Comments for Pocono Talk http://www.poconotalk.com Life in the Poconos Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:31:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Are the Poconos a safe place to live? by Albert http://www.poconotalk.com/2008/06/24/are-the-poconos-a-safe-place-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-1497 Albert Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:31:22 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/2008/06/24/are-the-poconos-a-safe-place-to-live/#comment-1497 On a visit to a friends place in the poconos this last summer we were treated to a night out that resulted in gang violence. We were probably on the edge of the East Stroudsburg North Area in the myplace bar. As some of us were outside getting ready to leave, a group or gang of individuals jumped my friend inside, who is currently serving in the military and has been deployed once. They threw him out in the parking lot with broken ribs. Two of my other friends got attacked trying to break the fight up. One friend got hit in the head and blacked out, by the dj of hands-up-entertainment or mirage entertainment group. Another was attacked and had his face smashed into the pavement requiring 20 stitches for a portion above his eye that looked like hamburger meat. I dragged my friends to the car so we could leave. Police said the bar would not cooperate in investigation, that the bar is known for gang activity, stabbings and shootings. Beware of this location and these people. On a visit to a friends place in the poconos this last summer we were treated to a night out that resulted in gang violence. We were probably on the edge of the East Stroudsburg North Area in the myplace bar. As some of us were outside getting ready to leave, a group or gang of individuals jumped my friend inside, who is currently serving in the military and has been deployed once. They threw him out in the parking lot with broken ribs. Two of my other friends got attacked trying to break the fight up. One friend got hit in the head and blacked out, by the dj of hands-up-entertainment or mirage entertainment group. Another was attacked and had his face smashed into the pavement requiring 20 stitches for a portion above his eye that looked like hamburger meat. I dragged my friends to the car so we could leave. Police said the bar would not cooperate in investigation, that the bar is known for gang activity, stabbings and shootings. Beware of this location and these people.

]]> Comment on Panera Bread and other new places on 611 by Nicky Toyne http://www.poconotalk.com/2008/03/25/panera-bread-and-other-new-places-on-611/comment-page-1/#comment-1449 Nicky Toyne Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:44:52 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/2008/03/25/panera-bread-and-other-new-places-on-611/#comment-1449 I feel like I’m always looking for interesting things to read about a variety of subjects, but I manage to include your site among my reads every day because you have interesting entries that I look forward to. Here’s hoping there’s a lot more great material coming! I feel like I’m always looking for interesting things to read about a variety of subjects, but I manage to include your site among my reads every day because you have interesting entries that I look forward to. Here’s hoping there’s a lot more great material coming!

]]> Comment on Want To Share Your Thoughts? by Jason Feinman http://www.poconotalk.com/got-a-story/comment-page-1/#comment-1318 Jason Feinman Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:46:32 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/?page_id=464#comment-1318 Hi Andrea, My name is Jason Feinman and I am a top area Realtor who is a staunch defender of such communities as A Pocono Country Place and have many satisfied clients who are now friends who live and love it there. I would be happy to speak with you regarding the Pocono real estate market, the foreclosure "myth" as I like to call it, why our own Realtor Board and the media propagates this "myth" and more. My number is 570-242-0299. Thank you. Hi Andrea, My name is Jason Feinman and I am a top area Realtor who is a staunch defender of such communities as A Pocono Country Place and have many satisfied clients who are now friends who live and love it there. I would be happy to speak with you regarding the Pocono real estate market, the foreclosure “myth” as I like to call it, why our own Realtor Board and the media propagates this “myth” and more. My number is 570-242-0299. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Are the Poconos a safe place to live? by Jason Feinman http://www.poconotalk.com/2008/06/24/are-the-poconos-a-safe-place-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-1317 Jason Feinman Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:41:44 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/2008/06/24/are-the-poconos-a-safe-place-to-live/#comment-1317 Dear Ray, Thank you for taking a stand and defending your community in helping make it a better place. As a top area real estate agent, I pride myself on building communities and defending the way of life we have have here in the Poconos. The sensationalism of the Pocono Record and the percentage of incidences compared to other areas as well as the number of violent crimes are miniscule. Most of the offenses are low level drug dealing and local law enforcement along with cooperation from NY and New Jersey law enforcement, have made many noteworthy arrests and when people report things and speak up instead of bad mouth places that the dont live in and haven't seen, thats how things get better and for the most part things are wonderful. Dear Ray, Thank you for taking a stand and defending your community in helping make it a better place. As a top area real estate agent, I pride myself on building communities and defending the way of life we have have here in the Poconos. The sensationalism of the Pocono Record and the percentage of incidences compared to other areas as well as the number of violent crimes are miniscule. Most of the offenses are low level drug dealing and local law enforcement along with cooperation from NY and New Jersey law enforcement, have made many noteworthy arrests and when people report things and speak up instead of bad mouth places that the dont live in and haven’t seen, thats how things get better and for the most part things are wonderful.

]]> Comment on Are the Poconos a safe place to live? by kit http://www.poconotalk.com/2008/06/24/are-the-poconos-a-safe-place-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-1223 kit Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:06:05 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/2008/06/24/are-the-poconos-a-safe-place-to-live/#comment-1223 Stroudsburg has the highest crime rate of all !!! Stroudsburg has the highest crime rate of all !!!

