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NORBERT SCANLAN Watercolor Paintings / P. 22 Sunrise and sunset, the splendor of a local scene, and an impulse to express what he has seen drives the work of Norbert Scanlan. A retired art teacher now for 30 years, Scanlan still travels but mostly works in his local studio, adding to the thousands of watercolor postcards that so many have received, enjoyed, and cherished through the years.

JAMIE BOWMAN Spring is in the Air / P. 34 Jamie Bowman is a freelance writer, Penn State graduate, and lifelong resident of the Poconos. A teacher by day and a writer by night, Jamie spends her free time running and cheering for the Nittany Lions on game day.

SUZANNE McCOOL The Easter Hole / P. 38 This feature, and many others like it, may be found in the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently released autobiography; Memoirs of Suzie Fretz McCool. Suzanne served as a Monroe County Commissioner for three terms from 2004 to 2015. A delightful and memorable history of her family and the Poconos, it is available for $30.00 by contacting Suzanne at 570-424-2363. 30% of the book sales will be donated to the Friends of Pleasant Valley Manor Gazebo Project.

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April/May 2017

What’s Inside 6 Trout Fishin’ At Its Best 10 The Lure of Fly Fishing by Chelsea McMahon

17 Historic Preservation Awards 22 The Art of Norbert Scanlan 34 Spring Is In the Air

by Jamie Bowman

38 The Easter Hole

by Suzanne McCool

42 Spring Safety Tips for Pets 47 In and Around the Poconos 52 Fishin’ With Dynamite

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Trout season begins soon, April 15 to be exact. Thousands of wives and girlfriends across the state are counting the days I’m sure, as the men in their lives fantasize about wetting a line in their local hotspot. Creel limits depend on where you’re fishing but it’s usually 5 trout, measuring at least 7 inches. Anglers aged 16 and over will need to have a fishing license and a trout/ salmon stamp, totaling $ 32.80. Of course, that’s in addition to the latest and greatest gear.  PHOTOS : PIXABAY.COM 6 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© APRIL/MAY 2017

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Anglers get inundated with new “stuff” every year. Some of it works, some of it doesn’t. Mepps, Strike King, and Rapala have all come up with some new lures. Rest assured, they’re flashier and louder than ever. Not missing the boat were wader kings Orvis and Redington with their new lines. Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitters in Stroudsburg or Brodheadsville is a great place to shop for all this gear. The trends in wading include fewer seams and added comfort. Orvis offers a great line of waders with one of the best guarantees in the business. Of course, new rods and reels will be introduced throughout the upcoming months as well. It will be interesting to see if the economy affects fishing equipment sales. Fortunately, the fish don’t care how much your rod cost. We’re truly lucky to have a myriad of fishing options here in the Pocono

“ Fortunately, the fish don’t care how much your rod cost.”

Mountains. If you like fishing lakes, we have 150 of them, none more prominent than Lake Wallenpaupack. If you like rivers, try the famed Delaware, Lackawaxen, or Lehigh. If streams are your thing, go explore some untapped gems like Hickory Run, Brodhead, Pohopoco or Tobyhanna Creeks. If you like lots of action, then head to Big Brown Fish & Pay Lake in Effort or Paradise Brook Trout Hatchery in Paradise Valley. They offer heavily stocked ponds and are great for introducing youngsters to the sport. Paradise Brook Trout Hatchery is the oldest hatchery in the state. You would need several years to fish all the water in the Pocono Mountains. See how many you can check off the list this season. With a new year will come new memories, both good and bad. I’m sure we all remember the one that got 9 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© APRIL/MAY 2017

way last year, or the header we took when our felt shoes failed to grip. Maybe you finally landed the big one, or filled your limit in ten minutes. Whatever happens on the stream, we can all agree that it always beats sitting in the office. Please remember to keep our waters clean and free of garbage. Nothing ruins a fishing trip more than empty worm boxes or cigarette butts on the shoreline. Whether you plan to catch and release or catch and eat, you’ve got to get out there first. There are plenty of wallworthy lunkers swimming in the waters of the Pocono Mountains. After all, you can’t catch a fish if you don’t wet a line. P Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitters carries a full line of fishing rods, reels, supplies and equipment at their stores in Stroudsburg and Brodheadsville.

