Tunkhannock Board of Supervisors talked roads at their August 10 meeting. Tar and chipping is being done in Indian Mountain Lake and Sierra View. There is a job opening for a DPW heavy equipment operator 2. They also talked about the bridge replacement project for Long Pond Road near Pocono Raceway, which was expect ed to start in late August and now is supposed to begin in October.Roadissues included driv ers traveling too fast along the curve on Allegheny Drive and speeding on Yellow stone Drive in Sierra View. Traffic calming possibilities were discussed such as speed bumps and/or police pres ence. It was noted that Stop signs and curb sign installa tion cost $3,000 each; these light up so are expensive. This is being studied.
“This Proposed Ordinance by the Board intends to estab lish a baseline of accountabil ity, to protect all parties, as volunteers and boards change over time, and to be consis tent when those changes hap pen in the future. The Board has the responsibility under the law to provide fire service to the Township, as well as the fiduciary responsibility to have the funds, given to the local volunteer fire companies from your tax dollars, proper ly accounted for. The Super visors’ proposed Ordinance is for those purposes only and should not be perceived as anything contrary.”
Members are needed for the UCC Hearing Board and the Planning Commission.
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY CHIEF Troy Counterman reacts to the adoption of Ordinance No. 571–Chapter 9 Fire Companies Amendment by the board of supervisors at the August 15 meeting. From left are supervisors Rachel Schickling, Joseph Colyer, Brendan Carroll, David Carbone and John Kerrick, and solicitor Harry Coleman.
Proposed blasting on a property located near Route 115 and 903 by Route 115 Associates (the warehouse developer) was discussed. The board is not in favor of the blasting due to envi ronmental conditionalthatSupervisorsconsequences.madeitclearnoblastingwaspartofusegrantedfor
The main item of conten tion seems to be the owner ship of equipment, and the funding for new equipment. The Fire Tax Resolution adopted unanimously later in the meeting places the distribution of fire tax funds
(Effort Mountain area), and also for the next door prop erty, for Ivan Malanyuk who wants to add parking spaces for a vehicle sales lot.
In current business, super visors approved a resolution for Indian Mountain Lake Civic Association that ac knowledges that it is a ‘Civic Association,’ which will allow the community to have bingo and small games of chance.
New letters were sent out to owners of “ugly proper ties.” The township will be looking into grants to beau tify derelict properties or get them knocked down.
Tunk topics in August
Roads and road work
A motion was passed for Robert Rinkovsky to join the Planning business,Baykalwarehouse16wereConditionalCommission.hearingsscheduledforAugustfora16,000squarefootpolebuildingforLogistics,atruckingat4111Route115
A motion also passed to get bids to repair park fences, as well as to buy and install new front and back doors for the municipal building.
Heated reactions to Tobyhanna Twp. rule changes for fire companies
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the warehouse, however it is possible that the state can change that decision.
by Ruth Isenberg
The proposed upgrades to the schoolhouse ahead of See TUNK. TWP., page 3
fire company fully intends to provide fire protection services, and will always respond if called. He, fire company president Ed Tutrone, and fire chief Troy Counterman all asked why the supervisors felt this had to be done immediately, after 92 years of service to the community. Atty. Buck argued that the definition of “delinquencies” in the ordinance was vague. Tutrone said the fire company never received the list of delinquencies the township felt they had.
to the companies serving the township at the discretion of the supervisors.
by Lori Cooper and Seth Isenberg
Solicitor Harry Coleman conducted a public hearing on the amendment, noting in his comments that Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Company had been very cooperative in working with the supervisors, but that Tobyhanna Volunteer Fire Company will not agree to operate as an official fire company if it was adopted. This was disputed by Atty. Fred Buck, representing the TTVFC, who said the
The future of the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company remains a question, following the unanimous adoption of new regulations for township fire companies at the August 15 Tobyhanna Township board of supervisors meeting.
A press release put out by the township regarding the ordinance reads in part:
by Pat Albano
The Pocono Mountain School Board held its first meeting of the new school year on August Superintendent17. Dr. Elizabeth announcedRobisonthatthe district hosted an immunization clinic on August 11th for all students K-12 covering all state requirements. In July, the district hosted a Pocono Mountains Music Festival event titled ‘Jersey Boys/Girls’ for grades 8-12 at the Sherman Theater. She ended her report by announcing the district will be mailing letters to parents through the web portal.
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PMSB back in session with August mtg.
