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Are You an Organ Donor?
February 14th is National Organ Donor Day. Do you have the
designation on your driver’s license? I do. I didn’t always though.
That changed when I had kids. I am one of those moms who always
think about all the possible things that can go wrong. I am a perpetual worrier. So one year while renewing my license, I decided
to check that box on the form to allow my organs to be donated. I
couldn’t help but hope that if one day one of my kids ever needed
to use an organ donor, there would be one available. I couldn’t
hope for that, and not be one myself. So I did it. But I did it with
reservations.
I checked the box, but I also filled in the line that asked if there
was something/some part that I did NOT want donated. I said my
heart, and my eyes. Why? Because being the sentimental sap that
I am, I felt that I did not want to part with my eyes, through which
I watched my children grow, or my heart, which held their love.
Silly, I know. I have since removed that caveat. My kids are part of
my soul, and nothing can take that away.
A few years ago, my father-in-law passed away. We were asked
if we wanted him to be a donor. I thought – no way! The man was
not healthy. He had diabetes, and congestive heart failure. He wore
glasses, and was a bit overweight. What could they possibly find
to “re-use” on him? But I was wrong. Do you know that he was a
skin donor for five people? I never would have thought of that.
Before you discount yourself as a possible donor, remember that
there are many parts of you that can help, if not save, another person. It is estimated that 50 lives can be touched and saved if one
person becomes the donor of organ and tissue.
Donated organ and tissue can free someone from dialysis treatment, give eyesight to people, help burn victims heal, joint their
bones and save limbs, and above all they save lives. The benefit
of this act is definitely not only felt by the recipient but also the
recipient’s friends and families. There are more than 6000 million
men, women and children waiting for a donation and a life saving
transplant.
When your license comes up for renewal this year, consider
checking that box this time. Talk to your teens about it, and let
them decide if they’d like to become donors when they get their
license. I know it’s a tough thing to think about, because there is
only one situation that can occur for us to become a donor. But if
you are that person in need of one, aren’t you going to hope that
someone else out there checked the box on their renewal form?
Enjoy this issue. ~ Lisa
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Western Poc. Lioness Club Meeting
February 24, begining at a NEW scheduled time
of 6:30pm, at the American Legion in Gilbert.
The community is invited to attend.
Come and enjoy a piece of cake, a cup of coffee, and see how you can join the Lioness and
our new Schedule of Events for 2015. The March
28th meeting will feature a presentation - after the
social time - by guest speaker Carol Petrucci, a
wellness advocate.
FMI: Lioness Ruth at 610-381-4274; visit:
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The new West End Healthcare Center in Brodheadsville is now open, fulfilling a need for better access to health care for those in the area. An
extension of Pocono Medical Center (PMC), the facility provides comprehensive medical services, all conveniently located under one roof.
Primary Care is now available for the whole family at the new facility.
PMC internal medicine and family care physicians, along with advanced
practice clinicians, provide the necessary care and treatments for those
in the community. PMC ob-gyn services, which have been awarded as
a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery, are
located on site, with care provided by board certified physicians, advanced
practice clinicians and certified nurse midwives.
For families with children, pediatric services including sick child care,
immunizations, and tests are delivered by board certified pediatricians and
advanced practice clinicians.
Licensed professionals are also available to provide care for those with
behavioral health needs at this location. Other services offered include
cardiology, general surgery, hematology and medical oncology.
Board certified cardiologists are available for consultations and for longterm care for those with cardiac disease. (cont. right)
(cont. from left, PMC) Pre-operative consultations are available at the West
End Healthcare Center for those requiring surgery. Board certified surgeons are also available for post-operative follow-up appointments.
Backed by the experts at the Hughes Cancer Center, board certified
oncologists are on site at the West End Healthcare Center. They offer new
patient consults, follow-up appointments and second opinions for hematology and medical oncology. Counseling, information, and customized
treatment are provided.
Those experiencing work-related injuries or illnesses can go to the facility to be cared for by board certified occupational medicine physicians
and advanced practice clinicians through PMC’s comprehensive program
in occupational medicine. The program is designed to help patients heal
quickly and safely so they can return to work.
The facility also includes an Immediate Care Center, which provides
access to care for non-life threatening injuries and illnesses, as well as a
variety of other services, including physicals, immunizations, EKGs, and
digital X-rays. For all practices, the facility offers an on-site lab center for
most bloodwork and urinalysis.
The West End Healthcare Center is located at 120 Burrus Boulevard in
Brodheadsville. Beginning on February 16th, the Immediate Care Center
is open seven days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. No appointment is
necessary for the Immediate Care Center.
Please call 570-992-7777 for an appointment for all other services. Find
more information at PoconoMedicalCenter.org/WestEnd.
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ASHES TO GO Zion United Lutheran Church, 1919 Route
209 in Brodheadsville, welcomes everyone to stop by our parking
lot on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and receive a prayer and ashes. Pastor Ann Melot will be in the lot from 8am to 9:30am, and
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urday
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Holy Week services on Passion/Palm Sunday, March 29th, at 8am
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Kunkletown Vol. Fire Co. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to day,
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Basket Auction & Family Fun Day
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Valley Intermediate School (PVI). Baskets to be auctioned, starting
at 2pm. Must be present to win. There will be food, crafts, games,
big ticket items, cake walk, and a 50/50. Tickets for Basket Auction,
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• New Bright and Spacious Therapy Department
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by Select Medical, including: Physical,
Occupational and Speech Therapy
Mark Baylis, co-founder of VALOR Clinic Foundation, sends a tremendous thank you
for the donation received by Jack Williams Tire and Auto at their ribbon cutting ceremony
in December, at their new location in Brodheadsville.
Thank you for your support! The Vets salute you!
VETERAN CALENDARS STILL AVAILABLE
Our 2015 calendar, which features photos of local veterans and
soldiers, is available for purchase at West End Happenings, West
End Awards and West End Printing. The cost of the calendar is
$5.00, and all proceeds will be given to VALOR’s Maj. Paul Syverson Veterans Sanctuary, also known as Paul’s House, located at
the former Hotel Jonas, on Rt. 534 in Jonas. The shelter provides
housing, supervision and basic job-search skills for up to fifteen
people at a time. (See the VALOR facebook page for more information and volunteer opportunities.) Thank you - West End Happenings
VETERANS’ SUPPORT GROUP - VALOR Veterans Unstoppable 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 [email protected];
[email protected].
Submarine Veterans Meet
The U.S. Submarine Veterans, Pocono Base, meet regularly on the third Wednesday of each
month, at the Wilson Fisher American Legion, Post 413, on Old
Route 940, in Pocono Pines. They are a local chapter of the national organization of U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. The purpose of the
organization is to perpetuate the memory of shipmates who gave
their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country.
Submarine veterans from all eras are encouraged to join. Meetings
begin at 7:00 P.M.
FMI / directions, visit http://poconosubvets.org; call 610-681-2606.
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• Adult Bingo, February 7 (snow date of 2/13/15): Come on out with
your Valentine for a night of food and fun. Doors open at 7:00pm,
and Bingo starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $20.00 each, or $35.00 per
couple. Must be 21.
• St Patrick’s Day Party, March 21. More details in next issue.
• Meat Drawing, March 28. More details in next issue.
FMI on any of our events, or hall rental: 570-629-3321.
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Camp Papillon Rescue Meet & Greet/Adoption Day
Don’t shop, adopt! Come and meet the dogs, cats and critters that
Camp Papillon has for adoption! Camp Papillon will hold a Meet &
Greet/Adoption Day from 11 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, February 8, at
Tractor Supply, on Route 209 in Brodheadsville (barring bad weather!). Check Camp Papillon’s website, or call Tractor Supply at 570992-1824 for updates.
Fill out an online application and get pre-approved in advance.Email
[email protected]. Not ready to adopt . . . why not foster? We
provide vet care, food, crates and whatever you need. All you supply
is the love! Email [email protected], or visit our website
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Congratulations to Melissa Francomacaro of Sciota for February is National AMD/Low Vision Awareness
being named to King’s College Fall 2014 Dean’s list! Month EyeHealth Northwest
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Monroe County Habitat for Humanity It may feel
like winter will never end but spring will be here before we know
it, and at Monroe County Habitat for Humanity we are looking
to schedule volunteer work for homeowners who are struggling
with repairs necessary to keep and stay in their homes. Our Home
Preservation program offers volunteers for exterior painting, minor exterior repairs, landscaping, and exterior clean-ups. Certain
maximum income limits apply as well as other eligibility criteria.
Call 570-476-9846 for more information or an application if you
need Habitat for Humanity to revitalize the appearance of your
home and neighborhood in Monroe County.
February is National AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month. AMD,
or Age-related Macular Degeneration, is the leading cause of vision
loss affecting over 15 million adults over the age of 50. To understand how AMD affects your vision. Take your left hand and cover
your left eye, now make a fist with your right hand. Take your right
fist and place it directly in front of your right eye. The only thing
you should see is images in your periphery or side vision. Now
imagine that this is how you are to function within the world.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration can develop so slowly that
it’s not until the vision is getting severely bad that the patient will
notice. Age-Related Macular Degeneration primarily destroys the
sharp central vision controlled by a spot at the back of the retina called the macula. Sharp central vision is needed to read, drive,
identify faces, watch television and perform daily tasks that require
straight ahead vision.
