Connections Magazine - May 2016 Issue

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DISCOVER DISC GOLFING – P 12

RENOVATED LOOK, FEEL, AND ENERGIZED SPIRIT! – P 14

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1930 FORD ROADSTER

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DISCOVER DISC GOLFING

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RENOVATED LOOK, FEEL, AND ENERGIZED SPIRIT!

Do you love classic cars and motorcycles? Do you love helping people in your community? If you’re like most of us and want to have fun and be a part of your community at the same time, I’ve got the perfect event for you this summer!

May is the start of Northeast Pennsylvania’s car show/cruise season, and before you know it, the car enthusiasts will soon be walking the aisles, talking to the owners, and reminiscing of our days past. One unique style of car that always grabs my eye is the classic old school-built street rod.

Looking for exciting and inexpensive outdoor recreational fun for the entire family? Try disc golf- a flying disc game and one of the fastest growing sports in the country. It’s similar to traditional golf, but instead of a ball and clubs, players throw a disc, or Frisbee.

The anticipation is building on Lake Wallenpaupack as one of the oldest businesses on the lake gets a renovated look, feel, and energized spirit!

MAY COVER: 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood, owned by Mr. Rodney Updegrave Jr. People's Choice winner at the 16th annual Equinunk Historical Society Car Show, held June 20th 2015. Photo courtesy of Natasha Tuttle. © 2015 Natasha Tuttle APRIL COVER: Door photo was by I'mage Photo Studios, courtesy of Clemleddy.

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Honoring

By Allison Mowatt

Local Veterans

hanks to a group of dedicated businesswomen, Wayne County veterans will forever be memorialized in a place of honor while offering a sacred healing spot for their families.

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The Wayne County Business and Professional Women (BPW) developed the idea for creating a Walk of Honor memorial for deceased veterans in all services, as well as a database to the cemetery in Wayne County where they were interred.

“Our veterans deserve to be honored in this way,” said Dr. Betty deMaye-Caruth, BPW member.

She is a retired Major of the United States Army Reserve, and her husband, Larry, is a retired Colonel. The couple met during their time of service.

Kim Erickson, BPM member and project organizer, presented the idea to the group.

“Wayne County has a strong veteran community with approximately 168 cemeteries throughout the county,” she said. “The idea was to visit these cemeteries and locate veterans, create a database with their names, dates of service, and other details, and include them in this Walk of Honor.”

Veterans’ family members and volunteers are assisting with locating markers in the cemeteries for the database. The criteria for the memorial are veterans need to be buried in a Wayne County cemetery or born in Wayne County and buried in a national cemetery.

“This memorial will be a living, breathing entity with additional names added every five to ten years,” said Melissa Rickard, BPW President.

“When the idea was announced, it exploded,” said Ms. Erickson. A fascinating discovery with unearthed so far is Sarah Mary Benjamin’s headstone, which is located in Pleasant Mount. She served in the Revolutionary War and wasn’t deterred from brandishing her own rifle, even after her husband was killed.”

The Wayne County Commissioners granted conditional use of about a quarter of an acre for this memorial near the Wayne County Courthouse.

The Walk of Honor will feature a concrete base walkway lined with18 aluminum podiums with names of the veterans listed, various flags, an eight foot monument showcasing the levels of service, and a map depicting the cemeteries.

Jolene Pryzant, BPW Vice-President and LPN at Honesdale Veteran Outpatient Clinic, met her husband, Bradley, while he was an Army National Guard member. He was activated for the Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving with the 109th infantry unit from Honesdale, returned home, and volunteered for the Operation Enduring Freedom deployment. During this deployment, Bradley lost members of his unit. Bradley is designing the monument and podiums and participating in this project as a source of healing for him. “We are grateful to have this opportunity to recognize our veterans and hope that others find this equally rewarding,” said Jolene. “I hope this memorial will be a quest for ancestral roots for generations, as well as a place of education and healing for current veterans and their families.”

The community is helping with name collection, fundraising, project coordination, and construction. According to BPW members, construction on the project is expected to be completed by November in time for Veterans Day. “We’re all very excited about this,” said Ms. Rickard.

Donations are appreciated to help maintain this memorial for decades to come. People interested in supporting this project can make a donation through the Walk of Honor website, www.walkofhonor.wix.com/waynecounty.

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Lake Region Community Dock Foundation’s

CruiseFest o you love classic cars and motorcycles? Do you love helping people in your community? If you’re like most of us and want to have fun and be a part of your community at the same time, I’ve got the perfect event for you this summer!

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Hello, my name is Jim Shook, President of the Lake Region Community Dock Foundation.

Our foundation, which is supported by the Lake Region IGA in Hawley, Pennsylvania, is known for helping families with unforeseen tragedies.

This summer on Sunday, June 12th, we are holding our CruiseFest event to raise money for families in need and local emergency services! CruiseFest is a classic car show and a motorcycle ride all wrapped up into one, not to mention, the live music, clam bake, and refreshments!

Meet us here at the Lake Region IGA located behind the CVS at the intersection of Route 590 and Route 6 on Sunday, June 14th, and we’ll get together, raise some money, and help families in need.

If you’re a biker like me who wants to ride in our Hometown Pride Ride, an 84 mile ride through the scenic Hawk’s Nest, meet us in the Lake Region IGA parking lot at 9:00 a.m. for registration and breakfast. Bring your helmets because for this ride we will be heading through New York State for a little while.

But wait, there’s more! All car enthusiasts are welcome to bring their hot rods, vintage cars or trucks and join us for the Classic Car Show going on at the same time! The car show and CruiseFest run from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For more information call 570-226-6000 or Like us on Facebook @ Lake Region IGA.

Greater Honesdale Partnership’s

Equinunk Historical Society’s

Cruizin’ Honesdale

16th Annual Car Show

nce again, The Greater Honesdale Partnership has two great classic car events planned for this year.

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The first Cruizin’ Honesdale Classic Car Cruise will be held on Saturday, July 23, in conjunction with ”Handmade & Homegrown” Sidewalk Sales Days (July 22 & 23), which is brought to you by the Greater Honesdale Partnership and sponsored by The Honesdale National Bank. The cruise will be on Court Street in front of the Wayne County Court House and Honesdale’s beautiful and historic Central Park from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come on out and see all the beautiful antique vehicles.

The second Cruizin’ Honesdale Classic Car Cruise will be held on Saturday, October 8, in conjunction with The Harvest & Heritage Days (October 8 & 9), which is also brought to you by the Greater Honesdale Partnership and sponsored by Wayne Bank. The cruise will be on Court Street in front of the Wayne County Court House and Honesdale’s beautiful and historic Central Park from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come on out and see all the beautiful antique vehicles. Plan on coming to Honesdale early that day to shop our great merchants, craft vendors, enjoy hay rides, and so much more!

For more information on both of these great events go to VisitHonesdalePA.com.

t is appropriate, though unintentional, that the Equinunk Historical Society hosts a car show that displays the history of the automobile, from its earliest days right up to modern times.

See the evolution that reflects the times the vehicles were manufactured in, from the practical and affordable Model A to the extravagant and flamboyant cars of the late 50’s, followed by the muscle car era from the 60’s to the early 70’s. I’m not sure what that era reflects about our country, but those cars were in demand then and are in even higher demand today.

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Lovers of automobiles should jump in their cars and drive to Equinunk for the Equinunk Historical Society 17th Annual Car Show, held on June 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There are no registration fees or admission charges. The event will feature craft and flea market vendors, a book sale, and a bake sale.

For the show car owners, there will be dash plaques and door prizes. Food and refreshments will be available, and a DJ will provide appropriate background music.

The big attraction will be the automobiles.

All have been personalized, prettified, petrified, preserved, painted, pampered and polished. When you see these cars, you will think American history.

For more information, call the Historical Society at- 570-224-6722 or Email us at ehs22@verizon.net. You can also visit our website at equinunkhistory.org and view all the photos from last year’s event.

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Ford Roadster 1930 Street Rod

By Arnie Milidantri

ay is the start of Northeast Pennsylvania’s car show/cruise season, and before you know it, the car enthusiasts will soon be walking the aisles, talking to the owners, and reminiscing of our days past. One unique style of car that always grabs my eye is the classic old schoolbuilt street rod. During this past winter, I found an outstanding example of a beautifully engineered and built old school 1930 Ford Roadster Street Rod sitting in its climate-controlled garage in Florida. What better place for a convertible Street Rod?

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As I’ve said in the past, depending upon the year of the convertible, the higher your score on the cool meter; new convertible you’re cool, older convertible you’re cooler, and if it’s a really old convertible, (say 86 years old) you would score among the coolest! I would recommend that every car enthusiast own a convertible at least once to experience the feeling of freedom, the wind in your hair, and the joy of your passenger as you take that known bump a little faster than normal to add the sense of weightlessness to a great ride experience. For some, the joy and fun of owning an open car starts young and never stops!

The car featured in this month’s article is a 1930 Ford Model A Roadster Street Rod, a beautiful example of a built right “street rod” and is definitely one of the high scoring coolest rides around! Owned by Mike Ryan of The Villages, Florida, it has been driven and shown throughout central Florida since it was relocated there five years ago.

Wherever the little roadster goes, its unique sound and classic looks turn heads and bring smiles to past, present, and future convertible owners.

Background: In the early 1920s, the plain, utilitarian Ford Model T far outsold other new cars and provided millions of working Americans the advantages of personal mobility. But by the mid-1920’s, Ford’s market share was shrinking because other automobile manufacturers caught up with Ford’s quick production system and began to offer stylish, sophisticated cars at low prices and enticements such as buying on credit.

Henry Ford decided to replace the Model T with a new car that would attract as much attention as the “Tin Lizzie” once had. The much-anticipated 1928 Ford Model A (a recycled model name used on a previous model in 1903–1904), dubbed “Henry’s Lady,” was chic, sporty, and it possessed mechanical features that the Model T lacked.

The Model A was the first Ford to use the standard set of driver controls with conventional clutch and brake pedals, throttle, and gearshift. Previous Ford models used controls that had become uncommon to drivers of other makes.

The Model A’s fuel tank was located in the cowl, between the engine compartment’s fire wall and the dash

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panel. It had a visual fuel gauge and the fuel flowed to the carburetor by gravity. A rear view mirror was optional. In cooler climates, owners could purchase an aftermarket cast iron unit that when placed over the exhaust manifold would provide heat to the cab through a small door in the firewall that provided adjustment of the amount of hot air entering the cab. The Model A was the first car to have safety glass in the windshield.

The engine was a water-cooled L-head 4-cylinder with a displacement of 201 cu in provided 40 hp coupled to a three-speed, sliding-gear transmission that averaged between 25 and 30 mpg and had a top speed of around 65 mph. The new four-wheel braking system and hydraulic shock absorbers greatly improved the car’s overall safety and handling. It had a 103.5 in wheelbase with a final drive ratio of 3.77:1. The 1930 and 1931 editions came with stainless steel radiator cowling and headlamp housings. Depending upon the body style chosen (20 options including roadsters, pick-ups, sedans etc.), the prices ranged from $385 for a roadster to $1,400 for the top-of-theline Town Car. The Model T may have mobilized Americans, but the Model A got them to their destinations faster, safer, and in comfort. It was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company (almost 5,000,000 Model A’s were produced between 1928-31 model years). Because of the large numbers manufactured and the availability of parts, Model A Fords were and still are among the most popular cars for restoration, and the body style is used in highly modified Street Rods.

