The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Mid-October 2022

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Mid-October, 2022

Blakeslee Community Center renovations underway

by Lori R. Cooper

In 2019 the board of the Blakeslee Community Center at the intersection of Routes 940 and 115 started raising money to repair the historic building. The first grant came from the Pennsylvania Historical Commission after research by the board to get the site designated as a historic building. Work began on fixing the foundation. Then the pandemic hit, and everything

came to a halt.

Repair of the building was put out for bid again in 2021 with only one bid received, and again in 2022. A contract was finally signed with David and Susan Bowersox of DB Construction on October 13. The company has been in business for 36 years.

Part of the plan for the renovated building is to extend it 8 feet by knocking down the back wall, and also making the bathrooms ADA compliant. The building will

get new drywall, windows, doors, siding, paint and an HVAC system. The old wooden floors with a large burn from a potbelly stove will be restored, but that particular stain will remain as a reminder of the past history.

The Community Center began 100 years ago when the Blakeslee family donated the land for this purpose. Board president Tammy Livziey noted that she “grew up here and had great events at the community center. It’s in our hearts to bring the community together.”

A new community room is being created where free events and programs can be held. There will be holiday events, movie nights

and dinners cooked in the community center kitchen. Once completed the hope is to get new furniture.

Work began on October 14 and will take 7 to 8 months. Total cost of the project is $491,290.

PEC not on agenda for PMSB session

by Pat Albano

Pocono Mountain School Board president Marion Pyzik called the October 5 meeting to order by asking the solicitor to read a statement on Pocono Elementary Center. The statement informed the public that the board did not plan any further discussion of the PEC building in Tannersville

until it heard from Pocono Township, and that because the issue was not on the agenda for the evening’s meeting, comments on the issue would be limited to the portion of the meeting dealing with non-agenda items.

Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Robison discussed Fall Fest, reporting Swiftwater Elementary’s book fair and food drive were

successful, with donations raised for families in need. She also mentioned Back to School Bowling Night with funds raised for suicide prevention and mental health. Robison noted that a number of PSMD seniors who applied to East Stroudsburg University were accepted on the spot. She concluded with a discussion of Flexible Instructional

Mt. Pocono chooses Boro and Towne News as newsletter publisher

by Pat Albano

On October 4, the Mount Pocono Borough Council met to consider several choices for a borough newsletter, with proposals from Home town Press and Tom Ford from Boro and Towne News Council member Claudette Williams stated, “we are moving forward on a vote be fore we have all information available…Mr. Ford does not deal fairly with everyone in the borough, citing my name and negative comments in the newspaper regarding special interests.”

Council member Lori Noonan asked whether “the insert will be part of the paper or look differently,” and if the borough can cancel at any time.

Council member Norm Delano suggested a com mittee be set up specifically for the newsletter. Boro and Towne News was approved with Williams a firm “no.” Council also discussed choosing one of several

companies for the borough building’s floor restoration. Council member Ann Marie Harris recommended Frank’s Home Restoration’s quote of $11,454 to sand and finish the second floor and stairs, and Giant Flooring’s quote of $9,325 for carpet on the first floor. Both motions passed.

The borough’s share of the Pocono Mountain Regional Police budget increased 12.5% to $953.864.13.

Council president Don Struckle said “This is a big figure which has not been raised in several years resulting from the purchase of four new police vehicles.”

The board approved an agreement between the borough and Pocono Pride Fastpitch Softball Organi zation, whose new building will become property of the borough.

The number of Planning Commission members was reduced from 7 to 5.

A dog park located off of School Street was also given the go-ahead. Williams and

Harris voted no on the dog park, suggesting a conversa tion with the residents was in order.

Council approved advertis ing the public budget hearing dates, ordnance 8-SALDO amendment, ordnance #9-no parking on Route 196 and Resolution #13 authorizing a Fall Funding Grant of $250K for Mt Pocono Memorial Park which adds playground area.

Council also approved the Plan Prep Proposal from en gineers Barry Isett & Assoc. for the Happy Nails storm water project [$7,850].

Struckle said the budget committee would convene soon for fiscal year 2023 adding, “We need to get a jump on this, as several em ployees have already submit ted their budgets.”

Solicitor James Fareri re ported that the borough is a defendant in several slip and fall cases claiming the Bor ough did not maintain the sidewalks. He was hopeful they would be settled before going to trial.

