Connections Magazine - September 2015 Issue

A SWEET TRIBUTE:

Raising Money For A Good Cause – P 10

WOMEN ARE FLYING SOLO:

Traveling Alone To See The World – P 12

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Living Green – P 15 Money – P 16 Pocono Secrets – P 18 Outdoor Ramblings – P 20 Classic Cars – P 21 Ask The Vet – P 22 Wellness – P 24-27 Area Events – P 28 Artscene – P 32

Get To Know Our Local Scene Seth Glier performs at Harmony Presents Sept. 19th!

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Ask the Vet

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Behavioral Medicine

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Book Corner

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Classic Cars

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Dr. Tellish

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Events Calendar

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Film Review

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Healthy Geezer

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Laser Vision

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Living Green

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Money

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Outdoor Ramblings

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Pocono Secrets

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Reflections of Prison

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POCONOS NIGHTLIFE Whether looking for an intimate musical performance with an acoustic duo or trio showcasing their original music or a band playing an upbeat selection of wellknown cover songs, the Pocono Mountain region and surrounding area have it all and more with every genre imaginable from jazz and rock to folk and bluegrass.

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A “SWEET” TRIBUTE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

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MORE WOMEN ARE FLYING SOLO TO SEE THE WORLD

Since 1921, the Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) Auxiliary has made raising money for the hospital’s enhancement its sole purpose. These efforts improve quality care for patients and allow staff to better assist them in a contemporary working environment.

More and more women are traveling alone or with girlfriends, an estimated 32 million in the past year, according to the Travel Industry Association.

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[YOUR] NEPA MAGAZINE president • publisher • editor in chief deborah bailey production manager meica drake account representative barry weiss editorial correction services sandi scull assignment writers robin scandura allison mowatt

Wild Things 2015

Dragonfly Ball he Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is pleased to announce that the third annual Wild Things Ball, “Wild Things 2015—Dragonfly Ball” will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at PEEC. This year’s Ball will again support PEEC’s 21st Century Sustainability Campaign, and with the funds secured from “Wild Things” in 2013 and 2014, will enable PEEC to break ground on its new Sustainability Lodge in 2016.

Jeff Rosalsky, PEEC’s executive director, noted, “The response to this campaign has been outstanding and we are now finalizing plans to build the Sustainability Lodge.”

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Krave Caterers of Newton, NJ will provide the elegant dinner, and decor will again be by Randy Auman of Milford, PA, whose "1000 Cranes" origami theme last year was so striking. Rebecca Lindsey of the Dragonfly Dinner Committee noted: "We are delighted that this year's dinner will take place at PEEC, in Peter Bohlin's iconic dining lodge. Many of our supporters do not often see the PEEC campus, and the Dragonfly Ball will let all of our guests experience the summer splendor of the park PEEC is fortunate enough to occupy. We plan to serve cocktails outside, weather permitting, and guests who wish to do so will be able to walk to see the site of the new Sustainability Lodge, or to inspect one of the existing lodges that have been retrofitted with "sustainable" heating and hot water systems thanks to the last two Wild Things Balls. Finally, to make this year's Ball a completely fun party, we have eliminated the live auction segment of the dinner to give more time for entertainment from the Robbi Kumalo band. Robbi,

her husband Bakithi Kumalo and their band have been huge hits at our last two balls, and we wanted to have more time for them to entertain us this year!

PEEC is also providing continuous free shuttle service between Milford and the PEEC campus on the night of the event so that guests who prefer not to drive Route 209 at night do not need to do so."

PEEC’s mission is to advance environmental education, sustainable living, and appreciation for nature through hands-on experience in a national park. PEEC provides unique, year-round environmental experiences to families, school groups, scouts, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. The environmental center is located near mile marker 8, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, in Dingmans Ferry, PA (Lehman Township). For more information call (570) 828-2319 or visit PEEC at www.peec.org.

PEEC is close to home, where learning comes naturally!

contributing writers al hoff, Movie Review lucille norella, ArtScene barry & hillary anthony, In the Company of Books joseph tellish, PhD, Positive Behavior in Children fred cicetti, The Healthy Geezer charles curtin, Finance mark uricheck, Musically Speaking terry mooney, Reflections of a Prison Inmate arthur middleton, MD, FAPA, Behavioral Medicine michael krupa, Finance terri schlichenmeyer, Book Review la guzda, Pocono Secrets arnie milidantri, Classic Cars bill deaton, Outdoor Ramblings pike county conservation district, Living Green amy platko-williams, D.V.M, Ask the Vet mike jones, Gun Zone

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To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.

To reach out for another is to risk involvement.

To expose feelings is to risk rejection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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pocono night life

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hether looking for an intimate musical performance with an acoustic duo or trio showcasing their original music or a band playing an upbeat selection of wellknown cover songs, the Pocono Mountain region and surrounding area have it all and more with every genre imaginable from jazz and rock to folk and bluegrass.

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Step into one of the area’s unique establishments that features a rotating schedule of live entertainment. Bring your friends, enjoy a drink, and grab a bite to eat while you immerse yourself in the sounds of great tunes by talented musicians amid a warm and cozy ambience.

Here is just a taste of what the local scene has to offer when the lights dim and the stars blanket the sky over this beautiful region. From the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania to the banks of the Delaware River in New York, visit one or all of these fine places and enjoy the ultimate nightlife experience in a scenic setting.

Hawley:

Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill 8 Silk Mill Drive Harmony Presents is a local performing arts production team, showcasing emerging and established folk, jazz, bluegrass, funk, blues, and classical performing artists in the historic Hawley Silk Mill and beyond. Harmony shows are typically located on the lower level of the Hawley Silk Mill in the Boiler Room.

The atmosphere is breathtaking with views of the Wallenpaupack High Falls and Ledges Hotel.

Repurposed as a theater, the Boiler Room features original brick walls and the authentic boilerplate hangs proudly on the wall. With seating for about 80 people, this innovative space allows for easy camaraderie between the performer and audience.

A variety of craft beer, wine, and snacks provided by Cocoon Coffee House is available for purchase before the performance and during intermission.

Upcoming Events: Live performances typically take place on Saturdays.

September: 5th Peter and Will Anderson 12th 10 String Symphony 19th Seth Glier 26th Dead Winter Carpenters October: 3rd Hawley Harvest Hoedown: Bluegrass and Folk Concert at The Ritz Company Playhouse in Hawley 17th Appleseed Collective 24th Addi & Jacq In addition, Harmony Presents features Comedy Nights, typically held on the second and last Friday of each month at the Cocoon Coffee House

(see below). Visit www.harmonypresents.com for additional details including performance descriptions, ticket prices, and show times. Email Jill Carletti at jill@silkmillharmony.com or call (570) 588-8077. Also, check out these links for information and updates on future performances: www.facebook.com/harmonypresents and www.instagram.com/harmonypresents.

Cocoon Coffee House 8 Silk Mill Drive Harmony Presents and the Downtown Hawley Partnership bring Open Mic Nights to The Cocoon Coffee House the first Friday of every month. The event embraces local talent and typically runs from 7 to 9 p.m. People of all ages gather in this quaint coffeehouse and deliver their unique art including music, poetry, skits, comedy, and whatever else inspires them to share with others.

Open Mic Nights at The Cocoon bring the community together for an evening of talent, laughs, and soulful sounds. Sit back and enjoy a vast offering of coffee, tea, craft beer, or wine. Indulge in a sweet treat such as a muffin bursting with berries, a mouthwatering cookie, or a house made pop tart iced to perfection. The Cocoon is located in front of the Hawley Silk Mill. For more information, visit www.cocooncoffeehouse.com or call (570) 226-6130.

Glass—wine.bar.kitchen. at Ledges Hotel 120 Falls Avenue This luxury hotel in the historic 1890s former O’Connor Glass Factory faces serene waterfalls, the gorge, and rock ledges.

Glass, the on-site restaurant, offers small plates for sharing as well as an extensive wine and cheese list and craft beer selection.

The summer Blues, Brews & BBQ music series event is at its tail end, with an upcoming show on Sunday, September 6th featuring the Bobby Kyle Band. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. and combines live blues music on the Serenity Deck with delicious BBQ, local beer samplings, and breathtaking views of the waterfalls. Reservations are suggested for the food and beer tastings with no cover charge for the music.

Regular live entertainment is on Thursday and Friday evenings. Thursdays feature the talented John Curtin from 6 to 9 pm., and Fridays have a rotating line-up of musicians, from 8 to 11 p.m.

For more information, visit www.ledgeshotel.com or call (570) 226-1337.

The Settlers Inn 4 Main Avenue The beautiful and majestic arts and crafts style lodge has a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, and the farm to table food gives this establishment an unparalleled reputation.

The popular Jazz on the Deck summer series is coming to a close, but people can still enjoy two more performances in September. The spacious deck is the ideal place to listen to the music while enjoying a cocktail and a savory meal. The series is from 6 to 9 p.m. with no cover charge for the music. The deck opens up off the Chestnut Tavern and faces the wide lawn and overlooks the luscious herb and flower gardens. The awning makes it possible for guests to enjoy the atmosphere no matter what the weather. The deck seats about 50 people with additional seating on the lawn.

Upcoming September Jazz on the Deck Performances: 2nd The History of Fishes 6th Jazz Trio featuring Stefan Bauer With the coming fall season, live piano music is regularly featured in the dining room on Friday and Saturday evenings with other live music throughout the year on a variety of occasions. For more details, visit www.thesettlersinn.com or call (570) 226-2993.

The Hotel Belvidere 330 Main Avenue The historic Hotel Belvidere is one of the area’s thriving establishments and known for fantastic food, which can be enjoyed in the tap room, dining room, or brand new sushi bar, with live music and a unique ambience.

Open Mic Nights are the third Thursday of every month, and an alternating array of skilled local musicians play on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, visit www.thehotelbelvidere.com or call (570) 226-2600.

Honesdale:

The Cooperage Project 1030 Main Street The historic John McKanna’s Cooperage building on Main Street is a thriving, cultural hub for a variety of creative expressions. The unique, Civil War-era brick structure features a large stage ideal for many kinds of performances, including live

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entertainment music featuring everything from jazz to bluegrass, as well as theater, concerts, dance parties, theatrical dance, poetry readings, open mic nights, game nights, lectures on a wide range of topics, a farmer’s market, and a market café. The multi-use space is ideal for different programs and community-based activities.

September Evening Events: 1st Moonlight on the Poconos Big Band 3rd Swampcandy 5th Folk First: Black Roots Music 9th Open Mic Night 13th Kim & Reggie Harris 17th Game Night 19th Field to Main: A farm-to-table fundraiser for The Cooperage, $75 per person 23rd Open Electric Jam 26th Contra Dance

October Evening Events: 11th Christine Lanvin & Don White 14th Open Mic Night 15th Game Night 23rd Contra Dance 24th Canaltown Short Spooky Movie Festival 28th Open Mic Night 31st The Halloween Benefit Bash The Cooperage Project is a non-profit organization and donations are accepted. For more detailed information and additional events, visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call (570) 2532020.

Fare 209 Miller Road Located at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, Fare is the latest restaurant to open operated by Hotel Wayne, Inc, a family-owned hospitality group managing a hotel and four restaurants in Wayne County.

Fare has garnered a lot of attention for having delicious flame broiled allAmerican food and a flourishing live music scene in a comfortable environment.

Live casual music is on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, beginning at 8 p.m., with no cover charge. Open mic nights are on Thursdays and draw talents of all ages. The open mic scene is growing, and performers of all levels are encouraged to show up, perform, and network. Some local musicians who play on a regular basis for enthusiastic audiences include Jason Merrill, Sara Hulse Band, Stephen Faubel, Barry Butler, Peter Daniel, and Glen Scandur. Stop in at Fare and see what people are talking about. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting. For more information, visit www.FareatFair.com or call (570) 3523470.

KC Pepper Bar and Grill 182 Ski Run Road For a fun night out, head to the KC Pepper, a cozy place reminiscent of a ski lodge. The menu offers something for everyone with appetizers and tapas, hearty soups, flatbread pizzas, signature sandwiches and entrées. Weekly specials are also

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poconos nightlife featured such as Prime Rib Cheese Steak Night on Monday, Wednesday Wing Night, $5 Steamers on Thursdays, and Sunday brunch. Live music is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. For more information, visit www.kcpepper.com or call (570) 253-0770.