Featured Car: This beautiful, triple black 1930 Ford Roadster Street Rod was built eight years ago by Lee Osborne, a master car builder and driver from Penn Yan, NY. Lee specialized in building stock, sprint cars, and racing throughout the “World of Outlaws.” In addition to building Mike’s 1930 Ford Roadster, Lee also built a 1934 Ford Coupe Street Rod for Jeff Gordon and a 1934 Ford two sedan Street Rod for AJ Foyt. Lee and Mike are lifelong friends and shared the love of stock car racing for over thirty years before Mike retired from racing.

Starting from the ground up, the car’s frame is a 1932 Ford, boxed and modified to accept the 4 inch dropped straight front axle. It utilizes the “buggy” spring along with tube shocks, 1940 Ford hydraulic drum brakes, and a custom damper arm. A custom steering column tied to a Vega steering box dual steering arms and a split wishbone completes the front suspension. A Ford 9 inch rear with 300 gears was fitted with a behind the rear old school “buggy spring” attached with custom brackets. A custom set of traction bars keeps the rear straight, and because they go all the way to the front of the chassis in line with the transmission, the car stays nice and flat when the clutch is popped.

The engine is a 350 cu in 300 hp Chevy equipped with a mild cam, fuelly heads, and an Edelbrock aluminum manifold topped with a Holly 600. The power gets to the rear wheels via a classic Muncie 4 speed. Some of the old [ www.connections-magazine.com ]

school build traits include the car’s linkages, including the clutch, are mechanical; the exhaust system starts out with cast iron manifolds into custom pipes; throaty mufflers with chrome tipped straight pipes exit out the rear, and painted steel wheels are equipped with baby chrome caps.

The car’s steel 1930 Ford roadster body was manufactured by Brookville. The front grille and radiator shell are from a 1932 Ford, and the tri-panel hood was fabricated from a 1931 Ford hood that had to be extended two inches and shaped to transition from the roadster body cowl to the radiator shell. The front headlights are from a 30’s donor car and have been fitted with custom tear drop directionals on the top. A chrome light bar was fabricated, as well as was the chromed V front frame bar to finish out the street rod look. The car’s roadster windshield was chopped two inches; the convertible top’s frame was fabricated by hand, and the cloth top was designed and fitted to complete the car’s excellent profile. At first glance from the rear, the car looks like a 1932 ‘High Boy” because a 1932 Ford type gas tank is used. The chrome frame bar, vintage arm mounted tail lights, and chrome tipped exhaust are classic old school Street Rod. The car’s black pleated bench seat, custom door panel, and rugs are all expertly fitted. The instrument cluster consisting of two large round white faced multifunctional gauges mounted in the black dash finishes the classic look perfectly. Mike’s car’s beautiful black paint job, custom black convertible top, and custom black interior combine to create a outstanding example of a old school Street Rod done right!

Owner: They are amongst us; car lovers who built cars before they could legally drive them and racing them as soon as they could. They’re the ones who hung around garages or gas stations as kids to learn all they could about cars and engines after school instead of playing games. Mike Ryan’s main after school activity was hanging out at the local Ford dealership in Spencerport, NY. Dealerships in the 60’s were much different than todays; more actual rebuilding engines, troubleshooting, and no computers. In 1964, Mike built his first stock car, a 1953 Ford coupe, one that he was too young to race himself (sound familiar). Mike continued to be actively involved in building and racing stock cars across the northeastern state and Canada for thirty plus years. He worked as a plumbing contractor and a Project Manager for a large builder before retiring in 2001.

Mike moved full-time to The Villages, FL, five years ago and enjoys being able to cruise and attend car shows twelve months a year. Mike is a fountain of knowledge about early car racing and is enthusiastic about cars of all venues, antique, street-rod, custom, or stock. So if you happen to be in central Florida at a car show and see a great looking 1930 Triple Black Roadster Street Rod, stop and say hi to Mike. He has terrific stories and is one of a vanishing breed of true car lovers!

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Discover Disc Golfing

By Allison Mowatt

ooking for exciting and inexpensive outdoor recreational fun for the entire family? Try disc golf- a flying disc game and one of the fastest growing sports in the country.

It’s similar to traditional golf, but instead of a ball and clubs, players throw a disc, or Frisbee.

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The goal is to play a course while limiting the number of times a disc is thrown. The disc is tossed from a tee area to a target, which is usually a basket and considered the “hole.” It’s easy to learn, making it ideal for beginners young and old while providing enough of a challenge for people interested in taking it to another level.

There are disc golf courses set up in different types of parks, but players can make up their own course on any available green space.

“It’s a pick up and go kind of sport,” enthused Jeff Hiller, owner of the Trackside Grill on Main Street in Honesdale and a local disc golf enthusiast. “With portable targets, people can play anywhere, and it’s great exercise.” The Trackside Grill is an authorized dealer with complete kits available for purchase, as well as rentals.

One of the best local spots to play is Prompton State Park, only about four miles west of Honesdale with an 18-hole disc golf course.

“It’s beautiful there, and the course is well planned and designed,” said Jeff. “People drive from hours away to access Prompton. We’re lucky it’s only five miles from our restaurant, making it easy for people to purchase or borrow the equipment and head up there. It’s an ideal course for anyone whether they play once in a blue moon or are avid disc golfers.”

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Keep it Local: Places to Play Disc Golf Prompton State Park Route 170 in Prompton: Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Prompton is an undeveloped state park situated on 1,500 expansive acres.

There is a 280-acre lake, boat launch, picnic area and pavilion, 26 miles of hiking trails, and other fun recreational activities. The entire park is open to the public, and it’s free to play a round of disc golf. Discs are not included. *The Friends of Prompton State Park is a grassroots organization whose mission is promoting the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of the park’s facilities. www.friendsofprompton.com.

Apple Grove Picnic Area Route 191 in Honesdale: This is a serene picnic area. The full disc golf course is currently not operational, but people are still able to visit the grove for practice targets.

River’s Edge, Delaware Water Gap A nine-hole disc golf course about two miles from the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. This is a beginner friendly 1,955-foot course with narrow fairways. The area is wooded with a mix of hills and flat terrain. This is free and open to the public. People are asked to bring their own equipment. www.shawneeinn.com/ 1-800-7429633.

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silver birches resort

Renovated look, feel, and energized spirit!

Silver Birches – Formerly Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Under New Ownership he anticipation is building on Lake Wallenpaupack as one of the oldest businesses on the lake gets a renovated look, feel, and energized spirit!

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Originally opened in 1929, Silver Birches has been a part of Lake Wallenpaupack for 87 years. Changed to Ehrhardt’s Waterfront in the early 90s, the resort has grown from a 13 room farmhouse Inn to a 32 room expanse of property featuring lakeview rooms, suites, cottages, and houses for families and couples alike. Known for its incredible sunsets and pristine lakefront, the property is an idea location to dine at their onsite restaurant, stay in their lodging, or celebrate in their event center.

October brought change to the property as the Genzlinger family became the new owners, bringing their extensive experience in hospitality and exciting restoration plans!

Each of the three components at Silver Birches Resort—the Resort, the Restaurant, and the Banquet Center— has been restored to its original architectural style in consultation with the award-winning firm, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, whose local projects have included Ledges Hotel and the Hawley Silk Mill. Dakan Enterprises and Grimm Construction were a big part of the construction and restoration.

All building exteriors at Silver Birches reflect an updated color palette featuring vintage colors of pale grey and white to unify the resort’s aesthetic. All exteriors and trim have been re-painted, and new fencing, rails, and roofs have been installed.

Interiors focus on a vintage theme.

Antique quilts and fabrics have been added to the décor in a style complementary to a lakeside cottage retreat.

A significant investment has been made on in-room amenities, including Keurigs, an extensive product line of soaps and shampoos, upgraded linens, mattresses, and furniture.

Silver Birches Resort will join its sister properties, The Settlers Inn and Ledges Hotel, as a member of Historic Hotels of America and Select Registry.

“We’re pleased to confirm our initial hope that the Ehrhardt family will be staying on to run day-to-day operations at Silver Birches,” says Justin.

Eric Ehrhardt will serve as interim Assistant General Manager and Chief Operating Officer for all Settlers Hospitality Group properties; Sue Ehrhardt will oversee Silver Birches’ lodging operations; Craig Ehrhardt will be the restaurant’s General Manager; and Steve Ehrhardt will manage The Waterfront, as well as Settlers Hospitality Group’s weddings and events.

“Our family is excited to continue to be involved at the resort and with the Genzlinger family as they apply

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their vision for the future to this very special property,” says Eric.

As part of the renovation process, Owner Grant Genzlinger has been working with Talen Energy forester, Paul Kawalczyk, on an approved plan to enhance the native plants of the Silver Birches shoreline. This will include the proper management of existing native species to create habitat for birds and wildlife, as well as reintroduction of native birch trees to the shoreline and throughout the property.

“We are committed to having the resort fit naturally into its setting and to maintaining the grounds sustainably for the enjoyment of all the guests who visit the resort, whether from the road or from the water,” says Grant.

The Inn, Lakeside and Cottages The original inn is undergoing a full historic renovation to a 1920s farmhouse style. As the cornerstone of Silver Birches Resort, it will serve as a romantic escape for couples and will feature extensive new guest amenities.

The Inn and Lakeside will include: • Five deluxe king rooms • Seven luxury king suites • Lake views from every room • Amenities such as fireplaces, wet bars, private porches, and whirlpool tubs • Great room with original stone fireplace • Activity center and gift shop with lake-geared items and provisions • Double the amount of dock slip rentals • Free and rental recreational activities like kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boating, and row boating. All activities are subject to Talon Energy’s permitting process.

• New decking, fencing, patio furniture, and umbrellas at the swimming pool • Snack and drink service at the pool, sun porch, and on the lawn • A nearly 700-foot newly landscaped lakefront below the pool, Inn and Motel • New lakefront lounge & Adirondack chairs • Year-round heated sunroom enclosed in glass on three sides “Guests can sit virtually outside with an amazing view of the lake,” says Justin Genzlinger. “In warmer seasons, they can gather around the inn’s three gas fire pits and enjoy the sunset, which is the heartbeat of Silver Birches.”

Every evening, Silver Birches will host a complimentary sunset toast for guests. “We’re excited about this new tradition,” adds Justin. “What makes Silver Birches so special is its view of the sunset on Lake Wallenpaupack 365 days of the year.”

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Motel The resort’s motel, designed for couples and families, will be fully renovated into a contemporary version of its original 1966 incarnation. The vintage 1960s-modern style will showcase grey and white tones with red accents.

“The motel units will be a bit edgy and lots of fun,” says Owner Jeanne Genzlinger.

Highlights of the newly renovated motel will include: • Eight guest rooms • Bathrooms with walk-in tiled showers or new tubs and showers • End units with new picture windows for views of Lake Wallenpaupack

The Dock Restaurant The new restaurant and bar at Silver Birches will be known as The Dock on Wallenpaupack. Subject to municipal approvals, the signature feature of The Dock will be its expanded lakefront dining on a covered deck open from late-spring to early-fall.

A new bar with lake-view seating has been added within the existing restaurant space. The existing bar area has become a quick serve breakfast restaurant and coffee shop, open daily in the morning, under the Cocoon Coffee House brand, similar to its sister location at the Hawley Silk Mill.

Executive Chef Ben Sutter of Settlers Hospitality Group will oversee the culinary aspect of The Dock, and Craig Ehrhardt will be the General Manager. “Working with the Ehrhardt family is a treat,” says Sutter. “They are some of the best people in this industry, truly big hearted family people. I’m looking forward to growing a team that has pride and a great work ethic.”

