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Living Lackawaxen
Forged In Fire – Ryu Lin By LA Guzda
The art of Blacksmithing is alive and well in Lackawaxen, PA. In fact, the winner of The History Channel’s Forged In Fire (season 1), Ryu Lin, is one of northeast Pennsylvania’s newest residents. I had the pleasure to meet Ryu in his studio and get a personal demonstration of his craft.
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Ski Big Bear
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150 years ago, one in five people listed their occupation as Blacksmith. Today there are approximately 7,500 blacksmiths in the US of which 10% do it professionally and, of those, less than 1% are women. Traditionally, Blacksmiths were important for making tools, horseshoes, nails and weapons. Today forging is still functional but also serves as an art form. You’ll see forged metal featured in furniture, jewelry and whatever your imagination can create. Continued on Page 4
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Growing Lackawaxen Growing Lackawaxen is a non-profit 501C(3) organization created to enhance and improve the quality of life of its residents. We have helped grow the Lackawaxen Annual Neighborhood Pumpkin Party, Lackawaxen Garden Club offering education and workshops and the Lackawaxen Spring Trunk Tag Sale & Swap. We are currently in development of a community Care Cabin. The Care Cabin will be located at the Township Office Buildings, 169 Urban Road. Lackawaxen Township has the largest number of students enrolled in the school reduced or free food program. What happens when our youths are not in school? Sadly, they sometimes go without food. Being a single parent or a grandparent raising your grandchildren can be a challenge. Even with a fulltime job it’s difficult to make ends meet. Together, we are working to ensure that no one in our community suffers from hunger. Nor, should anyone go without life essentials – blankets, batteries, a warm coat. Our funding comes from donations. This year, at the 3rd Annual Lackawaxen Neighborhood Pumpkin Party, we’ve included a Winter Coat Drive/Exchange. We are asking for new or gently worn winter coat donations – especially for youths who can quickly outgrow theirs. Please bring a coat or select a coat.
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Building Officer Rich Tussel, Building Inspector 570-685-2990 Ext: 17 Fax: 570-685-2550 building@lackawaxentownshippa.gov
Zoning/Code Officer Jim Dolan, Zoning Officer 570-685-2990 Ext. 12 Fax: 570-685-2550 code@lackawaxentownshippa.gov
Woodloch Resort To Host 11th 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. On Sunday, October 21, 2018, Woodloch Pines Resort, an all-inclusive resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, will host the 11th 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 19 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 family-friendly evening will feature over 150 items donated by local individuals and businesses, as well as wine and beer tastings, chair massages, face painting for children, 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, dining gift certificates, unique gift baskets as well as this year’s raffle prize – a Perception Swifty Kayak! Admission costs $10, and 100% of the proceeds are donated. The dress code is casual, and attendees are encouraged to wear pink in support of the cause. “Now in its 11th year, the event gets better each time. It’s a great night to get together with friends, show our support for the survivors, and raise money for the cause. We are so grateful to the local businesses and individuals who donate their time and talents to make A Night for the Cure spectacular. All of this hard work and generosity is truly making a difference in the battle against cancer,” said Bob Kiesendahl. 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 19 years, Hope Cures has raised over $1.2 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: www.bkhopecures.org/trickytray. Additionally, table and room reservations can be arranged by calling 570-685-8002.
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Commercial Building / Electrical Inspector Todd Klikus 570-493-1229 Todd@lackawaxentownshippa.gov HOURS: By appointment only
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Road Department Jay Knapp, Roadmaster 570-685-3200 Fax: 570-685-2550 Emergency/After Hours: 570-493-4584 Roadmaster@lackawaxentownshippa.gov HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 6 am-2 pm
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Treasurer Jim Syre 570-685-7288 Jim@lackawaxentownshippa.gov HOURS: By appointment
Your Supervisors Chairman - Michael B. Mancino Mike@lackawaxentownshippa.gov Vice-Chairman - Jeffrey A. Shook Jeff@lackawaxentownshippa.gov Supervisor - John W. Beisel John@lackawaxentownshippa.gov
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Living Lackawaxen FORGED IN FIRE - RYU LIN
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Continued from Page 1 Ryu came to the USA from the Philippines when he was 13. He lived in New Jersey. His passion for weapons came from being exposed to martial arts in elementary school. He began forging at 8 years old at the instruction of an older cousin.
