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Kidder Supervisors hear LOVE Kidder, not warehouses message by Seth Isenberg A crowd nearly overflowed the room as Kidder Township supervisors met for their first regular meeting of 2024 on January 23. A large group of well-wishers attended as patrolman Austin Bott was honored with plaques and appreciation. Another large group of about three dozen people were members of the LOVE Kidder Township organization, who attended to speak out against proposed new warehouse buildings along Route 940 in the north part of the township. Six of the LOVE Kidder Township members spoke during the audience participation portion. Many are long-time residents, here 30 years and more. Topics include changing zoning codes and municipal ordinances to better protect

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properties against clearcutting, and strengthening forest management codes. Members advocated monitoring of adverse health effects of warehouse activity. Group members promised to become more active in all future projects including attending meetings with their own engineer. Member David Hunter explained the group’s motivation: “the crown jewels of our area are the streams and forests.” He wants to better protect them. A large number of television reporters were also present. LOVE Kidder Township planned to attend the upcoming zoning meeting, February 7, and will return to the monthly supervisors meeting on February 27. After the audience participation, supervisors completed a short regular meeting (story, page 4).

Supervisor Dr. Pat Holland, on the computer, keys information for the Powerpoint as Talon Fogal describes the proposal for seeking grants to build a township-wide network of walking and biking trails. Their presentation was made during Penn Forest Township’s February supervisors meeting. JPK: Seth Isenberg

Penn Forest eliminates Per Capita Tax by Seth Isenberg Carbon County’s largest municipality, Penn Forest Township, already levies no property tax. Starting with 2025’s tax cycle,

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Penn-Kidder campus air quality questioned by Lori R. Cooper During public participation at the January Jim Thorpe School Board Amanda Quezada, parent of two elementary school students, expressed concerns about noxious fumes at the Penn Kidder Campus. This concern has been going on for two years according to teachers and parents. Principal Holly Mordaunt spoke at the November School Board meeting, following the November 15 evacuation of

students from the second floor. Parents were not notified about the evacuation until the following day. Mordaunt stated,” It frightens me, there have been ongoing fumes. This is not the first time, it’s been going on for at least two years and was so bad that I had to leave my office.” The board responded that they believe winds are forcing the fumes into the vents and they will also look at the chimney. Mordaunt asked if teachers are going to be

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kept informed, to which the response was that the union rep would do so. There was assurance that an environmental study is being done and parents and staff would be notified of the results. Mordaunt noted that there had been no letter or email informing school staff or parents of the concerns. On November 17, Jim Thorpe Area School District superintendent Robert Presley sent an email to all parents with the subject line ‘Environmental Study.’ The email included: “Health concerns were expressed to the administration and School Board by some staff members at the PK Campus. Due to these concerns… decided to initiate an environmental study of the PK Campus building and grounds. The study is ongoing at this point, and the final report will be completed within the coming months… Through this environmental study, the District is doing its due diligence to ensure the safety of our staff and students.” Following up at the January meeting, Quezada noted that both of her children at the Elementary School were complaining of headaches, respiratory and gastrointestinal issues, as well as being irritated and sleepy. She was contacted by the school’s nurse that her 12 year-old son was flushed, with red ears, throat and face, but was not informed that there was just an evacuation of part of the school. Once home he vomited. He has a history of respiratory distress with no incidents until very recently. She took her children to the

pediatrician who advised her to keep them out of school. Both children will continue to have blood work done to see if there is any change in the results. She noted that she wants her children to be in a physical school setting, especially since they missed so much during Covid. She asked if there were carbon monoxide detectors in the building, but no response was given. Quezada stated, “There has been two years of concern about chemicals that the children should not be exposed to. I send my children to school with the idea that they are safe and healthy. You have not done your duty to keep them safe

and healthy.” Superintendent Presley responded, “Tests have been done two times and are only slightly elevated, not to the level you suggest. We have a contractor looking at raising the chimney and have found nothing toxic or corrosive. The only elevated level was from the chimney stack. We have to wait to get a contractor and it is in the works.” Presley noted that a full report will be done in the next couple of weeks and that the chimney will get done. When asked if the results would be available to parents and staff he responded “yes.”

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Penn Forest Continued from page 1

On a 4-1 vote, supervisors are looking to adopt a parental leave policy giving 6 weeks off at full pay. Supervisor Dr. Pat Holland voted no, feeling the pay should be 60 to 70%. The steps to draft an ordinance will begin. A presentation of a concept to construct a series of gravel multi-use trails through the township for walking, and biking was given by local businessman and interested citizen Talon Fogal and Dr. Holland. Holland had broached the idea at a meeting this fall. A slide show was given on the idea and its possibilities. The idea is to seek grants to study the how a trail could fit into various places – some shared on private property and more on public lands.

