The Journal of the Pocono Plateau/Penn-Kidder Mid-May 2025 by canwinjournal

New fund will support Kidder Twp. First Responders

Golf Tournament Sept. 8 kicks off fundraising

The Carbon County Community Foundation announced the establishment of the Kidder Township First Responders Fund, made possible through the generosity and leadership of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, during a press conference May 6 at Jack Frost National Golf Club. This charitable fund will support the critical work

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PMRPD accepts annual report, hears monthly updates

by Pat Albano

At the regular meeting of the Mount Pocono Regional Police Commission on May 13, Police Chief Chris Wagner provided updates on the department’s monthly police report. He noted that arrests for Type 1 offenses—more serious crimes—declined in April, except for burglary, which saw an increase. Type 2 offenses also rose during the month. Wagner assured the commission that burglary trends would be closely monitored.

The discussion then shifted to the 2025 Annual Report, highlighting key departmental statistics. Wagner reported that the Pocono Mountain Region has a population of 43,299, with a police officer ratio of 1.04 officers per 1,000 residents. Officers patrol a jurisdiction encompassing 335 miles of roadway. Wagner further outlined personnel changes in 2024, including four new hires, two promotions, two lateral transfers, two retirements, and a record high 14 commendations. Financial allocations among municipalities

were also reviewed, with Coolbaugh Township incurring the highest cost at $3 million (38% of total department expenditures), followed by Tobyhanna Township at $2.3 million (32%), Mt. Pocono Borough at $1.027 million (12%), Tunkhannock Township at $893,000 (11%), and Barrett Township at $670,000 (8%).

Several notable findings from the annual report include the stability and predictability of arrest trends from 1997 to 2024, the leveling off of police service hours since 2022, and a significant increase

in officer training over the past decade—recovering from the pandemic-related downturn. Wagner also assessed investigative versus patrol time across municipalities, affirming that all jurisdictions remain stable with respect to Type 1 and Type 2 crimes, both of which have decreased over the last decade. He further noted rising fleet repair costs. The commission approved a motion to accept the annual report, which is now available on the department’s website. Regarding new business, discussions centered on the

2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement and Pension Plan. Wagner refrained from commenting on the ongoing Collective Bargaining negotiations but stated that another meeting would be scheduled next week to continue discussions. A Pension Plan meeting is also scheduled for May 20. Wagner also noted recent departmental outreach efforts, including officers attending the Monroe County Technical Institute advisory meeting and Criminal Justice Day at East Stroudsburg University.

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of four local emergency response organizations serving Kidder Township:

• Albrightsville Fire Company

• Lake Harmony Volunteer Rescue Squad & Ambulance

• Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company

• Kidder Township Police Department

To launch the fund and begin raising support, Blue Ridge Real Estate is hosting a charity golf tournament on September 8, at Jack Frost National Golf Club in Kidder Township. All proceeds will benefit the new fund.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now and golfer registration will open soon. Community members are also invited to make tax-deductible donations directly to the fund at www. cccfoundpa.org/kiddertownship-first-respondersfund.

“First responder organizations are absolutely essential to the safety and well-being of our communities,” said Sharon

Penn Forest has big plans for Spring

by Jim Dino

The Penn Forest Township Supervisors are getting some spring fever.

At their monthly meeting May 5, the supervisors voted unanimously to hire Patrick Greco as another township laborer at $21.05 per hour.

“He will give us three workers, so we will be able to do more,” said Supervisor Chairman Roger Meckes. “We swept the streets on the Jim Thorpe

Alexander, president of the Carbon County Community Foundation. “Recent wildfires in the Jim Thorpe area are a reminder of just how vital their presence and preparedness are. I’m thrilled to see this effort launched for Kidder Township, and I hope it inspires similar partnerships and initiatives throughout the county.”

The Kidder Township First Responders Fund will provide ongoing, flexible support to the police, fire, and emergency response organizations in the region— helping them meet evolving needs, upgrade equipment, and continue training efforts.

“This fund is our way of giving back to the first responders who serve our community every day,” said Bruce Beaty, President of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company. “We’ve seen firsthand how important their work is whether responding to medical emergencies, protecting property from fires, or maintaining public safety. We hope this fund will make a meaningful difference for the people who keep us safe.”

The Carbon County

side of the township today (Monday, May 5). and we will do the north side of the township tomorrow (Tuesday, May 6). We mowed the grass at the park for the first time.”

The supervisors also moved the worker at the township transfer station from part-time to fulltime. Meckes said since he is already a township employee, he does not have to undergo a probationary period.

Community Foundation is honored to serve as the steward of this fund and encourages individuals and businesses to get involved. For more information about the golf tournament, sponsorships, or making a donation, visit www. cccfoundpa.org or call 1-855-545-1311.

About the Carbon County Community Foundation

The Carbon County Community Foundation was formed in 2015 with the mission to improve the quality of life for all Carbon County residents, now and forever. We do this by offering individuals, families, and businesses the most effective charitable giving tools available in the marketplace today, combining that with expertise in philanthropic planning, nonprofit sector issues, and community priorities. Since 2016, the charitable funds at the Foundation have cumulatively awarded more than $1 million in grants and scholarships to nonprofit and community organizations, teachers, schools, and students in Carbon County. We are honored to work with hundreds of donors, nonprofits, advisors, and civic leaders to build resources and strengthen our community, forever. Learn more about the Carbon County Community Foundation at cccfoundpa.org or by calling 1-855545-1311.

celebration of the July 4 Independence Day holiday. Meckes said by next month, the supervisors will have developed specifications for the 2025 road improvement project, which includes Behrens Road out to Roue 903, and eight pipe crossings on Old Stage Road that will be bid as a package, Meckes said, Meckes resigned as township roadmaster, effective May 31.

A piece of guiderail taken out on Meckesville Road during the winter will be replaced for $6,900.

“It was taken out during the snow,” Meckes said. “We don’t know who did it. The price includes a new end cap.”

The supervisors also voted to give $600 for face painting and a balloon making artist to appear at the Touch a Truck event on June 7. There will also be food trucks out for the

“I want a break,” Meckes said, “I want to give somebody else a chance to see what they could do.”

The supervisors voted 4-0 to appoint the current assistant roadmaster, Supervisor Patrick Holland, to succeed Meckes as roadmaster. The supervisors also voted 4-0 to appoint Supervisor Scott Lignore to replace Holland as assistant roadmaster. Meckes noted the appontments are good until the end of 2025.

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JOURNAL OF THE POCONOS PLATEAU

Dean’s List RosteR

Belmont University

Dennis Stanhope of Effort

Delaware Valley University

Jennifer Cartwright of Jim Thorpe, Jacquelyn Dudley of Pocono Summit, Ciana Feliciano of Effort

Grove City College

Connor Rodgers, a senior Business Analysis major.

Connor is a 2021 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Rodgers (Natalie) from Jim Thorpe.

New York Institute of Technology

Shannon Dos Santos of Tobyhanna

Pennsylvania Western University

Zoe Blake of Tobyhanna, who studies at the PennWest Online Campus.

