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Dear Happenings, You and your team did an amazing job on this month’s issue (September 2019). I loved the interviews with the professionals. It was a warm feeling to open the magazine and see Dr. Mark Suchter featured. He is an amazing physician, and very personable individual. You bring out the best in everything you do. Keep up the fabulous work, giving us the info as to the who, what where and when in the community. Thank you!!
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Cover Artist Read about the young student who designed this month’s cover.
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Christmas Across the Region Don’t let the season pass without experiencing our suggestions.
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Holiday Foods to Savor Savor the flavor of some tasty treats this holiday season!
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Christmas in the Country Escape for a overnight getaway at these quaint country inns.
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Local Church Venues Read about local churches and their holiday services.
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Great Gifts Check out our gift guide for one-of-a-kind treasures.
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Ring in the New Year Make reservations now and be all set to ring in 2020.
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Dashing Through December Don't miss these Christmas events for a memorable month.
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Wilkes University Chamber Dec 7-8, Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, St. Stephen’s Holiday Pops Episcopal ProPerformances, F.M. Cathedral, WilkesKirby Center, WilkesBarre. 8 p.m.
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Christmas with a Twist/Toys for Tots, Dorranceton Methodist Church, Kingston. 7-9 p.m. The Ten Tenors-Home for the Holidays, State Theatre, Easton. 7:30 p.m.
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The Wizards of Winter, Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze, State Theatre, Easton. 7:30 p.m.
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Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert, University of Scranton, Scranton. 7:30 p.m.
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Dear Readers, Mary, Did You Know? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.
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s a mother and a Christian believer, I adore this song which is rather new to the scene of Christmas; lyrics were written in 1984 by Mark Lowry and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It was originally recorded by Christian recording artist Michael English in 1991. English and Lowry were members of the Gaither Vocal Band, and Green was touring with them. The song reached Number 6 on CCM Magazine’s Adult Contemporary Chart. Lowry would record the song several times
himself, most notably with the Gaither Vocal Band on their 1998 Christmas album, Still the Greatest Story Ever Told. It is not surprising to me that this song has gone on to be recorded by hundreds of artists over the years across multiple genres. The powerful, inspiring words stop me in my tracks each time I hear it as I personally do believe the Christmas story to be the greatest story ever told. We are so thankful to our traditional readers, our online digital readers and our advertisers and supporters for making this 50th year so remarkable. We are grateful for each one of you. We have so many inspiring ideas planned for 2020 and trust you will continue to be a part of this half century history and tradition of our region of the world. Please take a quiet moment to enjoy the beauty of this season, whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hannukah or Kwanzaa. Take a walk outside, experience the beauty of the lights, have a simple cup of cocoa with an old friend or new and make a memory that will last a lifetime. With much love,
Paula Paula Rochon Mackarey, Publisher
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he connection of trains with Christmas evolved from the idea of going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house for the holidays. The journey (as in the beloved song) was best accomplished by trains. Over the years, Santa Trains have been carrying passengers to the "North Pole" as part of holiday event traditions for residents and visitors. Many communities use trains as vehicles for their holiday charity events. For example, in Appalachia, a holiday tradition since 1943 is its Santa Train which stops at 14 locations between Pikeville, Kentucky and Kingsport, Tennessee. The train’s passenger cars are loaded with more than 15 tons and over $200,000 10
"Trains move quickly to their journey's end Destinations are where we begin again Ships go sailing far across the sea Trusting starlight to get where they need to be When it seems that we have lost our way We find ourselves again on Christmas day..." "Believe" song from the Polar Express, sung by Josh Groban
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For many Americans, toy trains also evoked sentimental feelings similar to the other emotions associated with Christmas.
worth of gifts, including toys, books, backpacks, fresh fruit, candy, coats and meal vouchers, which are distributed at each stop. Historians believe the train tradition dates back at least 100 years to the early 1900s, around the time when manufacturer Lionel began to produce the first electric toy trains. Lionel's electric toy trains were very popular. In fact, they became the focus of a new hobby: model railroads. Since most children were more familiar with trains than automobiles, toy train sets were popular requests
for Christmas gifts. Upon opening a toy train set, assembling it to run under the Christmas tree was a natural thing to do. For many Americans, toy trains also evoked sentimental feelings similar to the other emotions associated with Christmas. Christmas was a time when many people traveled long distances to reach home or to see relatives. Most of these journeys would involve a train ride. Likewise, the nation's railroads were a primary means of transporting packages around the country at Christmastime. Over time, many families
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added to their toy train setup year after year. What might have started out as a simple circular track around the tree with a few train cars could eventually become an elaborate layout with multiple tracks, as well as buildings. Some families began
constructing entire holiday villages under their Christmas trees soon after Thanksgiving. In the Chinchilla home of the late Bernard and Helen Fanning, an intricate village featuring family businesses and two train sets, complete with real coal pieces, encircled and then disappeared in the tunnel under a raised Christmas tree. Their children remember long nights beginning at Thanksgiving to get the set up just right. Family and friends would sit ‘round the tree for visits during the holidays and for a month after. The whole holiday scene would remain through February. With the rise of modern technology and electronic gadgets filling Christmas lists, toy trains under the Christmas tree became less prevalent over the years. Within the past decade or so, though, some experts have seen a renewed interest in the toy train tradition. Some experts believe this resurgence of toy trains might have to do with the popularity of modern entertainment that features trains prominently. From Thomas the Tank Engine to the Hogwarts Express of the Harry Potter books to The Polar Express movie, trains have made a comeback in the public's imagination. Train enthusiasts hope that interest continues to fuel a return to the time-honored tradition of oldfashioned toy trains under the Christmas tree. Finally, trains running around Christmas trees bring back memories of simpler times. Christmas trains are to the soul what "comfort food" is to the appetite — a kind of reassurance that there are still good things in the world, and even good experiences in your own past. H Sources: wonderopolis.org familychristmasonline.com 12
Regional Train Experiences Steamtown National Historic Site Christmas in a Small Town: December 7 Santa is leaving his sleigh at the North Pole and coming to town early on a train. Local communities such as Carbondale, Archbald, Jessup, Olyphant, Dickson City and will celebrate “Christmas in a Small Town” when Santa and his friends arrive aboard a special train provided by Steamtown National Historic Site.
North Pole Limited: December 8 The North Pole Limited offers a ride behind historic steam locomotive Baldwin No. 26 on an hour-long holiday excursion. The North Pole Limited departs four times a day from Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton for a round trip to the North Pole. 570-340-5200
Allentown & Auburn Railroad Santa Train: December 1, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 Visits to Kutztown every two hours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Each train ride includes a stop in the park where visitors can picnic and take holiday photos with Santa. Visitors then reembark on the train to Kutztown Train Station where at the end of the ride, passengers can do some holiday shopping at Allentown & Auburn Gift Shop. 570-778-7531
Tunkhannock Santa Train Rides: December 14 and 15 Departing from Riverside Park, Tunkhannock. Visit with Santa on a 90 minute train ride. 570-665-2672
Meet Cover Artist
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y name is Shailyn Pugh. I was born in Scranton and I reside in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. I am in the graduating class of 2020 at Western Wayne High School. Both of my parents are alumni of Western Wayne High School. I have two younger brothers and a large extended family who provides me with a significant amount of support. My art teacher, Mr. Hayden, presented me with the opportunity to enter a contest to create a cover for Happenings Magazine. I wanted to incorporate the feeling of Christmas into my piece and produce something that would display the delights of the holiday season. I selected a train to symbolize The Polar Express, as it is one of my favorite children’s Christmas movies. I am also reminded of the trains at Steamtown and the history of the steam railroad. Other aspects, such as presents, were added to capture the joy of giving.
From the moment I was able to hold a crayon I have allowed my imagination to lead me in my continuous artistic journey. I feel that I am able to express myself through what I create. I prefer to work with colored pencil and pen and ink, but like to experiment with new mediums. Art is a very important part of who I am. I love being able to create something and be confident in what I have done. Sitting down and drawing is relaxing and almost therapeutic. The stress washes away and I can be completely enveloped in an art piece. I also enjoy math and science, which correlate to my future plans after high school. I aspire to enter the medical field and work in pharmaceutical research or development. I want to be able to help others and work toward making the world a more enjoyable place for everyone. Medical needs are always prevalent and I believe that I can have a positive impact on peoples’ lives. The last three months of the year (October, November, and December) are definitely my favorite time of year. I love the feeling of the holidays and the season of giving. It is a wonderful time to spend with family and truly appreciate the things we usually take for granted. Our family’s tradition each year is to always have a real tree and to decorate together while listening to Christmas music. Christmas Eve for us consists of lots of food, baking, music, wrapping presents and watching a Christmas movie. I am glad that Happenings Magazine allows young artists the opportunity to have their art recognized. I would describe myself as creative, hardworking and organized. The biggest inspiration in my life would be my mother. She constantly displays aspects of perseverance, integrity and optimism that positively influence my views of myself and what I do. I am thankful to have many supporters and mentors in my life to help me stay focused and continue through all of my experiences. December 2019
With Sincere Thanks, Shailyn Pugh
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ver the river and through the woods, to Northeastern Pennsylvania we go! Whether you celebrate the holiday season with time-honored traditions or with the latest trending event, these celebrations have you covered with different ways to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
their displays. Funds raised benefit Toys for Tots. 570-963-6590.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic PNC Holiday Pops Performance December 7-8 Enjoy the festive sounds of a one-of-a-kind holiday concert and a performance of the wooden soldiers from Ballet Theatre of Scranton. 570-270-4444. nepaphil.org
Festival of Trees Take in the beauty of dozens of creatively decorated trees at the 2019 Festival of Trees at the Marketplace at Steamtown, from December 14 to January 12. Participating businesses pull out all the stops in
Skytop Lodge Explore 5,500 acres of tradition and memories. Since 1928, the lodge has curated the perfect wintertime experience with Holiday packages, Breakfasts with Santa, fireside storytelling, cookie decorating and Christmas activities. 855-3345-7759 14
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Festival of Lights Stone Hedge Golf Course Tunkhannock Grab a carload of family and friends and drive through nearly three miles of exquisite holiday light displays. Open every night through December 31 except Christmas Eve. Tickets available at the gate. Open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 570-836-5108
State Theatre Celebrate a John Denver Christmas with Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon December 5 at 7 p.m. Catch Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker on December 8th. Experience Cirque Dreams Holiday on December 19. 610-258-7766
The Rupert Covered Bridge is located between Bloomsburg and Montour Township in the village of Rupert. The bridge was structurally deficient throughout the 1990s but was renovated in 2001 and is still standing today. December 2019
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Christmas in the Village, Bethany December 7 Come to this quaint town in Wayne County (three miles north of Honesdale) that was named after a place in the Bible. Enjoy Christmas activities, seasonal food and drinks. Stay over at The James Manning House, a historic B&B decorated beautifully for the holidays. Enjoy achef’s choice home-cooked breakfast each morning. Call 570-253-5573
Hawley Winterfest December 13-15 Hear the clip-clop of the horse and carriage as it strides through this historic tiny town. Listen for the train whistle of The Stourbridge Line as it glides down the tracks along the scenic Lackawaxen River. Smell the crocks of delicious homemade hot soup at the Hawley Library, and taste tempting cookies with steamy cups of cocoa as you navigate the decorated sidewalks. Hawley will be
alive with activity for all ages to enjoy in this seasonal event celebrating over 20 years of tradition. Enjoy music and entertainment, hop on the free shuttle to travel in comfort from one end of town to the other. Pop into the artisan fair for unique crafts, visit the small shops for store specials and give-aways. Purchase a ticket for the Holiday House Tour of Lakeville featuring unique properties and showcasing lake lifestyles. For after hours events grab a Beer Tour card and sample some seasonal sips at 12 participating establishments. “WINTERFEST” Oil on Canvas 16” X 20” by Juan H. Espino
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Kalahari Resorts Marywood The campus of Marywood University offers a variety of holiday programs to the community. From a tree lighting ceremony in the beautiful rotunda to breakfast with Santa and a variety of Christmas musical performances, Marywood’s campus is alive with the holiday spirit. Find dates and times at marywood.edu
Penn’s Peak Diamond Rio - Holiday & Hits Celebrating their 25th Anniversary, catch their holiday show December 6 at 8 p.m. Pennspeak.com
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Spend the holiday at America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark and experience the ultimate family vacation. Enjoy their incredible Winter Holiday buffet complete with all the traditional fare of turkey, prime Rib and roasted Chicken. Christmas buffet is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 570-580-6011
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Wayne on the Hill is now open, serving delicious food and beverages, in a very relaxed casual setting at affordable prices. Wayne on the Hill owned and operated by Hotel Wayne, Inc., is the successor restaurant to the Fireside, Honesdale’s and Wayne County’s iconic restaurant that was first established in 1955. Located on Rt 191, just 4 miles north of Honesdale.
