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Film Review

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Living Green

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Reflections of Prison

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FOSTERING GOAL-DIGGING NOT GOLD-DIGGING Parenting is the most important and rewarding part of life.

We have the divine opportunity to teach love, confidence, compassion, discipline, and responsibility to another person. We will know what kind of parent we are by how we see our children get along, succeed, and interact in the world. When love is the foundation of parenting, we raise goal-driven children, rather than entitled children. If we love our children, we mentor and discipline them.

...BECAUSE I AM AN ADULT You are your child’s first teacher. You teach them to talk and walk, what to eat, how to read and how to bully other children. Wait, what? Children will do what they are taught, and the most powerful parenting doesn’t come through a parent’s words; it comes through the behaviors of the parent.

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CELEBRATING THE BIG LAKE IN A BIG WAY

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POCONO GARLIC FESTIVAL

The highly anticipated 6th Annual Wally Lake Fest is just weeks away and excitement is mounting for this three day festival of summer fun on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack and throughout the Lake Region with a multitude of activities for people of all ages, from sailboat rides, a boat parade, and hydroelectric dam tours to an open market fair, a tour de towpath bike ride, and a family activity spot.

Now celebrating it’s 21st year, the Pocono Garlic Festival is a Labor Day weekend must do that is held at Shawnee Ski Mountain area. Proud to be known as the “stinkiest” festival for two decades, the event attracts thousands of foul-mouthed diners seeking something reeking of garlic, and each year this festival happily delivers.

Just $36 per year.

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WHAT A DILEMMA To laugh is to risk appearing a fool.

To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.

To reach out for another is to risk involvement.

To expose feelings is to risk rejection.

To place your visions before the crowd is to risk ridicule.

To love is to risk not being loved in return. **To go forward in the face of overwhelming odds is to risk failure.

But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.

The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing.

We may avoid suffering and sorrow, but we cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love or know GOD. Chained by our own self-assurances, we are a slave. We have forfeited our freedom.

Only the person who dares to take risk and to trust in their GOD will ever be made FREE.

In 1997,Rev. Edwin E. Bailey, father of the editor, gave this poem to his daughter 8 days before he had a stroke and 3 weeks before he died. The poem was adapted from works by Leo Buscaglia. Edwin hand wrote this on a scrap of paper and gave it to his daughter, Deborah, saying the words, “Someday you’ll understand these words and use them. God bless sweetheart.” **These words were used in making the decision to purchase Connections Magazine in 2002.

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Tips to Raising a Goal-Driven Child

arenting is the most important and rewarding part of life. We have the divine opportunity to teach love, confidence, compassion, discipline, and responsibility to another person. We will know what kind of parent we are by how we see our children get along, succeed, and interact in the world. When love is the foundation of parenting, we raise goal-driven children, rather than entitled children. If we love our children, we mentor and discipline them.

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Love Connection:

Children who are parented with a sense of love, security, and well-being from the beginning of life will spend the rest of their lives striving to keep that feeling. Children who are valued emotionally, given security, touch, eye contact, time, attention and patience become motivated to repair their sense of well-being when they lose it because it has already been integrated into their sense of self.

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Self-Worth:

Children who feel significant and included in the lives of their parents and whose parents are committed, involved, and supportive in their lives and activities develop a sense of self-worth. They believe in their abilities to succeed, to fail and get back up, to look any man, woman or situation in the face and be proud of who they are.

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Use Your Child’s Name:

Using your child’s name makes them feel important. Use their name when you are giving compliments so they take that compliment as being directly related to their value. It tells them they are real and special. Using their name helps soften discipline because you are making them a person, rather than a faulty behavior.

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Rewards Carry Over:

As your child gets older, make sure to encourage and compliment their talents and interests. Celebrate them that they are able to do something well. As they get this feeling of gratification, it will carry over and help them to be more open to try and achieve new things. Rewards are the beginning of the development of internal motivation creating self-starters.

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Set Your Children Up for Success:

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Give Your Children Responsibilities:

Children assess their value by how they are perceived by others. It will be important to not let your child quit what they start but also not to force them to do what they really don’t want to do. This balance helps your child to learn they must finish what they start, but if they aren’t interested longterm in some endeavor, they may choose to stop.

This is good for the exploration of their identity and also to learn the value of commitment and passion.

Children need jobs. One of the main ways children develop self-love, motivation, confidence, and values is through helping maintain the family home. Giving children household duties helps them experience their worth, and it provides them a sense of accomplishment and reward.

Little Life Message: Children need to know that hard work is their way to success. They learn that to achieve their goals, responsibilities come first and leisure comes second.

Sherrie Campbell, PhD is a veteran, licensed Psychologist with two decades of clinical training and experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services to residents of Yorba Linda, Irvine, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Brea, California. In her private practice, she currently specializes in psychotherapy with adults and teenagers, including marriage and family therapy, grief counseling, childhood trauma, sexual issues, personality disorders, and illness. She has helped individuals manage their highest high and survive their lowest low—from winning the lottery to the death of a child. Her interactive sessions are as unique and impactful as her new book, Loving Yourself : The Mastery of Being Your Own Person.

She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2003 and has regularly contributes to numerous publications, including Intent.com, Beliefnet.com, DrLaura.com and Hitched.com. She is also an inspirational speaker, avid writer and proud mother. She can be reached at Sherriecampbellphd.com.

Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person is available on Amazon.com and other fine booksellers.

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are you a hypocritical parent?

–By Dr. Sherrie Campbell, PhD

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ou are your child’s first teacher. You teach them to talk and walk, what to eat, how to read and how to bully other children. Wait, what? Children will do what they are taught, and the most powerful parenting doesn’t come through a parent’s words; it comes through the behaviors of the parent.

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Children observe how the adults around them behave, and they take on and repeat those behaviors, even when they have been instructed NOT to. Lead by example. If you don’t want them to hit, don’t hit. If you don’t want them to curse, don’t curse. If you don’t want them to quit, don’t quit. If you want them to be kind to others, be kind to others. Teach them to rise above adversity and animosity and to have a positive outlook when things are bleak. Don’t be a hypocrite. So, are you a hypocritical parent?

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Arguing/fighting:

If parents argue and fight with each other, with others and/or with their children, this is the exact behavior the children will repeat back to the parent and/or others. If handling conflict in this way is the norm for the parent and is justified to the child as ok because they are the adult, the message being sent is “the parent can have the tantrum; the child has to be the adult.” When a child is being attacked in any way, it immediately puts them on the defensive. Emotions are contagious so the child will take on the energy of the parent to defend themselves, and then get in trouble for it. If parents do not want their children to fight and argue, then the parents cannot show them this method of behavior as a viable option by using it themselves. They must demonstrate how to solve their problem without fighting about it.

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Appearance:

All parents, male and female, have a responsibility to dress like adults and model adult behavior, responsibility, elegance, and dignity if these are qualities they want to see in their children. If parents, especially women, are over-sexualized, they cannot expect their children to do, be, or think any differently about themselves. Likewise, boys should dress with pride. If they want to be perceived as a slob, then dressing like a slob is okay. Perception is reality. Have confidence in your appearance.

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Partying:

When the teens are getting grounded for drinking or smoking, this becomes confusing when they witness these same behaviors in their parents. If parents are partiers, the children will see drugs and/or alcohol as feasible options for coping with stress and/or for having fun.

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Procrastination/laziness:

Being a parent includes being a working part of the family when it comes to household duties, chores, and other upkeep issues. If parents are lazy on their time off and are not being a participating

member in the household, children will model this laziness and rebel in having to be responsible in and around the house as well. Parents must demonstrate there is time to rest/play when work (household chores) are done.

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Breaking commitments:

Most parents expect their kids to follow through on their commitments, and yet many parents back out on commitments made to children. When parents don’t keep promises to show up and take part in a child’s life, this teaches children they are not worthy. This lack of commitment can also be demotivating for children and could also elicit rebellion in important areas such as school, sports, chores, and friendships.

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Values:

When children get the message from their parents, “You can be whatever you want to be as long as we agree with it,” this mixed-message interferes with the child’s desires for personal growth.

Parents who encourage independence and self-expression need to do that without, then, preferring their child’s preferences to be the same as theirs—from political beliefs, extra-curricular interests, religious beliefs, sexual preferences, passions, or big picture view-points. Parents are to be guideposts on these real-life matters, but they need to trust that experience is the greatest teacher.

Many parents believe that certain behaviors are exclusive to them because they are the adults. Think about how your actions influence your children and remember that children do what parents do, not what parents say.

I’ve seen an amazing amount of anger and resentment occur in children when they are corrected or get in trouble for doing the things the parents are doing, or act the way the parents act. So, my advice is: Let your children inspire you to be person you want them to be. It’s not too late; you can change, learn and grow together!

Sherrie Campbell, PhD is a veteran, licensed Psychologist with two decades of clinical training and experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services to residents of Yorba Linda, Irvine, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Brea, California. In her private practice, she currently specializes in psychotherapy with adults and teenagers, including marriage and family therapy, grief counseling, childhood trauma, sexual issues, personality disorders, and illness. She has helped individuals manage their highest high and survive their lowest low—from winning the lottery to the death of a child. Her interactive sessions are as unique and impacting as her new book, Loving Yourself : The Mastery of Being Your Own Person.

She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2003 and has regularly contributes to numerous publications, including Intent.com, Beliefnet.com, DrLaura.com and Hitched.com. She is also an inspirational speaker, avid writer and proud mother. She can be reached at Sherriecampbellphd.com.

Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person is available on Amazon.com and other fine booksellers.

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The Pursuit of

Happiness

By Arthur Middleton, M.D., FAPA

We cannot be happy if we expect to live all the time at the highest peak of intensity.

Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony. ~Thomas Merton

ach and every day, clinicians of all disciplines see patients for a variety of ailments, both physical and psychological in nature. The expectation is that the problem will be easily identified and resolved. Many medical issues can be easily addressed and treated, but when the identification of the issue is not easily diagnosed with respect to etiology or cause, it can be accompanied by pain and suffering until proper treatment is rendered. Psychological issues are frequently complex in nature and often do not lend themselves to easy resolution, but the pain and suffering, which can be experienced, also cannot be ignored.

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Psychological “pain” is often a function of severe depression and anxiety. More often than not, psychological pain goes untreated. The net result is a decline in functioning; eating too much or too little, insomnia and dissatisfaction in the work environment, and one’s personal life as examples.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) describes the “Burden of Mental Illness” referencing Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s Disease as significant diseases both nationally and worldwide causing tremendous impact, not only to the individuals affected, but economically as well. A more uncommon term “Frequent Mental Distress” is used to address “quality of life.”

As addressed by the CDC, Frequent Mental Distress (FMD) is defined based on the response to the following quality of life question: “now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past thirty0 days, was your mental health not good?” According to the CDC, Frequent Mental Distress is defined as experiencing fourteen or more days of poor mental health in the past thirty days.

Statistically, using reports from two periods; 1993-2001 and 2003-2006, 9.4% of U.S. adults experienced Frequent Mental Distress during the identified years.

The Miriam-Webster Dictionary defines happiness as “a state of well-being and contentment: joy.” While it may not be a goal that we consciously focus on, it is clearly a state of mind that is desirable, but what exactly is happiness? Is it the opposite of poor mental health or is it something entirely different?

In a New York Times article by Daniel M. Haybron titled: “Happiness and Its Discontents” (April 13, 2014), the author takes on the issue of happiness, asking the question: “What does it mean to be happy?”

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The author goes on to describe the complexity of this issue, recognizing that it is possible to be satisfied with one’s life “even if you feel bad.” The author comes to the conclusion that happiness is a “complex emotional phenomenon,” which he states is “emotional wellbeing.”

It may come as a surprise to some, but it has been possible to identify brain activity that is directly linked to several common emotions, including happiness. In a study that was reported in the American Journal of Psychiatry (1997 July; 154(7): 926-33), it was demonstrated that three emotions; happiness, sadness and disgust, were actually measured in the brain. Using “positron emission tomography,” it was possible to show that happiness was unique as it was associated with greater activity in a particular region of the brain- the ventral mesial frontal cortex. Does this mean that happiness can be achieved by finding a means to stimulate areas of the brain, perhaps by medication? Is happiness the opposite of clinical depression? And finally, do antidepressants make you happy? The following fictional clinical vignette is presented to highlight the complexities of the emotion “happiness.”

JT is a 52 y/o divorced mother of two adult sons.

She works as a substitute teacher in several high schools. While she once enjoyed steady employment teaching economics, several life challenges resulted in a progressive downward spiral in the quality of her life. Marrying at the age of 23 and becoming pregnant shortly afterwards, JT found it difficult to adjust to being a parent while continuing to work. Her husband worked as a truck driver and was rarely home. JT struggled to make ends meet and found that her work did not cover the costs of child care.

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icant depressive episode, which her doctors diagnosed as postpartum depression. JT was treated with psychiatric medications for many years. This included antidepressants such as bupropion or Wellbutrin, sertraline or Zoloft, and fluoxetine or Prozac as examples.

While she did recover from the deep depression that was associated with suicidal thoughts, she never felt normal on medications. Her doctor prescribed aripiprazole or Abilify in combination with an antidepressant, a protocol that is used in treating treatment resistant depression. This led to weight gain, which caused further difficulties.

JT was also in therapy and felt that this was beneficial. An effort was made to reduce her medications, even reaching the point when the antidepressant medications were stopped. JT reluctantly agreed that it was prudent to restart her antidepressant medications when she again experienced a return of her suicidal thoughts. After her marriage collapsed, JT discovered that she was in debt as her husband left her with the house, but also a mortgage that she could not support easily on her salary. But JT persevered and got a second job. Her finances were further improved when she was able to secure a job teaching high school economics.

