The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, October 15-28, 2021

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October 15-28, 2021

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Tobyhanna Elementary students learn local history, patriotism Who helped to build our community? What shaped their lives? What does our American Flag stand for?

These are some of the recent questions answered for 5th and 6th grade students of the Tobyhanna Elementary Center during a recent program conducted by the Legacy Marker Program.

Eager students toured the Pocono Lake Cemetery across from their school, for a course of Who’s Who of Tobyhanna Township. They learned of some of the local residents buried there who helped to form

and build their community.

Guest speaker and local historian Rick Bodenschatz conducted the tour. Highlights included Charles Rader, who owned a local blacksmith shop after performing those duties for three years during the Civil War. Emmanuel Miller is the first known township resident to be buried in the cemetery, having lost his life in the horrific battle of Antietam in 1862, during the Civil War. The students were then introduced to the three Tobyhanna Township sons who lost their lives during World

At the World War I Memorial.

War 1. They saw their names inscribed on the large WW1 memorial — Harvey Wilson, Robert Fischer and Harry Bonser. Then, the 5th and 6th grade students met one of their own — Charles Dunlap.

Dunlap was a student, elementary school teacher, high school teacher and principal for the Toby­hanna Township schools.

He later became superintendent of the new Pocono Mountain School District.

Eugene P. Hough of the Legacy Marker Program introduced Old Glory, a 20-feet by 30-feet American Flag. Hough

shared its history, and the need for respect of our country and each other.

With white gloves, over 50 students formed two lines, then reached across and shook hands with each other. Next, they unfolded the immense American Flag, and then refolded it to its proper triangular shape. This flag ceremony has been experienced in 11 states by over 3,500 participants.

The mission of the Legacy Marker Program is “To engage, preserve, protect, and in turn share the unique historical nar-

ratives of our communities.” The key words framing the program are the Preservation of plaques, monuments, and historical markers helps keep American history alive; Education of the next generation of caretakers to ensure that our history continues; and Stewardship as defined by “performing positive works for the benefit of all mankind,” teaching selflessness and consideration of others.

Hough, a veteran and teacher, is initiating projects for the Pocono Mountain region. See more at legacymarkerprogram.org.

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PMRPD draft budget sent to municipalities

by Jeanine Hofbauer

a 2021/2022 list established, approval was given to fill three vacancies.

As the October 1 deadline Approval was granted to approached, Pocono Mountain order four fleet vehicles for Regional Police Department proposed Draft One 2022 bud- next year, following discussion get numbers at the September about excessive time receiving 14 police commission meeting 2021 autos ordered and the advantage of savings. While to member municipalities. proceeding with the ordering Noting a 5.2% increase with process was approved, until no additional officers in the the 2022 budget is finalized, new year, budget committee payment must wait. Each members issued a reminder vehicle will cost $38,286 comthat municipality resolutions pared to $38,650 in 2022, plus must be passed by November $3,732 for P255 radios, $5,585 15 in order for the Commission to pass the final budget in for Watchguard mobile video, and $12,050 to upfit.

December.

Alex Goldsmith and Don Tobyhanna Township reGrant gave PFM Management ported applying for a grant to get two more officers added to Uniformed Police pension the roster. Results are expect- figures, reporting an increase to $30,300,006 in September ed by the end of October. from June’s $29,938,376 plan Police Chief Chris Wagner total. Real estate, timber and announced completing the second round of interviews for commodities markets made for the positive return.

2021’s hiring process. With

Actuary John Vargo of Conrad Siegel discussed increased life expectancy of retirees by two years and its effect on retirement plan costs.

A $25,000 recalculated contribution will be shared among member municipalities.

September’s bill pack totaling $226,304.50 was approved with funds to be distributed as follows: General Fund, $216,664.50; Prescription Fund, $656.66; Capital Projects Fund, $8,983.34; ESSA September mortgage payment, $8,983.34 Commission members present for the meeting were Dave Moyer and Brendon Carroll for Tobyhanna Township; Fran DePiano and Crayson Cheung for Tunkhannock Township; Fran O’Boyle and Mayor Micheal Penn for Mount Pocono; and Bill Weimer and Kurt Cummings for Coolbaugh Township.

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STEM, Steam and industrial arts at PMSD

by Patrick Albano

eighth grades are learning tech geometry, engineering, and writing code in solving math The Pocono Mountain School Board met at the Swift- problems using 3-D printers.

Kay said the focus is geared to water Campus on October skills in manufacturing, stat6. President Rusty Johnson ing “While there is too much called the meeting to order at focus on the internet there are 7 p.m. in both in-person and virtual formats and noted one many jobs in manufacturing, and this will prepare some member of the school board, students for this sector of emJackie Leonard, was absent. ployment.”

Superintendent Dr. ElizaOther business leaders supbeth Robison reported that porting these initiatives were that 40 students from the 7th introduced — Mike Gorski, a and 8th grade band would march at Friday night’s footCEO from Filament Innovaball game, and added “The tions who makes 3-D printEast Lady Cardinals clinched ers, and Steve Fritzinger, who a district playoff position by works with the government in defeating East Stroudsburg. prosthetics and advances in Kudos to Coach Bill Cline with plastics, nylons, and polymer a 10-5 record.” research. Both look forward to She also addressed a District showing students robotics and Threat Assessment Workshop code programming.

Title 1 Grant refresher training During public comment, a with students to prevent vioJackson Township resident lence. Finally, she mentioned said, “I am impressed with the there will be two Exploration 3-D printers and yet if manuNights on October 27 and No- facturing is so promising for vember 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. some students, then why do Support Staff Services noted we outsource our manufacturthat custodial continues to ing to China?” He stressed “be clean and sanitize the school careful of what you’re training and that water samples taken these young minds to learn” meet regulations. and added, “I take issue with The grounds department recent school boards across recently repaired storm drains the country to call concerned and prepped boilers for winter. parents ‘domestic terrorists’ Instructional Support diswhen in fact they simply want cussed STEM/STEAM initiaanswers about their children.” tives for grades 7 and 8. SpeThis comment sparked an cial guest Mary Kay informed outburst of applause from the the board that seventh and audience.

