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CANCER AWARENESS WEEKEND Shawnee Mountain and the American Cancer Society teamed up to increase awareness for cancer prevention. More on page 2
Area business spotlighted Dave’s Market in Moscow, was spotlighted at a recent meeting of the Lackawanna County Commissioners. Page 5
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
County extends deadline Pike County’s Agricultural Land Preservation board has extended the deadline for farmers to apply for funding. Page 9
Preservation awards announced The Monroe County Historical Association named the winners of its annual PEP (Preserve, Enhance, Promote) Historical Preservation awards. Page 6
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Trout Unlimited Plans Meeting The Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a general meeting on Saturday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road in Stroudsburg. The topic for this meeting will be Climate Change and Our Pocono Waters. There will be two presenters. Brian Wagner, will explain Trout Unlimited’s policy on climate change and what the group is doing in terms of raising awareness and supporting advocacy. Wagner is a life member of Trout Unlimited and a past president of the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited. He currently serves as the Pennsylvania representative to the Trout Unlimited National Leadership Council and chair the climate change work group. He also serves locally as secretary and youth coordinator of the Forks of the Delaware chapter of Trout Unlimited and serves on the board of the Bushkill Stream Conservancy. He is a certified fishing instructor for the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. The other speaker is Emily Rinaldi, the Northeast PA campaign manager for PennFuture. Rinaldi will be speaking about
the “Our Pocono Waters” campaign and how it is being used to educate the public and local leaders about the importance of protecting the existing condition of local waterways. Rinaldi focuses on clean energy, watersheds and issues in the northeast region grounded in Mt. Pocono. She is the state lead for the Coalition of the Delaware River Watershed. Her other work focuses on community and coalition outreach/ engagement on storm water management, environmental policy revolving around pipelines and natural gas drilling, and ways to reduce water pollution in the region. Before joining PennFuture, Rinaldi was the watershed specialist for Pike County Conservation District. In that role she collected surface water and source water data in order to maintain pristine water quality in the Pocono Mountain region. Prior to this, she was also an urban resources conservationist at Berks County Conservation District, the director of Abington Area Joint Recreation Board’s Earth Camp, and a naturalist/river guide for Endless Mountain Outfitters.
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Cancer awareness weekend at Shawnee
Shawnee Mountain and the American Cancer Society teamed up recently to increase awareness for cancer prevention and raise money for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services. Two events were held at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area: Paint the Mountain Pink and the Joe Riesle Memorial Ski Race Against Cancer. Paint the Mountain Pink is a breast cancer
awareness event in which guests are encouraged to show their support and wear pink. The first 200 lift ticket purchasers received a free pink baseball cap featuring an embroidered pink ribbon and Shawnee Mountain logo. The Joe Riesle Memorial Ski Race Against Cancer was named in honor of Joe Riesle, a long-time Shawnee Mountain ski school supervisor who passed away in 2012. All of
the race and donation card proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Raffles were also held throughout the weekend and featured some great prizes. “We raise a lot of money every year for the American Cancer Society,” said Tamy Galfo, food and beverage director at Shawnee Mountain. “Cancer Awareness Weekend is a great event for an important cause.”
FEB. 16 Join naturalist Patti O’Keefe for a winter walk at Pasold Farm in Canadensis, Barrett Township, on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. Register for directions. There is no cost but registration is required. Call 570-839-1120 or 570-629-2727; email info@brodheadwatershed.org. • Monroe County United is cosponsoring another event in the series “Finding Common Ground Across Faiths,” on Saturdfay, Feb. 16, at 1:45 p.m. Rresponding to an invitation from the Chinese Buddhist community at Fernwood, 1 Fernwood Lane in East Stroudsburg. The group will pray with them for world peace, take a tour of their incredible artwork and stay for dinner. RSVP to zhutammy@hotmail.com if you plan to attend. : FEB. 17 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, Feb. 17. Call the church office at 570-629-4572 for reservations and more information. MARCH 3 What’s the difference between weather and climate? And if the planet is warming, why is it so cold? Get the answers to these and many more questions during “Reflections on a Changing Climate,” a free event on Sunday, March 3, hosted by Brodhead Watershed Association (BWA). Starting at 1 p.m. at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center, 1539 Cherry Lane Road, Analomink, BWA member Mark Lichty will facilitate the conversation. Lichty is an executive producer of the documentary “Groundswell Rising.” Participants will discuss the science of climate change; its impacts on weather patterns, the environment, economy, and human health; and actions citizens can take
to lessen their carbon footprint. This is “a talk on how climate change affects us, and how we can affect climate change,” Lichty said. “Climate change is something you can impact. Come and connect with your true power.” The event is free, but registration is required and limited. Email info@brodheadwatershed.org or call 570-839-1120. For information about the event and other activities sponsored by BWA’s Climate Change Committee, see brodheadwatershed.org/ClimateChange.htm. MARCH 10 The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post No. 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road in Gilbert. The American Legion Riders contribute to Veterans, the Community, and enjoy riding. For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208 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.