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The Lure of Fly Fishing By Chelsea McMahon

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had no idea until last week that trout fly fishing in the Poconos is considered by experts to be some of the best in the world. Trout fishing in general is huge in this area, since many fish are artificially stocked but also breed in the wild. To me, growing up locally, the trout fishermen have just become a part of the scenery, standing out in the cold water each spring in the river by the toll bridge. But according to Bill Broderick, the in-house fishing specialist at Dunkelberger’s Outfitters (he has been in the game for 35 years across the continent), our fishing is world-class. One of the first things I found myself wondering about when I met with Bill was what the draw to fly fishing is. I have always perceived an air of mystique about it and realized that on camping trips and other outings I had never really watched someone fly fishing. And when I asked, he explained it very well. Most American pole fiishing is done with a hook and weighted bait that ideally will attract the fish to come along and take a bite. There is perhaps less practiced technique to this type of fishing. For a successful trip, one will head out with knowledge of the water, the time of day and season, but ultimately the string is sent out with hope that the fish will pass by and decide to take the bait. 

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THE LURE OF FLY FISHING

owever, fly fishing is the art of mimicking nature. People have been using this method for a very long time. I found an article that dated the first recorded use of some type of fly fishing by the Roman Claudius Aelianus near the end of the Second Century. Today, fly fishermen will craft or seek out weightless bait or “fly ties” that will “match the hatch,” or land on the water just like a real fly in its early or nymph (and invertabrate) phase of life. Artificial flies are made by fastening hair, fur, or feathers onto a hook and can be reused indefinitely. They range in size from a few millimeters to 30 cm long, most between 1-5 cm. The size of the bait depends on what you are going for. To any fish, a nymph is the tastiest a fly will ever be, and a proper looking and landing fly tie will look just like a nymph and attract them that way. This is no easy task, for fish are not easily fooled, and nature is not easy to recreate. So it could take a really long time to master the art of catching the right wind at the right time to bring a flycaught trout home for dinner. Also, our state is really on top of its stock scheduling game. Fishing licensure (with a trout approval stamp) is necessary and can be done through the fishing commission or at Dunkelberger’s. A very detailed and precise stocking schedule is made available to registered fishermen. Trout fishing must be done in approved trout waters, of course. Trout streams are categorized in a few ways wild or not stocked, delayed harvest/artificial only, or as a state stocked body of water. Both of Dunkelberger’s store locations hold fly fishing seminars and expeditions and they have everything you will ever need to make your own bait. I know that my interview with Bill barely scratched the surface check out www.dunkelbergers.com or look up Trout Unlimited, which is a national organization with meetings and workshops and networking opportunities. P

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Wine, Women, and Waders: Fly Fishing Basics for Women on April 29 Did you know that over 100 years ago both Annie Oakley and actress Lillie Langtry came to our area to fly fish our local streams? At Trout Unlimited we hope to keep the tradition alive! The Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting Wine, Women, and Waders: Fly Fishing Basics for Women on April 29, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Mountain View Vineyard in Appenzell. This course is designed to take women interested in the art of fly fishing from “I could never do that” to “this could be fun.” The course will cover topics such as Women in Fly Fishing, Equipment, Knot Tying (with hands-on practice), What Trout Eat, Hands-on Casting Instruction, and includes a Wine Tasting and Social Hour. Lunch and tasting fees are included in the registration fee. This class is limited to 12 participants and pre-registration is required, so don’t delay. WHEN: Saturday April 29, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 3:00PM COST: $20.00 Include Lunch and Tasting INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: Contact Ann Foster at brodheadtuwomen@gmail.com for more information or to register WHERE: Mountain View Vineyard A Sustainable Winery Utilizing Eco-Friendly Growing Methods, located at 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, PA. N 40.974611°, W 75.347812° www.mountainviewvineyard.com Trout Unlimited is the nation’s oldest and largest coldwater fisheries conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring North America’s trout and salmon and their watersheds. Follow the Brodhead Chapter on Facebook and visit us online at www.brodheadtu.org .

