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hristine Fanning writes in this month’s article about historic theaters of the region that “movies powerfully affect us because the collective impact of images, music, dialogue, lighting, sound and special effects can evoke deep feelings and help us reflect and understand our own lives and those around us. Movies can even help us understand how our society and culture operate.”

The marriage of music, images and 1994 words always sends my brain in multiple directions especially when we are brainstorming about topics and themes for Happenings.

My friend Patricia Camayd shared some photos with me of “elder” folks she had photographed in different locations throughout the world.

Patricia and I always enjoy deep discussions and we commented how much we enjoy conversations with people who are “older than we are.” We discussed how “elders” are not photographed as frequently as younger people, how much “wisdom” many have to offer and why society tends to honor and spotlight those under 40, perhaps more than those of us over 50. Several weeks ago I was listening to an Alan Parsons soundtrack and I came across a very reflective song entitled “Old and Wise.” I pondered the words “wisdom” and “ageism” and thought it would be an introspective topic to explore.

With Father’s Day approaching I think of my late, very dear father ... a man who prayed daily for “wisdom and guidance.” I believe his prayers were very much answered. My father’s reserved and reflective manner gave him a very calm and confident outlook. Acting irrationally was not part of his makeup. He was 42 when I was born, and I would imagine that his wisdom increased with age and experience.

We ended up with way too much information for this issue, so we are planning to continue several topics in our upcoming issues.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy June. Please write and tell us which articles touch your soul. We’d love to hear from you.

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Old and Wise Uncovering the Heart of Wisdom

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f a man or woman is characterized as having wisdom, it’s likely that they have ”lived,” to some degree. Wisdom is defined as possessing the qualities of experience, knowledge and good judgment.

Social scientists offer varied positions on what age wisdom is gained. People are not born with it. However, most agree that education, analyzing life experiences and putting knowledge to the test are stepping

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stones to becoming a wise person.

The sticky wicket is that education, life experiences, knowledge and measuring the reliability of what one knows is gathered over the years, and age is not a venerable position in our youth-oriented culture.

Age bias as directed toward those over a certain age consists of stereotyping and/or discriminating of individuals or groups based on their age. Ageism can be

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where I had the privilege of interviewing many interesting subjects from Teamster president Jimmy Hoffa Jr. to Soviet Union/Russia expert, Jill Dougherty, I returned to the classroom to pursue a career in nursing. My varied experience has shown me that ageism hurts all of us, young and old alike.

When we are young it is assumed that we are too young to have anything figured out, and as we age, we are disregarded as being too passé to “get it.”

I met Happenings’ publisher Paula Rochon Mackarey in the early 90s. She was a recent graduate of Marywood University and in her early 20s. I was a returning student in my mid 30s. I was a wife and mother. She was single and had no responsibilities outside of her passion to make Happenings succeed. We laugh when we recall how I used to tell her, “this is not normal to work 18 hours straight in front of a computer; we need to take a break.” (We would often work throughout the entire night to make a deadline.) Nearly 30 years later, she tells me that she now completely understands what I was trying to tell her but she simply couldn’t see it as a 20 year old; work needed to get done so what was the problem? casual or systemic. It includes stereotypes, myths, outright disdain, avoidance of contact and discrimination in housing, employment and service.

As a 68-year-old woman, I am a wife, mother, grandmother, charge nurse and caretaker for my 87-year-old mother.

I have held various positions from managing editor to nursing director. At 55 years old, after a career in journalism

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Christine Fanning, Writer

Chronologically, Paula and I are in two different places in our lives with 15 years between us. Today, when we collaborate on topics for the magazine we appreciate the insight and different life experiences that we each bring to the table.

I see life through my two 40-something children Christine Fanning, age 21 and five grandchildren who range in ages from 2 through 8, and Paula is experiencing life with her 14-year-old daughter. I am interested in world travel and she is running from dance to piano recitals.

We experienced parental losses although due to birth order, her parents were older.

Today as I accompany my 87-year-old mother to medical appointments I find myself seeking advice from professionals who at times are nearly 40 years younger than I am. I witness how they react to me as a 68year-old daughter of an 87-year-old mother.

I am grateful for the skill and knowledge of the young professionals while I realize that they have never lived through so many of the life events that my mother or I have.

An understanding of ageism is necessary because it is destructive, whatever the generation. It is clear to those who watch and read that American magazines and TV ads are rife with ads glorifying youth and beauty. Older people see ads directed to pharmacological products and anti aging products.

But be aware marketing executives: an online MarketWatch headline shouts: “Older Americans have money and power. Youth owns our culture…”

“If you're over 50 in America you might feel that corporate America is ignoring you – and you’d be right. Major brands and most advertising don’t target older people. Instead their message is that being young is beautiful, hopeful, colorful and virile. Old and gray is, well, old and gray.”

People over 50 today are different from previous generations at the same age. They have money, they are disproportionate consumers, they travel, they’re up on technology and they’re not stingy or frugal. And many feel younger than they really are.

In a Pew report, many older adults report experiencing fewer negative benchmarks often associated with aging such as illness, memory loss, an inability to drive and struggles with loneliness or depression.

Amidst the generations in business: Baby Boomers (1946-1964) “At a time when conditions have vastly improved for women, gay people, disabled people and minorities in the workplace, prejudice against older workers remains among the most acceptable and pervasive “isms.” And it’s not clear that the next generations — ascendant Gen Xers and millennials — will be treated any better,” says a report in the Washington Post. “Often needing to stay in jobs longer than they anticipated to shore up savings depleted during the Great Recession, or simply wanting to remain active further into their lengthening life spans, they’re coming up against a strong preference in America for youthful energy and innovation.”

Christine Fanning with mother, son and grandson.

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Gen X (1965-1980) Just under two-thirds of Gen X job seekers — those aged 45 to 60 — have been unemployed for longer than a year, according to a new global survey of employees, employers and hiring managers conducted by Generation, a non profit employment organization.

The study concludes that hiring managers may be discriminating against those perceived as less digitally-savvy in favor of those who grew up with digital rather than analog technology.

The Millennials (1981-1996) and Gen Z (1997-2012) In a new Fast Company-Harris Poll, 36 percent of younger millennials (ages 25-32) and Gen Zers say they’ve faced June 2022

workplace ageism, often due to a perceived lack of experience as compared to older millennials.

Some stereotypes we’ve heard about generations working together are that Baby Boomers would chafe at answering to a younger boss. Millennials only want to communicate with coworkers via text — and Baby Boomers don’t text. You need to attract those techy Millennials with promises of flexible work schedules, but their older coun-

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When seniors are denied consideration in any area due to their age it is a problem.

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terparts all want a traditional workday, correct? No, wrong. There’s very little evidence that people of different generations behave markedly different at work, or want markedly different things. And yet because we have stereotypes about people of different ages — and because we have stereotypes about what we think people of different ages believe about us — our ability to collaborate and learn is negatively affected. To address this, managers need to talk openly about stereotypes, emphasize the commonalities and shared goals all employees have and recognize that employees’ needs change over time, and in lots of different ways

(Harvard Business Review).

Ageism comes in many forms. Some examples of ageism in the workplace include:

When we revere youth as the ultimate goal, rather than the wisdom that often accompanies age, we really lose out.

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• refusing to hire people over or under a certain age; • asking for someone’s age at a job interview when it is not relevant to the work;

• enacting policies that unfairly privilege one age group over another; • viewing older people as out of touch, less productive or stuck in their ways; • viewing younger people as unskilled, irresponsible or untrustworthy; and • bullying or harassment.

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Some examples of ageism in personal relationships include: • treating family members as though they are invisible, unintelligent or expendable based on their age; • making ageist jokes that imply someone is less valuable or less worthy of respect, based on their age; • making offensive generalizations about a specific generation, for example, that millennials are entitled; • disregarding someone’s concerns or wishes due to their age; • taking advantage of someone’s age for personal gain, such as to make money; and • using someone’s age as justification to undermine, deceive or control them.

Though ageism has evolved to mean prejudice against other age groups too, it’s still most commonly recognized as prejudice and discrimination against older people.

When seniors are denied consideration in any area simply due to their age it is a problem.

Working in a senior care facility I witness how aging affects individuals in their self-worth.

Long before elders enter a care facility they begin to view their lives as increasingly limited or unimportant — less meaningful. My experience has proven that ageism affects more than those of us who are older. It affects our entire culture, negatively. When we revere youth as the ultimate goal, rather than the wisdom that often accompanies age, we really lose out.

What can we do about ageism?

Remember the movie, “The Intern”, where Robert DeNiro’s character finds retirement unsatisfying and jumps at the chance to become a senior intern

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at a fashion company? He is assigned to be the assistant of the CEO and founder, played by Ann Hathaway. The 70-year-old intern at first faces her disdain but wins her over with his charm, humor and wisdom.

Most of us agree that we need to reinvent how we view those over 50.

Paul Deluca, age 70, of Deluca Frigoletto Advertising has been creating provocative advertising campaigns for decades. His background also includes being an art teacher and a marketing director in the financial world. Paul resides in Dalton where he enjoys the art of pottery, producing commissioned pieces for sale.

“Age happens to us all of sudden,” he says.

“And I don’t think wisdom has everything to do with age. I’ve met 8-year-old kids who have incredible wisdom and 80 year olds who have none. I believe self-reflection is an important component of wisdom. If you haven’t experienced the process of self-reflection and not really valued what it means to be human, you will never own wisdom.

One of the greatest honors of my life

are. You bring your reality with you, whatever age you are.”

has been taking care of my mother who lived to 91. I enjoyed more than a decade of being able to spend quality time with her, taking her to dinner once a week. As I get older I’ve learned to not sweat the small stuff, to be kinder, to argue less even when I think I’m right. I try to respect that we do not all think alike. Aging also means we may struggle less with insecurities. We arrive at places where we are confident in who we are. I’m also very selective now about how I spend my time. I’ve had a job since I was 14 years old and always had an epic memory. I don’t want all that information in my brain at this age.

I’m a self-taught musician and I enjoy playing tennis and staying physically active. What gives me joy at my age has nothing to do with money.

“If you haven’t experienced

the process of self-reflection and not really valued what it means to be human, you will never own wisdom.”

My whole life has been random. I didn’t have a plan, but I have been very lucky.

They say if you find a place where you know you want to die, you’ve found your home. It really doesn’t matter where you are. If you are happy where you are, you’ll be happy wherever you

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Doug Smith, 75, a lifelong musician with Lexington Entertainment is still going strong with his music career.

“I’ve been very blessed to be able to do what I love my entire life. My job is to make people happy through music and it’s been such a rewarding career. I’ve also learned as I got older that making great music is not a contest. Sometimes younger people think that their No. 1 goal is being the best at a particular aspect of music. Life and experience have shown me that it has more to do with being true to yourself and making the type of music that makes you personally happy and less about trying to be the most popular. I have learned to not worry so much about what others think.

In hiring musicians I also take into consideration not just how great a musician may be but also how easy the person is to work with. I’ve been blessed to realize that music is something you can do your entire life. You do not have to automatically retire. You can cut back, not stop, and keep it in your life.”

