Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Mid-July 2023

of the POCONO PLATEAU

Mary Trawick’s legacy lives on with recreation center dedication

by Ruth Isenberg

Full Gospel Holiness

Church of God In Christ of Pocono Summit lost a visionary leader when Evangelist Mary Ann Trawick died on November 25, 2021. Church pastor

Elder Leanon Trawick lost a wife of 63 years, a

companion and partner throughout his ministry. She had a special love for young people, and for seniors. In her honor and memory, and with the help of individuals and organizations both local and far away, the church built and furnished a recreation center on its grounds at 167

Summit Avenue. Here youth and seniors can gather in a clean, safe environment, turning her vision into reality.

The center was dedicated on June 24, and is now in use. It is available for groups to rent for events. Information is available by calling 570-839-8170.

Elder Leanon Trawick, left, and Bishop Willie Ceasar cut the ribbon to officially open the Evangelist Mary A. Trawick Multi Purpose Center. JP: Ruth Isenberg

Family members cut the cake served at the opening reception.

Congregants and friends exchanged loving memories of First Lady Trawick.

Clymer Library decision more popular than fire tax division in Tobyhanna township

by Ruth Isenberg

Tobyhanna Township Supervisors received a standing ovation from members of the Clymer Library board of trustees and staff at their July 5 meeting, when they voted unanimously to increase the tax millage for the library from .094 mills to .188 mills effective for the 2024 tax year.

Their decision on distribution of the Fire Tax was not as universally popular. Supervisors voted unanimously to split the funds 50/50 between Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Company and Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company Station 44. They were challenged by Ed Tutrone, president of Station 41, who said the new station does not meet the requirements of the resolution establishing the fire tax. Solicitor Harry Coleman disagreed, saying the resolution was the result of a non-binding resolution, and left the distribution of funds to the discretion of the supervisors. He also noted Station 41 removed itself from service in August.

The discussion turned to other issues regarding the dispute between Station 41 and the supervisors, with Atty. Coleman suggesting there be no more discussion until a ruling is handed down by Judge Higgins in the case presently before the court. Discussion did not end, however, and various points were argued again during the audience participation segment of the meeting.

The supervisors’ meeting was preceded by a reorganization of the Economic Development Authority, which

included formal approval of an EDA loan of $10,000 from the township, and approval of the 2022 audit.

A request by a citizen to hold a wedding ceremony at the Austin T. Blakeslee Park was not acted on, because the park is open to the public and it is not up to the board to grant permission for its use.

The supervisors do control use of the Blanche T. Price Park and its lodge, and at the suggestion of township manager Bob Bartol, supervisors authorized adding a requirement for $1 million one-day special event insurance for all lodge rentals, as well as a liquor liability rider. The rental agreement will be written to include these requirements, which will apply to all future rentals.

Conditional land development was granted to 109 Realty, LLC for a storage facility behind 940 Court Plaza, providing all comments by township engineer Bob McHale are met.

In addition to the back and forth between Peter Huf, Station 44 president, and Tutrone, the only other pub-

lic comment was a request to look at potential safety problems at the intersection of Route 940 and Route 115 once the warehouse on Route 940 becomes active, and a suggestion to reinstate Community Day.

Tobyhanna Township Supervisors meet again on Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m.

From the Statehouse New online resource for service members leaving active duty

by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe)

The state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has launched an online resource to help service members separating or retiring from active duty acclimate to a successful civilian life in Pennsylvania.

The “Welcome Home PA” website, at www.pa.gov/ welcome-back-veterans, includes information about

employment opportunities with the Commonwealth and in the private sector, furthering military careers with the Pennsylvania National Guard, guidance on how to use GI Bill benefits to attend post-secondary schooling or begin an apprenticeship, and more.

DMVA also encourages returning service members to visit the PA Veterans Registry and PA VETConnect, which helps to connect veterans and their families with programs and services available to them

after their service.

Additionally, veterans can access the PA Veterans Guide – an extensive resource offering information on veterans’ benefits, housing, information for veterans with disabilities and more.

