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MDA Ball is on a Roll Find out details about MDA’s biggest fundraising event.
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Care with Compassion Learn about some of the real-life angels among us.
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Profiles in Education Meet some inspiring local educators whose influence touches many.
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Happily Ever After Read how some local couples celebrated their big days, and see how to make yours extra special.
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Historic Treasures If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.
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Celebrate Mom
Marvelous May! Things to do, where to go, everything you need to know.
Mega ideas to help find that special gift for your special mom.
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Tribute to Mom Happenings staff members pay tribute to their own special mothers.
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Dining Destinations Fit for a Queen Find the ideal spot to take your mom out on the town this Mother’s Day.
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MAILBAG Dear Happenings, What a truly moving story about the Erin Jessica Moreken Drug and Alcohol Treatment fund (April 2016). I was moved to see how the family turned such a tragic and devastating loss into a beacon of hope. Tom & Betty’s story not only hits home to so many families, but also offers a sense of inspiration to those who have gone through the same tragedy. –Sincerely, Blythe Munley Dear Happenings, I loved the coverage for the Voluntary Action Center’s Kentucky Derby event – “Run for the Roses.” Since the April issue hit the shelves, I have had so many calls and emails about the cover, and a great number of people expressed their interest in attending our event! You can always count on Happenings when it comes to anything and everything going on in NEPA! Thank you! –Jamie Halpin, VAC Board Member, April Cover Model Dear Happenings, I always look forward to your Happenings Magazine. It is very well done and I have seen it evolve over the years into a 1st class publication. Congratulations to all of the staff! Your hard work is evident! –Virginia C. Conrad, Dallas Dear Happenings, I really, really love that you have made the price so affordable to have my favorite magazine delivered to my mailbox for the next 24 months! Here is a toast to sipping my coffee and reading my musthave publication! Now, not only do I have all the events at my fingertips but also the very important details which in the end, saves me a bundle of time. Thanks again for delivering such a priceless magazine chuck full of all the happenstances in our areas! I never know who I am going to find in its pages each month. –Grateful, a devoted reader, Anastasia Sinclair (via email) 4
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On the Cover: 2016 MDA Wings of Life Award Recipient Elizabeth Leo. Photo by: Guy Cali Associates Published Monthly. 350,000 copies annually. ©2016 HAPPENINGS MAGAZINE All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any process except with written permission.
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Dear Readers,
“Y
ou Raise Me Up, So I Can Stand on Mountains…” is a song originally composed and recorded by the Irish group, Secret Garden (one of my favorite in the New Age genre) and much later made popular by many artists including Josh Groban. I love the song so much that I had it sung at my wedding by counter tenor Thomas Mark Fallon. “You Raise Me Up” is also the theme of this May 2016 issue. Every month, for the past few decades we introduce you to the people who make up this region. This particular month, (our largest issue on record) the number of people to meet tops well over 100. We truly have become a magazine that discusses the “human element” behind the events and organizations that make up the fabric of Northeast PA. We’re passionately curious about what motivates people to succeed in achieving goals. This month I particularly enjoyed reading the Nurses and Educators profiles. These profiles are designed to be very brief, to give you just a little snippet into his/her world. I encourage you to note what each person counts as his/her most remarkable career experiences. As I read them, some gave me the chills, including one hospice nurse who remembers a patient, so thoughtful in his last days, that he offered to take messages to “the other side.” We also loved the professor who witnessed God speaking to a student while in Africa.
neurs like John Phillips (MCR Productions) whose roots began in the music industry to the Genzlinger family whose hospitality brand now includes the former Silver Birches/ Ehrhardts on Lake Wallenpaupack to our very uplifting cover person, Wings of Life recipient Elizabeth Leo, Northeast PA can be proud of those who raise us up! Enjoy this wonderful month of May with all its fine events, and please celebrate and congratulate all those who truly lift you up.
Paula
Most Sincerely,
Paula Rochon Mackarey, Publisher
I think we can all relate to Paralegal Sandy Winters (at Cognetti and Cimini Law Firm) who says that certain days, the multitasking in her career feels like her brain has 1,000 browsers open. I can relate, exactly, how about you? From reading about young entrepre-
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Some Enchanted Land: The Paintings of Happy John Willard Valentine’s Raught, Everhart Museum, Scranton. Day! Throughout May. 346-7186
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Spring Greek Food Festival, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre. Through Sun. 823-4805
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Birding the Bog, Monroe Co. EEC Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. 7 a.m. 629-3061
Max Rosenn Lecture in Law & Humanities, Darte Center, Wilkes University, WilkesBarre. 7:30 p.m. 408-4306
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10th Annual Voluntary Action Center Run for the Roses, Country Club of Scranton. 4 p.m. 347-5616
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Second Friday Art Walk, downtown Pittston. 654-0513
Ballet Theatre of Scranton presents “Coppelia,” Theater at Goodwill North, Scranton. 8 p.m. 347-2867
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Fine Arts Fiesta, downtown Wilkes-Barre. Through Sun. 888-905-2872
16th Annual Scranton MDA Black & Blue Ball, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. 995-1176
Armed Forces Day Parade, downtown Scranton. 11 a.m.
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Asthma Awareness Day Gardening for Wildlife Month Preeclampsia Awareness Month Tennis Month National Bike Month
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The 16th Annual
Black and Blue Ball: Raising Awareness & Support for Muscular Dystrophy
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he 16th Annual Black and Blue Ball, scheduled for May 20 at 6 p.m. at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, is the largest fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) each year.
helmet signed by Peyton Manning and tickets and limo service to an Adele concert. This year’s event will recognize two individuals
avid supporter of the MDA and its annual event 15 years ago. “It is just a great cause,” he shared, “I look forward to the event every year!” When asked about his dedication to the event, Jacobs shared, “I think we had 75 people at our first ball and over the years we saw it actually grow out of venues. It is really exciting. Especially when there are so many people who are having money problems themselves, and yet, they find the power and a little bit of extra change to help out such a good cause.”
Through sponsorships as well as silent and live auctions, the event raises funds to support the initiatives of the MDA, including a local clinic at Geisinger. The event also funds support groups, medical equipment repairs and a medical equipment loan closet. Money is also raised to allow children with Muscular Dystrophy to attend a week-long summer camp.
According to Destinee Deely, MDA director of business Development, the With a fundraising goal of Elain MDA’s many e Shepard and Caro $100,000, this year’s event and Rosem services l C h is d ary ak,t will include food and bev- Blue Ball festivitNye, bottom photo, enop photo, and Jamie would not be Ha ies. joy last ye ar’s Black lpin erages provided by Mohegan possible witha nd who have Sun, entertainment by local out fundraising supported MDA, year after band Into the Spin and events like this. “ The region has year. MDA Board Member unique auction items. One amazing individuals who conJoseph J. Gentile Jr. and such item, referred to as the tinue to help, giving hope to Pennsylvania Outdoor Life ‘Tower of Cheer’, will be taken our clients for a better tomorHost Don Jacobs will both be home by one lucky raffle winrow,” she said. recognized for their years of ner. Other items featured in support. www.mdanepa.com. H the auctions will include vaca–Ashley Price Nominated by former board tion to Park City, UT and South members, Gentile became an Carolina, a Denver Broncos
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MDA Goodwill Ambassador Shares Positivity
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arlee Weber is a typical 14-year-old girl who loves meeting new people and going to summer camp. She works hard in school to remain on the honor roll and is rarely seen without her iPhone in hand. The only difference between Carlee and her 8th grade classmates, however, is that after turning 2-years-old, she was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a disease causing a lack of muscle tone surrounding the spine. SMA is one of the 40-plus forms of Muscular Dystrophy (MD) supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). While she relies on her parents to care for her at home and has an aide to assist her physically in the classroom, Carlee is ahead of the curve academically. In addition to attending all advanced classes, she has already passed her Algebra Keystone Exams needed to graduate and even remained on the honor roll during the 14 surgeries she has had over the past six years. As the Goodwill Ambassador for the Pennsylvania MDA, Carlee travels to events to speak about her experiences and thank donors for their gifts. One such event, the Black and Blue Ball, allows her to meet
cessful careers. We try not to limit any of Carlee’s dreams to our own imaginations. We let her decide what she is going to do and I’m sure whatever she decides, she’s going to do it!” Nicole shared that MDA has been a huge help to the family throughout all of Carlee’s struggles. “MDA has walked with us through this journey. I contacted them shortly after she was diagnosed and they have helped us find medical providers and a lot
those who support her. “She really looks forward to attending MDA events to speak and thank people for their contributions,” shared her mother Nicole. Her mother also shared that while she has been hospitalized quite a bit during the past few years, including a stay due to an infection from her hardware, Carlee is a positive, funny teenager with the determination to do whatever she puts her mind to. “There are a lot of people with her diagnosis who have had really sucwww.HappeningsPA.com
of different things we’ve needed. As her disease has progressed and her needs have changed, there have been people walking alongside us, helping us to find the resources we need. It’s also been a really great source of friendship for Carlee, too.” Learn more at www.mdanepa.org. H –Ashley Price 11
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Elizabeth Leo’s active, sports-loving family includes husband Charles, son Trey and daughter Nicole. Both of her children play ice hockey, but recently took it a step further when Nicole began the first girls-only hockey team in Northeast PA with her brother volunteering to serve as coach. Photo: Guy Cali Associates
To lift up; raise; elevate.
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lizabeth Leo, the recipient of this year’s Wings of Life Award from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the very definition of uplifting– to other women, to her co-workers, to the charities to which she devotes her time. The Chief Human Resources
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Uplifting! Officer for Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton says the idea of women in leadership roles was never a foreign concept to her– thanks to the drive and determination of her mother. Meg O’Regan graduated from law school in the 1970s– a time when few women went into the legal profession. “I always tell my mom, she knocked down barriers
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so I didn’t have to,” explains Leo. “I never felt the need to prove myself as a women leader with such strong female role models as my mother and later my motherin-law.” Leo herself graduated from St. John’s University School of Law, was a federal prosecutor and then worked in private practice before segueing
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into human resources. While a law degree is not necessary for a leadership role in HR, Leo admits it has advantages. “It brings a level of knowledge, a level of credibility and responsibility,” she says. “I love this job. I feel like my career path was almost pre-destined. I really love problem solving and applying those skills to help people.”
The New York native and current resident of Shavertown is also very active in the community. In addition to her duties as board member of MDA, Leo volunteers with United Way, Ronald McDonald House and Dress for Success Lackawanna. Angelo Medico invited Leo to MDA’s annual Black and Blue Ball several years ago. She says she was overElizabeth and her m come om, Meg O'Regan . with the struggles of the children she came to know through MDA. A visit to MDA’s summer camp for children was especially moving. “I thought it would break my heart,” says Leo. “But instead it warmed it. To see what camp can do for children with MD– you can’t put a price Elizabeth on it. I’m so and her m other-in-l aw, Mari blessed (with two an Leo. healthy children) how exclusive club of faithful supcould I not help?” porters, claiming it as one of MDA bestows the Wings her proudest accomplishof Life Award at its annual ments. “It’s a wonderful Black and Blue Ball. To honor,” she explains. “But I date, there are just a handfeel so undeserving. There ful of recipients. Leo is are so many people honored to be among the who do so much.” H –Barbara Toolan
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Celebrating Better Health with the
Geisinger Northeast Gala Fundraiser
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or the past 16 years, volunteerled auxiliaries at Geisinger have organized the Northeast Gala Fundraiser. What began as an art auction alone has grown into a major annual fundraising event for the health system. This year’s gala is expected to be bigger than ever with auxiliaries from both Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre coordinating the event. The function, May 7 at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, begins at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and opening remarks from Geisinger’s president, chief executive officer and chief medical officers. Guests can expect dinner, a cash bar and plenty of dancing with music
provided by Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots. Past auction items have included trips to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, American Girl Dolls, and Notre Dame packages. This year, Emergency Services PC donated an all-terrain vehicle for the raffle. Tickets are available at both Geisinger hospital gift shops. Funds raised from the event go directly back to the community—supporting patient programs in the Geisinger Healthy System. Last year’s event helped fund the Tambur Family NICU, a transport monitor which
analyzes infants’ vital signs while they are being transported for treatment between different care facilities. Other projects include increased genetic testing and developing cancer screening strategies for women, public transportation shelters for patients and critical care recliners for patients in recovery. In the past, the gala has raised around $185,000 to $200,000 with last year’s gala raising over $160,000. Organizers are hopeful this year’s total will surpass them all. As Donna Connery, the Northeast Gala co-chair explains, “We’re looking forward to making a positive impact across numerous patient-focused programs and services throughout our region in the coming years.” Gala tickets are $175 per person. www.geisinger.org/foundation. H –Melissa Durante
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL NURSES WEEK N
ational Nurses Week 2016 begins on Friday, May 6 and ends on Thursday, May 12. Take time to honor all those featured here as well as all the hardworking and devoted women and men who work as nurses throughout our region.
Deb Roccograndi
Registered Nurse, Eye Care Specialists Education: Graduate, Pittston Hospital and Kings College Experience: 33 years in Ophthalmology Resides: Kingston, Pa Accolades: Expert knowledge of anterior segment testing and intravenous therapy Best part of the job: Observing patients’ satisfaction with the improvement of their vision, which increases their overall quality of life Health tip: Consume lots of green leafy vegetables and exercise to the best of your ability. Interesting fact: While it takes some time for most parts of your body to warm up to their full potential, your eyes are on their “A game” 24/7. What you’d like everyone to know: Here at Eye Care Specialists we strive to achieve the best quality of care as a team.
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Babette Biesecker PhD, FNP-BC
Full time Faculty and Program Director Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program, New York University (NYU) College of Nursing, NYC Part time FNP at Scranton Heart Institute, Clarks Green, PA Education: PhD and Post-Masters, NYU College of Nursing; MS, FNP, SUNYBinghamton; BSN, Marywood; Diploma (RN) Community Medical Center School of Nursing Family: Husband: Paul Refice; Children: Geoffrey, Brian and Kendall Cresswell Accolades: Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse; Research Grant Award from International Nursing Honor Society; Distinguished Student Award from New York University; Speaker at national conferences; Author/co-author of peer-reviewed, published articles Most memorable experience: As an ICU nurse, I cared for an adolescent boy who was in a mini-bike accident resulting in quadriplegia. I became close to his family who visited and read to him as he recovered. When it was time for him to travel to a spinal injury rehabilitation institute, I accompanied him in the ambulance. His family kept us updated on his steady progress after his discharge. Best part of job: Seeing graduate students develop into excellent family
nurse practitioners who improve health outcomes for multiple generations of families and their communities. Really listening to and learning about each patient and then helping them achieve their goals. Health tip: Take some small step to being healthier every day, whether it is eating a more whole food, plant-based diet, walking more, getting better sleep, relaxing or enjoying relationships and life experiences. Interesting fact: I was one of the first three Holistic Nurse Practitioners to graduate from NYU College of Nursing. What you’d like everyone to know: Washington DC and 21 states already have full practice authority for nurse practitioners to evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, initiate and manage treatments—including prescribe medications, and more states are on the way, which is what is recommended by the Institute of Medicine and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
“When you’re a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours.” –Unknown May 2016
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Lisa Molinaro, RN Case Manager Hospice of the Sacred Heart
Education: BS in Nursing, Marywood University Resides: Crystal Lake, Carbondale, PA Family: Husband, Robert Molinaro, two children, five stepchildren; nine step-grandchildren Accolades: I have raised kind, respectful and honest children. Memorable experience: I was taking care of an elderly hospice patient and he said to me, “When I get there, is there anyone that you want me to get a message to?” I thought it was so beautiful that during his final days he was thinking of me and who I had lost. Best part of job: I feel honored and humbled every time I am chosen to share in a patient’s end of life journey. Not only do I get to keep that patient comfortable physically, I get to care for their whole being – body, mind and spirit. Health Tip: Meditate, pray, enjoy a sunset or simply take the time to be grateful for what is good, positive and beautiful in life.
Interesting fact: Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. What you’d like everyone to know: Hospice does not mean “giving up hope.” Hospice care focuses on quality of life based on a patient’s individual choice so that he/she may live life as fully as possible for as long as possible. continued on page 20
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Brenda Shaffer, RN Registered Nurse Heinz Rehab Hospital, Allied Services, Wilkes-Barre
Education: Luzerne County Community College Experience: Two years at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, 28 years Heinz Rehab Hospital Family: Four brothers, one sister; many nieces and nephews Accolades: Member of the Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Team at Heinz Rehab Hospital Most memorable experience: Each one of our patients is special to me, and the connections I form last well beyond their time here at Heinz. Best part of job: Seeing a patient arrive in a wheelchair, dependent on others, and then seeing that patient grow more independent through their rehabilitation process, and then be able to WALK out the door. Health Tip: Listen to your body! If something doesn’t feel right, big or small, never be afraid to ask a nurse or doctor about it.
It could save your life. Interesting fact: I love laughter. I think it’s the best medicine. What you’d like everyone to know: Educating a patient and their family about the illness or injury is a huge part of working in a rehab hospital. And building a connection with a patient is a vital step in a rehabilitation plan that works!
Jody Boyle, RN Nursing Supervisor Wayne Woodlands Manor
Education: Allentown Hospital School of Nursing Family: Daughter, Lindsay Boyle Memorable Experience: One special resident, reminded me so much of my own mom who I longer have. We would kid around with each other like my mom and I did. She resembled her in her mannerisms, words and her clothes. She even called me a “little brat” just like my mother did when I got the best of her. It was always nice to go to work and feel like I had a little piece of my mom with me as long as she was there. Best part of the job: I am fortunate to continued on page 22 20
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COMPASSIONATE CARE Close to Home
From top left: Paula Smith, Rose Zeigler, Sharon Panzica, Monique Wyman, Sarah Baker, Susan Parrino, Brittany Seigle, Brenda Humic. Bottom left: Renee Taylor, Lois Hosie, Amy Sylvester, Alexx Smith. Missing from photo: Lee Ann Haefele, Liz Yackobovicz, Linda Megivern, Kathy Buchanan, Nadine Woelkers, Linda Ferrari, Christina Franceski, Wendy Olek.
I n celebration of National Nurses Month we appreciate the
opportunity to pay tribute to our nursing team at Hematology & Oncology Associates of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our nurses provide their patients with compassionate care on a daily basis while demonstrating a strong work ethic that stems from a desire to help those in need. The positive relationships they foster with their patients makes the experience all the more personal. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and are looking for quality care close to home, Hematology & Oncology Associates of Northeastern Pennsylvania located in Dunmore has an expert team of seven physicians board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Together with our staff they create a supportive environment to help you and your family before, during, and after your visit.
• Coordinating an individualized comprehensive care plan with radiation oncology, surgery, primary care and tertiary care facilities. • Participant in multiple clinical trials through the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson University Hospital. • Member of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group and the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project • Hereditary Risk Assessment Program Hematology and Oncology Associates of Northeastern PA is QOPI certified. This recognition by the QOPI Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and its Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, certifies that hematology-oncology practices meet standards for quality cancer care.
William J. Heim, M.D. Lisa C. Thomas, M.D. Carl Barsigian, M.D. Kristin M. Liptock, D.O. Kishori Veerabhadrappa, M.D. Padmaja R. Bojanapally, M.D. Jeffrey F. Gryn, M.D.
1100 Meade Street Dunmore, PA 18512 (570) 342-3675
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work with a great group of people who work together to provide excellent care to the residents entrusted to us. We care for them like they are our own family and treat each other as staff members the same way. We support each other through every aspect of life, in good times and bad. We celebrate together and mourn together. It’s great to work beside people who care about each other and our residents, deeply. Health tip: As we all know, a healthy diet and exercise. But also, go outside,
breathe the air, soak up the sun (with sunscreen of course) stay active and playful with children and pets. Interesting fact: I am much more spiritual and emotional than a lot of people think. What you want everyone to know: I love nursing. It can be stressful and difficult, but the reward of knowing you made a difference in someone’s life, or helped save a life, or held a hand and listened and made a patient smile when they needed it most, makes it all worth it.
Stephanie Miller
The Pines at Clarks Summit Senior Living Director of Wellness Education: Graduate of Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County, Practical Nursing Program Family: My wonderful boyfriend Adam and our two great pups, Layla and Tyson Memorable Experience: Every resident that I have come into contact with since starting my healthcare career has had an impact on me one way or another. From helping me make the decision to go to nursing school to adding to the list of reasons that I love my job! Best part of job: Making my residents laugh Health tip: Washing your hands frequently can be your biggest defense against illnesses.
Interesting fact: I was going to go to school for Fire Science, but went to school for Culinary Arts and took a part-time job as a resident assistant. I fell in love with the residents and the job and ended up working my way up the ladder from there. What you want everyone to know: The job isn’t not easy, but it comes with great rewards.
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So many great things HAPPENING, we need way more than 196 pages.