The first phase would start near the park. Building trails farther out north and south to connect other parts of the township would be phased, depending on grants. It is hoped that grants could fund the entire trails construction. In later phases Hickory Run State Park, Lake Harmony and even Jim Thorpe could be connected. The idea was warmly supported by supervisors and audience members. A proposal by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce to host a cornhole tournament as a business mixer with food and beer at the township park on Thursday evening, July 25, got stuck. Supervisors chairman Roger Meckes told organizer Jessica Kohutka that he “is 100% against alcohol in the park.” It was explained the event

would be adults-21+ and beer dispensing carefully supervised. Meckes does not want to set a precedent. It was noted park rules say ‘NO Alcohol.’ Other supervisors were of mixed opinions on the idea. Former supervisor Judy Knappenberger agreed with Meckes that the park should have no alcohol. The item was tabled. A Color Run Festival raising money for Hardship Heroes was given approval to be held Sunday, June 23 at the township park. Since they are bringing food vendors, it was pointed out that these vendors will need liability insurance per park rules. In other business, residents of the Beltzville Lake Estates, Indian Mountain Lakes and Towamensing Trails property owners’ associations are exempted from being required to pay for a

township garbage permit. Discussion made it clear that these members can buy a permit if they want one. OIIS Innovative Industrial Solutions was added to the list for hireas-needed snow plowing contractors at a rate of $85 an hour for one truck. The company was used during the last snowstorm and did well. Roadmaster Meckes reported that the tree contractor continues to do a good job. He also asked area drivers to give the township’s plow crews extra room to help them do their jobs safely. The township will be a member of the Carbon County Council of Governments and appointed supervisor Christian Bartulovich as a delegate. Dues are $100. Under right-to-knows, 63

administrative and financial requests and 60 zoning & septic requests were responded to. The Zoning Department reported conduction 106 UCC inspections in January, and issued 11 zoning permits, 7 zoning certificates of occupancy, 6 business CofOs, and permitted construction of three new homes. Bills were $271,942. A big chunk of that was two payments to Titan Tree Service totaling $112,115. The fire truck fund was paid $30,000. Each of the fire companies received $13,750 as their quarterly payments. Barry Isett & Associates was paid $21,886 for building permit work and $4,388 for zoning work. $9,503 covers Highmark Blue Shield, $8,750 pays Cargill for road salt. Supervisors meet next on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m.

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Kidder Supervisors say hello, and goodbye by Seth Isenberg

Kidder Township Chief of Police Matthew Kuzma presented now retired KTP patrolman Austin Bott with a beautiful custom plaque in honor of his 33+ years of service to the department and the township. Photos by Seth Isenberg

Celebrating Our 35 th Year!

Kidder Township supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on January 23 and introduced the new Township Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Norato, filling an important vacancy. Norato has served as planning commission administrator. Code enforcement officer Andrew Ray stepped up to add parttime Zoning Officer to his titles and workload. Sonia Pate is a new hire, and will be a township clerk and assistant Right-ToKnow officer. In new business, Preservation Graystone LLC requested and was given permission to do timber harvesting on their property to help set up the first steps towards new homes being built on their 7,000-acre Albrightsville property. After comments by members of LOVE Kidder Township, the township made special presentations of a beautiful plaque honoring the recently retired Austin Bott, and the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad also offered a “thank

And more love for the retired Austin Bott as the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad presented him with a plaque as well. Here are LHRS Assistant Chief Kerril Lanum, Bott, and Scott Wuttke, LHRS’ Operations Director. you” and a plaque. A thank-you was also

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Carbon Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2024 The Carbon County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for a number of scholarships available to students graduating from Carbon County school districts this year. Scholarships range from $500 to $8,000. Qualified students are invited to submit their applications online at www.cccfoundpa. org. Applications are due March 1. The following scholarships are available for 2024: The Anastasia Susko Memorial Scholarship awards $1,500 to a qualified female senior graduating from Jim Thorpe. Applicants should have a proven record of academic success with at least a 3.0 GPA cumulative

average over the time period of two years prior to graduation and should demonstrate leadership and compassion despite having faced adversity. The Coach Carroll Memorial Scholarship, established by the Lady Panther Basketball Club in memory of Coach Brian “Har” Carroll who passed away in 2022. This scholarship awards $500 each to four students who participate in the 2024 Coach Carroll Classic basketball tournament on January 13th between Panther Valley and Jim Thorpe. The Eugene “Peck” Armbruster Memorial

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senior graduating from Palmerton. This scholarship can be renewed for up to four years, for a total of $8,000 per student. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and community or volunteer involvement. Preference will be given to students who are or have been active in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts for at least four years, though this is not a requirement.

The Hunters Heroes Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Hunter Kurak Wolfe, awards $500 to a qualified senior graduating from Jim Thorpe. Applicants should exhibit great leadership and involvement throughout their community. An unsung hero who reflects hard work, courage, and passion in all that they do.

The Tyler Strong Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Tyler Kowatch, awards $500 to a qualified senior graduating from Jim Thorpe who is seeking to further his or her education at a trade/technical school or community college. The scholarship will be based on merit alone which should be demonstrated through good attendance and character; the ideal candidate is someone who is fair, friendly and a peacemaker among peers. Preference will be given to a track and field athlete.

