Journal of Penn-Kidder, March-April 2023

Penn Forest looks at zoning and code enforcement costs and coverage

by Seth Isenberg

Penn Forest Township supervisors had a long discussion at their regular meeting on March 6 on adding another code enforcement officer, whic also explored the costs of having an outside company, Barry Isett & Associates (BIA), staff the zoning office. Citizens would lik to see code enforcement on weekends and some nights.

Friends of CCTI Fund established to support students, faculty

A group of dedicated parents of Carbon Career & Technical Institute (CCTI) students has joined together to establish the Friends of CCTI Fund at the Carbon County Community Foundation. The group, also named the Friends of CCTI, will work to raise money to support students beyond what the school might ordinarily be able to provide.

Donations to the Friends of CCTI Fund are fully tax-deductible and will help purchase special equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Funds will also be used to give students access to special events, like state and national competitions or special field trips

“By working with the Carbon County Community

See CCTI FOUNDATION, page 2

Supervisor Pat Holland is opposed, in that it expands government.

The discussion turned to how the township uses BIA for its zoning work, and that some of the work could be brought in house.

Supervisor Christian Bartulovich said that “BIA is tremendous, but they don’t work for PFT.” Supervisor Jim Denier agreed that the work is expensive. “I’d be for bringing in house.” Holland agrees, but wants to look at the numbers so the township is not adding expenses.

Bartulovich said the zoning costs are up to $60 an hour. The discussion brought in former supervisor Judy Knappenberger, who told the meeting that “the old system of zoning worked…”

Chairman Roger Meckes pointed out they have good staff with BIA, (and) have more resources. “I’d like to expand the zoning hours, but I don’t want to cut what we have.”

Bartulovich pointed out that we have three BIA people in the office, and th township is growing.

Philip Prout of BIA who works in zoning, said they work almost every single day, and are at the township office Monday, Wednesda and Friday. “We can help develop an in-house person,” he added.

To maintain a zoning office, there should b someone full time.

Meckes asked if the money the township is collecting for STR fees is enough to pay for an extra person.

Bartulovich did a calculation of the STR fees and costs, and declared that there is money for more help. Code enforcement officer Greg Loftus quippe that “I’m not going to turn down help.”

The township is inspecting 520 rentals.

Holland wants to look into this and go through numbers (with Prout) to learn what other townships do (and what Penn Forest can do). The other supervisors agreed with this, perhaps starting by adding one person crosstrained for zoning and code enforcement.

The topic will be on the April agenda, looking to hire someone, with numbers to support the hire.

Ann Hutchinson of the Natural Lands Trust gave a presentation about “Conservation Design” preserving natural habitat while planning growth and “shaping development.” She showed See PENN FOREST, page 3

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Foundation, our group was able to mobilize quickly to start raising funds to support our kids,” said Reyna Desmarais, President of Friends of CCTI. “Most CCTI grads join the workforce right after high school. Many of them have to pay for materials needed in their specialty out of pocket. These could be things like wrenches, ratchets, dual action sanders, boots, etc. Our goal is to help offset some of these expenses for students in need.”

Interested parents, alumni, and community members can contribute to the Friends of CCTI Fund in several ways. In addition to traditional cash donations, the Community Foundation is equipped to accept gifts of stock or other real property, charitable distributions from IRAs (for those 70 ½ years or older), and charitable gift annuities or trusts. Donors may opt for recognition or anonymity and can arrange to make a gift now or beyond their lifetime as part of a will or estate plan.

The Friends of CCTI are busy planning the group’s first fundraiser, a Cinco de Mayo Hoedown on May 5th at Franklin Township Fire Company. Attendees will be treated to a lesson in line-dancing before enjoying the music of Gunslinger Country Band. The event will also feature a basket auction, raffles, and food and drink for purchase. Admission is $10 and all proceeds will go to the Friends of CCTI Fund.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Friends of CCTI group to help provide extra opportunities and support

for students,” said Sharon Alexander, CCCF President.

“CCTI prepares its students for the future, teaching academic, technical, and real-world skills. I think there are several CCTI alumni who are working right here in Carbon County who can see the value in supporting an effort like this.

To volunteer with Friends of CCTI, contact them at friendsofccti@gmail.com. Contact the Carbon County Community Foundation at 610-730-2526 or info@ cccfoundpa.org to discuss how you can support the Friends of CCTI Fund or any other school district, organization, or charitable cause of your choice.

Learn more about Carbon County Community Foundation at cccfoundpa. org or by calling 1-855-5451311.

Bach and Handel Chorale continues 38th season

The Bach and Handel Chorale, based in Jim Thorpe, conducted by Maestro Randall Douglas Perry, will perform two concerts in April and one in June.

•Palm/Passion Concert on Palm Sunday, April 2, 4 p.m. in the Lutheran Church of St. John in the Heights, 319 South Avenue in Jim Thorpe. The Chorale will present a short cantata with readings entitled “Lenten Canticles” by John Leavitt. The Rev. William Thompson, co-pastor at St. John’s, will be the reader. Free will offering •Easter Concert April 16, as part of the concert series at Jerusalem Lutheran Church,

252 Dock Street in Schuylkill Haven, 3 p.m., with various anthems for the Easter and spring seasons. Freewill offering

The final concert of the 38th season will be held in historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 Race Street in Jim Thorpe, 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Maestro Perry and the chorale will be joined by the 21 member Bach and Handel Festival Orchestra in presenting choruses from cantatas and oratorios of Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. Please con-

sult the chorale website at www.bhchorale.org for information on admission and tickets.

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a variety of examples, including for commercial where parking is in the rear to improve look and encourage community (sidewalks, etc.).

In other business, supervisors approved resolution #5 of 2023 to establish a policy for the disposal of township property worth

less than $2,000 (such as old computers, old furniture, etc.).

