Journal of the Pocono Plateau, October 23, 2020

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PMPL is site of official Ballot Drop Box

LEAVES ARE LEAVING, but the colors were vibrant this autumn, as seen in this area along the Effort-Neola Road.

JP: Rich More

Pocono Mountain Public Library now has an official ballot drop box. The ballot box will be accessible from Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This box is only for the registered voters of Monroe County. Voters must drop off their own ballot by Pennsylvania law.

For questions, call the Monroe County Voter Office at 570-517-3171. The library staff cannot collect, hold, or assist anyone with filling in their ballots.

While you’re in the area, feel free to make an appointment See PMPL, page 2

Swift action stops sewage spill spread in Coolbaugh

by Jeanine Hofbauer

reporting a swift September 30 sewage treatment plant spill “DPW moved with a purpose reaction. that solved a lot of issues that Following Department of could have made it worse,” Environmental Protection stated Bill Weimer October 6 instructions and directed by

officials, Coolbaugh Township Department of Public Works crew contained most of the spill in-facility and dammed part of the waterway, diverting 20,000 gallons of sewage away

from it. The cause is still under investigation.

Ghoulbaugh is happening from 1-3 p.m. on October 31 at Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park. With a drive-through

plan in place, attendees will remain in cars, entering at the park bathrooms near the Tobyhanna Army Depot end and exiting at Little League field See COOLBAUGH, page 7

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PMPL…

Zoom Meditation Workshop: November 10 & 24 at 3:30 p.m. Treat yourself Continued from page 1 right and Zoom in for medifor computers or browsing. We tation and peace of mind. Bev will guide us through mindful also have printing, copying, meditation, and get you reand faxing services available. laxed for the holidays.

You can also ask us about upcoming programs below.

Living with Diabetes: Call us at 570-894-8860 #3 Thursday, November 12 at 2 or email us at poconolibrary. info@gmail.com. Registration p.m. Over 34 million Americans have diabetes. This inrequired for all programs. formative Zoom presentation Special Zoom Book Club will teach you some useful tips on living with and managing featuring Local Author: diabetes.

October 28 at 2 p.m. Meet up on Zoom for a lively discussion Short Attention Span on John H. Abel’s historical Readers Club: November 16 novel, The Murder of Theodore Brodhead. What was sup- at 2p.m. Don’t have the time to read a full novel? Maybe posed to be a simple robbery turned into murder. What fol- the SAS Readers Club is for you! This month, we’re doing lows is a trial that shakes the a little something different. community of the Delaware Water Gap. Abel will give us a Because the holidays are upon presentation on his novel, and will answer any questions for inquiring minds.

Halloween hours set Tobyhanna Township official trick or treat hours are 4 to 7 p.m. on October 31.

Mount Pocono Borough will also observe the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. on Halloween.

In Tunkhannock Township, people welcoming trick-ortreaters on October 31 should leave their front lights on.

Coolbaugh Township will be holding trick or treat on Saturday, October 31, from 4-7 p.m. as well as the Parks and Recreation annual Ghoulbaugh which will be held as a drive thru event this year at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park on Church Street in Tobyhanna on October 31, from 1-3 p.m.

In Chestnuthill Township, trick or treating is October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

us and everyone is busy, we’ll be discussing McCavity: The Mystery Cat, a delightful poem by T.S. Eliot on Zoom.

Pick up a copy of the poem at PMPL. Zoom Book Club: Wednesday, November 18 at 2 p.m. Join us on Zoom for a discussion about A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.

Request your copy today.

Zoom Crafts: Paper Flower Craft: Monday, November 23 at 2 p.m. Zoom in and make origami flowers from the comfort of your own home! The library will provide all craft supplies. Email us to register, and pick up your supplies at PMPL during curbside hours.

Also keep an eye on PMPL’s Youtube channel and Face-

book page for helpful resources, guitar & bass lessons, and other library news! And don’t forget that we have an exten-

sive e-book and e-audiobook collection, which you can find on our website. Just click on the Hoopla or Overdrive link.

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Narrated by Olympian Jonny Mosely, Future Retro tracks legendary skiers as they journey to the ancient home of the

sport, Switzerland; rip through the peaks of Iceland, using a 1,300-year-old farm as their base; and challenge Alaska’s high mountains, among other feats.

A bonus pre-show will include athlete appearances, behind-thescenes interviews, vintage throw-backs, and nightly chances for giveaways and sweepstakes.

The cost is $30 for four tickets. For more information, trailers and to purchase tickets, visit warrenmiller.com.