The exact cause of AMD is not known. But there are a number of
risk factors that may play a role. Some you can help control, some
you can’t. The same things that put you at risk for heart disease and
stroke also put you at risk for AMD. These include high cholesterol,
obesity, and smoking. Risks you cannot control include age, family
history, gender and race.
AMD symptoms include blurriness, wavy lines, or a blind spot.
You may also notice visual distortions such as straight lines or faces
appearing wavy, doorways seeming crooked, or bjects appearing
smaller or farther away. (cont. pg. 7)
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“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. We all should know that
diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that
all the treads of that tapestry are equal in value no matter their
color.” ~ Maya Angelou
February is Black History Month. Take some time to look up an
African American poet, an inventor, an abolitionist, an athlete,
whoever. Learn about them and their struggles and successes.
Don’t let the stories of the past die away from the generations of
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A Senior Prom event for the class of 2015,
and anyone aged 55 and over! Western Pocono
Community Library will be holding a Senior
Prom event on Sunday, April 12th, from 1 pm to
5 pm at the library, located at 131 Pilgrim Way,
in Brodheadsville. This event will not only kick
off National Library Week, but will also give an
opportunity to have the older generation and the
younger generation come together and socialize,
dance, and have fun all under one roof!
There will be music, dancing, formal and
candid photos, refreshments, favors, King and
Queen, and lots of great laughs, all for just $15
per person. This event is Casual to Formal, most
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If you need more information about this event
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If you notice any of these symptoms, you should see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. If you are diagnosed with wet AMD, it
is important to see a Retina Specialist for the most appropriate care.
Make the most of your vision. Millions of people have macular
degeneration, and millions of them continue to do everything they
always did. Because you never become blind with AMD, there is
always sight available if you know how to use it.
The peripheral vision you have helps you to get around the house
and outside. There are devices and techniques for everything from
reading to cooking to watching sports on TV. You may have to stop
driving at some point, but for everything else, there is a solution.
If you are losing sight, there are some simple things you can do
on your own to improve your ability to see. Don’t become discouraged! You will probably need to try out multiple devices before you
find one that works for you. These range from magnifiers that are
held in the hand or suspended on a stand, to devices that attach to
your glasses or computers that help you to read.
Things you can do on your own:
• Improve the lighting in your home and office. This may not necessarily mean that you should increase the lighting or the brightness.
Glare is often a problem for people with low vision. You’ll need to
experiment to see what works best for you. Special lights are available through many catalogs.
• Use high contrast for reading and writing. Write in large letters
with a broad, felt tip pen on white or light paper.
• Use large print books or try other media, like books on tape, disk
or mp3. Most libraries have a section of these or you can find them
online. There are also special libraries for visually impaired.
• Use a hand held magnifier. In the beginning, you may find some
help at your local drug store by trying out the various small handheld magnifiers available. If one of them helps your vision, you
should certainly use it. Other magnifying devices may be more useful if your vision is very bad.
See your eye doctor regularly for early detection of AMD.
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Western Pocono Lions Club will hold their monthly din-
ner meeting at The Old Mill Pizzeria and Restaurant, in Sciota,
on Wednesday, February 18. We gather at 6:30 pm, and order off
the menu. Anyone is welcome to join us and learn what the Lions
are all about. For more information, you can call Lion Charles at
610-381-3759.
meeting will be on Thursday, March 12th, 7pm at the
Chestnuthill Twp. Municipal building, Rt. 715. We
will be planning our spring cleanups. Please join us.
The Fall 2014 dean’s list has been announced
at Pennsylvania College of Technology:
Dennis L. Arnold, Brodheadsville • Carl F. Baker, Saylorsburg
Ciara N. Bond, Kunkletown (Congrats, Ciara!!)
Russell A. Bontempo, Brodheadsville
Robert J. Cunningham II, Saylorsburg
Michelle M. Holzmann, Saylorsburg
Jacqueline Lyden, Kunkletown • Ashley N. Smith, Saylorsburg
Congratulations to all!
Kettle Creek sponsoring Maple Sugaring Program.
For more information, visit www.mcconservation.org for this
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will not be meeting in February. Our next
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Home Improvements
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570-994-6616
[email protected]
Chestnuthill Twp. Historical Society’s next meeting: Wednes-
day, February 25th, 7pm at the park building, Rt. 715.
We are planning to have our 4th annual yard sale on Saturday, May 2. We
plan future activities and projects each month. Please join us to help preserve
the history of our beautiful township.
WHAT’S GOING ON IN
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP?
UPDATES:
• Pocono Health Systems, Brodheadsville facility, located along State Route 209, just east of the ESSA Bank. Anticipated opening dates: Pocono Eye & Associates, Inc. beginning of January 2015; Pocono Medical and Urgent Care Center
beginning of February 2015; Riverside Rehabilitation in February of 2015.
• Mastermind SR 115 Land Development, located on the westerly side of State Route 115, adjacent to Mountain Crest
Plaza. A land development plan has been recommended for approval by the Township Planning Commission and has
been forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. This project is proposing to construct two buildings consisting of approximately 30,000 square feet (total) of retail and restaurant space. This Land Development Plan is currently under review.
Chestnuthill Township welcomes the following NEW BUSINESSES,
which opened since the latter half of 2014.
• Jack Williams Tire and Auto Service Center (service/retail): 1480 Route 209, Brodheadsville
• Kool Trendz LLC (retail sales): (Burger King Plaza) 1636 Route 209, Brodheadsville
• Morghan Rake Coffee Roasters: 2628 Route 115, Effort
• Cloud Chemistry (retail sales): (Rainbow Plaza) 1546 Route 209, Brodheadsville
• Learning Center: 524 Jenna Drive, Brodheadsville
• Endless Ink (tattoo): 1509 Route 209, Brodheadsville
• Mazuk Furniture (retail sales): 1507 Route 209, Brodheadsville
• Weiden Baum Law Office (professional): 1479 Route 209, Brodheadsville
• NY Gyro (restaurant): (Liberty Mall) 110 Shafer Drive, Brodheadsville
8 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • February 2015
The West End Republican Club meets regularly on the
fourth Tuesday of each month. This month’s meeting will be at
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.
Meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. For those wishing to eat prior to the
meeting, arrive by 6:00 PM.
For additional information and directions, visit the club’s website
at www.westendgop.com, or call 443-326-5100.
BRETT’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
& MOWER SERVICES Pick-up & Delivery Available
www.bhsmallengine.com
Located at Sugar Hollow Farms - Effort
Polk Twp. Historical Soc. First Meeting of 2015
Monday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm, at the Polk Township Municipal Building in Kresgeville.
The Polk Township Historical Society was formed in 1997, and
is dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of Polk
Township and maintaining the R.M. Andrews Memorial Archives,
which is located in the historic former Patriotic Order Sons of
America Lodge Hall. Open house is held at the lodge hall during
the summer months, and group tours are available by appointment.
Informational tours of the historic Jonas Bake Oven are conducted
during the West End Fair in August, and upon request from interested organizations.
If you are new to Polk Township and would like to meet some
dedicated, fun and interesting people, or if you’ve been here forever and have an old-time tale to tell, please join us. Everyone is
invited to attend our meetings, special programs and events. New
members are always welcome. For additional information, please
call Pat at 610-681-8984.
38th Annual
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
The 38th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
will be held on Sunday, March 22, from 1:30PM
to 3PM, starting at Stroudsburg High School, and
ending at the East Stroudsburg Borough Building
on Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg.
The parade is organized and produced by the
Pocono Irish American Club. This event includes
vendors. The parade route covers a distance of
not quite two miles, beginning in the borough
of Stroudsburg and ending in East Stroudsburg.
It steps off at Stroudsburg High School parking
lot (1100 West Main St.), up Main St., over the
Veteran’s Bridge, into East Stroudsburg, ending
on Crystal St. at the East’burg Borough Building.
Any and all types of vendors are wanted. To
apply, or for more information, email [email protected], or call 570-424-5455.
You can visit our website at http://poconoirishparade.org, and find us on Facebook at Pocono-Irish-American-Club.
Servicing and Repairing Mowers, Lawn & Garden
Tractors, Generators, Snowblowers, etc.
KEEP YOUR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT RUNNING STONG.
SERVICE IT TODAY TO SAVE ON COSTLY REPAIRS LATER.
Brett Hanitsch - owner • 570-236-5417
FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER / LUNCH: Our Lady Queen
of Peace Church, McCawley Hall, Rt 209, Brodheadsville, from
3-4pm, Sunday, February 8 and February 22. The church serves
portions of Monroe, Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
In addition, the church will provide lunch at 12:30 on Wednesday
February 18. FMI: 610-681-6137.
Bereavement Support Group at Our Lady Queen Of Peace Church
If you have lost a loved one, you are welcome to join us for
healing & fellowship. Meetings are at 1:30pm, in the Café at the
church, located in Brodheadsville, every other Sunday.
All are welcome. Our next meeting is Sunday, February 15th, and
then March 1st, and March 15th, and so on.
For more information contact the Church Office at 610 681-6137.
Monroe Hearing Aid Center since 1972
www.monroehearingaid.com
Brodheadsville • Stroudsburg • Tobyhanna
570-476-hear (4327) • 570-424-5580
Located in Kinsley’s ShopRite Plaza
inside the Brodheadsville Eye Care Center
“HEAR BETTER . . .