I wholeheartedly recommend any veterans with issues relating to their return to civilian life take advantage of these various programs and services available through the DMVA. Learn more at www.dmva.pa.gov

Dean’s List Roster

Adelphi University

New York

Kylie Kane, Pocono Lake

Cedar Crest College

Alexandria Patrick of Long Pond (18334)

Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg

Jace Eisler from Blakeslee, Robert Emans from Pocono Pines, Alissah Francis from Tobyhanna, Jondi Harley from Tobyhanna, Jessica Sehn from Tobyhanna, Rachel Susser from Blakeslee

Commonwealth University-Mansfield

Madison Frantz, of Blakeslee, PA (18610)

DeSales University

Yaritza Alcivar of Long Pond, majoring in Nursing

East Stroudsburg University

Ashley Alexandre of Blakeslee, Anastasia

Antzoulis of Long Pond, Jadeann Ashley-Cameron of Long Pond, Allen Bethea of Tobyhanna, Carly Boyer of Blakeslee, Josiline Brown of Tobyhanna, Payton Butler of Pocono Lake, Victor Cepeda of Blakeslee, Irene Cubelo of Pocono

Summit, Joseph Daly of Blakeslee, Melanie Delgado of Tobyhanna, Cody Dominie of Blakeslee, Taylor Donato of Tobyhanna, Alfa Donator of Tobyhanna, Roksana Drozdzewska of Tobyhanna, Christopher Elisseou of Long Pond, Makenzie Erlsten of Pocono Pines, Isabel Ford of Tobyhanna, Ebony Galbreath of Long Pond, Kayla Garofolo of Long Pond, Antoine Goode of Tobyhanna, Dustie Heller of Blakeslee, Kacie Hughes of Blakeslee, Deoram Kalapnath of Tobyhanna, Colin Kennelly of Tobyhanna, Carolyn Knowlton of Long Pond, Priscilla LaBoy of Tobyhanna, Kijuan Livingston of Tobyhanna, Aniah Marrero of Pocono

Summit, Alexis Masker of Tobyhanna, Elijah McBride of Tobyhanna, Hilda Monrroy of Tobyhanna, Anthony Novellino of Tobyhanna, Jefferson Perez of Tobyhanna, Saaleha Reece of Tobyhanna, Kaela Rodriguez of Tobyhanna, Ames Rupnick of Tobyhanna, Gianna Silva of Tobyhanna, Clint Supatan of Pocono Summit, Vanessa Vargas of Tobyhanna, Tiara Wallace of Tobyhanna, Joel Weirich of Pocono Pines.

Kean University

Alyssa Ferrette of Pocono Summit, a junior psychology student

Kutztown University

Hellen Fernanda Aguilar

of Tobyhanna, Laura Blevins of Tobyhanna, Maddie Leigh Collingborn of Pocono Lake, Lauren M Engel of Long Pond, Maritza Giraldo of Tobyhanna, Chayse A Henry of Tobyhanna, Jeremy M Montes of Tobyhanna, Kayla J Patney of Tobyhanna, Simone S Roper of Long Pond, Nicole Lauren Stabile

of Blakeslee

Muhlenberg College

Andrey Agajanov of Pocono Pines, Isabel Hansen of Tobyhanna, Joseph Romano of Blakeslee, Kim Warner of Tobyhanna.

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PennWest University

Leilani Torres of Blakeslee

Piedmont University

Duncan Keizer of Tobyhanna

Siena College

President’s List

Grace Ferry from Pocono Pines

Southern New Hampshire University

President’s List

Kharl Newlander of Blakeslee, Sheena Greene of Pocono Summit

University of Scranton

Ana J. Postowski of Pocono Lake, a junior political science major in the University’s College of Arts

and Sciences; Grismeiris

De Jesus of Tobyhanna, a freshman undeclared major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies.

Western New England University

Pocono Summit resident Charles Maloy, majoring in Civil Engineering

Westminster College

Joseph Armstrong of Pocono Summit, majoring in Biology and History, is a graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School

Widener University

Rhiannon McNulty of Long Pond

York College of PA

Jayla Crandall of Blakeslee, a Class of 2024 Hospitality Management

major; Jeremiah Maldonado of Pocono Summit, a Class of 2024 Electrical Engineering major; Matthew Scardigno of Long Pond, a Class of 2024 Mechanical Engineering major

Cedar Crest College Graduates listed

On Saturday, May 13, Cedar Crest College held its 153rd Commencement

Graduates from Albright

Albright College’s class of 2023 graduates celebrated the 163rd Commencement Ceremony at Santander Arena on May 13.

Alyssa Byrd of Tobyhanna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. A graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School, Byrd majored in Digital Communications with a minor in Film/Video.

Ebony Hicks of Blakeslee earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. A graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School,

Hicks majored in Theatre.