Despite this improvement, JT never felt that her life was going the way she wanted it. Following several months of calling in sick, JT was offered continued employment, but only as a substitute teacher. JT asked her doctor for a change in her medication feeling that her depression was getting worse. She told her doctor that she simply “wanted to feel happy.” Her psychiatrist encouraged JT to resume therapy, recommending that she go to a therapist who was trained to provide “Mindfulness-Based Therapy.” JT continued see her psychiatrist on a monthly basis for medication monitoring and her therapist on a weekly basis.

Over a period of a year, JT gained in insight, becoming more aware of the negative spirals that were indicative of recurrent depressive episodes. As a result, it became possible for JT to resist negative thoughts, becoming psychologically stronger over time and feeling more positive in her outlook. Two years later, JT is still on antidepressant medication, but she has been able to reduce her therapy to “as-needed.”

She is teaching on a regular basis but is giving consid-

implantable cardioverter-defibrillator eration to getting training in order to be a “crisis counselor.” JT feels that her life has purpose, meaning, and direction. She surprised a co-worker who asked how she was feeling, to which JT responded, “I’m feeling happy.”

Traditional psychotherapies include CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is acknowledged in current psychiatric texts as a newer form of psychotherapy that warrants further study, but has demonstrated effectiveness. As described in a HealthDay release (April 21, 2015) from MedlinePlus (National Institutes of Health / U.S. Library of Medicine), this particular therapy is intended to train the mind and body to respond more constructively to experiences in hopes of preventing another slide into depression.

In a Reuters’ press release titled: Mindfulness Therapy as Good as Medication for Chronic Depression – Study (April 20, 2015), the author, Kate Kelland, described how this particular therapy is being used to treat patients, successfully, for treatment of recurrent depression. The author reported on the results of a study that suggested that this particular therapy was promising as an additional treatment component for patients who have been on multiple medications for chronically recurring depression. In particular, for this therapy the researchers found “little difference in outcomes” when compared to antidepressants.

Many psychiatrists, when asked if they can prescribe a medication that will make a patient feel “happy,” will gently tell the patient that no such medication exists. There are medications that do cause feelings of “well-being” which are abused, leading to problems of addiction or dependency. Prescription medications which are abused include drugs like Oxycontin and Percocet, which can cause feelings of “intense happiness” when taken inappropriately, often in large and dangerous dosage ranges. The bottom line: happiness does not come in a pill.

The pursuit of happiness is a phrase that is familiar. Over time it has been demonstrated that happiness is not necessarily associated with wealth. Even having multiple degrees does not guarantee happiness. In another HealthDay press release from MedlinePlus (National Institutes of Health / U.S. National Library of Medicine): Education Doesn’t Guarantee Happiness, it was reported that people with high levels of mental well-being were more likely to feel happy and contented with their lives because of the way they deal with problems and challenges.

This conclusion was reached by the researchers of a British Study at the University of Warwick. The ability to work through difficult challenges in life and to learn from the experience, gaining insight, can provide the necessary structure to avoid the pitfalls of recurrent depression.

In summary, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia are

major mental health disorders affecting millions of individuals worldwide.

While the field of medicine and psychiatry has advanced significantly with regard to biological therapies, there continues to be a significant population that experiences Frequent Mental Distress or FMD. As defined by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), FMD is the number of days during the past 30 days when ones mental health is “not good.” As we learn more about happiness and sadness we have determined that there are specific regions in the brain associated with happiness and sadness. While medications are indicated for the treatment of depression, these medications do not result in happiness, which is a “complex emotional phenomenon” associated with “life satisfaction.”

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy or MBCT is a “talk therapy” which is proving useful in the treatment of recurrent depression, offering an alternative to medication for some patients. While no medication or therapy can guarantee happiness, the ability to learn from past painful experiences and avoid the slide into recurrent depressions can help one to take control of his or her life and subsequently to enjoy the security of a stable life existence. Happiness is difficult to define, but not hard to miss when it is present.

Mental Health is important and help is always available. If you feel that you need treatment, talk to your healthcare professional.

The following references are provided for the informed consumer: MedlinePlus-U.S. National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health: Mental Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealth.html Medline Plus – U.S. National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health: MindfulnessBased Therapy as Good as Meds for Depression, Study Says http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_152133.html Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration / Center for Mental Health Services: Building Self-esteem https://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA3715/SMA-3715.pdf Dr. Middleton is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, and a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He received his undergraduate training at New York University and an MD degree from Rutgers Medical School. Dr. Middleton completed his psychiatric residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center, in NYC. He is on the honorary medical staff (retired) of Hackensack University Medical Center in NJ, where he is also Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Middleton has been on the voluntary teaching faculty of Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Brown Medical School.

He is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Middleton is retired as an Associate in the Department of Psychiatry in the Geisinger Health System formerly practicing at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Middleton lives in Dingmans Ferry, PA, and Manhattan, NY.

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Gee z er

By Fred Cicetti

[In the last column, we discussed pacemakers. In this one, we’ll continue on the general topic of heart regulation with information about implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.] n implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is like a pacemaker. Both a pacemaker and an ICD are battery-powered devices installed in the chest to deliver electrical impulses to the heart.

In general, a pacemaker is used when the heart beats too slowly; an ICD is used when the heart beats too quickly.

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Pacemakers jog the heart with mild reminders that patients usually can’t feel. Pacemakers are small; some are only as big as a quarter.

The electrical impulses from an ICD can feel like being whacked in the chest. These devices are about the size of a stack of three silver dollars. However, ICD devices today function as both an ICD and a pacemaker.

ICDs monitor for abnormal rhythms and try to correct them.

An ICD can reduce your risk of dying of cardiac arrest by stopping these arrhythmias. ICDs have become standard treatment for anyone who has survived cardiac arrest.

An ICD is considered effective in fighting cardiac arrest more than 9 times out of 10. Only fifteen years ago, few survived this condition.

Cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac death (SCD), is not a heart attack.

However, if you had a heart attack, you can be at risk for SCD. A heart attack happens where there’s a blocked vessel carrying blood to the heart. This condition leads to the damage of heart muscle. The damage may lead to abnormal electrical signals that sometimes cause deadly heart rhythms. An ICD cannot prevent a heart attack.

If you’ve ever watched shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” or “ER,” you’ve probably seen a cliché scene in which a doctor demands electrified paddles to shock a troubled heart. An ICD works inside the chest like these paddles.

ICDs are installed under the skin either under your collarbone or in your abdomen. One or two flexible, insulated wires (leads) run from the ICD through your veins to your heart. The surgery to implant an ICD can be performed with local anesthesia and a sedative. Then you stay in the hospital for a day or two.

Modern ICD devices have an electronic memory that records the electrical patterns of the heart whenever an abnormal heart beat, or arrhythmia occurs. With this information, the electrophysiologist, a specialist in arrhythmias, can study the heart’s activity and ask about other symptoms that may have occurred. This record is available for review during regular checkups by the physician, who can monitor the frequency and severity of problems in the heart’s electrical conduction system that may lead to cardiac arrest or other serious heart disorders.

Like pacemakers, ICDs aren’t affected by normal household appliances, but, if you have one, you should avoid strong magnetic fields. For example, stay away from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. Power machines are dangerous. Don’t go near arc-welding equipment, high-voltage transformers, and motor-generator systems.

If you want to ask a question, write to fred@healthygeezer.com All Rights Reserved © 2015 by Fred Cicetti

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Fostering Positive Behavioral Change in Children “At times, family life can be difficult. Children of today can present a tremendous challenge to parents and caregivers. Dr. Joseph Tellish presents parenting tips each month in this section.

By Joseph A. Tellish, PhD.

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Gardener y this time of the year, gardeners are beginning to see the benefits of their labors. The truly serious gardeners began their efforts in the fall- preparing the soil for spring planting, planning what they would grow, and ordering the seeds. The less prepared gardeners planned their garden in May as they visited the garden shop of retailers or local nurseries, purchasing plants already raised from seeds. And finally there are the least prepared gardeners, who never gave it much thought and went out in June looking for what was left. It could be said that each of these gardeners reflects a type of parent, and each may be able to teach us something. Planting, cultivating, and seeing the fruits of your labor is, after all, not so distant from the role of parent.

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Take the first gardener, the one who planned ahead by selecting the best seed. A parent who followed this model did something quite similar. Of course, they will not make selections from a catalogue; however, they can explore their family history for genetic disorders. That knowledge allows for informed decisions; knowledge of high risk genetic disorders existing in a family allows for a decision to not have a child in order to prevent suffering. The gardener who prepared months in advance offers the parent additional advice. There is no doubt that the gardener also prepared the soil before purchasing the seed, just as the prepared parent would assure their health before the pregnancy.

As the gardener watches over the planted flower or vegetable beds, the parent seeks pre-

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natal care to assure the health of that special seed. When those shoots burst through the ground and start to show, you can measure the pride of the gardener, but the pride is there also for the parent who is starting to “show,” showing the growth of the fetus through that extended abdomen. The parent is also able to see the results of the sonogram, adding to the growing pride. But it is still not over for the gardener, who must now wait for the birth of the flowers or vegetables and be prepared to protect those flowers and vegetables from the weeds that will try to choke the plants or the wildlife that will come in to the garden to consume the gardener’s pride and joy.

Therefore, so must the parent protect their pride and joy from the “weeds” and “wildlife” that will come into their worlds. The gardener’s need to protect will last only months, while the parents need to protect will be a lifetime.

The gardener can rest as the growing season ends; the parent, however, will rest only when their own season of life ends.

What does the second gardener who buys the plants from the nursery have to teach us?

Perhaps here we have an analogy to the parent who adopts. As with the second gardener, the parent who adopts must be as vigilant as the plant is moved from the nursery environment to the new bed. This new environment must be prepared in advance and, as well, as a setting in which weeds and wildlife must be removed.

The adoptive parent, like this second type of gardener, will take pride in what they raised, but unlike the gardener, this parent will need to continue to “weed” and protect from wildlife for a lifetime.

Finally, what lessons are there to learn from the gardener who never planned ahead and

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who has an environment that is likely not well suited to raise any plant? Perhaps the answer can be found in what the garden will produce.

This type of gardener and the “Oh my God I’m pregnant” parent have a great deal in common.

They both have put their future success in danger if they do not take additional measures to compensate for their lack of forethought. They must spend more time in the garden in order to nurture those young plants and to make a difference. And like our earlier gardeners, they, too, will be able to take pride in what they raised.

But if they fail to compensate for their lack of planning, the outcome is likely to be devastating.

All of our gardeners have something to teach parents. Our first gardener can help a parent see the benefit of being prepared to raise a child and the effort that will be required. The second gardener can help us see that having our own child or adopting can be as successful, provided we also prepare and put in the time and effort.

Finally, our last gardener can help any parent realize that it is never too late, provided you are willing to put in the extra effort and take the time.

Any gardener can also teach parents that sometimes all of the effort, all of the time, and all of the protecting can be overcome in a single moment as a hurricane blows through the garden. The damage or worse yet, the loss of life is tragic, and some gardeners never overcome this disaster. Likewise, some parents may not survive the tragedy of war, drive-by shooting, overdose, auto accident, or disease that takes their child. Those who do survive will carry the scars of their loss forever, remembering so many stories, so many incidents, and every birthday.

If as a parent you feel your survival threatened, please seek out professional help. Look in the telephone book for a mental health agency or private mental health provider.

Dr. Tellish holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Scranton and a doctoral degree in Psychology from the University of Maine, Orono. He has practiced as a Psychologist in Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Wayne Counties for over thirty years, specializing in children and adolescent mental health and developmental disorders. Before returning to this area he was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Norwich University in Vermont.

At present he is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Scranton in the Department of Psychology. Dr. Tellish and his wife are the parents of seven children, four of whom are adopted. They also have eight grandchildren.

your hearing

wellness

ARE YOU TALKING TO ME? –By Harry Ballard H.I.S.

Modern Hearing Problems and Solutions SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS If your hearing was lost suddenly, or has been lost over time, you will not hear again like you once did with normal hearing. Focus on your improvement, not on those negative times when your hearing aids don’t let you hear what you want to hear. Your hearing aid’s job is to help you hear better, not perfectly.

The ‘tinny’ or mechanical sounds you hear are normal. These are the soft, high frequency sounds you have been missing. Your hearing aids are giving these sounds back to you. This may be bothersome at first, but better understanding comes from letting you hear them. Be patient while your brain gets reacquainted with these sounds.

At first, your voice may sound strange to you. Some wearers say that in the beginning they sound like they are in a barrel. In time, it will sound natural.

Background noise is normal.

Normal-hearing people hear it, too.

Don’t give up on hearing aids because noise bothers you. Better hearing will require you to put up with a few inconveniences.

Buying hearing aids won’t give you instant gratification. There is a learning curve, which usually takes from six weeks to six months. Success comes from practice and a commitment to wear them all your waking hours. If you purchase a custom hearing instrument, designed to fit your ear, you will likely need to have some adjustments to make it a better fit. Stick with it. You will succeed.

Should your hearing aids ever stop working, do not be alarmed. This is normal. The inner ear canal is 100 percent humidity and remains a constant 98 degrees. Earwax is a combination of salt and corrosive body acid.

These conditions are harmful to electronics, but it is in this environment that hearing aids must perform. You will need to bring them in for routine professional care.

