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Committed to our Community
November 2014
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Who Will You Vote For?
Do you know? I sure don’t. Do you know why? Because I have
no idea who stands for what. I can tell you who does NOT do what,
and I can tell you which candidates do not like each other. I know
that these politicians have spent in excess of millions of dollars to
tell me what I should dislike about their opponents. Why not spend
those millions to tell me what I should like about YOU? What will
YOU do, or what would you like to do, and then more importantly…HOW?
I am not really savvy on many political issues. But isn’t that
the point? Shouldn’t the candidates assume that I am like most
“lay-people”, and that I am not clear on the ins-and-outs of the
political system? Shouldn’t they be trying to clear that up for me?
Make their issues, and beliefs, and ambitions clear to me?
And please, don’t play with words. Don’t tell me in one breath
that you, for instance, want to limit a women’s right to choose, and
then when you are asked about it, claim that you are absolutely in
favor of women’s rights. That is a play on words. You can be both,
but your wording is intended to grab a larger audience by staying
ambiguous on the issue. Don’t say that you are fighting against
exorbitantly high property taxes while there is a fight going on to
lower them. You are not saying that you will fight to lower them.
In essence all you are saying is that you don’t want them higher.
Neither does any of us.
Give me a plan. Tell me what steps you will take to ensure women’s rights. Tell me your ideas on how to lower our property taxes.
Tell me what you feel about, and how you would try to help, our
homeless population and folks trying to find jobs. That is what I
want to hear. Stop telling me what the other guy isn’t doing and
start telling me what you are doing.
So…note to politicians everywhere, whoever you may be…
please, please tell me who YOU are. Tell me how YOU would
spend your time in office, and how you can help make my life, and
the lives of all your constituents better. Tell me how your ideas can
be put into action to better my community. Stop telling me what the
other guy is or isn’t doing. If you want me to vote for you, I need
to know where YOU stand.
Enjoy this issue.
~ Lisa
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Military Family Appreciation Month
Each year the President signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month. President Obama has said that our nation owes “each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the
members of our Armed Forces and their families. Behind our brave
service men and women, there are family members and loved ones
who share in their sacrifice and provide unending support.”
This annual proclamation marks the beginning of a month-long
celebration of the Military Family in which the Department of
Defense and the nation will honor the commitment and sacrifices
made by the families
Throughout the month of November, military families serving
around the world are honored through a variety of observances and
recognized for their commitment and the many contributions they
make every day in support of the military and our nation. Efforts
to recognize the sacrifices of the military family by Active, Guard,
and Reserve leaders are being joined and supported by DoD organizations to include the Army Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency, and others.
Community leaders, businesses, and military bases and posts are
teaming up to recognize military families through special events
such as: open houses, fun runs, family fun nights, and community dinners; discounts at MWR facilities, local business and sporting events; and special recognitions during community activities
throughout the month of November.
Contact your local MWR or Family Services offices to learn
more about events scheduled in your area. Tobyhanna Army Depot
has one of our local Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)’s.
They can be reached at 570-615-7150, or visit www.tobyhanna.
army.mil/community/mwr/mwr.html.
Scholarships Awarded to PV Grads!
Kristina Adams, daughter
of Elaine Adams of Kresgeville, received the GFWC
Western Pocono Women’s
Club $500 Scholarship. She
is attending Penn State University studying engineering.
Ashley Coleman, daughter
of Rob and Stacey Coleman
of Kresgeville, is the recipient of the Jacqueline Sue Coleman $500 Memorial Scholarship
sponsored by the Western Pocono Women’s Club. Ashley is attending Misericordia University were she is studying Occupational
Therapy.
Both girls are graduates of Pleasant Valley High School and are
enjoying college life.
“Big Enough to Deal . . .
Small Enough to Care.”
2 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • November 2014
Veteran’s Day Parade
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come out, be a part of, and
show your support for the men and women of our
Armed Forces. The Third annual Veteran’s Day
Parade will be held on Sunday, November 9, in
downtown Stroudsburg/East Stroudsbnurg.
Presented by Monroe County Veteran’s Association, the parade will start at 12:00pm, leaving
from Stroudsburg High School, and ending at
Dansbury Park, in East Stroudsburg.
Bring the family and come support our Veteran’s, and all our Servicemen and Servicewomen.
Any organization or group that would like to
participate may e-mail us for information at veterans@esu.edu.
Veteran’s Day Service
The American Legion Post 927, on Rte. 209
and Fairground Road in Gilbert, would like to
extend an invitation to the community to join us
for the annual Veteran’s Day Service held at the
Post on November 11, at 11:00 am.
Please join us in honoring the brave men and
women who have unselfishly and devotedly
served our nation to protect the freedoms we all
enjoy. Refreshments available after the service.
Save The Date! Altar & Rosary Society’s 2014 Craft Fair
The A&R Society invites you to visit, browse and holiday shop
the
many exceptional handmade items available at its annual Craft
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on the Saturday after Thanksgiving – November 29th - from
Erik’s Quality Construction
9:30am to 3:30pm, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in BrodAdditions Renovations
headsville.
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Our event will again feature a basket raffle, treasure hunt and
tricky tray. Plan to enjoy a delicious lunch at our food stand, and a
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wonderful selection of homemade desserts at our bake sale. Craft570-994-6616
ers are welcome to join the show on a first-come basis while limited spaces are still available. A $20.00 registration fee includes an
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8-foot table, and two chairs. Complete show details and applications are easily available at QOP’s website, www.qopchurch.org.
Pleasant Valley Community Outreach
We hope you will join us for a fun day of shopping, good food,
Pleasant Valley Community Outreach (PVCO) invites you, your
goodies and lots of holiday spirit! See YOU there.
friends and your family to their community Thanksgiving Dinner
on Monday, November 24, from 4:30 to 6pm. This meal is free,
and everyone is welcome.
PVCO is a group of people dedicated to providing a weekly meal
for those who enjoy sharing fellowship, and a hot meal with others.
They are located at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God church, 1
Warren Lane (off Weir Lake Road, between Rtes. 209 and 115), in
Brodheadsville.
It is that time of year when PVCO reaches out to the community
to help them be better able to help you. They would like to put
together 150 meal baskets to be handed out to deserving families
in our area who are in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. Each
Personalized Hardwood House Sign
basket will cost $25 to put together. If you are interested in sponwith minimum 200SF hardwood floor purchase
soring a basket, please call the church, or send a donation to the
(value $65) with this ad
address above, referencing “basket donation”.
We accept all Major Credit Cards
They are also collecting warm, clean coats and blankets in prepaph: 570-851-1504 • Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, next to Beer Nuts
ration for the colder weather. Donations can be dropped at the
M-F 9-5 / Sat 9-3:30 • www.mcwcustomwood.com
church on Mondays, from 1pm to 6pm.
If you would like to help, or need more information, they would
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Committed to the Community
P.O. Box 589, Gilbert, PA 18331
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Free Transit Card Pennsylvania residents 65 or older
are eligible to receive a transit card, which entitles you to ride
local transit buses at no cost during off-peak hours.
You must supply proof of age (such as driver’s license, birth
certificate, etc.) when applying for the transit card.
Transit cards are available at the Monroe County Transportation
Authority, P.O. Box 339, Scotrun, PA 18355, or by calling 570839-6282. You may also contact the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging, 724 Phillips Street, Suite 102, Stroudsburg, PA,
18360, or call 570-420-3735, or toll free at 1-800-498-0330. This
program is made possible by Pennsylvania Lottery funds.
If you are unable to get to a bus stop, there is the Shared-Ride
Program. Anyone who does not live near a local bus route is eligible for the Shared-Ride Program. This program provides curbside
transportation to Senior Citizens (over 65) for a reduced rate.
Registration can be made by calling the Monroe County Transportation Authority at 570- 839-8210, or you can contact the
Monroe County Area Agency on Aging at 570-420-3735, or toll
free at 1-800-498-0330. Proof of age is necessary. This program
is made possible by Pennsylvania Lottery funds.
FMI: www.gomcta.com.
4 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • November 2014
FREE Community Suppers
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, on Rt. 209 in Gilbert, will
hold two free Community Sunday suppers at the church, from 3pm
- 4pm, on Sunday, November 9, and Sunday, November 23 (our
Thanksgiving supper). The church serves portions of Monroe, Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Suppers will be held in
McCawley Hall at the church. In addition, the church will provide
lunch at 12:30 on Wednesday, November 19.
For more information, contact 610-681-6137.
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• Tractor Loader Backhoe & Dump Truck
• Brush Hog & York Rake, Light Excavating
• Fall Clean-Ups • Odd Jobs & more
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Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, with beverages
and dessert, will be held on November 22, from 4 to 7 pm, at McMichaels United Methodist Church, located at 104 White Church
Road, Rt. 715, McMichaels. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under eat free. Location is handicapped accessible. Call 570-629-1136 for questions. No reservations needed. Bring the family!
Veteran’s Support Group - VALOR Veterans Un-
stoppable program, a vet-to-vet counseling service, will meet every 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 7pm, at the Gilbert American
Legion Post 927 (downstairs), located at Rt. 209 and Fairgrounds
Road in Gilbert (tank out front). Participation is FREE.
For more information: Glen Lippincott (combat-wounded Vietnam vet) at 570-242-0810; 570-992-6038; email glipp@ptd.net;
lippincottg@gmail.com.
VETERAN CALENDAR
HELP US HELP VETERANS
Thank you to all those who have brought us photos of their soldier(s) for our 2015 calendar, which will be available for purchase
- at West End Happenings, West End Awards and West End Printing, and other locations thoughtout our community - starting this
month. (Please call for details: 610-681-8612.)
The cost of the calendar is $5.00, and all proceeds will go towards Valor’s Maj. Paul Syverson Veterans Sanctuary, located
at the former Hotel Jonas, on Rt. 534 in Jonas. The shelter will
provide housing, supervision and basic job-search skills for up to
fifteen people at a time. (Please see the VALOR facebook page for
volunteer opportunities.)
As you start your holiday shopping, please consider purchasing
one or more 2015 VALOR calendars to give as gifts to family and
friends. Inside you will find each month has been sponsored by a
local business, accompanied by some special offers.
Thank you, once again, for helping us to support the less fortunate in our community. ~ West End Happenings
2014 SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
sponsored by West End Happenings and West End Awards
West End Happenings and West End
Awards is a drop-off location for Toys
for Tots. New, unwrapped toys can
be brought to West End Happenings and West End Awards,
Monday-Friday, 10am-5:30pm. (See pg. 6 for additional dropoff sites.)
Community Coat Drive is now accepting clean/gently-worn men’s, women’s, and children’s winter coats. All
items collected will be distributed to West End Programs to
help West End Residents.
Community Food Drive West End Happenings and West
End Awards will be a drop-off location for non-perishable
food items (check expiration dates), diapers, baby wipes, baby
ointment, etc. Don’t forget pets! All donations will remain in
Monroe County to stock local families’ pantries during the
holidays.
Please bring all donations to West End Happenings and West
End Awards, on Rt. 209 in Gilbert, during business hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5:30pm. For more information: 610-681-8612;
610-681-6467. We are now accepting donations. Thank you.
Bazaar, Bake Sale & Auction St. Matthews UCC,
Sunday, November 8, from 9am-2pm, Kunkletown Firehouse.
Baked goods, soup sale, auction, raffle and more! Refreshments:
homemade soups and fillings, hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbeque.
You can place your filling order; pick-up November 21.
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CUSTOM FRAMING
FREE Single Mat OR Glass Upgrade
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Still Waters Art & Works
Alice Prall 570-992-2170 by appointment
Save the Date: SENIOR PROM (for senior citizens)
Come to the Centennial Ball, “Pick Your Favorite Decade”, on
Sunday, November 16, 1pm-4pm, at the Pocono YMCA, Main
Street in Stroudsburg. Entertainment will be provided by Riverside
Ribbon Band. The charge is $7.00 in advance; $10.00 at the door.
For more information, contact the Monroe County Area Agency
on Aging: 570-420-3735; 1-800-498-0330.
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send items to our soldiers, on Saturday and Sunday, November 8th
and 9th, from 10am to 6pm at the American Legion in Gilbert.
Anyone wanting to help and/or anyone having any items to donate,
please stop in to see us during those hours.
We are also looking for names and addresses of soldiers to be
included in this special holiday shipment. The forms for the soldiers name and addresses can be found on our web site at www.
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2014 Locations
Toys for Tots schedule of events starts October 1st - all boxes will be in place at the collection points. December 7th is the
Stroudsmoor Country Inn Christmas Tree lighting, which is open
to the public. Please bring a toy.
The last day toys will be collected is December 10th, with distribution on December 13th. Toys are only distributed to those
who have registered with a certified agency, such as the Salvation
Army, Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network or other agencies.
Locations with drop boxes are as follows:
Pleasant Valley Elementary 610-681-3005
Pleasant Valley Intermediate
610-681-3091
Polk Elementary 610-681-3091
American Legion 610 681-5838
Kinsley’s ShopRight 570 992-2666
Jeker’s General Store 610 891-4360
Dollar General (Brodheadsville) 570 992- 1728
Dollar General (Rt. 115, Effort)
570 620-9104
First Niagara Bank of Kresgeville 610 681-5777
Western Pocono Community Library 570 992-7934
Cherry’s Sunset Restaurant 610 681- 4482
Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company 610 681- 4370
Polk Township Municipal Building 610 681-2888
Chestnuthill Twp Park 570 992-1274
Chestnuthill Twp Municipal Build 570 992-7247
Ross Township 570 992- 4990
West End Awards 610 681- 6467
West End Printing
610 681- 6154
West End Happenings
610 681-8612
Homestead Veterinarian Clinic 570 620- 0528
Mrs. Bush’s Adult care 610 381- 3713
A Cut above Salon and Spa 570 992-7676
Brodheadsville Chevrolet
570 992- 0200
Curves of Brodheadsville 570 992-1300
Getz Personal Care 570 629-1334
Personal Touch Cleaners 570 992-3181
Eldred Twp Municipal Building 610 381- 4252
YMCA (Eldred Location) 570 807- 3068
Struadsburger’s Insurance Agency 610 681- 4005
Lynn’s Motel Bar & Lounge 610 681- 4166
West End Physical Therapy 610 681- 3637
Wells Fargo Bank 570 992- 0184
Advanced Auto Parts (Brodheadsville) 570 992- 4592
Beltsville Beverage 610 681- 2739
Armory Gun Shop 610 681- 4867
Brooklyn Bridge Bagels 570 629- 0888
Relay for Life 570 688-9304
Spinellis Pizzeria 570 402-2700
Dunkelberger’s 570 992-3865
StarBites Take Out 610 951-4304
Jackson Township Municipal Build
570 629-0153
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Kookies, Krafts & Kris Kringle
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tures taken with Kris Kringle and have an opportunity to decorate
Powerwashing / Staining Decks and Houses
a kookie. There will also be a story-telling area. Questions may be
Paper Hanging • Textured Ceilings
directed to Lioness Carol at 610-681-8135 or Lioness Maryann at
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for your holiday gift giving.
Due to the holiday, the November meeting will be on November
18th. The social hour will start at 6:00pm and the Lioness will in- Salem UCC Church - Rt. 209 and Gilbert Rd., Gilbert
troduce Cindy Starner as a guest speaker. The regular meeting will November Events
• Pancake & Sausage Breakfast: Saturday, November 8th, from
follow at 7:00pm.
8:30am -11am. Cost is $5 for 12 & over, $3 for seniors & children
5-12, and children under 5 are free.
Sun 12-9pm, Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm
• Christmas Tree Sale: Friday, November 28 through Sunday,
November 30. All trees cost $35 or under! Trees are provided by
Baumgartner’s Evergreens.
