The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Early August 2022

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VOLUME 27, NUMBER 4

Early August, 2022

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Shopping cart capture topic for Mt. Pocono

by Pat Albano

NASCAR cars are pushed onto the track on Saturday ahead of time trials to determine starting position. Pocono Raceway attracted a big crowd for NASCAR races, and the weather for the most part was beautiful — though a bit hot. Turn to page 15 for race weekend coverage.

Photo by Seth Isenberg

The Mount Pocono Borough Council work session on July 19 opened with a discussion by code enforcement officer Alexis Wilkinson of the Shopping Cart and Nuisance Ordinance stating, “it is unlawful to remove carts from any place of business.”

She added “all businesses are required to tag and identify their carts and owners are required to submit a control plan to the Borough.”

Weis Markets store manager Scott Brown was present to offer comments.

Mayor Altemose asked him the cost for each shopping cart, with Brown responding “$260 each.” When President Don Struckle asked how other Weis stores manage this problem, Brown stated,

“My store is the only one with the problem.” Wilkinson suggested a 1-mile limit to recover carts and giving businesses 60 days notice adding, “It will all come down to costs for businesses as well as safety issues.”

Council member Lori Noonan stated, “We need to send a message to business and make it clear that carts need to be picked up.”

Discussion then shifted to consideration of several bids for Borough Hall floor restoration from Giant Flooring [$17,500], Schnaitman’s Flooring America, [$29,755] and Sunshine Flooring [$15,665.17]. Borough manager Joshua Walker stated that he also looked at Lumber Liquidators. Noonan commented, “I hope we have See MT. POCONO, page 3

Future of Mountain Laurel Golf in question

by Ruth Isenberg

The future of the Mountain Laurel Golf Course is uncertain, but it seems clear it will not remain a golf course if current owners get their wish. The July 7 East Side Borough council meeting opened with a presentation requesting a change in zon-

ing for the property from its current CR (recreation) to B1 (highway business).

Atty. Stephanie Koval of Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba opened the discussion, calling the start of a dialogue with the borough. She emphasized that these were early stages and they were hoping to obtain feedback, but that the

intent was to sell the property for other uses.

Planner Tom Shepstone of Shepstone Management Company of Honesdale noted that there are limited uses for properties in a CR zone, and would not permit the “highest and best use” of the site. The nearby intersection of Route 534 and Interstate

80 means the area has matured to allow for broader uses to include warehouses, waterparks and other commercial businesses. He added that the 30′ height restriction in a CR zone would increase to 40′ in B1, thought for a warehouse that might need to also be amended taller.

Such use would generate tax revenues and jobs for the borough, he said. He volunteered to draft a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for the borough.

There were many questions. Council president Louis Esa asked what the use would be if the property was See MOUNTAIN LAUREL, page 3

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Tobyhanna supervisors table request for fire company loan payment

by Ruth Isenberg A request by Ed Tutrone for money from the budget for Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company’s $83,391.79 fire truck loan balance with Kansas State Bank at the July 18 Tobyhan-

na Township supervisors’ meeting turned into a discussion about the ownership of equpment and the proposed ordinance regulating township fire protection.

Tutrone felt the TTVFC had met the requirements of the current ordinance to

receive the budgeted funds to pay down principal on the engine. Supervisor Brendan Carroll proposed waiting until a meeting scheduled for July 20 to discuss the ordinance, which if adopted would put equipment under township ownership.

Supervisor Rachel Schickling mentioned a rumored threat of disruption of coverage. Tutrone replied that the fire company has no intention of stopping service, whatever the outcome. “We are not turning our backs on the residents of this town-

ship.” He added that their attorney would have a draft of a possible solution to the equipment control question.

Supervisor John Kerrick closed the discussion, saying “We want to work together.”

Commentary

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Mountain Laurel

Continued from page 1 amended. “We’re certainly considering a warehouse.”

Shepstone answered.

Council member Mike Best asked if it might be sold to another golf course. The answer was no. Numbers of rounds have gone down significantly, and people don’t have the extra money to spend on golf. Three golf courses exist within 15 minutes of the Mountain Laurel, and owners say neither it nor its restaurant has been profitable for years, but subsidized by their other businesses.

Esa thanked the group for their willingness to come to council and discuss the issue.

He called it “a loss for the community if it disappears, especially the restaurant.”

Mt. Pocono Continued from page 1

a decision on this by August and I am worried that it can be completed by the end of the year.”