The Dock on Wallenpaupack will offer quality casual dining at affordable prices similar to those of Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant. The menu will feature a combination of water-inspired foods and culinary twists on vintage classic dishes that would have been prominent when Baby Boomers were kids- comfort foods such as soups, snacks, salads, sandwiches, and light entrées. The selections will include items like Smoked Freshwater Perch Chowder for $4.50, Housemade Lump Crab Cakes for $23.95, House Brined Turkey Breast and Applewood Smoked Bacon Club on Housemade Bread for $9.95, and Basket of Shrimp & Lobster ‘Donut Holes’ for $9.50.

To the extent possible, ingredients will be sourced locally and prepared to order. A daily “Lake Break” from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. will feature drink and snack specials. The restaurant will continue to have evening weekend entertainment. Music on the deck on Sunday afternoons, in season, will become a new Dock tradition.

The Waterfront The Waterfront at Silver Birches, the resort’s banquet center, will remain substantially the same, hosting weddings, community banquets, daytime bus business and holiday events. Décor such as tablecloths and centerpieces may be updated. The Waterfront’s existing packages will continue in addition to new options consistent with other Settlers Hospitality Group properties.

The Genzlinger family warmly invites you to join them for their Grand Re-Opening of Silver Birches on Friday May 20th with Jimmy Roberti live on the newly expanded deck! Stop in and kick off your summer season with their restored, renovated, and vintage meets new, lakefront property.

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Are Electric Cars the best Solution to Resolving Pollution from Vehicles?

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hile Disaster Blaster is usually concerned with resolving issues concerning the Indoor Environment, we recognize that the outdoor environment is also important if we are all going to live safer lives. In that regard, we thought this might be a good time to discuss whether electric cars are the best answer to eliminating pollution from automobiles.

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We have all heard the arguments for and against electric cars and how they are a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional vehicles. While there is no doubt they run cleaner and the emissions are less, do they actually have a smaller carbon footprint? There are several factors to consider when determining the effect electric cars have on the environment. While it is important to note that electric and hybrid cars produce little to no emissions, they do have an impact in other ways, including the production of the vehicle and the disposal of the vehicle after it no longer runs.

The production of both types of vehicles produces waste that is not healthy to the environment. It is believed that due to the production of the batteries that are needed to power an electric vehicle, the production phase of the electric vehicles has a greater impact on the environment. While there are different studies and the impact varies on the types of batteries being produced, the consensus is that at the production phase of the car, the conventional car is more environmentally friendly.

Once the car is on the road, however, it is obvious that the electric cars are the front runners here. The longer the car’s life on the road, the smaller the overall impact is on the environment. This is where the electric car makes up for its production shortfalls. Because the emissions are low for the hybrids and non-existent for the Gliders, they are the most environmentally friendly vehicles while on the road. Something else to consider here, however, is how the electricity that you are using is being produced. If your electricity comes from coal, it is obviously not as environmentally friendly as when it is produced by windmills.

Sadly, cars have a limited life span and will eventually go through the process of disposal. This is another instance where the electric cars and the hybrids may not come out on top depending on the disposal methods of the batteries and what type of batteries are in the vehicle. Currently, since electric cars are still gaining in popularity, recycling of the batteries is not readily available, which is a concern as more of these cars start coming off the road. Until strides are taken in this regard, the environment will continue to be impacted.

As the car industry changes, there will continue to be studies that will help the consumer make the best decision for themselves and the outdoor environment. Since there are many factors that determine carbon footprint, and not just emissions, take everything into consideration including production and disposal to decide if an electric vehicle is right for you.

Information used in this article came from these sources: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric.html Hawkins, T. R., Singh, B., Majeau-Bettez, G. and Strømman, A. H. (2013), Comparative Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Conventional and Electric Vehicles. Journal of Industrial Ecology, 17: 53–64. doi: 10.1111/j.1530-9290.2012.00532.x http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/ask/2014/lifecycle-emissions.html#.VwbvBnrXPbo

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The Choice Is Yours

By: Bethany Keene

ow many decisions do you make in a day? From what to make for breakfast, to how to handle a stressful task at work, to whether to indulge in dessert or work out at the gym, the average adult makes about 35,000 decisions each day. And each one of those decisions saps a little bit of our energy and willpower, leading to what psychologists call “decision fatigue.”

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Decision fatigue can make it more challenging to make positive choices, especially at the end of the day, or even just at the end of a stressful meeting or task. It makes our brains want to go on autopilot and make choices based on instant gratification—which may or may not be a good thing.

But what does all this have to do with clean water?

Like anything else, protecting our clean drinking water—from conserving our limited freshwater resources to preventing pollution from winding up in rivers, lakes, and streams where it harms people and wildlife—is mostly just decisions made by individual people.

So how do we prevent decision fatigue while making good choices for clean water?

Decide now, and build it into a habit. Once a new habit is established, it doesn’t use up your decision-making energy—and it easily becomes part of your daily routine (as anyone who has tried to break a bad habit knows very well).

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A new website for our region, “Clear Choices Clean Water: My Delaware River” (http://mydelawareriver.clearchoicescleanwater.org) has water-saving tips and advice for the home and garden, which will help you cut down on your water usage (and your utility bills), prevent pollution from running off into rivers and streams, and even help you find native flowers to use in your garden.

We invite you to visit Clear Choices Clean Water and look around—and if you feel inspired to cultivate a new, positive habit or make a choice to protect water, you can take a pledge to see how much water you’ll save in a year. (Did you know that shortening your shower by just 5 minutes could save almost 5,000 gallons per year, or that using phosphorous-free or no fertilizer on a oneacre lawn could prevent 8,300 pounds of algae?)

When you take a pledge, you’ll see yourself on the map—and you’ll see how your pledge, combined with those of your friends and neighbors, impacts water quality for people and wildlife in the Upper Delaware River region.

Every little bit makes a difference. Healthy forests—and lawns with native plantings and stream-side buffers—are excellent water filters, which is easy to see for yourself if you take a look at streams after a rainfall. Steams near parking lots or suburban areas—where lawns are mowed right up to the edge of the streambank—will often turn brown after a storm because there is nothing to slow and filter the rainfall or to prevent runoff from nearby surfaces. But rainfall in forested or planted areas is captured by the roots and filtered through the soil before slowly making its way back into the water, so

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the stream continues to run clear.

Clean, clear drinking water is a necessity for healthy people and a healthy world. But it’s a very limited resource—only 2.5 percent of the world’s water is fresh (not salt water), and we’re only able to access one percent of it. 750 million people (or, more than twice the population of the United States), already lack access to clean drinking water—a number that is only continuing to rise, but in the Upper Delaware River region, we have the increasingly rare opportunity to protect our water before it becomes polluted.

These choices belong to all of us. We can all make small changes toward a big difference. Every healthy choice we make— whether it’s taking shorter showers and turning off the water while brushing our teeth, planting native flowers in a rain garden, or repairing a leaky faucet— adds up to thousands of gallons of water saved. When we can turn those healthy choices into habits- Even better.

Bethany Keene is the Outreach and Development Coordinator for the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, a nonprofit, accredited land trust dedicated to protecting our healthy lands, clean waters, eagles and eagle habitat, and quality of life in the Upper Delaware River region of PA and NY. Founded in 1994, the Conservancy has directly protected more than 14,000 acres of land and coordinates a variety of educational events and community initiatives throughout the year. For more information on the Conservancy and how we connect people to the lands where they live, work, and play, visit www.DelawareHighlands.org, call 570-226-3164 or 845-5831010, or email info@delawarehighlands.org.

from inside

reflections

“The Snow Globe” Part 2

Reflections of a Prison Inmate

By Terry Mooney his city girl has a calm demeanor, most likely from having raised four children. She takes everything in stride and is not afraid to jump in and help, such as becoming a facility tailor or learning how to crochet little chicks for donation to our community seniors. Her story is not uncommon, but that doesn’t diminish its powerful message.

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My Story One day, the snow globe was shattered. It was our youngest daughter’s fifth birthday, and we all went to our favorite Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn, as we did for everyone’s special day. We even had our favorite waiter there.

Once the kids were in bed for the night, I went to our room to watch the news. Suddenly, my husband started putting his clothing into large garbage bags. I asked him what was going on, and he ignored me. I kept pleading with him to tell me where he was going and if he was coming back. He said nothing. What about the children? I was screaming!

He walked out the door and just kept going.

Life went on. I continued to go to work, the kids continued going to school, the nanny kept coming, but he wasn’t there. It was surreal. About a week later, I heard from him.

He wanted to come home to get the rest of his stuff. He also missed the kids and wanted to see them. I agreed that he could come back, and he stayed on the condition that we would immediately go to marriage counseling, as we could never work this out on our own.

We were in counseling about four months, and all that came out was that he felt that I paid more attention to the kids, my job, and my parents than him. I was just doing what I believed a woman and a mother was supposed to. I was shocked because we had a built a dream life together, and now he says he didn’t feel included.

Because of the absurdity of his claims, I started to read between the lines. One night he came home very late from work, which was unusual in spite of our problem. The phone rang and when I picked it up, there was no one there.

That’s when I began to do some detective work.

Reading his e-mails, I found all of the exchanges between him and a female police officer from the same precinct. I printed everything out and produced it at our next counseling visit. He got up and walked out. Again, he didn’t come back.

No longer able to keep up the pace of a full time job, kids, and two homes, I closed the business and we moved to the Poconos. After spending an entire summer here for the first time, I knew I could raise the children on my own, fresh air and clean dirt.

We made it up here exactly five days before 9-11. I worked it seamlessly so that when my kids began school, their summer friends were now their classmates. With child support and the help of my mother, I didn’t have to work, but I did volunteer at the school to be around my kids. In time, I was asked to substitute teach and began doing that full time. The kids still took the bus; the drive home was my quiet time.

Obviously, we had to share the children, but he did not want to drive all the way up here. I had to meet him every weekend in Sparta, New Jersey, in all seasons and all weather. This went on for about six years while he was living the life of a bachelor in New York City. That’s when I started drinking. Everything had just finally become too much.

After I was stranded for six hours in a blizzard, I told him that if he wanted to see the children, he had to come up here to do it. He agreed, spending weekends with us, sleeping in his own room. One night, we had a few drinks together, and he said he was going out for cigars and diet coke. I said I would go for him, maybe because the last time he went out

he didn’t come back, or maybe I was just simply trying to be the good wife he said I wasn’t.

Going down the road, I hit gravel, skidded, and crashed into a tree. I backed up the truck and drove to the gas station, but I had cut my lip and it was bleeding. The woman behind the counter knew me as a regular customer, ad offered to dial 911. I declined the offer, but she must have called them after I left the store. Needless to say, I never made it home with the cigars and the diet coke.

I just went from respected community member and substitute teacher to being hand-cuffed in the back of a state trooper car. I lost my driver’s license for a year and that was pretty much the end of the teaching. But I still focused on my children one hundred percent. Their father continued to come on the weekends when he wasn’t working, As a result of working in the forensics department, my husband had spent the last four years sifting through shoe boxes looking for body parts to identify victims of the 9-11 attacks. He ended up retiring from the police department with a mental disability and moving in with us full time.

For the next ten years, we slept in separate rooms and, at this point, he basically lived on the sofa in front of the television. If my father was still alive, none of this would be happening.

