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ON MAY 16th

HERE’S WHY IF YOU ELECT SAMANTHA, SHE WILL SERVE YOU AND BE:

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Pocono Builders Association awarded a Monroe County High School senior with a scholarship to use towards her college education.

Seriously dedicated to serving full-time, she will make her future court room as user-and-consumer friendly as legally permissible. Her opponent has publicly acknowledged that he only serves part-time. Full-time pay deserves full-time attention!

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what’S happening Events and activities throughout the Poconos. page 2

2017 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid. page 6

around town Keep up with the latest happenings in our area. page 3

charity dreSS down day Employees at Northern Bank & Trust collect for charities they choose. page 7

have a taSte! Try select syrahs before mysterious growth decline wipes it from shelves. page 5

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In financing her own campaign, she is not beholden to any special interests and will give all who walk through her door the respect they deserve, whether accompanied by a lawyer or not.

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Currently enrolled to complete the rigorous state-mandated PA Judiciary certification course in June, she will be fully certified long before taking office. The only candidate in this race who will have completed this course, her opponent never benefited from this intense, job-specific training instead choosing to take advantage of the “attorney exemption.”

TRADITIONAL For generations, MDJ’s (formerly called Justices of the Peace, District Magistrates or District Justices) were respected members of the community who came from all walks of life - some young, some older - between the ages of 21 and 70, and were almost never lawyers. Hamilton Township has never had an Attorney - MDJ and until 6 years ago, neither did Stroud!

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Kimberly Masullo, a senior the Monroe County Technical Institute, plans to attend the Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Residential Construction Management Program.

“It is a great privilege to present this scholarship on behalf of the PBA membership,” PBA second vice president Joseph Holbert said. “The entire PBA wishes Kimberly much success in her future endeavors as she heads off to further her education in the building industry.”

Each year a scholarship is awarded to a student (or students) in Monroe County who plan to further their education in a building industry field of study. For more information on the Pocono Builders Association visit poconobuilders.org or call 570-421-9009.

Salvati will present “The Infamous Walking Purchase of 1737” for the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township (HATT).

This HATT program will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road. The meeting is open to the public and admission is free. No advance reservation is required. If you have questions, call 570580-5353, or email hatthistory@msn.com.

Further information about HATT can be viewed at TobyhannaTwpHistory.org.

MAY 10 The Brodhead Chapter Trout Unlimited • The Monroe County Historical Associawill hold a general meeting on Wednesday, tion will host the third annual Monroe County May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Kettle Creek EnviHistory Challenge on Thursday, May 11, at 7 ronmental Education Center, 8050 Running p.m. at the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall, East Valley Road in Stroudsburg. Topic: Private Stroudsburg University’s Fine and Performing Waters, Public Benefits; Pocono ConservaArts Center in East Stroudsburg. The competition Clubs — Partners in Water Resource tion, a scholarship event for Monroe County Protection, Trout Management and Stream high school juniors, will consist of four Habitat Restoration. rounds of questions and will test participants’ Several clubs will make presentations knowledge on U.S. history, government, including: Brodhead Forest and Stream, geography, Pennsylvania history, local history Brodhead Hunting and Fishing, Pohoqualine and current events. This competition will Fish Association and Tobyhanna Conserva- award monetary prizes. The public is invited tion Association. The presentations will be and encouraged to attend. Blue Ridge Comfollowed by a question-and-answer session. munications will be recording the competition A Day on the Stream (for at least one or and the program will be aired at a later date. possibly more clubs) will offered as a raffle For additional information, call 570-421-7703 prize to one or more attendees at this proor email admin@monroehistorical.org. gram. Admission is free.

MAY 12 For more information visit brodheadtu.

The 26th annual Kettle Creek Environorg. call 570-656-7610 or email administra- mental Fund dinner/auction at Camelback tor@brodheadtu.org or brodheadchapter@ will he held on Friday, May 12, starting at gmail.com.

6 p.m. Begin with the cocktail hour, where MAY 11 bids may be placed on silent auction items The Stroudsburg Aglow will meet on while being serenaded by The Crop Circle Thursday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at Faith Alive Agents. After the buffet dinner at 7 p.m., you Community Church, 10 E. Mechanic St. in will have the opportunity to bid on items at Wind Gap. Refreshments start at 10 a.m. a live auction featuring auctioneer Brandon Registration is $4. Fellowship starts at 10:30. McDonald at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 and The speaker will be Marilyn Smith who is must be purchased in advance by Friday, co-founder of Labor of Love USA, where April 28. For more information, to purchase she pastors along with her husband, Charles, dinner tickets or to donate auction items, call in East Stroudsburg. Marilyn is in Ministry 570-629-3061. Visit mcconservation.org to 30 years and is an Apostle to the Philippines. download auction/raffle forms.

