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VOLUME 15, NUMBER 34
Monroe County Commissioners declare 2011 Year of Unity
by Jeanine Hofbauer
As Monroe County cele-
brates its 175th anniversary, of-
ficials elected to dedicate
efforts in celebrating the rich di-
versity throughout the area.
Commissioners unanimously
approved proclaiming 2011 as
the Monroe County Year of
Unity at their meeting January
5. The intention of the declara-
tion is to encourage all munici-
palities, community groups and
individuals to organize opportu-
PMRPD K9 named 2010 Monroe County
Drug Task Force Officer of the Year
by Jeanine Hofbauer
Monroe County District Attor-
ney E. David Christine has be-
stowed the honor of The
Monroe County Drug Task
Force Officer of the Year to its
first canine recipient. Retired
Pocono Mountain Regional Po-
lice K9 Kane was joined by for-
mer partner/present companion
Corporal Matt Nero at the D.A.’s
office January 11 to receive a
plaque symbolizing the occa-
sion.
Detective Eric Kerchner pre-
sented the plaque on behalf of
the D.A. to Nero for Kane, point-
ing out that attempts to keep
the designation a secret failed
miserably. The officer caught a
glimpse of Kane’s name on a
plaque in the D.A.’s office listing
past and present recipients and
immediately called to thank the
office for the recognition.
The Monroe County Drug
Task Force Officer of the Year is
given to law enforcement offi-
cials who have conveyed exem-
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nities that respect and show-
case the increasing diversity of
county residents. Commis-
sioner Suzanne McCool pro-
claimed, “The resolution today
will become a part of Monroe
County history.”
The Monroe County Council
on Inclusion’s proposal of the
decree was welcomed as the
county ranks second in the
state at 27% of foreign-born
residents. Former State Repre-
sentative John Siptroth was on
Commissioners review agenda items at their meeting Jan. 5.
hand to accept a plaque com-
memorating the occasion on
behalf of the MCCOI for their
efforts since 2008 in rallying the
support of over 60 county resi-
dents including elected officials,
business representatives and
community leaders building a
foundation of respect and un-
derstanding, and embracing the
growing ethnic population. Sip-
troth stated, “We appreciate the
Commissioners extending their
hand.” He paid homage to the
late Bob Hillman, long time civil
rights activist and founder of the
Unity Coalition of the Poconos
for his enduring efforts for the
movement.
McCool made the presenta-
tion, reading the inscription on
the plaque and emphasizing,
“To create an inclusive commu-
nity spirit.” She spoke of the
county’s original inhabitants,
the Leni Lenape Indians instill-
ing the image of diversity
through time. Commissioner
Theresa Merli added, “This is a
formalization of everything hap-
pening throughout our commu-
Detective Eric Kerchner presents PMRPD Corporal Matt Nero nity.”
with plaque for K9 Kane.
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McCool went on to present
an additional resolution com-
memorating the 25th anniver-
sary of the Dr. Martin Luther
King federal holiday. A celebra-
tion breakfast is scheduled for
January 17 at East Stroudsburg
University.
Jim Becker, Chairman of
Leadership Pocono invited
commissioners to the organiza-
tion’s initiative to implement the
new resolution with a “Building
Strength through Diversity”
workshop. The event will take
Please turn to page 2
Clarification
C.J. Dickinson was quoted
in our last week’s story about
Tobyhanna Township Super-
visor’s meeting, regarding an
out-of-service alarm at
Pocono Mountain West High
School. Dickinson said he
was quoted accurately by re-
porter Jeanine Hofbauer, but
wanted to make it clear he
was speaking as a private cit-
izen, and not as a represen-
tative of the fire company.
PAGE 2–The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of January 14, 2011