At my age, I have started to recognize that a new kind of elder is emerging in the workplace. When Paula talked to me about this topic, I wasn’t keen on discussing “elderly issues.” I don't consider myself “elderly” at all. I am enjoying life, travel (I've been to seven countries in Europe and have plans for more this September.) I enjoy work, my time with friends, relaxing with dinner and wine. I

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am the elder who has been regarded with some reverence for what I know and what I've done.

It is my hope that the elderly are honored the world over for their wisdom and contributions and we modern elders are liberated from the stereotypes and myths about growing older. We are taking the ly out of elderly

Photo: Patricia Camayd in Havana, Cuba

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Staying Fit and Aging Gracefully

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geism is defined as ‘prejudice or discrimination against a particular age group, especially the elderly.’ What does society now consider elderly? The 50s, 60s, 70s or older? Regardless of the answer, ageism creates a negative bias and can affect an individual’s health, self-esteem and resilience.

Everyone ages differently. Some use their age as an excuse to stop doing certain activities, while others never use it as a deterrent.

We all hope to age gracefully but some are more blessed in this aspect. I truly believe you are only as old as you feel. You do not have to be older to have aches and pains.

If you are an active person, your body may begin to experience issues after the age of 30.

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As a personal trainer and wellness coach, I believe that you are never too old to start exercising and never too old to stop. My experience has shown that those who have always been active by working out or playing sports are more likely to keep it up or start again. I encourage golf, swimming, walking, tennis and skiing, as they are activities that can continue into one’s 70s and 80s and beyond. Core strength training is so important for every single age as the core is the center of all movement.

Whether you are participating in a sport or simply doing household chores, a strong core helps prevent back issues and improves balance and stability. There are many different exercises for core strengthening but a plank is my favorite! A fun fact is that a previous plank record of eight hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds was

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held by a 62-year-old in Chicago!

My clients range from ages 14 to 74. I see more people in their 40s and 50s begin personal training, which is logical because these are the decades when bodily changes become more noticeable. We are often more tired, have less energy and our metabolism slows. It becomes harder to age gracefully without making a commitment to an exercise program and more careful attention to nutrition. Attention to exercise and nutrition makes it easier to keep up with grandchildren and enjoy retirement activities. But always remember that losing weight and gaining lean muscle certainly doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, motivation and a plan.

As we go through each decade we gain knowledge, wisdom and maturity through our experiences. Fitness is more than six-pack abs, rocking a bikini and flexing big muscles. It is about health, wellness, mental clarity and feeling good about oneself. I encourage young and old to get outside and walk. Grab a friend, a sibling, spouse or child and be there for each other. Our rapidly growing older population is changing the way we view becoming a senior. Older people are seeking fitness coaches to guide them and lead them into healthy aging.

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Our rapidly growing older population is changing the way we view becoming a senior.

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here is an abundance of knowledge available today in “the world of information.”

Yes, you must have knowledge to be wise. Wisdom however, is so much more. Wise decisions are formulated by keeping your own personal needs in check, while considering the long-term effect of others.

A University of California study sums up the five characteristics of one who has wisdom: consider the effect on others for all decisions, manage yourself and your emotions, seek diverse values and opinions, embrace uncertainty and ambiguity, and set aside a short-term view for a long-term solution.

Brian Cali

Brian J. Cali and Associates

There are many aspects of the law when knowledge, unfortunately, overrides wisdom.

Years of experience alone do not make you wise unless during those years your mind is open, you are always learning and educating yourself, you value others’ opinions and concerns, and your thought process allows you to consider the broader impact of the decision you are making. This applies to not only the simplest decisions but also to the more complex as well.

Throughout my life I have striven to apply my many years of experience to finding longterm solutions when dealing with families, businesses, finances and in my bank chairmanship position. Without question, when I was much younger and lacking as much professional and general life experience, quick fixes sometimes seemed to solve a problem.

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dramatically. The need to be thoughtful, to consider the big picture and the effect on others, is a prerequisite for all good decisions. Although the stress of life is constant, the ability to handle the issues of each day is more readily workable because of the thought process that age and experience have afforded me.

As lawyers we are committed to serve others. Our profession demands that we uphold values and moral principles. We have the responsibility and duty to preserve the law and moral legitimacy. This is not just achieved by getting older and more experienced. It only results when the thought process concludes with wise choices.

Age alone does not make one wise. In our current world of technology, young lawyers have more information available to them faster than ever before. It is important to recognize however, that wisdom is much more than knowledge; wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge to given situations.

I have found that some younger lawyers require instantaneous results, rather than having the patience to thoroughly understand the issues and wait for more appropriate long-term results. However young lawyers do bring value to a firm with their abundance of knowledge and energy; their ease of technology is enlightening and their spontaneity is contagious.

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Brian J. Cali • Attorney • Chairman of the Board of Fidelity Bank beyond immediate solutions, younger lawyers can add new life to those of us who still have a lot to offer.

The concern for younger lawyers is simple. Do they realize that success will not just happen? Younger lawyers must work very hard and understand that success will not always be easy. They need to maintain their moral integrity and that of the profession. They need to care about others, not just themselves, and know that the decisions they make must always be premised on what is right.

I had a wonderful father who provided continued love and support throughout his life. As busy as he was, he was always there. He allowed me to grow and assert my independence under his watchful eye.

He lived a life of helping others from his family to his community. He worked extremely hard which brought him success

and the need to serve. He was courageous and passionate. He never stopped listening and learning. He exemplified doing what was right. He was not impulsive, but always thoughtful, and made decisions guided by the impact on others rather than himself.

Not just Father’s Day, but every day, I am thankful for how fortunate I was. He was one who indeed had wisdom.

I have tried to mimic his life, but not nearly as well. Instilling my father’s qualities to my children has been my goal; always loving and supporting them but allowing for independent growth. I always want my children to appreciate that being wise comes not only from what is read or studied but also, and most importantly, from living, experiencing and learning from mistaken decisions. Over time knowledge combined with life experiences will assist them in framing better decisions that result in more prudent and appropriate life solutions. H

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“My Dad led by example, showing the importance of warmly and actively supporting his family by being present. Professionally, I don’t remember my dad ever missing a day of work and he always wore a suit, which is not lost on my family. My youngest son, for example, doesn’t consider a suit to be something you wear for special occasions; he refers to them as ‘work suits.’ Thank you, Dad, for always being there.”

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"Remember, it's nice to be nice."

“I've lived my life around this lesson, using it in my career, in relationships with my family and friends and in my marriage. One thing this world always needs is more people being nice to each other. Thanks Dad, I love you!”

Pete Danchak

David J. Price

Regional President, PNC Bank

Managing Partner and the former CEO/owner of PDQ Print Center

“My father taught me the importance of always honoring your parents and grandparents, offering a firm handshake while looking into the person’s eyes and treating everyone with respect. He taught me to always work hard, give my best effort, take responsibility and be a leader. However, it is the last words he ever shared that are the ones I remember most often—‘take care of your mother and family.’ I miss my dad every day, but I am so thankful for our time together.”

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“My Dad landed on Utah Beach on D-Day (June 6.) He treated wounded and dying men and earned a Bronze Star. He taught me the value of life and the importance of appreciating and caring for others. He taught me to ‘do your best with your best effort; not necessarily be the best.’ He also reminded me about the value of finding daily humor and of not taking oneself or life too seriously. I was taught that, as President Woodrow Wilson said ‘We’re are not put in this world to sit still and know, we are put into it to act and serve.’”

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Jennifer Severini-Kresock

Co-Owner, Cooper’s Seafood House

Owner, NEPA Career and College Counseling

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“My father taught me lessons about having a generous spirit for giving to others in time of need, of showing unconditional love for others, and for always finding a way to spread a zest for life. His spirit lives on in all that is true, just and good about our short lives on this Earth and about finding true eternal peace and happiness.”

“My father, John Cooper, always taught all his family that honesty was the most important virtue in life.”

Jackie Greenwood Kerekes

John P. Rochon

Owner, The Training Loft

Founder & Chairman Richmont

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“My father, Philip B. Rochon, was a very wise man who taught me to always remain calm in the middle of a storm. He also led by example by not opining on the relationship of his seven children and their spouses.”

“I learned from my dad to be strong, work hard and to always be honest.”

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Pete Danchak

On Age and Wisdom

Wisdom is less about age than it is about experience. The phrase, “Out of the mouths of babes” exists for a reason. During the course of my career, I’ve worked with and mentored several colleagues who have advanced their careers at a young age, acquiring the experience that helped them become wise beyond their years. I believe recognizing that we can all learn and benefit from each other’s experiences, regardless of age, is what leads to wisdom.

What I didn’t know at the beginning of my career that I realize now: In the earliest years of my career, perhaps something that I didn’t truly understand is that change will be, and is, constant and that there is a need to be able to adapt quickly. Coming out of school and starting my career I wish I had appreciated how much change there would be and that change is a good thing.

How age diversity affects the workplace:

As a senior executive, I think it is essential to have a mix of younger talent, mid-career and senior managerlevels of expertise and insight on the team. We need to reflect the diversity of the clients we serve, whether they are established family businesses or large corporations with a history of serving our region or perhaps a new, small business led by rising entrepreneurs.

Everyone contributes something different.

What does a younger generation contribute to the workforce?

I certainly don’t think like a young professional. I appreciate what they bring to the table because it is that diversity of thought and perspective that enables us to better serve our customers, learn from each other as colleagues and engage with our community at all levels.

Technology and having a comfort with it is one area where you often hear about the difference between generations. Almost all of us interact with technology tools every day, so we grow to understand and learn it over time. At PNC, we value the importance of attracting and retaining a generation of professionals who contribute the expertise of a modern skill set.

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Regional President, PNC Bank holding “women-only” recognition programs and events?

PNC has long emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion. That is why we established a number of Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRG), including an EBRG that fosters networking for women professionals and welcomes participation by men as allies.

It’s really about respect. Success is based not on creating barriers but stretching across them to better understand each other and achieve success together.

What do you wish those under 40 understood about those over 40? What do you currently admire about a younger generation?

You don’t realize how quickly time goes by and then you’re in your thirties and before you blink, you’re in your fifties. It goes very quickly. The younger generation entering and making their way in the workforce really treasures work-life balance. That balance simply was never a consideration for my generation. Now, I constantly encourage my colleagues not to miss anything for any of their kids and family – it’s not worth it and finding that balance is essential. It also helps you to be a more well-rounded and engaged contributor for your teams.

Does the word “wisdom” correlate with age?

Was there a particular age when your thoughts and attitude shifted?

I think it comes back to acquiring experience – or in this case life experience. However, if there was a particular age when my perspective shifted it was when my daughter was born. The experience of having a child and growing into parenthood was a game changer. You start to appreciate more fully the importance of making sure you are there for the little things and the important events—and they are all important! H

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ake a walk down memory lane and enjoy this special vintage collection of readers’ Father’s Day photos that are 50 years old or more.

