Journal of Penn-Kidder, March-April 2024

Penn Forest trail takes steps toward funding walking/hiking trail

by Seth Isenberg

A feasibility study for the Penn Forest walking/hiking trails proposal is priced at $39,500 by Barry Isett & Associates. The township has applied for a grant for $20,000, so at the April 1 supervisors’ meeting, it was decided to wait for the grant to be approved, then move forward with the study –which will lead to more grants.

A CPR and AED training class for all the township staff was approved. It will be held on April 9, and taught by members of the Lehighton Ambulance.

Penn Forest Park will get some upgraded lighting in its restrooms, and a new security camera on the upper pavilion. Sports teams are starting to use the park heavily. “The park is getting busy,” remarked chairman Roger Meckes.

Shiffer Bituminous has been contracted to send its pothole patching truck through the township, twice, at $2,500 per load. The township crew will be out safety flagging when the truck is in the township, which will be early in the season.

Meckes reports that the township-wide roadside tree trimming work is nearly complete.

Fire Police of Penn Forest were given permission to direct traffic at the St. Marks and St. John’s Race Street Run on June 29 in Jim Thorpe.

Conditional approval of the Getz Self Storage business on Route 903 was given for waivers, and for a request to extend the timing of the land development plan review to July 1.

Officers of Beltzville Lake Estates (BLE) thanked the township for reducing the speed limit on the township road to 25 mph in their development. The township is buying the speed limit signs. The development is seeking help in enforcing a clean-up and repairs at a home owned by a Slovakian man. He has no proper mailing address in the states. He is reported to owe school district taxes, and does owe dues to BLE.

While the township has no say in all this, supervisors agreed to take a look. A suggestion was that BLE should hire a detective whose specialty is skipchasing.

Pocono Mountain Regional Police officers who rescued a woman from her burning vehicle off Route 940 were given a plaque and a challenge coin at the start of the March Kidder Township Supervisors’ meeting. The driver had crashed just over the county line in Kidder Township on February 26. PMRPD was dispatched and found the vehicle on fire. The honored officers were: (from left) CJ Dickinson (accepted by his dad, Chuck Dickinson), Scott Dunlap, Sergeant Robert Miller, presenter Lake Harmony Fire Chief Ralph Lennon, Carmine Saprona and Adam Bond, and presenter Kidder Township Police Chief Matthew Kuzma.

Kidder Township thanks, honors

PMRPD officers for accident aid

by Suzanne Winters & Seth Isenberg

Another large crowd was on hand for the Kidder Township Board of Supervisors meeting on March 26. Many could not find a spot in the meeting room and remained standing in the foyer.

Before beginning the meeting, a special award

presentation was made by Lake Harmony Fire Chief Ralph Lennon to the five Pocono Mountain Regional Police officers who, being first on the scene, had rescued a woman from her burning vehicle on February 26. She had crashed off Route 940 in Kidder Township, just past the county line. The officers were each given a

plaque. Challenge Coins were also presented from both the Fire Chief and the Kidder Township Police Chief Matthew Kuzma. The honored officers were Officer CJ Dickenson, Officer Scott Dunlap, Sergeant Robert Miller, Officer Carmine Saprona and Officer Adam Bond. The rescued woman is still recovering.

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All but one of the 11 public comments prior to the start of the meeting pertained to the Blue Ridge Real Estate plans for yet another trucking depot in the township.

Many property owners presented arguments and research findings against the proposal, citing concerns over the environment, noise, light pollution, air pollution and crime. Questions were asked why the Supervisors were, from their perspective, not following or enforcing the zoning ordinance.

Some speakers requested a new traffic study, saying the last one was in 2019, and so much has changed in the township with the addition of these large trucking facilities that a new study is warranted.

Other concerns were for water quality, stating that the plans proffered do not adequately address storm water and run off. There was mention that Francis Walter Dam Road does not have the infrastructure to handle the offsite drainage.

All supervisors were in favor of an extension to May 28 for Camptel Poconos (Maison Hotel LLC) for removal of various items.

