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Memorial Day 2021 Pocono Lake Cemetery The 2021 Memorial Day remembrance ceremony was conducted by the Wilson Fischer Post 413 of the American Legion at the Pocono Lake Cemetery. Wreaths from various Post groups and the Township of Tobyhanna were placed at the World War I Memorial.
An appreciative public looked on, as the bagpipes played Amazing Grace, the 21gun salute was fired and Taps was played to honor all those who have given their supreme sacrifice for our freedom. Photos by Ruth Bodenschantz
Congratulations Graduates
Pocono Mountain East HIgh School graduation is Friday, June 11, at 6 p.m. at Cardinal Stadium. Blue Ridge Cable will livestream the ceremony through the following YouTube link: https://youtu.be/SbWprjUNxhk Pocono Mountain West HIgh School graduation is Saturday, June 12, at 10 .m. at Panther Stadium. Blue Ridge Cable will livestream the ceremony through the following YouTube link: https://youtu.be/VJeXTlDQ5Oo
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Mt Pocono website closer to restart by Seth Isenberg Mount Pocono Borough council spent a chunk of their time at their June 7 meeting talking about the long-awaited return of the borough website. Site developer Chris English, who is building a whole new website for the borough, attended this meeting and reported that he had only recently received the materials he needed from Mayor Mike Penn. Penn admitted to having been busy with other priorities. With the help of council member Aida Montanez, permission was given to have staff provide English with documents he needs to build those department’s portions of the site.
Regarding Route 611, council agreed to set up a citizens/ business committee to work toward a safer downtown. The Safety Committee will be made up of taxpayers and business people. Borough solicitor James Fareri explained this would be a citizens committee with advisory responsibilities only. A discussion as to whether the Mayor or a council person should serve with the group went around the room, with no final decision made. Members of the business community of the borough are offering to get more involved with the council. Council president Fran Boyle put forward the idea that in the future, the borough would not pay more
than $400 towards a bond of any borough manager. Any additional cost would need to be paid by the bonded individual. Discussion noted that other individuals are also bonded and should be subject to the same rules. Attorney Fareri agreed to put language together for council to be considered at their upcoming meeting. In other items, council approved providing health insurance to borough manager Joshua Walker, retroactive to March 21. The roads crew has two new hires, so line painting can get done along Pocono Boulevard. Mount Pocono Borough council will meet again on June 14, with a work session starting at 7 p.m. and the voting meeting to follow.
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Pocono Lions Club to sponsor veterans’ outdoor program First Responders Welcome,Volunteers Needed! The Pocono Lions Club has partnered with U.S. Veterans Rowing and Kayaking to form the Pennsylvania Veterans Rowing and Kayaking Program (PAVRAK). The first event was held June 9, at Tobyhanna State Park Lake. Veterans from any branch of the military, as well as first responders and sight impaired individuals, were encouraged to join in this free event. All participants spent the day on the lake, learning or enjoying canoeing and kayaking with volunteer guides. Soft drinks and boxed lunches were provided. PAVRAK is sponsored by the non-profit Pocono Lions Club,
dedicated to serving our Pocono Mountains community. The Rowing and Kayaking program aims to engage veterans, the sight impaired, and first responders in fun, therapeutic, outdoor physical activity. The events will promote safe socialization and education. All veterans and first responders are encouraged to register for the next event. To learn more, register, or donate to the Pennsylvania Veterans Rowing and Kayaking program, please call Mike Kummer at 516.633.5523 or email PAVRAK1776@yahoo.com or register online at www.pavrak.com
Pocono Lions SERVE! The Pocono Lions Club is a service organization based in Pocono Pines. The club raises money for annual projects including scholarships to graduating seniors at Pocono Mountain East and West High Schools, moving up awards to Tobyhanna Elementary Center sixth graders, Little League sponsorships, community beautification, multiple eyesight initiatives, VA van transport, contributions to Clymer Library, Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation, veterans’ organizations, and more. To learn more, visit the Pocono Lions Facebook page (@PoconoLionsClub or website www.poconolions.org .
