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FEATURES 6 12 16 18 Photo courtesy of The Settlers Inn. Cover Photo courtesy of Ledges–Glasswine.bar.kitchen.

MILLENNIALS DRIVE TODAY’S CULINARY TRENDS Chefs become farmers, eggs are more edible than ever, the drinks of the ‘20s roar again, onions appear in jams and desserts, while the demand for sustainable fish is rising like the tide. FALL IS FULL OF FUN To celebrate the season, Settlers Hospitality, which includes The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort, and the Hawley Silk Mill, has a line up for great events for locals and visitors alike. HOW TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS Is there some sort of unspoken rule that says, “messy food must leave a stain”? It sure feels like it, doesn’t it? Well, there’s no need to be scared of spaghetti anymore. A NIGHT FOR THE CURE Woodloch Pines Resort will host the 10th Annual “A Night for the Cure.” The tricky-tray fundraiser benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure as part of BK Hope Cures. BRING BEN TO TOWN A noted Benjamin Franklin entertainer will be educating and performing for FREE at multiple venues in our community.

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WORDS FROM THE TEAM 35 LIBRARY CORNER

10 STOURBRIDGE PIE

36 POCONO SECRETS

14 LOCAL FARM STORE

38 OUTDOOR RAMBLINGS

26 MRS. DOGOOD

40 CLASSIC CARS

28 PRISON REFLECTIONS

42 PETS

30 LIVING GREEN

44 BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

32 MONEY

47 HEALTHY GEEZER

34 BOOK REVIEW

48 AREA EVENTS

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president • publisher • editor in chief deborah bailey production manager meica drake account representatives barry weiss • dwight gregory editorial correction services sandi scull assignment writer allison mowatt contributing writers fred cicetti, The Healthy Geezer terry mooney, Reflections of a Prison Inmate arthur middleton, MD, FAPA, Behavioral Medicine michael krupa, Finance josh sheard, Finance terri schlichenmeyer, Book Review la guzda, Pocono Secrets arnie milidantri, Classic Cars bill deaton, Outdoor Ramblings pike county conservation district, Living Green

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WHAT A DILEMMA To laugh is to risk appearing a fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk rejection. To place your visions before the crowd is to risk ridicule. To love is to risk not being loved in return. **To go forward in the face of overwhelming odds is to risk failure. But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. We may avoid suffering and sorrow, but we cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love or know GOD. Chained by our own self-assurances, we are a slave. We have forfeited our freedom. Only the person who dares to take risk and to trust in their GOD will ever be made FREE.

In 1997, Rev. Edwin E. Bailey, father of the editor, gave this poem to his daughter 8 days before he had a stroke and 3 weeks before he died. The poem was adapted from works by Leo Buscaglia. Edwin hand wrote this on a scrap of paper and gave it to his daughter, Deborah, saying the words, “Someday you’ll understand these words and use them. God bless sweetheart.” **These words were used in making the decision to purchase Connections Magazine in 2002. CONNECTIONS COPYRIGHTED 2007

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WORDS FROM THE TEAM

appy Fall! We have Good Stuff to tell you about. As you can see, Connections Magazine is different. Excitingly different! After nearly 20 years, the CM staff decided that the magazine was ready for a brand new look and voice. We’ve listened to YOU, our advertisers and readers, and took to heart your feedback and suggestions over the years. We have spent a tremendous amount of time seriously contemplating how to put what you told us you wanted into CM. Here it is and we are thrilled with the result. Our team worked hard making the new Connections happen. Our goal at CM has always been to focus on the arts, recreation and entertainment in Northeast Pennsylvania. While this will always remain our focus, we are adding a fun element to it and calling it Good Stuff. Look for our Good Stuff emblem thoughout our new glossy pages for random local highlights each month. We hope you will love our new look as much as we do and find that our new size is just what you’ve been asking for. To us at CM, we have always considered our advertisers Good Stuff. Each advertiser offers Good Stuff to you, so stop in, give them a call, say hi and check out their stuff. To YOU, our readers and advertisers, we simply want to say thank you. You have made the years so enjoyable by allowing us into your homes & businesses every month since 1998! You truly are Good Stuff! Here’s to the next 20 years! Sincerely, The CM Team

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CULINARY TRENDS

From Farmer Chefs to Sustainable Seafood,

Millennials Drive Today’s Culinary Trends

hefs become farmers, eggs are more edible than ever, the drinks of the ‘20s roar again, onions appear in jams and desserts, while the demand for sustainable fish is rising like the tide. It’s largely driven by Millennials with adventurous tastes, disposable income, and a good bit of nostalgia for the foods they may have missed growing up.

AMONG THE TRENDS SPOTTED ACROSS THE US ARE: Food trends are driven by informed and open-minded millennials. This demographic is dining out more Millennials than previous generations, Are Making It and they want healthy, susHappen tainable, and original dishes based on natural ingredients, responsibly sourced. Growing up in a more diverse society, they have been exposed to a variety of ethnic foods and are far more likely to try new dishes. Technically savvy and issues-oriented, millennials do their research and are informed consumers. They are interested in food, environmental issues and natural, healthy ingredients, as well as animal welfare, and America’s chefs are responding.

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Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad photo courtesy of The Dock on Wallenpaupack.

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Custom farming is the new path to sustainability. Contemporary chefs are taking the farm-to-table movement to new levels as chefs become more involved in the growing of the food they serve, right down to planning

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TREND #2 The Farmer in the Kitchen

what seeds will be cultivated for new menu development. Chefs have partnered with local farms, purchasing plots of land where hotels’ and restaurants’ produce will be grown. But the process does not stop there. Plans are underway for these 21st Century farmers to provide staff training to culinary teams, and farms also host exceptional events and dinners on site, moving dining to the farm. Iconic food is trending with TREND updated ver#3 sions of AmeriWhat’s Old can classics. Consumers long Is New Again for the food they grew up with, but with less fat, fresher ingredients, and greater depth of flavor. Many of America’s most popular foods evolved from regional specialties, such as nachos, Buffalo wings, barbecued ribs, chili and pizza, that are now national favorites. Classic sandwiches like BLTs, Reubens, and Grilled Cheese have evolved into innovations of homemade bread, artisanal cheese, smoked meats, and food produced inhouse, including fermentation, pickling, and curing. Eggs are not just for breakfast anymore. TREND From burgers, sal#4 ads, and even Incredible entreés, eggs are appearing well after Edible Eggs breakfast and brunch. Baked, boiled, fried, scrambled or deviled, eggs are finding their way into frittatas, in soups and atop meat, rice and grains. Incorporating an egg to a favorite meal gives the food another dimension in flavor and texture. Quail eggs, a delicacy in many parts of the world, are appearing on American tables as exquisite little canapés, in salads, and with smoked fish. Duck eggs are becoming increasingly available at farmers markets and offer a heartier, more flavorful option. Guests increasingly demand eggs that are organic and free range and not produced in “factory farms.”

The humble onion packs TREND a powerful #5 punch of flavor and Innovate with nutrition. Onions Onions have been a culinary staple since the first cave dwellers threw some wild onions into a pot. Cooks today are realizing that in their infinite variety, onions are emerging in an array of new and exciting ways – even in jams and desserts. Today’s menu items feature onions: Sage & Nutmeg Onion Gratin, Corned Beef & Onion Sweet Jam, Onion & Cockle Chowder, the classic Beer Battered Onion Rings, and a singular Balsamic and Onion Ice Cream. Onions have long been used to treat various ailments, and new research shows how these can provide essential nutrients and antioxidants and can contribute to cardiovascular health. They’re Not Just for Dunking Anymore. TREND While we cherish the ritual of dunk#6 ing a doughnut into Doughnuts a hot cup of coffee, doughnuts are bringing a new dimension to America’s favorite sandwiches. Get ready for Doughnut Burgers, Glazed Doughnut Cheddar Burger, and Jalapeno, Pork BBQ Po’ Boy, and a Raspberry Bismarck Reuben. Vegetables continue to get new respect as TREND plant-based diets grow #7 in popularity. Not too Eat Your long ago, vegetables Veggies! such as chard, kale, and daikon were trending – now they are staples on menus and grocery shelves while new varieties of squash, tomatoes, cabbage, and potatoes are becoming available. Chefs are taking vegetables to new levels by replacing animal proteins on menus with plant-based ingredients

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that include sea vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds, beans and legumes, and whole grains. More imaginative use of these ingredients is making them popular among diners – who are sampling delicacies such as a Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Sweet Pea-Hazelnut Pesto & Fricassee of Foraged Mushrooms. Jazz Age Cocktails, Bourbon, and Beer Cocktails TREND are trending nationwide. #8 Consumers of all demographics are driving Good trends in cocktails with a Libations resurgence in Prohibitionera drinks, such as French 75s, Whiskey Sours, Manhattans, and Southsiders. During Prohibition, these retro cocktails, made with fruits and syrups, were developed by creative bartenders to hide the harsh taste of bootleg alcohol. Today, fresh and often more exotic fruits, a variety of tonics and garnishes, and top-of-the-line liquor, combine to make new and dynamic cocktails. Bourbon consumption continues its meteoric rise with carefully crafted and exclusive Bourbons. Microbreweries are having their creations transformed into beer cocktails, made by mixing with a distilled beverage or another style of beer. In this cocktail, the primary ingredient is, quite simply, beer. Mix with a beverage that contains a soft drink and you have a Shandy. From the Michelada to a Raspberry Snakebite (featuring a raspberry lambic), to a Dublin Iced-Coffee (Stout, Irish whiskey, iced-brewed coffee and heavy

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cream), beer cocktails are rapidly becoming cult favorites. Sustainable fishing gains new importance. As fish TREND becomes more expensive and scarce, chefs, fisher#9 men, and fisheries are Fish to Fork looking to encourage consumers to look to farmraised fish and less pricey and more plentiful seafood. Today’s diners are aware of endangered species and growing concerns about the impact of global warming on ocean waters, lakes, and streams. Expo Kitchens are kicking “food theater” up a notch, or two or three. Exhibition kitchens Food have been around in Theater! some form since the invention of Brunch. But today we’re talking fullblown food theater. Driven by Food TV in all its incarnations and the prevalence of social media outlets that are ideal for everything food and beverage, restaurant kitchens today offer a front row seat at a dining performance, and guests are crowding around to take in the aromas, flavors, cooking tips, and high energy of the stars of the show—the chefs! It’s a visual and sensual spectacle that entertains, nourishes, and satisfies everyone in the entire dining room.

