February 2017 Happenings Magazine by Happenings Magazine

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Dear Readers, Simple Things to Remember 1. Love is why we are here. 2. The most important day is today. 3. Sometimes a wrong turn will bring you to exactly the right place. 4. True friends share your joys, see the best in you, and support you through challenges. 5. For all your accomplishments, nothing will bring you more happiness than the love you find. I found these words on a beautiful and artfully designed greeting card as I spent some quiet moments browsing at a local Hallmark store. I think these sentiments express many of the emotions prevalent in our articles this February. Whether it is taking care of your physical heart health, your emotional health, your financial health... we hope we inspire you to be the best "you" you can be. Our Fire and Ice cover theme exhibited by the sharp red and white theme reminds us

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of the significance of the color red. Not only does red represent love, but it is the color most associated with passion. It also represents our physical needs and our will to survive. It exudes a strong and powerful energy, exciting our emotions and motivating us to take action. It signifies leadership, ambition and determination. Think about how red is used in medical, political and food-related artwork. We hope you find some inspiring and encouraging stories to draw upon this month. A big thank you to each Happenings' staff member who passionately delivers to you each month, the best of Northeast Pennsylvania. Fondly,

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Groundhog Day

Super Bowl LI

The Science, Culture & Art of Superheroes, Everhart Museum, Scranton. Ongoing. 346-7186.

Intro to Snowshoeing, Pocono Environmental Ed Center, Dingmans Ferry. 1-4 p.m. 828-2319.

The Menu: Local, Fresh, Delicious, Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 7 p.m. 344-1111.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Kiwanis Annual Winterfest, Camp Brule, Forksville. 924-4224.

National Theatre Live– Amadeus, Dietrich Theatre, Tunkhannock. 2 p.m. 996-1500.

Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday

Lee Rocker, State Theatre, Easton, 7:30 p.m. 800-999-STATE.

Brad Paisley, Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 800-745-3000

Winter Film Fest, Dietrich Theatre, Tunkhannock. Through March 2. 996-1500.

Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month American Heart Month National Hot Breakfast Month National Cherry Month National Weddings Month

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Frugal Fridays White Lightning Snowtubing, Fernwood Resort, East Stroudsburg. 5-9 p.m. 888-FERNWOOD

Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, downtown Clarks Summit. Through Mon. www.theabpa.com

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NEPA Philharmonic: A Night at the Oscars, Mohegan Sun Pocono, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. 270-4444.

Read to Dogs, Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit. 6-7 p.m.

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Eagle Watch Bus Tour, Upper Delaware Visitors Center, Lackawaxen. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 570-226-3164

12th Fire & Ice Festival, throughout Lititz. Through Mon. lititzfireandicefestival.com

Monster Jam, Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. 800-745-3000

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contents FEBRUARY 2017

Stan Warunek, Montage Photography

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Heart of a Champion Meet an inspirational young heart attack survivor and student athlete.

Love Lessons Get to know six local couples who went from high school sweethearts to long time loves.

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For Your Valentine

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Get the inside scoop from area chefs on what’s hot in the food industry.

C’Mon Get Happie! Find out who nabbed the top spots in our annual Happie Awards.

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Causing a Stir

Carve Some Time Learn out how one local woman shares her passion for figure skating.

Check out the Valentine’s Gift Guide to find something special for that someone special.

Make Your Getaway Give winter blues the cold shoulder with some travel destinations that will warm your spirits.

Fantastic February Things to do, where to go, everything you need to know.

What’s in Store? Discover the treasure that awaits in area antique shops.

Fur-ever Love See some of NEPA’s four-legged residents strike a pose to win your heart.

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Chasing Dreams Staying O Active A Student Athlete’s Life After Cardiac Arrest

n July 19, 2011, 13-year-old Cori Glidden, a student of Susquehanna Community High School, rode her bicycle to Cross Country practice and quickly set out for a run with a friend. She followed the same route, at the same pace, as she usually did for summer practices. This morning was different, though, and it would be one that she, her family and many members of her community would long remember. As Cori and her friend ran up a hill just a few hundred yards from Barnes Kasson Hospital, she collapsed. Her running mate screamed for help. One of the first to respond was Cori’s first grade teacher, Beth Tingley, who was visiting her mother nearby and called 911. Luckily, two EMTs were standing in the hospital parking lot and rushed to the scene when the call came. The EMTs performed CPR on Cori until an ambulance arrived. She was revived with one shock of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). “Mike Iveson and Dave Passetti are my guardian angels for that,” said Cori.

She was rushed to the helipad on the school’s campus and transported to Geisinger’s Danville campus where she was diagnosed with an Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA). ALCAPA is a rare birth defect often found in infants, which minimizes the amount of oxygen received by the heart.

“Over 90 percent of children who have the birth defect die either before birth or within their first year of life. Imagine the doctors’ shock when they found it in a 13 year old girl,” Cori shared. According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), when ALCAPA is diagnosed and corrected with surgery within the first few months of infancy, children can go on to lead happy, healthy lives. Apart from cardiology appointments and exams, Location: Ledges Hotel, Hawley Hair & Makeup: Alexander’s Salon & Spa, Scranton Photography: Stan Warunek, Montage Photography

affected children can lead “normal” lives through adulthood. Cori was a 13-year-old teenager with no previous diagnosis. Her situation was both unique and unprecedented and the surgery to correct the arteries’ connections was one that would normally be performed on a very small child before damage had affected the heart. Cori’s only option was to have openheart surgery to correct the issue. The procedure was successful and within time she was able to return to a somewhat typical teenage life. Without any obvious symptoms leading up to her collapse, and no history of heart issues in her family, it seemed as though the attack occurred randomly. Looking back, Cori said there were no clear symptoms, but that she had experienced minor difficulties that she hadn’t realized were serious. “I played sports throughout my whole life without any major issues. But, I did sometimes seem to get tired faster than others or get really out of breath. My father and I could never understand why so I just worked harder,” she shared. Though she doesn’t remember much of that day or those that immediately followed, Cori says that the biggest lesson she learned was to not take life for granted. “No one ever knows what's going to happen. You have to take opportunity when it comes your way. People tend to get too caught up in worrying about the little things in life. I learned not to worry about the little things. It's best to just go after your dreams and let everything else work itself out,” she shared. February 2017

Cori’s heart health challenges did not prevent her from remaining active, competitive and successful as a student athlete and she participated in sports year-round. She decided to enjoy being a student and an athlete, without the added pressure of always coming out on top. “Perfection is overrated. I used to be obsessed with perfect grades and trying to be perfect on the court,” HappeningsPA.com

explains Cori. “While I still finished high school with good grades and I always tried my hardest on the court, I learned to not let small failures affect my life too much.” As a result of Cori’s cardiac arrest, Susquehanna Community High School revisited its emergency procedures to be sure the school’s response protocol was up to date. They purchased new AEDs and gave 11

an older model to the Glidden family to have at games and events in case of another incident. Since 2011 Cori finished high school and was accepted at her dream school, Pratt Institute in New York City, where she is studying Communications Design and playing for the school’s volleyball team. She refuses to let her condition slow her down. “I'm planning to be a graphic designer and hopefully get a job in Manhattan. But my biggest dreams are to travel the world. I love seeing and experiencing different cultures,” she shared.

“Don't ignore the small things… If something seems wrong, there probably is something wrong… Listen to your body, don't ignore it.”

While Cori has not faced another frightening collapse since that day, there are still precautions she has to take. In addition to using an inhaler to help with breathing, she also makes sure an AED is present in the gym where she is playing. Annual cardiologist visits, stress tests and MRIs have also become the norm and will continue to be habitual throughout her life. When asked what advice she would pass on to future student athletes, Cori shared, “Just don't ignore the small things. That's what I did. If something seems wrong like being out of breath all the time, there probably is something wrong. Just listen to your body, don't ignore it.” H –Ashley Price 12

n 2015, when Northeast PA’s cardiologists, surgeons and other healthcare professionals promoted the growing need for advanced cardiac care in the area, the Heart and Vascular Institute was born. In August 2016, once that concept was finalized, Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton invested $15 million into the construction and expansion of its intensive care unit and cardiovascular services. Over the past year, the Heart and Vascular Institute has proven itself to be an investment in the community.

Patient Care. All Commonwealth Health hospitals have undergone a rigorous review and have met stringent guidelines and standards. This accreditation means the Institute operates with the highest quality stan-

est procedures and protocols. Due to the large elderly population in the region, physicians at the Heart and Vascular Institute commonly treat congestive heart failure. Additionally, heart attacks and rhythm problems like atrial fibrillation are treated in the Institute’s Electrophysiology Lab. In an area with several expert medical and dental facilities, the Commonwealth Health Heart and Vascular Institute remains unique in its total commitment to patient care. With the full-service cardiovascular program, follow-up phone calls and cardiac rehab upon a patient’s discharge, medical teams are invested in the patients both inside and out-

Commonwealth Health Says… Love Your Heart! dards. Patients will receive evidence-based care and treatment based on those highest standards. Patients can also take comfort in the fact that they will absolutely be treated in a very timely manner to ensure preservation of the heart muscle.

Maintaining a multidisciplinary approach to heart health, the Institute offers many services. A team of cardiologists, surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurses, technicians and support staff perform everything from cardiac catheterizations to open-heart Nishant Sethi, MD, with a heart valve that is Elaine Walker, RN, MSN, Program Director, surgery. The used during the new TAVR (transaortic valve HVI at Regional Hospital in Scranton. Institute proreplacement) procedure. vides the latest in minimally The Heart and Vascular side the hospital. invasive procedures, like Institute includes physicians transaortic valve replacement from the Great Valley The Institute also does a (TAVR) in the Valve Clinic and Cardiology Network as well as great deal of community treats heart rhythm problems independent physicians. outreach. In the past, the in the Electrophysiology lab. Committed to a healthier Institute has presented leccommunity, these healthcare tures, blood pressure screenThe Commonwealth Health professionals came together ings and other cardiovascuHeart and Vascular Institute with the common goal of lar-related events, both in received accreditation as a treating patients with cardio- and out of the facility. The chest pain center by the vascular disease using the lat- Institute has hosted cardiac Society of Cardiovascular 14

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health fairs and senior fairs, and is planning an educational kickoff seminar for the public. Medically supervised exercise maintenance program are offered at the Keyser Avenue location in Scranton. With heart disease remaining the number one killer of women, the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute encourages women to know their cardiovascular risk factors. Strokes are another leading cause of death among women. Still, many don’t consider heart disease to be a woman’s disease. A woman should be aware of her family history and have regular blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. The very best thing a woman can do is to

schedule an annual Commonwealth Health Regional physical Hospital of Scranton invested $15 with her primary million into the construction and care physician. expansion of its intensive care unit If possible, and cardiovascular services. women should advanced treatment options. really make efforts to check Doctors perform numerous their blood pressure once a advanced cardiac procedures month, either by a qualiincluding coronary and periphfied health care proeral PCi and stenting; ASD clofessional or through sure (atrial septal defect closed something as simusing catheter-based technolople as a grocery gy); TAVR; radial access for store machine (as catheterizations and PCI; corolong as the cuff nary and peripheral atherectofits). Doctors also my; IVUS (intravascular ultraadvise women to sound) and FFR (fractional flow make exercise a reserve) and heart rhythm ablapart of their routine. tions. Visit www.commonFor individuals with comwealthhealth.net H plicated heart or blood vessel –Aleni Mackarey conditions, the Heart and Vascular Institute offers some

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A Life-Changing Experience

ctober 22, 1995. Mary Ann Fuller was 49 years old and working as a registered nurse in ambulatory surgery at Northeast Eye Institute. As the day progressed she began experiencing arm and jaw pain. The pain increased until she became unaware of her surroundings and was transferred to an area hospital by a mobile intensive care unit. Surprisingly, test results were negative and so she was sent home. But two days later her symptoms returned and she went back to the hospital. This time more testing revealed that she did indeed have a heart attack. Two days later a cardiac catherization was done to find the obstruction and clear out the coronary artery. With her operating room background, she was able to understand what was going on, but it didn’t diminish the anxiety knowing that her heart was involved. With regard to family history, Mary Ann recommends finding out all you can! “My father had several car-

diac issues beginning at age 47. His father passed away at age 54 from cardiac arrest.” She also stresses that it is important to know your paternal and maternal factors can affect your medical status. She said, “I had no pressure symptoms to indicate any heart disease.” Now, 22 years later, Mary Ann reflects on what she learned from the experience. “In women, it can take from 48-72 hours for changes in blood work and EKGs to indicate damage.” She advises, “Do not ignore sympcontinued on page 18

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toms. Female reactions to cardiac disease are different than male reactions. Do not ignore symptoms- you know your body. If something doesn’t feel right ask questions and seek answers. Cardiac rehab was very helpful in gaining additional information and being aware of my family history.” She adds, “My daughter is now very much aware of her history and would not ignore any unusual symptoms whatever they may be. It is always safer to err on the side of caution than ignore something that could be life threatening.” Mary Ann watches her diet much more carefully now than she did 20 years ago. Mary Ann recently retired. She loves traveling with her family which includes her husband Glen (Michael) Fuller, who is a retired history teacher from Scranton Central High School, and their daughter Christine Gutekunst, son-in-law Jeff Gutekunst and granddaughter Katie. In her spare time, Mary Ann volunteers with the Abington Library and the Scranton Cultural Center. 18

Mary Ann Fulle r with her daug hter Christine Gutekunst & gr anddaughter Katie Gutekuns t

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Career Note : RN with a sp an operatin ecialty as g room nurs e Family: Husb and Glen (M ichael), who retired after 30 years as a history teac at Scranton her Central High Sc Daughter C hristine Fulle hool; r Gutekunst son-in-law Je and ff Gutekunst ; Granddaug Katie Guteku hter, nst Favorite Qu ote: “One D ay at a Time. ” Favorite Bo ok: Boys in the Boat Favorite Va cation Spo t: Bermuda H

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Getting to the Heart of Patient Care w i t h D r . N i c h o l a s I e r ova n t e Chief Cardiology Fellow, The Wright Center

or over 30 years, The Wright Center For Graduate Medical Education has trained physicians to administer quality care. Dr. Ierovante, a graduate of this program, now delivers care and compassion to patients facing cardiovascular problems. Dr. Ierovanteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s empathy for his patients and emphasis on preventative care has enabled him to excel as a Fellow at The Wright Center. This summer, he will pursue a Fellowship with the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey to further enhance his skills. He plans to return to Northeast PA to practice medicine.

Where did you grow up? Mount Pocono and now I live in Pocono Summit with my family. What are the benefits of the Internal Medicine residency program at The Wright Center? Compared to traditional training programs where you train in only one hospital and one clinic, The Wright Center residents 20

work in the three hospitals in Scranton, three in Wilkes-Barre and multiple clinic sites across the region. This system allows the trainees to treat a wide variety of patients and diseases that they probably wouldn't see at one facility alone. Additionally, a significant number of our graduates practicing medicine currently interact with the residents throughout the training experience on a regular basis. Some of the most important moments of my training came from discussing complex details of common patients with alumni of The Wright Center; the major theme being "how can we work together to help this patient?â&#x20AC;? It seems like such a simple thing, but in today's world of electronic medical records, HappeningsPA.com

physicians working across different venues don't talk as much as they probably should and the importance of interpersonal communication gets lost. The teachers and alumni of The Wright Center created a strong culture of medical knowledge and professionalism that helped me grow as a doctor and I am proud to be a part of that group now. What drew you to the field of Cardiology? From the time I was a child, I always wanted to be a physician. What drew me to cardiology was my own family's history of heart disease. I wanted to be able to make informed decisions when it came to their care. Most important element of quality patient care: Empathy; it is the most important element that can be brought to the doctorpatient relationship. If you don't understand where a patient is coming from, you won't be able to treat them in a meaningful way that addresses their concerns as an individual. Primary goal as a physician: To help my patients navigate life's major hurcontinued on page 22

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dles successfully. When a patient is meeting me for the first time it is often one of the worst days of his/her life. Whether it is heart failure, heart attack, stroke or any of the many cardiovascular issues, the initial diagnosis is often life changing and sometimes devastating. I want to help the patient return to a sense of normalcy, prevent another event and be someone who can be trusted and depended on for years afterward. Initiatives and policies you emphasize: Preventative medicine in the form of diet, exercise and smoking cessation is something I try to emphasize as much as possible. Too often, patients are prescribed a medication they think will cure their disease, but in reality just slows the disease progression. Patients who combine optimal medical therapies with meaningful lifestyle changes tend to have better quality of life and better long term outcomes. I think this makes preventative strategies as important as medication adherence and I try to emphasize this during all my patient visits. Greatest accomplishment: My family. I have a very smart and pretty wife who is raising three of the most curious, crazy and fun boys the world may ever see. I am just so proud to be a part of this. 22

Patients who combine optimal medical therapies withÂ meaningful lifestyle changes tend to have better quality of life How has the medical field changed? I have seen tremendous change in our community over the last few years. As the larger hospital systems have come through the area, there has been a significant growth in both physician resources and patient access to medical care, which I think has helped the people in our community. What do you hope to see in the future? I hope to see a day when all people have access to good healthcare in a timely fashion. While many today do, there is still a large number who wait too long or have too much trouble getting in to see a doctor for whatever reason. Patients without regular medical access tend to have worse outcomes, which is something I hate to see, particularly when preventable; I think we can do better as a profession. Current projects in your field: I have a long running project that focuses on optimal preventative strategies for patients both at moderate to high risk for a heart attack and HappeningsPA.com

patients who have suffered a heart attack. How will your future fellowship in New Jersey will strengthen your knowledge and practice in the field? While I feel strongly that preventative medicine is the best way to care for patients, I realize that many patients still suffer from major cardiac events that need advanced therapies. I am going to the Deborah Heart and Lung Center to learn how to stop heart attacks as they are happening, relieve symptoms of coronary artery disease and replace severely diseased heart valves through something called percutaneous intervention. In a simplified way, it can be thought of as open heart surgery without opening the chest. While we currently have excellent interventional cardiologists in Northeast PA, we do not have a training program here that teaches these specialized procedures. It is my intention to learn these techniques at Deborah and bring them back to Northeast PA. Advice for aspiring doctors: Medicine is an awesome field; don't let anyone put down your dreams because they aren't their own. Work hard, stay the path and it will be worth it in the end. Favorite quote? Work hard, stay humble. H February 2017

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raditional Home Health and Hospice provides a multidisciplinary approach to meet its patients’ needs. Traditional medicine, counselors and music therapists like Cheryl Mozdian work to create a relaxing and soothing environment. Using her years of experience in music education and natural compassion, Cheryl delivers personalized sessions to each patient and every patient she meets.

ask their families about the type of music they like. If I can’t play something they request, I learn it! Most challenging aspect: Being prepared to play anything the patient requests and being ready to improvise to support their needs.