BEJEWELED & BEDAZZLED! A World Record Event For The Largest Glass Beaded Necklace To Support Lonakana – A Retreat Helping Families Coping With Illness Thousands of children from across the country have been busy beading over the past four months to help create the longest glass beaded necklace in the world! The official measuring event took place on Wednesday, October 3rd at Pocono Raceway. The necklace was laid out and wrapped around the track – all seven + miles of it! The event helps to create awareness and funding for Lonakana - which means gift from heaven. Lonakana is a planned retreat center, located in northeast Pennsylvania, that will serve women and children recovering from cancer to help rejuvenate their spirits and make loving and lasting memories with their families and friends. There is never a cost to the guests. The program is created by Maryann Corey and her husband Richard. In 2000 they started a specialty art therapy program to help relieve the stress and loneliness for women and children while recovering in hospitals and cancer centers. They provide a one on one bedside/chairside beading program that creates masterpieces and smiles. To date they have worked with over 250,000 patients and their families with a team of dedicated volunteers in facilities along the east coast. They created Bloom, a store that sell beaded products to help fund the program as well as create awareness. There are currently two Bloom stores in operation along the east coast with more planned. Using a historic building in Forest City, the Corey’s were determined to provide additional services for those in need. The cost to renovate the historic building was far too expensive to justify the amount of people they could serve. That was when they found a 30-acre parcel of pristine beauty in the Endless Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania.
When Ryu signed on to the first season of Forged In Fire, he was as experienced as the competition but not nearly as equipped. He was competing against the “rockstars” of forging, all with state-of-the-art studios complete with the latest in technology. But, Ryu was old school and didn’t need fancy equipment. Once he had made it to the finals and they were tasked to create a Viking battleax, the cameras were sent to document their progress in their studios. Ryu didn’t have a studio. He had to borrow a friend’s backyard to set up shop. In the end, his challenger went with a minimum design while Ryu went maximum and garnered the title of Champion, as the show’s first winner. Life changed at that moment. He went from 150 followers on Instagram to 14,000! He maxed out his limit for Facebook friends. The phone began ringing and he had enough orders for the next two years! Season II brought Ryu back as a Fan Favorite. He represented the History Channel throughout Asia for HistoryCon along with Danielle from American Pickers, Cory of Pawn Stars and Horny Mike with Counting Cars.Driving around with his brother, Ryu discovered the pristine beauty of northeast Pennsylvania and was happy to make Lackawaxen his home. Ryu is an avid outdoorsman and naturalist. He even spent a winter living in the wild to hunt, trap, forage and fish as research to design the perfect knife. His work is extraordinary. You can connect with Ryu at www.facebook.com/ RyuLimBlades or on Instagram - @ryu.lim 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
The property located near Pleasant Mount, PA will house 3 handicap accessible cottages, an art/ yoga barn and a guest cottage for special guests, doctors, massage therapists and other needed specialties. Each cottage is designed as 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, living space, as well as a front porch to relax and take in the tranquility of the beautiful mountains. The Corey’s are fully committed to this project. They will make their home on the property to manage effectively and tend to the guest needs. Their cottage will serve as a community hub for group talks, crafting and afternoon tea and cakes with guests. There will also be a special perennial garden for guests to donate a plant in honor of a loved one. The necklace has been cut into 24” love beads. They are available for purchase online and in the gift shop for a small donation of $20.00. You can own a piece of the world’s longest necklace, but more importantly, you can help thousands of women and children. 100% of the proceeds will help build this special retreat. “People must know the need for these retreats, they need to know that the entire family suffers when a family member is seriously ill, and they need to know that there are people who offer rest, kindness and hope.” is what Maryann Corey wants people to know. If she had to title this project of love, it would be “Lighting Another Candle.” Greg Frigoletto, District Supervisor of Wayne Highlands School District says, “from the moment she (Maryann) started speaking, her passion and emotions filled the room. We are very excited to be part of this event because it’s important – to the people it serves and the community that grows stronger together through it. A great lesson to teach our youth.” For further information on the event and the Lonakana Project, you can contact Maryann Corey directly at: Phone: (201) 914-1404 Email: beadlady6@gmail.com www.lonakana.org