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA

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Unless objections or exceptions are filed thereto by any owner, lien Creditor or interested party within thirty (30) days after the date of the Consolidated return, the return will be confirmed absolutely as of course.

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Halloween happenings

Coolbaugh Township will hold Trick or Treat on Monday, October 31, from 5-8 p.m.

Parks and Recreation will hold their annual Ghoulbaugh Event on Saturday, October 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park at 1770 Church Street in Tobyhanna. Everyone is encouraged to wear their costumes, wear visible clothing and stay safe.

Story Walk for Halloween

Halloween is coming to the Wiley Preserve Story Walk on Saturday, Oc tober 22, from Noon-2 p.m. The Wiley Preserve Story Walk is located at 549 Laurel Drive, Tobyhanna.

There will be a Halloween Story Read on the Trail with Miss Annmarie and Mrs. Janice.

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Days and 99 new students enrolled in Cyber School Education bringing the total to 541 students in the Cyber Program.

The board listened to a presentation on Title I Federal Funds Programthe largest federally funded program. All PMSD students are considered Title I students. Funds can be used for curricula development, salaries, and include supplemental programs such as “step up to writing.”

Also mentioned were Title II-IV funding including workshops, conferences, and departmental stipends. Title II is specifically used for English Language

proficiency with Title IV used for technology, STEM and STEAM programs, as well AP materials and resources.

Vincent DeAngelis discussed the East/West Ventilation Project stating he hopes to implement the project by summer 2023 with the bulk of the work completed in summer 2024.

Board member Ronald Byrd asked DeAngelis for clarification on Phase I of the project.

Board member Ana Lopez asked questions on equity and changes in staff and resignations. She added “I am concerned that our policies are not being followed.” Pyzik asked Lopez directly. “What exactly are you asking for?” with Robison adding “We need our best staff with students,” and board member Rusty

Johnson stating, “There is no smoking gun.” Lopez was asked to put her questions in an email to all board members.

Emails and questions from parents concerned issues on bullying at school. One parent stated, “I feel we are not in partnership and our concerns go unheard.”

Another behavioral specialist stated, “this is a crisis, and no one is available to address it.” Lopez seemed to agree.

President Pyzik assured everyone that the board will sit down and speak to parents about their concerns and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

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New hours set for PLUMC Community Clothing Closet

Beginning November 14, the Community Clothing Closet will be changing the hours of operation. The Clothing Closet will now be open the second Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to Noon and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Clothing Closet is free to all individuals who are experiencing a season of need. It stocks a variety of children, teen and adult sized “gently used” clothing as well as shoes, boots, winter jackets and accessories. Organizers

hope the clothing closet will serve the community well.

The Community Clothing Closet is located at the Pocono Lake United Methodist Church, 1188 Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Please come by and visit and shop if you are experiencing a need.

You can learn more about the church at www. poconolakeumc.org. For more information, call the church 570-646-2650 or email poconolakeumc@ gmail.com.

Letter to the editor

To the Editor:

One of the things I don’t like about getting old is not being able to do the things physically that one was able to do a few years back, espe cially if one has health issues that contribute to this. An other is having people shout at you because they assume you are hard of hearing when they see your birth date on your driver’s license, that is, assuming you still have a license, and it hasn’t been taken away from you yet!

There are a myriad of other examples I could point to as I have entered senior citizen hood, but it would take all day. Let’s just say the Golden Years are not so “Golden” for many of us, but we manage to plod along. Sure, we get the early bird specials at many restaurants and diners and other senior discounts, but do we remember to ask for and to use them?

What about if your most frequent excursions are to visit your doctors? Most of us have a different doc for every part of our body. Then, look how long it takes for the nurse or medical assistant to read down the list of all the meds you are on and the vi tamins and supplements?

Senior citizenhood is a challenge at best, but we must look at the bright side and be grateful for what we can still do each day. I’m happy to be able to write this missive; so that must mean that my little gray cells are still working. Hercule Poirot would be proud!

Let me remind the seniors out there that we have many excellent services for seniors

in Monroe County. Why not stop at one of our day centers in the county? You can do tea and coffee at 9 a.m., take a nice chair (or standing) exercise class at 10:30, have a nice healthy lunch at 11:30, and hear some excellent speakers or play bingo on various days. The centers are located around the county. There’s the Loder in East Stroudsburg, the Barrett Center, the Mountain Center in Tobyhanna, the Chestnut Hill Center at Zion Luther an, and the Jewish Resource Center in Stroudsburg.

