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Hatchery Road bridge replacement plans have neighbors worked up by Seth Isenberg Residents of Hatchery Road in Penn Forest Township have received notice from the PA Turnpike that they are planning to remove the bridge over the Turnpike this coming March, and it will take at least nine months to replace it. The project will cut the neighborhood off from nearby fire and ambulance protection, and possibly

mail service, said Audrey Fox, a resident who has a home on Hatchery Road with her husband Keith. She and Keith came with other neighbors to the Penn Forest Township supervisors meeting on October 2 to get some answers. A discussion of possible ideas to help led to the idea of asking state representative Doyle Heffley to call a meeting between See PENN FOREST, page 2

Kidder OKs plans for 2nd Rt. 940 warehouse by Seth Isenberg

The Penn-Kidder Campus of the Jim Thorpe Area School District held its annual Halloween parade on October 27. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade joined the parade on the school field as parents looked on. There were many Barbies, dinosaurs (which looked difficult to walk in), “Incredible” characters and a few police officers, Harry Potters and other creative costumes. Turn to page 8 for more photos. JPK: Lori R. Cooper

A land development plan for a second warehouse building was approved at Kidder Township’s October Board of Supervisors meeting, held on the 24th. Developer PNK’s application for their land development agreement, the same as the Henry development at the same site on Route 940, a quarter mile east of Moseywood Road, was approved. Township secretary/ treasurer Tammy McMahon

is resigning as of November 10. She and her family are moving out of state. Supervisors okayed this with reluctance. Manager Suzanne Brooks, in her report, also wished McMahon well – “I’m going to miss (you).” This vacancy will be advertised, and so will a position for a full-time clerk. Louis Blum was appointed to fill the Zoning Hearing Board vacancy – from three applications. He is a member of the Albrightsville Fire Company. See KIDDER, page 3

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the township, emergency services, the Post Office, the Jim Thorpe School District (4 buses a school day on that road), and the Turnpike to discuss how this will work for the Hatchery Road families. That meeting will be publicized for all interested to attend. In regular business, Titan Tree Service submitted the low bid for tree trimming work along the entire length of township roads. The bid offered the option of doing individual roads, or the entire job. The bid of $405,270 for all the roadsides was lowest by more than 10% from the next bidder. Plans are to get Titan underway on November 1, and be done no later than

March 31, 2024. Franklin Township sent a ‘thank you’ letter for borrowing Penn Forest’s flail mower. A special meeting on September 23 approved an agreement with the Natural Lands Trust to revise township ordinances with an eye towards green space and conservation. The township will send township secretary Dana Vitale to a human resources and labor management training on November 9 in Allentown, at a cost of $125 plus mileage. Under old business, the township bought a bristle broom attachment for the backhoe. In new business, Mazzella Enterprises’ new garage/ storage building and additional parking was approved contingent on a

performance guarantee and project escrow funds. As H&K completed its paving work for the township this year, they found some soft spots that needed rebuilding, and the change order for this was $17,747. It was approved unanimously. Roadmaster Roger Meckes reported that the line striping in the township was to be done the first week in the month, including fixing the lines on Stony Hollow Road. The pipe crossings that were open are now all paved. The township crew is getting ready for winter. The ramp project at the Transfer Station is nearly done. Railings are now complete. A payment towards this project was approve for $69,247. The idea of installing lighting for the parking lot at the township park ran

into the reality of cost. An estimate from the township engineer said about $25,000 per pole, for about eight poles. During the discussion, it was mentioned the portable parking lot lights, like those used at the fair, cost about $125 each to rent. This topic was tabled. Also tabled was the idea of having a fire pit for the park. A plan to fertilize the grass was approved as long as the soils on the fields get tested via the Penn State Extension service. A motorized kite flyer asked supervisors about rules if he were to use the park regularly. He explained he keeps away from people on takeoffs and landings. This led to a lively discussion, and instructions to consult the township insurance carrier. The Pharoahs Car Club is

asking to use the park for a regular car show. It was suggested that Sundays would work, as the park is quieter that day. No action was taken. The car club will need to provide the township with a certificate of insurance. A timed foot race will be a new event at the park this fall. Local runner Chelsey Cossletts was given permission to hold The Minty Miler race on December 9, with runners being timed for an hour. She has the insurance for the race, and a date when the park will be quiet. Proceeds will go to support the local Cub Scout troop. To sign up, go to http//runsignup. com/Race/PA/Jim Thorpe/ TheMintyMiler. She is looking to host an ‘UltraMarathon’ 24-hour run event on June 8, 2024.

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Continued from page 1 The township needs a new backhoe. The current one needs an estimated $50,000 in repairs. Supervisors approved a budget of up to $175,000 to buy a new one. Supervisors also ratified the financing agreement for Albrightsville Fire Company’s two new trucks which are now being built. Roadmaster/ supervisor Noel Torres reported that tree work on North Old Stagecoach Road by

contractor No Limits Tree Service is complete. Work is ongoing on Kresge Lane, moving next to Meckes Lane, then into Lake Harmony later in November. A question about the installation of the emitters on the traffic lights was answered that the contract has been signed and is in the hands of PennDOT. Bills of $146,710 were paid. A budget workshop will be held on November 8 at 5 p.m. Police chief Matthew Kuzma praised patrolman Christopher Ritter for his

work in getting the arrest of the driver in last month’s homicide by vehicle crash on Route 940. The driver is also charged with DUI. Police report lists 222 calls, including 11 vehicle accidents, 15 assists to fire and EMS services, 50 traffic tickets, and 12 tickets to trucks parked on Route 940 by Wawa. Supervisors meet the fourth Tuesday of each month, at the township building in Lake Harmony, starting at 6:30 p.m. (This meeting lasted just under nine minutes.)

