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COMING EVENTs .................... 4 ANTIquEs ............................ 13DINING ................................ 26ENTERTAINMENT ................... 14GAllERIEs & MusEuMs .......... 15lODGING ............................. 25

POCONO MAP ...................... 16

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83 YEARs OfPuBlICATION

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Regal Eagles in the Poconos .......................................................... 6

Hutton Metalcrafts ......................................................................... 9

Ski Big Bear hosts Winter Carnival .............................................10

Travel Around the World in ICE ..................................................14

Chill out at the Ice Tee Golf Tournament! .................................21

Know the Skiers’ Responsibility Code ........................................22

Coming Soon to JFBB ...................................................................24

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Friday through Sunday, January 24-26: Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society’s 14th Annual Winterfest, The Quality Inn, 1220 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-1000, www.poconobluegrass.org. Enjoy three big days of bluegrass in the ‘Burg! There will be workshops, performances, jam sessions and more! Tickets: $40/weekend pass, $25 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday. See website for details.

Saturday, January 25: Eagle Day, PPL’s Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center

(WELC), Hawley, (570) 226-3164, (570) 253-7001, [email protected]. 1 to 4 p.m. All are welcome to join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, PPL and other local organizations for a fun, free and educational Eagle Day! Build an eagle’s nest, enjoy a presentation with live birds, participate in hands-on activities and more! Call or e-mail for more information.

Saturday, January 25: Cross Country Skiing, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans

Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 9 to 11 a.m. Enjoy the winter woods with beginner ski lessons. Learn the basics of cross country skiing and practice on an old logging road loop. Skis, poles and boots provided. Pre-register with shoe size to guarantee a spot. Cost: $20/adult $10/child. Sessions also available on Sunday, January 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturdays, January 25 & February 1: Winter Lights Festival, Ann Street Park, Milford, www.winterlightsfest.com. A celebration of the arts, this wonderful winter festival features ice skating performances and exciting entertainment for the whole family. See website for details.

Sunday, January 26: Ski Big Bear’s Annual Winter Carnival, Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Boulevard, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, www.ski-bigbear.com. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a day to celebrate all of the fun that winter has to offer! There will be competitions, games, music,

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Sunday, January 26: The 23rd Annual Ice Tee Golf Tournament on Lake Wallenpaupack, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-3191, [email protected]. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fore! Hit the links on the ice! This fun nine-hole tournament is open to golfers of all skill levels. Cost: $25. Call to register. In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for Sunday, February 9.

Sunday, January 26: “A Taste of Germany” International Dinner, Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church, Cherry Lane Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-4572. Noon to 5 p.m. $7/adult, $4/child. Call for details.

Monday, January 27: MCEEC Snowshoe Excursion at Skytop, Skytop Lodge, Skytop, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.

org. Join Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle and Skytop Activities Director Lisa Gehn for an invigorating snowshoe hike! The two-hour trek will begin at 1 p.m. Participants meet at Skytop at 12:45 p.m. Cost: $8/non-member, $5/EE Center members and children under 12. Skytop snowshoe rental: $10/adult, $6/child. Participants are advised to dress in layers. Pre-registration is required. Call for details.

Friday, January 31: Eagle Watch, Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 8:30 a.m. Join Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman on a field trip to the Upper Delaware River Region in search of wintering and resident eagles. Cost: $20/non-member, $14/EE Center member. Price includes van transportation. Participants should bring a lunch and binoculars and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Call for details.

Saturday, February 1: Eagle-Viewing Bus Trip with the NEPA Audubon Society, The Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Winter Field Office, Lackawaxen, (570) 226-3164, (570) 676-9969, [email protected]. 9 a.m. to noon. Join members of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the NEPA Audubon Society on a guided eagle-viewing bus trip! Learn from an expert and look for magnificent bald eagles! Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Participants are advised to dress in layers, and bring binoculars and a bagged lunch. Pre-registration is required. Call for details.

Saturday, February 1: Art Opening: Sarah Jayne Moll, Painter, Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. See nature’s beauty expressed with bold and vibrant hues in acrylic paintings by Sarah Jayne Moll. Opening reception 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A Majestic Migration:Bald EaglEs in thE Poconos The season for eagle-watching is upon us! Don’t miss your chance to spot some regal eagles in the Poconos! According to the Eagle Institute, hundreds of bald eagles migrate to this region each winter in search of open water, abundant food and undisturbed habitat. When the lakes and rivers to our north begin to freeze, the majestic creatures fly toward the Poconos, where the open water offers a consistent source of fish. The visiting raptors join a growing population of resident eagles, perching in trees and hunting throughout the season. Sponsored Eagle Watches provide safe and exciting opportunities for observation. Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) will sponsor Eagle Watches in the Upper Delaware River Region on Fridays, January 31, and February 7 and 14. The guided excursions begin at 8:30 a.m.