“When I can bring happiness into the room that wasn’t there before I got there… that is the best part of my job.”

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Responsibilities: As a selfemployed music therapist, I contract with Traditional Home health to provide music therapy services to patients and families. This type of therapy helps to address issues or concerns people may have while undergoing hospice treatment, as well as to relax and support them. It’s patientcentered and personalized, and a lot of the time I focus on what the patients are feeling “in the moment.” I sometimes have the opportunity 24

to write songs with the patients, which I then type up and leave with the families. I call this the “Legacy Project.” Importance of Music Therapy: In a hospice environment, people exhibit many symptoms. Some can be managed through medications, but in many cases alternative treatment is helpful. This is where music therapy comes in. I encourage the patients to participate in the sessions and use instruments, but if they are anxious or have trouble breathing, I will simply play 10-15 of their favorite songs, all in a row, just to help them relax. Primary Instrument: Guitar, since it’s the most mobile. I also bring small instruments for the patients to play, and I HappeningsPA.com

Most rewarding aspect: When a patient can let go of what’s bothering them and have some joy. When I can bring happiness into the room that wasn’t there before I got there, I’d say that is the best part of my job. Why music therapy? Originally, I received a bachelor’s in music education and taught in a high school. I kept seeing children with special needs in my classroom and thought, There must be more than I can do to help these kids. I enrolled in the music therapy program at Marywood and while I was there, the director suggested that I try working in hospice. I tried it out and stuck with it! Hometown & Current Residence: I grew up in Churchville, NY and have lived in Northeast PA since 2001. Favorite Part of Northeast PA: The weather! The winters here aren’t so bad and the summers are great. I was initially attracted to the wonderful park system in the area. There are wonderful things to do outside and plenty of time to do them. H February 2017

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mployees of Saber Healthcare strive to provide residents with quality medical care and support. Christina Quinnan, the Executive Director of Wyoming Manor, is no exception. Using her natural compassion and experience in communication sciences, Christina oversees daily operations and works to ensure that her residents receive top-notch care in a safe and comfortable atmosphere.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Penn State University Family: Married, with baby due July 2017 Hometown & Current Residence: Born and raised in Old Forge, PA; now live in Roaring Brook Twp. Why you chose to work in the healthcare field? I have experience in most departments, such as dietary, activities and supportive services. When the opportunity became available, I knew it 26

Most challenging aspects of your job? Saying goodbye to residents who need a higher level of care. It may be a job to some people, but the residents become like family to me. Most rewarding elements of your job? Knowing that you can make an impact in someone’s life, whether if it’s having a simple conversation or helping with a task that has become too complicated for a resident. Favorite part of working with Saber Healthcare? I work with a great team of people who are understanding and caring. Memorable experiences from your time at Wyoming Manor? Any time I see a resident smile, it makes the bad days seem a little bit brighter. Activities and events at Wyoming Manor: We have a variety of daily activities, such as bingo, baking, religious services, parties and socials. We take our residents on monthly trips for lunch, shopping, Hillside Farms and occasionally the casino. We also have a few entertainers each month. This past December we had a craft fair which catered toward the HappeningsPA.com

residents and their needs or holiday gifts. Common misconceptions about personal care centers: We occasionally get mistaken for a skilled nursing facility, which we are not. Our residents are independent and need minimal assistance; they come and go as they please and several drive or walk to local businesses. Most important aspect of your job? Staying within compliance of state regulations and making sure the needs of our residents are always met. What sets Saber Healthcare apart in the personal care field? In our area, Saber has several personal care homes and skilled nursing facilities. We work closely with each other to provide the best care for each resident and continuity of care. Each of our personal care homes has a unique personality and unique resident mix, so even though we are a large corporation, our personal care homes aren’t cookie cutter. Favorite restaurant: Avocado Sushi in Dunmore When I’m not at work: Shopping and spending time with family and friends. Favorite place (other than home): Vacation! H

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Fidelity Bank Ranks Among Top Community Banks in U.S.

auer Financial Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating firm recently announced that Fidelity Bank has been awarded a 5-Star rating for financial strength. This is the 11th consecutive quarter that Fidelity Bank has received a 5 Star, the highest possible ranking, based on financial data and earnings strength. Additionally, Fidelity Bank has been rated “recommended” which indicates either a 4 or 5 Star

the capital that regulators require, is profitable (or operating with a very small loss) and has kept its delinquent loans in check.

rating for 21 consecutive quarters. Bauer Financial rates all banks and credit unions on a zero-to-five star scale with 5stars being the strongest. A 5Star “Superior” rating indicates, among other things, that this institution has at least twice

Daniel J. Santaniello, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The strong results are reflective of Fidelity Banks commitment to building relationships and partnering with our clients to achieve financial success. We continue to increase deposits, loans, and non-interest income, while effectively managing expenses.”

Fidelity Bank Donates $120,000 to Diocese Scholarship Foundation Daniel J. These Santaniello donations recently preprovide sented the educational Diocese of options to Scranton’s low and Secretary of middle Development, income Jim Bebla families. with a check Each year, for $120,000 The in support of Diocese of The Diocese Scranton’s of Scranton Scholarship Scholarship Foundation Foundation. is able to L-R: Daniel J. Santaniello, Jim Belba, Salvatore R. DeFrancesco, Jr. and Eugene Walsh This donation provide more is part of the than 1,000 families with The EITC Program allows Pennsylvania Educational tuition awards. The Pennsylvania businesses, Improvement Tax Credit Scholarships are funded prisuch as Fidelity Bank, to Program (EITC). marily from business contrimake donations to eligible butions under the EITC. scholarship organizations. 28

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NATIONAL CAREGIVER’S DAY FEBRUARY 17TH

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ne of the greatest challenges in today’s world is planning for a financially secure retirement. With uncertainty over Social Security at an all-time high, Americans are starting to rely more heavily on their own resources to support their retirement plans. Whether you are just starting to save, wondering if you have enough saved, or not sure where to begin, thinking about retirement can be daunting. Fortunately, there are now many secure and reliable choices for retirement savings, including Individual Retirement Accounts or IRAs.

“IRAs are an easy and secure way to save for retirement on your own,” explains Wayne Bank’s Deposit Operations Officer, Kristine Malti. “A bonus is that IRAs also earn interest and compound the value of your savings, which means that the value of your IRA will increase well beyond the amount you initially deposited.”

Wayne Bank offers the following five tips:

leaving your IRA to unintended parties.

1. Explore Your Options: Look at both Traditional and Roth IRAs to find the best tax savings for you. Consider deferring taxes now with a Traditional IRA while you’re working, or pay taxes now and withdraw tax-free funds from your Roth IRA after you retire.

4. Keep Your Savings: There are rules (and possibly penalties) for withdrawing funds early from an IRA account. However, this can be a good motivator for maintaining your savings discipline and keeping you on track to achieve your retirement goals.

2. Contribute The Maximum Amount: If you are able to, always contribute the maximum allowed amount to your IRA every year: Check federal guidelines for the IRA maximum deposit limits in 2017.

5. Ask Questions: Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand something or are not receiving the answer you are looking for. Contact a financial professional to help you sort through your options.

3. Designate Beneficiaries: Make sure you have clearly named beneficiaries for your IRAs. Your beneficiary designation determines how your IRA assets will be distributed should you pass away. Naming a beneficiary will help alleviate the risk of

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30 Years Later I recently had the privilege of attending my 30th high school reunion. My husband, John Mackarey, and I graduated from Scranton Central High School Class of 1986. At the reunion we realized that we were just one of six couples who both graduated from the same class. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we share the stories of a few kids who met in high school and ended up becoming life partners. -Paula Rochon Mackarey Joe Gordon and Marie Flannelly Gordon

1992 Joe Gordon and Marie Flannelly shared the same group of friends in high school so they ended up spending a lot of time together and getting to know each other pretty well. They both enjoyed each other's company and shared so many fun times and laughs together.

They went their separate ways after graduation, but had a chance meeting in college that blossomed into a true relationship. Marie was from Minooka and attended South Scranton Intermediate School and Joe was from the East Scranton Hill Section and attended East Scranton Intermediate School. Joe and Marie took a trip to Cancun, Mexico with friends in the Summer of 1991 and Marie was surprised with a marriage proposal! The couple married October 24,1992 at St Joseph’s Church in Minooka and their reception was held at St Mary's Center. They honeymooned in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Joseph, 22, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh; Connor, 21, a junior at the University of Pittsburgh; Jack, 14, an eighth grader who keeps the Gordons very busy with all of his activities and basketball schedule! The Gordons will celebrate 25 years of marriage in October 2017. Their best tip for a good relationship? “When the hard times come, try to stay focused on what really matters, like your love, commitment to each other and your family.” The Gordons have made Quakertown, PA their home for the past 22 years. Joe is a graduate of Lackawanna College and owner of a sales and marketing consulting business. Marie is a graduate of The University of Scranton with a BSN in nursing. She took several years off to raise their family and accommodate Joe’s travel for work. As a family they enjoy vacationing together (especially in Cape May, NJ) and attending sporting events.

“Try to stay focused on what really matters”

The couple has three sons:

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Craig Waverka and Ellen Mullen airport she walked right past Craig (who she thought was in Texas) because she was looking for Jim to be there instead. That surprise led to their engagement that night.

1992 Craig Waverka and Ellen Mullen did not date in high school. Ellen thought Craig was really intelligent, tall and serious, and she knew that he wanted a career in the Air Force. Craig thought Ellen was smart and sarcastic and could make him laugh but she was dating one of his good friends so he considered her “off limits.”

Craig and Ellen married on Sept 12,1992 at Holy Cross Church where Ellen’s parents and both sets of her grandparents had also married. Their reception followed at the Scranton Cultural Center. They moved a day later to Seymour-Johnson Air Force base in North Carolina where Craig was stationed. The Waverkas have four children. Katie is a junior at Marywood University; Casey is a senior in high school. Luke is in fifth grade and Logan is in third-grade. After 25 years of marriage, the Waverka’s secret is this: “Have a sense of humor, shared interests, room for self-growth and great communication.” Craig went to Penn State

University and the University of Maryland, after serving six years of Air Force commitment time for ROTC scholarship. He has worked in the IT field in different capacities in both DC and Philadelphia areas. Ellen went to The University of Scranton, spent ten years in education, then returned to Misericordia University for a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She has worked in both pediatric and geriatric settings.

“Have a sense of humor, shared interests, room for self growth and great communication.” As a family, they would like to raise awareness for a few “invisible illnesses” that have significantly impacted their lives: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS/dysautonomia and Autism.

Craig went to South Scranton Intermediate and Ellen went to Nativity Catholic School before meeting up in high school at Scranton Central. They began dating in1989 when they ran into each other while they were both attending different universities. Later when Craig was in Texas attending Air Force Intelligence school and Ellen was still in Scranton, he had his soon-to-be best man (Jim) help him out with a proposal. Craig called Ellen to ask her to pick up his friend Jim at the airport. When Ellen got to the

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Paul Grabowski and Teresa Walsh 1993 Paul Grabowski and Teresa Walsh did not date in high school. They didn't even know each other, but ironically they “walked out together” on class day and have pictures to prove it! With a graduating class of over 300, this was not unusual. They officially “met” however, the year after high school when they were both on a trip to Wildwood with mutual

Central Class of 1986 graduate, Mary Beth (Pethick) Dastalfo, who also got married on the same day. The Walsh’s had their wedding reception at the After Five and honeymooned in the Bahamas. Three years later their son, Kyle, was born on April 20, 1996. Kyle is attending Lackawanna College as a Criminal Justice major and also works at the UPS store. Paul and Teresa’s daughter, Hayley, was born on July 12, 2001. Hayley is a sophomore at Scranton High. She likes to dance and is on the competition team at Scranton Dance Center. Paul is a physical education teacher at

"Love is a decision you make every day.” friends from high school. They began dating on that trip. Before arriving at Scranton Central High School, Paul went to South Scranton Intermediate School and Teresa attended East Scranton Intermediate. They married on Sept 25,1993 at St John the Evangelist Church (now closed). The priest there at the time, the late Father Kearney, told them in premarital counseling "Love is a decision you make every day.” “We have carried that with us,” the couple says. They had pictures taken at Lake Scranton, where they ran into another Scranton 34

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Tunkhannock Middle School and Teresa is an RN at Maximus Federal Services. The Walsh’s reside in Scranton and are all actively involved with The Grove Church in North Scranton.

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Dr. Scott Pettinato and Maggie McGoff

1997 In high school, Scott Pettinato and Maggie McGoff admitted to having a mutual affection and admiration of each other.

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They began dating in high school the summer before their senior year. Scott had attended North Scranton Intermediate School, while Maggie came to Scranton Central from Holy Rosary School. The couple dated for nine years (long distance) through college and Scott’s dental school. They became engaged on Labor Day of 1993 and married on November 5, 1997 in Holy Rosary Church, Scranton. A

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reception followed at the Holiday Inn in Dunmore and the couple honeymooned in Negril Jamaica. The Pettinatos have two

“Communicate and be best friends.” sons. Matt is 20 years old, and is a sophomore at Penn State, Altoona, studying business/entrepreneurship. His interests lie in lacrosse and cars. Their second son, Cameron, is 16 years old and is a sophomore at Abington Heights High School. Cameron is into running and playing the piano. The couple says that a key to their long-term relationship lies in communication and in being best friends. Scott is a dentist in Scranton and Maggie is a homemaker. They make their home in Clarks Summit and spend their free time traveling, entertaining, cooking and watching movies.

Patrick Monahan and Jackie Kishel Monahan tary. The couple says that the military made the family stronger, despite the separations. It taught the entire family about service to a greater cause, putting others before self, a never quit attitude and individual and family resilience. “As a family, we’ve survived multiple deployments since 9/11, a few other extended separations for long-term military assignments where it wasn’t practical to uproot the family and move, and all the ups and downs that come with military life,” says Pat.

famous military leaders), as family. After 25 years of marriage here are their tips for having a strong marriage: “Fight, but don’t go to bed without making up. Allow time to cool off before discussing what really went wrong. Learn to lean on each other. Through much of life, we have been strong together, which is easy in the good times. But we had some very trying experiences early in the marriage that drew us closer and really taught us what was important in life. Pat’s dad died about two months after the wedding. We had another three-month separation while Pat attended Officer Basic Course at Ft. Benning about a year later. And we lost our first born daughter to a heart defect when she was 4 months old. These experiences taught us that there will be times that seem bleak or that feel like the world is against you, but you

“Fight, but don’t go to bed without making up.”

1992 Pat Monahan and Jackie Kishel began dating the winter of their sophomore year at Scranton Central High School. Their first date didn’t go so well, but somehow they made it to a second date which ended even worse, with Pat accidentally slamming Jackie’s finger in a car door. But once they made it through the first two rough dates, they were together all the time. The couple laughs, “We can’t remember the rest, it was 30 years ago!” What they do remember is that Pat left for Fort Benning, GA for Army Basic Training the day after graduation.

St. Paul’s Church in Scranton was the site of their May 9, 1992 wedding, with a reception following at St. Mary’s Center. Pat and Jackie’s son, Patrick was born in 1996. He is currently a sophomore at East Stroudsburg University; their daughter Maura, age 18 (born 1999), is currently a senior at North Pocono High School. The couple also counts their fur babies, two boxers, Rudder and Mosby (both named after

Pat came to Scranton Central from St. Paul’s in Green Ridge, while Jackie arrived from North Scranton Intermediate School. The couple became engaged while still in college but decided to wait until after graduation to get married. Pat took a job and moved to the Baltimore area right after college graduation in 1991. The geographic separations continued, since Pat travelled extensively with his civilian job and his role in the mili36

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can get through it all as long as you work through it as a couple and turn toward each other, not away from each other. Regarding life in general they try to live by this philosophy: “In general, be the positive, living example of moral values, especially when nobody is looking – because someone is always looking or listening.” Talk to children as early as they show the ability to understand the concepts. Be the example for them, don’t parent in abstention or let them wander through life failing because you are too busy with your own life. Show them that positive thoughts

and actions often result in positive consequences. Pat is a civil engineer, and is currently the Chief of Facilities Engineering at Tobyhanna Army Depot. He continues a dual-career in the Army National Guard, and is currently completing a master’s program at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Jackie is a pediatric nurse working at Pediatrics of Northeast PA. The Monahans reside in Spring Brook, PA.