Milford:

Waterwheel Café, Bakery and Bar 150 Water Street The Waterwheel is a unique gem of a café and a cozy place to hear live music. It is a favorite hangout for residents, locals, and visitors. The establishment is known for its savory food, quality music, and charming atmosphere.

Through the glass walls of the café and bar, customers can view a restored 19th Century waterpowered grist mill with its 24’ working waterwheel. The live music is featured in the rustic and intimate bar with views of the waterwheel providing a treat for patrons. Every Thursday at 8:30 p.m., the Waterwheel features a blues jam, which is hosted by a variety of musicians. In addition, there is also live music on some Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.waterwheelcafe.com or call (570) 296-2383.

On Lake Wallenpaupack: Overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack are three popular restaurants where the food is delicious, the atmosphere welcoming, the service impeccable, and the entertainment is flowing.

The Pub at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort Route 507 The pub is the perfect place to relax and hang out with a flickering fireplace lending much needed warmth during upcoming chilly autumn nights.

Each Friday night, the pub features live music typically beginning at 8 p.m.

Be sure not to miss Trivia Night (Pub-O-Lympics) every Thursday at 8 p.m. In addition, in the Banquet Room, occasionally there are special events such as Comedy Night and Dinner Theaters.

For more information, visit www.ehrhardts.com or call (570) 226-4388.

The Boat House Restaurant Route 507 This all-American favorite is the place to be any time of the year and offers live entertainment every Friday night beginning at 9:30 p.m. in the comfortable bar

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area. Everyone always has a good time at The Boat House where there are various themed specials during the week, currently including Build-ABurger on Mondays, Trivia Night on Wednesdays, and Sushi Night on Thursdays. For more information, visit www.the-boathouse-restaurant.com or call (570) 226-5027.

Gresham’s Chop House Route 6 Gresham’s Chop House is a popular hangout for people whether they’re meeting with friends or colleagues after work for happy hour in the bar or celebrating a special occasion with family over a mouthwatering meal in the dining room. Enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights in the bar. For more information, visit www.greshamschophouse.com or call (570) 226-1500.

New York:

The Heron Restaurant 40 Main Street, Narrowsburg The Heron is a community driven and locally sustainable restaurant run by Ohio native, Marla Puccetti and Chef/partner Paul Nanni, a team with flair and creativity and a shared background of a love of restaurants, food, and entertainment.

Located on the Delaware River, the eclectic décor is warm and welcoming with gorgeous artwork, a tin bar, and intimate seating where friends, family, and loved ones gather.

Although The Heron currently does not feature live music, according to Paul, they are in the process of opening a new restaurant and bar in addition to The Heron called The Emerald Ballroom, which will feature live music with acts from throughout the tri-state area. The Emerald Ballroom will also be on Main Street in Narrowsburg and is projected to open midSeptember to early October.

Come to The Heron for food, fun, and relaxation, and stay tuned for more details on The Emerald Ballroom. For more information, visit www.theheronrestaurant.com or call (845) 252-3333.

Callicoon Brewing Company 16 Upper Main Street, Callicoon The Callicoon Brewing Company opened about two years ago in a converted firehouse. The brewpub overlooks the river and is known for its wide selection of NY ales, lagers, and cider on tap and fantastic pub-style sandwiches. Some examples of spirits include the Roscoe Trout Town Amber, Sundog Cider, Catskill Brewery Nightshine, and Thomas Hooker Chocolate Truffle Stout. The brewery features live music on Saturday nights from 8 to 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.callicoonbrewingcompany.com or call (845) 887-5500. *Also in Callicoon is Sidetracks Bar, which has live music on Saturdays. The bar is located at 62 School Street. For more information, call (845) 887-9882.

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wmh auxiliary fundraiser

“Sweet” A

By Allison Mowatt

Tribute for a Good Cause ince 1921, the Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) Auxiliary has made raising money for the hospital’s enhancement its sole purpose. These efforts improve quality care for patients and allow staff to better assist them in a contemporary working environment.

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Katy Wood, who has been a member for twelve years, said the organization was the first one she joined when she moved to Honesdale. “It’s a great group of women who love raising money for the hospital,” she said.

The Auxiliary has a very special event coming up on Sunday, September 20, at the Woodloch Pines Night Club on 731 Welcome Lake Road. The concert, “Tom Sadge as Neil Diamond,” will take place from 4 to 6 p.m.

Pittston resident, Tom Sadge, will perform a variety of Neil Diamond songs. Tom is a tribute artist known for his likeness to the popular singer-songwriter, renowned for hits such as “Sweet Caroline” and “September Morn.”

Katy heard Tom sing during an event in Hemlock Farms. She was impressed by his similarities to Neil Diamond in sound, appearance, and stage presence.

Tom met the seasoned star and Neil’s been quoted saying, “This guy sounds just like me.”

This is the third time the Auxiliary is holding a concert fundraiser, and they’re hopeful for a good reception. Proceeds from the event will fund the hospital’s new heliport, which is an important element in the development of its Stage 4 Trauma Center and expected to be completed in 2016. According to Katy, the cost of the proposed heliport is $100,000, and the Auxiliary hopes this event will cover a significant portion of the cost, along with other fundraisers throughout the year. Last year, the Auxiliary raised $125,000, which funded the mobile mammography van.

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During “Tom Sadge as Neil Diamond,” there will be light snacks and a cash bar. Tickets are $35 a person. There is open and limited seating so registration is suggested. To order tickets, call Katy at (570) 253-5779 or Joan Buehl (570) 226-9750. Woodloch is providing a van service at extra charge to pick people up at the Stourbridge Complex in Honesdale and bring them to the concert.

About WMH Auxiliary: It’s one of the strongest healthcare auxiliary organizations in the state. It consists of approximately 230 local women and men who work with the Board of Trustees, its authorized committees, and Wayne Memorial Health System’s Chief Executive Officer to provide volunteer services within the system and its related corporations and to raise funds for the enhancement of health care. Every six weeks, a newsletter is sent out to inform the public about the Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts throughout the community. The group meets six times a year at the hospital and local restaurants.

How to Get Involved: People interested in joining the Auxiliary can fill out a membership application form, which is available at The Other Shops in Honesdale and Hawley, the Gift Box in the hospital lobby, and from Membership Chair-person Joan Buehl (570) 226-9750).

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INFINITELY POLAR BEAR Capturing the complexity of mental illness on screen is no easy feat, particularly when one widens the lens to include the emotional, social, and even economic impact that can reverberate through a family. But in Infinitely Polar Bear, writer-director Maya Forbes has a head start: Her dramedy is adapted from her own life, a 1970s Boston childhood marked by her parents’ cash-strapped bi-racial relationship and her father’s manic depression.

Mom (Zoe Saldana) mostly lives in New York City, leaving her two lively daughters in care of dad (Mark Ruffalo). He’s made a fairly good recovery from a breakdown, but there are episodes that run from zany to dangerous. Thus, life is chaotic, money is tight, and the kids are acutely aware that their lives aren’t “normal.” But everybody muddles. Ruffalo is good as always and has an easy chemistry with Saldana; the two young actresses are a real find.

Polar Bear is a slight story about deep stuff: It’s about being a family marked by all sorts of non-normal situations, and yet, still investing the energy to make it work. And Polar Bear works because it has a lot of heart, while not dismissing the inevitable anguish and frustration. out of 4

MR. HOLMES This light dramedy catches up with the famed detective, Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen), as he spends his golden years at his country home. It’s 1947, the war is over, and Holmes would just like finish his account of one last case while his failing memory still cooperates. Fortunately, his housekeeper’s young son, Roger (Milo Parker), steps in for the long-gone Watson.

Bill Condon’s film cuts between contemporary goings-on, Holmes’ recent visit to post-war Japan and the events of the unresolved case, many decades ago. In fairness, everything is a bit jumbled up in Holmes’ mind: the mysterious woman from his past, the eager Roger, the still-fresh losses of WWII, and his own mortality.

The various plots come together, and so do some obvious “valuable lessons” about life and love. Holmes’ wits are shaky but able, but die-hard Holmsians should note: This is a series of interconnected stories that mostly eschew logic for emotion for their resolutions. It’s a pretty mawkish stew that in lesser hands would relegate this to the cozy-tea-and-sweet-jam set, but unsurprisingly, McKellen sells the hell out of this rather moony Holmes. Wellacted all ’round and with beautiful period detail, Mr. Holmes is a rather sweet change of pace for the prickly crime-solver. out of 4

All of these ran previously in the Pittsburgh City Paper.

“Big Top Burning”

By Laura A. Woollett Reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer

or months now, you’ve been growing out your hair. One day, it will be long enough that you can become an aerialist who hangs by her locks, looking like a mid-air ballet artist. And if that doesn’t work, you could be a lion tamer, for sure, or maybe a clown. But no matter what you choose, read “Big Top Burning” by Laura A. Woollett and stay safe.

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In the middle of World War II, when resources and money were both scarce, a trip to the circus was a huge treat. Families sometimes saved for months for the chance to see big cats, elephants, trapeze acts, and clowns.

That was the case for many residents of Hartford, Connecticut, when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus came to town that day in early July 1944. Everyone was excited – even the government knew the circus was good for morale – and they quickly took their seats on bleachers or in fold-up chairs lined up on boards.

“More than 6,000 people attended the circus on that hot July 6 afternoon,” says Woollett.

The Big Tent (which was “massive” and weighed over 75,000 pounds) filled quickly with circus-goers, clowns and horses, bears and lions, tigers, chimps and elephants. Large chutes at the entrances whisked the animals in and out, the air smelled like popcorn, and the afternoon promised to be a fun one.

It’s likely, then, that few people noticed the tiny flame on the side of the tent in the corner by the men’s room. Those who did probably thought the circus workers would take care of it; fires were pretty common at circuses at that time. The tent was waterproofed with wax and gasoline, but nobody gave that much thought… … until the fire spread, and so did panic. Screams filled the air and circusgoers raced for exits, some of which were blocked by animal chutes. A few people escaped beneath the circus tent. Others fell to the ground and were crushed. Within ten minutes, the Big Tent had burned to the ground, injuring more than 480 people and killing 167 people, 59 of which were children under age ten.

But how did the fire start, and who were the people whose bodies were never claimed? The answers to those questions are still unknown…

It’s summertime. Who wants to read history books in the summer, anyhow?

Give your child “Big Top Burning,” and rest assured that he will.

With a sense of urgency and just the right setting in time, author Laura A. Woollett presents this true story in a way that will resonate well with the age group for which this book is intended (10 & up). I was riveted by the personal accounts of this tragedy, and I think the lingering mystery at the end will capture kids’ interest.

While the photographs inside this book aren’t terribly graphic, some of the narrative might be a bit much for sensitive young readers. Just be aware because, even for an adult, “Big Top Burning” can be a hair-raising book.

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women are flying solo

5 Tips for Getting Off Your Settee & Joining Them

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travel

So you’re a woman and you want to see the world – on your terms.

Join the crowd! ore and more women are traveling alone or with girlfriends, an estimated 32 million in the past year, according to the Travel Industry Association.

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“It’s the new trend in travel and, really, it’s a no-brainer,” says Ruth Yunker, an intrepid solo traveler and author of “Paris, I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Ways,” (www.ruthyunker.com), a humorous recounting of her extended stay in Paris as part-time resident, part-time tourist.

“Women hold the purse strings, so to speak, and we don’t necessarily want to see and experience our travel destinations in the same ways men do.”

The numbers tell the story: 28 million single women ages 35 and older – a growing demographic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Earnings for women with a college degree have increased 31 percent since 1979 while men’s grew just 16 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In 2011, 28 percent of married women made more than their husbands, up from 17.8 percent in 1987.

“We value our independence and we have the means to get up and go, so why not?” Yunker says.

If you’re a woman who has dreamed of taking off on a safari, jaunting across Europe, or sampling fried seahorses in Beijing, Yunker offers valuable advice:

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So you want to travel. You are dying to travel. You have a list of 10 favorite places you’re going to get to … one day. Buy the airline ticket six months in advance. A non-refundable ticket. Don’t fret.

Don’t get stopped by all the details. Just do it.

There. You’ve taken the first step. You can, and will, worry about all the other details later.

But baby, with this ticket, you are now on your way.

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Bring a few creature comforts from home. I bring my own pillowcase for the airline pillows, my ragged at-home comfy wear instead of new nightgowns for the hotel or apartment, and the clipboard for working crossword puzzles.

