Kidder hears presentation about Lake Harmony Rescue Squad donation
by Ruth Isenberg
Michelle and Ken Morrow from East Allen Township were present at the October 22 Kidder Township board of supervisors meeting to provide an update on the donation of $13,420 to the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad. The East
Allen ambulance corps recently disbanded and shut down, selling its building, trucks and equipment.
The proceeds had to be donated to non-profits. Both Morrows were officers of the ambulance, and their son Victor is a Kidder Township Police officer. At his urging, Lake Harmony Rescue Squad
was included as one of the fund recipients. The check presentation is shown above.
A letter of support for the refurbishing of the Tannery bridge across the Lehigh River was approved at the request of the Carbon County grants coordinator, by unanimous vote.
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Tobyhanna warehouse committee grows
by Ruth Isenberg
On the recommendation of Tobyhanna Township supervisor Ted Wolski, Bridget Myers was added to the township’s new warehouse committee during the October 21 supervisors’ meeting. Myers is a land use attorney who works for Penn Future. Wolski and assistant township manager Crystal Butler are the other two members. Township resident Joe Crandall had also applied for the committee, but could not because he sits on the township Zoning Hearing Board.
During the Clymer Library report, representative John Ryan let the supervisors know that Clymer treasurer Bill Whitehurst was honored as Trustee of the Year for Pennsylvania, and spoke at the recent PA Library Conference.
Work was slated to begin before the end of the month on the township building’s roof.
As of the meeting date, 772 Short Term Rental permits had been issued, with 12 waiting to start, and 25 in progress. Butler said some of the original permits are not renewing, so the numbers seem to be balancing out.
The Planning Commission will be looking at the current township food truck ordinance, to determine if it should be made stricter. The 2025 road paving bid will include widening on Gross Drive and repaving of Kalahari Boulevard. The Stone Hollow Road project will be put out as a separate bid, perhaps bidding with Tunkhannock Township to do the whole road at one time. Some money that was not used in 2024 will be carried over and may make it possible to do additional roads.
Proposed changes to the Fire Ordinance were tabled for review.
Solicitor Harry Coleman advised the board to ratify
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the sale of the aerial truck, saying the discussion and motion at the August meeting had a certain lack of clarity.
Supervisor Ed Tutrone said he did not feel the transcript was correct, and also noted that the board had not received a written offer prior to selling the equipment. During discussion on the motion to ratify the sale to
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The meeting opened with a comment from Lake Harmony Fire Company Chief Ralph Lennon regarding a new construction on Moseywood Road. He expressed a concern that there is insufficient access for fire vehicles in case of emergency. Secretary/ treasurer Cindy Norato, who issued their zoning permit, has been in contact with them to suggest some changes that would make access easier.
Upper Merion Township, it was noted that an offer on Upper Merion’s letterhead was presented to township manager Bob Bartol. Voting in favor of ratification were supervisors Joe Colyer, John Kerrick, Rachel Schickling, and Wolski; Tutrone voted no.
Disbursement of the funds from the sale was tabled until the budget meeting scheduled for the following week.
The Fire Association Relief payment $87,718.21 was approved as a 50-50 split between the two fire companies.
Supervisors approved the 2025 budget for the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission, showing a total increase of about 6.3%.
Renewal of the temporary traffic signal from Pioneer for another year at FedX Drive was tabled until the budget meeting.
Also deferred until that session was discussion of purchase of a dump truck for the department of public works.
KC Tree Service provided the only bid for tree trimming, with a base bid of $92,430.
The supervisors made several appointments. Martin Kane resigned from the Zoning Hearing Board, and was appointed to the Planning Commission. Kenneth Pliska was appointed to the Zoning Hearing Board in his place, and Bradley Shirgrin was appointed as alternate Planning Commission member. Supervisors chairman Ray Gluck said it was the first time he could remember having so many qualified applicants.
Josh Kase was appointed as township Zoning Officer, effective November 5.
The date for the December supervisors’ meeting was changed to the third Tuesday, December 17, at 5:30 p.m.
A donation of $1,000 was approved to the Carbon County Emergency Operations Training Center for equipment.
