September 2014 Happenings Magazine

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Hope Marches On Join the fight against breast cancer at the 2014 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

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Men and Breast Cancer Meet two men who’ve battled the disease.

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45 Ways to Fight

See which images won the Summer in Northeast PA Photo Contest!

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Kids with Cancer Mark Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month by making a difference.

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Move Forward. Look Back.

See how the new director at a National Historic Site plans to steam into the future of the region.

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Seniors on the Move See how local seniors are using their golden years to get involved and have some fun!

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All-American Breakfasts Know where to go when you’re hungry for a fantastic first meal.

Discover how to fight breast cancer by shopping, eating and supporting.

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Summer Photo Contest

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Sensational September Things to do, where to go, everything you need to know!

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MAILBAG Dear Happenings, Thanks for the all too kind article concerning the current chapter of my life at Fordham. Julia Casey is a great writer. I would say that even if she were not a student here at Fordham! Know that you are most fortunate to have her on your summer staff. Happenings is as impressive as ever and its wonderful portrait of life in Northeastern Pennsylvania only makes me all the more anxious to return home!

–Msgr. Joseph Quinn, Vice President, Fordam University Dear Happenings, I regularly read Happenings from cover to cover and feel the May ‘14 issue was another fantastic read!

Regarding the “45 Successful Alumni of Northeast PA Schools,” I was surprised that you didn’t include my classmate– the notable author, magazine columnist, business thinker and Keystone College graduate (‘86) Mikal E. Belicove.

–Doreen Hine Howard, Factoryville Dear Happenings, Love Happenings Magazine! So much local info and places to dine and go! Keep up the good work!

–Paula Eshelman, Scranton Dear Happenings, The (August 2014) cover, the article, the Editors Letter.....on and on and on. You are forever in our hearts!

The photos are beautiful and your love of Fern Hall just pours off the pages. We will never stop thanking you!

–Sam SabineKamenitzer, Fern Hall Inn. Restaurant. Golf

Publisher Managing Editor Art Director Associate Art Director

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Barbara Toolan Lisa M. Ragnacci Peter Salerno

Administrative Assistant

Katherine Kempa

Associate Editor

Erika A. Bruckner

Account Representatives

Ken Chergosky Rosemary Nye Jane Preate Annette Profera

Contributors

Julia Casey Kieran O’Brien Kern Julie Korponai Monika Loefflad Melissa Sanko

Interns

Dominick Carachilo Cecilia Dunford Jacqueline Graham Nathan Snedden

On the Cover: Survivor Willard Macleary makes a stand against breast cancer.

Photo: Stan Warunek, Montage Photography

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Dear Readers,

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on’t run like a girl.” “Take it like a man.” “He fights/kicks/argues like a girl.”

I recently watched a short video produced, by, coincidentally, a feminine products company.* It illustrated the damaging effects of stereotypical, gender-biased statements that begin early in little girls’ and boys’ lives. Such connotations not only draw a line between the differences of how men/women or girls/boys operate, but it may place a weaker, negative or humiliating attitude on a person.

In this issue of Happenings Magazine we focus once again on breast cancer, as we have for the past 15 years. (See our past September covers on page 130.)

But this year we feature men with breast cancer, much less common and therefore needing much attention.

You’ll read however, that whether it is a man or woman with breast cancer, fear and uncertainty are consistent with both.

Being able to talk openly and having a strong support system are equally key to helping both men and women with breast cancer.

Also on page 42 we'll introduce you to two women who are breaking gender biases in their industry. Katie Lambert (McCarthy Tire) and Lori Guitson (Sun Buick GMC) are regional women in the automotive industry. They discuss the challenge of breaking down stereotypes that come with being a female executive in a typically male dominated industry.

Whether it’s succeeding in business or curing breast cancer, it’s important to remember the goals, not necessarily the process. My daughter may, “run like a girl” because, well, she is a girl. Or men with breast cancer may “take it like a man.” But what’s most important, as the video stresses, is that we reach our goals to win the race, whether we are “running like a girl” or “fighting like a man.” We can still score, and win.

Please join us at the NEPA Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on September 20.

Fondly,

Paula

Paula Rochon Mackarey Publisher

*“Always, Like a Girl”

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Opening Weekend, Roba Family Orchard, Scott Twp. 254-6038.

2nd Annual Luzerne County Fair, Fairgrounds, Dallas. Through Sun. 675-FAIR.

NEPA Labor Day Festival, 10 a.m.6 p.m., Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre.

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Through Sept. 27.

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Emmitt Smith, Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton.

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All Nations Pow Wow, The Portal Institute, Susquehanna. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Rodeo & Chili Cook Off, 11:30 a.m., Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware.

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28th Annual Ronald McDonald House 5K Race & Fun Walk, 10:30 a.m., Nay Aug Park, Scranton.

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9th Annual P.A.R. for Parkinson’s Golf Tournament and Dinner, The Country Club of Scranton, South Abington.

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All American Breakfast Month Baby Safety Month World Alzheimer’s Month National Organic Harvest Month National Wilderness Month

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Free Educational Seminar, Bucci Laser Institute, Wilkes-Barre.

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Remember Patriot Day

Family Game Night, 6-9 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale.

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Salamander Safari, 5:30-7 p.m., Lackawanna College EEC, Covington Twp. 842-1506.

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Live Music with John Curtin, 6-9 p.m., Glass – Wine.

Bar. Kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley.

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4th Annual Farm to Table Dinner, 6 p.m., The Everhart Museum, Scranton.

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Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival, noon5 p.m., Wyalusing Valley Museum Grounds, Wyalusing.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk, 6:30 p.m., PNC Field, Moosic.

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Family Fall Festival, Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony.

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Together we can make a difference We are proud to support our community & help provide hope to those who need it.

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24th Annual Komen NEPA Race for the Cure

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omething magical happens on race day,” says Dolly Woody, executive director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Northeastern PA Affiliate. “Everybody is united for a couple of hours with one goal: to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.”

Since 1991, that magic has colored downtown Scranton pink during the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

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with each of the 24 races in the lost revenue impacts Scranton and says that this the grants that the organiis a critical year for the zation can fund. Programs organization. Last year, and services go away,” says while attendance topped Woody.

10,000, “We are truly blessed by The goal many supporters the support we receive..., for this came to the but when people don’t year’s race race withis to raise register, the lost revenue $250,000 out regisimpacts the grants the tering. “We in cash are truly organization can fund.” donations. blessed by The organithe support we receive zation sticks to an expense from the community, but ratio of 75 percent to 25 when people don’t register, percent, meaning that 75

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cents of every dollar raised supports breast cancer initiatives in Northeast PA. Last year, Woody was unable to fund all of the organization’s grant programs, and of those that received money, none were funded at 100 percent. Woody became emotional when disclosing this information saying, “This cause is so close to my heart. I meet so many of my friends this way and lose so many of my friends this way. I am on a mission for them; this can’t be in vain.”

The race is the single largest fundraising event for the Komen affiliate.

Funds raised provide programs in 19 counties

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and have provided over $3.5 million in local screening and treatment programs since 1997.

Preparation for race day begins up to a year in advance and takes an army of 400 volunteers. “Race day is inspiring and powerful for everyone. Participants leave feeling good, knowing they have made an impact When: September 20, 8:30 a.m. race start; 6:30 a.m. registration What: 5K Time Run & Fun Walk Why: To save lives and end breast cancer forever Where: Courthouse Square, Scranton How: Register or donate at www.komennepa.org

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for an entire year, not just a couple of hours,” says Woody.

This year, the certified 5K race on September 20 in downtown Scranton, champions the theme, Hope Marches On. Team villages will be set up on Courthouse Square, giving teams a central meeting location and the chance to picnic or bbq. Children, racing or not, can have fun in the children’s corner and receive free admission coupons to Robas Family Farm for pink pumpkin day.

New this year is the Man Cave, an area for men to unwind. It serves to honor the men who support the women in their lives with breast cancer.

–Julie Korponi

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Three Strikes Won’t Take Macleary Out A Man’s Decade-Long Fight with Breast Cancer

illard Macleary has battled breast cancer, not once, not twice, but three times. In 2005, his wife Connie noticed a bump on his chest and immediately called Dr. George Tietjen from Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Macleary was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer 24 hours later.

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Dr. Tietjen had a team of oncologists and radiologists Willard Macleary at the 2013 Komen NEPA Race for the Cure ready, and two days later, the tumor was removed. tumors in his chest. With went there,” he says, “my Then in 2010, as he was this diagnosis, he also mind was at ease.” Once nearing the fifth anniverreceived some unsettling they changed his treatsary of his diagnosis, news; now decades after he ment, the tumors began to Macleary discovered a lump served at the U.S. Marine shrink. “I’m very confident,” under his arm. Dr. Tietjen Corps Base Camp Lejeune says Macleary. “I lost my removed the tumor and all in North Carolina, he mother, two sisters and my 18 lymph nodes in his right learned his breast cancer brother to cancer, and they arm, and was didn’t live longer than a the secpotenyear after their diagnosis.

Decades after he served at ond round tially the And here I am, still going of treatthe U.S. Marine Corps Base result of almost 10 years later.” ment water Camp Lejeune in North began. contami“We’ve had our bad days,” Carolina, he learned his nation at Macleary admits, reflecting But breast cancer was potentially the on the past decade. “But I Macleary’s camp. feel confident… I have so the result of water battle was But much trust in my doctors. not over. contamination at the camp.

Macleary Even when I get a bad In 2012, report, I feel good, because I what remained focused on fightknow that my doctor has looked like a mild rash on ing the cancer as he began something else for me… his chest prompted a PET treatment at Hershey there’s always something scan, revealing several Medical Center. “As soon as I else.”

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Now, Macleary says his biggest obstacle is the lymphedema in his right arm. In the cover photo of this issue, the arm wrap used to help with the condition is visible.

Swelling makes simple tasks arduous, but he is learning to cope.

He remains grateful for support from his doctors, family, friends and co-workers at Woodloch Resort. “It’s a great place to work,” he says. “When you find a good team, that means a lot.”

Macleary and his wife Connie participate in Woodloch’s annual fundraisers to benefit cancer research, like the 5K Run/Walk in June, the BK Invitational Golf Tournament in October and “A Night for the Cure,” an event organized as a Tricky Tray with donated gift items, beer and wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. Macleary is there every year at his chili station, and he also builds birdhouses for the auction at the golf tournament, which sell for almost $400. “That’s my gift back,” he says, “because I know that research works. I’m a firm believer in that!”

–Julia Casey

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Men & Breast Cancer

Approximately 2,360 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. Although it’s often perceived as a “women’s-only disease,” an estimated 430 men will lose their lives to the disease this year. Dolly Woody, executive director of the Northeast PA affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, says thanks to Komen-funded cutting-edge research, there is hope for both women and men. Here, she shares more about a man’s unique battle with breast cancer.

Q. Were men always part of the Race for the Cure?

A. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series® began locally in 1992 as an all-female event to raise awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for mammography screening for uninsured women. The race opened to men in 1996, as Komen recognized that breast cancer doesn’t just impact women: it impacts her family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Men were the co-survivors in this fight and needed to stand side by side with their loved ones living with breast cancer.

Q. What caused a shift in attention toward men as patients and survivors?

A: When our affiliate began in 1991, women were just beginning to talk openly about breast cancer. They remained the focus until Dr. Eric Blomain, a renowned plastic surgeon, brought the issue of men and breast cancer to our attention. He encouraged the organization to raise awareness about men and breast cancer. While the numbers of breast cancer cases are disproportionate between women and men, the fact remains that men get breast cancer too, and they need our help.

Q. Compare how different genders react to breast cancer.

A. Fear and uncertainty is number one for both women and men. Both have difficulty talking openly about their disease with others and often feel isolated and depressed during the course of treatment. Both also believe a strong support system and a positive attitude are key to helping them through.

Q. What are you doing to address men and breast cancer regionally?

A. Raising awareness about the disease in all of our education programs. Men need to know they too have breasts and breast tissue. If they feel anything suspicious, they should seek a medical opinion. Resources at www.komen.org address the issue specifically.

A Helpline is available at 1-877-465-6636.

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Help us prevent the preventable, treat the treatable, and put an end to breast cancer forever by registering for the 24th annual Komen NEPA Race for the Cure ! ®

“I walk in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure not because I’ve lost anyone to the disease... I don’t want to.”

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The promise of Susan G. Komen® is simple - A Cure.

5 Steps to Better Health 1.

Take time for yourself - rest, exercise, get fresh air & wear a smile.

2. Be strong - every day give your body the essential nutrients.

3. Have a routine mammogram screening annually beginning at age 40. Mammograms are currently the best tool available for the early detection of breast cancer.

4. Most lumps are detected through self breast examinations. Begin monthly self breast examinations at age 20.

5. Ask your doctor for a clinical breast exam annually.

Register and bring a friend!

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Why Why support support the the Komen Komen NEPA Race for the ?

NEPA Race for the Cure Cure®®?

• Breast cancer is the leading cause of death of women ages 40 to 59.

• Currently, early detection is the best known defense against breast cancer.

• 95% of breast cancer cases occur in women with no known risk factors.

• 16 - 19% can be linked to genetics or familial breast cancer, while the remaining cases can be attributed to environmental factors.

Remember the Steps to Breast Health: 1.Know your risk 2.Get screened 3.Know what’s normal for you 4.Make healthy lifestyle choices

• Susan G. Komen® NEPA funds local education, screening, and treatment grants to non-profit healthcare institutions to provide “free” mammograms and breast health services to uninsured women and men throughout 16 NEPA counties. In 2012 $292,000 was distributed in grant funds by the Northeastern PA Komen Affiliate • A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer in her lifetime is one in eight.

• Estimated new breast cancer cases in the U.S. in 2014: 232,670 for women and 2,360 for men.

• Approximately 9,500 women in Pennsylvania are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

• In 20134 an estimated 39,520 women and 410 men will die from breast cancer.

• There are over 2.9 million women and men living in the U.S. who have been treated for breast cancer; this is the largest group of cancer survivors in the world.

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Mammography is the best known early detection screening

method. The American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen recommend that women receive an annual mammogram beginning at age 40. Combined results from randomized screening trials suggest that mammography reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer by 15% to 20%, whereas studies in Europe found risk of breast cancer death was reduced by more than one-third. Early detection also leads to greater range of treatment options. Reference: American Cancer Society Facts & Figures: 2014

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“Mr. Survivor” Old Forge Man Overcomes Breast Cancer

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drains in my chest and a belt with bottles around my waist. Nobody could believe it!”

Mattei began chemotherapy that July. His heart was healthy, so he was able to withstand heavy doses. Still, it was Patricia and Fior e Mattei on a crui no easy feat. “The se to celebrate their 50 th wedding anni chemo,” he says, versary pausing, “Unless you go the Cure reached out to through it, you cannot describe it.” But he kept on. him and put him in touch Just two days after his last with a man from Philadelphia who had breast treatment, he walked in Initially, the needle biopsies cancer. “And then I just the Race for the Cure. “I came back as “suspicious.” talked about it,” Mattei says, just said, ‘I’m going to do After a few mammograms “and when I did, I found it!’ And I did... I was really and another biopsy, there other men here in Old Forge sick, but I finished.” was still no official diagnothat had it. But no one ever Although Mattei, then 59, sis. The next month, Mattei talked about it. lost his mother to breast underwent surgery to cancer, he never considered Now 71 years old, Mattei is remove the tumor. There, a still willing to tell his story, that he could be at risk. “It biopsy revealed the and although he doesn’t let was a shocker… I had no result–aggressive, fastthe worry of the cancer idea that growing, returning rule his life, it is men could Stage 5 It was a shocker… always in the back of his get breast breast cancer.

I had no idea that mind. “But I went through it, cancer.

When Immediately, and I survived,” he says. “And men could get I was diagthe doctors things are different today. nosed, my performed a breast cancer!

Breast cancer is not a death wife and I right breast sentence like it was 50 years went online mastectomy. ago… But it’s important to to find information about From the start, Mattei be aware of your body, and men with breast cancer, refused to let the cancer don’t be afraid to talk about and there was nothing.” slow him down. “I had outit, because the life you save After learning of Mattei’s patient surgery. I didn’t may be your own.” diagnosis, Dolly Woody want to be admitted, so I –Julia Casey from Susan G. Komen For went home with all these t started in May 2002.

We were on a cruise, enjoying ourselves, when I felt a shock under my right breast. I touched it and discovered a lump.”

Fiore Mattei returned home to Old Forge and went to Dr. Zoba at Geisinger. After a full physical, she assured him that he was in good health. “But then I grabbed her hand, placed it under my breast and said, ‘What about this?’ She felt it, and right then and there she said, ‘You have to go see the surgeon.’”

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You have a lot to keep up with. But don’t forget the one thing that could save your life: a mammogram.

Our digital mammograms and bone-density scans provide the most precise images available. Read by board-certified radiologists and electronically shared with your referring physician, we give you peace of mind -- most often within 24 hours. Should you need more advanced care, we are seamlessly connected to Newton Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center and the outstanding services of prestigious Atlantic Health System.

And, because we know how busy women in our community can be, we accept prescriptions from physicians, regardless of hospital affiliation, and we can accommodate walk-ins, next-day appointments and Saturday hours.

We’re here to keep you healthy and that’s no fleeting fad.

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Team Dayna

Remembering a Daughter’s Support Through Breast Cancer

an attempt to calm her, the surgeon said almost offhandedly, "Let’s just go in and get it out of there." On the day of the lumpectomy, she was accompanied to the hospital by her husband George and sister Donna.

Results of a lymph node dissection showed the cancer had not spread d ke al w hter, Dayna, ug da s’ rt be beyond the Ro Lorrie men side at every Ko r’s he ot m breast. r he by e Cure.

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orrie Roberts was just 37-years-old in 1997 when she found a lump in her breast. The Clarks Summit mother of three young children performed occasional monthly self-breast exams, but with no history of breast cancer in her family, she didn't give cancer a second thought until the day she felt the lump.

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The American Cancer Society still recommends yearly mammograms starting at age 40. In PA, physician recommendation is required for insurance-paid mammograms for those under 40.

"I was too young for a mammogram," she says.

Still, despite having to suffer through cancer and treatment, Roberts considers herself very fortunate.

"We're so lucky God put the cancer on the surface, or I wouldn't be here today," she says.

Over the past 17 years, Roberts has had more biopsies. These days, she keeps her annual mammogram Dayna was killed in a car ”Back in appointthe ‘90s, accident at 19-years-old. ments and breast In trying to deal with their admits to cancer in nervousgrief they thought about young women how supportive their chil- ness with each was dren were when Roberts screening. treated "If they was dealing with cancer. aggressee anysively,” thing Roberts abnormal, they check it out explains. She endured four automatically, and I'm not rounds of chemotherapy, allowed to leave until a six radiation treatments and doctor reads it." five years of the drug tamoxifen to reduce the risk Throughout her ordeal, her of reoccurrence. Also, in the husband has provided 1990s, mammograms were unwavering emotional supnot available to women port and sage insights for under 40 years old. Today, his wife. "He is a pure optiHappeningsPA.com

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mist," says Roberts. "'This is just a microdot in our lives together,'" George frequently told his wife.