Chief Financial Officer Joseph Collaza presented a school budget update indicating “the final state budget fell short from the Governor’s proposal,” and adding that “no tuition reform on cyber schools is disappointing.” Board members thanked Collaza for his efforts.
The Board approved the 2022-23 High School, Junior High School and Elementary Handbooks.Publiccomments about a potential sale of Pocono Elementary Center brought out several residents and PA State Representative Maureen Madden. She expressed concerns about the potential for a business
consortium to purchase the center and build warehouses, or an industrial park. Madden asked the Board “to think about these corporations and how they want to change the landscape... It is one thing to sell the building for profit “but you must listen to the concerns of the community. This is the Poconos a pristine area. We all came here for quality of life but with potential warehouse construction to get to these areas you may sit in hours of traffic.” She again asked the board, “please think about this.”Board president Marion Pyzik echoed Madden’s con cerns, stating, “The Board needs more time to discuss this matter.” It was decided to table topic for more review and put it on the agenda for the September 21 meeting.
Gregory Cook addressed council on the Hometown Press Newsletter. After pass ing out a sample newsletter, he stated, “We work with over 100 municipalities,” adding, “there are no costs to the borough for printing, only for mailing to commu nity residents.” Questions from Council included the number of issues each year, the number of businesses for advertising and a limit of 1632 pages for each potential issue. Cook added, “a news
the renewal of the lease will cost of $6,450. They were approved.Thetreasurer’s report shows $110,576 in income and $307,655 in expenses.
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letter is a great way to get in formation out to the public.”
the borough. Shawn Mc Glynn from SFM stated “We are a third-party consultant and will be available to the community anytime through email, text message and use the website as a clearing house for forms and zon ing information.” SFM has
Pocono Pride FastPitch asks that the borough provide streetlamps, wi-fi, security and snow removal. Council member Williams stressed that council would need to see dollar amounts first and that the next step will be for the solicitor to review.
In other reports, the Po cono Mountain Regional Police had 225 calls for the month including 20 acci dents.The Clymer Library report ed that the annual brunch
Council heard lengthy discussion on proposed con struction of an indoor prac tice facility. Several members of Pocono Pride FastPitch including a coach were pres ent to discuss construction of the facility. The non-profit organization has received a $206K grant and wants to build the indoor workout facility which can be used for other events such as seniors or movie night. The Borough would own the building.
by Pat Albano
Supervisor Claudette Wil liams who created the Wom en’s Military Museum asked whether non-profit organiza tions receive a discount.
Pick Up the Poconos Day is Sept. 24. Sign up at PickUp ThePoconos.com by Sept. 12.
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Acceptance of Zoning Offi cer Alexis Wilkinson’s resig nation (submitted 8/2/22);
Concealed Carry Semi nar will be held Sept. 22 at the Tunkhannock Twp. Fire Co. in Long Pond, register at www.reprader.com or at State Representative Jack Rader’s offices.
President Don Struckle asked when SFM could start. Council member Ann Marie Harris asked questions on Short-Term Rentals (STRs) being aggressively enforced. McGlynn replied, “we will do everything on STRs to notify owners of any illegal activities.”
Mount Pocono hires SFM Consulting for zoning/code enforcement
Alicia Hensel to fill the remainder of the open term on board of Mt. Pocono Mu nicipal Authority, through 12/31/22;
October 1, there will be a shredding and fall clean up day starting at 10 a.m., sponsored by Rep. Rader at Pocono Raceway.
Mount Pocono Borough Council held a combined work session and regular meeting on August 16. Coun cil considered having SFM Consulting manage Zoning and Code Enforcement for
and house tour were success ful.A
Appointment of SFM Con sulting as Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer at $65-$70/per hour respec tively.The next meeting is Sept. 6 at the municipal building, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Tree Ordinance and revised fee schedule to in clude Chicken Registration fee will be taken up at the next regular meeting.
The next meeting of the board of supervisors is Sep tember 14 at 7 p.m. at the township building at 1557 Long Pond Road.
The following motions were passed:
Bills for August are $213,693 – most of that $181,441 to Dutchman Contracting, as well as insurances, engineer ing and the monthly trash hauler bill.
Tunk. Twp.
agreed to an initial six hours each week as a starting point.
Proposing separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing that there is no constitutional right to taxpayer-funded abortion or other right relating to abortion; further providing for action on concurrent orders and resolutions, for Lieutenant Governor, and for qualification of electors; and providing for election audits.
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The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows:
§ 9. Action on concurrent orders and resolutions.
