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VOLUME 15, NUMBER 38
Newly elected Pennsylvania Senator John Blake addressed concerns from constituents dur-
ing an open house at his office in Mount Pocono last Thursday, February 3.
Up to 101 jobs could go
under PMSD budget plans
by Jeanine Hofbauer
The Pocono Mountain School
District’s Preliminary Budget
meeting February 9 offered pro-
posals of cuts in faculty, consol-
idating facilities and the option
of a tax increase. It was met
with an outcry from the public
attending for alternatives. Faced
with an $8 million budget gap,
superintendent Dwight Pfennig
wasted no time in detailing the
options to the school board.
Dr. Pfennig advised that initial
plans filed with the Pennsylva-
nia Department of Education to
eliminate 37 positions could po-
tentially be increased to a total
of 101, for a savings of $4 mil-
lion. Cuts in professional, ad-
ministrative and support staff if
approved would be posted
Monday on the district website.
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Pfennig stated, “My philosophy
is not to affect the core pro-
gram.” Included within the pro-
posal were plans to end the
elementary school computer
programs and an increase in
class sizes.
The building housing The
Academy in Barrett Township
Federal and state funding are both down, board president
Henry Bockelman noted.
BOXHOLDER
would be closed, saving the
costs of operation, as well as
repairs needed at the site. The
Academy would not stop but be
moved to the Coolbaugh Learn-
ing Center. Learning Center
students would be reassigned
to the Coolbaugh Elementary
Please turn to page 2
Week of February 12, 2011
Mount Pocono residents
concerned over school
district tax evaders
by Jeanine Hofbauer
Public concern over the pos-
sibility of illegitimate residency
within the borough enabling
non-residents to attend the
Pocono Mountain School Dis-
trict was a topic of discussion at
the Mount Pocono council
meeting February 7. A pro-
posed increase for property
taxes to cover the school dis-
trict’s 2011-2012 budget deficit
has been in the news. Resi-
dents say they are up in arms
as they witness children board-
ing PMSD buses at the Mount
Pocono Hotel on Knob Street.
Belief that the children are not
actual residents angers taxpay-
ers who face a tax increase
they feel is not shared by the
hotel occupants. Council dis-
cussed the site’s establishment
as a temporary stay facility. In-
vestigation will continue.
Mike Gavin of Lowe’s re-
quested approval of two
waivers as recommended by
the borough Planning Commis-
sion. Changes by Lowe’s to the
parking area configuration of is-
lands as it affects the borough’s
Green Area ordinance were
discussed. Borough engineer
Donna Alker was on hand to
address any questions and
clarify requirements regarding
the spillway for a two-year
storm or greater. Gavin com-
mented, “We’re chompin’ at the
bit to get approval.” Council
granted waivers 187-56C 2A
and 187-56C 2B as requested.
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Solicitor James Fareri in-
quired about Lowe’s preference
to present a bond rather than a
letter of credit. Council was ad-
vised that the bond format
would be sent to Fareri to re-
view the next day. Mayor Dan
McDavitt suggested Alker
should get the required Consis-
tency Letter to Lowe’s in a
timely manner. Alker re-
sponded, “If it’s consistent then
I’ll give them the letter.”
Zoning Officer Joe Brady ad-
dressed council regarding en-
forcement of the fire code as it
relates to all churches, schools
and buildings within the bor-
ough. Brady emphasized the
importance that all facilities
maintain extinguishers, alarms,
clean duct work and clear exits
for the safety of patrons and in-
habitants. Council agreed to
have Brady contact Bureau Ver-
itas to arrange a proposed fee
schedule as the obligation for
an annual inspection in the fall
will be the property owners’.
Several citizens, council
members Roy Gross, Jeff Wo-
erhle, John Scalamandre,
Shelli Angle, Bill Jabara, and
Martin Waldenberger, McDavitt,
Lori Noonan, Fareri and this re-
porter attended the meeting,
which adjourned 8:30 p.m.
Mount Pocono borough
council will meet next on Mon-
day, March 7 at 7 p.m. at the
Borough Building at 303
Pocono Boulevard. There will
be no meeting February 21 in
observance of Presidents Day.
PAGE 2–The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of February 11, 2011
mented prior to her single op- considering funding from the crease in taxes.” by the Pennsylvania Associa-
PMSD... posing vote, “We should put all state, and federal funding is
these projects on hold,” adding down.”
Other public comments fo-
cussed on the elementary stu-
tion of School Business Offi-
cials on how budgets are
Continued from page 1 “We can’t do this to the taxpay- Mount Pocono Mayor Dan dents affected by the loss of developed will be held this Sat-
Center. ers.” McDavitt commented, “State computer teachers with a tech- urday, February 12 from 10
The board approved a motion Public comments, though lim- funding is down, I understand nology certification, as some a.m. to noon at the Hughes Li-
to have PFM advisors review ited to three minutes each, thor- that, but that money comes students have no other access brary in Stroudsburg, spon-
bonding options to fund items oughly addressed a major from us anyhow,” adding to computers beyond school. sored by the League of Women
deemed necessary within a 7- concern over plans to raise “Please consider keeping under Suggestions for alternative Voters. (See article elsewhere
page capital improvements list. taxes by over 5%. George the $198 million without an in- sources of revenue such as bus in this issue.)
The roof at Clear Run Interme- Strunk directed his comments and arena advertising were The Pocono Mountain School
diate School is in dire need of toward Dr. Pfennig, saying, “I
attention. Ed Mayotte stated, “If consider the district is being run
Submarine presented.
Board member Dorothy
Board will meet next at 7 p.m.
on Wednesday, February 16 at
we don’t do the roof you can by the wrong person.” He went
lose the whole building.” Pfen- on the address the board say-
Vets to meet Sirolly noted at the meeting's
conclusion that a presentation
the Administration Building in
Swiftwater.
nig said the Coolbaugh Ele- ing, “You guys have spent your The U.S. Submarine Veter-
mentary Center’s HVAC system way into a corner you can’t get ans, Pocono Base, will meet Herb Lindley joins Citizens Bank
is crucial and must be ad- out of.” Board president Henry Wednesday, Feburary 16 at 7
dressed. Meg Dilger com- Bockelman replied, “You’re not p.m. at the Wilson Fischer Herb Lindley of Blakeslee second homes and investment
American Legion, Post 413, has joined Citizens Bank as a properties and in working with
Old Route 940, Pocono Pines. Mortgage Loan Officer. He first-time home buyers.
Waggin’ Tails plans breakfast They are a part of the national works primarily in the Pocono, Lindley came to Citizens
Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue is Breakfast on Saturday, Febru- organization, U.S.Submarine Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Bank from Real Estate Mort-
hosting an All You Can Eat ary 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veterans, Inc. Submarine vet- areas. gage Network, Inc., where he
at the American Legion, Route erans from all eras are en- Lindley originates a wide was a loan officer. He has been
209, Gilbert to help pay for care couraged to apply for range of mortgage programs, in the mortgage business for
for Waggin’ Tails animals. membership. For additional in- including both conventional nine years.
