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FEATURES HOT GOOD STUFF TO DO THIS SUMMER
Many exciting events and activities take place in our area throughout the summer. Mark your calendars and plan to spend time at one of them. GET GRILLING
Check out these great burger recipes for grilling this summer. LVCC RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
L ords Valley Country Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program.
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OUTDOOR SUMMER MUSIC IN NEPA
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HOW TO PREVENT MOLD...
I s there anything better than enjoying live music outdoors during the summer? We don’t think so, and luckily for us there are a myriad of great options all around the area.
While it is absolutely true that mold issues can occur anywhere, humid indoor conditions provide the optimal environment for mold to grow and thrive.
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WORDS FROM THE TEAM
34 POCONO SECRETS
22 LIVING GREEN
36 CLASSIC CARS
24 MRS. DOGOOD
38 OUTDOOR RAMBLINGS
26 LAKE MAP
40 PETS
28 PRISON REFLECTIONS
42 BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
30 MONEY
44 AREA EVENTS
32 BOOK REVIEW
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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/wayne conservation partnership, 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.
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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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Summertime is always the best of what might be. –Charles Bowden
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egarded as the premier wildlife art and craft event in the Pocono Mountains, the Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival is an educational, fun-filled opportunity for all ages to learn about, and experience firsthand, many of nature's mysteries. The 2018 NEPA Wildlife Art & Craft Festival will feature continuous presentations of live animals by some of the top wildlife experts in the Northeast. These animals can be seen up close and in a way few people ever get to see. How they live, their habits, what they eat, and why they are a lot more afraid of people than people are of them will be explained in easy to understand detail that you and your children will never forget. A large variety of raptors and birds of prey, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals will be our guests for the public to experience first-hand, with the help of our visiting experts. Over 80 of the nation’s finest wildlife and nature artists and craftsmen will be exhibiting, as well as selling their work. Photography, acrylic and oil painting, serigraphy, and watercolor will all be
displayed. Handmade craftswork, inspired by nature or wildlife, will be at the two day festival. Jewelry, clothing, pottery, woodcarving, quilting, metalwork, leatherwork and furniture are just some of the many crafts that will be exhibited and for sale. Many of these artists and craftsmen are from our region and include the best artists and craftsmen in the nation. The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be present the entire two days of the event. The Pocono Snake and Animal Farm will be presenting “Wildlife Adventures” at 1 PM and 3 PM on Saturday, and Rizzo’s Wildlife World, will be giving live educational performances at 1 PM and 3 PM on Sunday. Sponsored by the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society, the festival will have free conservation literature and a wide variety of environmental, conservation, and wildlife experts on hand. There will be door prizes, nature center exhibits, activities just for kids, and plenty of delicious home-made food! Funds raised at the festival help provide environmental scholarships to students in the area, conservation programs to schools and community organizations, nature books to schools and libraries, grants to local and international environmental groups and maintain two wetlands in Wayne County. Celebrating its 34th year, the Audubon Festival will be held July 21st and 22nd in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Don’t forget, this is an indoor air-conditioned event with plenty of free parking!
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he Greater Honesdale Partnership and all of Honesdale’s wonderful merchants invite you to attend Steampunk Honesdale on Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., sponsored by Wayne Bank, Complete Health Dentistry of NEPA and Paulie’s Hot Dogs with support from Wayne County Tourism and The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. Get ready for this fun weekend by signing up for Steampunk Jewelry Making at Bloom, being offered July 10 and 11 at 6:00 p.m. Create a pair of Steampunk earrings and a necklace. For more information, call 201-914-1414. Or, purchase a Steampunk Honesdale T-shirt! To order, please email the GHP at ghp@visithonesdalepa.com. Featuring Honesdale’s historic Sidewalk Sales, Main Street will be filled with all kinds of great merchandise offered by its fine local stores, area vendors, Steampunk artists and vendors, and area non-profits. You are all invited to come and explore all that Honesdale has to share. Come to Honesdale; browse through the great variety of stores, learn about the wonderful local history and services, and dine at one of the many area restaurants, cafes or taverns. Honesdale has great shops on every block, so wear your walking shoes. For a full list, stop by one of the shops in Honesdale and pick up our brochure, complete with a colorful map, list of events and historic walking tour, or go to visithonesdalepa.com. We invite you to visit the past and enjoy the great exhibits at the newly expanded and remodeled Wayne County Historical Society, located at 810 Main Street. The Historical Society is celebrating their 101st anniversary this year. Enjoy the great exhibits – 100 Objects of
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Wayne County, Moving Energy, Faces in Clay and the glass exhibit. And bring the kids to enjoy the interactive Children’s History Lag. The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Steam returns to Honesdale with rail excursions aboard a real steam locomotive on the Stourbridge Line Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please go to www.stourbridgeline.net or call 570-470-2697 for ticket information and departure times. Enjoy the Wayne County Farmers Market, on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., (located in front of Dave’s Food Town, 220 Willow Ave.) featuring many items made and grown locally. While Honesdale is an extremely accessible town, scooter rentals will be available at Stephens Pharmacy/NE Med-Equip, located at 1101 Main Street on Saturday, July 21, for your shopping convenience. Full day rentals are available for $25.00 per day and hourly rentals begin at $15.00 for the first two hours with $5.00 for each additional hour up to $25.00. Please call 570-253-7700 for additional information. There will be many fun activities during this new event! Kick off the weekend with the Steampunk Ball at the Cooperage, Friday night beginning at 7:30 p.m. with music by the Whisky Killers and a cash bar. Costumes are encouraged! Visit the Library at 1406 Main Street for their Blind Book Sale, Friday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Get your photo taken by Circa Photo in front of the Silsby Steamer under the Pavilion. Take in the Steampunk art exhibit in the courtyard of The Cooperage, 1030 Main Street, or enter the Steampunk Costume Contest at Black & Brass all three days. Plan on attending the Author Fest on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. held at The Cooperage. There will be plenty to do for young and old. Visit the Tarot Card reader in front of Turano Insurance and Financial and see what your future has in store for you. Top off the event by enjoying the Steampunk Film Festival, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Loose Leaf Pages. And make sure to purchase your Coal Drop raffle ticket for your chance to win one of five cash prizes! Tickets are available at area merchants and will be on sale at the GHP tent all day Saturday, and up until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Steampunk Honesdale T-shirts and window decals will also be sold at the tent. Many more events are in the works! Stay tuned for details. Go to VisitHonesdalePa.com often for more updates. With so much to do and see, why go anywhere else! We hope to see you at Steampunk Honesdale!
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Calling all WEEKEND WARRIORS, CROSSFITTERS, BOOTCAMPERS, GYM GOERS AND THOSE THAT JUST LIKE PLAYING HARD IN THE MUD. TEAMS FORMING NOW!!!
Think You’re One Tough Mucker? MUCKSTOCK 2018 is BIGGER and BETTER! THE AREA'S HOTTEST NEW RACE!!! SUNDAY, AUGUST 19TH NEW LOCATION: TOMMY GUN WAREHOUSE in GREELY, PA
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! www.athlinks.com/event/muckstock-2018-203075 COMPLETE DETAILS: VETSTOCKAMERICA.COM/MUCKSTOCK Registration $75 • Day of Race Registration $100
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e A Tough Mucker! Get your muck on for the 2nd Annual MuckStock 5K Race on Sunday, Aug. 19th. MuckStock Obstacle Course Race (OCR) will sorely test your muckin’ mettle as you face multiple spirit, strength and stamina obstacles strategically placed throughout muddy terrain. New this year, Paint Ball Obstacle! AGE: 13 or older: Must have valid Photo I.D and waiver. Children 13-15 must have parent or guardian present to verify age and waiver. Children 12 and under participating in the Kidz Race must have parent or
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guardian present at all times and wavier. RACE KIT: Shirt, Bib, Finishing Metal, Finishing snack, Free After Party. RACE BIB: You’ll get a bib (race number) that you must wear on the FRONT of your body (shirt or shorts). The bib serves two purposes: (1) It lets our security know that you’re a paid runner; (2) Items at the bag check are organized by bib number, so you must have it in order to retrieve your bags. We do not keep records of who gets which bib, so be sure to remember your number! T-SHIRT: You’ll be given whatever size shirt you requested when you registered. There are no women’s sizes. T-Shirts are unisex style and are true to size. BAG CHECK: DO NOT BRING the following items with you onto the course: wedding rings or other expensive jewelry, sunglasses, your only pair of prescription glasses, your wallet, your car keys, your cell phone, or anything else you don’t want to lose/destroy. Leave belongings with a friend, return them to your car, or check them at our free bag check located at the BAG CHECK TENT. Be advised that Vetstock, LLC, Vetstock America, Muckstock or any other affiliates of Vetstock, if any, assumes no liability for damage to or loss of any items placed in a bag check. PACK YOUR BAG: Be sure to bring a towel, a change of clothes (including shoes or flip flops), sunscreen, water, a plastic bag to put your muddy clothes in, a folding chair or blanket to sit on, and, if you want to skip the rinse-off lines, a couple of gallons of water to leave in your car, they’ll heat up throughout the day giving you a nice warm rinse while everyone else shivers from the supplied water! Coolers aren’t allowed into the event. PARKING: $5 per vehicle. Cash only. Shuttle vehicle may be available. TEAMS: Allowed. Individual registration for each member. WAVES: Start at 8:30 am. Up to 75 racers per group. Waves go out every 15 mins. 2017 MUCKSTOCK RACE PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK: MUCKSTOCK:A VETSTOCK VETERAN FUNDRAISER Proceeds to benefit FOLDS OF HONOR (www.foldsofhonor.org) and other local Veterans organizations (New for 2018; Horses for Heros) A VETSTOCK EVENT: EMAIL: VetstockAmerica@gmail.com A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION – 46-2563883
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ormer New York Yankee great Bernie Williams and the Bernie Williams Collective, Delfeayo Marsalis, a world class trombonist and member of the legendary Marsalis Family, and the multi Grammy nominated band Special EFX will be the headliners for the 14th Annual Scranton Jazz Festival on August 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2018 at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Scranton. Bernie Williams is a four time World Series Champion with the Yankees. Following his storied career in baseball, Williams has spent many years playing and studying the jazz guitar. In 2009, his album, “Moving Forward”, was nominated for a Latin Grammy. The Bernie Williams Collective will headline the lineup for Saturday, August 4, 2018. An exceptional trombonist, Delfeayo Marsalis was named one of the best, most imaginative and musical trombonists of his generation by the San Francisco Examiner. He is the youngest brother of multi Grammy Award winners Branford and Wynton Marsalis. Delfeayo will be the guest artist playing with the 16 piece Big Band on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Kicking off the festival on Friday, August 3, 2018, Special EFX will be celebrating 35 years in the jazz music industry. With over twenty six releases to their name, Special EFX features some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz. Led by three time Emmy Award winner Cheili Minucci on jazz guitar, the band also features multi award winning and Grammy nominees, Eric Marienthal sax, Regina Carter violin, Lao Tizer keyboards, Jerry Brooks bass and Joel Rosenblatt drums. Tickets range from $20.00 - $40.00 and will be on sale May, 2018. For further information please go to www.ScrantonJazzFestival.org or call 570.575.5282.