Also there are wonderful programs through TOALC (The Older Adult Learning Center) from East Strouds burg University. Stop by and meet some nice folks!

NCC (Northampton Com munity College) also has free lectures for seniors at their Monroe County campus.

Suzanne McCool (Retired Monroe County Commissioner)

A senior at Albright College, Ebony Hicks of Blakeslee, was one of 12 Lions named to the Albright Homecoming Court for 2022. A graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School, Hicks is majoring in theatre at Albright. Court members were recognized in front of students, parents and alumni during halftime of the Homecoming football game on September 17.

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J. Harley helps Bloomsburg to first place at collegiate forensics event

Jondi Harley from Toby hanna was part of the Foren sics Team of Bloomsburg, a Commonwealth Universi ty, that won the First Place

Sweepstakes trophy at the Collegiate Forensics Associa tion (CFA) Fall Tournament held at Bloomsburg on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

Harley was first in the Parliamentary Debate (with Nick Sorkine) and in Persua sive Speaking, tied for third place in the Best Speaker Parliamentary Debate, and fourth in Extemporaneous Speaking.

It is the sixth consecutive tournament where Blooms burg has won the first-place team award dating back to last year. Bloomsburg finished ahead of Shepherd University, Grove City Col lege, Lenoir-Rhyne Univer sity, and the University of Lynchburg.

Bloomsburg was scheduled to travel to Ottawa, Canada over the weekend of Oct. 21 to compete in the “CFA in Canada” tournament.

Clean Water Is Up to You

Being a Master Watershed Steward: Do YOU have what it takes?

by Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association

Perhaps you’ve always loved being outdoors, es pecially with other people. Perhaps you are a curious kind of person, who enjoys learning and sharing what you know. Perhaps you’re happiest outside, breathing in the woodsy, watery smells along one of our countless crystal creeks.

If so, maybe you have what it takes to become a Master Watershed Steward.

Do you believe it’s import ant to protect our natural heritage of clean, abundant water? Do you wish you could make a difference in

the world? Most important ly, do you have the heart of a volunteer?

If you answered yes to these questions, consider participating in the Penn State Extension Master Wa tershed Steward program.

As a Master Watershed Steward, you will become a part of a trained group of volunteers who study Penn State’s research-based in formation and are able to share that knowledge and expertise in the wider com munity.

Master Watershed Stew ards put their knowledge and personal talents to work in dozens of ways. They help with stream restoration, teach classes about stream

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Trainees in the Master Watershed Steward Program Class of 2021 trainees worked to repair erosion along the banks of the Cherry Creek in Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Using “live stakes” of native plants like buttonbush, red osier dogwood, pussywillow and nine bark, the growing shrubs will help stabilize the bank without disturbing the creek.

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By controlling state spending and debt, supporting real property tax reform and relief. working to safely harness our state’s energy resources to reduce costs for consumers, and stopping big tax increases on working families.

helping families & seniors

By passing Pennsylvania’s first-ever Child Care Tax Credit, boosting the Property Tax & Rent Rebate Program by 70%, and investing in the state’s Rainy Day Fund to plan for the future.

improving Education & healthcare

By investing record funding in schools, giving parents a stronger voice, increasing school safety measures, and supporting expanded tele-medicine.

ecology or wildlife habitat, or write articles for local publications. They organize cleanups, speak to neighbor hood groups, or work with municipal officials or school children. They test water quality or design and host educational displays.

Training for the 2023 program begins on March 8, 2023, continuing every Wednesday evening until early June. Training con sists of a mix of remote and in-person classes, plus sever al Saturday field trips.

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Seth’s Sightings

Clearly, this is the most beautiful time of the year hereabouts. The spectacle of the turning leaves is on full show right now. I’m hoping that we’re lucky with our weather so that the leaf show gets extended as long

as possible. If we can avoid strong winds, we might get through October. Keep your leaves is the message I send to the various trees that surround my backyard. At our office, the big maple tree is still holding its green

by Seth Isenberg

although the yard is started to get covered in fallen leaves it’s time to get raking.

There are some beautiful rides to view leaves around the Pocono Plateau, and now start looking south towards the Lehigh Valley for more of the full show. I know we’ll be heading to Heckman’s Orchards on Route 115 to get some newly picked Stayman Winesap apples, as well as buy a gallon or two of their fresh-pressed cider.

