Journal of the Pocono Plateau, September 10-23, 2021

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September 10–23, 2021

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Commemoration event marking 20th anniversary of 9/11 open to public

HURRICANES HENRI & IDA had major impacts on the Plateau. This shot of the Lehigh was taken from private property in Blakeslee. More inside. JP: Sue Therriault

On Saturday, September 11, the Pocono Lions Club, PA Veterans Rowing and Kayaking group, and Lake Naomi Club will host a ceremony at Club Beach commemorating the 20th anniversary of September 11. The ceremony will also present plaques of recognition and appreciation to local first responder entities in attendance, including Pocono Mountain Regional Police, Pocono Mountain Regional EMS, and Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company.

The public is invited to attend, beginning at 8 a.m. for musical selections by Jimmy LeSavage on bagpipes, vocalist Karen McClain, Theresa Dinunvi on guitar, and US Air Force Veteran Staff Sergeant Stephanie Kerrick (vocalist). The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a flag raising and usher in guest speakers Senator Mario Scavello, Sergeant Major Michael J. Wiles of Tobyhanna Army Depot, and local clergy, Father Sean Carpenter of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish and Rabbi Peg Kershenbaum of Congregation B’nai Harim.

The ceremony is highlighted, too, with additional music by Kerrick and McClain, as well as the Pocono Mountain West

Junior High School Chorus under the direction of Jeralyn Aragona-Young.

Volunteers for this event include local elected officials, scouts, Pocono Lions Club, and members of the community.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Local emergency services will be present with fun activities for the kids, all are invited to coffee and doughnuts after the ceremony, and PAVRAK will provide canoe rides on the lake. There will be seating available on the beach, but you are also able to “BYOChair” if you wish.

The tragic events that unfolded that Tuesday morning 20 years ago will remain in our hearts and minds for our lifetimes, but also brought forth the strength and resilience of the American people. On Saturday morning we will gather to grieve our losses, celebrate our nation’s strength, and offer gratitude and recognition to the men and women who protect our country and serve as first responders in our community.

Lake Naomi Club Beach is located at 135 Miller Drive in Pocono Pines. Emergency Services vehicles will be parked in the main lot for attendees to explore.

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Woods & Water

How our watershed handled stormy Henri Editor’s note: “Woods & Water” is an occasional feature focusing on the relation between land and water quality – and the conservation easements that help preserve our environment in the Brodhead watershed.

by Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association

The morning after Hurricane Henri blew into town, I watched an eagle glide on the crystal-clear air along the edge of the Pocono Plateau, as if surveying what had happened overnight in the Brodhead watershed.

What a view that is! The corrugated, eroded folds of the plateau stretch from Camelback to Mount Pocono Knob, northeast along Cresco Heights and Game Lands 221 to Chestnut Mountain, then Spruce Mountain and Mount Wismer, to West Mountain, Skytop, and beyond.

The previous night, for hours, while the eagle roosted in an old white pine, Henri had rained down billions of gallons of water on the Brodhead watershed.

In Game Lands 38 and Camelback, rain swelled Hypsy, Bowers, and Fall creeks as they raced into the McMichael, and Wolf Swamp and Dry Sawmill runs on their way to Pocono Creek.

Rain fell in sheets on Pocono Manor and the Knob, Cresco Heights and Game Lands 221, swamping Swiftwater Creek and Forest Hills Run, Tank Creek, Yankee Run and Devil’s Hole, before they streamed into the Paradise.

Rain, rain, and more rain boomed down the rocky steeps of Buck Hill, Griscom and Mill

BEFORE: On August 11 of this year, a group of kayakers on the Delaware Sojourn put in at Minisink Park on the Brodhead Creek.

AFTER: A view of the same stretch of the Brodhead, from a bit further upstream, on August 23, 2021.

Minisink Park is to the right.

Photos courtesy

creeks, Spruce Run, the Middle Branch, Leavitt Branch and Goose Pond Run — all of them pouring into the Brodhead.

Just think of all that water from all those creeks draining all that land — overtopping bridges, washing out roads then roaring through Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg!

At Minisink Park, with

just what nature intended to happen.

Wedged between Route 80 and the Delaware, Minisink Park might seem a good spot for a park-and-ride, a strip mall, “riverview” condominiums, or an industrial site.

the Delaware River in sight, Brodhead Creek spreads wide, unbound from its banks, filling the broad floodplain, flooding acres of soccer fields, trails, and woodlands several feet deep before finally releasing its burden of water to the Delaware River.

A catastrophe? No, not at all.