Every order, resolution or vote, to which the concurrence of both Houses may be necessary, except on the questions of adjournment, disapproval of a regulation or termination or extension of a disaster emergency declaration as declared by an executive order or proclamation, or portion of a disaster emergency declaration as declared by an executive order or proclamation, shall
That Section 11 of Article I be amended to read:
Section 1. The following separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania are proposed in accordance with Article XI:
(1) That Article I be amended by adding a section to read:
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA
(a) All courts shall be open; and every man for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial or delay. Suits may be brought against the Commonwealth in such manner, in such courts and in such cases as the Legislature may by law direct.
This public notice is part of the process of amending the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Commonwealth is required to publish a copy of the joint resolutions proposing the amendments. The text of the joint resolutions are included below this notice.
Section 2. (a) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of this proposed constitutional amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of this proposed constitutional amendment.
§ 30. Abortion.
This constitution does not grant the right to taxpayer-funded abortion or any other right relating to abortion.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the TheCommonwealth.GeneralAssembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows:
(2) That section 9 of Article III be amended to read:
The General Assembly of Pennsylvania first proposed the amendments during the 2021-2022 session of the legislature. If a majority of the Senators and Representatives elected at the upcoming November 8, 2022, General Election approve one or more of the proposed amendments for a second time during the 2023-2024 session, the approved proposed amendment(s) will be published again and submitted to the voters of Pennsylvania as ballot questions, as required by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution. If one or more of the ballot questions are approved by a majority of the people voting on them, the amendment(s) will become law.
Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania is proposed in accordance with Article XI:
If you need help reading this advertisement or need the text of the proposed amendments in an alternative format, call or write the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Elections, Room 210 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, 1-877-868-3772, RA-Elections@pa.gov.
Leigh M. Chapman, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth
This notice contains information about proposed amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, based on separate joint resolutions of the General Assembly.
Words that appear in bold print are the changes to the words of the Constitution that are proposed by the General Assembly. If an amendment is approved, the words underlined would be added to the Constitution and the words in [brackets] would be deleted.
JOINT RESOLUTION 2021–2
(b) An individual for whom a statutory limitations period has already expired, or whose claim would otherwise be barred or limited by a statutory
cap on damages, sovereign immunity or by governmental or official immunity, shall have a period of two years, without bar or limitation by such caps or immunities, from the time that this subsection becomes effective to commence an action arising from childhood sexual abuse, in such cases as provided by law at the time that this subsection becomes effective.
§ 11. Courts to be open; suits against the Commonwealth.
(b) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of this proposed constitutional amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of this proposed constitutional amendment. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall submit this proposed constitutional amendment to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
JOINT RESOLUTION 2022–1
2. He or she shall have resided in the State 90 days immediately preceding the 3.election.Heor she shall have resided in the election district where he or she shall offer to vote at least 60 days immediately preceding the election, except that if qualified to vote in an election district prior to removal of residence, he or she may, if a resident of Pennsylvania, vote in the election district from which he or she removed his or her residence within 60 days preceding the election.
(5) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(5) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
(3) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(3) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
(c) If a qualified elector does not possess a valid identification, he or she shall, upon request and confirmation of identity, be furnished with a governmentissued identification at no cost to the qualified elector.
(5) That Article VII be amended by adding a section to read:
(b) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of these proposed constitutional amendments, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of these proposed constitutional amendments. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall:
1. He or she shall have been a citizen of the United States at least one month.
(4) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(4) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
2. When not voting in person, the qualified elector shall provide proof of a valid identification with his or her ballot.
1. When voting in person, the qualified elector shall present a valid identification before receiving a ballot to vote in person.
be presented to the Governor and before it shall take effect be approved by him, or being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both Houses according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill.
(b) In addition to the qualifications under subsection (a) of this section, a qualified elector shall provide a valid identification at each election in accordance with the following:
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§ 4. Lieutenant Governor.
§ 1. Qualifications of electors.
(4) That section 1 of Article VII be amended to read:
(3) That section 4 of Article IV be amended to read:
PAID FOR WITH PENNSYLVANIA TAXPAYER DOLLARS. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FUNDED IN WHOLE BY THE GENERAL FUND. PUBLIC NOTICE •
A Lieutenant Governor shall be chosen jointly with the Governor by the casting by each voter of a single vote applicable to both offices, for the same term, and subject to the same provisions as the Governor[; he]. Each candidate for Governor, having been nominated under the laws of this Commonwealth, shall, subject to the approval of the political party or political body, if any, nominating such candidate, select a candidate for Lieutenant Governor within such time before the gubernatorial general election as the General Assembly shall prescribe by law. A person may not seek election to both offices simultaneously. The Lieutenant Governor shall be President of the Senate. As such, [he] the Lieutenant Governor may vote in case of a tie on any question except the final passage of a bill or joint resolution, the adoption of a conference report or the concurrence in amendments made by the House of Representatives.