Council also discussed whether to extend Borough business hours one day a week to 5:30 p.m. from the current 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The mayor asked whether this would include the entire office staff. Any changes were tabled for the time being. Council also considered changing borough payroll to bi-weekly, but Struckle acknowledged that annual savings is minimal and less than $500. Council member Ann Marie Harris added “it might be difficult for staff to adjust their budgets with a bi-weekly payroll” and it was decided to leave payroll weekly. The maximum bonding payment

issue will be brought up at the next meeting.

Walker reported, “it’s been a good year for grants.

The Fork Street Grant at $890K will add sidewalks and landscaping improvements.”

The meeting ended with several reminders: The Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival August 1-6. Several council members agreed to volunteer on August 3 at 6 p.m.

Noonan invited all new residents to attend a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, August 13 at 10 a.m.

Community Yard Sales dates—July 29-31 and August 26-28, and First Fridays on August 5 and September 2.

Friends of Clymer to hold annual book sale The Friends of Clymer Library’s 2022 Book Sale will be held Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, August 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines.

There is a literary treasure awaiting everyone: fiction, nonfiction, art, children’s, gardening, cooking, beautiful coffee table books and much more. Always a popular event, the sale will feature gently used books, audio books, CDs and DVDs, ranging in price from 50¢ to $5.

On Saturday only bring a bag and fill it with as much as you can stuff in it for only $6.

All proceeds will benefit the Clymer Library. For more information, email friendsofclymerlibrary@gmail.com The mission of the Friends of Clymer Library is to support and enhance the library services to the community.

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• PUBL IC NOTICE • PROPOSED AM EN DMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION O F PENNSYLVANIA This notice contains information about proposed amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, based on separate joint resolutions of the General Assembly.

The General Assembly of Pennsylvania first proposed the amendments during the 2021-2022 session of the legislature. If a majority of the Senators and Representatives elected at the upcoming November 8, 2022, General Election approve one or more of the proposed amendments for a second time during the 2023-2024 session, the approved proposed amendment(s) will be published again and submitted to the voters of Pennsylvania as ballot questions, as required by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution. If one or more of the ballot questions are approved by a majority of the people voting on them, the amendment(s) will become law.

This public notice is part of the process of amending the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Commonwealth is required to publish a copy of the joint resolutions proposing the amendments. The text of the joint resolutions are included below this notice.

Words that appear in bold print are the changes to the words of the Constitution that are proposed by the General Assembly. If an amendment is approved, the words underlined would be added to the Constitution and the words in [brackets] would be deleted.

If you need help reading this advertisement or need the text of the proposed amendments in an alternative format, call or write the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Elections, Room 210 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, 1-877-868-3772, RA-Elections@pa.gov.

Leigh M. Chapman, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth

JOINT RESOLUTION 2021–2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania is proposed in accordance with Article XI: That Section 11 of Article I be amended to read: § 11. Courts to be open; suits against the Commonwealth. (a) All courts shall be open; and every man for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial or delay. Suits may be brought against the Commonwealth in such manner, in such courts and in such cases as the Legislature may by law direct. (b) An individual for whom a statutory limitations period has already expired, or whose claim would otherwise be barred or limited by a statutory

cap on damages, sovereign immunity or by governmental or official immunity, shall have a period of two years, without bar or limitation by such caps or immunities, from the time that this subsection becomes effective to commence an action arising from childhood sexual abuse, in such cases as provided by law at the time that this subsection becomes effective.

Section 2. (a) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of this proposed constitutional amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of this proposed constitutional amendment. (b) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of this proposed constitutional amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of this proposed constitutional amendment. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall submit this proposed constitutional amendment to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.

JOINT RESOLUTION 2022–1 Proposing separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing that there is no constitutional right to taxpayer-funded abortion or other right relating to abortion; further providing for action on concurrent orders and resolutions, for Lieutenant Governor, and for qualification of electors; and providing for election audits.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania are proposed in accordance with Article XI: (1) That Article I be amended by adding a section to read: § 30. Abortion.

This constitution does not grant the right to taxpayer-funded abortion or any other right relating to abortion.

(2) That section 9 of Article III be amended to read: § 9. Action on concurrent orders and resolutions.