This is a floodplain, and that’s

Smithfield Supervisor Robert Lovenheim.

But floodplains are special.

They’re actually part of a river system, which includes the river channel itself and adjacent land that must be kept natural.

As the rain slackened, hours passed and a new day broke, See WOODS & WATER, page 4

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Woods & Water

Road in Smithfield Township near Delaware Water Gap village. In creating the park, township leaders accepted that floodplain land adjacent to creeks floods naturally and often, and that allowing this to happen is essential to the diverse habitat there, and to mitigating flooding upstream.

The park is open to the public for hiking, and also has a children’s playground.

GPS: 40.99176, -75.13968 For information: brodheadwatershed.org/minisink-park/

Continued from page 2 the Brodhead and its sister Cherry Creek, which also enters the Delaware here, gradually returned to their banks.

The standing creek water left behind will slowly infiltrate the soil of the soccer fields, and seep down into the woods, adding nourishing silt and sediment. Within a few days, the coffee-colored water will become clear and sparkling again, a source of drinking water for 13 million people.

The eagle swivels her head, blinks. Everything slips back to normal … until next time.

Carol Hillestad is a hike leader and writer for Get Outdoors Poconos, a grant-funded series administered by Brod-

ABOUT STORMWATER

Along the Brodhead Creek.

• According to the U.S. Geohead Watershed Association. tion and supported by a grant logical Survey, “One inch of Go to brodheadwatershed.org/ from the William Penn Foungopoconos for information on dation. this as well as other preserved

lands and hiking areas in the ABOUT THE MINISINK Get Outdoors Poconos series.

PARK FLOODPLAIN The series is administered by Brodhead Watershed AssociaMinisink Park is on River

rain falling on 1 acre of ground is equal to about 27,154 gallons and weighs about 113 tons.”

• The Brodhead watershed contains about 29,440 acres, and received between 3 and 6 inches of rain from Henri — meaning between 2.4 billion and 4.8 billion gallons of water fell across the watershed.

• Water flowing at just 4 miles an hour creates force comparable to the winds of an EF2 tornado – powerful enough to move boulders five feet in diameter.

• Never drive into water during or after a storm. Even 6 inches of flooding can make a vehicle buoyant and sweep you away.

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Tobyhanna Township worksession covers variety of topics

by Lori R. Cooper The Tobyhanna Township Supervisors work session was held on Tuesday, September 7.

Announcements included that

an executive session was held on August 16 for Personnel.

The Solicitor’s report noted that an MOU has been circulated for the two volunteer fire companies, which will be sent

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“Pick Up The Poconos” will be held September 25, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. This will take place on Stony Hollow Road and Summit Avenue.

The county will be providing trash bags.

A joint contract with other townships for auditing services for the American Rescure Plan funds is not allowable.

The auditor contacted will still honor a 10% discount. This item will be on the agenda for the September 20 Supervisors meeting.

A 9/11 commemoration will be held at Lake Naomi beginning at 8 a.m. on September 11 for the 20th anniversary.

A request was made for donations from Pocono Mountain West Football Gridiron Club. Supervisor David

Carbone donated $500 of his salary.

The Clymer Library reported that Covid restrictions are still in place and volunteers are not permitted, leading to the staff providing extra coverage.

The summer reading program and silent auction were very successful.

Supervisor John Holahan submitted a draft proposal regarding regulations for short term rentals. He requested holding a special meeting to address STRs. The contract with Long Nyquist expires on October 15. Cost is $5,000 a month.

Further discussion will be held about contract renewal.

They are partnered with Penn Strategies who, it was noted, has been very helpful to the Township.

A project manager must be assigned who has authority to make decisions regarding work orders on the hike and bike project. Carbone said that he will be the local project manager.

A time table for monitoring wells on Old Route 940 rightof-way will be voted on at the September 20 meeting. Drilling 3 wells will take 1-2 days with full project completion by PennDOT taking 2 years.

Supervisor Rachael Schickling asked to have a joint meeting between the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission.

The next meeting will be held on September 20 at 6 p.m. at the Township building located at 105 Government Center Way.

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Safety Commission gets started on big task in Mt. Pocono

by Patrick M. Albano

not PennDOT. He continued, “Crosswalks are essential and The Mount Pocono needed because community Safety Commission held a residents are constantly jaywork session meeting at the walking.” Struckle concluded township municipal hall on that the borough will soon August 9. conduct a visual study of Safety Commission Chair pedestrians in crosswalks over Jody Bohdal called the meeta 1-hour time period, and ing to order with the Pledge of noted crosswalk signs are free Allegiance and roll call, introfor municipalities. ducing members Don Struckle, Two other items on the Master Kim, Debra Fulton, Commission’s agenda included and Lori Noonan. how to reduce speeds through Approval of the July 26 the township and PennDOT’s minutes were deferred until Road Scholar Program, which the next meeting so that all Struckle said he will particmembers could have time to ipate in. The Roads Scholar review them.

