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Time to Shine!
Lea DeStefano illuminates the importance of heart health among women.
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All Heart A Level 1 Heart Attack Coordinator shares her story.
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Spread the Love Find his or her heart’s desire with Valentine’s Day gift ideas.
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What’s for Dinner? Area chefs make recommendations to suit every appetite.
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Olympic Aspirations Meet NEPA native and Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon and find out how he plans to go for the gold in South Korea.
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Tails to Tell Check out NEPA’s furry friends and vote for your fave.
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Brush Up! Get to know the people behind some of NEPA’s brightest smiles.
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Come On Get Happie! Discover how some winners of the 2017 Happie Awards keep customers coming back.
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February’s on Fire! What to do, where to go, everything you need to know!
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e couldn’t have selected a more “heartwarming” model for this February’s Heart Health issue. Cover model Lea DeStefano had two open heart surgeries– the first at 3 months of age and another at age 12. Now a senior in high school, she lives life to the fullest, warming the hearts of all those who have the privilege of connecting with her. But this isn’t Lea’s first appearance in Happenings Magazine. In 2004 she served as the Child Chairperson for the American Heart Association. Our cover photo was shot at the Mansion at Noble Lane in Bethany, PA, located just outside of Honesdale, PA. The mansion was once a residence of the Woolworth family and has since been turned into a boutique hotel by the former editor of Essence Magazine.
Barb Toolan, Ha Tom Reddingt ppenings’ Founder on & Paula M ackarey
To mark Happenings’ 50th anniversary we will be featuring businesses that began 50 years ago or more, couples who have celebrated their golden anniversary and the 50 most influential people from Northeast PA. We hope you join us on our journey as we celebrate the past and forge ahead into an exciting and promising future.
Managing Editor Barbara Toolan and I have the habit of saying, “you know you’re old when…” So in the case of this February issue, we say, not only do we remember Lea being the beautiful 5-year-old who we featured 14 years ago but we also remember working at Happenings before she was even born! As we approach the 50th anniversary celebration of Happenings (2019) it will also mean that Barb and I have worked together for nearly half of that -25 years! In a world with so much change, this is remarkable. 8
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Smile, Sparkle, Shine– A Survivor’s Story
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mile, sparkle shine. Those are the three encouraging reminders Lea DeStefano’s mom gives her whenever she leaves home and that’s exactly how you feel after spending just a few moments with Lea. On paper, the 18 year-old Riverside High School senior already reads as above average. Her eagerness and ability to lead is exemplified by her term as co-captain of the varsity cheerleading team. Her selfexpression and appreciation of the arts sashays her through the five different styles of dance she studies and demonstrates to younger students. Seeing the energetic and
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ebullient teenager you would never believe her young life was filled with daunting medical procedures and an uncertain future. When she was 3-months-old, Lea’s doctor noticed a murmur in her chest. Lea underwent cardiac catheterization and open heart surgery for tetralogy of fallot at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) two months later. Lea divulges this information as if she is sharing what she did over the weekend, though her condition was much more tenuous. It meant she had a hole in her heart and would be unable to perform strenuous physical activity. The surgery was a success, but at 12-years-old, Lea underwent a second open heart procedure. Again, HappeningsPA.com
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she casually describes the incident saying, “They cracked me open, put a new stint in and patched up the hole.” Her bluntness when speaking about her medical history comes from her beyond her years understanding of the
for their support and donations. For her efforts, the school superintendent awarded her the Junior Humanitarian Award.
Lea has a habit of paying it forward. After her second open heart surgery at CHOP, she received a “Just because my heart was born heart shaped pillow that local broken, I was not born broken.” schools made and donated to the hospital. When Lea started her meaning of her life and her freshman year at Riverside, role as a member of a community. In 2005, when she was she approached her principals with the idea of making simi5-years-old, Lea was featured lar pillows in Home in Happenings’ Go Red for Economics classes and donatHeart Health feature for her role as a Child Chair in the American Heart Association’s Lackawanna County Heart Walk. Lea decided to re-involve herself with the event after losing someone close to her. Her first cheerleading coach, who she credits for teaching her all she knows about the sport, passed away unexpected-
ing them to CHOP. Lea’s efforts have provided almost 600 CHOP patients with huggable hearts. Her plans for the future make clear that her mission is to, “Bring smiles to the people who brought smiles to me.” After college, Lea hopes to work for CHOP in the public relations department. That’s certainly the perfect job for a young woman who as a baby loved to interact with people so much that her mother sat with her in the hallways of CHOP to watch passers-by. Lea shares a special bond with her mom, Reba.
ly at age 24 due to heart problems. Lea raised over $11,000 for the Heart Walk in his honor. She is quick to credit her friends, family and the Riverside community February 2018
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“Everything I am has a lot to do with her, including her shoe addiction,” Lea jokes. Reba and Lea’s dad, Sam, have never missed a dance performance. Of her brother, Sam, Lea says, “He’s the man. He is my role model, though I would never tell him that.” The support and love Lea gives is no doubt the reason you would want Lea to be your friend. She says she is always checking in on her friends, wishing them luck on tests, calling when they’ve had good and bad days, and always making them laugh. When Lea shares her story, or really any story, her positivity and downto-earth realness radiate. She also happens to spew both encouraging and hilarious sentiments that should be painted on home décor items.
She never mentions one of her accomplishments without crediting or thanking another individual or group. “I am very humbled for the people I have met because everyone I have known left an impact on me”, she says. To little kids struggling with illness like she did she says, “Even when you make a mistake, you’re not a mistake. Just because my heart was born broken, I was not born broken.” Though she says “…at the end of the day I am simple. Just Lea,” it’s clear that she is much more to the hearts she has touched. H Lara Notarianni
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kwaaba means “welcome” in a language of Ghana, West Africa, and it's the name of the bed and breakfast company owned by entrepreneur Monique Greenwood and her husband Glenn Pogue. Greenwood, 58, is also the mother of freelance writer Glynn Pogue, 26, who is, in part, the inspiration for the four mansions Greenwood and her husband bought, renovated and operate as B&Bs.
Greenwood is only half kidding when she said she lives mostly in her pickup truck. She has a private residence in each of their inns in four states—Brooklyn, New York; Washington, D.C.; Cape May, New Jersey; and Bethany, Pennsylvania, just outside of Honesdale. At some point every week she’s at three of the locations. It’s a very different lifestyle than when she sat in the C-suite as editor in chief of Essence magazine, the country’s leading publication for Black women. Greenwood left publishing in 2001 to fully pursue her hospitality entrepreneurial ventures. Over the six years she was at Essence, she held four senior positions before landing the top spot as editor in chief. 14
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lodging model. “I quickly disEven though she loved the covered running an inn comjob, she said she needed to bines all of my personal paslove herself more. She was sions– decorating, entertainjuggling her roles as wife and ing and creating unforgetmother and a civic-minded table experiences. My huscitizen, along with running band and I opened our first the magazine. With her first inn, Akwaaba Mansion, in inn in Brooklyn, a restaurant, Brooklyn, and a coffee house, “I wanted to take the journey New York, she said, “I along with my guests to a in 1985,” never healthier, happier lifestyle,” she explained. showed “It's a free-standing historic up on my own list of things property with four gueto do. I knew something had strooms; we live on the top to give, and because I believe floor. Then we opened a secin legacy building, I ultimateond, Akwaaba by the Sea, on ly decided to take a chance the Jersey Shore in Cape May, on me and build my own where I first discovered the businesses, which I could one concept of B&Bs. We later day leave to my daughter.” purchased the inn across the Greenwood first stayed as a street in Cape May, guest at a B&B 25 years ago Buttonwood Manor, which and was intrigued by the was actually the first B&B we HappeningsPA.com HappeningsPA.com
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ever stayed. It was truly a fullcircle occurrence,” she said. Greenwood said she was raised very modestly but still had the bodacious dream of one day owning a home that she loved in a city that she loved for each season of the year. The inns became a way to do it. The couple had Brooklyn for the fall and Cape May for summer, then they chose Washington, D.C., Greenwood's hometown with its beautiful cherry blossoms, for spring. Then the opportunity to buy Bethany Mansion in NEPA presented itself. “It was love at first site for me, even though the property was in shambles and hadn't been occupied for more than 14 years. We did a complete restoration, creating 14 guestrooms, a spa, meeting and events rooms and a cooking demonstration kitchen. We refurbished the recreational facility with its Olympic-size, heated indoor
pool and a school-size gym with a stage and a basketball court complementing the tennis courts. The total project only took about a year, and we were blessed to work with Dakan Enterprises, a local contractor,” said Greenwood. She said her intention with what is now called The Mansion at Noble Lane was to create a place of beauty and rejuvenation. “I wanted to take the journey along with my guests to a healthier, happier lifestyle,” explained Greenwood. She added complimentary yoga classes for guests, along with cooking classes, spa services and more. "It's all about reclaiming your joy, and we're especially excited when local people choose to celebrate milestone occasions at the Mansion.” Greenwood also found time to author two books geared toward women. The Go On
Girl! Guide to Book Clubs, is basically a blueprint for starting and sustaining book clubs with an anthology of suggested reads. She explained, “I co-wrote it with two girlfriends after we started what became one of the largest book clubs in the country with more than 300 members in 20 plus cities.” The second was an awardwinning book called Having What Matters: The Black Woman’s Guide to Creating the Life You Really Want. “The book encourages women to define success on their own terms, then offers a road map for how to have financial freedom, a sexy soulmate, a healthy body, great style and make a difference in the world. In short, it encourages women to take their joy off layaway,” she elaborated. And even more amazing, Greenwood and her family just finished the first season of their reality show,
“I believe in legacy building, I ultimately decided to take a chance on me and build my own businesses, which I could one day leave to my daughter." Founders of the F.W. Woolworth Company built the mansion in 1903 as a country estate.
through the door.” Greenwood is waiting with baited breath to see if her show gets a second season. “If we do, it will be a second chance to showcase more of NEPA's beauty and its many businesses. Last season, the show spotlighted area wineries, escape rooms, waterfalls, restaurants, shops and more,” she said.
“Checked Inn,” which was filmed in Bethany an aired on The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). “It was an awesome experience opening up our lives and our business so viewers could steal away, just like our guests, if only for one hour,” said Greenwood. “The show looks at the behindthe-scenes operations of a
family-owned business with a colorful staff, while introducing the world to the amazing guests we get to meet each day, guests who often come with baggage in addition to their luggage. We help them unpack some of their issues and hopefully leave feeling more whole and happy. We also get recharged by the joy and love guests bring
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Next up for Greenwood and her family, “I'd like to consider a franchise model for the B&Bs and introduce a line of home accessories to be sold at retail. I’d also like to write another book. Then again, I’d also like to exhale and maybe just sit back and try to enjoy some of the fruits of my labor. Visit www.akwaaba.com. H –Christine Fanning
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upport the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Day by participating in National Wear Red Day.
to increase women’s awareness and critical research to discover scientific knowledge about cardiovascular health.
