Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Late March 2023

Everyone wins with TEC Race into Reading

submitted by Mary Hogan-Balliet

This year’s Race into Reading Week had everyone revved up for reading. Every day was full of fun, engaging activities that celebrated reading.

Tricky, from our generous sponsor, Pocono Raceway, helped start the week off with a visit to our school. He greeted TEC students at the buses and made a special pit stop to see his favorite fans.

TEC bus drivers also took part in our reading week and shared their favorite books with us.

homeroom won the book. A special thanks to our mystery readers: Mrs. Bailor, Mrs. Korea, Mr. Mann, Mrs. Amadio, Ms. Yacuboski and Mrs. Stein. You were spectacular.

Every morning began with a special mystery reader. During our TEC Morning Announcements Show, our amazing guests read excerpts from their books. Guessing their identity was so much fun. Homerooms called in to guess and one lucky student from the winning

Miss Trudi, a generous benefactor from our community, visited several classes and read a special book. Our wonderful Ms. Pitzer, a retired teacher who volunteers at TEC, read to kindergarten and 6th grade.

Jeanine Hofbauer, from Pocono Organics, shared a book and provided information about organic farming. Pocono Organics donated two bags of selfgrowing mushrooms to celebrate Mrs. Aulisio’s PPL grant for hydroponic gardening. Her 5th grade class can’t wait to get

planting this spring.

Marion Pyzik, PMSD School Board president, visited kindergarten and 2nd grade to read a book. The students adored her. A special thank you to these amazing women for sharing their favorite books and their love of reading.

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Clymer Library is a fantastic place to visit and borrow books. They are generous supporters of our Reading Rally and donated tons of books for our students to enjoy.

PTO’s first ever READ-ATHON was a huge success! What fun we had reading and logging our minutes. The winners were: Jeffrey M. from Mrs. Eschbach’s 6th grade class, who logged 1, 149 minutes for first place; Aviana M. from Mrs. Fiorani’s 3rd grade class, who logged 994 minutes; and Harper V. from Mrs. Fitzsimmons 5th grade class,

who logged 705 minutes.

Pictured above are Jeffrey M. and Aviana M. Harper V. was absent.

Daniel Jude Miller, author of The Monsters in Manhattan series and Everybody Wake Up came to visit. To welcome our beloved author, Mrs. Radgoski and Mrs. Price encouraged every student to construct their very own monster to greet Miller and pay homage to his Monsters in Manhattan book series. Miller was impressed with the TEC monster-filled library.

Miller’s visit did not

disappoint. His engaging and hilarious presentation captivated students from kindergarten through 6th grade. He explained how he started his illustrating and

writing career, funny stories that inspired his books and how to believe in yourself to “level up” in life. Students interested in the writing craft were able to join Miller for a lunch session to discuss ideas and share stories. We hope he comes back to visit soon.

Have you ever wondered which is better…the book or the movie? Well, each classroom took the Book vs. Movie Challenge. Our classrooms picked a fantastic book to read and then watched the movie adaptation of their book. We ended our week-long celebration with our 2nd annual Dress Like your Favorite Character Parade. It was incredible. Our classrooms were filled with Junie B. Jones, The Cat in the Hat, Harry Potter, The Hungry Caterpillar and many more beloved characters. See some of them on the next page. Several lucky students who demonstrate PRIDE every day were selected to join our West basketball players and cheerleaders in the gym to read together.

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cheered and played basketball with our West Athletes.

The Race into Reading Week was a blast. We stopped, dropped and read

After reading their prized book, the TEC students

all week because…we are never too busy to read.

Seth’s Sightings by

Since my mid-month column, I went to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania HUP for surgery. I was opened, examined, and sewn back up…mission NOT accomplished. I spent two nights recovering in the hospital, then was sent home…two days of being woken up in the middle of the night for blood draws, then greeting the morning with a vitals check and heparin shot, followed by a meeting with the surgery students as they made their rounds before 7 a.m. Sleep? Hah!

Back home, there was about a week of taking things easy. That was the week the Nor’easter blew through. The March weather “Lion” roared (In like a lion, out…). At home, there was just a light shoveling to do, but around the Plateau, some serious snow. But, since it is March, that snow didn’t stay long.

We finally both got out of the house on Friday to go into Lehighton. The end result of that trip was Ruth stepped into a hole in the dark and broke her leg. I drove her to the hospital and checked in at the emergency room to get x-rays. Our visit lasted four hours until 3 a.m., released after the E.R. doctor took a look at her bone breaks, then put her leg into a splint. She was given crutches, and directed to see an orthopedist.

The next few days were spent in the house, with Ruth slowly getting familiar with moving on crutches. Since I was allowed to drive, I was out to do a little shopping and some newspaper work.

Ruth was lucky and got a Monday morning

appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. Her surgery was Wednesday afternoon getting screws and a plate installed. She’s now in a cast and has learned to get around. After about a week, we were both strong enough to attend some of the Penguins home games.

The Spring weather is warm enough to get some spring flowers started more crocuses in my yard, some pale blue and the rest a deep purple. When we returned to Philadelphia for the postsurgery appointment and oncology planning, the city was decorated with blooming trees, and early spring flowers like daffodils. It was wonderful.

The doctors saw I’m healing well, and will need to, as hopes are to try another surgery in late summer. In the meantime, more chemo for me.

Seth Isenberg

This past weekend was hockey hockey hockey. On Friday, Ruth was selfsufficient enough so I located a hockey buddy and we went down to Allentown to see the NCAA tournament games at the PPL Center Penn State versus Michigan Tech, and then Michigan versus Colgate both games the same night. Ahead of the game, there was enough time to stop by the Allentown Farmers’ Market for a bite to eat.

A kind box office staffer found seats for us with nearly no stairs to navigate. They were away from any crowd all the much better.

The games themselves were blowouts. Most of the fun came when the pep bands played and the fans cheered. While it was good to be there, there wasn’t enough good hockey.

The local Penguins

provided some good hockey both Saturday and Sunday, but are fading in the playoff race. Their season wraps up in mid-April.

If baseball is your thing, the Railriders open their season at home in Moosic on the 31st, April 1 and 2.

I’m monitoring the snows in the Sierras, looking at the snowfall at the Donner Ski Ranch atop the pass in California. Their snow total could reach 700 inches if the weather trend continues. Nearly two feet fell there last week.

Looking ahead, we have a family gathering coming up for the upcoming holiday, which means a road trip where I’ll be the only driver (Ruth won’t be able to drive until May). We will take the dogs…I’ll share about the trip in the next column. Thanks to everyone who reached out to help when Ruth was laid up. As always, best wishes of good health … and … watch where you step.

NCAA tournament hockey at the PPL Center in Allentown. Here the Michigan Wolverines huddle prior to their game against Colgate. The Wolverines defeated Colgate, then defeated Penn State, moving on to the Frozen Four. They will play Quinnipiac on April 6 in Tampa. The winner of that game will play the winner of the Minnesota-Boston U game for the D1 national championship.

Out in the Open Stocking Now, Trout Fishing Soon

by Alex Zidock

Trucks from the various fish hatcheries throughout the state are rumbling on major highways and backroads of Pennsylvania, bringing trout to Commonwealth waters. It’s happening now. The statewide trout season opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 1. No joke!

Pre-season and in-season, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock about 3.2 million trout of combined species for anglers in 2023. The fish will be put into 697 streams and 126 lakes around the Commonwealth. And if you care about the breakdown, there will be about 2.3 million Rainbow Trout, 707,000 Brown Trout, and 168,000 Brook Trout. And they all will be over legal catchable size and measure at least 11 inches.

Looking for a wall-hanger trout? Pennsylvania will mix about 70,000 brood fish, between 2.5 and 3.5 years old Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout in the 14 to 20-inch category.

And to the delight of eager anglers, the Commission will include golden Rainbow Trout. These fish feature a vibrant golden-orange pigmentation and tip the scales at a hefty pound and a half.

There is still some time to help or witness trout stocking in some areas. You can get the stocking schedule by visiting the Commission’s website, www.pfbc.pa.gov. Fish wardens in areas not accessible for PA Fish Commission trucks always welcome helping hands to carry five-gallon buckets to the water’s edge to stock the fish. Where boat ramps are available, the trucks can get close enough to move the fish from the truck to the water through a large flexible pipe.

In areas where trout are stocked by way of a blue plastic tube from the stocking truck to the water, Waterways Conservation Officers (WCO’s) often offer the fun of stocking with a bucket to future fishermen and a grandpop.

species at least 7 inches long. But check the Pennsylvania Fishing Summary for special regulation areas for those regulations where some impoundments do not allow harvest or the use of certain baits.

Anyone age 16 and older must have a fishing license, and various licenses are available from many locations or on-line. My wife JoAnne and I purchased the Senior Lifetime Licenses when we turned 65 and have enjoyed free fishing ever since.

After the season opens on April 1, anglers can fish 24 hours a day, seven days a week until September 4. During that time, anglers can keep 5 trout of combined

There’s a lot of discussion about the catch-and-release of trout fishing. The best rule of thumb is to keep only those fish you intend to eat when fishing in a lake or stream stocked with hatchery trout. We keep some stocked fish because we personally enjoy smoking some trout. However, if you are fishing in a stream with native Brook Trout or catch a lunker you would like to put back for someone else to enjoy catching, please practice catch and release. Brook Trout are Pennsylvania’s state fish, and the fun of catching a native brookie should be a joy for generations to come.

