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January 23, 2019
FIRST BABY OF THE NEW YEAR Emilia Cullen made her first appearance at Wayne Memorial Hospital on Jan. 2. More on page 2
Local Flavor Gives Back A personal trainer makes vegan and gluten-free scones, which she sells at farmer’s markets. Page 8
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
Science Olympiad Winners North Pocono High School’s varsity Science Olympiad team had its first competition of the season. Page 9
Charity Check Presented Recently a check was presented to the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund. The money represents the proceeds from a charity walk held last fall. Page 3
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Illustrator to give talk
Bob Eckstein, award-winning illustrator, writer and New Yorker cartoonist will give an afternoon presentation based on his work, “The Illustrated History of the Snowman.” on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Stroud Mansion, 900 Main St. in Stroudsburg. (Snow date is Friday, Feb 8.) Books will be available for purchase
with the author signing copies following the event. This special program is free, but reservations are required due to limited space. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 570-421-7703 or email at info@ monroehistorical.org.
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First baby of the year at WMH Emilia Cullen made her appearance at 3:10 a.m. on Jan. 2 to become the first baby born at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) in 2019. Parents Sara and Jameson Cullen, from Lakewood, with the help of nurse -midwife
Christina MacDowell, welcomed the 8-pound8-ounce, 21-inch Emilia to their now family of four. Emilia’s brother Declan was born 22 months ago. Nurse Natasha Freethy presented a gift
basket from the New Beginnings Birthing Suites, filled with baby goodies (a variety of hats, blankets, bibs, book, a bank and even lotion for the new mom).
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 570-4203747. 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 Univ e r s i t y, S t r o u d H a l l . C a l l 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. Republican-minded 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 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
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 hand-written submissions will be accepted. FEB. 2 On Saturday, Feb. 2, join Roger Spotts for a look at the three species of wild canids that live in the Poconos at the Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center. Coyotes, Red Foxes and Gray Foxes all call the Poconos home and are more common than you may think. We will look at what makes them different and also why they do the things they do. This program will begin at 10 a.m. Cost: $6/non-members, $4/children under 12. EE Center members are free. For more information, call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org. FEB. 9 American Legion Riders present Comedy Night featuring Wisecrackers Comedy, on Saturday, February 9. Catering by Vincents Deli & Catering, Tannersville. Dinner 5-7pm, Comedy 7-9pm, Dancing 9-11pm. Tickets $25. Only 150 tickets available. Raffle baskets, 50/50. For tickets, contact Everett Shaver 570-977-8208 or everett.shaver@ yahoo.com. American Legion Post No. 927 Main Hall, 646 Fairgrounds Rd, Gilbert. Doors open at 5 PM, must be 21 or older to attend. FEB. 10 The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert. The American Legion Riders contribute to Veterans, the Community, and enjoy riding. For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208.
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The Pocono Arts Council has issued a call for student artists to participate in the 25th annual Juried Student Exhibition 2019. The exhibition is open to students in kindergarten through grade 12, in the four Monroe County school districts, as well as private schools. Drop off of artwork is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1-6 p.m. and the exhibition runs Feb. 1 to 23. The student artists’ reception and awards ceremony will take place Friday, Feb. 8, 4-6 p.m. Prospectus and entry form available online at poconoarts.org/ artspace-gallery/exhibitions. Categories for submission include 2D works, 3D works (sculpture/nonfunctional), fine crafts (functional) and photography. Cash awards are available for best of show.
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Penn State Extension and the Monroe County Conservation District is seeking those interested in learning about becoming a Penn State Master Watershed Steward. The program is designed to train people about the basics of waterresource stewardship and create an energized group of citizen volunteers. Stewards receive 40 hours of classroom and field training and partake in 50 hours of volunteer service. Visit extension.psu.edu/programs/watershedstewards/counties/monroe for more information. Call 570-421-6430 or email jav45@psu.edu or write to 724 Phillips St., Suite 201, Stroudsburg.
children with TS as well as caregivers, family and friends of those who support those living with TS. With two separate meetings happening at the same time, you’re able to find the support you need. For more information, email poconotics@gmail.com.