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his year marks Wally Lake Fest’s ninth year and it’s widely known as the biggest festival celebrating the Big Lake and the tail end of the summer season. Residents and visitors flock to the shoreline and glistening waters to participate in the many scheduled water activities and also have a blast on dry land. Be sure to check back next month for a feature article on all Wally Lake Fest has to offer this year!
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he Milford Garden Club’s 26th annual Town and Country Secret Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, July 14th, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Gardeners and non-gardeners alike eagerly await this self-guided tour each summer which is held rain or shine! Locations of the gardens are a “secret” until the day of the tour. ADVANCE TICKET PRICE is $15.00, available to purchase at The Willow Store, 317 Broad Street in Milford, or at The Artisan Exchange, 219 Broad Street in Milford. You can order tickets in advance by calling Helga (570-409-6027.) Send check by July 7th, to Milford Garden Club, P.O. Box 764, Milford, PA 18337. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE TOUR from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Remembrance Place, corner of West Ann Street and Elderberry Alley or at The Rotary Circle/Milford Community House, Broad Street (by the traffic light in town.) TICKET PRICE DAY OF TOUR IS $20.00 (children under 12 are welcome free!)
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RECIPES
chicken and bacon burgers ingredients 12 oz/350 g Canadian bacon slices, rind removed 1 1/2 cups fresh ground chicken 6 shallots 2-4 garlic cloves 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper 2 tbsp whole-wheat flour 1 tbsp corn oil one Preheat the broiler to high. Cook 8 oz/225 g of the bacon under the hot broiler for 5-8 minutes, or until crisp. Remove and let cool. two Place the broiled bacon in a food processor and add the ground chicken, shallots, and garlic. Using the pulse button, chop finely. Add the tomato paste, parsley, and salt and pepper and process for 1-2 minutes, or until blended. Scrape onto a board and shape into 4 equal-size burgers. Coat in the flour, then cover and let chill for 1 hour. three Heat a heavy-bottom skillet and add the oil. When hot, add the burgers and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked through. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler again and cook the remaining bacon for 5-8 minutes, or until crisp. Serve.
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yam and red bell pepper burgers ingredients 8 oz/225 g yam, peeled and cut into chunks salt and pepper 14 oz/400 g canned chickpeas, drained 2 red bell peppers, seeded and peeled 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 cup pitted black olives 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp whole-wheat flour 2 tbsp corn oil one Cook the yam in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and place in a food processor. two Add the chickpeas, red bell peppers, garlic, olives, sesame seeds, cilantro, and salt and pepper to the yam in the food processor and, using the pulse button, blend together. Shape into 4-6 equal-size burgers, then coat in the flour. Cover and let chill for 1 hour. three Heat a heavy-bottom skillet and add the oil. When hot, add the burgers and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked and piping hot. Serve.
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LOCAL EXCELLENCE
Lords Valley Country Club Recognized for
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ords Valley Country Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Christopher Passenti, golf course superintendent, led the effort to maintain sanctuary status on this course. Lords Valley Country Club was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 1996 and is one of 904 courses in the world to currently be designated as such. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, and protect natural resources. Golf courses from the United States, Africa, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico, and Southeast Asia have achieved certification in the program. "Lords Valley Country Club has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for preserving the natural heritage of the area by protecting the
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local watershed and providing a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property," said Christine Kane, Executive Director at Audubon International. "To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas," explained Kane. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management. Courses go through a recertification process every three years. Audubon International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Troy, NY. In addition to golf courses, Audubon International also provides programs for businesses, schools, communities, and new developments with the purpose of delivering high-quality environmental education and facilitating the sustainable management of natural resources. For more information, call Audubon International at 1-844-767-9051 or visit www.auduboninternational.org.
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OUTDOOR MUSIC
Outdoor Summer
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s there anything better than enjoying live music outdoors during the summer? We don’t think so, and luckily for us there are a myriad of great options all around the area. Let’s start in Hawley with Blues, Brews & BBQ at Glass-wine.bar.kitchen, which started over Memorial Day weekend and continues until Labor Day. Every Sunday check out live blues bands, a featured craft brewery and of course a tasty BBQ menu. Featuring blues artists like Norman Taylor & Blue Soul, Slam Allen, and Merchants of Groove. Reservations are 5 p.m.-9 p.m. with music from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Don’t want to join them for dinner? Grab a drink and head out to the upper deck to enjoy the music filling the gorge and the gorgeous sight of their natural waterfall. Reservations are recommended at 570.226.1337. New this year is the Summer Blues Bash, presented by Blues, Brews & BBQ at Glasswine.bar.kitchen on July 8th. This event will feature the Scott Weis Band and American Idol Casey James! Casey James finished 3rd in Season 9 of American Idol and has gone on to make a name for himself with Blues and Country Music. There will be two ticketed seatings available, lawn tickets, and tickets to listen from the Boiler Room. Check out more info at LedgesHotel.com or call to reserve at 570.226.1337.
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While in Hawley you won’t want to miss Jazz on the Deck, Wednesdays at The Settlers Inn, which kicked off June 27th and continues through Labor Day. A featured jazz musician will entertain on the outdoor terrace, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., while you can dine on their seasonal farm to table menu or grab a drink in their award winning wildflower garden. Jazz performers include Nancy & Spencer Reed, Nick Niles, Thos Shipley and Mike Casey. Reservations are recommended at 570.226.2993. Don’t forget about Lakeside Live at The Dock on Wallenpaupack. Sundays they host live music from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on their outdoor deck overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. This music series coincides with buckets of beer, and food specials. This series features Gone Crazy, Kevin Campion, and Eric Rudy. Last but not least, head on over to Carbondale for a Tribute Band Series on the rooftop at Hotel Anthracite Friday nights starting at 7 p.m. Featuring the Jeffrey James Band, Tommy Guns, Se Acabo and the Mountain Sky Orchestra to name a few. $5 Cover for these great bands while you listen under the stars! Check out HotelAnthracite.com or call 570.536.6020. For more information, call 570.226.2993 or check out SettlersHospitality.com.
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TIPS FOR YOUR HOME
How to prevent
MOLD { } in humid summer months Provided by Disaster Blaster
While it is absolutely true that mold issues can occur anywhere, humid indoor conditions provide the optimal environment for mold to grow and thrive.
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n fact, many of the mold issues we are contracted to resolve are not from water leaks, but rather long term minor moisture issues or seasonal conditions. Often, these issues can be resolved relatively easily if caught early enough.
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Things to look for
Condensation – Do you see water condensing on cold surfaces (pipes, windows, etc.)? This is a sign of a high humidity issue. Setting up a dehumidifier can resolve humidity issues, preventing mold problems
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in the first place. There are dehumidifier models available that can even drain into a sump pump or drain automatically! Dampness – Are your foundation walls or floor damp or discolored? Maybe you get a little water in your basement when it rains? Even though these issues may not introduce a lot of moisture, they can add enough moisture and humidity to the space to allow mold to grow. While a dehumidifier may address these issues, it may be necessary to determine and resolve the cause in order to prevent moisture from coming in to the property. Most often, the cause of foundation moisture issues are things like yards that are graded towards the home, gutters that are improperly installed, or heavily wooded yards (most commonly pine trees). Puddles – Do you get puddles or standing water in your basement when it rains? Maybe you have water pooling on a window sill on cool days? These issues can result in significant mold issues relatively quickly. While dehumidification is a great first step (as is cleaning up any standing water as quickly as possible), pooling water generally requires additional steps to remedy. In these cases you definitely want to investigate where the water is coming from and where it could be diverted away from the home. Consult with a contractor that specializes in this work, who is able to assist you in determining what might be going on and what options may be available to you to resolve it. Improperly vented appliances and
exhausts – Is your dryer vented to the outside? How about your bathroom exhaust fan? One of the most common issues we discover in homes are improperly vented exhausts. Bathroom exhaust fans and dryer exhausts both vent moist air, so if they are vented into another room, a wall cavity, or into your attic, you’re filling those spaces with the ideal conditions for mold to grow and thrive. While a mold issue may have already developed and may need to be remediated by a professional, it is also important to have a contractor properly vent these units to the outside to reduce further issues and prevent future ones. Moisture issues aren’t always big. Sometimes significant damage can result over time from what begins as a relatively small problem. Hopefully we’ve given you some ideas for things to look for and how you can correct them before you need mold remediation services. Should you have a mold problem already; however, we are more than happy to help you with the mold contamination as well as the underlying moisture issue. About Disaster Blaster Disaster Blaster is an indoor environmental firm serving the Northeastern PA Area. We have been providing our local area with unparalleled mold remediation, water damage mitigation, asbestos abatement, and radon mitigation services for decades, and are proud to have been recently named The World’s Greatest company providing such services. For more about Disaster Blaster, as well as more helpful tips, please visit our website at: www.disasterblaster.com or call our office at (570) 963-1123.
