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Kidder Supers wrap up a good year by Seth Isenberg

WORK IS PROGRESSING on a new bathroom facility in the Group Camping Area at Hickory Run State Park. On a late December evening, we found lots of mud and a rising full moon. JPK: Ruth Isenberg

Road closure continues to concern Penn Forest Twp. supervisors by Seth Isenberg Residents of Hatchery Road were back at January’s Penn Forest Township supervisors meeting to demand help as the time for the closure of the bridge over the Turnpike draws near. Residents Keith and Audrey Fox, and Harry Diehl, reviewed the situation, noting that a letter from the Turnpike did get sent to the township in July of 2021. It was noted that the letter offers no details about the

Supervisors heard residents Audrey Fox and Harry Diehl regarding Turnpike plans to close Hatchery Road for bridge replacement. bridge replacement project. Audrey Fox laments the time lost to engage with the Turnpike about the seven

families including her own that would be cut off from the township and emergency See HATCHERY RD, page 4

Kidder Supervisors made quick work of the agenda on December 21, conditionally approving subdivisions for the Split Rock Country Club of three lots and one lot, as well as a lot line adjustment for two lots in Split Rock for the Tronzo family. Supervisors were unanimous in approving two-year contract extensions for township manager Suzanne Brooks and chief of police Matthew Kuzma. Brooks reports that the township is actively interviewing for a township secretary/treasurer and for a township clerk. Kuzma was pleased to recommend officer Michael Nikityuk for a full-time officer position. “[His] enthusiasm and work ethic are commendable. I am sure [he] will be a continuing asset to our department and the residents of Kidder Township,” wrote Kuzma in his recommendation. The annual cost of living adjustment (3.4%) for 2024 was approved for eligible recipients. The 2024 annual budget was approved. Taxes remain at 3.65 mils, 2 mils for the real estate fire tax split between the two fire companies, and 1.3 mils for

ambulance and rescue. An earned income tax of 1% is split between the township and school districts. A 1% real estate transfer tax is also split between the township and school districts. There is a $52 local services tax. On mechanical amusement devices, there is a tax of $50 each. A 4% tax is applied on revenues from amusement activities, limited to 40% on golf. The 2024 fee resolution setting fees for the year was tabled. The general fund will be $1,593,000 – up $92,253 from 2023. The 2023 budget was adjusted to match expenses. Bills of $145,497 were approved. ARRO Consulting engineers submitted invoices for $20,658 and $11,553. The Flying Locksmiths billed $10,960, and $9,862 went to the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Co. towards their new truck. For emergency services, a total of $7,071 was disbursed. County Waste GFC was paid $25,589 for trash collection. A permit was approved for Big Boulder Ski Area to hold a fireworks display on January 27. A list of fireworks, D&M Fireworks LLC — a licensed fireworks company, a $500,000 See KIDDER, page 2

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to the township, and a layout plan for spectators and parking was included. Audience members spoke out against more warehouses in the township, and against the proposed solar farm. An

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anti-warehouse group may be forming. Code Enforcement was out 77 times in October and 44 times in November about accumulation of trash; 3 times in October and 7 in November regarding unregistered motor vehicles; once each month regarding indoor appliances or furniture being outside; and regarding overflowing trash containers 65 times in October and 74 times in November – resolving all the complaints. Code Enforcement officers were out 29 times for home inspections, 115 times for complaints, and 23 times for tree permits over the two months. Sewage enforcement officers issued a sewage permit after a test probe and perc test, and design

reviews. A well permit was also issued. Regarding connecting to the sewer, two applications were received and two permits issued. One inspection was completed. The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad was out 35 times for calls and 10 more times to run with fire calls. 29 calls were in Lake Harmony, five were in White Haven and one into Monroe County. Ambulances were on the road 1,892 miles. Police responded to 253 calls. Of note, truck inspections are underway, and police wrote 27 equipment violations on Route 940 and another on Route 903, plus 12 license violations. Six speeding tickets and 4 moving violations were written. 27 Warnings were given – 10

on Route 903, 12 in Lake Harmony and 5 along Route 940. 7 STOP sign tickets were written. There were 5 crashes, 12 false alarms, 11 trespassing, a burglary, 10 disturbing the peace, 5 medical emergencies, 4 mental health, 3 thefts and a fraud, a domestic, a DOA, 2 harassments, 2 missing persons, 7 traffic related, 4 traffic assists, 2 disabled vehicles. 61 traffic summons, 18 parking problems and 8 other traffic-related, 3 warrants and 2 welfare checks. Kidder Police’s four vehicles patrolled a total of 5,319 miles in November. The Zoning Hearing Board met earlier in December about a shed on a lot that had only boat docks. A shed is not permitted on a lot without a primary structure. The lot owners applied for a variance. The zoning officer suggested that they build a house on the property. Negotiations between attorneys for the owners and the ZHB worked out a plan to get a survey and apply for permits to build a house. The matter will be continued to April’s ZHB meeting. In other reports, there were many wishes of Merry Christmas. Kidder supervisors will reorganize at 5 p.m. on January 2 and hold their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on January 23.

