Journal of the Pocono Plateau, September 10-26, 2020

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September 10–25, 2020

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Fundraiser set for new Coolbaugh fire house

by Jeanine Hofbauer

pany’s two-day fundraiser, 12 to 6 p.m. on September 19 Pallets full of household and 20, Coolbaugh Township supplies are piled high at 652 supervisors announced during Laurel Drive for Coolbaugh their September 1 meeting.

Township Volunteer Fire ComSee COOLBAUGH, page 2

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE: Members of the Pocono Mountain Women’s Club held a luncheon on August 20 at Murphy’s Hideaway to mark the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the US Constitution that gave women the right to vote. President Diane Lake made a presentation that highlighted the struggles of the movement, which included hunger strikes, imprisonment, and ridicule. Shown first row, from left, are treasurer Kathy McPherson, 2nd vice-president Tracy Mueller, Kathi Shamenek, president Diane Lake, and Terri Wujek; second row, Dena Hughes, Margie Bell, Joanne Pitzer, Andrea Hauck, Jacquie Wurst, Pat Baker, and April Woolley.

JP: Ruth Isenberg

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Coolbaugh Continued from page 1

A variety of products brand new in boxes like electronics, bikes, vacuums and more were donated by Walmart Distribution, to raise money for the nonprofit’s future firehouse, still in the early stage of land survey plans. The department will be sharing details on Facebook about this and future fundraising.

Supervisors selected Hemlock and Laurel Drives and Green Road as the three to be part of Pick Up the Poconos. Set for September 26, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau program inspires and assists municipalities across the region to join in with litter cleanup and messaging to re-

mind residents and visitors to keep the Poconos clean.

Coolbaugh Township DPW is waiting for PPL to sign off

on underground wiring safety before removing a blighted structure in Pocono Farms.

Supervisors approved a $6,000 budget for dumpster and associated costs, so 3150 Mohawk Trail will soon be demolished.

Pocono Mountain Municipal Airport Authority’s waiver of fence condition was approved following discussion.

While the requirement was meant for Clarius Partners, LLC stormwater basin fence maintenance, an explanation of obstacles affecting aviation by the neighboring property’s land development aided in the decision. Situated between two runways within the visibility zone, difficulty in maintaining grass growth close to fencing along the steep incline was cited. Birds nesting in excessive greenery could be a flight safety issue.

Alma Ruiz-Smith’s suggestion that ATV enthusiasts could be at risk brought a reminder that the trespassing riders should not be interfering with the airport area as they themselves pose a flight safety problem.

A $662,324.85 release of bond conditional upon submission of a $99,348.73 main-

Blakeslee Animal Clinic “We Treat Your Pets Like Family” Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian

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tenance bond and a $29,823 financial security bond for remaining landscaping improvements at Aldi’s was approved.

Leaf collection dates are: • October 5-9, Tobyhanna Village and surrounding areas not in private developments; • October 12-16, Pocono Farms; • October 19-23, Pocono Farms East; • October 26-30, pickup at one location specified by the community associates in private developments; • November 2-6, Pocono Summit; • November 9-13, miscellaneous clean up.

Current obligations totaling $336,312.18 were approved.

Disbursements were general fund, $330,326.10; sewer fund, $4,929.08; escrow fund, $1,057.00 Supervisors attending the meeting were Ruiz-Smith, Bill Weimer, Claire Colgan, Lynn Kelly, and Anthony Lamantia; along with solicitor Patrick Armstrong, business manager Meredith Thompson and secretary Erin Masker.

Coolbaugh’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, then October 6 following a 6 p.m. work session at 5520 Municipal Drive off Route 611 in Tobyhanna.

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Tunkhannock bids farewell to solicitor Dan Lyons

by Jeanine Hofbauer “He was an outstanding lawyer,” sighed supervisors’ chair Fran DePiano as Tunkhannock Township bid farewell to the late Dan Lyons at the September 9 supervisors’ meeting. Announcing the sudden passing of longtime township solicitor Lyons soon after August’s meeting, the group paused for a moment of silence.

Attorney Harry Coleman was introduced as the new solicitor. Noting his respected service to other municipali-

ties and the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission, DePiano added he has been alternate solicitor for Tunkhannock Township for a number of years.

After sharing admiration for his associate Lyons Coleman expressed appreciation for Tunkhannock’s administration and supervisors’ well-organized preparation, commenting, “I think my task ahead is an easy one.”