Why Go Red? Cardiovascular disease in the U.S. kills approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. Participate in National Wear Red Day® and donate to Go Red For Women. The movement helps support educational programs
Lead by example. Make time to “Know Your Numbers.” Five numbers, that all women should know to take control of their heart health are: Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, BloodPressure, Blood Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI). Knowing these numbers can help women and their healthcare provider determine their risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. H
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ancy Krempasky, R.N., is a resident of Archbald and a Level 1 Heart Attack Coordinator at Geisinger Northeast. She is a registered nurse with 25 years of experience and trained at Community Medical Center School of Nursing. A Level 1 heart attack is an STelevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which occurs when blood flow is completely blocked to a portion of the heart. ST-segment elevation is an abnormality detected on the 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG). This is the most severe kind of heart attack.
Geisinger CMC Gets to the Heart of the Matter Experiences of Level 1 Heart Attack Coordinator
Geisinger’s Level 1 Heart Attack Program began in the early ’90s at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville as a way to improve cardiac care for patients with acute STEMI. “This program is a team effort among local EMS, community hospitals, emergency department staff and cardiac catheterization lab staff to provide the patient with the utmost competent care in an evolving myocardial infarction,” Krempasky said. “We have a 90-minute goal of 'first medical contact to device activation’ as established by the American Heart Association (AHA). This is the crucial time when EMS makes contact with a patient experiencing chest pain, assesses the patient and transmits an EKG report, which captures the electrical activity of the heart, to the emergency room. The emergency department (ED) physician then activates the STEMI alert, the patient arrives, they are treated rapidly in the ED, seen by the interventional cardiologist and 18
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taken to the cardiac catheterization lab where a procedure is performed to open the blocked artery.” In her line of work, Krempasky said she sees both men and women suffering from chest pain and heart attacks. “Heart disease does not discriminate. Men and women, young and old, are all affected. We do see more male patients than female, but this is due to the fact that heart attack symptoms present differently in most women than they do in men. The most common symptom for both men and women is chest pain, discomfort, an ”elephant sitting on my chest” feeling.” Women tend to have more lower chest/abdominal pain, lightheadedness, fainting, upper back pressure or extreme fatigue. According to the AHA, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, yet women often attribute the symptoms to less life-threatening things such as acid reflux, the flu or the normal signs of aging. She uses her expertise to help educate local communities about early heart attack care and preventing and managing heart disease. Part of her role includes working with local EMS units to provide the most up-to-date information on treating acute heart attack patients, early intervention and rapid transport. Her background in healthcare began as a teenager when she became an EMT and volunteered with her local EMS company. “I became an R.N. in 1992 and February 2018
began my career in telemetry, then progressed to working in the intensive care unit and then to the cardiac catheterization lab. I also maintain my advanced cardiac life support credentials.” A recent case stands out in her mind. “On a snowy morning, the overhead page came for a STEMI alert with a 10minute estimated time of arrival. I met with the ED doctor who had a copy of the transmitted EKG that clearly showed the patient
“Heart disease does not discriminate. Men and women, young and old, are all affected.” had a STEMI. We knew was this was a 40-something year-old male who was plowing snow and developed chest pain. We contacted the communications center to locate the EMS unit that was transporting the patient. I was in contact with the cath lab team and the interventional cardiologist while we waited for the patient. We were able to stabilize the patient in the emergency room and got him to the cardiac cath lab where the interventional cardiologist found a 100-percent blocked artery with a large amount of blood clot. The artery was opened, the clot removed and a stent implanted 72 minutes after paramedics began treatment.” Krempasky explained, “Our goal initially is to bypass the emergency room and go HappeningsPA.com
directly to the cath lab when we can. Patients are rapidly assessed, brought to the cath lab where the interventional cardiologist will access through either their wrist (radial artery) or the groin (femoral artery), inject dye through specialized catheters to locate the blockage and then place a stent to keep the artery open. The patient is then monitored for a day or two in the intensive care unit, transferred to the telemetry floor and then discharged home with an outpatient cardiac rehab program.” Life after a STEMI involves compliance with the dual anti-platelet medication therapy. “Aspirin and antiplatelet agents are KEY in keeping the implanted stent from becoming clotted off and causing another heart attack, or even death.” For optimum heart health she advises quitting smoking, following a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly and following up with your cardiologist. Her advice to both women and men is to get a thorough medical work-up, follow a healthy diet; if you smoke, quit; if you don‘t smoke, don‘t start. Exercise, even if it’s a few minutes several times throughout your day — get up and move. “My other piece of advice would be if you start to have symptoms of a heart attack, sit down, call 9-1-1, chew four baby aspirins and get treatment. DO NOT drive yourself to the hospital. Use our expertly trained EMS staffers.” H –Christine Fanning 19
Finding Balance as a Heart Attack Survivor…
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leasant Mount resident John Finnen grew up leading an active lifestyle. He kept busy with everything from martial arts to biking and canoeing. But a work accident in 1996 injured his legs, forcing him into a less active lifestyle. In 2009, during a series of routine tests, Finnen was diagnosed with a severe case of heart disease. From then on, he started to refocus on diet and exercise. His Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Stella, regularly monitored Finnen’s condition. “Dr. Stella was great the whole time. No matter what questions I had," comments Finnen. Dr. Stella, a native of Pittston, began his career as a pharmacist before returning to medical school. He was extremely attracted to surgery, and explains, for him, "12-16 hours days felt like five minutes." He finds it rewarding to help patients extend their lives, and he has performed thousands of surgeries over the course of his career. In June, 2013, when Finnen suffered a mild heart attack while out on a bike ride, he called Dr. Stella from the ambulance. Dr. Stella met Finnen at Geisinger Community Medical Center, and performed quintuple bypass surgery.
John, standing along the Mississippi, with the trophies from the two races.
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For many people, like Finnen, genetics play a big role in their cardiac health. His father passed away from a heart attack at 61-years-old, and his maternal grandfather died of a heart attack in his 40s, so cardiac concerns were linked to both sides of his family. According to Dr. Stella, genetics are “one of biggest risk factors for cardiac disease.” For those who do have a family member who has experienced a significant cardiac event at a younger age, Dr. Stella advises more attention be paid to the individuals’ 20
John & his canoe partner David Gustin, Wayne County
screened more aggressively and earlier on – receiving earlier stress tests, for example. While it’s important to stay active and take precautions, Dr. Stella notes, there is "no use living if you don't have a quality of life,” so it’s important to maintain that quality. For those who do undergo cardiac surgery, Dr. Stella says, “The healthier you are going in, better the recovery is." This held true for Finnen who was back on his feet within a day of his surgery. Within a month, he hiked to the top of Elk Mountain. A canoe racer in the ‘90s, Finnen started to canoe again after his diagnosis, and as soon as he was able post-surgery, he was back to canoeing. In 2014, Finnen competed in the National Canoeing Championships. He and a friend competed in the C2 Standard Racing Class,
“When dealing with heart disease, you can't control genetics or gender, but you can stay active.”
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John & his wife Renee finishing the 100 mile MS city-to-shore bike ride.
winning the event in their category. The team had the fastest racing time of any standard racing canoe at the event. The following day, Finnen raced alone in the C1 Stock Class. This was an open race, not divided by age groups, and Finnen placed first in this event as well. Both courses required the racer to canoe seven miles down the Mississippi River and seven miles back upriver. Finnen tries to make staying active and eating right a lifestyle. That means biking two or three days a week, canoeing a few days a week and walking every day. Shortly after his heart attack, he also changed jobs
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to help keep his health a priority. He previously worked as a project superintendent for a construction company, putting in long days on big jobs. Now he works for an engineering company doing more inspection work. It did require some personal sacrifices to leave his previous job, but the eighthour work day allows him time to stay active. Finnen continues to stay active. He recently biked in a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis with his wife, Renee. As Dr. Stella points out, John was fortunate to have an easier recovery process since he was an otherwise healthy person at the time of his heart attack. He stresses, “When dealing with heart disease, you can't control genetics or gender, but you can stay active.” H –Melissa Durante
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he advent of Heart Health Month also sheds a spotlight on chronic heart conditions, including Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). Clinical professionals at Saber Healthcare are dedicated to helping patients living with CHF, providing education and resources that allow patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Below they share 10 tips to best manage CHF:
Read and understand food labels: Following a sodiumrestricted diet begins with the ability to simply pay attention to what you’re eating and drinking. Sodium content is listed on almost all food labels, and the key is to keep your intake under 2000mg per day. Know the signs and symptoms: “Weight gain and swelling (or edema) are key signs. Swelling related to CHF usually starts at the feet and expands to the lower extremities, sometimes into the abdomen,” explains Donna Molinaro, Administrator, 24
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Saber Healthcare Group Shares Tips to Manage Congestive Heart Failure Whitestone Care Center. Other critical signs and symptoms include increased shortness of breath and increased coughing, white foamy sputum (a mixture of saliva and mucus), fatigue and change in vital signs Weigh yourself daily. Hearthealthy people do not normally experience a weight gain of 2 lbs. daily or 4 lbs. in a 3-day period. If this type of weight gain occurs, a physician should be notified. Take medication as prescribed. Skipping, holding or not taking diuretics and heart medications may result in exacerbation of your CHF and possible hospitalization. Avoid processed, pre-made or pre-packaged food Beware of so-called “lowsodium” food: Labels that indicate “low sodium” may just indicate that it has lower sodium than the original product. “If a patient uses two slices of bread, low-sodium cheese and low-sodium turkey, the total sodium can equal up to 500-700mg for HappeningsPA.com
one sandwich—nearly half of what a CHF patient is allowed daily,” says Nancy Istenes, DO, CMD, Chief Medical Officer, Saber Healthcare Group. Eat more fruits, vegetables, grains and beans Limit takeout food, canned food and pre-made frozen dinners Know your limitations: Socioeconomic factors, limited access to healthy food, limited support from family or friends and lack of health insurance can make it more difficult to manage CHF. Seek out resources available in the community. Seek out the proper support and resources: “Doctors, nurses and caretakers, including personal care attendants, can serve as vital resources for those without the financial and personal support they need to manage CHF,” says Nancy Hardick, Director of Nursing, Whitestone Care Center. While CHF is not curable, it can be managed through proper diet and medication and education. To learn more, visit saberhealth.com H February 2018
From Heart to Heart: Linking Menopause and Heart Disease tensives and cholesterollowering medication, if indicated. Although estrogen has been shown to improve lipid profiles in women, evidence has not shown hormone replacement therapy to be beneficial to cardiovascular disease risk in women. Age depending, hormone replacement therapy may actually increase the risk of cardiovascular events and stroke.
hile the risk factors for cardiovascular disease increase with age, women often see more prevalent symptoms after menopause. Commonwealth Health gynecologist Lynne Coslett-Charlton, M.D., explains the connection between the two and shares tips women can take to live happier, healthier lives.
