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Proposals for Penn Forest Park by Seth Isenberg The Penn Forest Township park was the major topic of discussion for the June township supervisors meeting. A neighbor across Route 903 notes that the park has “lots of activity late at night,” and
some all-night long. She asked about lighting. Supervisors chairman Roger Meckes explained that the township is trying to get internet installed into the park, so cameras can be placed. Another idea was to install some lighting, at the least at
both entrances. This led to a discussion about the park being used for helicopter landings. The lights would need a switch to get shut off when a helicopter came in for a night landing. See PENN FOREST TWP., page 2
Long serving Kidder Township police officer David Mason was promoted to Corporal at June’s Kidder supervisors meeting. In this photo, Mason, on left, receives his new badge from Chief Matthew Kuzma.
JPK: Seth Isenberg
Kidder promotes Officer Mason by Seth Isenberg
Mason has served as a police officer in Kidder Township Kidder supervisors, at the since being added to the partrecommendation of Kidder time rolls in 2003. Within a Police Chief Matthew Kuzyear, he was a full-time memma, approved the promotion ber of the force. According to of officer David Mason to the Chief Kuzma, officer Mason rank of Corporal. Supervisors has been a steady presence, were unanimous in voting to adding that “Corporal Mason is approve the promotion. Mason not only an asset to the departreceived his Corporal’s badge ment, but to all residents and at the meeting that night. visitors of Kidder Township.”
CARBON CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE held its first-ever onsite graduation ceremony on Friday, June 18. The weather cooperated for the 27th annual ceremony, which featured speeches by the class president, valedictorian, and salutatorian, and by principal Brent Borzak, who predicted a bright future for those who worked hard to fill the skill gaps being created by Boomer retirements. Above, students process into the large tent set up for the ceremony, as parents and friends stand to greet them. JPK: Ruth Isenberg
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Penn Forest Twp.
Short-Term Rentals
The first order of business was to amend the Short-Term Rental ordinance so that quiet hours will begin at 11 p.m. on Continued from page 1 Fridays and Saturdays (instead of 2 a.m.). The vote was 4 to 1, Todd Fox of the park and rec- Judy Knappenberger opposed. reation committee came to the Citizens chimed in on STRs, meeting with nearly 20 people with one suggesting that no to ask supervisors to have annew STRs be allowed until other look at building a ‘pump Granicus gets all the existing park’ for bicyclists there. There properties registered. Another was a lot of discussion, with pushed a new idea, of having a some focus on the added insur- set buffer between permitted ance cost. It was explained that STRs, so a neighborhood the gentle, rolling nature of the would not be overwhelmed. attraction is ideal for little kids This idea got some discussion and handicapped individuals, going. No action was taken. and bicycles — but not ATVs. Bills Installation would normally cost towards $100k, but a The township approved developer of pump parks lives payment of $58,851 in bills here in the township, and from the general fund. Big would manage the project to expenses were taxes, insurcost half — $50,000. Superances, new office furniture visors decided that the group and regular office supplies, needs to go to the park and rec- and computer hardware and reation committee with plans services. Legal services cost and gain their agreement. $4,896 from Nanovic Law In other public comment, Offices this month. Code a citizen asked about the new services from Barry Isett & Short-Term Rental ordinance Assoc. cost $6,876. The roofas to when the rules begin. She ing project (now done) cost was told that the ordinance is $8,100 to contractor Family now in effect, and there is a Restoration, $6,681 in supsix-month period for the STR plies from Murphy Lumber, owners to file their paperwork and $1,000 for a dumpster and pay their registration fee. from Shamrock Container. The ordinance will be in full It was remarked that during force in 2022. the roofing work, it was “very Another citizen complained loud inside” the township that the garbage ordinance has building during those few no clause for paying in part. days. The ordinance now asks for Transfer Station $150, which covers the next 18 months. The citizen could The transfer station cost not budget that much from his was $30,355, mainly hauler monthly expenses, but there Mascaro and payroll. Hanover seemed no way to resolve the Engineering was paid $14,527 issue. Citizens stepped forward for their sewage/septic work. to give the man enough money The transfer station will get to make the payment in full. an upgrade of its security sysA Towamensing Trails board tem, and a new camera at the member came to discuss gate to deter after-hours use. whether the township can In May, 223 garbage permits help with some of the blighted were paid for ’21-’22, plus anproperties there. The answer other 20 from last year. was that the property owners Plans are being made to association needs to handle it. price out a building to be a
new salt and anti-skid shed, to be built on the transfer station site. The township has over 5.9 million dollars in certificates of deposit, along with $2,962,337 in the various funds. A new bank account will be set up to receive the funds coming from the American Rescue Plan. In his Roadmaster’s report, Meckes said that the paving on Meckesville Road is done, and that Drakes Creek Road paving is underway. He also said that the line striping contractor finally returned to complete the work from last fall. Township crews are out mowing the shoulders along the township roads. The Zoning and Codes team reports that they are ‘very busy, but we’re keeping up.’ Super visors approved reverse subdivisions in Hickory Run Forest (Raggio), and Towamensing Trails (McCluskey and also Mannix). The Schwartz regular subdivision, in the Behrens’ subdivision, removes that property from clean and green. Supervisors approved the proposal, and the conditional sewage planning module. Two 2-acre lots are removed from a larger parcel. Township solicitor Thomas Nanovic was authorized to begin proceedings against the owners of 586 Stoney Mountain Road, since they erected a tower on their property without a permit. Supervisors will sponsor a hole for the Penn Kidder Library’s golf tournament. As the meeting wrapped up, supervisor Tom Cross shared that drivers are speeding on Behrens Road again. After discussion, it was agreed to call in State Police to do some patrols. The township building will be closed on July 5. The next regular supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, July 6, starting at 7 p.m.
