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Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elwood R Trumbauer, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters 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/her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Barry E Trumbauer, Executor 3 Ladyslipper Ct. Saylorsburg PA 18353 or To: William J Reaser, Jr, Esq. 111 N 7th Street Stroudsburg PA 18360 January 31,February 7,14 2025 LSOM0227309

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Borough of Stroudsburg Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services at Borough Facilities Advertisement for Bids NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Stroudsburg at their offices at 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA, until 5:00 pm, prevailing time on Friday, February 14th, 2025 for: Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services at Borough Facilities in the Borough of Stroudsburg Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Borough of Stroudsburg’s Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, 7:00 pm. Contract is for all Borough Facilities and public waste receptacles within the Borough. Contract is to commence April 1st, 2025. Contractor will provide own equipment and supplies.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF EAST STROUDSBURG COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE The Borough of East Stroudsburg Council has changed the start time for the Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Regular Council Meeting to 6:00 PM. The Meeting will be held in person at the East Stroudsburg Borough's Municipal Building at 24 Analomink Street, East Stroudsburg, PA and electronically via the Borough's Facebook Page. BY ORDER OF THE EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL BY: Kelly Lewis, Borough Manager January 31 2025 LSOM0231181

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 001656-CV-2024 ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff v. JAMES A. DEBREW Defendant(s) NOTICE TO: James A. Debrew NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Being Premises: 12020 MAPLEWOOD DR, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302 Being in TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, County of MONROE, Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, 09.18A.2.15 PIN 09731503023010 Improvements consist of residential property. Sold as the property of James A. Debrew, Jr. Your house (real estate) at 12020 MAPLEWOOD DR, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302 is scheduled to be sold at the Sheriff’s Sale on March 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM, at the DEBREW, JAMES, MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 610 MONROE ST, HEARING ROOM B, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360, to enforce the Court Judgment of $57,791.14 obtained by, ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 The Pocono Counties Workforce Board will meet on the following dates in 2025: March 5, 2025 June 4, 2025 September 3, 2025 December 3, 2025 Times, and virtual meeting options are TBD. For more information about the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board, including news, board information, or labor market information, please visit www.pcwia.org or call at 484-464-2494. * The Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area is supported 100% by federal funds from the US Department of Labor and the US Department of Human Services, with 0% from local and/or non-governmental funds. January 31 2025 LSOM0228965

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Requests for Proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, February 24, 2025. RFP - Internal Connections Equipment will open at 12:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A Smale Business Manager/Board Secretary January 24, 31, February 7 2025 LSOM0225970

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, February 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE will open at 1:00 p.m. Specificationsfor the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A Smale, Business Manager/Board Secretary January 24, 31, February 7 2025 LSOM0225969

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Armando Soba, Deceased Late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania Letters of Administration on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having legal claims to present the same without delay to: Armando Luis Soba, Jr. Administrator c/o GRIM, BIEHN & THATCHER 104 S. 6th Street P.O. Box 215 Perkasie, PA 18944-0215 Dianne C. Magee GRIM, BIEHN & THATCHER Attorneys 104 S. 6th Street P.O. Box 215 Perkasie, PA 18944-0215

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Chestnuthill Township BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 2025 Monthly Meeting Schedule The Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors will hold their 2025 meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise advertised) at the Township Municipal Building 271 Route 715 Brodheadsville. Department head meetings will be held weekly on Monday mornings at 8:00 am, followed by work sessions immediately following, if requested. Chestnuthill Township PLANNING COMMISSION 2025 Monthly Meeting Schedule The Chestnuthill Township Planning Commission will hold their 2025 monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Township Municipal Building 271 Route 715 Brodheadsville, PA 18322.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of THOMAS J. STARK a/k/a THOMAS JOSEPH STARK a/k/a THOMAS STARK, late of the Township of Middle Smithfield, County of Monroe, 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 her attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, 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. Wendy S. Hagerty Stark, Administratrix 30 Mount Nebo Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 OR TO: CRAMER, SWETZ, McMANUS, JORDAN & SAYLOR, P.C. Attorneys at Law By: F.

Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth about Electricity Costs This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro made multiple announcements about the cost of electricity in Pennsylvania. One of those claims is that customers will save billions of dollars through an agreement he made with PJM, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or part of 13 states and the District of Columbia. The reality is that none of the governor’s announcements will save any of us a single dollar on our electric bills. The truth is that his administration’s policies have directly contributed to higher prices.

As of January 4, 2025, the Catholic News Agency (CNA), informs Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas from Rio Grande do Sol, Brazil, is the oldest living person in the world at 116 years old. Born in 1908 she witnessed many historical events including World War 1, World War 2, the Influenza outbreak of 1918, and the Coronavirus in 2020.  She had many jobs including being a kindergarten teacher and also became a nun during her very long life.  She has many interests including being a soccer fan of the soccer club, Sport Clube Internacional, a team founded in 1909 one year after she was born. She became the oldest woman after the death of  Tomiko Itooka from Japan on Dec. 29, 2024.

On Wednesday, January 29, the Stroudsburg Boys’ Wrestling team ended their season on a high note with a win against Pleasant Valley, finalizing their regular season record at 13-7. Rolling into 2025, the team was 4-4, seemingly unable to string together multiple wins in a row, following each win with frustratingly close losses. Hungry to be the best team in the mountain, they traveled to Upper Merion High School on January 4 to the Battle of Valley Forge tournament. The Mountaineers went home undefeated, going 5-0 with multiple 20+ point wins. With the first-place finish, Stroudsburg successfully sent a statement to the rest of the mountain, skyrocketing their record to 9-4 and cementing themselves as the top-seeded team in the EPC North.

Aevidum is an organization that creates a safe environment for students to express their struggles and experiences with mental health openly. Aevidum officially got its name in 2007. Aevidum means “I’ve got your back”. Aevidum, formally advised by Mindy Tkach, is now advised by newcomer and science teacher, Jen Giordano. Giordano, a former SHS student,  has stepped into her new role with enthusiasm. Aevidum continues to spread awareness, and positivity and aims to ensure that everyone feels accepted, welcome, heard, and seen. Last month, members surprised teachers by leaving positive messages on their whiteboards. Aevidum members surprised teachers by placing positive messages on whiteboards in their classrooms. (J. Appolo)

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Ms. Litts, who works in the main office,  a very Happy Birthday.

On January 29, Stroudsburg High School’s first-ever Girls’ Wrestling season came to an end. The team struggled throughout the season, as they wrestled against multiple established programs, yet persevered and ended the season with a record of 1-6.  Entering the first meet of their careers against Emmaus, they were shut out, 78-0. Taking that loss, they came into the next meet on December 11 against William Allen and hung 54 points on the Canaries to their 18, successfully capturing the Lady Mounties’ first-ever program win.  Pins from Arianna Thomas, ‘27, Janel Meyers, ‘25, Amie Garcia, ‘25, and Jasmine Chapman, ‘26 gave the team 24 points, while the rest was gained from forfeit. 

Stroudsburg High School TSA Club, advised by Kirk George, recently hosted and competed in the Region 9 Conference. TSA member, Benjamin Becker, ’26, shared the results and list of SHS students who earned placements. SHS students achieved Top-10 rankings at the Technology Student Association’s ( TSA), Region 9 Conference was hosted at the Stroudsburg Junior High School. Below is a list of SHS students who placed in the top 10 in their respective events.

Description Coolbaugh Township is currently hiring Equipment Operators within the Department of Public Works. Please visit https://coolbaughtwp.org/resources/employment-2/ to apply.

Description Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session/Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/020425-Public-Packet.pdfThe Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and whatever other business comes before them that they are able to act upon. All interested parties are invited to participate.

Disney is well known for adapting stories from around the world. Taking inspiration from the Brothers Grimm, classic novels, and other stories from around the world adapted to child-friendly movies that capture the hearts of millions. Unfortunately, some of these changes leave the wrong impression of these classic tales and when people find out the original story is not only completely different but gruesome that “happily ever after” ending will never be looked at the same.  The movie “Hercules” has misinformed people on the true story of Hercules and fans of classic Greek myths have been more than happy to point out what the Disney version got wrong.  The Disney movie tells the tale of Hercules, a Greek god turned human, and his journey earning his place back on Olympus (the home of the gods). Along the way, he falls in love with Megara and must avoid the wrath of Hades, the god of the underworld.