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Significance of the link between heart disease and menopause: Cardiovascular disease risk increases significantly in women after menopause. Where men typically have higher risks at age 40, women have equal risk at approximately age 65. It is unclear if the lack of estrogen or the changes related to age are the biggest factors, but it is probably a combination of both. Comorbidities such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and smoking also contribute to the link. How do altered hormonal levels contribute? Estrogen influences atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of the arteries) by altering lipid levels. With decreasing estrogen, LDL and triglyceride levels (bad cholesterol) increase, while HDL levels (good cholesterol) either plateau or decrease. How does diet contribute? With increasing atherosclero26
sis risk, it is important that women adhere to hearthealthy, low-fat diets. Does taking a birth control pill impact your chances of getting cardiovascular disease when going through menopause? Cardiovascular disease and stroke risk increase with oral contraceptive use in older women who are at risk for heart disease, especially those with increased cholesterol and hypertension and those who are smokers. Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives are not recommended for women who smoke after age 35 because of the remarkable increase in cardiovascular disease, deep vein thrombosis and stroke risk. How can women decrease their risk of heart disease during menopause? Exercise at least 30 minutes per day, avoid smoking, control weight gain and with the advice of their physician, use anti-hyperHappeningsPA.com
What risk factors increase chances of heart disease during menopause? Strong family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, diabetes and especially smoking Best heart health tip: Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, exercise, eliminate tobacco and control weight. Best overall health tip: Metabolism changes during menopause. Evidence has shown that to maintain a healthy weight, women need to eat well but also engage in a heart-healthy exercise at least five days a week for 45 minutes. I tell all of my patients that exercise is the wonder drug (under the advice of a physician). Not only does it help maintain weight and boost metabolism, it helps with some of the uncomfortable side effects of menopause such as mood changes, sleeping disturbances and decreased libido. H –Megan Kane February 2018
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Valentine’s Day GiftIdeas
Valentine Heart Boxes. Only Leopold's for all the favorite hearts in your life. Sized from six-piece boxes to giant sized. Retail: From $5 Find it at: Chocolates by Leopold, Montrose
Beautiful handmade jewelry made from vintage silverware. Retail: Bracelets $25, earrings $18 and rings $15. Find it at: Fly Me Home, Pittston
Date Cake for two! A chocolate cake with fresh strawberry buttercream, perfect for sharing. Retail: $10 Find it at: Mill Market Bakery, Hawley
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Alucik Jewelry. Boasting an evocative design and modern vision, Alucik is a line of wearable art. Stainless-steel creations dipped in gold or silver. Retail: Necklace $98, Earrings $178. Find it at: Art on the Edge, Hawley
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n this month of love, Gerard Jacquinot (87) and Mary Ann Gilmartin Jacquinot (79) are the perfect example of a happy and steadfast relationship. The Scranton couple celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on July 25, 2017. The couple met on a blind date on November 19, 1960. Gerard pulled up in his Cadillac and Mary Ann was impressed by both his ride and his good looks, which she compared to movie star Montgomery Clift. At the end of the evening, Gerard promised to give Mary Ann a call. Her response? “Next week is Thanksgiving! How about then?” From that first date, both knew they had met the one. Gerard proposed on New Year’s Eve that same year, then gave Mary Ann a diamond ring on April 1, 1961. Family and friends gathered in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at St. Patrick’s Church to celebrate the couple on July 15, 1961. Mary Ann’s cousin, Monsignor Salvatore Flore presided over the wedding. Though it rained during the wedding and
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“Have fun, and laugh when you can!” reception at Mattes Community Center that followed, the couple took it as a sign of good luck. They celebrated their honeymoon in Niagara Falls, NY before returning to live in Scranton. A Scranton Technical High School graduate, Gerard worked as a union lather and carpenter for over 50 years. Mary Ann also attended Scranton Technical High School and became a registered nurse, and still works at Commonwealth Health part-time. The couple chose to stay in Scranton to raise their family, and are still proud to be loyal “Scrantonians.” Together they have four children: Michele Ditchkus, Anne Rizk, Gerard Jacquinot and Sister Maryalice Jacquinot, IHM. Gerard and Mary Ann say that love and faith are key to their happy marriage. They are currently members of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Scranton. Family is also extremely important to the couple, and cite the births of their children and grandchildren as their happiest memories. In their next chapter of their life, they hope to enjoy time with their seven grandchildren: Nina Rizk, Victoria Ditchkus, Michael Rizk, Emma Rizk, Alexandra Ditchkus, Catherine Rizk and Anna Jacquinot. Their best tip for a long, healthy marriage? “Have fun, and laugh when you can!” H –Megan Kane
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7 Sensational Valentine’s Day Getaways Buttermilk Falls inn & Spa, Milton, NY
Romancing the Getaway: The lush country setting on the scenic Hudson River makes this the perfect location for an unforgettable trip for two. Guests can fill their days with the many activities on site or visit some of the historically significant sites with a half hour of the inn. Package includes two nights in a standard room, fresh flowers in your room, a complimentary bottle of Prosecco and a plate of locally crafted Catskill Provisions chocolate truffles upon arrival, along with breakfast each morning and afternoon tea each day. Enjoy
a 15 percent discount on any 60 minute or more spa service (booked in advance), as well as 10 percent discount on all retail products at the inn or spa. Unlimited use of the indoor pool, steam room and sauna located in the eco-friendly spa just steps away from your room. www.buttermilkfallsinn.com
James Manning House Bed & Breakfast, Bethany, PA
The French Manor, South Sterling
Enjoy this four-diamond castle retreat, offering unparalleled mountain views, located in the heart of the Poconos. The Enchanted Evening mid-week package includes discount ski lift tickets, free snowshoeing, hiking and more. Or relax in the privacy of your own suite with lovely amenities such as fireplace, whirlpool tub for two, in-room massage and complimentary afternoon tea. The package also includes chilled champagne, chocolates and flowers upon arrival, a welcome fruit and cheese plate and decanter of sherry in-room, $120 dinner voucher per night to enjoy gourmet candlelight dinners at the inn’s four-diamond restaurant and a full gourmet breakfast each morning. www.thefrenchmanor.com 32 32
Enjoy this four-diamond castle retreat, offering Tranquility and comfort await in this 194-year old Federal-style home located in the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains. Each stay includes a hot, hearty breakfasts prepared fresh from local farm produce. Hints of Romance Package includes a bottle of “bubbly” and chocolates upon arrival. Romance in the Air Package includes a bottle of “bubbly,” to art-etched keepsake wine glasses, roses and chocolates in room. www.jamesmanninghouse.com continued
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Ledges Hotel, Hawley
Celebrate Valentine’s Day your way. Valentine Escape Package available February 14. Sip a glass of wine by the fireplace or take them to your room and sample a treat included in your gourmet chocolate basket from the Mill Market. Relax in the accommodation of your choice before your dining experience at Glass – wine.bar.kitchen. In the morning travel to the hotel’s sister property, The Settlers Inn, for a full farm to table country breakfast. Make the most o the holiday with the Romance by the Falls Package. Available February 9-10 or 16-17, the two night getaway includes accommodation of your
The Settlers Inn, Hawley
Reconnect with the One You Love Package. Celebrate Valentine’s Night with an overnight stay in the Arts and Crafts style
lodge. Package includes a glass of wine by the fireplace, a romantic candlelit dinner in the dining room and a comfy night’s sleep. Awake in the morning and linger over a full country breakfast. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a weekend getaway (February 9-11). Weekend two night stay in the accommodation of your choice, welcome glass of wine for each, in-room gourmet basket of chocolate treats from the Mill Market, a dozen red roses plus dinner for two on the night of your choice at the Inn’s farm to table restaurant and a full country breakfast each morning. www.thesettlersinn.com 34
choice, gourmet basket of chocolate treats, a dozen red roses, $75 dining voucher or Glass– wine. Bar. Kitchen and breakfast at The Settlers Inn one morning. www.ledgeshotel.com
Silver Birches Resort, Hawley
Valentine’s Celebration Packages offers guests the choice of a one night’s stay in a Deluxe King or a Luxury King overlooking beautiful frozen Lake Wallenpaupack. Then opt for either a romantic dinner for two at the Dock or the Dinner Theatre at the Waterfront. The package also includes a complimentary box of handmade truffles and bottle of champagne. www.silverbirchesresortpa.com
Hampton Inn, Jim Thorpe/Lehighton
Weekend Getaway Package: This newly renovated, award winning hotel is located 15 minutes from historic downtown Jim Thorpe. The 78room property features an indoor pool and fitness center. Package includes complimentary hot breakfast and a late checkout. www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com
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610-377-3400 PA I-476/ EXIT 74 • 877 Interchange Rd. • Lehighton, PA From PA Turnpike I-476 - Take exit 74 for Mahoning Valley towards Lehighton. Follow Route. 209 South 3/4 mile. Hotel is on the left.
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BUTTERMILK FALLS INN Luxury lodgings on a 75-acre Hudson River Estate includes guest rooms with fireplaces, carriage and guest houses with pet and child-friendly options. Enjoy a country breakfast, Spa, Henry’s restaurant, trails and Buttermilk’s own Millstone Farm with an organic kitchen garden and orchard and Animal Rescue Sanctuary. Milton, NY. 845- 795-1310. www.buttermilkfallsinn.com COLONIAL BRICK INN & SUITES Come and enjoy Pennsylvania hospitality at its finest. Call to reserve your special occasion package. Winter ski or summer golf packages, we will cater to guests all seasons of the year. New meeting room and free Internet in rooms. 25161 Route 11, Hallstead. 570-879-2162 or 1-800-290-3922 www.colonialbrickinn.com CRESCENT LODGE What luxury our “cabin in the woods” offers! Queen canopy bed, stone fireplace, jacuzzi for two, two TVs, private covered deck and full kitchen. Enjoy our Starting Post Cocktail Lounge and award-winning restaurant. Located two miles from Mt Airy Casino, 10 minutes from the Crossings and 15 minutes from Camelback Ski Area. Paradise Valley. Cresco, PA 800-392-9400 www.CrescentLodge.com. THE INN AT BIRCH WILDS Modern rustic five-star rated B and B, located a short drive from Jim Thorpe. Visit our site to see why travelers are saying: “Surpassed all expectations!" “Fabulous is an understatement!" “Amazing weekend getaway!” “Unexpected luxury, a romantic retreat!” “Best B and B… wow!” Lehighton, PA. 570-818-4433. www.innatbirchwilds.com 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 36
THE LODGE AT SINGING WATERS Located in the heart of the Endless Mountains– the property boasts six waterfalls! Each room features its own balcony with spectacular views. Ideal for small, private destination weddings, leadership retreats or vacation getaways with friends and family. Call for rates and availability. 451 Creek Rd., Mehoopany. 570-833-5306. www.singingwaters.net LYNN-LEE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST Step into the past while savoring the convenience of today in our gracious, restored 1868 Victorian! Three beautifully appointed guest rooms with queen size bed & private bath. Antiques, period & traditional furnishings. Unwind by the fireplace after skiing, antiquing or sightseeing. Full gourmet breakfast served daily. 1036 Main Street, New Milford, PA. 570-465-3505 www.lynn-lee.com
1819 RED BRICK INN A warm welcome awaits you at our charming Federal Style home. Centrally located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country. All guestrooms feature queen size bed, and private bath. (The Tuttle Room has a working fireplace). Full breakfast. Complimentary refreshments. Open year round. Credit Cards accepted. 607-243-8844 www.1819inn.com stay@1819inn.com
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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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Over a Century of Sweet Success * Dunmore Candy Kitchen
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reek immigrant James Veras founded Dunmore Candy Kitchen in 1904. The original location still stands today on Drinker Street in Dunmore, PA. In 2009 the current owners acquired the store, representing the third family to own and operate the business. The current owners contribute their continued success to their dedication to the original recipes that made the business thrive. Along with celebrating the long-standing success and historical beginnings of the Dunmore Candy Kitchen, the Reuther family is focused on continued growth and success. In 2013, a second retail location opened at 711 Davis St in Scranton. This additional location allowed the family to expand their gift and packaging selections, add fundraising and expand wholesale opportunities.
