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83 YEARS OF PUBLICATION

February 8, 2014

29 issues published annually with a controlled complimentary distribution through resorts, hotels, motels, cottage colonies, information centers & travel bureaus, places of interest, realtors, and developers.

Cover Photo: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Inset Photo: Sculpted Ice Works

Edwin R. Miller, II Publisher

It’s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count!.......................................... 6

Aimee L. Kohler

Valentine’s Weekend at Mountain View Vineyard............................... 11

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Ehrhardt’s hosts Valentine’s Dinner Theater........................................ 14

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Tobyhanna Ice Harvest set for February 15.......................................... 20

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Shawnee Mountain hosts Cancer Awareness Weekend...................... 24

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Take the Paupack Plunge!...................................................................... 30 COMING EVENTs..................... 4 Antiques............................. 13 DINING................................. 26 ENTERTAINMENT.................... 14 Galleries & Museums........... 15 Lodging.............................. 28

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Now through Sunday, February 23: Crystal Cabin Fever presents “Around the World in ICE,” Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, www.crystalcabinfever.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. See sparkling replicas of natural and manmade attractions, ride a 50-foot dual-run ice slide, see demos and competitions, and enjoy tours, tastings and more fun for the whole family! Admission is $15 for

adults and $10 for children three and older. See website for details.

Now through Sunday, February 23: Legally Blonde: The Musical, The Shawnee Playhouse, River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 4215093, www.theshawneeplayhouse. com. Don’t miss this feel-good musical comedy! See website for show times and details.

Saturday, February 8: Winter Festival & Beer Garden, Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (855) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. 2 to 5 p.m. Quench your thirst after a day on the slopes! Enjoy endless

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Saturday, February 8: Comedian Darrell Hammond, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, www. mohegansunpocono.com, (888) WIN-INPA. 8 p.m. Get ready for a night of laughter when longest running Saturday Night Live cast member and applauded impressionist Darrell Hammond stops by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs!

Saturday, February 8: Jam Tasting, Daley Chocolates, 2557 Route 940 Pocono Summit, (570) 8391092. Noon to 3pm. Marty Pizzuti, of Marty’s Home Kitchen, will be introducing his two new Valentine’s Day flavors—Queen of Hearts (apple cider and cinnamon RedHots) and Fred & Ginger Pear (red pears and (Continued on Page 6)

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Saturday, February 8: The First Annual Authors Festival, The Hawley Silk Mill, Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, (570) 390-4747, artontheedgepa@gmail.com. Noon to 5 p.m. Mimi Steffen will join several other authors, including Clara Gillow Clark, Tom Kane, Lindsay Barrett George and Will Wyckoff, for discussion and book-signing at the First Annual Authors Festival.

Saturday, February 8: Valentine’s Open House Workshop, The Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, www.waverlycomm.org. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Children are welcome to participate in card-making, Valentine’s Day crafts, games, cookie-decorating and other fun activities. A donation of $5 per family is requested to cover the cost of supplies. See website for details.

Saturday, February 8: Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www. skicamelback.com. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

See website for details.

Saturday, February 8: Brodhead Watershed Association (BWA) Intro to Geocaching, Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 9 a.m. to noon.

This beginners’ class is free to BWA and EE Center members. Cost to all others is $5. Participants must have a Geocaching application on a smartphone, and must register through www.geocaching.com prior to class date. To register for the class, e-mail brodheadwatershed@gmail. com.

Saturday, February 8: Eagle-Viewing Bus Trip to The Upper Delaware River Region, The Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Winter Field Office, Lackawaxen, (570) 226-3164, (845) 583-1010, info@ delawarehighlands.org. 9 a.m. to

noon. Join members of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy on a guided eagle-viewing bus trip! Learn from an expert and look for magnificent bald eagles! Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Participants are advised to dress in layers, and bring binoculars and a bagged lunch.

Pre-registration is required. Call for details.

Saturday and Sunday, February 8 & 9: Cancer Awareness Weekend, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-7231, www. shawneemt.com. Saturday: Paint the Mountain Pink to benefit the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund.

Sunday: The Joe Reisle Memorial Race to benefit the American Cancer Society. See website for times and details.

Sunday, February 9: Winter Waterfalls Hike, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Winter is a wonderful time of year to enjoy waterfalls! See them as they cascade

It’s Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count !

The 2014 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), a four-day event that generates a real-time snapshot of bird life in the U.S. and around the world, will run from Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17.

Birdwatchers of all ages and experience levels are invited to serve in this global citizen science project. The event is a great way for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with nature and make a difference for birds. It’s free and easy!

Counts can take place anywhere! Simply count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the event and enter your sightings at www.

BirdCount.org.

