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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.”

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Behind the Wheel Columnist Greg Zyla test drives the 2017 Genesis G80 AWD. page 5

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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’d rather be a one-in-a-million side effect than a one-in-10,000 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.

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 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

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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.

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.

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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.

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Price as tested: $55,350 Genesis G80 rides on a near six inch This week, we’re driving new mid-size shorter wheelbase than the big brother G90 luxury 2017 Genesis G80, little brother to meaning the rear seat legroom may not be the larger G90 we drove recently. Three as massive as G90, but is still very good.

V6 powered rear drive G80s are available, The car offers outstanding driver and pasnamely the Standard at $41,400, Premium senger comfort, the “luxury look” exterior at $46,150 and Ultimate at $52,850. If design (like its German rivals), and a quiet you want AWD, which our Ultimate tester and smooth ride. Generating the overall included, add $2,500 to these prices. For handling attributes is the Genesis Adaptive the performance crowd, check out the rear- Control suspension system coupled to 18drive only Ultimate, which comes with a inch Michelin all-season tires on beautiful 410-horse 5.0 liter V8 at $54,550 retail. aluminum alloy wheels. If you order the 410 I note again the consumer branding horse V8, you’ll upgrade to 19-inch wheels difficulties both Genesis G90 and G80 as and tires. new luxury vehicles face when departing Standard fare on our tester includes every from the Hyundai family of automobiles. amenity imaginable including blind spot Notably, Hyundai is doing exactly what the detection, rear cross traffic alert, enhanced Japanese manufacturers of Infiniti (Nissafety rear camera, power sunroof, nine air san), Lexus (Toyota) and Acura (Honda) bags, full grain leather ventilated/heated did years ago, sans the demand of dealers front seats, heated rear seats (AWD only), building a separate showroom to eliminate rain sense wipers, power tilt and telescopic “co-branding” identification. wheel, auto-dim side mirrors, head up windThus, Genesis sits in a better position shield display, high intensity headlamps, to attract serious buyers who don’t mind fog lights, wood trim, premium 9.2-inch shelling out $70K for the G90 or $41,400 HD Navigation touch screen, all the powfor a G80, both way less than competing ers, multi-view safety cameras, acoustical brands. Why? Because both Hyundai Equus windows, multi-power trunk lid, dual mode (G90) and Genesis (G80) have already had vent control and a Lexicon 17-speaker distest runs and both achieved the coveted creet logic stereo system.

Consumer Reports magazine 2016 model Additional high-end safety includes lane “recommended” ratings. departure warning, lane keep assist, smart Now, back to the car. cruise with start/stop capability, driver Genesis G80 is best described as a true attention alert, front and rear park sensors luxury car that retails for nearly $10,000 and a few more ancillary items that make less than competing models. Built in Ulsan, for a very safe automobile. Furthermore, the Korea, our 3.8-liter V6 powered G80 deliv- legendary 10-year, 100,000 mile powertrain ers 311 horses and 293 lb. ft. of torque. The warranty is still in effect, one of the Hyunengine connects to a Shiftronic eight-speed dai qualities you receive with your Genesis automatic transmission with paddle shifters purchase. and the HTRAC All-Wheel-Drive system.

Important numbers include a wheelbase EPA highway fuel mileage with the AWD of 118.5 inches, 4,453 lb. curb weight, 15.3 drive mechanicals is 25 highway and 16 cu. ft. of cargo space and a 20.3 gallon fuel city while the rear drive G80 delivers 28 tank. highway and 18 city. There are four modes Genesis G80 has some major competitors of rear wheel drive operation to choose and some hills to climb, but at an entry of from ala Economy (Eco), Normal, Sport and $41,400 it is indeed an exceptional value...

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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 and More

The Eldred Township Community Center Thrift Store, 516 Kunkletown Road in Kunkletown, 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.

Coming up: On Saturday, March 11, there will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and a “paint and sip” program on Saturday, March 25, 1-4 p.m.

the first floor of The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. in Honesdale. Auctioneer and SEEDS advisor Bob Mermell will be auctioning gifts baskets, services, gift cards and other donated items to help raise funds to support SEEDS. To arrange your donation, call 570-2451256, or email Jocelyn@seedsgroup. net. Visit Seedsgroup.net.

