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Natural woNders The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center presents Natural Wonders, a program aimed at providing children with a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world.

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BehiNd the wheel Columnist Greg Zyla test drives the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4. page 4

New pet supplies store opeNs It’s Bonnie & Clyde’s Pet Supplies in Bushkill/East Stroudsburg. page 9

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The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center invites children ages 3-6 and their parents or guardians to attend Natural Wonders, a program aimed at providing children with a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world. The series will be held every other Thursday from March 24 to June 2, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC), 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township.

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The Stroudsburg Aglow will meet on Thursday, March 10, at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Saylorsburg. Refreshments start at 9:30 a.m. Donation is $2. Fellowship starts at 10 a.m.

Patricia Downes, a church member at Labor of Love USA for 23 years, will be the speaker. If you have any questions or need directions call 610-614-0507 or e-mail stroudsburgaglow@yahoo.com.

• McMichaels United Methodist Church, Rt. 715 and White Church Road in McMichaels will hold a pizza sale. Call 570-6291136 and leave a message. Cost is $4 per pizza. Order by March 10 and pick up your pizzas on March 19 before 11 a.m.

MARCH 12 The Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road in Stroudsburg, will sponsor a special day in the Sugarbush for Scouts on Saturday, March 12. Programs can be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and are open to any level of scouts and their families. The day will feature a tour of the Sugarbush including stops to learn about Native American and early pioneer methods of making maple syrup, and methods of identifying and tapping a maple tree. After the tour, everyone will get a chance to taste some of our syrup on freshly made pancakes. Cost: $5/adult,

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field and stream. Children will also gain first-hand experiences with plants and animals. Each week will feature a different nature-related topic including birds, trees, gardening, and amphibians.

Registration is now open for the spring series of Natural Wonders. The cost is $40 for the series of six classes or $8 per child for individual classes. Space is limited and advance registration is required. For more information or to register call 570-8421506 or email wheelerm@lackawanna.edu.

$3/scouts and children younger than 12.

Pre-registration is required for your group to reserve a spot by Wednesday, March 2.

Additional information may be obtained by calling 570-629-3061, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit mcconservation.org.

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The cost (at the door) is $10; $5 for children younger than 12. There will also be a cash bar. For more information, visit gnoscranton. com or the Facebook page: Girl’sNightOut Scranton or call 570-842-2960.

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learning that changes with each season.

Using the natural world as a catalyst for growth and development, children will explore the natural sciences, gain sensory awareness, creatively express themselves and practice using large and fine motor skills while developing critical social skills.

During each session children will have the opportunity to hike and explore the various habitats on the 211-acre property which includes a forest, meadow, open

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• Camelback Resort will host its sixth annual TeleFest Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is open to both experienced and beginner telemark skiers. TeleFest is free, but does require a valid lift ticket or season pass to participate in any events or telemark skiing activity.

Events include uphill/downhill race, Telemark clinics, a group Telemark ski and raffles. For more information visit www. skicamelback.com.

• An Italian night fundraising dinner will be held Saturday, March 12, 4-7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Volunteer Firehouse, 484 Route 739 in Lords Valley. Cost is $13; $5 for kids 10 and younger; free for kids 3 and younger. Menu includes: penne pasta with tomato sauce, meatballs, chicken parmesan, salad, coffee, tea, cold drinks and dessert.

Eat in or take out. Call 570-775-7355 and leave a message.

• Living Last Supper: A Musical Drama reenacting the last meal of Christ while revealing the life and death of each of His disciples will be held at the Effort United Methodist Church, 178 Merwinsburg Road in Effort Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

• Bushkill Firehouse/Station 24, 123 Evergreen Drive in Bushkill will host Breakfast with the Bunny Sunday, March 13 (snow date March 20), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your camera. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage or bacon, toast, milk, juice, coffee and tea. Tickets are $8; $5 for kids ages 2-10; kids younger than 2 will be admitted free. Email bushkillfireauxiliary@gmail.com for more information.

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Church Women United of Monroe will hold a business meeting Friday, March 18, MARCH 13 at 1:30 p.m., at Hughes Main Library, Ninth St. and Chipperfield Drive in Stroudsburg.

The second annual Girl’s Night Out Chili (There will be no meeting if schools are Cook-Off will he held at the “Y” Knot Pub canceled.) Call 570-629-0649 for more and Eatery; Route 435 in Moscow on Sunday, information.

March 13. Chili sampling begins at 2 p.m., with judging and awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

• The West End Park and Open Space Each chili entered will be judged on its own Commission will host a bingo night Friday, merit, with prizes awarded to the top three en- March 18, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) tries. There is no charge to enter the cook-off, at the Chestnuthill Township Park. 50/50 but you must enter soon as space is limited! guaranteed payout. Admission is $15 (eight The second highlight of the event will be boards). There will be specials, pull tabs, the drawing for One Pallet of Beer. What door prizes and refreshments Call 570-992a way to cool down the palate! Tickets for 9733 or email bkozen@ptd.net the drawing can be purchased at the event, or from a GNO member. (Winner drawn at Please see CALENDAR, Page 7

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Dedicated to Driving Comfort and the EZ Flex reclining seat feature of both front and second rows are an added feature.

We utilized the second row slide and tilt feature Entry Price: $29,780 while moving some bigger items picked up at a tool Price As Tested: $44,195 If you’re in the market for a larger size SUV with outlet, necessitating the fold down third row function for more cargo space. Notable is the third row three rows of seating, the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder ease of entry for passengers, something that usually should be on your shopping list. Now dedicated isn’t the case on most tri-tier to driving comfort more so seating SUVs. than the previous generation Check out more Car Standard equipment on all Pathfinders, you can still enjoy columns on the Web at Pathfinders include air condisome limited off-road fun www.thedailyreview.com tioning, 18-inch tires on alloy while transporting the family wheels, keyless entry, cruise, in elegant style.

Nissan Pathfinder is a four-door, seven-passenger 60/40-split second-row (slides, reclines and folds), SUV that comes in six models, starting with an entry tilt-and-telescopic, and a nice six-speaker stereo with six-CD player. two wheel drive “S” at $29,780 up to the top line When you arrive at the top line Platinum, Platinum 4x4, which goes for $43,100 and just hapeverything imaginable is standard including leather pens to be our near fully loaded tester for the week. seating, power heated/cooled front seats, eight-inch This “more comfortable” Pathfinder’s major color display, rearview safety camera, tri-zone change came when the new generation arrived in climate control, SiriusXM, Bluetooth/USB/iPod, 2013 with a different frame underneath. Specififoglamps, rear park sensors, roof rack, heated cally, the 2012 and previous Pathfinders relied on second row seats, power lift gate, 20-inch machined Nissan’s truck chassis with 8.7-inches of ground alloy wheels on Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport tires, clearance that made Pathfinder an off-road and towing performer while lacking in the comfortable tow package, front tow hook, multi-view parking camera, heated steering wheel, navigation system ride arena.

In 2013, Nissan switched gears and incorporated w/real-time traffic and a 13-speaker Bose stereo audio system with dual subwoofers. a car-like unibody frame resulting in a Pathfinder The Platinum package also includes a dual with less ground clearance (now 7.0-inches) but panoramic sunroof that is very impressive. This is with more creature comforts and ride comfort. a ton of standard equipment, and there’s even more There’s also more interior room to utilize for the your Nissan dealer is waiting to tell you about. Our family and cargo although for towing, Pathfinder maximum capacity dropped from 7,000 lb. to a still tester had just one option, a $210 carpet floor mat respectable 5,000 lb. If you need more tow abilities package. (A second row DVD movie/entertainment check out the bigger Nissan Armada that delivers a system is optional.)

9,000 lb. tow rating.

On the safety side, all Pathfinders come with All Pathfinders come with the same engine under antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, stability and traction the hood, which means regardless of choice you’re controls, electric brake force, blind spot warning, receiving the same underpinnings and mechanirear cross traffic and Nissan’s Advanced Safety cal attributes. Powered by a fine running 3.5-liter Airbag system.

V6 that produces a stout 260-horses and 240 lb. ft.

Important numbers include a wheelbase of 114.2 of torque, Pathfinder also delivers excellent fuel inches, 4,642 lb. curb weight, from 16 to 79.8 cu. mileage at 20 city and 26 highway EPA numbers in ft. of cargo space with seats up/down and a 19.5 the 2-wheel drive layout or 19 city and 26 highway regular fuel gas tank. with the 4x4. An Xtronic CVT overdrive automatic My recommendation is to first drive one of transmission transfers the power, which is notewor- the less expensive Pathfinders, and then move up thy as the V6 pulls with authority and then delivers as your individual needs dictate. Keep in mind, the aforesaid good fuel economy. however, regardless of choice, it’s the same vehicle The “All-Mode” Intuitive” 4x4 system is either mechanically and worthy of your consideration. fully automatic, which applies power between the Likes: Mechanicals, ride, fuel economy. front and rear axles as needed or as a “lockdown” Dislikes: Not as nimble in corners, off-road unit allowing for full-time 4x4. The traction choice ground clearance, less tow capacity. is yours based on you driving needs, weather conditions or off-road demands.

Greg Zyla writes a weekly car column for Inside, the top line Platinum is indeed “top line” The Daily Review in Towanda. Write to him and is as close to sibling Infiniti in luxury as Nissan at gzyla@thedailyreview.com. ©The Daily Review 2016. allows. The seating is firm yet very comfortable, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4

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The sixth annual Spotlight on Seniors Expo will be held Wednesday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stroud Mall, Route 611, Stroudsburg. Vendor tables are $75 includes tables, linen, refreshments, lunch, advertising and more. Call today at 570-424-0970 or email ttoll@ stonemor.com

College Grads

The following local residents have graduated from Lancaster Bible College.

They were among the 153 graduates who received degrees or certificates from the college: Ian Douglas Keretzman of Cresco earned a bachelor of arts degree in Biblical studies and Melissa Almanza of East Stroudsburg earned an associates degree in Science in the Bible.

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Middle Smithfield Township’s Parks & Recreation Board will hold its ninth annual Easter Eggs-travaganza Saturday, March 19, at noon, rain or shine, at Resica Park in East Stroudsburg.

There will be separate areas for age groups 1-4 years, 5-7 years and 8-10 years, plus snacks and refreshments for everyone available beneath the pavilion.

Parent or guardian supervision is required for anyone under the age of 18. Bags for the hunt will be provided. Call 570-2238920 ext. 119 for more information, or email crain@mstownship.com.

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Moravian College announces that the following local residents earned Dean’s Honor List standing for the fall semester.

Devin Diaz from East Stroudsburg, Kristen Weaver from East Stroudsburg, Nicole Weaver from East Stroudsburg, Joseph Zannella from East Stroudsburg, Michael Braccia from Henryville and Jessica Lynch from Henryville.

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Hundreds of people do work around Lake Wallenpaupack each year: tree cutters, landscapers, dock builders, surveyors, excavators and more. All contractors are invited to attend a free workshop to learn more about how Lake Wallenpaupack is managed and how they can help protect it.

The workshop will take place Tuesday, March 22, 8-11:30 a.m. at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center. The Lake Office will discuss why the water levels go up and down throughout the year, how to find the property line and normal high water mark, what types of projects are permitted or prohibited, permits that are required and vegetation management.

Representatives of Pike and Wayne counties’ conservation districts will discuss local, state and federal permitting, including general permits that deal with docks, gravel paths, boat ramps, steps and bank stabilization, as well as erosion and sediment control plans (E&S) and dredging.

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Here are some great soup, veggie and seafood recipes for you to try during the Lenten season. Enjoy.

Easy Gazpacho 8 tomatoes, seeds removed 1 large cucumber, peeled 2 green bell peppers, seeds removed 1 slice bread, torn into pieces 1 clove garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 cups tomato juice hot pepper sauce (to taste) Roughly chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers. Combine with bread, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a food processor or blender. Puree at high speed until consistency is soupy, but chunky. Stir in tomato juice to desired consistency; season with hot pepper sauce to taste. Yield: 6 servings.

Vegetable Clam Soup 1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1 medium carrot, scraped and diced 1 medium-size green pepper, diced 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 2 (6-1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, undrained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch of dried whole tarragon 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Combine tomatoes, carrot, green pepper, onion and celery in a large soup pot.

Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add clams and remaining ingredients; stir well. Cook slowly 15 more minutes to blend flavors thoroughly. Yield: 5 cups.

Broiled Eggplant with Mozzarella 1 medium eggplant salt (to taste) 12 ounces fresh mozzarella

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1/2 recipe garlic-herb marinade (recipe below) black pepper Trim off the ends of the eggplant and peel off the skin with a vegetable peeler.

From the larger end, cut four 3/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a sheet pan and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let the eggplant sit for 1 hour. Next, slice the mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Leave the cheese at room temperature for the same hour. About 20 minutes before serving, preheat the broiler. Absorb excess moisture from the eggplant, and brush the slices lightly with the garlic-herb marinade. Season to taste with pepper and broil until browned on both sides and eggplant is soft, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the broiler and place the eggplant on a platter and surround with the slices of mozzarella cheese. Spoon the garlic-herb marinade over the eggplant and cheese and serve. Yield: 4 servings.

To prepare garlic-herb marinade: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme leaves Peeled cloves from a 1-1/2-ounce head of garlic (about 12 cloves, whole) Combine all ingredients; let marinate at room temperature for at least 3 hours before using.

Baked Scallops and Mushrooms 2 pounds scallops 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 1 small onion, chopped 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups rich milk 1/2 cup or more of broth used to cook scallops salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup sherry 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs Thoroughly wash scallops and add enough water just to cover the scallops; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

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then cut scallops in half. Sauté the mushrooms and onion in butter. Add flour and blend until smooth; add milk and scallop liquid and season with salt and pepper. Add sherry and cook slowly until thickened. Mix in scallops and turn into buttered oven dish.

Cover with buttered bread crumbs and bake in 350° oven for 30 minutes. Yield: approximately 6 servings.

Salmon with Vegetable Sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons parsley flakes 2 teaspoons instant minced onion 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Dash salt and black pepper 1 (16-ounce) can salmon, drained, skinned, bones removed and flaked 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing croutons 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese vegetable sauce (recipe follows) Combine chicken broth, eggs, milk, parsley, onion, dry mustard, salt and pepper.

Stir in salmon, croutons and cheese. Turn into a 9-inch plate and bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with vegetable sauce.

To prepare vegetable sauce: Blend 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper. Add 1 cup milk; cook until bubbly. Cook 2 minutes more.

Stir in 1 cup cooked peas; heat through.

Yield: 4 to 5 servings.

Wild Rice Vegetable Pancakes 4 ounces wild rice 1 cup julienned carrots 1 cup julienned celery 1 cup julienned white onion 3 scallions, chopped 2 eggs 1/2 cup flour Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Olive oil, for frying Boil the wild rice in 2 quarts of lightly salted water until very tender and most of the grains have burst open, approximately 40 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid, and cool the rice by spreading it on a platter.

Mix the rice with the carrots, celery, onion, scallions, egg, and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Add a few drops of rice-cooking liquid to help the mixture stick together.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place quarter-cup mounds of rice mixture into the pan; shape them into pancakes. Cook without moving them until the pancake is brown on the first side and are visibly cooked around the edges, approximately 5 minute. Next, flip the pancakes with a spatula, and cook until lightly browned. Blot excess oil. Serve.

Yield: 6-8 servings.

Red Beet Cake (A very popular cake requested by one of our readers.)

1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup red beets, drained well and mashed 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained 1 cup creamed cottage cheese 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Beat oil, sugar and eggs well. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt (sifted together) to creamed mixture with vanilla; blend well. Fold in beets, pineapple, cottage cheese and walnuts. Mix well and pour into a lightly greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes.

This cake can be baked in 2-layer pans — grease bottoms and sides and line bottoms with waxed paper. Bake 20-25 minutes. Ice with your favorite vanilla or whipped cream icing. Yield: 1 cake.

Any comments, questions or favorite recipes? I would love to hear from you. Feel free to send your email to helenkitchen@msn.com, and please write “Helen’s Kitchen Request, ATTN: Lori” in the subject line to make sure that I receive your email. Thank you.