LIVE BETTER.”
• Hearing Aid Batteries and Accessories
• House Calls Available
• Interest-Free Financing
• FREE HEARING TESTS
• Audiologist on Staff
• All Insurances Accepted
February 2015 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 9
The Quilted Crow
610-379-4700
179 Interchange Road, Lehighton (next to Wells Fargo)
QUILT RETREAT!
featuring the
LANCASTER
DIAMOND SAMPLER
by Anne Parsons Holte
HOURS
M, T, W, F:
10am-6pm
Th: 10am-8pm
Sat: 10am-3pm
February 27th, February 28th & March 1st
CLASSES & GROUPS
FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
SEE OUR WEBSITE OR CALL OUR SHOP FOR
A COMPLETE LISTING OR MORE INFORMATION.
Call or visit us at: www.The-QuiltedCrow.com
for more information on these and other events.
Salem UCC Preschool students colored our pictures!
Salem UCC Preschool is at Salem UCC Church in Gilbert. For more information
about the preschool, please call Ann Gordon at 610-681-4733. Pictured from left
to right is Joshua Mantilla, Paxton Colon, Rose Donnelly, and Lilah Toohey.
MCCD SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Monroe County Conservation District Announces a Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Monroe County High School
Seniors Planning on Pursuing a College Degree in an Environmental Field
The 8th Annual Stanley Becker Environmental Resource Scholarship will be awarded by the Monroe County Conservation District
in cooperation with the family of Stanley Becker. Mr. Becker was
a local citizen who valued the natural resources of Monroe County.
He and his wife, Stella, have been members of the Environmental
Education Center since 1980 and have supported our educational
efforts at numerous fundraising events over the last 34 years.
This scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $500 and all
interested Monroe County High School seniors who qualify are encouraged to apply by calling the Monroe County Conservation District at 570-629-3061 to obtain an application. Application deadline is Friday, March 6. Applications will be reviewed in March
by members of the Monroe County Conservation District Board
of Directors, Staff and the Stanley Becker family. A recipient will
be selected in March, and recognition will be given at the Annual
Members and Friends of Conservation Dinner on March 27.
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.
Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert, was once saved from being
hit by a train when a man grabbed him off the tracks. The
man was Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth.
West End Park & Open Space Commission
Your Community . . . Your Park
• ZUMBA: Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00pm.
• RIPPED Fitness: Tuesdays from 7:15pm-8:15.
All fitness classes are held at the
• YOGA: Wednesdays from 9:30am-10:30am.
Chestnuthill Park Bulding: 221 Rt. 715,
Brodheadsville. Cost: $5.00 each class.
• PiYo: Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
• BINGO: Friday, February 20, 6:30pm, Chestnuthill Park Building.
Doors open at 5:30pm. 50/50 Guaranteed Payout!
Specials • Pull Tabs • Door Prizes. $15.00 admission
• PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW Bus Trip: Monday, March 2, departs at
6:15am from Chestnuthill Park; returns at 7:00pm. “Lights, Camera, BLOOM!”
Experience the magic of movies and horticulture. Cost: $65 p/p.
• DISCOUNTED SKI TICKETS now available! Camelback, Blue Mountain,
Shawnee, Elk Mountain, Big Boulder/Jack Frost, and Montage Mountain.
FMI: www.weposc.org and Facebook
• Check www.weposc.org for these UPCOMING EVENTS: Easter Egg
Hunt: Saturday, March 28 • Tricky Tray: Saturday, April 18 • Craft Fair:
Saturday, May 23.
Register for events/activities at:
FREE PROGRAM
Pine Cone
Bird Feeders
Saturday, February 21st
10am - Noon
Chestnuthill Twp. Park
221 Rt. 715, Brodheadsville
You’ll get
everything you
need to make a
Bird Feeder to
hang and watch
the birds enjoy
a snack.
570-992-9733 or [email protected].
P.O. Box 243 • Brodheadsville, PA 18322
www.weposc.org or 570-992-9733 for information and registrations
10 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • February 2015
For more information:
570-992-9733 / [email protected]
toll free 800-537-0284
or 610-681-5665
SNOW PLOWING
Free Estimates / Fully Insured
Only experienced climbers and insured workmen.
Tree Removal • Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding • Bucket Truck Service
SEASONED FIREWOOD NOW AVAILABLE $185/cord
Two Pleasant Valley
High School students
were honored at the
18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration Breakfast,
held at East Stroudsburg University, in
January. Kristan Lai
received the First
place Julianna V. Bolt
Art Award, and Shannon Simpson won the
Third place Julianna
V. Bolt Art Award.
Congratulations to the
artists, and their teacher, Mr. Boudman!
Pleasant Valley
High School Students
Honored at ESU
Julianna V. Bolt was a
former employee of the
Polk Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Breakfast Breakfast is held ev- East Stroudsburg Uniery 3rd Sunday of the month, except for July and August, at our Fire versity Foundation and
supporter of
House on Rt. 209, from 7:00am-11:30am. Donations: adult $6.00; long-time
the Media and Commuchildren (3-12) $3.50. Menu: eggs – up, over and scrambled, ba- nications program. She
con, ham, sausage, French toast, chipped beef on toast, home fried is the inspiration behind
Julianna V. Bolt Art
potatoes, toast. Beverages: coffee, milk, chocolate milk, orange the
Contest celebrated on
juice. Call-in / takeout orders are part of our breakfast.
campus every year on
Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Day. She passed
away on January 15,
2013.
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Interior and Exterior Painting
Powerwashing / Staining Decks and Houses
Paper Hanging • Textured Ceilings
Andy Lelewski, Owner • Gilbert, PA
610-681-8640 • cell: 570-350-9613
Westminster College Announces Fall Dean’s List
Free Estimates
Fully Insured
References Available Upon Request
The Dean’s List recognizes students who attain a grade point
average of at least 3.6 out of a possible 4.0.
Congratulations to Suzanne Zimich, a senior music performance
major, daughter of Edward and Melissa Zimich of Kunkletown, and
a graduate of Pius X High School.
Pocono Garden Club will hold the annual so-
cial luncheon on Tuesday, February 10, at 12pm,
at the Monroe County Environmental Center, located on Running Valley Road, in Bartonsville.
Members are asked to bring a covered dish or
dessert to share and their own table setting.
Club members and guests are encouraged to
participate in the monthly design titled “Punxsutawney Time”, a Designer’s Choice design in a
brown container, incorporating natural dry winter
materials. No accessory.
The Horticulture entry is a broadleaf evergreen
stem, not to exceed 16”, in a clear glass container.
Please bring in your entries 30 minutes before
the start of the meeting.
The Pocono Garden Club will begin 2015 with
the annual budget report, along with the distribution of the annual club directory.
Everyone interested in gardening is welcome.
For more information contact club President
Linda Bender at 570-977-6131, or email [email protected].
Providing for all of your renovation
and construction needs.
Call for a free estimate:
570.234.6244
February 2015 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 11
Warner’s Propane & Oil
1202 Interchange Rd., Gilbert
(Rt. 209)
610-681-4181 / 800-977-4181
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Refuse To Be A Victim® Crime Prevention Seminar
The award-winning crime prevention and personal safety seminar,
Refuse To Be A Victim®, will be conducted on Saturday, April 25,
at Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod and Gun Club, 2178 Smith Road,
in Sciota, from 8:30am to 12:30pm, and 1pm to 5pm. You select
either the morning or afternoon seminar. The seminar is open to the
public, men, women and children age 12 and up, and costs $25 per
person to attend. Pre-registration is required. To register please
visit www.brcv-rodgun.org, and click on the “Refuse To Be A Victim” link or, contact certified Refuse To Be A Victim® instructor,
Michael Sak, at 732-20-7588 or [email protected]. (cont. right)
Refuse To Be A Victim® Seminars teach methods to avoid dangerous situations and prevent criminal confrontations. Experts
agree the most important factor in surviving a criminal attack is to
have an overall safety strategy before you need it. Seminar topics
address personal safety issues as well as home, automobile, telephone, technological, and travel security. Seminar participants are
presented with a variety of common sense crime prevention and
personal safety strategies and devices they may integrate into their
daily lives.
Refuse To Be A Victim® was developed by the National Rifle
Association in 1993 in response to nationwide requests for crime
prevention seminars. The program has been endorsed by members
of the law enforcement community nationwide, such as Janice
Hart, Certified Crime Prevention Specialist and Refuse To Be A
Victim® Certified Instructor of Front Royal, Virginia. She said,
“Crime Prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Taking care of
one’s self is the priority. The skills taught in the Refuse To Be A
Victim® course will help to prevent personal attacks and keep our
communities safer. Refuse To Be A Victim® is the best personal
safety and awareness program I have come across in my Crime
Prevention career.”
With more than four thousand instructors, seminars have been
held in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Costa Rico, and Trinidad and Tobago. Almost 100,000 men
and women have benefited from the program and its life saving
message.
A list of additional Refuse To Be A Victim® Seminars is maintained at the website www.nrainstructors.org.
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Providing Quality Care
for over 40 Years
please join us . . .
Valentine’s Day
Open House
Friday, February 13th • 2pm-4pm
Come in from the cold
and enjoy light refreshments
and warm family hospitality!
Live music by
Tony Angelo
Personal tours will be available.