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During her many volunteer hours devoted to BWA’s varied projects, she has done everything from installing stream-name signage to supervising 26 years of stream quality testing, to – most recently – creating rain gardens in Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Stroud Township. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty and she never backs away from a fight for clean water – including tough, complex negotiations and court battles. “I can only hope the next generation(s) take up the battle, and/or benefit from our work,” Stevens said. “The fight is never over.” She runs her family farm on green principles, with solar power, wide stream buffers, and plans to install a geothermal heating system. The determination to “live green” is “in my genes,” Stevens said. “My sister in Alaska and my niece in Georgia are doing the same thing I am” in environmental work. Her sons, Carl of New Hampshire and Ben of Massachusetts, share her commitment to caring for the natural world.

Of all her accomplishments, she is most proud of “where BWA is today, which is the work of many activists who love the Poconos and want to keep our streams clean.” Bob Heil, executive director of BWA, said, “The Brodhead Watershed and Pocono region has been fortunate to have not only have a long history of great environmental leaders, but also fortunate that many of these leaders have been women. Edie Stevens has earned her place among these leaders as someone who has turned her passion for the environment into action and results.”

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RULES OF THE CONTEST Contest open to amateur photographers only. Contest opens April 1, 2017 and closes August 1, 2017. Enter electronic files by email to: pmags@ptd.net . Please include your contact information (phone number & email address) with the submission. Each contestant may submit up to a total of 15 photographs in each category. Entered photos must have been taken recently, from January 2012 to present and be of a scene or subject found in the Pocono Mountains only. Categories are: Wildlife, Children and/or Pets, Historic Structures, Waterfalls, Rivers and Lakes, and Landscapes. Judging will take place in August and September 2017 and winners will be notified at that time. Winners will be asked to provide story information about the photo and provide a short bio for publishing in the October/November 2017 issue of Pocono Living Magazine. Contestants will retain all rights to their photography, but agree that Pocono Magazines, LLC may use their photos from time to time in the magazines that they publish and on the website provided proper credit is given to each photographer. Questions? Email the editor at: pmags@ptd.net

The Heritage Resource Award was given to the volunteers of the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest of Coolbaugh Township

Winners of 2017 Historic Preservation Awards

HE MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is pleased to announce the 2017 P.E.P (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 were honored at the Monroe County Historical Association’s Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on February 26 at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware.  Commercial Property – Jane Maughan Law Office, Ann Street, Borough of Stroudsburg 17 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© APRIL/MAY 2017

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Three categories of buildings were judged: Commercial, Non-Profit, and Private Residence. The 2017 winners in the three categories are: Commercial Property – Jane Maughan Law Office, Ann Street, Borough of Stroudsburg; Non-Profit – Shawnee Presbyterian Church, Smithfield Township; and Residential Property – “The Kennedy Residence” owned by Robert and Gina Kennedy, Hamilton Township. The Heritage Resource Award was given to the volunteers of the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest of Coolbaugh Township in recognition of their efforts to provide a historical experience and educational opportunities for the visiting public.

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Monroe County Historical Association Executive Director Amy Leiser said, “Our organization is pleased to recognize the owners of these historic properties and the volunteers who help keep our past alive. We appreciate their dedication in helping to maintain the historic fabric of our community.” Leiser also commented, “This is the 12th 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 Monroe County Historical Association is a cultural and learning center that assists our diverse community of residents and visitors in connecting the county’s past with the present. Visit the web site at www.monroehistorical.org for more information on the organization and to learn more about these properties.

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the art of NORBERT SCANLAN

Sunrise and sunset, the drama of a seashore, formations of landscape, the

splendor of a local scene, and an impulse to express what he has seen drives the work of Norbert Scanlan. His interest in creativite endeavors began early in life as he would intensively observe what he saw. Born in a small town of southwestern Pennsylvania during the year of the Great Depression, he rarely traveled more than a few miles from Ebensburg. Horse drawn wagons and surreys were not uncommon then. Scanlan would be attracted to these visual stimuli and began producing crayon studies while in grade school. He started with formal oil painting classes at 17 and became known for his work in the community. His very first painting, an image of a trash barrel and surrounding debris won first prize for originality and composition in a local competition.

