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Memories of Buck Hill Inn and the Falls

Pick Up the Poconos

The Monroe Farmer’s Winter Market

Keep Pets Safe this Halloween

2018 Photography Contest Winners and Contributors

Dying in Monroe County: Old Time Disease Names

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Suzanne Fretz McCool Suzanne is a native of the Poconos and a former schoolteacher and former Monroe County Commissioner. She has recently published her own book, and lives with her husband Terry in Stroudsburg. Today, Suzanne enjoys writing, traveling and visiting her grandchildren.

Amy Leiser Amy Leiser is a local resident and historian who has been working with the Monroe County Historical Association for 19 years. In addition to the live tours, research assistance, and museum that the organization keeps available, Leiser offers her knowledge and assistance with family charting and genealogy. Visit www.monroehistorical.org

Kevin Conroy Born in New York but raised in Barrett Township, Kevin Conroy attended East Stroudsburg State College as a townie majoring in fine art. After college, Kevin served a two-year apprenticeship with the American Culinary Federation and studied advanced baking at Culinary Institute of America. Kevin is a chef, pastry chef, artisan baker, culinary arts instructor, writer, and business owner. He writes on a wide array of topics for newspapers, magazines, trade journals, and blogs.

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Jamie Bowman is a freelance writer, Penn State graduate, and lifelong resident of the Poconos. A teacher by day and a writer by night, Jamie spends her free time running and cheering for the Nittany Lions on game day.

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MEMORIES OF BUCK HILL INN AND THE FALLS By Suzie Fretz McCool

have many fond memories of Buck Hill Inn and the Falls. Growing up in Paradise Township and attending the very small and quaint Paradise Township Elementary school, we kids looked forward to attending the big Barrett School for 7th through 12th grade. Paradise school had about 80 kids in the six grades. Some classes had two grade levels in them because of the small population. Once we got to Barrett, we naturally expanded our group of friends. Although we were worried that the Barrett kids wouldn’t like us or something and would consider us real “country bumpkins”, the transition really wasn’t that bad. They were just as curious about us as we were about them. In fact they became wonderful friends, and many of these friendships continue to this day.

As Barrett High School’s classes continued to grow, they needed a larger facility in which to hold their graduation ceremonies. That larger facility was the beautiful Buck Hill auditorium/theatre. It was the most perfect venue for a high school graduation ceremony. I will never forget the 1961 graduation ceremony as it would be Barrett High School’s last. The next year the Pocono Mountain Jointure would be open. My older sister, Linda Fretz Musseleman, graduated in that final class. I would be in the first class of the “Jointure”. I remember getting to the beautiful Buck Hill auditorium early to set up my music stand and to get ready to tune up, since I played the clarinet in the Barrett Band. We were ready for the big event since we had all rehearsed “Pomp and Circumstance” to perfection. However, it was a very emotional evening, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© 7

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“I knew that commencement means a new beginning but a class of 25-30 kids was the ending of a wonderful innocent era of which kids today have no idea.”

knowing it was the final graduation of BHS and the last school event to ever be held at beautiful Buck Hill Falls Inn. I remember a tear sliding down my face as I played that beautiful march, realizing that things would never be the same at our house since my sis would be going off to college in the fall. After the ceremony the graduates all lined up in the lobby with people congratulating and greeting them. My sister Linda was crying her eyes out as I recall. Then I remember our favorite math teacher and a class advisor, Mrs. Dippre

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trying to console her. I knew that commencement means a new beginning but to a class of 25-30 kids, it was the ending of a wonderful innocent era of which kids today have no idea, I’m sorry to say. We kids in the community were allowed to attend movies in the beautiful Buck Hill Theatre, for a small admission fee. A few years later, one summer, when I was working my way through college as a waitress, I took a group of gals, who were also working in the Poconos, to see a movie there. It was “The Student Prince,” a romantic

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musical starring Mario Lanza and Anne Blythe. The story was romantic with a very sad ending. My girlfriends and I ended up crying our eyes out during “Golden Days” at the end, because Kathy, the pretty little beer maid, could not marry her handsome prince when he became King! This was not like the Hallmark movies today in which the American Girls always seem to be able to marry the prince from some far made up country. My final fond memory of Buck Hill is one in which I didn’t cry this time. I was dating a boy from another country in 1967, who was studying here in America. We decided to go on a romantic walk to the Falls. It is a beautiful ethereal venue. Anyway he took out a pocket knife and carved our initials in a heart on a tree a little off the beaten path. So if that carving is still there, it probably has the initials JM + SF inside the heart. Aah, Buck Hill, what wonderful memories! 

