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Dry Hydrants top news at Kidder Twp. Supers’ meeting by Seth Isenberg Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company chief Ralph Lennon reported at November 28’s Kidder Township Board of

Supervisors meeting that all the paperwork is done for the dry hydrant at the end of Wood Street at Lake Harmony. Work is expected to be done in December. The dry hydrant at Jack Frost

National’s pond by Jack Frost Road was installed in November. Lennon also asked for donations of toys for the LHVFC’s toy drive for the Ronald McDonald House in

Philadelphia. Toys can be dropped off at the Municipal Building or on Saturdays, at the fire house. In business, supervisors approved the Wisser conditional subdivision in Albrightsville, and tabled both Split Rock Country Club subdivisions – a three-lot and a one-lot – until the December meeting. SRCC owner Shelly Lutz raised a See KIDDER, page 2

Penn Forest Twp. continues no tax budgeting policy by Seth Isenberg

The new dry hydrant on Jack Frost Road at the golf course pond is now in place. Here, Lake Harmony’s new 2022 Spartan tanker/pumper is flowing 1000 gallons per minute of water through its deck gun. Photos by Joe Lennon

Penn Forest Township supervisors, at their meeting on November 6, approved a $2,614,028 budget for general operations — again with revenues in place so that there will be no

township taxes. Also approved was $272,345 for paving and road projects – revenues already in place there, and $681,300 for sanitation. In working with the Natural Lands Trust, the See PENN FOREST, page 2

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Continued from page 1 concern about another set of family properties, those along Route 940 that would be affected by the widening of the state road, taking some of their property. The Split Rock Resort has appealed the county appraisal of the valuation of its property and buildings, looking to reduce their taxes. Supervisors agreed to pay a fair share of the cost of an independent appraisal of the property. Roadmaster/supervisor Noel Torres reported that tree work is complete on Kresge Lane and Meckes Lane and is moving into Lake Harmony. Patrolman Allen Strohl has completed his probationary time and

police chief Matthew Kuzma recommended him for hiring. Supervisors did so unanimously. Kidder Township Police responded to 153 calls in November. Mary Farnschlader, retired LAKE NEWS editor/owner, told supervisors that she had made a call to Kidder Police regarding an issue, and praised the responses and work of the three Kidder officers that she dealt with. “They were all outstanding,” she reported. Bills of $175,056 were paid. The budget workshop on November 8 produced a budget for 2024, which will be advertised in The Times News and available at the township office. Manager Suzanne Brooks reminded the public that the December meeting of the supervisors will be Thursday the 22nd at 6:30 p.m.

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township will hold a set of monthly zoning and SALDO workshops, starting December 14 at 3 p.m. in the municipal building, continuing each second Thursday of the following months. The public is encouraged to attend. There will be a public hearing ahead of December 4’s regular meeting for the public to comment on updates to township codes.

Digital Sign Nearly a dozen families turned out from Bear Creek Lakes to speak out against any proposal to erect a digital sign on Route 903 at the township park. Concerns start at light pollution, and it being a waste of money, to whether the sign could reduce property values near it, whether the sign can be effective when drivers speed by at 55 miles-per-hour, and whether the sign would encourage more signs like it on the commercial stretch. Supervisor Dr. Pat Holland is firmly opposed to the signs, explaining that “I want to keep what we have here, here…” keeping the feel of the area rural. Constructive ideas were floated — put the sign at the municipal building, as well as look at ways to light the soccer fields as the soccer program at the park continues to grow. No decisions were made. Dr. Holland also suggested a gravel walk path north from the township park to the ice cream shop property so that there is a safer way to walk to and from the park. The idea gained no traction. Bear Creek Lake families also came with a question about when an owner of a

Short-Term Rental property comes to stay in their own building, do they need to follow the STR rules. The answer is that the property, once it becomes an STR, remains so during the owner’s use and they would need to follow the rules set for their own renters.

