Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Late March-Early April 2024

Pocono Mountain Regional Police officers who rescued a woman from her burning vehicle off Route 940 were given a plaque and a challenge coin at the start of the March Kidder Township Supervisors’ meeting. The driver had crashed just over the county line in Kidder Township on February 26. PMRPD was dispatched and found the vehicle on fire. The honored officers were: (from left) CJ Dickinson (accepted by his dad, Chuck Dickinson), Scott Dunlap, Sergeant Robert Miller, presenter Lake Harmony Fire Chief Ralph Lennon, Carmine Saprona and Adam Bond, and presenter Kidder Township Police Chief Matthew Kuzma.

JP: Suzanne Winters

Many spring events presented to PMSB

By Pat Albano

Mt. Pocono council OKs PMIP system transfer, seeks Knob beautification grant

by Pat Albano

Mount Pocono Borough Council has revised its Act 537 (Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act) plan. Ownership, operation and maintenance responsibility of the Pocono Mountains Industrial Park sewage collection located in Coolbaugh Township has been transferred to the Mount Pocono Municipal Authority. The cost of the transfer is $1.

Duffy discussed submission of a 2024-25 Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape [PFWCL]

At the Pocono Mountain School District meeting on March 20, Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Robison discussed student accomplishments. East High School Science Olympiad students won medals for the second consecutive year.

with tickets on sale now.

West High School musical cast will present The Addams Family on April 26 at 7 p.m.

Principals from East High School discussed a Spring 2024 pilot project on digital hall passes which will replace

See PMSB, page 2

Council discussed a lease agreement of $1,200 per month for three years between Mount Pocono Municipal Authority and the Borough. Board member Ann Marie Harris questioned the $1,200 figure and the Board agreed to table this motion for further consideration.

Borough Manager Marissa

Mini Grant. The purpose of PFWCL is to conserve natural landscape areas. Duffy added, “Landscaping upgrades will beautify the entrance to Knob Overlook, creating an inviting and visually stunning environment for visitors to enjoy. Knob Overlook is a gem of our community, offering breathtaking views of the Pocono Mountains. This is the thirteenth year of the grant which is highly competitive. We are asking for $10,000 which includes six park benches and a flagpole and there is no out of pocket expense.”

Council also authorized a paving bid advertisement in conjunction with Paradise

See MT. POCONO, page 2

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East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was represented the National American Chemical Society Spring Conference earlier this month. One faculty member and three students, including Carolyn Knowlton of Long Pond represented ESU by presenting their research in New Orleans.

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Township. Council president Don Struckle said, “We are working with Paradise Township to get a better rate. I went to a supervisor meeting last week and they thanked us for working with them.”

Three bids were accepted at the April 2 meeting on flashing electronic sign installation with Telco winning the bid at $72,800.

E. M. Kutz won the bid and the total package of $119,830 to replace the Borough’s 1992 dump truck.

Mayor Randy Altemose reiterated his concerns from the previous Police Commission meeting about police visibility and enforcing compliance with no parking zones.

Total invoices of $178,021.55 were approved for payment at the end of the meeting.

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paper passes. Teachers will know the number of students in hallways in real time and data will be shared with staff.

East High School Student Council discussed their upcoming spring formal, and a recent blood drive.

West High School Student Council reported on their Annual Make -A-Wish Fundraiser to support a teenager diagnosed with cancer. This is the twentieth consecutive year West High School participated in Make a Wish.

On March 13 West High participated in their annual Youth Leadership Workshop with this year’s themes on communication, confidence, and teamwork.

The board listened a presentations about a DFSE Grant to attract skilled individuals to careers in Special Education. Noting

a decline in all teacher preparation programs in Special Education, a steering committee consisting of East Stroudsburg U. professors, and personnel from the Pocono Mountain School District will attend meetings and workshops to discuss vacancies that exist.

Students from Colonial Intermediate 20 closed the presentation with a short video of “We Need You” to highlight the impact one person can have on Special Education. The DFSE grant amount is $20,000.

A second presentation centered on a Comprehensive Plan Overview to ensure students are achieving at important levels.