Seton Hall University

Ashlyn McCormick of Tobyhanna

Siena College President’s List

Grace Ferry from Pocono Pines

Southern New Hampshire University

Flavia Green of Tobyhanna, Ronald Henderson of Tobyhanna

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Eric Hill of Tobyhanna

Presents at Spring Student Symposium

Brielle Decarolis of Albrightsville presented original academic work April 17 at Ohio Wesleyan University’s 2025 Spring Student Symposium. Decarolis presented “Male mating preferences of Sailfin mollies (Poecilia latipinna) for familiar and naive females,” mentored by faculty member Shala Hankison.

The annual symposium is designed to highlight the breadth, depth, and quality of work produced by Ohio Wesleyan students in their classes and through mentored research, performances, and other projects.

Inducted into Tau Sigma Honors Society

Jacquelyn Dudley, a resident of Pocono Summit, was honored for academic excellence by being inducted

West High Safety Carnival promotes teen driver highway safety & positive decision-making

Pocono Mountain West High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) will host a Safety Carnival for students on Thursday, May 22, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.

The Safety Carnival event is designed to promote highway safety and making positive decisions on and

off the road. All West High School students in grades 9 to 12 will participate in the assembly to include carnival food, relay races, obstacle courses, a demonstration by J and J Towing, as well as numerous first responder interactive activities.

The Carnival will feature hands-on safety activities

presented by Pocono Mountain Regional Police, Beth Moloughney State Farm Insurance Agency, Pocono Mountain Regional EMS, Pennsylvania State Police, Tobyhanna Fire, Coolbaugh Fire, Tunkhannock Fire, Pocono Summit Fire, J and J Towing, Walmart, University MedEvac, US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and the

Monroe County Coroner.

The Safety Carnival is highly interactive and fun, which will keep students engaged and focused on safe driving and making good decisions on and off of the road. The Safety Carnival will culminate with a visit from University Med-Evac Helicopter.

into the Tau Sigma Honors Society at Delaware Valley University for the 2024-25 academic year

Named to Honor Societies

Sofia Salazar of Pocono Pines was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Delta Sigma, the national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies.

Salazar was also among the 18 University of Scranton students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor society for communication majors. The national honor society was founded in 1985 to encourage high levels of scholarship and leadership in the field of communications.

The University’s chapter was established in 1999.

Salazar is a senior majoring in advertising/ public relations.

ESU hospitality program visit

Indian Valley County Club

East Stroudsburg University students studying hospitality, recreation, and tourism management recently visited Indian Valley Country Club, in Telford, for a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a private member-owned club. The students, who are currently taking HRTM 261, Club Management, participated in the trip to explore areas of hospitality that are often unfamiliar because private clubs are typically not open to the public.

Eric Beck, general manager of Indian Valley Country Club, and Kelly Beck, executive director of the Philadelphia & Vicinity Chapter of the Club Management Association of America (PVCMA), welcomed the class. Students toured key areas of the club, including dining, banquet, locker rooms, golf pro shop, and back-of-house spaces, while learning about the standards and expectations that shape member-focused service.

HRTM graduate Will Osowski ’18 spoke to the class during their tour.

Osowski, who is the banquet and catering manager of the country club, shared his

professional journey and insights into working in the private club sector.

The day ended with a conversation led by Beck about career opportunities in club management and the leadership qualities needed to succeed in the field.

“This visit really helped students connect the dots between what we talk about in class and how private clubs operate day-to-day,” said Dr. Chuck Meitner, associate professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management. “Getting to hear from industry leaders and alumni in the field makes a lasting impression and opens students’ eyes to career paths they may not have previously considered.”

To learn more about ESU’s HRTM program, visit www. esu.edu/hospitality.

Campus notes

Lebanon Valley College announces awards

Lebanon Valley College presented students with academic awards as part of the College’s Inquiry celebration.

Local students include:

Celinez Velez of Tobyhanna, a graduate of Essex County Donald M Payne Senior School of Technology, who is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education: Cloyd H. Ebersole Scholarship.

Melissa West of Jim Thorpe, a graduate of Hamburg Area High School, who is pursuing a bachelor of science in music education: Wig & Buckle Theater Company Richard B. Saltzer Memorial Award.

Political Science and Economics Students

Inducted into Honor Society

On April 10, East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Political Science and Economics held the joint induction ceremony for the Iota Chi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society) and Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society in Economics).

John Lemon of Pocono Lake, and Aaron Marouchoc of Albrightsville, were a part of the ceremony.

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Kutztown University Athletics Inducts 2025 Class to Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society

The Kutztown University athletics department recognized 40 studentathletes as a part of a new class of the Pennsylvania Alpha Omega Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma in the National College Athlete Honor Society. The April 10 luncheon recognized those student-athletes who excel in both the classroom and competition. Among those inducted were Leila Hurley and Olivia Smelas, both of Jim Thorpe.

Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstanding student-athletes

with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.

In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA. The honoree also must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester or seventh quarter, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative gradepoint average of a 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).

Inducted into Women’s Business Honor Society

Leslie Ortiz of Pocono Summit was among the 49 University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the women’s business honor society. Induction is open to students who major or minor in business, have at least sophomore academic standing, and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The University’s honor society was established in 1982.

Ortiz is a sophomore pursuing a marketing degree at the Jesuit university.

Camp Invention’s fun, action-packed summer STEM program coming to Pocono Mountain West Jr. High School

Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Pocono Mountain West Jr. High School the week of June 23-26.

A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K–6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes STEM learning; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance and resourcefulness; and

encourages entrepreneurship — all in a fun and engaging environment.

Each year, the program features a new curriculum inspired by some of our nation’s most worldchanging inventors — the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees. This year’s Discover program encourages children to be confident in their ideas and explore their innovativeness through hands-on activities including:

In Control™: Campers take control of their innovation journey as they head out on the ultimate road trip. From assembling a custom control panel with a transmitter and receiver, to creating

a prototype of their own artificial intelligence-inspired bobblehead assistant, they invent their way around every bump and twist in the road.

Illusion Workshop™: Children discover the mesmerizing world of illusions, where things are not always as they appear. Through hands-on activities and experiments, they go behind the scenes of the tech tricks used in theme parks, animated films and theater. Using design and electrical engineering skills, campers build an animation device to bring drawings to life.

Claw Arcade™: Campers use their creativity and engineering skills to construct

a functional Claw Arcade out of cardboard. They explore physics in easy-to-reach ways as they make hands-on discoveries about the science behind claw machines.

Penguin Launch™: Children embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins and the ice and snow of Antarctica. Along the way, they discover the fascinating connections between the technology and training used to explore Antarctica and outer space. From flippers and flingers to exploring high-wingers, children are sure to have a blast as they propel Pengy, a research assistant penguin, across the South Pole and beyond!

“My son recently attended Camp Invention, and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience for him,” said the parent of a 2024 Camp Invention camper. “The camp’s focus on creativity, problem solving and innovation truly sparked his curiosity and imagination.”

All local Camp Invention programs are facilitated and taught by qualified educators who reside and teach in the community. Camp Invention serves 140,000 students every year and partners with more than 2,600 schools and districts across the nation. For more information or to register, visit invent.org/ camp.