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Planning underway for Benefit A benefit is being organized for Joyce Wasko, whose family recently suffered another tremendous loss. The event is planned for September, with details to be
announced in the July/August Journal of Penn-Kidder.. It’s our turn to raise her up. She has been through more than most of us could ever
comprehend in three lifetimes, much less one. There will be live music, a silent auction, 50/50’s and much more. Watch for details.
Deadline for the July–August edition of Journal of Penn-Kidder is Monday, July 19. Call 570-215-0204 or e-mail journalruth @gmail.com
Mark your calendars for the 94th Annual
July 12–17 Route 611, just north of Route 940 traffic light Benefits Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. pmvfc.com
Pocono Raceway CEO to compete in Friday’s ARCA race to ‘Fund The Police’ Nick Igdalsky will partner with Fast Track Racing to drive the #12 car for owner Andy Hillenburg in the General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 ARCA Menards Series race on Friday, June 25 during the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway. Igdalsky’s race car will feature the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation on the hood to raise awareness and funds police departments around the area. “People have the ability to show support for their own local police departments by making donations directly to them or to a foundation like ours or everyday needs that not only keep the officers safe but helps them serve the people in a safer and more efficient manner – everything from K-9 training items, vests, body cams, detective equipment, etc.,” Igdalsky said. “I guess you can say this is a ‘Fund the Police’ campaign, and we urge everyone to contribute to their own local police department as an ultimate
show of support.” Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation President and law enforcement professional, John Lamberton agrees, “Officer confidence is obvious when you wear that badge; but morale comes from knowing the people you’ve chosen a career to serve and protect value what you do.” Community members are encouraged to visit their Regional or local police websites, and State Police websites as well, to learn more on how they can support and donate them. The mission of the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation (PMRPF) is to provide resources for essential equipment and programs not funded by the police commission and promote the safety and well-being of the community PMRP serves, according to the foundation’s website. At Pocono Raceway, his family owned and operated track, Igdalsky has made nine of his 32 career starts. His best finish, to date, has been sixth at Pocono in 2014.
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Seeking: Carbon County Fair Queen & Junior Miss The Carbon County Fair is looking for young ladies to participate in the 2021 Queen and Junior Miss Programs. Applications can be obtained by email at ccllfa@ptd.net or by calling Kristin at 570-7789026. All applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2021. There is no application fee. To participate in either contest, contestants must reside in Carbon County or West Penn Township (Schuylkill County). Fair Queen contestants must be a female at least age 16, but no older than 20 years of age as of June 1, 2021. Contestants for the Junior Miss must be 13 years of age but no older than
15 years of age as of June 1, 2021. The Fair Queen and Junior Miss program is not one of beauty. Anyone meeting the criteria may apply. Contestants will be judged on an essay, personal interview and speech presentation. The fair committee noted that the judges look for the candidate who they believe will best represent the fair, while they effectively promote agriculture, although involvement in an agriculture program is not a requirement. It was emphasized that the fair is about our youth and added that the Queen and Junior Miss programs keep teens in-
volved in our county fair. The 2021 Fair Queen and Junior Miss will be crowned during the Carbon County Fair on Monday, August 9 at 5 p.m. The Fair Queen winner will receive a $500 scholarship and the Runner-Up will received a $150 scholarship upon meeting their obligations. The Junior Miss will receive a $100 scholarship and Junior Miss Runner-Up will receive $50 scholarship. Katie Aaron of Lehighton was selected as the 2019 Carbon County Fair Queen and competed at the 2020 Fair Queen Pageant in Hershey.
The Carbon County Fair will be held on August 9—14, on Little Gap Road east of Palmerton. There is a general admission fee of $5 for everyone 6 years and older. Admission includes musical entertainment. There is an ad-
ditional fee for the Demolition Derby, Lumberjack show, etc. for those 6 years and older. For more information about the Carbon County Fair, go to www.carboncountyfair.com, facebook.com/ carboncountyfairpa, or call 570- 657-7129.
Christmas in July is back for model train buffs The Carbon Model Railroad Society will hold its Christmas in July Open House at 529 Ore Street in Bowmanstown on Saturdays and Sundays, July 10 & 11, 17 & 18, and 24 & 25, 1–4 p.m., and Thursdays, July 15 & 22, 7–9 p.m. The HO scale displays are in various stages of completion and are excellent learning tools. The club’s N scale dis-
play will also be in operation on the second floor along with new and pre-owned trains and accessories for sale. The club’s traveling caboose with its HO Scale operating display can be visited in the back yard. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Masks are optional. The building is air-conditioned. For more info call 610-826-6636.
Sign up for PKL tourney Penn-Kidder Library Center will hold its third annual golf tournament on Monday, June 28, at Jack Frost National. PKL is looking for hole spon-
sors at $50, and the donation of prizes for basket raffles. To learn more, or to sign up to golf, email maryfarn@ verizon.net
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The Wildflower Music Festival is back Eight concerts, including Sunday matinee The Wildflower Music Festival has announced the return of its summer concert season, beginning on Saturday, July 3. There will be seven Saturday concerts through August 14, plus a special Sunday matinee on August 8. These concerts performed by nationally and internationally known artists will feature a variety of music genres from classical to jazz and from bluegrass to fabulous tribute groups. The Saturday concerts begin at 6 p.m. and the Sunday matinee begins at 3 p.m. They are held in the Wildflower Amphitheater on the grounds
of the beautiful DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills. Judi Mortensen, the festival’s chairman and artistic director said, “Finally, winter is a memory and long-awaited sunshine fills the sky at the Sanctuary. In a short while, you will be enjoying great performers again at the outdoor Wildflower Music Festival amphitheater. I know I am ready to attend the concerts, especially after the lack of entertainment since the Covid-19 mitigations began. Music nourishes the soul and is something we all need right now.”