A request by the Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company for disbursement of $24,981.65 from the ARPA funds for equipment was approved, with supervisor Bruce Berger abstaining. Township manager Suzanne Brooks reported that the township office would be closed on Election Day, November 5, and a budget workshop meeting would be held November 7 at 4 p.m.
Present were supervisors Gluck, Wilson Klotzman, Louid Pantages, Noel Torres, and Berger.
PMRPD investigating fatal pedestrian accident
On November 11, the Pocono Mountain Regional Police were dispatched to a crash involving a pedestrian. Preliminary investigation revealed that 63 year old Clifton Little was attempting to cross Route 115 at approximately 5:10 p.m. when he was struck in the north bound lane. Clifton
was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.
The accident is being investigated by the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Accident Reconstruction team.
Anyone with information about this crash should contact the Pocono Mountain Regional Police.
Penn Forest 2025 budget approved; no property taxes
by Jim Dino
Property taxes will not return in Penn Forest Township in 2025, if a tentative budget is approved next month.
At their latest meeting November 4, the township supervisors voted unanimously to approve a tentative $3,112,479.96 budget that calls for no property tax millage assessment, which has been the case since 2014, when it was 1.1 mills. The supervisors said all of the township’s income comes from permits and other fees. But the township per capita tax has been abolished.
The township will carry a $3,083,760.70 fund balance from 2024. Revenues and expenditures balance at $3,112,479.96.
The same is true with the sanitation fund. A $500,000 balance will be carried over, as revenues and expenditures balance at $499,839.
State liquid fuels funds also balance at $272,911.40.
The supervisors are expected to adopt the budget in final form at their December 1 meeting.
Waste Management was awarded an $836,108.23 contract to collect township trash for five years. The only other bidder was the current township hauler, J.P. Mascaro, which bid $1,392,411 for the five-year contract.
Rather than approve a $5 fee for payment plan requests for transfer station fees, the supervisors will decide whether to grant payment requests “on a
case by case basis,” said Supervisor Chairman Roger Meckes.
Meckes, the township roadmaster, also reported the Hatchery Road Bridge is now open.
Supervisor Patrick Holland requested, and the supervisor okayed using the township building as the meeting place for the Carbon County Comprehensive Plan committee meetings for the
next four months on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m.
Holland said the county’s Comprehensive Plan for development is updated every ten years.
In recreation news, the supervisors approved giving $1,250 for Christmas Tree lighting, and voted to appoint Kari Edmonds as a member of the township Park Advisory Board.
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Lots of school activities detailed for PMSB
by Pat Albano
Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Robison opened the October 16 school board meeting stating, “To kick off the school year Swiftwater Intermediate held a back-toschool block party. Students and family members engaged in carnival games and local police and firefighters brought vehicles so students
could participate in touch a truck.”
In August at orientation the district honored outstanding educational professionals.
Robison thanked the Mt. Pocono Fire Company for helping with the East High School bonfire.
The Superintendent also congratulated East High schools’ victory over Pleasant
Valley School and bringing home the “Old Oaken Bucket.”
West High School celebrated National Unity Day as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.
From September 16-27, students at MCTI showed support for a senior afflicted with mitochondrial disease and raised funds for research and awareness.
Clearwater Elementary Future Teachers Club started with 40 ambitious second graders with Robison noting “These second graders will be helping at community events.”
East High School hosted Life with Autism on November 7.
Robison closed out her report noting “The district
raised $7,527.19 for the Ashville, North Carolina Salvation Army to assist victims impacted by the recent hurricane.”
East High School Student Government hosted an outdoor movie reporting their first blood drive, netting 56 pints of blood.
On October 10, West High School guided new student council members to a bootcamp indoctrination on council etiquette. Members also volunteered at the Mt. Pocono Trunk or Treat and plan to coordinate their first blood drive and Veteran’s Day activities.
Dr. Catherine Sweeny introduced students and staff from West High School who addressed the district PAWS Program and recently named
National Athlife Team. “PAWS represents three pillars: Academics, Athletics and Community Outreach. At a July 28 conference the Mt. Pocono PAWS program was named team of the year and selected from among 80 schools in over 15 states and Washington D.C. The Athlife Foundation is a national platform that has been in place for over 25 years. It prepares deserving students for post high-school success. St Luke’s provides grant funding and on May 21, PAWS inducted its first members into the National Athletic Honor Society.” Students in attendance shared their experience and received applause, photos, and recognition from the Board.