Citing work obligations, Juan Adams’ resignation as Citizen at Large for PMRPC

was accepted with regret.

DePiano noted a potential replacement is expected to submit a letter of intent to be considered for the role.

Secretary/treasurer Tina Kernan announced an October 17 shredding event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pocono Raceway sponsored by PA State Representative Jack Rader and the Monroe County Municipal Waste Authority.

Nick Igdalsky’s $5,000 bid on behalf of Pocono Raceway was accepted for the sale of the township’s 1999 Ford F250.

The offer exceeded two others: Byron Witt’s $1,252 and Troy Counterman’s $1,000.

November 3’s presidential election polling place may be located at Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company across from township offices. Stay tuned for confirmation after discussion at the station.

New solicitor Harry Coleman sits at left, as supervisors George Ewald and Fran DePiano remember his successor, the late Dan Lyons.

JP: Jeanine Hofbauer August’s treasurer’s report listed a general fund balance of $2,320,371.76 with income of $210,653.35 and expenses $89,624.92. Bills approved for payment totaled $16,198.11.

Present were supervisors DePiano and George Ewald; Atty. Coleman, secretary/

treasurer Kernan, zoning officer Kate Lambert, and seven spectators in addition to Zoom observers.

Tunkhannock Township’s next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. October 14 at municipal offices 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond.

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Williams issues statement on her support for police United State Army Sergeant Major (Ret) Claudette Williams, candidate for PA House 176th District and the mother of a police officer, stands with the police.

As a decorated U.S. Army veteran, commissioner of the Pocono Mountain Regional Police, and mother of an Atlanta police officer, I have long advocated a balanced approach to policing. I recognize that our officers put their lives on the line every day — as I did as a soldier in Iraq and as my son does now as a police officer.

An anti-police post was made on social media by a campaign staffer several months ago that has since been deleted. I disavow that post. The post was not mine, nor does it represent my beliefs. I have taken the necessary steps, and this person no longer works for my campaign.

I have spent my entire career in law enforcement, worked closely with law enforcement, and raised a son who pursued a career in law enforcement.

Any insinuation that I would do anything to jeopardize the safety of the men and women who protect and serve our community is categorically untrue.

There are structural issues in policing that need to be

addressed. I look forward to working with the police and the community to develop practical, common-sense solutions to improve that relationship while keeping our citizens safe.

Shelli Bird’s charge that I support “defunding” the regional police is also false.

The Borough made its usual contribution but declined — by unanimous Council vote — to withhold a requested increase due to budgetary issues.

Once again, Mount Pocono Borough is not defunding the police. For details, please see the following information: To date, Mount Pocono Borough, under my leadership as Borough Council President, is fully current with payment and has fulfilled its contractual obligation to pay the Pocono Mountain Regional Police the total balance due through August 2020, an amount totaling $487,719.28 for police services, plus its full mortgage and pension obligations.

Mount Pocono Borough is current on all payments due to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department.

As always, I serve the Mount Pocono community with the same dedication I employed when serving my country in the U.S. Army.

Pocono Lions’ Super 50/50 Raffle a success Major fundraisers cancelled: 50/50 assures funds for the community

support of this effort. Another sponsorships, community 50/50 will be held in the fall, beautification, multiple eyeand a E-Bike Raffle will be sight initiatives, VA van transheld in September. port, contributions to Clymer All proceeds from the SULibrary, Pocono Mountain PER 50/50 are distributed to Regional Police Foundation, Like so many service orgathe local community. veterans’ organizations, and nizations, the Pocono Lions Pocono Lions’ annual projmore.

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3rd annual ‘Pick Up the Poconos Day’ set for September—volunteer today

Litter efforts continue yielding impressive results in the Poconos The 3rd annual Pick Up the Poconos Day will be held on Saturday, September 26.

Originally launched in Monroe County, this year the event is being expanded to Wayne, Pike and Carbon counties. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up online to select the specific county and area they would like to clean.

Thanks to PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau (PMVB) provides all supplies including gloves, bags and trash grabbers. The volunteer signup deadline for Pick Up the Poconos Day is Saturday, September 12, at 5 p.m. Please help spread the word by sharing the event on Facebook.

“Since Pick Up the Poconos Day began, nearly 700 volunteers have removed 1,500 bags of trash from our roads,” said Chris Barrett, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau

President/CEO. “In a time when social distancing is important, this is a great way to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying the open-air with family and friends.”

Another anti-littering effort, Pocono 3C, is getting ready to relaunch after being sidelined for months due to COVID-19.