The season kicks off on Saturday, July 3 with the classical and pops music of The Alliance Brass Quintet. They will entertain the crowd with a wide-ranging repertoire, including some patriotic music to help celebrate the Fourth of July. They are acclaimed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality” (Chicago Brass Festival) and they have emerged as one of the country’s most exciting brass ensembles. The rest of the festival includes: July 10 | Ilya Yakushev and Thomas Mesa –
phenomenal pianist and internationally award-winning classical cellist performing Beethoven, Bolling, and Rachmaninoff. Classical fans will not want to miss this one! July 17 | Delfeayo Marsalis Jazz Quintet – Over the course of his prolific music career, acclaimed trombonist, composer, and producer Delfeayo Marsalis, from New Orleans’ FirstFamily of Jazz, has been praised as one of “the best, most imaginative and musical of the trombonists of his generation.” He has shared the bandstand with jazz legends Art Blakey, Max Roach and Elvin Jones, as well as pop icons Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and George Clinton.
July 24 | Appalachian Roadshow – Their debut album landed three multiweek number one songs on Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay charts and garnered the band a New Artist of the Year nomination and Song of the Year nomination (Dance, Dance, Dance) at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards. July 31 | Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook – a show starring Suzanne O. Davis, who gives an outstanding performance playing the piano and sounding like Carole King. Suzanne’s performance takes you on a journey back to those great reSee WILDFLOWER, page 6
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August 8 | EXTRA SUNDAY MATINEE AT 3 PM— Beach Boys Continued from page 5 Tribute – Catch A Wave cordings from the 60s and 70s recreates the look and sound of a live Beach Boys concert with stories about the music, circa 1964 to 1969 replicating the history of Carole King’s their unique harmonic incredible career, and a fun, California sound. The group sing-along, audience interacis so authentic it was the only tive performance. August 7 | The Beatles Beach Boys’ show to have been Tribute – This Beatles personally selected to perform Tribute Band has been for Brian Wilson, The Beach garnering standing ovations Boys families, and friends nationally and performing for the California Beach Boys at Disneyland and on Disney State Landmark dedication Cruises for the last 15 ceremony in their hometown years. This show rivals the of Hawthorne, CA. top acts on Broadway and Las August 14 | Shadows of the ‘60s– A twelve-person Vegas with “spot-on” revue that pays tribute to vocals, extraordinary musicianship, and exact Beatle the tremendous legacy of the Motown Super Groups showmannerisms. Great for all casing the music of Motown’s ages! Disney Entertainment biggest hits performed at says they are “as close to Dorflinger with gorgeous seeing and hearing the real costumes and vibrant Beatles as humanly possible.”
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choreography. This salute to the legendary stars of Motown includes hits by The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, and more. As an open-air outdoor music festival held in a tiered amphitheater among majestic pine trees and green ferns, Wildflower has a great location to meet state and federal safety guidelines. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on as chairs are not provided. Picnics and beverages of your choice are permitted at all outdoor concerts. Parking is free. All performers and programs are subject to change. General admission tickets good for any concert are $24; students 6 to 18 years are $12. There is no charge for children under 6. Reduced price Flex tickets may be purchased up until July 2 starting in quantities of four or more and are good for any concert. Contributors receive tickets
and other benefits. Levels for annual contributors begin at $100. Those who contribute $400 or more may have their own chairs stored and set up at any concert they will be attending. For more information about becoming a contributor, please call Dorflinger Sanctuary Executive Director Barbara Gilpin. Tickets can be purchased at the gate the evening of the performance and in advance by phone, online or in person at the Dorflinger Glass Museum Gift Shop during regular open hours. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be held in the air-conditioned auditorium at the Wallenpaupack Area High School. Food and beverages are not permitted in the school auditorium but can be consumed in the school lobby or parking lot. If in doubt of the performance location on the day of a concert, call the festival office. For additional information
on the festival, contributions, tickets, rain location and directions, call (570) 253-5500 (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), email music01@ptd.net, or visit online at www.wildflowermusic. org. The Wildflower Amphitheater is located on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary on Long Ridge Road in White Mills PA. The village of White Mills lies halfway between Hawley and Honesdale on Route 6. At the blinking light in White Mills, turn at the Dorflinger Factory Museum and go up the Elizabeth Street hill. Proceed for 6/10 of a mile to the stop sign. Continue for another 1/10 mile to the entrance of the Sanctuary on your right.
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Graduates List Bucknell University
Bucknell University presented degrees to over 800 graduates at Commencement on May 23. Caroline Hromy, Bachelor of Arts in History, from Albrightsville had a degree conferred during the ceremony.
ESU
A total of 979 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at four separate commencement ceremonies for each of the university colleges on May 7 and 8 at Eiler-Martin Stadium. The College of Arts and Sciences graduated May 7. On May Central Penn College 8 the College of Health SciencCentral Penn College held its es, the College of Business and 139th commencement virtually Management, and the College of on Saturday, June 12, with Education graduated. more than 300 students A separate ceremony honorgraduating from the Summering Doctoral students from the dale-based institution. Amanda classes of 2020 and 2021 was Mooney of Jim Thorpe graduheld on Friday, April 30. A total of 775 bachelor’s ated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in degrees, 203 master’s degrees and one doctoral degree were Healthcare Management from awarded. Central Penn College.
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Local students who received degrees include Kaitlin Feller of Jim Thorpe, Zebulon Kleintop of Albrightsville, Skylar Rutan of Jim Thorpe, and Julian Valentini of Albrightsville.
Ohio University Marjorie Irizarry from Albrightsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Baccalaureate Nursing) from the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University.