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MARKET GATHERING

Who will be at the market this month?

t’s back! Join in for the last installment of Stourbridge Pie this year! Don’t miss live entertainment by the Rich Faschan, Alan Cooper, and Sally Joe’s Hand-Me-Downs! Stourbridge Pie: A Market Gathering Place is a new event series at The Cooperage that strives to provide the greater Honesdale community with access to superb local agricultural products, artisanal goods, locally produced art, and live entertainment. The Market is a vibrant and friendly gathering of exemplary local producers, makers, artists and entertainers, and enthusiastic consumers, connecting through a mutual appreciation for each other and for our regional foodscape and community. Don’t forget to bring the kids! Romping Radishes will be held upstairs at The Cooperage at 4:00 p.m. each market. Our Saturday winter market will return, Saturday, November 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Company Salem Mountain Farm Bachestinks Creamworks Creamery Safford Farm The Anthill Farm Greene Acres Farm Maria Fox with Market 13 Spirit of Gentleness Farm 2 Queens Honey Bodhi Tree Art Studio Here & Now Brewing Journey’s End Farm Quails R Us Plus Briarwood Farms Canaltown with Lackawaxen Farm Company Moka Origins Honesdale Massage Therapy Anthill Farm Kitchen Jessie Caccavale Wayne County Arts Alliance Wayne County Historical Society Garage Glass Beads

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FOOD & DRINK

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Fall is full of fun in the Pocono Mountains and especially in Hawley, PA. To celebrate the season, Settlers Hospitality, which includes The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort, and the Hawley Silk Mill, has a line up for great events for locals and visitors alike.

f you love wine, you won’t want to miss one of their two unique wine dinners coming up. October 6th, enjoy exotic cuisine and wine at their Wild Wine Dinner at Glass-wine.bar.kitchen at Ledges Hotel, and Friday Nov. 4th, take a trip to Italy with delectable Italian cuisine and wines at The Settlers Inn. Columbus Day Brunch is always a favorite at The Settlers Inn on Monday Oct. 9th, or join them for a fun weekend at the Hawley Harvest Hoedown. Their signature event, Rocktoberfest, is a fun afternoon at the Hawley Silk Mil with beer tastings, live music, soup

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samplings, Oktoberfest food and more. And this year be sure to reserve your spot at their German Pop Up Restaurant in the Boiler Room at the Hawley Silk Mill. Pick between the 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. seatings; we recommend the 6 p.m. seating for the perfect dinner before the Hawley Harvest Hoedown Concert at the Ritz Theater. Ready for spooktacular fun? Don’t miss the Halloween Party Oct. 28th at The Dock on Wallenpaupack, benefiting Pennies from Heaven- Caleb’s Foundation, a wonderful local charity. The event will include a costume contest and live music. Or reserve

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your spot at the annual Storytelling Dinner in the Undercroft at The Settlers Inn. Listen to storyteller Sandy Garbielson weave tales in a room set a glow with pumpkins, live music, and a seasonal farm to table menu. Fall is also a time to honor our Veterans, and Settlers Hospitality has extended a free nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay on Sunday Nov. 12th to veterans at Ledges Hotel, The Settlers Inn, or Silver Birches Resort. Veterans can also enjoy a fireside chat with a wine and cheese tasting from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. at The Settlers Inn. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Settlers Hospitality has something for everyone Grab a drink the night before Thanksgiving at Friendsgiving at Glass-wine.bar.

kitchen with live music featuring Eric Rudy. Order a ready to heat Thanksgiving to go from The Settlers Inn, have a Fuss Free Thanksgiving at The Dock with a family style meal, attend the Waterfront Thanksgiving Buffet at Silver Birches, or have a Traditional Thanksgiving Feast at The Settlers Inn. Reservations are required and bringing your appetite is a must! Whatever your plan to do this fall, Settlers Hospitality has something for everyone. Join them to celebrate the season with gorgeous views of the fall foliage from their properties at The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort, and The Hawley Silk Mill. About Settlers Hospitality Settlers Hospitality is a family run hospitality group in Hawley, PA consisting of The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches Resort, The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Glass-wine.bar.kitchen, Cocoon Coffeehouse, Lake Region Fitness, The Mill Market, and Art on the Edge.

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FARM STORE

Local Organic Farm Store W

illow Wisp Organic Farm, founded by Greg Swartz and Tannis Kowalchuk in 2008 in Damascus, PA, opened a weekend farm store in Callicoon, NY this past July. The pop up farm stand store features freshly harvested, organically certified vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Doors are open Fridays from 11 AM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM. The store is located at 43 Lower Main Street, Callicoon, NY, in the Flea Market building beside the library. Over 50 varieties of produce are trucked in 1.5 miles from Swartz’s 30-acre farm located on the Delaware River each morning and displayed in the signature Willow Wisp Farm stand design of stacked wooden crates and buckets. Along with the vegetables, the farm offers bunches of herbs and flower bouquets designed by Willow Wisp flower grower, Tannis Kowalchuk, Swartz’s wife. Early this year, Greg Swartz moved the farm and the team of ten local employees and apprentices to a new and expanded location in Damascus, PA on River Road. The new farm is now home to a large barn, a large washing and processing station, loading dock, a large heated greenhouse,

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and a bay of seven unheated greenhouses, to be expanded in the autumn to fourteen. Willow Wisp Organic Farm sells produce weekly at Barryville Farmers’ Market, Callicoon Farmers’ Market, Union Square Greenmarket, and Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket in Brooklyn, and provides food to a host of local and city restaurants including Hennings, The North Branch Inn, DeBruce Inn, The Lodge at Woodloch, and in New York City to Jean Georges, The Mercer Kitchen, and Le Coq Rico. The Willow Wisp Farm store will be open until October 31, 2017, providing organic vegetables to local residents on a weekly basis. The farm store is closed on Sundays to encourage commerce at the local Sunday farmers market in Callicoon. Both Greg Swartz and Tannis Kowalchuk have a mission that the store will inspire a continued and growing commitment from local residents to eat healthily and locally while supporting the developing agricultural system in the region.

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FEATURE STORY FOOD STAINS

How to Remove

Food Stains

Is there some sort of unspoken rule that says, “messy food must leave a stain”? It sure feels like it, doesn’t it? Well, there’s no need to be scared of spaghetti anymore. We’ve got some tips here for removing the most common (and often stubborn) food stains. Ketchup

• Allow to sit for 30 minutes to an hour. • Using a toothbrush or your fingers, brush the powder away from the stain. • If the stain remains, wet the stain with warm water and rub dish detergent into the stain. • Once the stain is lifted, launder as you normally would.

• Run the stain under cold running water to remove as much ketchup as possible. • Blot the stain with white vinegar to remove the stain as much as possible. • Pretreat the area thoroughly and launder as you normally would.

Jelly

Mustard • Run the stain under cold running water to remove as much mustard as possible. • Apply dishwashing detergent and gently rub into the stain. • Pretreat the area thoroughly and launder as you normally would.

Tomato Stains • Begin by wetting the stained area with water. • Apply dishwashing detergent and gently rub into the stain. • If the stain remains, blot it with a clean cloth moistened with vinegar. • Launder as you normally would.

Red Wine • Apply white vinegar liberally to the stain. • Immediately after applying the white vinegar, rub in liquid detergent. • Repeat the process as necessary. • Launder as you normally would.

Butter / Oil • Cover the stain with a liberal amount of baking soda or corn starch to draw out the stain.

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• Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of laundry detergent with 1 quart of warm water. • Allow to soak for 15 minutes. • If the stain remains, dab with rubbing alcohol. • Launder as you normally would.

Coffee & Tea • Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of dish soap into 2 cups of warm water. • Blot the stain with the mixture. • Repeat this process as necessary. • Launder as you normally would. A little bit of know-how and some elbow grease can get most stains out and may even save your favorite shirt! We hope you found this information helpful! If there’s something that YOU want to hear about, please e-mail us at news@disasterblaster.com. *As a reminder, always check care instructions prior to trying any stain removal tips*

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WOODLOCH RESORT to Host 10th Annual “A Night for the Cure” Benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure of NEPA raising funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer 18 | CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE |

n Sunday, October 15, 2017, Woodloch Pines Resort, an all-inclusive resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, will host the 10th Annual “A Night for the Cure.” The tricky-tray fundraiser benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure as part of BK Hope Cures. Originally established seventeen years ago by Bob Kiesendahl (BK), co-owner of Woodloch and leukemia survivor, the organization’s mission is to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer. Last year’s event attracted 400 attendees and raised over $20,000, 100% of which benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 50% of the dollars raised stay right here in Northeast Pennsylvania for education, screening, and treatment grants, and 50% goes towards cancer research. Held in the Heritage Nightclub at Woodloch Pines from 5 to 8 PM, the evening will feature over 150 items donated by local individuals and businesses, as well as wine and beer tastings, chair massages, acupuncture and reflexology treatments, hors d’oeuvres, a dessert table, and a 50/50 raffle. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and have the chance to win overnight stay packages at the area’s leading resorts and hotels, a big-screen LED television, dining gift certificates,

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unique gift baskets, as well as this year’s raffle prize – a Future Beach Fusion 10 Kayak! Admission costs $10, and 100% of the proceeds are donated. “A Night for the Cure’ gives our local community of friends, co-workers, and family members an opportunity to come together in the fight against breast cancer. Each year’s event outdoes the previous year’s. Exciting prizes, uplifting entertainment, and great company make for a fundraiser that is chockful of energy. We are so grateful for the generous support of local businesses and individuals who donate their time and talents to make ‘A Night for the Cure’ truly spectacular. It is proof that we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer,” said Bob Kiesendahl. On September 16, 2017, one month prior to “A Night for the Cure,” Susan G. Komen hosted its 27th annual Komen NEPA Race for the Cure® where Woodloch Resort and one of its staff members was recognized as honorary chairs. The Honorary Chair is reserved for a business or community leader who has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the Komen mission to end breast cancer through fundraising initiatives. Such initiatives work to raise money for local community grants that fund education pro-

grams, screening and treatment services, as well as contribute to the Susan G. Komen National Research Grant Awards Program, which will ultimately lead to the cures. Willard Macleary, a longtime chef at Woodloch Pines, has been named the Honorary Survivor Chair for the Race for the Cure®. The Honorary Survivor Chair is an individual who has dedicated oneself to the cause and serves as inspiration to others. These individuals are passionate advocates and fundraisers and are devoted to furthering the Komen mission to end breast cancer. In addition to “A Night for the Cure,” Hope Cures also holds two other fundraising events each year, which include both a golf tournament and a 5K run/walk.