Every order, resolution or vote, to which the concurrence of both Houses may be necessary, except on the questions of adjournment, disapproval of a regulation or termination or extension of a disaster emergency declaration as declared by an executive order or proclamation, or portion of a disaster emergency declaration as declared by an executive order or proclamation, shall

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• PUBLIC NOTICE • be presented to the Governor and before it shall take effect be approved by him, or being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both Houses according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill.

(3) That section 4 of Article IV be amended to read: § 4. Lieutenant Governor.

A Lieutenant Governor shall be chosen jointly with the Governor by the casting by each voter of a single vote applicable to both offices, for the same term, and subject to the same provisions as the Governor[; he]. Each candidate for Governor, having been nominated under the laws of this Commonwealth, shall, subject to the approval of the political party or political body, if any, nominating such candidate, select a candidate for Lieutenant Governor within such time before the gubernatorial general election as the General Assembly shall prescribe by law. A person may not seek election to both offices simultaneously. The Lieutenant Governor shall be President of the Senate. As such, [he] the Lieutenant Governor may vote in case of a tie on any question except the final passage of a bill or joint resolution, the adoption of a conference report or the concurrence in amendments made by the House of Representatives.

(4) That section 1 of Article VII be amended to read: § 1. Qualifications of electors. (a) Every citizen 21 years of age, possessing the following qualifications, shall be entitled to vote at all elections subject, however, to such laws requiring and regulating the registration of electors as the General Assembly may enact.

1. He or she shall have been a citizen of the United States at least one month.

2. He or she shall have resided in the State 90 days immediately preceding the election.

3. He or she shall have resided in the election district where he or she shall offer to vote at least 60 days immediately preceding the election, except that if qualified to vote in an election district prior to removal of residence, he or she may, if a resident of Pennsylvania, vote in the election district from which he or she removed his or her residence within 60 days preceding the election. (b) In addition to the qualifications under subsection (a) of this section, a qualified elector shall provide a valid identification at each election in accordance with the following: 1. When voting in person, the qualified elector shall present a valid identification before receiving a ballot to vote in person.

2. When not voting in person, the qualified elector shall provide proof of a valid identification with his or her ballot. (c) If a qualified elector does not possess a valid identification, he or she shall, upon request and confirmation of identity, be furnished with a governmentissued identification at no cost to the qualified elector. (d) For purposes of this section, the term “valid identification” means an unexpired government-issued identification, unless otherwise provided for by law.

(5) That Article VII be amended by adding a section to read:

§ 15. Election audits.

The General Assembly shall by statute provide for the auditing of elections and election results by the Auditor General. In years when the Auditor General stands for election to any office, an Independent Auditor shall conduct the audit.

Section 2. (a) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of these proposed constitutional amendments, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of these proposed constitutional amendments. (b) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of these proposed constitutional amendments, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of these proposed constitutional amendments. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall: (1) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(1) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.

(2) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(2) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.

(3) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(3) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.

(4) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(4) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.

(5) Submit the proposed constitutional amendment under section 1(5) of this resolution to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth as a separate ballot question at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.

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Faith Fair offers fun and fellowship Faith Lutheran Church in Blakeslee will hold its 25th annual Faith Fair/Flea Market on Saturday, August 13, rain or shine outdoors, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. with many area vendors selling new items and tables full of treasures

for bargain hunters of all ages.

Come early so you don’t miss out on the coffee, tea and delicious baked goods for sale made by the “best bakers” from Faith. Lunch will be served beginning at 11

Congregation B’nai Harim August happenings Concert Congregation B’nai Harim presents Avi Wisnia in concert at Mountain Top Lodge, 2137 Route 940, Pocono Pines, on August 10 at 6 p.m. In case of rain the concert will be at Congregation B’nai Harim. Suggested donation $10 per person. Bring your own chair & dinner. There will be a dessert reception following the concert.

Avi Wisnia is an awardwinning composer, singer, performer and educator, finding inspiration in Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk,1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop.

Ice Cream Social Congregation B’nai Harim will host an Ice Cream Social on August 14 at 4 p.m. at Tutrone’s Ice Cream, 2581 PA-940, Pocono Summit. All are welcome.

Golf Outing Congregation B’nai Harim’s 12th annual golf outing & awards dinner is on Tuesday, August 23. Golf is at Mountain Laurel Golf Club and dinner is at Lake Naomi Clubhouse.

We welcome anyone who is interested in playing golf with us on August 23. For more information, contact Frank Ambrosio at Famby1059@ gmail.com or Lauren Miller Lauren@ PoconoPinesLiving.com

a.m., a menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, pork BBQ sandwiches, chips, soda and water, served until the close of the fair/flea market at 2 p.m.