Lake Harmony Fire Company to partner with Ronald McDonald House in Toy Drive The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, the original House, which serves as an example of how people can work to help those in need, is partnering with the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Department. For years, the “House” has served and housed families that have children with serious illnesses that are being treated at Philadelphia hospitals. The House members and volunteers have an extensive network of organizations

and businesses volunteering and contributing time and money to help young patients and their families. The Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company is now one of those organization and is participating in the Ronald McDonald House annual toy collection. The toys, which must be new and unwrapped, and may not be violent or religious in nature, will be collected by the Fire Company and delivered to the House in mid-December.

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Cornhole goes big time as a competitive sport by Lori R. Cooper It’s not just a tailgating or backyard game anymore. Cornhole has become a serious and competitive sport. New gadgets, apps and lingo allow players to keep up on the latest trends and find games anywhere in the country. Yes, that’s right, if you’re traveling out of state and want to play cornhole just go to the “Scoreholio” app and you can find games nearby. Your ongoing scores can be recorded there as well.

Heck, you don’t even have to speak to find out who you’re playing and which boards you’ll be playing on. An electronic scoreboard at the end of each cornhole board can be set to randomly pair teams for a specific number of games. Just check out the scoreboard and you see where to play your next

Tasha and Joe Loizzi game, who your partner is and who you’ll be playing against. You can even put your beverage in the cup holder on the score keeping stand. Joe Loizzi started playing six years ago and has never played corn hole outdoors. He enjoys the game because “You meet a lot of good people. You can play pretty much anywhere and all ages can play.” But of course if you’re going to talk, make sure you know the lingo. “Airmail” is an easy one, meaning the bag went right in the hole

without touching anything. There’s also roll shots, cut shots and “a bar of soap.” Speaking of the bags, players often bring their own set of four. Bags come in different designs, weights and “squeezeability” to suit every player’s needs. A variety of accessories are available such as T-shirts sporting “cornhole wives matter,” a “Zuca” bag that has metal you can actually sit on or roll with your equipment. There are bags to store your “bags” that have Velcro on the outside where you can

Jordan, 9, at left, and Joe Loizzi Jr., 12

Pat Wagner, who started playing this year attach all of the many corn hole patches available. Jamie Kresge has been playing since she was a kid. Originally she was playing at backyard barbecues and enjoys corn hole because “It is fun and competitive and anyone can play.” She’s now learned the tricks of throwing with a spin Cornhole got its name as corn was used to fill the bags. Nowadays they are filled with resin and come in materials such as suede, synthetic, hybrid and “carpet.” Although all bags weigh the same, they each have a fast and slow side and come in many decorative colors and styles.

Points are scored either by landing a bag on the board or in the hole. But don’t count your points quite yet, as your opponent can knock you off the board or get a higher scoring round, in which case you score nothing as only the highest scoring team in each round earns points. Most games are played to 21. Local cornhole games are played Wednesdays at Penn Forest Fire Company #2. On October 21 the Fire Company held a tournament. Last year’s tournament had 33 teams competing, and raised over $2,000 for the firehouse. There are cornhole clubs that have leagues that play at various locations including Pocono Cornhole, the Coal Crackers in Lehighton, and NEPA out of Scranton. Anyone can join and there are no fees. The American Cornhole League is trying to make this an Olympic sport, claiming it is indeed profitable as games are shown on ESPN and other networks It’s time to go back inside and play. Check out the Scoreholio app to find games near you.

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Bach and Handel Chorale announces Christmas performances

Beginning in September of 2023, the Bach and Handel Chorale will be embarking on its 39th year as a group that has dedicated its entire being toward promoting the works of Bach, Handel and other masters. Members come from all walks of life and all ages, sharing their love of the music of these masters and the joy of singing choral music accompanied by professional orchestra members. Concerts are filled with wonderful music that is enjoyed by chorale members as well as supportive and dedicated audience members. This year, the historic church of St. Joseph in Jim Thorpe, 526 North Street, will begin the season with the opening Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 2, at 2 p.m. Additional Christmas concerts will be sung in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tannersville on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 3 p.m., as well as in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Trexlertown on Sunday, December 10, beginning at 3 p.m. Consult the “Concert Schedule” page at www. bhchorale.org for dates, times, locations and admission prices to all of the 39th season concerts.

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Fire Company Reports for October Penn Forest Township VFC#2

2023 Fund Drive Our 2023 Fund Drive has officially hit the streets and should be arriving in mailboxes soon. Your fund drive donations do not go unnoticed as it assists with a large percentage of our operations. No donation is too small, but we do suggest one of the two contributions: $52 ($1/week) or $104 ($2/ week). We are also now accepting PayPal for your convenience! We ask that if you are using PayPal, please be sure to drop down to “Annual Fund Drive” and add your “Reference No.” under notes for our records. This post can be downloaded at the link below. With that being said, please help us help you and thank you. https://bit.ly/ PennForest2023 10-13 Penn Kidder Fire Prevention Volunteers were out with Engine 2210 and Tanker 2233 at Penn Kidder Campus for Fire Prevention. Districts 16 and 17 were also in attendance. 10-7 Dryer Fire in Bear Creek Lakes - Engine 2210, Tanker 2233, and Rescue 2255 responded to a dwelling fire on White Birch Drive, Bear Creek Lakes. Districts 12, 11, and Lehighton ALS also responded. 10/5 Brush 2244 and Tanker 2233 responded to a rubbish fire on Keats Lane, Towamensing Trails. District 12 also responded. Command 2277, with UTV 2278, Rescue 2255, and Engine 2210 responded to a search on Deer View Drive. Districts 12, 11, and Lehighton ALS also responded. Engine 2210 and Tanker

