Journal of the Pocono Plateau, April 30–May13, 2021

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April 30–May 13, 2021

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PMSD makes plans for normalcy in new school year

by Jeanine Hofbauer

after. Reciting the volunteer organization’s mission statement — Motivation; At the April 21 Pocono Adaptability; Service; Keeping Mountain School Board Connections — all agreed meeting, Superintendent Student Council has helped Dr. Elizabeth Robison them excel outside the announced Pocono classroom. Video testimonials Mountain School District’s plans to return to five day in from alumni shared how their experience has built person school sessions for grades Kindergarten through confidence with skills to succeed in successful careers 12. Sharing optimism that like broadcasting, public the 2021-2022 school year relations, IT, and corporate can bring back normalcy, she said the Monday through retailer planning.

Business Manager Joe Friday learning will continue to be in sync with Centers Colozza gave details of a shared risk assessment of for Disease Control and the Public School Employees Department of Health Retirement System (PSERs) guidelines. for July 1, 2021 to June 30, A year of adapting to 2024, released April 19.

COVID constraints has While the district’s rate will also established new online remain at 34.94% in the capabilities to benefit the 2021-2022 school year, a ½ district and students. Plans to ¾% increase in contribuare in place to use Google tion charges is expected for Classroom should weather some members. cause disruption in school A State of the District report attendance, though schools cannot go above a maximum is expected to be presented at the May 5 Pocono Mountain five days virtual learning School Board meeting. The cap. discussion will evaluate issues Pocono Mountain West that impact finances.

Student Council members Visit PMSD.org for sign-on acknowledged alumni and instructions plus updates on current students’ roles played in the community during their the meeting agenda and time at West High School and location.

Tobyhanna Site LLC plans topic for township supervisors

by Ruth Isenberg

site plan is shown above.

Township solicitor Jonathan Tobyhanna Site LLC was one Reiss noted that any time conof the main topics at both straints were largely selfTobyhanna Township April created, and suggested Supervisors meetings. At the revisiting the matter at the April 5 work session, the com- April 19 meeting. pany requested permission to At that session, changes to proceed with site footers and the road configuration to allow foundation work for a Dunkin’ from trucks turning from Donuts and an urgent care Harvest Lane were discussed, facility, at their own risk, even as well as the results of a meetthough a highway occupancy ing held on site to deal with a permit had not yet been isshort list of 20 items to take sued, and conditions set by the care of to meet Planning Comtownship Planning Commismission guidelines. Tobyhansion had not yet been met. The na Site LLC principal Joseph

Bennett said the project was progressing nicely. While supervisors approved allowing the firm to move ahead with site work, with supervisor John Kerrick abstaining, Atty.

Reiss noted that until road design is finalized, the plan needs some form of approval by the board before work on the road can be started.

Short-term rentals were again discussed, with supervisor John Holahan taking the lead. He suggested at the work session that supervisors form See TOBYHANNA TWP, page 2

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a committee to make recommendations. At the April 19 meeting, Holahan reported he was looking into how many short-term rentals already exist in the township. The number is currently 286, according to Monroe County, though he found more than 300 listings online. and an estimated 1,500 county-wide.

This is considerably lower than the figure of 600+ that had been mentioned at some previous sessions. He urged setting up a standing committee for a year, and promised to come back to the board with suggested names of particpants, including some of the residents who have previously spoken in favor of wellmanaged short-term rentals.

Wendy Manley of Lake Naomi asked about the status of the short-term rental ordinance/zoning amendment that had been proposed.

Holahan replied that he felt the township should let property owners start registering, but that he didn’t want to do it two stages. Manley suggested not having a registration process meant those who had short-term rentals were “operating in a very gray area,” and Holahan agreed, noting that right now it’s against the ordinance.

Atty. Reiss advised against grandfathering people in, “only act once in allowing the use and putting in regulations for the use at the same time,” he said. If the township takes the route of adopting a stand-alone ordinance, they would not have to go back to the township and county planning commissions, and could have a public hearing within a month. The ordinance could

be tweaked after a year to make any needed adjustments.

Bills of $418,937.45 were approved for payment.

Manager Robert Bartel told supervisors he had turned down a request for use of the fireplace in the main lodge at Blanche Price Park. Supervisors agreed because of liability concerns, and suggested that it be posted.

The Memorial Day parade has been cancelled because of COVID concerns.

Several committee appointments were made. Bill VanGilder was reappointed to the Zoning Hearing Board. Newly appointed supervisor Rachel Shickling was named to two of the positions previously held by former supervisor Lloyd Vought, the NID and the Sewer Authority. Assistant township manager Autumn

Canfield will fill the vacant seat on the Council of Governments, with manager Bartel as alternate.

Go-to-Meeting audience member Heidi Pickard noted that minutes have not been posted, and the township budget is not online. She also asked whether Community Day and/or the Fall Festival would be held this year. Township secretary Crystal Butler reported that the website was being updated. Bartel said that because COVID numbers have been going up, the township personnel was not going to spend time planning those events.

Pickard also asked for an update on construction of a dog park at the former community pool. She was told equipment is rented for the last week in April to start the demolition.

Deadline for the next issue of The Journal of the Pocono Plateau is Monday, May 10.

