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Penn Forest Township looks to reward safety volunteers, reopens office by Seth Isenberg
As our area went into the COVID-19 shelter at home time, the Boulder View Tavern in Lake Harmony had its restaurant coolers full of food they were expecting to serve to patrons. With the restaurant and tavern closed, it was decided to make a donation of this food to the Valor Clinic Foundation to help them feed the veterans in their care at their Jonas facility, Paul’s House. Shown above are chef Steven Virola, general manager Keith DeVos, and Paul’s House house manager Michelle Goyette as they prepared boxes of the food for deliver to Paul’s House.
Penn Bid software program. As explained, the program posts all the bid documents Supervisors at Penn Foronline. Bidders then download est Township held a Zoom what they need, and submit a meeting on May 4 in front of bid if interested. The winning a couple of citizens and this reporter. Supervisors extended bidder pays a fee of 1/3 of 1% to cover costs. Ads would also the declaration of emergency go into the newspaper. Suto June 20. pervisor Judy Knappenberger The township is moving toward offering tax credits and wants to keep contractors local, and was the sole no vote. fee savings to the township’s It was agreed buy the license volunteer emergency responders. Details remain to be for one Adobe Acrobat Pro, for the office. worked out, including estabThe Stoney Creek Road lishing rules on who qualifies. A public hearing on the matter drainage project is ready to go to bid. It will be advertised, will be scheduled, with the with documents posted to hope of having the credits in Penn Bid. The short stretch place this summer. of Forest Street into BeltzLater in the meeting, it was ville Lake Estates needs to be also discussed to waive the repaired and repaved, in some garbage fees for these same volunteers. Township solicitor Tom Nanovic wants a good set of rules, in order to create a good set of lists (from each emergency service station) of those eligible. A request by Verizon to get a right-of-way to run an underground line to the new cell tower was tabled. It was decided to send the request back to Verizon and ask them to make the language on the agreement clearer and more specific. Schiffer Bituminous will again be contracted to come and fill potholes with their hot patch truck, at a cost of $3,000 for two truckloads. A split vote approved the township signing up for the
places from the base up. It’s a small project, and quotes will be sought. Another road project will be prepared for bidding, that of replacing about 37 pipes across township roads at the north end of the township. Some are settling, others have become ‘big bumps.’ It was agreed to work with PennDOT to get specs together in order to prepare bid documents. The project is to be done this paving season. PennDOT will also be asked what roads should be added to the summer’s paving projects if this year’s liquid fuels money can be stretched a bit. Suggestions were parts of Schoolhouse and Stony Mountain See PENN FOREST, page 2
In support of the police departments in the area where Pro Action Restoration conducts business, the company, which has an office in Albrightsville, donated hand sanitizer wipes and surface wipes to the Kidder Township Police Department on April 20. Shown with the donations, are Chief of Police Matthew Kuzma, left, and Kidder Twp. Supervisor Louis Pantages.
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Roads, and a large length of Unionville Road. The township park’s walking trail will get repairs to its full length, with bad areas fixed and then the whole thing getting an overlay. It was also agreed to get two loads of infield mix so that the field that had the grass removed (from the infield) can be ready for softball this summer. Supervisor Roger Meckes reported that there has been “a tremendous volume” at the transfer station, due to having lots of the summer homes now occupied full time. There have been some long lines, and some back-ups. Extra help returned to work full time on May 11. A noise complaint was submitted (about loud music from a neighbor). The township
does not have a noise ordinance, so it’s not something the township will act upon. The neighbors will need to work it out. Supervisors approved four reverse subdivisions / lot consolidations, for the Sacchetti family within the Marty Axman development, the Bucci family in the same development, the Findle family in Bear Creek Lakes, and the Lay/ McCoy family in Sunrise Ridge. All were okayed conditional to satisfying items on engineers of Barry Isett & Associates’ letters.
Codes Report In the codes reports for April, activity slowed way down. BIA’s Kathryn Forry issued were permits for two new homes, one for zoning, and six for septics. There were 38 septic inspections and 2 for UCC. There’s also one new zoning complaint to investigate.
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Financials The treasurer’s report shows a total of $8,511,188 in the coffers. There’s $3,495,917 in the general fund, and another $3,375,598 total of certificates of deposit. Bills from the general fund totaled $46,440. From high to low, these bills were seven separate invoices totaling $9,762 for BIA’s engineering and code services, plus $5,032 for zoning services; $8,348 for Highmark health benefits for staff; $3,382 to Nanovic Law Offices; $3,334 to PA Unemployment; the IRS was paid $3,325, $2,123 goes Berkheimer for earned income taxes and PA taxes were $854; $2,823 went to Touchpoint for mailing; $2,218 went for state worker’s insurance; $1,796 is the monthly payment for Carbon County 911; plus there were 11 smaller bills.