(Photo by Alex Zidock)

Photo by Seth Isenberg

Police Beat

3-15, Pocono Mountain Regional Police were dispatched to 172 Shannon Drive, Long Pond, Tunkhannock Township, for a report that a woman had been shot and was no longer breathing. On arrival, police encountered Damien Hoehler, 43, at the front door. He was secured for officer safety. Police then entered the residence and located Diane Strohl, 59, lying on the first floor with a wound to her upper chest. Officers began life saving measures on Strohl, but she succumbed to her injury. Police located a firearm within the general area. Other family members were found uninjured in the basement of the home.

Police learned that Hoehler is the fiancé of Strohl’s daughter and lives at the home. Hoehler was drunk, and was threatening the other occupants with a gun. Strohl began an argument with Hoehler that became physical and the gun discharged, striking Strohl. Hoehler was arrested and has been charged with criminal homicide. The investigation is on-going.

3-25, PA State Police –Fern Ridge were called to a Guest Road, Towamensing Trails, Albrightsville home due to a violation of an emergency Protection From Abuse order (that was issued earlier that day). A 41 y/o Albrightsville man was arrested.

by Seth Isenberg

3-20, PSP-F investigated a domestic incident with injuries that occurred at a home on Pawnee Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, Penn Forest Twp. earlier that day. Police determined the 30 y/o woman had caused minor injury to the 37 y/o man. She is charged with harassment with physical contact.

3-9, police charged a 31 y/o Long Acre Dr., Effort man for failing to update his Megan’s Law information regarding a change in his employment.

3-10, PSP was called to a Jackson Twp. home to assist EMS, regarding a deceased 89 y/o woman. Police met the EMS personnel, who said the woman was dead when they arrived. It was determined that she had a heart condition. The Monroe County coroner’s office was notified, and arrived, then advised that the woman had died of natural causes.

3-17, PSP is investigating a ChildLine referral regarding a Chestnuthill Twp. family and possible physical abuse of children at the home.

3-20, PSP was called to Child First Services in Albrightsville regarding a fight between two juveniles.

PSP also reports an open investigation of a sexual assault of a 14 y/o from 2021.

Keeping the Rubber Side Down

3-15 at 9:10 p.m., a 20 y/o Allentown driver lost control

of his Honda Civic in the snow while westbound on Interstate 80 in Kidder Twp. The car went off the road and down an embankment. He was unhurt, and needed a tow.

3-15, 5:38 a.m., a 29 y/o Kunkletown driver lost control of his ’03 Ford Expedition when he drove through a snow drift, and lost control sliding across Weir Lake Road through a fence and stopping after hitting a house. Police gave him a ticket for driving at an unsafe speed for conditions. His SUV needed a tow.

The Pocono Plateau is not HIGH Enough for some

PSP was dispatched to a Jeep on its roof after a crash off Route 715 in Jackson Twp. at 10:40 p.m. on 3-22. Troopers located the driver, who had gone home after the crash. She was determined to be driving under the

influence of alcohol and will be charged.

PSP is investigating a juvenile dealing drugs, based on a ChildLine report 3-27. There were a handful of DUI reports some crashes, no injuries.

Stealin’

PSP received a call from a Jackson Twp. woman on 2-20 saying she contracted with a company to move her furniture for $1,900, paying them in advance via Zelle. They did not show up and then stopped returning phone calls. PSP determined the thieves used a false company name to scam the victim.

3-2, someone cut the fence on the Breezeline cable system’s power station on Route 534 in East Side borough and stole 30 feet of 4-gauge braided wire.

Discovered 3-14, someone stole a PA vehicle inspection sticker from the car at a Sassafras Road, Indian

Mountain Lakes, Penn Forest Twp. home.

PSP is investigating a report of porch piracy at a home on Five Springs Road in Chestnuthill Twp. on 3-20 where a FedEx package was delivered but then stolen. PSP-F reports several incidents where scammers have obtained personal information of locals and opened credit card accounts in the names of locals.

PennDOT

Registration has opened for the upcoming public forum about PennDOT’s 12Year Program update, to be held on Wednesday, April 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Online Public Forum will be broadcast live via PAcast and PennDOT social media channels.

Pennsylvanians can ask transportation-related questions to PennDOT leadership and members of the STC during the forum’s See POLICE BEAT, page 11

LERTA requested by Mt. Pocono warehouse developer

by Pat Albano

The first order of business for the Mount Pocono Borough Council Work Session

on March 21 was a presentation from representatives from Newland Capital Group on a LERTA warehouse construction on Route 940. LE-

RTA is a program created by Pennsylvania authorizing tax authorities to provide abatements on construction improvements. The warehouse is a 1.2 million square foot industrial facility approved by council a year ago, which developers predict will provide upwards of 550 new jobs.