2233 responded to a fire alarm on Bear Creek Drive. District 12 also responded. 10/3 Engine 2210 and Tanker 2233 responded to a possible dwelling fire on Wolf Hollow Road, Split Rock. Districts 17, 16, 20 RIT, and Lake Harmony EMS also responded. Fire Police from Districts 22 and 12 handled a temporary road closure on Route 903 due to a wire down. Engine 2210 responded to a fire alarm on Burnshaw Lane, Towamensing Trails. District 12 also responded. 9-23 Crash Closes Route 903 Rescue 2255, Engine 2210, and Brush 2244, with nineteen volunteers, recently responded to a motor vehicle

accident on Route 903. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded. The roadway remained closed until 9 PM by Fire Police until the repairs to the utility pole were completed.

Valley EMS – West End also responded. Engine 2210 responded to a fire alarm on Pocahontas Lane, Mt. Pocahontas. District 12 also responded. Engine 2210 responded to a fire alarm on East Cherokee Road, Mt. Pocahontas. District 12 also responded.

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Penn-Kidder Campus celebrates Halloween with parade

Many school staff were dressed as Dalmatians with Paraprofessional Kellee Jo Kleintop as Cruella Deville(101 Dalmatians). A surprise “flash mob” occurred once all the students were on the field. Cruella was driven onto the field in a fancy sports car. School staff dressed as Dalmatians broke into a dance routine to the tune of “Who let the dogs out?”. Kids and parents roared, applauded and cheered this wonderful dance routine. JPK: Lori R. Cooper

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Seth’s Sightings It is a gorgeous foliage show hereabouts. Bright yellows, oranges, golds, and reds are such a treat to see. The windstorm that was part of the Nor’easter that blew through on the weekend took some of the most colorful leaves off — leaving maples with leaves in the middle, and bald on top. Personally, I can relate. Having enjoyed Indian Summer, with temperatures in the 70s, the weather has turned toward fall. Nighttime temperatures bring us frost. Daytime temperatures barely warm us. Accuweather predicts a winter where our area is at the edge of a lot of activity, which I choose to believe will mean more snow. I’m glad that didn’t mean

snow in October. Looking into our newspaper archives, I see that in 1993 there was a blizzard just before Halloween. We’d had a few warm winters before then. We’ll see if 2023-2024 indeed is a cold, snowy winter like that one. We’ve really been given a treat with this year’s foliage. Now we are to pay the piper in terms of raking up.. Some of us still have maple trees to finish up the show. Ruth and I will be raking for two extra weeks thanks to the two maples in the back of our property that insist upon hanging onto their leaves. We’ll see what the frosts will do. About frosts, we’ve taken in plants ahead of the hard frost. It will be nice to have

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some greenery around the inside of the house. Along with deer sightings, I spotted a raccoon and have a couple of sightings of kittens. Local cats have had their litters just in time for the kittens to get big enough to fare well during the winter. Living two hours from New York City made the trip easy to attend the wedding last month of a favorite nephew in Manhattan. Travel Interstate 80 towards NYC and take Interstate 280 to the local roads into the Holland Tunnel, then out into the maze that is Manhattan for a few blocks to Canal Street and our destination right on time. Except for the rain, and the traffic that slowed entry into the Holland, it was a breeze. And, we found street parking within a block of the venue, a

former NYC firehouse. We took the Kia, making city driving and parking easier. This model is one that is on the easy to steal list, so we use the colorful steering wheel lock that Kia Motors supplied (no one bothered our car). The wedding was wonderful, two “kids” very much in love. We enjoyed hanging out with family and friends. The firehouse room with the fire truck doors was set up for hors d’oeuvres. At one point, one of the garage doors was opened to the drizzly night to cool the room. The night ended with karaoke after dancing. The wedding party took to the mike, and we slipped out to make the drive back to the Poconos. We monitored last week’s Eagles victory on the radio, and on the internet. It was a

very satisfying win, especially beating the Dolphins (as a Patriots fan). The Pats beat the Bills that week, which goes to show what emotion and talent can do — the Pats are a better team than their record. This past week the Giants lost a stinker to the Jets. The Cowboys won and come into Philly ready to show up the Eagles. An Eagles win goes a long way to being atop the division when January rolls around. Ruth and I attended a soup contest and tailgate party with the Penn State–Ohio State game showing on a big screen using a projection TV. It was lots of fun even though Penn State didn’t win. There was plenty of food — we loved two of the soups enough to buy a quart to take home. Also noting that Incarnate See SIGHTINGS, page 14

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Police Beat 10-10 PA State PoliceFern Ridge was called to the Penn-Kidder Elementary School for a Childline report. Investigation discovered two children, 8 and 5, were being physically abused. Police filed charges of aggravated assault, strangulation, reckless endangering the welfare of children, and simple assault. The arrestee will face District Judge Shiffer. 10-6, 8:44 p.m., a driver missed the left turn on Stony Mountain Road in Albrightsville near the abandoned golf course and

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went off the road, driving over a sign and hitting a concrete barrier — knocking it over…and then hit a fence. The driver fled, leaving a ’13 Mitsubishi Lancer behind. Charges are pending. 10-9, 11 a.m., a Kunkletown man driving a ’20 Subaru Impreza hit a deer while driving Route 534. After the impact, he drove the car into a ditch. He was not hurt. 10-22, two unknown males entered a condemned home’s garage in Towamensing Trails and stole a green colored ATV,

then fled in a black Dodge Dakota and a gray Nissan Altima. PSP-F asks for any information — call them at 570 646-2271 if you can help. 11-1, a title company made a “mistake” during the purchase of a Towamensing Trails home. The buyer, a local, had completed the purchase when she received voicemails from the company relating to the mistake. The bought property was returned to the previous owner without consent from the local/victim. The victim told PSP-F that her signature was forged. PSP-F

