The Pocono Times--02-22-17

Your Weekly Resource To What’s Happening In The Pocono Region!

www.ThePoconoTimes.com

FREE

February 22, 2017

Battling the flu A nurse at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono’s Occupational Medicine Program calls flu season, “my fun time of the year to help prevent people from illness.”

More on page 2

around toWn Keep up with the latest happenings in our area. page 4

What’s happening Events and activities throughout the Poconos. page 2 preservation aWards The winners of historical preservation awards are announced. page 10

froM helen’s kitchen Try some of these tasty recipes, including meatball vegetable soup. page 13

have a taste

Dave Falcheck’s weekly wine column.

This week: of twist-offs, plastic corks, cans and boxes. page 12

WEEKEND WEATHER

THU 66 41

Partly cloudy

FRI 54 39

Partly cloudy

SAT 52 44

Thunderstorms

POSTAL CUSTOMER

POCONO

puZZle fun Crossword & sudoku puzzles. page 14

PRE-SORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #285 STROUDSBURG, PA *ECR WSS

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P01] | 02/20/17

10:01 | CORNELLCHR

SUN 39 28

Partly cloudy

Plans for celebrating Earth Day Planning is under way at The Downtown Hawley Partnership, in cooperation with the Pike/Wayne Conservation Partnership, for the fourth annual Hawley Earth Fest. Events will take place the weekend of April 21-23.

Officials say this weekend-long celebration will be an opportunity for families and friends to celebrate the scenic beauty of the area. The planning committee is working with local businesses, organizations and caring neighbors to put together many outdoor activities. Throughout the weekend there will be several opportunities to learn more about natural surroundings, and celebrate Earth Day. There are many ways for everyone to get involved. Hawley Earth Fest sponsors are being sought by the Downtown Hawley Partnership and the Hawley Earth Fest planning committee.

Full details about sponsorships and other donations can be found on the sponsorship form.

Have an event you’d like to see crosspromoted in celebration of Earth Day? Antique sales, recycling, walks, talks and more can be themed for a down-to-Earth good time. Visit hawleyearthfest.com/get-involved or email info@visithawleypa.com.

There are a variety of ways to help out the place you live by partnering with local nonprofits and agencies. For Hawley Earth Fest, volunteer groups cleanup a stretch of Rt. 6 into town, Bingham Park and the sidewalks for residents and visitors to welcome spring.

For more details about the Rt. 6 cleanup, email jasonbrianmerrill@gmail.com. For questions about activities in the park, email jw1704@gmail.com.

The planned Environmental Expo provides visitors free educational entertainment with live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, creative crafts and much more, rain or shine. Vendors

are welcome to bring their locally produced products or sustainable creations. Exhibitors and vendors will find registration forms at hawleyearthfest.com/get-involved or email rholler@pikepa.org.

The WildHawley Parade is a free costume contest for everyone.

“By reusing a Halloween costume or repurposing old clothes, we can add materials to create frogs, butterflies, oak trees and more,” Jenna Mauder, an environmental educator, said. “This year, we’re asking everyone to bring their ideas to one of the three costume workshops where volunteers will help you imagine and create a costume.” Email her jw1704@gmail.com.

Visit HawleyEarthfest.com for the latest updated information or visit facebook.com/ HawleyEarthfest. To stay current on all local happenings, sign up for the VisitHawleyPA. com emails.

Also making Earth day plans is the Monroe County Conservation District and Monroe Campus Northampton Community College in Tannersville.

On Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., organizations, businesses and local agencies throughout Monroe County have organized a county-wide event to celebrate the conservation successes of the past 20-plus years in Monroe County.

A schedule of events for the day includes: musical entertainment by Mike Pilgermeyer and Katie Rubino, children’s activities, Give and Take Day sponsored by Close the Loop, electronics recycling and tire amnesty sponsored by The Waste Management Authority and exhibits highlighting local environmental business, organizations and agencies.

For more information about Earth Day, visit mcearthday.org or call 570-629-3061.

Battling the Flu for Decades

Po c o n o Pe t N a n n y, L L C / B & B We have you covered!

In home pet sitting or home-style boarding for your Pawcation.

PoconoPetNanny.com

jan@poconopetnanny.com

570-992-3703

Mid day walks Insured and Bonded 13 years in business

Please enjoy the following Inserts in this week’s

Foodtown Weis Family Dollar A & A Auto Working Class

** Not all inserts available in all areas If you would like to see a particular insert in your area, please talk to the Mgr. at your local store.

The Pocono Times is happy to receive news items about your school, workplace or community.

poconotimes@timesshamrock.com

• •

•

•

We still accept items by fax or in the mail, but e-mail is our preference.

Include a phone number in case we have a question about your item. We won’t publish it if you tell us not to.

If there’s no charge for admission to your event, say so. If there’s a cost or an admission price, include it.

If you send a photo, give the full names of the people who appear in it, from left to right.

2 THE POCONO TIMES

Everybody talks about flu season, but not many people really do something to battle it. One who does is Jane Haney, LPN at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono’s (LVH–P) Occupational Medicine Program. She calls flu season, “my fun time of the year to help prevent people from illness.”

Haney graduated first in her class from the former Lehigh County Community College’s LPN nursing program in 1981. She then immediately began her nursing career at what was then Pocono Medical Center in 1982. In 1997, Haney transitioned to her current role within LVH–P’s Occupational Medicine Program.

“I can’t wait until the next year,” Haney says. “I get to be on the road, get out and into the workplaces, and meet people in the community.”

During her time in the Occupational Medicine program, Haney alone has administered more than 56,000 flu shots at more than 27 employers throughout Monroe County.

“I only want Jane to come give flu shots

here,” says Rosemary Driebe-Olofsson, Chairman of Pocono ProFoods on Route 191 in Stroudsburg.

Every year, Haney prepares for the flu season as early as August. She rises every day at 4 a.m. and is on the road by 5:30 a.m. to head toward her scheduled employers for the day.

Another client of Haney’s is Weiler Corp., an industrial equipment supplier in Cresco.that employs close to 400 employees, of which Haney is the sole provider of the employer’s flu shots.

“She’s amazingly dependable and full of energy,” says Nancy Nietz, HR Business Partner, Manufacturing of Weiler Corp.

While most may be aware that flu season starts in October, it actually extends as far into the year as the month of May, which leaves a large gap of vulnerability to the flu.

In the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s January report, it advised that clinicians should encourage all patients who have not yet received an influenza vaccine

should still get one.

“Vaccination is the proven way for preventing influenza,” says Susheer Gandotra, MD, Medical Director of Infectious Disease at LVH–P. “Besides that, use measures like washing hands frequently with soap or hand sanitizer, covering your cough, eating healthy and exercising to stay healthy and avoid cold and flu this season.”

“I rather be a one-in-a-million side effect than a one-in-ten-thousand hospitalized or possibly even dead,” Haney says. This philosophy goes hand in hand with her reasoning for starting vaccination as early as September, which gives her patients a few weeks before October for their body to build immunity against the virus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducts safety activities each year to prepare for the upcoming year’s vaccination. These activities consist of a vaccine adverse effect reporting system, a clinical immunization safety assessment, vaccine safety data link and an emergency preparedness for vaccine safety.

conservation.org.

For more information, call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.

MARCH 8 The Monroe County Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m. at the Monroe County Conservation District, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg.

The program will be on Monroe County Environmental Center’s Summer Conservation Camp and the importance of the MCGC’s support. The speaker is Roger Spotts, environmental education coordinator at MCCD. The design entry is “My Fair Lady” A nosegay for the pretty lady. Accessories, underlay and staging permitted. Fresh materials only.

Horticulture entry: Evergreen, one branch from an evergreen tree.

Admission is $5 for non-members (applied to your membership). Luncheon is included.

For more information, call 570-897-6433 or email carolakam27@gmail.scom. Visit monroecountygardenclub.com/ or Facebook. com/MonroeCountyGardenClub.

MARCH 11 Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center will hold a “big lake hike” Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guided hike; learn about the natural and cultural history of Lacawac

WHAT’S HAPPENING To have your school, church or nonprofit social event in “What’s Happening,” email: poconotimes@timesshamrock.com. Exact dates must be listed. NO EVENTS TAKEN

BY PHONE. EVENTS ARE PRINTED ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. Deadline — noon on Friday for the next Wednesday publication. All phone numbers are in the 570 area code unless otherwise indicated.

No faxes or hand-written submissions will be accepted.

FEB 25 On Saturday, Feb. 25, 1-2:30 p.m., there will be a hike up Mount Wismer in Barrett Township, along a wide woods road and into shifting, rocky paths. While this hike is easier than the summertime trails, it’s still moderate to challenging in difficulty. Meet at the trailhead off Route 447 in Barrett Township. The cost is free, but registration is required. Call 570-839-1120 or 570-6292727 or email info@brodheadwatershed.org.

• Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Centers, 8050 Running Valley Road in Stroudsburg, presents its Who Lives Where? program on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. to learn where animals spend their time in the winter months and search for some of them. Cost: $6/non-members, $4/children under 12. EE Center members free. For more information, call 570-629-3061 or visit mc-

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P02] | 02/20/17

www.thepoconotimes.com

10:50 | CORNELLCHR

FEB. 26 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Route 209 in Gilbert, will hold a free community Sunday supper on Sunday, Feb. 26, 3-4 p.m.

For more information, call 610-681-6137.

• Jennie M Levine & Friends will be in concert at Faith To Faith Ministries, 2035 Milford Road in East Stroudsburg on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 4:30 pm. They will sing both traditional and contemporary gospel music. The suggested concert donation is $15; $5 for youths, which includes afterconcert refreshments. Call 570-730-4440 for more information.

MARCH 7 Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a major stop-over for tremendous numbers of snow geese. On Tuesday, March 7, environmental educator Brian Hardiman will lead this trip to observe this spectacle of nature. In addition, a variety of waterfowl, raptors and other birds should be seen. Meet at the EE Center at 8:30 a.m. and return 6 p.m. Cost: $30/non-member, $24/EE Center member, and includes bus transportation.

Participants should pack a lunch and binoculars and dress for the weather. Pre-registration required by and payment is required

by February 28th and limited. Refunds will be given only if notification is made at least one week prior to the trip.

Please see CALENDAR, Page 6

er ership off

WEEK 1 DISTRIBUTION Zone 1 — 5,000 direct mail; 5,000 drop point; 10,000 total Select areas: East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, Bushkill Zone 2 — 5,000 direct mail; 5,000 drop point; 10,000 total Select areas: Effort, Brodheadsville, Kresgville, Kunkletown, Saylorsburg, Tannersville, Tobyhanna, Scotrun Week 1 total = 20,000 WEEK 2 DISTRIBUTION Zone 1 — 5,000 direct mail; 5,000 drop point; 10,000 total Select areas: East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, Bushkill Zone 2 — 5,000 direct mail; 5,000 drop point; 10,000 total Select areas: Effort, Henryville, Kunkletown, Saylorsburg, Scotrun, Tannersville, Cresco, Tobyhanna, Sciota Week 2 Total = 20,000 For information on display or insert advertising in The Pocono Times, call (570) 421-4800.

GRAND PRIZES: SUSQUEHANNA BASS TRIP / LAKE ONTARIO SALMON TRIP **FIRST 500 Attendees Daily get FREE $10 SLOT PLAY **FREE Valet Parking @ Event Admission $7 under 12 are FREE

Hosted by

UB

Y

ELKVIEW COUNTRY CLUB, NESTLED IN THE ENDLESS MOUNTAINS, IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2017 SEASON. COME EXPERIENCE OUR ROLLING FAIRWAYS, PRISTINE GREENS AND AMAZING VIEW. LOCK IN YOUR 2017 RATE NOW !

MEMBERSHIP RATES AGE 22-26 27-31 32-35 36-39 40-OVER

DUES $1536 $1861 $2127 $2511 $2954

SAVINGS 48% 37% 28% 15% FULL PRICE

Golden 55 Senior membership for the retired/retiring age group of 55 years and older to be broken down as: $1750 for 3 years, then 2 years at $2000, then full senior dues. Does not matter what age you come in at above age 55. Spouse is 80% of the current dues. Full senior member benefits would be in effect.

All minimum requirements would be in effect. Anyone coming in with this special is NOT eligible for “75er” or reduced future membership rates.

FIRST TIME MEMBER ONLY.

Welcome Back Elkview will offer our “Welcome Back” membership to former members who would like to re-join Elkview at the current “New Membership Rates”, as outlined by age category.

Former members must have been removed from Elkview for a minimum of 3 consecutive years and have left the club in good standing.

Your membership includes …….

• 18 holes of championship golf, designed by Donald Ross, with fantastic scenic views of the endless mountains of northeast PA • Voted Readers’ Choice “BEST PRIVATE GOLF CLUB” • Voted Happenings Magazine “BEST PLACE TO PLAY GOLF” • Competitive membership rates with many categories of membership available and no initiation fee.

• Social memberships available for the non-golfer • Fully stocked golf shop staffed by full time Golf Professionals. Lessons available • Practice facilities and golf range use included with your membership • Family friendly Country Club with a vibrant junior golf program • Full service restaurant with fine dining, patio and bar service • Full service locker room with full size locker included with your membership. Updated and remodeled clubhouse and locker area.

• Use of our beach facilities on beautiful Crystal Lake and the use of the Lake for boating • New elevated patio/deck with amazing views of both Newton and Crystal Lakes and the rolling hills of northeast PA Applications subject to review by Board of Directors.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE GOLF PRO

www.wildpaexpo.com

AT 570-222-4555 Golfproelkviewcc@nep.net www.thepoconotimes.com

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P03] | 02/20/17

CL

b em

M

HUNTING - FISHING OUTDOOR EXPO February 24th - 26th

COUNTR

7

“CABIN FEVER”

Club for 201

Total Combined Distribution (unduplicated): two-week cycle, more than 30,000

tr y

6TH ANNUAL WILD PENNSYLVANIA

Win One of Two

For more than 30 years, Times-Shamrock has owned and operated The Pocono Shopper.

Today, The Pocono Times provides a unique advertising vehicle to reach all of Monroe County within a two-week advertising cycle.

EW

I

Published every Wednesday Christopher Cornell.................................. Editor Angela Powell.............. Editorial Page Designer Tom Graham ..................CNG Managing Editor Alice Manley..................... CNG Sales Manager Anna Nicosia................... Marketing Consultant Ken Chaffee ..................................... Circulation Deadline for display advertising is noon and classified advertising is 4 p.m. Friday prior to Wednesday publication. The publisher reserves the right to restrict or prohibit advertisement or news copy for any reason.

lkview Co un

ELKV

Community News Group (CNG) Box 424 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Phone: (570) 421-4800 Fax: (570) 421-4255 Editorial e-mail: poconotimes@timesshamrock.com Advertising e-mail: amanley@timesshamrock.com anicosia@timesshamrock.com Classified advertising: (888) 400-2329

or E sf

10:50 | CORNELLCHR

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

POCONO TIMES

3

Around Town Tax Help

• Residents from Lackawanna County with household incomes of less than $54,000 in 2016 can receive free assistance completing their federal, state and local tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The free service is staffed

by University of Scranton accounting students and numerous professional volunteers organized by the University and the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, with the support of several local human service organizations.

Walk-in service without an appointment is available in Brennan Hall on the University’s campus Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays noon to 5 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from through Wednesday, March 8; and Monday, March 20, to Friday, March 31.

Residents are asked to bring: a valid photo ID, all W2 forms, all 1099 forms, real estate tax receipts for the rent/ tax rebate, form 8332 for non-custodial parents; Social Security numbers or individual tax identification numbers (ITIN) for all taxpayers and dependents, W-7 forms if appropriate, information related to income and expenses, a personal banking account check if direct deposit is desired and any documentation related to health insurance for themselves and anyone on the tax return, such as Form 1095-A, -B or -C, or paperwork from the Healthcare Market Place. Last year’s

tax returns are also requested.

You can also make an appointment (if it is not already sold out) at the North Pocono Library, 1315 Church St. in Moscow on Thursday, March 2, 2-6 p.m.

Visit uwlc.net or call 570-504-0614.

Artists Sought

The Dansbury Depot Committee of the Eastburg Community Alliance is looking for artists/fine arts craftsperson to display their talents at Music on Mondays at the Dansbury Depot during the months of June, July, August and September. Do you know an artist, photographer or fine arts craftsperson who may be interested in showing and selling at one of them? The Depot will feature an artist and a fine arts craftsperson, (jewelry, pottery, textile art, etc.) at each event. The Depot has a full hanging system and art items would have to hang because if it rains, they will move inside. Jewelry/crafts would be on the other side and tables would be available. There will be no charge for this display space. Artist would be expected to be at the event 6-8:30 p.m.; music runs 7-8 p.m. If interested, respond by email to scole@ptd.net.

Scholarship Offered

The Monroe County Conservation District and members of the Stanley Becker are accepting applications for the tenth annual Stanley Becker Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will

Chimney Repair Call Now and $ave

Parging • Brick and Block Repair Stucco • Animal Removal

1-800-943-1515

SENIOR CUSTOM METAL CITIZEN Any Competitors Estimate DISCOUNTS SHOP

20% Off

4 THE POCONO TIMES

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P04] | 02/20/17

Spring Hill Chimney Will Not Be Undersold!! www.thepoconotimes.com

10:50 | CORNELLCHR

be awarded to a graduating senior in Monroe County who is planning on attending college and majoring in an environmental field. The recipient will be presented the $500 scholarship at our annual dinner on Friday, March 31. To receive an application or for more information, contact our office. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 10.

For more information, call the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.

Maple Sugaring Demonstrations

Each year, Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center conducts tours of its Maple Sugaring site in Marshalls Creek in February and March for schools, scouts, homeschoolers, and other interested groups. This is a great opportunity to learn about maple sugaring, which has been going on in our area for hundreds of years. Dates this year for organized groups (including

students, scouts and any organization) have been set for Monday February 27 through Friday, March 10, 2017. Cost: $4/per participant and scheduling is done on a first-come-first-served basis.

Additional information may be obtained by calling 570-629-3061 or visiting mcconservation.org.

Community Thrift Store

Starting March 1st, the Eldred Township Community Center Thrift Store, 516 Kunkletown Road in Kunkletown, will expand its hours: It will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the first Sunday of the month 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A new section, “Dress to Impress” will feature outfits designed for business, work, or a night out on the town. You can also visitfacebook.com/etcomcenter/.

There are jam sessions, open and free to the public, on Mondays at noon and a children’s reading hour on the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Entering the service • U.S. Air Force Airman Christine L. McIntyre (shown) graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

McIntyre is the daughter of Brenda L. and Keith A. McIntyre Sr. of Saylorsburg. She is a 2014 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School.

• U.S. Army National Guard Pvt. Ezekiel N. Perez has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, as well as military courtesy, drill and ceremony and the military justice system.

The soldier also completed physical-fitness training and foot marches and underwent instruction and practice in rifle marksmanship, bayonet use, unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, basic first aid and chemical warfare.

He is a 2016 graduate of East Stroudsburg North High School.

Around Town

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Big Brothers of The Bridge of Monroe County will hold its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake event on Saturday, March 25 at Sky Lanes in East Stroudsburg.

The planning committee and the Monroe County Advisory Board include, from left, front row: Johanna Oretgon, Dr. Doug Arnold, Amy Kirkwod-Albert and Dr. Doreen Tobin.

Second row: William Parrish, Brandon Wallick, Patrick Lincoln, Sharon Laverdure, Margaret Vitale, Tyler Day, Renee Killebrew and Jenna Sargent.

For information about Bowl For Kids’ Sake in Monroe County or Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge of Monroe County, call 570-421-2877.

Cancer funds raised

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area held its annual cancer awareness weekend in cooperation with the American Cancer Society and the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund. The fourth annual “Paint the Mountain Pink Day” raised more than $2,000 for the Monroe County-based Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund. At the “Joe Riesle Memorial Ski Race Against Cancer,” race fee proceeds, along with corporate sponsorships and individual donations, raised $7,213, all of which has been sent to Monroe County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Skiers had the opportunity to participate in a raffle which included the Grand Prize of a Ski & Stay package from Killington Mountain Lodge.

Carole’ Ann F. Bowyer, Hope for Strength co-founder (left), and grand prize winner Christina M. Kauffman.

$

SAVE ENERGY & PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH

SIDING, ROOFING & WINDOWS

WE ARE YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

10:50 | CORNELLCHR

• Fire & Water Damage Insurance claims • Kitchens & Baths • Basements • Masonry & Stone

• Siding • Windows • Roofing • Decks • Additions

Low Monthly Payments!

To Qualified Buyers. CallToday

FREE ESTIMATES Call Now for Seasonal Discounted Rates!

3

4

5

6

The Pocono Times Readers Choice award for Best Contractor!

Bays • Bows Sliders Casements Double Hung Entry Doors Storm Doors

Experts in Storm Damage...

Quick Response...

Visit Our Website:

www.CountryWidellc.com CallToday (Toll Free)

1-866-690-4450

7118 Suite #1, Route #209 Stroudsburg

Let Our Family ServeYour Family

www.thepoconotimes.com TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P05] | 02/20/17

$

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

POCONO TIMES

5

Since 1974

NOW REOPENED! EAST STROUDSBURG

860 Crow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 • 484-553-7008 • M-F 7-4:30PM & Sat. 7-Noon

WE OFFER 15-40 YARD CONTAINER SERVICE • Copper • Brass • Cast Iron

• Motors Blocks • Aluminum • Prepared Steel • Lead • Light Iron • Export Steel • Stainless

And Our Other Location…

6500 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap 18091 610-863-6071

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

JFRsalvage.com

The perfect destination for your weekend getaway!

Contact the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau for lodging info and a free Guide to the Endless Mountains:

1-800-769-8999 info@endlessmountains.org

The Endless Mountains of Northeastern PA 6 THE POCONO TIMES

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P06] | 02/20/17

www.thepoconotimes.com

10:50 | CORNELLCHR

FROM PAGE 2

Sanctuary and Lake Wallenpaupack. Dress warm, brink a snack and water. All ages welcome.Registration appreciated. Free. Visit lacawac.org or call 570-689-9494 or email info@lacawac.org.

• Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Route 209 in Gilbert, will hold a free pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 11, 8-10 a.m.

For more information, call 610-681-6137.

MARCH 12 The American Legion Riders will meet on Sunday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post No. 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road in Gilbert. For more information, call 570-977-8208.

• Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Route 209 in Gilbert, will hold a free community Sunday cupper on Sunday, March 12, 3-4 p.m. For more information, call 610-681-6137.

MARCH 13 West End Park and Open Space Commission is sponsoring a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Monday, March 13.

Bus leaves Chestnuthill Park at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 7 p.m. Cost $75. Call 570992-9733 or email bkozen@weposc.org for more information.

MARCH 14 The Pocono Garden Club will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at 1 p.m. at the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road in Bartonsville. John Melankovic of South Sterling will present a program on blending nature with objects you may find in your back yard, at a flea market, or an antique store.

Members and guests are encouraged to participate in the design challenge titled “Leprechaun’s Gold,” a tiny design to be no more than 6 inches in any diameter including the container. This arrangement to be in fresh or artificial flowers in green, gold and/ or white colors. An accessory may be included. A fancy leaf begonia is the houseplant entry. For more information call 570-5179795.

MARCH 16 The Wayne County Business and Professional Women (BPW) will sponsor a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Thursday, March 16. Proceeds benefit the BPW’s scholarship fund and community projects.

Cost is $80 per person and includes the bus and entrance to the show. Reservations are mandatory and are non-refundable. Bus picks up at the parking lot of the Honesdale McDonalds at 7:30 a.m. and also at Ray’s Shur Save in Waymart at 7:45 a.m. Bus leaves Philadelphia at 5:30 p.m. and arrives back in Honesdale approximately 8:30 p.m.

