Hanukkah is a Jewish Festival that begins on Kislev (the third month of the civil year and the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year on the Hebrew calendar) 25, lasting eight consecutive days.
According to Britannica, the lighting of candles on each day of the festival “ reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates, in particular, the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem”
Though Hanukkah wasn’t mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures it has come to be celebrated across the world as one of the most popular Jewish holidays.
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Public Notice: 01/06/2025 [32a92de02ff2defd3d9514a4d8f71d54]
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given that LMSP, LLC (the “Company”), a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company, has voluntarily dissolved, and is in the process of winding up its affairs. Any person or entity having a present or contingent claim against the Company is requested to forward it, in writing, to the attention of William B. Cramer, Esq., Cramer, Swetz, McManus, Jordan & Saylor, P.C., 711 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, not more than 60 days after the date of publication of this Notice, stating the identity and contact information of the claimant, the substance of the claim, the basis for the same, the amount claimed to be due, and include copies of any documents in support of the same. A claim against the Company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within two (2) years after the date of publication of this Notice.
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Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Estate Notice Estate of Robert D. Stettler AKA Robert Donald Stettler Sr., late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above-named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within four month from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Forty-third Judicial District, a particular statement of claim duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the County where notice may be given to claimant. C/O Keith M. Stettler 495 Devil's Hole Road Cresco, PA 18326 AND Robert Stettler Jr. PO Box 402 Mt Pocono, PA 18344 Connie J. Merwine, Esquire 501 New Brodheadsville Blvd N. Brodheadsville, PA 18322 January 6, 13 2025 LSOM0216050
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Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider an application to construct an off-premises freestanding sign on the subject property, which is permitted by Special Exception in accordance with Section 215-86I of the Zoning Ordinance. Terrapin Bus Station LLC owns the subject property, which is located on Pocono Boulevard in Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County, in the Downtown Commercial (C-1) Zoning District. The subject property is further identified by Monroe County as Parcel ID No. 10.8.5.3 and Map No. 10635512957747.
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Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 LEGAL NOTICE The following are the regularly scheduled 2025 meeting dates of the Stroud Township Sewer Authority. All meetings are held at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 and begin at 7:00 PM. Any changes in the below dates, as well as any special meetings or work sessions, will be duly advertised as required by law. January 27 July 28 February 24 August 25 March 24 September 22 April 28 October 27 May 19 November 17 June 23 December 15 By order of Stroud Twp Sewer Authority P: January 6 & 9, 2024
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Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Saw Creek Estates Bid Notice PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Saw Creek Estates Community Association, Inc. Sealed bids for the following projects listed below will be received by the Secretary of the Board of Directors; Saw Creek Estates Community Association, Inc. at the Member Services Building, 5728 Decker Road, Bushkill, PA 18324, until 2:00 P.M. on February 11th, 2025. Projects Descriptions: â?¢ 2024/2025 Ford Super Duty F-350 XL 4WD Regular Cab â?¢ 2024/2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD Base (K8A) Bidders are required to examine specifications before submitting a bid. Each project is a separate bid. Questions concerning the above projects may be directed in writing only, by fax at 570-588-1887, or by email addressed to Bidinquiry@sawcreek.org. Saw Creek Estates Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or to select the bid, which in its judgment serves the best interest of the association.
Public Notice: 01/06/2025 [88e0a9c906cf22ae1fdf4dee893868a2]
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Barrett Township Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., at the Barrett Administrative and Recreation Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326. The purpose of the meeting is to elect its officers and to make and alter the rules and regulations to govern its procedures in accordance with Section 207 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (53 P.S. § 10207). Immediately after the organization meeting, the Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider any and all business of the Planning Commission. If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in the public meeting, please contact the Township at least one day in advance at 570-595-2602. WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Deborah L. Huffman, Esq.
Public Notice: 01/06/2025 [d482957f1790cc48c6fdd3d754be451c]
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Public Notice Pocono Area Recreation Commission The Pocono Area Recreation Commission 2025 meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6pm as follows: 1/23, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23; no meetings are scheduled for November and December. All meetings will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326. Margaret Mazza PARC Secretary
Public Notice: 01/06/2025 [e65229b3ee18e01cfd33c98c5897de3f]
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOANN BEVERLY OLSON, a/k/a JO ANN B. OLSON, a/k/a JOANN B. OLSON, late of STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, Pennsylvania, deceased. LETTERS of TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Gary S. Olson, Executor 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 NEWMAN WILLIAMS, P.C. By: David L. Horvath, Esq. 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Public Notice: 01/06/2025 [f6ec4fe18bc23bc253fdccf49d64901d]
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider the request for Variance relief from the sign regulations outlined in the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 215-87B(2)(b), 215-88J(1), 215-35I, 215-86E, 215-87E, 215-86B, 215-87A, 215-86D, 215-86F, 215-86G, and 215-86H. This relief is requested to allow for the construction of a wall sign and an off-premises freestanding sign. Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School owns the properties where the wall sign is proposed, which has an address of 4 Fork Street. Terrapin Bus Station LLC owns the property where the freestanding sign is proposed, which is located on Pocono Boulevard.
Public Notice: 01/06/2025 [fbce87eb6e714074bc04ddcc1f8b60b0]
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LOUIS A. ARPINO A/K/A LOUIS ARPINO, SR., late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within 12 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Court of Common Pleas, Orphans Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Laura Davis 2526 Chestnut Street Brodheadsville, PA 18322 or To: David A. Martino, Esq. 1854 Route 209, PO Box 420 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 December 23,30,January 6 2025 LSOM0211387