Contributed photo This October 5 blaze in Trail’s End recreational camping community in Shohola, PA resulted in the death of the owner’s dog and the destruction of the trailer.

Trails End: a tragedy in the offing?

Shohola Township pleads for access

By SANDY LONG

SHOHOLA, PA—The first recent fire at Trails End recreational camping community on September 24 destroyed two trailers, damaged a third and caused multiple propane tanks to explode. The second, only 11 days later, resulted in the death of a dog and loss of another trailer.

In an attempt to avoid further tragedy, the Shohola Township Board of Supervisors approved a motion at its October 9 meeting to send a letter to the community’s board of directors and community manager to request “unfettered access” to the gated community for the purpose of identifying remaining hazards.

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Woodstone CEO pleads guilty in New Jersey

Schoor to be sentenced for conspiracy

By FRITZ MAYER

NEWARK, NJ—Howard Schoor, the CEO of the Woodstone Companies, which built the expensive custom homes at The Chapin Estate in Bethel, NY, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the public after admitting to paying $15,000 to the former mayor and to the sewer authority chairman of Ocean Township. In return, the officials supported efforts by the engineering firm Schoor DePalma, founded by Schoor, to win contracts from the township.

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Dessin fire leaves shelter ‘homeless’

By SANDY LONG

HONESDALE, PA—For now, the 82 homeless dogs and cats that were housed at Dessin Animal Shelter when a fire torched a shed and part of the main building on October 7 have found temporary shelter in area homes. But a more permanent solution must be determined, since the shelter will be unable to house animals for several weeks pending cleanup and repairs to the 40-year-old facility.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Bethel pursues new town barn
• Community conversations: Gas Exploration
• Mayfield ethanol plant stalled
• Forbes on firefighters
• Registration heavy in Pike and Wayne
• Blind vet’s benefit lowered
• Costumed kids and canines: Must be PumpkinFest!

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