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. 14 On Thursday, Feb. 14, public health dental hygiene practitioner Lori Wood of the Together for Health Dental Center will offer cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants and X-rays to WIC clients at Maternal & Family Health Services, 8 Silk Mill Drive in Hawley. Services will be available for both adults and children between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Most dental insurance plans are accepted. Appointments are required. Call 570-390-5000. MARCH 15 Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will hold a Friday eagle watch Feb 15. (There will be additional eagle watches on March 1 and March 15. Join Pocono Avian Research Center on a field trip to the upper Delaware River in search of our national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Once a rare sight, many wintering and resident eagles now inhabit this region and the probability for sightings is high. Meet at the EE Center at 8:30 a.m. and return 5:30 p.m. Cost is: $32 for non-members, $26 fpr EE Center members and includes bus transportation. Participants should pack a lunch and binoculars and dress for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and snacks. Pre-registration and payment required by the Tuesday preceding the program. Seating is limited. Refunds will be given only if notification is made at least one week in advance. For more information, call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.
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Fall in love with special wines this Valentine’s Day BY DAVID FALCHEK ExEcutivE dirEctor of thE AmEricAn WinE SociEty.
Moët, which produces something it calls “Nectar Imperial,” a sweeter sparkling wine to sell to the American market. Elegantly packaged Moët Nectar Imperial Rosé will hit the spot with smells of peach and flavors of stone fruit and strawberries. But if sweet is not your speed, reach for a Brut. $56. ★★★★ If things aren’t going well or if you have a good sense of humor, you could try Bitch 2016 Calatayud Grenache. This Spanish wine with creative packaging offers a simple burst of raspberry, plum and spice. There aren’t many frills, so take it or leave it. $13. ★★★ 1/2 For the sake of equality, there also is Il Bastardo 2017 Sangiovese di Toscana. The bottle features a cartoon of a husky gentleman on a Vespa. The wine smells of cherry with a hint of cocoa and a candied finish. It is a special-order item in Pennsylvania, so it may tough to get in time. $10.40. ★★★
Valentine’s Day offers an opportunity to say “thank you” to that special someone. Very often, that includes food and drink. A bottle of wine is perfect. Containing approximately four glasses of wine, a bottle is just enough to top off a nice meal and set the mood. Of course, you may have a wine that has special significance: one enjoyed at an anniversary, a first date or a trip. If one of those thoughtful no-brainers is not available, you can always reach for the easy way out, a wine with hearts or love on it in some way. Loveblock 2016 Marlborough Pinot Gris is a suitable choice, a richly textured white wine with candied lemon and dry melon character. $20. ★★★ 1/2 But if it is true love, then you should spring for rosé Champagne, the real, romantic deal. A GRADE: Exceptional ★★★★★, Above average ★★★★, reasonably priced quality Champagne house is Good ★★★, Below average ★★, Poor ★.
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From now through Thursday, May 23, several area schools will be open after hours, 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, for walkers. The buildings are heated, secure and well-lit. The participating schools are Damascus Elementary School, EverGreen Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School, Preston Elementary School, R.D. Wilson Elementary School, Wallenpaupack — Newfoundland and Wallenpaupack High School. For more than a decade, Wayne Memorial Hospital has par tnered with local school districts to offer an indoor exercise option during the coldest months of the year. For security reasons, walkers must be registered and log in/log out for each visit. Logbooks are kept near entryways or school offices. To register, call Wayne M e m o r i a l H o s p i t a l ’s C o m m u n i t y Health office at 570-253-8990. There is a one-time $5 fee for badge processing and mailings. Each year, retur ning participants will receive a sticker reading ‘19’ to place on their badge. Registration also asks participants to fill out a waiver and questionnaire that asks them about topics they would like to hear more about. For more information, visit wmh.org.
