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February 12–25, 2021
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Coolbaugh asks for help clearing snow from fire hydrants by Jeanine Hofbauer
SNOW, SNOW AND MORE SNOW…has been the forecast, and the reality, for the past few weeks. This scene in Blakeslee was taken February 2. There have been several storms since then, with another predicted as this issue was going to press. Thanks to Sueann Therriault for this shot.
added interaction intentions, “[For the fire companies to] talk Can you dig it? At their to each other.” meeting on February 2, the During an application period Coolbaugh Township of April 1 to May 31, each fire Supervisors announced that company will provide Coolbaugh Volunteer Fire “accountability” on how monCompany is holding a fire hyey would be spent for approval drant snow removal contest. consideration. Compensation increases for As snow emergencies create the elected tax collector over an urgency to keep hydrants the next five years was apclear in case they’re needed, proved. Year one (2021) pay supervisor chair Bill Weimer pleaded with the public, saying will be $25,599.43, followed by an increase of 1 ½% for the emergency responders 2022. Third year pay will be need help. He asked groups, families and friends to send in $26,503.09 following a 2% increase, followed by ¼% more photos of their team clearing fire hydrants in their neighin 2024 and 2025, taking the borhood to the fire company total to $27,708.95. Facebook page for a chance to Bills totaling $340,101.75 win a “COVID-friendly” pizza were approved for payment. party. Payments included $329,888.71 from the General Fire company Fund and $10,213.04 Sewer. funding change Present on the evening’s Supervisors passed Fire Tax Zoom meeting were superviDisbursement Resolution 05sors Weimer, Anthony 2021 following budget talks. Lamantia, Clare Colgan, Lynn Formerly, eligible companies Kelly and Alma Ruiz-Smith; Gouldsboro, Thornhurst and solicitor Patrick Armstrong Tobyhanna Township received and secretary Erin Masker. $20,000 annually after providCoolbaugh’s next regular ing financial statements. Now, a meeting is February 16 immetotal of $60,000 will be pooled diately following the 6 p.m. together into one account with work session through a Zoom departments required to apply online meeting. Go to for funding. Explaining, “[It CoolbaughTwp.org for meetis for] helping out on some of ing ID and sign-on instructhe larger scale items,” Weimer tions.
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Citizens Savings Bank donated $250 to Pocono Services for Families and Children as part of its recent “Likes for Charity” campaign on Facebook. A special check presentation was held at the bank’s Mount Pocono branch. From left are Branch Manager Tameka Brown; Justin Ortiz, PSFC’s school age lead; and Chris Grape-Garvey, PSFC’s communications/community resources coordinator. The funds will be used to support the educational agency’s work during the pandemic. Four area nonprofits benefited from Citizens Savings Bank’s holiday fundraising and awareness campaign. PSFC owns and operates The Mountain Center in Coolbaugh Township.
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PMSD sticks to two day in-school sessions by Jeanine Hofbauer Despite Pennsylvania Secretary of Education recommendations opening doors to four-day brick-and-mortar education, Pocono Mountain School board decided to stick with two-day in-school instruction at their January 20 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Robison said the administration needs more time to ensure CDC Health and Safety Guidelines such as social distancing are in order. She went on to share news for plans to use a Pocono Mountain West High School outdoor lot as a COVID testing site over the weekend later in the month. The district also hopes to be selected to host future COVID vaccinations. Pocono Mountain Education Association President Tom Brogan backed teachers, applauding their ability to adapt to online learning calling it, “cause for praise, not
criticism.” Dave Phaneuf added input on “how educators are feeling,” listing three responses. Appreciation: Thankful to be working with students, administration efforts with safety, and parents serving as “teaching assistants.” Exhausted: Spending countless hours on Google and YouTube self-teaching new skills like video production to aid in reaching students. Worried: With reports of rising positive COVID cases, concerns over bringing it home to families. He concluded, “The PMEA fully supports [the district’s decision for two-day in-school learning] until a vaccine.” Molly Lamareaux Robinson detailed Special Education Classroom 240’s unique learning system with the help of some students. Sharing ways for employability and programs like Nextup that build participants for what’s next, they explained how
despite COVID forcing outof-class learning students are earning the skills to excel after graduation. In line with January School Directors Month, Shane Pagnotti presented John Coyle with Pennsylvania School Boards Association Honor Roll recognition for eight years of volunteer service. Celebrating 125 years in service and the first School Board Association, PSBA acknowledges these “public servants” that “Exemplify leadership of their own time and talent.” Coyle responded by noting appreciation for any success is thanks to working alongside district directors and administration, “in some good times and some challenging times.” Pocono Mountain School District’s next meeting is planned for February 17. Visit PMSD.org for sign-on instructions plus updates on the meeting agenda and location.