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THE ART OF NORBERT SCANLAN

However, this was just the beginning. The Korean War took Scanlan from Ebensburg and for four years his brushes were put on the back burner. After the war, Norbert returned to the US, married at 24, and enrolled at The College of Art and Architecture at Penn State in State College. After finishing a Bachelor of Arts degree, he remained at University Park to receive his Masters in Art Education. After receiving a visit from an administrator for the newly built Sparta High School in New Jersey, Scanlan and his wife and three young children relocated. In the next few years, five more children became part of the family. Over the next three decades, Scanlan worked as the supervisor of art education for the Sparta School District, which allowed him to develop programs and work with many talented teachers. Scanlan also taught classes for the William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Many of Scanlan’s students went on to successful careers in art, design, and writing. Some of these students he keeps in contact with today. He credits the success of his students to his philosophy of not teaching students how to be artists but instead to how to be critical thinkers. All of Scanlan’s art majors had their portfolios accepted by all of the schools they had applied to. As a teacher, Scanlan had the luxury of having summers off and the family would pack up their camping gear to head to New England where he would exhibit his works of art. These trips fostered his love for lighthouses and rocky coasts that live today in some of his best work. For a long time the young family traveled while Scanlan exhibited along the eastern coast. After retiring in 1989, Scanlan picked up his brushes took them wherever he would go, painting mostly in watercolor, claiming that the results were an arrangement of stains that resembled what he saw. Scanlan, being retired now for 30 years, still travels but does most of his work in his studio in the Poconos, adding to the thousands of watercolor postcards that so many of his friends and family have received, enjoyed, and cherished through the years.

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By Jamie Bowman

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IS IN THE AIR

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

SPRING IS FINALLY IN THE AIR. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and we’re all dying to get outside! The Pocono Mountains are blessed with some of the most beautiful spots Mother Nature has to offer, so why not kick off spring by venturing out into the wild with a hike? You’ll burn a few calories while basking in the warm weather; talk about a win-win!

"The Pocono Mountains are blessed with some of the most beautiful spots Mother Nature has to offer" First stop, Big Pocono State Park. Located off of Route 715 in Tannersville, Big Pocono sits atop Camelback Mountain. That’s right, Camelback isn’t just for skiers and water park goers; it’s a great place for hiking, too. Head to the top of Big Pocono for breathtaking views and several marked hiking trails. These trails vary in difficulty and some can be steep, so decide which loop best fits your ability level before you begin. On your drive up, stop off at numerous parking lots to explore the trails through State Game Lands. These trails are great for dogs as you’ll probably come across relatively shallow, slow-moving water - a perfect place for your pooch to cool off. Big Pocono State Park opens as soon as conditions permit in the spring and is open from sunrise to sunset. For hiking, biking, and more, visit Promised Land State Park on the Pocono Plateau. If you’re looking to get away from the world, Promised Land is the perfect place to escape. With 50 miles of hiking trails, you’ll be 35 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© APRIL/MAY 2017

running into wildlife, not people. The trails are marked, but it’s best to grab a map from the park office first and pay close attention while you hike. If biking is more your speed, check out the paved road around the lake, or go off-roading and mountain bike through the Delaware State Forest. Even if you’re not a resident of the Poconos, you’re probably familiar with the Delaware Water Gap. Offering over 100 miles of trails, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has trails for beginner to expert hikers. There are many different entrances and areas to explore, so visit the website before planning your hike. If you’re looking for intensity, hop on the Appalachian Trail. As the weather warms up, the Delaware River is a great place to get your paddle on. Access points with mileage information are available online to ensure your adventure goes smoothly. With waterfalls, spectacular views, and yes, even bald eagles, Delaware Water Gap definitely deserves a spot on every bucket list.

"All of these amazing places are right in our backyard!" Can you believe it? All of these amazing places are right in our backyard! Don’t just take my word for it, grab a friend, the kids, or your dog and get out there. Check out each park’s website for tons of information, maps, and more. Remember to wear sunscreen, check for ticks, stay hydrated, and HAVE FUN! 

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The Easter Hole

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By Suzanne McCool Long years ago when the Poconos was a very rural area, I lived in the village of Mount Pocono with my sisters where our parents owned a small hotel called the Airport Inn. My older sister, Linda, was born during World War II. I was born at the end of the war and Paulette two years later. My mother was the daughter of a German immigrant, and my father’s ancestors (The Fretz’s), also German, were here since the 1700s in the Bucks County region. He considered himself “Pennsylvania Dutch”. 

THE EASTER HOLE

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“ First thing Easter morning we would find a colored egg in our shoes when we got up.”