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USAF Thunderbirds to headline at The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow Same Show with Two Event Dates August 21 & 22 The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will headline The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow in 2021. The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow will include the same program taking place on consecutive days, Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22. Tickets and additional information can be found by visiting www.poconoairshow. com. “‘The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow’ is back, bigger and faster,” said Pocono Raceway President, Ben May. “We are thrilled to announce the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be the main event at our unique, stadium-style air show. It is going to be a treat for everyone in attendance as

the jets will be at near eye-level. This will be one of the biggest events in the Pocono Mountains this summer and one you are not going to want to miss!”

Tickets for both air show dates are available at www.poconoairshow.com or by calling Pocono Raceway at 1-800722-3929. Tickets for adults start at $20 and kids (ages 12 and under) tickets start at just $10. Parking will be $10, per car. Additional guest information, including safety protocols and guidance, will be announced closer to the event date and updated at www.poconoairshow.com.

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tertainment and incredible performances. In addition to the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, this event will feature the GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team. Each show date will feature the same program with high-flying aerobatic performances, iconic demonstrations and military salutes. More acts are being booked and will be announced

later at www.poconoairshow. com.

The 2021 event is under the planning and guidance of David Schultz Airshows LLC of Clearfield, Pa. Schultz Airshows has coordinated airshows and provided the Air Traffic Control and Announcing for over 500 events in their 25-year history all over North America and the Caribbean.

Many of their events are well known in the region including airshows along the Atlantic City Beachfront, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Dover AFB, Binghamton, NY, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pa. Note: All events, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions and fees may apply for ticket purchases.

BWA’s Native Plant Sale blooms online now Brodhead Watershed Association is hosting an online Native Plant Sale, with ordering now through May 21, and curbside pickup of the plants on Saturday, June 5, in Tannersville. The sale will be for pre-paid advance orders made online only.

Approximately 65 types of perennial plants will be avail-

able, with categories for sunand shade-loving plants, as well as deer-resistant ones. All of them are native to this area, so they will be beneficial to the local ecosystem and require less care.

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BWA members get 10% off their entire purchase. Shoppers can buy a BWA membership online along with their plants.

Pre-orders close 5 p.m. Friday, May 21. No refunds. All sales final.

BWA thanks these event sponsors: Lansdowne Insurance Agency, Colonial Auto Sales, Strauser Nature’s Helpers, Pocono Rocks! and Resort Beverage. This event is also made possible by our Environmental Partners: Berkheimer Foundation, Vigon International, Sanofi, Edie Stevens, Mike & Patty Stein and Mark Dodel & Patricia Rylko.

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Circle trap works to destroy spotted lanternflies With spotted lanternfly egg-hatch season looming, homeowners in many Pennsylvania communities are bracing themselves for the arrival of the troublemaker and its never-ending appetite for the sap of grapevines, hardwoods and ornamentals.

Given that the pest has made inroads into Cambria, Cameron, Franklin, Lackawanna, Montour, Pike, Wayne and Westmoreland counties — prompting the state Department of Agriculture to expand its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to 34 counties — this might be the most challenging season yet, noted Emelie Swackhamer, a horticulture educator with Penn State Extension.

“Spotted lanternfly continues to be a problem where it is established, and residents in some new areas will see them for the first time this year,” said Swackhamer, who has been on the front lines of the spotted lanternfly battle since

the pest first was found in Berks County in 2014.

One of the ways property owners can reduce infestations on their properties is by placing traps on trees. Spotted lanternfly nymphs, which will emerge from egg cases over the next several weeks, crawl up tree trunks to feed higher on the tree, and traps can intercept them.

Traps are easy to install, and they can capture large numbers of nymphs, noted Swackhamer. “Traps are most effective during ‘nymph season,’ which is April through July,” she said. “While adults also can be captured by tree traps, they may avoid the traps, resulting in less effectiveness later in the season.”

An effective type of trap is the circle trap, a funnel-style device that wraps around a tree trunk. Spotted lanternfly nymphs and adults are guided into a container — usually a plastic jug or bag — at the top of

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Please contact the church office at 570-646-2650 to reserve your table or for more information. Prepayment for vendor tables/space is required. Checks may be made out to “Pocono Lake United Methodist Church.”

The United Methodist Women of the church sponsor the event, and everyone is invited to participate. It is always well-attended by neighbors,

vacationers, racing fans, and folks simply driving by on Route 940.

There will be a wide variety of items available to purchase, including crafts, artifacts, home décor, and a White Elephant table featuring interesting “treasures” and excellent buys.

The Pocono Lake United Methodist Women will again feature their delicious home baked goods for sale.

the funnel as they move upward to feed on the tree. These traps work best on trees with smooth bark, Swackhamer explained, because bark with deep grooves may allow lanternflies to crawl underneath the trap.

Circle traps can be purchased commercially or can be a do-it-yourself project, using a plastic bag or a jar. Information on how to build one can be found on the Penn State Extension website at https:// extension.psu.edu/how-tobuild-a-new-style-spotted-lanternfly-circle-trap.

“Some people have built similar traps, devising a range of methods that work,” Swackhamer said. “Building these traps is a good project for anyone who wants to destroy spotted lanternflies while saving money by using materials they already have on hand.”

Circle traps are favored over the use of “sticky” bands on trees, she pointed out, because adhesive material is not selective and can capture other animals, including pollinators such as bees and butterflies, birds, squirrels and other species.