Program provides opportuBohdal asked vice-chair nities for municipal employStruckle for input on his meet- ees to be trained in the latest ing with Marvin Ta from the road-related technologies Local Technical Assistance and provides certification to Program—LTAP. “Marvin has individuals who attend courses been instrumental in helping within a three-year period. the commission fill out appliSecretary Noonan gave an cations for grants from Penn update stating Mayor Michael DOT,” Struckle said. “These Penn was unable to attend the grants have been in existence Safety Commission meeting, for a long time, and no one and Bohdal read comments has taken advantage of this provided by the mayor. Those program.” comments along with one He discussed two studies from a community resident completed on crosswalks and include the fact that there are mid-block crosswalks located no crosswalks after one three hundred feet apart, passes Route 940 and up to noting that mid-block crossCoolbaugh Township. walks do not need PennDOT Kim discussed the feasibiliapproval. Struckle added, “All ty of obtaining solar powered crosswalks have to be ADA flashing lights at a cost of compliant, and that compli$2,500 a pair. Kim provided ance is a borough item and pictures of these lights as in-

stalled in Honesdale. Kim also discussed costs of crosswalk warning signs ranging from $6,000-$11,000 as well as where to place these signs. He added that if signs are placed on Route 611, they would need PennDOT approval.

All members agreed to table discussion of the by-laws.

Struckle suggested the Commission wait until Ta provides a written report on feasibility and costs analysis for the Safety Commission’s review.

Discussion of LSA Grants including sidewalks for 611 North as well as bus stop enclosures was tabled. Pocono Mountain Regional Police Chief Wagner was scheduled to attend the August 23 meeting.

Bohdal asked for public comment from the three community residents in attendance. One resident commented, “It seems we are throwing a 100 darts at these problems and hoping something will stick.” That same resident also praised the Safety Commission’s efforts, indicating she felt encouraged and that they are all doing an excellent job in addressing community safety issues.

STORM DAMAGE was widespread. High water at the Frances Walter Dam uprooted this tree, and covered a large portion of the boat ramp. The tower can be seen at the far left of the photo.

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Patriotic choral concert slated for September 19 The Blakeslee United Methodist Church Choir and the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church invite you to a “Patriotic — Celebrate America!” Choral Concert on Sunday, September 19, at 4 p.m. at the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, 203 Spur Road, Pocono Lake.

Julie Kerrick directs the BUMC choir in this concert featuring favorite patriotic selections. All are welcome.

Patriotic classics such as An American Celebration, Salute to the Armed Forces, Song for the Unsung Hero, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and

God Bless America are a few of the selections to be sung by the choir. Service men and women — active and veterans — attending the concert will be acknowledged and gratefully thanked for their service to our country.

Joy Waltz, choir videographer, will provide the powerful videography viewed in synch with the choir’s choral selections.

Attendees are asked to bring military pictures of their loved ones to share and honor on a military honor display table.

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Texas. His works include over 1,200 compositions currently in print and over 40 choral cantatas.

The Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church is located at 203 Spur Road, Pocono Lake.

Driving East on PA-940 from Blakeslee, make a sharp left at the left branch at the entrance road to Locust Lake Village.

The church and parking lot are located immediately on the right.

The Rev. Stephen Gray is the pastor of the church. The Rev. Joseph M. Healey is the pastor of the Blakeslee United Methodist Church.

Please call 570-646-9181 for more information.

Celebrate Apple Fest with Faith Faith Lutheran Church, 550 Route 940 in Blakeslee will hold its annual Apple Fest indoors on Saturday, September 25, 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 pie or one of many other mouthwatering delights, many with the apple theme.

They have also 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.

Treat yourself to 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.

Faith Lutheran Church, Blakeslee is located at 550

Route 940, one mile east of Blakeslee Corner, 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 contact the church office at 570-646-0309, email faithoffice@ faithlutheranblakeslee.org or look on the website: faith lutheranblakeslee.org or on Facebook at Faith Lutheran Church Blakeslee PA.

Ham dinner/preserves sale at PLUMC Pocono Lake United Methodist Women invite the community to enjoy good food at their delicious homemade ham dinner and preserves sale at the church on Saturday, September 25, from 5–6 p.m.