Interested parties should register in advance by calling (570) 629-3061. A community Eagle Day will take place at PPL’s Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Saturday, January 25. Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, PPL and other local organizations for a free afternoon all about eagles! There will be hands-on activities and a presentation featuring live birds of prey. Events take place from 1 to 4 p.m. E-mail [email protected] or call (570) 253-7001 for details. Additional Eagle Watches are available through the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the Northeast PA Audubon Society.

For a complete list of events and excursions, turn to theComing Events section on page 4 of this magazine.

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Sunday, February 2: Eagle Watch, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Jan Lokuta on a trip north in search of eagles! Visit the Mongaup Reservoir, the Delaware River and the Eagle Institute to look for wintering residents and nesting pairs. Bring lunch and a camera and dress for the weather. Cost: $20. Call to reserve a seat in the van.

Sunday, February 2: Super Bowl Food Truck and Party, Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (855) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. Noon

to midnight. Don’t miss the reveal of the first ever indoor food truck! Tickets to Skytop’s Super Bowl Party are $25 for the public and $15 for hotel guests. See website for details.

Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 23: Crystal Cabin Fever presents “Around the World in ICE,” Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, www.crystalcabinfever.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. See sparkling replicas of natural and manmade attractions; ride a 50-foot dual-run ice slide; see demos and competitions; and enjoy tours, tastings and more fun for the whole family! Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children three and older. See website for details.

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Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, country-kettle.com. A sweet Pocono shopping destination housing 250 barrels of candy plus fine collectibles, home décor, jewelry and more!

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Ski Big Bear Hosts 2014 Winter Carnival Shake up your mountain routine with exciting events at Ski Big Bear! The winter sports destination will host its 2014 Winter Carnival on Sunday, January 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hit the slopes for fun competitions and activities all day long! Show off your skills in downhill ski races, discover great gear during ski and snowshoe demos, and scour the mountain for sweet surprises in the annual Lollipop Scavenger Hunt! Don’t forget to don a costume! There will be prizes for the best ‘80s outfit and the goofiest hat.

After the mountainside merriment, head indoors for even more fun! Visit the Lodge for food specials, photo ops and free blood pressure screenings, and stop by the rental shop for your chance to win a free ski or snowboard tune-up!

Ski demonstrations are provided by Guenther’s Ski Haus of Honesdale. Snowshoe shows are courtesy of Sawmill Cycles in Hawley.

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Saturday, February 8: Winter Festival & Beer Garden, Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (855) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. 2 to 5 p.m. Quench your thirst after a day on the slopes! Enjoy endless beer tastings, a picnic lunch, ice fishing and ice skating on the lake, a snowman-building contest, ice-carving demonstrations, live music and more! Tickets: $10 for hotel guests and children, $20 for the public. See website for details.

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

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Saturday, February 8: Brodhead Watershed Association (BWA) Intro to Geocaching, Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 9 a.m. to noon. This beginners’ class is free to BWA and EE Center members. Cost to all others is $5. Each participant must have a Geocaching application on a smartphone, and must register through www.geocaching.com prior to class date. To register for the class, e-mail [email protected].

Saturday, February 8: Eagle-Viewing Bus Trip to The Upper Delaware River Region, The Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Winter Field Office, Lackawaxen, (570) 226-3164, (845) 583-1010, [email protected]. 9 a.m. to noon. Join members of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy on a guided eagle-viewing bus trip!

Learn from an expert and look for magnificent bald eagles! Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Participants are advised to dress in layers, and bring binoculars and a bagged lunch. Pre-registration is required. Call for details.

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

Saturday, February 15: The Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest, Millpond #1, Lakeside Drive, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-8205. 9 a.m. This authentic ice harvest features the tools and techniques used back when ice harvesting was a booming industry in the Poconos. Weather permitting. Call for details.

Saturday and Sunday, February 15 & 16: Valentine’s Weekend, Mountain View Vineyard,

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

Ann Street Treasures, 920B Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 807-5555, annstreettreasures.com. Antiques, home décor, jewelry and accessories.