SUNY New Paltz Emily Allem of Jim Thorpe graduated from SUNY New Paltz in May.
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Kidder Township will advertise Short Term Rental ordinance by Seth Isenberg
Kidder Township supervisors and staff have spent considerable time on the subject of short term rentals over the past couple of years. Recently, the township drafted an ordinance, and after two lengthy public meetings, was able to put together a document that was approved to be advertised by unanimous vote of supervisors at the June 17 regular supervisors meeting. With over 600 properties listed as active with short term rentals in Kidder Township, the area around Lake Harmony has been changing as some renters brought with them noise, bad behaviors, too many cars and litter, never mind problems with leaving trash out for bears and skunks to find. Kidder supervisors were also unanimous in conditionally approving the land development plans for the VALOR Clinic Retreat, on a long-vacant property on the White Haven side of the township. The property is accessed via Meckes Lane, and stretches from Interstate 80 to Route 940. VALOR plans to erect a main building, and then create a variety of trails and outdoor amenities. On their plans is a memorial park, to be located off Route 940. A proposal to create a minor subdivision on a property in western Kidder, along the border with East Side Borough, has gotten bogged down in definitions. The developer’s plans meet the definition of a major subdivision. The developer’s representative explained that there is “no development proposed.” The site is accessed off Route 940 via a road that starts in East Side. After discussion, supervisors voted to provide a 90-day extension so that details can be worked out and new paperwork provided.
Police
Kidder Police have a new Corporal, as supervisors were unanimous in supporting Chief Matthew Kuzma’s promotion of officer David Mason to the rank. See article, page 1. The department took delivery of its new drone. Police intend to use it for searches and to better see events and incidents. The police department also added two part-time officers, Mason Moran and Jonathan Yaskiewicz, as police will be doing more patrolling in the summertime. The new officers were welcomed by supervisors. Chief Kuzma encourages citizens to call 9-1-1 for all noise violations.
Roads Roadmaster Bruce Berger reported that the engineering is nearly done for the North Lake Drive paving. The township is still looking for a tree trimming company to cut branches from above township roads.
Fire The Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company now has its QRS vehicle on the road, responding to medical calls
when the Rescue Squad is on other calls. The question on gaining lake access for a fire company boat will be raised again with Lake Harmony Estates. LHVFC Fire Chief Ralph Lennon would like to get access to fire hydrants as the warehouses are constructed, and with any new project. Regarding the fire house in Lake Harmony, Lennon explained that the solution to better radio reception in the building is to install a repeater — at a cost of $6,500. Neither Carbon County nor the LHVFC want to pay for this. Kidder Manager Suzanne Brooks is beginning to reach out to contacts, seeking a grant to get this installed. The Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company asked about getting devices installed at the traffic lights that would turn the lights to red on the approach of a fire truck. Manager Brooks said that she was getting price quotes. As part of the public comments, Harmony Beverage’s long-time owner, John McElroy, announced his retirement in that he has sold the business to Paul Wisnieski. He then introduced Paul to supervisors and the audience. (McElroy has owned that busi-
ness for 41 years. An article about this will be in an upcoming issue.) McElroy then made a donation of $1,000 to the LHVFC. LHVFC chief Lennon gave sincere thanks. Also in public comment, Rick Montemuro spoke about wells beginning to go dry. He is concerned that new, deeper wells may affect the aquifer that feeds the lake, and that more big users of water may force the township to provide a public water system. Among the zoning permits issued were two decks, two driveways and a new home in Golden Oaks. Building permits include two garages, a pole building in Holiday Pocono,
a demolition of a South Lake Drive home, and a variety of roof repairs and renovations – plus the new home in Golden Oaks. Bills of $502,379 were paid. Of those, the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad received $149,849, the fire equipment fund got $115,269, and each fire company received $57,634. Taxes, insurances, utilities and similar cost a total of $70,024. Garbage collection cost $28,589 and the electronics recycling day, $900. Engineer ARRO cost $8,233. The next regular Township supervisors meeting will be Thursday, July 15, in the municipal building on Lake Drive, starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Dean’s List Roster Bloomsburg University
Emma Gavornik from Jim Thorpe, a Nursing major; Lauren Gimbor from Jim Thorpe, a Psychology major; Alexis Hill from Jim Thorpe, a Secondary Education-Biology Education major; John McCabe from Jim Thorpe, an Accounting major; Nicholas Rosenberger from Albrightsville, a Criminal Justice major; Chloie Zeppenfelt from
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Jim Thorpe, a Pre Teacher Education-Secondary Education-English major
ville, majoring in Business Administration and Human Resource Management
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East Stroudsburg University
Mandy Scott of Albrightsville, majoring in Finance and Accounting; Emily Roberti of Jim Thorpe, majoring in TV/ Film and Computer Science; Anthony Kelly of Albrights-
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Jasmine Aue of Jim Thorpe, Asyaa Dixon of Albrightsville, Kaitlin Feller of Jim Thorpe, Jonathan Hillanbrand of Jim Thorpe, Ahmad Johnson of Albrightsville, Blake Killmer of Albrightsville, Zebulon Kleintop of Albrightsville, Payton Kovac of Jim Thorpe, Kane Nelson of Albrightsville, Paige Pfeifer of Jim Thorpe, Christopher Pisarczyk of Albrightsville, Derrick Pope of Jim Thorpe, Jessica Sellare of Albrightsville, Julian Valentini of Albrightsville
Kutztown University Ruina G. Gentile of Jim Thorpe, Takumi Alexander Hawes of Albrightsville, Caitlin Patricia Holt of Albrightsville, Aaron Patrick Joyce of Jim Thorpe, Grace Kenna of Jim Thorpe, Thomas Bernard Monboussin of Albrightsville, Allison Leigh O’Brien of Albrightsville, Mackenzie T. Rosenberger of Jim Thorpe, Zachary M. Searfoss of Jim Thorpe, Sam Xandra Sterner of Jim Thorpe, Jennifer A. Whyte of Albrightsville
Lock Haven University Christopher Valdez of Jim Thorpe, majoring in Sport Management .