During the past seventeen years, Hope Cures has raised over $1.1 million. These funds benefit cancer research and patient care at several worthy facilities and foundations. For more information about Hope Cures and this October’s great event, please visit: https://bkhopecures.org/ tricky-tray/. Additionally, table and room reservations can be arranged by calling 570-685-8002.

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BEN FRANKLIN

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS SEEKING DONORS TO

“BRING BEN TO TOWN” A noted Benjamin Franklin entertainer will be educating and performing for FREE at multiple venues in our community.

Schedule of Performances

Monday, October 30, with a 9:30 a.m. event for students only at South Elementary School in Newfoundland, PA. (North Primary including students.)

Monday, October 30, at 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. a FREE family event will be open to the public at Honesdale High School Auditorium in Honesdale, PA.

Wednesday, November 1, a 9:30 a.m. event to entertain students only at Western Wayne Middle School in Lake Ariel, PA and 1 :30 p.m. for students only at RD Wilson Elementary in Waymart, PA.

Thursday, November 2, at 9:30 a.m. for students only at Evergreen Elementary in Lake Ariel, PA.

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Thursday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Mr. Franklin will be at The Waterfront Banquet Center, Lake Wallenpaupack, Silver Birches Resort in Hawley, PA for the Annual Ben Franklin Awards Dinner celebrating the completion of Wayne County Community Foundation’s 25th year of service. Anniversary Awards Dinner Tickets are $75 & the event is open to the public. Seating is Limited!

Friday, November 3, at 9:30 a.m. approximately 250 students from Lakeside, Preston, and Damascus Elementary Schools will be educated and entertained at Lakeside Elementary School in Honesdale, PA.

Friday, November 3, at 6 p.m.the Stourbridge Line Presidential Car will host Mr. Franklin. Train ride information and ticket pricing is available through Trackside Grill in Honesdale.

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Scheduled photo opportunities will be available with Mr. Franklin at various times during his stay in our community. Contact Bill McAllister at 570·253-5005 to schedule an event or a photo shoot with Ben.

How You Can Help The foundation is seeking interested donors to support these events and presentations. As noted above, Mr. Franklin is scheduled to provide performances to elementary schools throughout Wayne County. The committee to “Bring Ben Franklin to Town” is seeking sponsors for the weeklong program. Donors of $500.00 or more will be identified as Platinum sponsors, those who contribute $250.00 or more will be identified as Gold sponsors. Donors who contribute $50.00 or more will be identified as Bronze contributors. Other donors will be identified as patrons. Lists of donors who choose to be recognized will be available and those who choose to contribute anonymously will receive a receipt for tax purposes and will remain anonymous for publication purposes.

Brian Patrick Mulligan, Ben Franklin impersonator from Washington, DC.

Contributions can be made to: Wayne County Community Foundation 214 Ninth Street Honesdale, PA Donor Name: Address: For Tax Purposes: North Primary Made payable to: WCCF - Bring Ben to Town. Please specify whether you want your contribution publicly acknowledged, or not. Excess contributions (exclusive of Awards Banquet Proceeds) from this solicitation will be shared with the Wayne County Library Alliance and the Wayne County Historical Society upon approval by the Board of Directors of the Wayne County Community Foundation.

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MRS. DOGOOD

NAMING By The Reverend Mrs. Silence DoGood Dear Editor, I recently gave a sermon on how we choose names for the ones we love. I also discussed why we pick certain nicknames for them; sometimes those names are the most revealing. And pets? Yes, the same considerations apply to them. When I was doing the research for my sermon, I happened to speak with the nine-yearold daughter of one of my congregants. After a Sunday service, she came rushing up to me to tell me that a small bird was using one of the birdhouses at her home. It was raising four baby birds that had just hatched from their eggs. Every day, she would climb up a small ladder, gently remove the side of the birdhouse, and peek in to see what was going on. “I want to name the birds” she said. Why?” I asked. She said, “If I name the birds, they become part of my family.” Even though I told her not to disturb the birds, I knew that she wouldn’t listen. It made me think of my own name. When people first meet me, they may think that my name is fake. They may think that Mrs. Silence DoGood is a pseudonym. One of my girlfriends even thought that I was in the witness protection program administered by a not too creative man who gave me the name out of spite, a man who may have had a grudge against me or perhaps even a grudge against all women. Not so. My name is real, and I will tell you who named me. My husband and my parents. And as the nine-year-old would understand, when they named me, I became part of their families. My father-in-law, The Reverend Mr. Silas Patriot DoGood was a self-proclaimed minister who created The First Church of God’s Love. After his death, I took over the running of the Church and am now its Senior Pastor, Executive Director, President, Chairman, and parttime Choir Master. I might add that I run the Church very successfully. It is true that Silas’s last name wasn’t always DoGood: his real family name was Estrucci. However, when he started the Church, he

thought that “goodness” would sell. Indeed, it did. When the Reverend and his wife Teresa, my mother-in-law, had their only child, William, my husband, they were confronted with the problem of what last name to give him. They chose DoGood and not Estrucci because the Church had a large congregation, and the DoGood name was widely known throughout the community. And thus, William DoGood was born. Obviously, when I married William, or Willie as I lovingly call him, I became Mrs. DoGood. But what about my first name, Silence? The same girlfriend whom I mentioned above, whose name is Alice by the way, wanted to know if Silence was Snow White’s missing 8th dwarf. Alice is a liberated woman, which we can all appreciate, but sometimes she does have a twisted sense of humor. It is really fun talking to her, especially when we are wildly laughing and drinking our Green Chartreuse. Yes, now about my given name. Some men say that women talk too much. Many women say that men listen too little. Well, my parents were a great team, but my mother did talk too much and my father did listen too little. My father used to say to my mother, “If you could only give me a little silence, I’d me happy.” Umm, my mother opined. “If I give him a little silence, he will be happy.” Need I say more? I weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces, and when she handed me to my father she said, “Here is the little silence you have been waiting for.” Hence: Silence. Amen.

The Reverend Mrs. Silence DoGood Senior Pastor Executive Director President Chairman Choir Master (part-time) The First Church of God’s Love

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Prison Reflections

“Today I Choose Life” By Terry Mooney

Part I

his young man is a bright light here at the Pike County Correctional Facility. Working diligently in the facility kitchen, he shares his tools for recovery with other inmates. His struggle is evident, yet so is his resolve. And his deep love for his little son will help him conquer every demon.

My Story I was born and raised in the Poconos. I have three younger sisters and my parents are still married to this day. Growing up, I played every sport including varsity golf as well as catcher and third base on the allstar baseball team, as well as basketball and football. I was in the junior navy (JROTC) for two years, an E3, and in the color guard. Then we moved to Florida where my grandparents lived. By the time I was eighteen, we had lived in as many houses as I had years. Although we were close knit and loving as a family, my father’s work in construction was not only seasonal but also subject to the economy. So we moved constantly if we heard about a more affordable rental in the area. I was doing well in school, but my twin sisters started hanging out with the wrong crowd. My parents asked if we wanted to move back to Pennsylvania and everyone said yes, but me. I loved Florida. I had everything going for me. I was on the honor roll. I had a girlfriend. My plan was to join the Navy as an officer. But majority ruled and we came back. I resumed my studies in a different county than before so I had to make new friends. I am now thirteen and had to start ninth grade all over again, losing a half a year of grades by moving. I resumed playing baseball and basketball, but didn’t do golf this time. I’d lost the momentum and therefore my self-confidence. But really, I think I was just trying to fit in with a different crowd. Snowboarding for the first time with my new friends, I hit the fortyfive foot table top and didn’t know how to slow down, landing with full body weight on my arm, a forty-five degree angle compound break. It took a metal plate with six pins through the big bone to put it back together. I had to work my arm and hand back to full function myself because getting to physical therapy was not an option. We were a single car family. Meanwhile, one of the toughest kids in the school wanted to fight me. I won, earning a tough guy reputation. I liked the pain I felt when someone hit me: only then did I feel alive. I liked the feeling of hitting someone else because I wanted to put on them the same pain. Then along came the drugs. I tried marijuana and liked it. I tried ecstasy and I liked it; the same with cocaine. Basically, I liked anything that was an escape from this world, as far away as I could get. All of these drugs were readily accessible from the kids in my school in the sleepy little Poconos. One day during a game, my friends asked me if I wanted to leave to hang out with girls and get high. Walking off the field in the middle of the game, I never went back. The perks were there, the popularity, the girls, and the drugs. I was sixteen. (To be continued.)

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Epidemic in Pennsylvania

Tick-borne diseases are a serious health threat!

ick-borne illnesses should be of great interest to anyone residing in Pike County. Pennsylvania has the highest incidence rate of Tick-Borne Illnesses in the Country, and is considered an epidemic by the Department of Health. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Pennsylvania leads the country in the number of reported cases of Lyme Disease from 1990-2015. It is difficult to establish an accurate incidence rate for Lyme Disease because it is often unreported and is so difficult to diagnose. Lyme Disease is the only reportable tick-borne illness in Pennsylvania, and there is no reliable test for it. Current testing for Lyme is about 35% accurate. Add to this problem the difficulty in diagnosing co-infections of Lyme, such as Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Tularemia, Rickettsia, Powassan virus among others, and one realizes ticks are a huge threat to humans. When one is bitten by a tick, potentially several of the above additional pathogens can be transmitted in the same bite.