For reservations call 570-470- 4102.

• The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs presents its seventh annual Not Just Another

Auction, “The Luck of the Rotary,” on Thursday, March 16, 6-10 p.m. at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. The auction includes an Irish-inspired buffet dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions and a cash bar.

Tickets are $50 and sponsorships, as well as in-kind donation opportunities, are available for both the silent and live auctions.

Proceeds will benefit Valor Clinic Foundation’s Veterans’ Unstoppable PTSD program, as well as women’s resources and the club’s other non-profit and charitable causes.

For information, tickets and sponsorship details please e-mail, notjustanotherauction@ gmail.com or visit stroudsburgsrotary.org.

MARCH 19 Boomer’s Angels Rescue & Care will hold “Bags & Barks Bingo” on Sunday, March 19, noon to 5 p.m. at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn. Luncheon at noon costs $25 extra. Doors open at 1 p.m. for bingo. Bingo 1:30-4. Admission is $35 in advance; $45 at the door.

Proceeds benefit Boomer’s Angels Rescue & Care. Each winner receives a Coach Handbag. Age 18 and older only.Checks should be made payable and mailed to Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care, PO Box 144, Martins Creek, PA 18063.

MARCH 24 The Brodhead chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its 19th annual banquet on Friday, March 24, at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Ridgecrest Facility, 231 Stroudsmoor Road, Stroudsburg. Happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m.; buffet dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.; conservation program and raffles begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35; $20 for kids younger than 12. Email brodheadchapter@gmail.com or visit brodheadtu.org for more information.

MARCH 25 Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center will hold a “Hoot Hike” on Saturday, March 25, 6:308:30 p.m. featuring a live owl talk followed by an evening hike as members of the Lehigh Wildlands Conservancy go in search of owls. The hike will be followed by a campfire and s’mores outside the historic Watres Lodge. Registration appreciated. Cost: $10; $5 for kids. Register by calling 570-6899494 or emailing info@lacawac.org.

MARCH 26 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Route 209 in Gilbert, will hold a free Community Sunday Supper on Sunday, March 26, 3-4 p.m. For more information, call 610-6816137.

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 570Please see CALENDAR, Page 15

School NewS

At ESU: ‘The 39 Steps’ “Hitchcock meets hilarious” is how Director Stephanie Daventry French, professor of theatre, described the upcoming production of “The 39 Steps,” a lighthearted adaptation of the classic film, which is being presented Tuesday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 5, by East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Theatre.

To bring this 2008 Drama Desk award winner to the ESU stage, French and set designer Emma McDonough, a junior from Matamoras majoring in technical theater, have reconfigured the interior of the Fine and Performing Arts Center’s Dale Snow Theatre to provide multiple playing areas for the comedy’s many scenes.

“Actors mix with the audience during parts of the production, so we have to learn to play with that,” said Luis Feliciano, one of the performers. “The scene on the train is set on a small, elevated platform,” Feliciano added.

“We’re learning how to maneuver in a limited space without bumping into each other or falling off the platform. After performing in the larger Smith-McFarland Theatre several times, I’m learning how to adjust to playing in a more intimate space.”

As Clown I, Feliciano plays 14 different characters in the production. “At one point, I have to become a different character just by changing my hat,” Feliciano said. “I’ve got a binder with sections on each character’s description, story, movements and accent.

Working with Professor French and the whole team on this production is really helping me grow as an actor.”

William Barreto, a senior from East Stroudsburg, is also playing 14 different characters as Clown II. “In working to make each character stand out, I’ve spent a lot of time on each one’s accent and movements, he said.

For Amanda Witt, a freshman from Mountainhome, “The 39 Steps” is giving her an opportunity to widen her acting experience.

“I’ve been performing since I was in third grade,” Witt explained, “but I’ve only been in three plays that weren’t musicals. I’ve also never in worked such a small space where the audience is so much a part of the play.”

Witt plays three characters in the production.

“The intensity of these characters, especially Annabella who is very melodramatic, makes them funny, but you need to play them totally seriously,” she said. “Although the play is a parody, you have to respect the limits of the

script and not take the characters too far.”

“We also have to work with the kurokos (a Japanese term for stagehands) performers who move props and scenery and sometimes become part of the action,” Barreto said, explaining another unique element of the production.

“Working together within this redefined space,” Barreto added, “the performers, the director and designers are creating an ensemble so we can all be funny together.”

Curtain times for The 39 Steps are 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 28 to March 3; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on March 4 and 2 p.m. on March 5. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before performance since latecomers cannot be admitted to the production.

General admission is $12; $10 for senior citizens, faculty and staff with I.D.; $7 for students with I.D.; $5 for youth 12 and younger.

This production is recommended for ages 10 and above.

Because of limited seating, advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets are available online at esu.edu/theatretickets.

Remaining tickets will be available at the box office one hour before curtain on performance dates. Only cash and checks are accepted at the box office.

For other information or reservations, email esuarts@esu.edu or call 570-422-3483.

From left: Abigail Witt, John Lauri, Jules Gindraux and William Barreto.

Celebrating the new year

The Chinese Club of East Stroudsburg University organized a dinner to celebrate the Chinese New Year. A dinner of traditional Chinese food was served to approximately 150 members of the ESU community including Chinese exchange students. The dinner was held at ESU’s Innovation Center.

www.thepoconotimes.com TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P07] | 02/20/17

11:01 | CORNELLCHR

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

POCONO TIMES

7

191 Auto Salvage & Scrap Metal 1121 Valley View Drive (RT.191 N.), Bangor, PA

610-588-4422

The red phone

$$$ We BUY, SELL, & TRADE All Jeeps $$$ $ e B y Junk a s $

$ B ing ll r,

m,

,

ap M a s $ ,

l,

.-

a ing $10 per hund d poun s for ompl te a s l Call Digita for g d o Truck D aily e! *Price is only good till the end of March

Scal

Parts@191Salvage.com

Prices!

Discover why the readers of The Pocono Times voted us Best Oil Company in Monroe County the last 6 years! www.libertydiscountfuel.com

Our reputation speaks for i self!

1-800-645-4747 • Bangor - 610-588-7446 Bartonsville - 570-688-4000 • Stroudsburg - 570-424-6550 Se habla espanol • Visa/MC/Discover accepted

8 THE POCONO TIMES

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P08] | 02/20/17

www.thepoconotimes.com

10:51 | CORNELLCHR

Around Town At Wayne Memorial Hospital, there is now a dedicated “red phone” in the hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) that is used exclusively to communicate with paramedics and EMTs in the field as they transport a patient to the ED. The system allows doctors to offer via phone patient-specific care and guidance that can save precious minutes in treatment time.

“An emergency medicine physician, trained in emergency protocols, can assist prehospital personnel in decision making when the situation is more complex than a written protocol may indicate,” said James Pettinato. If the EMT or paramedic requests guidance in difficult situations they can discuss the case with the medical command physician on the way to the ED, instead of the patient waiting until he/she is in the ED — that’s a plus.”.

Wayne Memorial’s 24/7 medical command works with 14 ambulance companies in Wayne County through the 911-Wayne County Communications Center, as well as numerous EMT and ambulance crews from Pike and Lackawanna Counties.

Dr. Patrick Pugliese, medical director of Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department, goes over Medical Command protocol in the ED. The red Medical Command phone is in the foreground.

Your life is here.

Your access to great heart care is too.

You’re the reason we’ve brought our resources together.

Pocono, the region’s Pocono Medical Center is now Lehigh Valley Hospital–P only full-service hospital. You asked for greater access to advaanced medicine.

And we’ve been listening.

That’s why we are the only hospital in the region with a local team of cardiologists and vascular surgeons and the only hospital with a cardiothoracic surgeon, Nche Zama, MD. By combining resources with Lehigh Valley Health Network, we’ll bring you, the Pocono community, the same level of care that’s been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report.

is now a part of

At the ESSA Heart and Vascular Institute, we’re driven every day to provide you with leading-edge cardiac care, right here where you live.

