The Journal of Penn-Kidder, April-May 2023

Bunnies and bounties of eggs at Easter hunts

Touchdown Club

by Lori R. Cooper

On April 8 the Jim Thorpe Touchdown Club held its third annual Easter egg hunt. The event was held in Olympic stadium at a cost

of $10 per family, which included the hunt, a bounce house and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Jim Thorpe seniors Mikaylah Pruitte,17 and Mia Hydro,18, volunteered at the bounce house. As members

of the National Honor Society they said it’s a fun way to get their volunteer hours.

President of the Jim Thorpe Touchdown Club Vivian Capria noted,” The See TOUCHDOWN CLUB, page 16

Mt. Pocahontas in Albrightsville held their Easter egg hunt on April 8 at the community playground outside of the Clubhouse. Amy Laich, president of Mount Pocahontas board, noted, “The hunt gets kids out and gives them something to look forward to every Easter.”

Laich really pitched in by dressing as the Easter bunny. Husband Mark prepared the food for the party afterwards. He stated he loves to get the community together and loves to watch the kids play. This event, free to community members, was organized by activities director Ellen Cuffari. The hunt was broken down by ages, 1-4 year olds and 5-9

See MT. POCAHONTAS, page 16

PFT adds second code officer who will also work zoning, cost savings expected

by Seth Isenberg

To spread the increasing work load about code enforcement and short-termrentals, supervisors, at their

April meeting, worked their way through a plan to hire an additional code enforcement officer and cross-train the person to do zoning work. It is hoped that the work will

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cut down on the professional services costs for Barry Isett & Associates, which last year totaled $131,027.

Supervisors were unanimous in establishing the position, at $22 an hour, and to pay for PSATS certifications and training. It was pointed out that the professional services for zoning cost the township $65 an hour, so the new staff will cut that back. The new person may spend a significant amount of time in the office doing paperwork, but will also be out in the field.

On a split vote, supervisors approved spending $10,000 on a fireworks display from the township park on Saturday, July 8. Supervisor Dr. Pat Holland wants to see sponsors step up. He voted no to the others’ yes. There

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were also citizens opposed to the noise, and concerns about parking on the day of the event. Also for the park, the Penn Forest Patriots softball team was approved to host a softball fundraiser, bringing in 4 or 5 teams on April 29.

Laborer Richard Beers will step up to full-time at the transfer station due to the resignation of Don Fisher. Also at the transfer station, bird netting will be bought to protect the salt pile keeping birds out of the rafters in that building. Construction on the new ramp will begin soon.

Bills of $143,481 were paid from the general fund, mainly professional services (attorneys, accountants…), contracts (like 911 service), taxes, and insurances. $27,500 was paid toward the contract to start Deckard Technology on the STRs registration and management. $4,140 was spent for hours of roads plowing to H&K to use their big truck.

Township staff spent 25 hours fulfilling 40 right-to-know requests. Some septic permit documents were not available.

The roadmaster report was brief some early snows in March, then work to get ready for roadside cleanups. Shiffer’s pothole patching truck was coming to the township early in April. And more good news, the transmission problem on the township truck was fixed under warranty and the truck is back in service.

Decisions on what roads will be paved this summer were put off until the May meeting.

There was also a discussion about the lines at the Turnpike bridge that were set last year, and in places have now come off making for a safety hazard. No decision was made.

The report from BIA included 71 zoning permits issued, 19 Short-

Term-Rental permits approved, and 20 certificates of occupancy. There are 18 new family homes starting under construction this month.

Lot consolidations were approved for the Jany family and for the Paxton family, both joinders in Towamensing Trails.

At the start of this meeting, Brandon Fogal gave a presentation to supervisors about the hazards of sewage sludge as a fertilizer, and asking to have supervisors willing to sign an anti-sludge document. Supervisors were interested. No action was taken.

Three requests from property owners to have fees waived for garbage permits were turned down.

Penn Forest Township will support the Penn Kidder Library with a budgeted donation of $10,000. A request from the Camp Evergreen girls’ camp in Nesquehoning for financial support was tabled to ask for more information and a presentation.

Supervisors were unanimous in support of Congress member Susan Wild’s efforts to find funding to replace the Route 903 bridge over Mud Run.

The meeting wrapped up with public comment. STRs still are a topic, and folks who live in property associations should call their own security for a complaint first, and also call the township. It was noted that the Granicus system is still operating while the new contractor’s system is put into place.

A Towamensing Trails resident complained about a neighbor’s septic system failure, and about the number of feral cats in his neighborhood. This led to a long discussion on what to do with the cats, if they are trapped.

Someone shot out a camera at the township park. They were identified and will reimburse the township for repairs.

The next supervisors meeting will be Monday, May 1, to start at 7.

