Happy Holidays from . . . www.westendhappenings.com West End Happenings Committed to our Community December 2014 W in $100tails see pg. 47 for de The Face of Our Veterans In Pennsylvania, as of September 2014, there were 939,069 veterans. Of those, 697,433 are wartime vets. The breakdown is as follows: 236,402 from the Gulf War, 309,178 from Vietnam era, 92,804 from the Korean War, 57,784 from WWII, and 262,637 peacetime veterans. In our country, about 12% of the adult homeless population is veterans. There are about 1.4 million other veterans at risk of becoming homeless due to poverty, poor living conditions, and lack of support networks. According to www.va.gov, “The most effective programs for homeless and at-risk veterans are community-based, nonprofit, “veterans helping veterans” groups. Programs that seem to work best feature transitional housing, with the camaraderie of living in structured, substance-free environments with fellow veterans who are succeeding at bettering themselves.” Enter VALOR Clinic Foundation - the embodiment of that statement from the VA Department. Veterans Assisted Living OutReach is exactly that. With the creation of Paul’s House, a veteran’s sanctuary in Jonas, our community now has a refuge for our homeless veterans; a place where they can rediscover their place in society, and learn the job and living skills needed to support themselves, and for some, their families. A stay at Paul’s House (Major Paul Syverson Veterans Sanctuary) will afford our local veterans an opportunity to feel good about their lives, their ability to contribute, and themselves. Let’s help them out however we can. Enjoy this issue. ~ Lisa See below for information on purchasing a Veteran’s Calendar that helps support Paul’s House, containing the real “faces of our Veterans”. VETERAN CALENDARS are NOW AVAILABLE! Please stop in, Monday through Friday, from 10am to 4pm, to pick yours up. Family and friends would enjoy them as well. For just $5 each, you can help us make a significant contribution to VALOR Clinic Foundation. For more information, please see page 5. 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DINE-IN / TAKE-OUT 5.00 OFF $ purchase of $40 or more excludes alchoholic beverages DINE-IN / TAKE-OUT Before tax. Not to be combined with other offers and/or discounts. Exp. 12-31-14. PRESENT COUP. PA LICENSED PAWNBROKERS BUYING & SELLING Gold • Diamonds • Silver • Jewelry • Coins Military Items • Swords • Daggers Vintage Sports Memorabilia, and more. SELLING ESTATE JEWELRY AT A FRACTION OF THE COST! P&J COIN & GOLD EXCHANGE Rt. 209, Brodheadsville • 570-402-1555 MOST CASH for GOLD! Tues-Fri • 10am-6pm OPEN SATURDAYS WEEKENDS BY APPT ONLY Voted #1 GOLD BUYER TRUSTED FOR 30 YEARS 100’s of Testimonials: IN THE POCONOS 2012-13 (greatestaroundthepoconos.com) www.the14ktoutlet.com Rt. 209, Brodheadsville across from WaWa The 14KT Outlet • 570-460-6763 PMC Creates New Health Information Portal Pocono Medical Center along with Innovative Educational Resources, LLC proudly launched PoconoHealth.org, an online directory in efforts to increase access to health related news, preventative care information, and social interaction all relevant to Monroe County, Pennsylvania. PoconoHealth.org requires a log-on username and password membership which is entirely free. The membership grants admission to our community’s health and social services provided by professionals. With existing information provided by Pocono Medical Center, the directory will serve as an educational tool for the public by archiving information on disease, medicine, and nutrition. Access to local programs and activities regarding health and social services will also be readily available. The following community partners who have helped assist in the development of the directory include Pocono’s variety radio station 93.5 SBG, Carbon Monroe Pike Mental Health and Developmental Services, East Stroudsburg University, Eastern Monroe Public Library, Fitzmaurice Community Services, Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, Inn at Pocono Manor, Monroe County Office of Emergency Management, Monroe County Transportation Authority, Pocono Alliance, Pocono Medical Center, YMCA, Riley and Company, Inc., and Frailey Insurance and Financial Services. The directory helps bridge the gap in technology and resources some people don’t have access to. To learn more, please send an email to [email protected]. The concerns and feedback of the community can be expressed and communicated with PoconoHealth.org thus creating a strong network of information that is just a click away. CH IM NE Y SE • Chimney Services • Roof Leaks • Masonry • Gutters • Dryer Vents [email protected] RV I CE 570-205-8473 Chimney, Woodstove or Furnace Cleanings 39.95 $ MC Historical Assoc. Future Planning Survey The Board of Directors of the Monroe County Historical Association invites the public to participate in a future planning survey. The survey will be used to develop a Comprehensive Plan to assess the needs of the community and to better plan for the future of the organization. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F98GPQD. Individual survey responses will remain strictly confidential and the Monroe County Historical Association leadership will use this data for planning purposes. Individuals who participate in the survey and provide their e-mail address will be entered to win a $50.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble. The survey will be open until Friday, December 12. The mission of the Monroe County Historical Association is to promote, protect and preserve the rich history of Monroe County. Membership is encouraged and open to everyone. For additional information on the Monroe County Historical Association, to learn more about Monroe County through local history articles or to attend an upcoming event, please visit www.MonroeHistorical.org or call 570-421-7703. CHRISTMAS TREES DIRECT FROM OUR FARM TO YOUR HOME! No Tre is Fres e than th her eO You Cu ne t! Where you can choose and cut your own Christmas Tree from thousands of growing trees, or pick from ready fresh-cut trees from tabletops to 13 ft. FIR • SPRUCE FRESH HOMEMADE WREATHS OLD HOMESTEAD TREE FARM OPEN DAILY FOR CUT CHRISTMAS TREE SALES thru Dec. 23rd 9:30am - 4:30pm 1165 Strohl’s Valley Rd. • Lehighton, PA 18235 Plain and Decorated from 10” to 3’ FREE Shaking, Bailing & Drilling of your Tree for Pin Stand! Visit & Enjoy a Family Experience at a Real Farm in The Country! For more information, call: 610-681-3276, or visit us at: www.oldhomestead.com. 2 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 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 [email protected], or CJ Dickinson at 610-681-5810, ext. 4. 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. Owner: Sal Albanese From all of us to all of you... ~Merry Christmas & Happy New Year~ East Stroudsburg 570.421.0383 Pocono Summit 570.839.7751 Wind Gap 610.654.3300 HUSKY TREE SERVICE Children’s Christmas Party The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 927 is hosting their annual children’s Christmas party on Saturday, December 6, at 1 p.m. Our local community children and their parents are invited to come and enjoy Lot Clearing • Brush Hogging holiday refreshments, caroling, and a visit with Santa. Brush Pile Chipping • Tree Removal Come in early to sign up children ages 0-12 yrs. Pre-registration is 570-350-3495 West End Area required by December 4. Our facility is limited to 100 children, with FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES up to 2 accompanying adults per family. A donation would be greatly appreciated from anyone over the age of 12 yrs. Breakfast With Santa & Elsa We will also have raffles, door prizes, and other special prizes for all. Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger will hold the first-ever Please bring your camera to capture that special moment with Santa Breakfast with Santa and Elsa event from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Decem- and your child, and celebrate at the best children’s holiday party ever! ber 13, at The Woodlands Inn and Resort in Wilkes-Barre. We are located at Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road in Gilbert, with The event will include and all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, mu- the Tank out front! sic performed by Angela Kinder performing as Elsa from the movie Frozen, a visit from Santa Claus, and opportunities to get photos taken with Elsa and Santa. Tickets for the breakfast are $18 each, and $15 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available online at events.geisinger.org, or by calling the Children’s Miracle Network office at 1-800-322-5437. The funds raised by this event will help to provide pediatric equipment, programs and services at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and throughout Geisinger Health System. MCW Custom Wood & Floors Like No Others “You conceive it . . . we achieve it.” About Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger - Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger helps make miracles happen every day at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, and more than 40 medical groups and pediatric specialty outreach clinics. A nonprofit organization, it has raised more than $53 million for pediatric services, equipment and programs throughout Geisinger Health System since 1984. For more information on Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger, call 1-800-3225437 or 570-271-6188, or visit www.geisinger.org/cmn. Young At Heart Seniors meets at the Polk Twp. Fire House Social Hall, Rt. 209, in Kresgeville. The December meeting will be on the 15th, at 10:30, where we will be having our cookie exchange. For more information, contact Janet at 570-722-3895. UNIQUE GIFTS Cutting Boards • Amish Furniture Customizable Hardwood 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE thru December 24th with this ad We accept all Major Credit Cards ph: 570-851-1504 • Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, next to Beer Nuts M-F 9-5 / Sat 9-3:30 • www.mcwcustomwood.com PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE THIS PUBLICATION POSSIBLE December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 3 WEST END HAPPENINGS SUBSCRIPTIONS Do you love our paper, but can’t seem to find a copy? If so, consider an annual subscription for only $20.00. For more information, call us at: 610-681-8612, or email the office at: [email protected]. Congratulations November’s $100 Winner Krista L. Meckes - Saylorsburg FREE MEALS - West End Missions West End Missions, one of our local soup kitchens, is offering free meals every Tuesday and Thursday, from 4:30 to 5:30pm, for those in need. We are located at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Brodheadsville. Are you interested in volunteering? We are in need of volunteers. For more information, please call: 570-730-1114; email: [email protected]. Visit: www.westendmissions.info. The ACORN appeared in: The Treasure Shop, pg. 14; Home Solutions, pg. 19; Pohopoco Creek Alpacas, pg. 29; Gilbert Podiatry, pg. 41. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ West End Happenings FOR UNWANTED CARS & TRUCKS Committed to the Community P.O. Box 589, Gilbert, PA 18331 Ph: (610) 681-8612 Fax: (610) 681-2844 Publisher, Jim Mannello Email press releases to [email protected]. Advertising................................................. [email protected] Production................. Valerie Kaufmann: [email protected] Billing & Accts Recv............... [email protected] Outside Sales.................... Mary McHugh: [email protected] Information................... Lisa Neubert: [email protected] Our issue is published the First of every month. Deadline for ads and press releases is the 15th of each month. West End Happenings is located in West End Awards Route 209, Gilbert. West End Happenings is mailed monthly to over 15,900 households and businesses in the West End. Shouldn’t your ad be here? FAST CASH PAYING $200 - $1500 CASH C&G TOWING 610-349-1051 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Co. Breakfast 597 Kunkletown Rd. in Kunkletown There will be a breakfast at Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Company from 7:30 a.m. to noon, on Sunday, December 7. Cost: $6.00 adults; $5.50 reduced rate adults; $4.25 children 12 and under. The menu includes eggs-to-order, with ham or sausage, home fries, toast or SOS, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and milk. Open Everyday 7am to 11 pm Advertising rates are available at www.westendhappenings.com, [email protected] or by calling 610-681-8612 between 10am and 4pm, Monday - Friday. The information published herein has been provided by others and may not reflect the opinions of West End Happenings, West End Awards, the publisher or the editor. The publisher reserves the right to reject or edit any material submitted. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Happy Holidays © Copyright December 2014. This publication cannot be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of West End Happenings. Fees may apply. Kinsley’s ShopRite Help Transform Eldred! Eldred Township is looking for volunteers to help transform the former Eldred Elementary School into a vital resource for the community. Help will be needed with minor repairs to the building, landscaping, and development ideas as well as with all aspects of planning, publicizing and managing. If you would like to be a part of that effort, please email the Township or drop off a note at the Township Office indicating your area of interest and qualifications. You can also mail your information to the Township at P.O. Box 600, Kunkletown, PA 18058. We look forward to drawing from all parts of the community for this exciting project, and we encourage all residents to come forward with their ideas and input! • Please note: Eldred Township residents can stay informed of our latest news and events by joining our email group, Eldred Township Updates. This group receives emails on average once or twice a month or, when something significant needs to be shared with residents. You can join this group by contacting Darcy Gannon at [email protected]; phoning 610-81-4252, x2; or sending your information via US Mail to Darcy Gannon, Eldred Township, PO Box 600, Kunkletown, PA 18058. We also have a sign-up sheet on the counter at the Eldred Township Municipal Building. The preferred contact method is via email, since then we will have the correct spelling and layout of your email address and can easily add you to our group. 4 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 From Our Family to Yours . . . 107 Kinsley Drive, Brodheadsville (off Weir Lake Rd.) Planning a Holiday Party? LET US HELP! Catering • Deli • Bakery Beer • Floral For a Real Treat . . . try one of our own Hickory Smoked Hams (skinless, shankless, or boneless) for Your Holiday Dinner 570-992-2666 Family Owned and Operated. Proudly Serving the West End Community for over 25 Years. “We serve the nicest people.” To advertise: www.westendhappenings.com Outside sales: Mary McHugh at 570-619-4074 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. 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 is now available for purchase - at West End Happenings, West End Awards and West End Printing, and other locations thoughtout our community. 