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Koziar’s Nestled on a farm in Berks, arriving at Koziar’s is a little like coming to the North Pole. Millions of Christmas lights welcome visitors from the darkness. The Koziar family has entertained thousands of guests for more than 70 holiday seasons. What began as a private Christmas display created by William H. Koziar has grown into a major destination– even earning a place as one of the Top 10 Travel Attractions in Pennsylvania by the PA TravelCouncil. Tour the grounds at your own pace. Paved walkways wind through hundreds of holiday displays, lighted decorations and festive scenes. Two giant outdoor train setups chug through a miniature village and farm scenes. Small buildings along the way house scenes of holiday traditions. Peek through the giant windows to get a glimpse of Santa’s Post Office, an old-fashioned bakery, a candy shop and Santa’s Toy Shop plus beautiful Nativity scenes. Warm up with hot chocolate and warm cookies or other festival food. Koziar’s Christmas Village is open daily through January 1. www.koziarschristmasvillage.com
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The Bach and Handel Chorale Presents their 2019/2020 Concert Series!
Sprinkle in the Magic!
Saturday December 7th at 3 p.m. St. Mark's Episcopal Church 21 Race St. Jim Thorpe All tickets are$15.00, children under 10 are free. Ticket also includes a 15 percent voucher for your entree at our participating restaurant partners. Tickets are available online at: www.lvartsboxoffice.org Also at: Carbon County Music and More, Sound Check Records and Beacon Restaurant.
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Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas With its lavish architecture ad picturesque location next to the Pocono Mountains, Jim Thorpe is referred to as the Switzerland of Pennsylvania. Celebrate an Olde Time Christmas during the first three weekends of December. www.jimthorpe.org/christmas
Christmas in Bethlehem Tis the season in the Christmas City, Bethlehem. Visit a city where snow-covered rooftops, twinkling lights, horse-drawn carriage rides and carolers bring the magic during the holiday season. 22
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Kneeling: Celia Eagen Standing l-r: Abigail Davis and Kegan Lance
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have enjoyed the production and have made it a part of their holiday tradition. Ballet Theatre of Scranton has maintained the free production through the dedication of its board, directors and dancers and the generosity of local benefactors. Over 150 people are involved in the annual event including professional designers, technicians and guest artists. The Nutcracker is a magical story told through ballet to the famous Tchaikovsky music. Toys coming to life, snow falling on dancing snowflakes and a 20 foot growing Christmas tree are just a few highlights of Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s Nutcracker gift. Come see this year’s production and enjoy some new creativity in a new and exciting space. H
Selena Knowlton, a BTOS alum (who performs with the Charlotte Ballet Company) will reprise her role of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Seated: Celia Eagen Kneeling l-r : Jules Colombo and Kegan Lance Standing l-r: Aubrey Gallagher, Natalie Pritchyk, Marchella DeNaples, Angela Natale, Mae Bednash Standing rear: Lily Pavuk and Abigail Davis
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or many people, it’s important to take time during the holiday season to give to those in need. Donating to your favorite cause can be fulfilling, but it’s important to ensure that your gift reaches the intended source. “The holiday season is a wonderful time to make a charitable contribution,” explains Wayne Bank’s Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer, Diane Wylam, Esq. “But, it’s important to use both your heart and your head to make sure you donate your hardearned dollars well.” Follow these tips to make informed giving decisions:
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Give to an Established Charity. Unfortunately, there are fraudulent charities that will take advantage of your goodwill. Ask for written information about the charity, including name, address and telephone number. A legitimate charity will give you information about their mission, how your donation will be used, and proof that your contribution is tax deductible. Find a charity with a proven track record for providing aid.
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Do Your Research. Even if you know a charity is established, it’s important to do your research. Use a reputable nonprofit monitoring website like charitynavigator.org to take a closer look at where your money is going. You will be able to see a percentage breakdown showing how much of the donations go directly to the cause and an overall rating for each charity.
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Go Local. By donating to local charities, you will help your own community and see your contribution in action. Local nonprofits also help employ your neighbors and friends.
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Consider Giving Your Time. Four out of five charities report using volunteers. Volunteers are the foundation of many charitable organizations. If you can’t afford to donate money, consider donating your time. Common volunteer duties include: stuffing envelopes, feeding animals, tutoring, building homes, service as a museum
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Designate Your Gift. Some charities allow you to specify exactly where your gift is headed, either to be used for specific supplies or to a geographic region in need of relief. By designating or earmarking your gift, you control to whom and where your donation goes.
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Benefits to You. Making a charitable donation to a qualified organization may entitle you to a charitable contribution tax deduction. Always ask for a receipt and consult your accountant or tax advisor for advice on your contribution’s deductibility. Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 27 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware and Sullivan Counties in New York State. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol— NWFL. H
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hristmas is probably one of my favorite times of the year. There are certain scents, sounds and scenes that just make it so magical. Some people think it's a time mostly for children, but you can never "outgrow" Christmas. No matter how old I get, I will always love Christmas. Christmas is a part of me. Not just getting toys and presents, but having fun with family. Family plays a very important role in Christmas. Everyone has a happier tone around Christmas. Even a broken clock is right twice a day but Christmas only comes around once a year. So, make it special. I am a girl who loves traditions, and I love the special traditions that are just for Christmas time. One the earliest Christmases that I remember, my parents explained to me who Santa Claus was and what he does. I didn't think someone like that existed, so on Christmas morning I was a little disappointed that I didn't actually see "him" but I was plenty happy with the presents. Later that morning we had a filling breakfast, listened to Christmas music and watched Happy Elf. Family came over that evening and we had lots of food and dessert. It was one of the first, best Christmases that I remember. Always believe in the magic of Christmas because it really is a very magical season.
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or me, Christmas changed significantly after losing my mom to cancer in 2012. For the past few years it’s just been another day. Going through the motions but not feeling that love and joy that the season brings most people. However, this year, being a new mother and celebrating Christmas with my husband and our daughter, that joy is back ten-fold. Now, Christmas is about marrying old traditions and memories with new ones as we embrace the significance of the holiday. Baking cookies, eating delicious food, listening to Christmas music, playing games, and spending time with those most special to us, all have a renewed sense of happiness and enthusiasm. 32
Madeleine Mackarey Age 11
A special Christmas memory I have is when my parents and I went to see Christmas lights in our local state park several years ago. We were listening to Christmas music when Pachelbel's Canon in D came on and I felt an immediate rush of comfort, love, warmth and joy wash over me. My mother told me that she used to play that song all the time when she was pregnant with me. I go back to that evening and feeling every time I hear that song, especially during the Christmas season.
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s a child, my parents did not decorate our tree until I went to bed on Christmas Eve. When I awoke it was completely decorated with my train set up around the bottom of the tree. The year I was seven, my Uncle Tony and Aunt Marie gave me my first two wheeler, a red Schwin bike and my parents gave me an erector set. My parents were usually waiting for me to get down the stairs to open my gifts on Christmas morning. On Christmas Eve all the family gathered at our house. Many lived on the same block in Philadelphia. Now as for my married Christmases, my wife’s family, 49 years later, still does the Christmas Eve traditional Italian dinner. Her parents at first and then her nephew Joshua took over the tradition, just like the elders did. There were always dozens of family, neighbors and friends gathered from 6 p.m. until midnight.Then we all walked to midnight mass and came back and ate again. Their house was the house to be at for the holidays. They always had a live tree and all the rooms were decorated. Most still have that decoration thing in my wife’s family. In our home we have 13 trees and tons of boxes overflowing with Christmas decor; each room with a different motif and it takes weeks to get it all set up. It is the joy I see in my wife Mary that makes me happy to be a part. Truth be told, one or two trees would be ok with me. Our cards are done in September, all the gifts are wrapped in October and every room then begins its transformation. The only room that has fall and Thanksgiving decorations is our dining room. We have the traditional meal and everything is made from scratch. As I grow older our son Philip helps his mother with much of the heavy tasks. It’s such a great time of the year for us and we enjoy sharing with family, friends and neighbors. Philip Marrara
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or almost 30 years, Environmentally Safe Products, Inc. in New Oxford, PA has produced Low-E Reflective Insulation and has offered insulation solutions for all areas in the home. The made-in-the-PA company manufactures insulation that addresses all three forms of heat transfer: radiant, convection, and conduction with most insulations only addressing two forms of heat transfer. Reflective Insulation stops 97% of radiant heat transfer. Radiant energy accounts for 50-93% of our heat gain and losses in our home. “Low-E provides a different level of comfort,” says Mark Benedict, President CEO of the Low-E NE Distribution Center. Northeast temperature swings present unique problems for insulating the home. Moisture is a detriment to most insulation and reduces R-Values. Adding Low-E to mass insulation will increase R-Values. Low-E holds no moisture, and can stop the heat movement so mass insulation can perform at its peak levels. “What many think is a drafty home could 34
be just heat movement through their walls, ceilings or floors,” explains Benedict, “Low-E (Emissivity) stops 97 percent of radiant energy. If you have a crawl space, cold basement, or bedroom over an unheated garage, I would bet to say you have cold feet.
Low-E can, and if installed properly, redirect that heat where you want it to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Low-E Housewrap offers a weatherization barrier plus insulation adding an R-Value of 4 in one application, stopping heat movement through the walls. Low-E Therma Sheet roof underlayment can lower attic temperatures up to 20%. What you could be looking at is a drop of up to 30 degrees on a 90 degree day. This is the company’s newest product HappeningsPA.com
only 7 years old and already the #1 selling product across the U.S. Our Attic Pulldown Jacket works to stop the “chimney effect” seen in most homes with pull down stairs. Along with these products, the company answers technical questions about building codes or problem areas in the home. “We educate how heat moves which is commonly misunderstood,” says Benedict. “Heat, which is radiant energy, moves in any direction to the cooler surface. With this increase in knowledge, this commonly changes the way a project is looked at.” Along with making products for commercial applications and homes, Low-E is used in automobiles, trucks, tractors, airplanes, armored vehicles, camping trailers and boats. They also make carpet pad, flooring underlayment, dog bed padding, duct wraps, hot water tank wraps, pipe wraps and garage door kits. “The uses are endless when it comes to Low-E,” says Benedict. To learn more, visit low-e-ne.com or call 1-800560-5693. H
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The centerpiece of your meal is at Bosak’s Choice Meats
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rothers Tom and Mark Bosak are a dying breed. Born-and-bred farm boys from Scott Twp., they raised cattle in their youth, worked in the meat business and 19 years ago opened their own business — Bosak’s Choice Meats. Between them, the Bosak brothers have 70 years in the meat business.
to their husbands and a blessing for the business. The smooth efficiency they bring to Bosak’s include balancing responsibility for Mark and Tammy’s six children plus Gail’s obligation to her parents. “Juggling brings everything together,” Gail said “We bend for each other.”