Looking to the future, the Reuther family is focused on continuing to serve the community with the best chocolates and experience available. “First and foremost, we will continue to maintain the quality of all products we offer,” shared Nick Reuther, Sr. “In addition, we plan to add additional retail locations, expand fundraising/wholesale programs, create a larger social media presence, and
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upgrade our on-line store.” The Dunmore Candy Kitchen is proud of its vast inventory of products. Both locations’ chocolate cases include over 80 products, including an array of chocolate covered pretzels, caramels, nuts, creams, truffles and bon-bons. Both stores also offer numerous flavors of fudge, brittles, nostalgia candy, pastries and seasonal candies. Staying true to the uniqueness and long-standing
history of the Dunmore Candy Kitchen, the Reuther family ensures all shoppers can find something they will enjoy. This includes over 300 different chocolate molded products, from current trends like fidget spinners to traditional favorites like jimmy boys and girls. “What separates us from the large companies is our quality and hand dipped selection of chocolates, which are some of the purest in the industry,” explained Reuther.
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“We also have a terrific and loyal customer base that has continued to visit us for multiple generations,” he added. In preparation for Valentine’s Day, the Dunmore Candy Kitchen will have a large selection of special seasonal packaging highlighting its fine chocolates, special
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1. Place a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with a two-count of oil. When the oil is hot, sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper and brown well on both sides, about two minutes. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm while you make the risotto.
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2 cloves garlic 1 pound mushrooms assorted, such as Portobello, crimini, and shiitake, stemmed Handful of thyme leaves, fresh sprigs 2 bay leaves 2 cups arborio rice 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio 8 cups chicken stock heated 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano freshly grated parsley, fresh flat-leaf for garnish
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2. Reduce the heat to medium. Drizzle in another two-count of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for five minutes until soft. Toss in the mushrooms and herbs and cook until the mushrooms lose their liquid and are lightly browned, about ten minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the rice and stir two minutes to coat with the oil; the grains will turn opaque. Season again. Stir in the wine and cook one minute to evaporate the alcohol. 3. Now pour in one cup of the warm stock and stir with a wooden spoon until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. Add another cup of stock. Continue in this way, stirring constantly and adding the stock one cup at a time, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more (You may not need all of the stock; the risotto is done when it is slightly firm but creamy). Fold in the scallops with the last cup of stock to warm them up. When the risotto is cooked, fold in the butter and cheese, and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Serve hot. Garnish with parsley.
Compliments of Cooper’s Seafood
D Agolino’s RestaurantFamily owned and operated since 1955. Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine in a classic, yet comfortable setting. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, we treat (and feed) you like family, seven days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7 a.m.- 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7 a.m.9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. 22 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston. www.agolinosnepa.com 570-602-0663 Amendola Deli-cious SalumeriaGelateria-Café- Visit Calabria, no passport needed. Authentic Italian Deli-Cafe-Gelateria. Specialty sandwiches, panini, hoagies, salads, soups, organic ingredients. Homemade cannoli. Worldrenowned Bindi desserts & gelato. Real espresso & cappuccino. Plenty of parking, seating. Catering available. Tues-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 999 Providence Road, Scranton (across from Weston Field) 570-347-6007 www.amendoladelicious.com 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
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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. Closed Monday. Tuesday - Sunday Open 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-961-9004. www.texas-wiener.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! Cooper’s RestaurantSee ad page 47 The Dock on WallenpaupackLunch and dinner are served on the covered deck overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. Live music accompanies dinner on Fridays all year long and Saturdays and Sundays seasonally. Dock and HappeningsPA.com
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Dine is available, allowing boaters to park their boat and enjoy a meal. 205 Route 507, Hawley. 570-226-4388. Failtes Steakhouse- Traditional Irish Pub. Full service dining room. Spacious deck featuring live music. Call for daily specials and new microbrew options. 20 beer on tap. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11am.Sunday Brunch 9am-2-pm. Great steaks, fresh seafood, salads, burger and lots more! 1492 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18320 French Manor- See ad page 47 La Tonalteca- See ad page 43 The New CaféDominic Saadi brings his Mediterranean style menu to Greystone Gardens, Clarks Summit. He plays off this worldclass cuisine to create a unique menu - fusing Eastern Mediterranean classics with eclectic, contemporary offerings, combining comfort and creativity, and featuring many vegetarian and vegan friendly options. 829 Old State Rd. 570-319-9111. www.thenewcafe.com 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 February 2017
Settlers Inn- See ad page 7 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 Thurs.-Sun. I-81, Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale. 570-679-9500. www.stone-bridge-inn.com Stirna’s Restaurant & BarA Scranton tradition since 1908. Casual fine dining, friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 4 p.m. On and off premise catering seven days a week. Exclusive caterer for La Buona Vita, Dunmore. 120 West Market Street, Scranton. 570-961-9681. Www.stirnas.com
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. 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Free Parking. 570-8714190. www.loveterrapreta.com 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. Wood Grille- See ad page 47
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
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Skytop Lodge , Skytop
The Settlers Inn, Hawley
Executive Chef Richard Beichner
Executive Chef Ben Sutter
Conserve: Beet and goat cheese salad with toasted pistachio and citrus. Inspiration: Its bright color and tangy flavor from the goat cheese wakes up the palate and it’s nice to have bold colors in the dead of winter. Splurge: Roasted rack of Jamison Farms lamb . The farm is located in western Pennsylvania and is regarded as some of the finest lamb in the country.
Conserve: Salmon with Black Forbidden Rice with Saffron Sauce and Brussel Sprouts. This dish is heart healthy. Splurge: Leraysville extra sharp cheddar cheese in a crispy phyllo with roasted apples and quince.
Inspiration: I love the flavor of their product and the attention they give to their animals makes their lamb some of the finest in the land. It’s a local product I feel strongly about.
Coccetti 's Restaurant & Bakery, Peckville Chefs Tara and Tammie Coccetti
veggie salad is perfect for a post-workout meal, with all fresh ingredients bought from the farmer’s market in-season.
Conserve: Grilled romaine and veggie salad with chicken, bleu cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.
The Strawberry baked stuffed French toast is an ideal comfort food for the wintertime.
Splurge: Strawberry baked stuffed French toast. Inspirations: We like to come up with things that we like to eat, personally.
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Cooper’s Seafood , Scranton & Pittston Chef Mark Cooper Conserve: Tilapia ala Roma—Mild tasting tilapia fillet topped with a fresh medley of chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Baked and served with fresh broccoli. Splurge: Maine Lobster Mac and Cheese— The ultimate comfort food. Fresh lobster meat, four cheeses, roasted red pepper and cavatappi pasta topped with Parmesan panko breadcrumbs. Inspirations: The Tilapia ala Roma was
New Café, Clarks Summit Chef James Bolus Conserve: Falafel: A bean and chickpea, vegetable mix served with tahina and parsley pesto. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer or sandwich/wrap and is the heart of our Tasting Platter.
The Beaumont Inn, Dallas Executive Chef Jeff Huntzinger Conserve: Grilled rack of venison, over apple cider gastrique, caramelized cipollini onions paired with sauteed nebrodini and horse mushrooms. Inspiration: To take some of the most beautiful mushrooms in season and pair them with one of my favorite fall/winter proteins. The flavor and tenderness that comes from such a beautiful lean cut of meat is fantastic. Accented with the apple cider gastrique, caramelized sweet cippolini onions and the earthy mushrooms this dish is a home run for sure.
inspired by my Grandmother who always liked red sauce and cheese on fish. We came up with this recipe, and it is a staple on our lunch menu. We always serve mac and cheese on our children's menu here at Coopers and had many requests for it on our dinner menu. We decided to add the lobster and it has become a best seller.
Inspiration: It is recommended both for its savory and healthy nature with the bonus of being vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. It is an integral part of Middle East culinary culture as it is almost a daily regimen among all classes for its protein health and affordability. Splurge: Moussaka: It is a meatless wonder of eggplant, lentils, tomato sauce and tahini, served in a cast iron skillet with pita. Inspiration: It’s a fresh, vegetarian take on the classic Greek recipe.
Gorgonzola and roasted pear risotto drizzled with a pomegranate reduction. Inspiration: To have a nice hearty dish for when the temperature drops. The creaminess of the risotto layered with the pear, Gorgonzola cheese and pomegranate really pair beautifully with the flavor of the duck breast. H
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Everyone knows that chocolate is a classic on Valentine’s Day. Something about its smooth, decadent flavor makes it a bit sensual, especially when sharing it with someone special. Add strawberries for variation and it is a delicious no-bake dessert.
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To make cookie crust: Add Oreos to bowl of food processor and pulse until fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl, add melted butter and mix until well combined. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an 11-inch tart pan. Place crust in the refrigerator for one hour before adding filling. To make ganache filling: Chop chocolate (if large pieces) and place in a heat-proof bowl with cream. Microwave and heat until cream boils. Whisk until smooth and chocolate is melted. Pour filling into prepared cookie crust. Place in refrigerator until set, about 4-6 hours or overnight. It is best to make tart ahead of time. When ganache is set, top chocolate tart with whipped cream or cool whip. Variations: Top tart with sliced strawberries and drizzle with chocolate. Substitute graham crackers for Oreo cookie crust i less chocolate flavor is preferred February 2018
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includes “The Shape of Water”, an otherworldly fairy tale, garnering many awards. According to Dietrich Theater Executive Director Erica Rogler, “Each of the 21 films transports you to new places, new times and new
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ways of bringing the world closer to you. It’s an event that offers a
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4 Cures for Cabin Fever 1. Wash Off the Winter Blues
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Snow may be flying, but inside Kalahari Resort in Mt. Pocono it’s 84 degrees and sunny! America’s largest indoor waterpark, resort and convention center features exciting water slides, world-class spas, kids’ play areas and diverse dining options. Visitors can splash away in a 220,000 square foot area filled with a variety of water attractions including a flowrider, lazy river, wave pool, family raft ride, funnel flume and more. www.kalahariresorts.com
Ladore Lodge in Waymart lets people experience one of the sunnier-weather’s pleasures under roof. An Indoor Yard Sale on February 24 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. hosts over 50 vendors. Visitors may browse the collection of booths offering a variety of merchandise– from household items and decorations to collectibles and curiosities. Snack items will also be available for sale. www.ladore.org
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The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier in Binghamton, NY offers a world of exploration for children up to age 12. The center’s 30 play and learn exhibits include: a mini Weis grocery store, Take Flight, featuring a real mini-cockpit, Engine Company No. 5, featuring a full-size fire truck and fire station and What’s the Buzz honey exhibit. Visitors may also climb into a tree house and learn about the natural world in Eco-Kids, explore the Susquehanna River on its trip to the Chesapeake Bay and stand inside a giant bubble. All the exhibit share a common purpose– to engage the senses, challenge the mind and offer a diverse framework for discovery in the arts, sciences and humanities. www.discoverycenter.org 52
This giant indoor playground is designed for kids fun and parents peace of mind. Bees Backyard is located inside the Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton. The soft play area features a 57-foot customdesigned unit. Visitors will find 53 innovative play elements and state-of-the-art interactive play components including Thin Web Bridges, Slant Cargo Crawls, Net Zigs, Tarzan Climbs, Boat Bumper Squeezes and Tight Rope Walks. The Lumnivision Floor recreates shimmering water, floating fish, magical stars, blooming flowers and floating clouds. The Lego Wall is a popular place for children to play and create. A dedicated Toddler Area for those 4 and under ensures a safe, fun environment for the smallest visitors. www.beesbackyard.com
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NEPA Native Goes for the Gold in South Korea
and the 2016 U.S. National Championship. Happenings Magazine’s freelance writer Karel Zubris caught up with Rippon as he was training in Los Angeles in preparation for the Olympic games. What did it feel like to be named to the Olympic team? It feels so great. It’s something I’ve been dreaming of my entire life, so to actually achieve that dream, it feels surreal! What are your goals for the Olympics?