On a field trip to Cherry Valley National Wildlife Ref uge, trainees in the Master Watershed Steward Program collected macro invertebrates from the Cherry Creek. Dave Hooker (R), Monroe County Conservation District Watershed Specialist, helps them identi fy these important aquatic insects.

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stormwater management and much more. Successful completion takes about forty hours of formal classroom training, plus fifty hours of volunteer service after train ing.

Up to 20 people are select ed for the program each year. The deadline to apply for the upcoming program is Friday, February 10, 2023. Sounds exciting? Take the next step and find out more! Visit https://extension. psu.edu/programs/

watershed-stewards/ counties/monroe or email James Vogt, Mas ter Watershed Steward Coor dinator for Monroe County, at jav45@psu.edu

As for non-foliage Sightings, Ruth and I had been looking for a weekend cool enough to attend the PA Renaissance Faire, which has been ongoing since August. We were at the Faire site in June for the Celtic Fling when temperatures reached the 90s. That day of fun nearly put me in their medical tent. This past Saturday was in the high 60s at the Faire, so off we went.

The cool temps allowed people to dress up in their faire finery; it’s too hot in the summer. A double bonus is that the faire shifted to a light Halloween theme, so there were Halloween costumes galore as well. We dressed as middle aged festival-goers, complete with our silly sunhats.

Arriving early, we found traffic had backed up about

a mile and a half. Things moved along and we were in just in time for the start of the Boars Head Brawl, a bit of a farce including sword fighting, namecalling, silliness and cast members falling off the second floor balcony, one into a pool. From there to Sirens (singing), from Sirens to sword-fighting, and then to a condensed Much Ado About Nothing where the cast put on a serviceable Shakespeare. We snacked on some of the Faire’s wide variety of food. We then ended up at an adult-themed performance, a rude drag beauty pageant, which was too funny to be described. When that ended, we headed for the mid-day Revels show

at the Globe Theatre. Taking a break, I discovered their new Mermaid Tank, which was a great big hit with the little kids.

Tiring now, I went towards the exit but was lured to a site that promised a real unicorn. Ruth joined me, and soon the unicorn appeared with its handlers. It’s a therapy animal, and a fun display for kids and kids at heart. I won’t spoil the surprise here… The PA Renaissance Faire continues weekends through October. To go, order passes online.

Opening night of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins season was this past Saturday. We cheered the locals to a

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tie, then cheered during overtime where we lost in the last two seconds.

The Penguins play again Friday the 21st a Fan Friday where tickets start at $17 and Wednesday the 26th. Season passes are on sale…with perks.

It’s Halloween decorations time. Congrats to all the displays, because as the sunsets get earlier, your displays brighten the nights. We’ll happily print some display photos if you send them in to us at journalruth@ pa.metrocast.net.

These next weeks, we’ll be driving for leaf peeping trips gas prices be damned.

I am sad and angry about the

rising prices. Our country has plenty of oil and gas if the government would just get out of the way. The cost to heat our homes is ridiculous keep that in mind when you vote in two weeks.

And about voting, I am appalled at the lying going around in many of the campaign ads. There’s a lot of money being poured into our area from out of PA. One ad I see on the internet comes up several times during my viewing, and it starts on a lie, then doubles down on it. I believe I have seen the ad near 100 times and not only am I not a supporter, I’m also not a voter in that district.

Happy Halloween season, and the run-up to the election season. And best of health to you all.

Art Opening Wonders of Photography and Woodwork opens November 5

The work of local artists Matt Giambra and Drew Wagner will be on display in the Gallery at Kettle Creek November through 30. Meet the artists Saturday, November 5 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Their exhibit will feature a collec tion of nature-themed photographs by Matt Giambra and woodworking made from wood sustainably sourced from local trees and mills by Drew Wagner. 20% of art sales are donated to the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center.

For more information, call (570) 629-3061. For information on other programs visit www.mcconservation. org

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Police Beat by Seth Isenberg

PA State Police Fern Ridge was called to the Dollar General in Albrightsville due to a patron in the store who had started to damage merchandise on the shelves. The person was detained by PSP and taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation, 10-7.

10-19, someone put nails and screws into the tires of two cars parked at a Shane Drive, Chestnuthill Twp. home. PSP will welcome information about this.

