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Cover Art by Frank Ciccio

FEATURES FOR THE LOVE OF COMMUNITY & HEALTH Driving past Wayne Memorial Hospital, it is evident massive construction is underway. Backhoes, cement trucks, huge steel pilings and pipes abound. This is Phase Two of the hospital’s Master Facilities Plan—a new patient tower, expected to house 50 private rooms. 5 STEPS TO WOWING YOUR LADY Fear not – there is a way of attaining the best outcome this Feb. 14, which is just around the corner. Abandon old traditions and do something to sweep her off her feet with these five steps. ARE YOU A GIVER OR A TAKER? “It’s been my experience in life and in business that people come in only three basic varieties,” said Scott, an entrepreneur who started with a truck and a tool box to become a successful contractor and real estate developer. “There are givers, takers and those who fall in the middle with qualities of both.” LAUGHS, DANCING, FOOD Winter is here and so is the fun! There’s so much to do in Hawley, PA over the winter. Settlers Hospitality, which includes The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort and the Hawley Silk Mill, has a line up for great events for locals and visitors alike.

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WORDS FROM THE TEAM BRIDAL SPOTLIGHT JUST CHILLIN’ DISASTER BLASTER MRS. DOGOOD PRISON REFLECTIONS LIVING GREEN MONEY

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BOOK REVIEW POCONO SECRETS OUTDOOR RAMBLINGS CLASSIC CARS PETS BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AREA EVENTS

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president • publisher • editor in chief deborah bailey production manager meica drake account representatives barry weiss • dwight gregory editorial correction services kay marks assignment writer allison mowatt contributing writers fred cicetti, The Healthy Geezer terry mooney, Reflections of a Prison Inmate arthur middleton, MD, FAPA, Behavioral Medicine michael krupa, Finance josh sheard, Finance terri schlichenmeyer, Book Review la guzda, Pocono Secrets arnie milidantri, Classic Cars bill deaton, Outdoor Ramblings pike county conservation district, Living Green

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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 risks 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. CONNECTIONS COPYRIGHTED 2007

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WORDS FROM THE TEAM

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Life is a journey, and love is what makes that journey worthwhile.

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–Unknown

e’ve been reminiscing lately. CM turns 20 this year. WOW, Good Stuff! Our offical anniversary issue will be in June. Since February is the month of love, we thought it would be kind of cool to blow the dust off a few of our favorite covers that we LOVED. This month’s artwork first appeared on the cover of February 2005 and was done by artist Frank Ciccio. To all our Valentines who read us each month, we love you! The CM Team 570.647.0085 | cmag@ptd.net

On Cupid’s arrow doth Good Stuff travel... our reach is vast! Hi All, I just wanted to share a nice moment with all of you. I just got back from lunch, and there was a message on my phone from a woman who lives in Asheville, NC. She said she saw my article in Connections magazine and thought it was wonderful. Turns out she is an advocate for those with TBDs in her area and thought my article was comprehensive and understandable. Here's how she got it: A friend of hers was passing thru Milford on her way home to Maine, grabbed a magazine and read the article. She too is an advocate in her area, loved the article and sent it down to her friend in NC. I'm astounded that my article in a local magazine has traveled so far and am reminded that our reach is much longer than we could ever imagine. This moment will carry me through the times when I am tired, frustrated and ready to give up fighting, and I hope this will inspire all of you, too. Thank you all for indulging me in this moment... Ellen Scarisbrick

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WAYNE MEMORIAL

By Allison Mowatt

riving past Wayne Memorial Hospital, it is evident massive construction is underway. Backhoes, cement trucks, huge steel pilings and pipes abound. This is Phase Two of the hospital’s Master Facilities Plan—a new patient tower, expected to house 50 private rooms.

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Changes and additions have been underway for some time. Inside the hospital, administrators, staff and patients are thrilled with recent upgrades such as a brand-new expanded chemotherapy unit and the recent designation of a Level IV Trauma Center. According to Lisa Champeau, Public Relations manager for Wayne Memorial Health System, the chemotherapy treatment center now features both private and semi-private infusion units, giving patients a choice, which is a positive improvement, as well as a new ceiling, floors, and walls. The wound care area is also being expanded and relocated to meet ongoing program needs and provide more convenience to patients. All the new and enhanced services implemented at the hospital are designed to offer care closer to home. When a person is sick or injured, minutes usually count—the faster to

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treatment, the higher the chance for a good outcome. That’s one reason WMH applied for a Level IV trauma designation. “Since November 1 of last year, we’ve been authorized and able to treat more accident and injury victims quicker and more efficiently,” said Hospital CEO David Hoff. Phase One is complete with a helipad, 80 additional parking spaces and a cardiac catheterization lab (The Heart & Vascular Center). Most importantly, administrators say, lives were saved at Wayne Memorial Hospital in 2017 that might not have had the same chance two years ago. According to Champeau, from February-October, the helipad was utilized about 50 times, and from June 2016—November 2017, the cath lab treated 500 patients, at least ten percent in the throes of a life-threatening heart attack. Behind the construction for the 85,000 square foot patient tower, Wayne Memorial administra-

tors say, are significant community concerns. “The plan focuses on patient satisfaction and privacy, parking, technology and infrastructure upgrades,” explained John Conte, Director of Facility Services and Real Estate, “but during the actual construction, parking was expected to pose some challenges.” The hospital moved its patient parking to across the street from the front entrance “for safety purposes,” Champeau said, “away from the construction.” To complement this, Champeau added, “We set up a security guard system to assist patients and visitors crossing the street. The guard helps make sure traffic stops, as it should, so people can cross safely. We also have wheelchairs available for those who need them.“ There have been some slight setbacks with construction, but Champeau said workers and administrators incorporated a revised design for the foundation due to groundwater issues and it’s back on track. The new patient tower is being built out from the current outpatient services entrance and above the parking garage which leads to the second floor, where the chemotherapy unit is located. Vehicles will be able to be driven underneath

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WAYNE MEMORIAL the tower, and a few more parking spaces will open up. Three floors are planned, with private patient rooms on the first two floors and shell space for future expansion on the third floor. Private, single-bed, patient rooms are a trend in hospitals now primarily because they reduce the potential for infection, according to Champeau. “They also enhance communications between patients and their clinical team and reduce noise.” The project is expected to be completed in 2019. Champeau noted that community feedback for its Major Facilities Plan has been largely positive. “We’re very grateful the community has supported us and our projects.” The Plan is expected to cost approximately $35 million when it’s completed. Much of the funding is coming from government-backed loans. Hoff added, however, that “We are exploring many options for funding for enhancements to our project that will keep quality healthcare and Wayne Memorial viable for the future for our community.” Champeau explained that the new floors in the patient tower will also incorporate new technology. The hospital is currently looking at a state-of-the-art call bell system with expansion capabilities—the Rauland Responder 5, for example— that will expedite response time and reduce noise. Also, patient registration and changing areas will be improved for better patient privacy. Existing three and four south nursing units will most likely be utilized for different services (as yet undecided). WMH also recently implemented tele-neonatology for hi-risk infants born at WMH. Through tele-neonatology, staff has 24/7 virtual contact with neonatology experts from Lehigh Valley Hospital. The hospital’s New Beginnings Birthing Suites, which offers delivery via an obstetrician or a certified nurse midwife, saw close to 500 births in 2017. Plans also include renovating the cafeteria to make it a more meditative, relaxing atmosphere for patients and visitors. A wall mural depicting a local landscape and historical photos will grace

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the main wall, and special lighting will be affixed to the ceiling to enhance the atmosphere further. In addition, the Behavioral Health offices in the Stourbridge Mall are expanding and should be completed this summer. Although WMH is non-profit, the hospital pays hundreds of thousands of dollars in property taxes annually on most if not all of its properties except the main campus. “We are part of the community, too,” said Champeau. “We benefit from many of the same services such as police protection offered by the municipalities in which we are located. We are more than happy to support the community we serve medically.” Since 2005, WMH has become a certified Primary Stroke Center, upgraded its state-of-the-art computerized tomography (CT) equipment and expanded the emergency room to accommodate 28,000 patient visits a year. Wayne Memorial Health System also spun off its primary care, behavioral health, dental and women’s health services when those services received an independent designation as a “federally qualified health center” (FQHC). This is now Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC), which since its inception in 2007, has grown to encompass more than 13 offices and 200 employees. Most recently, the area’s two largest primary care practices, Highland Physicians in Honesdale and Pinnacle Health Partners in Tafton became part of WMCHC. The hospital’s service area has been growing with its own expansion, mostly of outpatient services such as lab (blood draws) into new localities. It now serves approximately 100,000 people across Wayne and Pike counties and the Upper Delaware Region of New York and another 8,000 more in the Greater Carbondale area in Lackawanna County and Forest City in Susquehanna County. And today, a new patient tower is on the horizon. It should open shortly before Wayne Memorial Hospital celebrates its 100th birthday in 2020. For more information, visit www.wmh.org.