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Beautiful project brings happiness out of tragedy by Lori R. Cooper Children at Saint Christopher‘s hospital in Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas presents courtesy of a series of sad but beautiful events. In 2010 11 year-old Hunter Sargent was diagnosed with leukemia. Initially he did well but ended up back in the hospital on Christmas Eve. While there he received toys and gifts for Christmas. Sadly Hunter died 10 months later. The first Christmas without Hunter, Zach Confer and Danielle McArdle, seniors at Jim Thorpe High School, started a toy drive in his memory as their senior project. This toy drive quickly spread throughout Jim Thorpe and beyond.

While at West Chester University Hunter’s sister Olivia Wolf got people involved in the toy drive in the Chester County area. Siblings Carter Wolfe, Katharina Sargent and Andrew Sargent were also involved. When family friend Leila Hurley was a sophomore at Kutztown University she also spread the word and began toy donations throughout that area. Each year, all donated toys are hand delivered to the oncology department at Saint Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia. Hunter’s mother, Kim Sargent said “Countless people are involved and it essentially runs itself.” Toys were also dropped off at her

home or sent from Amazon directly to the home. There were also drop off locations at Jim Thorpe schools, St. Luke’s Hospital, and areas set up around Chester County and Kutztown University. The 2023 toy drive was led by Leah Wasko as her senior project for Jim Thorpe High School. She’s shown at right with some of the many items collected. What started in 2011 as an opportunity to give back led to a beautiful thing. Simply by word of mouth this project has spread throughout other communities and counties all for the benefit of children having something special for Christmas in Hunter’s memory.

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Hatchery Rd. Austin Bott retires from Continued from page 1

services, and to mail, access to the town transfer station, and more, without a long detour partly on lousy roads. (Hatchery Road to the east from their home is in poor condition for many miles.) There are students of the Jim Thorpe School District among the families, so there is work to be done to figure a way for a separate bus ride. Fox claims the School District did not know of the pending closure. She also notes that there are key facilities for the Buckeye Pipeline and PPL on the road, along with Bethlehem Water Authority reservoirs and dams. Supervisors’ chairman Roger Meckes said he was “sorry that you are in this situation... I wish we could change this.” Supervisor Christian Bartulovich explained that the township is trying to broker a meeting with the Turnpike engineers and officials involved in the project. He noted that “the Turnpike has a lot to answer for.” State Representative Doyle Heffley was in contact with the Turnpike, and is working to set a meeting at the Penn Forest Township offices on February 6 or 7. Fox concluded that she is “scared” of what is to come, and for people with health problems among the residents. She also fears that a nine month proposed closure could easily turn into a year or longer. Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com for in-between-issue stories and events

by Seth Isenberg In the fall of 1989, 25 year-old Austin Bott, a

police officer working parttime with Walnutport, was offered a full-time position with the Kidder Township Police Department. On January 4 of 2024, Bott worked his last shift, and the now 60 year-old plans a much deserved retirement. Bott joined the United States Army upon graduating from Jim Thorpe High School. The Army trained him as a military policeman, first at Fort Leavenworth, and then in Germany at Ramstein. He returned home and became a policeman, keeping our community safe. Congratulations on a fine career.

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Dimmick Memorial Library will host an art reception for artist Zoe Lowry on Monday, January 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. Her artwork will be on display through March 1. Lowry is passionate about sparking accessible and engaging conversations around living purposefully. Her graphic design work has aired on VH1’s “Love and Hip Hop: Miami” and she has displayed original artwork in Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley.

Upon becoming a mother, she would often ask herself: “Do I live in fear (in pursuit of ‘stability’ alone) or fearlessly (in pursuit of inner peace and happiness)?” Zoe works every day to choose the latter, and dedicates her everyday life and artistic work to inspiring her daughter and others to find peace and purpose in their own lives. Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/ zoelowrycreates Admission to the reception is free.

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LOVE Kidder Township debuts at Kidder Planning meeting by Seth Isenberg Residents of Kidder Township and other concerned citizens from nearby Carbon County townships attended Kidder’s Planning Commission meeting on January 3 to object to the spreading of warehouse projects in the township. The group filled most of the audience chairs, and members spoke out about the negative impacts of these project to the air, water, and peace of the community.

LOVE Kidder Township is working on getting a large turnout to the January 23 regular township meeting to speak out. Group leader Beth Hurley is looking for supervisors to change the ordinance to shut down any additional warehouse projects other than the three proposed along Route 940. One additional site along Route 940 is mentioned. The group wants to see a quality of life balance to new commercial growth.