East Stroudsburg University confers 1,086 Degrees

A total of 1, 086 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania during three commencement exercises on May 9 and May 10. Among them were:

Mercedes Artis of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Psychology, Fiona Badilla of Tobyhanna earned a B.F.A. in Integrated Art and Design, Suzy Bailey of Pocono Summit earned a B.S. in Public Health, Sarah Bauch of Effort earned a M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Rhoda Bolles of Effort earned a B.S. in Marketing, Madison Brandi of Pocono Pines earned a M.S. in

Athletic Training, Jessica Brazezicke of Albrightsville earned a B.S. in Digital Media Technologies, Victor Cepeda of Blakeslee earned a B.S. in Exercise Science, Anthony Chrobak of Effort earned a B.S. in Finance, Qadirah Collins of Long Pond earned a B.S. in Social Work, Dillon Corridore of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Digital Media Technologies, Mackenzie Craven of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Sport Management, Melanie Delgado of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Exercise Science, Kaitlin Diaz of Albrightsville earned a B.S. in Computer Science, Cody

Dominie of Pocono Pines earned a B.S. in Digital Media Technologies, Emily Doorbejai of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice, Damarcus George of Effort earned a B.S. in Exercise Science, Kaitlyn Gonzalez of Effort earned a B.S. in Marketing, Nathaniel Gonzalez of Long Pond earned a M.S. in Sport Management, Zachary Griesbach of Pocono Pines earned a M.S. in Computer Science, Meadow Holdorff of Effort earned a B.S. in Psychology, Jared Johnson of Effort earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Ashley Johnson of Effort earned a B.S. in Social Work, Elizabeth Joledo of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Biology, Deoram Kalapnath of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Computer Science, Lennox Lewis of Pocono Summit earned a B.S. in Chemistry, Kijuan Livingston of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Business Management, Sharon Lucero of Albrightsville earned a B.S. in Biology, Gabriel Lugo of Effort earned a B.S. in Computer Science, Kadeisha Malcolm of Tobyhanna earned a B.S.

in Social Work, Gabriella Manuli of Pocono Summit earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice, Amber Martes of Albrightsville earned a B.S. in Psychology, Erin McArdle of Jim Thorpe earned a B.S. in Middle Level Education, Kaitlyn McConville of Pocono Pines earned a M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Mikaela Miller of Effort earned a M.S. in Comm Sciences & Disorders, Hilda Monrroy of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Special and Early Child Education, Mercedes Prado Rendon of Long Pond earned a M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Danni Reino of Effort earned a B.S. in Early Child Education (PreK-4), Aiden Rivera of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Computer Science, Amanda Rolleri of Effort earned a B.S. in Biochemistry, Jaquinna Ross of Tobyhanna earned a B.S. in Business Management, Samantha Russo of Effort earned a B.S. in Early Child Education (PreK-4), Jenna Scheller of Effort earned a M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Mary-Lucy Semite-Delly of Pocono Lake earned a B.A. in Political Science, Noah

Snisky of Jim Thorpe earned a B.S. in Health Education, Tiffanne Stackewicz of Pocono Summit earned a M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Tanya Tremblay of Albrightsville earned a B.S. in Psychology, Giovanni Villafuerte of Albrightsville earned a B.S. in Exercise Science, Aliyah Williams of Effort earned a B.A. in English, Tanya Williams of Tobyhanna earned a M.P.H. in Public Health/Community Health, Michael Wolski of Effort earned a B.S. in Biology, Nicole Wynings of Jim Thorpe earned a M.Ed. in Special Education, Jordan Zicker of Effort earned a B.S. in Nursing.

Students earn degrees from Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg’s Class of 2025 will celebrate commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10 a.m., in the PPL Center (Allentown). Local graduates include: Carla M. Miller of Effort is earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Miller majored in Business Administration. Maya Carter of Jim Thorpe is earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Carter majored in Neuroscience. Rachel Nicole Alexander of Jim Thorpe is earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. A graduate of Jim Thorpe Area Senior High School, Alexander majored in Media and Communication.

Kutztown U. announces degree recipients for fall and winter sessions

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for 414 students for the 2024 fall semester and 2025 winter session. Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however,

students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year.

The cumulative grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80.

Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.

Emily R Hendershot of Albrightsville, Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Visual Imp Elem Ed PreK-4 Summa Cum Laude

Max Connor Schoch of Blakeslee, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Charlotte D Tidaback of Effort, Bachelor of Science in Education - Social Studies

The Early Music ensemble Vox Luminis, on tour from Belgium, is coming to First Presbyterian Church, 575 Main Street, Stroudsburg on Thursday, June 12, at 5 p.m., with 17 musicians because, as its Director Lionel Meunier put it “We like coming there very much.” And they really do—this is their sixth visit. Vox Luminis is the premier Early Music/Baroque ensemble in all of Europe, and they are coming to Stroudsburg for one of only two concerts on this tour (the other is in Boston). The program is Vanitas Vanitatum all is vanity: Music of Carissimi and Förster. No reservations are needed. A donation at the door is suggested.

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Bach and Handel Chorale to celebrate 40th anniversary with concert

The Bach and Handel Chorale and Festival Orchestra, based in Jim Thorpe, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of bringing music of the masters to Carbon County and beyond. Founded in 1984 by Randall Douglas Perry, who still serves

Beetlejuice

as principal conductor, the Chorale draws from all walks of life for its membership.

The Chorale will present

Junior performance is center of Shawnee Playhouse STARS Academy camp

The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-sixth season, will be hosting a three-week S. T. A. R. S. Academy “Beetlejuice Junior” Summer Musical Theatre Camp Intensive, on weekdays, from Monday, June 23, through Friday, July 11, with a guaranteed weekend of five performances for all participants, at The Shawnee Playhouse, from Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13. This one-of-akind, summer intensive is open to all children, ages 8 to 14, and will be held from 9 a. m. until 3 p.m., weekdays, at The Shawnee Playhouse and The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. All campers will be cast in roles for this production, and will receive professional mentoring and training from Midge McClosky, veteran performer, thespian, and executive director of The Shawnee Playhouse.

Based on the hilarious movie with the same name, “Beetlejuice Junior” highlights the story of the demon bio-exorcist, Betelgeuse, and his relentless pursuit to be seen by the living again.

This three-week program is designed to provide intensive instruction in drama, music and dance, while mounting a full-scale junior production, comprised solely of program participants. Prior theatre

experience and training is not necessary.

All shows will be on stage at The Shawnee Playhouse, and all participants will be evaluated through entertaining, hands-on class participation, activities, and auditions to determine casting. There will be a plethora of singing, dancing, acting and theatre games. Every participant will be cast and will be familiarized with the story of “Beetlejuice Junior”. Campers will finalize learning the script, the songs, movement, staging, and blocking, whilst having a ton of fun. During the third week of camp (tech week), costumes will be put together and the set will be built. Every cast member will become a seasoned pro and will be ready to wow their audiences. Individual costume sizing and ordering will happen after casting.

Summer Intensive Camp Participation Fees are $500. 00 for the three weeks, payable in increments of

$200. 00, $150. 00, and $150. 00 per week. A limited number of scholarships are available. The payment of a costume fee is required and non-refundable.

Attendance for all three weeks of the intensive and all five shows is mandatory, with the exception of Friday, July 4.