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Pack only clothes you currently actually wear. Do not buy a ton of new clothes for the trip. A suitcase packed with new clothes is a trip doomed to tears, trust me. The old clothes fit you now. You know without thinking how to look pulled together.

The new clothes are uncomfortable. They don’t go with anything yet. And they scream brand new traveler!

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Bring some currency from your destination country with you. Do it.

Everyone will tell you otherwise.

They’ll say it’s so much cheaper to change your money once you get there. Maybe. But in the mayhem of the airport, suitcases going in every direction, do you really want to be finding the currency exchange? Just getting to the hotel/apartment will be job enough. So do arrive with Euros or whatever currency you need. It doesn’t have to be a huge sum, just enough to ease your arrival.

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Once at the hotel, unpack your toilet articles and arrange them in the bathroom in the same order you do at home. It makes things so much easier. It’s so nice to be able to leave the hotel/apartment without having had a meltdown looking for misplaced mascara.

About Ruth Yunker Ruth Yunker is an author, humorist, columnist, blogger, and diehard world traveler. Her peripatetic childhood led to an adulthood always on the move; she has lived all over the United States, from Boston to Los Angeles, Brussels, Belgium and, for a short time, Paris. Her first book, “Me, Myself & Paris,” recounts her first experiences as a single woman living alone in Paris for three six-week stints. Her newest book, “Paris, I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Ways,” continues the saga from a more City of Light-experienced perspective.

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from inside

“It’s the Little Things” Reflections of a Prison Inmate

By Terry Mooney

his young man has a soulful demeanor. He thinks deeply about past events in his life and is serious about approaching things differently in the future. In some ways, being incarcerated has helped him mature.

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My Story I turned twenty-one this May. I’m on my second stay in jail, all for the same crime, which was essentially resisting arrest. I come from a good, respectful, close family. Life was good.

Every weekend we all did stuff together. Everybody was doing something; everybody was alive. Dad cooked breakfast; mom cleaned the house. There was music; my favorite was waking up to the sound of old school R&B, hip hop. I could hear my mom singing while she did housework. The vibe was perfect and I felt great. My recollection of my mother is that she was a very happy person. She liked to sing to different kinds of music. And she was very genuine. When she said something to us, she meant it. When she said she was going to do something, she did it. She really valued the truth. We learned honesty and integrity from her. She never punished us if we told the truth. And she always knew if we were lying.

We’d ask her, “How did you know I was lying?” and she would reply, “Because I’m your mother.”

So when she left us, she left us for good. No music, no singing. That first weekend, it was so quiet. The house looked exactly the way it did the night before. No one came out of their room. It was like a switch was suddenly shut off.

And now everything was dead.

It still kinda hurts. My dad and I were close. My oldest brother was like a mama’s boy, and of course, the littlest brother was the baby so he was everybody’s favorite. I was in the middle, and basically got forgotten. “Where am I in this situation?” I wondered. Now I realize that my dad was so scared we would leave him and go with our mother, he let us do whatever we wanted.

In the old days, we had to ask permission to do things, like going out with friends. Dad began to say yes to just about everything we asked to do or to have. It was like what we were doing didn’t affect him the way it used to. It seemed like we didn’t matter that much to him anymore, that his entire focus was on what had just happened to him, even though it happened to all of us. He definitely got it the worst. That hurt me a lot because I was very close to him and I could feel his pain. He and I had been together since the day I was born; we’d never been apart.

My mother still tried to keep an eye on us, either by texting or stopping by, but I resented it. She couldn’t be my mother from the outside. She kept track of what we were doing, and she didn’t approve of the new found freedom that we had acquired. But it just made me feel displaced. I didn’t know where I fit in anymore. Everything I knew was basically gone. My foundation and my anchor, everything that held me in place at home had changed.

Ironically, I started looking toward the street for stability.

My behavior was out of control. I hung around with people that did things other people wouldn’t do, dangerous things. If we ended up with a couple of stitches or a broken finger, it made for a good story, but it wouldn’t kill us, we thought. We were like adrenaline junkies. I think most of us were just starved for attention, trying to fill a void.

Eventually, our escapades ended with my driving my girlfriend’s car without a license or valid registration, getting pulled over for a broken tail light. Still acting rebellious and resentful, it seemed to the policeman that I was resisting arrest, so that’s how I ended up on probation for one year. My anger went from zero to a hundred.

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I decided that I needed something to help me out, something I could get whenever I needed it. So I started doing Oxycontin, but they got too expensive as I needed to use more and more. It wasn’t even for the high anymore. I just wanted to chill out. My girlfriend and I were fighting all the time. So when I was on the pills, I just let her scream without it affecting me.

With the cost of the pills, I just went to heroin. It seemed to keep my anger in check. It helped me tune everything out. It started off just a little bit, but wore off faster and faster. I needed more and more. Then I started getting sick.

It no longer was about trying to stay calm. It was all about just trying to stay normal. I didn’t want to feel the hurt anymore, so I just kept on doing it. I even moved in with my dealer.

Heroin caught up to me when I failed my drug test and violated probation. I had kept putting off the inevitable, which was rehab. Now it was jail.

What I had perceived as family was over for me at the age of sixteen. I was basically on my own, making adult choices with a child’s mind, driving a car without first obtaining a license, finding random places to sleep each night, buying my own food. I had people that cared like my dad, grandmother and aunt, but they had moved away, too far from what I considered home. Everything I was comfortable with was slowly broken down to the point where I felt there was nothing left.

Whenever I could, I would go by my old house. As soon as I hit the corner, it would all flash back, the basketball hoop and all the neighbor kids, family barbeques, birthday parties, water balloons, the smell of fresh food cooking. Being young and free, we didn’t see the problems so we didn’t have to worry about them. I just wanted to be a kid again.

I feel like I missed out on a lot. I never got to graduate.

I never got to go to my own prom. I never got to grow up with the kids I thought would always be there. That’s what hurts me the most. Watching everyone else grow up the way I thought I would. My dad always told me it’s about the little things in life. We don’t think it’s much until we miss them.

You can’t get it back because it will never be the same.

Hanging out with everybody you went to school with from kindergarten, sharing the events of growing up. The grammar school would have dances and we would all dress up and have so much fun together. It was like a dress rehearsal for high school. I didn’t know that for me it was not a dress rehearsal but all I would get. That’s when my life was the best, and it was already over.

I replaced these memories that hurt so much with ones that got me in jail. I thought I was just gonna be wasting time, sitting around wishing I was home. But I’ve used the time wisely at the Pike County Correctional Facility, like getting my GED diploma and telling my story to the magazine, letting things out that have been bottled up for years. I’ve never told anyone until now. I’m working in the kitchen and attending programs. I’ve learned patience, discipline and severity of consequences. Getting lost in everybody else’s mess, I’ve finally reconnected with who I truly am. In here, I am given the time to stop the madness that I didn’t create.

I realize that I still have everything I did before. My mom and dad are still in my life. It just doesn’t look like it used to. I’ve learned to take what I’m given and be thankful, to stop wishing it hadn’t changed. Everything changes eventually, no matter how much we try to hold on. Memories are what we end up with. And no one can ever take those away.

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Adventure –By Jennifer Boysen

Awaits

hen was the last time you went on vacation? Did you have to make a plan for just how you would get there: buy some plane tickets or map a route? Where did you stay, and what activities did you do when you actually got there? What about the cost?

Did your last vacation run you a pretty penny? Would you ever consider your last vacation an adventure?

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Oftentimes when we think of exploration, we think of far off lands; huge vacations that require lots of planning and lots of money. On the other side of the coin, we associate the places where we live with the mundane. It’s where we go to work every day, where we go to school, and where we come home at the end of the day to start the whole routine over again. But there is an adventure to be had in the area where you are this very moment! There are many instances where people are unaware of the public lands that blanket, dot, or traverse their communities.

These are hidden gems that are free or of very small cost to go explore! These natural areas offer the best your community or region has to offer.

Pike County has over 100,000 acres of public land that range from municipal parks, county land, state game land, state parks, and natural areas to the US Forest Service’s historic Grey Towers and the federal lands of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.

Our public lands offer superb recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, biking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing, just to name a few. Pike County is also home to a rich and everlasting history that can be explored by visiting various historical and cultural sites peppered throughout its landscape.

All adventurers need a base camp, somewhere to rest their bones after a full day of exploring.

Pike County offers various campgrounds that can accommodate any adventurer. Whether looking for a rugged, primitive campsite that allows you to really be one with nature, or one with more modern amenities, your base camp can be found

here in the county. With all sites being reasonably priced, and some even being free, anyone can get out and explore!

But how does one find all of these public lands, historical sites, and places to stay, you may ask?

This is where the marriage of modern technology and age-old exploration comes into play. One can simply jump on the Internet and search the area to find all of these exceptional exploration opportunities.

The Pike County Office of Community Planning has also created an outdoor guide entitled “Pike Outdoors” that allows visitors and locals alike to get a feel for where public land is located within the county. These guides are still available and can be picked up at the County Planning Office, as well as several visitor centers in the area. The guide can also be found on Pike County’s website: www.pikepa.org.

In keeping up with the age of technology, and in trying to celebrate the marriage between technology and exploration, Pike County has begun looking into updating the “Pike Outdoors” guide, as well as creating a new mobile application to compliment the guide. This mobile application would allow smartphone users to find local

adventures in public lands within the county.

The mobile application will allow the countless people already comfortable with using their smartphones for directions or information, to easily and seamlessly find a public land that best suits the adventure they are looking for.

Whether a user is visiting Pike County, just passing through on your way to another destination, or a local who has lived here most their lives, the Pike Outdoors Mobile App will allow all users to search through the thousands of acres of public lands, see activities allowed in these areas, and maps of each public land. Users will carry in the palm of their hands a guide to adventure in the most beautiful and pristine lands the county has to offer.

Keep an eye out for Pike County’s Pike Outdoors Mobile Application, and never stop exploring!

Jennifer Boysen is the Community Planner for the Pike County Planning Department and works on special projects as well as plan reviews.

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investing

THE INVESTOR Who Would Be King Charles Curtin, JD, LLM – Trust Officer, The Honesdale National Bank

enjoy movies. I read reviews, follow certain directors, and, on occasion, watch foreign releases. In my movie watching prime, I was a master of trivia, trouncing my friends and family at the game of “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.”

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One recent weekend evening, while my wife negotiated with my 3-year-old regarding the benefits of going to bed, I, lazily - a bit guilty - flipped through the cable channels and stumbled upon one of my favorite movies. Any fatherly duties to be conducted on my part were certainly out the window.

The film, adapted from a Rudyard Kipling short story, was “The Man Who Would Be King,” starring Hollywood icons, Sean Connery and Michael Caine.

My dad and I watched it together years ago, and seeing it again was like visiting with an old friend.

The film tells the story of two former British soldiers turned con-men who, while traveling in India in the late 19th Century, decide to go to a remote part of Afghanistan to become kings. On their adventures, they happened upon a target village. With moxie and a little luck, the pair somehow finagle their way in getting Connery’s character appointed king of the village. The town’s people believe Connery’s character is the son of Alexander the Great. He is considered a god. As the story unfolds, Connery begins to accept as truth that he is, in fact, immortal. He treats Caine’s character as a servant, passes judgment in village disputes, and decides to take a wife. Eventually, Connery’s hubris befalls him. The residents realize that Connery is no god, but simply a

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man. He and Caine are run out of town to meet a dark fate.

“The Man Who Would Be King” has a number of thematic elements. Since I am not a deep person, the most readily apparent theme rings clearest for me. It is the notion that too much confidence can eventually lead to delusion. This shortcoming of human nature has at times affected me, particularly my investment portfolio. Like so many other investors, I have fallen in love with a stock to the point where I am blind to its warts. One investment particularly stands out. In 2008, I purchased $2,000 of stock of a solar panel installation company. That stock, which I own to this day, is now worth pennies. I truly believed at the time that every home in the United States would have solar panels by 2012. What was I thinking? I was not following my own advice!

There are a couple of simple investment techniques that I should have implemented before losing my proverbial shirt on solar panels. Maybe they will help you instead.

Stop orders are a method to hedge bets when owning stocks. They are directives to the institution/broker (i.e., Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, eTrade) that holds the stock to buy or sell once the stock reaches a specific price. The most commonly utilized stop order is called a “stop-loss” order. “Stoploss” orders are used to protect investments against a significant decrease in value. For example, when I bought the stock of the solar company at $10.00 in 2008, if I implemented a $5 “stop-loss” order, the moment the stock price fell to $5 or lower, it would have been immediately sold at the best market price available. I would have saved myself a lot of money.