Preschool and Mommy & Me
Salem UCC preschool is up and running. We are opening a new
SUNDAY/MONDAY
EVERY DAY
SPECIAL
class in January 2015. The program for three-year-olds will be on
SPECIAL
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30-12:00. FMI call or text Anne
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Help Make Wishes Come True
Refer a Child, Become a Volunteer in Monroe County
Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia has ways
for Monroe County to help grant the wishes of children living with
life-threatening medical conditions. Local residents are encouraged
to become a wish volunteer and/or refer a child to Make-A-Wish.
Become a Volunteer - Currently, the local Make-A-Wish chapter is
working to grant 18 wishes in Monroe County and it needs kindhearted individuals to step forward and volunteer their time and friendship
in order to assist with wish fulfillment. Since 1987, there have been
200 wishes granted in Monroe County. To become a wish volunteer,
individuals must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal background check and attend a training session.
Refer a Child - Every wish starts with a referral – in fact, a wish is
not possible without one. Be the start of a wish-come-true today by
referring a child who is between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 and has a
life-threatening medical condition.
To learn more about referring a child or becoming a volunteer,
please contact Maggie O’Brien at 570-341-9474 or visit our website
at greaterpawv.wish.org.
Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia is a
non-profit organization that grants wishes to children, aged 2 ½ to
18, with life-threatening medical conditions. Currently, the local
chapter is one of the most active in the country, having fulfilled more
than 15,000 wishes. For more information, please call Make-A-Wish
at 800-676-9474 or visit the web site at greaterpawv.wish.org.
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Homemade Filling Sale
Pride In Chestnuthill
Pride in Chestnuthill (PIC) with help from our wonderful volunteers, picked up a ton of litter in the quest to keep our township,
clean and green, this year.
Have you picked up the latest issue of the township’s recycling
information booklet? Not only does it give you a list of approved
garbage haulers, but it tells you about our own recycling/transfer
center on Hillcrest Dr. The booklet lists what you can recycle a lot
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which is at no cost to you), plus map, times and days of operation.
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You can also drop off your remaining bag of garbage (after all
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the recycling you can do), for a minimal charge. The booklet is
• Wired / Wireless Networking
available at the municipal building on Rt. 715.
“NO GEEKS . . . just
The annual Chestnuthill Township Beautification Award will be
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standing beautifying of their property. Previous winners not only
had a clean, well-kept property, but also planted a host of different
beautiful annual flowers. Remember, an attractive business, atChestnuthill Township Historical Society
tracts business!
The Chestnuthill Township Historical Society would like to
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 13th, 7pm at
thank Shoprite in Brodheadsville, who has graciously given us perthe municipal building.
mission to submit their register receipts as a fundraiser for our nonprofit group. You can drop your Brodheadsville Shoprite receipts
off to us at the Chestnuthill Twp. Municipal Building, or at our Thanksgiving FREE Food & Clothing Distribution
monthly meetings. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, NoThere will be a free Thanksgiving food and clothing distribution
vember 19, 7pm, at the park building, on Route 715. We bring in on November 16th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hope Fellowship
speakers, and plan future activities and projects each month. Please Seventh Adventist Church, located at 265 Polk Township Road, a
join us, to help preserve the history of our beautiful township.
half a mile beyond PV Elementary School. FMI: 610-681-3600.
St. Matthews UCC Church, on Church Lane, Kunkletown, is having a homemade filling sale. Orders are due by Friday, November
14th, to be picked up Friday, November 21st, 11am-2pm. Call 610381-2442 to place your orders.
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THANK YOU from Chestnuthill Township
Chestnuthill Township would like to THANK the following
businesses for their generous support:
Kinsley’s Shoprite, Brodheadsville WaWa, Pocono Mountain Dairy, West End Rent-All,
and all the participating groups and organizations that contributed to the success
of the Community Day Celebration at the Township Park on September 21, 2014.
AC Moore • Adam Jacob • AIG Insurance
American Cancer Society
American Legion Post 927
Animal Welfare Society of Monroe
Carbon-Monroe-Pike MH/DS
Chestnuthill Township Historical Society
C & J Mountain Warriors
Dance 'til Dawn • Eastern PA Animal Alliance
Ellie the Krafty Klown • Fairview Seniors
Freedom Gymnastics
Girl Scouts • Girls on the Run
Italian American Heritage Club of Mon. County
Local Boy Scout Troops 98, 101, 113, Pack 98
Mike Pilgermayer • Monroe Animal League
Monroe County Area Agency on Aging
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Monroe County Municipal Waste Authority
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Northampton Community College
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church
Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van
Pennsylvania State Police - Fernridge
Pleasant Valley Assembly of God
Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network
Pleasant Valley Girls Lacrosse Booster Club
Poc. Animal Rescue
Poc. Area Dance Association
Poc. Health Systems
Poc. Mountain Art Group
Poc. Olde Tyme Tractor Club • Poc. YMCA
PVYA Girls Lacrosse
Samantha Bartholomew • Steel Creek
Tobyhanna Army Depot Safety House
Waggin Tails Pet Rescue
West End Academy of Dance
West End Community Ambulance
West End Fire Company
West End Little League
West End Park & Open Space Commission
West End Rotary Club
West End Soccer League • West End Wings
Western Pocono Community Library
Western Pocono Lioness Club
Western Pocono Women's Club
Zion United Lutheran Church
ZUMBA with Leslie Glover
Craft Fair & Bake Sale
The Blue Ridge Hook & Ladder Fire Company Auxiliary is having a Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Sunday, November 23, from
10am to 3pm. This runs the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
There will be crafts, including hand-knitted sweaters, crocheted
items, natural soaps, gifts for the home, Liztech Pins, Ladies Auxiliary cookbooks and many other items. Come join the fun and have
your picture taken with Santa from noon-2pm! Quilt raffle drawing, bake sale, and lunch will be served.
Buy some gifts for Christmas. Please come out and support your
local fire company. The firehouse is located on Rt. 115, across
from Ye Olde Saylors Inn, in Saylorsburg.
VENDORS WANTED for craft fair tables. Tables are $15. Reserve now by calling Brenda at 610-802-1657.
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Office hours by appointment: 570-992-5779
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Who Inspires You?
November is “National Inspirational
Role Models” Month
In a time where some of our role models are
acting not so “role model” worthy, we’d like to
know who YOUR role model is. Who is that person, famous or not, alive or passed on, for you?
The person who, when you think of them, makes
you want to do more and be more. The person
who you admire, or aspire to?
Inspiration can lift us up, and gives us a natural
“high”. It can empower us to believe all things
are possible. We get excited. It can give us courage we may not otherwise have: courage to take
risks, accept and overcome criticism, do what is
meaningful, make the conscience decision to be
different, work and live outside of the norm.
People inspire us into action to change our
lives, to make different choices, to make a difference.
Are those who inspire us perfect? No. Not at
all. Inspiration creates everyday heroes who ask
for nothing in exchange for taking enormous
risks with their lives, careers, and often everything material they own.
So who inspires you? Send a small blurb to
info@westendhappenings.com, and we will print
the thoughts that most inspire us.
Young At Heart Seniors, a group
of seniors who are 55+ years old, will be meeting at the Polk Twp.
Fire House Social Hall, in Kresgeville, on Monday, November 3
and Tuesday, November 18, at 10:30am, for their regular meetings.
On November 3, there will be a Chinese Auction and refreshments, and on November 18 we will have our Annual Thanksgiving Covered Dish lunch.
Visitors are welcome. FMI: Janet at 570-722-3895.
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Ross Twp. Needs Your Help! The Playworld Systems Monroe County’s 98th Annual Meeting
and Volunteer Recognition Banquet
The public is invited to celebrate 98 years of Penn State Extension in Monroe County, the 100th anniversary of the signing of the
Smith-Lever Act, which began the nationwide Cooperative Extension system, and to recognize and thank all of our volunteers for
their dedicated service.
The event will take place on Thursday, November 13, at the
Shawnee Inn, One River Road, Shawnee on the Delaware, from
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The presentation will be from Rita Lacey from
Close the Loop. Close the Loop, founded in the Poconos in 2000, is
a pioneer in offering creative & unique products made from recycled plastics, tires & glass bottles. Waste materials are turned into
functional and durable products like landscaping materials, fencing
lumber, and glass mulch. The evening will include a brief business
meeting and recognition of Extension Volunteers.
The buffet dinner includes: New York sirloin with mushroom &
mustard sauce; penne pasta with eggplant, zucchini, tomato; and
Chicken Franchese. Also included are vegetables, potatoes, soup
& salad, assorted desserts, coffee, tea, and iced tea.
Reservations are $24.00 per person, and are required by November 3rd. Online reservations can be made at http://extension.psu.
edu/annual-meeting/monroe. Credit cards are accepted, or checks
Please contact Bernie Kozan at 570-992-9733, or call the Ross payable to “PSCE Program Account”.
Township office at 570-992-4990 to get your name on the set-up
FMI / Extension office: 570-421- 6430.
list, and be scheduled to help.
Thank you in advance for volunteering for you Community.
Company has generously donated a massive Playground System
for our Ross Township VanBuskirk-Haney Park, in honor of the
brave men and women who sacrificed so much for our Township.
There’s good news, and bad news. The good news is that we have
the system here in town. The bad news is, it is in pieces . . . a lot
of pieces!
If you could volunteer to give us a couple of hours of your time,
on Saturday, November 22, starting at 8am, to set up this extraordinary Community gift, we would be grateful! It would be a huge
benefit if we could gather helpers who have tools and experience,
but all hands are welcomed.
Happy Anniversary
Nana Barb & PopPop Frank!
West End Park & Open Space Commission
Your Community . . . Your Park
• ZUMBA: Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 6-7pm.
RIPPED Fitness: Tuesdays, 7:15pm. Both $5 each class at Chestnuthill Park.
WE NEED YOUR
• YOGA (2 FREE classes): Wednesday, November 12 & 19, 9:30am-10:30am,
Chestnuthill Park. All levels - bring your yoga mat.
• B-I-N-G-O Friday, November 21, 6:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm, Chestnuthill
Park. 50/50 GUARANTEED PAYOUT! Specials • Pull Tabs • Door Prizes.
• CRAFT/GIFT FAIR: Saturday, November 22, 9am-3pm, Chestnuthill Park.
Crafters and direct sellers will exhibit. Door Prizes and Concessions!
• Mark your calendar - SANTA will visit Ross Township Park, Saylorsburg,
on Saturday, December 6th, at 4pm, and the Chestnuthill Park, Brodheadsville,
on Friday, December 12, from 6pm-8pm.
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Register for events/activities at:
570-992-9733 or bkozen@weposc.org.
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has graciously donated a
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for the Ross Township Park
in honor of the victims of 8/5/13.
It’s here . . . but in pieces.
The install date is
Saturday, November 22, 8am.
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Smith hails from Effort, and is a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School
Class of 2014.
AL-ANON
Let It Begin With Me
Al-Anon meeting for friends and families of alcoholics.
Please join us for encouragement and hope at our anonymous
support group. We meet every Wednesday at 12noon, at Our Lady
Queen of Peace Church in Brodheadsville, in room 114a, next to
the Chapel. Please - no smoking. This is a closed meeting. If you
have any questions, please call Cynthia K. at 201-492-1551.
phone 570-629-2981
fax 570-620-0695
Helping Through PVEN
Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network (PVEN) would like to let
our community members know of ways they can help the less fortunate during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons.
~ Feed-A-Friend - The Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network is
participating in WNEP’s Feed –A- Friend, which will take place
through November 27th. This annual campaign, celebrating its
30th year, helps families in need during the holiday season. All
donations in the county remain in the county. Area businesses, organizations, and schools are invited to become drop-off locations
for non-perishable goods and monetary donations. If you would
like to participate in this program, please contact the PVEN Center
Director, Jennifer Strauch, at 570-992-3136 for information and
materials.
~ Sunday Evening With Scotty - St. John’s Evangelical Congregational Church in Stroudsburg is hosting a free Christmas concert
on December 7th at 7:00 PM. SUNDAY EVENING WITH SCOTTY, featuring Scotty McIntosh with friends. Scotty is originally
from Glasgow, Scotland and currently resides in Poplar Valley.
He has taken singing lessons from Sue Jordan, and was a member
of Praise Generation Choir, a three church choir, and later part of
the Sweet Spirit Gospel Quartet. He has also taken acting lessons
in New York City and has performed a large number of roles, primarily at Shawnee Playhouse, but also in New York as well as the
Shakespeare Theatre in New Jersey.
A love offering will be collected for Pleasant Valley Ecumenical
Network. St. John’s Evangelical Congregational Church is located
on 6014 Custard Road off Rimrock Drive, in Stroudsburg.
~ PVEN Christmas Angel Toy Registration - PVEN is currently
taking registrations for toys for children of families in need, who
could use some Christmas help. Please call ahead to check for registration guidelines. You may register on Tuesday mornings from
9:30 to 11:30 AM, or by appointment at the Center, located at the
corner of McIlhaney Road and Greenview Drive in Chestnuthill
Township. To make an appointment, or for more information,
please call 570-992-3136.
Heaven's Helping Hands is sponsoring a Thanksgiving
Feast for those in need or missing family on Thanksgiving Day,
Thursday, November 27th, from 1pm-4pm, at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 388 Polk Township Road in Kresgeville,
next to PVE on the left. Enjoy fellowship and a FREE MEAL with
all of the traditional trimmings.
Please call Heaven's Helping Hands at 610-381-5600 to reserve
your seat.
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for more information on these and other events.
Monroe Winter Farmers Market
New this year, we have partnered with the Sherman Theater in
Downtown Stroudsburg to stay open all winter long. The Monroe
Winter Farmers Market will offer great preserved goods, jams and
jellies, cider, baked goods, raw milk, cheese, yogurt, maple syrup,
farm fresh eggs, produce (while available), local wine, pet treats,
artisan soaps and more!
The Farmers Market will be open Saturdays, 8am to Noon, from
November 15 through March 28 (closed Saturday of Thanksgiving), inside the Sherman Theater, in Stroudsburg. Visit www.monroefarmersmarket.com for more information.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Extended To Those Who Lived for a Portion of 2013
Under a recent change, the Department of Revenue will now pay
property tax and rent rebate claims filed on behalf of claimants
who lived at least one day during a claim year and meet all other
eligibility criteria, according to Senator Pat Browne.
Surviving spouses, personal representatives and estates of residents who lived at least one day in 2013 may apply for rebates
on behalf of eligible decedents by the December 31st program application deadline. Claims will be paid based upon the amount of
property tax or rent paid during the claim year.
This recent change will benefit a number of families. Until now,
claims had to be for the full calendar year. Survivors of eligible
claimant should also file a claim for this rebate.
The Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible
Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50
and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners, and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
Applications are available by visiting the state Department of
Revenue’s website, www.revenue.state.pa.us, or by calling tollfree 1-888-222-9190. Claimants are reminded to provide all the
necessary income, property tax or rental information for their
claims to be processed accurately and quickly.
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Council co-chairs include John Siptroth, former Monroe County state representative, and Nitza Desire, manager
of Manpower in Tannersville. Other members include representatives from the offices of state representatives Mario Scavello and
Rosemary Brown, the Monroe County Transportation Authority,
Northampton Community College, East Stroudsburg University,
Tobyhanna State Park, and area faith-based organizations.
Youth interested in participating in Youth Today, Leaders Tomorrow Conference 2014 should call 570- 445-4292, or email communitypartnersofthepoconos@gmail.com to receive an invitation.
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November 2014 - Unity Month
The Monroe County Commissioners have issued a proclamation
commemorating November 2014 as Monroe County Unity Month
and urging community groups, businesses, and residents to organize
events and join opportunities for volunteer services throughout the
month that respect and showcase the increasing diversity of the people of Monroe County.