“Though circle traps also can catch nontarget species, the potential is significantly lower than the use of sticky bands,” she said. “If property owners still decide to use adhesive tape, they should cover it with a wildlife barrier, such as window screening, and monitor traps frequently.”

The anticipated arrival of Brood X periodical cicadas this season has prompted questions about the potential for these occasional visitors

to become causalities in the battle between citizens and the spotted lanternfly.

“We have not had the opportunity to see what will happen when cicadas encounter circle traps, so we do not know,” Swackhamer said. “Because cicada nymphs crawl up trees, just like spotted lanternflies, I wouldn’t be surprised if some cicadas wind up in circle traps.”

Still, she does not believe circle traps will significantly impact cicada procreation and survival for several reasons, most notably because the considerable number of cicadas that emerge give them, collectively, some insurance against loss from predation or other pitfalls.

In addition, cicadas thrive in large, forested areas where few circle traps are placed.

For those who want to ensure they do not catch cicadas, Swackhamer advises removing circle traps for a few days after the once-in-17-years visitors make their debut. “Cicadas’ tree-crawling behavior happens for a short time after they emerge,” she said. “After that, circle traps can be put back up for the rest of lanternfly-trapping season,” she said.

Finally, Swackhamer asks all citizens to help stop the spotted lanternfly’s spread by check-

ing their vehicles carefully — undercarriages, windshield wipers, wheel wells, luggage racks and such — for spotted lanternflies and egg masses before traveling in and out of the quarantined counties.

The state Department of Agriculture also advises people traveling within the quarantine zone to keep a spotted lanternfly checklist in their vehicles. By signing the checklist, residents are indicating that they have inspected their vehicles for the presence of the spotted lanternfly and have removed any they found.

“Research by scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and other organizations continues to shed light on the lanternfly problem,” she said. “We will continue to share these findings with the public and other stakeholders.”

For the latest information about the spotted lanternfly, the state-imposed quarantine in Pennsylvania, management techniques and how to report a sighting, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/ spotted-lanternfly or the state Department of Agriculture website at https://www.agriculture.pa.gov.

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Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission pulls together officer hiring process

by Jeanine Hofbauer At the April 13 Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission meeting, Chief Chris Wagner announced that the hiring process is underway, with 24 applicants so far. Candidates must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D., and must have reached their 21 st birthday before the deadline for submitting applications. All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a valid PA driver’s license prior to appointment.

Wagner explained that the selection process is by written exam, to be administered May 8. According to the website, the top 60 applicants scoring 70% or higher move onto the physical agility test, scheduled for June 19. First round of interviews will be August 24, with the second round on August 30.

Qualified candidates proceed on to polygraph and a background investigation.

Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation’s

Commission. He will represent the northeast portion of the state.

Bill Weimer applauded K9 Unit Corporal Matt Nero for “Outstanding work” and cooperation between emergency services in the effort to locate a missing elderly man and his dog in the vicinity of Brady’s Lake.

April’s bill pack totaling $187,617.98 was approved with funds to be distributed as follows: General Fund, $166,480.30; Capital Projects Fund, $20,930.84; ESSA April Mortgage Payment, $8,983.34; Bognet Inc.

Pocono Mountain Regional Police Chief Chris Wagner shares March Back-the-Blue shirt drive success.

JP: Jeanine Hofbauer

Back-the-Blue March shirt fundraiser raised $5,030 for the force. The organization intends to hold another drive the month of May with funds dedicated to an area nonprofit to be announced. Shirt orders can be placed starting

May 1 and details found online through the foundation’s Facebook page at facebook. com/PoconoMountain RegionalPoliceFoundation.

Wagner announced his appointment to the PA Law Enforcement Accreditation

security upgrades payment #1, $11,947.50; Prescription Fund, $206.84.

Commission members present included Dave Moyer and Brendon Carroll for Tobyhanna Township; Fran DePiano and Crayson Cheung for Tunkhannock Township; John Seese for Barrett Township; Fran O’Boyle and Mayor Michael Penn for Mount Pocono; and Weimer and Tony Lamantia for Coolbaugh Township.

PMRPC’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 11 at police headquarters on Route 940 in Pocono Summit.

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Tunkhannock Township cleanup and spruce up sessions set for mid-May

by Jeanine Hofbauer

dences.

Solicitor Harry Coleman Code ordinance cooperation advised supervisors not to and cleanup had Tunkhannock accept an insurance adjuster’s Township supervisors coordi- suggestion of a lower repair amount for road damage, nating spring planning across the township during their explaining that although a April 14 meeting. Dates are “good faith estimate” for the set to encourage residents to repairs was provided by the join in efforts to add roadside township as directed, the conappeal across the municipalitractor’s insurance company ty May 14-17, with lunch to be contended it was too high. He served for volunteers. will respond regarding the reDiscussions turned to jected suggestion. amending the RV ordinance Emergency responders have stepped up with shirt drives to to aid in code enforcement. benefit nonprofits. TunkhanAccessory use wording was nock Township Volunteer Fire removed for clearer “not on Company will hold an Autism vacant land” messaging; two Awareness Month fundraiser known recreational vehicles on their website 42fire.com. were cited as serving as resi-

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Reporting $5,030 raised for Pocono Mountain Regional Police in March, Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation will restart its shirt drive in May with the organization selecting an area nonprofit to receive proceeds.