Section 2. (a) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of these proposed constitutional amendments, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of these proposed constitutional amendments.
(1) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(1) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
(d) For purposes of this section, the term “valid identification” means an unexpired government-issued identification, unless otherwise provided for by law.
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(a) Every citizen 21 years of age, possessing the following qualifications, shall be entitled to vote at all elections subject, however, to such laws requiring and regulating the registration of electors as the General Assembly may enact.
§ 15. Election audits.
The General Assembly shall by statute provide for the auditing of elections and election results by the Auditor General. In years when the Auditor General stands for election to any office, an Independent Auditor shall conduct the audit.
(2) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(2) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
west of Pocono Pines next to Matirko Hardware. GPS users enter 550 Route 940, Pocono Lake, PA for best directions. The venue is air-conditioned and fully accessible to per sons with disabilities.
Free concert series finale at Faith Lutheran
Faith Lutheran Church in Blakeslee is the proud host of the Pocono Mountain Summer Concert Series, bringing free family-
CD containing the hit single, “Baby Boy Child,” which received national and international air play.
friendly entertainment to its shared community for 19 years. The Sunday evening performances are held rain or shine in the church sanctuary, and are supported through the generosity of sponsors and free will offerings from audiences.
Last chance for free family friendly music. The Faith Lutheran Church’s 2022 Pocono Mountain Summer Concert Series concludes with Stephen Perillo and The NEPA Praise Band on Sun day, September 18 at 3 p.m. This joyous contemporary Christian band is on a mission to spread God’s love through the universal language of music. The band features Pastor Stephen Perillo, Robert Lott, David Laity and Terry Renninger performing original songs as well as familiar standards.
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Faith Lutheran Church is located at 550 Route 940, Blakeslee, 1 mile east of Blakeslee Corners and 6 miles
In 2020 the groups released their first Christmas
Come and be filled by our friend Stephen Perillo and the NEPA Praise Band. You will not want to miss the energy or the message of these accomplished local musicians at this grand finale performance of our summer concert series.
The Pocono Lake United Methodist Church Women of Faith and friends sponsor and staff the event. Proceeds support local and worldwide charities. For more informa tion, call the church office at 570-646-2650.
Brodhead Park Pond
flows within him. He sees the natural world as a sensual, beautiful entity filled with exciting possibilities, and he feels infinitely blessed to be able to observe, explore and capture a sense of it through his art. His past and current
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September 1 through 30. Come out and meet the artist Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Will Daskal is an ener getic, highly motivated avid tionistoutdoorsman-conservawhodrawsupon his life-long bucolic experiences to show that painting can be a rich and dramatic vehi cle for expressing his love for all things in nature. In this current artistic exhibi tion entitled Pocono Bucolic Splendor, Will’s paintings demonstrate his appreciation for the artistic inspiration that he observes everywhere he travels throughout the Pocono Mountains, captur ing his personal sense of sheer visual enjoyment and spiritual gratification. His paintings brim with artis tic creativity and a sense of visual enjoyment predicated upon the organic energy that
The work of Will Daskal will be on display in the Gal lery at Kettle Creek Envi ronmental Education Center
Art Opening: Will Daskal – “Pocono Bucolic Splendor”
Pocono Lake United Meth odist Women of Faith invite the community to enjoy good food at their delicious homemade Ham Dinner and Preserves Sale at the Church on Saturday, September 24, from 5–6 p.m. This year they are again offering pre-ordered take out to be picked up at the church, located at 1188 Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Scrumptious ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, home made applesauce, rolls, and homemade desserts are included. Cost of the meal is
$15. Please order by poconolakeumc@gmail.comemailing or calling the church office at 570-646-2650.Homemadejams, jellies, mustard, butters, salsas and many varieties of preserves will also be available for pur chase when you are picking up your dinners.
Delayed Harvest
(570) 629-3061. For infor mation on other programs visit www.mcconservation. org
Ham Dinner and Preserve Sale slated
work may be viewed on his website at… WillDaskal.com.http://www.Formoreinformation, call
The mission of the Friends of Clymer Library is to support and enhance the library services to the community.
