Journal of Penn-Kidder, March 2021 by canwinjournal

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PennDOT foreman Kyle Holman honored by Lake Harmony VFC for saving family by Seth Isenberg

had left the road and rolled over. Its engine compartment Just before dawn on the was starting to burn, and the morning of December 28, Pen- people inside were not getting nDOT foreman Kyle Holman out. He pulled over, as did of Weatherly was in his truck another trucker. Both grabbed working Interstate 80 from fire extinguishers and headed the Kidder Township barn. He for the car. was near Moseywood Road The men used their extinwhen he came up on a car that guishers and put out the fire

RESCUER HONORED: Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Ralph Lennon, left, presents Kyle Holman with a plaque of appreciation, as Kidder Township manager Suzanne Brooks looks on. JH: Seth Isenberg

temporarily. The people inside, three adults and a baby, were stuck. With the car overturned in the snow, the best idea to reach everyone was to break open the windshield. Holman used a sledgehammer from his truck, and the men cleared the glass away. The pair then helped get the family out. A call had gone out on the rollover, reporting entrapment and fire. Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company responded. LHVFC fire chief Ralph Lennon quipped that “It was pretty nice to come around a corner and see the car there, with no fire, and all the people out.” Once the fire company arrived, the trucker left. Ambulances took the family away to the hospital for evaluation. Holman stayed behind to assist the tow truck driver in removing the car, and seeing that the Interstate was again safe to be open for traffic. Holman was recognized for his efforts at a ceremony at an event held in the Lake Harmony VFC training room on March 8. That night, chief Lennon praised him for “going above and beyond” to help this family. Other news sources reported that the State Police crash report lists that the driver had fallen asleep.

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Penn Forest resets garbage fees by Seth Isenberg

There was a division among Penn Forest Township supervisors at their March 1 meeting about raising the garbage fees back to $100 for the year for families, and $350 for commercial. Supervisor Judy Knappenberger was opposed to a steep increase, while Scott Lignore pointed out that “we’re back to where we were” a few years back (in 2014). Vice chairman Christian Bartulovich explained that these figures are “where we have to be … to break even.” The vote for the increase was 4-1, Knappenberger opposed. The cards for the transfer station will be sturdier, as the cards will be in effect for 18 months in order to get the renewals back to the fiscal year. Looking ahead regarding garbage, Bartulovich is concerned that with all the new families moving in, garbage fees may need to rise again in 2023.

Short-term rental hearing

On April 5, before the April supervisors meeting, there will be a hearing on the proposed new short-term rental ordinance, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building. To improve the quality of Zoom and other internet meet-

ings, at the recommendation of the Zoning Hearing Board, $7,000 was budgeted to buy a professional set of microphones, speakers, a camera and some monitors. The roof on the municipal building is ready to be replaced. As part of a discussion, supervisor Knappenberger explained that some parts of the roof are about 30 years old. Quotes are beginning to arrive, and more quotes are expected, so this was tabled until next meeting. Penn Forest Twp. will be a member of the Carbon County Council of Governments, by resolution, approved unanimously.

Fire volunteers receive tax break

A list has been provided to supervisors of all volunteers in the two fire companies who qualify for the volunteer tax credit. Supervisors were unanimous in voting to refund the municipal earned income tax to those on the list, in thanks for their service. Supervisors approved a resolution to extend coverage for participating fire company members involved in activities like fundraisers, or parades. Chairman and roadmaster Roger Meckes reported that February has been “a very See PENN FOREST, page 8

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Short-term rental issues raised in Kidder Twp. by Seth Isenberg

to spec out the paving ahead Lindsey was recognized for of advertising for bids. Also, ten years of service to Kidder Several citizens attended the Township. Township manager ads will be placed to get bids for tree work along township Suzanne Brooks added that Kidder Township supervisors the entire office staff have been roads, completing the job from March meeting to complain last year. getting compliments. about short term rentals. The Police will be looking to add State fire commissioner first speaker said that there No Parking signs near the Bruce Trego sent a letter conare regular problems with the gratulating the Lake Harmony Wawa on Route 940, ahead of neighboring home, which is renewing enforcement of truck Fire Company for having 75% large enough to host over a of their firefighters certified to parking rules around that lodozen cars’ worth of guests, some parking along the street. National Professional Qualifi- cation. A resolution was passed to cations standards. A certificate One weekend even had a shred or delete a variety of old of recognition was sent from school bus parked nearby. He the fire commissioner’s office. records from 2013 to 2018, insaid there are fireworks cluding tax collection records The recognition is good for displays almost as often as and liens from 2013, change three years. there are new guests in the of address records from 2018, With the coming of spring place. Garbage left out after a and 2018 tax bills and receipts. is also the coming of roads stay is another problem. The next regular meeting of projects. Roadmaster Bruce His primary request was Kidder Township supervisors Berger announced that this about getting good rules into place, and about how a proper- year’s road paving projects are will be Thursday, April 15, in person, socially distanced, at on North Lake, Harmony and ty’s use becomes a nuisance. Fern roads. Supervisors voted the municipal building in Lake This opened a general Harmony, to start at 6:30 p.m. discussion among supervisors to authorize engineers ARRO and a couple of other audience members about getting a short term rental ordinance done. Gerald Strubinger, Jr., a Carbon County attorney and Lake Harmony property owner, urged swift action due to the growing number of ACCESSIBLE – Quality, walk-in care for minor illness problems. and injuries The owner of a food truck CONVENIENT – No appointment needed, extended who wishes to open his business and weekend hours outside of Harmony Beverage introduced himself. He was told QUALITY CLINICIANS – St. Luke’s providers always that while there is not a food onsite to manage your medical needs truck ordinance, there are a list LOWER EXPENSE – Lower out-of-pocket than an ER visit of rules to follow. There were a couple of quesPLUS, AVAILABLE ON SITE… tions on the condition of roads • Lab and X-ray services within Split Rock. For those, it • Common prescription medications was suggested they speak with the new owner of the Split • Comprehensive Occupational Medicine services Rock resort. available for local employers As part of regular business, township clerk Chrissy Locations: Allentown • Bethlehem Jim Thorpe • Upper Perkiomen • Wind Gap