Roads and Maintenance In roadmaster and supervisors’ chairman Roger Meckes’ report, the township will advertise for part-time plow truck drivers (no CDL needed). They will also hire as backup when needed during snowstorms an 8-ton truck and driver at $200 an hour from Shiffer Bituminous, and will contract with Austin Logistics for a 2-ton truck and driver for $180 an hour. Shiffer completed paving of an emergency road drainpipe replacement on Smith Road, putting a new heavy-duty plastic pipe in place of the old steel pipe which had mostly rotted away. Cost for the pipe was $453 and for the paving $750. Supervisors decided to buy an extra 140’ of 15” road pipe from Fry’s Plastic for $1,994 in order to have it on hand when the rest of the old steel pipes on Smith Road get replaced – likely to be done next spring. Given the backlog on obtaining plow trucks, the township has ordered ahead for a 2024 Crew Cab F350 from Miracle Ford, to be delivered the summer of ’24 with a Reading utility body. It will come with a Western V-plow for a total price of $89,562. Titan Tree Service is working its way along township roads and will be working through the township over the next several months. Supervisors approved a request to send fire police to

Jim Thorpe to aid in traffic control during the Veterans Parade. Indian Mountain Lakes’ bus stop and recreation area project is complete. Supervisors unanimously approved releasing the $173,815 escrow on the project. Other business items included a letter from a resident asking for a traffic signal on Route 93 at Maury Road – no action taken; Additional software will be added to the township’s OPENGOV system to allow for online applications for on-lot sewage system permits at a cost of $3,705; Zoning for the month of October reports 48 zoning permits and 20 building permits – 7 for new homes. There will be an electronics recycling day for Penn Forest Township residents on November 18 at the Transfer Station from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the trucks are full. Some items have a cost to recycle. Check with the township as to which, and how much. The Transfer Station will be closed for Veterans Day. The municipal building will be closed November 23 and 24, in observance of Thanksgiving.

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Carbon County EE Center hosts December craft programs The Carbon County Environmental Education Center has several creative opportunities on tap for December. On Saturday, December 9, Naturalist Jeannie Carl leads a “melt and pour” handmade soap workshop, with natural oils and fragrances. Participants will leave the program with

three to four bars to take home, and all materials are supplied for a $25 fee. The program is open to ages 16 and up at begins at 10 am. On Wednesday, December 13 the center holds its annual Christmas Craft program, where a variety of natural and other materials are

Open Skate will benefit Toys for Tots Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza will open its doors for public ice skating on Tuesday, December 5, for the Toys for Tots Open Skate in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy or making a $5 contribution to Toys for Tots is permitted to participate. An emphasis is being put on toys for children ages 10 and up to help the growing demand. The Open Skate will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be available for purchase with partial proceeds donated to Toys for Tots. Guests will have the opportunity to win some great prizes at the event including tickets to select Mohegan Sun Arena events. This is the only day throughout the year that the public is allowed to skate on the ice at Mohegan Sun Arena, home to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Patrons must bring their own skates. Mohegan Sun Arena will not have skates on site for rent

and all guests that will be going on to the ice will need to be wearing skates. A limited number of skate rentals are available at the Toyota SportsPlex (Community Ice Rink) at Coal St. in Wilkes-Barre for $4 per pair starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 4. Proper photo ID and a credit card must be presented to rent skates. All skates must be returned to the Toyota SportsPlex at Coal St. before 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6.

supplied to inspire holiday creativity. Participants are encouraged to bring their own craft supplies to use or share, such as ribbon, candles, and small decorations. Families are welcome,

and a $5 per-adult donation is requested. The center also continues “Yarn Tuesdays” meeting December 5 and 12, where participants can learn to knit or crochet. All

Open House for model railroad display The Carbon Model Railroad Society will hold its Holiday Open House at 529 Ore Street in Bowmanstown on Thursdays, December 7, and January 4, from 7-9 p.m. The open house also be open on Saturdays and Sundays, December 2 & 3, 9 & 10, and January 6 & 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. The main HO scale display is in various stages of completion and is an excellent learning tool. The club’s HO and N displays will also be in operation and there will be a Model Railroad – Yard Sale with new and pre-owned trains and accessories.

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Admission is free; donations are welcome. For more info call Garry at 610-826-6636 or visit www. cmrs.info.

materials and refreshments are supplied for a $15 donation. Experienced crafters are welcome to sit in on the fun as well. Space is limited. All programs require preregistration, which can be done by calling CCEEC at (570) 645-8597. The center is located at the west end of Mauch Chunk Lake Park, just outside Jim Thorpe along the Lentz Trail highway.

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Favorite Disney characters return to Wilkes-Barre Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers so be prepared to join this magical search and help unlock an epic

journey when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party delivers an unforgettable experience at the ASM Global managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza from January 11-15. Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he

Wilkes U awards degrees Wilkes University awarded more than 300 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on Sept. 10. The event was held at the McHale Athletic

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attempts to capture her magic. Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney●Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead and discover a vibrantly colorful performance with skeletons atop sway poles dancing over the audience in a beautiful cultural celebration of family. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle and sing along with Elsa as video projection creates a kaleidoscope of crystals to help build her ice palace. Witness Belle lift into the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life high over the ice.