Breakfast includes eggs, formation and directions, visit loans and government loans. He coaches youth football,
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To find pets that Waggin’ Tails
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League of Women Voters Forum: Understanding School Budgets

The League of Women Voters
of Monroe County will host a
free public forum on “Under-
standing School Budgets” this
Saturday, February 12, at
Hughes Eastern Monroe Public
Library in the community room.
A panel of Monroe County
school district business man-
agers will present the How,
What, Who and When of devel-
opment and approval of annual
multi-million dollar budgets.
Business managers work
Growing Poconos-area
hauling/dumpster business
(3 trucks and 37 dumpsters)
seeks partner ($250k) to help
the business grow more.
Call Mike of Affordable
under the superintendent in the
role of CFO (Chief Financial Of-
ficer). This will be a unique op-
portunity to hear the process
from several school district
business managers. Light re-
freshments will be available be-
ginning at 9:30 a.m. The panel
will begin a presentation at 10.
There will be a question and
answer period ending at noon.
Pennsylvania school districts
have a budget approval
CWUMC to meet
Church Women United of
Monroe County will hold a
business meeting on Friday,
February 18, at 1:30 p.m., at
process that is unique from
neighboring states of New Jer-
sey and New York. During the
first portion of the event, ques-
tions relating to how this is ac-
complished in Monroe County
will be answered. Topics of how
property taxes are based on
formulas that are mandated by
both federal and state require-
ments and how gambling rev-
enues reduce property taxes
will be explained. There have
been specific changes over the
past ten years in revenue
sources which have directly af-
fected property taxes. The four
school districts are a leading
source of employment in our
the Colonial Intermediate Unit.
The League invites you to
come and learn more about
current costs of education.
The League of Women Voters
is a non-partisan civic-minded
national organization that has
been working to keep our
democracy strong through pub-
lic forums for ninety years. The
February membership meting
is open to the public and will be
held at the Hughes Eastern
Public Library on Wednesday
February 23 from 5-6 pm. Fu-
ture events include a March 5
forum on “Voting Laws: No-ex-
Think you are paying
cuse Absentee Ballots” and an
April 2 Recruitment Social to
meet our members, find out
what we are all about and win
wonderful prizes at a Chinese
Auction. Please contact Maria
Wieand, president of the
League of Women Voters of
Monroe County with any ques-
tions at 656-1864 or email
questions to lwv.monroe.pa@
gmail.com.

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meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
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roe Library, Route 611,
Stroudsburg. The League is a
nonpartisan organization help-
ing to promote political re-
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programs. New members are
welcome. Call 646-2865.
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George and Connie Roberts named 2011 United Way Chairs
Area Funerals
Walter Stange
Walter J. Stange, Sr., 74, of
Mount Pocono, died Thursday,
February 3, 2011 at Mercy Hos-
pital in Scranton. He was the
husband of Bernice (Pedersen)
Stange.
Born in Brooklyn, New York,
he was the son of the late Alfred
and Sophie (David) Stange.
Before his retirement, Walter
was employed as a Security
System Analyst for Verizon, was
a life member of the Verizon Pi-
oneers, and served as former
president of the Telephone Pio-
neers. As an active community
volunteer, he was an associate
member of the Mount Pocono
Fire Department, a volunteer for
Retired Senior Volunteer Pro-
gram, and was a member of the
Barger Lodge 325 F&AM of
Pennsylvania.
He is also survived by three
children, Laura Simeone and her
husband Joseph of Mount
Pocono, Walter Stange, Jr. and
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his wife Jeanne of Woodstown,
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her husband Michael also of
Woodstown, New Jersey; and
five grandchildren.
The Reverend Father Kopacz
conducted a Blessing Service on
February 7 at the Bolock Funeral
Home, Route 940 in Paradise
Valley. Cremation was entrusted
to the Bolock Funeral Home
Crematory.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the American Can-
cer Society, 712 South Keyser
Avenue, Taylor, Pa. 18517.
In a first for the United Way of
Monroe County, a husband and
wife will lead the annual fund-
raising efforts to help those in
need in our community.
Local TV celebrities George
and Connie Roberts have been
named co-chairs of the 2011
campaign. The announcement
was made at a special gathering
at Barley Creek Brewing Com-
pany in Tannersville last week.
“We are thrilled to be heading
the campaign and are looking
forward to a very successful
year,” Connie Roberts said. “Itʼs
an honor to be serving the com-
munity in this way,” stated
George Roberts.
The couple said they are look-
ing forward to an exciting cam-
paign, with “fun” being a big part
of their fundraising plans. They
emphasized the vital mission
that United Way has in the com-
munity and the importance of
getting everyone involved to
make a difference.
“We are so enthused about
Connie and George co-chairing
our campaign and thank them so
much,” said Mathilda Sheptak,
executive director of the United
Way of Monroe County.
The Roberts already work as
a team every day in their roles
with George Roberts Produc-
tions/ George TV.com, a growing
video production company with
offices on Main Street in
Stroudsburg. Connie is general
manager of the business, which
was founded by her husband in
2002. They have been married
for 17 years.
George Roberts Productions Community service is certainly
produces five regular TV shows not new to the Roberts, who are
and four seasonal shows. These involved with many local organi-
include the Greater Pocono zations and have been honored
Chamber of Commerceʼs Busi- several times for their invaluable
ness Magazine TV Show, devel- contributions. They reside in
oped in 2005, and the Bizzy Hamilton Township and have
Awards, a business competition two children, George III and
conceived by George in 2006 Justin.
and modeled after Hollywood- To get involved in helping
type awards shows. GRP also George and Connie Roberts with
produces the “Pathways to the 2011 campaign, visit www.
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United Way seeking volunteers for fund distribution process

The United Way of Monroe Program site visits, budget re- To volunteer or for more infor- Way of Monroe County at 570- fund distribution director. The
County is seeking volunteers views, and decision-making mation, visit www.unitedway 629-5657 and ask for Monica deadline to respond is Monday,
for its annual “citizens’ review” should be completed by April 23. monroe.org or call the United Bein-Cravotta, campaign and February 14.
fund distribution process.

PMSD looks at tax increase

Volunteers will serve on one
of four panels that recommend
where the money raised from
the 2010 campaign will be allo-
cated. Last year, the United
Way of Monroe County distrib-
uted $528,537 to 40 local
health and human service pro-
grams, including youth pro-
grams. Grant decisions are
made by panel members, who
carefully review all aspects of
these programs and their fund-
ing requests.
Volunteers come from all over
the county and have diverse
backgrounds, but share a com-
mon goal of improving the lives
of Monroe County residents.
Citizens’ review is a unique fea-
ture of the United Way’s grant
allocations.