PSP were called to a Brittany Drive, Albrightsville, Penn Forest Twp. home the morning of 10-14 after a domestic incident where a 36 y/o man harassed and struck a 35 y/o woman and a 12 y/o girl. Police arrested him on assault and harassment charges

Someone claiming to be a PSP trooper called an Indian Mountain Lakes, Albrightsville man on 10-13 saying that he had failed to appear at the local PSP barracks to provide a secondary DNA sample, and that a warrant had been issued. After pressing the caller for more information, he hung up and contacted PSP-F. PSP records this incident as “impersonating a public servant” and is investigating.

10-10, 9:09 a.m. PSP responded to a report that two dogs were loose and attacked a 40 y/o man on his Parker Trail, Towamensing Trails, Albrightsville property. PSP cited the owner of the dogs. The owner will be summoned to appear before the District Judge in Jim Thorpe.

10-5, a car got stuck on the lawn of a Rinker Road,

Jackson Twp. home. Getting the vehicle out damaged the lawn, a septic pipe and the property’s mailbox. PSP is looking for information/any witnesses and is asking for a call to them at 570 646-2271.

9-28, PSP-F was called to a death at an Effort Mountain home. It was determined the man died by suicide.

There was mailbox vandalism in Sierra View south, Effort Mountain area, on three mailboxes 10-17. PSP asks for information or witnesses call 570 6462271.

PSP-F is investigating a possible child abuse incident. An investigation is also underway of a Brodheadsville-area teen who has written notes threatening to harm her family.

Keeping the rubber side down

10-13 at 6:18 p.m., an 18 y/o Long Island, NY driver heading east on Interstate 80 lost control of his ‘17 Ford Fiesta in a rainstorm and went off the highway into an embankment, which caused the Fiesta to roll two or three times before it stopped on its driver’s side. He was safely seat belted no injuries, but his car was towed and he left with a PSP written ticket about driving at an unsafe speed for conditions.

10-19, 5:17 p.m., a Penn Forest Twp. driver was driving east on Old Stage Road in Albrightsville when a deer ran out in front of him. He swerved to miss the deer, and lost control of his ’17 Ford Fusion which went off the road and into a ditch, where it overturned. The 26

y/o driver was unhurt. The car needed to be towed.

10-18, 7:47 p.m., a 51 y/o Dewitt, MI, driver hit a deer on Interstate 80 at mm289.5 in Tunkhannock Twp. His ’21 RAV4 was disabled. The driver was unhurt.

10-6, just after 7 a.m., two locals crashed their cars on Route 209 near Brodheadsville as one tried to turn into a local business. One car turned across traffic and was t-boned. The driver of the car turning, a 62 y/o local, wasn’t wearing his seatbelt and hit the windshield with his forehead. He was taken to the hospital by West End/LV EMS. PSP sent along a ticket with him for failing to yield the right of way.

In this batch of reports, there was also a hit and run on Sugar Hollow Road on

10-9 (fender bender), a crash into a utility pole on 10-15 where the vehicle drove off after being spun, and other vehicles hitting deer or a tree after missing a deer.

DUIs include one on Route 715 in Jackson, 1:47 a.m. 9-16.

There’s a report of driving with personal pot a stop on I-80, 10-14. A student was charged with pot possession at Pleasant Valley H.S., 10-5. A 15 y/o girl was transported to LVH-Pocono after a possible overdose, 10-3.

Stealin’

9-9, someone came to an auto sales company in Gilbert to test drive a ‘13 BMV 320ix. They went out for a test drive, and never returned.

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Discovered 10-14, someone stole cash via a fraud from an Effort local, at Wayne Bank. Loss was $543.

PennDOT

A crack sealing crew is working in north Carbon County, and also on Interstate 80 in Monroe County. A pothole patching crew is doing their best for Route 534 through 10-27. A bridge repair team is working on Route 191 in north Barrett Twp. through 10-28, and will also do some drainage work. Crews are out doing drainage work at various locations in both counties getting ready for winter.

Long Pond Road’s bridge replacement project is underway.

Use www.511PA.com to check conditions on 40,000+ miles of PA roads for free. It provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to 1000+ traffic cameras. It’s also a smartphone application, or by calling 5-1-1.

Reading books, meeting people, and making friends

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On Tuesday, November 8, at 2 p.m., the Short Story Book Club will be discussing Ray Bradbury’s science-fiction classic, The Veldt.

