Journal of the Pocono Plateau, October 9–22, 2020 by canwinjournal

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PMSB hears plans for hybrid start by Ruth Isenberg

Friends of Clymer Library, a nonprofit entity separate from Clymer Library, has raised $17,600 through its Friends Fund for New Books campaign, benefitting the library in Pocono Pines. The campaign was launched in conjunction with the Friends membership drive after the library experienced a loss of income due to cancelled summer fundraisers and a reduction in state funds because of COVID-19. Pictured from left are Friends secretary Susan Stracquadanio, Friends treasurer Robert LeFever, and Friends president Johanna Beedenbender, presenting a check to library director Anne Hogya. Photo by Roy A. Wilbur

Students whose last names begin with the letters A through L whill attend live classes on Superintendent Dr. ElizMondays and Tuesdays, while abeth Robison updated the students whose last names bePocono Mountain School gin with the letters M through Board about plans to start a hybrid-learning model at their Z will attend on Thursdays and Fridays. On the other days, October 7 virtual meeting, then along with staff members, they will be able to attend virfielded questions from parents tually, working through Google about how the program, which Classrooms. Wednesdays will remain open for asynchronus begins Tuesday, October 13, learning and conferences for will work. students and/or parents with She began her report by teachers and guidance counthanking teachers, staff and selors. administration, as well as Students will be on a one parents, grandparents and the hour delay start time, and students for their hard work making virtual learning work. teachers will be able to use that time for preparation. Free Presenting the 6,441 results breakfast and lunch will be to the parent questionnaire, served in all schools, and four she noted a pretty even split, “grab-and-go” meals will be with 3,229 responses in favor offered on Wednesdays. of continuing e-learning only, Letters regarding transporand 3,212 in favor of in-person tation are being sent out. hybrid education. Adminstrators are now contacting the Business manager Joe families who did not respond to Colozza gave a timeline for find out whether or not they in- budget adoption, with the final tend to return to the classroom. See PMSB, page 2

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St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish hosts Halloween candy giveaway St. Maximilian Kolbe Roman Catholic Parish will host a drive through Halloween candy giveaway for all community children on Saturday, October 31, from 5-6 p.m. at the parish grounds. Kids are welcome to dress in costumes and bring their own trick or treat bags. Members of the parish staff will wear masks and gloves to

distribute candy and kids and parents are asked to stay inside their vehicles at all times. Drivers will enter the church parking lot via the Pocono Crest Road entrance and volunteers will direct drivers to the candy distribution line. St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish is located at 5112 Pocono Crest Road, Pocono Pines, near the

intersection of Routes 940 and 423. From Route 940 in Pocono Pines, turn opposite the Food Express (Gulf Station) toward the Tobyhanna Township Government Center. St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish will be on the right. For more information, contact the parish staff at 570646-6424.

Project Owlnet Saw-whet banding program set at Kettle Creek EE Center Kettle Creek will host the sixth season of Project Owlnet. The station will be open from 8 to 10 p.m. on October 9, 16, 23 and 30t to those who register in advance (donations welcome). Participants will learn more about the Northern Saw-whet Owl, Project Owlnet,

and have a unique opportunity to see one of the most secretive birds in the eastern US. Registration is required by the Thursday before each program. Due to COVID-19 registration is limited to 20 participants and no walk-ins will be accepted. Masks must

PMSB…

focused on the logistics. The latter were urged to contact administrators directly if they did not feel their questions were answered. Dr. Robison expressed confidence that the teachers and

Continued from page 1 budget adoption date of June 30. A presentation by teachers at Swiftwater Intermediate gave details about how they are using Google Classrooms to teach teach students about the arts, library, tech and more Projects were described that encouraged creativity and hand-on activity, from writing music to creating art from doodles. Board members expressed admiration for the enthusiasm and ingenuity of the presenters. Questions and comments from Zoom visitors were read and answered. Some expressed concerns about the return to classrooms, while other were

be worn during program and temperatures will be checked at the door. To register, call the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at (570) 6293061. For information on other programs visit www. mcconservation.org.