The fund distribution process
requires approximately a 15-
hour commitment by volunteers
between early March and late
April. However, there is flexibility
since each panel sets up its
own schedule.
A breakfast orientation for vol-
unteers will take place on
Wednesday, March 2, at the
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.
by Jeanine Hofbauer
Pocono Mountain School Dis-
trict is faced with the cumber-
some task of preparing the
2011-2012 Preliminary Tax
Budget to meet the state dead-
line of February 16. Superin-
tendent Dwight Pfennig
addressed board members at
the meeting February 3 re-
questing they provide direction
in tackling the $8,777,373.16
budget deficit the district is fac-
ing.
With $198,160,000 in total
revenues versus $206,937,373
anticipated expenditures the
district must decide whether to
increase the tax millage rate by
5.69% to 147.31. Dr. Pfennig
emphasized, “This is the first
time the board is seeing the
preliminary budget,” adding “We
do not vote tonight.”
Staff reductions and compen-
sation freezes were part of the
preliminary budget plan pre-
sented to the board for deliber-
ation. A combination of
reductions in Act 93, Support
Staff and Professional Staff
coupled with salary freezes in
Central Administration, Act 93
and Security are expected to
yield a savings of $3,373,725.
Projected staff retirements will
result in an additional savings
of $1,009,000. A letter has been
sent to the Pennsylvania De-
partment of Education request-
ing approval for the elimination
of 37 positions, as the PDE
must determine the decision
would not interfere with the
quality of education for stu-
dents. Pfennig stated, “Things
that are necessary we will do.”
On January 27 a budget
freeze was instituted, allowing
only necessary supplies, main-
tenance requests already ap-
proved and meeting contractual
obligations as the items eligible
for inclusion as expenditures in
the 2011-2012 school year.
Pfennig emphasized confer-
ences and teaching certifica-
tions will not be an option
unless they are free or are part
of a requirement for a grant re-
ceived.
The option of refinancing long
term debt to meet the deficit
was also discussed. Pfennig la-
beled the approach, “An inher-
ent cure for an inherent
problem.”
The meeting went on to in-
clude a request by Stephen
Ferraioli, Executive Director of
Support Staff Services, to the
board to consider changing the
current GPS software used by
the Transportation Department
to a more efficient system. The
new Transfinder software would
replace the current Edulog sys-
tem, as it has state-of-the-art
features such as real time bus
routing data capabilities direct
to the schools along with user
friendly point and click func-
tions. Annual software updates
for Transfinder are $1,600 less
than Edulog. The district would
experience an additional sav-
ings by the elimination of train-
ing costs for personnel to oper-
ate and generate the time con-
suming reports that are
required by the state.
The new system would re-
quire an initial fee of $17,750 to
obtain the hardware needed to
function. Board member Meg
Dilger asked, “Where would this
money come from?” Business
Manager Joe Colozza agreed
with Ferraioli that a premium
savings from fleet insurance
would provide the funds. The
board approved the request on
a vote of 5-2, with Ed Mayotte
and Dilger opposing.
Revisions to Career Educa-
tion were discussed regarding
how the curriculum of the re-
cently terminated Family Dy-
namics is to be implemented in
other courses. Areas to be in-
cluded are banking and credit,
along with housing options and
auto purchase.
A detailed version of the ini-
tial presentation of the Prelimi-
nary Budget is available on the
District website at www.pmsd.

Fri., Feb
Fri., Feb.. 25
org. A meeting was planned for
February 9 to obtain public
input for the board to consider.

7:0
00 pm
7:00
The PMSD board will meet
on February 16 at 7 p.m. at the
administration building in Swift-
water.

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To the Editor:
PET SMART or NOT?
Animal “rescue groups” have
been transporting puppies for
years from southern states
where euthanasia rates are
high, and although brokered
with good intentions, many are
failing a primary tenet of animal
welfare: spaying and neutering
all animals prior to adoption.
The National Federation of
Humane Societies—comprised
of animal welfare experts from
across the nation—has re-
leased a “best practices” docu-
ment to define the proper
method of transporting animals
which may be accessed in its
entirety at: http://www.human-
efederation.org/ TransferBest-
Practice.cfm. Under “Tier 1:
Basic, minimum standards for
transporting animals...” they
state, “6. All animals must be
sterilized either by the Source
shelter if possible or by the
Destination shelter prior to
adoption.”
Additionally, the Association
of Shelter Veterinarians states
the following in their recently
Journal of the Pocono Plateau e-subscription is just $10,
delivered to your e-mail every week.
Send an e-mail to journalruth@pa.metrocast.net
Letter to the Editor
published guidelines for animal
shelter standards, available at
www. sheltervet.org/associati
ons/4853/files/Shelter%20Stan
dards% 20Dec2010.pdf:
“Surgical sterilization (spay-
ing or neutering) prior to re-
lease to adopters , including
kittens and puppies as young
as 6 weeks old, remains the
most reliable and effective
means of preventing unwanted
reproduction of cats and dogs
and decreasing their birthrates
(AVMA 2009a; AVMA 2009b;
Looney 2008; Kustritz 2007).”
This unacceptable practice in
animal welfare—bringing in
puppies (some as old as 6
months) from the south and
adopting them unaltered—is
going on in our community
when our own humane infra-
structure is inadequate [Dog
duties take a bite out of Pocono
Crimefighters’ time, Pocono Re-
cord Sept. 2 2010].
Pocono Humane Society
calls upon these fringe enti-
ties—many of whom do not
have non-profit status—to
cease this irresponsible behav-
ior and to follow the National understand why they are allow- petsmart. Please contact PetS-
Federation guidelines. Clearly ing these un-altered puppy mart by e-mail at
these groups, which charge adoptions to continue at their info@petsmartcharities.org, or
$300 or more for these puppies, retail locations. call them at 1-800-423-PETS.
are thumbing their noses at the Our community cannot ab- Adopt a local animal and if
accepted practices and doing sorb offspring from animals you choose to adopt a puppy
as they please. There simply is from the south due to the un- brought in from the South,
no justification. It is our intention professionalism and shortsight- please make sure to work only
to put an end to this in the edness of a few and the with reputable groups that
Poconos. complicity of a national retail make sure the animal is spayed
We implore all those who chain. If a rescue group adopts and neutered prior to adoption,
care about animals to let PetS- animals un-altered, no matter and who are also working to
mart know how you feel—since how good their intentions, they help animals in this region
many of these groups use are part of the problem, not part who—right now—have no
PetSmart stores for adoption of the solution. Let PetSmart place to go.
events—and join us in emphat- know that in this instance, they Cory Davis, President
ically calling upon them to fol- don’t seem to be acting very Pocono Humane
low their own Charity division’s
commitment to spay and
neuter. Not only does PetSmart
Charities fund spay and neuter
in their grant program—it is a
key element in their in-house
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Top-O-Pocono Rotary Club holds annual painting raffle
The Top-O-Pocono Rotary
Club is holding their annual raf-
fle of an acrylic painting. The
original acrylic painting is 35” x
45” on stretched canvas with a
custom frame ready for hang-
ing. The painting is of a scene
from the Lake Tahoe area.
