The Journal of the Pocono Plateau

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VOLUME 26, NUMBER 14

December Holidays, 2021

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Clymer Library holds first-ever tree lighting

by Lori R. Cooper Tobyhanna and Tunkhannock community members

gathered for the Clymer library’s first annual Christmas tree lighting on December 3.

Director Becky Wanamaker,

Phil & Dori Whitehurst, Board of Trustees.

Clymer Library director Becky Wanamaker, left, with Emily Daly of the Board of Trustees.

who has been with the library for five months, was happy to see a good crowd come to celebrate the tree lighting and the community.

Dorthy and Dennis Hodge are newly retired and living in the area full time since August after owning their home here for 18 years. Mrs. Hodge expressed her love of a ”smallish, close knit, Americana community.” Neither had their library card yet, but are looking forward to getting them.

Fran DePiano, chair of the Tunkhannock board of supervisors, welcomed the crowd.

Tobyhanna Township was represented by supervisors Rachel Schickling and David Scarlett, Sloane, and Calem.

Carbone. Schickling noted, “The lights symbolize knowledge,” and that the library offers an array of activities for seniors, yoga classes and other opportunities for the community.

Thanks were given to Trudi Denlinger and her family as the sponsors. Denlinger expressed that the library is “an extension of community for Tobyhanna & Tunkhannock.”

Holiday cookies, and hot chocolate donated by Mountaintop Lodge, and reindeer shaped treats were plentiful.

Children’s holiday craft packages were given out. The trustees decided to gather donations for a free raffle for gift baskets rather than asking for donations.

See CLYMER TREE, page 2

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Clymer Tree Continued from page 1

The sense of community and pen and all those who attended. warmth was felt by everyone Clymer Library is located at 115 who helped make this event hap- Firehouse Rd., Pocono Pines.

After lighting the tree a sense of community was felt as the crowd sang “Silent Night,” “Jingle “Bells” and “Here Comes Santa Claus.” Right on cue, straight from the North Pole, Santa arrived.

The local Boy Scout troops played a role in making the tree lighting happen. Troop 94 leader Gordon Argot explained that the scouts did landscaping, pulled weeds and made a wall and patio with pavers.

Steven Michiels became an Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank, with his 3-4 month project of completing the pavers. He is now an assistant Scoutmaster, teaching the scouts.

Matthew Scardigno also earned his Eagle Scout status by taking care of the tree and landscaping at the library. The Boy Scouts raised funds for these projects by having a car Scouts at the tree lighting at Clymer Library. wash.

All photos by Lori R. Cooper

Blakeslee United Methodist Church Choir (BUMC), directed by Julie Kerrick, is again delighting our community with their 2021 Christmas cantata. Written by Joseph M. Martin, Tidings of Joy, a Celtic Christmas Celebration, will be performed on Saturday, December 18, at 4 p.m. at the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, 203 Spur Road.

Tidings of Joy recognizes that Christmas brings to our hearts an extravagant joy that is difficult to express in words alone.

Please join us as Christmas joy wraps us in the beautiful,

surrounds us with songs, and cradles us in arms of promise.

The Blakeslee Choir includes choral voices from Blakeslee United Methodist Church, Pocono Lake Methodist Church, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, and Faith Lutheran Church. Marlies and Al Kerrick narrate the cantata, Joy Waltz creates her stunning videography. Director Julie Kerrick will solo.Steven Gray is the Pastor of the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church. For more information, please call 570-646-7727.

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Lighting the tree at PMPL

by Lori R. Cooper

The Pocono Mountain Public Library in Tobyhanna held their annual tree lighting on Saturday. December 11. Ann Shincovich, who has been the director of the library since 2004, noted the event had a great turnout.

New children’s librarian Ms. Ann Marie, also known as the “reading elf” was excited to have Santa there for a meet and greet. Children were

given activities and puzzles to take home. Ms. Ann Marie expressed how she loves to “foster kids’ learning and love of reading.” One of her favorite books is “The Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. On Mondays and Wednesdays Ms. Ann Marie does Storytime via Zoom.

To join the Zoom readings go to kidsread@poconolibrary. org.

Santa, Ms. Shincovich and Ms. Ann Marie lit up the library’s Christmas tree.

The library is working on opening a Parent Center. This will assist parents with their children’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) and help parents to assist their children with issues such as dyslexia.

On my way to the event I was reminded of why people like living in small towns.

I followed the GPS to get to the library and it announced “arrived,” however I was in front of a residence. I then lost my internet connection and I waved down a couple who were driving. They were kind enough to suggest I follow them to the library as it was 10 minutes away and difficult to explain directions. While behind them I noticed the license plate said, “BIGPANA” making me curious as to the meaning.

Julio Menendez, aka “BIGPANA”, and his wife Jearldean explained that people starting calling him this and it became his nickname, as he is from Panama. They had been vacationing in the area for 15 years and bought a house here three years ago. I invited them into the library event. Their kindness gave me a sense of “community” and spreading holiday cheer.