The recent year-end celebrations for Head Start preschoolers at The Mountain Center had to be curbside with masks and social distancing because of the pandemic. But COVID-19 couldn’t dampen the kids’ excitement about seeing their teachers and some classmates in person. Sisters Vera and Valentina Velazquez of Tobyhanna had a special thank you for teachers Ms. Donna (left) and Ms. Andrea. All the preschoolers taking part in the drive-through ceremonies at the Coolbaugh Township center received certificates, gift staff would be able to make the bags and portfolios of their work. Their families and adjustment to hybrid learning teachers were so proud! and continue to provide excellent education to the students of the district, whether on-line or in the classroom.

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Help for renters and homeowners whose homes are at risk due to the pandemic The Pennsylvania Bar Association, along with 26 county bar associations including the Monroe County Bar Association, has launched the “Pandemic preparedness: When your home is at risk” public information campaign. Part of a statewide effort co-sponsored by the PBA, the Pennsylvania Bar Trust Fund and county bar associations across the state, the campaign was developed

to increase the public’s understanding of their rights when renting or owning a home, with a special focus on the impact from the pandemic. “With unemployment rates at an all-time high in Pennsylvania, many residents are still feeling negative financial impacts of COVID-19, especially when it comes to their homes,” said PBA President David E. Schwager. “Missed rent and

mortgage payments are piling up, and while some temporary protections and programs for renters and borrowers have been put in place, many will need help once they end. What rights, if any, will they have if their homes are in jeopardy? Is there legal help available? This public information campaign tackles these issues and more.” Running during the month

of October, the main components of the campaign include two recorded presentations for potentially impacted mortgage holders and renters: one where Schwager interviews Rasheedah Phillips, managing attorney of housing policy for Community Legal Services of Philadelphia about rental eviction and another about mortgage foreclosures with Schwager interviewinging Lori

Toia, director of the Home Emergency Mortgage Association Program at the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; two free informational brochures: one for renters and one for mortgage holders with essentials on the home renting and homebuying processand expectations; fact sheets about the mortgage foreclosure and rental eviction process and current support that is available, as well as online links to other informational resources from additional Pennsylvania associations and nonprofits. To alert Pennsylvanians about the informational effort, ads will be placed in more than 70 newspapers under an agreement with the Pennsylvania NewsMediaAssociation and 30-second television and radio spots will air under an agreement with the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters. “Pandemic preparedness: When your home is at risk” is the 15th in a series of statewide public education efforts conducted under the direction of the PBA Community and Public Relations Committee. Previous campaigns have addressed such issues as grandparent custody, expungement of criminal records, reporting child abuse, education rights of exceptional children, child support, wills and estates, identity theft and credit issues. For more information, view the PBA’s web page for the campaign: https://www.pabar. org/site/News-and-Publications/Consumer-Resources/ When-Your-Home-Is-at-RiskPublic-Information-Campaign.

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Zoom Book Club to feature local author at PMPL Pocono Mountain Public Library is proud to have a special guest for the next book club, local author, John H. Abel. What was supposed to be a simple robbery soon becomes a case of bloody

murder, which gives rise to a trial that shakes the Delaware Water Gap’s community to the core. Abel’s novel, The Murder of Theodore Brodhead, masterfully describes an important event in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s history, and tells the story of a couple of grifters, William Brooks and Charles Orme. Abel will give us a presentation on his novel, and will be

available for questions about his research and writing techniques. This program is on Wednesday, October 28, at 2 p.m., and will be on Zoom. To sign up for this and other programs, e-mail Joe at poconolibrary.info@gmail, and put the name of the program in the subject line. Also, let us know if you would like to put a hold on Abel’s novel.