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WOWING YOUR LADY

Steps to Wowing Your Lady How will your 2018 Valentine’s Day be remembered? Good, bad, or, worse yet – indifferent!?

ear not – there is a way of attaining the best outcome this Feb. 14, which is just around the corner.

Abandon old traditions and do something to sweep her off her feet with these five steps: Before the big day, drive her wild with anticipation by telling her that you have the most amazing surprise for her. This promise will keep her guessing and make her think about your evening. Know her favorite flowers. If you don’t, don’t panic. You can find out by making a comment, like “I’ve noticed plants blooming early this year …” and steer the conversation from there. In a beautiful vase, arrange an exotic bouquet and hide it somewhere in your home on the special day. She’ll like that you created the presentation. Go to your local chocolate shop and select her favorite kinds of chocolate. Have it boxed and nicely wrapped to prevent her from knowing what it is when you present the chocolates to her. Create a dish and name it after her. For example, if her name is Anne, you might call the dish “Tournedos Princess Anne.” This step is the most important. I can assure you that after having spent time in some top-notch restaurants, food that is named after a person is a special honor. We all know how women love it when their men do the cooking. What I do is cut and precook the vegetables, and I even make the sauce beforehand to make sure I get it as perfect as I

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can. Leave everything in the fridge. Then, on Valentine’s Day, I set the table before I start the cooking part. On both plates, place a fresh RED ROSE. The single rose is just part of making her think that is all the flowers she will be getting (but we know differently). When she gets home, make sure to get her to promise you she’ll stay out of the kitchen. Tell her not to spoil the surprise! When everything is ready, plate the food, cover it and take it to the dining table, and then ask her to come and sit. Before you uncover the lid, have her close her eyes. Retrieve the hidden bouquet, place the flowers on the table, and ask her to open her eyes. Pay attention to how she responds. Tell her what you’ve named the dish. But that’s not all – after the meal, take her by the hand, walk her to the living room and sit her down. Bring out the boxed chocolate, go on one knee and tell her, “This is for you,” or, “You make me feel whole,” or, “You are the most beautiful woman in the world and I love you.” Overkill? – Not at all. Remember, you don’t have to know why this works, but only that it does work. About Ernest Quansah Ernest Quansah (www.relationshipadviceforsuccess.com) is a love relationship success expert with more than a decade of experience. He is the president of Relationship Advice for Success, and founder of Online Dating, Relationship, and Marriage School (ODRMS). After much research and experience with heartache – divorce, breakups and the devastating consequences – he has discovered the keys to finding and maintaining meaningful, long-lasting romantic relationships. He is also the author of Do’s and Don’ts of Relationships: Nine Steps to a Deeper, Richer Love Relationship, 2nd edition.

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Joe Scott believes life would be a lot easier if people recognized there are really only three kinds of people in the world.

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GIVER OR TAKER?

“It’s been my experience in life and in business that people come in only three basic varieties,” said Scott, an entrepreneur who started with a truck and a tool box to become a successful contractor and real estate developer. “There are givers, takers and those who fall in the middle with qualities of both. These people represent different mixtures of positive and negative energies, and understanding how those energies work – both with others and within ourselves – can make our lives at work and at home a lot easier.” Scott, author of The Joe Dial (www.friendesha.com), has placed all the qualities that make up those energies into a simple, readable graphic tool – what he calls The Joe Dial – that measures them and gives us a starting place to adjust our own lives accordingly. His definitions of the three kinds of people are reasonably detailed, but a simple overview of them includes:

Givers – These people are typically honest and sincere and have a driving concern for the world and everyone in it. Givers feel a responsibility to treat everyone with dignity and respect. They see it as their duty to leave the world in better shape than they found it. The danger for people who are primarily givers is that they tend to be easily taken advantage of by takers. The pure giver often fails to assess a situation to ensure their best interests are being protected. They don’t truly understand the taking mentality and do not realize there is a whole class of people out there eager to take everything givers are willing to give, and then some.

Takers – Keep in mind that taking in and of itself is not a bad thing. We must all have a bit of taker in all of us if only to afford others the opportunity to be givers. Moreover, takers are not necessarily bad people. They’ve simply been raised to be takers by having been given too much as they were growing up. For instance, a fourth generation welfare recipient has been given no other model but taking. Pure takers’ entire orientation in life is one of receiving, of trying to maximize the gain in every situation. A true taker operates out of a position of fear, always assuming there won’t

be enough to go around, always strategizing so he gets his share and more.

Taker-Givers or T&Gs – These folks strike a balance between taking and giving, and generally have developed a set of instincts about when to give and when to take. As a rule, they don’t want to take advantage of anyone, nor do they want to be taken advantage of by takers. Courtesy is both extended and expected in return. Some key characteristics include: • They let you pay for lunch one day but insist on paying the next time. • They are able to both lend help as well as ask for help. • They listen and talk in roughly the same measure. • They carry their weight on a team, but don’t allow themselves to be used. • They’re not excessive with either lending or borrowing. * They clean up their own messes. “In my estimation, about 70 percent of us fall into that T&G category to some extent or another, with the other 30 percent split evenly between givers and takers,” Scott added. “By recognizing these elements and trying to practice the principles of giving and taking in equal measure, you can revolutionize your own workspace no matter what position you may have. The positivity will ripple outward, changing not only yourself, but the people around you.” About Joe Scott Joe Scott is a contractor and real estate developer who has negotiated thousands of business deals involving corporate executives, homeowners, bankers, laborers and union officials. He has hired, and been hired by, people from all walks of life. It is from that experience that he draws his experience for his ideas in The Joe Dial.

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o date, this is the most comprehensive love story we have had, literally, on the farm. It all started when Jamie called to schedule a tour of the farm and asked if she might invite some family members along. Her then girlfriend, Marissa, was unaware of this, nor was she aware that Jamie was to propose right here on the farm! Marissa snuck the ring box into my hand, and I am not sure who was more nervous. As we came around the corner to the entrance of the barn, all their nieces and nephews were holding lit marquis letters saying, "Will You Marry Me?" The ring, tears and hugs ensued, and plans were hatched for the big day. Besides Jamie and Marissa, family was the main event at this celebration. Even the tables were labeled with pictures of nieces and nephews. It was a wonderful celebration of love with all the right ingredients. Speaking of which, Ant Hill Farm Kitchen was on the scene with delectable dishes sourced from local farms. The dancing feet were never still and laughter filled the barn. We will remember the night too as we share an anniversary. Jamie and Marissa arranged to have a little candlelit dinner for us down in the shop! What thoughtfulness even in the midst of their own wedding. It was a pleasure to be a part of these two wonderful people and their path to marriage!

Photo credit: Styled Pink Photography.

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Just Chillinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

"The Wizarding World of Ice" President's Day Weekend, February 16-19

he 14th Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice "The Wizarding World of Ice" will take place President's Day Weekend, February 16-19 throughout Clarks Summit and the Abingtons! The festival will feature live ice carving demonstrations on Friday & Saturday, over 50 ice sculptures, live music all weekend long with free admission & parking. On Friday evening, we will also have our Annual Parade & Family Fun Faire as well as a HalfBlood Prince Blood Drive, make potions & learn how to care for your fantastic beast or hop aboard the Hogwarts express at any of our Platform 9 3/4's located around town. On Saturday, enjoy carriage rides with the family or shop our very own "Diagon Alley" for all of your magical supplies, catch a Harry Potter movie or Damian the Magician's magical show. On Sunday, we welcome the Birds of Prey with Endless Mountains Nature Center, grab a butterbeer while you enjoy the show! For more information and a complete list of events & activities please visit our website at TheABPA.com.

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LAUGHS, DANCING...