BIA will use a scope camera to determine where an 18” pipe at the Transfer Station dead ends so it can be filled in (cost $750).

It was agreed to buy rechargeable flashlights for all the township trucks and the code enforcement vehicle ($163 each).

Regarding the township park, a discussion of buying $1,000 of field paint had supervisor Holland

looking to get the organizations to chip in half. He was not supported on this.

The request to fund a fireworks display from the township park at a cost of $10,000 on July 8 was tabled to work out a contract.

Roadmaster Meckes reported that the township crew was out to handle some downed trees, and thanked locals who came out to remove the trees. One truck is down with transmission problems. The crew is readying for construction at the Transfer Station.

Zoning reported a busier month, and five new homes applied for. The Zoning Hearing Board, at their meeting February 22, confirmed their original decision denying the Atlantic Wind zoning application because the windmills would exceed the sound limit (under certain conditions).

Dom ‘N Ali Restaurant was given an extension of their land development to June 10.

In public comment, Jim Mannix of Towamensing Trails talked about the problem with feral cats in his part of the township. This led to a long discussion, with supervisors sympathizing but without an answer for it.

The meeting ended with two discussions with citizens about township bills. One was a senior who uses the Transfer Station only a little. She objects to paying the $150 fee for the few bags she brings. There was discussion among supervisors of a sliding scale where those who bring more trash would pay more. Bartulovich pointed out that any changes need to be offset, as “We’re breaking even right now.” The topic will go on the agenda for next month.

The second citizen learned of four years of fees owed on his property - after he bought it. After some back and forth, it was resolved that he should discuss the issue with his title company.

Seth’s Sightings

Since my mid-month column, I went to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania HUP for surgery. I was opened, examined, and sewn back up…mission NOT accomplished. I spent two nights recovering in the hospital, then was sent home…two days of being woken up in the middle of the night for blood draws, then greeting the morning with a vitals check and heparin shot, followed by a meeting with the surgery students as they made their rounds before 7 a.m. Sleep? Hah!

Back home, there was about a week of taking things easy. That was the week the Nor’easter blew through. The March weather “Lion” roared (In like a lion, out…). At home, there was just a light shoveling to do, but around the Plateau, some serious

snow. But, since it is March, that snow didn’t stay long. We finally both got out of the house on Friday to go into Lehighton. The end result of that trip was Ruth stepped into a hole in the dark and broke her leg. I drove her to the hospital and checked in at the emergency room to get x-rays. Our visit lasted four hours until 3 a.m., released after the E.R. doctor took a look at her bone breaks, then put her leg into a splint. She was given crutches, and directed to see an orthopedist.

The next few days were spent in the house, with Ruth slowly getting familiar with moving on crutches. Since I was allowed to drive, I was out to do a little shopping and some newspaper work.

Ruth was lucky and got a Monday morning appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. Her

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surgery was Wednesday afternoon getting screws and a plate installed. She’s now in a cast and has learned to get around. After about a week, we were both strong enough to attend some of the Penguins home games. The Spring weather is warm enough to get some spring flowers started more crocuses in my yard, some pale blue and the rest a deep purple. When we returned to Philadelphia for the postsurgery appointment and oncology planning, the city was decorated with blooming trees, and early spring flowers like daffodils. It was wonderful.

The doctors saw I’m healing well, and will need to, as hopes are to try another surgery in late summer. In the meantime, more chemo for me.

This past weekend was hockey hockey hockey. On Friday, Ruth was self-sufficient enough so I located a hockey buddy and we went down to Allentown to see the NCAA tournament games at the PPL Center Penn State versus Michigan Tech, and then Michigan versus Colgate both games the same night. Ahead of the game, there was enough time to stop by the Allentown Farmers’ Market for a bite to eat.

A kind box office staffer found seats for us with nearly no stairs to navigate. They were away from any crowd all the much better.

The games themselves were blowouts. Most of the fun came when the pep bands played and the fans cheered. While it was good to be there, there wasn’t enough good hockey.

The local Penguins provided some good hockey both Saturday and Sunday, but are fading in the playoff race. Their season wraps up in mid-April.

If baseball is your thing, the Railriders open their season at home in Moosic on the 31st, April 1 and 2.

I’m monitoring the snows in the Sierras, looking at the snowfall at the Donner Ski Ranch atop the pass in

California. Their snow total could reach 700 inches if the weather trend continues. Nearly two feet fell there last week.

Looking ahead, we have a family gathering coming up for the upcoming holiday, which means a road trip where I’ll be the only driver (Ruth won’t be able to drive until May). We will take the dogs…I’ll share about the trip in the next column. Thanks to everyone who reached out to help when Ruth was laid up.

As always, best wishes of good health … and … watch where you step.

NCAA tournament hockey at the PPL Center in Allentown. Here the Michigan Wolverines huddle prior to their game against Colgate. The Wolverines defeated Colgate, then defeated Penn State, moving on to the Frozen Four. They will play Quinnipiac on April 6 in Tampa. The winner of that game will play the winner of the Minnesota-Boston U game for the D1 national championship.

Out in the Open Stocking Now, Trout Fishing Soon

by Alex Zidock

Trucks from the various fish hatcheries throughout the state are rumbling on major highways and backroads of Pennsylvania, bringing trout to Commonwealth waters. It’s happening now. The statewide trout season opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 1. No joke!

Pre-season and in-season, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock about 3.2 million trout of combined species for anglers in 2023. The fish will be put into 697 streams and 126 lakes around the Commonwealth. And if you care about the breakdown, there will be about 2.3 million Rainbow Trout, 707,000 Brown Trout, and 168,000 Brook Trout. And they all will be over legal catchable size and measure at least 11 inches.

Looking for a wall-hanger trout? Pennsylvania will mix about 70,000 brood fish, between 2.5 and 3.5 years old Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout in the 14 to 20-inch category.