• Expanded Events Calendar • Deleted Scenes & Photos Happening This • What’s Weekend? Email Service
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Amy Sylvester, RN
Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy Department Hematology and Oncology Associates of Northeastern Pennsylvania
“The character of a nurse is just as important as the knowledge he/she possesses”. –Carolyn Jarvis
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Marywood University Family: Husband, Dominick; Daughter, Brenna, 9 months Memorable Experiences: When patients come back to visit, to say hello or just to say thank you. It means so much to us. They all touch our lives in some small way. Best part of Job: Leaving everyday knowing that I made a difference. There are not many jobs out there that can say that. Health tip: Trust your body! If you feel like something is not right, ask your doctor about it. Interesting fact: My dog,Ted, won the Happenings Pet of the Month in January 2016. What you want everyone to know: It definitely takes a special person to work in the field of Oncology. I have the pleasure of working with some of the most amazing nurses and staff. They work day after day to comfort and support our patients during some of the most difficult times of their lives. continued on page 26
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Education: Graduated from the Community Medical Center School of Nursing; Currently enrolled at Penn State to pursue bachelor’s degree (BSN). Family: Husband, Robert; Son, Robert in the Navy stationed in Portugal. Accolades: The “Barbara Esposito Excellence in Trauma Nursing Award” for exemplary work in the operating room. Memorable Experience: A young man and his father were injured simultaneously. Their biggest concerns were for each other, not their own, rather serious injuries. Seeing them greet each other and hug before their respective surgeries was a memorable and emotional moment. Best part of job: Helping people! There is a lot of gratification seeing someone come in from a traumatic situation and watching them walk out the door. Working with individuals who care as much as I do over all these years makes me proud - my co-workers bring out 26
the best in each other while caring for trauma patients. I walk away with the feeling of, “Wow, we did something wonderful today.” Health Tip: Distractive driving needs to stop! Please turn cell phones off and don’t talk or text while driving so that you and those you love do not end up in the ER as a trauma patient. Interesting fact: I decided to go back to school and get my degree. As a nurse, you don’t stop learning when you graduate from school. You must continue growth and development. What you want everyone to know about your job: Nursing is one of the most rewarding professions you can have. Education is always at the forefront. You must maintain your education and continue to learn. There is vastness for maintaining a strong knowledge base. We shouldn’t just take a job and stay in the job without advancing our skills. We are never too old to learn. H
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Nursing: A Versatile and Rewarding Occupation
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required courses through dual enrollment programs, are great ways to show potential colleges how the student is academically capable and ready for challenging college courses.
Recently, I attended a local event and the speaker discussed our area’s economy and how much health care professionals are needed, particularly nurses. Overall, nursing makes up the largest healthcare occupation, with over 2 million currently employed across the country.
Statistics reports that the typical entry-level education for a nurse is a Bachelor’s degree, and some may earn an Associate’s degree in nursing or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses must also be licensed through the state’s board of nursing. The job growth outlook through 2024 is forecasted to be 16 percent, which is much faster than average.
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www.aacn.nche.edu/students/ scholarships www.nightingaleawards.org There is also an opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for nursing students. Loan forgiveness encourages students to pursue degrees and employment in specific fields, including nursing.
the remaining balance of their direct loans after serving full time at a public service organization for at least 10 years while making 120 qualifying monthly payments. More information on loan forgiveness can be found at studentaid.ed.gov. H
These programs repay part or all of the educational loan debt if certain workrelated requirements are fulfilled. The PSLF Program was established to encourage individuals to enter and continue in full-time employment in vitally important public service jobs. The program allows eligible borrowers to cancel
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Profiles In Education “Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops.” —Henry Brooks Adams
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Peggy Wright SUMMIT UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Associate Professor, Science Education: BA in Biology from SUNY Potsdam; MS in Biochemistry from The University of Scranton. Family: Married for 38 years and the very happy grandmother of two. Favorite quote: Our school song, “Holding
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Dr. Patrick Leahy WILKES UNIVERSITY President
Education: B.A., English Literature, Georgetown University; MBA and MILR, General Management, Cornell University; Ed.D., Higher Education Management, University of Pennsylvania Family: Wife – Amy; Children – Grace, Molly, Jack and Brian Favorite quote: “Hope is not a feeling of certainty that everything ends well. Hope is a feeling that our life and work have meaning.” ~Vaclav Havel Most important aspect of education: A university president once said: “We could meet in a tent, and we would still be an excellent university.” It’s all about the magic that happens between a teacher and a student. How has education changed: Delivery modalities (i.e. online and hybrid) have developed, enhancing availability to reach more students. But, the quality and engagement of faculty members remains most important.
fast the Faithful Word,” because it places all that we do at Summit University into perspective…It is not about us. Most important aspect of education: A college education is more than academic training. It is a time of testing and growth. Young adults have the opportunity to put their ideas and thoughts into action. Biggest challenge for students: Students are faced with many opportunities that lead to possible distractions. Focusing on the task at hand and seeing how it fits into a bigger picture can be overwhelming. How education has changed: A departure May 2016
Favorite aspect of your institution: The people. Great people make great universities. Most important quality of an educator: Empathy. Each student arrives at a different point in his/her development. It is our job as educators to guide them to a higher level. Rewarding experiences: Each year, I preside over four commencement exercises. Watching the relief in the faces of the students and the joy in the faces of the parents is very rewarding.
from traditional lectures to a more interactive style. Favorite aspect of your institution: Our strong emphasis on our mission, and preparing the next generation for leadership. Most important quality of an educator: Passion for teaching and compassion for students. A rewarding experience: The first class that I took to Belize—seeing the students “experiencing” science in the field. Science is so much more than what we find in a textbook. Their excitement in discovery is my reward.
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Madeline Levy Cruz FORTIS INSTITUTE Campus President
Education:: BA, Psychology, University of Rochester; MS, Higher Education Administration, Marywood University. Registered Yoga Instructor-200 hr. Family: Three Children, Brienna-Rae, Jaeden and Adam Cruz Favorite Quote: from William Blake’s Auguries of Innocence: “To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower; hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour…” To me it exemplifies what education can do for you as it opens new sources of wonder for your inspection and reflection. Most important aspect of education: As a first generation American with immigrant parents who did not complete secondary school-
ing, I found that personally, education opened opportunities for me that have enriched my life both economically and experientially. I see the same with our students at Fortis Institute. They find themselves training in fields that provide stability and allow them to grow. Biggest challenge for students: Our students, for the most part are not straight out of high school. They are adults with jobs and families and other responsibilities. Finding the balance necessary to finish school and continue to meet responsibilities can be challenging. How has education changed? Our students are savvy. They are consumers and do not want to waste time on learning things that will not be useful in their future careers. We make sure that our programs focus on the skills our students will need to enter their
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field as competent employees with growth potential. Favorite part about your institution: The camaraderie between the staff and the students; when you are a student here you know that every staff member and instructor is rooting for you to succeed! Rewarding experience: Every commencement ceremony over which I preside is rewarding to me, because I know that what we do has allowed us to change lives, to impact our local economy and to continue to bring forth able and excellent workers to the allied health, nursing and dental fields.
Education: BS Biology/Medical Technology, Marywood College; Licensed Medical Technologist American Society of Clinical Pathologists; MS Biochemistry University of Scranton Family: Husband, Dr. Jerry DeSanto; Four grown children, two grandchildren Favorite book: Jane Eyre; Favorite Quote: Luke 12:48 To those much is given much is expected. Most important aspect of education: Showing students that you believe in them even before they believe in themselves and then empowering them to learn! Biggest challenge for students: Lack of confidence and strategies for
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learning, not really knowing how to learn (which is individual for each student.) How education has changed: Sadly I think that sometimes expectations have been lowered instead of expecting success, which for some students, has led to self-fulfilling outcomes. Best aspect of your institution: The energy, the creativity and the encouragement that is funneled down from the top. It really has allowed me to experiment as I and many other professors assist our students in achieving their academic goals and ultimately the taste of success and belief in themselves. Most important quality of an educator: Passion for learning, students and success. Students can build up their own passions that way!
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Stacey Wyland Berlinski
KEYSTONE COLLEGE Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Education: BS degree in Criminal Justice; MS degree in Administration of Justice, Shippensburg University Family: Husband Nick, Sons Evan (9) and Alex (7) Most important aspect of education: A major emphasis of my teaching is to serve as a bridge between theory and practice. Theory and practice go hand-in-hand and without practical experience, a student is missing out on a major area of learning. Favorite aspect of your institution: Besides my colleagues, it is a fact that no matter what learning experience I’m trying with my students, Keystone will support me
in my endeavors. For the past 15 years, I’ve been allowed to explore various learning opportunities with my students. I’ve been encouraged to involve my students in a variety of service learning projects that range from classes in SCI Waymart to starting a book club with the clients from the Community Intervention Center. How education has changed: Technology. Students have the world at their fingertips with the Internet. It takes seconds to find information. However, students often take information found on the internet at face value, without investigating further. A rewarding experience: A few years ago, one of my classes was mentoring at risk students at Skyview Park Apartments in Scranton. This group of students was inexperienced in working with the at risk population. Each week I felt that the class did not understand how their interaction with the children would make all the difference in the world for them. In fact, I noticed my students were focusing on what seemed to be trivial matters each week, rather than focusing on underlying issues that the children were expressing. I felt that somewhere along the line I had failed the students. At the end of the semester I had each student talk about their experience- what they learned, and how this experience had changed them, if at all. I was surprised to hear each student's story. They had become passionate, concerned, caring mentors to these children who had very difficult lives. I remember as each student told his/her story I began to cry, because they did "get it." It was a very heartwarming experience for everyone.
Catherine P. Lovecchio, PhD, RN
THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
Undergraduate Nursing Program Director, Associate Professor Education: BS in Nursing, Villanova University; MS in Nursing, Adult Health and Education, Misericordia University; Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education, Villanova University Family: Husband: Toby Lovecchio; Children:
Matthew and Lydia. I adopted my children as infants from Bogota, Colombia; best decision I ever made! Most important aspect of education: Treating each student as an individual and understanding their personal challenges to learning. Students need a supportive environment. Biggest challenge for students: Healthcare, in general, fluctuates daily and poses many obstacles for the new nurse. As a nurse educator, I focus on providing the skill set to be able to withstand the pressures of the workplace and to place energy on caring for the whole person, despite the challenges. Favorite aspect of your institution: The students. They are energetic, excited to learn and grow, caring continued on page 38
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and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. Everything I do is focused on preparing students to be men and women for others. Teaching at a Jesuit university has allowed me the freedom to create several interesting travel service learning courses. I taught Urban Health, cultural immersion and service in
Paul R. Lamore, Ph.D. KING’S COLLEGE
Program Director, 3+2 Engineering Associate Professor of Management
Education: B.S. Physics, Providence College; B.S. Electrical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis; M.S. Electrical Engineering, Union College; MBA, Providence College; Ph.D. Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Alabama in Huntsville Family: Wife: Lynn; Children: Kristen, Matthew and Peter Favorite book: The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer Most important aspect of education: Studying what you are passionate about. Biggest challenge for students: The cost of a quality education. How education has changed: There is more interaction and engagement between faculty and students than when I was an undergraduate. Favorite aspect of your institution: The students – they are genuinely nice and fun to be around. 38
Miami and LA. I travelled to Uganda to assist with a health issues in Africa course. I started a Scranton Service project for our students to stay locally and assist to those in need. A rewarding experience: On a service learning trip to Africa a few nursing students and I were visiting a handicapped children’s orphanage. One young woman we visited had lost her entire family in a gun battle and was left paralyzed and alone in a dark room. Her belief in God and her loving spirit were one that I had never experienced. After spending time with her, one of the students turned to me, took off her crucifix necklace, placed it on the young woman’s chest and proclaimed “God just spoke to me. I am going to dedicate my life to service.” After graduation, the student worked for the volunteer agency, Mercy Corps, for two years and continues to this day to serve others in need. That’s a University of Scranton story…the students never cease to amaze me.
Most important quality of an educator: As in any profession, a desire for continuous improvement, a vested interest in student success and a genuine desire for service and creating a caring environment toward students, colleagues and their institution. A very rewarding experience: Just recently when 13 members of the first 3+2 engineering cohort at King’s College were accepted into the College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. In general, being an active participant and contributor in the transformation within students that takes place over their four years at King’s College. continued on page 40
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Sherry Fitzgerald SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NEWTON, NJ
Associate Professor of Graphic Design Chair, Department of Business, Law and Professional Studies Coordinator, Graphic Design Program and Coordinator of Automotive Technology
Education: MFA Visual Art, Marywood University Most important aspect of education: I believe the desire to learn is within each person. This desire can be united and can intensify. Students will accept what they are learning, if material is presented in a clear and logical manner. They will thrive if they realize the value of the teaching and see how their newly gained knowledge applies to their life. Through critical thinking, students can analyze the material, form ideas, ask questions and have in-class discussions with both the teacher and other students. It’s my job as an educator to facilitate this. Biggest challenge for students: Rapidly changing world. How education has changed: Education can almost happen anywhere. The classroom is not limited to a
place or a time anymore. Education is more accessible although much more work needs to be done. Favorite aspect of your institution: Besides receiving a great education, we are able to give very personalized attention to our students. We have an amazing staff! We are located in a scenic area with just the right amount of things to do not only at the college, but in the surrounding community. Most important quality of an educator: A caring heart and desire to change the world for the better. Rewarding experiences: One highlight is when I see students understand and apply newly gained knowledge. Another heartfelt experience is when I read letters from my students after graduation sharing their amazing experiences or something from my classroom. These messages make what I do very important and my heart is smiling knowing I inspired a student’s future.
Donna Volpe
PENN STATE WORTHINGTON SCRANTON
Instructor of Nursing
Education: RN-BC, MSN (board certified in Perinatal Nursing with a Masters degree in Nursing Education), Nurse Educator certificate, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Family: Married, 4 children and 1 granddaughter Favorite Quote: Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. Most important aspect of education: Being able to teach the next generation of nurses. Biggest challenge for students: Balancing family, job and work. How education has changed: The advances in technology give us knowledge right at our fingertips. Favorite aspect of your institution: My work family. 40
They are awesome! Most important quality of an educator: The ability to remember when they were a student. A rewarding experience: I just received a very heartfelt thank you from one of my senior nursing students. It brought tears to my eyes! H
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fter receiving her undergraduate degree in Spanish (with minors in French and Italian) from the University of Scranton and a Master of Science in Human Resources Administration, Melissa Bevacqcua did not know where life would take her. From University of Scranton student to University of Scranton faculty, Bevacqcua is keen on the college scene. She loved the campus as a student and still enjoys stepping foot on the commons and the gardens everyday to do what she lovesworking with students. Bevacqcua remembers how kind and compassionate the university faculty members were to her when she needed their help, particularly as the first person in her immediate family to have a college degree. She now uses these Jesuit ideals to conduct her own profession as Associate Director of Admissions and faculty member of Department of Health Administration & Human Resources.
everyone and transforms each student. The transformation of the person you are as a freshman to the person you are molded into by the time you graduate is astonishing. What sparked your interest in human resources and admissions?
What about this university will never change? Our identity as a Jesuit institution and one of the ideals that we hold, cura personalis, challenged me to be the best person that I could and to pursue what’s called the magis – the restless pursuit of excellence grounded in gratitude. I was always encouraged to seek out all of the opportunities that were placed before me, and to always put others first. This is what I think will never change. Our Jesuit mission welcomes
My dad always told me that human resources would align nicely with my Spanish speaking ability due to the changing workforce and the growing desire for companies to globalize. I loved college and thought, why not do something where I could remain on a college campus for the rest of my life? It will keep me young, vibrant and engaged with other students like myself. What was your first job after graduation? After I graduated I had a stressful summer because I did not know what I was going to do with my life. I had the support of a wonderful person in our Career
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Services Department, Betty Rozelle, who helped me build my resume and cover letter and my confidence. She knew my desire to begin a career in higher education. I began my first job at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA as an Admissions Counselor in August 2001. My second day was “9/11.” I was in Paramus, NJ and I will never forget that day. I was so close to NYC that I saw countless first responders rushing to get into the city to help. Like all Americans, I was changed forever. I could not imagine returning to my travel territory in northern and central NJ amid such horrific devastation. I have always felt that if I could get through that turmoil and the hectic traffic and confusing/dangerous roads in NJ, I would stay in Admissions. When I took the job at King’s College, I was welcomed with open arms. It was a good place for me, but deep down I always wanted to return home to my alma mater. I had to wait nearly three years to do that, and in March 2004 I was hired as an Admissions Counselor at The University of Scranton.
Describe your role at the University of Scranton: As Associate Director of Admissions, I manage a busy geographic recruitment territory, and I also supervise a number of Admissions professional staff members, several interns and our Visitors’ Center Coordinator. I am responsible for everything that is considered outreach – off campus recruitment events, on campus visits and tours, planning all domestic, undergraduate Admissions travel and overseeing our undergraduate application review process. I also manage a program so that our alums can attend college fairs across the country in places where we might not be able to travel. I serve as a key member of the team that puts together our Royal Days Program. I have counseled thousands of students and parents on the admission and financial aid process. I spend a lot of my time thinking through problems and troubleshooting. I am also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Administration and Human Resources at The University of Scranton. I teach both undergraduate and gradu-
ate courses. I love being in the classroom because I love students! I learn from them just as much as I hope they learn from me. I have also been a member of Staff Senate since 2012. I have been elected to serve as a voice for members of the professional staff constituency at the University. Most recently, I am serving as Co-Chair of the Staff Development Committee. What has changed throughout the years with the admissions process at the University of Scranton? The process in general has become increasingly more competitive. The demand for our programs in the health sciences such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Nursing has exploded. We have far more applicants than we have available seats in these programs, which makes it very challenging for us to select the right students. How did your time as a residence assistant in college help with your success later in life?
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I think it helped me become more comfortable in positions of leadership both as a student and now as a young professional. The experience of serving as an RA in a freshman dorm was invaluable. I learned not only about management of programs and resources, but also about how to lead my peers, and how to provide guidance in achieving their educational goals. This experience helped me learn how to handle difficult, stressful situations and to troubleshoot and improvise in the absence of a supervisor. This position helped me to get my foot in the door for some great job interviews. It also instilled a mindset to take on added responsibilities and assume leadership roles wherever possible. What advice do you give students? I always encourage students to work hard. Follow through. Do what you say you will do. Put people first always. If you treat people right, they will go above and beyond for you. Ask
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Getting Personal with Melissa Bevacqua I recently married my best friend in life, Scott Kramer. We met at the University when he was working in Financial Aid. We are currently in a long distance relationship. Scott is working in Washington, DC for a government contractor. It is not always easy being four hours away from each other, but we see each other nearly every weekend, and the time that we do have together is all the more valued.
Family: Parents are Joseph and Mary Beth Bevacqua of Justus. I’m an only child. My Favorite Quote: “To those who are given much, much is expected in return.” –paraphrased Biblical quote from the Gospel of Luke Something People May Not Know About Me: I love Charleston, SC. It is my favorite place, and each year I have gone on the best family vacations there for most of my life.
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’d never flown before. I’d never been to the South. I’d never worked for a major news network either.
That changed this past February when I traveled to South Carolina on a schoolsponsored trip to cover the state’s Republican Presidential Primary for NBC News. As a senior journalism major at the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, I’ve had a lot of in class experience that helped me become a better journalist. But while on this trip with eight of my classmates, I was offered a much different experience. When I first found out I was chosen to be a part of this trip, I didn’t know what to expect. I thought we would be on the
scene of the campaign trail day in and day out following around Presidential nominees Trump, Cruz, Rubio, Kasich and Carson as they visited different parts of the state in an attempt to gain supporters. But for the first portion of our trip, the emphasis was placed on the lower region of South Carolina where we spent the majority of our trip. While on St. Helena Island, we visited the Penn Center, the site of the first school created for the
descendants of formerly enslaved African Americans living in the Sea Islands. We also spoke to some locals involved with the
Mitchelville Preservation Project, a group that preserves the historic land that was home to the country’s first post-Civil War settlement for emancipated slaves. The stories told to me by the land and its people helped me understand why some issues, such as education, are so important during the upcoming election. During the latter half of our trip, we traveled to different colleges and universities, including the University of South Carolina and Claflin University, to hear the thoughts of millennial votcontinued on page 48
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ers. Many students were very passionate about the campaign scene and the crop of presidential contenders, but to my surprise, some students didn’t know there was a primary happening. Their only knowledge of the primary came from their Facebook and Twitter feeds. To reach our fellow millennials, NBC News put our social media skills to the test. During the course of the trip, we contributed content to the Instagram account belonging to NBC BLK, a branch of the network that shares stories concerning communities of color. I also co-hosted an NBC News’ SnapChat takeover on the day of the primary. With our NBC press passes in hand, my fellow journalism major, Ciara Lucas and I wandered with assistant journalism professor Anthony Adornato to over a dozen locations in 48
occurring that day—Donald Trump in South Carolina and Hillary Clinton in Nevada.