Older Adult Meals

St. Luke’s Hospital’s Monroe campus, 100 St. Luke’s Lane in Stroudsburg, is now offering an older adult meal for adults 65. Meals are prepared fresh daily and provide diners with healthy food choices for $3.99 per meal. Each dinner meal includes an entree, salad, side, vegetable, dessert and 12-ounce beverage drink. The meal is offered seven days a week, 4-6 p.m. Let the dietary staff know you are there for the older adult meal so they can charge you accordingly.

they are in their pregnancy. Dad or another support person is urged to come along.

The fee is $20. However, the cost is covered for women who belong to the Healthy Beginnings Plus Program.

To register or for more information, call the Women’s Health Center at (800) 869-6636 or 570-253-3005.

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Library Seeks Volunteers

Clymer library is looking for people interested in volunteering. Volunteers can be on the circulation desk, answer phones, shelve books and assist during book sales. They especially need Tuesday evening and Saturday volunteers.

Generally a shift is 2-3 hours long. If you are interested, come in and complete an application or call 570-6460826. Clymer’s Volunteer Coordinator, Diane Lake, is in Mondays to Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. if you have additional questions.

Breastfeeding Classes

Expectant mothers, interested in learning all there is to know about breastfeeding from an internationally board certified lactation consultant, are SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Educa- encouraged to register for one of Wayne tion and Development Support) seeks Memorial’s “Breastfeeding Your Baby” donations for a live auction fundraiser classes scheduled for the third Monday it plans to hold on Thursday, May 4, on

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of each month, 6-8 p.m.

AllOne Foundation awarded WMCHC $30,000 for prenatal services this past December.

Classes will be held on March 20, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. Classes are open to all expectant mothers regardless of how far along

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Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road in Stroudsburg, will open an art exhibit: Penny Ross – “The Pocono Mountains is Home,” Landscapes in Watercolor, on Saturday, March 4.

An opening reception will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. The exhibit runs through Thursday, March 30. Call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org for more information.

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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 570-517-9795.

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.

• The West End Park and Open Space Commission will a host bingo night on Friday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chestnuthill Township Park, 221 Route 715 in Brodheadsville. Doors open at 5:30. 50/50 guaranteed payout. $15 for eight boards, featuring specials, pull tabs, door prizes and refreshments Call 570-992-9733 or email bkozen@ptd.net for more information.

MARCH 18 On Saturday, March 18, the Monroe County Conservation District and the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited will present a three-hour introductory program covering all the basic aspects of successful fly-fishing for trout, all geared to the beginning angler.

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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.”.

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The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St. in Stroudsburg. To register call 570-476-4460 or visit poconoarts.org.

ONGOING CLASSES • Oil Painting, Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m., March 2, 9, 16 and 23. This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium.

Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.

Tuition: member $75/non-member $85: senior member $65/non-member $75.

• Intermediate Watercolor, Sundays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26. Discover the flexibility of this medium. Class will cover composition, form, shapes and color. Students can work from photos that they have taken or use the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing.

Tuition: member $100/non-member $110: senior member $90/non-member $100.

MARCH CLASSES • Acrylic Workshop, Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1-4 p.m. This workshop will focus on simple and basic techniques. Each student will experience the opportunity to develop their own style and technique with acrylic paint. Students will learn the importance of the use of drawing as guidance in artwork and also the use of light and shadow with color. Each individual will work at their

own pace and the instructor will guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have. Two themes will be presented to work from.

Tuition: member $100/non-member $110: senior member $90/non-member $100.

• Drawing Workshop, Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This course is for you.

Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure.

The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated.

Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.

Tuition: member $75/non-member $85: senior member $65/non-member $75.

• Painting Workshops Wednesday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours. Colors of Wyeth is the focus of this evening. Tuition: $10.

Wednesday, March 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Spring Blooms is the focus of this evening. Tuition: $10.

PoconoArts classes fill on a first-come-firstserved basis. Placement in a course is secured when payment in full is received. If PoconoArts must cancel a class due to low enrollment, students will be notified prior to the scheduled start date of the class and full refunds will be issued.

Tuition refunds will be honored if received 10 days prior to the beginning of a class/workshop.

PoconoArts will not refund or reduce any class fees for missed classes or late enrollment.

PEEC events

At the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road in Dingmans Ferry: Sugar Shack Scramble, Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $15. Take a hike through the woods out to the “Two Saps” Sugar Shack and enjoy hot cocoa and pancakes with fresh maple syrup. Sign up for a 9 or 9:30 a.m. start time. Spaces limited.

Ecozone Discovery Room, Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 19, 1-4 p.m.; $2.

Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge, and dig in a fossil pit. Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment.