The proclamation was issued at the Commissioners’ October meeting at the request of the Monroe Council on Inclusion. The group has
been quietly meeting to seek answers to diversity issues, and explore
concrete solutions to implement programs and policies that address
the needs of the growing diverse population in the County.
“This proclamation also urges residents to celebrate the memory
of the late community activist Robert (Bob) Hillman and others who
early recognized the values of diversity and unity in Monroe County,” said Dagmaris Cabezas, co-founder of the Council along with
Hillman.
Cabezas announced that the Council is organizing a youth-led conference that will present an opportunity for Monroe County youth
ages 15-20 to speak out and create a youth-driven, summary document that will provide recommendations to policy makers on education, employment, diversity and other issues of concern.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, from 9 am - 4
pm, at East Stroudsburg High School South, and is being organized
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Library Events
• On Wednesday, November 5, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Western Pocono Community Library will be welcoming Gloria Waldron Hukle, the author of a New York Historical Book series including the
titles; The Diary of a Northern Moon, Manhattan: Seeds of the Big
Apple, and Threads: An American Tapestry, for a book discussion
and signing. Gloria’s latest edition to the series “Souls of the Soil”
is set to be published in 2015. Call 570-992-7934 to reserve a seat
and a copy of the book to be signed, book cost $20.
• Storybook Theatre announces 2015 show! Western Pocono Community Library’s Storybook Theatre announces that their 2015
production of Alice’s Adventures will be held on Saturday, February 21st and Sunday, February 22nd at 12 pm. Auditions for this
production will take place at the library on Thursday, November
6th, and Thursday, November 13th beginning at 6:30 pm. Positions
available for actors, actresses, stage crew, set design and costume
design. New members are always welcome; this group is open to
any student in grades 7 thru 12. FMI: 570-992-7934.
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Polk Twp. Hist. Soc. Christmas Gathering
Members and friends of The Polk Township Historical Society
will hold their annual Christmas Gathering on Monday, December
1st at Cherry’s Sunset Family Restaurant in Kresgeville. The buffet
dinner will be served at 6 pm at a cost of $22 per person (gratuity
and tax included). Reservations and payment are due by Saturday,
November 22nd. Please make checks payable to Cherry’s Sunset
Family Restaurant, and mail to the Polk Township Historical Society, PO Box 4, Kresgeville PA 18333, or give to Pat at the next
meting on November 3rd. For reservations or additional information, please call Pat at 610-681-8984.
The Western Pocono Women’s Club will be learning more about
the history of the West End at their November meeting, to be held
at 7PM on Monday, November 17th. The featured speaker for the
night will be Carol Kern, Director of the Western Pocono Community Library. Carol will be talking about the newest museum in the
West End, The Heritage Center of the Western Pocono Library.
All interested women 18 years and older are welcome to attend this
meeting at the Effort United Methodist Church.
On the second Wednesday of each month, the ladies of the WPWC
hold a cookie and juice social at Getz Personal Care Home. Now
that fall is here, they are once again meeting to make Quilts for
Kids. The goal this year is to beat the 50 quilts they made last year.
This busy service club continues to clip coupons to send monthly
to service personnel in Okinawa, Japan as well as collect clothing and diaper donations for Angel’s Closet, and food for the Effort Methodist Church Supplemental Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving
baskets. With the cooler weather upon them, the Western Pocono
Women’s Club ladies have taken up their knitting needles and crochet hooks to make chemo hats to donate to area hospitals, and hat
and mitten sets to send to the Miracle Network.
Be sure not to miss seeing the club’s award winning triangle
garden on Route 209 in Chestnuthill Township, across from the
Chestnuthill Diner. The garden is all dressed up for the Thanksgiving season.
The Western Pocono Women’s Club meets at 7pm on the third
Monday of each month, March-December, at the Effort United
Methodist Church, on Merwinsburg Road, in Effort. It is open to
all women 18 years and older. FMI: www.westernpoconowomensclub.org, email wpwomensclub@gmail.com, or call 610-681-4967
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Mt. Eaton Church Christmas Market & Bazaar
On Saturday, November 22, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Mount
Eaton Church will be having their Christmas Market & Bazaar.
There will be a bake sale, craft items, flea market Items, homemade
soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts and more!
Follow the signs to Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg. Address
is 7277 Mt. Eaton Road. For more information, call 570-992-7050.
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Thanksgiving Filling Sale
Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company in
Kresgeville is having a Thanksgiving filling
sale. Orders are due by Friday, November 21st,
to be picked up Wednesday, November 26th.
Small container is $10 (feeds 8 - 10 ppl), and a
large is $20 (feeds 12 - 15+ ppl).
To place orders, please call: 610-681-4370.
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper
Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company
presents an All-You-Can-Eat spaghetti supper,
on November 8th, from 4pm – 7:30pm, at the
main station, on Route 209 in Kresgeville.
Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under.
Tickets include spaghetti with/without sauce,
fresh salad, homemade desserts, Birch beer,
water, tea and coffee.
All proceeds will directly benefit the Fire
Company.
Pleasant Valley High
School will present the classic comedy, Cheaper by the Dozen, November 21-23, to kick off its 2014-15 theatre season.
Cheaper by the Dozen, based on the real life story of the Gilbreth
Family, is set in the 1920s, and tells the story of the well-known
efficiency expert Frank Gilbreth (Nathaniel Rhoads), an industrial
engineer and a leader in the field of Scientific Management, who
manages his family with the same efficiency he would expect from
a factory. Told in flashback style by two of the Gilbreth children,
Ernestine (Angelica Ramirez) and Frank (Kurt Ammermann), the
play captures the strictness of the efficiency expert father and his
underlying love and caring for his twelve children.
The main storyline of the play concerns the coming of age of
the eldest daughter, Ann (Hayley Blanding) and her rebellion
against her strict, father. Mrs. Gilbreth (Regan Welkey) provides
balance to the family with an even keel temper. Other family members include Frank’s mischievous brothers Bill (Kristian Henriksen-Shea), Dan (Luis Silva), and Fred (Jacob Westerman), and the
remaining sisters include Martha (Rachel Estrella), Lillian (Brianna Cicalese), Jackie (Grace Trebour), and Jane (Deanna Kahn).
The characters of Cheaper by the Dozen also include Dr. Burton (Andrew McDermott), Joe Scales (Nick Columbo), Miss Brill
(Amina Jones), Larry (Vincent Picciotti), Mrs. Fitzgerald (Erin
Tortora) and Tom, the handyman (Justin Edwards).
Cheaper by the Dozen will be performed at Pleasant Valley High
School under the direction of Dan and Marcie Mulligan, and with
production assistance from Carol Ring. In their twenty-first year
of directing plays and musicals, Dan and Marcie Mulligan are enjoying this experience of directing 1920s family comedy. Marcie
states, “The play brings a smile to your face as you witness the love
and frustrations of the Gilbreth family.”
Show times: Friday and Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2:00pm. Tickets: $6.00 adults; $5.00 students and can be purchased at the door.
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610-681-6116 / 570-992-5704
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Penn State Extension and Pennsylvania Office
of Rural Health Offer Help To Navigate Health
Insurance Marketplace
On November 15, residents of Pennsylvania who are without
health insurance will have the opportunity to enroll in a health
care plan through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
Created under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act, the Health Insurance Marketplace is a resource where
individuals, families, and small businesses can learn about their
health coverage options; compare health insurance plans based
on costs, benefits, and other important features; choose a plan;
and enroll in coverage.
The Marketplace also provides information on programs that
help people with low to moderate income and resources pay for
coverage. This includes ways to save on the monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs of coverage available through the
Marketplace, and information about other programs, including
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
The Health Insurance Marketplace is a unique opportunity for
previously uninsured consumers, small businesses, and others
to shop for health insurance and compare plans at one location.
The next enrollment period runs from November 15 to February
15, with coverage beginning as early as January 1, 2015.
To assist consumers in using the Health Insurance Marketplace, Penn State Extension and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health have launched a website, “Health Insurance and You”
designed to be a one-stop resource for information on the Marketplace, the benefits of health insurance, a county-by-county
listing of “patient navigators,” and other resources. The website
can be accessed at extension.psu.edu/health/insurance.
The website provides extensive resources that are just a keystroke or phone call away for Pennsylvania shoppers who want
to do their homework before deciding which policy to buy, according to consumer-issues specialist Cathy Bowen, professor
of agricultural and extension education in Penn State’s College
of Agricultural Sciences.
“We have consolidated many of the key reliable resources for
consumers in a no-frills format,” she said, noting that most of
the references are from the federal government and nonprofit agencies and are designed to provide unbiased information.
Added Lisa Davis, director of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural
Health and outreach associate professor of health policy and administration at Penn State, “Those who are eligible to get their
health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace
need to have a good understanding of the basics of health insurance and how to apply for benefits. These webinars will give
the information needed to get enrolled or resources for more
information.”
As an additional resource, three one-hour webinars are planned
that will focus on the specifics of the Health Insurance Marketplace, enrollment, and local resources for consumers interested
in health insurance. The webinars are planned for noon on November 14 and December 5. To register for one of the webinars,
go to http://extension.psu.edu/health-insurance-webinars.
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2nd Annual Project One Step Concert
Benefits Local Programs
Project One Step takes another ‘step’ with the return of Pepper
Choplin on Saturday, November 15, for a benefit concert at 7:30
pm, in the Stroudsburg High School Auditorium. This event will
feature the world premier public performance of “Images of Adoration”, a new Choplin cantata. The composer will be conducting a massed volunteer choir from Monroe County churches and
musicians and a full orchestra under the direction of Betsy Clark
Bouselli. Leading up to the feature selection, local artists Nicole
Rideout, Robin Smith, and Andy Waddell will perform, as will
Mr. Choplin.
This event is sponsored by Pocono Alliance. All proceeds from
the concert will benefit the Bridges Out of Poverty program, the
Valor Clinic Foundation, C.A.M.E. Food Pantry, and Feeding
Families Ministry, Inc.
Concert attendees are also encouraged to bring a food donation
to directly support the hungry in our community. Tickets are $15
per person and should be ordered through the website www.projectonestep.org or by telephone at 570-476-4223. Anyone who
wishes to contribute in any way to this event can call Project One
Step or visit the website, at www.projectonestep.org.
“Happy Thanksgiving”
from
Playtime Learning Center
As the owner and director of Playtime
Learning Center, I hope you will come
visit and meet my wonderful staff.
I am so blessed to work with such a
great group of women. Thank you
to you all for your continued love,
dedication, and supoort of the children,
their families, each other, and me.
- Miss Debi
Miss Rosie, Miss Alyssa, Miss Kitty,
Miss Amanda, Miss Countney, Miss Joan
570-992-3935 • www.playtimelc.com • Old Rt. 115, Saylorsburg
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Events
• The cooks at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church are in the kitchen again! This time, we’ll be serving a fall favorite, Pork’n’Sauerkraut, at our November 15 dinner. Served family style from 3:30-7
p.m., the dinner will include roast pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, applesauce, home-baked dessert, and beverage. The dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12, and
24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICES • WE RETURN ALL CALLS
free for children under age 5. Take-outs can be prepared while you
Specializing in Danger Trees and All Phases of Tree Care
wait. For questions or more information, call 570-992-7311 and
leave a message...we’ll return your call.
• Newly added to the calendar at St. Peter’s UMC is a Pampered
We accept major credit cards.
• Veteran Owned Business
Chef brunch & demonstration on Saturday, December 6th, begin• Fully Insured / ACRT Certified
Steve: 570-656-3740
ning at 10:30 a.m. Come join us to sample a dish prepared onsite,
• 60-Ft. Bucket Truck
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using the Pampered Chef products, from spices to utensils to cook• Landscape / Lawn Care • Saw Repair
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• Senior Citizen & Military Discounts
to-make Christmas gifts using Pampered Chef utensils and some
ingenuity! Call 610-381-2810 and leave a message prior to DecemMcMichaels United Methodist Church Breakfast
ber 4th to let us know to expect you!
• November 8 / 8am-10:30am: All-you-can-eat donation-only
St. Peter’s is located at 924 Route 115, Saylorsburg, next to the
new Dollar General.
breakfast. Take-out available. Full breakfast served.
• December 13 / 8am-10:30am: All-you-caneat donation-only breakfast. Christmas cookie
since 1972
basket sale too! Take-out available. Full breakwww.monroehearingaid.com
fast served.
Brodheadsville
• Stroudsburg • Tobyhanna
For more information, call the church at 570629-1136. All are welcome. The church is located at McMichaels United Methodist Church,
Rt. 715 & White Church Road, McMichaels.
Church is handicapped accessible.
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Monroe Hearing Aid Center
570-476-hear (4327) • 570-424-5580
Located in Kinsley’s ShopRite Plaza
inside the Brodheadsville Eye Care Center
“Are you ready to Hear Better for the Holidays?”
Art On The Mountain
The 4th Annual Art
on the Mountain Art Show & Sale, to be held
on November 15 & 16, from 10am to 4pm
at Hope Lodge at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,
will feature regional painters, photographers,
sculptors and artisans. The Lodge will house
60+ artists and artisans on two floors. The artwork on sale will fit any budget and taste.
EZ Bumps bar will be open with light refreshments and musical entertainment. Come
join us for a casual and fun look at some of
the area’s most talented artists! Admission and
parking is free!
• Hearing Aid Batteries
and Accessories
• House Calls Available
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AARP Driver’s Safety Class
In cooperation with the AARP, Chestnuthill Township will be
offering the 8-hour AARP Driver Safety class at the Chestnuthill Park building on Route 715, half a mile north of Route 209 in
Brodheadsville. The AARP Driver Safety (formerly “55-Alive) is
the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course designed
for motorists age 50 and older. Nationally, over 600,000 drivers
take the course each year.
All automobile insurance companies doing business in Pennsylvania are required by law to give an additional minimum discount
of 5% to all qualified policy holders over 55 years of age who take
the course. Some insurance companies extend the discount courtesy to all those over 50 years of age. Check with your insurance
agent to be sure you qualify. No tests are given and membership
in AARP is not necessary. Each person taking the course will be
given a completion certificate that is valid for three years.
The eight-hour class, taught by a trained unpaid volunteer instructor, is given in two four-hour sessions in a 2-day period (you
must attend both sessions). The eight-hour class is required for first
timers, and is also open to those who have taken the course previously. The cost is $20 per person, or $15 with an AARP membership number, payable at class time. The fee includes all materials,
including a workbook, which students may keep. Class size is limited, so you must register to assure placement in any class.
The Brodheadsville class will be held at the Chestnuthill Park
building on two Saturdays, December 6th and December 13th,
from 1pm to 5pm. FMI / to register: 570-619-4006.
Chiropractic and Scoliosis
submitted by Life is Good Chiropractic
We have all heard the common saying “as the twig is bent, so
grows the tree.” Keeping that in mind, it is easy to understand the
importance of the spine, which is the central structure of the human frame. The spine and its alignment are crucial to health and
wellbeing of the rest of the body. This is the main reason why the
scientific society spends a lot of time and money researching the
cause of scoliosis, and the reason why in 2004 alone 2.7 billion
dollars were spent on scoliosis treatment.
So far the cause of scoliosis is still unknown but American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates that 10% of children have
some sort of abnormal curvature of the spine. Some common treatments for scoliosis are bracing and surgery. Bracing does not always prove to be effective and scoliosis surgery is a very invasive
procedure.
Much research has been done on alternative healthcare and scoliosis without much promising evidence. According to the Scoliosis
Research Society, chiropractic care is the most effective in treating acute, scoliosis related pain. Considering that chiropractors are
spine experts and are trained in detecting not only scoliosis but a
wide array of spinal conditions, it is always a good idea to have
your kids’ spines checked so they can grow up with a strong and
healthy spine. Remember that as the twig is bent, so grows the tree!
Happy Birthday, Hunter!
love ~ the Neuberts
Curious about us? Check out our video on our website or Facebook!