Bring the family for a day of fellowship and fun games for children of all ages.

Faith Lutheran Church is located at 550 Route 940.

Blakeslee, next to Matirko Hardware. GPS users enter 550 Route 940, Pocono Lake, PA for best directions.

For more information about this event or other events happening at Faith Lutheran Church, call 570-646-0309 or visit faithlutheranblakeslee.org.

Like us on our Facebook page at Faith Lutheran Church Blakeslee PA Sunday worship services begin at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday – Thursday 11am-10pm Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm

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Preserving public places topic of MCHA program The Monroe County Historical Association will present a free program open to the public. Ms. Megan McNish, the Eastern Region Community Preservation Coordinator for the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, will give a presentation titled, “National Register of Historic Places versus Local Historic Designation.” The program will be held at Northampton Community College - Monroe Campus, Tannersville, in Keystone Room 201 on Tuesday, August 2, at 7 p.m.

‘How do we preserve this historic resource?’ is a question that preservationists, communities, and local advo-

cates struggle with every day.

From the National Register of Historic Places to state enabling legislation and local ordinances, the nuts and bolts of historic preservation can be difficult to navigate.

While solutions to preserva-

tion challenges can be tied to individual buildings, there are protections that communities can put in place to safeguard the older and historic places and spaces that matter to them. Join the Pennsylvania State Historic

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Monday, August 1

Saturday, August 6

Friday, August 5 Saturday, August 6 5 p.m.

Wednesday, August 3

Preservation Office’s Eastern Region Community Preservation Coordinator, Megan McNish, as she breaks down the tools for preservation in Pennsylvania, including the National Register of Historic Places and local protections for historic properties.

McNish provides technical assistance to Certified Local Governments and community preservation partners.

Prior to joining the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Megan was a historic preservation planner for the City of Columbia, South Carolina where she re-

viewed preservation projects at the local level. A graduate of Gettysburg College, where she received her bachelor’s degree in history, and West Virginia University, where she received her master’s degree in public history, Megan is passionate about helping communities find ways to preserve their historic places.

Reservations not required, but are appreciated. For additional information, please contact the Monroe County Historical Association office at (570) 421-7703 or email at admin@monroehistorical. org.

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Seth’s Sightings Opening weekend, we saw a performance of Much Ado About Nothing at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. On a hot evening, a seat inside one of the air-conditioned theaters at DeSales U. in Center Valley has been a yearly pleasure for us since the 1990s. Ruth’s parents attended the opening season of this festival, and then started to take us. Ruth and I have continued attending, making for 31 years of support.

This night, and this show— Much Ado About Nothing— were special. A fine cast makes Shakespeare’s words and story modern, and very funny in the coming together of a bright but very prickly woman and the equally bright and prickly avowed bachelor… but around them there is evil afoot. If you love live theater, this is a show to love. It’s theater in the round, so all seats are up close to the action. Buy tickets at pashakespeare. org. Performances are daily except Mondays through August 7. The weekend matinees are popular.

The Inter-Tribal Pow Wow in Drums, PA, was on our ‘do’ list. We went with friends for a fun afternoon.

The dancing and chanting were a joy. I also bought a beautiful handmade craft for our home.

My medical ‘fun’ over these weeks was a CT scan, complete with the disgusting Barium drinks, and the warm your whole-body infusion ahead of the pictures. It’s a big buildup for a few minutes of scan time and a CD. Best yet, I get to do it again at the end of August.

After an intense work week last week with the newspapers, we used Friday to recover. Even though it was very hot, I headed over to Pocono Raceway to watch the ARCA race. Sports events scheduling can be an adventure because weather can blow it up. Friday afternoon, a line of heavy rain blew through the Pocono Plateau an hour before the checkered flag was to drop so instead of arriving to see the race start, my friend and I arrived in time to watch the track drying team.

The race got underway late, then had the usual batch of wrecks to the point where it would run out of daylight before the race ended. Officials chose to end the race early.

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That Saturday, Ruth and I were on the Terrace level in the shade to enjoy two NASCAR races. The Trucks race was fun, and then there was time to explore before the start of the Xfinity race.

They started late and it became a bit of a slog with wrecks. We had to leave early to attend an event that night.