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To polish up and clean up all the elements in my program so I’m showing the best quality skating that I can. That would include a solid triple triple combination, a really nice clean quadruple jump and really fast spins. I think I’m one of the best spinners in the world so I really want to showcase that. How does it feel to be the first openly gay male winter Olympic athlete? The response has been overwhelmingly positive. I’m really proud to be the first. I think it’s great that I can share my story. I think it’s surprising that it’s 2018 and I’m the first. Hopefully me sharing my story gives young kids who may feel they’re different or feel they don’t belong, can make them feel like they can be themselves, and not only that but make them feel like nothing can stop them if they have a dream and have a goal. What are you looking forward to at the Olympic games? I’m really looking forward to watching my teammates Alexa and Chris Knierim compete in pairs. It will be really exciting to see Mirai Nagasu compete for the first time in the Olympics since 2010. We have two rookies on the team– Bardie Tennell and Karen Chen. I’m really excited to compete alongside my teammates, Nathan Chen and Vincent Zhou. I’m 10 and 11 years older than them but I think we’ll make a great team together. H HappeningsPA.com
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he 14th Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice returns February 16-19 boasting the theme– "Wizarding World of Ice.”
Festival-goers will witness live ice carvings with over 50 ice sculptures displayed throughout town. Live music and entertainment, horse and carriage rides and trolley rides will also be available. The annual kick-off parade begins Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. along with a family fun fair. Parking and admission are free. To warm up from the cold, visitors may pop into many of the shops and restaurants along the way. Visitors are encouraged to dress as their favorite wizard, witch or mythical creature and join in the parade. Those interested should contact the event coordinators. Visit www.TheABPA.com. H –Kaitlyn Meholic
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s women of the modern world, we’ve all heard this secret to being beautiful. Frankly, it’s the one circulating that scares me the most: confidence. If being confident were only so easy. In a society that attacks women’s self-esteems since their first newborn photo, it’s not always easy as a woman to believe one’s own worth. This February I don’t wish you the perfect date night, I wish you all of the self-love you deserve. Here are a few outfit ideas perfect for every type of Valentine’s Day. Beso Ballet Skirts
I love the ballet inspired skirts that have been popping up in collections this past year. The key to finding one that doesn’t look too much like a tutu is looking for high quality lightweight tulle that isn’t too stiff. It’s always good to try skirts like these on before you purchase to see how the fabric falls. Try a few different lengths to see which works best with your body type.
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Lovely Lacy Tops Another flirty piece could be a lace blouse. Long sleeves could keep a conservative look modest and are good for these frigid months. Make sure the top you decide on has a lining that is not too sheer (unless a see-through look is what you are going for). If it is too exposing get a shell or camisole in a neutral color for coverage. Fancy Furs An easy way to add romance to a winter outfit is adding fur. I’m a big fan of the faux furs that are trending now because there is such a variety of styles and colors for almost every price point. I love when fashion is accessible! Fur coats are no longer the only choice when it comes to fur. Smaller stoles and wraps add a special touch. If you don’t typically go for statement making pieces try a thin fur scarf with a jacket. You may end up leaving it on with your outfit the whole evening.
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Winter Wide-Legs Wool wide leg trousers are a wow and they are exactly what clothing needs to be in NEPA: warm! Ruby hues such as burgundy, red, and rosy pink to creamy white are perfect to pair with a black cashmere turtleneck for a striking look. Treat yourself to something nice this Valentines’s Day because you are worth it! Dress like you believe that and you are halfway to what you want, I promise. Until next month! Love, Maggie H –Maggie McGregor
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TREASURE HUNTING TREASURE HUNTING Antiques on the Avenue- Customers call it, “a hidden gem!” An ever-changing inventory features vintage costume jewelry and sterling jewelry. Vintage ladies clothing, mens’ and women’s accessories– purses, wallets, hats. Kitchen items, Pyrex, glassware, small furniture. A small business, committed to customer satisfaction. Find us on Face-book. 1027 Prescott Ave, Scranton.(570) 604-0177. 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. 570299-5301 www.flymehomedecor.com Jukebox Classics and Vintage Slot Machines- Specializing in game room collectables, pin ball machines, jukeboxes (old & new) barber shop poles & chairs, vintage Gas Pumps, cookie jars, salt & pepper shakers, paintings, neon signs, jewelry, rugs, Coca Cola items, Betty Boop items and more. 210 Main Ave, Hawley. 570-226-9411 or 570-241-6230, email: jukeslots@aol.com www.jukeboxclassics.com Lark Mountain Market- See 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 WilkesBarre Twp., Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-822-8855 www.LarkMountainMarketplace.com 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, on Route 220 North. Info 570-546-7493 or www.OldeBarnCentre.com H
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January’s Pets of the Month are Thor & Loki Wells of Dickson City. Congratulations!
“Cody” “Hercules ”
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Good things come in small packages. This litte guy loves his ties, Gram and Pop, swimming and of course Mom and Dad. Michelle Donato says he’s a fierce protector of their Scranton home.
Energetic, playful and like our best friend– Sometime you would swear he's part human– says Evan Styer of Simpson.
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Five Ways To Make Your Tax Refund Count
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“Tax season is the perfect time for consumers to take a look at how they utilize extra cash,” explains Wayne Bank’s John Koczwara, Vice President and Clarks Summit Community Office Manager, NMLS # 918724. “It’s a good idea to take steps toward securing your financial wellbeing, like storing your refund for future emergencies or putting it towards your retirement savings.” Wayne Bank has put together five tips to help you make the most of your tax refund. Save For Emergencies. Open or add to a savings account that serves as an “emergency fund.” Experts recommend putting away three to six months’ worth of living expenses in case of unexpected emergencies like losing your job, car repairs or medical expenses. But, even if you can’t put aside that much, any emergency fund is better than not having one at all.
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Put It Toward A Down Payment. The biggest challenge that most first-time home buyers face is coming up with enough money for a down payment. If you are buying a new home this year, putting your tax refund toward the down payment is a smart move.
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Invest In Your Home. Use your refund to invest in home improvements that will enhance your daily life and pay you back in the long run by increasing the value of your home. This can include small, cost-effective upgrades like purchasing energy-efficient appliances. If you have more substantial renovations in mind, your bank may be able to help with a home equity loan or line of credit. Whether you plan to save or spend your tax refund, Wayne Bank offers a wide range of products and services that can help your money work harder for you. Call 1800-598-5002, visit waynebank.com, or stop by your local Community Office. Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 26 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Lackawanna Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware and Sullivan Counties in New York State. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol— NWFL.
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rom personal injury and workers compensation to elder and estate law, Attorney Joe Toczydlowski is prepared assists clients in almost any type of legal matter. Inspiration to become a lawyer: I was raised in a blue-collar family by parents who wanted their children to obtain a higher level of education. A product of Catholic education at Scranton Prep, the University of Scranton and Duquesne University School of Law, the desire to help people and serve the community was instilled throughout my education. Lesson from law school: Law is constantly evolving, and any particular case could present a novel legal issue. Practicing law requires constant vigilance and would likely never get old. Thoughts on the NEPA legal system: Our legal system is far from perfect. Many clients get frustrated by the time delay they experience. However, I truly believe our system of justice is the best in the world. What led you to open your
Changes over the past 21 years: The use of technology in communication and filing of legal documents, and the growth in the need for experienced elder law attorneys due to longer life expectancy and nursing home issues. Best part of your job: Helping people who came to me feeling they would never find justice.
own practice? In my first years as an assistant district attorney, I put out a shingle and began preparing wills and deeds for clients. In 2000, I won a seat as a magisterial district judge and opened my office in Archbald and began expanding services. Benefits of owning a general practice: Our practice developed because of a desire to help almost anyone who comes in the door. We are on Main Street, here to serve the community. My experience as assistant DA and a magistrate judge allowed me to gain experience in a wide range of legal areas. Adding staff with unique backgrounds and experience helped us maintain a high level of proficiency and skill in a wide range of “consumer” and small business legal matters.
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Most challenging part: Dealing with the emotions that accompany the serious, sometimes life-changing legal matters that we deal with. Family: Wife of 15 years, Lori, and three children: Joey, 12, Luci, 11 and Ben, 10. Community Involvement: Knights of Columbus, Carbino Club of Jessup and the Archbald Notre Dame Club If you weren’t a lawyer: I have a chemistry degree from University of Scranton and considered medical school prior to law school. People may not know: My favorite summer activity is surf kayaking. I am into mountain biking. H
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LaTida Smith’s Leap of Faith Drives Philanthropic Legacy
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diverse community, in he Moses Taylor Cleveland, OH, where much Foundation was established in 2012 after the of her family still lives. “I sale of the Moses Taylor Health Care System to Community Health Systems of Franklin, TN. The proceeds from the sale endowed to the Moses Taylor Foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of 19th century merchant and banker, Moses Taylor, and his namesake hospital to promote the health and well being of the people of Northeast Pennsylvania, particularly the most vulnerable.