Demonstrate the power of teamwork when Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie recruit the Green Army Men for a daring rescue in Andy’s room. Laugh hysterically as the hilarious pirates flip, tumble, and twist on tumble tracks, stilts and more in an effort to showcase their talents for Captain Hook. Sail away with Moana on her daring voyage across the ocean and bravely encounter the fiery wrath of Te Ka. And make memories with your whole family during Aladdin and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out magical celebration.

Performances are Thursday, January 11, 7 p.m.; Friday, January 12, 7 p.m.; Saturday, January 13, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sunday, January 14, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; and Monday, January 15, 12 p.m. Family friendly ticket pricing is available. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the NBT Bank Box Office. *Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand. For local Wilkes-Barre event info visit https://www. disneyonice.com/mickeyssearch-party/wilkes-barrepa-mohegan-sun-arena

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Fire Company Reports for November Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Co. #2

Nov. 25 – PFT’s Volunteer Fire Companies participated the Christmas tree lighting event at Penn Forest Park. Nov. 24, Engine 2210, Tanker 2233, and Rescue 2255, with seventeen volunteers, responded to a working dwelling fire on Bear Creek Drive, Bear Creek Dairy. Crews assisted with extinguishment and overhaul upon arrival. Districts 12 (PFTVFC#1), 4, 11, and Lehighton ALS also responded. Nov. 23 Engine 2210, Tanker 2233, and Ladder 2222 responded to a fire alarm on Maury Road with District 12. Nov. 23 Engine 2210 and Tanker 2233, with sixteen volunteers, responded to a fire alarm on Hawthorne Drive, Bear Creek Lakes with District 12. Nov. 23 Rescue 2255, Engine 2210, and Command 2277, with seventeen volunteers, assisted Lehighton ALS on Nosirrah Road, Mt. Pocahontas. Nov. 16 Brush 2244, Tanker 2233, and Engine 2210 responded to a brush fire on Stony Mountain Road. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded. Nov. 3 Engine 2210 and Ladder 2222 responded to a CO alarm on Juniper Lane, Indian Mountain Lakes. District 12 also responded. PFTVFD#2’s 2023 Fund Drive has mailed. Fund drive donations assist with a large percentage of our operations. No donation

not update their fire calls, but are listed in #2’s callouts.

is too small – suggested contributions: $52 ($1/ week) or $104 ($2/week). Now accepting PayPal for your convenience. 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 --Open Burning is permitted in Penn Forest Township with restrictions, refer to the Township burning ordinance. If you are going to conduct a controlled burn, you need to:

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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue brings first-ever Shorty Gras Tour to F.M. Kirby Center Jazz-funk prodigy Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue will return to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, February 27, as

part of the 2024 Shorty-Gras Tour with special guest The Soul Rebels. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org,

ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, or by calling 570-8261100. To become a Kirby Center

member visit: https://www. kirbycenter.org/support/ membership/ Trombone Shorty has announced his first-ever Shorty Gras tour, which will launch on February 16, just three days after Mardi Gras. The tour will bring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue’s high-energy New Orleans party to the east coast for a special 3-week run of performances. They’ll be joined by another New Orleans staple, The Soul Rebels. Shorty Gras has become a beloved New Orleans tradition since its inaugural

year in 2020, a featured event as part of the Krewe de Freret Parade in the lead up to Mardi Gras (the Krewe de Freret Parade is scheduled for February 3). Trombone Shorty leads the parade on his own signature float, and concludes with the Shorty Gras ball at Mardi Gras World, featuring a who’s who of musical guests. Previous performers include Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Flo Rida, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Rebirth Brass Band and others. This year, Shorty will bring this distinctly New Orleans Mardi Gras party on the road for the first time.

Rojas performs in choral concert Aaliyah Rojas of Albrightsville, Pa., took part in the Albright College “Masterworks” choral concert, Oct. 7, in the college’s Memorial Chapel. “In the world of choral music, there are compositions that every chorus member dreams of singing — works that have left a mark on the history of music,” said director Derrick

Thompson, Ph.D., director of choral activities and assistant professor of music. “These compositions can stir our souls and transport us to new realms of emotion.” A graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School, Rojas is studying Theatre at Albright and participated as an alto in Albright Chorale. Rojas is also Choral Librarian.

