Sofranko a candidate for Carbon County Commissioner

Michael J. Sofranko has announced that he will be seeking the Republican nomination for Carbon County Commissioner. A lifelong Carbon County resident, he is currently employed at Mack Trucks in Macungie. His three decades in municipal government include 14 years as mayor and 16 years as a Jim Thorpe Borough Councilman, 14 of which he spent as council president. During that time, he has served the residents with pride, dedication, and fiscal responsibility.

Under Sofranko’s oversight, Jim Thorpe’s police department has reduced crime and increased arrests for drug related offenses, demonstrating his commitment to the prosecution of drug offenders. He collaborated with the police chief to secure funding, including over $100,000 in Local Share Account grants, all of which ease the burden on taxpayers.

With a track record of approachability and bipartisanship, Sofranko’s ability to facilitate discussions with a commonsense approach is one of his strongest attributes. He believes that during demanding times of unknown rising costs for families, future tax burdens and fiscal responsibilities must be addressed.

Sofranko acknowledges that while growth within Carbon County is essential for the families to call “home,” changes cannot be drastic without input from its residents.

“In my 30-year involvement in local government from balancing

Help ALA honor military children

The Weatherly American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 will host a celebration of the military child this Friday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the post home. Come and help honor the children of deployed and active military. The ALA will also recognize retired veterans and their children.

Everyone young and old, big and small is invited to enjoy cookies and ice cream sundaes with the American Legion Auxiliary. Military children will receive a certificate and a balloon. Reservations are appreciated but not budgets and the oversight of police to listening and understanding taxpayers,” he said, “I’ve learned that we must work together and respect each other’s opinions to develop the solutions needed to address the financial and quality of life issues facing every Carbon County resident.”

Sofranko is the son of

Florence (Butchko) and the late James Sofranko. He graduated from Marian Catholic High School and earned an Associate Degree from Lincoln Technical Institute. He is married to Therese Krebs of Jim Thorpe for 35 years. They have two children. Michael is a member of the Pennsylvania State Police, and his wife required. Contact Georgia Farrow at 570-427-4527.

Christina is a special education teacher. He is a proud grandfather to their two children. His daughter, Emily, is a special education teacher at Tamaqua Area School District.

He is 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and worships at Immaculate Conception Parish, formerly St. Joseph’s in Jim Thorpe.

Dinner benefits

Little League

Hazleton Elks Lodge 200 is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner to benefit the Hazleton Little League on Sunday, April 23, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Elks lodge, 635 E. Broad St. in Hazleton.

Tickets are $10 each, and are available from any Little League coach, or at the door the day of the dinner.