Tom is the oldest male of six and is married to Gail. Mark is the youngest and is married to Tammy. Between Tom and Mark are three more brothers and an older sister. However, it’s Tom and Mark who operate the Olyphant store.
Indeed, she and her husband have been married for 32 years and both enjoy the work they do together. Gail points to Tom as an expert in producing meat in the oldfashioned butcher shop style. “He can look at a piece of meat and know what it will taste like and how to use it.”
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grind all of their own meats. Tom said they pride themselves on customer service and special orders are always welcome. “We believe that the excellent meats we sell should be enjoyed to their fullest, which is why we love to give our customers ideas on delicious meals to make with them. If you don’t know how to cook or are a beginner, ask us for help and we will happily share some of our favorite recipes.” Bosak’s fan-favorite storemade items are kielbasi, sausage and bacon. Fresh meats ready to order December 2019
are black Angus choice beef, Allen's Grade-A chicken, Leidy's allnatural pork products, fresh, cut and ground meats (made daily), fresh veal and lamb, and wild game processing (you bring it in).
day meal, including fresh fish and bakery bread. Why should you go to Olyphant to buy your fresh meat and deli meat? “Because we have the best,” said Gail. “We’ve been doing this for a long time,” said Tom. “We’ll help with your recipe and sell the best quality meats. If it isn’t right, we don’t sell it.”
Gail works behind the scenes doing office work. Mark orders supplies and perishable products. Tammy is the deli manager and she and her staff produce the deli meats and store-made salads, prepared foods and custom cold cuts. The deli staff create daily lunch specials.
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On Tuesdays through Fridays, lunch consists of a hot sandwich and store-made soup
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Bosak’s is located on the Burke Bypass in Olyphant. Call 570-383-5260. Monday, closed; Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. H –Christine Fanning
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NOTE the Newness as Scranton is set to become 'The Perfume City’
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atent. Rebrand. Acquire. Expand. These are all actions Danielle Fleming took in the past year as she transforms Scranton into ‘The Perfume City’. An entrepreneur since the age of 22, she has made her life, and her living, in the world of fragrance. From scented soaps and candles of her earlier days, to her current world of fine fragrance, she hasn’t looked back once. As founder and CEO of Note Fragrances Inc., a patented inventor of a system for creating custom fragrances, and now CEO of Olfactif, a niche fragrance discovery platform, you could say her career is scentsational. Inspired by her background in psychology and her growing interest in the link between scent and mood, Fleming launched Note Fragrances six years ago. She’s worked to grow the brand, first as a brick-and-mortar store in Scranton and online and then establishing a second location in Clarks Summit. Now, in her quest to establish The Electric City as the ‘Perfume City,’ Fleming is rebranding Note Fragrances as Noteology. “We are not just about the notes or how things smell, we are ultimately passionate about how those notes make you feel. 40
Taking our old name NOTE (scents) and adding on OLOGY (the study of) at the end.” Same people. Same products. Same locations. New name. In addition, Fleming is expanding Olfactif, a Chicago-based subscription acquired in 2018. The niche fragrance subscription box is a discovery service that delivers three indie fragrance samples monthly, built around a theme curated by Fleming. “It is a great way to discover hard-tofind fragrances from around the world before committing to a full-size bottle,” says Fleming. The company also offers full-size bottles and a la carte samples online for over 300 fragrances from 85+ brands, none of which can be found in department stores. Olfactif has remained an ecommerce only business since its inception in 2013 but with Fleming’s expertise in brick and mortar, she, along with her husband & co-owner Mark Bonfiglio, are expanding their NOTEOLOGY store in Scranton by taking over the adjacent shop, formerly occupied by Altier Jewelers. Just like the custom perfume studio experience of Noteology, Danielle created a free fragrance flight experience similar to a wine tasting. In addition to a self-guided tour, customers can work with fragrance consultants for a more interactive and personalized scent exploration experience based on individual preferences. “We are carrying brands that most people have HappeningsPA.com
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Preparation Slice 4 of the garlic cloves very thinly and set aside. Pulse the remaining 4 garlic cloves in a food processor until it is finely chopped. Add the bread and the lemon zest and pulse until coarse crumbs are formed; season with salt and pepper. Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Cook the breadcrumb mixture, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp (about five minutes). Transfer the breadcrumb mixture with a slotted spoon into a small bowl. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the same pot over a low/medium heat. Cook the reserved sliced garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden at the edges (about one minute). Add anchovies and red pepper flakes and stir until the anchovies are dissolved (about one minute). Stir in the lemon juice. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente (about 3 minutes less than the package directions). Using tongs, transfer the pasta to the pot with the sauce along with one cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Cook, tossing often, until the pasta is al dente. Add 3 more tablespoons of the pasta cooking liquid then gradually add the cheese and toss until it’s melted. Remove from heat. Add parsley, butter, and half of the breadcrumb mixture and toss until it is combined and the butter is melted. If the pasta seems dry, add more pasta cooking liquid and oil and toss again. Season with salt and pepper and more lemon juice if desired. Divide pasta among bowls and top with the remaining breadcrumb mixture. December 2019
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D Branko’s Patisserie If you want to transport yourself to Europe for a morning or an afternoon visit Branko’s Patisserie Honesdale. Branko, a European trained chef, and his wife Lyn started the Patisserie in 2005. A quaint spot in Historic Honesdale, Lyn and Branko invite you to join them for breakfast or lunch Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 501 Main St. Honesdale, PA 18431 570-253-0311 Coney Island Lunch A Scranton tradition since 1923. Taste the Texas Wieners and Texas Hamburgers that made us famous. Serving homemade soups, old-fashioned rice pudding and chili-con-carne. Enjoy our legendary chili sauce, created from a closely-guarded family recipe, eat in or take it out. Closed Monday. Tuesday-Sunday Open 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-961-9004.
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Lake Wallenpaupack. Live music accompanies dinner on Fridays all year long and Saturdays and Sundays seasonally. Dock and Dine is available, allowing boaters to park their boat and enjoy a meal. 205 Route 507, Hawley. 570-226-4388. Failtes Steakhouse Traditional Irish Pub. Full service dining room. Spacious deck featuring live music. Call for daily specials and craft beer options. 20 beers on tap. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11 a.m. Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great Steaks, fresh seafood, salads, burgers and lots more! 1492 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry, PA. 570-828-6505. www.failtepa.com Settlers Inn- See ad page 7 Mendicino’s Pizza & Family Restaurant Serving our community for over 30 years, our menu includes Italian favorites, hoagies, pizza & pasta! Daily lunch and dinner specials. Live music in our lounge area every Friday and Saturday. (Must be 21 to be seated in the lounge). Banquet room is perfect for your next meeting or special
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event. Open daily at 11am located in the ShopRite Complex, Covington Twp. 570-842-2070 www.mendicinospizza.com. Sibio’s Restaurant Serving Northeast PA since 1974. Casual fine dining specializing in veal, seafood, steaks and pasta. All of our desserts are made in house. Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Entrees starting at $7.95. Dinner Monday to Saturday 4:30-9:30 p.m. Entrees starting at $14.50. 1240 Quincy Ave., Dunmore. 570-346-3172. www.sibiosrestaurant.com The Wandering Hen Café and Market A farm to table café and market that offers a unique breakfast and lunch dining experience not found elsewhere in the region. Only the finest ingredients and best local food is used; local farmers, producers and gourmet artisans also have products available for sale. Experience the beauty and the simplicity of real farm, nutrient dense food! 305 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA. 570-955-0077. @thewanderinghencafe/#henonpen H
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ark Toth said his clientele is 60-40 men and women. Still, I wasn’t sure about going to a cigar lounge alone so I asked my husband to accompany me to Summit Cigar Lounge and Bar to interview Mark and Mary Ann Toth for this story. Also, I was worried about cigar smoke in my eyes, but Linette Manley who works at Happenings and had been across the street to the cigar lounge said you can’t see the smoke from the cigars. What I found when I walked into the second
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floor establishment in Clarks Summit was a most bright and uplifting bar and lounge which specializes in cigars. Almost everyone was smoking. And Linette was right, you couldn’t see the cigar smoke — the ventilation system is that good. But there is a slight cigar smell which is expected by the Toth’s to be eradicated soon with the addition of another piece to the circulation network and some really nice fragrance.
The Toths are a friendly couple and engage with their clientele. Mark and Mary Ann are 50-something entrepreneurs who have been married for 26 years and are the parents of three daughters. Mark said he always wanted to own a cigar lounge. For 20 years he worked in construction and understood the business so well his employer just let him go and do his job. When the time was right, the Toths scoured cigar lounges in various cities and found that many of them were library-like dark and dingy.
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Mark envisioned a classy, spa-like, light-filled environment and he built it . . . complete with hardwood floors, cultured stone, a gas fireplace and white walls. He found gorgeous blue mosaic Turkish ceiling lights and had an extra wide bar crafted from a wood worker in Clarks Summit. Humidor lockers line a wall and a huge humidor room is home to many different varieties of cigars. There are no library style sofas here, rather, individual chairs are arranged so patrons can converse, and tall tables in front of the windows in the second story shop
made me feel that even in the borough of Clarks Summit it seemed like I was off the beaten path. As pretty as it is inside, Mark said that people still want to be outside on a December 2019
nice evening, so he’s widening his deck to appeal to his customers’ preference. He’s also opening the cigar shop to private parties for special events, and the upcoming holidays. Gift cards are available. On tap are 18 draft beers and two wines. Mark said that along with offering a wide selection of premium cigars, Summit Cigar Lounge and Bar is a warm atmosphere for gathering with friends for lunch or after work for drinks and a meal, watching the game with a cigar and a beer or playing pool on the brand new pool table.
— his was on a roll and mine was in pierogies. Delicious. Conversation, a couple drinks, new friends, we had a great time. Mark is grateful for his business. “I feel it’s a
blessing to do this. There’s so much stress out there, come here and it melts away. I like to say that this is the lounge of the Abingtons.” Check out the Cigar shops’s website at summitcigarloungeandbar.co m for a list of activities and entertainment. Summit Cigar is located at 215 Clark Ave., Clarks Summit. It’s open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - midnight. Call 570-5868772. H –Christine Fanning
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Using a mixer with dough hook attachment, add flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, zests of lemon and orange, Limoncelo (or Grand Marnier), melted butter and pinch of salt. Start mixing at a medium speed. Dough will come together quite fast but if it looks very sticky, add a little more flour (a sprinkle at a time and continue to mix.) When all ingredients from the side of the bowl come together with ball of dough in bottom of bowl, dough is ready. Place a little flour on top of wooden board or kitchen workbench before placing dough. Gently knead dough into a ball until it becomes smooth. Place ball of dough on a tea towel and cover for at least a ½ hr. at room temperature. Remove dough from tea towel and stretch with rolling pin a few times taking care to not make dough too thin. Cut a piece of dough from the ball and roll it back and forth with palms of your hands (similar to making gnocchi) until it is a long thick string. Place on separate pan with parchment paper. Continue making the long string-like pieces until dough is used. Take several pieces of the string-like dough and cut straight down, making each piece a little smaller than a marble. (If too big they will swell as you fry.) In deep saucepan, heat oil to approximately 180 degrees C Drop a few pieces into oil separately (and carefully-oil is hot and can burn skin) making sure they do not stick together. Turn until golden brown. Note that they can burn easily so do not walk away from stove. Should the oil start to froth and overflow the pot, change the oil. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on dish lined with paper towels. Take a second medium-sized saucepan, add honey into pan and put on low-medium heat. Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time until sugar is melted and glaze is smooth (about 5 minutes). Add cooled struffoli quickly to pan and mix using a spatula, tossing quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens. Add colorful nonpareils and transfer to a greased plate and form into a pyramid (tower). Add additional nonpareils to tower. ** Struffoli will keep a week or so. Keep covered. Buon Natale & Buon Appetito!!