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GETAWAY IN A DAY By Stephanie Sherman, Director of Education, Pocono Environmental Education Center
Summer brings all sorts of adventures to the Lake Wallenpaupack area. Whether it’s Wally Lake Fest or simply spending a day on the water with a fishing pole, there are no shortages of outdoor adventures.
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For anyone seeking summer activities, there are plenty of opportunities just a car ride away, in both Wayne and Pike counties, that can turn a weekend into a mini-vacation. For those of you looking for a nature adventure, here are just a few highlights of what’s happening this summer! A hop, skip and a jump to Lake Ariel lands you at Lacawac Sanctuary for Saturdays that feature a free hike on July 14th and free bat program July 28th. In August, Lacawac will have live birds of prey on site Saturday the 18th ($10) and an afternoon paddle on the 25th for only $15 per person. Just a little further from Lake Wallenpaupack, Promised Land State Park has weekends packed with fun programming from campfires to paddling, and even a bog slog! Saturday July 14th and August 4th, that park is partnering with Lackawanna Astronomy Society for a Star Party at 9pm, and keep an eye open for evening starlight paddles for those experienced
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paddlers ($5 per person and must be over 18 years old). Less than an hour away, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a hub for weekend programs. Want to canoe or kayak in July or August? Come paddle on the pond for free or spend an afternoon on the Delaware River for $10. PEEC’s frog frolics and wilderness walkabouts are popular for getting up close and personal with nature, and at $5 per person it is an affordable family outing for the day! Need to savor the last bit of summer? PEEC says goodbye to summer with a Family Camp weekend on August 31st to September 3rd. You can stay for the day, stay all weekend, or drop in for a few hours! Whether you’re here for the season or all year, there is so much to do and enjoy near Lake Wallenpaupack and its surrounds. From myself and the other environmental educators out here, we hope you have many adventures this summer!
Stephanie Sherman, Director of Education, Pocono Environmental Education Center Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a non-profit park partner located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Founded in 1972 with the mission of advancing appreciation for nature through hands-on experiences in a national park, PEEC offers a wide variety of school, camps, scouts and public programs to welcome all ages! For more information contact us a www.peec.org, call 570-828-2319 or email at peec@peec.org.
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MRS. DOGOOD
I WONDER By The Reverend Mrs. Silence DoGood
Dear Editor, When Margaret Thistle phoned to visit me at the parsonage I assumed it was to discuss our Sunday school curriculum. But it wasn’t. She is a wonderful mother of three and vice chair of the Sunday school board. As senior pastor of the First Church of God’s Love in the farming hamlet of Halo, PA I am chairman of the board and I teach Sunday school. We sat in my parlor and began eating the oatmeal cookies I had baked. I could tell Margaret was troubled. “The other night when I was driving home on the Old State Road, I drove through a horse with luminous green eyes.” I sat back in my chair and pondered what I had just heard. “You drove through a horse?” Margaret went on to explain. It was around 9:30 pm, and she was driving home on the dark road that runs through several large farms that raise beef cattle. We all know that Charlie has bad fencing around his farm, and sometimes one or more of his cows are on the road; they are almost impossible to see. For that reason we all drive very slowly there. She said it happened at the major turn in the road by the great oak tree. The tree sits in the middle of the road and the blacktop goes around it. “I was slowing down even more to make the turn by Oak Lane, but before I did there was a huge horse with luminous green eyes right in front of me. I put on my brakes but couldn’t stop in time. So I hit it. I stopped the car, took my flashlight from the glove compartment and got out to look. But there was nothing. I know it was there. It wasn’t one of Charlie’s cows. It was a huge horse with shining eyes that I drove through.” I told her I would think about it. That night I was already scheduled to meet my best friend Alice at the River Creek Inn where we enjoy Green Chartreuse as after dinner drinks. Alice is a practicing spiritualist using different modalities to reach “the other side.” But notwithstanding that she is also a member of my church. While I never discuss any of my parishioners’ lives with Alice, I sometimes in a roundabout way seek her advice. I began talking about how Charlie’s fencing should be fixed. Then she said “The other night driving on the Old State Road, I drove through a huge
horse with luminous green eyes.” Without naming the other person, I told her that it also happened to someone else. Alice loves the absurd and so do I. Happily we soon we realized that Halo could become a paranormal destination. “Who needs Big Foot when you have The Horse with the Luminous Green Eyes?” Luminous green mugs. Horse green tee-shirts. Green banners. Quick, call the Chamber of Commerce! Microfiche. The next day I went to the county library to research past events near the oak tree. I found the following article in The Philadelphia Inquirer dated November 3, 1908: “Father Hospitalized After Finding Daughter Dead Halo, PA: James E. Collier was hospitalized today for emotional trauma after he discovered his 17 year old daughter dead from a horse and buggy accident near Oak Lane on the State Road. The horse and buggy which she was driving fell down a one hundred foot embankment after apparently hitting the oak tree. The father found her body under the mangled buggy. Mr. Collier became enraged when he found their horse standing unhurt next to his daughter’s body. He couldn’t understand how it fell down the steep embankment without injuring its legs; it stood there grazing free of its harness and bridle. Believing that the horse intentionally killed his daughter he killed it with his shotgun. His daughter was returning last night from volunteering at the Liberty Grange in preparation for the presidential election today.” The horse … I wonder ... 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
“Down the Rabbit Hole” By Terry Mooney
Part II
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his young man carries a bright, pleasant expression that immediately engages others. He has a fresh face and open demeanor that masks an early life of untold physical pain and despair, yet he is determined to realize his dreams.
My Story After three blood transfusions, hospitalization for seven months and unimaginable pain, the emotional and spiritual damage it caused made me begin to think that there is no God, and if there was, He had no time for me. The constant fear of not knowing when the ulcerative colitis would flair up again, maybe even cause my death at the age of twenty-three, I thought it was just a matter of when, not if. The doctors had given me a script for Delaudid in pill form to last me about a month, but actually it only lasted about two weeks. The more I took, the more I felt normal, feeling no pain, either physical or emotional. The sneaky part of opioid addiction is that it slowly draws you in while you’re not looking until you’re willing to sell your own mother to get it. When I realized I was in too deep, I could not afford to buy the pills anymore on the street, so I found a way to get them for cost. One day, a huge hurricane hit, and we had no power for a week. Not being able to charge my phone and call anybody for drugs, I knew I was going into detox. Living alone up here, I just packed up my car and headed for Florida. After my father passed, my mother moved there because it is more affordable. Her life’s dream was to work at Disney, and she still does to this day Arriving there, I slowly re-built my life, even working at Disney, which was great. There were always people around, happy people and happy things going on. And Mickey Mouse! Until one day, I was chatting with someone and mentioned that at one time I’d had a severe pill addiction but that I’d been clean for the last two and a half years. The guy said, Oh really? I have some on me; would you like one? And I said sure, why not? In my mind, I could handle just one because I was clean. I’d fallen for the classic relapse “lie.” One became two and two became ten and within three weeks I was a full blown drug addict again, only this time it was actual heroin. Then came the stealing. From work, from family, from anyone I could. After two years, I was homeless, just a car with no insurance, no registration, no money for gas. Then I started drinking. Two DUIs later, I’m in the Pike County Correctional Facility. You haven’t lived until you’ve detoxed in front of twentyfive other men. But I believe that if I hadn’t come to jail, I could be very sick or even dead. Sometimes I wonder how this could have happened; I was doing so well before it all came crashing down. The ARROW program is pushing me in the right direction as far as my thoughts for the future. I started working in the kitchen as part of the program. It gave me purpose and made me sleep better, too. I’m thinking of me right now and not thinking about what I need to do to feel like me. I had my whole life planned out since I was five, career Marine, wife, six kids, school to become a history teacher after honorable discharge, retirement with my wife traveling across country, zigzagging east to west and back again in our RV. I figure, at thirty-one now, the only goal that has been removed is the Marines. But I did have that for a time. The rest is yet to come!
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Money Downsizing Your Home:
3 M o n ey B e n e fi t s I
f you think moving up in life means buying a bigger home, it’s time to set the record straight. Most American families have plenty of room to downsize their home without cramping their style. Consider the numbers: The average new single-family home comes in at over 2,600 square feet, according to the United States Census Bureau.(1) You may not think that’s all too big until you look back at history. The National Association of Realtors reports that the average home size in 1950 was 1,000 square feet or less— and families were bigger back then.(2,3) By those standards, today’s homeowners are living large! Moving into a smaller home may feel like a step down, but a closer look reveals quite a few upsides: saving money, saving time and having less clutter in your life. Downsizing could be just the fresh start you and your family need!
How to Downsize the Right Way Smaller mortgage payments and spending less time dusting those spare rooms may sound like a dream come true, but is downsizing really the right move for you? Before you head down the path toward downsizing, read on for some tips to ensure your downsizing-dream doesn’t become a costly mistake.