Phone (570) 629-1334
1026 Scenic Drive • Kunkletown, PA 18058
Rt. 534 at the Village of Jonas
visit us at: www.getzpersonalcare.com
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24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICES • WE RETURN ALL CALLS
Specializing in Danger Trees and All Phases of Tree Care
Cancer Benefit Please join us on Saturday, February 14, from
1pm – 5pm, at the West End Firehouse, for a Uterine Cancer Benefit. All money raised will go towards helping the family of local resident Tobee Capozzi
with medical bills and
We accept major credit cards.
• Veteran Owned Business
expenses. Come and
• Fully Insured / ACRT Certified
Steve: 570-656-3740
enjoy some food, DJ
• 60-Ft. Bucket Truck
Email: [email protected]
• Landscape / Lawn Care • Saw Repair
Curly Sue, a 50/50
FREE ESTIMATES
www.nordmarkstreeservice.com
• Senior Citizen & Military Discounts
and basket raffle, a
Tricky Tray, and bake
sale. To donate, or to
Protecting Children from Online Predators – CAUTION learn more about ToDetectives in Monroe County are calling on all parents to be more bee, please visit Goalert to what their children are doing online after another online FundMe.com/itvf90.
sexual predator was arrested in the Poconos.
The firehouse is located on Rt. 715, Brodheadsville, behind WaWa.
The number of social media sites out there that can be used to
interact with others online seems to grow every day, but with each
social website or app comes a significant amount of danger for kids.
Monroe County Detectives track down adults who are using online social media tools for all of the wrong reasons, tracking down
kids and exchanging sexually explicit photos.
Predators will groom these children with the intent with eventually meeting up with them for sex or possibly something worse,
says Monroe County district attorney’s office. Recently a predator
posed as a 15 year old online. It happened through a website called
MeetMe.com and the site’s administrators reported him, and the
man is now facing charges. On MeetMe, you can browse locals to
meet great people near you, find out what everyone’s up to in the
feed, and play many more social games. Sounds scary.
One of the popular apps out there is called Kik. Detectives say
they’ve found predators using it, and when you go to download it,
the first review says this app is not safe for kids, and there are other
apps that can be just as dangerous. Kik Messenger is modeled after
BlackBerry’s Messenger. Kik uses a smartphone’s data plan or Wi- (cont. from left) but also on their cell phone, because many times these
Fi to transmit and receive messages. Kik also allows users to share conversations happen after parents think their child may be in bed,
photos, sketches, mobile webpages, and other content. Kik Messen- safe from online predators.
ger requires users to register a username.
Detectives also say that Snapchat is absolutely
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Almost 50 people have been arrested in Monroe
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Coach Purse & Longaberger Basket Bingo
Carbon Builders Association, a non-profit, will be holding their
Annual Coach Purse & Longaberger Basket Bingo on Saturday,
April 11, at the Mahoning Valley Ambulance Corp. Door open at
5pm; Bingo starts at 6pm. Cost is $30 and seating is limited. To
purchase tickets in advance, please call 610-379-1099. Mahoning
Valley Ambulance Corp is located at 902 Mill Road in Lehighton.
Open Wednesday-Saturday
Salon
Walk-ins Welcome
when Available!
Indigo
VISA/MC
A Full-Service Salon offering
Hair • Nails* • Waxing • Facials
Private Bridal Sessions
Rt. 209 & Gilbert Road in Gilbert
610-681-3985
*by appt.
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Cannot be combined with other offers/discounts. Expires 2-28-15.
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, 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.
The eight-hour class 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 and have not taken a class in at least 36 months.
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 class will be held on two Saturdays, March 14th and March
21st, from 1pm to 5pm. FMI / to register: 570-619-4006.
Boomer’s Angels Dog Adoption Day
On Sunday,
February 22, come to Tractor Supply, on Route 209 in Brodheadsville, from
11- 2pm, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer’s Angels
have for adoption! Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care is a new group
in Northeastern Poconos that was formed to give as many homeless and
downtrodden dogs, cats, bunnies and critters.the brightest future possible.
Boomer’s Angels rescues and rehomes dogs, cats and critters. Be an Angel
for a homeless pet. To find more information, visit www.BoomersAngels.com
and find us on Facebook. Call 570-350-4977.
14 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • February 2015
Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center Winter/Spring Home School Program
Our Environmental Education staff will offer a hands-on environmental
education experience for any interested home school students. Activities
will include classroom instruction and hands-on outdoor learning opportunities with participants divided into three age groups: Kindergarten-2nd
grade (parent accompaniment required), 3rd-6th grade, and 7th-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.
• February 5 - Foxes & Other Wild Canines: Foxes are one of many wild
canines that live in the Poconos. Learn more about their characteristics.
• March 5 - Maple Sugaring: Come to our sugar bush to learn about the
history of maple sugaring and see how we make it today. Note: this program is at our Meesing Outdoor Site.
• April 2 - April Showers: Water is essential for all living things.
• May 7 - Spring Migration: Learn about the migration of birds and other
animals.
• June 4 - Macro-invertebrates: Find out what macro-invertebrates are and
where they live.
To pre-register for the program, please call the E. E. Center at 570-6293061, 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.
Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adop-
tion days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and
fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Come
to Cherry’s Sunset Restaurant, Route 209, Kresgeville, 6:30pm,
Tuesday, February 17, for a bite to eat and meet the volunteers.
FMI about Safe Haven, to find a list of dogs and adoption applications, or to volunteer, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org. Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on
Facebook.
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• Thurs: 8oz Prime
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HELP US HELP OTHERS in 2015. Join Our Citizens’ Review Fund Distribution Process
PA House of Rep. Scholarship Deadline - March 1
High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House
of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher
education. Each year, two students preparing for post-secondary
education are awarded four-year scholarships. The program is privately funded by individual and corporate donors. No tax or other
public funds are used.
The program is open to graduating high school seniors who are
Pennsylvania residents with plans to attend a Pennsylvania college,
university or career school as a full-time student. Students must
have attained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in
high school in order to be eligible for the scholarship. A student’s
commitment to community, leadership qualities, extracurricular
activities and financial need are also taken into consideration.
The scholarship program is administered through the Foundation
for Enhancing Communities. To apply, visit: www.RepBrown.
com, and click on “House Scholarship Information.” The application deadline is March 1. Scholarships are awarded through an
independent panel of judges chosen by the foundation.
We’re here to help make your Special Day
everything you’ve been dreaming of.
Beautiful Cakes & Pastries
Talk to our friendly and knowledgeable staff
about bakery specialties for showers,
weddings, and any occasion.
We serve the nicest people!
Coordinate the Flowers
with the Occasion
We offer gorgeous fresh cut flowers
& arrangements.
Party Trays
Showers, Weddings, Anniversaries
& Parties
Kinsley’s ShopRite
107 Kinsley Drive, Brodheadsville (off Weir Lake Rd.)
570-992-2670
SHOP FROM HOME SERVICE!
Go to: www.shoprite.com for more information
and to PLACE YOUR ORDER!
Bakery • Florist • Deli & Seafood • Bakery • Florist • Deli & Seafood
Now that the United Way of Monroe County’s 2014 campaign
is over, it’s time to ask Monroe County residents to help allocate
the funds raised.
The United Way’s annual “Citizens’ Review” fund distribution
process will kick off with a breakfast orientation for volunteers
on Wednesday, February 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at East
Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Innovation.
Over 40 volunteers throughout our community are needed for this
very important, annual decision-making process. Attendees will
receive their panel information and will get to meet fellow panel members and representatives from the United Way of Monroe
County’s partner agencies that are requesting funding.
Citizens’ Review is a unique feature of the United Way’s fund
distribution process. Volunteers come from all over our area and
have diverse backgrounds, but share a common goal of improving
the lives of Monroe County residents. Volunteers will serve on one
of four panels that recommend where campaign funds will be distributed. These panels include: Helping Children Succeed, Meeting Basic Needs, Promoting Self-Sufficiency and Engaging Youth.
Volunteers will carefully review all aspects of the non-profit
programs seeking funding and will make recommendations about
grant requests. The process includes site visits to agencies and a
review of outcomes/results in improving people’s lives. The total
time commitment can range from 20 to 30 hours, with each panel
setting up its own meeting schedule. Volunteers will need to have
an e-mail account, access to the Internet and a printer. Panel meetings and site visits will run from March through early-April.
To get involved or for more information, visit www.unitedwaymonroe.org or call the United Way of Monroe County at 570-6295657 and ask for Monica Cravotta, campaign and fund distribution
director or e-mail [email protected]. The deadline to
respond is Friday, February 6.
About the United Way of Monroe County
The United Way of Monroe County provides health and human
services through community initiatives and funding to more than
30 local health and human service programs. Targeted need areas
include engaging youth, meeting basic needs, helping children succeed and promoting self-sufficiency. “Live United” is part of the
United Way’s mission of giving, advocating and volunteering to
produce changes in the community and advance the common good.
For more information, please visit www.unitedwaymonroe.org.
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Storybook Theatre to perform at the Library!