Tuesday election to decide judges, school boards, county offices by Ruth Isenberg

The general election on Tuesday, November 7, will decide statewide races for Justice of the Supreme Court, with either Daniel McCaffery or Carolyn Carluccio to be elected; Judge of the Superior Court, with two to be chosen from Jill Beck, Timika Lane, Maria Battista, and Harry F. Small Jr.; and Judge of Commonwealth Court, either Matt Wolf or Megan Martin. In Carbon County, voters will choose two County Commissioners. Candidates are Jeff Schnaiter, Rocky Ahner, Wayne Nothstein and Michael J. Sofranko. Either Sam Lux or Kayla Herman will be elected as Controller. Donna L. Gentile is the only candidate for Recorder of Deeds, Michael S. Greek is the

only candidate for District Attorney, Kayla Semmel is the only candidate for Prothonotary, and Daniel G. Zeigler is the only candidate for Sheriff, but there is a contest for Coroner, between Robert W. Miller Jr. and Mark Smith.

School Board There are six candidates for five 4-years terms on Jim Thorpe Area School Board. On the ballot are Michele Mazzola, Christopher Fischl, Pearl Downs Sheckler, Mary Figura, Michelle Banks, and Scott Pompa.

Townships There are two candidates for the two 6-year terms as Supervisor in Kidder Township — Louis Pantages and Noel Torres. There is one candidate for one 6-year term as Supervisor in Penn Forest Township—James Denier. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If there are write-ins, official results may not be available immediately. Editor’s Note: Candidates are listed in the order they appear on the ballot.

is investigating. Other reports list shoplifting, a two tractortrailer collision on Interstate 80 (minor injury to a passenger) and a wide variety of fender benders. The reports also list a suicide by gun of a 60 y/o Albrightsville man — he succumbed to his injuries Sept. 5 at St. Lukes UHN, Fountain Hill.

PennDOT Crew are doing crack sealing and pothole repairs ahead of winter weather. Milling and paving work continues on the Turnpike in Carbon County and Luzerne Counties, working to pave as much of the Turnpike

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Obituaries

RALPH M. D’ESPOSITO family. “Life is good”. Ralph M. D’Esposito, 67, He is survived by a of Jim Thorpe, passed away daughter, Amanda Rose Monday, October 23, 2023 D’Esposito and her at Brookmont Health Care significant other, Warren Center, Effort. He was the Claypoole; four brothers, loving husband of the late William D’Esposito and Theresa (McNaughton) his significant other Lisa D’Esposito. They celebrated Bova, Vincent D’Esposito six wonderful years of and his wife Dawn, Robert marriage together before her D’Esposito and his wife Lisa passing in 2004. Bova, Anthony D’Esposito Born in Jersey City, NJ, and his wife Theresa; he was the son of the late three sisters, Elyse Simon, Ralph D’Esposito and the Patricia Zglinski and her late Gertrude (Russbach) husband Stanley, Margaret D’Esposito. D’Esposito; and many nieces Ralph worked as a and nephews. In addition to maintenance repairman at his wife and parents, he was a senior living community predeceased by a brother, for several years. He Daniel D’Esposito, and two raised his daughter and sisters, Elaine D’Esposito, best friend Amanda, since and Helen Giordano. she was five years old, A celebration of life moving together from memorial will be scheduled Arizona, to Massachusetts, on a later date at the and eventually settling in convenience of the family. Pennsylvania. Everyone who In lieu of flowers, met Ralph ended up loving donations may be made to him. He would brighten up Brookmont Health Care a room with his sense of Center, 510 Brookmont humor, and always enjoyed Drive, Effort, PA 18330. making people laugh. Most The Kresge Funeral of all, he was a loving and Home, 1763 Route 209, caring father, brother, uncle, Brodheadsville, is in charge and friend. He will be deeply of the arrangements. missed by all his friends and

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Continued from page 9 Word U. won another game and will likely be in the 1AA playoffs. Fortunately, Penn State beat a strong opponent this past week. Penn State is on the road to face a good Maryland team — where a win sets up the best of college bowl prospects for the Nittany Lions. We have hopes to attend the last Lafayette home game of their season - we won some tickets in a summer basket raffle. The Leopards are the top team of the Patriot League in 1AA football. Friday and Saturday nights, we watched hockey on AHL-TV, following the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as they start their season (so far, 2 wins, 3 losses). We made a nice drive to the Apple Festival at Hellers in Wapwallopen. There, we bought apples and cider, and enjoyed fresh-made apple dumplings with cinnamon ice cream from a beautiful Bissinger’s trailer for one more taste of fall before the cold weather sets in. Hallowe’en night, we took in some of our flowering plans and some herbs, ahead of the first frost. I’m sad to see the end of

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the season of “boo” with all the great Hallowe’en displays, so I and am hoping some fall displays remain up until the Christmas displays are out to brighten the darkness. Standard Time kicks back in at 2 a.m. on November 5, bringing earlier sunsets but long, dark evenings. Just in passing, it’s a beautiful sight to have a leaf flutter by you as you make your way. I have an oak leaf in our car from it landing just right when I left the car door open. Adding to our leaf bonanza is the upcoming election that has election signs sprouting from nearly every corner. Red, white and blue are good additions to foliage season, as long as what has been put up comes right down after Election Day on November 7. Good health to you all – a salute to our Veterans midmonth, and an early wish of Happy Thanksgiving.