We are so grateful and truly
appreciate all of the members
of this community that we have
the privilege of serving.
Life is Good with YOU!
Rt. 209, Brodheadsville
Most Insurances Accepted ~ Affordable Cash &
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Dr. Bryn Gillow
Life is Good . . . with Chiropractic.
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Holiday Grocery Bingo
The West End Community Ambulance Association and West
End Fire Company would like to invite you to our Holiday Grocery Bingo on Sunday, December 14th, at the West End Fire Company, Route 715 in Brodheadsville. Doors will open at 12pm, and
bingo will start at 1pm. Admission is $10 for 20 games of bingo,
4 grand prizes, of which will be complete meals. Beverages will
be available for purchase. All Proceeds will benefit operation expenses for both organizations.
For additional information, contact Lisa Hoffman at lisahoffman@westendems.com, or CJ Dickinson at 610-681-5810, ext. 4.
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Ring A Bell for The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army needs bell ringers for its Red Kettle Campaign this holiday season. There are two ways you can help.
You can become a Friend of the Salvation Army by volunteering
for just two hours of bell ringing. To sign up, contact Cari Friend
at 570-421-3050, or email at Cari.Friend@use.salvationarmy.org.
Or, if you have more time and would like to earn a few dollars
The Pocono Family YMCA: West End Extension Site
The West End Extension of the The Pocono Family YMCA is for the holidays, you can contact Jill Brink for details. She can
pleased to announce the addition of Pete Sarro to our fitness staff. be reached at 570-421-3050, or by email at Jill.Brink@USE.salHe will be bringing many exciting new classes to our location at vationarmy.org.
the former Eldred Elementary School in Kunkletown. Pete is an
IAAA certified personal trainer, CrossFit Certified, has a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and an extensive background in
group exercise.
In addition to our already popular regular classes like Senior-cise
with Lori and Desiree, Stability Ball with Lucy, and Gentle Yoga
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with Desiree. Pete will be teaching our new premium classes,
Functional Fit Basic, Functional Fit Advanced and Core Madness.
Functional Fitness allows you to work on the muscle regions and
systems targeting all the movements which allow you to function
at a higher proficiency during your day. Regardless of age, gender,
and fitness level functional movements are how we move through
our days as active members of society. Functional Fitness incorporates multiple functional movements in high intensity workouts
stimulating all core and major mover muscle regions. All workouts are scalable and based on different fitness levels but all will
increase how well you function. Functional Fitness classes are
available for the Novice to Advanced fitness levels.
Core Madness is a 30-40 minute class of core muscle work. This
class will work the transverse abdominals, oblique, erector, supine
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and other core muscles. This will help you tone up that “Tough – to
– Tone” midsection. Using constantly varied abdominal and core
muscle workouts each and every class, no two classes will ever be
the same. All workouts are scalable for all ages, genders, and skill
levels.
For more information, please contact the Pocono Family YMCA
at 570-421-2525 ext. 118 or the West End Extension at 570-8073068. Group fitness schedules, membership, personal training and
premium class information for the West End Extension can be
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found on the Y’s website at www.poconoymca.org.
KEEP YOUR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT RUNNING STRONG.
SERVICE IT TODAY TO SAVE ON COSTLY REPAIRS LATER.
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FALL PROJECTS
More Library Events
• Homemade Bread Sale. Western Pocono Community Library
will be holding a Homemade Bread Sale on Saturday, November
8th, beginning at 9 a.m. If you would like to purchase some of this
delicious homemade bread, plan on stopping by the library early,
as supply is limited. If you would like to help by baking breads
or rolls, including sweet breads, for this sale, please call Lynda at
610-681-5925. All proceeds from the Homemade Bread Sale benefit Western Pocono Community Library.
• Vendors needed for annual Craft Show at Western Pocono
Community Library! Western Pocono Community Library will
once again be holding the annual Craft Show on Sunday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor applications are now available at the library. Spaces fill up fast so act now. Space fee is $35,
which includes a 6-foot table, and one chair (vendors are not permitted to bring their own tables.) Deadline for vendor application
is November 10. For more information, or to register for the craft
show, please call the library at 570-992-7934, or Debby York at
570-994-2195, or email debbers718@gmail.com.
• Bookworms, WPCL’s adult book discussion group meets this
month. Western Pocono Community Library’s adult book discussion group, Bookworms, will be meeting on Thursday November
20th at 7 pm to discuss Sycamore Row by John Grisham. If you are
interested in joining our group, need to borrow a copy of the book,
or for general questions, please call the library at 570-992-7934.
• Seats are still available for the bus trip to New York City,
from Western Pocono Community Library! Ever want to explore New York City but didn’t want to worry about traffic and
parking? Now is your chance! Western Pocono Community Library will be running a bus trip to New York on Wednesday, December 3rd. The bus will leave the library parking lot at 8:30 a.m.,
and return to library parking lot approximately 8:30 p.m. You will
be dropped off and picked up in New York, on 8th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets. The cost is only $50 per person, and
includes transportation only. Your meals and entertainment are on
your own. Seats will sell out fast; reservations are due no later than
November 17. For more information, please contact the library at
570-992-7934.
• Vision Loss Program for children. On Thursday, November
13th, at 6:30 pm, The Monroe County Center for Vision Loss will
be visiting the library with their special children’s program. You
will have an opportunity to not only learn about important eye safety, but also to have your child’s vision screened. For more information about this program, please contact the library at 570-992-7934.
• International Games Day at the Library! On Saturday, November 15th, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, Western Pocono Community Library will be celebrating International Games Day with
board games, card games and interactive games set up throughout
the library for all to come and enjoy! Bring the entire family - we
have games for all ages and skill levels.
Happy Thanksgiving from West End Happenings & West End Awards
Please join us . . .
In honor
of Veterans’ Day,
we send a special
“Thank You”
to all veterans . . .
WE SALUTE YOU!
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We are hosting an
OPEN HOUSE
Friday, November 7th • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Please RSVP to: 610-381-3713.
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Harvest Festival and Yard Sale St. John’s E.C. Church of
Bartonsville, conveniently located on Custard Road, between Rimrock and Running Valley Roads (just south of Bartonsville), invites
you to attend our Harvest Festival and Yard Sale on Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00am-4:00pm. This event will feature homemade soups, sandwiches, baked goods, crafts and yard sale items.
On Thanksgiving Day, we invite those who are alone for Thanksgiving or struggling to put food on the table to come by for a
Thanksgiving meal between 2:00-4:00pm.
Our church is small, our hearts are big, and our God holds it
all together. Our address is 6014 Custard Road, Stroudsburg PA
18360. For more information, call 570-629-1875.
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Scammers Pose as Grandchildren
Pleading for Emergency Cash
Scammers now have a distressing telephone scam that’s increasing in popularity. The target? Grandparents. Scammers are thought
to be randomly dialing phone numbers until they reach someone
who sounds like a senior citizen. They then pose as a grandchild
who has been in a car accident and needs emergency money.
While many seniors have reported the scam without falling
prey to it, unfortunately, many others have been victimized. One
well-meaning grandmother sent $15,000 to scammers, thinking
she was helping a grandchild who had been in an auto accident.
Law enforcement officials are not certain how perpetrators are
obtaining phone numbers for so many senior citizens across the
U.S. However, it is believed that scammers are most likely calling
random numbers until they happen to reach a senior citizen. The
scammers’ basic tactic is to pose as a grand-child and let the unsuspecting grandparent fill in the blanks. For example, the scam
caller might say, “It’s me, your favorite grandchild,” to which the
grandparent will guess the name of the grandchild it sounds the
most like, and then the call proceeds from there.
Here is an example of someone victimized by the scam.
When the phone rang in the middle of the night, Vernon and Alice Miller knew some-thing was wrong. Alice said the caller told
her, “Oh, I’m sorry, Grandma. I’m really sorry to do this to you.”
She said it sounded a little bit like he was crying. The caller told
them, “I’m in trouble, Grandma. I’m up here in New York. I need
money. I’m in jail. I had a rented car, and I wrecked it.”
They thought the caller was their grandson, so Alice wired
$4,400. The caller said his calling card only had a few minutes and
he didn’t have much time, but could she wire the money within
two hours? He would call back in two hours to get the personal
identification number. (cont. right)
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(cont. from left, Scammers)
Once Alice got to Wal-Mart to get the MoneyGram, she wanted
to be safe about it, so she asked the clerk to tack on a security question, something only her grandson would know. But on the other
end of the transaction, nobody asked her security question to the
con artist. She had already given him the person-al identification
number, and that’s all the clerk asked for.
MoneyGrams use personal identification numbers instead of requiring ID to wire money. As long as you have the pin, you can get
the money.
A simple safe guard to this scam is to have a secret password
that your family uses in an emergency. Only family members will
know the password so the con artist is thwarted before any money
is wired.
If you have been a victim of a scam please contact the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Unit at 1-866-623-2137.
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Pets and Diabetes
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month
Lethargy. Excessive thirst. Frequent urination. If your pet is displaying any of these common signs, he or she may have diabetes.
If you didn’t know your dog or cat could develop diabetes, you’re
not alone. Many owners don’t realize diabetes can affect pets too,
so learning that your dog or cat has the condition can leave you
with many questions.
While there’s no cure for diabetes, proper care can help your
pet live a happy, healthy, active life. The more you know about
diabetes, the better you’ll be able to work with your veterinarian to
successfully manage your pet’s health.
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, the medical name for diabetes, is a disease caused by a lack of insulin that affects the level of
glucose, or sugar, in your dog or cat’s blood. The glucose comes
from the food that your pet eats. The food is broken down into very
small components by the digestive system so that the body can use
it for energy. Glucose is one of these components, and an important
source of energy.
Glucose is absorbed from the intestines into the bloodstream
where it travels to cells throughout the body. Insulin is required for
the cells to absorb glucose. Insulin is produced by the pancreas in
response to the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. Healthy pets
produce insulin easily, but pets with diabetes don’t. In canine and
feline diabetes, unused glucose builds up in the bloodstream.
Is diabetes in my pet the same as diabetes in people? The two
conditions are very similar. In fact, your veterinarian will be using
medication, equipment, and monitoring systems that are similar to
those used for diabetic people. Diabetes is reported to affect anywhere between 1 in 100 to 1 in 500 dogs and cats. But experts
believe that this disease is on the rise.
Can diabetes lead to other health problems? Yes. Dogs and cats
with diabetes can develop other health problems, usually after living with diabetes for a year or more. For dogs, the most common
complication of diabetes is cataract formation. Persistently high
blood glucose levels make the lens of the eye become opaque,
causing blindness.
For cats, weakness of the hind legs is a common complication.
Persistently high blood glucose levels may damage nerves, causing
weakness and muscle wasting. For both dogs and cats, avoiding
high blood glucose levels should help prevent or delay these complications. For this reason, early diagnosis of diabetes in your dog
or cat is especially important.
Will diabetes affect my dog or cat’s life expectancy? Today, with
effective treatment and monitoring, a diabetic dog or cat should
have the same life expectancy as a non-diabetic dog or cat. Early
diagnosis and appropriate treatment help diabetic pets maintain a
good quality of life.
Is my dog or cat at risk of diabetes? While diabetes has been
diagnosed in dogs and cats of all ages, genders, and breeds, certain
pets are at greater risk of the disease.
• Risk factors in dogs: Age (middle-aged to older dogs are more
affected), unspayed females, genetics, obesity, and breed. These
breeds have a higher risk of developing diabetes: Cocker Spaniels,
Dachshunds, Dobermann Pinschers, German Shepherds, Golden
Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Pomeranians, Terriers, and Toy
Poodles.
• Risk factors in cats - Age (older cats are more susceptible), Neutered males, Genetics, and other disorders or diseases, which can
cause insulin reduction or resistance such as chronic pancreatitis
(inflammation of the pancreas) or hyperthyroidism, (cont. pg. 24)
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209 in Kresgeville. The event will begin at 5:30 and will provide an
opportunity for area business owners and professionals to inform
others about their products and services. The event will be a cash
bar, with light refreshments provided by the club. Come and join
us and get to know your fellow business people!
Over 50 Speed Dating at the ‘Y’ If you are 50 years
old or older, single, interested in meeting new people, and have
an email address; join us for a fun evening, 4-5 minutes dates. Enjoy good music, and light refreshments, you may find that someone special, or make a new friend. Saturday, November 29, from
3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m. Registration fee of $10.00, registration deadline November 22. This event will be held at our Youth Center on
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Christmas Concert
The Pleasant Valley Choral Society will present its annual Christmas concert “Sounds of the Season” on Saturday, December 6th,
at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 p.m., at the Pleasant Valley High School auditorium in Brodheadsville. This year’s
concert will feature traditional favorites, as well as lesser-known
songs, both secular and sacred.
Also, PVCS is proud to announce they will be donating portions
of the ticket sales to a local charity focused on Veteran’s issues,
VALOR. To find out more about VALOR (Veterans Assisted Living Out Reach) visit http://www.valorclinic.org.
Suggested donation is $8.00 for adults while children under 12 are
free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information
call 570-402-2026 or email us at pvchoralsociety@yahoo.com.
Attending the concert would be a great way for you, your family
and friends to begin your celebration of the Christmas season – as
well as to give to a wonderful charity supporting our Veterans!
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Pocono Family YMCA 16th Annual Senior Prom
Help us celebrate our 100th Anniversary, grab your dance shoes,
pick your favorite decade and dress appropriately; “Roaring 20’s”;
“Fighting Forties”; “Fun Fifties”; “Sixties”…. Or just dress to impress. Join us at our 16th Annual Senior Prom! This year’s theme is
“Red Carpet Centennial Ball”.
This event will be held at the Pocono Family YMCA, 809 Main
Street, Stroudsburg, on Sunday, November 16th, from 1:00p.m. 4:00p.m. The cost is $7.00 per person, in advance, and $10.00 at the
door. This event is open to anyone 55yrs or older, and those who
enjoy the company of a fun mature crowd. Attire is in keeping with
the theme - dress in an outfit from your favorite decade - the 20’s,
30’s,40’s, 50’s,60’s,70’s ,80’s, or 90’s, or (dress to impress!).
Our entertainment will be provided by the Riverside Rhythm
Band, and instructors CeCe and Jesus, from “Welcome 2Salsa”,
will do a Salsa performance, and, lesson.
This event is a joint effort of the Pocono Family YMCA, Area
Agency on Aging, and RSVP.
There will be dancing to the band music, a salsa lesson, door prizes, and light refreshments. We strongly suggest you pay in advance
at the Pocono Family YMCA, however, you can pay at the door.
For further information, please contact 570-421-2525 ext.139.
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(overproduction of thyroid hormones), obesity,
and physical inactivity.
Are there warning signs I should be aware of? Some common
signs of diabetes in dogs and cats include excessive thirst, excessive urination—your pet produces more urine perday and may
have “accidents” in the house (dogs) or outside the litterbox (cats),
excessive hunger while losing weight, lethargy (less active/sleeps
more), cloudy eyes (dogs), doesn’t groom (cats), thinning, dry,
and dull hair.
How will my veterinarian test my pet for diabetes? Your veterinarian may begin by performing a general health examination
and asking questions about any signs your pet may be displaying.
Then, a sample of your pet’s urine will be tested for the presence of
glucose or ketones (acids produced by the body as it breaks down
fat instead of glucose for energy). If glucose is present in your pet’s
urine, your veterinarian will then test your pet’s blood to determine
the blood glucose level. A diabetes diagnosis is considered definite
when persistently high glucose levels are found in both the blood
and urine.
How do I take care of a pet with diabetes? Although there is no
cure for diabetes, the disease can be successfully managed with
the help of your veterinarian. Daily insulin injections are usually
required to restore your pet’s insulin level and control their blood
glucose levels. Many owners are anxious about giving injections,
but it’s easier than you think, and you’ll quickly learn how to handle the dosing routine with little stress for you or your pet.
