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No. 35THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 20187Serving Pike County 191 Years Milford, Pike County, PA 18337 75 Cents

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(Photo by Ken Baumel)

2nd Amendment Rights RallyPro gun-rights proponents articulated their cause at a rally held at the Pike County Courthouse grounds last Saturday. From the left were Family Firearms Association founder and keynote speak-er Lesa Ellanson, her husband Lowell, son-in law Marshall Kise, and daughter Christina Kise. Matamoras Rod and Gun Club members are shown at the right, behind the family. Story, other photos on page 13.

250 Call For Gun Violence Research, Action

(Photo by Jessica Cohen)Catherine Kuellmer of Milford holds a sign outlining “common sense gun laws” she and other marchers advocated during Satur-day’s March For Life along West Harford Street in Milford.

By Jessica CohenMILFORD — As 250 people

showed up at Milford United Methodist Church on Saturday for “March for Our Lives,” to support gun control, Rev. Luana Cook Scott expressed surprise. She had expected only about 50. United Methodists passed a resolution in 2016 calling for gun control mea-sures to end gun violence, she said.

“It’s not about politics – it’s a moral imperative,” she told the crowd, as they gathered to walk from the church on Ann Street to Grey Towers.

One measure of the resolution calls for people to “make prevent-ing violence a regular part of our conversations,” Scott said. How-ever, while congregation members for and against gun control had civil conversations about the issue, Scott said later, she had not seen changes in perspectives as a result.

Lauren Castro, of Greeley, car-rying her four-month-old daughter Marlo, recalled being a high school senior when the Columbine High School shootings happened.

“Our parents failed that genera-tion with gun control. Our genera-tion has failed too. These students are affecting real change,” she said, referring to the activism of the Parkland students.

Many marchers said they had children or grandchildren whose safety at school worried them after the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Jim Tindell and Paul Plumador came to the march from Milanville in Wayne County.

“We’re not anti-gun,” said Plumador. “We have a .22.”

“We shoot varmints, like wood-chucks in the yard,” said Tindell. “But I’m tired of feeling helpless about this gun violence. I haven’t protested since the Vietnam War, but it’s time to be active again.”

A woman told the crowd about the accidental shooting of her brother by a neighbor when they

were children. “My parents threw him in the back seat of a car, and I was left worried for many hours about whether he would make it,” she said. “There’s not a day in my life that’s not affected by that incident.”

Her story echoes a national study published in 2004 in the American Journal of Epidemiology finding that, “regardless of storage practice, type of gun, or number of firearms in the home, having a gun in the home was associated with an increased risk of firearm homicide and firearm suicide in the home.”

Fewer Gun Violence StudiesHowever, such research has

diminished, said Janice Holleny, of Dingmans Ferry, a retired school guidance counselor. She told the crowd to urge legislators to sup-port Centers for Disease Control funding for research on reducing gun violence.

“If 30,000 people a year were dying of measles, there would be research,” she said, noting that CDC research on gun violence has been obstructed by contentions that research is a form of gun control

advocacy. “This is like having no studies on HIV to see what works,” Holleny said.

Catherine Kuellmer, of Milford, said she would be calling Senator Pat Toomey on Monday, though she had been discouraged by a previous call.

“I think he gets NRA money,” she said. “His assistant said, ‘I think we have enough gun laws.’”

Holleny said she felt that staff and students at the Staten Island schools where she worked stayed safe by following the dictum, “If you see something, say some-thing.”

“I know what it’s like when there’s fear in a school,” said Howard Rosie, of Greentown, who taught for 30 years in a Bergen County, New Jersey, technical and vocational school. “Kids can’t learn when there’s fear.”

Others expressed concern that people ignored signs of serious mental illness among those around them. Julie Foster, a senior at Dela-ware Valley High School, said, “It’s one thing to talk about the issue. It’s another to be part of the change.”

By Jessica CohenBLOOMING GROVE —

For Michele Long, the single goal of the Pike County Con-servation District is to “keep dirt out of waterways,” with erosion and sediment control, she says. As she moves into the position of PCCD executive director fol-lowing Sally Corrigan’s April retirement, she explained how that mission takes many forms. She has worked for PCCD for 15 years in various positions.