Just as we were getting up to go there was a spectacular wreck, complete with a flying car landing on its roof, right in front of the grandstand. It was dramatic. The driver was able to climb out and walk to the ambulance after the tow truck crew righted the car.

We made a quick hike to the car. Our timing was just in time (not late) for the Pocono Mountain Music Fest’s ‘Valjean, Cosette and a String Quartet.’ It was held at the Pocono Mountain East High School and was

a wonderful performance.

Coming up July 30 is the Festival’s Pocono Pops concert at the Sherman Theatre in Stroudsburg.

The concert features Jersey composers’ work, from Frankie Valli to Jon Bon Jovi. We’ll be going.

We also plan to visit friends involved at the Pocono Canna Fest at the West End Fairgrounds.

I’ve been yawning through the sports pages.

Baseball through the

summer is boring, and only gets interesting at playoffs time. I follow NASCAR, but it had gotten so dull I started reading about pro golf — helped by the senior tournament recently held in Center Valley last month, and the tiff over the second golf league. So, I am grateful that it’s time for football again. Pre-season for the pros gets underway in early August. Colleges will start their season later See SIGHTINGS, page 9

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Sightings

Continued from page 8 in the month. I’m expecting a fun fall from both the pros and college teams.

More about this in my next column.

We’ve a date for some beach-side dining at the new patio of Boulder View Tavern in Lake Harmony this coming week.

August 1 through 6 is the annual Pocono Mountain Fire Company carnival.

There are great rides, a huge cash prize ticket, nightly bingo, nightly live music,

and more, including delicious food the volunteers are famous for. Ruth and I will coming out for the fun and food as well as to support the PMVFC’s event and Fire Co. volunteers.

MusikFest opens August 4, and so far the night of Saturday, August 6. looks great with Dina Hall (a local) performing late in the afternoon, Igor & the Red Elvises later, and then the Philadelphia Funk Authority. As long as the weather is good, we’ll likely go.

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forward to going in support of area farmers. If you are considering going, send me a postcard, letter or e-mail, as I have some fair passes to give away.

Sightings this week include some foxes, along with lots of deer — many fawns and some nice bucks still in velvet, a hummingbird visit, and a great heron flyover.

As always, best wishes for good health to you all. I hope you sight interesting and fun things — if so, share with us a photo or story and I might write you into a column.

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Police Beat by Seth Isenberg Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) celebrated 50 years of women in its ranks this month by honoring the trailblazers who broke through its all-male barrier and made history as the first female state troopers.

Fourteen women graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy with the 31st Cadet Class, the first to admit female cadets, July 7, 1972.

“These women were motivated to enlist by a sense of duty and a genuine interest in police work,” said Colonel Robert Evanchick, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police.

“We owe them a debt of gratitude for their roles in breaking barriers and blazing trails that have helped make this Department what it is today.”

PSP was the nation’s first state police agency to fully integrate female troopers into the regular command structure. Thus, the women of the 31st Cadet Class took on jobs exclusive to men throughout the department’s 67-year history, setting a high bar for female troopers who followed in their footsteps.

Kathryn (Hosmer) Doutt became the first woman in the department’s history to head a bureau when, in 1995, she was promoted to major and assigned to serve as director of the Bureau of Patrol. Five years earlier, Doutt became PSP’s first female troop commander when she was assigned to head Troop K, Philadelphia.

Lucinda Hammond (Hawkins) in 1989 became the first female trooper to receive the Pennsylvania State Police Commendation Medal, one of the

department’s highest awards.

Hammond and another trooper risked their lives after a fiery tractor-trailer crash near Harrisburg, pulling a trapped occupant out of the truck just before it exploded.

The other women of the 31st Cadet Class are Regina Adams, Jill Bairhalter, Romaine Engle, Judith Galloway, Nancy Lightner, Judith McCarr, Ann Metcalf, Patricia Moe, Kathryn Neville, Mary Connie Rossetti, Doris Sott, and Barbara Wharrey.

7-12 at 7:33 p.m., PA State Troopers from Fern Ridge were called to a Byron Rd.,

Towamensing Trails, Penn Forest Twp. home regarding criminal mischief — a damaged rear window of a Jeep. An investigation has been opened.

Police responded to several domestic incidents.

Harassment charges were issued in some instances, and in others, the parties did not want to file charges.

There is also a harassment via text incident on 7-20 with charges filed.

There are several DUI reports, mainly traffic stops but also a couple drunk/ drugged drivers who had crashes in the middle of the night.