THE REWARDS FOR STICKING WITH THE PLAN ARE TRULY WORTH THE EFFORT There is a common discipline followed by all men and women who successfully make the transition to hearing aids. It is called practice. It is an investment that will cost you time and patience. It is an investment that usually begins to pay dividends within 45 days. Once you have logged the sufficient number of hours for our brain to re-acclimate to ambient sounds, you will be able to go on with your life without thinking so much about your hearing.

While we encourage new users to start at a slow pace at home, your ultimate goal should be to use your hearing aids all day, every day. This includes times when it is quiet, times when it is noisy, and times when you may think you don’t need to be wearing them. Unless your hearing aids become part of your habit through daily use, your brain will not be stimulated long enough to learn to interpret the true sounds of your world.

After you have completed your initial week to two weeks of gradual hearing aid use, you should put your hearing aids on first thing when you wake up and take them out at bedtime. It is a mistake to only wear them when you go out to social functions because your brain will be flooded and startled by unfamiliar ambient sounds.

Be patient and don’t give up.

Retreat temporarily if you become tired, but don’t quit. Keep working––it will become easy. Call us whenever you need help or encouragement.

Please stay in contact with us on any concern you have about excessive loudness or lack of perceived benefit.

On average, new hearing aid users should come back three or four times during the first thirty days for us to make adjustments, check your progress, and help you over the tough spots.

We strongly encourage anyone who is concerned about their hearing to seek professional advice and have a comprehensive hearing exam. If you are experiencing problems with your ears or hearing, please call Modern Hearing Aid Solutions at 570-689-2712. We feature a range of hearing aid packages and the most advanced hearing test to best serve you and your ears.

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summer

feature lake region’s events biggest event of the year

Wally Lake Fest 2015 – August 28th-30th

Celebrating the BIG Lake in a BIG Way The highly anticipated 6th Annual Wally Lake Fest is just weeks away and excitement is mounting for this three day festival of summer fun on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack and throughout the Lake Region with a multitude of activities for people of all ages, from sailboat rides, a boat parade, and hydroelectric dam tours to an open market fair, a tour de towpath bike ride, and a family activity spot.

– By Allison Mowatt

Wally Lake Fest takes place August 28th through the 30th, and it’s considered the biggest festival celebrating the Big Lake and the tail end of the summer season. Residents and visitors flock to the shores and glistening waters to participate in the many scheduled water activities and have a blast on dry land.

Mark your calendars and get ready for non-stop action. It’s shaping up to be the best year yet with Yoga at Lacawac Sanctuary, a “Hemlock Hollow School 1890 Experience,” Wally Fest Express The Stourbridge Line Train, rides, free shuttle buses, and even more live music and entertainment.

The Yoga at Lacawac takes place on Saturday at noon and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. People can enjoy a restorative yoga session with Diane Rixner on Lacawac Sanctuary’s serene grounds. Classes are $8. For registration information and the option to include reiki sessions and overnight accommodations, visit Lacawac Sanctuary’s website or call (570) 689-9494.

The “Hemlock Hollow School 1890 Experience” is in memory of beloved local historian and educator, Thomas H. Kennedy. From 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, relive what it was like to be a student in 1890 under the tutelage of the School Master (played by Sandy Gabrielson). School is in session on the hour from noon to 4:30 p.m. This event also includes free horse drawn wagon rides and petting zoo provided by Black Horse Farms.

In addition, the fun also encompasses period themed actors, activities, food, popcorn, cotton candy, a flea market, and face painting. The “Hemlock Hollow School 1890 Experience” is at 1202 Avoy Road in Lakeville. For more information, call (570) 226-2200.

Also on Saturday, festival goers can take a ride on the historic Stourbridge Line between 5 and 8 p.m. Travel to Hawley in style, just in time for the evening’s activities. At 4 p.m., climb aboard the train in Honesdale and enjoy a leisurely ride to downtown Hawley. The train departs Hawley at 7 p.m. to head back to Honesdale.

There is plenty of live entertainment throughout the weekend. Laugh your heart out with the comedy, Arsenic & Old Lace, held at The Ritz Company Playhouse in Hawley all three nights, beginning at 8 p.m. Enjoy The Young Geezers American Music Concert at the Carriage House at Lacawac Sanctuary on Sunday at 3 p.m. Listen to this melodic folk, gospel and bluegrass trio, who’ve been playing at Lacawac for the past six years.

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Wallypalooza, formerly known as “Battle of the Bands,” debuted three years ago and was a big hit.

On Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., a couple of bands perform right on the water on top of a floating stage in front of Dike and Visitors Center. The bands scheduled are Eric Rudy & Friends (rock and roll and classic rock) and Barely Covered (Jimmy Buffet inspired music).

People are invited to drop anchor and listen on the lake from their boats, lie out on the Dike while soaking up the sun and tunes, or cruise the lake on a rented kayak or stand up paddleboard (SUP) provided by Wallenpaupack Boat Tour and Boat Rentals. One hour is $10 and is based on availability. In addition, there will be a tent and chairs set up at the beach for people to sit and listen to the bands in comfort.

The kids love the Family Activity Spot at Gresham’s Landing, which takes place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both days, there will be two Pirate Ship Bounce Houses, a slide, face painting, kids tattoos, balloons, and a variety of local discounts.

Other exciting events lined up are the Friends and Family Open House at Miss Elly’s Antiques/The Village Bath on Church Street in Hawley, held on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with complimentary refreshments, discounts, and other fun things in-store, the Motorcycle “Ride for the Lake” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wallenpaupack Area High School, the Boat, Watercraft and Outdoor Show on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., also at the high school with displays exhibits, food stands, and free face painting, and plenty of live music at area restaurants and more.

To make it possible for people to get the most out of their Wally Lake Fest experience, multiple free shuttle buses will run throughout the weekend, making a variety of stops.

Wally Lake Fest is proudly hosted by the Downtown Hawley Partnership and presented by Lighthouse Harbor Marina.

For more information, pick up a Wally Lake Fest brochure at the Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center and other area businesses. The brochure lists the complete schedule of events for the entire weekend. Additional details and daily updates are posted on the website, www.wallylakefest.com, and the Facebook page, so be sure to check it out at www.facebook.com/wallylakefest.

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summer

the stinkiest festival around

Pocono Garlic Festival ow celebrating its 21st year, the Pocono Garlic Festival is a Labor Day weekend must do that is held at Shawnee Ski Mountain area. Proud to be known as the “stinkiest” festival for two decades, the event attracts thousands of foul-mouthed diners seeking something reeking of garlic, and each year this festival happily delivers.

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Attendees can expect a gastronomic garlic extravagance that can boast one of a kind garlic laced prepared foods, art, regional garlic to buy, growing seminars, and even daily garlic eating contests. (Last year's winner ate 4.5 ounces of garlic within a minute.) The festival is also proud to be highlighting our local restaurants by hosting its second “Chopped Style” Cooking Competition and a newly added local Fire Company Grill Off. This year, there will be just about sixty vendors paying tribute to the stinky stuff to eat in, take out, or just bask in the beauty of it. The two-day event has patrons consuming everything from the traditional garlic pull pork to the not so common garlic chocolate chip cookies. Love of garlic is very apparent with those who make this a regular pilgrimage to purchase the specialty food items only found at the Pocono Garlic Festival.

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“People get really passionate about garlic. It’s infused in most everyone's culture. If you really think about it, you can find garlic in just about every ethnic dish you can imagine: Mexican, Italian, Polish, Regional American, Thai, Greek; the list is too long to mention all, but it is a common dominator when you think about a delicious meal. I believe it’s a recipe of longevity for the Pocono Garlic Festival. Where else can taste your way around the world in just one day?!” exclaimed Sharon Rothman, 2015 PGF Communications Manager. “As every year, the festival tries to focus on highlighting local businesses.

We are happy to announce some new to the line up are Garlic cupcakes from Kitchen Chemistry, Vegetarian Dishes by Quench, Garlic Scones by Cafe Duet, all from Stroudsburg, PA.” The festival prides itself on good old family fun, and with the price of admission, people can enjoy three stages of continuous entertainment, which include local musicians, local performers, magicians, a petting zoo, a children fun area, education seminars, live native animal shows, as well as hands-on artisans' demonstrations hosted by Peter’s Valley Crafts School.

Local garlic growers began the festival in conjunction with the region's annual garlic harvest. Many festival goers continue to look forward to products produced by some of area Pennsylvania farms that founded the event. Patrons look forward each season to purchasing locally harvested hardback garlic, as well as locally produced products such as Rolling Hills Farm of Salyorsburg Original Garlic Vinegar, Knob View Farms of Cherry Valley garlic salt, Mountaindale Farms Garple (maple syrup infused garlic vinegar) and Josie Porter Farms garlic starter kits.

PGF founder and Brookside Farmer Carl Andrews exclaimed, “It’s amazing how large it grew from the

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just four farm stands; I never imagined it could be this big.” Andrew explained that the notion of the festival started one year that there was a bumper crop of garlic, which blossomed into the first festival in the back of St. Luke’s Church parking lot in Stroudsburg. He said, “We knew we had something because each year more people came for more garlic, and every year we sold out.” Although Andrews no longer has a farm stand at the festival, he is still part of the PGF and can be found at the information booth during the event. This year there will be sixteen regional farmers selling some unique and organic hard neck varieties that include names like Music, Legacy, Spanish Roja, Italian Purple, and German White garlic.

Roman Osadca is a New Jersey garlic farmer and has been part of the festival for over a decade.

Osadca will be hosting a garlic growing tips seminar in their education tent. “I think that the festival infrastructure, program, and events get better and smoother each year; we just have a lot of fun with it.”

Osadca's favorite garlic advice to gardeners: “Garlics from all over the world do well in Northwestern New Jersey soils and climate. Some need several years to acclimate and grow well. Just be patient.”

The two days of extraordinary garlic laced festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and 6th, Labor Day Weekend. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. daily.

Visit www.poconogarlic.com to find out more information on entertainment schedules, food vendors, and local farms participating. Tickets can be purchased in advance online with considerable savings, Two Day Pass is $15.00 and One Day Adult $9.00/ Children $7.50 and under 4 FREE. During the event, at gate prices for general Admission are $12.50,Two Day Pass $17.00 and Children (ages 5-12) $ 8.50.

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reflections

from inside

“Living on the Edge” Reflections of a Prison Inmate

By Terry Mooney

his mother of four is now in her early thirties and has learned some hard lessons. Almost drowning in an icy lake and later getting hooked on heroin, she’s realizing how little she has valued life and her necessary place in it, both for her sake and her children’s.

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My Story I was born and raised in an old, small resort town in the Pocono Mountains. I remember the winters were very desolate, very boring. We had to look for things to do. We would venture out to find excitement, walking, sledding, ice skating on the frozen lakes. One day, when I was about eight years old, the ice gave way, sending my friend and me into the freezing water. Luckily, her brother was on the shore and rescued us both. I look back and notice how I’ve always pushed the excitement to the limit, never anticipating the potential danger.

My mom drank incessantly, but she never missed a day’s work. I barely knew my father. I remember him coming to pick me up for the weekend; then I wouldn’t see him for another six years. My mom and I were never close either. At sixteen, she got pregnant with me and her mother made her go away to hide it. She put me up for adoption, then decided to keep me because my grandfather felt it was wrong not to. My adoptive parents had already named me, but my mom won me back seventeen months later.

She married my stepdad when I was about seven or eight years old, and so I have one stepsister. He chose to abuse me, but left my stepsister alone. I guess it was because I wasn’t his child. I started running away when I was fourteen. When I called the state police and told them what was going on, I thought they would arrest him, but instead they took me back home. Of course, my mom denied everything, and called me a liar. So I began running away on a regular basis until my mother’s twin sister took me in. You see, he’d raped her too.

Periodically, my mom would show up with new clothes for me, trying to keep up appearances that we were a family. I wouldn’t wear any of it. In school, I was president of the student council, got straight As and was homecoming queen. I never felt good enough. At fifteen, I was in foster care because I was still running away, even from my aunt’s house because my mother kept showing up to take me home, despite knowing that my stepfather was abusing me.

I knew a boy that was eighteen and working as a mechanic. I became pregnant, and initially he stuck by me. My mother didn’t like that. No one was going to show her up. On the day of my labor, she and my stepdad showed up and told him to leave without explanation, and his protests were ignored. I moved around after that which made it difficult for him to find me.

Living with a friend, I continued with high school while the baby was in daycare. I waitressed most of the night, never seeing my child, and something had to give. I quit school. At twenty, I met my husband at work, and fell in love. My whole life changed. We had family dinners, sat on the couch watching movies. I’d never had a family life, and it was the best thing ever.

Doing tree work, he fell hard and injured his back. They prescribed opiates for the pain and he just kept taking more and more of them. It led to heroin. We had three children together, now a total of four, and I was the sole wage earner.

Then I got pregnant again. Not planned, this pregnancy was deemed too dangerous to carry to term, and so it was terminated, sending me into a tailspin. I felt like I had taken the life of my own child, refusing to accept that it was a medical emergency; that it was my life or the baby’s.

I wouldn’t leave my room, wouldn’t eat, and didn’t work.

One day, a girlfriend of mine showed up at the house and,

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seeing the condition I was in, handed me half a bag of heroin saying, “Here, take this.” I sniffed it and all my troubles went away. I no longer felt the hurt, no longer cared about the state of my marriage or the condition of my husband. I worked like a demon with boundless energy.

Now I’m supporting my habit and his, and I’m the only one working, including overtime. There were times that, after I paid the bills, there was nothing left over for the drug. I became dope sick until the next paycheck when I could get well again. This went on for years.