In this short story, we meet George and Lydia who are concerned about their

new automated house and the effects that it’s having on their children. Their children are obsessed with the virtual entertainment room and refuse to give it up. Who will win at the end of the day?

To find out, you can pick up a copy at the circulation desk, or you can find a link to the story on our website: www.poconolibrary. org . You can also visit our website to check out our other programs for children, teens, and adults.

Did you know that Pocono Mountain Public Library has two book clubs? Join us for fun and friendly conversation where we’ll be discussing Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walters and The Veldt by Ray Bradbury. To register for either book club, call Joe at 570-8948860 #2 or email joe@ poconolibrary.org

On Tuesday, November 15, at 2 p.m., the PMPL Book Club will be discussing Beautiful Ruins by the award-winning novelist Jess Walters. Beautiful Ruins is a globe-trotting, almost-love story that begins in Italy and spans 50 years. The novel revolves around the lives of actress Dee Moray and Pasquale Tursi, the owner

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

AFFORDABLE 2 BEDROOM LOG HOME 2 P.M. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022 RAIN OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES 879 RESICA FALLS ROAD EAST STROUDSBURG, (MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP) PA 18302 TAX MAP # 9-10-1-16-48

REAL ESTATE consists of a Log Home with 2 Bedrooms, Full Bath, Kitchen, Dining Area and Living Room with Fireplace, Approx. ½ Acre, Paved Driveway. Home needs a little work, but in a nice Country Area near Game Lands and Fishing.

INSPECTIONS: SAT., NOVEMBER 5, 11 - 1 P.M. WED., NOVEMBER 9, 1 - 3 P.M.

DIRECTIONS: From Village of Marshalls Creek, PA take Route 402 known as Resica Falls Road a few miles.

TERMS: $5,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium. What you BID is what you PAY

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY a small affordable log home needing a little work, but great Pocono Mt. Location. Widower moving out of area to live with his daughter. Wife passed away. Can be bought for a price you won’t believe! Must be SOLD. Nothing like it on the market.

SALE ORDERED BY: Andrew Fronaro

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RENTAL COTTAGES 2 P.M. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2022 RAIN OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES 108 SMILEY LANE (POCONO TWP) HENRYVILLE, PA 18332

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2 P.M. WED. NOVEMBER 16, 2022

RAIN OR SNOW OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES, 665 POINT PHILLIPS ROAD (MOORE TWSP. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, BATH, PA 18014

2 PROPERTIES:

2 P.M. CHARMING 2 STORY COUNTRY HOME. First Floor has Living Room with Fire place, Kitchen & Dining Room. Second Floor has 4 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Walk Up Attic, Attached One Car Garage, Hardwood Floors, Full Basement, Propane Radiator Heat. Cen tral Air. 1.85 Acres with Large Garden Area, Chicken Coop, Sheds and Outhouse. Country Village Setting. Pin # H5-11-8

TERMS: $10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auc tioneer Escrow). BALANCE AT SETTLE MENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium. 2:30 P.M. APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRE FIELD AND WOODS ACROSS ROAD. Nice level Parcel. Pin # H5-12-11

TERMS: $10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auc tioneer Escrow). BALANCE AT SETTLE MENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium.

INSPECTIONS

FOR BOTH PROPERTIES WED., NOVEMBER 2, NOON – 2 P.M. SAT., NOVEMBER 12, 2 - 4 P.M.

DIRECTIONS TO BOTH PROPERTIES: From Route 33 take Route 512 toward Bath, PA (Moorestown Road) right onto Commu nity Drive then Right onto Mountain View Drive then Right onto Point Phillips Road to Properties.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY a Country Village Home in movein condition or a nice flat approx. 4 Acre Parcel of Land. Norman Rockwell setting in beautiful farm country. Must be SOLD to Settle Estate. Your BID may BUY! SALE ORDERED BY:

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DIRECTIONS: From Route 611 Village of Scotrun, PA turn onto Shine Hill Road turn right onto Munch Road to right on Sans Drive to Smiley Lane.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY an income property in nice coun try setting near Mt. Airy Casino, Camel back Ski Resort and other major Pocono Attractions. Retiring Owner moved to Florida. Start your path to becoming a wealthy landlord. Nothing like it on the market and can be bought at a price you won’t believe.

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Obituaries

JOAN MONTGOMERY

Joan Dengler Montgomery of Mt. Pocono passed away due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on October 8, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospital in East Stroudsburg.