1} Think Long-Term
If you’re thinking about downsizing your house, planning ahead will help ensure your transition is a success. Do you need extra space for that freelance business you’re planning to start? Or were you left with more than enough room to spare after the kids headed off to college? Only you know if you can spare that extra space or if losing it would be more of a headache than it’s worth!
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2} Keep It Functional
Remember back in college when your entire life fit in that tiny dorm room? Somehow you had everything you needed within arm’s length. Though that may be far from practical these days, you can still benefit from cleaning out the clutter from those closets. Sell what you don’t need and take that money to the bank, baby! Or donate it to a local charity and get the added bonus of a tax benefit. Wouldn’t it be nice to have less to clean and more money in your pocket? Think of all the fun you could have if you didn’t have to polish your miniature unicorn collection every weekend. You just might find a whole new world outside your door!
3} Consider Hidden Costs
Downsizing may save you money in those monthly mortgage payments, but what about the hidden costs? Does your home need any repairs to get it market-ready? What about your old furniture and appliances—will they fit into the smaller place, or do you need to bump up that budget for more space-efficient pieces? And don’t forget to take into account the cost of moving, property taxes, storage, or even higher HOA fees. When it comes down to decision time, you may find taking that leap to a smaller space will save you BIG time—or that you can save just by staying right where you are.
4} Focus on the Big Picture
Downsizing your square footage might mean your family has to gather around one TV at night instead of spreading out across three or four different rooms (Gasp!). But is more time with the ones you love really all that bad? It just might be the kick in the pants you need to spend quality time together!
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Financial Benefits of Downsizing Still not convinced? Then it’s time to bring out the big guns and talk money. What if you reduced your mortgage by $500 a month and put that cash toward other financial goals? Check out three strides you could make:
1} Attack Your Debt Snowball
If you’re working hard to kick debt to the curb, downsizing your home can help you maintain that gazelle intensity. Let’s say you owe $18,000 on your student loan. With a 6% interest rate and a minimum payment of $200 a month, you’ll be paying on that loan for 10 more years! But throw an additional $500 at your loan each month, and you’d trim a whopping seven years and eight months off your pay-off date. Sallie Mae will have to find a new place to live, because you’ll be free from student debt in less than two-and-a-half years!
3} Pay Off Your Mortgage
Want to downsize Dave’s way? Trade in your mortgage for a paid-off home! Use the proceeds from selling your current home to pay cash for a smaller one. Just imagine what you could do with no mortgage holding you down! If you can’t pay cash, aim for a 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage and put at least 10–20% down on your new home. Apply the $500 you saved from downsizing to your new monthly payment. At 4.5% interest, you could pay off a $200,000 mortgage in less than 10.5 years, saving almost $25,278 in the process. Cha-ching!
Ready to Downsize? We’ll Show You Where to Start.
Your Retirement 2} Boost Fund Once you’re debt-free with a fully funded emergency fund, it’s time to build wealth for the future. Dave recommends investing 15% of your household income into Roth IRAs and pretax retirement plans. If you’re still working your way up to 15%, that extra $500 could be the push you need to get there. And, boy, the difference $500 could make! In 30 years, you could have an additional $1–1.6 million in the bank to get you through your golden years. You can do a lot of living and giving with that nest egg!
Downsizing might not make sense in every situation, but it’s worth a look if saving money and simplifying life appeal to you. Ask an experienced real estate agent to help you determine what your home is worth and show you options for cutting costs. A true pro knows what it takes to get top dollar for your current home and negotiate the best deal on a new one. Ready to downsize but don’t know where to start? © Lampo Licensing, LLC. All rights reserved.
Josh is a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider for this area. He specializes in retirement income strategies, investments strategies, as well as additional financial strategies. His focus is on lifelong financial guidance and his commitment is to place clients first and provide unmatched customer service. He would be glad to answer any questions regarding the content of this article as well as any others. Call today at 570729-1020 or email Josh at sage@cfiemail.com. You can also visit www.sageinvestments.net. Jonathan Sheard offers securities and advisory services through Centaurus Financial, Inc. member FINRA and SIPA and a registered investment advisor. This is not an offer to sell securities, which may be done only after proper delivery of a prospectus and client suitability is reviewed and determined. Information relating to securities is intended for use by individuals residing in PA, NY, AR, VA, FL, NC, GA, CT. Sage Investments, Dave Ramsey and Centaurus Financial Inc are not affiliated.
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Book Review HOW HIGH CAN YOU COUNT?
decides he wants some – although his A hundred? A million? Maybe even neighbor has a totally different opinion on higher? Did you have any trouble learnthat idea. She’s not happy at all, in fact, ing to count that high – or, as in the new and she chases Jack away. book “A Horse Named Jack” by Linda She throws ten tomatoes at him as he Vander Heyden, illustrated by Petra runs away as fast as he can, followed by a Brown, does counting help you keep track whole bunch of animals who heard the of the trouble you’re in? commotion. But though he can see the More than anything in the world, Jack barn and he’s almost home safe, there are loves children. a lot of other things When kids show between the barn up on the farm, he door, a great big romps and plays happy surprise, and smiles. But and one tired, when nobody naughty, dirty comes to visit, Jack horse. gets really sad. How will you And when he’s love Jack? Let us sad, he stays inside count the ways, lithis stable and he’s erally, because “A bored. And when Horse Named Jack” Jack gets bored, he does double-duty looks for somefor your child. thing to do… As an adorablySo he “performs rhyming picture his favorite trick” book, this one will and lets himself appeal to kids who out of the barn. love animals, The first things he farms, tales of missees are three chief, or all of the roosters sitting on above. Author By Linda Vander Heyden a fence, and he Illustrated by Petra Brown Linda Vander Heygoes to say hello to Reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer den makes Jack a them. Then he rips not-so-dull boy, up a few grain sacks, just for fun; he bothand kids will laugh – especially because ers a litter of kittens and scares them his tale is paired with vivid illustrations away; and he munches on six hay bales by Petra Brown. But there’s more to this that he’s really not supposed to have. book than just a story and pictures: in a Once outside, there are lots of interestvery subtle and very charming way that ing things to do. Jack finds some spiders doesn’t sound like learning, “A Horse building a big web on the fence post. He Named Jack” is also a counting book from tries to play with a pen of piglets, but one to ten and back again. Jack’s too big for that and he frightens For very little readers – kids up to age them, so he tiptoes over and reaches four – that’s going to be a combination through a window of a farm house and they won’t be able to resist, and one that steals some apples there on a shelf. Over you should just get used to re-reading. yonder is a pond with ducks; maybe he Will your child love “A Horse Named can play with them. Jack”? But wait. What’s that delicious smell? You can count on it. It’s carrots! They’re in a garden, and Jack
“A Horse Named Jack!”
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Music
Pocono Moutnains Music
F E ST I VA L & Pe r fo r m i n g A r t s C a m p By LA Guzda
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ever heard of The Pocono Mountains Music Festival? Not many people have. But this, their 9th year, is introducing many new people to its fantastic offerings of music, theater and education. Audiences will enjoy world-class entertainment with Award-winning performers including film and theater star, Tony Roberts, Drama Desk nominee, Barbara Andres and Broadway, film and television’s, Andrew Keenan-Bolger along with many of New York’s top Broadway and cabaret vocalists. “We began nine years ago in the communities of Buck Hill Falls and Skytop, expanded into Stroudsburg and are pleased, this year, to add
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Honesdale as we continue to grow the festival in quality and location to truly be the definitive Pocono Mountains Music Festival,” said David S. Mazza, MD, Founder and Board President. Friday, July 27 – CENTURY OF SONG: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Saturday, July 28 – SOUTHERN COMFORT: A COUNTRY MUSIC CELEBRATION Sunday, July 29 – LOVE LETTERS Starring Tony Roberts and Barbara Andres Thursday, August 2 – CABARET NIGHT with Broadway's ANDREW KEENAN-BOLGER Friday, August 3 – PERFORMING ARTS CAMP SHOWCASE
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Saturday, August 4 – JERRY HERMAN: THE BROADWAY LEGACY CONCERT w/ POCONO POPS! ORCHESTRA This year’s Lifetime Achievement recipient, the acclaimed Savion Glover, will also be teaching a Master Class with students in the Performing Arts Camp. The Pocono Mountains Performing Arts Camp is an extraordinary opportunity for emerging talent. The two-week program runs July 23-August 4, 2018 for students grades 9 through 12. In addition to a variety of daily musical and theatrical workshops, students receive master classes from industry professionals and the opportunity to perform in up to four Pocono Mountains Music Festival
events alongside festival headliners. PMMF is one of only four organizations in the US awarded the prestigious ASCAP Foundation Jerry Herman Broadway Legacy Prize. Classes are held Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm, at Pocono Mountain East High School, 231 Pocono Mountain School Rd, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Cost for the 2-week program is $300; scholarships are available. For tickets, information and registration visit their website at: www.PoconoFest.org Follow us on Instagram @PoconoSecrets, Facebook @PocoPike or 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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Classic Cars
1965
Chevrolet
Corvette By Arnie Milidantri
Roadster
July is special, the month we celebrate our country’s independence with parades, enjoy the hot lazy days together with family and friends at barbeques and picnics or just spend a quiet afternoon lying in a hammock contemplating if it’s really necessary to cut the lawn this week or just let it grow! July is a great time for car enthusiasts, whether you own a cherished ride or just share the passion for great cars in spirit, to attend one of the many local shows/cruises. It is especially a great time to be cruising in one of America’s classic sports cars, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster! 36 | CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE |
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The car featured this month is a beautiful bright Rally Red 1965 Corvette Roadster owned by Tom Murante of Shohola, Pennsylvania. The car’s classic “stingray” design’s beautiful lines stanch and sound transport me back to a much different time, a time when a car’s styling, sound and muscle were unique and easily recognized!