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Ski Big Bear At Masthope Mountain As the new winter season approaches, people are asking questions about jobs, season passes, ski swap, tuning skis and snowboards and wondering when they can pick up season rentals. We hope to answer many of your questions in this article but if we miss something, don’t hesitate to call, email, visit ski-bigbear.com, become a fan on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, or do the old-fashioned thing and come up for a visit. It is also fun to check out our web-cam on our website for a real time look at the mountain and our progress with snowmaking. We are proud to work with the community and provide another fun winter season. You live near one of the best ski areas in Pennsylvania, and we will work hard to make sure to provide the best winter recreation product possible. Season Passes - Season Passes are available for sale now at the lowest rate of $275. As of November 6th, the rate goes up. So be sure to buy early for the best deal on season passes. Passes are non-transferrable and can only be used by the person whose name and picture are on the pass. Please visit our website or call for more information on season passes. Hiring Fair - Ski Big Bear and Masthope Mountain Community will be hosting a hiring fair for the winter season on Saturday, November 17th from 9am – 2pm. Visit us that day to complete applications and be interviewed for positions in food and beverage, rental shop, lift operations and more. Information can be found at: www.ski-bigbear.com/employment Ski Swap – Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th. The annual ski swap is always a hit with families. Bring in gear that your family may have outgrown and find replacements to purchase in used or new equipment. Guenther’s Ski Haus will also be at the lodge with new equipment from previous seasons on sale at great savings. 10% of proceeds from the swap are donated to the Lackawaxen Ambulance service. Open Saturday, November 17th from 9am – 5pm and Sunday, November 18th from 9am – 3pm. Any unsold equipment you submit for sale must be picked up by 3pm on Sunday or it will be discarded. Season Rentals – Please note deadline for discount is December 3, 2018. Season Rentals are available for pick-up starting on November 10th. The price for season rentals is discounted for anyone that purchases their rentals by December 3rd. Purchase of season rentals after December 3rd will be at the regular rate of $150. Season rentals not only save you money but also allow you to use the same equipment all season. If you have growing children, we can accommodate their growing feet throughout the season with no additional charge. As your skiing improves, you may want to increase the length of your skis, and that is not a problem with our season rental program. All season rentals are on a first come, first serve basis, and there is limited inventory available for this program. Snow Tubing - Tubing is offered beginning December 26th. There is a 42” height requirement to participate. The price is for a 2-hour session. Tubing hours: Saturdays 10:30am – 5pm and Sundays 10:30am – 3:30pm (visit ski-bigbear.com for holiday hours). A waiver must be signed for each tubing participant. Please visit our website to download, print and complete the form before coming to the ticket window to purchase tubing tickets. Snow Sports School - Ski Big Bear’s Snow Sports School is the perfect place to learn to ski or snowboard. Group and private lessons are available. Ask about our Book of 5 Private Lessons. Instructors can be requested or we can match an appropriate instructor to you. Call 570.226.8585 to schedule a lesson at least one week in advance. Ski Big Bear is typically open for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing mid-December until mid-March. Equipment can be dropped off for tuning beginning November 10th.We will announce opening day as soon as we know what it will be through our email newsletter, via Facebook, Twitter and on our website. There are three live webcams available from our webpage during the season to view key areas of the mountain during the season. Visit www.ski-bigbear. com to follow the happenings on the mountain as well as learn about special events, check out our live web cams, conditions, hours, forms/waivers and more.