The final presentation centered on Institutional Coaching and how to improve student outcomes. The focus is on teachers’ willingness to try new instructional techniques and to assign more writing and reading skills.

Western Pocono Trout Unlimited planning second Trout Festival

It’s early but plans are being made by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited and the White Haven Area Community Library and Visitor’s Center for the second annual White Haven Trout Festival to be held Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored by WPTU and WHACL .

Folks traveling in the Poconos may want to be aware so they can include the Trout Fest in their summer plans. Last year’s inaugural event was a wonderful day long program that highlighted the environmental, recreational, and cultural connections between the legendary trout fishery that is the

Lehigh River (and many other Pocono waters) and the historic town of White Haven. The day long event featured over two dozen conservation groups, trout fishing shops and guides, fly tyers, rod makers, crafters,

and artists.

The White Haven Library will again sponsor a Fish Fry (haddock) with proceeds going to the library’s children’s programs. Fly tying and fly rod casting demos, and nature oriented

kids’ games will be held throughout the day. The library is also sponsoring a 5K Family Fun Run.

WPTU and the library are proud to sponsor this event as part of the year long

White Haven Bicentennial celebrations.

Admission is free with other food, refreshments and music throughout the day, rain or shine. Call 570-4544862 or the library at 570443-8776 for info.

Art League to see soap-making demonstration

If you are a practicing artist or artisan, join the Carbon County Art League (CCAL) meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Palmerton Area Library, 402 Delaware Ave, in Palmerton. The businessside of the meeting will review membership status; upcoming events; sharing on

recent activities in the Social / Presentation areas. The social-side of the meeting starts at 6 and will include Soap Making Demonstration by Liz Ramsey of Drakes Creek Soap Company. Bring a friend or potential member to join us in this interesting presentation, and maybe bring a treat to share if you’re so inclined.

Interested in CCAL

membership? Send us an email: info@ carboncountyart.com. Also, check out our upcoming

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Financial Literacy Bee supports youth financial education

Financial Literacy Month student challenge equips young people with money management skills and prepares them to make responsible financial decisions.

Security Bank & Trust Company (PSBT) is sponsoring the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, taking place April 5-19. The EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee is a nationwide financial literacy challenge for students in grades 8-12. The virtual challenge features four short digital lessons followed by a capstone essay contest in which students share a shortterm or long-term savings goal and outline their plan to achieve that goal. Three winners of the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee will receive a $500, $250, or $100 prize to jumpstart their savings goals. By competing in the challenge, participating students will gain new skills to create a personalized financial decision-making framework that they can apply to their lives now and in the future. To learn more visit https://peoples-securitybank.everfi-next.net/ welcome/financial-bee-2024 and psbt.com

Inaugural STR conference draws large crowd

On March 7, the picturesque Camelback Resort in Tannersville played host to the first-ever Poconos STR Conference, marking a significant milestone for the Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners (Poconos VRO), the local industry trade association. Co-sponsored by the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and the Pocono Mountain Association of REALTORS® (PMAR), this event aimed to unite the diverse interests of the local vacation rental industry, ranging from property owners and operators to community regulators.

With more than 400 attendees, the one-day conference surpassed all expectations, earning accolades from Poconos VRO co-founder and president Mark Shay, who described it as a “smashing success” that well exceeded the organization’s expectations.

“Vacation Rentals are a vital component of tourism and the local economy, and this conference brought together everything owner and operator needed to help their businesses flourish,”

Shay stated. Furthermore, he added, “It was truly inspiring to witness such diverse perspectives coming together, engaging, and forging connections. The 2024 Poconos STR Conference marked a significant stride towards realizing Poconos VRO’s vision as the voice of the region’s STR industry.”

The event attracted a robust lineup of 30 exhibitors and sponsors, showcasing a wide array of services essential to the vacation rental ecosystem, from local property management and cleaning services to digital marketing and co-hosting solutions.

