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Achieve Firefighter I status

LHVF members complete training Photo and story

by Seth Isenberg

Front Row, kneeling are Rachael Lennon, Tiffany Trader, Noel Torres and Joseph Mills. Back Row are Jack Joyce, Alicia Stavitzski, Joseph Plavin, James Newbern and Dominic Pinamonti, with training officer Deputy Chief Joseph Lennon.

Nine member of the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company completed their essentials of firefighting class this past month. They completed 250 hours of training in operations, hazmat awareness, incidents, and three levels of

NIMS — earning their Firefighter 1 certifications.

Training officer Joseph Lennon explained that Firefighter 1 is a certification recognized nationally. Having this class, and as large of a class, will help the department qualify for additional grants. This new class brings the firefighter count for the Company to 30.

Penn Forest Township

Rebidding results in snow removal contractor retention

by Seth Isenberg Bids for snow removal were back in front of the Penn Forest Township supervisors at their November meeting, after being re-advertised. The result was that the same lone bidder, Schiffer Bituminous, came back with the same prices for hourly use of their large and small trucks, and the same added costs for spreading anti-skid and salt. Schiffer had the work last year as well.

Transfer Station For the Transfer Station, it was agreed to get a new survey of the north property line,

ahead of a planned expansion, at a cost of $5,150 plus expenses. There will be a new compactor bought to handle the extra volume, so supervisors agreed to put a new concrete pad in for $1,560 from Rockhill Concrete, and install new electricity — $750 from W-B Electric, then buy the 2-yard compactor from Winter Equipment, for $14,965. It was also agreed to spend up to $4,000 to buy a pressure washer. F. R. McGuirk Construction was the low quote to install foam insulation, and coat that with a fire-rated coating, for $5,770, which completes the insulating of the garage at the Transfer Station.

The Transfer Station earned $958 for bulk items in October.

In regular business, supervisors were unanimous in appointing the firm of Zelenkofske-Axelrod LLC as the township’s Certified Public Accountant, replacing the elected auditors for this year. Their cost is $7,900. Z-A was among four firms that sent proposals.

A Hold Harmless agreement will be part of future percolation and soil testing paperwork, as the township moves forward in getting more help to keep up with the volume of Chris Devaney was sworn in as a Fire Police member of these tests. Also towards getPenn Forest Volunteer Fire Company #2, by township JPK: Seth Isenberg See PENN FOREST, page 3 solicitor Thomas Nanovic.

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Kidder Supervisors hear from new owners of Split Rock Resort

by Seth Isenberg

reported a ‘very successful’ electronics recycling day. “The truck was filled in an hour and The Split Rock Resort is now a half.” Township clerk Chrissy owned by Bel Air Collection Lindsey received thanks for Resort & Spas. The purchase her hard work. Bradley asked was announced early in Noif the township should get vember. Representatives of the a second truck for the next ownership, managing direcevent. Brooks will look into tor Jose Carrasco, and local that when she books dates for marketing manager Jeanine 2021.

Hofbauer, came to the regular Citizens who want to come Kidder Township supervisors in to the township building for meeting on November 19 to business are asked to call and share current plans for the make an appointment, due to property.

SPLIT ROCK marketing manager Jeanine Hofbauer the increase of COVID-19 in Among these are renovapresents renovation plans to the Kidder Township tions from the bare bones of Supervisors.

JPK: Seth Isenberg the region. “The building will remain open for now,” noted rooms in the Galleria and The Brooks. She also announced Three parcels bought from Lodge, and a new welcome It was agreed to trade in two the Tax Claim Bureau were ac- that the December 17 supervibuilding for Williowbrook to older rifles of the police decepted back onto the tax rolls. sors meeting will be held via include meeting rooms, a pool partment to get a pair of new and a restaurant. Overall, ren- assault rifles from Sig Sauer.

The Mosebach lot combination Zoom, at 6:30 p.m.

Bills of $142,026 were apin Holiday Pocono was acceptovations valued at $82 million Mary Farnschlader was approved for the past month. are planned for the facilities. pointed to fill a vacancy of the ed.

The biggest bills were trash The Willowbrook building is elected auditors.

Manager Suzanne Brooks likely to be under construction this spring, depending on obtaining the needed permits. ® Hofbauer extended an invitation to “come visit us,” with supervisors chairman Tom Bradley agreeing. “We’d like to have a meeting,” he said.

A Real Community Bank

No tax increase in budget

In regular business, supervisors were unanimous is accepting the proposed 2021 budget to be advertised. The $1,977,402 budget manages to hold taxes a current levels. The biggest spending is concentrated in public safety ($511k) and insurance and benefits ($460.5k), with a big investment planned for drains and road repairs ($360k).

Also on the topic of budget, supervisors voted to transfer $243,000 from the surplus to cover this year’s roads project, primarily, and some office items, unexpected trees removal, and a list of other items.

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collection, various insurances, taxes, various pension payments, engineering fees and the monthly payments toward emergency services.

In reports, Kidder Police 147 calls for service in October including 15 for disorderly/ disturbing the peace, and patrolled over 6,000 miles. Lake Harmony Rescue Squad ambulances were out 3,651 miles, making 20 calls in October.

The Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to 48 calls, and Lake Harmony VFD to 41. The majority of these were for smoke detector alarms. Both companies were out at Hawk Falls at Hickory Run State Park on 10-3 for a rescue and extrication, and on the 24th to Boulder Field for a rescue. The AVFC had seven medical assists.

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Kathryn Forry, codes officer, reported that in October, she issued 47 zoning permits, and Continued from page 1 19 building permits, including 4 for new homes. Fifteen buildting more help with backlogs, ing certificates of occupancy supervisors voted to add Carand 23 zoning Cos were issued. bon Engineering as an alterThere were 54 zoning and 41 nate township engineer.

UCC inspections, as well as 5 A fertilizer spreader was new complaints (3 of these on bought for the park for a total one property). Things “continof $730 including assembly.

Supervisors agreed to contract ue to be busy,” remarked Forry.

There were 43 right to-know for a set of vandal-proof lights requests filled, and 36 questions to be installed at the park on zoning and septic. Staff compavilion, by W-B Electric, for pleted this in 31.5 hours. under $1,800.

The treasurer’s totals for Supervisors decided to downgrade Quickbooks to Pre- November show $5,513,324 in the general fund, $3,300,442 mier, saving over $1,900 per in Mauch Chunk Trust CDs, year in software costs. and $105,410 in one CD at Jim Roger Meckes, roadmaster, Thorpe Neighborhood Bank. reported the paving, patching From the general fund, and shoulder work is all done.