This year we are requesting takeout preorders be picked up

at the church, located at 1188 Route 940 in Pocono Lake.

Scrumptious ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, homemade applesauce, rolls, and homemade desserts are included. Cost of the meal is $15.

Please preorder your dinners

by emailing plumc01@epix.net or calling the church office at 570-646-2650.

Homemade jams, jellies, mustard, butters, salsas and many varieties of preserves will also be available for purchase when you are picking up your dinners.

The Pocono Lake United Methodist Church Women and friends sponsor and staff the event. Proceeds support local and worldwide charities.

0For more information, please call the church office at 570-646-2650.

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Seth’s Sightings There were clouds over us most of the week ahead of the coming of the remnants of Hurricane Ida. When the weather did arrive, our area, especially our roads, took a bit of a beating along with a soaking. There’s still repairs to do all this time later. And there has been more rain since as well, including heavy thunderstorms overnight as I wrote this column.

Even when the rains abated, most everything is still damp.

Our home’s basement is getting close to being dry again.

It’s been a weird two weeks for sightings. One of them was a moment behind our home when we sighted what looked to be two cats — one turned out to be a medium sized groundhog while the other was a big cat — each ignoring the other.

The next day, there was a turtle-caused traffic jam that was solved when a driver got out a shovel and coaxed the turtle onto it so it could be moved to safety.

Normal sightings included a stately heron in a warm stream, and a flock of turkey.

Even with all the rain, we are seeing a lot of butterflies, which is a special joy at this time of year.

On the flip side, I am seeing a lot of tent caterpillar nests but not a lot of damage around them. I think that’s due to the amount of rain we’ve been having.

Ruth and I attended a performance of Love Letters, done by local actors at the Penn Lake Community House.

We really enjoyed it, and would love to see more summer performances by community groups (we miss the Pocono Playhouse).

For a while, the color of the Lehigh River was that of a dark Long Island Iced Tea. There was lots of tea-colored water in the Tobyhanna Creek rushing towards the Francis Walter Dam Lake all week long. The Army Corps is making its calculations as to how

by Seth Isenbeeg

to keep things from flooding downriver, so there has been a lot of water behind the dam these past few weeks.

This past weekend, Ruth and I volunteered for a highway coffee break that fundraised for the Weatherly Area Community Library (Saturday afternoon shift), and on Sunday, I was with the Blakeslee Rotary when it held the annual car show at the Pocono Raceway’s infield.

Sunday afternoon, I was hoping to see a live performance of Hazleton’s 70s Flashback Band at Knoebels.

After spending hours in the drizzle at Pocono Raceway, the idea of music and a couple of rides really appealed, but when we got to the park, and then to the bandshell, there was no sign of the band. We were able to piece together that something had caused them not to be able to perform in the evening. We were disappointed. We walked the park with the dogs. then took a train ride, with Spookie tucked

under my legs to lean out the side and Bull sitting politely beside Ruth. I also enjoyed some bumper car rides, but we left early.

I’m getting a lot of tailgating drivers lately. On Saturday, when I had to stomp on the brakes due to a buck that was in a hurry that had jumped onto the road to cross, we came close to being rear-ended.

I am impatiently recovering from my bout with COVID in mid-August. The primary side effect that remains has been the quick draining of my energy, and some impact on my sleep. It’s been nice to be out and about again because while quarantined, we missed a couple of our favorite summer events including MusikFest and the Carbon County Fair.

During low energy moments, I am reading Ship of Gold by Gary Kinder — a rare nonfiction book for me as I prefer adventures… but Kinder is writing about a modern adventure. I have started an older

Tanya Huff series — The Keeper Chronicles.

Rosh HaShana started the Jewish new year early this week. Best wishes to our Jewish readers at during their Holy week, which ends with Yom Kippur Wednesday, the 15th through sundown on Thursday.

The Pocono Arms and Military Show is in the garages in the infield of Pocono Raceway this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This show combines a regular gun show with large outdoor displays including antique military vehicles. Ruth and I will attend but have not chosen a day.

We also will be going to 9-11 tribute events.

Mark your calendars for the Weatherly HillClimb on the 18th and 19th (free parking and no cost to attend). The Bloomsburg Fair starts on the 24th for their week + run. Also the weekend of the 24-26 is Celtic Fest in downtown Bethlehem (also free).

Wild Birdseed sale slated Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center has scheduled its Truckload Wild Bird Seed Sale for Saturday, October 23.

The Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center is gearing up for its fall bird seed sale. This sale offers the opportunity to purchase high quality bird seed at the lowest prices of the year and just in time for the winter bird feeding season.