Your stock portfolio can implement any number of different types of stop orders, automatically selling the underlying investment when its price falls too low or rises too high. The benefit of a stop order is limiting losses or protecting profits on any individual stock investment. Plus, many brokerage firms offer to place stop orders on your accounts for free.

Limit orders are another price protection technique. They are similar to stop orders, but have a twist. I imagine the two as cousins. A limit order is an order where the investor tells the brokerage company the exact minimum or maximum price at which he or she would like to purchase or sell a particular stock. The investor can own or not own the investment when placing a limit order. For example, let’s say that Chuck E’ Cheese’s stock is currently trading at $10. A $5 buy limit order for $1,000 worth of shares of Chuck E’ Cheese would mandate the brokerage company to automatically try and purchase the stock when its price hit $5. On the other hand, if I already owned $1,000 worth of Chuck E’ Cheese currently trading at $10,

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a sell limit order at $5 per share would mandate the brokerage company to try and sell the stock if its price decreases to $5 per share. Stop limit orders look quite similar to stop loss orders, but there is one subtle, yet important difference. Unlike a stop order, a limit order is not guaranteed to occur. If the limit order cannot be placed because the price of the security is moving too rapidly up or down, the transaction will not be executed. The price must be the exact limit price and the order will often remain open until the stock again reaches that price.

If you are averse to implementing a hard and fast dollar amount like stop and/or limit orders, a simple review of the risk profile of your overall portfolio could indicate whether a potential investment is right. Investors often rush to the new and cutting edge. For me, it was solar panels. A friend of mine, who is an exceedingly smart oral surgeon, recently told me he invested 30 percent of his IRA in the stock of Alibaba, the eBay of China. I shuddered.

Exposure to risky investments can lead to great profit, but also losses. Consider that a 50 percent decrease in the price of a particular stock would have to, at that point, increase by 100 percent to break even. So, prior to investing in that next hot IPO or internet stock, look at your overall portfolio and determine what investments are safe and what investments are risky, and then only invest an amount you are comfortable in losing some of its value. A loss of a few thousand dollars is much easier to swallow than a loss of tens of thousands.

Investing is speculative. Your portfolio will have gains and losses. One of the keys to investment success is to mitigate those losses. Stop orders, limit orders, and risk profile assessments all can help. If you need more advice or are just overwhelmed, contact one of the great advisors here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, because, as I like to say, “local advice is often the best advice.”

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

your portfolio

money

A Bold Idea for Your Portfolio –Provided by Michael Krupa

he next time you meet with your Financial Advisor, you may want to discuss new ways to manage your portfolio. For instance, one increasingly popular option among individual investors is managed accounts. A way to tap into resources traditionally reserved for the very largest investors such as pension funds, endowments, and high-net-worth investors, these accounts offer access to a variety of portfolios and asset classes not ordinarily available to individual investors.

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“In many ways, this is the democratization of world-class professional money management, the type that previously was available to only a limited few,” says Ian Maceachern, Managing Director of the Advisory Products Group for Wells Fargo Advisors.

Inside Managed Accounts You may find managed accounts especially pertinent when you and your Financial Advisor discuss rebalancing. The process of bringing your holdings back into line is a deliberate, measured one, not to be confused with tactical responses to evolving market conditions. But managed accounts may offer a way to blend the two, depending on the mix of elements you and your Financial Advisor select.

Generally speaking, managed accounts are one way individual investors can gain access to money managers who typically may require minimum investments of $1 million — and $100 million isn’t unheard of.

Supervised by teams of seasoned portfolio managers, managed accounts offer investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles. The varied menu of investments makes it easier to tailor a solution to your specific needs, goals, and time horizon.

What’s more, managed accounts are readjusted automatically in real time.

That means managed accounts can help you stay focused on your targets even when the market is enduring a volatile session (or month).

Making a Choice Despite their impressive qualifications, managed accounts may not be right for everyone. For example, active investors who prefer to have a larger

role in the day-to-day oversight of their investment portfolios may not feel comfortable relinquishing control, even to investment professionals. They are also not designed for inactive accounts.

However, that same quality may be what makes a managed account solution attractive to someone else who wants a portfolio designed to respond to day-to-day shifts in the investment market.

The wide variety of choices managed accounts offer investors can also feel confusing, and some investors may prefer a simpler solution. Again, that same quality may be what attracts a different investor who’s seeking a degree of diversification that might otherwise be difficult to manage.

“Not only do managed accounts make it possible to access many worldclass money managers, they give investors an opportunity to tap into a number of investment management styles to apply to their portfolios and goals,” Maceachern points out.

The costs involved can also play a role in determining whether managed accounts are right for you. First, check out the minimum investment required by the manager and make sure it’s within the amount you and your Financial Advisor are willing to earmark for a managed account.

Work with your Financial Advisor to determine if a managed account is appropriate for your overall investment strategy. If so, he or she can help you tailor an asset allocation strategy to fit your financial goals, and seek out the right mix of managers to help you achieve those objectives.

“Your Financial Advisor knows your objectives and aspirations, so he or she is the linchpin in integrating a managed account, should you decide it’s right for you,” Maceachern says.

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

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

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

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pocono secrets

Vanishing Farmlands

By LA Guzda s a photographer, I find the northeast corner of Pennsylvania chock full of shooting possibilities. I love shooting nature images – lakes, rivers, rocks, flowers… I also love shooting old buildings, doors, windows, chairs… So, it’s no wonder that I love shooting farms, particularly, barns.

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I recently had a gallery exhibit in Connecticut. In preparing for the event, I was trying to decide what theme I wanted to share. I started perusing my favorite images, and it didn’t take long to determine that Farms of northeast Pennsylvania would be my choice. I edited my images to a file of selects that numbered close to two hundred. I edited those down to about one hundred. I edited again and again and again until I had the number down to approximately thirty.

Since I opted to use a large format – 20x30 prints matted and framed to a finished size of 30x40, I had to select only six for the exhibit.

As I began curating the images, I realized that so many of the barns and farmlands that served as favorite subjects for my camera no longer exist. It made me sad, but it also made me happy that I was able to revisit through photography. This month, I wanted to share six of my favorite local images with you.

The first image is located on Brook Street, behind Walmart. The barn is close to the road and easily accessible to shoot.

The second image is an old Dodge that was peeking out behind the cemetery,

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parked in the grass between the barn and farmhouse on Route 6 about a mile or so past the Wayne Memorial Hospital toward Waymart.

The third image is one of my favorites.

It no longer exists. This used to be Urban Stables. I shot these images just before they took the house and barns down to build the new township building on Urban Road. I loved driving by this property and seeing the sign out front that read: Tooth Acres. It made me laugh every time!

The fourth image was not shot in NEPA but in the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Hopewell, PA near Cabela’s. While discussing this shot with people, I would say that the cow really makes the photo for me. Many respond, “What cow?”

To complement the black and white, I selected two color images. I love the lines, color, and texture in both of these.

The first image was a small outhouse on the Calkins Winery property.

The last image is the barn set back from Long Ridge Road. I love this image the most. It reminds me of an Edward Hopper painting. The farm was vacant for many years and recently has been given new life. You can drive by and buy veggies on the honor system. I love that. That’s why I love living here, the honest quality of life. And, it’s so wonderful to see that land being cared for once again.

I suppose that many farms are diminishing but there are new ones as well.

Life cycles. Every barn is unique and every barn has a story to tell… just like people. What we embrace from the past nourishes who we are today and helps nurture a better tomorrow. We all age and eventually we all fall apart… but it’s a life well lived in between that truly matters.

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Please visit LAGuzda.com to view these and other images.

Visit 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

The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area boasts a bevy of scenic attractions, waterfalls being among the chief draws for locals and tourists alike. Most of these picturesque cascades, such as Dingman’s Falls, Raymondskill Falls, and Childs’ Park, are surrounded by walkways and viewing decks. While these features make viewing the waterfalls somewhat safer for the casual visitor and also concentrate the environmental impact made by hikers, at the same time they create a buffer that restricts adventurers from getting “Up close and personal” with the raw power of the churning water.

However, if you are the type of outdoorsman that prefers to “experience” nature rather than just “enjoying” it, there are several, lesser known waterfalls where access is relatively unlimited.

One such location are the Indian Ladders Falls.

Sketchy Sources Obtaining accurate information about these falls proved to be the first challenge. Carl Oplinger’s “The Poconos” guidebook fails to list these falls and instead addresses a like-named series of falls located on the Skytop Resort property just over the Pike County line in Monroe County; Scott Brown’s “Pennsylvania Waterfalls” mentions four waterfalls and places them off Dickinson Rd, not Emory Rd (which also has various spellings depending on the source); and the Park Service notes this is also the Hornbeck Creek Trail and that there are two waterfalls, but then goes on to explain the “Ladders” are a series of falls and another waterfall (cited as “Tumbling Waters” in Brown’s guidebook) is located along the same trail.

Confused? To add another layer of befuddlement to this quest, the Park Service has closed a section of the trail between the two series of falls, removed the online map, and has a link to directions that only show the access point off US-209 for the lower falls, not the Ladders.

Brown’s book, the mislabeled road aside, proved to be the most accurate source as it has a fairly easy-to-decipher map.

Get oneself to the Pocono Environmental Education Center on Emery (their spelling) Rd. and leaving the PEEC parking lot, turn left and travel approximately 1.9 miles until the road crosses Hornbeck Creek. Pull-off lots are located on either side of the small bridge, and the trails meander downstream from the road.

Hitting the Trail Unlike many other natural attractions, no signage exists here to welcome you or warn you. There’s no informational kiosk, posted map, or painted trees to even guide you through the woods. A fairly well worn trail is easy to follow, but smaller paths, here and there, lead wanderers to various spots along the creek where one can walk right out on to the cliffs and crags that bound the rushing water.

The first spectacle encountered on the downstream trek was

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a slide where a vein of water flowed for several yards before beginning an 18-20 foot plummet to a plunge pool. Accessing the slide is relatively easy if you’ve hugged the stream the entire way. Getting down to the base of the falls takes a bit more effort as there’s no clear cut trail on one side of the stream. Loose earth and crumbling rock make for a sketchy but short hike to a head-on view of the falls, uncluttered by boardwalks and split-rail fencing. On the opposite bank, a more well-worn trail appears to offer an easier access way to the same spot. The pool depth averaged around five feet, and one can literally wade right up to where the falling water reunites with the creek.

Continuing downstream, next a small chute cuts through the rock for about six feet and then after a short, flat run, drops abruptly for another 20-25 feet over a cascade. One can get into the gorge in between the chute and cascade and take in the sound of the water and the shapes it has created over the past 15,000 years or so. Sand that was deposited here millions of years ago sat undisturbed until the last ice age. When the glaciers receded, the water flowed and began to make light work of the brittle rock. Eons of erosion are easy to observe from this spot.

Finally, the trail drops to the base of the fourth falls detailed in the guidebook, another cascade. This one is about 40 feet high and has a less inviting pool at the base due to the swifter current and slippery rocks. However, the side trail to the base puts one in a great position to view the falls head-on.

Below this, the trail seemed sketchy. There were no “Closed Trail” signs indicating the restrictions set by the Park Service, but it’s possible that the closed section of trail is farther along.

Regardless, a nice hike that allows one to experience waterfalls without man-made interferences awaits for those who desire it.

Photo: The top falls of the Indian Ladders is one of four along the upper section of Hornbeck’s Creek. williamjdeaton@yahoo.com

classics

lifestyle

1962

Chevrolet

Impala

By Arnie Milidantri

Convertible SS

es, summer is fading, daylight is shorter, the nights cooler,and car enthusiasts are taking full advantage of our great weather to get in as many cruises and shows as they can! In the waning rays of summer, we are still fortunate to witness some excellent examples of some great cars. This month’s featured car, a beautiful Roman Red 1962 Chevrolet Impala convertible Super Sport (SS) owned and restored by Mr. Mike Novatnak of Hawley, Pennsylvania, is truly an excellent example of a great car. There are certain cars that just stand out in the crowd, with their graceful lines, mellow sound, and unique looks, and Mike’s Chevy scores the highest in all three.