Self-Advocacy Guide Created A Self-Advocacy Resource Guide for Monroe County residents has been created by Pocono Alliance, which also operates the PoconInfo/211 Helpline for Monroe County. The helpline handles calls from a large number of residents who have questions regarding their rights with a variety of needs including; landlord/tenant rights, discrimination questions, legal issues and other needs. “The individuals that Pocono Alliance serves will experience issues with many of these topics at some stage in their lives, and from our experience with the calls received through our helpline, the
likelihood of occurrence is especially high,” said Pocono Alliance Executive Director Michael Tukeva. “This will be a dynamic document that changes as we pinpoint other self-advocacy needs for the area,” added Tukeva. The guide is accessible on the Pocono Alliance website from the PoconoInfo page at poconoalliance.org/get-help/ poconoinfo.
Scholarship Available The Monroe County Conservation District and members of the Stanley Becker family are being accepted for the 12th annual Stanley Becker Memorial Scholarship. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior in Monroe County who is planning on attending college and majoring in an environmental field. To apply, students may print an application or apply online at mcconservation.org. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 29. For more information, call 570-6293061 orisit mcconservation.org.
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Bible Study Bible study based on the movie “The Shack” will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 at McMichaels United Methodist Church, 104 White Church Road in McMichaels. Note: time has been changed to 7 p.m. Call 610-5971030 for more information.
Tourettes Syndrome Support Group Monthly meetings of a Tourette’s syndrome (TS) support group will be held on Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Eisemann Room of the Hughes Library in Stroudsburg. The meetings are scheduled for Feb. 17, March 17, April 7, May 19, June TBD, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8. The group consists of both adults and
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Shawnee Mountain held its annual “Learn a Snow Sport Day,” offering 100 Beginner Packages at a discounted rate. The program sold out and all proceeds were donated to the Bushkill Outreach, a local food bank, serving Middle Smithfield and Lehman Townships in the eastern Pocono Mountains.
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Army National Guard Pfc. Christopher T. Guskiewicz has enlisted in the Army National Guard. He will serve as an infantry member with A Company, 1/109th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He is a 2009 graduate of Pocono Mountain East High School. He earned an associate degree in 2018 from Northampton County Community College.
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Spain continues to be a source of quality wines at great bargains. Recently, I took at look at Jumilla, a small region in southeast Spain that captures a combination of continental and maritime climates, offering more opportunities for wine producers. Jumilla’s red wines are founded on grape varieties and styles that are pretty familiar and generally barrel-aged. The main grape in the region is monastrell, the Spanish name for the common Rhône red mourvèdre. Throughout history and to the present, the wine industries of France and Spain have cross-pollinated. With a blend of tradition with a modern approach, Jumilla offers a great respite from mass-produced domestic wines. An irresistible deal, Bodegas Ego “Fuerza” 2015 Jumilla is mostly monastrell topped off with 25 percent cabernet sauvignon. This flavorful wine shows overripe raspberry with caramel and vanilla from 12 months of aging in French and American oak barrels. The wine
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Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will present an art exhibit of works by Andrea Henley titled “Nature’s Simplicity.” Henley combines her love of nature and macro-photography in an exhibit depicting nature in the Pocono Mountains. The opening reception will be Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exhibit runs Feb. 1 through 28. For more information, call (570) 629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.
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State troopers visit Monsignor McHugh Monsignor McHugh Elementary School in Cresco recently invited state troopers to play basketball with students in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Corporal Christian Saldibar and Troopers Dario Korpita, Seth Brown and William Jenkins attended practice and played with the students. “It’s very important to build a strong connection with the community and we wanted to take the opportunity to show gratitude and support to the troopers,” said principal Dr. Becca Torregrossa. “Building a connection between law enforcement and the children is beneficial for all involved. It fosters a sense of community and connection among schools and organizations that work together to enhance and sustain safe learning environments.”