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PM East HS to host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic June 15 Register now for your vaccine appointment for the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccines Pocono Mountain School District is partnering with St. Luke’s Monroe Campus to host a community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Pocono Mountain East High School on Tuesday, June 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. The PM East HS Vaccine Clinic will take place in the school’s cafeteria. The school is located on the Swiftwater Campus. The clinic will offer both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
(J&J) COVID-19 vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine requires an appointment and only 200 Pfizer vaccines will be available at the clinic. For the J&J vaccine, appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted. Vaccine Eligibility: • Pfizer Vaccine: Ages 12 and Older • J&J Vaccine: Ages 18 and Older How to Schedule a Vaccine Appointment: Call
570-839-7121, ext. 10172, please leave a message and someone from Pocono Mountain School District will return your call to register you for the appointment. Cost: Free Identification: Required and driver’s licenses or student IDs are recommended Additional Information for Pfizer Vaccine Recipients: For youth/minors ages 12 to 17, parents/guardians must complete and sign a consent form for their children to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Youth ages
Senate votes to terminate Emergency Declaration, ensure key waivers remain The PA Senate has voted to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency declaration while ensuring Pennsylvania can take the steps necessary to recover, according to Senator Mario Scavello, who supported the measures. House Resolution 106 terminates the pandemic emergency declaration and ends the governor’s power to close employers, limit occupancy, suspend state statutes or issue stay-athome orders due to COVID-19. The House of Representatives the approved the measure, which will be enacted without having to go to the governor. “Pennsylvania residents have spoken through their support of the constitutional amendment and they made a clear decision that they want to see us work together,” Scavello said. “We are the boots on the ground, and we hear directly from our constituents which qualifies us to be part of the process. The emergency has ended and we can now begin the important work of rebuilding our economy which was
decimated by the Governor’s unilateral decision-making.” The Senate also approved House Bill 854, which will ensure all waivers that were previously effective under the COVID-19 emergency will remain in effect until Sept. 30, 2021, unless sooner terminated by the authority which initially authorized the waiver. This protects access to critical federal funding and waivers that benefit health and safety, such as the emergency authorization of telemedicine, temporary staffing at nursing homes and personal care homes, and other staffing issues in health care facilities.
The amended House Bill 854 was agreed upon by the House of Representatives and will be sent to the governor for enactment. Voters approved two constitutional amendments in May that limited the length of disaster declarations and gave the General Assembly the sole power to extend a governor’s initial disaster declaration. The Senate action reflects the will of the people and is a necessary step to help the Commonwealth transition out of crisis. “This is the right thing to do,” Scavello said.
12 to 15 must be accompanied to their vaccine appointment by an adult (if not accompanied by a parent, must bring their completed/signed consent form with them to their appointment). Minors ages 16 and 17 do not require an adult to accompany them to their vaccine appointment, but they must bring their completed/signed consent form with them to their appointment. Link to consent form: http:// www.sluhn.org/vaccine consent What to Wear: Wear a short-sleeved shirt under your jacket or sweater to ensure easy access to your upper arm/ shoulder area. Vaccine Waiting Period: After individuals receive the vaccine, they will
be asked to sit and wait for 15 minutes to be monitored for any reactions before leaving. Individuals who receive the Pfizer vaccine will be scheduled for the second dose of the vaccine on Tuesday, July 6 at the same scheduled time as for their first dose. If unable to make this date, individuals must schedule their booster vaccine to be administered at the St. Luke’s Monroe Campus by calling 272-212-0205. Second appointments are not needed for the J&J vaccine, since this is a single vaccine COVID-19 vaccine. Women who are 50 years old and under who want to receive the J&J vaccine should consult with their primary care doctor prior to receiving the vaccine.