I’ve been told that the custom of the “Easter Hole” came from the old country. We girls anxiously awaited the arrival of Easter each year. We started getting very excited after our big shopping trip to Scranton to acquire our Easter outfits at Samters, Scranton Dry Goods, or the Globe Store. We would each get a pretty Easter dress, a matching hat, little white gloves, shiny new shoes, and a new spring coat if we were lucky. We were outfitted from head to toe by the nice sales ladies in Scranton. Usually our Aunt Audrey would engineer these shopping excursions because our parents were very busy running the hotel and catering to our guests. We were then ready for Easter morning Church and Sunday School. However the biggest excitement for us was digging our Easter hole at the edge of the woods and preparing for the Easter Rabbit to deposit pretty colored eggs and candy in it for Easter morning. We would dig a hole in the ground about 12 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Next we would search for moss and line it with the soft green moss. Finally we would search for a nice big

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flat rock to lie on the top of it as a lid. Then it was ready for the big day. We were told to stay away from it or the Easter Rabbit wouldn’t come. First thing Easter morning we would find a colored egg in our shoes when we got up. Once dressed, out to the Easter hole we ran, always to find beautiful colored eggs, little yellow marshmallow peeps, and chocolate bunnies, coconut eggs, and jelly beans. Then we hunted for Easter eggs hidden around the lawn. Of course we also had pretty Easter baskets waiting for us inside too, although we were not allowed to eat too much candy at one time. Upon returning from church, the delicious aroma of the Easter Ham our mother was baking wafted through the air at the Inn. The big table in the dining room was beautifully set for at least 12 people, since we invited the few guests who were staying over plus a few relatives to share our meal. I remember going out to check the Easter Hole later that day in case the Easter Rabbit came back and filled it with treats again, but no such luck! P

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Let Your Garden Grow—With Care Pet parents, take care—fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides keep our plants and lawns healthy and green, but their ingredients aren’t meant for four-legged consumption and can be fatal if your pet ingests them. Always store these poisonous products in outof-the-way places and follow label instructions carefully.

Poisonous Plants Time to let your garden grow! But beware, many popular springtime plants—including Easter lilies, rhododendron and azaleas—are highly toxic to pets and can easily prove fatal if eaten.

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Buckle Up! While every pet parent knows dogs love to feel the wind on their furry faces, allowing them to ride in the bed of pick-up trucks or stick their heads out of moving-car windows is dangerous. Flying debris and insects can cause inner ear or eye injuries and lung infections, and abrupt stops or turns can cause major injury, or worse! Pets in cars should always be secured in a crate or wearing a seatbelt harness designed especially for them.

Spring Cleaning Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition in many households, but be sure to keep all cleaners and chemicals out of your pets’ way! Almost all commercially sold cleaning products contain chemicals that are harmful to pets.

Home Improvement 101 Products such as paints, mineral spirits and solvents can be toxic to your pets and cause severe irritation or chemical burns. Carefully read all labels to see if the product is safe to use around your furry friends. Also, be cautious of physical hazards, including nails, staples, insulation, blades and power tools. It may be wise to confine your dog or cat to a designated pet-friendly room during home improvement projects.

Like their sneezy human counterparts, pets can be allergic to foods, dust, plants and pollens. Allergic reactions in dogs and cats can cause minor sniffling and sneezing as well as lifethreatening anaphylactic shock. If you suspect your pet has a springtime allergy, please visit your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Pesky Little Critters April showers bring May flowers— and an onslaught of bugs! Make sure your pet is on yearround heartworm preventive medication, as well as a flea and tick control program. Ask your doctor to recommend a plan designed specifically for your pet.

Out and About Warmer weather means more trips to the park, longer walks and more chances for your pet to wander off! Make sure your dog or cat has a microchip for identification and wears a tag imprinted with your home address, cell phone and any other relevant contact information. Canines should wear flat (never choke!) collars, please. If you suspect your pet may have come in contact with or ingested a potentially poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. P

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Art Opening Reception: Andrea Henley’s “The Beauty of Nature” 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Exhibit runs through May 1st. Andrea combines her love of nature and macro-photography in a captivating exhibit depicting nature in the Pocono Mountains. Visit Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at 8050 Running Valley Road in Stroudsburg, online at www.mcconservation.org, or call 570-629-3061.