Show tickets are $13 each for all audience members. Meal and a Show tickets are $43 for adults and for children ages 13 to 17, and $28 for children ages 4 to 12. For more information on camp and show dates, times, and to purchase tickets online, please visit The Shawnee Playhouse at www. shawneeplayhouse. org. If you need further assistance, please call the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office at 570-4215093. Please email Midge McClosky at Request@ TheShawneePlayhouse. com with any questions or concerns.

a 40th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, June 7, in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 526 North Street in Jim Thorpe, beginning at 3 p.m. The concert will consist of choruses from works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Frideric Handel, as well as music by Hammerschmidt, Perry and Thompson. The concert will open with an orchestral piece, and will also include a Handel Organ Concerto, with Maestro Perry as organist on the St. Joseph pipe organ, accompanied by the Festival Orchestra.

Admission is $25 for adults, and Students and Seniors 65 and older are $20. Children under 10 will be admitted at no charge. This is a concert not to be missed as tickets are going fast. To order tickets, visit the Beacon Diner in Lehighton or Hometown, Soundcheck Records and Jingle Bells Christmas Shoppe in Jim Thorpe, or call the chorale office at 570-325-4794. Please consult the chorale website: www.bhchorale.org for additional information on tickets or the Chorale.

EMPL book sale offers something for everyone

The Friends of Eastern Monroe Public Library (EMPL) will be hosting their annual book sales in the Community Room at the Hughes Library located at 1002 North Ninth Street in Stroudsburg. This year’s Children’s Book Sale will run from May 30 through June 1, followed by Annual Used Book Sale from June 7 until

June 10.

“The quality, variety, and volume of books available for sale this year is superb. We are optimistic the annual sales will raise significant funding for continued support of the library’s programs and services,” states Martha Linne, chairperson for the Annual Book Sale.

According to Linne, as of early May there were over 13,000 children’s book and an additional 52,000 books for the regular sale. The books at both sales are typically priced from 50¢ to $3 per book, with books of exceptional publishing date, title, or condition priced higher.

In addition to the annual

Summer has arrived at Garden of Giving

Starting June 19, the Garden will be open every Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

New this year are special Youth Events geared to children ages 8+ with an Adult to accompany them. Young people can learn the basics of planting, harvesting and basic garden and farming skills. Programs are June 26, July 26 and

August 21, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon Registration is required. Visit https:// gardenofgiving.org

Everyone at the Garden wants to thank the wonderful volunteers who have stepped up to offer their help for the upcoming season. New volunteers are always welcome. Contact via phone at 570-402-1282 or by email at: GardenOfGiving1@gmail. com.

The Garden is located at 2556 Rising Hill Rd, Saylorsburg, off Rt 715.

Yard sales at Golden Oaks

Golden Oaks Village’s Memorial Day weekend yard sale will be held on Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The sales will be in the driveways and garages of individual homes.

book sale the Friends of EMPL also manage an ongoing book sale throughout the year. Titles in all genres are selected from donated books and displayed in the lobbies of both the Hughes Library and Smithfield branch. This book sale, on average, generates an additional annual profit exceeding $25,000.

The annual book sale dates and times are listed below. All book sales will take place in the Community Room at the Hughes Library located at 1002 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg.

8th Annual Children’s Book Sale

Friday, May 30: 4pm7pm

Saturday, May 31: 9am –4pm Sunday, June 1: 12 noon –4pm

Open to the Public: Sunday, June 8: 12 noon –5pm

Half-Price Sale: Monday, June 9: 9am – 8pm Bag Day ($8/bag): Tuesday, June 10: 9am8pm

Golden Oaks Village is located on State Route 940, 1.1 miles west of the PA Turnpike.

39th Annual Book Sale Member Only/ Membership Available at the Door: Saturday, June7: 9am – 12 noon

Open to the Public: Saturday, June 7: 12 noon –5pm

The Friends of Eastern Monroe Public Library (EMPL) is a member-based 501(c)3 organization with the mission of raising funds to support and enhance programs and services EMPL provides to the community and to cultivate enthusiasm for the library as a valuable community resource. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who meet monthly to plan fundraisers or provide cultural opportunities at EMPL for the community. If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member, please refer to our webpage at www. monroepl.org. Click on link for Friends or EMPL. You can also follow us on FaceBook at “Friends of the Eastern Monroe Public Library” or Instagram at “FriendsEMPL”

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE

NOTICE OF A MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD:

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025

BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00AM TO 8:00PM (Prevailing Time)

THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY

In pursuance of the provisions of the Constitution and the Election Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we the County Board of Elections of Monroe County do hereby make known and give notice to the electors of said Monroe County that a Municipal Primary Election will be held in the said County of Monroe on Tuesday, May 20, 2025:

To see sample ballots please visitwww.monroecountypa.gov

We hereby make known that the following persons have been placed in nomination by the different parties for the offices listed below as far as known to us:

NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given, that Monroe County Computing Board will convene at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Commissioners Meeting room 2nd floor Administration Building, Stroudsburg, PA Monroe County for the purpose of pre-canvassing and canvassing the Absentee and Mail-In Ballots.

One authorized representative of each candidate in an election and one representative from each political party shall be permitted to remain in the room in which the absentee ballots and mail-in ballots are canvassed.

ATTEST: Sara L May-Silfee Director of Elections & Voter Registration

NOTICE

The Monroe County Board of Elections will convene at 7:00 a.m. on May, 20, 2025, in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA for the purpose of conducting business relating to the Election.

If you require any special accommodations with regards to this meeting please provide sufficient notice of your needs to the Commissioners’ Office, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or phone (570) 517-3165.

MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections

NOTICE

The Monroe County Board of Elections will convene at 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2025, in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA for the computation and canvassing of the return votes cast at the Municipal Primary Election on May 20, 2025.

MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections

NOTICE

The Monroe County Board of Elections will convene at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA for the purpose of casting lots for those candidates who received tie votes at the municipal election. Candidates may appear in person or by agent duly authorized by letter of attorney signed and acknowledged by an officer empowered to take acknowledgements. In the event any candidate is not present in person or by agent, the board of Elections will appoint some person to represent such absentee candidate in said drawing.

In the event no ties occur this meeting is canceled.

MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Sara L. May-Silfee, Director Elections/Voter Registration

Pick Up the Poconos spring cleanup makes regionwide impact

Nearly 50K bags of trash collected through overall litter efforts

Roads, trails, and parks throughout the Pocono Mountains are significantly cleaner following the Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup held Saturday, April 26, in honor of Earth Day. And throughout the month, even more groups of volunteers

are scheduled to hold cleanups!

340+ volunteers spread out among 40 locations across the four-county region and covered 102+ miles of roadway, collecting 570+ bags of trash. In addition to individuals and families, 23 organizations, Pocono resorts, businesses, and schools generously organized

cleanups in conjunction with Pick Up the Poconos.

The PMVB’s overall Pick Up the Poconos campaign has resulted in at least 49,914 bags of trash being picked up and properly disposed of since 2018. The campaign includes:

Pocono 3C: Unique partnership that employs individuals who are

Pocono Pines National Guard soldier receives new rank

Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Maritza Gaytan from Pocono Pines, assigned

to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 204th Engineer Battalion, received a promotion March 20 to the rank of sergeant. Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier’s overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future

development potential. These promotions recognize the best qualified Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

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homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, to clean roads on a weekly basis throughout Monroe County. Since 2019, the program has helped individuals obtain housing, a vehicle, and permanent jobs. In total, Pocono 3C participants have removed 25,476 bags of trash and 1,329 tires.