Diet plays a vital role in helping to keep your pet’s diabetes regulated. Your veterinarian can recommend a diet that’s best suited to
the needs of your pet. A high-quality, consistent source of protein
is an essential part of any diabetic diet.
(cont. from pg. 22, Pet)
High-protein, low-carbohydrate foods are currently recommended for diabetic cats because they provide the extra energy cats need
to get them through their active days, without the extra carbs that
can turn into excess sugar. It is important to feed your pet based on
its ideal body weight.
Consistent timing and size of meals is also very important. Exercise can help dogs with diabetes, but it needs to be regulated because activity affects blood glucose levels. It’s best to create a consistent exercise routine for your diabetic dog and stick to it. (There
is no clear recommendation for exercise in diabetic cats because
their activity is difficult to regulate.) Frequent veterinary checkups
can help identify changes in your pet’s condition and help you to
manage this disease successfully over time.
Managing your dog or cat’s diabetes will require some effort,
but the rewards are well worth it. Pets whose diabetes is under
control have normal thirst, appetite, urination, and activity levels.
Their weight is generally stable and they are less likely to develop
complications.
Where can I learn more about diabetes in dogs and cats? The
following websites provide useful information:
• www.petdiabetesmonth.com
• www.pet-diabetes.com
• www.caninsulin.com
With proper management and monitoring, a dog or cat with diabetes can lead a healthy, happy, and active life.
* Dedicated to TUGS . . . a brave puppy living with diabetes, and
his awesome puppy parents who have taken such good care of him,
even though they do let that pesky kitten hang around!
FALL FESTIVAL
Please join us for a fun-filled day of Fall Festivities! Homemade pumpkin bread, zucchini bread, harvest vegetable
soup and apple cider will be provided to all guests. Enjoy
lively entertainment by the band UNCLE SMILEY and bring
the kids for games, prizes, and crafts.
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Molly is being fostered in Saylorsburg by Mel from Hope for
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Safe Haven Pet Rescue Adoption Day at Tractor Supply
Pocono Community Library, the Miller-Keystone Blood CenSafe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11amter will be collecting Blood Platelets and Whole Blood from 3pm on Sunday, November 16, at Tractor Supply, Rte. 209, Brod12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Call 1-800-223-6667 to make an appt.
headsville. They will have many young dogs available for you to
meet and get to know. A pre-adoption application, with references
Genesis Gardens
and a home visit, is required prior to adoption.
1021 Interchange Rd.
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(Rt. 209)
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homeless dogs until they find their forever homes.
Help save homeless dogs. Come to Cherry’s Sunset Restaurant,
Monroe Animal League (MAL) Christmas Bazaar
Rte. 209, Kresgeville, at 6:30pm, on Tuesday, November 18, for a
On Saturday, November 8, from 9:00am-2:00pm, MAL will be holding a bite to eat and to meet the volunteers of Safe Haven Dog Rescue.
Christmas Bazaar at the Arlington Fire House.
FMI: www.SafeHavenPa.org. Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.
Our CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will feature gift items for
you, your pets, and everyone on your list. All proceeds
benefit Monroe Animal League’s SPAY/NEUTER Programs. Drawing for our cash raffle will be at 2:00pm,
and you do not need to be present to win!
For more information call 570-476-8444. The firehouse is located at Route 611, Stroudsburg, behind
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture.
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Boomer’s Angels Dog Adoption Day
On Sunday, November 23, come to Tractor
Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville, 11-2, to meet
some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer’s
Angels have for adoption!
Boomer’s Angels Rescue & Care is a new
group in Northeast Pennsylvania that rescues and
re-homes dogs, cats, bunnies and critters. FMI:
www.BoomersAngels.com; find us on Facebook;
call 570-350-4977.
Pocono Greyhound Adoption Meet &
Greet: Tractor Supply Co., Rt. 209, Brodheads-
ville, Saturday, December 6, 12 noon-3pm. Visit
www.poconogreyhound.org, or phone 570-8560377 to learn more about this event, or about
adopting a greyhound.
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Caring For Your Car Through Sand & Salt
When it comes to winter, we tend to obsess about snow, ice and
cold. But what about all the salt and sand that come with these
often nasty elements? Yes, we appreciate that they serve in the interest of public safety—the salt helps melt ice even if it’s freezing,
and the sand keeps salt in place. But they can really inflict some
major punishment upon a vehicle, destroying its finish, increasing
rust and even hurting driving performance. Doors, fenders, hoods
and tailgates are most vulnerable to rust because they retain a lot
of moisture.
So when the season starts for those wintry mixes, consider these
steps from the experts at dmv.org:
• Wax job: Wax protects the paint surface like an invisible shield.
Be sure to apply a good, strong coat before the winter season starts
to guard it from corrosive salt. Seal the undercarriage as well, either on your own or via a car-care professional.
• Road rubber: Before winter starts, make sure your tires are clean
and salt-free. Then keep checking and cleaning throughout the
cold months. Otherwise, they’ll kick up bad winter “stuff” that will
pummel your vehicle’s body.
• No recycling zone: We’re usually big fans of recycling. But we
make an exception for the water used at car washes. If it’s “repurposed” water, then it may contain traces of salt. To ensure total
quality control, use a DIY car wash with high-pressure hoses, so
you can spray the salt off hard-to-reach areas—like beneath wheel
wells and behind fenders. Hose off the undercarriage too. (Or,
when you get home, take a lawn sprinkler and turn it on underneath
for a few minutes. Change its position accordingly to get the entire undercarriage.)
• Careful navigation: Watch out for driving
through large puddles of water. Not only do they
pick up a lot of slimy dirt, but they’re also magnets for road-crew salt.
• Good timing: If you have to get on the road in
bad weather, avoid doing so right before and after
a storm, because you are more likely to run into
fresh road salt at those times.
• Heavy accumulation: For both car care and safety reasons, don’t drive in deep snow. For starters,
you can get stuck and stranded. And deep snow
can pack salt into the undercarriage, where it’s
difficult to remove. This often leads to corrosion
and even drivability problems.
• Timing is everything: In washing salt off in wintertime, do so during the day so the vehicle has
time to dry. You don’t want the wet stuff to freeze
on your finish after temperatures fall. The outside
temperature should be 40°F or higher. To guarantee a “clean machine” all season long, repeat
every 10 days. To avoid having the locks freeze,
open and close the doors after the job is done.
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Parish Breakfast
On Sunday, November 9, from 8:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m., The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Victory
Church will be sponsoring a Parish Breakfast. Come and enjoy a
freshly made breakfast including eggs, home fries, omelets, pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage and beverage. Adults are $6.00,
children are $4.00, and children under five are free.
Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church is located on Cherry Lane Rd.,
Tannersville, and is one mile from Rt. 611. FMI: 570-629-4572.
Toy Bingo
The High School Youth Group of Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church, Tannersville, is sponsoring their Annual “TOY
BINGO” on Sunday, November 30. Prizes include, toys, electronics, and more. Refreshments will be available. Doors open at 12:00
P.M. First game is 1:00 P.M.
Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church, is located on Cherry Lane
Road, Tannersville, and is approximately one mile from Route
611. The event will be held in the Church Hall. For more information call 570-629-4572.
West End Republican Club The West End Republican
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Club, meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month. This
Outside
sales: Mary McHugh at 570-619-4074
month’s meeting will be at the Cherry’s Family Restaurant, located
on Route 209 South, in Kresgeville. Republican minded citizens
are encouraged to join us to socialize, listen, discuss and learn.
Apple Crisp for Two Sometimes, we want to make just enough
The meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. For those wishing to eat prior to dessert for only two people, so that we don’t have leftovers lying
the meeting, arrive by 6:00 PM.
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• Annual Craft Fair at the Library! On Sunday, November 23rd,
4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Serve warm.
from 10 am to 3 pm, Western Pocono Community Library will be
holding its Annual Craft Fair. The Craft Fair will take place on both
levels of the library, with refreshments and snacks available in the
Serving the
lower level. There are over 40 vendors/crafters attending this year’s
Community
Craft Fair. What a great way to get that holiday shopping done.
since 1945
• Thanksgiving hours for the Library. On Wednesday, November
26th, Western Pocono Community Library will be closing at 5 pm. On
Thursday, November 27th, Western Pocono Community Library will
starting November 24th
be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The library will reopen on
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History of the Great American Smokeout November 20
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across
the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American
Smokeout. They may use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. The Great American Smokeout
challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps people know about
the many tools they can use to quit and stay quit.
In many towns and communities, local volunteers use this day to
publicize the need to quit, and press for laws that control tobacco use
and discourage teens from starting, and support people who want to
quit.
Research shows that smokers are most successful in kicking the habit
when they have support, such as:
• Telephone smoking-cessation hotlines
• Stop-smoking groups
• Online quit groups
• Counseling
• Nicotine replacement products
• Prescription medicine to lessen cravings
• Guide books
• Encouragement and support from friends and family members
Using two or more of these measures to quit smoking works better
than using any one of them alone. For example, some people use a
prescription medicine along with nicotine replacement. Other people
may use as many as 3 or 4 of the methods listed above.
Telephone stop-smoking hotlines are an easy-to-use resource, and
they are available in all 50 states. Call the American Cancer Society at
1-800-227-2345 to get more information on quitting tobacco, and to
find telephone counseling or other support in your area.
The Great American Smokeout has helped dramatically change
Americans’ attitudes about smoking. These changes have led to community programs and smoke-free laws that are now saving lives in
many states. Annual Great American Smokeout events began in the
1970s, when smoking and secondhand smoke were commonplace.
The idea for the Great American Smokeout grew from a 1970 event
in Randolph, Massachusetts, at which Arthur P. Mullaney asked people to give up cigarettes for a day and donate the money they would
have spent on cigarettes to a high school scholarship fund. Then in
1974, Lynn R. Smith, editor of the Monticello Times in Minnesota,
spearheaded the state’s first D-Day, or Don’t Smoke Day.
The idea caught on, and on November 18, 1976, the California Division of the American Cancer Society got nearly 1 million smokers to
quit for the day. That California event marked the first Great American Smokeout, and the Society took the program nationwide in 1977.
Since then, there have been dramatic changes in the way society views
tobacco advertising and tobacco use. Many public places and work
areas are now smoke-free – this protects non-smokers and supports
smokers who want to quit.
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Pohopoco Creek Alpaca Farm is Recognized for
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Pohopoco Creek Alpacas,
in Effort, has been recognized
by Penn State Extension as
an Environmentally Friendly
Farm. The farm owners, Mary
and Rob Baxter, have implemented and maintain environmental stewardship practices
designed to benefit the environment, animals and community. Mary Baxter, owner and
manager of Pohopoco Creek
Alpacas, breeds and sells alpacas and operates a farm store where yarn, clothing, teddy bears,
blankets, and rugs made from the alpaca fiber are sold.
The Environmentally Friendly Farm
program, which is
supported by funds
from the Natural Resource Conservation
Service
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- Conservation Innovation Grant, has
been designed to
provide recognition
for farms that adopt
environmentally
sound management
practices that protect water quality and the environment.
Applicants complete a farm assessment checklist, which consist
of a series of statements that identify potential on-farm practices
that farmers adopt to protect the environment.
Alpacas themselves are environmentally friendly. Sensitive to
their environment in every respect, alpacas have soft padded feet
instead of hooves and can leave even the most delicate terrain undamaged. Alpacas prefer to eat tender grasses, which they do not
pull up by the roots. Lacking upper teeth, alpacas “cut” the grass
with their bottom teeth and upper palate. This vegetation cutting
encourages the plants’ growth. Because they are modified ruminants with a three-compartment stomach, alpacas convert grass
and hay to energy very efficiently, and stop eating when they are
full, further preserving the landscape on which they live.
For more information on Pohopoco Creek Alpaca Farm, visit
their website, PohopocoCreekAlpacas.com, or call 570-242-3587
to arrange a visit. (See their ad on this page.)
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During this Thanksgiving, The Garden of Giving would like to
express their gratitude for all they have been blessed with:
• The 200 volunteers who come to the Garden annually to weed,
water and plant.
• The United Way of Monroe County for their continued support.
• All of those who have committed to providing support for the
Garden of Giving.
• Steve Hughes of the Penn State Extension who provided 40 new
hens.
• The fourth grade class that hatched the new hens, helping the
Garden of Giving donate 65,000 eggs to date to Monroe County
neighbors in need.
• The Pocono Community Bible Church who hosted the Fill the
Truck event in Mount Pocono.
• All of those who came to the Fill the Truck and donated feed,
supplies and funds for future needs.
• Volunteer Candace Roper who has been running the office for
over three years.
• Board members and founder Tammy Graeber, whose vision created the Garden of Giving.
The Garden of Giving is always in need of volunteers to help in
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Each year, the Great American Smokeout also draws
attention to the deaths and chronic diseases caused by smoking.
Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, many state and local governments responded by banning smoking in workplaces and restaurants,
raising taxes on cigarettes, limiting cigarette promotions, discouraging
teen cigarette use, and taking further action to counter smoking. These
efforts continue today.
Because of the efforts of individuals and groups that have led anti-tobacco efforts, there have been significant landmarks in the areas of
research, policy, and the environment:
• In 1977, Berkeley, California, became the first community to limit
smoking in restaurants and other public places.
• In 1983, San Francisco passed the first strong workplace smoking
restrictions, including bans on smoking in private workplaces.
• In 1990, the federal smoking ban on all interstate buses and domestic
flights of 6 hours or less took effect.
• In 1994, Mississippi filed the first of 24 state lawsuits seeking to recuperate millions of dollars from tobacco companies for smoking-related illnesses paid for by Medicaid.
• In 1999, the Department of Justice filed suit against cigarette manufacturers, charging the industry with defrauding the public by lying
about the risks of smoking.
• In 1999, the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) was passed, requiring tobacco companies to pay $206 billion to 45 states by the year
2025 to cover Medicaid costs of treating smokers. The MSA agreement also closed the Tobacco Institute and ended cartoon advertising
and tobacco billboards.
• In 2009, The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
were signed into law. It gives the FDA the authority to regulate the
sale, manufacturing, and marketing of tobacco products and protects
children from the tobacco industry’s marketing practices.
Those states with strong tobacco control laws are now reaping the
fruits of their labor. From 1965 to today, cigarette smoking among
adults in the United States decreased from more than 42% to around
18%. Strong smoke-free policies, media campaigns, and increases in
the prices of tobacco products are partly credited for these decreases.
Still, today about 1 in 5 US adults smoke cigarettes (that’s more than
43 million people). And nearly 16 million people smoke tobacco in cigars or pipes. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men
and women. About 87% of lung cancer deaths are thought to result
from smoking. Smoking also causes cancers of the larynx (voice box),
mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus (swallowing tube), and bladder.
It also has been linked to the development of cancers of the pancreas,
cervix, ovary (mucinous), colon/rectum, kidney, stomach, and some
types of leukemia. Cigars and pipes cause cancers, too.
Smoking is responsible for nearly 1 in 3 cancer deaths, and 1 in 5
deaths from all causes. Another 8.6 million people live with serious
illnesses caused by smoking.
Fortunately, the past few decades have seen great strides in changing attitudes about smoking, understanding the addiction, and learning
how to help people quit. Today, the American Cancer Society Great
American Smokeout is celebrated with rallies, parades, stunts, quitting
information, and even “cold turkey” menu items in schools, workplaces, Main Streets, and legislative halls throughout the US.
Visit www.cancer.org to learn more about quitting smoking, improving your health, or getting involved with the Great Amercan Smokeout of 2014.
(cont. from pg. 38)
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On Cloud Nine
The meaning? In a state of blissful happiness. But
where did that phrase come from?