Breaking News at Press Time

3rd Warehouse in works along Route 940 by Seth Isenberg At November 1’s Kidder Township planning commission meeting, Blue Ridge Real Estate submitted a preliminary land development plan for a new warehouse. The 420,000 square foot building would be built into the hill near the corner of Route 940 and Walter Dam Road. Access would be by a driveway from Route 940 that starts across from the driveway from the existing warehouse. 285 parking spaces for employees will be provided, more than enough to handle the projected 195 employees. Additional details will be in an upcoming Journal.

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Carbon County property transfers through October 15

Kidder Township Kadar Lee Albert Namey to Geslier Davis, Roosevelt, New York, property at 24 Elevator, Lake Harmony, $195,000. Kemdyl Scabbia to Deslyn King, 15 Luther Lane, Albrightsville, property at 15 Luther Lane, $670,000. Derek England to Rochelle Morgan, 20 Woodsbluff Court, Lake Harmony, property at 20 Woodsbluff Court, $660,000. Julie Green to Wing Lo, Long Island City, New York, property at 51 Midlake Drive, Unit 301, Lake Harmony, $480,000. Merisa Frey, LLC, to Amy Genuardi, Bryn Mawr, property at 57 Split Rock Road, Lake Harmony, $433,600. Robert Wardlow to Tyler Jones, Reading, property at 63 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $390,250. Dawn E. Jasper to Holiday Pocono Civic Association, 2428 State Rt. 534 West, P.O. Box 57, Albrightsville, Lot 41, Block CC, Section Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $1. Ralph C. Lennon to Ralph C. Lennon, 204 N. Lake Drive, P.O. Box 29, Lake Harmony, property at 204 N. Lake Drive, $1. Filippos Tzortzatos to Joseph Charles Kleiman IV, Wilmington, Delaware, Unit 6, Moseywood Road, Townhouses at Split Rock, $258,000. McKenzie Dias to Roman Wilusz, Palm Bay, Florida, property at 7 Stream Drive, White Haven, $100,000. Adam Biuckians to Daniel Nerelli, West Chester, property at 141 Snow Ridge, Section B-1, $320,000. Jerome Pruskowski to Angela M. Balla, Eagleville, Lot 12, Block E, Section Trail Ridge, Holiday Poconos, $9,999. Kimberly J. Arena to Tracy L. Rocco, Trenton, New Jersey, property at 5 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $500,000. Christopher Bruce Howard to Howhow23, LLC, Bethlehem, Lot 21-A, Lake Harmony, $5,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Nefi M. Lopez Perez, Hamilton, New Jersey, property on Foxhaven Road, Holiday Poconos, $1,000. TMC Management Corporation to Jerald A. Breitman, 603A W. Oak Lane, White Haven, Lot 30A, 603 W. Oak Lane, Golden Oaks Village, $299,750. Robert Scott Montell to Oleg Levit, Englishtown, New Jersey, property at 105 Snow Ridge Village, Lake Harmony, $195,000. William Dillman Jr. to Sill Real Estate Investments, LLC, Downingtown, property at 27 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $475,000. Colleen Young to Jeremy Carreon Coyle, Mount Kisco, New York, property at 45 Hickory Road, Lake Harmony, $536,000. Stephen McIvor to Barbara Ann Curran, 81 Timberline Drive, Albrightsville, property at 81 Timberline Drive, $130,000. Hawks Hideaway, LLC, to Pocono Villa, LLC, Plainsboro, New Jersey, property at 24 Lakeview Drive, Lake Harmony, $1,700,000. Lake Harmony Pocono Rental, LLC, to Pocono Villa, Plainsboro, New Jersey, property at 76 Lakeview Drive, Lake Harmony, $1,000,000. Douglas A. Howard to Christopher Bruce Howard, Bedford, New Hampshire, vacant lot on Polansky Lane, $1. Curt Thomas A. Hedrich to Robert J. Dougherty, 622 W. Oak Lane, White Haven, property at 622 W. Oak Lane, $327,000. Jonathan Powley to Adam H. Beasley, Parkland, Florida, property at 61 Down Hill, Lake Harmony, $224,500. Malvina Property Management to Malvina Property Management, Perkasie, Lot 1, Malvina Property Management Subdivision, $1. Sandro A. Giordano to Sandro A. Giordano, Blackwood, New Jersey, Lot 323A, Giordano Subdivision, Pocono Mountain Lake, $1. Thomas G. Rodman to Philip Rabena, Glen Mills, property at 47 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $440,000. Edward D. Richards to Mekodula Investments, LTD, Bethlehem, property on Tanglewood Drive, Lake Harmony, $4,500. W. Paul Delp to Lynne Delp, Lansdale,