Adopt-A-Highway Litter Removal Service of America, Inc: The PMVB contracts with the company to clean Interstates 80 & 380, Route 33, and highway entrance/ exit ramps throughout year. Crews collected 2,070 bags of litter in March and April, and monthly cleanups are scheduled through September (16,816 bags picked up to date).

Pick Up the Poconos: Volunteer-led cleanups

organized by the PMVB throughout the fourcounty region. The event began in Monroe County in September 2018 and has expanded over time. Over the course of ten cleanups, approximately 4,294 community volunteers have removed roughly 7,965 bags of litter from 601 cumulative miles.

Pick Up the Poconos is supported by key partners including Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority, PennDOT, Waste Management, and 25+ participating boroughs/ townships.

Information about future cleanups will be available at PickUpThePoconos.com in the coming months.

Carbon County property transfers through May 4

Kidder Township

Richard W. Brown Jr. to Jonathan Albert Patroni, West Chester, property at 103 Midway, Lake Harmony, $387,500.

Jacob Menapace to Constance Nye, P.O. Box 137, Lake Harmony, property at 137 Telemark, Lake Harmony, $240,000.

Robert A. Mastroeni to Terry Franck, Plymouth Meeting, property at 41 Ski Jump, Lake Harmony, $380,000.

Alexander M. Darby to Ankur Shah, Plainview, New York, property at 11 Maplewood Road, Lake Harmony, $335,000.

Jillian O’Brien Thornton to Poconos Mosey Property One, LLC, Berlin, New Jersey, Lot 1, Unit 8, Split Rock Country Club, $248,750.

Jeffrey Ryan Ruthrauff to Neilya Gubaydullina, Staten Island, New York, Lot 45, Block C. Hemlock Forest,

Holiday Poconos, $3,900.

Charles Bagley to Brandon Glass, Old Bethpage, New York, property at 66 Chestnut Road, Lake Harmony, $725,000.

Christoch Properties, LLC, to Yvette’s Property Management, LLC, 37 Markell Lane, Lehighton, property at 18 Holiday Drive, Albrightsville, $130,000.

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company to Intuitive Investments, LLC, Ambler, Laurel Woods III Building, Pad 438, Mountainwoods Drive, Lake Harmony, $120,000.

John J. Killoran Jr. to Catherine Pl. Davenport, Blakeslee, property at 11 Telstar, Lake Harmony, $215,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to REMCK Properties, LLC, P.O. Box 2008, Albrightsville, Lot 60, Stream Drive, Pocono Mountain Lakes, $1,227. Batsheva Bane to 38SummitWind, LLC,

Newtown Square, property at 38 Summit Wind Drive, Lake Harmony, $420,000.

Joan D. Hurban to Edward J. Hurban Jr., Vineland, New Jersey, property at 7 Arrowhead Court, $1.

Edward J. Hurban Jr. to Carl Hurban, Vineland, New Jersey, property at 7 Arrowhead Court, $1.

Cynthia Greco to Carl J. and Cynthia Mellem Revocable Trust, Satellite Beach, Florida, Lot 910, Section B, Holiday Poconos, $1.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Dmitriy Morozov, Brooklyn, New York, six transactions in Holiday Poconos as follows: property on Trapper Trail, $1,000; two properties on Oak Glade Trail, $1,000 and $1,050; and three properties on Sunrise Lane, $1,000, $1,000 and $1,050.

Kelly Bayer to Kimble Group, LLC, Linwood, New Jersey, property at 66 Split Rock Road, Lake Harmony, $449,000.

Mary Lou Creamer Irrevocable Residence Trust to Lorin P. Safran, Doylestown, lots 35 and 37, Section CC, Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $220,000.

Vincent T. Lepera to Dolores A. Lepera, Wenonah, New Jersey, Lot 1872, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, and Lot 37, Section N, Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $1.

Dezaray Kuemmerle to Bowen Family Enterprises, LLC, Chalfont, property at 24 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $350,000.

Michael Seitchik to Michael Seitchik, Horsham, property at 423 Longview Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.

Pavel Kroupnik to Pavel Kroupnik, Rockville, Maryland, property at 83 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.

Laurence S. Seidman to Lake Drive, LLC, Collegeville, property at 42 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $350,000.

Laurence S. Seidman to P & S Mascaro Grandchildren Trust, Norristown, property at 42 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $900,000.

Karen Lee Turner to Matthew Wolf, Philadelphia, property at 109 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, $429,000.

Anthony Tartaro to 3G Rentals, LLC, Jenkintown, property at 46 Chestnut

Road, Lake Harmony, $970,000.

James A. Grudzinski to Johnny Adam Haugstad, Fairless Hills, property at 155 Lakeside Lane, Albrightsville, $274,000.

Kenneth V. Roberts Jr. to Atlas Management Company, LLC, New York, New York, Lot 34, Block II, Hemlock Forest Section, Holiday Poconos, $6,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Hripsime Harutyunyan, New York, New York, 2,500.

Penn Forest Township

Ralph Amato to RK Invest Group, LLC, Sanford, North Carolina, Lot 795, Section 9, Penn Forest Streams, $7,000.

Anthony P. Barber Jr. to Margaret Pryon, Wilmington, Delaware, Lot V745, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $20,120.

Edwin Valentin to Edwin Valentin, 49 Spokane Road, Albrightsville, property at 49 Spokane Road, $1.

Belmont Home Solutions, LLC, to Steven Burda, Audubon, property on Ute Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, $2,500.

Leonid Topper to Leonid Topper, Morris Plains, New Jersey, two transactions, properties at 56 Shakespeare Circle and 1459 Holmes Way, Albrightsville, $1 each.

Kalli Y. Cole to Carly M. Friedman, Allentown, Lot 692, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $12,000.

Anthony Cipriano to Howard S. Bartholomew, 725 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, Lot 1732, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $20,000.

See TRANSFERS, page 20

Transfers

Continued from page 19

Penn Forest Township

Great Pocono Homes, LLC, to Robert Zerby, Perkasie, Lot 537, Section E, Pleasant Valley West, $30,000.

Great Pocono Homes, LLC, to Matthew C. Hendricksen, Frederick, Maryland, Lot 340, Section C, Pleasant Valley West, $25,000.

Louis A. Consoli to Hildegard Maria Gomez, New Hyde Park, New York, property at M201 Rhododendron Drive, Albrightsville, $17,500.

William Barndt to Peter Pavlovic, Bethlehem, Lot 453, Section E, Pleasant Valley West, $38,000.

Annette Curcio to Michael K. Borland, 5 Juniper Lane, Albrightsville, property at 5 Juniper Lane, $275,000.

Tatasyn, LLC, to RAC Homes, LLC, P.O. Box 1589, Albrightsville, Lot V1526, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $11,000.

Stephen C. Christopher to Dale L. Hafer, Monroe Township, New Jersey, Lot A-53, Patten Circle, Valley View Estates, $27,500.

Carly Hower to Ramona Ann Retting, P.O. Box 1015, Albrightsville, property at 12 Mushroom Lane, Albrightsville, $300,000.