Wrapping the meeting up, there was no public comment (from virtually no public). The next regular board of supervisors meeting is June 1 — to be announced if it’s again via the internet. It’s also
possible the meeting will be held in the township park, socially distanced. The township offices are open again, with limited staff. To enter the building, people are asked to wear their masks.
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Memorial Day Weekend in the Pocono Mountains Many ways to safely enjoy the region Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer in the Pocono Mountains. Although COVID-19 has altered travel plans this year, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday while following federal, state and local guidelines. While Pike and Monroe counties remain in the ‘red’ phase of Governor Tom Wolf’s statewide reopening plan, Wayne and Carbon counties transitioned to the ‘yellow’
phase on May 22. In response, the Lake Wallenpaupack and Jim Thorpe Visitors Centers will reopen with limited capacity this weekend to provide restroom access for guests. Here are some fun and safe ways to spend the holiday: Hiking / Biking State and national parks, like the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, provide an abundance of trails with rewarding views. Remember to ‘leave no trace’
and throw away garbage in designated areas. Park rangers recommend avoiding crowded parking lots and sticking to locations that are not busy. 1. Golfing From birds to birdies, nature and a game of golf go hand-in-hand in the Pocono Mountains. Most courses are open for the season and have implemented precautions, including cart restrictions
and requiring reserved tee times. Purchase a Golf-ARound Card to play twice at seven participating courses for just $25 per round, cart included. Buy the card online for future use or purchase it at a participating course to use right away on valid dates and times. 2. Camping From traditional camping to glamping, plan your experience to be rustic or refined. Most privately-owned campgrounds are open for the season,
providing a great way to relax, unwind and social distance around the campfire. 3. Whitewater Rafting Get some fresh air with an adventure on the water. Starting this weekend, several whitewater rafting businesses in the Pocono Mountains will reopen for the season. Companies have precautions in place, including keeping parties on the same raft and limiting the amount of people in a group. 4. Boating Hit the open water this weekend in a canoe, kayak, raft, or boat. From know the business has comLake Wallenpaupack to mitted to following guidelines the Delaware River, rental set forth by federal, state and companies around the local agencies. Businesses are region are providing serencouraged to read the Pocono vices. After a long day on Promise then sign and adopt the water, consider supit. porting our local restauThe Pocono Mountains rants and place a to-go Visitors Bureau makes no order. warranties with respect to the Activities such as fishing, ultimate effectiveness of the mountain biking, and UTV Pocono Promise program and rentals are also available at assumes no responsibility for select locations this weekassuring compliance by any end. Before heading out, the business with such guidelines. Pocono Mountains Visitors The Pocono Promise is a set Bureau recommends calling of voluntary commitments by ahead to confirm availabililocal businesses to residents, ty and inquire about specific employees and customers for coronavirus-related requirethe COVID-19 recovery period. ments that may be in place.
More than 150 businesses sign & adopt ‘Pocono Promise’ Following a virtual signing ceremony Monday led by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, more than 150 businesses and counting have pledged to sign and support the Pocono Promise. From barber shops and dental offices to restaurants and resorts, businesses of all shapes and sizes throughout the Pocono Mountains voluntarily vow to follow certain guidelines that protect residents, employees and customers once it is time to reopen. Those guidelines include aggressive cleaning protocols, health surveys for staff before starting their shift, special
training, and using personal protective equipment when possible. In return, businesses ask employees and customers to follow certain guidelines as well, which include following social distancing protocols and staying home/visiting another time if feeling sick. “The more businesses that adopt this promise, the more solidarity we demonstrate to our residents and our visitors,” said Chris Barrett, President/ CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “Together we’ll attest that the Pocono Mountains is doing everything possible to overcome this cri-
sis in the safest and best way possible.” While Pike and Monroe counties remain in the ‘red’ phase of Governor Tom Wolf’s statewide reopening plan, Wayne and Carbon counties will enter the ‘yellow’ phase this Friday, May 22. When returning to normalcy, the business community must prepare to ensure everyone’s safety while continuing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses that are part of the Pocono Promise will publicly display door signs and flyers at their facilities. When customers see this, they
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Planting weekend celebrated at Garden of Giving
A group working to prepare the carefully marked and staked rows, readying them to be planted.
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squash, and two acres of sweet corn. The fresh picked food will be donated to local pantries for families in need of additional sources of nutritious foods. Farm hours will be extended in June, to be open from Tuesday–Saturday, as planting continues and maintaining of the fields continues, with fertilizing, weeding and other chores. The new orchard was in bloom for its very first spring; two dozen fruit trees were donated last year by local resident Dr. Krupa Daniels and the West End Rotary. The fruit will be a welcome addition to family diets. Also new this year is the fencing and overhead netting installed around the chicken coops and large yard; it will keep the dozens of egg-laying chickens safe from predators, a constant danger to fowl in the Poconos. The eggs collected number in the hundreds of dozens; all are carefully washed and packed prior to
distribution. Groups that would like to join the volunteer crew can call the Garden at 570-402-1282 to arrange a time. Information can be found on the Facebook page Garden of Giving, and on the web page TheGardenOfGiving.org. Email contact is GardenOfGiving@gmail.com. The farm is located off Route 715 at 2556 Rising Hill Drive, Saylorsburg.
