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Our cover for this issue features a painting by local artist Shawn Queenan. Shawn’s depiction of Courthouse Square features the Christmas Tree that is erected and lighted by the county every year right after Thanksgiving.

The Story of the painting entitled “Courthouse Square” by Shawn Queenan Growing up in Stroudsburg I was fascinated by the statue in Courthouse Square. My father told me the history of how our Country honored the Veterans of World War I. The other things that made it important to me is that they always had an art show in the square representing the artist of that era. These art shows drove me towards art. When I moved back to Stroudsburg in 1987 I decided to create three paintings. One of the old Penn Stroud Hotel, Courthouse Square and the East Stroudsburg Train Station. I considered these three paintings to represent the Historical essence of my youth.

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What’s Inside 4 The Dansbury Depot and Switch Tower

by Roseanne Bottone

12 Rail Tower in East Stroudsburg

by Amy Leiser and Kendrick Bisset

16 ASPCA Winter Excercise Guidelines 18 USS Pocono

by Amy Leiser

23 EZ Guide Map to the Burgs 28 Keeping Wildlife Healthy in Winter

by Kathy Dubin-Uhler

33 Where Went the Whip-poor-will?

by William M. Williams

37 McDade Recreational Trail

by Roseanne Bottone

42 Safety Features in Your Car 44 Great Grandfather Malachy Michael McCoy

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The Dansbury Depot and Switch Tower

BY ROSEANNE BOTTONE

here is a colorful and storied past of the original building that previously occupied the land at 50 Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg. It is the infamous “Dansbury Depot” and the tale begins circa 1850 and continues until 2010. Today, you’ll find the Trackside Station Grill, outfitted with large screen TVs, at this location. It’s a casual pub and sports bar offering informal eats, a varied selection of tap beer and eclectic live music. Next door is the more sophisticated Liquid Restaurant & Martini Bar with an American menu of small plates and entrees, sushi and signature drinks. But what came before? Let’s take a look back…

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Daniel Brodhead was born on April 23, 1693 in Marblehead, NY. As a young man, he and his wife Esther and six of their children were the first settlers in the area they named “Dansbury” after the patriarch of the family. In 1737, the family purchased 1,000 acres of property and built their home on the Analomink River – now known as Brodhead Creek. The “Dansbury Manor” is located near the current-day Pocono Medical Center. Later they added 600 acres to their holdings that reached into Stroudsburg. DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY 2016 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© 5

Timeline 1693, April 23: Daniel Brodhead is born in Marblehead, NY. 1737: Dansbury is settled by the Brodhead family. 1854: Plans begin to expand the Railroad to the Stroudsburg area 1856: The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad build the Dansbury Depot and on May 13th, the first passenger train passes through East Stroudsburg from Scranton destined for New York. 1870: Business is booming because of the railroad: The Crystal Springs Brewery, Burt Brothers Bottling Works and the Elk Horn Tannery are thriving. 1908: The East Stroudsburg switching station tower is built. 1937: Mechanical signals (“semaphores”) were replaced by color light signals (red, yellow and green lights) and only one lever was needed in the switch tower. 1955, August: Hurricanes Connie and Diane hit the Poconos. Several areas of Lackawanna’s track are destroyed and rail passage halts for several weeks. 1958: Seven passenger trains pass the East Stroudsburg switching tower in each direction every day, as well as numerous freight trains.

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century later, the Railroad changed the course of development in this region. In 1854, the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad sought a link to connect with another railroad out of Warren, New Jersey. Railroad officials began negotiations with Stroudsburg, however, Stroudsburg residents objected to the potential noise and smoke from the trains that would affect their livestock. Property owners demanded unreasonable prices for the required rights-of way. The Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) reports, “Robert Brown, a visionary, encouraged the railroad to come to the east side of Brodhead’s Creek. He sold them his land needed for the right-of-way for one dollar. As part of the contract, Brown stipulated that every passenger train should make a stop in the village. Having succeeded in bringing the railroad to the community, he affixed his signature to a petition for the incorporation of East Stroudsburg.” Stroudsburg was the county seat and the name “East” Stroudsburg made Dansbury geographically more recognizable. The East Stroudsburg station (now called the Dansbury Depot) was constructed circa 1856, and the first passenger train passed through East Stroudsburg on May 23rd of the same year. That train originated in Scranton and chugged along destined for New York. The MCHA continues, “The advent of the railroad changed the sleepy farm community to an industrial center. Before 1870, Crystal Springs Brewery, Burt Brothers Bottling Works, and The Elk Horn Tannery built along the railroad’s periphery. Glass factories, foundries, silk mills, cigar and match factories and many other industries followed. The benefit of a transportation system brought hordes of tourists to all the Pocono Mountains. Resorts, hotels, and camps blossomed throughout the countryside, and the depot became a hive of activity…” To accommodate the growing rail system, the East Stroudsburg switching station tower was built in 1908 near the corner of Lackawanna and Analomink Streets. It has a footprint of only about 15 by 21 feet, and stands two stories tall. It was manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to control the switches and signals on the main tracks between Broad Street and Federal Street.