Stephanie Brown of Tobyhanna earned a Bachelor of Science degree. A graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School, Brown majored in Biochemistry.

Michael Yengo of Tobyhanna earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

A graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School, Yengo majored in Computer Science.

Ceremony at the PPL Center in Allentown. The College conferred approximately 210 bachelor’s, 63 master’s, and 10 doctoral degrees on graduates of the Class of 2023. Among the graduates were Alexandria Patrick of Long Pond, and Janae O’Connell of Tobyhanna.

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It’s carnival time again in Mount Pocono

The 97th annual Pocono Mountain Carnival will be held from Monday, July 17 through Saturday July 22 at the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds, Route 611, just north of Route 940 in Mount Pocono, rain or shine – under the “Big Top”. There will be new food items this year and live music every night.

Opening night, Monday, July 17 bring the whole family for Ride Night. All rides are only 1 ticket each.

The spectacular fireworks are on Wednesday night July 19 sponsored by Roy Clark Trucking. There is no charge to see the fireworks so plan to come early for the rides, games and fantastic food.

Thursday, July 20 is

Discount Night; ride tickets will be reduced.

The last big day of the carnival is Saturday July 22 this year opening at 3 p.m. and featuring our famous Beef Roast at 5.

The carnival’s finale will be the drawing for the $20,000 Grand Prize plus 10 additional $1,000 prizes. This is a limited issue drawing

University of Scranton Graduates

Local residents were among the more than 500 graduates who earned master’s and doctoral degrees at The University of Scranton. Degrees were presented at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 21 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Degrees were

conferred to graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2022, as well as January and May of 2023.

Darryl E. Colon of Tobyhanna earned a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling

Tiffany L. Dailey of Tobyhanna earned a Master of Science in human resources management

Alyssa M. Mancini of Tobyhanna earned a Master of Business Administration in business analytics

with only 3,200 tickets sold, so be sure to get yours before they are sold out.

There will be Bingo every night, with a chance at a $1,000 Jackpot.

There is free lighted parking on the expanded grounds.

You’ve got to try the new delicious menu items including fresh roasted sweet corn on the cob, soft serve ice cream, and clams; and other favorites that have people coming back for decades.

Come out and help support the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company

with their only major fundraiser for the year. The Fire Company has served Mount Pocono Borough and Paradise Township since 1925 and has held a carnival every year since 1927.

Don’t miss out on this year’s food, fun, and excitement. Come to the 97th annual Pocono Mountain Carnival-Presented by ShopRite of Mt. Pocono and Daleville.

More information can be found at www.pmvfc. com and Facebook/Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company.

Free music is always Better Together

August is heating up with local talent. The 2023 Pocono Mountain Summer Concert Series showcases the amazing vocal harmony of Better Together on Sunday, August 13 at 7 p.m.

During the mid-70’s through the early 80’s, Jim Imbesi performed in Open Sky Band, known for their original songs and rich lead and harmony vocals. Jim has a degree in Music and Video Business from the Art Institute of Philadelphia where he worked as an engineer and producer. For more than 40-years, Jim has been performing, producing, engineering and recording material throughout the area.

Meg Irizarry was born into music. Her mom was a professional, classically-trained pianist. She grew up playing piano, clarinet and guitar but Meg’s love of music truly lies in her passion for vocal harmonies. As a bass player

and vocalist, Meg performed with her husband, Joe, in Long Time Comin’ The Band (LTC) throughout the Poconos and Catskills, until LTC retired in the summer of 2022.

As Better Together, Meg and Jim share a passion for vocal harmonies and enjoy a variety of musical genres including early rock and roll, blues, R&B, soft rock and a healthy sprinkling of more recent rock, pop, and country. Their mutual admiration for artists such as James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Dan Fogelberg gives this duo the

opportunity to highlight the tight vocal harmonies and the finger picking skills they love with audiences of all ages.

Mark your calendar and come out for an evening filled with all your favorite music featuring our talented neighbors. Faith Lutheran Church in Blakeslee is the proud host of the Pocono Mountain Summer Concert Series, bringing free family-friendly entertainment to our shared community for 20 years.

Sunday evening performances are held rain or shine in the church sanctuary, and are supported through the generosity of sponsors and free will offer-

ings from audiences. Don’t miss the final show of the season with Michael Lewis at 3 p.m. September 17.