Active Adventures: Healthy Hikes, Sunday, March 5, and Saturday, March 25, 1-3 p.m.; free. A guided hike on a PEEC trail.

This program is all about getting outside, Please see PEEC, Page 14

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.

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 From left: Abigail Witt, John Lauri, Jules Gindraux and William Barreto. citizens, faculty and staff with I.D.; $7 for Working with Professor French and the “I’ve been performing since I was in third students with I.D.; $5 for youth 12 and younger. This production is recommended whole team on this production is really help- grade,” Witt explained, “but I’ve only been in three plays that weren’t musicals. I’ve also for ages 10 and above. ing me grow as an actor.”

Because of limited seating, advance ticket never worked in such a small space where William Barreto, a senior from East purchase is highly recommended. Tickets Stroudsburg, is also playing 14 different char- the audience is so much a part of the play.” acters as Clown II. “In working to make each Witt plays three characters in the produc- are available online at esu.edu/theatretickcharacter stand out, I’ve spent a lot of time on tion. “The intensity of these characters, espe- ets. Remaining tickets will be available at each one’s accent and movements, he said. cially Annabella who is very melodramatic, the box office one hour before curtain on performance dates. Only cash and checks are For Amanda Witt, a freshman from Moun- makes them funny, but you need to play them totally seriously,” she said. “Although accepted at the box office. tainhome, “The 39 Steps” is giving her an For other information or reservations, the play is a parody, you have to respect the opportunity to widen her acting experience. email esuarts@esu.edu or call 570-422-3483.

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.

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tablespoon of the filling in each square.

Follow boiling instructions above.

Homemade tomato sauce: Sauté 1 cup chopped onion, and 1 minced garlic RAVIOLI DOUGH clove in 1/4 cup of olive oil until soft 3 cups all-purpose flour in large saucepan. Stir in large can (2 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 3 eggs pounds, 3 ounces) Italian plum toma2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil toes; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons crumbled leaf basil; 1 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese teaspoon salt; dash of sugar and 1 cup water. Heat to bubbling; reduce heat and Fillings (recipes below) simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until Homemade tomato sauce sauce has thickened, stirring frequently. (recipe below) Yield: about 5 cups.

Sift flour and salt into a large bowl.

Add eggs, oil and water. Work liquids BAKED GREEN TOMATOES into the flour with your fingers to make 15 large green tomatoes a stiff dough. Knead dough for 10 Dash of salt minutes until smooth and soft as bread Dash of black pepper dough. (Do not add additional flour.)

2 cups brown sugar Wrap dough in plastic wrap; let stand 3 cups coarse chopped (white 15 minutes. Cut dough in quarters; or whole wheat) cracker crumbs keep dough you are not working with 2 sticks butter wrapped in plastic, or it will dry out.

Vegetable cooking spray Using a rolling pin, roll out dough, one Cut tomatoes in 1/2 inch slices and quarter at a time on a wooden board arrange in a shallow casserole lightly (Do not use additional flour), roll to a 12-by-4 1/2-inch rectangle. Repeat with sprayed with vegetable oil. Season each with salt and pepper, and spread remaining quarters of dough. Cut into squares using a pastry wheel, or round, each with a tablespoon of brown sugar.

Cover with cracker crumbs and dot with as for pierogi; shape and fill with your SCALLOPED SALMON favorite filling, pinching edges of dough butter. Bake at 350° until tender, but firm, about 20-25 minutes. Yield: aparound each ravioli.

1/2 cup chicken broth proximately 10-12 servings.

Bring water to boil in large pot; add 2 eggs, slightly beaten a little salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Boil 1/2 cup milk BALSAMIC GLAZED CARROTS ravioli 10-12 minutes. Remove with 2 tablespoons parsley flakes (Can be prepared in microwave) slotted spoon to heated serving dish.