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

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

Main Street Antiques & Collectables, 586 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7071, [email protected]. Furniture, lamps, jewelry lighting and repairs.

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

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Coming Events


Winery & Distillery, Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www.mountainveiwvineyard.com. 1 to 5 p.m. Indulge in fine wine and fabulous sweets at Mountain View Vineyard! The chocolate fountain will flow from 1 to 5 p.m. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle. Call for details.

Saturday through Monday, February 15-17: Fee-Free Days, Steamtown National Historic

Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, www.nps.gov/stea. Steamtown National Historic Site will waive its daily entrance fee in honor of Presidents’ Day Weekend. See website for details.

Sunday, February 16: The 2014 Pocono Polar Bear Plunge, Henning’s Pond, Albrightsville, (570) 646-6600, [email protected]. 1 p.m. Minimum donations: $40 for divers, $1 for spectators. Proceeds benefit community member April Schafer. After-party at

Robert Christian’s Restaurant. Call to register by February 9.

Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Free brewery tours are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. See the tanks and mills at the brewpub and learn how great beer is made! Tours are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. All ages welcome for tours; tastings

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Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Live music on Fridays. Pub-O-Lympics every Thursday night. January 24: Rick Horvath. January 31: Split Decision. February 7: Nikki & Rocco. February 14-16: Valentine’s Dinner Theater.

Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, (570) 588-

8077, www.silkmillharmony.com. Performances in the beautiful, newly renovated Boiler Room venue. January 25: Jason Myles Goss. February 1: Spuyten Duyvil. February 8: Harpeth Rising. February 15: Wade Preston Valentine’s Show.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www.mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and much more! February 8: Comedian Darrell Hammond. February 21: John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band.

The Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society, www.poconobluegrass.org, (570) 992-2259. January 24-26: 14th Annual Winterfest. New location: The Quality Inn, 1220 West Main Street, Stroudsburg.

Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, www.RobertChristiansPA.com. Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.

The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 421-5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. January 24 through February 2: Your Enemies Closer. February 7 through 23: Legally Blonde: The Musical. February 9 through March 9: Delval Divas.

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

Got Cabin Fever? Looking for a cool course to beat the winter blues? Travel Around the World in Ice at this year’s Crystal Cabin Fever event! Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum presents the interactive ice display February 7 through 23.

See natural and manmade landmarks carved in astounding likeness! Your passport to winter fun, the pay-one-price admission grants access to sparkling sculptures, icy attractions, demonstrations, competitions, tours, refreshments and more exciting activities in the site’s event barn! Be sure to snap some photos as you cross the globe in search of crystalline creations and frosty fun! You’ll see Mount Rushmore, the Eiffel Tower, the pyramids of Egypt and other landmarks carved from 100 tons of ice! Take a ride on the 50-foot dual-run ice slide, and be amazed as blocks become stunning sculptures during ongoing ice-carving demonstrations! There will be glass-blowing and wood-carving shows, Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum tours, and plenty of complimentary hot cocoa to sip beside the bonfire. Ice-carving competitions are scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on February 8, 9, 22 and 23. Free tastings of Antler Ridge Wines will be offered every Friday through Tuesday. This year’s Crystal Cabin Fever display is open daily February 7 through 23. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children three and older. The Poconos’ Coolest Attraction, Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum is located on Route 590 in Lakeville. For directions and additional information, visit www.crystalcabinfever.com or call (570) 226-6246.

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

Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical.org. Stately mansion housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits.

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

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

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

Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570) 636-2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum.

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

Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940 Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.” Featuring original art by local artists.

Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570)

588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans.

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

Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, sculptediceworks.com. The Poconos’ Coolest Attraction! Open year-round.

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

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ATVs

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

BOWLING

Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. Public

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

HORSEBACK RIDING

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

Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides are offered during every season, seven days a week.

KART RACING

S&S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 420-5500; SSSpeedways.com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing from lobby area. A minimum height of 54” tall

is required to race (single). “Rookie Special” and private parties available!

MOUNTAIN COASTERS

CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season.

PAINTBALL

Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided.

SKI AREAS

Big Boulder Ski Area, South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. 15 slopes, eight lifts, terrain parks and snowtubing.

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Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. 21 slopes, nine lifts and two terrain parks plus snowtubing.

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

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

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan Trail, Tannersville, (570) 629-4668. A

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Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop.com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year.

TENNIS

Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. Property features three indoor and eight outdoor courts with varied turf. Professional instruction available.

TRAIN STATIONS

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

Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.