DEBORAH EMIN
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trustee of an enormous for tune, most of which derives from questionable sources. Winner of an American Writing Award for Four Funerals, No Marriage: A Memoir, Keren is trained as a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. He learned caregiving while helping to raise his younger brother, but truly flourished as he “came out” into the AIDS pandemic. He has authored and coauthored numerous professional papers and book chapters. He is supported in his endeavors by his loving husband, Tom, and their two canine children, Carley and Clyde.Deborah has written on the culture scene in NYC for Gay City News, was a regular political contributor to the Huffington Post, and wrote articles about the environment and publishing for Alternet.com. She
Hear them read at an upcoming Literary Salon
Two local authors have recently published books dealing with subject matter that may appear sad, but are instead heartfelt and humorous: Mike Keren’s (Canadensis) Four Funerals, No Marriage: A Memoir and Deborah Emin’s (East Stroudsburg) Scags at 45. The authors will be featured in a Literary Salon at Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines on Saturday, September 17 at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Clymer Library and the Pocono Action Lambda Society, the event is free, and refreshments will be served. For information e-mail gmail.comfriendsofclymerlibrary@
Tom, and the channeled presence of Aurora from the film Terms of Endearment, weaves his story fluidly be tween worry and sadness, outrage and frustration and humor…lots and lots of hu mor.Deborah Emin’s 4 volume Scags series culminates in the memoir-like story of grief and redemption in Scags at 45. Scags, the eponymous character of the series, has told stories of her childhood, late adolescence, adulthood and in this last volume, tells where all this has led her. In this volume Scags loses her lover, Margaret. Margaret’s death unseals much Scags never knew about Margaret, as well as making Scags the
contributed poems and short stories to a number of literary magazines in the years leading to her novel
Authors publish heartfelt and humorous books on loss and grief
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Mike Keren’s heartfelt memoir brings readers on an intimate, personal journey chronicling the decline and eventual death of both his parents and his in-laws. It’s an eye-opening and often disheartening experience for readers who haven’t yet navigated these waters, but it is far from a down er read. Keren, fortified by the calming presence of his then-partner, now husband,
writing. Deborah has taught the craft of writing since 1995. Currently, she teaches at the Older Adult Learning Center and at Northampton Community College.
The Harford Fair is big, with a nice set of perma nent buildings and a large grandstand with a huge stage
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by Seth Isenberg
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While I’m getting treat ed these past few months, I promised Ruth that we’d still make the most of our sum mer. As with most infusion therapy, there are good days and not. I’m bulling my way through the days I am tired, being careful but getting out. On the 14th, we took our dogs and headed to Knoebels to see The Mahoney Brothers perform, arriving to see two of their shows. Their evening show was Beatles and Beyond, my favorite of the shows they do as they celebrate the music of the band members after it broke up. There was music from Paul, Ringo, George and John, building to a wonderful Beatles set of tunes as a finale. There must have been over a
Here’s to a wonderful Labor Day weekend. School is now in session hereabouts so keep alert at school bus time.
The first ever Penn Forest Park festival south of Albrightsville is September 24 from 10 to 6. As my health permits, Ruth and I plan to be there most of the day at a booth for the Journal. I hope to bring the dogs.
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We attended the Carbon County Fair on its closing day. That’s the day the 4-H critter auction is held, some thing we find very entertain ing. While we were there, Dr. Oz the senate candidate, and Lisa Scheller, our candidate for congress, turned up. Ruth got to meet Oz, and I had a few minutes to talk with Scheller. Ruth and I were in
a photo in the Times News of folks at the auction the photo featured Oz who had bid on a goat. We were in the back, paying attention to the auction. It was a surprise.
The annual Celtic Classic in Bethlehem on the 23rd, 24th and 25th. It’s free, running late morning into through about 9 p.m. We’ll likely attend on Sunday as weather and energy allows. There are four stages of mu sic, two event spaces, and lots of food and vendors.
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Pro football has started their season and soon, col lege games will fill the sports channels. I love college football and will be following many of the Division 1 and FCS teams from Pennsylva nia, plus a few nationally as they catch my fancy…plus the New England Patriots,
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On the 19th, we were at the Harford Fair to help the local Rotary club for that area cover their fair booth for a four-hour shift. We played hooky that day. It was a lot of Hellos and handing out Dum-Dum suckers. We were surprised to meet two Journal readers from the Blakeslee area who stopped by our booth and were equal ly surprised to find us.