A highlight of the conference was the diverse

range of keynote speakers and educational sessions, catering to professionals, investors, and those exploring the potential of vacation rental ownership. The morning keynote sessions featured Bill Faeth, a leading expert on operating successful vacation rental properties and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Faeth, who offers coaching services to property owners, emphasized the region’s untapped potential, stating, “You have a real gem here!” as he pointed out the window to Camelback’s ski slopes. He provided valuable insights into attracting guests to your property and profitably scaling.

Additionally, the conference addressed crucial topics such as regulatory challenges and

community impact, with insightful sessions led by industry experts. Matt Curtis, representing Smart City Policy Group, provided valuable insights into the implications of vacation rental regulations, while local officials engaged in productive discussions during the “Revisiting the Model Ordinance” session. One of the most significant contingents at the conference was realtors, with over 125 in attendance, demonstrating the real estate industry’s stake in shortterm rental developments. PMAR’s efforts to raise public awareness of short-term rental issues proved instrumental in bringing over 30 elected and appointed officials to the event, fostering meaningful dialogue between stakeholders.

Cindy Knecht, Poconos VRO board member and chair of PMAR’s ShortTerm Rental Committee, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s success, stating, “The Poconos STR Conference provided a valuable platform for realtors to engage with industry stakeholders and gain insights into the evolving vacation rental landscape. Our efforts, supported by a National Association of

REALTORS® grant aimed at raising public awareness on this topic, facilitated a real dialogue between municipal elected and administrative positions, paving the way for collaborative solutions.”

Tourism is a big part of the Poconos economy, with 1 in every 5 jobs directly tied to serving visitors. Chris Barrett, President/CEO of the PMVB, emphasized the significant economic impact of short-term rentals on the region, noting that there are 11,000 hotel rooms in the 4-county region and roughly 6,800 licensed STRs. He further highlighted that the average visitor stays 1.5 days in a hotel and 3.4 days in a vacation rental, underscoring the key role of short-term rentals in the region’s continued prosperity.

In addition to realtors, individual owners also benefited from the conference’s educational offerings. Lindsey Rodriguez, owner of Stay Booked, a boutique property management company in the Poconos, hosted a jampacked STR 101 session, providing invaluable insights for individual owners looking to navigate the vacation rental market.

In summary, the inaugural Poconos STR Conference provided a platform for constructive dialogue, networking, and learning, reflecting a balanced approach to the needs of residents, owners, vendors, and industry professionals alike. The resounding success of the event underscores the partners’ commitment to fostering a thriving vacation rental industry in the Poconos, with plans already underway for a repeat event in the spring of 2025.

Seth’s Sightings

I hope readers who celebrate enjoyed a happy Easter weekend. There were many homes around the Pocono Plateau where Easter family gatherings were sighted.

Déjà vu for this week, as more wet and rainy days

led up to a small bit of snow here. The storm ends with feet of snow in the mountain areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Ski mountain communities were reporting around two feet from the late March storm.

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ski areas as they postpone their closings. Some of the local Vail team members are lending their work time to select northern Vail ski areas.

Local critter sightings include some foxes, a hen and tom of local turkey, and skunks around my house. It’s the third week for my sister Elise’s visit with us just in time for cold, wet and light snow. It’s 20 degrees or more cooler here than Charlotte.

March Madness means the Frozen Four for men’s ice hockey. Boston College took four overtimes to beat last year’s national champion Quinnipiac. Their opponent will be Michigan. Boston U. faces Denver in the other

quarter-final on April 11.

In basketball, the UConn and Iowa women have made it to the final four and have drawn each other Friday. The other game is South Carolina versus the surprising NCState. By my next column, there will be a 2024 champion. I still favor UConn but Iowa has been great, too. South Carolina is superb.

I am not a men’s college basketball fan, so I have little to offer up.

Baseball is battling the cold and rainy weather. Both the Yankees and the Pirates must like it, as they are each started with a nice set of uns.

The big Penguins are enjoying a win streak that might propel them to a low

playoff spot. The next few games will be the proof.

The local Penguins also are winning. Two more wins in the final eight games will earn the team a playoff spot. With three games each of the first two weekends versus beatable opponents to start the month, it’s likely we’ll get our wins. Let’s Go Pens.