Purchase and details will be on the foundation Facebook page facebook.com/Pocono MountainRegionalPolice Foundation.

Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services reminded residents to sign up for the nonprofit’s $75 Subscription Drive where subscribers are covered for emergency transport exceeding insurance from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. Access is online at PMREMS.org/subscription _page.

April’s Treasurer’s Report listed balances of General Fund, $2,455,684 with income of $208,548 and expenses of $120,957. Bills approved for payment totaled $204,124.

Supervisors Fran DePiano, George Ewald, and Steve Malaico were present, along with Atty. Coleman, secretary/ treasurer Tina Kernan, zoning officer Kate Lambert and spectators in addition to Zoom observers.

Tunkhannock Township’s next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 12 at municipal offices, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond.

Pocono Lake United Methodist Church was able to purchase 32 water filtration systems through Compassion International that will provide clean water for 39 families throughout the world.

Pictured are Margaret Clark, Ann Tinner, Robin Miller and Joel Miller.

Senate plan for funding stream for pediatric cancer research Senator Mario Scavello supported legislation passed by the Senate this week that could raise more than $100 million in private donations over the next 10 years to support childhood cancer research.

Senate Bill 74 establishes a tax credit program for qualifying donations to a Pennsylvania pediatric cancer research hospital. The program would be capped at $10 million per year over the next 10 years.

More children die from cancer than any other disease, and currently, only four percent of National Cancer Institute research dollars are spent on pediatric cancer. Since 1975, pediatric cancer incidence rates have increased every year.

“This is an effective way to use state tax credits to raise tens of millions of dollars for research to combat childhood cancer,” Scavello said. “Cancer is a scourge and a stubborn disease that continues to claim the lives of too many citizens.

It’s especially heartbreaking when children are involved, and we should do all we can to prevent these tragedies.”

Senator Scavello was also responsible for the creation of the Spinal Cord Research Program and was a champion of funding Lyme disease prevention in annual budgets.

The Senate vote is part of a series of actions designed to save the lives of children. Act 73 of 2018 allowed Pennsylvanians to donate $5 to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund when electronically renewing a driver’s license, photo identification card or vehicle registration. Act 39 of 2017 created space on state tax forms for taxpayers to voluntarily designate a contribution for pediatric cancer research.

Senate Bill 74 will now go to the state House of Representatives for consideration.

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Seth’s Sightings

With this week’s warm weather, all sorts of flowers are blooming. It’s certainly May flower season. These wonderful splashes of color really are brightening what has been a really slow greening out this year.

The woods in some years would be fully leafed-out by now. This year it doesn’t look like that will take place until mid-May. So we’ll enjoy our leaves fully for about five and a half months to around mid-October, depending on how early fall comes.

Being that it’s a local election year, as

I’ve said in the past, our flowers have rivals in the variety of election signs that are also coloring the landscape ahead of May 18 Primary Day. There will likely be more signs as the date to vote approaches.

It has been a busy couple of weeks for us. In that time, we fit in a couple of WBS Penguins games — socially distanced. It was great to be at the game, though the locals lost. As I complete this column, the team has won their second in a row — a rarity this season. The team might make

by Seth Isenberg

the playoffs if they play this well through these last few weeks of the regular schedule.

And the Pittsburgh Penguins are getting healthy for their run at the playoffs, too.

Ruth has gotten her second vaccine shot at the Lehigh Valley Health Network clinic at Pocono Raceway (no side effects except being a bit tired), and I’m to get a J&J shot soon. We hope to fly to see relatives soon.

This past Sunday afternoon, we had promised ourselves a treat so took our dogs to Knoebels Amusement Resort on the second day the park was open, arriving mid-afternoon. We took the dogs for a ride on their train (one of four rides dogs are permitted on). They liked it. Because Knoebels was new to the dogs, we spent the rest of our time there walking them around to look at the rides to let them get used to the people and enjoy occasional attention. We kept masked, and kept separated, avoiding crowds. Bull, our German Shorthaired Pointer, was aloof, even to folks who wanted to pet him (we overheard people identifying him as a Great Dane). Spookie, our Schnauzer mix, alternated between hiding and actually coming out to meet people, which was progress for her.

WVIA Day is this Sunday, May 2.

WVIA members get free rides that day, so we’ll go again and take more rides if the weather is warmer — keeping socially distanced and masked.

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Eagle Arms is back for a show at Split Rock for a three day show Friday to Sunday. This will be their first show here since the Resort’s new owners took over. We plan to buy some military surplus jackets (high quality — USA-made), and look over some of the historic items on display.

In the ‘arts,’ this weekend, April 30 to May 2, there’s a live stream of a performance of the Who’s Next album, with a portion of the proceeds to support the State Theatre in Easton. Details are on StateTheatre. org — and cost is just $20. On May 8, the Mauch Chunk Opera House presents the Bowie Live show, and on the 9th, comedienne Jessica Kirson. The Opera House is slowly reopening to a full schedule of fun.

The first home games of the AAA baseball season in Moosic will be in mid-May, the same week as the Penguins begin to wrap things up.

They start with a homestand versus the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs from the 11th to 16th. The Railriders have a promotion they call Waggin’ Wednesday, where you can bring dogs to the ballpark. We might bring Bull and Spookie to one of these night games.

