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MEDICAL MARIJUANA ENTREPRENEUR TO SPEAK AT ESU East Stroudsburg University will welcome Chris Visco, president of TerraVida Holistic Centers. More on page 2
Art Show Results The Pocono Arts Council held its 25th annual Juried Student Exhibition. Work by 40 students is on exhibit. Page 9
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
March activities at PEEC At Pocono Environmental Education Center, a number of interactive events are scheduled. Page 10
Dinner will add gaming Burnley Employment & Rehab Services announced changes to its annual awards dinner. Each year, Burnley Employment & Rehab Services hosts a formal dinner. Page 3
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Some students at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) are aiming to close the gender gap in technology for girls (and women), particularly in the area of computer science. Members of ESU’s Girls Who Code Club is inviting girls in grades six through 12 who are interested in computer science to join them for an opportunity to lear n more about what it takes to build a career in this field. “According to the Girls Who Code website (girlswhocode.com), only one in five computer science graduates are women, despite the fact that tech jobs are among the fastest growing in the country.” says Dr. Eun-Joo Lee, a professor in ESU’s computer science department and advisor to the Girls Who Code Club. “At E S U, w e w a n t t o introduce young women to computer s c i e n c e e a rly o n , because we believe they will find the challenge rewarding. The great thing about the Girls Who Code Club is that it is able to accommodate all levels of experience within the computer science field. We encourage and welcome beginners who are eager to learn more about coding and computer science.” ESU’s Girls Who Code Club is composed of about eight members, most of whom are computer science majors and help as instructors within the club.
Club members participate in fun, online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities and learn about inspiring role models in the field of computer science. This year, club members will also work together to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves a real world problem through code. ESU’s Girls Who Code Club has been taking on new members. The club meets each Friday through May 3, 4 to 5:30 p.m. in room 355 of the Warren E. ’55 and Sandra Hoeffner Science and Tech-
nology Center. For details about the membership or club activities, email Melissa Schneider at mschneide8@live. esu.edu or the Girls Who Code e-mail at gwcode123@gmail.com. For more information about the Girls Who Code movem e n t , v i s i t girlswhocode.com.
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Medical marijuana entrepreneur to speak at ESU East Stroudsburg University will welcome Chris Visco, president of TerraVida Holistic Centers, to campus on Tuesday, March 5, to speak about entrepreneurial leadership and risk taking. The presentation will take place at 6 p.m. in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. Following the presentation, Visco will take part in a meet and greet in Beers Lecture Hall from 7-8 p.m. TerraVida Holistic Centers is a certified medical marijuana company operating
three dispensaries in Sellersville, Abington and Malvern. Visco, and her business partner Adina Birnbaum, were awarded a medical marijuana dispensary license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in June 2017 with the highest score in the Southeast region and the second highest score in the Commonwealth. Visco says TerraVida is the biggest legal distributor of marijuana in the state. Prior to founding TerraVida, Visco was a retail merchant for more than 20 years
working for large national retailers. She received a gover nment contract to manufacture goods for the Department of Justice in 2005 and opened a marketing and political strategy firm in 2008. Visco believes in hiring the best and brightest within individual disciplines, paying high wages, mentoring them and most importantly learning from them. The presentation is open to the public at no cost. For more information, call 570-4223886 or email mckenzie@esu.edu.
The program is held on the Delaware State Forest’s Meesing Outdoor Site on Creek Road approximately 5.5 miles north of Marshalls Creek. For more information call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.. 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/Climat-
eChange.htm. • The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church, 136 W. Central Ave. in East Bangor, will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef or broccoli-cheese (both can be made with or without onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call 610-588-1745 by Sunday, March 3. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. MARCH 9 • Hot roast turkey sandwich dinner on Saturday, March 9, 2-5 pm. at McMichaels UM Church, Rt. 715 and White Church Road. The meal includes mashed potatoes, vegetable, homemade desserts and beverages for $8; $4 for kids 6 to 12; and free for children 5 and younger. • The church will also have a donation-only all-you-can-eat breakfast on March 9, 8-10 a.m. • The church will also have a homemade pizza sale. Orders are due by Thursday, March 7, and are to be picked up by 11 a.m. on Sat., March 16. Cost is $4 for a 12-inch pizza (cheese only). Call 570-629-1136 and leave your name and phone number with your order. 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.