property at 14 Arrowhead Court, Albrightsville, $1. Bruce Vansant to Michael Dovell, Bensalem, parcel No. 21-21-A19, $40,000. Sarah J. Allen to Joseph William Sharp, Conestoga, property at 18 Matz Pass, Lake Harmony, $460,000. Elizabeth M. Milazzo to Nadine Wesolowski, Pittston, property at 203 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1. Dianne Thomas Corson to Katherine Nancy Corson, P.O. Box 88, Lake Harmony, Lot B-134, Split Rock, Lake Harmony, $1. Cheryl Sorino to Michael McNamara, Easton, property at 346 Laurelwoods Drive, Blakeslee, $339,000. JVAC of Pennsylvania, LLC, to Michael Vreeswyk, Yardley, property at 24 Wood St., Lake Harmony, $475,000. Nadine Wesolowski to Nadine Wesolowski, Shavertown, property at 203 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1. Boris Nikolic to Jeffrey O’Neill, Port Deposit, Maryland, property at 5 Midlake Drive, Lake Harmony, $398,025. Michael T. Rooney to Monica J. Morton, Brick, New Jersey, property at 126 Doe Run, Lake Harmony, $320,000. Harmony Hideaway 102, LLC, to Adventure Property Investments, LLC, Downingtown, property at 79 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $492,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Cogito Capital, LLC, Flower Mound Texas, property on Trail Ridge Road, Holiday Poconos, $749. Penn Forest Township Leonard G. Bateman to Thomas J. Keegan, Palmyra, New Jersey, property at 303 Petrarch Trail, Albrightsville, $355,000. Gerard E. Manzi to Ann Cadwalader, 28 Huron Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 28 Huron Road, $240,000. James J. West to BES Management, LLC, Hatboro, Lot 41, Section VI, Towamensing Trails, $250,000. Michael DeVincenzo to Robert Trayes Jr., P.O. Box 1507, Albrightsville, property at 15 Horace Way, $279,000. Anthony Trapasso to Trapasso Family Trust, Bronx, New York, Lot 799, Section 9, Penn Forest Streams, $1. Taga Properties, LLC, to Nicmar 145 Lucretius, LLC, Stewartsville, New Jersey, property at 145 Lucretius Trail, Albrightsville, $523,000. Mathieson, LLC, to Jeffrey Matlack, Orefield, property at 104 Lindbergh Circle, Albrightsville, $325,000. Jesse R. Pfeifer to Jesse R. Pfeifer, 29 West Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 10, Section 1-A, Rhodo Mountain Estates, $1. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, Moorpark, California, property at 27 Byron Lane, Albrightsville, $163,540. Crescent Private Equities RE2021A, LLC, to Katrina Alvarado, 304 Mountain Road, Albrightsville, property at 304 Mountain Road, $143,215. Joseph R. Synol Jr. to Nathan Graham, Lancaster, property at 9 Walnut Lane, Albrightsville, $183,000. Christina Eva Kelly to Richard Kelly, Pottstown, property at 196 Bear Creek Drive, $1. Rachel L. Miske to Michael Adelsberger, Narberth, property at 185 Lindbergh Circle, Albrightsville, $280,000. Sheldon Law Groner to Sheldon Law Groner II, Bloomsburg, Towamensing Trails Lot V-988, Section E-V, $1. Native Dancer Management Company, LLC, to Virginia Lugo, Bronx, New York, property at 839 Stony Mountain Road, Albrightsville, $315,000. Thomas Berta to Thomas Berta, Carlstadt, New Jersey, to 199, Section 1, Towamensing Trails, $1. Sheldon L. Groner to Sheldon Law Groner II, Bloomsburg, Towamensing Trails Lot V-805, Section E-V, $1. S. Law Groner to Sheldon Law Groner II,

Bloomsburg, Towamensing Trails Lot V-804, Section E-V, $1. Agnia Bulgakova to Agnia Bulgakova, Staten Island, New York, property at 79 Twin Lake Road, Albrightsville, $1. James J. Boyle to Jonathan Kuhns, P.O. Box 1095, Albrightsville, property at 7 Parker Mews, Albrightsville, $177,000. Alexander Stephen Kalista to Alexander Stephen Kalista, 40 Maple Drive, Albrightsville, property at 40 Maple Drive, $1. Antonio Sofia to Rafael Gomez, 69 Mountain View Drive, Albrightsville, property at 69 Mountain View Drive, $150,000. Art Minissa to Art Minissa, 47 Catawba Place, Jim Thorpe, property at 47 Catawba Place, $1. Carmen J. Conicelli Jr. to Tedora Construction, Inc., Linden, New Jersey, Lot 2110, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $18,500. Michael A. Conicelli to Tedora Construction, Inc., Linden, New Jersey, Lot 2111, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $18,500. Unlimited Builder, LLC, to Charles Brigance, Austin, Texas, Lot V1681, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $480,000. Martin D. Mehlig to Bernard D. Fite, Morton, property at 9 Keats Lane, Albrightsville, $262,500. Kevin E. Cunane to Silvia Castillo Valentini, 20 Tamarack Terrace, Albrightsville, property at 20 Tamarack Terrace, $207,000. Amy Kim to Candice L. Strohl, 84 Shawnee Trail, P.O. Box 1347, Albrightsville, property at 84 Shawnee Trail, $274,900. Lori Przyuski to Nicole Mathurin, Allentown, Lot 1023, Section 3, Mt. Pocahontas, $2,500. Mark J. Schlofer to Penn Forest Investment Group, LLC, 2165 State Rt. 903, Albrightsville, various lots, Martha Henning Estate for Rabold/ Kline Subdivision, $550,000. Judith Gernhart to Judith Gernhart, 60 Petrarch Trail, P.O. Bx 1996, Albrightsville, property at 60 Petrarch Trail, $1. Robert S. Russell to Paul J. Strus, Glenolden, Lot 1626, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $42,000. Raymond Petoia Jr. to Roy Duckworth, Stamford, Connecticut, property at 7 Vista Drive, Albrightsville, $315,000. Wayne S. Rutherford to BES Management, LLC, Hatboro, property at 50 Navajo Trail, Albrightsville, $120,000. Jacqueline Lobasso to David DeAngelo, Mullica Hill, New Jersey, Lot V 806, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $12,000.