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week in October, Friends of Clymer Library sponsored a poster contest for grades 3-6 from Tobyhanna Educational Center in Pocono Pines. The theme was My Favorite Place to Read. These students were awarded a gift card and ribbon for placing first or second in their respective grades. The posters are on display in Clymer Library. Shown above, from left, Grade 3: Meyah Masterpol and Kailin Buchan, Grade 4: Hannah-Elizabeth Jordine and Kayden Jocelyn.
Exploring Nature through the Art of Quilting at Kettle Creek
The Kettle Creek Art Gallery is hosting a Meet the Artist-Monica Doshi Weichand on Saturday, November 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The four other quilters displaying with Monica are Barbara Rodgers, Merry Train, Tonia O’Connor and Bernadette Faiella.
This group of avid quilters finds pleasure in designing, creating and sewing quilts. They sew quilts for their family, friends and loved ones. Various ladies are also involved in crafting quilts for veterans, children who suffer from abuse or life-threatening illnesses
as well as other non-profit organizations. Mostly they love spending time together and building small treasures that last a lifetime.
The works of Monica and the four other quilters will be on display in the Gallery at Kettle Creek through November 26.
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be open Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration is not required for this program. There is no charge.
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Above, from left, Grade 5: Kura Shaller and Aviana Moses, Grade 6: Aeva Zearfoss and Angel Perez.
Giant bubble show Circus Pop one night only at Shawnee Playhouse
The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-fifth season, presents Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show, for one night only, on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m., featuring the extraordinary talents of Logan Jimenez. Prepare to be mesmerized by this thrilling, one-man extravaganza that combines
world-class bubble artistry, magic, circus skills, and comedy, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for children and adults of all ages.
In this 60-minute performance, Logan Jimenez will transform ordinary bubbles into an unbelievaBUBBLE show. Audiences will be spellbound as Logan creates
a spectacular volcano on stage that erupts bubbles, contorts himself through a tennis racket, places six individuals inside of a single bubble, and creates a bubble snowman that flies over the audience.
Perfect for children, parents, and grandparents alike, Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show promises to delight and entertain audiences of all ages. With stunning visuals and exceptional talent, this production is sure to become a new holiday favorite for the entire family. “This show is truly the only show of its type in the world today,” exclaimed Logan Jimenez. “I can’t wait to share this magical
journey with the audience. It doesn’t matter if you are two or one hundred and two. Everyone loves bubbles, and I guarantee you that you have never seen bubbles like this before!”
Tickets are $13 each. Meal and a show tickets are $43 (ages 13 and up), and $28 (children, ages 4 to 12 years old).
For more information on show dates, times, and to purchase tickets online, please visit The Shawnee Playhouse at www. shawneeplayhouse.org. If you need further assistance, please call the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office at 570-421-5093.
Rader announces nearly $2.2 million in state funding for projects
State grants totaling nearly $2.2 million were awarded recently for improvements in the 176th Legislative District, including two school energysaving projects and repairs to a historic bridge, announced Rep. Jack Rader, who advocated for the funding.
The grant awards are as follows:
Monroe County Industrial Development Authority –$750, 975 for renovation of the Stone Arch Bridge in Eldred Township.
Pleasant Valley School District – $1 million to replace the HVAC system, exterior windows and lighting at the high school.
Pocono Mountain School
District – $416,250 to replace the old water heating systems at West Junior High School, West High School, Clear Run Intermediate School and Clear Run Elementary School.
“Built in the 1860s, the Stone Arch Bridge still marks the center of the village of Kunkletown and serves
Madden applauds more than $400,000 in grants for park projects
State Rep. Maureen Madden said the recent announcement of more than $400,000 in Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants will allow Mount Pocono Borough to improve and expand recreation for area residents.
“I am grateful to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for approving this funding because of the opportunities that it will provide for more people to enjoy being outdoors. The Poconos is well known for the many amenities that we have to experience nature, and today’s grants will continue that tradition,” said Madden.
The borough will use a $350,000 grant to rehabilitate and further develop Mount Pocono Memorial Park to include renovation of the pavilion; construction of a comfort station, plaza, pedestrian walkways and parking area; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.