BWA welcomes new executive director Brodhead Watershed Association welcomes its new executive director, Kelly Gallo, who began the job on Sept. 28. Gallo grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Orangeville, and has lived in Utah for the past 16 years. She returns to the Poconos with longtime experience as a conservation outreach professional connecting people of all ages to natural resources. “Like many committed to the Brodhead Watershed Association, my life has been carved by creeks and rivers,” Gallo said. “My childhood was spent playing in Fishing Creek, turning over rocks to look for bugs and crayfish. This led to a career of introducing people of all ages to macroinvertebrates, water quality, and watersheds as well as a lifelong commitment to facilitating connections with the natural world.” Most recently, Gallo was an environmental health scientist at Summit County Health Department, Park City, Utah. While living in Pennsylvania, Gallo was an environmental education specialist for the Bureau of State Parks at Hickory Run State Park, White Haven. She graduated in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Blooms-

burg University of Pennsylvania, and took graduate-level coursework in zoology, conservation, and education at Miami University, Utah State University, and University of Montana. “It is evident by BWA’s success that there is a wealth of knowledge and contribution by amazing volunteers, board members, partners, and staff. I am most excited about working with this dedicated team,”

Gallo said. When not at work, Gallo likes to travel, garden, mountain bike, hike, snowboard, hunt and fish. She can be found reading about sustainable agriculture or taking courses in integrated pest management. “After living in a cold desert in Utah for the past 16 years, I am excited to return to the Poconos and its plethora of water resources,” she said.

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October Programs

25 Ways to Health: Monday, October 12, at 2 p.m. This fascinating presentation will teach you some useful tips to create and maintain a healthy body. Participants will get a goody bag, which includes hand wipes, sun screen, and other useful items. Short Attention Span Readers Club: October 19, at 2 p.m. Don’t have the time to read a full novel? Maybe the SAS Readers Club is for you! This month, we’ll be reading Dorothy Parker’s short story, “A Telephone Call.” Discussion

will take place outside, adjacent to the library parking lot. Masks are required, and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Registration appreciated. Zoom Meditation Workshop: October 20, at 2 pm. Treat yourself right and zoom in for meditation and peace of mind. The instructor, Bev, will guide us through mindful meditation. Also keep on an eye on PMPL’s Youtube channel and Facebook page for helpful resources, guitar & bass lessons, and other library news.

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Seth’s Sightings As it’s foliage season, we spent our free time driving around Pocono Plateau in search of bright displays of color. Since our plan was to seek some fresh-picked Stayman-Winesap apples, we detoured to orchards on our drives. Stayman-Winesaps ripen for picking in October. On Saturday, we made a stop at Heckman’s Orchards in Effort to check out their selection. No Staymans there, but we did get a nice mix of other varieties for the house. On Sunday, we took a longer drive, to Ritter’s Cider Mill in Mt. Cobb, where we did find a bin of them — already half emptied. Ritter’s is a bit of a tourist trap, but fun in that they make cider donuts, sell homemade pies and desserts like pumpkin cream cheese

rolls, and, most importantly, fresh-press cider nearly daily. We left with a half peck of Stayman-Winesaps, a gallon of that day’s cider, and six hot donuts. There were lots of young children and their parents out at the corn maze, or in line for the hay ride. In line for apples and cider, just in front of us, was an older man with his mom…the kid taking the parent out… As for foliage, there’s some spectacular color in spots all around us. It is quite a show. Sadly, we’re also seeing the trees begin to shed their leaves as well. I‘d like foliage season to last for months, and temperatures in the sixties each day — nope and nope of course. We’re now watching for a hard frost at our home, though see evidence of one already in var-

by Seth Isenberg

ious places on the Plateau. Sunday eve, we had dinner on the road, enjoying a meal at a large restaurant that had customer groups spread out around the place — well distanced from each other. It was NFL football time, and over in one corner was a group of Buffalo Bills fans having a good time as their team easily handled the Raiders that week. Going home, we listened to the Eagles game versus the 49ers on the radio. While not spectacular, it was a win — though a better opponent would have eaten the Eagles up. With a win and a tie, The Eagles moved to first place in a sad division. The Patriots that week, without their starting quarterback, could not muster much offense. Not much to cheer for.