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Another community resident asked three questions, prefaced by “My daughter is in the ninth grade and is new to this school. I am a woman of faith and not a domestic terrorist.

Why is there no Lysol in the classroom? Why are masks mandated in the cafeteria, and why were the bathrooms recently out of order.

Dr. Robison addressed these questions, stating disinfectant wipes are in each classroom and each class is fogged at times. She acknowledged receiving a call about the issues with the bathroom but added, “This is one of the problems I addressed at the last meeting with students and Tik Tok and vandalizing” and stressed the need for parents to have a discussion with their children about potential criminal liabilities.

A woman from Pocono Pines asked about Diversity-Equity and Inclusion (DEI), arguing her young children would be considered white privilege and that it seems only certain groups are allowed access to programs within DEI. She added her parents were from Albania and had worked hard and yet DEI programs would not include her children.

The question of Critical Race theory came up again with assurances that it is not being taught at PMSD and that all children have access to DEI

programs.

A woman from Coolbaugh mentioned she frequently attends board meetings and is an advocate for home schooling. She said, “I am worried about ‘woke’ progressives” and asked about the protocol for the upcoming flu season.

Finally, a mother of four best summed up the attitude of many community residents saying, “we are confused and many of us angry that we seem to have less say or control over decisions about our children.”

This mother stated there is too much freedom on the internet and a “Chromebook should

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not be a substitute for a textbook — I do not trust my child with Chromebooks and access to the internet — you should ask parents if they want Chromebooks for their children. My 5-year-old brought one home recently and I am returning it.”

With no further reports or comments the meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

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Third Thursday lecture looks at legend of Columbus

The Monroe County Historical Association will sponsor a free Zoom program open to the public. Emeritus Professor and Pocono Record columnist Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo will present a live lecture challenging conventional thinking about Christopher Columbus and his role in history. Entitled “Columbus: The Man and the Myth,” the presentation is part of the popular Third Thursday Lecture Series and will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, October 21, at 7 p.m.

School books once made

Christopher Columbus the intrepid hero who discovered America, but now he is pictured as the villain who started genocide against the First Americans. Italian Americans have honored Columbus by erecting heroic statues to his memory and with parades on his holiday. In contrast, many people of color, especially those from Latin America, blame the Admiral for the pandemics and cultural annihilation that afflicted the native civilizations of the Americas.

Professor Stevens-Arroyo will show how these interpretations of Columbus advance an ideology of a particular historical moment. Describing these politically charged purposes as “myths,” Professor Stevens-Arroyo will suggest the distortions of the historical Columbus reveal more about society than they do of Columbus.

Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo, as Professor at Brooklyn College, has had a distinguished career in academia. Born in Philadelphia, Stevens-Arroyo is known for advocating Hispanic culture among Latinos in the United States. In 1992,

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Bach and Handel Chorale rehearsals resume for Christmas concerts The Bach and Handel Chorale has resumed their rehearsals on Monday evenings in preparation for their Annual Christmas Concerts. Rehearsals are held in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 319 South Avenue in the heights of Jim Thorpe, in the auditorium of the church, located on the bottom floor. Rehearsals begin at 7:30 p.m. and are concluded at 9:30. Randall Douglas Perry, Artistic Director and

Conductor, will rehearse and conduct the chorale through its 37th season with concerts spanning the Advent and Christmas seasons. New members are welcome to attend rehearsals and then complete a short audition for membership.

Members come from all walks of life and are united in singing praise to God through music of the masters, Johann Sebastian Bach and George

Frideric Handel. They also sing music by many other composers, especially for the Christmas concerts.

The opening concert of the season will be held in the beautiful and historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 21 Race Street in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, December 4 beginning at 3 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased through the chorale office, other locations or at the door.

Please consult the website at www.bhchorale.org for more information. Additional concerts will include St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ringtown on Saturday, December 11 at 3 p.m. and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1249 Trexlertown Road in Trexlertown on Sunday, December 12 at 3 p.m. No tickets are required and a free will offering will be asked for at the Ringtown and Trexlertown concerts.

For more information, please call the Chorale office at 570-325-4794.

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Police hours part of presentation at Mt. Pocono worksession

by Patrick Albano

196, 611 and 304 • Investigative time—equals Police Chief Chris Wagner 43% and is out of balance of Pocono Mountain Regiongiven 9-1-1 calls which make al Police Department spoke up the lion’s share for 45 minutes at the Mount Crime [Type 1]-Violent Pocono Borough Council work crime [homicide, rape bursession on September 28, pre- glary] trend represents a drop senting an analysis of police in serious crime between hours usage in Mount Pocono. 2013-2020, despite an uptick Wagner handed out visuals to in 2016-17. Wagner noted the council with statistical data in 2020 of the 12 homicides since 1997. within surrounding municipal“Over the years there has ities, Mount Pocono had three. been a consistent decrease in [Type 2] Petty theft has seen annual police hours from a a consistent drop for several high of 210 hours per officer years concurrent. in 2009 to a low of 159 hours Council member Aida Monin 2020. Despite the decrease tanez asked Wagner about there has been a correspondMonroe County’s dispatchers, ing increase in traffic flow stating “Regionally speaking from the 2020 census and inare you not the largest?” to creased calls for service.” which Wagner replied, “Our He added “Mt Pocono repauthority is roughly 238 resents 13% of the total hours square miles and includes of all the other municipalities,” 43,000 residents.” stating “complaints were 14% Wagner’s recommendaof the total while investigative tion was that increased perhours came in at 16%.” Wagson-hours and patrol time are ner updated on the following needed but he added, “I will statistics: leave the financial decisions • Crime/arrest—23% of total up to the elected officials — I • Court-time slightly higher do not come here with any for the Borough at 16% demands, only recommenda• Patrol hours 9% and reflects tions.” a dip from previous years Montanez added “Kalahari • Traffic Accidents 25% with and 90% of the people are heavy congestion at Routes from out of town and 70%

of the crimes committed at Walmart are committed by residents from other municipalities.…Those municipalities should bear the cost…It seems unfair that our municipality should bear full responsibility,” to which Wagner replied, “That is a question for the solicitor.”