A separate $52,500 grant was awarded to the borough to be used as payment toward the acquisition of approximately 0.43 acres
along Pocono Boulevard for a new pocket park.
C2P2 offers a wide range of grant and technical assistance programs to help Pennsylvania communities, land conservancies and nonprofit organizations plan, acquire and develop:
• recreation, park and conservation facilities.
• watersheds, rivers corridors, resources and buffers.
• greenways and trails.
• heritage areas and facilities.
• critical habitat, natural areas and open space.
Funding for C2P2 comes from various sources, including:
• Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93).
• Environmental Stewardship Fund (Growing Greener 1).
• Heritage Areas Funding.
• Keystone Tree Fund.
• Snowmobile Restricted Account.
• All-Terrain Vehicle Restricted Account.
• Federal Highway Administration funds to the Pennsylvania Recreational Trails program.
• Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.
• Federal Highlands Conservation Act.
as a gathering place,” said Rader. “The hope is that it will become the heart of a larger business district in the future.”
The bridge grant was made available through the Local Share Account (LSA) program, which is designed to distribute funds derived from gaming revenue to support community and economic development projects.
“The focus of the school projects is to upgrade existing building systems that are in very poor condition and provide an efficient solution for the needs of students, faculty and staff, while
saving money for district taxpayers,” Rader noted.
The school grants were made available through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, which provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible building projects.
The grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which was established as an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.
Bach and Handel schedules holiday concerts
The Bach and Handel Chorale, based out of Jim Thorpe, will present their 40th Anniversary Christmas Concerts this coming December.
The 30+ voice chorale will be accompanied on piano by Randall Douglas Perry, Artistic Director and Conductor for the last 40 years. Formed in 1984, the chorale has reached their 40-year milestone this year and will continue concerts through June, 2025 when the season is complete. The chorale will then start preparing for its 41st year.
The following is the Christmas concert schedule for this season:
• Saturday, December 7, in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 526 North Street in Jim Thorpe, beginning at 2 pm. Admission is $20, and tickets will be available at the church the day of the concert, and in advance at Sound Check Records on Broadway in Jim Thorpe, Jingle Bells Christmas Shoppe at 12 Race St. in Jim Thorpe, The Beacon Diner in Hometown or by calling the chorale office – (570) 326–4794.
• Saturday, December 14, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 158 Fish Hill Road, Tannersville, beginning at 3 p.m. Free
Will offering will be accepted.
• Sunday, December 15, in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown, PA beginning at 3 pm. Free Will offering will be accepted.
The chorale will sing choral pieces from the Advent and Christmas Season and the congregation will be invited to sing along with the chorale on some carols. The churches in which the chorale will be performing are locations that have been selected for several years. All are invited to attend these wonderful concerts and to enjoy the season and Christmas spirit.
Dimmick hosts reception for art of Aillinn Brennan
Dimmick Memorial Library’s current artist on display is Aillinn Brennan. Aillinn’s art will be displayed through January 13. Small canvas paitings, 11x14, will be offered for sale, with all proceeds going
directly to the library. A reception honoring her will be held at the library November 19 from 5-7 p.m. Dimmich Memorial Library is located at 54 Broadway, Jim Thorpe.
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NASCAR Cup Series season ends with Logano in victory lane
by Steve Stallone Journal Sports Editor
The long and winding NASCAR Cup Series season that spanned 10 months, stretched from shore to shore, and made a memorable midsummer stop at Pocono Raceway is now over.
The last man standing: Joey Logano.
Thought to be eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Logano received a second chance when Alex Bowman’s team was disqualified. He didn’t waste the opportunity.
Logano won the thirdround opener at Las Vegas to punch his ticket to the final, and then captured his third NASCAR Cup Series title with a victory at the seasonending race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday.
Logano led 107 laps, held off teammate Ryan Blaney for the checkered flag, and gave Team Penske its third consecutive Cup Series championship.
Confident entering the final race, Logano qualified second on Saturday and rode that to a near-flawless ride in his Ford on Sunday.
Logano held off 2023 champion Blaney over the final 20 laps to beat him for the title by 0.33 seconds.
The finale was a winnertake-all to the highest finisher between Logano, Blaney, William Byron in the Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, and Toyota driver Tyler Reddick of the 23XI Racing team.
