Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Santa Claus and all his elves visited the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mahoning Valley, recently. Santa spent a little extra time with Sam and Jennie Citrano, residents; and Vanessa Smith, therapist.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Pocono Mountain Regional Police report that a four-month narcotics investigation has resulted in two drug trafficking arrests out of a Monroe County automotive business.
Arrested are Joseph Szumera, 48, and Michelle Szumera, 45, of Tobyhanna. They were arraigned on charges of possession with intent to deliver heroin, marijuana and different prescription medications, along with other related drug offenses; endangering the welfare of children; and corruption of minors.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Despite the aftermath of Saturday's snowstorm which blanketed the area, approximately 50 people braved the weather and parking conditions to take part in Sunday's 'Victorian Christmas In Lansford' holiday program and open house at the new Lansford Historical Society Museum.
The program and museum were held on the second floor of the historical society's building on East Bertsch Street which also houses the Panther Valley Public Library on the first floor. The building was formerly home to the Lansford Methodist Church.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Mauch Chunk Historical Society inducted officers for the 2010 year at the Mauch Chunk Opera House on Thursday evening. Left to right are treasurer, Nicole Schreiber; secretary, Janet Hermann; vice president, Steve Hlavka; and president, Dan Hugos.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Sundance Vacations in South Tamaqua pulled together to help underprivileged children in our area by helping raise new-toy and monetary donations for the Tamaqua Salvation Army Angel Tree program and Schuylkill Carbon Marine Corps League Toys For Tots campaign. Both shifts provided donations. Pictured with some of their donations are, from left, Ann Kristoff, Anastasia Vishnefski, Mary Joe Penberth, Roz Brozyno, and Bobbie Joe Filer. Sundance Vacations is a yearly support of the Schuylkill Carbon Marine Corps League Toys For Tots and the Tamaqua Salvation Army Angel Tree program.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Lansford American Fire Co No 1 recognized its volunteers during their annual Christmas party. Awards and personalized sweaters were given out to volunteer firefighters that routinely showed exemplified support of all goals of the fire company. These volunteers also attended 30 percent of fire calls, 70 percent of trainings, and 50 percent of fundraisers. In addition to these awards, Firefighter of the Year and Jr Firefighter of the Year plaques were awarded. David Aungst received the 2009 Junior Firefighter of the Year award. Jason Diehl received the 2009 Firefighter of the Year award.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Penn State Cooperative Extension Office in Carbon County held its annual holiday ornament contest for 4-H members recently.
Georgia Farrow, program assistant and youth development/4-H, said this is the 10th year the extension has held the contest.
All ornaments are displayed on a Christmas tree in the Penn State office, located along Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Thirty-seven kids attended the Christmas party at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post home in Walnutport. The auxiliary provides the party for the kids and grandkids of members.
Karen Bandzi, president of the ladies auxiliary to the R.W. Fritzinger VFW Post 7215, Walnutport, said the auxiliary has 62 members but the veterans and community members contribute to the success of the party. Hot dogs were provided by Thomson Meat Market and drinks by Zimmerman's Dairy.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Lansford American Legion Post 123, Lansford Sons of the American Legion, and Lansford American Legion youth donated $2,650 to local organizations during their annual Christmas Party.
The Lansford American Legion provided $500 each to the Lansford Ambulance, Lansford Fire Company, and Lansford Police Department. The also gave $250 to the Schuylkill Carbon Marine Corps League Toys For Tots Campaign.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Lehigh Carbon Community College has begun a process that may relocate its Carbon County campus from Nesquehoning to Jim Thorpe.
"A feasibility study has been authorized," said Randy Smith.
Smith who wears many hats and is best known as the Carbon County administrator. He is also a member of the Jim Thorpe Area School District Board, the JTASD's representative to the LCCC board of trustees, and was recently appointed to serve as the JTASD'S representative to the Carbon County Vocational Technical Authority.