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The Pocono PANDAS (the youth group of the Effort United Methodist Church, 178 Merwingsburg Road in Effort, will host a spaghetti dinner Saturday, March 19, 4-6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit youth programs at the church. Dine in or take out. Menu: salad, spaghetti with or without meat sauce, garlic bread, beverage and a dessert. Tickets are $7.50, $5 for kids ages 5-12; kids 4 and younger will be admitted free. For more information contact the church office at 570629-1890.

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Supporting Seniors The Area Agency on Aging’s outreach consultant, Howard McIntosh (pictured), will be available to help senior residents with a variety of rent rebate, PACE and LIHEAP paperwork. McIntosh is also available, upon request, to make home visits.

Call 570-963-6740 with any questions that you may have or specific assistance that you may need.

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Six Life Insurance Beneficiary Mistakes to Avoid

Life insurance has long been recognized as a useful way to provide for your heirs and loved ones when you die. Naming your policy’s beneficiaries should be a relatively simple task. However, there are a number of situations that can easily lead to unintended and adverse consequences. Here are six life insurance beneficiary traps you may want to avoid.

Not naming a beneficiary The most obvious mistake you can make is failing to name a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. But simply naming your spouse or child as beneficiary may not suffice. It is conceivable that you and your spouse could die together, or that your named beneficiary may die before you. If the beneficiaries you designated are not living at your death, the insurance company may pay the death proceeds to your estate, which can lead to other potential problems.

Death benefit paid to your estate If your life insurance is paid to your estate, several undesired issues may arise. First, the insurance proceeds likely become subject to probate, which may delay the payment to your heirs. Second, life insurance that is part of your probate estate is subject to claims of your probate creditors. Not only might your heirs have to wait to receive their share of the insurance, but your creditors may satisfy their claims out of those proceeds first.

Naming primary, secondary, and final beneficiaries may avoid having the proceeds ultimately paid to your estate. If the primary beneficiary dies before you do, then the secondary or alternate beneficiaries receive the proceeds. And if the secondary beneficiaries are unavailable to receive the death benefit, you can name a final beneficiary, such as a charity, to receive the insurance proceeds.

Naming a minor child as beneficiary Unintended consequences may arise if your named beneficiary is a minor. Insurance companies will rarely pay life insurance proceeds directly to a minor. Typically, the court appoints a guardian--a potentially costly and time-consuming process--to handle the proceeds until the minor beneficiary reaches the age of majority according to state law.

If you want the life insurance proceeds to be paid for the benefit of a minor, you may consider creating a trust that names the minor as beneficiary. Then the trust manages and pays the proceeds from the insurance according to the terms and conditions you set out in the trust document. Consult with an estate attorney to decide on the course that works best for your situation.

Per stirpes or per capita It’s not uncommon to name multiple beneficiaries to share in the life insurance proceeds. But what happens if one of the beneficiaries dies before you do? Do you want the share of the deceased beneficiary to be added to the shares of the surviving beneficiaries, or do you want the share to pass to the deceased beneficiary’s children?

That’s the difference between per stirpes and per capita.

You don’t have to use the legal terms in directing what is to happen if a beneficiary dies before you do, but it’s important to indicate on the insurance beneficiary designation form how you want the share to pass if a beneficiary predeceases you. Per stirpes (by branch) means the share of a deceased beneficiary passes to the next generation in line. Per capita (by head) provides that the share of the deceased beneficiary is added to the shares of the surviving beneficiaries so that each receives an equal share.

Disqualifying the beneficiary from government assistance A beneficiary you name to receive your life insurance may be receiving or is eligible to receive government assistance due to a disability or other special circumstance. Eligibility for government benefits is often tied to the financial circumstances of the recipient. The payment of insurance proceeds may be a financial windfall that disqualifies your beneficiary from eligibility for government benefits, or the proceeds may have to be paid to the government entity as reimbursement for benefits paid. Again, an estate attorney can help you address this issue.

Taxes Generally, life insurance death proceeds are not taxed when they’re paid. However, there are exceptions to this rule, and the most common situation involves having three different people as policy owner, insured, and beneficiary. Typically, the policy owner and the insured are one in the same person. But sometimes the owner is not the insured or the beneficiary. For example, mom may be the policy owner on the life of dad for the benefit of their children. In this situation, mom is effectively creating a gift of the insurance proceeds to her children/beneficiaries. As the donor, mom may be subject to gift tax. Consult a financial or tax professional to figure out the best way to structure the policy.