Francis O’Boyle asked “What is the cost per hour?” and Wagner said that is a complex economic formula but for 2022 it represents approximately $150,000 for one officer including all overhead.”

Mike Oser asked if in 2022 Mt. Pocono might get to a 50/50 split with other municipalities, and Wagner answeed “no…interview and investigative procedures are labor intensive and, in the future, we may need to pull other people and cars from other districts.”

Wagner ended his presentation saying “Calls are increasing, not diminishing, and we need to pursue aggres-

sive driving grants and buckle grants,” which prompted Mayor Michael Penn to say, “We need to consider what we can afford,” to which Montanez responded, “No, we need to consider what we need.”

Wagner’s final comment was “There will be a lag in hiring — and we only have a limited number of current applicants.”

regular meeting.”

Sanitation: Montanez stated, “I have communicated with County Waste on ways to be more efficient and concerning customer complaints. A call center has been established in Lehigh Valley — I have set up a meeting with County Waste to address a system of notification for delays. This will be posted on the website.” There is a request in October to limit Committee Reports bulk pick-up to only two per Budget: Draft Budget apweek. They are getting new proved by Council increase of hires at County Waste to train.

11.89%/$779,000.

Also, two leaf pick-ups are Buildings: Discussion of scheduled for November.” new air conditioners.

Utilities: O’Boyle notGrants: Council has applied that “the water compacations on four grants — two ny charges $18 per hydrant. for the Industrial Park.

There should be an adjustment O’Boyle said, “Trying to secure and if not, we should raise $1,700,000 for roads and side- prices on our end.” walks and lights on Route 611.

The meeting adjourned at Make sure grants cover what 8:35 p.m. A short break folyou apply for.” lowed, and this meeting was Personnel: Penn stated, followed by Mt. Pocono’s regu“We will have discussion on lar meeting. four people, taken up at the

PMRPD budget approved Sidewalks: Council will also apply for a grant on sidewalks from the township interMount Pocono Mayor Michael Penn opened the regular section along Route 611 north council meeting at 8:40 9.m. on up to Pine Hill Rd. including 41 lights. Estimated cost is September 28 by stating “The Council held an executive session $1,727,568. O’Boyle said, “We on Monday September 20, 2021, will submit this and see where it goes.” The motion carried to discuss personnel matters.” with a unanimous vote.

Council approved the 2022 County Emergency DecPMRPD Budget –Draft 1, at laration and Borough’s $779,469, which represents Storm Damage—The mayor a 5.2% increase equaling indicated good news: “We will $38,364.78, receive $800,000 in damages In other business: from the county. FEMA will LSA Grants Application be coming here and more to update—Motion made and follow on this.” unanimously approved on “The potential grant is twothe LSA Grant for the Maintenance Garage [$491,849] fold and centers on flood and and a funding Commitment brick damage…we are working on seven projects.”

Letter [$11,196].

by Patrick Albano

1. Fire House Upgrade 2. Training Facilities/ Ambulance 3. Pump Station 4. Expansion Tank Industrial Park 5. Borough Traffic Study Re-engineer Intersection/ Sidewalks 6. Equipment retrofit of firetruck and hoses 7. Flood mitigation and infrastructure on private property—Fairview Lake.

Each project is slated to be voted on at the next meeting.

Barry St Cyr completed his probationary period and was approved for permanent employment with a salary increase of $1 to $19 per hour, effective September 26.

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Grants and funding dominate Mt. Pocono October meeting

by Patrick Albano

all totaling $9.5 million. He added, “There is a good chance we will get some of the grant When Mount Pocono Bordollars as well as FEMA grant ough Council met on October money for damages from the 4, Mayor Mike Penn opened the meeting by saying an exec- recent storm.” Penn added “FEMA visited the borough utive session was held September 20 concerning a public last week and we are waiting hearing on a zoning ordinance to hear back.”

The mayor also extendto discuss raising the wareed thanks to all who quickly house height limit from 40 helped resolve a recent water to 50 feet in C-2 commercial main break. “The water main districts. break was one of the worst Council president Francis ever with water pressure dropO’Boyle discussed four grants ping in one of our tanks and it of $500,000, two of which took until noon the following center on roads near the industrial park, and several LSA day to get clean water.”

O’Boyle brought up comgrants to replace the borough’s ments made at the previous garage which, in the mayor’s meeting on the possibility of words, “is our 100-year-old hydrant fee adjustments and disaster waiting to happen.” as a result of the water main Penn also listed hazard break all members agreed this mitigation grants and anothwas a suitable time to address er to extend a playground,

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said fees.

Penn also said Harvest Fest “was an enormous success and the weather was great.” He added, “I will be hosting the Mayor’s Pumpkin Patch on Halloween.” Mount Pocono Association members echoed the mayor’s comments about Harvest Fest.

Bills of $123,000 were approved for payment.

Chuck Leonard of PMEDC discussed the Local Revitalization Tax Abatement program (LERTA), asking the borough to pass a motion to take part in a public hearing with other municipalities that have already signed on. “No other action is needed, and the hearing is not a commitment.”

Solicitor James Fareri added that “the motion being made requires no expenditures of

resources” and O’Boyle agreed adding “We are already in the program, so we are just extending LERTA.” This motion was unanimously approved.

Ebony Austin, a staff coordinator from Amazon, discussed entry level positions Amazon is offering at both its community warehouses. She said, “Amazon has a starting wage of $19 per hour, there is also a sign-on bonus of $1,500 in addition to a flex schedule and Amazon pays 100% of the first two years of college. In addition to warehouse positions there are opportunities in operations.”

Council member Ron Emile, participating by phone, asked if Amazon hires people with disabilities and Austin replied “Amazon accommodates all persons with disabilities.”