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The days were long, the deadlines were strict and I didn’t see a single candidate in the flesh. But at the end of the hectic fiveday journey, I couldn’t help but be grateful to Ithaca College for allowing me to be a part of the #ICatSCPrimary team. After all, not many journalists my age can say they worked as a multimedia journalist for NBC News (and managed to get a few bylines, too.) H –Emily Fedor
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Finding the Right Fit: Fashion Professional Dallas Shaw A Northeastern Pennsylvania native, Dallas Shaw made a name for herself in the fashion industry. She works not only as a fashion correspondent—providing expert style advice—but also as a fashion illustrator for many top designers in the industry. She serves as the creative hand behind the market-
ing campaign for many luxury brands. Her work has been featured in a variety of publications including Lucky Magazine, Philadelphia Magazine and Real Living, among others. In addition, Dallas shares fashion updates across all of her social media channels as she explores the industry through her art. Dallas began her work as an illustration major at Marywood University. She knew that she wanted to work in the lifestyle industry, and she came prepared with a natural artistic talent. The variety of courses there—covering everything from illustration and painting to graphic design and photography—really prepared her for the career ahead. She knew from a young age that she wanted to work in fashion, but she needed to find continued on page 60 58
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freedom with her work. Eventually, this led to her working nearly exclusively with luxury clients on largescale campaign projects. As someone who achieved her dream career and created her own niche in a competitive field, Dallas has some advice to pass along to high school and college-aged students trying to navigate their own career paths. Above all else, she stresses maintaining your individuality. She explains, “Many companies, agents and media channels will persuade you to be like everyone else but your own strengths will set you apart
and create a more sustainable business in the long-run.” Beyond staying true to yourself, she maintains the power of persistence. As a creative professional, she understands how exceptionally trying it can be to attempt to establish yourself in a career. That said, she explains, “There will be far more nos than yesses at the start, which can be discouraging. If you are persistent enough in trying, it will be worth it when you land in your dream career.” Visit www.dallasshaw.com. Or dillydallas.blogspot.com. Find her style posts on Twitter or Instagram. H –Melissa Durante
work in fashion, but she needed to find her own niche. She explains her decision to forge a path as a fashion illustrator, saying, “I used my talent in art and illustration to separate me from others who wanted to do the same thing.” Her professional career began with a position at Disney. While working with the animation department, she decided it was time to break into the fashion industry. She made the most of her drawing talent and moved forward from there. After taking on many projects, Dallas was given increasingly more creative
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Dear Mom...
Happenings Staff Celebrates Their Own Special Moms
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ost people leave their parents’ home when they go off on their own or get married. I have the unique circumstance of still being with my mother (in the same house I grew up in) even after 15 years of marriage. After my father’s unexpected death over 16 years ago, I knew I could not leave my mother. She had been a stay-at-home mom for all her life, having moved here from Canada in 1950. As the youngest of the seven children, I hadn’t left the family home yet, and somehow was able to convince my husband-to-be to agree to a multi-generational family.
rience some mild confusion. Now, at 90 years old, it’s amazing how attached she is to my daughter. Even though she may get very mixed up at times, she always knows her and lights up every time she walks into the room.
Growing up my mother kept an orderly and tidy home. She loved her role as a homemaker and dabbled in some hobbies such as ceramics and china painting. She was ultra-conservative, protective of her family and was and still is, proud of her children. After my father retired at age 62, they enjoyed over a decade of travel together, mostly visiting their married children and other friends and relatives.
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When my father passed away my mother’s entire world changed. He was the love of her life and they did everything together. There was a huge void to fill and our family came together to help her with her new stage of life as a widow. She continued to visit her out of town children, grandchildren and great grandchildren until my daughter was born in 2008 and she began to expe62
I feel honored to share my daily life with my mom, helping her to feel happy, safe and loved, just as she did for each one of us so many years ago. Happy Mother’s Day Mom. I love you very much. Love, Your Daughter, Paula Rochon Mackarey ear Mom: I want to wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day, in this, your 90th year. Thank you for teaching me how to be a mother to my three children, and instilling in me the quiet confidence that comes from God Himself. I appreciate how much of an integral role you played as grandmother to my three children, especially when they were younger. We are so happy that you have been with us as our mother for so many years. We feel fortunate and blessed. With Love, Your daughter, Rosemary Rochon Nye
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hen I think of my wonderful mom, mere words could never express the love, pride and admiration I hold for her in my heart. I give her all the credit in the world for her courage and strength when she had to take on the role of both mother and father to my two sisters and me after our dear dad passed away unexpectedly at a very early age. She has always shown, by example, what unconditional love and devotion is all about. Her family is her world, and her life centers around them. I could never have asked for a better role model in my life. She raised us with morals and values we follow to this day, and I could only hope to pass on to my young son, Christian. My mom has a heart of gold, and her beauty shines from within. She has that certain special something – a magical charm that draws everyone to her, and makes you love to be in her company. She always knows just
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what to say to give you a lift. The special bond that we share is beyond compare, and one that I’ll always treasure, and I thank God each and every day for blessing me with my wonderful mother. Have a beautiful Mother’s Day, my dearest mom. You mean the world to me, and I love you more than you could ever know. Your loving daughter, Lisa Kalaha Ragnacci
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oves lavishly. Gives generously. Cares infinitely.These are the truths I’ve always known about my Mom. Raising a family was her career– the one she said she always wanted. I believe she excelled at it! She’s devoted to her family, and her love for us is always a constant in our lives. I am so grateful to have her as my mother. To see her now as a grandmother to my nephews Joshua and Noah– it’s a joy to watch as she shares these gifts with them! –Barbara Toolan
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y mother is undoubtedly the most caring, kind, and sweet mother possible. She has taught me to always see the bright side of every circumstance, and that a little positivity can go a long way. She is special because she never gives up, and she treats everyone equally. Additionally, she’s got a great fashion sense. My mom has spent several of the past years working as a sales representative for Happenings. Growing up, my mom has been my biggest supporter, and we grow closer each day. I truly hope I can be as inspiring as she is. I’m forever blessed to have such a wonderful mother! Love, Your daughter, Ann Moschorak
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ompassionate, religious, great cook and devoted to her role as Mom...these are some of the qualities that I think of when I think of my mom. She is especially to be admired for the way she took care of her "special" child, Donny. Even into her late 90's, she made special meals for him and made sure that he was asleep (which sometimes was very late) before retiring to bed herself. As a young child, I also remember her sending meals to friends when someone was sick. Mom loved to cook and thought nothing of having big crowds for holiday or special dinners. I remember the beautiful formal tables that were always a part of her entertaining. She was also very creative and made many holiday decorations herself. Even now at almost 104, she occasionally makes homemade dinners. Her devotion to God is still something to be admired - so much of her day is spent in prayer. Happy Mother’s Day! Love, Your daughter, Annette Profera 64
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y mom is alive and well today and very youthful for her age. When you are a mother you go through tough times and happy times and you experience both the joy and sadness in raising your children. We often tend to forget that our own mothers experienced the same things. My mother worked two jobs in order to raise her four children. I saw first hand how she worked eight hours as a seamstress and after work took the job of cleaning the factory she worked at, just to make ends meet. I sometimes helped her after school with the cleaning job. I can talk to my mom about anything. No matter what it is, whether I need advice or have a question, she's always there to answer me. I try to call her everyday, because she is 90 miles away. Each year for my vacation I take a week and just spend it with her.
We go to a music festival in my hometown of Bethlehem, PA. Through the years we laughed and enjoyed so many great bands; these are memories that will stay in my heart forever. Love, Your daughter, Linette Manley
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My mother Mary Vitzakovich passed away in 2010 at the age of 94. She was the brightest light in all of our lives. Mom cherished her four children and ten grandchildren.
My mother loved life and felt blessed every day! She was a devout Catholic, attended church on a regular basis and prayed the rosary several times a day. I loved her so much and miss her every single day and think about her all the time.
Patient, kind, sweet, loving, caring and wise that was my mother. Always a kind word for everyone and always found the good in a person.
As a mother, I try to remember all the wonderful things she taught me and strive to be the best mom for my three children as she was to us.
She had a wonderful sense of humor-loved to laugh and tell funny stories and just have fun. People just loved to be around her because she made you feel like you were the most important person in the world.
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y mom migrated from Lebanon to America in order to start her family. I grew up with so many opportunities that she never had growing up. She now owns a successful restaurant, Savory Maza, in Scranton and she is the reason my sisters and I have an amazing work ethic instilled in us. Her compassion, selflessness and humor make her special. She is my best friend and greatest hero. Love, Your daughter, Dania K. El-Ghazal
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TREASURE HUNTING Apple Wagon Antique Mall- 21+ vendors offer a variety of tantalizing antiques and collectibles. Open year-round. Spend an hour or the day. Enjoy coffee & cookies, conversation with our friendly and knowledgeable vendors. Specializing in Antiques, Primitives, furniture, Art, pottery, glass, books, jewelry, coins and currency. Open 7 days. 1 Remington Rd, Tunkhannock, PA. Wheelchair accessible, like us on Facebook. 570-836-8713. Bridge Street Marketplace- Over 7,000 square feet of shopping encompasses a consignment area as well as a multi-vendor co-op. Antique, vintage, gently used, new, handcrafted and trash-to-treasure items. Credit cards accepted. Call for hours. Like us on Facebook. Bridge St. (Rte. 29), Tunkhannock. 570-836-4456. Fly Me Home-Handmade & Upcycled Décor- We create & sell one-of-a-kind mixed media, upcycled gifts and home décor using vintage and recycled materials! Specializing in beautiful mosaics and silverware items, including jewelry and custom stamping. Open 5 days a week. Call for hours. Like us on Facebook. 299 Parsonage Street, Pittston. 570-299-5301
Grapevine Antiques and Crafts Mall”Where Yesterday and Today Come Together!” Over 100 vendors, 6,000 square feet, 30 minutes from Delaware Water Gap Bridge. Hours: MondayFriday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.5 p.m. Rt. 209 & Rt. 115, behind CVS Pharmacy, Brodheadsville, PA. 570-992-4525.
Jukebox Classics and Vintage Slot Machines- Specializing in Game Room Collectables, Pin Ball Machines, Juke Boxes (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. Phone 570-226-9411 or 570-241-6230, email: jukesslots@aol.com www.jukeboxclassics.com
Lark Mountain MarketSee what everyone’s talking about at the area’s first co-op antique mall. Handicap accessible– climate controlled, we offer a wide variety of items: quality antiques, hard to find collectibles, 70
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Mary’s Home Furnishings-Antiques 10766 SR 29, South Montrose, PA. Privately owned & operated. Recently acquired, Mission Oak: settee, chairs, table & desk. Also, jelly cupboard, blanket chest, Stangl, glassware, vintage linens and bedding.Paintings by Anita Ambrose and Cheryl Korb. Sat. & Sun. Winter best to call first. Mary B. Gere. 570-278-2187.
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. Open daily 10-5, info 570-546-7493 or www.OldeBarnCentre.com
On and On History RecycledA marketplace of repurposed, vintage and handmade. One-of-a-kind gifts and home accessories, furniture and re-imagined vintage goods and clothing. Visit 18 plus carefully selected artists and vendors. Convenient downtown Scranton location across from Coney Island. 518 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Open Tues.- Friday 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 11:30 a.m. -5 p.m. 570-507-9294 www.onandonscranton.com
Pieces of the PastA unique antiques & collectibles shop full of pottery, glassware, furniture, vintage toys, tool, art and much more. Take exit 17 off Route 84- 2 miles on the right. We also buy one item to complete home contents. Open May-Oct. Sat. noon-5, Sun. 9-4. 518 Twin Rocks Rd., Newfoundland. 845392-5660.
Retro Decor Shop- Come & enjoy the new face of CONSIGNMENT. Our furniture painting techniques include Antique Chic & French Country finishes. Our decor features one of a kind accents...lamps, prints, primitives, benches, etc. Check out our jewelry & accessories. ALWAYS AFFORDABLY PRICED. Thursday & Friday: 11-5, Sat: 10-4, Sun: 11-4. 1809 Red Barn Village, Clarks Summit, PA. 570-586-1222. H
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What Should You Restore or Refinish? If it is important to you, then have it restored. The Carriage Barn, a business with over 40 years of restoration experience, repairs and replaces items right in their woodworking shop in Clarks Summit, PA. Eighty percent of what they restore are just items with sentimental value, not necessarily antiques. They have restored all types of items from wooden horses to “Nifty Fifty” handmade children’s cars. The refinishing experts at Carriage Barn also do in-home restorations, such as doors, staircases, trim moldings, kitchen cabinets and complete rooms! If you are thinking about having something restored simply because it is special to you or has history in your family, consider having the experts at Carriage Barn restore it to new for you! Four Simple Steps 1. Send or email a photo of the item to Carriage Barn. You
may also request that an expert from Carriage Barn visits your location and provides you with a cost estimate. 2. Bring in your item or arrange for a convenient pick up. 3. When the finish has been removed and the repairs are complete, you’ll be asked to to pick a custom stain color (or paint.) If desired, Carriage Barn can match a color of an item you already own. The stain or paint is by far one of the most important steps in the restoration process. Improper staining (or paint) can destroy the look of a beautiful piece of wood. Staining should enhance the color of the wood, not mask it. As a rule of thumb, remember that you can go from light to dark but you cannot make
dark wood light.Carriage Barn uses state-of the-art equipment and only the best finishing and staining materials available. 4. Following final approval your beautifully restored item will be delivered to you or available for pickup. It's that simple. Remember that refinishing that is done properly adds value and beauty to any surface or item, allowing them to be treasured and enjoyed for generations. Find out more. Contact us
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A Family-Friendly Restaurant in North Scranton Stands the Test of Time
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ust like Boston has a friendly bar named “Cheers,� Scranton has a place where everybody knows your name except it's not a TV show. It's a real life bar and restaurant, where friends and family members not only socialize with one another, but also get to know the wait staff and bartenders as well. It is Stirna's Restaurant, located near the newly renovated Providence Square in the north side of Scranton. Stirna's Restaurant provides a family-friendly atmosphere. The patrons are not just seen as customers but also as friends. The waitresses and bartenders share a conversation with them. "Everyone's like one family," said Bridget Gallagher, who has been a waitress at Stirna's for ten years. "Customers talk to me. I know their family. They know my family. It's so family-oriented." Bridget's husband Chris Gallagher, who has been a part-time bartender at Stirna's for five years, enjoys not only the opportunity to communicate with the customers but also to work in the same place as his wife. "I like the social aspect," he said. "My wife and I get to work together." The family atmosphere brings people back including
loyal senior citizens who have dining at Stirna's since the been eating here when they restaurant was rather new. were children and still enjoy Having been around since the restaurant today. Retired 1908, Stirna's has quite a lot of nurses Mary Heinzman and history. It was founded by Nancy McDonough come to Michael Stirna, who was a Stirna's every Thursday with wrestler and immigrant from three of their friends/former Lithuania. When he came to co-workers. They all worked North Scranton, he opened a together at Regional Hospital small tavern, which provided of Scranton. "I've been coming lunch to local coal miners from here since I was 5-years-old," the area. As the years went by, said Heinzman, who was born it was visited by Scranton's and raised in Scranton. "I like politicians and the press. In the the family atmosphere." 1960s, Michael's son John McDonough is impressed with Stirna became the new owner. how well the waitresses He hired Cathy Gavin, the curremember what a customer rent owner of Stirna's, to work normally orders. She and her as a waitress. After John's death parents have been coming to in 1979, she and her husband Stirna's from her hometown of Jim Gavin decided to buy the Dunmore. "The food is very restaurant because she wanted good, and the people know you and are very accommodating," she said. Carole Cader, who was originally from North Scranton but currently resides in Clarks Summit, remembers coming to Stirna's Restaurant with her parents to have Shirley Temples when she was a kid. She still dines there but now with her husband Jim Cader and her father-inFront row from left: Brady Holmes, Maggie Ratchford, and Rosie law Irving Cader (age Holmes.Back row from left: Michael Ratchford, Allie Pettinato, 99), who has been and Emma Ratchford. continued on page 74
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to continue to serve people. "When I became a waitress," said Cathy. "I loved engaging the people. I thought it was just wonderful, so I continued to do it." Cathy has been running Stirna’s since 1980. For 36 years, she kept it afloat even when the economy changed and big box chain stores came to Scranton. During the economy decline, neighboring small businesses in North Scranton went out of business and with them many of Stirna’s lunch customers. Cathy and her husband Jim decided to go in the catering business but still keep restaurant open for dinner. Since then, Stirna's has been adding dinner items to the menu while keeping its lunch items. Famous favorites include the Stirna-Burger, the Stirna-Brownie and the Whiskey Sour, which is actually a sweet drink despite its name. All of the entrees are served with a choice of soup or salad, potato, vegetable, rolls and dessert. Stirna's has a rotating menu, in which the chef's specials change every week. Chef specials include: shrimp and asparagus risotto; panko and sesame-crusted salmon with an Asian honey mustard glaze and a sweet soy reduction glaze over mixed greens; apple berry nut salad, which is mixed greens with diced apples, walnuts, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles and red onions with a raspberry vinai74
Chef Dom DeCantis, enjoys cooking something different and accommodating the customers' requests. "The menu's just a suggestion," he said. "If they (customers) want something off the menu, I can use my creative freedom. If I have the ingredients, I can make it."DeCantis enjoys the variety of functions at Stirna’s, the steady influx of friendly customers, and the fact that the food has a fresh quality. Steve Jones, Jim Dolan and Jason Lapinski are also chefs at Stirna's.
out of town, come during a return visit to Scranton."They have become our friends," she said. "They have been loyal and committed to Stirna's Restaurant for all my years here." In 2011, Cathy became the exclusive caterer of La Buona Vita, an on-premise catering facility in Dunmore. La Buona Vita was formerly The Parish Center. She is also the featured caterer of the Tripp House and the Scranton Cultural Center. Cathy is very involved with the community. She makes ongoing commitments to many non-profit organizations, such as St. Joseph's Center, Little Sisters of the Poor, Friends of the Poor and the Ronald
Cathy Gavin started renovations inside Stirna's Restaurant in 2007, in preparation for its 100th anniversary in 2008. She changed the dining room to make it what the customers call, “warm and inviting.” She also added historical photos of Scranton and North Workers of Stirna's Restaurant from left: bartender Chris Gallagher, waitress Bridget Gallagher (Chris' wife), waitress Ali Scone, and chef Scranton, including old, black-and-white Dom DeCantis. photos of Providence Square and photos of former Scranton McDonald House just to name a few. "Besides my parents, mayors, who often visited Cathy is the one woman I look Stirna's. A few years ago, up to," said Bridget Gallagher. Providence Square also became renovated with a new "She's a great example of how far you can get if you work sidewalk and clock near the hard and are determined." corner of West Market Street and Main Street. Cathy believes the recent renovations have attracted new customers to Stirna's. She also feels privileged to have loyal customers, who have been coming to Stirna's for a long time. She said that even the former residents who moved HappeningsPA.com
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D Andy’s Pizza- A Peckville mainstay, focuses on more than serving the "best pizza in the valley." Andy's thrives on supporting the local community and preserving the past for its customers. The walls are decorated with different photographs documenting local history. With every visit, you get a taste of local tradition. 528 Main St., Peckville. 570-489-9238. Atami Sushi- Experience a bal-
ance between old and new with fresh sushi prepared in the old world tradition. Dishes such as hibachi, teriyaki and tempura are prepared to ensure superior quality served in a warm and lively ambience. Now serving wine and beer. 100 Old Lackawanna Trail, Summit Square, Clarks Summit. 570585-1250. www.atamisushi.com
Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood- A family tradition since
1887. Casual fine dining in downtown Scranton. USDA prime steaks & fresh seafood. Lunches from $6.50; dinners starting at $13.50. Entertainment. Friday Night Jazz Lounge 7-11 p.m. Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner dress code. Outdoor dining available. Open daily. 301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 570-955-5290 www.carlvonluger.com
Coccetti's A Restaurant & Bakery- Enjoy charming décor
and unique breakfast/lunch creations, including the green goddess, homemade soups daily, and weekly salad specials. Homemade baked goods available, such as: cake by the slice, chocolate fudge brownies, and assorted cookies. Tues.- Fri. 7a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. 7a.m.- noon. Closed Sun. and Mon.1124 Main St., Peckville. 570-489-4000.
Colarusso’s Coal Fired Pizza-
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Coney Island Lunch- A Scranton
tradition since 1923. Taste the Texas Wieners and Texas Hamburgers that made us famous. Serving homemade soups, old-fashioned rice pudding and chili-con-carne. Enjoy our legendary chili sauce, created from a closelyguarded family recipe, eat in or take it out. Open Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-6:30 p.m. 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-961-9004. www.texas-wiener.com.
Cooper’s Restaurantsee page 59
Doc Magrogan’s- A classic 1900s Oyster House dedicated to the tradition of enjoying oysters. Be transported to a simpler time of food, fun and merriment. Indulge in the freshest seafood, finest handcrafted beers and superior wine! Serving lunch and dinner daily, plus brunch every Saturday and Sunday. 7011 Shoppes Blvd. Moosic. 570-342-3330. www.docmagrogans.com
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant- Overlooking beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, Ehrhardt’s cozy atmosphere and delicious food will have you returning time and time again. We offer a variety of steaks, seafood, salads, burgers, sandwiches and more! Open 7 days a week 11:30 a.m. Pub open later. Route 507, Hawley. 570-226-2124. www.ehrhardts.com.
Failtes Steakhouse- Traditional
Irish pub with a full service dining room and spacious deck. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11 a.m. Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily happy hour. Weekend entertainment. Live music on the deck every Sunday. Great burgers, steaks, fresh seafood, salads, sandwiches and more! 1492 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry PA. 570-828-6505.