Background The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette was the middle year of the C2 (second generation) body style that ran from 1963 through 1967 (These models are also known as the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray.). The C1 designation started with the 1953 through 1962 production years. Now in its third year of production (23,562 total of which 8,186 were coupes and 15,376 were roadsters), the 1965 Corvette Sting Ray was further refined style-wise, given more muscle with the addition of an all-new braking system and larger power plants. The 1965 Corvette Stingray was the last year for fuel injection until 1982 when the L83 crossfire fuel injection was introduced. This was the first year for the "Big Block" 396 cu in 425 hp was offered as a mid year option. A new hood with a funnel shaped "power blister" air scoop was also introduced. The vertical louvers on the side of the car are now functional, and the blacked out grill has horizontal bars. The depressions on the standard hood were removed. The rocker panels were restyled and new knock-off wheels were available from the factory; they were painted dark gray between the fins. A side exhaust system was offered which made the car look even more aggressive. A telescoping steering wheel, new gauges influenced by aircraft design, and seats redesigned with larger and more supportive cushions enhanced the driving experience/comfort. Disc brakes were standard for the '65 Vette but drums could be substituted for a $64.50 credit. Power steering was offered as an option for the first time in cars with optional high output small block engines, (Power steering was previously only available with the lower 250 hp and 300 hp engines.). 1965 was the only year for the 396 cu in "Turbo Jet" engine. The antenna is now powered and is standard. A special order heavy duty transmission (M22) dubbed the "Rock Crusher" because of the sounds it makes while shifting was an option in '65.
Featured Car A classic car owner’s worst nightmare is losing their car to an event beyond their control. For
those of us on the east coast, the death and destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy in October of 2012 was unforgettable for those affected. A small part of the storm destruction was the loss of thousands of vehicles among which were cherished classics and antiques. The beautifully restored 1965 Corvette Roadster featured is one of the cars caught in the floods of Hurricane Sandy as it battered New Jersey. Tom Murante purchased the heavily flood damaged Corvette in early 2013 and began the fulfillment of his dream “to restore an old Vette”. The body was removed from the chassis and a four year total restoration began. Every nut and bolt was removed, replaced or restored, the original numbers matching drive train was rebuilt to factory specs starting with the 327 cubic inch 365 hp engine and four speed transmission. Tom did all the meticulous mechanical restoration himself with the exception of the engine that was rebuilt by SAAF Engines in Lackawaxen, PA. The flawless Rally Red paint job and laser straight body work was done by the Early Vette Shop in Shohola, PA. Tom humbly states that: “Without the expert knowledge of Mike and Joe at The Early Vette Shop, this project would not have turned out this amazing”. The original black interior and original teak steering wheel were beautifully restored as well. The car’s factory side pipes provide the mellow sound and the right amount of “bling”. The only two minor non-factory original items, “Tom” options if you will, are the orange accent paint on the valve covers and the “torque thrust” wheels (Way better than the original hubcaps.)! Tom has brought back one of our classic American sports cars. The end result is it’s a great car with a great story!
Owner This beautiful 1965 Vette roadster is owned by Tom Murante is originally from New Jersey. He had been coming up to Twin Lakes since he was a kid with his family, and in 2002 became a fulltime resident of Pike County, PA in 2002. Tom is a local business owner in the self-storage industry. He has always loved cars and has several other cars in his collection including a rare 1961 fuel injected Corvette and a 1963 split window Corvette coupe. Tom is an active car enthusiast who enjoys the challenge and camaraderie of the hobby. If you happen to see a beautiful red 1965 cruising the county roads of Milford, smile and wave, you just passed a happy man in his dream car!
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Outdoor Ramblings
Hitting the Trail at Prompton Park By Bill Deaton | williamjdeaton@yahoo.com
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erched between Waymart and Honesdale is Prompton State Park, a 1500-acre satellite of Lackawanna State Park. In addition to the many other activities, such as boating, fishing, disc golf, and RC aircraft flying, hiking and mountain biking on the park’s 26 miles of trails are also very popular. From a paved mile-and-a-half section of the East Shore Trail that is the remnants of where PA-170 once ran prior to the construction of the dam, to rocky ways that skirt cliffsides, the trail diversity at Prompton ranges from flat to moderately steep. Some are rocky while others are muddy. Some are wide and others just a mere footpath. Good footwear, preferably waterproof, is a solid suggestion while traversing these trails since all of them are also open to mountain biking, and several stream crossings mark a few routes. The bulk of the trails reside on the east shore of Prompton Lake. All things stem from the red blazed, 4.5mi East Shore Trail. Trailheads can be accessed via the parking lot off Beech Grove Road, a recent addition in the last few seasons, or across the dam from the south.
Hikers can choose several optional pathways that either diverge directly off the East Shore Trail or can be reached via another route. Hiker Trail (White, 0.2) A short connector from East Shore to Cliff Sidewinder Trail (Yellow, 0.7) A longer connector that winds between East Shore and Cliff Cliff Trail (Red 1.5.) Longer loop that visits the cliff and several waterfalls. Pine Creek (Green 0.9) Loop hemlock grove in between Cliff and Blueberry. Blueberry (Blue, 1.3.) Loop through woods and open areas with blueberry bushes. Cross Trail (White, 0.2) Connector through a meadow. Eagle Pass (Green, 1.0) Parallel trail inland of East Shore. Sugar Shack (White 1.7) Continuation of Eagle Pass. High Ledge Trail (Blue, 1.0.) Artery trail between East Shore and southern loops. Hemlock (Yellow, 1.7) Exterior loop in the south. Bone Ridge (Green, 1.9.) Interior loop accessed via Hemlock. Four trails follow the West Shore and can be accessed from the dam parking area and the boat launch midway up the lake. From the launch, the red blazed West Shore Trail stays closer to the shore going 1.8 miles to the north and 1.0 to the picnic area at the dam. Also, the Orchard Trail (White, 1.4) heads north, inland to merge with the West Shore and also bears south (White, 1.7) also to the picnic area. According to Paul Mang of the Friends of Prompton, a volunteer group that does much of the maintenance in the park, the recent tornadoes that struck the area closed some of the trails near the dam but as of now, everything is open. “A lot of the clean-up was done thanks to Kenny Pender, (another volunteer) and there are still two or three holes on the disc golf course that are wiped out,” Mang stated. He’ll be working with other volunteers soon to get those re-opened as well. The park is open every day of the year from dawn to dusk. Overnight facilities and parking are not available at the park. Access areas to the park and lake can be reached off PA-170 or Beech Grove Rd. Pets are permitted but need to be leashed. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1 but cell phone coverage in the area is sketchy or non-existent in some parts of the park, so inform someone about your plan to visit and let them know when you plan to return. Have fun and enjoy Prompton! www.connections-magazine.com
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Pets
Boating Safety for Your & Your Pet
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ith boating season in high gear it's a good time for a little refresher on pet friendly boating to ensure your little one is safe. Before hitting the high seas with your pet, it's important to plan ahead and always keep the best interests of your four-legged friend in mind. Boating with your pet can be a wonderful and bonding experience or a not so pleasant one. It's all a function of proper planning and preparation. Be sure to take these necessary provisions to ensure that your pet's boat cruise is a happy and safe one.
Identification Tag Make sure your pet has a collar with an identification tag. Include contact information, marina address and slip number.
Familiarization with the Boat It is best to gradually introduce your pet to your boat and the water. Let your pet explore the boat while it is docked before going out on the water. Turn on the engine and let
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them get used to its sound, smell, and feel while the boat is docked. Then, take your pet out on small cruises and gradually build up to longer cruises.
Safe & Easy Boat Access Provide a special pet ramp for your pet to get on and off the boat. This not only includes from the dock to the boat but also from the water to the boat. Pets weigh much more wet than dry, and it can be very difficult to lift them back into your boat after a swim.
Flotation Device A personal flotation device (a.k.a. pet life jacket) can also ensure safety while on the water. Not all pets can swim (including some dogs). Even if your pet is a good swimmer, getting tossed overboard can put any animal into a panic. In addition, your pet could suffer from exhaustion or hypothermia. Many pets also fall into the water from the dock or while trying to get from the dock to the boat. Having your pet equipped with a flotation device with a lifting handle makes retrieving your pet much easier and safer. Help your pet get used to the PFD by first practicing at home for short periods of time. Start by putting the PFD on your pet and let them walk around with it on. The next step is to let your pet swim with it on for a short period. It's a new experience for your pet so it's important for them to get used to it before the boat trip.
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Proper Hydration & Staying Cool Pets do not sweat, so keep an eye out for heavy panting or drool and a rapid heart beat. Protect pets from heat by providing some shade on the boat, providing plenty of water and keeping the deck cool to protect paw pads. Bring along a pet travel bowl and fresh water. It is critical to hydrate pets before they get into the water. Otherwise, they will drink the natural water and may get sick.
Going Potty A big challenge of boating with your pet is making provisions so that they can go to the bathroom. Bringing along your cat's litter box and securing it inside the cabin is a good solution for your feline friends. Dogs, however, are a bigger challenge. If your boat trip does not allow for regular land stops for your dog to do its business, then provisions must be made so that it can relieve itself on the boat. A portable dog potty that simulates grass is an excellent solution.
Health Records If your boating destination is a marina or place that you're not familiar with, be sure to bring along a copy of vaccination and health records. Some places may require proof of immunization before letting pets explore on land.