Clymer Library Activities At Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines: • Do you need help with any of these topics: résumé writing, learning Google Docs, workplace skills, business email or job hunting skills. Do you want to gain invaluable professional skills? Attend this series to learn business-style writing, including emails and résumés. You will receive individualized help to fit your needs. Thursdays, Feb. 21 and 28 at 5:30 p.m. Simply drop in. This event is free to attend. • Sundance in the Poconos February’s movie is “Big Fish,” Thursday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. Friends of Clymer presents this winter film festival. Watch the movie and stay for a discussion. Popcor n and treats provided. Registration required. This event is free to attend.
$7,500 to the East Stroudsburg Salvation Ar my for healthy food for its Feeding Program Clients including its food pantry, warehouse food distribution, soup kitchen and emergency food distribution. From bananas to broccoli, fresh strawberries to fresh g reen beans, pineapples, potatoes, milk, yogurt and more — clients are able to make a selection of healthy foods and reap the benefits of unprocessed, nutrition-rich foods throughout the winter months when local gardens are dormant. The majority of the East Stroudsburg Salvation Army’s local programs such as food baskets, hot meals, nights of shelter, rental assistance, clothing, Christmas toys for children, nursing home visitation and disaster service response rely directly on community support and giving. For information about the Salvation Army’s programs, please call 570-421-3050.
Raffle/Cook-Off/ Salsa Competition Monsignor McHugh and Most Holy Trinity schools in Cresco, will host a basket raffle/chili cook-off/salsa competition on Saturday, March 2. Ticket pricing the day of the event will be a sheet of 25 tickets for $10 or 3 for $25. Premium tickets are $5 and the “big winner” package will be 12 sheets and 5 premium tickets for $100. The basket raffle will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the cafeteria; calling begins at 3 p.m. Tickets will be available and can be dropped that evening. The chili cook-off and salsa competition will be from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets will be $5 perperson; children 10 and younger will be admitted free. For more information, call 570-595-7463.
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Students majoring in accounting at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are par tnering with the United Way of Monroe County to provide free tax preparation assistance through a program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) prog ram will be of fered at Salvation Army Donation three locations through Monday, The AllOne Charities has awarded April 15. Income-eligible taxpayers,
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(those who do not ear n more than $54,000 per year and who do not have rental or self-employment income) are able to obtain free tax assistance, including free preparation and filing of their personal tax returns. Locations are: the new Pocono Alliance office in Stroudsburg, 301 McConnell St.; the United Way of Monroe County of fice in Tannersville, 135 Warner Road; and the Mountain Center in Tobyhanna, 5800 Memorial Boulevard. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 570-6295657 ext. 117. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Daddy Daughter Dance The Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission will hold its annual daddy-daughter dance at 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Chipperfield Elementary, 2015 Chipperfield Drive in Stroudsburg. This year’s theme will be Enchanted Forest. Light refreshments will be served. There will be dancing and a photo booth. Cost is $35 per couple (daddy and daughter age 13 and younger) and $5 per each additional daughter.s. Register by Monday, Feb. 25, at srosrc.org/ programs-events or in person at the Day Street Community Center. Registration on the day of the event is not available. For information, call 570426-1512 or email info@srosrc.org.
Exhibitor Spaces Available at Earth Day Celebration Are you interested in promoting the great things that your environmentally oriented business or organizations does? The Monroe County Earth Day event is the perfect venue to let Monroe County residents know all about you. This is the fourth year for the event which will be held on Saturday, April 27, at the Monroe Campus of Northampton Community College in Tannersville. Last year more than 1,000 people attended, and more are expected this year. There is no fee for exhibiting and all nonprofits are allowed to sell merchandise as long as funds generated are used to support the organization. Fo r m o re i n fo r m at i o n , v i s i t mcearthday.org or call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.
