In this issue:
Jim Thorpe Soccer
Season page 5 VOLUME 2, NUMBER 7
Christ Lutheran Members learn about
Haitians and share with Care Kits
Christ Lutheran Church members
prepared personal hygiene kits for
people in Haiti who have been affected
by the earthquake in January 2010.
Project Comfort is an undertaking of
the churchʼs Outreach Ministry Team.
Church members donated toothbrush-
es, combs, nail files, soap bars, band
aids, wash cloths and wrapped one of
each item in a hand towel to make an
individualized personal hygiene kit for
one Haitian earthquake survivor. The
project is sponsored by the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America.
SPRING, 2010
On Sunday, April 11, following the
10:30 a.m. church service, a pot luck
lunch was served with authentic
Haitian foods made by the congrega-
tion.
People were surprised to learn that
Haitian foods are very similar to ours,
but prepared using many spices, sev-
eral of which are very spicy. Church
members also learned some interest-
ing things about the Haitian culture and
whatʼs been going on within the coun-
try since the earthquake destroyed
homes and displaced many people as
well as caused several deaths.
 PAGE 2–The Journal of Penn Forest, Spring 2010

Bruce A. Nalesnik announces

Bruce Nalesnik of
candidacy for state representative
citizens. Property taxes con- Specialist, attached to the specifications and procure- Pennsylvania State Coroner's
Nesquehoning has tinue to burden everyone, Office of Naval Intelligence ment, and product develop- Association, the
announced his candidacy for including homeowners and (ONI) and specialized in ment. Nesquehoning Democratic
State Representative in the business owners alike. People Human Intelligence He is a member of the Club and the Carbon County
122nd Legislative District. He cannot afford to buy existing (HUMINT), serving under Nesquehoning Lions Club, Democratic Executive
is seeking the Democratic homes or build them, often Reserve Intelligence Area where he was a past presi- Committee.
nomination. Nalesnik has due to prohibitively high prop- (RIA) 16 out of Willow Grove, dent, treasurer and zone Born and raised in
served as the Coroner of erty taxes. Businesses refrain PA and Ft. Dix, N.J. chairman. He also belongs to Nesquehoning, he is a son of
Carbon County for the past 15 from expanding and adding to A magna cum laude gradu- the late Steve and Lillian
years, currently serving his their workforce because of ate of the Tidewater College of (Vannicola) Nalesnik. He is a
fourth consecutive term. these additional perpetual Virginia, Nalesnik also gradu- member of St. Mary Byzantine
"After discussing this candi- costs. I support the idea of ated with honors from the Catholic Church,
dacy with my family, vital busi- eliminating this archaic and Northampton County Area Nesquehoning. He is married
ness owners in the area, and unfair form of taxation in favor Community College with a to Koreen (Fritzinger)
key Democratic leaders, I of replacing this system with degree in Funeral Service Nalesnik, formerly of
have received encouragement multiple streams of revenue Education. He is a licensed Slatington, who is a school
to pursue this seat. I will strive from different sources." funeral director and is the teacher in the Tamaqua
to continue the excellent level A two-time Navy veteran, he owner and operator of the School District and serves as
of service that Keith McCall first served in the Navy Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral a school director on the
has provided to the citizens of Medical Corps, initially as a Home in Nesquehoning for the Panther Valley School Board.
Carbon County through his Hospital Corpsman, gaining past 20 years. The couple has two daugh-
established offices, and follow certification as an EMT. He During his terms in office, the Nesquehoning American ters, Tayler, 12, and Delana,
in his footsteps as a legislative then pursued advanced Nalesnik has modernized the Legion. 10.
leader in the House of schooling, becoming a Coroner's Office by obtaining Nalesnik was appointed by "I feel that the culmination of
Representatives. Psychiatric Specialist. He was new photographic equipment, the Carbon County Board of my experiences in the private
"There are some very chal- a member of the elite Navy new radios, and instituted a Commissioners to serve on sector as a business owner,
lenging times ahead of us as "SPRINT" team, which con- computer software program the board of directors of the an employee of a major corpo-
citizens of Pennsylvania due ducted rapid psychiatric inter- for the proper creation and Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug ration in the county, and as a
to the economic climate. vention for military disasters. retention of reports. and Alcohol Commision, and county official has given me a
Difficult decisions lie ahead For his efforts, upon honorable He also conducted the first served as treasurer, vice- keen insight into the issues
with regard to balancing the discharge, he received letters coroner's inquest in over 35 chairman and two terms as facing us today and the chal-
budget, yet we cannot stop of commendation from the years, obtaining a guilty ver- chairman. lenges of tomorrow," Nalesnik
trying to lighten the burden on Navy and Coast Guard, and dict on a questionable death Nalesnik is a member of the said.
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Bobish to run for state seat
Jeffrey S. Bobish of Beaver
Meadows has announced he
is seeking the Democratic
nomination in the May 18 pri-
mary, for the seat of State
Representative of the 122nd
Legislative District. Bobish is a
long time incumbent council-
man from the Borough of
Beaver Meadows. After serv-
ing four years on the bor-
oughʼs planning commission
and helping to create the bor-
oughʼs Comprehensive Plan,
Bobish was appointed to
council to fill a 2-year vacancy
created after his father retired.
Jeff has been elected to three
consecutive terms since. Jeff
has been elected to serve as
president of council for four
and a half of the 14 years he
has served.
“I was saddened as every-
one was to learn of Keith
McCallʼs retirement. I have
worked with Keith and his
office staff on many communi-
ty projects and we all will miss
him greatly. I am fortunate
however to have learned
many things from Keith. He
taught me by example to be
personable, pleasant and to
always put your constituents
first and I feel this is the mark
of a great legislator.”
Bobishʼs professional attrib-
utes include working in the
construction field for almost 20
years, where he started out as
a first year carpenter appren-
tice for the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners. Jeffʼs hard work
and perseverance elevated
him to a Construction
Superintendentʼs position,
where he was in charge of
many multimillion dollar proj-
ects. He worked to bring the
projects in under strict time-
lines and budgets. Bobish was
also in charge of numerous
employees and the coordina-
tion of many different trades.
For the past three years
Bobish has been employed as
the carpentry instructor at the
Carbon Career and Technical
Institute in Jim Thorpe, and is
the chairman of the schools
safety committee. Jeff is cur-
rently attending Temple
Universityʼs teacher certifica-
tion program.
Bobish stated that
Harrisburg is headed for some
very dark times. “One of the
biggest problemʼs the state is
facing is partisanship, without
the ability or the willingness to
work together nothing in the
interest of the taxpayers will
be accomplished. Studying
the budget I have found many
areas where the budget can
be cut without any impact on
taxpayers or their livelihoods.
One of my major concerns the
sheer size of the government
itself. Pennsylvania is the
nationʼs largest full time work-
ing government and I think
reducing its size can save the
taxpayers millions. Cutting the
size of the government will not
be a popular idea but if the
taxpayers of the
Commonwealth make their
legislators accountable for
their actions this can become
a reality. Cutting property
taxes across the board is
another big issue on my agen-
Yaich to Run for State seat
Justin V. Yaich of Jim
Thorpe has announced he will
seek the post of State
Representative of the 122nd
Legislative District. Yaich will
be seeking the Democratic
nomination on May 18. Yaich
currently serves as the
President of Jim Thorpe
Borough Council, where he is
serving his second term. Yaich
also serves as the Chairman
of Administration for the
Borough.
“When I read of Keith
McCall's retirement, I like
many, was in shock,” Yaich
said. “Over the past five years,
I had the privilege of working
with Keith on a number of proj-
ects. His dedication and tire-
less service to our district is
second to none.”
Yaich pointed out that the
122nd District is facing some
very challenging times. The
economic slump has impacted
every segment of society, crip-
pled pension funds and forced
many businesses to close.