Seth’s Sightings by

The summer days we experienced last week are in stark contrast to the snow flurries that were falling the day I wrote this column. Ah, Spring in the Poconos. I’m pleased that the brief hot spells have gotten lots of the flowering trees underway. The magnolia at our office has a beautiful display of white and purple flowers. Our cherry trees at the house have their bloom ready, and so too do our lilac bushes. Now I’m hoping we can be frost-free through the blooming season.

We did make the mad dash to Worcester, MA, to the family seder there midweek. We ran into traffic in Connecticut and arrived halfway through the meal. It was nice to see family. On our way up, we ate at Noches de Columbia in Newburgh, NY – part bakery, part Columbian restaurant – fun. On our way home, we stopped at Rein’s Deli in Vernon, CT, for some of their sweet kugel and a big meaty sandwich.

We also made a four-generations family gathering

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in Princeton, NJ, that next Saturday. The event brough 18 adults to the home of my 99 year-old aunt, plus 7 great-grandchildren from 1 year-old Asher to 13 yearold Natalie. Add three dogs into the mix as well. That day went long… we reached home by midnight.

After all that driving, we have stayed close to home and prepared to restart chemo on me (started this week – I’m a bit tired but okay…).

On our drive in to the Journal office, one family has its chickens out, which led me to wonder whether the chickens are trainable to stay away from the road. We’ve sighted fox, raccoon, possum, and several mystery animals, plus a hawk flying low with a small rodent in its clutches.

Ruth and I supported the WBS Penguins at their final game of the season. They battled a better team to a 4-4 tie, and then lost with the opponent’s first shot on goal in overtime. We’ll pack away the Penguins gear and have it

ready for October, and plan to keep tabs on Lehigh Valley in the Calder Cup playoffs.

Tax time was the usual stressful week. It’s harsh. We sent out our checks on the day they are due after completing our records over the previous week – dull, dull.

We took a break from tax preparing to take a beautiful ride in northern Lehigh County, enjoying the greening of the area and lots of flowering trees.

With the gas prices being up, inflation will pinch again. I plan to offset those costs with extra cash from lower heating bills and no more hockey trips.

The big forest fire north

of White Haven burned around Crystal Lake and out toward the turnpike. At one point the turnpike was closed as the fire had come to the highway and there was very heavy smoke. Rains later that week helped tamp the fire, and crews put it out early this week. That fire burned about 4,300 acres when it was contained. As I write this, new fires have started hereabouts, some started by a simple toss of a cigarette still lit.

I am still watching the amazing weather in the Sierras of California. While we experienced 80 degree days, it’s supposed to snow

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another six inches at the Donner Ski Ranch (at the pass). They now are literally inching toward an all-timerecord of over 700 inches of snowfall. At Donner Pass, the days are now warm but most nights are well below freezing. According to the California snow expert we’ve been following, the warm then cold weather sets the snowpack into what he called “California concrete,” not snow anymore but a form of ice now 30+ feet deep, which will last well into the summer.

I’ve some springtime yardwork to complete. Ruth is still on crutches, so options on activity out and about are still limited. Perhaps we’ll just relax in our back yard

with the dogs.

Once Ruth is more mobile, we are looking at attending a small wine fest co-sponsored by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce in Lehighton on May 6. On May 7, Knoebels amusement park hosts WVIA day where members ride for free.

Assuming our mobility, we’re planning to have a picnic with friends there and bringing the dogs. Good health to you all ‘til next month.

Rattlesnake Run fundraiser set

The Carbon County Environmental Education Center has begun taking registration for its annual Rattlesnake Run, a 5k race and one-mile fun walk set for June 17 this year.

The event takes place at Lehigh Gorge State Park, and is open to runners and walkers of all ages.

“If you’ve never done an event like this before, this is a great opportunity for

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first-timers,” said race director Susan Gallagher. “It’s an easy, out-and-back course. It’s flat and you can’t get lost. You can go as fast or as slow as you want.”

The race has been held each summer for over 10 years, and offers unique “rattlesnake” awards made from repurposed bicycle chain.

Registration is available in-person at CCEEC, or online through the center’s website at www.carboneec. org.

Sponsorships are also being accepted to help cover costs of the fundraiser. Questions can be directed to Gallagher at cceec@ptd. net.

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Commissioner Ahner seeks re-election

Rocky Ahner is seeking his second term as Carbon County Commissioner.

Commissioner Ahner uses his common-sense decision making while keeping an eye on the budget with the future needs of the County in mind. As an example, Rocky cites his role in finding cost effective office space for the Children and Youth Department.

