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Bundling up young ones United Way of Monroe County and Blue Ridge Communications teamed up to give warm coats to youngsters.
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What’s happening See what’s happening with a comprehensive events calendar. page 2
recipes froM helen’s kitchen Try these tasty recipes. page 6
around toWn Keep up with the latest happenings in our area. page 4
de-Mystifying claret The term evolved with the English. It came to be known as an all-purpose term for red blends from Bordeaux. page 7
gifts for young people A local insurance and financial services company helped to load numerous gifts collected through the “Angels for Aging” campaign. page 7
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Church Women United held a Christmas Luncheon at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stroudsburg. Nora Cilurso collected Christmas stockings to give out to area organizations. The children from JM Hill School chorus performed, along with Bob Riday and
Will Eldrich. The 12th annual CWU Margaret Wyckoff Wells award was presented to Roxanne Kaiser-Antonowich for her service to the community and her church. The Wells family was present. Fourteen churches were represented.
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Winter coats distributed
Blue Ridge Communications teamed up with United Way of Monroe County and its partner agency Pocono Services for Families and Children to distribute new coats to Monroe County to help needy children keep warm this winter. As part of the promotion, when Blue Ridge Communications customers bundled up services, Blue Ridge donated a new coat to “bundle up” a child in need. “We are happy that children from our program are recipients of these new coats being distributed,” said Tim Lee, executive director of Pocono Services for Families and Children and Monroe County Head Start, “We are thrilled to work with
Blue Ridge Communications and United Way to get these warm coats to children in our community.” “We are extremely proud of the results from our “bundle up” campaign,” said Mark Masenheimer, vice president of operations Blue Ridge Communications. “This was a ‘win-win’ scenario; our customers saved money by ‘bundling’ their services with Blue Ridge, and by partnering with United Way we will be providing new winter coats to hundreds of children in Monroe County. I would like to thank all of our customers and employees who ‘bundled up’ and made this coat donation possible.”
It was a collaborative team effort among partners to make this donation a reality. First, coat sizes for the children were gathered and ordered from Burlington Coat Factory. Following which, coats were delivered and distributed to children at the Mountain Center. “It has been a wonderful adventure that will bring joy and warmth to many children in our community this winter,” stated Jen Strauch, vice president, community impact for United Way. Special thanks to Blue Ridge Communications marketing and public relations coordinator Julianne Brixius, who helped to work through all the details and planning of this program.
is seeking new volunteers to conduct interactive presentations that address situations like home fires, floods, etc. All training provided by American Red Cross in group sessions. You must be comfortable presenting the subject in a classroom setting and enjoy young children. Red Cross will provide necessary additional clearance that may e needed. Also, blood drive ambassadors need to assist with registration and refreshments. Must be positive, upbeat and enjoy meeting new people. All training provided. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity, called as needed. Additional clearance may be required provided by agency. For these and other volunteer opportunities call 570-4203747. Office is located at 411 Main St., Suite 102B in Stroudsburg. • The Monroe County Democratic Committee (MCDC) meets on the third Thursday of each month at the MCDC Headquarters, 18 S. Ninth St. in Stroudsburg. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. For more information, visit MonroePADems.com. • 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. • 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 Hampton Inn in Bartonsville. 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. • 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. • Pocono Submarine Veterans meet regularly on the third Wednesday each month at Wilson Fisher American Legion, Post 413,
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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 WILL BE TAKEN BY PHONE. EVENTS ARE PRINTED ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. Deadline — noon on Friday for the next Wednesday publication. No faxes or handwritten submissions will be accepted. JAN. 8 Bible study based on “The Shack” will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, at McMichaels United Methodist Church, 104 White Church Road in McMichaels at 6 p.m. JAN. 12 On Saturday, Jan. 12, a free craft event to make a straw and paper rockets will be held. Test how far your creation flies and if you can get it through the “black hole.” Drop in hours begin at 10 a.m. and end at noon. Event also listed at facebook.com/ events/2280721215294838. • An all-you-can eat donation-only breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 12, 8-10 a.m. at McMichaels United Methodist Church, 104 White Church Road in McMichaels. Beverages included. JAN. 13 The American Legion Riders will meet on Sunday, Jan. 13, 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. CONTINUING Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
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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. Total Combined Distribution (unduplicated): two-week cycle, more than 30,000 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.