The Orioles Scouting Scholarship, established by the Lehighton Orioles Nest #183, awards $500 to a Carbon County senior who is currently active in Boy or Girl Scouts with a strong record of volunteerism and community service. The Susan J. Tisiker Memorial Scholarship, established by Donald Katz, Esq. in memory of his wife, awards $2,000 to a qualified

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Seth’s Sightings It is so very nice to get well past 5 o’clock at night and enjoy the sunset then. Neither Ruth nor I are fans of the season of darkness, so I am counting the days until Daylight Saving returns in early March. I don’t mind that we get light now before 7 in the morning, it’s just that as my work has me at my keyboard late into the night, the value of the morning light is far less strong than in the evening. Ruth and I finally made it inside the Mohegan Sun Arena to see a WBS Penguins hockey game. We’ve not gotten season passes this year, so picked this game because it was also part of Hockey Fights Cancer. A variety of fundraising towards cancer research and supporting locals with cancer was going on, and we were drawn to the Paint the Ice event that place once everything was done with the game itself. The game was close, and our guys found the one goal they needed to tie it up in the very last six seconds. Except, the goal was waived off by the officials, so the locals went down to defeat. We lined up to go down to the ice level, having signed the waiver that a) we’ll behave ourselves, and b) if we manage to fall on our duffs, they don’t have to fix us, — we just waited for the time all of us could go out. Finding ourselves toward the back of the line, folks were all spread out by the time I rolled up to the rink. We got our cups of paint, and went out to paint on the center ice area, in an open spot. We put names of folks that cancer had taken, and wishes for strength for folks

fighting cancer including myself. Ruth did most of the painting, then wandered off to talk to other people from our area. I started painting on my own, and then gained a helper. A Wilkes University student decorated our area with some red painted hearts. Satisfied with our work, we carefully rolled off the rink, and then out into the night, knowing we had donated for a good cause and had some fun. The Penguin’s opponent that night was the Hershey Bears. The Bears have been winning an amazing eight out of ten games lately. They are way out in front in first place in the division. Our Penguins are fighting to keep third place. They are promising and can be exciting. It looks good for a run into the playoffs. Ruth and I enjoyed opening day at The Canteen restaurant at the Camptel on Route 534 just east of Hickory Run State Park last Thursday. I had beef ribs — very tasty in homemade sauce, but the

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winner was the pork ribs — a heaping plateful of ribs painted with a delicious sauce (really — wow). When the weather warms, there’s a big deck as well. The restaurant has a good crew on the bar and experienced wait staff. We are eager to return. They are a welcome addition to our restaurant scene — a bit more than 10 miles from downtown White Haven. The Camptel glamping resort business is clever and shows a lot of heart. It’s a fine addition to the area lodging mix. Football championship games were fun to watch. The Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce sure did put on a show with his record-setting game…Hall of Famer? He did it again for the Super Bowl, as part of QB Patrick Mahomes receiving corps, and as a key blocker. ‘Twas a great game, with the bonus of overtime. Congrats to the Chiefs, players, staff and even fans. Last Monday was a medical day — meaning a drive to Philadelphia for a CT scan at PennMed and then visit with my surgeon. CT scan shows

the cancer is stable, great news. Surgeon wants to hold off on removing it, maybe until fall. In the meantime, I manage. We finished our day in Philly by going out to an Indian meal with a close friend, then drove home with a late evening stop at Trader Joe’s. This week is a busy one, and we’ll make it through even with the Tuesday snowstorm. Ruth and I are celebrating 34 years being married. A Penn’s Peak show by Tony Kishman who performed Paul McCartney

tunes mostly from the Wings era. He was fine, with a great band, and Penn’s Peak were wonderful hosts. A wide variety of tribute bands are due on stage coming up — at really reasonable prices, and most every seat is a good one. Mauch Chunk Opera House is hosting a tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra Feb. 17 which we also hope to attend. Check out the Opera House’s list of Celtic bands coming here soon. So — here’s to busy weeks, and keeping healthy. Strength to all with cancer.

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Letter to the Editor To the Editor:

Four Truck Terminals On Rte. 940 In Kidder Township 2.2 miles of Rte. 940 in Kidder Twp. are targeted for four truck terminals. Now operating, the first is 1.8 miles Southwest of the Moseywood Road/ Rt. 940 intersection. 1.1-million sq. ft. and 45 acres of impervious surface jeopardize the Black Creek High-Quality Waters EPAclassified and protected wild trout stream and related watersheds. The second, approved by the Township Board of Supervisors (BOS) in

October 2023, will be operated on already-cleared property 0.4 miles Northeast of the Moseywood Road /940 intersection. A third truck terminal being reviewed by the Township will operate across from the 1.1-million sq.ft. terminal. A fourth along Rte. 940 may be in the works not far from Jack Frost Ski Resort. Current Rte. 940 commercial zoning approved by the BOS allows for these truck terminals. Come to all the BOS

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IML groups formed to show care for community by Lori R. Cooper

Indian Mountain Lake in Albrightsville started ‘IML Cares,’ a new team that is “dedicated to the betterment of the community at large, primarily focused on charitable efforts for not just our community, but the entire area,” according to its mission statement. The mission statement has four core values: compassion, inclusivity, collaboration and empowerment. Trivia night was held as the first event to fundraise for the fight against leukemia and lymphoma. Held in the community clubhouse, hotdogs with sauerkraut, nachos and meatball sandwiches were on the menu. Delicious desserts included strawberry shortcake cupcakes, giant cookies and ice cream with lots of yummy toppings. Olivia Rosenberger, a senior at Jim Thorpe high school led the trivia rounds with plenty of pizazz. Rosenberger had contacted the community office about using the clubhouse for a fundraiser and this coincided with the start of IML Cares. Rosenberger is a senior