I was able to catch the highlights of this weekend’s NASCAR race at Talladega, and wow — what fun. Those lucky fans in the stands got a treat, and it was good TV, all the crashes. It’s fine to see that Pocono Raceway has its double-header dates for late June in 2021. Here’s hoping we can all be in the stands again for that — get ready to buy tickets. With Doc Rivers as coach for next season’s 76ers, I think they will have no excuses to become one of the league’s elite. The league, however, is going to need to work hard to rebuild its brand. In the sports bar, there wasn’t that much interest in the Lakers-Heat finals game that was being played. The BIG excitement is that Penn State will start its football season. Ruth and I are planning our road trips around game days, to listen to the contest on the Penn State Radio Network. And speaking of seasons, one of our customers came by our office on his way to have a weekend of bow hunting. Good luck to area hunters, and be safe. Sightings this week include a fine fox — tall and sleek, a possible fisher sighting near the swamps south of White Haven, a bald eagle soaring about the Susquehanna River, and a large flock of turkey. It is getting to the point where there’s nowhere to hide

from politics. There are ads on my YouTube, in the mail, on the phone — even in texts. I got a message on my cell phone from someone I did not know to get a mail-in ballot — sorry, but I’m voting in person. For some fun, Ruth and I went to the Carbon County Harvest Festival held at the West End Fairgrounds the first weekend of this month. We enjoyed some fair food and the music of the Steel City Band. As the sun set, we headed out to beat the cold night that was coming. Over Columbus Day weekend, we plan to catch up on chores inside, as well as out in the yard. We’ll also take the dogs to the dog park for some extra exercise for them, and us. Looking ahead, our plans still include a road trip to the PA Renaissance Faire in Mt. Joy on one of these remaining October weekend days. This year, their season runs until November 1. Knoebels also runs their Hallo-Fun season Fridays to Sundays to Nov. 1, and we might make an evening trip before they close up. Looking far ahead, there’s a good chance Wilkes-Barre /Scranton Penguins hockey returns for December, with at least some fans in the stands. More details as they come in. So – get out and enjoy this beautiful season. Support local businesses, and be safe.

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Clothing Drive continues THEME: THE 1970s at Pocono Lake UMC Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is having a clothing drive, collecting gently used clothing, linens and blankets to donate to the Salvation Army on October 25. The Salvation Army uses the donations at their Salvation Army Family Stores which help to fund rehabilitation programs that heal addictions, change lives, and restore families. Please drop off your donations in sturdy bags at the church on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

or on Sundays from 9–10 a.m. A box is also located outside the front door to drop off clothing. The church hopes to have enough to fill the Salvation Army truck when they come to pick up on Sunday, October 25. Pocono Lake United Methodist church is located on Route 940 between Pocono Pines and Blakeslee. For more information, call the church at 570-646-2650, or visit www. poconolakeumc.org or on facebook.

Get a little lost at Snow Hill A new tract of Delaware State Forest offers a way to get lost in natural history for a little while. Brodhead Watershed Association’s Get Outdoors Poconos series offers a glimpse into the Snow Hill area for those who might want to try it for themselves. The trail begins off Snow Hill Road in Price Township, and includes a stretch of Stony Run and a small waterfall. Unmarked, meandering trails (and a lack of a map, since this tract is so new) make finding landmarks a happy adventure. One trail ends in a clearing — the vegetated top of a high grey cliff of 400-millionyear-old sandstone where a big granddaddy pine grows right out of the rock. The sheer walls below are thick with rock tripe lichen. Looking over the edge, hikers can see tumbled boulders, cracked free from the solid mass by time and ice. Another trail plunges downward and ends up in someone’s backyard. The Snow Hill Road property is more than 300 forested acres that protect water quality and quantity in the Brodhead watershed. It is part of

Delaware State Forest, which covers 83,519 acres of forested public land with lakes, creeks, waterfalls, and more than 100 miles of trails open to the public. This parcel, which had been slated for development, was acquired with grant help from The Nature Conservancy, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Bureau of Forestry, which is preparing a trail map. For information, visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/State Forests/. IF YOU GO • Directions: From Route 447 in Price Township, take Snow Hill Road for one-half mile. The parking area is on your right. GPS: 41.149239, -75.229259 • Trails vary from wide, grassy and flat to steep and rocky. Trails are not blazed. Respect private property owners whose land abuts the public areas. • Hunting is allowed in Delaware State Forest, and something is usually in season. Always wear orange. • Go to brodheadwatershed. org/gopoconos for information on this and other hikes.