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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 hand-written submissions will be accepted. MARCH 2 Monsignor McHugh and Most Holy Trinity on Rt. 390 in Cresco, will host its Great Basket Raffle and Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Competition on Saturday, March 2. The Great Basket Raffle will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m in the cafeteria. Calling begins at 3 p.m. Chili CookOff and Salsa Competition will be from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets will be $5 per person, children 10 and younger are free. For more information, call 570-595-7463. • On Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can take a 90-minute tour of the sugarbush, focusing on the history of maple syrup from the Native Americans to the early settlers in this region. Learn how to “tap” a maple tree to obtain sap, and watch as we demonstrate how to cook the sap until it is sweet maple syrup. You’ll complete the tour at our pancake station where the finished product is served over freshly made pancakes. Cost: $6/adults, $4/children younger than 12. Members of the Environmental Education Center attend free of charge. Dress appropriately for the weather including shoes appropriate for trail walking!
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the risk; per Pennsylvania regulations, gaming at the event is for entertainment purposes only and no cash or prizes of cash value will be won. During the course of the evening, three special guests will be recognized through a video presentation and awards ceremony. The Employees of the Year are Holly Denny, Gregory Breslin and Kevin Herron, all of Stroudsburg. Denny and Breslin have been nominated for their work performance at Burnley’s Stroudsburg-based work facility. Kevin Herron, the Community Workshop Employee of the Year, is employed at Tobyhanna Army Depot. To purchase tickets or make a donation visit allied-services.org/rsvp-to-casino-night. For more information, call 570-814-4487 or email cwrigh@allied-services.org.
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Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has the following volunteer opportunities. Blood drive ambassador: Assist blood drives with re gistration and refreshments. Must be positive and 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 Minor home repair prog ram: seeking volunteers to help with minor home repair, safety bar installations, minor plumbing issues and building handicapped ramps. All levels of skill needed. Please help us help seniors to stay safe and independent in their own homes. For these and many other volunteer opportunities please call RSVP at 570420-3747. Office is located at 411 Main Street Suite 102B Stroudsburg.
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The Monroe County Conservation District and members of the Stanley Becker family are accepting applications for the 12th annual Stanley Becker M e m o r i a l S ch o l a r s h i p. T h i s $ 5 0 0 s ch o l a r sh i p w i l l b e awa rd e d t o 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 the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061, or visit mcconservation. org.
Auxiliary auction T he Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono will hold its annual auxiliary auction Tuesday through Thursday, April 9-11. 6-10 p.m. each day. T he auxiliary is looking for food vendors, auction items and sponsors. As in previous years, it is being hosted by the East Stroudsburg University’s Digital Media Technology Department. It will be aired on BRC-TV13 and available online at f acebook.com/ lvhpauxiliary. Viewers may bid on products and services from local business. In the past, the proceeds from the auction have purchased medical
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equipment, funded expansion projects and supported medical services. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 to help directly fund a Mobile Mammography Unit in Monroe County. The ability to offer a Mobile Mammography Unit will help LVH-Pocono bring services closer to the homes of those in need of vital healthcare services and provide peace of mind they are receiving the best care possible. For more information, call 570-656-6352 or email SCNThoms@GMail.com or visit give.lvhn.org/Pocono.