Faith Lutheran Church is located at 550 Route 940, Blakeslee, 1 mile east of Blakeslee Corners and 6 miles west of Pocono Pines next to Matirko Hardware. GPS users enter 550 Route 940, Pocono Lake, PA for best directions.

The venue is air-conditioned and fully accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, call 570646-0309, visit www.faithlutheranblakeslee.org and like us on Facebook at Faith Lutheran Church, Blakeslee PA.

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Graduates from DeSales

On Saturday, May 20, Blakeslee resident Nicholas G. Mantilla graduated from DeSales University with a master of arts in criminal justice in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism during the University’s 54th Commencement ceremony.

Over 1,200 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University during three commencement exercises on May 5 and May 6. Among them is Ebony Galbreath of Long Pond. St.

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Police Beat

Pennsylvania State Police will put special traffic patterns into effect on Route 115 to help motorists attending the NASCAR race on Sunday July 23. Race weekend will bring with it higher traffic volume and possible delays not only on Route 115 and I-80, but also on Routes 209, 940 and 903. During the races, those who normally use Route 115 should consider using I-80, Route 33, Route 209, and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike as alternate routes.

Prior to the race when needed, Route 115 from Interstate 80 to the raceway will become two lanes southbound only, put into

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effect at approximately 11 a.m. and continuing until all traffic has entered the track grounds or traffic has been alleviated.

Following the race, Route 115 from the raceway to Interstate 80 will be converted to two lanes, both northbound, until the raceway parking lots are cleared. Traffic will not be allowed to travel south on Route 115 south of Interstate 80. This conversion will take place with 25 laps remaining in the race.

Following the race, the Route 80 eastbound offramp at the Blakeslee exit (Exit 284) will be closed to traffic.

Motorists should take

note of signs posted along Route 115 and travel in the appropriate traffic lanes for their desired parking area. Stoney Hollow Road is a no parking and tow away zone from Long Pond Road to the Interstate 80 overpass. It will be properly posted. Any vehicle in violation will be removed at the owner’s expense.

Police Beat

7-10, 8:39 p.m., the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department was dispatched to 129 Stillwater Drive for a report of an on-going

domestic dispute involving an axe. While officers were responding, they observed the suspect, Nicholas Fodor (36), exiting Stillwater Estates in a vehicle. Officers attempted to stop Fodor, however, he failed to stop and led police on a pursuit throughout Pocono Summit, Mount Pocono Borough, and into Pocono Township where officers from Pocono Township Police and PSP disabled the vehicle, causing it to eventually stop at a business off Route 611 where Fodor was taken into custody. Investigation revealed that

Fodor attempted to strike multiple family members with an axe, then engaged fought with family members before fleeing in the vehicle. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono to be examined for an injury sustained during the domestic dispute. Fodor was released from the hospital on 7-11 and committed to Monroe County jail on the listed charges: Aggravated Assault (F-2), Fleeing and Eluding Police (F-3), Simple Assault (M-2), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M-2), Terroristic Threats

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(M-2), Harassment (S), Multiple Motor Vehicle Code

Violations

7-10, PA State Police-Fern Ridge ended a pursuit that had started on Route 309 near Ashley near Mountain Top just after 9 p.m. when Ashley Police attempted a traffic stop on a car driven by Steven Murphy, 43, of Walden Drive, Mountain Top. Murphy ignored police and drove into Mountain Top, where Wright Township Police joined in the pursuit. Murphy turned and went back down Route 309 before turning off on Laurel Run Road, then turning south on Route 115. The pursuit came south via Bear Creek Township and Buck Townships on Route 115 into Blakeslee. PSP deployed stop sticks at Blakeslee

Corners the fleeing vehicle then limped into the Wawa, where the driver got out and tried to flee. Police arrested him on site. He is charged with DUI and multiple traffic charges and was placed in the Luzerne County jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.

7-9, PSP-F was involved in another pursuit which started when a Honda that police were trying to stop that was driving north on Route 715 at 2:52 a.m. fled at high speed, then crashed. Police removed the 29 y/o driver from the car, finding

TAXES

him DUI. He resisted arrest9— as his 2021 Civic went up in flames. Troopers were able to get the fire out. The driver was sent to the Monroe County jail pending court. Assisting at the scene were PSP-Stroudsburg, West End Fire Company, West End LVHEMS, and Syracuse Towing.

7-6, an Effort couple was cited for a dog law violation because their dogs attacked caged pigs on a Barry’s Road property. Both the pigs were injured.