Why count birds for the GBBC? Researchers use data generated by the event, along with observations from other citizen science projects, to get the “big picture” about bird populations. The information gathered by tens of thousands of volunteers helps track the health of bird populations at a scale that would not otherwise be possible.

Last year, more than 134,935 citizen scientists counted 34,512,432 Photo: Dorothea Schaefer birds in the first ever global bird count. More than 34.5 million birds and 3,610 species were recorded—nearly one third of the world’s total bird species documented in just four days!

Learn more about the count at www.BirdCount.org where you can get started by creating an account and downloading a checklist. On this site, you will also find photos, identification tips, sounds, maps and other useful tools to make the most of your GBBC experience.

“People who care about birds can change the world,” said Audubon Chief Scientist Gary Langham.

“Technology has made it possible for people everywhere to unite around a shared love of birds and a commitment to protecting them.”

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society with partner Bird Studies Canada. For more information, visit www.NepaAudubon.org or call the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society at (570) 253-9250.

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Thursday, February 13: Snow Moon Hike, Nescopeck State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums, (570) 403-2006.

6 p.m. Set out on the trail at dusk to enjoy a two-mile hike under a near-full moon. The February moon is known as the snow moon since the heaviest snows typically fall this month. This hike may be modified in the event of cloud cover. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Snowshoes may be available if more than 6” of snow is on the ground. Suitable for participants 18 and older. Admission is free. Call to register.

Friday, February 14: Eagle Watch, Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061,www. mcconservation.org. 8:30 a.m.

Join Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman on a field trip to the Upper Delaware River Region in

search of wintering and resident eagles. Cost: $20/non-member, $14/ EE Center member. Price includes van transportation. Participants should bring a lunch and binoculars and dress for the weather. Preregistration is required. Call for details.

Friday through Sunday, February 14-16: Valentine’s Dinner Theater, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-7355, www.ehrhardts.com.

Celebrate your love lakeside at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort! These delightful dining experiences include a cash bar cocktail hour, four-course dinner and a live stage show!

Tickets: $39. Seating is available by reservation only. Call for details.

Friday through Monday, February 14-17: The Great Backyard Bird Count, www.birdcount.org, (570) 253-9250. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience levels are invited to serve in this global citizen science project! Count birds anywhere and submit your findings online! See website for details.

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Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-0370, cookstournepa.com. Wide selection of popular cookware and unique kitchen gadgets.

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House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Selections include votives, jar candles, pillars and carved candles. Closed Sundays.

Stop in and dip your own wax hand!

Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments. Oil paintings on glass.

Jasmin Jewelers, DePue Plaza, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 8729797, jasminjewelers.com. Familyowned and operated. Specializing in fine custom jewelry and expert repair.

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Daley Chocolates & Supplies, Route 940, Pocono Summit, (570) 839-1092, daleychocolates@yahoo. com. The “Sweetest Spot in the Poconos!” Gourmet chocolate, candies, gift baskets and more!

Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373.

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Freeland Marketplace, 166 Foster Avenue, Freeland, (570) 636-1234, freelandmarketplace.com. Buy, sell and spend the day at your yearround farmers’ and flea market!

Find new and used toys, furniture, clothing, collectibles, crafts, jewelry and much, much more!

Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross. com. Pottery showroom, gift shop

Wildlife collections, stained glass, candle holders and incense burners, wood carvings, local artwork and custom tie-dye.

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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono. com. A must-visit Pocono destination offering great shopping, dining and entertainment. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop and Marshall Rousso.

Mountain View Vineyard and Winery, Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, mountainviewvineyard.com. Familyowned and operated boutique winery offering distinctive wine tastings, unique gift items and seasonal tours of the picturesque mountainside vineyard and new Mountain View Distillery. Ages 21+ only.

Pocono Auction Gallery, 212 Summit Avenue, Pocono Summit, (570) 839-1234, auctionzip.com— auction ID #5252. The Poconos’ oldest full-service auction gallery specializing in estate liquidations.

Public auctions offering antiques, firearms, coins, military items, furniture and collectibles.

Pocono Bazaar Flea Market, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 223-8640, poconobazaar.com.

Hundreds of vendors offering thousands of products. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 8396844, poconocheesecake.com.

Experience “Love at First Bite” at this Pocono landmark. Gourmet cheesecakes, baked goods and more.

The Quiet Man Bookshop, 1233 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 223-3565. New and used books and gift items. Open Thursday through Monday.

Second Story High-End Thrift, 756 Business Route 209, East Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Find unique treasures at this high-end thrift boutique! Shop stunning designer apparel, accessories,

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Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 5884807, startinggateonline.com. Find great gear from top-selling brands including Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others. Equipment rentals and services available.