2 teaspoons instant minced onion 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon Olive oil Top with half the homemade tomato Dash salt and pepper 3 cups whole baby carrots sauce and half Parmesan cheese. Repeat 1 (16-ounce) can salmon, drained, 1-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with remaining sauce and cheese. Yield: 1 tablespoon brown sugar Approximately 4 dozen ravioli. skinned, bones removed and flaked Heat oil in a skillet over mediumRicotta filling: Combine 1 cup of 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing croutons high heat. Sauté carrots in oil for 10 ricotta or cream-style cottage cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan in minutes, or until tender. Stir in balsamic Vegetable sauce (recipe follows) a small bowl. Stir in 1 beaten egg and 2 vinegar and brown sugar, mix to coat Combine chicken broth, eggs, milk, tablespoons chopped parsley. Chill until and serve. For microwave: cook carparsley, onion, dry mustard, salt and rots in 1/2 cup water in microwave safe you are ready to use. Follow boiling pepper. Stir in salmon, croutons and cheese. Turn into a 9-inch plate and bake, instructions above. bowl for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add uncovered, at 350º for 35 to 40 minutes. brown sugar and micro until melted; stir Spinach filling: In a large bowl, Serve with Vegetable Sauce: Blend 2 in balsamic vinegar. Yield: 6 servings. blend 1 cup finely chopped cooked spinach, 1 cup Ricotta cheese (drained), tablespoons melted butter or margarine, PEAR AND WALNUT CAKE 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 tea2 cups all-purpose flour spoon salt and dash of pepper. Add 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg (beaten), 1 tea1 teaspoon cinnamon milk; cook until bubbly. Cook 2 minutes spoon salt and dash of pepper. Place 1

GARLIC-ZUCCHINI SOUP 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter, melted 6 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 2 pounds) 4 cups chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 medium-sized red potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream 3 tablespoons chopped green onions Sauté onion in butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat until onion is tender. Add zucchini and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, or until potato is tender.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add half the zucchini mixture and process 30 seconds or until smooth.

Repeat procedure with remaining half of zucchini mixture. Serve soup warm, or cover and chill.

To serve, ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Top each serving with sour cream and sprinkle evenly with chopped green onions. Yield: 9 cups.

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1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 ripe, firm Bartlett pears, (unpeeled), cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts Vanilla ice cream Preheat oven to 350°. Butter and flour 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar, oil, eggs, sugar, water and vanilla in large bowl until very smooth. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in pears and walnuts.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until top is brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 to 55 minutes. Cool completely; serve with vanilla ice cream.

Yield: 12 servings.

SPICY SNACK MIX 1-1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 2-1/4 cups crispy wheat cereal squares 2/3 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Sprinkle cinnamon, cumin and curry powder over oil, cook 1/2 minute, stirring constantly. Add cereal, raisins and peanuts; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Toss well; cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 cups.

Any comments, questions or favorite recipes?

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Center. Admission fee is $8 for non-members and $5 for members and kids younger than 12. All participants will receive instructional materials, including a listing of which flies to use, as well as local emergence hatch charts covering our major local streams; registration deadline is Friday, March 17.

For more information, call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.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 610-681-6137.

MARCH 31 Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will hold its 33rd annual Member and Friends of Conservation Dinner on Friday, March 31, at the Trout Lake Retreat outside of Bartonsville.The theme for the evening’s entertainment is “Are You Smarter Than a Kettle Creek Camper?” a game patterned after the TV show “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” The game will involve actual campers from Kettle Creek, audience members. Prizes will be awarded. The

evening’s schedule will feature bird watching on the outside patio beginning at 6 p.m., hors d’oeuvres, cocktails/cash bar at 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $27.50 per person and $13 for children 12 and younger.

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

APRIL 1 Effort United Methodist Church, 178 Merwinsburg Road in Effort, will hold an “outreach auction” on Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. for supporting local, national and international missions. Homemade baked goods, dinners, craft items, vouchers from area businesses, gift certificates, gift baskets and more will be up for auction. Snacks will be available throughout the evening. For additional information call 570-629-1890.

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 570-476-1269, 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 570-424-2093 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 Please see HAPPENING, Page 15 FROM PAGE 10

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exploring nature, and meeting new people.

Active Adventures: Introduction to Orienteering, Sunday, March 12, 1-3 p.m.; free. Learn how to use a map and compass on our orienteering course. Space is limited.

Active Adventures: Intro to Mindfulness, Saturday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon; free. Experience the benefits of mindfulness. Explore difference techniques to being more present day to day.

Find yourself more focused, less stressed and improve the quality of communication and relationships. Exercises include mindful eating, visualization and quieting the mind and the power of being alert through being in nature.

Active Adventures: Little Eco Explorers: Foxes, Sunday, March 19, 10-11:30 a.m.; $5 per child. A fun hands-on program for young children. Join us for a story, craft, and activity focusing on foxes.

Call for details.

Woodcock Walk, Saturday, March 25, 6:30-8 p.m.; free. A walk to see the mysterious woodcock and its spectacular springtime mating display. Bring a flashlight for better searching. Ages 10 and older.

For further information: 570-828-2319, www.peec.org, peec@peec.org. Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted.

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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 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.

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