at Jim Thorpe and got involved in fundraising with co-candidate Harmony Berk raising funds for the Student Visionaries of the Year Program, competing with other students to see who can raise the most money to fight blood cancer. Rosenberger and Berk, TEAM2024BackForMore, will be attending the February 24 grand finale celebration. Categories included general knowledge, and groups of five. It seemed like everyone was scratching their head when hearing the names of five members of a boy band and trying to figure out if it was NSYNC, the Backstreet Boys or New Kids on the Block. IML general manager Kelly McDermott and bookkeeper Linda Huber spearheaded IML Cares as Huber noted, “We need to educate our community about different outreach programs, get involved and come together.” Following several rounds of trivia the crowd enjoyed music bingo. Each bingo sheet had the same song names listed but in different orders. A clip of a song was played to mark your spot. Prizes included flavored hot

chocolate, hot sauce and flavorings for coffee. Funds were also raised through a $1 chance to guess the amount of candy in a container — made a bit more challenging by having cough drops in there too, which were not counted. This first event raised $645 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The vision of IML Cares is that “Every member of our community has the opportunity to thrive and where the collective spirit of unity and support creates a foundation for lasting positive change.” Upcoming events include a blood drive, meals on wheels fund drive and raising funds for A.W.S.O.M, (the Animal Welfare Society of Monroe County), an organization that provides shelter and helps find homes for homeless animals. The community is also planning to bring in the mammogram mobile. To donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma drive go to https//events.lls.org/lv/ svoylv24/orosenberger The team’s goal is to raise $75,000-$100,000 and they are also looking for sponsors.

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Volunteer Fire Companies reports Penn Forest Twp Volunteer Fire Co #1 February 3 at 12:53 PM · Recycling container at the transfer station caught fire. Responding to the call were both of Penn Forest Fire Co’s

and Lake Harmony. Transfer station is back in business. February 2 The new AC/heater unit was put in place today and the old one removed. See photo at right.

January 21 The volunteers of PFTVFC congratulate Fire Chief Ralph Lennon of Lake Harmony VFC for the commendation he was presented with from State Representative Doyle Heffley

that recognizes Fire Chief Lennon’s accomplishments and 62 years of commitment to the fire service in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. January 6 · The Whispering Pines Banquet Hall at Penn Forest Twp Vol Fire Co 1 will be closed January and February for renovations. No breakfast during these months but we look forward to seeing you in March.

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Feb 10 Engine 2210 responded to a possible dwelling fire off Route 903. As units began responding, they were advised that the original location reported (area of Route 903 and Church Road) was incorrect and that the original caller, and a controlled burn notification, were near Jordan Road. Engine 2210 confirmed a controlled burn on Jordan Road upon arrival. Feb 8 Rescue 2255 and Engine 2210 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Mountain Road, Indian Mountain Lakes. PFTVFC#1 and Lehighton ALS also

responded. Engine 2210, Tanker 2233, and Ladder 2222 responded with PFTVFC#1 to a dumpster fire on Transfer Station Road. Crews assisted with extinguishment and overhaul. Ladder 2222 established a fill site off Water Birch Drive. Tanker 1731 also responded. Jan 30 Gas Leak Responded to a gas leak on Behrens Road with PFTVFC#1. 26 Jan Reported Transformer Fire Engine 2210 responded to a reported transformer fire on Wyandot Way, Pleasant Valley West with District 12. 26 Jan Engine 2210 assisted the PA State Police in Indian Mountain Lakes last night. 17 Jan Faulty CO Alarm Responded to a CO alarm on Unionville Road with PFTVFC#1 and Lehighton ALS. 15 Jan Wind Causes Outages Engine 2210 responded to a tree on wire fire on Spencer Lane, Towamensing Trails. This has led to a large power outage throughout Towamensing Trails. District 12 also responded. 15 Jan Engine 2210 responded to wires down on Mansi Drive, Indian Mountain Lakes. 13 Jan Tree on Wire Fire & MVA Engine 2210 and Tanker 2233 responded to a tree on wire fire on Teddyuscung Trail, Towamensing Trails. District 12 also responded. 13 Jan Rescue 2255, Engine 2210, and Brush 2244 responded to a motor vehicle accident See FIRE CO. REPORTS, page 10

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Fire Co. Reports

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The new Tanker truck has arrived and is in service. The second new truck is due in April. Feb 6 Some of our members came down to Station 2 to help clean out 1653 our 2011 E-One Engine which has been sold and goes to its new company on Saturday. Bingo this Saturday. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Kitchen opens at 5. Bingo starts at 6. Small package

is $28, large package $33. Quickies are not included in packages, they are a fast calling game. They cost $5. Reminder we have some changes as well. If your birthday falls on the week of our bingo night Sunday to Saturday and you win you will get an extra $10 if you show proof with a valid drivers license. We will be doing a progressive jackpot;

Jackpot starts at $500 if you bingo in 50 numbers. Every week it progresses up $20 per week as well as a number a week. Kitchen

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The Carbon Model Railroad Society is sponsoring its Spring Train Meet on Sunday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Diamond Fire Co. Bingo Hall, located at 110 Main St., Walnutport. This is a model railroad, toy train and railroadiania sale for the serious and amateur railroad and model train collector. Food will be available for purchase from the Bingo Hall Kitchen. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under free with an adult. There is plenty of free parking.

