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Paradise Township is looking for volunteers to serve on the following committees:

Park and Recreation Committee - The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board consists of five members. Each member of the board is appointed for a 5 year term of service. The board plans the community Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Party. We are looking for two Park and Recreation Committee members. The Park and Recreation Committee meets prior to each of its annual events. (5 year term)

The Pocono Area Recreation Commission (PARC) - The Pocono Area Recreation Commission (PARC) consists of two members from Paradise Township and Barrett Township plus one at large member appointed by Barrett and Paradise Townships for a total of five. PARC is responsible for the three parks owned and maintained by the two municipalities: Skywood Park, Seven Pines Park, and Ice Lake Natural Area. (3 year term)

Hi, my name is Barry and I am 3 years old.  I am good with kids and other cats. I’m shy but when you get to know me I’m a love bug, I am friendly and I spend most of my time napping

You can help by sharing Barry’s spotlight on your own social media page.

You can also help by making a donation to your local animal shelter or volunteering at a local animal shelter.

Age?  3 years old

Gender?   Male

Size?   Medium

Color?   Gray

Spayed/Neutered?    Neutered

House trained?   Yes

Where at?  Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society

Hypoallergenic? No

How long has the cat been there?  3 years

Photo: left to right: Favor Toby, Mowon Garlo and Ava Cisco. Not pictured is Isabella Rincon.

Four East Stroudsburg University students attended the “Workforce Exploration Program” through The Washington Center (TWC) in Washington, D.C., November 7-10. The program focused generally on career-connected skills for the future of work. The program gave college students from across the country a more in-depth understanding of the trends that are impacting on the workforce, how employers are responding to changes in where and how work happens and examining the skills for the future of work. Sessions were held on the topics of Individuals Working as Teams, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Project Management and AI, and Making and Presenting Data Driven Decisions.

When you walk into class on a Monday morning, it’s likely the projector is on and instructions are posted on a Smart Board. The teacher, at some point, will incorporate the use of the Chromebook into the lesson. The textbook has a digital version; homework is submitted online, and this cycle repeats for nearly every class.

Since technology was introduced to education, learning has changed dramatically. We scrapped chalkboards for whiteboards, ditched computer screens for touch screens, and so on. Technology can be a beneficial tool in the classroom, but the advancements bring unexpected consequences.

Required online district programs, state testing, and Google Classroom school work, is it too much technology? What school work is better done the traditional way? Is this new way of learning actually benefiting students? What is the future of traditional learning?

When should screens be used and what effect do they have? 

The Mountaineer is hosting a pie sale this week on Thursday and Friday outside the cafeteria during lunches.  Bring $2 for a mini or individual pie, lots of flavors available.