Born at the same hospital in April 1934, Joan was the youngest child of the late Reese LeRoy Dengler and Nell Stone Dengler, who owned and operated the Hawthorne Inn in Mt. Pocono. Joan graduated from Stroudsburg High School but also attended Pine Crest High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where she met and later married David Montgomery, Jr., with whom she had five children. They attended the University of Miami, FL together and after David’s graduation, they moved to the Poconos where David founded and served as president of Racing, Inc. Joan served as corporate secretary and

traveled with David helping to promote the track, now known as Pocono Raceway.

After the death of her father in 1971, Joan ran the family hotel for several years with family member Pat Ross. Joan held a variety of roles in her 40 plus years working at Camelback, including direc tor of marketing; she was known as the Voice of Camel back. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau recognized her as hospitality employee of the year in 2011. She also served for many years on the Paradise Township Planning Commission.

She was a woman of many interests. She loved spending time outdoors in the Poconos’ natural beauty and was an avid animal lover; her door was always open to anyone who needed a helping hand. She loved being active, made a habit of taking stairs two at a time, and rarely sat still. She was funny, caring, hardwork ing and always entertaining to be around. She was always up for a party or a crazy ad venture. She knew just about everyone and loved sharing her deep knowledge of the county where she spent near ly all of her 88 years.

Joan is survived by her former husband David and his wife Krista; five children, David M. Montgomery (Mitzi),

Meredith E. Montgomery (Phil Ross), Melissa M. Toye, Mitchell S. Montgomery, and Anneliese M. Taylor (Glenn); five grandchildren, Sean and Erin Ross, Brianne Toye Brienza (Shaun), Zachary Montgomery-Wicks, Candace M. Babiarz (Chester), and Caitlin Taylor (Cody Morgan); three great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Wesley Babiarz and Chase Brienza; and her very dear nieces and nephews, the rest of her extensive family, and many new and lifelong friends. She was Mom Joan to her family and her many honorary children and grandchildren, including Maura Murray and Alyssa Toye.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, John and Reese Dengler, her sister Lorraine and brother-in-law Robert L. Shackleford, and her niece Lou. Joan’s memory will be a blessing to her family and the many people whose lives she touched.

A celebration of life will be held in the late spring 2023.

Donations in Joan’s mem ory to the Animal Welfare Society of Monroe Coun ty (AWSOM), the Monroe County Historical Associa tion, or the animal rescue organization of your choice, will be deeply appreciated.

KEVIN COSTNEBADER

Kevin Costenbader, 59, of Kunkletown, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Monroe Campus.

He was the loving hus band of Lisa (Montgomery) Costenbader. They celebrat ed 9 wonderful years of mar riage together.

Born in East Strouds burg, he was the son of Clair Costenbader and Patricia (Kreger) Costenbader.

Kevin graduated from Pleasant Valley Highschool. Prior to his accident, he was a talented sports play er in football and baseball. However, he did not let his accident stop him from en joying his life. In his mind he had a four-wheel drive wheelchair. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, wood working, and always loved reading his daily newspaper. He was always smiling, had a good sense of humor, and when his eyes opened in the morning, so did his mouth.

Most of all, he was a loving and caring husband, son, fa

ther, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a daughter, Heather Gurtlinger; a sister, Deb bie James and her husband Barry; three grandchildren, Autumn, Noah, and Faith Gurtlinger; and a stepson, Colton Harmon.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, from 4:30 to 5 p.m. from the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville. Memorial services will follow at 5 with Rev. David Felker officiating.

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Obituaries

JAMES P. ANDREWS JR.

James P. Andrews Jr., 70, of Effort, passed away Sunday, October 9, at home. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Witten) Andrews. They celebrated

their 42nd wedding anniversary in August.

Born in Teaneck, NJ, and growing up in Rockaway, NJ, he was the son of the late James Patrick Andrews

Sr. and the late Bernadine (McCaffery) Andrews.

Jim was a member of Reeders United Methodist Church and served on the board for several years. He

was a Vietnam Navy veteran and worked as an electrician during his time in the Navy. He graduated from the Police Academy in 1977 and was a police officer for the Rockaway Police Service from 1977 to 1995. He then went on to work in the Morris County prosecutor’s office. He served as the local 287 PBA President in New Jersey for 10 years. He was also a former Director of Operations at Saw Creek.