She reminisces about the early days after cancer when she, George and their daughter Dayna would walk together in the Annual Race for the Cure in downtown Scranton. "Dayna was in second grade and became involved in the race with us.

My husband and daughter always walked by my side."

Tragically, Dayna was killed in a car accident at 19years-old on Christmas Eve 2009. In trying to deal with their grief they thought about how supportive their children were when Roberts was dealing with cancer.

Steven and Bryan, Dayna's big brothers, "were great, but Dayna walked in all the races with me," Roberts recalls. To honor their vibrant and personable girl who was also an outgoing firstyear student at Keystone College, a Race for the Cure team called Remembering Dayna (pictured above) was formed.

"About 60 to 80 people including family, friends and anyone who cared about Dayna made up the first year's team," Roberts says.

"It's amazing how many people she knew. This year's Race for the Cure will see Team Dayna participants garbed in royal blue t-shirts with the Remembering Dayna logo. Roberts works at Keystone College; her husband works for PennDot as a district executive for six counties in Northeast PA. –Christine Fanning

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by Jessica Siegfried of Pittie Chicks, this T-shirt was created in honor of breast cancer awareness. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to both Pit Bull Rescues of Northeast PA and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. www.pittiechicks.com

ATTEND Alexa’s Angels Bracelets: Found at Everything Natural in Clarks Summit, a portion of the profits go towards local community outreach programs dedicated to those living with breast cancer. 570586-9684.

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Making Strides of Wyoming Valley Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) event of Wyoming Valley is a noncompetitive 5K on Saturday, October 18 at 9:30 a.m. in Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre.

570-562-9749.

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Pink Ribbon Pumpkin Day On October 4, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., head to Roba Family Farms in North Abington Township. A portion of admission costs will be donated to the Northeast PA Susan G. Komen Affiliate. Wear pink! 570-563-2904.

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11th Annual Pink Elegance on Parade Fashion Show On February 22, 2015 at 1 p.m., the show will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton.

Food, fashion and fundraising for breast cancer will be the theme of the afternoon.

570-342-8300.

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Miles of Memories 5K/10K/ Kids’ Fun Run On October 18 at 8:45 a.m., the event will be at Nippenose Bible Fellowship Church in Oval to raise funds for those fighting breast cancer.

570-745-3434.

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The Painted Bra Project Spirited Art in Dickson City will host a breast cancer-fighting event on October 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Guests will paint a bra to keep or to donate to Bras Across the Bridge in Wilkes-Barre. 570-507-1560.

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Bras Across the Bridge On October 11, the Market Street Bridge will be decorated with intimates as a reminder to women to have a breast exam conducted annually. Funds will go to the American Cancer Society. continued on page 20

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Night for the Cure A fun-filled night of hors d’oeuvres, a dessert bar, beer and wine tasting will be October 19 at Woodloch Springs in Hawley, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Reservations recommended. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen. 570-685-8000.

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Pre-Race Luminary Party and Ceremony Party at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square in Scranton on September 19. Luminary sets can be purchased for $5 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their bags. The candlelight ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. 570-969-6072.

THINK Foods to Eat and Avoid to Lower Breast Cancer Risk Provided by Dr. Jila KaberiOtarod, MD CNSC, GI Nutrition, Geisinger Health Systems

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Consume five to six servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

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Consume foods high in fiber! 25 to 30 grams of soluble and insoluble fibers are recommended daily.

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Limit alcohol intake to a very small amount, if any.

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Include healthy fats in your diet such as those found in fish and nuts.

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2014 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure On September 20, up to 75 percent of funds raised at the Race will remain in the region. Through Race efforts, breast cancer research, treatment, screenings, education and diagnostics are funded.

570-969-6072.

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Visit www.Komen.org to find a complete list of Susan G. Komen for the Cure events.

9th Annual Ski for the Cure On February 28th, 2015, hit the slopes of Jack Frost Mountain at 8:30 a.m. for the breast cancer awareness event.

570-443-8425.

Rally for a Cure Tournament Golf, luncheon, contests and raffles held each August at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit. Funds help those battling breast cancer.

570-586-0946.

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Plan a diet high in plant protein, particularly soybeans, chickpeas, lentils and lima beans.

Include whole grains such as wheat, rice, rye, oats and corn.

Eat red meat in moderation; leaner options such as chicken and turkey provide the body with the protein it needs.

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Preventative Measures Provided by Dr. Kristine Kelley, MD, FACS, Delta Medix

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Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight, work towards an ideal weight by increasing your level of activity and holding yourself to a healthy diet. There is a clear connection between obesity and breast cancer.

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Maintain a diet low in animal fat.

Get a mammogram beginning at age 40, once a year- especially if there is a family history of breast cancer.

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Be aware and act early. Finding breast cancer early may not alter end results, but it will provide you with more options, which can in turn help you to mentally prepare.

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Limit your intake of processed sugars and grains

Be open. Discuss alternative routes of treatment with your physician.

Imaging techniques such as an MRI or ultrasound can be extremely effective in detecting breast cancer.

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Give yourself a breast exam once a month. If something doesn’t feel right, schedule an appointment with your doctor immediately.

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Limit your consumption of foods high in estrogen (legumes, soybeans, peas). Though upping your estrogen intake can be helpful during menopause, it should be limited during other stages of life.

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Get involved: Support organizations that raise awareness for breast cancer. Taking part in something positive and constructive, as well as feeling a sense of community can help improve one’s overall well being.

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If walking isn’t an option, head downtown to cheer on participants of the Race for the Cure.

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Paint a Mural: With guidance from Heart to Art, those participating in the Race for the Cure on September 20 can contribute to a painted mural that will be put on display in the Komen office.

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Sleep in for a Cure. If you can’t make it to the race , you can make a donation at www.KomenNEPA.org

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Go Pink! If you live or operate a business along the Race for the Cure route, decorate the outside of your building to help motivate participants.

Plus you may win a prize!

–Monika Loefflad

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Turning Loss to Learning A Grandson’s Tribute

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I need the world to know that

breast cancer has to be cured, so that grandmothers have more of a story to tell, more of a story to teach, more of a story to live.

months, and then she passed,” says Paul.

Although William was only 4-years-old when she died, her death was a loss he felt very much. “My mom always said that she didn’t want me to think about it too much, that she wanted me to remember her for how she helped me and how she loved me.”

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to cancer research through the Doreen Mirams Charity, but the book is only part of William’s efforts. On October 5, he will host the first Doreen Mirams Annual Memorial Golf Tournament at the Shawnee Inn and

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“It’s a sad story, because she hid it from us,” recalls Paul Mirams, William’s father.

“She had friends who had cancer, went for treatment and died, so she didn’t get treated and didn’t tell anybody.” Doreen was an active woman– an avid gardener and talented golfer– but eventually she started slowing down. “Once we found out, she had about eight

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With illustrations depicting real family photographs, each page details the story of how William’s grandmother taught him to play golf. Now an accomplished junior golfer, William decided to write it as a tribute to her. “I loved to play golf when I was younger, and she took me out every day. I want the book to show how she helped me and to help other children who have suffered a similar loss.”

illiam Mirams, an eighth grader at Notre Dame Elementary School in East Stroudsburg, recently wrote and published, “Golf, Grandma and Me,” an interactive children’s book about his grandmother, the late Doreen Mirams, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2006.

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Golf Resort to raise money and awareness in memory of his grandmother.

Proceeds will be donated to the Pocono Medical Center's Hughes Cancer Center, where his grandmother was cared for at the end of her life.

“Any support people can give is appreciated,” says Paul Mirams. “Even if it’s not hugely successful, we’ve accomplished one thing: to allow William to express how he feels and to do something in his grandmother’s memory.”

William’s dedication to the fight against breast cancer is remarkable, and his parents say that this is only the beginning.

“This is just expected,” his father says, laughing. “We are very proud.

Visit www.GolfGrandmaAndMe.com or www.Facebook.com/Mirams4acure/info.

To register for the golf tournament, visit www.williammirams.com or call –Julia Casey 570-213-7870.

Book illustrations (right) depict real family photographs.

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Bonds of Survivorship

NRCI Survivor Celebration ighting cancer creates bonds between patients, caregivers and medical professionals. In a life experience that is so individual and potentially isolating, these relationships forged in battle are pivotal in turning cancer warriors into cancer survivors. The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) is a local, non-profit organization working to ease the burden of cancer.

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For the last 22 years, NRCI has hosted the Survivors Celebration. This year, dual events take place on September 20 and September 27 at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre and McDade Park in Scranton, respectively. This is an opportunity for cancer survivors, caregivers and

“Survivors Celebration is a chance to observe with gratitude another year, another birthday and another milestone in your children's lives that you haven't missed because of the scourge of cancer."

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oncology medical professionals to come together and know that they are part of a community. The highlight of this year’s celebrations will be the “Circle of Survivors.” This activity will allow those in attendance the opportunity to share their experiences with and thoughts on cancer.

Theodore W. Uroskie, MD and Elizabeth Zygmunt cochair this year’s events. Uroskie of Clarks Green is a retired OB/GYN who serves on the NRCI Board of Directors.

Moscow resident Zygmunt, an editor and columnist, has volunteered at the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute for many years. A survivor, she says, “Survivors Celebration is a chance to observe with gratitude another year, another birthday and another milestone in your children's lives that you haven't missed because of the scourge of cancer."

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part of a peer group. Jill Kryston, a cancer survivor and event committee member, speaks of the importance of the shared experience. “When you hear those words, ‘You’ve got cancer,’ you feel isolated, that is, until you meet other survivors and hear their stories.” She furthers that survivorship is a thread that binds. Having a peer group means having others who understand the pain and struggle. The bonds of this shared journey provide mental well-being and work in conjunction with the comforting assistance of caregivers to increase healing and reduce loneliness.

“Every time I come away feeling blessed and thankful for the opportunity to participate in such a meaningful event for both the survivor as well as the caregiver,” Kryston says. One of her greatest motivations is seeing the survivors wearing multi-year survivor badges.

Register online at www.cancernepa.org/newsevents/sp ecial-events/cancer-survivors-celebration/ by September 12.

–Kieran O’Brien Kern

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in the United States. Men age 50 and older are at a higher risk.

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The Faces of Childhood Cancer in NEPA Meet Jacob Maniscalco

Jacob Maniscalco has never known a life without cancer.

At 9-months-old, his mother, Terri Johnson of Hanover Township, took him for a checkup after noticing that his eyes were moving rapidly, in a seizure-like manner.

Within a few weeks of that doctor’s visit, Maniscalco started his first round of chemotherapy for a Metastatic Pilocytic Astrocytoma, an inoperable brain tumor.

Now 5-years-old, he had only been chemotherapy-free for five months, before his tumor began to enlarge, forcing him to return to a tri-weekly rotation of treatment at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Due to the location of the brain tumor, Maniscalco suffers from a wide range of side effects, from eyesight deterioration to behavioral issues and lack of impulse control. However, he refuses to let it affect his spirit.

A talented conversationalist with a vivid and beautifully developed imagination, he is fluent in medical terminology and can effortlessly delineate his many medications, doses and treatment methods with a smile on his face. A fan of Cheerios, chocolate chip cookies and “cheesy toast,” Maniscalco enjoys dressing up in costumes, playing outside and riding his bike around local parks. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall, and he recently received $10 for his first baby tooth!

Meet Sonya Whitman When Sonya Whitman of Tobyhanna was selecting a major of study at La Salle University, she settled on nursing with one

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specific intention: to become a health care provider patients could relate to and trust.

She modeled this aspiration after a nurse that she encountered while in cancer treatment as a teenager.

Whitman was 14 when she first felt an intense pain in her right knee that she attributed to growing pains or possibly a field hockey injury. When that pain only increased, she consulted a series of doctors who eventually diagnosed her with Osteosarcoma, a rare strain of bone cancer that is particularly uncommon in girls.

Whitman spent the next nine months in intensive chemotherapy treatment where she lost 50 pounds, all of her hair and had a full knee replacement. Whitman was cancer free for the next two years, during which she completed physical therapy for her knee, graduated from high school and started at La Salle University.

While on a trip to New York City through the local nonprofit organization Cancertacular, Whitman noticed a lump on her knee in the same location of her first tumor. To everyone’s grave disappointment, her cancer had returned, but this time it surfaced in the muscle. Just as Whitman was about to start a second round of chemo, her father lost his battle to lung cancer.

Despite the sadness and setbacks, Whitman will graduate from college on time in 2015 with an impressive GPA and the position of president of La Salle University’s Student Nursing Chapter. She now plans to begin her career as a nurse. –Elisabeth S. Costanzo

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Shining Light on Rare Disease Liam’s Lighthouse Foundation

Liam Schulze was diagnosed with HLH at 14 months old (left). Days before his bone marrow transplant he wore a t-shirt emblazoned with the meaning of his name– powerful warrior (right). iam’s Lighthouse Foundation (LLF) is a non-profit organization about increasing awareness and funding research for people with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a lifethreatening immunodeficiency that affects people of all ages and ethnic groups. Former Suscon resident and Misericordia University alumna Michelle Schulze founded the organization in honor of her 20month-old son Liam who succumbed to the disease in 2009.

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mark of hypercytokinemia is “Hemophagocytosis,” the process for which the disorder is named. The immune system becomes overstimulated and begins to damage important tissue and organs such as bone marrow, the liver and the brain.

Liam was diagnosed with HLH on March 26, 2009.

Just 41 days after a bone marrow transplant, on September 9, 2009, Liam “earned his angel wings” while in Schulze’s arms. “I no longer get to hug him, kiss him and show him just how much his mommy loves him. So for me, it's my way of honoring his short but HappeningsPA.com

meaningful life,” explains Schulze. “I know he went through what he went through for a reason. He had a purpose in this life, and he is now my guiding light to continue his work.

Any good that comes from LLF, whether it be very small or very big, is all because of him, and it does help me in grieving.” According to Schulze, HLH was once estimated to occur in 1.2 cases per million children; however, unpublished observations have led experts to believe it to be much more common than this.

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On Your Side in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Kishori Veerabhadrappa, M.D. • Kristin M. Liptock, D.O • Padmaja R. Bojanapally, M.D. Lisa C. Thomas, M.D. • Aakanksha Asija, M.D

Hematology and Oncology Associates of Northeastern PA is proud to announce their QOPI recertification through October 2016. This recognition by the QOPI Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and its Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, certifies that hematology-oncology practices meet standards for quality cancer care.

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hen you or a loved one faces breast cancer, you need a team who provides compassionate, comprehensive care close to home.

At Hematology and Oncology Associates, we provide the highest level of cancer care to our patients in a state of the art facility in Northeastern PA. Along with our nine board certified physicians, we offer a healing environment, including on-site counseling services to assist patients and their families. Our Genetic Counseling Program helps you and your loved ones understand your personal risk or the risk of other family members.

We understand that cancer care is more than treatment alone and we are here to help on every level.

We understand the importance of community and we are proud to support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. ®

William J Heim, M.D. Richard G. Emanuelson, M.D. Lisa C. Thomas, M.D. Carl Barsigian, M.D. Kristin M. Liptock, D.O. Kishori Veerabhadrappa, M.D. Padmaja R. Bojanapally, M.D. Jeffrey F. Gryn, M.D. Aakanksha Asija, M.D

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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Symptoms: Persistent high fever Abnormal blood tests such as: low red blood cells, low platelets and low neutrophils Blood abnormalities such as: low sodium level, low albumin level, elevated triglycerides, and liver dysfunction Enlarged spleen Rashes on the skin Enlarged lymph nodes Central nervous system involvement occurs in 50 percent of patients. It may be present at the time of onset, or can develop at a later time.

The symptoms of central nervous system disease can include: - Irritability - Seizures

Chris, Liam and Michelle Schulze before the HLH diagnosis.

better detection. “To date, there are close to 10 others in and around our area who have also been diagnosed with HLH over the past couple years. One is the daughter of one of my Misericordia University classmates, and another is the son of a Wilkes-Barre mom,” says Schulze.

- Fatigue - Low or abnormally increased muscle tone - Difficulty with coordination - Weakness of face/eye nerves - Sudden blindness - Paralysis and coma (very rare)

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“More physicians need to be aware of this disease, so we can treat it in a timely manner, and so families know where to seek out treatment,” explains Schulze. “When Liam first started to become ill, I Googled all of his symptoms over and over again, and not one thing came up as HLH being a possibility. I wanted to change that for others, so they aren't in the dark like we were about this horrific disease. There is no HappeningsPA.com

reason he went undiagnosed for 10 months. Awareness is key. If doctors can't identify it, they can't treat it.”

Schulze works closely with research experts at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and knows exactly where the funding goes and how much it is needed. “We are working so hard to provide funding for safer, more effective treatment options and to decrease mortality rates,” Schulze says, “I want to be able to change the world of HLH in my son's name. He fought so hard and will forever be my hero.”

She currently resides in Colorado Springs with her husband, Chris and son, Callan.

Visit www.LiamsLighthouseFounda tion.org.

–Joan Mead-Matsui

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3 Ways to Support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Visit Timmy’s Town Center Located in the Mall at Steamtown in Scranton, Timmy’s Town Center is a children’s museum and play center that encourages children to learn through engaging, explorative activities. Timmy’s Town is an acting memorial for Timmy Kelly, a native of Northeast PA who lost his battle with pediatric cancer when he was just 5 years old.

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Click A Miracle for Ava A Miracle for Ava is a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for pediatric brain cancer. What started as a Facebook prayer page for Ava Gioe while she was in the midst of her battle has evolved into a beautiful memorial and information hub for the group’s events and awareness efforts. Check out “A Miracle for Ava” on Facebook or contact Giannina Gioe at 570- 677-0292 about upcoming events.

Shop Cancertacular’s “Coach-tacular” Raffle In honor of the organization’s 6th birthday, Cancertacular will host a “Coach-tacular” raffle with authentic Coach merchandise valued over $1,000. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and can be purchased through any member of the Cancertacular team or through several local businesses. The drawings will be held on September 30. Contact Jezuit at 570-466-0658 for tickets. www.Cancertacular.org -Elisabeth S. Costanzo

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Meet the Golden Children

CANCERTACULAR CELEBRATES & SUPPORTS LOCAL KIDS WITH CANCER

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or the past six years, Cancertacular has offered support of all kinds to local children, and their families, who are battling cancer. Pediatric cancer survivor Tina Jezuit founded this purely volunteer driven non-profit coalition.

Jezuit was volunteering for the global organization “Stupid Cancer, I’m Too Young For This” when she felt a call to action. She understood the concept that it takes a village to survive a cancer diagnosis, and Northeast PA was her village.

With the assistance of her father, Stanley, and sister, Jillian, Jezuit founded Cancertacular, whose services are available to any child under the age of 18 in Northeast PA who receives a cancer diagnosis.

Cancertacular beneficiaries are affectionately referred to as “Golden Children,” and in accordance with the organization’s bylaws, a “Golden Child” remains one forever

and is guaranteed a seat at any Cancertacular event. Not only does Cancertacular honor and support the “Golden Child,” but also “Golden Siblings,” a group established by Jillian Jezuit, who acknowledged through her personal experiences with her sister’s illness, that pediatric cancer does not simply affect the afflicted child, but rather the whole family.

by donations and monthly fundraisers, which vary from bake sales to 5K races to charted bus trips to New York City or Hershey Park.