Boyle asked Austin for Amazon’s locations and Austin replied, “Exit 13 off Rt 380.”

Dog Park proposed

There was discussion of a proposed dog park next to the baseball field. It was suggested the borough engineer be consulted. Council member Aida Montanez mentioned that residents near the park should be notified of the proposed park and requested a sketch plan from the engineer.

O’Boyle informed everyone that the borough was recently audited, with everything fine.

Montanez reported she meet with County Waste, and they are working on a system for all to sign up for text messages. She added “Bulk pick-up is scheduled for the first and See MT. POCONO, page 8

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Lake Naomi Clubhouse changes discussed at Tobyhanna meeting

by Lori R. Cooper

of the private community. A study is being conducted to Tobyhanna Township Super- determine the proper direcvisors heard discussion about tion. One of the issues to be the Lake Naomi Club re-build- resolved is that a portion of ing or renovating their Lake Miller Drive is on Lake Naomi Naomi Clubhouse during the property. Other considerations October 4 worksession. LNC include truck routes, traffic, regeneral manager Robert Jones arranging parking, and options noted it is the “heart and soul” for a kitchen addition.

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A donation of $400 was made to the Tobyhanna Elementary Center Trunk or Treat, planned for October 30.

The present 3-year contract for township audit services is about to expire so proposals will be considered at the next meeting.

Monroe County Director of Elections warns voters of unofficial voter registration mailings The Monroe County Elections and Voter Registration Office is alerting residents of a Voter Participation Center (VPC) mailing that has no connection to the county’s official office.

“Please be aware that Voter Participation Center (VPC) is not affiliated with Monroe County, or the Pennsylvania Department of State, and any mailings from VPC do not require voter response,” said Sara L. May-Silfee, Monroe County Elections and Voter Registration Elections Director. “In fact, the origin of the mailing list used by VPC often includes names of individuals who no longer reside at a particular address, are deceased,

or have changed their last name by way of marriage or divorce.”

VPC’s efforts to increase voter enrollment have caused confusion or concern among those already registered to vote.

“Part of the duties of the Elections Office is to minimize voter confusion, so we want recipients to be aware of the origin of these mailings and that they may contain inaccurate information,” May-Silfee said.

Again, the Monroe County Elections and Voter Registration Office has no part in the development of VPC’s mailing lists.

May-Silfee noted that those

who receive a mailing from VPC can unsubscribe from future mailings by following the instructions in the letter.

The Monroe County Elections and Voter Registration Office is the best equipped to offer accurate voter registration information, and any resident who has questions about how to register to vote or to change any of their current voter registration information should contact the Elections Office at 570-517-3165.

Residents also can go online (https://www.vote.pa.gov) to apply to register to vote or check on their registration status, or to apply for or check on the status of their mail-in or absentee ballot.

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The township will waive 20% of the building code fees for Blakeslee Community Center, the percentage of the fees the township would receive.

In Clymer Library news, the election of officers occurred and all positions remain the same.

A vote on extending the township’s agreement with Panther Waste Management will be moved to the next reg-

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third week of the month and residents can put out up to four items but must notify the borough.” She requested the first and third pick up dates be extended through March 23, 2022, and this motion was also unanimously approved.

Mayor Penn noted letters of intent on the County Hazard Mitigation Plan grants and is considering ‘ad hoc’ committees to address these.

Penn added, “we have big projects — 11 in total which will require much work and

ular meeting. Concerns were expressed by the adjacent property owner about ongoing maintenance issues.

The next regular meeting of the board of supervisors will be Monday, October 18, at 6 p.m. in the Tobyhanna Township building, and via GoToMeeting. Visit the township website at tobyhanna townshippa.gov for details.

we only have two months to complete.” A motion made to create FEMA grant committees passed unanimously.

Montanez gave quick input on Hispanic Heritage Month giving historic background from 1962 under President Lydon Johnson and extended under President Ronald Reagan. She said, “ I am grateful for this program.”

Also discussed was a Mount Pocono American Legion fundraiser, A Night of Comedy, on November 14 from 6-10 p.m., with dinner provided.

Cost is $75 in advance and $100 at the door.

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Seth’s Sightings by Seth Isenberg Now that it’s the season for leaves, Ruth and I are putting some time aside so that we go out to explore some of the backroads hereabouts in search of color. We’ve done this most every day this past week. We’re getting spot peaks. The great showing of 2021 has yet to arrive.

I’m okay with this. I like the foliage season so much that the longer it goes on, the better, in my view. So, barring any great wind or rain storms, we could have some color hereabouts into early November.

This week, the Turnpike south from White Haven to

Albrightsville shows some very nice peak colors, but as soon as you get off the Plateau, the oranges and reds become yellows. I expect there will more stretches starting to show peak foliage by this weekend, and more by next when we near peak for the Poconos.

We did some shopping at the Eagle Arms Gun Show at Split Rock including a fall jacket, and some warm socks for Ruth. After that, we went to the Covered Bridge Crafts Festival, this year held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. The festival now has a fair-like feel.

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of the fairgrounds, and all of the old display buildings. It was fun to see some incredible talents, where artists showed off their unique skills. Of note was a fellow who made flowers, trees, and ornaments from peacock and other feathers. We bought a flower ornament made of goose down and peacock feathers. We also bought angora goat socks from the farmer.

This festival looks like they’re going to be successful in this new location. In previous years they were at Knoebels, and we’d catch a couple of rides. This year Knoebels is concentrating on their Hallo-Fun weekends.

We went to a pre-season WBS Penguins game last

Friday, because we so very much missed live hockey, but we’ve learned that these pre-season games don’t really show the end product. Still it was a fun, fight-filled freefor-all that displayed some of the young people who could eventually become regulars. A lot of the players that we saw are likely to head for the Penguin’s Wheeling affiliate in the ECHL, or back to their junior or European league clubs. We listened to the next preseason game on the radio, and it was nearly an entirely different group of hockey players on the ice — the likely 2021-22 team members.

