Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Late April, 2023

BRUSH FIRES kept local fire departments busy the last few weeks, as hot temperatures and dry and windy weather combined to create the perfect conditions for fires to spread rapidly. The area above, along Route 940 near Harmony Beverage, was on fire and creating smoky conditions at the same time that over 4,300 acres burned near White Haven, and part of the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike was temporarily closed because of poor visibility. Recent rains have helped, and burn bans in Tobyhanna and Coolbaugh Township had been cancelled as of press time, though Tunkhannock Township’s was still on.

JP: Nicole Getz

Tobyhanna Twp talks fire company, STRs

by Seth Isenberg

April 17’s Tobyhanna Township supervisors meeting ended with a heated argument between supervisor Dave Carbone and Tobyhanna Township

PLATEAU

PMPL seeks help from Mount Pocono council

by Pat Albano

The Mount Pocono Borough Council opened its work session on April 19 with a number of presentations.

Volunteer Fire Company station 41’s fire chief Ed Tutrone, which led to Carbone talking over Tutrone’s narrative and Tutrone getting angry. Carbone and other supervisors spoke out saying

Tutrone was not telling the full story including that his group withdrew from fire responses. Tutrone spoke about new rules the township wanted to impose. At the end, with both

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Ann

Shincovich,

director of the Pocono Mountain

Public Library, gave an indepth presentation on the many services provided by the library including circulation, internet access and programs. Shincovich hopes to construct several small See MT. POCONO, page 2

Tunkhannock seeking bids for road paving

by Lori Cooper

It was a full agenda at the April 12 Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors meeting.

Notice will be put out seeking bids on paving various roads. Bids must be in by May 2. Included this year are Mathews Drive, McCormack Lane, Sierra View Drive,

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free libraries within the borough where patrons can “take a book, read a book and share a book.” Council member Ann Marie Harris asked, “Who keeps track of the books?” and council president Don Struckle asked about age groups. Shincovich concluded with “The library budget is tight…I am asking council to consider three additional part-time workers to augment the many services provided.”

Shawn McGlynn discussed several ordinances including Sign, STR, TREE, Food Truck and Use and Occupancy. The board had questions on potential violations on the food truck and Harris asked about bilevel home use for multiple families and potential violations. McGlynn also gave input on granting a waiver for residents at 67 Center Ave from side yard exclusion on keeping chickens. Ordinance 5 of 2021 on building heights amendments was also discussed with McGlynn stating “ I see no reason why this is not repealed.”

Debra Fulton introduced Boy Scout Marshall Aleksich from Troop 89, who is seek-

Blanding Drive, Vail Court, Kindling Drive, Candlewood, Roads End and Cottontail Road.

Action on development plans by Malanyuk, Route 115 and Baykal Logistics, Route 115 were tabled as extension letters were received for an extension until July 3. Discussion was held about the proposed sketch plan

ing to complete his Eagle Scout project. The project includes clearing a path, clearing out brush and building benches. Aleksich has until next summer to complete the project. Mayor Randy Altemose wished Aleksich good luck but added, “Whatever plan you have detailed be sure the Scoutmaster signs off.” Fulton added, “Your plan must be approved by council before you can start fundraising for the project.” Struckle echoed the mayor sentiments stating, “Get your blueprint back to us.”

MPMA board chair Matthew Hensel discussed the MPMA lease, stating he spoke with the accountant, and “There are security system issues to upgrade, and we are motivated to resolve

for PGS Realty, LLC truck service and parking. They are proposing a semi truck repair stop, truck wash and truck stop on 7.71 acres on Route 115 at Winterline Rd. The existing 2-bay garage would be turned into office space. Water will be 100% recycled. This project would happen in three phases, with phase 1 parking. The proposed 60’ x

this.” Struckle stressed, “The borough is taking a big hit on this,” and council member Norm Delano asked about a timeline and was told it will be quick.

Borough Manager Joshua Walker informed council that the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau grant was approved for $15,000. Part of the money will go to purchasing flag poles and LED digital signs. Walker will also start paperwork to get approval for purchasing a new maintenance vehicle.

Council vice-president Lori Noonan suggested tentative Community Yard Sales dates of May 19-21, June 23-25, and August 25-27, adding “Many people are on vacation in July.”