Coolbaugh Township maintains board positions into 2011

by Jeanine Hofbauer
Coolbaugh Township held its
re-organization and business
meeting Monday, January 3 as
required for townships through-
out Pennsylvania. Joseph
O’Boyle continues as chairman
and Lynn Kelly as vice-chair-
man. Supervisors went on to
reappoint Robert Hutchins, Jim
Frutchey and Harry Smith as
representatives to the Pocono
Mountain Regional Police Com-
mission. Other business ed
reappointing the depositories
for the township, and retaining
the Certified Public Accountant
services of Gneiding, DeSanc-
tis, Blizzard & Company LLP for
$10,000.
The board went on to ap-
prove the office of Pennsylvania
Senator John Blake’s request
for the utilization of office space
at the municipal center for con-
stituent services two days a
month in the conference room.
A certificate of insurance will be
required.
The commercial lease agree-
ment was approved between
Coolbaugh Township and the
District Court for the term of
January 1, 2011 through Janu-
ary 1, 2012. The requirement by
Coolbaugh Township for the
lease term of a full year was ac-
cepted.
Officials reviewed numerous
bids received for a sports utility
vehicle for the township.
Amounts received from dealers
throughout the area ranging
from $18,814.21 up to $23,395
were rejected. A re-bid for a
2010 vehicle off the lot is ex-
pected.
The Coolbaugh Township
Board of Supervisors will meet
next on Tuesday, January 18,
beginning 7 p.m. at the Cool-
baugh Township Municipal
Center located at 5550 Memo-
rial Boulevard, Tobyhanna.
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Continued from page 1
place at the Sherman Theater
on Main Street in Stroudsburg
January 21. He directed the
commissioners to contact the
Greater Chamber of Com-
merce offices at 421-4433 to
register.
McCool later detailed the
work of the Monroe County
175th Anniversary Celebration
Committee in organizing events
is joined by various township
historical societies and organi-
zations planning their own ac-
tivities. The March 2
Commissioner’s meeting will
kickoff festivities with cake and
early 19th Century music from
The Chorus of the Poconos
under the direction of Tom
Salmon. As events continue
throughout the year McCool
suggests visiting the County’s
website at www.co.monroe.pa.
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plary efforts throughout the
county in its war against drugs.
The D.A.’s office began by pre-
senting the honor in 2005 to
Narcotics Officer Lucas Bray.
Detective Eric Kerchner re-
ceived the award in 2006.
PMRPD Corporal Matt Nero re-
ceived the tribute himself in
2007. Chief Steven Williams of
Barrett Township was 2008’s
recipient. In 2009 Roberts
Burns, also of Barrett Township
at the time was the honoree.
Now 2010’s recipient Kane will
hold the title as the first K9 offi-
cer to receive the distinction.
District Attorney Christine
considered Nero and retired
Kane a team while on the force,
reliant on their close bond to
solidify the strength for an ef-
fective strike against drugs in
Monroe County. Christine
states, “There’s a number of
K9s in the County but no one
like Kane.” With the region’s
close proximity to New York and
American Auto Protection
New Jersey posing a challenge
to officials in the county the
continued use of trained K9
units like this is crucial.
PMRPD Chief Harry Lewis
nominated Nero for the award
in 2007. Lewis comments, “Matt
closes one chapter with Kane
and is doing a phenomenal job
with Niko because of their great
work alike.” His confidence in
the department’s K9 teams is
justified as the apprehension of
felons and narcotics parapher-
nalia attributed to their work
continues.
These days Kane enjoys
being the center of attention at
community events such as the
county’s West End fair. Nero
and Kerchner laugh as they de-
scribe the upstaging that oc-
curred once the K9 was
brought out to the booth they
had manned for a greater part
of the day with a modest atten-
dance. Once Kane appeared,
the booth was mobbed with at-
tendees, all interested in their
K9 hero. With this latest honor,
be prepared to wait in the
wings, guys, as 9-year old
Kane oblivious to the cause for
his fame will enjoy his hard-
earned recognition.
The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of January 14, 2011–PAGE 3
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor:
Merry Christmas, Happy Hol-
idays and a safe, healthy New
Year of 2011. My Helene and I
were in your newspaper ringing
the Salvation Army bell in the
foyer of the Aharts market. I
was the guy in my First Cavalry
Army Stetson hat.
It was an honor to ring that
bell. Why? I was shot up pretty
bad during my tour as a Ma-
chine Gunner with the Army in
Vietnam 43 years ago this com-
ing Feb. 11. Long story. The bul-
lets broke my left thighbone. I
Save Haven Pet Rescue needs help
Safe Haven Pet Rescue will
have a volunteer meeting on
Tuesday, January 18, at 6:30
p.m. at Cherry’s Sunset Family
Restaurant, Route 209, Kres-
geville. All local animal lovers
are invited. Safe Haven Pet
Rescue is a group of people
based in the West End of the
Poconos, who save highly
adoptable pets from high kill
and overcrowded shelters and
find them loving homes. The
number one cause of death to
our cats and dogs is shelter
killing. Many shelters kill for
space, many kill shy or aggres-
was in various Military Hospi- troops that had hand and arm
tals for 15 non-stop months. Not injuries or were paralyzed. They
counting out patient visits and were my heroes.
therapies later on. For one com- I vowed way back then (1967)
plete year, 12 months I was in that for the rest of my life I
traction, a body cast, then more would somehow pay them back
surgery at the Valley Forge for their kindness to me and my
Army Hospital in Phoenixville. wounded comrades. So yes, I
Every Wednesday afternoon rang that bell wearing my Army
about 1 a van full of volunteers Stetson. And proud of it. That
from the local Salvation Army money I know goes for worthy
chapter came to visit and bring causes. God bless them all.
sandwiches, juices, sodas, Sincerely,
cookies and conversation. A full Jim Breen,
year I was in that place. They Rotarian,
would also write letters for the Top-o-Pocono Club
sive animals, many kill puppies tions, visit www.SafeHaven
and kittens and specific breeds, Pa.org, or email Save
and many kill owner surren- Haven@epix.net. Join Safe
ders. High kill shelters have a Haven, PA on Facebook.
rate of 75-100%. More pets are
killed in shelters than by dis- PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
ease or accident. The Township of Tunkhannock announces the
following 2011 meeting schedule for Boards and
Safe Haven needs help with Commissions:
Board of Supervisors
dog transport, dog adoption Regular Board Meeting 2nd Wednesday of
the month at 7 p.m.
days, fundraising efforts, home Work Session* 4th Wednesday of the month
at 7 p.m.
visits, reference checks, and *as needed and regular business may be
acted on if necessary
other clerical help. All Safe Planning Commission
Work Session* 2nd Wednesday of the month
Haven rescued dogs are in fos- at 4:30 p.m.
*as needed and regular business may be
ter care now. Foster pet parents acted on if necessary
Regular Meeting 3rd Wednesday of the
are always needed in order to month at 4:30 p.m.
Environmental Advisory Committee
save more dogs. Safe Haven 1st Wednesday of the month 3:30 p.m.
Zoning Hearing Board
pays all expenses for foster *4th Tuesday of the month 1:00 p.m.
*as scheduled
dogs. Hours of Operation
Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building is
For information about Safe open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
(Closed for major holidays—see our website).
Haven Pet Rescue, to see pets Long Pond Road, Long Pond PA 18334
570-646-3008 Phone
available for adoption or find 570-643-5469 Fax
tunksec@longpondpa.com
volunteer and foster applica- www.longpondpa.com
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PAGE 4–The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of January 14, 2011
Blake Sworn in to State Senate
In front of dozens of family
members, friends and support-
ers, state Sen. John P. Blake
took the oath of office to offi-
cially begin his first term serv-
ing Pennsylvania’s 22nd
Senatorial District, which in-
cludes Lackawanna County
and portions of Luzerne and
Monroe counties.
Blake brings a lengthy back-
ground in community and eco-
nomic development to the
Senate where he said he will
work on innovative policies to
Pennsylvania American Water Scholarships available
State Sen. John Yudichak is
urging students who wish to
enter fields vital to the water
and wastewater industry to
apply for the Pennsylvania
American Water Scholarship
Program. Applications are
being accepted now.
“This scholarship program is
a great way to boost the studies
of bright young minds focused
on a career specific to the water
and wastewater industry,” Yu-
dichak said. “I urge students in-
terested in this critical industry
to apply for this valuable schol-
arship today.”
Pennsylvania American
Water has opened its 2010-
2011 Stream of Learning
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reform the local and business
tax structure, help distressed
cities and spur the state’s
downtrodden economy.
“While I am humbled and
honored to be sworn in as a
state senator, the reality of the
impending budget deficit and
crumbling transportation infra-
structure makes today more of
a work day than a celebration,”
Blake said. “I look forward to the
many challenges that lie ahead
over the next four years and will
work to increase opportunities
Scholarship Program, which
provides college scholarship
assistance to students living in
Pennsylvania American Water’s
service areas.
The program is designed to
support outstanding students
who are planning studies in
specific fields that are crucial to
the water and wastewater in-
dustry, from engineering to en-
vironmental science.
“Maintaining safe water is
vital to public health and the
health of the environment,” Yu-
dichak said. “I applaud Penn-
sylvania American Water for
their desire to assist students
who focus on this important ef-
fort when choosing their career
and improve the quality of life
for all residents in my district.”
Before being elected to the
state Senate, Blake served as
Executive Deputy Secretary for
the state Department of Com-
munity and Economic Develop-
ment, managing a $1 billion
budget and a staff of 350 work-
ers.
Blake’s Scranton district of-
fice is currently located in the day through Friday. The Scran- Constituents can also reach
Mezzanine at 409 Lackawanna ton office can be reached at Sen. Blake by e-mail at senator-
Ave Suite 1, and will be open 570-207-2881 or toll-free at 1- blake@pasenate.com.
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- 877-346-5721.
paths.” ice territory.) service territory. Applications
The company will award ten Students must plan to attend can also be downloaded from
$2,000 scholarships to students a two- or four-year college or the company’s Web site at
throughout Pennsylvania. Ap- technical school. www.pennsylvaniaamwater.co
plicants must meet the following Students must plan to study m and must be postmarked by
criteria and will be selected environmental science, environ- February 11, 2011.
through an application process: mental engineering, biology or Winners will be selected by a
Students must currently live chemistry. panel of judges and will receive
in one of Pennsylvania Ameri- The company recently mailed their awards in May. Family
can Water’s service areas. (Stu- scholarship brochures and ap- members of Pennsylvania
dents may attend college plications to high school guid- American Water employees are
outside of the company’s serv- ance counselors throughout its not eligible.
S&T Coombe of Blakeslee has advertised
with the Journal since 1991.
Here’s what owner Cindy Coombe has to
say about this long relationship.
The grill blowout
In this tough economy, the
advertising we did this year
Journal has found creative
in the Journal helped us
ways to stretch our
sell out a line we
advertising budget…
were discontinuing.
Allen Bryfogle, long-time
salesperson for S&T Coombe, In 2009, Michael Coombe was named manager.
providing friendly answers. He now helps his mother Cindy run the business.

