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On the cover… In the 1950s, Candy land on Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg, was the place to “hang-out” for teenagers after school and weekends. Known at that time as a “Sweet Shop”, almost every small town in America had one. Remember the characters “Richie” and “The Fonz” from the Happy Days television series? Local artist Shawn Queenan has captured the feeling of that era in his painting of Candy land.

The story of the Painting entitled Candy land by the Artist, Shawn Queenan In the late ‘50s and early 60s, Candy land was the place where kids would hang out after school. Candy land was fantastic. It had marble floors and glass display cases that held homemade candy, a soda fountain where you could get milk shakes and soda made with real syrup, and of course, homemade ice cream. You can’t get that any more. It was a real treat. For seating there were magnificent wooden booths with marble table tops and a juke box in each one. You could listen to Elvis singing GI Blues, Bo Diddley, John Coltrane, and all the great artists of the day. Only 25 cents for 4 songs. When the owner wasn’t looking you could dance and do the twist on the marble floors. I have been around the world and have never seen a place like Candy land anywhere else! After my world tour, I came back home in 1985 and walked the streets of Stroudsburg. I remembered what Stroudsburg and Candy land had looked like when I left in 1962, so I started painting cityscapes of the Stroudsburg I left. Candy land was one of those paintings. One thing I learned from the French artists that taught me cityscapes was to add all the emotion of the city and the people that walked its streets. I painted three Candy land paintings and this painting is the last painting. It shows me and my friends in front of Candy land and a buddy of mine who is playing Elvis songs on the bench. My friend Nick is dancing in his Stroudsburg High Football Jersey. It was also the era of the great ‘55 Chevy Bel Air as seen in the foreground. Hope you enjoy this little touch of Stroudsburg’s Main Street history. For anyone who would like to purchase prints of Candy land, you may contact Shawn Queenan at: 570-460-2495 or email Shawn at: shawnq2@yahoo.com

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2015 PHOTO CONTEST JAMES CHESNICK

YOUR PHOTOS COULD BE SEEN by more than 25,000 readers when you enter them into Pocono Living Magazine’s Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to anyone who doesn’t earn a living as a professional photographer. You may enter up to 15 images, but only photographs that are representative of the Pocono Mountains. Individual photos should be emailed to pmags@ptd. net. Groups of photos too large to send via email may be uploaded to Hightail.com or Dropbox.com. (.jpg or .tif high resolution files only)

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1st Place: Total of $150.00 in Gift Cards from local participating merchant sponsors. 2nd Place: Total of $100.00 in Gift Cards from local participating merchant sponsors. 3rd Place: Total of $50.00 in Gift Cards from local participating merchant sponsors. Honorable Mentions: One year subscription to Pocono Living & Pocono Family Magazines.

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1. Contest open to amateur photographers only. 2. Contest opens February 1, 2015 and closes September 1, 2015.

4. Include a reference number for each photo and a brief description of the location where the photograph was taken and when. Please include your contact information (phone number & email address) with the submission. 5. Each entrant may submit up to a total of 15 photographs. 6. Entered photos must have been taken recently, from January 2012 to present, and must be of a scene or subject found in the Pocono Mountains. Historic Sites, Water, Wildlife, Landscapes preferred.

7. Judging will take place in September 2015 and winners will be notified at that time. Winners will be asked to provide story information about the photo at that time for publishing in the October/ November issue of Pocono Living Magazine. 8. Entrants will retain all rights to their photography, but agree that Pocono Magazines, LLC may use their photos from time to time in the magazines that they publish provided proper credit is given to each photographer. Questions? Email the editor at: pmags@ptd.net

June/July 2015

What’s Inside 6 Whitewater

by Pete Pappalardo

10 History of the Lenni Lenape

by Amy Leiser

15 Restaurants, Diners, Bistros & Bars 20 Factors that Impact a Home's Value 24 Foxes in Boxes

by Kathy Dubin-Uhler

30 The Tannersville Cranberry Bog 33 5 Ways to Save Money Buying a Car 36 Are You Allergic to Your Pet? 40 Grey Towers National Historic Site 44 Trout Unlimited