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PICK UP THE POCONOS By Jamie Bowman

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ick Up the Poconos” is the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau’s latest venture. I caught up with Chris Barrett, President/CEO of the Visitors Bureau, to get the inside scoop on this incredible initiative.

Q. We’re so lucky to have you here in the Poconos, Chris. Can you tell me a little about your professional experience? A. I’ve been the President/CEO of the Pocono Mountain

Visitors Bureau since April of 2017. I’m the third CEO they’ve had; the first was here for 50 years and the second for 10 years. I have a background in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry. I worked for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts for close to 20 years, and I was President & CEO of the Lancaster Visitors Bureau.

Q. I’m so excited about “Pick Up the Poconos!” What inspired this exciting new initiative? A. I spend a lot of time on Interstate 80, from the New

Jersey border and up to Route 380, and noticed that parts are, to be frank, really, really dirty. It may not be something that we, as residents, consciously think about, but it’s something that guests probably notice. I thought, “someone has to take responsibility for shining a light on this issue.” Natural beauty is one of the key aspects of the market in the Pocono Mountains, yet here we are with areas around roadways that have a great deal of trash.

Q. What exactly does Pick Up the Poconos entail? A. At the Visitors Bureau, our first step was to help create

awareness of the litter problem. We came up with the phrase “Pick up the Poconos” and designed a website within our 10 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

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own, called www.pickupthepoconos.com. Here, you’ll find ways you can contribute to keeping our area clean. Besides encouraging people to dispose of their trash properly, the website also helps educate people about the impact of litter. For example, it takes 2-3 years for a cigarette butt to decompose, and something as simple as a plastic water bottle takes about 450 years. We were amazed when we started researching some of those facts. In addition to spreading information, our website also recognizes some local organizations that are also dedicated to this mission.

“I spend a lot of time on Interstate 80, from the New Jersey border and up to Route 380, and noticed that parts are, to be frank, really, really dirty. It may not be something that we, as residents, consciously think about, but it’s something that guests probably notice.”

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Q. That’s great! What steps has the Visitors Bureau taken to improve the current conditions? A. The second phase of this project involved

hiring a private company to help clean our roadways. PennDOT does not allow private groups to clean certain areas because of safety concerns due to heavy traffic. We were fortunate to be able to use a portion of the hotel tax we receive to contract Adopt A Highway Maintenance Corporation to clean sections of Interstates 80 and 380.

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Q. What about places like Route 611 and backroads? Who is responsible for cleaning up our local roadways?

Q. Besides caring for the environment, why is this initiative so important?

A. We’ve been in touch with township officials and PennDOT. PennDOT administrates the local Adopt-A-Highway programs but does not police these groups to make sure they’re fulfilling their duties. The Visitors Bureau is encouraging current AdoptA-Highway groups to pick up their area. If a group is unable to do so, we ask that they turn it back over to PennDOT so another group can cover that area.

A. We see Pick Up the Poconos as a long term initiative. In the 1970s, the country was facing something very similar. There were commercials about caring for your area, and they did a lot in schools to help spread awareness. We’re trying to bring that back. The amount of traffic that comes into the Poconos, heading west via Interstate 80, is incredible. Many of these people are heading to other places in the state. Do we really want the first thing visitors see when they enter Pennsylvania to be litter? Tourism is a huge economic driver for the state of Pennsylvania, especially in the Poconos. With 26.6 million people visiting the area, leaving behind $3.5 billion in economic benefit, it’s very important to create a welcoming environment.

A. We’ve gotten so much support from our local officials, including the Monroe County Commissioners. There are a number of business and community leaders who are concerned and want to know what they can do to help. Together, we’ve organized the first “Pick Up the Poconos Day” in Monroe County, which is set to take place on September 29th. We’re working with township officials to get everyone involved in cleaning up the county. We realized if we want to improve this situation, we need to physically get out there and do something. Senator Mario Scavello has also been incredibly supportive and worked to get a law passed that increases littering fines and requires community service for offenders. Since then, we’ve personally reached out to Pennsylvania State Police to ask that this is really enforced in our area.