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

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337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing year ‘round at Fernwood! This all-season attraction features two 400+’ lanes and a “magic carpet” lift.Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback.com. With up to 42 lanes and two “magic carpet” lifts, Camelback Mountain Resort boasts the biggest snowtubing park in the USA! Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Fernwood’s White Lightning Snowtubing Park features 100% snowmaking.

The 23rd Annual Ice Tee Golf Tournament is set to take place atop frozen Lake Wallenpaupack on Sunday, January 26. Avid golfers of all abilities are invited to play through two challenging nine-hole courses, complete with tree-lined fairways, greens, water traps, obstacles and roughs. Participants are permitted two clubs and one putter. A non-refundable donation of $25 will be collected in place of a green fee. Tee times are available between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. An awards ceremony will take place at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant at approximately 3 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, February 9. For registration forms and additional information, contact the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce at (570) 226-3191 or e-mail [email protected]. The 23rd Annual Ice Tee Golf Tournament is presented by the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant and Crystal Cabin Fever.

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THE SKIERS’ RESPONSIBILITY CODEf Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.

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f Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

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24 Slopes Beginner to Expert 9 Chair Lifts

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

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

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

WATERPARKS

H20ooohh! Indoor Waterpark, Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-9111, splitrockresort.com. Giant indoor waterpark includes family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools and Komodo Dragon: Pennsylvania’s first indoor simulated wave machine. Open to the public. Party packages available.

Coming Soon to JFBB January 31: Philadelphia’s Country Station, 92.5 XTU brings musician Frankie Ballard to Jack Frost for Ski Day 2014. Supporting acts include American Young and the James Kelly Band.

February 7-9: The traveling airbag is back in town! Hit big jumps in Big Boulder PARK during this Airbag Tour event!

February 15 & 16: Subaru Winterfest brings expert instruction and exciting events to Jack Frost Mountain! Sharpen your skills in clinics, test great gear during free demos, and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate! There will be displays, giveaways and more fun all weekend long.

February 22 is Ski for the Cure day at Jack Frost Mountain! Help JFBB raise money and awareness for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure! Highlights include races, raffles and a ski parade.

March 7: WMMR’s Cardboard Classic returns to the tubing hill at Jack Frost Mountain. Join the fun or watch as teams hit the hill in creatively constructed cardboard sleds!

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ON OUR SKI SLOPES, THAN ENJOYING OUR FIRST WINTER BEER GARDEN & FESTIVAL.

Saturday, February 8, 2014: 2-5pm:

- Beer Garden - Endless Beer Tastings - Lunch Picnic - Ice Fishing*- Ice Carvers - Ice Skating on The Lake* - Snowman Building Contest - Music by Erin McClelland

*weather permitting

Beer Garden Tickets: Hotel Guests: $10 pp

Non-Hotel Guests: $20 pp Children: $10pp

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Skytop Lodge THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO QUENCH YOUR THIRST AFTER A DAY OUT

ON OUR SKI SLOPES, THAN ENJOYING OUR FIRST WINTER BEER GARDEN & FESTIVAL.

Saturday, February 8, 2014: 2-5pm:

- Beer Garden - Endless Beer Tastings - Lunch Picnic - Ice Fishing*- Ice Carvers - Ice Skating on The Lake* - Snowman Building Contest - Music by Erin McClelland

*weather permitting

Beer Garden Tickets: Hotel Guests: $10 pp

Non-Hotel Guests: $20 pp Children: $10pp

WWW.SKYTOP.COM—ONE SKYTOP, SKYTOP, PA 18357—855-318-3986


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

Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge.com. A classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack.

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

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

The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort.com. “An enchanting

Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations.

Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, skytop.com. Refined resort in a sprawling, majestic setting.

Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages, deluxe suites and lodge accommodations. Superb on-site dining, sports and amenities.

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Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barleycreek.com. “Poconos’ original brewpub and restaurant.” Hand-crafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day.

The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse.

com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays.

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

Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Family-owned and operated. Celebrating 70 years of

hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights.The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Four-diamond AAA rating. JR’s Deli, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-3354. Gourmet olives, sandwiches, salads, pickles and more. Daily specials and catering for all occasions.Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono.com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets, Wolfgang Puck Express and more.Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.Nikki C’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Route 715, Reeders, (570) 629-1000. Intimate mountain eatery offering delicious pizza and Italian specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner. BYOB. Delivery available. Ray’s Tuscan Villa, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 646-1788. Dine

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

Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa.com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.” Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more!