The recession has put a
severe crunch on local hospi-
tals and has forced the down-
sizing of staff. “As someone
who's life benefited greatly
from our local hospital's care,
our district needs someone
who will stand firm beside
them and their employees to
ensure the best services to
Carbon County residents,”
da, especially for our older
Pennsylvanians. When I see
senior citizens who are strug-
gling to pay their mortgage,
heat their homes, purchase
food or the medication that
they desperately need, after
they have worked their whole
lives and paid into the system,
I feel that the Government has
failed us.”
Bobish is a lifelong resident
of Beaver Meadows. He lives
with his wife Holly to whom he
has been married for the past
17 years. He has two daugh-
ters, Noelle 4 and Nicole 18
months. “My parents and I
have been politically active in
the borough and in the county
for over five decades. My
father served as burgess,
mayor and councilman. My
mother also held a seat on
council for many years; she
Yaich said.
“It is essential that we con-
tinue to be firm and vocal in
the fight for property tax
reform. I believe the most
equitable and efficient way to
deliver this change is through
a shift toward sales tax, either
eliminating property tax com-
pletely or placing a small flat
tax on real estate to makeup
any sales tax shortfall. The
State should also take an
active role in overseeing build-
ing projects school districts
engage in. In addition, we
need to stand firm and push
for reform of 'spot assess-
ments.' This mechanism,
employed by many school dis-
tricts, is simply unfair and bur-
dens new home buyers with
outrageous tax rates.” Yaich
stated.
In his professional career,
The Journal of Penn Forest, Spring 2010–PAGE 3
was the first woman elected to
borough council. I have been
involved with many different
state and federal agencies,
budget processes and day to
day operations of government.
I feel that my constituents
know the type of person I am.
Yaich serves as the Director of
Planning for Washington
Township. In addition, he
serves in the capacity of State
Building Code Official, admin-
istering the State Building
Laws, Notary Public, Zoning
and Code Enforcement and is
the Employee Safety Program
Coordinator. Through that,
Yaich has developed a com-
prehensive knowledge of the
Municipalities Planning Code,
International Building Code,
Property Maintenance Code,
Borough and Township
Codes. Yaich attended Lehigh
Valley Real Estate Institute
and is a licensed
Pennsylvania Realtor. He has
attended Lehigh Carbon
Community College,
Bloomsburg University, and
has also taken advanced dis-
tant corespondent courses.
Yaich holds a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Marketing
and is currently pursuing a
Masters Degree in Public
Administration at Kutztown
University.
During his tenure in elected
office, Yaich and fellow council
members were successful in
pursuing over $2,000,000 in
state and federal grants. He
and other members also
spearheaded the first 'green'
municipal office building and
police station for the Borough
of Jim Thorpe, which incorpo-
I value honesty, integrity, hard
work, commitment and family.”
Bobish is a 20 year veteran of
the Beaver Meadows
Volunteer Fire Department,
five of those years as assis-
tant chief, and a former volun-
teer with the Weatherly ambu-
lance as an Emergency
Medical Technician.
The residents of Carbon
County need someone in
Harrisburg that will be willing
to fight for them and for the
things that they value the
most. I am blue collar through
and through, every candidate
promises that they “wonʼt for-
get where they came from”.
There are some big shoes to
fill in Harrisburg for the people
of Carbon County and I truly
believe I am the perfect fit.”
rated a new state-of-the-art
geothermal heating and cool-
ing system. “I believe the
State needs to continue to
advance green technologies.
If State funding is awarded for
building projects, guidelines
should include a form of green
technology,” Yaich said. The
municipal building also
relieved taxpayers of $30,000
annually in rental fees. In addi-
tion, he worked to secure and
invest over $100,000 in public
parks and recreation. Yaich
also serves as the borough's
representative to the Carbon
County Communication
Commission.
Yaich is a member of the
Jim Thorpe Lions Club, Blue
Lodge No. 440, F. & A.M., Jim
Thorpe, Lehighton and
Palmerton Democratic Clubs,
and the Carbon County
Democratic Executive
Committee.
An avid sportsman and
strong supporter of the
Second Amendment, Yaich
enjoys hunting, fishing, and is
also a member of the National
Rifle Association.
Born and raised in Jim
Thorpe, Yaich is the son of
Edward “Danny” Yaich of Jim
Thorpe and Regina (Arthur)
Yaich of Nesquehoning. He
and his family are members of
St. John's Lutheran Church in
Jim Thorpe.
 PAGE 4–The Journal of Penn Forest, Spring 2010
John J. Wieczorek
seeks Democratic
nomination for State
Representative
I am John J. Wieczorek, a
life long Democrat, seeking
the Democratic nomination for
State Representative from the
122nd District. My decision to
seek the nomination is due to
my belief that with my unique
qualifications and public serv-
ice record I can best represent
the interests and values of our
district.
I was born and raised in
Summit Hill and currently
reside in Mahoning Township.
My wife and I are the proud
parents of two grown children
and grandparents of three
granddaughters Shortly after
high school I was employed
with Bethlehem Steel where I
progressed to supervisory
positions in Industrial
Engineering, Transportation
Services and Plant Utilities.
Each promotion involved
greater levels of responsibility.
While working full time I
attended Moravian College
and earned a degree in eco-
nomics. With the demise of
the steel industry and particu-
larly Bethlehem Steel I was
forced into a premature retire-
ment. After leaving Bethlehem
Steel I worked as an inde-
pendent consultant with a
small consulting firm and then
with a local manufacturing
firm.
My background in econom-
ics, experience in Industrial
Engineering to identify and
eliminate waste and my per-
sonal and first hand experi-
ence provide me with an
understanding of the reality of
losing a job and the conse-
quences of that loss. I can
Todd D. Koller announces
candidacy for State
Representative
Todd D. Koller, a Carbon
County and Mahoning Twp.
Zoning Hearing Board, and on
the Lehighton School Board.
Brennan, due to make his
entrance in April.
understand and relate to the resident, has announced his Todd is married to the for- "As a father and grandfa-
plight of far too many people candidacy for Representative mer Kathleen Miccicke, ther, I have the same hopes
that have had similar experi- in the General Assembly of the daughter to Mary Ann and and dreams for my family as
ences of losing their means 122nd district. you do. I also have the
of providing for their fami- "I would like to thank all of same fears and con-
lies and forced to start over. you that signed my petitions cerns. I am fed up with
Pennsylvanians face giving me this opportunity to the arrogance, corrup-
many difficult challenges. run for your State tion, and abuses of
My background and experi- Representative in the 122nd most of our elected offi-
ence have prepared me to district. I would also like to cials. Higher and higher
meet those challenges. To thank Keith McCall for his taxes, burgeoning
find solutions to those chal- many years of dedicated serv- budgets with out of con-
lenges requires the ability to ice. I want to extend my best trol spending, back
understand and identify the wishes to Keith and his family room secret deals, and
complexities of the prob- for whatever the future holds encroaching legisla-
lems that we face. The elim- for them." tion that are strangling
ination of property tax is a Todd is employed by Petro our freedoms and liber-
great sound bite. However, fuel company in Reading for ties. It's time we all say
that sound bite rings hollow the past 23 years. Todd is a enough is enough! We
without a detailed plan to graduate of Fleetwood Area need to get back to
replace those funds. It has High School. He attended common sense
taken years to get into this Berks Real Estate Institute Government that fol-
predicament and will require and successfully acquired his lows our constitution
some time to get out of it. A Pennsylvania Real Estate and answers only to the
great start to reducing or elim- license. Todd attended and people. It's time to send
inating property taxes will successfully completed tax a clear and unmistak-
need to be made at the state accounting courses with H&R Lester Ahner of Long Run, able message to our Local,
level. Having the state level of Block. He has over 20 years of Lehighton. Todd and Kathy State, and Federal
funding for education return to business experience in a fam- raised three children Matt, Jon Governments. They are not
50%,is only a start. There is ily owned and operated busi- and Lisa, all graduates of Royalty. They are not above
no question that there is ness. Todd served as a Lehighton Area High School. reproach! This is still our
wasteful spending in the state Volunteer Fire Fighter for 10 He has four grandchildren: Government, ʻFor the people,
government. Identifying and years and an EMT for 4 years. Avery, Nick, Abby, and Tyler By the peopleʼ and we are the
eliminating that waste and He served on the Lehighton with the fifth grandchild, people!”
applying those funds to sup-
port public education would
also help ease the tax burden
on homeowners.