Newland attorney George Amos stated “In the first year a great deal of revenue will come into the borough but the real winner will be the school district, receiving approximately $162,000. This revenue will help with capital expenditures and bills.”

Mayor Randy Altemose had questions on the loop road bypass required by PennDOT and built for access to the fa-

cility. Amos responded, “This road will help alleviate and reduce the time for school buses to navigate and will run to Industrial Park Boulevard, and connects to Route 611.”

Altemose remarked, “I understand everyone loves Amazon, but warehouses are not popular and even less popular in the Poconos.”

Borough approval would be the first step in the approval process for LERTA designation, after which the next step is to present it to the School District.

Council president Don Struckle asked if the 10-year LERTA designation could be reduced to 5 years and was told that would require discussion with the potential tenant. The mayor was also told 1,000 trees will be planted at the facility.

Council also considered three proposals on the Maintenance Garage from Architectural Services, $12,050, Structural Engineering Services, $9, 500 and Mechanical/ Electrical/Plumbing Services

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$11,750, with no decision. There was also discussion on whether to purchase outright or finance a new maintenance truck. Struckle asked the board to consider purchasing a used vehicle from Paradise Township, stating “Let’s wait until the end of the year to see what Paradise will offer.”

Borough manager Joshua Walker informed council he received surveys back on the proposed dog park and Struckle said “We need to decide on how big we want the park to be.” Council member Debra Fulton expressed concerns on expenses stating, “We do not need the engineer’s diagram.”

Council member Claudette Williams discussed a joint service of the borough and the Women’s Veterans Museum on Memorial Day, including light refreshments. Street sweeping is April 17-20 and “Pick up the Poconos/Joe Battisto Cleanup Day,” is Saturday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m.

New Fire Police added in Tunkhannock Township

by Lori Cooper

The Tunkhannock Board of Supervisors meeting on March 8 began with swearing in of four new Fire Police.

A hearing followed regarding the transfer of liquor license for Nasim Ferraro for a property at 3815 Route 115. The business will be a 32seat deli with beer available for takeout. Employees will be trained in LCB responsible management. The board approved the transfer.

Announcements included a reminder about TextMyGov. org, which can alert residents to upcoming meetings, the bridge replacement on Long Pond Road near the race track, the opening for an alternate member for the Zoning Board and bulk trash/ spring cleanup May 19-22.

In current business, an ordinance will be considered to track mounted solar panels as they could affect the fire company if responding to a fire.

A proposed Short Term Rental regulation will put a cap at six bedrooms.

Four bids were received for bulk trash. CCI Waste & Recycling Services of Olyphant will get the contract at $29.94 a cubic yard.

The proposed stormwater management plan should be approved in June or July.

A bid package will be put together for paving 2-1/2

miles of municipal roads. The township received notice that PennDOT will be doing a traffic count on mu-

nicipal roads.

Trees were slated to be removed by Mach 31 so that construction can begin on

the Williams Pipeline in May or June.

The completed 2021 municipal audit was approved. A letter from Indian Mountain Lakes Community Association about response time of the fire company was acknowledged.

Pocono Mountain Regional EMS reported 24 calls for the month of February, and that they have a new ambulance.

Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company had 42 calls, 6 of which were in Tobyhanna Township. The fire company will be doing hazmat training and drill night for junior firefighters, and is building a training maze.

The Clymer Library report included that summer reading programs will be happening as well as a book club, yoga, and a drum circle. There will also be an art expo from local students. Clymer received a grant for STEM programs and is working on getting materials for special needs programs. Interim Head Librarian Mary Ern will be leaving soon and Melissa Lopez will take over. It was also shared that the library has a room available that holds up to 89 people. The next meeting of the board of supervisors will be held April 12 at 7 p.m.

Artisan Breads Fridays & Saturday; Fresh Baked Goods for the Weekend; Locally Butchered Meat; Charcuterie; Alaskan-Caught Seasfood; Local Dairy; Italian Pastas from Philadelphia; Many More Locally-Sourced Food Items; Fresh Brewed Coffee and Herbal Teas served daily. Open Tuesday through Saturday 9-5; Sunday 9-2.

New Tunkhannock Township Fire Police, from left, Jose Valderrama, Kevin Comstack, Izabella Garbowski and Allison Koch being sworn in.

HOSTS: Alex & JoAnne Zidock

Hunt Easter eggs at Faith Lutheran Church

Children ages 0 through 12 and their parents are invited to join the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Blakeslee for their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.