7-11, PSP-F was called to a home in Brodheadsville due to a 70 y/o woman whose riding lawnmower had rolled over atop her, and she was unresponsive. She was located deceased underneath the riding lawn mower. PSP is conducting a death investigation, but there is nothing suspicious and no foul play involved.

Stealin’

7-1, a 36 y/o Scranton man drove away from a tow truck operator who had just pulled his car out of a ditch beside I-80 east at 3:41 a.m. The Scranton driver failed to meet the tow truck at the highway turn-around to pay. PSP has all the information about the vehicle and driver.

6-26, a scammer contacted a 71 y/o Saylorsburg man at his home, convincing him that he had been identified as a money launderer and

drug dealer. The scammer instructed the man that, in order to clear his name, he was to empty his bank account, then take that money to the BitCoin ATM in the Stroud Mall and deposit the money. The victim also sent a copy of his drivers’ license, along with the screen code and ATM receipt. The victim is out $10,000. PSP-F is investigating, and welcomes any additional information via 570- 6462271.

Keeping the rubber side down

A 23 y/o Saylorsburg-area driver wasn’t paying mind to slow traffic ahead of her on Route 209 and she ran her ’11 BMW into the back of a slow Honda Pilot driver from New York at 11:32 a.m. on 6-17. No one was hurt. Her car was disabled and needed a tow. PSP sent along a ticket for failing to drive at a safe speed.

PennDOT

A bridge inspection team is planned to be on Route 940 east of I-380 on 7-24. Look for lane restrictions. Also on 7-24, the repair of the Route 435 bridge over Interstate 380 will begin. The road will be closed over the highway until late in November. Detours are in place.

Milling and paving crews

are active on Route 940 in Carbon County and nearby. Traffic will be one-way during the work. Pothole patching, tree and brush trimming and litter work will continue as time permits.

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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.

Blueberry Festival is back

Thornhurst Methodist Church will hold its 19th Annual Blueberry Festival on July 29 from 8-2. The church is located at 342 Old River Road Thornhurst. There will be vendors, food, and flea market items but especially blueberry

baked goods and waffles with ice cream syrup and whipped cream.

If you are interested in being a vendor or for more info call Barbara Hudson at 570-643-6605.

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Seth’s Sightings

We were worried about just how dry things had been in the woods through the late spring. Our area had some wildfires and there was also the smoke from the big fires out in Canada. Then the weather changed just before summer started, and it started getting rainy. This has been quite the rainy spell…

After enjoying a meal in Bethlehem as part of Downtown Bethlehem Restaurant Week driving there in a rainstorm, we drove back to the Pocono Plateau into the sunset. As light faded, there were fantastic cloud formations rising up from the dense woods that we could see off in the distance. Some of these formations hugged the hillside, making for wispy white blankets reaching up toward the ridge tops.

One of the more interesting was a version of this as we came through the Lehigh River gap near Palmerton. The clouds hugged the base of the mountain, and then rose slightly, it seemed, to let the Turnpike tunnel road in. The glow of the tunnel lights illuminated the bottom of the clouds, and then out towards our direction across the river.

On our ride into the office that Monday we drove through a hailstorm.

Congratulations to Ross Chastain for his NASCAR win at Nashville celebrated with his signature watermelon smash. Also of note, U. of Florida put on an offensive show versus L.S.U. in the men’s college world series 24-3.

We tried to see The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged,

Revised, Again, performed outdoors at the PA Shakespeare Festival and got rained out. Actually, two of our tries were rained out, but we finally got the show this past Friday it ended just ahead of raindrops. The Complete Works … abridged, again, was a fun romp through his work, done with speed and wit. Next up at PSF is The Tempest, opening on the 13th, and then Sense & Sensibility on the 20th.

The first-ever public fireworks at the Penn Forest Township Park also was lucky with weather that night. We could see there were stray thunderstorms off in the distance.

As far as sightings go, I’m pretty sure I saw a coyote that ran across the road as I drove home. It appears that the changeable weather has some birds out looking to be mating, including a redwing blackbird flapping its wings in a frenzy. Other critter sightings were limited a single turkey and two hunting foxes. Readers, please send in your critter sightings to us at journalnews@gmail. com photos are welcome.