by Suzanne McCool

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WhiteWater F

BY PETE PAPPALARDO

EW TASKS equal the daunting one of entertaining teens, but white-water rafting or canoeing is an ideal activity for a warm summer day, and one your teen will likely pronounce “awesome!” The exhilarating rush through foaming waves and the roar of the rapids are a great way to spend a summer day, and a great opportunity to be a kid again with your own kids. There several areas an easy drive from the Stroudsburgs where white water can be had. The nearest is the Lehigh River, whose flow is regulated by releases from the Francis E. Walter dam. In spring and early summer, there may be enough flow for rafting, although by mid-summer successful trips are often timed to take advantage of timed releases. Call ahead for rates and conditions; almost a dozen rental outfits will take care of drop-off and pick-up, and most will provide guides for the trip, who either ride in the raft itself or tool around in kayaks with the rafters. The Lehigh has class III rapids, which means it is not suitable for recreational canoeing, but several outfitters specialize in self-guided rafting tours for more adventurous souls, and rent out not only inflatable kayaks and rafts, but wet-suits and booties, a plus in water that may be in the forties even when the air temps are in the 80s.

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Peter Pappalardo, writer, teacher, outdoorsman and musician, was born in East Stroudsburg General Hospital, and spent his youth in Shawnee-0n-Delaware when route 80 was just a twinkle in President Eisenhower’s eye. He received his doctorate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania only moments before he retired from teaching, ensuring that his vast resultant knowledge wouldn’t subsequently harm his students. He is the author of two novels, Bluegrass and The Compleat Dartshooter, both of which chronicle life in East Pennsylvania. Samples of his meanderings can be seen at his website, www. Bluegrasschronicles.com. He is proud to be implicated in raising four fine sons, all of whom fortunately favor their sainted mother.

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he Lehigh flows through and is a part of Lehigh Gorge State Park, and there are stringent regulations on the type and numbers of rafts and rafters which are allowed, as well as the type of training guides must experience before they are allowed on the river. The craft must be built for white water, not designed for swimming pools. Rangers do safety checks and spot-checks on craft as well. All boaters must wear personal floatation devices (PFDs) which are Coast Guard approved. Further afield, white-water trips are available on the Laxawaxen River near Hawley and also on the Delaware River above Port Jervis. The section of the river from Hancock NY to Port Jervis NY is more forgiving than the Lehigh, but still boasts some challenging rapids like Skinner’s Falls, where successful rafters can enjoy watching canoeists wipe out. Therein lies the beauty of rafts; unlike canoes, they bounce, and afford a safer trip for those new to the sport.

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The area of the river immediately above Port Jervis is called ten mile river, and has some great rapids, especially where the Mongaup River enters the Delaware. Tall cliffs loom over the river on the righthand bank, and the Mongaup enters the river from the left, setting up what white-water enthusiasts call “haystacks”; standing waves of four to six feet that love to swallow canoes. The stretch of the river from Port Jervis to Water Gap is what canoeists call flat water, and is made to order for families with younger children. Here the National Park Service rules, and canoeists must have PFDs aboard for each person in the craft. Flat or not, all sections of the river demand respect and good sense, and wearing PFDs is a wise move that save lives. Several floats on the lower river are an easy day trip, and there are plenty of liveries which will pick up and drop off those who want to see green herons, deer, muskrats, ospreys and the occasional bald eagles, to name just a few of the species of wildlife river-goers might see. During the summer, the Park Service provides transportation of both canoes and canoers. If you are the adventurous type, there’s a haystack with your name on it, or simply enjoy a tranquil day of fishing, swimming and gliding down the region’s first transportation system, the Laxawaxen, Lehigh and Delaware Rivers. P

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The section of the river from Hancock to Port Jervis (NY) is more forgiving than the Lehigh, but still boasts some challenging rapids like Skinner’s Falls, where successful rafters can enjoy watching canoeists

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History of the Lenni Lenape Native Americans “