Last September marked Cancertacular’s fifth anniversary, which coincided with the twenty-fifth anniversary of Jezuit being cancer free! To mark the event, Cancertacular hosted its first “Golden Ball.” All of the “Golden Children” were in attendance and sat at the head Cancertacular’s efforts are direct Jacob Maniscalco table, dressed to the and focus on the and his mother at hilt in fancy dresses the first ever and black tuxedos immediate needs Golden Ball. with gold bowties. of the families Next to the “Golden Children” they support. Services were seven empty seats for include hospital visits, transthe “Golden Angels” who celeportation to and from treatbrated in heaven. ment, gas cards, weekly supplies of groceries, redecoration of bedrooms, playrooms September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and backyards, travel and Jezuit has one wish - to expenses and monthly rent paint Northeast PA gold! Visit payments. The support www.Cancertacular.org offered by Jezuit and her -Elisabeth S. Costanzo volunteers is fueled purely

Cancertacular's "Golden Children" and the people who love them.

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Beth Burkhauser, Chair, International Interdependence Hexagon Project

describe the Project as “small Art with BIG Ideas.” Based in Scranton and stemming from the tremendous civic contributions of Sondra Myers and Dr. Benjamin Barber’s local Interdependence Movement, this visual arts project asks young people to create art within the downloadable, infinitely inter-linking shape of a hexagon– a metaphor for interconnectedness. I have presented this project model at state and national I am an art educator and cur- art edurently work at Keystone cation College. I previously taught conferart in the public school sysences in New tems throughout Northeast York City, Seattle, PA for 35 years. Shortly after San Diego, Dublin, my retirement eight years Ireland and at the ago, Sondra Myers, co-founder International Society for of the Interdependence Education Through Art Movement, invited me to vol- (InSEA) World Triennial unteer for her Congress in Melbourne, Interdependence Day proAustralia. gram held each September.

More than 4,000 hexagons The Hexagon Project was have been exhibited in born from my deep connecdowntown Scranton. tion to the integration of the Because the hexagons conarts into general education at nect, they create a remarkMcNichols Plaza Elementary able visual pattern of activist School in Scranton, and my statements, sometimes covneed to continue to “place my ering entire walls, celebrating heart” within the lives of interconnectedness. Open to young people. The all media, we have seen Interdependence Hexagon works in clay, wood, cast iron, does both… and more. paper, cardboard, fabric, colSometimes we like to Interdependence Day, the day after 9/11, was designated in 2003 to mark a time to reflect on the weaknesses of a world that does not see itself as connected to injustice or the needs of others and to ask what should be done about this. The Interdependence Movement‘s goals are to create a more civil, peace-minded and just world. The dayand now the month – is celebrated regionally and internationally in many schools, churches universities and civic organizations in order to create and sustain a culture of interdependence.

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lage, prints and sculpture, artists books, graphic and digital design…even a video. It is always exciting and surprising.

This year will be no different with several hundred works coming from our two-year partnership with Do Your P’Art Foundation in Chicago, our new international collaborators in Nepal, Africa, across America and from local schools (Riverside, Abington Heights, Blue Ridge and Dunmore).

Our little band of educator-volunteers believes that young people throughout the world should have opportunities to explore global themes, issues and ideas in school. We believe the arts are vehicles for this exploration.

Citizens and students of all ages are invited to join us. The world is too small to see ourselves as isolated and without empathy. The more we see ourselves as connected, the more we will set our hearts on benevolence and take action in the world.

-Beth Burkhauser, Chair, International Interdependence Hexagon Project

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his spring, Debbie Conway, an Ohio native, was selected as the superintendent of Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton.

Conway is a 28-year veteran of the National Park Service. She began her career in college, working seasonal jobs at National Parks in Ohio. Since then, she has served in a variety of park ranger and management positions in 11 parks throughout the country. In addition to Fort Stanwix, Conway recently served as the acting superintendent at both Morristown and Thomas Edison National Historical Parks.

What economic impact does Steamtown and the park’s visitors have on the Northeast PA region?

We recently received our economic impact figures for 2013. We had 81,176 visitors in 2013, and it is estimated that those visitors spent over $4 million in the area while at the park. This spending led to the creation of roughly 59 jobs in the area.

Overall, the National Park Service estimates that for every $1 spent on national parks, there is a $10 return

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on that investment in the surrounding communities.

As part of the National Park Service, our operating budget is appropriated by Congress. Obviously 2013 was a difficult year in the federal government. We had sequestration in the spring, which cut our budget by over 5 percent, and then in October we had the government shutdown which reduced our visitation at a key point during the fall color season. Both of these things had an impact on our operation.

Railroads once provided revitalization to the region.

Do you think the same industry can aid in revitalization today?

Railroads can certainly aid in the revitalization of the area.

They provide an excellent source of transportation to get large quantities of product to manufacturers and vendors quickly. The Northeast PA Regional Railroad Authority, one of our partners, owns and manages 100 miles of tracks outside of our rail yard. They work to attract additional industry and business to the area by marketing the rail line as an economic transportation corridor. Having an

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efficient and well-managed railroad operating in the area can only help draw additional business to the area.

Why is it important to preserve Steamtown?

Steam railroads were critical to the development of our country. The expansions of the railroads caused the expansion of the country as well as the diversification of our economy from primarily agriculture to manufacturing.

This is an important part of the American story and a part of history we should not forget. Steamtown National Historic Site was created to preserve the stories associated with this important period in our country’s history.

What is Steamtown doing right?

We have an incredibly passionate staff of employees and volunteers. They are the backbone of the park. The volunteers are truly unsung heroes. We could not operate the trains and many other aspects of the park without them. I certainly hope to keep the great folks we have and expand the volunteer program as well.

What are some items you plan to improve?

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One of the most pressing issues is getting steam back in Steamtown.

We have been operating without a steam locomotive for almost two years. We are working with historic equipment that breaks and requires regular maintenance, inspections and restoration.

Unfortunately, we have several pieces of equipment that are inoperable at this time. One of my goals will be to develop a five- to ten-year maintenance and inspection schedule, so we can stagger the work and repairs and hopefully never be without steam again.

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How can you bring a revived interest in historical tourism in the region?

We need to revamp our program offerings to attract local visitors as well as out-of-town guests. We need to increase our visibility in the community and make connections with local user groups. I believe a lot of folks are interested in the history of the region; they just don’t think to take the time to see the sites in their own backyard, or they only come when they have company from out of town. I also think providing folks with a dose of history as they are doing other things can help. For example, our partner, the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, has worked hard to create a multi-use trail through the region much of which follows old rail lines. continued on page 40

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Revitalization on Rails History & Heritage of Region continued from p. 39

Feeding people a little history while they are hiking or biking or out walking their dog can go a long way to help rebuild the interest in history and pride in the community.

How can residents benefit from a visit?

We often forget to visit the sites in our own backyard. As an urban park, we need to adjust our programming so that we don’t just cater to the one-time, out-of-the-area visitor, the more traditional tourist who is on vacation. We need to make sure we offer a wide range of programs that are dynamic and reach a variety of audiences, so we can draw the local residents into the park more than when they have guests from out of town. An example we are talking about for next year is instead of just having trains that travel to a destination and people get off and explore the village or town, have experiential excursions.

For example maybe a bike train where you can load your bike on the train and travel to a location near the multi-use trail and then bike back to the park. I think offering different experiences will draw more repeat users to the park.

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Getting Personal with Debbie Conway, Superintendent, Steamtown National Historic Site Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

Pets: Dog and Cats

Residence: Scranton

Hobbies: Antiques, traveling, reading

Husband: Bob Conway Years Experience: 28

Why is educating the next generation so important?

We need to develop a robust offering of educational programs for youth as well as life-long learners. School groups come for rides on our yard shuttles, but I feel we could do a much better job of tying into their curriculum. People have to care about something before they will care for it. These young folks will be our leaders and decision makers of tomorrow, and they need to understand and appreciate the importance of this site and history in general, so they will want to care for it and preserve for their children. Knowing where you have been helps you understand where you are going.

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Award: National Park Service Superior Service Award in 2013

What effect does the preservation of regional rail stations have?

The preservation efforts are community driven. We have extensive archives, which often helps inform a community about the history of the station, including providing historic photos, which might aid the restoration efforts. I am a big architecture buff and love seeing historic buildings preserved. I truly believe saving a few key structures in a community can really start a larger effort of revitalization. It shows pride in the community and its history. Having the historic stations restored also helps the park. People will travel via the train to these locations to see the stations.

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Women in Automotive Business Break Barriers hen Katie Lambert answers the phone at McCarthy Tire’s main office, she understands why there are still customers surprised to hear her introduce herself as a manager–because she is a woman. After more than 30 years in the business in various leadership roles, Lambert has gained the confidence to deal with those stereotypes. “At an early age, I would hesitate to go out on a limb at work, but now my confidence has grown, and I have no fear of failure anymore,” she says.

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included being angry, overly emotional, too tough, too weak and conniving, but the most surprising outcome of the article was that most of those stereotypes are firmly reinforced by other women.

As the co-owner of McCarthy Tire, Lambert welcomes the challenges of being a woman in a leadership position, especially in a male-dominated industry.

She says it has given her the opportunity to connect with and help other women find their way.

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area college students looking to break into a male-dominated field.

“Being a female owner here encourages other women to apply for management positions,” Guitson adds.

Guitson came into the auto industry after a few years of teaching in the North Pocono Area School District. While working her way to a position as president, Guitson said it was her competitive nature that pushed her to the top.

Going to countless car auctions over the years attended by thousands of men and only a handful of women made Guitson realize just how largely maledominated the auto industry is on a national scale.

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are involved in area organizations that work to help women in executive roles network and communicate with each other to better understand goals and challenges.

Being involved in networks like Circle 200, a group for successful career women in Northeast PA, has helped both women discuss the setbacks and triumphs in

their positions with women who understand what they’re going through.

Lambert points out that in these types of discussions it’s just as important to focus on a woman’s strengths as it is to discuss the challenges they face in the workplace. “Women are detailed oriented and tend to follow things to completion in a more thorough fashion,” says Lambert.

Although Guitson and Lambert agree women have come a long way in gaining respect and equality in executive offices, there are continued reminders

that stereotypes are still out there. “People usually assume my business was handed down to me by my father versus purchasing it on my own,” Guitson adds.

In meetings or over the phone, Lambert says she notices a sense of trepidation from younger female employees when they first start compared to their confident male counterparts. Over time though, Lambert has enjoyed watching their confidence issues disappear, being replaced with a stronger sense of self worth.

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TechnicallyLiving:

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And though the following recommendations may be viewed as an annoyance which is true, they are having an online account compromised or a credit card number stolen is more of an annoyance.

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Complex Passwords Your password should never just be the word “password!” Also avoid all of the obvious options, like your name, address, phone number, birthday, significant other or child’s birthday. The password should be long and ought to involve capital letters, numbers and other symbols if they are allowed.

Include everything that is allowed and make it the maximum number of characters in an effort to make it as difficult as possible.

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thing that may be compromised itself, such as a daily planner. To help you remember, consider using a phrase and alternating some letters for other characters. For example, if you used the phrase "I Have A Dog," you could implement this technique as "1H@v3@D0g." In this case the “I” becomes a “1,” the “A” becomes “@” and the “O” becomes zero.

Password Manager A password manager is an online service that allows you to securely store your passwords in a system that makes it easy to use complex passwords. Imagine a system which stores encrypted passwords and helps to populate them on your computer or mobile when you need to log in. Take for example LastPass.

You would create a LastPass account, install the software (web browser plugin) on your computers, and install the app on your mobile devices.

You can then start storing passwords in it. If you were signing up for a new online account, you could create a very complex password and then store it in LastPass.

When you log in to the account in the future, LastPass will automatically insert the password. It helps you store complex passwords, populates them and transmits them securely.

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Two-Factor Authentication Ok, I know you are a smart bunch. Right now you are sitting back saying, “Wow, that password manager idea sounds stupid. What if my master password for the password manager was stolen?” Well there is a solution for that too. Enter twofactor authentication. With two-factor authentication, you are also required to enter a second code after you type in your password. This code is generated by either an application on a mobile device or by a web service that then sends it to you as a text message. Without this code, you are unable to login to your account, which means even if your password is compromised, it is very difficult for a malicious agent to compromise the account. Since this sounds like a major annoyance, you can also choose to save devices. For example, on my home computer I do not have to enter this code, but if I wish to login from an internet cafe, than I would be required to enter the code.

Unfortunately this last option is not available on all websites yet, though that will likely change.

-Matt Artz, VP of Strategy & Operations, TR Technology Solutions. Matt enjoys traveling, reading, music, yoga and meditation.

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60 Years Strong

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s the Scranton Area Foundation celebrates 60 years of community outreach through grant making and stewardship, the foundation plans for the future while learning from the past.

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President and CEO Laura Ducceschi couldn’t be more proud to represent an organization rich in history, giving and a strong sense of community. A successful career in public policy and nonprofit work gave Ducceschi the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally after receiving degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.

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like Philadelphia were rewarding, Ducceschi says coming home to Northeast PA to be a part of a meaningful community tradition felt right.

“When this opportunity opened up to come back to the community, I was thrilled,” she says. The people of this region are a big reason why Ducceschi feels this is a great place to live and work. “The people here would do anything for their neighbor; it doesn’t matter the level of income,” adds Ducceschi.

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“The community foundation plays a role of bringing people together who care to work on solving problems,” Ducceschi says.

Through hosting the 2013 open forum and similar outreach events, the foundation has taken 2014 by storm and developed new ways for donors to give and new ways for the community to benefit. “Our goal is to make the community aware we are their foundation, and continued on page 50 September 2014

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the foundation doesn’t stop at open forums, but includes educational seminars, workshops and community events. The foundation also implemented staff training for area non-profits and a revitalization of their grant application process.

the more we are facilitating and getting involved, the better,” adds Ducceschi.

Literature, like the foundation’s The Path Forward, provides insight and statistics into the constant need

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Ducceschi says it’s rewarding to work alongside people who “work so hard to do so much with so little.”

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Next month, for its 60th anniversary, Scranton Area Foundation will give the community and staff the chance to celebrate their work, the work of donors and those who’ve come before. Visit www.safdn.org –Cecelia Dunford

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Benjamin Moore launched the project in May 2013 as a commitment to revitalizing Main Streets across North America. Residents nominated 840 participating towns. The Downtown Hawley Partnership nominated the Wayne County community, and Hawley was one of 20 selected through an online voting contest.

Approximately half a million votes were cast. Projects across the nation were completed in May and June of this year. The outcome was such a success that Benjamin Moore will host the program again in 2015.

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The project focused on painting and minor repairs to the ground floors of all the buildings as well as replacement of damaged windows, masonry and siding. A grant from the PA Department of

Community and Economic Development matched the monies contributed by Benjamin Moore, allowing the upper floors to be restored and larger improvements to be made, like new awnings, lighting and signs.

Grimm Construction worked with R.W. Goldate Painting, Perfect Professional Painters, Reeves Awnings and Hunt Signs. “Their commitment to this project has been amazing; they really came alongside the community and worked with the building

owners and business owners to make this entire project a success,” says Knox.

Benjamin Moore had a team of color experts prepare a suggested color palette for each building. The building owner then chose to accept the color change or have their existing colors refreshed. Magnani Design and Hemmler and Camayd Architects helped match the Benjamin Moore refurbishments on the ground floor to the matching grant refurbishments on the upper floors.

The town of 1,200 residents sits on the edge of Lake Wallenpaupack, making it a quaint tourist destination.

“There is a great mix of eating options, antique dealers, theater and general retailers within our town,” continues Knox. “The makeup of buildings and the scale of the town creates a very charming scene, and the community residing in those quaint buildings is what makes Hawley unique.” Visit www.PaintWhatMatters.com and www.VisitHawleyPA.com -Erika A. Bruckner

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“After years of study and work in Maryland, it came to us that to assist others in being free from worldly illusions, we should open a center where the spiritual truths we personally live by could be offered to the rest of society,” says Director Sri Akhenaton.

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“Our American Indian Center is a building that holds the truth of yesterday– when native peoples walked this land with courage and conviction,” describes Akhenaton. Here, handmade relics, photographs, jewelry and tools provide insight as to how American Indians lived hundreds of years ago. The focus of the building is on the Oglala Lakota of South Dakota.

Visitors can join meditation groups, spirituality teachings and crystal facilitation. A Bonsai display and tranquil Koi pond are also on premises to properly display the peaceful essence of PA lands.

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Home Again-A unique resale shop featuring shabby chic, modern and antique home decor and furniture. Open 7 days a week. Merchandise changes daily. Accepting furniture for consignment. Pick up and delivery available. Located on 2nd floor of Steamtown Mall, Scranton. Open Mall hours. 570-343-7803.

Jukebox Classics and Vintage Slot Machines–Specializing in Game Room Collectables, Pin Ball Machines, Juke Boxes (old & new), barber shop poles & chairs, Vintage Gas Pumps, Cookie Jars, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Paintings, Neon Signs, Jewelry, Rugs, Coca Cola items, Betty Boop items and more. 210 Main Ave, Hawley. Phone 570-226-9411 or 570-241-6230, email: jukesslots@aol.com www.jukeboxclassics.com

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

ures & collectibles for your home. Credit cards and layaway welcome. 1605 Rte. 220 Highway, Pennsdale. 1 mile east of exit 15 of I-180. Open daily 10-5. Info: 570-546-7493 or www.OldeBarnCentre.com

Olde Engine Works Antique Co-opOver 100 dealers inside a 100-year-old machine shop in downtown Stroudsburg. Open seven days a week 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take Route 80 to exit 307 to Main Street to Third Street. Convenient offstreet parking, snacks & clean rest rooms. Friendly dealers on-hand to assist. 570- 421-4340 www.OldeEngineWorks.comer

Retro Decor Shop- Experience the new face of CONSIGNMENT shops. We offer an eclectic collection of painted and primitive furniture including accent pieces, home decor, clothing, jewelry and accessories. Always affordably priced. 1809 Red Barn Village, Clarks Summit.

Thursday & Friday 11-5, Saturday 10-4, Sunday 11-4. 570-586-1222. Like us on Facebook.

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Mary’s Home Furnishings– 10766 SR 29, South Montrose. Open House: Columbus Weekend, Sat & Sun., 10-5. Meet artists Anita Ambrose and Cheryl Korb and view their work– tiny folk paintings to large impressionist pieces. The abundance of paintings and antiques makes a spectacular setting for browsing, shopping & enjoying refreshments. Mary B. Gere, 570-278-2187.www.antiquessusqco.com/marys

Olde Barn Centre/Antiques & SuchAn 1860s Quaker Barn filled with antique furniture of all periods. 12 antique dealers with treas-

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From I-81: Take Waverly Exit 197 Going North: right at end of ramp, then the next two rights Going South: left at end of ramps, then the next two rights

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PET TALES

How to Win the Name Game My Cocker Spaniel acts like a cat! She often doesn't come when I call her, and I have to go looking around the house. I've even tried luring her out with treats, but it didn't work. Seems like she comes when she's good and ready. Any advice on how I can make her heed my call?

People and pets generally co-exist peacefully in spite of astonishingly little “training” to contribute to that harmony. Every interaction with our animal companions formulates their under-

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standing of how to live the good life under our roof.