Mike Malloy, the attorney for Blue Ridge Real Estate (BRRE), made his presentation to the Board as to

why they should grant conditional approval to their requested project waivers. He referred to how much they have already done to meet township requirements and denied accusations from property owners that BRRE would be turning the township into an industrial area. He claimed the public presents “red herrings” and “misinformation” in opposition to the project. He said there is no need for a new traffic study, and they have consulted with DEP and PennDOT. He dismissed public concerns over the cumulative environmental effects of the project. His argument concluded by saying BRRE has met all written requirements and the Board should approve the requested waivers according to their own rules.

Chairman Gluck noted several conditions have not been met, and requested BRRE notify the Board each time a condition is met. He also said the Planning Commission had already reviewed the plan, and supervisors will take action based on the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Supervisor Noel Torres addressed the audience concerns, saying he had looked into a great deal of information and ordinances and believed it would be an “injustice if we vote against it.” He felt a judge would rule against the township should they deny it and the issue

be argued in court. He assured that this approval does not give “carte blanche” for BRRE to move ahead with their plans, saying that all projects will be scrutinized, but at this juncture the vote against conditional approval and then a court battle would not be a good use of taxpayer dollars.

Conditional approval for the BRRE project waivers was unanimous. It was noted several times by the Board that this is not a final approval and that there is a long way to go until that might occur.

Kidder Township Police Report

In the police department report,

22 parking tickets were written, there were 6 speeding tickets (4 on Route 903). There were 10 moving violations ticketed on Route 940 and 3 on 903. Trucks were ticketed 57 times for equipment violations. Police issued 12 license violations. 29 warnings were written in the last month.

Kidder’s four patrol vehicles were out around the township 9,854 miles. There were 88 summons issued, 13 dismounted posts, 6 hazardous conditions reports, 5 motorist assists, 10 false alarms, 6 harassment, 5 suspicious vehicles and 5 suspicious persons, 3 disturbing the peace and 1 fireworks complaint – among 261 total calls for police for of February.

Western Pocono Trout Unlimited planning second Trout Festival

It’s early but plans are being made by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited and the White Haven Area Community Library and Visitor’s Center for the second annual White Haven Trout Festival to be held Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored by WPTU and WHACL .

Folks traveling in the Poconos may want to be aware so they can include the Trout Fest in their summer plans. Last year’s inaugural event was a wonderful day long program that highlighted the environmental, recreational, and cultural connections between the legendary trout fishery that is the

Lehigh River (and many other Pocono waters) and the historic town of White Haven. The day long event featured over two dozen conservation groups, trout fishing shops and guides, fly tyers, rod makers, crafters,

and artists.

The White Haven Library will again sponsor a Fish Fry (haddock) with proceeds going to the library’s children’s programs. Fly tying and fly rod casting demos, and nature oriented

kids’ games will be held throughout the day. The library is also sponsoring a 5K Family Fun Run.

WPTU and the library are proud to sponsor this event as part of the year long

White Haven Bicentennial celebrations.

Admission is free with other food, refreshments and music throughout the day, rain or shine. Call 570-4544862 or the library at 570443-8776 for info.

Art League to see soap-making demonstration

If you are a practicing artist or artisan, join the Carbon County Art League (CCAL) meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Palmerton Area Library, 402 Delaware Ave, in Palmerton. The businessside of the meeting will review membership status; upcoming events; sharing on

recent activities in the Social / Presentation areas. The social-side of the meeting starts at 6 and will include Soap Making Demonstration by Liz Ramsey of Drakes Creek Soap Company. Bring a friend or potential member to join us in this interesting presentation, and maybe bring a treat to share if you’re so inclined.

Interested in CCAL

membership? Send us an email: info@ carboncountyart.com. Also, check out our upcoming

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Inaugural STR conference draws large crowd

On March 7, the picturesque Camelback Resort in Tannersville played host to the first-ever Poconos STR Conference, marking a significant milestone for the Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners (Poconos VRO), the local industry trade association. Co-sponsored by the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and the Pocono Mountain Association of REALTORS® (PMAR), this event aimed to unite the diverse interests of the local vacation rental industry, ranging from property owners and operators to community regulators.