“Future Retro” to be shown virtually

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Learn about Rocks that Rolled at Hickory Run State Park Join a DCNR Professional Geologist on an exhilarating talk and walk about the local geology of Hickory Run State Park from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. We will begin the program with a discussion about unique geologic features that can be seen throughout the park followed by a field trip out to see some of these landscapes in person. Participants will caravan out to specific spots after an informative Power Point and must have a vehicle to travel to these locations. Some leisurely walking is involved, so participants

should wear sturdy shoes to comfortably travel over uneven terrain. Please bring water and snacks. Registration is required and limited to 25 people. Ages 18+. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Register for this special event by calling a park educator at 570-403-2006 or online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ event/rocks_that_rolled_a_ talk_and_tour_of_local_ geology Participants are required to wear masks for the duration of the program and should bring their own hand sanitizer.

Sunday, November 1

THEME: CIVICS 101 ACROSS 1. Beginning of flu, e.g.

6. Espionage agent 9. *Warsaw Pact opponent 13. Ringworm 14. Romanian monetary unit 15. Well-known 16. Contain the ashes 17. Paris’ ____ De Triomphe 18. Wear away 19. *Group of President’s advisors 21. *Balance partner, pl.

23. Ever, to a poet 24. Joker, e.g.

25. Type of coniferous 28. Man Ray’s genre 30. Switches topics 35. “Beware the ____ of March” 37. Large casks 39. Beyond suburban 40. Fatalist’s future 41. Weasel’s aquatic cousin 43. City of Taj Mahal 44. Tossed or passed 46. Ready and eager 47. “I ____ With You” by Modern English 48. Water pipe 50. Diplomat’s forte 52. Grain in J.D. Salinger’s novel 53. Miso bean 55. One of Indiana Jones’ quests 57. *Part of Congress 60. *One who introduces a bill 64. Recurring pain 65. Consumed 67. Baby grand, e.g.

68. Relating to Hinduism 69. Siren’s domain 70. Tiny island 71. Fencing weapon 72. Trinitrotoluene, for short 73. Two-player strategy board game DOWN 1. Ear-related 2. Santa Maria’s companion 3. Give the cold shoulder 4. Like Halloween night 5. Turned skin into leather 6. Blind segment 7. ____ capita

8. New Mexico’s state flower 9. Narcotics agent, for short 10. Every which way 11. Koppel and Kennedy 12. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem, e.g.

15. Avian rest stop 20. Muse of love poetry 22. Store posting, abbr.

24. Choral composition 25. *”Miranda Rights” amendment 26. Leading potato-producing state 27. Yesteryear style 29. *Serving on a jury 31. *One of five U.S. territories 32. One that insists 33. Ahead of time

34. *List of candidates 36. Radio button 38. Red Cross supplies 42. Summary 45. Sushi restaurant burner 49. “Too ____ to handle” 51. ____ of Cancer 54. Brewer’s staple 56. Snack of Jewish origin 57. Edmund Fitzgerald, e.g.

58. Marine eagle 59. Lymphatic swelling 60. *John Roberts’ spot, e.g.

61. Black Friday lure 62. Half of binary code, pl.

63. Decomposes 64. Definite article 66. *Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights

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Last but not least, Fall Foliage colors hold on!

by Tom Williams, the mountains affect the fall Fall Foliage Leaf Spotter foliage colors you can start for PoconoOutdoors.com in Glen Summit at the Black Diamond Trailhead which has The fall foliage hasn’t lost some good foliage left to see its lure, but colors are on the but mostly past peak. As you downturn. For the adventure make your way to Jim Thorpe, seeker, the way to see the watch how the colors change transition of past peak color and become more vivid. With to full bloom comes along the cooler temperatures and highLehigh Gorge Trail, in reverse. er winds at the Black Diamond If you want to see just how trailhead, there is a more than

a 50% leaf drop en route to White Haven. Going through the Mud Run Gorge, as you make your way down past Rockport and beyond, spectacular colors still dominate, and leaf drop is only around 35-40%. A bike ride down this world-famous rail trail would be the easiest way to see it in its entirety.

Overall Poconos Region:

Recent breezy weather and rain caused many birch and red maple leaves to fall, but there is still some great color.

Hickories and sugar maples are showing their yellows and are also adding a warm orange color to the landscape.

Witch hazels are contributing bright yellow, while blueberry and huckleberry bushes are adding shades of red. Scarlet and white oaks have changed over to their last bits of color.

A hike at Mauch Chunk Lake in Jim Thorpe or the game lands on Broad Mountain near Weatherly would be a great

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For a more detailed report go to the www.PoconoOutdoors.com home page, where you can read all the 2020 Poconos Fall Foliage Reports and the unique fall foliage outdoor adventures to be enjoyed.

Enjoy, Enjoy the great Pocono Outdoors!