The Penguins open their season this Saturday in Wilkes-Barre. The AHL

intends to make a little league history this game, in that they will start a female referee, Katie Guay, for the first time in league history. Ruth and I plan to cheer for her AND the Penguins. Guay is destined for a regular NHL refereeing job.

Saturday’s game against Lehigh Valley starts at 6:05 p.m., then on Sunday, puck drops at 3:05 against Charlotte.

Our other main weekend activity is going to be helping the Weatherly Area Community Library with their basket raffle fundraiser at the Packer Township building on route 93 in Hudsondale, south of Weatherly. The site has plenty of close-in parking. Come out and say hi, and support the library. Hours are Friday night from 6 to 8, and Saturday from 9 a.m., with basket drawing starting promptly at 1.

Ruth and I are hoping to fit in a run to a nearby orchard to buy some Winesap apples (tart and juicy). They should be ready by now — they ripen late and a great keepers through the winter.

On October 22, we’re going to attend the US Women’s Hockey Team exhibition against the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team at the PPL Center in Allentown. We’ll come in our Penguins gear, and sit with Phantoms phans to cheer on the US ladies, which will be lots of fun.

This should be the week when I start doing some raking. The apple trees in our yard have mostly shed their leaves. My maple trees are shedding lots and lots of helicopter seeds, which can mean a long winter. Our burning bushes are just beginning their turn, telling me that I have a couple of weeks before any big raking starts.

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Body building interest transforms Daycare Lady into gym owner

by Lori R. Cooper

As a working mom Clary Fernandez was known as the “daycare lady,” doing day care at several places, including a gym. While working in daycare at the gym she picked up a few shifts working there in various capacities whenever needed, from cleaning to working the desk. Having been a bodybuilder when younger, she was inspired to do a body transformation.

Although her background and Masters degree are in public relations and retail marketing she started to do personal training for her son’s school baseball team as a volunteer. She got her Personal Training Certificate in 2004.

“Clarynation” became the name of her personal training business, initially offering free training at different locations, building her clientele. She also began coaching people for bodybuilding and has trained several winners.

Clary continued to work at a gym in Brodheadsville for several years when an opportunity arose to purchase the gym. In 2012 Clary bought the gym, renamed it “The Body Shoppe.” She also lives above the gym.

The gym was in rough shape so she started buying equipment little by little and restructured the layout, building her business and membership.

The gym is now set up with five rooms including a cardio room, machine room, free weights room, leg room and a room for various classes.

Classes are offered in Spin, Step, and Aerobics. A Silver Sneakers class, for older clients, is on hold due in part to the pandemic.

There are several personal

ALEXIS CASTRO at The Body Shoppe trainers available at the gym.

Many bodybuilders have been prepping at her gym. Bodybuilder Alexis Castro has been training there for seven years.

One of the personal trainers, Marissa Miata, stated she “loves the hometown gym where you can get a great workout with no judgement. “ Clary decided not to close the gym during the pandemic and allowed members to decide if they wanted to work out there.

The community responded with an overwhelming show

of support as many members continued to pay their dues to keep the gym operating, even if they did not train there at the time. Entrance is by a key card so that members can train from 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Body Shoppe Pro was opened during this time, selling supplements as an additional way to generate income.

Clary’s come a long way from “daycare lady” working mom to “Clarynation” and gym owner through sheer perseverance and community support.

The Body Shoppe is located at 120 Shafer Drive, Brodheadsville.

Neswick concert to celebrate organ restoration at First Presbyterian The First Presbyterian Church of Stroudsburg is happy to announce the much anticpated completion of its newly rebuilt 44 rank pipe organ. The congregation will celebrate by welcoming organist Bruce Neswick to the sanctuary in concert on Sunday, October 24 at 4 p.m. for an inaugural concert.

Neswick enjoys immense

West End October events Join West End Park and Open Space Commission at these fun October events at our 3 locations — Ross Township Park, Chestnuthill Township Park and West End Regional Park.

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popularity and is in tremendous demand throughout the country as organist, improviser, choral conductor and trainer, commissioned composer, and hymn festival leader. He holds the Fellowship degree from the Royal School of Church Music and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2016 by the University of the South, Sewanee, TN. He is the Canon for Cathedral Music at Trinity Cathedral (Episcopal) in Portland, Oregon.

Tickets are free but you must have one for this concert.

Reserve tickets by contacting the church office at 570-4217751, or by email at stbgpres@ ptd.net. Please note that all persons attending the concert must be masked (both vaccinated and unvaccinated).

First Presbyterian Church is located at 575 Main St., Stroudsburg.

Re-Elect LINDA L. WOEHRLE Tobyhanna Township Tax Collector Your Support & Vote Is Greatly Appreciated Paid for by Linda L. Woehrle

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Explore a rare land that protects Pocono waters The trail at Thomas Darling Preserve in Blakeslee takes you right into the thick of things, right from the start.

Brodhead Watershed Association offers a guided hike on Sunday, Oct. 17, to explore this densely wooded alder swamp – part of another world, a relic of the glacier that receded 12,000 years ago.

The ground is squishy with a patchwork of sphagnum moss, ferns and club mosses, among the most ancient kinds

of plants. The foliage of longgone spring wildflowers and partridge berry blankets the wet forest floor.

At the heart of this quiet, old place is a single-track boardwalk in the middle of 650 acres of glacier-created wetland. The boardwalk is just inches above the trembling expanse of watery, mossy, shrubby terrain centered on 2,500 acres of protected land. Wetlands stretch out all around, a healthy mosaic of every kind of inland wetland found in Pennsylvania, including peat bogs.

Places like this are rare, very rare, in the world. This ecosystem protects air, water, unique plants and animals, us, and all life on the planet we call home.

Like an enormous sponge that stretches to the horizon, these complex wetlands have stored, filtered, and released water for millennia, in ways we still don’t fully understand.

There is no charge for this guided hike with naturalist Patti O’Keefe. The preserve is

go to www.brodheadwatershed.org/gopoconos. These events spotlight how forested land keeps drinking water safe and abundant. The series is administered by Brodhead Watershed Association and supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.