I bring a strong set of unique
qualifications to the position
of State Representative. My
experience in identifying and
eliminating waste, my back-
ground in economics, my pub-
lic service record and my per-
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Penn Forest Twp.
hears update on
Tpk service plaza
by Seth Isenberg
The PA Turnpike Com-
missionʼs engineer for the new
service plaza, Ceco Asso-
ciates, sent a representative
to update Penn Forest
Township at their April meet-
ing. Work has started, with all
the buildings leveled, and the
concrete now being broken
up. A discussion of the work
led to a discussion of the
building to come. While the
PTC has a permit from Labor
& Industry for its new build-
ing(s), it still needs a town-
ship-issued building permit. In
lieu of a bond, the township
agreed to accept a Letter of
Guarantee from the PTC. The
only remaining issue is how
Danner Road will be cared for,
and that the road would be
repaved after construction
traffic ends.
The Census Bureau has set
up an information table at the
township, which they will staff
on Wednesdays and Fridays
between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Everyone is encouraged to fill
out their forms (contact the
Census at 717-425-5140 if
you did not get one). Census
field workers are being trained
at the Penn Forest building a
various days through the
month.
Supervisor Alan Katz
explained the situation on the
Carbon County Tax Collection
Committee, where school dis-
trict representatives along with
four large communities have
taken control of the process.
He and supervisors chairman
Paul Montemuro plan to con-
tact state representatives and
senators to work to change
the law that permits weighted
voting, and, denies townships
an “equal” say in the process.
In other business, supervi-
sors agreed to send $250 to
support the D.A.R.E. program
at the Penn-Kidder
Elementary School. The pro-
gram has nine one-hour class-
es, and a graduation ceremo-
ny. Kidder Township Police
officer Brian Dalesandro is the
instructor.
All the proposals for com-
puter equipment cost over
$10,000, so the replacing of
computers, servers and soft-
The Journal of Penn Forest, Spring 2010–PAGE 5
ware will have to go out for
bid.
Quarterly payments were
released to PFTVFD#1 and
PFTVFD#2, as well as the
Lehighton Ambulance Assn.
upon receiving their quarterly
documents.
Zoning officer Joe Steber
sent a letter about an illegal
sign to one property owner,
and reminders to several
encouraging homeowners to
erect 911 addresses.
The new salt shed was
accepted, as was the new
trash compactor—for which a
final payment was sent to
Eagle Equipment for $12,874.
Collections at the Transfer
Station for March were
$1,249. Pothole patching will
be underway throughout the
township.
Supervisors approved a
second grant application to
move the township park for-
ward. The goal is to update
the townshipʼs comprehensive
plan, and work toward a
Greenway Grant. This led to
questions from citizens about
who would maintain the park,
and cover the costs. Katz
answered that impact fees
from new construction, and
revenues from a concession
stand in the park, will do this. A
Recreation Committee will be
Spring Soccer
formed to manage the park.
A 10-lot subdivision in
Rhodo Mountain Estates is
nearly done, but requested
Season Underway
another 90 days because of a
wait for a DEP approval. The by Rick Grant organization for one or both sea- The camps provide players of
extension was granted unani- Young soccer players from sons and get their name printed all ages and abilities with the rare
mously. across Penn Forest Township are on player jerseys. opportunity to receive high-level
The Wargo family came out on the fields enjoying the In the future, the league hopes soccer coaching from a team of
game now that the spring season to be playing its games in the international experts. Each day
back to supervisors about
of the Jim Thorpe Rotary Youth township, but much depends includes individual foot skills,
their plan to donate over 200 Sports Association's (JTRYSA) upon how quickly the new town- technical drills, tactical practices,
acres to The Nature spring soccer season is under- ship park is established. small-sided games, coached
Conservancy for properties way. Kids aged 4-14 started play- Surveyors were seen working on scrimmages, and a daily tourna-
located along Behrens Road. ing games early this month and the site in early April and the ment. Equally important, the
The Wargos asked for a waiv- will play through the month of grass has been cut, but the fields Challenger coaching staff pro-
er from sections of the subdivi- May. may not be in shape to play on by vides your child with lessons in
sion land development ordi- This season all of the games the fall season. respect, responsibility, integrity,
nance particularly regarding are being played Saturday morn- While organized soccer won't sportsmanship and leadership.
ings at Beltzville State Park. be played on league fields over Camp programs include a free
rights-of-ways along a private
Practices are held on fields the summer, there will still be an ball and shirt and a free British
road. It was decided that this around the township, including opportunity for kids to work on Soccer jersey for on line registra-
would be “o.k.” if they provide the field on Maury Road just east their soccer skills. Plans have tions 45 days prior to camp.
letters about the road and its of Route 903 and the fields at been made to offer a British Registration in advance is
right-of-way from their attor- Penn-Kidder Elementary. Soccer Camp to area youth at the required and parents interested in
ney. JTRYSA organizes two soccer Penn-Kidder Elementary July 26- registering their children can visit
The Planning Commission seasons each year, one in the 30. the league's website at
spring and another in the fall. www.jtrysa.com for more informa-
Please turn to page 15 Team sponsors can support the tion.
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in the picture are, center,
Mikaylah Cadogan-Daugherty,
Student of the Month, her
father, Michael, mother,
Karen, brother, Michael, Frank
Rossino, Lions Club president,
and Brad Grissinger, Lions
Club member.
The family was present for
the ceremony at the Lions
Club meeting on March 20, at
the Terra Cottage Cafe in Lake
Harmony.
As always, the student
received a framed certificate
and a cash award for her out-
standing work. She and her
parents were also provided
with breakfast.
The Lions are still selling
discount cards to over 30 area
businesses. They cost $5
each for a one-time, 10% dis-
count at those places listed on
the card. The cards are valid
through the end of 2010. See
any member of the club.
The Lions also have plans to
sell flowers on Mother's Day
weekend in May. Watch for the
signs at Mary Enck Realty on
Route 903 at the intersection
with Route 534.

Seth’s Sightings
The weekend had been
committed to serving a news-
paper organization we belong
to. Meetings spread out from
Thursday afternoon to
Saturday night. The two of us
split up, because Ruth's meet-
ings started Thursday, and
mine Friday—Ruth got a ride
to Harrisburg with a fellow
board member.
I remained in the Poconos to
put newspapers and newslet-
ters into the mail, and to tie up
some loose ends. Ruth had
worked late on Wednesday to
do the same on her end.
It was kind of a shame that
we spent beautiful days
indoors in meetings in win-
dowless rooms, but important.
There was a changing of the
guard, and we were there to
support the outgoing as well
as incoming officers.
Weather in Harrisburg went
from the low 70s on our board
meeting days to the mid-50s.
Our weekend was taken up
with seminars for the same
organization. The highlight of
this event was an awards
presentation where we com-
pete. I'm pleased to report that
this year we came home with
an ad award—one of our ads
was judged among the best in
a competitive category.
Combination event
benefits JTHS seniors
Jim Thorpe High School
PTSA and the High School
senior class are partnering up
on Saturday, April 24 from 11
a.m.-3 p.m. to run a communi-
ty day event at the Jim Thorpe
High School.
The PTSA will be hosting a
Health and Safety event that
will provide valuable health-
related information for all
ages. There will be giveaways
and costume characters for
the kids.
In addition to the Health and
Safety event, the senior class
will be running a rummage
sale, bake sale, car wash, and
food stand. All proceeds will
benefit the students at Jim
Thorpe High School.