Fall Foliage Report Information Resources: DCNR Fall Foliage Reports Penn Woods Fall Foliage Report Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report

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Seth’s Sightings Having two adopted dogs has changed a lot about how we go about each day. There’s now a need to see to them first.

It gets us up and going more.

In this business which is so computer-oriented, it is easy to just sit in front a screen all day. Now, if I work too long, I am visited by the pointer, Bull, who puts his big nose on my lap to lure me away to step outside with him, or at least to get me to pause to pet him. Our terrier, Spookie, does something similar. It’s good for us.

We are beginning to know where the dog parks are. There should be more. In a dog park, they both can run free. We’ve been given a bunch of balls to throw, though in Bull’s case, if they are tennis balls or similar, they are also to shred. He’s bitten a hole into a tennis ball after three throws. There is a ball he’s yet to destroy that we’ve started to use, sparing the remaining tennis ball from a short end.

These last couple of weeks, Ruth and I have been able to find some outdoor activity to enjoy. On Columbus Day weekend, it was a concert by a local Southern rock band, Bounty Hunter, outside in a White Haven park, to raise money for the fire company there. This past weekend, we combined a leaf-peeping ride with a trip to Knoebels. We wanted to see the amusement park in its spooky glory.

We arrived at Knoebels just as the sun had set. Park lights had just come on. The place was festively Halloween themed, with Hallowe’en decorations throughout. During a park walk-around, we came across a display that projected faces on real pumpkins, that at night made faces and sang spooky songs.

The first thing we did was take the sky ride to enjoy the remains of the sunset, and the park’s colors and sounds. Then after a circuit around the main part of the park, we made a try for the haunted train ride, but the line was too long. We finished our visit with me taking a ride on the bumper cars — always my favorite way to end a Knoebels visit.

As it gets dark now, our area’s Halloween decorations light up. It has been fun to see the creative displays that are out on people’s lawns and porches. It will be fun to see the new displays these next couple of weeks as well. Nice job, everyone. I’ve decided that I prefer the Halloween decorations to political signs.

Sightings for these weeks have been the beautiful leaves, a few fine bucks in the areas where deer congregate, several foxes, a few raccoons, and a skunk that moseyed across our yard just as we pulled up in the car — and fortunately before we got the dogs out on leash.

I’m still reading through Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief

by Seth Isenberg

of Police mysteries, enjoying his French history, the mix of mystery and crimes with food and wine, and the hero. At the same time, I am reading an older series written by Elizabeth Moon about kingdoms, elves, magic, heroes and more. In am also reading a third book, a few chapters here and there — a second mystery, by Louise Penny about chief inspector Armand Gamache and the village of Three Pines with its mix of fun characters.

I found on YouTube a fabulous version of The Mikado, done by the Stratford, Ontario Shakespeare theater about in 1982 — arguably one of the best versions filmed. I recommend viewing. It’s a bit more than two hours long, in two acts. My other YouTube viewing has mostly been of comics, and for a nice change, comedy sketches from the Red Green Show.

Penn State football finally will get underway. I see a close game versus Indiana for the opening game, but a win to start. I also see a

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Congrats to the Temple Owls football team for their win to start their season. I’ve not paid mind to them this year yet, and now I will start.

Baseball is ending in October as it is supposed to. Except for checking the game scores, I don’t have much interest. I am glad basketball is over, and have started counting down the days to the start of pro ice hockey season.

The weather report shows a nice end to October, so we plan to keep looking for out-

door events. Accuweather predicts some chilly days for the month’s end, so we’re readying our winter jackets.

I’m also readying some time to start leaf raking.

Mark your calendars for the White Haven pet costume contest and parade, on Halloween afternoon October 31, gathering just after 4 p.m. on White Haven’s Main Street beside PNC Bank. Ruth and I will be there for the fun and to award some prizes.

Here’s hoping for a reopening of the Mauch Chunk Opera House for live shows soon, and that the shows booked into Penn’s Peak later this year don’t get cancelled.

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Mount Pocono faces $488,000 deficit

by Jeanine Hofbauer

own would cost the same.

Alexis Wilkinson asked Deficit times call for deficit council to approve a zoning/ measures, as Mount Pocono code enforcement amnesty borough officials announced at campaign for residents. Owntheir October 5 meeting that ers have two weeks, November they were exploring funding 1 through 14, to apply for persolutions, with the borough mits covering improvements facing a $488,000 shortfall. already completed to properMayor Michael Penn listed ties. After the amnesty is over, expense reduction remedies in officers will review residences a review period. An evaluation and issue citations.

“We’re not [on council] because of the money, [we’re on $323,500 from the Coolvelopment agreement with council because] we’re resiMesser LLC adding a Phase II baugh Township VFC fire tax dents,” explained Claudette account, $899.50 from the opt out option was approved.