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Hatchery Road bridge info aired at meeting with Heffley, Tpk. A meeting about the Hatchery Road bridge replacement was held on February 8 at the Penn Forest Township building. Organized by State Representative Doyle Heffley, the meeting gave affected residents the chance to hear Turnpike officials and engineers explain the project, and in return tell the officials how the project affects them. Work is due to begin on March 1. The road is to be closed for at least seven months as the old bridge is demolished and the new bridge built. The project is

expected to be complete by October 31. The closure means eight families, many with elderly members, and businesses including PPL and the Buckeye Pipeline, who are cut off from Route 903 by the work will be making an over 25-mile ride to get mail or access the township. As for public safety, ambulance and fire companies have plans in place, and State Police will be patrolling the area regularly. Emergency services will have cards from the Turnpike to access the emergency ramp at Hatchery Road.

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He added that the project contractor will be supplying a dumpster for the neighbors so that they need not have to make the long run to the Transfer Station.

Dean’s List Roster Cedar Crest College Heather Sanders of Albrightsville

Commonwealth University Dean’s List—Kaitlyn Rowen, of Albrightsville, Mansfield campus; Thomas Smith, of Albrightsvlle, Bloomsburg campus; Devon Bourke, of Jim Thorpe, Bloomsburg campus; Leah Figura, of Jim Thorpe, Bloomsburg campus; Brooke McKeon, of Jim Thorpe, Bloomsburg campus; Amanda Melber, of Jim Thorpe, Bloomsburg campus; Jordan Remmel, of Jim Thorpe, Lock Haven campus; Megan Rosahac, of Jim Thorpe, Lock Haven campus President’s List— Julienne Pheiffer, of Jim Thorpe, Bloomsburg campus Delaware Valley University Jennifer Cartwright of Jim Thorpe

East Stroudsburg University Jada Mahmde of Albrightsville, Amber Martes of Albrightsville, Erin McArdle of Jim Thorpe, Rylee Rockwell of Albrightsville, Maya Cruz of Albrightsville, Mason Lazorick of Jim Thorpe, Richard Guerra of Albrightsville, Joseph Kwietniak of Albrightsville, Joshua Brazezicke of Albrightsville, Mackenzie Craven of Albrightsville, Kaitlin Diaz of Albrightsville, Thomas Grant of Albrightsville, Dominique Griffith of Albrightsville, Ana Laska of Albrightsville

of West Chester East High School, is pursuing a bachelor of arts in English. Carlie Garner of Jim Thorpe, a graduate of Jim Thorpe Senior High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing. Gabrielle Cinicola of Jim Thorpe, a graduate of Jim Thorpe Senior High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science.

Grove City College Connor Rodgers, a Business Analysis major at Grove City College from Jim Thorpe, a 2021 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Rodgers (Natalie) from Jim Thorpe

University of Scranton Kirtan M. Patel of Albrightsville, a senior computer science major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences; Andrea A. Navarro of Albrightsvlle, a senior accounting major in the University’s Kania School of Management; Lauren N. Bos of Jim Thorpe, a freshman kinesiology major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies

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nearly 80 feet, with a higher clearance over the Turnpike. Heffley thanked the Turnpike for sending its team to explain its project to residents and township officials.

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Muhlenberg College Rachel Alexander of Jim Thorpe University of Delaware Aurora Van Auken of Albrightsvlle

York College of Pennsylvania Owen Brady of Jim Thorpe, a Mechanical Engineering major and member of the Class of 2025

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Bach and Handel Chorale to present Palm Sunday evening concert The Bach and Handel Chorale, based out of Jim Thorpe, will present “The Passion of Christ” composed by George Frideric Handel, with text composed by Barthold Heinrich Brockes and edited by Denys Darlow. The performance will be Palm Sunday evening, March 24, beginning at 4 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 319 South Avenue, Jim Thorpe. There is no admission but a free will offering will be accepted. The Passion of Christ or, as it is commonly called,

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The 49ers lost the Super Bowl, but they won when it comes to this by Shayne Mogilski ESPN’s Seth Wickersham reported recently that NFL owners are unhappy about how much draft compensation the San Francisco 49ers have earned for developing coaches and executives of color. For those who are unaware, in 2020, the NFL adopted Resolution JC2A, which rewarded teams for developing minority assistant coaches and frontoffice executives who leave for head coach and general manager positions on other teams. Teams losing one minority staffer through HC or GM promotion earn that team a 3rd round compensatory pick in each of the subsequent two drafts. Losing multiple earns that team three years of 3rd round compensatory picks, with a maximum compensatory of 3 picks for any given draft. This resolution showed that giving these candidates real opportunities to succeed would be greatly rewarded. The 49ers took that as a massive opportunity, as over the past few years, plenty of former staff members have been holding significant positions across the league. Mike McDaniel, Robert Saleh, and Demeco Ryans are head coaches across the league, with Ran Carthon and Martin Mayhew occupying General Manager roles. The 49ers accrued so many picks over the last few years that the compensation for the Houston Texans hiring Ryans won’t start until 2025. San Fran had already reached maximum