Joann Steinfels
Joann M. Steinfels, 71, of
Pocono Lake, died on Friday,
January 7, 2011. She was the
wife of Ronald Steinfels.
Born in Angeola, Italy, she
was the daughter of the late
Raffaele and Jennie (Amen-
dola) Staiano. Joann worked in
the garment industry as a
seamstress for many years
until her retirement.
She is survived by two
daughters, Joyce Sole and
husband Vincent of Cresco
and Joann Yakscoe and hus-
band Frank of Long Pond; a
brother, Enrico Staiano of
Pocono Lake; two sisters, Con-
nie Terlizzi of Long Pond and
Antoinette Bascotti of Union;
seven grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and sev-
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is predeceased by a sister,
Marie Lelino.
There will be a viewing on
Sunday, January 16, from 2 to
5 p.m. at the Bolock Funeral
Home, corner of Routes 940 &
390 in Cresco. Fr. Joseph
Kopacz will celebrate a Mass
of Christian Burial on Monday,
January 17 at 10 a.m. at St.
Mary of the Mount Catholic
Church, 27 Fairview Ave,
Mount Pocono.
Frank Bauer
Frank C. Bauer, 83, of
Pocono Lake, died Thursday,
January 6, 2011 at home.
Born in Totowa, New Jersey,
he was the son of Frank R. and
Martha (Joeckle) Bauer. Be-
fore his retirement in 1982,
Frank was a maintenance su-
pervisor for the United States
Postal Service in New York
City and a member of the Mail
Handlers Union.
Frank served on the Board of
the Arrowhead Lake Commu-
nity Association. He was a Cor-
poral in the Army Air Force who
The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of January 14, 2011–PAGE 5
sister, May Bauer Wolff.
The Bolock Funeral Home,
corner of Routes 940 & 390 in
Cresco, was in charge of
arrangements. The Reverend
Dr. Thomas Richards con-
ducted a funeral service Janu-
ary 11 at the funeral home.
Interment followed at Pocono
Lake Cemetery in Pocono
Lake.
Henry Graebner
Henry H. Graebner of
Coburg Village, 90, formerly of
Tobyhanna and Stuart, Florida,
passed away Thursday, Janu-
ary 6, 2011, at the VA Hospital
in Albany, New York.
Henry is the husband of
Anita (Deringer) Graebner,
having just celebrated their
68th anniversary. He is the fa-
ther of Linda Schoeps, Phyllis
Brundige and Joyce Gerlach.
Survivors also include six
grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Henry was a retired U.S.
Army Major, having served in
Europe during World War II.
Henry worked for J.M. Huber in
ager moving raw materials
around the globe. Upon
Huberʼs relocation to New Jer-
sey, they moved to Scotch
Plains, New Jersey, in 1970. At
retirement, they moved to To-
byhanna and later spent their
winters at Sandpebble in Stu-
art, Florida.
Burial with military honors
was at the Gerald B.H.
Solomon Saratoga National
Cemetery, Duell Road,
Schuylerville, New York.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made in Henryʼs name
to the Albany VA Hospital, 113
Holland Ave, Albany, NY
12208, Attention Voluntary
Services.
Heriberto Lopez
Heriberto Lopez, 65, of Toby-
hanna, formerly of Dover, New
Jersey, died on Wednesday,
January 5, 2011 at Pocono
Medical Center, East Strouds-
burg. He was the husband of
Clara (Ceballos) Lopez.
Heriberto was employed as
a printing press technician for
many years.
Heriberto Lopez, and his wife,
Yolanda, of Tobyhanna; and
two daughters, Clarissa Castro
and her husband, Jose, also of
Tobyhanna, and Eileen Lopez
and her husband, James
Riera, of Dover, New Jersey;
six grandchildren; and several
brothers and sisters.
Burial was in the Strouds-
burg Cemetery Stroudsburg.
Mae Kile
Mae H. Kile, 64, of Toby-
hanna, died Wednesday, Jan-
uary 5, 2011, at the VNA
Hospice House, Smithfield
Township.
Born March 11, 1946 in
Brooklyn, New York, she was
the daughter of the late William
and Edna (Williams) Kile. She
was a resident of Tobyhanna
for the past 20 years and prior
to that of Queens, New York.
Mae attended the Pocono
Community Church.
She is survived by her sister,
Edna Breuer of Tobyhanna; a
niece, a great-niece, and
great-nephews.
She was predeceased by a
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MS Walk at Pocono Raceway this April
On Sunday, April 17, walkers long, and it starts and ends tact Judi Simmons at
and supporters throughout the with music and lots of great 1.800.883.WALK or
Poconos will fight MS together food. Come join us in this great Judi.Simmons@pae.nmss.org.
with food, fun and music at the way to fight MS! The initial meeting will take
Pocono Raceway this year. Help make a difference at place on January 19, at 6 p.m.
Registration will take place at the MS walk site and help cre- at the Western Pocono Library,
the NASCAR pavilion in the in- ate a great event. To join the Brodheadsville.
field of the track, and the walk planning team, please con-
will take place on the infield
roads. A Corvette race will take
place throughout the day on
the actual track. The walk is
approximately three miles
CWUMC to
meet in
Stroudsburg
Church Women United of
Monroe County will hold a
business meeting on Friday,
January 28, at 1:30 p.m., at
St. Johnʼs Lutheran Church, 9 Walmart Distribution Center 6080 in Tobyhanna helped make
N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg the holidays special for a needy family assisted by the Head
(use back entrance). The Start program and United Way of Monroe County. Walmart
group was organized in 1959 donated an artificial Christmas tree to the family in response
as an ecumenical movement to a request by the United Way. Pictured from left are Chris
to bring Protestant, Roman Grape-Garvey, community outreach director for United Way
Catholic, Orthodox and other of Monroe County; Bill Gardner, Walmart DC 6080 quality as-
Christian women together. surance manager; Tina Johnson, a Head Start teacher in
For more information, call Coolbaugh Township; and Tracy Crosier, quality assurance
629-0649. operations manger at Walmart.
PAGE 6–The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of January 14, 2011