Keeping the rubber side down 7-24, a 71 y/o Wind Gap woman put her Mercury Milan rubber side up after a crash at 4:21 p.m. She was driving north on Route 115 and missed a curve, hitting an embankment and rolling the vehicle up onto its roof.

She had a minor injury and was taken by LVH West End Ambulance to LV- Pocono hospital. PSP sent along a ticket for speeding.

Two pickup trucks, one northbound, the other southbound, tried to pass by each other on a narrow

bridge on Route 715 at the intersection with Hypsie Gap Road. The two smashed their driver’s side mirrors against each other. PSP was called, and the Trooper saw that neither truck had a valid inspection sticker. Each was cited, and sent on their way.

There are some crashes into deer listed. A motorcycle went off the road in Chestnuthill Twp. 7-24, Add a rear-ender into a car northbound on Route 115, stopped at the red light at Route 903 in Fern Ridge when the driver of an SUV ran into the back — no See POLICE BEAT, page 11

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injuries — both drivers were locals.

Stealin’ 7-20, 8:52 a.m., PA State Police–Fern Ridge received several emergency phone calls reporting a white male was forcibly making his way into several residences in Penn Forest Township around Stony Mountain Road and Lipo Way. The man was ultimately apprehended and charged with burglary, attempted burglary, theft from a vehicle, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and criminal trespass.

PSP asks that anyone who has video surveillance or still photographs of this male to contact Trooper Gabrielle Van Wie of PSP-F’s Criminal Investigation Unit at 570646-2271.

7-22, 9 p.m., as part of an ongoing investigation of thefts at State Liquor Stores in four counties in eastern PA, PSP Trooper Willhardt was working and saw suspected criminal activity. A vehicle stop was made and a 21y/o Kileen, Texas, man was found with stolen goods, and instruments of crime. He was arrested.

7-25, 11:17 p.m., PSP was called to a home in

Sciota where a known 32 y/o man entered, got into a fight with the 38 y/o man resident there, then fled damaging property and a car.

7-1, Truist Bank in Brodheadsville reported to PSP-F two bad checks of $4,500 each. PSP is investigating.

Identity theft incidents are plaguing area residents. Please report a scam or theft to police if you become a victim.

A skimmer was found at a local gas station in the White Haven area recently.

Check your credit card statements if you use a card to buy gasoline.

PennDOT Crews are doing drainage work on Gilbert Road between Routes 115 and 209 in Effort, to be done by month’s end.

A street sweeping crew is planned for Routes 447 and 390 in Barrett Twp., then on Route 314 in Pocono Twp., at night to 7 a.m. The work should be done by early August.

Visit www.511PA.com for conditions on 40,000+ miles of PA roads. It’s free and 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.

Pocono Mountain Carnival offers fun for all for 96th season The 96th annual Pocono Mountain Carnival will be held Monday, August 1, through Saturday, August 6, at the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds on Route 611 just north of Route 940 in Mount Pocono. The Carnival is held rain or shine, with live music every night. Also come out for the new menu items including fresh roasted sweet corn on the cob, along with the usual favorites of soft serve ice cream, clams, and the Fire Company’s famous sausage sandwich that’s had people coming back for decades.

Support the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company’s only major fundraiser for the year. The PMVFC has served Mount Pocono Borough and Paradise Township since 1925. The company’s volunteers have put on a carnival every year since 1927.

Don’t miss out on this year’s food, fun, and excitement, opening 6 p.m. each day, and at 3 on Saturday.

August 1, bring the whole family for Ride Night, when all rides are only 1 ticket each.

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Thursday, August 4, is Discount Night with reduced price ride tickets.

The last big day of the carnival is Saturday, August 6, opening at 3 p.m. with our famous beef roast starting at 5. That night will be the drawing for the $20,000 Grand Prize plus 10 additional $1,000 prizes. Only 3,200 tickets will be sold, so

be sure to get yours before they sell out.

There’s also Bingo every night, with a chance at a $1,000 Jackpot.

Enjoy free lighted parking on the expanded grounds.

Come to the 96th annual Pocono Mountain Carnival– presented by ShopRite of Mt. Pocono and Daleville.

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

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Obituaries WILLIAM JOSEPH MULLEN

1st Lieutenant William Joseph “Moon” Mullen, was born on March 31, 1938 in Clifton, NJ. Bill passed away surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Stroudsburg, on July 24, 2022.