Philip Rochon with son John Rochon, 1952

Frank L. Mazzeo, Sr. with children Frank Jr. , Maria (right) and Debbie (middle), 1964

Norman Artabane with wife Lois and children Norman Artabane, Carole Artabane Rosenstein and Nancy Artabane, 1951

Aziz Artabane with wife Anna and children Joseph Artabane, Lucy Artabane Shahum, Helen Artabane Anthony (front), Nellie Artabane Shahum (on lap) and Norman Artabane, circa 1929

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The late Charles J. Kalaha with daughters Teri Kalaha Lyon, Lisa Kalaha Ragnacci and Andrea Kalaha Leschak, circa 1970

Floyd Kocher, with wife Cora, son Gordon and grandson Floyd Kocher, 1936

The late Governor William W. Scranton with former Pennsylvania first lady Mary and daughter Susan, Inaugural Ball, 1963, UPI Photo

Leslie Johnson, with wife Marianne and children Dennis (seated on car), Doug and Dave Johnson, 1962

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Frank Koval with daughter Peg Helveston, 1958

John E. Stelmak Jr., holding his son, John W. Stelmak. Standing is, baby’s grandfather, John E. Stelmak Sr. Seated on right is, baby’s great grandfather, Andrew Stelmak Generation photo taken in 1960.

Paul Ewasko with Dominick Mandarino, with children Donnamarie, Chrissy and Frank, December 1968

wife Ann and son Paul, 1939

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idney R. (Sid) DeSantis resides in Old Forge with his wife, Michelle. He is a graduate of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, New York City and became a licensed funeral director in Pennsylvania in 1975. Sid and his wife have two married sons, Anthony and Nicholas, and have five grandchildren. We recently chatted with Sid about his decades-long career of helping families during their time of loss.

Coping with our own death and that of our loved ones can likely be the hardest concept of our lifetimes. We naturally

Sidney R. DeSantis

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Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc. want to avoid thinking about it. One bit of advice that Sid offers is to read "Have the Talk of a Lifetime," which is available on the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis website.

It helps spell out a person's wishes upon death. “I believe in doing advanced planning with a funeral professional, which can be as simple as giving biographical information, or putting funds away to help cover the cost of future funeral services,” Sid said.

Knowing ahead of time who you wish to entrust with your care and that of your loved ones is beneficial so that, at the time of grief, families are guided through the planning and mourning stages by a trusted funeral professional.This is best done by a one-step-at-a-time process to ensure that all needs and requests can be totally fulfilled.

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“Since I began my career in funeral service, one thing I have observed is that many more families have relocated around the country and even around the world," Sid said. "Widespread families have somewhat influenced how funerals have changed over the years. Some families select limited, same day visitations and services, or just graveside services, and others decide to have a memorial service at a later date. Live streaming of services is also a nice way to accommodate those who cannot travel. We serve a variety of families with vast religious and cultural backgrounds, and many have remained steadfast with their traditional funeral services.”

Most people want to be available to comfort friends and neighbors during

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their time of loss but complications (not limited to a pandemic) sometimes prevent us from being present at funeral services. “I feel it is all the more important, then, to make contact with the family in mourning — preferably in person, but if not, then by a phone call or a written note. This helps both parties and shows respect to those in their great time of need. I also believe that instead of asking a person, "what can I do to help?" it is important to just be active and do something. Often people don't know what they need at a time of loss, so any gesture is significant and appreciated,” Sid noted.

In regard to a “successful funeral service,” Sid says that, “the weather is a matter of which to contend. I always

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tell the families we serve that we pride ourselves with attention to detail, guaranteeing exceptional service, but we cannot change the weather.” He also notes that for a “successful” funeral, “it is very important to learn about both the individual and family so that we can incorporate as many personal and special aspects to the service. Nothing can make the final goodbye hurt any less, but if we can do anything to lessen the burden, we will certainly do our very best.”

Sid says he has been very honored to be able to serve families in their most difficult time with the support of a dedicated staff. "The quote that sits on my desk is, 'Care for the families we serve like a champion today,'" he noted. H

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John Philip Rochon, Ph.D.

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ohn P. Rochon, Scranton native, is a highly accomplished investor and business strategist, philanthropist and researcher. John has a decades long history of building strategic conclusions based upon patented qualitative research methods and quantitative data.

As a young financial architect in his early 40s, he was cited by the Wallstreet Journal as orchestrating one of the most successful leveraged buyouts in history as the CEO of Mary Kay Cosmetics.

He is the founder of several multi-billion dollar companies. His latest venture, M42, applies artificial intelligence to fraud detection in health care benefits and medical costs.

John received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Toronto and his doctorate from a consortium of research universities including, the University of Texas (Dallas); Taras Shevchenko National University, Kiev, Ukraine; Royal Academy of Economics and Technology, Switzerland; WSB University, Poland.

What are the most poignant lessons you have learned about life and business?

I learned that there is a profound difference between ordinary people and extraordinary people and being able to spot the difference is crucial for success. I learned that people do what you pay them to do and not what you ask them to do. So, compensation needs to be calibrated against goals.

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What prompted you to begin your own company?

I had unbounded ideas that would never survive in any bureaucratic ecosystem.

What accomplishments are you particularly proud of?

As a serial entrepreneur I have started or acquired over 350 companies creating over $45B of new wealth for our investors.

What goes into the decision to invest in a company?

Leadership and accurate assumptions about the strengths and weaknesses of a business plan.

What is the most valuable truth you learned from your wide range of education?

At the end of the day family is about the only thing that truly matters except for our faith.

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What do you enjoy most about your work?

What have you learned at your age that you didn’t know a decade ago?

New ideas that provide new ways of generating free cash flow.

That I could be just as relevant today as 10 years ago.

What is an unexpected hurdle you had to face?

What do you think more younger people should learn?

Schadenfreude from unexpected corners of my own “circle of trust.”

All young people will eventually learn that nobody escapes pain in life, but pain leads to memory and memory to learning and learning to knowledge and knowledge to wisdom. So keep in mind that your pain can in due course make you wise, which should be every young person’s ultimate goal. H

What advice do you have for an aspiring businessman or woman?

Believe, always believe in yourself.

Who has inspired you in the realm of business?

Lowell B. Stevens “Beebe.”

What are you most passionate about in your work?

I keep a list of the folks who by associating with my firms have become extremely successful.

What does a typical day look like for you?

4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a lighter load for the evening.

PERSONAL John has been married for 49 years (Golden anniversary to be celebrated this year) to his wife Donna.

Together they have three children and five grandchildren. He enjoys outdoor activities.

Is there an aspect to your work that you find particularly difficult?

I hate to deliver bad news.

Have you had any failures that you learned from?

Several. All because of flawed assumptions.

What made you decide to go into your field of education and work?

Curiosity. Artificial intelligence is challenging every day because we are striving to understand how people think and make decisions by analyzing numbers and words in big data.

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Inspirational Actions From One Generation to the Next Christopher Cook, VP, Commercial Loan Officer The Honesdale National Bank

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orn and raised in Carbondale, PA, Christopher Cook firmly believes that the rearing provided by his parents put strong emphasis on the importance of hard work. To Cook, their actions showcased that the work you put in is a direct reflection of what you get out.

For 40 years, his mother worked the night shift as a nurse and his father worked in a steel foundry in Clarks Summit. Cook recognized that his parents made many sacrifices to make sure that he and his brothers had everything they needed. Today his parents remain his biggest source of inspiration.

“I believe in working hard to get things done,” Cook said. “My hope is that I can inspire some of the younger bankers in our organization to work hard for the company and by doing so they can have a long and successful career.”

Cook began his career with The Honesdale National Bank in 2008 and currently serves as VP, Commercial Loan Officer. Throughout his tenure, he continues to serve as a mentor to other loan officers and a champion of HNB’s mission in his relationships with the bank’s customers and communities.

“One of Chris’s greatest attributes is that he really cares about HNB. He is always willing to help other team members in whatever they need. He is a team player and someone I can count on to always make solid decisions,” said Ron Sebastianelli, SVP, Chief Lending Officer.

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Cook graduated from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in finance. During the course of his banking career, he obtained further certifications from the Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association Banking School, Advanced School of Banking and Commercial Bankers School.

Cook finds that community banking allows him to marry two of his passions. “I have always had an interest in finance and working with people. I work with customers daily to help them achieve their financial goals. It’s a win-win.”

Helping customers establish and work toward their goals encourages Cook to continue to improve himself and his support of customers.

“My hope is that I can inspire some of the younger bankers in our organization to work hard for the company and ... have a long and successful career.”

From the inspiring example of his parents to the satisfaction of witnessing his own community impact, Cook advises others to challenge themselves in their careers and communities.

“Hard work pays off,” he said. “Don’t take shortcuts and always give 110%.”

Cook currently lives in Jermyn, PA, with his wife, Stacey. He enjoys spending time with his daughter, Cortney Bodtmann, son-in-law Phil Bodtmann and grandchildren Nick and Rylie Bodtmann.

The Honesdale National Bank, established in 1836, holds the distinction of being the area’s oldest independent community bank headquartered in Northeastern PA, with offices in Wayne, Pike, Susquehanna, Lackawanna, and Luzerne Counties. The Honesdale National Bank offers personal banking, business banking and wealth solutions. HNB is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender with NMLS ID # 446237. H June 2022

David J. Price

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avid J. Price, age 67, is the Managing Partner and the former CEO/owner of PDQ Print Center. He currently co-owns and operates the company along with a business partner.

Having begun his career with PDQ as a salesperson in 1992, he purchased the company in 1996.

Prior to PDQ, Dave completed a 15 year management career with UPS. Beginning as a driver in 1977 he held various management positions with UPS throughout the U.S. and Canada. He serves on numerous boards including the Scranton Area Foundation. Dave and his wife, Lauren, reside in Clarks Summit.

Which lessons from your corporate experience at UPS did you apply to owning a small business? What lessons from smaller businesses are beneficial for the larger corporate environment?

My corporate experience gave me four key takeaways that have helped me to understand what it takes to run a small business: strong accountability, commitment to the task at hand, management through measurement and, most importantly, people development. Conversely, oftentimes some corporations have a tendency to overlook the importance and value of everyone in the organization because of its size. The most valuable asset that any company can have are its people. It can also be its biggest liability if that fact is ignored.

What made you switch to part-time?

What do you do with time previously allotted to business?

There comes a time in every business leader’s career when he/she needs to take stock of his/her role within the organization. Oftentimes owners think that “this place can’t run without me!” My experience has shown that in some cases, it runs better. I realized that in order for our company to grow and keep moving forward, I needed to inject fresh talent and work to develop, rather than direct people. I still love working with our awesome employees and our wonderful customers. I love being involved in our business and it is fun watch36

ing its growth under the direction of my business partner and CEO, Scott Lynett.

I enjoy this quote:“The trait that makes you successful early on in business is the same trait that will lead to your undoing as you get older. You begin to think you always know better because you’ve become successful; but you fail to recognize the changing landscape around you over the years.”

My new free time, what little there is, is spent golfing and working with many non-profit organizations.

What attributes have you noticed in a younger workforce?