The Pocono Mountain Public Library is located at 5500 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna.

It may help to jot down directions as I was told it’s easy to get lost getting there without an internet connection. I’m glad that Santa has reindeers to guide his sleigh and doesn’t have to worry about losing his Internet connection!

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POCONO MOUNTAIN PUBLIC MOUNTAIN LIBRARY Director Ann Shincovich with chidren’s librarian Ms. Ann Marie.

JP: Lori R. Cooper

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Cardinal Hollow offers lots more than wine at Tiki Bar

by Ruth Isenberg Chris Boyd is a happy man.

He likes what he does. He is exicted about the products he produces. And he’s very happy with his newest location, the Tiki Bar Tasting Room in Pocono Lake.

Boyd is the owner of Cardinal Hollow Winery, a company that produces more than the over 30 varieties of wines made in West Point, PA. A line of canned ciders has been added to the inventory.

Boyd is working with a small butcher to produce sausages flavored with Cardinal Hollow wines. And his tasting rooms sell hard seltzers and cocktails made with Pennyslvania-made alcohols.

How did he get started? “It’s a hobby gone mad,” he says.

He started making 8 to 10 fruit wines. Over one pound of fruit goes into each bottle. He uses no grapes, no syrups, no additives, nothing artificial. At one point he had over 3,000 gallons of wine in his basement.

Instead of keeping the winery in his home, he rented a barn with 500 square feet for production. By the next year, his production and storage area was up to 2,000 square feet.

He’s added wines from agave that taste like tequila, and

wines aged in whiskey barrels that taste like…whiskey.

How did he end up in the Poconos? Boyd has a home in Lake Naomi. Prior to Covid, he was taking his mobile wine truck to over 100 festivals and shows each year. When Covid-19 shut everything down, one day he stopped with it at Matirko Hardware right down the road from the Tiki Bar’s current location. He sold three bottles to the owner, and set up shop outside. “I sold more wine in 5 minutes at the hardware store over Memorial Day weekend than I had in the previous two weeks,” he says.

He wanted something more permanent, something protected from the weather. He went to work putting it together, creating a tropic-themed room with an attractive rear courtyard at 892 Route 940. It has space for private parties, snack options, and “wines that no one else makes,” he notes.

While most of his customers are local, now that Covid restrictions have eased somewhat, he and server Tracey Elise are enjoying meeting visitors from New York and New Jersey.

“It’s a fun little place to go,” Boyd says, and it’s clear he’s among those who are having fun.

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Three Kings coming to Stroudsburg January 8 The Poconos’ Three Kings Celebration will take place in St. Luke’s Parish Hall at the corner of Ninth and Main Streets in Stroudsburg on Saturday, January 8, from 3-5:30

p.m. In the long-standing tradition of Latin America and parts of Europe, community leaders dressed as the biblical figures (Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12) will distribute a gift to each young

child who comes to honor the Christmas Story. Admission is free and open to people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds.

This year’s event returns to the parish hall at St. Luke’s where the first such event was held in 1979. It features a lively bilingual retelling of the bible account of the Three Kings. In simple language understandable by children, the narrative

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describes the Magi as symbols of the world’s cultural, racial and religious diversity. When the Three Kings followed the Star of Bethlehem they found unity of purpose and peace with their neighbors. A live tableau of the Nativity will highlight the event. The Three Kings will then distribute an age and gender appropriate gift for every child 12 and under.

“Our Hispanic children and grandchildren know about Santa Claus but they shouldn’t forget our tradition of the Three Kings who give gifts to good boys and girls,” explained Patsy Ortíz, a member of FLECHA’s Community Board. “We will observe the wearing of masks and other health requirements in force during the pandemic,” she said, “because this tradition is too important to become another victim of Covid.”

Toys can be donated at local churches and other locations.

Advance registration is urged. Send numbers of boys and girls with ages by email to: nepaflecha@gmail.com.

Further information is available on Facebook at “FLECHA Poconos” or at www.FLECHA poconos.org.

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Seth’s Sightings It’s Christmas party season.

Ruth and I enjoyed our first gathering of the season last Friday, a dinner, and as the evening went on, I found myself content just to be around friends, to enjoy their stories and their company. I’m looking forward to the next gathering, and those ahead of the new year.

I lit a candle each day of Chanukah. All eight are lit on my electric menorah as I write this column. It will be part of my holiday decorations for Christmas and New Year.

Kudos to all who put up Christmas lighting. These festive beacons brighten these dark days. Each day after the solstice on the 21st of December through to the summer solstice in June offers a bit more daylight — something to brighten our thoughts during these days of early sunsets.

There was a warm spell earlier this month that allowed the forsythia bush beside our office in White Haven to put out a handful of yellow flowers, which was kind-of amazing for December.