Be a Water Warrior Brodhead Watershed Association will soon welcome more “water warriors” into its popular Streamwatch program. Streamwatch volunteer training sessions will be held in March in two locations. You need attend only one session: either 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Northampton Community College’s Tannersville campus, Room 104 in Kapp Hall; or at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, Route 191, Cresco. For 28 years, BWA Streamwatch volunteers have been checking local streams on a monthly basis. Now, with more than 70 volunteers in seven sub-watershed re gions of Monroe County, new volunteers are always welcome to join the efforts to ensure water quality. This program is also a good refresher course for veteran Streamwatchers. “These citizen scientists not only test for indicators of pollution, they also provide observations on the health of our streams,” said Bob Heil, BWA executive director. “With budget cuts at regulatory agencies, these volunteers are even more valuable.” If problems are discovered, BWA alerts regulatory agencies, such as the D e p a r t m e n t o f E nv i ro n m e n t a l Protection. At the training, volunteers will meet other Streamwatchers from the local watershed, lear n what the program is all about and get hands-on training with the equipment. At that time, you can decide if Streamwatch is right for you. To register for either training session or if you have questions, contact the BWA office at 570-839-1120 or email info@ brodheadwatershed.org. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred. Fo r m ore ab o u t t h e S t re a m w at ch
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Grant-writing Program Could some grant money help get a new program off the ground for your organization? Penn State Extension is offering a program on grant-writing for non-profit organizations and municipalities seeking financial support for a project. The workshop addresses how to work effectively with foundations, components of an effective proposal, evaluation strategies and how a grant proposal is reviewed. The program will conclude with a panel presentation of representatives from local foundations and a state elected official representative. This workshop is recommended for staff, volunteers and board members of community nonprofits, local gover nments and other community organizations. The program will be held Thursday, March 28, 1- 4 p.m. at the Monroe County Extension office at 724 Phillips St. in Stroudsburg. The cost of the workshop is $35. To register, go to visit extension.psu. edu/g rant-writing. For more information, email ptw3@psu.edu or call 570-296-3400.
Earth Day Plans On Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., organizations, businesses and local agencies throughout Monroe County have organized a county-wide event to celebrate the conservation successes of the past 20-plus years in Monroe County. T he day includes: Musical Entertainment featuring The SteelCreek Duo and the Juggernut String Band. There will also be children’s activities, a “give and take” sponsored by Close the Loop, electronics recycling and tire a m n e s t y s p o n s o re d by t h e Wa s t e Management Authority, speakers and exhibits highlighting local environmental business, organizations and agencies. New this year will be the Pocono Arts Council Earth Speaks Exhibit from 1-3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information about Earth Day, visit mcearthday.org or call the Monroe County Conservation District at (570) 629-3061, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information on other programs offered, visit our website at mcconservation.org.
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Chocolate overload Dickson City man’s chocolate cake and frosting explode with flavor
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het Novack’s motto when it comes to cooking and baking? Go all out. The Dickson City resident, along with wife, Christina, and son, Luke, 10, are known for their elaborate dishes and desserts among family and friends. This includes a rich and decedent recipe for Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Novack came upon with the recipe while searching for a good smash cake to make for his nephew’s birthday party. The toddler would get to dig into the cake with his hands, which would make for unforgettable photos, but that didn’t mean Novack was about to skimp on the recipe. “I like being creative, and so much goes into the process of making it,” Novack said during a recent afternoon inside the family’s Midvalley home. “We always do it big.” Through a version he found online and some of his own touches, he made a batch of the recipe as cupcakes and sent them out to neighbors and friends for a taste test. They were a hit, and his nephew got a lush chocolate smash cake in the shape of a Lego Now, Novack keeps the recipe handy for any time that calls for a chocolate fix. The recipe, which earned Novack a $50 grocery gift card, is straight-forward. The most important ingredient in the cake is boiling water, which Novack thinks gives the cake its appealing texture. The batter will look watery, but Novack assured that that’s perfectly fine. “You might get a little worried it’s so liquidy, but I really think that lends to how rich and moist the cake turns out,” he said. If you can imagine eating a slice
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THETiMES-TriBuNE.COM of heaven, the cake tasted even better. Those with chocolate aversions beware: this is a full-blown explosion of chocolate. From the velvety and ultra-moist cake to the sweet, creamy and almost sinful frosting, the cake is chocolate overload in the best way possible. The Novacks’ kitchen is always buzzing with activity. The family creates ethnic dishes such as pierogies, kielbasa and ravioli as well as dozens of cookies, pies and cakes. They use recipes passed down from Novack’s grandmother and mom plus those from his wife’s family, and they even come up with their own creations, including a Chocolate Mousse Pie with layers of smooth caramel and a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. Smoking and grilling are big summer pastimes, including Novack’s favorite, Smoked Chicken Wings. Cooking and baking ramps up during the holidays, but Novack insisted being imaginative in the kitchen is a year-round activity. “We think, ‘What’s there a need for?’” he said. “No matter what it is, we’re going to do it, and we’re going all in.” Contact the writer: gmazur@ timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9127; @gmazurtt on twitter
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Dickson City resident Chet Novack, with son, Luke, 10, is this week’s Local Flavor: Recipes We Love contest winner for his Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe.
