The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Late August 2023

of the POCONO PLATEAU

Quiet meeting at Tobyhanna Township

by Ruth Isenberg

A quick and quiet Tobyhanna Township Supervisors meeting took place on Monday, August 21. Supervisors announced that executive sessions had been held for legal and personnel issues. They conducted routine business, including ratification of bills and acceptance of reports.

Joe Crandall was appointed to the expiring Zoning Hearing Board seat; he had been serving by appointment and submitted a letter of interest in continuing in the post.

to accept St. Luke’s Road and the Hudock Road cul-de-sac as township roads. A second hearing will be held to consider a general obligation note for the township.

With no public comment, the meeting lasted barely half an hour. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, at 6 p.m.

Police Beat Elements Music Festival results in ODs and arrests

by Seth Isenberg

It’s that wonderful time of year when sunflowers bloom. These beautiful flowers have a short growing season. This field is part of Brown Hill Farms at 405 Avery Station Road, Tunkhannock (not Tunkhannock Township, but about an hour north) is open through the end of August for the sunflower season. Due to a dry May and June only 30% of sunflowers have bloomed so the flowering displays may continue a few extra weeks this year. There’s still time to stop and enjoy the sunflowers, at sunflower farms like this one, or growing in private gardens around the area.

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Supervisors renewed the contract with Penn Strategies for another year at a rate of $4,000 per month. President Jason Fitzgerald told the board they had not raised their rate to the township this year, noting that they were one of the firm’a first clients, and one they enjoyed working with. Supervisors in return praised the firm for the number and variety of grants they have obtained for the township.

Budget worksessions will take place September 26, October 10 and October 24.

The financial audit report for 2022 was accepted, along with the Zelenkofske Axelrod audit of the fire department.

A public hearing will be advertised for an ordinance to vacate the now unused portion of Hudock Road, and

The Elements Music festival was first held at the Pocono International Raceway grounds in Tunkhannock Township in 2022. Township officials had warned residents to expect it to be loud.

During this year’s event

August 11 to 14, the Pocono Mountain Regional Police (PMRPD) responded to several overdoses and later effected Possession With Intent to Deliver Controlled Substances (PWID) arrests arrests of the drug dealers providing illegal narcotics to those who overdosed.

See POLICE BEAT, page 11

Seized at the Elements concert.

Mt. Pocono session covers many topics

by Pat Albano

Mount Pocono Borough Council held a work session on August 15. Council president Don Struckle discussed “Pick Up the Poconos” asking “do we want to get involved again this year?” adding “a date should be set soon as well as participants.” Mayor Randy Altemose mentioned a NonDedicated Roads Letter sent to various community members stating, “there was an infrastructure meeting on this, and no part should be funded by the Borough.”

Mount Pocono Rotary president Hal Harris addressed the Board on a request for meeting space for the Rotary, which is open to the public. Harris asked for consideration to

use the Borough building for monthly meetings. Harris added, “Rotary in Mt Pocono was established in 1947 and participates in fundraising” for local needs. “We want to do more for local business within Mt. Pocono.” Council member Claudette Williams is a member.

Council member Debra Fulton was concerned about a meeting conflict since the Parks and Recreation Committee meets during the times proposed by Harris.

Struckle asked whether Rotary carried insurance and Harris replied, “Rotary has (meetings and events) blanket coverage.” Harris closed out his presentation indicating Rotary will be donating $500 to Marshall Aleksich’s Boy Scout Project.

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included spending a portion of a $110K grant for building a small club house. The Borough will put some funds into this project, slated for completion next year.

Borough manager Marissa Duffy asked the Board to consider a Borough Manager Vehicle Request which she indicates “will enhance mobility and her ability to serve.” Several vehicles were discussed to be used for conferences and meetings. One final agenda item included Mt. Pocono Centennial 2027. Struckle stated, “It is not too early to discuss this only four years away. Council members suggested a committee to explore this and Struckle asked Norm Delano to put

something in the newsletter. Committee reports included sewer complaints and increased costs next year. Parks and Recreation

discussed the little Free Library. Altemose gave police report updates on thefts at Shop-Rite and Walmart.

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September 3

Blakeslee Rotary hosts annual Car Show at Pocono Raceway

The annual Blakeslee Rotary Car Show returns to Pocono Raceway on September 3. In case of rain, the event will be moved to September 4. This year’s show promises to be even bigger and better, featuring more vendors, food trucks, spacious show vehicle parking areas, and a lively DJ. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in tricky trays, and bring your kids along to enjoy the world-class playground on site.

There will be a total of 9 awards up for grabs, with 3 awards per category and a coveted Best in Show award. The gates open at

10 a.m., and admission for spectators is free.