Young people today are terrific. We’re blessed to have so many in our company. They see challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles and they thrive on working collaboratively. Given a task and not micro-managed, young people thrive when given the necessary tools and training. They’re

able to see alternate solutions more readily and can adopt to change quickly and easily; they thrive on embracing new technologies.

To the contrary, as an older person I sometimes fear that they get so caught up in the technology of Zoom meetings, webinars, podcasts and the like that they miss the true value of human interaction. For me, the true enjoyment of being involved in my business has been the relationships I’ve been fortunate to nurture.

How does age diversity affect your company’s culture?

We have a very wide degree of diversity; it’s the best of all worlds. Several employees have been with us for well over 25 years and conversely, several are with us less than five years. This fact makes a company stronger as people have an opportunity to learn from each other based on individual life experiences. A team that helps each other grow, where everyone is open to learning, goes a long way to improve company culture.

What fact about the Scranton Area Foundation would you like readers to know?

I’m in my fourth year of service on the board of governors of this foundation. I currently serve as the treasurer and I am the chairman of the investment committee and the finance committee. The foundation has such a positive impact on this community through their funding of charitable causes and non-profit organizations. With nearly $60 million of assets, its impact is tremendous. I think if more people understood that they could establish a fund in their name to act as a living legacy, regardless of any amount of money they possess, they would be amazed to see the impact they could make individually in the lives of others in our community.

How did earning your Eagle Scout impact your life?

I owe a tremendous debt to scouting. Nothing has done more to shape me than scouting and earning the privilege of being an Eagle Scout.

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as a result of scouting. It wasn’t until I became older that I understood the impact those early experiences taught me. Scouting continues to be the largest youth serving organization in the U.S. I would encourage any young person to embrace it. I am proud to have been a past president of their council and I currently serve on their board.

Sum up your experience of serving on so many non-profit boards:

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A team that helps each other grow, where everyone is open to learning, goes a long way to improve company culture.

I’ve been so enriched by being a member of so many diverse boards. Having had the opportunity to meet, lead and work with so many wonderful and notable civic leaders has been a true pleasure and honor. It’s inspiring and reassuring to know that there are so many high profile, caring leaders in our community who consider it their civic duty to simply serve others through their individual talents and skills. I’ve long believed, and I’ve witnessed in others, the mindset that “to whom much is given, much is expected.”

What is on your bucket list?

I would like to do consulting work and perhaps even teach as an adjunct professor. Additionally, I will begin work to set up a foundation in my parents’ name which will act to perpetuate funding for charitable causes such as Down Syndrome. On my personal list, I would like to learn to play the piano, improve my golf game and drum skills and enjoy life! I love living in this region for the seasons and the fact that is my home. What makes it unique is the network of support we maintain for each other. I would venture to say that there is no area in the U.S. that cares more for each other more than here.

However, relaxing in a lounge chair, poolside in Florida during the winter season might be a second choice. H

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Matt Slocum Slocum Law Scranton attorney Matt Slocum, age 45, has an interesting perspective on the “age and wisdom” theories. Marking 20 years since passing the bar, he reflects on the law experience that he acquired during the past two decades while considering, with great anticipation, future opportunities. “I’m a life-long learner.

I look at my parents who are going strong well into their 70s and am excited about future opportunities,” Matt commented.

Matt is a Scranton native, born and bred in its Green Ridge section. A fine example of the Scranton Public School system, he began his education at Robert Morris Elementary, continuing to East Scranton Middle School (which proved to be serendipitous) and becoming a member of the first graduating class of the newly built Scranton High School in 1995. “I had a great group of friends who chose to attend Scranton High. Although I did well on entrance exams of private schools, I decided to stay with my friends.” Matt took several honors and AP classes at Scranton High and had a great experience playing football.

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Following high school, he was accepted at Franklin and Marshall College where he graduated with a double major (history and business administration.) Upon the advice of his mother, Judy Fedor, a retired Dunmore teacher and current piano instructor, he decided to attend law school. “I didn’t have a burning desire to be a lawyer at the time, but my mother knew that if I didn’t continue my education right away, I probably wouldn’t go back. Law school seemed like a smart choice,” he recalls. Once again, friends heading to New York City influenced his decision. Matt was accepted to Hofstra University Law School, where his activities included a National Trial Law competition. New York City provided great cultural and business opportunities as he lived in Queens and Manhattan and lived life in all five boroughs.

But, Matt’s story remains a Scranton success story. On a Labor Day Weekend visit back to Scranton following his first year of law school, Matt was at the (former) Farley’s Restaurant

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when his eye caught the sight of a middle school classmate, Arianne Naismith who would later become his wife and law partner.

Matt received his Juris Doctor degree in 2002 and realized that his passion for trial law could not be denied. “It was an itch that had been scratched,” he quipped. He realized that to be successful in trial law was different than in previous generations. “I knew it would be harder to get the immediate trial law experience that I sought. The courts were and are even more so today, clogged; as time goes by fewer and fewer cases go to trial.” He went to work at one of the nation’s largest trial law firms in Philadelphia, Saltz, Mongeluzzi & Bendesky. Famed attorney James E. Beasley, for whom Temple University School of Law is named, encouraged Matt to return to school for an additional degree, a Masters of Laws (LL.M) in Trial Advocacy, which he received from Temple in 2005. “This experience was one of the best that I could have received nationally. The school provided trial experience with jurors, expert witnesses, judges, etc. everything that expertly prepared me for court.”

After significant national experience, Matt and Arianne returned to Scranton where they knew they would want to raise their children surrounded by family, lakes and the outdoor experiences that they cherish.

After working with Judge Trish Corbett (Lackawanna County’s first female judge) and larger regional law firms, Matt knew that his personality and business background would lead him to

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become an entrepreneur and open his own practice.

So Matt opened the Slocum Firm in 2009, with a legal pad and laptop on his dining room table. He had great experience, but how would he market himself? When he came to Scranton, the bigger established firms were blasting ads on television and billboards.

Matt didn’t have the budget for big campaigns, so he decided to do what not many other law firms were doing at the time: website marketing. He knew that his tech knowledge could help him raise awareness of his expertise with personal injury and trial law. It worked well.

Today Matt and the Slocum Firm’s

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seeking out cases where the protection of clients’ rights has a compounding impact, not just on the individual but on the surrounding community. Evident of this goal, he was appointed to the Tronox Tort Claim Trust Advisory Committee where he oversees the distribution of $5.15 billion dollars in damages to the citizens of the region. He considers himself most successful when he significantly changes people’s lives for the better.

Matt may be a great example of an older generation of lawyers meeting the new. “Our office doesn’t look like a traditional law firm with bookcases and staff

attorneys dressed in suits; it resembles more of a tech office… and unless I’m in court, you’ll likely see me in jeans.” But his passion for wanting to be the best in his field is more than old school. It’s a successful merger of the best of two generations of practicing law.

Personal When he is not practicing law, you can find Matt with his wife and kids, Madeline and Levi, in the great outdoors. On their 45-acre playground in the country they call home, the Slocums ice skate in the winter and hike in the summer. Matt and his family enjoy camping at Salt Springs State Park in Susquehanna County. The Slocums also enjoy spending time with family at Lake Winola, Lake Wallenpaupack and Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania. H

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Kenneth Long, M.B.A. Interim President of East Stroudsburg University lowering costs and increasing access to health care by partnering with a regional medical center; conducting the university’s first academic space utilization study; upgrading athletic facilities and coordinating the construction of new student housing, a counseling center and a testing center.

Previous to his employment at ESU, he held positions at Kutztown and Cheyney universities. Prior to joining the State System, Long held positions at the University of Toledo and DeVry University.

Long earned his bachelor’s degree in math and political science from Drew University in Madison, N.J. and an M.B.A. from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. He has experience teaching college courses in business administra-

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enneth Long, M.B.A. brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education to his position of Interim President of East Stroudsburg University (ESU).

Prior to his appointment, Long served as the university’s chief administrative, financial and operations officer. Among his many accomplishments at ESU, he has been responsible for: stabilizing the university’s financial condition;

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wisdom and knowledge to succeed in life. In your life, what is something that was only learned through time and experience?

Certainly the job of university president is a job that you perform better through hands-on experience. Despite having more than 30 years of higher education administrative experience and working very closely with our previous president, there is so much more to being a university president. Even after nearly two years in this role, almost daily there are situations that I am confronted with for the first time.

How would you sum up your experience as an undergraduate student at Drew University?

There is so much I learned that I carry with me to this day. Having lost my father when I was 8 years old, I had to learn at a very young age the importance of responsibility and accountability. When I arrived at Drew, I no longer had the safety net of my family, particularly my mother, to guide me.

Going from a major metropolitan city to a sparse suburban town (both in New Jersey) required a little adjusting. I think the greatest lesson I learned and am able to share is to be present in every situation. Some of the best advice and lessons learned are taught by listening to what

“The job of university president is a job that you perform better through hands-on experience.” tion, financial accounting and managerial accounting and has made presentations at numerous regional and national meetings and conferences.

He is married to Evelyn and has three daughters, Alysha, Peyton and Taylor.

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others have to share and carefully observing what takes place around you.

What unique point about ESU should Happenings’ readers know?

We have one of the most diverse student populations with a little more than half of our students identified as White and slightly less than half identified as Black, Hispanic or Native American.

Along with having one of the lowest college tuition rates in the region, ESU also offers merit and need-based scholarship opportunities to Pennsylvania residents, first generation students, transfer students and out-of-state students from contiguous states.

ESU places an emphasis in providing an array of academic programs to meet the current and future workforce needs of the state and region, such as: teacher education; hotel, restaurant & tourism management; environmental studies and nursing.

How do you personally hope to inspire the ESU students?

By being present, listening to their challenges and helping them to achieve success in their studies and in life. I will continue to work with my colleagues at ESU and throughout the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, as well as with our legislators, to keep the price of a college degree affordable and accessible while also raising the value of each degree by constantly refining our academic programs to be relatable within today’s job market.

What do you enjoy most about this region?

Three things really stand out.

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also a short drive away from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the Appalachian Trail and other opportunities for recreational fun. Secondly, we have a unique proximity to New York City and Philadelphia that provides convenient access to students for internship, career and social opportunities. Finally, the region is recognized by many for the innovation taking place within our area. The Pocono’s four-county region has a higher per capita personal income growth than the state and nation in the last 10 years; we have more competitive housing in terms of percent of median housing value to median household income when compared to the state and nation and our employment in arts, entertainment and recreation is more than double the state and national rates.

What else should readers know about ESU? ESU is the only four-year public higher education institution in our region. Our goal is to provide accessible, affordable and quality academic programs to meet the needs of our community. For example, more than 800 teachers, principals and superintendents in our region received their education from ESU. Other exciting educational opportunities are:

multi-medium, multi-color Stratasys J750 3D printer.

• Studying wildlife forensics and tick testing in the Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute.

• Discovering the emerging world of digital media technologies and esports.

• Learning the many facets of communication sciences and disorders, and gaining hands-on experience with patients in the Speech and Hearing Center.

• Becoming a “game-changing” entrepreneur with the support of ESU’s Warrior Launchpad program within the University’s Business Accelerator.