Inevitably, my husband was arrested for writing bad checks and went to prison. That’s when I left him. I stopped doing heroin then, and moved to another town. Life was good for me and my children for about two years, and then he got out of prison, just showing up at my door. Because he is the kids’ dad, I couldn’t shut the door in his face. I would let him sleep on the couch, which ruined many of my attempts at relationships with other men. No one supported me in allowing him to stay; they felt that he was the devil.

He came and went as he pleased. Women would show up at my house with babies that they said were his. He was high all the time. It got to the point where I just caved in and, instead of seeking help, I too went back to the drugs.

I never stopped working. My landlord became like a father to me and a grandfather to my kids, and suddenly became ill. He would send me to the store with his debit card for groceries and I thought nothing of it. One day, he was at the doctor and the utility company came to shut off his electric. So I wrote a check from his account to keep the lights on, signing his name. He didn’t have a problem with it but the bank did.

Months later, the state police contacted me to meet them at the magistrate’s office as soon as possible. I was arraigned on the spot and bail was set. I went straight to jail. While I did my eight months for forgery, my husband stayed with the kids in the house. While I was away, my landlord died. Upon release, I went back to the house, and my husband was still using drugs. I did really well in the beginning, fulfilling my parole obligations, not using.

One month after I was released, my P.O. called me to say that my parole was being revoked because the executor of his estate did not want a parolee living there. I felt such helplessness and anxiety that I went back to my old remedy. The next day, my P.O. showed up at my house to tell me good news.

She’d thought it over and decided to give me a chance to find another place to live. It was too late. I tested dirty for drugs and that sealed my fate. Parole was revoked and I was sent back to jail.

For the next three months in the Pike County Correctional Facility, I am faithfully attending programs and have begun working on my GED, a program the facility offers to provide inmates with tutoring and the exams to obtain the certificate while incarcerated. The difference I feel this time is that I’ve had enough of suffering. I realize that I’ve never focused on myself and my own healing, always worried about everyone else and driving myself into the ground. Until now, I haven’t weighed the consequences of my actions before I take them.

I’m setting boundaries for myself that were never set for me as a child, leading me to do everything in excess, whether it be testing the ice on the lake or using drugs as an illusion of coping. I am beginning to feel a peace and balance for the first time ever. The only excitement I feel now is the thought of going home to my family, for good.

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Shaping the Next Generation of

Scientists –By Dr. Lesley Knoll & Jenna Mauder

ust as Northeastern Pennsylvania residents and tourists enjoy the forests and lakes of the region, so do many students learning about environmental science and ecology. Lacawac Sanctuary, a nature preserve, biological field station, and environmental education center located on the southwestern shores of Lake Wallenpaupack, has been educating and hosting students of all ages for decades. Lacawac was founded in 1966 with the mission of “Research, Education, and Preservation” and includes a well-protected glacial lake, more than 500 acres of forest, hiking trails, and historic buildings. Historically, these features have made Lacawac an ideal outdoor learning laboratory, and the long-standing tradition of educating students from kindergarten through graduate school continues today. Lake Lacawac, a small glacial lake with limited human impact, provides a rare chance to study an unexploited water body. As a National Natural Landmark, many scientists consider the lake as a model “living laboratory” because the sanctuary owns its watershed and traditional recreation is not permitted. This remarkable lake is used to better understand how environmental stressors are impacting lakes in Pennsylvania and beyond.

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As part of a global network of lakes, GLEON (Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network, www.gleon.org), Lake Lacawac is helping scientists across the globe answer important questions about lakes in a changing environment.

Lacawac is often selected as a location for regional universities and colleges looking for a place to study the natural environment or to bring a class for a field trip. Lodging is available in the Historic Great Camp, which was built in 1903 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A new laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, supported by funding from the National Science Foundation, opened this spring.

Undergraduate and graduate students from Miami University in Ohio, Bloomsburg University, Drexel University, Keystone College, Wilkes University, Lehigh University, and Dickinson College have already enjoyed the new facility and updated equipment. The Dr. Susan S. Kilham Environmental Laboratory includes scales and meters for measuring plankton and water quality parameters, as well as an analytical pure water system. Traditionally, as Dr. Kilham recalls, professors had to bring all of their own equipment and water for taking samples and complete a majority of their research back at their home school. Today, Lacawac’s facilities are set up to meet the demands of our visiting and resident researchers with four-season access to the environmental laboratory.

To expand student and scientific opportunities, a consortium of partnering universities and colleges, local school districts, other non-profits, and

corporations was created to support environmental research and education. As part of the consortium, university-age students are trained on how to use some of the newest environmental instruments and techniques. Several internships are available each year, and these often include field research experiences. Regional school districts involved in the consortium can provide their high school students with unique educational and career pathways, a chance to interact with faculty at leading universities, and opportunities typically not available to high school students. As the consortium continues to grow, so will the opportunities for students. Through research and education experiences, college level and high school students are able to get the types of hands-on experiences that will help them to become professional environmental scientists.

Grade school students also have a chance to experience natural science at Lacawac Sanctuary.

Through the popular summer programming series or the new field explorations and watershed curriculums, school-age students can learn about the unique and diverse habitats and natural resources of the region. By partnering with land trusts and other private land owners, we are able to provide hands-on, educational, fun learning experiences closer to the schools we serve, providing a valuable savings in transportation costs. Weekly summer day camps are being developed to meet the growing needs of quality programs for this region’s resident and visiting children, as the annual Summer Nature Series for Kids has proven the community values environmental studies and

outdoor exploration. Lacawac offers programming for the whole family from toddlers to adults. Visit our website for a full list of programs and events.

Many visitors to Lacawac also enjoy learning about the historical structures and significance of the site. Historical tours can be arranged by appointment. Numerous hiking trails and interpretive signs allow Lacawac visitors to learn about the sanctuary, including the animal and plant life. The Lake Lacawac Trail provides a beautiful view of Lake Lacawac while the Big Lake Trail offers a chance to experience Lake Wallenpaupack along a stretch of undeveloped shoreline. Visit lacawac.org for more about our rich history in research, education and preservation.

About the author and organization Dr. Lesley Knoll (Lesley.knoll@lacawac.org) is the Director of Research and Education at Lacawac Sanctuary and is responsible for scientific research and high education groups. She received her PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology from Miami University.

Jenna Mauder (educator@lacawac.org) is the on-site naturalist and environmental educator responsible for K-12, public and volunteer outreach. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University.

Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to the partnership of the preservation of the natural environment, public education and scientific research.

It is supported by membership, donations, and grants. The public is invited to visit the sanctuary to hike and explore its various nature trails and to participate in the numerous educational and outdoor programs offered on the site. For more information about membership, program offerings, or the consortium call 570-689-9494 or visit www.lacawac.org.

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money

interest rates

“All About them

RATES:”

Charles Curtin, JD, LLM – Trust Officer, The Honesdale National Bank

he other day I learned that the last time interest rates went up the iPhone was not even on the market. That was in June 2006. It was back when people actually talked to each other at the dinner table instead of staring at their mobile devices the whole meal. The horror! I know the news media has squawked ad nauseam that an interest rate hike is imminent. I, as a born contrarian, am skeptical of anything I read and hear, but given the media maelstrom and the Federal Reserve’s recent public posturing, I feel there is some credence to the notion that there will be an interest rate modification rather soon. To my gut, it is not a matter of if, but when, we will see rates go higher.

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In theory, an interest rate increase is a good thing. It is an indicator that the economy has improved to a point where it is growing and healthy. The Federal Reserve System, the governmental organization that sets interest rates, makes adjustments upward to tame inflation and slow the economy down. However, when interest rates increase, certain sectors of your investment portfolio may be affected negatively. If you have read this column in the past, I preach patience when investing and not caring about the day to day fluctuations of the financial markets.

So, it could be perceived as hypocritical of me to suggest a few strategies to position your portfolio in anticipation of a change. I acknowledge and recognize that perception, but patience is not the same thing as complacency, and in my opinion (which I normally agree with) the following few simple tips could help your portfolio prepare for the inevitable move in rates.

First, begin to reduce the length /term of your portfolio’s bond holdings. Long-term bonds (7-10 year maturities) normally pay a higher interest rate, but the underlying price is also more sensitive to interest rate hikes. This is because when rates rise, the price of an existing bond on the open market is discounted for each period a higher interest rate could have been earned on a newly issued bond available for purchase. Thus, an existing bond of longer duration will have more periods until maturity, and therefore, see more significant price fluctuations.

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By positioning your portfolio out of long-term bonds into bonds of shorter maturities with lower yields before an interest rate adjustment, you reduce the portfolio’s potential for loss of value in its bond holdings.

Most portfolios contain both fixed income investments (i.e., bonds or CDs) and stocks to achieve that magical diversification. Yet, in the realm of fixed income, not all products are created equal. Some fixed income investments are not as interest rate sensitive as others. For instance, floating rate bonds use a “coupon” with a variable interest rate that periodically resets relative to its chosen benchmark. For simple people like me, that means the pay back rate on a floating rate bond rises and falls with the movement of overall rates. The periodical resetting feature of floating rate bonds insulates these investments from the risk of experiencing a precipitous decline in value when interest rates go higher. Currently, there are several floating rate mutual funds available on the market, and they could be a good investment choice for your portfolio before rates adjust.

After the great recession of 2008, financial institutions, particularly big banks, earned a consumer approval rating lower than Comcast and Tom Brady. That is pretty low.

Every day, investors are skeptical of the business and their practices. Yet, the stock price of many banks will see an increase in value when rates go up. Banks make money on the difference/spread between the interest rate they pay from their Federal Reserve borrowings and the interest rate they charge consumers for various loans. The greater the spread, the more the bank will earn in revenue. As a result of more revenue, the banks’ stock values, in turn, should go up. Note not all banks will flourish when rates go up, but the financial industry as a whole will likely see gains. A diverse investment in a slew of banks could be a shrewd choice for your portfolio.

These tips are not the only potential strategies known to position your portfolio in advance of an interest rate hike.

There are several others. If you are interested in developing a plan of your own, please contact one of the many great local financial advisors here in Northeastern Pennsylvania because as I like to say, “local advice is often the best advice.”

The Honesdale National Bank and its employees do not render legal, tax, or accounting advice. Accordingly, you and your attorneys and accountants are ultimately responsible for determining the legal, tax, and accounting consequences of any suggestions offered herein. Furthermore, all decisions regarding financial, tax, and estate planning will ultimately rest with you and your legal, tax, and accounting advisors. Any description pertaining to federal taxation contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you or any other person, for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.

This disclosure is made in accordance with the rules of Treasury Department Circular 230 governing standards of practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

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money

Estate Planning Strategies:

Not for Just the Wealthy Regardless of what your estate may be worth, you need to plan!

–Provided by Michael Krupa

f you are not confident about whether your family would have to pay federal estate taxes if you died tomorrow, chances are you can gain confidence. Unless your estate is worth more than $5,340,000 in 2014, it won’t incur federal estate taxes. (If you’re married and federal estate taxes remain a concern, keep in mind that proper planning may allow you and your spouse to shield up to $10,680,000 from these taxes.)

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If federal estate taxes aren’t an issue, you may be wondering whether you need to bother with estate planning. The answer: Yes, you do. Here are three reasons why: First, many states impose their own estate or inheritance taxes that kick in at lower levels than the federal estate tax and may affect your family.

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Second, estate planning is about more than what happens after you die. Documents such as a durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, and living will help protect you and your assets if you should become incapacitated and need someone to make decisions for you while you’re still alive.

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Third, an estate plan strategy helps ensure your assets – no matter how much or little you may have – are distributed according to your wishes. If you die without a plan, your state’s laws will dictate who gets your assets, which is unlikely to match your wishes. Take something as simple as a savings account.

If it’s held in your name alone, the probate court will determine what happens to that money – regardless of the fact you told one of your children, for example, that he or she would get it.

A good place to begin is by finding an estate planning attorney licensed to practice in your state. Ask friends, relatives, your Financial Advisor, etc., for references, and find one you’re comfortable working with.

One essential estate planning document is a will that spells out whom you want to get your assets, like that savings account

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or the vintage sports car, titled in your name, that you and your daughter restored and you want her to receive.

Keep in mind that you probably have accounts, such as a 401(k) and IRA, insurance policies, and annuities that include beneficiary designations. These designations supersede what you indicate in your will. In other words, your will may say your 401(k) should be distributed evenly among your children, but if the beneficiary designation on the account indicates that it’s to go to your ex-spouse, your exspouse will get the account. That’s why it’s essential to regularly review your beneficiary designations to ensure they are up-to-date and align with your overall estate plan.

Although a will needs to be filed with the probate court after your death to be effective, using a trust can help you avoid probate, pass your assets as you intend, and keep matters private. (Probate is a public process.) Various kinds of trusts can provide for continued management of your investments if you become incapacitated, ensure your assets are distributed in an orderly fashion when you die, plan for minor and/or incapacitated children, and fulfill your charitable goals. You’ll want to talk with your attorney about the type of trust that best meets your and your family’s needs.

For more information on estate planning strategies, contact Wells Fargo Advisors.

Trust services available through banking and trust affiliates in addition to nonaffiliated companies of Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide legal or tax advice.

Be sure to consult your own tax and legal advisors before taking any action that could have tax consequences. Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice law in your state.

This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Michael J Krupa, Krupa Wealth Management, 614 Church Street, Honesdale PA 570-253-0121.

Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE.

Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Krupa Wealth Mangement is a separate entity from WFAFN. ©2014 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.