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Treating Lyme Disease should be simple: If you know you were bitten, you should report the bite to your clinician, who will in the best-case scenario know to tell you what symptoms to watch for: Headache that won’t go away, fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, joint pain, and rash are some. The classic bullseye rash symptom occurs less than 50% of the time. Untreated tick-borne illness can be fatal. Often it mimics diseases like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Chronic Fatigue syndrome, and Fibromyalgia. If you have the tick, send it in for testing, although results may take a couple of weeks. Unless there is a bulls-eye rash, it is not advisable to be treated immediately as not all ticks transmit disease. The value of testing the tick itself is that knowing which pathogens the tick may be carrying can help identify any symptoms the patient is experiencing. East Stroudsburg Wildlife DNA Lab will identify the tick for free to determine if the tick is the type that carries disease, and for a fee will test the tick to see if it carries any pathogens. Their submission form is available on line. Lyme Disease in the acute stage is treated in most cases with 14-21 days of antibiotics. Often this treatment is not enough, and latediagnosed Lyme and Tick-Borne Illnesses are much more difficult to treat. Treating the other pathogens conveyed by ticks may require treatment with different medications. There are four stages in the tick life cycle: egg, larvae, nymph, and adult. The tick must have a blood meal to pass through each stage. They feed slowly and can be attached for several days before becoming engorged, at which point they drop off to molt into the next stage. This cycle can take three years to complete! A mature female tick can produce an egg mass of from 1,000-18,000 eggs! In this area, ticks are active year-round. In the larval stage, ticks are the size of a poppy seed and will usually attach to mammals such as mice, squirrels, voles, and chipmunks. These cute little creatures like to

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shelter in the same kind of habitat as humans and act as “taxis” for the ticks. The most common types of ticks in our area are the Dog tick and the Blacklegged tick. Deer make the ideal host for the adult ticks and can carry them far and wide. Interestingly, deer act as hosts for ticks but cannot get sick from them. Create a Tick-free zone around your home. Abundant in wooded areas, they prefer to perch on blades of grass about 12-18 inches from the ground. They sway in the breeze and have sensor organs that tell them when there is mammal within about ten feet. When an object brushes against them, they grab on with pincers and travel upward. Seeking the warmest spot, they move quickly. Once they are positioned they inject the bite area with a numbing substance and then begin the work of latching on. It is estimated that it will take about twelve hours for the tick to begin feeding, but once latched, the tick can transmit some of the above organisms within the first few hours. Keeping your property clean of shrubs, leaf litter, and clutter will help. Grass should be mowed, and ground cover such as pachysandra should not be used in areas frequented by family and roaming pets. Discourage rodent activity and keep wood piles and bird feeders far away from traffic paths. There are chemical and “natural” substances that can be applied to your property, and it is strongly advised to have this done professionally. Dress appropriately. Wear long pants tucked into socks, closed shoes, long sleeves, hat, and use appropriate spray-on repellants on clothes and skin whenever going into wooded areas. Pets should also be protected, and there are many spot-on products that are easy and safe to use. Do a thorough tick

check on yourself, children, and pets, and wash clothing in hot water. A search of the Internet will reveal numerous sources of information about tick-borne illnesses, and for more information from reliable resources, please check the CDC website. Penn State Cooperative Extension, PA Department of Health, PikePa.org (Pike County’s Task Force web site), NoLyme.com(Wayne County’s Task Force website), Southerntierlyme.org, lymedisease.org are among the most reliable resources. Richard Horowitz, MD is considered to be the foremost authority of tick diseases and has just released his latest book, “How Can I Get Better,” which is an incredible resource. For those struggling with tick-borne illnesses, there are two local support groups: The Tick-Borne Diseases Support Network group meets the second Saturday of the month at the Milford Library at 10 a.m.,(like them on Facebook: TBD Support network) and the Pike County Emotional Support Group for those with Tick-borne illnesses meets at Pike County Lab & Radiology the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Anyone with tick-borne illnesses, their families, and loved ones are welcome.

Don’t let a tick make you sick! Ellen Scarisbrick, RT(M) is a staff Radiologic Technologist for Wayne Memorial Hospital at the Pike County Family Health Center, 750 Route 739, Lords Valley, 570-775-4278, a member of the Pike and Group. Wayne Counties Commissioners Task Forces on Tick Borne Diseases, a member of the Wayne Memorial Hospital Ad-hoc Committee on Tick Borne Diseases, and co-facilitator of the Pike County Emotional Support

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Money

The Debt Dilemma

Investing vs. Paying Off Debt

he process for eliminating debt is anything but an easy-to-solve financial equation. Many people wonder if they should pay off their debt as quickly as possible or invest their money, letting debt payments run their course. If you’re like most people, you’ll need to manage finances for both present and future needs. That means paying off some debt today while simultaneously investing with an eye on the future. Although your decisions should take into account your own needs and circumstances, consider the following guidelines for handling debt in light of investing goals:

Save for a rainy day Before paying down debt (beyond required payments) or settling on an investment strategy, make it your first priority to put funds aside for an emergency reserve. We recommend six months or more of living expenses; an absolute minimum is three months’ worth. These funds should be in traditional savings or very short-term, highly liquid, non-volatile investments.

Your future first As a general rule, your long-term investment plan should take priority over applying extra amounts toward debt. Be careful as well to avoid having “lifestyle creep,” a tendency toward more expensive tastes and luxury consumption, impede your investment outlook.

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By contributing to a long-term investment plan as early as possible, you may set yourself up for a brighter future. If paying down debt is also a priority, you’ll want to examine your personal budget to decide how much to direct each month toward investing and how much toward debt repayment.

Prioritize your debts With an emergency fund in place and your investment strategy up and running, putting any extra money toward your debts is also a smart way to go. But how do you decide which debts to pay down first? One approach is to start with the smallest debts first to eliminate at least some of your debt burden and interest payments in a timely manner. It also makes sense to pay off high-interest debts like private student loans and credit card debt more quickly. Federal student loans and mortgages might be lower priorities because their rates are often lower and their terms are longer. Vehicle loans might fall somewhere in the middle. Tax considerations might also come into play. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided to you by Michael J Krupa, FA, Krupa Wealth Management, 570-253-0121. Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide tax or legal advice. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Krupa Wealth Management is a separate entity from WFAFN. WFAFN uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. © 2017 Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Book Review Even the other cows noticed that Elfi was naked without her bell. They seemed to laugh at her, and, because none of the He’s in the kitchen and the radio is other cows wanted to move until they were playing. He’s in the garage and he’s got the all in harmony, the entire herd laid down stereo on near the workbench. Outside, he in the meadow. brings his boombox. No music, no work. Petra begged. She needed Elfi to It’s that simple, and in “A Symphony of “MOOOVE!” but the cow stayed put. Petra Cowbells” by Heather Preusser and Eileen looked everywhere for the missing brass Ryan Ewen, you’ll see that Dad’s not alone. bell, but it was nowhere to be found and Every spring, when Petra’s father worried. the weather finally got There would be no warmer, Petra had a milk. There would be job to do: she took her no cheese! family’s cows up to the But then, while high meadows. There, Petra was picking they’d dine on fresh, flowers in the field, green grass so that she spotted something. their best milk could Wait - could Elfi’s bell be turned into the be just over the hill? finest cheeses. At that Your child’s in time of year, when the another room, and he’s sun shined brightly in quiet. Does that make Gimmelwald, the high you want to run and meadows were at their look? Silence signals noisiest. mischief in many Each of Petra’s homes, and that’s cows wore a bell exactly how it is in “A around her neck. All Symphony of Cowday long, it was “Dabells.” ding, da-ding. JingleControlled noise is jangle, jingle-jangle. what author Heather Clang-clong-clank, Preusser offers your By Heather Preeusser and clang-clong-clank.” child, with a story that Eileen Ryan Ewen Elfi, Petra’s favorite absolutely needs Reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer cow, wore the biggest sound effects to make bell, and it went it better. In addition, “Brrring-BONG, brrrring-BONG.” kids will find humor in this book, thanks to But one day, Petra noticed silence. Elfi artist Eileen Ryan Ewen’s work; her Elfi is wasn’t wearing her bell, and that made the stubbornly funny but also very sweet-tempoor cow very embarrassed. Petra’s dad pered. Kids will fall in love with the footsaid there was no time to look around, that stomping, bell-wearing fashionista-cow in Elfi would have to do without a bell, but illustration and story. Parents will adore Elfi was having none of that. Petra and her the subtle Swiss-clockwork drawings that father tried to make her go to the high accompany both. meadows without a bell, but Elfi placed her feet into a rut and refused to move. Petra Timeless, charming, and gorgeous, this book is one your tried to find a different bell for Elfi to wear, 5-to-8-year-old will reach for again and again. For sure, but nothing else would do. Elfi wanted her though, try reading “A Symphony of Cowbells” out special bell, and that was that. loud. Your child will like the sound of that.

YOUR DAD SAYS HE CAN’T WORK WITHOUT HIS SOUNDS.

“A Symphony of Cowbells”

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Library Corner Local Child Care Home

Pictured from left to right: Library Director, Rose Chiocchi; Volunteers Barbara and Rocco Zappile.

Pike Library Installs First “Little Free Library”

ittle Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small, front-yard book exchanges number 36,000 around the world in 70 countries — from Iceland to Tasmania to Pakistan. Now, a new Little Free Library in Ann St. Park in Milford will join the movement to share books, bring people together, and create communities of readers. This particular Little Free Library was donated by Pike County Public Library Board member, Centa Quinn. It was installed by volunteers Barbara and Rocco Zappile and library director, Rose Chiocchi. Children who participated in the Library’s Summer Reading program, entitled “Build a Better World,” lent a hand by painting and decorating the wooden box that houses the free books. The idea of this library is to “take a book, leave a book,” for anyone and everyone to enjoy. “Our Little Free Library doesn’t just belong to library patrons, it’s for everyone who lives in the nearby area or visits our special town. We can’t wait to see more throughout the county,” says Chiocchi. “It’s our hope that this Little Free Library will bring a little more joy, a little more connection, and a whole lot more books to our community.” For more information on the Pike County Public Library events and programs please visit their website, www.PCPL.org, or their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PikeCountyPublicLibrary.