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The charming boutique winery will host special Wine and Cupcake Pairing events on Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16.

Indulge in a glass of your favorite wine and a delicious cupcake from Sonia’s Sweet Inspirations! Select a red, white or sparkling wine and cozy up to a raspberry-filled chocolate mousse cupcake or a strawberryfilled vanilla cheesecake cupcake! The dreamy desserts are baked locally, and pair perfectly with Mountain View Vineyard wines.

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Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery is located on Neola Road in Stroudsburg.

Winter hours are from noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 5952501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials.

The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 620-0039, thevillagecraftersgallery. com. A country store and so much more! This three-story shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country décor, jewelry, pottery, florals, furniture, music and unique gift items.

The Village Quiltery, 2959 Route 611, Suite 103, Tannersville, (570) 213-0889, thevillagequiltery.com.

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Saturday, February 15: The Third Annual Paupack Plunge, Lighthouse Harbor Marina, Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 857-0220, www.paupackplunge.com. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations, $25 per plunger, benefit the Tafton Water Rescue Team and the Ledgedale Dive Team. See website for details.

Saturday, February 15: The Lorax, Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org.

Environmental Educator Darryl Speicher is a big fan of Dr. Seuss.

Join him as he recites many of his favorites from The Lorax to Yertle the Turtle. A wonderful time will be had by children of all ages. This one-hour program begins at 11 am. Cost: $5/ non-member, $3/children under 12.

EE Center members free.

Saturday, February 15: The Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest, Millpond #1, Lakeside

Drive, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-8205.

9 a.m. This authentic ice harvest features the tools and techniques used back when ice harvesting was a booming industry in the Poconos.

Weather permitting. Call for details.

Saturday and Sunday, February 15 & 16: Valentine’s Weekend, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www. mountainviewvineyard.com. Noon to 5 p.m. Indulge in fine wine and fabulous sweets at Mountain View Vineyard! Enjoy a glass of wine paired with a gourmet cupcake!

Cost: $8. Call for details.

Saturday and Sunday, February 15 & 16: Winterfest, Downtown Jim Thorpe, www.jimthorpe.org.

Celebrate the season in beautiful Jim Thorpe! This wonderful winter event features wood and ice-carving demonstrations, children’s shows, live music, horse-drawn carriage rides and more fun for the whole family! See website for details.

Saturday and Sunday, February 15 & 16: Subaru Winterfest, Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost

Mountain Road, Blakeslee (570) 4438425, www.jfbb.com. Sharpen your skills in clinics, test great gear during free demos, and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate! There will be displays, giveaways and more fun all weekend long!

Saturday through Monday, February 15-17: Fee-Free Days, Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, www.nps.gov/stea.

Steamtown National Historic Site will waive its daily entrance fee in honor of Presidents’ Day Weekend. See website for details.

Sunday, February 16: The 2014 Pocono Polar Bear Plunge, Henning’s Pond, Albrightsville, (570) 646-6600, mt.life@ymail.com. 1 p.m.

Minimum donations: $40 for divers, $1 for spectators. Proceeds benefit community member April Schafer.

After-party at Robert Christian’s Restaurant. Call to register by February 9.

Friday, February 21: The Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll at the BookHouse, Eastern Monroe Public (Continued on Page 13)

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A Taste of Antiques 4 U, Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 355-5955, antiquesVA.wix. com/Antiques. See history and memories from years gone by! Local and out-of-state deliveries.

Ann Street Treasures, 920B Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 8075555, annstreettreasures.com.

Antiques, home dĂŠcor, jewelry and accessories.

Backroads Antiques, 3424 Rt. 715, Henryville, (570) 872-9990, backroadsantiquespa.com. “From the rare to the collectable, from primitive furniture to vintage glassware and everything inbetween, uncover and discover what you think is extinct!�

The Glass Hat, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, wpsada. com. Featuring two floors filled with glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, kitchenware, Depression glass and more. Open daily.

Pocono Auction Gallery, 212 Summit Avenue, Pocono Summit, (570) 839-1234, auctionzip.com— auction ID #5252. The Poconos’

Coming Events (Continued from Page 12) Library’s Hughes Building, North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 4210800 ext. 312., www.monroepl.org/ bookhouse.html. 7 p.m. This blues program is hosted by producer, songwriter, performer and author Lamar Thomas. Admission is free.

Donations are gratefully accepted.

Refreshments will be available for a small fee.

Saturday, February 22: Decorate Your Own Mardi Gras Mask, The Shawnee Gallery, Worthington Avenue, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, www. shawneegallery.com. Make your own festive mask for Mardi Gras!