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Sightings these weeks were varied, including a herd of goats on the berm of the turnpike an eco-friendly lawn mowing crew. I think I saw a fisher crossing the road in Hickory Run State Park. Heading home one night, I saw a coyote. There are a fair number of butterflies, some foxes, wild turkeys, and hawks. As we finished last week’s Journal-Herald, we walked out of our front door to find a doe lying on our front lawn in the area where we’ve been growing herbs and flow ers, which explains a lot about what had been eating our plants. She was a bit hard to move along, but I was able to shoo her away before bringing the dogs out. The doe mo seyed off down the street.
To all our readers, good health to you.
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thousand of us watching. It was a good thing I had a seat with my rolling walker as every spot on every bench was full. We enjoyed some food, but passed on rides that day something we rarely have done in 30+ years of going. I hope to be back on rides soon, after a scheduled surgery for me.
Philly Eagles and the Bucs. Local orchards have told us that early apple season should be underway starting Labor Day weekend. We’ve been enjoying some won derful locally grown sweet corn, pattypan squashes, and lusciousWeatherly’speaches.fall HillClimb will be September 17 and 18. It’s a timed race to the top of a steep hill with hairpin turns to add to the challenge. For motor racing buffs, it’s a fun time and it’s free. Stop by and support the food booths, manned by members of the Weatherly area’s many not-for-profit organizations. Ruth and I are planning to help at a booth.
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across the way. That night was a rodeo, and the stands were full for a pretty good show. Competition was a bit thin, except in barrel rac ing, but there was enough, plus a decent clown and a trick riding demonstration. I was using the rolling walker again that day, so was on the handicapped platform for the show, and a gorgeous sunset.
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Police Beat
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8-9, an 18 y/o Effort man was scammed out of $2,400. He took a check for $2,950 from a company to cover his car with an advertise ment wrap. He deposited the money, and was then told to use Zelle to send $2,400 to a company to pay for the wrap, while keeping the $550 for
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8-21, a Brian Lane, Effort home was egged at about 12:03 a.m. PSP is investigat
a 26 y/o Cresco man destroyed a ’81 Honda CBR 600 motorcycle that was kept in a Mountain Spring Dr., Jackson Twp. garage with a blunt instrument and a cutting tool. The bike was owned by a 27 y/o Strouds burg-area man who had, earlier that day, beat the 26 y/o up, using a pipe, after an argument. The loss is about $4,000. On the 15th, the 27 y/o turned himself in at PSP’s Fern Ridge Barracks, and he was taken to the Monroe County jail.
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These weeks have a hand ful of DUI reports, mostly drunk drivers caught during traffic stops. On 8-17 at 10:37 p.m., PSP-F stopped a mo torcyclist in Tobyhanna Twp. who was driving his Harley after a few drinks too many. PSP will be doing a drunk driving safety sweep over the Labor Day weekend.
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his pay. After sending the money, the check bounced, leaving the man responsible for the Theremoney.hasbeen a steady flow of identity theft inci dents into area police de partments. On 8-16, a Penn Forest resident called PSP to report that multiple credit cards had been opened in his name. PSP is investigat ing this as a stolen identity incident.
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A 15 y/o Effort girl is the possible victim of a statutory sexual assault, 8-24, PSP-F is investigating.
There are also a couple of reports of vehicles hitting deer.
8-23, 11:29 a.m., ShopRite in Brodheadsville called PSP after a woman put packages of Nexium, Abreva, Zyrtec and Allegra, valued togeth er at over $1,600, into her purse and walked out the door without paying. A sim ilar theft, of about $1,200 in Zyrtec, Abreva and Claritin took place at 5 p.m. on 8-20 at the CVS in Effort. The actor in this incident was a Black female, wearing a mask and a black baseball hat, carrying a large shoulder back. She left in a dark-col ored SUV.
end. Be alert for a bridge repair crew on I-80 east be tween I-380 and the Scotrun exit.There’s a bridge repair crew on Route 940 in Toby hanna Twp. from Blakeslee Corners to Route 423 through 9-9. A crack sealing team is on Jonas Road for the week after Labor Day. Long Pond Road is getting some shoulder work done, and some widening through Sept.Use9.www.511PA.com to check conditions on 40,000+ miles of PA roads for free. It provides traffic delay warn ings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to 1000+ traffic cam eras. It’s also a smartphone application, or by calling 5-1-1.