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WOODLOCH SPRINGS SPORTS COMPLEX Family Time, Healthy Time
Living a healthy lifestyle is for every family - large and small, young and old, urban and rural. Let’s be honest, it’s challenging to stay on track of good health. Busy household routines make it hard to find the time to exercise and prep for healthy meals. By making a commitment and incorporating small creative changes to your weekly routine, you and your family can learn the lifelong skill of living a healthy lifestyle…this benefit alone is worth every move! Here are some creative ways to move as a family: 1.
TV Commercial = Mini Workouts. Family time often includes relaxing and unwinding while watching TV. Why not make this time into family fitness time by doing simple exercises during commercial breaks. For example, during a commercial break, try to complete 20 crunches, 10 push-ups, and the rest of the time hold in plank. This can be a fun way to get in some core and strength work!
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Join a local Gym and commit to Family Workout Night. Yes, hit the gym together at least one night a week! More and more fitness facilities are focusing on group fitness classes geared for the entire family or all levels of fitness. Commit to taking a class together or to playing a recreational sport such as basketball.
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Create, FUN, Mini Fitness Challenges for the family. A little competition can get everyone motivated! Fall Olympics: 3-weeks to accomplish the most steps, lunges, squats, minutes of plank, jump rope minutes, etc. Use your gadgets, such as iphones or fitbits, to help you track your accomplishment. Mini competitions can be a great way to get the whole family moving especially if there is a winning prize, (but bragging rights might just be enough).
4. Download and use a new app together. Fitness Pal or Lose it are both great ways to track your food intake. You can print out your weekly consumption, including calories and sugar intake. Have a 2 week competition to see who can keep their sugar intake under 10grams per serving. 5.
Walk the Dog together. Make a commitment to walking the dog before or after dinner.
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Run, walk, Compete for Charity. Model the value of exercise and of giving back to society by teaming up as a family for a fundraising event. Exercise and the gift of “giving back” are both important things to teach children. Combining exercise with charity is a win, win!
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Commit to trying something NEW! Try a dance class, or a new recreational sport together such as tennis, golf or pickle ball. Register together for lessons.
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Replace (Board) Game Night with Sports Night. All it takes is a little creativity to develop a “Ninja Course”! For example, set up an obstacle course outside that would include first jumping in hoola hoops, followed by bear crawl, followed by one leg hops, etc. You get the idea. Start with a warm up for the entire family and then progress to letting each family member take a turn through the course and see who gets the best time.
9. Crank up the music and GET DOWN! If you are limited on time, put your best tunes on and dance away together! This can be a great bonding time! When kids observe their parents dancing it usually ends in a laughing fit – GREAT AB WORKOUT! Also a great bonding experience!
By incorporating some of these simple, fun and engaging experiences you and your family are your way to establishing healthy habits and active lifestyles that also create great family memories and meaningful bonding experiences. Make family fitness a priority today!
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Crockpot Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup Ingredients: 1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce 1 can white beans 2 cans black beans 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts 2 cans (4 ounces EACH) diced fire-roasted green chiles 1 can (10.5 ounces) diced tomatoes optional
4 teaspoons ground chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro optional 2 cups chicken broth or stock 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened Additional: Pick your favorite add-ins: pepper-jack cheese, sour cream, fresh lime, additional cilantro
1. In a large crockpot (I use a 6-quart crockpot) pour in the green enchilada sauce, drained and rinsed white beans, drained and rinsed black beans, and fat-trimmed boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts. 2. Add the undrained diced fire-roasted green chiles, diced tomatoes (if desired, it’s great with or without them), chili powder, cumin, paprika, about 1 teaspoon salt (I prefer seasoned salt), about 1/4 teaspoon pepper, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, and chicken broth or stock. 3. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3-5 hours or until the chicken easily shreds. 4. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and place in another bowl. Add softened cream cheese (cube into smaller pieces and melt in the microwave) into the crockpot. 5. Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes or until the cream cheese melts completely and is easily stirred into the soup. Briskly whisk to get the cheese completely incorporated. 6. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and then add back into the soup. 7. Serve with desired toppings. I love a big handful of pepper-jack cheese, fat-free sour cream, a wedge of lime, and some cilantro!