ACROSS 1. Muscular contraction 6. D.C. mover and shaker 9. “That was close!” 13. Blood circulation organ 14. FEMA provisions, e.g. 15. Not bob, to a boxer 16. Like a whistle? 17. UN labor org. 18. Speck in the ocean 19. *Fallen South Vietnamese capital 21. *War movie and Oscar-winner 23. Once around 24. Hippocrates’ promise 25. Ribonucleic acid 28. Bakery unit 30. Foliage vein 35. In fine fettle 37. Scoop or skinny 39. Nephew’s sister 40. “Metamorphoses” poet 41. *ABBA’s genre 43. Thailand money 44. Temporarily ban 46. Way to fry 47. Jamie Fraser of “Outlander” 48. *”The Gods Themselves” author 50. Romanov ruler 52. Give it a go 53. It prevents objectivity 55. Brewed beverage 57. *First U.S. space station 60. *Mr. Jefferson 63. Nest for an eagle 64. Between Fla. and Miss. 66. Cold cream brand 68. Does like some coffee makers 69. Tasseled hat 70. Not snail mail 71. Back talk 72. *Nicklaus’ peg 73. Smartly dressed DOWN 1. Anatomical pouch 2. Plural of #6 Across 3. ____ 51, Nevada 4. *”____way to Heaven” 5. Feed beet 6. Some have a high tolerance for it

7. *1973 ____ crisis 8. *Oliver Sacks’ “Awakenings” drug 9. Boll weevil, e.g. 10. Saintly sign 11. Like never-losing Steven 12. Kind of nurse 15. Not outside 20. Egg-shaped 22. Cash dispenser 24. Compensating equivalents 25. *”The Mary Tyler Moore Show” spin-off 26. Center of a church, pl. 27. Defendant’s excuse 29. Black tropical cuckoo 31. “I call first ____!” 32. Undergo a chemical reaction 33. Blood of the Greek gods

34. *First Lady, familiarly 36. Dutch export 38. South American wood sorrels 42. Talk like Demosthenes 45. Paso ____, CA 49. By means of 51. Go back into business 54. Behind a stern 56. Pleasant odor 57. Serum, pl. 58. *Cheryl Ladd on “Charlie’s Angels” 59. Golfer’s dread 60. Fixed look 61. Flying biter 62. Blue pencil mark 63. Internet pop-ups 65. *”Enter the Dragon” star 67. *”Rocky” star’s nickname

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When the Israelites fled the bondage of slavery towards freedom in the promised land, they sojourned in tents as they wandered the desert for 40 years. Today, at this season, we remember that time by erecting huts called sukkahs. Unfortunately, at this time, many of our neighbors still suffer the bondage of slavery; it is called homelessness. With the advent of Covid-19, a lack of funds, insufficient housing, and the loss of employment, many of our neighbors find themselves needy and living in tents. They too, have a dream of freedom; to someday be self-sufficient and provided adequate housing for theirfamilies. Congregation B’nai Harim, along with the NEPA Jewish Federation, educational outreach, interfaith, and social action programs have proven to the Monroe County Community that even when confronted with a record amount of anti-Semitism, we Jews care about what happens to our neighbors, regardless of their skin color or religious beliefs. I want to thank all our Temple members who made this year’s “Tashlich Food and Clothing Drive” such a huge success. We collected over 20 bags of clothing for adults, children, and veterans and 10 overflowing bags of food along with many financial donations. These items have all been distributed to our needy neighbors as we work with fellow advocates continuing this mitzvah with open hearts throughout the year.