Whenever a phrase includes a number, like the whole nine yards, at
sixes and sevens etc., then attempts to find its derivation usually focus on
the number. ‘On cloud nine’ is no exception. A commonly heard explanation is that the expression originated as one of the classifications of cloud
which were defined by the US Weather Bureau in the 1950s, in which
‘Cloud Nine’ denotes the fluffy cumulonimbus type that are considered so
attractive. Another explanation is that the phrase derives from Buddhism
and that Cloud Nine is one of the stages of the progress to enlightenment
of a Bodhisattva (one destined to become a Buddha).
Neither of these explanations holds water. To begin with, both the cloud
classifications and the Buddhist stages to enlightenment have ten levels.
To single out the last but one stage of either is rather like attributing the
source of the ‘whole nine yards’ to American Football, where it is ten
yards rather than nine that is a significant measure. Also, the fact that
nine is far from the only number that has been linked with clouds, argues against those origins. Early examples of ‘cloud’ expressions include
clouds seven, eight, nine and even thirty-nine.
It seems that it is the clouds themselves, rather than the number of them,
that were in the thoughts of those who coined this phrase. The imagery
was originally of a ‘cloud cuckoo land’ or ‘head in the clouds’ dreaminess,
induced by either intoxication or inspiration, rather than the ‘idyllic happiness’ that we now associate with the phrase.
Some other odd phrases…
~ Double Cross - Illiteracy was common in the old days and so when a
person was asked to sign his name to a document, he would put an “X” or
a cross and it was perfectly legal. Now, many times this was done under
pressure and the party making the “X” had no intention of observing the
terms of the contract. Oral lore stated that if a cross was doubled = one
was written over the other one, then the second one voided out the first.
The contract was then null. So a double-cross was often referred to someone who promised in word or writing, but changed their minds, or never
even intended to obey the rules they agreed to.
~ Nip It In the Bud - Horticulturist learnt years ago that in order to produce
good fruit, a plant had to have a lot of buds snipped off. This improved
garden produce, but was disastrous to individual buds. It became proverbial that when a bud was nipped off, it would definitely no longer produce
any fruit. Today the word is used to refer to a sudden halt in any plans or
project in which no further progress will result. (cont. pg. 33)
Rotating Your Tires - Why is it important?
Rotating your tires is like exercise. It’s one of those things that
everyone knows they should do, but they still might not always do
it. Here’s why you should rotate your tires every 3,000 - 5,000 miles:
• Helps maintain your vehicle’s handling and safety
• Helps the tires wear more evenly, so they last longer
• Many tire warranties require tire rotation to keep the warranty valid
As you drive your vehicle, your tires will inevitably wear. The
placement and extent of the wear depends on a few factors, like the
tire’s position on the vehicle. Each axle has different external forces
to deal with. For example, in a front-wheel drive vehicle, the front
tires are exposed to more intense forces than the back tires. So the
front tires on a front-wheel drive car will show more wear than the
front tires on a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicle.
If your tires wear unevenly, you may eventually need to replace
one or two while the others are still perfectly fine. Uneven tire wear
can also affect the stability and handling of your vehicle. If your tires
are unevenly worn, they may not respond as quickly and this can
jeopardize your vehicle’s safety.
Rotating your tires regularly helps to evenly distribute tire wear.
This will prevent one or two of your tires from becoming significantly more worn than the others; so ultimately, it prolongs the lives
of all your tires. Tire rotation can also help keep your tire warranty
valid, because many manufacturers require you to rotate your tires.
For the best results, you should have your tires rotated every 3,000
- 5,000 miles. To make it easy to remember, just have them rotated
every time you get your oil changed.
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Maraschino Cherries
(cont. from left)
In the 19th century, these became popular in the rest of Europe,
but the supply in Dalmatia was too small for the whole continent,
so they came to be seen as a delicacy for royalty and the wealthy.
Because of the relative scarcity of the marasca, other cherries
came to be preserved in various ways and sold as “marascino”.
The cherries were first introduced in the United States in the late
19th century, where they were served in fine bars and restaurants.
Because they were scarce and expensive, by the turn of the century
American producers were experimenting other processes for preserving cherries, with flavors such as almond extract and substitute
fruit like Queen Anne cherries. Among these, alcohol was already
becoming less common.
In response, the USDA in 1912 defined “maraschino cherries”
as “marasca cherries preserved in maraschino” under the authority
of the Food and Drugs Act of 1906. The artificially-colored and
sweetened Royal Anne variety were required to be called “Imitation Maraschino Cherries” instead. Food Inspection Decision
141, defined marasca cherries and maraschino themselves. It was
signed on Feb. 17, 1912.
During Prohibition in the United States as of 1920, the decreasingly popular alcoholic variety was illegal as well. Ernest H.
Wiegand, a professor of horticulture at Oregon State University,
developed the modern method of manufacturing maraschino cherries using a brine solution rather than alcohol. Accordingly, most
modern maraschino cherries have only a historical connection with
maraschino liqueur.
According to Bob Cain, Cliff Samuels and Hoya Yang, who
worked with Wiegand at OSU, Prohibition had nothing to do with
Wiegand’s research: his intention was to develop a better brining
process for cherries that would not soften them. When Wiegand
began his research, there were several ways to preserve maraschino
cherries without alcohol, long before Prohibition went into effect.
In the United States, a maraschino cherry is a preserved, sweetened cherry, typically made
from light-colored sweet cherries such as the Royal Ann, Rainier,
or Gold varieties. In their modern form, the cherries are first pre(cont. pg. 35)
served in a brine solution usually containing sulfur dioxide and
calcium chloride to bleach the fruit, then soaked
in a suspension of food coloring, sugar syrup,
and other components.
Maraschino cherries are an ingredient in many
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Ingredients:
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• 2 quarts water
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or cream of
mushroom soup, undiluted
Directions:
Place the turkey carcass in a stockpot; add the water, onion, salt
and bay leaves. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and
simmer for 2 hours.
Remove carcass; cool. Strain broth and skim fat. Discard onion
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Serve this luscious Sweet Pumpkin Dip with a tray of gingersnaps, vanilla wafers or lemon wafers. Trim the crusts from white
bread, spread this mixture on to create delicate party sandwiches
and cut out with cookie cutters.
Ingredients:
• 2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese*
• 1 can (15 oz.) 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and pumpkin in large mixer bowl until
smooth. Add sugar, cinnamon and ginger; mix thoroughly. Cover;
refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with fresh fruit, bite-size cinnamon
graham crackers, gingersnap cookies, toasted mini-bagels, toast
slices, muffins and/or English muffins.
*For a lower-fat version of this recipe, substitute light cream cheese
(Neufchâtel) for cream cheese.
(cont. from pg. 31 Cloud)
~ Caught Red-Handed - The phrase today means simply to be caught doing something wrong, usually while you are doing it so there’s no doubt
you are doing something wrong. In the old days, it simply meant to be
caught with the red blood of an animal on your hands as a result of butch- You have not lived a perfect day . . . unless you have done
ering an animal that didn’t belong to you. According to the laws back then, something for someone who will never be able to repay
just having freshly cut meat didn’t make you guilty. You had to be caught you. ~ Ruth Smeltzer November 13th is World Kindness Day.
November 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 33
with the fresh blood of the animal to be convicted.
National Adoption Day
Every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, parents, judges
and child advocates join together to do something great – create
forever families. National Adoption Day is a collective effort to
raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children waiting in foster care. This one day offers communities across the country the
opportunity to finalize adoptions and celebrate adoptive families.
Goals of National Adoption Day:
• Finalize adoptions from foster care in all 50 states
• Celebrate and honor families who adopt
• Raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care
waiting for permanent, loving homes
• Encourage others to adopt children from foster care
• Build collaboration among local adoption agencies, courts and
advocacy organizations
National Adoption Day was launched in November 2000 as the
National Adoption Day Coalition worked with law firms, state foster care agencies, child advocates and courts to complete hundreds
of adoptions from foster care in nine jurisdictions nationwide (New
York City; Los Angeles; Chicago; Dallas; El Paso, Texas; Fort
Worth, Texas; Washington, D.C.; Omaha, Neb.; and Columbus,
Ohio).
As this grassroots effort took hold across the United States, the
number of events grew quickly, from 17 in 2001 to now over 400
events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Today
National Adoption Day is celebrated nationwide on the Saturday
before Thanksgiving as hundreds of events are held to finalize the
adoptions of children in foster care, and to celebrate all families
who adopt. In total, nearly 50,000 children have been adopted from
foster care on National Adoption Day during the last 14 years.
(cont. pg. 45)
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The days of summer living and relaxing are over and it’s time to
get back on your feet! Whether you are exploring orchards, raking
leaves or dodging rain puddles, autumn keeps you on your toes.
The changing of seasons is the perfect time to remember the importance of foot health. Simple steps you take today can help keep feet
healthy and comfortable so you don’t miss a beat this fall.
-Savvy shoe shopping: With the summer heat dying down, it’s time
to return to the classic shoe or boot. Did you know that two feet
are seldom the exact same size? Always remember to buy for the
larger foot. Ill-fitting shoes can aggravate feet and can be a source
of foot pain. When shopping for new shoes this fall, look for ones
with good arch support and a padded outsole made from slip-resistant material. Try shopping for shoes at the end of the day when
feet tend to swell and be at their largest, and always wear socks or
nylons when shopping if that’s how you will wear the shoes on a
daily basis. (cont. pg. 41)
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(cont. from pg. 32, Cherries)
Wiegand took a process that people had their
own recipes for—”and who knows what they
were putting in there” (frequently not alcohol)—and turned it into a science, something
replicable.
When Wiegand began his research, sodium
metabisulfite was being used to preserve maraschino cherries. Some accounts indicate that
this preservation method was being used long
before Prohibition. Some manufacturers used
maraschino or imitation liqueurs to flavor the
cherries, but newspaper stories from the early
part of the century suggest that many manufacturers stopped using alcohol and artificial dyes
before Prohibition.
After Prohibition was repealed lobbying by
the non-alcoholic preserved cherry industry encouraged the Food and Drug Administration to
revise federal policy toward canned cherries. It
held a hearing in April 1939 to establish a new
standard of identity. Since 1940, “maraschino
cherries” have been defined as “cherries which
have been dyed red, impregnated with sugar
and packed in a sugar syrup flavored with oil of
bitter almonds or a similar flavor”.
FD&C Red Number 1 and 4, and FD&C Yellow Number 1 through 4 were removed from
the approved list in 1960.
The ban on Red Number 4 was lifted in 1965
to allow the coloring of maraschino cherries,
which then are considered mainly decorative
and not a foodstuff.
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“Give me the end of the year an’ its fun
When most of the plannin’ an’ toilin’ is done;
Bring all the wanderers home to the nest,
Let me sit down with the ones I love best,
Hear the old voices still ringin’ with song,
See the old faces unblemished by wrong,
See the old table with all of its chairs
An’ I’ll put soul in my Thanksgivin’ prayers.”
We love you!
love,
Mama & Littlest
- Edgar A. Guest, Thanksgiving
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November is National Healthy Skin Month
Perhaps in preparation for the harsh winter months ahead, November is officially designated as National Healthy Skin Month in the
US. All month long, people are encouraged to learn about the functions of skin and how to keep it healthy. The American Academy of
Dermatology (AAD) first implemented November as healthy skin
month in order to raise awareness about the importance of keeping
skin fresh, hydrated and healthy all year round.
AAD features a skin knowledge and information network on their
website (https://www.aad.org), and people are encouraged to check
it out for tips on sun protection, skin exams, eating healthy and
other steps that can keep skin looking clear, smooth and youthful.
There are many things people can do during National Skin Health
Month, and all year long, to prevent skin damage, reduce signs of
aging and protect one of the most vital organs of the body:
Wear sunscreen: sunscreen needs to be applied year-round, not
just during the summer months. While the sun’s rays are more powerful in summer, they can still be damaging even in the cloudy, cool
conditions of winter. A heavy sunscreen may not be necessary, so
apply a moisturizer with SPF.
Eat a healthy diet: What we put in our mouths is just as influential to our skin’s health as what we apply externally. Eating a diet
that’s rich in Omega 3s, whole grains and B Vitamins is essential to
maintaining skin’s youthful glow. Be sure to incorporate plenty of
fruits, vegetables and lean proteins in your diet. Since skin is made
of protein, the more we consume, the better.
(cont. pg. 41)
PV Band Annual Fruit Sale - Order Online!
It is time for our annual fruit sale to benefit the entire Pleasant
Valley School District band program (grades 4 through 12). This
is one of our biggest and most profitable fundraisers. We ask for
everyone's support!
Once again, we are working with Pee Jays who offers not only
fresh Florida fruit but also delicious cheesecakes too. In addition
to the items available in the brochure (which band members have),
Pee Jays also offers a Bill To/Ship To option for a variety of fresh
fruit gift baskets. This is great for holiday gift shopping with Pee
Jay's while supporting our band program.
To view the available gift baskets, please visit our group's eCommerce website. Customers can place their order online for shipment
between 11/18/14 and 12/18/14..just in time for Thanksgiving and/
or the Holidays!
• Important dates and information:
Online order deadline: November 16, 2014
Website: http://www.freshfruitorder.org/PleasantValleyBand/
Organizations/LandingPage.aspx
• Pick up (if not being shipped):
Pick up date: Friday, December 5, 2014
Pick up time: 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Pick up location: JC Mills Cafeteria at the High School
Orders must be picked up at the times stated above. Please remember that all merchandise is perishable! We understand that unexpected time conflicts can happen. Please call to make alternative
arrangements for pick up. We will try our best to accommodate
your needs. More information is available on the ordering website.
Thank you for your support to the PV Band Program and for
helping to make this year's sale a success!
West End Park & Open Space Commission
would like to thank the following sponsors for their generosity at the 1st annual
Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail Run & Leasure Walk
on September 21, 2014:
• Kinsley’s Beer To Go
• The Resort
at Mountain Springs Lake
• West End Happenings
• Howard Beers General Contractor
• Pocono Gastroenterology
• RAL Architecture & Design, Inc.
• Gould’s Produce & Farm Market
• Ron Hughes & Family
• West End Signs & Awards
• Sanofi Pasteur
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• ESSA Bank & Trust
• Kozen Family • Reilly Associates
• Western Pocono Lioness Club
• Parks Family
• Joseph P. McDonald, Jr. Esq. P.C.
Attorney at Law
• Dante DeFranco Screen Printing
• Chris & Sue Eckert
• Ready, Set Run with you every step of the way.
• West End Little League
• Wayne Bank
• Famularo Weddings
& Banquets
• State Rep. Mario Scavello
• Roselli Constructuion
• Vicki & Jim Connor
• Littleton Family
• Jack & Judy Breidinger
• Bernadette & Ken Ayer
• The Cutting Post
• Brodheadsville Chevrolet
Sports & Recreation
NEW! Adult Ballet Class • Fridays 9:15-10:15pm
DANCE FOR A CURE!
Cartesion Dance Academy is
excited to announce that on November 15th we will be hosting an
idance4aCURE dance marathon. The event will be held at Cartesion Dance Academy, in Brodheadsville, from 6pm-6am. It is open
to the public, so anyone of any age can participate. You do not have
to be a dancer at Cartesion Dance Academy. Everyone is welcome
and you do not have to be a dancer to participate!
idance4aCURE is an awesome event sweeping the dance community to end Childhood Cancer, and it is a great way to teach our
younger generation about helping others and advocating for an important cause, all while doing what they love . . . dancing!