• On Thursday, May 11, historian Frank • Church Women United of Monroe invites

everyone to May Friendship Day on Friday, May 12. St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, at 78 Ridgeway St. in East Stroudsburg will host this event starting at 11 a.m. A covered dish luncheon will follow the program. Call 570-619-5251 for more information.

MAY 13 Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center, 94 Sanctuary Road in Lake Ariel will host a Mother’s Day afternoon watercolor on Saturday, May 13, 2-3:30 p.m. Parents and children will learn some watercolor basics and create natureinspired pictures that go together. All ages.

Registratoin appreciated. Tickets are $15 - $10 for members; $5 for kids. For more information, visit lacawac.org or call 570689-9494 or email info@lacawac.org.

• Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Route 209 in Gilbert, will hold a free pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 13, 8-10 a.m.

For more information call 610-681-6137.

MAY 14 Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Route 209 in Gilbert will hold a free community Sunday Supper on Sunday, May 14, 3-4 p.m.

For more information, call 610-681-6137.

• The American Legion Riders will meet on Sunday, May 14, 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 or email everett.shaver@yahoo.com.

• Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center will hold a Sunday Walk in the Tannersville Bog on Sunday, May 14, at 1 p.m. at the Bog parking lot and take a 2 ½ hour journey into the Tannersville cranberry bog. Cost: $6/nonmembers, $4/EE and Nature Conservancy members and children under 12. Registration is required by calling 570-629-3061 or visiting mcconservation.org.

• Our Lady of Victory R. C. Church,

Recently, the Pocono Builders Association (PBA) awarded a Monroe County High School senior with a scholarship to use towards her college education.

Kimberly Masullo of Effort received a $1,500 scholarship from the PBA. The scholarship awards ceremony was held during the PBA monthly membership dinner at Stroud TV & Appliance in Stroudsburg, where the award recipient’s family joined the PBA membership in celebrating her accomplishments.

On the front page: This year’s scholarship winner is Kimberly Masullo, pictured with Pocono Builders Association vice president Joe Holbert.

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Around Town Bus Trip

A bus trip to Washington, D.C. is being planned by Our Ladies Guild of the Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church in Tannersville for Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug. 24. Includes all transportation and a visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the National Shrine of St. John Paul II, the Franciscan Monastery, a one-night stay at the Metro Points Hotel with dinner and breakfast buffet, and a night tour of Washington D.C.’s historical memorials. Your cost for this fully packed trip is $225 per person. Make your reservation along with a $60 deposit per person before May 15. Your per person balance will be due by July 15. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 6 a.m. on Aug. 23 and return around 9 p.m. on Aug. 24. For information call 570-6290509.

Local Farm Earns Certification

The flock of laying hens at Far Away Farms is now certified animal welfare approved (AWA) by A Greener World. This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent family farm. Far Away Farms joins Rodale Institute and Luna Chicks as the third farm in Pennsylvania to be awarded this highly lauded certification for laying hens.

The laying hens at Far Away Farms are free to range 15 acres of wellmanaged pasture, where they can perform natural behaviors like running, dust bathing, pecking and scratching for grubs and seeds. The farm uses rotational grazing practices and sustainable farming techniques, which results in lower environmental impact and a higher quality product. Not only

does this type of management provide the highest welfare conditions for the hens, but it also produces healthier eggs containing three times as much vitamin E, seven times more beta-carotene, and twice the omega-3 fatty acids as industrial eggs.

David Avvisato says he decided to pursue AWA certification because he felt they were already meeting the standards required, and could use the certification as a marketing tool: “Being certified as Animal Welfare Approved will allow us to standout among other egg producers who are not certified,” Avvisato explains.

AWA Program Director Andrew Gunther said, “The accountability and integrity offered by Animal Welfare Approved farmers like David and Anita are unmatched in food production. We’re glad to have Far Away Farms in the AWA family.”

AWA pasture-raised chicken eggs from Far Away Farms are available directly from the farm, at local retailers and at the Wayne County Farmers Market. For more information, call 570488-5435.

Farmers Market Re-Opens

Courthouse Square will once again be full of bright and colorful produce, tasty baked goods and fresh Spring flowers as Monroe Farmers Market begins its 38th season in Stroudsburg.