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Pocono Outdoors Fall Foliage Report #2

Peaking in the Poconos, Fall Foliage is on fire by Tom Williams Fall Foliage Leaf Spotter for PoconoOutdoors.com The vibrant colors abound, an explosion of sights and scents. The recent frosts and cool nights in the higher elevations of the Pocono Plateau are pushing the boundaries of

the forest’s color palette. Many species are revealing their inner self; black gums, birches, and maples are igniting reds, oranges and yellows throughout Penn’s Woods. Summer drought conditions throughout the Poconos as expected are shortening a vibrant peak sea-

son, however, with a relatively low occurrence of leaf spot diseases will help to keep the fall foliage season going into late October. As of last week’s rain event, some trees have dropped their leaves early, mostly affecting sugar maple. See FOLIAGE, page 9

Moose Lake, on the way to Glen Summit on the D&L Trail. Photo by Tom Williams

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Foliage…

Looking north from the Tannery bridge over the Lehigh River.

JP: Rich More

Southern Poconos (southern Monroe and Carbon Continued from page 8 County): In following step with the Northern and Central Regions, the Southern Central Poconos (southern has changed quickly over the Wayne, Pike and northern last week and is progressMonroe Counties): A sudden onset of peak color this area of ing toward an early peak. the Poconos is causing some of Most maples, birches and its best fall color in years. Red aspens are showing flaming scarlet, orange, and yellow and sugar maples are peakleaves. Vivid colors of chering this weekend, but recent ries stand out like fire against wind and rain have dropped the deep greens of mixed many leaves. Remaining are oaks and beech. Huckleberry cherry, ash, basswood, and and blueberry are reddish. aspen, they are showing aweThis explosion of sumac, some bright color. Birches, sassafras, cherry, poplar and basswood, walnut, and aspen aspen are painting a wide have been changing rapidly. color palette in the region. Many trees are still green in The Fall Foliage peak color in this region like oaks in lower the Southern Poconos Region altitudes, but they are dropwill be around the weekend ping their acorns, so gather of October 24. them up for crafts. Common For a more detailed report along rivers in the Poconos, sycamores, are turning golden go to the www.PoconoOutdoors.com home page, where browns and yellows. Virginia you can read all the 2020 creeper, a native vine wraps Poconos Fall Foliage Reports itself around stout trees, is and the unique fall foliage outshowing shades of red. The door adventures to be enjoyed. Fall Foliage peak color in the Enjoy Enjoy the great Pocono Central Poconos Region will Outdoors. be mid-October.

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Kidder continues to combat nuisances by Seth Isenberg

2020 gaming funds money. The engineer for the proposed subdivision of a properAfter a busy summer of ty on Spring and Birch Streets meetings with dozens of citiin Lake Harmony Estates zens attending Kidder Towncame before supervisors ship supervisor meetings to seeking final approval of the complain about nuisances, September’s meeting was very project. Supervisor Ray Gluck pointed out that there were quiet. Instead of an overflow still open issues with the plan, crowd, six citizens attended. with the biggest being paving The key decision of the previous meetings was to hire of the paper street that the developer proposes to reopen. It a full-time code enforcement officer, Noel Torres. As of this was decided to table the issue until October’s meeting. meeting, he was continuing Roadmaster Bruce Berger with his training, and was declared the Kirk Street projreported to be ‘doing well’ by ect ‘done,’ as is the Henning supervisor Bing LaFond, who Road emergency repair. The chaired the meeting since blacktopping on Kresge Lane supervisors chairman Tom should be finished by the end Bradley was attending by of the month. He added that phone. LaFond added that he is “hopeful (that Torres’ work) his crew is “all set for winter.” Township manager Suwill be a real help” to township zanne Brooks reported paying residents in controlling noise $12,632 for the Henning Road and nuisance issues. The meeting itself was quiet. repair. She received unanimous support of supervisors This season’s snow removal for holding the first township contract for township roads budget meeting on October 28 was awarded to Wernett Excavating for $65 an hour for a at 7 p.m. Spotted lanternflies small plow truck, plus materi- have been seen in the townals costs for anti-skid and any ship, and she encourages people who see them to kill them, road salt mixes. Supervisors renewed a garbage pickup con- then call in to 1-888-4BADFLY tract for five years with County to help the PA Department of Agriculture track them. Waste, who was low bidder at In reports, a letter from $1,715,364, and includes bulk item pickups. County Waste is Frank Gilotti, Jr., president of the township’s Environmental now a division of GFL EnviAdvisory Council (EAC), was ronmental of Ontario, Canread. “The Kidder Township ada. Signal Services of West EAC would like to acknowlChester, PA, was awarded a two-year contract to maintain edge and applaud the recent the township’s four sets of traf- efforts of the Lake Harmony Group and the Lake Harmofic signals. Supervisors were ny stormwater members for unanimous on all of these, and to make an application for their work in abating and