John Mackarey and Paula Rochon

2003 John Mackarey arrived at Scranton Central from the East side and I arrived from the North. We met in an 11th grade math class but travelled our separate roads following graduation. Twelve years later John knew I was going to be at a business mixer at Amici's restaurant and showed up to ask if I would publish a listing about his church's festival. I assured him that if he faxed it to my 38

office we would indeed publish it. But, he suggested that we discuss it over lunch. That lunch turned into a first dinner date which took an unusual twist as we ended in the ER coming to the aid of a friend. Many dates later eventually led to a surprise engagement dinner at the Crystal Lake Hotel. We married on August 9, 2003 at an historic, country church in Waverly, followed by a celebration at the Scranton Country Club. We honeymooned in Cape Cod and the New England region. Our daughter, Madeleine, was born on February 25, 2008. HappeningsPA.com

John and I are both at our same careers, with over 20 years at Happenings Magazine and New York Life respectively. We enjoy our frequent extended family get togethers. Since our first date (which ended in a hospital) I have learned the value of John's favorite quote, "One Day at a Time" and the example of my late father's wisdom: "Pray More, Worry Less." H

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SPOTLIGHT on Sofia Mansurova, M.D., M.F.T.

Marriage, Family and Sex Therapist, Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D. & Associates, Inc.

ased in three locations, Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D. & Associates delivers integrated and holistic healing services to a diverse range of clients. Dr. Sofia Mansurova works with couples to foster greater communication skills, overcome personal hurdles and increase overall quality of life. Along with a medical degree, Dr. Mansurova has received certification in sex therapy and havening therapy. She is also a certified international therapist/ facilitator in PREPARE/ ENRICH for couples and families and a cognitivebehavioral therapist.

Education: Bachelors of Science, Psychology major, cum laude, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA MFT, Masters in science, Marriage and Family therapy, Sex therapy track, magna cum laude, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA MD, General Medicine, with specialization in Psychiatry, summa cum laude, Volgograd State Medical University, Russia Doctor of Psychology candidate, Psy.D, California Southern University, Irvine, CA Why did you choose to work in your field? I have a 40

long history in helping and serving people, stemming from my personal background. Both my paternal and maternal sides are all medical doctors, going five generations back. Benefits of couples’ therapy: Couples therapy helps partners to shift their communication from facts to meaning. It opens the possibility for insightful dialogue that captures the multidimensionality of relationships between partners, including trust, forgiveness, honesty, betrayal and love. In couples’ therapy, the unit of treatment is not just the individual person and the couple; it is the set of relationships in which the person is surrounded. Positive changes in one person significantly affects one’s social groups and dynamics. How frequently do you meet with most couples? I work with couples on a weekly basis. I always include joint and individual sessions and create a strict boundary of keeping all information from the individual sessions confidential, unless the partner asks for my assistance in helping him/her in expressing certain issues to the other partner. The purpose of individual sessions is to provide a HappeningsPA.com

private space in which each partner can resolve his/her individual traumatic experiences and dilemmas. The goal will be to process individual scars, including childhood scars, that negatively impact them the course of the couple’s relationship, as well to encourage each partner to slowly share and work together as a team through those hurdles. Most common issues in couples’ therapy: Extramarital affairs, inability to trust, inability to express vulnerability, miscommunication of personal feelings and a large dose of assuming what is happening in partner’s head, without asking any questions and allowing resentments to grow. How do you combat these common issues? I focus on affect regulation and the creation of secure connecFebruary 2017

tions that foster resilience. Couples therapy is particularly applicable to couples whose relationships are impacted by traumatic experiences, stress and trust issues. In addition, I try to make them aware of each other’s internal experiences and feeling each other’s hurt and struggle, leading them to “step in each other’s shoes”. I also help to emphasize the couple’s strengths and positive behaviors, foster productive communication, attend to both problems in speaking and “active listening” skills and foster the couple’s healthy love language and intimacy. Most rewarding part of counseling couples: It is the utmost privilege to gain couple’s trust and permission that allows me to help them in exploring and examining their relationship. Couples therapy helps couples examine their relationship on dimensions found to be important to relationship health. Also, I believe that through therapy, couples acquire the ability to communicate their feelings assertively and openly model healthy communication to their children, family members and friends. This correspondently allows them to have freedom and assertiveness February 2017

in expressing their vulnerabilities and struggles. Techniques used during a therapy session: My first session always employ the use of family and sex genograms that help me gain an insight on each member of the couple. Using these, I start building an open and intimate environment for our couples sessions. I usually implement conflict resolution tools, identification of most critical issues, assertive communication exercises, mapping of couples’ relationships and scoping personality exercises. As my experience shows, assigning couples’ and individual homework gives cou-

ples permission to invest more time and dedication in their relationships with themselves and each other. What signs in a couple’s everyday life could indicate that therapy would be HappeningsPA.com

helpful? There are no signs that dictate who does or does not belong in couples’ therapy treatment. I believe any couple would profit from exploring their relationship, sharing their struggles and fears, understanding and appreciating each partner’s roles and input. What is the most common misconception about counseling couples? That couples therapy is the last resort before separation or divorce and, it is aimed to keep partners together. Couples therapy serves each partner equally in gaining an insight to self-schema, dynamics, perceptions and establishing assertive communicational

skills, but it doesn’t make the couple stay together no matter what. Couples therapy encourages healthy relationships between partners, including separations and divorces. H –Megan Kane

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The Giving Key is one-of-a-kind necklace that turns your key horizontally where your word is infinite from end to end. The Never Ending Necklace features a 24â&#x20AC;? chain. Retail: $39.98 Available at: Everything Natural, Clarks Summit

Beautiful bracelets and rings, handmade from vintage silverware. Makes a perfect gift for your sweetheart. Retail: Bracelets $25, rings $15. Available at: Fly Me Home, Pittston

Your valentine will love Boutique Libertina's handmade jewelry inspired by antiquity and whimsy. Whether she loves Vintage, Steampunk or Victorian you're sure to find the perfect piece. Retail: from $5-$26 Available at: On & On, Scranton

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Engaging couples for 26 years! For quality, value and an educational experience, stop in and talk to Ron, a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America. 228 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania racowatchandjewelry.com (570) 826-1087

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D Andy Gavin’s Eatery & PubNow offering an expanded menu with weekly specials. Open for lunch Sunday through Sunday starting at noon. 21 beers now on tap with a large microbrew bottle selection. Stop in and catch your favorite NFL game in high definition all season long. 1392 N. Washington Ave. Scranton. 570-346-8864 www.andygavins.com

Angelo’s Italian RistoranteArt deco inspired restaurant. Specializing in Italian Cuisine in a relaxed, professional atmosphere. Nightly features include fresh seafood directly from the Fulton Fish Market perfectly paired with expansive wine and signature martini list. Serving dinner TueSat at 5 p.m. and lunch on Fridays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 570-880-7173 www.angelosnepa.com.

Camelot Restaurant & InnExperience our beautiful English Tudor-style restaurant and inn, cozy fireplaces and spacious patio with tiki bar! Combining classic cuisine with a contemporary flair, our chef offers nightly dinner specials, the area’s largest Tapas Tuesday menu, Sunday Brunch and catered special events. Open daily 11 a.m-10 p.m. 570-585-1430. camelotrestaurantandinn.com

Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood- A family tradition since 1887. Casual fine dining in downtown Scranton. USDA prime steaks & fresh seafood. Dinner dress code. Mon - Thur. 11:30 a.m.

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to 9 p.m. Fri - Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Sunday. Offering outdoor dining, delivery & catering. Two private dining rooms available for special events. 301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 570-955-5290. www.carlvonluger.com

Coccetti's A Restaurant & Bakery- Breakfast and lunch are served in this restaurant's warm and cozy atmosphere. Enjoy one of the daily specials, which include baked stuffed French toast, soup of the day, and a unique salad. Homemade baked goods available to eat in or take home. Try a chocolate fudge brownie, cake by the slice, a linzer tart or any of the other treats offered. Tuesday - Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 7a.m.- noon. 1124 Main St, Peckville.570-489-4000. Look for the house with the green awning!

Coney Island LunchA 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. Open Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-6:30 p.m. 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-961-9004. www.texas-wiener.com.

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The Dock on WallenpaupackLunch and dinner are served on the covered deck overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. Live music accompanies dinner on Fridays and Sundays during summer. 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. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11 a.m. Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily happy hour; over 20 microbrew beers on draft. Weekend live entertainment. Dinner fare includes prime steaks, fresh seafood, salads, burgers and more! 1492 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-6505.

French Manor- See ad page 53 La Tonalteca- See ad page 53 Le Manhattan BistroMore than your foodly, friendly, Frenchly restaurant in NEPA. It's authentic French food with a touch of Paris, a touch of New York City and extra love. Located in a century-old building in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Join us for dinner & Sunday brunch. Private rooms available for large parties. 268 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. www.lemanhattanbistro.com 570-706-9588

Palazzo 53- Our restaurant offers a simple, fresh, modern approach to traditional Italian cuisine. We feature 25 wines by the glass, unique cocktails and

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desserts made on premise. Enjoy Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Tues-Fri., seasonal outdoor dining and entertainment each month. Open for dinner at 5 Tues-Sat. www.Palazzo 53.com, Follow us on Facebook. 570-299-7571.

Savory Maza Lebanese Cuisine- Enjoy and indulge in a variety of fresh homemade vegetarian and meat meals plus daily specials such as Koussa, Hashweh, Ahi Tuna kabobs, kibbee nayeh and more. Dine in or take out. 570-969-2666. www.savorymaza.com

Settlers Inn- See ad page 7 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

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Stone Bridge Inn & Restaurant- Quaint European village nestled on a hilltop, surrounded by rolling countryside – discover Northeast PA’s best-kept secret! Excellent cuisine in a casual atmosphere, multi-level tavern & patio with entertainment. Weddings, private parties, reunions. Serving dinner Wed.-Sun. I-81, Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale. 570-679-9500. www.stone-bridge-inn.com

Terra Preta Restaurant- Farm to table dining. Inspired seasonal menu. Fresh local food, homemade breads and desserts. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options. Cold-pressed juices. Full service bar featuring craft cocktails. On and off site food and bar catering. Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 4-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 4-10:30 p.m.

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222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Free Parking. 570-871-4190. www.loveterrapreta.com

Velma's on Sand Spring Chef owned and operated. Velma's is back! Enjoy simple yet delicious meals in a cozy setting in the Poconos. Full service bar. Three dining rooms. Open Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fantastic Sunday Brunch with live music 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 230 Sand Spring Rd.,Cresco. 570-595-9442.

Vincenzo’s- Enjoy casual dining featuring New York style pizza, homemade pastas and a special monthly menu focusing on local ingredients & seasonal produce. Catering services on & off premises. Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11a.m.-11 p.m. Closed Sunday. 131 North Main Ave., Scranton. vincenzosscranton.com (570) 347-1060.

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Mixing it Up with Area Chefs

A LOOK AT WHAT’S HOT IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Bill Hughes

Coney Island Lunch, Scranton Hometown? Scranton Where were you trained? Here at Coney Island itself, 16 years hands-on training Who’s your professional inspiration? Guy Fieri of the television show, “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives” What made you decide to become a chef? It was something I happened to fall into. I’ve loved it ever since. What dish are you/your restaurant known for? Texas wieners and burgers Describe the dining experience at Coney Island Lunch? ‘50s trend, casual, family oriented. People come in, have a great time and enjoy good music.

Bernie Ozovek

Bogey’s Restaurant at Shadowbrook Resort, Tunkhannock Hometown? Born in Duryea, Pa. Have resided in Harvey’s Lake, Pa. for the last 22 years. Where were you trained? The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY while working in professional kitchens. Who’s your professional inspiration? Daniel Boulud. What made you decide to become a chef? I grew up as a “latch key” child while both parents worked full time. I decided to surprise them by making dinner. The rest is history.

What food trends do you think will be popular in 2017? Hopefully Texas Wieners! What’s your personal favorite dish to eat? Texas wieners with everything on it What do you think sets your restaurant apart? Menus are simple and easy to choose. Our friendly staff. What restaurant is on your bucket list to enjoy as a patron? Ruth Chris What makes an unforgettable meal? Friendly staff, nice, comfortable atmosphere. Everyone has their own idea of wat they want, so we try to accommodate but can’t please everyone.

What dish are you/your restaurant known for? While we serve a variety of dishes, our soups and sauces are all made from 'stocks' prepared from scratch in the traditional manner. How would you describe the dining experience at your restaurant? Casual with a culinary flair. What food trends do you think will be popular in 2017? Trends vary from region to region and coast to coast. In this region I believe using local resources for ingredients cooked in a health conscious manner will be successful. How will your menu reflect the trends? We will be rolling out a new menu in the

spring with many dishes reflecting that concept. What’s your personal favorite dish to eat? Believe it or not I could eat pizza a couple of times a week. What sets your restaurant apart? We have seasonal outdoor seating serving our regular menu plus creative specials daily. What makes an unforgettable meal? Using quality ingredients prepared with a variety of classical cooking methods.

Patrick Salvaggio

Vincenzo’s Pizza, Scranton Hometown? West Scranton Where were you trained? I received an associate’s degree in culinary arts from Keystone College in 2002. Who’s your professional inspiration? Farmers. Although I will often be inspired by what some cutting edge chefs are doing, for me it constantly comes back to the ingredients they are working with, and without passionate farmers, good food couldn’t exist. What made you decide to become a chef? As a child I used to watch Martin Yan and Julia Child on PBS and they fascinated me, and later in life I think I was drawn to the creative element of cooking. What dish are you/your restaurant known for? Obviously the pizza is great, Vince is the most passionate person I’ve ever met when it comes to pizza, but the specials menu that we put out every month is my passion. I try to focus on fresh, seasonal, local ingredients, and I try to get people out of their comfort zone a little bit by introducing them to new flavors in a familiar way. How would you describe the dining experience at your restaurant? February 2017

Patrick published a cookbook called "What's the Occasion,” which is available at www.Amazon.com We are a pretty casual place. I can take my 3-year-old son here for a slice of pizza, but it’s also comfortable, so it’s a great place for a family dinner or a date. What food trends do you think will be popular in 2017? Over the last few years, I’ve seen salads become rock stars, with the marketing of greens like Brussels sprouts,

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kale, etc. as well as a variety of ancient grains that are becoming popular. I also think the trend of fresh food and local produce is here to stay, which is great for chefs. How will your menu reflect the trends? The specials menu will be heavily influenced by industry trends. I’m a real believer in trying new things, so anytime I get to cook with something that hasn’t come through the restaurant yet, I get pretty pumped. What’s your personal favorite dish to eat? I love our beef ravioli, but if it’s my day off, I love anything that comes out of my backyard barbecue smoker.

What do you think sets your restaurant apart? The staff. From the dishwashers, line cooks, pizza guys, counter help to the waitstaff– we are all family. Vince and I are constantly challenging each other to become better. About a year ago we weren’t happy with the quality of ravioli we were getting from a company that we carried for years. After trying some other brands, we couldn’t find what we were looking for. Now all ravioli, and manicotti are made, by hand, in house. And that is our thought process. Go to work each day being proud of the food you are serving, even if it is more work. Our monthly specials, I believe, really sets us apart from other restaurants in our sector. It allows us to try some things on a short-term basis, and hopefully gives the diner a feel of seasonality in northeast Pa. What restaurant/dining destination is on your bucket list to enjoy as a patron? Alinea, in Chicago and Franklin Barbeque in Austin, TX What makes an unforgettable meal? Bread. Without it, it shouldn’t be called a meal. Great company and conversation. Great aroma, a smell can transport you to a specific time and place, and a great aroma will make you revisit that same meal over and over again.

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Executive Chef, The French Manor, South Sterling Hometown? Moscow, PA Where were you trained? Johnson and Wales University Who’s your professional inspiration? Thomas Keller What made you decide to become a chef? I fell in love with culinary arts while going to school and cooking professionally. But the person who really inspired me to go on to culinary school was the first chef I worked under at the French Manor, Chef Scott Killiany. What dish are you/your restaurant 50

known for? The French Manor Signature dish is always a variation of the “Surf and Turf.” Right now we are serving a Grilled Rib-Eye Filet, Lobster Tail, Butternut Squash, Thyme Roasted Smashed Potato, Porcini Demi Glacé. How would you describe the dining experience at your restaurant? A picturesque mountaintop retreat providing the perfect destination for fine French cuisine. The combination of French architecture and refined, yet unpretentious service, allows me to offer guests the classic French cuisine with the finest quality ingredients, along with a similarly intense focus on impeccable guest service. What food trends do you think will be

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popular in 2017? People will be looking for more farm-to-table and healthy food options. How will your menu reflect the trends? I will use more locally sourced food when available. I recently did a food show on the Chef’s Kitchen in conjunction with Saint Luke’s Hospital. The theme was healthy fare dining. The dish that I made on the show is currently on my new menu as a great, tasty and healthy option to choose. What’s your personal favorite dish to eat? I love all seafood, but my favorite is probably scallops. Although something braised like short ribs is my weakness, I never pass up scallops. What sets your restaurant apart? The French Manor is the only four-diamond restaurant in Northeast PA. We have maintained this designation for 13 consecutive years now! It takes not only skill and vision to put my own twist on French cuisine, but also the talented and professional dining room staff to elegantly serve my dishes to our customers. I appreciate all of our staff’s hard work and dedication to continue our high four-diamond standards. What restaurant/dining destination is on your bucket list to enjoy as a patron? The French Laundry and Alinea.