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Wins photography award in Pocono Arts Council’s Earth Speaks VI Exhibition Lehigh Valley-based photographer Glenn Koehler has won the Photography Award in the Pocono Arts Council’s The Earth Speaks VI: A Juried Exhibition on the Environmental Crisis. The exhibit, original-
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ly slated to be displayed at Northampton Community College’s Monroe Campus in the Dunning Art Gallery, has moved to a virtual platform at the Pocono Arts Council’s website. “The Earth Speaks is an artist’s means of capturing their concern regarding the climate crisis and how it is affects our planet, as well as an opportunity to offer possiblesolutions,” the council said in a statement. Koehler’s award-winning work, Biloxi, Two Years After Katrina, is part of a series spanning the days immediately following Hurricane Katrina through the subsequent rebuilding of a home in the community 18 months later. Koehler, then a senior at Saucon Valley High School, was deployed to Mississippi as part of a search and rescue team just days following the storm. He spent a week and a half serving as part of a ground crew going house-to-house in Waveland, MS, considered ‘ground zero’ of the hurricane. Documenting the ravaged landscape along the way, Koehler’s work Old Glory, Hurricane Katrina from this time period was also accepted into the exhibition. Koehler’s award-winning photo depicts a barren landscape and a wind and storm surge-battered McDonald’s sign just off the coast in Biloxi,
Mississippi, nearly a year and a half following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Serving as part of a group rebuilding homes for residents, he returned to the same areas, capturing the shocking amount of inaction and destruction still evident in the communities long after the storm was gone. “I’m honored to have my photography, especially some of my earliest work, recognized by the Pocono Arts Council,” Koehler said in a statement. “The incredible damage wrought by the hurricane was heartening to see in person. Witnessing it, combined with the principles and ethics raised by my fellow artists in The Earth Speaks, show that humanity has a long way to go towards achieving a sustainable relationship and understanding our role with our planet.” Koehler and his fellow award winners were invited to present and speak on their works virtually in a program that can be viewed at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=5MzeaqsI-4E. The Earth Speaks VI exhibit is viewable online and selected works can be purchased at https://poconoarts. org/gallery/. The exhibit was juried by Santa Bannon, the founder of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art & Design, and the director of Santa Bannon Fine Art.
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Remembering Keokee Chapel by Suzanne Fretz McCool I have so many happy memories of the Keokee Chapel in Paradise Valley. Actually Keokee is a Native American word from the Lenape tribe meaning “our daughter.” My happy memories stem from our two weeks of Vacation Bible School (VBS) every summer for all the children of Paradise Township. Several of the pastors and congregation members (usually Sunday school teachers) from several other churches in our township or neighboring townships worked together to put on our VBS each summer. In fact I can remember Rev. Foose from our own church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Reformed (UCC) in Swiftwater, being present and leading some of the daily services. I even remember him playing softball with us during our recess times. Some of the kids hit the balls so far that we had to dodge the gravestones to retrieve those big hits! Keokee Chapel has a beautiful cemetery surrounding the beautiful church. Another fond memory is that for several summers a lame deer with a big red cross painted on its back would come out of the rhododendron thicket by the stream and let us pet it. Someone named this deer Bambi. Also, we were allowed to wade in the creek on the really hot days during our recess time. I’m sure this would never be allowed today because of liability issues, but the 1950s were a special time, which we children enjoyed so much; and no one ever got hurt going wading. Of course, the highlight of each day was bringing all the classes together for the sing-a-longs in the sanctuary.
They were wonderful, and we learned so many songs which we loved and which we would sing at the final program the parents would come to on the last day of VBS. In my research I learned that Keokee Chapel, which is a United Methodist Church (UMC) today, traces its roots to evangelical meetings conducted in Paradise Township on that site beginning in 1838. By 1851, the congregation built a meeting place for $400. It may have stood on the portion of today’s Church’s Sunday school room. During the 1850’s, the church was served by the Lehigh Circuit. In speaking to Pam Koerner Dunlap, who has been a member of Keokee Chapel for many years, I learned a lot about the history of the church. Also, I should add that Pam and I were in the first grade together at the Paradise School. Also, we were in the first graduating class at the Pocono Mountain “Jointure,” now called the Pocono Mountain School District (PMSD). Pam informed me that Mary E. Monroe from Cleveland, Ohio, vacationed here for many years and actually owned a home across the road
from Keokee where the Lazy Rock Lodge, a township resort stood. However, Mary’s home burned down at some point and Lazy Rock was a somewhat modern structure in modern times as I recall it. Often Mary E. Monroe and her secretary Miriam J. Carse, who were attracted to the little church, most likely walked across the road to attend services. Actually, Mary Monroe donated several items to the church and Sunday school such as a library, carpet, an organ, a pulpit Bible, the Baptismal font, and Communion chalices. Mary and Miriam must have enjoyed their visits to Paradise Township and loved the little church. Unfortunately, in 1866, Mary Monroe’s daughter, Mary Keokee Monroe died. To preserve her daughter’s memory, Mary donated $10,000 to erect a new church for the Paradise congregation, and it was to be called “Keokee Memorial Chapel” after her daughter’s middle name. Remember, Keokee translates from the Lenape and means “our daughter.” Because of Mary E. Monroe’s generosity, the congregation received a debt-free, completely furnished church
and more grounds to extend the cemetery. Pam reminded me that Keokee Chapel celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2013. I remember attending one of its events at that time. In closing, I must say that Paradise Township is truly blessed to have this beautiful
historic, Victorian structure still standing today. It is an active church with a dedicated pastor and congregation. It is my feeling that Keokee Memorial Chapel is a beacon of faith and hope in what is sometimes our rather chaotic world.
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Kidder Twp. enters Yellow Phase, will re-open office (Kidder’s May Meeting) by Seth Isenberg
With the State Government shifting Carbon County into Kidder Township’s May suits yellow phase regarding pervisors held a GoTo meeting COVID-19 restrictions, Kidder on the 21st, whose glitches de- will reopen its municipal office layed the start until a quorum to the public starting Tuesday, was rounded up. The meeting May 26. People coming into finally got underway with a the building will need to wear mix of phone-ins and via the masks. GoTo, with four supervisors, It was noted that the townmanager Suzanne Brooks, ship will see more business solicitor Casey Gillespie, police activity, and that short-term chief Matthew Kuzma, two cit- rentals will again be allowed. izens and this reporter. A letter was shared by
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a group of Lake Harmony businesspeople, addressed to sewage service provider Aqua PA, asking for some kind of relief from a high increase in rates. Supervisors discussed this, and decided to send their own letter of support of these businesses’ request to Aqua PA — by unanimous vote. In business, police officer Ryan Kennedy has completed his probation period satisfactorily, and is now a full time member of the department. The department reported 145 calls for the month of April, 59 of those were police services notifications. The Lake Harmony Rescue
Squad reports making 24 calls in April. Two new people were hired for the crew. The LHRS thanks WalMart of Lehighton for another donation of personal protection supplies. Unit 1760 is getting service for an electrical problem. Supervisors authorized disposition of records per the township code of listed items between 2017 and 2012 such as old tax bills, exoneration lists and tax collector duplicates and general ledgers, as well as all electronic recordings of meetings once official written minutes are approved. The old Mt. Laurel Campground parcel was bought by
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a citizen from the county tax claim bureau by a Walnutport area resident, and is now returned to the tax rolls. Supervisors approved bills totaling $244,023. The biggest chunk of that is $142,842 for funds to the two fire companies, the Rescue Squad, and into the fire equipment fund. $26,920 was paid to County Waste for trash hauling; $18,429 for Highmark Blue Shield coverage for staff; $14,502 to ARRO for engineering services; $13,334 to the IRS; were the highest bills in the rest of the list. Roadmaster Bruce Berger reported that the township is waiting on a crew from Schiffer Bituminous to come clean out catch basins. The old dump truck was auctioned off at a price of $16,600 via Municibid. A letter was received spelling out concerns of the Lake Harmony Association including about parking (due to big houses built on small lots), noise and fireworks, and trash being put out too soon — attracting bears. These items will be discussed at future meetings. The township’s declaration of emergency continues to be in effect as long as the state declaration holds. It is hoped that the June regular meeting will be in person again. The large hall at the Albrightsville Fire House was offered as a location so that there’s plenty of room for social distancing. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on June 18. Details on whether it’s in person and where, or online, will be posted on the township website.
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Music in the Mountains brings virtual festival to Poconos The Pocono Mountains Music Festival will present “Music In The Mountains” this summer through its first ever, virtual Festival experience, Silent Symphony, on Saturday, August 1. With music festivals and concerts being cancelled all over the country, the Pocono Mountains Music Festival believes it is more important than ever to continue to deliver the healing qualities of music during these challenging times. We are thrilled to give this gift of music to the Pocono community that has supported us since 2009. Participants in the Silent
Symphony experience will receive a link to a playlist personally curated by the Festival’s Artistic Director, Scott Coulter. He promises a wide range of musical styles – Beethoven to Bacharach, Gershwin to Gaga. The “homebase” for this free event will be the spectacular landscape of Skytop Lodge. Participants can have their own personal experience of music and nature in a safe setting*. Or, if they’d prefer, participants can also enjoy it from the comfort of their own home. Maybe you’ll stroll around Skytop lake while the sounds
of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony come through your headphones and then find yourself dancing to the disco beat of “A Fifth of Beethoven.” Or, will you and the family “Move Like Jagger” in your own backyard? All you’ll need is headphones and your personal device, whether it’s a laptop, tablet or cellphone. So mark your calendar now for Saturday, August 1. You won’t want to miss this day of joyous music. Check the PMMF website (www.poconofest.org) for more details about Silent Symphony and upcoming Festival events.