Storybook Theatre, the teen drama club at Western Pocono Community Library, will be performing their newest drama/comedy/
musical titled Alice’s Adventures. Although you might think you
know what it is about by the title, this is something you have to see
to believe! These performances are free and open to the public; although donations are always welcome and appreciated. There will
be two performances this year, one on Saturday February 21st at 12
pm and one Sunday February 22nd at 12 pm. Storybook Theatre,
all 30 plus members, have been working very hard since December
to get this show going, with many bumps and obstacles along the
way. You will not be disappointed; the members have given their
time and energy to make this year’s production especially unique.
For more information, please contact the library at 570-992-7934.
Saturday Movies are back at the Library!
Western Pocono Community Library will once again be holding
movies on Saturday throughout the month of February (with the
exception of February 21st) at 1 pm in the community room. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
For a list of movies or to gather more information, please contact
the library at 570-992-7934.
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GIVE BLOOD at WPCL Every Wednesday at
Western Pocono Community Library the Miller-KeyYoung At Heart Seniors meets at the Polk Twp. Fire House stone Blood Center will be collecting Blood Platelets
Social Hall, in Kresgeville. The February meetings will be on the 3rd and Whole Blood from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please
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ments. FMI: Janet at 570-722-
Saturday Family Fun Time at the Library
Western Pocono Community Library will be
holding a Saturday Family Fun Time every Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m. This program is
open to families of all ages; there will be stories,
songs, games, crafts and even a visit from a Therapy Dog. Children will be given the opportunity
to read to one of the well-trained dogs.
FMI: 570-992-7934. Keep checking our schedules, Facebook page, Website and announcements
for other programs and fun events being planned
at WPCL! FREE Clothing & Food Distribution
on Sunday, February 15th, from 10am-1pm, at
the Hope Fellowship Seventh Adventist Church,
Polk Twp. Rd. (265 Township Rd.), a half a mile
beyond PVE. FMI: 610-681-3600.
Persian Donut Sale
Jerusalem Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 500 Church Dr., (Trachsville)
Palmerton. $1.25 each. Orders due by Sun., Feb.
8. To place an order: 610-681-5200; Shirley 610681-5403. Pick up at church Feb. 19, 8am-11am.
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this month! Western Pocono Community Library’s adult book dis- over $425 million which supports life-sustaining wages and benecussion group, Bookworms, will be meeting on Thursday, February fits, positively impacts the economy of the region, and assists in the
19th, at 7 pm. Please contact the library at 570-992-7934 for the title efforts to improve the quality of life for all.”
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Salem UCC February Events
~ The Lenten season begins on February 18th. Ash Wednesday services will be held at 7:00pm. All are welcome to attend and receive
ashes.
~ On February 25th, Salem UCC will host a Lenten Program. The
evening begins at 6:00pm, with a dinner of soups and desserts in the
social hall. The Lenten Service will begin at 7:00pm in the Church.
All are welcome to join us for an evening of fellowship and prayer.
~ Boy Scout Troop 101 will hold a Pancake Breakfast on February
21st. Breakfast includes, coffee, juice, pancakes and sausage. The
cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12 and senior citizens.
Doors open at the Salem UCC Social Hall at 8:30-11:00am. Take
out is available.
~ Mommy and Me classes are on Thursday mornings at 10:0011:30am. Children between the ages of 1-4 years old are welcome
to join the fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the
class. The classes are $5 per session, which covers the cost of materials and snacks. New members are always welcome! FMI: Anne
Gordon at 570-269-7917.
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other local organizations on our Community Wish
List. 400 children in the club’s service area do not have warm coats
for winter. Through Project Warm the club hopes to fill that need.
For the past 11 years the club has funded the Dictionary Project
and provided a dictionary for every third grade student in the Pleasant Valley School District. In previous years, West End Rotary has
raised money for a fire-hazard monitor for the Jackson Township
Volunteer Fire Company, ice rescue suits for Polk Township firefighters, a thermal imaging scanner upgrade for the Blue Ridge
Hook & Ladder Company, signage for the Kunkletown Volunteer
Fire Company, and a public address system for the Western Pocono
Community Library.
Those who cannot attend the event but would like to help Rotary
and the community can sponsor a basket or bag in the name of their
business or family by contacting any West End Rotarian.
Tickets may be purchased at Creature Comforts Veterinary Center
in Saylorsburg, West End Happenings in Gilbert and First Northern
Bank & Trust branches in Gilbert, Sciota and Tannersville. This
event is sure to be a sellout, so get your tickets early!
To learn more about the West End Rotary Club and its commitBeat Cabin Fever with Coach, Longaberger
ment to service, the club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday in the
and Vera Bradley Bingo
community room of the Western Pocono Community Library. For
The West End Rotary Club has scheduled its annual bingo to be details, visit the club website at www.westendrotary.org.
held on Saturday, February 28, at the Jackson Township Firehall.
For tickets or more information contact Debby Borger at 570This year’s line-up will feature a mint condition 1999 Longaberg- 350-4169.
er Sewing Basket complete with divided protectors, liner, lid and
stand. It joins an amazing group of Longaberger
collectables that includes the 1999 Collector’s
Club Family Picnic Basket Combo and a 1994
J. W. Collection Umbrella Basket complete with
protector, lid and tie-on.
For the purse enthusiasts, we have a beautiful array of Coach and Vera Bradley bags. Featured this
year are the Vera Bradley Trimmed Moondrops
Tote and the large Weekender Fanfare Bag along
with many beautiful purses.
Our Coach prizes include a Parchment/Putty
Large Tote, Park Signature Hobo bag and a beautiful Ocelot Print Tote, as well as many other beautiful bags. As in past years, most of the baskets and
purses will be filled with additional items.
The event kicks off the non-profit’s fundraising
season. Doors at the Jackson Township Firehouse
open at 12:00 p.m. and bingo starts at 1:00 p.m.
The event will feature door prizes, raffles and a
50/50 drawing, with lunch provided by the Women’s Auxiliary. Admission is $30.00 and seating
is limited.
Proceeds from the event will be used for Project
Warm and the Dictionary Project, in addition to
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We still have a GREAT SELECTION
IDS OF WINTER ITEMS TOO!
Anthony Krotzer, General Manager of the Jack Williams Tire in
Brodheadsville is an area resident and has been employed with the
company for five years. Prior to Brodheadsville, Anthony was the
general manager at the Jack Williams Tire location in Whitehall.
“As a resident of the Brodheadsville area, it’s exciting to be part of
the business growth along Route 209. It’s exceptionally exciting to
service customers in the area that I reside among”, says Krotzer.
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Jack Williams Tire operates 30 retail locations in northeastern and
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central Pennsylvania and 11 wholesale locations in Pennsylvania,
Jack Williams Tire Opens 30th Retail Location New York and New Jersey. For more information about Jack Wilin Brodheadsville
liams Tire, visit www.JackWilliams.com.
Jack Williams Tire opened their 30th retail location in Brodheadsville, which marks the 7th retail store to serve the Greater
Pocono Area. The newest Jack Williams Tire location is located on
the developing stretch of Route 209 in Brodheadsville.
The Jack Williams Tire Brodheadsville location includes the
latest, state-of-the-art Hunter Engineering equipment along with
a modern and spacious customer waiting and work area, including
free Wi-Fi and courtesy customer shuttle service. The contemporary design features in this store match those found among the last
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~ Saylorsburg: Kyle Adamonis, Eric Alsberge, Jacqueline Ascencio, Zachary Azzalina, Vanessa Bell, Michael Czerepka, Rachel
Fernbach, Samara Gallagher, Caroline Gillenkirk, Ethan Gordon,
Larche Grant, Adrienne Gray, Alisha Guerin, Zachary Hineline,
Heather Holzmann, Prima Jacobusky, Jessica Jusino, Sheri Kimble, Timothy Koller, Sayre Kresge, Stephanie Lo Presti, Julie Lunney, Caitlyn McCarthy, Dillon McHugh, Amber Mincevich, Crystal Morales, Amber Myers, Nikki Newhart, Shannon Nordmeyer,
Danielle Odessa, Pamela Oswald, Jean Purgar, Sara Reichard, Mikayela Richey, Lindsey Ruggiero, Kylene Slater, Gabriella Talijan, Christian Tassinari, Charis Trauger, Christine Trauger, Robin
Wassum, Aleksej Wilczek, Judy Yerkie, Ryan Zacharias
~ Sciota: Sabrina Aravena, Danielle Boden, JoAnna Coleman,
Shelly Foust, Jennifer Foust, Jason Laise, Jasmine Mosley, Edgar
Stierley
Northampton Community College Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for at
Northampton Community College. The honor is reserved for students who have completed a minimum of 6 credits and achieved
at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the Fall 2014
semester:
~ Brodheadsville: Mureen Cordero, Hunter D’Anieri, Jessica
Giuliano, Karen Marks, Shyloh Mowery, Alan Mueller, Rachel
Roskamp, Catherine Stephens, Melannie Vinueza Yanez, Samantha Wagner
~ Effort: Jessica Anewalt, Casey Arntz, Zachary Brown, Christian Chong, Justin Colon, Dillon Curry, Krystal Endrulat, Laura
Fancher, Fioni Fludd, Jonae Fredericks, Amanda Gallop, Amanda
Gambucci, Krista Gluchoski, Brendan Hallissey, Kimberly Kenely, Nicole Larsen, Deanna Lilly, Chelsea Lombardi, Steven Maas,
Danielle Maier, Josie Malfa, Samantha Marin, Dominique O’Neal, Amanda Sanchez, Christina Santoro, Elizabeth Schmids, Maria-Kristy Sfetsas
~ Gilbert: Margaret Benning, Caleb Dowling, Rosana Ponce
~ Kresgeville: Andrea Capone, Alison Harding, Emily Williams
~ Kunkletown: Stephen Berry, Emily Borger, Jacob Borger, Courtney Burger, Cynthia Chevalier, Arden Cisluycis, Thomas Ciszak,
Jennifer Cronshey, Elliot Custred, Carolee Destefano, Brandon
Dimick, Jessica Eberhardt, Kristina Frantz, Michele Gelineau,
Brittney Gonzalez, Christine Howles, Erika Johnson, Paul Mastronardi, Kathleen Nieves, Alexandra Padron, Kimberly Perry, Ashe
Prawl, Kevin Rubelowsky, Pauline Saunders, Victoria Saunders,
Joseph Shanley, Anna Sopanski, Amanda Steinke, Sarina Tufano,
Rachel Voulo, Besim Vukaj, Alysse Walsh, Richard Winckler
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Show Your Love by Encouraging Healthy Eating.