Ruth and I took advantage of the very pleasant temperatures to continue some yard work that would normally be done wearing gloves and hats, with freezing fingers and very cold noses. For the first time in a few years, we’ve done a thorough job with our yard leaves. Our dogs were not very helpful, in that we had to defend the piles of leaves from the male, who thought they were something he should mark. The yard project is complete before the next predicted snows.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins finally got back on the ice after a break after some of their players got Covid and games were shut down in early December. This past week, the

team returned to the ice and lost to the Hershey Bear twice, but on the Sunday in between, they bounced back versus the Springfield Thunderbirds, the top team in the division, shutting them out, 6-0. This win was extra fun because the Penguins brought in a minor league goalie from out west who had never played in the AHL before. That kindness was rewarded with an outstanding bit of work in goal, stopping all 28 shots thrown at him. Congratulations Matt Jurusik.

For the next weeks, the Penguins are on road trips. Their next home game, also versus Hershey, is on the 27th, followed by a pair versus Cleveland on the 31st AND the 1st.

I’ve been minding other hockey news, and note that there’s a bit of grumbling within the NHL’s professional hockey players association as to whether members are going to play in the Olympics in China in February, due to some proposed rules. I’d like to think that some of them already made conscious decisions not to play due to objections about how China treats

by Seth Isenberg

its minorities and political dissenters.

On the football front, I am enjoying the Patriots season along with that of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I’m not sure what to make of the Eagles – perhaps they do have a quarterback in Gardner Minshew, and the Steelers in Big Ben’s last season. As for the Jets, ha and double ha.

Penn State (7-5) will take on the SEC’s Arkansas (8-4) in the Outback Bowl in Tampa at noon on January 1. It’s an exciting pairing, and should make for a fun game to watch.

Pitt (11-2) has been paired with the very impressive Michigan State team (10-2) in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta at 7 p.m. on Dec. 29.

There’s a bunch of good football matchups in this year’s bowl line up.

We’re on the road to Philadelphia regularly now for meetings. Being in the city reminds us about how lucky we are to miss rush hour traffic. The city is quite pretty all decorated for Christmas.

The nice December weather is making the drives easy so far.

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weather looks like it will hold until Christmas, with a few chances for a little snow to decorate the Pocono Plateau.

There are not big storms in the forecasts, yet. The advantage to this is that I can decorate for the holiday with more lights.

Big Boulder Ski Area will open for the season as this issue begins circulation, joining sister Jack Frost Mountain in welcoming skiers. Farther down the road,

Blue Mountain is open. The coming cold nights should be enough to have Camelback’s and Shawnee’s snowmakers open trails on their mountains within a few days, and ideally cover substantial terrain before Christmas weekend.

I’m still shopping, but did get the gift of lower fuel prices for the house. Here’s hoping that our readers are finding what they seek for gifts this month.

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Tunkhannock Twp considers change to building height regs

by Lori R. Cooper The Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on December 8.

It was noted that executive

sessions were held October 20 and November 3. The Treasurer’s report included that $75,250.03 in payments was approved and paid for October, 2021. The 2020 Audit was

also approved.

Resolution 2021-307 was approved for the 2022 police budget.

A public hearing will be held on January 13 at 7 p.m.

regarding proposed ordinance 2021-05. This ordinance will increase C-2 (Commercial, office and retail) building height limits from 35 feet to 60 feet.

In other current business a

motion was made and approved to appoint Alexander Jackson to the Planning Commission.

Secretary Tina Kernan was thanked for helping with the 2022 budget. The fact that taxes were not raised was stated.

A Tiger Mower was purchased via Municibid for $34,120. Approval was made to pay this amount and the $3,780 commission.

The board will be exploring different electric provider rates and make a decision about which provider will be used at the next meeting.

A proposed donation of $10,000 to the fire company was approved.

Also discussed and approved was a 2-year contract with “TextMyGov” with a yearly rate of $4,500 and an $1,800 set up fee. After that, the contract can be renewed annually.

This app will allow the Township to alert residents of emergencies via text as well as have answers to questions such as how to get permits.

An end of the year meeting will be held on December 29 at 9 a.m. A reorganization meeting is scheduled for January 3 at 9 a.m. Township offices will close at noon on December 23, and will be closed all day December 24. A schedule for 2022-2023 events, such as spring cleaning, is in the works.

The next meeting of Tunkhannock Board of Supervisors will be held January 13 at 7 p.m. at the township building, located at 1557 Long Pond Rd., Long Pond.

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Christmas comes to Blakeslee Community Center

by Lori R. Cooper

Blakeslee Community Center held its tree lighting on December 10. Joy filled the air with homemade candies

by Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate, cookies and gifts for all.

Board President Tammy Livziey noted that this year’s event is different due to Covid and social distancing. Tables with gifts, gift baskets for sale and candy were spread out through the room. Hot chocolate and cookies were available on the porch.