I was enjoying a riverside lunch at the new boat ramp south of White Haven, watching the Lehigh as it rushed by. A couple of weeks ago, water was low and the flow, lazy. Not now. I had my lunch in hand when I sighted a “raft” of Canada geese (about nine in three or four tight rows, side-byside), floating downriver in mild rapids. It looked like a rafting trip. I’d reached for the camera phone but could not get a shot when a second “raft” of geese followed the first. My guess is that they

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were having a little fun. We’ll be taking friends to the Pow-Wow at Drums likely going on Saturday. There’s also some food and fun the St. Patrick’s Church Festival in White Haven. Weather permitting, we plan to attend a night at the Benton Rodeo a bit more than an hour west of here off Interstate 80, then up to the rodeo site we’ve missed attending the last couple of years, and are eager for a good show.

Race weekend starts Friday the 21st ARCA fans, see you there. Tickets are just $10 for the Sunset Hill/ Menard’s race. Checkered flag is at 6.

Then Saturday, the Trucks run at noon and Xfinity race

goes live at 5:30 (fun x two for the price of one ticket. Sunday, the NASCAR race will run in sunshine…

The Pocono Mountain Carnival is the 17th to 22nd - good fun, good food. Get

your grand prize drawing ticket early.

The Pocono Mountains Music Festival’s opening shows are evenings the 20th to the 22nd and an afternoon on the 23rd all inside.

It’s prime time here on the Pocono Plateau. Enjoy the events, critters and weather in good health…

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RAIN OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES 442 REEDERS RUN ROAD

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6 P.M. CONTENTS - Sale consists of : Wheel

Horse Tractor 17 hp-Jewelry (Gold Costume etc.)

Remington 700 .30/06- Cookie Jars-Children’s Toys-

Barbie Collectibles-Bedroom Sets- Dining Room

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PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTIONEERS: Robert Reinhardt AU5161L (570-856-4666) Dave

Clark Aa 19730 TERMS ON PERSONAL

PROPERTY: CASH

7 P.M. STONE RANCH STYLE HOME built by Local Stone Mason. Home has Basement, Oil Hot Water

Cast Iron Baseboard Heat, Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room with Stone Fireplace, Bathroom with Handicap Shower, 2 Bedrooms. Lots of Closets, Hardwood Floors, Attic. Stone Garage. 1.8 Acres of

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TUESDAY JULY 25 5- 7 P.M. SATURDAY JULY 29 10 - 12 NOON

TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: $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, No Buyer’s Premium. What you Bid is what you Pay!

DIRECTIONS: From Stroudsburg I-80 to Tannersville exit turn left then left onto Reeders Run Road

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Real nice Custom Stone House in nice country setting with almost 2 Acres. Nothing like it on the market and must be SOLD to Settle Estate.

SALE ORDERED BY: Estate of Deborah Scott

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Area Funerals

JAMES R. MARINER

James R. Mariner, 59, of White Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 5, 2023 at Sunrise Lake while collecting water for flowers he had just planted.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Alberta (Best) Mariner and the late Joseph Raymond Mariner. Jim attended MMI Prep and was a 1982 graduate of Bishop Hafey High School.

He was the director of convention services at Split Rock Resort and director of group sales at Pocono Manor Inn for many years.

An avid outdoorsman,

Jim was the president of the LOWLPA hunting club and loved spending his time hunting, fishing, and golfing.

Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents Clarence and Alice Best and his beloved cat, Woodie.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved mother, Alberta, Uncle Charles (Bonnie) Best; cousins Charles (Loretta) Best, Michael (Natalie) Best, and Suzanne (William) Lynch, and many extended cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted with a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m.

Friends are invited to join the family for visitation at the church starting at 9 a.m. until time of the funeral service. Burial will be done at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made in Jim’s name to the St. Patrick’s Building Fund or the SPCA.

Lehman Family Funeral Service, White Haven, was in charge of arrangements.

KENNETH J. ZABAWSKI

Kenneth J. Zabawski, 79, of Mount Pocono, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Gardens of Stroud.

Born in New York, New York he was the son of the late Edmund and Mary Zabawski. Kenneth was the beloved husband of the late Carol Ann (Ernst) Zabawski. Kenneth enjoyed model airplanes and all things aviation. He was a member of the Pocono Amateur Radio Club.

Kenneth will be lovingly remembered by his

daughter, Kim Regina and her husband Mario; sister, Diane Zabawski; and grandchildren, Amanda Regina and Michael Zabawski. In addition to his wife Carol, Kenneth is preceded in death by his sons, Keith Zabawski and Darren Zabawski.