Agata Delmauro to Gregory Nam, 931 Tamarack Terrace, Albrightsville, Indian Mountain Lakes Lot 931, Section L-III, $6,000. Robert Wielgolaski to William Kovolenko, 25 Berry Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 254 Berry Lane, $245,500. E & M Realty, L.P., to Mitchell L. Schittler, Douglassville, Lot V824, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $17,000. Lucia Ottomanelli to Boguslaw Stelmach, Ivyland, Lot V1572, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $12,000. Brigetta J. Taddei to John Zurzolo, Sicklerville, New Jersey, property at 270 Maury Road, $625,000. David Good to JAG Construction & Maintenance, Inc., Oakdale, New York, Lot 53, Section I, Towamensing Trails, $20,000. Great Pocono Enterprises, LLC, to Brian Cohen, 18 Jeans Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 306, Section C, Pleasant Valley West, $20,000. Henry R. Johnson Jr. to Heidi Mann, 15 Ottawa DSrive, Jim Thorpe, property at 15 Ottawa Drive, $305,000. 651 PFS Repo Trust to Benjamin Liston, Macungie, Lot 651, Section 10, Penn Forest Streams, $19,000. Christopher W. Jensen to Scott R. Snyder, Coopersburg, property at 18 Honeysuckle Drive, $1. Robert W. Walakovitz to Brian Eldred, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Lot 1639, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $10,000. Marilyn Reilly to Marilyn Reilly, Palmyra, New Jersey, Lot 138, Section 12, Penn Forest Streams, $1. Marilyn Reilly to Edward C. Maddock, 158 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Lot 138, Section 12, Penn Forest Streams, $19,500. Land Trustings, LLC, to Scott Kenney, New York, New York, Lot 2740, Section 4, Mt. Pocahontas, $12,000. Thomas James McCarter Jr. to Simon Greene, Philadelphia, property at 122 Emerson Drive, Albrightsville, $270,000. Brent N. Papi to Loida Ventic Buaquina, Hudson, Florida, Hickory Run Forest Lot 585, Section A, $10,000. William F. Mason to Cathleen M. Cataldo, 35 Wild Cherry Ave., Jim Thorpe, Lot V700, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $6,000. 1671 TT Repo Trust to Angelina Delligatti, Collegeville, Lot V1671, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $16,000. Laura O’Keefe to Christopher L. Schmidt,

Berwick, property at 179 Chippewa Trail, Albrightsville, $275,000. Amy Dawn Gaffney to Loida Ventic Buaquina, Hudson, Florida, Hickory Run Forest Lot 586, Section A, $9,500. Paul Donnelly to Terry Levan, 203 Sparrow Lane, Jim Thorpe, two transactions, lots 105 and 106, Marty Axman in the Poconos, $6,250 each. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Tatasyn, LLC, P.O. Box 192, Albrightsville, three transactions in Towamensing Trails development as follows: two parcels on Caedman Drive and one parcel on MacCauley Road, $1,000 each. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Land Trustings, LLC, Clarks Summit, two transactions in Mt. Pocahontas development as follows: one parcel on Meckesville Road, $765, and one parcel on Nosirrah Road, $735. Camardi Properties, LLC, to Joseph Boyle, P.O. Box 278, Albrightsville, property at 6 Seeger Path, Albrightsville, $305,000. Sylvester Mayfield to Hiranya Bharadwa, 30 Spokane Road, Albrightsville, property at 30 Spokane Road, $390,000. Luis AS. Rodriguez to Eric Fisher, 29 Holly Berry Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 29 Holly Berry Lane, $307,000. Ronald Wayne Jackson III to 1244 Perkiomen, LLC, College Point, New York, property at 33 Burnshaw Lane, Albrightsville, $217,347.53. Georgene Borusiewicz to Gena Bussell, Plymouth Meeting, lots 1627 and 1703, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $1. Mari B. Gruber to Mari B. Gruber, 115 South St., Jim Thorpe Lot 11, Section 1, Penn Forest Streams, $1. John F. Zimmerman to Theodore J. Searfoss, 41 Leisure Lane, Jim Thorpe, Lot 178, Hickory Run Forest, $8,450. Capra Family, LLC, to RAC Homes, LLC, P.O. Box 1589, Albrightsville, Lot 1159, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $22,000. Doris Seto to Jamie Kayam, Hartsdale, New York, Lot 12, Penn Forest Acres, $15,000. Salvatore A. Cucinella to Charles C. McClinton Jr., P.O. Box 243, Albrightsville, Lot 1157, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $27,500. Anthony Beck to Tucker Muffley, 115 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 115 Unionville Road, $320,000.

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Continued from page 15 Penn Forest Township MCLP Asset Company, Inc., to Jerome Noto Jr., Staten Island, New York, property at 25 Hunters Lane, Albrightsville, $254,000. James J. Batter to Theodore G. Moore Jr., Ridley Park, property at V398 Chesterton Circle, Towamensing Trails, $25,000. Andrew J. Pavlishchak to American Patriot Management, LLC, Boyertown, property at 50 Beaver Circle, Albrightsville, $135,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Charles S. Lister III, Newtown Square, property on Cross Run Road, Penn Forest Streams, $883. Frank N. Cipolone to Thomas Apple, North Wales, Towamensing Trails Lot V-1910, Section E-V, $15,000. David Keller to Timberview Construction, Inc., Spring City, Towamensing Trails Lot V-1588, Section V, $17,500. Stephen B. Bolcar to Joseph E. Laschenski III, Harleysville, Towamensing Trails Lot, 729, Section II, $180,000. Todd J. Stauss to Thomas R. Attix, Flourtown, Pleasant Valley West Lot 214, Section B, $454,900. E. Jane Oswald to Deana L. Bohenek, P.O. Box 263, Albrightsville, Towamensing Trails lots V-885 and V-884, Section E-V, $260,000. Salvatore Cucinella to Charles C. McClinton Jr., P.O. Box 243, Albrightsville, Towamensing Trails Lot 1156, Section III, $27,500. Drakes Creek Associates, LLC, to Wildlands Conservancy, Inc., Emmaus, property at School House Road and Drakes Creek, $2,026,214.40. Dennis J. Crowley to Patricia Thomas, Philadelphia, property at 54 Bearview Drive, $125,000. STR 2021 IP, LLC, to Nicolas Dos Santos, Southampton, property at 194 Bishop Circle, Albrightsville, $522,000. Wildlands Conservancy, Inc., to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, property at School House Road and Drakes Creek, $1. Eileen M. Link to Eva M. Bolen, 49 Talbot Lane, Albrightsville, property at 49 Talbot Lane, $350,000.