If you wish to showcase your vehicle, you can register for $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the event. The first 45 participants will receive

dash plaques and goodie bags.

The best part is that all the proceeds from this fantastic event will support the Blakeslee Rotary Club’s various programs, including contributions

to Pocono Mountain West scholarships, Top of the Mountain Food Bank, Boy Scouts, Valor Clinic, and more.

For the latest updates and information, be sure to follow the Blakeslee Rotary Club’s Facebook Page.

Home-Grown talent for Faith Concert series

The 2023 Pocono Mountain Summer Concert Series continues with Michael Lewis and Stephen Perillo on Sunday, September 17 at 3 p.m.

Retired Pastor Stephen Perillo, a national singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music, will open the concert. A native of Wilkes-Barre since the 1970s, he has performed at weddings, cafes, parks and festivals, whether solo or joined with other local Christian artists. His guitar and vocal talents span many musical genres and his skills have blessed him with the opportunity to work with well-known musicians and artists.

Mike Lewis is no stranger to the spotlight and may look familiar. For years, he worked as a TV news reporter and anchor in Virginia and Pennsylvania, but never stopped writing the music that lived in his heart. In 2003, his first CD with 6 original songs was used by

the New York Times station he worked for in Scranton to raise funds for the Northeast Pennsylvania Boys and Girls Clubs. After arriving in Nashville, Mike teamed up with Steve Gibson to produce “One Teardrop Falls” and “Save the Day”. These two original CDs achieved regional airplay and were very well received. His latest

collaboration with Mike and Kerry Marx and Martin Young co-producing “Do Whatcha Gotta Do” is an upbeat collection of original compositions. Mike’s music has been used by weekly TV and on-line series in northeast PA, raising the talent of this home-grown musician to new heights. Mike continues to write and record

in Nashville and has opened for various artists including the Oak Ridge Boys. Mark your calendar and join us for a foot-tapping afternoon the whole family will love.

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 offerings from audi-

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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, please call 570-6460309, visit www.faithlutheranblakeslee.org and like us on Facebook at Faith Lutheran Church, Blakeslee PA.

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Seth’s Sightings

Up the street from the Journal office is a studio that repairs statuary. Some of their work is displayed in the big picture windows of the space that was many years ago a pharmacy. Passing by one evening, I noted the statues, and at the end, what appeared to be a statue of a pug. Until it moved. It was a

nice illusion, one that made me smile. The pug was back in its window spot today. It has taken three years, but finally our Rose of Sharon is in bloom. Our yard is showing a bunch of late summer flowers. Among them is a Crown of Thorns plant that my brother, Matthew, mailed to

by Seth Isenberg

us. It has taken nicely to this summer’s weather, and is giving us a show of beautiful pink flowers. Our patio is filled with flowers, and we now sight the neighborhood hummingbirds regularly.

I am hoping to hear from readers about their critter sightings so I can share them in this column.

We had an unusual weekend, and were finally on our own on Sunday. The weather was fine for yard work, and after completing that, we rewarded ourselves with a trip to a favorite place, Benton. There, we re-visited the Central Hotel, the restaurant with 2/3 of a buffalo up against the far wall plus other taxidermy critters around the dining room. The place was busy, and the kitchen, sadly, was backed up, so we didn’t stay,

but will try again when there is a next time.

We decided to drive to Danville to Seidel’s Mardi Gras restaurant and were surprised to find the parking lot empty. We became the only customers for a while but were then joined by another party. We were told they’d been very busy that afternoon.

On our way home from Seidel’s after a fine meal, we drove through Bloomsburg and saw the dates for this year’s Bloomsburg Fair, September 22 to 30. It will be another chance to see the Mahoney Brothers perform, as well as the 70s Flashback Band. More about this in

September.

A shout out to the volunteers and actors who performed the comedy, Sylvia, last week in Nanticoke. The actors and crew included a large contingent of White Haven locals. The play will be performed again this fall in the White Haven area. Tickets will go fast.

So here we are at the end of August and temperatures have been lovely, perfect for late summer. Accuweather predicts temperatures in the 70s through September… nice.

I’ve also been following the tropical storms California,

See SIGHTINGS, page 7

Sightings

Continued from page 6

Texas, the Caribbean. We’ve had enough heavy weather this summer around the Pocono Plateau with our regular thunderstorms.

I am hoping we see good weather for the Weatherly Festival this Friday and Saturday. We have been invited to take a tethered balloon ride there on Friday.

Next week, The JournalHerald, parent to this

publication, will have been published for 43 years as a combination of The Journal of White Haven and The Weatherly Herald, which are each 144 years old. Ruth and I have been in this mix for over 31 years.

Another sighting before I wrap this up there are some good-looking cultivated sunflowers including a fine set rimming the St. Luke’s hospital in Carbon County. Here’s to sunny, warm and healthy days.