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he East Stroudsburg Railroad Tower Society says, “The Stroudsburg tower has 38 levers… Over the years, some switches and signals were removed, and so a few levers became spare. A major change came in about 1937, when the mechanical signals (“semaphores”) were replaced by color light signals (red, yellow and green lights). The relays and circuits for this change required the installation of the concrete relay house next to the tower. Since only one lever was needed to control a signal (instead of as many as three levers for the three semaphore arms on a signal), many more levers became spares.” Hurricanes Connie and Diane hit the Poconos in August of 1955 and destroyed several areas of the Lackawanna’s track, halting rail passage for a few weeks. By 1958, seven passenger trains passed the East Stroudsburg switching tower in each direction every day, as well as numerous freight trains. Even so, the Railroad Company was beginning to experience financial woes. As a result, in 1960, the Lackawanna Railroad merged with the Erie Railroad to form the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Ten years later, in January of 1970, passenger service through East Stroudsburg ended. In 1976, the Erie Lackawanna merged with other railroads to form Conrail. Just one year later, Conrail removed track and signal systems and stopped staffing the switching tower because of declining rail traffic. The Dansbury Depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (#80003572) - the official list of US cultural resources worthy of preservation. The Register is part of a program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s

National Park Service. Their mission is to “coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources.” Unfortunately, despite its status as a protected building, the Depot was ravaged by a fire in 2009. This event was just the beginning of its struggle for survival. In July of 2010, a local real estate developer, Troy Nauman, bought the Dansbury Depot and announced plans to demolish it; He wanted to replace it with a three-story apartment building. This threat to a local piece of history sparked the formation of the “Save the Dansbury Depot” citizens’ preservation group whose mission was to prevent the razing from happening. Dr. Joseph Mattioli who owned the Pocono Raceway became a patron by pledging $500,000 toward this effort. Mr. Nauman went ahead with his construction plans on the original site (where the aforementioned restaurants reside today) but the Depot itself was spared by some creative problem solving. Grants from ESSA bank and the Monroe County Commissioners provided the funds needed for Mr. Nauman to deed the Dansbury Depot building to the town. In 2010, the preservation group arranged to have the building moved to a new, permanent foundation across the tracks from its original site. The building was picked up spun around 180 degrees by Wolfe House and Building Movers during its snail-like move. The side of the station that originally faced the tracks is still facing the tracks across the way.

Timeline 1960, October: The Lackawanna RR merges with the Erie Railroad to form the Erie Lackawanna. 1970, Janaury: Passenger service through Stroudsburg ends. 1976, April 1: The Erie Lackawanna merges with other railroads to form Conrail. 1977: Because of declining rail traffic, Conrail removes track and signal systems and discontinues staffing the switching tower. 1980: The Dansbury Depot is added to the National Register of Historic Places (#80003572). 2009: A suspicious fire rages through the depot. 2010, July: Troy Nauman, a local developer, signs a contract to buy the East Stroudsburg station and announces plans to demolish it and replace it with a three-story apartment building. The Save the Dansbury Depot Citizens Group Preservation forms and Dr. Joseph Mattioli (who owned the Pocono Raceway) pledges $500k. 2010, October: The station begins its slow move across the tracks from its original site and heads for a new permanent foundation next to the switching tower. 2014, February: The Eastburg Community Alliance welcomes the community to the newly refurbished Dansbury Depot.

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n addition, renovations were initiated to restore the station to its original appearance with the Lackawanna railroad. The Eastburg Community Alliance salvaged much of the building’s original stained glass. Locally constructed woodwork replaced the firedamaged interior and authentic period lighting was installed. A luggage cart from the original train station sits sentry outside the building. Since 2014, the Dansbury Depot has hosted small seasonal festivals and is available for rental to the public for meetings and events. If these, and other points of historical significance, interest you, check out The “Passport to History of Monroe County” with the Monroe County Historical Association. This roadmap will help you discover museums and historical sites in the Pocono Mountains. The 40-page Passport includes detailed profiles of each historical site as well as vintage photographs. To assist you in planning your route, addresses and directions or GPS coordinates are provided along with phone numbers, websites and email. The Association says, “For added fun, you can have your Passport stamped at many of the sites.” P Trackside Station Grill Phone:(570) 424-3200 Menu: tracksidestationgrill.com Liquid Restaurant & Martini Bar Phone:(570) 420-0100 Menu: liquidmartinibar.com The National Register of Historic Places Web: www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/