Here Are 8 Ways: from Lehigh Valley Health Network Healthy You
Valentine’s Day is a time for love. So why not encourage your
loved ones to embrace healthy eating? Here are eight handy tips to
get you started
1. Savor home-cooked meals together. By cooking meals yourself, you’ll know your family is eating nutritious food. By sharing
the meal together, you can catch up on your loved ones’ activities.
2. Grocery shop with a list. But don’t go hungry – or you may
end up with some not-so-healthy foods you crave. Instead, plan
nutritious meals beforehand and stick with your plan.
3. Choose healthy convenience items for faster meal prep.
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You’re more likely to serve a healthy salad, for example, if you
can make one quickly using pre-washed and cut bagged vegetables
instead of starting from scratch.
4. Make your own microwaveable meals. Cook nourishing dishes in bulk and freeze for handy dinners during the week. That way,
on busy nights, you won’t be so tempted for takeout.
5. Serve healthy snacks. Focus on lean protein balanced with
high-fiber foods like fruits and veggies. For children, try fun
snacks such as “ants on a log” (peanut butter on celery topped with
raisins).
6. Enjoy more non-food activities together. A love of food – and
the togetherness it creates – can lead to overindulgence. So maintain balance. Create positive moments separate from food. Play
catch with your kids, visit a museum or attend an event.
7. Keep yourself healthy. Be a role model. If you’re preaching
things to your kids but aren’t doing them yourself, what they see is
what they’re likely to imitate.
8. Pack your loved one a healthy lunch.
• Healthy snacks under 200 calories*
1 tbsp peanut butter on medium apple slices
3 cups air-popped popcorn with 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
6 whole-wheat crackers topped with 1 slice low-fat Colby cheese
• Healthy snacks under 300 calories*
Whole-wheat pita cut into wedges with 2 tbsp hummus dip
Yogurt parfait: 6 oz fat-free yogurt, ½ cup berries, ¼ cup granola
Trail mix: 20 almonds, mini box of raisins, ¼ cup sunflower seeds
*Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
HEALTHY HEART
Smart Woman: Five Healthy Winter Foods
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t eat fresh healthy
foods to keep your body healthy and feeling great.
Summertime and bikini season may seem like a long way away,
but it is important to look and feel your best all year long. Eating
healthy can be easy with the following foods that are in season
right now!
• Dark leafy greens like kale, chard and collard greens are rich in
vitamins A, C and K, as well as great sources of folate.
• Try adding more citrus to your diet. Lemons, limes, oranges and
grapefruits are packed with vitamin C, which can help you stay
healthy during these winter months.
• Unlike other starches, potatoes contain vitamin C and B6 to help
boost you immune system. They also have lots of fiber. They stay
healthy as long as you use healthy toppings!
• Try eating purple potatoes which are linked to lowering cancer
and heart disease.
• Eat pomegranates. They are rich in antioxidants and also stop
plaque from building up in your arteries, and studies have shown
that they improve the blood flow to your heart.
• Winter squashes like butternut, acorn and spaghetti squash are
very low in calories and full of vitamin B6, A, K, C, potassium
and folate.
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HAPPY HEART
Keeping Your Heart Strong and Healthy with Chiropractic
submitted by Dr. Greg, of Life Is Good Chiropractic
The quickly approaching Valentine’s Day means we will soon
be seeing red hearts all over. This is a good reminder to get that
last minute box of chocolates and card for someone that holds that
special place in our heart. Valentine’s Day is also a good time to remind ourselves how important our heart health is. According to the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 600,000
in the US people die each year of heart disease.
There are many ways to make sure your heart is as healthy as possible, including healthy diet, exercise, stress management, weight
management, smoking cessation and you guessed it...chiropractic
care. There are two main ways chiropractic care can be a part of
having a healthier heart:
1. Reducing Blood Pressure: According to a study reported in the
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT),
chiropractic patients had a significant decrease in blood pressure
when measured both pre and post-adjustment, concluding its positive effect on cardiovascular health.
2. Heart Rate Variability: Reduced heart rate variability (HRV),
to put it simply, is the relationship between the sympathetic and
parasympathetic portions of the Autonomic Nervous System. It
has been associated with congestive heart failure, diabetic neuropathy, depression and susceptibility to SIDS. A study by John
Zhang, MD, published in JMPT concluded that HRV was indeed
increased with chiropractic adjustments, again proving its positive
effect on heart health
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American Heart Month: Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?
During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the
symbol of love. February is American Heart Month, a time to show yourself the love. Learn about your risks for heart disease and stroke and stay
“heart healthy” for yourself and your loved ones.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—including heart disease, stroke, and
high blood pressure—is the number 1 killer of women and men in the
United States. It is a leading cause of disability, preventing Americans
from working and enjoying family activities.1 CVD costs the United
States over $300 billion each year, including the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.
CVD does not affect all groups of people in the same way. Although the
number of preventable deaths has declined in people aged 65 to 74 years, it
has remained unchanged in people under age 65. Men are more than twice
as likely as women to die from preventable CVD.
Having a close relative who has heart disease puts you at higher risk
for CVD. Health disparities based on geography also exist. During 2007–
2009, death rates due to heart disease were the highest in the South and
lowest in the West.
Race and ethnicity also affect your risk. Nearly 44% of African American men and 48% of African American women have some form of CVD.
And African Americans are more likely than any other racial or ethnic
group to have high blood pressure and to develop the condition earlier in
life. About 2 in 5 African American adults have high blood pressure, yet
fewer than half of them have the condition under control.
Many CVD deaths could have been prevented through healthier habits, healthier living spaces, and better management of conditions like high
blood pressure and diabetes.
You can control a number of risk factors for CVD, including:
• Diet
• Physical activity
• Tobacco use
• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• High blood cholesterol
• Diabetes
As you begin your journey to better heart health that
can last a lifetime, keep these things in mind:
• Try not to become overwhelmed. Every step brings
you closer to a healthier heart, and every healthy choice
makes a difference!
• Partner up. The journey is more fun—and often more
successful—when you have company. Ask friends and
family to join you.
• Don’t get discouraged. You may not be able to take
all of the steps at one time. Get a good night’s sleep—
also important for a healthy heart—and do what you
can tomorrow.
• Reward yourself. Find fun things to do to decrease
your stress. Round up some colleagues for a lunchtime
Kinsley’s
walk, join a singing group, or have a healthy dinner
with your family or friends.
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HAPPY HEART
Plan for Prevention - Try out these strategies for better heart health.
You’ll be surprised how many of them can become lifelong habits!
Work with your health care team. Get a checkup at least once each year,
even if you feel healthy. A doctor, nurse, or other health care professional
can check for conditions that put you at risk for CVD, such as high blood
pressure and diabetes—conditions that can go unnoticed for too long.
Monitor your blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so be sure to have it checked on a regular basis. You can check your
blood pressure at home, at a pharmacy, or at a doctor’s office.
Get your cholesterol checked. Your health care team should test your
cholesterol levels at least once every 5 years. Talk with your health care
professional about this simple blood test.
Eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthful meal and snack options can help
you avoid CVD and its complications. Limiting sodium in your diet can
lower your blood pressure. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables—adults should have at least five servings each day. Eating foods low
in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol and high in fiber.
Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese can increase your
risk for CVD. To determine whether your weight is in a healthy range,
health care professionals often calculate a number called body mass index
(BMI). Doctors sometimes also use waist and hip measurements to measure a person’s body fat.
Exercise regularly. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy
weight and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. The Surgeon General
recommends that adults should engage in moderate-intensity activity for
at least 150 minutes per week. Remember to incorporate exercise into your
day in different ways: take the stairs instead of the elevator, or rake the
yard instead of using the leaf blower. Exercising with friends and family
can be a great way to stay healthy and have fun.
Don’t smoke. Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for CVD. If
you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do smoke, quit as soon as possible.
Your health care team can suggest ways to help you quit.
Limit alcohol use. Avoid drinking too much alcohol, which can increase
your blood pressure. Men should stick to no more than two drinks per day,
and women to no more than one.
Manage your diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar
levels closely, and talk with your health care team about treatment options.
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National Wear Red Day – February 6
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States,
claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. For more
than 10 years, the American Heart Association has sponsored National Wear Red Day® to raise awareness in the fight against heart
disease in women.