This year’s sale will again feature Aspen Song Bird Seed Blends. The Aspen Song

formulas are the result of careful testing and a thorough knowledge of the target birds.

Aspen Song Wild Bird Food will attract a greater number and variety of seed-eating bird species and contains no cereal grains or fillers, and come in a variety of blends and sizes.

Also available will be black oil sunflower seed, thistle, suet and several other specialty mixes.

A wide variety of high quality Droll Yankee and other feeders, some of which are squirrel proof, are offered in the gift shop. All proceeds

from the sale of bird seed and feeders go to support environmental education programs.

This sale is Saturday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ordering deadline is Thursday, October 14. You may obtain a complete order form by calling the Center at (570) 629-3061, or download the order form at www.mcconservation.org.

Prices are reduced for this truckload sale, but bird seed is available in the gift shop along with a wide variety of feeders and field guides year-round.

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Harvest Festival highlights focus of farm year at Quiet Valley

RYE HARVEST at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates its 47th annual Harvest Festival on October 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

This year’s theme is “From a Seed.” Come enjoy learning about many of the seeds found on a 19th century farm, how they were planted, harvested, stored and then used. The main focus will be on corn, flax, wheat, apple and bean seeds.

There will be plenty of traditional skills and heritage crafts demonstrated such as spinning, weaving, pottery, scrapple making, apple butter making, basket making and candle making. There will also be plenty of folk entertainment, good country food, a quilt raffle, handmade crafts for sale, horse drawn wagon rides, outdoor brick bake oven and much more.

Explore the Civil War Encampment where the 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G Re-enactors will portray the drill and everyday life of soldiers during this important time for our nation.

Visitors will enjoy this special glimpse into local history.

Special guest groups such as the Pocono Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild, Pocono Herb Club, and Brodhead

Speichers to talk birds at Kettle Creek Darryl and Jackie Speicher have been studying the birds of Pennsylvania for over 20 years and have recently published their first book, 50 Things to Know About Birds in Pennsylvania which is now available for sale in the Kettle Creek gift shop.

Join the authors on Saturday, September 11, at 11 a.m. for a talk about all things avian. There will be copies of the book available for purchase

(check or cash only). Darryl will also have his artwork on display in the Gallery at Kettle Creek throughout the month of September. There is no charge for this program but registration is required and limited.

To register, call the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. For more information on other programs visit

www.mcconservation.org.

Directions to Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center: From Route 611, travel to the second traffic light in Bartonsville, and turn left onto Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock Drive for 0.4 mile, bear right onto North Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto Running Valley Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on left.

Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be there with activities and information to share relating to their organizations.

Children will enjoy a variety of activities such as pumpkin decorating, old fashion games, the hands-on heritage craft/ activity area, the one room school presentation and pony rides. Harvest Festival offers visitors of all ages two days of old-fashioned fun. All funds raised will help support the mission of the nonprofit, educational organization.

This event is held rain or shine. Demonstrations are under tents.

Admission is adults $12 and ages 3-12 $6. No pets and no smoking, please. The Harvest Festival schedule is subject to change.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located 3 miles south of Stroudsburg, off of Business Route 209.

For more information call 570-992-6161, email marketing@quietvalley.org or visit www.quietvalley.org

Learn about container gardening Container Gardening will be the topic when the Pocono Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, at the Monroe County Conservation Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville. Penn State Master Gardener Pat Zeman will present the program.

The meeting will be the or-

ganization’s first at the MCCD building on Kettle Creek since the pandemic began in March 2020. Anyone interested in gardening is welcome. Membership dues are $15 annually.

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Nominations now open for Mohegan Sun Arena’s “Salute to Service” suite ticket promotion honoring local military and first responders The ASM Global-managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Twp., along with the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins, are once again proud to honor local military personnel and first responders throughout the upcoming season by donating the usage of an arena luxury suite for those who served their country and community.

Since the beginning of the 2015-16 event season, Mohegan Sun Arena and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins donated nearly 2,500 tickets as part of the “Salute to Service” Suite promotion. The venue’s “Salute to Service” Suite is decorated in Penguins military and first responder jerseys, and each recipient is recognized during the game.

Nominations are now open for this promotion from the general public online at Mohegan Sun Arena’s website at https://mohegansunarena pa.com/salutetoservice/.

Recipients of the award will be chosen at random and each recipient will receive 12 tickets

to the “Salute to Service” Suite for a Penguins game along with three VIP parking passes and a complimentary snack package.

