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POSTURE:The Missing Link In TheBeauty-Health Connection – P 9

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Healthy Geezer – P 13

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Pocono Secrets – P 17

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‘HEALTHY’ EATING ON-THE-GOBefore you hit the road on that holiday vacation or businesstrip with a mindset of maintaining a healthy diet regimen,beware! What you “think” you know about healthy foodchoices can hurt you. Eating healthfully can be extrachallenging when you are out and about, whether travelingremotely, in transit from point A to point B, or dining outlocally.

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WAYNE MEMORIAL CERTIFIED ASPRIMARY STROKE CENTERWayne Memorial Hospital is proud to announce it is now officially a certified Primary Stroke Center. Accreditation wasawarded this month by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare andofficially recognized by the Pennsylvania State Department ofHealth. The certification followed a rigorous multi-disciplinaryreview by DNV, a state-approved accrediting organization inPennsylvania.

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IMPROVED HEARING IS ON THE MOVEThe puzzle pieces are fitting together for people who experiencehearing loss, and it’s easier for them to seek care with the help ofa new initiative that is a dream realized for a local audiologist.

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POSTURE – THE MISSING LINK...To some extent, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but thethings we consider beautiful usually share certain characteristics,with symmetry and vitality being chief among them, says CEOBill Schultz.

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ourtowns roots & rhythm

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

WHAT A DILEMMATo 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.

president • publisher • editor in chiefdeborah bailey

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lucille norella, ArtScene

barry & hillary anthony, In the Company of Books

joseph tellish, PhD, Positive Behavior in Children

fred cicetti, The Healthy Geezer

charles curtin, Finance

mark uricheck, Musically Speaking

terry mooney, Reflections of a Prison Inmate

arthur middleton, MD, FAPA, Behavioral Medicine

michael krupa, Finance

terri schlichenmeyer, Book Review

la guzda, Pocono Secrets

arnie milidantri, Classic Cars

bill deaton, Outdoor Ramblings

pike county conservation district, Living Green

amy platko-williams, D.V.M, Ask the Vet

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“To say I’m elated is an understate-ment,” said Jamie Stunkard, theRoots & Rhythm board mem-ber who submitted thegrant. “It’s just a greathonor for the Festivaland the community.”

The ChallengeAmerica program isgeared to offer supportto small and mid-sizeorganizations for proj-ects that extend thereach of the arts tounderserved popula-tions, and accordingto Stunkard, Roots &Rhythm really metthe criteria. “We’rerural, we’re wheel-chair accessible, andwe’re free, so that peo-ple of any incomelevel can attend andenjoy.”

Festival Chairman Brian Fulpagreed—this grant was a natural fit.“When we started Roots & Rhythmwe wanted to combine music andarts and offer it to a community thatmay not have otherwise had the opportu-nity to experience it,” said Fulp, adding “I’mexcited about the grant, but I’m also inspired bythe community that embraced the opportu-nity we offered with Roots & Rhythm and helped usgrow.”

Roots & Rhythm was one of 919 nonprofit organi-zations nationwide to receive a National Endowmentfor the Arts (NEA) Art Works grant this fall. NEAChairman Jane Chu said, “I'm pleased to be able toshare the news of our support through Art Worksincluding the award to Honesdale Roots & RhythmMusic & Arts Festival. The arts foster value, connec-tion, creativity and innovation for the American peo-ple and these recommended grants demonstratethose attributes and affirm that the arts are part ofour everyday lives.”

The Honesdale Roots & RhythmMusic & Arts Festival draws more

than 5,000 people each yearfrom all across Pennsylvania,

New York and New Jersey.The festival unfolds on a

Saturday in June withlocal bands on MainStreet in the morningand, in the afternoon, asolid lineup on the mainstage in Central Park offour or five bands fromaround the country.

Stunkard hopesthis award will opendoors to more funding

opportunities. “We hadto provide a lot ofmaterial to supportour application,” said

Stunkard, “includingthree years of video

clips of the musicians,musician biographies and

several lengthy essays. We alsohad to show our funding structurefor the past and going forward.”

While the NEA grant is sizeable,both Stunkard and Fulp say it’s just a

portion of what’s needed to mount theFestival each year. Roots & Rhythm is possi-

ble largely because of local sponsors. “Roots & Rhythm would not be possible without

the support of our local benefactors,” explainedFulp. “This year, we plan to celebrate our 10-yearhistory and our relationships with our sponsors. Wewant to make Roots & Rhythm bigger and better thanever, and we want them on board.”

The Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & ArtsFestival in 2015 will take place on June 20, 2015 –rain or shine. Mark it on your calendars and checkthe website, www.HonesdaleRootsAndRhythm.com,often for updated information.

It’s being described as “a great 10th anniversary present!” by the organizers of theHonesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival. The Festival was just awardeda $10,000 Challenge America Fast-Track grant from the National Endowment for

the Arts’ Art Works program. It was their first time applying for the honor.

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm

AwardedNEA Grant


winter lights festival winter fun

Above is Ann Street Park, the ice rink and backdrop for Milford’s Winter LightsFestival and the setting for last years’ FIRE & ICE: The Rise & Fall of theNorse Gods. This photo was the inspiration to attract more folks from the

community and surrounding area to our winter wonderland. What follows are someof the events which will take place in one jammed packed weekend.

7th Annual Winter Lights FestivalJanuary 24 & 25, 2015

Experience New Events& More Skate TimeTo the Music of the Roaring 20’s

These major additions will take our guests on apostcard journey to the fun, rollicking, boisterous1920’s as we take advantage of Ann Street Park’swinter setting surrounded by turn of the centuryhouses with an early evening torch light skate ses-sion with music from the period.

When the Session ends at 8PM, the fun is justbeginning. Over in the renovated Boro Hall, next tothe Fire House will be our Olde Time DessertShoppe with local store made pastries, candiesand ice cream specially created for this free eventas we listen and dance to the music of Scott Joplin,Gershwin and decades of jazz greats featuringDVHS Tyler Williams and his “In Your Face BigBand”.

In addition, during this Gatsby-like weekend(1/23-25/15), participating restaurants will create aspecial 20’s drink, entrée and dessert.

WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL: Please Note -Though the Festival covers one weekend, the joyof ice skating, children thru seniors, can be enjoy-ed daily from the time the rink is frozen untilMother Nature welcomes spring from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.

Friday, January 23, 20156:30 PM: The Milford Historical Society, 608 BroadStreet. The Columns will do a spaghetti dinnerand a movie in a speakeasy atmosphere. They willshow Bugsy Malone. A little gem that was madewith kids playing the parts of gangsters. It will befamily friendly. Tickets are $25. $15 for kids.

Saturday, January 24, 201511:00 AM–1:45 PM: The Festival leads off with ourpopular Mac & ‘N Cheese Contest at the DimmickInn, but bowing to popular demand we have alsoadded a Chili Contest for restaurants and locals totry for a First, Second & Third place honors.

2:00 PM: The Festival will open as we did last yearwith a ZUMBA WARM UP followed by severaloriginal short works we call ICE POPs after thepopular musical experience created by the BostonPops to music based on our Festival’s 1920’stheme, with songs and music by Scott Joplin &George Gershwin and a performance by local skat-ing champion Jordan Hartey. During a brief

Intermission the winners of our Mac ‘N Cheese andChili Contest will be announced followed by NinaSimon’s “Sinner Man: RUN TO THE ROCK” inte-grating our skater/actors and unique puppetry ele-ments.

3:00–5:30 PM: After a short break to clear the ice,the rink will officially be open.

6:30–8:00 PM: SKATING by TORCH LIGHT to themusic & songs of the 1920’s.

Opening Torch Light Ceremony

DINNER at Local Participating Restaurants includ-ing a ‘20’s Drink, Entreé & Dessert.

8:00–10:30 PM: Boro Hall/THE OLDE DESSERTSHOPPE w/music featuring DVHS Tyler Williams& “In Your Face Big Band” 100 YEARS OF JAZZ1915-2015. Donations Requested.

Sunday, January 25, 2015 2:00–2:30 PM: ZUMBA WARM UP & ICE SHOW.

2:45–5:00 PM: Ice Rink Open.

3:00–4:00 PM: Boro Hall THE OLDE DESSERTSHOPPE. Tyler Williams & “In Your Face BigBand”. Donations Requested.

5:30–7:30 PM: SKATING BY TORCH LIGHT.

DINNER at Local Participating Restaurants: w/aspecial ‘20’s Drink, Entrée & Dessert.

Winter Lights / Ann Street ParkEvents aimed to enliven Milford

Attracting tourists in the cold sleep of winter

taking you back to another time, another place,

as candles glowed from soft turreted houses and sleigh bells bounced,

announcing friends.


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Cardiologist, chef, and martial artist, Dr.Mike Fenster, author of ‘The Fallacy of theCalorie,’ lists eight medically-based foodfacts to help you correct common dietarydeceptions. This is information that willcompel you to rethink your approach tohealthy eating not only when you travel,but also when you’re preparing everydayfare at home:

1.Diet salad dressings are equally, or more, detrimental.Opting for a salad even with “light” dressing when dining out may not be

the healthiest choice. Whether it is lowcalorie, low fat, or regular salad dressing,it’s often loaded with omega-six polyunsat-urated plant oils—too much of which isassociated with an increased risk of cardio-vascular problems. In fact, consuming toomuch of these salad dressings can be evenmore harmful to your waistline and overallhealth than what you presume to be “lesshealthy” menu items you were trying toavoid with the best of intentions. Whenopting for salad, stick with just a littleolive oil, vinegar, fresh lemon juice ornothing at all.