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More than your foodly, friendly, Frenchly restaurant in NEPA. It's authentic French food with a touch of Paris, a touch of New York City and extra love. Located in a century-old building in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Join us for dinner & Sunday brunch. Private rooms available for large parties. 268 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. www.lemanhattanbistro.com 570-706-9588
Palazzo- Our restaurant offers a simple, fresh, modern approach to traditional Italian cuisine. We feature 25 wines by the glass, unique cocktails and desserts made on premise. Enjoy Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Tues-Fri., outdoor dining and entertainment each month. Open for dinner at 5 Tues-Sat. www.Palazzo 53.com, Follow us on FaceBook. 570-299-7571. Pietro's Restaurant- Proudly serving Italian American cuisine with French influence for 28 years. Enjoy the freshest high-end ingredients including Hereford and Angus Beef, formula-fed veal, fresh seafood, homemade pasta and award-winning sauces. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday from 5 p.m. Available seven days for private parties, funeral lunches, showers, christenings, etc. 819 Church St. (Route 247), Jessup. 570-3832109. Savory Maza Lebanese Cuisine- Enjoy and indulge in a
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as Koussa, Hashweh, Ahi Tuna kabobs, kibbee nayeh and more. Dine in or take out. 570-969-2666. www.savorymaza.com
Settlers Inn- see ad page 8 Sibio's Restaurant- Serving
Northeast PA since 1974. Casual fine dining specializing in veal, seafood, steaks and pasta. All of our desserts are made in house. Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Entrees starting at $7.95. Dinner Monday to Saturday 4:30-9:30 p.m. Entrees starting at $14.50. 1240 Quincy Ave., Dunmore. 570-346-3172. www.sibiosrestaurant.com
Sidel’s Restaurant See ad page 75
Stirna’s - See ad page 57 Stone Bridge Inn &Restaurant- Quaint European village nestled on a hilltop, surrounded by rolling countryside – discover Northeast PA’s best-kept secret! Excellent cuisine in a casual atmosphere, multi-level tavern & patio with entertainment. Weddings, private parties, Reunions. Serving dinner Wed.-Sun. I-81, Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale. 570-679-9500. www.stone-bridge-inn.com
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Terra Preta Restaurant-
Farm to table dining in downtown Scranton. Featuring an inspired seasonal menu. Fresh local food, homemade breads and desserts. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options. Coldpressed juices. Full service bar featuring craft cocktails. Lunch M-F 11a.m.3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 4-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 4-10:30 p.m. 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Free Parking. 570-871-4190. www.loveterrapreta.com
Water Gap Country Club and Resort- Boutique resort sits atop the
Tiffany’s Restaurant-
All food & baked goods made to order on premises. Complete box lunches include cutlery. Weekend breakfast features & daily lunch specials such as Wildflour Salad featuring chicken, green apples, walnuts, mandarin sections, cranberries, feta cheese & balsamic dressing. Hours: 7a.m.-3p.m. daily. 480 Daleville Hwy., Covington Twp. 570-842-2345.
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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 MondayThursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11a.m.-11 p.m. Closed Sunday. 131 North Main Ave., Scranton. vincenzosscranton.com (570) 347-1060.
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Appalachian Trail in historic Delaware Water Gap. Numerous dining options, from an intimate setting to a large private party. Dining room and bar are a romantic place to enjoy a diverse menu boasting the freshest ingredients. Outdoor Tiki Bar, Patio, Den and Ballroom. Open daily. 288 Mountain Road, Delaware Water Gap. (570) 4764653. www.watergapcountryclub.com
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Ingredients: Mix in casserole dish: 1/2 Cup white sugar 2 Teaspoon baking powder 1 Cup flour Pinch of salt 1/2 Cup milk
is 90 now, and I don’t believe she remembers the exact origins of this recipe. It was great to serve, hot out of the oven, with vanilla ice cream on top. My mom loved making this dessert because of its ease and simplicity.... something an English/Irish mother of seven appreciated. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Mix in a saucepan: 1 Cup brown sugar 1 1/4 Cup boiling water 1/4 Cup butter Bring to a boil, then pour over first mixture. Do not stir. Bake in hot oven at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.
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291 Main St, Eynon (570)876-0710 Bus Rt. 6 to Betty St., Right on Main www.TiffanysTapAndGrill.com
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Mother’ s Day Dining Guide Atami Sushi, Clarks Summit Regular Hours. 570-585-1250 Ehrhardt's, Tafton Restaurant specials upstairs 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., reservations suggested but not required. Buffet in banquet center, noon-4 p.m., $28.95 per person, reservations required. 570-226-2124
Hotel Wayne, Honesdale Seatings at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Buffet featuring hand carved prime rib, NY strip steak, stuffed flounder, stuffed chicken breast, tortellini, shrimp, salad station, green beans, potato station, soup is lobster bisque. Dessert: NY style cheese cake, chocolate
Kalahari Resort, Mt Pocono Buffet 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults $44.99, Children 4-12 $16.99, Reservations recommended. 570-580-6000 Cooper’s Seafood (Scranton & Pittston) Regular Hours. 570-346-6883 570-654-6883 Crescent Lodge, Cresco Open 1-6 p.m. Reservations required. 570-595-7486 Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House, Moosic Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Brunch and dinner menu. Reservations required. 570-342-3330 Carl Von Luger, Scranton Brunch and Dinner Specials, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reservations Required. 570-955-5290 Glass-wine.bar.kitchen at Ledges Hotel, Hawley Midday Meal noon-6 p.m., $39 per person, reservations required. 570-226-1337 80
Beaumont Inn, Dallas Noon – 7 p.m., Dining Room & Patio open, Special Holiday Menu Fresh Fish Features, Reservations Required 570-675-7100 Kay’s Italian Restaurant, Moscow Open 8 a.m – 11p.m. 570842-6226 Colarusso’s Coal Fired Pizza, Dickson City Regular hours. 570-489-2627
fountain. Reservations required. 570-253-3290 POSH & The Colonnade, Scranton Colonnade: 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. seatings POSH: 11 a.m., noon, 1:30 & 2:30 seatings, Buffet Reservations required. 570-955-5890 Skytop Lodge, Skytop Brunch 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Buffet, Reservations required 570-257-2114 Terra Preta, Scranton Brunch 10 a.m.- 3p.m., Farm to Table, Reservations suggested. 570-871-4190 Tiffany’s Tap & Grill, Eynon Dinner noon-8 p.m. 570-876-0710
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Sibio’s Restaurant, Dunmore Seatings at Noon, 2:30, 5 p.m. Full Menu plus specials, Reservations required. 570-346-3172 The Settlers Inn, Hawley Brunch 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m., $39 per person, reservations required, Dinner 3:30-8 p.m., $55 per person, reservations required. 570-226-2993 Stone Bridge Restaurant, Union Dale Noon – 8 p.m. Full Menu and specials Reservations recommended. 570-679-9500 The French Manor, South Sterling Noon-5 p.m., Sit down served dinner, reservations required. 570-676-3244 H
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Begin April ning 20th!
Truckload Sale & Much More!
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truckload of Stickley furniture just arrived at our showroom. There is no
better time to find your favorite Stickley piece. Made in America and made to last a lifetime. Enjoy big discounts on Hickory Chair, Bernhardt, Hancock and Moore, Century, Taracea and Tufenkian Rugs as well!
If you like American-made furniture, it's a great time to save.
Major lines of furniture, executive furnishings & authentic oriental rugs, all at drastic reductions.
Henredon Century Drexel Heritage Ralph Lauren Hancock & Moore Lexington Thomasville Stickley American Leather
97 Lackawanna Ave., Downtown Scranton • (570) 346-6591 • Free Parking next to our store. Mon.-Sat.: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Mon. & Thurs. until 8 p.m.• Sun.: Noon-5 p.m.
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Susquehanna County Company Leaves No Stone Unturned
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hen you think of the word quarry, you probably remember the old “Flintstones� cartoon, where Fred worked as a bronto crane operator in a large pit full of rocks and stone. Well, the Endless Mountain Stone Company is just like that except no bronto crane and instead of Bedrock, this 1,500-acre quarry is set in the town of Susquehanna, PA. For 40 years, it has been specializing in the highest quality bluestone products in the industry at the fairest prices. It is one of the most diversified bluestone companies offering many varieties but not limited to polished bluestone, building veneer patio stone and tumbled bluestone products. Robert A. "Butch" Coleman, president and CEO of the stone company, said that bluestone as a whole, in all its different product varieties, is in demand because it's only produced in Northeast PA and Southern New York. "Its demand has suspended its volume of production," said Coleman. "Its beauty and strength continue to gain recognition to anyone building or remodeling."
Besides bluestone, Endless Mountain Stone offers fieldstone, which is used for retaining walls on hillsides and gardens as well as boundary walls. Its tumble stone is used for homes and gardens. This
type of stone includes lawn border, tumbled garden path and tumbled pavers. Endless Mountain Stone ships stones to major cities in the US, Canada and Japan. Besides offering stone products, Endless Mountain Stone Company constructs historic and dynamic projects across the United States and the world. They work with the finest architects and builders including Wilkes-Barre based, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson."We started with them many years
ago with a project in Washington state for Bill Gates," said Coleman. "Since then, we have done many projects with them. Our most recent was "The Lily Lake Residence." This project won the prestigious Tucker Design Award in 2010. Endless Mountain Stone has also been working with Princeton University for over 30 years. Through new and reconstruction projects, Princeton now has over 1,000 tons of bluestone including in its buildings, walkways and stairs. Whitman College at Princeton University has 5,000 tons of building veneer and 40,000 square feet of paving/walkways. The largest paving project the company ever completed was at Independence Mall in Philadelphia with 100,000 square feet of sidewalk, which came from Susquehanna County. One of the most recent projects was completing the Church of Latter Day Saints in Susquehanna and the MacArthur Elementary School located in Binghamton, NY. "Each of these jobs took several hundred stones each," said Coleman.
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Endless Mountain Stone also makes monuments with engraved signage. Using sandblasting, they have made signs etched in stone for schools, local businesses, boy scout rocks, tombstones and deer murals. Color monument paint is used to add color to the etched-in-stone letters if desired. Endless Mountain Stone uses modern technology including the new water jet CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine, which runs directly off coordinates that are programmed in the machine. One of their master craftsmen Tony Neu is the CAD (Computer Aided Design) specialist. He uses the CNC machine to cut stone, wood, metal, eight-inchthick glass, paper-thin glass with high pressure water. It can cut items as small as jewelry or as large as 8 foot x 10foot ovals on any type of mural or word design. "We have 30 pieces of equipment that do everything from cut to tumble and do many added processes to stone," said Coleman. Using machines, the company is able to complete many kinds of stone finishes, such as natural cleft, thermal, sandblasted, honed, and peppered. Of the company’s 30 employees, 20 are master craftsmen. Most of the processes are done by hand, including polishing and packaging. "Packaging is a key part to our success along with "new 84
ideas" created by all employees," Butch said. His father and mother (Robert C. and Martha Coleman) started Endless Mountain Stone Company in 1976. After Butch graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1978, he came to work with his parents. "I was a self-employed quarryman learning the field and industry from my father and local mentors," he said.
many rewards through its 40year history," said Butch. "Watching our employees and quarrymen and their families grow with the love they have for stone and the reward they get on finished projects is very fulfilling. Our customer appreciation is the reason we continue to supply the most diversified bluestone product
"The industry just kept growing and our
company with it," said Butch. In 1997, Butch and his wife Donna Coleman purchased the company. Butch's son Kenneth Coleman (3rdgeneration) works with Butch as the quarry's production supervisor.
line in the industry. Our community and county have always supported us as we have supported them with many projects. Our reward is to drive by these projects that display our craftsmanship for many years to come." Endless Mountain Stone Company also welcomes customers to take a real-life tour of the quarry. H —Ben Freda
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Early Education of Healthy Habits:
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he Greenhouse Project, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to education of disease prevention through dietary choices and active living, is partnering with Harvest Catering and Events to bring the Plant to Plate program to a group of local fifth grade students. Located in the James B. McNulty Greenhouse in Scranton’s Nay Aug Park and supported by The Scranton Area Foundation, Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHV) and individual donors, The Greenhouse Project’s mission is to educate the community about healthy eating and environmental sustainability. Plant to Plate began as collaboration between Harvest Catering and Events and The Greenhouse Project to 86
teach children about planting, caring for and preparing food. Sarah and Michael Bodner of Harvest Catering will focus on teaching food safety to children, basic kitchen and cooking skills, produce identification and healthy recipes that students can recreate. The couple also hopes to educate the students on lifestyle skills as they relate to healthy eating and shopping. “In addition to the kitchen skills, we hope to teach the students customer service skills, money exchange etiquette and teamwork with shared lessons and projects,” said Sarah Bodner. The fifth graders from NativityMiguel Scranton are the first group of students to benefit from the program. “We recently taught our first cooking class and the interest of the kids has HappeningsPA.com
been incredible! They are eager to learn, try new things and eat,” shared Sarah. “We are lucky to have a partner like The Greenhouse Project who shares the goals of spreading awareness of conscious eating, community growth and building a sustainable network,” she added. When asked what is in store for the future of the program, Jane Risse, executive director of The Greenhouse Project, shared that the program just received a grant from the Whole Kids Foundation to allow them to work with Prescott Elementary School to teach gardening, nutrition and fresh food topics. “We will start here and add more schools and groups as our resources allow,” she explained. Visit www.scrantongreenhouse.org. H –Ashley Price May 2016
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A Family Business with a Firm Foundation
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Materio Family Contracting
rowing up, Frank Materio always worked on cars and projects around his childhood home. Because Materio was good with his hands, Bart Hennau of BTW Enterprises Inc. hired him as a contrac-
Scranton. So the family relocated to Northeast PA. With a new life in Scranton, Materio decided he wanted to be his own boss and use his talents to help give people the home of their dreams.
launched Materio Family Contracting in March 2015. “We have our three kids, and that’s where we came up with the family part. Once they get older, they’re going to be working with their dad.”
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The couple has three chil-
tor. Materio worked for the New Jersey based company for 23 years.
everyone can afford a beautiful home,” said Materio. “My wife instilled something in me. She said, ‘We were very lucky to walk into a gorgeous house. Why can’t everyone do that? You have the skill set. Give them that too.’”
dren: 2-year-old, Declan, 6year-old, Amelia, and 8year-old Francesca. One day they hope to pass the business to them, but for now, Materio is working as the lead contractor with a small team while his wife takes care of the behind the scenes work. “It’s not just me going out there,” said Materio. “[My wife] does a lot of designing. She does computer models and research. She pretty much does the blueprint, and I follow the blueprint.”
It was at around time that Materio’s wife, Kathleen, expressed the desire to return to her roots in
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from fellow business owners along to his customers. “We don’t rip people off. We give them their money’s worth,” explains Materio. “We’ve been living comfortably, but I’m not looking to get rich off of this. We want to give people that can’t really afford the best things in life something better than what they originally had.” The Materios enjoy giving back to the community as much as possible. The company does free work for St. Thomas Moore Church in Scranton and sponsors a Holy Rosary Basketball team. They also make it a point to donate to local charities, including Jog for Jude.
have been a lot of blueprints for Materio to follow. Materio Family Contracting has tackled full kitchen, bathroom, deck and porch remodels in addition to foundation fixes. Over the years, Materio agrees that home décor styles have changed. He said nickel plate, chrome and gold fixtures are a thing of the past. Now bronze has found its time to shine. And in terms of color– gray is the new black for everything from walls to countertops.
As for the future, the family wants to show the community that they truly have everyone’s best interests at heart. Materio hopes he can continue to get word out about his business and give their customers the best prices possible while providing a comfortable life for his wife and kids. “We have a little pop up camper, as long as we have enough to do one or two camping trips a year and pay our bills, we’re blessed with that.” H –Emily Fedor
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Landmark Building Looks to the Past for Inspiration University of Scranton Names Building After First African-American Graduate
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he University of Scranton dedicates Stanley Brown Hall, located at 600 Linden St., to its first African American graduate at a recent name dedication ceremony. Brown graduated from the University of Scranton, then St. Thomas College, with a commercial degree in 1919. He is described in the college yearbook as ambitious, industrious, humorous and witty. After graduation, Brown remained in Scranton and worked as a shoe shiner, a coal miner and for G.W. Brown Inc., a local trucking company. Stanley Brown Hall is a four-story brick building built in 1896 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building’s architecture consists of both Classical Revival and Commercial Style with a storefront construction of large expanses of glass at the street level and repetitive clusters of doublehung widows on the upper floors. The Hall was originally known as the P.P. Carter building. Over the years, the building housed several businesses including: a printing company, axe and mining tool store, sweet shop, bank and trust company, dance studio, law firm, advertising agency, accounting firm, bus terminal and news stand. The University of Scranton added the building to its campus in 2012. The building currently houses the University’s Enrollment Management and External Affairs and Advancement divisions, Small Business Development Center and Lavish Body
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and Home, a privately owned hair salon and store. At the ceremony, University of Scranton President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., named and blessed the building. The ceremony included a presentation by featured speaker and alumni, Yohuru Williams, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University in Connecticut.“The University is proud to dedicate Louis Stanley Brown Hall, which takes a page out of the University’s history books and brings it to new life on campus and in the greater Scranton community,” Father Quinn said. “As an African American college graduate in the early 1900s, he serves as an illustration to Jesuit and Catholic education’s longstanding commitment to justice.” H
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Sacred Sentinel
Saints Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore, PA
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aints Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore is composed of two Italian parishes in the borough: Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Rocco. When it was first formed, St. Rocco’s was a missionary of St. Anthony’s Parish. The two churches worked together for 17 years until St. Rocco’s grew enough to act on its own. In 2010, they joined once again after many churches in the Diocese consolidated or closed its doors due to changes in local population. St. Anthony of Padua Parish was formed in the 1890s after the first 30 families of Italian immigrants settled in Dunmore. Within a few years, their numbers had grown significantly and the construction of a church for this Italian community of faith began on Smith Street in Dunmore.
Throughout the years, the parish has gone through periods of growth and change. In 1940, the Sisters of the Maestre Pie Filippini Order established a convent at St. Anthony’s, and taught religion, Italian, music and other subjects to children in the area. The sisters are still an integral part of this community of faith today. During his 45-year pastorate, Msgr. William A. Crotti, the church’s fifth pastor, oversaw the construction of a new building, which included
St. Anthony of Padua School on the lower level in addition to a new convent for the Filippini Sisters. Over the course of recent years, the Diocesan schools restructured, and St. Anthony’s School closed. In 2016, the church itself remains a beautiful stone structure complete with vaulted ceilings adorned with murals of modern day saints and other religious figures, including Mother Teresa and Oscar Romero. Rev. David Cappelloni, the current pastor of the joint parish, came into the picture in 2007, continued on page 90
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and during his pastorate, he has helped guide the church through the merger with St. Rocco’s. St. Rocco’s parish was organized in 1904 by a group of young Italian men who lived in the Bunker Hill section of Dunmore. St. Rocco’s church was dedicated in 1905, and the parish was a mission of St. Anthony’s for nearly two decades. The congregation flourished with the formation of the Holy Name and Mount Carmel Societies, the Holy Rosary Society, the Blessed Virgin Sodality and other religious groups within the church. There were also various additions and renovations made to the church, the rectory and the hall throughout the years.
are offered in the old St. Anthony of Padua School classrooms in the lower level of St. Anthony’s Church. This congregation is also known for the Italian Festival that is held every summer to celebrate the feast of St. Rocco. The two churches have been around for over 100 years. Today, the joint parish is home to 2,300 members and is a great source of faith in the Dunmore community. H –Emily Fedor
In January 1999, a fire broke out in the church and caused serious damage to the interior of the building. While repairs were being made to bring the church back to its former glory, Masses were held in the church basement. Today, St. Rocco’s church is an intimate, peaceful sanctuary with a breathtaking statue of the Lord at its helm and stained glass windows along its sides. The parishes’ original connection is commemorated in two stained glass windows, which depict both St. Anthony and St. Rocco. The parish offers a number of different activities and groups for the community including adult and children choir groups, in addition to the Holy Name Society and the Altar and Rosary Society. Religious education classes 96
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piest day of your life. But by following another saying— “two is better than one”— Lauren Collini and Brandon Carey extended their 24 hours of bliss into a twoday weekend celebration. Brandon proposed to Lauren on Christmas morning in 2013. After receiving beautiful charms for her Pandora bracelet, Lauren pushed thoughts of a proposal out of her mind. Little did she know Brandon had one more gift up his sleeve. Sporting a messy bun and pajamas, Lauren waited for Brandon, who ran to another room to retrieve one last present. Nervously holding the ring, Brandon asked Lauren to marry him. She hugged him and said “Of course!”
Lauren always dreamed of getting married outside her parents’ home, but her traditional grandparents’ pushed for a church wedding. The couple decided the only way for everyone to win was to plan a wedding weekend. On Friday, June 26, 2015, Lauren and Brandon said “I do” at Our Lady of Victory Church in front of their immediate family. Lauren glowed like a true bride in her first of two wedding dresses, and the warm weather provided a beautiful background for their first photos as husband and wife. 100
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On Saturday, June 27, Lauren and her bridesmaids went to her workplace, Age of Innocence salon, to get ready where she slipped into her second and more formal wedding dress—a gorgeous lace cap-sleeved gown. The bride and groom recreated their ceremony at the Collini house in front of a larger group of friends and family. Lauren’s mother Susan happily helped the couple plan every detail to make the weekend memorable. White flowers, lights, couches and other décor brought their Mid Summer’s Night Dream inspired design to life.
pours, which created a mud pit in the middle of the festivities. Despite the challenges, the newlyweds and their guests danced the night away in the mud and had a truly unforgettable time. Mr. and Mrs. Carey honeymooned in Aruba before returning to their home in Shavertown. Lauren is a cosmetologist at Age of Innocence. Brandon works with CAT while studying nuclear engineering at LCCC.