I am hoping to see some more outdoor events in Monroe and Carbon Counties in May. By June, we could begin to see a regular schedule of festivals. It’s looking like outdoor venues will see rules lightened to 50% capacity, which will mean plenty of good seats at the June 26 and 27 NASCAR races weekend at Pocono Raceway. After last year, it will be good to be back in the grandstand. And exciting news for our area is that the Raceway is also bringing back the Pocono Air Show in August.

So, here’s hoping for a huge display of May flowers, and that readers are healthy, vaccinated, and getting out and about again around the Pocono Plateau.

A happy birthday is upcoming for our Journal of the Pocono Plateau — as the Memorial Day week issue will begin our 25th year providing local news.

THE JOURNAL, APRIL–MAY, 2021 — PAGE 9

Farm Animal Frolic returns to Quiet Valley

To folks in the 21st century springtime means warmer weather, flowers blooming and the return of robins. In the early 1800s it meant fresh greens became available, a real treat after a bland winter diet.

The kitchen garden was planted with such things as peas, onions, beets and carrots.

Chickens started laying eggs again and it was also when the animals on the homestead had their babies. At Quiet Valley’s Farm Animal Frolic we celebrate the renewal of life that comes with the season of spring.

Quiet Valley’s 32nd annual Farm Animal Frolic is May 22, 23, 29 and 30, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.

Meet the baby farm animals up close and personal. See kid goats and lambs frolicking

about. Chicks will be peeping away and some will be hatching in incubators so visitors can watch them crack out of their shells. There will be a new calf for the children to meet and guests of all ages will laugh at the ducklings as they play in the water.

Our Suffolk Punch draft horses, Jenny and Judy, will take you on a wagon ride to the ice harvest pond and back.

In the lower barn make sure to say “Howdy” to the piglets, always a lively bunch.

There are plenty of other fun activities.

Twice a day there is a special children’s show where youngsters can enjoy puppet shows or storytelling. There are opportunities to play old fashion games, try the Fish Pond or visit our focus area for 2021, the Goat Shed, where folks can learn some goat lore, play a game and make a craft.

Sheep shearing will take place on Saturday, May 22, from 10:30 until all the sheep

get a hair cut. The spinners and weavers will hold a Sheep to Shawl demonstration oby taking one of the fleeces and attempting to complete a shawl by the end of the day.

Raffle tickets will be sold for the finished shawl with the drawing being held at our Old Time Christmas event.

Kathy Uhler, from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, will offer a presentation on local wildlife on Saturday, May 29 at 11:30 and 1:30.

Some of the Center’s residents will be on hand.

Children’s author, William Spellmeyer will be on hand both Saturdays to share his books with the public and do signings.

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Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required.

Admission is $12 for Adults and $6 for ages 3 through 12.

Children under 3 are free.

Pony rides and horse-drawn wagon rides are an additional charge and are weather permitting. Refreshments are available. No smoking or pets are allowed. Frolic is held rain or shine. The schedule and prices are subject to change.

All funds raised go to support the mission of the non-profit farm museum.

For more information on the museum call (570) 992-6161 or visit www.quietvalley.org.

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Party house problems bring Summit Pointe residents out to Mount Pocono council meeting

by Hunter James

development.

Council President Fran Residents of the Summit O’Boyle said a case is pending Pointe development spent over before Monroe County Court. an hour telling Mount Pocono “We are waiting for a court Borough Council members date,” O’Boyle said. “I recomabout noisy parties and bad mend your lawyer get in touch drainage in their neighborwith our lawyer.” hood during the April 19 coun“I don’t want to hear these cil meeting. things take time,” one resident The residents blamed the said. “I have some people here loud parties on people who, in who haven’t slept one weekend some cases, were bused in to in the last five years.” homes that are being used on Councilwoman Aida weekends as short-term rentMontanez said the borough al units — which one resident is pursuing charges related pointed out is illegal in the to two addresses. But with

COVID-19, the court schedule is bogged down more than normal. She said the borough zoning officer has been visiting the properties to reinforce the reports residents have been providing about the shortterm rentals. Property owners said they have been supplying pictures and information since the situation began in 2015.

“This is an illegal commercial business,” another man said. “Short-term rentals are not allowed in the zoning ordinance or in the covenants of our development. Enforce

Cabinet returns to Summerstage in Mount Pocono for two-night run The Sherman Theater announced that Cabinet will be returning to the Sherman Summerstage on Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21 at the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds, 20 Murray Street, Mount Pocono.

Sherman Theater President and CEO Rich Berkowitz commented, “We are so excited about the return of live music. We have been closed for over a year and look forward to welcoming people back to concerts. These shows will not only help get the Theater back on its feet but will also bring people to the Poconos, helping to revitalize the post-pandemic economy in Monroe County.”

Cabinet says, “We were just kids having fun, experimenting and making music with each other...still are!”

Cabinet wears their influences like badges, honoring the canon of roots, rock, reggae,

psychedelia, blues, bluegrass, country, and folk, weaving these sounds into a patchwork Americana quilt. But this music isn’t romanticizing or rehashing the past. Cabinet makes its mark on today. The steady aim of their harmonies soar straight onto target each time, the soaring vocals giving voice to the story of each song.

Their music takes the long way home, treating its listeners like passengers on a ride through scenic back roads. Their live shows are inclusive, celebratory, and community-building.