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alton’s Jane and Bill Richards have a love that you only read in storybooks. They met in the 1940’s when Jane was in eighth grade and Bill was in seventh. Bill and Jane remained side by side through their time at Dalton High School. After high school Jane started nursing school and Bill joined the United States Navy. They are not sure of the exact story of the proposal. “Actually, he says I did,” Jane responded when asked about him popping the question. It didn’t matter as long as the love was there. On December 20, 1953, they were married by Pastor Jesse Wilson at Dalton Methodist Church. They have been inseparable ever since.
After marrying, they continued building their life together. After the Navy, Bill began his career with Bell Telephone and later IBM. Jane started a long nursing career, including 27 years as the school nurse at Factoryville Elementary School. Soon their family began to grow. Together they raised four children; Wendy, Scott, Kim and Kurt. They also have four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, who range in age from 4 to 21 years old. Today Bill and Jane enjoy a nice and quiet life. Following their respective retirements, they lived in Nicholson for 25 years before relocating back to Dalton four years ago. They can reflect on the wonderful life they have lived together. “We have had an exceptionally happy life. We have just been very blessed,” said Jane. Memorable experiences such as traveling and camping with the kids have proliferated throughout the years. Laughter and not going to bed angry are some of the secrets to their happiness. After 66 years, it’s hard to argue with that advice. If they can bestow any wisdom on young couples it would be, “Marriage is sacred and if you live by the rules it will last forever.” One last piece of advice they divulged was simple yet beautiful. “I love you are magic words.” Words that everyone can live by. H –Donny Granza
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A full life of love and adventure P eriodically, Happenings features updates of individuals who were featured in the magazine in the past. We think it’s instructive to take a look back at people who transcend adversity and who have had an interesting life. One individual, Carolee Kay Secor Woelkers who turned 80 in October is a 17-year breast cancer survivor.
“Everything’s fine, now,” she replies when people ask about her health. Ask her about the ingredients for a happy life: “It’s about friends and family. It’s about the one you really love. It’s about enjoying the same things and going places together. I love my husband,” she says. They celebrated their 57th anniversary in October. Carolee reminisced with one of our writers. At 18, she competed in the Scranton Press Photographer Pageant and won third place out of 21 contestants. She competed in the local Scranton Lace Beauty-Talent Pageant. She was selected as one of 10 girls after an audition at the Scranton Chamber. Her talent was roller skating backward while twirling a baton to the tune of Colonel Bogey’s March. She says she always loved skating. She had been twirling since she was a little girl. “I can still twirl,” she said. Her mother made her costume for the act, and she skated in and out of bowling pins backward on the Scranton Cultural Center stage, all while twirling. She remembers the floor as being very slippery. “But I made it.” She won a hi-fi record player and a Scranton Lace luncheon set. Carolee graduated from Central High School. William Woelkers (Bill) also graduated from Central and went on to Susquehanna University and American University in Washington, D.C. 58
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They traveled a lot together. The only state they haven’t been to is Hawaii. On an Alaskan trip, they drove to their destination in Alaska only to have to place the car on a ship to return when the road was washed away. Billy and Carolee love jazz and country and Billy played in bands that featured those types of music. “I’d follow the bands when he was playing,” Carolle said.
Carolee and Billy worshipped at the same church. She was in the choir. Later on, he confessed he told his friend at church one day that he was going to date and then marry her.
Carolee took up tap dancing in her 70s. She says she did everything when she was younger, including country dancing, but never tap. She “always liked the sound,” and took a night class at Ballet Theatre of Scranton for years. H –Melissa Durante and Christine Fanning
They went to the movies on their first date, and Carolee said she wasn’t sure at first how she felt. He didn’t kiss her on that first date, she said. But six months later they were married. The ceremony took place in the Myrtle Street Methodist Church. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Secor of Pine Street. Her husband was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Woelkers of Ash Street. Carolee would go on to own a beauty salon, Carolee's. Billy worked as a music teacher and musician in the area. They had a daughter, Robin Lee who works as a security guard at Mohegan Sun Pocono. “I love her so much. She’s the prettiest one there.” After her cosmetology career, she worked at Gertrude Hawk for 10 years and retired from there. While she notes that the landscape of downtown Scranton has changed, she says that she has always appreciated that the people here are so nice and friendly. “We did so much when we were young, Carolee said.” December 2019
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t Scranton Running Co., customers can find more than just athletic gear. Through specialized training programs, runners of all levels can reach new goals together. “You will find very like-minded people no matter if you’re a beginner, intermediate or an expert,”
Scranton Running co-founder Matt Byrne said. “We will group you up with people that are very much in the same mindset as you, and we will find people in the same position as far as physical ability. You will be encouraged to do things you probably never
thought possible.” In 2010, Scranton Running opened its doors on West Olive Street under Byrne and Matt Rosetti, two former Scranton High School athletes who saw a need for a niche running store in the area. “We’ve always known that there’s been a running community here for sure with the Steamtown Marathon doing its thing for close to 15 years at that time,” Byrne said. They figured that Scranton Running could serve several demographics, including high school/college athletes, plus runners and walkers of all skill levels and generations. “We fit walkers probably just as much, if not more
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could train for half and full marathons through Scranton Running and in the summer, Generation NextStep focuses on the youth.
so than the serious runner,” he said. “We thought if we brought a good service and a good product to the community, then we had potential to thrive because there was not another specialty running store in Scranton.” The store sells activewear, accessories and technology in addition to offering personalized shoe fitting. Scranton Running staff members know the products well and work hard to find the perfect fit for each individual.
Besides timing races, releasing race results and offering an online race calendar/registration platform, Scranton Running also sponsors races, including the annual Steamtown Marathon.
We specialize in focusing on gait analysis and how the footwear works with your biomechanics.
“We specialize in focusing on gait analysis and how the footwear works with your biomechanics,” he explained. “We look at your ankle rotation to make sure we offer the correct amount of arch support and/or cushioning. It’s really just a fit process.” Through Barrier Breakers, coaches train groups for 5K and 10K runs, also hosting a program for walkers. Runners December 2019
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rent location, though likely not for another year and a half or so by the time construction gets completed. This will bring the store even closer to the Olive Street entrance of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, which has been an asset to the company’s training programs. Reflecting on the last nine years, Byrne said it has been rewarding to see returning customers and knowing that Scranton Running has helped them get to a better place. “Whether it’s with tangible products or encouraging them along the way through a training program and helping them to do something they never thought they could do, you can’t put a price on that,” he said. For more information, visit scrantonrunning.com. H –Brooke Williams Photography courtesy of DiscoverNEPA
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Oldest House-Laceyville CELeBRATES CHRISTMAS Friday, December 6 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tunkhannock Dulcimers 6 p.m. Saturday, December 7 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, December 8 12-5 p.m. Sit around one of the four fireplaces –cookies and mulled cider
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Christmas in Our Hometown Tunkhannock will host Christmas in our Hometown on December 6 and 7. Share in Christmas traditions and holiday fun with horse rides, carolers, entertainment and new activities for the whole family. Hop on a Santa train ride
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Enjoy the Turkey Hill Experience Visit during the holiday seasons and see their beautifully decorated Parade of Trees.
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Ice Cream with Santa December 14 and December 21 • 4-8 p.m. Join Santa for an evening filled with fun activities, beautiful decorations and of course, plenty of delicious Turkey Hill Ice Cream! Kids 0-12 will: • Sit and listen while Santa reads a Christmas story • Create a holiday card to send to someone special • Make a holiday craft to take home • Sample Mrs. Claus’ fresh baked cookies • Enjoy a holiday ice cream creation • Make a lifetime of memories! Reservations are required. www.turkeyhillexperience.com
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d and Madeleine Deeb have a marriage that young couples can aspire to. Over 50 years together and they are still going strong. On September 4, 2019, they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. They met as young adults in West Scranton. “We met on the avenue,” quipped Ed. They met through mutual friends and soon a romance began to bubble. After a few years of courtship, they were married at St. Ann Maronite Church by Father George Webby. Ed began his career in the supermarket industry. He worked for Skettino’s Supermarket and then IGA. Afterward he opened Country Deli Delights in Moscow and ran it for the next twenty years. He also worked for Hazzouri Banana Co. until his retirement. Madeleine worked as a secretary for Quaker Insurance and then Banker’s Life and Casualty. They started a family, raising two daughters, Maria and
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Jennifer. Maria and her husband Don Ligorio, of Scranton, have three children, Anna, 18, Lena, 15 and Cosmo, 11. Jennifer and her husband Scott Hetsko also have three children, Logan, 14, and twins Jack and Julia 6. They reside in Rochester, New York. Ed and Madeleine have enjoyed the simple life. “We’re just everyday people. Work, work, work, and have good times,” described Ed. Family has been a cornerstone of their life. They have close bonds with their siblings and enjoy the great times they’ve shared with them. These days, they continue that simple life. They enjoy attending their grandchildren’s sporting events and the company of friends. Frugality and living within their means are important aspects of their lives. “If it cost too much, you didn’t need it. If you couldn’t afford to pay it back, you don’t buy it,” said Ed. His sage advice coupled with a great work ethic have laid the foundation of a well-lived life together. All these years together has made their love grow more and more. They consider themselves very happy. “After 54 years you better be,” joked Ed. H –Donny Granza ren
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The Wall That Heals Coming to Tunkhannock April 30, 2020 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War
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he Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Tunkhannock on April 30 to May 3, 2020. The exhibit will be on display at Tunkhannock Area Football Field and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. is leading the effort that will bring the exhibit to Tunkhannock. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,276 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
About The Wall That Heals The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community in a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens with exhibits built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center telling the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history. The threequarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall.
Community support is needed. More than 100 volunteers will be needed to set up and take down the replica wall, staff the exhibit and guide visitors 24 hours a day. Financial and in-kind donations are also needed.Call 570-836-3321 or email twtunkhannock@gmail.com
The mobile Education Center displays includes digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” - service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit and the “In Memory Honor Roll - Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died as a result of their service. The 2020 national The Wall That Heals tour is generously sponsored by USAA and transported thousands of miles across the country each year through a partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and the trucking industry.
School and youth groups are encouraged to visit The Wall That Heals. Tours can be customized based on ages so visitors can learn about the history of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, hear stories of those who served in Vietnam and learn about the impact of the Vietnam War on America.
More than 300,000 people visited The Wall That Heals exhibit in 2019. Since its debut in 1996, the exhibit has been on display in nearly 600 U.S. communities in addition to an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005. H
Jim Knotts, president and CEO of VVMF, said “Hosting The Wall That Heals provides an opportunity for healing and an educational experience for visitors on the impact of the Vietnam War on America.”“It is with great pride that we welcome an extraordinary traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall to our hometown of Tunkhannock,” said Louis Marcho, SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home, Inc.