And to the delight of eager anglers, the Commission will include golden Rainbow Trout. These fish feature a vibrant golden-orange pigmentation and tip the scales at a hefty pound and a half. There is still some time to help or witness trout stocking in some areas. You can get the stocking schedule by visiting the Commission’s website, www.pfbc.pa.gov. Fish wardens in areas not accessible for PA Fish Commission trucks always welcome helping hands to carry five-gallon buckets to the water’s edge to stock the fish. Where boat ramps are available, the trucks can get close enough to move the fish from the truck to the water through a large flexible pipe Anyone age 16 and older must have a fishing license, and various licenses are available from many locations or on-line. My wife JoAnne and I purchased the Senior Lifetime Licenses when we turned 65 and have enjoyed free fishing ever since.

In areas where trout are stocked by way of a blue plastic tube from the stocking truck to the water, Waterways Conservation Officers (WCO’s) often offer the fun of stocking with a bucket to future fishermen and a granpop.

species at least 7 inches long. But check the Pennsylvania Fishing Summary for special regulation areas for those regulations where some impoundments do not allow harvest or the use of certain baits.

After the season opens on April 1, anglers can fish 24 hours a day, seven days a week until September 4. During that time, anglers can keep 5 trout of combined

There’s a lot of discussion about the catch-and-release of trout fishing. The best rule of thumb is to keep only those fish you intend to eat when fishing in a lake or stream stocked with hatchery trout. We keep some stocked fish because we personally enjoy smoking some trout. However, if you are fishing in a stream with native Brook Trout or catch a lunker you would like to put back for someone else to enjoy catching, please practice catch and release. Brook Trout are Pennsylvania’s state fish, and the fun of catching a native brookie should be a joy for generations to come.

(Photo by Alex Zidock)

Photo by Seth Isenberg

Police Beat

3-15, Pocono Mountain Regional Police were dispatched to 172 Shannon Drive, Long Pond, Tunkhannock Township, for a report that a woman had been shot and was no longer breathing. On arrival, police encountered Damien Hoehler, 43, at the front door. He was secured for officer safety. Police then entered the residence and located Diane Strohl, 59, lying on the first floor with a wound to her upper chest. Officers began life saving measures on Strohl, but she succumbed to her injury. Police located a firearm within the general area. Other family members were found uninjured in the basement of the home.

Police learned that Hoehler is the fiancé of Strohl’s daughter and lives at the home. Hoehler was drunk, and was threatening the other occupants with a gun. Strohl began an argument with Hoehler that became physical and the gun discharged, striking Strohl. Hoehler was arrested and has been charged with criminal homicide. The investigation is on-going.

3-25, PA State Police –Fern Ridge were called to a Guest Road, Towamensing Trails, Albrightsville home due to a violation of an emergency Protection From Abuse order (that was issued earlier that day). A 41 y/o Albrightsville man was arrested.

by Seth Isenberg

3-20, PSP-F investigated a domestic incident with injuries that occurred at a home on Pawnee Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, Penn Forest Twp. earlier that day. Police determined the 30 y/o woman had caused minor injury to the 37 y/o man. She is charged with harassment with physical contact.

3-9, police charged a 31 y/o Long Acre Dr., Effort man for failing to update his Megan’s Law information regarding a change in his employment.

3-10, PSP was called to a Jackson Twp. home to assist EMS, regarding a deceased 89 y/o woman. Police met the EMS personnel, who said the woman was dead when they arrived. It was determined that she had a heart condition. The Monroe County coroner’s office was notified, and arrived, then advised that the woman had died of natural causes.

3-17, PSP is investigating a ChildLine referral regarding a Chestnuthill Twp. family and possible physical abuse of children at the home.

3-20, PSP was called to Child First Services in Albrightsville regarding a fight between two juveniles.

PSP also reports an open investigation of a sexual assault of a 14 y/o from 2021.

Keeping the Rubber Side Down

3-15 at 9:10 p.m., a 20 y/o Allentown driver lost control

of his Honda Civic in the snow while westbound on Interstate 80 in Kidder Twp. The car went off the road and down an embankment. He was unhurt, and needed a tow.

3-15, 5:38 a.m., a 29 y/o Kunkletown driver lost control of his ’03 Ford Expedition when he drove through a snow drift, and lost control sliding across Weir Lake Road through a fence and stopping after hitting a house. Police gave him a ticket for driving at an unsafe speed for conditions. His SUV needed a tow.

The Pocono Plateau is not HIGH Enough for some

PSP was dispatched to a Jeep on its roof after a crash off Route 715 in Jackson Twp. at 10:40 p.m. on 3-22. Troopers located the driver, who had gone home after the crash. She was determined to be driving under the

influence of alcohol and will be charged.

PSP is investigating a juvenile dealing drugs, based on a ChildLine report 3-27. There were a handful of DUI reports some crashes, no injuries.

Stealin’

PSP received a call from a Jackson Twp. woman on 2-20 saying she contracted with a company to move her furniture for $1,900, paying them in advance via Zelle. They did not show up and then stopped returning phone calls. PSP determined the thieves used a false company name to scam the victim.

3-2, someone cut the fence on the Breezeline cable system’s power station on Route 534 in East Side borough and stole 30 feet of 4-gauge braided wire.

Discovered 3-14, someone stole a PA vehicle inspection sticker from the car at a Sassafras Road, Indian

Mountain Lakes, Penn Forest Twp. home.

PSP is investigating a report of porch piracy at a home on Five Springs Road in Chestnuthill Twp. on 3-20 where a FedEx package was delivered but then stolen. PSP-F reports several incidents where scammers have obtained personal information of locals and opened credit card accounts in the names of locals.

PennDOT

Registration has opened for the upcoming public forum about PennDOT’s 12Year Program update, to be held on Wednesday, April 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Online Public Forum will be broadcast live via PAcast and PennDOT social media channels.