In addition, all active and retired military and first responders including police, firefighters and EMTs will continue to receive 25% off select concessions items at permanent ASM Global/SAVOR managed concessions stands

Women’s Resources of Monroe County (WRMC) in partnership with the Pocono Arts Council and Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center will be hosting an art exhibit and artists closing reception at Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center located in East Stroudsburg.

The Pocono Arts Council has invited their membership to submit original artwork for

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the butterfly-themed event. A community-member selection committee will be awarding Best of Show, 2nd and 3rd place honors. The Best of Show piece will be on display at the Annual WRMC Butterfly Release for Peace scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, at Weiler Corporation in Cresco.

All submitted artwork will be on display in the Yetter Family Gallery at Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center from September 16 until the Artists Closing Reception scheduled for Thursday, October 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.

This event is in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All artwork is for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting WRMC. This event is free to attend, but donations made to Women’s Resources of Monroe County are appreciated.

“Women’s Resources is very excited to share the significance of the butterfly — transformation, comfort and hope — with the community through the talents of local artists and our rich cultural community. This message is at the very core of the work

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Women’s Resources of Monroe County has provided services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and their families for over 40 years.

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The 24-hour hotline can be reached at 570-421-4200.

To learn more about Women’s Resources of Monroe County please visit www.wrmonroe.org.

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Police Beat

Members of the PA State Police arrested 587 motorists for driving under the influence and issued 9,968 speeding citations during the four-day Labor Day weekend Sept. 3-6. Troopers also cited 737 people for not wearing seat belts and issued 120 citations to drivers for failing to secure children in safety seats.

Six people lost their lives in crashes investigated by the state police, with alcohol cited as a factor in one of the fatal collisions.

Troopers responded to a total of 674 crashes — in which 209 people were injured — over the long holiday weekend.

During the 2020 Labor Day weekend, seven individuals died and 186 people were injured in the 678 crashes investigated by PSP. Mid-day on 8-25, an Effort woman had her car “borrowed” (without permission) by someone who needed to go to a medical appointment. The car was returned on the 28th. A report was filed with PSP. 9-6, 3:15 p.m., Pocono Mountain Regional Police officers were dispatched to 9462 Juniper Drive, in A Pocono Country Place, Coolbaugh Township due to a report of gunshots fired.

Upon police arrival, officers made contact with Donna Muscolini on Juniper Drive, out in front of the residence. Muscolini was detained by police while the initial investigation was done. The investigation determined that Muscolini had a verbal altercation with her ex-boyfriend, who then left the home. She then exited and fired a shot from a handgun, not aiming directly at the victim.

Evidence was recovered at the scene. Muscolini was taken into custody and taken to the Monroe County jail, charged with reckless endangerment, simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment.

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9-6, 6:38 p.m., a 28 y/o motorcyclist ran his bike to into the side of a Nissan Altima that was turning onto Route 209 near Weir Lake Road in Gilbert. Sadly, the crash killed the man.

PA State Police–Fern Ridge was called due to an unresponsive 62 y/o man at a Penn Forest Twp, just after 8 p.m. on 9-5.

Police arrived to find the man deceased. Investigation learned that the man was out digging a trench in his yard near his newly expanded shed. Coroner Gerald Jones Jr. assisted PSP at the scene, and pronounced the man, who was living with heart issues and possible cancer, dead of natural causes.

I also read several reports of vandalism to lawns (8-24 in Gilbert), a destroyed mailbox and cars, plus a handful of reports of domestic incidents, a few DUI (drugs and alcohol) and drug possessions. There were several DUI crashes.

On 9-3, a 50 y/o local had a traffic stop by police on Route 115, and police found he was

driving under the influence of drugs — AND — had an active arrest warrant on him from Monroe County. So police detained him for the warrant and took him to the county jail, with drug and DUI charges pending.

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A 22 y/o Effort-area local, driving a 2021 Crosstrek failed to yield after stopping at a STOP sign at Route 115 and 209 — and hit an oncoming ’17 Camry. The crash disabled the Crosstrek, while the Camry could be driven away, 8-20, 4:20 p.m.

8-23, an Albrightsville driver in his SUV was southbound on Route 903 in Penn Forest Twp. before 10 a.m. when he drove around a curve and came upon a crash on the road with stopped traffic just south Weller Road. He worked to slow down his GMC Sierra, moving onto the shoulder — where one of the tires hit a rock. The impact with the rock caused the SUV to roll over

rubber side up, and it skidded that way into the rear bumper of a stopped Dodge Caravan.

The two occupants of the SUV were taken to Geisinger WVH for care of minor injuries.