Rocky serves as ViceChair of the Carbon County Commissioners and ViceChair of the Carbon County Prison Board. He is the elected Chair of the TriCounty Jointer Board that oversees Carbon, Monroe and Pike Mental Health and Development Services. As a member of these boards, he advocates for drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs to help low impact offenders return to their families and a normal productive life.

“During my tenure I introduced informational sessions to help local municipalities update their zoning ordinances to combat the unknowns that are damaging to our communities. I will continue supporting technology upgrades with all county departments that will improve and streamline quality of services to the public that will save tax dollars. Being proactive in updating job description is essential in getting our employees the wages they deserve.

“Working with the County Food Banks and assisting in starting the Veterans Food Distribution showed me the need of such services.

Distributing fund for Fire Companies, Non-Profits and businesses through the

Schnaiter a candidate for Carbon County Commissioner

Jeff Schnaiter of Towamensing has announced that he will be a candidate for County Commissioner in the upcoming primary and general election.

Jeff is a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) where he worked as an inside wireman. As an active IBEW member, he served on the Executive Board and was Chairman of the Apprenticeship Committee.

will add a fresh perspective to the Board.”

Jeff and his wife Carol moved here in 2020 from a small town in Northern Illinois where they raised their family for 42 years.

Jeff and Carol have two daughters, Amanda and her husband Jeremy and Jessica and her husband Austin.

American Rescue Plan and expanding transportation of out of County appointments was a great accomplishment.

“Prior to becoming a County Commissioner, I operated a successful local construction company for over 35 years. My wife Connie and I are lifelong residents of Carbon County and are active volunteers in numerous organizations.

“I would be honored to have your support to continue serving the citizens of Carbon County.”

Jeff says, “I will always watch out for working men and women and their families. Carbon County has a history built by those who worked for the Railroad, for the Coal Companies, for Bethlehem Steel, for Palmerton Zinc and many women worked in the clothing mills until the 1960s. Those were all good paying union jobs and they brought prosperity to this county.”

Jeff now serves on the Board of Assessment Appeals for the County and because of his interest in local government, has attended many

Commissioners’ meetings and Township meetings. Jeff believes that being involved in the community is vital for the continued growth of Carbon County. He says, “While I think our current Commissioners are doing a good job, I think my leadership skills

Jeff says, “Carol and I fell in love with Carbon County. We love the beauty of the land and the many outdoor recreational opportunities. We both want to give back to the community and help preserve Carbon County as it is. At the same time, I believe we should look for smart economic growth opportunities that will bring good jobs to our county.”

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St. Luke’s opens new health center in Jim Thorpe

by Lori R. Cooper

A large crowd gathered on April 6 for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new St. Luke’s facility located at 1122 North St., Jim Thorpe. The health center currently includes nine exam rooms shared by primary care physician Dr. Daniel Plavin, walk-in lab services, and nephrology.

Dr. Plavin is originally from Jim Thorpe and was excited when this opportunity to work in his home town came along. Dr. Plavin noted “I always wanted to come back. One of the great things about having everything in one building is the ability for doctors to collaborate.”

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A homecoming for Dr. Daniel Plavin.

Luke’s explained,”There are two phases to the opening. Phase two in the summer will include nine more exam rooms and other specialists.”

The 8,700 square foot facility will employ 15-20 people.

Kathy Henderson, director of Carbon County Economic Development, led the ceremony. She stated that she “is honored to be a part of funding for this facility to keep people in the region healthy.”

John Nespoli, President of Carbon County St. Luke’s Hospital, talked about access to care in the county. He noted that St. Luke’s is the largest employer in Carbon County and he is “thrilled to be a partner in the economic vitality of the county.”

Carol Ethridge representing Congresswoman Susan Wild, presented a Congressional Citation for Service to Nespoli.

Police Beat

It’s wildfire season around the Pocono Plateau. Please be fire safe, with no open burning until the dry spell passes.

4-14, 9:55 a.m., PA State Police – Fern Ridge was dispatched to the Towamensing Trails administration office due to an altercation becoming a physical fight. Police cited everyone involved for harassment, and they’ll all be charged via District Court.

4-17, a mother and daughter got into an argument at the home on Wahoo Court in Albrightsville. During the argument, the daughter threw a plastic pill bottle at her mom, hitting her in the head. Police will charge the daughter with harassment.

Troop N’s Fire Marshal unit is investigating a structure fire at 1616 Roberts Road in Chestnuthill Twp. that happened at 3:43 a.m. on 4-11.

PSP is working on an incident where a 13 y/o Albrightsville girl was receiving texts from a man in Texas, believed to be 18 years old, 4-1.

PSP was sent to a Towamensing Trails home to investigate a suicide, 3-23. PSP also investigated a natural death on 4-2 near Saylorsburg.

PSP-F is investigating a threat to Pleasant Valley High School that was posted on the Discord app on 4-16.