Mostafa Mahmoud to Ivan Smirnov, Brooklyn, New York, Indian Mountain Lakes Lot 1114, Section B, $1. Steven Bowles to Luxury Residential, LLC, Dumfries, Virginia, property at 533 Towamensing Trail, Albrightsville, $545,000. Eugene W. Apice to Matthew Noftsier, New York, New York, property at Old Stage Road and Guest Circle, Lot 1889, Section IV, $17,000. Kathy L. Perry to Kathy L. Perry, Mount Holly, New Jersey, Bear Creek Lakes lots 8 and 10, Section A, Piney Woods, $1. Anna Della Pia to Concetta L. Namako, Philadelphia, three transactions, properties on Basswood Court, $1 each. Ahmed A. Ali to Lori Ciccarelli, 11 Longbrook Way, Albrightsville, property at 11 Longbrook Way, $170,000. Ambrose K. Crenshaw to Peter Hess, New York, New York, property at 66 Stephen Way, Albrightsville, $310,000. Gerald Derik Kuehl to Laila Farally, Media, property at 142 Longfellow Circle, Albrightsville, $449,900. John T. Lo Presti to Harley Kasha, Woodbury, New Jersey, Indian Mountain lakes Lot 621, Section K-III, $6,000. Torylai Ahmad to Daniel G. Pensiero, Westampton, New Jersey, Lot V436, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $25,000. Christopher R. Foy to 107 Woodbury, LLC, Beaverton, Oregon, Lot OV 2172, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $235,000. Victoria Pfeiffer to Islam Sen, Wantagh, New York, Lot 93, Section IIB, Valley View Estates, $25,000. Frank DiPietro to Jose Rodriguez, 144 Tapuco Drive, Albrightsville, Lot 1094, Section 6, Mt. Pocahontas, $3,250. Danielle DiPietro to Jose Rodriguez, 144 Tapuco Drive, Albrightsville, Lot 1092, Section 6, Mt. Pocahontas, $3,250. Anne Smiley to Iordanis M. Fetfatzis, Williamstown, new Jersey, property at 95 Indian Trail Road, $280,300. Harold E. Tate to Robert Antonio Lopez, 124 Sycamore Circle, Albrightsville, property at 124 Sycamore Court, $268,000. Richard E. Degroff to Mount Trishiv, LLC, York, property at 162 Elliot Lane, Albrightsville, $329,000. Michael Oblick to Rita M. Wanner, Linfield, property at 6 Kipling Lane, Albrightsville, $260,000.

Robert Kosko to Lois Bradshaw Pinkston, 75 Oak Ridge Drive, Albrightsville, property at 75 Oak Ridge Drive, $399,000. Pedro Cordero to Valeria Lizano Villacres, East Meadows, New York, Lot 2040, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $8,000. Robert S. Russell to Jason P. Stolzer, Philadelphia, lots 1428 and 1429, Section 5, Towamensing Trails, $29,000. Theresa Mulloy to Patricia Gruber, P.O. Box 2198, Albrightsville, property at 8 Bryant Glen, Albrightsville, $250,000. Wayne J. Alonso to Barbara Ann Garcia, P.O. Box 2076, Albrightsville, property at 38 Hugo Way, Albrightsville, $180,000. Alan W. Wigert to Drew Weaver, 42 Clearbrook Drive, Albrightsville, property at 42 Clearbrook Drive, $150,000. Patrick William Attenasio to Diane Martin,

Schwenksville, property at 10 Honeysuckle Drive, $500,000. Michelle L. Bootsma to Nicole Marie Merriman, 13 Sekani Trail, Albrightsville, property at 13 Sekani Trail, $192,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Cogito Capital, LLC, Flower Mound, Texas, three transactions, property on North Sycamore Drive, Hickory Run Forest, $701; property at Minisink and Chippewa trails, Mt. Pocahontas, $686; and property on Beechwood Drive, Hickory Run Forest, $749. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Crystal Key, LLC, Cary, North Carolina, property on Spokane Road, Mt. Pocahontas, $922. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Jeyhun Ismayilov, North York, Ontario, Canada, two transactions, property on Mohawk Trail, Indian Mountain Lakes, $931; and property at

Minisink and Chippewa trails, Mt. Pocahontas, $659. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Mohte Berli, Inc., Allentown, property on Yellow Run Road, Penn Forest Streams, $886. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Land Trustings, LLC, Clarks Summit, two transactions, property at 44 Crazy Horse Trail, Mt. Pocahontas, $734; and property at Chippewa and Mattawa trails, Mt. Pocahontas, $746. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Jeffrey Demshick Jr., 133 Lenape Trail, Albrightsville, property on Lenape Trail, Indian Mountain Lakes, $771. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Dennis Jerome Smarch, 176 Stone Ridge Road, Albrightsville, property at 176 Stone Ridge Road, $1.