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Frank O’Boyle back as Mount Pocono Borough Council VP by Ruth Isenberg
Fran O’Boyle was unanimously reappointed as vice-president of the Mount Pocono Borough Council at
their February 1 meeting. Council president Claudette Williams raised the issue in a statement toward the beginning of official business. At a special meeting on Jan-
uary 31, a 4-3 to vote replace O’Boyle as vice-president with council member Patty Bucco. “O’Boyle has given this borough 56 years as presisdent, vice-president, mayor. He has
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given a lot to this borough without asking for pay. You can always count on him to show up at the borough to get things done,” Williams said, noting that O’Boyle serves as a kind of historian for the borough. She made a motion forward to nominate Fran O’Boyle as vice-president, and Stacey Sewart-Keeler seconded it. During discussion, Bucco thanked those who voted for her, and said she was confident she could do the job. But, she added, she didn’t want to accept it. “This council is divided, and getting worse,” she said. She added that she has respect for Mr. O’Boyle. O’Boyle thanked council for the vote to reinstate him to office. The meeting opened with two presentation regarding development of the borough website. Kevin Herman and Luke Frentwell presented for Proud City. They work with local governments across the country, and offer population-based pricing. Updates are made every two weeks, and new features are added regularly. Their website would start from a template, and be personalized to the community. Most communities they serve have populations of under 20,000 people, though some are larger. Chris English, from Blakeslee, made the second proposal. His company,
Chrisenglishdesigns.com has been building websites for over 10 years, Many are for medical institutions, but they do not have any local government websites at this time. Every site is unique; he noted that he and his partner Agatka Chmelar, who was also part of the presentation, do not work from templates. Manager Joshua Walker weighed in on the decision, saying his main priorities when hired were computer purchases, IT personnel, and the website. He investigated a number of options, and presented what he felt was best to council. Part-way through the process, he learned that Mayor Michael Penn had also been working on website improvement, so added chrisenglishdesigns.com to the presentation. Walker’s opinion was that the best option is Proud City, because their price is affordable, and the borough would be getting their experience building a government website. Council members had questions, and decided to put off the decision until the second meeting of the month. Council approved a joint agreement with Coolbaugh Township to utilize the services of their tax collector, Gratz Washenick, until a new tax collector is elected in November. Approval was unanimous.
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• P U B L I C N OT I C E ( PAG E 1 O F 4 ) • PR OPOSE D A M E ND MENTS TO T HE CONST I TU T I O N O F PENNSYLVANIA This notice contains information about questions that will be on the ballot in the Municipal Primary to be held on May 18, 2021. The ballot questions propose three separate amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, based on a joint resolution of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. If one or more of the ballot questions is approved by a majority of the people voting on it, each amendment approved will become law. The General Assembly of Pennsylvania first proposed the amendments during the 2020 session and approved them for a second time during the 2021 session of the legislature, as required by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution. This public notice is part of the process of amending the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Commonwealth is required to publish: • • •
A copy of the joint resolution proposing the amendments. The text of each question that will be on the ballot. A “Plain English Statement” prepared by the Office of Attorney General explaining the purpose, limitations and effects of each ballot question upon the people of this Commonwealth.
Text that appears in bold print are the changes to the words of the Constitution that are proposed by the General Assembly. If the amendment is approved, the words underlined would be added to the Constitution and the words in [brackets] would be deleted. If you need help reading this advertisement or need the text of the proposed amendment in an alternative format, call or write the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Election Services and Notaries, Room 210 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, 1-877-868-3772 (option 3), ra-elections@pa.gov. Veronica Degraffenreid Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 1 Proposing separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, in declaration of rights, providing for prohibition against denial or abridgment of equality of rights because of race and ethnicity; in legislation, further providing for action on concurrent orders and resolutions; and, in the executive, providing for disaster emergency declaration and management. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania are proposed in accordance with Article XI: (1) That Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania be amended by adding a section to read: § 29. Prohibition against denial or abridgment of equality of rights because of race and ethnicity. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because of the race or ethnicity of the individual. (1.1) That section 9 of Article III be amended to read: § 9. Action on concurrent orders and resolutions. Every order, resolution or vote, to which the concurrence of both Houses may be necessary, except on the [question of adjournment] questions of adjournment or termination or extension of a disaster emergency declaration as declared by an executive order or proclamation, or portion of a disaster emergency declaration as declared by an executive order or proclamation, shall be presented to the Governor and before it shall take effect be approved by him, or being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both Houses according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill. (2) That Article IV be amended by adding a section to read: § 20. Disaster emergency declaration and management. (a) A disaster emergency declaration may be declared by executive
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order or proclamation of the Governor upon finding that a disaster has occurred or that the occurrence or threat of a disaster is imminent that threatens the health, safety or welfare of this Commonwealth.
with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
(b) Each disaster emergency declaration issued by the Governor under subsection (a) shall indicate the nature, each area threatened and the conditions of the disaster, including whether the disaster is a natural disaster, military emergency, public health emergency, technological disaster or other general emergency, as defined by statute. The General Assembly shall, by statute, provide for the manner in which each type of disaster enumerated under this subsection shall be managed.
(1.1) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(1.1) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
(c) A disaster emergency declaration under subsection (a) shall be in effect for no more than twenty-one (21) days, unless otherwise extended in whole or part by concurrent resolution of the General Assembly. (d) Upon the expiration of a disaster emergency declaration under subsection (a), the Governor may not issue a new disaster emergency declaration based upon the same or substantially similar facts and circumstances without the passage of a concurrent resolution of the General Assembly expressly approving the new disaster emergency declaration. Section 2. (a) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of these proposed constitutional amendments, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of these proposed constitutional amendments. (b) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of these proposed constitutional amendments, the secretary of the commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of these proposed constitutional amendments. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall: (1) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(1) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance
(2) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(2) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – ARTICLE III, SECTION 9 RELATING TO TERMINATION OR EXTENSION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS Ballot Question Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to change existing law and increase the power of the General Assembly to unilaterally terminate or extend a disaster emergency declaration—and the powers of Commonwealth agencies to address the disaster regardless of its severity pursuant to that declaration—through passing a concurrent resolution by simple majority, thereby removing the existing check and balance of presenting a resolution to the Governor for approval or disapproval?