Pocono Raceway opening seasonal campground facilities Campers can choose between two campgrounds at Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, each offering up-to 50-amp power, water, sewage hookups and many family-friendly amenities accessible to all at both campgrounds. All campgrounds allow for safe social distancing for you and your loved ones. Daily rates start at $45 and weekly rates at $285. The new sites at the ‘Infield RV Park’, located inside the track, allow the ultimate camping experience of staying in the very spots NASCAR drivers stay during the annual races. You will have access to two playgrounds, bike and scooter trails and a dog park, all within walking distance to your campsite. ‘Long Pond Campground’ is the off-site location, only minutes down the road from
the track. Enjoy the outdoor pool and newly renovated amenities like the outdoor lounge area, indoor lounge and game room. Guests have access to both campground amenities. Together, choose your campground experience in the beautiful Pocono Mountains and at a NASCAR track. In partnership with local businesses, Pocono Raceway also offers convenient organic food purchases from Pocono Organics,
ATV Tours through Pocono Outdoor Adventures, Slingshot Rentals, StockCar Racing Experience and more. All campgrounds will follow all protocols set by the CDC guidelines and state officials. For the safety of patrons, certain amenities and facilities will be closed until they are permitted to open. If you have any questions email campground@poconoraceway.com and a camping specialist will get back to you.
2020 Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show sets new dates The 2020 Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show has been moved to the Fall and will take place September 26 and 27 at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. The annual home show, sponsored by the Pocono Builders Association, will give potential vendors and consumers alike the opportunity to discuss projects that can be completed this Fall or perhaps think ahead to Spring 2021 building and remodeling. For further information, visit poconobuilders.org or contact Dottie Gentile, consultant at gentiledb@ gmail.com or call 570-885-7376.
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JTAHS graduation at finish line of Pocono Raceway School districts across the state of Pennsylvania and beyond were directed to close their schools in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through social isolation. The hope was that closing schools could reduce the spread of the virus and to keep our students, and the greater Jim Thorpe Area community safe. The decision was made out of the concern for all students, staff, and families, and especially those who are most vulnerable. Our administrators, teachers and staff have launched an E-Learning platform to provide meaningful teaching and learning in
order to complete the 20192020 school year. Over the past two months, students and teachers have made many sacrifices with the cancellation of cherished traditions and activities, but there has been no group in the school district more impacted than the Jim Thorpe Area High School Class of 2020. During the January JTASD Board of Education meeting, the Class of 2020 presented a petition to hold their June 3 Graduation Ceremony at the high school stadium. The student leaders communicated how an outdoor ceremony “feels much more open and
spirited.” The Board of Education approved their request and planning began for their outdoor stadium graduation ceremony. To honor the seniors request, and allow our seniors their well-deserved moment of graduation that they have worked for their entire academic career, while adhering to the social distancing mandates set by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Jim School’s Class of 2020 GraduThorpe Area School District proudly announces a partner- ation ceremony. The graduates, families, and ship with Pocono Raceway to host the Jim Thorpe Area High their guests will participate in the graduation ceremony from the safety of their vehicles lined in the straightaway. With the announcement of each graduate through Pocono’s Lake Harmony, PA 18624 Base Period. The 2% Discount FM radio system, their photo If you are in need of a tax re- deadline remains May 31. The will appear on the jumbo video screens. Administrators only ceipt, please send BOTH copbase period for the County hope to give our seniors the ies of each bill (tax collector and Township taxes has now greatest graduation experience copy and taxpayer copy), along been pushed to October 31 ever and provide them with with a self-address stamped from the original date of July memories of their last day as envelope. Your stamped 31, providing an additional Olympian students on Victory “PAID” copy will be returned 3 months for the taxpayer to to you with the envelope you pay their property taxes before Lane that will last a lifetime. During the event, all protoprovided. Questions? Call the penalty period begins. The cols for social distancing and Kim at 570-510-1335 or email Penalty period will now begin people’s safety will be folkim@kiddertax.com. on November 1. lowed. A sincere and heartThe Carbon County ComWith questions, contact felt thank you goes out to the missioners and Kidder TownKidder Township Tax Collecleadership team of the Pocono ship Supervisors have extor Kim Ginopolas at kim@ Raceway for providing their tended their respective 2020 kiddertax.com or call 570famous racing venue and the property tax deadline for the 510-1335.