Members Pappy Biondo (banjo, vocals), J.P. Biondo (mandolin, vocals), Mickey Coviello (acoustic guitar, vocals), Dylan Skursky (electric bass, double bass), Todd Kopec (fiddle, vocals) and Jami Novak (drums, percussion) all live and love music, and aren’t afraid to show it.

Cabinet formed in 2006, bringing together players from

various musical and personal backgrounds. Some of the members were barely old enough to drink legally, but their thirst for older music was unquenchable. Whether it’s rustic “American Beauty”-era Grateful Dead or old-timey bluegrass, Cabinet has digested it all. But that is not to say that Cabinet recreates older styles. No, this is music that might have its roots in the past, but it is current and vibrant, with a sense of celebrating the now.

Tickets are available online at shermantheater.com. Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines for social distancing, tickets will be sold in groups of 2- or 4-person pods. Concert attendees should bring a folding lawn or beach chair and will be required to operate in accordance with PA Department of Health and CDC guidelines.

Gates open at 5 p.m. both days, with showtime at 7.

the zoning ordinance.”

Mayor Michael Penn said the zoning officer can issue citations even while the legal action is pending.

The discussion about drainage issues was almost as long as the short-term rental discussion. O’Boyle said the borough will send its road crew to look at the drainage issues, Between the work session and the regular meeting, the evening lasted about three and a half hours.

There was also a discussion about secretary/borough manager Joshua Walker.

When questioned about Walker’s use of the title by resident Mike Oser, Montanez said although he was hired as bor-

ough manager, Walker’s title is borough secretary until his probationary period is over.

His salary bumps up $20,000 a year when he officially becomes borough manager, Montanez said.

One of the reasons the March 4 meeting tapes are being professionally transcribed is that this is the meeting when Walker was hired.

Very little in the way of formal business was transacted.

Council voted to enter into contracts to lease a copy machine for five years and obtain a telephone system, adopt an amended fee schedule with revisions to cell tower fees, and advertise to hire a new member of the road crew.

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Pocono Litter Cleanup yields amazing results 200+ volunteers. Dozens of miles covered. 540+ bags collected.

The Pocono Mountain region looks a lot cleaner now after hundreds of volunteers spent Saturday, April 24, removing trash from roads throughout all four counties.

The effort was part of the “Pick Up the Poconos” Spring Cleanup in honor of Earth Day, organized by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB).

More than 200 volunteers participated in Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Milford, Honesdale, and Hawley/Lake Wallenpaupack.

Participants included students

and staff of East Stroudsburg University and the Wallenpaupack Area School District.

Families with children under the age of 18 cleaned local parks.

Volunteers removed more than 540 bags of trash. That number includes the efforts of various individuals and community groups that organized their own cleanups in conjunction with “Pick Up the Poconos.” Groups including the Bill Kiger Community Cleanup, Friends of Cherry Valley, Honesdale Rotary,

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The PMVB provided designated locations where volunteers picked up gloves, trash bags, safety vests, masks, and hand sanitizer. The “Pick Up the Poconos” Spring Cleanup was supported by several partners including Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority, PennDOT, Waste Management, and the participating municipalities.

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Police Beat The search for Ronald Nicholas, who went missing on April 6 in the Brady’s Lake area, has ended with the finding of his body by a volunteer search-and-rescue team at 11 a.m. on 4-25, on the lands near Brady’s Lake. Pocono Mountain Regional Police and PA State Police were involved in in a large search and rescue operation that started after Nicholas’ truck was located at Brady’s Lake on 4-10. A witness reported seeing Nicholas with his dog at Brady’s Lake on 4-9.

On 4-13 at about 4 p.m., that dog walked across the Brady’s Lake dam. The dog was in good health.

As time went on without finding the man, the operation became a recovery operation with volunteer organizations working the area. When Nicholas’ body was located on the 25th, PMRPD and the Monroe County Coroners’ Office were dispatched to the site and recovered his remains.

An autopsy was conducted on 4-25. No evidence leads to foul play. Police have no cause to believe there is a public safety hazard.

In other reports, a Pawnee Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, Penn Forest Twp., woman’s dog was attacked on her property around 12 noon on 4-21 by two boxer/pit bull type dogs.

Her dog’s vet bill is $1,765. PA State Police – Fern Ridge.

Just after 5 p.m. on 4-22, a 36 y/o Lake Harmony man and a 41 y/o Albrightsville man had a disagreement at a Mohegan Circle, Penn Forest Twp. property. The 36 y/o used a tire iron and struck the 41 y/o’s vehicle with it, then tossed it at the man’s house, smashing a window. The 36 y/o is charged with criminal

mischief, and the incident remains open. PSP-F. 4-16, a 66 y/o Albrightsville woman received a call from someone identifying himself as a government employee from El Paso, Texas. He said a car registered to her was involved in a money laundering investigation, and then tried to get personal information, telling her she would be arrested if she did not cooperate. She hung up on him, and called State Police.

4-15, a 56 y/o Jackson Township woman was called by someone claiming to be from Direct TV. She was told she could save money by changing to a lower rate, and paying three months in advance. She did this, for $300. She was then told that Direct TV has a promotion with Apple, and if she bought $700 in Apple gift cards, there would be an iPhone upgrade and airpods. She bought the cards, and then provided the account numbers and security PIN — later learning this was a scam. The number used by the caller was 888-202-9749.