Pennsylvanians can ask transportation-related questions to PennDOT leadership and members of the STC during the forum’s See POLICE BEAT, page 11

Volunteer Fire Company Reports

Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company

#1

March 29th, PFTVFC#1 dispatched to motor vehicle

accident on Twin Lake Road

March 27th, dispatched to a brush fire on White Birch Road near a residence.

March 25th, dispatched

to a dwelling fire on North Shore Dr.

March 25th, responded to an automatic fire alarm (AFA) at a home on Route 534.

March 22nd, assisted EMS at a home on Unionville Road.

March 17th, dispatched to motor vehicle accident on

Old Stage Road

March 10th, dispatched to Behrens Road for a special incident.

March 8th, assisted EMS at a home on Sycamore Circle.

March 2nd, dispatched to a home on Cottonwood Drive for a cooking fire.

February 27th, responded to a brush fire on Mountain View Drive.

Frozen Soup Sale at PFTVFC #1 Sunday, as a drive -thru from noon to 2 p.m. or when sold out. Soups for sale are chicken noodle, gluten-free vegetable, and pasta fagioli with sausage.

PFTVFC#1 drill nights are Mondays starting at 6:30 p.m.

See FIRE REPORTS, page 8

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Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company #2

March 29th, Rescue 2255 and Engine 2210 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Twin Lake Road, Indian Mountain Lakes. PFTVFC#1 and Lehighton ALS also responded.

March 25th, Tanker 2233, Ladder 2222, Engine 2210, and Rescue 2255, with twenty-three volunteers, responded to a working dwelling fire on North Shore Drive, Indian Mountain Lakes. Crews deployed two handlines for extinguishment and Ladder 2222 was sent to the roof upon arrival.

Wednesday, March 22nd, Brush 2244 and Rescue 2255 assisted Lehighton ALS on Unionville Road. PFTVFC#1 also responded.

March 17th, Rescue 2255, Command 2277, and Engine 2210 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Old Stage Road. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded.

March 3rd, Tanker 2233, Engine 2210, Ladder 2222, with twenty volunteers, responded to a chimney fire on Chestnut Road, Lake Harmony. Upon arrival, the crew from Tanker 2233 assisted with checking for extension, Engine 2210 was held at the Split Rock Lodge, and Ladder 2222 stood by at the station for any other calls. Also responding were Lake Harmony EMS, Lake Harmony VFC, Albrightsville VFC, and 20RIT.

Penn Forest #2 Camp Cadet

For Ages 10-14

Saturday, June 24th, & Sunday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Apply by Friday, April 14th or the First 40 Applicants. Registration Fee is $50.

In this camp, cadets will learn:

Fire Safety

Firefighting Gea

Fire Apparatus

Hose-lines

Fire Extinguishers

Ladder Review

Vehicle Rescue

CPR Course And More

All registered cadets will receive two Cadet tee shirts, safety glasses, gloves, and a helmet. Cadets will be required to wear long pants and closed toed shoes.

The camp will go on rain or shine.

Any questions or concerns, please contact David Michael III at dmichael3@ pennforestfireco2.co

Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company

Albrightsville was dispatched 12 times in February two each for wires or trees down, brush fires, automatic alarms and helicopter landings setup; and single responses for hazardous materials, a vehicle accident, a search and a fire police request.

Bingo is every Saturday night. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the kitchen opens at 5. Bingo starts at 6.

LPGA Amateurs slate season kickoff

The LPGA Amateurs is the recreational side of the LPGA. The Pocono Chapter is one of over 100 national and global chapters, offering choice for multiple ability levels for playing women’s golf beginner to competitor.

This year the Pocono Chapter will provide two weekly twilight playing options for women golfers at Shawnee and Great Bear.

The chapter also provides educational info about golf, and offers weekend golf trips and chances for other play during the season.

The chapter also sponsors Girls’ Golf, which provides

opportunity for young girls to learn and play the game. Want to make new friends? Get back into your game? Looking for a new challenge? Or simply want to have fun ? We are here for you.

Attend the kickoff meeing, April 12, at 6 p.m. at Tom X Pub in East Stroudsburg. Find out about this women’s chapter of the LPGA Amateurs at our information session and see if we are right for you

To register for our kickoff session, visit https:/ chapters.lpgaamateurs.com/ home/chapter/PAPO or check us out on Facebook.

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Kidder Supervisors make short work of March 20 2023 meeting

by Seth Isenberg

The March Kidder Township supervisors meeting made short work of its agenda. Supervisors approved a three-lot combination in Pocono Mountain Lakes for the Peterson family, accepted the return to the tax rolls of two properties in Holiday Pocono, and appointed patrolman Allen Strohl to become a full-time officer, effective April

A request for Malwa Ventures to have a public hearing for the transfer of a liquor license to their property at 480 Route 940 was approved. The hearing will be on April 25 at 6 p.m., prior to the next regular supervisors meeting.

The agreement with the nuisance Laurel Lane property owner was ratified. It was also noted that they sold the property.

Fire Chiefs Alexander Blew and Ralph Lennon each thanked supervisors for the funding provided

to their fire companies. Lennon also wanted to recognize Lake Harmony VFD firefighter Matt Miller who was just returned from two weeks of FEMA training in Urban Search and Rescue. Both chiefs asked about the installation of emitters on the traffic signals. Township manager Suzanne Brooks answered that the Turnpike intersection, Lake Ave. at Route 903, and of Routes 903 and 534 are good to get installed, but PennDOT wants changes for Moseywood Road’s lights. No bidders came forward for the 2023 tree trimming project. The ads will be run again. The ad to attract engineering companies to serve as township engineer will also be re-run, to attract more interest.

In reports, negotiations with the police union are beginning.

Manager Brooks reminds all township residents that electronics recycling will be held on Saturday morning, April 22.

Sam Lux seeks election as Carbon County Controller

Sam Lux is announcing his candidacy for Carbon County Controller.

