The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee of Jim Thorpe and Carbon County has selected a Nesquehoning man who has been involved in the Ancient Order of Hibernians since its inception in 1997 to serve as Grand Marshal of the 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Charles "Chuck" Thamarus of 157 W. Columbus Ave. will lead the 2012 parade down Broadway on Sunday, March 11, beginning at 1 p.m. The event is also dedicated to all veterans of all branches of the Armed Services, parade committee officials announced.