Moravian College Kaylyn Joseph of Albrightsville, Derek Scott of Jim Thorpe, Kate Spillman of Jim Thorpe
Muhlenberg College Christopher Brazezicke of Albrightsville
Northampton Community College
Deanna Petrin, a general studies major from Albrightsville, Abriya Wollett, a biological science major from Albrightsville, Ameen Ali, a business administration major from Albrightsville, Egypt Hadnott, a registered nursing major from Albrightsville, Deirdre Hannan, a global studies major from Albrightsville, Alexandra Uzar, a business administration major from Albrightsville, Angelica Uzar, a general studies major from Albrightsville, Jesse O’Neill, an interior design major from Albrightsville, Joshua Brazezicke, a hotel management major from Albrightsville, Mary D’Angelo, a regis
tered nursing major from Jim Thorpe, Ernesto Irizarry, a general studies major from Albrightsville, Crystal Downer, a biological science major from Albrightsville, Karissa Schenk, a health sciences major from Albrightsville
Saint Francis University Kayley Kovac, Health Science PT major from Jim Thorpe (President’s List)
Slippery Rock University
Thomas Layden from Jim Thorpe
St. Lawrence University Nathan Rosahac from Jim Thorpe attended Jim Thorpe Senior High School. He is a member of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2023.
Susquehanna University Kaci MoDavis, of Albrightsville, is a Political Science and Sociology major of the Class of 2024 and a graduate of Commonwealth Connections Academy. Leanne Van Essendelft, of Albrightsville, is an International Business major of the Class of 2023 and a graduate of Jim Thorpe High School.
Wilkes University Justin St.Hill of Albrightsville, Joclyn Day of Jim Thorpe, Emma Dunbar of Jim Thorpe, Kaitlyn O’Neil of Jim Thorpe, Jacob Paluck of Jim Thorpe, Alexa Romanchik of Jim Thorpe, and Dominick Bierman of Jim Thorpe Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com for in-between-issue stories and events
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Out in the Open
Cicadas: Not much in the Poconos by Alex Zidock
in our area, that’s south of Allentown. As the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, cicadas emerge after a 17-year stint underground, sucking juices and eating sap from tree roots. They appear as nymphs and usually climb trees where they rapidly shed their outer skeleton, unfold wings and fly around looking to mate. Males make the loud daytime sounds we hear, hoping to attract females. Once mating has occurred, the female deposits eggs in small cracks she makes in tree limbs. Young cicadas
A mistake in identity or at least an error in mapping has disappointed some that the Brood X cicadas will not appear in most of the Poconos after a lot of hype. The National Forest Service marked Monroe County on their cicada emerging map as a Brood X cicada hot spot this spring, but that was in error. And, in fact, for most of the Poconos, very few of the redeyed bugs will appear. If you want to hear and see cicadas, you’ll need to visit the southern portions of the state, and
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A Brood X cicada now emerging in southern Pennsylvania pauses on the finger as to admire the American flag nail art. Cicadas do not bite or sting and are beneficial to the environment. They will disappear in the next few weeks. (Photo by Alex Zidock)
feed on the sap, then drop to the ground and dig until they find a root on which to feed. environment. They are very Brood X cicadas will stay underground for 17 years, but high in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates, so other species may only stay underground for as little as two years. Brood X cicadas are beneficial to the
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Seth’s Sightings I am finding this past week’s weather, with its warm and cold, dry and humid, sunny and cloudy, a bit like New England weather — if you don’t like the weather, wait a while… As an example, Ruth and I went out to Split Rock to enjoy a day at the Wine Festival last weekend. The afternoon was partly cloudy when we started, and fully overcast soon thereafter. By the time we’d worked our way through most of the wineries (walking by many, stopping and sampling at some), there were drops of rain falling. We made one last stop at a winery at the tent closest to the exit, running into friends from White Haven there, and buying a couple of bottles. As our feet crossed the fence line on our way to parking, the rain picked up. In less than 100 yards, it was raining steadily and stayed that way all the way to the car. We arrived at our car without being soaked, which leads me to a story. One memorable Wine Fest at Split Rock, we
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stem topped with a cone of white flowers. Ruth used her smartphone and an app named ‘picturethis’ which identifies plants. These flowers, which dotted the undergrowth in one area of the woods, was Fly Poison — also known as Stagger Grass. We’d not seen these in flower — the area was remote enough so that little would bother these as they bloomed. Reading about the plants, bothering them would be a bad idea anyways as all parts are poisonous. On our way out to the main road, we split a small herd of young bucks, their small antlers still covered in velvet. Another deer sighting was mid-day on Wednesday afternoon, as I made a stop at the Weatherly Post Office and a lone deer came out of the
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Police Beat Two neighbors in Effort got into an argument at 9:16 a.m. on 6-18, that became a full-on fight. Neither of the 50-something women managed to hurt the other, so both were only charged with harassment, PA State Police-Fern Ridge. A 24 y/o local man had his car drawn on with a magic marker when it was parked at the employee lot of the Turnpike Travel Plaza in Penn Forest Twp., discovered about 4 p.m. on 6-16. The writing was able to be cleaned. PSP was sent to a Pleasant Valley West, Penn Forest Twp. home about an unresponsive man, found in his home at 5:20 p.m. on 5-30. Lehighton EMS was also called, and arrived before State Police. On police arrival, the EMS personnel shared that the 60 y/o was already dead. The Carbon County Coroner’s Office sent Chief Deputy Coroner Gerald Jones, Jr., who pronounced the man dead from natural causes. PSP-F reports several DUI stops during these past two weeks — mainly alcoholrelated, and some pot with one stop also including THC edibles. PSP-F investigated a vehicle parked but still running alongside Route 115 at Arthurs Way (Effort Mountain) Tunkhannock Twp. at 1:34 a.m. on 6-12. Troopers found the F-350 still in gear, with the 55 y/o driver asleep behind the wheel. He was woken up, and taken to the Monroe County DUI Center for processing, with DUI charges pending the results. PSP made a welfare check on a home in Penn Forest Streams, Penn Forest Twp., about 4 p.m. on 6-8. They ar-
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rived and met an 18 y/o at the home, and there was a strong smell of marijuana coming from the house. A consent to search was obtained, and police found in the teen’s bedroom 1.5 pounds of marijuana, a large amount of THC edibles, THC vape cartridges, 12 ounces of psilocybin mushrooms, AND an AK 47 with 100 rounds of ammunition. There was also $5,901 in cash. He was arrested for drug dealing.