Winter is here and so is the fun! There’s so much to do in Hawley, PA over the winter. Settlers Hospitality, which includes The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort and the Hawley Silk Mill, has a line up of great events for locals and visitors alike.

ebruary is a month of love in Hawley! Start off the month with Be My Valentine Cooking Class in the Boiler Room of the Hawley Silk Mill with the Mill Market Bakery. Make your own tartlet with the one you love. What goes well with love? Laughter! Check out the annual Valentine’s Dinner Theater at The Waterfront at Silver Birches Feb. 9th, 10th & 11th featuring the world premiere of, “Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses” the newest play by Michael & Susan Parker performed by the Ritz Company Players. Looking for a romantic meal on Valentine’s Day itself? Check out The Settlers Inn for a farm to table delectable meal or head over to Glasswine.bar.kitchen for a special menu made for two. Reservations are suggested for these highly popular Valentine’s events. Presidents’ Day Weekend you can grab a delicious farm to table brunch Sunday Feb. 18th or Monday Feb. 19th at The Settlers Inn. There is also a Jazz Supper Club with the Robert Kopec Trio on Feb. 18th at The Settlers Inn and another delectable farm to table meal. Reservations are suggested for both events. Dust off your dancing shoes and check out Ballroom Dancing on the lake at The Waterfront at Silver Birches. New this year, the event will include a dance instructor to help with pointers and The Little Big Band playing great swing, salsa, cha chas and more. Tickets are $20/Person and reservations are suggested. Hungry? Bring your appetite to the Chili & Wing Cookoff, Sunday March 4th at the

Waterfront at Silver Birches. The event benefits the Chamber of the Northern Poconos and features the area’s best wings and chili. $20 per person gets you in to this fun family friendly event. There will also be live music in the pub and a beer tasting on the deck. Do you believe in magic? John Cerbone will have you believing at the hypnotist show at The Waterfront at Silver Birches on March 9th. Tickets are $20 a person. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, and you can get ready with the “What Do I Cook with all this Beer?” cooking class in the Boiler Room of the Hawley Silk Mill. This great new cooking class offers up a four course dinner and demonstration incorporating all that St. Patrick’s Day beer into amazing food. St. Patrick’s Day weekend Glass-wine.bar.kitchen has Irish specials March 16th, and The Settlers Inn offers Irish inspired specials March 18th. Another great new event this year is Sushi week at Glass-wine.bar.kitchen. Yes, sushi! Chef Travis will create sushi specials daily Wed. March 21st through Sunday March 25th. March rounds out with another Comedy Night at The Waterfront at Silver Birches, March 23rd. A great night out for only $20 a person. An added bonus for comedy night is if you dine at any of the Settlers Hospitality restaurants the week leading up to Comedy Night, you will receive a $5 off coupon. That includes The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Glass-wine.bar.kitchen and The Settlers Inn. Beat cabin fever with Settlers Hospitality this winter at The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort & The Hawley Silk Mill. Save the date for this year’s Wally Wine Fest April 14th & 15th! For more information, check out TheSettlersInn.com, LedgesHotel.com, SilverBirchesResortPA.com or HawleySilkMill.com or call any of the front desks for assistance. 570.226.2993/570.226.1337/570.226.4388 About Settlers Hospitality Settlers Hospitality is a family run hospitality group in Hawley, PA consisting of The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort, The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Glass-wine.bar.kitchen, Cocoon Coffeehouse, Lake Region Fitness, The Mill Market, & Art on the Edge.

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DISASTER BLASTER

What to do if your

Pipes Freeze { } Have you ever turned on the faucet to find nothing was coming out?

These cold Did the pipes break? First things first, check to make sure you Northeastern PA don’t have any pipes that have broken and winters can take a are leaking or that are visibly bulging. If you see any water damage at all, immeditoll on any home, ately shut off the water to prevent further A qualified plumber should be but particularly your damage. contacted to repair the broken pipe prior to pipes. Here’s what the water being turned back on. Even if you don’t see any water damage to do if you suspect yet, it’s important to be watchful, as pipe can develop or become apparent as your pipes have leaks the pipes thaw and water begins to flow frozen: once again. 20 | CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE |

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Should you discover water damage, immediately contact an emergency mitigation firm such as Disaster Blaster that will be able to properly dry your home to prevent further damage and potential mold growth.

Tips for thawing pipes If you’re fortunate enough to not have any broken pipes, the first thing you’re going to want to do is begin thawing the pipes. Here are a few tips for safely thawing your frozen pipes: • Leave your faucets turned on. As the pipes thaw, you should start to see a trickle, and this running water will help thaw your pipes. • Turn up the heat in your house and open sink cabinets, etc. This will allow more heat to reach the frozen pipe and will help begin the thawing process. • Try using a hair dryer or small space heater to warm up frozen pipes. Never use an open flame such as a torch, and never leave any heat source unattended as this could result in a fire.

Tips for preventing your pipes from freezing Before the cold weather strikes, take these steps to prevent your pipes from freezing in the first place! • Consider moving pipes that are in

especially susceptible areas, such as exterior walls (particularly corners), unheated crawlspaces or garages, and poorly insulated areas. • Better insulate areas near and around plumbing and install pipe insulation. The better insulated your water pipes, the less likely they are to get cold enough to freeze. • Upgrade your water supply pipes to PEX. PEX has been around for a while, but many homeowners don’t yet know about it. These flexible polyethylene tubes can stretch and flex, reducing the likelihood of a burst pipe in the event they do freeze. • If you’re looking for a short term solution, try leaving cabinet doors under sinks open to allow more heat to reach the plumbing, and keep faucets on a small trickle. Running water is less likely to freeze, and will reduce the likelihood of your pipes freezing until you have an opportunity to address the issue in a more permanent way. We certainly hope you don’t have to deal with frozen pipes this winter, but if you do, hopefully these tips will help you get the water running again as quickly as possible! About Disaster Blaster Disaster Blaster is an indoor environmental firm serving the Northeastern PA Area. For more about Disaster Blaster, please visit our website at: www.disasterblaster.com or call our office at (570) 963-1123.

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MRS. DOGOOD

GLITTER BITCH Dear Editor, I write this letter to publicly apologize to my congregation for my sermon last week. I called it “Glitter Bitch”; maybe that was part of the problem. As you will recall I am the Senior Pastor of The First Church of God’s Love in the farming hamlet of Halo, PA. It all began several weeks ago when a married female congregant came to me for advice. I’ll call her Mrs. B. She is happily married and has been for nearly a decade. Her husband is a contractor, and she works as an administrative assistant in an insurance company. I know both of them very well; they regularly come to my church for both religious services and community activities. The problem started many months ago when Mrs. B was cleaning their bedroom. She noticed there was glitter on the floor near their bed. As first she thought it was strange but dismissed it as just some dirt brought in from the outside. After all, who doesn’t love glitter; it’s so festive. But then over the next few months she noticed it in her bedroom several more times. Mrs. B, who is a very reasonable and down to earth woman, began to think maybe her husband was cheating on her with a woman who wore glitter. The cheap kind of glitter. She imagined this hussy lying in her bed making passionate love to her husband with glitter falling off her naked body. In their bedroom! And that hussy didn’t even clean up before she left! Mrs. B could take it no longer. She asked her husband how the glitter got there. He didn’t know. He had no explanation. It was then that she came to me. As we sat in my parlor having tea, Mrs. B nervously told me about the glitter and her suspicions. While still paying attention to her, I couldn’t wait to tell my best friend Alice about this mystery. Alice and I would often get together, have some of our Green Chartreuse and analyze a problem. I could imagine Alice thinking that it was a case for the X-Files. Could the glitter be alien droppings? Mrs. B went home, and I began to think about the problem. I don’t know how other ministers work, but I have to think long and hard before I give advice to a member of my flock. I often tell my congregation that I run an

over the stove ministry. I think deeply while I am preparing meals for my family. It’s my time for reflection and inspiration. My husband Willie knows not to bother me when I am cooking. As I was making homemade tomato sauce I began to get angry. How dare a hussy enter the home of Mrs. B and be with her husband. All women know that a woman needs her dominion. And that dominion needs to be hussy free. So in my mind all things hussy became evil. Extra-long and flirty eye lashes, bleached hair of any color, wet and red luscious lips, pushup bras, low-cut cleavage-showing dresses and revealing short skirts. There it was. My sermon for the following Sunday was written. Let’s create a hussy free zone. As I stood in the pulpit delivering my sermon, I looked at the faces of the men and woman in my congregation. I became pale. Every word from the written page of my sermon seemed wrong. The title “Glitter Bitch” seemed to vibrate on the page as though wanting to escape. And me with it. What had I done? After the service, I stood in the vestibule of the Church greeting my congregation. Mrs. B came rushing up to me with a huge smile. Was she mocking me? She showed me the new diamond ring that her husband gave her to celebrate their tenth anniversary. She happily told me the gift box had been wrapped in glitter wrapping paper. I hope my congregation can forgive me for being so impulsive. And so wrong. My new advice? Let’s tart up and start all over again! Amen.