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 more information and 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 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 [email protected]; [email protected]. FREE REMOVAL of your junk or scrap CAR, VAN or TRUCK NO Keys, NO Tires . . . NO Problem! CASH PAID FOR SOME VEHICLES call for quote WAYNE’S 24-HR. TOWING 570-619-6412 • cell 718-974-5831 * 24-HOUR LOCKOUT SERVICE * Happy Sweet 16th Birthday, Holly! G G love, Mom & Dad ilbert lass Local & Long Distance Rollback Serv. • Accident Towing All major insurance accepted on accident towing & repair. www.waynes24hrtowing.com Directions: turn at Otto’s Autos, make 1st left, see signs. www.eastsideautoservice.net Genesis Gardens 1021 Interchange Rd. call 570-801-7733 (Rt. 209) Gilbert, PA 18331 Registration # PAOAGHIC 2514 Wendy & Chris Cronshey (610) 681-6340 Picture Glass, Insulated Windows, Table Tops, Storm Windows, Mirrors, Screens, Stove Glass, Tempered Glass, Safety Glass, Plexi Glass, Colored Acrylics, Shower Doors, and more . . . www.themobilehomepartscenter.com Give Blood at WPCL Every Wednesday at Western Pocono Community Library, the Miller-Keystone Blood Center will be collecting Blood Platelets and Whole Blood from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Call 1-800-223-6667 to make an appt. FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR $19.95 OIL CHANGE SPECIAL* with FREE TIRE ROTATION *most vehicles - some vehicles extra expires 12-31-14 ervice Quality S Price ir a F at a 127 Wisteria Way, Brodheadsville December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 5 FULLY INSURED License # PA063857 Snow Plowing • Salting & Cinder Landscaping • Design • Projects • Excavating • Landscaping/Hardscaping • Patios/Walks • Lawn/Property Maintenance • Tree Trimming/Removal • Construction • Remodeling • Roofing/Siding 570-656-3491 • 570-856-1882 Easy Drop Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine • 1 cup white sugar • 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tbsp milk • 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Cream together butter or margarine and white sugar. Add egg, vanilla and milk. Mix well. 3. Gradually add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Roll spoonfuls of dough in your hands and dip one end in colored sugar (or sprinkles, flavored drink mix, whatever you want to add flavor and your own touch!). Place on baking sheets and press top down with a glass. Bake for 12 minutes. Makes about 48 cookies. A Family Christian Book Store & Gift Shop Christian Books, Gifts, Bibles Women’s Apparel, and much more. Present this ad at time of purchase, and receive: 10% OFF Your Purchase Featuring a large variety of HOLIDAY GIFTS Elizabeth Salazar • Griselda Pruna Ortiz [email protected] 6 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 WEST END 2014 Locations Toys for Tots collections have started - all boxes are 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 Middle School 570-402-1000 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 SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Pick-up & MOWER SERVICES & Delivery available www.bhsmallengine.com Located at Sugar Hollow Farms - Effort Servicing and Repairing Mowers, Lawn & Garden Tractors, Generators, Snowblowers, etc. KEEP YOUR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT RUNNING STRONG. SERVICE IT TODAY TO SAVE ON COSTLY REPAIRS LATER. Brett Hanitsch - owner • 570-236-5417 Your Right Hand Handyman LLC PA009522 HOLIDA GIFT CERTIF Y ICAT AVAILABLE ES Interior & Exterior Home Repairs & Renovations Seniors & Veterans 10% OFF LABOR Fully Insured • Over 30 Years Experience 570-992-4866 • [email protected] 10% OFF KITCHENS $7,500 and up • LABOR ONLY • exp. 12-31-14 10% OFF BATHROOMS $3,000 and up • LABOR ONLY • exp. 12-31-14 West End Republican Club 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. The meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. For those wishing to eat prior to the meeting, arrive by 6:00 PM. FMI/directions, visit the club’s website at www.westendgop.com/, or call 443-326-5100. PA DEP Certified EPA and PA Dept. of Agriculture Approved PROSSER LABORATORIES, Inc. DRINKING WATER TESTING RADON-IN-AIR ANALYSIS Rt. 115 & State Rd., Effort phone 570-629-2981 fax 570-620-0695 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. Church Women United Church Women United of Monroe County invites everyone to our Christmas meeting on Friday, December 5th, at noon. Our host church is Faith United Methodist, located at 1160 Clause Drive, in Stroudsburg. Please bring a covered dish to share. We will collect filled Christmas stockings, so mark either for man, woman or child. RSVP to Betty at 570-629-0649. One-Stop Christmas Shopping Pleasant Valley Assembly of God is hosting a One-Stop Christmas Shopping event on Saturday, December 6, from 10-4pm. There will be a raffle and a 50/50. Confirmed vendors include: Avon, Norwex, Fresh Wreaths, Stocking Stuffers, Gourmet Cupcakes, Candles, 31, Stampin Up, MaryKay, Tastefully Simple, Origami Owl, Younique, Kids Aprons, Jamberry, Kania Kreations, as well as many crafters. Over 30 vendors in all! Pleasant Valley Assembly of God is off Weir Lake Rd., just up from Shop Rite. There are a few spaces still available. For more information, contact Tatum Pincombe at 570-426-0987. Pocono Dance & Social Club dances are held every Friday evening at the CLU Club, 265 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg. Admission: $8 members; $10 guests ($5 first-time guests). FMI: 570-872-9214. All ADULTS welcomed. Merry Christmas Sun., December 14th & Sun., December 21st • 10am-3pm FREE GIFT WRAPPING December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 7 Western Pocono Lioness will have their December meet- Chestnuthill Twp. Historical Society ing one week early due to the holiday. Join the Lioness on December 16, 6:00pm, at the American Legion in Gilbert. A “Cookie Bonanza” will begin at 6:00pm; meeting to follow at 7:00pm. All members and future members are invited to attend. Watch for the “new” soups-in-a-jar and peppermint puffs-in-a-jar for your holiday gift giving. FMI: www.westernpoconolioness.org. At our November meeting, the Chestnuthill Township Historical Society held elections for officers for 2015. The historical society will not be having a meeting in December or January, except for our annual Christmas dinner. We are planning to have our 4th annual yard sale on Saturday May 2, 2015. Our next meeting will be on, Wednesday, February 18th, 7pm at the park building, on Route 715. We plan future activities and projects each month. Please join us, to help preserve the history of our beautiful township. Pride In Chestnuthill “He knows if you’ve been bad or good . . .” Members of the Pocono Lioness Club helping guests with their delicious creations. On Saturday, November 15, the Western Pocono Lioness and West End Open Space Commission joined in “Kookies and Krafts with Kris Kringle,” an all-free event where children made ornaments, decorated cookies, listened and danced to music, and of course, had their pictures taken with Santa. The Lioness sold their Soupand Candy-In-A-Jar, and will be selling them around the community in the next few weeks. Both make great gifts. FMI: www.westernpoconolioness.org. The annual Chestnuthill Township Beautification Award was presented at the November 18th Chestnuthill Twp. Supervisor’s meeting. This honor is given to ESSA Bank & Trust of Brodheadsville for their outstanding beautifying of their property this year. Branch Manager Barbara Konawalik accepted the award. Honorable mentions are Chestnuthill Nursery, Kresge and Gower Funeral Homes; Life is Good Chiropractic, Gram-Ma’s Country Corner, KFC, McDonalds, First Northern Bank & Trust, Rita’s, Auto Zone, State Farm, Mike’s Pizza and Coordinated Health. Two non-business honorable mentions are the WPCL and The Western Pocono Women’s Club. Pride In Chestnuthill is honored to be chosen as a recipient of the 2014 Waste Watchers Award, given by The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania. A representative of PROP presented the award to PIC at the same supervisors meeting. We are flattered to receive this prestigious honor. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, December 11th, 7pm at the municipal building. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN ALL Mailboxes MUST be Shoveled Out by the Resident for MAIL DELIVERY ill Santa wat e arriv . 6:00pm Christmas Tree Lighting & Visit from Santa Claus Friday, December 12th • 6pm-8pm at the Chestnuthill Township Park, Rt. 715 • Brodheadsville Any Residential Mailbox or Fencing on Township Right-of-Way that sustains damage during regular Road/Snow Maintenance will be the responsibility of the resident if less than 4 feet from the road. ANY VEHICLE LEFT ON TOWNSHIP RIGHT-OF-WAY DURING ICE OR SNOW REMOVAL PERIOD WILL BE TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE. Mailboxes MUST be mounted 4 feet from the edge of the pavement. This measurement is from “THE FACE OF THE MAILBOX,” not the base. Music, Hot Cocoa & Cookies! Dont forget to bring your camera for a Picture with Santa! Please bring Canned Goods to Donate to The PV Ecumenical Network. 8 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 We are collecting NEW / UNWRAPPED Toys For Tots at our Tree Lighting Event. Additionally, toys can be dropped off at the Township and Park Buildings during office hours. 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICES • WE RETURN ALL CALLS Specializing in Danger Trees and All Phases of Tree Care Nordmark’s Tree Service, LLC We accept major credit cards. • Veteran Owned Business • Fully Insured / ACRT Certified Steve: 570-656-3740 • 60-Ft. Bucket Truck Email: [email protected] • Landscape / Lawn Care • Saw Repair FREE ESTIMATES www.nordmarkstreeservice.com • Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 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. For more information, please contact the library at 570-992-7934. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE WE HAUL IT ALL FROM ATTICS TO BASEMENTS . . . ANYWHERE DUMPSTERS TO 1 TIME p/u CLEANUPS WWW.TRASHREMOVALPA.COM email: [email protected] 570-460-5077 LICENSED • REG ATTY GENRL • INSURED Attention All Dog Owners: LICENSING TIME The Monroe County Treasurer’s office would like to inform you that 2015 dog licenses will be available beginning December 1, and those will be valid from January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015. The Department of Agriculture has increased the fee by $.05 this year, so the fees are as follows: • Male/Female dog - $8.50, or $6.50 neutered/spayed. • For Seniors with Male/Female dog - $6.50, or $4.50 neutered/ spayed. • Lifetime licenses are available, but your dog MUST be micro-chipped. • Lifetime fees are: Male/Female dog - $51.50, or $31.50 neutered/ spayed. • For Seniors with Male/Female dog lifetime fees are: $31.50, or $21.50 neutered/spayed. It is state law that all dogs, 3 months of age and older, must have a current year license, or be subject to a $300 fine per dog. In order to provide added convenience and service to the pet owner, the Treasurer’s office will mail dog renewal post cards for each dog directly to you. If you need more applications, you can print them from our website, or you can apply and pay online, at www.monroecountypa.gov/treasurer. There is a $2 convenience fee. You can purchase your license in the office from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. If paying by mail, please fill out an application, and make checks payable to “Monroe County Treasurer”, and mail to: 1 Quaker Plaza, Room 103, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. If you no longer have your dog, please call the office so the files can be adjusted. If you are a new dog owner and cannot obtain an application, or a current dog owner and did not receive a renewal notice in the mail for a 2015 license, or any other information, please call 570-517-3182. St. Peter’s United Methodist Church December Events 924 Rt. 115, Saylorsburg (next to the new Dollar General) • We invite your inner chef and kitchen magician to a Pampered Chef demonstration party on Saturday, December 6th, at 10:30 am. This last fundraising activity will highlight new products for the holiday cook, baker and hostess in you! Pampered Chef Consultant Peggy Larsen will whip up a brunch menu to sample and demonstrate the use of the cookware and utensils. She will also show us quick, easy and affordable alternatives to last minute gift giving using the PC products. Call Dianne at 610-381-2810 evenings and let me know to expect you. Bring a friend or two! • Looking for a Christmas Eve candlelight worship service to celebrate our Lord and Savior’s birth? Join us December 24th at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church for an 8:30 pm worship service of song, sharing the Christmas story through the Gospels, and celebrating the birth of the infant Jesus. We offer a child-comfort room for parents with children. All are welcomed here Cherry’s Sunset Restaurant featuring www.cherrysfamilyrestaurant.com 610-681-4482 Large Selection of IPA and Craft Beers! DAILY DINNER SPECIALS December Live Entertainment Dec. 5th OPEN LATE OPEN NEW YEAR’S EVE FOR DINNER OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY Traditional Pork & Sauerkraut Special Rt. 209 South • Downtown Kresgeville Joe Nagele Dec. 13th Fahad & Kelly Dec. 19th Harlan Tucker Dec. 20th Mike Pilgermeyer Dec. 27th Dave Freeman December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 9 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. Holiday Luncheon at the Stroud Mansion The Monroe County Historical Association will host the annual “Holiday Luncheon at the Stroud Mansion” fund-raiser on Thursday, December 11, and again on Friday, December 12. There are two seatings each day. The Early Lunch seating will be held at 11:00 a.m., and guests may dine until 12:30 p.m., and the Late Lunch seating will be held at 1:00 pm, and guests may dine until 2:30 pm. The Holiday Luncheon will be held on the second floor of the historic 1795 Stroud Mansion, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Please note, the second floor is not handicap accessible. The building will be decorated for the holiday season, and music will fill the air. The luncheon will feature a hot buffet-style meal catered by the farmhouse kitchen. This year’s menu will feature holiday salad, apple cranberry stuffed pork loin, roasted root vegetables, Butternut squash lasagna, whipped garlic potatoes, buttered Rosemary rolls, and a wonderful selection of homemade desserts. Coffee, decaf, tea, and a complementary glass of wine, will be served at your table. The Stroud Mansion museum exhibit rooms will be open to those attending the luncheon. The cost for the luncheon fund-raiser is $22.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased at the Stroud Mansion, 900 Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg. Please get your tickets early; seating is extremely limited for this popular event. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. FMI: MCHA at 570-421-7703, or [email protected]. Visit us on the web at www.monroehistorical.org. West End Park & Open Space Commission Your Community . . . Your Park FREE EVENT • ZUMBA: Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 6-7pm. RIPPED Fitness: Tuesdays, 7:15pm. Both $5 each class at Chestnuthill Park. No classes on December 25, 2014 and January 1, 2015. • PHILADELPHIA FLOW SHOW Bus Trip: Monday, March 2, at 6am. Return at 6pm. “Lights, Camera, BLOOM!” Experience the magic of movies and horticulture. Show celebrates the silver screen. Cost: $65 pp. • DISCOUNTED SKI TICKETS now available! Camelback, Blue Mountain, Shawnee, Elk Mountain, Big Boulder/Jack Frost, and Montage Mountain. FMI: www.weposc.org and Facebook • NO BINGO in December - returns on Friday, January 16, 2015. Register for events/activities at: 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 • December 2014 Saturday, December 6 • 4pm Ross Township Park Anchorage Rd., Saylorsburg Friday, December 12 • 6pm-8pm Chestnuthill Township Park Rt. 715, Brodheadsville HOT COCOA & COOKIES! Bring your camera. Collecting nonperishables for PVEN and NEW unwrapped For more information: 570-992-9733 / [email protected] Open Wednesday-Saturday Salon Walk-ins Welcome when Available! Indigo VISA/MC A Full-Service Salon offering Hair • Nails* • Waxing • Facials Private Bridal Sessions Men’s Haircuts 1000 $ Rt. 209 & Gilbert Road in Gilbert Every Day Proud supporter of Relay For Life GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 610-681-3985 *by appt. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE-AND ALL $ 10.00 OFF any chemical service Holiday “Up-Do’s” 15% OFF Cannot be combined with other offers/discounts. Expires 12-31-14. 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. For more information, please contact the library at 570-992-7934. Carpentry (Framing, Trimming) PA LIC#102928 Doors & Windows 570-807-6883 Siding Decks Basements Garages Brodheadsville, PA Additions Remodeling www.cfhconstruction.com • [email protected] Kitchens Charles F. Houck II Owner ’Tis The Season from The Garden Of Giving The Garden of Giving has concluded another successful growing season November 15th, although it will continue to provide winter crops such as carrots, spinach and parsley, for as long as the weather cooperates. The Garden of Giving would like to thank everyone who contributed time, money and/or supplies. Without the help of the many volunteers and supporters, it wouldn’t have been possible to give nutritious, fresh produce and eggs to help feed families each week. The needs of The Garden, and our less fortunate neighbors, are still great, and we would like to ask anyone with time and/or money to spare if they can help us continue this mission. ’Tis the season of holiday cheer and giving, and any help that could be provided is a great way to spread the holiday spirit. Below is just a partial list of The Garden of Giving’s needs: • Volunteers for the office, website, open board positions, team leaders and in The Garden. • Stamps. • Gift cards for feed, hardware, office supplies, general stores and gas stations (for the tractor). • Chicken supplies, from feed to straw to egg cartons. • Garden supplies and farm equipment. • Specialized services, such as: electricians, engineers, small engine and farm equipment, maintenance mechanics and repair people, landscape architects, plumbers, etc. For a complete list, please contact The Garden of Giving at 570402-1282, or email [email protected]. Happy Holidays and best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to all! “May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, The gladness of Christmas give you hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you love.” Author Unknown PFC Samuel A. Cameli, USMC honor graduate for Platoon 1076, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Parris Island boot camp October 17, 2014. Sam is a 2014 PVHS graduate. December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 11 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm • Sunday 11am-3pm • Closed Mon MORGHAN RAKE COFFEE ROASTERS AT THE EFFORT HOUSE www.morghanrakecoffeeroasters.com WE’VE MOVED! We are now located on Route 115 in Effort at the Effort House (across from Fisher’s Heating) 610-951-4400 All roasting done on-site in our Victorian-Era Roasters! Fresh Roasted Gourmet Coffee, Peanuts & Loose Leaf Teas 1.00 OFF $ EACH 1 LB. COFFEE PURCHASE must present coupon / exp 12-31-14 Check out our HOLIDAY FLAVORS 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 [email protected].. 