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The Eastburg Community Alliance has rehabilitated the 1863 “Historic Dansbury Depot” (East Stroudsburg’s Train Station) as a centerpiece for community events and an educational resource. Our goal for the adaptive re-use of this iconic station is to support historic preservation, heritage tourism, downtown beautification, and education about our history in downtown East Stroudsburg. This project was designed to promote civic pride, engage multiple generations in community enhancement, and increase community involvement. In the future, we hope to feature the Dansbury Depot Station as a museum and gallery that will become an educational resource to: K-12 students of Monroe County, faculty, staff and students of East Stroudsburg University and Northampton Community College, residents of Monroe and surrounding counties, as well as tourists, historians, and rail enthusiasts from across the nation. Thousands have passed through this station or have been influenced by its history, and we are proud and pleased to be able to offer this building back to the community for future generations. At present, we host several community festivals including train-fests, seasonal activities, and outdoor concerts. The building can be rented for special occasions, meetings, parties, etc. For information, contact the ECA office at 570-4247540 or visit our website www. eastburgalliance.com Susan Randall Downtown Manager Eastburg Community Alliance 570-424-7540

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he history of Monroe County’s rail lines began over 150 years ago. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad established tracks on the east side of the Brodhead Creek, and the first train to New York from Scranton passed through East Stroudsburg on May 13, 1856. Near the corner of Lackawanna and Analomink Streets in East Stroudsburg stands a strange, small building located just next to the railroad tracks. With a footprint of only about 15 by 21 feet, the tower stands two stories tall. This is the railroad signal tower. With its many windows in the upper floor, the tower provided a man working inside with a clear view of the tracks. The man could also be easily seen from below, but the structure was private, not open to the public, and perhaps there was a bit of a mystery about what the building was for and why the man was working there. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the tower was not as private or as restricted as the railroad company would have liked, and there are many local stories of the tower’s illicit visitors. The visitors were likely even more curious, and perhaps a bit mystified about the tower’s workings after they got inside. The East Stroudsburg Tower controlled the switches and signals on the main tracks between Broad Street and Federal Street. When the tower was built in 1908, there were two main tracks from Federal Street to Hoboken, NJ, four tracks from Broad Street to Henryville (about 9 miles north of the tower), and at least two other tracks. There were several other tracks and switches in the area, but these were not controlled from the tower.

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Rail Tower in East Stroudsburg CO-WRITTEN BY AMY LEISER, MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND KENDRICK BISSET, EAST STROUDSBURG RAILROAD TOWER SOCIETY PRESIDENT

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arge levers inside the tower operated the switches and signals through mechanical connections. Through links and cranks, the levers pushed and pulled rods alongside the track to move switches, signals, and locking devices. The levers were equipped with mechanical locking so that they could only be moved in the correct sequence. First, the switches were positioned and then locked. Only then, could a signal be cleared. Once the signal was cleared, the switches and locks could not be moved. The interlocking between the levers gave the name “interlocking machine” to the assembly of levers. The power to move the levers, switches, locks, and signals came from the tower operator’s arms - hence, the nickname for this type of interlocking: an “armstrong” machine. The East Stroudsburg tower has 38 levers, and when the tower was first built, all 38 levers were used. This was unusual; most towers were provided with spare levers, or at least spare spaces for levers. Over the years, some switches and signals were removed, leaving a few levers as spares. A major reason for the change to the operation was made in about 1937, when the mechanical signals (“semaphores”) were replaced by color light signals (red, yellow, and green lights). The relays and circuits for this change required the installation of the concrete relay house next to the tower. Since only one lever was needed to control a signal (instead of as many as three levers for the three semaphore arms on a signal), many more levers became spares.

Two of the levers in the tower operated mechanical crossing gates across Analomink Street, just outside the tower. There were four gates, two on each side of the tracks. When lowered, the gates provided a barricade to road traffic. Today, the mechanical gates have been replaced by automatic electrically-operated gates with flashing lights. The tower was manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Only one man (women almost never worked as tower operators) was on duty at a time. The tower was equipped with a toilet and a sink, although in 1908, there may just have been an outhouse. Heat was provided by a coal stove in the downstairs room, but originally there was a central steam boiler for the Stroudsburg area which probably heated the tower (as well as several other buildings). In 1917, there were over 4,000 mechanical towers across the United States. Today, there are none in service, and only a handful have been preserved. Where did all of these towers go? Some were replaced with power interlocking machines while others were abandoned when tracks were abandoned. The East Stroudsburg tower contained an example of a signal system which replaced many other towers. There were several other towers in the area. West Henryville controlled the west end of tracks 3 and 4. Analomink controlled the entrance to the small yard there. Gravel Place (near present Mill Creek Road) controlled connections to the roundhouse for helper locomotives, and Slateford Junction controlled the junction between the “old main” and the new (in 1911) cutoff across to New Jersey. These towers were all manned full time. In 1942, the towers at West Henryville and Analomink were replaced by electric interlockings, remotely controlled from the Gravel Place tower. The new system, known

Among much other damage, Bell’s Bridge, about two and a half miles east of Stroudsburg, was destroyed. This double track bridge was replaced by a single track bridge in September 1955.