The painting will be on dis-
play now through the second
weekend in March at the Best
Western at the intersection of
Routes115 and 80 in Blakes-
lee. After that, the painting will
be on display at the Village
Squire Steak House in Blakes-
lee.
Proceeds from the raffle will
benefit the many community
charities that the Rotary Club
supports throughout the year.
The Top-O-Pocono Rotary
Club meets every Tuesday
night at 6:30 p.m. at the Village
Squire Steak House on Route
Bill Haley’s Comets Return to the
Sherman this Valentine’s Weekend
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p.m. in the EHS Auditorium. a prism.
The concert presents 24 per- The students of the PME
forming ensembles made up of
over 300 students in grades 8-
Music Department are dedicat-
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12. Bands, choirs, small instru- of Joyce Brooks, who was a
mental and vocal ensembles,
and several soloists will be fea- Please turn to next page
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Dining Out
Penang
East Hanover, NJ
by Ruth Isenberg
This weekend brought a new
dining experience for us. We
joined Sethʼs aunt and uncle in
New Jersey for a meal at a
Malaysian restaurant. Actually,
Penang served a mix of
Malaysian and Thai foods, with
a list of special dishes in honor
of Chinese New Year.
The restaurant was a BYOB,
and Slater had provided a bottle
of Cabernet Sauvignon. We
also had a pot of tea for the
table, $2 for a slightly bitter
blend of green tea and brown
rice in a heavy iron teakettle that
held its heat almost all the way
through the meal.
The menu was very interest-
ing, pages long, and it took us a
while to decide what we wanted
to eat, even though Slater had
sent us a copy in advance to
look over. We ordered appetiz-
ers to buy a bit of time, and had
several discussions with our
waiter about how hot dishes
were, and what ingredients they
contained.
On his suggestion, we or-
dered a lucky rainbow salad for
Chinese New Year, $12.88. It
was served on a large red-pat-
terned plate, and included jelly-
fish (cold white squiggles with
not much taste but an interest-
ing texture, firm but not chewy
like squid), chopped peanuts,
shredded scallions and carrots,
thin rice noodles, and slim hot
peppers. Our waiter poured the
dressing, a mildly spicy mixture,
over it all, and instructed us to
use our chopsticks to mix it with
him, and to make wishes for
health and prosperity in the New
Year. We were happy to comply,
and hope they all come true.
Vegetable dumplings with gin-
ger vinegar dipping sauce came
in a set of seven for $6.95. They
had a smooth texture. Iʼm not
sure exactly what the finely
minced vegetables were, but
the dumpling wrappers were
thin and tender, and the sauce
was tangy and delicious.
Phyllis ordered wonton soup,
$7.95. Again, the wonton wrap-
pers were thin, the meat filling
flavorful, and there were lots of
dark green vegetables in the
broth, scallions, a bok choy type
green.
Slater had mango chicken,
$13.95, literally in the shell of a
scooped out mango; he ordered
it mild. It looked and smelled re-
ally good.
I had the ginger scallion
chicken, $11.95, and ordered it
extra-spicy, and it was. I liked it,
but think next time I wouldnʼt re-
quest the extra spice, because
it overwhelmed the ginger flavor
a bit. The chicken was tender
and the scallions and other
green fresh and strong.
Both Seth and Phyllis had
pretty dishes, mixtures of meat
and vegetables, almost like
stew, served in bowls. The
bowls were the main difference
between the two dishes. Phyllis
chose the chicken version in a
fried taro bowl, the sarang
burong, $12.95, while Sethʼs
was another Chinese New Year
special, triple happy seafood in
a bowl of fried noodles, $16.88.
For dessert, we shared a bowl
of black sticky rice with coconut
milk, pulat hitam, $2.95 and
Seth tried a grass jelly, also
$2.95. This turned out to be a
drink. It was sweet, without
much distinctive flavor, and filled
with little dark squares of grass
jelly, also sweet. The drink was
served in a glass over ice, with a
wide-mouthed straw. It was fun
to drink if not exciting to taste,
and probably not something heʼll
repeat.
But we will be back. This was
a fun meal, with lots of choices
weʼve never had the chance to
Prism Concert...
Continued from page 7
music teacher in the district for
many years and sadly passed
away this fall in her battle with
cancer.
To honor Mrs. Brooks, dona-
tions to the Jared Box Project
will be collected as admission to
the Prism Concert. PMSDʼs
School to Work Program is co-
ordinating the Jared Box Project
throughout the district, and the
music department is excited to
try before, and plenty more on
the menu. The service was very
pleasant, if a bit uneven, and the
energy level in the room was
high. Reportedly, itʼs best to ar-
rive before 6 if you donʼt want a
long wait for a seat.
The restaurant is located in a
plaza on Route 10 in East
Hanover. The address, for those
with GPS systems, is 200 Route
10 West. Otherwise, call for di-
rections. Open seven days for
lunch and dinner; credit cards
accepted.
Phone: 973-887-6989
help out in this endeavor.
Jared Boxes are small boxes
of toys, coloring books, and
other small items that will be
given to chronically ill children in
area hospitals.
Suggested donations include:
crayons, markers, coloring
books, journals, word searches,
matchbox cars, card games,
puzzles, Play-Doh, bubbles,
and stickers.
For more information on the
Prism Concert, contact the PM
East HS music department at
839-7121, ext. 80535.

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Suzanne McCool
County Commissioners There-
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in 2007, they have pursued a
pragmatic agenda to move Mon-
roe County forward by aggres-
sively tackling current challenges,
reforming longstanding inefficien-
cies and planning for the future.
Theresa Merli
They consider themselves a lead-
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to move Monroe forward. Amid
deep and continued budget cuts
on the State and Federal levels,
McCool has worked tirelessly to
maintain adequate funding for the
countyʼs human services agencies
The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of February 11, 2011–PAGE 9
such as Children & Youth and the
Area Agency on Aging. McCool is
an active member of the County
Commissioner Association of
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Board as will as a member of all
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Merli has focused on striking a
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Trustees. Both facilities are under-
going an era of renewal, including
long-overdue physical upgrades
providing enhanced safety and se-
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McCool and Merli say their
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•Securing funding for a state-of-
the-art Monroe Campus of North-
ampton Community College with no
increase to local property taxes.
•Moving forward the long-de-
layed road improvements needed
at the intersection of I-80 and
will continue to protect and en-
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exit/entrance ramps)by protecting ments to develop strategies for
a $15 million earmark originally greater efficiency and effective-
made by former Senator Rick ness of the workforce.