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! Candy Cane Egg Nog • Gingerbread Lisa’s Winter Wonderland Great Gifts for the Coffee Enthusiast! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE HAPPY HOLIDAYS ONE STOP CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! Gift Baskets Assorted Variety Local Honey Holiday Boxed Teas • T-Shirts Hot Cocoa • Gift Bags . . . and more! 12- WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 A portion of the tickets collected at the concert will be donated to VALOR, an organization supporting our local veterans. Holiday Donations Are Up and So Are Charity Scams The holidays are known as “the giving season.” It is a time when the amount of donations to charities and organizations increase. People are often more soft-hearted about giving during the holidays than any other time of year. Donations range from clothing, money, maybe property. While donating is a great way to give back, donors should use caution when deciding to whom and what to donate. Charity scams are the highest during this season. Criminals use this opportunity to set up money scams and even fake charities, leaving donors clueless and resulting in lost profit for a charity in need. Here are five ways to avoid charity scams this holiday season: • Research the charity- Be sure that it is a charity that you can trust or a charity that is familiar to you. Consider asking friends and family for suggestions, but still do your homework by calling or checking out the website. • Don’t give in to pressure to give on the spot, whether it is by phone, with a credit card, or a runner coming to get the donation. The charity that needs your gift today will welcome it tomorrow. Ask for a pledge card instead, this will give you time to do your research. • Never give out credit card information over the phone- If a solicitor claims that the charity will support a local organization that you are familiar with, this is not a green light to give all of your information. Do not give your credit card or any other banking information over the phone. Call the charity in question directly to verify the claim. Phony charities will use familiar names of charities that are located in the area code that donors are calling from so that it appears that contributions are going to support local causes. • Make your contributions by check instead of cash. This is the most secure method of tracking your donations. Be sure to make your checks payable to the charity and not to an individual. • Check the IRS and Better Business Bureau- Most states require charities to register and file annual reports showing how they use donations. Ask your state or local consumer protection agency how to get this information. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance also offers information about national charities. You can check www.give.org for more information. Pocono Greyhound Adoption will be holding a Meet December 14 - Worldwide Candle Lighting & Greet at Tractor Supply Co., on Rt. 209 in Brodheadsville, on The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites Saturday, December 6, from 12 noon to 3 PM. family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour Please visit www.poconogreyhound.org, or phone 570-856-0377 to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and to learn more about this event, or about adopting a greyhound. grandchildren who have left us too soon. As candles are lit at 7:00 p.m. local time, hundreds of thousands of persons commemorate and honor the memory of all children gone too soon. Now believed to be the largest mass candle lighting on the globe, the 18th annual Worldwide Candle Lighting, a gift to the bereavement community from The Compassionate Friends, creates a vir“Put Your Feet in Good Hands” tual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone. TCF’s WWCL started in the United States in 1997 as a small inBK Plaz, Unit 1 • Route 209 Cheralyn Perkins, D.P.M. Brodheadsville, PA 18322 David A. Scalzo, D.P.M. ternet observance, but has since swelled in numbers as word has Office hours by appointment: 570-992-5779 Kathleen Hope, D.P.M. spread throughout the world of the remembrance. Hundreds of formal candle lighting events are held and thousands Local Vietnam Veteran / Author will visit the Library! of informal candle lightings are conducted in homes as families On Saturday, December 6th, at 1 pm, Michael P. Moynihan, Jr. gather in quiet remembrance of children who have died, but will will be visiting the library to discuss and read from his new combat never be forgotten. memoir titled “Fighting Shadows in Vietnam.” The Compassionate Friends and allied organizations are joined Mr. Moynihan served as a radioman with the First Cavalry Diby local bereavement groups, churches, funeral homes, hospitals, vision in Vietnam in 1970. This program is open to all ages, but hospices, children’s gardens, schools, cemeteries, and community please keep in mind that the subject matter will be mature. centers. Services have ranged in size from just a few people to For more information, please contact the library at 570-992-7934. nearly a thousand. Every year you are invited to post a message in the Remembrance Book which will be available, during the event, at TCF’s national website, www.compassionatefriends.org/ViewRemembranceEntry.aspx. No minimum. Cash only. 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He is a Magnum Cum Laude graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, Class of 2014, with 6 years in the National Honor Society. POCONO AUTOMART SERVICE CENTER Route 115 & Marian Lane, Brodheadsville 570-992-0133 • Wheel Alignment • Tires • Brakes • Exhausts • Suspensions • Motorcycle and Emission • Diagnostics & More Inspections Hrs: M-F / 8-5 HAPPY HOLIDAYS PA State Inspection 1095* $ Pass or Fail *$5.00 Sticker Charge PA STATE INSP Emissions Test Not Included. Some Trucks & 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles Extra. Coupons may not be combined with other offers or discounts. Expires 12-31-14. CASTROL GTX Lube-Oil-Filter 2695* $ 5 Qts. Most Cars and SUV’s. Trucks. 4x4’s & Special Filters Extra. *$2.00 Filter Disposal. Coupons may not be combined with other offers or discounts. Expires 12-31-14. Pocono AutoMart Pocono AutoMart Pocono AutoMart 10% OFF FREE Mechanical Repairs Tire Rotation excludes bateries, tires and oil changes Coupons may not be combined with other offers or discounts. Expires 12-31-14. w/ Any Service Coupons may not be combined with other offers or discounts. Expires 12-31-14. December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 13 VA Implements 2nd Phase of Choice Card Program Cards sent to Veterans waiting more than 30 days for care. Significant improvements have resulted nationally: Scheduling more than 1.2 million more appointments in the past four months than in the same period last year. In total, VA medical centers have scheduled over 19 million Veteran appointments from June to October 1, 2014; • Reducing the national new patient Primary Care wait time by 18 percent; • Completing 98 percent of appointments within 30 days of the Veterans’ preferred date, or the date determined to be medically necessary by a physician; • Authorizing 1.1 million non-VA care authorizations, a 47-percent increase over the same period last year; and • Increasing the amount of time providers could deliver care to Veterans by increasing the amount of clinic hours in primary and specialty care and through adding weekend and evening clinics at our medical centers. VA is America’s largest integrated health care system with over 1,700 sites of care, serving approximately 9 million Veterans enrolled in health care services. The Choice Program is part of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA), enacted nearly three months ago, to enable VA to meet the demand for Veterans’ health care in the short-term. For more information about the Choice Program, call 1-866- 6068198 or visit www.va.gov/opa/choiceact/. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it began mailing Veterans Choice Cards on November 17 to Veterans currently waiting more than 30-days from their preferred date or the date that is medically determined by their physician for an appointment at a VA facility. “VA continues to focus on implementation of this new temporary benefit so that Veterans receive the timely quality care they need in a way that reduces confusion and inefficiencies,” said Secretary Robert A. McDonald, who penned an open letter to Veterans announcing the implementation of the Choice Card program. The Choice Program is a new, temporary benefit that allows some Veterans to receive health care in their communities rather than waiting for a VA appointment or traveling to a VA facility. The first round of cards along with a letter explaining the program was issued on November 5 to Veterans who are eligible based on their place of residence. VA is now engaging in the next phase of its rollout –eligibility explanation letters are being sent to Veterans waiting more than 30 days from their preferred date to be seen or considered medically necessary by their physician. To improve service delivery, VA has prioritized efforts to accelerate Veterans off of wait lists and into clinics through the Accelerated Care Initiative begun over the summer. Through this initiative, VA medical centers have increased access to care inside and outside of VA, added more clinic hours and work days, deployed On Saturday, December 13th, Western Pocono Community Limobile medical units and shared their best practices from VA’s brary will be holding its annual Holiday Cookie Sale. Homemade cookies will be on sale throughout the day, while supplies last. high-performing facilities throughout the organization. Please join us . . . HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Friday, December 12th • 1:00pm - 4:00pm We invite you to share in our holiday cheer as you enter Mrs. Bush’s and step into our “Christmas Wonderland.” Visit us to see how we “Deck the Halls” and prepare to celebrate this wondrous time of year! TOURS • MUSIC • REFRESHMENTS Visit us on Facebook 14- WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 9 Ways to Stretch Your Health Care Dollar - Healthy You magazine Health care costs are top of mind for most Americans these days. By taking full advantage of your health insurance plan, you can maximize savings and improve your health. Here’s how. Read the fine print. Become familiar with your plan details, such as deductibles, co-payments, what’s covered and what’s not. Keep it in the family. Always use in-network providers. Going out-of-network will cost more for co-pays as well as uncovered medical expenses. Go generic. Use generic medications when available. They’re cheaper and usually just as effective. If you take a medication regularly, check if your plan has a mail-order program, which is more convenient and may cost less. Get appropriate care. Save the emergency room (ER) for true emergencies. ER visits have higher co-pays, and non-emergent care prevents staff from providing timely services to people who truly need it. If you need care for a minor illness or injury in the evening or on a weekend, an urgent care type of facility offers walk-in care without an appointment. Be proactive. Avoid potential problems with preventive services such as immunizations and well visits with your primary care doctor. These services often are covered at 100 percent. Also take advantage of free services such as stress management programs and blood pressure or diabetes screenings. (cont. right) COMPUTER REPAIRS & SALES www.peakpcs1.com • PC Set-Up & Removal • Data Recovery • Spyware & Virus Removal • Data Transfer • Wired / Wireless Networking “NO GEEKS . . . just Certified IT Professionals” ph: 570-237-5869 WE COME TO YOU! 10% OFF • expires 12-31-14 Tues-Fri 9am-6:30 Sat 8am-3pm Sarah Martini & Val Martini 570.992.4844 6515 Route 209 • Unit 1 • Countryside Square Stroudsburg (across from Furino’s Pizza) Women’s, Men’s & Children’s Cuts ($1200 10yrs. & under) Colors - Highlighting, Perms & Facial Waxing Holiday BOGO Sale! Buy 1 Retail Hair Product GET 1 FREE! of equal or lesser value not to be combined w/other offers • exp 12-31-14 Hair Care Tote Bag GIVE-AWAY After each appointment, enter for a chance to win.* *Products personalized for winner. 1 winner per week • contest ends 12-31-14 (cont. from left, Dollar) Get moving. Many health plans offer “wellness dollars” for gym memberships and other activities. Use them to get fit for little or no out-of-pocket expense. Accept help. Many plans offer free disease management programs for chronic issues such asobesity, asthma or heart disease. The support can help you manage symptoms, prevent future problems and potentially reduce the amount of health care you need down the road. Quit smoking. Smokers often pay higher premiums, and people who smoke are at higher risk for diseases such as cancer, heart disease and emphysema. Be flexible. Consider participating in a health savings account or flexible spending account, which allows pre-tax dollars to be applied toward health care costs. Happy Birthday, Kelly! love, The Neubert’s - xo Gingerbread Men Cookies • 5 cups blanched almond flour • 1 tablespoon cinnamon • 1 tablespoon ginger powder • ¼ teaspoon cloves, ground • ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt • 1 teaspoon baking soda • ½ cup grapeseed oil • ½ cup agave nectar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • ½ cup yacon syrup • 2 eggs • 1 teaspoon lemon zest In a large bowl, combine almond flour, cinnamon, ginger powder, cloves, salt and baking soda. In a smaller bowl, mix together grapeseed oil, agave, vanilla, yacon, eggs and lemon zest. Stir wet ingredients into dry. Chill dough in freezer for 1-2 hours. Roll out dough between two pieces of parchment paper to ¼ inch thick. Remove top sheet of parchment paper, cut out cookies using a medium gingerbread man cookie cutter. Decorate with nuts and dried fruit –we used pieces of lemon rind for the mouth. Transfer with a spatula to a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool and serve. Makes 36 gingerbread cookies. December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 15 Kunkletown Pub at The Buckwha Inne In December, as they do monthly on the second Wednesday of the month, the ladies of the Western Pocono Women’s Club hold a cookie and juice social at Getz Personal Care Home. The residents enjoy the refreshments, and one never can Holiday tell who will show up in a costume to bring a smile to their faces. Gift Certificates The club will hold their annual Christmas Party/ December Club Available Meeting on Dec. 9th at the Stroudsmoor Inn .The party signals the end of club meetings until March 16, 2015. While the monthly meetings may not be held, WPWC is a very active women’s serLunch & Dinner vice club. They continue to clip coupons for the military, make quilts for Quilts for Kids, go monthly to Getz Personal Care Home Check us out on BYOB • Complimentary and volunteer to help out in a multitude of various ways in the Cocktail with Meal community. Kunkletown Pub LLC The Western Pocono Women’s Club meets at 7PM on the third 591 Kunkletown Road A small hotel with a big history, Monday of each month, March through December, at the Effort serving travelers and locals 610-895-4255 United Methodist Church on Merwinsburg Road in Effort. It is for over 150 years. open to all women 18 years and older. For more information about GFWC Western Poc. Women’s Club spreading Holiday Cheer this service club, see the website: www.westernpoconowomensGFWC Western Pocono Women’s Club, along with local Girl club.org , email [email protected] or call 610-681-4967. Scout Troop 50396, mailed over 500 handmade Christmas cards to Note: The GFWC Western Pocono Women’s Club entered their triangle a naval base in Okinawa, Japan. The hand crafted cards were made garden, located across from the Chestnuthill Diner on Route 209, Chestfrom recycled Christmas cards, signed by both the women’s club nuthill Township in the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Gardening and Greening Contest. In October, we were notified that we were choand the Girl Scout troop, and wished the sailors a Merry Christmas. sen from over 350 entries as an award winner in the category of Public The cards were sent along with about $15,000 worth of coupons Spaces. The PHS recognizes that neighborhoods are greatly enhanced by to help out the service personnel and their families. WPWC clips greening and beautifying efforts, creating a sense of community through and mails coupons monthly, and has sent over $160,000 worth of horticulture. The official awards ceremony will be held at the 2015 Penncoupons to Okinawa during 2014. These coupons are greatly ap- sylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show in March. As preciated by the sailors and their families, judging by the thank you you ride by the garden on Route 209, be sure to observe the award winning seasonal changes that take place in the triangle garden! notes received by the club. 