PSP listed a couple of incidents of harassment via text. There are also a couple of reports being investigated of endangering the welfare of a child. PSP-F received a report of a sexual assault of a

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13 y/o Blakeslee-area girl on 4-17, other children may also have been abused.

Keeping the Rubber Side Down

4-14, 11:49 p.m. Pocono Mountain Regional Police responded to a single vehicle crash with entrapment on Echo Lake Road in Coolbaugh Township. PMR EMS, Coolbaugh Township Vol. Fire Company, Tobyhanna Army Depot Fire Company, and Pocono Mountain VFC responded. Two men were trapped inside, the driver, Isaiah Gordan, 19, of Daytona Beach, FL, and the passenger, Dwane Richards, 18, of Tobyhanna. Gordan was driving a newer Mercedes c250 that left the road and struck a tree near the Hunter Dr. Gordan was pronounced dead on scene by the Monroe County Coroner’s Office. Richards flown to Geisinger Wyoming Valley by helicopter with serious injuries. PMRPD continues an investigation into this crash.

4-18 at 1:20 p.m., two

trucks clipped mirrors on Interstate 80. During the start of the exchange of information, PSP arrived. One of the truckers refused to provide key information, then got into his truck and left. PSP located the truck a little ways down the road and made a stop. The trucker was detained, and his vehicle towed. The trucker was processed at PSP-F HQ and later released.

4-14, just before 6 p.m., a tree branch fell on a Toyota RAV4 being driven south on Route 715, crashing through the windshield and disabling the car. The driver was lucky to be unhurt.

The Pocono Plateau is not HIGH Enough for some

There were another small armful of DUI reports – mostly driving while drugged. Here’s one: PSP made a traffic stop on Gilbert Road at 2:11 a.m. on 4-14 and found the 29 y/o man driving to be under the influence of narcotics. He also had a prohibited weapon

in the car. Charges of DUI and about the weapon will be filed.

Stealin’

4-15, a man broke through the wall of the Big Brown Fish & Pay Lake’s office off Route 115 in Effort at about 1:51 a.m. and stole the cash register from the front desk. He then went out the back door and broke into the cash register, before walking away. The man wore a white face mask and a white hoodie. PSP seeks leads –

call them at 570 646-2271 if you can help.

4-14, PSP is investigating a burglary of a Nosirrah Rd., Albrightsville home, discovered just before 9:30 p.m. Burglars opened a front living room window to enter. They took a safe and two laptop computers.

4-13, a porch pirate took a box from a Singer Ave., Jackson Twp. home just before noon. A pair of NIKE Air Max 90 grape sneakers were stolen.

See POLICE BEAT, page 9

Hoedown helps Friends of CCTI

A Cinco de Mayo Hoedown will benefit the Friends of CCTI Fund on May 5. Gunslinger Country Band will headline at the Franklin township Volunteer Fire Company in Lehighton.

Cost is $10 at the door. Line dancing lessons start at 6 p.m. The band plays from 7-10.

There will also be a basket auction, raffles, food and drinks for purchase.

Find flowers at CCEEC Spring Hike

Naturalist Jeannie Carl of the Carbon County Environmental Education Center leads participants on an easy walk in search of early spring flowers, and other signs of seasonal change on the trails around the center, on Saturday, April 29, starting at 10 a.m.

Waterproof footwear is recommended.

The hike is free for EEC members and non-members alike. Families are welcome.

For more information or to register, call 570-645-8597.

Birding the Bog Programs planned

Join Kettle Creek EE Center on May 3, 10 or 17 for a morning of birding in the Tannersville Bog. Combine one of the most unique natural settings with one of the most spectacular natural phenomena and you get a morning of migration birding at the Bog.

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4-10, a Jackson Twp. 33 y/o called PSP to report a burglary. Further investigation learned the report was false, and charges of lying to law enforcement are filed.

4-9, a Penn Forest Trail woman let her ex-boyfriend stay the night at her home, and he took some of her medication, and a hoody. She got the hoody back.

There are a variety of identity thefts and fraud attempts in the reports.

PennDOT

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.

Cost is $6 per person. Registration is required by calling 570-629-3061.

Directions: Route 611, at the light at the Tannersville Inn turn onto Cherry Lane Road. The bog parking lot is 1.9 miles from 611 on the right. For more information, call (570) 629-3061. For information visit www.mcconservation.org.

The public comment period for PennDOT’s 12-Year Program update continues through April 30. For more information, go to www. TalkPATransportation.com

Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www. projects.penndot.gov.

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Locally, crews are out pothole patching, crack sealing, road sweeping, doing drainage work and tree trimming.

A bridge inspection team is in the area on Interstate 80, and then some local roads this month.