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SHOW ME LOVE
By: Deborah Durkin Somehow teach me what love is When it occurs between a woman and a man I have felt it in a mother and child A baby’s soft pink smile, when He sees his mothers image The deep inhale of a mother Swelling her chest so full. I have seen it in master and pet An animals warm brown gaze And total throat to you trust A man’s strongest and sweetest Embrace of his nonhuman friend. I have sensed it between two men An eye to eye handshake no person could break Between two women A smiling glimmer turned giggle At a thought shared simultaneously Is it in the eyes Is that why the eyes burn and sting Lose clear vision When loves pain threatens your heart Show me love I need to see it in your eyes.
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New Video Series Educates Students On Finding Balance “We Have Found Balance” is a locally produced series sponsored by AMSkier Insurance and designed to help kids around the world make better life choices. A new, locally produced video series titled We Have Found Balance has been released to highlight the many issues facing young adults today and open a dialogue between students and adults. The purpose of the series is to help young adults know their voices are being heard and there are resources available to them. Sponsored by AMSkier Insurance, the six-part series features panel discussions from a wide range of experts in the Western Wayne, Wayne Highlands, Forest City Regional and Wallenpaupack school districts, as well as from members of the Chamber of North Poconos Leadership. The experts included teachers, counselors and community organization leaders from these districts. The video series focuses on several issues central to young adults today. These issues include time management, stress and anxiety, social media, drugs and alcohol and planning for the future beyond high school. The project concludes with a segment dedicated to specific programs that young adults can access to receive counseling and support, such as the Student Assistance Program (SAP). Each chapter features interviews with different students discussing these topics, each sharing their experiences and concerns, and followed by a panel of experts analyzing the interviews and providing advice and recommendations for ways students can cope with their issues and resources they can access to get help. The We Have Found Balance project was inspired by the AM Skier Insurance Eat, Sleep, Play webinar. Wayne Memorial Hospital’s long-time Community Health Manager Donna Decker and Wayne Highlands School District Superintendent, Greg Frigoletto and Wayne County D&A Prevention Specialist Mary Paladino, combined their experiences and passion to gather a team of experts to produce this project. This diverse group of community stakeholders got together with one goal in mind; to make something that would resonate with our community’s students and their parents. The videos can be viewed at amskier.co/foundbalance in any order or watched as one video. The webinar that inspired We Have Found Balance as well as links to other informative talk segments can also be found here. About AMSkier Insurance - AMSkier Insurance, based in Hawley, Pa., is the nation’s leading direct insurer of children’s summer camps and a resource for personal and business insurance throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Founded in 1920 by Abe Skier, the company is now in its third generation of Skier family leadership.
Season To Gather By Ron Tussel Autumn is the traditional season of gathering. For the farmer, it is time to bring in those final crops and prepare them for winter. For some it is time to can or prepare for storage those fruits and vegetables that will soon be no longer available fresh, yet through preservation techniques we might enjoy through the next several months of cold.
produce an abundant supply of nuts that are hitting the ground right now. The delicate meat found in these nuts is delicious and can be used in cookies, breads muffins or even salads. Sure it requires some extra work as the shells are small and the yield tiny, but in the end it is worth all that. Black walnuts are also on the drop at this time. These nuts are larger than hickory, and the yield is substantially more. Fresh black walnuts do not taste like their domestic cousin one might purchase in the market. Wild black walnut meat is tender and sweet and very nutty. It too is an excellent compliment to a salad or some baked goodies or even mixed with stuffing for a wild turkey or grouse dinner.