Because you have the best opportunity to heal, among those you love.

With all your heart.

LVHN.org/heartcare 888-402-LVHN

www.thepoconotimes.com TS_CNG/ADVERTISING/AD_PAGES [ADP09] | 02/20/17

10:33 | LAMBERTONJ

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

POCONO TIMES

9

Around Town

Preservation awards

The Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) has named the 2017 winners of the PEP (preserve, enhance, promote) historical preservation awards. Owners of historic buildings who have shown their dedication to preserving, enhancing and promoting Monroe County’s wealth of historic structures will be honored at the association’s annual meeting and awards luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on- Delaware.

Three categories of buildings were judged: commercial, non-profit and private residence. The 2017 winners in the three categories are: commercial property — Jane Maughan Law Office, Ann Street, Borough of Stroudsburg (top left); non-profit — Shawnee Presbyterian Church, Smithfield Township (bottom left); and residential property — the Kennedy residence owned

by Robert and Gina Kennedy of Hamilton Township (top right).

The Heritage Resource Award will be

given to the volunteers of the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest of Coolbaugh Township (bottom right) in recognition of their efforts to provide a historical experience and educational opportunities for the visiting public.

“Our organization is pleased to recognize the owners of these historic properties and the volunteers who help keep our past alive,” the association’s executive director Amy Leiser said. “We appreciate their dedication in helping to maintain the historic fabric of our community. This is the 12th year we’ve acknowledged owners of historic properties. We are always looking for additional structures to highlight and we welcome suggestions of other Monroe County sites that deserve recognition.”

The cost for the luncheon meeting is $35 for MCHA members and $40 for non-members. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Reservations, with payment, should be made at MCHA offices, 900 Main St. in Stroudsburg. Call 570-421-7703 or admin@

Now, from United of Omaha Life Insurance Company and Companion Life Insurance Company...

25,000.00 Whole Life Insurance.

#

$

Are you between the ages of 45 and 85*?

Then this GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE policy is for YOU! >> Choose from 4 benefit levels - up to $25,000! >> Rates “lock-in” at the age you enroll - never go up again! >> Call for your FREE all-by-mail enrollment packet! >> CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-420-5725 Or enroll online at www.UnitedOmahaDirect.com

NO medical exam!

We cannot guarantee when this offer will be repeated in the newspaper.

Clip this offer and please call today!

Plus...

Proceeds paid directly to your beneficiary Builds cash value and is renewable up to age 100!**... Then automatically pays YOU full benefit amount!

Policy cannot be canceled – EVER – because of changes in health!

Your affordable monthly rate will “lock-in” at your enrollment age* ...

$25,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00 Benefit

NO health questions!

Why this policy? Why now?

Our graded death benefit whole life insurance policy can be used to pay funeral costs, final medical expenses...or other monthly bills.

You know how important it can be to help protect your family from unnecessary burdens after you pass away. Maybe your own parents or loved one did the same for you. OR, maybe they DIDN’T and you sure wish they would have!

The important thing is that, right now, you can make a decision that could help make a difficult time a little easier for your loved ones.

It’s a responsible, caring and affordable decision. And, right now, it’s something you can do with one simple phone call.

You may have been putting off purchasing life insurance, but you don’t have to wait another day. This offer is a great opportunity to help start protecting your family today.

Age 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-85

Male 79.75 88.50 111.00 136.00 163.50 221.00 301.00 413.50

Female 66.00 73.50 92.25 103.50 126.00 171.00 243.50 347.25

Benefit

Male 32.50 36.00 45.00 55.00 66.00 89.00 121.00 166.00

Female 27.00 30.00 37.50 42.00 51.00 69.00 98.00 139.50

Benefit

$3,000.00 Benefit

Male Female Male Female 16.75 14.00 10.45 8.80 18.50 15.50 11.50 9.70 23.00 19.25 14.20 11.95 28.00 21.50 17.20 13.30 33.50 26.00 20.50 16.00 45.00 35.00 27.40 21.40 61.00 49.50 37.00 30.10 83.50 70.25 50.50 42.55

The rates above include a $12 annual policy fee.

This is a solicitation of insurance, an agent (In OR & WA: producer) may contact you. These policies contain benefits, reductions, limitations, and exclusions to include a reduction in death benefits during the first two years of policy ownership. Policy Form ICC11L057P or state equivalent (in FL: 7722L-0505; in NY: 827Y-0505). Not available in all states. In NY, during the first two years, 110% of premiums will be paid. Website unavailable for NY residents. EASY WAY Whole Life Insurance is underwritten by United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Omaha, NE 68175, which is licensed nationwide except NY. Life insurance policies issued in NY are underwritten by Companion Life Insurance Company, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Each company is responsible for its own financial and contractual obligations. *Age eligibility and benefits may vary by state. **In FL and MD policy is renewable until age 121.

AFN44167

10 THE POCONO TIMES

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P10] | 02/20/17

www.thepoconotimes.com

10:50 | CORNELLCHR

CX-3: It’s all good

By Greg Zyla

Special to the Pocono Times

2017 Mazda CX-3 Entry Price: $19,960 Price as Tested: $28,510 This week, we’re driving the 2017 Mazda CX-3, a smaller SUV coming off a complete redesign in 2016. CX-3 is another in a long line of all-new vehicles we’ve been driving the last 18 months as manufacturers continue to undertake major design and safety upgrades to better compete in the modern era. Mazda’s CX-3 ideology centers on taking the best of its popular sub compact Mazda 3 sedan and combining it with the great SUV attributes of its larger Mazda CX-5 SUV. The result is the popular compact class Mazda CX-3, which is built in Hiroshima, Japan, and starts at just $19,960 for a front drive Sport model or just $21,210 for an all-wheel drive (AWD). Thus, the reality of parking a new 2017 CX-3 in your driveway becomes a doable endeavor. Notable, too, is Mazda’s noninflationary price as the 2017 CX-3 is exactly the same price as 2016 models.

Our tester arrived in top class Grand Touring trim with Mazda’s heralded i-ACTIV AWD underpinnings. This fully automatic AWD system constantly monitors road conditions and is ready to add or subtract power to any of the four wheels when needed for best possible traction. Considering the AWD system costs only $1,250 more on the three CX-3 models, (Sport, Touring and Grand Touring) this option should be a major consideration regardless of your geographical location as you never know when Mother Nature will throw inclement weather your way.

Outwardly, Mazda CX-3 bears a striking likeness to CX-5 although its final stance sits on a 5.2-inch inch sorter wheelbase. The little Mazda handles well in sharper turns where it bonds like glue. The secure handling and cornering ability is a stage above the others we’ve driven, no doubt the result of Mazda’s continued efforts in SCCA/NASA road racing, Road to Indy open wheel competition or playing with the big boys in endurance Prototype racing.

Specifically, Mazda cross pollinates everything it learns on the nation’s race circuits into its consumer offerings, especially when you select CX-3’s “Sport driving mode” on the six speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Here, you’ll appreciate computer controlled downshifting when braking from 60-mph for a tight, slow corner. Features like this usually don’t come in a compact SUV, but then again, either do Mazda CX-3’s standard traction hungry Yokohama Avid S34 all-season

18-inch tires on lightweight “gun metal” alloy wheels. Yes, it’s all good.

Every Mazda CX-3 relies on a 2.0-liter fuel injected four cylinder that boasts a high 13-1 compression ratio for extra pep. Developing just 146 horses and 146 lb. ft. of torque, you’ll still be impressed as the CX-3 accelerates to 60-mph in a bit over eight seconds.

This all comes thanks to CX-3’s less than 3,000 pound curb weight and use of lighter yet stronger sport tuned suspension and engine components.

Inside, CX-3 is quite roomy for a compact SUV, although rear seat leg room is just so-so while cargo room with the back seat up is acceptable but not spacious. Still, the back seat is roomy enough for smaller adults.

Overall, the cabin is well done and seating is comfortable. The instrumentation is fine although there’s too much emphasis on a large tachometer. This is offset by a heads-up display that shows the MPH number on the lower windshield. I enjoyed a 200-mile trip driving the CX-3 and it was a pure joy sans a few rutted roads that the sport-tuned suspension absorbed as it should (read that bumpy).