Byron finished third in Sunday’s race and Reddick was sixth, although he did not lead a lap.
Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 Series champion making
his final start as a full-time driver, captured the pole and led the first 10 laps before ultimately finishing 17th. He leaves the series full-time with 34 career victories and also a pair of Xfinity Series titles.
The 44-year-old Truex will likely run in the Daytona 500 for Joe Gibbs Racing next season, and perhaps a few Xfinity races.
Blaney was looking to become the first back-toback series champion since Jimmie Johnson won the last of his five straight titles in 2010. Instead, Logano became the 10th driver in history to win three or more championships, joining the likes of Johnson, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch.
Roger Penske and Ford have now won the last three NASCAR Cup championship trophies.
The leadup to Sunday’s finale in the desert was anything but sunny for NASCAR, however.
The organization went into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Its officiating was under scrutiny for its decision making in recent months, and the week before it handed out a number
of fines for alleged race manipulation in the final playoff qualifier.
Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin co-own the 23XI Racing team, which was trying for its first NASCAR Cup championship with Reddick at the wheel.
SAYING GOODBYE
TO BOBBY The founder of racing’s famed “Alabama Gang” and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Bobby Allison died on Saturday after years of declining health. He was 86.
One of the series’ alltime greats, Allison raced to 85 victories in a career that spanned three decades starting in the late 1960s. He won three Daytona 500 races and the 1983 Cup Series championship while finishing runner-up five times.
Only Richard Petty (200), David Pearson (105) and Jeff Gordon (93) have more victories than Allison. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011.
I began covering NASCAR races at Pocono Raceway in 1989, and sadly never got to see him compete in his prime during his famed days on the race track. After he retired as a driver, I did have the good pleasure of meeting him and
interviewing him, and he was a kind and gracious man to talk to.
Although I missed seeing him race during his prime in person, I certainly watched him on television, and the first thing I think of is one of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history.
His infamous fight with Cale Yarborough after they crashed in the closing laps of the 1979 Daytona 500, with brother Donnie joining in the fray, served as one of the sport’s defining moments, and was a springboard to its rise
in popularity through the 1980s and beyond.
Afterward, Allison often said “Cale went to beating on my fist with his nose,” when describing the fight. “Cale understands like I do that it really was a benefit to the interest of racing. It proves that we were sincere.”
Bobby Allison joined with brother Donnie and close friend Red Farmer to form the original “Alabama Gang” as they set up shop in Hueytown, Alabama and dominated races in the south from the 1960s and early 1970s. That racing fraternity See NASCAR, page 11
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later included Neil Bonnett and Jimmy Mears as well as Allison’s sons, Davey and Clifford.
With great success, however, came great tragedy to the Allison family.
Bobby Allison was forced
to retire in 1988 following a severe crash in June of 1987 that nearly took his life. He wrecked on the opening lap at Talladega Superspeedway, and was initially declared dead at the hospital before being resuscitated. In 1992, son Clifford was killed in a crash during a practice at Michigan International Speedway.
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And one year later, promising rising star Davey lost his life in a helicopter crash at Talladega, where his father’s crash had happened six years earlier. Although his racing career was over, Bobby Allison continued being around the sport and the garage area into the new century, working with several race teams, and was an ambassador for the sport.
He was inducted into the
Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1992 and the NASCAR Hall of Fame as part of its second class, along with Ned Jarrett, Bud Moore, Pearson and Lee Petty. 2025 SEASON REVVING UP A s
NASCAR drivers and race teams take a much-earned break, and fans flock to motorsports shows through the early winter months, all eyes will be on the 2025 season. And it will be here before you know it.
The NASCAR Clash is set for Feb. 3 at WinstonSalem, NC, and the Daytona 500 follows in two weeks on Feb. 16.
The series makes its return to the Pocono Mountains June 20-22 for Pocono Raceway’s race weekend in Long Pond. For details and ticket information, you can contact the track at 1-800-RACEWAY, or go to poconoraceway.com .