]]> Comment on Severe Storms Hit The Poconos by Tom http://www.poconotalk.com/2011/05/31/severe-storms-hit-the-poconos/comment-page-1/#comment-1162 Tom Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:10:16 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/?p=484#comment-1162 This is a great reason to have a automatic standby generator. Critical Systems in Pocono Summit is the area leader in standby power. Critical Systems also responded to 34 service calls and rented several generators during the storm! Regards This is a great reason to have a automatic standby generator. Critical Systems in Pocono Summit is the area leader in standby power. Critical Systems also responded to 34 service calls and rented several generators during the storm! Regards

]]> Comment on Looking For Great Pizza In The Poconos? by Andrea Kimes http://www.poconotalk.com/2010/01/04/looking-for-great-pizza-in-the-poconos/comment-page-1/#comment-931 Andrea Kimes Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:23:25 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/?p=252#comment-931 **Update** Capri Pizza moved up the road a few months ago. Their previous location was across from Callie's Pretzel Factory. If you were headed there in the past Capri's would be on your right, now if you continue up the road it will be on your left hand side right before the split up towards Barrett Elementary(if you've hit there you've gone to far). I am horrible with directions so if you're looking to go and not sure where it's at be sure to give them a call. **Update** Capri Pizza moved up the road a few months ago. Their previous location was across from Callie’s Pretzel Factory. If you were headed there in the past Capri’s would be on your right, now if you continue up the road it will be on your left hand side right before the split up towards Barrett Elementary(if you’ve hit there you’ve gone to far). I am horrible with directions so if you’re looking to go and not sure where it’s at be sure to give them a call.

]]> Comment on Pocono Parent Magazine Shut Down? by Andrea Kimes http://www.poconotalk.com/2010/03/16/pocono-parent-magazine-shut-down/comment-page-1/#comment-587 Andrea Kimes Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:27:50 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/?p=328#comment-587 From people's past comments and information as far as I know the magazine has closed for good. Doing a quick search I believe this is the same Teri (don't quote me on that though) but it looks like she moved out of the area. http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100613/NEWS02/6130312/-1/rss01 "June 13, 2010 Thirteen women crowded around a table in Shawnee Inn's River Room to talk business. They are dedicated members of the Women Business Owners Association, a relatively young sorority that meets monthly despite numbers that have dwindled to 30 because of businesses that didn't make it and members who moved away, including founder and past president Teri O'Brien who relocated out of the area last fall." It looks like there is a "NJShore Parent" magazine run by Teri O'Brien(judging by the fact that magazine/website looks almost identical to Pocono Parent I assume it's one in the same): http://njshoreparent.com/Information/writer.html I would assume you could contact her here: Analomink, PA 18320 Phone: 800.417.1623 info@njshoreparent.com From people’s past comments and information as far as I know the magazine has closed for good. Doing a quick search I believe this is the same Teri (don’t quote me on that though) but it looks like she moved out of the area.

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100613/NEWS02/6130312/-1/rss01

“June 13, 2010

Thirteen women crowded around a table in Shawnee Inn’s River Room to talk business.

They are dedicated members of the Women Business Owners Association, a relatively young sorority that meets monthly despite numbers that have dwindled to 30 because of businesses that didn’t make it and members who moved away, including founder and past president Teri O’Brien who relocated out of the area last fall.”

It looks like there is a “NJShore Parent” magazine run by Teri O’Brien(judging by the fact that magazine/website looks almost identical to Pocono Parent I assume it’s one in the same):
http://njshoreparent.com/Information/writer.html

I would assume you could contact her here:
Analomink, PA 18320
Phone: 800.417.1623
info@njshoreparent.com

]]> Comment on Pocono Parent Magazine Shut Down? by Cathy Bittlingmeyer http://www.poconotalk.com/2010/03/16/pocono-parent-magazine-shut-down/comment-page-1/#comment-581 Cathy Bittlingmeyer Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:51:56 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/?p=328#comment-581 Hello, I am with the United Way and am looking for Teri O'Brien. Can you tell me is she still with Pocono Parent Magazine or did the magazine dissolve completely. Thanks Hello,
I am with the United Way and am looking for Teri O’Brien.
Can you tell me is she still with Pocono Parent Magazine or did the magazine dissolve completely.

Thanks

]]> Comment on Contact by Andrea Kimes http://www.poconotalk.com/contact/comment-page-1/#comment-497 Andrea Kimes Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:14:14 +0000 http://www.poconotalk.com/?page_id=195#comment-497 No, although many parts of the Poconos are very rural you definitely can't just pitch a tent in the middle of nowhere, at least I wouldn't recommend it. For safety purposes I would suggest that you camp at a state park where for a small fee (usually about $25/night) you can pitch a tent for the night with at least some security. We do have a lot of wildlife in the area, Black Bears, Coyotes and even the deer can be harmful if you bother them sometimes. Here is a list of state parks in the area: <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/region_northeast.aspx" rel="nofollow"> http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/region_northeast.aspx </a> Be sure to check if they have camping available as some parks are just recreational but most have at least some camping facilities. If you're staying at a state park there is at least some one knows where you are (gosh forbid something happen and you're in the middle of no where and no one is passing by), and there is usually recreational activities (hiking, biking, water activities, fishing, etc) so there are things to do as well. Good luck! No, although many parts of the Poconos are very rural you definitely can’t just pitch a tent in the middle of nowhere, at least I wouldn’t recommend it. For safety purposes I would suggest that you camp at a state park where for a small fee (usually about $25/night) you can pitch a tent for the night with at least some security. We do have a lot of wildlife in the area, Black Bears, Coyotes and even the deer can be harmful if you bother them sometimes. Here is a list of state parks in the area: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/region_northeast.aspx

Be sure to check if they have camping available as some parks are just recreational but most have at least some camping facilities. If you’re staying at a state park there is at least some one knows where you are (gosh forbid something happen and you’re in the middle of no where and no one is passing by), and there is usually recreational activities (hiking, biking, water activities, fishing, etc) so there are things to do as well.

Good luck!

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