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Seth’s Sightings It’s nice to see more evening daylight as we put the winter solstice behind us. Thank you to all who have kept their Christmas lights on during these dark evenings. Consider keeping them up through Valentine’s Day, maybe as far as St. Patrick’s Day, as by then the evenings will be lit by sunsets approaching 7 p.m. Orthodox Christmas is January 7 — so Merry Christmas to all who celebrate… we celebrate with you. January 6 is the opening day for the PA Farm Show. Ruth and I are looking to go for the afternoon and evening to see our favorite displays and make new favorites, see some shows like the PA Youth Rodeo, and try out PA foods old and new. Admission to the Farm Show is free. Parking around the building in official lots including the park and ride lot is $15. The local Penguins lost two of three this past weekend but are playing better. Next up for the guys are the first home game vs. the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on the 6th, and a match vs. the Wolfpack Sunday afternoon the 7th. A road trip follows which brings the locals back home on Wednesdays the 17th and 24th, and Sunday the 21st. Kids are free with a paying ticket on Sundays. Our Penn State U. Nittany Lions came home losers in the Peach Bowl 25 to 38. It was another loss versus a top ranking opponent, Ole Miss. — ranked 11 to PSU’s 10. Things could have been worse, Ohio State managed just three points versus Missouri, 3 to 14. U of Maryland came up big in the

Music City Bowl 31-13 versus Auburn. With Michigan’s win in the Rose Bowl, the BIG10 will have done pretty well for itself in bowl games. Bowl money is shared with all the BIG10 programs in support of their athletic programs in all sports. For the college championship, I am for Michigan. In basketball, the UConn Lady Huskies are moving up in the power rankings. They climbed to #8 as of the writing of this column. With good health, they will again make a run deep into the NCAAs. There’s a possibility for a snowstorm or two these next two weeks. I have shovels at

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the ready at our office and at home. Until those come and the snow stays around, I am picking up some remaining leaves where winter winds have blown them. Skiers endured a warm week between the holidays. Somehow the ski areas put a good product out for them. Thankfully, cooler temperatures have made snowmaking possible, rebuilding the base and even adding acreage. Congratulations to Trent Poole of Vail who was promoted from GM of JFBB ski areas in Lake Harmony to run Hunter Mountain in the Catskills of New York. (I loved to ski Hunter as a college

student.) Tony Santora is the new GM, promoted from Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Missouri… welcome Tony.

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Hatchery Road closure by Turnpike worries residents by Seth Isenberg Keith and Audrey Fox, residents of Hatchery Road, came before Penn Forest Township supervisors at the December 4 monthly meeting to complain about what will happen when the Turnpike removes the Hatchery Road bridge during a replacement project that will start this spring. The Foxes and six other families will be cut off from access to the rest of the township for about a year. Their access to Penn Forest emergency services, mail, and more will be to drive Hatchery Road east past the Bethlehem Water Authority properties into Kunkletown, then swing though Towamensing Township past St. Luke’s Hospital and uphill to Route 903 – a distance of about 25 miles. Concerns about ambulance

and fire company access were also expressed. Conversation concentrated on the notice the Turnpike officials had given the township. No notice was given to the soon to be cut off families. The Turnpike claims to have provided notice to the affected townships in July of 2021 via letter, and then November of 2022, also by letter. Supervisors have no memory of either notice, and a records search has been started through the township’s paper records. A notice sent in May of 2023 is acknowledged by the township. At that time, Supervisors chairman Roger Meckes reached out to Turnpike officials, project engineers, State Senator David Argall and State Representative Doyle Heffley in the hopes that a conversation could be

started. Getting the right people at the Turnpike to respond promptly has challenged the Senator and Representative, but talk is now ongoing as of November. The Turnpike representatives’ position is that the project is now well underway. Efforts to communicate concerns to the Turnpike staff and leadership will continue.

Forest Lane speed limit Representatives of Beltzville Lake Estates homeowners’ association came to the meeting to ask if the speed limit on Forest Road can be reduced from 35 miles-per-hour to 15, matching the HOA’s limits on its own roads. Forest Lane enters the development from Towamensing Township, and is .95 miles into the development before

ending. Discussion ranged from having the township engineer prepare a quote for the cost, to considering offering the entire stretch of road to the HOA. If accepted, they could set their own speed limit. The HOA would also be responsible to maintain it. No action was taken, and the subject was tabled to be on the agenda for January. Supervisors voted approve the development agreement for Dom ‘N’ Ali’s restaurant. A cash security for the project was provided for escrow. Supervisors voted to release Rital LLC’s escrow balance for Sunny’s Route 534 gas station. The ordinance to adopt an ordinance codification for the township was approved. The township was to hold the first of its monthly zoning and SALDO workshops working with the Natural Lands Trust on December 14 at 3 p.m. in the municipal building, continuing the second Thursday of each month. The public is encouraged to attend. It was agreed to open the Transfer Station on the Tuesday after Christmas, 12-26. The Transfer Station is not normally open on Tuesdays. The Transfer Station will be closed on December 24 and 25.