With more than 400 attendees, the one-day conference surpassed all expectations, earning accolades from Poconos VRO co-founder and president Mark Shay, who described it as a “smashing success” that well exceeded the organization’s expectations.

“Vacation Rentals are a vital component of tourism and the local economy, and this conference brought together everything owner and operator needed to help their businesses flourish,”

Shay stated. Furthermore, he added, “It was truly inspiring to witness such diverse perspectives coming together, engaging, and forging connections. The 2024 Poconos STR Conference marked a significant stride towards realizing Poconos VRO’s vision as the voice of the region’s STR industry.”

The event attracted a robust lineup of 30 exhibitors and sponsors, showcasing a wide array of services essential to the vacation rental ecosystem, from local property management and cleaning services to digital marketing and co-hosting solutions.

A highlight of the conference was the diverse

range of keynote speakers and educational sessions, catering to professionals, investors, and those exploring the potential of vacation rental ownership. The morning keynote sessions featured Bill Faeth, a leading expert on operating successful vacation rental properties and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Faeth, who offers coaching services to property owners, emphasized the region’s untapped potential, stating, “You have a real gem here!” as he pointed out the window to Camelback’s ski slopes. He provided valuable insights into attracting guests to your property and profitably scaling.

Additionally, the conference addressed crucial topics such as regulatory challenges and

community impact, with insightful sessions led by industry experts. Matt Curtis, representing Smart City Policy Group, provided valuable insights into the implications of vacation rental regulations, while local officials engaged in productive discussions during the “Revisiting the Model Ordinance” session. One of the most significant contingents at the conference was realtors, with over 125 in attendance, demonstrating the real estate industry’s stake in shortterm rental developments. PMAR’s efforts to raise public awareness of short-term rental issues proved instrumental in bringing over 30 elected and appointed officials to the event, fostering meaningful dialogue between stakeholders.

Cindy Knecht, Poconos VRO board member and chair of PMAR’s ShortTerm Rental Committee, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s success, stating, “The Poconos STR Conference provided a valuable platform for realtors to engage with industry stakeholders and gain insights into the evolving vacation rental landscape. Our efforts, supported by a National Association of

REALTORS® grant aimed at raising public awareness on this topic, facilitated a real dialogue between municipal elected and administrative positions, paving the way for collaborative solutions.”

Tourism is a big part of the Poconos economy, with 1 in every 5 jobs directly tied to serving visitors. Chris Barrett, President/CEO of the PMVB, emphasized the significant economic impact of short-term rentals on the region, noting that there are 11,000 hotel rooms in the 4-county region and roughly 6,800 licensed STRs. He further highlighted that the average visitor stays 1.5 days in a hotel and 3.4 days in a vacation rental, underscoring the key role of short-term rentals in the region’s continued prosperity.

In addition to realtors, individual owners also benefited from the conference’s educational offerings. Lindsey Rodriguez, owner of Stay Booked, a boutique property management company in the Poconos, hosted a jampacked STR 101 session, providing invaluable insights for individual owners looking to navigate the vacation rental market.

In summary, the inaugural Poconos STR Conference provided a platform for constructive dialogue, networking, and learning, reflecting a balanced approach to the needs of residents, owners, vendors, and industry professionals alike. The resounding success of the event underscores the partners’ commitment to fostering a thriving vacation rental industry in the Poconos, with plans already underway for a repeat event in the spring of 2025.

Seth’s Sightings

I hope readers who celebrate enjoyed a happy Easter weekend. There were many homes around the Pocono Plateau where Easter family gatherings were sighted.

Déjà vu for this week, as more wet and rainy days

led up to a small bit of snow here. The storm ends with feet of snow in the mountain areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Ski mountain communities were reporting around two feet from the late March storm.