The East Stroudsburg Railroad Tower Society has been working for about ten years to restore the tower. Much of the effort has been devoted to the building: the last, or at least one of two, wood Lackawanna towers remaining. The roof is tight, windows have been replaced, there is new paint inside and out, and there is new electrical wiring. The all-volunteer non-profit Society has begun to work on the signal equipment inside. For additional information on the organization, please visit www. esrrtower.org. This series of features on the Historic Dansbury Depot and Switch tower is sponsored by Mr. Brian Crawford. Brian is the president of the Eastburg Community Alliance and owns and operates Rootin’ Tootin’ Hot Dogs on West Main Street in Stroudsburg. Thank You Brian.

as Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), allowed one operator to control several interlockings, with controls and indications transmitted over a single pair of wires. Small levers and indication lights allowed operation without much physical effort; the switches were equipped with electric motors, and the locking was performed electrically instead of mechanically. The small CTC machine was moved from Gravel Place to East Stroudsburg in 1950, and the interlocking at Gravel Place was replaced by CTC. Finally, the interlocking at Slateford Junction was added to the CTC machine in 1951, closing that tower. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad carried a significant amount of traffic, both freight and passenger. As late as 1958, there were seven passenger trains a day in each direction past the East Stroudsburg tower, and many more freight trains. The main line was double track all the way from Hoboken to Buffalo, and these tracks received heavy use. Even with this level of traffic, the Lackawanna, along with other railroads in the northeast, was in financial trouble even before hurricanes Connie and Diane hit the Poconos in August, 1955. The rainfall from the two hurricanes destroyed several areas of the Lackawanna’s track, and brought all rail traffic in the Poconos to a halt for several weeks.

The weakened Lackawanna finally merged with the Erie Railroad in October, 1960 to form the Erie Lackawanna. Passenger service through Stroudsburg ended in January, 1970. The Erie Lackawanna, in turn, merged with other railroads to form Conrail on April 1, 1976. During this time, rail traffic declined, and track and signal systems were removed. As far as we know, the tower was finally removed from service in 1986. That the tower has survived since its closure is something of a miracle. Conrail seemed to have a policy of scrapping abandoned facilities, but for some reason, the tower did not suffer this fate. The largest piece of equipment in the tower, the mechanical interlocking machine, is largely intact. When one thinks of a rail system, pictures of large engines pulling multiple cars and train stations that picked up and dropped off passengers and freight come to mind, but it is important to recognize the small, unassuming buildings that actually ensured the safety and efficiency of the entire rail system. P The Monroe County Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving the rich history of Monroe County. For additional information on the railroad industry in Monroe County or the Monroe County Historical Association, please visit www.MonroeHistorical.org.

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Winter Exercise G Guidelines COURTESY OF THE ASPCA

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ETTING PETS who dislike the cold to go outside in winter can be a challenge, but chilly weather or not, pets need fresh air and exercise. ASPCA experts assure us that while short-haired and smaller breeds may require cozy apparel to protect them from winter’s bite, others simply need a little training to learn how to enjoy a cold-weather romp.

“With a few simple training tricks—and the right attire—pet parents can teach animal companions to be much more enthusiastic about playing outdoors in winter,” says ASPCA Director of Anti-Cruelty Behavior Rehabilitation Kristen Collins.

1. Entice your pooch with off-leash exercise sessions, playing tug or fetch, or romping with canine buddies—the more aerobic the activity, the warmer the dog will be.

2. If your dog’s playing off-leash, you can use treats to reward her for fetching toys—even if you usually don’t have to. The extra incentive might further spark her interest in the great (and chilly!) outdoors.

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treats during outdoor excursions. While on a brisk walk, pop something delicious into her mouth every now and then—or feed her breakfast by hand while outdoors.

outside may simply be a matter of keeping her warm:

4. Winter is a great time to enroll in indoor training classes. Sports like agility and flyball are often taught in heated facilities and are excellent exercise for the canine body and mind—and you’ll enjoy them, too!

5. Walk your pet in wooded areas during the winter months. The forest not only provides protection from wind, but the rich smells, sights and sounds can be infinitely interesting for dogs to investigate, distracting them from chilly temperatures.

6. Many dogs dislike going outside during winter because snow, salt and chemical de-icers hurt their paws. Canine booties can protect paws, while keeping them warm—and disposable latex boots are available for dogs who don’t like the feel of thicker boots.