Budget Other business included adopting the proposed 2024 budget of $2,614,028 for the General Fund, $681,300 in

Sanitation, and $272,346 in Liquid Fuels – all balanced. Software that would add late fees to all latepaying Short Term Rental properties will be bought at a one-time cost of $1,500. This will save staff time and speed the process with automatic e-mails. Both Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Companies submitted their official lists of members who qualify for the township’s volunteer tax credit. Those qualified get a refund of the municipal earned income tax and a free garbage permit. The list was approved. Miracle Ford’s quote for the new truck was adjusted up $1,200 for the four-tire set of rear wheels. The truck will also get an upgrade for safety lighting at a cost of $2,175, and a bed liner for $1,650. The truck is expected to be delivered mid-to-late in 2024. It was agreed to rework the plow controls on one of the older trucks, converting from hydraulic to electric — and adding additional electric for safety lights. Cost is $3,500 by West End Equipment. Roadmaster Meckes’ reports that the township crew has prepared the trucks for winter weather work. Three applications for part-time plow drivers were received. Titan Tree Service continues its work along township roads. They will be working through the See PENN FOREST, page 11

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Fire Company Reports for December Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company

After a little over two years, AVFC’s new Tender/ Tanker is ready and will arrive at the station in midJanuary. AVFC has a new website albrightsvillefire16.com and has not resumed posting its calls as of press time. In their monthly report, AVFC responded to 12 calls in November – 6 were vehicle accidents, one brush fire, a call for fire police, and 3 automatic alarms, and one marked miscellaneous. AVFC hosts an all you can Eat Breakfast Sunday January 7th 7:30-noon. Adults $12. 6-12 years of age $8. 5 and under are free. Next breakfast on February 3.

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December 25 – responded to a motor vehicle accident on Stony Mountain Road with District 12 and Lehighton ALS. Engine 2210 and Ladder 2222 responded to a fire alarm on Jeffers Way, Towamensing Trails with District 12. Responded to a carbon monoxide incident on Patten Circle, Valley View Estates with District 12 and Lehighton ALS. Engine 2210 and Brush 2244 assisted Lehighton ALS on Keats Lane, Towamensing Trails. Engine 2210 and Tanker 2233 responded to a possible dwelling fire on Bear Creek Lake Drive, Bear Creek Lakes. District 12, Engine 1114, and Lehighton ALS also responded.

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Dec. 20 - Engine 2210 and Brush 2244 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Stony Mountain Road with District 12 and Lehighton ALS. Dec. 19 - Engine 2210 and Brush 2244 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Old Stage Road with District 12 and Lehighton ALS. Dec. 18 - Engine 2210 and Rescue 2255 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 903 with District 12 and Lehighton ALS. Dec. 10 - Engine 2210, Tanker 2233, and Ladder 2222, with twenty-two volunteers, responded to a working dwelling fire on Denise Court, Valley View Estates. While the handline team was going through the front door, the search team found the fire in a bedroom and extinguished with it with a water can. The fire damage was contained to the one room. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded. Dec. 5 - Engine 2210, Rescue 2255, and Tanker 2233 recently responded to a possible HAZMAT incident on Mansi Drive, Indian Mountain Lakes. District 12, Lehighton ALS, Carbon County EMA, and the PA State Police also responded. Additional volunteers staffed the station for any additional calls while units operated for approximately three hours. Defibrillator PFVFC #2 recently received a donated Public Access Defibrillator from the Gregory W. Moyer Defibrillator Fund. The AED is located by our social club door in a temperaturecontrolled weatherproof cabinet and is available for

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use by the public in the event of a cardiac emergency. A friendly reminder to always call 911 first if you, or another is individual is having any sort of emergency. 2023 Christmas Party Firefighters, Fire Police, and other contributing volunteers had a Christmas Party on Dec. 16. Congratulations to CJ McFeeley for being the “Roberto Claros” Firefighter of the Year and to Tim Zimmerman for being the Fire Police Officer of the Year. Years of Service Awards • Dottie Quartararo – 20 Years • David Michael Jr – 10 Years

December 27 An interesting call today for PFTVFC#1: providing manpower for an injured horse rescue from its stall. It was about a four-hour process to move the horse from the stall to the trailer for transport. Thank you to Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company #2, All Points Equine, Carbon CART, and Penn Forest Township for all the assistance. A lot of hands and equipment were used to get him out and up on his feet, then finally into a trailer for transport to an animal hospital. See picture below and on next page. December 19 - Thank you Dom N Ali’s for donating the delicious dinner last night to the volunteers of Penn Forest Twp Vol Fire Co 1. We See FIRE REPORT, page 9

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appreciate all the support you have shown us this year. Santa will be making a stop at Penn Forest Twp Vol Fire Co 1 Saturday December

16th. Monday night, Dec. 12’s drill focused on applying search and rescue skills. A volunteer hid in the woods of Penn Forest Twp Park while another alluded the search group. It was a cold night but made the job more realistic.