Albert V. Dellangelo to VPAK Strategic Holdings, LLC, Bryn Mawr, property at 181 Bishop Circle, Albrightsville, $557,800.

Clarice Phillips Fields to Clarice Fields, 19 Dilldown Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 241, Section 2, Penn Forest Streams, $1.

Vadim Zolotarsky to Vadim Zolotarsky, Springfield, New Jersey, property on Bishop Circle, Albrightsville, $1.

Niklas A. Skinner to Nino Ogbaidze, Philadelphia, Lot

151, Sunrise Ridge, $14,900. Tatasyn, LLC, to Jacek Wasielak, 61 Cottonwood Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot V1521, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $17,000.

Shirley R. Stark to Richard R. Stark, 24 Hummingbird Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 24 Hummingbird Drive, $1.

Richard R. Stark to Richard R. Stark, 24 Hummingbird Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 24 Hummingbird Drive, $1.

Eugene Kenneth Schafer Jr. to PA Land Sale, LLC, Bethlehem, Lot 47, Section 1, Penn Forest Streams, $5,050.

Sidnei Cezar Padilha to Geraldo D. Bontempo, Long Branch, New Jersey, Lot 108, Section D, Penn Forest Streams, $15,000.

Flora Dalessandro to Glenn Keller, 1933 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, Lot V575, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $1. Land Trustings, LLC, to Mary Pierre, Oceanside, New York, Mt. Pocahontas Lot 2491, Section Mountain View, $9,000.

Dorothy Gannon to Timothy Gannon, Glenshaw, property on Wild Creek Drive, $1.

Barbara J. Kempf to Barbara J. Kempf, 145 Wild Creek Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 145 Wild Creek Drive, $1.

Nicholas A. Cipolla to Ethan Williams, 106 Seneca Road, Albrightsville, property at 106 Seneca Road, $317,000.

Jeannette Kalesnik to PA Land Sale, LLC, Bethlehem, Lot 439, Section 1, Towamensing Trails, $8,850. 4 U Homes, LLC, to Nicholas A. Cipolla, 141 Stoneridge Road, Albrightsville, property at 106 Seneca Road, $425,000.

John Stallone to John Stallone, South Plainfield,

New Jersey, property at 13 Watauga Lane, $1.

Katherine Wex to Henry Paul Doll, 216 Kilmer Trail, P.O. Box 265, Albrightsville, property at 216 Kilmer Trail, $395,000.

Equity Trust Company to Faith Hope & Charity Foster Care Agency, LLC, East Stroudsburg, lots 69 and 70, Lennox Avenue and Route 534, Albrightsville, $40,000.

Yvonne Joseph to Ernest J. Chombok Jr., 233 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, property on Nosirrah Road, Mt. Pocahontas, Albrightsville, $8,299.50.

John J. Mroz to Robert Labaczewski, Williamstown, New Jersey, property at 37 White Oak Drive, $370,000.

CPG Land, LLC, to Vitaliy Taradechuk, Brooklyn, New York, Valley View Estates Lot 23, Section 1-C, $24,500.

Sharon F. Kukal to Kenneth D. Luthy, 772 Stony Mountain Road, Albrightsville, property at 772 Stony Mountain Road, $250,000.

Michael Newbern to David Montgomery, 192 Chippewa Trail, Albrightsville, property at 172 Chippewa Trail, $259,900.

Gregory G. Wilson to Katerina DiCostanzo, Massapequa Park, New York, property at 506 Towamensing Trail, Albrightsville, $280,000.

Agnieszka Krzton to Jeffrey Freedman, Yardley, property at 157 Mountain View Drive, $326,501.

Charles M. Cataland Sr. to Charles M. Cataland Sr., 43 Homer Way, P.O. Box 225, Albrightsville, property at 43 Homer Way, $1.

Remo Patitucci to Anthony Patitucci, Philadelphia, property at 528 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, $1.

Phyllis McMaster to Uncle John’s Buildings, LLC, 330 Wild Creek Road, Jim

Thorpe, Lot 210, Hickory Run Forest.

Angela Lucifero to Krestina Kofman, Brooklyn, New York, property at 33 Wylie Circle, Albrightsville, $352,500.

Thomas Naphys to Thomas Naphys, 113 Spencer Lane, P.O. Box 1072, Albrightsville, property at 113 Spencer Lane, $1.

Happy Neighbor, LLC, to LJFB, LLC, Blakeslee, property on Stoney Mountain Road, $30,000.

Gregory S. Martini to Gregory S. Martini, P.O. Box 1461, Albrightsville, property at 36 Shakespeare Circle, Albrightsville, $1.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Olga Zbarskaya, Brooklyn, New York, three transactions in Indian Mountain Lakes development as follows; property on Mountain Road, $1,000; property at 151 Mountain Road, $1,000; and property on Sassafras Road, $900.

Jason Keller to Kenneth T. Golden, Philadelphia, Lot 1959, Section IV, Towamensing Trails,

$24,900.

Vincent T. Lepera to Dolores A. Lepera, Wenonah, New Jersey, Towamensing Trails Lot 1872, Section IV, and Holiday Poconos Lot 37, Section N, Hemlock Forest Section, $1.

Melissa H. Schmedding to Giovanni Armand Pippen, 82 Cochise Trail, Albrightsville, property at 82 Cochise Trail, $239,900.

Sheriff of Carbon County to 3013 Brighton, LLC, Brooklyn, New York, property at 612 Old Stage Road, a/k/a 516 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, $287,600.

Francis J. Posivak to Francis J. Posivak, Bethlehem, Bear Creek Lakes Lot 177, Section Mountain View, $1.

Vincent T. Lepera to Dolores A. Lepera, Wenonah, New Jersey, Lot 521, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $1.

Maria Helena Fritz to Maria Helen Fritz, 67 Pocahontas Lane, Albrightsville, property at 67 Pocahontas Lane, $1.

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Transfers

Continued from page 20

Penn Forest Township

Betsy Rasmussen to 21 Short Lane PA, LLC, Westford, Massachusetts, property at 21 Short Lane, $156,684.50.

Chris Sunda to BLVCK Cabin 3, LLC, Oceanside, New York, property at 19 McKinley Lane, Albrightsville, $75,000.

Joseph A. Frankenfield to Jennifer Belinger, 120 Penn Forest Drive, Albrightsville, property at 120 Penn Forest Drive, $215,000.

David Robert Dorf Sr. to Scott W. Beckley, Reading, property at 49 Pinetree Road, Albrightsville, $269,000.

PDX Properties, LLC, to Charles Joseph Campbell, Sellersville, Lot 306, Section A, Marty Axman in the Poconos, $10,060.

April Nickerson to Karen A. Rivera, Bristol, property at 44 Hunt Trail, Albrightsville, $220,000.

Camardi properties, LLC, to Kelsey Alynn Dowlatow, Quakertown, property at 32 Clearbrook Drive, Albrightsville, $330,000.

Betsy Rasmussen to Kurt Rasmussen, 56 Arapahoe Road, Albrightsville, property at 56 Arapahoe Road, $1.

Theresa M. Paul to Theresa M. Paul, 74 Gower Road, Albrightsville, property at 74 Gower Road, $1.

Blair Todd to B & L Pocono Management Group, LLC, Hatboro, property at 46 Sekani Trail, Albrightsville, $200,000.