compensation through this upcoming draft before that move. Yet, despite losing so much talent over the last few years, the 49ers continue to develop across the board, and this season, the team made it to the Super Bowl, and dissenting NFL owners contend that the 49ers are being overcompensated with selections. Why? The 49ers have amassed a significant advantage that will make it much more difficult for other teams to overcome for the foreseeable future. The funny thing about the argument is that the Rule is doing precisely what it was designed to do: incentivizing developing person-of-color candidates who historically have had a harder time getting their foot into the door. Previously, the NFL tried to incorporate more diversity in their hiring process by adding the Rooney Rule (2003), which requires teams hiring for prominent positions to interview at least one minority candidate. While well intended, on its own, the Rooney Rule inevitably became an obstacle for teams to continue business as usual. It did not change the hiring process for the better. Don’t get me wrong, the Rooney Rule was a step up of the system they had before. Getting an interview--even a bogus one--could lead to future opportunities down the line. However, it became clear that you can’t fix the problem by giving teams another box to check. So rather than focusing on teams just interviewing

any minority candidate, this resolution encourages teams to invest more in development and reward them if they go on to bigger and better things. The argument of just hiring someone because they’re a minority doesn’t work because teams only get compensation for being promoted off of their staff. If the hiring executive doesn’t hire well and the team struggles, they’re still on the hook and may not get another chance. No matter what, teams must hire whom they believe are the best fit for the job. All this resolution does is encourage teams hiring assistants to give the edge to the minority candidate if they’re just as good or better than the rest of the field. For NFL owners upset with this development, instead of complaining about the 49ers taking advantage of a system, how about doing this: FOLLOW THE 49ER’S LEAD! ___________ Bills fan and University at Buffalo MBA graduate Shayne Mogilski wrote previously at Wildcat Sports. He authored this commentary for The Sports Column.

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Carbon County property transfers through February 4 Kidder Township Randell E. Pilecki to Daniel Osenbach, 37 Black Bear Pass, White Haven, property at 37 Black Bear Pass, $242,000. Mary T. Kovalevich to Ruth K. Smith, Dallas, PA, property on Beaver Boulevard, $1. Ruth K. Smith to Judson Edwards, Westville, New Jersey, property on Beaver Boulevard, $22,000. Harry Meyers to Michael Hastry, Wilmington, Delaware, property at 109 Nordic, Lake Harmony, $331,000. Irene H. Scolnick to Phillip Adam Burchman, Blakeslee, House 194, Snow Ridge, Section B-1, $1. Idyllic Realty, LLC, to JU1 Assets, LLC, Easton, property at 657 Pennsylvania 940, White Haven, $128,888. Tracey Atkinson Tyson to Gordon K. Wollenberg, Chalfont, property at 90 Springhill Road, White Haven, $317,500. Marjorie Steel to Marjorie Steel, 974 State Route 940, White Haven, property at 974 State Route 940, $1. Jack R. Grasso to Judson Edwards, Westville, New Jersey, property on Black Bear Pass, Lake Harmony, $7,500. 58 Lake View, LLC, to Pocono Villa, LLC, Plainsboro, New Jersey, property at 58 Lakeview Drive, Lake Harmony,

$1,250,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Matthew Stanisic, Harrisburg, property on Sunny Glade, Holiday Poconos, $2,600. Anthony S. Palagano to Megan Kenary, Blue Bell, property at 40 Summit Wind Drive, Lake Harmony, $400,000. Carl Rushinski to Carly Coleman, Telford, property at 55 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, $205,000. MGR Properties, LLC, to Edward F. Kroener, Morgantown, property at 51 Warbler Court, Lake Harmony, $335,000. Bags Lux, LLC, to Bags Lux, LLC, Drums, two transactions, property at 217 Moseywood Court, and property on Moseywood Court, Lake Harmony, $1 each. Dorothy Giovannone Lake Drive Truth to Dorothy F. Giovannone, 176 Shore Drive, Lake Harmony, property at 176 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1. K Mar Properties, Inc., to SA1 Square One Realty, LLC, Bloomsburg, property at routes 903 and 534 (2772) State Route 903, $1,326,000 Laura A. Alfieri to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Allentown, property on South River Street, White Haven, $1. Mountain Laurel Resorts Holdings, LLC, to ZH Monroe Real Estate, LLVC,

Wilkes-Barre, vacant land, Treetops Circle, $50,000. Juanita Trubilla to Sergey Trofimov, 17 Fernwood Drive, P.O. Box 308, Albrightsville, property at 17 Fernwood Drive, $5,000. John Medina to John Pesci, Stroudsburg, property at 75 Wood St., Lake Harmony, $208,000. Shenandoah M. Sarge to LH Destination, LLC, Bristol, property at 588 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $250,000. 377 South Lake, LLC, to Wonder Woods Rental, LLC, Wood Ridge, New Jersey, property at 377 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $393,000. James G. Brennenstuhl Jr. to Raro, LLC, Dresher, property at 8 Castagnola Drive, Lake Harmony, $225,000. TMC Management Corporation to Peter Minichino III, 613B W. Oak Lane, White Haven, property at 613B W. Oak Lane, $309,790. TMC Management Corporation to Robert M. Santillio, 613A W. Oak Lane, White Haven, property ay 613A W. Oak Lane, $277,625. U.DS. Bank, N.A., to Maga Investments, LLC, East Stroudsburg, property at 37 Laurel Lane, Albrightsville, $115,000. Richard C. Andrews to Steven R. Andrews, 900 E. Dellen Lane, Weatherly, Lot , Plan of Lots of Helen LaBarre at Lake, $1. Robert J. Marguccio to Gregory Robinson, Catonsville, Maryland, property at 37 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $450,000. Holiday Pocono Civic Association to Todd Newton, Georgetown, Delaware,