He was given approval to seek $269,379 in bills were paid.

Barletta Materials got about quotes to get lines painted half, $132,965, as payment for on the roads where work was the Stoney Creek Road project. done, hoping to be complete $32,610 was paid to each of the before the weather turns.

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Firemen’s Relief Fund accounts of Penn Forest VFD#1 and #2. Also of note, $18,349 as a fire escrow refund to a property owner (work is complete on that property), $13,727 for Workers Comp insurance, $9,260 to Highmark Blue Shield for insurances for Sept., US taxes of $3,320 and $3,742, $3,601 to Nanovic Law Officer for Sept., $3,539 from Forest Inn Masonry for concrete and parts for the practice wall to be built at the park, $3,348 was put into the Debit Card account to replenish it, $2,033 for State Workers insurance, $1,796 to Carbon County for 911 services from April, $1,619 for new phones and equipment for the township office from Fluentstream, $1,072 to Altek Business for three months of copier services, and $683 to Printing 4-U for road crew shirts.

Supervisors approved bills of $1,863 from the park fund ($1,536 to Blue Ridge for their pole survey), $6,488 from the septic fund ($5,798 to SEO Barry Isett for July), $23,941 from the sanitation fund ($23,315 to J.P. Mascaro), and $45,563 from the Liquid Fuels (roads) account ($45,412 to Schiffer for Forest St, and pipe crossings work).

Just before the regular meeting, supervisors held a public hearing to accept the transfer of a liquor license to the Penn Forest LLC gas and convenience store on Route 903. The license came from the East Side Inn near White Haven. There were no comments. Supervisors approved the transfer.

Also just ahead of the meeting, new fire police member Chris Devaney was sworn in.

The next regular meeting of the Penn Forest Township supervisors will be December 7, at 7 p.m., at the township building, socially distanced.

Township offices will be closed November 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Carbon County property transfers listed Kidder Township Thomas R. Pizza to Douglas K. Reichert, Langhorne, property at 75 Midway, Lake Harmony, $220,000.

Liomar PA, LLC, to Sandra C. Babcock, Sussex, New Jersey, Snow Ridge Village House B-123, $121,000.

William A. Stermel to Douglas J. Neimeyer, Mertztown, property at 107 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $214,900.

Stephen M. McGinnis to Charles G. Scala IV, Fort Salonga, New York, property at 395 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $850,000.

Thomas L. Kolesa to William A. Zurilla, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, property at 257 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $390,000.

Rodney C. Orth to Matthew J. Simons, 106 Timberline Drive, Albrightsville, property at 106 Timberline Drive, $149,000.

James A. Beale to Jaime Flaherty, North Wales, property at 6 Fieldstone Court, Lake Harmony, $350,000.

Ralph F. Tough to Shahriar Niroomand, Philadelphia, property at 7 Mountain Ash Road, Lake Harmony, $249,900.

JLANY, Inc., to Patrick Rennick, New York, new York, property at 102 Wolf Hollow Road, Lake Harmony, $335,000.

John J. Urban to Peter M. Quinn, Philadelphia, Lot 36, Section D, Split Rock, Lake Harmony, $27,000.

Christopher L. Bohme to Tina Guerrieri, North Wales, property at 27 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $290,000.

Theodore Kling III to Michelle Blauth, Flemington, New Jersey, property at 47 Warbler Court, Lake Harmony, $145,000.

Robert V. Scarpa to Anthony P. Lamb, Wantagh, New York, property at 7 Midlake Drive, Unit 101A, Lake Harmony, $165,900.

Dale Alan Campbell to Susan E. Campbell, West Chester, property at 293 Wolf Hollow Road, Lake Harmony, $1.Kenneth H. Landis to Michael Pertschuk, Wayne, property at 2 Alpine, Lake Harmony, $84,900.

Gary E. Barna to A Agency Management 3, L.P., Schnecksville, property at 4259 State Rt. 534, White Haven, $60,000.

Christina Rosiak to Glen Kleiber, 25 Placid Lane, Albrightsville, Holiday Poconos Lot 237, Section III, $800.

James C. Menke to Craig Kocak, Media, property at 77 Chestnut Road, Lake Harmony, $521,750.

Robert S. Blasi Jr. to Robert Lange, Ocean Gate, New Jersey, property at 137 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $340,000.

Christopher J. Voll to Justin Michael Will, Exton, property at 7 Red Oak Road, Lake Harmony, $350,000.

James D. Dau to Anne Marie Martin, Newtown Square, property at 384 Wolf Hollow Road, Lake Harmony, $610,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Michael J. Smajda, Harrisburg, property on Old Log Trail, Holiday Poconos, $717.

Jay Grant to Gabriel D. Smith, Lafayette Hill, property at 6 Gregory Place, Unit 4D, Lake Harmony, $175,000.

Stephanie Slapin to Rovigo Group, LLC, Plainsboro, New Jersey, property at 22 Santana Road, Lake Harmony, $132,500.

David F. Corson to Vincent P. McDevitt III, Phoenixville, property at 109 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $1,500,000.

Patricia O’Donnell to James Edward

Bertoldi, Broomall, property at 20 Lennon Circle, Lake Harmony, $119,900.

Frank Gallagher to Arthur Mesropov, Rego Park, New York, property at 49 Warbler Court, Lake Harmony, $173,000.

Steve A. Grosso to Stephen Hilbert, West Chester, property at 157 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $390,000.

Ronald P. Muka to MGR Properties 10, LLC, of New Jersey, Long Valley, New Jersey, property at 103 Blue Heron, Lake Harmony, $170,000.

Lynne Bey to Billy Kostovski, Paramus, New Jersey, property at 37 Red Fox Court, Lake Harmony, $180,000.

Joseph G. Trigone to Michael Borhi, 19 Fernwood Drive, Albrightsville, property at 19 Fernwood Drive, $133,000.

LSF8 Master Participation Trust to Amital Scott, Brooklyn, New York, property at 9 Beechwood Court, Lake Harmony, $177,000.

Quiren Lu to Louis M. Vitali, Clifton Heights, Unit 140, Section A, Big Boulder, $160,000.

John P. Missal Sr. to John P. Missal Sr., 56 Luther Lane, Albrightsville, property at 56 Luther Lane, $1.

Brian Brenfleck to Ken Miroslaw, Breinigsville, property on Crest Drive, Split Rock, Lake Harmony, $55,000.

Penn Forest Township Luis Manuel Oliveras to Simeon Barnes, Bergenfield, New Jersey, Mt. Pocahontas Lot 2626, Section Tall Trees, $9,000.