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Casey, Jr. (D-PA) Suzanne McCool is a lifelong
•Establishing the countyʼs Crim- resident of Monroe County, grow-
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(CJAB) sides in Stroudsburg with her
•Meeting financial obligations husband Col. Terry McCool. They
for pre-existing County debt are the parents of two sons, Marc
•Coordinating and completing a and Christopher, and have five
long overdue formal space as- grandchildren.
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ing a sensible plan to satisfy the Cathy and Joan and a grand-
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turkey where one gobbler had so The crisis in Egypt was used by
Seth’s Sightings by Seth Isenberg much trouble getting its footing speculators to try to run up the

BLOCK
that it just spread its wings for bal- price of oil. It didnʼt work. Folks
Football season is over, or shall thick and slick layer of ice. Every ance, and then decided to fly into were smart enough to figure that
we say Packed away until sum- so often Chad would still topple the nearby woods. Egypt doesnʼt produce oil, and

mer. The Green Bay Packers,
having beaten the Eagles, went
on to beat everyone else—con-
grats to the Pack.
The weather has us hunkered
down. The last couple of storms
threw ice our way, and many of us
have spent hours chopping away
to get paths and driveways clear,
or at least passable. I donʼt like it
much, but our old Labrador Chad
really hates it. He would avoid
anything shiny and black on a
path, after having fallen too often
on black ice. At our house, he
would take a few steps out on the
patio and just stare at the walk in
disgust, before turning back and
looking pleadingly at me, as if I
could do something about this. Iʼd
been able to make things better
for him by Sunday, and the old guy
is much happier.
We actually got a good walk in
on Sunday at Hickory Run State
Park in an area where there was
some plowed paved road that had
the ice melt off, and some packed
snow courtesy of snowmobiles
that gave the dogs footing as the
rest of the snow cover sported a
AUTO
over, but was able to get back up When we were in New Jersey has precious little influence in the
and trot on, tail wagging. Sunday, we also sighted a number industry bar smaller oil tankers
Ruth and I have done our part of very hungry deer finding forage that travel the Suez Canal. Gas
to not topple over ourselves. My
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We ran clear out of ice melt over Slater. Please turn to page 15
at the office, and local stores had
been emptied the day before. At 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
this writing Iʼm waiting for a new
load of ice to arrive, because I 3 1 2 3 4
donʼt see last weekʼs weather as
being the end, despite Punx- 6 7 8 1 5 6 7 8
atawny Philʼs prediction of an
early spring. President Barack 5 2 6 4 3
Obama was going to be a short
drive from Punxatawny on 6 9 9
Groundhog Day, but a snow storm
delayed his trip to State College 8 5 3 2 5 7
by a day.
Terry Pegula, the fellow who do- 4 6 1 8 6 3 1 2
nated $88 million toward building
menʼs and womenʼs hockey pro- 7 9 1 7
grams and a new hockey arena at
Penn State, will be the new owner
9 8 3 5 6 5 8 9
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Business Opportunity
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Help Wanted Driver
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Miscellaneous
For Sale
Large Storage Bldg.
White Haven
Approx. 3,200 Sq. Ft.
Plus 480 Sq. Ft. Finished
Rooms (3) with sink & toilet.
Double Plank Construction.
$25,000
Call (570) 656-1080
Miscellaneous Schools
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Timeshares
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570-992-7500
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Vacation Rentals
Closed Holidays
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best
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Saxophone, French Horn, Drums
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516-377-7907. 1999 CHEVROLET Astro LT, 89K
miles, V6, auto, leather, $5,900. Call
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Dallas
First Floor Condo, completely
redecorated and nicely fur-
nished. 2 BR, 1 3/4 BA, Sitting
RM, Cedar closet, Loads of
storage, patio, tennis, golf,
pool. Move right in. Priced for
quick sale $115,000.
Go to the top call
Jane Kopp Real Estate
288-7481
407 Luzerne St., Freeland
List # 07-2311
Well maintained 1/2 double with
newer windows. All appliances stay!
Included is a 1,000 sq. ft. ranch with
2BR, 1BA, custom kitch. and LR.
Ideal for rental or relatives. Lot 14,
block 4 off of Juniper St must be
included in sale $106,000
Century 21 Select Group
Call Brian McCardle at
800.779.2584 (x 23)
Rhodo Mountain Estates
Looking for seclusion? Mag-
nificent country post & beam
home, cedar siding & decks,
cherry cabinets, stone fire-
place, & full finished base-
ment. For 24 hour recorded
information & address, call
1-800-722-1389 and enter
code 2476.
Mary Enck Realty, Inc.
Lake Naomi
32 Split Rock Lane
Pocono Pines
4 BR, 2 BA, Gas and Elec heat
Furnished, 2 large decks, close
to lake, pool and club. Ex. cond.
Inspected. $239,900
Lake Naomi Real Estate
Justin Higgins
570-646-2222
800-537-1479
Beautiful expanded Cape Cod
features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths,
and sit on 33+acres, granite
countertops, family room,
oversized 2-car garage, pond,
water garden & orchard.
$598,750. For 24 hour
recorded information &
address, call 1-800-722-1389
and enter code 2836.
Mary Enck Realty, Inc.
$99
Special
938-940 North St,
Freeland #07-2330
Country charmer with in town
conveniences. Currently used
as an adult care facility. Huge
income potential. 5 BR, 2 1/2
BA, full basement, master
suite, and low taxes. Additional
land available. $249,000.
Aim High Realty, Inc
570-443-7860
Coolbaugh Township
WOW - NOT IN A
COMMUNITY
1.81 acres, 4 BR/ 3 full BA, garage,
3,000 sq. ft., two fireplaces, 16x25
master, newly remodeled, extra liv-
ing area for big family. One year
warranty on elec, plumb, heat.
$189,000
Call (570) 350-2245
Lake Ariel - Extra Lot!
Furnished 4 BR home boasts
finished lower level w/ built in
bar, woodstove, Vaulted Ceil-
ing Living room has stone fire-
place, loft, deck $251,092
Alyce Lentz
888-774-8488
Drums, PA Price - $249,900
2500 Sq. Foot 2 Story - 4 Bdrm/3 Bath
Home - Great Area - 100 X 200 Very
Nice Yard. Rear Deck / 2 Car Garage -
Spacious Rms Throughout w/ New
Hardwood Floors/Carpet & Tile. Formal
Dining Room and Ceramic Tiled
Kitchen w/ breakfast area, Family Rm
w/ Full Stone FP. Master Bedrm w/ large
WIC & 3/4 Private Bath - A Must See!
Call 570-236-0145 for more info.
Must see! Lakefront raised chalet
with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family
room, laundry, new kitchen &
much more! Situated on 1.16 acres
with 115 ft lake frontage.
$489,000. For 24 hour recorded
information & address, call
1-800-722-1389 and enter code
2766. Mary Enck Realty, Inc.
Advertise your home
for sale for $99
until it sells!
Ad must include a picture
of the house and a price.
One change is fixed free during the first four weeks.
