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October 23, 2009

Today (Tonight) in the Pocono’s

Filed under: Today in the Pocono's — Tags: , , , , , — katrina.christian @ 6:59 pm

Cloudy and a little cool (we’re not allowed to say cold until January otherwise it’s a jinx) The rain has held off but we do expect to see some showers tonight and all day Saturday. As acustom to the weather as we are, it still puts a little damper on outdoor weekend plans. So…..

I have found some things going in our area this evening that may have you risking a little rain just so you can enjoy some of the offbeat and unique offerings for nightime entertainment that is commonly found in the Pocono’s

Please note: if items appear with a link then those items were previously published by the links author.

Michael Jackson look-alikes invited to Mount Pocono midnight show at the Casino Theatre – Dress up as the King of Pop and get a free tub of Popcorn – Check out the link below for more info

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091023/NEWS/910239994

 Tonight at the Sherman Theatre Open Wings – Broken Strings Tour featuring acoustic performances by…

 Ed Kowalczyk ofLive, Art Alexakis of Everclear, Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer  – See the link below for more info

http://www.shermantheater.com/?itemcategory=26170&productId=27433&siteid=83&priorId=0&CFID=13848707&CFTOKEN=42376223

Vicki Doney Quartet at Deer Head tonight - Vicki Doney has sung on TV shows with Lucille Ball that featured Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Jimmy Stewart and Milton Berle. Her TV and movie credits include “Allie McBeal,” “The New Charlies Angels” and “Why Do Fools Fall in Love.” The Deer Head Inn is at 5 Main St., Delaware Water Gap. For information, call 570) 424-2000 or visit www.deerheadinn.com. For more info follow the link

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091023/LOCALENT/910230310/-1/LOCALENT01

For more information on what’s going on in the Poconos this weekend see our Out & About Page!

An Agent who really knows these woods!

Filed under: Great Personalities — Tags: , , , , , , — katrina.christian @ 5:58 pm

Pocono Pines Agent Albert Monaco is an avid fan of the outdoors; Hunting, fishing and walking the woods in search of what Mother Nature has to offer on the Pocono Plateau.

Albert Monaco’s “Hen of the Woods” wild mushroom

Al spotted the mushroom on September 30 while driving down a road in our area. Al will not disclose the location of this amazing find as this type of mushroom is known to reproduce annually in the same location for years.

Now, this particular type of mushroom is one of the best known of all edible mushrooms and it’s probably the one that offers the biggest harvest in many areas, for a single specimen of the “Hen of the Woods” can weigh 10 pounds or more. “Hen of the Woods” is most abundant in parts of the Northeast where there are many large oak trees, a single oak tree can yield as much as 100 pounds of this mushroom in one season.

Al cut the mushroom off of an Oak tree. He had to remove it in 5 parts. It is estimated to have weighed 65 pounds and was 3 feet in diameter. Approximately 30 pounds was root material and was discarded. Al soaked the mushrooms then par-boiled and canned it, reserving it for future consumption. This type of mushroom can also be easily frozen. ”Hen of the Woods” is considered a delicacy and the quality of the one Al found is remarkably close to fresh.

The name “Hen of the Woods” refers to it’ appearance, which resembles a hen with ruffled feathers. In Appalachian region it is called “Sheepshead” or “Ramshead” by many, these are similar visual metaphors. The Japanese name, Maitake, means ’ dancing mushroom’ - meaning a mushroom hunter lucky enough to find one is often inspired to dance gratefully at the discovery.

The Hen of the Woods is mostly a fall mushroom, but summer and even rarer, spring fruiting have been reported.

This species is typically associated with Oak trees so the best way to find it is to seek it during autumn around the base of large Oak trees, living or dead, and stumps. Other know hosts include Elm, Maple, Beech, Chestnut and Sycamore; lt has also been reported with larch , pines and other conifers. Especially under big Oak trees.

It is a very distinctive species with no dangerous “look-alikes” making it a very good choice for a novice mushroomer.

Hamlin Agent Honored for10 years of Inspiring Youth in Western Wayne

Filed under: Great Personalities — Tags: , , , , — katrina.christian @ 3:55 pm
Emalee McDonnell is an Agent at the Hamlin office this article was submitted by: Terri Ditty – Broker/Owner of the Hamlin Office
 
Western Wayne Junior Football and Cheerleading celebrated their 10th year anniversary at their Homecomming game at the high school’s Rossetti Field. Honored guests were the group of parents whose tireless efforts formed the program to make Junior Football and Cheerleading available to Western Wayne students. Left to right are Chris Thrope, Rob Thrope, Donna Sledzinski, Jim Sledzinski, Emalee McDonnell, Michael McDonnell,Tammy Hess and Bob Hess.my_house_and_wwjr_football_008

“Miller Time” is now “STRZELEC Time”

Filed under: Great Personalities — Tags: , , , , — katrina.christian @ 3:40 pm

Article by: Dale Strzelec – an Agent in our Lake Harmony Office

With a last name like mine, STRZELEC, it is a shock to see it any where in print or advertising. Most of the time I only see it on monthly bills or at the “Bottom of the Eye Chart” in the Doctors office, and then it is not always spelled right.

 You can imagine how shocked I was to learn that I am actually quite famous…in Poland!!!

Several years ago my kids started researching our family tree and one thing lead to another and we were all shocked to learn our roots can be traced back to a “Beer Brewery” that is still brewing Beer to this day.

 Well no more “Miller Lite” for me, I had to have a STRZELEC BEER. The search was on. My kids and I tried everything to get STRZELEC BEER with no luck. Years of writing the Brewery in Poland, contacting importers and searching collector clubs……no STRZELEC BEER.

 About a year ago I sold a home to a Polish couple who have been in America for about 15 years and asked them if they had ever heard of STRZELEC BEER. “Of Course” they said, “It was one of the biggest breweries in their country.” I told them that I had been trying to get some STRZELEC BEER for years with no luck and they just smiled and told me that they had not seen it since they left Poland.

What happened next was a shocker. I got a call from my Polish clients to come see their home and all of things that they have done to it. So I packed up the HEN…oops….Wife and off we went for a visit to their home. We walked in the front door and there on the table were 5 cans of STRZELEC BEER. We were floored. It seems that their sister was visiting from Poland and they thought enough of me to ask her to bring some STRZELEC BEER with her for their favorite Realtor.

 Some things you just can not put a price on. My clients thoughtfulness was hard to match with the STRZELEC BEER, my kids are already making plans for their STRZELEC BEER and everyone in our family is excited. Only got 5 cans that is all their sister was allowed to bring through customs. My kids will have to fend for themselves.

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