The Reverend Mrs. Silence DoGood Senior Pastor Executive Director President Chairman Choir Master (part-time) The First Church of God’s Love

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Prison Reflections

“Fast Track to Addiction” By Terry Mooney

Part I

his young man is still trying to find his way. He seems somewhat bewildered by his life so far, but is forging ahead to maturity and attempting to find answers to how he lost his way. He is participating in programs that will help him sort things out.

My Story I was born in Yonkers, New York. My parents were divorced before I was born. While my mother was carrying me, my father was already cheating on her with a colleague that he eventually married. So it was just my mom, my brother four years older, and me, living together in a small apartment. My brother and I shared a room, and we all shared the bathroom. We were on welfare in spite of my mother working long hours. After school, we would stay with our grandparents who provided more of a nuclear family and consistency for us, even for only a couple of hours a day. I did well in my studies up until middle school, around the eighth grade, when my grades began to slip. Whenever I wanted to go anywhere with my friends, my mom would tell me no, that I had to stay at home, but they could come over. They never wanted to do that. We all wanted to be free from grown up supervision. I fought her a lot, because this meant that much to me. One of my closest friends also had a strict mother and got good grades, but she gave him the freedom that my mother wouldn’t. At that point, all we wanted to do was go to the movies or play baseball in the park. But she wouldn’t budge. She said if I went then she would come to supervise and that was out of the question. It defeated the purpose if your mother came along. The more she tried to protect me, the more I struggled to do what I wanted. My brother and I spent every other weekend with our dad. When we visited him, he and his wife smoked pot and we could smell it wafting out of their room. Also drunk a lot, he would already have a twenty-four ounce beer in his hand when he picked us up for the weekend. He was a nasty drunk, more psychological and verbal, but he was not strict. At the age of fifteen, after one argument too many, I left my mom’s, moving in with my dad. Within a month or two of being there, I took a joint from the apartment. There was weed everywhere. I brought it out with my friends, and we all tried it and liked it. I had already been sneaking cigarettes because my dad and step-mom smoked, so a joint wasn’t a big transition for me. That became a regular weekend activity. If they noticed some was missing, I figured they wouldn’t say it because then they’d be admitting that they were doing it. This went on all throughout high school. I started drinking too, and that became a weekend thing along with smoking weed. Every weekend we all got wasted, including my smart friend who was still in prep school. Unlike me, he managed to keep his grades up. He remained a weekend warrior, while I was cutting school with the rest of the group and now getting high during the week. Around the eleventh grade, I had a wisdom tooth extracted, and they prescribed me thirty Vicodin. Within twenty four hours, I had taken the entire bottle, nonstop, no sleep. And I loved it. (To Be Continued.)

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H2O

Show Your Partner You Care

Know Your H2O By Brian Oram, Professional Geologist

his article was prepared based on the topic of “Romance”. On the topic of romance, I am not an expert. I have been married only twice and currently love only one woman, my current wife. Robin is great! Many see this as a time to show the one you love by going that extra mile, saying I love you, being more considerate, and trying to at least let that other person know you care and you love them. Therefore, it is good to have big strong heart and for that reason it is “American Heart Month”. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In the month of January my good friend had a massive heart attack. He is currently doing well. Since I am not a physician, I can only tell you what my doctor tells me “Make heart-healthy choices” and “Know the risk factors”, and stay hydrated. Since I am in expert in geology and water quality, I would like to add “Know YOUR H20”. It is critical to know what you are putting into your body and what you are using to hydrate your system. Humans are big bags of water. Since hydration impacts the circulatory system, improper hydration

may cause the heart to pump quicker. There are a number of contaminates in drinking water that can impact your heart and overall health. These contaminants include: atrazine, arsenic, antimony, barium, cadmium, lead, microorganisms, and selenium. In general, 50% of private wells in Pennsylvania have elevated levels of bacteria and 8% contain elevated levels of arsenic, and about 40% may contain elevated levels of lead/copper and other trace metals. Even “city water” may contain elevated levels of trace metals and chlorine by-products that can impact your health. To show your partner you care, get your water tested and make sure you “Know Your H20” and the hazards in your community. PS: Buy native flowers and say I love you! Keystone Clean Water Team http://www.pacleanwater.org

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Brian Oram is a licensed professional geologist and a soil scientist. He is the owner of B.F. Environmental Consultants, Inc. and the manager for the Keystone Clean Water Team a 501 c3.

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Money

Focus on Year-End Tax Planning O

ur company is committed to helping you succeed across all areas of your financial life. Here are five considerations to think about when it comes to tax planning.

Five areas to consider at year-end:

Analyze your investment portfolio.

• Review your portfolio to help ensure your allocation still aligns with your goals. • Assess tax consequences if you have sold assets earlier in the year. • Review tax-loss selling strategies if you have capital gains but wish to keep exposure to a depreciated sector or security.

Manage your taxes.

• Evaluate the pros and cons of deferring taxable income, if you expect to be in the same or a lower tax bracket next year. • Talk to your CPA about increasing your tax deductions.

Maximize your tax-saving opportunities.

• Consider increasing your retirement savings for the year. • Find the right type of IRA for you. • If suitable for your circumstances, consider consolidating your assets.

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• Take advantage of an FSA or HSA for health care expenses.

Protect what matters.

Leave a legacy.

• Review your insurance coverage to help make sure it is adequate for your needs. • Review your beneficiary designations and make any necessary adjustments due to life changes (i.e., marriage, divorce, birth of child/grandchild, death, etc.).

• Review your estate plan to help ensure it is aligned with your wishes. • Think about creating or adding to a taxadvantaged college savings plan. • Consider developing a plan to complete charitable and family member gifts by yearend. Taking the time to create, review, or update your investment plan can help you reach your short-term and long-term financial goals. Contact us to schedule a review of your financial situation.

Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor. However, we will be glad to work with you, your accountant, tax advisor, and/or attorney to help you meet your financial goals. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and provided courtesy of Michael J Krupa, FA, Krupa Wealth Management in Honesdale, PA at 570253-0121. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK. Krupa Wealth Management is a separate entity from WFAFN. © 2017 Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Book Review or a sick kid. Someone knew that the shoes make the outfit and created accordingly. Those designers could tell you a thing or two: They tell tales of sneaking fans in You’ve been doing it since you were a one door and out the other, for their safety. few months old, picking ‘em up and putThey remember a time when Hollywood ting ‘em down, casual-like or fleet-footed. came calling. They tell a tale of surprising a Most of the time, you don’t even think collector with his dream shoes, of growing about walking unless, of course, as in the up barefoot, of near-failures that sold milnew book “Sneakers” by Rodrigo Corral, lions of shoes, and of Alex French, and styles that elicit a Howie Kahn, you’re “Please don’t” when dressed from your talk turns to revival. head to your… Whoas! But why sneakers? In the beginning, Says one designer, it was all about basic “….How people wrap sneakers that were just their bodies is a form of plain cool. intelligence; it’s the Maybe your first way they communicate pair came from parents who they are as indiwho couldn’t afford it viduals… It’s an expresbut sacrificed for you sion of how they look at anyway, or you were the world.” blessed by the generosWhat’s the first ity of a friend’s father, thing you notice about or you saved every someone you just met? cent from an afterIf your first inclination school job. Remember is to look down, then how you wore those move those shoe boxes first sneakers until over and have a seat they were tattered and with “Sneakers.” “Mom threw them Through pictures By Rodrigo Corral, Alex French, away”? and interviews with and Howie Kahn But before that designers, creators, and Reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer happened, something industry-watchers, else did, too: you were authors Corral, French, hooked. “You really had to do your and Kahn put a face to a foot for fans. This research” to find where to get the latest pair isn’t a book that explains the mania for of sneakers. If you found a good outlet, it sneakers – if you don’t get it, don’t get this was a secret worth keeping. Sometimes, book – but instead, it’s a talk-to-the-tribe you wore the shoes even though there’s a kind of thing. Each of the interviewees are certain amount of danger in it. And someas steeped in the culture as readers will times, you “vaulted” them in the hopes that presumably be; there’s education to be had they might someday pay for a year of colhere, and plenty of entertaining stories, but lege. the appeal is in the inclusion implied. Yes, that’s where the price of sneakers can go. Up. Who knew? Again, the audience for “Sneakers” is speBut those shoes don’t make themcific and unapologetic: it’s meant for fans selves. Someone’s put their heart deep into who own dozens or hundreds or even thoudesigning those kicks, possibly with collabsands of soft-soled shoes. If that’s you, then oration with a skater, an athlete, an artist, this book couldn’t be more right.

LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT.

“Sneakers”

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Everhart Museum

EVERHART MUSEUM By LA Guzda

ontinuing my intention of visiting places that have been on my “todo/to-go” list, this month brought me to the Everhart Museum in Scranton. Once again, I was pleasantly surprised! From dinosaurs to birds, photography, history and art, this museum is a precious jewel here in northeast Pennsylvania. The classic modern Renaissance building is located at 1901 Mulberry Street in Nay Aug Park. It was founded in 1908 by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart, a

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local medical doctor and skilled taxidermist – hence the extensive ornithological collection. Dr. Everhart served as a surgeon in The Civil War with the 8th Pennsylvania Calvary and was present at all thirty battles. He was appointed surgeon of the military district in Lynchburg, Virginia. He mustered out in 1865 and traveled extensively through Europe for 3 years. He settled in Scranton in 1867. Married with one son, Edwin Ellsworth Everhart, he died nearly 3 years to the day, after opening the Everhart Museum in 1911, at the age of 71. Robert Lettieri, a Scranton native and long-time arts supporter became the museum’s founding president and first community board chair. He served for three years. R.N. Davis served as science curator, and in 1921 led a threemonth expedition to Panama to collect

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samples of plants, animals and insects. The expedition was financed by Colonel L.A. Watres, who, if you recall, purchased the property now known as the Lacawac Sanctuary (See Pocono Secrets January 2018). Intrigue over the years has not escaped the Everhart. Adele Levy donated Matisse’s “Pink Shrimps” to the Everhart in the 1960s. It is acceptable for museums to sell artwork to purchase new pieces that compliment their collection. But it is a major no-no to sell art to cover operating costs. Raising money is the primary job of the executive director. So, in 2001-2002, when then director Bruce Lanning refused an order from the Board of Trustee’s and sent the Matisse off to Sotheby’s for auction, it was an action that rightfully cost him his job. The painting was eventually sold, much to the dismay and sadness of many, but the money is kept in a separate endowment for acquisitions and exhibitions. A theft on November 17, 2005 is also shrouded in mystery. Two paintings – Jackson Pollock’s “Springs Winter” and Andy Warhol’s “Le Grand Passion” were

stolen in a carefully planned robbery. Investigations by the FBI and Scranton police produced no leads and the paintings were never recovered. After the theft, there began a controversy that the Pollock was a forgery. The museum stands by the authenticity of the painting. (Note – The lender of the Pollock has identified the painting as “Winter in Springs” not “Springs Winter”) The second floor gallery is undergoing renovations. But you can still visit, and I encourage you to do so. Two exhibits running February 2 – May 7, 2018: MAKING FACES: Portraits by John Kascht; a retrospective of drawings and paintings by caricature artist John Kascht, whose irreverent work turns the leisurely pastime of people-watching into an Xtreme sport. And Leni Levenson Wiener’s PARK BENCH STORIES; unique fabric collages that capture people in various situations, all while sitting on park benches. Follow us on Instagram @PoconoSecrets and on Facebook @PocoPike Visit www.LAGuzda.com or www.PoconoSecrets.com for past articles. Do you have a Pocono Secret to share? Send an email to: PoconoSecrets@aol.com

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Outdoor Ramblings

Keeping Up the Snowmobile Trail By Bill Deaton |

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he Delaware State Forest is home to nearly 115 miles of public snowmobiling trails. These paths, however, are not connected but exist in several loops and spurs due to the non-contiguous nature of the state lands. In Pike County, close to 70 miles of these routes that are accessible near and through Promised Land State park, as well as those reached from trailheads off or close to PA Route 402 near Peck's Pond, are groomed when conditions warrant, while the Monroe County trails in the Snow Hill vicinity and at the Dixon Miller Recreation Area are left to mother nature. Taking a sled on a cruise through the woods might be something most people think about just in the wintertime. Maintenance on the trail system, on the other hand, is a year-round job, largely for two reasons. First, many of the trails open to snow machines are also open to ATVs, mountain bikes, hikers, and horse riders when there’s no snow on the ground. Second, clearing deadfalls and working on the surface is best done in warmer times of the year. This past fall, the trails off 402 in the Maple Run tract received a major overhaul that included hazard tree removal and both new base and topcoat materials throughout the entire section. Come winter, the major maintenance is done, and really all that’s left to do is groom snow and cut up the occasional fallen tree. Throughout the state in the 18 other forestry districts that have snowmobile trails, the maintenance story is similar and mostly funded through the registration fees. To keep the snowy lanes in good condition, the Delaware State Forest utilizes two Tucker Sno-Cat trail groomers. These mid-engine mounted machines are narrow and nimble enough to breeze through the twisty trails, plowing up the base and packing it back down with a drag-behind sled. Setting out from Promised Land last season after the big blizzard, I got to ride along in the Cat for a shift with one of the forestry district’s machine operators. Making our way around just the network of paths in that section took the better part of an 8-hour shift, and I’m not sure we hit every cutoff and spur there either. It’s slow, steady work, typically done at night when there’s less chance of encountering snowmobiles.

Some things to keep in mind if you plan to take your snowmobile out on state land are: Snowmobiling on state lands is permitted from the day following the end of rifle deer season to April 1. If riding on state trails, a snowmobile must have a current registration through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and must be insured. Snowmobile roads are open to snowmobiles and licensed motor vehicles. Snowmobile trails are open to snowmobiles only. Trails on old logging roads and pipelines are marked with orange diamonds. Operating on frozen water or shorelines is prohibited on state land. Snowmobile safety courses are sometimes offered though DCNR and staffed by volunteer instructors. While they are a good source of knowledge, taking one isn’t required, but knowing basic trail safety and courtesy is. That information is usually located on the trailhead kiosks and on the DCNR maps specifically printed for the snowmobile enthusiasts. If you’re heading out, be safe, have fun, and enjoy the snowy trails while they last. www.connections-magazine.com

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Classic Cars

1932

Ford

Roadster

Street Rod By Arnie Milidantri

here are certain cars that car enthusiasts just can’t get enough of; one of those cars is the 1932 Ford. The 1932 Ford has always been one of the undisputed collectible cars of choice,

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whether it is in unrestored condition, restored or made into a one of a kind custom hot rod. I came upon a beautiful example of one of these quintessential 1932 Fords at a local Northeast PA car show this past summer. The red and silver 1932 Hot Rod Roadster, owned and built by Mr. Joe Clause of Jermyn, PA is an outstanding example of the classic Hot Rod and is this month’s featured car.

Background Ford’s 1932 Model B cars were muchimproved over the 1928-1931 Model A’s. The 1932 Model 18 was the first lowpriced, mass-marketed car to have a 221 cu in 65 hp V8 engine (a $10.00 option). The introduction of the Ford V8 was a major improvement over the 201 cu in, 50 hp four-cylinder Model A type engine and is considered an important milestone in American automotive history. The 1932 Ford was considered the first performance car a working man could afford, with

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looks swiped straight from Duisenberg. This car is one of the core elements of our American automotive history and is still one of today’s highly collectible cars. It was popularized by returning WWII veterans who used their skills and creativity to alter 1932 Ford’s into unique Hot Rods, a trend that continues through today. Roadsters and coupes were and still are the most popular and sought after body styles for restorations and Hot Rods builds; unmodified examples have become very rare. Because of the popularity of these cars, 1932 bodies have been reproduced in fiberglass and lately in steel, helping those who have the vision and the talent to create and preserve these great cars. The 1932 Ford, whether restored or transformed into one of a kind Hot Rod, continues its appeal to all generations of car enthusiasts who appreciate its beauty and contribution to our automotive history.

Featured Car The car featured is a beautiful 1932 Roadster Hot Rod, the result of the vision and creativity of its owner and builder, Joe Clause. The car, built in 2009, is done in a style known as a “Hiboy”, (The body sits on top of the frame as opposed to being lowered or dropped over the frame). It is an excellent example of the true tradition for the creation of a Street Rod. The car features a custom frame manufactured by SOCAL Classics, fitted with a custom lightened dropped front axle, equipped disc brakes and custom suspension. The

powertrain consists of a 406 cu in engine coupled to a R700 automatic transmission that sends the power to a coil over mounted 9 inch Ford rear. Add custom designed headers and exhaust system and we are ready for the body. The car body is original steel with a rolled rear pan, shaved door handles and a custom fabricated louvered hood. The red and silver paint is still excellent. The car’s custom grey black interior complements the body perfectly and includes a Vodo gauge cluster, an Udidit custom steering column and tilt wheel. The car’s chrome wheels and wide tires complete the package. One great looking car with a great stance and sound!

