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January 9, 2019

BUNDLING UP YOUNG ONES

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United Way of Monroe County and Blue Ridge Communications Church Women United held a Christmas teamed up to give warm coats to Luncheon at St. John’s Lutheran Church in youngsters. Stroudsburg. Nora Cilurso collected ChristMore on page 2 mas stockings to give out to area organizations. The children from JM Hill School chorus performed, along with Bob Riday and

Local Flavor Gives Back Tip a glass to a NEPA business man and his Guinness cake recipe. Page 6

What’s Happening See what’s happening with a comprehensive events calendar. Page 2 Around Town Keep up with the latest happenings in our area. Page 4

Pair Hearty Meals with Zinfandel If you need to warm up with a bottle of wine try this heary red. Page 9

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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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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Award winner Roxanne Kaiser-Antonowich and her husband Bruce.

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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 ef fort 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. Coats were distributed at the Mountain Center in Tobyahanna

Call 570-992-9733 or visit weposc.org. JAN 19 A roast turkey sandwich dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert and beverage will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, 3-6 p.m. at the McMichaels United Methodist Church, 104 White Church Rd. and Rt. 715.Admission is $8; $4 for children ages 6 to 12; children age 5 and under eat free. Call 610597-1030 for more information. JAN. 20 Our Lady of Victory Church, 327 Cherry Lane Road in Tannersville, will hold a free community dinner for those in need at the church, 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20. Call 570629-4572 for reservations and more information. CONTINUING Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 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 570-420-3747. 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 suppor t g roup 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. 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 be gin 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.

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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 hand-written submissions will be accepted. 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. JAN. 18 The West End Park and Open Space Commission will host BINGO Night on Friday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chestnuthill Township Park, 221 Rt. 715-Brodheadsville. Doors open at 5:30. 50/50 guaranteed payout. $15 (8 boards); specials; pull tabs and door prizes.

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Distinguished Scholar

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Jack Mitchell of Buck Hill Falls, grade 11, was named a distinguished scholar during the fall term at Mercersburg Academy.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar

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 570-253-8390 or emailing diehlma@wmh.org.

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 Chamberlain of Kunkletown. The airman is a 2018 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School.

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

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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

U.S. Air Force Airman Maverick A. Chamberlain graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in

West End Park & Open Space Commission is offering discounted ski tickets for Blue Mountain, Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Shawnee and Elk Mountain. Tickets are available at the Chestnuthill Park office, 221 Rt 715-Brodheadsville. Call 570-9929733 or bkozen@weposc.org.

A peek at the Clymer Library renovation 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.

Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road, in Pocono Pines, is still open during its renovation. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening in the work area.

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

Answering the call for gifts

BPSC is more than a ski club

Members of the Big Pocono Ski Club enjoy more than skiing. Early October an Oktoberfest celebration was enjoyed at one of the members’ home. Later in the week they traveled to New York City for a show and dinner. And during the weekend they enjoyed the fall weather while hiking at Bushkill Falls. For more information, contact Lillian Lasher at llasher@ptd.net.

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.

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.

Arnold “Dutch” Holland, 86, a patient at Wayne Memorial-Good Shepherd Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, accepts a plant from Dottie Wilcox.

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Brew up a treat

Guinness Cake recipe benefits Ronald McDonald House

BY GIA MAZUR Staff Writer

ovely day for a Guinness. Popular all year round, the dry Irish stout is particularly sought after in the colder months. I t ’s t h e p o u r t h a t makes the drink, with a healthy head of foam resting gently on top of the dark liquid. Not everyone drinks, though. What if you could find that same warm, comforting feeling of a tall pour in a dessert? Tip a glass to Dean Hesser and his Guinness Cake recipe. The president of his family’s business, Tom Hesser Dealerships, has made the cake for years. It’s a hit at family parties and get-togethers with friends. “It’s definitely my most-requested item to bring,” Hesser said during a recent afternoon in the Clarks Summit home he shares with his wife, Leslie. “It’s a simple, simple recipe. It’s all about good ingredients. That’s the key.” During the holidays, Local Flavor gives back, and Hesser donated the g rocery gift card he received for his recipe to Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. Hesser got the Guinness Cake recipe from Nisella Lawson’s contribution to “The Ultimate New York Times Cookbook,” which was written by his sister, Amanda, a food writer and for-

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mer New York Times Magazine food editor. Hesser liked the recipe but decided to make some changes, including swapping out the dessert’s namesake beer for Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout. “I think it gives it just that little bit more flavor,” he said, adding he also made a revision by including a bit of the stout in the frosting. “Sometimes we put a lot of icing on it. That’s how my kids (daught e r s , R i l e y, 1 9 , a n d Reghan, 16) like it.” He also advised bakers to use a specific brand of cocoa powder, Scharffen Berger Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, for the distinct taste. All ingredients should be at room temperature, which makes all the difference, Hesser said. T h e f i n i s h e d c a ke should be nice and moist, he added. After checking that a toothpick inserted into the