Kidder extends tax deadlines Kidder Township Tax Collector Kim Ginopolas will not be hosting in-person tax payments that were scheduled during the County/Township discount period, which ends May 31, 2020. These locations include her home office, as well as the scheduled times at Golden Oaks Clubhouse, Albrightsville Firehouse and Kidder Township Municipal Building. Tax payments can be made via mail to: Kim Ginopolas- Tax Collector PO Box 197
Jim Thorpe Area School District Board of Education for supporting the Class of 2020 with the most important event of the school year, the graduation of the senior class.
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The kitchen at the Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company is now open, serving take-out dinners from 4 to 8 p.m. from Wednesday through Saturday. To view the menu, visit their Facebook page or website, www.albrightsvillefireco.com. Order by calling 570-7228325. The fire company appreciates your support.
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ESU recognizes honor students East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania recognized 362 students who were scheduled to be recognized at this year’s Annual Honors Convocation, which was not held due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the students honored were Aislinn Galvin of Albrightsville, Jade Martino of Jim Thorpe, and Chazzity Rivera of Albrightsville. The 362 students recognized have had great academic
achievements at the university. Honor students must have of a minimum quality point average of 3.50 reflecting at least 36 semester hours of work completed at ESU, completion of at least 96 semester hours in their collegiate career by January 1 of the year in which the award is considered and a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student. Certificates of recognition were sent to each student.
Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Lehigh Carbon Community College students Kristy Berger and Samantha Sterner of Jim Thorpe were among the students recently inducted into Alpha Omicron Alpha, the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the national honor society for two-year colleges: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the only nationally-acclaimed honor society serving two-year colleges, which offers associate degree programs. Membership into Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation only. To be considered, a student must be enrolled in an associate degree program, have complet-
ed at least 12 credit hours of coursework, have established a minimum grade point average of 3.5, have established a record of academic excellence as judged by the faculty, and be of good moral character and possess recognized qualities of citizenship. LCCC’s Alpha Omicron Alpha Chapter was recently awarded several distinguished awards, including Middle States Region Most Distinguished Chapter. This is the first time LCCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa won multiple awards on the regional and international level.
Seth’s Sightings Our weather has gone from an overnight light snows two weeks ago to highs near 80. Those cold night did in our magnolia blooms on our tree beside our office in White Haven, though a handful of hardy blooms amazingly survived. At our home, the lilacs made it through the freeze okay. So we doubled down and planted some ornamentals … which deer promptly ate … and so we tripled down and bought deer-resistant flowers and planted those in the holes where the ornamentals were. We moved what remained of those into the back yard, behind a fence. Sightings this week include an extra-large red-shouldered hawk, perched atop a light pole beside a hilltop parking lot, likely looking for an unsuspecting rodent. A tall gray
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heron was sighted beside local pond, making its way in the shallows, hoping to snag a frog or two. I’ve also sighted some active fox, and check out the fox kits story in this month’s LAKE NEWS for a sighting by one of our readers. Armed Forces Day, May 16, we took Slater to an event held by Mission BBQ in Wilkes-Barre. Veterans gathered for a ceremony and the singing of The Star Spangled Banner. As the only attending WWII veteran, he was fussed over by the proprietors – at good social distance, and attendees gave him a round of applause. Early this month, just after the printing of the Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Ruth and I made an out-of-state to the Middletown Times-Herald in upstate New York to pick up a customer’s newspaper off that
press. The drive was necessary because owner Gannett closed the facility effective that Friday, moving the work to a huge modern facility in New Jersey. This work was one of the last customers on the press. Arriving after noon, we saw a big empty building and a small shift of inserters who were sharing some sad good-byes as their last job finished. Our ride home was off the highway, along roads lines with some homes built in the 1700s. The next day, I placed the job in the mail, then drove into Wayne County to mail the local zip code for the customer, to deliver to the customer’s office. This past Sunday, we tuned in to MRN radio to listen to the NASCAR race at Darlington via the internet since this area has no over the air affiliate. It was nice to hear the sports call. Looking at highlights, I’m glad to have the sport back, and sad to see the empty stands. Looking at this holiday weekend, we’re working on another customer’s newspaper. If things were normal, as in virus free, one of the days would have been a chance for us to go on a trip, and another would have been a day at Knoebels people-watching. Knoebels is waiting on Columbia County to get into the green before opening. Pocono Raceway is waiting to learn if NASCAR will keep their two-race weekend date in late June, or move it. Events for the weekend are cancelled or postponed. The
earliest events we still hope to attend are the Celtic Fling in Mt. Hope, Lancaster County, which is stubbornly hanging on to its June 26 to 28 weekend. July events look more likely, though the cancellations keep rolling in. I want to believe that things should be green by the time Musikfest rolls around in August in Bethlehem, and the PA Renaissance Faire opens in August in Mt. Hope. Happy news is that crops are such that our CSA membership at Detweiler’s Farm near White Haven will begin to provide us with a weekly box of freshgrown local produce soon.