Stealin’ A Songbird Lane, Brodheadsville-area woman had here identity stolen and used by someone else to apply for PA unemployment benefits, 6-20. Overnight 6-16 to 17, someone stole medicine from a car parked at a Lipo Way, Towamensing Trails, Penn Forest Twp. home. An Effort man received a text from a blocked number that instructed him to send $2,000 via Western Union — he disconnected the call and called PSP instead, 6-16. No money was stolen/ sent.
into a yard where their SUV hit a tree. No one in the car was hurt. Police arrived, and warned the driver about driving local roads at a safe speed. 6-6, the new owner of a ’16 Keeping the Harley motorcycle came off Rubber Side down Interstate 80 too fast and laid his bike down at the curve on At 10:32 a.m. on 6/21, 66 the exit ramp to Route 115 in y/o Edward Coles of the Jim Fern Ridge just before 5 p.m. Thorpe-area was southbound He was not severely injured, on Route 903 in a Toyota He’d only ridden the motorRAV4 when he lost control of cycle twice prior to this ride. his SUV and went across the The unit was hauled away in a oncoming lane and into the pickup truck. Police gave him guiderail end cap near Yellow Run Road in Penn Forest Twp. a warning about driving at a safe speed. The impact started the car A wide variety of accidents spinning and Coles was ejected were in this batch, from f out the driver’s side window ender-benders and rear(he was not wearing a seatenders to deer strikes. belt). Lehighton Ambulance rushed him to St. Luke’sLehighton, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1 assisted PSP-F at the scene. A mother and daughter from San Juan, Puerto Rico, were driving along Whitman Lane in Penn Forest Twp. just before 3 p.m. on 6-10 when a deer came onto the road ahead of them. The driver (39) swerved, and went off the road PSP-F continues to receive and investigate reports of identity thefts by a local, mainly taking information from senior citizens from all over the U.S.
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Carbon County property transfers Kidder Township
NEPAFLIP, LLC, to Carnahanini, LLC, Philadelphia, property at 62 Alpine, Lake Harmony, $224,000. Seth Bacon to Maria L. Watts, P.O. Box 506, Albrightsville, Lot 206, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $10,000. Three Full Circle, LLC, to Colin Good, 62 Crest Drive, Lake Harmony, property at 62 Crest Drive, $420,000. Tom Darby to Joel Schmitt, Downingtown, property at 82 Doe Run, Lake Harmony, $255,200. Ryan N. Pietzsch to Mehran Tabannejad, Bala Cynwyd, property at 39 Midlake (Pine Point) Drive, Lake Harmony, $360,000. PoconoPA Properties, LLC, to Jordan McGrew, Hoboken, New Jersey, property at 506 Crest Lane, lake Harmony, $545,000. William F. Hamilton to Roger D. Melick, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, House 1, Snow
Ridge, Section A, $159,000. Stephanie L. DeForno to Brandon Scott Sullivan, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, House 137, Section B-1, Snow Ridge, $187,500. James A. Nuttall to Ronald C. Smola, 654 W. Oak Lane, White Haven Lot 19, Golden Oaks Village, $155,000. Bruce Meisenzahl to Steven C. Forman, Voorhees, New Jersey, property at 269 Shorthill, Snow Ridge, $251,500. William C. Vandermark to Peter Cacioppo, Franklin Square, New York, Unit 6A, Ridgewood Country Estates, Lake Harmony, $196,000. Carol A. Moscony to Harmony Hideaway 102, LLC, Lansdale, Lot 323, Section B11, Lake Harmony, $250,000. Francesco DiTrapani to Roger Marion Jr., 371 W. Ridge St., Lansford, Holiday Poconos Lot 13, Section Hemlock Forest, Block S, $2,000. Danial J. Renaldi to 69 Greenwood, LLC, 69 Green-
wood Road, Lake Harmony, property at 69 Greenwood Road, $225,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Anthony James Lescowwitch Jr., Freeland, property on Poplar Lane, Holiday Poconos, $1,071. PA Route 940, LLC, to LPD Holdings, LLC, Scranton, property on Rt. 940, $350,000. Michael J. Flanagan to Jennifer M. Ashley, Philadelphia, property at 146 Snow Ridge Village, Lake Harmony, $164,900. Wesley P. DiDomenicis to 18 New Birch St. Holdings, LLC, Blakeslee, property at 18 New Birch St., $260,000. Ardyth Schaffer to James D. Gilkeson, P.O. Box 1852, Albrightsville, property at 1234 Tanglewood Drive, Albrightsville, $85,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to William J. Street III, 21 Skyline Drive, P.O. Box 1384, Albrightsville, Lot 36, Block FF, Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $916. David Keller to Kevin Eugene Shaw, Chadds Ford, property at 526 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $385,000.