The unique program employs homeless and at-risk individuals to remove litter year-round from major and side roads.

Since its inception last summer, Pocono 3C has helped 25 homeless individuals secure housing, while crews have removed more than 5,100 bags of trash from 261 miles of roadway.

The PMVB also recognizes that municipalities are dealing with overcrowding and trash issues, which have worsened in recent months. In an effort to keep our communities clean, PMVB staff teamed up with Smithfield Township earlier this summer to clean Minisink and River’s Edge Parks.

“We thank the wonderful group of enthusiastic, dedicated folks that cleaned two of our parks after a hectic and messy weekend,” said Brian Barrett, Smithfield Township Supervisor. “These efforts allowed us to reopen the parks for the public to use in a safe, clean environment.”

Go ‘Virtual Birding’ at Camp William Penn Darryl and Jackie Speicher of Pocono Avian Research Center think the quarantine is for the birds — a great time to try birding, that is.

The bird experts lead the way in Brodhead Watershed Association’s new “virtual birding” video at Camp William Penn in northeastern Pennsylvania. View this armchair adventure (see below for links), and then, if you can,

get out to hike the trail yourself, remembering to keep at least 6 feet away from other hikers.

Wide, grassy trails guide hikers toward birds sightings — the American robin, the cedar waxwing, the iridescent green mallard. The “oh wow” birds are regulars here, too — great blue herons, American bald eagles and osprey.

“Adding a new bird to your life-list is cool,” Darryl says.

“But for me, it’s watching bird behavior that’s fascinating.”

On a nearby snag, a sapsucker swoops out and snags insects. “See, now that’s interesting,” Darryl says. “Sapsuckers are woodpeckers that drill holes in trees to snatch the insects that come to feed on the sap. But this one is hawking insects like a flycatcher.”

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VIRTUAL HIKE • For the virtual birding, go to BWA’s YouTube channel at youtu.be/628znKweFaw. Thanks to Barbara Case of Laughsalot Studios for the videography.

• Go to brodheadwatershed. org/gopoconos for information on other hikes in the Get Outdoors Poconos series. The series is administered by Brodhead Watershed Association and supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.

IF YOU GO Camp William Penn is part of Delaware State Forest and open to the public, so you can go birding or walking there yourself. For trail maps and other information, visit dcnr. pa.gov/StateForests/FindA Forest/Delaware/Pages/ default.aspx.

Directions: From Route 447 in Price Township, take Snow Hill Road for 5 miles. You will come to a crossroad. Go left (you are still on Snow Hill Road). Go about two-tenths of a mile, past a pull-off for an automated weather station. The parking area is on your right. GPS coordinates: 41.153986, -75.149820

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Seth’s Sightings Labor Day weekend came through fast, in my opinion, and also slow. This truly odd summer of no events, a mysterious disease, and crazy politics took a long time to get here, then the weekend flew by in a blink. Now it’s time for school to start, and we’re going to see how well online and hybrid learning will work for lots of students, over a long period of time — best wishes to all involved.

Various things conspired to make our first week in September as busy as we’ve ever been. Good things happening include my uncle Slater slowly improving in the hospital, a new dog in our home, car and office, and a pile of work.

Slater has moved from the V.A.’s ICU to the Post Acute Medical Specialty hospital.

Part of these past week’s work drifted into this week from July, but, we figured it out.

This week and next, we will send eight newspapers to various presses and post offices.

Ruth and I have a dog on an open-ended trial. She’s a schnauzer mix, very distinguished looking. We’re getting to know her, and she us. As I write this, she’s curled up on a blanket midway between Ruth and my desks.

Thursday night I covered a meeting about the future of Penn Lake’s dam, held under an unlit tent, running for hours — until the remaining audience was sitting in the dark, lit by cellphone light, still asking questions. I was up against a tent post and could see out the other side of the tents, so I was one of the first to sight a cat emerge from the high grass, followed by five medium-sized kittens. Momma led her family across the lawn of the park, the kittens sort of following

when they weren’t pouncing on each other, clowning around, or going off briefly in different directions. I’m guessing these cats are out on their own, but are finding food among the kind-hearted there at Penn Lake.

Returning from that same meeting, I parked in front of the Journal newspaper office on Main Street in White Haven. I chose to make a call before going in, and as I was finishing, I saw in my rearview mirror a momma bear and her two roughly three-month old cubs stroll across the street, less than a block from me.

They headed up some stone stairs beside a historic stone building, moving into the densely settled area of town.