He is survived by his wife Maggie of 13 years, 4 daughters/spouses: Michele and Jim Jackson; Molly and Elvin Stoltzfus; Gretchen and Sean Canavan; and Ashley and David Larson; stepson, David Stahl; Godchild, Maureen Quinn; 11 grandchildren; and 6 greatgrandchildren.

He was the son of Leo and Veronica Mullen and a brother to Leo and wife, Theresa, all who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Clifton High School in NJ and graduated from the University of Dayton in 1960 with a degree

in Business Administration.

Bill started his career in marketing as a buyer for several grocery store chains, including Weis Markets, and eventually owned and operated Alliance Marketing, an auto parts distributorship along the east coast. While in college he joined the ROTC which led him to join the Army. He completed his aviation course in rotary wing in Camp Walters, TX and received his flight training at Ft. Ruckers, AL. While serving in the Army from 1961 to 1964, he flew helicopters but most important was the H-37, a transporter of equipment into and out of the battlegrounds of Vietnam and also eventually carrying out the wounded.

Before going to Vietnam he was on standby (1961) to fly what is known as the Bay of Pigs in Cuba to overthrow Fidel Castro right before the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. While in the service, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross

Medal, several Air Medal awards, and the Purple Heart.

After selling his business, he moved to Pocono Pines where his interests started with joining Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) for 7 years as president and legacy committee member, as well as various other positions. This led him to wanting a memorial at the Arlington Cemetery to honor the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots. He spearheaded this project along with a good friend. With several trips to Washington, DC, a presentation to Congress, and with much perseverance, the monument is now at Arlington National Cemetery.

He was also instrumental in getting the Veterans Hospital in Wilkes-Barre to purchase a van to transport local veterans that were unable to get to the hospital on their own. Another local project of his was to resurrect Hungry Hill on Sullivan Trail. It had been abandoned for years and Bill,

with his perseverance, was able to work with the county government to restore Hungry Hill.

He came upon a Huey Helicopter that was flown in Vietnam and restored it to be able to trailer it to various festivals, parades, schools and other special events.

Antique cars were a fun thing for him and he was especially proud of his ‘49 purple Mercury that he showed, receiving awards.

The last vehicle he owned was a ‘55 five-window Chevy pick-up truck, and both were used for going for the mail and getting ice cream.

Bill was known for his tenacity, perseverance, positive outlook and a sense of humor that was nonstop. His interests in life were traveling, meeting new people and antique car shows. He followed all sports, especially the Yankees, who had honored Bill at a home baseball game on national T.V. The Giants were his favorite football team.

He gave his time volunteering and chairing various committees for various local charities and organizations throughout the years. His current interests that he was focused on

was serving on the Airport Authority Board for the last 10 years at the Municipal Airport in Mount Pocono. He also was an active member of the Pocono Lions Club, he served as past chairman for the Scholarship Committee and currently chaired the New Membership Committee, and other committees as well.

He will always be remembered for his constant sense of humor and his positive outlook on life.

A time of remembrance took place July 28 at the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. A graveside service with military honors took place July 29, in the Pocono Lake Cemetery.

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Pocono Race Weekend Roundup

Hamlin stripped of Pocono win after failed inspection Elliott awarded victory despite never leading a lap

by Steve Stallone Journal Sports Editor Denny Hamlin left Pocono Raceway Sunday evening with what he thought was his record seventh win at the Long Pond superspeedway.

A few hours later, the NASCAR Cup Series driver was the owner of a different milestone: The first Cup driver since 1960 to have a victory stripped away.

Hours after taking the checkered flag at the M&M’S Fan Appreciation 400 for his third win of the season and 49th of his Cup career, Hamlin’s #11 Toyota failed post-race inspection, as did the #18 Toyota of Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch, who was the race runner-up and led a racehigh 63 of the 160 laps.

“There were some issues discovered that affect aero in the vehicle,” NASCAR Cup Series managing director Brad Moran said in a release Sunday evening. “There really was no reason why there was some material that was somewhere it shouldn’t have been. And that does basically come down to a DQ.” The failed inspection was for tape that had been applied to the front of both race cars.

With the disqualification of both Hamlin and Busch, third-place finisher Chase Elliott was awarded the victory. The Cup Series points leader never led a lap Sunday, making this win one of the most bizarre of his career.