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From the Statehouse
Produce vouchers available to PA seniors, WIC recipients by State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe)
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The Pennsylvania DepartThe Farmers Market Nutriment of Agriculture is once tion Program offers eligible again offering its Farmers seniors and families four $6 Market Nutrition Program to checks to redeem at qualified low-income seniors and people farmers’ markets or roadside receiving benefits through the stands in exchange for fresh
fruits and vegetables that were grown in, or can be grown in, Pennsylvania. The checks may not be used to purchase processed foods, such as jams, honeys, cider or baked goods, or for citrus and other tropical fruits. To find participating mar-
kets near you, visit www. pafmnp.pa.gov. Families receiving WIC are eligible for the program, as are senior citizens age 60 and older who meet income guidelines. For a single senior, income may not exceed $23,828. For a two-person
household, income may not exceed $32,227. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, visit the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging website at www.monroecountypa.gov.
Over $345K in grants to Monroe County for affordable housing In keeping with her commitment to bring home much needed grant funding, state Rep. Maureen Madden said the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has awarded Monroe County $347,660 in state grants for senior housing and other low-income rehabilitation services. Madden said housing assistance can make a significant difference in the economic well-being of low-income families. “Decent affordable housing enables families on tight budgets to spend their hardearned dollars on food to feed their families and on health
care and I am pleased that Monroe County agencies will get the funding they need to continue providing affordable housing,” Madden said. The following agencies have received funding: • $150,000 to Monroe County Senior Housing Rehabilitation Redevelopment Authority of Monroe County. PHARE funds will be used to assist qualified low-income senior homeowners (60 or older) with necessary repairs on their homes to diminish substandard senior housing units, maintain and extend the life of existing affordable housing inventory, correct
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nership with Pike County Human Services. The primary goal of the program is to reduce the number of households experiencing homelessness in Monroe and Pike counties; reduce the length of time households remain homeless; reduce the extent to which individuals and Pocono Organics on Long Gordon Baker Bone and Tait families, who exit homelessPond Road and Route 115 will Winston, who both have been ness to permanent housing, host the Funny Farm Comedy featured on TV. return to homelessness; and Show to bring people togethTickets can be purchased at intervene to prevent the oner for big laughs and big fun www.PoconoOrganics.com/ set of homelessness. along with organic food on Sat- events. This is 21+ and older • $72,660 to Rapid Re-Housurday, June 12. Come out for show. Attendees are encouring for Homeless Youth in an evening of outdoor comedy, aged to bring lawn chairs. Monroe County. The Valley as comedian Richie Redding Food will be available at 5:30 Youth House will expand a brings the best of New York and the comedy show starts at new Re-Housing Program City comedy. 7 p.m. The show will be held for homeless, transition-age Redding has been featured outside, but will be moved youth in Monroe County. on HBO and AXS TV’s indoors in case of inclement The program is already Gotham Comedy Live. He weather. serving five households and will be joined by comedians will expand to 10 households with this funding. According to Madden, the PHARE fund is managed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, with its funding provided from several sources. The primary funding source coming from impact fees collected from natural gas companies operating in the state with the goal of addressing the housing shortage caused by the impact of drilling. The fund is supplemented with funding provided by a portion of the realty transfer tax.