LaTida Smith, 43, is the president and chief executive officer of the Moses Taylor Foundation. She provides the leadership and oversight for the foundation’s grant making and administration to advance its mission. Today, the endowment totals approximately $80 million. Smith resides in South Abington Township with her husband, Walter; son, Walter III, 7; and daughter, Clarke, 4. She grew up in a much more
miss seeing more people who look like me,” she said. “However, there is a quality of life that my family and I enjoy here that we didn’t have in Ohio. My children play outside until it’s dark, running back and forth among our neighbors’ homes. Families in our community are deeply engaged in our local schools and community athletics.” Smith’s son is in second grade at South Abington Elementary and her daughter is in Pre-K at Daydreamers Child Care. “I’m a t-ball/soccer/ basketball mom– something I never imagined I’d be,” she said. “We are also members of Parker Hill Church. And it’s the first time we’ve found a church home that my children love as much as my husband
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and I do. Our move here was a leap of faith, but this has turned out to be the perfect place for our family at this point in our lives.” When she arrived in NEPA she worked quickly to start making grants. “The foundation was established in 2012, but when I arrived the philanthropy part of our work hadn’t begun yet. I knew I had a lot to learn about NEPA and my board was learning about philanthropy as well. But I knew the best way to learn was to get out there, build relationships, make investments and see what works. In our first two years we’ve awarded over $7 million to local nonprofit organizations.” Smith is the oldest of three girls in her family. Her mother, Patricia Lester, is a CPA who retired as an internal auditor for the Cleveland Public Schools. Sadly, her dad, Kenneth Lester, passed away last year. He was a systems analyst for the Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program. One piece of advice Patricia Lester gave to her girls was that they could accomplish absolutely anything they set their minds to. “That is an amazing gift,” Smith said. “ I grew up believing the whole world was completely open to me. My children were born with this self-assuredness. But I consider it part of my
“Our move here was a leap of faith, but this has turned out to be the perfect place for our family at this point in our lives.” job to make sure they never forget it.” Her parents also passed on their values of active faith and continuing education. “We didn’t just attend church or go to school. We worked in service to others through our church and in our community, and we were always reading or playing Scrabble, talking and asking questions about the news of the day,” she says. Smith earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and Women’s Studies from Ohio Wesleyan University and master of arts in English and master of arts in Women’s Studies from The Ohio State University. She went to graduate school to become a college profes-
sor, but realized teaching wasn’t for her. “But I still loved women’s literature and gravitated to work that gave me opportunities to elevate women’s voices and women’s experiences,” she said. She first got into grant making while working at the Cleveland Health Department. “I administered federal funds for HIV prevention and services for people with AIDS. I came to my first job in philanthropy through a relationship I had with a woman who worked at a foundation. I hadn’t thought much about philanthropy before then, but she encouraged me to give it a try.” She explained that people who excel in philanthropy understand the power and limitations of money. “With $80 million there’s a lot of good Moses Taylor Foundation can do in this community, but that money alone is insufficient to solve any of the problems we care about.” LaTida Smith can’t imagine doing anything else. “Philanthropy is personally fulfilling and intellectually challenging. It is a great responsibility and an extraordinary privilege to make a living thinking about how to improve our community.” H –Christine Fanning
Making Accessible Oral Health Care a Priority
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hen did you last visit the dentist? For too many Americans, the answer is never. While the healthcare landscape is shifting in America, oral health remains a primary concern. Almost one third of adults in the U.S. have not been to the dentist in the last year, according to the American Dental Association, and a lifetime of neglecting proper oral healthcare can lead to problems including uncontrolled diabetes, respiratory issues and cardiovascular disease. For many, refusing to go to the dentist isn’t a simple matter of choice: barriers such as cost, transportation, insurance and fear block the path to care. The Wright Center recognizes these issues and strives to close the gap. The dental team had utilized donated, portable equipment to see patients, regardless of ability to pay, at a small clinical space within The Wright Center for Primary Care Mid Valley (Jermyn) and also at pop-up clinics in Scranton. In June, The Wright Center held two pop-up dental clinics in the community room of Skyview Park Apartments in Scranton. Over the course of two days, over 25 patients were treated by team members, and some were referred to a dentist or oral surgeon to receive follow-up care.
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All insurances are accepted, and a sliding fee scale is available if needed. Services offered include not only exams, cleanings, fillings and fluoride, but now x-rays, restorative care and extractions. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. These temporary clinics affirmed the need for accessible, permanent oral healthcare services in a convenient setting. To meet this need, The Wright Center opened an expanded, renovated four-chair oral health clinic nestled within The Wright Center for Primary Care Mid Valley this fall. Through the expanded clinic, The Wright Center team strives to create a safe, relaxing environment. Dr. Darleen Oleski, who was recently appointed to the Government Relations Committee for the Pennsylvania Dental Association, leads the friendly and skilled dental team.
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For many, consistent oral healthcare is an unattainable goal and the pop-up clinics helped to initially alleviate barriers. The renovation and expansion of a permanent oral health clinic fulfills an even greater community need by providing patients with an easily accessible space for life-long dental care. An infusion of resources from the Moses Taylor Foundation and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation made the expansion and renovation of The Wright Center for Primary Care’s oral health clinic possible. H –Megan Kane
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he Center for AntiSlavery Studies (CASS) was founded in 1996 when a group of individuals became alarmed at the condition of the historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Montrose. A grassroots effort grew to gain a limited lease from the Conference that originally owned the church and began researching the early history of African Americans in Susquehanna County. CASS works
The Center for Anti-Slavery Studies ing of a portrait of Susquehanna County’s Judge Jonathan Jasper Wright, the first black man to be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1866.”
S. House of Representatives in November, 1911.”
From CASS’ extensive research came a book, “A Place I Call Home”, detailing the stories of the Underground Railroad and the CASS experienced a setback Abolitionist Movement across in 2000 when the lease on Northeastern Pennsylvania. The the Church was not renewed, book also focuses on ways to conleading the group to find a duct additional research, listing historical 1816 home on places to begin learning at local, Church Street for sale. It was state and national levels. With a later discovered that the focus on preserving and sharing Silver Lake Bank, the buildthe region’s rich history in the Antiing’s original name, was the Slavery Movement and first bank in Susquehanna Underground Railroad, CASS County. “For engages in many initiatives includto promote 50 years, ing school programs, lectures, semihistorical research, preserve duringNoel the Segui nars, conferences, walking tours, Today, CASS relevant history, acquire height of exhibits, publications, public forums works to prothe and historic marker placement. mote historisites for preservation and Abolitionist cal research, educate the public on the To further support the educational Movement preserve releactivities surrounding the mission of the organization, CASS and subsevant history, welcomes small groups of 20 or Anti-Slavery Movement in quent Civil acquire sites fewer for self-guided experiences for preserva- Northeastern Pennsylvania. War, the and lectures. The donation-funded building tion and edulecture may be selected to suit the was home to Mr. and Mrs. cate the public on the activiinterest of the group, and a walking Francis Blake Chandler, ties surrounding the Antitour of historic Montrose, a light ardent abolitionists, memSlavery Movement in luncheon or an afternoon tea may bers of the Susquehanna Northeastern Pennsylvania. be included at an additional cost. County Free Discussion and According to Cindy Wooden, Anti-Slavery Society,” shared CASS is open by appointment only. CASS Secretary, “Debra Wooden. “Following Mrs. Call 570-278-3199 or visit Adelman’s publication of Chandler’s death in 1890, www.cass-montrose.org. Waiting for the Lord in 1997 William D. B. Ainey, Esquire, H –Ashley Price exacerbated the group’s inipurchased the house. He tial interest, as did the unveilbecame a member of the U. 76
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Giving Curling a WhirlÂ
ortheast PA has always been the place for winter sports and activities, such as skiing, ice skating and ice hockey. But recently another old winter sport has emerged. It's the sport in which players slide stones using a broom to guide them to a target. It's called curling. Players in Northeast PA banded together to form the Anthracite Curling Club, a non-profit organization belonging to the Grand National Curling Club (GNCC) and the United States Curling Association (USCA).
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Anthracite Curling Club meets at the Toyota Sportsplex in Wilkes-Barre. It has 40 members with an age range from 11 to 70. Each team consists of four players and has a skip (captain). "It's a sport everyone can enjoy, and there are no advantages with age, gender or physical abilities," said Club President Jennifer Dobo of Jefferson Twp. "Everyone is on an equal playing field." The club participates in tournaments, which are called bonspiels. Some members have played against other curling clubs in Philadelphia, Plainfield, NJ and Nashua, NH. They also competed in Plymouth, NH and Raleigh, NC in the GNCC Arena Club Championship. Buffalo, NY native Dave D. Cawley and his brother-inlaw Matthew Lyons from Hamlin, PA started the Anthracite Curling Club. They were inspired by watching curling videos and attending an open house at the Philadelphia Curling Club. In 2006, they formed the Scranton Curling Club. Members met at the Ice Box skating rink in Pittston. The club lasted for one year until they lost ice time. In 2010, the club was invited to 78
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“It is fun, exciting, strategic, great exercise and a sport and game with the friendliest people you will ever meet” use the newly renovated Toyota Sportsplex. The club's name changed to the Anthracite Curling Club to match its regional appeal. "It is fun, exciting, strategic, great exercise and a sport and game with the friendliest people you will ever meet," said Club Treasurer John Burns of Nanticoke. Last summer the club had a wheelchair clinic, in which handicapped people had
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the opportunity to play the sport. The club partnered with a local organization called Individual Abilities in Motion (IAM). Paralympic coach, Tony Calacchio and his world class staff of Paralympic Curlers taught the class. A member of the 2018 USA Women's Paralympic Curling team also attended the event. For those interested in learning more about curling, the club will host an open house on March 3-4. There will also be two Learn to Curl sessions on March 20 at 7 p.m. and March 27 at 7 p.m. Each day is a two-hour session for $20 per person. Club members will be there to assist participants in the techniques and strategies used in
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Providing Gentle Dental Care Dr. Mary Grace Rizzo-Fryzel rom the moment patients enter the Scranton office of Dr. Mary Grace RizzoFryzel, they receive individualized care. Dr. Rizzo is dedicated to meeting patient needs, from doing research on insurance and care to simply listening to their concerns.
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Inspiration to become a dentist: In my opinion, the dental profession is the perfect combination of healthcare and art. This profession gave me the flexibility to create my own schedule, the autonomy to be my own boss, but most importantly, it allowed me to build relationships with patients based on trust and be a part of their lives. Lesson from Temple University dental school: I found that whether I am practicing in North Philadelphia or North Scranton, establishing a dental home for my patients is imperative to their overall dental and oral health. Regular screenings and checkups lead to early detection of various oral diseases including gum disease, caries
and oral cancer. Early intervention leads to less invasive treatment and better outcomes. Emotional and health benefits of cosmetic dentistry: A person's smile says a lot about them. We pride ourselves on changing people's lives by changing their smile. When people have a smile that they are proud of, they are more outgoing and confident, they interview better for jobs, feel more comfortable and relaxed in social settings, and have an overall better sense of self-worth and well-being. How do you encourage those who are reluctant to visit the dentist? Dentistry has changed a lot over the years. Newer techniques allow for faster and more painless procedures. Digital X-rays produce much less radiation and a clearer image. Intraoral cameras allow you to see your tooth enlarged on a monitor. We work with every patient to meet you where you are at.