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When Bria Waters transferred to East Stroudsburg University (ESU) of Pennsylvania she was a criminal justice major. But a few months in, she realized it was not the field for her.

“I wanted to do something that I was really passionate about,” she said. Having worked in food service for years, Waters knew she wanted to develop her career in customer service.

She changed her major to hotel, restaurant and tourism management and began to look for ways to get involved on campus within her major.

Speaking with a friend, Waters learned about the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) organization. After studying the organization, she decided to introduce a chapter to ESU’s campus.

Focusing on recruitment for the organization, developing a budget and working on a constitution, Waters had her work cut out for her. But she also had help. The vice president and co-founder of ESU’s chapter of NSMH, Janese Felder, a senior majoring in communication studies and sport management, was with Waters every step of the way.

“We completed every national requirement in the fall of 2015,” Waters said. “We absolutely love this organization and everything that it has to offer, and we are so excited to be a part of it at ESU.” Their passion and excitement was recognized at 27th annual National Society of Mi-

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“It just shows what a little bit of hard work and determination can do for you,” Waters said. “ESU is a name that will not be forgotten at NSMH.” The conference was a networking opportunity for students and industry professionals.

Waters and Felder attended workshops that were hosted by Hyatt, Marriott, Sodexo, Starwood, Aramark, Hilton and the Four Seasons.

The workshops gave them the opportunity to network with NSMH professionals in the field. They met CEOs, general managers and recruitment managers from some of the top companies in the hospitality field.

The conference also offered on-the-spot interviews and internship opportunities. Both Waters and Felder secured internships for this summer as a result. Waters will be working as a food and beverage intern with Sodexo and Felder will be a food and beverage intern for Aramark.

Waters believes changing her major her freshman year was the best decision she has made to date.

“The best feeling is to work every day for something I am passionate about,” she said.

“The members of NSMH at ESU have been a tremendous help in making our chapter the best chapter of the year—we could not have done it without them.”

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American Legion Post No. 927, 646 Fairgrounds Road in Gilbert. Guest speaker will be Sharon Kimmel, past district 14 governor of Lions.

MARCH 31 Pocono Services for Families and Children invites the community to attend its 50th anniversary gala on Thursday, March 31, at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a dinner to follow and dancing around 9 p.m. Special awards and honors will be presented. A silent auction will be part of the event, with items including jewelry, baseball tickets, resort stays and gift certificates.

The dinner donation is $50 per person and reservations should be made by March 18. To RSVP, call 570-421-2711 ext. 238 or email cgrapegarvey@psfc.org. For more information, visit psfc.org or call 570-4212711.

APRIL 1 The Pleasant Valley High School chapter of the National Honor Society will hold a talent show Friday, April 1, 6-9 p.m. in the Pleasant Valley High School auditorium.

Admission is $5.

and Friends of Conservation Dinner Friday, April 8., at the Trout Lake Retreat outside of Bartonsville. The theme for the evening’s entertainment is “Where in the World am I?, Monroe County and Beyond.” The evening’s schedule will feature bird watching on the outside patio beginning at 6 p.m., hors d’oeuvres, cocktails/cash bar at 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $24; $12 for kids younger than 12. Vegetarian options available. For more information, call 570-629-3061.

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APRIL 9 McMichaels United Methodist Church, Route 715 and White Church Road in McMichaels, will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday, April 9, 8-10:30 a.m.

Complete breakfast with pancakes and beverages. Donation only. The church will also serve an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner the same day, 4-7 pm. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12 and children five and younger eat free. Meal includes pasta, meatballs, sauce, bread and butter, salad, beverages and homemade desserts. For information about either meal, call 570-6291136.