George Doll to George Doll, Edison, New Jersey, Lot 30, Section A, Split Rock, Lake Harmony, $1. George D. Seigh to Wendy Schwenk, 18 Tallwood Drive, Albrightsville, property at 18 Tallwood Drive, $110,000.
$3,500. Roger Williams to Frank Serratore, Sicklerville, New Jersey, Lot V1276, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $12,000. Rita DeLuca to Thomas J. Paparo, Warminster, Lot 618, Section F, Pleasant Valley West, $18,000. George S. Kobasic to Andrew Penn Forest Township M. Angelucci, Haddonfield, Joy McCann to Robert Skibo New Jersey, property at 272 Penn Forest Trail, AlbrightsJr., 21 Highpoint Drive, Alville, $330,000. brightsville, Lot 720, Section Alan M. Brenner to MaN-II, Indian Mountain Lakes, ria Schwartz, Coplay, Lot $145,000. 356, Section 5, Penn Forest Great Pocono Homes, LLC, Streams, $7,000. to Jean Claude Lebec, BrookLeo Shane Jr. to Doma, LLC, lyn, New York, Lot 656, SecPocono Lake, property at 70 tion F, Pleasant Valley West, Hunter Lane, Albrightsville, $18,000. $66,000. Barry W. Vanrensler to JaKathleen Supplee to Joseph cek Wasielak, Bensalem, Lot 464, Section E, Pleasant Valley R. Weiler, Jenkintown, Lot 1307, Section III, TowamensWest, $12,400. ing Trails, $23,000. Barry W. Vanrensler to UnMichael T. Volko to Darlene limited Builder, LLC, Ivyland, Mebs, 102 Aspen Drive, Jim four transactions, lots 191, Thorpe, property at 102 Aspen 205 and 206, all in Section B, Drive, $189,067. and Lot 445, Section E, all in John Capanna to Devin Pleasant Valley West, $12,400 Marks, East Stroudsburg, each. Thomas Sablich to Stacey A. property at 4 Deerfoot Lane, Albrightsville, $92,000. Natale, P.O. Box 1002, AlElaine M. Riggs to Alba Velbrightsville, Lot V737, Seclucci, Blue Bell, Lot V62, Section V, Towamensing Trails, tion V, Towamensing Trails, $281,800. Luc E-C Verleysen to Rickey N. Richardson, 9 Winnebago Trail, Albrightsville, property on Winnebago Lane, Albrightsville, $3,000. Stephen M. Pecha to Jason Free Estimates & Insured Louis Bugliari, Tobyhanna, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR property at 48 Indian Trail Road, $225,000. Louise A. Centofanti to AlyT-one-eleven Coatings & Repairs sia F. Reed, 39 Bluebell Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 39 Deck Coatings & Repairs Bluebell Lane, $275,000. Log Home Coatings Irene Yeliseyev to Loni Power Washing Soyfer, Roslyn, New York, Lot Quality Work Since 1980 915, Section VI, Towamensing CUTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Trails, $32,000. PAOAGHIC 003458 See TRANSFERS, page 16
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Jeffrey M. Bernstein to Barry M. Susman, Hollywood, Florida, three transactions, lot Continued from page 15 2902, 2903 and 2904, Section John E. Eisele to Nicmar 112 MM, Indian Mountain Lakes, MacCauley, LLC, Phillipsburg, $1 each. Timothy Hubbard to TimNew Jersey, property at 112 othy Hubbard, 86 Ash Drive, MacCauley Road, AlbrightsJim Thorpe, property at 86 ville, $285,000. Ash Drive, $1. Deborah Carabree to VasilLisa J. Driver to Jeanne R. ios A. Yialamas, New York, Raffo, Southampton, New new York, property at 77 LuYork, property at 226 Blue cretius Trail, Albrightsville, Spruce Lane, $1. $489,900. Joseph W. Pisarski to JoEarl D. Heydt to Chad seph William Pisarski, 52 Iowa Keiper, 52 Payallup Trail, No. Road, Albrightsville, property 1934, Albrightsville, Lot 1, at 52 Iowa Road, $1. Meckesville Road, $14,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon Lawrence J. Kelly Jr. to Gregory J. Needham, P.O. Box County to ASJS Consulting, LLC, Wyomissing, three trans758, Kresgeville, property at actions, parcels on Rhododen30 Iowa Road, Albrightsville, dron Trail, Stoney Creek Acres, $5,000. $1,255, $1,255 and $1,270. Frank J. Opuszynski Jr. to Tax Claim Bureau of CarFrank J. Opuszynski Jr., Philadelphia, property at 32 Miller bon County to Betzaida Mass Garcia, Chester, property on Way, $1. James J. Gallen Jr. to James Tapuco Drive, Mount Pocahontas, $996. J. Gallen Jr., P.O. Box 1412, Tax Claim Bureau of CarAlbrightsville, property at 52 Hugo Drive, Albrightsville, $1. bon County to Conor RodgSergio Ciotola to Neil Hiran- ers, Philadelphia, property on MacCauley Road, Towamensnet, Havertown, property at ing Trails, $3,000. 11 Seeger Path, Albrightsville, Tax Claim Bureau of Car$310,000. bon County to Great Pocono RAC Homes, LLC, to StaHomes, 1787 State Rt. 903, ci Lippre, 99 Emerson Drive, Jim Thorpe, six transactions, Albrightsville, property at 99 property on Drakes Creek Emerson Drive, $199,900. Road, Rhodo Mountain, Constance Drialo to Joseph $3,100; 847 Towamensing Pellechia, Harleysville, Lot Trail, $2,700; Burnshaw Lane, 245, Section I, Towamensing Towamensing Trails, $5,100; Trails, $1,800. Parker Trail, Towamensing James P. Driscoll to VladTrails, $980; Jeffers Way, imir U. Pimentel, Bayonne, Towamensing Trails, $4,500; New Jersey, Lot 725, Secand Apple Lane, Hickory Run tion II, Towamensing Trails, Forest, $995. $14,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon RAC Homes, LLC, to HeathCounty to Luzerne Equities, er A. Tobin, Yardley, Lot 442, Section I, Towamensing Trails, Inc., 1933 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, five transactions, prop$20,000. erty on Wild Creek Drive, Penn Richard L. Jackson to ElizForest Streams, $1,600; Stoney abeth Joyce Lister, Newtown Mountain Road, TowamensSquare, property at 86 Lake ing Trails, $1,011; MacCauley Drive, $381,000. Road, Towamensing Trails, Bryan P. Rizzo to Bryan P. $2,900; Robertson Road, Rizzo, 176 Stone Ridge Road, Albrightsville, property at 176 Penn Forest Streams, $1,800; and Stony Mountain Road, Stone Ridge Road, $1.
