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Friday, February 5, 2010

Carbon County officials have named the new director of elections.

During the county commissioners' meeting on Thursday, the board voted to name Jacqueline S. Berger of Jim Thorpe as the new director. She is replacing former elections director Timothy Benyo, who last month, was named director of the Lehigh County elections bureau. Berger will begin her new position on Feb. 8.

"We're confident in her," Commissioner William O'Gurek, chairman, said. "We believe she'll do a good job."

Friday, February 5, 2010

Ss. Peter and Paul School puts on fair

Gail Maholick/TIMES NEWS Students at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School took part in an Education Fair to kick off Catholic Schools Week. From left are, Zoryana Duda, Courtney Kovatch, Maria Burits and Parker Wisler. Duda's project was entitled, "Coral Reef." Kovatch's project was "Our State of Pa." Burits wrote about the "Life of a Frog," and Wisler project was "Food Webs."

Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School kicked off Catholic Schools Week with an Education Fair that showcased the talents and interests of the students.

Each of the students was given the opportunity to choose a topic and follow through with a display that detailed how much they knew or learned while completing their project.

Friday, February 5, 2010

MCTC seeking nominations of local Community Heroes

Mauch Chunk Trust Company is again planning to honor people who dedicate their time and talent in volunteer activities for the good of the community. Mauch Chunk Trust developed the "Community Heroes" program to recognize the people, who through volunteer activities in local civic and nonprofit organizations make their local community a better place to live.

This is the 11th year of this program.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Harhart to host college financial aid seminar

HARRISBURG - State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) is hosting a college financial aid seminar for area students and parents from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School. Area high school students and parents encouraged to attend.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Firefighters question why fuel bills haven't been paid

Several members of the New England Fire Company questioned why fuel bills from Fegley Oil for their vehicles had not been paid by Walker Township.

"Last year, we ran into the same problem with some of our fuel bills not getting paid at Fegley's. We just got three more bills that weren't paid from September, October, and November," said fire company member Bob Frantz. "This keeps happening and it reflects against us and our credit," he added.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Lori Gordon named Top Housing Consultant

Lori Gordon was named the Top Housing Consultant for Fine Line Homes in 2009 at the annual Sales Meeting on February 3rd. Lori is a Consultant in the Hazleton office located on Rt. 93. Fine Line Homes began in 1972 and has grown to five locations constructing stick built homes throughout Central PA, Northeast PA and Southern NY. She receives the Top Housing Consultant award for Fine Line Homes in 2009 from owner, George Parmer.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Residents meet with mayor, police

RICK GRANT/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS Mayor Michael Sofranko, left, and Police Chief Joseph Schatz prepare for a meeting with residents.

Jim Thorpe residents who live in the area of West Broadway met with their police chief, mayor, members of the borough's police force and members of borough council on Thursday night at the Phoenix Hose Company in what was the final of three town meetings.

Mayor Michael Sofranko and Police Chief Joseph Schatz cochaired the meetings, which were intended to inform and hear concerns from borough residents.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Outstanding students recognized at Lehighton Area Middle School

STACEY SOLT/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS Seventh grader Jenifer Beers, right, chooses a doughnut during Lehighton Area Middle School's B.O.S.S. program. With her is Timothy Sharrow, the school's physical education instructor, who nominated Beers for the program.

The Lehighton Area Middle School held its first Breakfast for Outstanding Student Success (B.O.S.S.) program for the 2009-2010 school year. The program is designed to highlight outstanding student achievement at the middle school.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Palmerton district to prioritize list of projects

The creation of a prioritized list of projects appears to be the focus of the Palmerton Area School District.

That was the direction expressed by members of the school board's Buildings and Grounds Committee on Tuesday.

The discussion came about after the committee spoke of a possible engineering study to determine what to do with the high school stadium roof.

The roof has holes in it and is beyond repair. On top of that, repairs are needed to the bleachers as well.

Dave Rodrigues, director of facilities, said the study would cost the district about $11,000.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Verbal abuse to Schuylkill Twp. workers to result in citations

LIZ PINKEY/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS District Magistrate David Plachko, right, swears in Schuylkill Township's elected officials, including, from left, Elizabeth Matalavage and Agnes Kane, auditors; Joe Yesavage, constable; and Maureen Vanek, supervisor.

Schuylkill Township supervisors will not tolerate verbal abuse of township workers while they are doing their jobs.

Supervisor Linda DeCindio indicated that there had been at least one charge of a resident "cursing" at township workers while they were plowing snow and further incidents will result in citations.

"These guys do an excellent job plowing. They're out plowing New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, so you all can get to your parties," she said. "They're all nice guys, they're all well-mannered young men. They don't need people coming out and cursing them."

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