The market is held every Saturday morning, 8 a.m. to noon, through the end of October. This year promises more vendor additions, more live music, new festival days and other additions.

“Excitement is building among the vendors and the customers. We look forward to coming together again to share in beautiful downtown Stroudsburg’s community,” says Virginia Romagno, president of Monroe Farmers Market. “And we will continue with our mission, ‘To inspire and nurture a healthy community by building a local, www.thepoconotimes.com

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For more information about Monroe Farmers Market, its vendors or event days, visit monroefarmersmarket.com or follow them on Facebook.

Composting Classes

The Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority (the Waste Authority) is holding four composting classes this year. They will be held the second Saturday of the month, May, June, September and October (next class May 13). The classes will start at 9 a.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. The classes are free and composter bins will be available to purchase at cost. One lucky winner will receive a free backyard composter. All classes will be held at the authority’s facility in Blakeslee, and a certified master gardener will be teaching the classes. In order to participate, you must register; classes are limited to 20 people.

For more information or to register for class, visit thewasteauthority.com, email cparks@thewasteauthority.com or call 570-643-6100.

Youth Volunteer Award

Steamtown National Historic Site, in downtown Scranton, has designated volunteer-in-park (VIP) Aiden Schafer as the recipient of a “Youth Volunteer Award,” recognizing the contributions of an individual younger than 18 years of age. Shaffer is from Newfoundland, and attends school in the Wallenpaupack Area School District.

Officials noted that in two short years, and in spite of the demands of high school, Schafer has amassed more than 800 hours of volunteer time in support of activities with the Division of Interpretation and Education at the park.

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2017 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid Entry Price: $62,100 Price as tested: $74,420

This week we’re driving the 2017 BMW X5 “xDrive40e” the “e” standing for hybrid technology. The X models are built to conquer any highway while retaining the noted sports car expertise one expects when they buy a BMW. From its signature kidney grilles, sleek motifs and opulent interior, every BMW built today is a worthy road machine.

It’s hard to imagine that back in 1955, BMW was close to automotive extinction. Thanks to BMW’s Isetta 300, a “front door bubble car,” BMW warded off bankruptcy and persevered in the car business while continuing to do well with its numerous successful motorcycle efforts.

The aforementioned Isetta 300 (see photo) weighed just 750 pounds as power came from a 1-cylinder, 247-cc, 13-horsepower BMW motorcycle engine. It delivered 60 mpg, went 53 mph flat out and cost $1,048 when introduced to the U.S. market in 1958. By 1966, the compact BMW 1600 series became the darling of the college and youth market and the company never looked back.

Today, we’re reviewing the modern marvel BMW X5 hybrid. Built in Spartanburg, SC, BMW calls the 2017 X5 a “Sports Activity Vehicle” instead of “Sport Utility Vehicle,” which is merely a play on words.

What is not a play on words is BMW’s dedication to introducing plug-in hybrids on many of its models from here on in. Our X5 tester featured both an electric motor and internal combustion, the latter handled by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that delivers 240-horsepower. When mated to the electric motor, you activate another 111-horses which is all mated to an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

As with other engine-electric hybrids, you can’t just add the two horsepower totals together and arrive at 352 horsepower. Specifically, when working in tandem neither the electric motor nor the internal combustion ever operates at top peak, resulting in an “averaged out” stout 308-horsepower. This allows acceleration from zero to 60 mph in just 6.5-seconds and a computer controlled top speed of 130-mph.

If you select total electric around town, expect close to 16-miles on a full charge. When you combine the electric with the turbo four, you are looking at an amazing 56 mpg EPA

estimate and if you are running strictly motor when the battery is discharged, you’ll still get some 24-mpg from that little BMW turbo four.

Underneath, the upgraded X5 now features a lighter and stronger independent suspension which delivers an ultra-quiet ride on Pirelli 20inch run flats on light alloy wheels.

Able to move families, deliver great fuel mileage and looking good sitting in any driveway in America. With a strong fully automatic 4x4 unit, independent suspension, advanced driver assist engineering and countless interior amenities, the X5 is in a class with few peers.

BMW dubs the electric X5 as “xDrive40e iPerformance,” which means it’s easier for me to call it the X5 hybrid. Additionally, it wasn’t long ago when the words “hybrid” and “four cylinder” could not interact if you were talking spirited performance. Even turbocharging decades ago usually meant a “turbo lag” dead spot at low speed until the rise in engine RPM pushed more exhaust pressure to start turning the turbocharger.