Paul Wheeler to Paul T. Wheeler, 117 Caedman Drive, P.O. Box 1542, Albrightsville, property at 117 Caedman Drive, $1.

James V. Korejko to Jennifer Zimath, Cochransville, Towamensing Trails Lot 40, Section I, $2,500.

Hilda Delarosa to Anita N. McAllister, Shermans Dale, property at 3 Parker Mews, Albrightsville, $357,000.

Akmal Abdul to CGood2, LLC, Lafayette Hill, property at 500 Towamensing Trail, Albrightsville, $470,500.

Kimberly Ann Slack to Kimberly Ann Slack, 51 Hopi Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 51 Hopi Road, $1.

Kimberly Slack to Kimberly Ann Slack, 51 Hopi Road, Jim Thorpe, Lot 183, Section B, Pocono Forest Lake, $1.

RK Invest Group, LLC, to Jamie Carella, Williamstown, new Jersey, Penn Forest Streams Lot 518, Section 7, $18,250.

Anthony J. Taibi to Elizabeth Gonzalez, 12 Jane Court, Albrightsville, property at 12 Jane Court, $507,000.

Scott D. Kawalek to Scott D. Kawalek, West Chester, property at 305 Towamensing Trail, Albrightsville, $1.

Cara & Associates, LLC, to Dixit Suri, Bridgewater, New Jersey, Lot 1004, Section B, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1,000.

Anthony Gaudiuso to Highbuck, LLC, Center Valley, Lot 3-C, Hickory Run Forest, $20,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Land Trustings, LLC, Clarks Summit, three transactions in Mountain View Section of Mt. Pocahontas development as follows: Lot 2182, $933, Lot 2197, $918, and Lot 2173, $983.

Stephen Pattrell to Ryoyu Zhang, Broomall, property at 59 Lenape Trail, Albrightsville, $265,000. Bike Safely!

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THEME: THE 1950s

ACROSS

1. Deals a death blow

5. Large edible mushroom

8. Food safety agency, acr.

11. Auditioner’s hope

12. Closing act

13. *Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, supposedly

15. Corset rod

16. Therefore

17. *”Lord of the Flies” shell

18. *Ed of TV

20. Sty sound

21. Pillow filler

22. Gastrointestinal tract

23. *Pooch on a 1950s skirt

26. Most cautious

30. Go wrong

31. Camels’ relatives

34. Lake north of Cleveland

35. Wide open

37. Kind of conifer

38. Spectrum maker

39. Better than never

40. Portable stairs

42. Headdress

43. Tennis shoe

45. Triage nurse’s measurements

47. Old horse

48. Film director Sergio

50. Band’s work-related trip

52. *Slicked men’s hairstyle

55. Does like a hot dog

56. Rod for a hot rod

57. Winter forecast

59. Be

60. Measurement, abbr.

61. U2 guitarist

62. *Clearasil target

63. Ballpark fig.

64. Wine choice

DOWN

1. Roman goddess of fertility

2. *Domino’s nickname

3. German Mrs.

4. Coiffed

5. Turn pumpkin into Jack-o-Lantern

6. “Pomp and Circumstance” composer

7. Low-ranking worker

8. Certain Scandinavian

9. 52 cards

10. Fireplace mess

12. Beer mug

13. Use elbow grease

14. *First Black nominee of Oscar for Best Actor

19. City in Northern France

22. Neon or radon, e.g.

23. Church bell sounds

24. Liturgy instrument

25. Speak like Pericles

26. *June Cleaver’s husband

27. “Fear of Flying”

author Jong

28. Type of rug

29. Christmas help, pl.

32. Way, way off

33. *___-Century

Modern

36. *Charles Schulz creation

38. Newspapers and such

40. Chicken order

41. Calls forth

44. Eroded limestone landscape

46. Movie trailer, e.g.

48. Lumen per square meter, pl.

49. “Bravo! Bravo!”, e.g.

50. Yellow ride

51. The Fonz: “Sit ____ ____!”

52. Female equivalent of sir

53. ____-European language

54. Fireplace fodder

55. *Candy in dispenser

58. Itsy-bitsy

MICHAEL DEMBINSKI

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DAVID W. COATES, JR.

David W. Coates, Jr., 86, passed away in his home on Monday, May 10, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late David Wolfe Coates, Sr. and Sophie (Davis) Coates.

David was the beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” (Fennessey) Coates with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

David graduated from Lower Merion High School of Ardmore, PA. and went on to attain his bachelor’s degree from Roanoke College of Virginia, where he was the president and treasurer of the Pi Kappa Phi. After graduation David

accepted his first job in sales with Atlantic Refining. As he expanded his sales career, David accepted a job with John Deere, the former Funk Manufacturing Co.

Outside of work David enjoyed singing, especially in church, hunting, fishing and waterskiing. He was a member of Union League of Philadelphia and sang in the glee club. During the winter months, he was also known as Santa Claus for the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society and for the Radnor High School scholarship fund. He was a member at the Merion Cricket club and of the Society of St George. David was also a treasurer for the society’s foundation.

Above all, David was a beloved family man who lived life to the fullest and enjoyed life on his terms.

In addition to his wife Peggy, David will be lovingly remembered by his son, Robert Laning Coates and his wife, Jamie, and his grandchildren, Jonah, Liam, Nadia, Geana, Mischa and Gerald.

A memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, in the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, 203 Spur Road, Pocono Lake, where the family will receive friends and relatives from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

LISA MARIE HEINEMANN

Lisa Marie Heinemann, 55, of Blakeslee, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at home.

She was the loving wife of many years to Robert Heinemann.

Born on September 13, 1969, in East Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of Kenneth Henning and the late Elizabeth (Schropp) Henning.

Lisa was a loving and caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family.

In addition to her husband Robert, and father Kenneth, she is survived by a daughter, Sarah Heinemann; a sister, Jessica Henning; and three grandchildren, Kelly, Cason, and Layla.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jason Vanderburg officiating.

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Michael Dembinski passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. It never defined him... his positive spirit, creative energy, and inspiring resilience left a lasting impact on everyone he touched.

Michael was the son of the late Thomas Dembinski and Claire (Lenahan) Dembinski.

In addition to his mother, Claire Dembinski; Michael will be lovingly remembered by his longtime devoted partner, Andie Gerhard of Penn Forest Township; his son, Dylan; aunts, uncles, cousins and many cherished friends.

A proud Pocono Pines native, Michael attended Msgr. McHugh Elementary and Bishop Hoban High School, where he was an avid athlete, playing both baseball and basketball. He went on to graduate from King’s College with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. His career began with “muddy boots” as a construction project manager, where his unmatched work ethic propelled him into sales and marketing within the industry. Michael took immense pride in delivering an exceptional custom home building experience for his clients.

He had a particular interest in assuring the longevity and success of the

Pocono Pines community with his creative endeavors. In 2015, he followed his entrepreneurial calling with the founding of Dembinski Realty Company. He later launched Pocono Pines Home Style Magazine, which evolved into Camp Life Magazine, and expanded into home renovations with Dembinski Homes.

His signature style and commitment to quality earned national recognition, including features in The New York Times and Cozy Cabins & Cottages Magazine. Michael’s visionary approach to real estate and design defined his career, however his legacy remains in the lives he brightened with his energy and enthusiasm.