Born and raised in Carbon County, he is the son of Tom Lux, a local business owner, and Lisa Lux, a school teacher. Lux has experience providing financial planning solutions for municipal and county governments across the United States. He is excited for the opportunity to use his experience to improve financial operations and the budgeting process for Carbon County.

Lux’s experience includes a degree in finance from West Chester Univesity, working in financial operations at JP Morgan Chase, and helping governments create long-term bud-

geting solutions at PFM - Public Financial Management.

As Controller, Lux will use his experience to oversee auditing county business, and ensure the county is responsibly managing taxpayer funds. Lux is committed to eliminating redundant and costly processes that slow down our government; as well as, creating sustainable budgets that will balance not just over 1 year, but create stability for 3, 5, 10 years and beyond.

Lux is already deeply involved in our community, coaching the Jim Thorpe high school tennis team, substitute teaching at our area schools, and actively enjoying the natural beauty of our county.

Sam Lux would love to hear from you. Please reach out to electsamlux@gmail.com with any questions, concerns, or priorities for Carbon County that are important to you.

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Dimmick Library to host fist-ever read-a-thon

For the first time ever, The Dimmick will be holding a fundraising competition where patrons compete to raise money for the library by reading as much as possible in a 24 hour period. A majority of the event will take place online, where we’ll

have videos from our staff and volunteers to encourage you to continue reading toward your goal.

We’ll also be holding a kick-off event at the library on April 1 from 1-4 p.m. where readers of all ages can participate in the Read-a-

Thon challenges for a chance to win prizes. Challenges vary from activities like the first patron to write a book review to the most creative handmade bookmark. We’ll have snack stations, break stations, and comfy places to lounge while you read (and

Branche seeks post of sheriff

My name is Richard Branche. I’m a veteran law enforcement officer with 3 years of service. I was educated at Middlesex County Community College and Thomas Edison State College studying Criminal Justice Police Science.

During that time I worked in the East Brunswick Police Department NJ. I worked in the patrol division, later assigned to K-9 section. After that I would move to the special operations division, conducting background

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investigations for new applicants and training, then the Traffic divisio supervisor of the Motorcycle Unit and the department’s Special Weapons and Tactics team. The final rung in my 30 years in NJ was as Range Master/Supervisor of the East Brunswick Training Facility.

After retiring I found myself back in law enforcement in South Carolina working for Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office as a supervisor i charge of training.

I have extensive training and instructor certifications in many areas including firearms, driving, defensive tactics, Axon Taser, alert active shooter/ breaching, ALS Less Lethal instructor, Master motorcycle Instructor Maryland state police, Incident Command and emergency response, Command and control of line staff. I received awards for my service, the Life Saving Award, Service Commendation Award, WTC Award, Meritorious Service Award, 2020 Training Officer of the Year State o South Carolina.

My last stop was Carbon County Sheriff’s Office for months.

My time away from law

enforcement was spent with my wife Laura of 36 years, and our 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren.

I am running for Sheriff of Carbon County to instill a professional law enforcement attitude, integrity, and accountability to the position. I would do away with wasteful spending, present budgets that are responsible and in the best interest of county residents, institute policy and procedures that are up to date and in accordance with state and federal laws. Work towards keeping the officer the department currently has, ending the revolving door of young and veteran deputies leaving which in turn costs the county money. I will work with the local police departments and the citizens of Carbon County to address the issues at hand.

I’m being endorsed by Joseph Hager, retired Chief Deputy of the Carbon County Sheriff’s office who serv the residents of Carbon County for 35 years. I am a lifelong Republican, not one which has switched parties within the past several months in order to stay in an elected office and tak advantage of Republican voters.

we certainly encourage you to bring your own and come in your pjs).

Plus, the person that fiishes the Read-a-Thon with the most pages read will win our grand prize, which we’ll

be announcing soon and trust us, it’s going to be pretty exciting.

To sign up, send an email to dimmickevents@gmail. com and we’ll send you all the details.

Wilkes U confers degrees for winter graduates

Wilkes University awarded 305 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to winter graduates. Included among them were Dominick

Bierman of Jim Thorpe, BA degree in Political Science, and Gregory Strubinger of Jim Thorpe, MSED degree in Education.

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Q&A session. Questions may also be submitted in advance of the forum by filling out the registration form or by emailing RA-PennDOTSTC@ pa.gov. The public may also call to share their questions

at 717-783-2262.

Every two years the State Transportation Commission (STC) and PennDOT update Pennsylvania’s 12 year program. Public feedback is a critical part of that process. The public comment period for the TYP update continues through April 30.

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The 5th annual Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network returns the weekend of April 29 and 30. This annual event celebrates the rich history and beautiful scenery of the Jim Thorpe area, while promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity.

This year the Festival has teamed up with Together With Veterans of Carbon County, a charitable non-profit working to prevent suicide among those who have already given so much to our country. The Festival will also benefit the Jim Thorpe Community Watch and the White Haven Area Community Library.

The Festival offers a vriety of races for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose from a 7-miler, a half marathon, or a Boston Qualifying full marathon. Each race offers stunning views of the Lehigh River and scenic wilderness of the Pocono

Mountains. For Sunday’s events, the 7-miler and full marathon, participants will take the Reading and Blue Mountain Northern scenic railway to the starting lines.

“We are thrilled to bring the JTARF back for its fifth year,” said race director, Michael Ragozzino of The RUNegades. “It’s a great opportunity for runners to challenge themselves, while experiencing the quaint charm and incredible energy of the Jim Thorpe community.”

After the races, participants will head into town for a “whistle stop” tour of bars and restaurants offering spcial deals for runners.

Registration for the 2023 Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival is now open. All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal.

“We encourage runners of all levels to join us,” added Ragozzino. “Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival offers a unique and unforgettable experience in a gorgeous setting for a great cause.”