Further changes cost $20 each.
Call Seth at
443-9131, ext. 302
for more details
Hickory Hills
White Haven
Custom built in ’04, bi-level, 3+BR,
1.5 BA, Fam Rm, 1 car garage,
energy eff., private gated com-
munity w/pool, lake and security.
Haz. SD, close to I-80, shopping
and Pocono Resorts. Owner relo-
cation. Sacrifice at $149,900.
Call Owner (570) 579-6411
or (570) 956-2594
ARROWHEAD LAKES
Cozy Ranch, close to beach,
private pool and clubhouse.
4 BR, sunroom, 2 full BA,
large LR with fireplace, din-
ing area. All appliances! Pri-
vate, gated community. Price
Reduced–Asking $158,500
Call Colleen
(570) 239-8862
East Stroudsburg -
MUST SEE!
Gorgeous! 2 Decks, Hot Tub, 1+
Acre lot, Front porch, master
suite w/fireplace, living room w/
brick fireplace, crown molding,
Eat in kitchen w/ island! $249,450
Liz Robbins
888-774-8488
C ED
DU
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3-bedroom, 2 bath ranch home
in Pocono Mountain Lake com-
munity, Kidder Township.
Weatherly Area School District.
Near Turnpike & I-80. 2-car
garage.
$109,900.
Peters Real Estate
Route 940, White Haven
570-443-8882
Holiday Pocono Well-maintained, 3-
bdrm. home on quiet, wooded lot in
friendly, secure community. Easy
walk to pristine lakes for swimming/
boating/fishing. Large screened
porch, sunny lawns, pellet stove.
REASONABLE OFFERS
WILL BE CONSIDERED.
MLS #10-5186
Asking $129,000
DIETER METZGER
917-913-7873
The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of February 11, 2011–PAGE 13
HOMES FOR SALE
White Haven
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Ranch home with large
deck. Set on 4 acres.
Asking $295,000.
Call Valerie
at (718) 217-8875
Arrowhead Lakes
New 3 BR, 21/2 BA Colonial
in amenity filled community.
Eat-in-kitchen w/oak cabi-
nets, Dining Room, Living
Room, 1870 sq. ft. Near
beach. Seller will assist
w/mtge. $219,000
Call Paul Weaver (owner)
(570) 269-1773
Towamensing Trails
Cozy 3 BR, 2 BA, LR, FP, eat
in kitchen w/ breakfast bar. 2
decks. Newer windows, slid-
ing doors and Carpet. Sold
fully Furnished. Asking
$174,900.
Call 215-997-9249
View pics at www.forsaleby
owner.com/20918798
380 W. Ridge St., Lansford
Immaculate townhome. Nice
neighborhood, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath.
Sunroom off large kitchen with
fireplace, fened backyard, front
porch, big living room, vinyl siding,
asphalt roof, basement, all
appliances and furniture.
$36,000
Call Marie, 570-972-8715
WEATHERLY, 564 6th Street
—REDUCED—
Cozy ranch home in quiet
area. Wooded setting. 3BR,
1 Bath, lg Living Room. HW
Floors. Energy efficient, oil or
wood heat. Low taxes & utility
bills. All appliances included.
Move-in condition.
NOW $79,900
Call 570-472-8719 after 4
NEW CONSTRUCTION
By Butler Valley Blders. 3
BR/2 Bath Ranch in Beau-
tiful Breezy Acres Drums
Area. Includes public Sewer
on 1 Acre. $329,900
Call LORI COOK
at 788-7503 or 788-1999
LEWITH & FREEMAN R.E.
Addt’l Lots Avbl. for Custom Homes!
White Haven
3BR/2.5BA House on 1.08
Acres in a private lake commu-
nity. Close to parks, gamelands,
white water rafting, ski resorts,
and casino. Minutes to Poco-
nos, Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre.
Only $189,000.
Gordon & Long
Real Estate LLC
Cindy King
570.675.4400 Office
570.690.2689 Direct
www.cindykingre.com
Mt. Pocono Summit
Pointe Community
Brick Ranch w/Heated Gar,
3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, new Kitch-
en, Computer Rm, Sun Rm, Lg.
Generator, Central AC, Full
Basement & Deck. Handi-
capped access. Minutes to bus,
shopping, & casino. $202,000.
Call Vincent at
570-839-1393 or 801-2943
Pocono Farms East -
3817 Norfolk Rd, Tobyhanna
3 BR 1.5 BA
1905 sf well maintained
single family home built 2002
approx 0.29ac.
Close to I 80, whitewater
rafting, casino and ski resort
Only $169,700
Call Aggie (609) 213-3332
One acre wooded lot with
1 bedroom cottage,
just off Route 115 in
Blakeslee. 1 bedroom
1 bath, kitchen/living
room. Great investment;
possible owner financing.
$55,000. Call Gary at
352-229-3111
Ranch home on approx.
.5 acre, Central air, l.p. gas
heat, 3 bedrooms, 2 tiled
baths-1 with jetted tub,
2 car garage, 12’x24’ sun
room. Very quiet and
peaceful section of
Charlwood Estates.
$195,000.
570-636-1471
Quiet Neighborhood
Imagine 1.5 acres in Strouds-
burg, tucked away on a hidden
driveway and just two blocks
from 9th Street and the Mall. The
cozy family room has a great
wood stove. The garage has an
enclosed breezeway to the
house–never get wet or cold!
Call today 09-2361 $189,900
CENTURY 21 Select Group
570-643-2100 ask for Betty
185 Birch Knoll Dr., Hazleton
List # 08-65
Newer pre-manufactured home
with many upgrades. Walk-in
closets in all BRs, MBR has gar-
den tub. Natural gas heat with
custom stone FP. Lg open kitch-
en. On leased property.$53,900.
Century 21 Select Group
Call Brian McCardle at
800.779.2584 (x 23)
Nestled on side street in down-
town Mt. Pocono, 2-bedroom
with cute little yard. Hardwood
floors, very clean. Nice front
porch. Ready to move in.
$85,000
Keller Williams Real Estate
Ask for Dorothy Gross
570-421-2890 or
direct 570-620-6549.
Pocono Lake, Stoney Hollow Rd.
Fully remodeled Dutch Cape w/new
roof. 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba w/tiles,
laundry room, tiled eat-in kitchen.
New well pump. 1.5 acre lot/
1
⁄2 wooded. Adjoins state land.
No development. 15x20 shed.
For sale by owner.
Forsalebyowner.com Listing #22463365
Reduced to $165,000
Call owner Bobby
1-347-248-7207
Lakefront contemporary,
1 acre wooded lot, large deck
overlooks the lake, 3 bedrooms,
1.5 baths, full basement with 1-car
garage, front & rear decks.
$475,000.
For 24 hour recorded information &
address, call 1-800-722-1389 and
enter code 2416.
Mary Enck Realty, Inc.