Q. What do you think makes the Poconos such a special place? A. One of the coolest things about the Poconos is that it’s been a destination for a long time, and it continues to reinvent itself over time. We’ve gone from resorts with heart-shaped tubs to indoor water parks. We’re always finding ways to keep ourselves relevant. But most importantly, the Poconos is a beautiful place. With 2400 square miles of natural beauty, we truly are a destination for every season! 

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Q. This sounds like a huge undertaking. Aside from area businesses and organizations, who else has helped make Pick Up the Poconos happen?

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THE MONROE FARMER’S WINTER MARKET By Kevin Conroy

Hold On! The Monroe Farmers Market isn’t over in October.

or smart, healthy people, weekly grocery shopping begins at the farmers market, and though the main growing season has ended, many wonderful finds still stand by. On the first Saturday of November, an eclectic group of farmers and vendors relocate into the Renegade Winery at Stroudsburg’s 6th and Main Streets, and the Monroe Farmers Market becomes the Monroe Winter Market.

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Farm-raised eggs have a deeper, cleaner flavor, this is an undisputed fact, and pasture raised meats follow the same lead. Winter is the time for sturdy meals of braised pork and roast chicken, and steaming plates of lean sausages braised in any kind of cabbage. The cabbage family at large, like broccoli, kohlrabi and Brussels sprouts, are some of the most nutritionally dense vegetables on earth. The market is much more than a place to meet up with friends on Saturday morning, it is the place to begin and continue a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family. 

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“It’s fun to include our pets in our celebrations, but it’s also important to be aware of the dangers associated with Halloween to ensure their safety.”

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KEEP PETS SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN

alloween isn’t just for humans; four-legged friends have plenty of opportunity to get in on the fun, too. However, it’s important to take some pet precautions that allow the whole family to enjoy the holiday safely, as the costumes and excitement can be overwhelming and some of the candy is even dangerous. As you’re filling the candy buckets and assembling the perfect costumes, be sure to heed these tips from the experts at PetSmart for a Halloween filled with pet-friendly fun:

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Make sure pets have proper identification by microchipping and registering your pet’s microchip, and keeping identification and registration tags on their collars. This is especially important around Halloween, when open doors offer more opportunity for escape. If your pet will be joining the family while trickor-treating, be sure they are visible to motorists by using a reflective collar, harness or leash.

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Just like with children, there are safety issues to consider when costuming your pets. Not all dogs like wearing clothes and some may become stressed or agitated while wearing a costume or sweater. However, many dogs just need a little coaxing and positive reinforcement. •S tart with a simple accessory, like a bandana, working your way up to a costume. •M ake sure costumes include eye and ear holes, and if they don’t, consider removing whole portions of the costume to ensure your pet’s ability to see, hear and breathe. Make sure there isn’t anything that could be a tripping hazard. Also, be sure to check the costume for little parts within biting or chewing distance. •D ogs can overheat easily, so ensure your dog’s clothing is not too bulky or heavy if the weather is warm.

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• I n the end, the top priority should be your pet’s comfort level.

“Make sure pets have proper identification by microchipping and registering your pet’s microchip, and keeping identification and registration tags on their collars.

HAZARDOUS FOOD AND DECORATIONS

“It’s fun to include our pets in our celebrations, but it’s also important to be aware of the dangers associated with Halloween to ensure their safety,” said Jennifer Freeman, DVM, PetSmart’s resident veterinarian and pet care expert. “Keep chocolate and candy out of paws’ reach. Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in candy, gum, mints and baked goods, is toxic to pets and can cause liver damage.” Keep the Halloween fun going by establishing some rules for your family and any guests joining the festivities: • Xylitol can be extremely dangerous to pets, even in small amounts. Just 1/8 teaspoon can cause dangerously low blood sugar in dogs and 1/2 teaspoon can cause liver damage. If xylitol is consumed by your pet, take him or her to a veterinarian immediately. • Natural stimulants in chocolate can cause a range of symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea and abnormal heart rhythm. • Raisins may cause a toxic reaction in dogs from vomiting to kidney failure. • Cellophane, plastic and paper from candy wrappers and lollipop sticks can cause gastrointestinal upset. • A s an alternative to sharing dangerous snacks, stock up on some seasonal dog-friendly treats and set out a pet-specific bowl.

Seasonal decorations can also pose a threat: • F all decorations like jack-o’-lanterns can cause gastrointestinal upset. • Glow sticks can cause irritation, agitation and vomiting. • H ot wax and flames from candles can potentially burn your pet’s nose, tongue or tail.