“I was probably just kind

of more surprised by it than anything,” Elliott said after finding out he got the ‘gifted’ win. “I don’t think any driver wants to win that way. I certainly don’t.”

JGR team owner Joe Gibbs said Sunday he was “shocked” by the ruling and his organization planned “to review every part of the process that led to this situation.”

JGR released a statement Monday that it wouldn’t appeal the disqualifications, and explained its findings.

“In our review of the postrace infractions on the cars at Pocono it was discovered that a single piece of clear tape was positioned over each of the lower corners of the front fascia ahead of the left-front and rightfront wheel openings on both those cars,” noted JGR competition director Wally Brown. “The added pieces were 2 inches wide and 5.5 inches long with a thickness of .012 inches and installed under the wrap. This change in our build process was

not properly vetted within our organization and we recognize it is against NASCAR’s rules. We apologize to everyone for this mistake, and we have made changes to our process to ensure that it does not happen again.”

The addition of the tape is believed to affect the aerodynamics of the car.

NASCAR’s rulebook has become extremely tough on teams in 2022 as they try to find speed with the new NextGen car in its maiden season.

Hamlin had won the pole position a day earlier but hit the Turn 2 wall on the opening lap of Sunday’s race so was forced to battle back. He also brought out a caution flag on lap 42 after spinning in Turn 2.

Then, with 18 laps remaining, Hamlin was involved in yet another highprofile incident. Vying for the lead side-by-side with rival Ross Chastain, the two made contact, sending Chastain into the wall.

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Hamlin kept the field at bay on the ensuing restart with 13 laps remaining and cruised to the finish nearly a full second ahead of Busch.

Within hours of their celebration in Victory Lane, however, Hamlin’s race team had it all taken away. Hamlin was the first Cup winner to be disqualified since April 17, 1960, when Emanuel Zervakis had his win at Wilson Speedway in North Carolina vacated because of an oversized fuel tank. That win was then awarded to runner-up Joe Weatherly.

Sunday’s unlikely win was the fourth of the season for Elliott, who solidified his spot atop the point standings with five races to go in the regular season.

In the final grid Sunday, Elliott was followed by Tyler Riddick in second, Daniel Suarez in third, Christoper Bell in fourth and Kyle Larson in fifth. Michael McDowell, Martin Truex Jr., Bubba Wallace, Erik Jones and Austin Dillon rounded out the top 10.

Sunday’s race capped a busy weekend at Pocono, where 17 year-old Taylor Gray won a shortened ARCA Menards Series race on Friday evening to kick things off. He led more than half of the laps and was still in front with 16 laps to go when the race was called during caution due to encroaching darkness and Gray was declared the winner.

On Saturday, Chandler Smith won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series CRC Brakleen 150, while See NASCAR, page 16

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PHEAA warns of student loan scams

by State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is cautioning student loan borrowers to be wary of a new wave of student aid scams.

Many of these scams are attempting to take advantage of the confusion surrounding the repayment pause extension on federal student loans, now extended to August 31. This is the sixth extension of the federal student loan repayment pause over the last two years. Recent reports about potential broad-based federal loan forgiveness and other changes to student loan programs are also creating opportunities for scammers to target student loan borrowers.

One of the recent scams attempts to convince

borrowers that there are new student loan rules in place that require immediate action. Scammers typically promise unrealistic amounts of loan forgiveness, offer shortcuts to loan forgiveness, or try to get a borrower’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID or other personal information and then rush them into paying immediately. Many times, scammers will falsely use the U.S. Department of Education’s name and seal to give it legitimacy.

PHEAA advises borrowers not to pay upfront fees for free programs or services, or feel pressured to make quick decisions. Borrowers should never share personal information and maintain contact with their loan servicer as part of keeping track of their own loans.

For more information, visit www.pheaa.org.

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Continued from page 15 Zane Smith finished 13th and clinched the regular season championship. The playoff field for the trucks is now set, with both Smiths, Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton all

in. Those playoffs begin Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Todd Bodine, who was making his 800th and final NASCAR start in the race, crashed on the 12th lap to end his day and stellar career.

Later Saturday, Noah Gragson held off Ty Gibbs over the final several laps to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 225. Josh Berry

was third, followed by AJ Allmendinger and Sheldon Creed.

The NASCAR Cup cars will head to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard, followed by stops at Michigan, Richmond, Watkins Glen and Daytona leading up to the playoffs that begin Sept. 4 at Darlington.

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