Volunteer Fire Company Reports

Penn Forest Township VFD #2

throughout the incident. Special thanks to Palmerton Fire Department who stood by our station with Engine 714 with additional manpower and helped us clean up equipment when we returned.

4-18 Rescue 2255 and Engine 2210 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 534. PFTVFD#1 and Lehighton ALS also responded.

4-15 Brush 2244 and Tanker 2233 assisted District 17 with additional hotspots from yesterday’s brush fires on Interstate 80 and Route 940, Kidder Township.

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Brush 2244, Engine 2210, and Tanker 2233, with 12 volunteers, responded to multiple brush fires on Interstate 80, Kidder Township. Crews arrived to find multiple fires between Carbon and Monroe Counties. Units operated for over five hours before turning the scene over to DCNR. Our Fire Police assisted with keeping the highway down to one lane duration the operation as well. Carbon Districts 17, 4, 11, 12, 16, 19, 20, Monroe Stations 35, 41, Luzerne Stations 113, 116, 123, 136, 186, Lackawanna Station 54, DCNR, Lake Harmony EMS, and Lehighton ALS also responded. An additional seven volunteers staffed Ladder 2222 and Rescue 2255 for any other calls in northern Carbon County

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A burn ban has been placed in effect for all of PENN FOREST township until further notice

4-12 Engine 2210 and Tanker 2233 responded to a dwelling fire on Russell Court, Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. Monroe Stations 42, 35, 43, and Lehigh Valley EMS-West End also responded.

4-12 Brush 2244, Command 2277 with UTV 2278, and Tanker

2233, with 15 volunteers, responded to a brush fire on Turkey Path Trail, Kidder Township. Crews operated for approximately two hours in duration. Carbon Districts 16, 17, Lake Harmony EMS, and Luzerne Stations 123, 186, and Victor 9 also responded.

4-11 We made a quick stop at Carbon County 911

We would like to thank them again for their work.

4-9

Engine 2210 and Ladder 2222 established a landing zone for LifeFlight 6 on Meckesville Road with PFTVFD#1 and Lehighton ALS.

4-7 Rescue 2255 and Engine 2210 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Stony Mountain Road with PFTVFD#1 and Lehighton ALS.

accident on Old Stage Road. PFTVFD#1 and Lehighton ALS also responded.

4-1 Engine 2210 and Tanker 2233 responded to a tree and wire fire on Tapuco Drive in Mt. Pocahontas. PFTVFD#1 also responded.

3-29 Rescue 2255 and Engine 2210 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Twin Lake Road in Indian Mountain Lakes. PFTVFD#1 and Lehighton ALS also responded.

and provided pizzas to the dispatchers and admin for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

4-5 Rescue 2255, Tanker 2233, and Brush 2244, with 15 volunteers, responded to a motor vehicle accident on Drakes Creek Road. PFTVFD#1, 17, Lehighton ALS, and Carbon County EMA also responded.

4-2 Rescue 2255, Engine 2210, and Ladder 2222 responded to a motor vehicle

3-25 Tanker 2233, Ladder 2222, Engine 2210, and Rescue 2255, with 23 volunteers, responded to a working dwelling fire on North Shore Drive Indian Mountain Lakes. Crews deployed two handlines for extinguishment and Ladder

See FIRE REPORTS, page 11

McLean announces he is candidate for Carbon County Sheriff

years as a Deputy Sheriff in Carbon County and 3 years as a Summit Hill Police Officer.

and flourish.

My name is Daniel J. McLean Jr., and I am announcing my candidacy for the Office of the Carbon County Sheriff. I will be seeking the Republican nomination in the May 2023 Primary Election. I am the only LIFELONG resident of Carbon County. I worked 10

If I am elected Sheriff of Carbon County my goal will be to work hard and to bring more resources to our community. Specifically, I want to add more resources for mental health, drug and alcohol treatment and outreach programs for the children and adults of Carbon County. I believe that these resources will be a preventative step in helping to alleviate some of the caseloads the court system has, due to these issues. My intentions are to unify the residents of Carbon County so we can continue to grow

I am a 2002 graduate of Lehighton Area High School. I attended Allentown Business School for Criminal Justice in 2002 and Lackawanna College for the ACT 120 Municipal Police Officers Training in 2005. I later attended Penn State University for my ACT 2 from the Sheriff’s Academy in 2011. I received a letter of commendation for saving a life while on duty from the Nesquehoning Police Department.

I serve as a mentor to the CLIU 21 children at the Germantown Grove Club Annual Fishing Derby in Jim Thorpe. I am a member of the JT Sportsman’s Club,

and Fairview Hose Co #1. I mentored and coached the St. Joe’s Basketball teams from 5-12 grade boy and girls’ teams for 14 years.