DON’T FORGET THE FUN

Despite some concerns, Halloween can still provide fun moments for your pet: • Take your dog along for trick-or-treating.

• A llow your four-legged friend to greet trick-or-treaters at the door. • E ncourage friends to dress up their pets and join the festivities. 

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• LANDSCAPE

Tom Stone, Nikon D750, First Place

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Marlana Holsten, Canon EOS 30D, Second Place Tie

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Barbara Lewis, Nikon D3100, Third Place Tie 26 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINEÂ© OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

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Jean Perry, Panasonic DMC-F28, Honorable Mention

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Nancy Tully, Nikon COOLPIX P900, First Place Tie

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Emily Garrison, NIKON D3300, Second Place

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Pat Coyle, Olympus E-3, Third Place

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DYING IN MONROE COUNTY: OLD TIME DISEASE NAMES By Amy Leiser, Executive Director, Monroe County Historical Association s Halloween looms, there is always a feeling of macabre in the air. Neighborhood children will don costumes of zombies, mummies, or ghosts in hopes of trick-or-treat goodies.

to this date, death records were maintained at the county level. Some counties had well-maintained records, while other counties had very little documentation regarding the departures of their citizens.

But the genealogical and historical importance of death cannot be taken lightly. As of January 1, 1906, all records of human deaths in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania were required to be submitted to a newly-formed department of state government, the Division of Vital Records. Prior

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parent as well as birthplace, next of kin, occupation, burial location, and cause of death. If a death occurred prior to 1906, genealogists and researchers must often use records other than death certificates to document their ancestors; sources of information include church records, cemetery listings, census reports, and funeral home logs. Locally, Monroe County officials kept a register of deaths from 1852 to 1855 and from 1893 to 1904. The Monroe County Register of Deaths is a large ledger book. The book itself is rather fragile and is held at the courthouse. Fortunately, the Monroe County Historical Association has a photocopy of the oversized book in its library archival collection at the Stroud Mansion. The Monroe County Register of Deaths contains all available pertinent information about the deceased, including: the deceased’s name; age; occupation; marital status; date of death; internment location, and; names of parents (if the deceased was a minor). Perhaps one of the most interesting fields that was recorded in the hand-written ledger was the deceased’s cause of death. 58 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

Over 60 forms of dying are listed in the Monroe County Register of Deaths, and it is clear that officials took considerable time to document each individual carefully, recording as much information as possible about the deceased. A majority of the entries in the ledger are uniform, with all of the fields having been completed by the recorder. The penmanship of some of the entries is beautiful, but other entries are barely legible. Below is the list of some of the causes of death that appear in the Monroe County Death Register. Many of the terms that describe ailments, conditions, or causes of death are no longer used today. Because of the out-of-date nature of some of the terms, many of their descriptions are paraphrased from the 1895 volume of “The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia” housed at the Monroe County Historical Association. The causes of death include:

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CATARRH – Inflammation of the mucus membranes

especially in air passages of the throat and head. It is also known as the common cold. There is a listing in the 1895 dictionary for Summer Catarrh which is hay fever.

CHOLERA – A contagious bacterial disease that is spread by

drinking contaminated water. The term is still used today to describe an infection of the small intestine.

CONFINEMENT – Women died from this following childbirth.

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CONSUMPTION – A disease of the lungs that is

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DIPHTHERIA – A highly contagious bacterial respiratory disease that affects the air passages. It is spread through coughing and sneezing, and the disease is frequently fatal. Unclean conditions exacerbate the symptoms. The disease has been kept in check in developed nations but is still a concern in underdeveloped parts of the world. DROPSY – The presence of a morbid amount of fluid

in the cavity or tissues in the body. Dropsy is typically referred to as edema today.

DYSENTERY – The term was used generally for

gastrointestinal disorders but is now used for severe cases that are typically caused by bacteria or parasites.

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FITS – Seizures LAGRIPPE – Influenza LOCKJAW – A tetanus affecting muscles of the neck and

jaw. If left untreated, death was in 8 days.

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MARASMUS – Malnutrition in infants and young children.

The term is still used in cases of severe protein malnutrition.

MORTIFICATION – Gangrene of tissue. Death to one part of the body while the other parts survive. NERVOUS PROSTRATION – This was a condition where

individuals suffered extreme exhaustion from inability to control physical and mental activity.

PERITONITIS – An inflammation of the abdominal area. SCARLET FEVER – A fever caused by streptococcus bacteria.

