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No. 14
75 Cents
15 Years Later, Abuse Victim
Still Feels Scars From Teacher
Brian Stuart
Pike County, PA
Port Jervis, NY
Monroe County, PA
Wayne County, PA
Western Orange Co., NY
Northern Sussex County, NJ
and Surrounding Area
Page 1
Hunting Season
Stolen Signs Hamper
Write-In’s Campaign
Serving All Of:
AY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013
By Lisa Mickles
enrolling her daughter in Shohola
MILFORD — In emotion
testimonies, a former Delawaral Elementary School, her second
Valley School District student, here grade teacher approached her and
suggeste
d that she be placed in the
attorney and parents recount how
her life changed after her third gifted program for her outstanding
grade teacher molested her while reading and writing skills.
“We couldn’t put our finger on
in the classroom.
Last Thursday, Judge Gregory why she started to do so poorly in
Chelak heard testimony from the school during third grade,” said
family seeking damages stemmin her father. He said his daughter
from the abuse of the girl, nowg even became emotionally distant
23, by former Shohola Elemen- from him.
“My wife and I saw a change
tary School third grade teacher
Thomas Harvey Matthews, who in her and noticed how she slept
in 2006 was convicted of almost all the time,” he explained. “We
two dozen aggravated indecent didn’t know what it was and did
not
connect it until we found out
assault charges and corruption of
minor. He has served seven yearsa what had happened.”
Cohen said after the abuse, she
of his 11- to 24-year sentence at
a kept it to herself until eighth grade
state correctional facility.
when
there was discussion in the
The victim’s mother said before
the hearing in a private interview middle school cafeteria about a
girl being touched inapproprithat her daughately. Later that
ter is seeking
“Mat thew s took day
at home, she
damage s from
told her mother
Matthews since away the
life of a about
the conhe is using his
teacher ’s pen- third grad er and versatio n and
said, “That is
sion plan to file
appeals on his changed it forever. what Mr. Matt
did to me.”
own behalf.
Her mother
The victim also He rippe d the life
said her faced
wants to get the out
of her.”
dropped in
message out that
“if someone sees
— Jack Cohen, shock and that
was when her
something…
Victim’s Attorney daughte
r realthey should say
ized her secret
somethi ng…and that it is not
was finally out and now her mom
OK!”
knew.
She said it still upsets her today
“I didn’t trust the school district
that even though school district
officials were aware of the allega- and pulled her out immediately.”
The victim testified that it was
tions by several students, it was
her third grade year when she benever mentioned in his letter
recommendation when Matthewof gan to do poorly in school. From
resigned from his teaching posi-s that point forward her grades were
tion in Shohola to work in another bad and she didn’t like going to
school. “I just didn’t feel safe,”
school district in Virginia.
During the testimony, Attor- she said.
She said she doesn’t have close
ney Jack Cohen, legal counsel
for the victim, said that she was relationships and has a problem
opening
up to people so she
eight years old during the 19981999 school year when she was avoids those situations.
Along
with that she said she
sexually assaulted 20 to 25 times
has
emotion
al highs and lows and
while sitting on her teacher’s lap
in the back of the classroom after still has deep periods of depresMatthews situated the room so sion where she sleeps a lot and
doesn’t eat and prefers to stay
that students faced forward while
at
watching a movie in a darkened home.
Cohen asked how her life has
classroom. Other witnesses came
forward during the 2006 trial de- been impacted by the horrific
events and she replied, “It is really
tailing the same occurrences.
In 1997, the family moved hard moving forward, I just take
from New Jersey where the girl it day by day.”
Cohen provide d a 17-page
had attended a private school
and excelled socially and aca- report from a psychologist who
demically. Her mom said after specialized in children who are
By Chris Jones
LACKAWAXEN — Brian
Stuart, who has served three
terms as a Lackawaxen supervisor, lost the Republican primary
last spring by 10 votes, and
decided to mount a write-in
campaign to keep his township
job.
Other than standing outside
the polling places at the Lackawaxen and Central Fire Depts.
on Election Day to remind
people that he is a write-in
(Photo by Chris Jones)
Stuart relied on letters, signs,
and billboards to get the word
The Wicked Witch of the West
out, because voters did not see
heim (fireman) and Lily Browndidn’t frighten, from left, Ella Manheim (Cinderella), Michael
Manhis name on the Election Day
dence on West Catharine Street (Captain America) from picking up some treats at the
Eckler resiin Milford Borough on Hallowe
ballot.
en night.
