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Happy Birthday, Mr. Benjamin

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Mr. Benjamin a Happy Birthday, enjoy your day!

Alma Woodsey Thomas

 “Through color, I have sought to concentrate on beauty and happiness, rather than on man’s inhumanity to man.” Famous artist and art teacher Alma Woodsey Thomas is most commonly known for her abstract acrylic paintings. Thomas went to school at Howard University and became the first person to graduate from the newly founded Department of Art in 1924.

Happy Birthday, Ms. Brown

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Ms. Brown a Happy Birthday, enjoy your day.

Coalition of Area Community Colleges and PASSHE Universities Benefits Students

Pennsylvania Community Colleges and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are advancing transfer partnership reforms that will make college more accessible and more affordable for Pennsylvania college students. With the support of Governor Josh Shapiro and a bipartisan coalition of state legislators, Act 69 of 2024 guarantees junior status for community college graduates at PASSHE institutions. The new transfer partnership was signed by presidents representing a strong regional effort in eastern Pennsylvania that encompasses Lehigh Carbon Community College, Northampton Community College and Luzerne County Community College, in partnership with Kutztown University, East Stroudsburg University and Commonwealth University.

Plant BINGO

Plant BINGO: EMPL Fundraiser Spring is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a fun and unique event! Join us for Plant Bingo, a fundraiser for the Eastern Monroe Public Library, co-hosted with The Potting Shed. Join us on Sunday, March 30, at Hughes Library. Doors will open at 12:00 PM, and bingo will run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Limited Seats Available – Register Today! The cost to register is $45, which includes: 15 rounds of bingo, featuring plant-themed prizes A delicious charcuterie box A free plant, generously donated by The Potting Shed In addition to the regular bingo games, there will be plenty of opportunities to win even more prizes:

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [05bca0c5f63c3dfb63031b8b59136775]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 INVITATION TO BID The Northampton-Monroe-Pike County Joint Purchasing Board (NMPCJPB) will accept Bids for paper and janitorial supplies. Complete specifications and instructions for bidding may be found at www.ciu20.org/paper/. SEALED BIDS will be accepted by the NMPCJPB, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA 18045, until 10:30 a.m., prevailing time, February 25, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened. E.O.E. Jon Wallitsch, Assistant to the Executive Director for Management Services February 5, 12, 19 2025 LSOM0228872

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [1127715b885d212eb0ba8aa2bb545ebb]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mark C. Teig aka Mark Christopher Teig aka Mark Teig, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe 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 four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, 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. Christina Teig c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [215c908bce8cd2359be7242174e80bcc]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors have changed the start time for the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Regular Business Meeting to 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. Peter Gonze, Chair Paradise Township Board of Supervisors February 5, 12 2025 LSOM0232423

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [49a8b6c4e9cbf6b6576a219eaeb22d09]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Estate of William H. Williams a/k/a William H. Williams, Jr., late of East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, 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 them to the undersigned without delay within four months from the date hereof, and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County Orphans’ Court Division, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Kerrie L. Curtis, Ex. 516 Oak Street East Stroudsburg PA 18301 OR TO: WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Gretchen Marsh Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg PA 18360

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [5b64f09561d6a252d2fe39ac63937293]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Notice Notice is given that a public meeting to review the risk assessment section of the draft 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be conducted on February 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Northampton Community College located at 2411 PA-715, Tannersville, PA 18372. Public participation in the hazard mitigation plan update process is very important. This meeting will review the draft 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [63276bef3e61c383842c6009700f736e]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Public Notice - Notice of Dissolution Notice is hereby given that, JAC PENN, INC, a Pennsylvania Corporation, has voluntarily dissolved, and is in the process of winding up its affairs. Any person or entity having a present or contingent claim against JACPENN, INC is requested to forward it, in writing, to the attention of: Paul Conforti, Riley and Company, 1290 N 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA 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 of claimed to be due and include copies of any documents in support of the same. A claim against Jan Penn, INC. is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within two years after the date of publication, 2-10-2025. February 12 2025 LSOM0237584

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [78e7602b6759ca6a0bf446978d77d0c6]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Chestnuthill Township Summer Camp Counselors Chestnuthill Township is accepting applications for part-time seasonal positions for Summer Camp Counselors. Counselors (ages 18+) assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities, games, etc. with campers in their assigned group and are responsible for the care and supervision of all campers. Required clearances and certifications include American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR/AED Certifications (training available), PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Check, and FBI Fingerprint. Work hours may vary Monday – Friday, June 23rd – August 1st (8:30am – 3:30pm). Additional hours may be available to assist with programs/ special events, depending on the program needs. The salary for the Summer Camp Counselor positions will be commensurate with experience.