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Call for FREE telephone consultation: 908-300-1163 2334 Rt. 209 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 [email protected] • www.stephaniepearcetherapy.com Ring A Bell for The Salvation Army Avoid the �Holiday 5’: Enjoy Treats Without Gaining Weight The holidays are filled with parties. Unfortunately for our waistlines, those parties mean lots of high-calorie, high-carbohydrate cookies, cakes and treats. Yet you can avoid the dreaded “Holiday 5” and still enjoy some of those yummy goodies. Here’s how: Eat a protein snack before the party. Have a handful of nuts or a piece of turkey topped with cheese. That satisfies your hunger so you don’t overindulge later. Bring your own healthy dish. That way, you’re in control. Substitute healthier, low-calorie ingredients in recipes. For example: • Use low-fat or fat-free cheeses, milk, sour cream and mayo instead of regular versions. • Reduce sugar by one-third and add sweet spices or flavorings like cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla. • Use real fruit instead of high-sugar candied or canned fruits. Survey the buffet before filling your plate. Think protein and fiber first, and head for snacks like veggies and dips or cheese and nuts. They’re lower in carbs and healthier for you. Stay away from the worst offenders. If your favorite fattening food is at the far end of the table, strategically place yourself on the opposite end. Avoid “liquid calories.” Holiday drinks like sugary punches and eggnog can pack on pounds just like food. Go ahead and indulge in one serving – 5 ounces of wine (100 calories) or 4 ounces of eggnog (200 calories), for example. Then opt for lower-carb or sugar-free beverages. Give yourself a break. Losing weight probably isn’t realistic during the holidays, but weight maintenance may be. If you typically gain 10 pounds, try to maintain your weight or keep it within plus or minus 3 pounds. The Salvation Army HEALTHY SUBSTITUTIONS needs bell ringers for its Red Kettle Campaign this holiday season. Instead of . . . There are two ways you can help: (1) Become a Friend of the Sal1 egg vation Army by volunteering for just two hours of bell ringing. To sign 1 cup butter or shortening up, contact Cari Friend at 570-421-3050, or email at Cari.Friend@ Cream or half-and-half use.salvationarmy.org. (2) If you have more time and would like to 1 oz unsweentned chocolate earn a few dollars for the holidays, you can contact Jill Brink for 1 cup regular nuts details: 570-421-3050; [email protected]. “Regular” (80-85%) ground beef Use this . . . 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup oil and 2/3 cup fruit puree Evaporated fat-free milk 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup flavorful toasted nuts 90-95% lean ground beef or turkey eBooks at the Library! Did you know that Western Pocono Community Library has books available for you borrow and download to your device for FREE? The library has been working very hard to add titles to each of the platforms available to patrons Overdrive (thousands of titles to choose from), and Axis360 (nearly 1,200 titles and adding all the time). Recently, the library has added such titles as: Hope to Die, by James Patterson; Scorched Eggs, by Laura Childs; The Escape, by David Baldacci; and The Burning Room, by Michael Connelly, just to name a few. Not to mention several murder mysteries by Margaret Truman, and great selection of children’s and young adult titles. You can go to the library’s website: www.wpcl.lib.pa.us, and click on Overdrive button, or go to http://wpcl.axis360. baker-taylor.com, and begin searching for your favorite titles, download and enjoy. There are no fines or fees, no late books. For more information, please feel free to contact the library at 570-992-7934. 3361 Rt. 611 • Bartonsville Please call for dates and times. Western Pocono Community Library • Brodheadsville Please call for dates and times. December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 17 West End Rotary Donates Stair Chair to Ambulance Corps A donation from the West End Rotary Club is helping the sick and injured get out of tight places. To help it maneuver patients in confined spaces, West End Community Ambulance is purchasing stair chairs that help responders safely navigate homes that cannot accommodate a stretcher. “West End Community Ambulance responds to more than 3,000 calls a year,” said Honi Gruenberg, the club’s foundation chair. “They have four Stair-PRO chairs but need two more so they will have a chair for every ambulance.” The Rotary donation of $2,976 will enable the EMS organization to equip a fifth ambulance with that piece of equipment. Gruenberg helped secure club funds and a grant from Rotary District 7410 to purchase the chair. The Stair-PRO chair uses bulldozer-type tracks to safely glide over stairs. It can accommodate patients weighing up to 500 pounds in narrow passageways, stairs or basements where a stretcher is unable to reach. Patients aren’t the only ones who will benefit from the donation, said Mehmet Barzev of the ambulance organization. “The Stair-PRO uses the conventional chair design with the addition of bulldozer tracks to transfer the weight of the patient to the stairs, rather than to the back of the rescuers moving the patient. This is important to EMS personnel because the majority of EMS-related injuries are due to lifting and moving patients. There are few times a responder is more vulnerable than when traversing stairs. Mehmet Barzev, center, representing West End Community Ambulance, accepts a nearly $3,000 donation from West End Rotary Club President Kevin Noll, left, and the club’s Foundation Chair Honi Gruenberg. The EMS organization used the money to buy a stair chair to transport patients in confined quarters. “When used properly,” he added, “this device can revolutionize how EMS gets patients from their homes, with minimal risk to the patient and to those moving the patient.” West End Rotary is a service club that meets for breakfast most Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Western Pocono Community Library. The public is invited to attend. 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These numbers deFree Estimates / Fully Insured creased to about 140 in Only experienced climbers and insured workmen. the 1970s due in large part to the passage of the Coal Mine Health Tree Removal • Tree Trimming and Safety Act of 1969 and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Stump Grinding • Bucket Truck Service Act of 1977. The 1977 Act created the Mine Safety and Health AdSEASONED FIREWOOD NOW AVAILABLE $185/cord ministration in the U.S. Department of Labor to oversee the safety and health of miners. Thirty-five years later, we have seen the lowest fatality rate in this nation’s history. And, through the “End Black Lung–Act 570-872-9771 1 FREE SPA TREATMENT Now” initiative and other occupational health efforts, we are makWITH PAID GROOMING ing progress in limiting miners’ exposure to respirable dust and SE other harmful contaminants. While more needs to be done to preMILITARNIOR, Y & FIREF , POLICE vent death, injury and illness in the nation’s mines, our efforts and IGHTER DISCOU collaboration with labor and industry stakeholders are showing NTS positive results. We will continue to work hard to send miners home safe and 1029 Rt. 715 healthy at the end of every shift. On this National Miner’s Day, next to Tender Heart Daycare All Breed Dog & Cat Grooming we honor their contributions and thank them for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of this nation. We hope the American people Miner’s Day – December 6 Mining is a hazardous but will join us in commemorating this day of recognition. incredibly important profession. Miners are responsible for providing industry with many of the raw materials that we rely upon in modern manufacturing, but do so at great peril deep underground. Miners’ Day recognizes the hard and dangerous work undertaken by miners and rewards their dedication. In 2009, Congress proclaimed that each December 6 would be recognized in remembrance of the 1907 Monongah coal mine disaster, which resulted in the deaths of 362 miners and became the worst industrial accident in American history. The Proclamation designates this date �in appreciation, honor and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners of our Nation; and encourages the people of the United States to participated in local and national activities celebrating and honoring the contributions of miners.’ American miners play a much larger role in our lives than most people realize. They extract a variety of raw materials, such as coal, copper, phosphate, silver, limestone, iron and zinc–ores that are essential components in the products we use every day. Coal, and the electricity generated by coal power, play prominent roles in our homes, businesses and communities. Miners produce the A Gift For You!* gravel, crushed stone, tar, asphalt, road salt and cement used to Amount: $50.00 build the roads we travel on and to make them safer. The bridges Presented To:______________ we build to span canyons and rivers are built with rock and mineral Gift From: ________________ products produced by miners. Gold, silver and copper wiring, ceramic insulators, and silicon 1 Registered Nurse Visit RN Visit to determine eligibility & to advise on possible free services processing and memory chips are essential components in elecby government programs tronics that we use daily, such as smartphones, computers and tele3 Hours of Personal Homecare Services visions. Thousands of everyday consumer goods are made with the Personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, & transportation fundamental materials secured from the hard work of miners. They range from cosmetics to toothpaste, from cookware and dinner*Must present this coupon to receive services ware to appliances. 570-650-8673 American miners work every day to provide the necessities of life. They deserve protection on the job from workplace hazards www.CareGiversAmerica.com that have killed tens of thousands and injured hundreds of thouDecember 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 19 sands of miners throughout our history. (cont. right) toll free 800-537-0284 or 610-681-5665 The Perfect Holiday Gift Drivers Use Caution: Whitetails On Blacktop With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight saving time putting more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert. The start of daylight saving time increases vehicular traffic between dusk and dawn – the peak hours for deer activity. Drivers can reduce their chances of collisions with deer by staying alert and better understanding deer behavior. Motorists are urged to pay particular attention while driving on stretches marked with “Deer Crossing” signs. For example, deer often travel in family groups and walk single file. So even if one deer successfully crosses the road in front of a driver, it doesn’t mean the threat is over. Another could be right behind it. A driver who hits a deer with vehicle is not required to report the accident to the Game Commission. If the deer dies, only Pennsylvania residents may claim the carcass. To do so, they must call the Game Commission region office representing the county where the accident occurred and an agency dispatcher will collect the information needed to provide a free permit number, which the caller should write down. A resident must call within 24 hours of taking possession of the deer. A passing Pennsylvania motorist also may claim the deer, if the person whose vehicle hit it doesn’t want it. Antlers from bucks killed in vehicle collisions either must be turned over to the Game Commission, or purchased for $10 per point by the person who claims the deer. Also, removing antlers from road-killed bucks is illegal. If a deer is struck by a vehicle, but not killed, drivers are urged to maintain their distance because some deer might recover and move on. However, if a deer does not move on, or poses a public safety risk, drivers are encouraged to report the incident to a Game Commission regional office or other local law enforcement agency. If the deer must be put down, the Game Commission will direct the proper person to do so. To report a dead deer for removal from state roads, motorists can call the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at 1-800-FIXROAD. Tips for motorists: • Don’t count on deer whistles or deer fences to deter deer from crossing roads in front of you. Stay alert. • Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and for deer silhouettes on the shoulder of the road. If anything looks slightly suspicious, slow down. • Slow down in areas known to have a large deer population; where deer-crossing signs are posted; places where deer commonly cross roads; areas where roads divide agricultural fields from woods; and whenever in forested areas between dusk and dawn. • Deer do unpredictable things. Sometimes they stop in the middle of the road when crossing. Sometimes they cross and quickly recross back from where they came. Sometimes they move toward an approaching vehicle. Assume nothing. Slow down; blow your horn to urge the deer to leave the road. Stop if the deer stays on the road; don’t try to go around it. 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Wreaths Holiday Decorations & Gifts Closing for the Season December 21st Library Hours for Holiday and End of Year On Wednesday, December 24th, Western Pocono Community Library will be closing at 1 pm, and on Thursday, December 25th, we will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Friday, December 26th, the library will be opening regular hours (9 am to 5 pm), and celebrating Candy Cane Day. On Wednesday, December 31st, Western Pocono Community Library will be closing at 1 pm, on Thursday, January 1st, the library will be closed in observance of the New Year Holiday, and reopening on Friday, January 2nd, for regular hours (9 am to 5 pm). Keep checking our schedules, Facebook page, website and announcements for other programs and fun events being planned at WPCL! A.L. 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Dehydration should be a Give Blood at WPCL - Every Wednesday at Western Povery real concern, especially considering how quickly it can occur cono Community Library the Miller-Keystone Blood Center will be collecting Blood Platelets and Whole Blood, from 12pm-6pm. in both humans and their pets when they travel. Be Prepared: Always Have a Collar, Leash and ID Tag - Hun- Please call 1-800-223-6667 to make an appointment. dreds of pets are lost or injured each year when they dart out of cars uncontrolled. Remember that when in a strange and busy environment, pets can be easily frightened and run off into traffic or CREDIT CING to places that are difficult to find. 