Holiday Poconos Lot 53, Section L, Hemlock Forest, $5,000. Penn Forest Township Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to David Keller, 183 Jean Drive, Brodheadsville, 50 percent interest in property on Brittany Drive, Valley View Estates, $1,683. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Jason Keller, 1933 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, property at 82 Patten Circle, Albrightsville, $128,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to William A. Vasquez, Brooklyn, New York, property on Old Stage Road, Mt. Pocahontas, $967. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Ygnacio Mosquea, Howard Beach, New York, property at Old Stage Road and Minisink Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, $929. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Jose L. Antonetti, 80 Shawnee Trail, Albrightsville, property at 54 Skyline Drive, Indian Mountain Lakes, $65,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Hakeem Mustafaa Abdul, 64 Lenape Trail, Albrightsville, property at 64 Lenape Trail, Indian Mountain lakes, $1,159. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Michael A. Ferran, 17 Poplar Drive, Albrightsville, property on Navajo Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, $1,158. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Kelly S. Keays, 18 Chestnut Lane, Jim Thorpe, property on Chestnut Lane, Hickory Run Forest, $3,100. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Paul G. Romero, 20 Arapahoe Road, Albrightsville, property on Arapahoe Road, Mt. Pocahontas, $1,551.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Jose L. Antonetti, 80 Shawnee Trail, Albrightsville, two transactions, properties on Old Stage Road, Mt. Pocahontas, and at Stoney Mountain Road and Markham Way, Towamensing Trails, $1,084 and $2,000, respectively. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Patrick Macip, Kearny, New Jersey, property at Blackfoot and Chinock trails, Mt. Pocahontas, $786. Leo J. Bott to Nathan Melber, 51 Primrose Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 14 Berry Run Drive, Albrightsville, $15,873. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Vitali Pozh, 27 W. Mountain Top Road, Summit Hill, two transactions, property on North Sycamore Drive, Hickory Run Forest and property at North Sycamore Drive and Lauren Lane, Hickory Run Forest, $2,000 and $2,300, respectively. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to James Schatz, Gilbertsville, property on Pawnee Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, $1,200. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Ygnacio Mosquea, Howard Beach, New York, property on Twin Lake Road, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1,063. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Bammm Properties, LLC, Souderton, two transactions, properties on Mountain Road, Indian Mountain Lakes, $2,500 and $2,700, respectively. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to John P. Sharp, 28 Pinecrest Lane, Jim Thorpe, property on Hickory Run Lake, Hickory Run Forest, $1,385. See TRANSFERS, page 16

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Transfers

Continued from page 15 Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Adam Detweiler, 76 Shadblue Lane, Jim Thorpe, two transactions property on Wargo Drive and property at Wargo Drive ad Shadblue Lane, both in John Wargo Development, $3,365 and $5,200, respectively. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Mustafaa Abdul Hakeem, 64 Lenape Trail, Albrightsville, two transactions, properties on Lenape Trail, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1,064 each. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Tatyana Shapovalova, 27 W. Mountain Top Road, Summit Hill, property on Jeans Drive, Penn Forest Streams, $2,330. BLVCK Cabin 3, LLC, to Anthony Rawlins, Dallas, Texas, property at 42 Mansi Trail, Albrightsville, $330,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Mazzella Properties, 1404 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property on Yellow Run Road, Penn Forest Streams, $4,400. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Gregory Hudacko, Bayonne, New Jersey, property at 188 Eliot Lane, Towamensing Trails, $5,000. Mario Lagido to Lawrence Getz, 1752 State Rt. 534, Albrightsville, Lot 8, Ursula Getz Subdivision, $80,000. Deborah M. Visconto to Dorothy Creevey, Bechtelsville, property at 106 Spencer Lane, Albrightsville, $350,000. Steven J. Kucher to Glenn A. Kucher, Collegeville, property at 109 Muilton Way, Albrightsville, $1. Adam Szubartowicz to Cozy Square, LLC, Philadelphia, property on Longfellow

Circle, Towamensing Trails, $42,000. Charlotte Beers Koenig to Joseph Cuffari, 11 Hoh Trail, Albrightsville, property on Hoh Trail, $5,000. Thomas J. Keegan to Justin Kapusta, Richboro, property at 10 Arnold Mews, Albrightsville, $240,000. Terry Wilson Baird to Happy Neighbor, LLC, 1787 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, Lot D-2, Pleasant Valley West, $85,000. Michael R. Kath to Michael R. Kath, 30 Nosirrah Road, Albrightsville, property at 30 Nosirrah Road, $1. Noman House, LLC, to Ericka McAbee, Huntington Beach, California, property at 37 Surrey Gun, Albrightsville, $524,000. Chor Youth & Family Services, Inc., to Paddles and Poles, LLC, P.O. Box 144, Albrightsville, property at 79 Act Lane, $2,500,000. Isa Mujevic to Isa Mujevic Construction, LLC, 640 Poho Poco Circle, Lehighton, property at 30 Sugar Pine, $11,063. Peter G. Valeti to Pater J. Valenti, Brooklyn, New York, property on Sparrow Lane, Albrightsville, $1. Carli J. Rodriguez to Carli J. Rodriguez, 84 Deer View Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 1449, Deerview, Section II, $1. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to William A. Vasquez, Brooklyn, New York, property on Twin Lake Road, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1,345. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Ronald Dzymborski, Ivyland, property on Lovelace Road, Towamensing Trails, $1,085. Conor Rodgers to Jason Mongillo, Hulmeville, two transactions, lots 1219 and 1216, Section A, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1,500 each. Dennis L. Brislin to Cain