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ski areas as they postpone their closings. Some of the local Vail team members are lending their work time to select northern Vail ski areas.

Local critter sightings include some foxes, a hen and tom of local turkey, and skunks around my house. It’s the third week for my sister Elise’s visit with us just in time for cold, wet and light snow. It’s 20 degrees or more cooler here than Charlotte.

March Madness means the Frozen Four for men’s ice hockey. Boston College took four overtimes to beat last year’s national champion Quinnipiac. Their opponent will be Michigan. Boston U. faces Denver in the other

quarter-final on April 11.

In basketball, the UConn and Iowa women have made it to the final four and have drawn each other Friday. The other game is South Carolina versus the surprising NCState. By my next column, there will be a 2024 champion. I still favor UConn but Iowa has been great, too. South Carolina is superb.

I am not a men’s college basketball fan, so I have little to offer up.

Baseball is battling the cold and rainy weather. Both the Yankees and the Pirates must like it, as they are each started with a nice set of uns.

The big Penguins are enjoying a win streak that might propel them to a low

playoff spot. The next few games will be the proof.

The local Penguins also are winning. Two more wins in the final eight games will earn the team a playoff spot. With three games each of the first two weekends versus beatable opponents to start the month, it’s likely we’ll get our wins. Let’s Go Pens.

Gas prices eased up a bit. Last week, I was able to buy gas for $3.37.9 in Blakeslee, less my Exxon discount. I hope for even lower, but fear some oil-related international bad news will make prices leap again.

Springtime returns with fifty degrees plus weather starting Sunday, but in real force from Monday on. So, after Thursday, it’s back to spring cleanup and lawn raking.

Good health through these changeable weeks.

Outdoor Expo spotlights lots of ways to explore outdoors

Story & photos

by Lori R. Cooper

The 10th annual Sportsman Outdoor Expo was held at the Penn Kidder Fire Company #1 on March 23, sponsored by PA Representative Doyle Heffley. Over 30 exhibitors were on hand to provide information about outdoor recreational opportunities in the area.

Prior to the expo the Pa Game Commission held a hunter/trapper education class. The course covered responsible hunting behavior, firearm safety, wildlife and conservation techniques and hunting techniques.

Heffley noted,” In conjunction with state

and local outdoor opportunities this expo offers an opportunity to build relationships rather than meet in the field.

Carbon County is about the outdoors, tourists can also learn what Carbon County has to offer.”

Master Gardeners from Penn State extension were available to provide information and classes offered. The master gardeners go to schools to teach about poison control and soil. If you have any questions you can call the plant hotline at 570325-2788. Free tomato or pepper plants are available to plant at home. For more information contact Carol Schnaiter at schnaitercarol@ gmail.com.

Representatives from the D&L Trail spoke to a participant explaining that accessibility devices are permitted on the trail, such as motorized scooters or ebikes, provided that the speed limit is followed. Alice Wanamaker from D&L noted that because the trail had been a train track, all of it is not steep and it is 8' to 12' wide, allowing accessibility for everyone.

The Carbon County Environmental Education Center had a broad wing hawk and red tail hawk, two of 20 non-release injured birds they care for. Katie the red tailed hawk is missing her left wing and has lived at the EE center for eight years.

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Joe Maisy, 9 year old Salvatore Cristini , and Carbon County Sheriffs Rehatchek and Shoemaker.

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Nine-year-old Salvatore Crisanti was there with his guardian Joe Maisey talking to the Carbon County Sheriffs about gun safety. Salvatore shared three lessons he learned, “Always point the gun away from you, keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot and always keep the gun unloaded till you are ready to use.”

The Weatherly Hillclimb Association sponsors two races a year in the northwest Carbon County community, where 90 drivers compete.