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George Elias, a supply chain manager for Capelli New York, found friendship in an assistant manager in the company’s footwear department— Brianne Mastandino. The two worked on different floors, but somehow, they always managed to find reasons to run into each other. Their conversations continued into after-work hangouts, and as time passed, Brianne and George’s friendship grew. After four years of dating, the couple gathered at Brianne’s parents’ home on Christmas Eve to exchange presents. Everyone finished opening their gifts, but George realized he “left something in
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the car.” When he returned, he told Brianne that he had a question for her, and that if she answered yes, he would be, “the happiest man alive.” With that and a blessing from Brianne’s family, George got down on one knee. Brianne and George traveled to the breathtaking
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beaches of Cancun, Mexico with a group of close friends and family (many from Scranton) to tie the knot and take a break from the chilly East Coast weather. Two nights before the wedding, they held a welcome dinner to thank guests for traveling so far to join them. Despite some
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last minute changes brought on by a quick rain shower, the ceremony took place on December 19, 2015 in the hotel foyer at Excellence Resorts in front of windows overlooking the ocean. The couple brought a sense of home to their destination wedding by incorporating different family and cultural traditions, including a Lebanese drum procession to lead the bride and the groom into the ceremony. Upon leaving her hotel room, Brianne was also showered in rose petals, rice and coins—an Italian tradition symbolizing health, fertility, happiness, wealth and long life. Following cocktail hour, the new Mr. and Mrs. entered the hotel ballroom to traditional Lebanese music. Members of the bridal party, which included Brianne’s brother and two sisters as well as George’s sister, toasted the couple.
The newlyweds enjoyed the rest of the wedding and time in Cancun surrounded by family and friends before enjoying their first days alone as husband and wife on a beautiful honeymoon to Italy.
Mr. and Mrs. Elias currently reside in Secaucus, NJ, where Brianne works in the fashion design industry and George continues to work as a supply chain manager for Capelli New York. H -Emily Fedor
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Ahappen when a
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guy walks into a bar— including meeting the love of his life. John McGloin and Michelle Williams were introduced through mutual friends at Molly Brannigan’s Irish Pub in Scranton. A few months later, they went on their first date. The two got to know and love each other over the course of five and a half years. In December 2013, John and Michelle returned to her home after dinner with friends to find a package on the doorstep. Michelle opened the parcel to find an unsigned note along with another box. In that box, she found another
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to John’s family church, St. Patrick’s in Scranton. The ceremony, presided over by Father Cyril Edwards, featured the Saints Anthony and Rocco’s Church choir, which Michelle is a part of, as well as beautiful aisle decorations compliments of the owners of McGloin’s Florist—and John’s parents—Paul and Cathy McGloin. A few hours and a trolley ride later, the newlyweds danced with family and friends at the Scranton Cultural Center. Everyone enjoyed the musical selections of the bride’s brother Mark, who is known locally as DJ Kryptonite, and a delicious dinner catered by Stirna’s Restaurant and Catering. The wedding cake from Community Bake Shop was an element of the couple’s special day that also held sentimental
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value—both inside and out. The almond pound cake complete with raspberry filling is the same type of cake John annually orders to celebrate his birthday. On top of the cake was a figurine of Mickey and Minnie Mouse that Michelle’s late father, William purchased for her as a child. Mr. and Mrs. McGloin cut the cake with the same knife Michelle’s parents used at their wedding in 1968 before embarking on a magical honeymoon to Disney World. The McGloins currently reside in Scranton. Michelle is the annual fund director at Lackawanna College, and John is a project manager for The Apollo Group, P hotos: Th is Rad Lo Inc. H -Emily Fedor ve
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John Phillips, MCR Productions John Phillips is the owner of MCR Productions and is also a band promotor of Breaking Benjamin. Happenings recently asked him about the the development and success of his company. Describe the scope of your services: MCR is a production, rental and design company. MCR began as a lighting company and then moved into the aspects of table and room design.
What is so important about starting trends? Knowing when to stop! Trends are exactly what they are, trends. At the end of the day, the design business is exactly what it is, a business. You have to set your ego aside for what you like, and expand with the creativity of what is around you and what other people are noticing. We do lots of research and see what people are tuning into. Often, the biggest thing we can do is to stay out of the box and not follow the trends but BE the trend.
Your motto is, “We Produce Experiences.” How does design contribute to the experience of an event? Design to me is everything. Design is the mood setter, the "eye candy" and the inspiration to the next person if not the next designer. An event design is much like going on vacation; it is a matter of where you want your designer to take you. Between weddings, sweet 16s and proms, gala fundraisers… which is the most challenging? continued on page 112
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The biggest hurdle with events is to actually make sure none of them look the same. Events are meant to have their own personality and their own vibe. Trying to make sure they are not just "typical" to make revenue is key to survival. When did your passion with design start? I think it began being a musician. When you are in the arts, you have a sense of creativity and the need to always invoke a response and do something that people will not forget. Why is event lighting so important? Lighting provides the atmosphere for an event. It is the one thing that transforms a room from ordinary to extraordinary. When you see a sunset over the mountains, it creates a mood. The same thing happens with lighting inside a room. You are setting the mood. Some lighting options we offer are Uplighting, Room Wash, Pattern Projection, Pin Spotting, Luminescent Furniture and Lighted Floors. You started out in a band in college and now you provide entertainment for events. Is music a favorite part about this experience? Describe your involvement in the music industry. I have been a performer for almost 20 years, a concert promoter, an organizer for a music conference, a band booker, and now I am the tour manger of Multi Platinum Recording Artist Breaking Benjamin. I am beyond blessed to have had music in my life as long as I have. Music is one thing that keeps me creative and transcends into the MCR Company. Music is something that makes you react at all times. It hits on every emotion. It makes you think of memories whether they are good, bad, or indifferent. What are favorite options in event furniture? My personal favorite is using lucite dining tables. The look is really unparalleled 112
because it is so out of the box and sleek. List a few events that you have produced: The Emerald Gala and Sapphire Gala for the Westmoreland Club, The American Heart Association in Harrisburg and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Susan G Komen Gala for the Cure, Coaches Vs. Cancer for the American Cancer Society, The Women's Network Conference for the Scranton Chamber, The Commonwealth Medical College events, Mount Airy's NYE events, the Founders Gala for Wilkes University Which event was most rewarding to you? The first event that we did for the Scranton Chamber. Mari Potis was one person who believed in us as a young company and we never forgot that. We made a huge impact with our first chamber event area showcasing a design that no one had seen before. Since then we realized that if we’re going to compete in the area, we needed to do things that were awe-inspiring and not typical. Describe ideals you live by: Trust your team. Surround yourself with professionals who only want the best for you and the business. Be good to your employees because they are the backbone and key to survival. Don't be a boss, be a leader. H
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best friends since they were 5-yearsold, and it was through Abby that Hannah met Chris. Hannah had heard a lot about him over the years, and when they finally met one night while out with a group of friends, Chris didn’t disappoint. After a few years of dating, they didn’t have a doubt in their minds that they would one day take that trip down the aisle. Since Chris is a serious planner, Hannah thought she would see the proposal coming from a mile away. Instead, he surprised her one early morning in her apartment in Hoboken and popped the question.
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On August 29, 2015, Hannah and Chris wed at the Skytop Lodge—a historic resort in the Poconos with a special link to Hannah’s family. Some 90 years earlier, in 1925, Hannah’s great grandfather Frederic Smith was a lawyer living in Newark, NJ, struggling to deal with the passMay 2016
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ing of his wife. His doctor suggested taking on a project that would bring him joy. An opportunity arose in the Poconos that brought the dose of happiness and everyone present.
Frederic needed in his life. An area of land was purchased, construction quickly began and Frederic became one of the four founders of Skytop Lodge. Hannah and Chris visited Skytop throughout their relationship. Between their love for the resort and the connection to Hannah’s great
grandfather, it seemed like the perfect place to start their new life together. Skytop’s formal garden looked like an enchanted wonderland for the ceremony thanks to the resort’s floral shop. And with the help of Hannah’s uncle, who read poems written by her grandfather, the day was full of emotion for Hannah, Chris
The outdoor celebration continued under a large yet intimate tent. The Skytop bar staff showcased their skills along with the personalities of the bride and groom with delicious signature drinks. The newlyweds shared a first dance to the Sonny and Cher hit “I Got You Babe” and enjoyed the rest of the night busting a move with their guests on the dance floor. The new Mr. and Mrs. Laird enjoyed an after wedding brunch with family and friends before heading off on their honeymoon to Italy. The happy couple resides in New Jersey, where Hannah is an interior decorator and Chris is the assistant vice president of Sterling National Bank. H –Emily Fedor
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Les. Chances present themselves
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everyday in different shapes and forms and at the end of the day, the choice is always ours whether or not to take a leap of faith. Mandy Doria and Eddie Ellard both grew up in the Electric City. Eddie even graduated from Scranton High School with Mandy’s older sister. But chance chose not to present itself until years down the line.
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A barista at the Northern Light Espresso Bar, Mandy met Eddie on one of her shifts. While working at Northern Light and later at Mansour’s Market, she made the choice to be the one who took care of Eddie and served him coffee as he read. They shot the breeze between chapters and quickly realized they had similar interests—a point made even more apparent when they met up at the same local art galleries, cafes and bars.
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As time passed, Mandy learned more about Eddie than just his coffee order, and before long, they happily made another choice—to take a chance on each other and what they could be together. On December 31, 2013, Eddie and Mandy wandered around downtown Scranton looking for the perfect spot to watch the New Year’s fireworks display. As they counted down the final seconds of the year, Mandy turned to give Eddie a New Year’s kiss but was stopped in her tracks when she saw the smile on his face and the ring in his hand. Pretzel Park, located on the corner of Electric and North Washington Ave in
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Scranton, hosted the June 28, 2015 nuptials. Kelly Trapper from Constantino’s Catering and Events helped the couple create the whimsical theme with floral arrangements and pastel balloons. The ring bearer and nephew of the bride rode his tricycle down the aisle to showcase the groom’s love for cycling. The bride’s passion for
dance came through in a special performance by a group of ballerinas who introduced Mandy during the ceremony officiated by the couple’s friend, Bob Solfanelli. After the ceremony, Mandy and Eddie danced across the street to the tune of “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift for their reception at Church of the Good Shepherd hall. Guests enjoyed the musical styles of the Jim Roberti Band as
well as a delicious menu of backyard barbeque favorites provided by Constantino’s Catering. Coffee favors from Luke Damiani’s roasting company told the story of how the newlyweds first met and brought everything full circle. Mandy danced the night away with her new husband in a pair of pink Toms—a gift from Eddie—and her ivory and blush Maggie Sottero gown. The two celebrated their honeymoon in Montreal, Quebec. Mr. and Mrs. Ellard currently reside in Scranton. Mandy is the owner of the Counseling Wellness Center and teaches at the Ardito School of Dance and Mission Yoga. Eddie is a manager at the Wizard Car Wash. H –Emily Fedor
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Financial News
Community Bank Supports the Community
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ommunity Bank has been a main sponsor of the Gourmet Gala for over 20 years. The annual event features menu items from over 50 area restaurants for guests to enjoy. Proceeds benefit the Scranton Ronald McDonald House, a comfortable setting for families to stay while loved ones are cared for Pictured l to r: Rich Bradshaw, House Director; Joe Tomko, Senior VP of Commercial Banking and House Board Member; Albert Mueller and Carol Mueller, House Founders; Elaine Shepard at local hospitals. and Bob Kollra, House Board Members; and Bob Matley, Regional President.
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ommunity Bank, N.A. recently presented a check for $135,252.68 to NeighborWorksŽ Northeastern Pennsylvania (NWNEPA) to be used for the neighborhood redevelopment initiatives. "We have a long-standing relationship with NeighborWorks and we are pleased to continue our support of their worthwhile programs. Community Bank, N.A. is proud to make this significant contribution, which will help revitalize neighborhoods and support homeowners in our community, “ said Robert Matley, Regional President of Community Bank, N.A. The funding will primarily be used to support efforts to
redevelop blighted properties and to serve elderly, disabled and modest-income homeowners with targeted home repairs. Over the past year, NWNEPA has helped repair
and improve more than 80 properties, provided foreclosure-prevention services to more than 100 regional homeowners and assisted 54 families with the purchase of their first
From left: Robert Matley, Regional President, Community Bank, N.A.; Sara Levy, Board Member, NWNEPA; Jesse Ergott, President & CEO, NWNEPA; and Michele Bannon, Board Chair, NWNEPA.
Community Bank System, Inc. operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A. With assets of approximately $8.6 billion, the DeWitt, N.Y. headquartered company is among the country's 150 largest financial institutions. In addition to a full range of retail and business banking services, the Company offers comprehensive financial planning, insurance and wealth management services. The Company's Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc. subsidiary is a leading provider of employee benefits administration and trust services, actuarial and consulting services to customers on a national scale. Community Bank System, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Company's stock trades under the symbol CBU. For more information about Community Bank visit www.communitybankna.com or http://ir.communitybanksystem.com
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PS Bank Comes to Clarks Summit
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S Bank is a community bank with eight branch locations, the newest one just recently opening in Clarks Summit. PS Bank has $310 million in assets; branches are in Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming, and Lackawanna Counties. PS Bank opened in 1914 and celebrated its centennial in 2014. Ninety full and parttime employees work at the bank that is headquartered in Wyalusing. 2015 marked the bank’s fourth consecutive year of record earnings. In 2015, PS Bank was recognized as a top 200 Community Bank and ranked #45 by American Banker; it was also recognized with a 5-stars rating by Bauer Financial, Inc.
The move to Lackawanna County was made for the larger population and growth opportunities. Since 2008, the bank’s footprint has been in the center of the natural gas industry bringing many opportunities to the bank, its customers and the communities. While many companies were looking to get into the natural gas business, PS Bank was looking to diversify. The expansion into Lackawanna County was a strategic decision to provide diversification, and ultimately, to help build a stronger bank with a more varied customer base. The Lackawanna County team includes Janice Bevacqua, Branch Manager of the Clarks Summit office, and Paul Walsh, Commercial Loan Officer. Both bring many years of banking experience, extensive knowledge of the market, and a commitment to May 2016
Seated L-R: Lori Rudalavage, Vice President, PS Mortgage, Senior Mortgage Lending Officer; Anthony Gabello, President and Chief Executive Officer; Standing L-R: Janice Bevacqua, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager and Paul Walsh, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer.
customers and the community. In addition, the Clarks Summit branch team has four frontline tellers and customer service representatives. In addition to the new Clarks Summit branch, they opened PS Mortgage based in Clarks Green. The former team of LA Mortgage, well known in Lackawanna County, joined PS Mortgage as a division of PS Bank. This full service mortgage center will allow them to meet the need for diverse mortgage products throughout the bank’s four county market area and beyond. The Lackawanna County team also includes former President and Owner of LA Mortgage, Lori Rudalavage. PS Mortgage hopes to continue “a long tradition of making the dreams of homeownership a reality,” she said. PS Bank President and Chief Executive Officer is Anthony Gabello. Having grown up in Scranton and HappeningsMagazinePA.com
residing in Clarks Summit for the past 20 years, Gabello is a life-long resident of Lackawanna County. Throughout his career, he has maintained close ties to the Lackawanna County community. Under the leadership of Gabello, the bank remained committed to being a ‘true’ community bank, striving to be progressive in the development of products and services, ensuring excellence in service to customers, and providing increasing value to shareholders. PS Bank offers a wide range of deposit and loan products for consumer and business clients, a financial services division to meet insurance and investment needs, business services which include Remote Deposit Capture, ACH Origination, Positive Pay, and Merchant Services as well as the convenience of mobile banking and mobile deposit. H
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Financial News Fidelity Bank Supports the Community
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idelity Bank supports the communities it serves through a number of programs and initiatives. Recent recipients include: The Scranton Cultural Center Create and Performing Arts Academy, the box office at the Scranton Cultural Center, the Luzerne County Community College Foundation, the United Way of Wyoming Valley, the Nativity Miguel School of Scranton and Leadership Lackawanna.
Fidelity made a $21,000.00 donation to the Scranton Cultural Center Creative and Performing Arts Academy through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Standing L-R: Joann Marsili, Fidelity Bank; Deborah Moran Peterson and Emily Gress, Scranton Cultural Center; and Daniel J. Santaniello, Fidelity Bank.
Fidelity Bank also presented the Scranton Cultural Center with a check for $7500 in renewed sponsorship of the box office. The sponsorship supports the programming and events of the center throughout the year. From left to right: Joann Marsili, Fidelity Bank, Jason Helman and Deborah Moran Peterson, Scranton Cultural Center; and Daniel J. Santaniello, Fidelity Bank.
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Fidelity Bank presents Luzerne County Community College Foundation with a check for $15,000. (LR) Rosana Reyes and Peter Lello, LCCC; Michael J. Pacyna, Jr., Sal R. DeFrancesco, Jr. and Donna Gizenski, Fidelity Bank; and Sandra Nicholas, LCCC.
Fidelity Bank presents United Way of Wyoming Valley with a check for $15,000. (L-R) Sal R. DeFrancesco, Jr., and Michael J. Pacyna, Jr., Fidelity Bank; and Nina C. Dei Tos, United Way of Wyoming Valley.
Fidelity Bank presents a check for $20,000 to Nativity Miguel School. (Back L-R) Daniel J. Santaniello, Fidelity Bank; Robert H. Angeloni, NativityMiguel School; Salvatore R. DeFrancesco, Jr., Fidelity Bank. (Front L-R) Dr. Lois Draina, Luciana Musto, and Sister Josephine Ciotti, NativityMiguel School; and Joann Marsili, Fidelity Bank.
Fidelity Bank presents a check for $5,000 to Leadership Lackawanna. (L-R) Daniel J. Santaniello, Joann Marsili and Salvatore R. DeFrancesco, Jr., Fidelity Bank; and Nicole Morristell, Leadership Lackawanna.
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Catherine Mihalick, JD, CTFA Vice President and Relationship Strategist, PNC Bank Education: Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, Dickinson College, Widener University School of Law, Cannon Financial Trust School
ing the wealth of their families. Three Biggest Accolades or Designations: earning the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor ("CTFA") Designation and passing the PA Bar examination
Family: Husband, Gerry; Daughter, Margaret. Goals for Current Position: To deepen relationships with my clients by providing them with actionable, meaningful insight and guidance on their investments. It feels good to really understand and make a difference in the wealth planning needs of a family or individual. Industry Outlook: In the Wealth Management area, clients use online and digital communications to access their account information and interact with their advisors on a regular basis. Clients are more sophisticated and engaged about asset allocation and, ultimately all aspects of their investments. In recent years, the securities markets have also operated in a much more volatile environment. Equity markets, which have had a strong upward bias, may enter a more subdued period.
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Challenges Facing Industry: Millennials are probably the most highly engaged group of investors, but have a high reliance on cash and a cautious view about investing. Their view may arise from witnessing the impact of the financial crisis on their parents. Of course, in the current rate environment, meeting the income and growth needs of retirees remains a targeted focus. Motivation: My peers at PNC for their constant commitment to excellence in servicing the needs of their clients. Future for Women in Finance: It is important to attract, retain and elevate the many talented women in finance and leadership roles, especially as many more female clients are increasingly responsible for manag-
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Advice: Stay informed, stay relevant and most importantly, stay true to your values. What are you most proud about: my daughter, Margaret; Service to Wilkes-Barre YMCA as Board President; Member of the Wyoming Seminary Sports Hall of Fame. Favorite Meal: Braised short ribs over pappardelle and a delicious Brunello preferably at my friend Dawn Gaudino's house! Favorite Quote: Love yourself and God, Work Hard and Give Back. People May Not Know: I really enjoy listening to Christmas Chill music on Satellite radio and I LOVE fast cars.
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Lisa Sciandra Vice President, Business Banking, NBT Bank Education: University of Scranton, B.S. Accounting
Favorite Northeast PA Meal: Pizza! Living in the pizza capital of the world there’s so much variety and great places and types to try. You never get bored!
Family: Husband: John, Children: Jennifer and Malcolm Goals For Current Position: Each and every day I have one goal – it’s to do whatever I can to support my customers and help them grow their business. Biggest Career Challenge Overcome: Entering commercial lending, which was (and still is) a male-dominated field. In the end, I didn’t let gender deter me from my interests and goals and I really have enjoyed my career path. What Surprised Me: That customers didn’t care that I was a female! As long as you work hard and deliver – that’s all that matters. Motivation: My customers – I just love them! I’ve been fortunate to establish so many valuable relationships over the years and there is no greater feeling than seeing my customers succeed and knowing that I played a part in their achievement. Why Women Excel in Finance: Our motherly instinct; we genuinely care about what happens to our customers’ businesses and we want to help them any which way we can. Future for Women in Finance: I see endless opportunities for women. For some
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Favorite Vacation Spot: Maui. Every which way you look is picturesque.
reason, people hesitate to go into banking and we therefore struggle to find good people. With the baby boomers retiring in the next 10 years, I think you are going to see a lot of changes to the types of jobs available and tremendous opportunity alongside it.
Favorite Book: Happenings Magazine! It may not be a book, but I never miss an edition. There’s always something or someplace I didn’t know about within its pages. When the kids were little, I would find so many activities to do from the articles. I just love it.
Most proud of: My children. I can’t believe they’re all grown up. Biggest Accolades / Designations: Participating in Leadership Wilkes-Barre and becoming a Bank Officer Outside the Industry, a Dream Job: I could be very happy gardening. People Don't Know: My husband raised our children while I pursued my career. I was scared at first, but he did a fabulous job. He definitely has more patience than I do!