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PEP award winners announced T he Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) named the winners of its annual PEP (Preserve, Enhance, Promote) Historical Preservation awards. Owners of historic buildings who have shown their dedication to preserving, enhancing and promoting Monroe County’s wealth of historic structures will be honored at the Monroe County Historical Association’s annual meeting and awards luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Three categories of buildings were judged: commercial, nonprofit and private residence. The 2019 winners in the three categories are: commercial proper ty — Ken & Company, Main Street, Borough of Stroudsburg; nonprofit — Cattell Cabin and the Friends of Big Pocono, Jackson Township; and residential property — “Colonel Peter Snyder Home” owned by Elizabeth Tilley, Hamilton Township. The Heritage Resource Award will be given to the Monroe C o u n t y A rch ive s, B o ro u g h o f Stroudsburg. “Our organization is pleased to recognize the owners of these histor- The winner in the commercial property category is Ken & In the Nonprofit category: Cattell Cabin and the Friends of Big Pocono, Jackson Township. ic properties, cultural sites and the Co., Main Street, Borough of Stroudsburg. volunteers who help keep our past alive. We appreciate their dedication in helping to maintain the historic fabric of our community,” Monroe County Historical Association executive director Amy Leiser said. “This is the 14th year we’ve acknowledged owners of historic properties. We are always looking for additional structures to highlight and we welcome suggestions of other Monroe County sites that deserve recognition.” The cost for the luncheon meeting is $35 for MCHA members and $40 for non-members. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Reservations, with payment, should be made to the Monroe County Historical Association, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, before Friday, February 15, 2019. For more information, please contact the office at 570-421-7703 or In the residential property category: Colonel Peter Snyder The Heritage Resource Award will be given to the Monroe admin@MonroeHistorical.org
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Dave’s Market in Moscow, was the small business spotlighted at a recent meeting of the Lackawanna County Commissioners. This locally-owned business offers a variety of ethnic and American groceries along with several drinks and take out items. Homemade specialties are prepared fresh daily and sections of the store are devoted to Asian, Kosher, Russian, Italian and Polish foods, to mention a cross section. Owner Dave Martin, center, is committed to advancing the growth of small businesses in the community. From left: commissioner Jerry Notarianni, commissioner Laureen A. Cummings, Martin and commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley.
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of circles from buttered slices of bread. Fry up the crust pieces, adding eggs to the holes after flipping. Serve the cut-out hearts alongside as “soldiers” for dipping into the yolks. Sealed with a Shrimp For those with a savory bent, two shrimp arranged kissing with curved-sides out make a you-know-what. (Use jumbo if you’re feeling fancy.) Hot Date Cheese Plate Use a mini heart cutter to shape cheddar, Havarti or other semi-firm cheeses into
It’s as if we have two Valentine’s Days. One is for lovers – duh! This is the Valentine’s Day where romantic greeting cards and boxes of chocolate fly off the shelves, and where reservations at finedining restaurants reach an all-time high. But there is another Valentine’s Day – the one for kids. This is the one filled with plush teddy bears and parties at school, where there are sweet treats and homemade, decorated boxes of holiday mail for classmates. As a mom, I caught on early that food somehow tasted better to my kids if I made it into different shapes. I am a firm believer in appetizing presentation. On Valentine’s Day in particular, I put a lot of heart into cooking for my angels. I treated them to traditional heart-shaped pancakes and cookies, and went the extra mile with heart-shaped pizza and even heart-shaped cheeseburgers. They were extra yummy because they were obviously made with love. Now that I am grandmom, I still PHOTO COURTESY OF FOODNETWORK. have a chance to put some extra COMPut some heart into creating special Valentine’s Day TLC into foods Valentine’s Day foods for your kids or your for my granddaughter, Rachel. sweetie. Looking for something new, I found these clever, easy ideas onfoodnetwork.com for your kids or your cute little tokens of affection that will sweetheart’s inner child. appeal to both adults and the toddler set. Enjoy. Home Is Where the Pork Is Don’t Go Bacon My Heart Nothing says “I love you” like a homeFold strips of bacon into hearts on a cooked meal. Butterfly a boneless pork baking sheet (inset with a rack if you have chop or chicken breast and you have a lean, one) and bake at 400° until crisp. good-for-you main that’s fit for the dinner The Heart of the Batter plate of that special someone. Heart-shaped hotcakes take breakfast For the Love of Fruit in bed to a new level. Think of a squeeze A strawberry with shapely “shoulders” becomes a pink and red heart when bottle filled with batter as your kitchen paintbrush: Squirt a heart outline on a hot you slice it in half lengthwise (cut out a notch at the stem on less-rotund fruit). griddle, let it start to set, and then flood it with more batter for charming less-thanUse as a cheerful topper for cupcakes, oatmeal and waffles. perfect hotcakes. Cross-My-Heart Cinnamon Twists Heartbeats and Cereal Treats Toss in a handful of cranberries, freezeShape ropes of puff pastry or pizza dough into hearts; brush with egg wash dried strawberries or pink sprinkles to and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before dress up your standard treat mix. Coating baking. Go over the top with a dipping a heart-shaped cookie cutter with nonstick spray makes cutting bars from the pan sauce of warmed chocolate syrup or lavender honey. easy. Egg-in-a-Heart teri lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance To upgrade the brunch classic, use a writer who lives in glenburn township with her cat. cookie cutter to punch out hearts instead