You’ll be the life of the party when you show your friends your handmade mask! Call for details.

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Saturday, February 22: Family Ice Fishing, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of ice fishing and try your luck on PEEC’s ponds! All equipment is provided. Licenses are not necessary. Space is limited. Call to register. Cost: $10/child, $5/adult.

Saturday, February 22: Pine Cone Birdfeeders, Chestnuthill Park, Route 715, Brodheadsville, (570) 992-9733, www.weposc.org. 10 a.m. to noon. Pine cone birdfeeders bring nature right to your door!

This program provides all materials necessary to make and take feeders.

See website for details.

Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and

Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com.

Free brewery tours are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. See the tanks and mills at the brewpub and learn how great beer is made! Tours are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. All ages welcome for tours; tastings restricted to participants 21 and older. Group tours available by appointment.

Ongoing: Saturdays and Sundays: Distillery Tours, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www.mountainveiwvineyard.com.

Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery is one of only two winery-distilleries in the state! Tour (Continued on Page 14)

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Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www. barleycreek.com. Great food, beer and live entertainment. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day at 12:30 p.m.

Drive, Hawley, (570) 588-8077, www.silkmillharmony.com.

Performances in the beautiful, newly renovated Boiler Room venue.

February 8: Harpeth Rising.

February 15: Wade Preston Valentine’s Show. February 22: Lyle Divinsky.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Live music on Fridays. Pub-O-Lympics every Thursday night. February 7: Nikki & Rocco. February 14: 30 Pack Lite.

February 14-16: Valentine’s Dinner Theater.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and much more!

February 8: Comedian Darrell Hammond. February 21: John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band.

Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill

Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-

0433, www.RobertChristiansPA.com.

Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.

February 7: Tom & Clarence.

The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. February 7 through 23: Legally Blonde: The Musical.

February 9 through March 9: Delval Divas.

Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com. Daily specials. Live entertainment on select dates.

Ehrhardt’s Offers Valentine’s Dinner Theater

Step out with your sweetheart and enjoy an evening of fabulous fare and laughs by the lake! Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort is now accepting reservations for its annual Valentine’s Dinner Theater February 14 through 16.

Choose your date night and delight in drinks, dinner and a live stage show in Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center!

Each romantic rendezvous begins with cash bar cocktails at 5:30 p.m. A four-course dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m. Local troupe the Ritz Company Players will present ‘Til Beth Do us Part: A hilarious comic romp about marriage. Seating is available by reservation only. Tickets are $39 per person.

For additional information, call (570) 226-7355 ext. 2, or visit www.ehrhardts.com.

An enchanting setting for any occasion, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort is located on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack at 205 Route 507 in Hawley.

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Ongoing: Locomotive Shop Tours, Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, www.nps.gov/stea. Join a Park Ranger or a volunteer on a 45-minute look at what it takes to maintain and repair steam locomotives. Admission is included in the park entrance fee.

Ongoing: Candle Making Demonstrations, House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 6291953, www.houseofcandles.com.

See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Dip your own “wax hand” between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. See website for details.

Ongoing: Winter Fun Package, Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) FERNWOOD, www. fernwoodresortpoconos.com.

Experience the thrill of snowtubing at Fernwood’s White Lightning

Snowtubing Park! Winter Fun Accommodation Package includes a two-night weekend studio villa stay and two snowtubing vouchers. See website for details.

Ongoing: ATV Tours of the Pocono Mountains, Back Country ATV Adventures, Grange Road, Mount Pocono, (570) 243-8877, www. poconoatvs.com. Enjoy exhilarating ATV tours of the beautiful Pocono Mountains! Reservations are suggested, but not required. Open daily. Call for details.

Galleries & Museums Information subject to change.

ARTSPACE Gallery, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, poconoarts.org. Fine art gallery administered by the PoconoArts council.

Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum, Route 611, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, coolbaughtwp.org. Military pieces, ice harvesting tools and artifacts, and early photos in the Wills Mansion.

Cresco Station Museum, Sand Spring Road, (Cresco Railroad Depot), (570) 595-6157, barretthistory.org. Antiques, war memorabilia, displays and artifacts.

Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570) 6362070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum.

Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. Ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot. Chateauesque mansion and grounds open seasonally and for special programs.

Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940 Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.�

Featuring original art by local artists.

Stroud Mansion and Library

Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum. com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. An authentic Pennsylvania German farmstead open seasonally and for special events.

Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, sculptediceworks.com. The Poconos’ Coolest Attraction! Open year-round.

Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery. com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts.

The Sherman Theater’s Living Room Art Gallery, Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-

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2808, shermantheater.com. A nonprofit art and community space in beautiful Downtown Stroudsburg.

Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps. gov/stea. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions.

Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical.org.

Stately mansion housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits.

Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.

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ATVs Back Country ATV Adventures at Memorytown USA, Grange Road, Mt. Pocono (570) 243-8877, poconoatvs.com. Guided ATV tours of the Pocono Mountains.

Open daily.

BOWLING Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-

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7625, splitrockresort.com. Public alley featuring eight bowling lanes, glowing pins, automated scoring and a state-of-the-art sound system.

HORSEBACK RIDING Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Yearround trail rides. “Stay and Ride” packages available.

Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides are offered during every season, seven days a week.

KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 420-5500; SSSpeedways. com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar

with full view of racing from lobby area. A minimum height of 54” is required to race (single). “Rookie special” and private parties available!

MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com.

Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season.

PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com.

Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball.

Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided.

SKI AREAS Big Boulder Ski Area, South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 4438425, jfbb.com. 15 slopes, eight lifts, terrain parks and snowtubing.

19 Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback. com. 166 skiable acres with 34 trails all lighted for night skiing. 16 lifts and the biggest snowtubing park in the USA! Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. 21 slopes, nine lifts and two terrain parks plus snowtubing.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, ski-bigbear.com. 18 trails and snowtubing.

full service retail store and shop with 35+ years in business. Large selection of skis, snowboards, snow blades and other snow sports equipment and accessories.

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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. Family and beginner-friendly ski mountain boasting 23 trails, two terrain parks and the Pocono Plunge snowtubing park.

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TENNIS Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Property features three indoor and eight outdoor courts with varied turf.

Professional instruction available.

TRAIN STATIONS Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more!

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The Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest

The 21st Annual Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest is planned for Saturday, February 15.

The highly anticipated community event celebrates the historic practice of ice harvesting and its roots in the Pocono Mountains.

Ice harvesting was once a major industry in our region. In the days before electric refrigerators, natural ice was used to preserve food in household iceboxes. Much of the ice distributed throughout the New York Metropolitan Area was harvested from ponds and lakes in the Poconos.

Each year, dozens of volunteers assemble to re-create the winter harvests.

Antique equipment is used to cut and extract ice from the Millpond, and horses are used to pull the heavy blocks up restored wooden ramps and into the nearby icehouse. The insulated house preserves the crop until summer, when local organizations use the ice for picnics and special events.

All are welcome to learn the lore, watch the action and lend a helping hand in the harvest! Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the icehouse is full (approximately 3 p.m.).

For updates and additional information, call the Tobyhanna Millpond Ice Harvest Hotline at (570) 894-8205.

Tobyhanna Millpond #1 is located at 2071 Lakeside Drive in Tobyhanna.

21 Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.

Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback. com. With up to 42 lanes and two “magic carpet� lifts, Camelback Mountain Resort boasts the biggest snowtubing park in the USA!

TUBING Big Boulder Ski Area, South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. Featuring a maximum of 15 snowtubing chutes and two tows. Single tubes only.

Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com.

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Camelback MOUNTAIN RESORT Exit 299 off Interstate 80, Tannersville, PA 301 Camelback Rd., Tannersville, PA 18372

Mountain STATS: 34 Trails • 16 Lifts Award-Winning Learning Center 4 Trails for Terrain Parks 100% Night Skiing / Snowboarding 100% Snowmaking Burton / Salomon Rental Equipment 8 Dining Options • Live Entertainment Biggest Snowtubing Park in the U.S.A. with 42 Chutes

570-629-1661 skicamelback.com

THE SKIERS’ RESPONSIBILITY CODE f Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. f People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. f You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. f Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. f Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. f Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

f Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

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I-80 Exit 284, Take Rt. 115N, turn left on Rt. 940W and follow the signs to entrance on the right

Mountain STATS:

24 Slopes Beginner to Expert 9 Chair Lifts Snowboarding Free-style Terrain Park 5 Snowtubing Chutes Smoke-Free Lodge

570-443-8425 jfbb.com

Shawnee Mountain

Ski Shawnee

I-80 Exit 309, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA Mountain STATS: 23 Slopes & Trails 2 Terrain Parks Snowtubing Park • 11 Lifts: 2 Quads, 4 Double & 5 Carpets Summit Elevation: 1,350’ Vertical Drop: 700’ Longest Trail: 5,100’ Average Annual Snowfall: 50” 100% Snowmaking l - Easiest n - More Difficult u - Most Difficult

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Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. Six snowtubing chutes and two tows.

Single tubes only.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-7231, shawneemt.com. Shawnee’s Pocono Plunge Snowtubing Park is equipped with single and tandem tubes.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, skibigbear.com. Two-hour sessions are available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

WATERPARKS

$5.00 OFF MIDWEEK snowtubing

Must be at least 40” tall to ride a snowtube. All activities are weather permitting. Valid non-holiday, Monday & Friday. May not be combined with any other offer. Expires April 15, 2014.

This coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Bill:905 One coupon per person. Excludes Tiny Tot Ticket.

Rt. 209 Bushkill, PA • 888-FERNWOOD • FernwoodResortPoconos.com

H20ooohh! Indoor Waterpark, Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-9111, splitrockresort.com.

Giant indoor waterpark includes family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools and Komodo Dragon: Pennsylvania’s first indoor simulated wave machine. Open to the public. Party packages available.

Shawnee Mountain hosts Cancer Awareness Weekend

Hit the slopes and have some fun for a great cause! Shawnee Mountain Ski Area will host a Cancer Awareness Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9.

On Saturday, all are welcome to Paint the Mountain Pink for breast cancer awareness. Guests are encouraged to dress in pink and participate in fun activities throughout the day. The first 200 guests will receive a free pink headband compliments of Shawnee Mountain. A raffle, to benefit the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund, will be drawn at 5 p.m. Prizes include a 2014/15 Shawnee Mountain Season Pass, a two-night stay at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, and a Flow snowboard with bindings. Raffle tickets are $10 each. Winners need not be present to claim prizes. For additional information, e-mail cabowyer@ptd.net or call (570) 977-0872.

On Sunday, skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the Joe Reisle Memorial Race Against Cancer. The intermediate-level course is set on the Upper Tomahawk Trail. The cost is $7 for two runs or $13 for five runs. A valid lift ticket is required for participation. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Nonskiers can contribute to the Race Against Cancer by purchasing “In Honor Of” or “In Memory Of” donation cards at Guest Services.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area and the American Cancer Society are working together to increase awareness of cancer prevention and to raise money for cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient services.

For additional information, call (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is located on Hollow Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware.

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A Closer Look at Crystal Cabin Fever

Sculpted Ice Works presents its eighth annual Crystal Cabin Fever event: Around the World in ICE February 7-23. In this interview, Ice Works’ Office Manager Kristen Johnson tells us more about the interactive ice display, its history, and how the event has evolved over the years.

TWIP: Take us through the history of Crystal Cabin Fever. How did the event come to be, and how has it evolved over the last eight years?

KJ: The event began over 8 years ago when Sculpted Ice Works was much smaller. Mark Crouthamel, Owner, wanted to create an event that would get people out of the house to enjoy winter. The first one was held at Tanglewood Ski Area. It was not too successful, a few hundred people came.

We grew from there, making the display much bigger and eventually added the 50 ft. ice slide, more vendors, and of course wine tasting. We now bring in over 12,000 people.

TWIP: This year’s Crystal Cabin Fever event is Around the World in ICE. Where did this theme come from, and what is the process for selecting themes each year?

KJ: We usually meet at the end of the previous year’s event and discuss different ideas for the next Cabin Fever. We sort of brain storm the themes and pick the one that we feel will have the most amount of potential sculptures.

We do this every year to pick the theme.

TWIP: This year’s event runs daily from February 7 through the 23rd.

When did you begin carving and setting up for the celebration?

KJ: We began to build Cabin Fever the first week in January.

TWIP: Approximately how much time has been spent carving sculptures for the display? How does your crew design and form each piece?

KJ: Overall I’d say that we take well over 150 hours with a team

to design, build, and carve Cabin Fever. Each piece is drawn out on graph paper and scaled to size.

Then we figure out the placement of all of the designs.

Next, we stack blocks of ice, using forklifts, to make the piece. The next step is the chainsaw! Then we finish each piece using small hand tools to add in the detail.

TWIP: Which sculpture has been the most challenging to create this year? What did that process involve?

KJ: The ice slide always requires the most effort. It is very large and we need it to be safe, so it takes the most time. We have to make the ice blocks and cut them all to a specific size—10 inches thick. We stack and carve them into the slide shape. We have to make sure that each block is placed perfectly to avoid humps and [ensure] safety.

It takes a team of 5-7 guys to build the slide.

TWIP: This year’s sculptures were carved from 100 tons of ice.

Where does all that ice come from and what will be done with it when the event is over?

KJ: We manufacture all of our ice in our on-site plant. We sometimes also get local lake ice, but this year we were unable to, so all of the ice is ours. We use 100 tons plus of ice each Cabin Fever. After the event, we let most of the ice melt on its own and some we haul out of the barn and let it melt elsewhere on our property.

TWIP: Guests are bound to be chilly after all of the icy entertainment. How can guests warm up at Crystal Cabin Fever?

What kinds of refreshments will be available?

KJ: We suggest cold weather gear.