Weather permitting, the hunt will be held outside on the church lawn. In case of inclement weather it will be held indoors.

Children may bring Easter baskets or bags to collect their eggs. Games and activities

for all ages will be held, and a light lunch will be served to the children. All are welcome.

Eggs were a symbol of the rebirth of the earth in pre-Christian celebrations of spring. The Easter egg was defined by early Christians as an Easter symbol of the resurrection of Jesus; it was

likened to the tomb from which Christ arose. Indeed, the custom of Easter egg hunts has been traced back to Protestant Christian Reformer Martin Luther. Registration is necessary by Wednesday, April 5. To register, please email your child’s name, age, and

any allergies, and parents’ names and phone number to faithoffice@faithlutheranblakeslee.org or call 570646-0309 to leave a message or for more information.

Faith Lutheran Church is located in Blakeslee at 550 Route 940. Pastor Peter Kuritz is the Interim Pastor.

Holy Week and Easter at Pocono Lake UMC

Join Pocono Lake United Methodist Church for Holly Week and Easter service.

The Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service will be held at 7 p.m. on April 6, as we remember the last night of Jesus’ life when He instituted the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We will receive Holy Communion (Commu-

nion in the United Methodist Church is open to all) as well as remember and commemorate Jesus’ life and death through the ancient tradition of Tenebrae, the extinguishing of candles. The service will conclude in darkness.

The Good Friday Community Service on April 7, hosted by the Top of the Moun-

tain Ecumenical Council, will be held at Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church at Noon.

Palm Sunday worship is April 2 at 9:30 a.m., aand celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Learn more at www. poconolakeumc.org or visit us on Facebook.

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Keiper & Blanche Price parks to benefit from Tobyhanna

by Seth Isenberg

Tobyhanna Township was awarded a $760,000 LSA grant through the hard work of township grant writers Penn Strategies. The money will be spent for a major upgrade to Keiper Park, as well as improvements and repairs to Blanche Price Park.

The March 20 Tobyhanna supervisors meeting started with the Neighborhood Improvement District Authority (NIDA) meeting. To start, township supervisors Rachel Schickling and Brendon Carroll were reappointed to the NIDA board. Michelle Bisbing was appointed chairman, John Kerrick vice-chairman, Crystal Butler secretary, Brendon Carroll treasurer and attorney Harry Coleman as solicitor.

NIDA business included

Township LSA grant

approving Zelenkofske Axelrod to do the 2022 audit, and a review of the Assessment Report and its figures by Sam Metcalfe of MuniCap, Inc.

In regular township business, the Pocono Mountain Regional Police time used is over 98 hours from predicted use, and five new police vehicles are due to arrive.

Pocono Mountain Regional EMS is down an ambulance it needs an engine. They covered 54 of 56 shifts last month.

The Tobyhanna Township Bureau of Fire is receiving applications for firefighters. Supervisor Joseph Colyer asked for $30,000 to buy firefighter equipment. This was agreed to unanimously.

The Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Company received a grant. Details will be gone over, and more in-

formation shared at the next meeting.

The Pocono Mountain Council of Governments is going over their bid for road salt.

The township’s Dept. of Public Works had no major vehicle repairs to report. As they have time, they are beginning to work on getting the mowers ready for spring use. Supervisor David Carbone told the foreman that the township got compliments from citizens about the roads after the recent snows.

• A request to host a wedding in Blanche Price Park’s Main Lodge in April of 2024 will be considered. The park usually opens in May. The party would supply rest rooms if needed.

• It was agreed to install a key fob system for the side

See TOBYHANNA TWP, page 16

Police Beat

PennDOT from page 6

Q&A session. Questions may also be submitted in advance of the forum by filling out the registration form or by emailing RA-PennDOTSTC@ pa.gov. The public may also call to share their questions

at 717-783-2262.

Every two years the State Transportation Commission (STC) and PennDOT update Pennsylvania’s 12 year program. Public feedback is a critical part of that process. The public comment period for the TYP update continues through April 30.

For more

information visit www. TalkPATransportation.com. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects. penndot.gov.

Use www.511PA.com to check conditions on 40,000+ miles of PA roads for free. It provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts,

traffic speed information and access to 1000+ traffic cameras. It’s also a smartphone application, or by calling 5-1-1.

Locally, crews are out pothole patching, crack sealing and doing drainage work and tree trimming. Winter roads maintenance will continue as needed.

2023 Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival set to return April 29 and 30

The 5th annual Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network returns the weekend of April 29 and 30. This annual event celebrates the rich history and beautiful scenery of the Jim Thorpe area, while promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity.