BWA welcomes three new board members Brodhead Watershed Association has elected three new members for its board of directors, each with unique backgrounds and talents to support the organization’s advocacy for clean water.

The election and induction

Re-Elect ALMA RUIZ-SMITH: My Qualifications for Office I am an incumbent candidate for position as Coolbaugh Township Supervisor elected to serve starting January 1, 2016. My accomplishments and aspirations for the township speak for themselves. Check the Board of Supervisors bi-monthly meeting minutes and read first-hand where I stand on issues and how I continue to place first responders; residents’ safety/welfare/security; and last but not least, policing of tax-payer dollars allocations and distribution, at the top of my priority list in performing my present duty as a current Township Supervisor.

Add to that list my commitment to promote economic development by promoting Coolbaugh Township as an ideal location to build and develop corporate and professional businesses. I search to invite companies that offer family sustaining wages, and I promote a wealth of local skilled and talented pool of candidates ready to make themselves available for employment close to home. I am an experienced professional with a strong commitment to a career in politics, business administration and management.

I possess extensive experience in administration, office operations and public relations. I have proven ability to orchestrate administrative and managerial projects to completion. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to develop rapport with high level management and subordinates. Work closely with local, state and federal legislators to provide assistance to high level governmental and corporate executives in the research, implementation and monitoring of economic development and infrastructural projects throughout Coolbaugh Township while applying the highest level of confidentiality and urgency where necessary. My civic contributions to the local municipality and to Monroe County at large demonstrate my wealth of experience and willingness to serve my community over the past 30 years as a Monroe County resident. Civic Affiliations

near Blakeslee. Directions will be provided to registrants.

Registration is required and limited. To register, go to brodheadwatershed.org/ events/darling.

For information about this and other events in the free Get Outdoors Poconos series,

– Past and Present - Burnley Workshop Employment and Rehabilitation Services – Board Member - Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services – Board Member - Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission - Commissioner - Monroe County Council of Government – Coolbaugh Township BOS Representative - United Way of Monroe County, Advisory Board Member - LAANEPA (Latino Alliance of Northeast Pennsylvania), Vice President/Fundraising and Events Planner - RSVP of Monroe County (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program) Vice President/Fund raising and Events Planner - Mt. Pocono Downtown Association, President - Women’s Resources of Monroe County – Board Member - American Red Cross of the Poconos, Chair Missions Committee – Board Member Vice-Chairperson, Coolbaugh Township Planning Commission Chairperson, Coolbaugh Township Vacancy Board Board Member Property Owners Association Judge of Elections for Property Owners Association Contributing Writer for Property Owners Association Newsletter Bilingual in Spanish.

As a Marketing major in college, I was taught that you cannot sell a product you are not comprehensively familiar with. In other words, know your product before trying to market it. That of course is a metaphor I use in describing what an elected official should be well versed in. Have a strategic plan, Have a long range plan. Know your community, know your neighbors, know your commercial entities, know your geographical boundaries and limitations, know the strengths and weaknesses of your operations and administrative employees so you can best serve your residents, know your neighboring municipalities and their objectives. There is a saying which states, ‘become a pillar of the community’. That is not enough. I believe one should be ‘part of the fiber of the community’. Become part of the fabric of the community and be intimately familiar with the needs and essential services required to perform the duties of the job that are in fact paid for by the municipal tax payers.

were held at the annual BWA Members & Friends Celebration, Sept. 24, 2021, at Shawnee Inn. The new directors are: Michelle Farley of Paradise Township, a lawyer in practice with Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC. Her practice includes estate planning, family law and probate matters with a focus on litigation. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators, focusing on Pennsylvania family law matters. She is joining the board of BWA because of the need for public education about water resources and the need for action related to climate change.

W. Michael Johnson of Narberth Borough in Montgomery County has directed Michael Johnson Architect LLC since 2003. The practice specializes in research, planning and design for school districts, universities and corporate clients.

Michael is deeply interested in the interaction between land development policy and environmental stewardship.

He has a strong background in property, land use and governance issues facing nonprofit boards.

Adam Moser, a lifelong resident of Monroe County and alumnus of East Stroudsburg High School, has long been a local advocate of smart growth planning and open space pres-

ervation as a volunteer and as a former legislative assistant to Sen. Lisa Boscola. He participated heavily in the Monroe County Open Space Initiative and was one of the youngest participants in the planning of Monroe2020. He was formerly chair of the Upper Brodhead/ Paradise Creek Greenway Committee, formerly vice chair of the Monroe County Open Space Advisory Board & Eastern Monroe Regional Open Space Committee, past member of Price Township’s Planning Commission, Open Space Committee and Comprehensive Plan Committee, and of the East Stroudsburg Area School District Strategic Planning Committee.

WBS Penguins Home Games

Mohegan Sun Arena Wilkes-Barre Sat., Oct 16 6:05 p.m. vs Phantoms (special group prices – groups also get hats and McDonald’s vouchers) Sun, Oct 17 3:05 p.m. vs Checkers Fri., Oct 22 7:05 p.m. vs WolfPack Wed, Oct 27 7:05 p.m. vs Phantoms Fri., Nov 5 7:05 p.m. vs Bruins Wed, Nov 10 7:05 p.m. vs Amerks Fri., Nov 11 7:05 p.m. vs Checkers Sat., Nov 12 7:05 p.m. vs Checkers

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TERMS: $8,500 BANK CASIDER’S CHECK (made payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed. No Back Taxes.

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Police Beat About 6:05 a.m. on 10-13, officers and detectives from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, PA State Police troopers and members of the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office executed a search warrant at 733 Country Place Drive in Coolbaugh Township as part of an ongoing investigation.

There, Lamont Simpkins, 36, who is wanted in Florida and New York for violent felony crimes, was identified and arrested. A second man, Terrell Terry, 30, was also arrested due to a bench warrant from the Monroe County Sherriff’s Department.