The County Election Bureau
said voters who were aware
that he was running would
MILFO RD — Rob Jones,
have to hit the write-in line on
decorated Marine veteran who a
2012 Paralympics in London.
the computer screen under the
He
both of his legs in Afghanistanlost
brought home a bronze medal,
supervisors line to enable the
2010 by stepping on an improvis in
instilling hope and inspiration
write-in.
ed
in
explosive device, took his historic
others for their own future.
It appears Stuart’s campaign
cycling Journey Across America
Rob was recently honored by
to get the word out took a hit
to
Milford Monday.
PEOPLE/MLB Tribute for Heroes
last week when police reported
After bicycling from Otisville,
campaign at the Baseball All-Star
that about 50 of his signs were
N.Y. in the morning he stopped
Games. He was one of 30 selected
removed from along the roadin
Milford around 1 p.m. to meet with
from over 4,500 nominations
sides in Lackawaxen.
to
Pike County Commissioners.
participate in the pre-game ceremoState troopers reported that
attended a meet-and-greet at He
nies. “These men and women have
at least two individuals in a
the
Milford
American Legion Monday
served us all so courageously,”
Rob Jones
black pickup truck were seen
evening
and
would be on his way
First Lady Michelle Obama stated
removing Stuart’s signs and fled
again on Tuesday morning, down
regarding this honor. He was
“at a high rate of speed” when
to Virginia before heading west
featured in the April 29 Sportsalso
observed.
Ilfor San Francisco, and ending
lustrated.
Police also said that the
in
San
Diego.
He
After intense training , Rob
will
cover
pickup display ed the name
more
than 5,400 miles and will take anylearned to ride a bike – no easy
Vanderbeek Farms on its side.
where from four to seven months
task when both of his legs are
Stuart’s opponent in the supervito finish.
prosthetic. His decision to cycle
sor race, Mike Mancino, owns
His goal? To pay it forward by
across the country stems from
Vanderbeek Farms. Mancino
his
raising money for veterans’ causes.
unwavering desire to help other
did not reply to a request for
He hopes to raise $1 million
military personnel through vetercomment left at the Vanderbeek
for
charities such as The Coalition
ans’ organizations.
farms office Monday.
to
Salute America’s Heroes, The SemPeople who want to help Rob
Mancino took out two fullper Fi Fund, and Ride2Recovery.
fulfill his mission of raising muchpage color ads in the NewsArmed with his bike and
needed funds for our veterans can
Eagle the week-end before the
prosthetic legs, Rob started his his back. Awarded a Purple Heart and visit robjonesjourney.c
election, but whoever removed
om and click
on Oct. 14 in Bar Harbor, ME.ride honorably discharged in 2011, he on Donations to contribu
Stuart’s signs apparently did not
decided that he was not done repte.
Rob’s
story
is one of bravery resenting the
For
think that exposure and ManciUnited States. After Rob’s more informa tion visit
and determination. After losing
webpage, or contact Tina
no’s name appearing on both the
his intense training Rob learned
legs,
the
to
combat
Paraskev
engineer
as Felix at stamatinafeRepublican and Democrat lines
could row, competed in several
have
qualifyquit,
but
lix@gma
instead
il.com
he fought ing events, and won
on the ballot was enough to put
Thank you for your
a slot in the support.
him over the top.
For results of this contest and
(Continued on page 3)
other contested races for townBUSHKILL — Delaware Waship officials and judges, visit
ter Gap National Recreation Area
us on line Wednesday Nov. 6 at
equipment, including cranes, large
Superintendent John J. Donahue
www.pikedispatch.com
will
also be posted at these locatrucks and helicopters. The size
announced today that due to
Meanw hile, state police
tions to notify the public.
the
and scope of this project and
construction of the Susquehanna
asked anyone with information
the
In addition, hunting is temporarcommensurate risks to the public,
to Roseland Transmission Line
about the sign incident to call
employees, and contractors during ily prohibited along the utilities’
570-226-5718.
project, the recreational use
access
road off Community Drive
of
these phases of construction make
some park facilities will be limited
it in Middle Smithfield Townsh
necessary to institute these tempoip,
or restricted periodically between
rary closures during wire removal PA, and within 450 feet in both
November 2013 and April 2014.