Sunday, April 2

Black & White Photography Tour 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Grab your camera and join for a tour of the historic buildings in the park. Pack a lunch and dress warmly. Cost: $35. Call to reserve a seat in the van – maximum 18 spaces. Call 570-8282319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec.org. Preregistration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, April 2

Geology Hike 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Join Paul Kovalski, aka Dr. Dinosaur, for a program about the geology of the area. We will take a short hike and talk about rocks, fossils, glacial deposits, and what makes our park unique. Free for members/ $5 for non-members. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec.org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, April 6

Martinis & Manicures 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Martinis & Manicures is an annual fundraiser that helps support the mission of Women’s Resources. An evening of fun and entertainment featuring free appetizers; signature drinks; rafflles; a DJ; a runway fashion show by The Apple Tree and Dunkleberger’s for Women; local vendors; a cash bar as well as mini-manicures. For details, call 570-424-2093 ext. 19.

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Paint and Sip 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Paint a natural landscape that is yet to be determined. Cost is $40 and includes one glass of wine, light finger food, all materials provided and artist instruction. Member discounts do not apply to this program. Refunds will be given only if notification is made at least one week prior to the program. Pre-registration and payment due Monday, April 3rd. Spaces are limited. Visit Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at 8050 Running Valley Road in Stroudsburg, online at www. mcconservation.org, or call 570-629-3061.

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Saturday, April 8

Farm to Table Dinner 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Welcome the coming of spring with PEEC’s 1st Farm to Table Dinner. This dinner features fresh, locally grown produce. Bring your friends and family! Cost: $25. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec. org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

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Bridge the Gap: Pond Explorers 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us as we explore the ponds with nets! We’ll collect fish, macroinvertebrates, amphibians, and anything else we find in collection bins for up-close study. Wear boots and plan on getting a little wet and muddy! Funding for this program provided by the William Penn Foundation. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec. org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

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Monroe County Earth Day 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Celebrate Monroe County’s environmental efforts and successes. Ongoing live music, speakers, exhibitors, workshops, give & take, tire amnesty, e-cycling, children’s activities, food, and more! Sponsored by MCCD and Northampton Community College (NCC) Monroe campus, the event will take place at NCC’s beautiful, new Monroe campus on Rt. 715 in Tannersville. Visit www.mcearthday.org for more information.

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April 22

The Earth Speaks III – Opening Reception 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM A juried exhibition on the environmental crisis. Exhibit will run April 1 – 29. Visit www.poconoarts.org.

Saturday, April 22

Spring Peeper Search 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM These tiny tree frogs have thawed out and are active again in our forested wetlands. We will carefully catch, study, and release them! Free of charge. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec. org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, April 23

Active Adventures: Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for a hike focused on wild edible and medicinal plants. No collecting will be done in the park. Funding for this program provided by the AllOne Foundation. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec. org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, April 23

Bridge the Gap: Bike the McDade 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us for a ride along the McDade Trail. Equipment and transportation provided. Please bring a water bottle and lunch, and wear sturdy footwear. We will have extra water and snacks available. Registration begins March 23rd – Maximum of 25. Funding for this program provided by the William Penn Foundation. Call 570-8282319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@ peec.org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, April 29

Bird Banding Station Open House – Spring Migration 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Join Darryl Speicher for a morning of songbird banding at the Kettle Creek banding station. Now that the Wildlife Sanctuary has its own permit, they will be expanding the research to include spring migration. Late April can be a great time to see early warblers and straggling sparrows. There is no fee, donations will be accepted. Visit Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at 8050 Running Valley Road in Stroudsburg, online at www. mcconservation.org, or call 570-629-3061.

Saturday, April 29

Earth Day Festival 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Come and celebrate the earth! There will be hands-on learning stations, interpretive hikes, conservation exhibits, crafts, food, music, and much more. $5 per car. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec.org. Pre-registration is NOT required.

Sunday, April 30

Bridge the Gap: Wildflower Walk 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Celebrate the blossoming of spring with a walk in the woods. We will share identification tips and discuss the natural history of local flowers. Funding for this program provided by the William Penn Foundation. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec. org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Friday, May 5

Spring for the Arts Festival Celebrating the Next Generation of Art at Stroudsmoor Country Inn. Visit www. poconoarts.org.