During the search, detectives found crack cocaine and heroin, along with evidence that Tyrone Witherspoon, 34, and Desirae Devore, 32, were dealing drugs. They both were arrested as well. Police also found two guns hidden there, one of which had its serial number filed off, and it was loaded with a high-capacity magazine. None of the four are permitted possession of firearms, and this was added to their charges.

Witherspoon was out on parole, so with this arrest and the new charges, he’s in the Monroe County jail without bail.

Simpkins is at the jail on the fugitive warrants, the guns charges, drug charges and domestic assault.

The four went before on-call District Judge Philip Riley, and then will get a preliminary hearing before DJ Danielle Travagline.

There were three more adults, plus two small children at the home. These adults are likely to face charges as well. PMRPD Detective Erica Burk is seeking more information about the group, and can be reached via eburk@pmrpd.com or by call-

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ing 570 895-2400. Anonymous tips can also be left by going onto the PMRPD website at PMRPD.com

man was found deceased in his Stony Mountain Road, Albrightsville home on 10/1 at about 8 p.m. PSP and the Carbon County Coroner’s 10/4, 7:30 p.m., a 13 y/o Office determined this death Effort boy was “swatted” — had by natural causes. Lehighton police called to his home for a EMS assisted.

PSP was out to another crime that did not occur (stabdeath about an hour later, bing of a family member). PA on Bluegrass Lane in Effort, State Police-Fern Ridge, who where a 63 y/o man was found sent troopers to the home, dead by natural causes. PSP interviewed the boy and learned that he was threatened was assisted here by the Monroe County Coroner’s Ofwith swatting after an online fice and St. Luke’s EMS. argument. PSP is working to At noon and again at 1:30 locate the caller who made the on 10-1, PSP was called to a false report.

Gilbert property due to a dogs 10/3, a father/son fight brought PSP out to a Sunapee attack that injured a neighbor’s dog.

Lane, Sierra View, Effort 9/27, a 26 y/o Effort woman Mountain home. During the fight, the 23 y/o son slammed deliberately ran over a 24 y/o man’s trash can, scattering his father, 46, to the ground.

The older man sustained some trash across his property. She was tracked down and arrestbruising and soreness to his shoulder. The son will face ed, and faces charges of crimiharassment charges before nal mischief.

D.J. Colleen Mancuso.

PSP is investigating a report At 3:30 on 10/3, police were of a female juvenile teen havcalled to a domestic between ing been sexually assaulted by a separated couple, 31 and 33, a parent or guardian, 9-22. in Chestnuthill Twp., who got Crashes include some rearinto a physical fight during the enders (including a three-car exchange of custody of their on 9/25), and vehicles off into children. Both were arrested trees. There were also a handand face charges of harassful of DUIs. ment.

A 20 y/o local woman found An 80 y/o Penn Forest Twp. nude photos of herself posted

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on Instagram after a relationship broke up. PSP is investigating.

10/1 at 9:43 p.m., a driver was seen to knock over a mailbox on Weir Lake Rd. near Brodheadsville, and flee in his Mazda. PSP located the car in the area and pulled it over, finding a drunk driver at the wheel.

An abandoned Yamaha ATV was found off Firehouse Road in Brodheadsville on 9/26. It’s now at PSP-Fern Ridge HQ to be claimed.

Stealin’

10/2, items were stolen from the unlocked cab of a truck parked on a Route 209 property.

8-31 to 9-29, a 35 y/o Effort man paid $5,700 to an unknown person after receiving threatening texts. He did so, fearing for his family. PSP-F has been contacted and is investigating.

There are several identity theft incidents, plus a local store out nearly $4k where items were paid for by an unauthorized credit card.

PSP-F is investigating a wire fraud where $2,000 was stolen from the victim’s bank account.

PennDOT news

Crack sealing crews are out in Monroe County.

Pothole patching crews are working in Carbon.

Repairs of storm damage continue along roadsides.

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Obituaries

THE JOURNAL OF THE POCONO PLATEAU, SEPTEMBER 15-28, 2021 — PAGE 15

ANTHONY ARTHUR ABUISO JR. Anthony Arthur Abuiso Henryville; and many beloved Jr., 37, of Blakeslee, died nieces and nephews.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 A blessing service was held at home.

October 11 at Bolock Funeral Born in Queens, New York, Home, 6148 Paradise Valley he was a son of Anthony Sr. Road, Cresco. and Dawn (Hanan) Abuiso of Private cremation is Long Pond. entrusted to Bolock Funeral Anthony was a wellHome Crematory. liked lovable person who

was musically talented and enjoyed song writing. Anthony locally tended bar and was a commercial painter in his family owned business.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Shirley Abuiso The Top Of the Mountain of Canadensis; maternal Ecumenical Council (TOMEC) grandfather, Rocky Hanan will hold its annual Thanksgivof Queens, New York; ing service at St. Maximillian brothers, Nicholas Abuiso Kolbe R.C.C. in Pocono Pines. of Tobyhanna, and Matthew The service will be at 7 p.m. on Abuiso of Long Pond; sisters, Tuesday, November 23.

Amanda Abuiso and her The Rev. Heather Hunicutt husband, Jesse Richardson of Salem United Church of of Thornton, Colorado, and Christ of Pocono Pines will be Valerie Marie Andnejak the speaker. and her husband, Jerry of

Peter Raymond Cegelka, 79, of Pocono Summit, died Monday, September 27, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Monroe in Bartonsville. He was the loving husband of Florence I. (Ayers) Cegelka who passed away in 2018.

Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Raymond and Anna (Marhoffer) Cegelka.

He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Economics from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey in 1963. In 1966 he received a Master’s degree M. Ed. in Counseling and personal services from the University of New Hampshire in Durham. In 1968, he became the Project Director for the Dover/Durham New Hampshire Head Start Program. In 1980, Peter worked as a counselor and program designer for the adult basic education system at the Stafford County jail. He also served as a liaison between the Strafford Guidance Pocono Lake Wesleyan Center and the Dover School Church is hosting a Trunk or Department, where he Treat event on Saturday, Ocbecame test coordinator for tober 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. for children of all ages. Anyone in statewide testing programs. the community that would like From 1968-1972 he engaged to join us is welcome. They can in part-time private practice and was also the Dover bring their trunk and candy School Department’s child and join us.