Gas prices eased up a bit. Last week, I was able to buy gas for $3.37.9 in Blakeslee, less my Exxon discount. I hope for even lower, but fear some oil-related international bad news will make prices leap again.

Springtime returns with fifty degrees plus weather starting Sunday, but in real force from Monday on. So, after Thursday, it’s back to spring cleanup and lawn raking.

Good health through these changeable weeks.

Faith Lutheran Church welcomes new interim pastor

The Reverend Jami L. Possinger

Faith Lutheran Church in Blakeslee is delighted to

welcome the Rev. Jami L. Possinger as their Interim Pastor. She will begin parttime ministry to the Faith Lutheran congregation in April by leading Sunday Worship on April 7 at our morning service at 9:30. Please come join us to welcome her.

Being raised in Hazleton, Pastor Possinger graduated from Muhlenberg College. Following graduation, she and her husband settled in Allentown. After managing an office of Kelly Services, she attended Moravian Seminary where she received her Master of Divinity degree.

Pastor Possinger is a second-career pastor. Over the course of her career, she has served

four Lutheran churches in Pennsylvania: St. Paul’s in Allentown, St. John’s in Emmaus, Union Lutheran in Schnecksville, and Hope Lutheran in Cherryville. She and her husband Mitch have residences in Lake Wallenpaupack and Allentown.

Pastor Possinger follows Pastor Peter Kuritz as Interim Pastor at Faith Lutheran. Pastor Dennis Moore and the Rev. Daniel Finkbiner have served the church as worship leaders. Pastor Possinger looks forward to working with the church in ministry to touch

the lives of those in the community with the grace and love of Jesus Christ.

The congregation and Church Council welcome Pastor Possinger. A reception will be held for her in the church social hall after church, Sunday, April 7. All are welcome.

Venue change for Rotary breakfast

This year’s Mt. Pocono Rotary Drive-In, Fly-In breakfast will be held on May 25, starting at 8:30 a.m. in The Mountain Center. The change is due to insurance requirements the Pocono Mountain Municipal Airport has instituted, according to Rotary president Hal Harris. Harris is still hoping to

include plane and helicopter rides, shuttling people to the airport.

Following breakfast is an all-day festival of family friendly activities. This will include a bounce house, carnival games, face painting and a car show competition,a DJ and entertainment,and an awards ceremony. Food

trucks will be available. A ‘Booze & Bingo Room’ will offer cash prizes and door prizes. The Rotary Club’s famous candy drop will be held. Festivities will wrap up with a 50/50 drawing and $100,000 cash drawing. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits in Mount Pocono area.

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Clothes for Souls Ministry open for spring

The Full Gospel Holiness Church Of God In Christ Clothes For Souls Ministry was established in 2020 to provide the residents of surrounding communities with free, clean, gently used clothes to the less fortunate, no questions asked. Thanks to donations of clean and pressed clothes from various cleaners over the past five (5) years we have dispensed approximately hundreds of items of clothing.

We have modified a 28-

foot 2-inch X 8-foot car trailer with clothes racks for the express purpose of transporting clothes to areas in our communities where there may be a need. Since the inception of this ministry, we have been able to assist with the Haiti relief drive in Philadelphia, the Coolbaugh Township Food Pantry, the Mountain Center, A Pocono Country Place, and the Women’s Health Organization in East Stroudsburg.

We will be reopening from the winter break on Thursday, April 4, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and each Thursday thereafter. There is never a charge for the items selected, monetary contributions are accepted but not required. No questions asked, feel free to come and browse. We look forward to serving you.

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Noise complaints in Mt. Pocono

by Pat Albano

On March 19, the Mount Pocono Borough Council held both a work session and a special meeting. Council member Joe Simeone discussed email complaints received from residents on noise reduction saying, “The PA Department of Motor Vehicles does require motor vehicles be inspected and the chart will reflect maximum permissible decibel readings allowed. Noise is part of the safety inspection.”