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Plain English Statement of the Office of Attorney General Joint Resolution No. 2021-1 proposes to amend Article III, Section 9 of the Pennsylvania Constitution to provide a new exception to traditional legislative procedure by allowing the General Assembly to terminate or extend a disaster emergency declaration or a portion of such declaration without needing the Governor’s approval.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – ARTICLE IV DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND MANAGEMENT
Currently, Article III, Section 9 establishes a general rule that all orders, resolutions or votes requiring approval by both the House of Representatives and Senate must be presented to the Governor for his approval or veto. Resolutions for the adjournment of the General Assembly are exempted from this process. If the order, resolution or vote is approved by the Governor, it becomes law. If the Governor vetoes the resolution, it does not become law unless two-thirds of the House and Senate vote to override the veto. The proposed amendment would create an additional exception to this customary legislative procedure for concurrent resolutions to terminate or extend, in whole or in part, a disaster emergency declaration issued by the Governor.
Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to change existing law so that: a disaster emergency declaration will expire automatically after 21 days, regardless of the severity of the emergency, unless the General Assembly takes action to extend the disaster emergency; the Governor may not declare a new disaster emergency to respond to the dangers facing the Commonwealth unless the General Assembly passes a concurrent resolution; the General Assembly enacts new laws for disaster management?
The proposed amendment will also have the effect of reversing a recent ruling of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court which held the Pennsylvania Constitution prohibited the General Assembly from passing a concurrent resolution to terminate the Governor’s Covid-19 disaster emergency declaration without presenting it to the Governor for his approval. It will change the law to allow the General Assembly to terminate or extend a disaster emergency declaration through a concurrent resolution approved by only a majority of the members of the House and Senate, without having to present the resolution to the Governor for his approval or veto. The proposed amendment is limited in that it only changes the traditional legislative process for terminating or extending disaster emergency declarations issued by the Governor. The amendment will not alter the current legislative procedure with respect to which orders, resolutions or votes of the General Assembly must be presented to the Governor for his approval on any other subject matter.
Ballot Question
Plain English Statement of the Office of Attorney General Joint Resolution No. 2021-1 proposes adding a new section to Article IV of the Pennsylvania Constitution. This amendment incorporates disaster emergency declaration and management powers directly into the Constitution by: • • • • •
Granting the Governor authority to declare a disaster emergency declaration by proclamation or executive order; Requiring each declaration to indicate the nature, location and type of disaster; Granting the General Assembly authority to pass laws providing for the manner in which each disaster shall be managed; Limiting the duration of a Governor’s declaration to 21 days, unless otherwise extended, in whole or in part, by a concurrent resolution of the General Assembly; Preventing the Governor, upon the expiration of a declaration, from issuing a new declaration based upon the same or substantially similar facts, unless the General Assembly passes a concurrent resolution expressly approving a new declaration.
Currently, disaster emergency declaration and management powers are delegated by statute to the Governor. The Governor has the sole authority to issue and manage all disaster emergency declarations, which cannot extend beyond 90 days unless renewed by the Governor.
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The General Assembly may override a Governor’s disaster emergency declaration by concurrent resolution that must be presented to the Governor for his approval or veto. If approved, the amendment would transfer certain of the Governor’s existing authority to respond to and manage disaster emergencies to the General Assembly. The Governor would retain the authority to issue an initial disaster emergency declaration but the declaration’s permissible length would be reduced from 90 to 21 days. The sole authority to extend a declaration would lie with the General Assembly; presently, this power rests with the Governor. Upon expiration of the initial declaration, the amendment prohibits the Governor from issuing a new declaration based upon the same or substantially similar facts without the approval of the General Assembly. The Governor would no longer have unilateral authority to manage disasters, but would have to do so consistent with the laws passed by the General Assembly. If approved, the General Assembly would be required to pass new laws establishing the manner in which each type of disaster shall be managed. If added to the Pennsylvania Constitution, the proposed amendment cannot be modified or repealed except by a judicial decision finding all or part of the proposed amendment unconstitutional or by the approval of a subsequent constitutional amendment.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – ARTICLE I PROHIBITION AGAINST DENIAL OR ABRIDGEMENT OF EQUALITY OF RIGHTS BECAUSE OF RACE OR ETHNICITY
Plain English Statement of the Office of Attorney General Joint Resolution No. 2021-1, if approved by the electorate, will add a new section to Article I of the Pennsylvania Constitution. This amendment creates a constitutional prohibition against restricting or denying an individual’s equal rights under Pennsylvania law because of race or ethnicity. Generally, inclusion of this amendment within the Pennsylvania Constitution signifies that freedom from discrimination based on race or ethnicity is an essential principle of liberty and free government. This amendment applies to all Pennsylvania state, county and local governmental entities, and guarantees equality of rights under the law. The amendment, if enacted, will become a part of the Pennsylvania Constitution. As such, its provisions must be applied consistent with the other provisions of the Constitution. This equal right to be free from racial or ethnic discrimination will exist independent from any such rights under the United States Constitution or corresponding federal law. If the current federal protections proscribing racial or ethnic discrimination are abolished, the prohibition against such discrimination will remain in the Pennsylvania Constitution. The amendment is limited in that it creates a right only under Pennsylvania law. Once added to the Pennsylvania Constitution, the right to be free from racial or ethnic discrimination under the law cannot be eliminated except by a judicial decision finding the amendment unconstitutional or the approval of a subsequent constitutional amendment. If approved, the General Assembly may pass new laws to implement the amendment, but it may not pass a law inconsistent with it.