Towamensing Trails, $1,600. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Lynn A. McMenemon, 18 Teaberry Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 18 Teaberry Lane, $1. William J. Borgia to William J. Borgia, Bensalem, property at 144 Chapman Circle, Albrightsville, $10. Robert A. Walker to Brad Salovay, 14 Hollyberry Lane, Jim Thorpe, Lot 19, Sunrise Ridge, $7,000. Angelo T. Tomassi to Ekrem Provoliu, Philadelphia, Lot 91, Section Mountain View Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $30,000. Amy Marotta to Robert Sacchetti, Huntingdon Valley, Lot 9, North Lake Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $15,000. John M. Mitroka to Joseph C. Dedik, Furlong, lots 19-B, 20 and 21, deer View, Section I, $40,000. Jan J. Jurrissen to Stephen D. Golding, Bethany Beach, Delaware, Lot 403, Section 1-C, Section 2, Rhodo Mountain Estates, $186,000. Anne Junod to Anne D. Junod, Feasterville, Trevose, Lot 517, Section E, Pleasant Valley West, $1. Robert F. Gigliotti to Christopher M. Gigliotti, 11 Hollyberry Lane, Jim Thorpe, Lot 15, Sunrise Ridge, $1. Carlos A. Morales to Professional Home Services Contracting, LLC, Basswood Court, Albrightsville, property at 1029 Basswood Court, $8,000. Donald C. Jentsch to Professional Home Services Contracting, LLC, Basswood Court, Albrightsville, property at 927 Tamarack Terrace, Albrightsville, $6,900. Joseph Paszek to Frank Barna, 103 Nosirrah Road, Albrightsville, property at 103 Nosirrah Road, $173,000. David Hensey to Jonathan Kaskey, Philadelphia, property at 201 Bear Creek Lake Drive, $420,000. Niall McKenna to Chrystin
M. McHugh, Springfield, Indian Mountain Lakes Lot 613, Section II, $109,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Lot EV371 Trust, Philadelphia, Lot EV371, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $850. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Robert Malampy Jr., Ridley Park, property on Sekani Trail, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1,001. Albert F. Weiss to Kristi Ann Fairnelli, 76 Jeffers Way, P.O. Box 1059, Albrightsville, property at 70 Jeffers Way, $40,000. Mario Scelsi to Arsens Construction, LLC, Ivyland, lots 353 and 354, Section 4, Penn Forest Streams, $21,000. Sal Madrid to Sal Madrid, 23 Rosewood Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 23 Rosewood Drive, $1. Dominic K. Bartolomeo to Jeffrey Benner, P.O. Box 64, Lehighton, lots 238 and 239, Section A, Marty Axman in the Poconos, $11,500. James J. DeYoung to Robert DeMarco, 36 Ash Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 36 Ash Drive, $222,000.
Robert A. Schaffrick to Robert A. Schaffrick, 95 Penn Spring Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 95 Penn Spring Drive, $1. Michael C. Szczecina to Great Pocono Enterprises, LLC, 1787 Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, Lot 493, Pleasant Valley West, $16,500. Anthony Abate to Salvatore Rotondo, King of Prussia, property at 436 Towamensing Trail, Albrightsville, $77,500. Lieselotte Pappas to Niklas A. Skinner, Baltimore, Maryland, Lot 530, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $6,660. Robert Kunigelis to Gloria J. Zarate, 75 Lenape Trail, Albrightsville, property at 75 Lenape Trail, $156,000. Daniel McMullan to Steven Pribis, Ambler, property at 105 Longfellow Circle, Albrightsville, $325,000. Carl G. Burkholder to Carl G. Burkholder, Leola, Lot 55, Mountain View Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $1. Agapios Bouikidis to Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Harrisburg, property on State Rt. 534, $110,000.
Inducted into ESU Honor Society ESU’s department of political science and economics recently inducted 11 students into Iota Chi, ESU’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (the National
Political Science Honor Society). Among them was Zebulon Kleintop of Albrightsville.
Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma Saige Sterner of Jim Thorpe is one of 16 Cedar Crest student-athletes were inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor
Society. To be eligible for Chi Alpha Sigma, student-athletes must be a junior and/or senior with a 3.4 or higher GPA and have earned a varsity letter.
Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa The following Lehigh Carbon Community College students were recently inducted into Alpha Omicron Alpha, the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the national honor society for two-year colleges:
Albrightsville: Ella Farnell, Evelyn Flores and Rebecca McDonough. Jim Thorpe: Aiden Clements, David Richards and Alyssa Sylvester.