Yelena Hatefi to Andrew Joseph Kraszyk, 650 Patten Circle, Albrightsville, property at 650 Patten Circle, $220,000.

Antonio L. Giordano to Samantha M. Sandoval, 88 Spokane Road, Albrightsville, property at 88 Spokane Road, $205,000.

Bozena Hawranek to Scott A. Roth, 66 Laurel Woods Circle, Albrightsville, property at 66 Laurel Woods Circle, $220,000.

John William Weeks to Joseph Romano, 27 Lapuma Drive, P.O. Box 137, Lake Harmony, Mt. Pocahontas Lot 2716, Section 4, State Rt. 534, $5,920.

Matthew J. Miller to Henry Bingaman, Philadelphia, property at 32 Black Bear Road, Albrightsville, $555,555.

Donnell Bowie to Taga Properties, LLC,

Warrington, Towamensing Trails Lot 441, Section 1, $6,000.

Anita Marie Davis to Thjomas Naphys, 113 Spencer Lane, P.O. Box 1072, Albrightsville, Towamensing Trails lots 82 and 83, Section 1, $24,000.

Louis Gene Durange Jr. to Mary Anne Hastings, Boca Grande, Florida, property at 6 Basswood Court, Lake Harmony, $147,500.

Vladimir Zvaritch to Yuriy Goldstein, Brooklyn, New York, Towamensing Trails Lot 929, Section II, $218,000.

Natalia Beliavsky to Michael Hughes, Prospect Park, property at 182 Bishop Circle, Albrightsville, $280,000.

Mo Yan Leung to Vadim Zolotarsky, Springfield, New Jersey, Lot 1314, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $15,000.

Mo Hai Lam to Vadim Zolotarsky, Springfield, New Jersey, Lot 1316, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $15,000.

Mark Schnitzel to Di Yang, Chatham, New Jersey, property at 3 Dog Leg Road, $260,000.

Dolly K. Dunzik to Dolly Dunzik, Parrish, Florida, property at 85 Longbrook Way, Albrightsville, $1.

William C. Anton to Mark A. Nistico, P.O. Box 1081, Albrightsville, property at 203 Whitman Lane, Albrightsville, $220,600.

Patricia A. Harbison to Daniel Harbison, Glenside, property at 75 Markham Way, $62,500.

Joseph Paul McClure to Kodi H. Almeida, 737 Stony Mountain Road, Albrightsville, property at 737 Stony Mountain Road, $275,000.

Glenn P. Monastra to Martha Sciarffo, New York, New York, property at 102 Longfellow Circle, Albrightsville, $675,000.

Lawrence Marra Sr. to Great Pocono Homes, LLC, 1787 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, parcel No. 49A-51-A147, vacant lot, $1.

Paul P. Fiducia to Salvatore Rotondo, King of Prussia, Lot 535, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $15,500.

Janice Maatje to William B. Rugh, 26 Horace Way, P.O. Box 16830, Albrightsville, Lot V1920, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $11,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to

Land Trustings, LLC, Clarks Summit, two properties on Ute Trail in Mt. Pocahontas, $813 and $748.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Geoffrey S. Mosebach, P.O. Box 208, Albrightsville, four properties in Towamensing Trails as follows: two properties on Dryden Drive, $827 and $822; property on Poe Circle, $822; and property on Shakespeare Circle, $724.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Joseph E. Laschenski III, Harleysville, five properties in Towamensing Trails as follows: property on Lang Way, $739; property on Holmes Way, $936; property on Caedman Drive, $636; property on MacCauley Road, $749; and property on Miller Way, $1,045.

Lewis G. Walker to Lewis G. Walker IV, Spring City, property at 354 Kilmer Trail, Albrightsville, $1.

Louis J. Sulsona to Michael A. Wojtas, Woodhaven, New York, property at 22 Hillcrest Drive, a/k/a 44 Hillcrest Drive, Albrightsville, $51,500.

Arlette Beauchamp to Paul Salvan, West Winsor, New Jersey, property at 141 Caedman Drive, Albrightsville, $195,000.

Carl Bogner to Jeanine R. Jones, 88 Saginaw Drive, Jim Thorpe, Lot 479, Section E, Pocono Forest Lake, $12,000.

Walter G. O’Neil to Marcia R. Sinchi Bravo, 49 Gower Road, Albrightsville, property at 49 Gower Road, $260,000.

Paul Donnelly to Mark C. Roccogran-

di Sr., 251 Towamensing Trail, P.O. Box 304, Albrightsville, Lot V1254, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $5,920.

Robert Fanaro to Pierre Carl Lachaud, 232 Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, property at 232 Old Stage Road, $171,000.

Jeffrey W. Carbohn Jr. to Brian P. Gallagher, Ambler, Lot V643, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $13,000.

Marjorie H. Cumella to Irene G. White, Carrollton, Virginia, Lot 116, Section D, Indian Mountain Lakes, $6,956.

John J. Boyd III to Michael R. Galantino, Springfield, property at 161 Ginsburg Circle, Albrightsville, $190,000.

Bernhard E. Kabitzke to David J. Strohl, 87 Mountain View Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 87 Mountain View Drive, $230,000.

Ryan Hand to Brian Leu, Roselle, New Jersey, property at 115 Lucretius Trail, Albrightsville, $200,000.

Great Pocono Homes, LLC, to Jesse Krupocin, Philadelphia, lots 221 and 231, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $22,900.

Leslie W. Eadeh Revocable Deed of Trust to Shaun McStravick, Abington, property at 18 Longfellow Circle, Albrightsville, $755,000.

Robert Gallo to Anton Shembel, Brooklyn, New York, property at 30 Wilde Glen, Albrightsville, $239,900.

Harry Druding Jr. to Bryant John Diessner, Philadelphia, property at 148 Ginsburgh Circle, Albrightsville, $105,000.

See TRANSFERS, page 15

Celebrating Our 32nd Year!

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Split Rock Resort readies for renovations — new ownership by Bel Air Collection Resorts & Spas Split Rock readies for massive renovations as the Lake Harmony resort recently joined Bel Air Collection Resorts & Spas, owned and operated by Thy Collection.

Respecting the legacy of Lake Harmony like Split Rock’s 75-year-old lodge, Bel Air instills its belief in the importance of creating a balanced blend of beautiful scenery, with attractions that continue to make the Pocono Mountains a truly memorable destination.

Split Rock marketing manager Jeanine Hofbauer said, “It is an exciting time as Bel Air joins Split Rock Resort in the heart of the beautiful Poconos,” adding “Surround-

ed by nature and all it has to offer, Split Rock is an ideal location to add extraordinary variety to the Bel Air Collection of destinations and experiences.”