Raises Funds for Wayne County Library

aren Corrigan’s Preschool and Child Care Home recently held two fundraisers, a coin collection and a Mini Carnival, and the proceeds were donated to the Wayne County Public Library. The Carnival is held every year at the end of their summer camp program with the school-age children working for days to sort out prizes and set up for the event. The older children operate games and fun activities for the younger children in the group. There is face painting and games for all ages. Prizes for the carnival are donated by current and past families, as well as local businesses and supporters from the community. Miss Tracy from the Wayne County Public Library has been visiting the site for the past ten plus years for a monthly story and craft time. Karen Corrigan’s Preschool is a STAR 2 site in the Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Program and has been in operation for 29 years.

Pictured are Miss Karen with her summer camp group and Tracy Schwarz, Wayne County Public Library Director.

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Walk on the Wildside

Take a Walk on the Wildside in Lackawaxen By LA Guzda

iving in a rural area has many benefits – pristine nature, friendly neighbors, and farm fresh produce. Sometimes you don’t even have to go to the store or local farm; sometimes you can simply walk out your back door and find some delicious eats. Do you know what plants are edible? Do you know what medicinal purposes you can find among the weeds and wildflowers? How about mushrooms? Among the vast variety, I often wonder which are poisonous and which retail for hundreds of dollars. If you are interested in learning more about edible plants and mushrooms then save the date - October 14th, 2017, 10 a.m., as the Lackawaxen Garden Club presents “A Walk on the Wildside with Nathaniel Whitmore.” Learn about wild plants and mushrooms - identification, harvest, and preparation of wild edible and medicinal plants. The walk is FREE, but you will need to register. Participants will meet at the Lackawaxen Township Office building, 169 Urban Road, at 10 a.m. Email Laurie@LackawaxenTownshipPA.gov or visit Lackawax-

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enTownshipPA.gov for details. And since we’re getting wild, mark your calendars for November 11th when author John Markowski presents “Perennials Through the Seasons.” Learn how your garden can be spectacular all year round. Free but registration is required. John Markowski is an award winning blog writer for “The Obsessive Neurotic Gardener.” This is John’s first book. And, don’t forget my upcoming exhibit at Roots Yoga, November 3-12, India Inspired- Images reflecting the amazing color and texture of the architecture and the beautiful warmth and kindness of the people. Opening reception is Friday, November 3rd at 6 p.m. For more information contact Laurie@LAGuzda.com Follow us on Instagram @PoconoSecrets and on Facebook @PocoPike Visit www.LAGuzda.com or www.PoconoSecrets.com for past articles. Do you have a Pocono Secret to share? Send an email to: PoconoSecrets@aol.com.

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Outdoor Ramblings

The Science of Fall Color By Bill Deaton |

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t’s a brisk but sunny afternoon. A few puffy white clouds linger in the bluebird sky. Freshly fallen leaves in a myriad of hues dot the grassy carpet of the old logging road on which you are hiking. A canopy of color covers you as you stroll through the forest. As you examine the foliage, you begin to wonder: What gives the Poconos their perennial palate? There are a number of things that contribute to the rich colors we encounter this time every year. Each species of tree and bush has a predictable range of hues. Yellows and golds can be found in beech, hickory, birch, sycamore, tulip poplar, aspen, and sugar maple. Carotenoids, the plant pigments responsible for the bright colors of fruits and vegetables, are also present in tree leaves but are generally masked by the plant’s green chlorophyll. As chlorophyll begins to be depleted, the brighter colors become more pronounced. The carotenoid we see in yellow hued leaves is lutein, whereas beta-carotene gives chestnut oak, persimmon, and a number of maples their orange tint. Reds and purples come via another pigment, anthocyanin. Anthocyanin production in plants is jump-started by the onset of autumn. Sugar concentration in trees such as sumac, cherry, red maple, dogwood, and most oak varieties, increases and sunlight initiates the manufacture of the pigment. While it is all science, it’s not all scientific. Sassafras is an anomaly and can turn almost any color in the fall range. Light, heat, soil, and hydration all have a hand in the prismatic play. Peak color this year is predicted to happen in Central Wayne, Pike, Lackawanna, and Northern Monroe counties between October 17-25.

Fantastic Autumn Viewing Spots: Big Pocono State Park, Monroe County. The Pine Hill observation tower on the Pinchot Trail in Pinchot State Forest, Lackawanna County High Knob in the Delaware State Forest, Pike County The Dorflinger Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayne County Bruce Lake Natural Area, Delaware State Forest, Pike County Cliff Park Trails, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Pike County Prompton State Park, Wayne County

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Classic Cars

1964

Ford

Galaxie 500 Convertible By Arnie Milidantri

t seems that no matter how many shows and cruises I attend, there are always a few cars that are making their show/cruise debut. At a recent car show, held in Waymart, PA, I came upon one car new to this year’s local shows, a beautiful triple black 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible owned by Art and Sandy Flynn of Damascus, PA. I always say one of life’s great joys is cruising in a classic car, especially a convertible!

Background The 1964 Ford Galaxie was a full-sized car built for model years 1959 through to 1974. The Galaxie was Ford’s entry in the full-size car market in direct competition with the ever popular Chevrolet Impala. The 1964 was the final year of the four-year body style that refined the car, including the featured fastback roof introduced in 1963 that was designed to make a car more aerodynamic for NASCAR. The 1964 XL twodoor hardtop became the best seller of any XL produced in any year, but the convertible is still

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one of the prize models sought after by today’s collector.

Featured Car The featured car is an outstanding 80,000 mile all original 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible. The car is Triple Black (paint, interior and top) beauty and has the following options: 390 cubic inch 300 hp V8 engine, 3 speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, power brakes, power steering, dual factory spotlights, rare slide away steering wheel for easy entry and exit, and the additional extra chrome package. The car was purchased by Art earlier this year from the estate of Ray Zeiler, a well-known local collector.

Current owner This beautiful 1964 Convertible is owned by Art and Sandy Flynn of Damascus, PA. Art worked for over forty-five years in the auto industry mostly for Chevrolet and GMC dealerships until he retired three years ago from Roche’s Garage located in Callicoon, NY where he was their long time GMC heavy duty parts manager. I guess it’s safe to say cars have been a big part of his life. He loves cars, and in addition to his great 1964 Ford Convertible, his collection includes a 1937 Plymouth Camel-back Touring Sedan and a 1968 Buick Wildcat Hardtop. Art is a soft-spoken gentleman who enjoys his cars, the camaraderie of fellow hobbyists, and attending shows and cruises. Sandy also retired three years ago from Wayne Memorial Hospital where she worked in the Operating Room for over 32 years and still does some per-diem work for the hospital in the OR. Sandy enjoys attending shows and cruises with her husband of nearly 50 years, and says, “Art does all the work on the cars and she writes all the checks.”

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Pets

Make Your Pet's

Halloween a Treat with Some Simple DIY Tricks

reak out the pumpkins and candy corns! It's Halloween once again. For those of us who are pet parents, it's time to come up with some new ideas about how to make the holiday fun for our furry little ones. While there are some really innovative and cute already-made costumes out there, carving out time for some spooky DIY is a really hands-on and fun way to celebrate. To that end, we've come up with some great do-it-yourself ideas that don't take a lot of time and effort.

DIY Dressing Up DIY costumes are a treat to make, and a fun way to impress your friends with your creativity. Handmade outfits can be simple, super-fancy, or somewhere in between you're only limited by your imagination. The simplest way to go about making a costume is to use everyday items you find around your home. An ordinary necktie transforms your dog into Corporate Pooch. Attach an old pillowcase, scarf or baby blanket to his collar, and now he's Superdog. Add a paper crown, and he's royalty! The old retro sheet-with-the-eyes-cut-out ghost

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costume really works well with bigger dogs, and bandages from your first aid kit can turn your dog from a puppy to a mummy. If you're up for more of a challenge, start off with a child-sized white hoodie and some fabric paint. Hoodies make a great base for pet costumes, as you can add almost anything to them, and the hood offers a framework for adding fun headpieces. Paint your hoodie so that it resembles a turtle, cow, Bumblebee, bat, or anything else you can dream up. Use fabric to make capes, skirts, vests, and buttons, beads, and other trinkets to accessorize. For details, ears, appendages, flower petals or witch hats, a sturdy felt works best. For antennae or spider legs, pipe cleaners are a good bet. If you're short on time, try browsing the local costume or craft store for premade hats, wings, wigs, or other fun stuff attach to your costume. For a little inspiration and some more detailed instructions, check out these simple, yet great ideas from Pets Lady, as well as these cuties from Pet MD (the ghost dog is our personal favorite). Of course, the maven of all things crafty, Martha Stewart, has

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adorable DIY costume ideas that are definitely worth a try. We especially love the DIY Spider Dog her own bulldog Francesca is wearing. Martha is hosting a pet costume contest this year, so if yours turns out amazing, you can enter!

SOME HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER Halloween is all about a good scare, but real holiday dangers do lurk about for your pets. Here are some safety tips: • Your pet's costume shouldn't contain any toxic glues, materials, or paints. • Your pet's costume should be snug, but not too tight. Make sure that headpieces are on properly, and that cords, ribbons and collars fit loosely around the neck to avoid entanglements. • All small pieces, such as buttons or accessories, should be secured tightly to costumes. • Keep all chocolate candy - especially dark chocolate - out of reach of your dog or cat at all times. Chocolate has a chemical that is toxic to dogs and cats when ingested. • Carefully monitor what your dog or cat eats. Raisins and macadamia nuts can make dogs very sick, and candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can be highly toxic to both dogs and cats. • If kids, crowds, or commotion make your dog nervous or overly excited, or if he guards your front door like a Roman sentinel, it may be best if he stays somewhere quiet and outof-the-way during Halloween festivities. You can always celebrate together later with a dog treat and some leftover candy.

Gracie An adult female Bluetick Coonhound left as a stray in the Dessins outside kennels. Very sweet and gentle.