Specifically, BMW utilizes special induction and exhaust systems to ward off those turbo lag demons. BMW’s Twin Power Turbo relies on a “no hesitation response” from a common rail direct fuel injection system, which quickens the fuel charge to the intake valves and exits through special exhaust manifolds resulting in the words “Twin Powered Turbo” even though the X5 uses but one turbocharger, not two.

On the road, X5 is one of the best handling larger SUV’s we’ve driven. The operator can choose from either Sport or Comfort modes while handling in either selection is very good.

The interior is top class luxury as a Mocha Nappa Package features pure wood trim, leather seats and much more. The seats are firm without hindering comfort and hold you tight in the turns.

Important numbers include a wheelbase of 115.5 inches, 5,220 lb. curb weight, 22.4 gallon fuel tank, 8.2 inch ground clearance and up to 72.5 cu. ft. of cargo space with rear seats down.

In summary, you won’t find many $74,000 BMWs, (gas or hybrid) on the sand dunes as these X5s are luxury SUVs made for negotiating snowy roads and delivering the BMW performance driving one expects. But it’s nice to know if you desire a run in the sand or off-road trail adventure it’s no problem.

Likes: Hybrid economy, looks, interior, safety, BMW heritage.

Dislikes: Navigation system learning curve, expensive options, optional $400 rear camera should be standard.

Try select syrahs before $ SAVE ENERGY & PROTECT $ YOUR HOME WITH mysterious growth decline SIDING, ROOFING & WINDOWS WE ARE YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST wipes it from shelves the decline,” Dr. Fuchs said. “They switch to another clone and they are doing fantastic. It is possible to grow syrah.”

A mysterious affiliation is killing syrah That surely comes as a relief to syrah fans, around the world. few as they are. I purchased a round of syrah Syrah decline has been strangling syrah for to enjoy before it goes away. more than two decades in the U.S. and France.

A lot of different red grapes grow really Leaves turn red, roots swell, yields drop and well in Washington state. That’s been a blessthe vine dies. No one knows what causes it. ing and a curse as the state’s producers seems Not like syrah needed another problem. to cling to what they perceive are, or could It had already largely fallen out of favor be, fashionable grapes. At some point, one of with consumers. Most people discovered syrah these was syrah, which was followed by cabas shiraz (same grape), from Australia in the ernet franc and merlot and now is something 1980s and 1990s. Those wines came off more else or everything else. as generic red wines than anything connected Waterbrook 2012 Columbia Valley Syrto syrah’s Rhône roots. Nevertheless, syrah ah, smells of violets, black olive and peat with ended up being planted and produced around a hint of bacon. In the palate, the flavor hits up the world. After a while, people decided “if front with dark chocolate and black fruit, but that’s syrah, then I don’t like it.” then quickly fades and not much tannin or finSyrah’s problem came down to this: many ish. A lot of flavor and character for the price, wine drinkers like to taste fruit in their wine. but not a complete package. $13. HHH1/2.

Syrah is low on fruit but has lots of non-fruit After syrah slipped with consumers, much character – everything from black olives of it ended up added to anonymous red blends and pepper to black tire and mesquite. That or distributed in small amounts in wines lamakes it a great blender and complexity beled merlot or pinot noir. Some producers in boost when combined with other grapes. In the United States, Australia and elsewhere are fact, that’s why Rhône producers used it as a still making legitimate so-called GSM blends key component.

(Grenache, syrah, mourvedre). The Paso Then, a disease specific to syrah hit. First Robles region is the cradle of New World producers and researchers thought it was a syrah production, home to the first commercial nutrient deficiency. Then, for a long time, they syrah vineyard back in the 1960s. thought it was a virus. But the virus theory has Tower 15 Winery “The Jetty” 2012 Paso been disproven.

Robles is a blend of mostly syrah, with good Mark Fuchs, a plant pathologist at Cornell amount of grenache and mourvedre and some University, hasn’t done any actual research on petit syrah. The twist top cap, Paso Robles’ syrah decline (there’s not much syrah in New fruity style, suggests this wine was meant to York or the Eastern United States). But he drink a bit younger. Still, the wine retains reads about this stuff and knows more about it tobacco and earthy notes with raspberry, and than most people. most importantly, has lovely, food-friendly “Working hypotheses were pursued and acids that make it an unobtrusive accompanicame to no conclusion,” he said. “As we ment to many dishes. $14. HHH1/2. speak, it is a mystery.”