Link between oral health and heart health: More than 80 percent of Americans are living with periodontal or gum disease, which often goes undiagnosed. Individuals with chronic gum disease such as gingivitis or periodontal disease are at a high risk of cardiovascular disease. The bacteria that are associated with gum infection are in the mouth and can enter the bloodstream, where they attach to the blood vessels, and can also migrate into your bloodstream causing elevated C-reactive protein. This can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Family: My husband, David Fryzel, and 1-year-old Giant Schnauzer dog named Hans. My brother Nicholas is a 3rd year dental student at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. He will join my practice when he graduates. People may not know: I am the President-Elect for the Scranton District Dental Society, as well as the New Dentist Committee Chairwoman for the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. H –Megan Kane
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earching for specialty dental care? Visit the offices of Perio Health and Dental Implants, located in Dunmore and Honesdale. Along with a team of experienced team of dental assistants, dental hygienists, and administrative staff, Dr. Bryan Frantz and Dr. Thomas Langan Jr. provide patients with multidisciplinary care in a state-of-the-art facility. Differences between dental implants and natural teeth: No tooth replacement is better than your natural teeth. At PHDI, our primary objective is to maintain teeth for a patient’s lifetime. Should teeth need to be replaced, dental implants serve as the best replacement. Unlike natural teeth, dental implants do not form cavities. Bone loss can still occur around implants, so they require the same diligent oral hygiene and professional dental cleanings. Causes of gum disease: Gum disease is primary caused by oral bacteria. Secondary factors include smoking and systemic conditions such as diabetes, genetics, medications. Diligent daily oral hygiene and regular visits to a dental professional can help keep your smile healthy. Benefits of cosmetic gum treatment: An esthetic smile, root protection, and decrease in root sensitivity. Advancements in technology: We offer computer guided surgery, which allows February 2018
implant placement without surgical incisions or stitches, 3D imaging and bone growing techniques. We also use digital impressions for teeth, eliminating the use of a bulky tray in the mouth. Common misconceptions about oral health: That seeing a dentist twice a year is adequate to maintain dental health—some patients require more frequent visits. Another misconception is that there are only a few options for treatment or tooth replacement. Finally, a report was released last year stating flossing was not beneficial to dental health. Cleaning inbetween the teeth is crucial and must be done daily. Connection between heart and dental health: Both diseases are chronic inflammatory conditions. Research indicates having one disease increases your risk of developing the other through a systemic inflammatory connection. HappeningsPA.com
Encouragement for reluctant patients: Our warm and experienced staff takes the time to understand concerns to help the patient feel at ease. Dr. Frantz and Dr. Langan use the latest in technological advancements along with minimally invasive techniques to complete treatment with minimal discomfort. The experienced administrative team at PHDI will work with individuals on their financial situations. How does aging impact dental health? As a person ages, the gum tissue can recede or drop, leading to root exposure. This makes a patient more prone to cavities and sensitivity of the teeth. Best health tip: Brush and clean in between the teeth daily, and have your teeth cleaned by a professional on a regular basis. H –Megan Kane
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A Different Kind of Dental Office Dr. Blanche D. Grube Centers for Healing
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ou need to have a root canal.” No patient wants to hear those words. They give rise to many questions, and no small measure of apprehension. In the biological dental office of Drs. Blanche Grube and Hugette Duteau, those words are never heard. Unlike typical dentists, they neither perform nor recommend root canal treatment. It remains the patient’s choice either to receive a root canal or to have a dead tooth extracted. But what really makes their office so different is their paradigm. They see dentistry as a whole-body, whole-person affair. Following the ancient wisdom of
common misconception regarding oral health care: namely, that everything stops in the mouth. Others are the need for – and safety of – fluoride treatment and the importance of the “sixmonth dental check-up.”
Their office also is acutely aware of the high level of toxicity of many commonly used dental products. Prior to placement of any restorative material in Dr. Blanche Grube Dr. Hugette Duteau patients’ mouths, those materials are first tested to Chinese medicine, they know ensure biocompatibility, and that through each tooth runs a high levels of safety precauspecific meridian line, intimately tions are taken if toxic materials and energetically attached to an are to be removed from associated bodily organ. What patients’ mouths. State-of-theyou do to a tooth energetically art equipment and techniques, affects its associated organ, as ensure dentistry that is both well as the rest of the body. For safe and effective. example, periodontal disease and apical infections are directly The original protocol for proper linked to heart disease. The bacamalgam removal was first teria in the blood (not cholesdeveloped by Dr. Hal Huggins. terol) causes plaque build-up, Dr. Grube spent over twenty but it is the bacteria that damyears studying with Dr. ages the circulatory system. Huggins, later teaching by his side. The resulting HugginsThis touches perhaps the most 82
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Grube Protocol is an integrated system that incorporates multiple safety factors to enhance immune system protection and recovery for patients and protection for dental personnel. This protocol is supported both by scientific principles and empirical evidence. Dr. Grube received her doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, presently Rutgers University, and a second doctorate in Integrative Medicine from Capital University. Dr. Duteau, meanwhile, received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University. Their office in the Green Ridge section of Scranton has been open since 1984. When asked for her best health tips, Dr. Grube replies: “Stay away from refined sugar, and know that whatever happens in your mouth is also happening somewhere else in your body.” To learn more, visit drblanchegrube.com H –Megan Kane February 201880
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Quality Care with a Personal Touch Progressive Dental rom cavity-prevention and scholarship initiatives to an annual day of free dental care, Progressive Dental is committed to promoting good oral health in the community.
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What sets your practice apart? We are personal, both with patients and employees. We make patients feel at home at each of our five offices by offering coffee, tea, free WiFi and television while waiting, and show visual videos of procedures. To better our staff, we keep up to date on technology and continuing education. Initiatives that promote children’s oral health: Our Cavity Free Kids initiative congratulates young clients who have completed an exam without any cavities. They can get their picture on the website or have their name posted on a board in our office.
children’s oral health: That cavities in baby teeth are not a big concern. Bacteria can travel from the baby teeth to the adult teeth, growing below the gum line. Also, that children should be allowed to brush their teeth on their own. While it is important to let children learn how to properly brush their teeth, they should have parental supervision and assistance until they are 7-years-old.
Everyday ways to prevent children’s cavities: Brush twice a day, floss, eat a balanced diet, limit between-meal snacks, avoid sweets and soda and see your dentist twice a year. Additional preventive methods include the application of dental sealants and exposure to fluoride.
Other community involvement: During our annual “Doctors with a Heart Day,” we deliver services to people that do not have money for basic dental needs. In one case, we fixed a woman's front teeth so that she was able get a job; the confidence that it gave her was amazing.
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Link between oral health and heart disease: Studies have shown that bacteria from your mouth travels through the bloodstream to other parts of your body, including the heart. When HappeningsPA.com
these bacteria reach the heart, they can attach themselves to any damaged area and cause inflammation, resulting in infection of the inner lining of the heart. Link between aging and health: Perhaps the most common is periodontal disease. Most people have heard the expression, "long in the tooth,” in association with the geriatric population. It refers to the loss of gingival tissue (gums) and supporting bony structure, which supports and provides nourishment to the teeth. As we lose those structures, the roots of the teeth will be exposed, thereby making the tooth or teeth appear longer. Because the exposed roots are much softer, cavities become much more common. Best dental health tip: Stay current with routine dental examinations. These exams identify many problems in their early phases, which are simple and relatively inexpensive to treat.
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Brushing Up on Dental Care Dr. Scott Pettinato, Pettinato Dental ervous about visiting the dentist? Searching for a new toothpaste or mouthwash? Dr. Scott Petitinato shares his advice for reluctant patients, discusses the benefits of cosmetic care and shares how to maintain a brighter and healthier smile.
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Benefits of teeth whitening: People get great results, it is totally safe, and it makes everyone that does it feel better about their smile and themselves. Most people who proceed with a whitening process also tend to start taking better care of their teeth and mouth in general. How do you encourage reluctant patients? The main reasons patients avoid treatment are fear, cost, time and uncertainty. At our office, we pride ourselves in overcoming all of these obstacles every day. I am dental-phobic myself, so I fully understand the fear and pledge to make the dental work as painless as possible. Patients find great comfort in knowing we've done this many times before and the outcome was excellent. Recommendations for athome dental care: Use a toothbrush that has a soft bristle head and an ADAapproved brand. Electric toothbrushes are also very good, especially the Sonicare and Oral-B brands. Use a toothpaste that is relatively basic; I don't really like all these added features like
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whitening, baking soda or peroxide, which can make the toothpaste too abrasive, causing scratching of the enamel. Use a mouthwash that has the ability to kill germs—the term is "Antiseptic"— instead of just freshening breath. Link between heart and dental health: It seems that people who have gum disease or even just gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) have a much higher incidence of heart disease. Some of this can be attributed to neglect, but much of it seems to be tied to the inflammatory process itself, and the chronic nature of the gum disease affecting a patient's heart. Link between aging and dental health: Certainly, there are more issues with the health of teeth and gums as we age, such as higher incidence of gum disease and tooth wear. The need for long term restorations like crowns, onlays, fixed bridges and implants will rise with age. The great thing is that we have better technology, superior materials and kinder proHappeningsPA.com
cedures to help people live a long life with their own healthy dentition. Overall best dental tip: Rinse with a good antiseptic mouth rinse daily. Also, you must see your dentist, at least twice per year. Overall best health tip: Exercise regularly! It is life changing and improves almost all necessary function. The constant rise in heart disease also makes it life-saving. Key staff members: My dental assistant, Patty and dental hygienist, Sherri are excellent—incredibly helpful to patients, caring to everyone and they keep me in line. H –Megan Kane
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Orthodontic Care Dr. Joyce A. Perih Orthodontics unimportant. Do not chew on things like ice, pens, pencils or aligners. Do not play sports without a mouth guard. It should be provided to you by your orthodontist so that it fits properly over your teeth and braces. Do not be afraid to floss. Do not be afraid to visit! Perih Orthodontics schedules an initial exam as a meet and Michelle- Insurance Coordinator, Donna- Clinical Assistant, Vanessa- Clinical Assistant, greet—no treatKelly- Financial Coordinator, Jackie- Scheduling Coordinator, Briana- Clinical Assistant, ment occurs at this Dr. Perih, Catherine- Treatment Coordinator and Joannie- Clinical Assistant visit. They take a set of non-invasive phorthodontic care is a big Do follow a healthy diet and tographs and an x-ray if needed. investment, and the drinking plenty of water. Avoid Prior to the appointment, paroffices of Dr. Joyce A. sticky, sugary foods as well as ents can show their child the those that are hard and Perih encourage patients to website to see the friendly staff. crunchy—these may lead to become actively involved in Though perhaps not essential broken braces or loose wires. their treatment. Below they to orthodontic care, Perih share tips and tricks that Do get involved in your treatOrthodontics also encourages patients should follow in ment. The office in Dunmore patients to get involved in the order to maintain a bright, features a brushing station community. The office has beautiful “Perih Smile!” where patients can perform sponsored an annual Candy their oral hygiene and receive To ensure treatment Buyback program since 2001, feedback from staff. Patient goes smoothly… and Dr. Perih and her family cooperation with hygiene, elasDo keep your regularly schedwork to raise money with The tic wear and aligner wear is uled visits to the orthodontist, Make-A-Wish Foundation in necessary to get the best and report any problems to honor of her late daughter orthodontic results. Good the orthodontic office when Simone. In February, the office brushing, appliance wear and they occur. is sponsoring the PINK Game to cooperation is rewarded with fight Breast Cancer. In all that Do keep your braces or alignthe Ortho Dollar Incentive they do, Perih Orthodontics is ers clean as instructed, brushProgram where patients committed to delivering great ing at least two to three times receive paper money to spend smiles, as well as helping to give per day. on gift cards and prizes for people something to smile Do be sure to keep you routine their hard work. about. To learn more, visit exam and hygiene appointDo not think any question or www.perihsmile.com H ments with your family dentist. discomfort you have is silly or –Megan Kane
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Five Fun Ways To Welcome The Tooth Fairy or generations, the Tooth Fairy has left a small gift for children who tuck fallen baby teeth under their pillows. This tradition can be a great time to teach kids more about taking care of their teeth. Here are five fun and inexpensive ways for families to wel- come this magical sprite. 1. A receipt for your child’s tooth: Leave this document in your child’s bedroom to mark the visit. Include your child’s name, the date, a description of the tooth and the reward, plus a note such as “ Tank you for this lovely tooth! I can see that you are brushing every day. Keep up the good work!” 2. A tooth fairy dish: As an alternative to the underthe-pillow trick, help your child choose or create a special dish to hold teeth. Visit a thrift shop or housewares store to find one or paint your own at a ceramics studio. 90
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loses a tooth. When you leave your child’s gift, record the date and add a note from the Tooth Fairy. 4. A bright-smile calendar: Leave a brushing calendar in your child’s room as an extra gift from the Tooth Fairy. You can make it reusable by laminating it at an office-supply store and provide a colorful dryerase marker for your child to record each time he or she brushes, flosses, or visits the dentist. HappeningsPA.com
5. A Tooth Fairy “Smilestone” scrapbook page: Create an album of “smile- stones” to memorialize the Tooth Fairy’s visits. Buy a small album, make one together with colored paper, stickers and other supplies, or add a scrapbook page to your baby book. Talk about the experience of losing a tooth and capture memories in the pages of the album. Leave it out in your child’s bedroom for the Tooth Fairy to enjoy and consider sharing with the dentist at your next checkup. Visit the American Dental Association at www.mouthhealthykids.o rg/ toothfairy to download free scrapbook pages, toothbrushing calendar and Tooth Fairy receipt. H
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WINNERS! Happenings Magazine recently announced the 2017 Happie Award Winners. The awards recognize the businesses and services in the area that made their customers happy. Winners were chosen through reader votes. Learn more about some of the winners below and how they keep customers “happie” all year round!