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Around Town Running for Local Office Workshop
Have you ever thought of running for local elected office? Pennsylvania’s system of local government puts many decisions about land use, economic development, local roads and our children’s education in the hands of township supervisors, borough and city council members, and school district directors. Penn State Extension is offering a workshop “Toss your Hat in the Ring,” which includes: • An overview of Pennsylvania local government and the responsibilities of a township supervisor, a borough council member or a school board director — presented by a Penn State Extension Educator; • Instructions on how to run: filing a petition, reporting campaign expenses and other important information, usually presented by Sara May-Silfee, director of the Monroe County Elections office; • A panel of local officials who will talk about why they decided to run for office and some of their experiences since they were elected. The workshop won’t offer campaign tips or strategies; rather the focus is on understanding the roles, responsibilities and personal rewards that come with public service. “The people who run our local governments are our friends and neighbors – people just like us,” explained Alicia Anderson, Penn State Extension Educator. “You don’t need special training or experience to serve your township, borough or school district. If you’re interested in serving, care about your community, and are willing to learn on the job, we’d like to encourage you to toss your hat in the ring.” Penn State Extension will be conducting a “Toss your Hat in the
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Ring” workshop Thursday, Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m. with a snow date of Thursday, Feb. 7. The workshop will take place at the Monroe County Extension office, 724 Phillips St., Suite 201, Stroudsburg. Registration is $25 per person and you can register at extension.psu.edu/tossyour-hat. For more information, contact Peter Wulfhorst, Penn State Extension at 570-296-3400. In case of inclement weather: please check with local radio or television stations for cancellations.
Church Pizza Sale
A homemade pizza sale will be held at McMichaels United Methodist Church, 104 White Church Road in McMichaels. Orders are due by Thursday, Jan. 10, by calling 570-629-1136; leave your name and phone number with your order. Pickup is on Saturday, Jan. 19, before noon.
Pop-Up Fitness
Chronic Fitness 2019 will hold a vision wellness activity on Saturday, Jan. 19, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn, 114 S. Eighth St. in Stroudsburg. The event that will lead into a 30-minute workout session. No equipment is needed, but you may want to bring your own mat. Dress in comfortable clothing and sneakers are required. Any work out activities should always be approved by your physician. Admission is $25 at the door; $20 if you register in advance. You must register before the event (space is limited). Email Chronicfitness18@gmail.com for more information.
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
Weight Loss Surgery 101, a free seminar for the public, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. in the David Katz Conference Room of Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St. in Honesdale. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Lisa Medvetz, will be the presenter. Dr. Medvetz has more than 10 years’ experience performing weight-loss surgeries to combat morbid obesity. During the seminar she will discuss aspects of procedures currently offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital both surgical and non-surgical. These include: intragastric balloon, AspireAssist, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and duodenal switch. Educational handouts regarding procedures will be distributed and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome, but an RSVP is appreciated by calling 570253-8390 or emailing diehlma@ wmh.org.
Airman Completes Basic Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Maverick A. Chamberlain 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. Chamberlain is the son of Andrea Capone and Jason ChamberJack Mitchell of Buck Hill Falls, lain of Kunkletown. The airman is grade 11, was named a distin- a 2018 graduate of Pleasant Valley guished scholar during the fall term High School. at Mercersburg Academy.