Call Ahead While most marinas and parks welcome pets, there are some that aren't pet friendly. Be sure to call ahead before arriving on shore. Wishing you and your pet safe and happy travels on the water this season! About TripsWithPets.com TripsWithPets.com is the premier online pet friendly travel guide -- providing online reservations at over 30,000 pet friendly hotels & accommodations across the U.S. and Canada. When planning a trip, pet parents go to TripsWithPets.com for detailed, up-to-date information on hotel pet policies and pet amenities. TripsWithPets.com also features airline & car rental pet policies, pet friendly activities, a user-friendly search-by-route option, as well as pet travel gear. For more information, please visit http://www.tripswithpets.com.
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BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Antisocial Personality Disorder...
Truth Matters By Arthur Middleton, M.D., FAPA
Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.
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he Oxford Dictionary defines a white lie as a “harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings.” Parents may recall experiences when they found it necessary to “bend the truth” in order to make it easier for their children to accept the reality; that a crayon portrait of the family dog is “beautiful,” when it really isn’t, or that a pet hamster is sleeping, when it has actually died. At the other extreme is the deliberate intent to convey a false impression. We might think of the used car salesman as an example. Over the course of time, it is likely that many of us have been involved with people who do not tell the truth on a reliable basis. Children learn that it is a function of good character to be truthful, and parents will laud the positive character traits that they feel they have instilled in them. Quite often, a young child will discover through experience that parents can be forgiving if they don’t tell the truth, expecting them to learn and not repeat the behavior. We rely on the truthfulness of others in all aspects of our daily existence. Relationships are developed with others based on positive as well as negative experiences, but truthfulness is taken for granted. When it is violated, it is often a
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painful experience with consequences that can be serious, including legal ramifications, loss of a relationship, or even being fired from a job. A legitimate question is whether individuals who cannot be depended upon to tell the truth have a mental disorder. The following fictional clinical vignette is presented to highlight the complexity of a character disorder in which the inability to reliably tell the truth is central to the disorder. JT is a 63 y/o mother of two adult sons; John, age 40 and Mark, age 35. JT and her husband love their sons, but the experience with one of her sons has been and continues to be quite difficult. JT married her husband at the age of 18. Initially, it was a good experience, allowing her to finish two years of community college while her husband went on to have a successful contracting business. She worked as a nursing assistant and enjoyed this profession. Life became complicated when her husband began to drink during periods when his business was slow and at times became verbally and physically abusive to her. She left her husband but returned to live with him after he promised to stop drinking. Things appeared to improve after she had her first son, John, followed by the birth of her second son, Mark, five years later. JT and her husband had great hopes for the future of her first son. How-
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ever, by the age of 13 he had many problems. He made friends in school, but his friends quickly avoided him when he betrayed them by not telling the truth. John began therapy, but it didn’t seem to help. His father, who had stopped drinking, began to drink heavily again and on several occasions was verbally abusive to his son, who at the age of 13 began to run away. John was treated in a variety of clinical settings without improvement. By comparison, Mark was never in trouble and resented the attention that John had received. John and Mark never got along, and Mark often told his mother that he couldn’t trust his brother, and neither should she. JT believed in her son. When John was 25, he continued to live with JT and her husband. Mark had left the house by then and rarely had any communication with his parents and none with John. JT and her husband were convinced that John was getting back on track with his life when they were startled to learn that he had been stealing from his employer. JT’s husband felt that he and his wife should disown John, and ask him to leave their home. John told his parents that he had “borrowed” money that he was supposed to take to his employer’s bank for deposit, forgetting to let his employer know beforehand. JT accepted her son’s explanation and depleted her savings in order to hire a lawyer to defend her son. His employer decided not to press charges if his parents restored the monies that John had stolen, and no legal charges were filed. In the ten years that followed, JT and her husband had continued emotional
pain as they learned that John was unable to tell the truth and that it was not possible to ever believe him. At the age of 40, John is in jail for using a credit card stolen from his parents. In jail, he is receiving therapy and is due to be released soon. JT and her husband have also been in therapy and have accepted the fact that their son cannot tell the truth. With therapy, they have been able to establish boundaries to prevent their son from hurting them emotionally or financially. While they love their son, they have learned to accept this reality and understand that their son may never change. They remain hopeful that he will receive effective treatment in a setting that makes it difficult for him to lie or deceive others as has been the case with them. Visit CM’s website for more on antisocial personality disorder. The following references are provided for the informed consumer: U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health: Personality Disorders www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ personalitydisorders.html U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health: Antisocial Personality Disorder www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/ article/000921.htm The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook: Personality Disorders www.merckmanuals.com/home/mental_health_disorders/personality_disorders/personality_disorders.html Dr. Middleton is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, and a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. 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.
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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-Lesvos-Paros). Info: waynecountyartsalliance.org. DAILY Public Art Displays Nature’s Grace, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale & Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, Hawley. Wayne County Arts Alliance artists display their work. 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 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. TUESDAYS Bingo American Legion Post 311, Hawley. Doors open 10:30 a.m., games begin at Noon. Info: legionpost311@gmail.com. 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.
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WEDNESDAYS Wednesday Bog Walk 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tannersville Bog, E. Stroudsburg. Environmental Educators explain the Bog’s formation, its interesting plant & animal life & more. Wear appropriate footwear. Pre-registration required & limited. Registration & info: 570-629-3061. 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. WEDNESDAYS Jazz on the Deck 6 p.m. The Settlers Inn, Hawley. Enjoy the summer menu or sip your favorite drink in the garden while listening to great jazz performers. Info & reservations: 570-226-2993. 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 Thursday Night with John Curtin 6–9 p.m. Glass-wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. Classic guitar playing & musical stylings. Info: 570-226-1337 or ledgeshotel.com. THURSDAYS Pub-O-Lympics 8–10 p.m. The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Hawley. A combination of trivia & physical challenges. Compete with your team to win a gold medal, gift certificate & bragging rights. Info: 570-226-4388.
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EVENTS FRIDAYS 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. FRIDAYS Summer Sounds 7–10 p.m. Carbondale Grand Hotel, Carbondale. Live tribute bands every Friday Info: 570-536-6020. FRIDAYS Live Music on the Deck 8–11 p.m. Glass-wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. Info: 570-226-1337 or ledgeshotel.com.
Hawley. Featuring a local craft brewery, live blues music & BBQ-Style outdoor dining. Info: 570-226-1337 or ledgeshotel.com. THROUGH JUL. 7 Mitch Lewis Alliance Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, Narrowsburg, NY. Painting exhibition. Free. Gallery hours: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Info: 845-252-7576 or delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. THROUGH JUL. 7 Mark Sauerhoff 7–9 p.m. Loft Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, Narrowsburg, NY. Sculpture exhibition. Free. Gallery hours: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Info: 845-252-7576 or delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.
FRIDAYS Hawley Farmer’s Market 2–6 p.m. Bingham Park, Hawley. Meat, poultry, eggs, baked goods, fresh produce, plants, candy & crafts. Penn State info table & master gardeners to answer your garden questions. Info: 570-226-1644 or Facebook. SATURDAYS Wayne County Farmers’ Market 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Willow Ave., Honesdale (next to Dave’s Foodtown). See description at Jun. 23. Info: 570-488-5435. SATURDAYS 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. SATURDAYS 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. SUNDAYS Milford Farmers Market 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Columns Museum, Milford. Free concerts. Rain or shine. Info: airsoilwaterorg.wordpress.com. SUNDAYS Blues, Brews & BBQs 5–9 p.m. Glass-wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel,
THROUGH JUL. 8 69th Annual Kutztown Folk Festival 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown. Celebrate authentic Pa. Dutch culture with demos of traditional crafts, folklife demonstrations, historical reenactments, antiques, traditional music. Live entertainment & stuff for the kids. Info: 888-674-6136 or www.kutztownfestival.com.
July 3– July 9 JUL. 3–7 Annual Summer Carnival Bingham Park, Hawley. Benefits Hawley Police Dept. & Hawley Parks & Rec Commission. Rides, food, games & more. Info: 570-226-4064 or www.visithawleypa.com. JUL. 4 Independence Day (Fourth of July) Parade Noon. Hawley. Spring Street to Bingham Park. Line-up at 11 a.m., on Spring & Maple. Info: 570-226-4064 or www.visithawleypa.com. JUL. 5 The Barn Cats 7:30 p.m. Central Park, Honesdale. Wayne County Creative Arts Council 51st Summer Festival. Refreshments available. No alcohol allowed. Bring a blanket or chair. Main rain locations: Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, The Cooperage or
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EVENTS Central United Methodist Church. No admittance fee. Info: Mitzi Kielar, 570-785-3674 or Facebook. JUL. 6–8, 13–15, 20–22 Anything Goes 8 p.m. (exc. Jul. 22: 2:30 p.m.) The Ritz Co. Playhouse, Hawley. Music & lyrics by Cole Porter. Info: 570-226-9752 or www.ritzplayhouse.com. JUL. 7 Bridge the Gap: Pond Paddle 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Free. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 7 Annual Shehawken Festival 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Shehawken United Methodist Church, Starrucca. United Methodist Women deli & bake sale, with delicious homemade goodies, handmade craft items, hot dogs for lunch & much more. Proceeds benefit the Women's Mission Projects. Rain or shine. Info: 570-798-2305. JUL. 7 Frog Frolic 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 7 Tim Farrell: A Fingerstyle Workshop 3 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper by learning fingerstyle guitar arrangements of some of the incredibly creative music from the groundbreaking album. Tim walks you step-by-step through the process. Learn tips & techniques for playing. Hands-on workshop includes transcriptions in notation & tablature. The arrangements can also be modified for ukulele. Space limited. Reservations & info: 570-253-2020 or info@thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 7 Wildflower Music Festival: Patriot Brass Ensemble 6 p.m. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills. Stirring 15-piece brass band makes you want to march when you hear the patriotic music & more performed by these skilled, professional musicians. Vets & active service personnel free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnics & beverages permitted. Info: 570-253-1185 or www.dorflinger.org. JUL. 7 Tim Farrell: Concert 7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Through his mastery of the intricacies & melodic grace of fingerstyle guitar, he has created a sound that evokes emotion, a sound that is to be felt as well as heard. Donations collected at door. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.