Cartesion Dance Academy is the 8th studio in the USA, as well
as the 1st studio in PA, to join the 100 studios for $1,000,000 campaign. The dance marathon is an all-night dance party where the
students can pledge to dance for 4, 8, or the entire 12 hours. Dancers
can register for $20 and each dancer receives their own customizable web page that can be sent out to family and friends. Each registered dancer pledges to raise a minimum of $100 for childhood cancer research. *Note* (this can be achieved by getting 100 friends to
donate $1 each or 10 friends to donate $10 each, 4 friends to donate
$25 each, 1 friend to donate $100 etc. Feel free to get more too.
Top fundraiser will win a special prize. Food, drinks, tee shirts,
goodies, music and morale will be provided. We will have great fun
in the name of Hope for a CURE for childhood cancer.
Many things will be provided to help keep the participants going, such as face painting, tattoos, necklaces, themed items, jigsaw
puzzles, slurpees, tee shirts, sunglasses, disco ball, laser lights, DJ
and much more. We also need volunteers who can sign up on the
site; you do not have to pay, although a donation would always be
welcomed! The charity is a 501 c 3 not-for-profit public charity. All
donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of IRS law.
If anyone knows any families that have a child that has/had cancer,
please have them contact Cartesion Dance Academy. We would
love for them to join us on that special night for free!
We welcome any businesses to donate any items or monetary
donations to help raise money for a great cause. We are looking for
food donations, paper goods, drinks, gift certificates and any items
that you feel would enhance the event for the children involved. We
are having a tricky tray and are looking for baskets, gift certificates/
gift cards, etc. We are also looking for volunteers throughout the
night. If you are interested in volunteering you can sign up at www.
idance4acure2014cda.kintera.org (on the left hand side it says volunteer registration).
We hope to see everyone on November 15th! Help us raise money
for a great cause! Register Today and take the pledge! To register as a participant or to volunteer and/or donate to this important
cause, please go to www.idance4acure2014cda.kintera.org. Any
questions, please contact Cinthia Marino at 570-992-5299.
Una Festa Italiana – for PV Boys’ Soccer!
The Pleasant Valley High School Boys’ Soccer Booster Club is
hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, November 8, from 4pm to
7pm, at Our Lacy Queen of Peace Church, in Brodheadsville. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 seniors (65 & older) and kids 10 and under.
Ticket price includes Spaghetti, meatball, salad, bread, beverage,
and dessert. Take-out is available.
You can purchase tickets at the door, from a Booster Club member, or by calling 570-977-5623.
570-992-5299
Cinthia Marino - owner/artistic director
B.A. in Dance • B.A. in Psychology
Boys & Girls ages 18 months - adult
Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Pointe
Contemporary • Modern • Hip Hop
Dance With Me (aka Mommy & Me)
Tots In Tutus • Tumbling • Zumba
Jumps, Leaps & Turns • Adult Classes
Thank you
so much for making
Cartesion Dance Academy #1
TWO YEARS IN A ROW!
50% OFF
ONE MONTH’S TUITION
NEW STUDENTS ONLY
Expires 11-30-14. Not to be combined with other offers and/or discounts.
ZUMBA is Back!
Tuesdays • 6:00-6:45pm. Call for details.
CARTESION DANCE COMPANY
Pre-Professional Performance Company
Why choose Cartesion Dance Academy:
• Affordable Pricing with Professional Training
• Family-oriented Atmosphere
• Highly-qualified and Trained Instructors
• Convenient Location
• Multiple Payment-plan Options
• Observation Windows
• Professional Sprung Dance Floors/Sound System
• Classes for Recreational - Professional Dancer
Register online 24/7: www.cartesiondance.com
Located in the Midtown Plaza • Rt. 209, Brodheadsville
across from McDonalds, behind Subway
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November 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 37
Sports & Recreation
Perryman Keglovits Wins Award
for Outstanding Foundation
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Pocono
Mountains Chapter will be celebrating the 9th Annual National
Philanthropy Day in November by honoring local philanthropists
for their commitment and generosity to non-profits serving within
the Pocono region.
The Award for Outstanding Foundation honors a foundation that
demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support,
innovation, encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and national, international and/or community involvement
The honoree for Outstanding Foundation this year is the Perryman-Keglovits Foundation, co-founded by Rich Laverdure of East
Stroudsburg, retired teacher and current Freshman Boys’ Basketball Coach, and husband of current East Stroudsburg South Superintendent Sharon Laverdure, and Robert Madsen, also of East
Stroudsburg, a former Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball and
Football coach at Pleasant Valley HS, and currently a Pleasant
Valley Learning Support teacher at the high school, and Director
of Football Operations at ESU. Madsen and Laverdure grew up in
New Jersey, and met each other over 40 years ago at Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp.
Twelve years ago, they created a charity basketball game. Bob’s
mother had recently undergone breast cancer surgery, and Rich
was upset that the Lehigh Valley had stopped inviting then Mountain Valley Conference seniors to its annual all-star game.
38 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • November 2014
In 2002, they decided to start the Perryman-Keglovits All Star
basketball game. Every March, at East Stroudsburg University,
two teams of girls and two boys’ teams compete in the Perryman-Keglovits games. Proceeds are designated to a different cause
each year.
Senior players make up the rosters, while area coaches volunteer
their time. ESU gave its facility to host the game, free of charge.
It takes a long list of people for the event to go off
smoothly.
The foundation’s namesakes have a story. Arthur
Perryman was a high school senior at East Stroudsburg when he was diagnosed with cancer. A star
player on the Cavaliers’ basketball team led them
to a District 11 title in 1994, Perryman died April
21, 1995. He was 19.
Al Keglovits was a teacher and basketball coach
at East Stroudsburg, and also coached at Lehigh
University. He died Jan. 9, 2001. He was 48.
These two people’s stories are what inspired Rich and Bob to
start the game, and Mrs. Keglovits asked them to make sure it was
something that happened each year. They all do it because most
know someone like Perryman or Keglovits who fought cancer and
lost or are still battling today.
Rich has worked hard on the organizing committee with his wife,
Sharon, son Bryan, and Bob Madsen, along with Stacy Perryman
(Arthur’s sister), the girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Pocono
Mountain West, Ken Piontkowski , a math teacher and the former
Head Boys’ Basketball coach at Pleasant Valley, and many others.
Congratulations to you all, and everyone who, each year, help
others by helping to make this a successful event.
West End Signs & Awards
Trophies, Banners, Plaques,
Medals, Personalized Gifts & More!
Rt. 209, Gilbert • 610-681-6467
Sports & Recreation
Eastern PA Conference All-Conference All Stars
Below are our Pleasant Valley all stars. Congratulations to you all!
• Field Hockey - First Team: Annie Butchkoski
• Volleyball - Honorable Mention: Kalli Walling, Bridget Lozier
• Boys’ Soccer - Second Team: Enes Nikocevic, Justin Habick
• Girls’ soccer - Second Team: Erica Neff
Congratulations also go out to Seth Slavin and Liz Eberhardt in
Cross Country. They were named All League, and qualified to make
to States in the EPC Cross Country Championships. Liz came in
Explorer Pack Six- to twelve-year-olds have a new way to it10th,
and Seth came in 4th – enough to send them both to the State
explore Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary; the new Explorer Pack! meet this month.
Borrow a back pack full of equipment, complete three out of five
activities along the trail, return to have your work checked, and if
all activities have been completed properly, you will receive an official Kettle Creek Explorer certificate! A responsible adult should
accompany the child during the exploration.
Each Explorer Pack contains all the equipment and instructions
needed to complete the five activities. Activities are carried out at
five different sites, giving Explorers and their families an opportunity to see many of the trails and habitats at Kettle Creek Wildlife
Sanctuary. Certification activities may be completed in a couple of
hours during one day or over the course of several days, although
the pack must be returned each day. There is no cost for this great
activity where you can spend time outside exploring nature!
For more information, please call the Kettle Creek E.E. Center
at 570-629-3061, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and most Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information on other programs we offer, visit our website at www.mcconservation.org.
Personal Fitness Training
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WPA Level 2 PaddleFIT Coach
Women • Youth • Men • Athletes
IN HOME OR GYM
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Advice
570-269-2400
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Shooting Camp
In preparation for the upcoming season, PV Boys’ Basketball will
be holding a boys’ shooting camp on Sunday, November 9, from
12pm – 4pm, at the Pleasant Valley High School new gym. Open
to boys ages 4th grade – 9th grade. Cost is $20 at the door.
The Boys’ Basketball parent club will be running a camp store
during the day of camp. The store will be opened at the beginning
and at the end of camp. All proceeds benefit the Pleasant Valley
Boys’ Basketball Program. Have a snack at camp and help support
OUR team!
Any questions, please email Coach Gould at gould.matthew@
pvbears.org, or club president, Lisa Neubert, at lbnsons@ptd.net.
THE BUCKET STAYS AT PV!
Congratulations to our Pleasant Valley Bears Football team
for bringing home the Old Oaken Bucket for the 6th year in a row,
beating Pocono Mountain East 42 to 20 in that traditional game,
played on a Saturday morning at the end of October.
Well done boys!
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MONROE COUNTY YOUTH FIELD DAY says THANKS!
A big “Thank You” to the following individuals, companies, and organizations who donated to our event!
If not for your generous donation we would not be able to hold this event.
A Cut Above Haircutters, Inc.
Abeloff Buick GMC
Adventure Sports
Alma & Ken Green
Amori & Associates, LLC
Angela & Keith Schwartz
Arlington Diner
Bear Hunting Magazine
Beauty Pawlor Plus
Beltzville Beverage
Benninger Insurance Agency
Big Brown Fish Hatchery
Big Wheel Roller Skating Center
Billy’s Body & Paint, Inc.
Billy’s Pocono Diner
Bimbo Bakeries
Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Gun Club
Blue Ridge Flea Market & KC’s Grill
Boy Scout Troup #98
Brewskies Beverage
Brodhead Trout Unlimited
Brooklyn Bridge Bagels
C.A. Schuler
Camp Trexler
Carquest Auto Parts
Chestnuthill Township Supervisors
China 8
Cindy Rhoads
Cramer’s Cashway, Inc.
D. Scott Aldinger, D.D.S.
DCNR
Dino & Diane Cosgrove
Donna Green
Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitters
Echo Farms Hunt Club
Farda Associates, Inc.
Frank Delio
Frank Schwartz
Freedom Gymnastics
Gary in the Morning 96.7 FM
Gary’s Meat Market
Gone Fishing Charter Fleet
Gotta Go Potties
40 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • November 2014
Hap’s Taxidermy-vince Volz, Jr.
Head to Toe Sportswear
Heckman’s Orchards
HERR Foods, Inc.
Holiday Hair
Home Depot
Hooked 2 You
Howard Williams Elec. Contracting
Indian Mt. Golf Course
Indian Mt. Rod & Gun Club
Indian Mt. Rod & Gun Club Ladies Auxiliary
Jeker’s Hardware
Jerry & Sons Auto Body & Collision
Joe Rohrman
Just Born Candy
Keystone Shooter Supply LLC
Kunkletown Rod & Gun Club
Laurel Beverage
Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays
Linda Schwartz
Mark Galiyano
Met Ed/First Energy Corp.
Midway USA
Norman & Coleen Solotruk
PA Game Commission
PA Outdoor Writers Assoc., Inc.
PA Trappers Assoc. District 10
Papillon & Moyer Excavating
& Paving, LLC
Paradise Tanning Salon
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pocono Mountain Diaries
Polk Township Supervisors
PPL Electric Utilities
Pranc Kalls
Rail Riders (NY Yankees)
Ray Price The Poconos
Representative Mario Scavello
Representative Rosemary Brown
Resort Consulting & Management
Riverside Rehabilitation
Russell Bass
Ross Township Supervisors
S&S Indoor Go-Karts
Saylorsburg Lumber
Scotts Collision Center, Inc.
Shiffer Bituminous Service Co.
Spread Eagle Realty, Inc.
Stanley Green Excavating
& Landscaping
Stroudsburg Granite Co.
Sugar Hollow Farms
Sunset Hill Range North, LLC
The Burt Coyote Co., Inc.
The Mobile Home Parts Center
Trout Unlimited
Vietnam Veterans
Vincent’s Deli & Catering
Wacky Worm
Wallaby’s Store
Walmart - East Stroudsburg
Warner’s Propane
Waste Management
Wawa
Weseloh Carney & Comp., LLC
West End Awards
West End Fair Association
West End Happenings
West End Printing & Design
Whitetails Unlimited
Wildlife Research Center
Will Daskal
William Jeker
William H. Kresge
Funeral Home, Inc.
Willie Jeker
Zimmerman’s
A very special thank you
goes out to all the volunteers
who gave of their time to make
this a safe and fun filled event.
This event would not be possible
without you! Please except
our apologies if we forgot
to mention everyone.
New Patients Always Welcome!
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(cont. from pg. 34)
• Give custom-fit orthotics a try: Orthotic inserts are often overlooked, but might be the answer to your foot problems. They slip
into shoes to relieve tired, achy feet and eliminate discomfort immediately. They are designed for your unique foot type and work
by putting feet into a more supported position.
• Dampness dangers: Rainy days, wet piles of leaves and puddles
can create obstacles that make it difficult to keep your feet dry.
Damp feet can cause discomfort, so when the weather is damp, be
sure to wear footwear made from water-resistant material or treat
your favorite shoes with a protective water-repellent spray. Always
use warm socks made from breathable material, and for extra dryness, sprinkle a small amount of foot powder inside your shoes and
socks to absorb excess moisture so your toes stay warm and dry.
• Fall back to basics: Just because your open-toed shoes have been
tucked away for the season doesn’t mean you should neglect your
feet. Taking care of your tootsies makes them look great on the
outside and ensures they stay healthy inside as well. Keep your
nails trimmed by cutting straight across to reduce the likelihood of
ingrown toenails. Never cut cuticles; soften them in a warm bath or
with moisturizer and gently push back with a rubber cuticle-pusher. Wash feet regularly with soap and water and always scrub between the toes. While you’re at it, give yourself a quick foot rub to
help them stay healthy and warm.
Brisk fall days can be the perfect reason to get outside and enjoy
an autumn activity. Remember to be smart when shoe shopping,
give orthotic inserts a try, watch out for dampness, and continue to
keep your feet looking and feeling great! Kick start the fall season
on the right foot and don’t miss a step during months to come.
Sports & Recreation
(cont. from pg. 36, Skin)
Don’t forget your lips: Your lips need just as much protection as
the rest of your skin, especially since they can get a lot of exposure
to the sun. Carry lip balm with SPF with you and apply it generously, particularly in the dry winter months when lips can become very
chapped and soar.
Keep you cool: Stress is a huge contributor to skin problems like
acne and wrinkles. Making time to relax during your hectic days
can greatly improve the condition of your skin.
Moisturize: Your skin needs to stay hydrated to stay healthy. Apply moisturizer to your whole body every morning and at night before going to bed. Keep moisturizer near you during the day so you
can continue to moisturize your hands.
Along with these and many other helpful tips, you can keep your
skin looking great all through the month of November and the rest
of the year.
National Healthy Skin Month is not just about daily skincare tips,
but it is also dedicated to keeping people well informed on serious
skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer. It’s a good
idea to conduct monthly skin exams, checking skin for suspicious
moles and other lesions that could become cancerous. Meeting with
a skincare specialist is another important step you should take when
keeping your skin healthy, especially if you suffer from painful or
irritating skin problems.
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Ladies League of Indian Mt. Golf Course
The Ladies League of Indian Mt. Golf Course, in Kresgeville,
ended their season with a tournament and banquet in September.
The theme of this year’s banquet, “The 50’s Rock and Roll”,
was held at Cherry’s Family Restaurant, in Kresgeville. Many of
the members dressed in the ’50’s fashions, with the Best Dressed
Award going to Diane Swift.