In other sightings, on Saturday afternoon after a visit with Slater in the hospital, we grabbed a mid-afternoon meal at a riverside restaurant that has a big deck overlooking the Susquehanna. As we finished up our eating, an eagle flew past, likely a male since he was small. We watched his white tail as he flew up the river, wheeled around and flew past us in the other direction. A bald eagle sighting is always special.

Across from our office is a large stand of purple ‘butterfly’ flowers. The stand has attracted Monarchs and Eastern Black Swallowtails these last few weeks. I have enjoyed getting close to take some pictures.

A number of maple trees around the Pocono Plateau are beginning to show fall foliage color. It’s early, so I’m hoping the color show is slow and steady, all the way through late October.

Labor Day weekend had beautiful weather. On that

by Seth Isenberg

pleasant, sunny Sunday we were at Pocono Raceway’s infield, volunteering for the Blakeslee Rotary’s car show.

The show drew a big turnout of cars, and admirers, all of which raised money for local charity work and student scholarships. Thanks to Lady A for performing, and to everyone who came out.

(Photos by Ruth and me.)

My other use of Labor Day weekend evenings was to do some long-delayed yard work, reshaping bushes and hedges that had grown new branches every which way.

Most of our evenings these last few weeks include a check on NHL hockey playoff scores.

The Flyers made things excit-

ing, but eventually lost to the Islanders. We are left cheering for Vegas by Ruth’s choice.

They are now facing the Stars in the quarter finals.

College football has started, but without Penn State and my other regular teams to cheer, it’s less interesting. The pros get underway this weekend See SIGHTINGS, page 7

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Sightings…

Continued from page 6

– so go E-A-G-L-E-S and go Patriots.

As the weather cools, we are

eyeing a trip to the PA Renaissance Faire. Ren Faire runs weekends, with attendance by reserved ticket only and capacity limited. I hope we’ll go in a couple of weeks, then again in October – there’s not much

else out there...

A friend is taking us to the Billy Strings parking lot concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on the 13th as our big night out this week.

The museums we had visited

this winter have all reopened –the Everhart in Scranton was the most recent. Ruth and I plan to return to our museum rounds on bad weather days – socially distanced of course.

And another cause to cel-

ebrate… the governor has decreed that restaurants can open 50% of their indoor space starting Sept. 21 – we plan to go out and support them, again socially distanced.

We’ll look for you.

HELP KEEP THE POCONOS CLEAN AND GREEN. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau’s “Pick Up the Poconos” campaign has resulted in more than 10,000 bags worth of litter being picked up and disposed of properly.

Want to get involved? The next pick up will be September 26, 2020. Mark your calendar and visit PickUpThePoconos.com to learn more.

Sign up today!

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PMRPC reviews 2021 budget preparation rates. Chief Wagner added the remaining $98.29 difference would be covered by having solicitor Harry Coleman send notification to the borough along with stressing the need to approve 2021 rates, as no Mount Pocono representatives were present.

2021 Member Municipality Obligations of $840,773.66 for Police and $10,704.61 for Non-Uniform pensions were tabled following discussion.

Explaining a three-year stock market evaluation sets the basis for figures, Chief Wagner said neither the police department or commission creates the sum. Asking calculation clarification, Kelly’s request to review was agreed on. A representative of Conrad Siegel will be asked to attend October’s meeting; meanwhile proposed

PMRPD Chief Chris Wagner illustrates member municipality obligations in budget planning.

JP: Jeanine Hofbauer

by Jeanine Hofbauer Pocono Mountain Regional Police Chief Chris Wagner presented information for Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission member municipalities during the PMRPC September 8 meeting for 2021 budget preparation, with protocols based on Pocono Mountain Regional Police In-

termunicipal agreement guidelines. First suggesting municipalities review prior years’ use of hours in advance, he stated PMRPC’s Budget Committee, comprised of a representative from each municipality, creates proposed calculations by October 1 for the commissioners to present to their municipalities.

Coolbaugh Township commissioner and township supervsior Lynn Kelly added that the borough and townships must pass resolutions

putting the agreed-upon figure into their budgets. All five municipalities must submit their resolutions to the PMRPC. If any are not in agreement, they must present written opposition by a November 15 deadline.

Dave Carbone announced Tobyhanna Township’s decision to acquire an extra 185 hours of police coverage, costing $14,548.41, alleviating the shortage to the 2020 budget resulting from Mount Pocono’s resolution to pay only the 2019

numbers will be sent to each municipality’s treasurer to aid in estimating budget obligations.