Dr. Andrew Church: Animals adore him, people trust him

by Jeanine Hofbauer
Since opening its doors three
years ago on Route 940, the
Blakeslee Animal Clinic has es-
tablished itself as a valued con-
tributor to the community thanks
to Dr. Andrew Church and his
friendly staff of eight. Church
proclaims, “I have phenomenal
people working for me.”
The clinic provides general
care and checkups for pets but
refers emergency care to
Churchʼs trusted colleagues at
Valley Central in Whitehall,
Pennsylvania. He limits orthope-
dic surgery to laser operations
on small dogʼs knees.
Dr. Church is well known
throughout the area as not only
a comrade to the animal world
but also to their human cohabi-
tants. The vetʼs infectious jovial
personality resonates through-
out the office as you enter, eas-
ing tensions of pets and owners
alike.
Graduating from the School of
Veterinary Medicine at the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania at the
age of 40 proved to be an asset
for Church. His age helped him
utilize patience in earning the
V.M.D. status obtained through
the esteemed institution.
Pocono Mountain Regional
Police K9 Niko, along with re-
tired K9 Kane, receives free vet-
erinary services from Dr.
Church. PMRPD Chief Harry
Lewis comments, “We donʼt ex-
pect this type of kindness or
service but the department does
appreciate the donated services
of Dr. Church.” The vet consid-
ers his assistance a simple ex-
tension of his appreciation for
the service the dogs provide the
community in which he resides.
Dr. Church states, “I do this for
what this dog does.”
Conscious of the current econ-
omy affecting pet lovers,
Churchʼs focus remains on his
four-legged patients. “I donʼt do
favors in return for favors,” says
Church of his in-kind services to-
taling approximately $225,000 in
2010. He describes a recent inci-
dent Christmas weekend when a
family brought their ailing dog in.
pAfter examining the animal
Church diagnosed it was suffer-
ing from Pyometra, a serious in-
fection requiring urgent surgical
care worth $2,500. The dis-
traught mother, who had suf-
fered a recent injury and
financial hardship herself, could
not afford the procedure. Church
describes looking at the visibly
upset daughter. Aware of the
need to sustain his own staff, he
asked the mother, “How much
money do you have that will not
take away from your Christmas
dinner?” Unsure of the reason
the mother offered $140. Church

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approach the vet or his staff for
help in placing their pet they are
unable to care for, they are met
with a non-judgmental hand as
an animalʼs welfare remains his
first priority. Dr. Church reaches
out to contacts at local rescue
organizations and abroad such
as Camp Papillon Pet Adoption
& Rescue, the Pocono Humane
Society and the Philadelphia
SPCA. Gerri Papillon states, “As
a rescue, heʼs helped us a lot.”
Church also assists with spay
and neuter services as an ani-
mal enters adoption/rescue fos-
ter care.
Dogs and cats are but a few of
the species the Blakeslee Ani-
mal Clinic has helped. Rats, rac-
coons and de-scented skunks
join lizards, iguanas and even pi-
geons as patients of his clinic.
Church proudly describes his
status as, “The New York Rat
Vet.” In previous years the vet
had assisted with animals such
as tigers and lemurs at a nearby
zoo, but has since relinquished
those services focusing on solid-
ifying his presence in the com-
munity as a source for healing
the family pet.
LWV slates
January meeting
The League of Women Voters
of Monroe County will meet at 5

Submarine Veterans to meet p.m. on Wednesday, January 26

in the Community Room,
Hughes Eastern Monroe Library,
The U.S. Submarine Veterans, Pocono Base, will meet Wednes- Route 611, Stroudsburg. The
day, January 19 at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Fischer American Legion, League is a nonpartisan organi-
Post 413, Old Route 940, in Pocono Pines. zation helping to promote politi-
They meet regularly on the third Wednesday of each month. cal responsibility through
They are a part of the national organization, U.S. Submarine Vet- informed programs. New mem-
erans, Inc. Submarine veterans from all eras are encouraged to bers are welcome. Call 646-
apply for membership. For additional information and directions, 2865 for more information.
visit poconosubvets.org , or call 629-2742.