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Welcome Spring at the Garden of Giving The Vernal (Spring) Equinox brought us out of Winter and into Spring on March 20 — a day to celebrate our return to a new year of working the earth and producing needed healthful food for our neighbors in need. Spring also brings holidays to celebrate, with Jewish observances of Passover on March 27, and on April 4 Christians celebrate Easter. We hope all our neighbors in the community enjoy their special holidays. We welcome Spring at the Garden of Giving this year on April 10, as the organization reopens for the season

to prepare the fields for May plantings. That is the day the Garden will begin the planting of cold weather crops which will be harvested in late Spring. Planting will continue on Saturday, April 17. (The Garden is open on Sundays by appointment only). Vegetables to be started include spinach, parsley, kale and Swiss chard, a leafy vegetable similar to spinach and just as healthful. Cabbages may be added to the list also. Hours will be from opening at 9:30, all day until 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers, along with water,

sunscreen and all necessary tools. Some strong arms would come in very handy, so teens and adults would be very welcome. While some volunteers work with the soil, others will be needed to clean and prep the chicken coops, to provide a healthy place for ‘the girls’ to lay their many hundreds of dozens of eggs this year. Scout leaders, we would like to draw your attention to our special for ‘Scout Day’ on May 15. All Scout troops, boys and girls, are encouraged to sign up to help out. Younger Scouts will be scheduled for the

morning, and older scouts for the afternoon. Please reach out as soon as possible, to put the Garden on your calendar. The big weekend of May 22 & 23 is the date for a major planting effort, when Summer crops are put in the ground. This is an important date for volunteers, as much help will be needed to plant about 2,000 seedlings. Many hands make light work! A picnic lunch will be provided, as well as water and all gardening supplies such as gloves, bug spray and tools. Groups, as well as individuals, are encouraged to come out as volunteers to help provide nutritious fruits and vegetables to our less fortunate local families. Already,

every week during July has been scheduled with helpers, from Tuesday through Saturday. All Covid-19 guidelines will be followed. The Garden of Giving can be reached by phone at: 570-4021282. Email contact is: GardenOfGiving1@gmail. com. More info can be found on the FaceBook page. Volunteers can register and fill out forms on the web page, the www.theGardenofGiving.org. The Garden is located in McMichaels, off Route 715, at 2556 Rising Hill Drive. The office, which is staffed part time, is located inside the ReMax Building, on Route 115 in Effort. This office space is kindly donated by At Your Service Realty.

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Editorial A shot in the arm for local economy

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking the public’s feedback on winter services through an online survey found at www.surveymonkey. com/r/PDWinter2021. by Ruth Isenberg “PennDOT is proud of our winter operations and commuCOVID-19 vaccinations are finally becoming available in nications,” said PennDOT Secnortheast Pennsylvania. Pocono Mountain School District has retary Yassmin Gramian. “The run one successful vaccination clinic, and is planning more. Just results from this survey will this past weekend, Lehigh Valley Health Network conducted a vaccination clinic at the Pocono Raceway. The massive operation help us measure public expecresulted in the first of two shots being administered to 3,000 area tations and identify education opportunities.” residents. Vaccines were also offered at at area hospitals, and The survey is available even some pharmacies. through April 6 and should It’s about time, and the effort needs to continue. Northeast take about five minutes to Pennsylvania has suffered from a lack of vaccination sites, and complete. All responses are been shorted on supplies by the PA Department of Health, a completely anonymous. situation that resulted in the postponement of previously The 12-question survey asks scheduled vaccines. We live in a tourist-centric area, and we depend on tourism to make our economy run. We want to see visitors in our community—but we want to stay safe, and we want them to be safe as well. Making sure enough vaccines are available for all who want them will make it possible to host visitors to the Poconos this summer, and to offer them full hospitality in our restaurants and entertainment venues. Expect a lot of visitors. And prepare by getting your vaccine.

respondents about their timeline expectations for safe and passable roadways, how they rank snow-removal priorities, and how they rate PennDOT’s winter services. Respondents are also asked how they receive PennDOT roadway information, and whether or how they use the state’s 511PA traveler information services. During the winter, www.511PA.com offers its standard traffic and incident information while adding PennDOT plow-truck locations, winter roadway conditions, and other services. At any time, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by vis-

iting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. As construction season begins, information on projects occurring or being bid this year is viewable at www.projects. PennDOT.gov. Visit the “Regional Offices” page at www. PennDOT.gov to sign up for travel alerts in a specific area.

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Seth’s Sightings Spring is certainly here. Crocuses and snowdrops are now in bloom. The snow that graced our area is mostly melted away, except where there were great piles, and also on the ski slopes. Skiing has mostly wound down for this season. We finished our newspaper early last Saturday so that Ruth could get her first shot of the Moderna vaccine at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s clinic at Pocono Raceway, It was quite a production. We were in the middle of their day, part of 3,000 shots administered. There were lots of hospital staff and volunteers to make the whole thing go smoothly. After her shot, while we

waited to be sure there were no after-effects, we met a fellow owner of a German Shorthair Pointer who had come up to admire Bull, who was in our back seat with his head out the window. Once released from the post-vaccine line, we rewarded the dogs for their patience with a trip to the West End Dog Park. There, we met some puppies — a lab (silver with golden eyes) and a fluffy and energetic labradoodle puppy… and their people. From there, we drove on to the Allentown Farmer’s Market, driving past a moderately busy Blue Mountain. Our dinner was at Yianni’s Taverna, a Greek restaurant

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on Old Philadelphia Pike in Bethlehem. They reopened after a fire several years ago, just in time for the COVID closures. Now they are open at 50% and are counting the days to open up more…and the weather to have their deck open. The meal was superb, well prepared and beautifully presented. On our way to there, we passed by Nosto’s Greek restaurant in Allentown, where we’d dined at last month, only to find it closed and the building for sale — which is sad. On Sunday the 14, when we gained the extra hour of sunlight, we planned an adventure, driving to see the snow geese at the Middle Creek Wildlife Man-

Tundra swans on the lake, and snow geese nearly cover the field in the background. Photo by Ruth Isenberg agement Area. Our route took us through Lancaster County, past the farms and through the peaceful valleys. We sighted more than a handful of Amish buggies. One even came through at Middle Creek once we were there.