One archaeological site, the

ONG BEFORE EUROPEANS settled in modernday Monroe County, the Lenni Lenape called this area home. These Native Americans were the first inhabitants of the Pocono Mountains, having settled in the area over 10,000 year ago. The name Lenni Lenape translates into “the original peoples,” and the term Pocono in the native Lenape tongue means “a river between two mountains.” Because the Lenape did not have a written language, their history was passed from generation to generation by storytellers. The ancestors of the Lenape, the true “original peoples,” were said to have come from the great sea in the west thousands of years before Christopher Columbus. Three clans comprised the Lenni Lenape nation: Wolf, Turtle, and Turkey. Often, the Lenape have been referred to as the “Delaware” because they lived along the Delaware River. The Wolf Clan occupied the land in what is now Monroe County. This Clan was referred to as the Munsee or Minsi, the name of their spoken dialect of the Algonquin language. Their area stretched northward along the Delaware River from the point where the Lehigh River meets the Delaware in what is now Easton. The members of the Wolf Clan were known as “People of the Stony Country.” The Turtle Clan occupied land south of the Lehigh-Delaware confluence, reaching into Philadelphia and were referred to as “People Down the River.” The Turkey Clan lived the furthest south, occupying current-day Wilmington, Delaware. They were called the “People Who Live Near the Ocean.” The three clans were all sects of the Algonquin Tribe and generally lived peacefully with each other. The Lenape, however, did conflict with other warring Indian nations, including the Iroquois and the Cherokee.

Shawnee-Minisink site, is unique because it reflects a record of continuous occupation by the Native Americans in the Upper Delaware River Valley, uncovering evidence of extensive habitation of the river valley by Native

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Americans.

BY AMY LEISER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION www.monroehistorical.org

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HISTO RY O F THE LE NNI LENA PE

n general, each Lenape village operated independent of the others, following its own rules. A trusted spokesman, or sachem, was “in charge” of each village; however, Lenape villages were democratic, and every member had a voice in important decisions. The role of the sachem was vital for the village, though, in both times of peace and war. Eventually, Europeans began colonizing the Delaware River valley, and as relations between Native Americans and European settlers soured, these sachems assumed a larger role in village leadership, becoming recognized as chiefs.

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While there is evidence of the existence of longhouses, the Lenape preferred to live in family units in small dwellings. Structures were constructed of saplings fastened together with vines and sheets of tree bark used for the walls. Often, a center section of the roof was left open to allow the escape of smoke from the fire. Clay would be used to insulate the interior walls. Lenape women and children performed more domestic-type jobs, while the Lenape men were responsible for hunting and fishing, tool making, and building construction. The native peoples lived completely off of what their environment provided. Women wove rugs and mats on which to sit and made baskets for storing and carrying food. Clay pots were used for cooking while clamshells and gourds were used as serving bowls. Gathering and processing the area’s nuts, berries, and tubers also fell to the Lenape women. Lenape men would hunt deer, bear, turkey, and small game for meat, and they fished the local waterways for fish, eels, turtles, and mussels. Men crafted the tools needed for hunting;

the bow and arrow was the most common tool for hunting land animals while fish hooks were created from animal bone. The fur from mammals served as clothing and bedding, and the feathers from birds provided down for insulation. Both sexes tended to the agricultural needs of the village. Following the end of the chance of frost (around mid-May), the Lenape would plant seeds that had been saved and dried since the previous autumn’s harvest. Corn, beans, and squash were the typical cultivated foods. Because there is no written record left by the Lenni Lenape, archaeologists and historians are needed to decipher the lifeways of Monroe County’s native peoples. The only written descriptions of the Lenape come from European settlers. Early records of contact between the Natives and European colonists in the area date to 1609, and there are detailed accounts of the 1742-meeting between Chief Kakowatchiky of the Shawnee and Count Zinzindorf, founder of the Moravian Church.

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ver the years, numerous professional and amateur archaeological excavations have been undertaken throughout Monroe County. Local farmers and residents who live along Monroe County’s many streams and creeks continue to find artifacts of the Lenni Lenape people. One archaeological site, the Shawnee-Minisink site, is unique because it reflects a record of continuous occupation by the Native Americans in the Upper Delaware River Valley, uncovering evidence of extensive habitation of the river valley by Native Americans. The archaeologists’ finds included not only stone tools, but evidence of long-term settlement such as hearths, burial grounds, and postmold-holes for longhouses. Artifacts from the Shawnee-Minisink archaeological site date over 11,000 years old and include hundreds of stone tools, pieces of pottery, remains of fish, animal bones, shells, and fruit and plant seeds. It is this combination of both the archaeological and historical records that provides us with a better understanding of the lifeways of Monroe County’s earliest inhabitants. P

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Restaurants, Diners, Bistros & Bars

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Rudy’s Welcome to Pocono Living Magazine’s guide to Restaurants, Diners, Bistros & Bars. Have you ever seen the television series “Diners, Drive - Ins & Dives” on The Food Network channel? Yea, we have too, and it’s very popular on the cable network.