Michael cherished life’s simple joys... as Dylan’s Dad, he enjoyed coaching basketball and baseball, never missing a single game, and later in life enjoyed traveling, golfing, catching Philadelphia sports games with Dylan, enjoying concerts and adventures with Andie, and spending time with his beloved mother, Claire, and family in Cape May. He also greatly enjoyed sharing laughter with his close-knit crew at the Jub, to include the Martens, Jersey Jim, and Will DeMarco... who knew him as “Iron Mike”!

Michael’s enduring legacy is one of bold creativity, generosity, and the reminder to find joy in the everyday. As he wished...

“In lieu of flowers, buy your friend a Miller Lite.”

A Mass celebrating Michael’s life will be held on Saturday, May 31, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Pocono Pines, with a luncheon to follow at Lake Naomi Club at Noon.

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CONSTANCE DeSTEFANO

Constance (Laudani) De Stefano, 77, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Leonarda (Gino) Laudani.

Constance was the beloved wife of Emanuele De Stefano. Constance was a devoted educator, who earned membership in the Rho Pi chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, and catechist who received from the Diocese of Scranton, the National St. Pius X Award for her ten years of teaching religious formation. She was an avid baker and took pride in being a Pennsylvania Farm Show multi blue ribbon champion. Her chocolate cake was enjoyed by Governor Ed Rendell, and her angel food cake was served to the president at the White House in 2023. She was a prize-winning competitor in the Pocono Record cookoff competitions. Above all, Constance was a dedicated

homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her husband, Emanuele, Constance will be lovingly remembered by her son, David De Stefano and his wife Kate Stone; daughters, Dawn Brown, April De Stefano, Cristina De Stefano and her husband, Josh, son, Luca, and expectant baby, Ginger De Stefano, Holly Smith and her husband Christopher and Amber De Stefano and her companion Navin Persaud and grandchildren, Breana Smith, Brandon Smith, Isabella Brown, Gabriel Brown, Maxine Smith, and James De Stefano.

A viewing will take place on Tuesday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m.. on Tuesday, May 20, in St. Ann’s Monastery and Shrine Basilica, 1233 St. Ann Street, Scranton. Interment will follow mass at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a blood donation be made in Constance’s name.

Ronald John Emilie, 85, passed away peacefully, at his home in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, on January 31, 2025. Formerly of Mt. Pocono, Mr. Emilie was born in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late John Emilie and Helen (Kardos) Emilie. A graduate of Morrisville High School, followed by a degree from Eckles School of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia, he served his apprenticeship in Redbank, New Jersey. In 1972, Mr. Emilie married the love of his life Lynne at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Raritan, NJ. He began as a Chemical Processor for Bayer Aspirin in Trenton, NJ, and was promoted to Distribution Manager for Lehn & Fink (Division Sterling Drug) in Hillsborough, NJ Cosmetic Division. Job change moved them to the Poconos where he was employed by Charles of the Ritz, then Liz Claiborne. With an extensive background in management Ron later retired from Sanofi Pasteur (One Source) Cleaning Services.

Mr. Emilie moved to Surfside Beach, SC in

RONALD JOHN EMILIE

June 14, 1939– January 31, 2025

December 2021. He was a resident of Mount Pocono for 40 years and active in the community since 1983.

Mr. Emilie had assisted in various organizations from committees and board memberships with the Mount Pocono Municipal Authority. He was former vice president and chairman of Parks and Recreation Committee and an original member of the Field of Dreams, Park Planners. Mr. Emilie also served as Council member for two years in Mount Pocono Borough and as a Board Member of Barrett Township YMCA. He was a former Jaycee member, former Coach of Little League baseball and Girl’s softball teams. He was a former part-time ski instructor at Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski resorts in Blakeslee. Mr. Emilie was a Lifetime member of Northeast Search and Rescue in Stroudsburg, actively for 10 years, as well as Board Member. He served as President and chief executive officer of Ronald Emilie and Sons Inc. a successful painting business for 30 years.

Mr. Emilie was also an active member of Men of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mount Pocono, an active member of Saint Michael Catholic Church in Garden

Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church

City, South Carolina, and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus Council 8980. He had a passion for animals and enjoyed boating, fishing, football, baseball, skiing and weightlifting.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Emilie is preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Lauren Emilie, and his brother-inlaw, Thomas Riley.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Lynne Emilie, Surfside Beach, SC; son, James (Heather Laudenslager) Emilie; grandchildren, Kasey, Jayla, Rylin; daughter, Kiera Emilie Yerkes (Dylan Yerkes) grandchildren, Eliza and Julian; son, Ronald Jr. (Sherry Snyder) Emilie; grandchildren, Melissa, Mason and two greatgrandchildren; and sister, Christine Riley from Bradenton, FL.

We are most thankful for the gift of family and friends who have been so thoughtful during these hours of sorrow. Your prayers, visits, calls, flowers and every act of kindness have given us strength and inspiration for the facing of this hour.

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”

A Mass of Christian Burial was held February 27, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Murrells Inlet, SC with inurnment following in the church columbarium courtyard.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www. cancer.org

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BARBARA A. WALSH

Barbara A. Walsh of Blakeslee passed away on May 10, 2025 as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly.

Born July 26, 1955, in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Gerald A. and Betty Lou (Olson) Ecott. Barbara was also predeceased by her husband, Michael Walsh.

Barbara is survived by her caregivers, Edward and Sally Schultz, with whom she resided.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Online condolences or a fond memory of Barbara can be expressed by visiting www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

HOLLIE KOHLER

Hollie Kohler, 65, of Blakeslee, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lehigh Valley HospitalPocono in East Stroudsburg.

Born on March 10, 1960, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James U. and Grace B. (Walters) Siegfried.

In earlier years Hollie worked at McDonald’s in Stroudsburg and in the office

at Fitzmaurice Community Services. Currently she was employed at Jimmys Auto Service in Blakeslee.

She is survived by a son, James E. Siegfried of Baxter, TN; her caregivers, Frederick and Lori Heller of Blakeslee; and her beloved dog, Buttons.

Private burial will take place in the family plot at Grandview Cemetery in Allentown.

ROBERTA “ROBYN” LYNN BOYER

Roberta “Robyn” Lynn Boyer, 65, of Pocono Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Cleona (Moshinsky) Boyer. Robyn was the beloved wife of Raymond Hines. She worked in Quality Control at Sanofi for 39 years. Robyn was known as a social butterfly. She loved cooking, sitting out by the firepit with friends and enjoyed traveling. Above all, Robyn cherished spending time with her grandchildren and her family.

In addition to her husband, Raymond, Robyn will be lovingly remembered by her son, Kyle James and Kelsey Rodgers; daughters, Lauren Chesla and her husband

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Joseph, and Brittany Hines Kress and her husband Michael; brother, Peter Boyer and his wife Eydie; grandchildren, Trace James and Tanner James, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Robyn is preceded in death by her brothers, Curt Boyer and John “Jack” Boyer.

A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, in the Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, where the family will receive friends and relatives from Noon until the time of service.

Contributions may be made to Safe Monroe, 225 J Wilson Dr, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327.Puzzle