Symptoms include sore throat, fever, flushed cheeks and a bright red rash that may cover most of the body. This condition was once much more common than it is today because of the efficacy of antibiotics in treating streptococcus bacteria.

SCROFULA (AKA KING’S EVIL) – Scrofula was a condition often caused by tuberculosis bacteria that affected the afflicted’s the lymph nodes and was likely spread by unpasteurized milk from infected cows. Most often children suffered from scrofula.

“Many genealogists use death certificates as a way to help them trace their family trees.”

SUMMER COMPLAINT – Diarrhea and subsequent dehydration, usually in infants caused by spoiled milk and occurs during the summer months. TUBERCULOSIS – A highly contagious bacterial infection that

affects the lungs. There were no antibiotics at the time of its original description, so patients were housed together. It is spread through sneezing and coughing.

TYPHOID FEVER – A bacterial infection of the micro-

organism found in intestinal ulcers. It is passed through food through urine and stool of a person with poor hygiene, disease, and meningitis.” OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© 61

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A very sad death was that of a 9-month-old from Delaware Water Gap who died on August 20, 1900 from marasmus. The duration of this child’s condition was 8 months.

While disease takes its toll on every population, some Monroe County citizens suffered tragic deaths including “falls, froze to death, accident, hit by car, hit by train, narcotics, morphine pills, suicide lightning strike, and murder.” There are many forms of death recorded in the Register the terms for which we still use today, including “cancer, measles, diabetes, child birth, tumors, heart disease, and meningitis.” The ages of deceased Monroe County residents ranged from newborn to 97 years old. Some diseases that were fatal a century or more ago are curable with today’s modern medicine; some are not, and all are sad. A few unusual cases stand out. 62 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

Reuben Hye, a 59-year-old farmer from Effort who died September 10, 1902 had the cause of his death listed as “don’t exactly know.” Another Monroe County citizen died at the age of 83 years. His cause of death was listed as “old age” and the duration of his illness was “one day.” Another 83-year-old Monroe County resident died from “old age,” but he lived for three years with this condition. The Monroe County Register of Deaths in extremely interesting and is a valuable piece of local history. It gives a snapshot into a small period of time in Monroe County’s history. While it may seem morose, this unique form documentation provides invaluable information to researchers who are able to learn not only their family history but also a description of the living conditions in our area over a century ago. 

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r. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” At the Hughes Library in Stroudsburg, you’re sure to go far while staying close to home. From recent renovations to enriching new programming, the Hughes Library boasts more than just a massive selection of books, which is why it deserves a spot on your list of places to visit. Located on North 9th Street in Stroudsburg, the Hughes Library is the main branch of the Eastern Monroe Public Library. Recently, the library underwent extensive renovations. Need a little something to hold

you over during those late night study sessions? Check out the library’s new cafe! Through a partnership with Fitzmaurice Community Services, the cafe provides a much appreciated service to library patrons and an employment opportunity for people with disabilities. New study and meeting rooms were also part of the renovations, allowing more groups to meet in a private space. Not for profit groups can even reserve a space for free! Whether you’re holding a study session, organizing a meeting, or just looking for a quiet space, the Hughes Library has you covered. Simply call to make your reservation. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© 65

“We truly are the heart of the community.”

With everything from children’s programming to concerts, the Hughes Library has something for everyone. Help promote early literacy by bringing your child to Lap Sit (ages 1-2 years) or Story Time (ages 3-5 years). Brush up on your computer skills on Tuesdays, where you can learn everything from Microsoft Excel to various social media platforms. The best part? These services are free of charge! Fans of TED Talks won’t want to miss “How the Arts Build Community” on Saturday, October 13. This TEDx event features five knowledgeable speakers and runs from 9:30am-1:30pm.

The Hughes Library is also offering several exciting new opportunities, including free GED tutoring. A group of dedicated volunteers assists individuals interested in pursuing a GED with test preparation. Studying to become a U.S. citizen? There are tutors that can help you with that, too, free of charge! Additionally, ESL classes are being offered at the library through a collaboration with Northampton Community College. So what makes the Hughes Library so special? Director Sue Lyons credits the community. “We truly are the heart of the community. The library’s services and programming is driven by the people. Someone came to us asking for GED tutoring with a flexible schedule, and we were fortunate to be able to make it happen.” Next time you find yourself in Stroudsburg, do yourself a favor and stop by the Hughes Library Check out a book, grab a cup of coffee, or take part in a program. You’ll be glad you did! 

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