There will also be a book
We enjoyed the company of
our confederates, friends in
the business. We really didn't
want to head north on Sunday
morning, but could not delay.
Riding home together was
nice.
There's a very definite
change in the plants from the
Harrisburg area to the
Schuylkill County coal mined
area (also host to giant
garbage dumps) to the
Poconos. The area around the
state capitol was much leafier,
and there were more flowers
in bloom. Still, our area looks
very nice.
I worked Sunday afternoon
inside the Pocono Builders'
Association home show. It
wasn't a bad way to spend a
cold day. I was happy to talk
with everyone who visited our
booth.
The show ended at 4. That
left the afternoon to be
enjoyed. We owed the dogs a
good walk, and I surprised
Ruth with the selection of the
old Farmstead Trail in
Nescopeck State Park, which
follows a farmer's fields gradu-
ally downward toward the
Nescopeck Creek. This was
beautiful. There were a variety
of wild flowers, yellows, white,
pinks and purples. We saw
signing by AJ Baddick's dad.
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3-1 10:30 p.m. PA State
Police – Lehighton was called
to Camp Adams in Penn
Forest Twp. to sort out a fight
between three boys, ages 14,
18 and 18, who had fought
with staff.
Kidder Township Police
arrested Christopher
Demarco, 30, of Lansdale,
Kyle Thomasson, 28, of
National Park, NJ and Daniel
Erin, 25, of Media, for fighting
at the Jack Frost Ski Area on
3-5 at 4:20 p.m.
PA State Police – Fern
Ridge is investigating vandal-
ism at a Cold Spring Rd.,
Penn Forest Streams home
where a homeowner had
rocks thrown at his windows,
with one of them smashed
(early morning 3-15).
PA State Police – Lehighton
reported that between 3-6 and
20, someone smashed win-
dows at a home on Dogwood
Drive in the Bear Creek Lake
development. Police did find a
metal ball consistent with the
use of a slingshot. PSP-L asks
anyone with information to call
them to aid in their investiga-
tion, 610-377-4270. PSP-L
also investigated the tamper-
ing of a propane line and tank
at a Bear Creek Dr., Penn
Forest Twp. home.
3-28, a known 21 y.o.
Allentown man entered the
apartment of a Penn Forest
Twp. woman – she was not
home and had not given per-
mission - to retrieve his pay-
check. He is charged with
criminal trespass, PSP-L.
Kidder Police charged a 52
y.o. Pocono Lake man with
Disorderly Conduct after an
investigation of a man being
disorderly at the Albrightsville
Fire Company at 5:41 p.m. on
4-3.
Between 4-3 and 5, some-
one smashed the front window
on a home on Snowy Ridge
Rd. in Penn Forest Twp., PSP-
F.
Stealin’
Between 2-1 and 3-1, some-
one stole 48 2x4s and four
propane tanks from the yard of
Twin Builders on Route 903 in
Penn Forest Twp. Police were
able to locate three propane
tanks and two of the 2x4s at a
home in Kidder Twp. on 3-1.
PSP-F is continuing an inves-
Police Beat
tigation. Contact them at 646-
2271 if you have any informa-
tion on this, or any of the
crimes listed in this column.
Kidder Twp. Police are
investigating the theft of four
snowboards from patrons at
Jack Frost Ski Area on 3-5.
3-7 just after midnight,
someone stole a wallet and
cell phone from a partygoerʼs
purse at a Drinkwater Dr.,
Towamensing Trails home,
PSP-F.
Between 4 p.m. on 3-9 and
4 p.m. the next day, someone
broke into a Brittany Dr.,
Valley View Estates home
(owned by an out-of-area
owner). Thieves forced open
the back patio door. Once
inside, they took several
items, including a kitchen
stove, a kitchen countertop
and a bathtub. They damaged
walls, and ceiling, and one
window at the home. Contact
PSP-F at 646-2271 if you may
have seen something.
Between 11-29 and 12-31-
09, someone cut the copper
pipes from under a White Oak
Dr., Robin Hood Lakes vaca-
tion home, AND broke inside
to steal a flat screen TV, DVD
player, Weedeater gas-pow-
ered trimmer and a home between mid-November
Shakespeare trolling motor.
PSP-L investigated, and
learned the home was first
burglarized by a 27 y.o. local
who cut the copper pipes and
took some other items. Four
locals, ages 17, 19 and 20 (2),
discovered the home was
open, and used it as a hang
out to smoke marijuana. At
some point, they took the flat
screen TV and DVD player. By
3-11-10, police had arrested
the 27 y.o. and charged him
with burglary, theft, receiving
stolen property, possession of
instruments of crime, and
more. He is in the county jail.
The kids were also arrested,
with the two 20 year-olds – a
boy and a girl – charged with
burglary, theft and criminal
trespass. The teenagers, both
girls, were charged with crimi-
nal trespass. The 19 y.o. is
also charged with criminal
conspiracy and false reports
to law enforcement. All of the
kids are out on bail, awaiting
hearing and trial dates.
Between 1-1 and 3-20,
someone broke in to a
Hiawatha Trail, Mt.
Pocahontas home and cut the
copper pipes out, PSP-F.
Someone entered a Ute
Trail, Mt. Pocahontas home
between 2 and 9 p.m. on 3-23
by opening an unlocked bed-
room window. Cash was
stolen, PSP-F.
Someone tried to break into
a Patton Circle, Valley View
Estates home between 2:15
and 2:30 a.m. on 3-29. The
thief tried to kick in the rear
door, and couldnʼt, though did
damage it. Neighbors saw a
vehicle, possibly an SUV, in
the driveway, and saw it leave
after hearing noises. PSP-F is
investigating.
Discovered 4-10, someone
broke into a Weiler Rd., Penn
Forest Twp. vacation cabin
cluster between mid-January
and this date by breaking the
locks and/or doors on all five
cabins. Stolen were butter
knifes, a telescope lens, tow-
els, and old poker chips, value
of about $100; and damage to
locks and doors was about
$850 worth, PSP-F.
Discovered 4-10, someone
broke into a Mountain View,
Bear Creek Lakes vacation
and this date by using a rock
to smash a window on the
front door, to gain entry to the
house, PSP-L.
Kidder Twp. Police is inves-
tigating an armed robbery at
the Comfort Inn on Route 940
at the Turnpike at about 11:40
p.m. on 4-12. A man entered
the Inn, jumped over the front
desk counter, brandished a
knife and demanded money.
He is described as a black
male, approx 6ʼ tall, wearing
black pants, a black “dew” rag,
and a black shirt that was
pulled up over the bottom por-
tion of his face. The thief fled
in an unknown direction with
an undetermined amount of
cash. Anyone who might have
seen this incident, or had any
information about it is asked to
call the Kidder Twp Police
Dept at 722-0192.
4-13, two Harleysville men,
ages 19 and 20, were arrested
for Burglary, Theft and related
charges, when Kidder Police
responded to an alarm at 4:43
a.m. on Tamarack Trail,
by Seth Isenberg
Holiday Pocono. Investigation
led officers to a nearby house
where the two men were locat-
ed. A search was conducted
and police found evidence to
arrest both, and send them to
the Carbon County Jail in lieu
of $25,000 cash bail after
arraignment before District
Judge Joseph Homanko in
Weatherly.
Keeping the rubber side
down… or not
PSP-F was sent to the
scene of an ʼ05 Chevy Malibu
crashed into a tree off Route
903 after 1 a.m. on 3-7. The
car had crashed about .7
miles south of Weiler Rd. in
Penn Forest Twp. The 36 y.o.
driver, Michael Imbriale of
Penn Forest Twp., was dead
at the scene. Police report he
was not wearing his seatbelt.
3-22 9 p.m. a Philly area 21
y.o. driver put his ʼ99 Cougar
into a tree off Old Stage Rd.
He wasnʼt hurt, but earned a
ticket for unsafe driving from
PSP-F.