Donna Fitzgerald Vannan Terra Preta, Scranton

Hometown? I grew up on a farm outside of Hobart, in Tasmania, Australia. Where were you trained? I didn't attend culinary school, I mainly learned at different kitchens and from different people I have met and worked with. I am also an avid reader of cookbooks and blogs, so the internet has been a handy tool in learning about things I did not have direct access to. Professional inspiration? Chefs such as Suzanne Goin of Lucques, Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy, (one of my favorite restaurants), Anthony Bourdain, Thomas Keller, David Chang and Christina Tosi of February 2017

What makes an unforgettable meal? I like to take a few ingredients and highlight them. Rather than having a bunch of ingredients masking each other. Service is also a huge part of the dining experience, everything has to come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Momofuku and Milk Bar fame, Terry Glover, baker extraordinaire at the London Book Review Cakeshop, Marcus Samuelson of Red Rooster, Jacques Pépin, Eric Ripert. I could go on and on. What made you decide to become a chef? I have always loved cooking and creating. I loved watching and spending time with my mother in the kitchen when I was small. In my late teens and early 20s I was in a band in Sydney, and we cooked huge vegan feasts before our shows for everyone in the band and people coming to watch us. It was such a sense of community and celebration, and also a chance to educate people about good, healthy food and the path food takes from the farm to the plate.

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How will your menu reflect the trends? I change my menu seasonally, with emphasis on what products are locally available. We will highlight products from our Pennsylvania partners, and at the same time do dishes that are innovative and thought provoking. We are focusing a lot on pickling and preserving food, harvested when in season, and delving into the world of sous vide cooking, which is a new, exciting area for me personally. Personal favorite dish to eat? Fresh baked bread served warm with honey.

What dish are you/your restaurant known for? I think my curries are well known. Maybe popcorn grits, vegan lasagna. Definitely pavlova, which is a decadent and scrumptious Australian dessert. Describe the dining experience at Terra Preta? Fantastic, I hope! Healthy, thoughtful, delicious. I think that we are a lot more than people expect. We have something for everyone. Many people think that we are a vegetarian or vegan restaurant, or that vegetables are not that exciting, but we have a bit of everything. We work with wonderful local farmers and butchers to bring the freshest and finest local products available, so hopefully people's experience at Terra Preta is superb. What food trends do you think will be popular in 2017? Even more emphasis on local and sustainable food. People want to know what is in their food, where it comes from, how it is grown and raised. People are starting to think more about health and how food can be a major part of that. At the same time, it needs to be delicious, inventive and on point with current trends. Diners and restaurants are looking for more than just a meal. I feel like they are thoughtful about where they are spending their money, and what it is they are consuming. 52

What do you think sets your restaurant apart? The care and consideration put into every aspect of what we serve. I strongly believe in the importance of knowing where your food comes from and how it is raised. I believe that seafood and meat needs to be both sustainable and humanely raised. I try to visit as many farms and butchers that we work with as I can, to build relationships and I think it is my responsibility as a chef to do my due diligence in knowing where the products I serve come from. There are so many fantastic farmers and artisans in this area, and I really try and focus on supporting them. I am raising my family here and I am proud to be part of such a great, vibrant food community. We are just trying to do something unique and delicious to share with people, whether they are dining out for hunger, business, pleasure, celebration.....anything. What restaurant/dining destination is on your bucket list to enjoy? Moina Homestead in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, French Laundry and Manressa in California, 11 Madison and Babu Ji, NYC and probably most of all, one of my Mum's dinners. What makes unforgettable meal? Time to enjoy it. The love of the people you are dining with. The environment you are surrounded by. An unforgettable meal can be a bowl of tomato soup and buttered toast if it is in the right place, with the right people at the right time.

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Who’s your professional inspiration? I watched Graham Kerr (Galloping Gourmet) Chef Tell and Julia Child and they inspired me to be a professional chef along with books by Pierre Franey, Jacques Pepin and of course my favorite and mentor Paul Prudhomme, who taught me to look for the purpose that any chef has when creating a dish.

Cooper’s Seafood House, Scranton & Pittston

What made you decide to become a chef? All of the above mentioned people. I had an engineering degree, commercial pilot’s license and when it came down to it I was most happy cooking, creating and sweating in the kitchen. What’s your restaurant known for? Bisque of crab soup, quality seafood and also Cajun dishes, which were inspired by my mentor Paul Prudhomme.

Hometown? Scranton Where were you trained? Initially, at home at the feet of my Mom who was an eclectic cook that not only did typical American food but did classic French with all of the different types of foods that would be considered strange in most households. Brains in brown butter, veal chops with the kidney attached. Mealtime was somewhat of an adventure in our house. I also was tutored by a remarkable Italian chef, Vincent Tarentino, who studied at Escoffier, could speak a plethora of languages and was an idol to a young boy trying to learn the kitchen. Also working under another remarkable chef Louis Makar who taught me the importance of fresh, clean and constant attention to detail. I studied at Luzerne Community College, did courses at CIA, Cornell and a smattering of advanced training all over the East Coast with one unforgettable training session in the white mountains of Vermont. But I think that my passion for reading and learning is what helped me most. 54

Describe the dining experience at Cooper’s: Casual, with a little extra time needed to peruse the halls with our large collection of memorabilia. We have a great selection of fresh soups, appetizers, fresh seafood and a beer list second to none. We pride ourselves on great food and reasonable prices, and of course great homemade desserts. What food trends will be popular in 2017? I think that it will reflect what we saw in 2016, with an abundance of comfort foods being popular, fried foods have increased in popularity, which have not been as popular since the ‘50s and ‘60s. I think that the desire for non GMO foods and farm-to-table will increase as people become more aware of the environment and the part we play in it. How will your menu reflect the trends? We try to offer what the public wants although we will continue to offer our standard seafood items. Monthly items will reflect what we think the public wants .I would love to see less fried foods being popular, but comfort foods are what they are. What’s your personal favorite dish to eat? As I love so many foods and will eat anything (I could do the Andrew Zimmern

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show with Bizarre Foods) if I had to choose one dish it would probably be fresh soft shell crabs sautéed with fresh garlic shallots in sweet butter over a bed of basmati and wild rice with some fresh cabbage slaw infused with shredded radish and root vegetables.

are rewarded for outstanding dishes.

What sets your restaurant apart? The fact that not only is it a family business but we have so many family involved and we all get along. We work together to bring great food and a memorable dining experience to the diner who chooses our restaurant. We are partnered with the Everhart Museum and do many charitable events and it is almost a museum experience when checking out our many items of memorabilia. We have the ability to change the menu at a moment’s notice and are not locked into corporate regulations. Chefs are encouraged to be creative and

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What restaurant/dining destination is on your bucket list to enjoy? I have always wanted to try Emeril Lagasse's in New Orleans, and there is a little restaurant in Charleston, SC called Jestine’s that I hear is fabulous. What makes an unforgettable dining experience? An unforgettable meal has many components one is attitude of the diner, second is pleasant atmosphere and third is superb ingredients blended together correctly, not too much food not too little– a fine balance. And for most experienced diners I think a good wine pairing or beer pairing will also help to create a memorable meal. Of course it needs the perfect ending which can be as simple as a petite dish of spumoni, a B&B cordial or a great cup of coffee.

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Andy Gavin’s, Scranton Hometown? Old Forge Where were you trained? I received much of my training from friends who are very well known local chefs. I also taught myself many things as I went through my career. The best way to learn is to simply carry a passion and execute anything you do with great care. Who’s your professional inspiration? Chefs that go to work every day and work 70 hours a week holding an interest and true love for what they do every day that really inspires me. What made you decide to become a chef? Since I was young I had a strong interest in cooking. I’ve always had a passion for food and it’s more than just food. Everything I create is an idea, a thought, a dream and it’s my job to take these things and turn them to reality, which is what really makes being a chef so amazing. What dish are you/your restaurant known for? Our Dudewich. It’s an amazing sandwich consisting of our toasted homemade Vienna bread, shaved beef tenderloin cooked in a delicious bourbon glaze, sharp cheddar cheese and frizzled onions, served on top of a bed of homemade fries. Describe the dining experience at Andy Gavin’s? Relaxed. You walk in and instantly feel comfortable and welcomed. We expect our customers to feel like part of our family and we take pride in the relationships we have with them. 56

What food trends do you think will be popular in 2017? Higher end bar cuisine. The big thing now seems to be that perfect burger or perfect cheesesteak made with some unique meat and served with the best homemade sides. I can really see this food being huge for this year and several more to come. How will your menu reflect the trends? We tend to buy the best of ingredients and put a ton of time and care into everything we do. That, along with all of our from-scratch recipes, allows us to really compete and rank as a very good gastropub type destination. Personal favorite dish to eat? I’m always mixing it up and trying new things, but one of my favorite things to eat would just have to be a very good burger. I’m pretty content with a nice Wagyu beef on a homemade bun, topped with a

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have come from there, it would be great to see where they came from in their home elements.

What sets your restaurant apart? Our willingness to try new things. Every week we have different things on our menu at customers’ requests or just because we came up with something that I think would be cool and different.

What makes an unforgettable meal? To make something amazing that the customer will like means bringing together many different ideas and includes everyone involved with the meal. The customer is going to have an expectation, the serving staff will have a way of presenting it, the owner and management need to make sure the atmosphere and feel of the restaurant are right as the chef puts all of these things together to create something that is truly unforgettable.

What restaurant/dining destination is on your bucket list to enjoy? I’d really like to make it to Italy one day. So many classic dishes

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Settlers Hospitality, Hawley Hometown – Mifflinburg, PA AND Los Angeles, CA

I’m a natural outsider and kitchens are filled with people just like me, so it felt comfortable in that way. What dish is your restaurant known for? The Toffee Pudding. Our restaurant is overall known

Where were you trained? Studying under many great chefs in Southern California Who’s your professional inspiration? I can’t say I have one chef or mentor who inspires me constantly, but I draw inspiration from peers now– guys that I came up with that are still in the life and putting out amazing dishes. I think “I was beside that guy when we were nobodys” so sometimes I’ll reach out to them when I need a flame of inspiration and see what they are playing with in the kitchen. And sometimes they will do the same with me. We support and inspire each other. I also draw inspiration from chefs that work for me– they have strong aspirations and their passion helps strengthen my own. What made you decide to become a chef? I read Culinary Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. December2017 February 2016

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for our farm to table cuisine and we’re thrilled to work with our local farm partners like Dave Nonnemacher, Mountain Dell Farm, Lato Sud Farm, Forks Farm and many others.

hours ago or a 50 pound butternut squash or a vegetable that literally no one besides our farmer grows within 500 miles- that’s setting us apart with our farm to table cuisine.

Describe the dining experience at your restaurant? 10 years ago when I moved here my sous chef and I came up with the phrase “Country Sophisticated” to try and communicate the type of dishes we wanted to create. I think it still holds true.

What restaurant/dining destination is on your bucket list to enjoy? French Laundry. I don’t care what people say since Keller isn’t in the kitchen everyday. The place launched American cuisine to the world.

What food trends will be popular in 2017? People want to know where their food is coming from, and that is only going to get stronger. Whether it’s true or not people are afraid of eating things they think will harm their health.

What makes an unforgettable meal? I just don’t believe that you can fuss with the dishes so much that you lose the element of the unexplainable in the flavors. I’ll give an example: When you think about your favorite dish that you make yourself, there is some part of it that isn’t necessarily pretty, but you love. Maybe it’s the crust around a mac and cheese or another casserole you make. Maybe it’s the slightly burnt edge of your favorite steak. Maybe it’s the cake batter that’s on the beater when you make a cake! Either way chances are it’s not pretty, but it tastes amazing to you. To make an unforgettable meal we couldn’t sum all the parts up here – literally hundreds of thousands of books have been written about that! What I can say is that you can’t let the form or presentation take over so far that you lose the carnal, elemental pleasure of eating. H

How will your menu reflect the trends? We have been ahead of this one for a long time, we are always doing our best to source from sustainable farms and support the truly passionate people that run them. Without those people and those farms, we truly wouldn’t be a special place to eat. Our partnership is deep. What’s your personal favorite dish to eat? Old recipes. The older I get the more interest I have in “the way they used to do it. What sets The Settlers Inn apart? I really think it is the ingredients. We have great chefs and cooks here, but honestly lots of places do. When we get a Zucchini Flower that was picked literally a few 58

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or a little over two years, Terra Preta Food and Drink, located in downtown Scranton, has provided guests with a nutritious alternative. The restaurant’s name means “black Earth” and is indicative of the large variety of farm-to-table foods, which include locally sourced produce, dairy and meats. "We're considered a new American restaurant," said Patricia Nieves, who owns Terra Preta with her husband of nine years, Greg Nieves.

Terra Preta receives foods and ingredients from many farms in Northeast PA. Fullers Overlook Farm, located in Waverly, provides many of the eggs, beets, root vegeta-

and honey); Creamworks bles, potatoes, chicken and Creamery in Waymart (milk and pork. "We're proud to be able heavy cream); Salem Mountain to provide the demands for Farm in Waymart (squash and them," said Liz Krug, owner of carrots.) the farm. "We appreciate Terra Preta. I Head Chef think it just Donna We put 100 percent in helps the what we do here…We Vannan prelocal food pares the want people to have a foods so economy and people fantastic and memo- that they being able are not only rable experience… to get the good for And they will leave freshest you, they really full-filled. ingredients taste good around." as well. Rowland PA Produces in Falls, "Good food can be delicious Pa offers most of the salad and fun and exciting," said greens, kale, and microDonna. "It's not this idea that if greens. Terra Preta also works you are going to eat healthy with the Lackawaxen Farm food that it's boring or tasteCompany (Honesdale) to less." Greg, Patricia and Donna acquire goods from Far Away research all of the ingredients Farms in Honesdale (garlic to determine the health bene-

fits. Navy beans, in the duck entree, relieve arthritis. The Ginger tumeric balsamic dressing used in the kale salad has anti-inflammatory properties. Flax has hemp, which is good for digestion. Patricia realized food is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle when she had health issues, which influenced her to change her eating habits. When she made better choices for food, her immune system boosted and she was 60 60

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lacking in the area and in 2014 opened for business. The décor includes repurposed tables and chairs. There is a small dining room, which also serves as an art gallery. A few of the staff members display artworks in that room for First Friday Scranton. Donna's husband DJ Honeyman Lightning spins records for musical entertainment on First Friday. able to get off her medication. "That's why we are so thoughtful and passionate about what we're doing," she said. Terra Preta serves cold-press juice blended with both fruits and vegetables. The green lemonade contains pear, kale, celery, cucumber, and lemon. Smoothies include Bunny Love, which is comprised of carrots, bananas and almond milk.

bles mashed in a patty. The Marine Stewardship Council monitors the seafood for quality and condition."It goes back to us buying high-quality food all the time," said Greg. "We're all about giving people the best quality."

The menu changes every season. In summer, the menu features more fruits and veggies. During winter, meat dishes are highlighted. J & W Quality Meats, a meat farm in Moscow, PA, recently partnered with Terra Preta to supply steaks and ground beef from their grass-fed cattle. J & W Meats also provides pasteurized pork for the restaurant’s pork bellies and pork buns.

Specialty dishes include charcuterie boards, which are samples of a little bit of everything, including meats and cheeses served on wooden boards. Charcuterie boards are shareable. "We really want people to get involved with making food part of the conversation when they come in," said Patricia.

The menu also includes exotic fish including Argentine red shrimp and barramundi. Barramundi is a sea bass from Donna’s birthplace– Australia. It is served with mashed root vegetables called bubble and squeak, an English dish of root vegeta-

Prior to opening Terra Preta, Greg and Patricia worked with Patricia's father Robert Dickert at his restaurants– Great Uncle Peter's Steakhouse in Clarks Summit and Carl Von Luger's Steak and Seafood in Scranton. Patricia knew a farm-to-table restaurant was

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Terra Preta prides itself on quality and hospitality. The servers go through training to be able to tell customers the ingredients of the dishes they order. "We put 100 percent in what we do here," said Donna. "We want people to have a fantastic and memorable experience." Patricia adds, "And they will leave really fullfilled." The restaurant is currently open for dinner but will soon expand to lunch hours. Catering is available for special events. Greg and Patricia plan to expand their business. "We're really creating Terra Preta to be a brand and bring the experience into people's homes." The couple plan to have workshops so people can learn from chefs and bartenders on how to make some of the food items and cocktails from scratch. They also plan to package their products and bottle their juices for purchase. Visit www.loveterrapreta.com H –-Ben Freda

A Restaurant Becomes Part of the Revitalization of Downtown Pittston ately, downtown Pittston has been experiencing a revitalization, becoming home to many local businesses and restaurants. Located at 53 S. Main Street, Palazzo 53, is part of the rebirth.

on the downtown sidewalk from May to October.