A few years later, with the DUI behind me and the kids in high school and college, life was good again. I was working as a supervisor, making friends of my own for the first time in a long time. I was invited out to dinner with coworkers after working one very long summer day. We ate outside and shared a pitcher of beer. On the way home, I got a flat tire.

While waiting for AAA, a state trooper pulled up behind me.

I actually felt relieved, standing on the side of a dark and deserted highway. Help had arrived.

The troopers saw the flat and also smelled the beer on my breath. They ran my license and found that it was still showing suspended even though it no longer was. Someone had dropped the ball. Something had not been sent to Harrisburg.

Home life had deteriorated to the point where everything I had dreamt of for this house and our life was gone. He sucked the life out of all of it, but what I have with my children and the love we have for each other is untouchable. I must have done something right along the way, but every one of them has lost respect for their father. My youngest would rather take my maiden name if he could.

It’s beyond time for things to change. This is the lesson I should’ve taught my children before. When I took him back the first time, I was purely thinking of my children having a father, and I never thought of myself. Yet, that’s precisely what I should’ve done because I now realize that I needed to treat myself as importantly as everyone else, because I matter just as much. I just made it look too easy while in the end I was running on empty.

Currently, I am attending two really quality programs here.

I’m learning that when I am truly being honest and open with myself regarding my life as it is now, the programs here do offer various tools and words of wisdom that give us more strength and help us focus on what is real and what is possible. Once a snow globe is broken, the glitter is gone and the image is shattered. But that just means life has changed. This time, there will be no snow globe. But like always, life will be what I make of it.

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estate planning

ESTATE PLANNING EXCERCISE

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

think it is an inherent trait of the male species to be skeptical of health professionals. My father, a physician himself, is a perfect example. He once limped around on his bum knee for months instead of visiting the doctor. So, a few months back when my wife scheduled me for my first check up in over twenty years, I was not pleased. I thought…my health is phenomenal; …why do I need to go?

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When I arrived at my appointment, I was a bit nervous, not knowing what to expect. My last physical was for junior varsity football. After leafing through a few RedBook and Harpers Bazaar magazines in the waiting room, my name was called. The nurse took me back, and I had my weight checked, blood drawn, and vitals taken. My doctor half-heartedly lectured me on the importance of visiting him regularly. I think he could tell his speech was falling on deaf ears. What can I say…I did not want to be there? I left the office believing that I did not need to go back for another two decades.

A few days later, my blood tests came back. I received a call from the doctor’s office telling me to schedule another appointment. I promptly, yet crankily, did. At our meeting, the doctor told me that I have high blood pressure and cholesterol, which needed to be treated with diet, regular exercise, and medication. I recognize this is not terrible news, but I was shocked. Maybe those cheesesteak and vanilla milkshake lunches were finally catching up to me.

Since the hammer dropped, I have been eating better and exercising. I now wake up at 5:45 a.m. four (4) days a week to do some sort of physical activity before work. That is really early! I admit I dread the chore each time. Nevertheless, after I am finished, I am so happy I did it. I can attest that I am feeling better with more energy throughout the day to boot.

Estate planning, like exercising, is another task most of us don’t want to face but are happy once completed.

The following is a list of questions your attorney will probably ask you at your initial planning meeting. If you know the answers in advance, it will make the visit go much smoother. You will be glad you came ready and prepared.

The most obvious issue to be addressed is who will receive the estate’s assets. A basic estate plan should draw out the correct recipients, while at the same time being cognizant of any associated potential estate and income taxes issues. If you are considering bequeathing specific gifts like the beach house in Wildwood or cash amounts to your dear cousin, Luke, communicate these desires to your attorney as early as possible because these requests must be specifically called out in the Will. Further, in order to avoid disputes amongst heirs over personal property such as photographs, jewelry, and other mementos, I would ask the attorney for a template or you can even create yourself a separate memorandum which outlines exactly which personal items go to which heirs. In my experience, the most common bone of contention in an estate concerns the personal items, not the bank accounts or life insurance. A separate memorandum preemptively nips any potential discord in the bud.

In order to create an airtight distribution scheme for the estate’s assets, it is advised to be ready and prepared to discuss how assets are currently titled. It is often assumed that the Will controls how the estate’s assets are to be divided. This is not true. Assets titled in joint names or investment accounts with a beneficiary designation take precedence over the Will. The joint or designated beneficiary will receive the property despite the Will’s instructions. This tricky nuance often trips people up because if not addressed properly, it could have the unintended consequence of cutting out an heir. For example, if you, for convenience purposes, name a daughter who lives close by a joint owner of your bank account, upon death, the daughter will receive the entire proceeds of the bank account even though you provided in your Will for your estate to be shared by the daughter and your son living in Los Angeles. It is advised to be prepared to discuss all of your assets, and just as importantly, how they are titled.

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Next, who do you want taking charge of the management of your estate? This person, called the executor/executrix, is named by you in your Will. He, she, or it (a bank can be charged with the task) has the responsibility of taking care of any outstanding bills, collecting and distributing the assets to the heirs, paying any taxes due, and all other matters associated with wrapping up the estate.

The estate’s assets are used to pay expenses, so the executor /executrix normally does not have to use any of their personal funds. You can name as many executors /executrixs as you want in the documents, but I prefer only naming one person to avoid any potential personality issues (a benevolent dictator). Also, you should consider who would be the backup executor/executrix, if your first choice is not available. A good executor/executrix is someone that is organized, trustworthy, and can communicate clearly.

For younger parents, a more important consideration than who will get the material possessions is what person or persons will raise minor children if in the unlikely event both parents die? Who will be the children’s guardian? This question between spouses often arouses deep seated feelings about family and friends.

It caused a bit of back and forth between me and my wife. The answer requires dialogue between the spouses, which should be done before meeting with any attorney. Without a designation of guardian and if the children are minors, the courts will appoint a guardian for them based on the best interests of the child(ren). Why should a judge decide the fate of the children and not his or her natural parents?

The process of estate planning feels so much better when completed. Being prepared and having a game plan prior to your visit with your advisor, I guarantee will help. However, if you do feel exhausted from even thinking about it, there are many great estate and financial professionals here in Northeast Pennsylvania, who can provide you with tremendous advice, because as I like to say, “Local advice is often the best advice.”

The Honesdale National Bank and its employees do not render legal, tax, or accounting advice. Accordingly, you and your attorneys and accountants are ultimately responsible for determining the legal, tax, and accounting consequences of any suggestions offered herein. Furthermore, all decisions regarding financial, tax, and estate planning will ultimately rest with you and your legal, tax, and accounting advisors. Any description pertaining to federal taxation contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you or any other person, for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. This disclosure is made in accordance with the rules of Treasury Department Circular 230 governing standards of practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

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The TRUTH About Car Payments daveramsey.com

“I’ll always have a car payment.” ou’ve probably heard that comment before, right? You might have even said it yourself—with a defeated, woe-is-me tone of voice. So what’s the deal? Are car payments really just a way of life?

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That’s the normal way of thinking, but, as Dave always says: When it comes to money, normal is broke. You want to be weird, and weird people don’t have car payments.

So how, exactly, do you live without a car payment?

Here’s the deal. Recent statistics show that one-third of car buyers sign up for a six-year loan at an average interest rate of 9.6%. Among these buyers, the average price of the car is just over $26,000. This means that one-third of the cars you see on the road are dragging a $475 payment behind them.

The car dealer won’t tell you that your awesome new car loses about 25% of its value the instant you drive it off the lot. After four years, your car has lost about 70% of its value!

What does that mean? After six years, you’ve paid almost $33,000 for a $26,000 car, which is now worth maybe $6,000. Not a good deal.

Here’s a new plan. What if you bought a cheap $2,000 car just to get around for ten months? Then you take that $475—the average car payment—save it every month, and pay for a new car (with cash!), instead of giving it to the bank.

After ten months of doing that, you’ll have $4,750 to use for that new ride.

Add that to the $1,500–2,000 you can get for your old beater, and you have well over $6,000. That’s a major upgrade in car in just ten months—without owing the bank a dime!

But the fun doesn’t end there. If you keep consistently putting the same amount of money away, ten months later, you would have another $4,750 to put toward a car. You could probably sell that $6,000 vehicle for about the same price you paid ten months before—meaning you now have $11,000 to pay for a car, just twenty months after this whole process started.

The bottom line with this exercise is simply this—what could you do with that $475 if you weren’t paying for the car every month? Anything you wanted!

Think about it this way: If you were to invest that $475 (remember, this is the average car payment in the U.S.) into a good mutual fund with a 12% rate of return, you would have over $100,000 in ten years! At twenty years, you would have made $470,000. And at thirty years? That mutual fund would be worth $1.6 million!

The numbers will make your head spin, but it really just comes down to simple math. The less money you are spending on your car every month, the more money you have to put into other more important things: your kids’ college fund, your retirement, and paying off any other debt you might have.

If you’ll just follow this simple plan, your life could be dramatically different ten years from now. You can live without a car payment!

This article has been provided by Jonathan “Josh” Sheard, Sage Investments, LLC. 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 570-729-1020 or email Josh at sage@cfiemail.com. You can also visit his website at 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. © Lampo Licensing, LLC. All rights reserved.

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book/film reviews

DEMOLITION

“Radioactive” By: by Winifred Conkling.

Reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer

very day, when adults go to work, they expect to be there for certain hours. They expect to finish their tasks, to know what they’re doing, and they expect to get paid for their toils. These are things they count on happening, but, as in the new book “Radioactive!” by Winifred Conkling, they probably never expect their work to lead to a cataclysmic event.

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Perhaps because she was born to a dedicated pair of scientists, Irène Curie was fascinated by the things that happened in a laboratory. Her father, Pierre, and her mother, Marie, were credited for discovering natural radioactivity and boosting the understanding of atomic physics; Irène, an odd and socially-backward child, grew up wanting to be a part of their work. I ndeed, she later took her place at her mother’s side, first in the lab and then on the battlefield: at just 17 years old, Irène taught doctors how to use mobile x-ray machines during World War I. Though others never thought she’d fall in love, Irène met her future husband, Frédéric Joliot, at the Radium Institute at the University of Paris. Soon, her passion became his and the two ultimately “earned a reputation as a powerful research team,” known for their discovery of artificial radiation. In 1935, they shared a Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Their rival, Lise Meitner, didn’t have the same opportunities. Because she came of age at the turn of the century in Vienna, Lise had to practically beg for schooling. Once educated, she had a hard time finding work as a physicist.

Even after she landed a job, she had to relinquish it to flee the Nazis at the beginning of World War II. Working secretly through letters to an old colleague stuck in Germany, Lise eventually figured out something that had the JoliotCuries baffled.

Albert Einstein, once he heard of the work the Joliot-Curies and Meitner were doing, “grasped the gravity of the situation.” He understood that their discoveries in radioactivity and nuclear fission could be “used to create an atomic bomb.” He knew that President Franklin Roosevelt would want to know it, too, and that the U.S. didn’t have time to waste…

As an adult who is not a physicist, I struggled mightily with some of what’s inside “Radioactive!” There’s a heap of heavy-duty science here, and author Winifred Conkling does an admirable job in trying to keep it all teen-friendly, but there’s still quite a bit to chew if you’re in the target audience of 12-to-14year-olds.

And yet, I liked what I read. Conkling offers science, but the stories of heroics and determination that drove Curie and Meitner are what make this book truly enjoyable. These women, both immersed in a male-dominated world, simply would not be deterred from their passions, which is beyond admirable; what Meitner endured is absolutely astonishing.