8-25, 6:52 p.m., PA State Troopers from Fern Ridge arrested a 56 y/o Effort man who threatened to use fire works to “blow up” the Effort Fire
Just after 9:30 a.m. on 8-13, a Whitehall, PA, driver
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In Carbon County, crews are doing more pothole patching. Look for an inspec tion team out along Inter state 80 and Route 534 in KidderThere’sTwp.utility work be ing done on I-80 in East Stroudsburg, expected to be done before Labor Day week
Weekend yard sale to benefit St. Max Social Concerns committee
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parish families in need and have also hosted in the par ish hall several free Commu nity dinners each year; these
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lulu Haedrich; son, Don ald H Haedrich; and eight siblings.Harry is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Haedrich (Hill); daugh ters, Catherine Wilkins (Trent) and Cynthia Don nelly (John); son, Dennis Haedrich (Terri); as well as 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
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Harry enjoyed traveling the country with his wife and loved spending time with his family and good friends. He also enjoyed doing projects around his home and garden and was known as our “Mac
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Gyver.” He will always be remembered for his wisdom and strength, but especially for his “Great Hugs” that will be missed by many.
The Rev. Thomas E. Anderman was born on Sept. 16, 1927, in Canadensis, to the Rev. William H. Anderman and Clara Struntz Anderman. After graduating from Chester High School in Chester, DickinsonWilliamsportSeminaryand Ju nior College (1947), Lycoming College (1949) both in Williamsport, Rev.
A funeral service was held August 27 at Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, the Rev. Monica Guepet, pastor, officiating. Interment was August 30 at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. A memorial service at the Simpson House chapel will be Condolencesannounced.may be sent to the family in care of Clar ita Anderman Krall, 611 East Sedgwick Street, Philadel phia PA Memorial19119-1329.giftsmay be sent to Simpson House, 2101 Bel mont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, designated for the Benevolent Care Fund.
Above all, Catherine was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.Catherinewill be lovingly remembered by her partner, Michael Sanders; son, John J. Sanders; daughter, Catherine Comaianni and her husband Katiegrandchildren,Salvatore;PaulSanders,Comaianni,Michael
Harry H. Haedrich, “Poppie,” formerly of Langhorne passed away suddenly on Monday, August 8, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bartonsville. He was 89. Harry was born in Phila delphia and lived in Lang horne for 65 years, where he raised his family. He worked for Allied Chemical as a welder/pipe fitter for 40 years and also served as the unionAftersecretary.retiring, Harry built his own home in Mt. Pocono where he resided for over 24 years.Heproudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
HARRY H. HAEDRICH
Anderman followed his father into the Methodist ministry by attending and graduating WestminsterfromSeminary (now Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.).
Catherine E. (Chajkiewicz) Sanders, 75, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospice House.Born in Brooklyn, New York she was the daughter of the late Adam and Catherine (Keenan) CatherineChajkiewicz.wasthewife of the late Paul Sanders. She worked serving in the Pocono Mountain School District Junior High Cafeteria for over 15 years, where she was known as the best “Pizza Lady.”
Rev. Anderman is survived by four children: Clarita A. Krall of Philadelphia (the Rev. Stanley J. Krall, retired UMC pastor), Mark J. Anderman (Doris) of
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Williamsport PA, the Rev. James D. Anderman of Palmyra (pastor of First UMC of Palmyra), and Lynea Anderman of Parkside; nine grandchildren (including the Rev. Lorelei Krall Toombs, pastor of Willow Grove UMC); 15 greatgrandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews (including the Rev. Timothy C. Anderman, pastor of West Grove UMC, West Grove PA).
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Harry’s name to Deborah Heart and Lung Center200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015 or to www.vfw.org.
Rev. Anderman served the three-point charge of Cum bola Circuit (Cumbola, New Philadelphia, and Middle port) for a year and a half be ginning in 1950. In 1951, he was appointed to Bethel in Spring City; in 1954 to Corn wells in Bensalem (Cornwells Heights); in 1962 to Reho both in Philadelphia; in 1968 to Centenary in Lebanon which merged to become Trinity; in 1975 to Commu nity in Lancaster; in 1980 to Juniata Park in Philadelphia, now Iglesia Metodista Unida Espiritu Santo; to retirement in 1992, during which time served as visitation pastor at Stroudsburg until December of In2009.1950, he met and mar ried Carol Seltzer Jones, a registered nurse, who was a member of his brother Carl’s church in Port Carbon. After his retirement in 1992, they moved to Pocono Summit and in 2010, moved to Simp son House in Philadelphia, where he was being cared for when he passed.