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ESU winter graduates A total of 472 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at the winter commencement ceremony. Area residents who received degrees included: Bachelor of Arts degree: Rania Afif Milford*; Steven Baker, Milford; Emily Barth, East Stroudsburg; Karl Bohnenberger, East Stroudsburg*; Albert Caraballo, East Stroudsburg; Victoria Cintron, East Stroudsburg**; Brooke Dickson, Stroudsburg; Seth Gable, East Stroudsburg**; Maria Garcia, Stroudsburg***; Katelyn Garry, Stroudsburg; Nina Giambalvo, Gilbert***; Gregory Hanson, East Stroudsburg***; Gregory Hanson, East Stroudsburg***; Levi Jiorle, East Stroudsburg*; Dominique Kresge, Saylorsburg*; Krista Merola, East Stroudsburg; Matthew Namik, Pocono Lake**; Samantha O’Neil, Effort; Maria Ortiz-Cintron, East Stroudsburg*; Laurore Perrier, Tobyhanna; Tiffany Power, Hawley*; Marc Ranaudo, Milford; Zachary Rinchiuso, Stroudsburg*; Courtney Rosso, Milford; Zantaya Sealey, Effort; Daren Sealey, Effort; Zachary Smith, Northampton***; Elizabeth Streczyk, East Stroudsburg; Joshua Weidenbaum, Saylorsburg; Olivia Wilkins, Matamoras; Pedro Zayas, East Stroudsburg. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree: Michelle Ficarra, Stroudsburg; Robert Poli, Kunkletown; Dana Scarlatos, East Stroudsburg. Bachelor of Science degree: Mustafa Ali, Stroudsburg; Johannah Alpaugh, East Stroudsburg; Patricia Altenor, East Stroudsburg; Marie-Jeanne Angrand, East Stroudsburg; Brandon Aponte, Bartonsville; Ali Aziz, East Stroudsburg; Matthew Baker, Reeders; Erica Battle, East Stroudsburg; Christopher Benzinger, East Stroudsburg**; Christopher Benzinger, East Stroudsburg**; Sherene Binns, Saylorsburg; Taylour Bittner, Stroudsburg; Kim-Marie Blagman, East Stroudsburg; Ciera Bobbitt, Kunkletown**; Vincenzo Bono, Kunkletown***; Kayla Bowe, Milford*; Eileen Butz, Stroudsburg*; Albert Caraballo, East Stroudsburg; Marcia Carter, East Stroudsburg; Amanda Chell, Stroudsburg; Chad Counterman, Stroudsburg*; Matthew Delillo, Bushkill; Zachary Desantis, East Stroudsburg**; Guiolber Diaz, East Stroudsburg;
Lisa Dietsch, Greentown***; Rachel Doorbejai, Tobyhanna; Kyle Dougher, Stroudsburg; Natalie Duah, Bushkill; Thomas Duffy, Kunkletown; Danielle Dunham, Dingmans Ferry**; Angela Dutan, East Stroudsburg; Angela Dutan, East Stroudsburg; Azad Ebrahimi, East Stroudsburg; Jericho Erdesz, Kunkletown; Efuru Eugene, Cresco; Jeremy Everett, Cresco; Nicholas Ewer, Saylorsburg**; Fernando Felix, Stroudsburg; Amber Fernandez, Norristown; Audra Fetherman, Stroudsburg; Nikki Flagler, Pocono Summit; Michelle Flynn, Bushkill; Alan Freeman, Bushkill***; Seth Gable, East Stroudsburg**; Justin Gomez, East Stroudsburg; Joseph Grelecki, East Stroudsburg**; Michaela Hamilton, Gouldsboro; Suraj Hariprashad, Milford; Brittany Heitz, East Stroudsburg; Rocky Ho, Stroudsburg*; Stephanie Ingulli, Hawley; Tonisha Jeffers, Tobyhanna; Valerie Jimenez, East Stroudsburg; Nazreen Joemmanbaks, Stroudsburg; Andrew Johnson, East Stroudsburg; Lauren Kacerik, Brodheadsville; Kelsey Kagel, Saylorsburg; Kim Kiewkajee, Stroudsburg; Matthew Koch, Stroudsburg; Jessica Koperski, Stroudsburg; Alexandra Kozak, Stroudsburg; Adam Lambert, Scotrun***; Kimberly Larezza, Pocono Manor; Matthew Laroche, Stroudsburg; Nicole Larsen, Effort***; Anna Leary, Swarthmore; Nicole Leeds, East Stroudsburg**; Kyle Lounsbury, East Stroudsburg; Brittany Mackey, East Stroudsburg**; Adam Manzoni, Shohola; Samantha Marin, Effort*; Anthony Martuge, Stroudsburg; Jeffrey Maurer, Hawley; Matthew McDonald, Hawley; Krista Merola, East Stroudsburg; Robert Minuni, Effort; Shaera Montgomery, Stroudsburg; Seve Montoya, Matamoras; Jonathan Morales, East Stroudsburg; Lexus Morrison, Tobyhanna; Crystal Mual-Delorenzo, East Stroudsburg; Alan Mueller, Brodheadsville; Tamara Murphy, Saylorsburg*; John Neurouter, Milford; Justin Nuyen, Stroudsburg; Juan Ortiz, Stroudsburg; Lovell Outten, Stroudsburg; Lisaura Peralta, East Stroudsburg; Jessica Peters, Hawley; Vanessa Polonia, Blakeslee; Tiffany Power, Hawley*; Ryan Proietto, Stroudsburg; George Puma, East Stroudsburg; Nicholas Quaresimo, Stroudsburg; Jacob Rae, East Stroudsburg*; Alana Ramjohn,