7. Musher’s Secret, a waxy substance that you can apply to your dog’s paws, can be an effective alternative to booties for protecting toes and paw pads in snow and ice.

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USS Pocono

BY AMY LEISER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION WWW.MONROEHISTORICAL.ORG

lthough American Naval ships have been around since the late 1700s, it wasn’t until May 3, 1819 that Congress formally assigned the task of naming ships to the Secretary of the Navy. The first names were after States, but as more ships were built, the Secretary needed to expand the types of names used. Navy ships came in a variety of classifications and functions, and the names were expanded to reflect the diversity of ships.

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After running out of states’ names, the Secretary began to use names from a number of different origins, including: cities, such as Lexington and Houston; animal and bird names, such as Porpoise and Raven; celestial bodies, such as Jupiter; individuals such as George Washington; even native American tribes, Navajo. By the 1940s the Secretary of the Navy started using names of American mountain ranges to identify ships. On December 29, 1945, the USS Pocono was commissioned by the US Navy. The USS Pocono was an Amphibious Force Flagship (AGC-16) that measured 459 feet and 2 inches long, 63 feet wide, and would travel at 16 knots. Hosting 130 officers and 1200 men, the USS Pocono’s principal mission was to provide extensive communication (via radio and radar) for commanding amphibious operations. For the first few years, the USS Pocono traveled along the Atlantic Coast from Newfoundland to the Caribbean; the ship didn’t do this for long, though, as it was decommissioned in 1949. In 1951, the USS Pocono was recommissioned and became an Amphibious Command Ship (LCC-16). The ship then became active in international affairs and traveled often between Norfolk, Virginia and other nations. In 1956, the USS Pocono was in the Mediterranean during the Suez Canal Crisis, and in 1958, the ship assisted with the communication needs during the Beiruit Crisis. By 1962, the USS Pocono was again in the Mediterranean, practicing amphibious exercises, but was recalled to the United States with the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Through the mid to late 1960s, the USS Pocono returned to the Eastern US Coast, performing routine operations and not traveling further than the Dominican Republic to assist with a peace-keeping mission in Santo Domingo. By 1971, the USS Pocono was decommissioned for the final time, and in 1976 the name was struck from the Naval Register. Although remembered, the USS Pocono is no longer active, having been sold for scrap metal on December 9, 1981. P

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eeping humans healthy is a big job, but at least we can whine, complain, and otherwise describe our symptoms in exquisite detail to determine the cause of the problem. We concern ourselves with prevention and treatment of illness and injury, not only to individuals but for entire communities and populations. We know that injuries and illnesses stem from many sources including viruses, bacteria, insects and other creepy-crawly vectors, weak immune systems, and physical dangers such as ice and snow.

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n any case, the following are some simple rules and ideas that can prevent putting wildlife in harm’s way during the winter months.

Please don’t feed bear. Luckily, bears are beginning their denning season and aren’t generally up and about until March or so, but feeding bears reduces their fear of people, a process called habituation. Bear that do not fear humans risk being trapped, or even killed when their behavior crosses the lines of humandetermined acceptability. There are folks who not only hand-feed bears, but invite them into their homes, and even feed them marshmallows “mouth-to-mouth”. This behavior endangers every other person that bear comes in contact with. The other problem for bears is garbage. Keep it in closed containers INSIDE your garage until garbage day. You can’t blame a bear for being a bear, and all kinds of critters love our garbage. At the very least, attach a suet feeder to the inside of the can and place an ammonia-soaked sponge in the suet feeder. The odor will repel most animals.

Don’t feed deer. First, feeding deer is feeding not only deer, but bears and rodents. Concentrating animals around food spreads disease like wildfire. All those mouths munching on the same pile, poop accumulating, etc. is just not safe. Rodents harbor many dangers which can cause human disease—Hanta virus, plague, ticks carrying Lyme disease and several other more recently discovered tick-borne diseases etc. Deer will not starve to death without your help, and the lean winter months will help to reduce the birth of fawns, helping to naturally balance the population. 30 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY 2016

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Be sure you have wildlife-proofed your home, so that conflicts don’t occur in winter between you and wildlife attempting to share your abode. Animals attempting to den in one’s attic, crawlspace and inside walls can do real damage, and introduce fleas etc. into your home. Relocating them in cold weather generally results in the animal’s death, so prevention is better for homeowner and animal. P Have a safe, healthy and warm winter! Katherine Uhler Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center 361 Cherry Drive Stroudsburg PA 18360 www.poconowildlife.org

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Only other nighttime denizens greeted me at each successive listening location. The last of the spring peepers peeped, American toads trilled, a great horned owl hooted. The air temperature steadily dropped as the sky transitioned to mostly cloudy, then completely overcast. Conditions for optimal whip-poor-will calling gradually worsened and, by the time the route was completed just before midnight, a drizzling rain fell. “Did you hear any?” my wife later asked as I wearily crawled into bed. “One,” I replied and drifted off to sleep. She had no idea how much it meant to me to hear that single bird.