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DRIVE “CREEK AT GLENBROOK”, HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA 18360 2 P.M. MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2024 RAIN OR SHINE
TAX CODE: 07.6A.1.14, DEED BOOK 2622 PAGE 6571
REAL ESTATE consists of an Opulent 4 Bedroom
3,100 Sq. Ft. Home on 2 Acres in one of the Finest Residential Areas only a Few Miles from Stroudsburg, PA . Quiet, peaceful Good Neighborhood. First Floor has Entrance Foyer, Living Rom,, Brick Fireplace, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun Room, Den, Sitting Room, 2 Powder Rooms. Second Floor has 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Full Basement, 2 Car Garage, Central Air. Home is in fine condition and will be sold completely furnished. Township Roads. No Dues. TERMS: $ 35,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow)AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Buyer’s Premium.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is an Estate Settlement. This Magnificent Home Must be SOLD to Settle an Estate. Executor lives in Germany.
DIRECTIONS: From Stroudsburg take Dreher Avenue bear left onto Glenbrook Road then right on Hickory Valley Road (pass Glenbrook Country Club) then right turn onto Glenbrook Divide (The Creek at Glenbrook) then left onto Evergreen Drive then right onto Summit Drive 2015 Hyundai Elantra 57,000 Miles will be Auctioned at 2:30 p.m. TERMS: CASH ONLY SALE ORDERED BY: Estate of Hanna DelRusso Attorney Kelly Lombardo JACK MUEHLHAN
REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEER AU000643L “ The Name You Can Trust” STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 570-421-8333
Remember: You are only going to pay one more bid than someone else was willing to pay.
ESTATE SETTLEMENT REAL ESTATE AUCTION
LABAR VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE 55+ COMMUNITY
2 P.M. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2024 RAIN OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES
49 VILLAGE DRIVE (LABAR VILLAGE) STROUSBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA 18360
REAL ESTATE consists of a Neat, Clean 2 Bedroom, 2 ½ Bath Townhouse with Living Room/Dining Area, Kitchen, Loft with Powder Room, Lots of Storage and Attached Garage. Townhouse is being Sold Furnished, Ready to Move In. INSPECTIONS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2 - 4 P.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 12 - 2 P.M. When arriving at Gate, Auctioneer Assistant will Greet you and give you Directions to the Townhouse.
TERMS: $ 15,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (made payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY a Beautiful Fully Furnished Townhouse with Attached Garage in Safe, Secure LaBar Village (55+ Community). Must Be SOLD to Settle Estate.
SALE ORDERED BY: Attorney William Reaser Executor of Estate of Richard Williams, Deceased JACK MUEHLHAN
REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEER AU000643L “ The Name You Can Trust” STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 570-421-8333
Remember: You are only going to pay one more bid than someone else was willing to pay.
THEME: FAMOUS ACTORS
ACROSS
1. QA’s focus, pl.
5. “Swan Lake” steps
8. Evite request, acr.
12. Long stories
14. Final, abbr.
15. Opposite of neo-
16. Synagogue scroll
17. Poseidon’s domain
18. One-eighty
19. *Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp
21. *Vivian Ward and Erin Brockovich
23. Kum Ba follower
24. Cry out loud
25. Stolen, slangily
28. Greek salad cheese
30. Popular clubs of the 1970s
35. Chimpanzees, e.g.
37. Porcine fat
39. Great divide
40. Cat o’how many tails?
41. Podium, pl.
43. Dead against
44. Work the dough
46. Urban haze
47. Manner of walk
48. Parlor piece
50. Riyadh native, e.g.
52. Sixth note
53. Common fairway club
55. Brewed beverage
57. *”Red” Redding and Nelson Mandela
61. *Ricky Bobby and Buddy
65. Beat the Joneses
66. Outrage
68. Adjust, as laces
69. Tears violently
70. Anointment liquid
71. Talks and talks and talks
72. a.k.a. Operation Neptune
73. “Just kidding!”