It was windy that day, so the geese were on land instead of on the water as they have been on our previous visits. A carpet of snow geese covered the edges of the lake and into the farm fields nearby. There were See SIGHTINGS, page 6

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perhaps 30,000 of them that day. We stopped on a roadside with a good view, and watched as the birds grazed. Some tundra swans were there, keeping on the lake but in a sheltered cove. At one point, the whole flock rose up and swirled before settling again, making a noisy spectacle in doing so. This happened again as we headed away to our next stop. We were lucky enough to drive beneath the swirl — hearing the noise, and seeing the shadows the flock created. It was beautiful. Our next stop was Lancaster city, where a resident won a Beneful Dogfood dog park makeover. The City of Lancaster got a half million dollar award and with that created an absolutely gorgeous dog park with Astroturf, extra features, water on site to fill dog bowls, a sprayer, a pool, a ball launcher, benches for people, and more. It’s in a city park at the edge of the Franklin & Marshall campus. Spookie, our little schnauzer mix, who is normally very shy, made a friend or two. Bull and

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I started in the big dog area, but Spookie was unhappy with that so we came over to play with her. It was good timing, as soon a number of other dogs came in, including a portly but friendly 7 year-old Chihuahua and a gorgeous black Australian Doodle. Everybody had fun. Other sightings include a Great Blue Heron coming in for a landing beside a local pond. As we drove into WilkesBarre this week, I was beginning to sight gasoline prices easing. Here’s hoping. We attended a Wilkes-Barre Penguins game in person last week, socially distanced. It was fun, even though the locals lost. In mid- to late April, we’ll attend a couple more games when more fans will be allowed in. We’ll see about May because Knoebels amusement resort will be open on weekends in May and we can spend time outside with the dogs. Now that Ruth has her vaccination, and due to it being the holidays, it is time to visit relatives. When things are quiet, we’re both reading a Guido Brunetti mystery by Donna Leon (another mystery in set in Venice), along with mysteries by Ellie McPherson, and Anne Cleaves. On our streaming service as time becomes available (an hour here or there), we are watching Neil Gaiman’s and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens, a multi-part series. It is very funny. Looking ahead, Eagle Arms has booked Split Rock for a three-day gun show April 30, May 1 & 2. Happy Passover to all who celebrate, and also best wishes for Easter week. Here’s hoping that everyone looking for a COVID vaccination finds an appointment. For everyone, always a wish to stay healthy.

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Kidder monthly reports Bills of $125,034 were approved. $26,920 of that is the monthly payment to County Waste for trash collection. Of note from the rest is $19,349 for health insurance from Highmark, $15,525 to the IRS, and $9,360 to Wernett Excavating for the snow and ice contract. Kidder Police reported 144 calls for the month, including 1 flim flam, 1 theft, 2 animal complaints and a dog bite, 2 use of force incidents, 2 missing juveniles, 3 fireworks complaints, 3 child abuse and

2 other family complaints, 5 welfare checks, 5 disturbances/ fights, 6 suspicious persons or autos, 17 motorist aid and motorist service calls. The big category this month for code enforcement was trash, and not having trash properly contained – 15 incidents last month. The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad ambulances were out for 44 calls in February. Two new homes, two decks and a shed were approved, along with some remodeling projects and a re-roof.

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On March 17, Kidder Township and Carbon County officials came together with developer the Exeter Property Group, and the Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, for a groundbreaking ceremony for a 921,328 square foot Class A warehouse on a 284 acre site on Route 940, about a mile east of the Turnpike. A large portion of the site will remain wooded, and substantial acreage will also be Excavating contractor Kinsley Construction of York, PA, has giant earth-moving equipment here and will be preparing the site for building construction that will begin in late June, as weather cooperates. The building itself, to be constructed by ARCO Design/ Build, should be under roof before winter, and ready for a tenant by July 1 of 2023.

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Salvation Army receives massive furniture donation from Split Rock The Salvation Army trucks rolled through Lake Harmony March 8 with loads of furniture donated by Split Rock Hotel by Bel Air, as resort-wide renovations continue. From sleeper sofas, tables and chairs, to stoves, and even office items like desks, resort officials felt contributing to the community outweighed any thoughts of resale. “Salvation Army’s contributions to the community across the region gave good reason for Split Rock to propose putting the items toward a cause with real purpose — helping our neighbors in need,” said Split Rock spokesperson Jeanine Hofbauer. COVID-19 has caused disruption of in-home pickups, resulting in a shortage

in furnishing shelters and under-stocking stores that sell goods to fund the nonprofit’s programs. Contribution timing couldn’t be better. Since starting transports from Split Rock Resort March 4, sales in stores have increased. Major Mark Unruh, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Scranton administrator reports, “Furniture buys, plus voucher redemption to acquire items at no cost by families in need continue clearing furniture almost as fast as trucks transfer the donated items in.” “We’re very thankful to Split Rock,” said Major Gilbert Parkhurst, Corps Officer at The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Citadel. “Need has gone up so this donation helps alleviate the challenge

of providing furnishings as families transition into housing from the shelter, as well as providing furniture for the shelter.” Days more of donations will continue at the Galleria Town Center and Split Rock Lodge, as more than 274 rooms receive rejuvenation. Everything, even the kitchen sink, has been removed from suites to make room for new appliances, flooring, painting and decor. “We’re delighted to know the furniture goes toward a worthy cause as we prepare to introduce newly rejuvenated suites to our guests following the completion of this phase of Split Rock’s resort-wide room renovation,” Hofbauer says.