Scotrun; Joshua Rauch, Pocono Summit*; Emily Reder, Stroudsburg; Amanda Rodriguez, Effort; Benjamin Sebring, Henryville; Lauren Shannon, Shohola**; Christina Smith, East Stroudsburg*; Keith Stevenson, Newfoundland; Kaylee Sweda, East Stroudsburg; Hana Swinton, East Stroudsburg; Jonathan Tjornhom, Dingmans Ferry; Aden Tully, Newtown; David Van Solkema, East Stroudsburg; Adam Walsh, East Stroudsburg***; Donna Warner, Stroudsburg; Donna Warner, Stroudsburg; Kyle Watson, Stroudsburg; Chase Weiss, Tobyhanna; Matthew Wescott, East Stroudsburg; Sebastian Wielgolaski, East Stroudsburg*; Kathryn Wojcicki, Cresco; Janise Wright, Effort*; Tyara Wright-Slater, Kunkletown; Gage Wyant, Stroudsburg; Jiayi Xu, East Stroudsburg; Aja Young, Matamoras. Masters degree: Terrence Bomar,
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Doctoral degree: Tracey Jacobi, Effort. *= Magna Cum Laude **=Summa Cum Laude ***Cum Laude
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Sherman Theater donation
The Sherman Theater celebrated the holiday season by making a charitable contribution to the Kiwanis Club of the Poconos - Daybreak, at the club’s weekly meeting. The donation was the result of a fundraising concert held in memory of
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East Stroudsburg; Dana Gaw, East Stroudsburg; Nicholle Gornicz, Tobyhanna; Jennifer Kesselring, Stroudsburg; Andrew Kurnas, Stroudsburg; Cara McCormick, East Stroudsburg; Donald Sanker, East Stroudsburg; Megan Smith, Matamoras; Ankita Garg, Bushkill; Elizabeth Barcellona, East Stroudsburg; Marc Gaudet, East Stroudsburg; Losena Kearse, East Stroudsburg; Ran Li, East Stroudsburg; Amber Mross, Dingmans Ferry; Alicia Nothstein, Stroudsburg; Sharon Ortiz, East Stroudsburg; Scott Semerod, East Stroudsburg; Yifan Wang, East Stroudsburg; Xiran, Yang, East Stroudsburg.
former Sherman Theater employee and 30-year Kiwanis member Scott Judy. The funds will be used for the Kiwanis Holiday Project to provide for needy children and their families during the holiday season.
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Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year. God bless. WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP 6 cups water 4 (14-1/2-ounce each) chicken broth 2 medium carrots, pared and diced 1 large potato, pared and diced 1 cup cabbage, shredded 2 medium ribs celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small white turnip, chopped 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup dry white wine Bring water and broth to a boil in a 3 quart soup pot. Add next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Lower soup to simmer and add the wine. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes until flavors blend. Yield: 6 servings; 2 cups per serving. PORK CHOPS WITH BROWNED GARLIC BUTTER 1-1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon sage 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed 6 center-cut pork chops, cut 1/2-inch thick 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 stick butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Combine first eight ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Sprinkle each side of the pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon of the seasoning mix. Rub seasonings into the chops with your fingertips. Combine flour and any remaining seasoning mix in a pie plate. Dip both sides of pork chops into flour mixture to coat; shake off excess. In a large skillet, heat oil. Cook chops over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. In a 1-quart saucepan, heat butter until almost melted. Add garlic and cook over mediumhigh heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until the foam on the surface is light brown. Stir in the last
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four ingredients. Cook until sauce is lightly browned. Immediately drizzle over pork chops. Yield: 6 servings. BREADED SOLE 6 fillets of sole or flounder salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3-4 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs 3/4 cup white wine 3/4 stick butter 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 375º. Rinse fillets; pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Cover bottom of a 13-inch-by-9-inch-by-2-inch baking dish with tomato slices. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Arrange fillets on top. Combine wine, butter and lime juice in a saucepan. Simmer until butter is melted. Pour over fillets and sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 25 minutes or until the fillets flake easily when tested with a fork. Do not overcook. Yield: 4 servings.