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Every Friday evening includes food, group musical worship, testimonies, teaching, and confidential "open share" small groups for people struggling with specific issues. FMI: [email protected]. From Rt. 209: turn north at the light onto Burger Hollow Rd., turn left onto Polk Township Rd. Cornerstone Community Church is on the left next to P.V. Elementary School. Essential Supplies Be prepared with a “survival kit” that should always remain in the car. Replenish after use. Essential supplies include: • Working flashlight and extra batteries • Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth • Compass • First aid kit • Exterior windshield cleaner • Ice scraper and snow brush • Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container WINTERIZE YOUR CAR • Scissors and string/cord Driving in the winter means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to Be safe out there! Drive carefully and drive prepared slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. Take a moment to review these helpful tips to help you make it safely through winter. Weather At any temperature - 20° Fahrenheit below zero or 90° Fahrenheit from Everyone at above - weather affects road and driving conditions, and can pose Home Solutions Partners! serious problems. It is important to monitor forecasts on the Web, radio, TV, cable weather channel, or in the daily papers. Your Car Prepare your car for winter. Start with a checkup that includes: • Checking the ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses and fan belts. • Changing and adjusting the spark plugs. • Checking the air, fuel and emission filters, and the PCV valve. • Inspecting the distributor. • Checking the battery. • Checking the tires for air, sidewall wear and tread depth. • Checking antifreeze levels and the freeze line. Necessary Equipment An emergency situation on the road can arise at any time, and you must be prepared. In addition to making sure you have the tune-up, a full tank of gas, and fresh anti-freeze, you should carry the following items in your trunk: • Properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack • Shovel • Jumper cables • Tow and tire chains • Bag of salt or cat litter (for getting un-stuck) • Tool kit • Non-perishable, high-energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 23 dried fruits, and hard candy. 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Breed Adult Maintenance Bonus Bag 36.5lb $ 37.99 2371 Rt. 209, Sciota • 570-992-5300 • Mon-Fri 9am-5pm / Sat 9am-2pm December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 25 10 Easy New Year’s Eve Family Traditions from Party411.com Most Americans celebrate New Year’s by eating too much, drinking too much, making resolutions they don’t intend to keep, and spending a lot of money to party at a fancy club or hotel. While it may make for a fun night, this New Year’s schedule lacks the feel of a real tradition and is really quite impossible if you have kids in tow! To create some memories before the ball drops, we found ten fun New Year’s Traditions you can start right away with family and friends. Being good to your neighbors, reminiscing over the past year, and celebrating the new one are all traditions we can get behind, so try one or two of these fun activities to do just that! New Year’s Activity Countdown: Keep your family members (and the kiddos!) entertained with an activity countdown on New Year’s Eve! For every half hour increment leading up to midnight (begin when the party starts, around 7 or 8 pm), write out an activity on a slip of paper. Store the slips in envelopes, wrapped boxes, or inflated balloons with the time on them. Open the envelope/ box or pop the balloon when the time arrives and begin the activity! For kids, activities might include decorating cookies, eating ice cream, or playing with (child-safe) sparklers. For adults, make the activities more age appropriate. A champagne toast, setting off fireworks, or playing charades would be a great way to keep the party going! Who’s First? New Year’s Tradition: After the ball drops, play a fun game with family and friends! Fill a jar with slips of paper describing “firsts” of the New Year. Pull slips from the jar and read them aloud. The first person to perform the task gets a point, and after reading all the slips, whoever has the most points wins a prize. Try some of these activities (some for kids and others for adults): first to do a cartwheel, first to drink a shot, first to get a kiss, first to pat their head and rub their stomach at the same time, first to hop on one foot for 30 seconds, first person to whistle a tune, etc. Fortune Tree: If you haven’t taken down the Christmas tree yet, try this fun tradition. Fill small gift bags with dollar store items and a related fortune, and hang the bags on your tree. Allow each person to pick a bag from the tree and read his or her fortune. They’ll love the gift and the fun prediction that comes with it! You can find free fortune cookie sayings on the web, and try using some of these fun fortunes, too: Life will throw you a pleasant curve (baseball), A secret admirer will send you a sign of affection (Hershey kisses), You will break free from a sticky situation (Chinese finger trap), You will make double what you earned this year (Double Mint gum), etc. “Good Things” Jar: Put a slip of paper describing something good that has happened to you or your family for each day, starting on New Year’s Day and ending the day before New Year’s Eve. So it seems less daunting, make this a family responsibility with a different person adding a “good thing” for each day of the week. On New Year’s Eve, read the slips out loud to not only reminisce but to also have a good laugh! After reading all of the slips before the ball drops, empty the jar and begin again the next day! New Year’s Time Capsule: On New Year’s Eve, have the kids decorate a shoebox and write letters to their future selves describing their resolutions for the upcoming year. Store the time capsule in a dry place, and open it up the following New Year’s Eve. Everyone will be surprised by how much they’ve grown and changed over the past year! (cont. pg. 27) 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 “Are you ready to Hear Better for the Holidays?” • Hearing Aid Batteries and Accessories • House Calls Available • Interest-Free Financing • FREE HEARING TESTS • Audiologist on Staff • All Insurances Accepted GIFT CERTIF ICATES AVAILA BLE HOLIDAY SPECIAL Buy a Gift Certificate . . . and we will match/deduct the same amount off an invoice. offer ends December 31, 2014 26 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 Christmas Bazaar St John’s Orthodox Church will be having a Christmas Bazaar on December 6th, from 10am to 3pm. There will be homemade nut and poppy seed rolls, along with Christmas crafts. The kitchen will be open. For more information, call the church at 570-669-6036. The church is located at 9 West Railroad Street in Nesquehoning. 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Try this list of questions to help you get started: • I am most thankful for… • This year I plan to… • The funniest thing that happened this year was… • The most embarrassing thing that happened to me this year was… • I will always remember how… • I want to thank _______________ for… • I am lucky because… • If I had three wishes, I would wish… • It was a lot of fun when… • Describe favorite food, color, school subject, sport, etc. Something NEW!: Every New Year’s Eve, plan an outing with family and friends to do something completely new! This may be going to the NEW Italian restaurant that opened down the street or going to see the NEW blockbuster that opened that weekend. Whatever it is, this tradition gets everyone exploring and trying something they may have never tried before (a good resolution, by the way)! Midnight Snack Survival Kits: After the ball drops, hand out midnight snack survival kits to keep up the energy! Fill personalized New Year’s favor bags with a fortune cookie, miniature candy bars, homemade cookies, and some hot cocoa. These energy boosters will keep family and friends going well into the wee hours of the morning. Cookie Delivery: Start off the New Year right by baking and decorating cookies with the family on New Year’s Eve. Make up a plate for each neighbor, and after the ball drops, deliver them with the kids around the neighborhood. The adage “treat your neighbor as you would want to be treated” never tasted so good! Enjoy creating new traditions with family and friends, and Happy New Year! WEEKLY GARBAGE SERVICE RATES 2 (30 gal) Bags . . . $60 per qtr 4 (30 gal) Bags . . . $70 per qtr 6 (30 gal) Bags . . . $90 per qtr !! GUARANTEED RATES FOR LIFE !! 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If you win once, the calendar pays for itself! These calendars are a perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list. To purchase a calendar, ask a student you know who attends St. Joe’s, stop in The Treasure Shop (44 Broadway, Jim Thorpe), or The Mauch Chunk Pharmacy (1204 North St, Jim Thorpe), or call 570-325-8380. Thank you! AFFORDABLE CUSTOM FRAMING is excited to announce our Parent Appreciation Nights! Friday, December 5th & Friday, December 19th, from 6pm-11pm, we are providing FREE CARE to our enrolled families in appreciation of being a part of the Playtime Family! To learn how to become a part of our family and to see all that we have to offer your child, contact us at 570-992-3935, or www.playtimelc.com, or www.facebook.com/playtimelc. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year! LAMA Awards $2,000 Complete Professional Framing OR a la carte Mats • Glass • Frames, etc. GIVE THE GIFT OF FRAMING Still Waters Art & Works 570-992-2170 • Playtime Learning Center by appointment Jim Thorpe Toy Drive New and like-new clean, used toys are being collected to be distributed to the needy of our area. It’s that time of year when many toy boxes are being cleaned out to make room for Santa. Please consider donating these toys to make another child have a Merry Christmas! Toys may be dropped off at The Treasure Shop, located at 44 Broadway, in Jim Thorpe. The deadline is December 7. For information, please call 570-325-8380, or visit www.PeggysTreasureShop.com. Thank you! The Latin American Motorcycle Association Pocono Chapter awarded a $2,000.00 scholarship to one graduate from a Pocono Area high school, Ms. Briana Ragonese. The scholarship award was presented to Briana, with her family alongside her in August, at Texas Road House on Route 611 in Stroudsuburg. In addition to the presentation, Texas Roadhouse sponsored a lunch buffet for this special event. The LAMA Pocono Chapter has awarded a $2,000.00 scholarship for the last 3 years to a graduating high school senior from the Pocono Area. l-r: Donna-godmother; Mike-father; Maria-mother; Briana-award recipient. Affordable, Professional Family Eye Care Family Promise Win a gift certificate! Family Promise has teamed up with a few Jim Thorpe shops to assist the homeless children and their families in Carbon County. They basically offer a helping hand, not a permanent hand-out. During the holidays, many wonder what they can do for others, and here is your chance! Simply drop off a toiletry item (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, etc.) to be entered into that store’s drawing. Your small donation, put together with others’ donations, will add up to something big. Participating businesses: The Treasure Shop, Gem Shop, Sellers Books, Naturally Yours, Pocono Biking, and Mulligan’s Toys all on Broadway in Jim Thorpe. Enter one or all! For more info: www.JimThorpe.org. 28 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 Brodheadsville Eye Care Center Kinsley’s ShopRite Plaza • Brodheadsville 610-681-6116 / 570-992-5704 Proudly Serving the West End Community Since 1991 Wishing all our patients a most Joyous Holiday Season $ 35.00 OFF $ 25.00 OFF Progressive Lenses Polycarbonate Lenses Must be used with the purchase of a complete pair of glasses. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Cannot be used with insurance. Exp. 12-31-14 Must be used with the purchase of a complete pair of glasses. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Cannot be used with insurance. Exp. 12-31-14 Enjoy the Colors of the Season . . . CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR EYE EXAM APPOINTMENT EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Beautiful Molly is Free to a Good Home Molly is a beautiful and friendly female brindle Greyhound mix. She spent some time in a Maryland prison where inmates help to train and socialize abandoned dogs. She is very loving and a joy for anyone looking for a sweet young Greyhound type. She is fully vetted, spayed and weighs around 50 pounds. She would fit in well with any family but preferably with older children because she is a toy/treat guarder. Molly is being fostered in Saylorsburg by Mel from Hope for Hannah Rescue. You can meet Molly by contacting Mel at oneoftheone99@yahoo. com. There are application requirement and a donation request; Hope for Hannah is a non-profit rescue. Donations are tax deductible. You can fill out the application online (no obligation) at hopeforhannahrescue.org. 101 Harrity Rd. Lehighton, PA DAILY SPECIALS now taking NEW YEAR’S EVE dinner reservations • Mon: $650 Burgers • Tues: 1/2 Price Wings • Wed: Chicken Parm. Dinner $999 • Thurs: 8oz Prime Rib $1199 watch your favorite team on our BIG SCREEN TV’s A casual setting for Special Occasions. Call for booking information. 610-377-1819 • www.PJsPub.com KENNY’S PROPERTY SERVICES • Commercial & Residential Snow Removal • Salting • Seasonal Contracts Available lic#PA101949 • Tractor Loader Backhoe & Dump Truck • Brush Hog & York Rake, Light Excavating • Fall Clean-Ups • Odd Jobs & more Free Estimates • 570-856-5276 • Fully Insured www.kennyspropertyservices.com Pet Pictures with Safe Haven Santa Claws Bring your pets and kids for adorable pictures with the Safe Haven Rescue Santa Claws on Saturday, December 6, from 10-2, at Berger’s Agway, Route 209, in Brodheadsville. The pictures will cost $10 for a framed, 4x6 print, and an email copy, and make wonderful memories and Christmas gifts. On Sunday, December 21, Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold dog adoption days from 11-2 on at Tractor Supply, Route 209, in Brodheadsville. Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. We are a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters, and find them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths, and Safe Haven has saved over 600 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs Volunteers to help with Adoption Days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers, and Fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. If you are an animal lover, we would love to meet you. Help us save homeless dogs! FMI/to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org. Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. Happy Birthday, Ed Arnold! The Poconos . . . love, Lisa & the WEH Crew Drive-Thru Bethlehem Drive-Thru Bethlehem at Faith United Methodist Church, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 13th. Bring the family to see the REAL Christmas Story from the comfort of your own vehicle. Experience people dressed in biblical garb depicting scenes from the Angel’s visit with Mary to the Nativity. End the drive with hot chocolate and cookies. A Tax Collector will receive your “taxes” of non-perishable goods for the Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry located in Stroudsburg or monetary gifts for the Pocono Alliance Heating Program. Rain/snow date is Sunday, December 14th. The church is located at 1160 Clause Dr., Stroudsburg, off Chipperfield Drive near N. 9th St. For information call 570-424-0712. 