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Red Hawk Singers Howetown Ice Harvest is February 5
appear at local gallery
Silver Arrow Gallery in Tan-
nersville will host a reunion of
The Red Hawk Singers on Jan-
uary 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. The
Red Hawk Singers are a tradi-
tional Native American Indian
Drum group. After 10 years in
retirement the Native commu-
nity of the northeast has re-
quested that the group get back
together.
During their time together this
well known drum group per-
formed across the USA, in Eu-
rope and for the Pope. The
drum has recorded 11 CDs,
some of which are available at
the Silver Arrow Gallery. Four
generations of singers will meet
Located on Route 940, 5 miles West of Blakeslee
OPEN: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sun. 4-9 p.m.
Sat. 4-10 p.m.
Wed. CLOSED
K
A
E
T
S
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
12 oz. House Cut NY Strip.
$16.99
Week of January 14, 2011
Come join us at the Howetown Farm Show admission charge for this event and parking is
grounds in Sterling on Saturday, February 5 for free – just come and enjoy a day reliving the
an old fashioned ice harvest. See how our an- past. Light refreshments will be available.
cestors cut and preserved ice in the winter for Remember, this is an all-outdoor event, so
use during the hot summer months. Ice blocks please wear sturdy boots and dress warmly. In
are cut by hand from the pond and then taken case of inclement weather, please call 503-0501
by sled to the ice house with a team of horses. for more info.
The ice will be packed tightly in sawdust or straw The Howetown Farm Show Grounds are lo-
and will last long into the summer. cated on Route 196 in Sterling, adjacent to Gas
The ice cutting will begin around 10 a.m. and Hollow Road.
at the gallery to play and dis- continue until the ice house is full. There is no
cuss the possibility of returning
to the pow wow circuit.
The demonstration program
is free and open to the public.
The Evolution and Decline of the
Members of the drum will be
available to answer questions
Steam Locomotive theme for film night
about Native music and culture. The National Canal Museum 28, in the auditorium of Two Admission to this event is $5
For further information call 619- will hold its annual Railroad Rivers Landing, 30 Centre for museum members and $7
0461. Film Night on Friday, January Square, Easton. for the general public. Doors
Mitch Dakelmann, film histo- open at 7 p.m. and the film will
High Elevations Specials rian and curator for the National be shown at 7:30 (approxi-
RR Historical Society, will be mately three hours long). Seat-
FROM OUR BAR the host. Films will focus on the ing is limited to 125 persons on
12 oz. Black & Tan Draft - $1.75 birth and early development of a first-come first-served basis.
SOUP DU JOUR steam locomotives and their tri- Two Rivers Landing is lo-
Chili - $2.50 Cup $3.50 Bowl umph during the early years of cated ½ mile south of U.S.
APPETIZER the 20th Century. His presenta- Route 22 or 1½ miles north of I-
Sausage Cheese Puffs tion will illustrate why steam lo- 78 in downtown Easton. Enter
$4.95 comotives were so rapidly the building at the Pine Street
ENTREES replaced by diesels after World (rear) entrance. Parking is
Kids Fried Mac & Cheese with Fries - $3.95 War II. Mitch’s films will docu- available on the street or in the
Pork Stir Fry ment attempts during the parking garage (fee $5) across
Pork Tenderloin cubed and sauteed in sesame oil finished
1990s to create new classes of from the building. For further
in soy teriyaki sauce served over rice pilaf.
$14.95
modern steam locomotives. Un- information, call the National
Blackened Red Snapper
fortunately, all these efforts Canal Museum at 610-559-
failed. 6613.
Cajun spiced snapper blackened
served with a daily vegetable and your choice of a side. Knights of Columbus
$14.95
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes
Our own made crab cakes are accompanied with
DINNER DANCE
Old Bay fries and a side of house coleslaw.
$16.95
DESSERT
Saturday, February 12 • 6-11 p.m.
Christ the King Family Center
Route 940, Blakeslee
Banana Cream Pie $2.25
Adults - $20 • Children under 12 - $15
All Major Credit Cards Won’t you join us for an evening of Good Food, Music and Fun while
RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 443-8899 helping those in need! Limited seating. Please pre purchase all tickets
or call for your reservation today! Frank Manole at 570-722-2458.
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chose as my side dish was a so we split a slice of very good

Dining Out good accompaniment with just a

The Village
Squire
Route 115, just south of
Blakeslee Corners
by Seth Isenberg
A meal out after a busy day
was just the thing to cap a nice
weekend. It was after 7 when we
rolled in to the Village Squire
restaurant's parking lot off of
Route 115 in Blakeslee. Our tim-
ing was excellent, in that the table
nearest the gas fireplace was
open. Ruth promptly took a seat
closest to the heat, while I chose
one facing the road, and then de-
cided it was warmer on the other
side of the table and moved
there.
Having checked out the spe-
cials blackboard, we had an idea
of what we wanted for dinner, but
listened to our server, just in case
she had something extra to add.
It was Prime Rib special night,
and I selected the 12 oz. English
Cut for $12.95. Ruth also chose
a special, cheese-stuffed rigatoni
with a sauce of sundried toma-
toes, feta cheese and spinach,
$15.95. Both entrées came with a
choice of soup or salad; each of
us chose salad.
But first, we ordered an appe-
tizer of steamed mussels in a
basil, garlic, white wine sauce,
$6.95. Seven plump, juicy mus-
sels were served in their shells,
swimming in a bowl of pale green
sauce. We needed extra of the
warm crispy whole wheat rolls
just to sop up the broth.
Ruth was sipping a glass of
Merlot, $6.50, while I contented
myself with a refillable Diet Pepsi
with a slice of lemon, $2.95.
Our entrées were attractively
served—and large. The prime rib
was a perfect medium, as or-
dered. It was a thick cut, juicy and
flavorful. The baked potato I
bit of the sour cream served on
the side. Mixed vegetables were
perfectly steamed, still crisp and
very flavorful.
Ruth's plate was crowded with
flat, hollow pasta. Inside each
tube was a ricotta filling, smooth
and creamy. On top was a won-
derful combination of sweet sun-
dried tomatoes, rich garlic and
slightly salty feta. The patches of
dark green spinach dressed up
the plate and provided a pleasing
contrast to the rich sauce.
Though the dish was filling, she
ate all of it, except for a few tastes
for me.
We weren't planning on
dessert. But our server brought a
tray filled with appealing choices,
caramel-apple cheesecake,
$4.25. Ruth enjoyed a cup of cof-
fee as well, and we sat and re-
laxed, and studied some of the
bits of local history displayed
throughout the room.
Others were enjoying as well.
One family of skiers was finishing
dinner. Another group arrived
straight from the slopes to enjoy
the hospitality of the friendly bar
in the Charles Dickens Pub. It
was a beautiful cold snowy night
in the Poconos, and we were all
in just the right spot to enjoy it.
The Village Squire is closed on
Mondays. Credit cards are ac-
cepted, and there's plenty of free
parking.
Phone: 646-3446
www.villagesquirerestaurant.com

Current Cinema by Pete Chapla

The Year’s Best Films from 1960
For a change of pace from
those lists touting 2010ʼs best
films, letʼs look back – 50 years to
be exact. Hollywoodʼs “golden
age” was nearing its end, thirty-
year screen veteran John Wayne
finally tackled his dream project,
and a young director named
Stanley Kubrick got the opportu-
nity to do a big-budget film. Here
are the 10 best from 1960, listed
alphabetically:
The Alamo – John Wayne di-
rected and starred as Davy
Crockett, with Laurence Harvey
as Colonel Travis and Richard
Widmark as Jim Bowie. Big in
scope, furious in its action se-
quences, and patriotic as all get
out.
The Apartment – Billy Wilder
directed this “Best Picture” Acad-
emy Award winner about an am-
bitious insurance clerk (Jack
Lemmon) who loans his apart-
ment to married company higher-
ups for clandestine meetings.
Shirley MacLaine and Fred Mac-
Murray co-star.
Elmer Gantry – Burt Lancaster
was at his charismatic best as a
charlatan preacher. Richard
Brooksʼ film was admired for its
frankness in dealing with
hypocrisy in religion. Academy
Awards for “Best Actor” (Lan-
caster) “Best Adapted Screen-
play” (Brooks) and “Best
Supporting Actress” (Shirley
Jones).
The Entertainer – A complete
change of pace for Laurence
Olivier, who received a “Best
Actor” nomination for playing has-
been vaudevillian Archie Rice. Di-
rected by Tony Richardson who,
in three years, would win an
Oscar for Tom Jones.
Inherit the Wind – Acting tour
de forces from Spencer Tracy
and Frederic March, who play op-
posing counsel in this dramatiza-
tion of the Scopes “Monkey Trial.”
Stanley Kramer, known for so-
cially-conscious films, made two Spartacus – Stanley Kubrickʼs The Time Machine – A superb
this year; the other was Judg- work in Paths of Glory convinced adaptation of H.G. Wellsʼ science
ment at Nuremberg. Kirk Douglas, in the title role as a fiction novel. George Pal won an
The Magnificent Seven – Op- slave who led a rebellion against Oscar for his amazing special ef-
eratic in its staging and blatantly the Roman Empire, to give the fects, and Rod Taylor and Yvette
contemporary in dialogue, John promising young director a Mimieux starred. Like The Alamo,
Sturgesʼ remake of The Seven chance at an epic. Kubrick not The Time Machine was remade
Samurai nonetheless boasted only encouraged excellent per- decades later.
great action sequences, a great formances - Peter Ustinov won a The Virgin Spring – A stirring med-
score by Elmer Bernstein and a “Best Supporting Actor” Oscar – itation on sin and the consequences
dream cast headed by Yul Bryn- but handled the difficult crowd of revenge, directed by the great Ing-
ner and Steve McQueen. scenes exceptionally well. mar Bergman and starring Max von
Psycho – Possibly the most Sydow. The winner of the Academy
viewed film of 1960 in the half Award for “Best Foreign Film.”
century since its release, and still
one of the most suspenseful
movies ever made, Psycho More weight loss classes opened
added to Alfred Hitchcockʼs repu-
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Anthony Perkins and Vera Miles filled rapidly. A second class is now being formed, which will begin on
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Poconos in the Game by Seth Isenberg