Hunting is long considered one of the gathering techniques and one of the ways to bring home supplies for surviving the Who knew that acorns could winter season. actually be a food item? We see them by the thousands At this time we are able to hunt and harvest Canada geese crushed and ground on area and mourning doves, with our roadways and scattered across walkways and lawns. But young hunters able to score a acorns can indeed be made into few wild ducks for the larder. delicious table treats. Acorns But there are plenty of other contain tannins that cause items available for harvest, that can also lend to the menu things to taste very bitter. With of available goods come snow a little homework one can learn methods to release and reduce and cold. those tannins, and turn the acorn meat into a food item as Our area is home to an was enjoyed by the Pilgrims abundant supply of hickory ling ago. Purged and dried, trees. Shag bark and smooth acorns can be ground into flour bark hickories love to grow that yields bread and pancakes in moist, shaded areas. Both that rival domestic materials.
With a little rain on the ground, another earthy crop begins to make its presence known to the trained eye. Wild mushrooms are the fruit of fungi whose job it is to break down trees left by disease, insects or lightening. There are thousands of varieties of wild mushrooms and some are indeed toxic. One with no knowledge should not partake in the picking! But anyone who has acquired the knowledge to pick a selected few of the edible variety will tell you, there is nothing tastier. Wild mushrooms appear in a tiny window of opportunity, so we use freezing and dehydrating to help store their earthy flavor for months to come. Dehydrated mushrooms can be re-hydrated for a sauce or stew, but can also be ground into powder to double as a thickening agent as it also adds its deep, mushroom flavor condensed by the dehydration. And of course we have the fruits of our hunting endeavors to add to the mix. Canada geese have been available to us along with doves since the beginning of September. Many scoff at the food quality of wild geese, but I beg to differ. Much of how food tastes when it hits the palate is in the way in which it was prepared. With little to no natural fat, wild goose and other meats are easily dried out. Wild geese
can be breasted out, seasoned and grilled to medium doneness with perfection. They must be sliced across the bias of the grain to ensure the most tenderness as one would do with a London broil. Mourning doves are tiny and delicate and it takes a good handful to satisfy a
family for a meal. Their meat however is hearty and tender and well worth the work of preparation. Wild doves or wild goose, topped with gravy of wild mushrooms and nuts are an exemplary way to enjoy what this season of harvest has to offer.
THE 3RD ANNUAL LACKAWAXEN NEIGHBORHOOD PUMPKIN PARTY Saturday, October 27th, 11am - 2pm Trunk-n-Treat! Music, Food, Hayrides, Pumpkin Pickin’ and more! Lackawaxen Village Ballfield, Rt 590 Trunkers contact Michelle Thompson at shellster@ltis.net Vendors contact Bergit Pinkston at 570-685-1477
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A Feast For The Season By: Marianna Quartararo I spend a lot of time in my gardens. Invariably, I am continuously assessing my plantings for providing the essentials for the bird, butterfly, pollinator, reptile and amphibian wildlife I encourage into my yard. Food, water, a place to raise their young, and cover from predators is needed by all. As I work, I find evidence of future generations; empty egg cases, birds’ nests, chewed leaves from insects feeding, etc. At this time of year, I am looking to see if my garden provides food for all inhabitants either preparing to fly to warmer climes or hunker down for a long winters nap. The following are some of my favorites that provide food and shelter for travelers and stay at homes. Rudbeckia (sp.): Commonly called Black-eyed Susan, this member of the sunflower family ranges in height from 2’ to 5’ with a sunny yellow face (some have a red or brown halo) and dark center cone. Most are perennial, some biennial, Easy to grow, butterflies and bees love them! When the center cone dries, the seeds produced are relished by birds. Blooms from July to September. Put several varieties in your garden! Aster sp. (Symphyotrichum): What is autumn without asters. There are approximately 90 recognized species that range in height form 6” to 4’ in shades of blue, red, white, pink and purple. The daisy-like flower provides nectar for pollinators and butterflies when needed later in the season. Asters grow in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil for about 4 weeks. Birds eat the seeds that fall. Solidago: (Goldenrod) Contrary to popular belief, goldenrod DOES NOT cause seasonal allergies, the pollen to too heavy to become windborne. The harbinger of autumn, goldenrod is a native perennial that blends so well with ornamental grasses, asters and other late season flowers. The