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It has inspired us to do our own version as an annual feature in Pocono Living Magazine©. The next time you are thinking about where you would like to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner—a beer or a bottle of wine with a filet or some sushi—reach for this guide and try someplace new each time. The Poconos have a lot to offer.

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Factors that Impact a Home’s Value 20 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© JUNE/JULY 2015

T MAY SEEM like the size of your home is the be-all and end-all of your home’s value. But there are many other factors that come into play when determining the listing price of a particular home.

Local industry plays a role as well. In the case of Los Altos, which is ranked as the most expensive market in America, the continued success of many tech companies contributes to the boom.

A new report offers some insights. The Coldwell Banker Home Listing Report, the most extensive home price comparison tool currently available in the country, ranks the average listing price of four-bedroom, two-bathroom homes in nearly 2,000 markets across the country. Analyzing more than 51,000 similar-sized listings, it addresses how much a home in one market would cost if the same home were located somewhere else in the United States.

This information can be useful, whether you’re planning to put your property on the market or you’re looking to relocate. For example, if you are scoping out a neighborhood where home prices are on the verge of increasing, area features to look out for include cultural institutions -- such as art galleries and performance spaces -- as well as such factors as unique architecture and proximity to mass transit and other trendy areas.

For example, the report reveals that for the price of the average home in Los Altos, California, you could purchase 30 similar-sized homes in Cleveland, Ohio, nine homes in Charlotte, North Carolina, eight homes in Chicago, Illinois, five homes in Miami, Florida or two homes in Seattle, Washington.

But why are there such discrepancies? “It’s amazing how much location impacts a home’s value,” says Coldwell Banker Real Estate consumer specialist Jessica Edwards. “Typically, urban markets are more expensive, while suburban and rural areas tend to be more affordable. However, many factors contribute to the average price of a home, such as commute time or proximity to the waterfront. The Home Listing Report is a helpful reference, so you can gauge how your area compares to other parts of the country.”

Edwards also recommends doing some quantitative research, including talking to your Realtor about how fast properties are selling in your area and whether business owners are investing in the neighborhood. “Buying or selling a home is a huge emotional and financial decision,” says Edwards. “By doing your homework beforehand, you will be able to take some of the uncertainty out of the process.” Remember, while this information is very useful for homeowners and prospective home buyers, it’s by no means a replacement for a professional real estate agent who understands local conditions. For more details about the report, or to see how your area stacks up, visit hlr.coldwellbanker.com. For many people, a home is their biggest investment and largest asset. Be savvy and stay informed about the ins and outs of its value. P

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S A WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR, I have seen injured and orphaned wildlife presented to Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in many ways over the past three decades. Some come in odd containers, primarily because folks need to utilize what is near at hand. Birds have arrived in brown paper lunch bags, owls in garbage cans, etc. Boxes can hold surprises as well. Friend and fellow rehabber, Peggy Hentz calls these “magic boxes.” A baby Bald eagle goes into the box, and magically emerges as an adult white-headed pigeon. An injured hawk “poof!” morphs into a ferocious grouse! Boxes also give me pause for another reason. It has become all the rage to dispose of animals in public parking lots. The creatures lucky enough to be found, gain instant fame via the media and those lucky few are saved. Sadly many are not found in time, and we never here about those. This Spring, a small cardboard box was left by a clothing recycling bin in a Walmart parking lot. By pure happenstance a woman, parked near the bin passed by the box and heard a quiet whining sound emanating from the carton. Believing puppies or kittens were inside, she opened the box to find eight tiny fox kits, eyes just beginning to open, left to whatever fate should befall them. After making several calls to police and other authorities, the kind woman found the contact information for Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center and delivered the fuzzy gray lethargic fox kits to our clinic. With no clue what became of the parents, handling of the young kits was done with gloves. Foxes are rabies vectors and can also transmit other diseases and parasites to people. Placed on heat in a large plastic tote with flannel baby blankets and given a large stuffed animal to cuddle, each was given fluids subcutaneously, weighed and examined for injuries and fleas.

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few hours later, squirming and crying, the kits received their first meal. What do we feed tiny fox kits? Why, fox formula! A company manufactures milk formulas made just for individual species of wildlife, from bunnies to bears. Served up in baby bottles with preemie nipples, the kits drank their fill. A little known housekeeping chore follows. Baby mammals do not “potty” themselves. If they did, their den would become soiled and toxic, and the odor would attract predators to the area. The mom stimulates the babies by licking them after she feeds them. Needless to say, we prefer to use tissues! Bellies full and bladders empty, the foxes fell fast asleep.