Governor Ed Rendell is con-
cerned about his legacy being
that he was the gambling gov-
ernor, responsible for shep-
herding in the era of slots and
now full casino gambling into
our state. Apparently, he is a bit
touchy on the subject, given his
reaction on national TV to ques-
tions about the negatives of the
industry, versus the positives.
Our area for the most part
has enjoyed the positives,
though it’s a concern that
Mount Airy Casino Resort con-
tinues to lag most other state
casinos in their take. The Para-
dise Township facility recently
cut back the number of slots
machines, and asked the Gam-
ing Commission to allow them
to cut back a few dozen more.
The machines were less played
or in areas where Mount Airy
could use a bit more room (the
floor was rearranged to accom-
modate table games).
Plans are proceeding for ex-
tion to people in need. King is the daughter of Van and Linda
King. Zeta Psi is a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor
Society. The team accepts a check from leaders of Zeta Psi.
pansions at area casinos. Both Left to right are Jasmine King, Maria Grandinetti, Mary Kate
the Sands in Bethlehem and Brady, Jeanne Wood, Kristin Parachin, Mary Ann Merrigan,
Mohegan Sun near Wilkes- Wanda Ruppert, and Lori Drozdis.
Barre are moving on getting ho-
tels on site. The Mohegan Sun
is also planning a big entertain-
ment space for concerts,
comics and more.
Ocean Downs in Maryland
opened its slots parlor to the
public this month. It will add an-
other entertainment option to
Ocean City beach goers. The
Hard Rock Casino Hotel was
given its first approvals to build-
ing in the vacant lots south of
the Atlantic City Hilton.
New Jersey is also in the
process of an attempted priva-
tizing of its state-owned horse
racing facilities. This might have
an impact on gamblers now
traveling to the Sands or Mount
Airy. We will watch this closely.
No decision yet on the last re-
sort license for PA… politics…
Good gaming to all!
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sit down for a while, and so went missed were the Honey Produc-
Seth’s Sightings by Seth Isenberg to the large arena to enjoy the ers, the Vegetable Growers and

BLOCK
rodeo, only to find it full up. Even- the Mushroom Growers.
tually some of the seats opened The 2011 Farm Show closes
Two little snowstorms made for one end of the show to the other, up, and we were able to sit down this Saturday. Admission is free;