With a little inspiration and a dash of imagination, you and your pup can have a howl-er-iffic Halloween to remember. About TripsWithPets.com TripsWithPets.com is the #1 online resource for pet travel. Named best pet travel site by Consumer Reports, TripsWithPets.com's mission is to offer resources that ensure pets are welcome, happy, and safe while traveling. The website features a directory of pet friendly hotels and accommodations across the United States and Canada, as well as airline & car rental pet policies; pet friendly restaurants, beaches, and events; a user-friendly route search option; pet travel tips; pet travel supplies; and other pet travel resources. About the Author- Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of TripsWithPets.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Her popular website features pet friendly hotels & accommodations across the US and Canada, along with other helpful pet travel resources. Her mission is to ensure that pets are welcome, happy, and safe in their travels.

Hope A sassy senior cat at 19 years old!! She still has a lot of pep to her too

Available for adoption at Dessin Animal Shelter! Call 570-253-4037.

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Behavioral Medicine

Comorbidity & Mental Illness

“The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain.”

~Gabor Maté

s described by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dual Diagnosis is a term that is applied to an individual with a mental disorder and an alcohol or drug problem. There are four mental disorders that are associated with a drug or alcohol problem in statistically higher numbers: Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, comorbidity describes “two or more disorders or illnesses occurring in the same person.” These disorders can occur at the same time or one after the other. It is also important to note that there is an interaction between the co-existing disorders than can “worsen the course of both.” Considering the extent of substance abuse and drug addiction, which is regarded as a mental illness, it is important to understand that addiction will have a significant impact on the functioning of one’s brain. The inability to recognize a “hierarchy of importance,” reflects one symptom. This can apply to an individual who is dependent on drugs, which can cause a weakened impulse control, resulting in an inability to control negative behaviors, such as stealing to acquire drugs. This often leads to legal consequences, which can include incarceration. Many do not ordinarily think about the

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consequences of incarceration. Jails are generally regarded as institutions that are necessary. Punishment is often considered as justified owing to the crime, but there are other issues that should also be considered. In an article titled “Care of the Mentally Ill in Prisons: Challenges and Solutions,” published in the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (December 2007, vol.35 no.4 406-410) written by Anasseril E. Daniel, M.D., the author writes about the phenomenon of the mentally ill in the prison population. As described in the article, it is estimated that the U.S. prison population is approximately 2.2 million people. In this population, as described by the author, “approximately 70% had primary or comorbid substance abuse disorder.” The author also describes a study (2006) by the U.S. Department of Justice which found that more than half of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem compared with 11% of the general population. The following fictional clinical vignette is presented to highlight the issue of comorbidity or dual diagnosis and its impact on the individual and family. JT is a 47 y/o married man. He is a teacher by profession but has not worked in this capacity for twenty years. He is on disability as a result of his mental illness, which had been diagnosed as Schizophrenia and Poly-

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substance Abuse. As a young man, JT was regarded as highly intelligent and having a bright future. He attended a prestigious college. His parents were highly optimistic about his future and thought he had great potential. JT chose to be a High School science teacher and greatly enjoyed the opportunity to reach young minds, as he often stated. But JT had a dark side. He would later say that he “wrestled with demons,” trying to quell his growing use of drugs. He began using marijuana. Later, he developed a dependence on alcohol and then heroin. Early on, he was able to keep his drug use a secret from his wife and parents. At the age of 27, he experienced a psychotic episode, experiencing paranoia and auditory hallucinations. He was voluntarily hospitalized and responded well to antipsychotic medications, such as Risperdal or risperidone and Zyprexa or olanzapine. His substance abuse was regarded as a contributing factor to his psychosis, and he was further diagnosed as having a dual diagnosis- substance abuse and Schizophrenia. He was cautioned by his doctors to avoid using drugs. Initially JT did well, even returning to work. But he also returned to drugs, which was followed by repeated psychotic episodes and eventually involuntary psychiatric hospitalization. JT’s mental state gradually deteriorated. His life took a drastic turn for the worse when he was arrested for shoplifting. JT did not share with his family that he had been shoplifting for some time. He needed money to support his drug habit, which now included heroin. JT was incarcerated for the first time in his life at the age of 35. Over the course of the next twelve years, he was repeatedly incarcerated for shoplifting and stealing, often under the influence of drugs, and most seriously for the charge of selling drugs to an undercover officer. JT received mental health treatment while incarcerated, which largely involv-ed counseling and maintenance on an antipsychotic medication. His family continued to support him, advising him that he was emotionally stable, in the absence of drugs. After his most recent bout with drugs and incarceration, JT’s wife told him that he could not return home unless he remained drug free.

With his family’s encouragement and support, JT was referred to AOT or Assisted Outpatient Treatment. This is a program which focuses on individuals who have a history of mental illness and incarceration associated with multiple hospitalizations and prior arrests. This program is designed to make certain that the individual receives the necessary treatment; substance abuse counseling, random drug tests, therapy and maintenance medication. JT is currently living in a halfway house for patients with Dual Diagnosis. He has been drug free for three months. His mental state has improved to the extent that he has expressed an interest in volunteer teaching. His wife continues to be supportive. JT promises, as he has repeatedly in the past, to abstain from drugs and alcohol. This time he acknowledged that it was hard to do, but he was going to focus on remaining drug free “one day at a time.” His wife remains hopeful. While this fictional clinical vignette might seem removed from the experiences of the average person, given the extent of incarceration in the prison system in the United States, it is actually not uncommon. The impact of mental illness seems to be everywhere in the media. While it is often tragically implicated in some sensational news events, the issue of mental illness affects many. As a society, we have become aware of these issues, even if we are not personally affected. The extent of mental illness is so staggering; it is also likely that we know someone who has been affected. It is also important to recognize the impact of substance abuse and the degree to which it deteriorates mental functioning, especially in individuals with mental illness. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2013, 7.7 million adults in the U.S. had a co-occurring substance use disorder and any mental illness. It was further noted that 2.3 million adults were found to have co-occurring substance use disorder and serious mental illness, such as Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder. Drug use is often linked to crime. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug abuse is implicated in at least five types

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Behavioral Medicine of drug-related offenses. These are: “offenses associated with drug possession or sales, offenses related to behaviors associated with obtaining drugs such as stealing, offenses related to a lifestyle such as associations with others who participate in criminal behavior, offenses associated with violent behaviors and offenses related to driving while intoxicated or property damage under the influence.” Individuals with dual diagnoses compose the majority of the mentally ill population that is likely to be incarcerated. In a New York Times article by Nicholas Kristof titled: Inside a Mental Hospital Called Jail (February 8, 2014), the author writes about a jail in Cook County, Chicago, and the mental health population that it houses. The author cites startling statistics about the mentally ill and prisons. One such statistic cited in the article is that according to a 2010 study by the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Treatment Advocacy Center “Nationwide in America, more than three times as many mentally ill people are housed in prisons and jails as in hospitals.” The author also notes that in the Cook County jail, many inmates with mental illness are stabilized in the prison system, owing to the fact that they receive the necessary care to treat their mental disorders. The article also notes, sadly, that these inmates often decompensate following release as a result of going off their medications, for a variety of reasons, then cycling back to prison. In another New York Times article by Timothy Williams titled: A Psychologist as Warden? Jail and Mental Illness Intersect in Chicago (July 30, 2015), the author writes about the continued progress in treating the mentally ill in the prison setting in Chicago, noting that the Cook County Jail now has a warden who is a PhD level psychologist. The doctor as warden has been given the task of further improving the care of the mentally ill who are in the prison system. This is an exciting development and has led to hope for the individuals with dual diagnosis that being incarcerated may also be an opportunity for more focused and effective treatment. In summary, it is important to recognize that substance abuse, co-existing with other mental disorders, can have grave consequences for our society, given the likelihood that there will often be an association with criminal behavior. For this reason, it is

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important to have early intervention, treating substance abuse, as well as making an effort to help affected individuals avoid behaviors that might lead to incarceration. Now that it has been recognized that there is a large and statistically significant population of the mentally ill in prison, it is important for health services in the prison system to continue to move forward with progressive programs to treat mental disorders in jail, as well as focus on avoiding behaviors that would lead to repeated incarcerations. The good news is that we are talking about this issue and there is hope for continued improvement for the treatment of the mentally ill in the prison system. The following references are provided for the informed consumer. MedlinePlus-U.S. National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health: Dual Diagnosis https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dualdiagnosis.ht ml National Institute on Drug Abuse: Drug Facts: Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Disorders http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/como rbidity-addiction-other-mental-disorders Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA Substance Use and Mental Health Estimates from the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health http://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/ NSDUH-SR200-RecoveryMonth-2014/NSDUH-SR200RecoveryMonth-2014.htm Dr. Middleton is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, and a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He received his undergraduate training at New York University and an MD degree from Rutgers Medical School. Dr. Middleton completed his psychiatric residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center, in NYC. He is on the honorary medical staff (retired) of Hackensack University Medical Center in NJ, where he is also Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Middleton has been on the voluntary teaching faculty of Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Brown Medical School. He is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Middleton is retired as an Associate in the Department of Psychiatry in the Geisinger Health System formerly practicing at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Middleton lives in Dingmans Ferry, PA, and Manhattan, NY.

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Nail Health

The Healthy

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of the nail that’s tucked under the cuticle. The lunula is the crescent moon at the base of the nail. Nails are made primarily of keratin, an extremely strong protein that is also a major part of skin, hair, and teeth. The nails grow from the matrix. Some interesting facts: Nails grow faster in the summer than in winter. Fingernails grow faster than toenails. The nails on your dominant hand grow faster than the other hand. Men’s nails usually grow more quickly than women’s, except when women are pregnant or seniors. Nails grow about one-tenth of a millimeter daily. Most minor injuries to nails heal without help. Some nail problems can be treated with medicines. Other conditions may require nail removal. If a nail is infected, discolored, swollen, painful, get to a doctor. Taking good care of your nails can avoid many disorders. Visit Connections website for tips on how to care for your nails.