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

Ongoing: Winter Fun Package, Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) FERNWOOD, www.fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing at Fernwood’s White Lightning Snowtubing Park! Winter Fun Accommodation Package includes a two-night weekend studio villa stay and two snowtubing vouchers. See website for details.

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

Skytop Lodge, 1 Skytop, Skytop, (855) 345-7759, skytop.com. This pristine Pocono resort features many on-site dining destinations including the Windsor Dining Room, the seasonal LakeView Restaurant, the Tap Room, the Tea Room and the Fairview Bar.Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-9111, splitrockresort.com. Multiple on-site dining destinations including Bel’lago Ristorante, Benchwarmers Sports Bar, the Galleria Restaurant and others.

Tokyo Tea House, Route 940, Pocono Summit, (570) 839-8880, tokyoteahouse.us. Serving authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi, seafood, steaks, vegetarian specials and more. Closed on Tuesdays.

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


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Coming Eventsrestricted to participants 21 and older. Group tours available by appointment. Call for details.

Ongoing: Saturdays and Sundays: Distillery Tours, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www.mountainveiwvineyard.com. Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery is one of only two winery-distilleries in the state! Tour the facilities and see how your favorite spirits are made! Ages 21+ only. Weather-permitting. See website for details.

Ongoing: Locomotive Shop Tours, Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, www.nps.gov/stea. Join

a Park Ranger or a volunteer on a 45-minute look at what it takes to maintain and repair steam locomotives. Admission is included in the park entrance fee. See website for details.

Ongoing: Ski Tote Package, The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www.thefrenchmanor.com. While the snow lasts, discover the Pocono Mountains from the best vantage point—on skis! This unique getaway package includes VIP lift tickets to Camelback Mountain, a French Manor tote bag filled with goodies, gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea, complimentary snowshoeing excursions and more! See website for rates and information.

Ongoing: Candle Making Demonstrations, House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, www.

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Century 21 Select Group - Blakeslee, 5651 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 643-2100, PoconoVacationsOnline.com. Since 1979, we are proud to have helped thousands of families create a lifetime of memories in the Poconos.

Century 21 Select Group - Pocono Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines: (570) 646-3600, c21PoconoPines.com; and Route 940, Pocono Lake at Locust Lake Village: (570) 646-8844, c21PoconoLake.com. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails and Pinecrest Lake.

Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals.

Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com. Designing and building award-winning homes since 1978.

Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty, 1578 SR 903, Jim Thorpe, (570) 267-1565; 233 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 234-0633, poconomountainlakes.com. Providing professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in the Poconos. Vacation rentals available.

Realty World - Long Realty & Appraisal, Kevin Long GRI, ABR., Broker, 5596 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2869, kevinlongrealty.com. Serving the Pocono Mountains Region for

more than 39 years, Long Realty & Appraisal is dedicated to upholding the highest level of service and professionalism in the real estate industry.

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Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Custom installation and free estimates.

Precision Collision & Detail Center, Route 940 and Stoney Hollow Road, Pocono Pines, (570) 643-4099, cartesioprecisioncollision.net. “Your car is pampered with Precision!”


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SERVICES

Blakeslee Animal Clinic, Dr.

Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 643-1084, blakesleevet.com. A full-service companion animal clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.

Blakeslee Garage, Inc., Route 115 North, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2494. Major and minor repairs, state inspections, brakes, tune-ups, front end alignment and tires.

Keiper Plumbing Company, 990 Route 940 (Suite 103), Pocono Lake, (570) 646-3222, keiperplumbing@

MEET THE TEAM!Your Agents:

Tom Fiers,Broker/Director/AuthorCarolyn BarciaJustin HigginsJohn HajdukMarianne HajdukCathy McIntyreJohn PutrimentMarilynn PutrimentSuzan Scheremeta

Affiliated Office:Carlisle Fiers, Jr.Diane Fiers

Administration:Heidi PickardNancy QuinnDiane RamseyBrooke Barcia

(800) 537-1479(570) 646-2222(570) 646-5542 FaxLakeNaomi.comE-mail: [email protected]

WHY THE LAKE NAOMI~TIMBER TRAILS MARKET IS HEALTHY(While other markets around the country struggle - is this a buyer’s market?)Real estate markets have always been local in nature. Apartments in New York City are still commanding loftyprices, and homes in the Charlotte area are still increasing. Yet, rampant speculative building in many parts of thecountry nearly collapsed their markets. To perpetuate the nonsense, strategic financing schemes lured custom-ers deeper into the boiling cauldron. For home buyers and for speculators alike, mortgages were easily obtainedwith little or no documentation. If you had a pulse, a mortgage was waiting. Don't bother with the details... priceswill always go up to cover the excesses. Sadly, it’s not always so.