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Seth’s Sightings I am thankful for family, and over Thanksgiving we were blessed to share in two family gatherings. The first was on Thanksgiving Day in Annapolis, Maryland. We drove in for the event, and then stayed overnight. We were part of a group of 15. There was a couple from New Orleans, and then the next farthest were New Yorkers. We were arrived and settled in time for the removal of the turkey from the oven, watching it just fall off the bone as it was carved. It was a very traditional meal, and a very nice gathering. The next day we enjoyed brunch with many of the family members before heading off toward home. (Some were already away.) I treated Ruth with a trip over the Bay Bridge on our trip home. We passed under some floating seagulls as we made it towards the eastern shore — close enough to almost touch. We drove in light traffic along Maryland’s Eastern Shore and reached Delaware to take advantage of gas prices at $2.99.9 per gallon. We only encountered traffic on I-95 and were happily home mid-evening. Ruth enjoyed a frenetic Small Business Saturday, having fun making the rounds of White Haven businesses. She reported festive decorations, happy shoppers, and holiday music, adding up to a bustling atmosphere. At 12:30 we headed south back to Maryland for a family gathering near Ellicott City. This Thanksgiving weekend tradition on the Alpert side of my family brought members from as far away

as Boston and New York City. It took the group from New Jersey the longest to get there, encountering holiday weekend traffic that turned their 3-hour ride into 6. We encountered volume delays where I-81 and I-78 come together, and then again on the Baltimore beltway, but arrived on time. This gathering had 29 people, from ages 1 to the mid-70s. The no-turkey gathering featured salmon and rockfish, lots of salads and breads. As always, it was fun to see the littlest of the family. The youngest had just begun to stand and talk. We chose to head home at night in order to beat the Thanksgiving Sunday traffic. We encountered no traffic on

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an easy ride home. Our Sunday was a chance to recover, doing a little yard work, and a little shopping but keeping close to home to listen to the end of the Eagles game. A thrilling ending for another win, it’s an exciting year. Next up — the 49ers, and then the Seahawks and Cowboys, so the team needs to get healed up and be ready. Penn State easily beat Michigan State, and now awaits bowl selection. We heard most of the game as we travelled — the solid win showed the team’s versatility and depth of talent. The WBS Penguins are back home on the 2nd versus Springfield, with six more home games this

month — December 8, 9, 13, 16 and two versus Charlotte on the 29th and 30th. There are plenty of good seats, and a 12-pack of flexible game tickets is $306 for lower bowl seating. Penn State football beat Rutgers and Michigan State soundly, no surprise, and now awaits the college football playoffs which will likely take both Ohio State and Michigan, leaving Penn State and Iowa (who also had a very good year), to be the BIG10 representatives at the top bowl games. This year’s UConn Lady Huskies look to be something special. With all that talent and Hall-of-Fame coaches, they will be fun to watch.

The snows this past week should help the hunters track their prey. A local and her dad each got a 9-point buck last week, and just as bear season was closing, her grand-dad got a small bear. Good hunting. The cold days this week and regular cold nights have Jack Frost Mountain ready to open this weekend (way to go snowmakers!). Big Boulder is likely for opening mid-month. Welcome Skiers. Welcome also to Christmas music season. I’m learning the Hippopotamus song. May this season bring you healing and continued good health.

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White Coat ceremony welcomes Rosahac Nathan Rosahac of Jim Thorpe was presented with a powerful symbol of the medical profession at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s 15th annual White Coat Ceremony. The event welcoming the school’s Class of 2027 was held Aug. 5, in Scranton. “The White Coat Ceremony is a highlight of the academic year at our medical school,” said Geisinger Commonwealth’s president and dean, Julie Byerley, M.D., M.P.H. “Welcoming these new students and watching them take their first step of initiation into the medical profession is always a joy. And because almost half of this incoming class are members of the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program,

we are greeting a large number of future Geisinger physicians who will care for our communities. That’s another great reason to celebrate today.” The Class of 2027’s 115 future doctors participated in a ceremony, held in common with virtually every other medical school in the nation, designed to welcome new medical students into the profession. Students recited an oath acknowledging their responsibilities as future physicians and their obligations to future patients. Then they were cloaked with the white coat - the mantle of the medical profession. White coats were provided by The Stanley J. Dudrick, M.D., and Alan G. Goldstein Endowed Fund. Lawrence Sampson,

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M.D., presented the Dr. Lester Saidman Memorial Lecture, named in honor of the respected physician and educator from Luzerne County. Dr. Sampson is chief of the Section of Vascular Surgery at Guthrie. Over the years, surgical residents and medical students have recognized his excellence as an educator with numerous teaching awards, including outstanding faculty mentor in 2021. Geisinger Commonwealth

School of Medicine (Geisinger Commonwealth) is a member of the Geisinger family. Geisinger Commonwealth offers a community-based model of medical education with campuses in Danville, Doylestown, Scranton, Sayre and Wilkes-Barre. Geisinger Commonwealth offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) degrees. The college’s innovative curriculum, focused on

caring for people in the context of their lives and their community, attracts the next generation of physicians and scientists from within its 17-county region in northeastern and north central Pennsylvania, as well as from across the state and the nation. Geisinger Commonwealth is committed to non-discrimination in all employment and educational opportunities. Visit www. geisinger.edu/gcsom.