Ballot Question Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended by adding a new section providing that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of an individual’s race or ethnicity?
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Seth’s Sightings Another snowfall this week has freshened up the winter wonderland look that we gained from last month’s big snow. I am still looking to hear from readers as to how much snow you got in the storm, and still have now in early February. I’ve tired of shoveling — I have a lot of it to do at both home and office, but I do love this kind of weather. It makes me feel like a kid again. All this snow is going to be insulation from some very cold nights. Prepare to bundle up, everyone. We have some good sightings to report over the past couple of weeks, mostly because I do a lot of driving to enjoy the beauty of our area while it’s snow covered. Having a 4WD Subaru with a set of new all-weather tires, I can go most anyplace. Last weekend, I took Ruth and the dogs to Hickory Run State Park for a walk in the snow. Coming around a bend on the state road, we came across a flock of turkey. There was no traffic, so I pulled over and stopped, then lowered the window so that Bull could put his head out. He was quiet for a long moment, puzzling over what he was seeing. When one of the flock moved, he barked. They weren’t startled, but flock members seemed to understand that hanging out by the road wasn’t a good idea, so one-by-one, they moved into the woods. Another of our sightings was on a remote road west of White Haven, was of a coyote, likely a female. She came up the road in the opposite direction from us, then once she saw us, gave us a once over and ran off up an unmaintained road.
Another sighting was of bear tracks on a hike we did with our dogs along the Old Stage Trail into Hickory Run State Park, from the Albrightsville side. From the way the tracks looked, it really seemed that day as though some hiker went out that morning to walk his or her bear. It seems that after the big snow and small warmup, skunks have awoken. It’s possible it has something to do with the delayed trash pickup. A skunk that’s active at this time of year is usually one that’s hungry. Over this past week we’ve sighted some skunks that “didn’t look left, and didn’t look right, didn’t see the station wagon car…” (Louden Wainwright III). We fit in a drive to Boulder Field after a recent storm. Its access road, a single lane gravel road, has no winter maintenance so it’s hard-packed snow with ice in places. Go if you have the right vehicle and tires. The ride is beautiful and the scene at Boulder Field is stunning. On the afternoon that we went in, we passed a few other brave couples driving in and out. Ruth and I are celebrating our anniversary this month. For a special dinner on the 6th, we drove to historic downtown Bethlehem to enjoy a meal during their winter restaurant week. Their promotion featured special fixed price dinners at some of the best restaurants in town. I booked us a meal at the Hotel Bethlehem. (Our meal was three courses of wonderful. We’ll eagerly return for another meal there.) We arrived early enough to do a little shopping ahead of our dinner at the Moravian Book Shop at the south end
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of their main street by Moravian College. The bookstore, America’s oldest — founded in 1745 — was also a stop along the chocolate tour the historic association was hosting that weekend. There were some happy chocolate-stuffed people who came through as we were in the gifts section — they all got a bag of goodies and we’d see groups of them on the sidewalks as they walked to their next stop. After the bookstore, we did a little window shopping. A family was out with their three big Leonberger dogs and we were stopped to fuss over the dogs. Then we went in for dinner. We were given a window seat, so we enjoyed time watching the shoppers and chocolate seekers. An actor set himself up in front of a store, disguised as a living tree. He would sit very still, then move or make noise to startle kids and adults. He made people laugh, and seemed to be making some good tips. The other thing we watched was the frantic comings and goings of Bethlehem’s roads and parks vehicles, bringing truckloads of snow from intersections in town, trying to get ahead of the forecast of more snow. Bethlehem got around 27″ and needed to clear space for the snows forecast to come. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins season is underway. Games can be watched on AHL TV. They lost their first game, but the team looked good. I watched the Super Bowl, and Ruth listened. For us, it was about Tom Brady and other ex-Patriots. When Brady passed to Rob Gronkowski it was a return to old times… with a new team. I’m surprised at the Buccaneers win, and
Snow on Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park.
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happiest for the old veterans. As for the G.O.A.T. and future hall of fame quarterback — he’s got cute kids to take to Disneyland. Also in sports, UConn’s Lady Huskies toppled #1 South Carolina, so have climbed back atop the ranking. I continue to think the team gets better by the game and have hopes of another run for this year’s NCAA championship.
When there has been some free time, I have been reading some mysteries. My latest book is the new Bruno, Chief of Police, novel by Martin Walker, Shooting at Castle Rock, written in 2020. I am also hoping his 2021 Bruno novel will not be too long in coming. Stay warm and well — enjoy the beauty of winter.