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a new Dollar General store on Route 534 at the edge of Mount Pocahontas. The Planning Commission met on March 22 and made no decision on the proposal. There are some zoning issues. The petition opposing the development reportedly has 700 names on it. Indian Mountain Lake Civic Association’s land development plan also was granted a 90-day extension in order to resolve “a couple of issues.” The Kirkpatrick lot joinder plan in Towamensing Trails was approved unanimously. The declaration of emergency was continued for another 60 days.

roads, $12,762 was spent on road salt, $2,383 on anti-skid and $3,437 for Shiffer Bituminous for extra trucks — out of $19,288 in spending. $184,648 was spent the General Fund. Of note were truck payments of $79,353 and $72,587, payment for accident repair on the Ford at $5,510, IRS taxes of $3,971 and $4,395, zoning services by Barry Isett of $3,726, $2,709 for half the bill for work by R. F. Ohl, the 2021 dues for PSATS of $2,069, state workers insurance for $2,033, and the monthly payment for 911 to Carbon County of $1,796.

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busy month” for the roads crew, and roads contractor. Together, the roads team “did a great job in the ice storm.” Meckes added that there were some good comments on the crew’s work.

Electronics Recycling Electronics recycling is booked for the township this year for July 17, and again on November 20. Two trucks are ordered for each event, which will start at 9 a.m. both days, and last until the trucks are full, or until 3 p.m. In personnel, supervisors split 3 to 2, Tom Cross and Knappenberger opposed, to suspend an employee for three non-consecutive days.

Zoning Issues The Zoning Board recommended a 90-day extension on the land development plan for

Financial Data The treasurer’s report shows $8,480,844 in all accounts as of 2-28. In bills, garbage hauler Mascaro billed $17,784 of the $19,434 spent in the sanitation fund. $1,400 of the rest was spend on a minor subdivision ahead of expanding the Transfer Station. For the

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Major Mark Unruh, Administrator at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Scranton surveys furniture donations from Split Rock as massive resort-wide renovations continue. The 2017 Chevy dump truck has worn through its tires. Supervisors approved spending up to $1,500 for a replacement set and installation. There were 29 right-to-know requests last month, 19 fulfilled and the rest unavailable. In public comment, Christopher Mangold came to oppose a proposed cell tower for the 500 block of Stony Mountain Road. A test tower had gone up. He

was informed that the developer’s application was withdrawn. The next regular meeting of Penn Forest Township supervisors is Monday, April 5, with a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. and the regular meeting starting at 7. The meeting is available online, and in-person attendance at the municipal building on Route 903 is permitted, with limited seating available, socially distanced

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CCEDC promotes Alice Wanamaker to executive director Jessica O’Donnell, Kylie Adams join team The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), Lehighton, has named Alice Wanamaker as the Executive Director of the organization effective March 1. In her new role, Wanamaker will continue to serve the organization and the community to ensure member retention and growth, connect with local government to spearhead business advocacy, and work closely with volunteer groups to support and strengthen all of Carbon County. Wanamaker is replacing Marlyn Kissner who began

her new role with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau on March 1. Wanamaker has served the CCEDC since November 2014 as Member Relations Director and VP of Operations, promoting membership engagement and business growth as well as working with volunteers to strengthen the community through various events seminars, luncheons and festivals. She has managed CCEDC Communications and Social Media. The organization welcomed Jessica O’Donnell and Kylie Alice Wanamaker

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Adams is the Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Northern Lehigh, the Northampton Area and the Whitehall Area Chambers. Kylie has been with the Chamber since July 2019. The CCEDC is dedicated to improving the economic

climate and quality of life in Carbon County by providing services, information and advocacy for members and the community. The office is located at 137 South Street in Lehighton. For more information, visit www.carboncountychamber. org or call (610) 379-5000.

Black Forest Krampusnacht Festival coming to Jim Thorpe The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp. (CCEDC) has announced a “Black Forest Krampusnacht” Festival to be held on December 4 at Kemmerer Park in Jim Thorpe. Krampus is a character of German Folklore dating back centuries, joining Saint Nicholas with celebrations of Krampusnacht in Central Europe. Krampus pre-dates the traditional Christian Christmas and

has been recreated throughout Europe and the United States for centuries. Expect to see a “Running of the Krampus” ceremony, local craft and business vendors and food section, Beer Garden, a Christmas Tree Tannenbaum benefiting Toys for Tots, live music, free children’s activities, and Krampus Fest 2021 themed merchandise. Check out the CCEDC’s website at www.carboncountychamber.org for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. The Krampus Festival committee is holding an informational Volunteer Meeting on Monday, April 12, at 5 p.m. in Josiah White Park (2 Lehigh Ave, Jim Thorpe). Contact Alice Wanamaker at (484) 274-2080 or alicew@carboncountychamber.org with any questions.