I’ve mentioned our ancient Subaru in this column, and it reached an amazing milestone, 220,000 miles, on the 21st. 80k of those are ours. The old thing — a hard used work vehicle built about 15 years ago — has been good to us. Now it’s babied, needing extra oil and coolant, but still running. It’ll be used lightly when temperatures exceed 80 to keep it from overheating, kept in reserve for next winter. Keep patience and good humor through the shutdown. As local businesses reopen, get out and support them. They need all the customers they can handle.
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include: creek snorkeling, tie-dying, bird banding, offsite hikes, fossils, cool critter activities, nature hikes, pond and stream study, scavenger hunt, tree and plant exploration, citizen science projects, and more... Hands-on activities combined with the resources of the EE Center provide a safe environment for a child interested in “Getting in Touch With Nature”. Camp is Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost: 2 Weeks/EE Member/$250, Non-member/$275 or 1 Week EE Member/$160, Non-member/$175. Late Pickup 3:30 – 6 p.m. Cost: $50/ week or $10/day Applications can be found online at www.mcconservation.org. For more information, call the E. E. Center at (570) 629-3061 or visit the website. Due to COVID-19, full refunds will be given in the event that day camp is cancelled.
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Journal Police Beat My list of scams for this issue is light — so I’m repeating my ask from our readers to send in a few words about what scams you have encountered. Send them to journal news@pa.metrocast.net, or call in and leave me a message at 570 215-0204 x302. Yesterday, I received a poorly worded notice via e-mail claiming to be from Amazon, claiming that Amazon Support had a buy of a $25 gift card from Google Chrome, followed by a letter again in poor English asking me to verify my billing name and address. Without this (in 24 hours), all my pending orders with Amazon will be cancelled. And it’s completely bogus. Spelling, language use and how the notices are presented
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Liberty on Route 115 with a roll over. The 51 y/o Allentown area man was found to be unPolice Beat: der the influence, so arrested and taken for blood chemicals The Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department had testing to the county testing center. There, he refused to a quiet few weeks. Their sole take the tests — so loses his report in this period was a search for a missing 16 y/o boy driver’s license. He was found to be in possession of drugs, so from Coolbaugh Twp., who faces traffic, drug possession turned up safe two days later. Just after 8 p.m. on 5-15, an and charges, PSP. PSP investigated more trash argument between a couple, dumping incidents. There 52 y/o man and 43 y/o womwere also a handful of DUI and an, at an Indian Mountain drugs reports. Lakes, Penn Forest Township A 32 y/o Penn Forest Twp. home, took a turn and became man was arrested for makphysical. The woman tried to ing terroristic threats after an flee and was grabbed. A teen argument at a Behrens Road, boy at the home tried to intervene and was cut. The man Penn Forest home, the afternoon of 4-30, PSP-Lehighton. fled, but later turned himself There were two reports of in at PA State Police-Fern homes or businesses generatRidge HQ. He was arrested ing excess false alarms, which taken for arraignment, then results in a fine through the placed in the Carbon County Magistrate. jail to face charges of assault, and assault with a weapon. Stealin’ 5-15, a DUI crash of a Jeep 5-8, police were called to a Lindsey Lane, Effort, home that was being renovated, and had been broken into — with tools and supplies stolen from hammers to a reciprocating
saw, tile and sheet rock to recessed lighting inserts, a value of nearly $1,800. PSP is investigating a breakin at an Eastbrook Road, Sun Valley, Effort home, discovered the afternoon of 5-15. The garage door and a window were broken. Thieves stole three TVs, a TroyBilt lawn mower, a leaf blower and tools. PSP would welcome information — call them at 570 646-2271. Discovered 5-19, thieves stole some treated 2x12s, bundles of shingles, some siding and some Harley parts, from a home on the 2500 block of Route 115 in Effort. Calls would be welcome to help PSP-F with investigation of this theft, too. The new owner of a Molasses Valley Road, Kunkletown home arrived to find that someone had drained the oil from his oil tanks on 4-22, PSP-L. Local and state police are looking at more I.D. theft incidents, including unauthorized card use. There are also a handful of reports of shoplifting.