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For more information about the 2023 Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival, including registration, race details, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, visit the event website www.runjimthorpe.com.

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Carbon County property transfers through March 19

Kidder Township

Rielly Kaminski to Shannon M. Kaminski, 27 Black Bear Pass, White Haven, property at 27 Black Bear Pass, $250,000.

Holly Pfeifer to Holly L. Pfeifer Revocable Trust, Dover, Delaware, property at 123 Down Hill, Lake Harmony, $1.

Stephen J. Safer to Christopher Marley Leaman Jr., Philadelphia, Lot 146, Pocono Mountain Lakes, $95,000.

Joseph A. Alfieri to Laura A. Aleri, 260 River Road, White Haven, property on South River Street, $1.

Marcelle Moyer to Gary Facchiano, Bethlehem, Lot 83, Block M. Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $5,000.

John Jacob Paul Jr. to John J. Paul, Easton, property on Lake Mountain Development, $1.

Robert H. Sproat to Sill Real Estate Investments, LLC, Downingtown, 1404 Block, Section D-1, Lake Harmony Estates, $435,000.

Joseph Landau to Slavoljub Blagojevic, Astoria, New York, property at 16 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $249,100.

Boris Nikolic to Boris Nikolic, Moorestown, New Jersey, property at 5 Midlake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.

Howard C. Nielson to Roger Cockerill, Mantua, New Jersey, property on Oak Glade Road, Albrightsville, $500.

Forrest W. Glass Jr. to David Ryan, Downingtown, property at 11 Midlake Drive, Lake Harmony, $435,000.

Daniel J. McCormick to David Allen Fisher, Gordonville, property at 279 Wolf Hollow Road, Lake Harmony, $680,000.

Mark C. Connelly to Russell C. Swisher, Lansdale, property at 59 Midlake Drive, Unit 302, Lake Harmony, $415,000.

Francis J. Kopecki Jr. to Leroy M. Ackerman, Allentown, property at 64 Vineland Road, Albrightsville, $130,000.

Shannon Wyffels to Brendan Thomas Oguinn, Lake Oswego, Oregon, property at 32 Trail Ridge Road, Lake Harmony, $10,000.

Anthony Kozar to David Keller, 1933 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property at 87 Timberlane Drive, $1.

David Keller to Joseph A. Mazzella, 1404 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property at 87 Timberlane Drive, $24,386.49.

Jewell L. Hatton to 126 South Lake Drive, LLC, Coopersburg, property at 126 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1,050,000.

Gregory Macalush to Himanshu

Kothari, Inkerman, Lot 201, Section A, Holiday Poconos, $11,111.

Douglas A. Howard to Tammy Joseph Tronoski, North Wales, property at 8 Lennon Circe, Lake Harmony, $250,000.

Johnathon M. Holder to Scott Kinney, 60 Jonathan Point Drive, Albrightsville, property at 60 Jonathan Point Drive, $275,000.

Inifotech Delta Computer, Inc, to Bluestone53, LLC, Bryn Mawr, property at 53 Bluestone Court, Lake Harmony, $775,000.

Bessie Ann Sparacino to Deborah Dunleavy, Bridgeport, Lot 130, Section Am Holiday Poconos, $215,000.

Sambhu N. Kundu to James McHugh Jr., Philadelphia, property at 33 Midlake Drive, Unit 202E, Lake Harmony, $346,000.

Greatful Dancing Bear, LLC, to Howard Ackerman, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, property at 147 Midway Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.

Howard Ackerman to Stephanie Ackerman, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, property at 147 Midway Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.

Andrew R. Scheurer to Jonathan Patroni, West Chester, property at 134 Telemark, Lake Harmony, $299,000.

Frank P. Caputo Jr. to Christine Rocks Ireland, P.O. Box 2093, Albrightsville, property at 149 Tanglewood Drive, Albrightsville, $275,000.

Jason Keller to Robert A. Henry, P.O. Box 2072, Albrightsville, property at 31 W. Fawn, Grove Drive, Albrightsville, $104,500.

Tak Keung Wong to Blake B. Kneeland, Lansdale, property at 39 Midlake Drive, Lake Harmony,

$353,500.

Sylvia M. Shupp to Martin Rupp,. Corpus Christi, Texas, 9.24 acres, $1.

Split Rock Investments, LLC, to SRWP, LLC, 428 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, Westwood at Split Rock, 660 Units, condominiums, Lake Harmony, $1,354,979.80.

Alexandru Mican to Donald Turner, Newtown Square, Lot 405A, Section C, Final Plan for Joinder of Alexandru Mican, $12,900.

Kerri A. Novak to MLD Poconos, LLC, Doylestown, property at 324 Hummingbird Way, No. 202, Lake Harmony, $419,000.

Jean Ann Pannebecker to Jean Ann Pannebecker, Denver, property at v2627 State Rt. 534, Albrightsville, $1.

Penn Forest Township

John Dennis Ivanitch to Jeffrey A. Orta, Fort Lee, New Jersey, parcel No. 22-51-A6.02, $80,000.

Anthony Crino to Glenn Keller, 1933 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property on Ginsburg Circle, $1.

Leticia M. Argosino to Glenn Keller, 1933 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property on Doolittle Mews, Towamensing Trails, $1.

Sofia M. Davidson to Glenn Keller, 1933 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, property on Johnson Lane, $1.

Stephen J. Dacisen III to Emily Vail, Tannersville, property at 6 Thomas Lane, Albrightsville, $199,000.

Jason Cabrera to Danielle Degulis, 67 Seneca Road, Albrightsville, property at 67 Seneca Road, $250,000.

Jeffrey Owen Lee Jordan to Shawn Brengel, 23 Hillcrest Drive, Albrightsville, property at 23 Hill-

crest Drive, $175,000.

Laura T. Getz to Giuseppe Buzzetta, 1553 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, Lot 212, Bluejay Lane, $55,000.