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Carbon County property transfers complete through March 14 Kidder Township

Clara Getz to Edgar L. Getz, 18 State Rt. 940, White Haven, property along State Rt. 940, $1. Lindsay D. Stauffer to Brandy Marie Traber, Jamison, property at 24 Slalom, Lake Harmony, $175,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Luke J. Suppa Jr., Great Meadows, New Jersey, property at 126 Nordic, a/k/a 152 Snow Ridge Village, Lake Harmony, $86,999. Company 3, LLC, to Joseph Direnzi, 19 Forest Drive, Lake Harmony, property at 19 Forest Drive, $250,000. Lodgestone Properties, LLC, to Anthony Teti, Collegeville, property at 58 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $585,000. Donovan Properties, LLC, to McKinley Carter Enterprises PA, LLC, Englewood, Ohio, Lot 426, Section C-I, Lake Harmony Estates, $120,000. Split Rock Country Club, Inc., to Svetlana Ostapenko, Merion Station, Lot 20, Section H, Split Rock Country Club, $50,000. Edward G. Seitz to Robert N. McCoun, Collegeville, property at 711 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $350,000. Daniel D. Hartung to David D. Hermann, Wilmington, Delaware, property at 414 Birchwood Road, Lake Harmony, $399,000. Joseph S. Cotteta to Jeffrey O. Lennon, Levittown, property at 322 Hummingbird Way, Lake Harmony, $288,500. Robert J. Frees to DLS Rentals, LLC, East Earl, Unit 187, Midlake on Big Boulder, $321,000. Robert C. Conrad to Lauren Bishop, Philadelphia, property at 14 Turkey Path, White Haven, $50,000. Yong Wook Kim to Michael Allelunas, Perkasie, property at 221 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $190,000. Charles J. Morton to Jason E. Seitz, 1124 N. Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, property on North

Old Stage Road, $60,000. Michael M. Blank to 808 Properties, LLC, Hockessin, Delaware, property at 610 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $335,000. Dorothy M. Freeman to Allan L. Teal, Chester Heights, property at 120 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $75,000. Keith Silverstein to 37 Kent Clark Road, LLC, White Plains, New York, property at 37 Kent Clark Road, Lake Harmony, $300,000. Kenneth C. Alban to Dar N. Finkelstein, New York, New York, property at 120 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $249,900. Robert Fasulo to Haus Motive, LLC, Media, property at 50 Crest Drive, Lake Harmony, $35,000. Charles R. Korger to Jason C. Halsey, West Chester, property at 149 Longview Drive, Lake Harmony, $429,500. Robert A. Shaw to Robert Johnston, Crofton, Maryland, property at 1310 Chalet Court, Lake Harmony, $360,000. Christine Gilliar to Christine Gilliar, 43 Big Pine Drive, Albrightsville, property at 43 Big Pine Drive, $1. William C. Vandermark to Harry Shultz, Collegeville, Split Rock Lot 40, Section F, $75,000. Justin Panovec to Manuel Perez, Paterson, New Jersey, property at 146 Tanglewood Drive, Albrightsville, $73,000. Ronald B. Rainey to 36 S Lake Dr Holdings, LLC, Blakeslee, property at 36 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $535,000. Marshall Pipert III to Equity Trust Company, Pennsauken, New Jersey, property at 35 Red Fox Court, Lake Harmony, $187,600. Gregory Byers to Christopher George Nadzam, 21 Oakland Drive, Albrightsville, property at 21 Oakland Drive, $174,900. Mary Louise Parisi to Thomas G. Parisi, Reading, property at 27 Azalea Lane, Lake Harmony, $1. Scott D. Groleau to Jason Rocco, 5050 Egypt Road, P.O. Box

301, Laurys Station, property at 49 Midlaner Drive, Unit 232, Lake Harmony, $280,000. Frank Loefreno to Kimara Geralda Bonhomme, Baldwin, New York, Lot 44, Section F, Split Rock, $43,000. Penn Forest Township

John A. Gatto to Danielle Rooney, Chester Springs, property at 11 Hill Crest Drive, Albrightsville, $85,000. Paul Giura to Kyle Matthew Kauffman, Fairport, New York, Towamensing Trails Lot 1547, Section III, $1,269.84. Sheriff of Carbon County to Rainier Royce, LLC, Brooklyn, New York, property at 114 Chestnut Lane, a/k/a 154 Chestnut Lane, $260,897.36. Dream House Development, LLC, to Charles Hanson, Havertown, property at 1307 Lenape Trail, Albrightsville, $60,000. Charles A. McGauchie to Brad Cooper, 485 Patten Circle, Albrightsville, Lot 114, Section II-B, Valley View Estates, $36,500. Michael H. White to David Keller, 1933 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property on Berryman Lane, Towamensing Trails, $1. Veronica O’Donnell to Alfonso Freire Alcantara, 8 Deer View Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 8 deer View Drive, $260,000. Michael Libman to Sharron Laas, Hockessin, Delaware, property at 135 Bishop Circle, Albrightsville, $528,774. Michael Karl Scheele to Tomorrow J. Scheele Risch, New Albany, Lot 1505, Section 4, Mt. Pocahontas, $1. Maciej Wojciechowski to Sweet Berry Holdings, LLC, Hatfield, property at 10 W. Clarkes Lane and on West Clarkes Lane, $430,000. Great Pocono Homes, LLC, to Paul Dietrich, Downingtown, Pleasant Valley West Lot 657, Section F, $15,900. Jerome P. Hennessy to Daniel Ezerin, Jersey City, New Jersey,

Towamensing Trails Lot V-1168, Section E-V, $8,700. Sam Blagoslovenskiy to Joseph Haddock, Moorestown, New Jersey, Indian Mountain Lakes Lot 310, Section K, $4,000. Grace C. Decurtis to William Zimmerman, Langhorne, Pleasant Valley West Lot 583, Section F, $18,000. Marsha L. Traub Revocable Agreement of Trust to Osvaldo Pinero, Whitehall, Lot 168, Section A, Sunrise Ridge Development, $10,000. Joshua A. Birth to Matthew Samaroo, Far Rockaway, new York, property at 38 Dilldown Drive, $149,900. Aleksandrs Curikovs to Sergey Churikov, 83 Foothill Road, Albrightsville, property at 83 Foothill Drive, $1. Norman Elwood Snader to Robin Snader Balog, Westhampton,