controlling stormwater in Lake Harmony. The recent project in the Lake Harmony district will serve to minimize soil erosion, and improve water quality in the lake. Thank you for your community efforts.” In the Police report, chief Matthew Kuzma noted another busy month, and reported that the vehicle that had been out of service was back from the body shop. The newly ordered police truck is due to be delivered in early October. Police committee chairman LaFond added a “thank you, to the people of your department” for the work they have been doing. Bills of $113,120 were approved for payment, along with funding pension obligations for 2021 for the police, at $152,104, and for the township’s non-uniformed pension obligation of $8,363. Supervisors approved the list from Carbon County Tax Claim of three properties in the township that were bought at tax sale, and are now re-

turned to the tax rolls. Attending this meeting were supervisors LeFond, Berger, Gluck and Louis Pantages, with Thomas Bradley by phone, along with manager Brooks, chief Kuzma, one staff member, two press members and the six citizens. Coming up is the Kidder Township’s electronics recycling day, on Saturday, October 17. It will be parked at the

municipal building from 9 a.m. until the truck is full – no later than noon. Check the township website for the list of items accepted, and fees for things like TVs and refrigerators. The next meeting is October 15 at the municipal building on Lake Ave. in Lake Harmony, starting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is in person, socially distanced with limited audience attendance.

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JOSEPH R. KRUCK Suzanne Robbins of TannersJoseph R. Kruk, Sr., 86, of ville, Joseph R. Kruk, Jr. and Mount Pocono, died Tueswife Susan of Nazareth, and day, September 29, 2020 at Jeffery Kruk and wife Betty of St. Mary’s Villa in Elmhurst Tobyhanna; two granddaughTownship. He was the husband of Alice L. (Guida) Kruk, ters, Lindsay Kruk and Kelsey with whom he shared 63 years Kruk; two great grandchildren, Avery and Brayden; and many of marriage. Born on November 12, 1933 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sibin Scranton, he was the son lings, Stanley Kruk, Alex Kruk of the late Julius and Emma (Solovckosky) Kruk. He served and Bea Mullen. A Mass of Christian Burial in the United States Army and was held October 3, at Our lived in Monroe County since Lady of Victory Church, Tan1952. nersville with Rev. Richard Joe worked as a mechanic for Pocono Manor Garage and Czachor as celebrant. Burial followed at Laurelwood Cemethen as an electrician at the tery in Stroudsburg. Tobyhanna Army Depot. In lieu of flowers, the famHe was a member of the ily requests that memorial former St. Mary of the Mount Roman Catholic Church in Mt. remembrances be made to Most Holy Trinity Parish, 236 Pocono where he served as a Eucharistic Minister; and was Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 or Our Lady of Victory Church, currently a member of Most P.O. Box 195, Tannersville, PA Holy Trinity Parish. 18372. In addition to his wife, surviving are three children,

Be the Reason… MATTHEW W. WILSON Matthew W. Wilson, 57, of Long Pond, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Born in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late George and Gloria (Franks) Wilson. A carpenter by trade, Matthew built log homes throughout the Poconos region. He was a lifelong member of the Wilson and Fischer American Legion Post 413 in Pocono Pines. During his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his son, Nickolas Wilson and his wife, Jenna of Tannersville; and beloved grandchildren Vincent, Nickolas Jr., Joseph, and Elijah Wilson. In addition to his parents, Matthew was predeceased by his brother, Mark Wilson. A service was held October 8 at Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project: Po Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or by visiting woundedwarriorproject.org. Private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.