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ver the next few weeks, eyes opened, health improved and the fox kits grew. A lone vixen (female) kit already in house joined them and the now group of nine kits were separated into two groups so we could monitor their next step, lapping from a dish. This was, indeed, a messy proposition! The process became much neater after a few days of practice. The first solid foods, including kitten chow and chopped mice and chicks were provided. Once the kits were no longer taking formula from a bottle, handling was eliminated except to remove and replace them for cage cleaning and to check weights. The wild fox shy nature began to show. At seven weeks the kits were moved to a large outdoor enclosure furnished with hiding places, toys and items of enrichment. A new fox kit, admitted after being trapped in a storm drain, found new siblings. We now had TEN kits. Giant mealworms were provided to initiate the kits to the skills needed to be successful predators. They spent hours pouncing on squeaky toys and insects alike. The gray fuzz faded and was replaced by sleek reddish-orange fur, black stockings, white chests and the famous Red fox white-tipped tail. In June, vaccinated for rabies and other potentially fatal diseases, ten healthy Red fox kits will be released into old field habitats. They will live life as all foxes should- far away from boxes in Walmart parking lots. P

The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, 501c3 organization. Donations from people like you provide the support we need to provide our wildlife care and educational services. For more information please visit us on Facebook or our website www.poconowildlife.org Katherine Uhler, MS. Director, PWREC

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The Tannersville Cranberry Bog Courtesy of The NATURE CONSERVANCY

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tanding out in vivid contrast to the surrounding Pocono Mountains landscape, Tannersville Cranberry Bog provides a snapshot of colder times. Thousands of years ago, a large glacial lake occupied the space of what has since become a thick soup of peat moss. Today, while the ice and lake have long receded, the unique bog ecosystem that remains serves as the southernmost low elevation boreal bog along the eastern seaboard. It represents an intricate transformation that took place over the millennia and would be impossible to replace if destroyed. Affectionately known as “The Cranberry” to nearby residents, Tannersville Cranberry Bog has become ingrained in the local community and culture, inspiring wonder among the students, educators, scientists, nature lovers and photographers who visit each year. Of special interest are some of North America’s most beautiful native orchids, including rose pogonia and the state-endangered heart-leaved twayblade. As the Tannersville Cranberry Bog is one of its first nature preserves, The Nature Conservancy continues to engage the surrounding community in conserving this geological remnant of a long-ago ice age. In return for this careful stewardship, the bog soaks up rain and runoff like a giant sponge – cleansing water and controlling pollution throughout the Pocono Creek watershed. In 2006, a former elementary school teacher bequeathed 11 acres to the Conservancy in order to expand the preserve she once shared with her students. The Conservancy later acquired 67 more acres from her estate – property that would have otherwise been developed to support more than 20 new homes. 

Threats Residential development, water pollution and groundwater depletion.

Action Managing the preserve with assistance from volunteers and partners. Providing educational opportunities for the local community. Acquiring land and conservation easements.

Milestones Creation of a floating boardwalk during the 1980’s that provides accessibility without damage to the bog. Acquisition of 78 acres in 2006 to expand the preserve to 900 acres, including 300 acres purchased in partnership with Pocono Township.

Partners Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Pocono Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and a local volunteer stewardship committee.

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Pay Attention to Finance & Insurance Finance & Insurance (F&I) is where dealers make a lot of their money. The key is to be a hard-nosed, well-informed shopper. Listen to what the dealership has to offer, but be ready with a backup plan that includes your own financing options. Make sure you read all the fine print on any warranties offered. There are good deals to be had, but it’s also easy to be taken to the cleaners. Those with excellent credit may be offered factory rebates and 0 percent financing. Educated car shoppers can save themselves a lot of money if they know how the business works, stress experts. 

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n Limit fabrics. Allergens collect in rugs, drapes and upholstery, so do your best to limit or eliminate them from your home. If you choose to keep some fabrics, steam-clean them regularly. Cotton-covered furniture is the smartest choice, and washable blinds or shades make good window treatments. n Vacuum frequently using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate arresting) filter or a disposable electrostatic bag. Other kinds of bags will permit allergens to blow back out of the vacuum. n Install an air purifier fitted with a HEPA filter. Our modern, energy-efficient homes lock in air that is loaded with allergens, so it’s smart to let in some fresh air daily.

n Use anti-allergen room sprays. These sprays deactivate allergens, rendering them harmless. Ask your allergist for a product recommendation. n Clean the litter box frequently. Use lowdust, perfume-free filler. Clumping litter is a good choice. n Dust regularly. Wiping down the walls will also cut down on allergens. n Invest in washable pet bedding and cages that can be cleaned often and easily.