NEPA Civil War speaker at Roundtable The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table will meet on Thursday, December 14, at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, 730 Memorial Highway, Dallas. The program for the evening will be presented by E.J. Murphy. Murphy is an educator and historian from Scranton. He teaches

social studies at the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School and is a tour guide for the Waverly Community House’s Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tour of Waverly. E.J. has also written as a guest contributor to the Pennsylvania in the Civil War blog as well as the blog for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, is the co-host of the podcast Been Lit: The Hidden History of the Electric City, and has lectured about the Civil War era throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Murphy will be speaking on the Civil War era in

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Police Beat 11-22, An alert bank employee was able to prevent a fraud on a Blakeslee senior who followed instructions from her computer about paying off $19,800 in fraudulent purchases on her banking cards. She went to the bank and withdrew the funds, then returned home. A bank employee then called her to see if she was okay, and she explained to the employee why she took out the money. The employee recommended that she put the money back in her accounts and to call police. PA State Police would like the public to know that no one is going to call you and ask for funds to fix your computer or pay for crimes committed against you. Contact your local police or State Police for questions or reports concerning fraud. PSPFern Ridge. 11-23, 2:56 p.m., Miguel A. Lopez Jr., 31, of Philadelphia, drowned while kayaking with three juveniles on a lake by Beaver Dam Road in Emerald Lakes,

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Tunkhannock Twp. One of the juvenile’s kayaks overturned and Lopez went into the water to try to right the kayak. The juvenile was wearing a life jacket, Lopez was not. Unable to right the kayak, he and the juvenile were attempting to swim to shore but he went under. Pocono Mountain Regional Police coordinated rescue and search teams from over a dozen fire departments. Dive teams were able to recover his body. 11-28, 2:36 p.m., a 60 y/o tractor-trailer driver from Elizabeth, NJ, was driving Interstate 80 east in a snow squall. He drove off the road, over a guide rail and down a steep embankment into several trees. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Lake Harmony VFD teams extricated the man from the wreckage. 11-16, an 18 y/o Kunkletown driver was driving Sugar Hollow Road in Effort at 2 a.m. and drove into a herd of deer. He hit one, and in steering out of the herd’s way, also hit a tree. Neither he nor

his passenger were hurt. These weeks have plenty of fender-bender accidents, a bunch of DUIs, and some assaults/harassments. There were also reports of a rape, and a suicide attempt.

PennDOT news Crews continue crack sealing and pothole repairs ahead of winter weather. Milling, drainage and paving work on the Turnpike in Carbon County and Luzerne Counties continues until the asphalt plants close. Some projects keep working at night. Traffic will be restricted to a single lane… drive with caution — there are lots of workers on the roads with this project. Two huge cranes are making slow progress in moving large metal frames into place to support pieces of the new span of the Turnpike across the Lehigh River. Plow drivers, seasonal winter staff and year-round jobs are open at PennDOT. Go to PennDOT.gov and locate Job Opportunities.

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In search of another time—Video Time by Nicholas Vassilakos

our outings to go outside and enjoy the escape from our home in Brooklyn. Our house in Albrightsville did not have internet. We barely even had cell phone service. The only device

When you were born and raised alongside the hustle and bustle that New York City brings, it was always a treat for my family to be able to take a weekend trip up to our house in Albrightsville. Whether my parents knew it or not, they weren’t just driving my sister and I to Pennsylvania, (via Google Maps, October 2013) they were we owned was one small also introducing us to television with a built-in an environment void of VCR. background noise that I One of the pleasures had become accustomed of our weekend stays in to. These trips were well Albrightsville was the Friday before the age of the evening visit to the video smartphone, social media, store, aptly named Video and streaming services and Time. we were encouraged to use