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Apple Fest brings food and crafts to Faith Lutheran

Faith Lutheran Church, 550 Route 940 in Blakeslee will hold its Annual Apple Fest indoors on Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The women of Faith have been busy making scrumptious baked goods to sell. Come buy an apple crisp or one of many other mouthwatering delights, many with the apple theme. They have been stitching and sewing exquisite craft items for all occasions and collecting unique attic treasures sure to please Apple Fest guests. A large variety of gift baskets

wrapped, adorned with bows and ready for gift giving will be available for purchase. See their overflowing area of Christmas items for sale. Get a head start on Holiday shopping at fabulous prices.

Come treat yourself to a delicious savory simmered soups to go from 11 a.m. until the food runs out. This yearly event is one you don’t want to miss. Bring your friends and neighbors, enjoy the fellowship and get a jump on the holiday rush.

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Blakeslee is located at 550 Route 940, one mile east of Blakeslee Corners, six miles west of Pocono Pines, next to Matirko Hardware. If using your GPS, put in 550 Route 940 Pocono Lake, PA. The church is air conditioned and accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information please contact the church office at 570-646-0309, email faithoffice@ faithlutheranblakeslee. org or look on: faithlutheranblakeslee. org. Like us on Facebook at Faith Lutheran Church Blakeslee PA.

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TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: $ 15,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (made 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.

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QUEEN ESTHER CARROLL

Queen Esther (Epps) Carroll affectionately known as Queenie, of Tobyhanna passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Rosewood Nursing Home of Schuylkill Haven. She was 77 years old.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of Dora (Archer) Epps and the late John Epps. Queen was the devoted wife of Eugene Carroll.

In addition to her mother, Dora Epps and husband, Eugene Carroll, Queenie will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Richard Carroll and Anthony Carroll; brothers, Mark Epps, Kenneth Epps, and Eugene Epps; sisters, Clara Epps and Dora Vaughn, daughters-in-law, Melissa Carroll and Pleshette Carroll, 8 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; her

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godson Kyle Crayton; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Queenie is preceded in death by her son David Carroll, her brothers, Robert Epps and John Epps, and her sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Livingston.

A funeral service will take place at noon on Thursday, August 31, in the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, where a viewing will take place from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery of Swiftwater.

Clymer Library will be holding an AARP safe driving course for those 50 and over on September 14 from 12-5 p.m. and Part 2 on September 15 from 12-4 p.m. A refresher course will be held on September 22 from 12 to 4:30 for those who have taken the course within three years.

During the course you will learn “evidence based self driving techniques step-bystep and smart and useful tips to help you feel safer and more confident.” Following completion of the course you may qualify for a multiyear car insurance discount.

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Additional areas to be covered include understanding the effects of medications while driving, reducing driver distraction and how to maintain the proper distance between cars. Newer cars have many bells and whistles so the correct use of safety belts, airbags and antilock brakes as well as new technology will be covered. Techniques for handling turns and roundabouts will be discussed.

The cost of the course is $20 for AARP members, and $25 for nonmembers, to be paid the day of the course. Seating is limited to 20 to 25 people. Check with your insurance company first to ensure you will get a discount for course completion.

To register call 570-6460826 or go into the library and register in their sign-up book. Clymer Library is located at 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines.

Registration open for Pick Up the Poconos Day

The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers for its next region-wide litter pick-up day on Saturday, September 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine). The bi-annual event is just one component of the PMVB’s overall “Pick Up the Poconos” campaign, which has resulted in nearly 34,000 bags of trash picked up.

Volunteer forms may be filled out at PickUpthe Poconos.com. Deadline to register is September 15. There are more than 20 pickup locations across Wayne, Pike, Monroe and

Carbon counties. PMVB is currently working with the listed townships and boroughs to identify which roads need to be cleaned.

Thanks to PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the PMVB provides supply kits to each volunteer containing t-shirts, gloves, trash bags, safety vests and other supplies. For more information on getting your community or organization involved, please review and complete the Group Registration Form. Deadline to submit a group registration is Tuesday, September 12, by 5 p.m.

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Officers seized quantities of cocaine, ketamine, amphetamine pills, Molly/ MDA, ecstasy/MDMA, marijuana and over $20k in cash along with several vehicles.

This was all in response to calls for service and without proactive police activity. Police determined that the event involved a large segment of patrons accustomed to the use of illegal narcotics along with local and out-ofstate drug dealers. The PMPRD coordinated a proactive approach, enlisting assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Monroe County Drug Task Force, Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, Pocono Township Police, and Stroud Area Regional Police. The intent of the operation was to stem the usage and sale of illegal narcotics during this event.