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Seth’s Sightings
Memorial Day weekend was mostly a washout. Friday had heavy rain and was cold, so we went home. Saturday, that rain continued but backed off to occasional drizzle, so we decided we’d take our chance and attend Mayfair in Allentown for the first time in over a decade. The annual event is now held on the campus of Cedar Crest College, because the former site in the city park had parking on the grass or along city streets and when it rained, it got muddy around the booths. Some of the locals started calling it Mudfair. The college has good paved parking and also offered a building for artists to have their booths out of the elements. The event is dog friendly, so we took the dogs and arrived in the early evening, in time to hear The Large Flowerheads do their show of 60s and early 70s music. As we sat in big chairs out on the lawn listening to the music, the drizzle returned, and then the wind picked up. It began to get cold. Our German Shorthair Pointer Bull started to make little pitiful noises and we think he was telling us that he was cold. Bull might need a doggie coat for another event like this — in the fall. We attended the Memorial Day celebrations and veterans tributes over that weekend. Last week, during the very hot Saturday, I took Ruth to a meeting — during which the dogs and I then hung out in a town park. I brought them outside to read the daily newspaper in a shaded streamside picnic grove. As dog owners know, it can only take a moment and as we returned to get into the car, Spookie went and rolled in something smelly. Our plan had been for an afternoon of cool riding, perhaps for an ice cream, and
instead, it was straight home from shopping to give the dog a bath. This week, we will be attending as many of the local graduations as we are able. Congratulations to all members of the class of 2021. Mountain Laurel bushes are in full bloom, perhaps a bit early this year. Normally they bloom towards the end of this month. As always, we recommend driving around Hickory Run State Park, including to the Boulder Field. On the subject of flowers, we sighted a hummingbird in our yard, which had lots of purple Rhododendron flowers blooming last week, along with a nice mix of other flowering trees and plants. The hummingbird had taken an interest in some Sheep Laurel, and I was lucky
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enough to sight it during its all-too-brief visit. Our yard is beginning to see lilies, but there are deer in the neighborhood so I don’t know how long the lilies will last. I am looking to add some deer resistant flowers for a new bed. In sightings, we drove through a snow of flower petals as we went in to White Haven on Tuesday. The flowering trees in that area were shedding petals. Also, we sighted what we think is the same fox vixen we had seen by Moseywood Road in Lake Harmony in May. This time we saw her cross the road ahead of us just past the main Split Rock entrance. I’m guessing her den is somewhere in the woods north of the Resort’s Willowbrook buildings.
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Last week’s rainy nights gave us the time to finally watch the end of The Mandalorian series, and the last episode of WandaVision. We loved The Mandalorian and are eager for the next set of stories. WandaVision is worth watching but it’s very comic-book — choppy and limited. For books, we both are wading through Free Food for Millionaires, Min Jin Lee. For fun, we are re-reading Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett. The Pittsburgh Penguins pursuit of a Stanley Cupis over — as the team fizzled out on offense and in goal. Until next year, local and Pittsburgh hockey fans… The Weatherly Hillclimb is June 12 and 13 with timed runs from morning into early evening. It’s free, so come on
by to see this unusual auto racing event. The evening of the 12th is the first-ever comedy show outdoors at Pocono Organics, south of Blakeslee (show at 7 p.m.). On the 19th and 20th, Split Rock’s Wine & Food Festival — always a fun time — is back. It’s a chance to discover some new favorite wines or meads. The evening of the 19th offers a British Invasion show at the Mauch Chunk Opera House that we plan to attend (show at 8). Fast approaching is Pocono race weekend starting with Friday’s ARCA race evening on the 25th — I’ll be in the stands then, and for both NASCAR races daily on the 26th and 27th. Here’s to good weather.
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Kettle Creek announces Kids’ Summer Programs A series of environmental education programs designed for two age groupings: 3-6 and 7-11, will be offered every
Tuesday, June 15 through July 13, at Kettle Creek Environmental Center. Programs for ages 3-6 run from 10–11 a.m.
and parents/guardians must attend with their children. Programs for ages 7-11 run from 10–11:30 a.m.
Advance registration is required and limited to 15 guests. Registration for each program will close once program is full or the day prior to the program. Those who are not registered in advance will not be permitted to attend. Programs will start promptly at designated times. Cost is $5 per child per session, to be paid at the time of program, by cash or check made payable to MCCD only. Sign up is limited to one session at a time. Please call 570-629-3061 to register or for more information. Face coverings must be worn by all attendees at all times. Dress to be outside and get your feet muddy.
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15 – What’s Wild – Learn the differences between wild and domestic animals and make a cool collage. 22 – Fishing Fun! - Fish have scales, fins, and swim. We will be taking a close-up look at fish and learning how cool they are. 29 – Bird Beak Buffet - Bird beaks are multi-functional tools. But why do different birds have different beaks? Join us to learn all about birds and how their unique beaks help them survive.
July 6 – In a Grasshopper’s World – We will look for grasshoppers in their natural habitat and learn all about this
fascinating little insect. 13 – Seed Need - Learn about seed dispersal and plant your own wildflower seeds.