74. Billy Joel’s “____ Always a Woman”
DOWN
1. Between Phi and Kappa
2. Second word in a fairytale
3. Encircle
4. Like Freddy Krueger, e.g.
5. Boot-wearing feline
6. Draft pick
7. Impolite look
8. Miles per hour, e.g.
9. Insult
10. Between bleu and jaune
11. Connection between brain and spinal cord
13. Bundle of wheat
15. Like certain libraries
20. Pup
22. Hemingway’s “The ___ Man and the Sea”
24. Railyard worker
25. *Forrest Gump and Jimmy Dugan
26. Offer two cents
27. Doctrine
29. New Mexico town
31. Deep pile carpet
32. Atlantic Ocean/Pacific Ocean waterway, e.g.
33. Ostium, pl.
34. *Violet Crawley and Minerva McGonagall
36. Center of authority
38. “The New Look” main character
42. September stone
45. Phobos’ brother, Greek mythology
49. Time period
51. *Catwoman and “Jinx” Johnson
54. Vidalia one
56. Regions
57. *Han Solo and Indiana Jones
58. Wished undone
59. Europe’s highest volcano
60. *Nelson, star of 8 films with Jeanette MacDonald
61. Matted wool
62. Write on tombstone, e.g.
63. Facebook button
64. More is ____?
67. Duran Duran’s 1982 album
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MADELYN M. GETZ
Mrs. Madelyn M. Getz, 92, of Albrightsville, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, in her home. She was the widow of Kenneth “Delbert” Getz, who died in 2008.
She served as postmaster in Albrightsville for 31 years. Born in Jim Thorpe, she was a daughter of the late William and Kathryn Rowe. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Albrightsville, where she sang in the choir and at one time played the organ. She was a life member of Albrightsville Fire company and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a cook and housekeeper and liked
Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
ROUTE 940 • POCONO SUMMIT (Between CVS & Tractor Supply)
playing bingo at the fire company.
Surviving are a son, Eugene Getz of Albrightsville; a sister Kathryn, wife of Harold Kroboth; and nieces and nephews.
She was also predeceased by a brother, Richard “Buddy” Rowe.
A memorial service was held September 21, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Albrightsville. Interment, church cemetery. Contributions in her name may be made to the church, P.O. Box 200, Albrightsville, PA 18210, or the Albrightsville Fire Co., P.O. Box 133, Albrightsville, PA 18210.
DALE L. KNOWLES
Dale L. Knowles, 63, of Pocono Lake, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at St. Luke’s HospitalBethlehem.
Born in East Stroudsburg, he was the loving son of the late Earl Knowles and the late Catherine (Metzger) Knowles.
Dale is at peace with his late family on the other side. He is survived by his son, Dale; his daughter, Delia; three brothers, Floyd, Pete, Michael; and his grand pups that he loved and adored. Dale will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.
A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled on a later date at the convenience of the family.
MICHAEL JOSEPH GALLAS JR.
Michael Joseph Gallas Jr., 73, of Pocono Lake, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 21, 2024. Born on March 3, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Michael and Agnes (nee Corcoran) Gallas.
Michael served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971 and was proudly awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1974.
working for the VA, where he later retired.
Mike had a deep love of reading, finding joy, adventure, knowledge, and spirituality in books. He cherished the strong bond he shared with his Marine brothers, a connection that meant everything to him. He was always ready for a game of spades.
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After his combat service, he continued to honor his commitment to his country by serving in the Marine Corps Honor Guard and was an active member of the Marine Corps League. He spent his free time volunteering in VA hospitals, embodying the values of duty, love of country, and respect throughout his life. At his request, he was also an organ donor.
Mike was a jack of all trades, earning accolades in various fields of public service, including ultrasound technician, emergency medical technician, and stenographer. However, he always found his way back to
He is survived by his sisters Jo Anne Tahaney (Charles), Nancy McCurry (Rich), Jacqueline Canade (James), and Kerri Gallas, as well as his brother Kevin Gallas. He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews, including his nieces, Dana Caradonna (Robert) and Athina Karalias and nephew, Angelo Karalias all with whom he shared deep, unique and special bonds.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Tunnel to Towers or American Red Cross. Michael was a frequent donor to both organizations.
He was an American hero and will be sorely missed. Semper Fidelis.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on October 28 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg with Rev. Donald Williams as celebrant. Burial followed at St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery in Portland.
TOMEC annual Thanksgiving Service set
Top of the Mountain Ecumenical Council will hold its annual Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 26, at 7 p.m. at Pocono Lake United Methodist Church. This year the Reverend Jami Possinger of Faith Lutheran Church will be preaching. All are invited to attend the service of Thanksgiving.
Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is located at 1188 Route
940 In Pocono Lake between Pocono Pines and Blakeslee. For more information, call the church 570-646-2650 or email poconolakeumc@ gmail.com
From the Statehouse Reminder: Watch for deer when driving
by State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe)
With deer becoming increasingly active this time of year, especially between dawn and dusk, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert. Data from around the country indicates Pennsylvania drivers face some of the highest risks of a vehicle collision with a deer or other large animal. A recent report shows the Commonwealth led the nation in animalcollision insurance claims in fiscal year 2023-24. The same report indicates
Pennsylvania drivers have a 1-in-61 chance of a vehicular accident involving a big game animal, one of the highest rates nationwide. Drivers can reduce their chances of collisions with deer by staying alert and better understanding deer behavior. Be especially alert in “Deer Crossing” areas, and remember deer tend to travel in family groups, so if you see one deer, more are likely coming.
To report a dead deer for removal from state roads, motorists can call the PennDOT 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If the deer is on a locally owned road, contact the appropriate municipality.
Shawnee Playhouse bringing It’s a Wonderful Life to life
The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its 45th season, will be cozying up their stage this winter with It’s A Wonderful Life, The Musical, from November 23 through December 22. Directed by Ryan Cook, with assistant director Sarah McCarroll, this heartwarming, inspirational musical stars veteran top talent from the Poconos, including George Kovarie as George Bailey, Ken McMullen as Clarence, Megan Fry as Mary Hatch Bailey, and Johanna Gelbs as the alternate for Mary Hatch Bailey. This delightful rendition also features Dante Giammarco as Mr. Potter/Joseph’s Voice, Mike Morano as Uncle Billy/ Franklin’s Voice, Alex DiDuca as Harry Bailey, Rachel McDaniel as Violet Bick,
Stephen Hellman as Pop Bailey/Bert, Lorenzo Cascia as Mr. Martini, and Angelo Revilla as Mr. Gower/Ernie.
Based on the beloved 1946 film, It’s A Wonderful Life, this uplifting musical faithfully follows George Bailey through his childhood dreams and aspirations to his midlife setbacks and disappointments, as he embarks upon an existential journey of self-discovery, while he ponders whether or not his life has had any significant meaning and impact on those around him. Cinematically scored and theatrically staged, this beautiful adaptation breathes musical life into a timeless classic, while retaining the warmth, humor, and pathos of the original. This rendition is
sure to become a new holiday favorite for devotees and newcomers alike.
Based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern, this charming and captivating production showcases many talented performers that audiences have come to know and love, including Sarah McCarrol as Cousin Tilly, Midge McClosky as the alternate of Cousin Tilly, David Berger as Pete Bailey, Jules Gindraux as Mayor, Sally Hendee as Mom Bailey, Liam Rosales as Mr. Potter’s Goon, and Robert Cooney as Ensemble. This beloved musical will also feature Maelynn McCormick as Janey Bailey, Evelyn McCormick as Zuzu Bailey, and Blake Porcano as Tommy Bailey.
Produced by Charles and Ginny Kirkwood, the creative crew for It’s A Wonderful Life, The Musical, features a veteran technical team, including Midge McClosky, executive director of the Shawnee Playhouse, Ryan Cook as director, Sarah McCarroll as assistant director, Todd Dean as music director, Barbara Beltz as costumer, Susan McCann as stage manager, Luke Leonard as sound technician, Liam Rosales as backstage crew, Kenneth Card as promotional photographer, Robert McClosky as media manager, and Samantha Cameron as press writer. Showtimes, dates, and ticket prices are as follows:
2 p.m.: November 23, 24, 29, and 30, and December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21, and 22
7 p.m.: November 23, 29, and 30, and December 6, 7, 13, and 14
A special sensory-friendly performance is scheduled for Thursday, December 5 at 10 a.m.
Tickets are $32 each for adults, $29 each for seniors, and $19 each for children 17 and under.
Meal and a Show tickets are $60 per adult, $49 for children ages 13 to 17 years old, and $34 for children ages 4 to 12 years old.
For more information on show dates, times, and to purchase tickets online, please visit The Shawnee Playhouse at www.shawneeplayhouse. org. If you need further assistance, please call the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office at 570-421-5093.