Video Time was a small video store in the Old Stage Plaza on Route 903 in Albrightsville next to the D&D Cigar and Cigarette Outlet. Upon entering, I can vividly remember being greeted by “The Chicken Machine” game, which dispensed miniature eggs with prizes inside that sat to the left of the entrance. Customers would be welcomed by the worn, brown carpeting and the smell that came with stacks of used VHS tapes on shelves. Being a young child at the time, my early memories of Video Time remind me of how I was introduced to the children’s television show Goosebumps. While R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps franchise has grown in popularity in recent

years, Video Time stocked clamshell VHS tapes of several episodes that aired on Fox in 1996. I remember enjoying these episodes so much that it made it a goal to collect the sixty-two original books. My sister, on the other hand, was not fond of this episode and still brings up the nightmares it gave her to this day. Another memory that Video Time brought back was the time we rented the movie Jack Frost. You may be reminded of the 1998 Christmas fantasy comedy film starring Michael Keaton who stars as the eponymous title character. So did we. It turns out, we actually rented the 1997 black comedy slasher film, also titled “Jack Frost”. That one did not turn out to be much of a family movie. Right about the time Video

Time closed, I can even remember the last movie we rented, which was the 2004 family comedy Christmas with the Kranks. Video Time was more than just a video store to me, it brought my family the opportunity to entertain ourselves for a short, welldeserved family weekend. It started my hobby of movies and the memories have allowed me to start a new hobby, collecting used VHS tapes. While VHS movies stopped being produced in 2006, the memories they bring have been carried into 2023. At this time, I am interested in any contacts, pictures, or any shared memories of Video Time that the community can share. Please send your information to nicholas. vassilakos@gmail.com

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Carbon County property transfers through November 12 Kidder Township

Jeffrey M. Albrecht to Jacqueline Guaman Belleville, New Jersey, property at 6 Sage Road, Lake Harmony, $310,000. Mountain Laurel Resorts Holdings, LLC, to Laurel Hospitality, LLC, Lakewood, New Jersey, property at 81 Treetops Circle and 382 State Rt. 940, Lake Harmony, $10,000,000. Catherine Voorhees to Kenneth Stolte, 23 Midlake Drive, Unit 101, Lake Harmony, property at 23 Midlake Drive, Unit 101, $360,000. Cygnus NCP Loans, LLC, to Gary Fucaloro, P.O. Box 122, Lake Harmony, Lot H-11, Section H, Wolf Hollow Road, lake Harmony, $55,000. John Bielarski to Corey Eyerman, 15 Lakeside Lane, Albrightsville, property at 15 Lakeside Lane, $325,000. Mary Schaeffer Turtzo to Jason Pohlkotte, Lebanon, property at 64 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, $300,000. Ghazalah Malik to David Rayburn, Flemington, New Jersey, property at 56 Red Fox Court, Lake Harmony, $300,000. Kelly Michael to Jose F. Saucedo, New York, New York, property at 34 Blue

Spruce Road, Albrightsville, $120,000. Karen Y. Weaver to William Joseph Andreoni, Eagleville, property at 323 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $535,000. PA Property Portfolio, Inc., to Three Caramel Flowers Properties, P.O. Box 371, Lake Harmony, property at 515 Moseywood Road Lake Harmony, $50,000. Scott T. Harvey to OJI Properties, LLC, west Chester, property at 360 Wolf Hollow Road, Lake Harmony, $1,349,000. C. William Smith Jr. to Jocelyn Eberle Weidner, Horsham, property at 113 Pocono Road, Albrightsville, $185,000. Howard J. Sharpley Living Trust to Robyn B. Maitoza, York, property at 4 Cherry Hill Terrace, White Haven, $154,900. Jose Bergna to Valor Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 315, Brodheadsville, property at 155 Meckes Lane, White Haven, $260,000. Brian P. Fiumara to 61 Aspenwall, LLC, Watchung, New Jersey, property at 61 Aspen Wall, White Haven, $360,000. Eric Shurmaitis to Pamela Schmidt, 1600 Cane Lane,