To warm up, sit by the fire pit and sip a warm cup of hot cocoa, or visit the Settlers Inn stand and grab a cup of coffee with a drop of top-of-the-line liquor. Better yet, warm up in the Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum—the building is heated. As for refreshments, the Settlers Inn will be serving soup and other food. We will also have hot dogs and hot pretzels.

TWIP: Tell us a bit about the icecarving competitions. Will you have celebrity carvers? What are the times and dates for this year’s games?

KJ: This year, we will have some local celebrities compete for their favorite charities on February 8.

February 9 will be a professional elimination; February 22 will be an “Ice Fight” speed elimination theme, and February 23 will be a professional speed elimination.

TWIP: Access to the Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum is free during Crystal Cabin Fever. What can attendees expect to see on the tours?

KJ: Yes, the tour is included in admission. They can expect to see tools that were used to harvest ice from our local lakes, learn how ice was harvested before refrigeration, see how we make our ice now, and learn how ice sculptures are made.

TWIP: How can interested parties find out more about this year’s Crystal Cabin Fever event: Around the World in ICE? KJ: Please visit crystalcabinfever.com.

This year’s Crystal Cabin Fever event will take place at the Sculpted Ice Works facility on Route 590 in Lakeville. The display is open daily February 7 through 23. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. For admission rates and additional information, visit www.crystalcabinfever.com or call (570) 226-6246.

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Dining

Information subject to change.

Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399,

barleycreek.com. “Poconos’ original brewpub and restaurant.”

Hand-crafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day.

The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays.

The Cook’s Corner Family Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available.

Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 3929400, crescentlodge.com. Fine

Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Dave & Cindy Cook, PROPRIETORS Daily Specials s BYOB Homemade Soups s Catering Open Tues. thru Sun. 7AM - 8PM Closed Mondays

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Casual Dining in a Friendly Atmosphere

27 dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.

in or take out at this pizzeria and family restaurant. Catering and delivery services available.

A LL MWaterfront OTHERS R ECEIVE Ehrhardt’s A C ARNATION ON Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, M OTHER ’ S D AY (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com.

Family-owned and operated.

Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights.

Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570)

The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views.

Four-diamond AAA rating.

JR’s Deli, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-3354. Gourmet olives, sandwiches, salads, pickles and more. Daily specials and catering for all occasions.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono. com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets, Wolfgang Puck Express and more.

Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.

646-0433, robertchristianspa. com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.� Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more!

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Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-9111, splitrockresort. com. Multiple on-site dining destinations including Bel’lago Ristorante, Benchwarmers Sports Bar, the Galleria Restaurant and others. &IRE 'RILLED (AND #UT 3TEAKS s "URGERS s !UTHENTIC )TALIAN #UISINE +IDS -ENU s 3EAFOOD s %XTENSIVE "EER 7INE #OCKTAIL ,IST #ASUAL $INING s #ATERING s "ANQUET 0RIVATE 0ARTY 2OOMS Corner of Rt. 209 & Keystone Rd., Between Marshalls Creek and Bushkill 1 Fox Run Ln., East Stroudsburg, PA 18302

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Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages. com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round.

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Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge.com.

A classic country inn in the Poconos.

World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments

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Tokyo Tea House, Route 940, Pocono Summit, (570) 8398880, tokyoteahouse.us. Serving authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi, seafood, steaks, vegetarian specials and more. Closed on Tuesdays.

Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner menus and daily specials.

Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.

and suites. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack.

Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities.

French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor. com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa.

The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort. com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations.

Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages, deluxe suites and lodge accommodations. Superb on-site dining, sports and amenities.

Professionals & Services Information subject to change.

PROFESSIONALS Century 21 Select Group Blakeslee, 5651 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 643-2100, PoconoVacationsOnline.com.

Since 1979, we are proud to have helped thousands of families create a lifetime of memories in the Poconos.

Century 21 Select Group - Pocono Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines: (570) 646-3600, c21PoconoPines. com; and Route 940, Pocono Lake at Locust Lake Village: (570) 6468844, c21PoconoLake.com. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails and Pinecrest Lake.

Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing in

Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals.

Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com.

Designing and building awardwinning homes since 1978.

Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty, 1578 SR 903, Jim Thorpe, (570) 267-1565; 233 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 234-0633, poconomountainlakes.com.

Providing professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in the Poconos. Vacation rentals available.