Early 1942 Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was assigned as Master Mechanic to the 50th Troop Carrier Squadron. After stateside training, the 50th carried the 86th Airborne in the opening battle of the Allied North Africa Campaign. From there the 50th moved on to the Invasion of Sicily and the Invasion of Italy. From 1944 – 1945, the 50th Troop Carrier participated in Operation OverlordD-Day, then on to provide air support for the Battle of the Bulge and more. After V-E Day 50th TCS supported U.S. Air Forces in Europe, mopping up after the war and transporting Allied prisoners back from Germany.
H. John Davis, Jr., died August 21, 2022. Born June 16, 1919 in Pittsburgh to H. John Davis, Sr., and Izetta, Jack was the oldest of four brothers. Raised in the Carnegie Section of Pittsburgh, Jack had a fascination with mechanics and airplanes, graduating in 1941 from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics earning the coveted Airframe and Powerplant License.
He is survived by his children, James G. McDonald, Michael (Alejandra Betancourt) McDonald, Kellie (Robert) Montrose; grandchildren, Madison McDonald, Jason Montrose and Edward Lacardo; and many nieces and nephews.
Verna Mae Binkley, 81, of Pocono Lake, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Whitestone Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late Charles H. Binkley, Sr. with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage. Born in Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Arnold and Grace (Snyder)
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Jack is survived by his three children, John Davis (wife Ann), Janet Mertz (husband Bob), and Margaret Johnson (husband Grant); eight grandchildren, Diana, Lauren, JohnWm, Trevor, Justin, Benjamin, Stephanie, and Nathanael; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements through Bolock Funeral Home, Cresco.
A gathering of family and friends was celebrated on September 1, at the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. of White Haven.
Jack declined to re-enlist and was OilcompanyoillaunchedairplanesAirport,of1948FlyinglaunchedNovembersweethearttheofDischargedHonorablyinSeptember1945.JackreturnedtoStatesandmarriedhisOliveM.on3,1945.JackandhisthreebrothersDavisBrothersServiceinDaleville.InJackbecametheFBOtheMt.PoconoMunicipalandafterlosinghisinahurricaneheintotheheatingbusinessin1950.ThegrewintotheDavisandPropaneBusiness
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Kresge.Verna always enjoyed simi lar hobbies as her husband like fishing and watching old black and white westerns. Most of all. she was a loving and caring mother, grand mother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family.
Jim worked for American Van Lines and Vernay & Sons Moving and Storage, prior to retirement, and delivered the Passaic County voting machines for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, watching the NY Giants and an occasional trip to the casino watching horses race.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preced ed in death by her brothers Earl Kresge and Tommy KresgeFuneral services were held September 2 from Effort United Methodist Church. officiated by Reverend Robin Fisher. Burial followed at Pocono Lake Cemetery.
Since 1946, H. John has tirelessly served his community through various boards and associations, including Board of Pocono Hospital, Board of Trustees of Mt. Pocono UMC, Pocono Mt Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Petroleum Assn, Pennsylvania Propane Gas Assn, and the Craft Advisory Council of the Monroe Career and Technical Institute. He is also well-known as one of the founders of American Legion Post #903, a member of Masonic Lodge #780, and past president and 72year member of Mt. Pocono Rotary.Jackhad continuously devoted his time and energy to his wife Olive of 74 years, until her passing in 2021.
until it was sold in 2002.
James W. McDonald, 79, of Blakeslee, formerly of Paterson, NJ, died on Friday, August 26, 2022.
Verna is survived by her son, Charles H. Binkley, Jr. and his wife, Amy of Effort; two daughters, Bonnie Keiper of Scranton, and Connie Wick and her husband Norman of South Carolina; two brothers, Raymond Kresge of Lake
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the www.kresgefuneralhome.comarrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memo rial donations may be made to Effort United Methodist Church, 178 Merwinsburg Road, Effort PA 18330.
Ariel, and Charles Kresge and his wife, Judy of East Stroudsburg; two sisters, Betty Perry of Stroudsburg, and Barbara Boyer and her husband Ronald of South Carolina; ten grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Born in Paterson, he was the son of the late James and Mary Aiken McDonald. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was owner of McDonald Cleaning Service.
In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by brothers John and Charlie; sisters Helen, Genevieve, Edna, Elizabeth, Estelle, Isabelle, Beatrice, Mary and Barbara.
A funeral service was held August 28 in Mount Pocono United Methodist Church.
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