AUTO
some challenging driving Friday viewing cattle being prepared for and enjoy the show. Once that parking is $10.
and Saturday. In both cases, treat- show, and 4-Hers in line to have wrapped up, we grabbed a couple It was earlier than our norm
ment and traffic made roads safe. their goats judged, with the line more things to eat, of course a when we started our ride home,
On Friday, it took until about noon, behind them being the firs group
and it took until mid-morning on for sheep judging. There were a lot
milk shake from the PA Dairymen,
and a baked sweet potato from the
which was a good thing, because
it started to snow, and we needed 570-894-3494
Sunday, except where wind was of nervous kids. Potato Producers. Ruth also to take our time, because it even-
blowing snow. There were piles of We witnessed an official talking bought some maple candy from tually began to accumulate. The Oil Change – $19.95
blown snow all around where we to groups of the kids, getting them the PA Maple group. We got cider dogs had been in White Haven, We Do PA State Inspections
drove on Sunday afternoon. As of ready, telling them to smile, and to to take home from the Apple 179 Main Street, Tobyhanna
this writing, we may get a little work to keep their animals under
more snow on Tuesday into control (“Four hooves on the
Growers, and the only groups we Please turn to page 15
Wednesday—exciting, but thank ground”) and to have fun. Some of
goodness, no blizzard. them looked like they were having 1 2 3 1 2 3
Sunday, on our way to shop- fun.
ping, we sighted a line of ducks, We made our way over to where
4 5 6 7 1 4 5
making their deliberate way from a the Hershey cake judging was tak-
wide, warm creek to the back yard ing place. As we have learned, at
5 3 8 6 7 1
of a nearby house. I was able to the proper hour, judged cakes are
7 3 5 1 6 1 3 8 4
pull the truck over to watch, and shared with the audience. We
we learned the object of their de- were pleased to be able to sample 6 2 5 6
sire was a full feeder, likely con- three small slices—one of which
taining ducky delights. It certainly we really liked! 8 2 4 9 5 4 8 9 2
drew a crowd…of ducks, that is. From there was the butter sculp-
Also on our trip Sunday, we ture to admire, entries in competi- 9 8 1 4 9 8
passed a bed and breakfast tions are varied as
whose main distinguishing feature mini-landscapes, quilts, apples, 5 2 6 3 3 5 7
was the feature of four Border Col- canning, wine and the most won-
lies, outside in the yard. Three had derful apple pies (sadly only on 7 9 4 2 8 3
taken up positions guarding the display, no samples). There were © 2009 Hometown Content
© 2009 Hometown Content
Difficult
Medium
door back inside from the back- a few minutes to be spent watch-
yard, while the fourth had gone out ing the cooking competition; Ruth Unsteady Steps
on patrol, to check the perimeter got a small cookbook signed by ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
against intruders, perhaps. one of the contestants, the chef of 1. Headquartered 14 15 16
On Friday evening I had a trip to the Waterworks restaurant in 6. Lovers' skirmish
Lehighton to make, and chose to Philadelphia. We also were able to 10. One "36" of 36- 17 18 19
take the Turnpike, because it was sample the dish they were prepar- 24-36
14. Prefix with 20 21 22
faster. I didnʼt know how much it ing, wagon wheel pasta with wild
would cost, just that the prices had mushroom sauce (it was mush- physicist 23 24 25 26
15. Dinghy propellers
gone up, so I figured Iʼd look at the room day). On our way, we passed
16. 440-yard-long 27 28 29
toll ticket. However, this was when a beautiful display of mushrooms, path, perhaps
the tickets without price informa- including a contest where mush- 17. Lloyd Price #1 hit 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
tion. I learned it would cost $1.85 rooms were used to create a of 1959 39 40 41 42
when I got off. It used to cost 75¢ scene—worth seeing, very clever. 19. Turkey's monetary
not so long ago. Cutting back, we went through unit 43 44 45 46
Saturday was devoted to our at- the poultry room just after they had 20. Peppermint Patty,
to Marcie 47 48 49 50
tending the PA Farm Show in Har- judged the best in show. There
risburg. I had gassed up in were all kinds of chickens, some 21. Billionaire Bill 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
22. What "i.e." stands
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made a beeline to the food court. number of types of turkey on dis- 25. Part of a ship 63 64 65
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for Ruth, while I selected a nice cock-a-doodle-doo followed up by 27. Atlas enlargement 69 70 71
bowl of turkey chili from the PA a quack-quack-quack. The ducks 29. Atom with a
charge American Profile Hometown Content 1/9/2011
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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.
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
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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
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Asking $129,000
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One change is fixed free during the first four weeks.
Further changes cost $20 each.
Call Seth at
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for more details
The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Week of January 14, 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
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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Police Beat
Pocono Mountain Regional
Police had a one-man crime
spree in Emerald Lakes and
Tunkhannock Trails between 1-
4 and 6, starting with a stolen
pickup truck on 1-4, then a
crash of that truck on Long
Pond Rd. about 2 p.m. on 1-5
where the driver fled. About 40
minutes later, there was an
alarm activation at a nearby
home. Police found no entry
was made, but also found an-
other home had just been bur-
glarized on Long Pond Rd. The
homeowner told police that he
was missing three firearms. Po-
lice thought the thief could still
be inside that home, and re-
sponded with the SWAT team
and K9 units, but no one was
found.
On 1-6, police responded to
another attempted burglary at
6:18 a.m. at a home in the 1200
block of Hellers Lane (Tunkhan-
nock Trails). The homeowner
was awakened by her dog bark-
ing, and found her front door
open. When she went to close
the door, she saw a man on her
porch. When meeting with po-
lice, she gave a description that
matched the suspect in the
stolen vehicle crash.
On 1-7, PMRPD investigators
linked the above crimes to an
by Seth Isenberg
attempted murder that hap-
pened early on 1-5 in Tunkhan-
nock Trails where a woman was
attacked as she slept in her car.
The attacker broke the window
of the vehicle with a maul, then
struck the woman with it, pulled
her from the vehicle ripping her
clothes, and drove off in the ve-
hicle. PMRPD reports that a
fake bomb was left at the scene
of the crime, causing the Bomb
Squad to be called out (This re-
porter was told that the box had
wires and electronics, but no
explosive). Police were able to
identify the suspect as Jacob
Thompson, 30, of Long Pond.
Thompson was caught on 1-6
after running from police as
they were investigating an
arson fire at an Emerald Blvd.,
Emerald Lakes home. Thomp-
son will be arraigned on at-
tempted murder, robbery, auto
theft, burglary, arson and more.
He is currently locked up in the
Monroe County jail.
NJ State Police told PMRPD
that there was a NJ fugitive at a
Knob Rd., Mt. Pocono home
and police went to the address
and arrested the 51 y.o. man
without incident. He is in the
county jail to await extradition.
PA State Police-Lehighton
aided in the search for a 14 y.o.
up, and its 55 y.o. driver outside,
unhurt. In talking with the man,
police determined he was DUI.
girl who stormed out of a Kres- PSP-L stopped a Jeep for
geville home after an argument moving violations on Route 903
9:30 p.m. 1-6. in Penn Forest Twp. and found
PA State Police-Fern Ridge its 30 y.o. driver DUI, and with
aided in the search for a run- drug paraphernalia, 8:37 p.m.
away 17 y.o. girl from Jackson 1-5.
Twp. 2:42 a.m. 1-9. PSP-F broke up an underage
The Pocono Plateau is not drinking party at a home on Lin-
high enough for some den Ct. in Jackson Twp. Eleven
PSP-L stopped a 42 y.o. Jim 18 to 20 year-olds from
Thorpe area man for DUI on Philadelphia were at the party
Route 903 near Church Rd. in at 12:25 a.m. 1-6.
Penn Forest Twp. 8:30 p.m. 12- PSP-L stopped a vehicle driv-
28. ing on Kunkletown Rd. due to
PMRPD stopped a car on an expired registration 5:30
Long Pond Rd. at 2 a.m. on 12- p.m. 1-6. Police found that the li-
29 after seeing it make numer- cense plate was counterfeit, as
ous traffic violations – indicating was the registration card and
driving while impaired. Police inspection... and that the 44 y.o.