So on a recent day she taught builders about sediment and erosion control practices, while on another day, at an Envi-rothon, she introduced children to a screech owl and other wildlife that benefit from stream protection. Also consistent with her mission was a wetland iden-tification workshop.

When Long arrived 15 years ago, leaving an administrative assistant position at Woodloch Pines, she says, “The opportu-nity with the district felt right, doing outreach programs with the community about the con-nection between what we do on land, and water resources. I always lived near a creek or river.”

She has lived in Pike County all but four years of her life, now in Tafton. Some of her earliest membories include playing in Lackawaxen canals catching frogs. She started with PCCD as secretary, but later became outreach and education coor-dinator and then administrative manager. Doing education pro-grams, pursuing grants, look-ing for partners for the PCCD mission, and website work were all on her path, as was learning about those aspects of the PCCD mission.

“I had to go to trainings to learn about erosion and sedi-ment control. You can’t talk about what you don’t under-stand,” she said.

New PCCD ChiefHelps Keep Pike’sWaterways Clean

Michele Long

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By Ken BaumelLACKAWAXEN — After years

of supervisors and residents wish-ing that Lackawaxen could have a second cable TV provider, a new provider capable of providing such service entered the scene.

At Monday’s workshop and regular township meeting, LHTC Broadband General Manager Eric Smith announced the entrance of his company into the region. He said, “LHTC is based in a rural area near Pittsburgh. We specialize in providing fiber, cable, telephone, and cable TV service in rural areas.

“LHTC acquired South Canaan Telephone [in Wayne County] in 2013 and Lackwaxen Telephone on March 1 this year. They are about the same size.”

According to Smith, Blue Ridge Cable is the only vendor currently providing cable service in Lack-waxen, but as soon as LHTC lays enough fiber-optic lines to serve all the township residents this year, LHTC would also provide cable TV service.

S m i t h s a i d , “We already have a signed Cable Franchise Agreement with Lacka-waxen. The agreement is a precon-dition for a vendor providing cable service in the township.

Residents at past township regu-lar meetings and during Monday’s Public Comment Period com-plained that they have been unable to get cable TV because they live in an area without lines and that Blue Ridge wanted to charge $1,000 or more to lay lines.

Resident Brian Thomson com-plained about what he deemed as the high rates current cable com-pany charges. He asked why rates have been trending up recently. He asked if supervisors could research the matter.

Supervisor Jeff Shook said that many taxes are included in the bill, but that supervisors can check into the issue.

In the past supervisors and residents discussed the possibility that when more than one cable TV vendor comes into the area, rates would likely be lowered. Smith said that LHTC rates are competitive.

In answer to questions on LHTC services, Smith said, “Providing the best telephone, internet, and cable service requires fiber optics. So far, Lackawaxen Telephone laid about 2,800 fiber optic lines in recent years, but never used them to provide service.” Lackawaxen’s population is close to 5,000 persons (2010 U.S. Census).

Smith suggested that LHTC has the resources to complete the fiber optics installation this year. One scheduling issue might be that Lackwaxen Telephone’s staff dwindled by 33 percent over the

Cable Competition MovingInto Lackawaxen Market

Eric Smith,LHTC Broadband

past few years. He said, “We want our workers to adjust to the new company.”

Smith said that once LHTC completes fiber optics installa-tion, cable TV service would kick in and telephone and broadband high-speed Internet service would improve.

He said they would have the same speed as low uploads even with high-upload demands.

A resident asked if LHTC would commit to an aggressive tree-trimming program. Trees downing lines occurred during the storm and at other times. Smith said, “Yes, we are committed to fiber optics and tree trimming.”

In a d iscus-sion of what cable TV programming LHTC would of-fer at Lackawaxen Telephone, Smith said that currently, Lackawaxen is in an area that must offer New York City programming.

Residents who commented were unanimous that they wanted Scran-ton-area program-ming, such as for weather and emer-gency updates.

Smith said that his company goal

would be to lobby for and secure Scranton-area news and program-ming.

Shelter From The StormIn other matters, resident Marge

Wassmer commended the county, township, and Central Fire depart-ment for providing a shelter during the recent storms.