Celebrate National Wear Red Day with Go Red For Women on
Friday, February 6, to help fight women’s No. 1 killer - heart disease. Join the movement nationwide and learn how you can honor
women like you on this important day in the information below.
Go Red For Women wants to remind you of some easy ways
you can Go Red this year. What does it mean to Go Red? It means
supporting women just like you in the fight against heart disease,
the No. 1 killer of women. Show your support for women with
heart disease to increase funding, education and awareness with
these ideas:
1. Know Your Heart Score - Learn why it’s important to know
your heart score on Go Red. Think you are eating right and getting
enough exercise? It takes five minutes to make sure. Take the My
Life Check and find out where you stand. You can also take the Go
Red Heart CheckUp to get more tailored advice and information to
improve your heart health.
2. Live Healthy - Learn new ways to prevent heart disease with
heart-healthy recipes, exercises and more on Go Red For Women.
Our team of cardiologists, medical and fitness experts and nutritionists offer their advice to women like you for living a healthy
lifestyle.
3. Know the Signs of a Heart Attack - Watch Go Red For Women’s
Just a Little Heart Attack video, starring and directed by Elizabeth
Banks, to learn how to identify a heart attack. Learn more about the
symptoms of a heart attack and stroke on Go Red. (cont. right)
(cont. from left)
4. Start Walking - Get moving and start walking by starting or joining a walking club with friends or coworkers with the help of the
American Heart Association. Sign up, get resources and even coordinate your group online!
5. Wear Red - Brighten your wardrobe and support women fighting heart disease by wearing red and explaining what Going Red
means. You can also get a free Go Red For Women Red Dress Pin
on the Go Red website.
6. Host a Wear Red Day Event - Whether at work, school or your
club, you can host a Wear Red Day event! Our planning guide,
posters and flyers will help you put together a great event.
7. Help Your Community Go Red - Help your community Go
Red by becoming a Go Red For Women volunteer and encourage
local businesses to support Go Red For Women.
8. Go Red Online - Turn your Twitter or Facebook profile picture
red using our Red Dress image.
9. Shop for the Cause - There’s never been a better reason to shop
online! Go to ShopHeart to purchase products, apparel and more
that features the Go Red or American Heart Association logo. One
hundred percent of our net proceeds go toward education about
heart disease and stroke.
10. Support Go Red - Create a fundraising page as an individual or
for a group. Improve your health, set an example and get friends,
colleagues and family involved by attaching your fundraiser to an
activity, like an upcoming run or walk in your community. You can
also donate to directly contribute to Go Red.
We look forward to seeing what you come up with! Learn even
more ways to Get Involved on Go Red For Women. All references
above can be found at www.goredforwomen.org.
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PV Varsity Basketball
On Friday, February 6th, beginning at
5:30pm, come out to see our Varsity Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams take on
Stroudsburg in our annual double-header, pink-out, Hall of Fame games! Wear
your pink, bring some cash, and plan on an exciting evening of PV basketball,
some fun & games, raffles, and don’t forget to congratulate our newest Hall of
Fame inductees during halftime! Go Bears!!
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(cont. from pg. 24, Heart)
Take your medicine. If you’re taking medication to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or another condition, follow the instructions carefully. Always ask questions if you don’t understand something.
If you have side effects, talk with your health care team about your options.
Need more inspiration? The “28 Days to a Healthier Heart” tips can
inspire you throughout February and all year long. Visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov. Follow Million Hearts® on Facebook and Twitter
for even more ways to protect your heart and live a longer, healthier life.
Million Hearts® is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks
and strokes by 2017.
Together, we can prevent and manage heart disease, one step at a time.
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PVYA Night at PVHS - PVYA basketball players took to the court
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Olexson Times News Player
of the Year Award – 3rd Time!
Madison didn’t start playing tennis until right
before she entered high school. She used her garage door to practice with, as she has no siblings
to hit the ball back and forth with, and no friends
that played.
Evidently, that did not hurt her ability one
bit. Madison worked hard, attending clinics and
camps, and started working out against people
and not objects. She played 3rd doubles as a
freshman, and moved up to 1st singles each year
for the last 3 years.
This year, her senior year, despite the Bears’ move into the more competitive and talented Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, Olexson led the Bears
to one of the top seasons in school history. They went 11-5 and finished
just one win short of tying the school record for wins in a season.
Madison’s regular season success led to her being seeded for the District
11 Class AAA singles and doubles tournaments.
She won her opening singles match before falling in the second round.
In doubles, she teamed with classmate Kara Urland to become the first
Pleasant Valley girls’ tennis players to ever reach the quarterfinal round at
districts in either singles or doubles play. Olexson and Urland won a pair
of matches on the opening day of the 32-team tournament, before being
eliminated by second-seeded Liberty in the quarters.
With double-digit victory totals in singles play in each of the past three
seasons, and a school record in doubles play, Madison will definitely be
someone who is not easily replaced at Pleasant Valley.
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NEW MOMMY & ME CLASS starting in February
The Best Tricky Tray! Sunday, March 8, Jim Thorpe Me-
morial Hall, E. 10th St., Jim Thorpe. Tricky Tray will benefit St.
Joseph Regional Academy. Doors open at noon; auction starts at
3pm. Over 100 unique and creative items. Homemade food, and a
bake sale. Tickets for baskets ($30 min. value) only $5 for sheet of
25, and chances on Blockbuster items (over $75 value) are $1 each.
You need not be present to win.
Can’t make it? Buy advanced tickets before 3/5 from any SJRA
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Sports & Recreation
On Saturday, June 6, take a trip to visit the
Kettle Kitchen Village & Am. Music Theatre in Lancaster,
and Shady Maple Restaurant! Price is $98 per person, and includes
bus, driver’s tip, snacks during the trip, show, dinner and PRIZES!
Bus picks up at two locations: 8:30am departure from Blue Valley
Lanes, in Wind Gap, 9:00am departure from PVHS, in Brodheadsville. Please arrive at your stop 15 minutes prior to departure. Bring
a cooler to store any perishables you may purchase on the trip.
Once arriving at Kitchen Kettle Village at 11:30am, you are free
to shop until 2pm. At 2:30pm, you will arrive at the American
Music Theatre to see the AMT original show, Inspire: The Music
that Moves You. Songs will be in the style of Josh Groban, Celine
Dion, Sarah Brightman, Il Divo, Andrea Boccelli, Celtic Women,
and many others. At 6pm you’ll arrive at the Shady Maple Restaurant to enjoy your dinner, until the bus leaves at 7:45.
Arrive home in Brodheadsville at 10pm; Wind Gap at 10:30pm.
FMI: Teresa Weinman at [email protected], or call 570-3502181. Make checks payable to Teresa Weinman, and send to: Teresa Weinman, 113 Sunnyhill Lane, Saylorsburg, PA 18353.
Seats are assigned on a first paid basis. Feel free to pass this on.
Theme Basket Raffle St. John the Baptist Orthodox
Church, 9 West Railroad Street, Nesquehoning, Saturday, February 7. Doors open at 11:00am; drawing starts at 2:00pm. Patrons
need not be present to win. Theme baskets, special raffles, refreshments, and bake sale. Eat in or take out. Snow day is February 14.
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Sports & Recreation
Pocono Greyhound Adoption
Pocono Greyhound Adoption will be holding a Meet & Greet at Tractor Supply Co., on Rt. 209 in Brodheadsville, on Saturday, February
7, from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Please visit www.poconogreyhound.org, or phone 570-856-0377
to learn more about this event, or about adopting a greyhound.
570-992-5299
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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
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“Love to Dance” Party February 7th
6pm-9pm • $6 p/p. Dancing, games, snacks, prizes and more!
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Why choose Cartesion Dance Academy:
• Affordable Pricing with Professional Training
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Lacrosse Fun Facts:
• Lacrosse is considered the fastest game on two feet and is the fastest
growing sport in North America. It has steadily been gaining attention
worldwide as teams and organizations grow throughout Europe and
Australia.
• American Indians in the Northeast created the game circa 1100 AD.
It could include upwards of 100 to 1,000 participants and was used to
help develop a young man's spiritual and physical sides as they prepared for war.
• The game had several names- Baggataway, The Creator's Game and
Little Brother of War. The French Canadians gave it it's current name,
Lacrosse, or "The Stick."
• The French started playing the game in the 1800's and are credited
with setting the current foundations of the game.
• The first Women's Lacrosse game was played in 1890 in Scotland.
The current women's game most closely resembles the way the American Indians originally played the game.
• Football Legend and Hall of Famer Jim Brown was a standout Lacrosse player at Syracuse University and some consider him the best
to ever play the modern game. Although he is best remembered for
his gridiron exploits, Brown is quoted as having said, "I'd rather play
lacrosse six days a week and football on the seventh."
• Lacrosse is a unique combination of speed, skill, agility, grace, teamwork, finesse, and historical significance. Basketball inventor James
Naismith called it, "the best of all possible field games."