New Jersey, property at Lackawanna and Chesapeake trails, $1. Michael A. Waslesyn to 69 Wylie Circle, LLC, Holland, property at 69 Wylie Circle, Albrightsville, $252,500. Patrick J. Walsh to Great Pocono Homes, LLC, 1787 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, parcel No. 5051-A17, $35,000. Ronald A. Tacoronti to Curtis Wallace, 146 Forest Lake Drive, Jim Thorpe, property on Forest Lake Drive, $13,024. Kristin Fierro to Barbara A. Kushner, 290 Towamensing Trail, P.O. Box 1448, Albrightsville, property at 290 Towamensing Trail, $179,600. Jason Jefremow to Christopher Smith, Rockledge, property at 288 Delaware Drive, $500. Gustave Rusden to Lindsay

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What Wondrous Hope cantata for Easter to be offered at Blakeslee UMC Julie Kerrick Geiser, Director, and the Blakeslee United Methodist Choir invite the community to an afternoon performance of their Easter cantata, What Wondrous Hope — An Easter Cantata of Promise, Grace, and Life on Saturday, April 3, at 4 p.m. The cantata is written by Joseph M. Martin and Heather

Sorenson. Choir singers from St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Pocono Lake United Methodist Church, and Faith Lutheran Church join voices with members of the Blakeslee Choir. All are welcome. What Wondrous Hope is a cantata service for Holy Week and Easter. It commemorates the Passion of Christ and is a

moving tribute to his life and ministry. As we enter into the final days of the Savior’s life, we remember there is hope in the face of despair. Jesus tried to prepare his Disciples, assuring them that death is not the end. The challenge came for them, as it does for us, when the world seemed to close in around them, when the dark-

ness of the tomb seemed to seal their own fate. The wondrous hope is this: Love will triumph. A tree of death is not the end. Hope fulfilled is a tree of life. Narration will be by Marlies and Al Kerrick. Joy Waltz has created the amazing videography. The Blakeslee church provides pews for both

masked and socially distanced guests, as well as for those unable to accommodate masks. Pastor Joseph M. Healey is the minister of the congregation. The church is located at 5693 Route PA-115, north of Blakeslee Corners, across from the Blakeslee Shopping Center. For more information call 570-646-7727.

Master Gardeners to celebrate pollinator-friendly milestone Without pollinators such as bees and butterflies, the world’s food supply would be reduced drastically, threatening the survival of many plants, animals and humans. But these valuable species are in trouble, warned Connie Schmotzer, Penn State Extension Master Gardener and coordinator of the Pollinator Certification program. “Bee populations are declining, affected by habitat loss, disease and contact with pesticides,”

she said. “Invertebrate populations have declined by 45% since 1974, and 25% of bumblebee species are at risk of extinction.” Master Gardeners are taking action to protect pollinators by planting pollinator-friendly gardens and providing education for the gardening public. Home gardeners in Pennsylvania are invited to join the effort by having their property certified as “Pollinator Friendly.”

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The program, which started in 2011, educates home gardeners about how to create safe havens for pollinators. A how-to guide is located on the Pollinator Garden Certification website. Since its inception, 963 gardens have been certified in 57 Pennsylvania counties, Schmotzer pointed out. This year, Master Gardeners expect to exceed 1,000 certified gardens. To celebrate, they will award a free decorative pollinator-friendly garden sign to certified gardens numbers 995 to 1,005. Additionally, the home gardener whose

pollinator habitat is designated No. 1,000 will receive a free sign, $75 worth of plants to expand his or her pollinator habitat, and will be featured in the program’s newsletter, “What’s the Buzz.” Schmotzer, a former consumer horticulture extension educator, said the minimum requirements for certification are relatively easy and inexpensive. Certification requires having four different species of native trees or shrubs and three species of native flowering perennials for spring, summer and fall. These beneficial species include milkweeds,

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asters, goldenrods and perennial sunflowers. How much needs to be done will depend on what is already in the yard, she added. “Gardeners can save money by buying smaller plants, which will grow quickly and are easier to establish,” said Schmotzer, who also advised against the use of pesticides and invasive plants. “If someone is starting from scratch, they can do a little each year, slowly building up their pollinator habitat.” Finally, she noted that a pollinator-friendly habitat should incorporate a water source, such as a shallow birdbath, and a pollinator nesting area in the form of dead wood, bare ground and plants with hollow or pithy stems. “Home gardens play a key role in the survival of pollinators,” Schmotzer said. “Everyone who makes some changes in their yards will be helping pollinators, whether or not they certify their garden. Together we can make a difference.” More information on the certification process — including recommendations on native plant varieties, tips on safeguarding pollinator habitats, and an application — can be found at https://ento.psu. edu/research/centers/ pollinators/public-outreach/ cert.

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ESTATE SETTLEMENT REAL ESTATE AUCTION 11 A.M. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 RAIN OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES 7104 BELL DRIVE (AN AFFORDABLE HOME) A POCONO COUNTRY PLACE COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PA REAL ESTATE consists of 2 Level Single Family Home. Upper Level has Living Room with Fireplace, Dining Area, Kitchen, Bedroom with Full Bath, Large Walk in Closet. Lower Level has Recreation Room, 2 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Tax Code: 03.8C.1.383 DB 1376 Pg 54 INSPECTION: SAT., APRIL 17 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. DIRECTIONS: From Borough of Mt. Pocono take Route 196 to Main Entrance of A Pocono Country Place Drive to Guest Gate. Auction representative will greet you and provide a map and pass to property . Same procedure the day of the Sale. TERMS: $5,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE IN FULL AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed. No Back Taxes or Buyer’s Premium. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY a modest liveable home in a strong Real Estate Market and must be sold to settle Estate. Ideal First Home, Last Home or Investment. Must wear Mask. All Covid Rules must be Observed. Social Distancing etc. SALE ORDERED BY: Estate of Leo Samuels Joseph Pula Admininistrator/Atty Richard Deetz JACK MUEHLHAN AUCTIONEER 601 MAIN STREET # 2 STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 570-421-8333 AU000643L Remember: You are only going to pay one more bid than someone else was willing to pay.