Owner Joe Clause is a life long resident of Pennsylvania currently living is Jermyn, PA. He retired in 2007 as the maintenance supervisor for the Lakeland, PA School District. Joe has been a car enthusiast all his life and is a self taught car builder/restorer. He has built several cars over the years, and in addition to his beautiful 1932 is now working on a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. If you happen to be a local show/cruise and see a beautiful 1932 red and silver 1932 Hot Rod Roadster, stop and say hi to Joe. He loves cars and is a gifted restorer. You may even learn something new about some great cars from one of the car hobby’s knowledgeable characters!

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Pets

To Fly or Not To Fly: Is Air Travel the Right Choice for Your Pet? Part I

ong-distance options for traveling with pets are very limited, and flying is sometimes the best alternative. Flying is a fast and convenient way to get to your pet to their destination - rather than spending hours in a car, they will spend just a short time on a plane.

If you're unsure about whether flying is the right decision for you, here are some questions you should ask yourself.

Is your pet healthy? Flying can be stressful for a pet, particularly elderly pets and those with health issues. If your pet is physically or emotionally unwell or injured, it's best to leave him home or postpone your trip.

Is your pet snub-nosed? Pets that are brachycephalic - those that have a short muzzle and a pushed-in face, such as Persian cats, pugs and bulldogs - often have more difficulties adjusting to different temperatures and air conditions, and can develop breathing problems on flights. It might be wiser to leave your pug or Persian at home, even if you're traveling in the cabin. If you do choose to fly with a brachycephalic pet, check with the airline first. Many airlines have banned snub-nosed pets completely from commercial flights.

Is your pet's temperament well-suited for flying? If your dog is shy, frightened by crowds, aggressive, or suffers from

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separation anxiety, flying - or even extended travel with your pet -- may not be an option for you. You may need to consider hiring a pet sitter or boarding your pet in a kennel. He can stay somewhere he's comfortable, and your trip will be less stressful for you.

Does your pet meet the USDA guidelines? The USDA requires that your pet must be at least 8 weeks old and weaned for at least five days in order to travel by air.

Will your pet fly with you in the cabin or in the cargo hold?

Bella 5 year old shepherd mix who is very sweet and playful. Her favorite playtime activity is fetch. She knows how to sit, lay down and give paw.

Every airline has its own regulations, but in general, pets that weigh less than 20 pounds (with the kennel included), and those whose kennel fits under the seat are welcome to fly in the cabin as a carry-on. Note there is a limit for total pets on each flight. If your pet meets the criteria for staying in the cabin, and is comfortable doing so, this is probably a good option for you. Keep in mind that if your pet cries or barks when confined, he may disturb other passengers. About TripsWithPets.com TripsWithPets.com is the #1 online resource for pet travel. Named best pet travel site by Consumer Reports, TripsWithPets.com's mission is to offer resources that ensure pets are welcome, happy, and safe while traveling. The website features a directory of pet friendly hotels and accommodations across the United States and Canada, as well as airline & car rental pet policies; pet friendly restaurants, beaches, and events; a user-friendly route search option; pet travel tips; pet travel supplies; and other pet travel resources. About the Author Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of TripsWithPets.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Her popular web site features pet friendly hotels & accommodations across the US and Canada, along with other helpful pet travel resources. Her mission is to ensure that pets are welcome, happy, and safe in their travels.

Tookie 2 year old Pitbull who is very loving and sweet. His favorite playtime activities include Kongs, Busy boxes and long walks.

Available for adoption at Dessin Animal Shelter! Call 570-253-4037.

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BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

When Joy Turns To

Sorrow By Arthur Middleton, M.D., FAPA

Why aren’t you dancing with joy at this very moment is the only relevant spiritual question.

– Vilayat Khan

e are all familiar with feelings of sadness. It is a common experience that often results from loss or unexpected negative life events. Failing an important test, financial events such as a home foreclosure or loss of a job are examples that are familiar to many. The individual who is depressed will often have difficulty in concentrating, anxiety, and for some, thoughts of death or suicide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported on a World Health Organization report that unipolar depression was the third most important cause of disease burden worldwide in 2004. According to the CDC, 6.7% of U.S. adults experienced a major depressive disorder in the past twelve months. It was also reported that lifetime major depression was reported in 11.7% of women versus 5.6% in men. Noting that depression affects men and women, albeit greater numbers in women, the experience is the same for both sexes. However, the context is quite different for women. In investigating the statistical gap in male versus female depression, it has been observed that girls are affected at an earlier age than boys. This has been hypothesized as due to an onset of earlier puberty in girls followed by hormonal changes. Young women may also experience depression as a result of premenstrual syndrome or PMS. In close association to PMS is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD. This is a condition associated with symptoms of depression in addi-

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tion to irritability and the experience of tension prior to menstruation. Of those so affected, estimated as between 3% and 8% of women (during the times they have menstrual cycles), the symptoms occur approximately 5 – 11 days before a typical menstrual cycle. The following fictional clinical vignette is presented to highlight the issue of depression in women. JT is a 32-year-old married mother of a newborn son, age 3 months. Her husband is a construction worker and she is an office manager for an office supply store. JT and her husband had carefully planned for this pregnancy, making certain that they were prepared for their child and could set aside time to enjoy what they believed would be the best time of their lives. While there was planning for things that they could control, other life events presented a challenge. Her husband, 15 years older than JT, had a 10-year-old son from a previous marriage who was living with them. And shortly after JT learned she was pregnant, her husband was laid off. JT had concerns about her husband’s emotional state owing to his past history of substance abuse, but he had been treated in a comprehensive rehabilitation program and had maintained his sobriety (from both alcohol and cocaine) for three years. JT had worked with her employer to make certain that her job was secure as she planned to take extended maternity leave to be with her child and felt confident that this would be the case. She enjoyed a good working relationship with her office staff who were supportive and encouraging during her pregnancy. Despite the obstacles that surfaced, JT and her husband felt they were dealing with these issues and continued to look forward to the birth of

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their child. JT and her husband also enjoyed the support of her mother and her husband’s mother, who were often at their home and planned to share responsibility for child care when JT returned to work. The net result was a warm and nurturing supportive environment that JT felt lucky to have. At the same time, during the later months of her pregnancy, JT could not shake the occasional feeling of sadness and concern about the future. Her mother, who had been treated for depression, reassured her daughter that the birth of her child would be the happiest experience of her life, but JT worried her husband would return to drug use as he expressed frustration and worry about not finding work. JT delivered a healthy boy who was born without complications. She was proud of herself for dealing with all of the external issues that developed and began to focus on dealing with her extended family. Her 10-year-old stepson had previously been the center of the family. When she arrived home, her parents and in-laws were there for her. As promised, her mother and mother-in law provided in-house support for JT and her husband. But JT began to experience feelings that she had not anticipated; feeling sad, tired, and at times overwhelmed with the responsibilities of motherhood. She decided she would breastfeed, and initially felt that there was a bond that she had with her child that was beyond anything that she had ever experienced. However, breastfeeding began to feel like a chore, and she was reluctant to express this to her mother fearing that her mother would regard her as less than a perfect mother. Gradually, JT began to sleep more, slowly withdrawing from her family, which did not go unnoticed. Her husband had a noticeable change in his mood as well. He became irritable and increasingly critical of his son. On one occasion, he became so angry at his son for not completing his homework, he abruptly left the house to walk down the street to calm himself. JT’s mother and mother-in-law both recognized this situation was becoming serious and spoke to JT and her husband. JT was encouraged to see her doctor, in this case her OB/GYN doctor (Obstetrics/Gyne-cology). JT’s doctor immediately identified the symptoms that JT presented as meeting criteria for Postpartum Depression and referred her to a psychiatrist she often referred patients to. The psychiatrist agreed with the diagnosis and in addition to recommending “talk therapy,” also discussed consideration of an antidepressant.