Deliberate training, if it does occur, pales in comparison to constant unearned attention/reward. Our pets get five-star perks- gourmet dinners, varied treats, luxurious beds, numerous toys, play dates, lavish love and attention… without effort on the dog’s part. Like most creatures, they’re programmed to maximize gain with minimal effort. With their every need met, it’s understandable they think their “staff” can be ignored.

People may believe that by providing for their pets’ needs, the pet should show “gratitude.” And when they don’t, because, of course, they believe their cushy life is an entitlement, people label them “disloyal” or “disobedient.” Loving care in exchange for periodic performance of duties isn’t an unreasonable contract, but be fair. A pet isn’t disobedient if never taught, it’s uneducated! Inexplicably, most owners expect prompt and precise response to the word “come” without explaining to the dog what that means.

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Don’t excuse your Cocker by comparison to cat– many cats come when called; so do turtles, bunnies, even chickens! Virtually any animal can be taught to come, provided sufficient motivation. To extinguish your dog’s habit of ignoring you, be more determined in your goal than she is in hers.

Choose a new command word. If you used “come” previously, try “here,” or “pronto”or any unique word you choose to mean drop what you’re doing, report to me immediately. Don’t say that word yet!

Have your dog skip a meal, eradicate all treats/snacks, reduce meal volume by half.

After two or three days, measure her half-ration into a baggie and offer her kibbles by hand. If plain kibble doesn’t motivate, crush freeze-dried liver into the baggie and shake. When she shows intense interest in tidbits, she has incentive to learn. Offer a kibble, saying her name as she takes it.

Repeat as long as she stays focused. Next mealtime begins this way; then say her name and back up while offering the kibble by hand.

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If she follows, praise effusively as she receives the tidbit. Do not stop or reach toward her… she must catch your hand to receive rewards.

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When she consistently, enthusiastically pursues while you’re backing up, say your command word after her name, then back up fast. Keep sessions short, perhaps six calls.

Gradually increase distance and speed.

Move the game outdoors, call her name, give the command, turn and dash away while encouraging pursuit. Keep it fun, like tag. Name. Command. Chase. Catch. Treat!

Use the command only when truly needed, otherwise play it as a purposeful game.

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Joy Decker says her rescue pup is extremely gentle and loves to cuddle.

He also loves to play hide-n-seek around their Susquehanna property.

Lounging in the sun and playing are favorite pastimes for this sociable guy who lives in Dunmore with Michelle Mazzei.

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AnneMarie Flora says her precious pet loves to cuddle and play ball.

They make their home in Clarks Summit.

This Pug is a freshly minted graduate of PetSmart puppy school! Rita and Bob Selemba of Scranton are the proud parents.

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“CocoBean”

This energetic, fun-loving doggie loves to play with her squeaky toys and cuddle with her mommy and daddy. She’s part of the Phillips family in Scranton.

“Greyson”

Rita and Bob Selemba’s Tuxedo Cat loves to play with their pug, Oliver at home in Scranton.

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This happy fluff ball of energy is very adventurous. He loves the outdoors, learning new tricks & making new friends. He lives in Dalton with Kelly Beichler.

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Tailoring and Treasures Leo D’Angelo’s Works of Heart

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eo D’Angelo got his start in the garment business when he was just 16 years old. Little did he know that his first job in a sewing factory would grow into a career that would include fashioning Marilyn Monroe’s first pair of pants and tailoring uniforms for the New York Yankees.

Today, D’Angelo is the owner of LaSalle the Image Makers, a fine men’s clothing store in business since 1975. Anyone who visits will tell you, the shop is unique inside and out. The Scranton shop stands out among a sea of typical brick and siding with its bright red

Leo D’Angelo (le ft) runs his Scra nton tailoring business with hi s son, Leo Jr.

awning and yellow storefront. The windows give way to only a hint of what’s inside – rooms filled with antique treasures from countless locations and eras.

D’Angelo loves nothing more than meeting with customers and helping them look their best. Tailoring is his specialty– something that he has been doing since he was a young boy. He works with his wife and son, Leo Jr. Over time, D’Angelo began collecting items that interested him. His collection has grown to be so impressive that it attracted the attention of the producers of History Channel’s “American Pickers” in 2012. The crew and stars of the show spent a whole day

in his shop filming and trading stories, which he counts as one of the most memorable days of his life.

D’Angelo has a long list of accomplishments of which he can be proud, but his close-knit family and successful business remain at the top of his list. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s made an appearance on national television and has come in contact with various political figures, professional athletes and celebrities.

He advises young entrepreneurs, “Anything you do, you’ve got to work hard. You have to put in a lot of time and energy and be interested. You’ve just got to work hard.”

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D’Angelo’s collection of antiques and artifacts in his Scranton shop drew the attention of the TV show, “American Pickers.”

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Energy to Spare Towanda Woman Bowling Since 1959

aureen “Mo” Garrison started bowling in 1959. She still enjoys bowling several times a week. “My boyfriend who then became my future husband liked to bowl, and I went with him. It became a date night,”she says. She enjoys her open bowling at Terrace Lanes in Troy and league play at Terrace Lanes and Starlight Lanes in Towanda.

The 73-year-old mother of five children, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren retired after 24 years from Dupont USA in Towanda in 2008. She worked in the film finishing department. “I gave up bowling the first couple of years at Dupont because I was working swing shift and had to miss one out of every three weeks of bowling. About a year before I retired, I agreed to bowl after work with some coworkers and realized how much I missed it,” she says.

A bowling shirt with award patches tells her history.

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games in 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1984. The shirt also includes patches for allspare games, bowling 100 points over average, leaguehigh series and team-highs.

Garrison has traveled to Las Vegas to bowl in the Nationals.

Garrison bowls in four leagues. “I have seen women older than I am who still bowl. They serve as my inspiration to keep doing it for as long as I can throw the ball,” explains Garrison. “Being active is what keeps you young.

Bowling in a league helps you keep young by putting you into a situation where you encounter people of all ages.”

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Her highest game was 265 before she took a break from bowling. Since then, she bowled a 257, and her name was on the recognition board for high game for a week in Towanda. “I have bowled a few 600 series before I quit and some after I came back,” she says.

Her advice for first-time bowlers is to watch videos and read books. “Don’t be discouraged if you do not do well at first; the more you work at it, the easier it becomes. I started with a 115 average and set a goal of five pins improvement every year. It worked until I hit 170, and that is when I plateaued,” she says.

Garrison goes into each game with the hope it might be a big night for her, and sometimes it is.

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Groundbreaking Medical Device for Glaucoma Patients elief is coming to those with cataracts and glaucoma. A new advanced medical device called the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent is now being offered at Bucci Vision in WilkesBarre and Scranton.

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properly drain between the open angle of the iris and the cornea of the eye. As a result, pressure builds, and the optic nerve performance is damaged. Many people who have Open Angle Glaucoma do not experience symptoms while the pressure builds up.

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mild-to-moderate Open Angle glaucoma who currently are being treated with glaucoma medication.

The device allows patients to use less of the expensive and difficult-to-use prescription eye drops.

pressure so greatly that some patients may no longer have to use eye drops at all. Implanted in the patient’s eye after surgery, it leaves the patient feeling like it’s not even there and is nearly invisible.

The effectiveness of the iStent is so intense that the device starts working instantly after surgery to help reduce pressure. iStent is a low-risk device that does not take long to implant and will not extend the length of time the patient spends in surgery.

Studies show that more than 90 percent of patients do not follow through with their eye medication dosing routine, and nearly 50 percent stop taking their medications less than six months after surgery. By stopping medication and ignoring their daily regimen, patients increase their risk of permanent vision loss. By using the low-risk, small and invisible device, patients can reduce the risk of vision loss by having to use less medication and follow an easier regimen.

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REST—KNOWING YOUR LOVED ONE IS HAPPY AND HEALTHY IN OUR HOME

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Rejuvenating the Skin and Spirit Seniors Turn Back the Clock at Woodloch oday’s seniors shun the notion of slowing down, and they embrace an active lifestyle. With young hearts and minds, these active elders want their bodies to reflect how they feel inside.

The team at the Lodge at Woodloch has the expertise to help seniors turn back the clock up to a decade!

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Emily McCoy, a licensed cosmetologist and spa therapist at the Lodge, has been in the beauty industry for 11 years. She often performs facials and hair services for their senior clientele and enjoys pampering them and helping them reach their beauty goals.

“Many seniors come to The Lodge looking to improve the elasticity in their skin, restore the lost luster of

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their more youthful days or feel rejuvenated,” she explains. A fantastic option for clients with mature skin is the Timeless Facial. This treatment is 75 minutes of oxygenating bliss featuring spirulina algae rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts. It is boosted with a vitamin C ampoule to resist premature aging and hyper-pigmentation, promoting a more youthful appearance.

For younger looking skin all over, McCoy recommends the Lodge Body Polish with the Lemon Verbena Scrub.

For seniors who want to continue the pampering at home, the Kerstan Florian product line offers resultsdriven solutions for mature aging skin. “Their Caviar product line is a must for anti-aging,” states McCoy.

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McCoy teaches the Makeup Tips and Tricks class at the Lodge. Many of her senior students are looking for ways to apply makeup for a more even and natural complexion. She says subtle changes in technique coupled with using the correct makeup application tools and products can help people feel ten years younger.

McCoy also provides personal makeup consultations.

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Plan Your Estate Before the State Plans it for You Call for a Free Appointment and Learn: • Why a will or trust is important • How to avoid a Medicaid lien • How to reduce estate taxes • When to seek a guardianship for a loved one

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improved muscle tone, reduced stress and an overall sense of well-being. The Lodge’s creative programs help seniors discover hidden talents or reignite passion for activities including painting, drawing, cooking, journaling and wine-tasting.

Some programs provide a more outsidethe-box approach to the mind-body experience. Breathe and Change your Life harnesses the power of breath to open the mind and focus attention within to relax the body and enhance energy levels while cleansing and rebalancing. Supported by props and pillows, Power Napping class participants are guided through a series of gentle stretches to promote total relaxation and rest leaving them feeling rejuvenated and revitalized. The ancient tradition of Forest Bathing takes guests on slow, contemplative walks that keep the body and mind in the present while teaching techniques for deep breathing, mind-body awareness as well as taking note of the little miracles of the forest. In essence, the

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process cleanses the body from the inside out. Drums Alive enhances lives physically and psychologically for people of all ages and abilities through a unique sensorymotor drumming program involving drum sticks, an exercise ball and music. The program’s goal is create a "whole mind, whole body" experience for all participating.

Visit www.TheLodgeAtWoodloch.com or call –Kieran O’Brien Kern 866-953-8500.

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Receiving the medical care you need doesn’t have to mean leaving your home or residence. You can receive the care you need from trusted health care professionals in your own community with our home health and hospice services.

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When? Most of us think to purchase life insurance when marrying, having a child, retiring, buying a home or transitioning to a new job, but the key is to purchase it when you are young. The cost is based on health, so the healthier you are, the more money you save.

How Much? It is important to cover as much of your income as possible. Life insurance proceeds need to fund a lot of expenses, so although the average American adult has coverage less than four times of his/her annual income, it is best to obtain coverage that is 10 to 15 times your annual income.

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What Kind? There are two types. The first is term insurance, which provides protection for a set period of time, with lower initial premiums and no cash value. The advantage is that it typically offers the highest death benefit for the lowest cost. The second is permanent coverage, which offers lifetime protection. Although premiums are initially higher, you can accumulate cash value on a taxdeferred basis.

How to Start? One can buy through insurance professionals, who can help conduct a detailed analysis to determine what the purchaser needs. Employers often offer purchasing options as part of a benefits package, or consumers can purchase directly through phone or mail.

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A Marriage Made on the Dance Floor Polka Enthusiasts Celebrate 60 Years Together

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dith and Jacob Nenichka are just like any other couple– except for the fact that they are more active than couples a quarter of their age.

The Nenichkas reside on a quiet, tree-lined street in Avoca, surrounded by friends and neighbors.

Upon entering their home, an immediate sense of welcome can be felt. Photos of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren adorn the walls. Family heirlooms are on display.

Edith and Jacob met over half a century ago at a polka, a dance each had been doing since they took their first steps. Edith, now 81, was a girl from Luzerne.

Jacob, now 87, hailed from Swoyersville. He spotted her dancing with some friends from across the room, and the rest they say, is history.

This August, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

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A couple like this can teach younger generations a thing or two about relationships. What Edith and Jacob share can be called a lifetime love affair – the same can be said for their feelings about polka.

to never missing a polka, they volunteer at the Salvation Army, enjoy cooking and baking and participate in church and community fundraisers whenever they can. Jacob spent many years singing with the Elks and ringing the Christmas bells for the Salvation Army. Edith attends a weekly ceramics class. The two spend much of their time with family.

“Polka people are happy people,” says Edith. “I hear that music, and my feet start going – I just can’t help it”. Nearly 20 years ago, at a church Their advice to meeting, young people? she over“Never go to Edith attributes their heard long-lasting relationship bed mad. If you some disagree, and happiness to their women you’ve got to level of activity and discussing talk things out. the “Penninvolvement in the My mother sylvania always said community.

Polka” on ‘Never add WVIA-TV. wood to a They became involved, and burning fire.’ Communicate.” their feet haven’t rested since.

Tune in to WVIA-TV weeknights at 5 p.m. and Edith attributes their longSaturdays at 8 p.m. to catch a lasting relationship and glimpse of Edith and Jacob happiness to their level of on the dance floor. Visit activity and involvement in www.wvia.org. the community. In addition –Monika Loefflad HappeningsPA.com

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St. Mary’s Villa Campus celebrates Founders Day September 22nd

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A Winning Team Happenings & Railriders Honor Guests

Happenings teamed up with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders to celebrate noteworthy people from Northeast PA. At each Happenings’ Night at the Ballpark, someone who was featured in Happenings gets a VIP game experience.

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9-year-old Brayden Grohs loves to play baseball and also has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which causes tumors to grow along his nerve tissue. He has had his share of hospital visits, life-flights and being fed through a tube. But Brayden is brave! He was able to throw out the first pitch, visit the bullpen and sit in the dugout! The Children’s Tumor Foundation raised awareness at the game.

Call 570-969-BALL, or visit www.SWBRailriders.com!

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John Mackarey, LUTCF Agent New York Life Insurance 220 Penn Ave., Suite 100 Scranton, PA 18503 570-340-1320 www.JohnMackarey.com

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Airing of the Quilts A

iring of the Quilts features over 250 handmade quilts from local craftspeople. Guests can revel in the amazing works of local artists and quilt makers that will hang all along Tioga Street in Tunkhannock. The 13th annual outdoor quilt show will be Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. For over a decade, this sizeable quilt show has dazzled the community with its excitement and quality of artwork. Highlights include a remarkable quilt display, vendors and informational seminars.

From “Downton” to the Dietrich As a designer and curator involved in the popular PBS television series “Downton Abbey,” Kathy Hall will share her knowledge and creativity with the public. In a lecture presentation and trunk show, she will describe her experience working with the individuals associated with the show, how her contributions as a quilt and design connoisseur has affected the project and her process of selecting fabrics to establish the most inspiration. The lecture wil be at the Dietrich Theater. Admission is $7.

More Exhibits In a free exhibit at the Father Nallin Center, view the lifetime works of acclaimed quilt

maker and designer, Carolyn Harris. At the Wyoming County Courthouse, view a free exhibit of quilts done in only red and white.

Tunkhannock Middle School will host a selfguided tour of artistic quilt designs. Here, guests can shop and enjoy a “PA Invitational” quilt show, highlighting a world of diverse, creative quilt designs. Admission is $5.

Airing of the Quilts has been a success for 13 years. Jeannette Kitlan, owner of Endless Mountain Quilt Works, describes the presentations as, “colorful and richly immersed in style, history and originality.” Call 570-8367575 or visit www.EMQuiltWorks.com -Ann E. Moschorak

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H A P P E N I N G S

M A G A Z I N E ’ S

SUMMER IN NORTHEAST PA

PHOTO CONTEST Splashing into a local lake… Enjoying an ice cream cone… Going to a festival…

What does summer in Northeast PA look like to you?

Winners Announced!

Prizes:

Happenings’ readers submitted original photographs depicting summer in Northeast PA. Here are the contest winners!

Honorable Mentions!

Winners will receive one of these prizes!

A River Trip for Two from Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rental in Falls, PA www.KayakTheRiver.com 570-388-6107 A Prize Basket with passes to Lahey Family Fun Park in Clarks Summit, PA www.LaheyFunPark.net 570-586-5699

by Laurie Hoyt of Monroe Twp.

Four Passes to Claws “N” Paws Wild Animal Park near Hamlin, PA www.ClawsNPaws.com 570-698-6154

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Grand Prize Winner!

“This photo of my adventurous 3-year old, Cecilia, was taken in Greenfield Township on a hot summer day after the cooling relief of a rain storm. She not only splashed, jumped, and leaped through the gigantic puddles the storm left behind, but she also persuaded me to kick off my shoes and join in what became a freeing and refreshing experience as a mommy and daughter team!”

-by Abby Giombetti of Jessup

See all entries in our “Summer Photo Contest” album on Facebook!

Judges’ Choice Winner!

“Sunrise on Chamberlin Pond, Wyoming County. What a nice day for a boat ride!” -by Janie Stabinsky of Mehoopany

“Fireworks over Carbondale's City Hall during Pioneer Nights two years ago.” -by Nancy Free of Carbondale

September 2014

Readers’ Choice Winner!

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SUMMER FUN

COSTA’S FAMILY FUN PARKOffering 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 mid-June–Labor Day and weekends Spring and Fall.

Route 6 Hawley. 570-226-8585. www.costasfamilyfunpark.com SUSQUEHANNA CANOE & KAYAK–

Enjoy a relaxing day on the Susquehanna paddling, exploring and sightseeing. Centrally located along the river in Falls, PA– a close drive from Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Float along the most beautiful section of the Endless Mountains. Daily/Weekly rentals to other local waterways also available. Call 570-388-6107 www.kayaktheriver.com WALLENPAUPACK SCENIC BOAT TOUR–

Enjoy a breathtaking 50-minute cruise on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, as your tour guide describes the area and its history. Boat Rentals also available– pontoon boat, kayak and/or stand up paddle board. Open daily. Located at the Lake Wallenpaupack Observation Dike, 2487 Route 6, Hawley PA call 570-226-3293 or visit www. wallenpaupackboattour.com WOODLANDS STABLE & TACK–

Year-round trail rides (appointment only, no group too small), lessons, birthdays and pony rides on & off premises. Summer Day Camp.

Week-long overnight camp. Scouting programs.

Tack Shop on premises. 20 minutes from Scranton. Call for appointment or information 570-842-3742. www.woodlandsstable.com YOCUP FROZEN YOGURT–

Come experience bubble tea, other drinks and more than 10 varieties of frozen yogurt, plus sorbet. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11a.m.-11p.m. Friday & Saturday. Have a large group? Receive a discount when you call ahead at 570-319-1117. 860 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit.

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Destination: Family Fun Dallas Harvest Festival he word “community” has never been more alive or more vibrant than it is right now in Dallas, PA. With the Dallas Harvest Festival taking place on September 14, on and around Main Street, everyone can feel like they are part of the Dallas family.