Making spirits bright were Mr. & Mrs. Claus, giving out gifts to each child. Also known as JoAnn and Maurice Berger, this is their first appearance at the community center. Mrs. Berger made amazingly decorated candy, some in the shape On Santa’s lap, being handed a gift bag from Mrs. of Santa and Christmas trees.

Claus, is Gabriella Kosciusko, age 2. (Sister Allison, See COMMUNITY CENTER, page 9 age 5, was too shy to get on Santa’s lap.)

PSP to offer teen policing program Pennsylvania State Police’s (PSP) Bureau of Training and Education is launching The Hill Impact Program, a 15week program which provides teens between the ages of 15 and 18 who are considering a career in law enforcement

with insight on what it takes to be a PSP Trooper. Students will have one-on-one interaction with PSP Troopers while learning about various aspects of law enforcement, including the PA crimes code, vehicle code, rules of criminal proce-

Blakeslee Community Center board members, from left, Donna Slagle, Tammy Livziey (president), Michelle and Pat Simonik.

All photos by Lori R. Cooper

“Teenagers who are considering a career in law enforcedures, and principles of law ment are encouraged to enroll enforcement, as well as partic- in this free program designed ipating in physical fitness. to educate and give those in The Hill Impact Program attendance a unique experience will take place at the PSP showcasing the career of a state Academy, the training grounds trooper,” said Major George for thousands of PSP Troopers Bivens director of PSP’s Bureau since 1960. of Training and Education.

The program will begin in February. Participants will meet once a week for two hours in the evening and one Saturday a month for three hours. Teens interested in attending should contact Trooper Clint Long no later than January 7, at ra-sprecruiter-acad@pa.gov or 717-4974577. Class size is limited.

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Community Center

teer firefighter, recently taught a CPR class at the Community Center. He also teaches EMS classes and volunteers as an EMT at Pocono Raceway.

The Community Center hosts monthly free events, including a recent luncheon for veterans and first responders.

The food was made by board members. It has been difficult to schedule events due to Covid but plans are underway for game nights, dinners and more. Two different martial arts class are held here. The Community Center hall, with a full kitchen, can be rented out.

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All filled with deliciousness!

In addition to gift bags for each child, a raffle was held for children to get another, bigger gift.

The Community Center has plans to expand, including expanding 16 feet to make the building handicap accessible.

Donations are being gathered.

Livziey wrote and received a $400,000 grant for renovations and expansion. A small new room is planned. Bids for this are currently being sought.

The board hopes to bring back music and other events at the center. 2023 will mark its 100 year anniversary.

Blakeslee Community Center is located at the corner of Routes 115 and 940, Blakeslee.

Ria James presents research in stream ecology Scott and Betty Goodale.

Scott and Betty Goodale attended the event, having had their second date in the Poconos and now married for 51 years. They have lived here full time since 2013 and love the “small town, community feel and wildlife and fresh air.”

Mr. Goodale, retired from the Air Force and a former volun-

Students enrolled in Dr. Paul Wilson’s Stream Ecology course at East Stroudsburg University spent the semester working on research projects.

On December 7 they showcased their work during a poster session. Ria James, of Tobyhanna, was among those students.

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Coolbaugh looks at Lakeside Drive speed solutions

by Patrick R. Albano

increased number of deer accidents along Lakeside Drive.

Another resident said, “LakeThe Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors held both side is not the only problem, Polk Road is another problem its work session regarding speeding concerns on Lakeside area including tractor trailers.”

When one resident asked how Drive and a regular monthly meeting at the Municipal Center this will be enforced, Weimer stated, “We need to petition in Tobyhanna on December 7.

The work session was called the higher ups at the state level. PennDOT has traffic studies to order by chairman Bill and data available.”

Weimer. Supervisor Alma When asked about the posRuiz-Smith began by dissibility of constructing speed cussing speeding concerns bumps as a solution and deteron Lakeside Drive stating, “There have been a number of rent, Weimer replied. “It’s not going to happen because they are complaints from residents of a detriment to snow removal.” speeding from 45-65 mph.”

Ruiz-Smith asked about the Supervisor Anthony Lamanpossibility of contacting the tia commented that “speeds legislature on this issue as should be no more than 25 well as doubling fines. Solicimph on this road.” Weimer tor Patrick Armstrong replied, stated, “We need to contact “You can do this on township PennDOT to start a conversaroads but not state roads.” tion,” and also to collaborate At the regular meeting which with the police department. followed, there was discus“We have had a sizable numsion on the Planning Comber of accidents there and any signs that are missing we need mission’s recommendation of to let PennDOT know about. In requested waivers for Pocono the meantime we will go to the Corporate Center Warehouse police to ensure that they patrol (1901 Corporate Center Drive, Tobyhanna). This 400,000 that area on a regular basis.”