Effort, property at 3876 State Road, Lake Haremony, $108,888.01. Brian J. Berdy to Andrea M. Geppert, Horsham, property at 36 Mountainwoods Drive, White Haven, $560,000. Kevin Legenz to Antony Izzi Jr., Narberth, property at 114 Crest Drive, Lake Harmony, $325,000. Michael J. Smajda to Winter Van Alstine, Aspen, Colorado, two transactions, Lot 3, Block Q. Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $1, and lots 4, 6 and 8, Block Q, Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $1. Holiday Pocono Civic Association to Tom Marchozzi, Conshohocken, Lot 320, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $5,001. Holiday Poconos Civic Association to Sandra Ruhe, Allentown, two transactions, lots 362 and 363, Section C. Holiday Poconos, $7,555 each. Holiday Poconos Civic Association to Linda Ferrauti, 161 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, Lot 371, Section C, Holliday Poconos, $5,555. Holiday Poconos Civic Association to Bruce Barberio, P.O. Box 2190, Albrightsville, Lot 15, Block N, Hemlock Forest Section, Holiday Poconos, $5,000. Boulder House, LLC, to Philip Joseph Edelman, Gaithersburg, Maryland, property at 21 Rockspring Court, Lake Harmony, $540,000. Sebastian Weikum to Susan GV. Friel, Winchester, Virginia, property at 49 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, $391,000. Craig Noack to Pavel Georgiyevich Panchukov, Furling, property at 119 Pocono Road, Albrightsville, $270,000. Burt Property Holdings, LLC, to Herbert Schultz, Media, property at 72 Forest Drive, Lake Harmony, $365,000.

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William J. Reightler to Frank J. Reightler, 145 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, property on Unionville Road, $100. Terry Baughn to Robert Hartwell, 50 Piney Wood Drive, Jim Thorpe, property at 50 Piney Wood Drive, $279,000. David Kling to David Kling, East Greenville, property at Penn Spring Drive, $1. Stephen LaFrance to Charles W. Weber Sr., P.O. Box 1962, Albrightsville, property at 204 Wylie Circle, Albrightsville, $290,000. Maria Wolf to Angela M. Foell, Elkins Park, Lot 415, Hickory Run Forest, $7,000. William J. Hassink to Hassink Joint Living Trust, Wilmington, Delaware, property at 25 Dogwood Drive, $1. Toby J. Friedman to CW Investment Groups, LLC, Millstone Township, Lot 613, Section 9, Penn Forest Streams, $10,000. Stephen K. Calles Jr. to Erges Kokoshi, Philadelphia, property at 182 Lindbergh Circle, Albrightsville, $265,000. Dorothy Gildein to Michael E. Gildein, Warminster, property at 32 Piney Woods Drive, $1. Land Trustings, LLC, to Robert Lawrence, Paterson, New Jersey, Lot 1695, Section 6, Mt. Pocahontas, $9,000. Mark B. Edgar to Kevin Erhardt, North Wales, property on State Rt. 903, $130,000. Jeffrey A. Craft to Jeffrey Allen Craft, Bensalem, property at 73 Tamarack Terrace, Albrightsville, $1. Adam C. Curtiss to Diane McNalley, Perkasie, property at 211 Eliot Lane, Albrightsville, $355,000. Jesus Gonazlez to Keith Herbott, P.O. Box 223, Lake Harmony, Lot 1063, Section 5, Towamensing Trauls,

$75,000. Philip M. Lydon Sr. to Constance V. Lydon, Springfield, Lot V73, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $1. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Leonardo T. Aragon Ferreira, Willingboro, two transactions, lots V133 and V134, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $800 and $900, respectively. Kamel Boukerrou to Kamel Boukerrou, Brooklyn, New York, property at 84 Burnshaw Lane, Albrightsville, $1. Margaret Ann McKeon to Wallace E. Baird Jr., 109 N. Shore Drive, Albrightsville, property at 109 N. Shore Drive, $179,900. Rosemary J. Fincham to Ron Michael Miller Jr., West Berlin, New Jersey, property at 375 Parker Trail, Albrightsville, $215,000. Anthony Cifone Jr. to Jeffrey Robert Gorman II, Blakeslee, property at 67 Piute Trail, Albrightsville, $175,000. Michael J. Connors Sr. to Michael J. Connors Sr., 169 Panther Run Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 169 Panther Run Road, $1. Ann E. Weber to Dana B. Ansbach, 64 Autumn Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 64 Autumn Lane, $200,000. William J. Swensen to Robert Rodman Swensen, 55 Indian Trail, Jim Thorpe, property at 55 Indian Trail, $90,000. John Haik to Tserking Jurme, Bala Cynwyd, property at 14 Cedar Lane, Albrightsville, $70,000. William Hannan to Danesh Kumar, South Richmond Hill, New York, Lot 1413, Section N -II, Indian Mountain Lakes, $8,500. Frank W. Lukitsch Jr. to Hayden Underland, Philadelphia, Lot 562, Hickory Run Forest, $8,000.