Nice job volunteers for practicing these important skills! With funds from the Pennsylvania Fireman’s Relief, we were able to replace a 35 year-old selfcontained breathing fill station. The fill station is used to pressurize breathing air bottles we use to enter toxic environments. December 2 - Last night we had a call for a lithium-ion battery fire at a home. When the chief arrived, it was determined that an external power bank for cellphone charging had exploded, melting a hole through the carpeting, and injuring the homeowner. PFTVFC#1’s apparatus 1211 got an upgrade recently: new carousel to hold/ organize rescue tools.

Fundraising Breakfasts at PFTVFC#1 are on Jan. 14 and Feb. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thank you to all who have shown your support for Penn Forest Twp Vol Fire Co

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township for a few months more. The tree lighting with Santa event at the park was well-attended. It was noted that the tree could use a star on top. Judy Knappenberger

proposed that a gazebo be bought and placed at the park near the playground. Discussion noted that the park committee is looking at more playground equipment to buy. Zoning for the month of November reports 22 zoning permits and 14 building permits — 4 for new homes. Supervisors approved the

Gundy reverse subdivision in Pleasant Valley West, and the Farinelli reverse subdivision in Towamensing Trails. Matt Dunbar of Bear Mountain Real Estate obtained approval for a reverse subdivision for a lot where a new septic system will be installed this spring for an existing home. (The

current septic works, but needs replacement. The new system will be located on the adjacent lot.) The municipal building will be closed on December 25 and 26 for Christmas.

The meeting closed with wishes to all of a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

January Events at CCEEC The Carbon County Environmental Education Center has several programs planned for January. Space is limited and registration is required for each session. To register or for more information, call 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. Jean Perry Art Class— The Broad-winged Hawk Saturday, January 6, 10 a.m.-Noon This class offers personalized instruction in watercolor or colored pencil. A live bird model assists in capturing this raptor on paper. Participants are invited to bring their own supplies or use those provided. A $20 fee per person covers the cost of all needed materials. Open to ages 16 and up. Baby, It’s Cold Outside Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m. Participants discover how animals stay warm during the winter season. Fun science experiments make this morning program suitable for all ages. Weather permitting, it will include a short trek outdoors to look for signs of animals active in winter. The program is free of charge. Nature Club Sunday, January 21, 1-2:30 p.m. The Nature Club meets monthly and is open to all students in grades K through 6. Each meeting begins in

an official session where children discuss and vote on club business. The afternoon concludes with hikes, games, or other nature-oriented activities. Programs are free for members, and a $5 per-child donation is requested of nonmembers. Creepy Crawlers Monday, January 22, 10-11:30 a.m. Open to all 2, 3 and 4-yearolds, the Crawlers meet monthly, with each session focused on some aspect of the natural world. Children participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, stories and other activities. Programs are free for members, and a $5 perchild donation is requested of non-members. Making the Dead Come Alive: Turning Your Classroom into a Natural History Museum Wednesday, January 24, 1-2:30 p.m. (Online) Teachers, scout leaders, homeschool parents and other educators are invited to this online session. Participants will learn how to collect and prepare natural history items for use in education. The session is presented by CCEEC’s Susan Gallagher, and Carissa Longo of PADCNR. The pair team up to help teachers bring skulls, skins, bones, and other items into the classroom in a safe and legal way. A $15 donation is requested. Email sugal@ptd. net for sign-up information.

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Obituaries ROSEMARY M. BLUM

Rosemary M. Blum, 92, of Albrightsville, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at home. She was the loving wife of the late John H. Blum. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Garnet (Fay) Locke. Rosemary attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. She will be missed dearly by her family and all who knew her. Rosemary is survived by her son, Michael Blum and his wife, Jane of Albrightsville; and four grandchildren, Sean Blum, Stephanie Romansky, Tonya Lincoln, and Jennifer Wyatt. There are no services at this time. H.G. Smith Crematory is in charge of cremation. Kresge Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www. kresgefuneralhome.com

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AIDAN LOVAGLIO

Aidan Lovaglio, 70, of Albrightsville, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. She was the loving wife of Charles H. Lovaglio Sr. They celebrated six wonderful years of marriage together. Born in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John and Phyllis Kuhlman. Aidan worked as an accounts manager at Cripple Creek Casino in Colorado for many years. She was also an ordained minister for several years. She was quite an intellect with a true passion for learning. She enjoyed arts and crafts, astrology, and reading. Most of all, she was the loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Charles H.