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SPOTLIGHT on MENTAL HEALTH: ALLIED SERVICES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
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llied Services Behavioral Health Division began operations in 1979, with the opening of Harbor House, a thirty bed Community Residential Rehabilitation Facility (CRR) in Dickson City, which provides a wide range of support and skills training to individuals with mental illness. Allied Services Behavioral Health Division helps individuals become re-
“Over the years, mental health programs have evolved to give participants more options and greater control over their own lives, their rehab goals and environment” comments Maureen Walsh, MS, CRC, CPRP, Director of the Behavioral Health Division. “What hasn’t changed is the crucial role of caseworkers and counselors, particularly for consumers who have experienced homelessness, job loss, isolation from family and friends. Very often, our staff person is their only constant, the only consistent source of help and encouragement.”
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acquainted with social, economic, cultural and recreational resources in the community to more easily attain independent lifestyles. Over the years, the non-profit health system has responded to the changing needs of the community with more offerings from its Behavioral Health Division. Today, they provide residential, supported and independent living programs to over 400 people in Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Bradford, Sullivan and Schuylkill counties. Any adult within these counties who has a diagnosis of mental illness is eligible for services ranging from assistance finding housing to skill building within the home and/or community. Learn how you can become part of this vital and rewarding division of Allied call 570-3481348. For information about Behavioral Health services at Allied Services call 570-346-9558 or visit alliedservices.org. H Maureen Walsh, MS, CRC, CPRP, Director of the Behavioral Health Division
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FOCUS ON: PARENT CHILD INTERACTIVE THERAPY
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r. Tiffany Griffiths has been a licensed practicing psychologist for nearly 20 years. Her practice includes dozens of clinicians with offices in Dunmore, Clarks Summit, Exeter and Peckville. She is currently offering PCIT therapy in her Exeter location at: 1251 Wyoming Avenue. PCIT Therapy When It's Used: Aimed mostly at parents and caregivers, this intervention teaches specific skills they can use to help improve physical and verbal exchanges with their children. PCIT was developed for children ages 2 to 7 and has been shown to be effective for children who exhibit disruptive behavior or have experienced trauma, as well as those on the autism spectrum. PCIT and PCIT-based programs are also evidence-based interventions for preventing child abuse and neglect and for decreasing the child’s risk of antisocial and criminal behavior later in life. What to Expect: Parents and caregivers play with the children in one room, while the therapist observes and coaches from an adjacent room equipped with a one-way mirror. The therapist communicates with the adults through an earphone, providing training and guidance. Parents and caregivers are discouraged from using negative language and encouraged to ignore harmless negative behaviors while showing enthusiasm and giving praise for positive behaviors. They also learn other skills, such as reflecting the child’s language back to him or her to help with communication, describing out loud what the child is doing to increase the child’s vocabulary, and imitating the child’s good behavior to demonstrate approval.
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How It Works: By learning specific techniques, parents and caregivers can build a better relationship with a child, and the child may start to demonstrate improved behavior. Overall, PCIT can help improve family dynamics by working to reduce negative behavior and interactions within the family and to practice new behaviors and ways of communicating that are more encouraging and reassuring. When practiced consistently, these new skills and techniques can instill more confidence, reduce anger and aggression, and encourage better individual and interactive behavior in both parent and child. Phases of PCIT: PCIT is done across two treatment phases. The first phase of treatment focuses on establishing warmth in your relationship with your child through learning and applying skills proven to help children feel calm, secure in their relationships with their parents, and good about themselves. Desired outcomes of the first phase of treatment in PCIT include: Decreased frequency, severity, and/or duration of tantrums Decreased activity levels Decreased negative attention-seeking behaviors (such as whining and bossiness) Decreased parental frustration Increased feelings of security, safety, and attachment to the primary caregiver Increased attention span Increased self-esteem Increased pro-social behaviors (such as sharing and
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taking turns) The second phase of treatment will equip you to manage the most challenging of your child's behaviors while remaining confident, calm, and consistent in your approach to discipline. In this phase, you will learn proven strategies to help your child accept your limits, comply with your directions, respect house rules, and demonstrate appropriate behavior in public. Desired outcomes of the second phase of treatment in PCIT include: Decreased frequency, severity, and/or duration of aggressive behavior Decreased frequency of destructive behavior
(such as breaking toys on purpose) Decreased defiance Increased compliance with adult requests Increased respect for house rules Improved behavior in public Increased parental calmness and confidence during discipline. H
Is your child misbehaving? Dr. Tiffany Griffiths & Associates is now offering PCIT... PCIT, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, is an evidence based, time limited, didactic behavioral intervention for children ages 2-7 and their parents or caregivers. This service is being offered in our Exeter location. Call today to make an appointment: (570) 654-4357 or (570) 342-8434
TIFFANY GRIFFITHS, PSY.D. & ASSOCIATES, INC. OFFICES IN DUNMORE, CLARKS SUMMIT, PECKVILLE, EXETER & KINGSTON 570.342.8434 • 570.654.HELP (4357)
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SPOTLIGHT on MENTAL HEALTH: SCRANTON COUNSELING CENTER
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cranton Counseling Center is Northeastern Pennsylvania's largest, integrated, comprehensive community behavioral health provider. They serve children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly,throughout Lackawanna and Susquehanna County, and surrounding counties. The Center began in 1949 and is a private non-profit corporation with a dedicated, active, engaged community-based board of directors. Their primary mission is to promote wellness and recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders, by providing an environment that is sensitive to the unique personal and cultural attributes of those served. Empowering them to make choices about their lives, pursue goals and maximize their quality of life while respecting their individual dignity and confidentiality is the foundation of what the Center does. The Center provides high quality behavioral health services through a variety of specialized programs to over 10,000 individuals each year. With a highly diverse and experienced staff of
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over 300, the Center focuses on unique client needs in a collaborative fashion..On staff are five board certified psychiatrists, a certified registered nurse practitioner and an experienced physician assistant. The treatment programs achieve the highest standards of care and are licensed by representatives of the state office of mental health at the state department of drug and alcohol programs,,as well as by managed care organizations. The Center has a sliding fee schedule for services, and accepts most insurance. No one, however, is turned away because of an inability to pay. Scranton Counseling Center has always been on the cutting edge of developing innovative, evidence based treatment approaches. In response to the national opioid crisis, the Center established a ‘Warm Hand Off’ program, operational in the Geisinger Community Medical Center Emergency Department. Certified recovery specialists work 24/7 in the ER engaging individuals with substance use issues. To date over 400 individuals have been engaged and over half sought residential care to address their issues. Almost the entire remainder connected to community based
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outpatient treatment programs throughout the area. Scranton Counseling Center also serves as the 24/7 mental health crisis provider for Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties. This means providing in person, telephone, as well as mobile individual and mobile team services. Five hospital ER departments in Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties are also serviced by the Center. Integrating physical health and behavioral services is also a focus of the Center. In collaboration organizations such The Wright Center, a physical health clinic has been operational five days weekly in the Center's downtown Scranton location. The Center also worked, in collaboration with others, to establish a psychiatry residency program in the region. The first four psychiatric residents began in July, 2017. Currently 12 resi-
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dents are in the program, with the third year residents now serving in community settings, including the Center. A primary goal of the program is to prepare additional psychiatrists to serve the area. Accessibility to quality behavioral health treatment is still a challenge for many, especially those in poverty. Incidence of mental illness tends to increase this risk of becoming impoverished. Services for all residents must be accessible, effective, innovative, timely and culturally appropriate. The stigma often associated with behavioral health is part of the reason that more individuals do not actively reach out for treatment. Often, individuals feel ashamed, isolated, confused, or hopeless. With more awareness of the availability of treatment and the assistance of advocacy groups, individuals can recover, increase their quality of life pursue their life goals. Contact the Center at 570-348- 6100. H
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Country Inns
and B&Bs BUTTERMILK FALLS INN Luxury lodgings on a 75-acre Hudson River Estate includes guest rooms with fireplaces, carriage and guest houses with pet and childfriendly options. Enjoy a country breakfast, Spa, Henry’s restaurant, trails and Buttermilk’s own Millstone Farm with an organic kitchen garden and orchard and Animal Rescue Sanctuary. Milton, NY. 845- 795-1310. www.buttermilkfallsinn.com
COLONIAL BRICK INN & SUITES Come and enjoy Pennsylvania hospitality at its finest. Call to reserve your special occasion package. Winter ski or summer golf packages, we will cater to guests all seasons of the year. New meeting room and free Internet in rooms. 25161 Route 11, Hallstead. 570-879-2162 or 1-800-290-3922 www.colonialbrickinn.com
THE JAMES MANNING HOUSE Warm, charming, historic B&B welcoming you with the comforts of home and all the modern amenities in three well-appointed guest rooms including; queen beds, private baths, electric fireplaces, central AC, TV, WiFi, gardens and more. Enjoy a chef’s choice home-cooked breakfast each morning. Friendly hospitality and five-star service. Honesdale, PA 570-253-5573
THE INN AT STARLIGHT LAKE AND RESTAURANT On a clear lake in the PA highlands is a charming 1909 country inn. Surrounded by rolling hills and woods, the inn is a perfect country retreat. Children and pets welcome. Enjoy recreation from swimming to cross country skiing, romantic rooms, excellent food and spirits and a congenial atmosphere. 800-248-2519 www.innatstarlightlake.com
THE 1819 RED BRICK INN CELEBRATING 200 YEARS; a warm welcome awaits you at our charming Federal Style home. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country. All guest-rooms feature queen size bed, and private bath. (The Tuttle Room has a working fireplace). Full breakfast. Complimentary refreshments. Open year round. Credit Cards accepted. 607-243-8844 www.1819inn.com stay@1819inn.com
THE NATURE INN AT BALD EAGLE Located less than 2 hours from Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre on I-80 near State College, our lakeside getaway in central Pennsylvania provides door-step access to exceptional yearround land and water activities. You’ll find that our walls of windows, covered porches, private balconies, and communal patio and fire pit offer an unrivaled natural experience. 814-625-2879 www.natureinnatbaldeagle.com
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Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Class of 2019-2020 Announced eadership Lackawanna’s youth program, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT), recently met for its first session, which included an orientation, leadership basics and philanthropy. This session was sponsored by Penn State Scranton; however, the entire program is made possible by the support of NBT Bank, the official TLT 2019-2020 Corporate Program sponsor.
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Leadership Lackawanna’s seven-month Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program develops the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors while giving them an enhanced understanding of northeastern Pennsylvania as well as the opportunity to explore teamwork. Participants learn collaborative decision making, explore different communication styles and engage in problem solving techniques. The challenges and opportunities of northeastern Pennsylvania are discussed as participants meet community leaders and other high school students. Leadership Lackawanna’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Program accepts applications from sopho86
mores who attend high school in Lackawanna County or in the Lackawanna Trail and Western Wayne school districts. The 2019-2020 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today participants include: From left, front row: Kaitlyn Seechock, Abington Heights High School; Lindsay Grzyboski, Riverside Jr./Sr. High School; Binnie Patel, Old Forge High School; Shaylyn Chilek, Valley View High School; Morgan Faist, Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School; Molly Dougherty, West Scranton High School; Camdyn Lewis, West Scranton High School; Noelle Prisco, Abington Heights High School; Sophie Petraitis, Scranton High School; Taralyn Reilly, Valley View High School; Gianna Giumento, Mid Valley High School; Morgan Siefring, Valley View High School; and Mary O’Brien, Abington Heights High School. Second row: Elizabeth Schieber, North Pocono High School; Maura Sherry, Riverside Jr./Sr. High School; Isabella Zeller, Dunmore High School; Paige McConlogue, Scranton High School; Sara McCormack, Scranton High School; Sarah Siddiqui, Abington Heights High School; Ryan Huester, Holy Cross High School; Bayley Grizzanti, Carbondale High School; Henry Lin, Old Forge High School; Norah Kelly, Holy Cross High School; Alissa Koniszewski, Valley View High School; Sophia Williams, Valley View High School; Maggie Reppa, Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School; and Emily Laabs, West Scranton High School. Third row: Jacob Stankowski, Scranton High School; Calvin Zhang, Dunmore High School; Cabre Capalongo, West Scranton High School; Celeste Orchard, Western Wayne High School; Luke White, North Pocono High School; Emma Yusavage, Mid Valley High School; Andrew Stark, Scranton Preparatory School; Zack Kovalchik, Valley View High School; and Harry Johnson, Abington Heights High School. Back row: Sydney Vachino, Abington Heights High School; Ashley Hamilton, Abington Heights High School; and Maddie Lucas, Abington Heights High School. H
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AWARD WINNING FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES RUANE
Jim Ruane is an award winning photographer and a lifelong resident of NEPA. His work has been usedin numerous brochures and advertising campaigns pro-moting the natural beauty and historic attractions of the region. He has been published in numerous issues of Happenings Magazine and his work has appeared on the cover of Happenings 27 times.