Mayor Randy Altemose stated, “Complaints should be lodged with the state,” and solicitor James

Fareri added, “Police can enforce this at any time, municipalities cannot pass legislation already in place by the state.” President Don Struckle added, “Bottom line, the borough should not get involved.” Council member Ann Marie Harris suggested Borough Manager Marissa Duffy respond by letter to the complaints.

Discussion of correspondence from the Newland Group asking for a reduction of a letter of credit was tabled for the next executive session.

Struckle announced a budget meeting at the end of March stating, “Revenue is

coming in from taxes and I will have updates at the next meeting.”

Harris reported she reached out to local vendors on the newsletter and will have packets for review at the next meeting.

Vice-president Norm Delano said he is working on updating the HR handbook and will have information at the next work session.

The mayor recapped information discussed at the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission meeting on No Parking zones at shopping centers and Walmart. Also discussed, two new police cars equipped with the M/500 cams which will provide information from license plates on expired registrations.

The mayor also noted, “Of the 18 retail thefts last month all are from Walmart.”

At the special meeting which followed the work session, council voted to submit a DCNR grant on a project titled: Mt. Pocono Pocket Park Acquisition. The Board also voted unanimously to accept manager Duffy’s contract as presented.

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On 3-3, PA State PoliceFern Ridge reports responding to a road rage incident between an 86 y/o Albrightsville driver and a Patten Circle family. The 86 y/o followed the local family to their home and eventually pointed a firearm at the 44 y/o driver, whose wife and two children were in the car.

3-6, 3:33 p.m., someone tried to steal the identity of a Reeders man by ordering an extra phone in his name. The victim, however, was able to recover the extra phone before the thief. He reported this to PSP.

3-19, A 63 y/o Albrightsville man reported a theft from his debit card.

3-24, a traffic stop on Interstate 80 found an Ohio couple with vacuum sealed bags of marijuana, and a .40 Smith & Wesson. They were arrested. Bail was set at $75,000 and $25,000 straight.

3-26, someone stole a Polaris Predator ATV (black/ orange) out of the front yard of a Route 115, Effort, homeowner.

3-28, PSP are charging a repeat shoplifter this theft, milk, cereal and a bottle of 19 Crimes wine, and on 3-24, she was caught stealing fruit, vegetables, cat food and wine.

3-28, police are investigating a scam that cost a Penn Forest Township man $3,000.

3-29, 9:04 a.m., PSP made a traffic stop on a car driven by a Blakeslee-area man. He has a license where an ignition interlock (for DUI prevention) needs to be present this car didn’t have one. AND, he had a

small amount of heroin in his possession, so he was arrested.

A patrol into Chestnuthill park at 7:49 p.m. on 3-29 found a carful of 20-somethings, one 23 y/o in possession of drugs.

Other reports include a car into tree crash, a domestic with both parties charged, and a DUI crash.

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A bridge inspection team will be out on Interstate 80 on April 10 and 11.

Crack sealing has started up again. Look for a crew from 4-8 to 11 on Interstate 380.

Pothole patching and crack sealing is on the schedule for mid-month on Route 940 and 611 near and in Mt. Pocono. Another crew will be doing pothole patching in Kidder Township. There will be lane restrictions, with flaggers.

Bridge repair is slated for 4-11 on Sugar Hollow Road in Effort.

Route 534 is due for some crack sealing.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways via www.511PA. com. 511PA is free and available 24 hours a day provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information

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Obituaries

DAWN MARIE LaMARCHE

Dawn Marie LaMarche, 48, of Blakeslee, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024.

She was the loving wife of the late Robert LaMarche. They celebrated 21 years of marriage together before his passing in 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Marianne (Balash) Deal and the late James H. Deal Jr. Dawn was a healthcare professional and assistant nurse for general surgery for many years. She always gave her time to others. She enjoyed hiking, fishing, exploring abandoned places, and attending car shows. Most of all, she was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family.

Memorial services will be scheduled on a later date at the convenience of the family.