Alfredo Chinchilla, Middlesex, New Jersey, property at 92 Shawnee Trail, Albrightsville, $210,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Happy Neighbor, LLC, 1787 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property on Algonkin Road, Pleasant Valley West, $5,000. Kevin Rabich to Christina M. Pusicz, 10 White Birch Way, Albrightsville, property at 10 White Birch Way, $250,000. Daniel G. Snyder to Andriy Boychuk, Staten Island, New York, property at 240 Keats Lane, Albrightsville, $332,000. Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., property at 27 Byron Lane, Albrightsville, $1. Kalli Y. Cole to Christian J. Gunn, Hatboro, Towamensing Trails Lot 332, Section 1, $10,000. Judith M. Knappenberger to Judith M. Knappenberger, 306 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 306 Unionville Road, $1. Anne Leopold to Anne Leopold, Prospect Park, Lot 1601, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $1. Wayne Agamie to Michael David Dolgin, Manalapan, New Jersey, Lot 132, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $3,800. Annamarie G. Piazza to Mark Licurse, Philadelphia, Lot 98, Mountain View Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $30,000. U.S. Bank, N.A., to Jerzy Wilczek, 35 Blackberry Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 35 Blackberry Lane, $235,000. Diane Minor to George Minor, 20 E. Point Road, Albrightsville, two transactions, property assessed in Monroe County, and property on Jonas Mountain, Lot 82, Section B, $1 each. Queen of Peace Missionary Associates, Inc., to Gregory

Nam, Palisades Park, New Jersey, property at 933 Tamarack Terrace, Albrightsville, $7,000. James Hall to James Robert Hall Jr., 49 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, property at 49 Old Stage Road, $150,000. Isa Mujevic to Dylan Wagner, 155 Broad Mountain View Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 155 Broad Mountain View Drive, $345,000. Anthony Charles Homes, Inc., to James J. Fields Jr., Warminster, property at 96 Chapman Circle, Albrightsville, $525,000. Brian Van Kirk to RAC Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 1589, Albrightsville, Towamensing Trails Lot 840, Section II, $23,000. Michael D. Walsh Jr. to Frederick L. Miller Jr., Warminster, property at 20 Tennyson Circle, Albrightsville, $350,000. Danielle DiMaria to Harry Beck, P.O. Box 451, Albrightsville, two transactions, Lot EV1972 Parker Trail, Towamensing Trails, $20,000, and property at 64 Pasternak Lane, Albrightsville, $549,900. Laura Smutny to Laura Smutny, Simpsonville, South Carolina, lots 17 and 18, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $1. Richard G. Brown to Cristina Matos, 354 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, property at 354 Old Stage Road, $185,000. Leroy Wenrick to Dayo G. Matti, Linden, New Jersey, property at 1852 State Route 534, Lot A8.16, $246,000. Jason Anstead to David M. Vazquez, 74 Indian Trail, Jim Thorpe, property at 74 Indian Trail, $185,000. Peter Hess to Peter Hess Revocable Trust, New York, New York, property at 66 Stephen Way, Albrightsville, $1.

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., to Gabrielle Daryl Smallwood, Philadephia, Indian Mountain Lakes Lot 1506, Chickadee Lane, Albrightsville, $10,000. Antonio Hernandez to Zoryana Lototski, 384 Towamensing Trail, Albrightsville, property at 384 Towamensing Trail, $235,000. Virginia M. Urban to 67 Arapahoe Rd., LLCV, Bethpage, New York, property at 67 Arapahoe Road, $243,800. Joann McLain Walter to Joann McLain Walter, 18 Robertson Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 18 Robertson Road, $10. Witold Wraga to Witold Wraga, Maspeth, New York, property at 45 Piute Trail, Albrightsville, $1. Marco Shelling, LLC, to Michael Rosado, Medford, New York, two transactions, property on Mountain Road, Albrightsville, $5,000, and property at 291 Mountain Road, $220,000. George L. Hosier to Great Pocono Homes, 1787 Route 903, Jim Thorpe, Hickory Run Estates Lot 555, Section A, $1. Erica Falkow to Angelica Shembel, Brooklyn, New York, Towamensing Trails Lot 725, Section II, $20,000. Jacek Wasielak to Lot 1338 Mt. Pocahontas Land Preservation Trust, P.O. Box 2929, Jim Thorpe, Mt. Pocahontas Lot 1338, Section 5, $3,00. Land Trustings, LLC, to 3rd Eye Real Estate Services, LLC, Bristol, CT, Mt. Pocahontas lots 2049 and 2010, Section 4, and Lot 2702, Section Tall Trees, $24,000. Land Trustings, LLC, to Fran Felix Antonio Olivo, Woodhaven, New York, Mt. Pocahontas lots 1643, 1645, 1648 and 1650, Section 6, $23,750.