Our Grand Touring Edition featured a standard power moonroof with tilt, rear spoiler, seven speaker Bose stereo system on a seveninch screen, leather trim, Mazda navigation, Bluetooth, push button start, automatic climate control and special LED headlights. There are more standard features that your Mazda dealer will explain.

Options on our tester included a rear bumper guard ($100), door sill plates ($100) and a highly recommended $1,170 GT i-Activsense package. The latter features intuitive radar cruise control, Smart City brake control, Smart brake support, lane departure warning, auto headlights, high beam control and rain sensing headlights that all work in tandem. (This option was $1,920 last year.)

Fuel mileage is good as two-wheel drive units deliver 29 city and 35 highway while our AWD Grand Touring is good for 27 city and 32 highway.

Important numbers include a wheelbase of 101.2-inches, 2,952 lb. curb weight, 34.8 turning circle, 6.1-inch ground clearance, 11.9 gallon fuel tank and from 12.4 to 44.5 cu. ft of cargo space.

The 2017 Mazda CX-3 receives a Test Drive “Recommended” rating in the compact SUV/Crossover/Wagon class. I’d start with the entry Sport model for less than $20K and then move up according to your economic abilities.

Likes: Looks, handling, price, Skyactiv technology.

Dislikes: Tight rear quarters, bumpy ride on rough roads.

1619 North 9th St., Suite 13, Lower level, Stroud Commons 570-421-2332

Visit our website, www.kleinsorgeeyecare.com, to view our new 2017 displays!

Beauty & Wellness Bar Featuring Eye Lid Lift Enhancers and Colored Contact Lenses

Budget to Designer Frames

Lens Upgrades: Drive Wear, X-tra Active, Prescription Sunglasses We Accept Most Major Medical, Vision Insurances & Discount Plans.

10% AAA, AARP, Veteran’s Discount From Monroe County (Discounts & Insurances May Not be Combined) All Major Credit Cards & CareCredit™ Accepted

DELUXE

DELUXE

Routine Exam includes $89 frame or (30% off frames over $89) not including dilation

Routine Exam includes $129 frame or (30% off frames over $129) not including dilation

Kleinsorge Family Eye Care With this coupon. Not valid with other offers.

Exp. Dec. 2017

Kleinsorge Family Eye Care With this coupon. Not valid with other offers.

Exp. Dec. 2017

149

$

199

$

10:51 | CORNELLCHR

39+30%Off

$

Any Frame In Store Includes Plastic SV Lenses FT Bifocals Add $39 ST Progressives Add $99

Kleinsorge Family Eye Care With this coupon. Not valid with other offers.

Exp. Dec. 2017

SPHERICAL, CL ASTIGMATISM, CL

149

$

219

$

Routine Exam

Routine Exam

CL fitting (includes up to 3 F/U visits) 6 month supply of CLS (up to $100 allowance) any frame 30%off & includes 1 pair SV plastic lenses with CL packages not including dilation

CL fitting (includes up to 3 F/U visits) 6 month supply of CLS (up to $150 allowance) any frame 30%off & includes 1 pair SV plastic lenses with CL packages

Kleinsorge Family Eye Care With this coupon. Not valid with other offers. Exp. Dec. 2017

Kleinsorge Family Eye Care With this coupon. Not valid with other offers. Exp. Dec. 2017

not including dilation

not including dilation

JWC GENERAL CONTRACTING We do things right

Been in Business Over 20 Years

Mention this ad and get

10% discount

All Types of Interior & Exterior Work Specializing in Interior Alterations, Repairs, and Remodeling Fully Licensed and Insured Fully Screened and Approved

by Home Advisor PA113308

Hablamos Español

Jose Cheverez General Contractor

570.580.2027 jwcgeneral10@gmail.com Like us on Facebook

Facebook.com/jwcgeneralcontracting

www.thepoconotimes.com TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P11] | 02/20/17

Medical Insurances & Outside Prescriptions

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

POCONO TIMES

11

Notara School of Dance and Acting

Quality Professional Education

American Ballet Theatre Certified Training Curriculum

CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND INFORMATION!!

BEGINNER THRU PROFESSIONAL

Ballet..Pointe..Tap..Jazz..Modern..

All ages...All Levels The Dance Corner located at the school carries dance-wear supplies

570-421-1718

Call for information and appointment

Performance Opportunities: Notara Dance Theatre

www.notara.net www.notaranutcracker.weebly.com

Serving the Pocono & Stroudsburg Area Since 1978

Promp Automatic Prompt Au oma c Delivery De ve Service Se vice Auto Pay Program • Budget Plans Pre-Buy Program • 24 Hour Emergency Service E-Statements

RT 507 Greentown • Throop • Tobyhanna

www.keystonepropane.com

800-598-5047

Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM • Sat 9:00AM-1:00PM • Sun CLOSED

12 THE POCONO TIMES

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P12] | 02/20/17

www.thepoconotimes.com

10:50 | CORNELLCHR

Don’t judge a wine by its cover, cork or cap cocoa and a brush of tannins. $13. HHHH I remember when an Australian group released Iron Wine — wine in a can. At the One of the most common questions I get time, it was a knee-slapper. But canned wine as a wine writer isn’t about wine at all — it’s is a good idea. If you ask beer people, they’ll about the packtell you the can aging. is the perfect People want packaging for to know what I preserving beer. think of things It should be OK like synthetic to use for wine, corks, boxed right? wine, twist-top Underwood closures or Oregon Pinot Tetrapak “juice Gris is a wine in box” wine cona can. Pinot Gris tainers. is a pink/gray Some people grape, and when expect me to this wine comes turn my nose up from the can, it at such things, or appears pinkish. want some clearAlso, I think all ance to deride a canned wine is packaged with some carboncertain product. Sometimes they want license ation, but it bubbles off quickly. The wine is to enjoy them. I think these innovations lean and dry with some white peach flavor expand the opportunity to drink wine while plus minerally with a bitter edge. A can is $8, helping de-dramatize wines. In some cases, which translates to a $16 bottle. For the price, they preserve wine quality better than conven- I wanted it to be a bit better. HHH1/2 tional packaging — the bottles and corks that Bota Box cultivated a reputation for better date from the Middle Ages. I barely give a 3-liter box wine. A smaller one- to two-servthought to closures — Stelvin “twist offs” or ing Tetrapak Bota Mini RedVolution tastes as synthetic corks. though it is zinfandel-based and would be enAnother innovation popped off a recent joyed by fans of Apothic Red, 19 Crimes and wine is the “glass cork,” actually a T-stopper that class of intensely flavored, ripe and sweet known in the trade as the Vino Seal. The glass reds. The wine smells like wild berry and stopper has some perceived advantages over cedar and is spicy with flavors of chocolate other closures. It allows very little chance and over-ripe berries. This is a flavorful, notof cork taint, and glass may have a bit more too-demanding wine, the sort that works in a class than twist caps in presentation at a resTetrapak. At $5.50 for 500 ml, it translates to taurant, if that matters. Also, the glass stopper less than $10 a bottle. HHH1/2 is recyclable. Natural corks, I have to add, A word on box wine and Tetrapak wine: have gotten much better and less likely to im- they are not forever wines, and they will age part cork taint — a wet-cardboard mustiness. and get past their prime pretty quickly. If I’m a huge fan of nero d’Avola, the inexyou buy them in these formats, drink them pensive, high-quality red wine from Sicily promptly. that provides an easy match with pizza, burgDon’t worry too much about the packaging ers and just about any red wine dish. of a wine. You may not find the best wines in Cusumano 2015 Nero d’Avola appeared the world in a box or a can, but you can find like any other wine in a 750 ml bottle until I a quality wine that meets your expectations. removed the foil and found the T-shaped glass stopper, which came off with a wiggle and a David Falchek is executive director of the American twist. A silicone seal keeps the bottle tight.

Wine Society and reviews wines each week.