September’s bill pack totaling $20,590.96 was approved with funds to be distributed as follows: General fund, $11,607.62; Capital Projects Fund, $8,983.34; ESSA September Mortgage Payment, $8,983.34.

Commission members present included Carbone and Dave Moyer for Tobyhanna Township; Fran DePiano and Juan Adams for Tunkhannock Township; Kelly and Kurt Cummings for Coolbaugh Township; and John Seese for Barrett Township.

PMRPC’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. October 13 at police headquarters on Route 940 in Pocono Summit.

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Quiet Valley’s Autumn on the Farm series includes COVID-19 limits To comply with COVID-19 restrictions Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will feature five smaller autumn events instead of its usual large Harvest Festival in October. There will be a limit of 250 people on the farm at any one time, with plenty of room to spread out.

Masks will be required.

Saturday, September 19 will be “Fiber Arts in our Lives” with a focus on demonstrations of spinning, weaving, flax processing, rope making, basket making, quilting and more.

Refreshments; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 3-12 Saturday, September 26, the “Apples – King of Fruits” event will naturally feature apples, a favorite fruit of the Pennsylvania Germans used for many delicious desserts among other things. See Apple Butter making, Cider making, learn some apple lore and more; Refreshments; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 3-12.

admission.

On Columbus Day Weekend, the usual Harvest Festival date, there will be two different themes. Visit the farm Saturday, October 10, for the “Farm Animals and their Uses” event and meet some of the animals. Find out how the early settlers made their own cheese, turned horns into cups and crafted tallow candles.

On Sunday, October 11, it’s all about “Natural Fibers & Their Uses.” Demonstrators will show heritage craft skills involving various natural fibers. Spinning, wheat weaving, traditional dyeing and bobbin lace are some examples.

Saturday and Sunday, October 3 & 4, are “Country Market Days.” There will be folks with flea market stands as well as several Quiet Valley booths.

The farm’s Timeless Treasures area will be selling vintage col-

lectibles, the Everlasting booth has dried flower arrangements and haloes and at God’s Half Acre find canned goods, sauerkraut, gourds, freshly baked bread and more. Refreshments; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free

Advance registration is required for Oct. 10 & 11, so call the office to reserve a spot, either 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 5 p.m. $12 Adults and $6 ages 3-12.

Events are rain or shine. The schedule is subject to change.

Please no smoking, no pets.

All funds raised go to support Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, a 501(c) (3) non-profit, educational corporation. Quiet Valley is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of rural life of the 19th century. For more information visit our website www.quietvalley.org or call the farm at 570.992.6161.

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September being observed as Hunger Action Month

Hunger impacts people in every corner of Pennsylvania.

According to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap report, in 2018, more than 1.4 million Pennsylvanians — 10.9 percent of all residents in the state — didn’t always know where their next meal was coming from. And given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, that number may increase to 15.9 percent — more than 2.04 million Pennsylvanians.

That’s why the Feeding Pennsylvania joins Feeding America® food banks nationwide this September to take part in Hunger Action MonthTM and inspire people to take action and bring attention to the reality of food insecurity across the Commonwealth.

This year’s campaign comes at a critical time when the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt millions of people living paycheck to paycheck. Due to staggering unemployment rates, Feeding America estimates an additional 17 million people could be food insecure in 2020 as a result of this crisis, bringing the total up to 54 million people across the country.

“COVID-19 has led to a significant increase in food insecurity across Pennsylvania, and our food banks continue to work diligently to ensure that no one in Pennsylvania is denied access to food,” said Jane Clements-Smith, executive director of Feeding Pennsylvania.

“We know that while unemployment numbers skyrocket, the need for essentials, including food, will only increase. We cannot fight hunger without the help of everyone in our community — so as part of Hunger Action Month, we invite individuals across Pennsylvania to join us in our campaign to raise

awareness and funds for our neighbors in need.”

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding Pennsylvania is limiting in-person events and instead, plans to host a series of virtual events to discuss and create awareness for hunger issues and initiatives across the state. Feeding Pennsylvania is asking influencers, organizations, businesses, and government leaders across Pennsylvania to help promote Hunger Action Month by posting an orange Feeding PA graphic or a photo wearing orange, tagging @feedingpa and @feedingamerica, using the hashtags #HungerActionMonth and #EveryActionCounts, and encouraging followers to take action — through donation, advocacy, sharing on social media, or volunteering.