While any kid can try tackling this book, I think those who are keenly scienceminded will get the most out of it. For them, “Radioactive!” will be inspiring, action-packed, and you can expect they’ll like it.

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DEMOLITION. In Jean-Marc Vallée’s dramedy, Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a Wall Streeter who suddenly loses his wife in a car accident. At the hospital, he has an incident with a vending machine; he writes requesting a refund and uses the letter to explain his various dissatisfactions and his current state of numbness. From these missives, he strikes up a friendship with Karen (Naomi Watts), a woman at the vending-machine company.

You can’t miss this work’s central metaphor about demolition. It’s not just the professional and personal aspects of his life that Davis destroys; he also gets into manias and physically dismantles objects.

And characters say things like this: “Take it all apart, examine everything, then you can put it all back together again.”

But in spite of that obviousness and the story’s contrivances, Demolition has a certain wry, off-kilter charm. Gyllenhaal is a good fit for such works, and his giant sad lemur eyes are an asset here; Watts and co-star Chris Cooper are always a pleasure to watch.

Demolition never earns its pay-off emotions; the taking-apart aspect is more interesting than the successfully rebuilding, and the last reel is disappointing. But movies about previously upstanding citizens suddenly not caring are an underrated diversion. out of 4

EYE IN THE SKY EYE IN THE SKY. Gavin Hood directs this timely ensemble thriller about the multifaceted war on terror. The mission is to apprehend a group of known terrorists in Kenya, but over the course of this real-time film, that shifts from a “capture” to a “kill” situation. The joint operation takes place in three locations: Nairobi, London, and outside Las Vegas, from where U.S. Air Force pilots control drones. Helen Mirren is the U.K. Army colonel in charge; the late Alan Rickman portrays a British general; and Aaron Paul is the drone pilot.

Like the drone, Eye is often too on-the-nose, even in the complicating factors it adds to ramp up the dilemma: innocent civilians, chains of command “referring up,” and the debating of the political and moral implications. Yet despite seeing the obvious plot machinery, Eye is a gripping thriller, though there is something to examine about how this real-life, semi-secret, morally unresolved method of warfare becomes fodder for entertainment. It asks all the right questions (literally) but: Should I root for Mirren’s steely determination to drop a Hellfire missile on a little girl? Or watch Rickman deliver withering takedowns of more passive, liberal decisions? Yeah, kind of — I love those actors, and the chewy subject matter — but it’s uncomfortable. out of 4

All of these ran previously in the Pittsburgh City Paper.

barns

did you know?

A Barn Door Prize

By LA Guzda

love barns. Like people, every barn has a story to tell. At one time, barns were the central element to family life. Barns housed the food supply. In the thirteen years of living in this picturesque area, I have seen so many beautiful barns disappear – some over time, some overnight.

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How many of you remember the sweet little barn nestled on the roadside of 590, heading toward Woodloch just past the Towpath on the right hand side, with its collection of charming birdhouses? That barn would make me smile as I passed. I was sad when Ivan and its heavy rains in 2004 brought the barn and birdhouses to the ground.

There are several types of barns: Pole Barns, Crib Barns, Round Barns, and Bank Barns. The Dutch Barns were known for their ornate qualities. Bank Barns were built into the side of a berm so that both levels could be entered on ground level.

How many of you take notice of barns as you travel the area? Do you have a favorite barn? Do you ever wonder about the people who built the barn, the life in it? I invite you to send me a photo of your favorite barn. You can email to PoconoSecrets@aol.com. Or, post on Instagram with the hashtag #PoconoSecrets.

Here’s a challenge…

Pictured are eight barns, all located (currently or in the past) around Pike and Wayne counties. Can you identify where these barns are/were located? Send your answers to PoconoSecrets@aol.com. The first person to identify all eight barns wins $100!

All entries must be received by June 1st, 2016.

Good Luck!

Visit www.LAGuzda.com or www.PoconoSecrets.com for past articles.

Do you have a Pocono Secret to share?

Send an email to: PoconoSecrets@aol.com

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outdoor ramblings

Outdoor Ramblings

Paddling in Search of

Beer

By Bill Deaton

It’s a Saturday on the Susquehanna; a myriad of colorful kayaks and canoes float down the mighty river, each carrying adventurers seeking solace on the water and something else as well…craft beer. Following the peaceful paddle, the thirsty travelers beach their boats and head to the brewery. Welcome to the Canoe & Brew!

Like many places, craft breweries are popping up all over northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Conveniently, many of them are located in or near communities close to the Susquehanna River, which creates a special niche that attracts paddlers who also possess a discerning passion for good beer. What began as an ad-hoc activity among some local paddlers has become a multi-missioned annual event that now attracts dozens of beer loving boaters over a period of six weekends.

The week-to-week plan is relatively the same. Meet up at a designated place, either the put-in or take-out spot; ferry either your vehicle or your boat, for a nominal fee, via the outfitter’s shuttle or do it yourself if you have the means; embark on the water; paddle your craft for 7-8 miles; disengage from the waterway, and proceed towards libations and camaraderie.

Locations vary and span a wide area of the North Branch. While the group leapfrogs around from brewery to brewery each week,

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the tour has visited upstream destinations such as River Barge Brewing in Wyalusing and Nimble Hill in Mehoopany; Berwick Brewing and Bloomsburg’s Turkey Hill further down river; Old Forge Brewing in Danville and Selin’s Grove Brewing in Selisgrove. There are regulars who make many trips each year and others who can squeeze in just a lone annual voyage. The trips attract couples, singles, and are family friendly.

Typically, the paddlers mingle for up to an hour at the put-in. If you are a newbie to the group, within a matter of minutes you’ll probably get into a conversation about anything ranging from your kayak to your gear to beer.

Local politics and economics are also hot topics. After all, one of the reasons people are attracted to the events is because it involves local small business and the desire to support it.

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There’s lots to see on the water. The Selin’s Grove leg actually utilizes a Susquehanna tributary, Middle Creek, not the river itself, and meanders through an old mill site and under some interesting bridges. On the River Barge trip, for instance, paddlers get to travel through areas of rolling hills and farmlands.

Further sections downstream, the bucolic surroundings give way to the panorama of the small burgs that line the banks of the river.

Post-paddle, the group gathers at the designated brewery. Conversations continue; friendships get forged. Beers are compared, future trips get planned, a lot goes on, and it goes on for a while. Sometimes the “brew” phase can last but an hour or two, and at other times it has been known to go on much longer. Those who have other obligations sometimes depart sooner than later while others are prone to linger. There’s no set end time.

Canoe & Brew 2016 will likely commence towards the end of June and continue typically once a month through October. This year’s dates and locations have yet to be determined, and new breweries can be added at any time to the schedule. For more information, visit canoeandbrew.wordpress.com or facebook.com/canoeandbrew. williamjdeaton@yahoo.com

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ASK THE VET:

your pets

Microchipping Your Pet ach year, nearly 8 million animals end up in local shelters. Of those 8 million pets, data shows that less than 20% of lost dogs and less than 2% of missing cats are ever returned to their original owners.

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Thankfully, there are some useful tools available to help pet owners who have lost their pets find them again — including microchips.

Having your pets microchipped is one of the best ways to increase the chance that you will be reunited with them, should they ever go missing.

What Is Microchipping?

A microchip is a very small, radiofrequency identification transponder.

Microchipping your pet involves placing an identification chip in your pet’s shoulder area. A needle is used to place the chip under the animal’s skin.

It only takes a few seconds for a veterinarian to implant a microchip under your pet’s skin. In fact, many owners choose to have this procedure done while their pet is being neutered or spayed to save time and reduce any discomfort to their pet.

The procedure itself is performed with a large, sterilized needle and does not seriously injure or hurt your pet.

How It Works Each microchip is programmed with a unique identification number that links your pet to your home address and contact information.

This information can be picked up when the microchip is scanned by a specific scanning machine that is used by many veterinary clinics and animal shelters.

Some people think that a microchip works similarly to a tracker or GPS device. However, it only works when someone scans the chip on the proper frequency. Different scanners read different frequencies.

Because of this, a microchip is only as good as the information registered to it. It is important to make sure the chip is registered to you and that your updated phone number and address are attached to it, so your pet can be returned to you.

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The truth is, microchipping is only one part of the equation. Your pet should always have a collar with an identification tag, as well as an implanted microchip. There is no guarantee that the person who finds your lost pet will know to bring your pet to a local animal hospital or shelter where they can look for and scan a microchip.

This is why it is best to also put tags on your pet that include your phone number and, if you would like, an address. Make sure the phone number listed is associated with a voicemail or answering machine, so, if someone calls when you are not available, they can leave you a message.

Want to Know More?

If you have any questions about microchipping or the best way to protect your pet from getting lost, contact us to learn more.

Why Is Microchipping Your Pet Important?

The American Humane Association estimates that more than 10 million cats and dogs are lost or stolen in the United States each year.

If someone finds your lost pet and takes him to a local veterinary clinic or animal shelter, a microchip is one of the best ways to guarantee that he ends up back in your arms.

Tags vs. Microchipping Many people question the need for a microchip if their pet already has a collar tag, and vice versa.

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

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

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behavioral medicine

Hating Life in the Golden Years

By Arthur Middleton, M.D., FAPA

“‘Tis very certain the desire of life prolongs it.” ~Lord Byron

hile it is not a new term, the “Golden Years” is probably not a familiar one to a younger population. For older Americans, aged 65 and older, it is a reference to being able to enjoy the years of retirement. Television ads often focus on the younger to middle age population, encouraging saving in order to prepare for the unplanned financial demands that may occur, even if one is not working or working less. The “Golden Years” also has a connotation that is generally acknowledged by many seniors; living well and feeling well both emotionally and physically.

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For some in this population, the Golden Years might be regarded as “Not-So-Golden,” as it was described by Dave Bernard, writing about retirement in an article in the U.S. News and World Report (April 13, 2013). In this article, the author writes about the ideal circumstance of a “happy retiree” who has a fulfilling life. This is contrasted with the realities of aging which for some is a period of sadness, poverty and poor health. With the understanding that we are living longer, it is likely that this will be experienced by some in the elderly population.

The World Health Organization (WHO), in a September 4, 2014 press release (First WHO Report on Suicide Prevention) stated that “more than 800,000 people die by suicide every year.” The report states further that “globally, suicide rates are highest in people aged 70 years and over.” The WHO also notes that “suicide is the second leading cause of death in the 15 – 29 year olds globally.”

Focusing on the elderly and the problem of suicide, a New York Times article by Judith Graham titled, “Many Problems Lead to Thoughts of Suicide, Study Finds (August 1, 2014),” the author writes about the experience of suicidal thoughts as opposed to suicidal behavior in older adults. The article focuses on research in the older population (aged 65 and older) and the finding that “treating depression alone may not be sufficient to reduce suicide rates in the elderly.” While depression is clearly a factor in experiencing suicidal thoughts, it is also physical illness, bereavement, financial worries, and family difficulties which contribute to the experience of having suicidal thoughts. While all individuals who have suicidal thoughts do not follow through with the act, it remains a fact that “suicide rates among people 65 years and older are higher than the national average.” Further, “elderly white men – especially those over the age of 85, have the highest rates of all.”

Suicide remains a major concern for all medical providers who see patients in many settings, inpatient, outpatient offices and clinics, where it is important to evaluate, identify, and treat those

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patients who might be at risk for suicide. While traditionally the focus has been on the population aged 18 – 25, clinicians are now finding it necessary to screen their elderly patients for suicide if they believe them to be at risk. What happened to the Golden Years? The following fictional vignette is presented to highlight the issue of suicide in the elderly population in the United States.

JT is 68 years old and as he describes it, “reluctantly retired.” By profession, he is a pharmacist. He began work as a pharmacist many years ago, working in a hospital. His entrepreneurial drive led him to open his own neighborhood pharmacy. It was so successful that he eventually opened and owned five pharmacies in a growing metropolitan setting.

His wife is also a pharmacist. He and his wife had two sons who became medical professionals. His first son graduated at the head of his class and became a successful neurologist, excelling in medical academia.

His second son, while not as successful academically as his brother, nevertheless became a surgeon, working in a community hospital.

JT enjoyed his work as a pharmacist, and while he had gradually assumed more responsibilities, technically as the CEO of his business, he still managed to spend time working in the first pharmacy that he had opened. JT never thought about completely retiring, always assuming that he would continue to work at some level. Working as a pharmacist made it necessary to keep his clinical skills intact and he enjoyed reading.

However, at the age of 55, he began to experience feelings of sadness that he could not explain. He thought that it was a treatable depression and quickly saw his primary care doctor who prescribed an antidepressant, Prozac or fluoxetine. After several weeks, JT thought that there was some improvement.

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However, a year later he began to experience physical symptoms that were new. First, he began to have tremors in his left hand. He tried to ignore it, but began to obsess about what it might mean. While he made an effort to hide this tremor from his wife, she became aware and concerned. For some time, his wife had sensed that something was wrong. She knew about the tremor. She encouraged JT to call his son, reminding him that their son was a neurologist. JT followed through and called.

During the phone call, JT thought that his son was unusually quiet.

His son did not offer an opinion but told JT to set up an appointment with his primary care doctor.

JT was surprised to see his son the next day. Together, they saw his primary care doctor who offered his opinion that JT might have Parkinson’s disease. This was subsequently confirmed by a neurologist. Over the course of the next five years, the symptoms of Parkinson’s worsened as JT developed more severe tremors in his body, impaired balance, and gradually an inability to speak clearly.

His neurologist prescribed medications specific for the treatment of Parkinson’s, which included Sinemet or carbidopa-levodopa.

JT did not involve his son in the subsequent discussions with his neurologist, but was gently but firmly told by his neurologist that there was no cure for Parkinson’s. By the age of 60, JT could no longer work as a pharmacist, but he continued to manage his stores and eventually sold his business. Losing the ability to work, with failing health, JT saw no future in his life. He was not suffering financially.

He had a supportive wife and two sons with successful careers, but JT felt that he had lost his ability to be productive and began to think seriously of ending his life.

He had seen a psychiatrist over the years and had

feet been on several antidepressants. JT did share with his psychiatrist that he had experienced suicidal thoughts but did not have any intent or plan to end his life. As JT left the office of his psychiatrist one day, he realized that he had lost hope. JT joined a Parkinson’s support group and shared with the group how badly he was feeling. A member of the group asked JT if there were guns in the home. JT shared with the group that his guns were stored and locked in the basement. When JT got home, his wife was waiting. She told him that the group leader had called her and asked that she remove all guns from the home. JT expressed anger, then relief.

He has agreed to attend a day program for intensive treatment of his depression. His family is aware of the fact that he has entertained thoughts of suicide and his psychiatrist regards him as being “at risk” for suicide.

This fictional clinical vignette is presented to highlight several issues as it relates to suicidal thoughts and behavior in the elderly population.

First and foremost, it is important to recognize that depression is a significant contributing factor to suicide, but it is not the only factor. Co-occurring physical illness, like a degenerative disease such as Parkinson’s disease, is such an example. Statistically, it is estimated that 50 to 75% of patients with Parkinson’s have symptoms of depression often warranting treatment with antidepressants. There is also a significant population in the elderly that do not seek treatment or realize that they have depressive symptoms that may respond to treatment.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), based on 2012 data, “elderly white men were at the highest risk for suicide with a rate of approximately 32.24 suicides per 100,000 each year.” The CDC cited another statistic that “firearms were the most common means (72.1%) used for completing suicide among the elderly,” noting further that men use firearms more often than women. A review of suicide statistics can be dizzying. There are many studies which have concluded that the elderly population is less likely to have serious thoughts of suicide. Further, data from the CDC concluded that while older adults “attempt suicide less often than those in the other age groups, they have a higher completion rate.” The elderly (age 65 and older) accounted for 16.37% of all suicides in the United States.

In another New York Times article titled “Suicide Rates Are High Among the Elderly” by Paula Span (August 7, 2013), the author writes about the experience of a daughter whose elderly father committed suicide, at the age of 69, by shooting himself with a shotgun. The article highlights the importance of screening for depression in the elderly population but also

addresses the question of why the suicide rate is so high in elderly white men. The article points to obvious contributing factors such as medical illness and pain, both physical and psychological.

While depression and risk factors such as physical illness and other mental disorders such as Schizophrenia are associated with suicidal behavior, there are biological and genetic factors. Studies have determined that a chemical in the brain, serotonin, has been found to be associated with suicidal behavior. It has also been found that there is a genetic link as studies have found that suicidal behavior runs in families. but despite all of the research, we still lack the ability to predict suicide with absolute certainty.

In summary, suicide is a continuing tragic occurrence and the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. for all ages, based on 2013 statistics. It is a behavior which cannot be predicted with absolute certainty, but we have identified risk factors and populations at risk, which include the elderly.

Focusing on the elderly, it is important to consider depression as well as contributing factors: poverty, physical illness, and isolation. This can be addressed, and suicide, in many cases, can be prevented. If you or a family member has considered suicide, you are encouraged to contact your health provider or the suicide hotline as listed below.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The following references are provided for the informed consumer: NIH / National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Parkinson’s disease – Hope Through Research http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/parkinsons_disease/detail_parkinsons_disease.htm NIH / National Institute of Mental Health – Suicide in America: Frequently Asked Questions (2015) http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/su icide-faq/index.shtml Dr. Middleton is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, and a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He received his undergraduate training at New York University and an MD degree from Rutgers Medical School. Dr. Middleton completed his psychiatric residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center, in NYC. He is on the honorary medical staff (retired) of Hackensack University Medical Center in NJ, where he is also Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Middleton has been on the voluntary teaching faculty of Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Brown Medical School.

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

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The Healthy

Gee z er

By Fred Cicetti

Q. Are my feet getting bigger? eet do get bigger over decades of pounding.

Some people over the age of forty can gain half a shoe size every ten years. I know my feet are larger than they used to be. I’ve gone from a 10 1/2 ? shoe when I was a young adult, to a 12 in my geezer years.

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The foot is a complicated machine. It contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments.

Feet flatten out because the supporting tendons and ligaments lose their elasticity. As the tendon along the length of the sole elongates, the arch lowers. This condition contributes to bunions, which are inflamed swellings of the small fluid-filled sacs on the first joints of the big toes.

Another reason feet enlarge is that the force of your weight thins the fat pads cushioning the bottom of the feet. The loss of padding can cause corns and calluses, which are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. Thinner pads also lead to soreness.

Not all older people notice the reality that their feet have been getting bigger. A study of senior patients at a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital found that three quarters of them were wearing shoes that were too small.

Properly fitted shoes are important to the health of your feet. The following are some pointers to remember when buying shoes: •The uppers on shoes should be made of a soft material that can match the shape of your foot.

• Leather shoes reduce the possibility of skin irritations.

• If you buy new shoes with leather soles, rough up the surfaces before walking, especially on carpet.

• Consider thick soles to cushion your feet if you have to walk on hard pavement. This is an important consideration if you are visiting countries such as Italy, which has many cobblestone streets.

• Opt for low-heels. They are more comfortable and safer.

• The best time to measure your feet is at the end of the day when your feet are largest.

• Most of us have one foot that is larger than the other, so fit your shoe to your larger foot.

• Don’t select shoes by the size marked inside the shoe but by how the shoe fits your foot.

• When fitting shoes, make sure there is about a half-inch extra space for your longest toe when you are standing.

• Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the widest part of the shoe.

• Your heel should fit comfortably in the shoe with a minimum amount of slipping. The shoes should not ride up and down on your heel when you walk.

• Walk in the shoes to make sure they fit and feel right. Then take them home and spend some time walking on carpet to make sure the fit is a good one.

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HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU

By Dr. Frank A. Bucci, Jr.

Active Vision for Active Lifestyles he Baby Boomer generation has spent their entire lives creating everything new – new economy, new technology, new culture. So it isn’t surprising to find they’ve redefined what it means to be in retirement.

The new retirement is active, focused, purposeful and productive – adding meaning and memories to lives well lived. There is fun and adventure to be had, and many seniors have invested in their health and wealth in order to make the most of this rewarding period in life.

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Certain inevitabilities of life – such as cataracts – today can be viewed as an opportunity to continue that spirit of investment as today’s technologies can not only treat the cataract but correct vision prescriptions including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Reducing or eliminating reliance on glasses or contacts to see clearly means more time to enjoy what life has to offer: Travel, exploring, and adventure experiences are made better with fewer pairs of glasses to keep track of or, worse, contact lens gear to pack. Feasting your eyes on the sights both near and in the distance is possible with single focus, multifocal, and toric intraocular lenses.

Sports and fitness are easier to enjoy and improve upon with clear vision but challenged by corrective lenses. Today’s lens technology makes it possible to track your golf ball from club contact to fairway, tie your lure and pinpoint your cast downstream, run and lift without worrying about glasses slipping off your sweaty nose.

More leisurely activities, including reading, crafting, and art, once impossible without glasses, can now be done in full focus thanks to vision correcting intraocular lens technology.

However you define your life after cataracts, clear vision without the hassle and stress of multiple pairs of glasses can only add to the enjoyment of the experience.

Schedule your cataract consultation with Dr. Bucci, the #1 multifocal lens implant surgeon in PA., and discover what your lens options are.

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Ongoing Events DAILY

Public Art Displays Nature’s Grace, Dime Bank & Wayne Bank, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Harvey Insurance, Honesdale. & Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, Hawley. Wayne County Arts Alliance artists display their work monthly.

DAILY

Public Art Display REMAX Wayne, Honesdale. Art displays of local artists all year long.

Info: 570-253-9566.

MONDAYS (EXC. MAY 30)

Chair Yoga 10–11:15 a.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Ages 18 & up. All the benefits of yoga for anyone who may feel challenged by a traditional yoga class. Free. Registration & info: 570-996-1500.

MONDAYS (EXC. MAY 30)

Kundalini Yoga 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Ages 16–adult. Experience the gifts that Kundalini yoga has to offer as you explore breath, movement & mantra. Bring a yoga mat & blanket.

Registration & info: 570-996-1500.

TUESDAYS

Bingo American Legion Post 311, Hawley.

Doors open 10:30 a.m., games begin at Noon. Info: legionpost311@qmail.com.

WEDNESDAYS

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

Registration: 570-296-8211.

THURSDAYS

Writers’ Group 7–8:30 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Ages 18 & up. Ongoing group. Come read your work or listen & be inspired. Learn the craft of writing as you write toward a goal of publication. All genres & levels of writing welcome. Free admission.

Info: 570-833-5246.

THURSDAYS

Trivia Thursdays 8 p.m. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley. Hilarious combination of trivia & physical challenges.

Compete with teams to win a gift certificate, gold medal & bragging rights.

Info: 570-226-7355.