PSP-F sent a warning about driving at a safe speed for conditions with the driver, who went to the hospital via a Lehighton Ambulance.

With all the rain, there are some reports of water causing hydroplaning, leading to accidents including on Interstate 80.

There were also crashes into deer.

Stealin’ 8-21 to 24, East Side Borough reports that someone took a large amount of the borough’s topsoil and modified stone, from their piles on borough property (value of about $2,500). PSPFern Ridge was contacted.

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There continue to be ID theft reports, including several reports of people having unemployment claims filed in their name.

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Obituaries

ROBERT G. NEIPERT Robert G. Neipert 74, of Riley, Swanee, Tegan, and his Tobyhanna, passed away current one Reese. Most of all Friday morning August Bob was proud of all he and 27, 2021 at his home in Judy accomplished in their Tobyhanna while under the lives. They worked hard for care of Revolutionary Hospice. everything they had, raised a Born in East Stroudsburg on family they are proud of, and November 3, 1946, he was the they loved each other and were only son of the late E. Robert truly devoted to each other for and Margaret (Mazurik) 54 ½ years.

Neipert. Bob graduated Surviving is his wife from Pocono Mountain High Judith (Judy) Stout Neipert School class of 1964 and spent of Tobyhanna; son, Brian his working career in the Neipert also of Tobyhanna; telecommunication industry at daughter, Renee and her Verizon, a position he held for husband, Joseph MacIntire 34 years before retiring. of Stroudsburg; sister, Bob was of the Catholic Janet Steifel of Hawley; two faith and a life member of the grandchildren, Kendra (Ryan) Coolbaugh Twp. Ambulance Emery, and Finley MacIntire; and Fire Companies, a one great-grandson, Landon member of the Tobyhanna Emery; nieces, nephews.

Conversation Club, and the The family asks that you take Telephone Pioneer Club. He a moment to hug your parents, enjoyed going to tractor shows, children, grandchildren, and spending his winters in Florida friends and appreciate the and his Golden Retrievers, a people god has given you. few who passed before him, You never know when he will want them back.

The family also would like to especially thank Bob’s caregivers, Donna, Ashley, Kathleen, and Megan from Revolutionary Hospice.

As per Bob’s wishes there will be no viewing, however there will be a private celebration of life at a later date.

Condolences can be made at www.yanacfuneralhome.com

DEANA M. HOLDEN Deana M. (Bowman) Mount Pocono.

Holden, 46, of Tobyhanna, She was of the Lutheran passed away suddenly faith.

Monday, August 2, 2021 at her Surviving in addition to home in Tobyhanna. her mother Linda Bowman is Born in Fountain Hill on her daughter Nicole Monrroy September 27, 1974, she was a and her husband Orlando, of daughter of Linda (Shuman) Tobyhanna; a brother, Ken Bowman of Northampton and Bowman Jr. and wife JoAnn, the late Kenneth Bowman Sr. of Pennsburg; three grandchilDeana was educated in the dren, aunts, uncles, nephews, Northampton Area School Dis- and cousins. trict. Most recently she was Interment took place August employed as a front desk clerk 11 in Cedar Hill Memorial at the Comfort Inn & Suites, Park, Allentown.

ERNESTO S. ROLLO Ernesto S. Rollo, 83, of Surviving is his wife of Tobyhanna, passed away 64 years Carmela (Latina) Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Rollo of Tobyhanna; sons, at the St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Joseph and his wife, Elizabeth Hospital, Allentown. of Tobyhanna, Sebastian Born in Benghazi, Libya on Rollo and his wife, Michelle June 25, 1938, he was a son of of Franklin Lakes, New the late Giuseppe and Isabella Jersey and Massimo Rollo (Trovato) Rollo. Ernesto was and his wife, Debra of Old educated in Sicily and spent Westbury, Long Island, New his working career as a baker York; daughter, Elsa Rollo and pizza maker in several of Mahwah, New Jersey; local bakeries and pizza shops grandchildren, Ernesto, after relocating to Tobyhanna Carmela, Sebastian, Sabrina, in 1994. Most recently he was Michael, Jessica, Jennifer, employed at Alfredo’s Pizza.

Andrew, T.J. Anthony and Ernesto was of the Catholic Dillon; great-grandchildren, faith and attended the former Angelina Marie, Giovanni St. Ann’s Parish. He enjoyed (Gio), Giuliano, Ellie and fishing, gardening, and Samuel; nieces and nephews. spending time with his family.

A Catholic prayer service Preceding him in death in was held August 28 in Mount addition to his parents was his Pocono. brother Cesare Rollo.