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Background The Impala’s name is derived from the Southern African antelope. The first generation Impala was introduced by GM’s Chevrolet division for the 1958 model year as top of the line Bel Air hardtops and convertibles. They were longer, lower, and wider than their tail-finned 1957 predecessors. Boasting deeply sculptured rear fenders, the Impala has three taillights on each side, while lesser models had two and wagons just one. Crossed-flag insignias were attached above the side moldings, as well as bright rocker moldings and dummy rear-fender scoops.

1958 was the first year of dual headlamps.

The standard perimeter-type frame was abandoned and replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an elongated “X.” Chevrolet claimed that the new frame offered increased torsional rigidity and allowed for a lower placement of the passenger compartment.

A coil spring suspension replaced the previous year’s rear leaf springs and an air ride system was optional.

A 283 cu in engine was the standard V8, with ratings that ranged from 185 to 290 horsepower.

The second generations Impalas were the 1959 and 1960 model years. The 1959 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned. As part of a GM economy move, it shared body shells with lower-end Buicks and Oldsmobiles, as well as with Pontiac. Using a new Xframe chassis, the roof lines was three inches lower, bodies were two inches wider, and curb weight increased. Its now famous tailfins protruded outward rather than upward. The taillights were a large “teardrop” design at each side. The 1960 Impala models reinstated three round taillights on each side, nonfunctional front air intake scoops, and a white band running along the rear fender. Several V8 options were available, including the 283 cu in and the 348 cu in engines.

The third generation Impala included the 1961 through 1964 model years. The 1961 Impala was restyled on the GM B platform for the first time. The new body styling had more trim and was more boxy than the 1958–1960 models. Sport Coupe models featured a “bubbleback” roof line style for 1961, and a unique model, the 2-door pillared sedan, was available for 1961 only. It was rarely ordered and is a

scarce collectible today. The rare Super Sport (SS) option debuted in 1961. This was also the last year the top station wagon model would bear the Nomad name.

The 1962 Impala featured new “C” pillar styling for all models except the 4-door hardtop. Sport Coupe models now featured the “convertible roof” styling, shared with other GM “B” full-size hardtop coupes.

This style proved extremely popular and contributed to the desirability of the 1962–1964 Impalas as collectibles. The “overhang” roof style of the sedans was replaced with a more attractive, wider “C” pillar with wraparound rear window. Engine choices for 1962 settled down; the 348-cubic-inch V8 was discontinued and replaced by the 380 horsepower 409-cubic-inch or 409 bhp 409 cubic inch engine. These engines could only be ordered with a manual shift transmission. The small-block 283 was offered with a two barrel carburetor. The 283 was also enlarged to 327 cubic inches, offered in two versions, one with 250 hp and one with 300 hp. The Beach Boys produced a hit single, “409,” referring to the Chevrolet, which became an iconic song for these cars.

Impalas again featured premium interior appointments, plusher seats, and more chrome trim outside, including a full-width aluminum-and-chrome panel to house the triple-unit taillight assembly. Super Sport (SS) models featured that panel in a special engineturned aluminum, which was also used to fill the side moldings, making the SS more distinctive in appearance. The Impala also gains the top station wagon after the Chevrolet Nomad is gone. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only automatic transmission available until 1965. A new radio was optional.

Featured Car Mike Novatnak loves 1962 Chevrolet Impalas; he has owned and restored several to date. His beautiful Roman Red 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport is his latest effort. He, along with his friend, Jim Sullivan, whose fabrication skills helped with the painstaking restoration, completed a body off restoration in 2009 on a much needed 74,624 mile original. The entire

chassis was restored as were all the suspension, front end, and rear end. The car was originally a small block 327 cu in V8, but Mike likes big blocks and installed a much more desirable 409 cu in V8 with around 400 hp coupled to a Muncie four speed to bring the power to the posi rear. The body is straight as an arrow, and the outstanding paint job was done

by Willie’s Antique Auto Restoration in Cherry Ridge, PA. The bright red leather interior is all new, as are the carpets and convertible top. The car is equipped with power windows, a rare option for 1962. The car’s chrome is either new or has be expertly restored.

The car looks like the day it left the showroom!

A unique story about the restoration is that Mike spotted four 1962 Chevrolets in a field and asked the property owner if they were for sale and was told they belonged to her brother and were not for sale at this time. Mike asked to be called if and when the cars would ever come up for sale and left. Twenty-five years later, he was called by the woman stating her brother had died and the cars were now for sale.

Mike brought the cars, and when he opened one of the locked trunks found a set of new old stock front fenders (NOS), NOS rocker moldings, and a NOS gas tank all of which he used on his restored SS convertible.

Mike’s Impala SS is an outstanding example of a beautifully restored car.

Owner Mile Novatnak is a life long resident of Pennsylvania currently living in Hawley. He retired from the Pennsylvania State Police Department after 25 years on the job. His first new car was a 1962 Chevrolet Impala, and he has been in love with them ever since.

A Chevy lover who has owned and restored at least seven 1962’s to date, Mike is a fountain of knowledge on 1962 Chevrolets. Not one to sit around, he and his friend, Jim Sullivan, are working on his next project restoring/cloning a 1962 “bubbleback coupe.” If you happen to be at a local cruise or car show and see a beautiful looking Red 1962 Chevy Impala convertible with a guy named Mike near by, stop and say hi! He is an expert on 1962 Chevrolets, and if you ask a question and listen, you might just learn something new.

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ASK THE VET:

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your pets

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

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Aftercare Options There are several options for aftercare for your pet’s body. These are always influenced by financial and personal considerations, or religious beliefs. Most veterinarians will inform you of the choices, as they generally have a financial relationship with a nearby crematory or pet cemetery. Cremation or burial is the most common preference. A tiny percentage of pet owners may prefer more unconventional options, such as taxidermy or freeze-drying. We recommend that they investigate fully how that is accomplished, before deciding. There are some details and after effects that may deter the choice, or have unhappy effects later.

Cremation: This option enables you to keep your pet’s ashes in an urn or other special container in your home, bury them — or even scatter them later, in a location that will be meaningful to you. And there is no time pressure on you to make any of these decisions. You can have your pet’s body cremated, either with other pets, or individually. In the less expensive group cremation, there is no guarantee that the cremains that are returned (if requested) will be those of your pet. With individual cremation, the ashes are generally returned in an inexpensive box, to keep and deal with at your discretion. They will generally try to sell you an expensive urn. But usually owners can find something they greatly prefer later. At this point, there is no rush to do that.

Usually, your veterinarian will be glad to make the arrangements and notify you when you can expect to have the ashes returned. Generally, pet owners are sur-

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prised at the small quantity of cremains that are returned. For example, a 75pound dog’s ashes will fill a space equivalent to about half a shoe box.

Burial: Burial at a pet cemetery is also a common choice. Each has its own requirements, and any specifics should be worked out in advance, between you, your vet, and the cemetery. Although somewhat costly, it also has a sense of permanence and respect that many pet owners appreciate. Some pet cemeteries or animal shelters also offer less expensive communal burial.

Burial at home is preferred by many, but may not be practical, or permitted, in your area. Be sure to check your local zoning restrictions. Also, this option is not an option for those who live in a city, or rent. Your veterinarian may have this information for you. If it is allowed, and you decide to bury your pet in the yard, keep in mind that one day you may relocate to a new home.

There is a special section on the APLB website: Aftercare, with listings of pet cemetery and cremation facilities, according to geographic location.

Whatever choices are made, you may want to bring a few personal items with you to be buried or cremated with your pet’s body. This may be a special toy, coat, flower, poem, picture, etc. Also, you may appreciate clipping and saving a bit of your pet’s fur. Many pet owners take comfort in having this special remembrance.

toy — and most of all, extra attention from you. The grief should diminish over time, as does our own. It has been observed that the distress of pets is almost invariably made easier and briefer if they can observe and sniff the body of the deceased companion.

Some Final Thoughts We get much love and delight from our beloved pets in life, and we grieve deeply for them when they die. Because of the unique enhancement they give to our lives, they become a treasured part of us, forever. When a dear pet’s life ends, more dies than just a cherished friend and companion. Since we make them into living symbols of our own innocence and purest feelings, a treasured secret part of each of us also dies. This can be reborn as we slowly pick up our shattered emotional pieces and move on. Our dear ones bless us, just as we do them, and they enrich and prepare us for our moving on in life.

The loving memories become a permanent part of who we are, and they live on, in our hearts. Our continuing and improving lives can be our best memorials to them.

From: Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

Pets Bereaving Pets Losing a pet affects not only the people but can also upset other pets in the home.

The makeup of your family has changed with the loss of your pet, and you may notice that your surviving ones may also experience grief. Sometimes you will observe crying, loss of appetite, looking for the missing pet, oversleeping, housesoiling mistakes, even disobedience. The adjustment to a new hierarchy within the home can also be a cause of change in behavior. If you feel the surviving animal is bereaving, offer a special treat, a new

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–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

When Mind & Body Are

Not In Sync

By Arthur Middleton, M.D., FAPA

Be careful of your thoughts, they may become words at any moment. ~ Iara Gassen he Oxford Dictionary defines the brain as an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual and nervous activity. While we all recognize the complexity of this organ, typically we associate with the mind as an existential component of the brain allowing us to be aware of who we are and unique in how we function. When there are neuropsychiatric experiences that result in disturbances of behavior, we immediately turn to the brain and its complex biological mechanisms in the hope of finding an explanation.

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There are many psychiatric disorders that are well known, defined, and widely experienced, such as Generalized Anxiety and Depression. Each of these disorders will have physical components, such as shaking or trembling, for some who experience anxiety. A panic disorder is associated with a myriad of physical symptoms: pounding heartbeat, sweating, trembling, or shaking as an example. The physical components of depression are more subtle; lethargy and inability to concentrate are among the symptoms. Patients who experience conversion disorders such as hysterical blindness or paralysis have “functional disorders,” indicating that while the symptoms are physical the cause is psychological. As a result, there will be no abnormal findings in the brain.

With the understanding that an absence of neuropathology in a psychiatric disorder would be classified as “functional,” it may come as a surprise that Schizophrenia was initially classified as a functional disorder. However, over the years, following extensive research, there has been a general consensus with respect to the biology of this disorder involving neurotransmitter (nerve) pathways that are defective. It is for this reason that specific medications (anti-psychotic medications such as Risperdal or risperidone and Zyprexa or olanzapine) are effective in the treatment of Schizophrenia. These drugs have the ability to treat the defective nerve pathways resulting in improvement for many patients.

Mental disorders are typically seen as a function of the “Biopsychosocial” model of disease. While there can be environmental and social issues in a disease, there are also biological components that recognize that abnormalities of brain circuitry can be a significant factor, not only in the cause, but also in the understanding and treatment of many mental disorders. The following fictional clinical vignette is presented to highlight the features of a particular mental disorder that is well defined with respect to the biological etiology, as well as the complexity, of the observed

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behavior and its effects on the individual and others.

JT is a 22-year-old college student.

He is majoring in Psychology and is planning to be a therapist. He is outgoing but often finds it upsetting when people, who do not know him, find him to be odd.

This is because of his behavior.

JT will tell anyone that he has OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. His friends have become used to his need to check and recheck things, such as locking the door to his apartment and repeated handwashing after shaking someone’s hand. JT has been in therapy since he was a teenager and continues on the antidepressant Paxil or paroxetine for treatment of this disorder. JT has been able to deal with his rituals and frequently jokes about it. However, he does not share with others the darker picture that he deals with. In therapy, he confronted the issue of obsessions such as thoughts of violence, which he would never act on but cannot wipe out of his consciousness once it develops. This is the kind of experience he feels he can help others with, and his studies in psychology are as much of an effort to better understand himself.

And then there are the “tics.” JT has learned to camouflage this behavior. At various times, he will suddenly grimace then show his teeth. If he is with others, he will suddenly say, “What was that?” At other times, he will stick his tongue out. JT has another “odd” behavior that has diminished over time. He will suddenly and unexpectedly blurt out an obscenity and belch. For a period of time, he was on medication but, under the supervision of his psychiatrist, discontinued this medication. JT has tried hard to accept his unwanted behaviors as part of his personality. In therap,y he has admitted to feelings of selfloathing because he knows his behavior can be offputting to others. JT has not been able to maintain a relationship with a steady girlfriend and has concerns about his employment at some point in the future.

However, he does feel that his training in psychology

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and knowledge of his own psychological issues at some point will be of value in counseling others.

This clinical fictional vignette presents the behaviors that are clinical features of Tourette’s Syndrome, which is named after Georges Gilles de laTourette (1857-1904), a French physician, who identified this disorder in nine patients in 1884.