Local nonprofits sell food to raise funds. Anyone can join in with their race car or sports car as long as they meet the requirements. This year’s events will be held June 8-9 and September 14-15. Free admission and free parking is provided. For further information contact Joseph Cyburt at rayjudyd@ pa.metrocast.net

A different way to explore the county is through Bronson ebikes, which can

be rented out of Weissport by the Hofford Mill on the D&L Trail. A half-day rental is $50 and full day is $90. Twenty-five bikes are available for rental.

Looking to fly fish? The Village at Houser’s Crossing in Tamaqua offers overnights and weekends surrounded by 3,400 acres of State Gamelands. Owner Carolee Smith noted the Little Schyukill runs through the property. Her son Jacov is an avid fly fisherman and will teach guests to fish. To find out more information the website is hauserscrossing.com.

Dan Gasket , Jim Thorpe, talks to D&L reps Alice Wanamaker and Claire Sadler.

Carolee Smith, Houser’s Crossing, with son Jacov talking about fly fishing with Representative Doyle Heffley

Lena Nalesnik with a red tail hawk Katie.

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Police Beat

On 3-3, PA State PoliceFern Ridge reports responding to a road rage incident between an 86 y/o Albrightsville driver and a Patten Circle family. The 86 y/o followed the local family to their home and eventually pointed a firearm at the 44 y/o driver, whose wife and two children were in the car.

3-6, 3:33 p.m., someone tried to steal the identity of a Reeders man by ordering an extra phone in his name. The victim, however, was able to recover the extra phone before the thief. He reported this to PSP.

3-19, A 63 y/o Albrightsville man reported a theft from his debit card.

3-24, a traffic stop on Interstate 80 found an Ohio couple with vacuum sealed bags of marijuana, and a .40 Smith & Wesson. They were arrested. Bail was set at $75,000 and $25,000 straight.

3-26, someone stole a Polaris Predator ATV (black/ orange) out of the front yard of a Route 115, Effort, homeowner.

3-28, PSP are charging a repeat shoplifter this theft, milk, cereal and a bottle of 19 Crimes wine, and on 3-24, she was caught stealing fruit, vegetables, cat food and wine.

3-28, police are investigating a scam that cost a Penn Forest Township man $3,000.

3-29, 9:04 a.m., PSP made a traffic stop on a car driven by a Blakeslee-area man. He has a license where an ignition interlock (for DUI prevention) needs to be present this car didn’t have one. AND, he had a

small amount of heroin in his possession, so he was arrested.

A patrol into Chestnuthill park at 7:49 p.m. on 3-29 found a carful of 20-somethings, one 23 y/o in possession of drugs.

Other reports include a car into tree crash, a domestic with both parties charged, and a DUI crash.

PennDOT

A bridge inspection team will be out on Interstate 80 on April 10 and 11.

Crack sealing has started up again. Look for a crew from 4-8 to 11 on Interstate 380.

Pothole patching and crack sealing is on the schedule for mid-month on Route 940 and 611 near and in Mt. Pocono. Another crew will be doing pothole patching in Kidder Township. There will be lane restrictions, with flaggers.

Bridge repair is slated for 4-11 on Sugar Hollow Road in Effort.

Route 534 is due for some crack sealing.

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Carbon County property transfers through March 24

Kidder Towship

TMC Management Corporation to John Sepcoski, 621 W. Oak Lane, White Haven, property at 621 W. Oak Lane, $341,924.

HDBC Bank U.S.A., N.A., to Joel Anthony, Inc., Allentown, property at 21 LiPuma Drive, Lake Harmony, $19,400

George Ahart to Tiago Blanco, Millstone Township, New Jersey, two transactions, property at 48-18 Greenwood Road, Split Rock, Lake Harmony, $312,000, and property on Greenwood Road, $15,000.

Stephen Ostrander to Paul Charles Signora, Woodlyn, property at 79 Laurelwood Drive, Lake Harmony, $318,000.

Obituaries

PAUL GERALD ROMERO

Paul Gerald Romero, 63, of Albrightsville, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at St. Luke’s HospitalCarbon Campus.

Born in East Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph Romero and the late Mildred (Laundis) Romero.