Ages 7-11 June 15 – Fire Building & Cooking - One of the most basic and important outdoor skills is how to build a fire. It’s also a beloved outdoor tradition. Join us to learn how to build a successful campfire, as well as fire safety and fire etiquette tips. We’ll finish with some roasted marshmallows over the fire. 22 – Pond Exploration – We’ll grab some nets and dip into the pond to see what amazing creatures we can discover. 29 – Shelter & Fort Building - A fun lesson that teaches you all of the skills you need to create a safe and reliable shelter.
July 6 – Growing up Wild - It’s not often that kids get to be outside and just be…well… kids. During our time together kids will be encouraged to explore their curiosity and hone in on their innate skills to climb, jump, balance and of course PLAY! Old sneakers that could get wet and muddy recommended. 13 – Tree Like Me – Comparing ourselves to trees may seem silly, but if we take a closer look we will find that we are quite similar.
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Garden Party opens summer tour season at Quiet Valley
On Saturday, June 19, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will open for their 58th summer tour season, starting with their 13th annual Summer Garden Party. Visitors coming to the farm for the historic tour will experience guides portraying family members going about a typical day on a homestead in the 1800s. In addition to the tour, folks will have a chance to involve themselves in a variety of garden-related activities. Tour a typical Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, get help with garden basics, sample yummy things made with fresh herbs and vegetables and take home some recipes. At the outdoor brick oven herb breads will be baked and samples shared. This year there will be samples of lawn art made from found items. Flowers, bees, lady bugs and more can be
created with recycled materials. This is a day full of gardening inspiration and fun in the outdoors. All activities are rain or shine and are subject to change. General admission for the historic tour is adults $12, and ages 3-12 $6, and includes both the historic farm tour and Summer Garden Party. The farm is open for summer tours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, noon–5 p.m. Allow about 2½ hours for the complete farm tour. Visit www.quietvalley.org for more information on Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm or call 570-992-6161. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage.
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Shawnee Riverfest X to benefit United Way
Shawnee Riverfest X, a free concert that will bring in over 10 international, national and local acts to unite and support United Way’s mission in supporting our community, will take place Sunday, July 11, at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. The day will include a moment of silence for those we lost due to COVID in our community, presented by State Representative Rosemary Brown, as well as a special award presentation to a community frontline worker whose work and efforts has been recognized during this past year.
The cast of Beautiful Day/ Un Dia Bonito Show, host Dorimar Bonilla and co-hosts Alexa Sanchez and Monique Lynch Cosme, will serve as emcees for this year’s event. Some of the confirmed acts this year are national touring act Wild Planes, NY artist Nik Hartfield, Fusia Dance Center, Stephanie Campbell, Elizabeth Gillen, popular DJ Queue, and Shawnee Playhouse cast of Frozen, Jr. with more being announced. An outdoor photobooth will be available by Rockin’ Photobooth for families to cap-
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ture their special moments at Riverfest, and a Zumba2Riverfest session, led by Sandra Rivera, Alan Divo Emmons, and Tanya J, will kick off the day at 11:30 a.m. (Zumba participation is a $10/pp donation and includes a Riverfest t-shirt). Food vendors will be on hand to keep attendees’ appetites satisfied and thirst quenched. There will also be
a silent auction, where attendees can bid on a variety of items. Shawnee Riverfest X will once again benefit Pocono Mountains United Way. Sponsors of Shawnee Riverfest include Pocono 96.7, CILA LLC Management, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Unify Interactive, Sonia’s Sweet Inspirations, Rockin’ Photobooth, Camelback Resort, Douglas
Infiniti, Price Chopper, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, and DJ Queue. For a full listing of the day’s events and amazing performers, visit www.ShawneeRiverfest.com. For more information or sponsorship details, contact Gil Coronado: gcoronado.cila@gmail.com or 201753-0093.