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Girls World Expo 2016 will be held Sunday, April 10, noon to 4 p.m. at Stroud Mall, APRIL 2 344 Stroud Mall Road in Stroudsburg. The The West End Park and Open Space one-day event, combines education and parCommission will host a “Paint for the Pupticipation to help girls ages 11-18 imagine, pies” event Saturday, April 2, 1-4 p.m. at believe in and shape their futures, accordthe Chestnuthill Park Building. You’ll get ing to organizers. In workshops, seminars, everything you need including painting lesdemonstrations and displays, they explore sons to create your very own masterpiece. different college and career choices with the Light refreshments or bring your own. Cost help of mentors and experts in those fields, is $35, proceeds benefits the future West learn how to create a healthy body image by End Regional Dog Park. Call 570-730-9887 uncovering the facts about food and nutrifor more information. Register online at tion, unlock the secrets to staying safe online ccreationscrafts.weebly.com. and in life, and hear success stories from local women leaders from all walks of life.

• Effort United Methodist Church, 178 Merwinsburg Road in Effort, will sponsor its Attendees must register at girlsworldexpo. com. For questions and more information annual outreach missions auction Saturday, about the expo, e-mail info@girlsworldexpo.

April 2, at 7 p.m. The proceeds from the auction will benefit church-sponsored local, com. national and world-wide missions. Items up APRIL 13 for auction include: various theme baskets, The Beta Sigma Phi women’s group will handmade craft or needlework items, handsponsoring a fundraiser Wednesday, April made wooden or ceramic items, homemade 13, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Moe’s Southwest cookies, cakes, breads, candies as will as Grill, 290 Frantz Road in Stroudsburg. It knitted or crochet items. Gift certificates will benefit Pocono Area Transitional Housfrom local merchants will also be auctioned ing. off. Complimentary desserts, healthy snacks and beverages will be available throughout APRIL 16 the evening. For more information contact Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod & Gun the church office at 570-629-1890.

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APRIL 21 Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road in Stroudsburg, will present “19th Century Days - A Day in the Life,” a new hands-on educational programdesigned to provide students ages 6-18 with the opportunity to explore the lifestyle of a 19th century homestead. It will be presented Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22.

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Registrations will be taken by phone, in person or on-line until sessions are full. The price for all workshops is $5 per student for each session, which also covers all material fees. Registration is complete only when payment is received.

Workshop descriptions are listed at quietvalley.org. To enhance the experience, participants are encouraged to come in period dress, but it is not mandatory. Lunches will be available to order or you may bring your own. There are a limited number of spots available each day, so make your reservation early. For more information, call 570-9926161.

APRIL 23 On Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. organizations, businesses and local agencies throughout Monroe County have organized a county-wide event to celebrate Earth Day, and the conservation successes of the past 20 years. For more information about Earth

Day, visit mcearthday.org or call 570-6293061.

APRIL 26 The Western Pocono Lioness Club will have it’s April meeting on Tuesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Gilbert. The guest speaker will be district governor Ken Mims. The business meeting will follow. Final plans for the upcoming Holistic Fair will be worked out and continued final plans on other events for the year.

APRIL 30 Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod & Gun Club, 2178 Smith Road in Sciota, will host the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) “Refuse To Be A Victim” crime prevention seminar will provide you with some basic knowledge on how to reduce your chances of becoming a victim to: identify theft, home break-ins, assault, workplace violence, domestic violence and stalking. This four-hour seminar is designed to provide you with the tools you will need to develop your safety plan and provide with you with strategies that you can use in your every day life to reduce your chances of becoming another victim.

The class will be held 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Admission is $25 per person. This will include a student packet, certificate of completion and refreshments will be served. Visit brcv-rodgun.org and click on the “Refuse To Be A Victim” link to register. Visit refuse.nra.org for an overview of the “Refuse To Be A Victim” seminar and if you still have any further questions, please contact the club at 732-208-7588 or by email at: vp@brcv-rodgun.org .

• The Western Pocono Lioness Club will sponsor its annual Holistic Fair Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Polk Fire Co. in Kresgeville. There will be foods available for purchase for a light breakfast or a light lunch. There are a few vendor spaces available. Call 570-460-2334 for more information.

CONTINUING Down Syndrome support group Pocono Parents of Children with Down Syndrome (PPODS) meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in East Stroudsburg University, Stroud Hall room 219. Call 570476-1269, visit theppods.org or find Pocono Parents of Children with Down Syndrome on Facebook.

• A meditation group meets on the fourth Sunday of the month, 1:15 -2:30 p.m. at Stroudsburg Library 1002 Route 611. Call 570-421-0800.