Chet Novack’s Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting For the cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk or almond milk (Novack uses almond milk) 1/2 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water Preheat oven to 350 f. Spray with cooking oil and lightly flour two 9-inch cake pans. add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a large bowl. Whisk through to combine or stir through until combined well. add milk, oil, eggs and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well-combined. reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the batter until well-combined (batter will be very thin).
Distribute cake batter evenly between two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. remove from pan and cool completely. For the frosting: 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 5 cups powdered sugar, divided 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract add cocoa to a large bowl. Whisk through to remove any lumps. Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined. add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of sugar at a time followed by about 1 tablespoon of milk at a time. after each addition, mix on high for about a minute. repeat until all sugar and milk has been added. add vanilla and combine well. if frosting appears too dry, add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency. if it appears too wet and does not hold its form, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency. frost cake.
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free of charge to nearly 3,000 adults who could not otherwise afford dental care. Patients must be at least 18 years of age to receive treatment. Patients will be seen on a first-come-first-served basis. Patients should plan to arrive as early as possible and dress appropriately as they may be waiting o u t d o o r s. Pa rk i n g i s ava i l abl e at Wallenpaupack Area High School. Visit HorizonDentalCares.com and its Facebook and Twitter pages for more information. Call 570-226-8800 for more information.
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• McMichaels UM Church, Route 715 and Church Road, will hold a hoagie sale with orders due by March 10 for pickup on Thursday, March 21 after 4 p.m. Cost is $5. Call 610597-1030 to place your order. MARCH 13 The Monroe County Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, March 13, at 11:30 a.m. at Kettle Creek Environmental Center, 8050 Running Valley Road in Stroudsburg. The program will be “Invasive Plants and Weeds,” presented by Sherry Acevedo. The horticulture theme is open, horticulturist choice; the design theme will be “an elegant country wedding.” Meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch, followed by program. Everyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. Admission is $5 for nonmembers (applied to your membership). Luncheon included. For more information, call 570-350-8069 or email rteets@ptd.net. Visit monroecountygardenclub.com and join on Facebook. MARCH 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, March 17. Call 570-629-4572 for reservations and more information. MARCH 30 An Easter craft and sip punch party will be held Saturday, March 30, at McMichaels UM Church, located on Rt. 715 and White Church Road at 6 p.m. The cost is $20, which includes all materials. Space is limited so advance register no later than March 23. Any questions, call 973-518-1351 or 973-580-2671. 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
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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. BY MATT JONES • 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 “Free Range”--another freestyle puzzle for everyone. members must be approved via an applica58 RR station posting 45 Muscle-to-bone connector tion process. The BNI Mountain Chapter — Across 59 It’s on a continuum 46 Makes the scene Poconos meets every Thursday at 7 a.m. at 1 Video game series where you follow the moves of onscreen characters 62 Fulcrum for an oar 48 Leave behind the Hampton Inn in Bartonsville. For more 10 Food service giant based in Houston 63 Character whose headwear had a tag 50 Stereotypical librarian admonition reading “10/6” 52 Shiraz, for one information or to attend a meeting contact 15 Very soon 64 Ravi Shankar’s instrument 53 “Tell me ...” Yvonne L. Reitemeyer 570-421-7447 x233 or 16 Knightley of “Atonement” 17 La Paz currency 65 Completely broke 55 Velvet finish? visit their Facebook page, BNI Mountain 18 Archipelago feature 57 Aptly titled ‘80s film about BMX racing Chapter Poconos PA. 19 Took the offer Down 58 RR station posting 1 Video game series where you follow the 59 It’s on a continuum • A meditation group meets on the fourth 20 Mystical foresight 21 Employer of Africa correspondent Ofeibia moves of onscreen characters 62 Fulcrum for an oar Sunday of the month, 1:15-2:30 p.m. at Strouds- Quist-Arcton 10 Food service giant based in Houston 63 Character whose headwear had a tag burg Library 1002 Route 611. Call 570-421-0800. 