Black Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) bright yellow flowers are a magnet for all pollinators and butterflies providing a food source as the gardens are winding down. If you have room, plant one of the straight species, otherwise, look for one of the well-behaved cultivars that form a clump rather than spread. Goldenrod is also used medicinally. Viburnum: A large genus of easy to grow shrubs, many native to North America. Viburnums flower in the spring providing an early nectar source for pollinators and hummingbirds. Some species have fragrant flowers in shades of white and cream to pink-flushed or light pink. Many species bear fruit in late summer into autumn colored red, yellow, and blue or black that is devoured by birds through the winter. Leaves can be evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous with most developing beautiful autumn colored leaves for contrast with the berries. Sadly, some varieties may be susceptible to Viburnum Leaf Beetle. Check the Cornel university website for more information about this pest-www.hort.cornel.edu/vlb/index.html. My garden will always have a few of these beautiful shrubs. Cornus sp. : (Dogwood) This genus has 30-60 species of woody plants from groundcover to shrub to small trees. Shrub varieties may have beautiful colored stems that glow against the winter landscape, architectural branch structure such as seen in Cornus alternifolia or the beautiful mottled bark of some dogwood tree species. Flowers may vary from white to pink in a number of forms. Frit follows on many which provides an autumn feast for birds (I presently have a young catbird that is eating the fruit from my Cornus kousa with great delight.) Dogwoods are understory trees/shrubs which can grow in full sun to part to light shade. Dogwoods are also a food plant for several butterfly species, larva and adults. Spruce: (Picea sp.) Spruce, as all evergreens, provides cover for birds during the winter protecting them from cold winds and snow. Birds eat the seeds that are found in the cones. Depending on species, spruce can range from 3’ to 150’. Take a walk around your garden now. Note what is blooming or has borne fruit. Tuck a few of these into your landscape to give our winged friends a helping hand to prepare for the upcoming journey south or a long winter’s nap. ild
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The Lackawaxen Block Party By Michelle Thompson The Lackawaxen Block Party was the brainchild of Scott Furer, owner of The Lackawaxen Inn. He and some very close friends in the community organize and work the entire event. The first block was in 2014 and from the beginning the idea was to raise money to give to someone in need. Each year, permission is granted from the Township Supervisors to close Scenic Drive from the railroad tracks to the Roebling Bridge. The street is filled with a car, bike, and truck show, tricky tray, music, vendors and games of all kind. Some of the typical carnival games include break the bottle, ring toss, and fish pond. Other good ol’ fashion games like egg toss, balloon toss, and hula hoop contest are also present at the block party. One year there was even a live pig catching event! In the past there has been ice carving, pony rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, motorcycle burnouts, dunk tank, etc. Each year the Block Party Committee tries to provide different activities to entice people to attend. Many of our prizes and tricky tray baskets are donated by local residents and nearby businesses. Without this support our block party would not continue to grow and thrive each year. The first Lackawaxen block party “Team Pamela” raised $3005. The daughter of a waitress at The Lackawaxen Inn was diagnosed with a rare disease chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO). The funds donated to her allowed the family to travel out of state for treatment. The second Lackawaxen block party “Team Bugs” raised $4,674.10. A local contractor that was injured in a motorcycle accident was out of work for months, and the funds were donated to him help toward the cost of his medical expenses. The third Lackawaxen block party “Platoon Lackawaxen” raised $5182.50. The funds were donated to the Pike County Disabled and Homeless Veterans. The forth Lackawaxen block party “Care Cabin” raised $6306.50. The funds are being used to construct the food pantry at the township building. At this year’s block party “Care Cabin,” the committee hopes to exceed the amount raised last year. The funds this year will once again be used for the Care Cabin so that “No one in Our Community Goes Hungry”. Over the past five years The Lackawaxen Block Party Committee, with the guidance of Scott Furer, has raised $19,168.10 and donated it to those in need. The Care Cabin, located at 169 Urban Road in Lackawaxen Township, will be a food pantry to help the residents of our township. Checks should be made payable to Growing Lackawaxen with Care Cabin in the memo line.
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