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Lovaglio Jr. and his wife Sarah; a daughter, Susan Machado and her husband Benjamin; three brothers, Christopher, Jim and Lars Kuhlman; and five grandchildren, Lilah, Miles, Ariana, Sarah, and Cadence. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by a brother. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation will take place in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg. The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Anthony Michael Constanzo to Anthony Krystopa, 43 Midway, Lake Harmony, $360,000. Donald R. Blew to George W. Swartz II, Hanover, House No. 259, Snow Ridge, Section B-2, $460,000. Richard B. Wunderlich to Judson Edwards, Westville, New Jersey, Lot 55A, Pocono Mountain Lake, $7,000. Raymond Bruce Kulp to Cell Nation Property 9, LLC, Dix Hills, New York, property at 46 Split Rock Road, lake Harmony, $255,000. Jesse E, Carpenter to Jason S. Santana, Queens, New York, property at 61 Midlake Drive, Unit 202, Lake Harmony, $380,000. Connie Lee Haymaker to Robert Marcozzi, Plymouth Meeting, Lot 322, Section C, Mills Drive, Holiday Poconos, $8,000. Theresa H. Roberts to Edward Ratka, Gwynedd V alley, Lot 609, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $2,500. Alfred M. Kotsch to Deborah Dowd Audett, 3171 Route 115, Suite 101, Effort, Lot 304, Section A, $100,000. Blue Ridge Real Estate Company to intuitive

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Investments, LLC, Ambler, two transactions, Lot 434 and 435, Mountainwoods Drive, Lake Harmony, $60,000 and $95,000, respectively. Troby, LLC, to David P. Ash, Thornton, parcel No. 33A-21-D55, $400,000. Ariel Friedman to Santiago 1, LLC, Maspeth, New York, property at 137 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $218,000. Robert L. Kibler II to Eleanor S. Duncan, 16 Whitetail Lane, P.O. Box 319, Albrightsville, property at 16 Whitetail Lane, $168,000. Joseph Battavio to Sharon Maroldi, Parsippany, New Jersey, property at 29 Midlake Drive, Lake Harmony, $370,000. Donna Marie LaFrance to Donna Marie LaFrance, 33 Helen Way, White Haven, property at 33 Helen Way, $10. Edgar L. Getz to Todd E. Walker, Hatfield, property at 6 State Rt. 940, $200,000 Christopher Ognibene to Paul Senkowski, Lancaster, property at 50 Split Rock Road, Lake Harmony, $500,000. Sanket Rupareliya to Arking Elly Enterprises, LLC, Cinnaminson, New Jersey, property at 12 Castagnola Drive, Lake Harmony, $210,000. Raymond T. Molnar Jr. to Bags Lux, LLC, Drums, property at 217 Moseywood Road, White Haven, $125,000. Tammy A. McMahon to Stephen E. Williams, P.O. Box 2071, Albrightsville, property at 136 Holiday Drive, Albrightsville, $210,000. See TRANSFERS, page 15

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Continued from page 14 Kidder Township Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Selvin A. Lima Y. Lima, Trenton, New Jersey, two transactions in Holiday Poconos development as follows: property on Timberline Drive, $780; and property on Henning Drive, $830. Anthony J. D’Angelo Jr. to Huiqun Wang, Princeton Junction, New Jersey, property at 54 Splitrock Road, Lake Harmony, $290,000. Blue Ridge Real Estate Company to Intuitive Investments, LLC, Ambler, Lot 439, Mountainwoods Drive, $120,000. Paul G. Kaylor to Matthew Gabel, Webster, New York, property on old Stage Road, $3,834. Dmitri Pavlov to Karina Binegt Vasquez, 109 Tanglewood Drive, Albrightsville, property

at 109 Tanglewood Drive, $177,500. TMC Management Corporation to Raymond A. Jackson Sr., 603B W. Oak Lane, White Haven, property at 603B W. Oak Lane, $275,000. James Fullan to Fisher Real Properties, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, property at 35 Cedar Grove Road, Lake Harmony, $425,000. Holiday Pocono Civic Association to Edward Ratka, Gwynedd Valley, Lot 607, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $5,000. Holiday Pocono Civic Association to Harry J. Taylor, P.O. Box 963, Albrightsville, lots 3 and 4, Block K, Trail Ridge, Holiday Poconos, $5,010. Holiday Pocono Civic Association to Connie L. Eldridge, 2146 Ranch Road, Slatington, two transactions, lots 181 and 182, Section D, Holiday Poconos, $4,000 each. Holiday Pocono Civic Association to Matthew Sullivan, Lakewood, New

Jersey, Lot 12, Block G, Section Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $5,050. Thomas M. Kandle to Eddie Bowen, Chalfont, Lot 1313, Section DI, Lake Harmony Estates, $315,000. Alice L. Kosyla to Alice L. Koslya, Philadelphia, property at 52 Tamarack Trail, Albrightsville, $1. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Marbel Daniel Lopez Hernandez, Hamilton, New Jersey, Lot 825, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $950. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Adriana Paola Guzman Garcia, Ewing, New Jersey, Lot 13, Section A, Holiday Poconos, $856. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Jose S. DeLeon, Trenton, New Jersey, Lot 826, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $889. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Normilda Marisol Mata Sandoval, Trenton, New Jersey, Lot 215, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $850.