Additional public comments square foot project still needs on speeding included the

Coolbaugh Corrections

by Seth Isenberg In the previous issue’s Coolbaugh Township story, the association with the lake and water problem was identified as Pocono Farms East … which doesn’t have a lake. The association with the water and lake problems is Pocono Summit Lake Estates, on the south end of the township.

Coolbaugh’s engineer for sewer projects and the like was also mis-identified – he is David Kavitski.

several outside approvals and waivers. There was additional discussion on landscaping and replacement of trees.

Ruiz-Smith questioned a small wetlands pocket and asked, “Where does the water go?”

A township resident asked if there was a tenant for the building and Ruiz-Smith replied, “Build it and they will come.”

She also noted that she wants to visit the location and requested an additional work session.

The following additional motions were voted on and unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors: Planning Commission Recommendation of Conditional Approval of Pocono Mountain Corporate Center Warehouse (1901 Corporate Center Drive, Tobyhanna). 5-0.

Request for release of financial security for Pocono Transcrete Inc., Land Development Plan in the amount of $19, 614.00-Belmont Ave. 5-0.

Adoption of Ordnance #1462021: An Ordinance amending Chapter 350 of the Code of Ordinances of Coolbaugh Twp. prohibiting improvements and/

or personal property from being placed within the Right of Way and amending chapter 375 of the Code of Ordinances of Coolbaugh Twp by authorizing the issuance of citations for violations of chapter 375 adding to and updating the Snow Emergency Route Designations and adding additional locations where parking is prohibited. Ruiz-Smith questioned tractor trailers taking out guard rails. 5-0.

Discussion under conflict of Interest: Attorney Nick Haros on representation of Center Rock Realty in preparation of a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Ray Price— Atty. Armstrong stated, “There is not really a conflict of interest—This is a transactional matter not litigation.” 5-0.

Authorization to purchase an Emergency Management Trailer for the Emergency Management office.

Three quotes were received —$8,067.47; $8,695 and $8,251 to purchase trailers— the item is in stock. 5-0 Joseph Rogan-Inclusion in Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage-5-0.

A request to release tax funds in the amount of $20,000 for the Coolbaugh Twp Volunteer Fire Company Kitchen Remodeling Project passed 4-0 with Weimer abstaining.

Authorization for business manager Meredith Thompson and Weimer to spec out a diesel Tahoe for Emergency Management Vehicle and order the vehicle within the amount budgeted ($46,000 Truck Purchase + $11,000 for upfitting). 5-0.

The Pocono Mountain Regional Police COPS Grant was tabled to be added to the next agenda citing a 45-day waiting period.

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Mount Pocono hears report on borough building work

by Pat Albano

the budget.”

Bills of $162,492.44 were approved for payment.

At the Mount Pocono BorZoning Codes Enforcement ough held its regular meeting on December 6, 2021. Council Officer Alexis Wilkinson was president Francis O’Boyle an- asked for an update on 32 nounced that several new busi- Brunswick demolition and stated that this could be comnesses including Starbucks pleted by the end of the year. and McDonald’s properties A SERVPRO representative will be placed on the tax rolls was present at the meeting to for 2022. answer questions regarding Mayor Michael Penn water and mold damage at the offered congratulations to the Borough Hall. SERVPRO’s new mayor, the tax collector and new council members. He proposed cost of $70,773.50 includes setting up everything, gave an update on the budget stating, “there have been three ripping up carpet on floors and cleaning non-porous surfaces. budget work sessions thus Council member Mike Oser far.” He added, “there are a few questions with line items,” asked about insulation and cleaning ducts. SERVPRO also and said, “the budget is prostated they will dispose of all ceeding well and this Friday that is removed. SERVPRO there will be a final review on

indicates once work begins, turn-around time to be back in the building is approximately two-weeks. O’Boyle stated, “the mold should be taken care of first and I want to hear what the engineer has to say.”

O’Boyle closed with “I want to see all the steps to solve the problem and on paper the total costs.”

Engineer Andy Nunez addressed O’Boyle’s questions stating, “There are some baseline items that need to be done before solving the problem.” He added, “there are many things that govern water including high ground water, façade issues and broken utilities.” He continued, “I want to investigate further as it might be a ground water issue.” He noted, “You do not want to dig up the entire foundation and put a new drain system in as that would be much more costly.”

Council member Aida Montanez asked about the cost of weather barriers, and Nunez responded that it is labor intensive—”Materials are only in the thousands, but labor could add tens of thousands to get full flashing installed around the building.” A motion was

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Under new business, the mayor stated, “Tobyhanna was recently awarded a $250,000 grant and Mt Pocono Borough is entitled to a portion of the

grant.” There was also an update on the Borough Building Park Grant [GTRP] about which council member Patty Bucco stated, “We did not get the grant as there was intense competition.”