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ne minute elapsed. The road behind the truck wrapped around the base of Hickory Nut Hill, just outside the little village of Waller, in northern Columbia County. From that direction, not too far away, an unmistakable rhythmic, plaintive call pierced the silence and filled me with nostalgia: Whip-poor will, whip-poor-will, whip-poor-will. A smile crossed my face. After only a few repetitions, the calling abruptly stopped and would not resume.

and substantial calling of the birds indicated an impending storm. The Mohegan tribe of Native Americans held the belief that makiwasug (magic little people) traveled through the forest at night in the shape of whippoor-wills. The squat and diminutive adult bird weighs around 2 ounces with a wingspan of 19 inches. A whippoor-will has a gaping mouth and sports two vertical rows of bristles flared toward the front of the bill to funnel insect prey captured in flight. Its plumage is a mix of camouflaging browns and grays. Both sexes have a white neck band, the male with white outer tail feathers. Soft plumage enables them to fly as silently as an owl and their large eyes provide excellent night vision. A gleam of red or bright orange eyes in the glare of automobile headlights may reveal a whip-or-will’s position as it sits along the road waiting for a meal to pass overhead. Whip-poor-wills perch on branches or sit on the ground where they fly up to catch beetles, mosquitoes, gnats, and a variety of moths. The birds are most active on moonlit nights when moths and other nocturnal insects are backlit against the bright night sky. The whip-poor-will is named for the male’s repeated springtime nocturnal calling. The whip is sharp, the poor falls away, and the will is the highest note. The amorous bachelors call mainly at dusk and dawn to attract females. In Pennsylvania, whip-poorwills start calling in late April or early May, when migrating males arrive from the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America. The calling continues through June and fades away in July. Eastern whip-poor-wills require large tracts of forests with sparse understory and inhabit deciduous and mixed deciduous-coniferous

stands with scattered open areas for foraging. They prefer young forests with clearings and are also found in the scrub oak barrens habitat of the Poconos. Their courtship display is rarely seen, but has been documented. The male quietly approaches the female on the ground while circling her and purring as she bobs and sways. It is believed that the reproductive behavior of whip-poor-wills correlates with the lunar cycle. Males sing longer on moonlit nights, and hatching usually occurs when the moon is waxing so that the increased light makes foraging easier for the adults, which must now feed nestlings as well as themselves. The female lays one to two eggs directly on the ground in dry open woods. The cream-colored eggs have brown spots and are perfectly camouflaged in pine needles or leaf litter. The female incubates the eggs during the day, and both parents share incubation duties at night. The eggs hatch in 19 to 21 days. The hatchlings are covered in down and soon capable of short-distance movements to help them elude predators. The chicks are fed a steady diet of regurgitated insects until they fledge at around 21 days.

Surveying whip-poor-wills In recent years, conservationists and the general public have come to share a general sense that populations of nightjars have been declining. However, there was no empirical data to help describe the changes or to help plot a strategy to reverse population losses. In 2007, the Center for Conservation Biology – a cooperative of the College of William and Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University - formed the National Nightjar Survey to collect current nightjar distribution and population data. The

Pennsylvania Game Commission is a partner in this effort. Volunteers conduct standardized roadside counts on scheduled moonlit nights, by driving and stopping at 10 points along a predetermined route. At each point, observers count nightjars seen or heard during a six-minute period. Gathering this information over time will point to changes in nightjar distribution and population size while experts simultaneously analyze changes in habitat composition. A dramatic decline of the whippoor-wills in Pennsylvania can be seen when comparing numbers of these birds noted during the first Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas survey conducted from 1983 to 1989, and the second survey conducted from 2004 to 2009. Nightjars, as a group, were found to be experiencing the steepest decline of all insectivorous birds and overall whip-poor-will detection declined 42 percent. The bird nearly disappeared from previously occupied parts of western Pennsylvania and had drastic losses in the northeast portions of the Ridge and Valley Province. This drop prompted the Ornithological Technical Committee of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey to list the eastern Whip-poor-will as “vulnerable” in Pennsylvania. The whip-poor-will’s decline is a complex issue that likely stems from a combination of several factors. A decline in aerial insects, especially moths, could be contributing to the decline whip-poor-wills and other insect-eating birds, including the common nighthawk. Dependence on aerial insects is something all nightjars have in common. Some scientists believe agricultural pesticides might be playing a role, as well. Habitat loss and composition changes might also be key factors in the decline. Whip-poor-wills are an edge species that needs a mix of

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It happened only a few days after that nightjar survey. Chores at the barn were completed just as the sun slipped over the horizon and I was walking back toward the house. Swallows swooped and darted in the buggy twilight, their crops full of insects, ready to return to dried-mud nests crowded with young. Bats queued in the barn rafters like fuzzy fighter jets preparing for an aircraft-carrier launch. A bird began calling and I ran the remaining distance to the house. My wife and I stood on the front porch. “Listen,” I said. For a few moments, only silence. Then, from atop a nearby ridge, we heard a lone nightjar calling out its name.