Tourette’s Disorder is a neuropsychiatric disorder, developing in childhood, which is characterized by tics, which are briefly experienced involuntary rapid motor movements which include vocal tics; throatclearing, snorting, grunting, barking, and motor tics such as eye-blinking, grimacing, or head shaking.

Complex vocal tics are characterized by corprolalia, which is the use of obscene words or similar phrases.

This condition can also include palilalia in which the individual with this disorder repeats his or her words, and echolalia in which the individual repeats words of others. This disorder has a prevalence which is estimated to affect from 3 to 8 per 1,000 children of school age. It is further noted that males are affected 2 to 4 times more than females. Statistically this disorder drops to 0.3 percent prevalence after the age of 13, and it is estimated that the lifetime prevalence of Tourette’s disorder is approximately one per cent.

While it has been demonstrated that Tourette’s Syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system, it occurs with three other psychiatric disorders with a high frequency. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder occurs in 20 to 40 percent of patients with Tourette’s Syndrome. This disorder is also associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD and Anxiety.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5) sets specific criteria to meet the diagnosis of Tourette’s Syndrome. There must be a presence of multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic. The tics must persist for more than one year.

Further, the onset of the tics must occur before the age of 18.

There are no specific laboratory findings to make a definitive diagnosis of Tourette’s Syndrome nor are there any specific findings in either Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT SCAN) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). A differential diagnosis, considering other medical conditions that would ordinarily be considered would include Parkinson’s

rosacea Disease, Huntington’s Disease, and Sydenham’s Chorea.

There is a great deal of research that has taken place to understand the etiology or cause of this disorder. The cause of the tics is understood to be a result of a disturbance in the regulation of the neurotransmitter dopamine. The area of the brain has been identified as the basal ganglia. Pharmacologic treatment includes atypical antipsychotic agents such as Risperidone or Risperdal.

Older drugs such as Haldol or haloperidol and Orap or pimozide are effective FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved medications that have been used for many years. Apart from medications, there are also behavioral therapies which have been proven effective.

One such therapy or approach to dealing with tics is called Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for TICs or CBIT. This involves “habit-reversal training” and “exposure and response prevention.” These approaches incorporate behavior training to control the expression of tics. As it turns out, many individuals with motor tics find ways of decreasing the intensity of motor tics making them less noticeable to others. With the understanding that this disorder was identified in 1884 it stands to reason that there are well known figures in history who may have confronted the behaviors; vocal and motor tics, without the benefit of current treatments.

In a review published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry: (2007; 78:1171-1175), the authors, Aiden Ashoori and Joseph Jankovic tackled the question: “Did Mozart have Tourette’s Syndrome?”

The article reviews biographical accounts on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). The authors review widely recognized accounts of Mozart’s genius, as well as his eccentricities considering the possibility that it was not unreasonable to consider an autistic or savant musical genius. The article reports on the review of 39 letters written by Mozart and researched by Benjamin Simkin, whom the article describes as an endocrinologist, pianist, musicologist, and historian. It was noted that there was excessive use of obscene language in Mozart’s letters leading to the consideration of coprolalia (uses of obscene words or phrases), which is a feature of Tourette’s Syndrome.

The article also describes historical descriptions of Mozart’s behaviors, which were described as “facial grimaces” and “inadvertent repetitive movements of hands, feet, and jumping,” which would be consistent with motor tics. The article also describes the author’s review of data that would suggest that Mozart had features of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which is a frequent co-occurring condition that is experienced by individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome, as well as the possibility of ADHD, considering some descriptions of his childhood behavior.

The authors end the article with a conclusion that Mozart’s creativity may

have influenced by his cognitive or thinking skills and his neurologic function, if indeed he did have Tourette’s.

While Tourette’s Syndrome continues to be a rare disorder, chances are that many of us have interacted with individuals who have this condition without realizing it. In a New York Times article titled: The Voice of Tourette’s Syndrome by Tara Parker-Pope (February 10, 2010), the author highlights the experiences of several individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome who are part of a visual/audio presentation produced by Karen Barrow. The reader can both see and hear individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome, who also describe the impact of this disorder on their lives.

In summary, Tourette’s Syndrome is a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting boys 2 to 4 times more often than girls.

It is characterized by motor tics and vocal tics. Motor tics include facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging, and eye blinking, as examples. Vocal tics include coughing, throat clearing, grunting, and barking. Complex vocal tics include corprolalia, which is the use of obscene words, and echolalia, which is repeating the words of others.

These behaviors are involuntary, occurring without the intent of the individual. This is a rare disorder with a lifetime prevalence of one percent.

Treatment is available, both pharmacologic and behavioral. While this can be a chronic disorder, many individuals with this disorder experience improvement when reaching adulthood.

The following references are provided for the informed consumer: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Tourette Syndrome (TS): Treatment http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/ treatments.html Tourette Association of America: Getting Older With Tourette Syndrome http://www.tsa-usa.org/aPeople/LivingWithTS/ GettingOlderWithTS.html MedlinePlus-U.S. National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health: Tourette Syndrome http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tourettesyndrome.html 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.

wellness

The Healthy

Gee z er

By Fred Cicetti

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My husband is getting a drinker’s nose. He reminds me of W.C. Fields. But my husband doesn’t really drink more than an occasional beer. I don’t get it.

.C. Fields, the vaudevillian and comedic actor in early films, was known to hoist more than an occasional beer. But, Fields got his red, bumpy nose from rosacea, not alcohol. Former President Bill Clinton has rosacea and so did the late financier J.P. Morgan.

Rosacea (roh-ZAY-shee-uh) is a chronic skin disease that causes redness and swelling. It usually affects the face. It can also strike the scalp, neck, ears, chest and back. You can also get it in your eyes; this condition is called ocular rosacea. The disease can make the eyes look bloodshot.

Rosacea affects about 16 million Americans, and most of them don’t know they have it. According to a Gallup survey, almost 8 in 10 Americans do not know that rosacea exists.

There is no cure for rosacea and science hasn’t found a cause.

However, dermatologists can attack the symptoms with medication—both oral and topical—laser surgery, and other treatments if the disease is caught early. It may take two months of treatment before skin affected by rosacea looks better.

Some believe that early treatment may reverse the disease. If ignored, rosacea often worsens and becomes difficult to treat. Rosacea may last for years. For most people, it tends to get better and then flare up again.

Symptoms usually begin in adults between the ages of 30 and 60. When women with rosacea

go through menopause, they may experience additional flushing.

Rosacea often starts with what looks like a blush. Then the disease progresses to red pimples and bumps filled with pus. Tiny blood vessels may become noticeable. The skin on the nose may become thick and red.

Research has debunked the old tale that rosacea is caused by heavy drinking. Alcohol aggravates rosacea but does not cause it. Another myth is that rosacea is “adult acne.” The disease has little to do with the pimples and blackheads of acne.

People with fair skin tend to get rosacea. Women are afflicted more often than men, but men get more severe forms of the disease.

Rosacea often runs in families

If you have rosacea, here are some tips to avoid flare-ups: • Shield yourself from the sun and extreme cold.

• Abstain from alcohol, if you can. If not, cut down.

• When you put anything on your face, do it gently. No scrubbing.

• Avoid spicy foods and hot bever ages.

• Do not use facial products containing alcohol, acids, and fragrances. Wash with mild soap.

• Avoid overheating. When exercising, make sure it’s in a cool place. And no hot showers or baths.

• Don’t get hair spray on your face.

If you would like to ask a question, write to fred@healthygeezer.com.

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by Fred Cicetti

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laser vision

HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU

By Dr. Frank A. Bucci, Jr.

What to look for when choosing your eye surgeon and surgery center. espite numerous advertising campaigns, whether they tout low pricing, combined experience, or convenient locations, you owe it to yourself to base the decision on fact and logic. There are significant differences in the caliber of surgeon and surgical technology you’ll receive.

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Bucci Laser Vision knows the choice of refractive surgeons may seem endless, and there are so many factors to consider when selecting your surgeon.

We’d like to offer the following facts in order to assist you with one of the most important decisions you have to make in your life.

An OPHTHALMOLOGIST is either a medical doctor (M.D.) or an osteopathic physician (D.O.) who is qualified and specially trained to diagnose and treat all eye and visual system problems, both medically and surgically, as well as diagnose general diseases of the body. An ophthalmologist receives a minimum of twelve years of post-high school education, which typically includes four years of college, four years of medical school, one or more years of general clinical training, and a minimum of three years of residency (hospital-based training) in ophthalmology.

A fellowship-trained corneal specialist has completed a residency and continues expanding his knowledge and experience. “Fellows” are capable of acting as attending physician or consultant physician in the field in which they were trained, such as Ophthalmology. After completing a fellowship in the relevant sub-specialty, the physician is permitted to practice without direct supervision by other physicians in that sub-specialty.

Frank A. Bucci, Jr., MD had the privilege to fellowship-train with one of the leading surgeons in the world, Dr. Richard S. Lindstrom.

Dr. Bucci is an internationally recognized expert in refractive and cataract surgery. He, himself, has performed

over 9,000 refractive and 28,000 microsurgical eye procedures. In addition to having over 87 articles published in medical publications and industry journals, he was also voted as one of the Top 50 Ophthalmologists in the U.S. by his peers ( ‘07 Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today). He has also gained recognition and frequently lectures on the appropriate patient selection and multifocal lens implant technique, which has deemed him the #1 Multifocal surgeon in PA, Top 10 in the USA. This procedure often enables Dr. Bucci to eliminate patients’ needs for bifocals or reading glasses.

The participation in clinical trials is also recognition of a skilled surgeon and staff. Industry leaders call upon the best surgeons with the most outstanding results in order to carry out their studies, which have been, or are in the process of, receiving FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval. Dr. Bucci and his staff contribute valuable research to numerous ongoing clinical trials.

Lastly, a complete and thorough eye exam, health history, in addition to your lifestyle and visual goals should be conducted by your surgeon and his/her staff. Dr. Bucci is the founder and sole surgeon at Bucci Laser Vision. He not only conducts all surgical consults and procedures, but will share in your care by co-managing with your existing Optometrist as well.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-DRBUCCI or visit us online at BucciVision.com.

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

By Joseph A. Tellish, PhD.

Pay

Attention Did you hear what I said?” These are words that will be heard in every classroom throughout the country as a school year progresses. The most logical reason for that question is that there is a hearing loss. Hearing issues can occur because of an auditory deficit with frequency and/or intensity of the sound. The cause can be related to medical reasons such as perforated eardrum, middle ear infections, or damage to the inner ear, but logic is not always the answer. The more likely reason for the question, “Did you hear what I said,” is due to many other factors.

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One additional reason may be related to a failure to attend to what was happening around the student. This probably leads anyone reading this article to conclude that it must be the result of an Attention Deficit Disorder. This is the type of disorder that many would look to immediately treat with medication. Over the years, a number of medications have been developed to address attention deficit, and in the cases where there is a true attention deficit, there can be improvements.

Medications for attention deficit, however, as with any medication, can result in side effects.

Side effects can vary from individual to individual.

What you see listed at the top of the attachment that came from the pharmacy would be the most common. What would be found lower on the list would be less likely but not unlikely. The side effects that may occur are going to be specific to the individual, and if you, as the parent, are aware of all side effects, you can protect your child. If you are not alert to all possible effects, dire consequences could occur. From reading this paragraph, I hope that no parent abandons the use of medication just because there are side effects. If the medication is effective and you do not see any side effect that was listed on warning labels, the benefit to the child’s life now and in the future needs to be considered.

A more important consideration is whether your child actually has an attention deficit. Leaving your child on the medication even when there is no evidence of a benefit would be reason to talk with the prescribing physician about changing or discontinuing the medication. Trying a change in medication could be successful since there is evidence that not all medications are equally successful with

every child, but keep in mind that there are a number of other factors that can look like an attention deficit.

Consider, for example, the consequence for a child who does not like school. If school is boring, what we may see is a child who is thinking about what they did last night or over the weekend. You remember how at work you may have done the same thing. You were bored, and as a result, you drifted off and began to daydream about where you are going after work. If you do this often, it doesn’t mean you have an attention deficit; it may mean you need to consider a change in occupations, especially if daydreaming fills a large part of your day.