80’ build would need to go in before the paving phase. The Short Term Rental ordinance is proposed to be amended to prohibt STRs

from exceeding six bedrooms. A hearing will be held May 10 prior to updating the ordinance.

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A fire escrow check in the amount of $2,000 for Vivian Conte at 221 Candle Dr. was approved.

Solicitor Harry Coleman asked for a month to talk to the owners about a proposed joinder deed for 2023 - 328 at 1575 Long Pond Road.

Joseph Weitz was appointed alternate member of the Zoning Hearing Board.

Tabled in new business was the proposed solar permit, proposed Act 167 Stormwater and recreation fee, which Atty. Coleman would like to “tighten up.”

Further discussion will be held about the proposed warehouse/distribution ordinance as well as updating the official map.

PennDOT will be given information about the intersection of Long Pond and Clearview Road to do a study and see what is needed there.

A $5,000 community impact grant was received from the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to help replace fences around the ballfield and playground.

The resignation of Ellen Lott from the Planning Commission was accepted. It was noted that she was “a great asset.”

A motion passed that Rosebud Court could not be used as requested by Indian Mountain Lake for gate access to the community as it was “not for the betterment of the Township.”

The township was under 22 hours of Pocono Mountain Regional Police coverage for the month.

Pocono Mountain Regional EMA had 24 calls for the month and is currently having a subscription drive.

Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Department has had 63 calls for the year. They recently held rescue classes and will hold another one in the fall.

The next meeting of the Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors will be May 10 at 7 p.m.

RE-ELECT

Dave Carbone

Brendon Carroll

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR PROVEN LEADERSHIP

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TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR INCUMBENT CANDIDATES

DAVID CARBONE and BRENDON CARROLL

Are proud and dedicated to work with our fellow distinguished board members and township staff to promote a reasonable, balanced, fiscally responsible and bipartisan approach to protect the safety, health and welfare of the Tobyhanna Township communities in all township business.

TOWNSHIP IDEALS that we remain committed to, with the results of our proven leadership:

The Township:

- has not had a municipal tax increase in more than 12 years

- operates and maintains a balanced budget

- has significant reserve funds established for capital improvements and emergencies

- has no debt, and has a strong borrowing capability

- pension fund is fully funded, and in a positive financial position

Township Supervisors:

- donate their salaries to further support various township organizations such as Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation, Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Company, Tobyhanna Township Bureau of Fire, Pocono Mountain Regional EMS, Pocono Lions Club, Blakeslee Community Center, Clymer Library

- have selected and employed an experienced, professional, well-rounded staff to assist in managing all aspects of township business

- have made appointments of experienced residents to planning commission and zoning hearing board positions to present fair and reasonable recommendations to the board.

- have planned and completed the hike and bike trail, 940 bike lane, dog park, and progressed phase1 of the I-380/940 redesign, planned parks upgrades, and formed Tobyhanna Township Bureau of Fire for the benefit of residents and taxpayers

The question all township residents must ask themselves when going to the polls is: Do I want proven leaders who provide the township with fiscal responsibility, accountability and involvement, or unknown candidates without our combined years of hands-on knowledge and experience?

On May 16th 2023, Please Support Proven Leadership VOTE to RE-ELECT

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jawing at each other, Tutrone told Carbone to “shut up” which led to the gavel being brought down by supervisors’ chairman John Kerrick to put a stop to it. Tutrone continued, and Kerrick directed him to leave the meeting. Tutrone exited with a police officer escort still working to make his points.

Prior to the argument, Tutrone asked again for a meeting between station 41 and the township, and was answered by township solicitor Harry Coleman that contacts need to be through the attorneys involved, due to litigation.

Named to Phi Kappa Phi

Nicole Stabile of Blakeslee was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Stabile was initiated at Kutztown University.

Stabile is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Plans to put Tobyhanna Township Fire Company station 44 into service are moving ahead. Volunteers have stepped forward.

A ban on open burning in the township is in force. (It has since been lifted.)

Other business included unanimously confirming the appointment of Crystal Butler as assistant township manager, increasing township manager Robert Bartal’s debit card limit to $2,500 (for items where payment can save the township money), and the Planning Commission’s recommendation for a hearing for an Act 167 amendment.