Wassmer and other residents commended township Roadmaster Jay Knapp and his road crew for clearing roads during the storms. Wassmer said, “PennDOT didn’t do badly either. They are improv-ing.”

On the issue of a breakdown of the county’s Code Red communi-cation when phone service went down during the recent storms, residents asked how those with medical and healthcare needs and others could call for help.

Supervisor Mike Mancino aid, “Yes. Safety is an issue.”

Wassmer asked, “Can we use a coded siren system?”

Mancino said that supervisors could research the issue through Emergency Management Agency Coordinator Bill Fallon.

A resident suggested that a mail-ing to township residents would identify those with serious medical issues. The township emergency responders then would know the location of those needing possible help.

Township Solicitor Tom Farley said, “We can send a letter to Pike County Emergency Management about these issues.”

In Other BusinessSupervisors appointed John

McKay as the township historian.

GAIT Program Helps Veterans, First Responders

(Photo by Wayne Witkowski)GAIT Assistant Executive Director Laurie Bryceland talked about the new local chapter of the Horses 4 Heros program that offers emotional relief from stress for emergency first responders, law enforcement officers and military veterans during last week’s Pike County Commissioners meeting. Joining her, from left are veteran Sean Harrigan, GAIT Executive Director Martha Dubensky and Pike attorney Kelly Gaughan, a member of GAIT’s advisory board.

By Wayne WitkowskiMILFORD — Emergency first

responders and law enforcement officers dealing with job stress and military veterans struggling with post traumatic stress disor-der, military sexual trauma and related problems who live in Pike County have a new alternative to handle fatigue, anxiety, depres-sion and job burnout.

Representatives of GAIT Ther-apeutic Riding Center in Milford spoke at the Pike County Com-missioners meeting last week about Horses 4 Heroes, their lo-cal chapter of a national program that gives those personnel and veterans relief through horseback riding and horse care. It resembles GAIT’s established therapeutic riding program for special needs individuals that raises a sense of achievement and purpose toward

greater self-esteem.GAIT founder and Executive

Director Martha Dubensky and Assistant Executive Director Lau-rie Bryceland spoke with veteran Sean Harrigan and attorney Kelly Gaughan about the program that goes in full gear when spring weather arrives. Dubensky said nine horses are available with per-sonalities and tendencies that will be suitably matched with program participants.

“I am so excited about our pro-gram,” said Dubensky, who start-ed GAIT 20 years ago. “We’re always here for people with spe-cial needs and this issue is more current.”

Bryceland pointed to the 22 veteran suicides across the coun-try every day.

“It is not acceptable and it speaks volumes to us that we

need more effective programs that will be more appealing than a traditional clinical setting or support group,” Bryceland said. “They need support outside of that setting so they’re not receiving a negative stigma of getting help.”

GAIT is looking for more sponsorship for Horses 4 Heroes and already has raised $5,600 to-ward its $15,000 goal that covers 10 sessions for 20 participants. Fundraisers include a spaghetti dinner planned by the Milford American Legion Post 139 at its post, 1-4:30 p.m. on April 22, and a GAIT community event 1-4 p.m. on May 19 that will include music and food as well as pony rides, a petting zoo and face paint-ing for kids, professional portraits with a horse, a silent auction and demonstrations with the horses.

“We’re very excited having a national program coming to Pike County,” said Gaughan, who sits

on the GAIT advisory board and

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DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OFPIKE COUNTYPike County continues to be one of the fastest growing County in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of sound planning. The 2010 Census shows the County population to be 58,335, a 23.9% increase from the 2000 Census.

REGIONAL LOCATIONPike County is strategically located within six hours driving distance of one-third of the nation's popula-tion. Interstate 84, crossing East and West through Pike County, provides direct access to New England, a direct connection to the New York Thruway, and connections with I-81 and I-80, making Pike County an excellent regional location.

Air and rail service are within easy access of Pike County. The nearby Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Stewart International Airport, and the Lehigh Valley International Airport each offer a Foreign Trade Zone and Inland Port of Entry.