POTATO FILLING 5-6 large potatoes 1 medium package sharp cheese, shredded 1 medium onion salt and pepper to taste Sauté onion in margarine. Boil and mash potatoes well. Add cheese, seasonings only. Remove as much margarine from onions as possible, reserving the margarine. You can even drain the onions through a sieve. Add drained onions to the potatoes. Let potatoes cool. Shape them into large walnut-size balls and have ready to fill. Brush the reserved margarine on pierogie as soon as they’re baked from the oven. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers. They are delicious reheated in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes. Do not reheat in microwave.
SWEET POTATO PIE 2 sweet potatoes 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg BAKED PIEROGIES 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (Reader favorite.) 1 egg, slightly beaten 4-5 cups sifted all-purpose flour Enough light cream to make pouring consis1/2 cup shortening tency (about 1/2 cup) 2 eggs, slightly beaten with fork 1 (9-in,) unbaked pie shell 1 cup scalded milk Boil sweet potatoes in skins until tender 1/4 cup sugar (about 45 minutes). Drain. Remove potato pinch salt skins. In a bowl, beat potatoes, removing any 2 packages dry yeast, dissolved in 1 cup strings which may stick to the beater. Add sugvery warm water ars, butter and spices; beat well. Add vanilla Potato filling (recipe below) Scald the milk; remove from heat and add and egg. Add enough cream to make pouring shortening, sugar and salt. Bring to lukewarm consistency. Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350º for about 1 hour. Yield: and add yeast mixture and eggs. Blend well 8-10 slices. with wooden spoon . Stir in flour, cup at a time, then knead by hand at least 10 minutes CHOCOLATE CHIP ANGEL until dough is soft and comes clean from COOKIES your hands. (You can use your electric mixer 1 stick butter or margarine, softened with dough hook attachment to prepare this 1/2 cup shortening dough.) 1/2 cup sugar Cover dough in lightly greased bowl 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar and let rise about 1-1/2 hours. Punch down 1 egg dough, cover, and let rise again 45 minutes. 1 teaspoon vanilla Punch down; let rest 10 minutes. Divide 2 cups all-purpose flour dough in portion and cut as you would regu1 teaspoon baking soda lar pierogie. Seal well and let rise; not too 1 teaspoon cream of tartar close, on lightly greased cookie sheets for 30 1/4 teaspoon salt minutes. Pierce tops of pierogie with fork 2-3 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate times and brush with egg wash. Bake at 350º morsels for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
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1 cup chopped pecans additional sugar Cream butter and shortening in large mixing bowl. Gradually add sugars, beating well at medium speed of electric mixer. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in morsels and pecans. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350º for about 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 60 cookies. Any comments, questions or favorite recipes? I would love to hear from you. Feel free to send your email to helenkitchen@msn.com, and please write “Helen’s Kitchen Request, ATTN: Lori” in the subject line to make sure that I receive your email. Thank you.
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Recently team members at Frailey Insurance and Financial Services helped to load numerous gifts collected through the “Angels for Aging” campaign. These gifts were donated by clients, team members, the public, service clubs and local businesses such as Phoenix Athletica, LLC. Frailey partnered with Monroe County Area Agency on Aging and The Gardens at Stroud. Every gift donated through this campaign was given to a Monroe County senior citizen. Gifts included essentials, cozy bed blankets and adult coloring books. In its seventh year, this campaign continues to show seniors their community cares about them. “On behalf of The Gardens at Stroud we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the gifts the Frailey team is providing to our residents this Christmas season. Our community is blessed to have an organization such as yours so gracious and caring. Your kindness and generosity will reach the hearts of so many of our residents this holiday season. These
gifts are a beautiful reminder of the kindness that exists in our community and they will help bring joy to some of the most deserving and often forgotten people in our community,” said Stephen Maganzini, administrator of The Gardens at Stroud. Kristina Trostle, outreach, intake, referral and assessment supervisor, Monroe County Area Agency on Aging helped to load and distribute the gifts. “Monroe County Area Agency on Aging is humbled by the overflowing generosity at Frailey. Aging care managers nominate low-income seniors who receive services and lack a support system. For most of these seniors, the donations from this campaign will be the only gifts they receive this holiday season. Thanks to the Frailey team, Monroe County’s most vulnerable and often forgotten seniors; will receive joy this holiday,” stated Trostle. For more information on the program, call 570-421-7447 x105.