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SHIRLEY H. HAMILTON-DRAKES Shirley H. Hamilton-Drakes 84, of Tobyhanna passed away Friday evening September 3, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe Campus in Stroud Twp. Born in Georgetown, Guyana on May 21, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Phillip Hamilton and Stella Hamilton Major. Shirley was educated in Georgetown and spent her life as a homemaker to her husband and children.

In 1977 she migrated to the United States.

Shirley was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed trips to the casino, traveling, going on cruises, music, and cooking.

Preceding her in death was her husband George Drakes, daughter, Barbara Hamilton, and brothers, Alexander, and Rudolph Hamilton.

Surviving are her children, Marlon Hamilton of Queens, New York, June A. Wilkerson and her husband, Kirk of Tobyhanna, Christopher Hamilton of Atlanta, Georgia, Donna Hamilton of Tobyhanna, Allan Drakes of New York City, New York, and Sharon Drakes also of Tobyhanna; 2 sisters, Winifred Hamilton of San Francisco, California, and Gwendolyn Hamilton of Brooklyn, New York; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 11, from 12 until 2 p.m. in the Yanac Funeral Service, Mount Pocono.

A Catholic prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. Private cremation will follow the service.

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Obituaries

TOMAS GOMEZ CRUZ Tomas Gomez Cruz, 70, he was a member of the of Pocono Lake, formerly of Pocono Lake Bible Church.

Warrenton, VA, died Monday, In addition to his wife, he August 30, 2021 at Lehigh is survived by his daughters, Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest Stefanie Reis and Bethany in Allentown. He was the Cruz; stepdaughter, April loving husband of Holly Marie Parr; brothers, Tony Lugo and (Patchen) Cruz, with whom he Eddie Gomez; sisters, Jenny shared 16.5 years of marriage. Serrano and Hilda Rivera; Born in Utuado, Puerto and granddaughter, Mikayla; Rico, he was a son of the late and two step-granddaughters: Tomas Gomez Pagan and Brianna and Paige.

Virginia Cruz.

Pastor Randy Gaumer will Tomas was a proud veteran conduct a service September of the United States Navy.

3 at Bolock Funeral Home, During his working career, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, he was an Access Control Cresco. Burial with military Specialist in building security. honors took place September Tomas retired in 2013, and 8 at Indiantown Gap National settled in the Poconos where Cemetery, Annville.

JOHN CERULLO John Cerullo, 67, of Long He obtained a pharmacist Pond, passed away Sunday position and resided in evening August 22, 2021 at the Flushing Queens until he St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe retired and relocated to Long Campus in Stroud Twp. Pond in 2017.

Born in Queens, New York John was of the Catholic on September 22, 1953, he was faith and was a Christian at the only son of the late John heart. He enjoyed archery, P. and Philomena (Tomasino) playing the drums, and music.

Cerullo. John was educated in Surviving is his wife Lidiya the Queens New York School (Artyukhova) Cerullo of System and graduated from Tunkhannock Twp., and other St. John’s University, Queens, extended family members.

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Volunteer with Women’s Resources of Monroe County Women’s Resources of Monroe County needs volunteers to help on its 24-hour crisis hotline.

Volunteer to be a domestic violence and sexual assault crisis counselor and provide support that victims and survivors need.

Counselors are needed for our 24-hour crisis hotline from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Training is provided. No previous experience is required, only a desire to help others.

Bi-lingual volunteers are highly encouraged to join.

The 69-hour training course will begin this September. For more information please email the volunteer coordinator at ddietze@wrmonroe.org or call 570-424-2093 x114 to discuss enrollment and your interest in making a lasting impact in our community.

Women’s Resources of Monroe County has provided services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and their families for over 40 years.

Those services include safe emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, prevention education, legal advocacy, and community outreach. Anyone, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-

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economic status, etc., who has been a victim or family member of a victim can be eligible for these free and confidential services.

The 24-hour hotline can be reached at 570-421-4200. To learn more about Women’s Resources of Monroe County please visit www.wrmonroe. org.

Hike to the Top Join Monroe County Environmental Education Center at Kettle Creek on Saturday, September 18, at 10 a.m. for a pleasant morning ramble through the forest as we discuss the fascinating natural history of our area, and how events in the past have shaped our modern world. We will venture to the top of the unnamed ridge at Kettle Creek and search for one of pre-his-

tory’s mysteries.

The hike is steep in spots, so we’ll take it easy. Wear hiking shoes or boots, dress for the weather, and bring water. Advance registration is required and limited. Cost is $5 per person.

To register or for more information, call (570) 629-3061.

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