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EVENTS

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Ongoing Events DAILY

Art-a-Pelago Loose Leaf Pages, Black & Brass Coffee, & D.J. Harvey Agency, Honesdale. One art gallery in three locations. Info: waynecountyartsalliance.org. DAILY

Public Art Displays Nature’s Grace, Dime Bank & Wayne Bank, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Harvey Insurance, Honesdale, & Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, Hawley. Wayne County Arts Alliance artists display their work monthly. DAILY

Public Art Display REMAX Wayne, Honesdale. Art displays of local artists all year long. Info: 570-253-9566. DAILY

Kids Art Display Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Artwork created by students from all over Monroe County is featured in a month-long exhibit. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. WEEKLY

Table Tennis in Honesdale Lakeside Elementary School, Honesdale. Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts who play weekly. Info: John Babyak, 570-253-4379 or jbabyak1@ptd.net. TUESDAYS

Lego Club 4:30–5:30 p.m. Pike County Public Library, Milford. Create, share ideas, make new friends. Free & open to the public, registration requested. Info: www.pcpl.org or Facebook. Registration: 570-296-8211. WEDNESDAYS

Jazz on the Deck The Settlers Inn, Hawley. Cool music & great food. Info: 570-226-2993 or desk@thesettlersinn.com. THURSDAYS

Writer’s Retreat 10:30–11:30 a.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Writing seminar to put thoughts to paper — share ideas, memories & life experiences in written words. Limited to 12 participants. Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. THURSDAYS

Pub-O-Lympics 8 p.m. The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Hawley. Hilarious combination of trivia & physical challenges. Compete with teams to win a gift certificate, gold medal & bragging rights. Info: 570-226-2124. FRIDAYS

Hawley Farmer’s Market 2–6 p.m. Bingham Park, Hawley. Meat, poultry, eggs, baked goods, fresh produce, plants, candy & crafts. Penn State info table & master gardeners to answer your garden questions. Info: 570-226-1644. FRIDAYS

Bingo American Legion Post 311, Hawley. Doors open 10:30 a.m., games begin at Noon. Info: legionpost311@qmail.com.

Live Music Friday 8–11 p.m. Glass — wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. No cover charge. Info: info@ledgeshotel.com or 570-226-1337.

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Bingo Texas #4 Fire Company, Honesdale. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Plenty of parking. Info: 570-253-5467.

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EVENTS cious food & live music. Info: 570-226-2124 or silverbirchesresortpa.com. FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS

Circle of Screams Haunted Attraction Circle Drive In Theater, Dickson City. Hayride of Torture, Carnival of Fear 3D & Asylum Vortex. Info: www.circleofscreams.com. FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS

Dracula’s Forest Haunted Attractions Circle Drive In Theater, Clarks Summit. Haunted Hay Ride, The Dark Kingdom & Fall Festival. Little Screamer’s Not-So-Scary Hay Ride. Info: 570-586-5084 or draculasforest.com. FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS

Fear Hollow Mountain Top. Intense indoor walk-through haunted house & interactive, outdoor walking trail through the backwoods of Mountain Top. Info: 570-261-0333 or www.fearhollow.com.

Hawley. Great drink specials, delicious food & live music. Info: 570-226-2124 or silverbirchesresortpa.com. THROUGH OCT. 6

Art Exhibit: “Anthra-Sight: Sculpture by Denis Yanashot” Hope Horn Gallery, The University of Scranton. Free during gallery hours. Info: 570-941-4214 or darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

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The Best Little * The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. Info: 570-283-2195 or www.musicbox.org. OCT. 4

Lunch and Learn: Lyme Disease Noon–1 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Roy Harrity of Dept. of Health

OCT. 5

Harvest Moon Hike at Kettle Creek 6:30–8:30 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Hike through the wooded trails, illuminated by the full Harvest Moon. Listen & watch for animals that become active when the light fades, & learn about their unique nocturnal adaptations. Pre-registration required. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS

Reapers Revenge Scranton. A 60-acre scream park featuring 4 terrifying haunted attractions. Info: 570-254-8038 or reapersrevenge.net.

will speak about Lyme Disease, its effects & what to do. Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. OCT. 4

SATURDAYS

Wayne County Farmers’ Market 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Willow Ave. (next to Dave’s Foodtown), Honesdale. & eggs, homemade baked goods, handmade crafts & more, all locally grown or produced. Info: 570-488-5435.

Tannersville Cranberry Bog Walk 1–3:30 p.m. Tannersville Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. Environmental Educators explain the Bog’s formation & its interesting plant & animal life. Wear appropriate footwear. Pre-registration required. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

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OCT. 5

FREE Tastings and Demos Noon–2 p.m. Mill Market, in the Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Info: 570-390-4440. SATURDAYS

Live Music 9 p.m.–1 a.m. The Dock on Wallenpaupack,

Growing Older Together: 1Take a Step Back in Time 2 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Learn about the 20th-Century boarding houses that dotted our communities on both sides of the river. Free admission. Followed by a

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EVENTS free visit to the Wayne County Historical Society. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Registration & info: Matt Giambra, 570-629-3060 or mgmccd@ptd.net.

OCT. 5

Shakespeare on Film: Richard III 7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Introduced with a brief background & orientation. Followed by impressions & sharing. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Fall Family Fun Day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Spend the day at PEEC & celebrate the fall season with arts & crafts, hands-on activities, exhibits, live music, local food, old-timey activities & more. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

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OCT. 7

First Friday Scranton 6–9 p.m. Scranton. Artwalk featuring over 25 venues, local, regional & nationally recognized artists, live music & more. Admission & trolley between venues free. Info & monthly map: www.firstfridayscranton.com.

Art Opening Reception: Laurinda Rubin — “Tannersville Cranberry Bog: An Artists’ Canvas” 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. As a local artist & natural steward for the Tannersville Cranberry Bog, she has collaborated with artists in the area to celebrate the local landmark for the community to enjoy. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

OCT. 6

Exhibit & Reception: Jill Mackie Paintings 7–9 p.m. Alliance Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, Narrowsburg, NY. Free. Exhibit runs through Oct. 28. Gallery hours: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info: 845-252-7576 or delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. OCT. 6–8, 13–15, 20–22

Legally Gray Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. Mike & Marie, who plan to retire & travel, have their lives changed overnight when their 30-yr.-old daughter & Marie’s 83-yr.-old mother come to live with them. Info: 570-420-9404 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com. OCT. 7

Vintage Costume Jewelry Show 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sparta Avenue Stage, Sparta, NJ. Vintage dazzling necklaces, brooches, rings, bracelets & earrings available. Open to public; no fee. Handicapped-accessible. Info: Joyce Simmons, 201-213-2146 or simmonsjo@yahoo.com. OCT. 7

“The Crafty Flea” 9 a.m.–3 p.m. At St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Shohola. Sell your crafts or clear your clutter, or both. Includes a bake & soup sale. Info: Petra (Paytra), 570-559-7685. OCT. 7

Monroe County Farm Tour 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Rain date Oct. 8. Self-guided tour lets you to enjoy each farm for as long as you like. Transportation avilable. Info & map of the farm locations: mcconservation.org.

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Mini Comic Con Noon–3 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Adults, teens & children are all welcome. Come in costume & be part of an action-packed day. Costume parade, contests, workshops, photo ops, art contest. Prizes, food & fun. Info: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. OCT. 7

Farm & Chef 2–5 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Fall harvest festival features food prepared by six local chefs from products grown & raised on Wayne Cty.’s sustainable farms. Live music, an old-fashioned pie auction, raffle baskets & more. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Info: 570-253-5711. OCT. 7

Reinventing Baroque with PUBLIQuartet 7:30 p.m. Milford Theater, Milford. Young quartet plays music of Bach, Villa-Lobos & emerging composers through the prism of improvisation. Info: 570-409-1269 or www.kindredspiritsarts.org. OCT. 7

Owl Banding 8 p.m. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. A night of owl netting & banding with The Pocono Avian Research Center, an important part of understanding & preserving the populations of these night-time predators. Registration appreciated. Free, $5 donation

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Midwifery Mingle 3–5 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Hosted by certified nurse midwives. An afternoon for women of all ages & their children to network & share. Refreshments, kids’ play time, educational booths on staying healthy. Free entry. Info: 570-253-8390. OCT. 10

OCT. 7 & 8

Harvest & Heritage Days Downtown Honesdale. Main St. is alive with the sound of street music, craft vendors & old-fashioned horse-drawn hayrides as Historic Honesdale rolls out pumpkins, hay bales & fall colors. Soup ‘R Chili Taste-off on Sun. Info: 570-253-5492 or ghp@visithonesdalepa.com.

appreciated. Info: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org. OCT. 8

RiverFolk Concert: Gathering Time & Maria Levine 5 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Folkrock/Americana harmony trio paired Levine’s beautiful interpretations of traditional & contemporary folk songs. Reservations & info: Jill, 845-252-6783 or riverfolkconcerts@frontier.com. OCT. 9

Columbus Day Brunch at the Inn 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The Settlers Inn, Hawley. À la carte menu. Info & reservations: 570-226-2993.

Holiday Card Making 4:30–6:30 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Card-stamping class: Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Supplies fee collected on Oct. 3. Info: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. OCT. 11

Tannersville Cranberry Bog Walk 1–3:30 p.m. Tannersville Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. See description at Oct. 4. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. OCT. 11

Travel the U.S. with Food: New England 5:15–6:45 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Culinary Book Club 2017: share recipes, food tastings. Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. OCT. 11

Open Electric Jam 7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Hosted by The Violent Rutabagas. Take the stage & perform. A drum set is available. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. OCT. 12

Stourbridge Pie 4–7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Superb local agricultural products, artisanal goods, locally produced art & live entertainment: Rich Faschan, Alan Cooper & Sally Joe’s Hand-Me-Downs. Free entry. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. OCT. 12

Romping Radishes 4 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Tour the farmers’ market, taste fresh produce plus upcycling & puppetry fun. Geared to students K–2, but all children are welcome. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

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A Night at the Races Tafton Fire Hall, Tafton. Tickets sold in advance & include one horse, food, beer & soda. Cash prizes. Must be 21 or older. Proceeds benefit Wayne-Pike Penn State Scholarship Fund. Info: waynepikepsualimni on Facebook or Casey, 570-352-3042. OCT. 13

North Sea Gas 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Award-winning Scottish folk trio is one of Scotland’s most popular with great vocals & tremendous three-part harmonies. Reservations & info: 570-253-2020 or info@thecooperageproject.org. OCT. 13

Project Owlnet Saw-whet Owl Banding 8–10 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. Open to the general public Oct. 13, 20, 27 & Nov. 3. Learn about the Northern Saw-whet Owl, Project Owlnet & have a unique opportunity to see one of the most secretive birds in the eastern US. Preregistration suggested. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. OCT. 13–15, 20–22

Legally Gray Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. See description at Oct. 6. Info: 570-420-9404 or www.TheShawneeGallery.com. OCT. 14

“Feature Artist” Ron DeMuth The Art Factory of White Mills, White Mills. Landscape paintings. Meet-and-Greet. Info: 570-251-1181 or www.theartfactoryofwhitemills.com. OCT. 14

Find your Patriot 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Did your ancestor fight in the American Revolution? Explore The Daughters of the American Revolution database. Info: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org.