Beautiful contemporary with
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal
dining room with see through
fireplace into the great room,
hardwood floors, backs up to
gamelands, close to school.
$247,000. For 24 hour
recorded information &
address, call 1-800-722-1389
and enter code 2776.
Mary Enck Realty, Inc.
House For Sale
Gorgeous & immaculate
house for sale, 3 bed-
room, 1 1/2 bath in private
setting in A Pocono
Country Place.
Price Reduced
Asking price $80,000
Call 203 262-8419
Falls, PA
Ranch on 1+ Acre Lot! 2
Car garage, 3 BR 2 full
baths. Two Tier Deck!
SHARP!
Ed Beckendorff
888-774-8488
Pocono Summit (Emerald Lakes).
Brand new, 4 brs, 2 -1/2 baths,
garage, new appliances, carpet,
fixtures, low dues, lakes,
clubhouse, pools etc.
Must See, asking
$195,000 by owner.
570-355-5366
401 Pohopoco Road
Albrightsville
List #07-10738
MBR suite, 3BR, 2BA, stone FP,
big deck, tile foyer, 1.13 acre cor-
ner lot. House is eligible for 100%
financing through the PHFA/
RURAL Housing Programs. Fur-
niture negotiable. $244,900
Pocono Resorts Realty
Sandra Ortiz
(570) 443-9555 x19
(570) 233-7670
www.prr1.com
Skiers—Ski Lift is across the
street from this 4 Bdr, 2 Bth
home. Fireplace, loft, fully fur-
nished and located on 1 acre.
Great first time home buyer or
investor home. $89,900.
Keller Williams Real Estate
Call Dorothy Gross
570-421-2890 Office
570-620-6549 Direct
This Cape Cod features 3 bed-
rooms, 1 bath, den, full base-
ment & 2-car garage. Beautiful
cherry cabinets, formal dining
room, & propane fireplace.
$179,900. For 24 hour
recorded information &
address, call 1-800-722-1389
and enter code 2366.
Mary Enck Realty, Inc.
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10:30 p.m. 1-29. PSP-Fern Ridge arrested and taken to the county

Police Beat by Seth Isenberg

PA State Police-Lehighton were
called to Camp Adams in Penn
Forest Township because two
boys, 16 and 17, had run away at
6:30 p.m. 2-1. Both were later lo-
cated near Jim Thorpe. Police
took them away, and they will be
returned to Lycoming County and
Erie County respectively, to be
placed in another facility.
Pocono Mountain Regional Po-
lice Department were called to a
Mountain Terrace, Tunkhannock
Twp. home at 8 a.m. 2-5 for a re-
ported domestic dispute involving
a gun. On arrival, police met a 46
y.o. man outside and saw injuries.
He reported that his 19 y.o. step-
daughter had assaulted him, using
a BB gun. It was located and
taken as evidence. The girl was
arrested and charged with simple
assault at PMRPD HQ, where she
was processed then brought to
the Monroe County jail to stay,
pending her arraignment. The
man also faces charges in the in-
will investigate.
The Pocono Plateau is not
high enough for some
jail. While on the way, she made
threats to cause the man “bodily
harm.” When sober, she faces
cident. rested the 19 y.o. Pocono Summit The evening of 2-3, PSP-L charges of simple assault, terroris-
PSP-L investigated the death of man and took him to the county caught two Kunkletown area driv- tic threats, resisting arrest, harass-
a 65 y.o. Saylorsburg an on 2-9 jail, 2-1 1:03 p.m. ers for DUI, a 42 y.o. woman ment, and possession of a crack
(discovered dead at his East For- A 48 y.o. Lehighton man turned under the influence of drugs at pipe. She will meet District Judge
est Drive home just after 2 a.m.). himself in to PSP-L on 2-3 after 9:20 p.m. and a 55 y.o. man under Richard Claypool for a hearing on
Monroe County Deputy Coroner being notified of an arrest warrant the influence of alcohol at 10:20. 2-17.
Donald Gower determined the for him issued in Adams County, A 59 y.o. Saylorsburg man Just before midnight on 2-8,
man died from natural causes. Colorado, on attempted child sex- threatened a 65 y.o. Gilbert man PMRPD stopped a car on Route
PMRPD filed charges against a ual exploitation charges. He was at Dueblerʼs Trailer Park about 611 near Tobyhanna Village in
35 y.o. Tobyhanna man who had arraigned before District Judge 2:30 p.m. 2-4. The 59 y.o. will be Coolbaugh Twp. and found it
a fight with another man at the Bruce Appleton, bail was set at charged with harassment, PSP-L. smelling of burnt marijuana. The
WalMart store, then fled, 7:23 p.m. $100,000 and 10%—which the During this investigation, the man driver was an 18 y.o. Pocono Lake
1-3. The victim said that the man man was able to post and so is was found to have a small amount girl, and her passenger, and 18
became upset when a jar of Al- free until an extradition hearing at of marijuana and some drug para- y.o. boy from Tobyhanna—who
fredo sauce broke on the floor, a later date. phernalia in his possession. He was found by police to be sitting
and some of it got on the manʼs A traffic stop on Route 115 of a faces additional charges for pos- on a plastic bag of marijuana. A
shoe. Using video footage, police car with a headlight out at 1:22 session. consent search found another
were able to identify the suspect a.m. 2-4 found a 23 y.o. Hanover, PMRPD picked up a 47 y.o. small bag with marijuana stems
and have filed charges of simple PA man wanted by Luzerne Bartonsville man who was stag- inside. Both were arrested, and
assault, harassment and disor- County at the wheel for a DUI inci- gering along Route 940 in Mt. the girl was taken to PMC for a
derly conduct through District dent. He was arrested and taken Pocono at 2:08 a.m. 2-5. He was blood test. Both will be charged
Judge Tony Fluegelʼs office. to the county jail for Luzerne offi- found to be drunk. He was with possession.
PMRPD stopped a car on cials to come pick him up. charged with public drunkenness, Keeping the rubber side
Route 196 due to an expired in- A Meckesville Road, Penn For- then taken to a relativeʼs home down... or not
spection sticker, and found a pas- est Twp. homeowner reported that and released into their custody. There were lots of accidents
senger wanted by Monroe County a snowmobiler drove over two At about 4 a.m. 2-7, PMRPD due to ice and snow this week.
for a probation violation. Police ar- bushes in the victimʼs yard, about was called to an Overlook Drive, One took the life of a 45 y.o.
Indian Mountain Lakes, Tunkhan- Palmerton area man who lost con-
nock Twp. home about a domestic trol of his Ford F-150 pickup and
Open for Breakfast and Lunch All Week. assault during a party at the resi- went off Lower Smith Gap Road,
Dinner served Thursday, Friday and Saturday. dence. Police arrived to find three rolling over about 1:35 p.m. 2-4.
BYOB Closed on Tuesday. people, all intoxicated. Their story PSP-L and emergency respon-
is that the three argued, and the ders found him dead at the wheel.