The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements. www.kresgefuneralhome. com

DONALD LEWIS EDWARDS

Donald Lewis Edwards, 68, of Mt. Pocono, passed away on March 30, 2024 at home.

Born in Lexington, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Lewis J. Edwards and the late Dorothy Edwards.

Donald worked for Roxbury High School for 25 years as a custodian and also for Morris County Custom Cleanings for 25 years. He later worked for Wells Farms for a few years before retiring. Donald loved bowling, fishing, the Yankees and Giants and watching WWE Wrestling, and in his younger years, roller skating with his siblings. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Donald is survived by his brothers Roy Hathaway and his fiancée Charlene of Floral City, FL, and Charles Hall and wife Lily of Crystal River, FL; sisters Charlotte Martinez and her husband, Raymond of Port Richey, FL, Dottie Knibbs and her husband, Tim of Mt. Pocono, and Fredia Saffer of Crystal River, FL; his daughter, Amanda Tomasello of Sparta, NJ; James’ fiancée Kim Julich of Mt. Pocono; ex-

wife Faith O’Connell Edwards Bassett of Mt. Pocono; and five grandchildren, Anthony, Austin and Matthew of Mt. Pocono, and Luke and Gabriella of Sparta, NJ. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Donald is preceded in death by his son, James Edwards; his brothers, Gene Edwards, Keith Edwards and Chauncey Hall; and his sister, Cindy Hendershot. There are no services at this time.

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SABRINA COLLINS

Sabrina Collins, 68, passed away on March 25, 2024, from an unanticipated illness. Even though this illness took her from this world, her loving heart left a beacon of light for all those that knew her.

Born on January 28, 1956, in Bronx, New York to Pastor Barbara and Cleveland Smith. She attended Baruch College to study accounting and then started her career as a bookkeeper. She transitioned into opening her own daycare called Heart to Heart.

Because of her loving and giving heart she opened her home to many foster children and cared for them as her own.

Sabrina married John Willie Collins on June 8, 1974. She raised two sons, one daughter, and fostered over 25 children.

the Lord and working with disadvantaged children.

In her spare time, she loved to decorate and bedazzle her home, her car and her dog Mimi. The more sparkle and shine it has the more she loved it.

Sabrina had a big and bright personality and was known as someone who took pride in her appearance. Her hair, nails and outfits were always so gorgeously put together.

Sabrina was an active member at Heart-to-Heart Tabernacle of Prayer in Far Rockaway for many years, she then attended Reaching Out for Jesus Ministries. The Lord led her to Mountaintop Ministries where was ordained as an Evangelist on September 24, 2023. This was a proud moment in her life and she was overjoyed in fulfilling her role in the church.

She lived in Rosedale, Queens NY for 15 years, then moved to Mount Pocono in 1999, and was heavily involved in serving

She was survived by her greatest loves: her children Kishana Walters and her husband Floyd, Tarik Collins, and Joshua Collins; and of course her dog Mimi; four grandchildren, Justin Collins, Aaralyn Walters, Aaron Walters, and Arianna Walters; a sister, Yvette Betancourt and her husband David; nephew David Betancourt and his wife Amanda, niece Zariah Jones, niece Danielle Jones and her husband Antoine, niece Christina Betancourt, nephew Asa Betancourt, niece Francella LLonso and her husband Kevin, nephew Malachai LLonso, niece Yvette Betancourt, and her uncle, Coleman Smith.

A celebration of her life was held at Mountain Top Ministries in Brodheadsville on April 2. Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

The Kresge Funeral Home, Brodheadsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Christianity seminar at Pocono Lake Bible Church

The public is invited to attend Christianity Explored classes at Pocono Lake Bible Church, 899 Route 940, Pocono Lake, starting Tuesday, April 9 at 6.30 p.m. No reservations are needed and it is free of charge.

Christianity Explored has an informal interactive

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ROUTE 940 • POCONO SUMMIT (Between CVS & Tractor Supply)

format discussing the claims of the Bible.

The church is handicap accessible with ample free parking behind the church. For more information visit the church’s website Pocono Lake Bible Church or leave a message on 570.646.8995.

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