Paul was the loving husband of Anna Lee Simpson, with whom he shared 36 years together.

Matthew S. Paster to Steven Richard Mocarski, Yardley, property at 20 Bluestone Court, Lake Harmony, $700,000.

Robert Pipech Sr. to Richard Pipech, Wapwallopen, at 714, Block 700, Section C, Pocono Road, $1.

Carlos J. Tanda to Joseph Coursey, Chadds Ford, property at 76 Nordic, Lake Harmony, $280,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to Unsal Turban, Delray Beach, Florida, property at 791 State Rt. 940, White Haven, $1.

$438,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to HSSC Bank U.S.A., N.A., West Palm Beach, Florida, property at 21 Lipuma Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.

Lawrence J. Mellon III to Meadow Lane Rentals, LLC, Merion Station, property on Maplewood Road, Lake Harmony, $385,000.

George Urich to Andrew Paul Tamaccio, Media, property at 17 Santana Road, Lake Harmony, $282,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to M34 Holdings LLC, 658 Route 940, Lake Harmony, property at 34 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $480,759.50.

Ryan Firth to Hung Anh Hoang, Warrington, property at 20 Mountain Ash Road, Lake Harmony, $395,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to M197 Holdings, LLC, 658 Route 940, Lake Harmony, property at 197 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $489,000.

Lunaholdings, LLC, to Brendan Mulligan, 41 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, property at 41 S. Lake Drive, $349,900.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Anna Lee Simpson of Albrightsville; many loving cousins including Kim, Kate, and Tess of CT; his sister-inlaw, Lita Flores Romero of Oregon; and his brother-inlaw Shawn McNeil Simpson of CA. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Philip J. Romero.

A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA online or to the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at 361 Cherry Drive, Stroudsburg PA 18360.

www.kresgefuneralhome. com

Paul graduated from East Brunswick High School and went on to attend Boston University to obtain his BFA. He was a professional actor working both in film and in theater across the US. Paul notably worked as a sketch artist for David Letterman. In his free time, he enjoyed skiing, kayaking, collecting swords and comic books and enjoyed reading. He also adored his cat, Spooky. He will be sorely missed by his loving family and friends.

TMC Management Corporation to Marlene T. Macovitch, 315A Golden Oaks Drive, White Haven, property at 315A Golden Oaks Drive, $275,237.

TMC Management Corporation to Tracy E. Mundhenk, 623 W. Oak Lane, White Haven, property at 623 W. Oak Lane, $345,226.

TMC Management Corporation to Mark A. Jensen, 315B Golden Oaks Drive, White Haven, property at 315B Golden Oaks Drive, $270,000.

Harry P. Pegg to Lovell Mathews, Pennington, New Jersey, property at 116 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $570,000.

Angela M. Balla to Blue Spruce RD Trust, Glen Mills, Lot 12, Block E, Trail Ridge, Holiday Poconos, $8,000.

Timothy M. Graziano to Frank Gambilonghi, Manalapan, New Jersey, property at 288 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $540,000.

Joseph A. Nolasco to 53 Skye Drive, LLC, Wayne, property at 53 Skye Drive,

Holiday Pocono Civic Association to Kathleen Papciak, P.O. Box 505, Albrightsville, Holiday Poconos Lot 193, Section D, $5,000.

Winifred W. Kee to Greentops, LLC, Lewes, Delaware, property at 161 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $155,603.50.

Lisandra Florek to DC Summit Estates, LLC, Hoboken, New Jersey, property at 59 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, $445,000.

Andrew Lydon to Axcellent Group Seven, LLC, Six Hills, New York, property at 314 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $375,000.

Elizabeth A. Mannherz to William Paul Hammond II, Denville, New Jersey, Lot 19, Block Q, Hemlock Forest Section, Holiday Poconos, $1.

Thomas P. Mears Jr. to Daryl B. Wugalter, Brooklyn, New York, property at 105 Laurelwoods Drive, Lake Harmony, $338,000.