23 Idris of “The Wire” 15 Very soon reading “10/6” 16 Knightley of “Atonement” 64 Ravi Shankar’s instrument • Pocono Submarine Veterans meet regular- 25 Play ___ (cause mischief) 27 Sooner than soon 17 La Paz currency 65 Completely broke ly on the third Wednesday each month at Wil- 28 Distributed cards 18 Archipelago feature son Fisher American Legion, Post 413, Old 30 Ballet practice 19 Took the offer 20 Mystical foresight Route 940, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. They 32 Two before Thu. Journal opening 21 Employer of Africa correspondent Ofeibia LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS are a local chapter of the national organiza- 33 35 Abbr. before a founding date Quist-Arcton tion. The purpose of the organization is to per- 36 Musical genre for 1990s punk band 23 Idris of “The Wire” 25 Play ___ (cause mischief) petuate the memory of shipmates who gave Bikini Kill 27 Sooner than soon their lives in the pursuit of their duties while 38 “’Scuse me” 41 Western movie hangout 28 Distributed cards serving their country. Submarine veterans 44 “Chandelier” singer 30 Ballet practice 32 Two before Thu. from all eras are welcomed. Meetings begin at 45 Muscle-to-bone connector 33 Journal opening 7 p,m. For additional information, their web- 46 Makes the scene 48 Leave behind 35 Abbr. before a founding date site is poconosubvets.org, or call 610-681-2606. 50 Stereotypical librarian admonition 36 Musical genre for 1990s punk band • Monroe County’s 175th anniversary book 52 Shiraz, for one Bikini Kill 38 “’Scuse me” is now on sale at the Monroe County Archive 53 “Tell me ...” 55 Velvet finish? 41 Western movie hangout Office and the Treasurer’s Office for $10. Call 57 Aptly titled ‘80s film about BMX racing 44 “Chandelier” singer 570-517-3102 for additional information. ©2019 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com). For answers to this puzzle, Please see Happening, Page 11 call (900) 226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Reference puzzle No. 920.
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Around Town Art show results
The first place winner in the junior high division are Efe Ozgun (right), seventh grade, East Stroudsburg Area Cyber Academy; his piece is titled “Dreamy Beach.”
The Best in Show winner was Abigale Evans (above), 10th grade, Pocono Mountain East High School.
Evans’ piece (above) is called “April.”
PhotoS By PAPArAZZi PAuL
The Pocono Arts Council held its 25th annual Juried Student Exhibition. Work by 40 students is on exhibit, with t h e fo l l ow i n g s t u d e n t s re c e iv i n g awards: • Best in show: Abig ale Evans, Pocono Mountain East High School. • 2-D works: Ilija Chacon, Pocono Mountain East High School (first place), Hana Weiss, Stroudsburg High School (second place) and Amelia Plis, Pleasant Valley High School (third place). • Fine crafts: Deanna Hoffner, Pocono Mountain East High School (first place). • 3-D works: Barbara Leggio, Pocono Mountain East H.S. (first place) and Nhatalyne Bordes, Pocono Mountain East High School (second place). • Photography: Melinda Alexander, Pocono Mountain East High School (first
place), Brianna Cook, Pocono Mountain East High School (second place) and Samantha Kemly, Pocono Mountain East High School (third place). Junior Division: • Photography: Sarah Bushta, J.T. Lambert Inter mediate School (first place) and Rain Musarra, J.T. Lambert Intermediate School (second place) • 2-D works: Efe Ozgun, J.T. Lambert Intermediate School (first place). Honorable Mentions Niceidy Green, Stroudsburg Middle School; David Styczen, Pocono Mountain East High School; Chaiphat Sungkarungsi, Pleasant Valley High School; Danay Torres, The Summit School; Alicia Witcraft, East Stroudsburg High School South. For fur ther infor mation on the Pocono Arts Council, please call 570476-4460 or visit poconoarts.org.