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Sunday, May 21

Introduction to Blacksmithing 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join William Barrett of the New Jersey Blacksmith Association, for a look at the history and basics of blacksmithing. Program will include live demos over a forge. Cost: $5. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec. org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

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May 5 – 7

Birds and Brews (Formerly Warbler Weekend) Enjoy guided hikes that teach you how to identify birds by sight, sound, and habitat – great for beginners and experts alike. Saturday night we will provide transportation to and from the ShawneeCraft Tap Room – the first round’s on us. Includes two nights of lodging and meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. Call for day and weekend rates. Call 570-828-2319, visit www. peec.org, or email peec@peec.org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, May 13

Tweets and Sweets 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Interested in learning more about birds? Join us for a hike that focuses on bird ID and their unique natural history. We’ll be having breakfast snacks & beverages before we head out. We provide binoculars and field guides. Cost: $5. Ages 10+ please. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec. org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, May 13

Active Adventures: Pamper Mom in the Poconos 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Attention all mothers! PEEC will be offering a mindfulness program, yoga, edible and medicinal plant walk, and a wine and painting class. Includes lunch, dinner, and your choice of a perennial from our Annual Plant Sale. Preregistration is required. Cost: $35. This program is partially funded by the AllOne Foundation. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec.org.

May 13 - 14

Plant Sale 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM There is a pre-sale for PEEC members on Friday, May 12, from 5-7pm. Choose from a variety of native and deer resistant flowers and grasses to beautify your yard. Perennials include coneflowers, bee balm, asters, yarrow, lungwort, and more. Sun and shade loving plants will be available. Free admission. Please call well in advance with your requests. Remaining plants will be sold throughout the week. Call 570-828-2319, visit www. peec.org, or email peec@peec.org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, May 20

Active Adventures: Nature Photography 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open to photographers of all skill-levels, Ian Adrian and Salvador Veiga will be providing a two-part photography workshop. This interactive program will offer an overview on lighting, camera settings, and tricks of the trade for capturing once-in-a-lifetime shots of landscapes and wildlife, then applying these lessons in the field. Participants are required to bring their own digital cameras (all brands and models welcome) and any other equipment they see fit. Pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Preregistration is required – Maximum of 20 spaces. This program is partially funded by the AllOne Foundation. Cost: $25. Call 570828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec.org.

Saturday, May 20

PoconoArts Annual Members’ Exhibition Reception Exhibit will run May 5 – 27. Visit www. poconoarts.org.

Active Adventures: Introduction to Tai Chi & QiGong 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese internal martial art, excellent for improving physical health and mental awareness. QiGong is a gentle and low-impact form of exercise appropriate for anyone. The basics will be covered by Richie Roche, who has been teaching for over 15 years. Funding for this program provided by the AllOne Foundation. Call 570-828-2319, visit www.peec.org, or email peec@peec. org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

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Spring Fling Family Nature Getaway Weekend Bring your family and friends to experience interpretive hikes, animal presentations, canoeing, campfire, and more. Includes three nights of lodging and meals from Friday dinner to Monday lunch. Call 570-828-2319, visit www. peec.org, or email peec@peec.org. Pre-registration is requested unless otherwise noted.

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FISHIN’ WITH DYNAMITE By: Boots Mc Coy Hi Folks, how it’s been going? Come every spring, it’s time for us folks living on Big Beaver Lake to do some serious fishin’. Ya see, up here in the mountains, we pretty much live off the land. So, after hunkerin’ down all winter and livin’ off ‘n the food we put up last fall, the ole smokehouse is darn near empty. Now, we aims to git ‘er filled back up fast. It’s time to go fishin’. Our lake here is filled with some of the nicest brown and brook trout anyone has ever seen. Many go 14” to 18” in length. Once caught, and slowly smoked over a cherry wood fire, they become a delicate treat to savor all season long. Food for the Gods! Now, like I said ...we need to do some serious fishin.! By that I mean catch a lot of fish and fast. The best way to do that is to forget about the fishing poles and worms and such and git some sticks of dynamite. Now, here’s how it’s done, but don’t none of you go trying this stunt unless you’re as crazy as my cousin, Clyde Crapper, who is of course,