This year the Festival has teamed up with Together With Veterans of Carbon County, a charitable non-profit working to prevent suicide among those who have already given so much to our country. The Festival will also benefit the Jim Thorpe Community Watch and the White Haven Area Community Library.

The Festival offers a variety of races for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose from a 7-miler, a half marathon, or a Boston Qualifying full marathon. Each race offers stunning views of the Lehigh River and scenic wilderness of the Pocono

Mountains. For Sunday’s events, the 7-miler and full marathon, participants will take the Reading and Blue Mountain Northern scenic railway to the starting lines.

“We are thrilled to bring the JTARF back for its fifth year,” said race director, Michael Ragozzino of The RUNegades. “It’s a great opportunity for runners to challenge themselves, while experiencing the quaint charm and incredible energy of the Jim Thorpe community.”

After the races, participants will head into town for a “whistle stop” tour of bars and restaurants offering special deals for runners.

Registration for the 2023 Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival is now open. All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal.

“We encourage runners of all levels to join us,” added Ragozzino. “Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival offers a unique and unforgettable experience in a gorgeous setting for a great cause.”

HOSTS: Alex & JoAnne Zidock

THURS. 9:30 PM

For more information about the 2023 Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival, including registration, race details, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, visit the event website www.runjimthorpe.com.

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Obituaries

GARY S. KAPOSTAS SR.

Gary S. Kapostas Sr., 73, of Long Pond, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in St. Luke’s HospitalAllentown Campus. He was the loving husband of Faith Meckes Michaels Kapostas. They would have observed their 6th wedding anniversary in August.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was a son of the late Frank and Kathryn (Weller) Kapostas.

Gary owned and operated Greater Pocono Home Pro, a home inspection and preservation company. He had also been a real estate agent with Phyllis Rubin and Wilkins. Prior to that, he worked as a foreman for the Bridgeport Brass Co. in CT and as a superintendent at Volco Brass in Kenilworth, NJ where he was on the Board of Directors of Volco Employees Federal Credit Union.

Gary was an active member of Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church in Hamilton Square and he also sang on the church choir. He was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed camping, fishing, theater, classical music, travel, hiking, skiing, historical and cultural events and karate. He enjoyed cooking and he was an avid golfer. He loved his cats like family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Gary S. Kapostas Jr. of Saylorsburg; a brother, Glen Kapostas in CT; two sisters, Gale Bergers in CT and Gwen Cochran in GA and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held March 25 from Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church with the Rev. Steven Claycomb officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to AWSOM, P.O. Box 13, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

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

JEAN L. WILSON

Jean L. Wilson, 89, of Pocono Pines, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at St. Mary’s Villa in Elmhurst Township where she was a resident since December 2022. She was the wife of James E. Wilson, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.

Born on February 6, 1934 in Taylor, she was one of six children to the late Ernest and Romayne (Curtis) Franks and lived in Monroe County for most of her life. She was a seamstress, having worked for several local blouse factories; and she was also a monitor at the Tobyhanna Elementary Center for over 30 years.

Jean was an active member of the Pocono Lake United Methodist Church and was active in P.T.A. while her children were in school.

In addition to her husband, surviving are four children, Kimberly Ann Bedinghaus of St. Pete Beach, FL, Teresa Miller and husband Robert of Pocono Pines, Curtis Wilson of Pocono Pines, and Rod Wilson and wife Michelle of Nazareth; four grandchildren, Brittanie Bedinghaus, Brody Miller, Jake Wilson and Kara Wilson; a sister, Romayne Van Why of Stroudsburg; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Shields; and three brothers, George Franks, James Franks and John Franks.

Services were held March 20, from the Pocono Lake United Methodist Church. Burial followed at Pocono Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial remembrances be made to the Pocono Lake United Methodist Church, 1188 PA-940, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 or St. Mary’s Villa, 516 Saint Mary’s Villa Road, Elmhurst Township, PA 18444.

KEVIN I. KNORR

Kevin I. Knorr, 65, of Pocono Lake Preserve in Pocono Lake, died early Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023, while under hospice care at home. He was the husband of the late Wendy (Smith) Knorr with whom he shared 26 years of marriage at the time of her death on February 10, 2013.

Born on June 28, 1957 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Robert and Annabelle (Smith) Knorr.

He was patrolman at Pocono Lake Preserve and Lake Naomi, ski patrolman at Jack Frost Ski Area, and worked for the family business, Toby Oil. Kevin was also an EMT with the Tobyhanna Ambulance Corps.

He enjoyed skiing, all forms of hunting, riding bike, ammunition reloading, fishing, cooking, and spending time in the great outdoors and with his daughter and granddaughter.