Williams listing council annual Continued from page 1 escrow fund, and $17,975.74 While Phase I proceeds with compensation for their elected facility preparation, the imple- from the sewer fund. and appointed roles of $900 Attending the meeting concession stands. Supervisors mentation of Phase II for office broken down into $75 each approved overtime hours of 12 space and parking, to be com- were supervisors Weimer, month; that’s $17.30 a week; to 4 p.m. to pick up pumpkins pleted on or before December Alma Ruiz-Smith, Anthony $2.46 a day and 30 cents Lamantia, Lynn Kelly, and 2025, will depend upon busiand work at the community hourly pay.

Claire Colgan; solicitor Patrick ness growth. event.

Park & Rec Committee’s reCurrent obligations totaling Armstrong; business manager quest for a Pocono Pride LSA Township Trick or Treat Meredith Thompson; and sec- grant letter of recommenda$793,284.10 were approved times of 4 to 7 p.m. were apretary Erin Masker. for payment, $450,908.86 proved for October 31. tion to build a Field of Dreams Coolbaugh Township’s Nofrom the general fund, An addendum to the depole building was approved vember 2 meeting may be held by a vote of 4-3. with Fran at Tobyhanna United Method- O’Boyle, Patricia Bucco and ist Church following a 6 p.m.

Tom Neville opposed followwork session. Masks must be ing discussion. They expressed worn. Directions on attending concerns over interference can be found at Coolbaughtwp. with the municipality’s own org. grant application, since its lo-

Coolbaugh

of operations included transitioning some staff to part-time positions.

Jean Simchak will be stepping in as assistant secretary/ treasurer full-time at $25 per hour.

Looking for “guidance,” he went on to introduce the Pocono Mountain Regional Police 2021 proposed budget, which included expectation

of an additional $10,000 from the borough for the year. The PMRP financial committee plan for consideration calls for an additional officer with the borough’s total obligation at approximately $800,000.

Stating, “One could argue it works in our favor to withdraw,” Penn contended the Borough starting a force of its

cation is on borough property.

Halloween Trick or Treat time in the Borough will be 4 to 7 p.m. October 31.

Council approved the treasurer’s cash report with a total available of $1,007,860.84 that included account balances of General Fund $332,336.14, Penn Security $650.56, Banner Beautification $3,105.95, State Liquid Fuels $77,800.70, Park & Recreation $202,464.58, Planning Commission Reimbursement $7,057.11, Roads $211,435.95, Stormwater $36,102.97, Sanitation $4,198.71, Intersection & Signalization $132,711.17.

Present were council members O’Boyle, Williams, Neville, Bucco, Aida Montanez, Ron Emile, and Stacy Stewart-Keeler; mayor Penn, solicitor James Fareri; secretary/treasurer Lori Noonan; assistant secretary/treasurer Jean Simchak, and zoning/code enforcement officers Wilkinson and Juan Resario.

Council’s next meeting is 7 p.m. on November 2 in the Municipal Offices located on Route 611 in the borough.

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Buffer zone eliminated in Tunkhannock Twp.

by Jeanine Hofbauer

At their October 14 meeting, Tunkhanoock Township supervisors agreed with the opinion issued in an agricultural exception letter regarding Pocono Organics that enforcing the township’s buffer ordinance at the site would be in violation of Pennsylvania Statute Title Three. According

to state law, local government cannot interfere with agricultural activities on the one acre parcel intended for growing sunflowers and blueberry bushes. A new Land Development Plan without the buffer outlined will be required.

Supervisiors accepted public apologies from three area youth caught on camera vandalizing township proper-

ty that resulted in $1,500 in damage. It was agreed each would stand during the public meeting to apologize or face charges.

Crayson Cheung (shown at right) was appointed Citizen at Large to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission from Tunkhannock Township, filling the space left vacant by Juan Adams’ resignation.

Help Kidder Hike and Bike Trails Fresh specialty pecans from and Bike Trail Group are appreciated and can be made at Texas, perfect for holiday gift-giving, party serving, or just enjoying, are now being sold to raise money for the the Kidder Hike and Bike Trails.

Flavors include cinnamon spice, praline, honey toasted, milk chocolate or dark chocolate coated, and the original roasted salted. They are in ½ lb cello gift bags and cost $8 each.

This sale will go on from November 4 to November 18 at the Local Arts and Crafts Shop next to American Lifts and the USPS, Pine Point Plaza, in Albrightsville. The local art by Ruth Bush and photographer John Stoy will also be available for sale as well as Barbara’s hand knit scarves, shawls, and baby blankets — all great gift ideas.

The shop will be open Saturdays, November 7 and 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shopping by appointment is also available during this 2-week sale; just text 570-233-0214 to make an appointment.