Another child who is daydreaming may be bored because they are aware of the material. This child may not be challenged because they learned the material when it was initially presented and the review of the topic that is necessary for students who are perhaps average in learning ability is no longer stimulating. It is also possible that a child may simply be disinterested. They do not want to learn. They may be disinterested because the teacher is anything but stimulating. I can remember a college professor who read from the textbook, and as a result, I spent many hours in that class daydreaming and doodling. I am ashamed to say that the grade I received reflected that disinterest.

But I also remember teachers, like my seventh grade science teacher, who, as class projects, made a telephone, crystal radio, and electromagnet. There was no reason to daydream in that class.

Yet another reason can be related to the child’s intellectual ability. Low IQ, whether it is Intellectual Deficit (Mental Retardation) or low average, can present itself as disinterest or not paying attention. If I do not understand the material, there is no motivation to learn. I get confused, frustrated, etc. In the case of frustration, there may be an added emotional response. Anger may follow

the frustration if everyone continues to demand that I pay attention, concentrate, work harder, and study. Anger can then lead to acting out.

Acting out can be directed to the environment or to people in my environment. In some cases, the anger can get directed inward. Statements like “I am stupid” can be the way it starts. Eventually, it can progress to the point where self-injury or suicide occurs in the face of recognizing that it is not getting better (hopelessness). Other emotions like depression and anxiety can also result in a failure to attend, and a failure to attend means I cannot learn. You have to first attend if anything is to be learned.

But the above are not all of the reasons for being distracted. Hunger makes it very difficult to pay attention. But no one goes hungry in America (LOL). If you believe that no one goes hungry, perhaps you need to look at the statistics. If you have been listening to the workings of our Congress, they are preparing to cut the food stamp program by up to $40,000,000. Teachers, be prepared to ask the question, “Did you hear what I said?” more often if Congress is successful. But wait, there are other reasons for being inattentive.

Lack of sleep can reduce one’s ability to attend.

Parents who do not require bedtimes can be contributing to their child’s inattentiveness. Serious fatigue may be hard to miss as your child is reported to be sleeping in school. Mild fatigue, however, may look like attention deficit as sleep deprivation does make it difficult to concentrate. Lack of sleep is very common to adolescents, to the point where researchers are suggesting that high school classes should start later. Personally, I doubt that it would help as teens would stay up later since, “I don’t have school until 10:00.” Gauge your child’s or adolescent’s sleep needs and see if an appropriate bedtime helps, but be prepared for resistance from your teen.

So the next time you hear that your child isn’t paying attention in class, may I suggest that you review the following before you consider a diagnosis of attention deficit: hearing deficiency, boredom, lack of interest in learning, poor teachers, intellectual levels, emotions, hunger, and/or sleep deprivation.

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

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

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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.

TUESDAYS

Bingo American Legion Post 311, Hawley.

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

WEDNESDAYS

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

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

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

WEDNESDAYS

Dansbury Farmer’s Market 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Eastburg Community Alliance, Miller Park/ Dansbury Depot, East Stroudsburg.

Provides only locally grown produce, along with fresh eggs, dairy products, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, more.

Free admission. Info: 570-992-5615.

THURSDAYS

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

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

Info: 570-226-7355.

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SATURDAYS

Wayne County Farmers’ Market 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Next to Dave’s Super Duper, Honesdale. Farmers & producers from throughout NE PA & Southern NY sell their produce & goods. Rain or shine.

Info: 570-253-1960 or Facebook.

SATURDAYS

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

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

SATURDAYS

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

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

Info: 570-561-3629.

SATURDAYS

Live Piano Music in the Dining Room 6–9 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.

FRIDAYS

SUNDAYS

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.

Blues, Brews & BBQ 6–9 p.m. Glass-wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. Picnic-style BBQ & craft beer tasting.

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

FRIDAYS

THROUGH SEPT. 7

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.

The Artery Gallery Presents: “Into...”

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

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

SATURDAYS

Monroe Farmers Market 8 a.m.–Noon. Courthouse Square, Downtown Stroudsburg. Produce, plants, flowers, eggs, raw natural honey, fresh baked breads & pastries, jams, jellies, syrups & more. Live music, free parking. Info: 570-595-2321 or www.monroefarmersmarket.com.

THROUGH SEPT. 7

98th Greene Dreher Sterling Fair Greene Dreher Sterling Fair Grounds, Newfoundland. Old-fashioned country fair with lots of entertainment, from

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September 1– September 9 SEPT. 1

Moonlight on The Poconos Big Band 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Donations collected at door. Info: 570253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

SEPT. 2

Tastes of Wayne County The Alpine Wurst & Meat House, Honesdale. Support the Wayne County Historical Society while enjoying a fabulous meal picked from a great menu.

Info: 570-253-5899.

SEPT. 2

Public Bog Walk 10 a.m. Monroe County Conservation District Cranberry Bog, Tannersville.

Explore the floating boardwalk & surrounding area. Wear appropriate footwear. Pre-registration required.

Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 2

Lunch & Learn Noon–1 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Senior dental hygienist Lori Wood discusses oral hygiene & how it affects the health of you entire body. Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org.

SEPT. 4

Northeast String Workshop 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Musicians of all levels of experience can improve their knowledge & skills at a workshop featuring instruction on mandolin, fiddle, banjo & guitar. Info: cornstockfestival.com or 570-996-1500.

SEPT. 4

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

SEPT. 4

Trinity Centennial Band: FREE Event 7 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Celebrate the bicentennial of Stroudsburg with a free concert kicking off this year’s annual Stroudfest.

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

SEPT. 4

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

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

SEPT. 4

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

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

SEPT. 2–7

SEPT. 4–6

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

Info: www.wyomingcountyfair.com.

Cornstock Folk Festival Lazy Brook Park, Tunkhannock. Covering the spectrum of folk music from bluegrass & Americana acoustic rock to breezy reggae & other forms of grass roots music. Continuous music, yoga, arts, crafts, & an intriguing mix of food vendors. Kid-safe playground & the Kids Zone — fun, crafts, games, musical activities & a giant bouncy slide & obstacle course.

Info: www.cornstockfestival.com or 570-250-7464.

SEPT. 2–7

164th Annual Sullivan County Fair Forksville, Sullivan County. John Michael Montgomery, Raven Creek, The Less Boys, Greenwood Valley Boys, Demolition Derby, rides, livestock judging, music, food.

Info: 570-924-3843 or www.sullivancountyfair.com.

SEPT. 3

“Legally Gray” Day Trip Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, Hawley. A sidesplitting comedy about a newly retired couple whose lives change overnight when their adult daughter moves back in, followed by the wife’s 83 year old mother. Arrive by bus or car.

Info & reservations: 570-226-7355.

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

SEPT. 4–13

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

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

Pocono Garlic Festival 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware.

Over 60 food & craft vendors offering garlicky goodness. Local musical talent on two stages, including the Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society stage, educational demos, 4th Annual Garlic Eating Contest & children’s activities. Info: 570-421-7231 or PoconoGarlic@gmail.com.

SEPT. 5

SEPT. 5 & 6

Hamlin Senior Center Annual Yard Sale and Craft Fair 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Hamlin Senior Center, Hamlin. Info: Debbie, 570-689-3766.

Pet Adoption Day — Pike County Humane Society 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Wal-Mart, Westfall.

Info: 570-296-7654.

SEPT. 5

SEPT. 8

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.

Bus Trip to Andalusia House & Garden Bus leaves from Pocono Township Fire Hall, Tannersville, promptly at 8 a.m.

Pocono Garden Club trip to Bucks Cty. Tour Greek Revival architecture surrounded by lush gardens & romantic outbuildings. Includes lunch at the King George II Inn & a stop at The Grundy Museum, an 1884 Queen Anne–style home on the Delaware Riv. Info: Marylyn Gockeler, 610-730-0458.

Surgeon General’s Warning Comedy: Night at Cocoon Coffee House 8:30–10 p.m. Cocoon Coffee House, Hawley. Not for the faint of heart. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

SEPT. 11–13

SEPT. 12

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

SEPT. 12

Arts & Crafts Fair in Bingham Park 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Bingham Park, Hawley.

Over 100 vendors with handcrafted items, fine art, food. Rain or shine.

Info: 570-226-3191.

SEPT. 12

Hike to the Top 10 a.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville. Hike to the top of an unnamed ridge to see a huge glacial erratic boulder & do offtrail exploring for a scenic vista at the top. Not strenuous, but steep in spots.

Wear proper hiking shoes or boots, bring water & a snack.

Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 12

Public Bog Walk 10 a.m. Monroe County Conservation District Cranberry Bog, Tannersville.

See description at Sept. 2.

Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

Art Opening: Nancy Pitcher: “The Beauty of Nature” Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville. On her travels she has always appreciated the beauty of her natural surroundings & shares that beauty through her paintings. Opening Reception: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 5

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SEPT. 12

Folk First: Black Roots Music 7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Vienna Carroll with Keith Johnston.

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Donations collected at door.

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

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

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Led by The Crackers. Donations make this possible. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

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

Info: 570-296-7654.

Stroudfest 11 a.m.–6. p.m. Main Street, Stroudsburg. Over 150 vendors line the sidewalks, featuring a food court in the courthouse square, complementing dozens of eclectic shops & restaurants.

Live music on multiple stages & activities for the whole family, capped off by a free fireworks display.

Info: 570-420-2808.

SEPT. 5

Off & On — The Living Room Series 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Featuring Hey Anna, Union Brothers & Worries. Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

SEPT. 5

Peter and Will Anderson 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Called “virtuosos on clarinet & saxophone,” they are one of the most extraordinary duos in jazz performing today. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

SEPT. 5

Hollywood Nights — Tribute to Bob Seger 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Based on Bob’s high-energy performances of the late 1970s.

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

SEPT. 9

September 10– September 19 SEPT. 11

Lake Lacawac Moonlight Paddle 6 p.m. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel.

Discover the history & formation of the glacial lake, learn about the research going on there & paddle to some special areas. Only Lake Lacawac boats may be used & life jackets must be worn. Info & registration: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org.

SEPT. 11

Over The Years Reunion — The Living Room Series 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Featuring Ambary Lake, Above The Mendoza, Sociopath Anatomy.

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

SEPT. 11

The Stranger — A Tribute to Billy Joel 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Replication of his timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot-

SEPT. 12

The Frank Sinatra Tribute Show 7:30 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Tony Sands captivates audiences with the mannerisms, illusion & romance that have made him a must-see in Atlantic City & Vegas for more than 20 years. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

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Public Bog Walk 2 p.m. Monroe County Conservation District Cranberry Bog, Tannersville.

See description at Sept. 2.

Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 12

Wilderness Skills Hike 2–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. A fun afternoon in the fields & forests. Build a shelter, try your hand at fire-making & learn other useful skills for survival.

All ages welcome. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

Jackson Browne Band 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

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

SEPT. 12 & 13

Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show 10 a.m. Delaware Valley College, Doylestown. Ninth annual juried craft show of over 40 artisans from 12 states with quality, handmade traditional items. All items are “Made in America.” Proceeds benefit the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy. Info: 215-795-0375 or www.BedminsterTraditionalArtisanSh ow.com.

SEPT. 13

Bridge the Gap: Day Paddle 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

Free paddle down the Delaware. Bring a lunch & a water bottle & dress for the weather. Register by Sept. 6; space is limited. Call for details: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

SEPT. 13

Pet Adoption Day — Pike County Humane Society 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Apple Valley, Milford.

Info: 570-296-7654.

SEPT. 13

Ecozone Discovery Room 1–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability & the local environment.

No registration required.

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

SEPT. 13

Kim & Reggie Harris 5 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by RiverFolk Concerts.

Donations collected in advance or at door. Sweet & savory snacks available for purchase. Reservations & info: Jill, 845-252-6783.

SEPT. 14

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.

SEPT. 15

The Pike County Developmental Center Tricky Tray 4 p.m. Delaware Valley HS 11th/12th grade cafeteria. Calling begins 6 p.m.

Info: 570-296-6319.

Third Friday Wilkes-Barre 5–8 p.m. Downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Free art walk featuring cultural events in galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafes & other small businesses, in a family-friendly, walkable environment. Info: thirdfridaywb@gmail.com or www.thirdfridaywb.com.

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SEPT. 12

10 String Symphony 6 & 8:30 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Progressive, folky, punky bluegrass. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

SEEDS Annual Meeting 7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support.

Info: seedsgroup.net or 570-245-1256.