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book/film corner

INSIDE OUT

Pig Kahuna: Who’s That Pig? Written by Jennifer Sattler Reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer

here was a new kid in your playgroup today, and he’s kind of weird. He’s loud, for one thing. He’s always yelling and he acts goofy. Other kids seemed to think he was nice, but you can’t imagine ever playing with him.

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Maybe he was looking for attention.

Maybe you’re more the quiet type.

Or, as in the new book, “Pig Kahuna: Who’s That Pig?” by Jennifer Sattler, maybe you just don’t know him very well.

Just like every other Monday in every ordinary week, Fergus and Dink were at the beach. They were collecting seashells and building sand castles when they noticed something that was “anything but ordinary.”

It was a girl pig, and she was quite fashion-forward in a striped-and-leopard tutu-swimsuit and rhinestone sunglasses. She was making “sand angels” and whistling a tune. And, as Dink noticed, she was very good at standing on her head.

He wanted to go say hello, but Fergus wasn’t so sure. The girl pig looked like she just wanted to be left alone. Certainly, that’s what Fergus wanted, but Dink ran over to the new pig and introduced himself. She answered “hello” in three different languages, and said her name was Tallulah… then she started walking with Dink and they were coming toward Fergus!

That made Fergus very nervous. He tried to pretend that he was looking for something in the sand, but Tallulah started showing off and Fergus didn’t know what to say. He wasn’t happy that Dink asked her to play with them, but Fergus was a good sport. It did hurt his feelings when they kind of ignored him, though.

But then – while he was feeling rather awkward and out-of-sorts – Fergus spotted something in the sand. It was a crab that had somehow gotten turned on its back, and crabs hate that. Dink saw it, too, but he didn’t know what to do. Tallulah really didn’t, either, but she said crabs were very good dancers.

Fergus didn’t care about dancing. He didn’t want to touch the crab, but it needed help and Fergus knew that this was a good chance to save the day…

Everybody likes to be liked, whether on social media or in person – although there’s such a thing as trying too hard, which can be awkward.

That’s even true when you’re porcine, as your child will see in “Pig Kahuna: Who’s That Pig?” Even kids who are brimming with self-confidence will understand how Fergus Pig feels when presented with someone who seems to outshine him.

Author Jennifer Sattler does a great job conveying that in her words, but her illustrations really bring it home: Fergus has the most appealing facial expressions, telling us exactly what he’s thinking. Add Dink’s earnest friendliness and Tallulah’s hilarious eccentricities, and there you have a winner.

While this book is meant for children ages 3 to 5, I think slightly older kids will get a kick out of it, too. When it’s read-to-me time, in fact, “Pig Kahuna: Who’s That Pig?” is a book they’ll yell for.

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Pixar’s latest animated feature is fresh, funny, wise, sweet, gorgeous to look at and, for a “kid-pic,” quite high concept. On one easily accessible level, Inside Out, directed by Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen, is simply a tale about cute mini-people who have to get shiny objects from Point A to Point B through a kooky, colorful landscape. This action mostly takes place inside a girl’s brain, as her anthropomorphized emotions work to keep her stable and happy after she endures a traumatic move to a new city.

But Inside Out is also a loopy, satisfying deep dive into the metaphysics of what it means to be — the unseeable, complex, intertwined, ever-evolving self that is thoughts, memories, dreams, and emotions. Here, memories are colored marbles to be stored, retrieved, or tossed into a bottomless pit. Out-of-balance emotions shut off access to “lands” such as “family” or “friends.”

In the outside world, there’s young Riley (voice of Kaitlyn Dias), trying to make sense of her warring emotions and troubled memories, a necessary and somewhat bittersweet step on her journey from child to young adult. But none of this is as serious as it sounds — Inside Out is bright and lively, and should delight kids and adults alike. out of 4

ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL This quirky coming-of-age, coming-to-term-with-death teen dramedy unfolds via a collection of intertitles, animated bits, films-withinthe-film, and straightforward narrative exposition. The film, directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, charts the senior year of Greg (Thomas Mann), the narrator of the opening. Greg enjoys a relatively placid existence, staying under the radar at high school and, with his best bud, Earl (RJ Cyler), making goofy parody films of art house classics (“My Dinner With Andre the Giant,” “A Sockwork Orange”). Then, Greg gets an order from his mom to hang out with a classmate, Rachel (Olivia Cooke), who has leukemia. Or has Greg puts it: “Day One of Doomed Friendship.”

Fortunately, it’s not, as Greg explains, “a touching romantic story,” and what develops is that rarer bird among teen films: a friendship.

Me and Earl is often refreshingly off-beat, though not entirely free of the genre’s tropes (high school cliques, guys oogling girls, the adorable sweet guy who is blind to his own charms). It strives to be funny about serious topics — from survivable miseries like adolescence and college applications to heart-busters like untimely death — while still acknowledging their gravity, and it mostly succeeds. You will chuckle frequently, but packing a hankie is still a good idea. out of 4

All of these ran previously in the Pittsburgh City Paper.

pocono secrets

Mildred’s Lane –By LA Guzda

f you are an artist, you’ll want to read this. If you are an aspiring artist, you really want to read this. If you are a member of the human community dedicated to an adventure in consciousness, you definitely want to read this!

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It started with a conversation. I was talking to my friend, Joan Santo, co-owner of Narrowsburg Fine Wine & Spirits. She was telling me about an exciting new event taking place on October 10th – The First Annual Honey Bee Festival. Joan was so excited about those already committed to the event, including many bee keepers and honey producers. “In fact, the largest distributor of organic honey that comes from Hawaii will be attending.” … “What?”

“Yes, it’s a family owned business and his sister has an art community just across the river.” … “What?”

MILDRED’S LANE is a rustic, 96-acre site deep in the woods of rural northeastern Pennsylvania, just across the river from Narrowsburg. It is an ongoing collaboration between J. Morgan Puett, Mark Dion, their son, Grey Rabbit Puett, and their friends and colleagues. It is a home and an experiment in living. The entire site has become a living museum, or rather – a new contemporary art complex(ity).

In 1902, Mildred Steffens was born in a tiny farmhouse that was a homestead dating back at least to the 1830’s. She was one of nine siblings, but only she lived and farmed there for her full 86 years. The original farmhouse where Mildred lived is now the site of The Mildred’s Lane Historical Society and Museum.

The core of the practice and the educational philosophy at Mildred’s Lane is an attempt to collectively create new modes of being in the world — this idea incorporates questions of relationship to the environment, systems of labor, forms of dwelling, clothing apparatuses, and inventive domesticating- all of which are form and ethics of comportment — and are embodied in workstyles.

I don’t know why I had the impression that J. Morgan Puett was an elderly woman, so I was surprised when this quirky and charming young woman arrived, dressed with artistic flair, cradling a crutch under one arm. Healing from a broken leg, we sat in the Main Street studio of the Mildred Complex(ity), as she began to wax poetic describing her source of inspiration for Mildred’s Lane. Her passion is infectious.

Morgan, along with Mark Dion, began developing Mildred’s Lane over fifteen years ago. “Artists created this world. Artists are the great innovators of the world.” This art experiment as a Workstyle has a focus on inspiration and innovation for change.

did you know?

Raised in South Georgia, J. Morgan Puett hails from an artistic family. Her talents have been expressed through architecture, interiors, fashion, film, and art installations. From the 1980’s through 2000, her highly successful clothing experiences (so much more than a mere clothing store –) made her a favorite of the fashion elite, as well as those who embrace organic, flowing fabrics with a romantic, steampunk flair; the same eclectic, unique, artistic sense of design that is infused throughout the farm.

At Mildred’s Lane, they provide resident sessions and projects for artists. They can house up to thirty people, creating a hive of creativity. “The total space of the domestic is part of the course of study — collectively working on experimenting with the full spectrum of a whole system of engagement.” Many of the Fellows are referred by institutions such as The School of Art Institute of Chicago, where Morgan earned her MFA in Experiential Film Making.

The group weaves lifestyle through art but with a scientific curiosity. They embrace whimsical titles such as Ministry of Comfort, Master of Applied Complexity, Digestion Choreographer, Ambassador of Entanglement, and Master Hooshress … hoosh being a favored word meaning a practice of conceptually arranging or styling, a critical engagement with one’s environment.

The Mildred Complex(ity)is an experimental retail storefront and project space on Main Street in Narrowsburg. You can enjoy an Artist Talk on Friday evenings at 6 p.m.

The real “Pocono Secret” is Mildred’s Lane Social Saturdays. This is an experiment in unconventional dining. Resident chefs and students collaborate to create “conceptual” meals. Most of the ingredients come from the nearby Anthill Farm.

The event includes a tour of Mildred’s Lane projects, a lecture by an international visiting Artist, and an Eventful Dinner.

Guests are welcome to bring their own wine or spirits. Come prepared to wash your own dishes. Wear sensible clothing and footwear appropriate for a farm environment. Be advised that you will need 4WD or AWD to traverse the half-mile driveway. Reservation invitations should be requested through the website. People can join the mailing list at MildredsLane.com so that you will receive an invitation along with information on visiting guest artist. Or, you can email to mildredslane@gmail.com with the subject line “Social Saturday.”

Mildred’s Lane Historical Society and Museum and Supper Club Membership fees are on a sliding scale. All MLP fees are based on their domestic operating costs. Event Dinner fees start at $25, but please consider an additional donation and support the Mildred’s Lane Historical Society and Museum Project(s). You can visit JMorganPuett.com for additional information.

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outdoor ramblings

The day started off with blue skies, not a cloud was in the sky. You thought it would be the perfect weather for a hike. Midway through the afternoon, the winds picked up and before you knew it, the crash of thunder could be heard in the distance.

Within a few moments, the clouds covered the sun, the rain began falling in sheets, bits of hail mixed with the teeming drops of water, and streaks of lightning were flashing all around you. You are caught in the midst of a summer storm.

Lightning strikes the ground some 25 million times a year.

On average, there are 49 deaths annually in the US that can be directly attributed to lightning. Add fatalities caused by flash floods and from impact with objects either falling or driven by winds and the number escalates. To date, there have been 17 lightning related deaths in the US just this year, and Pennsylvania is one of top states for killer lightning. Between 2005-2014, a dozen people lost their lives due to lightning, far less than the chart-topping Florida with 47 but much higher than states like New York’s four or New Mexico’s three. While altitude, terrain, and typical weather patterns can play a significant role in lightning related accidents, preparedness is the best way to reduce the likelihood of being injured in a storm.

Safe Havens

Considering the amount of jibes the local TV weatherman takes from the viewing public, relying on one to give you an accurate forecast is somewhat laughable. Even if you check the weather before you head out, things change during the day, and a forecast that is five or six hours old is almost useless when severe weather sets in. Smartphone apps and National Weather Service updates via radio can give you better information, but understanding the topography of the area along with the traditional weather patterns will probably serve you just as well, especially on an extended trip several days into the wilderness.

The safest place to seek shelter when a big storm moves in is inside a four-sided building with plumbing and electricity or in a vehicle with a hard metal roof and sides. Aside from keeping you dry, the plumbing and wiring in a structure will carry electrical currents, and it’s the metal of the vehicle body not the rubber tires as commonly believed, that keeps you from getting shocked, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.

Okay, no shelter is available. Now what? Common thought up until a few years ago was to assume a crouching position and stay on the balls of your feet making you a smaller target and reducing the contact area between your body and the ground.

NOAA found no scientific value in this practice and stopped urging this back in 2008. Moving towards shelter or even remaining standing in one place is probably a safer bet.

Places to avoid are open areas where you are the tallest thing.

Being under the tallest thing is also not good, so avoid seeking shelter under a lone tree. Cliffs and overhangs are bad areas, too, because current can travel underground. Remaining in a denser area of woods might be a good idea so as long as you aren’t hanging out under broken or damaged limbs that could fall on you. Similarly, ditches and gullies will get you lower than the surrounding ground but are also conduits for water and can flash flood.

Early Warning

All Clear

Upon hearing the first rumbles of thunder, start looking for a place to hunker down. Get the boat to shore; stop climbing higher up the mountain; get out of the water. If you can hear it, fear it. Thunder can be heard up to ten miles away.

Once you can see a flash, or worse, a streak, it’s time to take refuge. From the time you can see the lightning start your count. Sound travels around a mile every five seconds, so delay of fifteen seconds in between the flash and the crash means that strike was about three miles away. Since multiple strikes can happen within a two-to-three mile radius, the next strike could be a lot closer.

It takes a half hour from the time of the last audible thunderclap for the area to be considered truly safe from lightning danger. Don’t proceed to climb, start paddling, or get back into the water. Be mindful of other environmental hazards that might have emerged during the storm. Trails might now be flooded, rocks will be slippery, hail could be present if temperatures permit and pose a slipping concern. Anything from limbs to fully blown over trees might now block the route out of the woods, too.

Hopefully, your adventures will be accompanied by fair weather and free from stormy conditions. If not, keep this information in mind and stay safe.

Know Your Area’s Weather

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classics

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1948

Ford

Anglia

By Arnie Milidantri

ummer continues to sizzle and the hot cars are out! It’s a great time to stop by one of the many car shows and cruise nights happening in Northeast PA. Each event is filled with cherished cars and proud owners willing to take the time to answer our questions and give the story behind their pampered cars.

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As I was walking amongst the cars at a recent Pocono Mountain Street Rods cruise at the Viewmont Mall, I was surrounded by some great looking cars. I’m always on the lookout for cars to write about and was drawn to one very unique bright red 1948 Anglia owned by Mr. Carl Brucher.