What is your most important message for your children?

I have three wonderful daughters, each with similar but unique skills or interests. I want them to know that I love spending time with them and playing an active role in their lives. I also want to thank them for all of the “lessons” they continue to teach me, everything from which social media platforms are most popular to what is happening in the worlds of dance, music, pop culture and technology. These “lessons” actually make me more relatable in my interactions with others, particularly the students at ESU. H

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Cornelio Catena, FACHE, Named President, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono ehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) recently announced Cornelio Catena, FACHE, as the new president of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono, in East Stroudsburg, Pa.

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Catena has a long and diverse history of proven success in health care leadership.

He began his career as an administrative resident and worked his way up through the ranks at various hospitals across the country, becoming an associate executive director and eventually chief operating officer. He then was given the opportunity to work abroad in Italy, where he was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rome American Hospital. Catena eventually returned to the United States, serving as a hospital CEO for Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. and then Health Management Associates Inc., before transitioning to CHS. Examples of his professional accomplishments are numerous. As CEO for Amsterdam Memorial Health Care System, he led the improvement in patient satisfaction scores from the 13th to 84th percentile in 12 months. At Easton Hospital, he directed the In addition to strategic planning Catena, new leadof a $45 million ership at LVH– facility upgrade, Pocono also renovation and includes Kim expansion projJordan, DNP, MHA ect, and led the as Chief Operating planning for the Officer, and development of Michele Roberts, an outpatient MSN as Vice health campus. At Wyoming Valley Health President of Patient Care Services.

Care System, he oversaw the construction of “We are excited to see the LVHN leadership a new $50 million emergency department team grow even stronger,” says John Pierro, and cardiovascular institute as well as a $39 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating million investment in a new critical care Officer of LVHN. “I am confident that all of our tower. Catena received a Master of Science in new leaders at LVH–Pocono have the skills and Hospital and Health Services Administration experience to improve the health and wellat The Ohio State University. He earned a being of the Pocono community.” Visit bachelor’s degree in zoology from University LVHN.org/Pocono. H of Vermont.

“I am confident that all of our new leaders at LVH-Pocono have the skills and experience to improve the health and well-being of the Pocono community.”

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har Maroni, who owns Char & Company along with her husband John, always knew that she wanted to own her own business. She graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor’s degree in business. A native of Exeter, she owned a tanning salon in Avoca prior to opening Char & Company in West Pittston.“When I saw the property in West Pittston go for sale I saw an opportunity to expand my business into a full service salon.”

According to Char, maintaining a business for two decades requires you to identify new trends and adapt to changing ones. “In the beauty business we see clients at all different stages in their lives. We may see them for their first highlight, high school graduation, college graduation, marriage, birth of children and many other milestones. We also see them in their

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final days when it’s time to say goodbye. Some say we are crazy to own a business, but I think that maybe it’s the crazy ones who can change the world, one happy client at a time,” she said.

Regarding the process of aging Char commented that, “even though we are getting older we still may feel like we’ve never changed. The mirror may reveal signs of aging that we would like to stop. Some may argue that aging is more acceptable for men than women, but many men want to stop the aging clock as well. The most requested treatment for men is the Procell scalp micro channeling procedure. The growth phase of the hair cycle gets shorter and shorter as we age, resulting in hair loss and thinning. Hair signal boosters help turn follicles back on to start growing again by waking up those dormant hair follicles.”

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Char believes we all want to look and feel great as we age. “People are looking to find other avenues to look younger; ways to activate our body’s natural regenerative ability rather than utilizing destructive and inflammatory techniques. We offer treatments that are more enjoyable with virtually nonexistent downtime.”

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Tunkhannock Founder’s Day

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he 2022 celebration of Tunkhannock’s Founder’s Day will welcome an exciting assortment of artisans and crafters, along with new and old food vendors, music and entertainment. The planning committee is pulling together activities that celebrate Tunkhannock traditions.

The annual celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. also highlights area businesses.

Visitors to Tunkhannock can tour the Classic Car Show at Sherwood Chevrolet and Model A Day at Tunkhannock Ford. Tunkhannock’s specialty shops and restaurants will also welcome visitors. Top the evening off with Shakespeare in the Park at Riverside Park. The day-long event is organized by the Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association. (TBPA) A wide array of unique vendors will offer metal crafts, art, fabric crafts, woodworking, specialty food items, jewelry, home décor and photography, among others.

Several non-profit and service groups are also taking advantage of the great atmosphere to provide information.

The office for the Wyoming County Press Examiner will serve as a welcome center where visitors can stop for information. The Dietrich Theater will host a variety of activities including the traditional sale of Strawberry Short Cake and basket raffles.

The Kitson Arts Alliance is working with TBPA to organize music at three locations throughout the town. Lineups include the

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full band The Sorters, Dave Brown, The Dishonest Fiddlers, JP Williams Blues Band and others.

The T-Town Twirlers will perform from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Tioga and Pine. The Dietrich Theater will host “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” at Riverside Park at 7 p.m. The free production is performed by the Gamut Theatre Group and sponsored by The Overlook Foundation. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the outdoor production.

Tioga Street will be closed to traffic from Warren to McCord Streets, allowing visitors better access to the car shows near the Sherwood and Ford dealerships. Two shuttle and parking areas will be available. Directional signage for each location will be indicated.

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in grad school at the University of Michigan. Lauren is the daughter of Dr. Stephen and Margo Opsasnick of Scranton, and Edward, a native of Michigan, is the son of Lawrence and Josephine Rogers. After dating for over a year, the couple moved to Chicago where Lauren had secured a job.

The couple became engaged in their apartment before the Christmas holidays. They had dinner reservations and plans to attend a Christmas lights show at the Chicago Zoo. However Eddie wasn’t able to wait until the evening so he ended up proposing prematurely. “He got down on one knee…it was a very sweet and special memory,” Lauren recalled. The moment involved a gift given to Eddie by his late grandmother with whom he had shared a very close bond.

The pandemic postponed the couples’ wedding celebration plans but they were finally able to set a date for July 24, 2021.

The marriage ceremony took place at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton with some familiar faces from Lauren’s high school, Scranton Prep. “Fr. A.J. Rizzo was the celebrant and gave an incredible homily filled with so many personal touches,” Lauren said. In addition, Sheila Zeleniak, Lauren’s former basketball coach at Prep, was the service minister.

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The couple’s wedding reception was held at the Glenmaura National Golf Club. “Our wedding was the first event that many people attended in over two years so we felt everyone would feel more comfortable with an outdoor setting. “The location worked out exquisitely, with Posh Floral doing elegant work. The couple had an eightpiece band from Philadelphia who played a great mix of music that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. “My parents surprised us with fireworks in the evening that just was the perfect highlight of a beautiful summer’s night celebration,” Lauren said.

The couple currently resides in Michigan, where Lauren is back at the University of Michigan for her doctorate. She is currently employed as a statistician at Northwestern University. Lauren received an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Boston College. Eddie attended Michigan State for both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting.

He works in financial consulting.

The couple took a mini honeymoon to Lake Tahoe and have re-booked their originally planned honeymoon to Italy where they will now celebrate their one year anniversary.

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The Wright Center’s North Pocono Practice

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hile driving in her rural community, Amanda Turoni, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, began noticing empty sites in Northeast Pennsylvania where doctor’s offices once stood and grew concerned about an apparent decline in the availability of nearby primary care.

Turoni, a board-certified nurse practitioner, soon began a quest, seeking a solution that would keep high-quality health care close at hand for her immediate neighbors and others in the North Pocono School District.

She dug into local demographics to demonstrate the community’s need. She talked with health care professionals and leaders of an area food pantry. She even surveyed families in the school district.

Turoni summarized her findings and presented them to the top executives at The Wright Center for Community Health – pitching a plan to launch a small practice about 12 miles southeast of downtown Scranton.

The Wright Center evaluated Turoni’s proposal and her passion to serve. She received the green light.

medical practice, contains six exam rooms and a dedicated sick patient examination room with a separate entrance. Turoni, who will treat patients there four days per week, considers the expansion part of The Wright Center’s natural “branching out” to better serve the region’s residents, especially those in rural and underserved areas.

“I don’t want to tell a patient who is sick in the middle of winter that they need to drive to a clinic in Scranton or Jermyn.”

“I want to help my community,” says Turoni, 29, who during her short career has pursued advanced nursing degrees, culminating in a Doctor of Nursing Practice. “I don’t want to tell a patient who is sick in the middle of winter that they need to drive to a clinic in Scranton or Jermyn.”

The North Pocono Practice is the ninth clinic operated by The Wright Center for Community Health, joining sites in Clarks Summit, Hawley, Jermyn, Kingston, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Each practice is open to new patients of all income levels.

The new clinic, located in a Covington Township building that formerly housed another

“Our intent has been to establish primary care practices in locations where large numbers of

residents previously had lacked access to high-quality, affordable, non-discriminatory care,” says Dr. Jignesh Sheth, The Wright Center’s chief medical officer. “Amanda’s proposal fit within our strategy and matched our mission.”

The Wright Center received designation in mid-2019 as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, reflecting its steadfast commitment to serve vulnerable populations and eliminate common barriers to health care such as expense and transportation.

For certain residents in the North Pocono territory, Turoni says, the main obstacle to receiving timely care is a lack of locally based providers. “Many area residents have recently lost their primary care because physicians relocated outside the immediate area or are retiring,” she says. “So, the issue of accessibility is a big thing; if there’s not a doctor close to them, they’re not going to go. Yet they need the care.”

The new clinic supplies primary and preventive care services, covering the life span from pediatrics to geriatrics. It serves a patient population that especially can benefit from chronic care management of issues such as hypertension and diabetes.

Turoni envisions the clinic as a community hub, helping patients and non-patients alike.

“If you want to establish care with us and become a patient who is seen here regularly, you can,” she says. “But if not, we can help you out in a pinch, too. We love our patients, but we’re not exclusive to them. If the broader community needs our assistance, we will respond.”

Turoni, a Spring Brook Township resident and two-year employee of The Wright Center, previously worked in the emergency department of Geisinger

Community Medical Center in Scranton.

She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2019 from Misericordia University.

The Taylor native is a 2011 graduate of Riverside High School, where she first exhibited a tendency to set a goal and methodically pursue it.

A former head cheerleader, she decided as a high school senior to invite all of the district’s past head cheerleaders, or “Miss Vikings,” to a season-ending dance recital. She scoured yearbooks, then contacted the women through mutual acquaintances and via Facebook, ultimately welcoming about a dozen women on stage, including grads from the early 1990s.

Turoni showed a similar determination while researching and advocating for the viability of a North Pocono Practice. In this case, however, there was more on the line than school pride and nostalgia."The community needs it," she says.

The new Wright Center for Community Health North Pocono Practice is located in the North Pocono 502 Professional Plaza at 260 Daleville Highway.

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Susquehanna Hometown Days July 13, 14, 15 & 16 • Downtown, Erie Blvd.