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Bus Trip to Annapolis Naval Academy Tour & boat cruise, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Aquarium & dinner theatre, Fort McHenry & Gettysburg. Hawley Women’s Club bus trips raise funds for donations to local charities and scholarships for graduating WAHS seniors.

Info & reservations: Judy, 570-226-6588.

SEPT. 16

Public Bog Walk 1 p.m. Monroe County Conservation District Cranberry Bog, Tannersville.

See description at Sept. 2.

Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 16

Josie Porter Farm Meandering: “A Late Summer’s Eve” 4–6 p.m. Josie Porter Farm, Stroudsburg. Wear comfortable walking shoes & dress to be outside. Rain or shine.

Pre-registration suggested.

Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 16

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

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Led by Buckshot Jenkins & Ron Penska.

Donations make this event possible.

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

SEPT. 16 & 17

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

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

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SEPT. 19

PRO SERIES: Fall Warblers with Dr. Terry Master 8 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

Learn from the experts. In-depth look at the migrating fall warbler species.

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

Korinya Ukrainian Folk Band 7:30 p.m. Milford Theater, Milford.

Kindred Spirits Arts program. Music, song & dance of the Ukraine. Info: 570409-1269 or kindredspir@yahoo.com or www.kindredspiritsarts.org.

SEPT. 19

Bird Photography 101 2–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. An indepth look at attracting & photographing birds. Learn how to use a blind, create perches, & choose the right camera gear. Call for details: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

SEPT. 19

Fourth Annual Craft Marketplace 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. Fifty skilled craftsmen to with handcrafted-only items: unique sterling & gemstone jewelry, stained glass panels & ornaments, scroll saw art & much more. Food vendor, 50/50 raffle table, & tours of the mansion.

Benefits the Mills.

Info: Carol, 610-489-9732 or www.friendsPPM.org.

SEPT. 19

Italian Festival Day Trip Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, Hawley. Italian cuisine favorites & a beautiful operatic performance in Italian & English by Mary Mancini with accompaniment by Mario Tacca. Arrive by bus or car.

Info & reservations: 570-226-7355.

Dragonflies & Their Allies 10 a.m.–Noon. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville.

Journey through Kettle Creek in search of dragonflies & damselflies, learning about their amazing lives as you go.

Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

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SEPT. 19

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

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Board games available or bring your own. Donations make this possible.

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

Field To Main The Cooperage, Honesdale. Farm-totable fundraiser for The Cooperage Project. Hors d’oeuvres 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Info & reservations: 570-253-2020.

SEPT. 17

Marshall Crenshaw, Jonathan Edwards, Garland Jeffreys — In the Round 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

SEPT. 18, 19, 25–27

$38,000 — For a Friendly Face 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at 2:30 p.m. The Ritz Co. Playhouse, Hawley. Marital confection

by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Janie

SEPT. 19

Wild Things 2015 Dragonfly Ball 6–10 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. PEEC’s annual fundraiser. Live auction, & music & dancing with the Robbi Kumalo Ensemble. Call for details: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

SEPT. 19

70’s Flashback 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Performing remarkable enactments of the greatest music of the 1970s, it’s like seeing your favorite per-

SEPT. 19

Refuse the Conformity All Acoustic Show — The Living Room Series 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Featuring Statues & Stories, Brian Lowe, Brandon Karasinski. Info: 570420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

SEPT. 19 & 20

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

September 20– September 30 SEPT. 20

Park History Tour 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

Find the many scenic & historic sites within the recreation area. Bring a water bottle, lunch & a camera for great photo opportunities. Call to reserve a seat in the van. Carpooling encouraged.

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

SEPT. 20

Fungus Among Us 10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

Search for fungus & lichen & learn about the amazing world of decomposition & nutrient cycling.

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

SEPT. 20

Public Bog Walk 1 p.m. Monroe County Conservation District Cranberry Bog, Tannersville.

See description at Sept. 2. Info: 570629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 20

Tom Sadge as Neil Diamond 4–6 p.m. Woodloch Pines Night Club, Hawley. Cash bar, open seating.

Proceeds benefit Wayne Memorial Hospital. Call Woodloch Reservations, 570-685-8002, about discounts on preshow lunch buffet, post-show dinner & overnight stay the night of the show.

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

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Public Bog Walk 1 p.m. Monroe County Conservation District Cranberry Bog, Tannersville.

See description at Sept. 2. Info: 570629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 23

Open Electric Jam 7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Presented by The Cooperage Project.

Led by Unreasonable Facsimile.

Donations collected at door. Info: 570253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

SEPT. 23 & 24

Oldies & Motown Day Trip Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, Hawley. Featuring a five-piece band, the Uptown Getdowns, this show is a fun day of dancing to funk, soul, R&B, disco, rock & pop. Arrive by bus or car.

Info & reservations: 570-226-7355.

SEPT. 24

Leftover Salmon with Billy Payne of Little Feat 7 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. A singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Seth's music has caught the ears of fans, industry and critics alike, with USA Today stating that his “exquisite tenor echoes Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel." Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

SEPT. 23

Wayne County Aging Bus Trip: Maine & Foxwoods Casino.

Info: Debbie, 570-689-3766.

SEPT. 14, 21

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.

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Free Business Seminar: Managing Chaos 6–8 p.m. Honesdale National Bank Corporate Center, Honesdale.

Presented by the Small Business Development Center of the U. of Scranton. Keep up with your busy, ever-changing small business. Seating limited. Register by Sept. 21. Pre-registration required: 570-253-5492 or ghp@visithonesdalepa.com.

SEPT. 24

Menopause the Musical 7:30 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, WilkesBarre. Hilarious musical parody with a cast of breast cancer survivors offers inspiration, sisterhood, & hope.

Benefits Susan G. Komen. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

SEPT. 24

Asleep at the Wheel 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Continues to introduce the western swing genre to a new generation.

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

SEPT. 25

Pink Talking Fish: A Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, & Phish 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act creates a special treat for fans of the music.

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

SEPT. 25

Surgeon General’s Warning Comedy: Night at Cocoon Coffee House 8:30–10 p.m. Cocoon Coffee House, Hawley. Not for the faint of heart. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

SEPT. 26

5th Annual Harvest Festival 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

Animal presenters, arts & crafts, handson activities, conservation exhibits, live music, local food, old-timey activities, more. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

SEPT. 26

Tricky Tray — Pike County Humane Society 2–6 p.m. Delaware Valley School, Milford. Calling starts at 4 p.m.

Info: 570-296-7654.

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Dead Winter Carpenters 6 & 8:30 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

Ground-breaking sound that blends Americana roots-rock with a tinge of straightforward “tell-it-like-it-is” Alt. Country that has an edge that is as hardhitting as it is whimsical.

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

SEPT. 26

A Contra Dance 7:30–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. Poison Love with Caller Laurie B. Donations collected at door.

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

SEPT. 26

Community Concerts: “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” 7:30 p.m. The Theater at Lackawanna College, Scranton. A new adaptation by the acclaimed Aquila Theatre, with actors drawn from the top British & American stages, as the production’s tour begins in Scranton.

Info: 570-961-7864 or www.lackawanna.edu.

meet some new people. Call to reserve a seat in the van. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

3rd Annual Membership Picnic 1–5 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville. Funfilled family event with food, drinks, activities & a raffle with like-minded people who continue to support the EE Center & its efforts. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

A Victorian Tea and P. T. Barnum — The Master Showman 2–5 p.m. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. Three-course luncheon with actor Neill Hartley portraying the showman in an exciting & entertaining look at one of the most colorful & well-known personalities of all time. Preregistration & prepayment required. Seating limited. Registration: 610-287-9349. Info: www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills.

SEPT. 27

SEPT. 26

SEPT. 28

The Bell Bottom Blues — Eric Clapton Tribute 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Covers material from all periods of Eric Clapton’s five decades long career.

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

Full Moon Bog Hike 6:30 p.m. Monroe County Conservation District Cranberry Bog, Tannersville.

Explore the bog under the light of a full moon. Bring a flashlight & wear appropriate footwear.

Pre-registration required. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

Harvest Festival Noon–6 p.m. (weather permitting).

Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton.

Free hayride up to the pumpkin patch.

Scenic lift rides, pumpkin chuckin’, bounce amusements, hay maze, sand art, pumpkin painting, scenic lift rides, & more. Free admission & parking. Info: 610-826-7700 or www.skibluemt.com.

SEPT. 28–30

SEPT. 26 & 27

SEPT. 30

Oktoberfest Noon–6 p.m. (weather permitting).

Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton.

Beer Garden with dance floor & live Oompah music, shaded seating, specialty vendors, food & traditional German beer & specialty brews. Scenic lift rides, kids’ activities & bounce houses. Free admission & parking.

Info: 610-826-7700 or www.skibluemt.com.

Public Bog Walk 1 p.m. Monroe County Conservation District Cranberry Bog, Tannersville.

See description at Sept. 2. Info: 570629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

SEPT. 27

Math in Nature: Fractal Hike 1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Hike one of PEEC’s trails & discover the mathematical patterns in nature. Bring sturdy shoes & a water bottle. All ages welcome. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

SEPT. 27

Sunday for Singles Nature Hike 1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Guided hike on a park trail. Explore nature &

SEPT. 26–OCT. 3 Bloomsburg, Columbia County. An Evening with ZZ TOP, entertainment, demolition derby, motocross, Figure 8 Race, truck & tractor pulling, rides, horse racing.

Info: 570-784-4949 or www.bloomsburgfair.com.

SEPT. 27

Wishbone Ash 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

SEPT. 26 & 27

160th Annual Bloomsburg Fair

SEPT. 27

The Young Geezers — American Music Concert 3–5 p.m. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Charming & melodic folk, gospel & bluegrass trio offers an intriguing mix of great vocal harmonies & fine acoustic instrumentation, plus anecdotes to amuse. Registration appreciated: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org.

SEPT. 26

get connected

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

OCT. 3

Granger Smith and Earl Dibbles Jr. 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Country music with Smith & his country boy alter-ego Dibbles.

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

OCT. 3

Tusko — The Living Room Series 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

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

OCT. 3–4

Fall Foliage Weekends Downtown Jim Thorpe. Food & arts & crafts vendors, free music events at 4 different venues throughout downtown, all within a short walking distance of each other, & seasonal specials from restaurants & shops. Headline

shows at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Info: 570-325-5810 or www.jimthorpe.org.

OCT. 3 & 4

Harvest Festival Noon–6 p.m. (weather permitting).

Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton.

See description at Sept. 26.

Info: 610-826-7700 or www.skibluemt.com.

OCT. 3 & 4

Oktoberfest Noon–6 p.m. (weather permitting).

Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton.

See description at Sept. 26. Info: 610-826-7700 or www.skibluemt.com.

OCT. 8

Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!

6:30 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, WilkesBarre. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

Elk Viewing in the Pennsylvania Wilds Journey into the Pa. wilds to view majestic elk during the prime bugling season. Includes lodging, transportation, meals, admission to Elk Country Visitor Center & covered wagon ride through Elk Country. Limited to 12 people.

Info & registration: 570-629-3061.

October 1–October 8 OCT. 2

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

OCT. 2

My Show: ft. Buzzard Canyon — The Living Room Series 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.

Featuring Fog Hound, Wizard Eye. Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

OCT. 2

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the arts

artscene

“Wind Swept Trees” Art Type: Stoneware Pottery Artist: Jone Bush Size: 4"–6" high Price: $22–$42 Available from: Jone Bush Henryville, PA Phone: 570-629-4944 joniebush@aol.com INSPIRATION: The “wind swept” trees were inspired by a lonely tree on my island in Canada. Each piece is drawn on the vessel by hand and it is then glazed in a brilliant red color. The pieces are all food safe, can be used in the microwave and put into the dishwasher. Each piece is unique.

The prices range from $22.00 to $42.00 dollars. They are also available in black, blue and green.

The "carved tree vessels" are a reflection of me and my love of nature.

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

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

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

“Prayers for the Children of Nickel Mine” Art Type: Pastel and Pastel Pencil Artist: Yolanda Goldsack Size: 16" x 20" unframed print Price: $75 Available from: Yolanda Goldsack Milford, PA Phone: 570-686-4177 goldsack@ptd.net INSPIRATION: This painting was done using a reference photo taken by a very talented photographer name David Swanson. The photo depicts three young Amish girls heading for a prayer service for the victims of the October, 2006, shooting and killing of 5 young Amish girls in their one-room Amish school house.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By appointment only: 570-350-2517.

314 Saw Mill Road, Greentown, PA 18426.

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

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