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Leatrice A. Nick to Harry Snyder, Horsham, Lot 227, Section 1, Towamensing Trails, $90,000. Jeffrey L. Payton to John P. Berte, Gouldsboro, Lot V 163, Section VI, Towamensing Trails, $225,250. William Murtaugh to Jacek Wasielak, Bensalem, Bear Creek Lakes Lot 67, Mountain View Area, $22,000. James J. Cullinan to Patrick J. Hood, Hatboro, property at 73 Spencer Lane, Albrightsville, $189,900. Ann M. Galioto to Albert Daurizio, 45 W. Cherokee Trail, Albrightsville, Mt. Pocahontas Lot 2566, Section Mountain View, $1,200. Elizabeth K. Meyer to Todd Reifinger, 16 Acorn Lane, Jim Thorpe, Penn Forest Streams Lot 170, Section 2, $5,250. Sheriff of Carbon County to Christian D. Fehrenbacher, 320 Shick Lane, Saylorsburg, property at 41 Autumn Lane, $114,681. Margaret M. Myers to Mark A. Myers, Philadelphia, parcel
No. 49A-51-E550, $1. Rhonda S. Kolnik to John Berry, 85 Honeysuckle Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 85 Honeysuckle Drive, $249,000. Fannie Mae to BMR Management Group, LLC, Hatboro, property at 8 Wahoo Court, Albrightsville, $65,000. Federal National Mortgage Association to Jonathan Freeswick, 18 Jane Court, Albrightsville, property at 18 Jane Court, $261,000. Felecia B. Anthony to Felecia B. Anthony, 25 Mountain View Circle, Lehighton, property at 25 Mountain View Circle, $10. Yajaira Jaime to Michael Bozilesky, 9 Petrarch Trail, P.O. Box 2250, Albrightsville, property at 9 Petrarch Trail, $187,900. Joseph R. Stracco to Joshua S. Chelnik, East Stroudsburg, property at 33 Nosirrah Road, Albrightsville, $175,000. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., to Motus Moves, LLC, Allentown, property at 176 Cold Spring Road, $28,000.
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Heffley’s District Offices in Albrightsville and Weissport to reopen with some restrictions Rep. Doyle Heffley has announced that his district offices in Weissport and Albrightsville will reopen to residents with some restrictions starting Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m. Heffley’s staff will be available to assist residents by appointment only. During their time in the office, residents will be required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. A drop-box will also be placed outside the offices for residents who just want to deliver paperwork. “Now that Carbon County is transitioning to the ‘yellow’
phase of the governor’s reopening plan, it is a good time to resume in-person service at our district offices,” said Heffley. “Since the start of the health crisis, my staff has done a phenomenal job working from home. All of us are happy to now return to the office, but we ask visitors to continue following the safety guidelines that have slowed the spread of the virus.” The phone number for the Albrightsville location (2681 State Route 903, Unit 3) is 570-722-8700. The phone number for the Weissport office (204B Bridge St.) is
610-377-6363. Heffley plans to eventually reopen his satellite office in Lansford. Heffley and his staff can also be reached via email at dheffley@pahousegop.com or through his website at www. RepHeffley.com. Please note that the offices will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 22, in observance of the holiday weekend.
MMI inducts students into honor societies MMI Preparatory School announced this year’s inductees into the Art, Mathematics, and Science National Honor societies. Students inducted into the Mu Alpha Theta Chapter of the National Mathematics Honor Society include Kyle Kim, son of San and Jenny Kim of Jim Thorpe. Mathematics instructors Gerard Pierotti and Susan Moyer serve as the advisors. Students inducted into the Science National Honor Society include Kyle Kim, son of San and Jenny Kim of Jim Thorpe; and Darren Zheng, son of De and Hongzhi Zheng of Jim Thorpe. Science instructor Michael Mele is the advisor.
Students inducted into the Simon Faltz Chapter of the National German Honor Society include Dustin Paul, son of Rustin and Cynthia Paul of Jim Thorpe. German instructor Gabriela Moustardas is the advisor. Students inducted into the Pablo Picasso Chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica include Olivia Bartholomew, daughter of Dean and Cheryl Bartholomew of Jim Thorpe. Spanish instructor Syra Cruz Dewar is the advisor. MMI Preparatory School inducted 30 students in the Andrew J. Stofan Chapter of the National Honor Society. MMI English instructor Donna Titus serves as the
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National Honor Society advisor. National Honor Society officers are: Christian Yamulla, president; Hugh Soltau, vice president; Alexander Jordan, secreatary; Robert Rinaldi, treasurer; and Dominique Kline, historian. National Honor Society inductees include Olivia Bartholomew, daughter of Dean and Cheryl Bartholomew of Jim Thorpe; Kyle Kim, son of San and Jenny Kim of Jim Thorpe; Keiran Mele, son of Michael and Laurie Mele of Jim Thorpe; Dustin Paul, son of Rustin and Cynthia Paul of Jim Thorpe.
Phi Alpha Epsilon student honored
Phi Alpha Epsilon, Lebanon Valley College’s honor society that recognizes academic achievement and service to others, inducts its new members. Kailee Romanchik of Jim Thorpe, a graduate of Jim Thorpe Senior High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science and doctor of physical therapy