Masks are required while shopping, and hand sanitizer will be used by all entering the shop. Proceeds benefit Kidder Township Hike and Bike Trails through the Kidder Hike and Bike Trail Group.

Donations to the Kidder Hike

the website, FloatYourBoat. net

Resolution 2020-294 was approved adopting PMRPD’s 2021 budget.

Money in, money out saw $38,692.90 received from the state going to Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company for firemen’s relief funding.

September’s general fund balance was $2,271,407.40, with bills of $293,020.90 approved for payment.

Supervisors Fran DePiano, George Ewald and Steve Malaico were present, along with solicitor Harry Coleman, secretary/treasurer Tina Kernan, zoning officer Kate Lambert, and a few attendees and online spectators.

Tunkhannock Township’s next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, November 12, due to the November 11 Veterans Day holiday. It will be held at municipal offices 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond.

THE JOURNAL OF THE POCONO PLATEAU, OCTOBER 23–29, 2020 — PAGE 9

PMRPC looks at policies and MMO calculations

by Jeanine Hofbauer

municipalities. The budget committee recommendation includes a one percent inThe October 13 Pocono crease and addition of one Mountain Regional Police Commission meeting featured officer.

PMRPC chair Fran DePiano planned reviews into police department policies and pen- introduced Crayson Cheung, sion procedures for PMRPD’s who was to be appointed the following evening as TunkhanMember Municipality Oblinock Township’s resident gations. Consulting actuary John Vargo, of Conrad Siegel representative on the commisInvestment Advisors, provid- sion, replacing Juan Adams, who recently resigned. ed an “actuarial assumption” Announcing officers’ intenexplaining how their calculations are based. An 11-year re- tions of ditching razors next month to support a local famview included a troublesome ily battling cancer, Chief Chris 2018 stock market resulting Wagner said that althuogh in police pension plan funda strict grooming policy is ing at 92% (down from 2017 in place, don’t be surprised National Friends of Libraries week was October 18 – 24. In anticipation, members at 94.4%). There was a slight of the Friends of Clymer Library in Pocono Pines along with Library Director Anne recovery in 2019, and 5 to 6% to see officers growing a bit more hair on their face for “No earnings in 2020, showing Hogya (second from left) gathered for a ribbon cutting for the new Friends shed.

Shave November.” the deficit receding, average The shed houses donatNovember 8 is set for physicalculations were reasons for ed books, CDs and DVDs that the Friends of Clymer MMO rates holding to current cal testing at Pocono Mountain West High School track field levels.

Library sells at its sumto restart building the departCoolbaugh commissioner mer book sale and inside ment’s hiring list. the library, where they are Lynn Kelly asked if positive October’s bill pack totalcurrently on sale for pric- trends continue, would there ing $234,006.95 was apbe relief in sight; the answer es ranging from 50 cents was yes. January 1, 2021 is the proved for payment with to $5. All proceeds go to $221,508.91 coming from next “snapshot” date for evalbenefit the library. The the general fund, $3,514.70 uation. mission of the Friends of Policy amendments included for the prescription plans, Clymer Library, a nonprofit entity separate from further details to Use of Force, $8,983.34 from the capital projects fund,the ESSA OctoDe-escalation, and Interventhe library, is to support ber mortgage payment. tion accreditation standards. and enhance the library Commission members Policy 6-13, Mental Wellness, services to the communipresent for the meeting were ty. Please note that due to calls for review of Post TrauDave Moyer and Dave matic Stress Disorder inciCOVID-19, book, CD and Carbone for Tobyhanna dents leading to officer or DVD donations are curTownship; DePiano and rently not being accepted. supervisor recommendations for professional mental health Cheung for Tunkhannock Township; Claudette evaluation.

Williams for Mount Pocono, Policy 1-1 was Intervention, an officer’s obligation to report with Mayor Michael Penn by if they witness a policy or pro- phone; Kelly and Anthony Lamantia for Coolbaugh cedure violation by another Township; and John Seese officer. for Barrett Township.

Policy 6-1 provides written PMRPC’s next meeting is guidance to new standards of scheduled for 7 p.m. Novemdeceleration whenever possiber 10 at police headquarters ble to avoid Use of Force. on Route 940 in Pocono SumThe 2021 Budget Draft #2A is ready for review by member mit.

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Saint Ann’s Church saved from demolition Through the efforts of the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association and descendants of Annie Wills, Saint Ann’s Church in Tobyhanna will not be demolished. In February of 2020, the Diocese of Scranton posted a legal notice indicating that they intended to disinter the remains of Annie Wills and her family members from the crypt in the basement of Saint Ann’s Church.