directio
ns from the centerli ne
and installation. Areas that will
“These temporary restrictions
be of the ROW creating a 900-foot
temporarily closed for a few days
Sports...........................................13
are intended to protect the public,
wide, approximately 5-mile long
in
Novemb
er, and again in Febru- area
employees and construction workthat is closed to all hunting
ary include:
ers from safety hazards associate
• The Delaware River corridor from October 22, 2013 to April
with large scale construction activi-d
between Smithfi eld Beach and 1, 2014. Hunters may not possess
ties,” said Donahue.
any means of taking game animals
Bushkill
Access
“Safety is a top priority for the
• River access points at Bushkill identified by the states of New JerNPS, the utility companies, and
and Smithfield Beach in PA and sey or Pennsylvania while walking
Petition Started
contractors working on this project
through or across the designated
Poxono in NJ
no
About Courthouse ............. 3
in the park. We are all working
• The McDad e Recreat ional hunting zone.
together to ensure that disruptio
Constru ction is schedul ed
Trail between Smithfield Beach
Fleeing Driver
to the public are minimized to ns
and to continue through the
the
Bushkill Access.
winter
greatest extent possible.”
Runs Over Cop................... 6
Removal of the existing wires months, weather permitting, howTwo utility companies- PSE&G
ever no other restrictions on recand structures was scheduled to
in New Jersey and PPL in Pennsylbe- reational activities are anticipat
gin on Monday, Novemb
ed
(Photo by Chris
vania- are upgrading an existing The National Park Service
posted notices about restricte Jones) barring any unforeseener 4, 2013, at this time.
transmission line and associat
reationa
d
circumrecl
activitie
The utility companies will have
s
in
parts
ed
of the Delaware Water Gap Nationa stances or delays due to
structures within their Right of Way
weather.
Recreation Area as a
l
In many cases, facility closures safety monitors placed in areas
(ROW) in Delaware Water Gap line construction. Thisresult of the Susquehanna-Roseland power
where
the
ROW
sign
crosses trails
can be found at the entrance
National Recreation Area.
ford Beach, the norther
to Mil- will only last for a few hours on such as the McDade
The portion of the ROW that will be closed during n end of the McDade Trail, parts of which a given day, but in some cases, it Trail and the Appalac Recreational
Your Dispatches.............................
the construction.
.2
hian National
may be necessary to close an area
passes through the park is apPort Jervis News.......................... 6-7
for longer periods. More informa- Scenic Trail so that the public can
proximately five miles long and (Millbrook-Blairstown Road) and during the winter months
Calendar Events..............................8
cross through those areas quickly
the
and
Appalac
the
tion
hian
on
the
National Scenic new transmis
150 feet wide.
Business & Professional News.........9
sion lines will tenta- ect, includintransmission line proj- and safely during most of the conTrail
before
cresting
g maps,
Kittatinny tively be installed
The ROW runs west to east from
Obituaries & Religious Services.....10
over the course schedules and restrictioconstruction struction activities.
Ridge.
Bushkill, Pennsylvania, across
n
No road closures
Sports...........................................13
the
Over the course of several days of several days in February 2014. notices, can be found on or closure
Middle Delaware Scenic and Recthe park’s at this time but there are planned
During these periods,
Classifieds ...................................14
may be ocreational River to Hardwick Town- in early Novemb er, the utility sites and facilities will some park website: www.nps.gov/dewa.
be temporarLegals...........................................14
Current information on closures casional delays as critical activities
ship, New Jersey, where it crosses companies will remove the existing ily closed, or access may
are completed.
Outdoor.......................................15
the Pioneer and Hamilton Ridge transmission lines and the associ- to eliminate or reduce be limited will also be posted on the park’s
Visitors are asked to be alert for
hazards asso- Facebook page, www.fa
Trails, Old Mine Road, Route 602 ated structures along the ROW.
cebook.
hazards and increased
New structures will be erected ciated with moving overhead wires com/De lWaterG apNPS
and on vehicle traffic when construction
and the use of heavy construction
using these
Twitter at DelWaterGapNPS. Signs
areas.