3-27 8:53 a.m. PSP-F
responded to a crash where a
21 y.o. Jim Thorpe-area driver
had lost control of her ʼ09
Yaris after traveling over a
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into the guard rail. She was
not hurt. No ticket issued.
The Penn-Kidder area is
not high enough for some
3-6 1:38 a.m., PSP-L
stopped a car on Route 534
near Kunkletown, and found a
20 y.o. driver and his two pas-
sengers, 16 and 19, all drunk
from beer. The driver was
arrested for DUI, and every-
one charged with underage
drinking.
PSP-F and PMRPD held a
joint Sobriety Checkpoint shift
on Route 115 between 5 and
10 p.m. on 3-17 – Saint
Patrickʼs Day. With 19 officers
and many marked patrol vehi-
cles, the evening results were
5 DUI arrests, a minor drug
possession arrest, and 51 traf-
fic tickets issued. The goal of
the night was to deter Drunk
Driving and prevent alcohol
related traffic accidents.
Three 18 y.o. boys, one
each from White Haven,
Weatherly and Wilkes-Barre,
were cited for possession of
alcohol by a minor, in the park-
ing lot of McDonalds at the
Turnpike, 4-2 9:57 p.m.
PSP-L added several more
DUI arrests this month.
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CCGG Offers New Well
Owners Information
A local non-profit has been
sending out copies of a new
brochure on well water quality
to municipalities and home-
owners associations through-
out the area. The Carbon
County Groundwater
Guardians (CCGG), anonprof-
it, volunteer organization pro-
viding education on ground-
water, private wells and septic
systems to homeowners, civic
groups and students, sent out
the brochures during National
Ground Water Awareness
Week.
Each year, the National
Groundwater Water
Association promotes Ground
Water Awareness Week as a
time for everyone to consider
carefully the water that they
drink. This year, National
Groundwater Awareness
Week was celebrated in
March.
“This is a great opportunity
Smuggler’s Cove
Smugglerʼs Cove was advertis-
ing a Surf & Turf Celebration—
and it sounded great—live Maine
lobsters and other seafood,
paired with Allen Bros. USDA
prime steaks. So on Sunday
evening, after our errands, we
headed to Tannersville.
We were seated at a booth in
the main bar room. Most
places, I donʼt like sitting in the
bar; itʼs often noisy and crowd-
ed. But at Smugglerʼs Cove, the
bar has energy, but because of
its layout, you still feel as
though youʼre having a private
dining experience.
Our waitress was quick to the
table with the extensive menus,
and to take our drink orders. I
asked for a glass of Pinot Noir,
Blackstone, $8. Seth had a glass
of unsweetened iced tea, $2.25
refillable; his only complaint was a
lack of Sweet ʻnʼ Low; he thought
the Splenda had an after-taste.
The Surf & Turf Celebration is
an excellent value at $18.95.
There are five choices of a single
item, and four surf and turf combi-
nations. Seth chose one of the lat-
ter—an eight-ounce sirloin with a
half lobster. Crabmeat stuffing
was free, so he added that, along
with sweet potato fries and the
for Carbon County residents
to have their well water tested
and to check their well cap to
make sure that it is in good
condition,” said Rick Grant,
president of the CCGG.
“People who own their own
wells are responsible for their
own water supply and they
need to make sure that it is
safe to drink.”
Unfortunately, many well
owners don't realize that they
are responsible for the water
that comes out of their wells
and that no government
agency or municipality can fix
a well problem for them. Each
year, many homeowners turn
to their local township or bor-
ough for answers that council
members or supervisors do
not have.
“That's why we sent copies
of our new brochure to the
townships,” Grant said. “That's
the first place many home-
Route 611, Tannersville
by Ruth Isenberg
salad bar.
I chose one of the premium
catches of the day, fresh Florida
pompano, $22.95. I ordered it
grilled, with mango salsa on the
side, and also chose sweet pota-
Dining
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to fries and salad bar.
The salad bar featured fresh,
crisp greens with a good assort-
ment of toppings and dressings,
and our waitress brought warm
rolls and butter. We werenʼt
rushed, but it was only a few min-
utes after we finished our salads
until our entrées appeared.
Both were very attractive.
Sethʼs lobster was cleaned, but
he still had to crack the claws and
extract the sweet lobster meat.
The crabmeat stuffing was mild,
and just enough to add a little
owners think to go for answers about it because they don't family safe and well.
when they have a well prob- test their well water. CCGG offers well owners a
lem and those government In the new brochure, CCGG wealth of information through
officials need someone to urges all well owners to have its website at www.carbonwa-
send them to. That's what we their well water tested for ters.org as well as low-cost
do.” basic coliform bacteria once well water test kits through an
Over 55% of Carbon County each year. The test is not alliance with Wilkes University.
residents access the ground- overly expensive and can
water aquifer directly with a keep the property owner's
well to get their drinking water,
but 100% of the residents rely
directly or indirectly on this
valuable resource for drinking,
recreation, and commercial
use.
In general, Pennsylvanians
have an abundant and very
pure groundwater water
resource, but if the quality of
the water is less than 99.5%
pure it may not meet the drink-
ing water standard and could
be classified as not potable.
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beautiful piece of fish. Grill
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dence of the light charred
surface. I liked the salsa
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some bites of the fish with
just lemon juice to set off
its clean, fresh flavor.
The fries, and a side of
broccoli, were well-pre-
pared and a good addition
to the meal. We passed on
dessert. Sweets just sounded like
too much, after the clean flavors
of the sea.
Smugglerʼs Cove is open seen
days a week for lunch and dinner,
from 11:30 to 10 Monday through
Thursday, until 10:30 on Friday
and Saturday, and until 9 on
Sunday. The lounge is open until
11:30 daily. Credit cards are
accepted.
Phone: 570-692-2277
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St. Joseph Regional plans Afternoon of shopping
An Afternoon of Shopping is
planned at St. Joseph
Regional Academy, 25 W. 6th
Street, Jim Thorpe on Sunday,
April 25. Find all your favorite
home demonstrators in one
Dallas
First Floor Condo, completely
redecorated and nicely fur-
nished. 2 BR, 1 3/4 BA, Sitting
RM, Cedar closet, Loads of
storage, patio, tennis, golf,
pool. Move right in. Priced for
quick sale $115,000.
Go to the top call
Jane Kopp Real Estate
288-7481
407 Luzerne St., Freeland
List # 07-2311
Well maintained 1/2 double with
newer windows. All appliances stay!
Included is a 1,000 sq. ft. ranch with
2BR, 1BA, custom kitch. and LR.
Ideal for rental or relatives. Lot 14,
block 4 off of Juniper St must be
included in sale $106,000
Century 21 Select Group
Call Brian McCardle at
800.779.2584 (x 23)
To Be Built
Sparrow Lane,
Penn Forest Twp.
3 BR, 2 BA ranch, 2 car garage
& basement on 1/2 acre lot
Still time to pick your colors
$175,000
GENE DURIGAN Real Estate
Call Jim, 570-325-5707
Rhodo Mountain Estates
Looking for seclusion? Mag-
nificent country post & beam
home, cedar siding & decks,
cherry cabinets, stone fire-
place, & full finished base-
ment. For 24 hour recorded
information & address, call
1-800-722-1389 and enter
code 2476.
Mary Enck Realty, Inc.
Lake Naomi
32 Split Rock Lane
Pocono Pines
4 BR, 2 BA, Gas and Elec heat
Furnished, 2 large decks, close
to lake, pool and club. Ex. cond.
Inspected. $239,900
Lake Naomi Real Estate
Justin Higgins
570-646-2222
800-537-1479
location & 10% of your order
will benefit
Joseph Regional Academy!
From 11 a.m.-2 p.m., these
demonstrators will be display-
ing their goods at the school:
938-940 North St,
Freeland #07-2330
Country charmer with in town
conveniences. Currently used
as an adult care facility. Huge
income potential. 5 BR, 2 1/2
BA, full basement, master
suite, and low taxes. Additional
land available. $249,000.
