Published July 14. 2022 12:36PM
A Lehighton businessman has taken it upon himself to give back to the community that has supported him over the years.
Tarone Blocker, owner of Blocker’s Collision Center Inc., Lehighton, presented a pair of donations during Monday’s borough council meeting.
The Lehighton Fire Department was given $1,000, while the Lehighton Area Memorial Library was given $500. The Carbon County Fair was also slated to receive $500.
Blocker, who was joined by his grandson, Trenton, and longtime employee Ken Rohlfing, noted that the business has “survived” all this time.
He also lauded its “longevity” in the community, and said the donations were in response to the business celebrating its 75th anniversary.
“We’re trying to give back to the community for everything they’ve done,” Blocker said.
Tarone Blocker, owner of Blocker's Collision Center in Lehighton, presents a $500 donation to Lehighton Area Memorial Library board secretary Jane Roberts, and Lehighton Area Memorial Library board treasurer Pam Hawk at Monday's Lehighton Borough Council meeting. TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS
Lehighton Fire Department member and borough Councilman Donnie Rehrig accepts a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Trenton Blocker and Kenneth Rohlfing of Blocker's Collision Center during Monday night's borough council meeting. TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS