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Happy Trails to You
Register for the
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor’s (DLNHC) 11th annual half marathon, the D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run & Walk. The course will feature a new route that travels through three of the five-county Corridor Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton.
The new D&L Heritage Half route is a flat, out and back course. The journey will entail a peaceful route with breathtaking views of the Lehigh River, with a flat
D&L Heritage Half Marathon November 6, 2022
pathway that is coated with crushed limestone and has only 70 feet of elevation change. It is a great route for first-time marathon runners and is particularly inviting to competitive walkers. Registration for the D&L Trail Challenge is also open. The Challenge encourages people of all ages and abilities to walk, run or roll four cumulative half marathons (full marathons for cyclists) throughout the month of October. Participants can log miles at their own pace out in nature, around the neighborhood, or from the comfort of their own home. The virtual challenge started in 2020 as a replacement for the in-person half marathon but has made a return each year due to high popularity. Participants can choose to start a fundraiser to honor a loved one, tell their health and wellness story, challenge friends and show support for the DLNHC.
D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run/Walk Event:
• The largest fundraiser for the DLNHC, bringing in an average of $35k in donations and sponsorships. • One of the largest events held on the D&L
Trail that directly supports the development and the improvement of the trail. • One of the most “walker friendly” half marathons in the U.S.
• Suitable for most ages, with participants ranging from 14 to 80 years old. • Attracts people from the east coast and beyond with participants coming from 22 states.
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that preserves the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia. Designated by Congress as a National Heritage Area (NHA) in 1988, DLNHC
became one of 55 NHAs across the United States tasked to tell the “vibrant story of the nation’s evolution and culture.” DLNHC achieves this goal by building and maintaining public and private partnerships to create four vital connections: industrial heritage, health and wellness, nature and the environment and economic development. Utilizing the D&L Trail as a focal point, and with signature programs like the National Canal Museum, Get Your Tail on the Trail, Lehigh Valley Greenways, and the Heritage Half Marathon Run/Walk, DLNHC collaborates with passionate individuals alongside local, regional and national entities to protect the cultural and natural resources in the five-county Corridor of eastern Pennsylvania. Since 1988, DLNHC has worked diligently to maintain and revitalize historic places and landmark towns, conserve green space for public use, document and interpret a nationally significant heritage, celebrate its communities and region and create partnerships and programs for long-term sustainability. As DLNHC approaches its 35th year, it will continue this mission so that over 165-miles of history and natural heritage can be preserved for generations to come. Visit delawareandlehigh.org. H
According to the Pennsylvania Coalition
Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), more than 10 million people suffer from abuse by a significant other every year in the United States. Domestic abuse is a chronically underreported crime, which means that this number is most likely only a fraction of the true number of victims.
OCTOBER Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Victims’ Intervention Program, known as VIP, is a non-profit organization serving Wayne and Pike Counties. In 2019, VIP served 931 people affected by domestic violence, nearly 100 of whom were children. Many of those victims also experienced related crimes such as sexual violence and stalking, which VIP can help them heal from as well. These people are neighbors, friends and family members. It may even be you. Abuse is a crime that knows no boundaries and does not discriminate against religion, income level, gender identity, race or sexuality. Domestic abuse takes many forms. Perhaps the most recognizable is physical abuse, which can be hitting, shoving, strangulation or any other type of physical assault from a partner. But abuse does not always leave physical marks. Mental, emotional and financial are all very real and very common forms of abuse that usually go unrecognized. Though they may not leave a physical mark, they can have just as large an impact on a survivor’s life as physical abuse. This year, there are several ways to join VIP’s movement to end domestic violence.
Firstly, spread the word! Use social media to help promote the services for those in need and share posts that aim to educate the public on abuse. Secondly, volunteer with VIP. They are always in need of volunteers to help run the 24-hour crisis line. Training is provided. Finally, donate to the cause. When you donate to VIP, you can make a direct impact on the lives of survivors. Visit the website for more information www.vipempowers.org H
Stay Safe When Shopping Online This Holiday Season
Fraudsters frequently take
advantage of the holiday shopping season to run scams through online ads, phishing emails, web pages, text messages and more. The FBI reports that every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams.
“The holiday season is traditionally one of the most popular times for scammers to attempt to steal funds and personal information from unsuspecting shoppers,” explains Wayne Bank’s Vice
President and Fraud Officer, Jillian E. Guenther, CFE.
“Particularly when shopping online, it is important to protect yourself against popular scams and potential fraud.” The fraud team at Wayne Bank put together tips to keep information safe when shopping online.
Monitor Your Account.