Beyond substantial restoration of buildings to be completed in phases, Bel Air plans to reestablish Split Rock’s spirit of relaxation and style, creating a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere with a collection of inviting trademark-inclusive experiences. From BelAir Delights® and BelAir Moments® to BelAir Hallmarks® and BelAir Experiences®, each offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a marvelous mix of leisure and exhilaration during their vacation. Watch as future phases

Rendering of a renovated room.

of development evolve across the resort online at SplitRockResort.com Renovations to the Galleria Town Center are phase I, followed by improvements to the Willowbrook buildings, including a new facility at Willowbrook that will incorporate three new restaurants, an indoor pool, and other amenities in Phase II. Phase III will renovate 50 rooms at the Lodge from bare bones, and construction of a new building with 150 more rooms, bringing total room count for Split Rock Resort to 845.

Comments by area officials:

Split Rock Willowbrook Fachada ALTA rendering.

Township and Carbon County, and I am thrilled to hear about the investment that the new owners of this property PA Senator John Yudiwill be making to renovate chak: “Split Rock Resort is and revitalize this wonderful an established tourist destination located in the beautiful facility. In today’s economic climate, the tourism industry Pocono Mountains of Carbon County that has provided both in Carbon County is poised for exponential growth, which Pennsylvania residents and will create an essential and visitors with a family friendly entertaining experience for de- energetic job market that will cades. I’m excited to hear that benefit all of our residents, renovations are in store for the and I welcome Split Rock resort in the near future and Resort’s leadership efforts toI wish BelAir Collections and wards our county’s future.

Resorts nothing but success as they assume ownership, and Pocono Mountains Vishelp to sustain continued eco- itors Bureau President/ nomic growth in the region.”

Ceo Chris Barrett: “Split Rock Resort is a classic and iconic Pocono Mountains PA Representative brand. We are thrilled that Doyle Heffley: “Split Rock new ownership will be breathResort is an anchor for the ing life into this staple and tourism industry in Kidder

preserving it for our guests for years to come.”

Executive Vice President, Northern Tier, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Marlyn Kissner: “On behalf of the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation, we are extremely excited to hear that Split Rock Resort will be joining the BelAir Collection of Resorts & Spas. The renovations and revitalization of this key resort will have a positive impact on economic growth and will benefit local residents, visitors, and the tourism industry in Carbon County, Lehigh Valley and the Poconos.”

Kidder Township Business Manager Suzanne Brooks: “Kidder Township is looking forward to an exciting new chapter at Split Rock! The resort has always been at the center of the township and with upcoming revitalizations it will no doubt improve our area for both visitors and residents.”

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Pocono Arts Council holiday store is open through holidays The Pocono Arts Council will host its annual Holiday Store at The Olde Engine Works located at 62 N. 3rd Street in Stroudsburg. The popular art gift shop will be open throughout the holiday season through Thursday, December 31. The artwork is located in Booth A100.

The Olde Engine Works is open daily from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving the Pocono region. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education - “Culture Builds Community.” For further information visit www.poconoarts.org or call 570-476-4460.

Farm School offered by Quiet Valley to continue In September Quiet Valley introduced a class for students in online or hybrid learning situations due to COVID restrictions. These classes, held in Quiet Valley’s Engel Education Center, will be continuing for the next semester on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning January 11. The cost is $60/ week ($10/week discount if paid by the month).

Students in grades 3-8 participating in online or hybrid learning can spend their day at Quiet Valley working on their teacher-assigned classwork with the assistance of trained

educators. Students will also have the opportunity to help out on the farm, try historical crafts and cooking, and learn about history through the Quiet Valley homestead.

There are a limited number of spots available and social-distancing measures are in place.

All money raised is used to support the mission of the non-profit historic farm museum and its educational programs.

For more information visit www.quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161.

THEME: DOCTOR’S ORDERS ACROSS 1. “Back to the Future” antagonist 5. Government Printing Office 8. Frugal driver’s acronym 11. 1952 Olympics site 12. Afghanistan’s neighbor 13. Letter-shaped girder 15. Wing-shaped 16. Narcotics agent, for short 17. Call it quits 18. *One way to improve health 20. She played a TV genie 21. Cunning 22. Golfer’s goal 23. “Kiss the Cook” garment, pl.

26. Keyboard instrument 30. Prefix for before 31. Greek god’s libation 34. Door-stopping wedge 35. Full of meaning 37. Fleur-de-___ 38. Do penance 39. Type of parrot 40. *Ask for procaine when at this office 42. *Unavoidable risk factor for many diseases 43. Rock grinding 45. *Take a spoonful of sugar to avoid this taste 47. Genetic info carrier 48. Aqua-lung 50. Criticism 52. *Annual ____ 55. Fill with spirits 56. First rate 57. Purl partner 59. Vandalized a car 60. Coconut fiber 61. Bulgarian money 62. Filling station filler 63. More of the same 64. Water carrier DOWN 1. Feathery scarf 2. ____ of Man 3. Linseed 4. Do without 5. Last Supper cup 6. Break down or analyze

7. Fairy-tale beginning 8. Internet share-able 9. Stepping stone to gain 10. Greenwich time 12. *Use a scalpel 13. Like the Vitruvian Man 14. *Stay in bed 19. *Take antihistamines to avoid this kind of nose 22. A pop 23. *Eat one a day?

24. Rap sheet listing 25. So out it’s in 26. *Worn until a bone heals 27. Piglet 28. Lightly color 29. Different spelling of emir 32. Horsefly

33. “Wizard of Oz” man 36. *Increase fluid intake 38. Elsewhere, in a courtroom 40. *____ test 41. Maltreater 44. Tattooed 46. Gridiron position 48. Record a movie 49. Diogenes, e.g.

50. ____ market 51. Big name in chips 52. Show worry 53. All over again 54. In real-time 55. *It checks your heart health 58. Road crew supply

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Seth’s Sightings The weather held off this past Sunday long enough for me to get back out front of our home to continue raking ahead of the coming rain. I raked another great big pile of leaves, while our Pointer, Bull, kept me company. I had hooked him to a long cable. He entertained himself by chewing branches off one of the Rhododendrons, fortunately mostly hidden behind a forsythia bush.

I was concerned about the weather report that predicted winds and then a thunderstorm, so I tucked the piles in protected places as I could, hoping that the weather would not undo my work.