All Smiles
Amputee Bikes Cross Country
To Hel
p Veterans
Power Line Project Will Affect
McDade Trail And Boat Launch
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REGIONAL LOCATION
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF
PIKE COUNTY
Pike County is strategically located within six hours
driving distance of one-third of the nation's population. 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.
Pike 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.
POPULATION BY SEX/AGE GROUP
2010
Air and rail service are within easy access of Pike
Number
Percent
Male
29,270
50.2
County. The nearby Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
Female
29,065
49.8
Airport, Stewart International Airport, and the Lehigh
Under 5 years
2,467
4.2
Valley International Airport each offer a Foreign Trade
5 to 9 years
3,838
6.6
10 to 14 years
4,262
7.3
Zone and Inland Port of Entry.
15
20
25
35
45
55
60
65
75
85
to 19 years
to 24 years
to 34 years
to 44 years
to 54 years
to 59 years
to 64 years
to 74 years
to 84 years
years and older
4,632
2,736
5,235
9,000
9,660
4,288
3,533
4,430
2,946
692
Median Age (years)
18 years and
Male
Female
21 years and
62 years and
65 years and
Male
Female
older
older
older
older
7.9
4.7
9.0
15.4
16.6
7.4
6.1
8.7
5.1
1.2
41.8
X
44,735
22,235
22,500
42,617
10,652
8,684
4,130
4,554
76.7
49.7
50.3
73.1
18.3
14.9
47.6
52.4
Source: US Census Bureau Center 2010
INCOME STATISTICS
Total Persons
Persons Per Household
Per Capita Income
Median Household Income
Median Family Income
2010
46,302
2.63
$20,315
$44,608
$49,340
2000
57,850
2.52
$27,408
$56,447
$61,729
Source: US Census Bureau & The Economic Development Council of NE PA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Pike 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 governed 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.
From Milford
Pike Co. To:
# Of
Miles
From Milford
Pike Co. To:
Hartford, CT.............. 140
Washington, DC........ 275
Newark, NJ.................70
New York City, NY.......75
# Of
Miles
Philadelphia, PA......... 125
Pittsburgh, PA........... 350
Boston, MA............... 240
Baltimore, MD........... 230
The square mileage of each municipality is
as follows:
Blooming Grove Township74.1
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
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Profile of
Area Municipalities
CITY OF PORT JERVIS
Population:
Land Area:
Government:
City Offices:
Tax Millage:
Avg. House
Prices:
Median Family
Income:
9,136 (2010 Census)
2.5 square miles
Municipal 10 Member Council
with Mayor
14-20 Hammond Street
845.858.4014
County ~ 5.92
City ~ 11.02
School ~ 34.21
$462,733 (2010 Census)
$32,000 (2010 Census)
MILFORD BORO / TOWNSHIP
Population:
Land Area:
Offices:
Tax Millage:
Median Family
Income:
Median House
Value:
1,210/1,292 (2010 Census)
12.5 miles / 12.6 miles
570.296.5540 / 570.296.7140
40.0 / 8.00 (updated)
$87,580/$85,803
(Updated Estimate)
$345,800/$290,000
(Updated Estimate)
WESTFALL TOWNSHIP
Population:
2,486 (2010 Census)
Land Area:
31 square miles
Tax Millage:
23.85
Median Family
income: 67,917
TOWN OF DEERPARK
Population:
8,410 (2010 Census)
Land Area:
42,399 square miles
Tax Millage:
County & Town ~ 7.4618
School ~ 26.58681
Median income and house value not available
MATAMORAS BOROUGH
Population:
Land Area:
Tax Millage:
Median Family
Income:
Median House
Value: 2,624 (2010 Census)
3.1 square miles
38.25
$65,000
$193,000
SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP
Population:
Township
Office:
Tax Millage:
2,486 (2010 Census)
570.559.7394
10.5
DINGMAN TOWNSHIP
Population:
Land Area:
Town Office:
Tax Millage:
Median House
Value:
Median
Income:
12,190 (Census)
59.9 square miles
570.296.8455
City & Township ~ 29.30
$246,600 (2010 Census)
$69,430 (2010 Census)
MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP
Population:
Government:
Taxes: Median
Income:
Median House
Price:
3,401 (2010 Census)
5 Member Township
Committee
$2.50 per $100
$58,000
$143,000 (Estimate)
Information was compiled from reliable sources;
however, they may be subject to change. 8/8/2011