Manager Bartal reported that Penn Strategies has secured another $15,000 grant for the township park. The money will be used to buy a UTV for park maintenance purposes. Assistant manager Butler explained that there are 500 applications for Short Term Rentals in hand of 637 in process. Of these, 128 licenses have been issued, and 26 were “almost done.” Asked about others, she said there are 130 STRs known to be operating (without the township license) and there is a process underway to contact each and every one.

Tobyhanna Supervisors meet next on May 1, at 6 p.m.

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Singer-Songwriter & author Dan May coming to Clymer Library

ricane. He has worked as a grave-digger, television cameraman, short-order cook, nuclear missile security guard, gas station attendant, ice cream truck driver, skilift operator, factory worker, furniture delivery man, amusement park worker and greenhouse laborer—all before the age of 25. While studying music composition in college, he inadvertently stumbled upon an international opera career that forced him to leave a promising future as a song-

writer behind. Cut to 15 years later, and after a vocal cord surgery that left him no longer able to meet the demands of opera, Dan returned to doing what he does best— writing and performing his own songs.

Since his crossover from classical to popular music, Dan has hit the ground running, with six critically acclaimed albums already under his belt, including his 2011 release Dying Breed making The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of Top 10

Albums of 2011.

In 2016, Dan added “Author” to his list of credentials, with the release of his first book, Adventures in Grocery Shopping, which made The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of Best Books of 2016. He followed that up with his second book, again a compilation of essays about his life experiences, Street Urchins, Poets and Dream Visitors.

Learn more about him at danmaycd.com

Friends of Clymer Library presents singer-songwriter and author Dan May on Saturday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines. This family friendly event for people of all ages is free and open to the public. For reservations, visit danmay. eventbrite.com or call the library at 570-646-0826.

Dan’s live shows include readings from his books in addition to singing songs. The readings have become a fan favorite and a staple of

his live performances. At the Clymer Library, he’ll read from his books: Adventures in Grocery Shopping, Street Urchins, Poets and Dream Visitors, and his most recent book, Coop the Magic Pug, a children’s book about his beloved dog Coop. The readings will be interspersed with songs from his six critically acclaimed albums, including Heartland, as well as from his new release, Legacy.

May’s career path has taken more twists and turns than a corkscrew in a hur-

Monroe County Children’s Roundtable hosts Community Night for Families

Community Night offers something great for everyone – It’s free & open to the public

The Monroe County Children’s Roundtable will host its seventh annual Community Night on Tuesday, May 2, from 6 to 8:15 p.m., at the Monroe Campus of Northampton Community College.

Community Night’s theme is Hope for Trauma, and will bring more than 100 agencies together for community members to learn more about the resources available on

trauma informed care, substance abuse disorder, mental health, physical health, nutrition, child welfare, youth programs, schools, support services, etc. Community Night strives to connect people with services, volunteers with programs, and bring the community together to learn, share and network, all while having fun. Community Night is free and open to the public.

Community Night is a great way for community members to come together and explore the best of what

Birding the Bog Programs planned at Tannersville

Join Kettle Creek EE Center on May 3, 10 or 17 for a morning of birding in the Tannersville Bog. Combine one of the most unique natural settings with one of the most spectacular natural phenomena and you get a morning of migration birding at the Bog.

Cost is $6 per person.

Registration is required by calling 570-629-3061.

Directions: Route 611, at the light at the Tannersville Inn turn onto Cherry Lane Road. The bog parking lot is 1.9 miles from 611 on the right. For more information, call (570) 629-3061. For information visit www.mcconservation.org.

Monroe County’s public service organizations have to offer—something great for everyone:

·Special Presentations: Service Animal Support; Journey of Care: Mindful Practices to Support a Compassionate Community; Trauma; and Healing from Trauma (Bilingual Presentation in Spanish & English)

·Naloxone Training & Distribution: Commonly referred to as NARCAN. Naloxone rapidly reverses drug overdoses. Training sessions will begin at 6:15 p.m. and be offered every 15 minutes.

• CPR Training

• Blood Drive: Donations accepted from 2 to 7 p.m.

• Kids Zone: Includes interactive exhibits for kids, face painting, crafts, and much more.

• Therapy dogs

• Student Entertainment

• Student Art Contest winners will be announced

• Scavenger hunt with great prizes

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PMSB hears impressive Odyssey of the Mind presentation

by Pat Albano

A group of elementary students presented the Pocono Mountain School Board with what they learned from Odyssey of the Mind during the April 19 school board meeting. Odyssey of the Mind includes competition and scoring. Students make props and solve their own problems. Director Ronald Byrd remarked. “This is the best presentation this year and we have had many.” Board

president Marion Pyzik commented, “ I did not see any nervous students at all and what a great job.”