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Realtors help Rotary meet fundraising goals COVID-19 has made fund raising difficult for non-profit organizations. Blakeslee Rotary was no exception. With no public events and social distancing mandates in effect, most of the usual fund raising avenues were blocked. It took some creative thinking on the part of Rotarian Maggie Flartey-Kaminski come up with a replacement. The CEO of Century 21 Select Group in Blakeslee recruited other local Relators to help fill the gap. While plenty of businesses have suffered because of COVID restrictions, the real estate market has been booming. A letter was sent to local
real estate companies, asking them to make a donation of $5 for each closing they made. Have any doubts that real estate is selling in the Poconos? The project has already raised $1,180. That equals 236 closings in just a couple of months. Realtors who have participated to date are from Century 21, Blakeslee; Century 21, Pocono Pines; Century 21, Lake Harmony; Dembinski Realty; Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty; Lake Naomi Real Estate; and Realty Executives. Because of their donations, Blakeslee Rotary’s projects such as scholarships, atlases for Tobyhanna Elementary
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Center third graders, and support for local sports teams and scouts can continue, without violating guidelines set forth by the state and CDC.
New AA meetings at Pocono Wesleyan Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, located at 203 Spur Road in Pocono Lake, is serving as a host site for three Alcoholics Anonymous meetings each week: at 6 p.m. Mondays in the church’s Cuppa Cafe, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the church’s Children’s Ministry area, and on Fridays at 6 p.m. in the churches Cuppa Cafe. The meetings are open to anyone who is seeking encouragement and help with their desire to stay sober. Enter through the single door at the front of the church and look for arrows pointing the way.
Donations on display: Shown from left, first row, Diane Dagger, Lawrence Barone, Janice Johnson, Ann Super, and Bill Reaser; middle row, Sharon Taylor, and Kelly Kemmerer; and top row, Nancy Hooke, and Susan Lyons.
Local nonprofits awarded over $85,000 Monroe County Bar Foundation has granted nine local nonprofit agencies $85,060 in support of their continued missions. With the increasing need to provide access to technology for residents, several local libraries received grant funds to purchase or upgrade technology. Clymer Library, Eastern
Monroe Public Library Smithfields and Pocono Mountain Public Library each received $4,500. Developmental Education Services was awarded $3,560 to purchase new iPads allowing their clients a more beneficial learning experience. Local students of all ages will continue to learn firsthand the value of our environment with a $20,000 grant awarded to the Kettle Creek Environmental Fund’s education programs. Feeding the local community, health of seniors and safe housing were also areas of concern with Pocono Area Transitional Housing receiving $21,000, Habitat for Humanity receiving $10,000, Garden of Giving receiving $12,000 and The Friendly Community Center receiving $5,000.
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“Oh What a Night” at the Kirby on September 11 “Oh What a Night of Doo Wop and Legenda, Volume 2,” an incredible five-act concert of countless memorable hits comes to the FM Kirby Center on Saturday, September 11, at 7 p.m. This show, presented by Joe Nardone, rescheduled from March 28 and May 29, 2020, and March 13, 2021 headlines Jay and the Americans. The band started with four teenagers singing in Sandy Yaguda’s Brooklyn basement, and they are still going strong today. In 1960, they were signed by the dynamic producer/songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller to United Artists, and, starting in 1962, Jay and the Americans charted twelve top 10 records. In 1962, “She Cried” went to #5 on the charts. Jay Traynor, the first “Jay,” was the lead singer. He was replaced by Jay Black, (Jay #2), who was lead singer on the rest of their hits. In 1963, “Only in America” was a hit. In 1964, “Come a Little Bit Closer” went to #2, “Let’s Lock the Door (and Throw away the Key)” was top 20, and JATA were part of The Beatles first American tour and played Carnegie Hall on the Rolling Stones tour. From 1965-1970, their hits included the incomparable “Cara Mia” (#4), “This Magic Moment” (#9), “Some Enchanted Evening” and “Walkin in the Rain.” In 1971, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen were the bass and keyboard players in the band before they went on to form Steely Dan. In 1973, the group disbanded, although Jay Black continued to tour and sing their hits. Sandy directed “Beatlemania” on Broadway and became A+R Director of ABC Dunhill Records. Marty Kupersmith wrote “Bad Reputation’ with Joan Jett.
In 2006, Jay Black declared bankruptcy, and the court sold the rights to the “Jay and the Americans” name to founding member Sandy Yaguda. The other bidder was Jay Reincke, a Chicago-based singer who had been singing their tunes in his band for decades. Sandy and Howie flew to Chicago to see Jay Reincke perform and were blown away by his vocal prowess, resulting in “Jay #3” joining Jay and the Americans. Original members Sandy Yaguda, Howie Kirchenbaum and Marty Kupersmith, plus Jay Reincke, continue to recreate the authentic, unforgettable sound of their great hits to the delight of their fans. You’ll see why they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002. Coheadlining the show is Pennsylvania’s own Lou Christie. Renowned for his soaring falsetto vocal prowess, which has not diminished with age, Lou is a charismatic showman. Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco grew up in suburban Pittsburgh. In high school, he studied music and voice and was the student conductor of the choir. At age 15, he began a songwriting collaboration with classically-trained Twyla Herbert,
almost 30 years his senior. Most hit makers of the era did not write their own songs, so Lou was a pioneer. After high school, he moved to New York City and worked as a studio session vocalist. In 1962, Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons were very popular, so Lou took advantage of his falsetto range on his first hit, “The Gypsy Cried” and the follow up “Two Faces Have I”(#6 on the Billboard charts). Still a teenager himself, Lou became a teen idol appearing many times of “Where the Action Is” and “American Bandstand” and toured with Dick Clark’s Cavalcade of Stars. After two years in the Army, Lou signed with MGM and released his signature #1 hit, “Lightning Strikes,” which reached the top of the charts in the US, Canada and was a UK hit on his 23rd birthday. “Rhapsody in the Rain,” inspired by Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet,” was banned from many radio stations due to suggestive lyrics but was still a big hit. In the late 60s, Lou signed with Buddah Records and scored a top 10 hit with “I’m Gonna Make you Mine,” which was his highest ranking UK hit (#2). In the early 1970s, Lou moved