The discussion of the Borough Manager position and ordinance was tabled for the next meeting and with no further public participation the meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

PennDOT holds open house on bridge tolling PennDOT held its open house forum on Wednesday, December 8, about the proposed tolling to fund the new bridge on Interstate 80 over the Lehigh River. The threehour long session drew area residents and officials to the Split Rock Resort to look over information about the project, and speak with PennDOT officials.

The proposal is to toll eastbound travelers on Interstate 80, with the toll gantry located in East Side borough. Tolls would be as low as $1 for cars and $6 for large trucks, to $2 for cars and $12 for the big trucks. Tolls would be in place for 30 years, until the loan is paid. The project is estimated to cost 50 to 52 million dollars.

PennDOT has listened to locals during an official session held here earlier this year. Improvements to the traffic diversion route are now offered on Route 940 through East Side and White Haven, including fixing the retaining wall along the Lehigh River, improving guide rails and repaving; improving the Route 940 and

437 intersection; repairing the base and road surface on Berwick Street/ Route 940 in White Haven, and more.

A study for Route 940 in this section is promised after the project is completed to compare traffic forecasts to actual use. Any new challenges would then be addressed.

Most of the locals were opposed to having tolls for the bridge. Many were concerned about the traffic that would choose to take local roads to avoid the tolls.

Construction on the bridge is projected to get underway in 2023 at the earliest. Tolls, if they end up being approved to be used, would begin at that time. Construction would start with a new and wider eastbound span, just south of the existing bridges. Once that span is completed and opened, westbound traffic will be diverted to the old eastbound bridge, and the north-most span would then be demolished – after which a new span would be constructed in its place. No homes or businesses will be taken for this project.

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Real Estate Auction ESTATE SETTLEMENT AUCTION REAL ESTATE, CONTENTS, 1999 CHEVY VAN SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2022 RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES 23 UPPER LAKEVIEW DRIVE MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWSP., EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA 11 A.M. REAL ESTATE consists of Rustic Stream Front Home with Guest Quarters. Main Area has Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Den. Guest Quarters has Living Room, Bedroom, Galley Kitchen. Attached Garage. Large Deck overlooking Stream. Public Road. No Dues, Come Bid your Price. Tax Code: 9-7-1-21 TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: $10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS. No Buyer’s Premium, No Back Taxes.

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Police Beat by Seth Isenberg In these recent reports are the first snow-caused crashes of the season. On 11-28, a 19 y/o Effort driver lost control of his Camry on snow-covered Merwinsburg Road and put his car into the guide rail, then into the nearby creek. He was not hurt, but was warned about driving at a safe speed for road conditions.

There were plenty of other crashes — into deer, into trees, and into other vehicles, including the usual rear-enders on Route 209 or Route 115 near Brodheadsville Some crashes were DUIrelated. Most of the other reports on DUIs, and on drugs for that matter, were after traffic stops when Troopers saw unsafe driving.

A traffic stop at 3:19 a.m. 1114 on a Honda Civic on I-80 in Tunkhannock Twp. had PSP seeing suspicious activity. A search found about 500 bricks of suspected heroin.

The 31 y/o NYC man who drove the car was arrested and taken to the Monroe County jail.

A traffic stop on 11-27 on a vehicle driving I-80 found a 23 y/o woman wanted by Plainfield NJ police. Police arrested her and took her to PSP-HQ at Fern Ridge to process. She was then taken to the Monroe County prison to await extradition to NJ. In other reports: A 21 y/o Jim Thorpe area man was arrested for violation of a PFA after an incident on 10-25.

PSP participated in a missing persons search on 12-10.

PSP was investigating a burglary at a Deibert Dr., Jackson Twp. home, reported 11-27, which turned out to be a domestic incident between the victim, 36, and her separated spouse — no burglary had taken place.

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There are more reports of people finding that someone has filed PA Unemployment paperwork on them using their identities in an attempt to collect. Locals are encouraged to call police to report that someone is trying to steal from them.

There were also numerous reports of credit card fraud.

PennDOT Weather permitting, PennDOT crews will be out patching potholes, doing crack sealing, and cutting back brush. As temperatures drop, crews will be ready to do winter roads care. Be alert to PennDOT vehicles — they are out to keep us safe. PennDOT is looking for workers for winter jobs including drivers for the trucks (need CDL) mechanics, welders, skilled labor, dispatch, and clerks. Contact the local PennDOT district office for details.

Kids help classmates through PMRP Foundation contest ‘Tis the season to write with good reason as Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation’s Holiday Writing Contest had students in Pocono Mountain School District sharing “How the holidays mean more than gifts” with a unique twist on the prize.