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Pike County extends deadline
The Pike County Agricultural Land Preservation (ALP) board has extended the deadline for farmers to apply for funding to permanently protect local agricultural lands. Property owners of farming lands that meet soil requirements and land compatibility are eligible to apply until Tuesday, April 30. Any farmer considering the future of their land is encouraged to contact the Pike County Office of Community Planning to speak with a staff member today at 570-296-3500. The ALP Program was formed in January 2007 so farmers could access some of the value of their land while maintaining ownership of it. Through the application process outlined in the program manual, willing landowners who qualify can preserve their property by selling their development rights through a transaction known as an agricultural conservation easement. To date, Pike County has purchased two agricultural conservation easements through the ALP program. In order to be eligible for the purchase of an agricultural conservation easement, the property must first be in an Agricultural Security Area (ASA). There is no cost to enroll a property in an Agricultural Security Area, and in Pike County there are no restrictions to the landowner against subdividing or selling the property while in an ASA. Presently, there are four Agricultural Security Areas in Pike County, located in Dingman, Greene, Lackawaxen and Westfall Townships. Entering 2019, Pike has nearly 7,500 acres enrolled in ASAs. For some landowners, enrolling in an ASA may be the only step taken within Pike’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program, and the ALP Board is happy to assist at this level. However, farmers looking to permanently protect their farm operations from development threats are encouraged to consider an agricultural conservation easement on their lands. Under the terms of an agricultural conservation easement, a landowner retains full ownership and control over the preserved property. If you have any questions regarding the Pike County Agricultural Land Preservation Program, call 570-296-3500, email jyoder@ pikepa.org, or visit pikepa.org/ALP.html and “Like” the ALP Program on Facebook at facebook.com/pikeALP..
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For this “Greater-Than Sudoku,” I’m not giving 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 in 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).
“Hey Nineteen”--welcoming in the new year. Across 1 Gymnastics equipment 5 Pointillism detail 8 It’s called “orange” but is really black 13 “Grand Ole” venue 14 Salve plant 16 Collect little by little 17 Element #19, whose chemical symbol derives from the word “alkali” 19 “No Hard Feelings” band The ___ Brothers 20 Here, at the Louvre 21 Italian city where “Rigoletto” is set 23 ___ facto 24 British tabloid since 1964 26 Not so much 28 Card game holding where it’s impossible to score 19 points 34 Number on a liquor bottle 37 Instrument with stops 38 Actor Keegan-Michael 39 Julia Roberts, to Emma Roberts 40 Singer with the hit 2008 debut album “19” 41 Lima, for one 42 Belarus, once (abbr.) 43 Afghani neighbor 44 Spend thoughtlessly 45 Stephen King series that makes many references to the number 19 48 Yokozuna’s activity 49 “The Stranger” author Camus 53 Hare crossing your path, e.g. 55 Eucharist disks 59 “See-saw, Margery ___” 60 Cold-weather coat
62 Golf course hangout known as the “19th hole” 64 Simon’s brother 65 Chuck 66 Comédie segment 67 Charges on personal property 68 “Karma Chameleon” singer ___ George 69 Achievement Down 1 Hasbro game with voice commands 2 Division of a geologic period 3 “Glee” character Abrams 4 One of four singers on the “Lady Marmalade” remake 5 Coca-Cola bottled water brand 6 “The Reader” actress Lena 7 Publicize 8 Links gp. 9 Language spoken in “The Lord of the Rings” 10 Souvenirs 11 They may be steel-cut 12 Prefix meaning “inside” 15 National bird of Australia 18 Character pursued by Gargamel 22 Aquarium accumulation 25 Aberdeen resident 27 End of the end of October? 29 “___ Yellow” (Cardi B song) 30 Spiner of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” 31 Spaghetti ___ e olio (garlicky pasta dish) 32 “That’s swell!” 33 Physical force unit 34 Realm of one “Christmas Carol” ghost 35 “Tom Sawyer” band
36 Like popular library books 40 It’ll show you the way 41 Insulting comment 43 “___ not kidding” 44 Language for Llanfairpwllgwyngyll 46 ___ Donuts 47 Quavering, like a voice 50 Draw out 51 Wailers fan, maybe 52 Presidential policy pronouncement, probably 53 Birthstone of some Scorpios 54 Burkina Faso neighbor 56 “Oh,” overseas 57 Mess up, as lines 58 Prefix with vision or Disney 61 Part of Q&A, for short 63 Lummox
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. 918.
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• 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. 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. 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 570629-1323. • 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, 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 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
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