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Farmer’s market flavor Vendor masters a variety of vegan, gluten-free scones
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n the beginning of January, expectations are high, and people feel invigorated to stick to a healthy lifestyle. By this time, though, that energy can dwindle, and Scranton resident Dorothy Vidota Chow knows why. “You give every single thing up. Then, that first piece of bread hits your lips, and you can’t stop yourself,” she said during a recent day in her East Mountain home. “It’s all about balance.” Vidota Chow practices what she preaches. The personal trainer also owns Leave Me a Scone and sells homemade vegan and glutenfree scones at the South Side Farmer’s Market, a project of United Neighborhood Centers of Northeast Pennsylvania. Her creations typically mix together unexpected flavors, such as strawberry and basil or savory and sweet combinations such as a scone made with corn relish with a cheddar vegetable butter. As for sweet cravings, Vidota Chow holds the answer to the mid-January weakness: Gluten-free Dark Chocolate Scones. The scones, which earned UNC a $50 grocery gift card through Local Flavor Gives Back, are easy to make, Vidota Chow said, but its secret is in using quality ingredients. She cited high-quality vanilla such as Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract and chocolate such as Dagoba Organic Chocolate 74 Percent Cacao Premium Baking Dark Chocolate Drops as her favorites. She also added that bakers shouldn’t use anything
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If you go What: south side Farmer’s Market (indoors) When: saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through May Where: 509 Cedar Ave., scranton Details: sNAP and EBT benefits are accepted. For more information, visit south side Farmer’s Market on Facebook.
and her husband moved to New Jersey, where they raised their four children. During that time, she was a descriptive food panel leader for Sensory Spectrum, a consulting firm that specializes in sensory-consumer experience for many brand-name food companies. “That was really fun for me, because it combined my love of food with science,” she said. When the couple moved back to the Scranton area about two years ago, she still cooked and baked but really pursued her business per her son’s suggestion after she whipped him up a batch of vegan scones. While her son came up with the business’s cheeky name, she also credits friend and fellow vendor Gail Scaramuzzo of Canned Classics with the push to start selling at the farmer’s market. Megan Maslousky, market manager, said Leave Me a Scone joins vendors whose GIA MAzuR / sTAFF PhoTo missions are to provide Scranton resident and owner of Leave Me a Scone Dorothy Vidota Chow, whose access to healthy, fresh and locally sourced food. The Gluten-free Dark Chocolate Scones won this week’s Local Flavor Gives Back recipe contest, donated her grocery gift card to United Neighborhood Centers of year-round market features Northeast Pennsylvania. everything from fresh produce, meat and bread to baked good to body products, Dorothy Vidota-Chow’s Gluten-free Dark and it also aims to help reviChocolate Scones talize South Scranton. 2 cups almond flour Through her creations, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda Vidota Chow relies on her 1/2 teaspoon salt understanding of sensory experiences to craft the ulti1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (she uses Dagoba Organic Chocolate 74 Percent Camate scones. She’s just happy cao Premium Baking Dark Chocolate Drops) to give back, however. 2 small eggs “It’s all about that flavor and 1 tablespoon raw honey that experience and educating 1 teaspoon vanilla (she uses Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract) people about the food,” she said. “You want food to be an Preheat oven to 350 F. experience, and I love being Mix all dry ingredients. In a small bowl, mix eggs with honey and vanilla. able to do that for people.”
less than 70 percent cacao. “It’s all about the switch,” said Vidota Chow, who experiments with different butters and flours to create scones that are gluten-free, vegan or both. “It’s like I’m making this thing and I’m taking this away but I’m adding this in, so you don’t even realize anything’s missing.” Things that are made without gluten are good, but they typically taste like they’re made without gluten. Vidota Chow, however, kept her treats flavorful and packed with textures, from the fluffy scone to the rich and justsweet-enough chocolate. Vidota Chow has history Contact the writer: gmazur@ in the food business. After timesshamrock.com; 570-348growing up in Dunmore, she 9127; @gmazurTT on Twitter
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Bring everything together and form a circle. Cut into triangles. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until browned.
School News Science Olympiad Winners
North Pocono High School’s varsity Science Olympiad Team had its opening competition in Syracuse New York at FayettvilleManlius High School. Team A finished third and Team B finished eighth overall. The following students placed top 6 in their events. Medals were given for top 3 in each event. Sixth place • Codebusters - Emily Leggiero and David Alunni Fifth place • Chemistry Lab - Catherine Clancy and Tim Pickarski • Protein Modeling - Kaili Brooks, Jason Chen, and Danielle McNutt Fourth place From left, first row: David Alunni, Mary Alunni, Shivani Patel, Amber Goffredo, • Anatomy - Kelsey Kline and Katie Purcell Mackenzie Powell, Amanda Brundage, Kaili Brooks, William Pickarski and Brice • Boomilever - Keegan Napolitano and Morman. Second row: Jack Krehely, Michael Smith, Ben Thompson, Olivia Mickey Smith Matyjevich, Savanah Slater, Olivia Garibaldi, Elizabeth Nemitz, Kelley Troutman, • Designer Genes - Kelsey Kline and Jimmy Dani McNutt, Maddeline Leggiero, Sabrina Dombek, Emily Rouse and Emily Leggiero. Third row: Jason Chen, Catherine Clancy, Eric Wolfe, James Docalovich, Bianchi • Disease Detectives - Kelsey Kline and KaAidan Newman, Katie Purcell, Jared Krehely, Tim Pickarski, Dustin Moss, Keegan tie Purcell Napolitano, Jimmy Bianchi, Kelsey Kline and Nikhil Patel.