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED #1 IN QUALITY & PRICE FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED LOCA LL AND O Y OWNED PERA TED NEW ROOFS • REPAIRS • RE-ROOFS SHINGLE, SLATE, RUBBER, FLAT ROOFS CHIMNEY REPAIR • GUTTERS • ROOF INSPECTIONS & CERTIFICATIONS CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 29 The Quilted Crow 610-379-4700 179 Interchange Road, Lehighton (next to Wells Fargo) join us for CHRISTMAS TEA! Saturday, December 13th • 11:30am-1pm $5 Registration Fee plus . . . HOURS M, T, W, F: 10am-6pm Th: 10am-8pm Sat: 10am-3pm BRING A $5 GIFT TO EXCHANGE Call or come in to register. Classes Available 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. lic# PA052758 Have Tools Will Travel Handyman Services All Types of Home Repair Bill Wolf Trees Removed • Welding • Plumbing Electrical • Sheetrock • Powerwashing Painting • Junk Cars Removed Snow Plowing Insured • 610-381-5997 • Kunkletown A Summer Classic Celebrated in December . . . Sangria 101 If you’re looking to add a little Olé to your life, why not try that fruity wine punch named for the Spanish word sangre, which means blood. Yes, we’re talking about that deliciously crimson drink everybody loves known as sangria. This uncomplicated mix of red wine, spirits, simple syrup and a ton of chopped, seasonal fruit has long been considered the perfect summertime tipple, a refreshing concoction to be sipped whiling away a hot afternoon or added as a pick-me-up to your patio party’s line-up of refreshing beverages. It’s ironic then that National Sangria Day comes on December 20. But if you think about it, quaffing an alcoholic beverage filled with fresh fruit is good any time of year. There are practically as many recipes for sangria as there are drinkers of the fruity punch. How this drink varies centers on the type of fruit, the presence or lack of carbonation and the kind of spirits added, if any at all. While all fruits are worthy, the key is to use fruit that’s in season in order to optimize flavor. So while citrus and berries are mainstays for sangria, also consider peach, pineapple, mango, melon and apple. Try to let the fruit marinate in the wine a day ahead or at least a few hours before serving. Brandy is commonly used in sangria, but you can add a few shots of your favorite liquor and a splash of orange juice or try a liqueur such as Triple Sec. If you’d like to add bubbles, consider soda water or a citrus-flavored soda pop. Some sangria lovers add honey or sugar as well. While connoisseurs say it’s important to use a good quality red wine such as Rioja to get the authentic Spanish flavor, many agree (cont. right) 30 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 (cont. from left) that you should choose something you like. Inexpensive wines are perfect for this drink. Sangria can also be made with white wine and is known as sangria blanca. In some parts of Southern Spain, sangria is called zurra and is made with peaches or nectarines. Sangria was introduced to the United States in 1964 during the World’s Fair in New York, but it’s believed this wine punch has been around in Europe in various incarnations for hundreds of years. The Brits favored something called Claret Cup Punch in the 1700s and 1800s, a similar libation to sangria made with Bordeaux wine (which they called Claret), which is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot. Centuries earlier in the Middle Ages a wine known as hippocras, a mix of wine, fruit, sugar and cinnamon, was produced. The drink was sometimes warmed. Apparently, the recipe for hippocras was brought back to Europe from the Orient. The drink became extremely popular and was regarded as an aphrodisiac and as having various medicinal properties. It’s speculated that Europe’s heavy emphasis on wine came from a widespread fear that water was unsafe for consumption. It was thought alcohol would kill any bacteria so the thinking went that the only safe liquid to drink was one with alcohol in it. It’s thanks to the Romans that Spain became home to many good wines. They planted vineyards as they swept through Spain in and around 200 B.C. Red grapes grew very well in Spain and a busy wine shipping trade began in which the country supplied much of Rome’s drink. Happy Holidays from DeHaven’s Christmas Tree Farm Cut Your Own Tree or FREE WEEKEND WAGON RIDES Pick a Fresh - Cut Tree weather permitting 2.00 OFF TREE OR 5.00 OFF TREE WITH STAND PURCHASE $ $ With this ad. Cannot be combined with other discounts/offers. Wreaths • Stand Strait Tree Stands Tree Drilling and other Accessories SANTA WILL BE HERE Dec. 7th 1-3pm & Dec. 13th • 12-2pm Effort/Neola Rd. (between Rts. 115 & 715) Brodheadsville 570-992-5182 • OPEN WEEKENDS www.dehavenschristmastrees.com Happy Birthday, Mom! we miss you - xo (cont. from left) And all of the people who had hopes and dreams, and started new businesses in the area are also inspirational. They had an idea, and acted on it. Some of the businesses might not have been successful, but in my opinion the individuals were because they stepped out of the box and tried something. Taking the initiative and the risk to attempt something new is inspiring. We don’t need to look at television, pop music stars, or the internet to find inspiration. We can find it in people that are doing wonderful things every day in our community. ~ Nicole Wagner PA096444 Erik’s Quality Construction Additions Renovations Home Improvements Erik Glissmann 25 Years Experience • Fully Insured 570-994-6616 [email protected] Clothing and Food Distribution There will be a FREE Christmas clothing and food distribution on December 14th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hope Fellowship Seventh Adventist Church, on Polk Township Road (265 Township Road, a half a mile beyond elementary school). The church phone number is 610-681-3600. SAVE 10% WITH THIS AD! Excluding Wood Pellets Sale Items Roofing &Masonry Supplies A reader’s response to our “Who Inspires You?” I am writing in response to the “Who Inspires You?” article. I cannot name one single particular person that inspires me because there are many individuals and groups of people that are great role models. There are numerous people in our community that have some amazing attributes from which the rest of us can learn. The first names that come to mind are Joe and Nancy Trovato. They are the most amazing couple that I know. They always have their hearts and home open to anybody that needs help. Even when they are going through difficulties of their own, I don’t think they ever say “No” or “We are too busy”. They started Pleasant Valley Community Outreach where they serve free meals every week to anyone who is in need of food or fellowship. They frequently visit nursing homes in the area to bring music and uplifting messages to the residents. And Joe has been teaching karate, free of charge, twice a week for about seven years – never asking for anything in return. I could write pages and pages of the wonderful things the two of them have done within our neighborhood. The world would be a much better place if there were more Joe and Nancys. The second role model that comes to mind is a group – my children. They remind me when I am being judgmental. They are passionate about their interests and believe in themselves. They are ardent about establishing a career in a field that they truly enjoy, so that work won’t seem like work. They encourage me to look at myself and find what, besides them, makes me happy. (cont. right) Proudly serving our customers for over 25 years! Featuring Quality Products at Competitive Prices! COURTEOUS & PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF DELIVERY • CONTRACTOR PRICING POLICIES Monday through Friday • 7 to 5 / Saturday • 7 to 2:30 www.saylorsburglumberpa.com (570) 992-3700 673 Route 115 • - Saylorsburg December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 31 Holiday Gift Market All are invited to a Holiday Gift Market at the new home of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Poconos, located at 118 Knight Street, in Stroudsburg, on Sunday, December 7th, from 11:30 – 2:00. A wide assortment of gifts will be available for holiday giving at very reasonable prices: jewelry, items for the home, holiday decorations, candles, plants, toiletries, art prints and more. Please join us for our Service at 10:00 and stay for refreshments and the Market. All proceeds will go towards ongoing renovations of our new home. ALL ARE WELCOME. Visit our website at www.uupoconos.org. Breakfast With Santa The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church, in Tannersville, is sponsoring a Breakfast With Santa on Sunday, December 14, from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Come and enjoy a freshly made breakfast including eggs, home fries, omelets, pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, and beverage. Have your kids picture taken with Santa. Adults $6.00, children $4.00, and children under five are free. 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. Office phone number is 570-629-4572. “The Trust & Reliability That You Need” FINANCING AVAILABLE BASEMENTS call Ron at 570-688-5539 * LICENSED, INSURED, BONDED WHERE REQUIRED * HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE DC #3755 • MHIC #28758 • WV #041762 • VA Class A 2705-083599 • NYC Lic# 136 1336 2001 Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing All Rights Reserved 6K 4/12 The Western Pocono Lioness had guest speaker, Cindi Starner, at the November meeting. She spoke of the many wonderful things the Center for Vision Loss does for the West End area. These services are free and include young children. Children as young as six months are vision tested. Cindi Starner and Lioness Bernice Cook with a donation from the Western Pocono Lioness. Warmest Holiday Greetings Warner’s Propane & Oil Rt. 209, Gilbert 610-681-4181 / 800-977-4181 Residential • Commercial • Agricultural • Oil Heat STAY IS TH WARMTER! WIN Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat 8am-12pm www.warnerspropane.com • Propane • Kerosene • Sales • Service • Delivery 2014 SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY 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. For more information, please see page 5. Hey TOUCH OF HOME volunteers! I just wanted to say thank you for sending the care packages I just opened over here in Afghanistan. You all have literally given me a touch of home because I’m from Effort/ Stroudsburg, PA. I went to Pleasant Valley High School and was Class of 2012! It means a lot to me to think that the people of my hometown community are helping all of us out here on deployment. I’m going to try to send a picture later on of some of us over here as soon as I can. We really appreciate everything you do to support us. Feel free to post this if you would like on your facebook page. Thanks again! Sincerely, SPC Pereira, Eric 32 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 Specializing in Home-Raised Puppies Quality Food & Supplies Bartonsville Plaza Rt. 611 & Rt. 33 (next to Lowes & Kohls) BEST PRICES AROUND! 570-426-1800 HOLIDAY SPECIAL 100 OFF $ ANY PUPPY - OR - 2.00 OFF $ purchase of $19 or more WITH THIS COUPON Limit 1 coupon per family. Exp. 12-31-14. Small Animals • Reptiles • Salt & Tropical Fish • Live & Frozen Feeders For information about West End Happenings, visit:: www.westendhappenings.com Price of Food? Don’t Blame the Farmers Does anyone remember just a couple short years past when we were hearing so much about how the ethanol industry was causing a shortage of food? Food prices were up because farmers would rather make fuel than feed the hungry of the world was often the cry. Have you heard anything lately about the cost of food going down? If the above logic is solid; we should. When the alarm went up a couple years ago corn was trading at roughly $6.00. Corn is now trading at roughly $3.40. Wouldn’t this lower corn price make the cost of food go down? Of course not. But then, some people disagreed with the highfood-cost argument in the first place. The cost of food at the grocery store or your favorite restaurant has very little to do with what price the farmer is receiving. As an example, there is about 8 cents worth of wheat in a loaf of bread. How much are you paying for bread? If the cost of wheat in my bread doubled to 16 cents there would be no end to conversations on how high bread prices were going. Really? Because of 8 additional cents to a farmer? The cost of food is more closely related to the cost of labor to transport, process, package, market and distribute than to the cost of the raw product. The cost of food is more closely related to the cost of energy to process, package and distribute throughout the food system. Taxes, regulatory compliance, insurance, so on and so on have every bit as much, if not more, to do with how much our groceries cost than what farmers get for providing the raw products in the first place. Going back to the corn example we started with; 2012 was a drought year in the major corn growing region of the U.S. This caused a shortage of corn at a time when ethanol, China, and the U.S. was increasing demand for corn, which raised the cost of corn in the market. At the same time of supposed high food prices, the U.S. actually wasted over 45% of the food we grew. Food was wasted through damage from handling between the farm and our table and improper storage and preparation. Most importantly, we wasted this food when we threw it out because we were full or didn’t like the way it looked. (cont. pg. 35) December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 33 Happy Holidays from . . . Formerly Pocono Automart Manager: Jim Redington [email protected] RT. 115 & MARION LANE BRODHEADSVILLE, PA 18322 570-992-5130 • 570-992-5252 fax: 570-992-4882 Mon - Fri • 7am - 5pm Sat • 8am - 12pm NO RENTAL COVERAGE? COME SEE US! WE CAN FINANCE YOUR DEDUCTIBLE! ALL REPAIRED VEHICLES RECEIVE A “LIFETIME WARRANTY” FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN THE VEHICLE. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PAINT SYSTEM! YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE YOUR REPAIR SHOP! 34 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 December In History - A Look Back 1865 A group of Confederate veterans convenes to form the secret society the “Ku Klux Klan” 1901 Marconi sends first wireless transmission over 2000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from Poldhu in Cornwall, England, to Newfoundland, Canada 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful man-powered airplane flight 1903 The first car number plate (A1) is issued in England 1905 1 in 10 are Illiterate in US 1913 First Cross Word Puzzle Published IN New York World 1916 Rasputin Murdered In Russia 1917 Father Edward Flanagan founds Boys Town 1922 Irish Free State is created 1925 first Motel opens the Milestone Mo-Tel of San Luis Obispo, California 1931 Ford produces the last Ford Model A 1932 Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City 1933 Prohibition comes to an end 1936 King Edward VIII Abdicates to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson 1939 New York’s LaGuardia Airport Opens 1939 Gone With The Wind Premiers 1941 Japanese Attack Pearl Harbor 1941 US Enters World War II 1944 Glenn Miller Killed In Plane Crash 1945 US Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 1946 UNICEF Established 1947 NASCAR is formed 1947 Bell Labs demonstrates the worlds first Transistor Radio. 1947 A severe snowstorm covers the Northeastern part of the United States, burying New York City under 25.8 inches of snow in 16 hours 1948 Universal Declaration on Human Rights By United Nations 1949 Indonesia gains it’s independence from the Netherlands after 400 years 1950 James Dean, who is still unknown at that time, appears in a Pepsi commercial 1952 The young Queen Elizabeth gives her first Christmas broadcast on BBC radio from the study at Sandringham House 1952 The first Corvette, a production-ready prototype, is completed 1954 first Burger King (Insta Burger King) is opened in Miami, Florida 1955 Rosa Parks sets off a bus boycott in Montgomery, Georgia 1958 First US Commercial Jet Flight 1962 Mariner 2 space probe becomes the first spacecraft to fly by Venus 1963 Berlin Wall Opened For 1 Day Passes 1963 Studebaker Production Ends 1964 800 students arrested at University of California at Berkeley 1966 Dr. Seuss’ book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is made into an animated television special and shown for first time on CBS 1967 Worlds First Heart Transplant South Africa 1968 Apollo 8 orbits the Moon, becoming the first manned space mission to achieve the feat (cont. pg. 35) Gould’s Produce & Farm Market Now Available: FRESH-CUT CHRISTMAS TREES available In-Market or CUT YOUR OWN! Every Sat. & Sun. through Dec. 21st • 10am-4pm Grave Blankets • Wreaths Apples for Baking • Sauces • Eating Also Available: our own Apple Cider Apple Butter & Pumpkin Butter Potatoes • Cookie Decorations STORE OPEN DAILY 9am-5pm 570-992-5615 www.gouldsproduce.com 829 Frable Road Brodheadsville (cont. from pg. 33) Two years following the 2012 drought in the Midwest, U.S. farmers are right now in the midst of what is expected to be a historical record corn harvest. The corn prices farmers are experiencing today are at such a low level, we did not even consider them possible not very long ago. Watch the cost of food! The bottom line centers on the abundance of food in the U.S. food system, and the relatively low price we pay for whatever our food choices might be. Of course, some of us have the ability to pay and some of us do not. Just try to remember that on average the food we eat is the least expensive and safest of any country in the world. Submitted by Penn State Extension – Lehigh County. (cont. from pg. 34, History) 1969 The U.S. government holds its first draft lottery since World War II (Vietnam War) 1969 The Boeing 747 (Often Known as Jumbo Jet) Gains FAA Airworthiness Certificate 1972 Last Men To Walk On The Moon 1980 Former Beatle John Lennon was shot dead in New York 1986 Canaries made redundant from British Coal Mines and replaced by modern carbon monoxide detectors 1987 The Simpsons Debuts as a half-hour prime time show 1990 Channel Tunnel links UK to Europe 1993 The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Signed into Law 1997 150 countries agreed at a global warming conference in Kyoto, Japan (Kyoto Protocol) 1998 International Space Station Assembly Begins 1999 Mapping of Human Chromosome 22 Released Into The Public Domain 1999 The world prepares to have a global party with fireworks and special events around the world to welcome in the third millennium 2003 Saddam Hussein is captured by U.S. forces at a farmhouse in Adwar 2004 A tsunami caused by an earthquake under the Indian Ocean leaves 216,000 dead in 13 countries 2006 Saddam Hussein put