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Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Ludin C. Sandoval, Trenton, New Jersey, Lot 213, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $850. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to David Palacios Guerrero, Bensalem, Lot 573, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $750. Hesham Hussin Mohamed to Hesham Hussin Mohamed, Staten Island, New York, property at 478 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $1. Marcelle A. Moyer to Aashay Kirit Shah, Chester Springs, property at 347 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $530,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Heriberto R. Marin, Bronx, New York, property on Ashley Lane, Holiday Poconos, $1,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Silvia A.

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Lopez Hernandez, Hamilton, New York, property on Wychewood Road, Holiday Poconos, $950. Tax Claim Burau of Carbon County to Jose David Membreno Aguilar, Hamilton, New Jersey, property on Foxhaven Road, Holiday Poconos, $950. West Invest, LLC, to Julian Staniec, Doylestown, property at 7 Holiday Drive, Albrightsville, $190,000. Matthew P. Holt to Judith A. Millman, Springfield, New Jersey, property at 25 Midlake Drive, Unit 102, Lake Harmony, $381,000. Thegoodlife, LLC, to Joaquin Alejandro Peirano, Miami, Florida, property at 49 Forest Drive, Lake Harmony, $624,000. Tad D. Ronnie to As Twenty7, LLC, Voorhees Township, New Jersey, lots 405, 406 and 407, Section D, Holiday Poconos, $75,000. Stephen M. Melniczak to Jeremy Snell, Bryn Mawr, property at 106 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $875,000. Penn Forest Township Michael J. Shimkus to Michael C. Shimkus, Fairless Hills, Lot 784, Section III, Towamensing Trails, $1. Charles N. Snyder III to Matthew L. Erdman, Northampton, property at 15 Quail Trail, $4,250. Ted E. Cole to Matthew Gabel, Webster, New York, Lot 261, Section 2, Penn Forest Streams, $4,000. John F. Zimmerman to Happy Traveler Florida, LLC, Surfside, Florida, vacant lots, 10, 11, 29 and 30, Section B, Hickory Run Forest, $4,000. Margaret Lopez to Blvck Cabin 3, LLC, Oceanside, New York, property at 79 Pawnee Trail, Albrightsville, $93,000. See TRANSFERS, page 16

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Continued from page 15 Penn Forest Township Theresa M. Sanchez to Robert Thomson, Lot 69, Section 1, Towamensing Trails, $9,000. Matteo Zaccheo to Thomas John Gatto, Pembroke Pines, Florida, Lot 544, Section 6, Penn Forest Streams, $15,000. 4 U Homes, LLC, to Anthony M. Farinelli, 4 Fox Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 4 Fox Lane, $374,900. Susana Facchini to James J. Fullan, Penns Park, Towamensing Trails Lot V-1093, Section E-V, $165,150. James D. Maiura to James Von Stetten, Lancaster, Mt. Pocahontas lots 1860 and 1861, Section 5, $90,000. Roman Zaharchuk to Daniel W. Zaharchuk, Lititz, property at 43 Poplar Lane, Kunkletown, $1. Land Trustings, LLC, to Maxsime Jacques, Saint Albans, New York, property at 7 Chippewa Trail, Albrightsville, $14,000. Michael J. Borosh to Michael J. Borosh, 40 Shadblue Lane, Jim Thorpe, Lot 14, Section 2, John A. Wargo Tract, $1. Phillip G. Heun III to Thomas Calhoun, Lansdale, Lot 722, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $21,000. Narsun Properties, LLC, to James Pratt, 10 Cherry Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 10 Cherry Lane, $265,000. Gerard P. Littrell to Brian Jesse Rodin, Philadelphia, property at 55 Tennyson Circle, Albrightsville, $300,000. Joseph Herman to CW Investment Groups, LLC, Millstone Township, New Jersey, Lot 601, Section A,

Indian Mountain Lakes, $5,900. Michael Cavanagh to David Lorenz, Plymouth Meeting, Lot 83, Section II, Towamensing Trails, $6,000. George J. Hollingsworth to Kenneth Adriance, P.O. Box 2192, Albrightsville, two transactions, lots V1911 and V1912, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $299,900 and $10,000, respectively. William Kovolenko Jr. to William Kovolenko Jr., 228 Behrens Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 228 Behrens Road, $1. Steven Topieniak to Titan Enterprises Trust, Reading, property at 219 Smith Road, $1. Ibrahim V. Jardines to Kevin L. Hertzog, 27 Yellow Run Road, Jim Thorpe, property at 27 Yellow Run Road, $425,000. Norman Wallace Dudlik to Adolfo R. Visconti Jr., Warminster, property at 111 Quail Drive, $1. Daniel J. White to CW Investment Groups, LLC, Millstone Township, New Jersey, three transactions in Indian Mountain lakes development as follows: Lot 133, Section NI, $5,000, Lot 514, Section LII, $5,000, and Lot 412, Section LII $7,500. Minnette Lopez Bucchieri to CW Investment Grouops, LLC, Millstone Township, New Jersey, Lot 266, Marty Axman in the Poconos, $9,000. Rowena DeLeon to Katrina Hockings, 25 Pasternak Lane, Albrightsville, property at 22 Pasternak Lane, $340,000. Donna Ross to Donna L. Ross, Coopersburg, Lot 315A, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $1. Shanise Rachell Anderson to Pink Blue and Jelly, LLC, West Orange, New Jersey,