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• A meditation group is facilitated on the second Sunday of the month, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Women Resources, 225 J. Wilson Dr. Delaware Water Gap. Call 570-4242093 ext.35 for more information.

• The West End Park and Open Space Commission is offering discounted ski tickets at the Chestnuthill Park office for Blue Mountain, Shawnee, Big Boulder/ Jack Frost, Montage and Elk Mountains. A price list is available at weposc.org. Call 570-992-9733 or email bkozen@ptd.net for more information.

• Business Network International (BNI), an organization known as is “the world’s largest referral organization,” works by creating a group of people from various industries and encouraging regular passing of referrals. Each chapter allows one person per occupational classification, and prospective members must be approved via an application process. The BNI Mountain Chapter - Poconos meets every Thursday at 7 a.m. at the Quality Inn on West Main Street in Stroudsburg. For more information or to attend a meeting contact Yvonne L. Reitemeyer 570-421-7447 x233 or visit their Facebook page, BNI Mountain Chapter Poconos PA. • 2016 calendars filled with photos from Monroe County, taken by amateur photographers, are available for sale for $10 (including tax) at the Monroe County Conservation District building, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. The proceeds benefit the Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center’s programs.

• Pocono Submarine Veterans meet regularly on the third Wednesday each month at Wilson Fisher American Legion, Post 413, Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. They are a local chapter of the national organization. The purpose of the organization is to perpetuate the memory of shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. Submarine veterans from all eras are welcomed. Meetings begin at 7 p,m.

For additional information , their website is poconosubvets.org, or call 610-681-2606.

• A grief recovery support group for people grieving the death of a family member or friend will be held Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of East Stroudsburg, 160 N. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg. For more information, call 570-421-7662.

• The Golden Travel & Social Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month, at noon in the Pub 570, 5261

Milford Rd., Route 209, E. Stroudsburg.

Call 570-972-6434 for more information.

Only requirement is to join the club for an annual fee of $15.

• The West End Republican Club meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month. This month’s meeting will at Cherry’s Family Restaurant, located on Rte. 209 South, Kresgeville, Polk Township.

Republican minded citizens are encouraged to join to socialize, listen, discuss and learn.

Meetings begin at 7 p.m. For those wishing to eat prior to the meeting, arrive by 6 p.m.

For additional information and directions, visit the club’s website at westendgop.com/, or call 443-326-5100.

• Monroe County Bible Clubs of “BCM International” will be conducting Interdenominational “Released Time Bible Classes” for Monroe County publi school children in Grades K through six. Homeschoolers are also welcome.Free parental permission slips (with schedules and times) to attend are now available for these onehour weekly Bible Classes. They are held at a church facility near the school. Transportation is provided by ‘Bible Club’ approved local volunteer drivers. These required permission slips and more information are available by calling Jim Ecker at 570-4219968 or email: jimeckerbcm@verizon.net.

• The Pocono Mountain Division of the Fire Department New York retirees will meet on the last thursday of the month, March through November, at 2 p.m., at the Eagles Lodge at 1210 N. Fifth St., Rte. 191, Stroudsburg. All active and retired members are invited to attend. For further information call 610-588-2623.

• Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue needs volunteers to help save more dogs. Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue is a group of volunteers based in the West End of the Poconos, who have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for years. Volunteers are needed to help with adoption days, animal transport, fundraisers, and more. Foster homes are also urgently needed in order to save even more dogs and cats. You can learn more about Waggin’ Tails by talking with the volunteers or by visiting the website waggintailsrescue.com.

You will find the dogs that Waggin’ Tails has for adoption, Volunteer and Foster Applications and more. For more information, email information@waggintailsrescue.

• Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered 12-step recovery program, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church, 915 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg. For information, contact 570-421-0750, or celebraterecoveryswc@gmail.com.

• Western Pocono Community Library

needs your help in collecting items for the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network (PVEN). PVEN offers assistance to low income families or families that have hit hard times by providing food, clothing, or other assistance as necessary. To donate non-perishable food items at the library for PVEN, stop in and place items in the red

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• Notre Dame Elementary, 60 Spangenburg Road, East Stroudsburg, hold bingo (all paper games) special games and progressive jackpot the last Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. Doors and Kitchen open at 6 p.m.

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