BWA plans summer events Brodhead Watershed Association is planning events for the rest of 2021. The popular Get Outdoors Poconos series of events, supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation, kicks off the summer. All of these events will require advance registration. Look for information as the date approaches at brodheadwatershed.org. June 26: Get Outdoors Poconos outing to Cranberry Creek — “little canyon falls” — on the upper Brodhead Creek in Paradise Township. July: A Japanese knotweed removal workshop will be held on a July date to be deter-
mined, in Mountainhome. The tentative date is Wednesday, July 7, at 4 p.m. — but exact timing of the workshop will depend on weather conditions and knotweed growth. This is part of BWA’s Greening Mountainhome initiative. July: BWA will host a rain barrel workshop at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center, Analomink, on a date to be determined. July 17: Join Stroud Township Supervisor Ed Cramer on a Get Outdoors Poconos event at Josie Porter Farm in Cherry Valley. Aug. 11: BWA will assist in the annual Delaware Sojourn
(Aug. 6-13) when it reaches our area. On this day, paddlers launch from Minisink Park and paddle through the mouth of the Brodhead as it enters the Delaware River. See delawareriversojourn.com for information. Aug. 29: BWA hosts its annual Ramble at Skytop, featuring a Get Outdoors Poconos outing to Leavitt Falls. September: BWA will host another rain barrel workshop at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center, Analomink, on a date to be determined. Sept. 24: BWA’s annual Members & Friends Celebration at Shawnee Inn, Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pa. Sept. 25: Get Outdoors Poconos event at Bowers Creek Preserve, Pohoqualine Fishing Club. Oct. 16: Get Outdoors Poconos outing on Thomas Darling Preserve. Nov. 20: Get Outdoors Poconos outing on Pocono Heritage Land Trust’s latest acquisition, Rail Gap Pocono Creek Nature Preserve. Dec. 18: Explore Mount Wismer in Barrett Township on the final Get Outdoors Poconos event of 2021.
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Get your family outdoors again at Woodland Trail
The Mount Airy trail network in Paradise Township offers family-friendly trails with wetlands, creeks, views, native plants and wildlife. A good place to start for children of all ages is Woodland Trail along Forest Hills Run. The trail is mostly easy and wide — great for little kids and challenging enough for young teens. There is so much to see and learn. With a little imagination, you can engage everyone’s senses, including your own. Ask the kids to listen for the bubbly chuckling sound of fast water tumbling over river
rocks. Did you know that this little creek starts in Mount Pocono, and its water eventually joins the Atlantic Ocean? Tell the kids to lift their faces and feel the warm sun on their closed eyes and skin. How different it is from the cold, white sun of winter. Then open your eyes and look around — native plants from low ferns to enormous hemlocks are everywhere. Crush a wintergreen leaf between your fingers and hold it to their noses to breathe in that unforgettable smell. As you start to hear the creek, the trail crosses on giant
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stepping-stone boulders the kids will love. After a winter spent cooped up indoors, just being outside raises the spirits; human beings aren’t made to spend whole days with nothing overhead but ceilings. Give Woodland Trail a try — let the kids lead the way, and you might find them asking for more.
• Woodland Trailhead is off Woodland Road in Paradise Township. Look for the trailhead sign across from the front entrance to Mount Airy Casino Resort. This land is part of approximately 500 acres that are protected forested land under an easement with the township. • Woodland Trail is a “lolli-
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pop” loop of about one mile. No facilities, no trashcans. Pack out what you pack in. • Fishing and hunting are not allowed. • For brochures and a map of this and three more Mount Airy trails, go to www.paradisetownship. com and click on Departments, then Parks and Recreation.
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PLUMC to hold annual flea market Saturday, June 12
The 18th annual Pocono Lake United Methodist Church Community Flea Market will take place on Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on the Pocono Lake United Methodist Church’s front green, 1188 Route 940, Pocono Lake, just 3.5 miles east of Blakeslee Corners. A wide selection of items will be available for purchase, featuring many vendor offerings, delicious home baked goods, jams, and jellies, and White Elephant tables filled
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with holiday decorations, furniture, antiques, tools, kitchen appliances, toys, strollers, cribs, games, books, etc. The United Methodist Women of the church sponsor and staff the event, and proceeds support the Methodist Women’s mission projects, including local and worldwide charities. Vendor tables/space are available for $15 by contacting the church office at 570-6462650. Pre-payment is requested. Checks may be made out to Pocono Lake United Methodist Church.