Most of all, he was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, James P. Andrews III and his wife Shannon, and Joseph Andrews and his wife Amanda; three daughters, Rachel Stum and her husband Chris, Beth Miller

and her husband Jason, and Jacqueline Fleming and her husband Marc; two brothers, Patrick Andrews and his wife Donna, and Bill Andrews and his wife Kathy; two sisters, Kathy Elko and Karen Hoel; and eight grandchildren, Colin, Cooper, Brady, Maddie, Corbin, Avrianna, Alex, and Elayna.

Memorial services will be scheduled on a later date at the convenience of the family at Every Nation Church in Parsippany, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Gilead Camp, 440 E. Rinker Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or to Spruce Lake Retreat, 5389 PA-447 Canadensis, PA 18325.

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

CATHERINE MARKS

Catherine (Meade) Marks, 75, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Monroe. Born in the Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine (Davey) Meade.

Catherine was the be loved wife of the late Stephen Marks. She worked for Macy’s of New York City for over 20 years. She also taught ESL at the Father’s Heart Ministry in Manhattan.

Above all, Catherine will be remembered as mother, sis ter, aunt, grandma & nana to

all, because of her loving and compassionate nature.

Catherine will be lovingly remembered by her son, Steven Marks; daughter, Dawn Marks; brother, Patrick Meade; sisters, Patricia Meade and Jane Buzana; grandson, Armando; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A prayer service took place October 19 in the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Para dise Valley Road, Cresco. Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the American Cancer Society.

Obituaries

JACK SEIDOF

Jack Seidof, 90, of Kunkletown, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at home.

He was the loving husband of Diane (Oravak) Seidof. They celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary in May.

Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Louis Seidof and the late Anna (Sharkey) Seidof.

Jack was a member of Calvary Chapel in Sciota. He worked as an auto mechanic for UPS for over 25 years. He was a veteran who served in the National Guard for several years.

He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and owned many Harleys over the years. He was also very talented in restoring antique cars. He was a nation al winner in his restoration of the 1929 Ford Model A. Most of all, he was a loving and caring husband,

father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, cousin, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan Weber and her husband Wayne of Appomattox, VA; a sister, Mary White of NC; two grandchildren, Suzanne and Jimmy; five greatgrandchildren, Alexa, Kyle, Mia, Mayla, and Chase; and a cousin, Danny Seidof and his wife Kassey. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Seidof.

A funeral service was held October 14 from the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Sciota. www.kresgefuneralhome. com

LARRY J. FRABLE

Larry J. Frable, 78, of Kunkletown, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at home.

He was the loving husband of Brenda L. (Wetzel) Frable. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in September.

Born at home in Kunkletown, he was the son of the late Ernest Frable and the late Amona “Hazel” Frable.

Larry worked as an operator for EQUIPTO in Tatamy for over 40 years. He loved woodworking and crafting in his shop at home. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jeffrey S. Frable and his wife Patti of Effort; a daughter, Lisa Eberhart of Brodheadsville; three brothers, Vernon “Sonny” Frable and his wife Berneada of Kunkletown, Luther Frable and his partner Kathleen Luscom of FL, and Gerald Frable of Kunkletown; four grandchildren, Caitlyn and her fiancé Daryl, Cheyenne and her fiancé Steve, Cord and his fiancée Angela, and Heather and her husband Nick; a greatgranddaughter, Nora J.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Patrick J. Frable, and a sister, Helen Gougher.

A memorial service was held October 13 from the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 237 E. Brown St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. www.kresgefuneralhome. com

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Bach and Handel Chorale to open 38th season

The Bach and Handel Chorale will present three Christmas Concerts to kick off their 38th year of present ing choral music for a wide variety of audiences, one in Tannersville.

The Jim Thorpe concert will be held in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 526 North Street in Jim Thorpe, begin ning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. The concert will consist of music for the Ad vent and Christmas seasons and will offer the audience an opportunity to sing Christmas carols with the chorale.

The chorale will be ac companied and conducted by Maestro Randall Douglas Perry, founder and artistic director. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door the day of the perfor mance or by contacting the Bach and Handel Chorale office at 570-325-4794.

The concert will be repeat ed in two other locations: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tannersville on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 3 p.m., and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Trexler town, on Sunday, December 11, beginning at 3 p.m. Both repeated concerts are free will offering for admission.

Please consult the Bach and Handel Chorale website @ www.bhchorale.org for additional information.