• Dynamic Planet - Kelley Troutman and Aidan Newman Third place • Experimental Design - Keegan Napolitano, James Docalovich and Emily Leggiero • Sounds of Music - Katie Purcell and Tim Pickarski • Astronomy - Jason Chen and Aidan Newman • Boomilever - Nikhil Patel and Amanda Brundage • Forensics - Mackenzie Powell and Kelley Troutman • Mission Possible - Kaili Brooks and Jack Krehely Second place • Mission Possible - Emily Leggiero and David Alunni • Thermodynamics - James Docalovich and Tim Pickarski First place • Write It Do It - Kaili Brooks and Ben Thompson.
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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: try to look for the 1s and 9s in each box first, then move on to the 2s and 8s and so on).
“Half-Human”--a short list of hybrids.
Across 1 ___ Xtra (Dr Pepper rival) 5 Group of eight 10 Do really badly 14 Out on the open water 15 Done for one, for one 16 Skate park fixture 17 Bremner of “Trainspotting” and “Wonder Woman” 18 Gives the ax 19 Competently 20 Political position that’s half-human, halfhorse? 23 Easy basketball shot 24 “Agnus ___” 25 Swiss peak 28 Gallery works 29 Standard pinball feature 33 “8 Seconds” venue 35 Bar activity with request slips 38 Stick with a spring 39 Carnival attraction that’s half-human, half-goat? 43 Former Montreal ballplayer 44 Of food regimens (like 36-Down) 45 One-named supporting actress on “Parks and Recreation” 47 Salsa ___ (red condiment) 48 Bar brew, briefly 51 Rain-___ (gumball brand) 52 Roasting receptacle 55 World Cup 2022’s host country 57 Seasonal greeting that’s half-human, half-bird? 62 Mariska Hargitay’s longtime costar 64 Triple Seven, for one
65 “That’s ___!” 66 Purplish ingredient of bubble tea and milk tea 67 Poet Federico García ___ 68 Neighbor of Wisc. 69 Part of a goblet 70 Type in 71 Stuffing herb Down 1 Rice dish made with saffron 2 “Honestly!” 3 Short-sleeved Hanes product 4 African linguistic group 5 “Carmina Burana” composer Carl 6 In fashion 7 Car part, in Britain 8 Improve on 9 Villa ___ (estate near Rome) 10 Bavarian title 11 Common breed for guide dogs 12 It may be essential (but isn’t actually essential) 13 Paper layer 21 Winfrey in “A Wrinkle in Time” 22 Bubble wrap component 26 “The ___ Movie 2” (February 2019 release) 27 Low-grade 30 Former Yankee nickname 31 Haleakala locale 32 Tough puzzle 34 Grand Ole ___ 35 Shoelace issue 36 Regimen with a high-fat focus 37 Key with four sharps, for short 39 “Phineas and ___” 40 Ice skating jump
41 Where you may have had it? 42 From Basra, perhaps 46 May preceder (abbr.) 48 Napoli’s nation 49 Like most customers 50 Former Arsenal manager Wenger whose nickname is “Le Professeur” 53 Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter 54 1930s DuPont fabric invention 56 First presidential surname to appear twice 58 Molecular unit 59 Playwright Moss or lyricist Lorenz 60 Not again? 61 “All in the Family” producer Norman 62 Opening word of “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” episodes 63 Grumpy ___ (Internet celebrity with the real name Tardar Sauce)
LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION edited by Matt Jones psychosudoku@hotmail.com
©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. 915.
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• 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
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