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“KAIDOKU”
SUDOKU!
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). Only lowercase, unhyphenated words are allowed in kaidoku, so you won’t see anything like STOCKHOLM or LONG-LOST in here (but you might see AFGHAN, since it has an uncapitalized meaning, too). Now stop wasting my precious time and SOLVE!
“Talk Like the Critters”—“pet names” popularized by memes.
Across 1 Prosciutto, for example 4 Arizona plants 9 Beginning 14 Suffix after pay or Motor 15 Verbally 16 “Today” weatherman Al 17 Oscar Wilde’s forte 18 1990 Mel Gibson movie, according to the Internet? 20 “Metamorphosis” poet 22 Bottled water brand owned by Coca-Cola 23 Mount McKinley’s national park 26 Pay no attention to 30 Easy swimming style, according to the Internet? 34 “Night Gallery” host Serling 35 Architect and Bauhaus School founder Walter 36 University official 37 Competed at Daytona 40 Istanbul title 41 “Better in Time” singer ___ Lewis 42 Olfactory stimulus 43 William and Harry, e.g. 45 Fleetwood ___ 46 Pet-related YouTube clip, according to the Internet? 50 Receipt figure 52 Half a quarter 53 Falco’s request to Amadeus, in a 1980s hit 57 Salt, chemically 58 Person who musically hypnotizes animals, according to the Internet? 63 Letter after pi
64 Actor Rami of “Bohemian Rhapsody” 65 Job reward 66 ___ voto (“at my own wish,” in Latin) 67 “___ Kitchen” (Gordon Ramsay show) 68 Tenochtitlan inhabitant 69 Request permission Down 1 “Strange ...” 2 Hyphenated word in “Cockles and Mussels” 3 Kind of call or season 4 One way to get around town 5 “Green Book” star Mahershala 6 Electrical cable 7 Brass band instrument 8 Altar vows 9 Color of Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty 10 Like hopeless situations 11 Take to the slopes 12 Ending for mountain or auction 13 Three, in Torino 19 They should be nowhere near a chalkboard 21 Macbeth’s imagined weapon 24 “Little ___ Fauntleroy” 25 Google’s was in Aug. 2004 27 Cookie introduced to India in 2011 28 Horse with mottled coloring 29 Mode in “The Incredibles” 31 No longer linked 32 1 or 0, but not 10 33 ___ Reade (NYC drugstore chain) 36 Pattern 37 Tomato variety 38 Driver who plays Kylo Ren 39 2017 Pixar film
41 Pants maker Strauss 43 Sales talk 44 Guevara on T-shirts 46 What opportunity does, hopefully 47 “___ & Greg” (1990s-2000s sitcom) 48 Scratches the surface? 49 “Check this out!” 51 “Family Matters” neighbor Steve 54 Former “American Idol” judge DioGuardi 55 “Waiting For My Rocket to Come” singer Jason 56 Give forth 58 “I can’t believe this,” in online slang 59 Scottish “no” 60 12th letter of the alphabet, when spelled out 61 Language suffix 62 DVR remote button
LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS
©2019 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com). For answers to this puzzle, call (900) 226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Reference puzzle No. 912.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION edited by Matt Jones psychosudoku@hotmail.com
Claret a misused term that calls back to past eras tradition. Ramey 2016 Napa Valley Claret is Executive director of the American Wine herbal and has a jammy nose and smooth Society. texture. It is ripe with considerable tannins If you watch old James Bond movies or that suggest it would benefit from aging. British period pieces capturing the magic of It makes for a very good steak wine. You the Edwardian era, you may hear a nowcan find the 2014 in some stores, but other unfamiliar wine word tossed around: claret. vintages are special order in Pennsylvania. The term evolved with the English. It $44. ★★★★ came to be known as an all-purpose term for Don’t buy a claret to get a Bordeaux-style red blends from Bordeaux. Centuries ago, blend. Buy a Bordeaux or a Meritage to most Bordeaux wines looked more like rosés know you are getting something authentic or and were sold as vin clar — clear wine — faithful to the original. which evolved into “clairet” and “claret,” and the name stuck. For a time, claret was GRADE: Exceptional ★★★★★, Above used to refer to rough red wines. average ★★★★, Good ★★★, Below averIn 2006, an international agreement age ★★, Poor ★. included “claret” as a misused, semi-generic term, and the United States government semi-banned it. Today, you will see some domestic wineries using the throwback term, grandfathered in since they used it prior to ban, trying to make some point or doing it because they can. Originally, Francis Ford Coppola’s claret was more of a Bordeaux blend. That changed. Francis Ford Coppola 2013 Black Label “Claret” California Cabernet Sauvignon actually is a blend but substantially cabernet sauvignon. The wine is juicy and herbal with taste of cassis character and is light-bodied but without tannins, making this better, maybe, as a sipper than a substantial food wine. $17. ★★★ 1/2 Ramey stretches the definition of claret a bit, with a wine on the other end of the spectrum from the Coppola one. This blend includes syrah, not part of the Bordeaux