State Police are investigating.

7:21 a.m. on 4-15, a vehicle stopped along Route 903 in Albrightsville and a man got out, and cut off the catalytic

by Seth Isenberg converter from an ’01 Hyundai Santa Fe, before driving away.

PSP-F has identified a suspect.

Amanda Green, 29, mother, of Canadensis, and father, Lamont Bacchus, 31, of New Castle, DE, are charged with the murder of 2 month-old Ryann Bacchus early in the morning of 3-19, after the autopsy of the child. Both mother and father appear to have been under the influence of heroin. The pair, along with Green’s roommate, who was said to have bought heroin earlier and brought it back to the apartment, are all in the Monroe County jail. Court dates are being set.

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An Albrightsville motorcyclist out for a drive just before 2 p.m. on 4-17 was on Crazy Horse Trail in Mt. Pocahontas when a dog ran out of a nearby home and across his path and in his attempt to avoid running the dog over, he fell off the bike. He was traveling about 15 mph, and the bike landed on him. He was taken to the hospital by Lehighton Ambulance for treatment of minor injuries.

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the Interstate 80 bridge over the Lehigh River between East Side and White Haven. There’s The Poconos are not also bridge repair crews on HIGH enough for some Route 33 and Route 209 in A 19 y/o Saylorsburg driver Hamilton Township. On Route 534 in Penn Forest Twp., a made an illegal left turn onto bridge is being replaced east of Interstate 80 from Route Route 903, and a detour is in 115, right in front of a State Trooper at 5 p.m. on 4-18. The place until the project is done Trooper made a traffic stop in in early May. PennDOT contractors will Kidder Township. There was a smell of burnt marijuana, and be out doing guide rail repairs some marijuana was found in in various locations. There are also crews out improving the car.

Police also reported a hand- drainage along select roads.

Please keep alert for the crews, ful of DUIs. and drive safely around the workers.

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Obituaries

FRANCIS R. REGAN SR. and husband Phil of TobyFrancis R. Regan, Sr., 92, hanna, and Patricia Gaines of Tobyhanna, died early and husband Jim of Warren, Wednesday morning, April NJ; four grandchildren, Dr. 14, 2021, while under hospice Jessica Regan and fiancé Paul care in his home. He was the husband of the late Ann Marie Asbury, Emily Gaines, Eliz(Lynch) Regan, with whom he abeth Gaines, and Michael shared 58 years of marriage at Regan; and a daughter-in-law, Therese Regan of Richmond, the time of her death on July VA. He was preceded in death 1, 2012. by two sons, James John ReBorn on August 28, 1928 in Shelburne Falls, MA, he was a gan and Francis R. Regan, Jr; son of the late John W. Sr. and a brother, John W. Regan; and a sister, Ellen C. Regan.

Yvonne (Vermette) Regan.

A Mass of Christian Burial He served in the United States Army during the Korean was held on April 26, from Our Lady of Victory Church, War, and retired from the Tobyhanna Army Depot as the Tannersville. Private burial will take place at a later date Plans and Training Officer in 1990 after 30 years of service. St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow.

Francis was a long-time The family would like to member of the former St. thank Elizabeth Morgan and Mary of the Mount Roman Catholic Church in Mt. Pocono Debbie Williams for their kind and currently a parishioner of and compassionate care for many years.

Most Holy Trinity Parish in Memorial remembrances Cresco. He was also a member of Tobyhanna VFW, American may be made to The Salvation Army, 226 Washington Street, Legion, Knights of Columbus, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Coolbaugh Township or to St. Jude Children’s Historical Society; National Research Hospital at www.

Rail Historical Association in stjude.org.

Tobyhanna, and a 50+ year member of the Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Visit our website at Department. pocononewspapers.com Surviving are three daughor find us on Facebook ters, Mary Lou VanNote for more photos, news, and husband Steve of Upper Gwynedd, Kathleen Winowich and features.

ANTHONY R. D’ANGELO Anthony R. D’Angelo, 68, of Mount Pocono, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital - Monroe in Bartonsville.

Born in Manhattan, he was a son of the late Sal and Sadie (Lardizzone) D’ Angelo.

Anthony attended the New York School of Printing in New York. During his working career, Anthony worked for the New York Daily News. He later owned and operator Mr. Beeper in Staten Island, New York. Anthony retired to the Poconos in 2006. He was a good hearted man, who will be greatly missed by his family.

He is survived by his nieces, Nicole Mazzie and her husband Jonathan of Cresco, and Tiffany D’Angelo and her husband, Brian Korodan of Pocono Pines; great-niece Giavanna Mazzie; and great-nephews Nico and Angelo Mazzie. In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his brother, Nicholas J. D’Angelo.

Mass was held April 20 at St. Joseph - St. Thomas, Staten Island, New York. Burial followed at Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, New York.

Private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.

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LLOYD WILSON SMITH Lloyd Wilson Smith Jr., 72, He was an active and lifetime of Long Pond, died April 19, member of the VFW Post 3448 2021 at Lehigh Valley Pocono in Tobyhanna, and the AmeriHospice House in East can Legion Post 413 in Pocono Stroudsburg. He was the Lake. loving husband of Martha In addition to his wife, he (Hametz) Smith, with whom is survived by his sons, John he shared 44 years of marSmith and his wife, Tanya of riage.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Terry Born in East Stroudsburg, he Smith of Cedar Rapids; Eric was a son of the late Lloyd W. Smith and his partner, Sr. and Alyce (Dyson) Smith.