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WCAA 2018 Artists’ Studio Tour 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Meet Wayne Cty.’s established & emerging artists in their studios. Visit tour HQ at The Cooperage Project, Honesdale, to see artwork & plan your tour. Free to the public. Map available at waynecountyartsalliance.org. Info: waynecountyartsalliance@gmail.com. JUL. 9 Irish Balladeers 7:30 p.m. Central Park, Honesdale. Wayne County Creative Arts Council 51st Summer Festival. Refreshments available. No alcohol allowed. Bring a blanket or chair. Main rain locations: Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, The Cooperage or Central United Methodist Church. No admittance fee. Info: Mitzi Kielar, 570-785-3674 or Facebook.
July 10–July 19 JUL. 10 Kids Improv Workshop Noon–1 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Laurie Guzda, a professional actor/director/writer/artist, teaches a kids Improv Workshop during the Kid’s Lunch Party. Kids of all ages can eat a free lunch, learn something new & have fun. Improvisation helps develop timing, listening & rhythm skills. Free. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 10 Uncovering the Past: A Lecture Series Featuring Wayne County’s History 2–3:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project & Wayne County Histor-
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EVENTS ical Society. Series covers various topics involving the history of our local region. This week’s topic: “The Poor Farm.” Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 10 Edible Yards Forum 7–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Public forum presented by SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development support) to promote healthy, sustainable living in our area. Three presenters talk about edible landscaping & backyard food production, pollinators & compost. Registration & info: www.seedsgroup.net or 570-245-1256. JUL. 11 Wednesday Bog Walk 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tannersville Bog, E. Stroudsburg. Wear appropriate footwear. Pre-registration required: 570-629-3061.
JUL. 13 Summer Party Series 6–9 p.m. The Waterfront at Silver Birches, Hawley. BBQ buffet. Live music. Reservations suggested. Reservations & info: 570-226-4388. JUL. 13 Music & Tales from The Golden Road: A Night with David Gans 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. A David Gans performance is likely to consist of several elements: country-blues-style fingerpicking, loopbased improvisations, sweetly-sung ballads, favorites from the folk-rock canon of the last 50 years & more. But it’s always worth a listen. Meet & greet & book signing available. Info: 570-253-2020 or info@thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 13–AUG. 11 Irenaeus Yurchuk Alliance Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, Narrows-
JUL.12 Romping Radishes 4–5 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Geared to students K–2, but all children are welcome. This month’s topic: Seeds, Flowers and Flying Creatures. Parents or guardians must stay with their children for the duration of the class. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 11 Open Mic Night 7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. Hosted by Pixie & The Low Down. Come to perform or come to listen & watch. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 12 Stourbridge Pie: A Market Gathering Place 4–7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Event series strives to provide the greater Honesdale community with access to superb local agricultural products, artisanal goods, locally produced art & live entertainment. Free entry. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 12 The Pharm 7:30 p.m. Central Park, Honesdale. Wayne County Creative Arts Council 51st Summer Festival. Refreshments available. No alcohol allowed. Bring a blanket or chair. Main rain locations: Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, The Cooperage or Central United Methodist Church. No admittance fee. Info: Mitzi Kielar, 570-785-3674 or Facebook.
burg, NY. Mixed media paintings. Free. Opening reception, Jul. 13. Gallery hours: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Info: 845-252-7576 or delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. JUL. 13–AUG. 11 Sonjie Solomon Loft Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, Narrowsburg, NY. Mixed media exhibit. Free. Opening reception, Jul. 13. Gallery hours: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Info: 845-252-7576 or delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. JUL. 14 Tricky Tray Noon. Central Volunteer Fire Dept., Hawley. Calling starts 2 p.m. Three levels of prizes. Refreshments available. Handicapped accessible. Benefits Central Volunteer Fire Dept. Info: Joan, 570-949-4296. JUL. 14 Rhododendron Hike & Historic Lodge Tour 1–3 p.m. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Take a leisurely hike along the lake while the rhododendrons are in bloom. Afterward walk back in time to learn the history behind the Great Camp while enjoying a tour through Watres Lodge. Wear com-
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EVENTS fortable footwear. Free. Registration appreciated. Info: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org. JUL. 14 Wilderness Walkabout 1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 14 Second Saturday Honesdale 6–9 p.m. Downtown Honesdale. Festivaltown happening filled with music, art, comedy & community support. Info on Facebook. JUL. 14 Wildflower Music Festival: Christine Andreas 6 p.m. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills. Broadway & great American songbook: extremely talented singer performs her “Love Is Good” show with her Grammy-nominated husband, Martin Silvestri. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnics & beverages permitted. Info: 570-253-1185 or www.dorflinger.org. JUL. 14 Milford After Dark Downtown Milford. Extended shopping hours, gallery events, live music & diverse dining options. Info: www.milfordpa.us. JUL. 14 Sweetbriar Rose featuring Arrah Fisher 7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. Americana-tinged folknoir band is a band of rootsy, thorny, rose-hipped gypsies mixing bluegrass, three-part harmony & jazz. Singer-songwriter Fisher’s warm guitars, ethereal vocals, infectious melodies & dark undertones blend influences of folk, country, indie-pop, soul & blues. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 14 Soul of the Balkans: The Noga Group led by Avram Pengas Milford Theatre, Milford. One of the most popular ethnic ensembles in NYC will delight the audience with colorful music, song & dance from Serbia, Greece, Macedonia, Turkey, & other countries of the region Info: 570-409-1269 or www.kindredspiritsarts.org. JUL. 14 & 15 The 56th Annual Wayne County Art & Antiques Show & Sale Wayne Highlands Middle School, Honesdale. Sponsored by The Women’s Club of Honesdale. Over 50 dealers. On-site appraisals & restoration specialists (bring items with you), “Attic Treasures,” homemade refreshments. Proceeds donated to scholarships, community services & charities. Info: WomensClubofHonesdale.com.
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Zane Grey Festival 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Zane Grey Museum, Lackawaxen. Activities & events for children & adults throughout the day, including live birds of prey show, horse-drawn wagon rides, Upper Delaware Puppeteers, folk music, children’s scavenger hunt, interactive living history lessons, magic tricks & more. Info: 570-685-4871 or upde_interpretation@nps.gov.
JUL. 14 & 15 Oktoberfest in July 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, E. Stroudsburg. With both Polish & German themes, there are two stages of music, traditional costumed dance performances, pig & “hot dog” races, ethnic craft vendors, “Bier Stein Olympics” & plenty of wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies & cold brews. Lots of activities for kids. Tickets & info: 570-421-7231 or shawneemt.com. JUL. 14–31 Art Exhibit: Steve Kagar, “Pocono Plateau Plus” 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. A compilation of expressive, acrylic paintings from the Pocono landscapes & from the different ski areas Kagar has skied in the western U.S. Opening reception Jul. 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Info: 570-629-3061. JUL. 15 Frog Frolic 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 15 Chicken BBQ Fundraiser Noon–2 p.m. 100 4th St., Honesdale (across from RE/MAX). Michael Goodenough's wood-fired pit chicken. Benefits Lake Cadjaw Watershed Associ-
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EVENTS ation. Help save the lake. Pre-order tickets & info: Tom, 570-840-5032 or Will, 570-251-0476. JUL. 15 Bridge the Gap: Pond Paddle 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Free. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 15–21 Balalaika and Domra Association of America Convention 7:30 p.m. Valley Forge. Workshops on musical instruction, performance, folk dancing, folk chorus, mini-concerts & cultural/language activities centered on the Russian folk instruments. Info: bdaa.com. JUL. 16 Wayne Highlands Quilt Guild 6:30 p.m. Honesdale Community Church, Honesdale. Welcoming quilters all ages & skill levels. Make new friends who share your passion for quilting. Show & Tell & refreshments. Info: Deb, 570-224-4914 or debszoo@gmail.com.
JUL. 18 Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum Visits The Cooperage 10 a.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. A new series, “Susan B. Anthony at The Cooperage,” is led by Colleen Janz, the executive director of The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum in Massachusetts. She talks about the life & legacy of Anthony. All ages welcome, a craft will be provided. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 18 Acoustic Bluegrass Jam 7–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. Led by Ron Penska. All levels of players are welcome. All instruments are welcome, too, but leave your amps at home — this jam is entirely acoustic. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 19 Game Night 6–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. Play from a selection of
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Family Fun Day Noon–5 p.m. Billy’s New Hope Barn, Honesdale. Meet all the animals at a farm animal sanctuary that gives forever homes to cows, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, ducks & more. Barn tours, music, food, games, raffle baskets, bake sale & yard sale. Info: 570-785-3043 or SusanWylam1963@gmail.com.
JUL. 16 Flashback 7:30 p.m. Central Park, Honesdale. Wayne County Creative Arts Council 51st Summer Festival. Refreshments available. No alcohol allowed. Bring a blanket or chair. Main rain locations: Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, The Cooperage or Central United Methodist Church. No admittance fee. Info: Mitzi Kielar, 570-785-3674 or Facebook. JUL. 17 Kids Improv Workshop Noon–1 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. See description at Jul. 10. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 17 Uncovering the Past: A Lecture Series Featuring Wayne County’s History 2–3:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. See description at Jul. 10. This week’s topic: “Embattled Freedom: Chronicle of a Fugitive-Slave.” Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.
games or bring your own game to share & teach. All ages welcome. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 19, 20, 21 St. Eulalia’s Summer Picnic St. Eulalia’s Church, Roaring Brook Twp. Picnic grounds open 6 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sat.) Bake sale, homemade foods, tricky trays, Grandma’s Attic, games, 50-50 Summer Cash tickets & musical entertainment. Free parking. 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Jul. 21. Race registration or sponsorship: www.steulalia5k.com or Ryan, 570-499-3782. General info: 570-842-7656.