Pocono Mountain School District Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Robison opened the meeting asking for a moment of silence for a student recently killed in a car accident.

In happier news, she noted West High School student artwork. She also mentioned the East High School cast and performance of Momma Mia along with

their National Honor Society who recently held a Night of Science Ceremony. The Odyssey of the Mind team advanced to the world finals. The superintendent closed out her report stating, “There will be a pre-k summer session held for incoming kindergarten students…The focus will be on academics; appropriate classroom behavior and socialization, with snacks provided.”

West High School Student Council discussed the prom and their final blood drive

and an upcoming 5K to be held at Danbury Park with all proceeds going to Big Brothers and Sisters.

The Weber Group recently completed a third-party audit of school district infrastructure and waterrelated problems. Critical areas include leaks and water problems in the gymnasium. The inspection generated a lengthy proposal of six critical areas within the school infrastructure. Additionally, the school needs 30,000 new bricks.

The work will require seven months to complete at a cost of $1.9 million. Financial Officer Joseph Colozza stated, “the district has a $7-million reserve available for this project.” Director Rusty Johnson added, “We have talked about this for years, and I make a motion to approve the $1.9 million,” which passed. Ronald Byrd and Ana Lopez were named voting delegates for the PSBA delegate assembly meeting.

US Service Academy Info Night set for students and parents

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) invites interested area high school students, their parents, and local educators to attend a U.S. Service Academy Information Night on Wednesday, May 10, from

6 to 8 p.m. at WilkesBarre Area High School. This informational event is designed to familiarize high school students with the application and nomination process for applying to four of the five

U.S. Service Academies.

“Each year, my office has the honor of nominating Northeastern Pennsylvania’s best and brightest students who possess a strong desire

to serve their country,” said Rep. Cartwright. “These sessions provide an invaluable opportunity for our students to speak directly with representatives from U.S. Service Academies to learn more about the nomination process, as well as the rigorous academic and leadership training that these academies have to offer.”

Attendees can meet with staff from the offices of

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright, U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, along with representatives from The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, The U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, The Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. For more information, or to RSVP, call Tammy Aita at 570-341-1050.

Seth’s Sightings

Our somewhat warm weather has encouraged lots of April flowers around the Pocono Plateau. In our yard our pinks are blooming, our lilacs are about to start, and our flowering cherry trees are putting on a show just in time for the threat of frost. So these next few days will be a bit of hoping that our particular flowering plants are spared.

I am planning to do some lawn and yard work, depending on how my chemo is going. So far, it has knocked me back and made me tired, but, I have a week off before it starts the next cycle. Overall, I am doing o.k.

Saturday night has been

hockey night for us for these last few months, so with our Penguins out of the playoffs, we are free for other activity just in time for warmer weather. Last week, we attended a fundraiser dinner (won a basket at their raffle, too). Coming up this weekend is a spring celebration, and next is Wine on the River we’ll not be missing hockey much. Also coming up is Knoebels season; the amusement park opens for weekends the 29th & 30th. On the 7th, WVIA members have free rides all day (it’s not too late to join…). Ruth is still on crutches as her broken leg heals, so I’m hoping she’s off them by the 7th.

by Seth Isenberg

In sports, having Aaron Rodgers at the Jets might be a revival for them…Joe Namath all over again. I’m excited as a Patriots fan for the matchups. I still see the Eagles as THE team this fall. I enjoyed the hole-inone at the Australian stop of the LIV Tour excitement, cheers and beers… Also this weekend was NASCAR’s spring stop at Talladega great racing and a memorable crash in the Xfinity race. As an afterthought, NBA and NHL and AHL playoffs are underway, which I follow with a brief internet look for scores and details.

About that internet look, I do use ESPN, which is coming up for a huge staff

trimming. ESPN became too big, and it’s too costly, but…I remember its beginnings as a little cable network in Connecticut broadcasting college sports, so it is amazing to see how big they got. They’ll be fine after the cuts, perhaps better.