Aim High Realty, Inc
570-443-7860
HOUSE ON
ROUTE 940
Single home, 3BR, large 8ft
closets, tiled bathroom, sitting
room, LR w/air conditioner,
large eat-in-kitchen, Laundry
room, Hardwood floors, plas-
tered walls, roof is 10 years
old, coal stoker.
Call 427-8784
after 7 p.m.
Leave Message
Coolbaugh Township
WOW - NOT IN A
COMMUNITY
1.81 acres, 4 BR/ 3 full BA,
garage, 3,000 sq. ft., two fire-
places, 16x25 master, newly
remodeled, extra living area for
big family. One year warranty
on elec, plumb, heat. $219,000
Call (570) 350-2245
Lake Ariel - Extra Lot!
Furnished 4 BR home boasts
finished lower level w/ built in
bar, woodstove, Vaulted Ceil-
ing Living room has stone fire-
place, loft, deck $251,092
Alyce Lentz
888-774-8488
Drums, PA Price - $249,900
2500 Sq. Foot 2 Story - 4 Bdrm/3 Bath
Home - Great Area - 100 X 200 Very
Nice Yard. Rear Deck / 2 Car Garage -
Spacious Rms Throughout w/ New
Hardwood Floors/Carpet & Tile. Formal
Dining Room and Ceramic Tiled
Kitchen w/ breakfast area, Family Rm
w/ Full Stone FP. Master Bedrm w/ large
WIC & 3/4 Private Bath - A Must See!
Call 570-236-0145 for more info.
Avon, Inspiranza Design, Lia
St. Sophia, Longaberger, Mary
Kay,
Tastefully
Tupperware. Browsers are
welcome so stop by—maybe
Hickory Hills
White Haven
Custom built in ’04, bi-level, 3+BR,
1.5 BA, Fam Rm, 1 car garage,
energy eff., private gated com-
munity w/pool, lake and security.
Haz. SD, close to I-80, shopping
and Pocono Resorts. Owner relo-
cation. Sacrifice at $149,900.
Call Owner (570) 579-6411
or (570) 956-2594
ARROWHEAD LAKES
Cozy Ranch, close to beach,
private pool and clubhouse.
4 BR, sunroom, 2 full BA,
large LR with fireplace, din-
ing area. All appliances! Pri-
vate, gated community. Price
Reduced–Asking $158,500
Call Colleen
(570) 239-8862
DRUMS RANCH!
MLS NO. 08-1436
Panoramic Country Setting!
Three year old dream rancher
with 3-4 BR, 2 1/2 BA. Amen-
ities too numerous to mention.
Call Cheryl for detailed informa-
tion. $298,500!
M.S. PECORA, REALTOR
34 E. Broad St.
West Hazleton, PA 18202
570-455-9463
East Stroudsburg -
MUST SEE!
Gorgeous! 2 Decks, Hot Tub, 1+
Acre lot, Front porch, master
suite w/fireplace, living room w/
brick fireplace, crown molding,
Eat in kitchen w/ island! $249,450
Liz Robbins
888-774-8488
$99
Special
Pampered Chef,
Simple, & Can't attend? Then please
HOMES FOR SALE
White Haven
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Ranch home with large
deck. Set on 4 acres.
Asking $295,000.
Call Valerie
at (718) 217-8875
Arrowhead Lakes
New 3 BR, 21/2
BA Colonial
in amenity filled community.
Eat-in-kitchen w/oak cabi-
nets, Dining Room, Living
Room, 1870 sq. ft. Near
beach. Seller will assist
w/mtge. $219,000
Call Paul Weaver (owner)
(570) 269-1773
Towamensing Trails
Cozy 3 BR, 2 BA, LR, FP, eat
in kitchen w/ breakfast bar. 2
decks. Newer windows, slid-
ing doors and Carpet. Sold
fully Furnished. Asking
$174,900.
Call 215-997-9249
View pics at www.forsaleby
owner.com/20918798
Blakeslee (Poconos)
Price Reduced
In-law or Office Qtrs in this ex-
ceptional Colonial plus 4BR,
2.5BA, 2CG, 1+ Ac. LG Kitchen
w/ granite counters, bay window;
FR w/FP, LG Deck & Storage
Shed. Must See! $279,000
Comm+ Bonus to Lic. Agent.
Call 570-646-4774
or 570-885-5056
The Journal of Penn Forest, Spring 2010–PAGE 13
youʼll find something you like
and if youʼre lucky win a door
prize!
visit our web site (www.sjra-
cademy.org) to contact one of
NEW CONSTRUCTION
By Butler Valley Blders. 3
BR/2 Bath Ranch in Beau-
tiful Breezy Acres Drums
Area. Includes public Sewer
on 1 Acre. $329,900
Call LORI COOK
at 788-7503 or 788-1999
LEWITH & FREEMAN R.E.
Addt’l Lots Avbl. for Custom Homes!
White Haven
3BR/2.5BA House on 1.08
Acres in a private lake commu-
nity. Close to parks, gamelands,
white water rafting, ski resorts,
and casino. Minutes to Poco-
nos, Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre.
Only $189,000.
Gordon & Long
Real Estate LLC
Cindy King
570.675.4400 Office
570.690.2689 Direct
www.cindykingre.com
Mt. Pocono Summit
Pointe Community
Brick Ranch w/Heated Gar,
3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, new Kitch-
en, Computer Rm, Sun Rm, Lg.
Generator, Central AC, Full
Basement & Deck. Handi-
capped access. Minutes to bus,
shopping, & casino. $202,000.
Call Vincent at
570-839-1393 or 801-2943
Pocono Farms East -
3817 Norfolk Rd, Tobyhanna
3 BR 1.5 BA
1905 sf well maintained
single family home built 2002
approx 0.29ac.
Close to I 80, whitewater
rafting, casino and ski resort
Only $169,700
Call Aggie (609) 213-3332
Advertise your home
for sale for $99
until it sells!
Ad must include a picture
of the house and a price.
One change is fixed free during the first four weeks.
Further changes cost $20 each.
Call Seth at
443-9131, ext. 302
for more details
the vendors to place your
order. Mention that you were
referred by St. Joseph
Regional Academy and 10%
of your purchase will benefit
the school.
House For Sale
Quiet Neighborhood
Imagine 1.5 acres in Strouds-
burg, tucked away on a hidden
driveway and just two blocks Gorgeous & immaculate
from 9th Street and the Mall. The
house for sale, 3 bed-
cozy family room has a great
wood stove. The garage has an room, 1 1/2 bath in private
setting in A Pocono
enclosed breezeway to the
house–never get wet or cold! Country Place.
Call today 09-2361 $189,900 Asking $150,000
CENTURY 21 Select Group
570-643-2100 ask for Betty Call 203 262-8419
POCONO LAKE
2,400 SF Low Taxes Low Dues Falls, PA
5 BR, 2 full BA, Totally Ren- Ranch on 1+ Acre Lot! 2
ovated - New roof, windows, Car garage, 3 BR 2 full
siding, doors, hot water heater; baths. Two Tier Deck!
kitchen (w/stainless steel appli- SHARP!
ances); new flooring ; neutral
paint; garage w/workshop; cir-
cular driveway and roof over
deck $149,900.
Ed Beckendorff
call Michelle 570-972-8226
888-774-8488
185 Birch Knoll Dr., Hazleton
List # 08-65
Pocono Summit (Emerald Lakes).
Newer pre-manufactured home
with many upgrades. Walk-in Brand new, 4 brs, 2 -1/2 baths,
closets in all BRs, MBR has gar- garage, new appliances, carpet,
den tub. Natural gas heat with
fixtures, low dues, lakes,
custom stone FP. Lg open kitch-
clubhouse, pools etc.
en. On leased property.$53,900.
Century 21 Select Group
Must See, asking
$195,000 by owner.