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ithout realizing it, Dennis Size has been studying the entertainment industry since childhood. Size’s father, owner and operator of Scranton establishment Savoy Bar & Restaurant, hosted a variety of live acts every night of the week ranging from rock & roll bands to country western and polka bands, to professional dancers. “Growing up in that sort of environment a kid can learn a lot,” Size said. Today, he is a decorated lighting designer who’s played a large creative role in countless productions. Throughout high school at Scranton Prep and undergrad at the University of Scranton, Size avidly participated in theater productions and excelled as a pianist. After being involved in nearly a dozen productions as an actor, director, designer, set builder and even stage sweeper,
Size realized his true talent and joy came from composing the picture the audience sees on the stage. “It’s that thing that causes the ‘oooo, ahhh’ reaction from the audience when the curtain goes up,” he explained. During his junior year of college, Size drastically shifted his major from premedicine to English and communications with an emphasis on broadcasting. Later, he attended Penn State to hone his craft of scenery & lighting design and graduated with his MFA from the department of theater & film. Understanding the audience’s point of view, the receiver of the image and the purpose of the event
are just a few of the elements a designer should consider to bring a scene to life. “Without lighting, you’d be watching a radio show,” Size said. “Only lighting can achieve such a visual impact.” When designing a play for the stage or a soap opera for television, Size’s multistep process begins with understanding the script and the expectations of the event. Then the design team, in conjunction with the director and producers, fleshes out how the event will be presented to the viewer. Size explained that at its core, lighting design is based on making things visible to an audience.To succeed as a lighting designer, Size believes communicative abilities are of the utmost importance. “You have to be able to convey your
Dennis, with Joanne Arduino at the opening of Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s 2019 production of CINDERELLA.
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On the Field in Minneapolis lighting the NBC coverage of the 2018 SUPERBOWL.
concepts and articulate your vision to a client before bringing it to life,” said Size. In addition you need a great work ethic, a strong artistic sensibility, a great design eye, a good technical knowledge of equipment and the ability to compose 'pictures' using highlight and shadow. In Size’s industry, though seemingly glamorous and ever-exciting, a designer must work creatively and nimbly to enhance any space and accommodate every personality. Through his career Size has lit dozens of interesting and recognizable people including Oprah Winfrey, Pope Francis and every President since Reagan. Size has held various professional roles including head of production and theatre/television instructor at the University of Scranton during the theater program’s conception. After a year of teaching and mounting productions there, he was assigned the position of “relief lighting director” for ABC Network. He covered the soap opera Ryan’s Hope, whose Lighting Director had suffered a nervous breakdown brought on by the extremely highstress environment. “A typical workday averaged a non-stop midnight-8 p.m. shift, three day's a week,” Size recounted. The show won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Design Achievement, focused on scenery, lighting and costumes. Size stayed on as a fulltime lighting designer for five years. He then moved to other shows including One Life to Live, and All My Children where he won another Receiving a Papa Emmy Award. l blessing after lig Wanting to expand his horizons and reach new heights, Size left the entertainment division of ABC and moved into special events where he worked on everything from Political Town Halls to Award Shows, from Variety Shows to
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Presidential Conventions. It was here that he landed the “best job of his career” as lighting designer for the Oprah Winfrey Show with the Lighting Design Group. “An even larger, more extensive variety of production challenges were opened up to me here,” he said.
said. In 2011 Size was awarded the prestigious O'Hara Award in the Arts at the University of Scranton. As a NEPA native, Size was first inspired by the area. “It’s part of my DNA to contribute to the cause of visually delighting and instructing the people of NEPAto present humanity to them in as many different ways as possible,” Size said. As a dancer with Ballet Theater of Scranton 50 years ago, Size considers himself a “family member” today. “I love to collaborate with Miss Joanne and bring to the BTOS dining table whatever I can to help create the best possible experience for the Scranton audiences,” Size said.
Size notes that his Jesuit educations at Scranton Prep and The University of Scranton provided him with a skill set he utilizes to this day. Of his incredibly impressive educational and professional background, Size notes that his Jesuit educations at Scranton Prep and The University of Scranton provided him with a skill set he utilizes to this day. As a high school student, Size could care less about Latin, Greek, algebra, or the classical approach a Jesuit education provided. “The discipline, work ethic, and motivation to succeed instilled by the Jesuits however, has held me in good stead for my entire life,” Size
For aspiring lighting designers, Size suggests they observe everything around them, see how light works and how people react to it. “You can do this through sunlight, stadium lighting, disco lighting, workplace lighting, bathroom lighting, or the lighting at Home
Depot,” he said. They should also study the works of the great master painters like Turner, Vermeer and Rembrandt to understand how they worked with highlight and shadow. Today, Size acts as the Senior Vice President of the Lighting Design Group, supervising a staff of over 30 lighting designers and working on at least a half dozen projects at all times. “Some are big, some are small,” Size said. “But as the saying goes, ‘there’s no job too small!’” Currently his active portfolio includes upcoming Presidential Debates, Tamron Hall Show, projects with CBS Sports, NBC News and ABC News. He is also working on a brand new studio for YAHOO and the architectural lighting for the White House’s Oval Office. In addition to maintaining his chaotic schedule, Size loves spending time with his lovely wife Bendis, and three children Amanda, Michael and A.J. H –Aleni Mackarey
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Currently, 55 percent of U.S. adults say they celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. In 2013, 59 percent of Americans said they celebrated Christmas as a religious holiday.
But many people attend church because it is the traditional and cultural thing to do with family, while visiting from other cities and amidst other holiday celebrations.
While the public’s commemoration of Christmas may have less of a religious component now than in the past, the share of Americans who say they celebrate Christmas in some way has hardly budged at all.
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Patricia Olendyke, secretary at Covenant Presbyterian Church said her church’s weekly congregation holds steady at 120 worshipers a week and doesn’t change at Christmas time except for the addition of visiting families.
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While the demand for Christmas Eve celebrations is so high in some regions that churches hold as many as five or six different services on the 24th of December, most Protestant churches are closed on the actual religious holiday. For many Christians, Christmas is a day for family, not faith.
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fr. Richard Burke, pastor of St. Ann’s Monastery and Shrine Basilica, Scranton, has seen the diminishing attendance at Mass during the year and the influx of families at Christmas and Easter.
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He attributes the inclination to go to Mass at Christmas and Easter as a positive influence which when together with family moves people to accept the spiritual celebration of the holiday. “It’s kind of an holistic tradition —being with family, a big meal and the spiritual tradition that comes with the holiday. The holiday and the spirituality attracts people, even those who don’t attend regularly. It attracts people, reaches out and grabs them. “It would be wonderful if they came all the time,” Fr. Burke said. “They’re always welcome.” H –Christine Fanning
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eginning December 22, menorahs will be placed in windows, letting their light shine to the world outside. Their flickering flames symbolize a miracle that occurred almost two thousand years ago. Hanukkah celebrates the uprising of faithful Jews against their powerful Greek oppressors. When the Jews defeated their enemy against all odds, they traveled the Holy Temple in Jerusalem to reclaim and rededicate it to the service of God. They found only enough oil inside to light the menorah for one day; however, it miraculously lasted for eight until new oil could be prepared. It is this miracle that is now celebrated by Jews across the world. To celebrate the eight-day festival of lights, families attend special services, perform spe100
cial prayers, eat delicious foods and exchange gifts. “Hanukkah is actually a minor holiday, because it’s not commanded from the Torah,” Rabbi Moshe Saks of Temple Israel Scranton explains. “It is the only Jewish holiday we are supposed to publicize in the world. Every other holiday we observe and take to ourselves, but because of the nature of the miracle, we’re supposed to put menorah in the window so that the outside can see.” The centerpiece of Hanukkah is the menorah—a ninearmed candelabra. On the first night, the center candle, or shammash, is lit, then used to light a second candle. Another candle is added each night until the eighth and final night of Hanukkah. Just as Hebrew is written from right HappeningsPA.com
to left, candles are placed in the menorah from right to left; however, the candles are lit each night from left to right. After placing the candles in the menorah but before lighting them, three blessings are recited to commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah. The menorah is always placed by a window. “By putting the menorah in the window, we’re advertising the miracle,” Rabbi Saks says. Traditional Hanukkah foods add flavor to each night’s celebration. In remembrance of the miracle, fried foods like potato latkes and jelly donuts are always included. The dreidel game is another popular Hanukkah celebration, especially for kids. While its origin is unclear, the letters that appear on the four-faced piece—un, gimmel, hey and shin—are said to stand for the phrase, “Nes gadol haya sham,” which in Hebrew means, “A great miracle happened here.” Though not an original part of the celebration, many exchange gifts on each night of Hanukkah as well. “In this way, it has been adopted to American culture,” Rabbi Saks explains. This year, Hanukkah will take place on December 22-30. H December 2019
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New Laundry, Scranton Luxurious cashmere poncho with fox fur trim. Available in charcoal grey, black and winter white. Retail: $248
Wagner Vineyards, Lodi, NY An outstanding Finger Lakes Riesling food wine. Retail: $14.99 102
Noteology, (formerly Note Fragrance) Scranton & Clarks Summit Our best-selling Electric City Christmas Candle. With notes of wintergreen, eucalyptus and silver fir. Retail: $22
New Laundry, Scranton Hand beaded Penn State bag with additional interchangeable strap. Retail: $85
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Van Gorders’ Furniture, Lake Wallenpaupack, Honesdale, Milford Rustic collectible by Wilcor featuring a trio of black bears carrying a wooden canoe. Perfect decor for a country home or weekend getaway. Retail: $30
My Mother’s Delicacies, Inc., Scranton Medium gift tin filled with authentic European Rugelach in cinnamon walnut, apricot, raspberry, chocolate or assorted flavors! Approx. 32 pieces. Retail: $29.95 December 2019
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Waverly General Store, Waverly Stories say that if a cardinal flies into your life, good luck will follow within twelve days, twelve weeks, twelve months or at twelve noon or midnight. Cardinal snow globe; other styles available. Retail: $54
3 Sisters, Kingston Luca + Danni was born out of the simple yet powerful belief that dreams can come true. Proudly these handcrafted U.S. bracelets have styles that make them perfect for gifts! Retail: Starting at $28
Chocolates by Leopold, Montrose & Johnson City, NY From assorted boxes to chocolate molded items and pops to candy canes. Retail: starting at $2.50
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Malcolm’s Haircutters Locations Your favorite products, in one package! Moroccan oil’s hydration box set includes full-sizes of its shampoo, conditioner and treatment. Retail: $45 (suggested $65)
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Alpacas of Sunshine Farm, New Milford Alpaca sweaters and accessories in gorgeous designs. Retail: Sweaters starting at $90
The Potting Shed, Stroudsburg Back Crow Candles burn clean, flat and keep their fragrance to the bottom of the jar. 8 oz burn time is 40-50 hours; 16 oz jar burns 80-100 hours. Many wonderful fragrances to gift or keep for your own pleasure. Retail: $11.98-$16.98
Teeter’s Furniture, Hawley Handcrafted solid wood Bentwood Rocker, made by Simply Amish craftsmen. Retail: $575 Spices by Rebekah This delicious spice and seasoning kit made with the highest quality herbs and spices, is the new gift, that everyone will love! Gift Code “Holiday”- one kit for $125. Gift Code “Gifting” - two kits for $222
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t The Children‘s Cornerstone in Dunmore, embracing the Montessori Method has yielded successful student outcomes for decades. The private academy, which serves children between the ages of 3 and 6, utilizes the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, the first Italian woman to become a physician. Montessori schools employ six essential components: freedom, structure/order, reality/nature, beauty/ atmosphere, development of community life and authentic Montessori Materials. “The philosophy tells us that young children can absorb a lot if you give them the right materials, if you prepare the learning environment appropriately according to the child’s developmental level,” explained Directress/ Owner Dorothy Mariotti. “One of the huge differences between a Montessori school and a traditional education is the fact that we always employ developmentally appropriate practices, which means we truly have to watch every single little child.” This involves observing each child to determine what he or she is able to achieve and what should be 106
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child practice and really understand it and master it before they go onto the next level.” Classroom areas at The Children’s Cornerstone include sensorial, mathematics, language, practical life, geography, art and science, which Montessori found especially stimulating for children. Mariotti embeds science into all other subjects. The school’s indoor space includes a Sound Room and an Activity Room. In the Sound Room, students may play instruments, communicate using ouder voices and listen to stories on CDs. In the Activity Room, students enjoy free playtime. December 2019
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so time gets set aside to prepare them for their next stage of education and life.