If you want to know why syrah never How does a plant that has been around for caught on, try Tierra y Mar Salzgeber Vinethousands of years just start to die? yard Russian River Valley 2013 Syrah. Rich “Tough to say why this happens without and broody with a hint of black tire, earthiness knowing the cause,” Dr. Fuchs said. “Someand smokiness, the wine explodes in the palate times, species aren’t adapted to the environwith jaminess and menthol with a rich mouthment where we want them to grow and we are feel. Complex, rich and flavorful, Tierra y Mar forcing it and then things happen.” is among a dwindling number of authentic and Fortunately, syrah is not about to become committed syrah makers. $16. HHHH1/2. extinct. Dr. Fuchs said researchers found that syrah decline is more pronounced in certain GRADE: Exceptional HHHHH, types (or clones) of syrah, combined with Above average HHHH, Good HHH, certain rootstocks in certain types of soils.

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Each of the 26 letters of the alphabet is represented in this grid by a number between 1 and 26. Using letter frequency, word-pattern recognition, and the numbers as your guides, fill in the grid with well-known English words (HINT: since a Q is always followed by a U, try hunting down the Q first).

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“’SMarvelous”--’smeaningful to the theme, too Across 1 Branch offshoot 5 Charlie of “Winning!” memes 10 All-out battles 14 “How awful!”

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62 Pinball foul 66 “Fashion Emergency” model 67 Slow mover

68 On-screen symbol 69 Employer of Serpico or Sipowicz 70 Road trip expenses 71 Penny value Down 1 Outdo 2 One of a reporter’s W’s 3 “Shoo” additions?

4 “You busy?”

5 Backtalk 6 Athlete’s camera greeting 7 The Manning with more Super Bowl MVP awards 8 “Electric” creature 9 Putin turndown 10 Sign your dog is healthy, maybe 11 Got up 12 Seth of “Pineapple Express” 13 Some toffee bars 19 “___ bleu!”

21 Liven (up) 23 NBA great Chris 24 Bartenders’ fruit 25 What a snooze button delays 27 Fashion status in various states?

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Cherry Lane Road in Tannersville, will hold a Mother’s Day breakfast on Sunday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, home fries and beverages. Tickets are $7; $4 for kids. Take out available. Call 570-6294572 for more information.

MAY 19 The 23rd annual Wish Upon a Star dinner dance and silent auction will be held on Friday, May 19, benefiting Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Live entertainment, food and beverages and a silent auction to help make the wish come true of a local Monroe County kid. The event will take place from 6–11 p.m., at the Stroudsmoor County Inn at Ridgecrest in Stroudsburg. Admission is $65; $15 for kids.

Want to get involved? Event organizers are looking for committee members and sponsors. If interested, call 570-341-9474 or email mobrien@pawv.wish.org. To make a reservation, call 570-424-5081 or 570-424-8766.

MAY 20 The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will hold a free workshop titled “Money Does Grow On Trees: Protecting Land, Planning for the Future” on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford. Attendees will learn from local financial and estate planning experts and conservancy staff about options for protecting and stewarding lands, planning for the future of their lands and/or estate, and the possible financial and tax benefits available.

There will be light morning refreshments and a catered lunch at the Finger Bowl at Grey Towers and a complimentary tour of the mansion after the workshop concludes.

This event is free and open to the public, but prior registration is required. Contact the Conservancy at info@delawarehighlands.org or 570-226-3164, ext. 6, to register.

• American Legion Riders Post No. 927 will hold a Valor motorcycle ride & party in memory of Jack McCloskey on Saturday, May 20, starting and finishing at Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road in Gilbert. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; kickstands up at 10:30 a.m.

A $20 donation per bike, $5 donation for passenger is requested in advance. Prices are $25 and $10 on the day of event. A family-friendly party, begins at noon at the post home with food, raffles, music and vendors. Party only entry fee is $10 and includes a meal. There will also be a nicest bike contest: $10 entry fee. Vendor spaces are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of event. All proceeds will go to Valor, whose mission is to improve the lives of our nation’s veterans by providing free access to coaching and care that will address service-connected conditions and improve life skills for work and life outside of service.

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email everett.shaver@yahoo.com. Pre-register for the bike run and/or vendor space by sending check to: American Legion Riders 927, PO Box 335, Gilbert,, PA 18331.

• Pocono VNA/Hospice will hold its seventh annual “Yard Sale and More” event at their business office, 500 Independence Road in East Stroudsburg, on Saturday, May

20, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale will be gently used items, handcrafted items, baked goods, grilled hot dogs and raffle baskets. The event supports the Pocono VNA’s Hospice House.

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