The restaurant offers a fresh approach to Italian cuisine. "Everything is made on premise with the finest and freshest ingredients," said Sharon Carfora, who co-owns the restaurant with her business partner Beth Barcia. The inside of the restaurant Palazzo's specialty dish is has a retro mid-century modcalled Pappardelle Veal ern dĂŠcor. A long bar, which Ragu, which is veal seats about 15 people, gives braised in a rich tomato guests a seating option sauce. Other popular dishbesides the dining room. The es include: penne with bar is installed with glass shrimp and jumbo lump crab block lights. It features 25 served with Every first Friday of the garlic cream month, Palazzo 53 features sauce with professional jazz musicians. grape tomatoes and fresh basil; grilled prime-cut pork wines by the glass. The white chops served with roasted red cosmopolitan martini is a peppers, fresh mozzarella and favorite among patrons. a balsamic reduction. Palazzo 53 also has a chandelier-lit dining room, which When it comes to a side dish, seats about 70 people. Palazzo's signature jumbo Outdoor seating is available meatballs are a guest favorite. Its most popular appetizer is the calamari arrabbiata, which is tossed in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with red onions and goat cheese. The 62 62

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roasted beet salad, which has a sliced citrus glaze on a bed of arugula is another favorite appetizer.

Palazzo 53 has three chefs: Jonathon Merrick, Allie Sanchez and Alex Martines. "We have a great staff," said Carfora. "We create an atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work. "It's a wonderful atmosphere," said server Judy Buckman. "It's nice to see all the people who come here. We get along very well." Sharon's son Mitch Carfora is a bartender who also trains others to serve drinks. Beth Roper and Andrew Mailen are also bartenders at Palazzo 53. "The staff feels like family," said Mailen, who is also a grad student of the University of Scranton. "It's nice to work in downtown Pittston. Downtown Pittston is coming to life." December February 2016 2017

Both Sharon and Beth have been in the food and beverage business before owning Palazzo 53. For 16 years, Sharon was a caterer with her own business called Hugs and Quiches. Afterwards, she was in sales and marketing for the Inn at Nichols Village in Clarks Summit. When she began at Palazzo 53, she was a hostess and a part-time special events coordinator. "When the opportunity presented itself, I decided to become a partner with Beth," said Sharon. "It's demanding. It's interesting. It's a challenge. But in the end, it's very rewarding. Seeing people is the rewarding part. We

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like to get to know all of our customers." "I really enjoy owning and operating the restaurant," said Barcia. "I get to be part of downtown Pittston's revitalization, and we receive great support from the community. It's a great place to open a restaurant." Every first Friday of the month, Palazzo 53 features professional jazz musicians from the area. "It's a very popular evening because we never charge a

cover and it's great entertainment," said Carfora. Since it's located in the middle of Pittston's Main Street and across from the Inspiration Mural, Pittston's second Friday Art Walk draws many customers to the restaurant. Notable visitors of Palazzo 53 include former Miami Dolphin player Jimmy Cefalo, who was the guest speaker of ceremonies during the dedication of the Inspiration Mural. Palazzo 53 was also visited by former New York Yankee Derek Jeter. Call 570-299-7571 H â&#x20AC;&#x201C;-Ben Freda

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he restaurant on 1120 Wheeler Ave in Dunmore, which was the former location of Bistocchi‘s Restaurant, was renovated into a fine dining establishment called Angelo‘s Italian Ristorante. When it opened in 2015, Angelo‘s transformed with a 1920s to 1930s art deco look, which includes mahogany woodwork in the dining room and floor tiles in the bar room. In fact, the bar shelf is originally from the former Casey Hotel, a landmark in downtown Scranton.

Despite its classic appearance, Angelo‘s still remains true in being a modern restaurant. The bar shelf is lit up with blue LED lights. It also has two flat-screen TVs over each side. It is a full-service bar, which carries 150 different liquors. It also has an expanded wine list featuring 35 wines by the glass and a signature martini list. A lounge room with sofas gives customers an option to sit while waiting for take-out or a table. Canvassed photographs of Italy made by local artist Gigi Holmes, who owns Powell

Studio in Scranton and is a frequent customer of Angelo’s adorn the walls of the dining room. “Angelo’s is a fine dining Italian ristorante, and we chose these photographs to help the customer feel as if they were dining in the Old World Italy,” explains Powell. Angelo‘s Italian Ristorante has a unique way of creating northern Italian cuisine fused with American food. Its specialty dish is the Gamberi alla Angelo, which is jumbo shrimp over a bed of

sautéed spinach, cannellini beans and fresh tomatoes in lemon oil and olive oil. Chilean sea bass is one of the most popular items featured on the menu. The veal saltimboca, which is a veal scallopini that contains sage, prosciutto, mozzarella and spinach as well as their bronzino (Mediterranean sea bass) are among the offmenu favorites. “We feature four to five dishes a night," said general manager Tim Black. Angelo‘s has a variety of pastas, including penne alla vodka and spaghetti alla Carbonara. “My favorite dish is the Pasta Carbonara," said Holmes. “Angelo's does this dish better than I have had anywhere. It's just like the Carbonara I had in Rome!” Appetizers include: mushrooms stuffed with fresh herb and

Italian sausage; fried calamari, which is served with fresh lemon, caper berries and marinara sauce; crab martini, which is chilled crab on a hollowed avocado served with homemade cocktail sauce. All of the foods are bought fresh everyday and cooked to order. If a customer has a food allergy or dietary restrictions, the ingredients can be modified to accommodate the customer’s needs. Walter Dominguez, who is both the head chef and the owner of Angelo’s, prepares all the food. He was a chef’s apprentice at San Pietro’s Ristorante in Manhattan. He receives help from his cooks, including Simon Juarez, Bobby Berry and sous chef Cody Cairo. “It's like a family,” said Dominguez. “We work together. They (staff members) have been here since the restaurant first opened.

Everybody helps everybody.” Angelo’s also has another bar and dining room on the second floor which is used for private parties or if the first floor becomes full. “It’s fastpaced,” said Cairo. “On Fridays and Saturdays, we are serving

“My favorite dish is the Pasta Carbonara… Angelo’s does this dish better than I have had anywhere. It's just like the Carbonara I had in Rome!”

about 150 people a night. It keeps us on our toes.” Angelo‘s gives customers a fine dining experience. It is predicated on repeat customers. “It is an upscale Italian restaurant that focuses on quality and delivering an impeccable experience to each and every guest,” said Black. H

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Continuing a Priceless Tradition RACO Watch and Jewelry, Wilkes-Barre “I always had an interest in gemstones, precious metals and working with my hands,” says Ron Antolick, the owner of RACO Watch and Jewelry. Since March 2013, RACO has delivered quality watch and jewelry sales and repairs to customers in the Wilkes-Barre area. From jewelry and watch repair (including Rolex) to engraving, appraisals and custom designs, the staff at RACO delivers personalized service to each customer. Ron opened RACO to fulfill a need in the Wilkes-Barre community. When Bartikowsky Jewelers closed after 125 years in business, customers wondered where they could go for jewelry sales and repair in the area. Ron, a graduate gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America and a Rolex-trained watchmaker, worked at Bartikowsky’s before its closing. By opening RACO, he hoped to continue the Bartikowsky tradition of excellent sales while adding his own personal touch. RACO prides itself on its wide

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selection of jewelry, as well as its friendly, helpful service. One of the store’s most popular new lines is the Romance Bridal collection, an 18k gold line done in white, yellow or rose gold. RACO is the exclusive area dealer. Combining high quality and affordability, the collection comes with a lifetime warranty. Another top-selling brand is Phillip Gavriel, a designer line of beautiful sterling jewelry sold at reasonable prices. The biggest challenge of running a jewelry store, according to Ron, is the competition from online stores. “People love shopping online today, myself included, but shopping online for jewelry is questionable,” Ron says. “There are so many ways to make jewelry look good online with special lighting and enhanced photography; then, when it arrives, there is disappointment.” He adds that the customer service element is lost when making an online purchase; there is no human contact and little opportunity to ask questions. Beyond simply selling watches and jewelry, RACO offers servicing and repair that cannot be replicated online. Over his 26 years in the business, Ron believes technology has greatly enhanced the jewelry-making process. From laser welders for repairs to 3D printers for custom design, many jewelers have embraced the benefits of technology. Fashion trends are constantly evolving as well, and Ron says he is always on the lookout for new HappeningsPA.com

trends in jewelry and watches. For Ron and the staff at RACO, the most rewarding element of the job is helping people

choose a special gift and being a part of a monumental step in their lives. From weddings to engagements and anniversaries, RACO celebrates many of life’s special moments with its clients. “We are not interested in making quick sales and then saying goodbye,” says Ron. “We want our customers to be lifetime customers.” Visit racowatchandjewelry.com. H –Megan Kane

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TREASURE HUNTING Bridge Street Marketplace- Over 7,000 square feet of shopping encompasses a consignment area as well as a multi-vendor co-op. Antique, vintage, gently used, new, handcrafted and trash-to-treasure items. Credit cards accepted. Call for hours. Like us on Facebook. Bridge St. (Rte. 29), Tunkhannock. 570-836-4456.

Fly Me Home-Handmade & Upcycled Décor- We create & sell one-of-a-kind mixed media, upcycled gifts and home décor using vintage and recycled materials! Specializing in beautiful mosaics and silverware items, including jewelry and custom stamping. Open 5 days a week. Call for hours. Like us on Facebook. 299 Parsonage Street, Pittston. 570-299-5301

Grapevine Antiques and Crafts Mall”Where Yesterday and Today Come Together!” Over 100 vendors, 6,000 square feet, 30 minutes from Delaware Water Gap Bridge. Hours: MondayFriday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.5 p.m. Rt. 209 & Rt. 115, behind CVS Pharmacy, Brodheadsville, PA. 570-992-4525.

on Route 220 North. Open daily 10-5, info 570-546-7493 or www.OldeBarnCentre.com

On and On History RecycledA marketplace of repurposed, vintage and handmade. One-of-a-kind gifts and home accessories, furniture and re-imagined vintage goods and clothing. Visit 18 plus carefully selected artists and vendors. Convenient downtown Scranton location across from Coney Island. 518 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Open Tues.- Friday 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 11:30 a.m. -5 p.m. 570-507-9294 www.onandonscranton.com

Pieces of the PastA unique antiques & collectibles shop full of pottery, glassware, furniture, vintage toys, tool, art and much more. Take exit 17 off Route 84- 2 miles on the right. We also buy one item to complete home contents. Open May-Oct. Sat. noon-5, Sun. 9-4. 518 Twin Rocks Rd., Newfoundland. 845-392-5660. H

Lark Mountain MarketSee what everyone’s talking about at the area’s first co-op antique mall. Handicap accessible– climate controlled, we offer a wide variety of items: quality antiques, hard to find collectibles, furniture, home decorating accessories, jewelry, coins, military, breweriana, vintage clothing, lighting & more. 306 Wilkes-Barre Twp., Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-822-8855 www.LarkMountainMarketplace.com

Mary’s Home Furnishings10766 State Rte.29, So. Montrose, PA. Quality antiques. Privately owned and operated. Mission oak chairs & table; meeting house bench; cupboards; washstands; tables; frames; postcards; Stangl & Franciscan dinnerware. Oak ice box; Paintings by local artists. Collectable bird & gardening books. Sat. & Sun., chance or appointment. Mary B. Gere, 570-278-2187 www.antiquessusqco.com/marys

Olde Barn Centre/Antiques & SuchAn 1860s Quaker Barn filled with antique furniture of all periods. 12 antique dealers with treasures & collectibles for your home. Credit cards and layaway welcome. 1605 Route 220 Highway, Pennsdale. Just off Exit 15 of PA I-180, 68

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Tom and Patti Farry say their English Cream Golden Retriever loves to play in the snow at home in Dunmore. Affectionally called, "Marcus Maximus" he was the largest pup the breeder ever had.

This cute and cuddly Shih Tzu loves kisses, eating ,being brushed and playing with her sister, Pepper. She hates fireworks ,thunder & interrupted naps. She lives in East Stroudsburg with Debra Anderson.

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January’s Pet of the Month is Nittany Rafter of Jessup. Congratulations!

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This guy loves to “ham” it up for the camera. Favorites include playing in water and belly rubs. He lives in Forest City with Lisa Plevyak.

This Skinny Pig lives in Archbald with Samantha Cielski. He loves carrots and spending time with his family.

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“Pepper” This social butterfly knows all the neighborhood dogs. She is on constant bunny and squirrel patrol from her bedroom window. She likes to dress up, go for long walks, watch TV and eat cookies everyday. She makes her home in Peckville with Angela Munley.

Dawn DeMaria says her “angel” loves taking naps on her pillow and is happy to dress up every year for Halloween. She also likes visiting family and friends. They reside in Saylorsburg.

Successful Dog Training is All in Your Head Food for Thought…

indfulness, a state of being centered, aware, receptive in the present moment, is a term heard everywhere these days. Once associated mainly with yoga or meditation, it’s now co-opted into boardrooms, doctor’s offices, seminars and selfhelp books. If one practices mindfulness, bringing it to dog training yields astonishing results; if it’s a new concept for you, I’ve found that dog training naturally generates mindfulness. As either a side effect or basis of training, mindfulness enhances the relationship

between owner and dog; it’s the essence of respectful two-way communication. If you characterize your dog as stubborn, willful, stupid or otherwise perceive her as untrainable, more than likely you’ve ensured non-compliance by signaling your negative expectations via body language and have inadvertently rewarded those unmannerly behaviors. Our subconscious expectations dictate our actions, and to a dog, action is language. Ideally, training is a mutual conversation. If we tune in to our dogs in the Now, dropping preconceptions, we can ask for desirable behaviors and receive willing partnership in the training process.

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In training dogs, as in life, one has end goals in mind. Whether learning to dance or housebreaking your puppy, goals are necessary. But single-minded focus on long-term outcomes blunts awareness of the here-andnow. Now is where connections are made or broken. It’s where trust, joy and understanding arise. Without compassionately mindful attentiveness, interactions in the Now will just as likely result in frustration, distrust and divisiveness. I’ve found that mere minutes of actively mindful interaction with a dog encourages enthusiastic, accurate responsiveness, whereas projecting the ultimate training goal in my mind can be disheartening to both. Yes, I want training to yield results. But only if I’m engaged right here,

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right now, am I able to recognize and encourage, or discourage, the incremental steps that will progress us towards that goal. When I’m mindful, my senses perceive what’s confusing or distracting or engaging my dog, and my body freely responds in ways that communicate approval or disapproval in timely response to the dog’s actions. When timing is right meaning is clear and learning is natural.

by force and dominance or persuaded by negotiation and leadership. What kind of relationship you want with your dog will direct the balance of power you establish. My favorite metaphor of respectful, successful, human/canine communication is of dancing; both partners are equally involved in the dance, but only one leads the steps. A healthy human/dog relationship requires the human to be that leader, with mutual respect and engagement in the moment producing a beautiful, fluid dance. H

Like children, dogs have their own agenda and can be governed by force and dominance or persuaded by negotiation and leadership

Timing incentivizes behavior. Mindful, mutual communication makes the consequences of noncompliance and the benefits of cooperation clear in real time. Like children, dogs have their own agenda and can be governed

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Setting the Record Straight on Orthodontics Q & A with Dr. Jessica A. Falk, D.M.D, M.S.D, Orthodontic Specialists Orthodontic Specialists in Blakely takes pride in providing outstanding care to its patients. Using her specialized training and nine years of experience, Dr. Jessica Falk delivers quality treatment that is personalized to fit the needs of patients of all ages. Education/Training: College – University of Scranton, BS in Biology, Dental School – Temple University School of Dentistry, DMD Specialty Training – St. Louis University, Center for Advanced Dental Education, Certificate

in Orthodontics and Masters of Dental Science Hometown: Lebanon, PA Favorite Part of NEPA: I love that it is bigger than Lebanon with more conveniences but still has the same family values that I cherish. Why Orthodontics? I found the biologic principles and mathematical and physical applications of orthodontics to be very interesting. It’s very gratifying, not only to help an individual’s overall dental health, but also enhance a person’s esthetic appearance of their smile and to see their self-image enhanced by the final result.

Biggest Misconceptions About Orthodontics: That orthodontics is for cosmetic purposes only. By aligning teeth we make the dentition easier to clean, thereby decreasing cavities and periodontal disease. Another is the notion that orthodontics is only for children/adolescents. Orthodontic treatment can be performed on anyone. A very large percentage of our patients are adults! Finally, that all baby teeth must have fallen out and all permanent teeth have erupted before orthodontic treatment can begin. Our current treatment planning calls for a more interceptive approach to prevent a problem from becoming more severe, and in a number of instances it calls for initiating treatment when most but not all have fallen out. Age range of patients: We treat children with specific problems as early as age 7-8. The largest percentage of our patient population is between ages 11-15. However, 25-30 percent of our patients are adults. Types of braces offered: Traditional (metal) braces and ceramic (clear) braces move teeth the same way. Invisalign is a newer technique and instead of using brackets and wires, clear overlay trays are used to move the teeth as dic-

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tated by a 3-D computerized program. I love using either system. We spend a great deal of time with each patient, deciding what treatment option is best for them and their lifestyle.

of orthodontics, and have questions about the alignment of their child’s teeth or bite, an orthodontist, would be able to answer all those questions and outline the best treatment.