I hope gas prices have stopped going up. Ruth and I want to do more driving as our area greens up for spring. This week’s sightings only included a single wild turkey, rabbits invading our fenced back yard where our dogs roam, newborn lambs at a local farm, and a woodchuck making a home under a neighbor’s porch which should be a surprise for all

concerned when they come home.

The Pocono Air Show is to be held May 27 and 28, Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Pocono Raceway. I have some Sunday tickets to give away send in a card or drop a note off at our office. Include your phone # and e-mail.

Mark your calendars, the Weatherly HillClimb is June 10 and 11, the Celtic Fling is June 2325, Briggs Farm fest July 6-8, and Pocono NASCAR weekend not too far in the distance on July 21-23. Best wishes for good health to you all.

You can help keep our creeks — and drinking water

If you want to keep our creeks and streams safe, and have an hour or so just once a month, come find out about being a StreamWatcher.

StreamWatcher Training

Training and information sessions will be held at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center at 1539 Cherry Lane

Road, near Analomink on May 20 at 10 a.m.

Naturalist Darryl Speicher will talk about the program and how you can help. Almost 100 sites are monitored throughout the watershed— one of them near you.

Get outdoors and do something good. Call the

Brodhead Watershed Association at 570 8391120 for more information. For information on what StreamWatchers do, go to https:// brodheadwatershed.org/ wp-content/uploads/ Streamwatcher_flier_2022. pdf

PLUMC seeking flea market vendors

You can help protect pure, safe water in the Brodhead watershed. Call 570 839-1120 — become a StreamWatcher.

The pure creeks and streams of the Brodhead watershed define our lives. You can’t go half a mile in our area without seeing a creek or hearing water. It’s so much a part of every day life, we take it for granted. And yet, erosion, pollution and just plain not caring can

change that in a New York minute.

StreamWatchers are the volunteer watchdogs who protect our pure water by visiting our creeks and streams once a month—and documenting the facts about changes in water quality and water quantity.

Vendors are now being accepted for the 19th Pocono Lake United Methodist Church Community Flea Market to be held rain-or-shine on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 will reserve your table/space on the Green in front of the church, located at 1188 Route 940. Please contact the church office at 570-646-2650 to reserve your table or for more information. Prepayment for vendor tables/space is required. Checks may be made out to “Pocono Lake United

Methodist Church”.

The church is located 4.5 miles east of Blakeslee at 1188 Route 940. The United Women of Faith sponsor the event, and everyone in the community is invited to participate. It is always well-attended by neighbors, vacationers, racing fans, and folks simply driving by on Route 940.

The PLUMC Flea Market is a fun way to start the summer and is greatly looked forward to by the entire community. There will be a wide variety of items available to

purchase, including crafts, artifacts, home décor, and a White Elephant table that features interesting “treasures” and excellent buys. It is always an enjoyable day perusing the tables, making memorable purchases, and greeting and welcoming friends and neighbors.

United Women of Faith will again feature their delicious home baked goods for sale. Please contact the church office at 570-6462650 for more information.

Police Beat by Seth

The Pocono Mountain Regional Police, with Mount Pocono Borough and the Fork Street Bistro, will join together for Coffee with a Cop on May 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. Please come out for a coffee, a bite to eat and some great interactions with your men and women in blue. The meal hopes to break through barriers and establish relationships between law enforcement officers the our Pocono Plateau communities they serve.

It’s still wildfire season. Please be fire safe, with no open burning until the dry spell passes and local agencies indicate it is fire safe once more.

4-23, PMRP, assisted by US Marshals, arrested Maz Liebetrau, a fugitive from an arrest warrant out of Luzerne County for an incident involving Wilkes University. Liebetrau was located at a home on Split Rock Lane in Lake Naomi, Pocono Pines, and taken into custody without incident and placed in the Monroe County jail, to be taken back to Luzerne County at a later time.

4-21, 10:30 a.m., PA State

Police – Fern Ridge was sent to a Beaver Dr., Indian Mountain Lakes home when a couple’s argument became a mutual fight. The pair, 54 and 64, were separated and each ticketed for harassment, filed at the district justice’s office.

4-14, 9:55 a.m., PSP-F troopers were dispatched to the Towamensing Trails administration office due to an altercation becoming a physical fight. Police cited everyone involved for harassment, and they’ll all be charged via District Court.

4-17, a mother and daughter got into an argument at the home on Wahoo Court in Albrightsville. During the argument, the daughter threw a plastic pill bottle at her mom, hitting her in the head. Police will charge the daughter with harassment.