I am a member of the Immaculate Conception Church on Broadway in Jim Thorpe, where I was an Alter Server and helped with many events for the church. I have been a member of the JTASD Chain Crew for 20 years. I was also a member of the Blue Mountain Umpires Association.

If elected I am looking forward to working hard each and every day for the residents of Carbon County.

Fire Reports

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2222 was sent to the roof upon arrival.

3-22 Brush 2244 and Rescue 2255 assisted Lehighton ALS on Unionville Road. PFTVFD#1 also responded.

Penn Forest Township VFD #1

4-14 PFTVFD#1 sent to Route 940 near Harmony Beverage to a brush fire.

4-13 Responded to an automatic fire alarm for a home on Hillyer Lane. Also on 3-25 to a Route 534 home.

4-9 Established landing zone at Mt. Pocahontas.

4-7 Sent to a motor vehicle accident on Stony Mountain Road at Birch Lane.

4-4 Assisted EMS at a home on Panther Run Road.

4-4 Dispatched to Drakes Creek Road for a crash where a truck went off the road and hit a tree.

4-2 Dispatched to Penn Forest Trail at Old Stage Road for a car that hit a

utility pole.

4-1 Dispatched to Tapuca Drive for a pole fire.

3-29 Dispatched to Twin Lake Road to a vehicle crash.

3-27 Sent to a brush fire near a White Birch Road property.

3-25 Sent to a dwelling fire on North Shore Drive.

Jukebox Cruisers Friday night Car Cruise April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m.at firehouse. Kitchen is open.

Breakfast at Whispering Pines 8 a.m. to noon on May 14.

Drill nights start 6:30 p.m. each Monday.

Albrightsville VFD

The AVFD was active responding to brush fires these past several weeks. (AVFD does not post its calls.)

Albrightsville Fire Department received delivery of their Holmatro Pentheon Battery Rescue tools - a PSP 40 Spreader,

PCT 50 combi tool, PCU 50 cutter and a PTR 50 telescopic ram. Training to follow.

AVFD training sessions are going into Hickory Run State Park at night to familiarize crews with trails.

Getting ready to retire?

Two free pre-retirement seminars have been scheduled for Tuesday, May 23 in Lehighton. The Carbon County Senior Center at 243 S. 8th Street will host seminars from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Learn about Medicare options, premium reduction programs, and how to navigate the Medicare system to make an informed decision on which plan works best for you.

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Members are needed

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast May 7 from 7:30 to Noon. The Easter Bunny made an appearance at the April 2 breakfast.

BINGO from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday nights. Doors open 4:30 and kitchen opens at 5.

AVFD sold out of Easter Flowers at their Easter flower sale at Pine Point Plaza April 7 & 8.

Chris Lukasevich running for Commissioner as Independent

“I am currently registered as an Independent.

“Perhaps it may come as a surprise, but I did not file nomination petitions for the May 2023 Municipal Primary as required for registered Democrats or Republicans seeking their respective party’s nomination for the office of County Commissioner.

“However, in concert with an unaltered and overarching strategy decided on nearly three years ago, shortly after taking office on 6 January 2020. This past Tuesday 7 March, I carried out the necessary voter registration and party affiliation actions to retain maximum flexibility and independence of action to achieve any and all of my planned political aspirations and desires relevant to county level office in 2024.

“I anticipate the possibility of at least one additional notable action in the near future related to this topic; However, it will not alter my strategy and plan related to any political ambitions I may or MAY NOT have, AT the county level. If not sooner, my intent will become clearly evident by 1 AUG 2023.

“Make no mistake, my conservative values and

unequaled commitment to transparency in government, and doing what is in the very best interest of you, the county taxpayers, remains the cornerstone of my beliefs, my values and MOST importantly, my actions!

“Regardless, if it is destined to be two hundred ninety-nine [299] days, or four (4) years and two hundred and ninety-nine [299] days more, sleep well knowing, I’ll be fighting for you and while ‘You may not like where I stand, you will always know where I stand’ and from my core I say, and from my actions I exemplify my mantra ‘If it matters to you, it matters to me!’”

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Carbon County property transfers through April 2

Kidder Township

Ronald E. Smith to Gail M. Sheehan, 620 W. Oak lane, White Haven, Golden Oaks Village Unit 6, Stage 1, $295,000.

Michael Dias to McKenzie Dias, Freeland, property at 7 Stream Drive, White Haven, $1.

Frank M. Carter to Phillip Harding, Garnet Valley, Lot 152, Chipmunk Trail, White Haven, $19,000.

Stella L. Volpe to Phillip Harding, Garnet Valley, Lot 153, Chipmunk Trail, White Haven, $18,500.

TMC Management Corporation to Edda Duszak, 619 W. Oak Lane, White Haven, property at 619 W. Oak Lane, $319,333.