to London. He performed for Queen Elizabeth, married UK beauty queen Francesca Winfield, and Elton John was his piano player. In 1974, Lou had his only hit that didn’t feature his falsetto, “Beyond the Blue Horizon,” used in the movies “Monte Carlo” and “Rain Man.” It is an honor to bring Lightning Lou Christie to the Kirby Center. Brian Hyland will perform in Wilkes Barre for the first time. As a child (born in Queens, NY), he studied guitar and clarinet and sang in the church choir. At age 14, he co-founded the harmony group “The Delfis.” Brian signed with Kapp Records and collaborated with the songwriting duo of Pockriss and Vance. In 1960, at
age 16, Brian had his first and biggest hit, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini.” It was a #1 Billboard smash hit and went to #8 in the United Kingdom. He signed with ABC-Paramount Records and began to work with songwriters/producers Geld and Udell. “Let Me Belong to You” (top 20) and “I’ll Never Stop Wanting You” followed. In 1962, “Sealed with a Kiss” reached #3 on the Billboard and UK charts and was his second gold record. Hyland was a teen idol and toured with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars. “Ginny Come Lately” reached #21 on the US charts and #5 in the UK, and “Warmed Over Kisses (Left Over Love)” reached See WHAT A NIGHT, page 11
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to Three.” Other hits include “New Orleans” (peaked at #6 on the charts), “School is Out” (#5 hit), “Dear Lady Twist “(9) and “Twist, Twist, SenoContinued from page 10 ra” (#9). While headlining on a European tour in 1963, the #25. In the mid 1960s during Beatles were his opening act. the British invasion, Brian’s In the 1980s, Gary’s collabomusic incorporated country ration with Bruce Springsteen, and folk elements. “The Joker Steven Van Zandt ad the E Went Wild” was a top 20 hit. In Street Band resulted in “This 1970, “Gypsy Woman” peaked Little Girl,” which reached #11 at #3 an became his third gold on the pop 100 charts and #5 record. Brian Hyland continon the rock charts. Follow up ues to tour today to popular song “Out of Work” reached acclaim. His son Bodi is his #21. Bonds also co-wrote drummer and musical director. “She’s All I Got,” recorded by Gary U.S. Bonds was Johnny Paycheck and nomborn in Jacksonville, Floriinated for Country Music da and grew up in Norfolk, Song of the Year in 1972. Gary Virginia where he sang in the continues to thrill audiences church choir and formed his worldwide with his up-temp, first band. Bonds had major saxophone infused music. hit songs in the early 1960s, Opening the show are the including #1 smash “Quarter Fireflies, a doo wop group
from Long Island. Their biggest hit was “You Were Mine” which spent 16 weeks on the Billboard top 100 chart in 1959. “I Can’t Say Goodbye” was their second charted hit. The Fireflies were the first all-white vocal harmonizing group to perform at the world-famous Apollo Theatre. They are a perfect opening act for the show. Five great acts, one great night of doo wop hits and legends that will transport the audience back in time to the wonderful musical era of the late 1950s and 1960s. Tickets previously purchased before the date was rescheduled will be honored on September 11 (same row and seat). Tickets can also be purchased at the Kirby Center Box Office, by phone at (570) 826-1100 or on the web at www.kirbycenter. org
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Sub Vets to meet The U.S.Submarine Veterans, Pocono Base, meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at the Wilson Fisher American Legion, Post 413, Old Route 940, in Pocono Pines. They are a local chapter of the national organization U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. The purpose of the organization is to perpetuate the memory of shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. Submarine veterans from all eras are encouraged to join. This month’s meeting will be on Wednesday, February 17, at 7 p.m. For additional information and directions, visit their website at http://poconosubvets. org, or call 610-681-2606.
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THEME: U.S. PRESIDENTS
ACROSS 1. Newton’s first name 6. Part of smog 9. Hissy fit 13. Human trunk 14. Form of “to be” 15. Illegal booze 16. Editorial changes 17. Crematorium jar 18. #56 Down, alt. sp. 19. *One of six Presidents named James 21. *First President previously divorced 23. Civil War’s Johnny 24. Manage without help 25. Military procedures 28. Cone-shaped quarters 30. MLB bench
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Police Beat An argument between a female resident, 24, and a security guard at Indian Mountain Lake led to her threatening to shoot the man (with her 9mm Glock). PA State Police — Fern Ridge dispatched troopers and the woman was located and arrested for making terroristic threats, 2-3, 8:49 a.m. 2-3, PSP was called to a Possigner Dr., Jackson Twp. property where someone had put epoxy into a vehicle ignition, and also cracked the windshield. Just after 4:30 p.m. on 2-5, a New York City woman arrived at her weekend home on Cascade Drive, in the Sierra View development, Effort, to find a man in the bedroom. Police were called. There was no sign
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of forced entry – PSP-F. 8:18 p.m. on 2-2, PSP Troopers stopped to check on a possible disabled vehicle in the Rite Aid lot in Brodheadsville. As police arrived, the car sped off, and police pursued. The vehicle became disabled, and the driver got out and tried to run away. Troopers pursued on foot and caught the driver — who was under the influence of drugs and had some on his person, and also was already wanted on multiple warrants. He was put into the Monroe County jail due to the warrants, with the drugs and vehicle charges to be added. Other reports include an overdose incident, the statutory rape of a 15 year-old,
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Driving too fast with snow and winter conditions, including icing, led to a variety of crashes. Many of the crashes were just vehicle damage, as drivers and passengers (including children) were securely seat-belted so saved from the effects of heavy impacts. A New Jersey driver managed to get his Prius going fast enough on Interstate 80 in Carbon County to lose control of it and go head-on into a snowbank at 6:30 a.m. on 2-5. He wasn’t hurt, but State Police sent him home with a ticket for driving at a speed unsafe for conditions. On 2-1, a Tobyhanna driver bounced his Nissan Pathfinder off both the left and right guiderails on Interstate 80 west in Kidder Township when he lost control of his SUV, denting up both sides and disabling the vehicle. He wasn’t hurt, but was ticketed by PSP-F. 1-26 at 11:47 a.m., a 76 y/o Effort driver was driving on a snow covered Route 715 when his Subaru slid into an oncoming snow plow (the report notes the car had ‘crushing’ damage to its front end). He wasn’t hurt and neither was the plow driver.