Troop N’s Fire Marshal unit is investigating a structure fire at 1616 Roberts Road in Chestnuthill Twp. that happened at 3:43 a.m. on 4-11.

PSP is working on an incident where a 13 y/o Albrightsville girl was receiving texts from a man in Texas, believed to be 18 years old, 4-1.

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PSP was sent to a Towamensing Trails home to investigate a suicide, 3-23. PSP also investigated a natural death on 4-2 near Saylorsburg.

PSP-F is investigating a threat to Pleasant Valley High School that was posted on the Discord app on 4-16. PSP listed a couple of incidents of harassment via text. There are also a couple of reports being investigated of endangering the welfare of a child. PSP-F received a report of a sexual assault of a 13 y/o Blakeslee-area girl on 4-17, other children may also have been abused.

Keeping the Rubber Side Down

4-14, 11:49 p.m. Pocono Mountain Regional Police responded to a single vehicle crash with entrapment on Echo Lake Road in Coolbaugh Township. PMR EMS, Coolbaugh Township Vol. Fire Company, Tobyhanna Army Depot Fire Company, and Pocono Mountain VFC responded. Two men were trapped inside. The driver, Isaiah Gordan, 19, of Daytona Beach, FL, and the passenger, Dwane Richards, 18, of Tobyhanna. Gordan was driving a newer Mercedes c250 that left

the road and struck a tree near Hunter Drive. Gordan was pronounced dead on scene by the Monroe County Coroner’s Office. Richards was flown to Geisinger Wyoming Valley by helicopter with serious injuries. PMRPD continues an investigation into this crash.

4-18 at 1:20 p.m., two trucks clipped mirrors on Interstate 80. During the start of the exchange of information, PSP arrived. One of the truckers refused to provide key information, then got into his truck and left. PSP located the truck a little ways down the road

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and made a stop. The trucker was detained, and his vehicle towed. The trucker was processed at PSP-F HQ and later released.

4-14, just before 6 p.m., a tree branch fell on a Toyota RAV4 being driven south on Route 715, crashing through the windshield and disabling the car. The driver was lucky to be unhurt.

from the front desk. He then went out the back door and broke into the cash register, before walking away. The man wore a white face mask and a white hoodie. PSP seeks leads call them at 570 646-2271 if you can help.

4-14, PSP is investigating a burglary of a Nosirrah Rd., Albrightsville home, discovered just before 9:30 p.m. Burglars opened a front living room window to enter. They took a safe and two laptop computers.

The Pocono Plateau

is not HIGH Enough for some

There many DUI reports – mostly driving while drugged. Here’s one: PSP made a traffic stop on Gilbert Road at 2:11 a.m. on 4-14 and found the 29 y/o man driving to be under the influence of narcotics. He also had a prohibited weapon in the car. Charges of DUI and about the weapon will be filed.

Stealin’

4-23, 10 p.m., PMRPD dispatched to an armed robbery at the Sunoco gas station on Route 611 in Coolbaugh Twp. Investigation revealed that a male, dressed in all black wearing a ski mask entered the gas station and brandished a handgun at the two attendants. The suspect removed cash from the business and fled. He was described as a Black male, thin build, approximately 5′9″ tall. PMRPD has distributed photos and is seeking leads on the robbery. Call them at 570 895-2400 if you can help.

4-15, a man broke through the wall of the Big Brown Fish & Pay Lake’s office off Route 115 in Effort at about 1:51 a.m. and stole the cash register

4-13, a porch pirate took a box from a Singer Ave., Jackson Twp. home just before noon. A pair of NIKE Air Max 90 grape sneakers were stolen.

4-10, a Jackson Twp. 33 y/o called PSP to report a burglary. Further investigation determined the report was false, and charges of lying to law enforcement have been filed.

4-9, a Penn Forest Trail woman let her ex-boyfriend stay the night at her home, and he took some of her medication, and a hoody. She got the hoody back.

There are a variety of identity thefts and fraud attempts in the reports.

PennDOT

Crews are out pothole patching, crack sealing, road sweeping, doing drainage work and tree trimming.

A bridge inspection team is in the area on Interstate 80, and then some local roads this month. Bridge repairs are underway at several locations around the Pocono Plateau. Be alert. 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.