Ronald Hasnik to William J. Delaney Jr., 181 Tanglewood Drive, Albrightsville, property at 181 Tanglewood Drive, $1.

William J. Delaney Jr. to David Signore, Levittown, property at 181 Tangle-

wood Drive, Albrightsville, $95,000.

Katherine M. Shackelton to Joel Snyder, Wyomissing, property at 53 Crest Drive, $390,000.

Billy A. Nawn to Mandy Coakley, Liburn, Georgia, property at 115 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, $460,000.

9 Gregory, LLC, to Gregory 9 2023, LLC, Harrison Township, New Jersey, property at 9 Gregory Place, Lake Harmony, $270,000.

Keith Reilly to John Hawkins, Thurmont, Maryland, property at 45 Midlake Drive, Unit 102, Lake Harmony, $355,000.

William H. Vanderslice Jr. to Jonathan Ayars, Salem, New Jersey, vacant lot of Laurel Lane, Albrightsville, $17,500.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Conor Rodgers, Philadelphia, six transactions, property on Stage Road, $850; and properties

in Holiday Poconos as follows, on Placid Lane, $765, Foxhaven Road, $746, 514 Foxhaven Road, $877,and two properties on Lakeside Lane, $775 and $705.

Christa M. Marinucci to Alexander Richardson, Baltimore, Maryland, property at 145 Telemark, Lake Harmony, $314,500.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to CAC Investment, LCC, Easton, 45 parcels in Golden Oaks Village as follows: two properties on East Oak Lane, and units 131, 94, 21, 22, 58, 59, 60, 61, 56, 57, 97, 99, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 63, 64, 95, 98, 102, 103, 104, 105, 110, 122, 132, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 123, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139 and 140, all in Stage 1, $1,001 each.

Elena Jaffurs to Caryl T. Berstein, West Chester, property at 97 Short Hill Road, Lake Harmony, $450,000.

Al F. Mazzoni Jr. to Albert F. Mazzoni Jr., Lansdale, property at 156 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.

BMR Management Group, LLC, to BR Management Group, LLC, Hatboro, property at 91 Big Pine Road, Lake Harmony, $1.

840 Franklin, LLC, to Jonathan Thomas Redford, Elverson, property at 123 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $610,000.

DJDS, LLC, to Robert D. Lewis, Randolph, New Jersey, property at 63 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, $420,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Jeffrey L. Sprenkel Jr., Maple Shade, New Jersey, property on Timberline Drive, Holiday Poconos, $768.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Fahmin Gasanov, Wexford, two transactions, properties on Blue Spruce Road and Pinebrook Drive, Holiday Poconos, $800 and $810, respectively.

William Seiler to Hannah Rodriguez, Wayne, property at 115 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $390,000.

Gallagher REI, LLC, to Mark Tagiareni, North Haledon, New Jersey, property at 107 Laurelwoods Drive, Lake Harmony, $301,900.

Penn Forest Township

Victor Marques to Jennifer Marques, Sea Cliff, New York, property at 54 Beechwood Drive, $1.

James Joseph Brennan to Deal House Capital Fund II, LLC, Mamaroneck, New York, property at 79 Chippewa Trail, Albrightsville, $65,000.

Harry A. Parraga to Harry A. Parraga, P.O. Box 1988, Albrightsville, Lot 2218, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $1.

Peter McGuire to Great Pocono Enterprises, LLC, 1787 Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, Lot 3, Suzanne K. Moser Minor Subdivision, $28,000.

Virginia M. Tarpey to Steven John Ujfalussy, 1224 Parrish Park, Effort, Lot 578, Section 8, Bear Creek Lakes, $10,000.

Lisa M. Szerlip to Lisa M. Szerlip, 191 Mountainview Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 191 Mountainview Drive, $1.

Benjamin J. Starr to Howard J. Abrams, Deptford, New Jersey, property on Lipo Way, Towamensing Trails, $11,000.

Isa Mujevic to David See TRANSFERS, page 15

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Mitchell Jr., 159 Broad Mountain View Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 159 Broad Mountain View Drive, $310,000.

Matteo Cuccaro to Matteo Cuccaro, 3 Cypress Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 3 Cypress Drive, $1.

Anthony Fristick to 4 U Homes, LLC, 825 Lake

Drive, Lehighton, Lot 340, Section 5, Penn Forest Streams, $13,000.

Willard E. Andrews Jr. to Todd Andrews, 165 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 171 Unionville Road, $1.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Charles S. Luster III, Newtown Square, property on Drakes Drive, Penn Forest Streams, $1,550.

Theresa Darling to Lakeside PA, LLC, King’s Point,

New York, property at 189 Mountain Road, Albrightsville, $180,000.