The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association and the Annie Wills family members filed an objection to this action in Monroe County Court. As the proceedings progressed, it became apparent the church was going to be sold and demolished. After several hearings, an agreement was reached with the Diocese that stipulates that the bodies will

Wills is an important aspect of Coolbaugh Township history and the fact that her remains are permanently interred in the crypt of the church is a major component of local his-

remain interred in the crypt and the church will be transferred to another Christian denomination.

Saint Ann’s Church was built in 1924-25 and the first mass in the church was held on All Saint’s Day, November 1, 1926. It is a massive stone structure constructed from stones quarried locally. Annie

Wills was the chief benefactress for the construction of St. Ann’s Church and she is nationally recognized for her philanthropic and charitable deeds and she was extremely generous to the Catholic Church. She was recognized by Pope Pius XI as a “Countess of the Roman Catholic Church” in 1928. The story of Annie

Some people talk about supporting the police, Claudette Williams has actually done it. For three years she has served on the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission. She understands the importance of police work and the challenges they face.

Her support for the police is personal. Her son is a police officer in Atlanta.

Claudette is running on her record, 30 years of service in the Army, as president of the Mount Pocono Borough Council, as Borough representative on the Police Commission. It shows you what you can expect if you elect her.

When the pandemic hit, Claudette put on a mask and delivered food for children and vulnerable seniors here in Monroe County. If you want someone who sees what needs to be done and then does it working for you in state government, vote for Claudette Williams.

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tory. Her home in Tobyhanna, known as the Wills Mansion, serves as a museum for the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association.

See ST. ANN’S, page 16

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THE JOURNAL OF THE POCONO PLATEAU, OCTOBER 23–29, 2020 — PAGE 11

by Seth Isenberg

Crosswalk Enforcement in Mt. Pocono

Pocono Mountain Regional Police are beginning a program this week to help educate motorists and pedestrians on safety when crossing the road.

There will be enforcement of the pedestrian crossing law by issuing citations or warnings to motorists that do not stop when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk. The PMRP Department was awarded a Pedes-

trian Enforcement grant from PennDOT to help educate motorists and pedestrians on safety when crossing the road 10-9 at about 2:35 a.m., PMRPD was dispatched to respond to unit 104 at 151 Snowshoe Court in Mount Pocono Borough about a man bleeding from the shoulder and acting strangely. A resident of the

condo complex called this in.

Officers arrived, and found an adult male dead from a gunshot, Amir Moore from Carbondale, in a bedroom of the unit. An adult female, Shadea Moore of Mount Pocono (Amir’s sister), was also dead from a gunshot in the same room. Tyrone Johnson was found alive, bleeding from the shoulder, in the same bedroom and he was removed from the scene. EMS began treatment and Johnson was subsequently life-flighted from the scene.

PMRPD later charged Tyrone Johnson with Criminal Homicide in these deaths.

Amir Moore suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Shadea Moore appears to have suffered a single gunshot. Police

were able to locate and recover a handgun and handgun casings.

The witness who made the 911 call told police she was woken up by popping sounds. She then saw Johnson wandering in the apartment. He was suffering from a wound and was acting strangely. She gathered her children and left the apartment. When leaving, she saw Amir Moore lying motionless on the bedroom floor.

At the hospital, Johnson told the PMRPD Detective with him that he shot the siblings and may have attempted to shoot himself, saying he fired the gun rapidly and was not sure who he shot first.

Johnson’s statements were consistent with evidence uncovered at the scene. He has

been charged with two counts of Criminal Homicide, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one of recklessly endangering another person; AND as a felon, he was a person not to allowed possess a firearm. From the hospital, he was video arraigned before Magisterial Judge Philip Riley. Due to the charge of criminal homicide, no bail was set.

10-20 just before noon, PA State Police-Lehighton sent an officer to investigate a cruelty to animals report from the Carbon County Animal Shelter of a dog chained to a bed at a home in Bear Creek Lake, Penn Forest Township. Police arrived and with the assistance of Animal Shelter staff, removed the dog. Charges may be filed.

At 4:10 p.m. on the 20th, a 28 y/o Stroudsburg-area man tried to steal the purse of a 67 y/o Effort woman as she walked in the parking lot of the Weis Market in Brodheadsville. The woman was knocked over as he grabbed the purse. She was unhurt.

Bystanders in the parking lot chased the man down and tackled him, and held him until three PSP-F troopers arrived. Dennis Kowalski was arrested and taken to the county jail to await arraignment on robbery charges.

At 5:33 p.m. on 10-18, PMRPD officers were called to A Pocono Country Place in Coolbaugh Twp. on a report of a missing senior citizen.