property at 96 Willow Drive, $315,536. Joseph J. Cherico to Joseph J. Cherico, Darien, Connecticut, Lot 1028, Section K-IV, Indian Mountain Lakes, $1. Angela Foell to Angela Foell, Elkins Park, Lot 416, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $1. James F. Gillingham Jr. to Angela M. Foell, Elkins Park, lots 417 and 418, Section A, Hickory Run Forest, $1. Alexandr Burtaev to YNB Properties, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware, Lot 512, Section K-II, Indian Mountain Lakes, $10,000. Dmitry Rukhlin to Cerv1, LLC, Staten Island, New York, property at 190 MacCauley Road, Albrightsville, $425,000. Patricia D. DiPietro to George Jiminez, P.O. Box 93, Albrightsville, Lot 548, Section 7, Penn Forest Streams, $13,000. John Coull to David Santosuosso, Jersey City, New Jersey, property at 33 Kilmer Trail, Albrightsville, $320,000. 2619 MP Repo Trust to Michael David Hardwig, Mountville, Lot 2619, Tall Trees, Mt. Pocahontas, $9,500. David Rucker to David Lorenz, Plymouth Meeting, Lot V1637, Section V, Towamensing Trails, $6,750. Jeffrey S. Eldridge to Jeffrey S. Eldridge, 68 Parker Trail, P,O. Box 1222, Albrightsville, property at 68 Parker Trail, $120,490.50. John Arthur Olek to Danelle McGroerty, Middletown, Delaware, property at 170 Keats Lane, Albrightsville, $259,000. James H. Meyers to Valentin Quinones Jr., 39 Pocahontas Lane, Albrightsville, Lot 1637, Section 6, Mt. Pocahontas, $5,000.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Anaheim, California, property at 12 Larch Lane, Albrightsville, $126,072. Land Trustings, LLC, to Chad Keiper, 52 Payallup Trail, Albrightsville, property at 52 Payallup Trail, $10,000. Catherine M. Sikorski to Horizon Mountain House, LLC, Quakertown, property at 337 Towamensing Trail, Albrightsville, $1. Janice M. Rantuccio to Nikolaos Menegatos, Stroudsburg, Towamensing Trails Lot V-1657, Section E-V, $10,000. Maryjane L. Steel to Calabree Building Contractors, LLC, Gibbstown, New Jersey, Towamensing Trails Lot V-1886, Section E-V, $8,000. Kenneth James Szidar to Anne Marie Costentino, 25 Sioux Circle, Jim Thorpe, property at 25 Sioux Circle, $277,000. James J. Emerson to Mohammed Aljumaili, Willow Grove, property at 192 Brittany Drive, Albrightsville, $32,000. Heda Knocik to Heda Knocik Novak, 223 Longfellow Circle, P.O. Box 192, Albrightsville, Lot 68A, Section V, Reverse Subdivision, Towamensing Trails, $1. E & M Realty Associates, L.P., to CW Investment Group, LLC, Millstone Township, New Jersey, Lot 135-B, Hickory Run Forest, $10,000. Patricia J. Andersen to Anthony J. Gullo, 27 Hollyberry Lane, Jim Thorpe, property at 27 Hollyberry Lane, $214,900. Kyle D. Petaja to Jeffrey M. Moczydlowski, 103 Willow Drive, Jim Thorpe, property

at 103 W8illow Drive, $358,800. Gregory J. Keller Jr. to Thomas B. Hornak, West Deptford, New Jersey, property at 142 Panther Run Road, $237,850. Charles E. Wilson to Matthew Gabel, Webster, New York, property on Robertson Road, $4,000. Dan Andrei Georgescu to Anna Kepler, Gaithersburg, Maryland, property at 231 Longfellow Circle, Albrightsville, $306,0000. Carl Marsteller to Carl Marsteller, P.O. Box 1079, property at 64 Lucretius Trail, Albrightsville, $1. Caroline M. Laschenski to Joseph E. Laschenski III, Harleysville, two transactions, two properties at Towamensing Trail and Chesterton Circle, Towamensing Trails, $1 each. Warren E. Wagner to Robert J. Kline, 105 Indian Trail, Albrightsville, property at 105 Indian Trail, $176,000. William J. Carey to Eileen T. Spadafino, Mohegan Lake, New York, property at 51 Poplar Drive, Albrightsville, $1. Eileen T. Spadafino to Michael J. Carey, Yonkers, New York, property at 51 Poplar Drive, Albrightsville, $1.

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