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PETER RAYMOND CEGELKA development specialist. From Waymart, as a member of the 1972-1974, Peter worked in Forensic Subcommittee of Newington, New Hampshire the PA Community Providers as coordinator of Diagnostic Association in Harrisburg, and Rehabilitation Services at and a member of the Wayne Great Bay School and Training Information Network of Center which provided voca­ Community Human Service Organizations, Honesdale. He tional rehabilitation to the also served his community in handicapped. his local fire department and On January 10, 1974, he ambulance squads. married Florence, adopted her three kids and moved to After retirement, Peter Pocono Summit to be closer to liked to spend his time his retired parents. He became reading, camping, and a rehabilitation counselor using his watercraft at Lake for the Burnley Workshop Wallenpaupack. He spent time in Snydersville and later was with his pet Briggs, an African promoted to Coordinator of Gray parrot, his tropical fish Rehabilitation, then Director and he would feed the various and worked there for 15 animals such as deer, squirrels years. In 1989, he spent two and other wildlife in his years with the United Way in backyard. He also enjoyed pet Tannersville and computerized conventions and trade shows their organization. Peter then in Florida and California, and joined the Tri-County Human working around his yard.

Services, Inc. in Honesdale as He is survived by his a psychotherapist. In 1995, he children, Bob Cegelka and started to visit Wayne County his wife, Laurie of Pocono Jail to counsel inmates with Summit, Francis Cegelka of mental health issues, then Florida, and Martha Porter divided his time between the of New York; grandchildren, two prisons in Susquehanna Dr. Derek Cegelka and his County and Wayne County. wife, Neely, Jessica Ciaccio In April, 2000 he became and her husband Adam, certified as a Forensic Nicole Cegelka, David Porter Counselor by the American and his wife, Chelsea, and College of Certified Forensic Juliana Knickerbocker and her Counselors. Peter has been husband, Bill; and eight greata member of the Human grandchildren.

Rights Committee, Forensic Reverend Father Gregory Treatment Center at The State conducted a memorial service Correctional Institution (SCI) October 2 at Bolock Funeral Home,6148 Paradise Valley SCHEDULE Road, Cresco.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to AWSOM Animal Welfare Society of Monroe: PO Box 13, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

Private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory. Peter and his wife will be interred at Lakeview Cemetery in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

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ROBERT R. PALLO Robert R. Pallo, 67, of Robert’s family held a Tobyhanna, passed away on Celebration of Life at Pocono HUMBERT LEBRON VIHLSTRAND Saturday, September 25, 2021 Raceway on September 29.

Humbert “Bert” Lebron York Giants, and the Cleveland leaves behind his dear friends, at Geisinger Medical Center Private cremation was Vihlstrand, 53, of Tobyhanna, Cavaliers, and almost never Patricia Ramous; Irene in Danville. He was the loving entrusted to Bolock Funeral died after battling an illness missed a game if his team Piriczky; Joseph and Melissa husband of Virginia (Beers) Home Crematory. for nearly a year on Saturday, was playing. Bert also greatly Piriczky and family; and John Pallo, with whom he shared 47

October 2, 2021 at Gracedale enjoyed watching movies with and Kathleen O’Connell and years of marriage.

Eagle Arms Gun Shows Nursing Home in Nazareth. his family and friends and family, all of Tobyhanna; and Born in Dunmore, he was He was the loving husband collecting antique and movie Eric Piriczky of Bethlehem. a son of the late Bernard and eagleshows.com of Ana Class, with whom he memorabilia. Star Wars was He became such a huge part Betty (Herbert) Pallo.

610-393-3047 shared 25 years together. his favorite, followed closely of their family and their lives Robert was the viceBorn in Manhattan, New

by Marvel superhero films. He over the years and was lovingly president of Military Affairs at York, he was the adopted had a great sense of humor thought of as an uncle.

Pocono Raceway for 43 years.

Guntoberfest in Oaks son of George O. Vihlstrand and was always quick with a Bolock Funeral Home, In addition to his wife, 2000 tables $12 of Flushing, New York, and joke and ready to kick back 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Robert is survived by sons Fri-Sun Oct. 15-17 the late Salemer “Sally” A. with a beer and enjoy life. Bert Cresco, was in charge of Shaun and Holly Pallo of Lebanon Oct. 23/24 Vihlstrand, and birth parents loved animals and nature and arrangements. Reverend Jacksonville, North Carolina, Bloomsburg Oct. 30/31 Mario Lebron and Elba Soto of had a heart for rescue animals Father Richard Czachor and Kyle and Hanna Pallo Allentown Nov. 6/7 Florida. and believed that all animals conducted a Mass of Christian of Albrightsville; daughter Altoona Nov. 13/14 Bert received his GED and deserved a good, loving home. burial October 8 at Our Lady Tiffany and Nick Tripp of worked as a security guard for In addition to his wife Victory Catholic Church in Mount Pocono; brothers David Morgantown Nov. 20/21 many years. He was an avid and father, he is survived by Tannersville, followed by and Rebecca Pallo of Atlanta, Wind Gap Nov. 26/27 reader as well as a history his three children, William, interment at St. Catherine’s Georgia, and Michael Pallo of Gettysburg Dec. 4/5 buff and enjoyed watching Catherine, and Brian; twin Cemetery in Moscow.

Altoona; and grandchildren Trevose Dec. 11/12 the history channel, reading brother, Maurice “Mo” In lieu of flowers, memorial Kaiden, Lily, Madelyn, Tristan, Oaks Holiday Dec. 17-19 non-fiction historical books, Vihlstrand of East Elmhurst, donations may be made to the Noah, Caleb, and Brantley. and reading the New York New York; brother, Francisco American Diabetes Association Post. He was a devoted fan of “Franky” Soto-Gonzalez of by visiting diabetes.org. the New York Yankees, New Oldsmar, Florida. Bert also

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