Best Car Dealer: Minooka Subaru
Established by the Corbett family in 1954 as a used car dealership, Minooka Subaru took
on its current role as an exclusive Subaru dealership in 1970. The family-owned business provides a full line of symmetrical allwheel drive vehicles perfect for any weather, as well as a state-of-the-art service and parts department to handle all customers’ maintenance. To keep customers “Happie,” the staff
works to find a vehicle that fits each person’s needs, and never pressures someone for the sake of a sale. Subaru Delivery Specialists also make sure each customer feels completely comfortable in their new car before leaving the lot, and will answer any mechanical or technical questions. Customers can always come back for extra help, and are even provided with a gas card when they do. Additionally, the service department walks customers through the repair process so they are fully aware of what is happening with their vehicle and are comfortable every step of the way. Currently the dealership is finishing a large expansion of its facilities, and anticipate even more “Happie” customers will join the Subaru family in the future.
Best Salon & Best Stylist: Clel’s Place Hair Salon “Love your hair and nails!” That’s the motto of Clel’s Place, a Clarks Summit salon dedicated to serving “Happie” customers since 1991. The salon offers a wide variety of family-friendly services in a warm, comfortable environment including standard cuts, intricate bridal design, manicures, pedicure wax and perm. In addition to standard color services, they offer organic and Wella covers, and specialize in pink, blue, green and purple hair. To keep customers’ hair and skin “Happie” even after they leave the salon, Clel’s place carries Oway Organic Hair Product, along with SugarLoaf Farm Organic lotions, soaps, facial oils and creams. Other hair accessories include Nioxion Hair Care for thinning hair, Number Ten, Color-Pro and Kendra products. Stylist Clel Tomlinson and her team also attend shows and seminars to stay up-to-date with all the new styles and fashions, ensuring customers’ hair stays fashionable, healthy and “Happie.” 92
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Best Resort: Woodloch Since its inception in April 1958, Woodloch Resort has been dedicated to its mission: “Treat each and every customer and guest as if they are company in our own homes.” Woodloch vacations are built on making guests and staff safe, comfortable and above all, “Happie.” Active families can enjoy plaing games like Wiffle ball and archery tag, and those who want to unwind can sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Poconos. Thanks to the resort’s meal plan options, guests don’t have to worry about making reservations, and instead will enjoy friendly, consistent service followed by a variety of evening entertainment options. All of these amenities
Best Jeweler: Rainbow Jewelers For over 40 years, Rainbow Jewelers has served customers with honesty, respect and great prices. The jeweler offers beautifully designed products including G.I.A and E.G.L certified diamonds, diamond engagement rings, Citizen Watches and gemstone jewelry. Customers can also choose from a huge
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serve to make guests “Happie.” The resort is also dedicated to treating its staff like family. Thanks to awards programs, yearly bonuses, health workshops and other benefits, Woodloch’s “Happie” staff has voted the resort “the number one place to work in Pennsylvania.” This year, new amenities include a brand-new, year-round ice skating rink, two escape rooms and GiGi’s Coffee Shop.
selection of diamond pendants, earrings and bracelets including Gabriel & Company, Charles Garnier and Lafonn Sterling silver jewelry. The experienced staff can help with a broad range of services, including jewelry repair and resetting. Creating “Happie” customers is a must for this business, since satisfied customers serve as a great form of advertising. When helping a customer repurpose a sentimental piece or assisting someone purchasing an engagement ring, Rainbow Jewelers strives to treat all customers with kindness and respect. The store in Kingston serves all of Luzerne, Wyoming and Lackawanna Counties, but visitors from out of the area also travel to fulfill their jewelry needs.
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Best Caterer: The Epicurean Delight Established in 1982 as a caterer for small dinner parties, Epicurean Delight has grown to become the largest off-premise caterer in Northeast PA. Services include portable kitchens, china, glassware and flatware and service personnel. The catering company serves many of its “Happie” customers through corporate and charity events, as well as weddings and other personal celebrations.
Best Wine List & Best Restaurant for Steak: Fairway Grille at Buck Hill Falls Established in 1997, the Fairway Grille at Buck Hill Falls offers hand-crafted, signature dishes by its executive chef in a comfortable, rustic environment. The Grille serves lunch and dinner to golfers of the adjacent Buck Hill Golf Club, as well as the Buck Hill community and the larger Pocono area, all year long. The Grille
Customers have driven the business for over 35 years, and making sure they receive outstanding service and delicious, visually appealing food is a top priority. Epicurean Delight also takes pride in being easy to work with and relaxing. No shortcuts are taken and products are always the highest quality. Finally, a passion for the business allows the staff of Epicurean Delight to greet each new day with enthusiasm and imagination. “We have always believed that working hard and striving to do our very best would be the key to success,” says Carla. “And it has been, and so much more, thanks to our dear customers.
operates under the motto, “When our customers are Happie, we’re Happie!” The restaurant attributes its happie customers to its courteous wait staff, excellent culinary team and service from lead bar tender Chastity, who remembers everyone’s favorite drinks. The menu is changed twice annually, and a unique selection of wines are available from the “Cellar Collection.” Every Thursday brings Happy Hour gastropub specials, plus new game and music events throughout the year. The restaurant is open during President’s Day weekend, which coincides with Buck Hill’s First Annual Winter Festival. H –Megan Kane
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Feb. 2, Culture Cafe Jan, 67 p.m., The Children's Museum, Bloomsburg. 389-9206.
Feb. 11, Tall Ships & Pirate Tales, 2-3 p.m., Lackawanna Co. Children's Library, Scranton. 348-3000 ext. 3015.
Feb. 4, Little Eco Explorers: Eagles, 10 a.m.noon, Kettle Creek Environmental Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.
Feb. 20, Meet the Tooth Fairy, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, Scranton. 207-0764.
Feb. 8, Hide-n- Seekers Program for Preschoolers- Birds, 10 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006.
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Feb. 19, The Wailin' Jennys, 7:30 p.m., Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-6719. Feb. 20, Julian Bliss Septet, 7:30 p.m., Hazleton Area H.S., Hazle Township. 7884864. Feb. 22, Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, and Midland, Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 970-7600. Feb. 22, An Evening with Poco & Jim Messina, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. Feb. 24, Jim Breuer, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, WilkesBarre. 826-1100. Feb. 28, Blues Traveler, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100.
NATURE Feb. 3, Eagle Watch, 9 a.m.3 p.m., Kettle Creek Environmental Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319. Feb. 4, Snowshoe Hike, 12:30 p.m., The Forest Reserve at Smallwood, Bethel, NY. 226-3164. continued on page 100
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FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS Feb. 10, Introduction to Fly Tying, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. 355-0165. Feb. 10, Cross Country Skiing-Bridge the Gap: Ski the McDade Trail, 9 a.m.-noon, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319. Feb. 10 & 17, Eagle Viewing Bus Tour, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Upper Delaware Visitor Center, Lackawaxen. 226-3164. Feb. 10, Snowshoe Hike, 1 p.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006. Feb. 11, Winter Ecology Hike, 10 a.m.-noon, Kettle Creek Environmental Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.
Beekeepers Club, 7 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, Moscow. 842-1506. Feb. 17, Birds & Beans, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006. Feb. 24, Introduction to Snowshoeing, 9 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006. Feb. 24, Bridge the Gap: Intro to Snowshoeing, 14 p.m., Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319. Feb. 25, Animal Tracking, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.
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Feb. 11, Introduction to Orienteering, 1-3 p.m., Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.
Feb. 11, Be My Valentine Cooking Class, 2 p.m., Mill Market Bakery, Hawley. 390-4440.
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SPECIAL EVENTS Feb. 3, WinterFest 2018, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006. Feb. 9-11, Monster Jam Triple Threat, Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 800745-3000. Feb. 9-18, North Branch Artisans Tour, throughout Wyoming Co. 301-4922. Feb. 10, Valentine's Dinner Dance, 5-10 p.m., Genetti's, Wilkes-Barre. 823-6152. Feb. 14, Valentine’s Dinner, continued on page 102
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Feb. 17-18, Kiwanis Winterfest & Polar Plunge, Camp Brule, Forksville. 924-4224. Feb. 17, Winterfest, Main St., Stroudsburg. Feb. 17-18, 24th Annual Winterfest, downtown, Jim Thorpe Feb. 17, Paupack Plunge, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lighthouse Harbor Marina, Greentown. 857-0220. Feb. 18, Presidents Day Brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Settlers Inn, Hawley. 226-2993.
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