“The arrival of Dr. Esche brings to our community a leader in general dermatology and skin cancer diagnosis and treatment,” said Kathleen E. Kuck, President and CEO of Pocono Health System/Pocono Medical Center. “We now offer the advantages of the latest advances in treatment to continue to provide world-class care to assist our patients and their families during treatment and recovery.”

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and according to the CDC, one American dies of melanoma almost every hour. Preventative measures are essential and they include the following recommendations from the CDC:

1. Do Not Burn
2. Avoid Sun Tanning and Tanning Beds
3. Use Sunscreen
4. Cover Up
5. Seek Shade
6. Watch for the UV Index
7. Have yearly skin examinations performed

Dr. Esche received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Cologne School of Medicine in Germany and completed his residency in Dermatology at the Humboldt-University in Berlin, Germany, and Heinrich-Heine University in Dusseldorf, Germany. He has served in numerous professorships at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic, and the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. He also previously served as a dermatologist at clinics in Kentucky and at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, which is a not-for-profit health system serving 350,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia.

He has also been recognized for his dermatology and melanoma research and published in various original research reports, case reports, reviews, abstracts, and oral presentations. The PMC Physician Associates: Dermatology office is located at 228 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 and can be reached at 570-426-2870. The office hours are8:00 am – 6:00 pm on Monday – Thursday.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) is to ensure due process for criminal defendants, compassion for witnesses and victims of crime and just punishment for the guilty. In addition to its primary mission, PACDL conducts continuing legal education for lawyers and education programs for the public about criminal justice and the Bill of Rights.

“The greatest protection we have against governmental tyranny is the jury system protected by a right to counsel.” Swetz said. “On the 50 Court’s decision in Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteeing that everyone should have counsel regardless of resources, unpopularity, or the seriousness of the accusation pending against them, I am humbled by the confidence my peers have expressed in choosing me to lead PACDL.”

During his career, Swetz has defended many high profile criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Swetz is a native of Yonkers, New York and a cum laude graduate of the Villanova University School of Law where he was an editor of the law review. He is a founding member of Cramer, Swetz & McManus, P.C., one of Monroe County’s largest law firms. Swetz has been listed in Philadelphia Magazine as one of Pennsylvania’s top criminal defense lawyers in 2007 and  2009-2012. Swetz is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial and Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has also served on the Lawyers’ Advisory Committee to the Judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Pennsylvania and Florida Bars.

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Top prizes are an iPad Mini, a week’s stay in St. Augustine, Florida, a Kindle Fire, and a breast cancer ribbon accessory.  There will be other raffle prizes, entertainment plus a signature martini, “The Hope Explosion”, specifically made for the event.  The fun starts at 5:00 p.m. and is open to the public. 

All money raised going to the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund. The purpose of the fund is to minimize the financial and emotional impact of breast cancer diagnoses and treatment.  The Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund will provide up to $500 to both male and female patients of the Dales and Frances Hughes Cancer Center for basic living expenses. The fund was established in 2011 after Bowyer’s daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Although Bowyer’s daughter lives in Washington, DC, they decided to create Hope for Strength in the Pocono Mountains to help the patients in the area where Ms. Beers grew up and received an education.

Contact Carole’ Ann F. Bowyer at cabowyer@ptd.net or 570 977-0872 for more information about the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund and how you can get  involved.

Sessions are monthly from August through June. There are typically 20-25 program participants ofdiverse backgrounds – diverse in age, experience, skills and industry. For example, this year’s classincludes a Branch Manager from Wells Fargo, Human Resources Director from East StroudsburgUniversity, Director of Nursing from Pocono Medical Center, a banker, a Government Affairs person,Security Officer, entrepreneurs, business owners and key non-profit personnel. Some attendees are firsttime leaders, some are working towards higher leadership positions, some are business owners and othershave held key leadership positions in their organizations and are looking to extend their leadership in thecommunity.