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [909485643519ba57cd1627e0c8af5141]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE PID: 05730116944115 TAX MAP NO: 05-2.1.2.2.46 LOCATION: 91 Analomink Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 PROPERTY OWNER: MAK-GAK Properties, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, PURSURANT TO THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF EAST STROUDSBURG, ZONING CHAPTER 157-20( C) (1)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E) , THE EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION BY MAK-GAK PROPERTIES LLC ON FEBRUARY 20, 2025 AT 7:00PM, AT THE EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH BUILDING LOCATED AT: 24 ANALOMINK STREET, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301.THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING A MODIFICATION OF A NON-CONFORMING USE CERTIFICATE THAT WAS ISSUED BY THE BOARD ON FEBRUARY 13, 2023 AND REQUESTS A NON-CONFORMING USE CERTIFICATE FOR PARKING. COPIES OF THE APPLICATION MAY BE EXAMINED WITHOUT CHARGE OR OBTAINED FOR A CHARGE NOT GREATER THAN THE ACTUAL COST OF REPRODUCTION AT THE EAST STROUDSBURG CODE OFFICE AT 66 ANALOMINK STREET, EAST STROUDSBURG PA.

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [918209bb9ef5ef5b2d79caeb3af3b4b2]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF SALE The following is a list of persons being delinquent of payments on storage units at AAA SELF STORAGE â Pocono Summit, PA. If below mentioned persons have not satisfied claims IN FULL by February 21, 2025 contents of unit will be sold at auction. Daniel Berry-1130 Janiqua Farrell-B36 Adam Scholl-F25 February 12, 21 2025 LSOM0237416

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [a559b4e4e445b8469574ecd121592322]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Estate of David Nicholson, a/k/a David A. Nicholson, a/k/a David Allan Nicholson Date of Death: January 27, 2025 Hamilton Township, Sciota, Pa Monroe County Name of Executrix: Donna Michelle Ayers, a/k/a Donna M. Ayers, a/k/a Donna Ayers 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 Name of Attorney: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 The Proof of the Publication should be sent to: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 570-421-9090 pam@newmanwilliams.com

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [a77b1912e46c7eeb96a625cc0935ff65]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 274 TAKE NOTICE that the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of enacting proposed Ordinance No. 274, which Ordinance amends and restates Chapter 110 Sewage Disposal, to include a form Holding Tank and System Maintenance Agreement. The hearing will be convened during the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors which starts at 5:00 p.m., at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Paradise Valley, PA. After the hearing and during the continuance of the regular meeting, the Board will consider, if in order, the passage of Ordinance No. 274 as well as other business coming before the Board at that time. In lieu of the full text of the proposed Ordinance No. 274, the following summary is provided: ORDINANCE NO.

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [e25b2ade8ea4b8c96498379094e81f9a]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Michael J. Shavel, Esquire (Attorney ID.: #60554) Jill M. Fein, Esquire (Attorney ID.: #318491) Kaitlin D. Shire, Esquire (Attorney ID.: #324226) HILL WALLACK LLP 1000 Floral Vale Blvd, Ste 300 Yardley, PA 19067 Tel. 215-579-7700 Fax 215-579-9248 Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION NO. 005728-CV-2024 COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING S/B/M TO SPE-CIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300 Greenville, SC 29601 Plaintiff vs. AUBREYANA ELMORE, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ELISE EL-MORE, DECEASED 209 Mercedes Court East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Defendant NOTICE TO DEFEND NOTICE You have been sued in court.

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [ee1fe9356495968c8829c514e085faf3]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ANDRIANI SAMBATES, a/k/a ANDRIANI W. SAMBATES, a/k/a ANDRIANE SAMBATES, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters of Ad-ministration in the above-named Estate have been granted to ATHANASIA N. CARAYIANNAS. All persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make im-mediate payment and those having claims or demands to present them without delay to the undersigned, or 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, 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. ATHANASIA N. CARAYIANNAS, Administratrix 1546 North Fifth Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 GEORGE W. WESTERVELT, JR., ESQ. 706 Monroe Street, P. O. Box 549 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 P - February 5, 12, 19, 2025

Pouring Their Hearts into Three Hammers Winery