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cake comes out clean, bakers should remove the cake from the oven, at about 43 minutes. “You don’t want to bake that too long,” he said. “It should be done baking, but if you take it out at just the right moment and then you let it sit and frost the top of it, there’s nothing like it.” From the gooey yet solid consistency of the cake to the sweet icing with just the right amount of bitter ness from the beer, Guinness Cake was the perfect send-off of Local Flavor’s delicious 2018. Hesser comes from a long line of great cooks. Grandmother Helen — who is 102 — is skilled in the kitchen, as is Hesser’s mom, Judy, who had dinner on the table every night when dad, t h e l a t e To m , c a m e home from work. When the Hesser kids were a little older, she got a job outside the home, and they had to learn how to cook and bake for themselves. Like his siblings, it’s something that’s stayed with Hesser throughout his whole life. “You put on some music, pour a drink and just cook or bake,” he said. “That’s the perfect day.” Contact the writer: gmazur@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9127; @gmazurtt on twitter

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Clarks Summit resident and Tom Hesser Dealerships president Dean Hesser, whose Guinness Cake won this week’s Local Flavor gives back recipe contest, donated his grocery gift card to Ronald McDonald House of Scranton.

Dean Hesser’s Guinness Cake For the cake: 1 1/4 cups Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter 3/4 cup Scharffen Berger Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

2 cups super-ﬁne sugar 3/4 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose ﬂour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

heat oven to 3500. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper. in a large saucepan, combine stout and butter. Place over medium-low heat until butter melts, then remove from heat. add cocoa powder and sugar. Whisk to blend. in a small bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and vanilla. mix well. add to stout mixture, whisking. add ﬂour and baking soda. Whisk again until smooth. Pour into buttered pan and bake until risen and ﬁrm for about 43 minutes. test with a toothpick to make sure it’s moist but not wet. Place pan on a wire rack and let cool completely in pan. For the frosting: 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese

1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 tablespoons Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout

using a food processor or by hand, mix powdered sugar to break up lumps. add cream cheese and blend until smooth. add heavy cream and stout. mix until smooth and spreadable. remove cake from pan and place on a platter or cake stand. Pour and ice over top of cake so it resembles a frothy pint of guinness. Let some topping drip down sides of the cake.

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Recently team members at Frailey Insurance and Financial Services helped to load 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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For this “Greater-Than Sudoku,” I’m not givin’ you ANY numbers to start off with!! Adjoining squares in the grid’s 3x3 boxes have a greater-than sign (>) telling you which of the two numbers in those squares is larger. Fill in every square with a number from 1–9 using the greater-than signs as a guide. When you’re done, as with a normal Sudoku, every row, column, and 3x3 box will contain the numbers 1–9 exactly one time. (Solving hint: tryto look for the 1s and 9s in each box ﬁrst, then move on to the 2s and 8s, and so on).

“Ask Me How I’m Doing”--the circles will tell you. Across 1 Advanced degrees 5 Thesaurus innovator Peter Mark ___ 10 Hit all the buttons at once, in arcade games 14 Temptation 15 Saint Teresa’s home 16 “The Joy of Cooking” co-author Rombauer 17 Regular “QI” panelist Davies 18 Back-country 19 Phone feature, once 20 Side-to-side movement 21 Judge on two versions of “The X Factor” 23 Any miniature golf shot 25 ___ seat (air passenger’s request) 26 Went on sabbatical, perhaps 32 One who keeps their buns moving? 33 Hunk of dirt 34 Cheese with a red rind 38 Preferred pronoun, perhaps 39 Bullwinkle, for one 40 Hoppy drink 41 “99 and 44/100% ___” (old slogan) 43 1980 “Dukes of Hazzard” spin-off 44 Big name in kitchen wrap 46 Newton’s ﬁrst, alternately 49 Pine tree substance 52 Listed thing 53 Historical peak 58 Have debts to pay 61 Shipmate of Picard, Riker, Worf, et al. 62 Notre Dame’s Fighting ___ 63 Diamonds, for one 64 “It slipped!” 65 Animal whose droppings are used for kopi luwak coffee

66 “___ Wonderful Life” 67 Russian refusal 68 Reﬂex test sites 69 “The Giving Tree” author Silverstein Down 1 Tony candidate 2 Island dance 3 Texas hold ‘em, e.g. 4 JFK, once 5 Once-in-a-blue-moon event 6 Egg, to biologists 7 ___ d’Italia (cycling event) 8 Brio 9 Absorbent powder 10 Delivery assistant 11 First sign of the zodiac 12 Fries size 13 Berry scheduled to be in “John Wick 3” 21 Headliner 22 Bumbler 24 “Aloha Oe” instrument, for short 26 Shortening used in recipes? 27 Island of Hawaii 28 ___ Lodge (motel chain) 29 Cool and distant 30 “Arrested Development” actress Portia de ___ 31 It takes dedication to write 35 Only Ivy League school called a college (not a university) 36 Jai ___ (fast-paced game) 37 “American Pie” actress Suvari 39 Kitten’s sound 42 Supporter of the 1%, say

44 “Family Guy” creator MacFarlane 45 “Scooby-Doo, Where ___ You?” 47 “32 Flavors” singer DiFranco 48 Work shift for some 49 Sell out, in a way 50 George Jetson’s son 51 Ski area 54 Head Stone? 55 “___ Brockovich” (Julia Roberts ﬁlm) 56 Apiary feature 57 “Oh, OK” 59 Informed 60 “And others,” brieﬂy 63 “Pretty sneaky, ___” (Connect Four ad line)

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

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

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• 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 570421-0800. • 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. • 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 nonperishable 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 jack-

pot 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

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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.

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