Diane Devincenzo to Adrienne Morales, 83 Chestnut Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 83 Chestnut Lane, $1.

Michael J. Koenigbauer to Laura Valasakos, 65 Recreation Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 52, Section Mountain View, Bear Creek Lakes, $365,000.

Robert A. Wasilewski to BMR Management, LLC, Hatboro, lots 430 and 431, Section I, Towamensing Trails, $125,000.

Pamela Schmidt to Lead Lap Enterprises, LLC, Levinttown, New York, property at 125 Hunter Lane, Albrightsville, $160,000.

Louis Del Priore to Justin M. Chapman, Hamilton, New Jersey, Lot 487, Section E, Pleasant Valley West, $23,000.

Eliana Pesce to Eileen Monastero, Norristown, property at 22 Shortridge Road, Albrightsville, $285,000.

John A. Carragher to Francis V. Vanderlofske III, Merrick, New York, Lot 72, Section 6, Towamensing Trails, $8,500.

Anthony Costanzo to Freancis V. Vanderofske III, Merrick, New York, property at 88 McKuen Way, Albrightsville, $330,000.

Mikheil G. Shatirishvili to Volodymyr Tashchuk, Elmwood Park, New

Jersey, Lot 143, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $9,888.

Manuel J. Barral Jr. to James Brian Delphus, Gambrills, Maryland, Lot 1461, Deerview Section II, $49,000.

Joseph R. Dillion to Joseph R. Dillion, 17 Gower Road, Albrightsville, property at 17 Gower Road, $1.

Thelma Vega to Grazia Keller, 183 Jean Drive, Brodheadsville, property at 95 Cummings Lane, $1.

Ira G. Mains to Gary Joseph Mains, Elverson, property at 76 Thomas Lane, Albrightsville, $1.

Tim Merz to Mary Lou Smaczylo, Philadelphia, Lot 1714, Section A, Indian Mountain Lakes, $2,000. Joseph R. Seemiller to William Conway, 1027 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, Lot 190, Section B, Hickory Run Forest, $5,650.

MKarion F. Phillips to Nadiya Prokopiuk, Brooklyn, New York, Lot V1167, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $264,000.

Calabree Building Contractors, LLC, to Edwin M. Currier III, Collegeville, Lot V1162, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $20,000.

Richard L. Rothenberger to Richard L. Rothenberger, 87 Dogwood Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 21, North Lake Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $1. Domenico Balzano to William A. Getz, 87 Sunrise Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 255, Section A, Marty Axman in the Poconos, $15,000.

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Transfers

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Behrens Corporation to Richard Scutt, Beverly, New Jersey, lots 24R, 24F and 35, Behrens Subdivision, $24,000.

Joseph Seemiller to Corey W. Hill, 7 Chestnut Lane, Jim Thorpe, Lot 249, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $10,000.

Federal National Mortgage Association to Bekir Taskent, 11 Potomac Lane, Albrightsville, property at 11 Potomac Lane, $115,000.

James Nieves to PVW 382 Land Trust, Mount Pocono, Lot 382, Section C, Pleasant Valley West, $30,000.

James Nieves to Ryan P. Gilliar, P.O. Box 1053, Albrightsville, Lot 383, Section C, Pleasant Valley West, $175,000.

Michael Mecchella to James Vincent Galiano, Saint James, New York, property at 1813 Burnshaw Lane, Albrightsville, $395,000.

Kenneth Pomo Jr. to Brian C. Dalton, Lafayette Hill, property at 10 Milton Way, Albrightsville, $410,000.

Judith R. Rogers to Dimitri Benitich, 13 Autumn Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 13 Autumn Lane, $1.

U.S. Bank, N.A., to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, property at 51 White Birch Way, Albrightsville, $1.

Juan A. Rivera to Althea Y. Caporusso, 128 Penn Forest Drive, Albrightsville, property at 128 Penn Forest Drive, $145,000.

Patrick D. Cesaro to Keith Williams, East Stroudsburg, property at 79 Tomahawk Trail, Albrightsville, $70,000.

Brian S. Copolla to Brian S. Copolla, 25 Shortridge Road, Albrights-

ville, Lot 233, Section D, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1.

Brian Coppola to Brian S. Coppola, 25 Shortridge Road, Albrightsville, property at 25 Shortridge Road, $1.

Patrick Thomas Wade to Felix Savarese, West Chester, Lot 1166, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $1.

Jaime Garcia Jr. to Brian Cohen, 18 Jeans Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 292 McKuen Way, Albrightsville, $10,000.

Monika E.I. Wendt to Taga Properties, LLC, Warrington, Lot 1060, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $15,000.

Jason Keller to Diana Ourta, East Quogue, New York, property on Cold Spring Drive, $12,000.

Mike Gilliar to Moshe S. Zidele, Brooklyn, New York, Lot V1646, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $20,000.

Patricia M. McEwen to Francine Obregon, Edison, New Jersey, property at 644 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, $262,000.

Land Trustings, LLC, to Keltus L. Campo, Brooklyn, New York, property at 2256 Seneca Road, Mt. Pocahontas, $7,400.

Kimberly A. Stella to Karpaty Trails, LLC, Langhorne, property at 18 Elmerson Drive, Albrightsville, $135,000.

M & B Contractors, Inc., to Suzanne Roe, 21 Kickapoo Trail, Albrightsvlle, property at 21 Kickapoo Trail, $164,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to BMR Management Group, LLC, Hatboro, property at 39 Wintergreen Trail, a/k/a 513 Wintergreen Trail, Albrightsville, $74,214.

Tatasyn, LLC, to Beth Wheeler, Wilmington, Delaware, Towamensing Trails Lot V-1158m Section E-V, $5,500.

Gbolahan Taiwo to Makinde A.O.A. Taiwo, 15 Minisink Trail,

Albrightsville, Mt. Pocahontas Lot 2303, Section Mountain View, $1.