As the weather changes from warm to cold, I’ve kept busy getting the house and office ready for winter. I’d like to believe the long-term forecasts that we will see a mild winter temperature-wise. What I fear with that is the warmer overall winter will also be a snowier one.

On that same note, with these recent big windstorms, the trees hereabouts have been

stressed, dropping branches etc. A somewhat warmer winter may be open to more ice storms, too.

This Sunday, we were out grocery shopping when our phones alerted about an incoming thunderstorm. I dropped Ruth out front of the store, but stayed in the car to keep the dogs company in case the thunder was loud.

The winds picked up, the rain restarted, and there were lightning flashes off in the distance as Ruth made it to the checkout line. Within a minute, one heck of a storm blew in. At the peak of this thing, heavy rain was blowing sideways. Ruth had the good sense to stay inside the store, timing her exit to when the storm had fully blown through.

On our return home, we switched from listening to football games to the broadcast of the SpaceX launch. It’s a thrill to see astronauts go into space again. That Dragon capsule is impressive, and the Falcon launch vehicle should be a workhorse, returning us to space quickly and with far

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Monroe County’s Veterans parade, held socially distanced on Pocono Raceway on the 8th. It was a treat. The fear of COVID kept the crowd size down, and kept the high school bands from coming out to march, but it was a great event. Bravo to organizers to hold the event, versus cancelling, and congratulations to the organizers and host Pocono Raceway. The event was also broadcast on BRC-13.

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More geese are heading south. There are large vees overhead. I’m wondering whether the beautiful weather of this week is the last hurrah ahead of snow. We talked with my sister-in-law Sharon last week, who said it had been snowing in the Spokane Valley in eastern Washington all day that day. This was the second big snow of the season there.

I have sighted many Christmas decorations already out on lawns. A few homes in town have their Christmas trees up already. Special applause goes to those folks who have

put out Thanksgiving decorations—not rushing headlong into the Christmas season just yet. I enjoy the color provided by all these decorations on these dark evenings.

Kudos to the politicians who picked up their political signs as the election wrapped up.

Now we can enjoy some peace before the election for local and County offices next spring.

The recounting and lawsuits about the Presidential election stretch things out. Pennsylvania is important again, which is a good thing, but there’s got to be a better way to get everyone counted by election night. I hope by the time we vote for Senator Pat Toomey’s replacement in two years that we can get election results by the following day as we used to.

Keep alert these next weeks over the COVID-19 virus. Do the masks and hand washing, but also find ways to support our local businesses. We’ll get through this surge, so also keep your optimism.

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30th annual Old Time Christmas happening at Quiet Valley Stop by the bonfire to get warm and listen to a story or two. Visit the Christmas putz,

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 30th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 5 and 6 and December 12 and 13 with continuous, self-guided tours from 2 to 8 p.m., with the last entrance to the farm at 7 p.m.

Admission is $5 per person with children under 3 free.

More than any other holiday, Christmas celebrations center on the traditions of our families and our heritage.

Begin a new tradition with your family this year during an outing to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where the Christmas customs of the past are brought to life. From the

softly glowing lantern light and luminaries to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Old Time Christmas is sure to become a favorite holiday pastime for many years to come.

Due to COVID concerns changes are being made to Old Time Christmas, needed for the safety of visitors, volunteers and staff. This year there will be continuous, self-guided tours of the beautifully decorated farm. Candlelit lanterns and luminaries will abound and the farm will be decked out in festive holiday finery, with plenty of photo opportunities.

watch as the “farm family” makes special gifts for their loved ones and don’t miss the

live Nativity in the lower barnyard.

See FARM CHRISTMAS, page 9

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Farm Christmas Continued from page 8

New this year, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Old Time Christmas, is the Christmas Tree Forest where decorated trees sponsored by Quiet Valley families and local businesses will be on display.

Visitors are asked to vote for their favorite tree.

Complimentary refreshments and the Holiday Gift Shop are a great way to finish your tour. The total time of your visit will be about an hour and a half. Please dress warmly.

Adjustments will be made to keep this event appropriately social-distanced. Masks are required.

All funds raised support the mission of the non-profit farm museum.

To buy tickets go to https:// quiet-valley. ticketleap.com/old-timechristmas or call the farm at 570-992-6161. Limited tickets will be available at the gate.

Old Time Christmas is held annually the first two full weekends of December. No pets or smoking please.

For more information contact Quiet Valley at 570-9926161, farm@quietvalley.org, or consult the website at www. quietvalley.org. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of 19th century agricultural history. Quiet Valley is located 3 ½ miles south of Stroudsburg, off of Business Route 209.

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Police Beat

At 1:27 p.m. on 11-1, PA State Police-Fern Ridge received a call from an Effort resident about finding an adult dog and seven of her puppies, loose. Attempts to find the owner were unsuccessful. Due to cold weather coming that night, animal rescue was contacted. The owner was located, and the mother and pups returned on 11-2.

At 10:46 p.m. on 11-7, Pocono Mountain Regional Police responded to a call out of emergency services to a home at 5307 Apache Trail in Pocono Farms, Coolbaugh Township, where a deck had collapsed. People who were on the deck when it failed were hurt. Several people were taken by PMR-EMS and St. Luke’s EMS to LV-Pocono for treatment. Coolbaugh Twp.

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Volunteer Fire Department responded, and assistance given by the Tobyhanna Army Depot F.D. An investigation is underway.

Just before noon on 11-15, PMRP were called to Dominic’s Pizza restaurant in Pocono Lake due to a suspected explosive device sitting on the driveway near to the restaurant. PMRPD officers arrived and isolated it from the public, and also called Scranton Police Explosive Ordinance Team. Scranton’s bomb squad members deemed the device was some kind of explosive that failed to detonate.

Meanwhile, PMRP officers began a canvas of the area, and evidence led to the arrest of a 62 y/o man who rented a garage nearby. He was arrested, and taken to the Monroe

County jail to await arraignment by the on-duty judge on charges of risking a catastrophe, and reckless endangering. When he was located, he also was found to be driving under the influence. He was later arraigned before district judge Richard Claypool, who set bail on the bomb charges at $25,000.

Stealin’ A 55 y/o Effort woman was caught shoplifting at the Albrightsville Dollar General in Penn Forest Twp. the afternoon of 10-21. She had taken over $132 in items, PSP-F arrested her on previous charges.