Activities at the school promote movement so children aren’t forced to sit for long periods, but Mariotti said there’s a misconception that Montessori classrooms don’t have structure.
“Our Kindergarten Transition and Kindergarten level students participate in group instruction sessions that involve sitting at a table or individual desks. During these sessions, students are experiencing what normally occurs in a traditional classroom,” she said. “It is important for our upper level students to have an understanding of what the next phase of their schooling will be like.”
“The children are given the opportunity to explore,” she said. “They have the freedom of choice. They do choose what they would like to touch and what they would like to try. The power of choice and making a decision is the highest level of the thinking process for the human being. However, the children are required to visit all areas in the classroom to practice activities until mastery is achieved.” The Children’s Cornerstone caps enrollment at 40 students to keep classes small. The school offers four programs: First School Experience, Preschool, Kindergarten Transition and Kindergarten. Mariotti recognizes that her students won’t learn in a Montessori classroom forever, December 2019
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to pass it on through her own teaching career. This year, she celebrates a decade of directing The Children’s Cornerstone. “The passion that I have, it has nothing to do with a paycheck,” she said. “For me, it's a love. I love to go to work every single day. I love working with these little people.” Visit childrenscornerstone.com for more information. H –Brooke Williams 107
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As a widow, Marion had some decisions to make. Go live with family, go back to her place in Brooks or stay right where she was in Myers. “I got along well with all the women so I decided to stay,” she said. Always the ultimate Marion and her late husband, organizer and event planner John Heycock had sold their she got to work in her new home a few years back and residence. “Why can’t we, the moved into Brooks Estates, residents, go somewhere private cottages complete nice for Christmas,” she ponwith individual garages and dered. When Marion and her patios. After John developed husband lived in Brooks they Parkinson’s they were offered always went to a country a suite in Myers Manor which club for a nice holiday was also on the same camevening. She approached pus. The couple enjoyed their one of the administrators new place together, but sadly, who thought it was a good for only a short time. “It was idea, and away they went for like we were on our honeya great time. “Since then moon,” she remembers. Her we’ve gone out for a lobster northerntiersymphony.org husband passed away two dinner, a theatre group, baseweeks after moving in August ball games and more.” 2017. arion (Salvo) Heycock is loving life as a resident of Manors Myer, part of the United Methodist Homes care facilities in Pittston, PA.
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Marion was just beginning her adventure. “Next I decided to go down to Mohegan Sun and I personally purchased 36 tickets for a show and evening out. When I came back, I sold all of my tickets to the residents!” In Myers, Manor Marion has her own apartment with independent living. She is quite happy with her decision to stay where she is. “I feel like I’m at the Marriot,” she says. “We have a cafe, a gym, parking, I have a large bedroom washer/dryer/ walk-in closet, living room and combo kitchen/dining room.” Prior to retiring, Marion worked in the Pittston Area High School for over 32 December 2019
years. She was also the school board secretary for 15 years. Born in Old Forge, she moved to Pittston when she was in first grade. She and her husband, who she married in 1981, had six children and ten grandchildren between them. “We were just like the Brady Bunch,” she laughed. She and John also travelled all over the world from Iceland to the Panama Canal. Planning events, birthday parties, dinners and outings is something she thoroughly enjoys. Her motto for life could be summed up with “good food, good friends and always remember to keep smiling.” She credits the administrators who are thoroughly supportive of her event planning and activities. “I couldn’t be doing all the things I do if I didn’t have their support,” she says emphatically. Throughout her life Marion always looked to have friends who were “kind and trustworthy and most importantly those who would enjoy having a cup of coffee with me,” she quipped. “I’ll be 81 next month.
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Ring in 2020! Buttermilk Falls Henry's at the Farm will offer a prix fixe menu. 845-795-1500. Hotel Anthracite KOL Steakhouse will have live music, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 570536-6020. Kalahari Resorts Enjoy New Year’s Eve buffet in the ballroom, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 570-580-6011. Or, dine in the Double Cut Charcoal Grill and Liquor Bar. 570-580-6059. Ledges/ Glass Wine Bar Enjoy a relaxed celebration. Early Seatings until 7
p.m.; Late Seatings after 8 p.m.; Live music 8 p.m. midnight with champagne toast. 570-226-1337. Settlers Inn An elegant dinner for two. Enjoy a three-course meal including entertainment by pianist Dan Bradley against a backdrop of festive decorations. 5:30-10 p.m. Or, attend the Masquerade Ball in the Undercroft. Dine on delectable farmto-table cuisine set up at various stations. Live music and toast to the new year at midnight. 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 570-226-2993.
Silver Birches Resort An incredible buffet, complimentary champagne, DJ, dancing and a balloon drop at midnight. 8 p.m.1 a.m. 570-226-4388. Sibio's Ring in the New Year. 570-346-3172. Skytop Live entertainment by Doug Smith then a DJ, fireworks display and the ball drop at midnight. Starts at 6 p.m. Overnight reservations required. 855-345-7759.
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The Penn State Scranton Chorale The Roc[k]tet and Campus Jazz Band he Chorale, Roc[k]tet and Campus Jazz Band is comprised of Penn State Scranton students, faculty and staff who perform a wide variety of choral, choir-style and instrumental music. The groups perform two public concerts per year, an annual Holiday Concert at Grace Bible Church and a Spring Concert at The Theater at North, both of which are free and open to the public.
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The Bach and Handel Chorale he Bach and Handel Chorale was founded in 1984 by Randall Douglas Perry, as a venue for bringing the music of the masters to Carbon County and surrounding areas. This is the 36th year for the Chorale. The singers are all local and volunteer their time to inspire and entertain their audience! All proceeds go to Autism.
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic he NEPA Philharmonic is the only fully professional symphony in the region. Concert series include classical and pop performances, Independence Day concerts offered free of charge to the community and holiday performances incorporating local choral and dance groups. The NEPA Philharmonic's mission is to present live symphonic performances and music education at the highest level of artistic excellence, enriching, and engaging the people of the region.
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Who is the cutest of them all?
Charlotte Charlotte, says Toni Novojoski, loves chewing on bones, digging holes, going for walks and being beautiful. She lives in Dickson City.
Zippy Stephen Krisler says Zippy is a loving and very energetic pet. He lives in Olyphant.
Millie Millie, says Rachael Baldelli, is a playful pup who loves running, going for walks, playing catch, learning tricks and playing with her toys. She lives in Moscow.
Rosie & Loki Meghan Murray says Rosie and Loki who love playing with each other. Rosie loves going for car rides while Loki likes snuggling. They live in Dunmore.
Frisky Frisky, says Amber Dawn, loves being the center of attention which means lying down on her owner's computer when she is trying to work until she gets petted. She lives in Scranton
Butters Butters, says Tara McVeigh, loves having fun and taking naps. He lives in Blakely.
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Baby Nancy Johnson says Baby is a spoiled princess who loves begging for treats. She lives in Harvey’s Lake.
Mazie Mazie, says Ann McGregor, is a happy parakeet who loves singing, eating oyster crackers and warm weather. She lives in Jermyn.
Tug, Piper & Sarah Judy Decker says Tug, Piper and Sarah love playing with each other, napping and sharing their toys. They live in Hallstead.
Harley Harley, says Robert Schultz, loves running, playing tug of war, getting belly rubs and tearing up boxes. He lives in Peckville.
Chloe Chloe, says Emily Kashuba, loves riding in the car and eating whipped cream from the can. She lives in Blakely.
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Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame Inductee:
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"I'm very honored," he said. "I was very happy that I was nominated.� Bob received another big honor in 2014 when the athletic fieldhouse of the Charley Trippi Stadium, where he coached the Pittston Area High School Patriots from 1966 to 1988, was named for him. Through his years with this team, he compiled a record of 148 wins, 91 losses and 4 ties. Bob began playing football at age 9 back when his elementary school had a touch league. From 1953 to 1957, he played with the Old Forge Blue Devils at Old Forge High School. He remembers his high school football Coach Elio Ghigiarelli, who also taught at the school. "He (Ghigiarelli) always helped me in everything," Bob said. "He said 'You never make a decision without checking with me'." 116
One of the values Ghigiarelli instilled in Bob was modesty. Ghigiarelli made sure that he and the rest of the football players never talked about themselves during interviews. Ghigiarelli also told Bob which college to attend. He told Bob that he should go to George Washington University in Washington D.C. so that he could get a good education while playing football. Bob took his advice and played for their team, the Colonials. "It was Pennsylvania pre-dominant," Bob said about the team. "There were 40 players on the varsity when I was a sophomore and 27 of them were from Pennsylvania.� Bob's team consisted of players mostly from the Northeast section of Pennsylvania including Swoyersville, Plains, Hazleton and one from his birthplace, Old Forge. One of Bob's favorite memories at George Washington University was during his senior year. John F. Kennedy, who was president at the time, visited the school and came to see all the games that the Colonials played against the service academy teams - the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.