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Favorite Quote: “When in doubt, don’t.” I encourage everyone to trust their instincts and take the path that makes the most sense based upon their gut, no matter how difficult the decision may be. Your intuition can be a very reliable resource.
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Bob Stanley Financial Consultant, Community Bank n.a. Investment Services, Community Bank Wealth Management Group (Registered Representative of INVEST Financial Corporation, member of FINRA/SIPC)
year…in a tent. You will bond more with friends and family around a campfire than anywhere else in the world. Although my wife refuses to go.
Education: B.A., King’s College, Political Science & Economics Family: Wife: Wilhelmina Catherine Hailstone- Stanley (Mina); Children: Sylvia, Flinn, and Andrea (all grown and independent)
Favorite meal/restaurant: Pasta Fra Diavolo at Greco’s in Exeter.
Previous Position: Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Goals: Professionally-to provide the best advice possible for my clients. Personally-to be the best husband, father, and grandfather I can be and to try to make a difference in my community. Challenges facing industry: The average Financial Advisor in America is middle age and you do not see enough younger people coming into the profession to offset that attrition. First Job: The first job I ever had was a long time ago; I was a dishwasher at Percy Brown’s restaurant in Wilkes Barre. Advice: Educate yourself, work hard, don’t be afraid to stay late and always be ethical
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Three biggest accolades: My wife and I were given an award from our Alma Mater for doing volunteer work in Haiti and South America. The Red Cross was kind enough to give me an award for raising funds for the victims of the 2011 flooding in the Valley. Well, instead of listing events or awards I can keep it simple. Three biggest accolades: Father, Grandfather, Friend. Outside the industry, a dream job: Lion Tamer. Just kidding, this is my dream job! Hobbies: I like to read and work. People don’t know: I go camping for one week every
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Favorite Book: “Anarchy, State and Utopia” by Robert Nozick and “A Theory of Justice“ by John Rawls. These books defined the modern political spectrum. Every few years I read them again. It’s the political scientist in me. Best Quote: Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle of which you know nothing. Best City apart from where you live: Virginia City, Nevada. You will step back in time, it is as it was. On a Saturday afternoon: Errands! The infamous ‘honey do’ list! Thoughts on Smartphones: I love them. Human beings are hardwired to communicate and explore and smartphones are the perfect fit for our DNA! It’s not an accident that they were invented and that we love them so much!
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Vonnie Lewis Lakewood Community Office Manager, Wayne Bank Education: Hancock Central School and Broome Community College with an AAS in Accounting
will be respected more and more by our peers. Advice: Hard work always pays off.
Family: Husband: Leo (Sam); Children: Allison (10) and Justin (7) First Industry Job: Part-time teller at Wayne Bank Previous Position: Hotel/Restaurant Manager and Wedding Planner at the Chestnut Inn in Deposit, NY. Goals For Current Position: To continue to serve all of my customers in the best way possible. I would like to continue the growth of our Lakewood Office.
Industry Outlook: The banking world has a strong future with many technical advances happening in the coming years. Challenges Facing Industry: Technical advances limit the ability to have one-onone contact with our customers. What Surprised Me: That you can actually enjoy your job! I love coming to work every day and being able to help our customers.
Looking Forward To: Continuing a career that I love and watching my two children grow. Biggest Career Challenge Overcome: Saying “no.” I have a hard time not being able to help every customer but have found over the years sometimes you are actually helping them by saying “no.”
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Motivation: I strive to do my best each day and set a good example for my children. Why Women Excel in Finance: I believe that we excel because we are born with the nurturing instinct and want to help people. Future for Women in Finance: As women continue to move up in the financial world we
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Most proud about: My children and the people they are becoming; they make me proud each day. I am also proud that I graduated from college and moved up from a teller to manager of my office. Outside the Industry, a Dream Job: A tour guide; I love to travel. Unusual Hobbies: I like to go camping and love to read. People Don't Know: I could drive a tractor when I was 5 years old; I grew up on a farm. Favorite Northeast PA Meal: Grilled chicken and macaroni salad. Favorite Vacation Spot: Any beach anywhere. Favorite Book: Any written by Fern Michaels. Favorite Quote: "Treat people the way you would like to be treated." On Your Nightstand: A water bottle, a phone and a book, always a book. When you retire: I would love to move south to warmer weather.
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New Chip-Enabled Cards Protect Consumers And Business Owners
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lectronic payments in the U.S. have become even more secure with the recent adoption of EMV chipenabled technology. This is a significant advancement in the fight against counterfeit card fraud. In recent months, a growing number of consumers have received new chip-enabled cards in the mail, and it’s important to understand the benefits of this technology and how to use it. EMV technology authenticates in-person card transactions, helping to mitigate fraud. These cards use computer chips to store card information and work with
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payment terminals to generate a one-time-use encrypted code every time a consumer makes a purchase. As a result, counterfeiters can’t get the necessary information to create a duplicate card. In order to use a chipenabled card, consumers have to insert—or “dip”— their card into a slot at the bottom of the payment terminal. After the card is inserted, instructions will appear on the screen informing the consumer how to complete the transaction. Once it’s complete, the terminal will direct the customer when to remove the card. Upgraded
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payment terminals will continue to accept magnetic stripe cards for consumers who have not yet received new cards. By the end of the year, 1.1 billion chip-enabled cards will find their way into consumers’ wallets, helping business owners and consumers better protect themselves from individual counterfeit card fraud, as well as largescale payment data breaches like those at Target and Michaels. Visit www.masteryourcardusa.org H
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Describe the work/tasks of a paralegal. Each law firm has different guidelines for work that can be assigned to a paralegal. Generally, paralegals organize and track client files, communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing
ATTORNEY PROFILE Sandy Winters, Paralegal
received her BS with a concentration in Criminal Justice and Sociology from The University of Scranton. How have you seen the legal profession change during your career? My career found me. I wanted to work in a field where I could help others. I interviewed for a position with our law firm and everything just fell into place. How has the legal prosion changed? Advances in technology have drastically improved the legal landscape. Most attorneys and their staff utilize email and fax rather than waiting on regular mail. Several PA county courts have even implemented electronic filing systems. Many law firms are beginning to go paperlesswhich I think is great! Our firm currently uses both paper and paperless technologies; I look forward to a further progression of technology and the transition to a fully paperless legal system. 136
counsel, experts and court personnel, draft, format and edit legal documents and manage attorney schedules and deadlines. Since our firm specializes in the field of personal injury, it is important for me to continually track and communicate with our clients’ about their ongoing medical treatment, carefully review and summarize their medical records and regularly provide our attorneys with status updates. What is the biggest challenge you face as a paralegal? Multi-tasking. I take pride in my ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously, but there are days when my mind feels like a browser with 1,000 HappeningsMagazinePA.com
tabs open! On those days, I’ve found that it helps to step back, take a deep breath and enjoy a moment of calmness and have faith in myself and my ability. What has been the high point of your career? We have so many clients who have unexpectedly had their world turned upside down by a serious injury or tragic loss of a loved one. Because of my position, I am able to alleviate many of our clients’ worries and fears by keeping them informed, answering their questions and offering insight into the procedural aspects of the legal process. Supporting and assisting our clients is a personally fulfilling responsibility that I hold very dear. I fully realize that the unexpected accidents our clients have experienced can just as easily happen to me or a family member. The way our firm patiently and respectfully relates to our clients makes me proud to be part of the team.
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How much interaction do you have with clients? It varies each day. I typically contact clients on the condition of their injuries, determine what medical treatment they are receiving and to get a sense of how their injuries have affected their day-today activities and ability to work. At the direction of an attorney, I can also contact clients to inform them Sandy Winters with husband, Craig Winters, and sons of the status of their case Devon Winters (9) and Liam Winters (6). or to answer their quesdriven woman who worked tions. hard to give her children a life Who’s your role model? My enriched by education and grandmother. She recently filled with opportunities. I passed away and was someadmire her dedication, one I greatly looked up to and strength and perseverance miss deeply. She raised three when confronted with a tragic, kids on her own after a tragic life-changing loss. accident took the life of her Advice for someone who young husband. She was a
aspires to become a paralegal: This is a very rewarding and fulfilling career but organization is key. It is all too easy to become needlessly overwhelmed by the number of necessary, daily tasks. The best way to minimize your stress and keep your workload manageable is to stay organized. What do you like most about working with lawyers? Lawyers get a bad rap. From my experience, I have nothing but respect for the attorneys in our firm. They are incredibly dedicated, professional and compassionate not only in their interactions with clients, but also in the way they treat their employees. I consider Vince Cimini and Sal Cognetti to be our team leaders, not bosses. H
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GOLF GUIDE COUNTRY CLUB AT WOODLOCH SPRINGS
Woodloch’s spectacular 18-hole championship golf course winds its challenging way over 6,579 yards of fern-carpeted forests, lush wetlands and broad upland meadows. Four sets of tees on every hole so all levels can be accommodated. 4.5 STARS- Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play. Outside tee-times can be made up to four days in advance. 570-685-8102. FERNWOOD GOLF COURSE
An award-winning resort course offering challenging holes tucked into the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains. Golf shop, club rentals and practice hole. Wintergreens Patio Grill offers a bar with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Golf outings with group leader specials. 888-FERNWOOD, press 3. www.FernwoodGolfCourse.com HIDEAWAY HILLS GOLF CLUB
18 hole, par 72, 6,933 yard course with lakes, spectacular elevation changes, 60 sand traps and signature Island Green. Take advantage of the 2tiered turf driving range, putting and chipping greens. Stay and enjoy lunch in the The Grill Room. Rte. 209, Kresgeville. 610-681-6000. www.hideawaygolf.com
INN AT POCONO MANOR
A five square-mile mountaintop resort listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. 100-years old , 18-hole East course features holes designed by classic-era giants Donald Ross and William Flynn. Tournaments and pro-am events here hosted Art Wall Jr., Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, and more. Route 314,Pocono Manor 570-839-1389
JACK FROST NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Since its inception in 2007 Jack Frost National has been recognized by many publications as one of the Northeast’s Finest Championship Courses. It is rated #14 by Golf Magazine for public courses in PA and most recently recognized by Golf Advisors as the #17 “TOP 50 COURSES in the US” you can play. 1 Clubhouse Dr., Blakeslee, PA. 570-443-2414 x2 / www.jackfrostnational.com
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GOLF GUIDE MOUNTAIN LAUREL GOLF CLUB–
The premier golf destination in the Poconos. Fully stocked golf shop, 18 beautiful holes featuring bent grass greens, wonderful elevation changes and a user-friendly design. The restaurant facilities are second to none. The Club is available for general play, outings, banquets and dining. Call for tee times. 570-443-7424. White Haven www.mountainlaurelgolfclub.com RED MAPLES GOLF COURSE
Experience a 2,123 yard, par 33, course. Ideal for all ages and abilities. Known for its specialty tournaments including Night Glow Golf Ball and special Gold Tournaments, which include an old-fashioned BBQ. No tee times necessary. Rte. 296, 2322 Easton Tpk, Waymart. (570) 937-4543.
SCOTT GREENS GOLF CLUB
Nicely maintained and challenging nine-hole golf & teaching facility in Scott Township. Home of "A Swing for Life" Golf Academy featuring Teaching Professional Scotty McAlarney a "Top 100" W.G.T.F. Instructor. We make golf "fun for the whole family"! Minutes from Clarks Summit, Rt. 81, Scranton and the valley area. Great membership level rates. 570-254-6979. www.Scottgreensgolfclub.com
SHADOWBROOK INN & RESORT
18-hole, 6,000-yard golf course located in the heart of the Endless Mountains. Part of beautiful Shadowbrook Inn and Resort. The perfect place for all your events. Fundraising, wedding, banquet, meetings, etc. Check us out on Facebook today! Bogey’s Bar & Grill open year-round. 201 Resort Lane, Tunkhannock. 570-836-5417 www.shadowbrookresort.com SLEEPY HOLLOW GOLF COURSE
Picturesque public "19" hole course with rolling hills & lush greens. 5,189-yard course features a challenging back 10 holes. New additions annually. Non-golfers & people of all ages may enjoy afternoon tea & food bar in dining area. Golf card accepted. Follow us on Facebook. Sandy Banks Rd. Greenfield Twp. 570-254-4653.
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GOLF GUIDE SNYDERSVILLE GOLF RANGE
Our facility is here to help you improve your game. Four sizes of baskets available, club rentals, putting green, club regripping and a beautiful fairway setting. We are a full practice facility meant for every level of golfer. Separate, private teaching area. 125 Meadowbrook Lane, East Stroudsburg. (570) 992-3336. www.snydersvillegolfrange.com
SPLIT ROCK GOLF CLUB
Open to public. Beautiful 27 hole tree-lined course in Lake Harmony, PA. Golf Shop, practice facilities, restaurant/bar, Lockers. 18 holes: $40$55 midweek and $55-$67 weekend including cart. Yearly memberships & weekly specials. Great Tournament and Outing Course. Also this yearFootgolf! Tee times/directions 570-722-9901. www.golfsplitrock.com
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160 Acres of championship golf, 24 hotel rooms, pool and fine dining. Our Tiki bar and fire pits overlook the Appalachian Mountains. Stay and Play, host your company outing or enjoy a relaxing round. Water Gap Country Club is the perfect getaway. www.watergapcountryclub.com 570-476-(GOLF).
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Must See Museums & Historic Sites
May is National Heritage Tourism month. It’s the perfect time to plan a road trip and check out the wealth of nearby destinations that are as entertaining as they are historically significant. Some of the folks who oversee the sites gave us the inside scoop on their favorite features and little known facts.
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The Museum at Bethel Woods Bethel, NY Emily Casey Institutional Marketing Coordinator • www.bethelwoodscenter.org Annual Visitors: Approximately 40,000 to The Museum alone, plus many more who visit the monument and original field where the 1969 Woodstock festival took place. Not to Be Missed: The 6,728 square foot Main Exhibit Gallery, features 20 films, five interactive productions and over 170 artifacts on display, plus more than 300 photographic murals. Guest favorites include the Road To Woodstock film, which
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depicts the cross-country journeys of Woodstock attendees and is rear projected on the windshield of a reproduction psychedelic bus. and The Festival Experience, puts the viewer in the crowd at the Woodstock festival. Nine video projectors on four massive 62'x50' screens create a 270 degree surround sound experience immersing the viewer in the people, sounds and sights of the three day festival. Relevance Today: The ‘60s were a time of significant cultural, political and social change—a cultural revolution of sorts….civil rights, the Vietnam war, equality, social justice, the British
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Invasion, protest songs and a time of amazing creativity and personal expression. The Museum and historic site celebrate the music or the era, and explore issues that remain at the forefront of society today. Baby Boomers remember what it was like, and Millennials feel a deep connection to a past that is strikingly similar to the present. They learn how today's cultural and social issues are rooted in the movements of the 1960s, and learn from the lessons of the era. Fun Fact: Organizers were forced to find a new location for the festival at the last minute. Therefore, the event took place 75 miles away Woodstock, NY in Bethel,
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Thomas T. Taber Museum Williamsport, PA Gary W. Parks, Executive Director www.tabermuseum.org Annual Visitors: 13,000
Not to Be Missed: LaRue Shempp Toy Train Collection (over 300 trains, many oneof-a-kind, in two layouts) Relevance Today: We are upgrading our exhibits with more interactive activities. A visitor can dress up as a 19th century Victorian or a 20th century greaser in our two dress up areas. We will soon have an old-fashioned nickelodeon in which you can view images of the county taken by D. Vincent Smith, early 20th century.
Sullivan County, NY. Personal Favorite: My favorite exhibit is always the current special exhibit. This year, The Museum offers a dramatic narrative of American culture in “Rights, Race & Revolutions: A Portrait of 1960s America by Grey Villet.�
Fun Fact: We are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, a designation of approximately 750 museums nationwide. We are the county historical society for the largest county in Pennsylvania, covering 1,200 square miles. Personal Favorite: Our Lecture Series which combines our Thursday morning coffee hours with our Sunday afternoon Society Programs. This year features the musical heritage of central PA. We will have concerts by the Repasz Band and the Gesang Verein Harmonia Club, a musical journey studying the logging and lumbering heritage of the area as performed by Van Wagner, etc. continued on page 144
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The James A. Michener Art Museum Doylestown, PA
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Christine Hensel Triantos, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications www.micenerartmuseum.org Annual Visitors: 135,000
Not to Be Missed: Philadelphia in Style: A Century of Fashion from the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection, Drexel University. On exhibit through June 26. A stunning display of dresses, wedding gowns, shoes, hats and accessories spanning a century of high fashion. Relevance Today: We collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit American art and promote the work of nationally and interna-
tionally known Delaware Valley artists of all eras and creative disciplines. Additionally, the museum offers diverse educational programs that develop a lifelong involvement in the arts. Fun Fact: The massive stone walls and warden's house that make up the core of the Michener Art Museum today began as the Bucks County prison in 1884. Personal Favorite: Creatively designed interactive spaces that accompany each exhibition, encouraging handson engagement by visitors of all ages. Plus, the aboutto-be-launched Audio Tour developed by students in grades 5-12 illuminating objects in the Michener’s
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Honesdale’ connection to the anthracite coal trade in the 1800s.
Carol Dunn, Executive Director www.waynehistorypa.org Annual Visitors: Over 2,000 Not To Be Missed: Full-scale Stourbridge Lion replica (built in 1929) in the exhibit “Movin’ Energy,” which tells the story of
Relevance Today: Our Museum interprets an important part of the Industrial history of the United States– the commercialization and transportation of “energy” in the form of anthracite coal, which fueled the industrial revolution in the U.S. The Delaware & Hudson Canal was in operation from 1828 to 1898 and served as the main transportacontinued on page 146
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tion corridor for the delivery of high-grade coal from Northeastern Pennsylvania to the Hudson River and the New York metropolitan area. From there the coal went far afield. Fun Fact: The Stourbridge Lion replica was built in 1929 to commemorate the actual 1829 running of the original Stourbridge Lion, which was the first steam locomotive to run in the Western Hemisphere. The terminus of the 108-mile D&H Canal from Honesdale, PA to Kingston, NY was directly behind the Museum.
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier Binghamton, NY Martha Steed, Marketing Director www.thediscoverycenter.org Annual Visitors: 56,000 Not to Be Missed: The Story Garden offers all visitors the chance to experience quality children’s books in a unique outdoor setting through various whimsical images and activities. The Story Garden promotes a love of reading by having available a multitude of laminated story books. The Garden develops a child’s imagination by providing fanciful backdrops and it also encourages an 146
Personal Favorite: “Children’s History Lab.” It is filled with interactive exhibits, all “hands on” for children of all ages, from prereaders to grandparents. Signs say, “Please Touch”. It includes inter-generational activities and storytelling opportunities so Grandmas and Grandpas can relate experiences from their younger years to newer family members. Included are several exhibits: Life of the Eastern Woodland Indians; Hitch a Ride with Gravity; Homestead Farm; and What’s in Grandma’s Attic?
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appreciation for nature with its wide assortment of perennials, shrubs and plants. Visitors are invited to explore the 13 outdoor settings and 5 house–like structures, do literacy and math related games; engage in a variety of climbing, sport, and walking activities; and help foster the growth of the flowers and vegetables. Relevance Today: A survey of educators
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about experiential learning – like those offered at The Discovery Center showed that 82 percent found experiential learning effective in motivating students to learn more; 90 percent found experiential learning raised academic achievement; 85 percent found it helped kids grow interested in careers and higher education. Fun Fact: Discovery Center has been providing safe, affordable family fun for four decades.
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Personal Favorite: What’s The Buzz? An investigation of the honeybee. “Bee” amazed at the story this simple insect has to tell! Colorful, child friendly displays take understanding of the natural world to new heights with an exploration of the historical role the honeybee played in literature, science and history. Children can put on a costume and fly into a 16-foot hive to learn about the social roles of honeybees while sorting the bees in the honeycomb and testing their honeybee communication skills while dancing the waggle dance! They can then swarm over to Africa to learn about beekeeping in Ancient Egypt during the time of the Pharaohs before walking the Bee-line of bee facts.
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1918. After the War an officer’s club was formed on the grounds. Monuments dedicated to the division from the 1920s to the present day are still cared for at this 67-acre park. Relevance Today: In a time when less than 1 percent of the population are active military or veterans, but yet there is enormous interest in the military, the public should know their history, OUR history. Fun Fact: In 1916, a privately raised militia group trained on the grounds eventually becoming Company A of the 107th Machine Gun Battalion of the 28th Infantry Division. They fought in France through
Personal Favorite: M1917 Renault Six-ton Tractor (tank) on exhibit escaped modification in 1919 and as a result is the only know example in the world.
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Memorial Day Fast Facts In 1971, Congress officially set Memorial day as the last Monday in May and declared it a federal holiday. The federal government declared Waterloo, NY as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. The first celebration took place there on May 5, 1866. Memorial Day originally honored those who died in the Civil War and was known as Decoration day. Approximately 620,00 Americans died in the Civil War– the most of any U.S. conflict.