Entries received in grade categories K-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12 presented their points with hopes of winning a $500 holiday shopping spree for a family in need from their school. While confidentiality remains key for those families, four winning writers—3rd Grader, Jaymie Woolley from Swiftwater Elementary Center; Alexa Meyers in Grade 6 from Tobyhanna Elementary Center, Audrey Colyer, 7th Grader from Pocono Mountain West Junior High, and Pocono Mountain West High School Senior Daniella Troia will also get awesome gifts of their own: the 2022 Pocono Raceway experience next NASCAR race season.

New this year, an amazing number of entries were received in the grades 4-6 category so the Pocono Moun-

tain Regional Police Foundation Board selected two runners-up, Payton Mackes and Amarie Llerandez. Each will receive a complimentary helicopter ride at Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, donated by Dave Moyer of Papillon & Moyer.

Pocono Mountain Regional Police Chief Chris Wagner explains, “As our community’s law enforcement representatives, we look to the holiday season and reflect on the meaning of holiday spirit.

To make the holidays a little brighter for those who need it most, we’ve again partnered the incredible abilities of our students and the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation. By combining the resources of the Foundation with the thoughts, expressions and writing skills of these students we hope to achieve the spirit of giving and bring smiles to those in need.”

Winners were recognized December 14 during the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission’s meeting at headquarters on Route 940 in Pocono Summit.

Obituaries

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DOROTHY “DJ” MORE Dorothy J. “DJ” More, 85, of friends and family.

In addition to her husband, Effort, passed away Wednesshe is survived by three sons, day, December 8, 2021 at Brian and Steven Bachelder, home. both of Wichita, KS, Kenneth She was the loving wife of Bachelder of NJ; two sisters, Richard A. More. They would have observed their 40th wed- Evelyn Pollack of Oklahoma City, OK, and Barbara ding anniversary in April of Jarman and her husband 2022.

Born in Wichita, KS, she was Darrell of Valley Center, KS; the daughter of the late Harry and many grandchildren and Castor and the late Ruby (Col- great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be gan) Castor.

DJ was a branch operations scheduled on a later date at the convenience of the famimanager for the Wall Street brokerage house, Paine, Web- ly. Cremation will take place ber, Jackson & Curtis for over in H.G. Smith Crematory, 20 years. She was a loving and Stroudsburg.

The Kresge Funeral Home, caring wife, mother, grand1763 Route 209 Brodheadsmother, great-grandmother, ville, is in charge of arrangesister, and friend. She will be ments. deeply missed by all of her

DONALD ROBERT KINSLEY Donald Robert Kinsley, 86, E. Walter. He was a founding a lifelong resident of Pocono and lifetime member of the Summit, died Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Monday, Company, and member of the December Masonic Lodge 780 in Cresco.

6, 2021 at In addition to his wife, he Forest City is survived by his son, David Nursing Kinsley of Mount Pocono; and Rehab daughters: Denise Skurnowicz in Forest and her husband, Stephen of City. He was Lenoxville, Jennifer Kinsley the loving and Colin Mangler of Easton, husband of Ann Marie (Fedin) Donna Kinsley and her husKinsley, with whom he shared band, Anderson Verzolla of 63 years of marriage.

Hollister, California; brother, Born in East Stroudsburg, James Kinsley and his wife, he was a son of the late Layton Donna Kay of Pocono Summit; and Helen (Miller) Kinsley. grandchildren Dennis, Dustin, In 1932, Helen and Layton Robert, Suzanne, Mary, and purchased the L.L. Lyons Danielle; and great-grandchilStore which became Kinsley’s dren Brixton and Easton.

Market, where Donald and Pastor Margie Good conJames helped run the family ducted a memorial service business. In 1974, after Helen’s December 12 at Bolock Funerretirement Donald opened al Home 6148 Paradise Valley and operated Kinsley’s Pocono Road, Cresco.

Summit Market and soon after In lieu of flowers, memoriestablished D. Kinsley and Son al donations can be made to Trucking and Produce. the National Kidney FoundaAt the age of 16, Donald trav- tion www.kidney.org. eled to Washington DC to work Private cremation has been as a page in Congress for a short entrusted to Bolock Funeral time for Representative Francis Home Crematory.

SCOTT RAYMOND BITTNER Scott Raymond Bittner, 57, of Pocono Lake, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Torrington, Connecticut, he was a son of Raymond and Marjorie (Peterson) Bittner of Pocono Lake.

Scott received his degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University and worked as an assistant manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Bucks County. As a young man, Scott was an active Boy Scout, participating in two National Jamborees and the Philmont Adventure in New Mexico.

He enjoyed automobiles and transportation from childhood and traveled extensively by car throughout the United States.

Scott loved bowling and baseball and was a longtime member of the Bucks County PennDOT baseball team. He took pride in having skied every one of his last 47 years. As a recent retiree, he was looking forward to closely following NASCAR and sharpening his photography skills.

Scott was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Bittner, who passed away in 2015.

There was a vistiation and a memorial service held October 22 at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Scott’s name. Private interment will be held at a later date.