This non-competitive ladies league of 34 members enjoyed a
season of having fun, playing golf with a different four-some each
week. The end of the season tournament winners were:
• Lowest Score - Phil Bond and Diane Swift
• Highest Score - Rita McNeal
• Lowest Putts - Dee Faust
• Closest to the Pin - Carol Alfred
• Closest to the Line - Carol Rowan
Winners of the Blind Poker Game on each hole were Lisa Mercado and Kelly Giannetto. In Loving Memory of Rosie Manzi, the
Rosie Award was presented to Karen Gunn.
A special thank you to the following businesses for donations:
Indian Mt. Golf Course, Kinsley’s Shop Rite, Cherry’s Family
Restaurant, and Snydersville Driving Range.
WE DO VARSITY JACKETS!
Sports & Recreation
Pleasant Valley Boys’ Basketball players set up to help young
trick-or-treaters paint pumpkins at the 2014 Community
Halloween Night at PVHS.
For more information about the ladies league, contact Pat at 610681-4967. The 2015 season will begin in April.
Kettle Creek Fall Home School Program
Our Environmental Education staff will offer a hands-on environmental education experience. Activities will include classroom
instruction and hands-on outdoor learning opportunities for all
ages, with participants divided into three age groups: Kindergarten
through 2nd grade (parent accompaniment required), 3rd through
6th grade, and 7th through 12th grade. Each month a different topic
will be addressed, all classes will be led by an Environmental Educator and be held from 2-4pm. Cost: $6/non-members, $3/EE Center members. Pre-registration and payment are required and limited
by the Monday preceding the program date. Refunds given only if
notification is given at least three days prior to the program date.
• Investigating Bugs - November 6 (2 - 4 p.m.) - Insects are amazing critters. Come learn about what they are doing this fall and how
they may or may not survive the winter.
• What is a Conservation District? - December 4 (2 - 4 p.m.) - The
Monroe County Conservation District, established in 1947, has
been around for long time. Come learn about what a Conservation
District is and does.
To pre-register for the program, please call the Center at 570629-3061, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
most Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information on other programs we offer visit our website at mcconservation.org.
42 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • November 2014
Dance ’til Dawn
owner/director
Dawn Massa
STILL ACCEPTING
FALL REGISTRATIONS!
REGISTER NOW!
At Dance ’til Dawn, our highly-qualified
teachers, with varied training, help provide
an environment which is Professional,
Encouraging and Inspiring.
BRODHEADSVILLE • Rt. 209 • West End Plaza
Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Tiny Dancers
Mommy & Me • Modern • Hip Hop
Musical Theater • Gymnastics • Lyrical
Special Needs • Adult Classes • Zumba
Competitive Teams • Anat Baniel Method
Karate Lessons under the direction of Rocco Lombardo
Saturdays 9:15am • call for details
WWW.DANCETILDAWN.NET
For more information, call: 610-681-2379
November at Kettle Creek
• November 5 & 12 - Wednesday - Public Bog Walk - Public walks
begin at 1 p.m. and are open to anyone, while private walks for
organizations and school groups are scheduled on request. Meet at
the Bog parking lot. Cost: $6/non-member, $4/EE Center or Nature
Conservancy members and children under 12. Please wear appropriate footwear. Each walk lasts approximately 2 1/2 hours and
explores the floating boardwalk and surrounding area. Pre-registration is required for all walks.
• November 6 - Thursday - Open Space Along the Brodhead Part
I, and November 13 - Thursday - Open Space Along the Brodhead
Part II - The Brodhead Creek is historically significant as the “birth
place” of American Fly-fishing. Join environmental educator Darryl Speicher as he explores open space property along the shores of
the Brodhead Creek. We will travel from site to site in the Kettle
Creek Bus. Meet at the EE Center at 8:30 a.m. and return at 1 p.m.
Cost: $15/non-member, $10/EE Center member. Pre-registration
and payment are required. Refunds will be given only if notification is given at least one week in advance.
• November 8 - Saturday - Birdfeeding Basics - Join Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle to learn about one of America’s
favorite pastimes...feeding the birds! This one hour program will
begin at 10 a.m. and cover bird feeder types, common winter bird
identification and much more. Cost: $5/non-member, $3/children
under 12. EE Center members free.
• November 8 - Saturday - Public Bog Walk - Join an Environmental Educator at 2 p.m. at the Bog parking lot and take a 2 ½
hour journey into the Bog environment. Please wear appropriate
footwear. Cost: $6/non-member, $4/EE and Nature Conservancy
members and children under 12. Pre-registration is required.
• November 15 - Saturday - Well Water Protection & Testing - In
Pennsylvania, there are no state regulations requiring private well
owners to maintain their well or test their well water quality. These
tasks are the voluntary responsibility of each homeowner. Penn
State Master Well Owners Duane Kerzic and Trish Attardo will be
offering a presentation from 10 a.m. -12 noon on the protection of
water wells and the testing of drinking water. We hope to help participants understand where their water comes from and to provide
guidance on what practices they may use to ensure adequate and
safe drinking water. This program is free.
• November 20 - Thursday - Autumn Mystery Birding Trip - Join
Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman for this field trip where
the birding destinations and target birds are not revealed until the
day of the trip. Participants meet at the EE Center at 8:30 a.m. and
return 5:30 p.m. Cost: $24/non-member, $18/EE Center member,
and includes bus transportation, plenty of birds, and a good time!
Participants should pack a lunch, binoculars, and dress appropriately for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and snacks.
Pre-registration and payment are required and limited. Refunds
will be given only if notification is made at least one week prior
to the trip.
• November 22 - Saturday - Building Open - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• November 11, 27, 28 & 29 - Building Closed
Directions: Route 611, at the light at the Tannersville Inn turn
onto Cherry Lane Road. The parking lot is 1.9 miles on your right
from Route 611.
FREE YOGA: The West End Park and Open Space Commis-
sion will offer 2 FREE Yoga Classes at the Chestnuthill Park, 221
Route 715, Brodheadsville, instructed by Jen Akob on Wednesdays, Nov 12th and 19th, 9:30am-10:30am. All levels are welcome.
Please bring a mat. FMI: 570-992-9733 or bkozen@weposc.org.
Indian Mountain Golf Course says Thanks!
Indian Mountain Golf Course, in Kresgeville, held their 3rd Annual “Military Benefit” golf tournament on September 22. They
would like to thank all the participants, sponsors/donations, and
people who helped make this event a big success once again. Over
$4000 was raised, and donated Operation Touch of Home, and
local American Legion Post 927.
Sports & Recreation
PV Boys’ Varsity Basketball Home Game Schedule
Saturday12/06/14 Nazareth7:00PM
Friday
12/12/14 ACC 7:00PM
Saturday
12/13/14 Del Val 7:00PM
Tuesday
12/16/14 Parkland 7:00PM
Saturday
12/20/14 Bangor
2:00PM
Tuesday
12/23/14 BeCa 7:00PM
Tuesday
01/06/15 PM West 7:00PM
Tuesday
01/13/15 PM East 7:00PM
Friday
01/16/15 ES North* 7:00PM
Saturday
01/17/15 Blue Mountain 2:00PM
Tuesday
01/27/15 ES South 7:00PM
Friday
02/06/15 Stroudsburg** 7:00PM
*Senior Night (proposed) **Pink-Out Game (proposed)
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Sports & Recreation
Talkin' Turkey
Fun Facts about our Fine Feathered Friends
• Could have been our National Bird
If old Ben Franklin had his way the Turkey would have been our
national bird, not the Eagle. Mr. Franklin felt the Eagle "a bird of
poor moral character" and the Turkey a much more respectable
creature. He also liked the fact that the Turkey was a true native
of America.
• They Sleep in Trees
Turkeys like to stay in flocks. They sleep in trees to keep safe
from predators. Upon waking, they emit a series of soft yelps to
one another to make sure everyone is okay, before descending to
the ground.
• Named after the Country
When the Spanish first found the bird here they brought it back
to Europe with them. The English mistakenly thought it was a
bird they had already called a Turkey which came by way of Africa and Turkey. When they discovered the difference the name
stuck.
• Female Turkeys don't Gobble
Each male Turkey has his own unique "gobbling" techniques. Females communicate through small chirp-like noises.
• They are Fast
Turkeys can run as fast as 25mph and fly, short distances, as fast
as 55mph.
• They have stones in their stomachs
Turkeys have 2 stomachs. The second one, called a gizzard, contains stones that have been previously swallowed which help the
toothless birds better digest their food.
• They are similar to dogs in that they . . .
are intelligent, sensitive and highly social, create lasting social
bonds and are very affectionate.
• Nearly hunted to extinction
By the early 1900's turkeys were hunted to near extinction. Restoration projects across the country were able to bring them back
from a low of 30,000 to nearly 7 million today.
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Pleasant Valley Assembly of God
1 Warren Lane, Brodheadsville
Sunday, November 30th • 8:30am, 10:00am and 11:30am
Pleasant Valley High School
Route 209, Brodheadsville
Sunday, November 30th • 6:00pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL:
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NOW SEE THEM IN PERSON!
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On Saturday, December 13, from 1PM through 6 PM, St. Joseph
Catholic Church, located at North 6th Street in Jim Thorpe, will be
having Christkindlmarkt!! Come out and do some Christmas shopping while enjoying the great food, bake sale, Tricky Tray auction,
a tour of our beautiful Church, and the Christmas Yard Sale!
For more information, please call 570-325-3731. This is a fundraiser for St. Joseph Church. Come and join in the fun!
Birdfeeding Basics Program at Kettle Creek
On Saturday, November 8, join Environmental Educator Karen
N. Boyle for a program from 10 to 11 a.m. on feeding birds! This
program will teach all about our winter friends, what food they like
and much more! Cost: $5/non-members, $3/children under 12. EE
Center members free.
To pre-register for the program, please call the E. E. Center at
570-629-3061, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
and most Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on
other programs we offer visit our website at mcconservation.org.
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resource to policymakers as they seek to draft positive adoption
legislation and to focusing public attention on the advantages of
adoption.
*Children’s Action Network: Formed in 1990 by leaders in the
entertainment industry, the Children’s Action Network (CAN) is
dedicated to improving the lives of America’s children. Through
extensive public education campaigns, community-based programs and policy initiatives, CAN uses the power of the entertainment community to increase awareness about children’s issues and
make them a top priority in everyday life.
Harlem Rockets Basketball & Comedy Show
All West End families are welcomed to attend the Harlem Rockets Basketball & Comedy Show on Friday, November 14th, from
7-8:30pm at Pleasant Valley High School. This is an interactive
family event that will have the kids singing, dancing, and in awe
of the amazing basketball tricks. Students will be able to cheer for
their favorite teachers and administrators as they participate on our
celebrity school team, “The Pleasant Valley Pride”. I wonder what
kind of hi-jinks will fall upon the wonderful PV Staff.
Additionally, the Lady Bears Basketball Team will be raffling
off door prizes. The concession stand will also be open, offering
yummy treats and snacks for families.
The cost for the event is $10 for adults, $8 for student/child, in
advance, or $12 for adults, and $10 for student/child at the door.
Advance tickets are available at all Pleasant Valley school locations. Cash or checks made payable to PV ASC, with memo Lady
Bears Bball.
Please direct all questions to kborden1@ptd.net. Thank you!
From Our Family to Yours . . .
(cont. from pg. 34, Adoption)
A coalition of national partners – Dave Thomas Foundation for
Adoption, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, The
Alliance for Children’s Rights, and Children’s Action Network –
sponsor National Adoption Day to draw special attention to children in foster care waiting for permanent families and to celebrate
all loving families that adopt.
*Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit public charity dedicated
exclusively to finding permanent homes for the more than 130,000
children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. Created
by Wendy’s→ founder Dave Thomas who was adopted, the Foundation implements results-driven national programs, foster care
adoption awareness and advocacy initiatives. To learn more, visit
davethomasfoundation.org or call 1-800-ASK-DTFA.
*The Alliance for Children’s Rights: The Alliance for Children’s
Rights is Los Angeles’ only free legal services organization devoted solely to helping children living in poverty and foster care.
The Alliance’s mission is to ensure children get the support and
services they need to become healthy, productive adults. Since
1992, The Alliance has worked together with the Los Angeles Juvenile Court and the Department of Children and Family Services
to expedite and increase the number of children adopted from Los
Angeles foster care.
*The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about children
in need of permanent, safe, and loving homes; and to eliminating
the barriers that hinder these children from realizing their basic
need of a family. CCAI serves as an informational and educational
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Epilepsy Awareness
If you or someone you love has epilepsy, you may be wondering how it affects day-to-day life. Will this keep me from doing the
things I enjoy most? How will it impact my family, relationships,
work or school? In order to live a happy and full life it’s important to
learn how epilepsy can affect you, what your rights and responsibilities are and how to find support & resources.
Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures affecting
a variety of mental and physical functions. It’s also called a seizure
disorder. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they
are considered to have epilepsy. Almost 3 million people in the U.S.
have some form of epilepsy. About 200,000 new cases of seizure
disorders and epilepsy are diagnosed each year. In the Eastern Pennsylvania region alone there are over 110,000 people living with epilepsy/seizure disorder. A seizure happens when a brief, strong surge
of electrical activity affects part or all of the brain. 1 in 10 adults will
have a seizure sometime during their life.
Seizures can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. They can
have many symptoms, from convulsions and loss of consciousness
to some that are not always recognized as seizures by the person
experiencing them or by health care professionals: blank staring, lip
smacking, or jerking movements of arms and legs.
Most seizures in people with epilepsy are not medical emergencies. They end after a minute or two without harm and usually do not
require a trip to the emergency room. But sometimes there are good
reasons to call or emergency help. A seizure in someone who does
not have epilepsy could be a sign of a serious illness.
Other reasons to call an ambulance include:
-A seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes
-No “epilepsy” or “seizure disorder” I.D.
-Slow recovery, a second seizure, or difficulty breathing afterwards
-Pregnancy or other medical diagnosis -Any signs of injury or sickness
When the doctor has made a diagnosis of seizures or epilepsy, the next step is to select the best form of treatment. If the seizure was
caused by an underlying correctable brain condition, surgery may stop seizures. If epilepsy — that is, a continuing tendency to have
seizures — is diagnosed, the doctor will usually prescribe regular use of seizure-preventing medications. If drugs are not successful,
other methods may be tried, including surgery, a special diet, complementary therapy or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). The goal of all
epilepsy treatment is to prevent further seizures, avoid side effects, and make it possible for people to lead active lifestyles.
There is no cure for epilepsy, yet. Medications do not cure epilepsy in the same sense that penicillin can cure an infection. For many
people with epilepsy, however, the medication will prevent seizures as long as they are taken regularly; but, successful drug therapy
requires the active cooperation of the patient.
Antiepileptic drugs successfully prevent seizures in at least fifty percent of all patients for substantial periods of time. Another thirty
percent enjoy a significant reduction in the number of seizures. Unfortunately, some people continue to have seizures regularly despite
taking medication. For them, surgical or, in children, dietary therapy with the ketogenic diet may be helpful. There is also hope that
continuing research will produce new drugs and new ways of using them that will eventually give seizure relief to everyone who has
epilepsy. (cont. pg. 47)
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Most epilepsy medicines are taken by mouth. The doctor’s choice of which drug to prescribe depends on what kind of
seizure a person is having. People react to medicines in different ways. Some experience side effects, others may not. Some people’s
seizures will respond well to a particular drug while someone else will have seizures that continue. It may take some time to find exactly
the right dose of the right drug for each person with epilepsy.
Whenever possible, doctors try to prevent seizures with a single medication. This is called monotherapy. However, some people may
require polytherapy, the use of more than one medication to achieve seizure control. When selecting a drug, your doctor will consider
the type of seizures you have. Not all medications work for all types of seizures.
Like all drugs, epilepsy medicines have side effects. Some are dose-related, and become more likely as the dose increases.
Visit www.epilepsy.com for more information, or speak with your doctor.
(cont. from pg. 46)
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