Take a walk under full moon at Tannersville Bog

On Thursday, May 4 join a Kettle Creek environmental educator as we explore the Tannersville Bog under the light of a full moon.

The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. and participants should bring a flashlight. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Cost is $6 per person. Advance registration is required and limited. For more information or to register, call 570-629-3061. For information on other programs visit www. mcconservation.org.

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ESTATE SETTLEMENT AFFORDABLE COUNTRY HOME ON THE PREMISES

677 DOTTERS CORNER ROAD

NEAR VILLAGE OF JONAS, POLK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PA 7 P.M.

MONDAY JUNE 5, 2023 RAIN OR SHINE

REAL ESTATE consists of a 2 Bedroom Ranch Style Home with Full Bath, Living Room with Fireplace, Eat in Kitchen, Family Room and Attached Garage and Large Rear Deck. Also 1 Car Detached Garage.

Nice Level 1 Acre with lots of room for a Garden.

Public Road. Tax Code: 13-10C.2-6 Deed Book

2195 Page 2003 INSPECTIONS

THURSDAY MAY 18 5 - 7 P.M.

SATURDAY MAY 27 2 - 4 P.M.

DIRECTIONS: From Stroudsburg, PA take Route 209 South to Village of Kresgeville, PA right onto Route 534 (Scenic Drive) go 5 miles to Village of Jonas, PA left onto Dotters Corner Road and go about ½ mile.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY an affordable Ranch Style Home in a nice country setting. Ideal First or Last Home or Investment. Needs a little work but nothing like it on the market. Can be bought for a price you won’t believe. Must be SOLD to settle Estate.

TERMS: $ 10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK

(Made payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT

WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Buyer’s Premium. What you Bid is What you Pay.

SALE ORDERED BY:

Estate of Brett D. Hanitsch

Attorney Richard Deetz

JACK MUEHLHAN

REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEER AU000643L

“The Name You Can Trust”

STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 570-421-8333

Remember: You are only going to pay one more bid than someone else was willing to pay

Real Estate Auction

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

11 A.M. SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023

RAIN OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES

226 OXFORD CIRCLE

STROUDSBURG, STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PA

REAL ESTATE consists of a Fire Damaged 2 Story Home in one of the finest residential neighborhoods in Stroud Township. Home has Basement with Recreation Room and Cedar Closet. Main Level has Living Room with Fireplace, Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Family Room, Sun Room, Laundry Room and Powder Room. Second floor has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. Heat & Air Conditioning. Attached Garage. Approx. 1 Acre. Tax Map: 17.5A.1.128 Deed Book 2114 Page 5974

INSPECTIONS

TUESDAY MAY 9 5 - 7 P.M.

SATURDAY MAY 20 10 - 12 Noon

TERMS: $ 15,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (Payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back Taxes.

DIRECTIONS: From Stroudsburg take Route 611 North turn right onto Phillips then left onto Northgate Rd. then right onto Northgate Rd. then left onto Greenwood Rd.

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Obituaries

EUGENE E. KERRICK

Eugene E. Kerrick, 100, of Blakeslee, died Thursday morning, April 13, 2023, at The Gardens at East Mountain in Wilkes-Barre. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Henning) Kerrick with whom he shared 49 years of marriage at the time of her death on February 10, 2011.

Born on November 16, 1922 in San Maeo, CA, he was the son of the late Eugene E. Sr. and Esther (Frazer) Kerrick and lived in Monroe County since 1951. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Gene was a teacher at the Friends Select School in Philadelphia.

He was a member of the Blakeslee United Methodist Church, the Fair Weather Senior Citizens in Blakeslee, The Tobyhanna Township Historical Association and

The Stoddardsville Preservation Society.

Surviving are his twin daughters, Martha Kerrick and Margaret Kerrick and many family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 29, at 11a.m. at Blakeslee United Methodist Church with Rev. Joseph Healey officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Blakeslee Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the Friends Select School in Philadelphia or Blakeslee United Methodist Church.