ESTATE SETTLEMENT REAL ESTATE AUCTION RURAL COUNTRY FARM HOUSE 11 A.M. SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 RAIN OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES 149 JUSTUS DRIVE NEAR VILLAGE OF SAYLORSBURG, ROSS TOWNSHIP MONROE COUNTY, PA REAL ESTATE consists of Neat and Clean Century Old 2 Story Farm House with Basement and Oil H/W Heat, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom and Bathroom on First Floor. Second Floor has 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom. Tax Code: 15.6.1.24-3 Also Separate Small Rental House on Property with Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Oil Heat. Currently Rented. 2 Additional Buildings on Property (Barn and Chicken House) 1 Acre of Nice Land, Lots of Room for a Garden. Nice Country Area. TERMS: $ 10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (made payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium. INSPECTIONS: SAT. APRIL 10 1 - 3 P.M. WED. APRIL 21 5 - 7 P.M. DAY OF SALE 10 A.M. TO SALE TIME DIRECTIONS: From Village of Saylorsburg, PA take Route 115 North left onto Meixsell Valley Road go 1.4 miles to left onto Justus Drive AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY a nice clean country home with small barn, chicken house with additional income house. Estate settlement. First time on market. Must be SOLD to Settle Estate. Must wear Mask. All Covid Rules must be Observed. Social Distancing etc. SALE ORDERED BY: By Order of Trustees Attorney Elizabeth Bensinger Weekes JACK MUEHLHAN AUCTIONEER 601 MAIN STREET # 2 STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 570-421-8333 AU000643L Remember: You are only going to pay one more bid than someone else was willing to pay.

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Police Beat At 3:34 p.m. on 3-19, Monroe County 911 dispatched Pocono Mountain Regional Police to an apartment in Canadensis where a 2 monthold baby was reported to have died. Police arrived and confirmed this. The child’s mother, 29, was present, along with a male roommate, also 29. The child’s father, 31, of New Castle, DE, had left earlier. Police located him as they obtained search warrants. Police learned that the father had assaulted the child’s mother earlier that morning, then left. When police found him, he was in possession of 3 Baggies of heroin. He’s charged with simple assault and drug possession. Police also learned that the roommate had his 8 year-old

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daughter staying at the apartment. She was removed prior to the 911 call — and the 911 call had been delayed about an hour and a half while the apartment was cleaned up and drugs removed. Police later learned that the roommate had delivered 10 Baggies of heroin to the apartment earlier. The end result — all three of them were arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. Two have drug charges added, the roommate had tampering with evidence added to his list, and the mom was found to be wanted on a warrant from Stroud Regional Police. They are all in the Monroe County jail pending hearings. The baby is scheduled for an autopsy. Just after 1 a.m. on 3-20, PA State Police-Dunmore responded to the site of a crash off Aberdeen Road north of

Moscow, where a Ford SUV went off the road and sheared a power pole off, then kept going. Police found parts of the Ford at the scene. They followed an oil trail for some distance, but lost it. However, the very heavily damaged vehicle and then its driver were located a couple of days later and charges against the 30 y/o driver will be filed. PSP-D reported responding to 520 offenses during the February, and making 256 arrests. They also report 1,456 traffic tickets written. PA State Police – Fern Ridge were called to a suspicious vehicle parked on Burger Hollow Road in Chestnuthill Twp. at 6:48 a.m. on 3-25. Police arrived, and they found a deceased female in the back seat. The woman had been reported missing by her husband on 3-25. The death is not

suspicious according to the report, but an investigation is underway. Other reports this month include a handful of DUIs— mostly drugs, warrant arrests, dogs running loose, a vehicle theft, trespass, and a wide variety of crashes.

PennDOT notes PennDOT will continue winter roads maintenance as needed, along with pothole patching. A bridge repair is slated to start on 3/29 on Route 534 in Penn Forest Twp., to be complete that week. Drilling work along Interstate 80 west in Stroudsburg will be done at night — so be alert if traveling through.

Sweeping during nighttime hours is planned along Route 611 in Paradise Twp., as well as on Interstate 80 from I-380 all the way to the New Jersey line. Crack sealing is beginning, starting with Interstate 80 east, with these crews being out during the day. Some bridge repairs are starting to be made. Route 715 has some shoulder work to be done, and some guiderail repairs are getting made. There’s also a bridge repair crew out on the Interstate in early April. For travel information, go to www.511PA.com, the Pennsylvania traveler information website, or to PA’s smartphone apps. Motorists can sign up for alerts on www.511PA.com by clicking on “Personal Alerts” in the left-hand menu.

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Martin, Telford, Lot 1024, Section B, Indian Mountain Lakes, $10,000. Timothy R. McNicholas to Anthony Raggio, Philadelphia, lots 157 and 158, Section B, Hickory Run Forest, $7,500. Christopher T. Ritter to Megan Stephanie Hill, 48 Indian Trail Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 40 Indian Trail Drive, $178,000. John P. Sharp to John P. Sharp, 28 Pine Crest Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 28 Pine Crest Lane, $1. Kathleen A. Cooney to Kathleen A. Cooney, Havertown, property at 34 Navajo Trail, Albrightsville, $47,064. Eileen E. Jones to Caldwell University, Caldwell, New Jersey, Lot 822, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $5,920. Jennifer L. Ludlum to Steven C. Inoze Jr., 42 Leslie Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 42 Leslie Lane, $230,000 Tammy J. Scott to John Jacup Wasyliw, 59 Minisink Trail, Albrightsville, Lot 2102, Section 5, Mt. Pocahontas, $5,180.