John Patrick Hoke to Taiwo Adebo, 30 Sassafras Road, Albrightsville, property at 30 Sassafras Road, $300,000.

Ryan J. Poeldnurk to Nicholas Michael Guevara, 110 Susquehanna Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 110 Susquehanna Drive, $305,000.

Paul Romero to Paul G. Romero, 20 Arapahoe Road, Albrightsville, property at 20 Arapahoe Road, $1.

James Faux Jr. to Swat Enterprises, LLC, Wind Gap, lots 17G and 17H, Section 1, Mt. Pocahontas, $6,000.

Helen DeVincenzo to Michael DeVincenzo, 133 Yellow Run Road, Jim Thorpe, Lot V1933, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $1.

Taga {roperties, LLC, to Patricia A. Wieland, Washington Crossing, property at 79 Burnshaw Lane, Albrightsville, $499,000.

Nicolina Grazia Cassis to Jamie Lomas, Harleysville, Lot 338, Section 1, Towamensing Trails, $1,500.

Great Pocono Homes, LLC, to Scott R. Sladek, Philadelphia, Lot 186B, Section B, Pleasant Valley West, $20,000.

Richard J. Gardner to Rakin Zaman, Brooklyn, New York, Lot V712, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $19,000.

Carol Jean Duane to Linda M. Greener, Elverson, property at 74 Byron Lane, Albrightsville, $310,000.

John Prisco to Melynda L. Smith, Center Valley, Lot 1073, Section 3, Mt. Pocahontas, $7,210.

Vincent C. Costa to Gregory Costa, Trenton, New Jersey, property at 78 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, $1.

Theresa A. Wakefield to Olive and Rudy, LLC, 1732 State Rt. 534, Albrightsville, property at 1732 State Rt. 534, $485,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to 3013 Brighton, LLC, Brooklyn, New York, property at 463 Stony Mountain Road, $130,776.

Charles E. Walters to Dominick

Giovinazzo, Quakertown, property at 171 Lindberg Circle, Albrightsville, $165,000.

Richard Zartarian to Kayla Adel Burwell, 137 Autumn Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 137 Autumn Lane, $225,000.

Carlos L. Gorbea to Yuberkis Gorbea, 146 Pawnee Trail, Albrightsville, property at 146 Pawnee Trail, $1.

Sonia Jung to Karen Fedor, Marshalls Creek, Lot 1863, Section 5, Mt. Pocahontas, $2,000.

Fitzpatrick O’Toole, L.P., to Emily P. Kenna, 19 Berry Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 19 Berry Lane, $195,000.

Burns Investments, LLC, to Keith K. O’Donnell, West Islip, New York, property at 6 Dillon Way, Albrightsville, $440,000.

ASJS Consulting, LLC, to C & C Estates, LLC, Willingboro, New Jersey, two parcels on Cayuga Drive, $7,250.

Marley L. Demarest to Marley L. Freeman, P.O. Box 1903, Albrightsville, property at 56 Hugo Drive, Albrightsville, $1.

Michael E. Freeman to Michael E. Freeman, P.O. Box 1903, Albrightsville, property at Hugo Drive and Sydney Mews, Albrightsville, $1.

Joseph Murray to Lisa M. Figueroa, Richland, property at 105 Mountainview Drive, $1.

Julius D. Feinstein to Daniel F. Miller, Bristol, Lot 1334, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $40,000.

David C. Otto to Kenneth A. Johnson Jr., Doylestown, Lot 104, Section IIC, Valley View Estates, $79,000.

Frank J. Reightler to Frank J. Reightler, 145 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 145 Unionville Road, $1.

Jill C. Kostak to Jill C. Rehrig, 339 Wild Creek Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 659, Section 10, Bear Creek Lakes, $1.

Doris T. King to James Wissman, Philadelphia, Lot VI 418, Section VI, Towamensing Trails, $285,000.

John H. Stoler to Gabriel Stoler,

South Chesterfield, Virginia, propety at 76 Meckesville Road, Albrightsville, $219,000.

Karen Weeks to Kevin Corr, Hawthorne, New York, property at 74 Saginaw Drive, $1.

Kevin Corr to Kenneth Szidar, 25 Sioux Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 74 Saginaw Drive, $300,000.

Kenneth Szidar to Kenneth Szidar, 74 Saginaw Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 74 Saginaw Drive, $1. Willard E. Andrews Jr. to Todd Andrews, 165 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, property on Unionville Road, rear, $1.

Willard E. Andrews Jr. to Todd Andrews, 165 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 167 Unionville Road, $1.

Sheriff of Carbon County to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Seal Beach, California, property at 25 Berry Lane, $1.

Ellen Capell to Ilya Blanter, Berkeley, California, property at 26 Hopkins Circle, Albrightsville, $935,000.

Robert C. Snyder to Robert C. Snyder, 28 Engler Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 28 Engler Lane, $1. Land Trustings, LLC, to Andrew Wray, Linden, new Jersey, Lot 1625, Section 6, Mt. Pocahontas, $7,000. Land Trustings, LLC, to Amelfis Manzueta, Freeport, New York, Lolt 2609, Section Tall trees, Mt. Pocahontas, $12,000.

Robert S. Zdichocki to Patricia A. Zdichoski, Stanhope, New Jersey, Lot 214, Section N-I, Indian Mountain Lakes, $45,000.

John L. Pietrzyk to Linda J. DeFazio, 24 Fawn Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 24 Fawn Road, $297,000.

Jance L. Ocasio to Sean Eley, Williamstown, New Jersey, property at 37 Hugo Drive, Albrightsville, $305,500.

Donald J. Putt to Chester A. Kruk, 48 Short Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 48 Short Road, $715,000.

John E. O’Neill to John E. O’Neill, 31 Cayuga Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 31 Cayuga Drive, $1.