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Obituaries
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WALTER S. KENWORTHY ROBYN G. DOMINIE daughter, Debra Lee and her Walter S. Kenworthy, 83, Dominie, Crysta R. Dominie, Robyn G. Dominie, 65, husband, Joseph of Turnersof Blakeslee, died at home, Thomas Dominie, Johnathan of Blakeslee, died Monday, Wednesday, ville; son, Walter Kenworthy Dominie, Leah N. Dominie, February 1, 2021 at St. Luke’s February 3, and his wife, Regina of HarDylan M. Dominie, and Hospital Monroe Campus in leysville; three grandchildren, Bartonsville. 2021. Connor A. Dominie; Amanda Boornazian and her Born in great-grandchildren Hayden J. Born in Belleville, New husband, Chris of Cherry Hill, Jersey, she was the daughter PhiladelDennis, Mason L. Dennis and NJ; Ryan and David Lee of phia, he Alex Dominie; and beloved of the late Charles and Louise was the son Turnersville. dogs, Sky and Nikko. In adFerina. Graveside funeral services of the late dition to her parents, she was Robyn worked at Walmart were held February 9, in William preceded in death by her sons, in Mount Pocono. George Washington National Streeper James “Jay” Dominie and She was a great storyteller Cemetery, Plymouth Meeting. and a wonderful cook. and Virginia Elizabeth Charles F. Dominie. Arrangements are by Deimeyer Kenworthy. Reverend Father Gregory She is survived by her son, He was a graduate of North- Lehman Family Funeral SerAnthony Marino and his wife, Loughney conducted a blessvice, Inc. White Haven. east High School. Walter ing service February 6 at Kristy Santiago of Scranton; Visit www.Lehman served his country proudly in Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 daughter-in-law, Kasey FuneralHome.com for addithe United States Army and Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. Muffley of Blakeslee; grandtional information or to leave was employed as an electrical Private cremation has been children: Charles F. Dominie engineer for Motorola prior to the family an online condoentrusted to Bolock Funeral Jr., Christopher P. Dominie, lence. retirement. Home Crematory. Cody A. Dominie, Alyssa J. He was an amateur ham radio operator and was a member of ham radio clubs. He was BEATRICE ALEXANDER very interested in his family of Delaware; grandson, Keyon Beatrice Alexander, 85, of ancestry. Carroll of Tobyhanna; two Tobyhanna, died Tuesday, Walter is survived by his sisters, Oglaska Robinson of January 26, 2021 at Brookloving wife, Karolina Georgia; and Charlotte James mont Healthcare Center in Bernbacher Kenworthy; of South Carolina; and two Effort. McMichaels UMC, Saylorsbrothers: Charles Walker and Born in Effingham, South burg, Please be notified that Leon Walker Jr. both of South Carolina, she was a daughter we will be serving a DONACarolina. Beatrice was preced- TION ONLY breakfast sandof the late Leon and Lucretia ed in death by her son, Richard wich pork roll, OR bacon, (Simon) Walker. Alexander; sister, Annie Ruth Beatrice spent many years egg, and cheese, on Saturday, Walker; and brother, Cephas working in childcare for February 13th, from 8 am to Walker. Summit Childcare Center in 10 am. A service was held January Summit, New Jersey. on Saturday, February 13th. 31 at Bolock Funeral Home, She is survived by two It can be picked up and will be 6148 Paradise Valley Road, daughters, Melissa Carroll of served curbside only. All are Cresco. Private cremation has Tobyhanna, and Deborah welcome! Bring the family been entrusted to the Bolock Dimery of San Diego, CA; and enjoy a delicious breakfast Funeral Home and Crematory. sandwich. granddaughter, Kiyana Baker
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BEVERLY POZSONYI Beverly Delores Pozsonyi, 93, of Long Pond, passed away Friday morning, February 5, 2021, while under hospice care at home. She was the widow of Zoltan L. Pozsonyi with whom she shared 62 years of marriage at the time of his death on March 19, 2013. Born on September 23, 1927 in New Brunswick, NJ, she was a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Groves) Kern. She lived in Bound Brook, NJ from 1951 to 1989 when she and her husband moved to Cape Coral, FL. In 2017 she moved to Pennsylvania to live with her daughter and son in law in Long Pond. Beverly enjoyed reading, knitting, botchie ball and golfing with her husband. Surviving are four children, Ethel Leonard and husband Roy of Middlesex, NJ, Thomas Pozsonyi and wife Vicky of New Brunswick, NJ, Nancy Surovcik and husband Joseph of Long Pond, and George Pozsonyi and wife Linda of Saylorsburg; eight grandchildren, Michael Jannuzzi, Kevin Jannuzzi, Nicole Campbell and husband Duncan, Travis Mara and wife Andrea, Jason Surovcik, Joe Surovcik, Jaime Gearhart and husband Andrew, and Taylor Pozsonyi; a sister, Susan Grant of Pocatela, ID; 11 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Streeter. A private memorial service will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave. (7th floor), New York, NY 10001.