Attendees starting to arrive on 10th. By the morning of 11th, Officers were already being dispatched to the property for a drug overdose. On the 11th and 12th, PMRPD arrested the following individuals for

drug dealing and other related offenses:

William Stanley, 46 years old from Wilkes-Barre for Illegal sale of LSD and possession with intent to deliver LSD-Ungraded Felonies, bail $20,000.

William Wheeler, 26 years old from Satellite Beach, Florida for Illegal delivery and Possession with Intent to Deliver Molly/MDA and Ketamine-Ungraded Felonies, bail $20,000.

Paul Benjamin, 34 years old from Auburn, New Hampshire for Illegal sale of Psilocybin mushrooms and Possession with intent to deliver Psilocybin mushrooms-Ungraded Felonies, bail $20,000.

Mason Osborn, 26 years old from Palm Harbor, Florida for Illegal sale of Cocaine, Ketamine, and Psilocybin mushroomsUngraded Felonies, $100,000 bail.

Camryn Marchese, 23 years old from Bradenton, Florida for Conspiracy to the illegal sale of Cocaine, Ketamine, and Psilocybin mushrooms-Ungraded Felonies, $100,000 bail. Further investigation into Osborn and Marchese resulted in Detectives obtaining a search warrant for their tents and vehicle.

The service of the warrant found significant evidence of drug dealing on a larger scale and evidence that they both shared the tent and drugs together. They were charged a second time with Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Ketamine, Exstacy/MDMA, Molly/MDA, Psilocybin mushrooms, Xanex, Gabapentin, and related offenses-Ungraded Felonies, bail for Osborn was raised from $50,000 to $100,000 and for Marchese bail was raised from $1,000 to $100,000 on additional charges. Several substances seized are yet unidentified and further charges are expected.

Mitchell Conley, 31 years old from Yorktown, Virginia for Possession of Cocaine, Ketamine, LSD, Psilocybin mushrooms-Ungraded misdemeanors, bail $5000.

Jennifer Johnstone, 23 years old from New York, NY for Possession Psilocybin mushrooms-Ungraded misdemeanor, summons.

Katarina Kinslow, 23 years old from Media, PA for Possession of

MDMA/ecstasy, Ungraded misdemeanor, summons.

Jacob Jackson, 25 years old from Morrisville Pennsylvania-Possession of Molly/MDA, marijuana, Psilocybin mushrooms, and nitrous oxide-Ungraded misdemeanors, summons. While the event was occurring, PMRPD patrol Officers also made arrests of festival attendees for drug and drug dealing offences. Arrestees included: Mateen Tabatabaei, 24 years old from Newton, MA - Possession with intent to Deliver powder and liquid forms of Ketamine, Psilocybin mushrooms, Adderall, Marijuana, THC waxes and capsules and

edibles, as well as several yet unidentified pills and powder substances-Ungraded Felony charges. Bail $50,000.

Luis Yanez Lobo, 23 years old from Kissimmee, FloridaPossession of marijuana and cocaine-Ungraded misdemeanors. Summons. As the event progressed, PMRPD was in contact with event security. Event security was separately searching attendees prior to entering the actual concert area. Security was seizing controlled substances located on patrons and later turned over the confiscated controlled substances and paraphernalia to PMRPD investigators. The

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narcotics turned over to police included fentanyl, powder and crack cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy/MDMA, Molly/ MDA, ketamine, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, marijuana/THC products/ edibles/oils and waxes, nitrous oxide, large varieties of prescription pills and unknown tablets, and exorbitant amounts of drug paraphernalia for use with

any of these drugs, as well as numerous digital scales and baggies used for packaging and selling them.

PA State Police

– Fern Ridge

8-12, 7:04 a.m., a 69 y/o Blakeslee area man crashed his car off Route 115 across from the Conoco convenience store in Tunkhannock Twp. He walked to Jimmy’s Towing and Auto Repair to get help. At some point during this, a 20 y/o local went over to the car, and emptied the man’s wallet ($799). Police were

on scene, and determined the 20 y/o took the money, so arrested him. The investigation continues.

8-12, 8:40 p.m., a 43 y/o Edison NJ man was attending a party with friends at a Jackson Twp. home when his “girlfriend” hit him in the head with a long-handled garden tool. Other reports include

DUI, identity theft, burglary no force (Towamensing Trails), two minor accidents (Chestnuthill Twp.), and a couple of harassments.

PennDOT

Be alert for a bridge inspection team on Interstate 380.

A crew is active in Monroe County doing drain pipe cleaning.

Milling and paving work is continuing on Route 534 in Carbon County, to be complete, weather permitting, by 9-1.

PennDOT job fairs are underway to recruit plow drivers and winter staff, but also to find good year-round people. Monroe County’s event is 8-31 in Stroudsburg.