OCT. 14

Hawley Harvest Hoedown Bluegrass & Folk Concert 8–10 p.m. Ritz Company Playhouse, Hawley. Featuring three of the region’s finest bluegrass & bluegrass fusion bands for 2017. Throw your feet into a foot-stomping frenzy. Info: 570-588-8077 or www.harmonypresents.com. Simpson & The Jacob Brothers. Info: 570-253-6881 or 570-352-4965. OCT. 14

Milford After Dark Downtown Milford. Extended shopping hours, gallery events, live music & diverse dining options. Info: www.milfordpa.us. OCT. 14

Second Saturday Honesdale 6–9 p.m. Downtown Honesdale. Festivaltown happening filled with music, art, comedy & community support. Info on Facebook.

Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them 7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Special screening of the Harry Potter spin-off for all ages, & Harry Potter & witch & wizarding costumes are encouraged. Rated PG-13. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

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OCT. 16

Gospel Music Concert 6:30–9 p.m. Ladore Lodge, Waymart. Randy

Wayne Highlands Quilt Guild 6:30 p.m. Community Room, Chamber of

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Harvest Home Ham Dinner Grace Episcopal Church, Honesdale. Takeouts available at 3:30 p.m. Family-style sitdown at 4:30 p.m. Ham with rum raisin sauce, parsley potatoes, carrots, cole slaw, peas with pearl onions, homemade applesauce, rolls & butter, apple or pumpkin pie. Info: 570-253-2760. OCT. 17

Our Genetic Heritage 5:30–6:45 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Are we wired for conflict & violence or cooperation & caring? Seating limited; pre-registration advised. Info: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. OCT. 18

Tannersville Cranberry Bog Walk 1–3:30 p.m. Tannersville Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. See description at Oct. 4. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. OCT. 18

Acoustic Bluegrass Jam 7–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Presented by The Cooperage Project. Guitarstrummin’, banjo-pickin’, close-harmony singin’ open jam led by Ron Penska & Buckshot Jenkins. All levels of players welcome. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. OCT. 19

Game Night 6–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Board games, brain games, card games, more. Bring your own game or choose from the collection. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

October 20–October 31 OCT. 20

Third Friday Wilkes-Barre 5–8 p.m. Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy original artwork & music, & meet artists, musicians & friends in a casual, family friendly atmosphere at participating galleries & businesses. Info: thirdfridaywb@gmail.com or www.thirdfridaywb.com. OCT. 20

Swing Night with The Little Big Band 7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Swing tunes & dancing. Beginner instruction by Sandi Raub. No partner needed, no experience needed, everyone is welcome. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. OCT. 20

Project Owlnet Saw-whet Owl Banding 8–10 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. See description at Oct. 13. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. OCT. 20–22

Legally Gray Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Delaware. See description at Oct. 6. Info: 570-420-9404 or www.TheShawneeGallery.com. OCT. 21

Shoreline Hike 1–4 p.m. Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Three-mile hike to the shoreline of Lk. Wallenpaupack. Learn about GPS & geocaching, & how to use GPS as well as a compass. Wear comfortable shoes & bring a water bottle & a snack. All ages welcome. Registration appreciated. Free. Info: 570-689-9494 or info@lacawac.org.

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Canaltown Spookyfest 7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Check out locally & internationally produced spooky short movies. There will be popcorn. BYOB. If you submit a movie & it’s selected, you’ll get a free ticket. Info: www.canaltown552.com. OCT. 21

“The Actual Dance” 7 p.m. Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg, NY. One-man play about cancer. Tickets available at www.delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or 845-252-7576. OCT. 25

Tannersville Cranberry Bog Walk 1–3:30 p.m. Tannersville Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. See description at Oct. 4. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

OCT. 24

OCT. 26

Mary Chapin Carpenter 7:30–10 p.m. Lackawanna College Theater, Scranton. Americana & Folk singer-songwriter performing songs from her expansive 14-album catalog. Benefit concert for Pocono Environmental Ed. Center. Info: 570-588-8077 or www.harmonypresents.com.

OCT. 21

Songwriters Anonymous 2–3 p.m. Artists Market Community Center, Shohola. Monthly songwriters’ gathering. Info: 845-557-8713 or artistsmarketcc.com. OCT. 21

Haunted Trail in the Park Dingman Township Park, Milford. See what's lurking along the Haunted Trail. Tempt fate by entering the Spooky Maze under the big top, which will keep you dry even if the weather does not cooperate. Then ride the hay wagon to the concession stand for free hot chocolate or cider & goodies. Info: 570-296-8455 or dingmantownship.org.

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Birding at Brigantine Bus Trip Meet at Kettle Creek at 7 a.m.; return at 8:30 p.m. Join A full day of birds & fun at Forsythe (Brigantine) National Wildlife Refuge in southern NJ, a migratory hotspot for a diversity of birds. Cost includes bus transportation. Bring a lunch, binoculars, & dress for the weather. Pre-registration & prepayment required. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. OCT. 26

Annual Senior Expo 9:30 a.m.–Noon. Ladore Camp, Retreat & Conference Center, Waymart. Meet area businesses that support all aspects of senior lifestyle & business people that can help you. Noon lunch (call for reservations). Info: 570-488-6129. OCT. 26

My E Garden 2–4 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Paul Epsom, popular TV gardening host & owner of Greystone Gardens, shares his knowledge & expertise at a talk & slide show, followed by a Q&A period. Light refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Wayne County Public Library. Info: 570-253-1220. OCT. 26

Unique Pathways Program Series 5:30 p.m. Hawley Public Library, Hawley. Mark Crouthamel, owner of Sculpted Ice Works, Lakeville, started carving ice in culinary school in Rhode Island & has become an award-winning sculptor. Free. Info: 570-226-4620.

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NOV. 3

Stranger Things 2 Premiere Viewing Party 7 p.m. Loose Leaf Pages Inc., Honesdale. After a yearlong wait, don’t watch the premiere on your tiny laptop. View it on a large screen with light snacks provided. Free event. Info: 570-253-0907 or Facebook.

First Friday Scranton 6–9 p.m. Scranton. See description at Oct. 6. Info & monthly map: www.firstfridayscranton.com.

OCT. 27

A Halloween Contra Dance 7:15–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Live music by Laura Cartright & Craig Gehrig, with caller Laurie B. Info: 570-253-2020 or info@thecooperageproject.org. OCT. 27

Project Owlnet Saw-whet Owl Banding 8–10 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. See description at Oct. 13. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

NOV. 3

RiverFolk Concert: Susie Vinnick & The Kennedys 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Roots, blues & gospel tunes. Reservations & info: Jill, 845-252-6783 or riverfolkconcerts@frontier.com. NOV. 3

Project Owlnet Saw-whet Owl Banding 8–10 p.m. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. See description at Oct. 13. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

OCT. 27 & 28

Storytelling Dinner 6 p.m. The Settlers Inn, Hawley. Stories, tales & mysteries weaved by raconteur Sandy Gabrielson. Prix fixe menu. Reservations required: 570-226-2993.

OCT. 28

NOV. 4

Wayne County Arts Alliance Halloween Bash 7–11 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Costume competition & dance party for adults. Live music by Steppin Eddy. BYOB. Food available for purchase. Info: 570-253-1000 or waynecountyartsalliance.org.

Tempest of the Heart with Ilya Yakushev 7:30 p.m. Milford Theater, Milford. Pianist performs Beethoven’s “Tempest” sonata, works by Tchaikovsky & Liszt as well as Rachmaninov’s beloved cello sonata in a duet with Kindred Spirits’ Yosif Feigelson. Info: 570-409-1269 or www.kindredspiritsarts.org.

November 1–November 4 On the Horizon

NOV. 1

Lunch and Learn: Veterans’ Benefits Noon–1 p.m. Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. Frank Muggeo of the Veterans Affair speaks about benefits available to veterans. Lunch is included. Info & registration: Elizabeth, 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org. NOV. 1

NOV. 11 & 12

Victorian Winter Weekend Sale 10-5 p.m. Past Impressions, Hamlin. Holiday shopping in a beautifully decorated Victorian home. Décor, gifts, clothes, jewelry and so much more. Everything will be 15% off! Info: 570-689-4123.

Tannersville Cranberry Bog Walk 1–3:30 p.m. Tannersville Cranberry Bog, Tannersville. See description at Oct. 4. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org. www.connections-magazine.com

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Good Stuff

Wayne Memorial

Launches Mobile Mamm graphy A

s of Tuesday, September 26th, 2017, women throughout Wayne County and the Greater Carbondale Region will have increased access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings, thanks to a “big pink van” housing a digital mammography system. The mobile mammography program will be available at Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers’ family health centers in Hamlin, Lake Como, Vandling and Carbondale. Wayne Memorial officials say the program was initiated to address a community need. “Wayne Memorial offers digital mammography at the hospital in Honesdale and at our Lords Valley office in Pike County, but many women in other parts of our service area such as northern Wayne are not always able to get to those facilities,” said Wayne Memorial CEO David Hoff. “Higher rates of breast cancer are often seen in areas where

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screenings are not easily accessible. Early detection saves lives.” The mobile mammography program received funding from the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the AllOne Foundation and the USDA’s Distance Learning & Telemedicine program. “This project would not have happened without them,” said Mr. Hoff. The van will be staffed by mammography technologists from Wayne Memorial, whose mammography program is certified by the American College of Radiology. Wayne Memorial performs close to 5,000 mammograms each year. To make an appointment for a screening in the mobile unit, patients with a prescription from their provider may call Wayne Memorial’s Central Scheduling Department at (570) 251-6689.

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