Carnival provided by Huey’s Amusements 6 p.m. Nightly • Food, Fun & Music for Everyone Wednesday, July 13 (Wristband Night) Live music by: “Carolina Moonlight” 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 14 (Wristband Night) Live music by: “Availables” 7 p.m.

Friday, July15 Live music by: “The Look” 7 p.m.

Parade 6 p.m.

Line-up at 6 p.m. Susquehanna High School • Trophies awarded to fire departments Money awarded to floats & walking groups 1st Place $100 • 2nd Place $50 • 3rd Place $25 Bands sponsored in part by Peoples Security

Saturday, July 16 Live music by: “Tangerine Dreams” 7 p.m. **8 a.m.- 5K Run/Walk @ Susquehanna Community High School

Large Firework Display

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Shakespeare in the Park

SUMMER EVENTS IN THE NORTHERN POCONO MOUNTAINS June 11th ~ Arts & Crafts Fair Bingham Park Downtown Hawley

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July 4th ~Lake Wallenpaupack Fireworks Aug. 26th-28th ~ Wally Lake Fest WallyLakeFest.com

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WILDFLOWER MUSIC FESTIVAL An outdoor festival located at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, 55 Suydam Dr. Hawley, PA (just off of Long Ridge Road, White Mills, PA between Honesdale & Hawley)

DAVID OSTWALD’S LOUIS ARMSTRONG ETERNITY BAND Saturday, July 2

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B-STREET BAND Tribute to “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen Saturday, July 23

ince 1980, the nearly 600-acre grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary have preserved the natural beauty and wildlife of northeastern Pennsylvania. During the summer months, the tranquil Sanctuary gives life to the Wildflower Music Festival. This annual outdoor music festival brings the finest musicians to the area, performing classical, jazz, folk, bluegrass and chamber repertoires. There is no better place to be on a Saturday evening than under the majestic pines, listening to quality music while enjoying a picnic supper and glass of wine. Miles of well-maintained walking trails clear the mind and refresh the soul. In 1980, the DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc., was formed to further natural history, conservation, artistic and cultural education and to serve the people as an agency for popular enlightenment, cultural improvement and scientific progress, recognizing through its programs the essential relationship among the natural, artistic and historic elements of the area. H

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Keystone State Bluegrass Saturday, July 16

THE IDOL KINGS Tribute to Journey & John Mellencamp Thursday, July 28

VANESSA COLLIER

Blues and Soul... Saxophonist, Singer & Songwriter Phenom!

Saturday, July 30

JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE BACK HOME AGAIN Tom Becker, formerly of New Christy Minstrels Saturday , August 6

TONY SANDS’ RAT PACK Together Again!

Saturday, August 13

$26 ADULTS / $13 CHILDREN Gate opens 5:00 pm -Concert begins 6:00 pm IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, PERFORMANCES MAY BE IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WALLENPAUPACK HIGH SCHOOL, HAWLEY, PA (NO FOOD OR DRINK INSIDE)

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Tiffany Schemitz Dzwieleski Wayne Bank Wayne County Mortgage Loan Originator ewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that Tiffany Schemitz Dzwieleski has joined the bank as a mortgage loan originator. Tiffany will be working out of the bank’s corporate office in Honesdale to serve the needs of home buyers across the region.

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Tiffany previously served as a board member of the Honesdale Area Jaycees and was a founding board member of the Wayne Highlands Little League. She resides in Beach Lake with her husband, Frank, and rescue dog and cat. Tiffany is passionate about helping people and enjoys getting to know her clients and sharing in the joy they feel in purchasing a home.

According to Mr. Critelli, “Tiffany is a great addition to our mortgage origination team. With a strong understanding of the local market and deep roots in the community, she will work with customers to help them achieve their dreams of home ownership.”

Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 30 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York State, including those offices operating under the Bank of Cooperstown and Bank of the Finger Lakes brands. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol— NWFL. H

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GREAT OUTDOOR FUN! Over 120 Kinds of Animals Hand-Feed Giraffe & Lory Parrots Fossil Hunts & Dino Dig Petting Zoo and Turtle Town

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WCAA ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR 2022

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he 19th annual Wayne County Arts Alliance Artists’ Tour will be held July 15, 16 and 17 at studios around Wayne County and at The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St. Honesdale.

The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

gives the public a rare opportunity to visit with professional artists who call this area home. Meet the artists, discuss their philosophies, inspiration and working techniques while viewing their most recent collections of artwork. If you see something you want to own, take advantage of the artists’ studio pricing. H

The tour provides an opportunity to meet Wayne County's established and emerging artists in their studios. Paintings, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, collage, photography and more original artwork are included.

Begin your tour at the organization’s headquarters at The Cooperage Project and sample art from each talented tour artist. Speak with docents to help plan your tour; visit one or all 24 locations. Artists include: Larry Wildenstein, Bill Westmoreland, Sally Talaga, Kevin Storms, James Spencer, Pam Sloan, Ellen Silberlicht, Andrea Jasmine Schwenk, Trix Render, Matt Povse, Paul Plumadore, Nancy Palubniak, Sue Mickley, Bozena Janiszewski, David Harvey, Lisa Glover, Stephen Geldman, Sue Stephan Foster, Denis Folz, Elaine Flynn, Jerry DeCrotie, Thomas Colbert, Phyllis Chekenian, Elizabeth Castellano, Barbara Carpenito, Berton Bullis and Susan Cottle Alberto.

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Wallenpaupack Creek. The 1,280-foot-long dam, powerhouse and flow line carry lake water to the hydroelectric station. Water from the bottom of the lake travels up the flow line, a large pipe that spans 3.5 miles. The water powers turbines at the station, generating enough energy to sustain approximately 35,000 homes. Construction of the dam also created Lake Wallenpaupack. Encompassing 5,700 acres, it is one of the largest man-made lakes in Pennsylvania. Lake Wallenpaupack has 52 miles of shoreline. H

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ake Wallenpaupack, enjoyed by thousands today, did not exist until construction of the dam and hydroelectric power station in 1926. In the early 1900s, engineers recognized the value of placing a dam across

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Beyond the Hill: A Tour of Our Favorite Places

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oin the Lackawanna Historical Society for a sneak peek behind garden gates and around the construction tape in four Scranton neighborhoods! The Society will be partnering with The Greenhouse Project to present “Beyond the Hill: A Tour of Our Favorite Places and Plantings” on Sunday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants can follow a selfguided tour; limited space is also available on a guided trolley tour.

The Beyond the Hill tour provides an opportunity to learn about the history of city neighborhoods, get a glimpse of ongoing redevelopment projects and little-known gems, and explore private gardens. The tour will include stops in four Scranton neighborhoods- East Mountain, Nay Aug Park, North Scranton, and Downtown.

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Village (former Scranton Lace complex) and the former Parodi Cigar Company, tour the Tripp House and the Marine Corps League Museum, see a special exhibit of original garden plans from Frederick Law Olmstead at the Albright Memorial Library, and get their fill of green spaces at Sweeney’s Beach, the Memorial Rose Garden in nay Aug Park, and duck behind the gates to see three private gardens on East Mountain. A tour book and map with a suggested driving route will be provided. Guests are advised to allow four hours to complete this expanded tour.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door for the tour; a limited number of $45 tickets are available for a guided trolley bus tour. Advance tickets are available at Nada & Company, 1440 Capouse Avenue; Mansour’s Market, 969 Prescott Avenue; the Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Avenue; and at the Lackawanna Historical Society. Purchase tickets online at: https://lackHappeningsPA.com

awanna-historical-society.ticketleap.com/admin/events/beyo nd-the-hill. Tickets the day of the tour are only sold at the Lackawanna Historical Society; day-of ticket sales will close at 1 p.m.

For more information about the program or to purchase tickets, contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-3443841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.

Founded in 1886 as the Lackawanna Institute of History and Science, the Lackawanna Historical Society provides the community with a record of local history through its museum and library collections, exhibits and programs. In 1942, from the bequest of George H. Catlin the Society established its permanent home at Catlin’s 1912 residence, located at 232 Monroe Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1965 Lackawanna County designated the Lackawanna Historical Society as the official county historical society and the Society continues to serve the county as a center for local history resources. H June 2022

Sunday, June 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Follow a self-guided tour; limited space is also available on a guided trolley Learn about the history of city neighborhoods, Get a glimpse of ongoing redevelopment projects and explore private gardens.

Tour includes neighborhoods in East Mountain, Nay Aug Park, North Scranton and Downtown Scranton.

Get a sneak peek at ongoing progress at the Laceworks Village (former Scranton Lace complex) and the former Parodi Cigar Company, tour the Tripp House and the Marine Corps League Museum, see a special exhibit of original garden plans from Frederick Law Olmstead at the Albright Memorial Library, and visit green spaces at Sweeney’s Beach, the Memorial Rose Garden and The Greenhouse Project in Nay Aug Park, and three private gardens on East Mountain.

Tickets: $25 in advance or $30 at the door for the tour; a limited number of $45 tickets are available for a guided trolley bus tour. Purchase tickets online at: http://www.lackawannahistory.org/Beyond theHill.html.

Purchase advance tickets: at NADA & CO • Mansour’s Market The Greenhouse Project Duffy Accessories and the Lackawanna Historical Society.

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Back Mountain Memorial Library Celebrates the "Spirit of the 76th"

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he 76th Annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction will be held July 7, 8, 9 and 10 on the library grounds in Dallas, PA. The event features a live nightly auction with both antiques and new goods, traditional summertime foods, creations by regional artisans, children's games, collectibles, handcrafted items and a huge “Odds and Ends” flea market.

The auction is a wonderful family-oriented event that brings the entire Back Mountain community together for a very special weekend.

Practically everything has gone “over the block” during the past 76 years. The founding of the Back Mountain Memorial Library began in 1945. The original inspiration to serve all towns “back of the mountain” found great

community support. The “Memorial” in the name of the Library was a tribute to the soldiers; Back Mountain residents were determined that the soldiers’ sacrifices would be remembered.

Post-war Back Mountain was still very rural—a rolling landscape of farms, orchards, woodlots. Dallas was a modest sized town with a small shopping district.

Shavertown and Trucksville boasted some stores, but Harvey’s Lake was still just a collection of summer cottages.

Therefore, the fundraiser

was originally advertised primarily as a livestock auction. An antiques committee was also formed.

Several national publications spread the fame of the auction, and buyers came from across the Northeast U.S. From its inception, the event’s success depended

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on volunteers’ time, enthusiasm, creativity and hard labor. Beginning in 1947 organizers formed “telephone squads” and launched letter-writing campaigns to solicit donations. They compiled lists of

Now, 76 years later, every success comes through the efforts of volunteers.

Back Mountain Memorial Library Celebrates the

“Spirit of the 76th” 76th Annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction

July 7–10

women in each of the Back Mountain communities who would support the mission, pass the word, rally support from local clubs and organizations, and built momentum among businesses and farmers. Now, 76 years later, every success comes through the efforts of volunteers.

Bidding begins at 6:30 p.m.