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Obituaries DEACON FRANK ANDREW GISOLDI and grandnephew, Owen; his Deacon Frank Andrew “brother” Louis Giordano Gisoldi, 77, of Pocono Pines, and his wife, Peggy, and entered eternal life Saturday, nieces and nephews, Joseph January 30, 2021. He was the and his wife, Jihyan loving husband of Antoinette Giordano,and grandneph(Giordano) with whom he ews, Jonah, and Nicholas; shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Summit, NJ, he was godchild, Michael Giordano and his wife, Malisa, and son of late Frank and Erisilia grandniece, Ruth; Gisoldi. He was raised in Christine Coyle and her husChatham, resided in Summit, band, Andrew, and grandand retired to Pocono Pines. nieces, Grace and Meghan; As a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison Anne Cintolo, her husband, John, and grandniece, BA and Seton Hall University Jacqueline, and twin grandM.Ed, he pursued a career in nephews, Charles and Colin. sales, his company, Creative Media Production, and teacher His sisters, Pauline Mazza and Elvira Gisoldi, predeof history, English, and phoceased him. tography. Frank’s joy was celebrating The most holy and touching and decorating for each holy day was Frank’s Permanent day and holiday. His Diaconate Ordination on favorite~ Christmas. For May 16, 1992. His ordained church ministry of the Catholic Frank, Christmas was from Church began at Sacred Heart Thanksgiving to end of the Christmas season, February Church, Vailsburg Newark, 2...even later. Every day, now, NJ, continued at St. Teresa Frank will be spending Avila Church, Summit, NJ, Christmas with Jesus. and then at Our Lady of the Reverend Father Sean Lake/Saint Maximilian Kolbe Carpenter celebrated a Mass of Church, Pocono Pines. As Christian Burial February 5 at Christ’s servant, he embraced St. Maximilian Kolbe and welcomed each calling... Parish, 5112 Pocono Crest Food pantry, hospital, altar Road, Pocono Pines. The Rite servers, RCIA, religious eduof Committal was at Saint cation, Knights of Columbus, Teresa of Avila Cemetery, bereavement facilitator... Besides his wife, he is sur- Summit, NJ, Reverend Thomas F. Blind conducting vived by his sister, Angela the prayers. Pariso; his niece, Teresa Tighe, her husband, Patrick,
James K. (Jim) Hannan, age 82, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in Scranton at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was a native of Cleveland, OH, the son of the late James Lawrence (Larry) and Mildred (Kind) Hannan. He lived in Saylorsburg for twenty years after retiring from a career in engineering. He holds a BSEE from Oklahoma State University and an MA in Fine Art from Long Island University. He also studied at the Art Students’ League in Manhattan. He served in the U.S. Air Force and then worked for Hughes Aircraft in Southeast Asia before moving to New York. Jim earned his living as an electrical engineer, but from childhood he was a dedicated and outstanding artist. He started winning art contests while still in grade school and continued to do so until illness stopped him from painting. Jim was a valued member of Artspace in Stroudsburg when it was still a co-op art gallery. He showed work there regularly and also in many other Northeast PA communities. Jim’s work is in private collections locally and across the country. He also taught painting classes, gave framing workshops and judged art shows. Additionally, Jim was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved hiking the woods and all the vegetation there. He was an enthusiastic member of the Bog Committee and he combined his knowledge of plants with his art to create a shirt celebrating Bog Day. Jim was also a proud mem-
JAMES K. HANNAN ber of the now-defunct Effort Lions Club. He was active in all the club events but was especially committed to manning the club’s booth at the West End Fair where he faithfully worked every day and evening for several years. Jim is mourned by his adored wife of 50 years, Peggie; and also leaves behind to grieve his beloved brothersin-law, Henry and David Hoenig, their spouses Judy Hoenig and Jeff Stich, and his cherished niece and nephew, Sarah and Benjamin Hoenig. Also mourning the loss of Jim’s sweetness, warmth and grace are a legion of cousins and beloved friends. Jim and Peggie were founding members of Congregation
B’nai Harim and Jim remained deeply committed to that Synagogue. He was an active member of its Building Committee and his influence, taste and creativity live on in the beauty and dignity of its sanctuary. Graveside services took place on January 29, at Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg with Rabbi Peg Kershenbaum officiating. Donations honoring Jim can be made to Congregation B’nai Harim (P.O. Box 757, Pocono Pines, PA 18350) or the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania (1101 Vine St., Scranton, PA 18510) where Jim lived his last years with dignity and grace, surrounded by staff he loved and who loved him.
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