Three self-storage units at Getz Self Storage in East Side, White Haven, were broken

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At 2:20 a.m. on 11-5, PMRPD responded to a burglar alarm going off at the Super Smoke store in Pocono Summit. Officers arrived and found the back door of the store open. Backup was called and a perimeter was being established when a man came out. When he saw police, he ran back inside and tried to flee out another door. Police had arrived there, so he ran back out the back door and tried to flee by jumping over a fence. Police pursued on foot, catching up to him in the parking lot of the CVS. There, he was detained and arrested. A pat down found that he had “numerous” Oxycontin

pills and some heroin, AND some cocaine in his possession. He also had $58 in cash that he had taken from the store’s cash register. Police were able to identify him as Franklin Vazquez, 57, of Brooklyn NY. Officers on the scene of the break-in found a backpack with crowbars, bolt cutters, and a cordless circular saw — belonging to Vazquez.

Police took him to PMPRD HQ to be booked and processed, then he was taken to the Monroe County jail. Charges include multiple counts of burglary and related, resisting arrest, prowling, and drug possession. He was arraigned before District Judge Danielle Travagline, who set bail at $50,000.

See POLICE BEAT, page 11

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An 80 y/o Penn Forest Twp. woman thought she would save money on her monthly mortgage with a new program paying her mortgage via gift cards. After sending $7,210 in cards over several months, she received a collection notice from her real mortgage company — she called police, 11-6, to PSP-F, and police are investigating.

11-7, a Mount Effort Drive, Effort family called PSP-F about a contractor who was at the home to remodel a bathroom rifling through bedrooms in the home and stealing cash and jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.

A whole lot of DUIs, harassments of various sorts, and a wide variety of crashes fill out the reports these weeks. One of the more interesting involves three vehicles, one unidentified, a 2020 Nissan Altima and a 2021 Toyota 4-Runner on 11-14.

The driver of the 4-Runner was

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Additionally, in an effort to change unsafe driving behaviors in work zones, Pennsylvania’s Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement began earlier this year. The program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems can be deployed in active work zones, where workers are present, on the turnpike as well as any active work zone on a federal aid highway – this includes higher class roadways like interstates, major arterials, and numbered routes.

Registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses.

These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to driver’s licenses.

For more information on work zone safety, visit www.PennDOT. gov/Safety

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COVID holidays inspire united behaviors, expectations for life in 2021

by Mary Firestone Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Staff Writer

For many Pennsylvanians, the late fall and early winter holiday seasons hold memories of coming together with friends and loved ones; a time of happiness and unity. Unity can be defined as many things: the state of being brought together, the quality of not being divided, a condition of harmony.

In 2020, as a direct effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mandates, the physical aspect of unity has changed.

Interestingly, unity is the word used by Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine as she calls on citizens to do their respective parts in taming the resurgence of the virus. “Clearly we’re in the middle of our fall increase, but we are not at the peak,” said Levine. “The increases that we are seeing now are directly

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in response to, and a part of, those that are being experienced across the country. And our response needs to be one of unity.”

Levine notes the important role that Pennsylvanians will play in the mitigation of the virus during the 2020 holiday season and stresses the suggestion from the Department of Health to limit in-person gatherings to include only individuals regularly inside the home.

“For other family members outside of the immediate household, the visits should be kept to a remote method and try to limit as much direct contact as possible,” said Levine. “The smaller gatherings have been strongly linked to the community spread of the virus.”

Craving Connection With safety in mind, the holidays take on a new sense of unity, with a key piece missing for many this year. “People are craving that connection; there is a lack of touch. And that is something that we absolutely need as human beings,” said Dr. Dea Silbertrust, president of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.

Silbertrust stressed the value of addressing the proverbial elephant in the room as an individual and as a family.

“These holidays will be like no other,” said Silbertrust. “There is no hiding it, this year is different, and that difference will accentuate whatever has been tricky or difficult for us in the past.”

To prevent further strain, Silbertrust recommends that people be honest with themselves and others this holiday season, especially as it relates to the plans and expectations for holiday gatherings.

She says that the handling of activities, spacing, meals and masks should all be discussed in advance and with complete transparency.

Silbertrust suggests Pennsylvanians explore self-help resources to help deal with the stress of the holidays, and shared that the Pennsylvania Psychological Association has many available on its public education page: https://www. papsy.org/page/Publicfaq.

Self-Care Needed Dr. Elana Newman, professor of psychology at the University of Tulsa, echoed Silbertrust’s sentiments regarding the need for a unification of the expectations Pennsylvanians have for themselves and the people in their lives this holiday season. “Everyone needs to accept that we’re not at 100% — and that is ok,” said Newman. “Our expectations

of ourselves need to be gentle and mindful.”

Newman says the preparation for the holidays can be as useful, if not more so, than the follow through. She encourages individuals to create digital and regular activity journals, much like “diet diaries” that people use when trying to create a healthier eating plan. Newman says these journals can help account for time spent working, online on phones or other devices, and practicing healthy, restful habits.

“When you are rested, when you are focused — you can really get a lot done,” she said.

“Recovery is essential.” She suggests being mindful of the boundaries between different aspects of life and creating rituals to make those boundaries more tangible. “Symbolically cover up your computer at the end of the workday,” said Newman. “Or light a candle to signify the beginning of one activity or the end of another through your senses (of smell and sight).”

Newman explains that people should also consider the weather as they are preparing for the holidays and the coming season in potential “lockdown.” She says that as winter comes, individuals should be even more aware of the physical and mental need to get time outdoors each day.

“Ask yourself, ‘How am I going to manage during the winter months? Do I need to order long underwear? What are the best times of day to get out? And how am I going to get my kids out of the house?’” said Newman.

Regarding the holidays, she encourages people to totally disconnect from work and hide their phones and other devices from themselves. “Whatever aspects of the holidays are important to you — spirituality, family, community — immerse yourself in it,” she said. “It’s not easy to disconnect, it takes work and practice — some of us need more practice than others.”

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Alexander S. Diamond to Julie A. Mahaffey, Feasterville, property at 25 Spencer Lane, Albrightsville, $144,900.

Andrew Leadbeater to Kamel Boukerrou, Brooklyn, New York, Lot V1805, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $9,000.

Katharine S. Laudati to Alnona G. Demaria Outwater, 13 Pine Tree Road, Albrightsville, Lot 110, Section A, Indian Mountain Lakes, $59,000.

Michael Waelz to Michael Waelz, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, property at C19 Indian Trail, $1.

Richard Bayer to Michael J. McGill, Philadelphia, property at 56 Pope Lane, Albrightsville, $188,000.

Michael Kaplun to Boris Sherman, Brooklyn, New York, Lot 1026, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $250,000.

Great Pocono Homes, LLC, to Wico E. Van Genderen, P.O. Box 655, Albrightsville, Lot V1468, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $5,000.