A graveside service took place July 13, at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Covington Township. Bolock Funeral Home, Cresco, was in charge of arrangements.

CATHERINE MARGARET GIAMBRUNO

Catherine Margaret (Hussey) Giambruno, 71, of Tobyhanna, passed away in her home on Monday, June 26, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late George and Bella (De Batt) Hussey. Catherine was the beloved wife of Nicholas Giambruno. In addition to her husband, Nicholas, Catherine will be

lovingly remembered by her daughter, Debra, grandson Nicholas the fourth, daughter-in-law Jennifer, brother and sister in laws and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, was in charge of arrangements.

Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

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KEVIN JAMES MECHAM

Kevin James Mecham, born February 2, 1995, of Sandy, UT passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the University of Utah Hospital. He was the beloved son of Clive and Cathie Mecham and treasured brother to Kate and Scott.

Kevin graduated from Jordan Valley School in 2017. He loved horseback riding, traveling, and was a huge hockey fan. He had a special personality and was always positive. Everyone who met him loved him. He touched many lives and made everyone who knew him better.

Kevin is survived by his parents, his sister Kate Stannard (Matt), brother Scott Mecham (Keri), two nieces, and grandmother, Shirley A Petkus.

Kevin will be laid to rest in Gilbert, where he will join his late grandfather, William F. Petkus and other extended family members.

A service was held July 12 at Zion United Lutheran Church, Brodheadsville, with Rev. Ann Melot officiating, with burial in Gilbert Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on a later date in Salt Lake City.

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Donations may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140 or to BOC Homes, 2356 Thunderhead Way, Bluffdale, UT, 84065.

Kresge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Area Funerals

BARRY MACKES

Barry Mackes of Eldred Township was born January 6, 1947 in East Stroudsburg, to Ralph and Alice (Weiss) Mackes. His parents named him Ralph Barry Mackes. He was called Barry or Uncle Barry or Pop by those who knew and loved him.

He passed away on July 4, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was married to Donna Marie (Keller) Mackes for 57 years. He is survived by his wife Donna and two children, Andrea Lazicki and her husband, Steven, of Mineral, Virginia, and Greg and his wife, Shannon, of Kresgeville. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Megan Hiester, and her husband, Christopher, Kelsey Gleason, and her husband, Brendan, and Livia and Logan Mackes. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Madelyn-Anne Hiester, and nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a sister, Marilyn Bradley and sisterin-law, Patricia Mackes.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Eugene and sister-in-law, Carolyn Mackes, and brother-in-law, James Bradley.

Barry graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1964 where he played defense and offense on PV’s first football team, as well as baseball and basketball.

Barry began working after high school with his Dad building log homes, then custom cabinets for Effort Woodcraft. Barry then framed homes for Deutsch Homes. In 1969, he became a member of the Carpenter’s Union and worked in commercial construction throughout eastern PA and NJ for 32 years, becoming a

project superintendent. After retirement, he worked as the maintenance person at West End Physical Therapy for 15 years.

He was a member of Jerusalem United Church of Christ where he had served on the consistory and served on the property committee. He was a member of the West End Fair Association since 1980, serving on the buildings and grounds committee. He was a member of the Grundsau Lodsch #6 and Indian Mt and Kunkletown Rod and Gun Clubs. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No 325 and Scottish Rite Fraternity. Barry was a member of the Western Pocono Jaycees and served as president in 1976.

Barry was a member of several golf leagues. He loved to hunt. He was a master carpenter and craftsman, who built his own home for his young family, and helped build the homes of his children. He loved his family and spending time with family and friends and traveling with his wife, family, and friends. Barry could always be counted on to do a job and do it well! “Well done good and faithful servant.”

A memorial service was held July 11, in the grove of the New Hope Hall of Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Trachsville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to the Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund, PO Box 1, Germansville, PA 18053, krystafund@ gmail.com and/or support to your local churches and volunteer organizations in his memory.

WILLIAM F. PETKUS

William F. Petkus, 87, of Brodheadsville, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg.

He was the loving husband of Shirley (Meixsell) Petkus with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late William and Sophie (Kolek) Petkus.

William worked as an inventory control manager at Ingersoll Rand for over 20 years as well as a transportation director for the Pleasant Valley School District for 10 years.