THE JOURNAL OF PENN-KIDDER, MARCH–APRIL,2021 — PAGE 15 William G. Fegler Jr. to John D. Enck, 122 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, Lot V-1368, Section E-V, Towamensing Trails, $5,000. George A. Baldwin Jr. to Colleen Harter, Willow Grove, property at 68 Fox Hill Road, Albrightsville, $28,000. Ali Helal to Orinda Kalemi, Denville, New Jersey, property at 42 Petrarch Trail, Albrightsville, $249,900. Theodore G. Thompson to Aarton Jordan Wagner, Philadelphia, Lot 2182, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $7,500. Bruce Smith ton John Clark, Norristown, property at 12 Hughes Lane, Albrightsville, $215,000. Cosimo Loia to Nailya Gybaydulina, Staten Island, New York, Loy 197, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $4,500. David A. Hish to Robert Marotta, Collegeville, property at 164 Indian Trail, $250,000. Bruce Smith to Marci Piazza, P.O. Box 270, Albrightsville, property at 115 Eliot Lane, Albrightsville, $159,900. Bank of America, N.A., to ecretarey of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma, property at 9 Tree Top Road, Albrightsville, $1. John P. Sharp to Nancy L. Sharp, North Wales, Lot 233, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $1. Patricia M. Rodgers to Christina Tierney, Westfield, New Jersey, property at 69 Milton Way, Albrightsville, $1. Antonio Santiago Jr. to AJLM, LLC, Gibbsboro, New Jersey, property at 37 Pine Tree Road, Albrightsville, $37,000. Dennis Viola to Myriame Potoczek, Moriches, New York, Lot V1259, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $7,000. Robert A. Malecky to Ilias Korifidis, Southampton, Lot 1569, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $3,000. Julius A. Cervasi to Michael J. Ostrom, Warminster, Lot 2195, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $8,000. Paul W. Semmel to Michael J. Ciamacco, Allentown, Lot 139, North Lake Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $1. Howard E. Johnson to Edward Francis Kozole III, Philadelphia, property at 2028 Berryman Lane, Albrightsville, $175,000. Janie Huang to Mario Luke, 65 N. Shore Drive, Albrightsville, property at 65 N. Shore Drive, $249,000. David Kennington to Adam Wieckowski, 27 Wintergreen Lane, Jim Thorpe, Lot 89, Section A, Sunrise Ridge Development, $6,500. Warren F. Riegel to John M. Schmidt, Lititz, Lot V630, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $11,750.

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Sandra J. Giannini to Jim T. Chalet, LLC, 47 Algonkin Road, Jim Thorpe, Lot 624, Section F, Pleasant Valley West, $250,400. Paul R. Gellentien to Kathleen A. Gillentien, 22 Lensing Lane, Albrightsville, property at 22 Lensing Lane, $1. Guy Faylor to Jennifer Dougherty, 101 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 101 Unionville Road, $284,250. Davie Reinheimer to Matthew Slutsky, Philadelphia, Lot 505, Section E, Pleasant Valley West, $17,500. Steven P. Zamor to Daniel Grosser, Philadelphia, Lot 209, Section IIm Beltzville Lake Estates, $32,750. Gary Thundercliffe to John M. Schmidt, Lititz, property at 70 Hunt Trail, Albrightsville, $249,900. James P. Curran to Joseph F. Curran, 1 Oak Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 1 White Oak Drive, $1. Craig Howley to Terrence M. O’Brien, Norristown, property at 483 Kilmer Trail, Albrightsville, $275,000. Virginia R. Swan to Mark W. Alminde, 146 Gower Road, Albrightsville, property at 146 Gower Road, $187,500. David Keller to Doreen E. Mason, Englewood, New Jersey, Lot 2102, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $3,664. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Sylwia A. Szczechowicz, Nutley, New Jersey, Lot 517, Section E-III, Indian Mountain Lakes, $181,000. Joseph M. Hart to Rickey N. Richardson, 9 Winnebago Trail, Albrightsville, property at 9 Winnebago Trail, $155,000. Jeffrey L. Payton to Daniel Graham Pensiero, 103 Masters Trail, Albrightsville, property at 103 Masters Trail, $1. BES Management, LLC, to Louanne Muldoon Cavalieri, Havertown, property at 152 Wild Creek Drive, $209,700. David J. Taylor to David J. Taylor, Clifton Heights, Lot 1230A, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $1.

BES Management, LLC, to Krystian Maciejewski, 153 Racoon Run, Effort, property at 39 Clubhouse Drive, Albrightsville, $215,000. Randall J. Rothrock Sr. to Barry Wargulaa, 91 Red Oak Terrace, New Ringgold, lots 1317, 1318 and 1319, Behrens Subdivision, $21,000. Maib Ashirov to Dimitrios Lambris, Bryn Mawr, Lot 2139, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $15,000. David Kennington to Matthew G. Strickland, Collegeville, Lot 88, South Lake Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $55,000. Deborah J. Sheckler to Deborah J. Sheckler, P.O. Box 1251, Albrightsville, property at 98 Oneida Trail, Albrightsville, $1. Cecilia Isabel Toolsee to Cecilia Isabel Toolsee, 21 Oak Ridge Drive, Albrightsville, property at 21 Oak Ridge Drive, $1. Patrick L. Ayers to Brian K. Coyle, 14 White Birch Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 14 White Birch Lane, $265,500. Luis A. Chanampa to Wendy J. Wells, Naples, Florida, property at 67 Quail Drive, $1. Robert F. Schmidt Jr. to Robert F. Schmidt Jr., Inverness, Florida, Lot 339, Section C, Pleasant Valley West, $6,438. Nicola DiPorspero top Nicola DiProspero Jr., Elverson, Hickory Run Forest Lot 150, Section B, $1. Gregory Mendoza to Arthuir Kurayev, Brooklyn, New York, Lot 1205, Section B, Indian Mountain Lakes, $5,000. Edna F. Moran to Artem Mashkov, Brooklyn, New York, lots 853 and 854, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $10,000. Robert W. Griffith to Robert W. Griffith, 50 Hemlock Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 146, Mountain View Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $1. Amy Moulton to Jesse Krupocin, Philadelphia, Lot 230, Hickory Run Forest, $15,900. Tomorrow Joy Scheele to Sunil Patel, 619 Carney Road, Palmerton, property at 36 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, $185,000.

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