Library grounds in Dallas • A live nightly auction with both antique and new goods • Traditional summer-time foods • Creations by regional artisans • Children’s games • Collectibles • Hand-crafted items and a huge “Odds and Ends” flea market ice Shuttle serv . from p.m begins at 4 Shopping Country Club Dallas Center in p.

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NEPA Yoga Festival Montage Mountain The 9th NEPA Yoga Festival will take place June 11-12, 2022, at Montage Mountain. The event was created to bring awareness to the many small businesses that support health and wellness throughout the tri-state area.

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lunches. Unique local vendors and artists will be selling a wide selection of goods, holistic services and healthy food options.

From novice to master, youthful to mature, the event has been designed for all ages. Organizers encourage attendees to foster a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally, and to “…cleanse your heart and recreate your best self!”

Keep abreast of event details by following on Facebook. Tickets can be purchased through EventBrite.

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Annual Wayne County Art and Antique Show and Sale

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eturning July 9 and 10, the Annual Wayne County Art and Antique Show will be held at the Wayne Highlands Middle School, 482 Grove Street, Honesdale, PA. Find artworks from local artisans in a variety of mediums as well as a wide array of antiques and collectibles. An on-site appraiser will evaluate your treasures for an additional fee per item with a limit of five items per person. Women's club members will provide refreshments for sale

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including our famous pies. All proceeds from this show benefit local organizations, charities and scholarships awarded to local graduating high school seniors. Hours are July 9 from 10-5 and July 10 from 10-4.

Admission is $6 per person or $5 per person with a copy of our advertising, either printed or digital. Visit the Facebook page: Women's Club of Honesdale or www.womensclubofhonesdale.com. H

The Women’s Club of Honesdale presents 58th ANNUAL

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at The Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Ann

July 17-26 SHOW & SALE

July 9 & 10 Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

50 Dealers & Local Artists On-Site Appraisals On-Site Demonstrations

"Come Pray With Us"at Saint Ann's Shrine Basilica in observance of the annual Feast of Saint Ann Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1233 Saint Ann Street, Scranton, PA 18504 www.stannsmonasterybasilica.org

$6 per person • with card $5 Wayne Highlands Middle School • 482 Grove St., Honesdale, PA

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Summer Fun COSTA’S FAMILY FUN PARK Offering go-karts, water slides, laser tag, mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cages and more. Fun for the whole family! Our snack bar features family favorites and Hershey’s hand-dipped ice cream. Open daily midJune–Labor Day and weekends Spring and Fall. Route 6 Hawley. 570-226-8585. www.costasfamilyfunpark.com

LAHEY FAMILY FUN PARK New top of the line arcade, a new fleet of bumper boats and all new go-karts! Putt through waterfalls on the massive 36 hole mini-golf course, speed under bridges on the 1/4 mile go-kart track, hit balls in the multi-speed batting cages or splash around on the bumper boats. So many ways to have a blast!

570-586-5699 LaheyFunPark.com

MANNING FARM DAIRY

A small family-run farm bringing the freshest and best tasting homemade ice cream and milk to the people of Northeast PA. We grow the crops that our cows like to eat, since happy cows are productive cows. Milk is bottled and ice cream made on the farm and delivered to our stores daily.

Manning Road, Dalton. 570-563-1702

SUSQUEHANNA KAYAK & CANOE RENTALS Now 2 locations. Lake paddling with hourly rentals of kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, SUP’s, and Jon boats, no reservations required.

Mt. Olivet Rd., Wyoming, Pa. at Frances Slocum State Park. Also at 119 Krafty Rd. Falls, Pa., Susquehanna River offers daily, weekly, and overnight kayak, canoe & tube rentals with camping. Join one of our events or take your own trip, reservations required. Www.kayak the river.com or follow us on FB. Frances Slocum: (570)687-0172 Susquehanna River: (570)388-6107 WALLENPAUPACK SCENIC BOAT TOUR & BOAT RENTAL

Take a scenic boat tour on one of our passenger pontoon boats or rent a pontoon boat, kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP). For rates, times and reservations visit our website. Open daily. Located at the Lake Wallenpaupack Observation Dike, 2487 Route 6, Hawley PA. Call 570-226-3293 or visit www.wallenpaupackboattour.com

WHERE TO CAMP KEEN LAKE CAMPING AND COTTAGE RESORT Find your “ahhh moments!” Swim! Fish! Camp!

Glamp! Visit our family-owned resort on a 90-acre lake. Breathe fresh air. Restore your soul. It’s always a good time to gather at the lake! 155 Keen Lake Rd., Waymart.

570-488-6161 camping@keenlake.com LEDGEDALE CAMPGROUND & MARINA Located on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack.

We offer seasonal and daily sites, kayak rentals and have a camp store. We also have a boat launch and picnic area with view of the lake!

153 Ledgedale Road, Greentown, PA 570-689-2181, wwwledgedalerecarea.com SHORE FOREST CAMPGROUND Campers call it their “happy place.” Perfect for a weekend getaway. Pool is heated, fish are jumping and the kids are having fun.

See why everyone says SFC is their favorite local campground. Rt. 11 in Hop Bottom.

Shoreforestcampground.com, shoreforest@gmail.com. 570-289-4666

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Country Inns and B&Bs KEUKA LAKESIDE INN Hammondsport’s exclusive lakefront accommodations on the shores of Keuka Lake. This Inn offers 17 comfortable rooms and spectacular views with an on-site boat launch and docking available. Find us on Facebook and at 24 Water St., Hammondsport, NY 14840.

(607) 569-2600, www.keukalakesideinn.com

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SCOTT GREENS GOLF CLUB Challenging nine hole golf and teaching facility in Scott Twp. Home of “A Swing for Life” Golf Academy featuring Teaching Professional Scotty McAlarney, a “Top 100” W.G.T.F. Instructor. Fun for the whole family! Minutes from Clarks Summit, Rt. 81, Scranton and the valley area. Great membership!

SLEEPY HOLLOW GOLF COURSE Public 19 hole course, challenging back 10 holes.

Renovated clubhouse and bar. Casual dining with beautiful views of our front 9. Golf card accepted. Golf leagues and tournaments welcome. Voted Best Public Golf Course in Times Tribune Readers Choice. FB and Instagram: @shgolfcourse. Sandy Banks Rd., Greenfield Twp. 570-254-4653 (http://www.sleepyhollowgolfcourse.com/)

STONE HEDGE GOLF CLUB 18 hole championship golf course masterfully carved out of the rolling hills and meadows of the Endless Mountains. A relaxing natural habitat to play golf at its best. Golf our mature links. Dining in our in-house restaurant, The Hedge. 570-836-5108 www.stonehedge-golf.com

COUNTRY CLUB AT WOODLOCH SPRINGS Celebrating over 25 years, 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.

The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania Advocacy Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in: Carbon • Lackawanna • Luzerne • Monroe Pike • Susquehanna • Wayne Counties

Specializing in: Special Education • Future Planning • Adult Services Individual Case Advocacy • Presentations Parent and Caregiver Support

Contact Mandy and Roseann www.thearcnepa.org/advocate.html 570-346-4010

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“of your life and your loneliness.

Cinema can fill in the empty spaces — Pedro Almodovar

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think I watched the movie “Love Story” 16 times. I was a high school student in 1970 working at the Strand Theater on Spruce Street in Scranton. I was the concession attendant and my friend, (the late) Joe Musewicz, was an usher.

Joe got me the job. I was paid $1 an hour to make and serve popcorn and sell candy and then clean up the popcorn machine at the end of the night.

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It was OK for me to watch the movies behind my station when there were no customers. I think I cried 16 times in the 16 films when Jenny died.

Movies powerfully affect us because the collective impact of images, music, dialogue, lighting, sound and special effects can evoke deep feelings and help us

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reflect and understand our own lives and those around us.

Movies can even help us understand how our society and culture operate.

I was 16 years old and not too far off from college and love, like Jenny.

Movies hit the big time in the late 1920s. Movie palaces were built in the big cities of the nation. In Scranton, the theaters were colorful and plush, with balcony seats and room for up to 2,000 in some theaters.

The Strand Theater was a beautiful building with a ticket agent, ticket collector and thick velvet burgundy ropes that guided movie goers into the theater. The manager was Mr. Foley and my boss was Neal.

From my research, the Strand Theatre opened on September 23, 1916 with E.H. Sothern in “The Chattel.

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The lobby was a conversion of a former bank building.

By 1941 it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary, Frank Walker.

I worked at the Center Theater on Lackawanna Avenue twice. It was first named the Riviera Theatre and opened on December 6, 1928 with Colleen Moore in “Lilac Time.” The theater was remodeled by the architectural firm Rex Craft Associates, headed by architect C.E. Gayeski. It reopened as the Center June 2022

Theatre on October 6, 1960 with Charlton Heston in “Ben Hur” presented as a roadshow presentation. In the early 1970s it was operated by the Scranton-based ABC Theatres chain.

I suppose I was meant to work at a theater, since my dad, Ed Langan, worked at the Globe Theater in the late 40s and early 50s. It was here that he met my mother, Stella Karluk, who with her mother, went to the Globe each time the movie changed. He said that he and his coworker were vying for the attention of the girl in the Central High School sweater. My dad won.

The first movie I ever saw was “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.” I think the theater was on Main Street in Green Ridge. I was too young for that one. Very scary.

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when Bette Davis’ character opens up a covered dinner tray, served by her sister (Joan Crawford), with a dead rat on it.

First it was the Poli, then the Ritz, then the Comerford, at 222 Wyoming Avenue. Built by vaudeville theater magnate Sylvester Poli, the Poli Theatre opened in 1907 and was built for a then monumental sum of $250,000. A large vaudeville house, the Poli Theatre seated more than 2,000 in the orches-

Our mother took us (six kids) to other shows. “Bridge on the River Kwai” at the Strand was way over our heads. We were compelled to sit and enjoy the show.

We enjoyed poking at one another and fidgeting in our seats.

In 10th grade, our South Catholic High School class saw “Gone with the Wind” at …where else … the Strand. I understood the romance but the historical part of the Civil War and Reconstruction didn’t become clear ‘til years later.

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tra, balcony and second balcony levels.

The Poli Theatre was later acquired by the Union Theater Company in 1924.

In 1930, the theater began showing movies only and was renamed Ritz Theatre.

In 1937, it was remodeled in

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an Art Deco style and renamed again as the Comerford Theatre. By 1941 it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary Frank Walker. The theater lasted for decades and in its last years was a dollar house struggling against a local UA multiplex. In 1978 the main floor was converted into a mini-mall, and the theater operation was in the former balcony. In the early 2000s the Ritz Theatre closed, after nearly 100 years of service. In 2008, the Ritz Theatre reopened as a dinner theater and restaurant, with a piano bar and club with live performances. In late 2016 it was taken over by the Creative Performing Arts Academy, 12 88

West Side Theater

The Globe Theatre

The West Side Theater was located at 214 N. Main Avenue in Scranton.