36 y.o. Albrightsville woman threw PSP-F charged a 38 y.o. Say-
Lake Harmony between Big Boulder & Split Rock
a beer can at a 37 y.o. Brod- lorsburg woman with unsafe driv-
Full Service Catering Available headsville man. During the inter- ing for causing a three car
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There were a couple of acci-
dents caused by drivers going too
fast for icy and snowy conditions
on Route 248 early on 2-5. PSP-L
The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of February 11, 2011–PAGE 15
PSP-F arrested a 28 y.o. Effort
man for shoplifting from Mr. Zʼs in Seth’s Sightings...
Brodheadsville 12:19 p.m. 2-3.
PMRPD arrested a 48 y.o.
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Poconos in the Game Continued from page 10

will file charges on both drivers.
Later that morning, PSP-L was
called to an ʻ09 Chevy Silverado
resting rubber side up off Route
903 near White Birch Dr. in Penn
Forest Twp. The 38 y.o. Norwood,
PA, driver hit a patch of slush on
the road and lost control. She is
charged with unsafe driving. Nei-
ther she nor her two children were
hurt—she and her 12 y.o. were se-
curely safety belted and her infant
was in his child safety seat.
Stealin’
PSP-F is investigating the bur-
glary of a Hawthorne Court,
Camelback Mountain area vaca-
tion home between 1-31 and 2-4.
from WalMart in Mt. Pocono 6:35
p.m. 2-3. Both men were caught
by store security.
At 8:17 a.m. 2-4, PMRPD was
called to WalMart in Mt. Pocono to
arrest a store employee whom
store security had videotaped
while stealing items as he worked.
The 36 y.o. Canadensis man was
seen to steal four iPods and other
items, worth nearly $2,000. In-
stead of a day at work, the man
was taken to PMRPD HQ for pro-
cessing, then brought before D.J.
Fluegel to be arraigned. Bail was
set, and met, and a preliminary
hearing on the charges was slated
for 2-11.
For the vacancy on the PA Gaming Control Board, PA Democrats se- gallon in New Jersey, but did save
lected Keith McCall, the recently retired speaker of the house, as their quite a bit on a fill-up on our way
caucusʼ representative. The position is a two-year term and pays home.
$145,000 annually. McCall, of Lansford in Carbon County, replaces for- Thank you to everyone who
mer legislator Jeff Coy, who had served on the board for the maximum helped in finding Claraʼs dog Spot
of six years. on Sunday. She escaped her
Republicans reappointed Gary Sojka as their caucusʼ representative. fenced yard by climbing a pile of
Perhaps adding McCall to the PGCB will add the right mix of people snow. Ruth and I spent time pa-
to get a decision about the resort license. There was no decision from trolling, but she proved elusive. A
the Board again this week. local dog-lover and her daughter
Maryland is beginning to see the returns from its push into slots gam- were able to secure her and
bling. Ocean Downs has been open for a month and brought in slightly brought her home. I reduced the
over $3 million – slightly below projections but not bad considering the pile of snow near the fence by
winter weather. Last week, the path to reopening the closed Rosecroft stomping it down, and everyone
Raceway became clearer with Penn National Gamingʼs high bid. This will be keeping a closer eye on
week, officials are looking to smooth the way to getting a casino open in Spot through the winter (Spot is
Baltimore. named because of the prominent
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Out in the Open by Alex Zidock
Ice Fishing Is Fun
Ice fishing is hot right now
and if you are one of those who
canʼt resist being on a frozen
lake and listening to the still-
ness of winter while catching a
few fish, remember your num-
ber one concern is safety for
you and anyone else you take
onto the ice.
Our region is experiencing
some nice ice and while you
may be anxious to auger some
holes in the ice donʼt leave
common sense on shore. Take
a friend, wear a life jacket, let
people know where you are
going and check the ice begin-
ning at shore until you get to
your fishing destination.
With all of the new fabrics
like fleece itʼs a lot easier to
layer clothing to maintain
warmness and still have great
flexibility. Rubber insulated
boots are best, wear sock lin-
ers and heavy wool (not cot-
ton) socks.
Donʼt even think about step-
ping onto the ice without some
kind of spikes on the bottom of
your boots. A fall on the ice
could end your day quickly.
Donʼt drink alcohol while on the
ice it will make you colder. In-
stead bring warm drinks and
plenty of high-energy snack
foods.
Help local residents and ski or tube
free at Camelback Mountain Resort
Camelback Mountain Re-
sort, Pepsi Corp and the
United Way of Monroe County
have teamed together to help
local residents in need stay
warm this winter. Camelback is
offering a free lift ticket on
Tuesdays and Thursdays in
February for the donation of a
new or gently used coat. The
lift ticket is valid for snowtubing
or skiing.
The “Coats for a Cause”
event will end on February 15
and 17. With the donation of a
coat or jacket, patrons will re-
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You can easily make a pair
of ice awls to put in your pocket
or hang around your neck in
case you fall through the ice.
Awls allow you to get a grip on
the ice and pull yourself out.
Cut two four-inch pieces of
broom handle. In each piece,
in the end, drill a 1/8-inch pilot
hole about 2-1/2-inches deep.
Cut the heads off of two 16d
Common nails and gently tap
the blunt end of the nails into
the pilot holes leaving the
points exposed. That will leave
about one-inch of the pointed
end of the 3-1/2 nail exposed.
Tie a three-foot cord to each
awl. Or, you can buy the awls
at most sporting goods stores,
but for safety sake you must
have them any time you ven-
ture onto the ice.
Snowmobiles can go almost
anywhere and they are a great
way to get your gear to where
you want to fish. But be sure
the ice is thick enough to han-
dle the weight of the machine.
And because snowmobiles
can travel through the forests
and fields at rapid speeds itʼs
not unusual that you may sur-
prise wild animals. Unfortu-
nately itʼs the snow that makes
the machines work and itʼs also
the snow that causes wild ani-
mals elevated stress and hard-
ceive one open-to-close ticket
for that day. Coats for women
and men, adults, teens and
children are welcome. Dona-
tions should be brought to
guest services, where the free
lift tickets can be picked up.
Donated coats will be distrib-
uted to those in need through
United Way of Monroe County
partner agencies.
PARC plans
sledding day
The Pocono Area Recre-
ation Commission has sched-
uled a Family Sledding Day at
Skywood Park for February
20, from 1 to 4 p.m., weather
and snow permitting. This is a
fun time for all and there will be
hot cocoa available. There is
no charge as Skywood Park is
a publicly funded recreation
area.
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It is unlawful for snowmo- trails marked with appropriate a valid registration decal from
biliers to chase or harass wild
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signs.
Snowmobiliers can use the
the state Department of Con-
servation and Natural Re-
lands are open for snowmobil- state forest and state game sources.
ing, riders should stay on des- lands as long as the snowmo-
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