Cusumano 2015 Nero d’Avola shows a bit more panache than other nero d’Avola that GRADE: Exceptional HHHHH, tends to angle for simple fruit character. The Above average HHHH, Good HHH, wine smells of violets, and is light-bodied with raspberry flavors followed by pepper, Below average HH, Poor H.

BY DAVID FALCHEK

SPECIAL TO THE POCONO TIMES

Lightly spray the bottom of a spring form to 40 minutes or until potatoes are nicely pan with cooking spray. Tightly pack pasta browned and tender. Yield: 6 servings. into the pan, standing each piece on end.

WHOLE WHEAT MACARONI Put a zip lock bag inside a tall glass and fill AND PICKLE SALAD the bag with the cheese mixture. Close the 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat bag and snip the corner of the bag and pipe elbow macaroni a small amount into each noodle. After pip1/4 cup chopped green onions ing, pour the red sauce over the whole top 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped and push down as much as possible. Top 2 dill pickles, chopped with 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Bake at 1/2 cup Italian dressing 350° for 20 minutes and then broil until the 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice cheese turns bubbly. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon dried whole dillweed CRISPY PESTO CHICKEN Cook macaroni according to package (Requested by one of our readers.) directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and 1/3 cup ricotta cheese let cool. Combine macaroni, onions, eggs 1/3 cup pesto and chopped pickles in a large bowl.

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Combine Italian dressing, pickle juice, Freshly ground pepper mustard and dillweed, stirring to blend.

2 chicken breast halves with bones Pour over macaroni mixture; stir well to and skin coat. Cover and refrigerate salad at least 1 3 tablespoons olive oil hour before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

1/4 cup pesto Combine ricotta, pesto and Parmesan LEMONY-BLUEBERRY in a small bowl; season with pepper to LAYER CAKE taste. Carefully slide your fingers under RIGATONI PASTA PIE 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature skin of the breast separating it from the 1 pound rigatoni pasta 1 + 1/4 cups granulated sugar flesh to form a pocket. Leave the skin at1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup light brown sugar tached along one side and at one end so the 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 large eggs, at room temperature stuffing will be enclosed. Push the cheese 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and pesto mixture into pockets you have 1 small jar of spaghetti sauce 3 cups all-purpose flour created. Brush the surface of the chicken Cooking spray 1 tablespoon baking powder with olive oil. Place breasts in a small bakSalt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt ing dish and bake at 350º for 40 minutes.

1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 cup buttermilk Remove pan from oven and brush surface 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated 3 lemons, for zest and juice of chicken with remaining 1/4 cup of pesto.

4-ounces cream cheese 1-1/2 cups blueberries, fresh Return to oven for additional 15 minutes.

15-ounces ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 eggs Let chicken rest 5 minutes at room temperFor Cream Cheese Frosting: ature before serving. Yield: 2 servings.

1 teaspoon basil 8 ounces cream cheese, room tempera1 teaspoon oregano ture 1 cup onion GARLIC POTATO CASSEROLE 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperaBoil pasta according to package instruc(Great served with the ture pesto chicken above.) tions. Cook until pasta is still very firm 3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 8 potatoes, scrubbed (avoid stirring the rigatoni so they do not fall 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream 6 cloves garlic, peeled apart). Once done, drain and run cold water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups heavy cream over the pasta to cool. You can add a little Pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon salt bit of oil if they start to stick together. Set Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray three 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper aside.

9-by-2-inch cake pans with nonstick spray.

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Next, brown the ground beef and drain exSet aside.

Cut potatoes into thin slices and place cess grease. Add chopped onion and garlic; To make cake: Using a mixer with a cook for about 5 minutes. Add cream cheese in a heavy-bottom pan. Mix garlic, heavy paddle attachment, beat the butter on high and stir until melted. Then add the spaghetti cream and spices in a saucepan; bring until creamy, approximately 1 minute. Add ingredients to slow simmer for 12 minsauce. Next, in a small mixing bowl, mix granulated and brown sugars and beat on together the ricotta, Parmesan, basil, oregano utes. Slowly pour garlic-cream contents medium-high speed until creamed, about into a baking dish and bake at 350º for 35 and 2 eggs until smooth. Set aside.

RED PEPPER HUMMUS 1 red bell pepper 2-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon tahini 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove, quartered Preheat broiler. Cut bell pepper in half, lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.

Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.

Broil 10 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 10 minutes; then peel the bell peppers.

Place bell pepper and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Note: You can prepare this dip up to three days in advance and refrigerate in an airtight container.

Serve with pita wedges and bell pepper strips. Yield: 6 servings.

www.thepoconotimes.com TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P13] | 02/20/17

10:53 | CORNELLCHR

2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until everything is combined, about 2 full minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Set aside.

In a large sized bowl, toss together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

Beat on low speed for 10 seconds, next add the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Beat on low until just combined. Toss the blueberries in 1 tablespoon of flour and fold into the batter. Batter is extremely thick.

Then spoon batter evenly into 3 prepared cake pans. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

To make frosting: Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon cream, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Add 1 more tablespoon of cream to thin out, if desired.

To assemble cake: First, using a large serrated knife, trim the tops off the cake layers to create a flat surface. Place first layer on a cake stand. Evenly cover the top with cream cheese frosting. Top with 2nd layer, more frosting, then the third layer.

Top with frosting and spread around the sides. Top with fresh blueberries or lemon garnish if desired. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before cutting. Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

Kitchen Tip: Room temperature eggs are preferred for even distribution among batter. Simply set into a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes before using or set out when you set out your cream cheese/butter for the recipe.

Any comments, questions or favorite recipes?

Feel free to send your thoughts to helenskitchen@msn.com, and please write, “Helen’s Kitchen Request, ATTN: Lori” in the subject line to make sure I receive it. Thank you!

Find more recipes at thepoconotimes.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

POCONO TIMES

13

puzzle page BY

MATT

JONES

SUDOKU!

“GrEATEr-ThAN SUdOKU”

For this “Greater-Than Sudoku,” I’m not giving you ANY numbers to start off with! Adjoining squares in the grid’s 3x3 boxes have a greater-than sign (>) telling you which of the two numbers in those squares is larger.

Fill in every square with a number from 1–9 using the greater-than signs as a guide. When you’re done, as in a normal Sudoku, every row, column, and 3x3 box will contain the numbers 1–9 exactly one time. (Solving hint: try to look for the 1s and 9s in each box first, then move on to the 2s and 8s and so on).

“Arise!”--get up to the challenge.

Across 1 Body of beliefs 6 Zipped past 11 Heathcliff, for one 14 2016 Disney title character voiced by Auli’i Cravalho 15 Statement of empathy (or sarcasm, depending on tone) 16 He shared a phone booth with Bill and Ted 17 Sides at the monastery diner?

19 Commingle 20 Rotary phone feature 21 “Forbidden dance” popularized in the late 1980s 23 “Daily Show” correspondent ___ Lydic 26 Kombucha brewing need 28 Pitchblende and hornblende, e.g.

29 Is here 31 “Thank you,” in Honolulu 33 “Just don’t look nervous” 35 Pivotal 38 “Read Across America” gp.

39 Smoking alternative, once 40 Hogwarts letter carrier 42 Muhammad of the ring 43 The Jetsons’ youngest 45 Creator of “Community” and co-creator of “Rick and Morty” 48 Quenches 50 Most dangerous, as winter roads 51 ___ en place (professional kitchen setup) 53 “King ___” (Jackson moniker) 55 “Ring Around the Rosie” flower 56 Paper crane art 58 Makes a knot

36 At ___ (puzzled) 37 Like a clogged dryer vent 41 “Go forward! Move ahead!” song 44 Couturier Cassini 46 Cleopatra’s undoer 47 Removes, as an opponent’s spine in “Mortal Kombat” 49 ___ dragon (world’s largest lizard) 51 Business bigwig 52 Mad as hell 54 Others, in Spanish Down 57 Author unknown, for short 1 “Unbelievable” band of 1991 59 Comes to a close 2 Wrestler-turned-B-movie-actor Johnson 62 Got into a stew?