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Area Funerals

GLEN R. MOYER Glen R. Moyer, age 71 of cars. We have been blessed Long Pond, passed away surwith the presence of Glen in rounded by his loving family our lives. He will be deepon Monday, December 6, 2021 ly missed by his loving wife, at St. Luke’s Hospital – MonKathryn; his children, Katie roe Campus in Stroudsburg.

Achiron and husband David, Glen was the loving husband Krista Smith and husband of Kathryn J. (Albert) Moyer.

Jeff, all of Long Pond, and They celebrated their 41st wed- Kody Moyer and wife Katie of ding anniversary on August 9. Dupont.

He was born in East He was the loving and Stroudsburg on January gentle grandfather to his nine 26, 1950, the son of the late grandchildren, Cheyenne Raymond and Nellie (Argot) Moyer, Travis Achiron, Moyer. Glenn graduated from Savannah Achiron, Michaela the Pocono Mountain High Smith, Abby Smith, Ellie School.

Smith, Briar Smith, Carter Glen had worked as a truck Moyer and Everett Moyer who driver for Consolidated Freight lovingly called him Papa. in Pocono Summit for many He is also survived by a years. He had also worked for brother, Joseph Moyer of PennDOT in Stroudsburg.

Holland Paten, NY; and He attended Pocono Lake several nieces and nephews.

Wesleyan Church in Pocono Glen was preceded in death Lake. Glen served the commu- by three siblings, Luella nity for 19 years as TunkhanWarner, Kenneth Moyer and nock Township Constable.

James Moyer.

In his spare time he loved Funeral services were Despending time with his famicember 13 at the Pocono Lake ly and working on his classic Wesleyan Church. Glen will be laid to rest on the family plot at the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made In Loving Memory of Glen R. Moyer to: Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, 203 Spur Road, Pocono Lake, PA 18347.

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STEPHANIE G. GEIGER Stephanie G. Geiger, 25, of Pocono Lake, died Monday, December 6, 2021, in Reading.

Born on April 27, 1996, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Lisa (Kulb) Allen of Pocono Lake and the late Thomas Geiger.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Raelyn Grace of Pottstown; her grandmother, Lorraine Kulb of Pocono Lake; and five siblings, Christopher Geiger of Pocono Lake, Michael Geiger and wife Sasha of Stroudsburg, Nicholas Geiger and wife Ashley of Bangor, Madison Tuohey of Pottstown, and Liam Tuohey of Delaware County.

There will be a viewing on Saturday, December 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: https://gofund.me/bf842401

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by Patrick Albano The Pocono Mountain School Board held a reorganizational meeting on December 8, followed by is regular meeting at the administration building of the Swiftwater Campus. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. announcing the Honorable Judge Mark present to administer the oath of office to newly elected board members Christina Grape-Garvey, Anna Lopez, Marian Pyzik, Bert Rineheimer, and Nathan Strunk. The five members took the oath of office to support both the Constitution of the U.S. as well as Pennsylvania.

Judge Mark said it was his fourth time presiding and both an honor and pleasure to be among friends to administer the oath. After the swearing in there was a round of applause by the audience.

Nominations were then made for board officers and Rusty Johnson was named temporary chairperson.

Marian Pyzik was voted in as the new board president and switched places with Johnson.

The reorganization meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to an executive session to discuss new matters and litigation after which the regular meeting began at 8:15.

Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Robison opened the regular meeting discussing the recent student shooting in Michigan and stated, “We take a layered approach to this topic and our security measures are both visible and invisible. We do not want to publicize our measures as this could jeopardize our students.” She continued, “safety concerns are immediately reported to school officials and law enforcement including home visits, if necessary to ensure students are safe…

In 2019 a Threat Assessment Team was created, employing a model used by the Secret Service. We also have refresher courses from time-to-time, and we attend conferences to stay current.”

Robison concluded her report by stating the recent West High School Food Drive was successful, the Robotics Team was awarded second place in the state and Tobyhanna Elementary held a Reading Rally on November 17.

Support staff reported in November water samples were taken and the grounds department removed fallen trees from campus and that 617 work orders were completed for the month.

The Finance Committee stated that at the next board meeting they will present an audit for the fiscal year ending.

There were emails read from concerned parents on the recent school shooting.

To assuage parents’ concerns Robison reiterated, “The layered approach in security that the school district takes.

She restated, “many layers of security are not visible, and we do not list out measures— there are also metal detectors in place, an armed officer is present, and we partner with law enforcement.”

Other questions concerned COVID-19 protocols with the school physician noting, “All students on buses are masked, disinfectant machines are inplace and all areas wiped down nightly with disinfectant wipes.”

She continued, “COVID-19 data is updated daily on the district/ school websites. Despite the increase in numbers of COVID-19 in Monroe County the district has 8,500 students and only 30 students currently with COVID/19. As a percentage of the total this is exceptionally low.”