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Transfers

Continued from page 14 Penn Forest Township Caudine M. Davila to Mary Anne Davila, P.O. Box 1252, Albrightsville, Lot V475, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $1. James M. Schron to James M. Schron, 13 Lenape Trail, Indian Mountain Lakes, Albrightsville, Lot 1819, Section N-II, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1. Razmik Avdjian to Vitaliy Zapotichnyy, Brooklyn, New York, property at 74 Hunter Lane, Albrightsville, $9,620. Gerald Stancavage to Jus-

tine Cekaj, Bronx, New York, property at 3 Dakota Trail, Albrightsville, $310,000. Paul Baniewicz to Brian Baniewicz, Chalfont, property at 9 Sassafras Road and Sassafras Road, Albrightsville, $185,000. Joseph Hill to Corbett Legacy Properties, LLC, Stroudsburg, property at 195 Keats Lane, Albrightsville, $529,000. Carbon Lehigh Holding Corporation to Denise Tansley, Lawrence Township, New Jersey, Lot 770, Section 10, Penn Forest Streams, $13,000. Ellen Capell to Alex Blanter,Berkeley, California, property at 9 Recreation Court, $910,000. Jerry E. Nunley to Mark

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Bruce Smith to Rossy L. Mendez, Brewster, New York, property at 426 Towamensing Trails, Albrightsville, $407,000. Leta L. Thompson to Boguslaw Stelmach, Ivyland, Lot V1540, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $12,000. Tatasyn, LLC, to Calab ree Building Contractors, LLC, Gibbstown, New Jersey, Lot 50m Section 1, Towamensing Trails, $15,000. Agnia Bulgakova to Bryan Anthony Crisci, Secaucus, New Jersey property at 79 Twin Lake Road, Albrightsville, $220,000. Leonard C. Griff to James Ward, Washington, New Jersey, Lot 423, Section 4, Penn Forest Streams, $10,000. Kalli Y. Cole to Robert R. Burke, Havertown, Lot 476, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $18,000. Frederick P. Florian to David A. Florian, Philadelphia, property at 112 Sekani Trail, Albrightsville, $1. John A. Weatherup to John A. Weatherup, Wappingers Falls, New York, property at 97 Seneca Road, Albrightsville, $1. Michael A. Pandolfo to Michael A. Pandolfo, 65 Talbot Lane, Albrightsville, property at 65 Talbot Lane, $1. Barry H. Rittermeyer to Barry H. Rittermeyer, Brooklyn, New York, property at 136 Mansi Drive, Albrightsville, $10. William Julian to L & B Vacation Rentals, LLC, Garnet Valley, property at 67 Pocahontas Lane, Albrightsville, $82,600. Jonathan Fikentscher to George Jimenez, P.O. Box 93, Albrightsville, Penn Forest Streams Lot 580, Section 8, $15,000. Steven John Ujfalussy to George Jimenez, P.O. Box 93, Albrightsville, Penn Forest Streams Lot 578, Section 8, $25,000.

Shawn T. Connors to Scott Harrison, P.O. Box 1311, Albrightsville, property at 21 Lovelace Road, Albrightsville, $349,200. Wallace E. Baird Jr. to Gina Boccella, Lansdale, property at 10 Bluejay Drive, $385,000. James Fullan to Perry Pulitano, P.O. Box 1138, Albrightsville, property at 53 Piute Trail, Albrightsville, $153,700. Coalport Properties, LLC, to Michael Hartman, 1510 Center Ave., Jim Thorpe, Lot 69, Sunrise Ridge Development, $18,000. William B. Wilson to Michael Dillon, Lindenwold, New Jersey, lots V618 and V619, Section V , Towamensing Trails, $40,000. Mary T. Martucci to Samuel J. McNaughton, Harrisburg, Lot 403, Section 4, Penn Forest Streams, $16,500. Daniel J. Weigman to Trisha Tippincott, P.O. Box 928, Albrightsville, property at 87 Cochise Trail, Albrightsville, $90,000. Ante Azic to 4 U Homes, LLC, 825 Lake Drive, Lehighton, Lot 154, Section 11, Penn Forest Streams, $15,000. Robert J. Derocco to Robert J. Derocco, 64 Shawnee Trail, Jim Thorpe, property at 64 Shawnee Trail, $1. Ruth M. Ramsey to Tara Properties, LLC, Warrington, Lot 1759, Section IV, Towamensing Trails, $12,000. Beatrice T. Ting to Andrew M. Pellak Jr., Drexel Hill, two transactions, lots 85 and 86, North Lake Area, Bear Creek Lakes, $22,500 each. Carolyn Fischer to Carolyn Stackhouse Fischer, 155 Patten Circle, Albrightsville, property at 155 Patten Circle, $1. Nicholas Piscopio to Kevin J. Crail, Jamison, property at 153 Keats Lane, Albrightsville, $290,000.

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