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After graduating in 1961, Barbieri moved back to his hometown of Old Forge, and started his coaching career at his alma mater Old Forge High School. After one season, he was offered a job to coach the Pittston High School Patriots in 1966. He remembers when the high school changed its name to Pittston Area High School when it merged with school districts in Pittston Township, Hughestown, Dupont, Duryea and Avoca. "I don't think I would've done much in football if it wasn't for that merge," he said. "It put me in touch with a lot of people and a lot of coaches and a lot of players. We had the biggest amount of players on the field.” Throughout his 22 years of coaching, the Patriots won five (Wyoming Valley Conference) A Division championships. One of his highlights was facing the Shickellamy High School Braves during the Eastern Conference at Bucknell University. The match resulted in a 0-0 tie. In 1967, his team had a total of 10 wins and 0 losses. The team was led by Jimmy Cefalo, who later became a wide receiver of
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the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. "He (Cefalo) played as a sophomore, junior and senior," said Bob. "And he literally brought thousands of people to watch our games. We played in front of crowds of 12-15,000 when we went to the city. They only wanted to see him because he was that good and I was that lucky. Bob mentioned that Cefalo always shared the attention and accomplishments with the team. What Bob liked best about coaching was getting to learn about people. ”You find out about their homes, their lives," he said. "You find out who's a good football player real quick because it's not a game you can play if you're frightened; you just can't do it." Bob has been living in Duryea for 53 years. His wife Henrietta Frati-Barbieri passed away in 2013. He has one daughter Maria Barbieri-Jarrell and a sonin-law Eric Jarrell and a son Nick Barbieri and a daughter-in-law Nina. He also has four grandchildren Ellie Jarrell, Mia Barbieri, Nick Barbieri, Jr. and Robert Barbieri. Bob said that if he could do it all over again, both attending George Washington University and playing football, he would! H –Ben Freda
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Mark A. Perry, CDA Artist, Muralist, Instructor It’s never too late to become who you are meant to – and local artist Mark Perry is living proof. Like many high school students, Mark chose a career path based on impulse not on passion. It was later in life when he realized that he was not traveling down the road he wanted to, when he finally began to find his true calling in life through his artwork. Growing up Mark lived between Eastern Ohio and Sharpsville, Pennsylvania where his grandparents lived. Inspired by a promotional flyer as a high school junior at Sharpsville Area High 118
School, he decided that after his four years he would enroll in culinary school. “I enjoyed it for the recipes, knowledge, methods and techniques, but as a career choice, it wasn't ideal for me,” said Mark. Overtime he began to realize that the choices he had made very young, did not set him up for the life that he had always wanted. Even with a Master’s degree in Corporate Food Service from Michigan State University, Mark’s career in the culinary field left him struggling on a daily basis both to make ends meet and to find the creative fulfillment he was searching for. Inspired by this HappeningsPA.com
change of heart, and with the drive that had been generated from years of trial-and-error in his career, Mark finally explored painting. “I was a chef working at a health care facility near Carlisle, Pennsylvania when I began learning to paint,” said Mark. “I took a couple of painting classes and began learning to paint at home, from books and DVDs, researching artists and styles.” From there on out, Mark knew that what he had been searching for all along was a life in painting – allowing him to express the creativity he had been unable to before. “As with other people with December 2019
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sometimes demanding jobs and schedules, they find the time to pursue hobbies such as gardening, baking or woodworking,” said Perry. “The same goes for me with honing my skills and defining myself as a professional artist.” Mark’s favorite painting styles are realism and impressionism, both of which inspire his own artwork. To create his works, he uses traditional oil or acrylic paints, though in the last few years he has turned to painting with water-miscible oils – oil paints that can be thinned out with water. Currently Mark paints on a wide variety of canvases and surfaces. Along with having completed four wall murals for a local hospital, he also works on large fine art canvas as well as painted
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craft products and hopes to expand further into stores and galleries in the next few years. Though he turned to painting at a later stage in his life, that does not discourage Mark from continuing to turn his passion for painting into a full-time career. Moving forward and continuing with his dedication to improving as an artist, Mark hopes to earn an art teaching certification with the Society of Decorated Painters, to expand on his commission work and to create a website for online sales. Despite every hardship and misstep on his path to success, Mark Perry has redefined himself as an artist, and in turn, found his calling. He now resides in Scranton, and is employed by Geisinger Community Medical Center. Outside of work and art, he enjoys practicing classical and ragtime guitar and occasionally facilitates paining classes at the Abington Library. H –Mary Joyce
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The pig has long been a symbol for good luck and well-being. Because of this, many people believe that eating a meal with pork will bring luck in the coming new year. The folk saying was that pork brought good luck since the pig roots forward. This “rooting forward” by the pig and its snout symbolizes progress, as compared to the chicken and the turkey, which scratch backward.
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds) 4 garlic cloves, pressed or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 6 tbsp minced fresh dill or 2 tbsp dill weed (to taste) 2 tsp fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon of dried oregano 4 tsp of chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons of dried rosemary 3 tsp of fresh parsley or 1 ½-2 of dried parsley 1/2 tsp of onion powder Salt and Pepper
Preheat oven to 325 degrees In a small bowl, combine seasonings. Cut about four to five slits across top of roast. Stuff some of the seasonings into the slits. Rub the remaining seasonings on top of roast. Place roast in a mediumsized roasting pan. Add a little water to the bottom of the pan (1/2 cup). Cover and bake for 40 minutes per pound at 325 degrees covered. I like to uncover during the last 10-15 minutes to brown a bit. Internal temperature should be 145 degrees to 155 degrees. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil and let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
There was quite a competition in previous generations as to whose pork roast or porketta (porchetta) was most “authentic” depending on what part of Italy our ancestors were from. The spice blends varied from region to region. Some added fennel seed and basil while some like it more peppery. Garlic and dill are the two main seasonings used by my mother and grandmother – even though they came from opposite Compliments of ends of the “boot”. Adjust JoAnn Marianelli Finnerty/ seasonings to your personal Bella Faccias taste.
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ART EXHIBITS Through-Dec. 31, Another Way of Remembering, noon-5 p.m., The Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186. Through-Dec. 31, The Essence of Color: The Art of Victoria Lowe, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186.
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Carbondale. 536-6020. Dec. 8, Annual Holiday Dance Show, 6-8 p.m., The Theater at North, Scranton. 570-8005020.
Dec. 14, Free Showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol!, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 344-1111. Dec. 15, Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m.-noon, The Waterfront at Silver Birches, Hawley. 226-4388.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Holiday Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Festival at Kalahari Resort, 11 a.m., Kalahari Resort, Mount Pocono. 620-8012.kes-Barre. 408-5815.
Dec. 27, Vacation Nature Camp: Animal Adventures, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.
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Through-Dec. 2, Early Explorers Series ages 3-6, 12:30 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, Covington Twp. 842-1506.
Through-May. 7, Teen Advisory Council for Grades 11 & 12, Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186.
Dec. 7, Santa Train, 10 a.m.3 p.m., Hotel Anthracite,
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Dec. 1, Buy Local Holiday Marketplace, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 344-1111. Dec. 4, Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminar: Reckoning with
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Through-Dec. 8, Pete Souza: Two Presidents, One Photographer, Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. 408-3365.
Dec. 7, The 23rd Annual Santa Train, Steamtown NHS, Scranton. 963-6730.
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Contested History, noon., University of Scranton, Scranton. 570-941-6206. Dec. 7, Performance Music: 52nd Annual Noel Night, featuring The University of Scranton Singers and Chamber Ensembles, 8:00 p.m., University of Scranton, Scranton. 941-7624. Dec. 12, Ornamental Pysanky with Stefanie Colarusso, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186. Dec. 14, Winterfest Artisan Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. 226-6130. Dec. 14, Ugly Sweater Party, 8-11 p.m., The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Hawley. 226-2124. Dec. 15, Performance Music: Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert featuring Ken McGraw with December 2019
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Brass and Ivory, 7:30 p.m., University of Scranton, Scranton. 941-7624.
Singers Christmas Concert, 2-3:15 p.m., Marian Chapel at Swartz Center, Marywood University, Scranton. 502-4962.
Dec. 17, Family Workshop Days, Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186. Dec. 17, Teen Workshop: Uncaged Art, 4-6 p.m., Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186. Dec. 21, Everhart Connects: Art and Memory Drop-in Classes, 2-4 p.m., Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186. Dec. 25, Community Christmas Day Breakfast, 8 a.m., The DeNaples Center at The University of Scranton, Scranton. 941-7952.
CONCERTS & MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Dec. 1, Christmas with the Choral Society, 4-6 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church of Scranton, Scranton. 343-6707. Dec. 3, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 p.m., The Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 344-1111. Dec. 5, John Denver Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 610252-3132.
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The Shawnee Playhouse Musicals, Dramas, Comedies, Children's Shows. Live entertainment in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Don't miss out! Mention this listing and receive $3 off on up to four adult tickets. Call us at 570-421-5093 or go to our website at www.theshawneeplayhouse.com for more information on shows, dates and times.
Dec. 6, Diamond Rio, 8:00 p.m., Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-Peak. Dec. 6, Blind Boys of Alabama, 7:30 p.m., Smith Center for the Arts, Geneva. 315-781-5483. Dec. 7, Arcadia Chorale Christmas Concert, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Scranton. 871-0350. Dec. 7, The Ten TenorsHome for the Holidays, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 610-252-3132. Dec.8, Annual Holiday Concert, 4 p.m., Grace Bible Church, Dunmore. Dec. 8, Marywood University Chamber
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Dec. 8, Nutcracker, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 610-252-3132. Dec. 8, The Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania and NEPA Philharmonic Holiday Pops, 3-5 p.m., People’s Security Theater, Lackawanna College, Scranton. 343-6707. Dec. 13, Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Clarks Summit University, Clarks Summit. (800) 451-7664. Dec. 13, Ryan Pelton-An Elvis Christmas Show, 8 p.m., Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-7325. Dec. 14, Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Clarks Summit University, Clarks Summit. (800) 451-7664. Dec. 14, Paul Muldoon and Rogue Oliphant: An Evening of Poetry and Song, 8-10 p.m., Hopewell Theater, Hopewell, NJ. 609-466-1964. Dec. 19, Cirque Dreams Holiday, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 610-252-3132.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Dec. 20, The Wizards of Winter, 8 p.m., Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-peak.
Dec. 6-8, Christmas at Ladore, Ladore Lodge, Waymart. 488-6129.
Dec. 22, Annual Messiah Sing-Along, 3-5 p.m., St. Stephen's Episcopal ProCathedral, Wilkes-Barre. 871-0350.
Dec. 7, Holiday Wine Train, Allentown & Auburn Railroad. 778-7531.
NATURE Dec. 8, Winter Ecology Hike, 10 a.m.-noon., Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.
Dec. 1-31, Koziar's Christmas Village, 5:30 p.m, Bernville. 610-488-1110. Dec. 6, Candlelight Christmas, 6-9:30 p.m., The Settlers Inn, Hawley. 226-2993. Dec. 6, Christmas in Our Hometown, 5-9 p.m., Downtown Tunkhannock. Dec. 6-8, Christmas In Montrose, 5 p.m., Montrose. Dec. 6-8, Candlelight Christmas, 6-9:30 p.m., Settlers Inn, Hawley. 226-2993. 124
Dec. 31-Jan. 1, New Years Eve Bash, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., The Waterfront at Silver Birches, Hawley. 226-4388.
THEATER & STAGE Dec. 12, Open House Holiday Party, 6-11 p.m., Hotel Anthracite, Carbondale. 536-6020. Dec. 13-14, Journey to Bethlehem, 6-9 p.m., Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, Tunkhannock. 836-3956.
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Dec. 14, Winterfest Brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Settlers Inn, Hawley. 226-2993. Dec. 14, Winterfest Rockin' Christmas, 8-11p.m., Glasswine.bar.kitchen, Hawley. 226-1337. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Celebration, 5-9:30 p.m., Kol Steakhouse, Carbondale. 536-6020.
Dec.1, Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer, 6 p.m, Theater at North. 800-5020. Dec.1-22 Miracle on 34th St., Shawnee Playhouse, weekends only. 570-421-5093. Dec. 3, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 342-7784. Dec. 13-14, The Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m., The Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 344-1111. Dec. 26-28, The Nutcracker Ballet, The Theater at North, Scranton. 570-800-5020.
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