Bogin Kyle Zuercher to Brian W. Roder, Blakeslee, property at 157 Gower Road, Albrightsville, $170,500.

Jeffrey A. Burger to Maryanna Bogucki, Yonkers, New York, property at 140 Stoney Creek Road, $106,000.

Christy M. Solowej to Frank Cerminaro

THE JOURNAL OF PENN-KIDDER, NOVEMBER–DECEMBER, 2020— PAGE 15 III, Douglassville, property at 196 Smith Road, $265,000.

Jane A. Bogle to Edgar A. Ruano, 3170 Forest St., Lehighton, property at 183 Eliot Lane, Albrightsville, $209,000.

Reba H. Groff to Justin Gambone, Millersville, lots 29 and 31, Bear Creek Lakes, $10,000.

Louis A. Mongello to William D. Clark Jr., West Chester, property at 28 Sandburg Glen, Albrightsville, $215,000.

Benjamin C. Craig to Benjamin Francis Craig, Point Pleasant, property at 166 Wylie Circle, Albrightsville,$1.

Denise Capasso to Ryan M. Bornstein, P.O. Box 1822, Albrightsville, property at 39 Hopkins Circle, Albrightsville, $540,000.

Richard Hutchinson to Sky Properties, LLC, Doylestown, Lot 1239, Section III, Towamesing Trails, $15,250.

Christopher Kane to Sky Properties, LLC, Doylestown, Lot 1524, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $12,000.

Laurence J. Dougherty to Tish Salim Bey, Abington, property at 27 Dillon Way, Albrightsville, $163,500.

Arthur C. Meza to Sergey Shapka, Corona, New York, property at 38 Shawnee Trail, Albrightsville, $147,777.

Kevin Becker to Carole Stratton, Trevose, property at 207 Chapman Circle, Albrightsville, $165,000.

William H. Wheeler to Andrew Carbona-

ro, 32 Basswood Court, Albrightsville, property at 32 Basswood Court, $128,000.

Christian D. Fehrenbacher to Susan Yanavok, 41 Autumn Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 41 Autumn Lane, $92,500.

Joseph Andl to Kathleen M. Wiseman, Philadelphia, property at 5 Hickory Drive, Albrightsville, $185,000.

Kane W. Nelson Sr. to Tracey Nelson, 82 Whitman Lane, P.O. Box 2075, Albrightsville, property at 782 Whitman Lane, $1.

Federico Perez to Andrianna Perez, Jersey City, New Jersey, Lot 934, Section 3, Mt. Pocahontas, $6,000.

Land Trustings, LLC, to Renold Mitchell, New York, New York, two transactions on Mt. Pocahontas, including Lot 1361, Section 5, and Lot 1358, Section 5, $6,000 each.

Robert J. Taptich to Robert Crossfield, Philadelphia, Lot VI 215, Section VI, Towamensing Trails, $18,500.

Marion L. Mraz to Douglas R. Mattson, Havertown, Lot 1, Section H, Laurel Hill Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $15,000.

Nicholas E. Brandish to Nicholas E. Brandish, 15 Shelly Court, P.O. Box 1142, Albrightsville, $1.

Harry Guardiola to Dennis Pinto, 60 Bluejay Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 60 Bluejay Drive, $209,000.

Joseph Edward Laschenski III to Michael E. Witzel, 28 Chinook Trail, Albrightsville, property at 28 Chinook Trail, $138,000.

Rolston Elmon Christopher to Craig Mazzola, 111 Patten Circle, Albrightsville, property at 111 Patten Circle, $280,000.

Tammy M. Ewer to Neil Hoffman, Philadelphia, property at 11 Orange Lane, $117,500.

James Mullin Jr. to Crystal Dubin, 17 Kathy Court, Albrightsville, property at 17 Kathy Court, $292,500.

Eric I. Neal to Richard Reinert, Southampton, property at 19 Parker Trail, Albrightsville, $149,000.

T & B Ventures, LLC, to Ellina Enton, Southampton, property at 632 S. Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, $130,000.

Lee L. Burg to Michael G. Messer, Oreland, property at 460 Kilmer Trail, Albrightsville, $169,900.

Joseph Mancini to Christopher J. Teefy, Schwenksville, property at 21 Dillon Way, Albrightsville, $235,000.

Yolanda Taraschi to John P. Ciavarella III, P.O. Box 93, Lake Harmony, Lot V509, Section V, Towamensing Township, $1,000.

JCS Poconos, Inc., to JCS Poconos, Inc., Centreville, Virginia, Lot 1879A, Section IV, Towamensing Township, $1.

Jane Muller to Jane Rita Muller, Carls-

bad, California, property on Mountain View Drive, $1.

Robert Stires to Gershon P. Herczeg, Brooklyn, New York, property at 762 Stony Mountain Road, Albrightsville, $180,000.

Keith Parker to Sean Rose, Blue Bell, Towamensing Trails Lot 1781, Section IV, $8,000.

Annette Chimenti to Scioto Properties SP 16, LLC, Powell, Ohio, Lot 1329, Phase III, Towamensing Trails, $170,400.

Francis Reuter to Timothy Reuter, Luxemburg, property at 271 Panther Run Road, $1.

Radomir Bulayev to Richard Rodriguez, Summit, New Jersey, property at 9 Winding Way, Albrightsville, $269,900.

Karen G. Fornash to Mayumi Suzuki, New York, New York, property at 283 Penn Forest Trail, Albrightsville, $240,000.

Carmine Cook to Jacek Wasielak, Ivyland, Bear Creek Lakes Lot 162, Mountain View Area, $23,000.

Keith Reid to Paul Carter, Warminster, property at 174 Teddyuscung Trail, Albrightsville, $225,000.

Edward T. Darrah Sr. to Dennis M. Fleming, North Merrick, New York, property at 26 Walnut Lane, Albrightsville, $123,000.

Marsha J. Latterman to Frank Evans, 55 Seneca Road, Albrightsville, property at 55 Seneca Road, $155,000.

Phyllis Philo to Robert Bekesy, 60 Boxwood Circle, Jim Thorpe, property at B61 Boxwood Circle, $5,500.

Sheriff of Carbon County to Lehigh County Employees Federal Credit Union, Allentown, property at 11 Masters Trail, Albrightsville, $1.

Soldi Brothers, LLC, to Scott A. Brown, 14 Twin Lake Road, Albrightsville, property at 14 Twin Lake Road, $177,500.

John J. Mroz to John J. Mroz, 37 White Oak Dive, Jim Thorpe, property at 37 White Oak Drive, $1.