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ARTS, RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT

MAY ’16

FRIDAYS (EXC. MAY 6)

THROUGH MAY 8

MAY 1, 6–8, 13–15

Hawley Farmer’s Market 2–5 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.

Clipped, Ripped and Reassembled: New Works in Paper Collage by Pamela M. Parsons Suraci Gallery, Marywood University, Scranton. Collaged paper on panel.

Parsons repurposes diverse graphic matter, juxtaposing color & image to create new intricate designs and offbeat narratives. Info: 570-348-6278 or www.marywood.edu.

There’s a Burglar in My Bed Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. A super-saucy farce as a couple concoct separate schemes to force a divorce while taking possession Best suited for mature audiences.

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

FRIDAYS

Live Music Friday 8–11 p.m. Glass — wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. No cover charge. Info: info@ledgeshotel.com or 570-226-1337.

May 1– May 9 MAY 1

FRIDAYS

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

SATURDAYS

Monroe Farmers Market 8 a.m.–Noon. Courthouse Square, Downtown Stroudsburg. Produce, plants, flowers, eggs, raw natural honey, fresh baked breads & pastries, jams, jellies, syrups & more. Live music, free parking. Info: 917-716-6489 or www.monroefarmersmarket.com.

Tweets & Treats 9–11 a.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Ages 10+. After breakfast snacks & beverages, head out on a hike that focuses on bird ID & their unique natural history.

Binoculars & field guides provided.

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

MAY 1

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

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

Intergalactic TableTop Day 11 a.m.–8 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. A celebration of board games taking place simultaneously at locations across the globe. Magic Draft Tournament, Pandemic, CosPlay contest with prizes, & a life-sized Carcassonne outside The Cooperage.

Attendance free. Donations make this possible. Snacks available for purchase. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

SATURDAYS

MAY 1

SATURDAYS

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

See glass stretched & made into beautiful items, including watching the glass worked, learning how glass is made & what creates the colors. Info: 570-5613629.

Bridge the Gap: Wildflower Walk 1–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. A walk in the woods with identification tips & natural history of local flowers.

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

SATURDAYS

Free Range Folk Spring Jam 6 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Earthy rock band with a cagefree organic sound shares the stage with Philadelphia Americana Rock Band. Appetizers prepared & served by 14 Acre Farm. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

Live Piano Music in the Dining Room 6–9 p.m. The Settlers Inn, Hawley.

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

SATURDAYS

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

Info: 570-629-9399.

SATURDAYS

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

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

MAY 1

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The Pietasters 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Continuing to deliver world-class performances of their style of Ska, Rock & Soul. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

MAY 1

Kane Brown 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

One of the breakout stars in the next generation of country music.

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

MAY 5

Such Sweet Thunder — Othello 7–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Third installment of “Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare on Film” Dr. Robert Dugan introduces the play with a brief background & orientation. After the screening, stay for conversation & the sharing of impressions.

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

MAY 5

USAF Heritage of America Band FREE CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Inspiring & entertaining Concert Band comprised of over 40 professional Airman-musicians. Call to reserve tickets.

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

MAY 5

King Radio 7:30 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, WilkesBarre. Stunning blend of southern soul with gritty elements of country, folk, bluegrass & rock & roll. Special guest: Suze. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

MAY 6

’Cause It’s Sprung 5–8 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Bring the whole family for some mingling and good ol’ fashioned yard games. Burgers, local brews & other goodies available to purchase.

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

MAY 6

Mother’s Day Sip and Paint 6–8:30 p.m. The Paint Parade, Milford.

Bring your mother to a special Mother's Day event & enjoy wine & snacks as you are guided step-by-step through painting a beautiful picture.

R e s e r v a t i o n s : www.thepaintparade.com.

Info: Kaitlyn or Michele, 570-409-9191.

MAY 6

The Frequency Collage — The Living Room Series 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

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MAY 6

Ruthie Foster 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. With a soul-filled voice honed in Texas churches, she can move audiences to tears or ecstasy.

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

MAY 6

Brothers Osborne 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

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

MAY 6–7

Mother’s Day Flower Sale 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Fred Miller Pavilion, Honesdale. Beautiful garden and hanging plants, just in time for Mother's Day. Proceeds benefit Dessin Animal Shelter. Info: 570-253-4037 or www.DessinShelter.com.

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time favorites includes Chubby Checker, The Duprees & the Platters.

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

MAY 7

Karen Savõca and Pete Heitzman 7:30–9:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by RiverFolk Concerts. With special guest Thom Joyce. Donations collected. Reservations & info: Jill, 845-252-6783.

MAY 7

David Bromberg Quintet 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Based in the folk & blues idioms, his music continually expands to encompass bluegrass, ragtime, country & ethnic music. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

MAY 7

Vintage Costume Jewelry Show 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sparta Avenue Stage, Sparta, NJ. Vintage dazzling necklaces, brooches, rings, bracelets & earrings available. Open to public; no fee.

Handicapped-accessible.

Info: Joyce Simmons, 201-213-2146 or simmonsjo@yahoo.com.

The Suitcase Junket 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Throat-singing, slide-guitar playing one-man-band on a pile of homemade junkdrums, Matt Lorenz is the Suitcase Junket. This incredible sound, spirit & style will leave you convinced there is a full but invisible band playing along.

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

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MAY 7

Pastel Painting 10 a.m.–Noon. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. For ages 16 & up. Learn from renowned master pastel painter Millie Schelling in a series focused on still life. Millie will guide you in the purchase of your own materials. Call for list of supplies. Registration & info: 570-996-1500.

Buckcherry 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Featuring Black Stone Cherry, BITERS, a special performance by the Cherry Bomb Dancers, JingerKroa.

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

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How to Train Your Dragon 11 a.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Children and families are invited to see the family-friendly movie on the big screen. Admission, soda & popcorn free. Tickets available at 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.

Info: www.dietrichtheater.com.

MAY 7

Pet Adoption — Pike County Humane Society 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Tractor Supply, Milford.

Info: 570-296-7654.

MAY 7

Joe Nardone Presents The Best of Doo Wop & Rock 7 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Star-studded, nostalgic line-up of old-

MAY 7–JUN. 3

Graduate MFA Exhibition Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, Scranton. Group exhibition features Master of Fine Arts thesis work of Annmarie Holler (painting) & Eva Polizzi (ceramics). Reception: May 7, 5–7 p.m.

Info: 570-348-6278 or www.marywood.edu.

MAY 8

Celebrate Mothers The Settlers Inn, Hawley. Full country breakfast served 8–10 a.m. Mother’s Day Brunch served 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: prix fixe menu. Mother’s Day Dinner served 3:30–8 p.m.: prix fixe menu. Reservations: 570-226-2993.

MAY 8

Mother’s Day Buffet Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley. Seatings Noon–4 p.m. An

Train Day MAY 7

Honesdale. Over 30 craft vendors line Main St. Moose Poop Palooza, antique car show, Model Railroad Club train layout, Civil War Living History, Old Stone Jail & new exhibits at the Historical Society. For kids: coloring fun, sing-along, photo booth & caboose & engine tours.

Train trips to Hawley at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. (info: StourbridgeLine.net or 570-470-2697). Free concert trackside at 4 p.m. Bring a chair. Refreshments available to purchase. Info: 570-253-5492 or www.visithonesdalepa.com.

array of delectable options to please the entire family. Reservations required.

Children under 3 free.

Info & reservations: 570-226-7355.

May 10–May 19 MAY 11

Job Fair 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Himalayan Institute, Honesdale. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet prospective employers that are hiring, obtain career information, establish contacts through networking & identify career & employment opportunities. Info: 570-647-0677 or ehoffman@himalayaninstitute.org MAY 11

Master Your LinkedIn Profile 5–7 p.m. Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance, Hawley. Hands-on workshop.

Create a LinkedIn account before class, then learn how to craft an effective, compelling profile that will have people contacting you. Bring your own laptop. Sign up at: http://www.wpworkforce.org/calendar. Info: 570-559-7224 or tim@sohnsocialmediasolutions.com MAY 11

MAY 13, 14, 15

Godspell The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. Teen players ages 12–18 explored the many facets of theatre arts via weekly demonstrations, lessons, & hands-on experiences, culminating in this student production. Call the box office for ticket info & times: 570-283-2195. www.musicbox.org.

MAY 14

Greater Lake Region Relay for Life 1st Annual Car/Truck/Bike Show 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Wallenpaupack Area High School.

MAY 14

Guitar Workshop: Acoustic Music of The Beatles 3–5 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Acclaimed guitarist Tim Farrell with a hands-on workshop focusing on the importance of the acoustic guitar in the songwriting & performance of the music of The Beatles. Donations collected. Registration required: info@thecooperageproject.org or 570-253-2020.

MAY 14

Around the World with Food: Culinary Book Club 5:30 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Hungarian night.

Food tastings, book discussion, demos, recipes. Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org.

Tim Farrell 7:30–9:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project. Acclaimed guitarist Tim Farrell will be joined by select members of the Honesdale High School Guitar Ensemble. Donations collected at door. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

MAY 13

MAY 14

Fine Wine, Fine Art 7–9 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Gather up friends & learn to paint. Materials & instruction included in cost. Bring your own snacks & wine.

Ages 21 & older only; ID required.

Reservations requested. Space limited.

Reservations & info: 570-996-1500.

Blue October 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Featuring Danny Malone.

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

MAY 13

Alice Cooper 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Grandly theatrical brand of hard rock designed to shock, with the dark & horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

MAY 13

Eaglemania 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. With a passion for perfection, they scrupulously deliver the harmonies & musicianship of one of the greatest bands of all time.

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

MAY 13

Caleb Hawley 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. He has a way of rocking you, with “a flair for soulful songwriting & a voice that will blow your hair back.”

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

MAY 13–15

There’s a Burglar in My Bed Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. See description at May 1.

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

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MAY 14

Cassie and Maggie 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. The duo stays true to their Celtic roots, while exploring and testing the boundaries of traditional music, bringing a breath of fresh air to the genre with their original compositions & arrangements. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

MAY 14

Dwight & Nicole — The Living Room Series 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

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

MAY 14

Glimmer Twins Rolling Stones Tribute 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Able to capture the raw energy of the most electrifying performances throughout the Stones’ career.

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

MAY 14 & 15

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

MAY 15

Country Jamboree Noon. Indian Head Camp, Equinunk.

Family-oriented fun day with live entertainment, round & square danc-

area events ing, line dancing. Food & beverages available. Chinese auction, penny social, face painting, main raffle drawing. Children under 12 free. Proceeds benefit pediatric services at Geisinger Medical Center. Info: 570-224-4048.

MAY 15

Elite Dance Center Presents “Dance Into Spring” 2 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Encompasses a wide range of dance genres, & is performed by both recreational & competition level performers.

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

MAY 15

NEPA Coal and Folk Music Concert 3 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Armed with 2 guitars, baritone vocals, claw-hammer banjo & fiddling, singing, & flat-footing, Jay Smar serves an “acoustic buffet” of traditional American & original folk, old-time mountain music, bluegrass & gospel tunes, & coal mining songs of NE Pa. Free will offering accepted. Tickets available at 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.

MAY 18

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

Fresh veggies, meats, breads & more.

The Market Café, featuring the Anthill Farm Kitchen. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

MAY 18

Basketball Diaries 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll’s epistle about his kaleidoscopic freefall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. Followed by a Q & A session. Free admission.

Info: 570-996-1500 or www.dietrichtheater.com.

MAY 18

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

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Led by Ron Penska & Buckshot Jenkins.

Focusing entirely on bluegrass.