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community. Blue Chip Animal Refuge makes a petting zoo available for kids.

Family Affair Celebrating the close-knit community of Dallas, this year’s theme is, “The Year of The Family.” To go along with the theme, a family-photo contest is being held. The contest will feature three categories: Best Overall Family Photo, Most Generations in Photo and Oldest Generational Photo. The family

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fun contest will be judged by local photographers, and cash prizes will be awarded. A street fair from noon to 5 p.m. includes local food vendors, craft tables and live music. The Harvest festival honors its name by featuring a large farmers’ market with fresh fruits and vegetables.

DANCING DIAMONDS THAT DAZZLE!

The Big Boom!

The Best of Open Mic, also known as the BOOM, takes place Friday, September 12, beginning with sign-ups at 5:30 p.m. at the George M. Dallas Masonic Lodge. This event kicks off the festival by allowing anyone to hit a note or bust a move. Cash and prizes will be awarded.

Visit www.DallasHarvestFestival.com –Erika Covert

Wear a Diamond that Moves as You Do

Stop by to see it - it’s amazing!

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A PERSONAL CARE FACILITY WITH 24 HOUR QUALITY CARE • Affordable Prices • Medication Management • Safe Family Environment • Homes for sale in village - various sizes & plans to choose from

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All Aboard!

Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride

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n September 28, ride the rails of the Reading and Northern Company line. Come aboard a newly restored Steam Locomotive 425!

Passengers will travel one of the oldest rail routes in the country, passing through some of the historic towns that make up Northeast PA. Proceeds will benefit the Greater Pittston YMCA, the Pittston Memorial Library and the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic.

The train departs from Stevenson Street in

Duryea at 9 a.m. Passengers will enjoy the scenery of White Haven, Laura Run, Mountain Top and the Lehigh Gorge to Jim Thorpe.

Once in Jim Thorpe, they can eat and shop downtown. The train will then return to Duryea at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Now in it’s sixth year, the Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride offers the chance to explore our area’s history while giving back to the community. Tickets are only available prior to the day of the event, and seating is limited.

The cost is $65, and reservations can be obtained by sending a check to the Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride c/o the Greater Pittston YMCA, 10 N. Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640. Call Kelly at 570-457-6558, or Gloria at 570-693-0766. -Monika Loefflad

Luzerne County You’ll Find it all Right Here!!

Wilkes-Barre Hazleton

Sept. 1 NEPA Labor Day Festival & Celebration at Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, Homerun Hitting Contest, Silent Auction, Food Vendors and Entertainment, and much more. 570-840-1650

Sept. 3-7 52nd Luzerne County Fair at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Dallas, Includes: parking, rides, exhibits, live entertainment, animals, demonstrations and much more!! 570-675-FAIR or www.luzernecountyfair.com

Sept. 6-7 36th Annual Hazleton Funfest 2014 on Broad Street, Downtown Hazleton, Sat 10 a.m.-11 p.m. & Sun noon-9 a.m., 1-800-OKF-FEST or www.funfestpa.org

Sept. 13 Luzerne Fall Pumpkin Festival, Main Street, Luzerne, arts and crafts vendors, food, antiques, collectibles, fall festivities! www.luzernemerchants.com or 570-338-2759

Sept.14 12th Annual Dallas Harvest Festival + Dallas Days, Main Street; Hugh Street Fair, Farmers Market, childrens activities, food, games fun for all! 570-675-1389 or www.dallasharvestfestival.com

Sept. 20 The Greater Pittston Riverfest, Pittston, Historic craft displays and demonstrations, exhibits, entertainment, kids' arts projects, and free hay rides to the Knox Mine disaster site 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pittston's Riverfront Park. 570-883-2784

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You want to look flawless on your wedding day. Whether it’s you or your whole wedding party, Age of Innocence can create your vision with updo’s, manicures, pedicures, skin rejuvenation, massages & last minute inch reduction. You will remember this day for the rest of your life, so start it at Age of Innocence.

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September’s

Can’t-Miss Events

Lackawanna County Library Lecture Series: Emmitt Smith

Open House & Fall Festival Everything Natural, Clarks Summit September 13 • 11a.m.-4 p.m.

Celebrate the fall harvest with live music, contests, prizes, farm-fresh food tasting and fun. Everything Natural will feature an All-American apple festival, fall fashion show, local harvest and a wide sampling of local farm products. Relax and enjoy a perfect end to summer as we welcome the autumn season. 570-586-9684

Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton September 23 • 7 p.m.

Assemble with a community of football fans, as well as “Dancing with the Stars” enthusiasts, for a unique presentation.

Emmitt Smith, former Dallas Cowboys running back, “Dancing with the Stars” season three winner, businessman and philanthropist, will share his life’s successes and words of wisdom. This free presentation is open to the public, and tickets may be obtained at any Lackawanna County library, as well as the Scranton Cultural Center box office. 570-346-7369

Wyoming Library Kids Festival West Wyoming Hose Co/Dailey Park, Wyoming September 20 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

This event will serve as a fundraiser for the Wyoming Free Library in order to help with the purchase of new items.

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The 159th

Bloomsburg Fair barns include over 1,400 animals and growing!

Fair 2014

September 20 - September 27, 2014 ZZ Top

Chris Young

Willie and Korie Robertson

Little Big Town

The Newsboys w/Britt Nicole

2014 Toyota Grandstand Entertainment Friday, 9/19 - 8:15 pm Shotgun Red - FREE! Saturday, 9/20 - 1:00 pm Sunset Ice Cream Double Figure 8 Race w/ Rollover Grandstand - $15 Saturday, 9/20 - 7:00 pm Full Pull Truck and Tractor Pull Bleachers - $14 • Grandstand - $19 Sunday, 9/21 - 7:30 pm An Evening with The Robertsons: Featuring A&E Duck Dynasty Stars Willie & Korie Robertson Track - $43 • Grandstand - $38

Monday, 9/22 - 7:30 pm The Newsboys w/ Britt Nicole Track - $25 • Grandstand - $20

Friday, 9/26 - Horse Pulling 10:00 am - Lightweight 1:00 pm - Heavyweight Arena - $5 (One Ticket, Both Shows) Tuesday, 9/23 - 7:30 pm Friday, 9/26 - 7:30 pm Ryan Pelton Returns as Blake Little Big Town Rayne in Pieces of My Life Track - $15 • Grandstand - $10 Track - $46 • Grandstand - $41 Saturday, 9/27 - Noon Wednesday, 9/24 - 7:30 pm Sunset Ice Cream PA State Chris Young Track - $44 • Grandstand - $39 Championship Demo Derby Grandstand - $15 Thursday, 9/25 - 7:30 pm An Evening with ZZ Top Saturday, 9/27 - 7:30 pm Track - $51 • Grandstand - $46 The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show Track - $35 • Grandstand - $30

Order Tickets by Phone or Online: 570-387-4145 www.bloomsburgfair.com

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CAMPING GUIDE DRIFTSTONE ON THE DELAWARE–

Enjoy camping at our beautiful riverside location. Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fishing, swimming pool, planned activities and free Wi-Fi. Open mid-May to mid-September. Located four miles south of Portland, PA to Columbia, NJ bridge on River Road, Call 570-897-6859 or visit our website (www.driftstone.com) for a free brochure, information and directions.

HONESDALE POCONO KOA–

Join in any of our fun planned activities, play a game of horseshoes, or just kick back around your fire and relax. Nearby find great fishing, hiking, horseback riding and more! We have some great Cabins/Cottages, RV Hookups and Tent sites, monthly & seasonal sites also available.

Call 570-253-0424, or visit www.KOA.com/camp/honesdale-pocono.

Online reservations available.

KEEN LAKE CAMPING & COTTAGE RESORT–

Treat your family to a fun-filled, value-packed camping/cottage experience on a beautiful, private 90-acre mountain lake. Fish, boat, swim (lake or outdoor solar-heated pool.) Pet friendly with dedicated pet beach. Award-winning activity program.

Family owned for 60 years! 155 Keen Lake Road, Waymart, PA. 570-488 6161. 1-800-443-0412. www.keenlake.com MEADOW-VALE CAMPSITES–

Located between Oneonta and Cooperstown, NY. Spacious wooded or open sites with 50 amp service and Wi-Fi. Offering special activities, swimming pool, boating and fishing lake and full service store. Efficiency rental cabins and weekly rental 5th wheel campers nestled in wooded sites.

Open mid-May to Oktoberfest.

800-701-8802. www.meadow-vale.com OTTER CREEK CAMPGROUND–

Along the Susquehanna River in southern York County, we offer water/electric, boat launch, picnic area. Mason-Dixon Trail runs through campground. Whether you plan to boat, fish, hike, bike or just relax– we have something for you. April 1 to October 31. Call 717-862-3628 or visit our website www.campottercreek.com

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CAMPING GUIDE

PIONEER CAMPGROUND-

Award winning campground in the beautiful Endless Mountains! Spacious wooded campsites with water, cable, electric hook-ups; tent sites, rustic cabins and furnished cottages. Come find out why we are a six time recipient of a national customer satisfaction award. 307 Pioneer Trail, Muncy Valley. 570-946-9971. www.pioneercampground.com POCONO VACATION PARK-

A perfect place to reconnect with family and friends– in the heart of the Poconos! Pool, hay rides, tram rides, cable, Internet, Wi-Fi, cabin rentals, pet friendly, game room, rec hall, rally area, camp store. Open all year. carlet_2001@yahoo.com 570-424-2587 www.poconovacationpark.com SHORE FOREST CAMPGROUND–

Nestled in the beautiful Endless Mountains on a five-acre lake. Heated pool/spa, camp store, snack bar, game room, crafts, hayrides, weekend activities and more! Cabins, Cable TV/Wi-Fi available.

Halfway between Scranton and Binghamton, NY. Half mile from Rt 11 in Hop Bottom.

Shoreforestcampground.com shoreforest@gmail.com 570-289-4666 SLUMBER VALLEY CAMPGROUND– Located along the Meshoppen Creek, this family campground has been in business since 1966.

Separate tenting area overlooking a 20-foot waterfall.

Electric, sewer and creek sites, cabin, two pavilions, pool, playground, sand volleyball, mini-golf, nature trail, two fishing ponds, two miles from the Susquehanna River Boat Launch. 570-833-5208. www.slumbervalleycampground.com VALLEY VIEW FARM & CAMPGROUND–

Family campground with wooded sites situated in a pristine country setting. Convenient to stores and attractions. Amenities include swimming, playgrounds, sports fields, mini-golf, hay rides, cabins, trailers and mobile renters. Clean restrooms. Rte. 6 East from Scranton to Waymart then North on Rte. 296 for 8 miles. 570-448-2268. www.valleyviewfarmcampground.com

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Experience

Autumn in the

Contact the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau to receive your FREE Visitors Guide 1-800-769-8999 www.endlessmountains.org

Endless Mountains of Northeastern PA

J.R’s Welcomes. . .

Sept. 19-Oct. 9 Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock

Opening Night Gala

Enjoy 25 independ foreign, e films in 2 nt & art 1 MORE FIL days!

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Friday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy 2 films, hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer & desserts Reservations are required for gala night only CALL 570-996-1500 Gala Tickets $35 each Funded in part by the Wyoming County Tax Fund and Endless Mountain Visitors Bureau

Call 570-996-1500 for tickets or film festival information www.dietrichtheater.com

J.R’s HALLMARK Towne Plaza • Tunkhannock • 570-836-6458 Mon-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. • Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

www.endlessmountains.org • 800-769-8999

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Mary’s Home Furnishings Open House • Refreshments – Columbus Day Weekend 2014 – Saturday, Oct. 11 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 12 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10TH ANNUAL

Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 U NOON - 5PM Call 570-746-3979 for more information.

Meet the Artists Folk Art in oil by Cheryl Korb Impressionist Art in acrylic

by Anita Ambrose

For info call Mary B. Gere, shop owner at 570-278-2187 10766 SR 29, South Montrose, PA www.antiquessusqco.com/marys

WWW.WYALUSINGWINEFESTIVAL.COM Sponsored in part by Bradford County Room Tax and the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau.

The NEW

Restaurant

Come taste the finest cuisines!

Breakfast: Mon.- Fri 5 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. Daily Dinner: Sun.-Thur. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. & Fri.- Sat. 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

SeasonsTunkhannock.com • 570-836-3080

www.endlessmountains.org • 800-769-8999

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PA Endless Mountains Fiber Festival Sept. 6-7 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Harford Fairgrounds 570-756-2044 Irish Festival Sept.7 • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville • 570-553-2288 7th Annual D&H Distance Run Sept.7 • 9 a.m. D&H Rail Trail, Forest City 570-679-9300

Friends of Susquehanna County Harvest Festival Sept.13 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Colonial Brick Inn & Suites, Hallstead • 570-756-2044 Fall Festival Pumpkintown Celebration Sept.13-14 • Noon-5 p.m.

Old Mill Village, New Milford

Apple Festival Sept. 20 • 9 a.m.-4.p.m. Village Green, Montrose • 570-278-2516

www.visitpamountains.com • 1-800-769-8999 Funded in part by the Susquehanna County Room Tax Fund and the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau

COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND 2014

LINDA TRUMAN

ARCHIE JOHNSON

18th ANNUAL

October 11, 12, 13

10-6 Daily

artiststour.com

JOE WELDEN

Studio Tours in Susquehanna County, PA

www.endlessmountains.org • 800-769-8999

ANDREW GARDNER

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Dietrich Theater Fall Film Festival 2014

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ovie fans can enjoy 25 of the hottest independent, foreign and documentary films during the Dietrich Theatre’s Fall Film Festival. The festival runs in Tunkhannock from September 19 through October 9.

from Epicurean Delight, wine and beer from Nimble Hill Winery and two special “festival features.” The two opening night features, starting at 7 p.m., will be “Magic in the Moonlight” and “Trip to Italy.”

Film tickets are $8.50. Call 570-996-1500, or visit www.DietrichTheater.com According to the theater’s Assistant General -Ann E. Moschorak Manager Ronnie Harvey, guests will enjoy all the best feature films without the hasMagic in the Moonlight sles of traveling far. “We are the Trip to Italy only theater in Fed Up the area to On My Way offer some of these features The Grand Seduction Emma S ton outside of “Magic in e and Colin Fir Chef th star in the Moo the big city,” nlight.”

A Most Wanted Man Harvey notes. “This year is exciting for festiWalking the Camino val fans. We have decidThe Immigrant ed to extend our festival Belle to three weeks to accommodate the many films in Redwood Highway release.”

Featured Films

The theater staff searches for the best films the season has to offer. Each year “A r Hoffman in the event brings in well Philip Seymou ” anted. over 3,000 visitors for open- Man Most W ing night alone. Commonly, the theater sells out opening night, so advance tickets are recommended.

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Words and Pictures The Railway Man Begin Again Ida Life Itself Le Chef Finding Vivian Maier Land Ho! Calvary Alive Inside Citizen Koch Boyhood Violette Yves Saint Laurent

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David Caserta, master illusionist, will be performing at the State Theatre in Easton. Caserta has traveled the country for over 20 years, delighting audiences with over 10,000 shows.

As seen on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” his abilities are sure to shock, stun and keep the audience in suspense! The evening at the Theatre will feature some old favorites as well as some never before seen illusions– created specifically for this show.

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610-377-3400 PA I-476/ EXIT 74 877 Interchange Rd. • Lehighton, PA From PA Turnpike I-476 - Take exit 74 for Mahoning Valley towards Lehighton. Follow Route. 209 South 3/4 mile. Hotel is on the left.

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In conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month to educate and celebrate Hispanic cultures, the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Bradford County presents exhibits and events in our region for all to enjoy. Please check out our Facebook page and “like” us.

Events: Wyalusing Fall Fest - Saturday Oct. 11 9 A.M .-4 P.M. Keystone Theatre - Friday, Oct. 17 - 4:30 -7 P.M. (prior to concert by Latin Guitarist, David Burgess) Hispanic Heritage Tables with Food for sale and craft activities for kids.

Exhibits: TROY: 9/2 to 11/1 - State Farm Insurance Gallery TOWANDA: 9/13 to 11/1 - Weigh Station Café, Keystone Theatre, Towanda Public Library & Carriage House Children’s Library TUNKHANNOCK: 9/14 to 10/18 Dietrich Theatre “New Gallery” CANTON: 9/13 to 11/1 - Green Free Library To contact the Hispanic Heritage Committee call 570-265-3113 This Ad is funded by Northern Tier Cultural Alliance, Bradford County Room Tax Grant and the Endless Mtns.Visitors Bureau.

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COLONIAL BRICK INN & SUITES

Come and enjoy Pennsylvania hospitality at its finest. Call to reserve your special occasion package.

Winter ski or summer golf packages, we will cater to guests all seasons of the year. New meeting room and free Internet in rooms. 25161 Route 11, Hallstead.

570-879-2162 or 1-800-290-3922 www.colonialbrickinn.com

CRESCENT LODGE

What luxury our “cabin in the woods” offers!

Queen canopy bed, stone fireplace, Jacuzzi for two, two TVs, private covered deck and full kitchen.

Enjoy our Starting Post Cocktail Lounge and award-winning Restaurant. Located two miles from Mt Airy Casino, 10 minutes from the Crossings and 15 minutes from Camelback Ski Area. Paradise Valley. Cresco, PA 800-392-9400

THE FRENCH MANOR– Romantic country inn modeled after a French chateau.

Gourmet French cuisine, excellent wines. AAA 4Diamond Award Winner for lodging and dining.

Luxurious suites with fireplace, Jacuzzis & balcony.

New GREEN spa, Le Spa Foret. Includes indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, couples’ massage suite, fireplace, pedicures & more. South Sterling, PA. 1-877-720-6090. www.TheFrenchManor.com

GLASS MAGNOLIA BED & BREAKFAST – Southern-style hospitality at its finest! 1800s Greek Revival Mansion and Guest House in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country. Eleven guest rooms, each with private bath. Private entrances, Jacuzzis, fireplaces, dog-friendly rooms available. Includes hot gourmet breakfast featuring local cuisine. Group rentals/small private parties welcome. 8339 Main Street Interlaken, NY. 607-330-2809 108

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THE JAMES MANNING HOUSE– Enjoy a peaceful stay at this historic 1819 Federalstyle house two miles north of Honesdale, PA. Three guest rooms, each with private baths, central AC, TV and WI-FI, feature handmade quilts and antiques. Hearty breakfasts include home-baked goodies served with genuine PA Dutch hospitality.

Bethany, PA. 570-253-5573. www.JamesManningHouse.com

Keuka Lakeside Inn– Located on the shores of Keuka Lake in the village of Hammondsport, this Inn offers 17 newly renovated, comfortable accommodations and spectacular views with an on-site boat launch and docking available. Find us on Facebook also. 24 Water St., Hammondsport, NY 14840 (607) 569-2600, www.keukalakesideinn.com

POCONO PINES MOTOR INN & COTTAGES– Tall pines shade this year-round family resort next to “The Big Lake” & winter ski slopes. Cottages, kitchenettes, motel rooms & a three-bedroom lodge with fireplace are available. Cable TV, DVD, VCR, outdoor pool, BBQ’s & private boat docks.

Boating, fishing, shops and restaurants close by.

345 Rte. 507, Tafton. 570-226-2772. www.PoconoPinesMotorInn.com.

Rosemont Inn Bed & Breakfast– Your weekend getaway or special event is sure to be memorable here. A beautifully renovated 1859 Victorian home with eight guest rooms, each with private bath. Our sitting rooms, fireplaces and other amenities add to your enjoyment. Walking distance to Montrose attractions. Smoke free and family friendly. Great Breakfast. Wireless/DSL 165 Lake Avenue, Montrose. 570 278-7600.

STONE BRIDGE INN & RESTAURANT– European-style inn, restaurant & tavern in a spectacular country setting. 13 charming rooms, with private baths, TV, A/C, several with fireplaces, free WI-FI. Continental breakfast, indoor pool/hot tub, horseback riding. Excellent dinner cuisine.

Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale. 570-679-9200. www.Stone-Bridge-Inn.com.

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ooking for a unique experience? St. Ann Maronite Church in Scranton will host the 20th annual Lebanese Heritage Festival on September 14 from noon to 7 p.m. on church grounds.

Members of the church met 21 years ago to discuss how to celebrate their Lebanese heritage. They loved the idea of a beautiful festival to take place after Mass on a Sunday afternoon. Now, each year, Price Street is blocked off to accommodate the event. Said “Cy” Douaihy, a committee member, describes the festival as a must-see event. He says the hospitality and warmth make this festival stand out among the rest.

Event Showcases Lebanese Heritage

authentic Lebanese food.

Some of the best-selling dishes featured at the festival include: Kibbe: Beef, cracked wheat, spices Hushwe: Stuffing, beef or chicken, rice Loubia: Stewed beans, tomatoes, spices, served over rice Tabouli: Parsley/tomato salad Stuffed Grape Leaves Spinach/Meat Pies Hummus/Lebanese-style dips Desserts: Baklava, farina cake, sesame cookies, macaroons, stuffed shredded wheat

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Crowds truly are drawn to this event for the cultural experience.

The food, crafts, activities and dancing create a fun atmosphere. According to Douaihy, St. Ann always blesses the community with perfect weather. “The festival is a community effort; everyone pitches in,” says Douaihy. “But the work is as fun as the party! The women make all the food, and what they do is really remarkable, almost magical.

There is a lot of love that goes into this festival.”

It’s clear that even those who are not Lebanese will enjoy the festival, which has been part of the community for two decades.

Call 570-3443921.

–Ann E. Moschorak

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When Fafi Karam and Susie McCabe introduced the original farm to table event to the museum in 2011, the idea was relatively new. Since then, the concept has been widely embraced as the museum’s signature event.

New this year is a country-style arcade area with games of chance, as well as a marketplace of homemade preserves, pickles and other foods created from locally harvested fruits and vegetables. Jennifer Brandon will be painting en plein air that evening with the finished painting to be auctioned at the end of the night. A cut pumpkin patch provided by Hurlow Rowlands of Knitney Lines will be present. The homegrown pumpkins, gourds and cut flowers are a passionate project Rowlands fosters 112

among family and friends. A mix of live Southern and classic rock will be provided

by Mace in Dickson band.

“Co-chairs Leah Kane and Joyce Lomma are working with museum staff and volunteers to create an amazing event for this fourth year of Farm to Table at the Everhart,” exclaims Everhart Executive Director Cara Sutherland. The event’s original vision is still intact– to source all elements of the meal from regional farmers and producers in order to educate attendees about where their food comes and how important it is to support local agriculture.

“Doug and Craig Pallman of Summit Harvest will source produce from local growers and collaborate with Chef Cliff Daniels of Epicurean Gourmet,” Sutherland explains. The resulting menu will feature the best in-season ingredients available, served during a family-style sit-down dinner. The event will be on the front lawn of the Everhart. Call 570-346-7186 or visit www.Everhart-Museum.org

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND! SAT & SUN - AUG 30 & 31

50+ Vendors, Live Music, Garlic Eating Contest, Peters Valley Ar tisan Tent, Garlic Cook Off, Fun fo or Kids & More!

St. Ann Maronite Church Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 • Noon-7 p.m.

Lebanese Food • Baklava & Pastries Kibbe • Grapeleaves • Kabobs Basket Raffle • 50/50 • Instant Bingo Corner of N. Sumner Ave. & Price St. West Scranton • For Information: 344-2129

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Welcome, Fall!

Celebrate the Season with the Greater Carbondale YMCA s summer ends and fall begins, parents and children settle into a new routine. It can be hard to say goodbye to the long, relaxing days of summer, but the fun doesn’t have to end. Those at the Greater Carbondale YMCA have just the thing for families looking for a way to welcome the new season.

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On September 28, the Carbondale YMCA will host its 2nd Annual Fall Festival!

offered.

Refreshments will be served.

Some special additions will be included in this year’s plans. Those visiting the YMCA that day will be given the opportunity to cruise the city of Carbondale on the Party Bike. A Centennial Time Capsule event will take place, celebrating 100 years

scarecrow photo booth!

Heather Murphy, financial development director and volunteer coordinator, has big plans for the Fall Fest tradition, “We’d love to see this become some kind of event that people can look forward to and plan for each year. The YMCA Fall Fest can become a local tradition, something they attend with family and friends – and they can tell others about it, too!”

Attendees will enjoy live music by Coal Town Rounders, Right Side Up and the Grawbow Family Musicians. Several All events can be mouth-watering enjoyed free of events will be held The Grawbow Fa charge, or for a mily Musicians will perform small fee. Visit such as a Pie-in-the- during Fall Fe stival.

Face Raffle, Cookie www.greatercarsince Walk, and an Apple Pie bondaleymca.org, or the birth of the historic Bake-Off. Family game call 570-282-2210.

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10th Annual Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival

njoy beautiful scenery, a festive location and local wines at the 10th annual Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival, September 13, noon to 5 p.m..

The Festival is one of the largest festivals in Northeast PA that’s dedicated to promoting wineries.

When the festival first took place in 2004, there were only three wineries represented; the number has since quadrupled. The event also features live music, food and crafts. Entertainment includes the Wyalusing Swing Choir, Too Dark for Shoes and a DJ. The festival will be held on the grounds of the Wyalusing Valley Museum behind

the big barn. A valid ID is required at entrance. Ticket prices are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Designated driver and under-21 tickets are $5.

The Festival raises funds for the Wyalusing Valley Museum and its event partners, the Lions and Lionesses of Wyalusing. The museum preserves the history of the communities of the Wyalusing Valley and shares that history through its on-site exhibits and outreach programs in local schools and community organizations. The generous donations and help from sponsors make the Wyalusing Wine Festival unique to the community. Visit www.WyalusingWineFestival.com –Jacqueline Graham

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GOLF GUIDE

CLIFF PARK INN & GOLF COURSE–

Located in the heart of Pocono Mountains.

Championship length, nine hole public course perfect for the novice or seasoned veteran.

Although riding carts are available, many golfers prefer to walk. Prices: $15 to walk, $20 for 9 holes with cart, $25 for 18 holes with cart. 155 Cliff Park Road, Milford PA. 570- 995-1274. www.cliffparkgolf.com COUNTRY CLUB AT WOODLOCH SPRINGS–

Woodloch’s spectacular 18-hole championship golf course winds its challenging way over 6,579 yards of fern-carpeted forests, lush wetlands and broad upland meadows. Four sets of tees on every hole so all levels can be accommodated. 4.5 STARS- Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play. Outside tee-times can be made up to four days in advance. 570-685-8102.

ELLENDALE RESTAURANT & GOLF COURSE–

Family-owned, family-oriented 9-hole, par 3 course. Great specials throughout the week: 9 holes for $7 offered daily; Ladies’ Day Tuesday & Gents Day Wednesday, $5 for 9 holes. MondayThursday $5 after 5 p.m. Stay for lunch or dinner and enjoy country style cooking, plus drinks in the sports bar. Routes 507 and 191, South Sterling.

570-676-9013.

FERNWOOD RESORT–

An award-winning resort course offering challenging holes tucked into the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains. Golf shop, club rentals and practice hole. Wintergreens Patio Grill offers a bar with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Golf outings with group leader specials. 888-FERNWOOD, press 3. www.FernwoodGolfCourse.com THE INN AT POCONO MANOR–

Legendary golf! Beautiful 18-hole mountain-top course designed by Donald Ross, offers challenging water hazards & breathtaking views. Pro shop, practice greens, driving range, Golf lessons, restaurant & bar. Golf Getaway Packages available.

Route 314 Pocono Manor, PA 800-233-8150 Ext. 7433 www.PoconoManor.com

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GOLF GUIDE LAKELAND GOLF CLUB–

Well groomed, nine-hole course and beautiful clubhouse in a lovely country setting. Course is challenging enough for seasoned golfers and perfect for beginners. The clubhouse is a wonderful setting for any event– fundraisers, family reunions, tournaments. Located 20 minutes from Scranton on Rte. 107 between Fleetville corners & Lake Sheridan. 570-945-9983.

MAHONING VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB-

Nestled in the picturesque Mahoning Valley.

Established in 1926. Open to the public. Boasting a challenging 18-hole golf course with bent grass tees, rolling fairways and undulating greens.

Practice areas, cart, bag services, a fully stocked pro shop. Open seven days a week. 323 Country Club Rd., Lehighton. 570-386-2588. www.mahoningvalleycc.com MOUNTAIN LAUREL GOLF CLUB–

The premier golf destination in the Poconos. Fully stocked golf shop, 18 beautiful holes featuring bent grass greens, wonderful elevation changes and a user-friendly design. The restaurant facilities are second to none. The Club is available for general play, outings, banquets and dining. Call for tee times. 570-443-7424. White Haven www.mountainlaurelgolfclub.com POCONO FARMS COUNTRY CLUB– An established private golf community, and one of the most pristine “True” golf clubs in the Northeast.

Located minutes off of I-80 & 380. Easily accessible from Stroudsburg or Scranton. We offer golf memberships, outing packages and Promotional Play opportunities. 570-894-4435 x111 www.poconofarms.com SCOTT GREENS GOLF CLUB–

Nicely maintained and challenging nine-hole golf & teaching facility in Scott Township. Home of "A Swing for Life" Golf Academy featuring Teaching Professionals Scotty McAlarney a "Top 100" Instructor, W.G.T.F., and Corey McAlarney, a Jim McLean certified instructor and master club fitter.

Minutes from Clarks Summit, Rt. 81 and Scranton area. Great membership level rates. 570-254-6979 www.Scottgreensgolfclub.com continued on page 120

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SCOTTISH GLEN GOLF COURSE– Play on our scenic nine-hole, award-winning course.

Located on Crystal Lake in the middle of an oldgrowth forest– it’s absolutely beautiful. Mention this ad when reserving your Tee Time and receive a voucher for 50 percent off a second entree on a dining reservation. Rte. 247, Clifford. 570-222-3676. www.fernhallinn.com SHADOWBROOK INN & RESORT–

18-hole, 6,000-yard golf course located in the heart of the Endless Mountains. Part of beautiful Shadowbrook Inn and Resort. The perfect place for all your events. Fundraising, wedding, banquet, meetings, etc. Check us out on Facebook today! Bogey’s Bar & Grill open year-round. 201 Resort Lane, Tunkhannock. 570-836-5417 www.shadowbrookresort.com SLEEPY HOLLOW GOLF COURSE–

Picturesque public "19" hole course with rolling hills & lush greens. 5,189-yard course features a challenging back 10 holes. New additions annually. Non-golfers & people of all ages may enjoy afternoon tea & food bar in dining area. Golf card accepted. Follow us on Facebook. Sandy Banks Rd. Greenfield Twp. 570-254-4653.

SNYDERSVILLE GOLF RANGE–

Our facility is here to help you improve your game. Four sizes of baskets available, club rentals, putting green, club regripping and a beautiful fairway setting. We are a full practice facility meant for every level of golfer. Separate, private teaching area. 125 Meadowbrook Lane, Stroudsburg.

570-992-3336. www.snydersvillegolfrange.com SPLIT ROCK GOLF CLUB–

Open to the public. Beautiful 27-hole tree-lined course with picturesque views in Lake Harmony.

Fully stocked Golf Shop, practice facility, restaurant/bar, Locker facilities. 18 holes: $40 midweek, $55 weekend pre-season & $55 midweek, $65 weekend in-season including cart. Yearly memberships & weekly specials. Great Tournament and Outing Course- Tee times/directions 570-722-9901 www.golfsplitrock.com 120

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• Higher Education • Guide to Autumn

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• Breast Cancer Awareness • Haunted Happenings

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Calling All Boys & Ghouls!

Show us Your Halloween costumes Send in a photo of your child in their spookiest, silliest costume for possible inclusion in the October 2014 issue.

EMAIL ENTRIES TO: info@happeningspa.com UPLOAD ENTRIES AT: www.HappeningsPA.com MAIL ENTRIES TO: P.O. Box 61 Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Be sure to include your child’s name, age and hometown.

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STEP UP!

SATURDAY

September 20th, 2014

PNC FIELD: Moosic, PA

For more information about Light the Night, please contact the Eastern PA Chapter at: (610) 266-8513 or visit www.lightthenight.org/epa

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A Serious Case of Puppy Love Gowarty Brothers Host 3rd Annual Hope for Hannah Rescue Fundraiser

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This year, the 3rd Annual icholas and Michael Hope for Hannah Rescue Gowarty decided Fundraiser will take place three years ago that on Sunday, September 14 they’d had enough of aniat McDade Park in mal abuse. The brothers, Scranton. “Paws in the along with the help of their Park” will take place from 11 mother and father, decided a.m. until 3 p.m. Activities to do some fundraising for will include a dog show, the shelter that rescued their beloved dog, Cabela. sand art, drawing contest, That Michael and Nicholas Gowarty simple plan to launched a fundraiser for Hope raise a for Hannah Rescue in appreciation little for Cabela, the rescue dog money for a they adopted from the shelter. great cause turned into a complay dough-sculpting conmunity-wide, annual event. test and basket raffles. DJ Since then, thousands of Dan Keeler and the St. dollars have been raised, Mary’s Children’s Choir will and over 120 puppies’ lives provide musical entertainhave been saved. ment, and attendees can do Zumba with Allan Souza.

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Prospective owners will also have the opportunity to meet some furry friends in need of forever homes, as an adoption event will simultaneously take place.

The Scranton Police Department and their K-9 unit will be holding a demonstration. Lunch will be provided.

The Gowarty’s goal for this year’s fundraiser is $10,000. The pair is wholeheartedly dedicated to their cause – in addition to planning and hosting each yearly event, the brothers volunteer regularly at various adoption events.

Visit www.hopeforhannahrescue.org.

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L A C K AWA N N A C O U N T Y L I B R A R Y S Y S T E M P R E S E N T S AMERICAN MASTERS LECTURE

Gridiron, Ballroom & Boardroom Hero Imagine that…

Emmitt Smith All-Pro, Author & Entrepreneur Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center

Admission free for Lackawanna County Library System card holders. Tickets available at any Lackawanna County Library System library, the Scranton Cultural Center box office or the Everhart Museum.

As a Dallas Cowboy, he danced up field to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On television, he danced his way to victory on “Dancing With The Stars.’ In his book, Game On he tells readers how to find purpose in their lives. A true American Master, hear what this football hero turned businessman has to say.

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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk ommunities from all over North America will demonstrate the importance of finding cures and providing access to treatments for blood cancer patients through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walks.

Supporters will walk to support those affected by blood cancer.

Northeast PA’s Light the Night Walk will be Saturday, September 20, at PNC Field in Moosic.

Registration opens at 4:30 p.m.

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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was founded in 1949, when leukemia patients were given a relative five-year survival rate. Since then, blood cancer survival rates have quadrupled. The chance of surviving the most common childhood leukemia in 1964 was three percent. Today, survival rate is at 90 percent.

“With the funds raised, the Eastern PA Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society can continue to support local groundbreaking research and clinical trials and provide cancer patients and their families with critical services in 18

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counties across the Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern PA regions,” explains Event Organizer Gregory Seitter.

Funds go directly to breakthrough therapies for blood cancer patients, providing free educational materials and events, powering advocacy to ensure access to treatments and helping to provide personalized assistance through the Information Resource Center.

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people coming together to inspire, motivate and take an active role in finding cures,” says Seitter.

Participants from across the nation raise an average of $240 to support the fight against blood cancers. Become a “Champion for Cures” by raising $100 or more, and receive a Light the Night t-shirt, a wristband for refreshments and an exclusive illuminated lantern. At the walk, white balloons signal survivors; red balloons are carried for supporters and gold balloons are carried in memory of loved ones lost to blood cancer. Call 610238-0360 or visit www.LightTheNight.org/ nepa/ –Jacqueline Graham

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BREAKFAST

by N o r t h e a s t P A WA K E U P T O N AT I O N A L B R E A K FA S T M O N T H ! reakfast is the most important meal of the day, and in this region, it also might be the most delicious! Northeast PA restaurants celebrate National Breakfast Month by sharing hearty breakfast dishes that will make anyone a morning person.

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THE BREAKFAST KING Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant, affectionately known as the “Breakfast King of the Poconos,” serves up to 28 complete breakfast platters. Try famous dishes like Challah French toast ($5.50) and healthful Garden Benedict ($8.50). Also well known for their unique breakfast cocktails, the Monroe County restaurant’s Bloody Mary Man features a Jubilee Bloody Mary served in a tall mug with a mini cheeseburger, bacon and a pickle ($8.50). The restaurant on Route 940 in Pocono Pines also serves breakfast classics like pancakes stacks (three for $4.25) and a wide variety of gourmet omelettes. Early bird specials served before 9 a.m. include the “two-too-to” deal ($2.22) offering two eggs, two strips of bacon and a choice of either two pancakes or two pieces of French Toast. Breakfast is served seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.BreakfastKing.com or call 570-646-2377.

HEARTY STARTERS Carl Von Luger’s in downtown Scranton serves mouth-watering Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Decadent Steak and Eggs includes a sliced grilled tenderloin with two eggs, toast, home fries and peppercorn cream gravy ($14.95). A hearty Crab Cake Eggs Benedict dish ($15.95) will satisfy any seafood lover. Classic Von Luger Bacon Slab and Eggs is a breakfast staple ($7.95). Call 570-955-5290 or visit www.CarlVonLuger.com.

FANCY FEAST Sunday brunch at The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton is a feast to remember. The dining experience includes generous pasta, meat and omelet stations along with breakfast classics like waffles, Eggs Benedict and bacon. The chef-selected entrees, like the delicious smoked salmon, are always a crowd pleaser. For a lighter fare the brunch also offers fruit, antipasto and homemade salads and stirfry vegetables. All food is made fresh by the expert culinary team. Sunday brunch is $27 per person. Call 570-342-8300. continued on page 134 132

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Cooper’s Seafood House Scranton & Pittston

BE HOOKED! One Visit & You’ll

• Over 400 Bottled Beers & 40 Rotating Draft Beers!

• Buck a Shuck Oysters Daily 5 to 7 • Half Price Drafts! 5-7 • Every Sunday & Monday Steamed Maine Clams $2.99 a Dozen TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Martinis- $4.99

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Mondays-Thursdays • Min. 15 people $20 per person plus gratuity 2 hour open bar & appetizers

Call for details 570-346-6883

TUESDAY Half-Pound Lobster Tail Dinner $19.99 includes Choice of Soup

YOUR EXPERIENCES ARE OUR HISTORY Family owned & operated for more than 65 years!