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Pittston Continues Its Renaissance with Third Largest Mural in PA
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nyone traveling through downtown Pittston in early May will likely be surprised to see the city’s benches and signage “wrapped in yarn.” Disregard your first thought that it’s the work of mischievous children. Rose Randazzo, Pittston main street manager says local fiber artists plan to “Yarn Bomb” four-square city blocks in preparation for the first 2016 Pittston Second Friday Art Walk on May 13. “The yarn bomb will start a few weeks before the art walk and adds to the actual physical public art that’s on
the streets,” Randazzo says. What’s in store for the third annual art walk? “The caliber of juried fine art will remain high,” Randazzo explained. The committee is also eager to show off its most recent art endeavor on the side of the recently renovated and fully restored New Rose Building at 48 South Main Street. Randazzo commissioned State College mural artists, Michael Pilato and Yuriy Karabash to create the 150 by 70 foot acrylic-based “Inspiration” mural as a way to honor 40 hometown heroes who were nominated by the community during a six-month time-frame. A
committee led by Randazzo raised funds for the mural. “Our committee raised more than $100,000, privately,” Randazzo noted. “The bulk of it came from people who live in the community.” Pilato’s affinity for painting murals dates back to his childhood. He said of the mural, “We were commissioned to do 40 people on the mural (in Pittston) and now there are over 80 people featured. Yuriy and I usually do murals that really show the whole community and we couldn’t do that with just 40 people, so for the extra people, Yuriy and I decided to donate our time. I fell in love continued on page 154
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Luzerne County You’ll Find it all Right Here!!
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April 30- West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival on the Banks of the Susquehanna River, May 1 West Pittston, 888-905-2872 May 1 Spencer Martin Memorial Bike Ride for Habitat at Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus, Lehman. 30 mile ride winds through the scenic Back Mountain. Beginning at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus at 8 a.m., bikers will help us continue our mission to eliminate poverty housing. 570-820-8002 or www.bikeforhabitat.org
May 11-14 2016 Spring Greek Food Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church,
Wilkes-Barre, at 11a.m.-8 p.m., http://greekfoodfestival.webs.com or 570-823-4805
May 13 Alice Cooper in Concert at the FM Kirby Center Wilkes-Barre, at 8:00 p.m., www.kirbycenter.org or 570-826-1100
May 19-22 Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square in Downtown Wilkes-Barre, Celebrate diversity in the performing and visual arts. The oldest festival of its kind in PA. Enjoy music, dance, drama, sketches and displays. Thur. – Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun 11a.m. - 6 p.m. 1-888-905-2872 or www.fineartsfiesta.org
May 20 Third Friday Wilkes-Barre Art Walk all around downtown Wilkes-Barre, www.thirdfridaywb.com
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with Pittston and its people.” Among the folks featured in the mural are football legends Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Paterno, and Pittston Tomato Festival chairperson, Lori Nocito, who also recently agreed to head the art walk public relations’ committee. Pilato’s daughter, Skye, who passed away less than two years ago, is also featured throughout the mural. “This is part of the dream that’s coming through from the Pittston mural with my daughter, Skye,” Pilato says. “Yuriy Karabash and I are proud to be a part of the movement that’s going on in Pittston. Just to be alongside all the great artists and this renaissance in Pittston is an honor. They (Pittston) have come together and should be looked at by the rest of the world.” Pilato and his team are work154
ing hard and hoping to add a virtual application to six of the people in the Pittston Inspiration Mural. Their dream come true is to have the animation completed this year. When finished, the entire mural will come alive with animation so passersby can learn about the people within the murals. Pilato explained, “You’ll be able to scan a code embedded in the image with your phone or other mobile device and bring up the actual painting of Jimmy (Cefalo) that appears on the mural. An animated version (of the image) will talk to you about his story. Eventually, everyone on the mural will be interactive.” In the meantime, Randazzo says a photo of the mural with all the faces whited-out, with numbers associated with them, will be available at the art walk at Art on Main, 71 South Main Street. HappeningsMagazinePA.com
Featured at the art walk on May 13, June 10, July 8, and Sept. 9, 5 to 9 p.m., will be more than 20 artists representing a variety of mediums, six or more musical acts and children’s activities throughout town. Food prepared by Pittston restaurants will be available for purchase. In case of rain, the art walk will be held the next day. Nocito commented, “Everything we do is familyoriented. I’ve never missed an art walk and I’m happy to help with the efforts of the revitalization plan. We all have the same passion for Pittston City.” H –Joan Mead-Matsui
Events for Children: Face painting Balloon Art Children’s Craft at the YMCA Painting on canvas with Jan Lokuta in the Pittston Tomato Festival lot May 2016
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Arts in Bloom! Fine Arts Fiesta
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n 1956, Alfred Groh and Annette Evans organized a cultural event in Wilkes-Barre to bring the work of local artists and musicians to the public. Now, 61 years later, the community event has grown into an annual arts and entertainment festival. This year’s theme, “Spring Into Fiesta,” welcomes the warm weather with a party atmosphere. Scheduled for May 1922, on Public Square in WilkesBarre, this year’s Fine Art Fiesta is expected to draw even larger crowds than years past. Drawing over 60,000 people during the four day, outdoor event, the Fiesta welcomes visitors of all ages. The Fiesta offers a variety of familyfriendly activities, including art, dance, theatre, strolling performers, art exhibitions and a variety of ethnic food vendors. Children’s entertainment will include face painting, crafts, puppet shows and musical acts. Artists from across the country will be featured, including musical performances
from jazz, to country and pop. Admission is free. Alongside the vendors and artwork for sale, the four-day event will include juried entries for fine arts and crafts featured in the Artists’ Market. The Artists’ Market is open to adult and student artists within a 100-mile radius of WilkesBarre and features paintings, sculptures, watercolors, graphics, crafts and photography. Each year, the board of directors invites local school students to compete in a contest to create a design to represent the event’s theme. This winning design is used on both
the Fiesta’s poster as well as t-shirts promoting the event. This year, 216 students entered the contest, which was won by Amanda Stopper from Crestwood High School. “The best part about the Fiesta is seeing so many people gather on the square in downtown Wilkes-Barre, just strolling, relaxing and enjoying the quality entertainment, fabulous food and wonderful artwork, “ shared Debbie Grossman, president of the Fine Arts Fiesta Board of Directors. “It is the vision of its founders and what the event was meant to be,” she added. www.fineartsfiesta.org. H –Ashley Price
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Brave a Shave for Kids with Cancer St. Baldrick’s: A Journey for Cancer Research
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he 3rd annual St. Baldrick’s Bald4Jake takes place Saturday, May 21 to help raise money to fund childhood cancer research. The event’s main attraction is a head shaving, but other opportunities will be offered to raise money, including a basket raffle and games. The event is held by the St. Baldrick's Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization, excluding the U.S. government. Jake Daniels, a young man who exhibited exceptional leadership with the event, is honored and remembered on the occasion. Jake recently passed away due to an automobile accident (not to childhood cancer) but is recognized for his contributions.
Ruth Daniels, Jake’s mother, shares some important facts about childhood cancer: • Worldwide, a child is diagnosed every three minutes. One in five will not survive. • More children are lost to cancer in the U.S. than to any other disease —in fact, more than many other childhood diseases combined. • Currently, only 4 percent of 158
U.S. federal funding is solely dedicated to childhood cancer research. “In order for our event to be successful, it requires that we get the word out to as many people as possible,” says Ruth. “We will need volunteers to shave, as well as attendance at the event to participate in the other activities.” Jake Daniels was an active member in the Forest Volunteer Fire Company, of Hawley His family and fellow volunteer firemen speak highly of his remarkable outlook on life and this commendable cause. A natural leader, Jake inspired people each day to help move toward a cancer-free world. HappeningsMagazinePA.com
Jess Daniels Schmitt, Jake’s sister, explains her reasoning for shaving her head in a previous year. She believes the action alludes to the children living with cancer who do not have a choice in becoming bald. This was an opportunity for her to try to prevent children from losing their hair in the future due to cancer treatment. Bald4Jake2016 takes place noon-4 p.m. at Forest Volunteer Fire Department in Hawley. Visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/ bald4jake2016. H –Ann Moschorak
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Chocolate and Wine's A Fine Combo for Montrose
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n Saturday May 21, two blocks of Chestnut Street in downtown Montrose will be filled with people receiving free samples of many different varieties of chocolates and wines during the 9th Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival. Chocolatier Leopold Schreiber, owner of Montrose's own gourmet chocolate shop Chocolates by Leopold, will offer chocolatemaking demonstrations in an outdoor booth. He will show visitors how to make his special non-pareils with assorted colors. He always makes the non-pareils this way so that visitors will know they were made by Chocolates by Leopold. The demonstrations used to be inside the shop's factory, since more people have been coming to the event, the demonstrations were moved outdoors to provide more space for the visi164
tors to watch. "When we first started, we only had a fraction of the people," said Leopold. "Every year, it seems to grow." Leopold has been in the chocolate business for over 40 years. Since he was a kid growing up in New Jersey, he started out doing holiday work for a formerly opened German confec-
tionary shop called Nagel's. Leopold will also have a nearby tent with chocolates for sale. The Chocolate and Wine Festival will also have people from local wineries, who will give samples to visitors and share some of wine-making expertise. Hidden Creek Winery, located in Laceyville, PA, will have a mix of both chocolate and wine with its special mix called Mudwasp, which is a HappeningsMagazinePA.com
dessert wine. Winery owner Ruthie Leichliter describes the taste as a grape Tootsie Pop. Hidden Creek Winery will also bring international and Pennsylvania State award-winning wines, including its Catawba wine called Bluestone, which pays homage to the quarries of Northeast PA. Hidden Creek Winery has been a winery for ten years. Ruthie's husband Russ Leichliter used to make wine with his grandfather Edward Leichliter using only grapes grown in the Northeast PA, such as Niagara grapes. Ruthie and Russ also make a Cabernet Sauvignon called Daniel Hunter, named after their son Daniel and their grandson Hunter. They also brew pumpkin-flavored wine called Lightning Livvy, which is inspired by Ruthie's father Ralph Wohlbach. Since Hidden Creek is the only winery in Susquehanna County, the Leichliters find it a good way to represent their home county. They have been May 2016
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attending the Chocolate and Wine Festival since its first year. "I like that they (Chocolate and Wine Festival Committee) involve the whole community and other additional activities throughout the day," said Ruthie. "They have awesome entertainment, awesome food. It's all good." The festival will also include many other wineries in Northeast PA including Antler Ridge Winery from Ulster, PA, Capra Collina Winery from Blakely, PA and Ferrone Family Winery in Peckville, PA. "It gets bigger every year," said Antler Ridge owner Jared Landmesser, who attends many wine festivals in Northeast PA. "It has good music, good, food, and good wine." Steve and Jan Castrogiovanni, Doug Puzo, and Rusty Ely will offer wine-making demonstrations. They will teach the ins and outs of making wine at home. They specialize in fruit wines such as strawberry, blueberry and traditional grape wines. They expanded their knowledge to include different kinds of mead, which is a fermented alcoholic beverage made of honey and water.
The Chocolate and Wine Festival will also have live music provided by well-known bands including Sweet Leda, from Annapolis, MD, as the headliner. Sweet Leda plays rock and soul music with Julie Cymek as the lead singer, Don Boyette as the drummer and Jamie Horrigan as the bassist. "We heard about this festival from our dear friends in the Kelly Bell Band," said Horrigan. "We play shows together and like to crash each other’s gigs!" The band members also have some family members in Montrose. Local bands The Picklers, who blend old time and folk music, and Milkweed, who play bluegrass, will also provide musical entertainment. Both of these bands are from Binghamton, NY.
which begins at 8:30 a.m. The festival committee teamed with Relay for Life to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. Church Street will also be filled with many other food vendors in Montrose, such as Original Italian Pizza, Stepniak Beef, Inc., and heirloom vegetables from the micro-farm Two Poets and a Dog Farmstead. Food vendors outside of Montrose will include: The Baklava Lady from Scranton, Beta Bread Bakery from Clarks Summit, Mister Rick's Pretzels & Pretzel Sandwiches from Dalton, Nice's Potato Pancakes from continued on page166
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The family members who own the Sweet Lush Cupcakery in Dunmore (Angela Capo, her son Mike Sabia and daughters Amanda Sedlak and Virginia Hayes), will bring a mix of choco-
late and wine with their cupcakes. They bake wine into the batter. They know which flavored wine goes with which type of chocolate. They blend red wine in bitter chocolate cupcakes. They also blend white in pineapple cupcakes. "The Chocolate and Wine Festival was the first festival we went to as a business," said Sedlak. "It usually kicks off the summer."
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Tunkhannock, and Muncheez, LLC Food Truck from Kingsley. There will also be many local businesses vending specialty items, such as hand-painted stemware by Artistic Tiger from Tunhannock, birds made by one piece of wood by Old World Fan Birds from Lake Ariel, and repurposed furniture made by Primitive Beginnings from Nicholson. Many festival goers from out of town stay at the nearby Rosemont Inn Bed and Breakfast. "In the past we have hosted the musicians who play at the festival, which is always fun. Our guests come from all over- some from very far away, often from the Triple Cities area and some locals who just want to be within walking distancewe're just two blocks away from all the action," said innkeeper Betty Bryden. "We do wondrous things with chocolate for breakfast, specifically chocolate croissants made by a very talented baker (Lindsey) from Catatonk, NY who comes in especially for the event.
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The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books. They host a juried regional art exhibit called Focus: Exploring the Regional Sense of Place, which opens the night of the festival. People can submit an artwork that follows the theme, which is the artist's literal, spiritual or imagined place. All of the pieces accepted will be eligible for the Peoples' Choice Award. The jurors are Leslie Bailey (View Art Center in the Adirondacks), Abbey Hendrickson (executive director of the Tioga County Arts Council) and Cary Joseph (studio potter and teacher from Ithaca, NY). The awards are $250 each- underwritten by the Montrose Restoration Committee and the Artists' Open House Weekend. People can vote throughout the display, which will end on June 4. The Chocolate and Wine Festival is also a fundraising event. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Endless Mountains Health System, the Montrose Area School District Healthy Snacks Fund and the Susquehanna Library Building Fund. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $30. Pre-sale tickHappeningsMagazinePA.com
ets are $20 at Chocolates by Leopold, or The Butler's Pantry and Whitbeck Insurance (Clarks Summit, PA). Proceed from the Cupcake Wars, a cupcake-baking contest where people enter cupcakes made with chocolate and wine, will also raise funds. Prizes are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The cupcakes will be sold to the public when judging is complete. There will also be raffles including the 2016 Chocolate Quilt Raffle. A quilt stitched by Natalie Hawley will be raffled along with bottles of wines from Antler Ridge Winery. Several people in the community came up with the idea of the Chocolate and Wine Festival. They wanted to add another festival during the summer. It was a joint collaboration between volunteers, Chocolates by Leopold and local wineries to get the festival off the ground. "We're really excited it's been going on now for nine years," said Tom Follert, chairperson of the Chocolate and Wine Festival committee and employee of Chocolate by Leopold. "We're thankful for the support to keep it going. A lot of people look forward to this to kick off the summer." H -Ben Freda
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May 14, 8:00 P.M. The Theatre at North 570.347.2867 balletheatre.com Tickets - tututix .com
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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. EAGLES MERE INN
Located in the village of Eagles Mere, "the last unspoiled resort." 17rooms. Perfect for romantic getaways. Lovely grounds can accommodate parties and events. Pristine lake nearby, available use of kayaks and bikes. Three seasonal dining options, selections from local wineries and micro brewers. Museums nearby. 29 Mary Ave., Eagles Mere, PA. 800-426-3273 www.eaglesmereinn.com
KEUKA LAKESIDE INN Winner of the 2016 Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award. Located on the shores of Keuka Lake in the village of Hammondsport, this Inn offers 17 comfortable rooms and spectacular views with an on-site boat launch and docking available. Find us on Facebook. 24 Water St., Hammondsport, NY. (607) 569-2600.
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THE JAMES MANNING HOUSE Welcome to a perfect alternative to traditional hotel lodging, this historic B&B offers all the comforts of home. Three well-appointed guest rooms, private baths, central AC, TV, WiFi, gardens and more. Enjoy a hearty home cooked breakfast, all with warm, friendly hospitality. Honesdale, PA 570-253-5573. www.jamesmanninghouse.com
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.
WAYNE INN Honesdale’s newest addition. Conveniently located and offering 28 rooms featuring king and double beds. Onsite specialty coffee shop– Java and More serves breakfast and lunch. Private meeting rooms. The Inn has been totally renovated to new condition in April 2016. 100 Terrace St., Honesdale. www.thewayneinn.com. 570-616-0199.
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And the ESTA Goes To… Honoring NEPA’s School Theatre Scene
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f you can’t get to New York City to see the Tony Awards, you can still see some of theatre’s brightest stars honored in Dickson City. Jillian Kemmerer
is going, for sure. The founder and the director of the Excellence in School Theater Arts Awards (ESTA) is eager to see local high school talent honored in the event’s fourth year. “The ESTA Awards were started because I, my husband, and our friends at Ghostlight Productions saw a need in this community to recognize and applaud the hard work and talent local high school students put into their theater programs,”
Kemmerer said. “These students and their directors work hard for countless hours, and then have two, sometimes three shows if they’re lucky, and then their know that they did great work.”
hard work is finished. We wanted to give them one last night to reflect on their accomplishments, connect with other students with like passions, and let them
The ESTA Awards are open to all high schools in Lackawanna County. “We would love to expand that area into all of NEPA, but since this is still in the first few years of the program, we realize we can't spread ourselves too thin, so we will continue to focus on Lackawanna County for now, and make sure the awards are the best that they can be,” said Kemmerer.
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Award categories are Best Male Lead and Female Lead in a Musical, Best Dancer in a Musical, Best Featured Ensemble Member, Best Set Design, Best Choreography, Best Overall Production, and many others. A panel of judges, who attend each school's performance and fill out a score sheet for students they believe deserve a nomination select the nominees. After all shows are seen, the judges come together to compare score sheets, discuss and select fourto-six nominations per category and determine the winner. Students who
are nominated receive invitations to the awards ceremony. Kemmerer pointed out, “Our panel of judges is a group of very qualified people who are very involved in local the-
ater. We also like to make sure that our judges are not involved or connected to any of the schools in any particular way, so that they can remain as impartial as possible.” The director said five schools participated in the awards in its first year. Now, four years later,
participants have doubled to 10 schools. “From what we can tell, all of the schools greatly enjoy the event,” she said. “I get a lot of very positive feedback from all of the
directors involved, and the students seem to truly enjoy themselves. We hope to be able to keep this event going for many years to come, and to make it better each and every year.” This year's Excellence in School Theater Arts Awards (ESTA) Gala is Monday, May 23, at 6:30 pm at Genetti Manor in Dickson City. Advance tickets are $20 and are available via eventbee.com or the ESTA Awards Facebook page. Seating is limited, however tickets will be available at the door for $25 each if there are still seats available. Light refreshments are included in the ticket price. H –Teri Lyon
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Explore the Past...
Discover the Fun!
F ARM M USEUM & H ISTORIC V ILLAGE
The Discovery Center Always Worth the Drive! Over 33 Play & Learn Exhibits
Set in the heart of the Endless Mountains, one of the most scenic regions of NEPA Children’s Church, One Room School, Carriage House, Sugar Shack, Barber Shop, Inn & Museum with artifacts reflecting 200 years of local agricultural heritage.
PA Heritage Festival Sept 17 & 18, 2016
A hands-on museum for children
In Ross Park next to the Binghamton Zoo
Museum Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. other times by appointment O ne half mile north of Rt . 6 & 14 in Tro y, PA
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www.pamilmuseum.org Located in Boalsburg, PA (Centre Co.)
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Learn more at. . . Mifflinburg Buggy Museum 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, PA 570-966-1355, www.buggymuseum.org Open Thursday to Sunday, April-October
Special Events June 26 - Garden Tour
Wayne County Historical Society
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Home of the Stourbridge
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Full-Size Replica of the
First Steam Locomotive to Run in America
Award Winning Museum Exhibits: Native American Artifacts, Cut Glass, D&H Canal 2016 Exhibits: Wayne County Milk Bottles Vietnam: looking Back 50 Years American Flags Unfurled and Uniforms Honesdale Train Table Children’s History Lab: Life of the Lenape Research Library (Geneologists Welcome) Museum Shop
810 Main Street • Honesdale PA Hours & Information:
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A New Day Dawns for a Landmark Hawley Resort!