found a car full of teenagers Saylorsburg driver was driving
from the Saylorsburg area, and with a suspended license. He
all had been drinking. Three of was arrested for DUI, and faces
them will be charged with un- a variety of other charges.
derage drinking. PMRPD saw a vehicle
PSP-L stopped to check on a speeding north along Route
car parked beside Gower Rd., 611 north of Mt. Pocono at
running, and found a 47 y.o. 12:41 a.m. on 1-10. After pulling
man unconscious, slumped out to follow, police saw the car
over the steering wheel. He was swerve over the centerlines and
taken to PMC for tests including also over the fog line. The car
a BAC (he was drunk - DUI then nearly rear-ended another
charges will filed depending on vehicle stopped to make a left
test results) 12:30 p.m. 1-4. turn – and a traffic stop was
PSP-L was sent to a one-ve- made. In speaking with the 30
hicle crash off Kunkletown Rd. y.o. driver, a Tannersville man,
at 5:30 p.m. 1-4. Police found a there was an odor of alcoholic
Dodge pickup truck rubber side beverage. He was given and
failed field sobriety tests, and
asked to do filed sobriety tests,
and failed enough of them for
her to be arrested on suspicion
of DUI. She was also found to
have a warrant out for her in
Northampton County, for DUI.
She was taken to PMC for a
blood draw (tests came back
later to support DUI charges).
From there, she was taken to
the Monroe County jail to await
extradition to Northampton
County on those charges.
Keeping the rubber side
down... or not
Another snowstorm brought
another bunch of snow-related
accidents. A variety of drivers
slid off Interstate 80, driving too
fast for conditions. There were
a few rollovers and there were
some injuries, none serious
PSP-F investigated a crash
where a 22 y.o. Effort driver
drove off Route 115 near Weir
Lake Rd. and into and through
10 sections of split rail fence.
He then tried to drive his dam-
aged ‘99 Nissan away, but it
only could be driven another
mile before it quit. His two pas-
sengers at this point walked
away, leaving the driver to face
police, 1-4 8 a.m. Charges in-
clude failure to keep on the
road and hit and run. .
A 17 y.o. driver turned his car
into the path of an oncoming
vehicle when trying to turn into
a parking lot off Route 209 in
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struck a car that was passing
though the intersection at the
time (9:35 a.m. 1-5). She hurt
the driver of that car, and he
was taken to the hospital. She
is charged with the accident,
PSP-L.
A 68 y.o. Pocono Pines man
was driving south on Route 423
about 6 p.m. On 1-5 when his
car went off the road into some
boulders, beginning a series of
4 to 6 rollovers. PMRPD arrived
to find the car laying on its side
at the bottom of an embank-
ment. He was trapped, but
freed by police and PMR EMS.
He needed a life flight to CMC.
His condition was later reported
as stable.
PSP-F investigated a crash
off Old Stage Rd. in Penn For-
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3:40 p.m. 1-6. No injuries re-
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Stealin’
PSP-L reports a burglary at a
Route 534, Kresgeville home. A
Scavello, Peifer and Brown to
.22 cal. pistol and some cos-
tume jewelry were stolen, 12-
29.
return COLA pay increase
PMRPD was at Bill’s Reps. Mario Scavello and lawmakers or any state leaders formed they would not receive
ShopRite twice on 1-6, arrest- Mike Peifer, along with newly to be taking a pay increase,” a COLA for the second year in
ing a 27 y.o. Tobyhanna woman elected Rosemary Brown, will Scavello said. “People across a row.
at 4 p.m. and an hour later a 24 return the 1.7 percent auto- the state are struggling. Right “The bottom line is that many
y.o. Tobyhanna man. The man matic cost-of-living adjustment here at home, Monroe County Pennsylvania families, as well
fled from the ShopRite but was granted to lawmakers and other is laying off workers and no one as the state budget, are in dire
identified and arrested at his state officials. is getting raises of any sort. fiscal straights. The last thing
home. “Clearly, this is no time for Senior citizens were recently in- we should be doing is taking
more money for ourselves.”
Sightings… leaves me with the Patriots to
cheer for.
Coming back in the other direction
a couple of hours later, the gas Scavello, Peifer and Brown
In our ride through the snow, I gauge hovering at E, I thought why said they plan to return the 1.7
Continued from page 10 had the radio on in order to keep not. Our dark green truck was ba-
percent in additional pay to the
and we arrived there just as the me alert, and remember listening to sically a shade of white from the
snows tapered off. Funny timing. AM stations in Chicago and Hart- road salt. We filled up at a cost of state in the form of a monthly
We tuned in to the Jets-Colts ford, and then Boston, where WBZ $3.11.9, less 20¢ per gallon, and check.
football game long enough to hear was broadcasting the Kim Ko- promptly spent it back on the car-
the Jets win. Their game next mando Show, providing tech news wash—a much needed carwash.
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Out in the Open by Alex Zidock
Cardinals
Pretty red male Northern
Cardinals probably catch the
eye of more folks whose back-
yards have winter bird feeders
than any other bird. Even
though they donʼt migrate and
are in our area all year long,
thereʼs just something special
about seeing cardinals in win-
ter against a new fallen snow.
Only the male is bright red.
The female is brownish-gray
Cross Country Skiing at Bear Creek
If you are a member of North
Branch Land Trust, you are in
for a treat. On Sunday, Febru-
ary 20, NBLT members can
join Paul Lumia, Executive Di-
rector of North Branch Land
Trust, for a cross country ski-
ing outing on a conserved
property in Bear Creek Village.
This activity will take place
from 1 to 3 p.m. If there is in-
adequate snow cover, partici-
pants will go for a hike.
Bear Creek Village is unique
in that it has a forest ecosys-
tem similar to the boreal
forests of Canada. The Land
Trust has conserved several
properties in this community
and one has been selected for
this activity.
Please meet at the Bear
Creek Village Post Office park-
ing lot at 1 p.m. From Route
115, turn at the Bear Creek Vil-
lage Dam onto White Haven
Road and go one-tenth of a
mile. The Post Office is on the
left.
This activity is open only to
NBLT members and itʼs free. If
you are not a member, please
become one today by visiting
www.nblt.org.
Children must be accompa-
nied by an adult. Please call
with tinges of red, but both
have the tufted headdress. In
winter cardinals will be seen in
flocks but as soon as the
breeding season begins in
spring they will pair up and stay
together until their 3 –5 eggs
hatch.
A cardinalʼs nest is unique in
that the first or outer layer is
made of twigs that the female
crushes with her beak to make
them form a round, soft and pli-
696-5545 or register online at
www.nblt.org by February 15 to
reserve your spot. Registration
is required so that we can no-
tify you of any cancellation.
Participants must have their
own equipment. There are no
restroom facilities at the loca-
tion.
able base. The next inside
layer is usually softer
grapevine bark, then some
leaves and finally some soft
grasses. Itʼs common that car-
dinals use their nest only once.
Cardinals are unusual in that
both the male and the female
sing. In many species only the
male bird sings. Cardinals
have several songs they sing,
and if you listen closely in the
morning, they are usually the
first birds youʼll hear. The fe-
male has more and longer
tunes than the male.
I began putting more black
oil sunflower seeds in one of
my feeders and it seemed to
Photo by Alex Zidock.
car mirror or even a shiny car
attract more cardinals. They, or truck bumper. Occasionally
and other bird species, now fly they will fly into a window
in and pick a sunflower seed “charging” their own reflection
and fly to a nearby branch and thinking itʼs an intruding cardi-
open and eat the seed. They nal. This action subsides when
do that routine all day long. At mating season is over and the
another feeder I have a seed baby birds leave the nest.
mixture. There the other birds Northern Cardinals are great
seem to perch on the feeder to have around your yard.
and pick and eat the smaller While they mostly eat seeds
seeds without leaving. and fruit they feed their young
Both male and female cardi- mostly insects. As I mentioned,
nals will defend their nesting black oil sunflower seeds seem
area against the intrusion of to be a favorite but they also
other cardinals. Itʼs not unusual eat a lot of beetles, crickets,
to see a cardinal fighting for flies, centipedes, spiders,
hours with his own reflection in moths and other insects when
a windowpane or pecking at a they are available.
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