Jim Henning presents a donation of the book, Flamethrower, to Anne Hogya, Director of the Clymer Library. The book will be placed in the local history collection. Kris Avery, president of the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township, looks on. The donation was made by Jim and his brother, Charles Henning, Jr. in honor of their father. Lt. Charles “Mike” Henning, Sr., who fought in the fierce battle of Iwo Jima in WW2. His heroic exploits are included in Flamethrower. His story was covered in the last issue of the Journal of the Pocono Plateau.
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Controlling knotweed along creeks Brodhead Watershed Association will host a workshop in July, part of the Greening Mountainhome Series, on how to control knotweed along creeks — and in your backyard. Last year, volunteers cut knotweed along Mill Creek in Mountainhome, and treated the invasive with herbicide. Uncontrolled, the non-native plant spreads quickly and chokes out other plants. The treatment worked. This year, there is hardly a wisp of knotweed to be seen.
That demonstration project covered just a small area. Now, knowing that this process actually works, it’s time to put the process into action. Register for a live, on-stream workshop led by Robin Anglemyer. Learn the right time to cut knotweed, what tools you need, how low to cut it (hint: ankle height is too low!), and what to do next. The tentative date is Wednesday, July 7, at 4 p.m. — but exact timing of the workshop will depend on
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Police Beat 6-10, the Pocono Mountain Regional Police were dispatched for a welfare check on a 32 y/o woman at an Elk Drive, Brier Crest Woods, Tunkhannock Township home. She had messaged her sister that her 38 y/o house mate had hurt her, and she needed help. Police were dispatched. Arriving on scene, police made contact with both members of the couple. As the woman approached an officer, she began to cry, the man then retreated back into the home. She told police that the man had assaulted her over several hours and that there were firearms in the house. Police surrounded the residence and set up a security cordon. It took a while for police to get contact with the man, and he was convinced to surrender without incident. He was taken to the Monroe County Jail, and will be arraigned before District Judge Richard Claypool on charges of unlawful restraint, strangulation, resisting arrest, terroristic threats and simple assault. At 3 a.m. on 6-2, a 26 y/o Country Place Dr., Coolbaugh Twp. man called 911 to report seeing multiple people around his home, some hiding in the woods with sniper rifles. PMRPD was dispatched. Police located the caller, who was found to be under the influence of drugs. Investigation revealed that he began hallucinating and seeing people around his home. From inside his house, he fired more than 40 rounds from a .22 caliber rifle, and a .44 magnum. One of those bullets struck a vehicle parked at a neighbor’s home. PMRPD searched the man’s home and located a Ruger .22 long rifle, a Marlin .44 magnum lever-ac-
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tion rifle, along with drugs and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken to the Monroe County Jail. He’s facing charges on discharging his guns, reckless endangering, drugs and DUI, and criminal mischief. On 6-1 at 4:18 p.m., PMRPD were dispatched to a home in the 2300 block of Long Pond Road in Tunkhannock Twp. for a domestic with possible shots fired. Police arrived and found evidence of a shooting. Witnesses advised that no one was struck by gunfire. The shooter had fled the scene in a black Volkswagen that was later found in Emerald Lakes at the boat ramp at Arbor Drive. The whereabouts of the suspect, Yasim E. McDonald 23, are unknown. He faces attempted homicide charges, along with assault, terroristic threats and more. Anyone with information regarding Yasim’s whereabouts are asked to contact PMRPD Officer Covert or Officer Saprona at PMRPD HQ, 570-895-2400. PA State Police – Fern Ridge report various DUIs, rearenders and some fender-benders. State Police are investigation a variety of fraud incidents, including a very large multi-state unemployment benefit fraud.