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he anticipation is building on Lake Wallenpaupack as one of the oldest businesses on the lake gets a renovated look, feel and energized spirit! Originally opened in 1929, Silver Birches has been a part of Lake Wallenpaupack for 87 years. Changed to Ehrhardt’s Waterfront in the early ‘90s the resort has grown from a 13 room farmhouse Inn to a 32 room expanse of property featuring lakeview rooms, suites, cottages and houses for families and couples alike. Known for its incredible sunsets and pristine lakefront, the property is an ideal location to dine at 178
the onsite restaurant, stay in the lodging or celebrate in the event center. Last October, the Genzlinger family became
restaurant and the banquet center—has been restored to its original architectural style in consultation with the award-winning firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, whose local projects have included Ledges Hotel and the Hawley Silk Mill. All building exteriors at Silver Birches reflect an updated color palette featuring vintage colors of pale grey and white to unify the resort’s aesthetic. All exteriors and trim have been repainted, and new fencing, rails and roofs were installed.
the new owners, bringing their extensive experience in hospitality. Each of the three components at Silver Birches Resort—the resort, HappeningsMagazinePA.com
Interiors focus on a vintage theme. Antique quilts and fabrics have been added to the decor in a style complementary to a lakeside cottage retreat. May 2016
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Silver Birches Resort will join its sister properties, The Settlers Inn and Ledges Hotel, as a member of Historic Hotels of America and Select Registry. “We’re pleased to confirm our initial hope that the Ehrhardt family will be staying on to run day-to-day operations at Silver Birches,” says Justin Genzlinger. “Our family is excited to continue to be involved at the resort and with the Genzlinger family as they apply their vision for the future to this very special property," says Eric Ehrhardt. As part of the renovation process, owner Grant Genzlinger, has been working with Talen Energy forester Paul Kawalczyk on an approved plan to enhance the native plants of the Silver Birches shoreline. This will include the proper management of existing native species to create habitat for birds and wildlife, as well as reintroduction of native birch trees to the shoreline and throughout the property. “We are committed to having the resort fit naturally into its setting and to maintaining the grounds sustainably for the enjoyment of all the guests who visit the resort, whether from the road or from the water,” says Grant. The Inn, Lakeside and Cottages The original Inn is undergoing a full historic renovation to a 1920s farmhouse style. As the cornerstone of Silver Birches Resort, it will serve as May 2016
a romantic escape for couples and will feature extensive new guest amenities. The original Inn and Lakeside will include: deluxe king rooms, luxury king suites and lake views from every room. Amenities include fireplaces, wet bars, private porches and whirlpool tubs. Guests can enjoy free and rental recreational activities like kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boating and row boating. All activities are subject to Talon Energy’s permitting process. Renovations will include: Year-round heated sunroom enclosed in glass on three sides “Guests can sit outside with an amazing view of the lake,” says Justin Genzlinger. “In warmer seasons, they can gather around the inn’s three gas fire pits and enjoy the sunset, which is the heartbeat of Silver Birches.” Every HappeningsMagazinePA.com
evening, Silver Birches will host a complimentary sunset toast for guests. “We’re excited about this new tradition,” adds Justin. “What makes Silver Birches so special is its view of the sunset on Lake Wallenpaupack 365 days of the year.” Motel The resort’s motel, designed for couples and families, will be fully renovated into a contemporary version of its original 1966 incarnation. The vintage 1960s-modern style will showcase grey and white tones with red accents. “The motel units will be a bit edgy and lots of fun,” says owner Jeanne Genzlinger. The Dock Restaurant The new restaurant and bar at Silver Birches will be known as The Dock on Wallenpaupack. Subject to municipal approvals, the signature feature of The 179
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Lobster “Donut Holes”. To the extent possible, ingredients will be sourced locally and prepared to order. A daily “Lake Break” from 4-6 p.m. will feature drink and snack specials. The restaurant will continue to have evening weekend entertainment. Music on the deck on Sunday afternoons, in season, will become a new Dock tradition. Dock will be its expanded lakefront dining on a covered deck open from latespring to early-fall. A new bar with lake-view seating has been added within the existing restaurant space. The existing bar area has become a quick serve breakfast restaurant and coffee shop, open daily in the morning, under the Cocoon Coffee House brand, similar to its sister location at the Hawley Silk Mill. Executive Chef Ben Sutter of Settlers Hospitality Group will oversee the culinary aspect of The Dock; and Craig Ehrhardt will be the general manager. The
Dock on Wallenpaupack will offer quality casual dining at affordable prices similar to those of Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant. The menu will feature a combination of water-inspired foods and culinary twists on vintage classic dishes that would have been prominent when Baby Boomers were kids⎯comfort foods such as soups, snacks, salads, sandwiches and light entrees. The selections will include items like Smoked Freshwater Perch Chowder, Housemade Lump Crab Cakes, House Brined Turkey Breast and Applewood Smoked Bacon Club on Housemade Bread and Basket of Shrimp and
The Waterfront The Waterfront at Silver Birches, the resort’s banquet center, will remain substantially the same, hosting weddings, community banquets, daytime bus business and holiday events. Decor such as tablecloths and centerpieces may be updated. The Waterfront’s existing packages will continue in addition to new options consistent with other Settlers Hospitality Group properties. The Genzlinger family will host a Grand Re-Opening of Silver Birches on Friday, May 20 with Jimmy Roberti live on the newly expanded deck! H –Sarah O’Fee
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WHERE TO CAMP CAMP WILHELM CAMPGROUND–
Where people, family & friends are still important! Premium lots, full hook-up, water & electric. Rental cabins & bunk houses also available. Enjoy fishing at Lake Wilhelm. Relax by our heated pool or enjoy a variety of activities. 1401 Creek Rd., Clarks Mills, PA16114 724-253-2886. www.campwilhelm.com
COOL LEA CAMPGROUND–
Located on Kayutah (Little) Lake 9 miles to Watkins Glen, New York the heart of the Finger Lakes. Seasonal and overnight camping, electric, water and sewer sites. Wooded tent area, cabins and one cottage. Fishing, swimming, boat launch, boat docks, hiking trails, camp store campfire wood. www.coolleacamp.com. 607-594-3500
COOPERSTOWN SHADOW BROOK-
Highly rated family campground. Good Sam Park. Large RV sites and tent sites, cabins and rentals. Large stocked fishing pond with paddle boat rentals. Heated pool, playground, rec hall, arcade, sports area. Campground store, firewood, propane, laundry, WiFi. Full service, peaceful campground. www. cooperstowncamping.com 607-264-8431. DELAWARE WATER GAP POCONO MTN KOA CAMPGROUND- Enjoy the
Pocono's finest family camping year-round! Relax in a deluxe cabin. Set up your tent or RV. Nearby tubing, rafting, skiing, hiking, fishing and shopping. Visit Bushkill Falls just 7 miles away. Free Wi-Fi, full hookups, pet friendly, pool, planned activities. Group & Scouts welcome. 227 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg. 570-223-8000. Visit www.PoconoKOA.com
DON LAINE CAMPGROUND- Pool, playground, store, snack bar, game room, laundry, horeshoes, wagon rides, country and oldies bands & DJs, nature trails. Planned activities (weekends). Full hook-ups, wooded & open sites, dump station. Near Beltzville, 18 miles to Pocono International Raceway. Northeast extension of PA Turnpike, exit 74, Rte. 209 N. approx. nine miles. Follow signs. 800-635-0152 reservations only. 610-381-3381. www.donlaine.com 182
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WHERE TO CAMP GRANITE HILL CAMPING RESORT–
Home of Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. 300 campsites on150 acres. Facilities built for fun & family campers. Experience incredible camping. Make lifelong memories! Tent & RV sites, 50 AMP, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, cabins, B&B, horseshoes, adventure golf, swimming pool, boats, playgrounds, fishing, basketball, shuffleboard, volleyball, arcade & onsite Café! 3340 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg. 717-642-8749 www.granitehillcampingresort.com KEEN LAKE CAMPING & COTTAGE RESORT–
A fun-filled, value-packed experience on a beautiful, private 90-acre mountain lake. Fish, boat, swim (lake or outdoor solar-heated pool). Pet-friendly. Family friendly & family-owned for 62 years! Winner of 2015 Happie Award. 2015 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Honoree. TL 9/10*/10 155 Keen Lake Road, Waymart. 570-488-6161 or visit www.keenlake.com OTTER LAKE CAMP RESORT–
The best in family camping on a pristine 60-acre private lake, 4 tennis, 2 racquetball courts, indoor and outdoor pool; kiddie pool & Splash Pad. Boating and fishing (no license required) 3 playgrounds, 8 bath houses, Camp Store. Wooded campsites include cable & WiFi. Easy access from I -80 or I-84. 800-345-1369, 1639 Marshalls Creek Road, E. Stroudsburg. www.otterlake.com PIONEER CAMPGROUND-
Award winning campground in the beautiful Endless Mountains! Spacious wooded campsites with water, cable, electric hook-ups, wifi, tent sites, rustic cabins and furnished cottages. Come find out why we are a multiple time recipient of a national customer satisfaction award. 307 Pioneer Trail, Muncy Valley. 570-946-9971. www.pioneercampground.com POCONO VACATION PARK–
A perfect place to reconnect with family and friends– in the heart of the Poconos! Pool, hay rides, tram rides, cable, Internet, Wi-Fi, cabin rentals, pet friendly, game room, rec hall, rally area,camp store. Open all year. carlet_2001@yahoo.com 570-424-2587 www.poconovacationpark.com May 2016
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WHERE TO CAMP SHORE FOREST CAMPGROUND– Nestled in the beautiful Endless Mountains on a five-acre lake. Heated Pool/spa, camp store, snack bar, game room, crafts, hayrides, weekend activities, and so much more! Cabins, Cable TV/Wi-Fi available.Camping at its best! Halfway between Scranton and Binghamton and only a half mile from Rt 11 in Hop Bottom. Shoreforestcampground.com shoreforest@gmail.com 570-289-4666 SLUMBER VALLEY CAMPGROUND–
Located along Meshoppen Creek, this family campground has been in the business of “cooking with sticks” since 1966. Tenting area overlooking a 20-foot waterfall, electric, sewer and creek sites, cabin, two pavilions, pool, playground, sand volleyball, mini-golf, nature trail, 2 fishing ponds, 2 miles from the Susquehanna River Boat Launch. 570-833-5208. www.slumbervalley.com VALLEY VIEW FARM & CAMPGROUND–
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SPECIAL EVENTS May 1, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME, Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 970-7600. May 1, West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival, along Susquehanna River, West Pittston. 888-905-2872. May 1, Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library, Scranton. 941-7816. May 1, Bluebells Festival, Endless Mountains Nature Center, Tunkhannock. May 1, Spencer Martin Memorial Bike Ride for Habitat, 8 a.m., Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus, Lehman. 820-8002. May 1, Pearl's Tea & Garden Party, 1-3 p.m., Pearl S. Buck International, Perkasie. 215-249-0100.
May 7, Veggies & Varietals, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Seneca Lake, NY. 877-536-2717.
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May 7-8, 11th Annual Mothers Day Pow Wow, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Noxen Fire Co. Grounds, Noxen. 947-2097. May 7, Beerfest, 1-5 p.m., Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Tunkhannock. 836-2151. May 7, 10th Annual Voluntary Action Center Run for the Roses, 4 p.m., Country Club of Scranton, Clarks Summit. 347-5616. May 7, Geisinger's Northeast Gala, 6 p.m., Mohegan Sun Pocono, Wilkes-Barre. 214-2581. May 11-15, Spring Frolic, Ladore Lodge, Waymart. 488-6129.
May 3, Girls Night Out Scranton, St. Mary's Center, Scranton. 842-2960.
May 11-14, 2016 Spring Greek Food Festival, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre. 823-4805.
May 6, 8th Annual Festival of Nations, 4 p.m., DeNaples Center, Scranton. 941-6226.
May 13, 2nd Friday Art Walk, Downtown Pittston, Pittston.
May 6, Art of the Brew, 6-8 p.m., Carbondale Public Library, Carbondale.
May 13, Second Friday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m., downtown, Pittston.
May 7, The Allure of Bucks County: A “Must” Pennsylvania Destination, 7:30 a.m., University of Scranton, Scranton. 941-6206.
May 14, LRCA Riverfest, Sweeney's Beach Rec Area, Scranton. 347-6311.
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MAY HAPPENINGS May 21, Annual Covered Bridge Bus Tour, 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m., Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau, Bloomsburg. 284-4455.
May 7-8, Plant Sale, Pocono EEC, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.
May 27, 7th Annual Swingin on Vine Block Party, 5-8 p.m., Vine St., Scranton. 570-348-3000. May 28-29, Shawnee Celtic Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Shawnee Mtn. Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. 421-7231.
May. 29, Endless Mountains Wine Festival to Benefit Equines For Freedom, noon-5 p.m., Creekside Grove, Nicholson. 906-0628. May. 29, Historic House Tour, 1-4 p.m., Nathan Denison House, Forty Fort. 823-6244.
May 1, Kristy's Thalassemia Warriors 4th Annual Care Walk Fundraiser, St. Joseph Marella Parish Hall, Pittston. May 6, Firkin Friday For Vikings Helping Vikings,
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May 7, Rabies Clinic, 9 a.m.noon, State Department of Agriculture Building, PA-92, Tunkhannock. 836-4745.
May 14, Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Open House, 1-4 p.m., Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, 689 Main Rd, Wilkes-Barre. 829-1765.
May 7, Candy’s Place 19th Annual Rainbow Walk, 9-11 a.m., Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. 714-8800.
May 28-29, 28th Annual Farm Animal Frolic, Quiet Valley Living Historical Society, Stroudsburg. 992-6161.
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May 14, Villa Capri Cruisers Cars & Coffee, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Calabria Pizza & Restaurant, Dunmore. 342-8489.
5 p.m., Cooper's Seafood House, Scranton. 346-6883.
May 7, Craft/Health/Wellness Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fleetville Fire Hall, Fleetville. 222-3729.
May 14, 175th Anniversary Mass, 5 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Towanda. 265-2113.
May 7, 3rd Annual Basket Bingo Fundraiser, 1 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 439 Meridian Ave, Scranton. 468-6063.
May 15, Ryan O'Malley Annual Race, Nay Aug Park: Schmielfenig Pool Pavillion, Scranton. 357-1787.
May 8, Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Teeple Stevenson Young American Legion Post 765, Honesdale.
May 15, Holupki Dinner, noon-2 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, West Scranton, Scranton. 343-8128.
May 11, Master of Biomedical Science Open House, 2-5 p.m., The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton. 504-9687.
May 20, 24th Annual Johnson College Open, Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top.
May 12, Paws at the Ballpark, 6:35 p.m.-7:05 p.m., PNC Field, Moosic. 586-3700.
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MAY HAPPENINGS May 21, Brazilian Food Festival, noon-3 p.m., New Covenant Fellowship, Taylor.
Scranton Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Houlihan-McLean Center, Scranton. 941-7624.
May 23, Mondays in Moscow: Jazzical, 7-9 p.m., Methodist Church, Moscow.
May 22, Rotary Club of North Scranton 4th Annual Wine Tasting & Cigar Sampling, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, Scott Township. 290-0083.
May 7, Buckcherry, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808.
May 23, When Art Meets Music, 7:30 p.m., Milford Theatre, Milford. 409-1269.
May 10, Caleb Hawley, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. 570-588-8077.
May 24, Suzie Vinnick, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. 588-8077.
May 11, Pre-Commencement Concert, 7:30 p.m, Houlihan-McLean Center, Scranton. 941-7624.
May 27, Jesse Terry, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100.
May 28, Nancy McCormick Memorial Volleyball Tournament, 8:30 a.m., Dunmore, 241-7488.
CONCERTS & MUSICAL PERFORMANCES May 1, The Pietasters, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. May 1, Kane Brown, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808. May 3, Coal Town Rounders, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. 588-8077. May 5, King Radio with Special Guest Suze, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. May 5, USAF Heritage of America Band Free Concert, 7:30 p.m, Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808. May 6, Brothers Osborne, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808. May 6, NEPA Philharmonic An Evening of Opera Overtures & Arias, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 270-4444. May 7, Joe Nardone Presents The Best of Doo Wop & Rock, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. May 7, The University of
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THEATER & STAGE May 1, Riverdance 20 Years, Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 342-7784. May 1, Arsenic & Old Lace, Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 996-1500. May 1, “The Importance of Being Earnest,“ 2 p.m., Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, Scranton. 941-4318 . May 5, RiffTrax Live: Time Chasers, 7 p.m., Regal Cinema, Dickson City. May 7, Mike Super- Magic & Illusion, 7 p.m., The Theater at North, Scranton. 800-5020. May 14, Ballet Theatre of Scranton Presents Coppelia, 8 p.m., Theatre at North Scranton, Scranton. 347-2867. May 15, Elite Dance Center Presents “Dance Into Spring,” 2 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808. May 2016
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MAY HAPPENINGS May 19, Grease Jr., 7 p.m., Whipple Performing Arts Studio, Tunkhannock. 836-6986.
May 2-13, Student Exhibition, Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Scranton. 941-4214.
May 20-22, 42nd Street, Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 342-7784.
May 6, Art Exhibit Reception: “The University of Scranton Student Exhibition,” 6 p.m., Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Scranton. 941-4214.
May 26-29, Doctor Cook’s Garden, 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Providence Playhouse, Scranton. 342-9707.
ART EXHIBITS May 1-8, Pamela M. Parsons Clipped, Ripped & Reassembled: New Works in Paper Collage, Surace Gallery, Maywood University, Scranton. May 1-30, Wildlife Art, Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg, PA. 629-3061. May 1-Dec. 31, Rights, Race & Revolution: A Portrait of LIFE in 1960s, Museum at Bethel Woods, Bethel, NY. 845-295-2522. May 1-Jun. 6, Between the Covers: Altered Books in Contemporary Art, Everhart Museum, Scranton. May 1, Senior Exhibition, Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, Scranton. 348-6278.
May 8-21, Life Was Her Art: Chinese Paintings & Annamese Pottery, Maslow Gallery, Maywood University, Scranton. May 21-31, Nancy Hopping: Living with Wildlife, Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg. 629-3061. May 21, Lemons Brook Farm: Lens, Pen and Place, 1-5 p.m., Lemons Brook Farm, Kauneonga Lake, NY. 226-3164.
SEMINARS & LECTURES May 1-Dec. 17, Byzantine Iconography Classes, 9 a.m.-noo, St. Andrei Icon Studio, Scranton. 342-2921. May 1, Israel & the Evolving Frontlines of a Disintegrating Middle East, 7:30 p.m., Dickson Darte Center, Wilkes University,
Wilkes-Barre. 408-4306. May 2, “Jay Parini: My Life as a Writer, in Poetry and Prose,” 5:30 p.m., Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library, Scranton. 941-6206. May 2, Maker Monday: Yoga for Beginners, 6 p.m., Albright Memorial Library, Scranton. 348-3000. May 2, Capitalism versus Democracy?, 6 p.m., Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Library, Scranton. 941-6206. May 4, Return from the Tropics: A Story of Migratory Birds, 6 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, Covington Township. 842-1506. May 7, Gifford Pinchot & Fly Fishing, Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford. 296-9630. May 7, Ladies Only Fly Fishing Class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hillside Park, Clarks Summit. 954-5042. May 7, Environmental Landscape Design, 4 p.m., Eagles Mere Museum, Eagles Mere. 525-3155.
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MAY HAPPENINGS May 9, Between the World & Me, 6:30-8 p.m., Albright Memorial Library, Scranton, 348-3000 ext. 4041.
May 3, Birding at the Bog, 7 a.m., Monroe Co EEC Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. 629-3061.
May 12, Eight Steps to a Healthy Immune System, 6:30-8 p.m., Waverley Community House.
May 4, Public Bog Walk, 1 -3:30 p.m., Monroe Co EEC Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. 629-3061.
May 13, Shared Paths, Divergent Courses: Zionism and Palestinian Nationalism, noon, McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center, Scranton. 941-6206 .
May 6, Spring Star Watch, 8:30-9 p.m., Delaware Highlands Conservancy NY Office, Kauneonga Lake, NY. 226-3164.
May 15, Introduction to Blacksmithing, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocono EEC, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319. May 18, Wilderness Survival 101, 5:30-7 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, Covington Twp. 842-1506. May 21, Scranton’s Ready to Run Northeast Pennsylvania Program “Launching Your Campaign,” 9 a.m., Rose Room, Brennan Hall, Scranton. 941-7420. May 24, Empowered Eating, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., James B. McNulty Greenhouse, Scranton. 752-2241.
NATURE May 1, Tweets & Treats, 9-11 a.m., Pocono EEC, Dingmans Ferry. 823-2319. May 1, Bridge the Gap Wildflower Walk, 1-4 p.m., Pocono EEC, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319. May 1, Go Wild for Wildflowers, 4 p.m., Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. 967-7275.
May 7, Frogs and Bogs: A PARS Workshop, 10 a.m.3 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. 689-9494. May 7, Salamander Search, 10 a.m., Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg. 629-3061. May 10, Birding at the Bog, 7 a.m., Monroe Co EEC Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. 629-3061. May 11, Public Bog Walk, 1 p.m., Monroe Co EEC Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. 629-3061. May 14, North American Migration Count, 7 a.m., Salt Springs Park, South Montrose. 967-727. May 14, Ponder A Pond, 10-11 a.m., Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg, PA. 629-3061. May 18, Reptiles & Amphibians Walk, 4-6 p.m., Josie Porter Farm, Stroudsburg. 629-3061. May 21, Century Day, Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg. 629-3061. May 21, Wild Edibles Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocono EEC, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.
May 21, Full Moon Hike, 8 p.m., Salt Springs Park, South Montrose. 967-7275. May 23, Full Moon Hike, 7 p.m., Monroe Co. EEC Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. 629-3061. May 29, Bike the Border, 1:30 p.m. Salt Springs Park, South Montrose. 967-7275.
KIDS CORNER May 2-3, Mother & Father Days Craft, McBride Memorial Library, Berwick. 752-2241. May 5, Natural Wonders: Animal Mothers, 1-2:30 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, Covington Twp. 842-1506. May 7, Spark Lab: Wood Mobile, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Children's Museum, Bloomsburg. 389-9206. May 14, Are You My Mother?, 11 a.m.-noon, Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 344-1111. May 14, Tea Tips & Treasures– Tiny Treasures, noon.-1 p.m., Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming. 693-1364. May 19, Natural Wonders: For the Birds, 1-2:30 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, Covington Township. 842-1506. May 21, American Girl Club, 2-3 p.m., Children's Museum, Bloomsburg. 389-9206. May 28, Kite Day, 1-3:00 p.m., McBride Memorial Library, Berwick.
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