Robert Passantino to Zoran Nedeljkovic, Brooklyn, New York, property at 38 Poplar Drive, $155,000.

Andrew Pagano to Joseph E. Laschenski III, Harleysville, Lot 1615, Section III, and Lot 2206, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $46,000.

Michael Talarico to Michael W. Roth, Brentwood, New York, Lot 376, Section 6, Penn Forest Streams, $8,000.

Dominick Yannotta to Margot Yannotta, Oldwick, New Jersey, Lot V1845, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $1.

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Esther Quiles Rivera to Patricia A. Webb, Levittown, Lot 1845, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $160,000.

Lindsey Ruth Gardner Warren to Allen F. Broadbent, Maple Glen, property at 14 Petrarch Trail, Albrightsville, $189,000.

Stephen P. Blaine to Philip J. Razler, Philadelphia, property at 119 Whitman Lane, Albrightsville, $139,900.

William J. Ashmore to Richard Grillone, Southampton, property at 256 Towamensing Trails, $174,200.

Martin J. Lass to Ivette Shoemaker, Neshanic Station, New Jersey, property at 15 Spencer Lane, Albrightsville, $130,000.

Todd L. Henshaw to Jennifer Anne Behler, 121 Honeysuckle Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 121 Honeysuckle Drive, $179,900.

Edward B. Myles to Lorraine Floravanti, Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, Indian Mountain Lakes Lot 1004, Section N-I, $15,000.

Lance Bunker to Peter Buoncristiano, Clayton, Delaware, property at 1425 State Rt. 534, Albrightsville, $150,000.

Elizabeth J. Beyer to Harry W. Haller III, P.O. Box 4093, Jim Thorpe, property at 165 Mountain View Drive, $115,000.

Christopher A. Soboleski Jr. to Paige Coburn, Pompano Beach, Florida, property at 178 Teddyuscung Trail, Albrightsville, $165,000.

Michael D. Long to Susan Snover Probert, 72 Sekani Trail, Albrightsville, property at 72 Sekani Trail, $255,000.

Carolyn A. Rose to Steven Berry, 15 Tupelo Sat., Jim Thorpe, property at 227 Delaware Ave., $11,500.

Susman Family Revocable Trust Agreement to Willy Quezada, 1 Shawnee Trail, Albrightsville, lots 513 and 514, Section N-I, Towamensing Trails, $151,500.

Mark A. Domski to Alyssa Graber, 60 White Birch Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 60 White Birch Drive, $199,000.

Margaret M. Wrenn to Thomas R. Wrenn, 81 Narragansett Trail, P.O. Box 1154, Albrightsville, property at 189 Petrarch Trail, Albrightsville, $1.

Jonathan C. Basty to David Rochkind, Wenonah, New Jersey, property at 16 Wilde Glen, Albrightsville, $237,000.

Jay W. Blumenthal to John Ondush, Whitehall, property at 80 Hemlock Drive, $30,000.

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Unity…

Compassion Over Conflict

ercises to promote a calm and enjoyable experience together this year.

season, whether by reaching out to a local organization or through ideas of their own.

Beyond the household unit, Continued from page 14 Warfield says checking in on many people find reuniting elderly or disabled members of As Pennsylvanians prepare with friends and family creates Giving and Service for a time of disconnecting or exacerbates anxiety. Sue The spirit of community and the neighborhood or community, picking up trash along from the stressful distractions Scheff, author of Shame Naservice to the community is the streets or in local parks from external forces, some are tion, offers a mantra for the a holiday tradition for many facing stress related to their 2020 holiday season.

Pennsylvanians. Volunteering and sending cards or letters to residents in assisted-living nuclear household unit. Some “Compassion over conflict,” fulfills the promise of unity communities in the area are all parents are finding themselves she said. “We are finally at the within families, social circles overwhelmed by personal and end of a very stressful year. and larger communities across great, safe options for service.

She says these activities can professional issues, while oth- This is the time to have comthe commonwealth. bring unity in families during ers are concerned about their passion for others rather than “You’re doing good for oththe winter season and into the children’s and teens’ education shaming them because they ers while you’re doing good new year. and social development during may have a difference of opin- for yourself,” said Samantha “Maybe your family used to the pandemic. ion or [in our opinion] may Jo Warfield, spokesperson for Dr. Levine provides a helpful not be being socially responAmeriCorps. “You don’t have have a football game before metaphor as it relates to the sible.” to choose one or the other.” the Thanksgiving meal, but now they’re spread across the virus. “Find the eye of the hurScheff goes on to stress the Warfield shared that Pennvalue of perspective this holistate. Make volunteering your ricane,” she said. “The hurrisylvanians involved in volunpre-meal ‘event’ this year,” day season, and she points out teering tallied 3.5 million in cane’s forces are strong and dangerous, so it is important that many people have recent- 2018, contributing 341 million says Warfield. “Then, when you’re done you can come back to find ways to create the safe, ly lost their jobs, are strughours of services, worth $8.2 gling with remote work while centered area — the eye of the billion, to the project commu- and share pictures and stories hurricane — for yourself and caring for young children or nities. She suggests individuals as you connect for a virtual Thanksgiving meal together.” your family.” are potentially facing eviction and families consider volunThe COVID-19 pandemic In addition to serving as or forbearance — all during a teering in the 2020 holiday heated political time locally the secretary of health for the and across the nation.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dr. Levine is also the “Adults need to be mindful in understanding that professor of pediatrics and the holidays are not a place psychiatry at the Penn State College of Medicine and has a for arguing,” said Scheff. background in pediatrics and “Conversations are about adolescent medicine. She says exchanging ideas, thoughts and opinions — and can be that the time of the pandemic extremely interesting, but continues to be one of stress for children and teens in Penn- the moment they get heated and tempers flare, no one is sylvania, and it is crucial for parents and caregivers to pro- listening anymore, and no vide guidance through healthy one wins.” communication, one-on-one Scheff says that using listenand family activities and ing skills and identifying when it is time to agree to disagree is oversight of school and social one of the most important exconnections.

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and other hardships in 2020 have wreaked havoc on plans and expectations for much of the year, leaving many Pennsylvanians feeling aimless and searching for sense and purpose in their lives: their homes, families, workplaces and communities; and destroying any semblance of togetherness and unity they once knew.

Pioneer endocrinologist Hans Seyle once said, “It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” The holiday season offers an opportunity for people across the commonwealth to regain or strengthen themselves and their relations and experiences with friends and loved ones, and to set the tone for the new year.

“I am confident that we will get through this — as a nation, as a commonwealth,” said Dr. Levine. “But we need to stand together.”