Realty World - Long Realty & Appraisal, Kevin Long GRI, ABR., Broker, 5596 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 6462869, kevinlongrealty.com. Serving the Pocono Mountains Region for more than 39 years, Long Realty & Appraisal is dedicated to upholding the highest level of service and s s s s

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Yet, rampant speculative building in many parts of th Broker/Director/Author www.LakeNaomi.com and Timber Trails country Blakeslee Garage, Inc.,schemes Route 115 nearly collapsed their markets. To perpetuate the nonsense, strategic financing lured custom Carolyn Barcia Blakeslee, (570) 646-2494. ers deeper into the boiling cauldron. For home buyers and forNorth, speculators alike, mortgages were easily obtaine Major and minor state with little or no documentation. If you had a pulse, a mortgage was waiting.

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Thankfully, Lake Naomi~Timber Trails has been a different story. During the forty plus years we’ve been here Marianne Hajduk Keiper Plumbing Company, Lake Naomi there have been some violent swings in both the real estate market and the stock market. Very r and Detail Center Cathy McIntyre 990 Route 940 (Suite 103), cently, the stock market’s acrobatics were enough to give any sane person a concussion.

Here in our local re Lake, (570) 646-3222, John“Your Putriment Car Isestate market, we’ve remained rather steady. Did you know Pocono the average sale in the last 12 months is lower by Pampered with minuscule 1%? From June 2008, the median sale is up 7%!** keiperplumbing@gmail.com.

How is that possible? First and foremost, we are n Marilynn Putriment Residential and commercial Precision” in a primary home market. The vast majority of our homes are discretionary purchases and our clientele is mo Suzan Scheremeta plumbing. the Pocono Plateau 1969 first-time financially stableServing and financially adept thansince the average home buyer. If our clients aren’t paying cas Michael’s Flooring, Window, they’re taking plain-vanilla fixed-rate conventional mortgages.

We dodged the scathing sub-prime mortga • Commercial fiasco. Too few lotsResidential remain for overbuilding or speculative building to ever be a problem.

Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Affiliated Office: Plumbing Services Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, Every year, at Memorial we hold•our breath anticipating the new season. After reading in the media about th Carlisle Fiers, Jr. Well Pumps WaterDay, Heaters michcarp.com. One-stop shop weak markets in otherSeptic parts ofPump the country, we were particularly curious this year. Memorial Day weekend mar Repairs Diane Fiers for more home improvements.

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On Saturday, February 15, will leap into the icy waters of Lake Wallenpaupack to raise money forarticle localin the Lake Naomi Club newsletter, “Reflections,” that explains ho Hopefully, you have already read the dive and rescue teams. This exhilarating event, The Paupack the Wildlandsannual Conservancy, the Monroe County Open Space Program, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylv Plunge, will take place from 11 3 p.m.a on shores the of the nia a.m. haveto created planthe to protect 1,242 acre Camp Minsi from future development or commercializ Lighthouse Harbor Marina. tion. Camp Minsi is the Boy Scouts of America property immediately to the east of Lake Naomi that resid the property will be protected is not significant. What is significan

Members of the Tafton along WaterStillwater Rescue Lake.

TeamThe andexact the method Ledgedale however, is the factright that from all thatthe land will never be developed in competition to Lake Naomi~Timber Trails.

Dive Team will supervise as brave souls walk shoreline into the frigid lake. Fifteen to Virtually twentyall plungers be significance welcomed ininto the lakeswill of any the Poconos have already been subdivided and developed. Cam the water every 30 minutes. The ofofthis charity eventthat is has access to a sizeable lake, and, is right in our back yard. No Minsigoal is one thechilling remaining exceptions to raise money for the two local rescue however, weteams. will no longer have to wonder what will be built there. The answer is nothing... and in perpetui

A minimum donation of $25 is required for participation. All The property is about a third larger than Timber Trails, so it had the potential to be a competitor for many year divers will receive a complimentary Paupack Plunge t-shirt. Shirts will be available at the event. There will also be By removing potential development, folks looking for a quality lake community will have their sights focuse door prizes and gifts for the plungers whothan raise the Inside Trails. the Marina, attendees can enjoy live music, more acutely ever onmost Lake money.

Naomi~Timber warm refreshments and special “Plunge Day” sales. have to from Lake Naomi, and the lack of meaningful competition have a substa

All are welcome to takeNew the roads plunge or enhanced watch theaccess action the shore.

Costumes are encouraged for will divers effect suggested. on our future property values. the law of supply demand - we mere and spectators. Carpooling istial strongly Entrants under the We agedidn’t of 18create must have a parent or and guardian’s watchthe its plunge. effect. Registration forms are available online, and can be submitted on the signature and supervision during day of the event. In case of inclement weather, the Paupack Plunge will be rescheduled for Sunday, February 16.

For more information, visit www.paupackplunge.com or call (570) 857-0220. The Lighthouse Harbor Marina is located at 969 Route 507 in Greentown.

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