This was a very large neighborhood theater serving the city’s west

The Globe Theatre opened November 2, 1912. In 1941, the Globe Theatre was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary Frank Walker. The Globe Theatre at the corner of Pittston Avenue and Beech Street in South

side, which was opened by Comerford Theaters Inc. on Nov. 1, 1926. By 1941 it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary Frank Walker. By 1950 it was again operated

by Comerford Theaters Inc. It operated until the mid1980s when a fire damaged part of the theater. The auditorium was demolished but the three-story front offices and apartments still exist today.

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Scranton was the place to go. Friday night fare and Saturday matinees were the popular venues.

In Scranton, there was a Pine Brook Theatre, New Rialto Theater, Bull's Head Theater, Green Ridge Theater and Orient Theatre in Dunmore.

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The Roosevelt The Roosevelt Theatre opened on April 9, 1925 with Richard Barthelmess in “Classmates.” It was equipped with a Kimball organ. By 1941 it was operated by Paramount pictures Inc. through their subsidiary Frank Walker. By 1950 it was operated by Comerford Theaters Inc. It closed circa1975 and was turned into retail stores.

The Dietrich Theater and more

with Patricia Neal in “The Subject Was Roses.”

The New Rialto The New Rialto Theatre, 1821-1823 Main Avenue opened prior to 1941 and was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc, through their subsidiary Frank Walker. By 1950 the Rialto Theatre was operated by Comerford Theaters Inc. The Cinema North In Clarks Summit, the Cinema North was located at 514 South State Street.

The Dietrich in Tunkhannock, at 60 E Tioga Street shows independent films and current releases and plays host to workshops and classes. The theater was reopened in 2001 as a nonprofit movie theater and cultural center.The Cinemark 20 and XD in Moosic and Regal Dickson City & IMAX as well as R/C WilkesBarre Movies 14 have offerings too.

The movies still provide an escape, a few hours of entertainment where you can get away from life for awhile.

The movies provide an ideal date and a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. H –Christine Fanning

The Orient Located in Dunmore, the Orient Theatre opened on November 18, 1933 with Wallace Beery in “The Bowery.” It was operated by Comerford Theaters. It was closed on April 24, 1969 May June 2022 2022

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in 2007 for the presidential nomination, President Joe Biden (born 1942) authored a book “Promises to Keep” (2007). In the book, he wrote that when growing up in Scranton, he and his friends “would head down to the Roosie Theatre (Roosevelt) for the 12-cent double feature, usually a pair of westerns or Tarzan.”

A Long-Lasting Coaching Career Still Going Strong

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ill Sexton was recently inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. He has spent over four decades coaching three sports at Towanda Area High School. With 44 years of coaching wrestling and 40 years of coaching football and baseball, he has passed the benefits of hard work and doing your best onto many of his students.

Bill learned the value of hard work growing up on his family's dairy farm in Jefferson Township.

"There was plenty of work to be done," he said. "It was part of our normal life."

Bill still took time to play sports with his friends. He and his friends played whatever sport was in season, such as Little League in the summer. He continued to play sports when he attended North Pocono 90

High School. He was a catcher for the school's baseball team and a center and middle linebacker in football. He also joined a powerlifting team, which competed in dual meets at YMCAs in Scranton, Wilkes Barre and Williamsport. His weight class was 165 pounds. He was able to bench press 255, squat 475 and deadlift 550.

With the combination of the three sports, Bill earned 10 varsity letters.

He was elected captain of both the football and wrestling teams.

"It gave me a chance to start to develop leadership skills, which are necessary in coaching," he said.

Before graduating in 1971, Bill enjoyed the fun of competition and time with friends while representing his high school. He then attended Bloomsburg HappeningsPA.com

State College. He earned a degree in comprehensive social studies in 1975. In 1977, he earned his Master's

degree in education. After graduation, he worked at the college serving as student coordinator of Intermural Athletics. For three years, he administered Bloomsburg's intermural sports while he hired, scheduled and assigned officials.

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Afterward, Bill moved to Towanda. He became a social studies teacher at Towanda Area High School. He then became an assistant coach of wrestling for two years (1978-79). In 1980, he became the head coach, which he still is today. His varsity career record includes 680 wins, 233 losses and three ties. His team had 31 straight winning seasons (1982-2020) and 11 Northern Tier League Titles. He also has been coaching football and baseball. His baseball career varsity record includes 549 wins, 325 losses and 11 Northern

Tier League Titles.

Bill's coaching led him into many local halls of fame, such as the Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame, PIAA District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame, North Section Wrestling Hall of Fame and Towanda Football Hall of Fame.

Bill met his wife Julie in Towanda. They have two sons, Ethan and Cole, and one grandson, Lincoln. Bill coached his two sons in all three sports as well as other sons of former players during his career.

"The best thing is the interaction with young

people and the chance to have a positive impact on their lives," he said.

Bill enjoys being with and doing things with his family. His induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame was a surprise and a major honor to him.

"I was pleased to accept induction on behalf of the players and assistant coaches who have made this possible," he said. "I have always felt these awards are not about me but about all of us." H – Ben Freda

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Art in the Park T he senior company of Ballet Theatre of Scranton, under the direction of Joanne Arduino, will present Art in the Park in collaboration with the NEPA Philharmonic, Melisse Brunet Music Director, on Saturday, June 11 at 5 p.m. at Covington Park. Featuring Peter and the Wolf (narrated by WNEP TV’s Mike Stevens), excerpts from La Fille mal gardee and Dances from Napoli, the performance is sponsored by the Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture.

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Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sights and sounds! This event is rain or shine.

Call 570-347-2867 for information.

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Who is the

cutest of them all?

Bella Bella is a year old Lhasa Apso who loves people and other dogs. The Knight family from Moscow is grateful to have this new pup as a member of their family.

Ellie Sweet Ellie is a member of the Barry family who wants all the attention to herself even though she has four siblings.

Even after losing sight in one eye she has an incredible zest for life.

Honey The Bonica family say that Honey is a good watchdog. She’s very lovable, good with grandchildren and loves to run and play.

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Lynx Lynx is one of 12 in a loving home. He is a big brother to all, although not the eldest.

Highly intelligent, he can turn off lights, work the thermostat, access cupboards and loves his toys, the Walsh family says.

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Finn Finn, a member of the Strelecki family, enjoys belly rubs, playing fetch and going for walks.

Mack The Walsh-Bromack family says that Mack is a 10 year old beagle, rescued at age 1. He loves snuggling in his bed and playing with his favorite toy. He enjoys all of the attention and belly rubs.

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Mila Mila, from the Manzione family, is a fun loving rescue and a southern belle at heart. She enjoys long walks on the beach and movie night.

Star Star is a 3-year-old rescue who loves her Comes family. She spends her days looking for places to hide and playing with her four siblings.

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Rocky, Bullwinkle, Belle, and Boots According to Jenn and Tom, the Nigerian Dwarf foursome loves people, are always getting into mischief and enjoy animal crackers. Their favorite pastime is eating hay and sunning.

Torrey The Fayocavitz family says that Torrey is the sweetest little girl who loves to be close to family. She gets very excited camping in the family RV and walking around making other dogs bark!

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Riley A member of the Buckley family, Riley loves her forever home and cat siblings.

She is a diva and loves being comfortable and pampered.

Vernon Vernon, 2 years old, loves to snuggle and give bunny kisses. He tries to annoy his kitties and enjoys vegetable treats. He is a loved member of the Merrill family.

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Things You’ll Love 10 about Cooper’s Seafood Restaurant Scranton, PA

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The Atmosphere: Enjoy dinner at a museum with local history, eclectic memorabilia and rare finds on display.

Family Style: Continually owned and operated by the Cooper family since 1948.

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Oyster Happy Hour: $1 oysters M-Thur., 5-7 p.m. along with half-priced draft beer! T & Th. are $4.99 specialty martinis! Wed. are half-priced bottles of wine!

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Nano Brewery: Try a freshly crafted beer produced from Cooper’s own small-scale brewery located on-site!

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Outdoor Dining: Overlook the valley while enjoying a meal on the lively, Caribbean-themed outdoor deck!

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Tiki Bar: Enjoy drinks on top of a lighthouse at the enchanting tiki bar!

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Catering: Eat at the restaurant or off-premises, anything from a clam bake to wedding fare.

The Office Gift Shop: Shop for one-of-a-kind Dunder Mifflin themed merchandise and other fun gifts!

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Crab Bisque: World Famous crab bisque featured in Bon Appétit magazine and enjoyed by thousands throughout the past decades.

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Mug Club: Join Cooper’s exclusive mug club where members receive 10% off food and draft beer served in their own one-of-a-kind 20oz mug!

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Dining around the Region Note! All hours are subject to change without notice. Call ahead, consult website and Facebook pages of each individual restaurant for updated information.

Abbiocco Try our signature dishes, such as Chicken Abbiocco, manicotti or blackened salmon. BYOB. Text Abbiocco to 51660 to receive our texts every Wednesday or see weekly specials. Tues-Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 639 N. Blvd., Clarks Summit. www.abbiocco.net 570-319-9633.

Barley Creek Brewing Company, Inc. Try our beer cheese soup, with Antler Brown Ale. Lunch and dinner: Sun.-Thur. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat.11 a.m-10:30 p.m.

Breakfast: Fri.-Mon.8 a.m.-11 a.m.

1774 Sullivan Trail, Tannersville. www.barleycreek.com.

570-629-9399.

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Barley Creek Tasting Room and Pub at the Crossings Grab a bite to eat and taste our PA craft brews, spirits, wines and cocktails.Mon-Thur 11a.m.-7p.m.

Fri-Sat 11a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Coney Island Lunch Try our Texas Wiener with mustard, onions and chili sauce!

Tues.-Sun.11 a.m.-3 p.m.

515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. www.Texas-wiener.com. Delivery

by DoorDash! 570-961-9004.

Northern Light Espresso Bar and Café Downtown Scranton’s original Espresso Bar. Celebrating 20 years! Enjoy locally roasted brewed coffee, Espresso, Tea and more. Grab and go for breakfast and lunch! Fresh baked goods daily! northernlightespresso.com M-F 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. S 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 536 Biden Street, Scranton (formerly Spruce St.)

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Pettinato’s Restaurant Try our grilled salmon in Asian sauce.

Take out and delivery. Mon.-Sat. 4-8 p.m., Sun. 4-7 p.m. 78 Dundaff St., Carbondale. 570-282-5860.

Sibio’s Restaurant Our fettuccine Alfredo is a customer favorite! Lunch and dinner regular hours, full menu with specials.

1240 Quincy Ave., Dunmore.

Sibiosrestaurant.com 570-346-3172.

Savory Maza Shish barak special on Wednesdays this season! Indulge in fresh, homemade vegetarian and meat meals, plus daily specials. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. and Sat.11 a.m.-8 p.m.

200 N. Main St., Scranton. savorymaza.com 570-969-2666.

Stirna’s Our Stirnaburger is full 1/4 lb. top choice ground beef with tomato, bacon and American or Swiss on a semi-hard roll. Wed.-Sat. 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

120 W. Market St. Scranton. On/off premise catering daily. 570-961-9681.H

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220 Penn Avenue, Suite 100 Scranton, PA 18503 Phone: 570-340-1320 Email: John@JohnMackarey.com