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How to Get There The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spans a long, narrow trek between Interstate 80 in the south and I-84 in the north. The main north/south thoroughfare is US 209 in eastern Pennsylvania.

A Little History The 32-mile trail is a project of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. It’s named after Joseph Michael McDade who represented the 10th congressional district of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives from 1963 – 1999. Joe McDade was the chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and a member of the Subcommittee on the Interior. During his 36-year tenure in the House, he was instrumental in establishing the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, the Steamtown National Historic Site, and the National Fishery Laboratory in Wellsboro.

The Nitty Gritty About 90% of the trail is a 5-foot to 8-foot wide gravel road, and the rest is an occasional, well-manicured “path.” You’ll find trailheads for entering and exiting the trail at about every half-mile to five-mile intervals. If you enter at the Hialeah Trailhead – the southernmost trail end point - and travel up to the Turn Farm Trailhead along River Road, you’ll find the terrain is mostly level with a few gentle hills and is easy-to-moderate to navigate.

The Conservancy describes part of the trail further north between Owens Trailhead and Bushkill as “more challenging with a steep hill and a section where you will have to travel on the roadway for a few tenths of a mile.” Cross-country skiers will enjoy the 10 miles of flat trail between the Eshback Trailhead and the White Pines Trailhead. Some sections of the trail north of the White Pines Trailhead are designated for hiking only. Pets are welcome! Bikers have a 15 mph speed limit and must yield to pedestrians. The the trail between Pittman Orchard and the northern-most trail end point at Milford Beach promises stunning vistas of rural landscapes and a view of the Snyder Farm silo.

Selected Trips

Make a Plan and Get Going! How far do you want to go? Use this guide for point-to-point distances and take along these 10 essential items in your day pack: • Hydration, lunch or snacks •L ayers of clothing that can be added or removed for temperature control • Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses •E quipment such as a GPS device, binoculars, a flashlight, multi-tool and emergency repair items • A first aid kit and matches in a waterproof case A journal for note-taking is optional, but don’t forget your camera! P

Here are a few selected trips recommended by Trail Links. For a map containing additional information, including geocoded photographs, vista points and parking places visit www.traillink.com/trail-maps/ mcdade-recreational-trail.aspx. Short, flat bike ride: Bushkill Village north to Egypt Mills, round trip up to 8 miles, flat run in Bushkill, including farmed flats, wetlands, shale cliffs, river access, and Tom's Creek. Restrooms at Bushkill Village and Egypt Mills History Hiking: Old roads, houses and barns: Turn Farm Spur north to Bushkill Village, round trip up to 6.4 miles, best explored on foot. Steep switchbacks up to the boardwalk over the swamp, then rolling trail. Restrooms at Turn Farm and Bushkill Village

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The McDade Recreational Trail extends most the length of the park and presents views of the river, charming streams, open farm fields, forests, and historic landscapes. The trail offers hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers areas of varied difficulty, from easy to strenuous.

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With trailheads distributed between ½ and 5 miles apart, this trail offers a section for just about any visitor. Additionally, most trailheads are along the park’s free bus route that operates summer weekends.

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From Hialeah to Owens trailheads, the trail is mostly flat as it traverses former settlements and farms. From the Owens Trailhead on Freeman Tract Road, the trail switchbacks sharply up the side of the Hogback, or ridge, to the park’s headquarters. Observation decks on the side of the headquarters facility provide wildlife viewing areas.

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The next several miles of the trail are dominated by the river to the east and the cliffs to the west, with the trail and US 209 squeezed between in places. From Raymondskill Creek to Milford Beach, the Raymondskill Cliff parallels the nearly flat trail. The northern terminus of the McDade Trail is Milford Beach, a popular recreation site for local residents since 1945. Whether you start from this end, Hialeah, or a point in between, you are sure to find something to fit any mood. Seasonal Restrictions The trail between Pittman Orchard and White Pines Trailhead is closed from December 1st to August 15th yearly for resource protection; most of this section allows hiking ONLY when it is open. Please observe restrictions posted on bulletin boards at these trailheads. River Road may close after snowfalls or heavy rain and wind storms. Freeman Tract Road and Community Drive are township roads with no winter service. SERVICES LEGEND

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“GREAT GRANDFATHER MALACHY MICHAEL MC COY” By Boots Mc Coy