Use online and mobile banking to keep an eye on transactions, especially during the holidays. Notify your bank if you suspect any fraudulent activity. Wayne Bank debit cards come with Card-Hub, which allows users to set real-time alerts for usage, enable location-based controls, and turn the card “on” and “off” if lost or stolen.
Beware of Phishing
Scams. A common holiday scam is for criminals to create a fake email for a deal that’s too good to be true. Clicking on Ship Safely. Another scam involves “porch pirates”, or criminals who steal packages from front porches. If you are not going to be home when your package is scheduled to arrive, you may want to have it shipped to an alternate address instead. UPS, Amazon and FedEx all have shipping lockers for secure deliveries or ship to your workplace or home address of a friend or family member who will be home to get the package.
Don’t Save Credit or Debit Card Information
Online. Most online retailers give you the option to save your credit or debit card information in your account for next time. However, if the website experiences a data breach, your information can be used to make fraudulent purchases. Choose safety over convenience when it comes to online shopping.
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links within the email could result in malware being downloaded onto your computer or ask for payment information that could lead to fraud. Never click on links unless it is an email you were expecting from a trusted source.
Secure Your Internet Connection.
When shopping online, ensure you do so from a password-protected Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi networks use public airwaves, making it easier for criminals to intercept your personal information. Never access online banking from a public Wi-Fi network.
Shop Safely.
Before making an online purchase, make sure the website uses secure technology. When you are on the checkout screen, verify that the web address begins with “https” . Check to see if a tiny, locked padlock symbol appears on the page. Wayne Bank debit cards offer complimentary Visa Checkout®, which allows you to enter a username and password instead of sensitive debit card information.
For more information visit your local Wayne Bank Community Office or call 800-598-5002. Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 29 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
Waverly Small Works Gallery Newest Art Exhibit
The Waverly Small Works Gallery will
host the upcoming exhibit of works by artist Lisa Hinkle. Ms. Hinkle is a photographer who has lived most of her life in Northeastern Pennsylvania and is currently a
resident of South Abington Township. She obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography in 1998 from Marywood University, where she taught photography for 19 years. Now retired from teaching, she continues exploring photography and exhibiting her work. Hinkle’s work has been exhibited regionally, nationally and internationally. Also, she has self-published two books of photographs, The Scanned Object: Images by Lisa Hinkle in 2011 and Monochrome, a compilation of her black and white photographs in 2013. In this exhibition, A Thief in Gaia’s Garden, she continues to push the limits of the scanned objects that have fascinated her for almost 20 years. Flowers, fruit, nests and keys are a few subjects plucked for their beauty, color or other simple qualities. In her current work, different textural effects are used to give the subject matter added depth and interest, often reminiscent of a painted canvas. The scanned images sometimes evoke or pay tribute to traditional Dutch Master painters in their dramatic use of light and color. Others often add a touch of whimsy that is more playful in its effect, underscoring the actuality of the contemporary and ephemeral nature of the digital image. The overall effect, while classic in appearance, is an illusion of the scanner itself. One must always remember that while this appears to be captured in a particular place at a particular moment, it is just objects resting on a piece of glass that is a mere 8 1/2” x 11” in size. She hopes the images will provoke thought on the beautiful and fleeting nature of the subjects selected or conjure nostalgia for those objects that have endured the passage of time.
Lisa’s artwork will be on display through November 3, 2022. The Gallery is a project of The F. Lammot Belin Arts Foundation to promote art appreciation in the community and to encourage and hearten the human spirit through art.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment. Visit www.flbarts.org. H
Hawley Winterfest• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The Hawley Winterfest returns December 9-11, 2022. Kick off the season with a parade through town and visit with Santa in the his-
toric Bingham Park
Bandstand. Many businesses will host open houses with baked goods and hot drinks. Stroll through town, shop the holiday bargains, have the kids make a craft and complete your gift list by supporting Hawley’s unique small businesses. Gingerbread will be a theme of this year’s Winterfest. Try building and decorating one. Enjoy live theater at The Ritz Playhouse, live music at many local churches, a live nativity play, craft vendors, an ugly sweater contest, Trees for a Cause, holiday decorating contest, a Beer Tour and a Christmas Tree Express train ride. The Arcadia Chorale group will perform at the Hawley United Methodist Church on Friday evening December 9. Find ticket information at www.HawleyWinterfest.com
December 9-11, 2022
Travel back into simpler holiday times!
parade • santa visits • holiday open house events • crafts gingerbread house building live theater and music holiday decorating contest Trees for a Cause beer tours • train rides Follow on social media –Downtown Hawley Partnership, Hawley Winterfest or visit