“We need your help now more than ever,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “Hunger in this country existed long before COVID-19, but the pandemic has thrust more and more of our neighbors into food insecurity, and food banks are responding to a sustained, increased demand.

With support of the community, together we can end hunger one helping at a time.”

September marks the 13th year the Feeding America network has organized this annual call to action. To learn more about Feeding Pennsylvania and other ways you can get involved for Hunger Action Month in Pennsylvania, please visit https://feedingpa.org/ hunger-action- month/. You can also join the conversation by posting photos or stories to social media with #HungerActionMonth, @Feedingpa and @FeedingAmerica.

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36. Proofreader’s mark 38. *Plant support 42. “...he found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked ____” 45. Sales lure 49. Electric fish 51. *Not monocots 54. Piece of writing 56. Pull strings 57. Carpet attribute 58. Marine eagle 59. Russia’s famous Peter 60. Sans mixers 61. Choir voice 62. *Plant anchor 63. Good times 65. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s guitar 67. Prefix for prior

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Obituaries

CLARENE W. “CLANCY” DENNIS

PATRICIA A. GANNON Patricia A. Gannon (nee Feraco), 75, of Pocono Pines, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe in Bartonsville. She was the loving wife of John T. Gannon, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.

Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, she was a daughter of Anthony and the late Lucy (Roina) Butte and her birth father, Patsy Feraco, who predeceased her birth.

Patricia spent 35 years at the Hillsdale United Nursery School in Hillsdale, New Jersey, where she worked as a teacher’s aide, before quickly moving to teaching, and later became the Business Director, and ultimately the Education Director. She always enjoyed volunteering, spending time working with the Junior

Women’s Club and Women’s Club of Westwood, New Jersey. Post retirement, she continued to remain involved within the Lake Naomi community serving on the House Committee coordinating numerous events.

Patricia was Catholic and attended St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Matthew Gannon and his wife, Stephanie of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, and Jonathan Gannon and his wife, Rachel of Yardley; siblings Anthony Butte, John Butte and Jeri Gerpe; beloved grandchildren Davis, Brady, Abigail, Declan, and Charlotte Gannon.

There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 12 at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. The Reverend Father Gregory Loughney will conduct a blessing service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or by visiting donate3.cancer.org.

Private cremation is entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.

Clarence W. “Clancy” Dennis, 82, of Tobyhanna, a long-time educator in the Pocono Mountain School District, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

He was a son of the late William D. and Hannah T. Dennis of Plymouth, PA. Clarence graduated from Plymouth High School and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wilkes College and Scranton University.

Clarence served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. He then accepted a position as a teacher in the former Coolbaugh Township High School and then became one of the original faculty members of the Pocono Mountain Joint High School when it opened in 1961. He taught many courses in the high school and had also served as chair of the high school’s social studies department.

After retiring from teaching, Clarence served as District Justice in Monroe County. He also served as chair of the Monroe County Planning Commission, as a Coolbaugh Township supervisor, and as a Pennsylvania Deputy Game Protector.

Clarence was proud of his work record. He worked hard and played even harder. He loved the outdoors, hunting game, fishing for big fish well into his later years. He loved growing a garden working his

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small farm just for the sole purpose of making the land better than when he arrived.

Clarence was the last remaining Charter member of the Tobyhanna Conservation Association formed in 1966.

Clarence loved and cared for many people, including, his companion, Mary Jeanne Kovich.

He is survived by his three sons, Michael Dennis and wife, Lori, Thomas Dennis and wife, Michelle, and Patrick Dennis and wife, Nina; as well as a host of step-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Clarence also will be missed by many former students whose minds his teaching influenced in countless ways.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Butwin Dennis (mother of his children); wife, Patricia Dennis; and his son, David Dennis.

A memorial service will be held at a future date; private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tobyhanna Conservation Association, 2040 Lakeside Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

Blessing of the Animals at Pocono Lake UMC Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is pleased to host a Pet Blessing at the church on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The blessing will be officiated by Pastor Janice Puliti. It is open to the entire community and to all pet lovers at no cost.

Pastor Janice will conduct a blessing of your animal upon arrival and you will be given a certificate to acknowledge the blessing.

The church will be accepting donations for AWSOM Animal Shelter. Blankets, towels, pet food and any pet supplies are welcome gifts as well as monetary donations.

Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is located on Route 940 between Pocono Pines and Blakeslee. For more information, call the church 570-646-2650 or email plumc01@epix.net.