Cooper’s is rated one of the Top 100 Restaurants in The U.S. by “Restaurant Hospitality Magazine”

Since 1948

Voted NEPA’s “Best Restaurant” in “Where the Locals Eat Magazine” NEPA’s Destination for Legendary Dining Approved

701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton • (570) 346-6883 • On the Waterfront, 304 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston • (570) 654-6883

For More Information & Photos, Visit our Website • www.coopers-seafood.com

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UNIQUE DELIGHTS Coccetti’s Restaurant and Bakery serves up some of the most unique breakfast dishes in Northeast PA. Their Bananas Foster Belgium Waffle and Blueberry Baked Stuffed French Toast will satisfy the sweetest tooth. Other specialty dishes include the popular Egg Tower dish and the Buffalo Bacon Pierogi. All entrees are under $10. Coccetti’s is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located on Main Street in Peckville.

Call 570- 489-4000.

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Need a caterer?

We know a few.

Want to hire your own?

Be our guest.

Culinary skills?

Cater yourself.

• Full Service Bar • Limited Service Bar • BYOB Self Service Bar

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62” Internet Ready HDTV Direct TV High Speed Wireless Internet Satellite Radio Podium & Easels Available

Available for all occasions!

570.585.9825

825 N. Keyser Avenue, Scranton PA the825room@gmail.com facebook.com/the825room • twitter: @the825room

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D Anthony’s- Casual dining with such entrees as Dover Sole, New Zealand Baby Rack of Lamb, hand-cut Black Angus N.Y. Strip Steaks, etc. Tray of Red Pizza Thursday night special$9.95. Clam special-every Wed.– $4.95.

Open Tues.-Thurs. & Sunday 4:30 p.m.10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4:30-11.p.m. 202 S. Main Avenue Old Forge, PA 570-451-0925.

Apple Valley RestaurantCasual and affordable dining since 1996. Serving burgers, grilled sandwiches, fajitas, specialty pastas, BBQ ribs and more. Full service pub with daily food and drink specials. Seven gift shops, koi ponds, 1800s schoolhouse, tourist information booth all on eight acres. Exit 46, I-84/Rte. 6, Milford. 570-296-6831. www.applevalleyrestaurant.com

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Barrett’s Pub- An NEPA favorite for 30 years. Serving award-winning pizza made with fresh dough, famous wings and hamburgers. Homemade pierogies are also a favorite. Kids of all ages enjoy the game room. Open 7 days a week. 474 Main St., Archbald.

570-876-2503.

Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood- A family tradition since 1887. Casual fine dining in downtown Scranton. USDA prime steaks & fresh

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Friday Night Jazz Lounge 7-11 p.m.

Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner dress code. Outdoor dining available.

Open daily. 301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 570-955-5290 www.carlvonluger.com

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Carmen’s 2.0 Restaurant & World Tour Menu- A fresh ingre-

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant- Overlooking beautiful

dient kitchen featuring Fresh steaks and seafood, House made pastas, Vegetarian options & a World Tour monthly menu featuring a different region of the world. Located in the grand Lackawanna Station terminal (now the Radisson Hotel). 570-5583929. www.carmensradisson.com

Lake Wallenpaupack, Ehrhardt’s cozy atmosphere and delicious food will have you returning time and time again. We offer a variety of steaks, seafood, salads, burgers, sandwiches and more! Open 7 days a week 11:30 a.m. Pub open later. Route 507, Hawley.

570-226-2124. www.ehrhardts.com.

guarded family recipe, eat in or take it out. Open Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sun. noon-6:30 p.m. 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-961-9004. www.texas-wiener.com.

Cooper’s Seafood- see ad page

Failtes Irish Pub-

Arcaro & Genell- On Main Street, Old Forge since 1962. Carrying on the family tradition of homemade Italian specialty entrees, seafood, steak, chicken, veal & much more. Old Forge Red & White Pizza. Open Monday Saturday, lunch at 11 a.m., dinner at 3 p.m.; takeout available. Private parties Sun. Catering services available on and off premise. www.arcarongenell.com 570-457-5555.

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Coccetti's A Restaurant & Bakery- Enjoy charming decor & unique breakfast/lunch creations including funky chicken salad, Eggs Benedict & California Reuben. Daily homemade baked goods including cake by the slice & chocolate peanut butter brownies. Daily breakfast/ lunch specials. Tuesday-Friday 7a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-noon. 1124 Main St., Peckville. 570-489-4000.

Coney Island Lunch- A Scranton tradition since 1923. Taste the Texas Wieners and Texas Hamburgers that made us famous. Serving homemade soups, old-fashioned rice pudding and chili-con-carne. Enjoy our legendary chili sauce, created from a closelyHappeningsPA.com

Authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant, featuring traditional premium steak, fish and Traditional Irish Fare. We offer Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, catering and buffet services.

Entertainment on weekends.

Great food and fun. 1492 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry, PA 570-828-6506. www.failtepa.com

Fern Hall Inn. Dining. Rooms.

Golf- Rated "Best of the Best" and "Food, Views and Service Simply the Best." Lite bites, dinner, Sunday Brunch & BBQs, Golf & Ski Specials, weddings, reunions & parties. Romantic, beautiful, historic stone estate, nine guest rooms and award wining golf course on Crystal Lake. 2819 Rt. 247 Clifford. www.fernhallinn.com 570-222-3676.

The French Manor- Elegant dining room features a 40-foot vaulted ceiling and two massive fireplaces.

Request a table on the terrace for wonderful views of the Pocono Mountains or a table by the fireplace for a roman-

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tic dining experience. Gourmet dinner menu features Classical and Nouvelle French Cuisine. Proper attire required.

(Jackets for gentlemen). Please note: restaurant is not suitable for children under 12. Reservations: 570-676-3244. www.thefrenchmanor.com.

Stone Bridge Inn & Restaurant-

Glass wine.bar.grill- See ad page 111

Gresham’s Chop House- Dine in our beautiful dining room, cozy bar or under the awning on our deck, and enjoy dazzling views of Lake Wallenpaupack while choosing from delicious steaks, seafood, Italian specialties and more. Visit us at www.greshamschophouse.com Rte. 6, Hawley. Open 7 days at 4 p.m.

570-226-1500.

JJ Bridjes- Casual dining. Largest menu in The Abingtons includes fresh cut steak, seafood, veal, pastas, Mexican, along with burgers, sandwiches, oversized salads, snacks and appetizers. Best sports viewing in the area. Kitchen open late. Take out available. 925 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Open 7 days a week lunch & dinner– kids welcome.

570-586-8833.www.jjbridjes.com

Manhattan Manor- Familyowned restaurant and bar in downtown Carbondale. A unique dining experience featuring steaks, pastas, flatbreads and a variety of delicious unique chef-inspired dishes. Large contemporary wine and martini menu. Live music. Outdoor patio. On and off site catering. Let us host your next event. Hours 5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, 8 Salem Ave. 570-282-2044. www.manhattanmanor carbondale.com

La Tonalteca- see ad page 134

Marco Antonio’s- Chef-owned restaurant in historic downtown Stroudsburg. Specializing in the cuisine of Spain & Portugal, while also serving a wide variety of traditional favorites. Award-winning steaks & seafood. BYOB. Closed on Tuesday.

Located at 620 Main St., Stroudsburg.

570-424-2415. See the menu at www.marcoantonios.com

Mahoning Valley Country Club Clubhouse Grille- Open

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery- see ad page 150

to the public. Featuring a new menu for 2014. Enjoy the comfortable atmosphere inside or on the patio.

Homemade food at reasonable prices.

Appetizers, sandwiches & entrees.

Open 7 days a week. 323 Country Club Rd., Lehighton. 570-818-4411.

Mangia by James- Specializing in gourmet food... eat in or take out for lunch and dinner. Need dinner on the way home? Just call or place your order on-line via the web or by using our free app. Featuring authentic Italian entrees, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, and more. Catering available.

507 S. State St., Clarks Summit.

570-586-7400

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State Street Grill- Casual streetside dining. Award-winning patio: Voted Best Ambiance 2014, Best Place for First Date 2014 and Best Martinis 2014. Popular for cocktails and small plates. Wide ranging American Cuisine. Lunch Mon. - Fri.,11:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Sat., 4-10 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. Brunch 10 a.m. 114 S. State St. Clarks Summit. 570-585-5590 www.thestatestreetgrill.com

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Quaint European village nestled on a hilltop, surrounded by rolling countryside – discover Northeast PA’s best-kept secret!

Excellent cuisine in a casual atmosphere, multi-level tavern & patio with entertainment. Monthly Wine Tasting Dinners. Serving dinner Wed.-Sun. I-81, Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale.

570-679-9500. www.stone-bridge-inn.com

The Sweet Lush CupcakeryThe area’s original “Cupcakery” features 32 rotating flavors with seasonal specialities. Pre-order cakes available.

Specializing in wedding & event catering. Voted Best Desserts of 2013. Like us on Facebook for hours, holiday menus, contests & more. 105 Chestnut St., off Drinker St., Dunmore Corners.

570-871-4240.

Trax Platform Lounge- created from the DL&W rail terminal’s original loading platform! Relax and mingle in our cozy dining and lounge area accenting colorful subway glazed tile walls and magnificent arch columns.

Fresh soups, sandwiches and entrees with nightly features. Kitchen open daily until midnight. Popular local hot spot in downtown Scranton! 570-3428300 www.radisson.com/scrantonpa

Twigs- see ad page 141 Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant- see ad page 141 Yakitori Sushi & Grill- New Japanese restaurant in Keyser Oak Shopping Center. Dine in, take out.

Delivery within 5 miles. BYOB. Free wifi. Serving fresh sushi, tempura, teriyaki. High quality and very affordable prices. Mon-Sat Lunch 11a.m.2:30 p.m. Dinner 4-10 p.m. Sunday closed. 1736 N. Keyser Ave., Scranton.

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From Everything Natural, Clarks Summit Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh-Ground Almond Butter (grind your own at Everything Natural!)

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Place plastic wrap or wax paper along the bottom of a tray, with enough hanging over the edge, to pull the fudge out later. Fill the tray with the mixture, and spread evenly.

Cover and place in the freezer for one hour; cut the fudge into desired sizes. After you cut the fudge, put it back in the freezer until you’re ready to eat! This fudge will begin to melt at room temperature, so you’ll want to keep it frozen until right before serving.

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FOURTH ANNUAL

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

A CELEBRATION OF NEPA GROWN & PRODUCED FOOD, BEER & WINE PREPARED BY

EPICUREAN DELIGHT ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

EVERHART MUSEUM www.everhart-museum.org

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Taste the World in 60 Days!

C a r m e n ’s 2 . 0 W o r l d To u r M e n u

October: German Favorites October’s menu brings Oktoberfest flare to the restaurant. Chludzinski is hoping that customers will get the Oktoberfest feeling without having to leave the state. Plates inspired by German cuisine will be paired with the widely popular drink of choice during the 16-day festival– beer. To make the experience even more authentic, the restaurant will offer sauerkraut made from fresh cabbage and fermented by acid.

Carmen’s menu lets guests experience the food and culture of another country without having to board a plane. Visit www.CarmensRadisson.com or call 570342-8300.

-Erika Covert

aste buds travel to a different destination each month through the World Tour menu at Carmen’s 2.0 Restaurant in Scranton. The restaurant within the historic Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel will serve something new this fall.

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Enjoy our last outdoor concert of the season!

September: PA Farms While restaurant guests have experienced flavors ranging from rich Italian delicacies to vibrant Spanish dishes earlier this year, Carmen’s September menu puts the spotlight closer to home. Chef Chris Chludzinski will feature the best produce of PA farms. As a chef, he looks forward to this time of year, explaining, “September is really when this area’s finest produce is showcased. Fruits and vegetables are at their peak flavor and abundant. As a chef in the Northeast, I look forward to these couple of months of harvest. Apples in particular, are a favorite to play around with and create some of the dishes here in the restaurant.”

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Music 3-8 • Cover $10 What the Fork Food Truck 26 Franklin Valley Rd. • Dalton, PA 563-5080 • IIIpondswinery.com

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Northeast PA’s only tasting room & exclusive purveyor of ULTRA PREMIUM certified extra virgin olive oils, & barrel aged balsamic vinegars from Modema, Italy. Come in & taste the difference!

Olive Oil and Vinegar Tastings • Imported Pasta Sea Salts • Olive Tapenades • Jams Blended Spices & Herbs Chef Gene’s Acclaimed Italian iBiscotti.

Now Offering Unique Customized Gift Baskets!

Chef Gene Litz, Jr., owner/manager & Culinary Institute of America Graduate

Destinations Can Be Fun & Delicious

570-587-1300 • thirteenolives.com info@thirteenolives.com 222 Northern Blvd. • Clarks Summit, PA

Enjoy the Fall Film Festival at the Dietrich Theatre then come dine with us.

Rte. 6, Historic Downtown Tunkhannock • 570.836.0433 • twigscafe.com September 2014

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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Area code 570 unless specified

Special Events Sept. 1, NEPA Labor Day Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Kirby Park, WilkesBarre. 574-7253.

Sept. 3-7, 52nd Annual Luzerne County Fair, Fairgrounds, Dallas.

675-FAIR. Sept. 6, Share the Journey Suicide Prevention Walk, 10 a.m., Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, Scranton. 575-2343.

Sept. 6, History Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sayre Historical Society Museum, Sayre. 882-8221.

Sept. 6, Opening Weekend, Roba Family Orchard, Scott Twp. 254-6038.

Sept. 6, 5th Annual Dundee Scottish Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Yates County Speedway, Dundee, NY. Sept. 6-7, Endless Mountains Fiber Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.), Harford Fairgrounds, Harford. 465-3360.

Sept. 6-7, 36th Annual Hazleton Funfest 2014, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

(Sat.), noon-9 p.m. (Sun.), downtown Hazleton. 800-OKF-FEST. Sept. 7, Irish Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville. 553-2288.

Sept. 12-14, Mascot Weekend, Spirited Art, Dickson City. 507-1560.

Sept. 13, Walk to Prevent Suicide, 9 a.m., Promised Land State Park, Greentown. 215-746-7256.

Sept. 13, Friends of Susquehanna Harvest Festival, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Colonial Brick Inn & Suites, Hallstead. 879-4729.

Sept. 13, Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival, noon-5 p.m., Wyalusing Valley Museum Grounds, Wyalusing. 746-3979.

Sept. 13, Care Net of Scranton Walk for Life, 9 a.m., Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, Scranton. 207-1907.

Sept. 13, Be Farm-y Famer’s Market Open House, 10 a.m.-3

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p.m., Everything Natural, Clarks Summit.

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 586-9684.

Sept. 13, 125th Anniversary Gala, 6-11 p.m., Osterhout Library, WilkesBarre. 823-0156 x218.

Sept. 13, Luzerne Fall Pumpkin Museum, Scranton. 346-7186.

Festival, Luzerne. 338-2759.

Sept. 19-20, Harvest Moon Sept. 13-14, All Nations Benefit Festival, 4-10 p.m. (Fri.), noon-10 Pow Wow, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., The p.m. (Sun.), Holy Name of Mary Portal Institute, Inc. Susquehanna.

Church, Montrose. 278-1504.

727-3614.

Sept. 19-20, PA Bowhunters Sept. 13-14, Fall Festival & Festival, 6 a.m., Sullivan County Pumpkintown Celebration, Fairgrounds, Forksville. 946-4025. noon-5 p.m., Old Mill Village Sept. 19-Oct. 9, Fall 2014 Film Museum, New Milford. 465-3448.

Festival, Dietrich Theater, Sept. 13, BalloonFest & Air Tunkhannock. 996-1500.

Show, Lycoming Co. Sept. 20, Leukemia & Lymphoma Fairgrounds, Hughesville. 971Society’s Light the Night Walk, 6879.

6:30 p.m., PNC Field, Moosic.

Sept. 14, Pocono Arts Jubilee, 11 800-482-2873. a.m.-5 p.m., Rainbow Mountain Sept. 20, The Greater Pittston Resort, East Stroudsburg.

Riverfest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverfront 476-4460.

Park, Pittston. 883-2784.

Sept. 14, 12th Annual Dallas Sept. 20, 22nd Annual Cancer Harvest Festival + Dallas Days, Survivors Celebration, 10 a.m.Various Locations, Dallas. noon, Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre.

675-1389.

800-424-6742.

Sept. 14, 20th Annual Lebanese Sept. 20, Komen NEPA Race for Heritage Festival, noon-7 p.m., St. the Cure, 8:30 a.m., Courthouse Ann Maronite Church, Scranton.

Square, Scranton.

344-2129.

Sept. 20, Apple Festival, 9 a.m.-4 Sept. 14, 3rd Annual Hope for p.m., Village Green, Montrose.

Hannah Rescue “Paws in the 278-2516.

Park,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m., McDade Sept. 20-21, Rodeo & Chili Cook Park, Scranton. www.hopefor Off, 11:30 a.m., Shawnee Mountain hannahrescue.org Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware.

Sept. 15, St. Mary’s Villa 8th 421-7231.

Annual Golf Tournament, noon, Sept. 20-21, The PA Heritage Glen Oak Country Club, Waverly.

Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.), 10 842-7621. a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.), Alparon Park, Troy.

Sept. 15, 9th Annual P.A.R. for 297-3410.

Parkinson’s Golf Tournament & Sept. 20, University for a Day, 8:45 Dinner, The Country Club of a.m.-5:30 p.m., Brennan Hall at the Scranton, South Abington.

University of Scranton, Scranton.

312-852-0005.

941-6206.

Sept. 19, 4th Annual Farm to Table Dinner, 6 p.m., The Everhart

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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Sept. 20-27, 159th Annual Bloomsburg Fair, Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 784-4949.

Sept. 21-22, Yoga Retreat with Laurel Attanasio, Ledges Hotel, Hawley. 226-1337.

Sept. 22, 16th Annual “Bringing the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania”, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre.

655-5581.

Sept. 22-28, Harvest Fest, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Old Forge Brewing Company, Danville. 275-8151.

Sept. 26, The George Ralston Golf Classic, 10 a.m., Edgewood in the Pines, Drums. 823-0156 x218.

Sept. 27, Wildcat Comic Con, PA College of Technology Campus, Williamsport. 327-4523.

Sept. 27, 22nd Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration, 10 a.m.noon, McDade Park, Scranton.

800-424-6742.

Sept. 27, Prosper 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Scranton. 963-6842.

Sept. 27, Family Fall Festival, Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony.

800-255-7625.

Sept. 27-28, Hometown Farm Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sterling.

595-0452.

Sept. 28, 2nd Annual Pocono Lake Region 13.1, 8 a.m., Lakeside Elementary, Honesdale. 226-3191.

Sept. 28, 28th Annual Ronald McDonald House 5K Race & Fun Walk, 10:30 a.m., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. 969-8998.

Sept. 28, Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride, 9 a.m., Duryea to Jim Thorpe. 457-0766.

Sept. 28, 2nd Annual Fall Festival, YMCA, Carbondale. 282-2210.