How long does orthodontic care typically take? Every case is different, but on average treatment is between 1824 months.

What is unique your practice? Our mission is to deliver excellent orthodontic treatment in a personal manner, consistent with the way we would expect ourselves and families to be treated. My partner, Dr. John Gershey, has a wealth of experience from his years of practice. I have learned a lot from him and value practicing with him very much. Early in my career, I decided I wanted to concentrate my time and resources to one office. Our office is conveniently accessible to all locations in Northeast PA. We have found our patients are more satisfied with knowing where we are going to be on a daily basis. This allows us to offer very personal care performed by myself or Dr. Gershey at every visit. We also have an awesome staff, who are not only well trained in orthodontics, but help to make every visit enjoyable.

At what age should children see an orthodontist? We prescribe to the American Association of Orthodontists, which recommends children be examined at age 7. In the vast majority of cases, no treatment is indicated at that time, however, problems can detected and the best treatment plans/times presented to parents. We do complimentary consultations with each patient so parents have the long-term goal in mind.

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teeth well, and wearing auxiliary appliances with their braces. All these things lead to faster treatment, better results and healthier teeth! Most rewarding element of your job: Witnessing the pride a patient and/or parent shows when the appliances are removed! It’s a big deal! Orthodontic treatment is a commitment for both children and adults and being finished is a great feeling! How has the field of orthodontics evolved? Technology in orthodontics, like other fields, is developing like crazy! Digital radiography, scanners and printers have developed since I started practicing and continue to develop more and more each year. What improvements would you like to see in the field? Radiographic equipment allows us to see images in 3D, scanners will eventually completely eliminate the need for dental impressions. 3-D printers will allow faster treatment with clear aligners, like Invisalign, and faster turnaround time for lab fabricated appliances. Family: Husband, Dr. Corey Chmil, a general dentist; two children, Cole, age 3 and Connelly, age 1. We also have a dog named Graycie. H –Megan Kane

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When and why should you change a will? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already made a will, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time now to review and make any necessary changes based on changed circumstance of your life. Maybe you went through a divorce, are newly married, have had your first child or have lost loved ones previously named as heirs. How does an attorney assist in the process? By enlightening the client as to the legal requirements to make a valid will in Pennsylvania. The attorney will give the client an overview of the Estate Administration process and will inform the client as to how certain forms of property ownership and distributions can affect the estate from a tax perspective. For example, different types of ownership and dif-

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ferent classes of heirs are taxed at different rates. The attorney will help to ascertain whether a Testamentary Trust would be necessary to protect minor children of the Testator. The attorney will essentially review your assets and your heir structure, and will help you to draft a will that ensures your heirs will be protected after your death. Other common reasons people need a lawyer: Perhaps you started a new business and need a lawyer to help you form a Corporation or a Limited Liability Company or you want to register a Trade Name for your business. Lawyers can assist with the purchase of a home or business by reviewing all of your contracts, preparing required legal documents and assisting you with the purchase or sale. Lawyers can help you through difficult times of divorce, custody matters or in happier times of adoption. There are many reasons to contact a lawyer, and it is a good idea to establish a relationship with a lawyer as a young adult because many circumstances in your life will require the aid of an attorney. Call 570-344-2029 H

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A Look Inside Joyce A. Perih Orthodontics ter’ of the practice is the teen patients.” Thus, Dr. Perih tries to get her teen patients engaged and involved, both in their own treatment and in the larger community.

step inside Joyce A. Perih Orthodontics in Dunmore is the first step towards premier orthodontic care. Dr. Perih and her team use cutting-edge techniques to create personalized treatment plans for children, teens and adults. From the initial consultation to the final result, Dr. Perih’s team works to give each patient a big, beautiful “Perih smile!”

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children visit the orthodontist by age 7, and Dr. Perih agrees. She explains that at this age, permanent front teeth and molars begin to emerge, mixing with the baby teeth for the first time. This shift allows orthodontists to detect any significant dental issues, including signs of crowding and congenitally missing teeth. In many cases, treatment may not be needed for a few years, but Dr. Perih is able to catch major problems early. First-time patients receive a free consultation that includes x-rays and examination. First, Dr. Perih uses a panoramic x-ray system to determine the position of all

teeth. For younger patients, she also takes a low-dose x-ray of the hand. Using her knowledge of growth and dentofacial orthopedics, Dr. Perih can predict growth patterns from this x-ray and can even approximate a patient’s eventual height! Dr. Perih is the only orthodontist in the area with a master’s degree in growth. Some of the many services offered at Perih Orthodontics include early intervention, cleft palate treatment, teen braces and adult orthodontics. The practice also offers accommodations to treat patients with allergies and physical and intellectual disabilities. “We work with multifaceted, complex orthodontics,” says Dr. Perih. “But the ‘bread and but-

To encourage dental hygiene and maintenance, she implemented an “OrthoDollar Incentive Program.” Every time a patient visits, he or she receives “orthodollars” for things like good oral hygiene, retainer wear and As on a report card. These “ortho-dollars” can be exchanged for gift cards and other prizes, and serves as incentives for teens to concentrate on their treatment. Perih Orthodontics plays an active role in many community organizations. Each year, the practice donates a check to the Make a Wish Foundation in memory of Dr. Perih’s daughter, Simone, who passed away from a rare heart tumor. The office also participates in two to three other fundraisers each year. Recently, the staff worked with the North Pocono community to host a dodgeball tournament, a fundraiser for the Foundation for Cancer Care. The practice moved two years ago to a spacious new office. From private exam rooms to an engaging waiting area— complete with a Wii gaming system—the office is designed with patients in mind. Visit www.perihsmile.com. H –Megan Kane

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he Scranton Social Sports Club was established in 2012 as an organization to help locals participate in a variety of sports and activities. Organizer Christian Rinaldi says the idea was inspired by a similar club in the Allentown area. “We use the word ‘club’ because of the bonds that are created between players past and present over time,” explains Rinaldi. What started out as a league of 30 people has grown into an organization that now boasts over 250 participants.

The Scranton Social Sports Club has a variety of leagues, and is constantly striving to add more options to the list. Currently, the league offers softball, basketball, kickball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, bowling, touch football and

volleyball, as well as the popular lawn game, cornball. In addition to the on-going leagues, the club offers a series of single-day tourna84

ments and events. Past tournaments include the Turkey Bowl Football Tournament and Make-AWish Golf Tournament. The club has also hosted events such as the Easter Keg Hunt and H N Craw – Beer Crawl / Scavenger Hunt.

opportunity the club offered to constantly meet new people. She says that the Scranton Social Sports Club is,

Many leagues require a quota of “the best social men and women participating in an activity at any given experience I’ve ever had.” Kavulich is one of approximately time. A friend invited longtime club “We use the word ‘club’ because of participant, the bonds that are created between Leanne players past and present over time” Kauslick, to play in a league one day, because the team was looking for another girl. That was nearly 30 years ago, and Kavulich has continued to be an active participant. She played on nearly all of the teams—ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, football and softball, among others. Kavulich felt the difficulty of meeting new people after settling into a routine after college, and enjoyed the HappeningsPA.com

2,000 players who participates in club activities each year. While the average age of participants is between 23-25, Rinaldi explains that members as young as 18 and as old as 60 have been a part of the leagues the club offers. Membership to the Scranton Social Sports Club is not exclusive, and it does not require yearly membership dues. The idea is that anyone could have the opportunity to sign up to try a sport that sparks their interest. For those interested in participating in a league, the cost is typically $50 per person for 8 weeks of play and a team shirt. Visit scrantonsocialsportsclub.com. H –Melissa Durante

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Take A Winter Break

Destination Suggestions from AAA Travel

A change of location can help break the winter doldrums. Nina Waskevich, director of marketing and public relations for AAA North Penn in Scranton offers some destination ideas to fit every type of traveler. Sun Seekers The top destinations for winter getaways from the northeast are Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cancun and Punta Cana. The majority of all-inclusive resorts in the world that offer included meals, drinks (alcoholic), entertainment and water sports are in the Caribbean and Mexico. Most travelers appreciate the value of paying one price for all their needs A cruise is also a great vacation choice. We are currently in the “wave season,” which is the sales period between January 86

and March. Scoring great cruise deals is possible year-round, but wave season remains a peak time for cruise lines to include free upgrades, onboard credit and other incentives.

Jackson Hole in Teton Village, Wyoming is another hot spot for skiing. Jackson Hole is a ski resort renowned for its steep, expert terrain, but the resort has added large swaths of intermediate runs during the last few years.

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Only a four hour drive away, Washington D.C. is a perfect vacation to get your fill of American history. Visit sites such as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the National Archives and the White House. Washington, D.C. also offers free attractions that can be beneficial to those on a budget.

If you like the snow, consider a trip to Alaska. The experience includes wildlife such as grizzly bears, whales, moose and puffins, plus glaciers and majestic mountains. Alaska is the trip that will leave you with a lifetime of memories. Adrenaline Addicts For the adventurous skiers we recommend the “Beast of the East,” in Killington, VT. Killington offers the highest skiing elevation in Vermont (4,241 feet at the summit of Killington Peak), the largest vertical drop in New England (3,050 feet), the longest ski season in the Eastern U.S. (usually late October/early November through mid-May) and the largest skiable area in the East (1,509 acres). HappeningsPA.com

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Other history-centered destinations in Virgina include Natural Bridge Virginia and the D-Day Memorial. See the Drama of Creation, Monacan Indian settlement and the Blue Ridge Region of Virginia. Visit the Virginia Safari Park, Virginia Military Institute and Museum Tour and the Stonewall Jackson House. Family Friendly Walt Disney World in Orlando offers enough entertainment and kid-friendly fare to satisfy every-

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THE JAMES MANNING HOUSE Welcome to a perfect alternative to traditional hotel lodging, this historic B&B offers all the comforts of home. Three well-appointed guest rooms, private baths, central AC, TV, WiFi, gardens and more. Enjoy a hearty home cooked breakfast, all with warm, friendly hospitality. Honesdale, PA 570-253-5573. www.jamesmanninghouse.com

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ROSEMONT INN BED & BREAKFAST Enjoy the elegance of this 1859 renovated home in the Historic District of Montrose. Cozy get-aways, retreats, parties & reunions are made memorable here. 8 guest rooms with private baths. Lovely amenities. Within walking distance to downtown. 165 Lake Ave., Montrose, PA. (570) 278-7600. www.therosemontinnbb.com

STONE BRIDGE INN & RESTAURANT European-style inn, restaurant & tavern in a spectacular country setting. 13 charming rooms, with private baths, TV, A/C, several with fireplaces, free WI-FI. Continental breakfast, indoor pool/hot tub, horseback riding. Excellent dinner cuisine. Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale. 570-679-9200. www.Stone-Bridge-Inn.com.

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Hot Spots for Winter Getaways! Belhurst Castle, Geneva, NY

to multiply the fun! There are 39 lanes that stretch over 1,000 feet. Riders can make a quick trip back to the top with three dedicated lifts. There are four dining options on the mountain that offer a range of experiences and menu options. www.skibluemt.com

Fernwood Resort, Bushkill

Overlooking Seneca Lake, the castle offers three hotels, fine dining, a full service spa and salon and a wine and gift shop. Choose between the antique charm of Chambers in the Castle, lake views in the Luxurious Vinifera Inn and Georgian period rooms of Historic White Springs Manor. Guests may enjoy a fine dining experience at Edgar’s Restaurant. Feast on steaks, chops and seafood while marveling at the beauty of the six-room restaurant. Crafted above a shallow ravine in 1885, Stonecutter’s Restaurant provides guests with another atmosphere in which to unwind. Live music and entertainment are provided every Saturday night. Isabella Spa~Salon offers hand and foot treatments, body treatments, facials and hair care. www.belhurst.com 315-781-0201.

Snowtubing rules at Fernwood from late December through March with 100 percent snowmaking! Slide in a single tube or bring the gang in a family snowtube! Ride to the top on a new easy on/off Magic Carpet lift and slide down one of six snow covered chutes. Winter Fun Snowtubing Packages with a two-night weekend studio villa and snowtubing vouchers are available! Studio Villas accommodate up to four guests and feature kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. Winter horseback riding and a Tiny Tot Play Area also boast cool-weather fun! 888-377-6966 www.Fernwood.com

Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton Blue Mountain is home to Pennsylvania's highest vertical, the most varied terrain and some of the longest runs in PA. Boasting a 1,543 elevation above sea level and a 1,082 vertical drop, Blue Mountain has a bigger mountain-feel with a smaller, family-owned and operated touch. Spread over 164 acres, the resort offers 39 ski trails, 39 tubing lanes and 16 lifts. The Snowtubing Park is the only one in the Poconos to offer family-size tubes 94

Kalahari Resort, Mount Pocono The 100,000 square foot indoor/outdoor water park the perfect place to melt those winter blues. High thrill rides such as the “Screaming Hyena,” “Victoria Falls,” “Kenya

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Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony Dive in to the H2OOOOhh! Indoor Waterpark. Lava Springs hot tubs will wash away any winter blues, and little ones can splash in to the Jungle Falls and Leapin’ Lizards play areas. Komodo Dragon is the resort’s Indoor Flow Rider. Viper, Piranha and Amazon Blast slides drop four stories! Stay overnight or come pretend it’s summer for the day. Korkscrew,” “Zig Zag Zebra” plus more make for an unforgettable adventure. The hot tubs, Lazy River and Wave Pool are meant for relaxation. Special spa packages are also available. Beautiful African-themed guest suites are available for prime comfort. Guests choose from the Desert Room, King Whirlpool, African Queen, Honeymoon Suites and several variations of family fit hotel rooms. Dining at Kalahari is the next adventure. Options include “Great Karoo Marketplace Buffet,” “Ivory Coast Restaurant,” Felix’s Bar,” “Café Mirage” and “Pizza Pub.” www.kalahariresorts.com 877-525-2427.

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Woodloch Pines, Hawley Teams of 10 to 12 players can compete in the elements in Woodloch’s Winter Olympics! Competition alongside Lake Teedyuskung includes tube runs, moguls and activities on the frozen lake! Guests will go for the gold at this resort named one of the 10 Best Winter Resorts by Parents Magazine! 800-966-3562 www.Woodloch.com H

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The Inside Edge with Figure Skating Instructor Karel Zubris

intertime for me as a kid and my sister Myra meant looking forward to snow days and praying the pond at Hollenback Golf Course in the Brookside section of Wilkes-Barre would freeze over to perfection so we could test our skills with our ice skates from Santa. Peggy Fleming and Dorothy Hamill were our heroines and we wanted to be like them. I even got a Dorothy Hamill haircut, though it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look quite as sassy as hers! In spite of that, I was determined to learn, and it was quite a life lesson. Hope Springs Eternal Every spring, I was sad to put my skates away for eight or nine months until winter came back. Then in the late 1970s the IceA-Rama opened in Wilkes-Barre. It was the first indoor ice skating rink that offered public sessions, skating lessons and hockey teams. I was there on opening day with my sister! That was over 40 years ago and I have been there ever since as an instructor and judge for the Keystone Winter Games and former skating club. The rink thrived for many years but eventually closed in the late 1990s due to disrepair. Our skating hearts melted along with the dreams of future ice-skating hopefuls. The rink was vandalized, and precious photos and skating archives were tossed about. I was able to salvage some of the memories and held on to them hoping one day they would have somewhere to be appreciated. The skating community was devastated, enough to warrant our local, state and federal leaders to take action. Washington to the Rescue In 2009, the Coal Street Project received $950,000 in federal funding from Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Paul Kanjorski. Thanks to the federal grant, and new tenants such as the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the rink was resurfaced and found new life as the Toyota SportsPlex. The recreational facility is home to some of the best learn to skate programs as well as hockey, high school leagues, curling and the Diamond City Figure Skating Club, which maintains membership in the United States Figure Skating Association. 96

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I am proud to be part of the ice skating community. It has been such an instrumental part of my life and provided so many opportunities to teach hundreds of students and participate in competitions and exhibitions. Although I did not win any competitions, teaching was always was my forte. In 2013 I was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame and last year honored to join the ranks of local athletes in the Plains Sports Hall of Fame. Those precious mementoes I saved are on display at the rink and finally home. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Karel Zubris

Ice Skating Tips 1. Safety! As delightful and inviting as a frozen pond or lake is to explore, take safety precautions and make sure the area is supervised. Accidents can be avoided if you are proactive and use common sense. 2. Start with skating lessons. Take a few group lessons to master the basics. Group sessions are not only fun, but literally break the ice and nervousness that comes with learning a new skill. The Toyota SportsPlex offers group lessons on Friday evenings. at www.toyotasportsplex.com 3. Wear a helmet. Tots and younger children should get the proper head gear to prevent injury. 4. Get good skates. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stepping out for the first time, skate rental is ideal. But if you get the skating bug and decide to take it up, buy a decent pair of skates that will last and most importantly, fit well and provide good support. Some rinks have pro shops that sell decent high-end skates. I would beware of department store skates. There are also many online choices to order a pair of skates without breaking the bank. Hockey and figure skates can be expensive, but you can find great deals online. Best Best: Find a high end boot that has been broken in and your skating experience just might be awesome and blister free. Make sure the blade is bolted on tight. You can always order a new blade online or check February 2017

the pro shop for a sharpening. 5. Tie skates correctly. Make sure your skates are not too tight or your feet will likely go numb, but having your skates too loose will not provide the proper support for your ankles. 6. Wear a thin sock or stocking. A heavy athletic sock bulks up in the toe causing sweaty feet and eventually the frozen toe syndrome. 7. Dress the part. Save the scarf for another venue. The accessory is the cause of many mishaps on the ice. Kids pull on them causing serious injury for the person involved. Spandex leggings and waterproof jogging pants are the preferred athletic wear. One of the benefits of an indoor skating facility is you can dress fairly light. A ski jacket, hat and gloves are key. You can eventually shed the jacket for a warm up coat or hoodie. Mittens for kiddies with the fingertips cut off work wonders for beginners as they provide a slight grip for wall huggers, hand protection plus warmth. Skating bibs are great for kids as they are waterproof and provide a comfortable padding for ice angels. 8. Tame the hair. Long locks may look beautiful flowing in the air, but if you are constantly brushing off your coiffure, it throws off your balance and gait and down you go! Long hair should be braided, ponytailed or tied in a bun. Better yet, wear a hat or helmet. Less distraction on the ice makes a better class.