3 Yes, in Yokohama 4 How files were often stored, before the cloud 63 “___ Action: It’s FANtastic” (old slogan) 64 Musical ability 5 Bangalore wrap 65 “___ the season ...”

6 Part of the NRA 7 Crossword puzzler’s dir.

8 Places where one may tip for getting tips 9 It’s visible on cold days LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 10 “O.K.” from Tom Sawyer 11 Special appearance by a Chevrolet muscle car?

12 Emulate The Dude 13 State with the most counties 18 Gives confirmation 22 New Mexico’s official neckwear 23 American Revolutionary patriot Silas 24 Shine 25 Places to buy Indian string instruments?

27 “I ___ robot, beep boop beep” (unusually common impersonation of a robot) 30 Tucker who sang “Delta Dawn” 32 Company with a duck mascot 34 Vague

60 B-movie piece 61 Team of nine that doesn’t draw, dance, or play an instrument?

66 Beehive State college athlete 67 “___ Joy” 68 Home of the Burj Khalifa 69 “WKRP” character Nessman 70 Tissue masses 71 Rating system basis, often

©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com). For answers to this puzzle, call (900) 226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Reference puzzle No. 815.

14 THE POCONO TIMES

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P14] | 02/20/17

www.thepoconotimes.com

10:01 | CORNELLCHR

16

8

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION edited by Matt Jones psychosudoku@hotmail.com

3 5 9

7 2

12

1 9

4

6

1

5

4

2

6

7

18

3

7

10

6

4

8

3

22

2 11

14

9

6 9

3 13

9 7

4 15

7

5 8

9

1

5

3

8

9

9 13 9

9

5

2

17

6

8

27

1

3

6

6

11

2

3

1

12

7

4

6

2

4

6

7

1

5

9

16

7

16

6 9 2 5

11

8

3

5 8

4

1

3

9

6

15 10

3

5

4

7 11

6

1 18

7

1

5

9

4

8

2

8 3

4 2

12

FROM PAGE 6

476-1269, visit theppods.org or find Pocono Parents of Children with Down Syndrome on Facebook.

• The West End Republican Club, meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cherry’s Family Restaurant, Route 209 in Kresgeville, Polk Township. Republicanminded citizens are encouraged to attend.

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 westendgop.com or call 443-326-5100.

• Big Pocono Ski Club: not just for skiers.

Biking, golf, kayaking, hiking, tennis, social events, local skiing and ski trips is what we do. You can too, when you become a member by emailing llasher@ptd.net or calling 570-629-1323.

• 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.

• 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. • 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.

• The Golden Travel and Social Club

meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month, at noon at the Pub 570, 5261 Milford Road, Route 209, in E. Stroudsburg, For more information, call 570-588-0555.

• 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.

• 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.

• Monroe County Bible Clubs of “BCM International” will be conducting Inter-denominational “Released Time Bible Classes” for Monroe County publi school children in Grades K through six. Home-schoolers are also welcome. Free parental permission slips (with schedules and times) to attend are now available for these one-hour 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 570-421-9968 or email: jimeckerbcm@verizon.net.

• 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

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Tim’’s Junk k Car Removal We’ll Pay

For Your Junk Car

ELECTRICAL/HANDYMAN

All Small Jobs

570-3 350-0 0337

Call 570-424-6186 Willy Cell-570-730-7215

Chimney Repair

HOME IMPROVEMENT BERESK HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Parging • Stucco • Stainless Liners • Cleanings Custom Sheet Metal Shop

Spring Hill Chimney 1-800-943-1515

Call Now! Stroudsburg & Surrounding Areas

Handyman

Best Prices in the Poconos!

Complete indoor/outdoor handyman service

DELUXE HANDYMAN SERVICES Free estimates, fully insured.

Bob - 570-424-0584

TREE SERVICE

Plumbing • ELECTRIC • Carpentry DrywallDrywall • Landscaping • Painting • Painting

- Kitchen - Bathrooms - Decks - Windows - Carpentry - Plumbing - Electrical - Flooring - Structural Repairs

Over 25 Years Experience Fully Insured & Dependable FREE Estimates (570) 421-5268 or (570) 807-9545 PA Reg# 020716

PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL

BUSINESS DIRECTORY CALL 570-421-4800

FM Electrical Plumbing & Heating

• 24 Hour Service • Install Well Pump & Grinders PA Register Number 100888 • Licensed Electrician 1676 • Licensed Plumber 1677

570-994-0393

www.thepoconotimes.com TS_CNG/POCONO_TIMES/PAGES [P15] | 02/20/17

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 wagon near the entrance.

• 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.

• Downtown Stroudsburg will host “First Saturday in the Burg” events for people of all ages the first Saturday of each month in downtown Stroudsburg. The monthly event will include sidewalk sales, food and drink specials, live music and art at participating businesses all day on Main Street and neighboring streets in Stroudsburg.

• 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.

10:50 | CORNELLCHR

570-350-1316

BUCKET TRUCK SERVICE PA LIC.#065984

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

POCONO TIMES

15

Saving g People Mo oney y forr Ove er 50 Years!

LOW TIRE PRICES OUR PRICES WON’T BE BEAT! PASSENGER

37

PRO $ SERIES

185/65-15 195/65-15 205/65-15 205/65-16 215/65-16 225/60-16

99

155/80-12

............ 69 ............$6999 ............$7499 ............$8499 ............$8499 ............$8499 $

99

PERFORMANCE

69

PRO $ SERIES

205/60-16 215/60-16 225/60-17 215/55-17 205/50-17 225/50-17

99

PRO $ SERIES

195/60-15

............ 79 ............$7999 ............$8999 ............$8499 ............$8499 ............$8999 $

SUV & LT

9499 225/65-17

235/70-16 ............$9499 265/70-16 .............$11499 225/65-17 .............$9499 235/65-17 ............$9999 245/65-17 .............$10999 225/75-16 .............$11499

99

BRAKE SPECIAL SAVE BIG!

POPULAR SIZES, IN STOCK!

Starting At:

6999

$

175/65-14

Assurance All-Season Starting At:

8499

$

Defender™ Starting At:

9799

$

195/65-15

99

SUV’s, Minivans, Pickups Add $10

INCLUDES LABOR • PREMIU M BRAKE PADS • LIFETIME WARRANTY ON PADS Front or Rear pads or shoes. Not Comb inable with other offers. Most cars. w/AD . Ends 3/25/17

Brand Names for Less CS3 Touring

79

$

$129 9.00 00, Now...

195/60-15

WE WILL BEAT ANY TIRE PRICE!* We will not be undersold. If you’ve seen a lower price, Call Us!

ALIGNMENT

TIRE ROTATION

10 OFF FREE!

$

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENTS

EXTEND TIRE TREAD LIFE

Most cars. w/AD. Not combinable w/ any other offers. Ends 3/25/17

Most cars. w/AD. Not combinable w/ any other offers. Ends 3/25/17

WE DO PENNSYLVANIA STATE INSPECTIONS!

MAVISTIRE.com BARTONSVILLE 109 Turtle Walk Lane .................570-338-6070 BRODHEADSVILLE 1949 Route 209.......................570-338-6071 MARSHALL’S CREEK 4549 Milford Rd ..................570-338-6073 MT POCONO 2964 Route 940 .................................570-338-6072 OPEN 7 DAYS! Mon - Fri 8aM-6pM, Thurs 8aM-8:30pM, saT 8aM-5pM, sun 9aM-5pM

BRAND NEW

LOCATIONS NEAR YOU!

* we match any local competitor’s advertised tire price within 30 days of purchase. Same brand, model, size, and construction..

Actual tread design may vary from those shown. Some items/sizes by special order only. If we are out-of-stock on an advertised item, we will issue a rain check. Purchases may be limited to normal retail quantities. Not responsible for typographical errors. See stores for warranty info. PRICES VALID W/AD ONLY.

16 THE POCONO TIMES

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

TS_CNG/ADVERTISING/AD_PAGES [ADP16] | 02/20/17

www.thepoconotimes.com

10:33 | LAMBERTONJ