Please visit on facebook or at www.poconolakeumc.org.

Congregation B’nai Harim High Holiday Schedule announced Services will be conducted via Zoom. Non-members are welcome. The charge for non-members is $36 for all holiday Zoom services. You will receive electronic versions of the prayer books and links to the Zoom Services. If you are interested, please call the B’nai Harim’s message center at 570-646-0100.

SCHEDULE Friday, September 18, 7:30 p.m., Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

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Police Beat Pocono Mountain Regional Police were called about a hit and run within A Pocono Country Place, where, on 8-28, a known man rammed an APCP security vehicle with his car, then pointed a handgun at the security person before driving out of the development. The security team identified the man as 39 y/o Terrell Tribbey, who lives on Long Pine Drive within APCP. PMPRD found Tribbey driving his car south on Route 196, but he would not stop, driving off into Mt. Pocono where the pursuit was stopped. PMRPD then applied for a warrant to arrest him.

On 8-31, police again crossed paths with Tribbey on Route 196, and another chase started. Tribbey ran the red light at 5 Points, driving into the oncoming lane, then turned up Route 611, and back to APCP, driving to his home.

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He jumped out of his car and fled to the house, barricading himself in. He also retrieved the handgun, and started pointing it at police as they tried to negotiate his surrender. PMRPD’s SWAT response team was called in, and as they arrived and began to deploy, Tribbey surrendered. There is a long list of charges, starting with aggravated assault, flight to avoid apprehension, having a gun when prevented to, resisting arrest, and a whole bunch of traffic violations. For the incident with the APCP security guard, there’s terroristic threats, criminal mischief and harassment. He is in the Monroe County jail to await various hearings.

On 8-28 just after 9 p.m., PA State Police – Fern Ridge went to a Cress Drive, Sierra View, Effort home for the second time that day, and charged all 12 people at the house with a

noise complaint. The 7 men and 5 women, aged 23 to 49, were here from the Bronx and Brooklyn.

At 10 a.m. on 8-25, the PMRPD was contacted about a stolen car that was now in the parking lot of the Kalahari Resort. Police, with the help of resort security, were able to determine the room of those who drove the car. Officers waited at the room, then arrested five people, all from Brooklyn, NY­ — three adults ages 19, 20 and 21, plus two juvenile males, as they returned ahead of checkout. A search warrant was obtained, and in the room police found the car keys for the stolen car, plus drugs and drug paraphernalia. All five were placed in the Monroe County jail.

Charges included receiving stolen property, marijuana possession, and, for the adults, corruption of minors.

A Walters Lane, Gouldsboro, Coolbaugh Township 58 y/o man was arrested by Pocono

Mountain Regional Police, on charges of sexual assault of two minors. The arrest was made at 2 a.m. on 8-23, and he was arraigned before the on-duty District Judge, who set bail at $100,000. He is in the Monroe County jail in lieu of bail.

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An Ann Arbor, Michigan family, driving west on Interstate 80 through Kidder Township just before 3 p.m. on 9-6 hit a bear head-on with their 2020 Infiniti QX80. The impact deployed the airbags, and disabled the car, which the driver safely steered off the highway to a stop. A 19 y/o in the rear seats was hurt, and taken to GWV hospital by Lake Harmony Rescue’s ambulance.

Lake Harmony and Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Companies responded to the scene with PSP-F.

The Pocono Plateau is not HIGH enough for some At 4:30 in the morning on 8-23, a male adult was reported banging on random doors at homes on Nature’s Drive in APCP, Coolbaugh Township.

Police were called, and APCP security dispatched. The man, a 32 y/o who lived in a home several doors down on Nature’s Drive, eventually broke in the door of an occupied home. While inside, the man did ‘substantial damage’ and panicked the residents — who barricaded themselves in their bathroom as he rampaged within the home.

Security detained the man as he exited. PMRPD arrived and arrested him. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of a leg injury, then was arraigned before Judge Travagline on criminal trespassing, public drunkenness, and possession of marijuana.

See POLICE BEAT, page 15

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Police Beat Continued from page 14

Another incident at the Kalahari Resort, at 7:18 p.m. on 8-26, police were called

by Kalahari Resort security after a guest had a physical confrontation with a member of security. Police arrived to arrest the 30 y/o man, from Liverpool, NY (near Syracuse), for public drunkenness.