Donations make this possible.

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

MAY 19

Heart & Vascular Center Open House 6–8 p.m. Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. Guided tours, free blood pressure screening, chair massages, refreshments. Enter to win a Fitbit Charge HR or Surge.

Info: 570-253-8100.

MAY 19

Jewelry Making: Wire Wrapped Rings 6–9 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Beginner class — wrap single beads or crystals with artistic wire to make unique rings. Learn coiling techniques & how to use a mandrel. All materials provided. Bring your own beads, too, if you like.

Info: 570-996-1500 or www.dietrichtheater.com.

MAY 19

Game Night 6–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project

You’ll find all kinds of games to play, or bring your favorite game. Donations make this possible. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

MAY 20

Joe Bonamassa 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, he has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre & brought it into the mainstream. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

Silver Birches (formerly Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center), Hawley.

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening & the Grand Opening of the Dock Restaurant. Jim Roberti live on the deck, food & drink specials.

Info & reservations: 570-226-7355.

MAY 19

May 20–May 31 MAY 20

Alzheimer’s Speaker Noon. Belle Reve Senior Living, Milford. Free seminar from the Alzheimer's Association. Complimentary lunch, followed by a serious discussion about Alzheimer’s disease & “Behavior and Effective Speaking.”

Free & open to seniors; seating limited.

Reservations: Kaitlyn or Michele, 570-409-9191.

MAY 20

A Night at the Races The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. Doors open 6 p.m. First race at 7 pm. Payoff for winning horses.

Free food & refreshments included in price of admission. Info: 570-283-2195 or www.musicbox.org.

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MAY 19

Stacked Like Pancakes — The Living Room Series 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

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

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MAY 21

Art Opening: Nancy Hopping — “Living with Wildlife” Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville. Award-winning wildlife photography. Hopping captures the beauty of Pocono wildlife & captures what she sees & feels in her photography. Opening reception: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

MAY 21

“Lemons Brook Farm: Lens, Pen and Place” 1–5 p.m. Lemons Brook house, Kauneonga Lake, NY. Digital & spoken word event on the work of photographer & writer Sandy Long, Nov. 2015 Artist-in-Residence at the DHC’s Farm.

Presentation at 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.; guided walk on the woodland trail at 2:30 p.m. Free; open to public.

Info: delawarehighlands.org or 570-226-3164.

MAY 21

The Young Novelists 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Toronto-based roots band known for their beautiful harmonies & songs culled from their small-town roots.

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

Olate Dogs — Award-Winning Dog Act 2 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Winners of season 7 of “America’s Got Talent,” it’s a highenergy, fast-paced canine theatrical act filled with amazing dog tricks, human acrobatics & humor. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

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Hollywood Undead 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Glow November, Callout.

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

MAY 20

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

A very intimate acoustic evening. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

MAY 20

Ten Strings & A Goat Skin 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Seamless, polished, barreldrum-tight, rhythmically innovative & wildly entertaining traditional music powerhouse. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

MAY 20–22, 27–29

ART Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. Looking for a play that is funny, sophisticated, stylish, stimulating & moving? See ART, a wildly funny & naughtily provocative play.

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

Nalani & Sarina 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Audacious 22-year-old sisters have developed a distinctive blend of traditionalist soul-rock & modern pop. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

MAY 22

40 STORY RADIO TOWER 4 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Musical guest: Mike Marlin.

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

MAY 25

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

Fresh veggies, meats, breads & more.

The Market Café, featuring the Anthill Farm Kitchen. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

MAY 26

Libations & Creations: Peacock Painting 7 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Paintings are fun to create solo, with your sweetheart, or with a group of friends. Participants will be guided step-by-step in how to create this col-

orful creation. BYOB. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

MAY 27

Open Mic Night — Corky Staats 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Musicians, poets, comedians & performers of all types & ages invited to share their talents. Featured artist: Corky Staats, singer-songwriter from Montrose who has been performing & writing for over 30 years. Free admission. Seating limited.

Info: 570-996-1500 or www.dietrichtheater.com.

MAY 27

Fine Wine, Fine Art 7–9 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Gather up friends & learn to create pottery. Materials & instruction included in cost. Bring your own snacks & wine. Ages 21 & older only; ID required. Reservations requested.

Space limited. Reservations & info: 570-996-1500.

MAY 27

32 Pints — The Living Room Series 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

MAY 27

Jesse Terry 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

He’s from Connecticut, but his music reflects an amalgam of influences, from Nashville to Laurel Canyon.

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

MAY 27

MiZ 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Soulful, Rock-Americana artist from NE Pa. is a skillful & well-rounded master of both acoustic & electric guitar, with a sound directly impacted by the coal mining region of Pa. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

MAY 28

Saint Ubaldo Day Jessup. La Festa dei Ceri — “The Race of the Saints.”

Info: www.stubaldoday.com.

MAY 28

Community Yard Sale 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Lock 31 D&H Canal Park, Hawley. The Wayne County Historical Society invites you to a huge yard sale with treasures for everyone.

Info: 570-253-3240 or wchs@ptd.net.

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MAY 28

Pet Adoption — Pike County Humane Society 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Chant Realty, Milford.

Info: 570-296-7654.

MAY 28

Community Flea Market 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Paupackan Lake.

Info: 570-226-3424.

MAY 28

SEVERED 2016 Noon. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Short Film & Horror VHS Collectors Swap Meet, 7th Annual Short Film Night Competition, 4 awesome features on the big screen, the Horror Boobs Gameshow, the Museum of VHS, surprise guests & beer specials.

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

MAY 28

Tusk — Fleetwood Mac Tribute 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Takes the audience on a sweet ride down memory lane with gorgeous renditions of Fleetwood Mac’s wellknown hits & deep cuts.

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

MAY 29

Pet Adoption — Pike County Humane Society 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Apple Valley Restaurant, Milford. Info: 570-296-7654.

MAY 29

Open Mic 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Boiler Room, The Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Music, poetry, comedy. Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative. Donation collected at door. Benefits for suicide prevention.

Info: 570-689-3345.

MAY 29

Scott Stapp: the Voice of Creed 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Founder & lead singer of Creed.

Featuring Rockett Queen, Seldom.

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

MAY 30

Wayne County Farmers’ Market 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Next to Dave’s Super Duper, Honesdale. The selection of vegetables changes with the seasons, but there is always a wide variety of locally produced household items, baked goods & decorative items. Rain or shine. Info: 570-488-5435.

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June 1–June 8 JUN. 3

Hinder: Stripped — An Acoustic Tour 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Featuring Like A Storm. Info: 570-4202808 or www.shermantheater.com.

JUN. 4

Nat Osborn Band 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Brooklyn-based band takes the best elements of soul, funk, indie-rock & jazz & weaves them around Osborn’s truly infectious & clever songs.

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

JUN. 4

Danielle Nicole Band 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Singer/ bassist/ songwriter with a New Orleans-flavored, bluessoul based sound. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

JUN. 5

4th Annual Hawley Spring Run 5K Run/Walk 1 p.m. Bingham Park, Hawley. Registration 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Gazebo.

No dogs permitted exc. service dogs.

Trophies awarded to 1st place overall male/female. Medals to 1st, 2nd, 3rd in various age groups. Rain or shine.

Register by May 1 for guaranteed Tshirt. Register online: hawleyspringrun2016araceagainstsuicide.eventbrite.com. Info: 570-689-3345.

JUN. 5

A Streetcar Named Desire: National Theatre Live on Screen 2 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece will be broadcast live from its London home by National Theatre Live. Info: 570-996-1500 or www.dietrichtheater.com.

On the Horizon JUN. 18

Pike/Wayne Region’s Second Annual Pocono FoxTrot Downtown Milford. Check-in: 8–9 a.m. Runs starts 9 a.m. After party: 10:30 a.m. Stick around for music, free food, a gift basket raffle, resource center & more fun. Rain or shine. Register by May 18, receive a free tee. Registration & info: www.PoconoFoxTrot5K.org.

9/11 Memorial and Museum & One World Observatory Bus Trip JUN. 7 Departs Honesdale 7:30 a.m. with stops at Hawley & Hamlin. Includes lunch at Puglia’s, the museum & observatory. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring a small cooler. Must be paid by May 27. Reservations & info: Marie, 570-253-5540 or Debbie, 570-689-3766.

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Art Type: Real Flower Pendant Artist: Lucille Norella Size: 2" x 21⁄4" approx.

Price: $25 each Available from: Lucille Norella Waymart, PA Phone: 570-488-6742 Lnorella@echoes.net WWW.artbynorella.50megs.net INSPIRATION: Lucille’s original fine jewelry are created from flowers handpicked from her own garden. Flowers are specially preserved in order to retain their rich color and striking detail. They are then thoughtfully arranged to eternalize the beauty of living flowers.

Art by Lucille Norella is exhibited at various art galleries.

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

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

“A Sign of Spring” Art Type: Sterling Silver Chain, Enamel over Copper, Fine Silver Cloissone Wire Artist: Caroline Gavalis Size: 22" chain, 2" x 3" pendant Price: $120 Available from: Caroline Gavalis Pottsville, PA Phone: 267-229-0900 caroline.m.gavalis@gmail.com INSPIRATION: This piece was inspired by the changing of the seasons, from winter to spring. With the re-emergence of the vibrant colors of spring and the songs of birds too, this piece serves as a reminder of the rebirth of all that was dormant during winter.

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

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

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“Fields of Lavender” Art Type: Acrylic on Canvas Board Artist: Rosellyn Grohol Size: 11" x 14" framed Price: $225 Available from: Rosellyn Grohol Lake Ariel, PA Phone: 908-303-7501 RosellynGrohol@gmail.com www.artbyrosellyn.com INSPIRATION: I am a local impressionist whose passion is painting the beauty that surrounds me everywhere! Many of my paintings are of places I've been or places I’d love to visit. Fields of Lavender was inspired by a beautiful postcard sent to me from a friend on vacation in England. Living in beautiful Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, offers me endless landscape subject matter. More of my work can be seen on my website ArtbyRosellyn.com.

“In the Koi Pond” Art Type: Watercolor Artist: Gina DeNave Size: 9" x 12" unframed Price: $125 Available from: Gina DeNave Coopersburg, PA Phone: 610-462-1833 glar_d@yahoo.com www.glar-art.com INSPIRATION: On a rainy day during a recent family vacation in Hampton Bays, N.Y., we decided to spend the day at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead. There is an awesome Koi Pond in the back of the aquarium, I have always wanted to paint Koi fish so I spent some time trying to take that perfect picture of the Koi to paint. I thought the water lilies in the pond were also beautiful so they got my attention as well. I really fell in love with this particular lily and thought it would make for a good watercolor painting.

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“I Love You” Art Type: Sterling Silver, Swarovski and Cat’s Eye Artist: Frances Lape Size: 5" and up Price: $30–$33 Available from: Frances Lape Jersey Shore, PA Phone: 570-398-7713 flape57@gmail.com www.preciousjewelsbyfran.com INSPIRATION: This is one of my many children’s bracelets. It is the only one I make with the heart clasp and the “Love” bead. This comes size 5" (for 12–24 months old) on up. Earrings are $9. What makes my children’s jewelry so special is the guarantee. If your child ever breaks it, just mail it back to me. I will fix it at no cost.

When they outgrow their bracelet, mail it to me with $5 and I will clean it and enlarge it. Check out my website to see all the other styles including infant bracelets, Mommy & Me sets, name bracelets, mother bracelets, and grandmother bracelets.