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Sports & Recreation
Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod & Gun Club Hosting
Women on Target ® Instructional Shooting Clinic, a program from the
Women of NRA, hosted by Blue Ridge Cherry Valley (BRCV), will be
held Saturday, April 18th, rain or shine at the club, located at 2178 Smith
Road, in Sciota. We have four clinic sessions available: 9:00 a.m., 10:30
a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
The event is open to all women age 10+ (10+ years for rifle and shotgun,
and 14+ years for rifle, shotgun and pistol). Course fee is $50.00, and
includes an orientation and safety briefing, eye and ear protection, ammunition, targets and use of firearms. The course will be taught by a volunteer
team of BRCV Range members, all NRA certified instructors. Anyone
under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Please visit our website www.brcv-rodgun.org for more information
about the club and this program. Pre-registration is required, and will be
accepted through April 4. Registration forms can be downloaded from our
website and mailed, along with the $50 check, to the name and address
indicated on the form.
The BRCV meets at the club the last Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
for a business meeting, usually lasting not more than one hour.
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EAGLE WATCH Feb.6th & Feb. 7th, 8:30am-5:30pm. Join
Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman to the Upper Delaware
River in search of the spectacular Bald Eagle. Once a rare sight,
many wintering and resident eagles now call this region their home
and the probability for sightings is high. Pack a lunch and binoculars and dress for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and
snacks. Pre-registration and payment is required and limited.
Refunds will be given only if notification is made at least one week
in advance. Registration includes bus transportation.
FMI: email [email protected], or call 570-629-3061. Admission
is $24/non-member; $18/EE center member.
Pleasant Valley Varsity Cheerleaders Win!
The Pleasant Valley varsity cheerleaders won the District XI Championships, first place
in the medium division, at the competition on Saturday, January 10th, at Easton Middle
School. The Squad went on to compete in Hershey at the state competition in late January.
This was the 3rd year of the PIAA competition, the 2nd year qualifying, and the first year
advancing to day two. Not only did they advance, they went straight to finals and finished
10th out of the 41 best medium varsity teams in the state! Congratulations, girls!
Night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Fundraiser!
Western Pocono Community Library will be selling tickets
to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Fan Appreciation Night Game
against the Norfolk Admirals! The hockey game is on Saturday, April 11th, 7:05pm. Tickets: $20 each; available at the
Circulation Desk of the Library. FMI / to purchase your tickets:
570-992-7934.
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Girls on the Run Pocono Kicks Off Spring
Girls on the Run Pocono is excited to announce the start of the Spring
2015 season. The Girls on the Run program is being offered at various schools in Monroe, Northampton and Pike Counties. More than
350 girls in 3rd through 8th grade will participate this spring in GOTR
programs, which inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using
a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.
The Spring season runs from March through May. The interactive
curriculum covers topics such as self-awareness, building healthy relationships and developing personal strengths. The program lessons also
include the completion of a community service project and running
practice with the end goal of completing a non-competitive 5k. Last fall
the PVI girls collected items to help the AWSOM animal shelter.
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LIMITE ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD / MUST BE 18 YRS. OR OLDER
Girls on the Run is an international organization that began
in 1996 to promote physical, emotional and social development in girls before they reach high school. The goal of the
program is to prevent future at-risk behaviors such as adolescent pregnancies, eating disorders, depression, suicide attempts and substance abuse problems.
“We are so excited that communities in Monroe, Northampton and Pike Counties are embracing and supporting Girls on
the Run,” says Dolores Everett, council director of Girls on
the Run Pocono. “Our plan is to significantly grow the number of program sites and communities we serve so more girls
will have the opportunity to benefit from the important life
skills taught by our program.” (cont. pg. 31)
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School Board Happenings
As the temperatures outside are plummeting and the Pleasant Valley
community is in the grips of a “Polar Vortex,” I would like to share with
you the warm things that are happening within the walls of our school
district buildings, with our faculty, staff and students.
Holiday celebrations were made brighter for many less fortunate students and their families with the support of our administration, faculty,
staff and student body. A joint effort by all resulted in donations of over
1000 Toys for Tots, food baskets for 68 local families, an assortment of
children’s clothing, 200 turkeys, and 4 pick-up truck loads of food items
that were collected and disbursed to community families and our local
food banks. Our students and staff did an exceptional job to help those that
are less fortunate and ended the 2014 year by spreading goodwill within
our community. Kudos to all involved!
The last few months of 2014 were busy for the board of directors as
well. Joint discussions between the Pleasant Valley School Board and
Eldred Township over the last year culminated with Eldred Elementary
School being deeded over to Eldred Township on December 23rd. With
this action, the school district is projected to save over $50,000 a year in
operating costs.
Polk Elementary School, which was closed in June 2014, has a new
resident. The Growing Place Child Care Center is settling in and occupying several classrooms and common areas. Projected rental income is
approximately $40,000 annually. An additional non-profit organization
is currently considering renting the remaining space within the building.
The Operations Facility Building on Route 209 in Kresgeville is currently being surveyed to determine a realistic real estate value, as the school
board is looking to list this building with a commercial realtor. This complex was used as a central storage/inventory warehouse and distribution
center, and the district Copy Center. All of these operations have been
relocated to other occupied school buildings.
As our vacated school buildings are being deeded to separate entities, or
rented to community-based programs, we are also conscious of our energy
use in our currently occupied buildings. As a participant in a Joint Purchasing Board for Northampton, Monroe, and Pike Counties, we are able
to realize savings for our fuel purchases. Along with fuel savings, we have
also been involved in a district-wide energy saving program since 2013.
Our gross annual savings for the 2013/2014 year was $264,497. The net
savings above debt service was $71, 029, and our net savings during the
installation period was $87,631, making our overall savings $158,660.
The talents of our students are many, as evidenced by the extracurricular
events that are underway. Our Drama Club started the winter months with
a great performance of “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Weeks of preparation,
and the talent displayed by the students resulted in a professional Broadway-like production.
The winter months also bring our sports programs alive. Nearly every
night you will be able to watch some athletic competition, whether it be
girls’ or boys’ basketball, or wrestling. You do not need to travel far to
catch some athleticism in action. Enjoy a night out with the family at the
Arthur Smith Gymnasium, at the High School, to see our athletes. The
schedules are listed on our website, www.pvbears.org, under athletics tab
at the top. Plan on coming out and showing your school spirit.
School Directors can be reached by email, as listed on the school website. Suggestions, comments, ideas and concerns are always welcomed.
Respectfully,
Russ Gould - PV School Board President
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The after-school lessons are led by trained female
coaches who guide the girls through the 12-week program, and help
prepare them for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. At the
end of the program season, girls and their coaches run or walk a 5k
together.
To learn more about the program, how to volunteer, or to register
for the community 5k, please visit www.gotrpocono.org. You do
not have to be a runner to get involved. Girls on the Run needs
program coaches, committee members and 5k volunteers. Please
contact us at 570-534-2787 to discuss which role will best fit your
skills, talents and schedule.
Pleasant Valley Elementary and Pleasant Valley Intermediate are
participating in the spring season. Please refer to the website for
times, days and any changes for Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grade).
(cont. from pg. 30)
February 2015 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 31
Store Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11am-10pm • Friday & Saturday: 11am-11pm
BIG CHEESE
PIZZA
Imagination Zone
Family Fun Center
Birthday Parties, Play System, Video Games
570-992-3626
Route 209 (Monroe Plaza) Brodheadsville
570-992-5035
We Deliver!*
www.bigcheesepizzazone.com
Big Cheese Pizza
Big Cheese Pizza
1 LARGE 16” PIZZA
1 LG 16” / 1 TOP PIZZA
with up to 4 Toppings
Plus 8-Piece Big Stix
10.99
$
*Limited Delivery Area
10.00
$
+ tax
Exp. 2-28-15
+ tax
Exp. 2-28-15
Big Cheese Pizza
2 LARGE 16”
1 TOPPING PIZZAS
+ tax
$
17.99
Exp. 2-28-15
PLANNING A CHILD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY? LET US DO THE WORK!
- - - - - BIRTHDAY PACKAGES AVAILABLE - - - - MONDAY SPECIAL
TUESDAY SPECIAL
99¢ Bread with purchase
of any Regular-Priced Pizza
Medium 14” Pizza with
1 Topping just $5.55 +tax
Quality Waste Disposal
and Recycling Service
610-381-2198
All recycleable materials can be mixed in one recycle can.
Recycling since 1990
- CALL FOR LARGER CAN RATES -
PAYABLE 3 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
$23.00 mth. = $69.00 qtly.
$26.50 mth. = $79.50 qtly.
$29.50 mth. = $88.50 qtly.
$33.50 mth. = $100.50 qtly.
$35.50 mth. = $106.50 qtly.
$37.25 mth. = $111.75 qtly.
No larger than 35 gallon cans or bags.
$1 each extra can/bag over limit - payable at pick-up.
West End Happenings
P.O. Box 589
Gilbert, PA 18331
Pay Yearly
in Advance
SAVE 5%
Senior
Citizen Disc
Available
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
LEHIGHTON, PA
PERMIT #235
POSTAL PATRON
FREE Play System
Admission 6pm-8pm
Recycle more with SINGLE STREAM.
It’s FREE with our Once-a-Week Trash Pick-Up!
- 35 Gallon Curbside Trash Pick-Up Rates 1 can or 1 bag limit
2 can or 2 bag limit
3 can or 3 bag limit
4 can or 4 bag limit
5 can or 5 bag limit
6 can or 6 bag limit
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Dependable and Reliable Service.
Locally and Family Owned & Operated
for 25years.
No contracts or cancelation fees.
No refunds - credit only.