Penn Forest Township

David Lorenz to Anthony Charles Homes., Inc., Churchville, property on MacCauley Riad, Albrightsville, $12,750.

Robert L. Epps to Raymond Close III, 440 Patten Circle, Albrightsville, property at 440 Patten Circle, $422,000.

Chi Kai Shih to Catherine K. Shih, Brooklyn, New York, property at 227 Bear Creek Lake Drive, $1.

Transfers

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Penn Forest Township

Sean Rose to Richard C. Reinert, Churchville, Lot 1966, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $17,500.

Randy R. Eberhart to Reed St. Clair

Confer, 28 Pool Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 28 Pool Drive, $775,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Cincinnati, Ohio, property at 278 Unionville Road, $1.

Sheriff of Carbon County to Community Bank, N.A., Scranton, property at 874 State Rt. 903, $1.

Nancy Knappenberger to Eric Knappenberger, 35 Oak Ridge Drive, Albrightsville, Lot 5, Jonas Mountain, Phase 2, $1.

Nancy Knappenberger to Nancy Knappenberger, 35 Oak Ridge Drive, Albrightsville, Lot 1, Jonas Mountain, Phase 2, $1.

Nancy Knappengerger to Robert J. Knappenberger, Pleasant Valley, New York, two transactions, lots 7 and 56, Jonas Mountain, Phase 2, $1 each.

Ilya Blanter to Ilyha Blanter, Berkeley, California, property at 26 Hopkins Circle, Albrightsville, $1.

Ydania M. Matos to Community Options, Inc., Princeton, New Jersey, property at 220 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, $268,000.

Brett Foley to Patricia Webb, 14 Minnie Ha-Ha Road, Albrightsville, property at 14 Minnie Ha-Ha Road, $1.

Amy M. Morris to William M. Morris, P.O. Box 644, Albrightsville, property at 82 MacCauley Road, Albrightsville, $1.

Ethan J. Williams to Alyssa Clewell, 153 Brittany Drive, Albrightsville, property at 153 Brittany Drive, $197,450.50.

Martha A. Lisella to Martha A. Lisella, 68 Deer View Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 1443, Deer View, Section II, Behrens Subdivision, $1.

Erin Napodano to Gina T. Samoleski, 306 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, Lot 135, Section I, Towamensing Trails, $8,000.

Dorothy Gildein to Michael E. Gildein, Warminster, property at 32 Piney Woods Drive, Albrightsville, $240,000.

Michael J. Kaczenski to Michael Kaczenski, Garnet Valley, four transactions, property at 34 Oak Lane, Albrightsville, property on Sandburg Glen, property at 106 Whitman Lane, Albrightsville, and property on State Rt. 534, Albrightsville, $1 each. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Jason Keller, 1933 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, Lot 399, Section A, Towamensing Trails, $1,001.

Jerry Strohl to Jerry Strohl, 129 Sparrow Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 129 Sparrow Lane, $1. 2015 Repository Trust to Robert R. Mathurin, P.O. Box 656, Albrightsville, Lot 1242, Section 3, Mt. Pocahontas, $10,592.49.

Land Trustings, LLVC, to Marland Petgrave, Maplewood, New Jersey, Lot 1209, Section 6, Mt. Pocahontas, $7,500.

Louis B. Sonnenberg to Gabriel Middleton, Allentown, property at 2275 Seneca Road, Albrightsville, $2,100.

Michel J. Kingan to C1324, LLVC, Brooklyn, New York, Lot 1324, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $23,000.

Matthew Gabel to Robert B. Barton Jr., Attleboro, Massachusetts, Lot 261, Section 2, Penn Forest Streams, $13,500.

Colby T. Fiedler to Old Stage Road Trust, Glen Mills, property at 96 E. Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, $30,000.

Janet I. Allis to Umberto Pasquariello

Jr., Northampton, property on Sioux Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, $3,000.

U.S. Bank, N.SA., to Aaron D. Macerelli, Blakeslee, property at 46 Jordan Road, Albrightsville, $127,100.