In addition to the monthly sessions, there is a community project. Each project has different objectivesand the teams designed how they work the project. Some teams meet weekly for an hour, and others meetmonthly for a couple of hours. This year’s projects include:

• Crossing Abilities All-inclusive Playground-Marketing, Fundraising, Community Awareness

• Meals on Wheels-Volunteer Recruitment Program

• Catholic Social Services Anger Management-Marketing and Community Awareness

Leadership Pocono, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce takesdeveloping leaders, provides them with a rich network of colleagues, a deep understanding of the region’schallenges and the opportunity to achieve value for their organizations and communities. Over 200individuals have successfully completed this intensive program and are contributing to the communitiesin which they live and work. For more information or to apply for the Class of 2014, please call (570)266-5161, email us at lpcoordinator@leadershippocono.org or visit the Leadership Pocono website at www.LeadershipPocono.org.

Every year, Patricia Howanitz, the owner of American Candle, holds a fundraising event for a local organization. This year she asked the Spirit of Women program at PMC to partner with American Candle to support women’s health in the community and raise money for the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at PMC.

Spirit of Women, the free women’s wellness program at PMC, is part of a national network of leading hospitals dedicated to improving women’s lives with innovative health and community programs. PMC’s Spirit of Women program touches the lives of thousands of women in our community through the presentation of educational events; a business rewards partner program, health promotion materials, free health screenings, and grassroots efforts to improve the health and well-being of women in the Poconos.

This year, the fundraising event called Shop for a Cure, will be held on Friday, May 10^th from 6PM-8PM at the American Candle Store on Route 611 in Bartonsville. American Candle, a Spirit of Women Business Rewards Partner, will have storewide sales and host a tricky tray with great gifts for Mother’s Day. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center.

PMC’s Breast Surgeon, Dr. Patricia Riley, MD, will give a brief talk and hold a question and answer session about breast health. Franklin Hill Vineyards, another Spirit of Women Business Rewards Partner, will be providing a complementary wine spritzer including the drink recipe-a perfect way to celebrate mother’s day!

For more information about the Spirit of Women program or this event, please visit www.pmchealthsystem.org/spirit or email spirit@pmchealthsystem.org.

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“Monroe County is being rewarded for its efforts in helping to keep our communities clean by reducing the amount of waste in our landfills through recycling. I applaud our local communities’ dedication to the protection of our environment and its valued service to area residents,” said Brown.

“Communities that support and encourage recycling are protecting our environment, conserving energy, reducing waste and helping ensure a cleaner, brighter future for our region,” said Scavello.

The Recycling Performance Grant Program was established under Act 101 of 1988, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act. Under this law, municipalities with more than 10,000 residents and those with populations between 5,000 and 10,000 that have population densities greater than 300 people per square mile must establish recycling programs. Currently, 440 of Pennsylvania’s 2,700 municipalities are required to recycle and provide curbside collection programs.

Recycling Performance Grants are available to all Pennsylvania municipalities with established recycling programs. These grant awards were based on the total tons recycled and each municipality’s recycling rate for the calendar year 2010.

This year, the state awarded $17.8 million in recycling grants to 131 municipalities and counties for developing and implementing recycling programs. The grants are funded by the $2 tipping fee per ton paid by haulers on all waste managed at municipal landfills and resource recovery facilities in Pennsylvania.

Here is a list of this year’s local grant recipients:

• Coolbaugh Township, $228,618
• Eldred Township, $1,809
• Middle Smithfield Township, $223,382
• Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority, $250,000
• Pocono Township, $185,015
• Smithfield Township, $147,589
• Stroud Township, $227,043

Post-consumer aluminum and steel cans, glass, plastics, cardboard, newspapers and other marketable grades of paper were materials eligible for the grants. Additionally, all eligible materials collected from residents, business, schools, colleges, universities and community events were factored into the grant awards.

These grants are supplemental to the funds that the state Department of Environmental Protection allocates to municipalities to establish and maintain recycling programs.

For more legislative information, visit Brown or Scavello’s websites at RepBrown.com or MarioScavello.com.

We need volunteers to sell used books, grill hot dogs, sell hotdogs and soda, make sundaes, sell depot merchandise, entertain, make crafts, paint faces, etc.

If you can come give us some volunteer time on Sunday, May 19 please let us know.  Shifts are planned at 12:30 to 3:00 and 2:45 to 5:15.  However, if you cannot fit this schedule or can only do an hour, we will put you in!!    Let us know when you are available and what you would like to do.   You may email scole@ptd.net or call 570-424-5633.