July 20–July 31 JUL. 20 Summer Party Series 6–9 p.m. The Waterfront at Silver Birches, Hawley. BBQ buffet. Live music. Reservations suggested. Reservations & info: 570-226-4388.
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EVENTS JUL. 20 Steampunk Ball 7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Come in your best Steampunk costume. The WhiskeyKillers bring high-energy American roots music to audiences throughout the USA. Cocktails by Lang Beverage Co. & beer by Here & Now Brewing Co. available for purchase. Do not BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 20, 21, 22 A Family Reunion to Die For 1:30 p.m. The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. A buffet dinner theatre. Murder at the Music Box Interactive Mystery. Info: 570-283-2195 or www.musicbox.org. JUL. 21 MAPS Bird Banding with PARC 7–10 a.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. See description at Jul. 11. Info: 570-236-3008 or www.poconoavianresearch.org. JUL. 21 Kids ’n Critters Day at Claws ’N’ Paws Wild Animal Park 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Claws ’N’ Paws Wild Animal Park, Lake Ariel. Exciting animal-themed activities for kids. Free face painting, touch & feel table, help keepers make enrichment kabobs for monkeys, turtle feedings, & more. Info: 570-698-6154 or www.clawsnpaws.com. JUL. 21 Ecozone Discovery Room! 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. No registration required. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 21 Wildflower Music Festival: Walkin’ the Line 6 p.m. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills. Bennie Wheels & his Walkin’ the Line Band pay the ultimate tribute to Johnny Cash with the nation’s #1, most authentic recreation of “The Man in Black.” Bring a lawn chair or blan-
ket. Picnics & beverages permitted. Info: 570-253-1185 or www.dorflinger.org. JUL. 21 Festival of Russian Folk Music 7:30 p.m. Temple Performing Arts Center, Temple University, Philadelphia. 80-person orchestra performance includes appearances by ensembles from across the US & virtuoso soloists on the balalaika & domra instruments from Russia & Ukraine. Tickets: bit.ly/russinconcert2018. Info: bdaa.com or 330-268-9446. JUL. 21 Nature at Night 8:30–10 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Bring a flashlight. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 21 & 22 34th Annual Audubon Art and Craft Festival 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wallenpaupack Area Middle School, Hawley. Combines entertaining, educational live wildlife shows featuring native animals with close to 100 juried artists & artisans, many of whose work is nature- or wildlife-inspired. Live ice sculpting, activities for the kids, free parking, air-conditioning, food & beverages. Info: 484-256-4485 or www.audubonfestival.com. JUL. 22 Bridge the Gap: Pond Paddle 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Free. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 22 28th Annual Riverfest 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. Embodies the spirit of our river valley & highlights the artists & musicians who live & work here. Over 40 artists’ booths, seven information booths, a Kids Korner & a food court. Poster auction. Face painting for the kids. Shop Narrowsburg businesses & artisan booths for specials & handcrafts. Free admission. Info: 845-252-7576.
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Old Time Fiddlers 7:30 p.m. Central Park, Honesdale. Wayne County Creative Arts Council 51st Summer Festival. Refreshments available. No alcohol allowed. Bring a blanket or chair. Main rain locations: Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, The Cooperage or Central United Methodist Church. No admittance fee. Info: Mitzi Kielar, 570-785-3674 or Facebook.
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EVENTS Book features modern & historical photographs. Books available signed by three authors. Info: janev@socantel.net. JUL. 23 New Paramounts 7:30 p.m. Central Park, Honesdale. Wayne County Creative Arts Council 51st Summer Festival. Refreshments available. No alcohol allowed. Bring a blanket or chair. Main rain locations: Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, The Cooperage or Central United Methodist Church. No admittance fee. Info: Mitzi Kielar, 570-785-3674 or Facebook.
JUL. 21 & 22 Steampunk Honesdale Honesdale. Greater Honesdale Partnership welcomes the Steampunk community to a diverse celebration of its industrial heritage in a townwide family-friendly event with something for everyone. Shop local stores, area vendors, Steampunk artists & vendors & area non-profits. Various & sundry events will be held: steam locomotive excursions, Tea Duelling, Tarot readings, Steampunk pet photos, Blind Book Sale, Coal Drop raffle, Steampunk Commons, music entertainment, Farmer’s Market, Historical Society exhibits & more. For more details about these activities & more, call 570-253-5492 or see visithonesdalepa.com. JUL. 22 Honesdale Steampunk Film Festival Over three hours of steampunk film goodness. Info: Honesdale Steampunk Page on Facebook. JUL. 22 Introduction to Orienteering 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 23 Meet the Authors of “Route 6 in Pennsylvania” 10 a.m.–Noon at the Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale. 1–3 p.m. at the Waymart Area Historical Society D&H Depot Museum, Waymart.
JUL. 23–27 Senior Naturalists: Appalachian Trail Expedition Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info & registration: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 23–28 143rd Troy Fair Alparon Park, Troy. Danielle Bradbery & Jerrod Niemann, Jul. 25. Truck & tractor pulls, demolition derby, Dave Martin’s Bullride Mania, free entertainment. Info: info@troyfair.com or 570-297-3648. JUL. 24 Kids Improv Workshop Noon–1 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. See description at Jul. 10. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 24 Uncovering the Past: A Lecture Series Featuring Wayne County’s History 2–3:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. See description at Jul. 10. This week’s topic: “The West Point Foundry and America’s Early Locomotives.” Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 25 Wednesday Bog Walk 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tannersville Bog, E. Stroudsburg. Wear appropriate footwear. Pre-registration required: 570-629-3061. JUL. 26 Unique Pathways Program Series 5:30 p.m. Hawley Public Library, Hawley. Brenda Seldin has been an Animal Communicator since 2004. Clients contact her to find out how their pets are doing, for help with behavioral, health or endof-life issues, & to speak with their companions in spirit. She shares what she’s learned from the animals & some of her interesting experiences, & works with the audience to help connect to the animals in their lives. Free. Light refreshments served. Info: 570-226-4620.
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EVENTS JUL. 26 Stanky and the Cadets 7:30 p.m. Central Park, Honesdale. Wayne County Creative Arts Council 51st Summer Festival. Refreshments available. No alcohol allowed. Bring a blanket or chair. Main rain locations: Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, The Cooperage or Central United Methodist Church. No admittance fee. Info: Mitzi Kielar, 570-785-3674 or Facebook. JUL. 27 Summer Party Series 6–9 p.m. The Waterfront at Silver Birches, Hawley. BBQ buffet. Live music. Reservations suggested. Reservations & info: 570-226-4388. JUL. 27 Brad Cole 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. Addressing the ups & downs of the human condition with both wit & raw insight, his passionate & distinctive delivery of roots-based folk music, woven with the grit & groove of old school bossa & rhythm & blues moves the listener’s soul in a direction that is unexpected, yet perfectly familiar. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 27–29 The Second Lady 8 p.m. The Ritz Co. Playhouse, Hawley. A Political Frolic, By Jack Sharkey. Info: 570-226-9752 or www.ritzplayhouse.com. JUL. 28 Bridge the Gap: River Paddle 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info & registration: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 28 Sssnakes Alive! 10–11:30 a.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Registration & info: 570-629-3061. JUL. 28 Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 28 Wildflower Music Festival: Green River 6 p.m. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills. Rick Horvath & his band recreate the lively swamp-rock sound of the original Creedence Clearwater Revival, & also features CCR’s lead vocalist, guitarist, & primary songwriter John Fogerty’s classics. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnics & beverages permitted. Info: 570-253-1185 or www.dorflinger.org.
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JUL. 28 Bats in the Night (UPDE) 7–9 p.m. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. A special presentation by an Upper Delaware National Park Service Ranger as they discuss the local bat population & why their conservation is so important. Search for bats at twilight as they take to the skies on the hunt for tasty insect snacks. Registration appreciated. Info: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org. JUL. 28 A Contra Dance 7:15 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Live music by Laura & Craig Gehrig, with caller Bob Nicholson. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary. Caller Bob Nicholson will do a beginner lesson starting at 7:15 p.m. Kids under 15 free. Info: 570-253-2020 or info@thecooperageproject.org. JUL. 29 Frog Frolic 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 29 Dragonfly Walk 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org. JUL. 29 Weekend of Chamber Music: Variations 4 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Featuring Susan Waterbury, violin, Caroline Stinson, cello, & Sarah Ho, piano. Includes Joan Tower’s Très lent, Messiaen’s beloved Louange à l’immortalité de Jesus, phase-shifting variations from Steve Reich, & multifarious variations from Haydn. Donation collected. Reservations & info: info@thecooperageproject.org or 570-253-2020. JUL. 29 All We Have To Do Is Dream 6 p.m. Boiler Room at the Hawley Silk Mill. An evening filled with your favorite music from The Everly Set, approximating The Everly Brothers, after enjoying a malt shop style dinner on the patio. Benefits Rett Syndrome Research Trust. Info: 570-226-4064 or info@visithawleypa.com. JUL. 31 Uncovering the Past: A Lecture Series Featuring Wayne County’s History 2–3:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. See description at Jul. 10. This week’s topic: “Jennie Brownscombe: Wayne County’s Artist.” Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.
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