Hi folks … how’s it been goin’? Right now I would like to tell you about how the Mc Coy Clan came to live in America and spread all across the lands. It all began with Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather Malachy Michael Mc Coy. It all started something like this: It’s the year 1714 in County Cork, Ireland. Twenty-one year old Malachy Michael Mc Coy stands in front of a tribunal of judges in county court. The senior jurist hands down a sentence; “Malachy Michael Mc Coy, you are hereby sentenced to hang by the neck until dead for the offense of stealing chickens”. Now, you might think that death by hanging is a pretty severe punishment for stealing chickens, except Malachy had been stealing chickens since he was 12 years old. He was really good at stealing chickens. Over the years, he had stolen no less than 200 chickens. Malachy had this thing about chickens. When caught, which was often since he was a little slow in both the mind and on his 44 44 POCONO POCONOLIVING LIVINGMAGAZINE MAGAZINE©© DECEMBER DECEMBER2015/JANUARY 2015/JANUARY2016 2016

feet, he was sentenced to 30 days, 90 days, 180 days and so on until the judges finally had enough of his thieving behavior. Today it might be said that he was incorrigible, not amenable to treatment, or incapable of rehabilitation, but in those times he was just labeled a worthless scoundrel and scalawag. Therefore, hanging was the best choice for this character. Yet, although Malachy was a little slow, he was also very lucky. While he was sitting and waiting in jail for his date of execution, it was discovered that he and the keeper of the jail were cousins. Of course, at that time in Ireland probably everyone were cousins. Needless to say an “escape” was arranged whereby, under the cover of night and on the eve before his execution, Malachy secretly dug a tunnel under the jail house wall to gain his freedom. No one knew that his cousin, the jailer, gave him the shovel. Malachy quickly made his way across country to the waterfront and stowed away on a cargo ship bound to the new world. Three months later, starving, cold and near dead, Malachy jumps ship in what is now New York harbor. On the dock, he sees a crate of chickens and steals four, (2 in each hand) to help start his life in the new world. Malachy had this thing about chickens, and obviously, his time in jail, near execution and torturous ocean crossing had not made a change in his habits. He immediately ate one chicken, traded another for a room at the inn, and saved the other two for future needs.

Next day, Malachy makes some inquires around town as to where he might find employment and some land for himself. He learns that by going west, to what is today Pennsylvania, he will find settlers eager to take him on as a hired hand. Trading his last 2 chickens, he bought a grub stake and headed west. When he got to his destination, he soon learned that there was a family by the name of Mc Cool farming 3500 acres along a stream called Brodheads Creek and looking for hired help. Sensing he was lucky to come across another Irishman, he quickly made his way along the creek until he came to the Mc Cool homestead. The settlers, Graden & Mary Mc Cool were thrilled to see a fellow from Ireland arrive on their doorstep. And since they had five daughters, but no sons, they were especially happy to see this fine, strapping and handsome young man in front of them who could help with the heavy chores of farming. It also appeared the daughters were very interested. Following a long tradition of indentured servitude, Graden & Mary offered Malachy room & board for seven years of his labor, and at the end of those seven years, they would deed him 500 acres of their lands to have for his own as final payment for his services.

type, was happy to see boys being born to help on the farm and encouraged Malachy to “keep up the good work”. In less than 7 years, Malachy had six children with each of the five daughters for a total of 30 kids, mostly boys too, running around all over the country with the name of Mc Coy. He had finally found something he could do better than stealing chickens. After working for the Mc Cools’ for seven years and earning his own farm, Malachy did not live long thereafter. He died at the early age of 42. Some say from sheer exhaustion. At his funeral, all the Mc Cool daughters stood nearby and cried and moaned profusely. So, this is how the Mc Coy clan came to spread out across the lands so quickly. All thanks to a chicken thief who was very, very lucky. Well folks, it’s time to go. I have to make some more moonshine. But thanks for stoppin’ by, and remember … If you’re lucky enough to live in the mountains, you’re lucky enough.

Boots

So, it was set up that Malachy could take his meals in the main house with the family, but his sleeping quarters would have to be in the barn since there was no room in the house. Now, Graden & Mary’s daughters were simple farm girls, already past child bearing age, and frankly, they had not seen an eligible man like this in all their years on the farm. So, within a fairly short time, the girls would take turns going out to barn after supper each night to “help Malachy finish his chores for the day”. Like I said before, Malachy was a very lucky fellow. Thus in no time, all the girls were carrying babies and later they all bore sons. Mary was kind of upset that things turned out this way since the girls were not married and such, but Graden, who was a more practical

Illustrations by Bruce Hutchison Boots McCoy is a Pocono native and lives in a log cabin deep in the woods of Canadensis with his dog, “Ginger.” He spends most of his time hunting and fishing, but sometimes when he gets into the homemade whisky from his still, he takes naps that last for three days and nights.