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Patients cheered by holiday plants
A tradition which began in the 1970s continues as members of the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary distributed holiday plants and good tidings to nearly 200 patients. Plants were gifted to hospital patients in Honesdale as well as residents of Wayne Woodlands Manor, Wayne Memorial’s long-term care home in Waymart.
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When social services manager Mary Burgio sent out the call for gifts for seniors in need this holiday season, Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) employees answered the call. Grateful staff from the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging picked up dozens of wrapped gifts for 30 seniors, which were delivered to homebound seniors and to a special pantry, where the gifts could be picked up. From left: Aging’s Maggie Hicks and Mary Ursich; Nicole Hartung, a WMH social worker; Burgio; and Aging’s Will Magann.
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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. • Monroe County’s 175th anniversary book is now on sale at the Monroe County Archive Office and the Treasurer’s Office for $10. Call 570-517-3102 for additional information. • The Pocono Mountain Division of the Fire Department New York retirees will meet on the last Thursday of the month, March through November, at 2 p.m., at the Eagles Lodge at 1210 N. Fifth St., Rte. 191, Stroudsburg. All active and retired members are invited to attend. For further information call 610-588-2623. • Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue needs volunteers to help save more dogs. Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue is a group of volunteers based in the West End of the Poconos, who have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for years. Volunteers are needed to help with adoption days, animal transport, fundraisers, and more. Foster homes are also urgently needed in order to save even more dogs and cats. You can learn more about Waggin’ Tails by talking with the volunteers or by visiting the website waggintailsrescue.com. You will find the dogs that Waggin’ Tails has for adoption, Volunteer and Foster Applications and more. For more information, email information@waggintailsrescue. • 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.
• The Monroe Animal League (MAL) can now be contacted via email at monroeanimalleague@gmail.com. MAL sells Shoprite and Weis Markets gift cards in many denominations and receives 5 percent from each gift card sale. Also, MAL collects Weis Markets and Kinsley’s Shoprite register tapes and Dad’s proof of purchase seals and receives 1 percent as proceeds of tape total. (You must send complete tape in order for credit). Proceeds collected from gift card sales and register tapes help raise funds for the spay/neuter, emergency vet care and feral cat programs. MAL is also in need of new
members/volunteers. For meeting locations and to order gift cards, call (570) 421-7775. • A noon day prayer is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Full Gospel Holiness COGIC, 169 Summit Ave., Pocono Summit, (one block from Salvation Army). Pastor is Dr. Leanon Trawick. Call 839-8170 for more information. • 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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• The Barrett Township Historical Society is planning to display a World War II exhibit at the Cresco Station Museum. Veterans and families with the following: memorabilia, artifacts, uniforms, weaponry, newspaper articles and letters, are asked to consider aiding the society with this exhibit. All items loaned will be safeguarded and returned at the end of the exhibit season. Items donated may also be used for permanent exhibit and/ or to loan/donate or would like more information, contact Joanne Seese, at 570-5952694.email joannes@ptd.net or 570-8399122, email: Leeanne@uplink.net.
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