Brian Cohen to NDL5, LLC, Havertown, property at 296 McKuen Way, Albrightsville, $600,000.

4 U Homes, LLC, to Antonio Anderson, 111 Wildcreek Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 111 Wildcreek Drive, $409,000.

Dennis Pinkerton to Frank Battista, Phoenixville, property at 215 Keats Lane, Albrightsville, $364,000.

Robert Thomson to Raed M. Shomali, West Orange, New Jersey, property at 211 Longfellow Circle, Albrightsville, $611,925.

Wendi S. Leibowitz to Howard Leibowitz, Fulda, Minnesota, Lot 2019, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $40,000.

Happy Neighbor, LLC, to Walter C. Barry, Elverson, Lot 572, Section F, Pleasant Valley West, $399,900.

Unlimited Builder, LLC, to Anthony Marretta, Colts Neck, New Jersey, Lot 349, Section C, Pleasant Valley West, $28,000.

Robert J. White Jr. to Michael McGonigal, 3 Recreation Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 3 Recreation Drive, $319,000.

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., to Daniel G. Wuchter Jr., 99 Church Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 99 Church Road, $246,500.

Louis M. Georgiades to Michael D. Walsh Jr., Bensalem, Lot 1922, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $7,500.

Donna Dennis to William Getz, 87 Sunrise Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 87 Sunrise Drive, $1.

Brian Masgay to Calabree Building Contractors, LLC, Gibbstown, New Jersey, Lot 1007, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $25,000.

Deborah R. Williams to Deborah R. Williams, Landenberg, property at 2 Holmes Way, Albrightsville, $1.

Timothy D. DiMaria to William Christopher Jones, P.O. Box 1508, Albrightsville, property at 297 Petrarch Trail, Albrightsville, $245,000.

Joseph Murray to Lisa Figeuroa, 105 Mountain View Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 105 Mountain View Drive, $270,000.

Vasil Jioshvili to Volodymyr Tashchuk, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, property on

Walnut Lane, $11,764.50.

RK Invest Group, LLC, to Wynmac Props, LLC, Middle River, Maryland, Lot 2266, Seneca Road, Mt. Pocahontas, Albrightsville, $8,999.

Felix M. Ruiz to Gabrielle A. Chavez, 105 Lenape Trail, Albrightsville, property at 105 Lenape Trail, $170,000.

Joseph Romano to Camille Fraser, Blakeslee, Mt. Pocahontas Lot 2716, Section 4, $4,000.

Michael J. Reboh to Jacqueline Bonaparte, Baldwin, New York, property at 85 Chapman Circle, Albrightsville, $250,000.

Elliot S. Solop to David M. Gottardi, Haddonfield, New Jersey, property at 24

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Bluejay Drive, $475,000.

Ryan Kotarski to John Joseph Brown, P.O. Box 1998, Albrightsville, property at 66 Thomas Lane, Albrightsville, $231,750.

Thomas Jannazzo to Robert Galletta, Shirley, New York, Lot 1353, Section EP, Mt. Pocahontas, $2,500.

Mary B. Libbey to Mary B. Libbey, 27 Chippewa Trail, Albrightsville, lots 1109, 1111 and 1113, Section 5, Mt. Pocahontas, $1.

Timothy W. Faucett to Eamonn Cleary, Orefield, property at 158 Towamensing Way, Albrightsville, $275,000.

I wanted to remind you that my offices are here to help. Whether you need assistance with a federal agency or have questions or comments about legislation being considered in Congress, please do not hesitate to reach out. My district offices in Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon Counties can help with Social Security and Medicare, Veterans Affairs, the IRS, military academy nominations, and other federal issues.

Carbon County Office

1001 Mahoning St.

Lehighton, PA 18235

570-807-0333

http://wild.house.gov

Northampton County Office

1 South 3rd St.

Suite 902

Easton, PA 18042

610-333-1170

Lehigh County Office

504 Hamilton St.

Suite 3804

Allentown, PA 18101

484-781-6000