From Milford # OfPike Co. To: Miles

Hartford, CT .............. 140

Washington, DC ......... 275

Newark, NJ .................70

New York City, NY .......75

From Milford # OfPike Co. To: Miles

Philadelphia, PA ......... 125

Pittsburgh, PA ............ 350

Boston, MA ............... 240

Baltimore, MD ........... 230

Blooming Grove Township 74.1

Delaware Township 44.0

Dingman Township 58.2

Greene Township 58.1

Lackawaxen Township 78.0

Lehman Township 47.5

Matamoras Borough 0.8

Milford Borough 0.4

Milford Township 12.0

Palmyra Township 33.0

Porter Township 60.2

Shohola Township 46.0

Westfall Township 29.7

The square mileage of each municipality is as follows:

LOCAL GOVERNMENTPike County is comprised of 13 local units of government; eleven Townships of the second class and two Boroughs. Townships are governed by a Board of Supervisors. The Boroughs are gov-erned by a Council and a Mayor. The local municipalities are authorized by state statute to levy and collect taxes, provide a broad range of services, adopt and enforce regulations to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Pike County. The area of Pike County is 542 square miles.

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Number PercentMale 29,270 50.2Female 29,065 49.8

Under 5 years 2,467 4.25 to 9 years 3,838 6.610 to 14 years 4,262 7.315 to 19 years 4,632 7.920 to 24 years 2,736 4.725 to 34 years 5,235 9.035 to 44 years 9,000 15.445 to 54 years 9,660 16.655 to 59 years 4,288 7.460 to 64 years 3,533 6.165 to 74 years 4,430 8.775 to 84 years 2,946 5.185 years and older 692 1.2

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18 years and older 44,735 76.7 Male 22,235 49.7 Female 22,500 50.321 years and older 42,617 73.162 years and older 10,652 18.365 years and older 8,684 14.9 Male 4,130 47.6 Female 4,554 52.4Source: US Census Bureau Center 2010

2010 2000Total Persons 46,302 57,850Persons Per Household 2.63 2.52Per Capita Income $20,315 $27,408Median Household Income $44,608 $56,447Median Family Income $49,340 $61,729Source: US Census Bureau & The Economic Development Council of NE PA

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CITY OF PORT JERVIS

Population: 9,136 (2010 Census)Land Area: 2.5 square milesGovernment: Municipal 10 Member Council with MayorCity Offices: 14-20 Hammond Street 845.858.4014Tax Millage: County ~ 5.92 City ~ 11.02 School ~ 34.21Avg. HousePrices: $462,733 (2010 Census)Median FamilyIncome: $32,000 (2010 Census)

MILFORD BORO / TOWNSHIPPopulation: 1,210/1,292 (2010 Census)Land Area: 12.5 miles / 12.6 milesOffices: 570.296.5540 / 570.296.7140Tax Millage: 40.0 / 8.00 (updated)Median FamilyIncome: $87,580/$85,803 (Updated Estimate)Median HouseValue: $345,800/$290,000 (Updated Estimate)

WESTFALL TOWNSHIP

Population: 2,486 (2010 Census)Land Area: 31 square milesTax Millage: 23.85Median Family income: 67,917

TOWN OF DEERPARK

Population: 8,410 (2010 Census)Land Area: 42,399 square milesTax Millage: County & Town ~ 7.4618 School ~ 26.58681Median income and house value not available

MATAMORAS BOROUGH

Population: 2,624 (2010 Census)Land Area: 3.1 square milesTax Millage: 38.25Median FamilyIncome: $65,000Median HouseValue: $193,000

SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP

Population: 2,486 (2010 Census)TownshipOffice: 570.559.7394Tax Millage: 10.5

DINGMAN TOWNSHIP

Population: 12,190 (Census)Land Area: 59.9 square milesTown Office: 570.296.8455Tax Millage: City & Township ~ 29.30Median HouseValue: $246,600 (2010 Census)MedianIncome: $69,430 (2010 Census)

MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP

Population: 3,401 (2010 Census)Government: 5 Member Township CommitteeTaxes: $2.50 per $100MedianIncome: $58,000Median HousePrice: $143,000 (Estimate)

Information was compiled from reliable sources;however, they may be subject to change. 8/8/2011

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