JT wanted to continue to breastfeed and worried about taking a medication that would cross into breast milk. Her psychiatrist provided information to JT on antidepressants that could be prescribed. However, it was recognized that it was necessary to consider the possible risk and benefits of such a decision. JT’s husband was also part of the dialogue. After reviewing the literature and further discussion with her OB/GYN doctor, JT began an antidepressant and had a good response to the treatment, which included psychotherapy. Over the course of the year, the treatment included family therapy. JT was able to modify her work schedule, and with the help of her mother and mother-inlaw, who both help to watch her child, has returned to work on a part-time basis. JT’s husband has seen a therapist as well and was able to find a new job. He has maintained his sobriety. Visit CM’s website for more on Sorrow.

The following references are provided for the informed consumer: • Organization of Tetralogy Information Specialists: Depression and Pregnancy http://www.mothertobaby.org/files/depression.pdf • National Institute of Mental Health: Women and Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/women-and-mental-health/index.shtml • National Institute of Mental Health: Postpartum Depression Research (Video) http://www.nimh.nih.gov/media/video/postpartumdepression.shtml 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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EVENTS

Y O U

ENTERTAINMENT

ARTS

RECREATION

a+r+e FEB ’18

THE AREA’S GOOD STUFF

C O N N E C T E D

TUESDAYS

Ongoing Events DAILY

Art-a-Pelago Loose Leaf Pages, Black & Brass Coffee Co., & D.J. Harvey Agency, Honesdale. One art gallery in three locations (Thasos-LesvosParos). Info: waynecountyartsalliance.org. 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. DAILY

Public Art Display REMAX Wayne, Honesdale. Art displays of local artists all year long. Info: 570-253-9566. DAILY

Kids’ Art Display Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Artwork created by students from all over Monroe County is featured in a month-long exhibit. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. WEEKLY

Table Tennis in Honesdale Lakeside Elementary School, Honesdale. Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts who play weekly. Info: John Babyak, 570-253-4379 or jbabyak1@ptd.net. TUESDAYS

Bingo Texas #4 Fire Company, Honesdale. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Plenty of parking. Info: 570-253-5467. WEDNESDAYS

Story Time 10:30–11:30 a.m. Pleasant Mount Public Library, Pleasant Mount. Bring your young children & grandchildren to the library for a fun-filled story time. Included will be crafts, games, songs &, of course, a story. Info: 570-448-2573 or www.waynelibraries.org. WEDNESDAYS

Lego Club 4:30–5:30 p.m. Pike County Public Library, Milford. Create, share ideas, make new friends. Free & open to the public, registration requested. Info: www.pcpl.org or Facebook. Registration: 570-296-8211. THURSDAYS

Writer’s Retreat 10:30–11:30 a.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Writing seminar — share ideas, memories & life experiences in written words. Limited to 12 participants. Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. THURSDAYS

Pub-O-Lympics 8 p.m. The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Hawley. Hilarious combination of trivia & physical challenges. Compete with teams to win a gift certificate, gold medal & bragging rights. Info: 570-226-2124. FRIDAYS

Teen Club 3:30–5:30 p.m. Hawley Public Library, Hawley. Hang out, play games, socialize. Info: 570-226-4620 or www.waynelibraries.org.

Job Search and Resume Assistance 1–3 p.m. Hawley Public Library, Hawley. A professional from Pike County Workforce Development is available. Info: 570-226-4620 or www.waynelibraries.org.

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Bingo American Legion Post 311, Hawley. Doors open 10:30 a.m., games begin at Noon. Info: legionpost311@qmail.com.

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Live Music 8 p.m.–Midnight. The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Hawley. Great drink specials, delicious food & live music. Info: 570-226-2124 or silverbirchesresortpa.com.

Supper Club: An Interactive Meal 6–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Attendees meet & help prepare dinner, a side dish or salad & dessert with a lesson & some hands-on participation: homemade meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, brussels sprouts & a seasonal pie. BYOB. Space limited. Reservations required: info@thecooperageproject.org or 570-253-2020.

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Saturday Family Story Time 11 a.m.–Noon. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Join Miss Melanie for a story, followed by a fun craft for the whole family to enjoy. Info: 570-253-1220 or www.waynelibraries.org. SATURDAYS

FREE Tastings and Demos Noon–2 p.m. Mill Market, in the Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Info: 570-390-4440.

FEB. 3

Cross Country Skiing 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Enjoy the winter woods with beginner ski lessons. Skis, poles & boots provided; register with shoe size to guarantee a spot. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

FEB. 3

Eagle Watch 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Visit the Mongaup Reservoir, the Delaware River & the Delaware Highlands Conservancy to look for winter residents & nesting pairs. Bring a lunch, camera & warm clothes. Call to reserve a seat in the van; maximum of 20 spaces. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 3

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Live Music 9 p.m.–1 a.m. The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Hawley. Great drink specials, delicious food & live music. Info: 570-226-2124 or silverbirchesresortpa.com.

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Home School Program: “Winter Adaptations” 2–4 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Both plants & animals have amazing adaptations that help them survive a Pocono winter. Two age groupings available: 5–7 & 8–13. Pre-registration required by Jan. 29. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

Art Opening: “Terratracks” 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. The world’s greatest trekking locations qualify for that appellation largely because they are visually stunning. See the works of Ray Roper in a fascinating photography exhibit. Opening reception: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Exhibit runs February 1st through 28th. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. FEB. 3

Main Street Farmers’ Market 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Farm to table eats from Anthill Farm Kitchen, locally grown produce & other artisanal goods. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. FEB. 3

Romping Radishes 11 a.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Geared

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EVENTS to students K–2, but all children are welcome. Get your body moving with “Too Much Noise.” Yoga. A healthy snack will be provided. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. FEB. 3

Classical Guitar Society: Wargo-Truitt Duo 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. A wonderful evening of classical melodies with Ed Wargo on flute & Charles Truitt on guitar. Includes works by Handel, Guiliani, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Faure & Falla. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

high. Meet at EE Center at 8:30 a.m. & return 5:30 p.m. Cost includes bus transportation. Pack a lunch & binoculars & dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 6. Seating limited. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. FEB 9, 10 & 11

Valentine’s Dinner Theatre The Waterfront at Silver Birches Resort, Hawley. World premier of “Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses,” performed by the Ritz Company Players. Info: 570-226-4388.

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Little Eco Explorers: Eagles 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Fun handson program for young children, with a story, craft & activity focusing on bald eagles. Call for details. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 4

Cross Country Skiing 1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. See description at Feb. 3. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 7

Adult Story Time Noon–1 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Do you remember how much you enjoyed being read to as a child? Now is your chance to recapture that feeling. Coffee, tea & water provided. Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. FEB. 8

13th Annual Greater Carbondale Chamber Celebrating Progress Dinner Carbondale Grand Hotel, Carbondale. Complimentary cocktail hour followed by delicious sit-down dinner, then guest speaker Elena Anguita, author of Spread Thanks: Create Miracles Through the Power of Ink. Awards given to local businesses that have shown to progress & support the local business area. All are invited to attend. Info: 570282-1690 or www.carbondalechamber.org. FEB. 9

Eagle Watch Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Field trip to upper Delaware River in search of the bald eagle. Many wintering & resident eagles inhabit this region & the probability for sightings is

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Winter Wonders 10–11:30 a.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Ever wonder what’s happening outside during the “dead” of winter? Discuss the marvels & mysteries of winter and how plants & animals survive during this harsh but beautiful season. Dress appropriately for the weather. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. FEB. 10

Ecozone Discovery Room! 1–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Explore the indoor discovery room & enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability & the local environment. No registration required. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 10

Recycled Blank Journal Workshop 1–4 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. With a bit of ingenuity, some paint & paste, an old & unwanted library book becomes a fantastic new blank journal/scrapbook. Learn about making corrugated cardboard look like wood, the many uses of newspaper & a simple white glue, as well as an easy bookbinding technique. Bring a smock & a snack, & prepare to have fun. Space limited. Reservations & info: info@thecooperageproject.org or 570-253-2020. FEB. 10

Winter Watercolor Workshop 2–4 p.m. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Winter has its own beauty to enjoy. Beat the winter blues by painting with them. No experience necessary. Go over some watercolor basics before painting an original winter scene. Registration required; space limited. Info & registration: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org.

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EVENTS whose music combines three distinct voices & improvisational approaches with astounding musical rapport. They are celebrating their 40th anniversary together with a special performance. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. FEB. 10 & 11

FEB. 9-25 Crystal Cabin Fever: Under the Big Top Sculpted Ice Works, Lakeville. The circus is coming to Lakeville with the 12th annual Crystal Cabin Fever. Circus-themed ice sculptures & constructions. Fifty-foot ice slide. Free hot chocolate, fire pit, free wine tasting, factory tour & Natural Ice Harvest Museum, food trucks. Snow pants suggested as the venue is very cold. Thurs.–Mon., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Info: 570-226-6246 or www.crystalcabinfever.com.