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How to Break the Ice 1. Walk off the ice. Most skating rinks have rubber matting. Walk around in your skates to help maintain your center of gravity. This is great practice and a good warm up. I also teach the fundamentals of falling down and getting up on the rubber mats so the experience on the ice is not so scary. The trick here is to get comfortable on skates. The more you're in your skates, the better your body adjusts to balancing itself. 2. Get on the ice. The keys to skating well are relaxation and technique, so relax and try to keep your legs as steady as possible. Learning to walk will help give you ankle support and help you get used to the friction of the ice. Walk around the edge of the rink while holding onto the wall. This will help you get a feel for the ice. Mind over matter! As long as a few fingers hold on to the wall, confidence is built and we have a happy skater at any level.

Attempting to learn a new skill is a challenge, but if you keep practicing, your ice skating abilities grow. Every time I step on the ice it brings back childhood memories of a time gone by and how much I truly love to share this extraordinary sport with future skaters. H

3. Look Ma…I’m skating! Slow but sure, take baby steps on the ice and march with your arms like a bird or a butterfly. 4. Skate in the correct direction. There is usually a directional rule to follow on the ice, either clockwise or viceversa. Don’t try skating the wrong way around the ice rink, as you’ll end up hurting others and quite possibly yourself.

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5. Learn to stop. Bend your knees slightly inward and push out with one or both feet. Put a tiny bit of pressure on the ice so your feet will not slide out from under you. When you stop, you create a little bit of "snow" that was sheered off from the ic ice.

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Ice, Lights, Broadway in Clarks Summit!

roadway is coming to Clarks Summit— in the form of ice sculptures! The Clarks Summit Festival of Ice will take place from February 17-20. With live carving demonstrations, an annual parade and over 50 ice sculptures dotting the downtown area, the festival has been a staple of winter in Lackawanna County since 2004. This year’s theme is “Ice, Lights, Broadway!” Carvings of stars and scenes from Broadway shows will be displayed outside of local stores and offices. Approximately 50-60 local businesses sponsor the sculptures and other festival elements each year. In addition to the already-carved sculptures, visitors can watch live ice carvings at multiple locations! Sculptors use chainsaws and other carving tools to chip away at blocks of ice, creating intricate designs.

ance to the line-up of Sunday evening events. Other themed events will also occur throughout the week.

According to Laura Ancherani, ABPA executive director, an average of 25 to 35,000 people attend the festival each year. The ever-changing festival theme provides the Other “I love that the festival event with a sense of events is a gift to the commu- novelty, while all geninclude nity, free of charge, erations enjoy its live local much-loved tradifrom local businesses” tions music, like the –Laura Ancherani horse parade. “I love that and carriage rides and trolley the festival is a gift to the rides. The annual parade is community, free of scheduled for Friday at 7:30 charge, from local busip.m. Local businesses will be nesses,” Ancherani said. offering hot chocolate and “It really shows that snacks to visitors wishing to businesses appreciate come in out of the cold and their local communiwarm up. This year, the ty.” Admission and Abington Business and parking are free. Professional Association (ABPA) Call 587-9045. H has added a cabaret perform–Megan Kane

PASSION: ORCHESTRA SPOTLIGHT

SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 | 8PM The Theater at Lackawanna College (Scranton)

BRITTEN HAYDN BACH COPLAND MOZART

Simple Symphony Op. 4 Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Alberto Parinni, principal cellist Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major BWV 1047 Appalachian Spring Suite (from Ballet for Martha) Piano Concerto #12, 3rd movement, emerging artist Nathan Grabow

From the rich, detailed compositions of Bach to the timeless works of Haydn, this concert demands a level of virtuosity that challenges even the most seasoned performers. Fortunately, our NEPA Philharmonic is comprised of the most high caliber professional musicians around and they welcome the challenge! Join us for a high energy and spirited evening of music that showcases the talents of our great musiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;our heroes!

A Night of Brews for Books!

aise a glass to a good cause! Books and Brew, a fundraiser for Tunkhannock Public Library is set for Saturday, March 4 from 7-10 p.m. at Stone Hedge Golf Course in Factoryville. With live music, hors d’oeuvres and free wine and beer sampling, the event provides a night of entertainment and an opportunity to support a local cause. Guests will enjoy three free drinks with admission, courtesy of Nimble Hill Winery and Brewery. The winery and brewery provide beverages that are both delicious and locally made. Drinks featuring both grapes and grain will be available for tasting. Along with beer and wine tasting, Books and Brew features live music by amRadio. The Northeast PA band prides itself on performing a wide range of music, from jukebox hits of the ‘70s to the work of popular artists today. Guests can also sample hors d’oeuvres, purchase drinks from the cash bar and peruse the raffles and specialty book sale. 102

According to Angela Hunsigner, programming coordinator for Tunkhannock Public Library, Books and Brew began in 2004. Over the

The library acts as a hub of activity and education for all ages. years, the event has undergone some changes in structure and location. Up until last year, the library itself hosted the festivities. In 2016 beer was added to the tasting. For the first time this year, the event will be held at Stone Hedge Golf Course and feature live music by amRadio. Proceeds raised from the event support the Tunkhannock Public Library, which delivers many valuable services to the community. From children’s programming to adult Zumba and knitting HappeningsPA.com

classes, the library acts as a hub of activity and education for all ages. By partnering with local organizations such as the Dietrich Theater and Wyoming County United Way, the library also extends its support to a variety of local causes. Books and Brew provides an opportunity for patrons to give back to an important organization in the Tunkhannock community.

Tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, call 836-1677. H –Megan Kane

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LHS Annual Spring Fundraiser: Dinner by Design, A Visual Indulgence for the Mind, Eyes and Soul! at both the Scranton Cultural Center and Posh @ the Scranton Club. The Preview Party takes place on March 3, 7 p.m. and tours and exhibits continue through the weekend on March 4,11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and March 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, Mark Your Calendar for these Exciting Spring Events: Annual Civil War Ball, April 22, 7 p.m. at the Century Club Annual Local History Game Show You Live Here, You Should Know This! May 6, 5:30 p.m. at Montage Mountain NEW THIS SPRING: “History Makers” a special event to honor an Individual who has impacted Lackawanna County History, details TBA

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Take the Plunge in Sullivan County!

eaturing snowmobile races, a polar plunge and family games, Kiwanis Winterfest brings the community together in spite of the cold! The winter festival in Sullivan County is held at Camp Brule on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14. Each day holds a few key attractions, and both days offer food, games and fun for all ages.

The Ice Fishing Tournament begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday and both youth and adult prizes will be given for the best fisherman. A Polar Plunge, the second big attraction, begins at noon. Community members must raise $100 in pledges in order to take the jump. Every adventurous jumper will be entered into a prize drawing. From cruises to new cars, the prizes donated by sponsors such as Robin Real Estate have enticed 104

many to take the plunge. All proceeds benefit local children.

which both children and adults can ride all weekend, free of charge.

On Sunday Camp Brule’s Elk Lake hosts the Snowmobile Drag Race. Watch the competition from the sidelines or in the warmth and comfort “Though the event of Pancost Hall. Back by popular demand, famchanged to adapt to the ily games will give visunpredictable climate, itors the chance to its core of community win cash and winter fun has prizes. For remained the same." the first time, visitors can also participate in a Sunday Scavenger Hunt. Teams of five will The Kiwanis Winterfest evolved compete to win from Endless Mountains 50, a 50mile dogsled race. Though the cash! event evolved to adapt to the Throughout the unpredictable Northeast PA cliweekend, guests mate, its core of community and can enjoy breakfast, winter fun has remained the same. lunch and dinner Over 3,000 guests are expected to from over 30 venattend Saturday’s festivities alone. dors. Additionally, Admission is $5 for those 13 and Endless Mountain under, free for ages 12 and under. Nature Center will Call 570-924-4224. H present a free live rap–Megan Kane tor show. Heath Bender of Cedar Mountain Designs creates an ice slide,

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AN OLD-FASHIONED WAY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE Contra Dance Comes Full Circle

he Community Contra Dance group held its first dance in 1990, and continues to thrive.

The group grew slowly overtime. In 1982, the Martins helped found The Folklore Society of NEPA, an organization that hosts monthly singing circles. In 1990 the Martins, and many of their friends, recognized a need for a casual, coffee-house-style entertainment venue in the area to host smoke and alcohol free events. The group filled this niche—establishing The Chicory House as a 501c(3) non-profit. The Chicory House kicked off by 106

hosting a square dance in Kingston and the venue also hosted a variety of touring folk performers.

CONTRA DANCE is a folk dance made up of long lines of couples. It originated from English country dance but is also influenced by 17th century Scottish and French dance styles, with strong African influence from Appalachia.

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with the Chicory House to establish the dance.” Since then, the contra dance group has gone on to rent a variety of venues for dances, and has acquired its own sound system for events. So what is contra dancing? “The dancing is energetic February 2017

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and involves mixing with the other dancers in a long line of couples as each couple performs a short routine with another couple then progresses to another set of four dancers,” explains Martin. “When you reach the end of the ‘set’ of dancers, you wait out one cycle and then come back into the set.” People of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Each dance is taught before it is called so that participants can continue to learn each new contra dance. There is a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., and many dancers arrive at the event around 7 p.m. The dances become more complex as the evening wears on, and each dance features live music.

picked up contra dancing in Ithaca, NY, shortly before the group was established in Northeast PA. Biebel remembers looking through her mother’s old scrapbooks and finding pamphlets with the names of the boys her mother danced with at proms. By the 1970s, prom dancing had changed a lot, and Biebel found herself looking for something different. She came across contra dancing, and found it a great fit for her. She explains that it was not only a great chance to grow as a dancer, but provided a fantastic social opportunity—one that welcomes any and all with open arms. She says, “You know, I love saying ‘dance community’ because it's great to be part of a community.”

“Dance therapy heals the longing I have to be a part of something bigger than myself, to be accepted and to accept others of all ages and backgrounds.”

The Luzerne County group has attracted a variety of long-time contra dancers as well as new faces. Robert Lewis, picked up contra dancing in college, and has been dancing ever since. Nearly 40 years later, Lewis explains, “So many things have changed in our world, but things that are fun change only a little bit and 108

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endure.” He personally picked up dancing as an inexpensive way to socialize in an alcohol and tobacco-free environment each weekend. As the world has become more and more interconnected through technology, Lewis has found dancing an even greater way to personally connect with those around him. He says, “Dance therapy heals the longing I have to be a part of something bigger than myself, to be accepted and to accept others of all ages and backgrounds.” Another longtime contra dancer, Mary Therese Biebel, first

Community Contra Dance holds its dances the first Saturday of the month from October through May. There is no set fee to dance, and participants are encouraged to “pay what you wish” in order to help support the fees associated with hosting contra dances. Visit www. folkloresociety.org/Dancing. html. H –Melissa Durante

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Happie Together 3rd Annual Happie Awards • Nov. 22, 2016

appenings Magazine recently honored Happie Award recipients at the 3rd annual Happie Meal & Award Luncheon held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton. Winners were chosen by satisfied customers who voted for businesses that made them most “Happie.” Thousands of votes were cast at www.HappeningsPA. com, resulting in over one hundred Happie Awards given to businesses in the Northeast PA region.

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1. Rosemary Nye, Happenings Magazine & Wendy Hinton, Lackawanna College 2. Lee Ann Theony, Abington Heights High School & Rosemary Nye, Happenings Magazine 3. Santa Claus, with Stacie Rechlicz & Heidi George, The Pines Senior Living 4. Marala Mackarey & Aleni Mackarey, SiisJams, & Dania El Ghazal, Savory Maza 5. Katerina Nye, Susan Costanzo & Mary Theresa Fielding 6.Beth McGuigan, 9 VNA Hospice 7. Amy Betts & Amy DiChiara, Junior League of Scranton Photos: 8. Mel Walker & Dena Cambra, Lisa Ragnacci, Clarks Summit University Peter Salerno & Anne Duncan 9. Fran Festa, The Wanabees, & Rosemary Nye, Happenings Magazine 10. Barry Snyder, Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 11. Steve & Kate Archer, Steve & Ireneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12. Madeleine Mackarey, Santa Claus & Paula Rochon Mackarey, Happenings Magazine

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Happenings Magazine is delighted to announce the local businesses that won the third annual Happie Awards! Winners were chosen by satisfied customers who voted online at www.HappeningsPA.com for businesses that made them most Happie. Congratulations to all the winners and their Happie customers!

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Best Restaurant Overall-Le Manhattan Bistro, Wilkes-Barre Best Restaurant for Seafood- Cooper’s, Scranton & Pittston

Best Restaurant for Pizza- Arcaro & Genell’s, Old Forge

Best Wine List- Carmen’s 2.0, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton

Best Restaurant for Breakfast- Marie’s Diner, Old Forge Best Restaurant for Sushi- Sushi Thai, Dunmore

Best Restaurant for Steaks- Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Wilkes-Barre Best Restaurant for Wings- Windsor Inn, Jermyn

Best Restaurant for Subs/Hoagies- Steve and Irene’s, Mayfield

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Best Vegetarian Restaurant- Eden, Scranton

Best Doughnuts- Krispy Kreme, Clarks Summit & Scranton

Best New RestaurantAbbiocco, Clarks Summit

SHOPPING

Best DinerChick’s Diner, Scranton

Best Shop for Women’s Clothes- Wallflower, Honesdale

Best Ethnic RestaurantSavory Maza, Scranton

Best Food Truck- Nina’s

Best BarNyx, Clarks Summit

Best CaféDuffy’s, Clarks Summit

Best Winery- Nimble Hill Winery, Tunkhannock

Best Local BreweryIrving Cliff Brewery, Honesdale

Best Chocolate Producer- Chocolates by Leopold, Montrose Best Ice CreamManning’s Farm Dairy, Dalton, Clarks Summit, Scranton Happenings Magazine Happenings Magazine

Best Shop for Children’s Clothes- Art's for Babies and Beyond, Honesdale

Best Shop for Men’s Clothes- Art’s for Him, Honesdale Best Shop for GiftsWillowtree Shop, Clarks Summit Best Car DealerToyota of Scranton

Best Garden ShopAgway, Honesdale

Best Antique Shop- A Picker’s Find, Honesdale

Best Healthy Food ShopEverything Natural, Clarks Summit Best Supermarket – Wegman’s, Dickson City & Wilkes-Barre September 2006 February 2017

Best Mall/Shopping Center- Viewmont Mall, Dickson City Best Downtown for Shopping- Honesdale

Best Jeweler- Wisnosky Jewelers, Tunkhannock Best Shoe StoreDSW, Moosic

Best Store for Accessories- Waverly General Store, Waverly

Best Pharmacy- Rite Aid Best Farm MarketScranton Co-Op

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Best Car Wash/Detailing- Johnny’s Car Wash, Scranton Best Accountant- Jeffrey C. Webb, Scott Twp.