Jennifer Milasch of TannersUntil his retirement, Lloyd ville; Ryan Smith and his wife, worked for the Lehigh Valley Kerri of Bartonsville; Carpenters Union Local 167.

Patrick Smith and his partner, Michelle Moscater of Effort; 11 beloved grandchildren and one PAULA E. DALPOS great-grandchild. In addition Paula E. DalPos, 62, of to his parents, Lloyd was prePocono Lake, passed away ceded in death by his brother, April 11, 2021. She slipped Scott Smith. Lloyd will also away in her sleep, comfortbe forever remembered by his ably in her own home, after a nieces, nephews, extended long and difficult fight against family and dear friends. cancer.

Private cremation has been She was the loving wife of entrusted to Bolock Funeral the late William DalPos, and Home Crematory. survived by sons Eric DalPos and William DalPos and his wife, Heather; her treasured grandson, Tony, all of the Poconos; sister, Ellen Murphy of Tallahassee, Florida; and several nieces and nephews of Florida and New Jersey.

Born in Bronx, New York, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Gertrude F. (Horowitz) Rubin.

Paula resided in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, before moving to the Poconos 33 years ago. She started her cleaning company, Maid in the Poconos, and worked hard every day, until her retirement just a few years ago. Paula was truly an amazing soul who will be missed every day.

There will be a private burial ceremony at a future date.

Private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.

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Obituaries

DIANE S. AKER In addition to her parents, Diane S. Aker, 79, of Kidder she was preceded in death Township, died on Monday, by her husband, Ralph Aker; April 19, 2021 at her daughters Sharon and Sherri Aker; sisters Margaret Jane home. and Eleanor Ray Specht.

Born in PhiladelShe is survived by phia, she grandchildren Aleasha Hayes, was the Jessica Maute, Elizabeth daughter Maute and Harvey Maute; and of the late she will also be missed by her Raymond 10 great-grandchildren. and Eleanor Corkran Specht.

Funeral service will be conAfter graduation, she beducted on Saturday, May 8, at 11 a.m. in Salem Bible Church, came an accounts manager for an electronic supply com- 8031 Salem Bible Church Road, Macungie, PA 18062 pany.

Arrangements are by Diane was an avid readLehman Family Funeral er, loved gardening and her Service, Inc. White Haven. cats.

From the Statehouse

Election review hearings conclude – What was learned?

By State Rep. Jack Rader

The State Government Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently concluded its months-long, deep dive into the Commonwealth’s election process after taking dozens of hours of testimony from about 50 state and county election officials, national election experts, voting advocacy organizations and more.

Pennsylvania is the only state in the country to take a comprehensive review of its entire election process from voter registration to election day operations.

Throughout the 10 hearings, which began in January, committee members heard of even one life from desperabout every step involved in Dear Editor: ation and hopelessness, turn administering elections in the I am running for Monroe one student from thoughts Commonwealth.

County Coroner, and would Key takeaways include the of suicide or drug addiction, like to introduce myself to need to enhance security at all your readers in advance of the identify and help that perlevels of elections to improving son where not even their best May 18th primary election. friends see their private pain... how elections are operated.

For generations, in ordinary The committee also heard times, the County Coroner’s race that will be the biggest goal that individuals have not been and accomplishment I will has been a boring, almost indisenfranchised from Pennsylbring to the Coroner’s office. visible, affair... with one funeral vania’s current voter identiFor more on this and the home director running against other points in my plan, please fication requirements, which another funeral home director. allows 16 different forms of ID visit www.coroner.us Hardly anyone even notices. and applies only to first-time I respectfully request your But these are not ordinary voters of a polling location. vote on May 18th. I appear times. And I’m not part of the In addition, local election on the Republican ballot, but funeral home industry. officials testified that they If I am fortunate enough to be welcome your write-in vote if you are a member of the Demelected Coroner, I will bring a ocratic Party. proactive approach to the CorI will ensure that all members oner’s office to help save lives of our community are treated instead of only reacting once fairly and equally, with respect it’s too late. In addition to my engineering degree from Drexel, and dedication to all, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, lifeI have been an EMT since 1977 styles, religion, or other sectors. and my approach comes from Vote for change in the Corothat perspective... saving lives.

I will focus on 2 critical ner’s office. Please vote for Ed issues in our county… teen sui- Kmetz, Coroner, on May 18th.

Sincerely, cides and opioid overdoses.

Ed Kmetz If we can stop the trajectory

Letters

would like to see a change to the election timeline so they can better manage the election process. They requested changing the voter registration deadline from 15 days before an election to 30 days, absentee ballot application deadlines from seven days before an election to 15 days before an election and allow for precanvassing of ballots seven days before an election.

The Pennsylvania Constitution dictates elections must be

uniform across the Commonwealth. We must ensure they not only are uniform, but also operate with integrity and are accessible to all legal voters.

In the coming weeks, the committee will produce a report on its findings from the hearings and will then work diligently to create a bill for the General Assembly to consider that would reform Pennsylvania’s outdated 1937 election law so that it is easy to vote, but difficult to cheat.

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