Decontaminating Your Pet n Bathe your pet at least once a week. Your veterinarian can recommend a shampoo that won’t dry out his skin. Bathing works to wash off the allergens that accumulate in an animal’s fur. n Wipe your pet with a product formulated to prevent dander from building up and flaking off into the environment. Ask your veterinarian to suggest one that is safe to use on animals who groom themselves. n Note any symptoms of dermatitis exhibited by your companion animal. Dermatitis often leads to accelerated skin and fur shedding, which will up your allergen exposure.

n Brush or comb your pet frequently. It’s best to do this outdoors, if possible. (The ASPCA does not recommend keeping cats outdoors, so make sure your feline is leashed if you take him outside.)

Taking Care of Yourself n If possible, have someone other than yourself do the housecleaning, litter box work and pet washing, wiping and brushing. If you must clean the house or change the litter, be sure to wear a dust mask. n Wash your hands after handling your companion animal and before touching your face. The areas around your nose and eyes are particularly sensitive to allergens. n Designate a “pet outfit” from among your most easily washed clothes. Wear it when playing or cuddling with your companion, and you’ll leave other clothing uncontaminated. n Find a physician, preferably an allergy specialist, who will make sure that your pet is the cause of your allergies and will help alleviate your symptoms. Medications and immunotherapy (desensitizing shots) can often allow you and your companion animal to remain together happily ever after. 

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Among the many, many public officials who under my administration rendered literally invaluable service to the people of the United States, Gifford Pinchot on the whole, stood first. - President Theodore Roosevelt Gifford Pinchot became governor of Pennsylvania in 1922. A tireless worker, he often worked 16 hours a day. Governor Pinchot created the first Pennsylvania state budget, erased the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt and gave himself a pay cut. Governor Pinchot was not afraid of a fight. Often at odds with political parties, Pinchot fought hard for the people. Several times a week Governor Pinchot held office hours and anyone could walk in and talk to him.

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Throughout his life Gifford Pinchot spoke and campaigned for political reform and improved forest management. “I have been governor every now and then, but I am a forester all the time.” -Gifford Pinchot During World War II, Pinchot developed a water gathering device and fishing kits for use in navy life rafts. After writing his autobiography, Gifford Pinchot died of leukemia in 1946. In 1961, Gifford Pinchot State Park was dedicated by Governor David L. Lawrence. For more information about Gifford Pinchot, visit the Web site of Grey Towers National Historic Site. 

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Trout Unlimited By Commissioner Suzanne McCool

TROUT UNLIMITED is a national non-profit organization which originated 54 years ago in the state of Michigan. Sixteen fishermen met who were united in their love of trout fishing and were discontented with their state’s practice of stocking Michigan’s water with catchable, but undersized hatchery fish. They called these small hatchery trout “cookie cutter trout”. These gentlemen organized and passionately pursued this issue and were able to convince the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that their own trout streams could turn out a far superior trout if not interfered with. This is how “Trout Unlimited” (TU) began. The mission of TU was to ensure that wild and native trout populations were allowed to thrive and reproduce, as nature intended.

rom the early days, TU was guided by the principle that if we “take care of the fish, then fishing will take care of itself”. This principle is grounded in science. Since 1959, this philosophy has been borne out in Michigan whose trout populations have subsequently recovered. Because of the success of this program, it has spread across the country and is now a national non-profit organization with over 147,000 members who are dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watershed. TU’s staff and volunteers work from coast to coast in the United States to protect, reconnect, restore, and sustain trout and salmon habitats on behalf of folks who love to fish. Sportsmen and women who value the great outdoors, hope that future generations have the opportunity to fish from healthy populations of native and wild cold-water fish all across our country. Locally, here in Monroe County, we have our own Trout Unlimited (TU) organization, which is called the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited. TU is a vital resource to our area, and its members are well-versed in conservation issues. Our local TU group has hosted educational activities on our local streams, especially the Brodhead. From one of these activities, I learned that the Brook Trout is the only trout which is a native of Pennsylvania waters. It is found in our small, cold

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