Call Brian McCardle at
800.779.2584 (x 23) 570-355-5366
401 Pohopoco Road
Albrightsville
Appenzell Estates
Reeders,PA 18352 List #07-10738
Immaculate!!! Brick Ranch MBR suite, 3BR, 2BA, stone FP,
Hardwood Floors, Doors & Trim big deck, tile foyer, 1.13 acre cor-
1 Ac. Corner Lot in Lovely Area ner lot. House is eligible for 100%
Full Basement, Heated 2 Car financing through the PHFA/
Garage. $249,900 RURAL Housing Programs. Fur-
Realty Executives
niture negotiable. $244,900
Bet Hays
570-476-2424 Pocono Resorts Realty
570-213-4082 Sandra Ortiz
(570) 443-9555 x19
See Photo Tour at
www.bethays.com (570) 233-7670
Email Bet at bet@bethays.com www.prr1.com
 PAGE 14–The Journal of Penn Forest, Spring 2010

Jim Thorpe School Board Busy in April

by Rick Grant
The school year may not
end until June 8, but members
of the Jim Thorpe Area School
District Board of Education are
working overtime to complete
the budget on schedule and to
implement a number of other
changes that will impact stu-
dents next year.
The board's Finance and
Insurance committee, which is
spearheading the effort to trim
$400,000 or more out of next
year's budget, is meeting
nearly every week in April,
working down through the
budget line by line. The com-
mittee is hoping to reduce and
expected tax increase of 10%
for next year. Board members
have repeatedly said that they
were not willing to push such a
high tax increase – which ini-
tially was more than 4 mills—
on to the taxpayers, but trim-
ming the budget has been dif-
ficult.
Many of the line items that
make up the 2010-2011
school year budget are fixed
by contract and most relate to
salaries and benefits for the
district's teachers and admin-
istrators.
The board is hoping to get
the final budget ready for
approval by the end of May, a
full month ahead of last year's
final budget. The hope is that
an early budget will allow the
district to send out tax bills
earlier and, hopefully, start
getting property tax revenue
into the district offices earlier
than last year.
Many are concerned about
the high budget and feel that Penn Forest Township for a
the proposed construction park. The appraisal includes
project has a lot to do with how that land and the rest of the
high it is, but board members 182 acre plot the school board
say that's not true. Only about owns.
half a mil of the budget is ear- According to Person
marked for future construction, Agency, the land is worth only
the rest of the $30+ million about $1.26 million, a sum that
middle school building project some members of the board
will come from other sources felt was too low.
in the future—if the board One thing the district's
actually decides to build the administrators feel is too low
new school. are the standards students are
Most board members feel living by when it comes to their
that with rising enrollment, a dress. That's why the district
new school will be a necessity. established a committee last
What's not yet clear is where it year to study a new dress
will be located. The district code that will begin impacting
currently owns land around students when they return to
both of its elementary schools school in the fall.
and the land across from Bear The board, on the recom-
Creek Lakes. mendation of the school's
The administration is behind administration and a dress
putting the new building on the code committee, voted to
Bear Creek Lakes property, adopt a new dress code dur-
but some board members are ing its first April meeting, with
resisting the idea. The deci- the understanding that there
sion to appraise the property were still some questions
was made to give the board related to enforcement that
more information about the had to be answered.
property as they work toward
a decision.
The board voted earlier this
year to have the Bear Creek
Lakes property appraised in
Kidder, a small township
case the district decided to sell
off the property to help fund a
building project on another
dealing with the Economy
parcel it already owns. At its by Jeanine Hofbauer
first April meeting, the board “No Zoning Board meeting
accepted a commercial real means no construction activity
estate property valuation within the township, which is
report from Person Agency bad for township revenue,”
Inc. stated Kidder Township board
Last year, the board voted to of supervisors chairman Larry
give control of about 30 acres Polansky at the meeting
of the Bear Creek Property to Thursday, March 18. Polansky
commented later that the
township has not turned to tax
increases for revenue in con-
sideration of its residents and
the effects felt by the lack of
employment and the local
economy.
The state is cutting reim-
bursement for the township to
enforce code inspections for
Next year, students will be
expected to show up for
school in polo shirts or
sweaters and docker style
pants or skirts. While there is
some flexibility in the kinds of
tops and bottoms students
can wear, most of the clothing
options will be set by the new
policy.
Acceptable tops include
short or long sleeve polo shirts
(with 2 or 3 buttons), a stan-
dard dress shirt that is tucked
in, a turtleneck, pullover or full
torso cardigan sweater.
Students can also wear a suit
or sport coat. Tops must be
navy blue, royal blue, red or
white.
Bottoms can be dress or
casual Docker style pants or
shorts, dress or casual Capri
style pants, dress or casual
skirts or skorts. Bottoms must
be navy blue, black or Khaki
(tan/stone) in solid colors.
Students will be expected to
come to school next year in
appropriate clothing. Parents
onsite sewer systems from
$18,000 to $8,000. The town-
ship charge for sewer system
permits may go up to assist
with revenue. Supervisors are
not yet decided.
Township manager John
Finnerty will be attending a
supervisors convention in
Hershey where he will be
applying for an H2O Pa. State
Grant to assist with improve-
ments to its sewer system.
Swamp Creek Bridge on
Route 534 is closed for repairs
to its supports. The
Albrightsville Fire Company
has applied for permits to use
the bridge. They have two
will have a range of choices
and can spend as little as
$3.99 for a polo shirt through a
uniform outlet, Wal-Mart sells
similar clothing for a bit more,
$25 will buy a similar shirt at
Old Navy or parents can
spend much more at a high
end specialty store.
It won't just be students who
are living up to a new code
next year. The district's coach-
es will also be asked to sign a
new code of conduct before
they begin working with stu-
dents in the fall.
The code is only 15 items
long and fits on a single page.
Each item in the code is an
activity that is forbidden, such
as physical or verbal abuse;
use, possession, distribution
or sale of alcohol; failure to
comply with directives of law
enforcement officers and
unsportsmanlike conduct.
The new code carries with it
stiff penalties for non-compli-
ance, including suspension
without pay or dismissal.
trucks that exceed the weight
limit and two that are under
the limit. Currently they must
travel two miles out of the way
to respond to calls adding five
minutes to their response
time. PennDOT expects the
project to take five weeks.
Lake Harmony Commons
was granted an extension of
their Land Development Plan
until December 31, 2010.
Kidder Township
Supervisors will meet next on
Thursday, April 15, beginning
7 p.m. at the Township
Administration Building, Lake
Harmony.

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Legislative Lines by State Representative Keith McCall

Spring is here, and with it
comes a lot of good things—
warmer temperatures, the
return of baseball and, of
course, the chance to get out-
side and enjoy Carbon
Countyʼs amazing green
spaces just to name a few.
But, after a tough winter like
the one we just had, Spring
also means potholes and
roads that need a little tender
loving care.
Thankfully, Iʼve got some
good news for all of us—the
Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation has
announced the 2010 schedule
of road work for Carbon
County, and some much-
needed projects are on deck
for this year.
Now, these projects are in
addition to our ongoing proj-
ects like the new EZ-Pass
turnpike access ramp on
Route 903 in Penn Forest
Township that will be opening
for business in early summer,
and the long-term projects like
the replacement of the Route
903 Bridge over the Lehigh
River in Jim Thorpe, the elimi-
nation of the Hauto S-Curves
on Route 54 and the Route
443 Expansion/Replacement
of the Thomas McCall Bridge the ongoing effort to improve crews a brake! If youʼd like to
in Lehighton. safety. find out more about road con-
First off is the repaving of There are multiple seal struction in Carbon County
Route 209 through Lehighton coats to be installed on some and beyond, visit PennDOT
all the way up to Jim Thorpe. of our smaller roads as well. online at www.dot.state.pa.us
This project is funded by the State Routes 4012 and 4014 and to report potholes call 1-
American Recovery and in Lausanne and Lehigh town- 800-FIX-ROAD.