Tatasyn, LLC, to Taga Properties, LLC, Warrington, Lot V1117, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $12,000.

Victor Kioulaphides to Sophia Kioulaphides, New York, New York, property at 115 Seneca Road, $1.

Linda Siwek to Krystal Siwek Threlkeld, Ramrod Key, Florida, Lot 2290, Section

Mountain View, Mt. Pocahontas, $1.

Christopher Hirsch to Ethan J. Williams, 153 Brittany Drive, Albrightsville, property at 153 Brittany Drive, $310,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Conor Rodgers, Philadelphia, two transactions, property on North Shore Drive and at North Shore and Wintergreen drives, Indian Mountain lakes, $1,243 and $930, respectively.

Patrick J. Connelly to Anthony Joseph Dettorre, Philadelphia, Lot 63, Section 1, Towamensing Trails, $17,850.

Belahmeur Lokman to Marista Properties, South Bound Brook, New Jersey, Lot 1498, Section 3, Towamensing Trails, $7,828.

M. Riegel Properties, LLC, to John Amenda, Philadelphia, property at 65 Thomas Lane, Albrightsville, $310,000.

Slade Sizemore to Ofelia Romero, Reading Mt. Pocahontas Lot 1571, Section 5, $5,000.

Lois J. Schiliventz to Matthew H. Rutberg, Haverford, Lot 882, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $279,000.

Kathleen B. Fogarty to Kathleen B. Fogarty, 246 Indian Mountain Lake, Abrightsville, property at 473 Towamensing Trails, Albrightsville, $1.

Kaja Holdings 2, LLC, to Evada Group, LLC, Parsippany, New Jersey, property at 54 Sassafras Road, Albrightsville, $60,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Mohte Berli, Inc., Allentown, two transactions, property on Muscogee Way, Pleasant Valley West, $1100 and property on South Sycamore Drive, Hickory Run Forest, $1,260.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Thomas

A. Derrico, 36 Beechwood Drive, Jim Thorpe, property on Cypress Drive, Hickory Run Forest, $951.

David B. Metts to David B. Metts and Brenda B. Metts Revocable Trust, 350 Pope Lane, Albrightsville, property at 350 Pope Lane, $1.

Rodney E. Durant to Sumi Durant, 163 Pawnee Trail, Albrightsville, property at 163 Pawnee Trail, $1.

Christine Marano Miller to David Alan Mitchell, Meridian, Idaho, property at 61 Byron Lane, Albrightsville, $258,000.

Land Trustings, LLC, to Migdalia Muniz, Freeport, New York, Lot 1661, Section 6, Mt. Pocahontas, $5,500.

William H. Clouser Jr. to Dennis D. Krause Jr., Schwenksville, property at 188 Longfellow Circle, Albrightsville, $252,500.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Nurlan Abdullayev, Wexford, property at South Sycamore and Balsam drives, Hickory Run Forest, $810.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Kenan Gajarov, Allison Park, property on Buttonwood Drive, Hickory Run Forest, $825.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Fahmin Gasanov, Wexford, property on Buttonwood Drive, Hickory Run Forest, $725.

Thomas Sablich to Calabree Building Contractors, LLC, Gibbstown, New Jersey, Lot V1288, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $10,000.

Sandra D. Leoni to Calabree Building Contractors, LLC, Gibbstown, New Jersey, Lot V1195, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $10,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to Millstone Holdings, LLC, Emmaus, property at 219 Mountain View Drive, $255,000.

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community has been very supportive and it’s great to bring all the community together for future Olympians.”

Easter egg hunts were held three times throughout the day on the football field. They were broken down into age groups, 0 to 3, 4-6 and 7 to 10 year olds. Some Easter eggs had golden tickets which the kids could redeem for special prizes and treats.

A basket raffle was also held to raise additional funds.

The kids enjoyed the bounce house and “bunny hop” sack races. Everyone liked getting their pictures taken with the Easter bunny.

Football coach Craig Zurn stated there is “tons of

support from the community throughout the year and we want to give back.”

Volunteer Autumn Currie, who graduated from Jim Thorpe, came back to her hometown in 2019 after retiring from the military. Now that her son is on the

football team at Jim Thorpe she wants to “Show him to be a part of something and motivate him and his friends with a sense of community.”

Seven year old Kaiden Ruffa summed the day up as he came “because of the Easter candy.”

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year olds. Over 100 eggs were hidden. Several golden eggs were hidden throughout the playground. These eggs could be redeemed for cash prizes of $5 for the older kids and 50¢ or $1 for the

younger ones.

Ten year old Markenzee Laich when asked what she was looking forward to replied, “Running around.”

Following the Easter egg hunt families enjoyed sandwiches,snacks and drinks inside of the Clubhouse.