to death in northern Baghdad for crimes against humanity 2007 Rupert Murdoch buys Dow Jones & Co., which includes The Wall Street Journal PA#008854 NJ#13VH05128900 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR COMPLETE REMODELING & REPAIRS • Additions • Kitchens • Baths • Tile (all types) • Replacement Windows • Siding • Roofing • Garages • Masonry (all types) • Retaining Walls • Decks FULLY INSURED CALL TODAY for a FREE ESTIMATE 570-369-4000 cell 484-357-7739 NOW ACCEPTING SNOW PLOWING CONTRACTS December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 35 SENIORS . . . Don’t Let Vision Loss Limit Your Activities! Our FREE SERVICES Can Help You Regain Your Independence and ENJOY LIFE AGAIN! Monroe County: 570-992-7787 Lehigh Valley: 610-433-6018 www.centerforvisionloss.org Cataracts Diabetic Retinopathy Macular Degeneration continue to validate their compliance during regularly scheduled triennial licensure inspections. Their service will be recognized at the Level IV Master rating. Compliance includes Federal EMSC equipment list standards; ChildLine background clearance for all team members; four hours of pediatric-specific continuing education (annually) by all team members; and by participation in community outreach initiatives which demonstrate benefits to children for safety and injury prevention. A certificate of recognition was recently received along with program decals for all West End’s vehicles. “We applaud the efforts extended by your organization to deliver the best possible pediatric emergency care!” said Thomas Winkler, EMS for Children Project Manager. WECAA is the only agency in Monroe County currently recognized at this level. West End Community Ambulance Association has provided quality emergency medical services since 1955. Our company was founded by emergency service professionals who believe that quality emergency medical service is critical to the communities they serve. Safety is a number one priority at home and in the workplace, and our providers are equipped with the means to effectively deal with a multitude of emergency situations. Training will always be a number one priority. While exercising our core values “Pride, Professionalism and Compassion” we are dedicated to providing the best possible care for our community. Glaucoma West End Ambulance Receives Awards In November, representatives from the Eastern Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Council (EMS) formally recognized West End Community Ambulance Association (WECAA) as the first EMS agency in Monroe County to achieve the Council’s “Gold Standard of Excellence”. The program is strictly voluntary and was developed by volunteer committees within the Regional Council to recognize EMS agencies who go �above and beyond’ what is already required for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS Licensure Program. The recognition is valid for three years and consisted of a formal application with supporting documentation to validate the process. An on-site inspection was then conducted which focused on areas of clinical practice, community outreach, safety, education, performance improvement, administration and emergency preparedness. In addition to West End, five other EMS agencies within the Region have submitted applications for the “Gold Standard of Excellence Recognition”. “West End Community Ambulance Association is proud to receive this recognition. We have made a great investment in our service and we commit to providing the best possible care to our patients“, said Mehmet Barzev, operations manager for West End. They will be proudly displaying the Gold Standard of Excellence decals on their vehicles, reflecting on the organizations high level of commitment to exemplary performance, customer service and compliance by the agency. West End Community Ambulance Association was also recently recognized in October by the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council for receiving the Pennsylvania EMS Children Voluntary Recognition Program. The Regional EMS Council will 36 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 (cont. from left) (cont. right) (cont. from left) ~Lower your stress level: ~Decide how much you can afford to spend and stick to it. No money? Give a gift of your time, reading a book, teaching a skill, playing a game uninterrupted. ~Attend only the events that you can fit in without getting worn down or exhausted. Make sure to get enough rest. ~Try to get some sunlight each day or turn on a couple of bright lights. Dreary days contribute to seasonal depression. ~Take time to enjoy the sights, smells and traditions that you love. ~If you are alone, invite a friend to watch a special on TV while sharing a bowl of popcorn or some freshly baked cookies (the cut and bake rolls are easy and taste good too.) ~Enjoy the holiday goodies, but beware of food-related illness. ~If you have food allergies, ask about ingredients before trying new foods. ~Chew food carefully. Choking is more likely to occur when people are laughing or talking while eating. ~Refrigerate left-over food immediately. Food left sitting out can become spoiled and cause serious illness. If bringing home goodies from a family dinner, bring a small insulated bag to keep it fresh for the road. Wishing you a HEALTHY, HAPPY and SAFE holiday season! www.stagecoachautomotive.net 3295 Forest Inn Rd. Palmerton, PA 18071 HAPPY HOLIDAYS Healthy Holidays Monroe County Seniors’ Express Times $ SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ $ SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ Bells are jingling, wreaths are hanging and Frosty the SnowBE READY FOR THE COLD WEATHER man dances across the cotton snow of store windows. Music plays Have your vehicle serviced and winterized just about everywhere singing the joys of the Holiday Season. It BEFORE Old Man Winter Arrives! doesn’t really matter which holiday you celebrate, the season usu•Transmissions •Minor/Major ally brings extra excitement, shopping, planning, and visiting. For •Computerized Engine Repairs most of us it is a fun time of year. Doing too much, spending too Engine Analysis •Brakes much, eating too much are things we may tend to do at this time of •Tune-ups •Tires/Spin Balance year. The holidays will be happier and healthier if you keep a few •Exhaust tips in mind. • State Inspection For safety at home: Stop by for your 2015 CALENDAR ~Turn off all decorative lights before going to bed or leaving the SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE house. ~Candles should not be placed on or near flammable surfaces and 25% OFF should never be left unattended. OIL & FILTER SERVICE Weis Market ~Use only UL approved lights and do not link more than 3 strands OR 136 Old Stagecoach Rd. together. STATE INSPECTION Does not apply to tires, parts, ~Avoid overloading wall outlets or extension cords. or other services. Expires 12-31-14. ~Make sure electric cords are not where they can be tripped over. SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE ~Make sure decorations are properly secured so they cannot fall and injure persons or property. ~Be careful of strangers at your door. Criminals will try to take advantage of your holiday spirit. Keep your door locked. If they Dear Kiki . . . We are wishing you health and happiness this comare asking for donations, tell them you give through your church, ing year and always. Don’t forget how much you are loved. We miss you and are looking forward to seeing you soon. office, etc. If they ask to use the phone, offer to make the call. Do love, Your Family & Friends - xo not be taken in by a “special deal” for products or services. 136 Old Stagecoach Road, Gilbert 610-681-6167 (cont. right) December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 37 Eat Bread to Raise Dough Please join the Pleasant Valley High School girls’ soccer team on Thursday, December 11, from 4pm to 8pm, at Panera Bread, located at 900 Shoppes at Stroud, in Stroudsburg. Panera Bread will donate a percentage of its sales during the event to Pleasant Valley High School girls’ soccer. You will need a flyer to get the donation applied. Please contact a PV Girls soccer player or parent for more information. Sports & Recreation 4th and 5th Graders Ski For Free . . . and Other Ski Deals! The Carbon Model Railroad Society Open House: 529 Ore Street in Bowmanstown, on Thursdays, December 4, 11, & 18, from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Will also be open on Saturdays and Sundays, November 29 & 30, December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, and on January 3 & 4, 2015, from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. The main “HO” scale display is in various stages of completion, and is an excellent learning tool. The clubs portable “HO” and “N” displays will also be in operation, and there will be a Model Railroad – Yard Sale. Admission is free; donations are welcome. For more information, call Garry at 610-826-6636. 38 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 By now all of the Pocono ski resorts have taken advantage of the cold weather and have opened their slopes to early season skiing and snowboarding. Unfortunately, those sports are still relatively expensive to enjoy, so any way to save money on lift tickets, equipment, or lessons is helpful. Mindful of that, skipa.com has announced several deals that can help. They include special deals that actually allow your 4th or 5th grader to ski for free! Also available is a $5 off coupon for a midweek lift ticket and a special deal for a first-time beginner’s package that includes lifts, lesson, and rental. You can find out details about all these deals and more at www. skipa.com. You can also view a list of area mountains, compare their costs, and be informed about any special deals that a particular mountain is offering. Coupons can be downloaded and printed directly from your computer. Check the website and save money while you and your family slide down your favorite mountain! Sports & Recreation January 2nd is National Personal Trainer Awareness Day! West End Signs & Awards Trophies, Banners, Plaques, Medals, Personalized Gifts & More! Rt. 209, Gilbert • 610-681-6467 Personal Fitness Training Kevin Nagle, MEd. ISSA, Certified Fitness Trainer WPA Level 2 PaddleFIT Coach Women • Youth • Men • Athletes IN HOME OR GYM Meal Plan Advice 570-269-2400 PV Grad named PSAC Player of the Week Bloomsburg University field hockey player Felicia Domenici was named the PSAC Field Hockey Athlete of the Week for the period ending November 8. Domenici, a Pleasant Valley graduate, helped the Huskies to a 2-0 week by scoring four goals. In a 2-0 win over IUP, she scored the game-clinching goal. Then, in the senior’s final collegiate game, Domenici scored three goals in 6-2 win over PSAC playoff team Mercyhurst, on Senior Day. That week, she scored on four of her six shots-on-goal. On the season, Domenici scored a team-high 10 goals and assisted on two others , for a team-high 22 points. Well done, Felicia! http://www.beltzvillestanduppaddle.com/ Our community would like to extend our sincerest gratQuiet Valley 24th Annual itude to the Pennsylvania State Police, and to all involved with the recent events that took place in the PoOld Time Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 24th annual conos. Our hearts go out to all the families that were Old Time Christmas on December 6, 7, 13 and 14, with continuous affected. ~ West End Happenings tours beginning every 15 minutes starting at 3:00 p.m., with the last tour going out at 7:00 p.m. More than any other holiday, Christmas celebrations center on the traditions of our families and our heritage. Begin a new tradition with your family this year with a visit to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where the Christmas customs of the past are brought to life. From the softly glowing lantern lit tour of the 19th century farm to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Old Time Christmas is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition for many years to come. Old Time Christmas is held annually the first two full weekends of December. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, with those under three admitted free. You will be outside part of the time so remember to dress warmly. Each day group tours for groups of 12 or more are available from 2:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. by reservation only, perfect for scout troops, church groups and large families that want to go on tour together. A group discount is available. For more information, contact Quiet Valley at 570-992-6161, [email protected], or consult the web site at www.quietvalley. org. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c) 3 non-profit educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of 19th century agricultural history. All monies raised help support the mission of our farm museum and its educational programming. Quiet Valley is located 3 ½ miles south of Stroudsburg, Pa. off of Business Route 209. We invite all media outlets to visit Quiet Valley. If your organization is interested in following up on this release please contact Director of Marketing, Deborah DiPasquale, at 570-992-6161, or [email protected]. Happy & Healthy Holidays Gilbert Podiatry Associates, P.C. BARBARA A. DAVIS, D.P.M. Over 30 years of private practice experience. JASON P. EBERLY, D.P.M. New Patients Welcome! Gilbert Medical Center less than 1 mile south of Weis Markets Broken Bones • Wound Care • Diabetic Footcare Heel Pain • Bunions • Hammertoes • Arthritis • Spurs Corns • Calluses • Routine Foot Care and more WE CARRY DIABETIC FOOTWEAR Telephone: (610) 681-6577 Evening Hours Available December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 39 Dance ’til Dawn owner/director Dawn Massa STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS! BRODHEADSVILLE • Rt. 209 • West End Plaza Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Tiny Dancers • Mommy & Me Modern • Hip Hop • Musical Theater • Gymnastics Lyrical • Special Needs • Adult Classes Competitive Teams WWW.DANCETILDAWN.NET Karate Lessons under the direction of Rocco Lombardo Saturdays 9:15am • call for details For more information, call: 610-681-2379 December at Kettle Creek • December 4 - Home School Program. What is a Conservation District? - From 2 - 4 p.m. our Environmental Education staff is offering a hands-on environmental education experience for any interested home school students. 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. 