Community Events Sept. 1, 45th Annual Labor Day Bull Roast, 1-5 p.m., Waverly United Methodist Church, Waverly.

586-8166.

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Sept. 1, TCC Labor Day Tournament, Towanda Country Club, Towanda. 265-6222.

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Free Tastings and Demos, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mill Market, Hawley. 390-4440.

Sept. 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24 & 27, Jackson Mansion Tours, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Berwick. 759-8020.

Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24, Farmer’s Market, 4-6 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale. 253-2020.

Sept. 4, Come Paint with Me, Promised Land State Park, Greentown. 775-6896.

Sept. 4, Back to School Lawn Party, 6:30-9 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, Scranton.

342-8263.

Sept. 4, Lady Jane’s Salon, 6:308:30 p.m., Bartolai Winery, Pittston.

Sept. 5, Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., Advance Auto Parts, Carbondale.

876-4034.

Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26, Fill-a-BagFriday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming. 693-1364.

Sept. 6, Tours of the Old Stone Jail, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Behind the Wayne County Courthouse, Honesdale. 253-3240.

Sept. 6, Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Danville. 284-4502.

Sept. 7, D&H Distance Run/5K Race/Half-Marathon, 9 a.m., Forest City Trailhead, Forest City. 679-9300.

Sept. 7, Safe Haven Pet Adoption Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply, Mt. Pocono. 688-9063.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28, Forty Fort Meeting House Tours, 1-3 p.m., Forty Fort. 287-5214.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28, Nathan Denison House Tours, 1-4 p.m., Forty Fort. 288-5531.

Sept. 8, Full Harvest Moon Celebration, 7 p.m., Columcille Megalithic Park and Celtic Cultural Center, Bangor. 610-588-1174.

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Sept. 9, Volunteer Fair, 11 a.m., DeNaples Center at the University of Scranton, Scranton. 941-7429.

Sept. 10, TCC Senior Golfers Invitational, Towanda Country Club, Towanda. 265-6222.

Sept. 12, Interdependence Day 2014, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton.

Sept. 12-14, Women’s Solo Performance Festival, Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg.

784-8181.

Sept. 13, UNICO Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast Meals on Wheels Benefit, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Applebee’s Viewmont Mall, Dickson City. 344-3737.

Sept. 13, 6th Annual Appraisal Fair and Basket Raffle, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Community Library, Hamlin.

689-0903.

Sept. 13, Car Show at the Maze, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 204-2995.

Sept. 13, Downtown Scranton Guided Walking Tours, 11 a.m., Lackawanna College, Scranton.

344-3841.

Sept. 14, Waggin’ Tails Annual Alumni Picnic, noon-4 p.m., Chestnuthill Park, Brodheadsville.

664-3734.

Sept. 14, Coal Cracker Cruisers 16th Annual Car Show, 9 a.m., Carbondale High School, Carbondale.

876-4034.

Sept. 14, Camptown Races, 10 a.m., Camptown. 836-5431.

Sept. 14, 1st Old Iron Tractor Car & Truck Show, 8 a.m., Ponduce Farms, Bloomsburg. 799-5888.

Sept. 13, Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, Bingham Park, Hawley. 226-3191.

Sept. 13, Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. 3rd Annual Charity Vehicle Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Milford Bible Church, Milford.

296-2827.

Sept. 13, Stone Wall Restoration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda. 265-3376.

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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Sept. 13, Keystone College Information Session, Keystone Campus, La Plume. 877-4College.

Sept. 13, “Not Your ‘60s” Tie Dye Program, 10 a.m.-noon, Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg. 269-3061.

Sept. 13, Seneca’s Bridal Boutique Grand Opening, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Church St., Montrose.

278-4388.

Sept. 14, Yoga Walk to Stillwater Cliffs, noon, D&H Rail Trail, Union Dale. 679-9300.

Sept. 14, The Rotary Club of the Abingtons 10th Annual Taste of the Abingtons, 5-8 p.m., Nichols Village Hotel & Spa, Clarks Summit.

587-3440.

Sept. 14, Woof & Wine, Fulkerson Winery, Dundee, NY. 607-243-7883.

Sept. 14, Nicholson Bridge Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Street, Nicholson.

942-4191.

Sept. 15, Tips for the Common College Application, 6 p.m., North Pocono Public Library, Moscow.

842-4700.

Sept. 16-21, Library Book Sale, Library Express at the Steamtown Mall, Scranton. 558-1670.

Sept. 18, Family Game Night, 6-9 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale.

253-2020.

Sept. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, Friends of the Library Bag Sale, 14 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sept. 20 & 27), Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming. 693-1364.

Sept. 19, Cruise at Steamtown Mall, 6-9 p.m., Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club, Inc., Scranton. 851-8633.

Sept. 19-21, University of Scranton Family Weekend 2014, The University of Scranton Campus, Scranton. 941-4222.

Sept. 20, Tips for the Common College Application, 2-4 p.m., Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit. 587-3440.

Sept. 20, Field to Main: A Farm to Table Fundraiser, 6 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale. 253-2020.

Sept. 20, Bowhunters Festival Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m., Forksville United Methodist Church, Forksville. 924-3182.

Sept. 20, Triangle Tournament, Towanda Country Club, Towanda.

265-6222.

Sept. 20, North Branch Triathlon, 9 a.m., Wyalusing High School, Wyalusing. 746-4922.

Sept. 20, Guided Historic Tours, noon-4 p.m., Hoover One-Room School House & Museum of Local History & Clifford Baptist Church, Clifford.

Sept. 21, Guided History Ride on the D&H Trail, 10 a.m., Rail-Trail Headquarters, Union Dale, 679-9300.

Sept. 21, Safe Haven Pet Adoption Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply, Brodheadsville.

688-9063.

Sept. 26-28, Christmas in September Bazaar, 4-9 (Fri.), noon8 p.m. (Sat.), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.), St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church Hall, Jermyn. 290-3792.

Sept. 27, Fall Craft & Vendor Show, 11 a.m., Lehighton Middle School, Lehighton. 610-751-7493.

Sept. 27, Contra Dance, 7:30-10 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale.

253-2020.

Sept. 27, TCC Elimination Party, 7 p.m., Towanda Country Club, Towanda. 265-6222.

Sept. 27, Safe Haven Pet Adoption Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., WalMart, Mt. Pocono. 688-9063.

Sept. 28, Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. 3rd Annual “Tour de Pike County” Bicycle Ride, 9 a.m., Milford Beach, Milford. 296-2827.

Sept. 28, All You Can Eat Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Shavertown Fire Hall, Shavertown.

675-1302.

Sept. 28, Contra Dance, 7:30-10 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale.

253-2020.

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Sept. 6, The COTA Cats, The Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water Gap. 424-2000.

Sept. 6, A Barn Burning Romp Through 100 Years of Americana with Spuyten Duyvil, 7:30 p.m., Harmony Presents, Hawley. 5888077.

Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27, “Haunted!

Mysteries of THE Beyond”, 8 p.m., The Houdini Museum, Scranton.

342-5555.

Sept. 10, Open Mic Night, 7-10 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale.

253-2020.

Sept. 13, Movies at the Mill Easton, 5 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 800-999-STATE. Sept. 19, Silverstein, 7:30 p.m., Harmony Presents, Hawley.

588-8077.

Sept. 19, Fall 2014 Film Festival Opening Night Gala, 5:30 p.m., the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

996-1500.

Sept. 19-21, 26-28, “Table Manners”, McDade Center for Literary & Performing Arts at the University of Scranton, Scranton.

941-4318.

Sept. 25-28, “All the King’s Women”, Wilkes-University, WilkesBarre. 1-800-WILKES-U. Sept. 26, Final Friday Comedy Night, 8:30 p.m., Harmony Presents, Hawley. 588-8077.

Concerts Sept. 1, The Campo Doro Vocal Institute, 2:30 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale. 253-2020.

Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25, Live Music with John Curtin, 6-9 p.m., Glass – Wine. Bar. Kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. 226-1337.

Sept. 4, BREAKFREE, 6:30-9 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, Scranton. 342-8263.

Sept. 5, The Marianne Solivan Quartet, The Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water Gap. 424-2000.

Sept. 5, Jordan White, 8 p.m.Midnight, Ehrhardt’s, Hawley.

226-4388.

Sept. 5, Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Cocoon Coffee House, Hawley.

226-6130.

Sept. 5, Live Music Friday with The Lighten Up Duo: Rose and Randy Light, 8-11 p.m., Glass – Wine. Bar. Kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. 226-1337.

Sept. 5-7, The 37th Annual COTA Festival, Delaware Water Gap. 424-2210.

Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27, Live Music with Dan Bradley, 6-9:30 p.m., The Settlers Inn, Hawley. 226-2993.

Sept. 6, Silver Meteor, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Ehrhardt’s, Hawley. 226-4388.

Sept. 7, Shawn Klush, 4-6 p.m., Woodloch Pines Nightclub, Hawley.

800-453-8263.

Sept. 7, The Post COTA Festival Jam, The Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water Gap. 424-2000.

Sept. 11, Willie Nelson & Family, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.

826-1100.

Sept. 12, Live Music Friday with The New Kings, 8-11 p.m., Glass – Wine.

Bar. Kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley.

226-1337.

Sept. 12, Right Side UP, 8 p.m.-midnight, Ehrhardt’s, Hawley.

226-4388.

Sept. 13, Champion Fiddler Tim Crouch, 7:30 p.m., Beach Lake Fire Hall, Beach Lake. 224-6330.

Sept. 13, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, 7:30 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale. 253-2020.

Sept. 13, Heavenly Harmonies & Thrilling Folk with the Boxcar Lilies, 7:30 p.m., Harmony Presents, Hawley.

588-8077.

Sept. 13, Rick Horvath, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Ehrhardt’s, Hawley. 226-4388.

Sept. 13, Tom Chapin, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel.

866-781-2922.

Sept. 13, Gary Belles, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. 824-2991.

Sept. 14, The Young Geezers, 3-5 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel.

689-9494.

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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Sept. 19, The Brian Dougherty Group, 8 p.m.-midnight, Ehrhardt’s, Hawley. 226-4388.

Sept. 19, Bookhouse Concert Series: Mustrad’s Retreat, 7:30 p.m., The Eastern Monroe Public Library, Stroudsburg. 421-0800.

Sept. 19, Live Music Friday with Tom Rogo, 8-11 p.m., Glass – Wine.

Bar. Kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley.

226-1337.

Sept. 20, In Concert: The New York Trumpet Ensemble with Mark Gould, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center at the University of Scranton, Scranton. 941-7624.

Sept. 20, Hell Yo, 3-8 p.m., III Ponds Winery, Dalton. 563-5080.

Sept. 20, Harkland, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Ehrhardt’s, Hawley. 226-4388.

Sept. 20, Classic Rock for Current Vibes, Leroy Justice, 7:30 p.m., Harmony Presents, Hawley.

588-8077.

Sept. 20, So Good for the Soul: A Tribute to Motown, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 800-999-STATE. Sept. 26, Compass, 8 p.m.-midnight, Ehrhardt’s, Hawley. 226-4388.

Sept. 26, Live Music Friday with Gary Dillon, 8-11 p.m., Glass – Wine.

Bar. Kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley.

226-1337.

Sept. 26, New England Music Awards: Female Performer of the Year, Sarah Blacker, 7:30 p.m., Harmony Presents, Hawley.

588-8077.

Sept. 26, The Last Waltz, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel. 866-781-2922.

Sept. 27, “What Makes It Great?

The Great American Songbook”, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton. 941-7624.

Sept. 27, 30 Pack Lite, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Ehrhardt’s, Hawley. 226-4388.

Sept. 27, Sue Yurkanin, 7-9 p.m., The Main Bean Café, Luzerne.

899-2264.

Sept. 27, Concerts in the Coop, 7:30 p.m., The Cooperage, Honesdale. 253-2020.

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Sept. 28, Mozart Viola Quintet in C Minor, Frank Bridge Sextet, Tchaikovsky Sextet “Souvenir de Florence”, 2 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel.

866-781-2922.

Sept. 28, Asia, 8 p.m., Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, Wilkes-Barre. 862-4046.

Art Exhibits Sept. 1-21, Pablo Picasso: 25 Years of Limited Edition Ceramics from the Rosenbaum Collection, The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, Dallas.

674-6250.

Sept. 2, James Arendt: Those of Us Still Living, 2 p.m., The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport.

320-2445.

Sept. 5, Arts Music Motif Show Reception, 6 p.m., The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery, Delaware Water Gap. 476-4240.

Sept. 6, Tim Weaver Exhibit Reception, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg. 629-3061.

Sept. 6, Joe Mooney and Kristian Cantens Exhibition Reception, 1 p.m., The Pocono Community Theater and Cultural Center, East Stroudsburg. 421-6684.

Sept. 8-Oct. 10, “Object and Image: Sculptures & Prints by Herbert Simon. 1960-2014,” Hyland Hall, University of Scranton.

941-4214.

Sept. 26, Donna McCartney Exhibit Reception, The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery, Delaware Water Gap. 476-4240.

Seminars & Lectures Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 20, “Peace through Non-Violence? A Study in Film”, 5:30-8:30 p.m., The University of Scranton, Scranton.

941-4089.

Sept. 7, Michael Murphy Book Signing, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel. 866-781-2922.

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Sept. 10, Free Educational Seminar, Bucci Laser Institute, Wilkes-Barre.

270-5282.

Sept. 12, “Object and Image: Prints & Sculpture by Herbert Simon”, 5 p.m., Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. 941-4214.

Sept. 15, “The World-Wide Crimes Against Humanity Initiative”, 6:30 p.m., Misericordia University, Dallas.

674-6372.

Sept. 16, Free Educational Seminar, 5:30 p.m., Eye Care Specialists, Dallas.

718-4800.

Sept. 17, “Barbara Hughes: Everything You Wanted to Know About Throop, But Were Afraid to Ask”, 7-9 p.m., The Genealogical Research Society, Peckville. 383-7661.

Sept. 18, Successful Aging, 4:45 p.m., Greater Scranton YMCA, Dunmore. 558-6160.

Sept. 18, Ignation Values in Action Lecture: “Raising Gentle Men: Lives at the Orphanage Edge”, 7 p.m., Byron Recreation Complex, University of Scranton. 841-4399.

Sept. 20, David Lucas: Searching Your Irish Ancestors, 7-9 p.m., The Genealogical Research Society, Peckville. 383-7661.

Sept. 21, “Scars and Stripes”, 2 p.m., the Waverly Community House, Waverly. 344-3841.

Sept. 23, Lackawanna Co. Library Lecture Series: Emmitt Smith, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 346-7369.

Sept. 26, 5th Annual Health Care Symposium, 8-9:30 a.m., Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-6791.

Sept. 30, “Japanese Internment: A Shameful Ghost that Still Haunts Us”, noon Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. 941-6206.

Nature Sept. 3, Public Bog Walk, 10 a.m., Tannersville Bog, Tannersville.

269-3061.

Sept. 4, Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail Hike, 9 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006.

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S Sept. 6, Fall Warblers, 9:30 a.m., Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg.

629-3061.

Sept. 6, Monarch Butterflies, 1 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel.

689-9494.

Sept. 6, Family Fishing, 10 a.m.noon, Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

Sept. 6, The NEPA Bonsai Society 42nd Annual Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Midway Garden Center, Pittston. 654-6194.

Sept. 6, Guided Bird Walk, 8 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums.

403-2006.

Sept. 7, Intro to Canoeing, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry.

828-2319.

Sept. 7, Sunday for Singles Hike, 1-3 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

Sept. 7, Lewisburg Appetizer Guided Kayak Trip, 1-5 p.m., Milton State Park, Milton. 524-7692.

Sept. 8, Full Moon Bog Walk, 6:30 p.m., Tannersville Bog, Tannersville.

629-3061.

Sept. 10, Wild Mushroom Walk, 10 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006.

Sept. 10, Public Bog Walk, 10 a.m., Tannersville Bog, Tannersville.

269-3061.

Sept. 13, Wild Mushroom Walk, 1 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel.

689-9494.

Sept. 13, Volunteer Day – Pike County Day of Caring, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

Sept. 13, Public Bog Walk, 2 p.m., Tannersville Bog, Tannersville.

269-3061.

Sept. 14, Fungus Among Us, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry.

828-2319.

Sept. 16, Putting the Garden to Bed for the Winter, 6-7:30 p.m., McBride Memorial Library, Berwick.

752-2241.

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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Sept. 17, Public Bog Walk, 1 p.m., Tannersville Bog, Tannersville.

269-3061.

Sept. 20, Tree Identification, 1011:30 a.m., Kettle Creek EEC, Stroudsburg. 269-3061.

Sept. 20, Peace of the Susquehanna Guided Kayak Trip, 1-5 p.m., MontgomeryWatsontown. 524-7692.

Sept. 20, Fall Warblers with Dr. Terry Master, 8 a.m.-noon, Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

Sept. 20, Bird Photography 101, 2-4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

Sept. 20, Wild Things Ball, 6-10 p.m., Hotel Fauchere, Milford.

828-2319.

Sept. 21, Park History Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry.

828-2319.

Sept. 21, Public Bog Walk, 1 p.m., Tannersville Bog, Tannersville.

269-3061.

Sept. 24, Public Bog Walk, 1 p.m., Tannersville Bog, Tannersville.

269-3061.

Sept. 25, Bear Creek Preserve Hike, 9 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006.

Sept. 27, Lake Lacawac Paddle, 1 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. 689-9494.

Sept. 27, Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

Sept. 27, North Branch Park to Park, 1-5 p.m., Canoe Susquehanna, LLC, 524-7692.

Sept. 27, National Public Lands Day Park Cleanup, 9 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums.

403-2006.

Sept. 28, Sunday for Singles – Off Campus Hike, 1-3 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

Sept. 28, Wilderness Skills Hike, 2-4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

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538-1869.

Sept. 1 & 15, Children with Cancer Support Group, 5-7 p.m., Timmy’s Town Center at the Mall at Steamtown, Scranton. 341-1511.

Sept. 6, The LEGO Club, 11 a.m.noon, Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming. 693-1364.

Sept. 6 & 21, Ecozone Discovery Room, 1-4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Ed. Center, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319.

Sept. 13, Junior Bird Club: Bake Oven Knob Hawk Watching, 9 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums.

403-2006.

Sept. 20, Ronald McDonald & Friends, Roba Family Farms, North Abington Twp. 563-2904.

Sept. 20, Wyoming Co. Library Kids Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., West Wyoming Hose Co. & Dailey Park, Wyoming. 693-1364.

Sept. 21, Bears, Bears, Bears, 1-4 p.m., Endless Mountains Nature Center, Tunkhannock. 836-3835.

Sept. 24, Salamander Safari, 5:307 p.m., Lackawanna College EEC, Covington Twp. 842-1506.

Sept. 25, Natural Wonders: Apples Abound, 1-2:30 p.m., Lackawanna College EEC, Covington Twp. 842-1506.

Sept. 27, Children’s Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon, TCMC, Scranton. 342-8874.

Sept. 27, Junior League of Scranton’s 6th Annual Touch a Truck, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. 961-8120.

Sept. 30, Scout Program, 5-7 p.m., Lackawanna College EEC, Covington Twp. 842-1506 Find more September events at www.HappeningsPA.com!

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