Reinvestment Act—better ships and State Routes 3011 As usual, Iʼd like to close by
known as the Federal and 3009 in Mahoning and reminding you that my offices
Stimulus—and will completely East Penn townships will all in Lansford, Lehighton and
resurface the road. be treated and coated this Albrightsville are there to help
Also slated for repaving is year. make state government work
Route 903 from Jim Thorpe Once again, these projects harder for you. We can help
through Kidder and into Penn are just a small part of our with everything from driverʼs
Forest townships—with our comprehensive effort to make license renewals to PACE pre-
growing population this road is sure you and your family enjoy scription forms to just about
more heavily traveled than a smoother, safer ride – be any issue that impacts you
ever, so this repaving is vital to sure to keep an eye out for and your family.

Service Directory
construction and give our road

Mauch Chunk Trust $6,792,

Penn Forest Hanover Engineering $5,942,
Waste Management $5,856,
AUTO REPAIR GROOMING PAINTING Twp.… Optimal Employer Solutions
$3,688, Guardian Inspection
JOHN’S K-9’s Choice Inside Out Continued from page 5
$2,370, Friedman Electric
PENN FOREST GARAGE Painting &
Complete Automotive 570-643-0808 Powerwashing will next meet on Monday, $2,341 and First Priority insur-
Repairs & Service Blakeslee Corners, Route 115 Specializing in Vacation Homes. Fully Insured
April 26, at 6:30 p.m. ance $1,679.
State Inspections in “Pet Supplies Unlimited” (570) 646-1088 Attending the meeting were
570-325-2925 Dog Grooming (484) 885-3111 The
shows
treasurerʼs
a balance
report
of about 20 citizens, five officials
40 Bowmanʼs Rd. by Appointment
POWERWASHING $2,076,407 in the general and supervisors Butch Reiner,
AWARDS fund, $418,020 in the capital Harry Connolly, Judy
GENERATOR M&J Knappenberger, Montemuro
MAINTENANCE reserve fund, and $97,601 in
Awards Powerwashing, Painting,
Staining and More!
the state (roads) fund. Bills of and Katz. The next meeting is
& Trophies $53,769 were approved, most Monday, May 3, beginning at 7
610-406-3425 p.m.
of which was payroll totaling
M&D AWARDS 7-600kw Maintenance Contracts,
FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES
Family Owned and Operated ~$23,000. Large bills include
325-4281
Only Generac/Guardian 3PH

ROOFING
Certified in the County. PA#010027
Critical Systems

CHIMNEY SWEEP
570-977-3299
Mahon & Sons
West Side Story drama
Roofing and Repairs
ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN 570-646-2930
Over 25 Years Experience • PA#003131
Don’t call any roofer - Call the best!
presentation at JTHS
CHIMNEY SERVICE Roofing, Siding, Repair, Gutter Cleaning
SNOW REMOVAL, SNOW PLOWING AVAILABLE!! Jim Thorpe High Schoolʼs drama production of West Side
570-325-8131
Cleaning/Repair HANDYMAN JACK – Serving the entire Pocono area –
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts • Fully Insured Story will be presented at Jim Thorpe High School Auditorium
Chase Covers/Caps Jack Dyson “No Job Too Small”
-
Powerwashing, Carpentry, Odd Jobs,
SEPTIC SYSTEM on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Admission is
www.chimney.cpals.com PA#15057 Remodeling, Plumbing,
Electrical, Painting and Lawnmowing MAINTENANCE $5 for all seats.
Abzolute (570) 646-5656
Enterprizez DISCOUNT SEPTIC
Chimney Relining Specialists, Cleaning,
Caps, Chimneys Built & Repaired,
New Stoves, Stone Veneer, Etc.
POWER HANDYMAN
SERVICES, LLC
SERVICES, INC.
570-722-1941
Septic Systems Cleaned,
Combination event to
Call the Chimney Doc. PA014621
570-972-8277 Serviced and Repaired
570-325-5727
DAY CARE
Siding, Decks, Windows, Painting,
Carpentry, Doors, Total Home Renovations,
Vacation Home Cleaning • PA#015267
No Job Too Small • Fully Insured
FREE EVALUATION
with Every Service benefit JTHS seniors
SHOPPING Jim Thorpe High School PTSA and the High School senior
THIS SPACE FOR PAINTING class are partnering up on Saturday, April 24 from 11 a.m.-3
HELP YOURSELF & p.m. to run a community day event at the Jim Thorpe High
6 MONTHS – $54 Mike’s Painting Support Local Business,
School.
& Powerwashing Buy and Use PKAC
Call 443-9131 610-417-8948 DISCOUNT CARDS The PTSA will be hosting a Health and Safety event that will
570-620-1849 For more information visit
xt 300 No Project Too Small pennkidderchamber.org
provide valuable health-related information for all ages. There
SPECIAL: Paint & Repairs will be giveaways and costume characters for the kids.
Average Size Room - $225 Live Local, Buy Local
DOG TRAINING
Staining & Painting, Interior/Exterior,
Deck Restoration, Powerwashing, In addition to the Health and Safety event, the senior class will
Gutter Cleaning & Gutter Guards.
TREE SERVICE be running a rummage sale, bake sale, car wash, and food
Mobile Dog
Training, AL’S PAINTING
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR THIS SPACE FOR
stand. All proceeds will benefit the students at Jim Thorpe High
School.
Massage & Sitting
All Surfaces • Pressure Washing
We treat you and your pet with
the utmost Care & Respect
Repair Work - Spray, Brush & Roll.
Quality Work • PA009408
1 YEAR – $99 There will also be a book signing by AJ Baddickʼs dad.
Donations of items, vendors for the Health and Safety event
Fully Insured & Bonded
(570) 325-3108
Free Estimates • Fully Insured Call 443-9131 and volunteers are being accepted. Please contact Anita
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by Seth Isenberg
Penn Forest Township has
but are the largest part of
taxes going to townships—
state of uproar as Carbon
County. In a number of coun-
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become a leading voice on the and that the system being pro- ties, the small municipalities Towing and Recovery
Carbon County Tax Collection
Committee to see that every
posed will delay payment to
the townships.
are boycotting the meetings
due to the weighted voting
Penn Forest Township
Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA
HERE
township in the county to have Katz noted that there are issue.
a say. For that matter, the only two or three counties There is a section on the
township has become a leader where agreements have been township website, List Your Garage Or Service Station Here!
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return a voice to smaller one). The rest of the countiesʼ about the CCTCC meeting,
municipalities involved in tax committees are in a similar including video of the meeting.
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committees in every county.
As the rules are set now in
Pennsylvania, due to a new
state law, the voting on these
tax committees can be weight-
ed in favor of the largest col-
lectors of taxes, making it pos-
sible for some school districts
and a few townships to control
the process. In doing this, the
majority of the townships end
up without a genuine say.
At stake are where and how
Earned Income Taxes are col-
lected, and how speedily this
tax revenue reaches the
school districts and municipal-
ities—cutting out the local tax
collectors in the process.
According to Penn Forest
supervisor Alan Katz, the Jim
Thorpe, Lehighton, Palmerton
and Panther Valley school dis-
tricts, Franklin, East Penn and
Mahoning townships and the
borough of Lehighton are able
to run the Carbon County Tax
Collection Committee, leaving
the other 17 municipalities
with practically no say in
important matters. They are
only needed to supply a quo-
rum.
This past week, Penn Forest
Township supervisors Katz
and Paul Montemuro lobbied
state representatives and sen-
ators to push for one govern-
mental entity, one vote, in
these tax committees.
Katz maintains that the
weighted voting system is
unconstitutional. He claims
that the PA Association of
School Boards, with aid of
large tax collecting firms,
wrote the legislation in large
part. He also points out that
Earned Income Taxes are not
the biggest part of the rev-
enues for the school districts,