Robust, rich wines perfect for mid-winter blues
BY DAVID FALCHEK executive director of the AmericAn Wine Society
Bois 2015 Alexander Valley Marlstone, a ou can warm up and California Bordeaux-style break your cabin fever blend. This elegant, complex with some big wines wine of berry, plum and that take the place of comfort clove character has the food — robustly flavored, rich structure of the style it tries and on the high-end with to emulate. It’s not a bad idea alcohol. to get a few and wait three to The go-to grapes would five years for a future include zinfandel, petite sirah cold snap (or any and often cabernet. occasion), although it You may feel like a prisoner would age for up to 10 or 15 years. At during a cold snap. The Prisoner Red is big wine, a $25, this wine, blend intended to mimic the usually retailing for “field blends” made by early $40-plus, is a deal. ★★★★ 1/2 winemakers from whatever I can’t write about was planted in their fields. The big wines and not wine features zinfandel, mention Michael cabernet sauvignon, petite David, which sirah and charbono, wines produces wines that with a long heritage in California. A ripe, sweet wine, drink like a meal. Try Earthquake The Prisoner smells of Zinfandel or Petite candied cherry and chocolate Petit, a blend of and shows intense flavors of petite sirah and petit ripe berries and vanilla. It’s a verdot. mouthful and better as a Remember, spring dessert wine. $44. ★★★ 1/2 Brady Vineyards 2013 Paso is around the corner, Robles Petite Sirah has a and many of these blackberry jam smell and wines also pair with mouth-filling taste of black fruit, grilled meats. spice and vanilla with a softGRADE: exceptional ★★★★★, Above landing finish. $20. ★★★ 1/2 average ★★★★, Good For something drier and ★★★, Below average more traditional, try Clos du
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PEEC events in March At Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road in Dingmans Ferry: • Sugar Shack Scramble. Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, 9 a.m. to noon. $15. A hike through the woods out to the “Two Saps” Sugar Shack and enjoy hot cocoa and pancakes with fresh maple syrup. Sign up for a 9 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. start time. Spaces are limited. • Ecozone Discovery Room. Sunday, March 3, 1-4 p.m. and Saturday, March 30. $2. Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge, and dig in a fossil pit. Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. No registration required. • Introduction to Orienteering. Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to noon.
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$5. Lear n how to use a map and compass on our orienteering course. You’ll learn the basics before you try and find all the points. Space is limited. • Fire Building. Saturday, March 16, 1-3 p.m. $5 . Learn some primitive and modern fire-making skills. Try your hand at a flint and steel and more. Ages 10 and older. • Woodcock Walk. Saturday, March 23, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. A walk to see the mysterious woodcock and its spectacular springtime mating display. Bring a flashlight for better searching. Ages 10 and older. • Salamanders, Frogs and More. Sunday, March 24, 1-3 p.m. $5. Amphibians are stirring in the woods. Explore nearby breeding pools for salamanders, frogs and egg masses. We’ll provide nets and collection jars for gentle, up-close study. Wear boots and clothes that can get muddy or wet. • Girl Scout Badge Festival. Saturday, March 30, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25 for a full day. Brownies will get busy with their Hiker and Cabin Camper badges. Juniors will fulfill the Eco Camper badge. Cadettes will work on their Trailblazing badges and Seniors will work on the Adventurer badge. Overnight options are available for all ages levels, ask for more information. Payment is required at registration. Space is limited. Overnight accommodations with meals are available for $43 per person. • Guided Interpretive Hike, Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m. to noon. Free for PEEC members/ $5 for non-PEEC members. Take a hike and learn a little bit more about forests. Don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions along the way. For more information, call 570-8282319.
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• 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. • 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 570-595-2694. email joannes@ptd.net or 570-839-9122, email: Leeanne@uplink.net. • Western Pocono Community Library is collecting grocery receipts from Mr. Z’s and Kinsley’s from within the past year. Mr. Z’s and Kinsley’s donate back to the library 1 percent of the amount of the receipt. Grocery receipts can be dropped off at the library or mailed to: Western Pocono Community Library, PO Box 318, Brodheadsville. • Fairview Seniors Club meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville. Card games, bus trips, speakers and holiday lunches and more. For more information call 570-629-6757. • Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance (EPAA)
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