Surviving are a daughter, Talli Knorr and her partner Joe Loftus of Pocono Pines; a granddaughter, Braelynn Loftus of Pocono Pines; a sister, Roberta O’Donnell and her husband Kevin and their children Gage and Katie; and several cousins.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to be used for an education fund for his granddaughter, Braelynn.

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JOSEPH ANTHONY MANCINI

Joseph Anthony Mancini, of Mount Pocono, passed away on March 26, 2023 at the age of 70. He was born on January 14, 1953 in Queens, NY, and was raised on Staten Island. He was the loving husband of Mary (Bianchi) Mancini, with whom he shared 47 years.

Joseph enjoyed basketball, carpentry, Mount Airy slot machines, going out to dinner, working on cars, going to the movies (“I haven’t been to the movies in so long” - Direct Dad quote), riding his motorcycle, but above all else Papa was happiest when he was sitting in Joseph and Rachel’s house surrounded by the people he loved.

Joseph is predeceased by his parents Matteo and Verlie (Betty) Mancini and mother-in-law Elsie Radu. Joseph is survived by his wife, Mary Mancini; son, Joseph Mancini and wife Rachel Grimaldi, son Paul Mancini, daughter Michelle Golas, grandchildren Matteo, Lillian, Madison, Julia, Benjamin, and Zander; sisters Angie, Cookie, Lizzy,

Vie, Jennifer, and Roxanne; brother Matthew; nephew Scott; and best friend Carl.

The family would like to thank all of his loyal customers/friends from Marshalls Creek Service Center as well as St. Christopher’s Treatment facility.

Family and friends are invited to attend a threehour visitation at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, on Sunday, April 2, from 12-3 p.m. with service to follow.

For those of you who cannot attend in person, a zoom link is available at bolockfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to tuesdayschildren.org to support families impacted by the 9/11 attacks as well as terrorism, military conflict, or mass violence. Please make donations in the name of Joseph and Kenny.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bolock Funeral Home. Memories or condolences may be shared at bolockfuneralhome.com for the Mancini family.

KATHLEEN BALDASARE

Kathleen Baldasare, of Mount Pocono, passed away on March 9, 2023 at the age of 78. She was born November 28, 1944 in Jersey City, NJ to Leri and James Toone.

In her early years Kathleen enjoyed horseback riding, hiking, and dancing. In her later years she enjoyed reading, crocheting, and playing Bingo with her friends. She was also a long-time supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Kathleen is predeceased by her parents Leri and James Toone and her son James V.

Ronald G. Sarajian, 84, of Henryville, passed away early Thursday morning, March 16, 2023, at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg in Bethlehem. He was the beloved husband of Jenette (Bryson) Sarajian with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

RONALD G. SARAJIAN

Baldasare. Kathleen is survived by her niece Mary Sellers.

The family would like to thank Lehigh Valley Hospital and Hospice House for the care she received in her final days.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home. Cremation is private.

In her memory donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Memories or condolences may be shared at bolockfuneralhome.com for the Baldasare family.

Born on January 18, 1939 in Hackensack, NJ, he was a son of the late Hrant and Grace (Hesselman) Sarajian. Ronald went to grade school in Teaneck, NJ and later after his parents relocated to Miami Beach, FL he continued his education and graduated from Miami Beach High School in 1957. He then went to the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL from where he graduated in 1962. In the summer of 1962 he moved to Henryville to help his parents with the hotel they owned and operated. Greenway Lodge was very successful and a lovely place to relax with family. In the summer of 1962 friends of the Sarajian family that owned the Henryville Bar offered to sell Ronald their business so they could retire. He purchased the business and made renovations making it into a very pleasant place called Club Alpine, a place to enjoy cocktails, square dancing and bands that played great 60’s music. Soon after, he met his wife, Jenette and they married in 1964. In 1965 his parents retired and moved to Florida and Ron and Jenette purchased the Greenway Lodge and ran it successfully for 25 years. The hotel closed in 1987 after a devastating fire and is now operating as a rehabilitation facility.

In December 1962 Ron began working at Camelback Ski Area and went from a groundsman and lift

operator to running the food and beverage facility for many years. He later became a shareholder and was on the board of directors until Camelback changed ownership in 2005. In 1979 he and Jenette purchased the old Williams Drug Store in Tannersville (which at that time was called Mr. Seafood) and opened it as Smugglers Cove restaurant. In 1983 he opened up Bailey’s I in Stroudsburg which he sold and is now Sarah Street Grille; and in 1988 opened Bailey’s II in Mt. Pocono. In 1999, after spending several vacations in Naples, Florida he bought a restaurant in Old Naples and named it the Boat House. Ronald had many great business ideas and loved being a businessman.

His vacation time was spent with many friends and he loved boating and fishing and being the captain of his boat.