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 made at least three days prior to the program date. For more information and to pre-register, please call 570-629-3061. • December 6 - Holiday for the Birds - Come help environmental educator Darryl Speicher make edible decorations for the birds. Participants will help decorate the bushes with their creations as well as make a few to take home with them. This 1-hour program begins at 10 a.m. Cost: $8/non-members, $5/EE Center members and children under 12. • December 6 - Art Opening: 4-H Photography Club - “Our Natural World” - please see page 12 for more information. These images portray how the youth see the natural world around us. The 4-H Photography Club’s youth, ranging from ages 8 to 19, learn how to develop their photography skills through a variety of opportunities and experiences. Opening Reception: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • December 13 - Pocono Wildlife - Join Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle for this program to learn about the diversity of wildlife that share the Poconos with us. This 1-hour program beginning at 10 a.m. will focus on a variety of animal species as well as their unique characteristics. Cost: $5/non-members, $3/children under 12. EE Center members free. • December 14 - Christmas Bird Count - Birdwatchers of all skill levels wanted. For more information, contact Brian Hardiman at [email protected] or 570-629-3061. • December 20 - Building Closed • December 24 - Building Closes at 12 Noon • December 25 - Holiday - Building Closed • December 26 - Building Open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • December 27 - Building Closed • December 29 & 30 - Winter Fun Days - Join environmental educators at the EE Center for fun winter activities. More information to come in the Winter Newsletter. (cont. right) 40 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 (cont. from left, Creek) • December 31 - Building Closes at 12 Noon • January 1 - Holiday - Building Closed • January 2 - Building Re-opens for regular hours. Sports & Recreation Kettle Creek 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 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 is $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. • What is a Conservation District? December 4, 2pm-4pm: The Monroe County Conservation District, established in 1947, has been around for a long time. Come learn about what a Conservation District is and does. To pre-register for the program, please call the E. E. Center at 570-629-3061, Monday through Friday, from 8am-4:30pm, and most Saturdays, from 9am-1pm. For more information on other programs we offer, visit our website at mcconservation.org. FRANKLIN LIONS Festival of Lights A Walk-Through Outdoor Holiday Display of Lights & Music Food and Beverages Available in Christmas Cafe Open Fridays through Sundays and December 22nd & December 23rd 5:15pm - 9:00pm Phifer Ice Dams Park 880 Main Road, Lehighton SANTA APPEARS NIGHTLY Donation: $5 Adults • $2 Children 5-12 years Under 5 years FREE www.FranklinTwpLions.com Sports & Recreation Salem UCC December Events ~Salem UCC Preschool offers Mommy and Me classes, open to children ages 18 months to 4 years old, on Thursdays, from 12:30 -2:00pm. We will be making lots of fun crafts and sweet treats for the holidays. Please call or text Anne at 570-269-7917 for the next available class. Each class is $5 per child. ~Boy Scout Troop 101 is hosting a Pancake Breakfast at the church on December 20th. Children and Senior Citizens are $3, adults are $5. Breakfast includes coffee, juice, sausage, and pancakes. Please come out and support the local Boy Scouts! ~Salem UCC preschool is up and running. We are opening a new class in January 2015. The program for three year olds will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-12:00. If you are interested in getting more information, please call or text Anne at 570-2697917. ~Hall Rentals - Salem UCC’s social hall is available to members of the community who wish to rent the space for parties, club meetings, or events. Please contact the church office, Monday-Friday, from 9-1 pm, for more information. Feel free to leave a message after office hours at 610-681-4733, and we will get back to you. ~Worship - We welcome all to come out and join us for our 10:30am service and fellowship each Sunday! ~Christmas Eve Service - Salem UCC will be holding their Christmas Eve Service at 8pm this year. All are welcome!! Salem UCC is located in Gilbert on Gilbert Road. 5 Tips to Ensure Happier Holidays For Seniors It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Help your older family member enjoy the holidays even more with these 5 Holiday Senior Living Tips we’ve put together: Stroll down memory lane. Holidays provoke memories, which can be especially powerful in the later years of life. Use picture albums, family videos, music, even theme songs from old radio or TV programs. This will help to stimulate memories and encourage older seniors to share their stories and experiences. Plan ahead. If older family members tire easily or are vulnerable to over-stimulation, limit the number of activities they are involved in or the length of time they are included. The noise and confusion of a large family gathering can lead to irritability or exhaustion, so schedule time for a nap, if necessary, and consider designating a “quiet room” where an older person can take a break. Keep expenses to a minimum. Many seniors are on fixed incomes, so keeping costs low can help ease any financial stress associated with the holidays. Travel, gifts and food can all start to take their toll on the checkbook, so make sure to create a realistic budget and stick to it. Create new memories. In addition to memories, seniors need new things to anticipate. Add something new to the holiday celebration, or volunteer for your family to help others. Enjoy activities that are free, such as taking a drive to look at holiday decorations, or window-shopping at the mall or along a festive downtown street. Be inclusive. Involve everyone in holiday meal preparation. Give each person in your family a job by breaking down tasks to include the youngest and oldest family members. HURRY! LIMITED TIME OFFER Coming in December . . . OPEN 24 HOU RS day Join to ive e c and re TH 1 MONE! E es FR er expir off 4 12-15-1 Personal Training Programs, Group Fitness Classes, and introducing . . . WELLBEATS - an innovative Virtual Class Presentation with a Live Experience. PreSale at our NEW LOCATION: EVERY WEEKEND • 10am-2pm, Wednesdays 5-8pm West End Plaza, Brodheadsville, PA 610-841-4929 AnytimeFitness.com Follow us on Facebook at: AnytimeFitness of Brodheadsville, PA. December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 41 WE DO VARSITY JACKETS! 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 GAMES AT THE LIBRARY! Did you know that Western Pocono Community Library has several board games and fun interactive games for the entire family? *Senior Night (changed) **Pink-Out Game We have the classics, like Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, Life, and Monopoly, along with several newer games like Crossways, Mat- Come out for 1/2 time fun and 50/50’s! Join us at our Community Breakfast at ter, Yu-Gi-Oh and many more. Our games cannot be checked out Kinsley’s on January 24, from 9am - 1pm. Bring your friends and support our PBV of the library, but can be used within the library for some family Boys’ Basketball teams! fun! Why not stop by the library with your family, choose a game and settle in for some nice family time? For more information, ~ by appt. only GIFT please call the library at 570-992-7934. MEMBER ABMP Pleasant Valley’s EPC Football All Stars CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Congratulations to our PV football All Star picks! 2014 EPC North Division All Stars: 1st Team: Ahmad Curtis – OG/DT • Matthew Burke – OT Brendan Kearns – LB • Eric Marbury – DB Honorable Mention: Brian Joseph – DT • Nyiem Nevarez – CB Well done to all our 2014 PV Bears football players and coaches! CHILD CARE Back to Body Massage Therapy Anne McKenna, LMT 570-656-3977 [email protected] LOCATED IN EFFORT 570-992-4040 NEW R LOWE S RATE AGE S S A M ING N N A T formerly Wellfit Express UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES PERSO N TRAIN AL ING FAMIL Y FRIEN DLY YOGA • PILATES • TABATA • ZUMBA • CYCLE CORE TRAINING • BOOT CAMP email: Wellfit @epix.net • web: Apexzonefitness.com • Mon-Thurs 5am-10pm / Fri 5am-8pm / Sat & Sun 7am-4pm 42 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 Sports & Recreation COMING IN JANUARY 2015 WEST END LITTLE LEAGUE Still accepting REGISTRATION for 2014-15 Season Happy Holidays from . . . SPRING BASEBALL & SOFTBALL REGISTRATION at PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL As a Reminder for 2015! League Age 4-Year-Olds* will be eligible for the T-Ball Division - AND - League Age 6-Year-Olds*, with one past year of T-Ball, will be eligible for the Instructional Division. *League Ages defined by Little League FMI: www.leaguelineup.com/westendlittleleague Complete Registration Information will be posted in the January edition of West End Happenings. St. John’s to host Free Concert featuring Fortepianist Sylvia Berry St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Stroudsburg is pleased to announce it will be hosting Fortepianist Sylvia Berry for a free performance on Saturday, December 6th at the church’s Nine North 9th Street location in downtown Stroudsburg at 7 PM. Ms. Berry, a native of Philadelphia, has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in the US, Canada, The Netherlands, the UK, and Italy. Her debut CD, a recording of Haydn’s “London Sonatas” (Acis) recorded on an 1806 Broadwood, was hailed by Early Music America as “A wonderful debut that augurs more wonders to come.” The evening’s program will include the music of Haydn, Beethoven, Dussek and Clementi, performed on an 1806 Broadwood & Son fortepiano, restored by Dale Munschy, 2011. The term “fortepiano” refers to any piano (or replica thereof) built before the 1850’s. They are generally smaller and do not have full cast iron frames as modern pianos do, creating a warmer and more intimate sound. One of the most famous piano builders of this day, John Broadwood was a personal friend of Haydn’s and also presented Beethoven one of his instruments as a gift. The 1806 Broadwood used in this concert is very similar to the ones Haydn played in London. In addition to the performance by Ms. Berry, the evening will also feature a Q&A session with Ms. Berry and her husband, historical keyboard restoration expert, Mr. Dale Munschy. Furthermore, the audience will be treated to a four-handed piece performed by this incredibly talented husband and wife duo. The evening will conclude at approximately 9 PM following a brief reception in the church’s Fellowship Hall. As a proud member of the Pocono Arts Council, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting this free performance as part of its ministry and outreach in Stroudsburg and surrounding communities. Free-will offerings in support of local food pantries will be graciously accepted. For further information on the program, please call Ron Larsen at 570-242-5023, the church office at 570421-8520, email [email protected] or look for us on Facebook! 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 DECEMBER TUITION NEW STUDENTS ONLY Expires 12-20-14. 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 Gift Certificates Available for the Holiday Season Register online 24/7: www.cartesiondance.com Located in the Midtown Plaza • Rt. 209, Brodheadsville across from McDonalds, behind Subway www.riversiderehab.com December 2014 • WEST END HAPPENINGS - 43 Sports & Recreation NEVER A SIGN-UP FEE! Transform Yourself AM • PM Childcare GIFT S ICATE T R CE IF ABLE IL A AV Training Center Personal Training • Fitness Classes • Tanning • Daycare 120 Shafer Drive Brodheadsville, PA 570-992-3020 Sp Rates foecial rS & Stud eniors ents GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH & FITNESS! Christkindlmarkt On Saturday, December 13, 1pm-6pm, St. Joseph Catholic Church, North 6th Street in Jim Thorpe, will be having Christkindlmarkt!! 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! 44 - WEST END HAPPENINGS • December 2014 Attract Winter Birds to Your Yard birdwatchersdigest.com Winter: ’tis the season for feeding birds all across North America, especially in those regions where it gets cold and snowy. If you are just getting started in bird feeding, the first thing you need to determine is that you are feeding the right foods. If you are not giving the birds what they want, you might not have many birds. The following 10 foods are extremely popular with backyard birds all across North America. 10. Black-oil sunflower seed. This seed is the hamburger of the bird world. Almost any bird that will visit a bird feeder will eat black-oil sunflower. Birds that can’t crack the seeds themselves will scour the ground under the feeders, picking up bits and pieces. Bird feeding in North America took a major leap forward when black-oil sunflower became widely available in the early 1980s. Why do birds prefer it? The outer shell of a black-oil sunflower seed is thinner and easier to crack. The kernel inside the shell is larger than the kernel inside a white-or gray-striped sunflower seed, so birds get more food per seed from black-oil. This last fact also makes black-oil a better value for you, the seed buyer. Striped sunflower is still fine (evening grosbeaks may even prefer it slightly), but black-oil is better. 9. Peanuts. Peanuts—de-shelled, dry-roasted, and unsalted—are a fairly recent trend in bird feeding in North America. Peanut manufacturers and processors have now identified the bird-feeding market as a good place to get rid of the peanuts that are broken or otherwise unfit for human consumption. Several major feeder manufacturers now produce sturdy, efficient tube-shaped peanut feeders. Woodpeckers, jays, nuthatches, chickadees, and titmice will readily visit a feeder for this high-protein, high-energy food. Even cardinals and finches will eat peanuts. (cont. pg. 45) Grapevine Antiques & Craft Mall Where Yesterday & Today Come Together Primitives • Collectibles • Jewelry • Furniture Large Selection of Winter Decor & Seasonal Items WARMEST HOLIDAY WISHES to our family, friends & customers Country Christmas Sale December 13th and 14th Savings throughout the Store (570) 992-4525 We accept VISA/MC/AmEx/DISC Off Rt. 209, Brodheadsville (behind CVS) Hrs: M-F 10-6, Sat. & Sun. 10-5 LAYAWAY / GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE (cont. from pg. 44, Winter Birds) 8. Suet. Most humans don’t want a lot of fat in their diet, but for birds in winter, fat is an excellent source of energy. Ask at your grocery store butcher counter if you don’t see packages of suet on display. No suet feeder? No problem—just use an old mesh onion bag. If you want to get fancy with your suet, you can render it. That is, melt it down to liquid, remove the unmeltable bits, and then allow it to harden; this is best accomplished in a microwave oven. Rendered suet lasts longer in hot weather, and while it’s melted, you can add other ingredients to it (see “bird treats,” #1, below). 7. Good mixed seed. Is there such a thing as BAD mixed seed? You bet! Bad mixed seed has lots of filler in it—junk seeds that most birds won’t eat. Bad mixed seed can include dyed seed meant for pet birds, wheat, and some forms of red milo that only birds in the Desert Southwest seem to eat. Good mixed seed has a large amount of sunflower seed, cracked corn, white proso millet, and perhaps some peanut hearts. The really cheap bags of mixed seed sold at grocery stores can contain the least useful seeds. Smart feeder operators buy mixed seed from a specialty bird store or a hardware/ feed store operation. You can even buy the ingredients separately and create your own specialty mix. 6. Nyjer/thistle seed. Although it can be expensive, Nyjer, or thistle, seed is eagerly consumed by all the small finches - goldfinches, house, purple, and Cassin’s finches, pine siskins, and redpolls. You need to feed thistle in a thistle feeder of some kind—the two most commonly used types of thistle feeder are a tube feeder with small thistle-seed-sized holes, and a thistle sock. A thistle sock is a sockshaped, fine-mesh, synthetic bag that is filled with thistle seed. Small finches can cling to this bag and pull seeds out through the bag’s mesh. Two potential problems with thistle: it can go rancid or moldy quickly in wet weather and uneaten seeds can germinate in your yard, creating a patch of thistle (Guizotia abyssinica) plants that you may not want. Fortunately, this problem does not seem to be widespread. All thistle seed is imported to North America, and it is all supposed to be sterilized prior to entry into the United States and Canada. 5. Safflower. This white, thin-shelled, conical seed is eaten by many birds and has the reputation for being the favorite food of the northern cardinal. Some feeder operators claim that safflower seed is not as readily eaten by squirrels and blackbirds (caveat: your results may vary). Feed safflower in any feeder that can accommodate sunflower seed. Avoid feeding safflower on the ground in wet weather; it can quickly become soggy and inedible. You can buy safflower in bulk at seed and feed stores. (cont. right) 4. Cracked corn. Sparrows, blackbirds, jays, doves, quail, and squirrels are just a few of the creatures you can expect at your feeders if you feed cracked corn. Depending on where you live you may also get turkeys, deer, elk, moose, and caribou. Fed in moderation, cracked corn will attract almost any feeder species. Some feeder operators only use this food to lure the squirrels away from the bird feeders. Squirrels love corn—cracked or otherwise— best of all. Whole corn that is still on the cob is not a good bird food; the kernels are too big and hard for most small birds to digest. Cracked corn is broken up into smaller, more manageable bits. 3. Mealworms. Most feeder birds, except goldfinches, will eat mealworms if you offer them. Mealworms are available in bait stores, or by mail order. Don’t worry, they aren’t slimy and gross. In fact, they aren’t even worms; they are larval stage of a beetle (Tenebrio molitor), if that makes you feel better. 2. Fruit. Humans are supposed to eat at least three servings of fruit every day. Fruit is also an important dietary element for birds, but it can be hard to find in many areas in midwinter. Set out grapes, slices of citrus fruits, apple or banana slices, and even melon rinds, and watch your birds chow down. If you want to feed raisins, chop them up and soak them in warm water first to soften them up a bit. Offering fruit to tanagers and orioles is a traditional spring and summer feeding strategy, but winter feeder birds will eat fruit, too. 1. Homemade bird treats. You can come up with your own recipes for winter bird treats. Smear peanut butter on a tree trunk, and poke some peanut bits into it. Melt suet in your microwave, and pour it into an ice-cube tray to harden. Before it solidifies, add peanut bits, raisins, apple bits, or other bird foods. Put the tray in your freezer to harden. Once it does, you’ve got cubed bird treats—easy to make and easy to use! 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