He resisted arrest, and when a PMRPD officer moved to place him in a police vehicle, the officer was kicked in the face. The man was delivered to the county jail, detained on a charge of aggravated assault, plus resisting arrest and public drunkenness. He will be seen in District Judge Claypool’s courtroom at a date to be determined.

At 12:39 a.m. on 8-27, Monroe County 911 received a call about a reckless driver northbound on Route 196 in Coolbaugh Twp. Police were dispatched, and located the vehicle, seeing it weave across the center yellow lines, and the white fog lines several times. Police made a vehicle stop, finding a 64 y/o Henryville man at the wheel, smelling strongly of alcohol, who slurred his speech when

responding to questions. He was taken into custody, then driven to the Monroe County DUI Center for a blood draw.

DUI charges were pending the results.

Stealin’ An Overview Terrace, Effort Mountain, Chestnuthill Twp. couple had their home broken into between 9-2 and 5. Stolen were two flat screen TVs, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a jewelry box and a radio.

There have been various scams and a batch of identity theft incidents. One local is reported to have lost $55,000 recently in an investment scam.

A local business was hit with a batch of purchases of welding lead reels, all from fraudulent credit cards.

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Artistic Director Scott Coulter has announced a special fall Pocono Mountains Music Festival event will take place on Saturday, October 3 at Buck Hill Falls. PMMF brings actress, singer, comedienne and Festival favorite, Klea Blackhurst to Buck Hill Falls for a second “Drive-in Dine-out” evening. This free event begins at 5 p.m., rain or shine.

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The concert will be broadcast on a unique FM station for those listening in their cars.

Patrons who wish to enjoy the Fairway Grille’s outdoor seating and menu must contact the Fairway Grille at 570595-3535 by Wednesday, September 30 to reserve a seat.

The Pocono Mountains Music Festival will comply with all CDC, state and local guidelines in place at the time of this event. We are committed to keeping our patrons, performers, and staff safe.

For additional information about PMMF’s Drive In-Dine Out event go to: http://www. poconofest.org. ### About The Pocono Mountains Music Festival. Originally founded in 2009 as the Buck Hill Skytop Music Festival by Buck Hill resident, David S. Mazza, M.D., the Festival has presented world-class performers from a wide range of performing arts disciplines.

The mission of the Pocono Mountains Music Festival, together with its Performing Arts Camp is to engage worldclass talent from all musical genres to entertain, enrich and educate.

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From the Statehouse

Ensuring the Security of Pennsylvania Elections

by State Rep. Jack Rader

Recognizing that elections are the foundation of our democracy, I joined a majority of my colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week in approving several updates to our laws to ensure their integrity.

Based on a report assessing issues that arose during the June primary election, House Bill 2626 seeks to ensure timely results by adjusting the timelines for applying for and returning absentee and mailin ballots, and allowing county boards of elections to begin verifying and processing (also

known as pre-canvassing) the absentee and mail-in ballots as early as the Saturday before the election.

To ensure integrity, pre-canvassing and canvassing meetings would be recorded and made available to the public, and a chain of custody would be required for ballots being

Senate approves bill to provide expanded broadband access in PA The State Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state, according Senator Mario Scavello.

Senate Bill 835 would provide funding to improve access to high-speed broadband internet in rural areas of PA, which currently do not have access to reliable networks. It would limit funding to entities that have demonstrated the ability to construct and administer internet services and require that they provide 20 percent of the funding for the project.

“Since my fist day as a State Representative and then a State Senator, I have made infrastructure investment, including broadband and communication networks, a top priority,” said Senator Scavello. “This technology is very important for our region, and I’m confident these grants will continue to help us improve broadband infrastructure and reduce the number of cellular ‘dead zones’ in Monroe and Northampton counties.”

Access to broadband has

become even more crucial during the COVID-19 health crisis, connecting residents with services and information they would otherwise not have

access to. It is also important to those who tele-work, senior citizens, fire and emergency workers and students who are taking classes remotely.

canvassed at a site other than the county board of election’s offices.

To improve election security, the bill would clarify that absentee and mail-in ballots may be returned in only one of four ways: by mail; in person to the county board of election’s main office; in person to a location in the courthouse designated by the county board of election; or in person to the voter’s polling place on election day.

The measure also would

require establishing a procedure to notify a voter whose signature on an absentee or mail-in ballot does not match the signature on file with the person’s voter registration; require establishing a bar code system to track absentee and mail-in ballots issued and to verify that the ballot has not been previously returned; and double all criminal penalties for any violation of the Election Code.

House Bill 2626 now goes to the Senate for consideration.