The early Anglias were the car of choice in the early 1960’s-1970’s for the various “Gasses and Altered” drag racing classes. They were small, funny looking cars that were highly modified by their creative owners and flew down the track to the cheers of the crowd (myself included). Carl’s Anglia is a Custom Built Street Rod; a smile generating “head turner.”

Background The Anglia is a compact British car that was designed and manufactured by Ford in the United Kingdom. The Anglia is cousin to Ford’s other two popular small cars, the Prefect and the later Popular.

Various models of the Anglia were manufactured from 1939 to 1967. During this time, approximately 1.6 million were produced until it was replaced by Ford’s introduction of the Escort. Initial sales in Britain actually began in early 1940. Production was suspended during the Second World War, in early 1942, and resumed in the mid-1945. However, the Ford Anglia was also built in Australia from 1940 to 1945 and was produced in rear seatequipped tourer and two-seater convertible roadster body styles.

The first Ford Anglias (Model code E04A) were manufactured from 1939-1948. The 1939 Anglia was considered an updated version of Ford’s 7Y. The Anglia was designed as a simple vehicle aimed at the low end of the market, with minimal features or comfort. Most were painted black similar to Ford’s early Model T’s. The styling was typical late 1930’s with its upright radiator. Two models were produced, standard and deluxe, the latter having better instrumentation and on pre-war models, running boards. Both front and rear suspensions used transverse leaf springs, and the brakes were mechanical. The bulge at the back enabled a spare wheel to be removed from its outside mount on the back of the car and stowed flat on the trunk floor, which usefully increased luggage space.

The domestic market engine was a 56.9 cu in 23.4 hp four cylinder side-valve engine used in other models since 1933. The 1172 cc 30 hp straight-four engine from the Ford Ten was fitted for some export markets, including North America, where imports began for model year 1948; these cars used the slightly more aerodynamic “three-hole” grille. They also had sealed beam headlights and small, separate parking lights mounted underneath, as well as dual tail lights, into which flashing turn signals could be added without adding additional lights. A minor styling changed was made in December 1947, with the name “Anglia” now incorporated in the top of the grille surround. The car retained vacuum-powered supported by a vacuum reservoir, which partially addressed the propensity to stop entirely when the car was accelerated. The cars did have synchromesh between second and top gears, but not between first and second, so many would have sought, wherever possible, to avoid en route changes down to first. The curb weight of the 4/5 seater sedan/saloon was around 1,700 lbs. The manufacturer listed top speed for the 1948 Anglia was 62 MPH.

Featured Car The car featured this month is a 1948 Anglia also referred to as an English Ford Anglia because it was designed and manufactured by Ford in England.

There is usually a story behind why someone restores and builds a particular car and Carl’s is unique. Carl built and raced a 1948 Anglia Gasser during the late 1960’s early 1970’s and chose an Anglia for his personal street rod.

Starting out with a floorless shell, Carl painstakingly created an outstanding street rod. He built a complete custom chassis from 3x4 rectangular steel, installed a Mustang II rack and pinion front end equipped with disc brakes and installed a 9 inch Ford rear that he narrowed to allow the 18 inch wide rear tires to fit inside the rear fenders. Once the front-end and rear were in placed, he mounted a 383 Stroker V8 engine he built equipped with dart aluminum heads, solid lifter and mild cam, a Holly 750 dual pumper carburetor, fired by an MSD ignition system and fitted with custom built headers that

empty into a custom chrome side pipe exhaust. The 425+ HP engine’s (remember the original Anglia engine had a 30 hp 4 cylinder) power is brought to the rear via a late Ford top loader 4 speed tranny.

The original body repairs/modifications included fabricating a complete new floor, firewall, and trunk, tubbing the rear wheel wells to accommodate the 18 inch wide tires and creating a metal roof panel. The fit and finish of the body is excellent. The bright red paint is a great color for a great car. The car’s beautiful custom interior along with the one of a kind dash gauge cluster, chrome steering shaft, and steering wheel is the perfect compliment to the car’s overall unique appearance. The car’s great looks and total weight of only 2,200 lbs are supported by narrow 4 inch chrome wheels and tires up front and monster 18 inch Chrome rims and M&H tires on the rear.

The car’s engineering, power, and looks mesh perfectly, creating Carl’s very special personal Street Rod. The thing I find truly amazing is that Carl completed the transition of his 1948 Anglia from a rusted out shell to the custom street rod it is today in only thirteen months from start to finish!

The Owner Carl Brucher, a resident of Carbondale, Pennsylvania, was a machine operator for forty plus years before his retirement. He has loved cars and drag racing as long as he can remember. He started drag racing in the early 1960’s with a 1937 Ford, and along the way he campaigned a 1948 Anglia gasser.

Carl is a true do-it-yourself guy; he builds all his own engines, transmissions, and chasses. He is a fountain of knowledge on drag racing, engine building, and all things that make cars go fast. He is soft spoken and enjoys the camaraderie of the car hobby.

He has great stories about his early drag racing days, and if you are a good listener, you might get him to tell you a few. Some people play golf all their lives or take it up when they retire. Not Carl, he has been Drag Racing for the last fifty years and is still going strong. He currently is running a Super pro class alcohol burning 468 cu in V8 engine 700 HP car he built; engine, trans, etc. that runs a 8.30 second quarter mile at 160 mph. Not bad for a laid back retired guy!

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your pets

Euthanasia of a Beloved Pet Part II he following information is to help you understand what will take place during the euthanasia process and how your pet’s body may react. We have included some additional advice that could be useful, afterward.

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The Euthanasia Process The euthanasia process itself should be as quick and peaceful for your pet as possible.

Ideally, this is a two-step procedure.

First, a sedative should be administered, relaxing the pet, and literally putting it to sleep. Then, an IV should be established, and flushed with saline solution, to make certain that it is inserted properly in the vein.

Based on our years of experience with many thousands of traumatic cases, we very strongly recommend that the sedative be administered first, so he/she won’t have to be frightened by or feel the IV. It is understood that in exceptional cases alternate special means may be needed.

Discuss this well in advance with your vet, and insist on it! If he/she still refuses to do this (and that is uncommon), we advise going to another practitioner. It is best to avoid taking any chances, however remote, in the precious last moments of your pet’s life.

When the veterinarian is ready to begin the procedure, an assistant will usually be asked to help hold your pet. Once the euthanasia solution is given, the animal’s muscles will relax and the heart will stop beating. It is a very fast-acting medicine. Most owners are surprised at how quickly death comes – in seconds.

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Some pet owners initially think they will be more comfortable if they do not observe their pet’s final moments, and would rather be in the waiting room (or elsewhere) during the procedure. But bear in mind that those who opt for not being present often later feel a terrible sense of guilt about this.

If possible, discuss with your veterinarian or his or her office staff before the appointment is made how euthanasia is performed at that particular office. Your pet’s health, temperament, and your preferences should each be considered when making this decision. For very small, young or old, or exotic animals, there may be some differences from the procedure just described. Be sure that you are comfortable with the procedure that you and your veterinarian choose. Again, you may need to find another veterinarian to do the procedure the way you prefer.

Saying Goodbye Before these final moments, you will have to consider how you would like to say goodbye. You may be present for the process and decide to do this before your pet enters the room, or just prior to the procedure.

Some feel they have to say goodbye in the room before then, and leave. If you decide to return afterward, ask your veterinarian to close your pet’s eyelids, before then.

As emotionally traumatic as it is, most pet owners feel they need to be present the entire time, hold their pet, and say their farewells during the euthanasia procedure. Most people spend private time with their pets before, as well as after. Each veterinarian has his own policies and procedures, however, and you always

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should discuss these, beforehand. Be fully informed and in charge, despite your terrible emotional strain.

Unfortunately, a few veterinarians are closed-minded and insistent on doing things their own way, despite what anyone else may think or want.

This is rare, but you may find it necessary to opt for a different veterinarian and procedure. You want to avoid having any possible misgivings, later.

Despite the great tensions at this time, we suggest that you do not let anyone insist on anything that you do not want.

Most veterinarians will keep the body until a prearranged pickup service retrieves it for burial or cremation.

Generally, it is good to make all arrangements with the cremation or burial service long before that final day, so that the last moments with your pet are as non-stressful as possible. Also your decision-making abilities will be better at that time. If it is possible, arrange for someone to be with you.

Look for Part III in September Issue.

–Amy Platko-Williams, D.V.M Dr. Platko is one of the four full time veterarians at the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Honesdale.

Send your questions to Dr. Platko, c/o Connections Magazine, 3305 Lake Ariel Highway, Honesdale, Pa. 18431 or e-mail them to cmag@ptd.net and type 'Ask the Vet' in the subject line.

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C O N N E C T E D

Events

DAILY Public Art Displays Nature’s Grace, Dime Bank & Wayne Bank, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Harvey Insurance, Honesdale. & Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, Hawley.

Wayne County Arts Alliance artists display their work monthly.

MONDAYS Chair Yoga 10–11:15 a.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Ages 18 & up. All the benefits of yoga for anyone who may feel challenged by a traditional yoga class. Free.

Registration & info: 570-996-1500.

TUESDAYS Bingo American Legion Post 311, Hawley.

Doors open 10:30 a.aqm., games begin at Noon. Info: truck48@ptd.net.

TUESDAYS Nia 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Ages 16 & up. Combination of yoga, martial arts & dance, for your health, wellness and fitness. Registration & info: 570-996-1500.

WEDNESDAYS Simply Yoga 10–11:15 a.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Ages 16 & up. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat, towel or blanket, & water. Series of 6 or per class.

Registration & info: 570-996-1500.

WEDNESDAYS Main Street Farmers’ Market at The Cooperage 3–6 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Fresh veggies, fruits, meats, breads & more. The Market Café featuring The Anthill Farm Kitchen.

Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

WEDNESDAYS Dansbury Farmer’s Market 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Eastburg Community Alliance, Miller Park/Dansbury Depot, East Stroudsburg. Provides only locally grown produce, along with fresh eggs, dairy products, baked goods, freshcut flowers, more. Free admission.

Info: 570-992-5615.

THURSDAYS Trivia Thursdays 8 p.m. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley. Hilarious combination of trivia & physical challenges. Compete with teams to win a gift certificate, gold medal & bragging rights.

Info: 570-226-7355.

ARTS, RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT

AUGUST ’15

FRIDAYS Live Music Friday 8–11 p.m. Glass — wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. No cover charge.

Info: info@ledgeshotel.com or 570-226-1337.

FRIDAYS Live Music 8 p.m.–Midnight. Ehrhardt’s Pub, Hawley. Great drink specials, delicious food & live music. Info: 570-226-2124 or waterfront@ehrhardts.com.

SATURDAYS Monroe Farmers Market 8 a.m.–Noon. Courthouse Square, Downtown Stroudsburg. Produce, plants, flowers, eggs, raw natural honey, fresh baked breads & pastries, jams, jellies, syrups & more. Live music, free parking.

Info: 570-595-2321 or www.monroefarmersmarket.com.

SATURDAYS FREE Tastings and Demos 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Mill Market, in the Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Info: info@MillMarketPA.com or 570-390-4440.

SATURDAYS Glassworks Demonstration 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. B. Madigan, Hawley.

See glass stretched & made into beautiful items, including watching the glass worked, learning how glass is made & what creates the colors.

Info: 570-561-3629.

SATURDAYS Live Piano Music in the Dining Room 6–10 p.m. The Settlers Inn, Hawley.

Info: 570-226-2993 or desk@thesettlersinn.com.

SATURDAYS Live Music at Barley Creek 8–11 p.m. Barley Creek Brewing Company, Tannersville. The Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub. Great food & handcrafted beer brewed on-site. Free brewery tours daily at 12:30 p.m. No cover charge. Info: 570-629-9399.

SATURDAYS Live Music 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Ehrhardt’s Pub, Hawley.

Great drink specials, delicious food & live music. Info: 570-226-2124 or waterfront@ehrhardts.com.

SUNDAYS Blues, Brews & BBQ 6–9 p.m. Glass-wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. Picnic-style BBQ & craft beer tasting. Info: ledgeshotel.com or 570-226-1337.

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THROUGH AUG. 5 ARTS ALIVE Exhibition Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, Scranton. Exhibition of outstanding artwork by the visual arts students in the summer 2015 Arts Alive program . Info: 570-348-6278 or www.marywood.edu/galleries.

August 3– August 9 AUG. 3–7 Servicemen’s and Woman’s Salute Ladore Lodge, Waymart. Week of celebration in honor of the many veterans who served in the military. Enjoy fun & fellowship, service memorabilia, stories & much more. You do not need to be service connected to attend; just patriotic. Info: 570-488-6129.

AUG. 3–8 16th Carbon County Fair 3–11 p.m. Carbon County Fairgrounds, Palmerton. Plenty of entertainment & food, plus free parking. Demolition Derby, Garden Tractor Pull, fireworks, livestock shows. Info: 610-826-1862 or ccllfa@ptd.net or www.carboncountyfair.com.

AUG. 4 Hiroshima, Today and Yesterday 5:30 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. An exploration of the causes, consequences, immediate & long term effects of the atomic bomb. Info & registration: ewilson@waynelibraries.org or 570-253-1220.

AUG. 5 Tastes of Wayne County Onyx Room, Honesdale. Support the Wayne County Historical Society while enjoying a fabulous meal picked from a great menu. Info: 570-352-3550.

AUG. 5 Veteran’s Open House Ladore Lodge, Waymart. To honor all veterans. Motorcycle show & classic car show (trophies awarded), music, community lunch (donation), pontoon boat rides & more. Info: 570-488-6129.

AUG. 6 Tony Nappo: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 6:30 p.m. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, Monticello, NY. Copies of the book available at the library.