Keeping the Rubber Side down
At 11:11 a.m. on 5-26, a 32 y/o Long Pond driver was west bound on Route 940 in a Toyota pickup when he drifted out of his lane, over the median barrier and through the eastbound lanes without getting hit by oncoming traffic. The truck went off the road, and hit one of the fuel pumps at the C & C Performance service station. The
truck and pump then caught fire. The fuel was immediately shut off by the owner of C & C Performance. The accident was witnessed by Richard and Walter Price of Ray Price Ford — across the street — as well as by an off- duty detective from the PMRP. The three ran to the accident and found the drive unresponsive. They pulled him out from the now burning vehicle. At the same time, a patrol officer with the PMRP saw the fire and set up an emergency scene. The driver was cared for by PMR EMS responders and then was flown from the scene by Med-Evac. The fire was extinguished by members of the Pocono Summit and Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Depts. Investigation into the cause of the accident is on-going. Portions of Route 940 were shut down during the response.
5-27, 5:13 p.m., PMRPD is investigating a car crash that occurred in the area of 2529 Long Pond Road in Tunkhannock Township. Police arrived to see a red Subaru Outback off the roadway that had struck a tree. Police and EMS rendered aid to the driver, who was then flown via Med-Evac to St Luke’s Bethlehem trauma unit. The passenger in the car was found unconscious in the back seat, and life saving measures were attempted but he was pronounced dead by the Monroe County Coroner’s Office. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident or saw a black sedan passing vehicles in the area to call 570 895-2400,
crews are out along Interstate 80 in Monroe County, doing night time work. There will be lane restrictions. Pothole patching crews are also scheduled. A paving project on the eastbound approach to the Lehigh River bridge is nearing completion. The highway is down to one lane in that area, but should be fully open midmonth. Shoulder widening crews are out in northern Carbon County, and also along Route 940 in Monroe. Check conditions on more than 40,000 miles of PA roadway for free at www.511PA. com 24 hours a day. It provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed PennDOT news information and access to Be alert for crews doing road 1000+ traffic cameras. 511PA is also a smartphone applicasign work on Interstate 80, tion for iPhone and Android and also on other state roads devices or by calling 5-1-1. in Carbon County. Drilling
Obituaries
ROBERT J. NICHOLSON a weekend retreat. Robert J. “Bob” Nicholson, He was of the Methodist 74, of Long Pond, passed away faith and a member of the unexpectedly on Friday afGothic-Fraternal Lodge#270 ternoon, May 28, 2021, at his Hamilton Twp. New Jersey. beloved home. Born and raised in Trenton, Bob enjoyed watching the New Jersey on May 6, 1947, he Yankees and discussing their was the son of the late Richard current stats with his brother, and loved his dog. W. and Edith (Semler) NichPreceding him in death in olson. addition to his parents was his Bob graduated from wife of 45 years, G. Jean Hamilton High School West, Nicholson, and brothers, Hamilton, New Jersey, and Ronald D. and Roger G. Mercer County Community Nicholson. College. Surviving is his brother He honorably served his Richard Nicholson and his country in the United States wife, Mary Ann; niece, Nicole Army and following his Malkiewicz and her husband, discharge, he continued his Todd; and nephew, Douglas service to the United States Nicholson. Army Reserves. The Rev. Bob Marks, senior Bob spent his working capastor at St. Mark United reer with the New Jersey Methodist Church, Hamilton Department of Health as Square, conducted a grave side Assistant Director. Following his retirement, he service with Army military relocated to Emerald Lakes in honors on June 4 in Long Pond, previously used as Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers and because of Bob’s passion towards charities, a donation can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made @www.yanacfuneral home.com Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com for in-between-issue stories and events
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ALMA A. RIMMER Alma A. Rimmer, 70, of Tobyhanna, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe in Bartonsville. She was the loving wife of Frederick Rimmer, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, she was a daughter of the late Walter Coburn and Helen (Johnson) Villamena. During her working career, Alma worked as a model and secretary in the fashion industry for Lady Arrow, and then later for several insurance companies. She retired to the Poconos in 1988 where she enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her favorite television shows. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Pinna and her husband, John, of Babylon, New York, Valerie Denig and her husband, Patrick, of Tobyhanna, and Theresa Scull and her husband, Joe, of Glenside; sister Claudette Ovio and her husband, Nick, of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren Danielle, Kirsten, Rachel, Jack, and Wes; and great-grandson, Brantley. There will be no services at this time. Private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.
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