United Way campaign seeks to impact community when needed most Pocono Mountains United Way is asking members of the public to “Be the Reason,” launching its 2020 fundraising campaign in order to help those less fortunate through the organization’s channels. The goal for Be the Reason is $600,000. United Way and its funding streams have benefitted numerous charitable organizations that administer food and assistance to many across Monroe County. From the CACLV Second Harvest to Meals on Wheels and The Salvation Army, the dollars donated during the fundraising campaign will be the reason the needs of the community are addressed. “When you realize that each dollar invested can be stretched to more than $7 by United Way, you begin to see the value in helping to impact the community through giving,” said Michael Tukeva, Pocono Mountains United Way President/CEO.

The Be the Reason Campaign comes at a time when COVID-19 has created significant challenges but the Poconos community has proven it is strong and willing to give a hand up to those in need. Yearly and ongoing initiatives funded with donations address the problems of hunger, lack of access to early childhood education, homelessness, financial instability and behavioral health. Pocono Mountains United Way stresses that you can Be the Reason that no family struggles to make ends meet, individuals work to improve financial stability, children are prepared to succeed in school and beyond, and people in the community won’t go hungry. It’s easy to give through your workplace by pledging money to the campaign. Simply go to PoconoUnitedWay.org and take the pledge to Be the Reason!

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Police Beat 9-21 around 3 p.m., a woman was walking her two yellow Labradors and a pit bill along Bartonsville Woods Road in Jackson Twp. when the dogs went after the English pointer of a Tannersville man. She lost control of the pit bull, who attacked the pointer, and the man — who got bit a couple of times. The pointer needed veterinary care. The Mt. Pocono area woman who owned the pit bull and Labs is cited for the incident. A 70 y/o Albrightsville man was arrested for making harassing phone calls on 9-23 about 5:30 p.m. to six female neighbors in the 500 block of Old Stage Road in Penn Forest Twp. The calls were sexually harassing to four under-

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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Governments are charged with the health, safety and welfare of their citizens. This is why Governor Wolf and his excellent Department of Health Administrator, Dr. Rachel Levine, follow the science and the facts in making policies for this very serious pandemic of 2020. It is also why PA is doing better than many of the states who have chosen not to abide by the CDC guidelines. This is not a political issue folks. This is a Life and Death issue. People need to respect these guidelines and follow them. I want to thank all the restaurants, supermarkets, and all the businesses in this area that follow them. As a senior citizen and an immune impaired individual, I feel comfortable in these establishments and will continue to frequent them. I read in the Barrett Township Historical Society’s newsletter of July 2020, that during the 1918 to 1920 Flu Pandemic, people then suffered mask fatigue. Certain

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Pocono Raceway to Host NASCAR Doubleheader 2021 Races Slated for Last Weekend in June, Kids Attend Free NASCAR plans to make a pitstop in the Pocono Mountains for the 2021 season for two Cup Series races on backto-back days, Pocono Raceway announced Wednesday. The doubleheader at “The Tricky Triangle” is scheduled for June 26-27, 2021. Tickets are on sale now. Racefans in the Poconos will be the only

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Monroe County EE Center offers after school adventures at Kettle Creek Ready to give your child a break from virtual learning? Join the staff at the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center as we venture out to the trails for a fun-filled learning experience after school. Each week we will cover a different topic while exploring the 160 plus acres at Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Each program will begin at 3:30 p.m. and last one hour. Programs will be held

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