He loved to hunt and fish, and enjoyed boating. He was a member of the Indian Mountain Rod and Gun Club for 25 years and was very active at Zion United Lutheran Church where, for a few years, was their treasurer. Most of all, William loved his family and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

In addition to his wife, Shirley, William is survived by his sons, Randy Petkus and his wife, Cynthia of Westminster, MD; and Mark Petkus and his partner, Jane Snead of New Bern. NC; daughter, Cathie Mecham and her husband, Clive of Sandy, UT; brothers, Ronald Petkus of Parryville, and Richard Petkus of Chambersburg; sister, Carol George of Wind Gap; four grandchildren, Brandon, Kate, Scott and Kevin; and two great-grandchildren. William was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service was held July 7, at the Zion United Lutheran Church with Rev. Ann Melot officiating. Burial continued at Gilbert Cemetery following the church service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the William H. Kresge Funeral Home.

Milkweed and Monarchs at Kettle Creek

The work of local artist Melodie Higgins will be on display in the Gallery at Kettle Creek July 6 through 31. This show will consist of drawings and paintings of natural subject matter, particularly animals and landscapes. 20% of art sales are donated to the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center.

A butterfly craft can be made with Melodie at our annual BugFest on Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must call 570-629-3061 to register for BugFest, or for more information.

For information on other programs visit www.mcconservation.org.

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Clymer Library’s Annual House Tour set

The Clymer Library’s annual house tour takes place on Wednesday, August 2. The event begins with brunch at 10 a.m. at the Lake Naomi Club where there will also be a tricky tray. Doors will open for the tricky tray at 9:30.

The house tour follows, where participants travel to designated homes on their own from 12 to 4 p.m.

This is Clymer Library’s biggest fund raiser of the year. The cost for the brunch

and tour is $55; the house tour alone is $30. All proceeds benefit the library.

To purchase tickets (cash or check only), visit the library at 115 Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines. You can call the library with questions at 570-646-0826.

Clymer is a Public Library open to all. Clymer Library’s mission is to foster lifelong learning for our diverse community by providing access to quality, innovative resources.

Aida Weinstein, an artist and member of the Pocono Mountains Art Group, did a demonstration on India Ink at the June meeting. Here she tells member Gary Embich some of her techniques. For more information follow us on Facebook or contact Gary or Nancy Embich at brushwork36@yahoo.com.

Milkweed and Monarchs show at Kettle Creek

The work of local artist Melodie Higgins will be on display in the Gallery at Kettle Creek July 6 through 31. This show will consist of drawings and paintings of natural subject matter, particularly animals and landscapes. 20% of art sales are donated to the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center.

For information on other programs visit www. mcconservation.org.

Local restaurants to compete in Mac n Cheese bake-off at free Friends Fest

Local restaurants are set to compete in Friends of Clymer Library’s Friends Fest/ Mac n Cheese Bake-Off on Saturday, August 12, the last day of its annual Book Sale.

The Fest, an event for kids and adults alike, will be held on the Clymer Library’s tented parking lot from 2-4:30 p.m., free and open to the public.

The Book Sale will be held Thursday, August 10, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. inside the library. Clymer Library is located at 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines. For more information: friendsofclymerlibrary@gmail.com or 570646-0826

The centerpiece of the Friends Fest on August 12 is a mac n cheese bake-off in which the audience will be able to taste all the recipes and select a winner. First, second and third place prizes will be determined by three guest judges. In addition to the macaroni and cheese, soft drinks and water will be provided.

The Friends Fest will also include live music by the vocal and accordion SheilaMark Duo Gigroster™, caricatures by Julia Borysowski, and face painting by Crystal Klein. During the Friends Fest, the audience is invited to stop in at the Book Sale, where books, audio books, CDs and DVDs can be purchased for prices ranging

from 50¢ to $5. All proceeds from both events will benefit Clymer Library.

Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi, Ray Price Cars and James Diamond Jewelers are the official sponsors of the Friends Fest.

The mac n cheese bake-off contestants to date include

Lake Naomi Club, Mountaintop Lodge, Murph’s Hideaway, Chat-n- Chew Café, Timber Trails Grill, Bambi Zutell and The Original Bailey’s. There are still some spots open in the contest. If interested, send an email to friendsofclymerlibrary@ gmail.com.

Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the audience choice winners include gift cards from Walmart, Giant Food Stores, Weis Markets, Papa Santos, Dominick’s Pizza, five rounds of mini-golf at 940 Golf N’ Fun, and a round of golf at Pinecrest Lake Golf and Country Club.