RAMON PICADO

Ramón Picado, 82, of Brodheadsville, passed away on April 22, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Angela; his children Aurea Yadith, Ana Patricia, Mayrenne, Ramón Leonardo (Janet M. Lech-Picado ), Eunice (Scott Lempp), and Jorge (Mary Grace Gilbo); grandchildren, Meribeth, Irene, Gabriela, Paola, Richard, Brian, Claire, Gabriel, and Sofía; his sister Eraida; brothers Carlos, Franklin, Jorge, Danilo, Alfonso, Alcides and Olger; and many nieces and

JAMES M. EDWARDS

James M. Edwards, 35, of Mt. Pocono, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Monroe Campus. He was the loving fiancée of Kimberly Julich.

Born in Hackettstown, NJ, he was the son of Donald Edwards and Faith (O’Connell) Bassett.

James previously worked as a line operator for Johnson & Johnson. He was an avid football fan and loved the Philadelphia Eagles. Most of all, he was a wonderfully sweet and caring father, son, brother, nephew, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his

friends and family.

In addition to his fiancée and parents, he is survived by two sons, Austin and Matthew Edwards of Mt. Pocono; a stepson, Anthony Sullivan; sisters, Amanda Tomasello and her husband Kyle of Sparta, NJ, Kimberly Mankin of East Stroudsburg; an aunt and uncle, Dottie and Tim Knibbs; and several other aunts and uncles. No services are scheduled at this time. The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville is in charge of the arrangements. www.kresgefuneralhome. com

nephews.

He is preceded in death by his oldest daughter Aurea María, and his parents Leonardo Picado Jiménez and Áurea Porras Gomez. We learned from him resilience, strength, and perseverance. A great protector and a loving father, he took pride in being content with a simplistic life and practicing intended minimalism. His wisdom in finances and cocreating dreams had no match. He was truly an authentic person with a golden heart who made an impact on many lives and his legacy will live on and will be deeply missed and remembered.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 28, from Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Gilbert. A celebration of life will take place on a later date at the convenience of the family.

The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.

LYNDA FRARY

Lynda (Bonelli) Frary, 61, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe. Born in Bronx, New York she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Lombardi) Bonelli.

Lynda was the beloved wife of Lee Frary. She loved the Yankees, car cruises and spending time with her loved ones. Above all, Lynda cherished moments with her grandchildren, especially taking them to the carnival.

In addition to her husband Lee, Lynda will be lovingly remembered by her son, Eric Frary; daughter, Jennifer Yulfo and her husband Nicholas; brothers, Frankie Bonelli and his wife Lori, Richie Bonelli and Tommy Bonelli; niece, Alex Bonelli and grandchildren, Kayla Frary, Vinny Yulfo, Jonathan Yulfo, Antonio Yulfo and Sofia Yulfo.

A memorial service took place April 22, in the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco.

Very Rev. Michael Salnicky, Pastor For Parish Office Call (570) 595-3265

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish

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Winter Schedule

From the Statehouse Free Federal Student Aid application (FAFSA) deadline is May 1

by State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe)

The Pennsylvania Department of Education

is encouraging students and families to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Monday, May 1.

The FAFSA is an important tool for students seeking postsecondary education opportunities, whether they’re stepping onto campus for the first time or returning in the fall. Current and prospective undergraduate and graduate students should submit the FAFSA to the U.S. Department of Education to determine eligibility for federal student aid. Learn more at www.studentaid.gov.

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All first-time applicants enrolled in a community college; business, trade, or technical school; hospital school of nursing; designated Pennsylvania open-admission institution; or nontransferable twoyear program do have an extended deadline the first year they file: August 1, 2023.

Pocono Garden Club presents Mother’s Day Tea

A Mother’s Day Tea and a lesson in orchid growing are on the menu when the Pocono Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at the Monroe County Conservation District, 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville. Bring your favorite tea cup. The club will be serving tea from its traditional tea set.

“How to Grow and Care For Orchids” will be presented by Ellen Nathan and club member Millie King.

The meeting’s design entry is called “Honoring Mom” and will be a petite design in a tea cup. Maximum size is 8” by 8” by 8” including the container.

The horticulture entry will be any flowering bulb, a single stem in a clear container, or a collection of hosta leaves in a clear container with water.

The houseplant entry will be any begonia.

Refreshments are welcomed to accompany the tea.

The club is gearing up for its annual flower show and plant sale, themed “Lights on Broadway,” to be held Saturday, July 8, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 158 Fish Hill Road, Tannersville.

For more information contact club president Nell Cadue at poconogardenclub@gmail. com. Visit the Pocono Garden Club on Facebook.