Wally Ice Fest Around Lake Wallenpaupack. Celebrates winter fun in the Pocono Mountains with everything from ice sculptures to a curling demonstration event, to the main event: Pocono Pond Hockey Tournament. The setting is on top of a frozen Lake Wallenpaupack, near the dike at the northeastern end. Info: www.wallyicefest.com or Facebook. FEB. 11

Winter Ecology Hike 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Learn how different plants & animals survive the winter. Hike & experience PEEC in the wintertime. All ages welcome. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 11

Cross Country Skiing 1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. See description at Feb. 3. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 11

RiverFolk Concert: Bob Malone 3 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. One-of-akind hybrid of rock, blues & New Orleans R&B, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity & a voice all his own. BYOB. Reservations & info: Jill, 845-252-6783 or riverfolkconcerts@frontier.com. FEB. 12–13

FEB. 10

Tea Amore Tea Blending 4–6 p.m. Loose Leaf Pages, Honesdale. Learn about tea, herbs & fruit that harmonize well together, & blend a new tea for yourself or someone you love. Use a variety of base teas & complimentary notes for each to create caffeinated, decaffeinated, sweet, spicy, fruity, or herbal. Enjoy your creation again & again as you take your special blend home. Info: 570-253-0907 or Facebook. FEB. 10

BassDrumBone 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Trio that has wedded its unusual instrumentation with the strong identities of its three members: Mark Helias, Gerry Hemingway & Ray Anderson, a collective of composers

NPDES Design and Build Workshop 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Link to Workshop Information and Registration Form: www.mcconservation.org. FEB. 13

Tuesdays With Nellie: Cozy Mystery Book Club 5:30 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Help solve the mystery with Annelle Snyder. Info: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. FEB. 14

Minas — Brazilian Adventure 3:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Orlando Haddad & Patricia King formed Minas in

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EVENTS 1978, played all over the eastern US & later moved to Brazil, where they lived, entertained & traveled, absorbing the essence of Brazilian culture. Minas takes Brazilian & American roots to create a sound that is fresh & innovative, as well as engaging & timeless. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. FEB. 14

Travel the World with Food: Brazilian (Carnival) 5:30 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Culinary Book Club 2018: share recipes, food tastings, book discussions, food blog, surprises. Info & registration: Elizabeth, ewilson@waynelibraries.org or 570-253-1220. FEB. 14

Celebrate Love The Settlers Inn, Hawley. Reservations from 5:30–9:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of romance with your Valentine while experiencing live cabaret music, featuring Michell Oram from “All That Jazz.” Prix fixe menu. Info & reservations: 570-226-2993. FEB. 16

Eagle Watch Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. See description at Feb. 9. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 13. Seating limited. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

FEB. 17

Hearts in the Snow 3 p.m. The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Hawley. The guides at Northeast Wilderness Experience take you on a snowshoe adventure followed by dinner at The Dock on Wallenpaupack. Hike at Shuman Point Natural Area approx. 4 mi., moderate terrain. Snow shoe rentals available. Call NEWE for reservations: 570-352-3444. Info: 570-226-4388.

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Winter Wonderland Family Camp Weekend Experience PEEC in the wintertime. Cross country skiing, animal tracking, nature hikes, snow tubing, campfire & more. Commuter & day rates available. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 17

Main Street Farmers’ Market 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. See description at Feb. 3. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

FEB. 17 & 18

Dirty Laundry: It All Comes Out in the Wash 2 p.m. Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Narrowsburg, NY. Jonathan Charles Fox regales audiences with true stories culled from the dark recesses of his bedroom closet: from adventures in Las Vegas to alien abductions, all with Dharma the Wonder Dog at his side. No tickets or reservations required; first come, first served seating. Info: 845-2527576 or delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. FEB. 18

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Romping Radishes 11 a.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Geared to students K–2, but all children are welcome. An exciting morning talking all about love. A healthy snack will be provided. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Gypsy Jazz Supper Club The Settlers Inn, Hawley. Reservations from 5:30–9:30 p.m. Featuring John Curtin’s Trim Trio. Music from 6–10 p.m. Prix fixe menu. Info & reservations: 570-226-2993. FEB. 18

Swing Night with The Little Big Band 7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Get your dancing shoes out. Join the Little Big Band,

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EVENTS of Milford, for some swing tunes & learn a few steps from swing dance instructor Sandi Raub. No partner needed, no experience needed, everyone is welcome. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. FEB. 18 & 19

Presidents’ Day Brunch 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The Settlers Inn, Hawley. Prix fixe Sun. À la carte Mon. Info & reservations: 570-226-2993.

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Acoustic Bluegrass Jam 7–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. Guitarstrummin’, banjo-pickin’, close-harmony singin’ open jam led by Ron Penska & Buckshot Jenkins. All levels of players welcome. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. FEB. 22

Game Night 6–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. All ages welcome. Board games, brain games, card games & more. Bring your own to share & teach, or choose from the collection. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. FEB. 23

Ballroom Dancing 8–11 p.m. The Waterfront at Silver Birches Resort, Hawley. Swing, Salsa & more at the 1st Annual Ballroom Dancing Night. Dancing instructor & live music by The Little Big Band. Featuring horns, a rhythm section & vocals, they specialize in swing tunes. Cash bar; munchie menu available. Info: 570-226-4388.

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Winter Ecology Hike 10 a.m–Noon. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. How do plants and animals survive the cold? Take a short hike & breathe in the crisp air while finding signs of life in winter. Registration appreciated. Wear comfortable shoes & dress for the weather. Free. Info: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org. FEB. 24

Cross Country Skiing 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. See description at Feb. 3. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 24

Brodhead Watershed Association’s Water Wiser Program 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. “Tracking Pocono Wildlife” gives children & their parents the opportunity to get outside & learn about the tracks that our native wildlife leaves behind. Suitable for elementary age children, who must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Free, but registration required: 570-839-1120 or 570-6292727 or info@brodheadwatershed.org. FEB. 24

Bridge the Gap: Intro to Snowshoeing 1–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Learn the basics of snow shoes & enjoy a winter walk along the McDade Trail. No experience necessary. Register early to reserve a pair of snowshoes & guarantee a spot. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. FEB. 24

2squared Piano + Film Performance 2 p.m. Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Nar-

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Animal Tracking 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Animals leave behind clues that give glimpses into their lives. Explore PEEC’s natural areas for tracks, trails, scat, territory marks, chew marks & other signs animals leave as they travel through the fields & forests of the Poconos. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

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EVENTS rowsburg, NY. Cochecton native Andrew Ranaudo & Nicole Brancato play works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Alfredo Casella & Erik Satie. The Satie performance is accompanied by the 1924 dadaist film “Entr’acte.” No tickets or reservations required; first come, first served seating. Info: 845-2527576 or delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.

with the sales invested in programs to keep vulnerable Malawian children in school & empower them through the arts. Reservations & info: info@thecooperageproject.org or 570-253-2020. MAR. 7

Cross Country Skiing 1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. See description at Feb. 3. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

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The Rebirth of the Divine Feminine 5:30–7 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Hanna Maritz takes you on a breathtaking tour through art history revealing ancient love-based Realm of the Goddess, her struggle and eclipse by fear-based patriarchal thinking, and her utlimate rebirth in the new age. Info: Elizabeth, 570253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org.

Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Two of the finest fiddlers from the East Coast of Canada, together in concert. Nova Scotia’s MacGillivray has a roots-centered approach to his fiddling & piano playing with the power to inspire any audience. Beaton’s deeply rooted in the Cape Breton tradition, & is known for her powerful bow & driving style. Reservations & info: info@thecooperageproject.org or 570-253-2020.

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Art Opening: Nancy Hopping “Living with Wildlife” 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. You never know who will fly, crawl, walk or swim in Nancy’s path but all are welcome. This exhibit will feature Nancy's wildlife photography. Opening reception: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Exhibit runs March 1–29. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. MAR. 4

African Fiddle Fusion 7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Inspiring cross-cultural performance by multi-instrumentalist, All-Ireland fiddle finalist Andrew “Finn the Fiddler” Magill & Malawi pop icon Peter Mawanga, who cowrote & co-produced an album that musically captures ten experiences of HIV/AIDS in Malawi, Southern Africa, through song,

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