Police were told that a woman suffering from dementia was last seen walking away from her home in the 600 block of Country Place Drive around 9:30 a.m. Officers began interviews with the family to get a See POLICE BEAT, page 14

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Editorial Keeping It Real

by Ruth Isenberg As we wind down these last few weeks before the election, it’s important to remind ourselves that while politics is serious stuff, it isn’t reflective of reality for most people. It’s easy to get caught up in the turmoil on social media, TV and newspapers, and begin to lose faith in ordinary virtues such as common sense and common courtesy.

But keep in mind, the people who are inciting incivility on both sides of the aisle are not common. The majority of people care about politics, to some extent. They self-identify as more of a liberal or as a conservative, and try to pay attention to the way their elected officials represent them.

If you allow yourself to become overwhelmed by the political discourse going on in the days leading up to the election, you might come to believe that those who disagree with your politics actually dislike you as a person. That’s the way much of the on-line rhetoric is presented. Those who disagree with a stated position are fools, or unpatriotic.

Compare that intolerant attitude to your interactions with your friends, family and neighbors. While some subjects may be off limits with some people until the election is over in order to keep the peace, most people care about a lot more than they way those they interact with are going to vote.

This doesn’t downplay the importance of political engagement, or negate the importance of being informed and exercising the right to vote. But the election will come…and go…and we will still be living side by side and working together to better our families, our neighborhoods, and our nation. That’s the reality we need to cling to right now.

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Twp., just off Route 115 on Effort Mountain, at 12:52 a.m. on 9-20 found an intoxicated 25 y/o Blakeslee-area driver with drugs, and a large amount of cash — PSP-L. There are a variety of DUI and drug arrests these past weeks.

Ambulance took him to GWV hospital to mend minor injuries. (Subarus are great.) All Continued from page 11 Points Towing went out to pick description, and a search was up the pieces and the heavily organized. With the help of damaged car. PFTVFD#2 aidthe Coolbaugh Twp. Volunteer ed PSP-F with traffic control.

Fire Company personnel, a The driver will be ticketed for search and rescue was started. the crash.

A PMRPD officer found her 10-10 at 3:12 p.m., a RivKeeping the in the woods nearby at about erside, NJ, driver missed the Rubber side down 6:50 p.m. She was then taken turn off Route 903 into the to LVH-Pocono.

10-20 at 4:45 p.m., a 66 y/o Valerio’s Plaza in Albrights10 a.m. 10-7, during an argu- Lake Harmony driver was ville and slammed into a utility ment at a Fun Court, Effort driving north on Route 903 pole with his ’03 Ford Explorarea home, a 21 y/o Effort in Penn Forest Twp. when his er, snapping the pole. The 62 local man slammed a car ’03 Subaru drifted off the road y/o driver was unhurt. Penn door on a 19 y/o Bangor area and went into a ditch. The Forest VFD#2 assisted PSP-F woman’s arm, then put a chair impact flipped the car multiple at the scene. PSP-F ticketed behind the door to hold the times, ending up rubber side the driver for driving at an unarm there. Police were called up, facing south. Lehighton safe speed. and PSP-Fern Ridge officers arrived and arrested him.

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Obituaries ELEANOR A. KOHV On October 5, 2020, Eleanor Sarasota, Florida, where she A. Kohv of Locust Lake Village loved walking along the beach collecting seashells. in Pocono Lake peacefully She is survived by her passed away at home with her children, Richard Kohv and son and daughter by her side.

Barbara Kohv both of Pocono She was the loving wife of the late Helmut Kohv, who passed Lake; brother, Alfred “Bobby” Sabatino of Yonkers, New away in 1980.

York; sister, Lorraine “Tootsie” Born at home in New York Tamburello of Bronx, New City on November 29, 1922, York; and several nieces and she was one of four daughnephews. In addition to her ters and four sons of the late husband, she was preceded Michael and Rose (Ramponi) in death by sisters, Elizabeth Sabatino.

Converso and Anna Sabatino; Eleanor made her home in the Pocono Mountains over 50 and brothers, George, Eugene, and Vincent Sabatino. years ago where she lovingHer family wishes to thank ly raised her family. Fondly all who visited with her and known as “Ellie” or “El” by some, she thoroughly enjoyed those who helped care for her through her later years of life. cooking and entertaining for A private memorial service all who came through her door. For years, summers were will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Pocono Lake. Crespent teaching children Arts mation has been entrusted to & Crafts and during colder Bolock Funeral Home Cremamonths, she was an extraortory. dinary saleswoman at a local mountain ski shop. After ELIZABETH L. MILLER retiring, Eleanor wintered in Elizabeth L. Miller, 70, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Francis and Mary E. (Oxenford) Leary.

She was a resident of Tobyhanna for the past 25 years and was of the Catholic faith.