Thankfully, Lake Naomi~Timber Trails has been a different story. During the forty plus years we’ve been here atLake Naomi there have been some violent swings in both the real estate market and the stock market. Very re-cently, the stock market’s acrobatics were enough to give any sane person a concussion. Here in our local realestate market, we’ve remained rather steady. Did you know the average sale in the last 12 months is lower by aminuscule 1%? From June 2008, the median sale is up 7%!** How is that possible? First and foremost, we are notin a primary home market. The vast majority of our homes are discretionary purchases and our clientele is morefinancially stable and financially adept than the average first-time home buyer. If our clients aren’t paying cash,they’re taking plain-vanilla fixed-rate conventional mortgages. We dodged the scathing sub-prime mortgagefiasco. Too few lots remain for overbuilding or speculative building to ever be a problem.

Every year, at Memorial Day, we hold our breath anticipating the new season. After reading in the media about theweak markets in other parts of the country, we were particularly curious this year. Memorial Day weekend marksthe start of our main selling season, and we couldn't have been more surprised or delighted.

Over Memorial Day weekend, we sold five houses, one in Lake Naomi for $790,000 and one in Timber Trails for$450,000. It was most encouraging to observe multiple offers come in on one of the properties. Neither deal wasgiven away. One sold for 90.2% of the asking price, and the other for 92%.

This was one of the best starts for any summer season in memory!

** Lake Naomi is a diverse community of home values, ranging from under $200,000 to over $1,000,000.A single million dollar lakefront sale can significantly skew the average, making the median sale price a far moresignificant indicator of market trends.

CAMP MINSI PROJECT STRENGTHENS OUR PROPERTY VALUES(An assist from an unusual source)Hopefully, you have already read the article in the Lake Naomi Club newsletter, “Reflections,” that explains howthe Wildlands Conservancy, the Monroe County Open Space Program, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-nia have created a plan to protect the 1,242 acre Camp Minsi from future development or commercializa-tion. Camp Minsi is the Boy Scouts of America property immediately to the east of Lake Naomi that residesalong Stillwater Lake. The exact method the property will be protected is not significant. What is significant,however, is the fact that all that land will never be developed in competition to Lake Naomi~Timber Trails.

Virtually all the lakes of any significance in the Poconos have already been subdivided and developed. CampMinsi is one of the remaining exceptions that has access to a sizeable lake, and, is right in our back yard. Now,however, we will no longer have to wonder what will be built there. The answer is nothing... and in perpetuity.

The property is about a third larger than Timber Trails, so it had the potential to be a competitor for many years.By removing potential development, folks looking for a quality lake community will have their sights focusedmore acutely than ever on Lake Naomi~Timber Trails.

New roads have enhanced access to Lake Naomi, and the lack of meaningful competition will have a substan-tial effect on our future property values. We didn’t create the law of supply and demand - we merelywatch its effect.

P. O. Box 188Pocono Pines, PA 18350

Have you noticed the blue and white Lake Naomi license plates on your neighbors’

cars and wanted one of your very own?Just stop by the office and pick one up!

They’re free to our neighbors.

MORE FREE SERVICES FOR OUR NEIGHBORSNeed something faxed or copied? How about a quick Wi-Fi internet

connection? We also have a UPS self service kiosk on site.How can we help?

Take a look at our very first ad that ran Memorial Day weekend, 1964...and our phone number is STILL 646-2222!

CONTINUING THE TRADITIONTHE LAKE NAOMI LICENSE PLATE

Lake Naomi Real Estate is a continuing family tradition since 1964.We are dedicated to serving the Lake Naomi~Timber Trails community. Whether you’re searching fora vacation, rental, or primary residence, we enjoy bringing the perfect home and the homeowner together!All agents are home-owners in our community, and committed to the Lake Naomi Club.

#1TIME TO BLOW OUR HORN!IN LAKE NAOMI~TIMBER TRAILS,WE’RE STILL NUMBER ONE!2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

SELLING 4 TIMES MORE COMMUNITY PROPERTY THAN ALL OTHER BROKERS COMBINED!

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