In addition to his wife, surviving are three sons, Scott Martin Sarajian of Naples, FL, Christopher Alan Sarajian and wife Rebecca of Tannersville, and Michael Lee Sarajian of Henryville; nine grandchildren, Ronald J. (RJ), Christopher and Rachael Sarajian all of Tannersville and Harrison,

Hayden, Holden, Harvey, Hennsley and Haddley

Sarajian all of Naples, FL; cousins, Stephanie Sarajian Wilhelm of New Jersey, Gregory Sarajian and wife Anita of New Jersey and Douglass Sarajian of Hazleton; brothers-in law and sisters-in-law, Gloria Bush of Ft. Myers, FL and Pocono Pines, Bob Bryson and wife Judy of Reeders, Vicki Sayer of Henryville and Randy Kellison of Pocono Summit; and many very special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeffrey Sarajian husband of Mona of Myrtle Beach, SC and Gerald Sarajian husband of Louise of Naples, FL and Bethlehem.

A memorial service was held March 23 in Stroudsburg with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Weber officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to The Salvation Army, 226 Washington Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, Camp Papillon Animal Shelter, 128 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or the Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Company, 114 Municipal Lane, Tannersville, PA 18372.

Blakeslee UMC Choir & Friends prepare two performances of Joseph M. Martin’s “The Celtic Choir”

The Blakeslee United Methodist Church Choir & Friends invite you to enjoy

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DPW door to allow access to just the DPW area – to cost $2,200.

• Bills of $458,309 were approved to March 20.

The paving list for proposed for 2023 includes State Ave, Wilder Ave., Paxmount Drive, McCauley Ave., Cypress Court, Lancelot Lane, Sir Gawain and Sir Jeoffrey Courts, Merriment Lane, and Ferncrest, Kerrick and Acahela Roads.

Public comment items by citizens included a discussion of changing the ShortTerm Rental rules to not count children aged 2 and under as that would help young families. Discussion followed, with at least two supervisors noting that

Joseph M. Martin’s Acoustic Praise Choral Collection: “The Celtic Choir” at two per-

children use the water, etc., perhaps meaning more use of septic systems.

A question was raised about the age of the fire truck being leased for the Bureau of Fire at a cost of $3,500 a month. The citizen gave his opinion that the truck is older than it should be.

Ed Tutrone, now a candidate for supervisor, asked to get Station 41 and the township together for a meeting. Attorney Owen Coleman, as solicitor, responded that “It’s a discussion between lawyers.” When Tutrone followed up, Atty. Coleman replied that “It’s not for a public forum.” Tutrone finished with a comment about how taxpayer money is being spent.

The next supervisor’s meeting is Monday, April 3.

formances. The first will be on Palm Sunday, April 2, at 4 p.m. at the Blakeslee United Methodist Church, 5693 PA115 in Blakeslee. The second will be at the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, 203 Spur Road in Pocono Lake on Sunday, April 16, at 4 p.m. The choir is under the direction of Julie Kerrick. Stephanie Kerrick is the featured soloist, George and Marlies Kerrick narrate the cantata, and Joy Waltz provides the amazing audio-vi-

sual presentation. The Rev. Joseph Healey is the Pastor of the Blakeslee United Methodist church. The Rev. Stephen Gray is the Senior Pastor of the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church.

The folk music of the British Isles has long inspired the imagination of musicians everywhere for centuries. Indeed, Celtic-styled music has emerged as one of the most influential forces in contemporary popular music. Modern sacred music has

also been influenced by this great treasury of music and poetry. Filled with rich style and purpose, these timeless tunes have the power to animate our churches with jubilant praise and to touch our hearts with quiet comfort and hope.

Please plan on attending one or both of the choir’s performances, especially to enjoy Celtic-styled music. For more information, call the Blakeslee church office at 570-646-7727.

LPGA Amateurs slate season kickoff

The LPGA Amateurs is the recreational side of the LPGA. The Pocono Chapter is one of over 100 national and global chapters, offering choices for multiple ability levels for playing women’s golf beginner to competitor.

This year the Pocono Chapter will provide two weekly twilight playing options for women golfers at

Shawnee and Great Bear.

The chapter also provides educational info about golf, and offers weekend golf trips and chances for other play during the season.

The chapter also sponsors Girls’ Golf, which provides opportunity for young girls to learn and play the game. Attend the kickoff meeting, April 12, at 6 p.m. at

Tom X Pub in East Stroudsburg. Find out about this women’s chapter of the LPGA Amateurs at our information session and see if we are right for you

To register for our kickoff session, visit https:// chapters.lpgaamateurs.com/ home/chapter/PAPO or check us out on Facebook.