Best Mechanic- Gregory’s Auto Service, Honesdale Best Computer RepairEndless Programming Solutions, LLC, Tunkhannock

Best Heating & Cooling Repair- Don Hiller Heating & Plumbing, Honesdale

Best Art-Centered Event- Arts on the Square, Scranton

Best Electrician- Edsall Electrical Services, Honesdale

FAMILY/CHILDREN

Best Plumber- Don Hiller Heating & Plumbing, Honesdale

Best Lawn Care Provider- JML Landscaping & Construction, Hawley

Best Basement Water Protection ServicesMark White

Best Interior Designer/DecoratorWendell & Company

Best New BusinessChyle’s Classic Cuts, Clarks Summit

EVENTS

Best Annual Event- La Festa Italiana, Scranton

Best Fundraiser- Paint Pittston Pink

Best Farm/CSA- Calkins Creamery, Honesdale

Best MarathonSteamtown Marathon

Best Photographer – James Condon Photography, Scranton

Best Outdoor EventWally Lake Fest

Best Dry Cleaner – Eagle Cleaners, Clarks Summit

Best Shoe RepairMartine’s Shoe Repair, Carbondale

Best Tailor/Seamstress Alterations- Pam Miszler, Honesdale Best Gas/Oil ProviderFirmstone, Honesdale

Best Fair/FestivalHarford Fair

Best History-Centered Event- Scranton Shakespeare Festival

Best Town-Wide EventClarks Summit Ice Festival Best Event VenueMontage Mountain, Moosic

Best Educational Event/Seminar- Lunch & Learn VNA Hospice, Olyphant

Best Family Resort – Keen Lake Campground, Waymart

Best Children/Family Photographer – Valvano Pix, Dalton

Best Place for Children’s HaircutsThe Sapphire Salon, Pittston

Best Summer CampWayne County YMCA

Best Pediatrician- Dr. Paul Tomcykoski, Jessup

Best Children’s DentistSprout Dental, Honesdale Best Birthday Party Planner- My Gym, Scranton

Best Children’s EventTouch A Truck, Junior League of Scranton

Best Place to Dine with Kids- Trackside Grill, Honesdale

E N T E RTA I N M E N T & AT T R AC T I O N S Best Local Musician/Band- The Wannabes

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Best Ballet/Dance Company- Elite Dance Company, West Hazleton

Best Library- Valley Community Library, Peckville

Best Place for a Night Out- Andy Gavin’s, Scranton

Best Casino- Mohegan Sun, Wilkes-Barre Best Sports TeamScranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders AAA-Baseball

Best Late-Night HangoutThe Bog, Scranton Best Movie TheaterCinemark, Moosic Best Local Theater Company- Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg

Best Date-Night Destination- Woodhouse Day Spa, Kingston

Best Pumpkin PatchRoba Family Farms, Dalton

Best Christmas Tree Farm- Roba Family Farms, Dalton

WEDDING

Best Wedding Photographer- Seneca Lewis (Photography by Seneca), Montrose

Best Dress Shop- Seneca’s Bridal, Montrose

Best Wedding BakerTruly Scrumptious, Kingston Best DJ/Band- EJ the DJ

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Best Florist- Monzie’s Floral Design, Tunkhannock

Best Tuxedo RentalSarno & Sons, Scranton

Best Wedding/Event Planner- Ambiance Event Planning & Floral Design

Best Caterer- Cooper’s Seafood Catering, Scranton & Pittston

E D U C AT I O N

Best College- Clarks Summit University

Best High SchoolAbington Heights High School, Clark Summit

Best Elementary SchoolFell Charter School, Simpson

Best Preschool- ABC Academy, Carbondale Best Continuing Education ProviderLackawanna College, Scranton

Best Cyber SchoolCommonwealth Charter Academy

Best Tutoring ServiceNEPA Career & College Counseling, Clarks Summit

Best College CounselorJennifer L. Severini-Kresock, Clarks Summit

Best Teacher/ProfessorDr. Janet Hicks, Clarks Summit University

Best Music InstructorDiane Amari, Scranton High School HappeningsPA.com

MEDICAL

Best Dentist- Dr. Michael C. Rogers, Complete Health Dentistry of NEPA, Honesdale

Best Orthodontist- Quinn, Mariotti & Abod, Clarks Summit & Scranton Best Hospital- Regional Scranton Best Primary Care Physician- Dr. Cynthia Oleski, Dickson City Best Rehabilitation Facility- Allied Services

Best Oncologist- Dr. William Heim, Hematology Oncology Associates, Dunmore

Best Cardiologist- Dr. Linda Barrasse, Great Valley Cardiology, Scranton

Best Obstetrician / Gynecologist- Dr. Marc Rabin, Physicians Health Alliance, Scranton

Best Optometrist- Dr. Amy Neal, Lakeside Vision, Hawley Best Audiologist- Dr. Maggie Mariotti, Hearing Specialists of NEPA, Clarks Summit, Honesdale, Scranton

Best Home Health Care Provider- Home Instead Best Senior Living Center- The Pines, Clarks Summit

VA C A T I O N

Best Family AttractionKalahari Resort, Mt. Pocono February2017

Best Family Fun Park/ Mini Golf- Costa’s Family Fun Park, Hawley

Best Riding Stable/Trail Rides- GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center, Milford

Best History/Heritage Attraction- Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Scranton

Best Pet-Centered Event- Paws in the Park, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

Best Water ParkKalahari Resort, Mt. Pocono

Best Museum- Everhart Museum, Scranton Best Water OutfitterLander’s River Trips, Narrowsburg, NY Best Ski Resort- Elk Mountain, Union Dale Best Golf CourseElkview Country Club, Crystal Lake

Best Visitors Bureau – Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau

PETS

Best Veterinarian- Dr. Robert Noto, Memorial Veterinary Hospital, Dickson City Best Pet GroomerRuthanne Austin, Shear Pawection, Waverly

Best Pet Boarding Facility- Little Red Doghouse, Clarks Summit Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies- Stately Pet Supplies, Clarks Summit

Best Pet Adoption- Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Clarks Summit Best Horse BoardingPainted Acres, Greenfield Twp.

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Best Dog Park- Abington Dog Park, Clarks Summit

H E A LT H / B E AU T Y

Best Spa- Woodhouse Day Spa, Kingston Best Salon- Clel’s Place, Clarks Summit Best Stylist- Lindsey Mandziara, Head to Toe Salon and Spa, Tunkhannock

Best Massage- Head to Toe Salon and Spa, Tunkhannock

Best Manicures / Pedicures- My Time Nail Salon, Scranton

Best Fitness CenterLake Region Fitness, Hawley

Best Personal TrainerGina Lecce, Lake Region Fitness, Hawley

Best Yoga- Yoga International, Honesdale

Best ChiropractorWyoming Valley Chiropractic, Forty Fort HOTELS

Best Bed and BreakfastJames Manning House, Bethany Best Hotel- Woodloch Resort, Hawley

Keen Lake Campground, Waymart

Best Romantic ResortThe Settler’s Inn, Hawley

Best Hotel for Girlfriend Getaways- Ledges Hotel, Hawley Best Hotel for Business Travel- Scranton Residence Inn by Marriott

Best Campground- Keen Lake Campground, Waymart

Best Winter ResortSkytop Lodge, Skytop

Best Summer ResortKalahari Resort, Mt. Pocono

Best Vacation RentalSilver Birches, Hawley

MISCELLANEOUS Best Attorney- Nancy Barrasse, Scranton

Best Blog- David DeCosmo Best Bank- Wayne Bank Best Local AuthorMargo Azzarelli Best Local ArtistJustin Roach

Best Insurance AgencyThompson Insurance Agency, Scranton Best ArchitectTim Aikman, Dalton

Best Builder/RemodelerKRK Construction, Clarks Summit

Best Realtor- Barry Kaplan, Clarks Summit

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ART EXHIBITS Feb. 1-Mar. 14, “Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race," Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-6400. Feb. 1-28, Railroad Photography of Daniel Troy, Steamtown NHS, Scranton. 340-5200. Feb. 1-Mar. 10, X-Scapes – Deconstructing the Urban and storal Landscape, Madelon Powers Gallery, ESU, East Stroudsburg. 422-3532. Feb. 3-Mar. 3, Raku Fiber Fusion: Sculptural Vessels, University of Scranton. 9414214. Feb. 4-28, "Here I Come to Save the Day. The Science, Culture & Art of Superheroes," Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186. Feb. 4-28, Art Opening: Darryl Speicher “Life in the Poconos”, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. 6293060.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS Feb. 2, Hide-n’- Seekers Program for Preschoolers, 10 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403- 2006. Feb. 3, Preschool MESS Program Begins, 10:3011:30 a.m., Hoyt Library, Kingston. 287-2013. Feb. 6, Jr LEGO Club, 5-6

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Feb. 7, Storytime, 10:3011:30 a.m., Hoyt Library, Kingston. 287- 2013.

Feb. 4, World Series of Beer Pong $50,000 Grand Prize Qualifying Tournament, 4 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808.

Feb. 8, Art Express, 3:304:30 p.m., Hoyt Library, Kingston. 287-2013.

Feb. 4, New England Contra Dance, 7p.m., Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston. 333-4007.

Feb. 11, LEGO Club, 11 a.m.noon, Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming. 693-1364.

Feb. 8, Adult Coloring, 3-4:30 p.m., Hoyt Library, Kingston. 287-2013.

Feb. 13-17, Valentine's Day Crafts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., McBride Memorial Library, Berwick. 752-2241.

Feb. 8, Culinary Book Club, 5:15 p.m., Wayne Co Public Library, Honesdale. 253-1220.

Feb. 13, Craft Night, 6-8 p.m., Lackawanna County Children's Library, Scranton. 3483000 ext. 3050. Feb. 19, Tooth Fairy Day, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Lackawanna County Children's Library, Scranton. 348-3000 ext. 3015. Feb. 28, Winter Reading Club Ice Cream Party, 5:306:30 p.m., Nancy Kay Holmes Library, Scranton. 2070764.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Feb. 4, Northeast Pennsylvania Brain Bee, 1 p.m., University of Scranton. 941-4324.

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Feb. 9, Corvette Club of NEPA, 7 p.m., Tipsy Turtle, Avoca. 825-9469. Feb. 10, $5 Fill-A-Bag Book Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming. 6931364. Feb. 12, Shepherd's Maternity Home "A Celebration of Life" Valentine's Celebration, 2-6 p.m., Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. 822-7118, ext. 305. Feb. 12, Ziti with Your Sweetie Dinner Theater, 2 p.m., Clifford Fire Hall, Clifford. 222-4344.

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FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS Feb. 18, Indoor Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ladore Lodge, Waymart. 488-6129.

Feb. 10, The Hillbenders, 7 p.m., The Theater at North, Scranton. 800-5020.

Guitarmageddon II, 7:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 344-1111.

Feb. 21, Tuesdays with Nellie Mystery Book Club, Wayne Co Public Library, Honesdale. 253-1220 .

Feb. 10, We've Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton.

Feb. 18, Destination Blues Music Festival, Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. 3894409.

Feb. 25, 16th Annual Spin 4 Life Benefitting Candy's Place, a.m.-7 p.m., Odyssey Fitness, Wilkes-Barre. 7148800.

Feb. 10, I Go On Singing: paul Robeson's Life in His own Words & Song, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, WilkesBarre. 826-1100.

Feb. 18, Outside the Wall, The Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808 .

CONCERTS Feb. 1, Elvis Lives, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100.

Feb. 11, Sebastian Maniscalco: Why Would You Do That? Tour, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 822-8158.

Feb. 3, KHORIKOS Concert: One Night Only, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Milford. 409-1269.

Feb. 12, I Prevail in Concert, Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808.

Feb. 3, Lee Rocker, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 800-999STATE.

Feb. 12, The Choral Society of NEPA– A Broadway Valentine, 4 p.m.., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 343-6707.

Feb. 4, Performance Music: “In Concert”, 7:30 p.m., University of Scranton. 9417624. Feb. 4, NEPA Philharmonic: A Night at the Oscars, 8 p.m., Mohegan Sun Pocono, WilkesBarre. 270-4444.

Feb. 19, 9th Annual Gene Yevich Memorial Concert, 7:30 p.m., University of Scranton. 941-7624. Feb. 24, “1964:” The Tribute, Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808 . Feb. 25, Wade Preston, 7 p.m., The Theater at North, Scranton . 800-5020. Feb. 25, Golden Gate Wingmen, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 4202808.

Feb. 16, Brad Paisley's Life Amplified Tour, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. (800)-7453000.

Feb. 26, "The Suffers," 7:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Bloomsburg University. 389-4409.

Feb. 17, Soul Shakers Winter Blues

Feb. 1-28, Snowshoe & CrossCountry Ski Loaner Program,

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FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS Nescopeck State Park, Drums, 18222, . 403-2006. Feb. 4, Eagle Watch Bus Tour, Upper Delaware Visitor Center, Lackawaxen. 2263164. Feb. 4, Backyard Birds, 10 a.m., Lacawac Sanctuary Visitor Center, Lake Ariel. 6899494. Feb 4, 11 & 25, Cross Country Skiing, 9 a.m.-noon, Pocono Environmental Ed Center, Dingmans Ferry. 8282319. Feb. 8, Golden Bald Eagle Watch, 9 a.m.- p.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403- 2006. Feb. 10, Eagle Watch, Kettle Creek Environmental Ed Center, Stroudsburg. 6293060. Feb. 10, Moonlit Walk, 7p.m., The Nature Conservancy, Long Pond. 643-7922. Feb. 11, Eagle Watch Bus Tour, Upper Delaware Visitor Center, Lackawaxen. 2263164. Feb. 11, Building for the Birds, 10 a.m., Kettle Creek Environmental Ed Center, Stroudsburg. 629-3060. Feb. 12, Bridging the Gap: Intro to Snowshoeing, 1-3 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319. Feb. 14, Beekeeper Club, 7 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Ed Center,

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SEMINARS/LECTURES Feb. 1-2, How to Transform Your Life Through Meditation with Buddhist Monk Kelsang Samatha, 7-8 p.m., AFA Gallery, Scranton. 845-856-9000.

Catholicism: Controversies, Complexities & Consolations,” University of Scranton. 941-6206. Feb. 7, Deadly Euphemisms: A Philosophical Analysis of Nazi Medical Terminology, 5 p.m., Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-8113. Feb. 7, Paint a Decorative Snowman Box, 7-9 p.m., Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 996-1500.

Feb 1-Mar. 14, Medical & Health Humanities Deadly Medicine Speaker Series, Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-6372.

Feb. 10, “The People Formerly Known as Audience”, noon, University of Scranton. 941-6206.

Feb. 1-3, Global Ministry Conference: Rise of the Missiopreneur, Clarks Summit University, South Abington Twp. 585-9253.

Feb. 13, The Menu: Cupid's Arrow featuring POSH at the Scranton Club, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 344-1111.

Feb. 1-4, 26th Annual Farming for the Future Conference, Penn State Conference Center, State College. 349-9856 .

Feb. 14, Finding Your Inner Funny, 5 p.m., Wayne Co Public Library, Honesdale. 253-1220.

Feb. 1, Crazy 8s Math Club, 4-5 p.m., Nancy Kay Holmes Library, Scranton. 348-3000. Feb. 1, Holocaust and Comparative Genocide Pedagogy, 5 p.m., Marlene Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-8113. Feb. 3, Gallery Lecture: “Raku Fiber Fusion” by Ellen Silberlicht, exhibiting artist, 5 p.m., University of Scranton. 941-4214. Feb. 6, “Contemporary

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Feb. 15, Do the Dying Deserve Compassion? The Ethics of Granting Access to Unapproved Drugs to the Terminally Ill, 6:30 p.m., Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-8113. Feb. 17, “The Greatest Question That Has Ever Been Presented to the American People,” noon, University of Scranton. 9416206. Feb. 18, “Ignite Student Leadership Conference,” 10 a.m., University of Scranton. 941-6233. February 2017

FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS Feb. 18, Masterpiece Theater Book Discussion, noon, Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming. 693-1364.

Feb. 17-20, 13th Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, downtown Clarks Summit, 587-9045.

Feb. 17, The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100.

Feb. 21, Tuesdays With Nellie, 5:30 p.m., Wayne Co Public Library, Honesdale. 253-1220.

Feb. 17-20, Fire & Ice Festival, downtown, Lititz.

Feb. 18-19 & 24-26, Oklahoma, Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. 283-2195.

Feb. 21, The Medical Professional & the Nazi Regime, 7 p.m., Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-8113. Feb. 23-25, Spring College Days, Clarks Summit University, South Abington Twp. 585-9376. Feb. 24, “New York Cultural Capital 1945-1965,” noon, University of Scranto . 9416206 . Feb. 27, Stop the Bleed, 7 p.m., Lackawanna County Children's Library, Scranton. 348-3000 ext. 3050.

SPECIAL EVENTS Feb. 4, WinterFest 2017, 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006. Feb. 4, Reunion Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PNC Field, Moosic. 469-1701. Feb. 11, Lackawanna County Medical Society’s Annual Presidential Reception, 6-10 p.m., Country Club of Scranton, Clarks Summit. 344-3616. Feb. 17-19, 4th Annual Destination Blues Music Festival, Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. 389-2795. February 2017

Feb. 18-19, Kiwanis Annual Winterfest, Camp Brule, Forksville. 924-4224. Feb. 20, Fee-Free Day at Steamtown NHS, Steamtown NHS, Scranton. 241-8258. Feb. 24-26, 30th Annual CSBA Home & Outdoor Living Show, Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 966-0625.

Feb. 18, The Naked Magicians, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 800-999STATE. Feb. 21, Latin American Film Festival: “Wild Tales” Argentina, 7 p.m., University of Scranton. 941-7778.

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Feb. 23, Peter and the Starcatcher, 7:30 p.m., Clarks Summit University, South Abington Twp. 585-9000.

Feb. 2-5 & 9-12, Terra Nova, Providence Playhouse, Scranton. 342-9707.

Feb. 23, Annie, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100.

Feb. 6, Mondays at the Movies: Hilleman– Quest to Save Children, 7 p.m., Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg. 389-4409.

Feb. 24, “Miss Julie,” University of Scranton. 9414318.

Feb. 15-19, William Shakespeare's The Tempest, 7:30 p.m., King's College Theatre, Wilkes-Barre. 208-5825. Feb. 16, Cirque Zuma Zuma, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. Feb. 17-18 & 24-26, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Wilkes University, WilkesBarre. 408-4540. Feb. 17-Mar. 2, Winter Film Fest 2017, Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 996-1500.

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Feb. 24, Annie, 7 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 800-999STATE. Feb. 25, Christopher Lloyd Goes Back to the Future, 7 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 800-999-STATE. Feb. 26, National Theatre Live– Amadeus, 2 p.m., Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 996-1500.

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