Info: 845-794-4660.

AUG. 6 So Last Year — The Living Room Series 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Featuring Three Legged Lion, Good Luck Spaceman & The Good News.

Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

AUG. 6, 8 Disney’s High School Musical 2 Jr. 11 a.m. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. Children’s theatre. On the last day of jr. year everything comes to a head for the East High gang at the talent show, where they have to remember their motto: all for one, & one for all.

Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

AUG. 6–SEPT. 7 The Artery Gallery Presents: “Into...”

ARTery Gallery, Milford. Features the ceramic art of David Greenbaum & mixed media printmaking of Carol M. Mainardi. Art After Dark reception: Aug. 8, 6–9 p.m. Gallery hours: Fri.– Sun., 11–6; Mon., 11–3; Thurs., 2:30–6.

Info: 570-409-1234 or www.arterygallerymilford.com.

AUG. 7 Wayne County Aging Bus Trip: National Baseball Hall of Fame & Otsego Lake Boat Tour Info: Debbie, 570-689-3766.

AUG. 7 2015 Plain Speaking Summer Series 5 p.m. Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale. Stories of local history & connections: Ab Rutherford on the Stourbridge Lion from then till now.

Free & open to the public.

Info: 570-253-3240 or www.waynehistorypa.org.

AUG. 5 Saint Motel 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Indie pop band from LA has been described as everything from “dream pop” to “indie prog.” Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

AUG. 7 First Friday Scranton 6–9 p.m. Scranton. Artwalk featuring over 25 venues, local, regional & nationally recognized artists, live music & more. Admission & trolley between venues free. Info & monthly map: www.firstfridayscranton.com.

AUG. 6 Alternate Perception of Reality Day Trip Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, Hawley. Denny Corby presents magic, mind reading & comedy. Info & reservations: 570-226-2124.

AUG. 7 South of the Peak — The Living Room Series 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Featuring Static In The Attic. Info: 570420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

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153rd Annual Wayne County Fair AUG. 7-15 Wayne County Fair Grounds, Honesdale. Enjoy games, rides, food, exhibits, farm animals, thrill shows, live entertainment & livestock. Chase Rice, Aug. 11. Monster Truck Madness! & Monster Truck Freestyle.

Info: 570-253-5486 or www.waynecountyfair.com.

AUG. 7 & 8 PA Burlesque Festival Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe.

Aug. 7: Fundraiser Showcase. Aug. 8: “The Big Reveal” competition for the Crystal Corset award & a cash purse. Info: 570-807-8891 or www.paburlesque.com.

AUG. 8 Wildflower Music Festival: The Boxcars 6 p.m. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills. Bluegrass with the best. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Picnics & beverages permitted. Info: 570-253-1185 or www.dorflinger.org.

AUG. 7–9 Watercolors Weekend in the Great Lodge Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Intensive program focuses on both basic & advanced skills in landscape painting with nationallay known instructors.

Registration required. Info & registration: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org.

AUG. 8 Arvia & Nobody Move — The Living Room Series 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Featuring Above the Mendoza, White Like Fire & Timber Town.

Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

AUG. 7–9, 14–16 Ritz Bitz Players: Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s G2K CINDERELLA 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The Ritz Co. Playhouse, Hawley. Ritz Theatre Junior Actors musical production.

Info: 570-226-9752 or www.ritzplayhouse.com.

AUG. 8 Bridge the Gap: Day Hike 9 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Hike the Tumbling Waters trail, a 3-mile loop with a beautiful waterfall at the halfway mark. Wear sturdy footwear & bring a water bottle. Snacks provided. Free.

Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

AUG. 8 “Life Under A Log” 10 a.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville. Explore the trails at Kettle Creek investigating what lives in rotting logs & underneath the many things on the forest floor.

Designed for the whole family. Dress to be outside & dig in the dirt. Info: 570629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

AUG. 8 PRO SERIES: Ferns & Lycophytes with Bill Olson 1–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Join an acclaimed botanist for an in-depth look at ferns & lycophytes of the area. End the day in the lab for an up-close look. Call to reserve a seat in the van.

Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

AUG. 8 Coal Town Rounders 6 & 8:30 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

NE Pa.–based quartet grafts their passion for Appalachian music & harmony singing to 21st-century sensibilities. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

AUG. 8 Firestarter & Survay Says! End of Summer Tour 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Featuring Glow November, LORG & Good News. Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

AUG. 9 Pocono Chicken Wing-Off Noon–4 p.m. Shawnee Mountain, East Stroudsburg. Vote for the best of more than 30 varieties of wing sauces created by mid-Atlantic regional chefs. Family fun & entertainment. Benefits Monroe Cty. Meals on Wheels. Info: 570-421-7231 or www.shawneemt.com.

AUG. 9 Church of the Mountain Gazebo Concert: Erin McClelland Band 6–7:30 p.m. Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. See description at Aug. 2. Info: 570-476-0345.

August 10–August 19 AUG. 10 The Paranormal in Sullivan County 7:15 p.m. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, Monticello, NY. Info: 845-794-4660.

AUG. 10–15 49th Annual Tioga County Fair Whitneyville, Tioga County. John Berry, Axe Women, Big Tiny Young, Penny Eckman, Michael Blaine, Penn Dixie Band, Greenwood Valley Boys, Demo-lition Derby, baking contest, rides, fireworks.

Info: 570-537-3196 or www.tiogacountyfair.com.

AUG. 11 Intro to Skincare and Makeup 5–7 p.m. Apple Day Spa & Hair Restoration Salon, Honesdale. Three essions. Snacks & beverages provided.

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Girls treated to a gift bag. Space limited.

Info & reservations: 570-253-4770.

AUG. 12 Culinary Book Club: Chinese Night 5:30–6:30 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Cook with Josh.

Everyone loves to eat & share recipes.

Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org.

AUG. 12 Open Mic Night 7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project. Led

by The Crackers. Donations collected at door. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

AUG. 12, 13, 14 Disney’s High School Musical 2 Jr. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. See description at Aug. 6.

Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

AUG. 12, 14, 19 Oliver Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. See description at Aug. 1.

Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

AUG. 13 John Conway: Revolution-Revolution: 1760’s–1960’s; Heritage Tourism in the County 6:30 p.m. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, Monticello, NY. Info: 845-794-4660.

AUG. 13 Gathering of Singers & Songwriters 14 7:30 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. An evening of live folk music from some of the greatest folk talent this region has to offer, including Tom Flannery, Shannon Masyada, Brett Alexander & Lorne Clarke. Free admission; donations accepted. Reservations & info: 570-9961500. Tickets available at the door while they last.

AUG. 13 Refuse The Conformity — The Living Room Series 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Featuring 32 Pints, Lila Ignite, & Red Pandas. Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

AUG. 14 Tricky Tray to Benefit the Pike County Humane Society 5–8 p.m. Country Kettle, East Stroudsburg. Calling starts at 6:30 p.m.

Info: 570-296-7654.

AUG. 14 2015 Plain Speaking Summer Series 5 p.m. Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale. Stories of local history & connections: Sigrid Wilshinsky on Louis Hensel — a rogue & an adventurer. Free & open to the public. Info: 570-253-3240 or www.waynehistorypa.org.

AUG. 14 Matt Andersen 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Powerhouse performer with a giant soulfilled voice. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

AUG. 14 Sugar Blue — Legendary Harp Player 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. He’s known as the Jimi Hendrix & Charlie Parker of the harmonica for his astonishing technical mastery.

Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

AUG. 14 Matt Andersen 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Powerhouse performer with a giant soulfilled voice. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

AUG. 14 Comedy Night 8:30 p.m. Cocoon Coffee House, Hawley.

Harmony Presents features hilarious comedians from New York, Boston, Philadelphia & more. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

AUG. 14–16 Scranton Jazz Festival Radisson Hotel & various downtown Scranton venues. Featuring great Jazz, food & spirits. Headliner: Spyro Gyra.

Info: 570-487-3954 or scrantonjazzfestival.org.

AUG. 14–21 Pocono Quilt Camp Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Work on the focus projects or work on any of your own. Supply list provided. Includes lodging & meals.

Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

AUG. 15 Bethel Country Fair 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church on the Tow Path, Rowland. Hand-made crafts, homemmade baked goods, New to You, Granny’s Attic, silent auction, Christmas table, more. Lunch available.

Rain or shine. Info: 570-685-4110.

AUG. 15 Bridge the Gap: Kayak Paddle 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. See description at Aug. 2. Call to reserve a kayak: 570-828-2319.

AUG. 15 Migration Mysteries 10 a.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville. Join Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle to learn about migration: which animals migrate & why. Cost: $5/non-members, $3/children under 12. EE Center members free.

AUG. 15 Pet Adoption Day — Pike County Humane Society 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Country Kettle, East Stroudsburg. Info: 570-296-7654.

AUG. 15 Dragonfly Walk 1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Search through the fields & around the ponds for dragonflies & butterflies.

Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

AUG. 15 Nat Osborn Band (Full Band) 6 & 8:30 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

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Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

AUG. 15 Wildflower Music Festival: Ann Hampton Callaway 6 p.m. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills. Celebrates the legendary ladies who helped shape the musical soundtrack of the past three generations. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Picnics & beverages permitted. Info: 570-253-1185 or www.dorflinger.org.

AUG. 15 Starlit Drumming 6:30–9:30 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Enjoy an introductory lesson & a drumming circle under the night sky. No experience necessary. Call to reserve a drum: 570-828-2319.

AUG. 15 The Dublin City Ramblers 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Ireland’s legendary folk music group. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

AUG. 16 WCHS Secret Gardenscape Tour 10 a.m.–4 p.m. “Gardens Aren’t Just for Flowers.” Features the areas of Mount Pleasant & Preston Townships. Benefits Wayne County Historical Society.

Purchase tickets at the WCHS Museum in Honesdale or The Poyntelle General Store the day before the tour or the day of the tour. Includes reservation at a Farm to Table Dinner held directly after the tour.

Rain or shine. Info: 570-253-3240 or wchshop@ptd.net.

AUG. 16 Frog Frenzy 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Catch & release the hopping amphibians. Wear boots & plan on getting a little wet & muddy. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

AUG. 16 Sunday for Singles Nature Hike 1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Enjoy a guided hike on a PEEC trail, exploring nature & meeting new people. Info: 570828-2319 or www.peec.org.

AUG. 16 Tunkhannock Viaduct 100th Anniversary 3 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Hear the challenges of the construction &

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maintenance of the world’s largest steelreinforced concrete railway bridge, how it affected Nicholson residents, & the famous people who have visited it. Free.

Reservations & info: 570-996-1500.

Tickets available at the door while they last.

AUG. 16 Church of the Mountain Gazebo Concert: Matt Abell Trio 6–7:30 p.m. Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. See description at Aug. 2. Info: 570-476-0345.

AUG. 17 DIY: Flower Arranging 7–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage project. Led

by Katharine Brown of Fox Hill Farm.

Donations collected at door. Space is limited. Info & reservations: 570-253-2020.

AUG. 18–19 Family Canoe Trip Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville. Covers approx. 20 mi. of the Delaware River from Dingmans Ferry to Smithfield Beach. Camp one night along the river in a designated campsite. Incl. canoe rental, 4 meals, river interpretation. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

AUG. 19 Josie Porter Farm Meandering: “Cherry Creek Exploration” 4–6 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville. Look at the interesting species of macro-invertebrates living in the creek on the property.

Wear comfortable walking shoes & dress to be outside. Rain or shine. Pre-registration suggested. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

AUG. 19 Murder on the Lust Boat Day Trip Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, Hawley. Get on board the Lust Boat with mystery, fun, & hilarity. Arrive by bus or car.

Info & reservations: 570-226-7355.

AUG. 19 Acoustic Bluegrass Jam 7–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project. Led

by Buckshot Jenkins & Ron Penska.

Donations collected at door. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

August 20–August 31 AUG. 20 Game Night 6–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

158th Harford Fair AUG. 17-22 Harford Fair Grounds, Harford. Trace Adkins (Aug. 20), truck pull, tractor pull, horse pull, chainsaw carving demos, Woodsman’s Contest, rodeo, demolition derby, Aussie Kingdom.

Info: 570-434-4300 or hfair@nep.net or www.harfordfair.com.

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Board games available or bring your own.

Donations make this possible. Info: 570253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

AUG. 20 Cabaret at The Shawnee Playhouse 7 p.m. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

AUG. 21 2015 Plain Speaking Summer Series 5 p.m. Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale. Stories of local history & connections: Stan Pratt on Vietnam — looking back 50 years. Free & open to the public. Info: 570-253-3240 or www.waynehistorypa.org.

AUG. 21 Third Friday Wilkes-Barre 5–8 p.m. Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Free art walk featuring cultural events in galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafes & other small businesses, in a familyfriendly, walkable environment.

Info: thirdfridaywb@gmail.com or www.thirdfridaywb.com.

AUG. 21 Fine Wine, Fine Art 7–9 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Gather up friends & learn to paint from life. Paint, canvas & instruction included in cost. Bring your own snacks & wine.

Ages 21 & older; ID required.

Reservations requested. Space limited.

Reservations & info: 570-996-1500.

AUG. 21 Driftwood 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. A band with a rock ’n’ roll soul & a folk art mind.

Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

AUG. 21 Hey 19 — Tribute to Steely Dan 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. 11-piece group of professional musicians with the knowledge & musicality required to master the complex music of Steely Dan. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

AUG. 21 & 22 Kirby Kidz 6 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

AUG. 21, 22, 27, 28 Disney’s High School Musical 2 Jr. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. See description at Aug. 6.

Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

AUG. 21–23, 28–30 Arsenic and Old Lace 8 p.m. The Ritz Co. Playhouse, Hawley.

Classic comedy by Joseph Kesselring.

Info: 570-226-9752 or www.ritzplayhouse.com.

AUG. 22 3rd Annual Canal Festival 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Delaware & Hudson Canal Park at Lock 31, Rte. 6 between White Mills & Hawley. Wayne County Historical Society’s festival includes canal history, heritage activities, children’s games, music, food & exhibits for the whole family. Free. Info: 570-253-3240 or www.wchs-lock31.org.

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AUG. 22 Beer, Bourbon & BBQ 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. Thirst-quenching, finger-licking-good festival. Live entertainment.

Specialty vendors, plus food to pair with beer & bourbon. Info: 610-826-7700 or www.skibluemt.com.

AUG. 22 Live Birds of Prey 5 p.m. Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Hawley. Delaware Valley Raptor Center’s live birds presentation. No registration required.

Info: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org.

AUG. 22 Kavak Harp Trio 5:30 p.m. Grey Towers N.H.S., Milford.

Kindred Spirits Arts program. Amelia Lukas, flute, Victor Lowrie, viola, & Kathryn Andrews, harp, playing Beethoven, Debussy, Faure, Ravel, others. Info: 570-409-1269 or kindredspir@yahoo.com.

AUG. 22, 26, 27, 29 Oliver Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. See description at Aug. 1.

Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

AUG. 22 A Contra Dance 7:30–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Poison Love with Caller Laurie B. Donations collected. Under 15 free. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

AUG. 22 Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Vignola, one of the world’s truly extraordinary guitarists, is joined by youthful guitar ace Raniolo.

Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

AUG. 22 Dokken & Warrant with Firehouse 8 p.m. Mount Airy Casino, Mount Pocono. Sherman Summer Stage show.

Two legendary glam metal bands.

Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

AUG. 22 & 23 The Pocono State Craft Festival 10 a.m. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. 29th year offering fine jewelry, woodworking, clothing, metal work, stained glass, furniture, leather, basketry & pottery & more. Craft demos, festival foods & the best in Dixieland & Bluegrass music.

Info: 570-992-6161 or poconocrafts.com.

AUG. 23 Kavak Harp Trio 3 pm. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Kindred Spirits Arts program. See description at Aug. 22. Info: 570-409-1269 or kindredspir@yahoo.com or www.kindredspiritsarts.org.

AUG. 23 Church of the Mountain Gazebo Concert: Marty Wilson Trio 6–7:30 p.m. Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. See description at Aug. 2. Info: 570-476-0345.

area events AUG. 23–29 The West End Fair West End Fair Association Fairgrounds, Gilbert. Country fair with animals & homemade & homegrown items on display. Exciting rides on the midway & mouthwatering food. Info: 610-681-4293 or secwefa@ptd.net AUG. 24 Book Talk/Discussion of The Electric Kool-aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe & “the Hippie Generation” 7:15 p.m. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, Monticello, NY. Info: 845-794-4660.

AUG. 26 Open Mic Night 7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Donations collected at door. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

AUG. 27 Romp — The Living Room Series 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Featuring American Lions, Quantum Peruvian, & The Weekenders. Info: 570420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

AUG. 27 GHP Get Together 7:30–8:30 a.m. Presented by Greater Honesdale Partnership. Hosted by The Cooperage Project. Info: 570-253-5492 or ghp@visithonesdalepa.com.

AUG. 27 Beekeeping with Bob Davis 6:30 p.m. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, Monticello, NY. Info: 845-794-4660.

AUG. 27 40 Story Radio Tower — with De Tierra Caliente 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Show recorded live for podcast, featuring original broadcast style dramas & comedies & showcasing a Latin party band whose music fills the air with bright colors & gets everybody up & dancing. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

AUG. 28 Lakeside Luau 4 p.m. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, Hawley.

Embrace the Hawaiian spirit with festive appetizers, drink specials & luau-themed pub. Hula contest at 5 p.m. for great prizes from Kona Brewing Company.

Info: 570-226-2124.

AUG. 28 Open Mic Night — Alan Thatcher 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

After the community performance portion, Thatcher covers songs from traditional, folk, country rock, blues & pop genres. Seating limited. Free admission.

Info: 570-996-1500.

AUG. 28 Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Experience the magic of their stage show, their stunning jams & their hilarious comedic improvisations.

Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

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AUG. 28 Comedy Night 8:30 p.m. Cocoon Coffee House, Hawley.

Harmony Presents features hilarious comedians from New York, Boston, Philadelphia & more. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

6th Annual Wally Lake Fest AUG. 28-30 Lake Wallenpaupack region & downtown Hawley. Lake Wallenpaupack is celebrated as the sandy shores & surrounding area come alive with music, an open fair market, free sailboat rides, tours of the dam, kayak demos, art displays, bike rides, downtown shopping, boat parade, ice cream social & more.

Info: 570-226-2141.

AUG. 28–29 Bioblitz!

Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Join a survey of the plants & animals located within the Park.

Additional acitivities also offered at PEEC. Pre-registration required.

Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

AUG. 28 & 29 Murder, Mayhem, and Marshmallow Salad: Mystery Dinner Theater 7 p.m. Also 1 p.m. on Sat. Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, Dingmans Ferry. Try to solve the case as you dine on a great meal. So many theories & huge laughs along the way.

Tickets & info: www.dfumc.com or 570-828-9725 or 570-828-2288.

AUG. 28–SEPT. 7 98th Greene Dreher Sterling Fair Greene Dreher Sterling Fair Grounds, Newfoundland. Old-fashioned country fair with lots of entertainment, from kid’s activities to live bands, pie eating contests to demolition derby.

Info: 570-676-4047 or www.gdsfair.com.

AUG. 29 Wild Edibles Walk 10 a.m.–Noon. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Nathaniel Whitmore leads a walk in search of mushrooms, plant roots, seeds & leaves that can be eaten if you pick & prepare correctly. Wear comfortable footwear & bring your own water bottle. Info & registration: 570-689-9494 info@lacawac.org AUG. 29 Pet Adoption Day — Pike County Humane Society 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Lehman Township Park, Bushkill. Car show. Info: 570-296-7654.

AUG. 29 The Sons & Heirs (A Tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey) 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Recreates the experience of seeing The Smiths in their prime.

Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

AUG. 29 Matt Nakoa Trio 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. The lush romanticism of Josh Groban’s music meets the texture & grit present in the most epic of indie & pop tunes. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

AUG. 29 & 30 Yoga at Lacawac Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Enjoy a Restorative Yoga class with Diane Rixner of Bend Yoga. Reiki sessions also available. Overnight rooms on Fri. and/or Sat. available. Info & registration: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org.

AUG. 29–31 La Festa Italiana Courthouse Square, Scranton. More than 80 vendors offer a wide variety of foods &

displays. The finest Italian cuisine is cooked & served daily. Continuous live entertainment for both young & older tastes. No pets. Info: lafestaitaliana.org.

rience can improve their knowledge & skills at a workshop featuring instruction on mandolin, fiddle, banjo & guitar. Info: cornstockfestival.com or 570-996-1500.

AUG. 30 Bethel School Open House 1–4 p.m. Beach Lake. “Drop in and Chat” — no special program this day. Info: 570253-3240 or Dorothy at dotk@ptd.net.

SEPT. 4 First Friday Scranton 6–9 p.m. Scranton. See description at Aug. 7. Info & monthly map: www.firstfridayscranton.com.

AUG. 30 Hickory Project — Live in Concert 3 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Hard-driving acoustic music, deeply rooted in bluegrass, from a powerhouse of musical prowess. Free admission; donations accepted. Reservations & info: 570-996-1500. Tickets available at the door while they last.

SEPT. 4 Spirit Family Reunion 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Raw, high-energy, honest music. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

AUG. 30 The Young Geezers — American Music Concert 3–5 p.m. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel.

Charming & melodic folk, gospel & bluegrass trio offers an intriguing mix of great vocal harmonies & fine acoustic instrumentation, plus anecdotes to amuse.

Registration appreciated: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org.

AUG. 30 Church of the Mountain Gazebo Concert: Tony Dellaria and Band 6–7:30 p.m. Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. See description at Aug. 2. Info: 570-476-0345.

September 2–September 4 SEPT. 2–7 Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair Meshoppen, Wyoming County. Main Stage Concert. Elephant Encounter, Marvelous Mutts, High School Rodeo, truck & tractor pulls, rides, baking contests, entertainment.

Info: www.wyomingcountyfair.com.

SEPT. 2–7 164th Annual Sullivan County Fair Forksville, Sullivan County. John Michael Montgomery, Raven Creek, The Less Boys, Greenwood Valley Boys, Demolition Derby, rides, livestock judging, music, food. Info: 570-924-3843 or www.sullivancountyfair.com.

SEPT. 4 Northeast String Workshop 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Musicians of all levels of expe-

SEPT. 4 Barefoot Movement 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. You’ll hear bluegrass, country, folk, & even a little bit of rock & roll.

Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

SEPT. 4–6 Arsenic and Old Lace 8 p.m. Sept. 6 at 2:30 p.m. The Ritz Co. Playhouse, Hawley. Classic comedy by Joseph Kesselring. Info: 570-226-9752 or www.ritzplayhouse.com.

SEPT. 4–13 Footloose the Musical The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. Call the box office for ticket info & times: 570-283-2195. www.musicbox.org.

On the Horizon SEPT. 11–13 COTA Jazz and Arts Festival Downtown Delaware Water Gap. The 38th Annual Celebration of the Arts packs in several sets of ensemble jazz performances, plus theater & arts. Info: 570-424-2210 or www.cotajazz.org.

SEPT. 20 Tom Sadge as Neil Diamond 4–6 p.m. Woodloch Pines Night Club, Hawley. Cash bar, open seating. Proceeds benefit Wayne Memorial Hospital. Call Woodloch Reservations, 570-685-8002, about discounts on pre-show lunch buffet, post-show dinner & overnight stay the night of the show.

Tickets & info: 570-253-0637 or 570-253-5779 or 570-226-9750.

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“Mom’s Lace” Art Type: Stoneware Pottery Artist: Jone Bush Size: 10" across x 11⁄2" deep Price: $36 Available from: Jone Bush Henryville, PA Phone: 570-629-4944 joniebush@aol.com INSPIRATION: My stoneware pottery is impressed with an original design of my Mom’s crochet work and is made over many of her dishes. She was over 100 years old and could no longer do needlework, so this pattern is a tribute to her.

All of my pottery is micro-waveable, food safe, and dishwasher safe. I hope you enjoy using this pottery as much as I have delighted in making it.

For more information about CM ARTSCENE GALLERY, contact CM Artscene Coordinator Lucille Norella at 570.488.6742 or email Lnorella@echoes.net.

You may also contact Connections Magazine at 570.647.0085 or cmag@ptd.net

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Artscene allows artists the opportunity to exhibit a piece of their artwork in Connections Magazine and on our website with the intent of selling their artwork and gaining exposure.

“Prayers for the Children of Nickel Mine” Art Type: Pastel and Pastel Pencil Artist: Yolanda Goldsack Size: 16" x 20" unframed print Price: $75 Available from: Yolanda Goldsack Milford, PA Phone: 570-686-4177 goldsack@ptd.net INSPIRATION: This painting was done using a reference photo taken by a very talented photographer name David Swanson. The photo depicts three young Amish girls heading for a prayer service for the victims of the October, 2006, shooting and killing of five young Amish girls in their one-room Amish school house.

Mrs. Goldsack always admired the photo and contacted Mr. Swanson for permission to paint it. When Mr. Swanson explained what the photo was about Mrs. Goldsack wanted to do the painting in honor of the young victims and all children who are victims of violence.

“American Schoolgirl Art” Art Type: Tiger Maple Document Box — Casein and Ink, Quill and Brush Artist: Eve Marschark Size: 15" w. x 81⁄2" d. x 6" h.

Price: $1,100 Available from: Eve Marschark Bedminster, PA Phone: 215-795-0375 evemarschark@verizon.net INSPIRATION: Come to the ninth annual Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show September 12 and 13 at Delaware Valley College, 700 East Butler Ave. (West State St.), Doylestown, PA 18901. Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Juried craft show with over 40 artisans from 12 states.

All items are “Made in America.” Proceeds benefit the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy. Information: 215-795-0375 or www.BedminsterTraditionalArtisanShow.com.

The cost is only $105 for three months and will reach over 54,000 readers per month in Pennsylvania and parts of New York and New Jersey.

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“Porcelain Henna Bowl” Art Type: Unique Pottery and Henna Artwork Artist: Paula Focazio Size: 12.5" diameter x 5" high Price: $150 Available from: Paula Focazio Upper Black Eddy, PA Phone: 267-884-2286 paula@focazio.com www.focazio.com INSPIRATION: My recent porcelain work is inspired by my fascination with the ancient art of mehndi (henna decorations on skin). I have taken my love of these two mediums and combined them to form unique pieces that are both functional and stand-alone works of art.

“Labyrinth Garden Wall” Art Type: Rocks and Flowers Artist: Carol Cannon-Nesco Greentown, PA Phone: 570-350-2517 nesco314@verizon.net INSPIRATION: Families and groups are welcome to come walk a privet 126' circle labyrinth garden.

By appointment only: 570-350-2517.

314 Saw Mill Road, Greentown, PA 18426.

The great gift of the labyrinth is that you don’t have to do anything in any particular way. Simply walking the path will help you in prayer, in meditation, to dream, to celebrate and to play.

Donations accepted. Hours 8:00 a.m. to dusk.