Elizabeth is survived by a daughter, Kathleen E. Miller of Tobyhanna.

WALTER HUSSAR TIMOTHY JOSEPH CHERNEY Walter Hussar, 71, of Lake home a safe haven for all who Timothy Joseph “TJ” CherHarmony, passed away on entered. ney, 70, of Tobyhanna, died Thursday, September 10, In addition to his wife, he Saturday, October 10, 2020 is survived by his sons, Greg 2020, in his home. at home. He was the loving Before retiring, he was an Cherney of Royersford, and husband of Mary (Wenzel) equipment maintenance techCherney, with whom he shared John Cherney and his wife, nician for the Bethlehem Steel Jessica of Fort Irwin, Cal40 years of marriage.

Corporation. ifornia; daughters, Jenene Born in Jersey City, New A son of the late Frederick Jersey, he was a son of the late Cherney of Marietta, Georand Lydia Amelia (Everitt) gia, and Kaitlyn Vanscoten George and Wanda (BramoHussar, he served in the U.S. and her husband, Nicholas wicz) Cherney.

Army as a helicopter crew TJ was owner and operator of Tobyhanna; sister, Susan of Divine Sign of Tobyhanna. Sheridan of Wurtsboro, New chief in the Vietnam War. He was confirmed at York; and beloved grandHe had the gift of drawing Ebenezer Evangelical Congrechildren, Amilee, Hailey, people together. TJ lit up a gational Church, Jim Thorpe.

Autumn, Gabe, and Axton. room when he arrived, noWalter had a love for cars, In addition to his parents, toriously with coffee in one hunting and fishing, and enTimothy was preceded in hand and his guitar in the death by siblings Rose Marie joyed his many friendships other. He not only brought in his community. He was the music, he brought life to Wilson, Helen Donnelly, a fixture in Lake Harmony, Margaret Bem, and William the party. TJ loved to play frequently seen sitting outside Mack. for others, was often found at the Country Peddler, and Reverend Doctor Gina at open mic, and will be also had many friends at the Maffia conducted a memorial remembered for playing at Blakeslee Flea Market. service October 15 at Bolock home during the holidays, Surviving are two siblings, Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise special occasions, and just Darlene Dierkes of Jim Thorpe Valley Road, Cresco. Private for fun. cremation has been entrusted and Bill Hussar of Summit Hill.

He was unwavering in his He was also predeceased to Bolock Funeral Home Crefaith and a deeply spiritual by a brother Fritz and a sister being. He loved to understand matory.

Joann Hussar. how things worked, take them apart, and fix or rebuild them. His engineer mind coupled with his big vision was expressed through his SHADEA A. D. MOORE art, music, poems, inventions, In addition to her parents, Shadea A.D. Moore, 29, of cooking, and the one thing she is survived by her brothMount Pocono, died unexthat mattered to him most, pectedly on Friday, October 9, ers, Roger Moore Jr. of Carhis love for his family. He bondale, and Sadeek Moore was known for making others 2020. of Brodheadsville; maternal Born in Newark, New Jerlaugh and having made his sey, she was the loving daugh- grandfather, Dewey Smith of East Orange, New Jersey; and ter of Roger Sr. and Rhonda a multitude of aunts, uncles, Moore of Gouldsboro. and cousins.

Shadea graduated from A service was held October Pocono Mountain West High 18 at Bolock Funeral Home, School in 2009. She later worked for an industrial paper 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. Private cremation is manufacturer. Her hobbies included singing, dancing and entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory. watching movies, particularly those with a strong female lead character. She especially enjoyed attending the car shows at the Javits Center.

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St. Ann’s…

Continued from page 10

Regular Masses at Saint Ann’s Church ended approximately five years ago and the church was used for weddings

and funerals up until last fall.

The stained-glass windows, imported from Innsbruck Austria, have been removed as well as the pews, altar, and statues.

As part of the agreement, covenants in the deed will

stipulate the bodies of Annie Wills and her family members interred in the crypt will remain in place. The Diocese is going to provide a representative sample of a stained-glass window from the church to the Coolbaugh

the public for tours through the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association and to heirs of the Wills family.

Saving the church from demolition would not have been possible without tremendous support from local citizens, members of the Wills/ Coroner family, and the outTownship Historical Associstanding pro-bono professionation Historical Association al legal services from Attorney for permanent display. The John Prevoznik.

Diocese will also erect memoThe Coolbaugh Township rial plaques on the two graves Historical Association thanks in the crypt that were not all who participated in this inscribed and will celebrate a effort.

Mass in memory of the Wills Submitted by Family at Most Holy Trinity William L. Leonard, Jr. Parish in Cresco each NoPresident vember in perpetuity. The Coolbaugh Township crypts will remain open to Historical Association