known around these parts as “Crazy Clyde Crapper”. So, on a peaceful spring morning, when there ain’t much wind, Crazy Clyde, my nephew Sasquatch Sam Mc Coy, and myself head on out into the middle of the lake in our rowboats. We stretch a net out between the 3 boats, and at the right moment Crazy Clyde lights a stick of dynamite and chucks it as far as he can throw it into the lake. It sinks about 3 feet down and then … KA BOOM! It explodes; the fish are stunned by the shock and float to the top. We row our boats forward and catch a mess of trout in the net all at once. Like I said: Serious Fishin. This way you can get a lot of fish fast, but there is a danger if a strong wind comes up or there is a short fuse on the stick of dynamite. Last year, Crazy Clyde misjudged the wind and lit a stick with a short fuse at the same time. The wind shifted suddenly, it drifted the stick of dynamite under Sasquatch Sam’s boat, and blew Sasquatch and his boat right out of the water. Sasquatch went up into the air and came back down landing in the boat head first. Seeing how there ain’t much brains in his head anyway, no damage was done, but his head did put a nasty hole in the boat. His eyes crossed for a few weeks, but then went back to normal when he was kicked in the head by one of his mules, although some folks say he looked better with his eyes crossed. Then, there is another thing we have to watch out for and that is the fish & game warden. In these parts the warden is ole Patrick Hanley, the meanest codger this side of

Price’s Mountain. He would cite his mother if ‘n she had just one extra brookie in her creel. This guy has been trying to catch us for years, but luckily we have some cousins who help us out and let us know when he is heading our way. And while he follows the game and fish laws to the letter, he has a hidden still on his land where everyone knows he makes his own moonshine, so he ain’t perfect either. There is only one road in to our lake here in Canadensis, and that road passes right through Possum Hollow where our Aunt Claribel Mc Coy lives. She sits quietly rocking on her front porch, smoking her corn cob pipe, and doesn’t miss a thing happening in the hollow. So, when Warden Hanley comes driving through town heading in our direction, she gits on her CB radio and calls us to let him us know he’s on his way. Now, we don’t stop fishing just cause this idiot is coming our way, we simply disguise ourselves. We dress up as Indians (ya all remember the Boston Tea Party?), and row our boats to the middle of the lake. Hanley arrives at the lake, checks us out from the shore with his binoculars, but really can’t tell who is who. Not to give up too easily, he heads right back down to the hollow and goes directly to the Justice of the Peace office to try and get a warrant for our arrest. Of course, Aunt Claribel sees this and gives us the heads up on the radio.

replied Hanley. “Well, what kind were they? Shawnees, Iroquois, Mohicans? I need to know to make out the warrant” said magistrate Mc Cool. “I don’t know for sure, but I saw them” replied Hanley. “You been in your whisky still today Hanley? Maybe you should go home and sleep this one off.” said magistrate McCool. Warden Hanley then stomped out of the office, cussin’ and swearin’ all the way. One would think that when people have the names Mc Coy and Mc Cool that they might be kin. Warden Hanley just couldn’t figure that out. And, when all the fishin’ was done for the season, the trout nicely smoked and packed up, we divvied up the catch so all got their share. And, to insure that we could keep Warden Hanley at bay again next year, we sent packs down to Aunt Claribel in Possum Hollow and cousin Harvey Mc Cool, the Justice of the Peace, for their shares. Kin take care of kin, and that’s tough luck Warden Hanley ! Well folks, thanks for stopping by, and remember, if you’re lucky enough to live in the mountains, you’re lucky enough!

Boots

(Footnote: The characters in this story are fictional, and any similarity to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Especially Warden Hanley )

When he walks into the Justice of the Peace office, magistrate Harvey Mc Cool is sitting behind his desk. “What’s up Hanley” says Harvey, “I’ve been expecting you”. “Well” says Hanley, “There’s a bunch of Indians fishing with dynamite up on Big Beaver Lake and I need a warrant for their arrest. “Really” said magistrate McCool. “You know there haven’t been any Indians in these parts for years”. “I’m telling you I saw them”

Illustrations by Bruce Hutchison Boots McCoy is a Pocono native and lives in a log cabin deep in the woods of Canadensis with his dog, “Ginger.” He spends most of his time hunting and fishing, but sometimes when he gets into the homemade whisky from his still, he takes naps that last for three days and nights.