2.Burgers beat deli meat.Despite conventional thinking,the consumption of fresh redmeat that isn’t over processed has

not been associated with any increased riskof heart disease, cancer, or mortality.Many restaurants today, outside of the fastfood variety, offer freshly ground, qualityburgers—some even use beef that’s organic,grass fed, and pasture raised. In contrast tofresh red meat, the consumption of highlyprocessed meat and meat products like thattypically used in deli sandwiches oftenpresumed to be a healthier option overburgers- has proven to be associated withan increased risk of heart disease, cancer,and mortality. Piling on a few zombifiedvegetables that have marginal nutritionalvalue won’t give the meal much morehealth merit.

3.Diet drinks are tied to disease.The common misconception thatyou can avoid or compensate forpoor food choices with diet drinks

is a double-edged exercise in futility. Infact, studies have shown women who

Before you hit the road on that holiday vacation or business trip with a mindset of maintaining ahealthy diet regimen, beware! What you “think” you know about healthy food choices can hurtyou. Eating healthfully can be extra challenging when you are out and about, whether traveling

remotely, in transit from point A to point B, or dining out locally.

drink more diet drinks are heavier andhave an increased risk of diabetes andheart disease.

4.Under-salted food may be a diet disservice. We season our food so it tastesgood, and a properly seasoned

meal leaves us more satisfied and less like-ly to binge and over-consume. What’smore, adding salt to fresh food onlyaccounts for about 5% of the dailyintake—well within bounds. But, “fresh”is the key word as over 75% of an averageperson’s daily sodium intake comes fromeating highly processed and preparedfoods. Seek out those restaurants that uti-lize fresh ingredients, from produce to pro-teins. In a worst case scenario, stop into amarket and grab some fresh fruit, optimal-ly organically grown, to tide you over.

5.Low cholesterol advertising is a fat trap. Most are surprised to learn thecholesterol consumed in one’s

diet has little or nothing to do with yourblood cholesterol levels. Foods and menuitems promoted as “healthy” because theyare “low in cholesterol” are often loadedwith fat, sugar, or other additives thatcause more harm than a three egg omeletever could.

6.Bars are bogus.Energy bars, protein bars, granolabars, and other so-called healthyeating snacks are often marketed

as an all-natural or otherwise nutritiouschoice. The fact is that many of these barsare highly processed and contain high lev-els of low-nutrient fillers and sweetenerslike high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).Diets high in added sugars, fructose in par-ticular, has been associated with anincreased risk of developing hypertension,obesity, cardiovascular disease, and otherlife-threatening medical conditions. Barsare also often loaded with artificial sweet-eners such as aspartame that’s linked to amyriad of health ailments. The short termenergy boost bars provide is often followedby a “crash” that can cause you to eat yetmore unhealthy bars or other food to getrevved back up.

7.Bagels are the “other” white bread. Many people are aware of theempty calories and the lack of any

nutritional redemption in a slice of whitebread. Commercial breads are the numberone source of sodium in the averageAmerican diet. They also often containsignificant amounts of refined sugar andfat in the form of detrimental omega-sixpolyunsaturated fatty acids. While manyhealth-seekers do already avoid that sliceof white bread for these many unappealingreasons, they may not know a seeminglybenign plain bagel is equivalent to severalslices of white bread…even before theaddition of toppings or fillings.

8.Counting calories is a fallacy.A calorie is measured by turningfood to ash and recording theamount of heat given off. The

caloric content of a food or beverage itemdoesn’t have much to do with how weactually metabolize our food. Addition-ally, calories alone do not accuratelyreflect a food’s nutritional value. Forexample, a 100 calorie soft drink is not thenutritional equivalent of a 100 calorieapple. Healthful eating isn’t about focus-ing on the quantity of calories, but ratherit is about the quality of the consumable.

Whether you are at home or on-the-go,taking even these few considerations intoaccount relative to the quality of the“healthy” food at hand can have a signifi-cantly positive impact on your diet andoverall well-being. Indeed, the food anddrink choices you make when travelingcan put you on the road to good health orresult in a figurative food fatality.

Dr. Mike Fenster, “America’s Culinary Interventionalist,” isa Board Certified Cardiologist, chef, and athlete whosecutting-edge medical expertise and insight, culinary tal-ents, and dedication to fit living convene in his uniquelyintegrative Grassroots Gourmet™ approach to food-bornhealth. His upcoming book, “The Fallacy of The Calorie:Why the Modern Western Diet is Killing Us and How toStop It,” is currently available for pre-order atwww.CardioChef.com.

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Wayne Memorial Hospital is proud to announce it is nowofficially a certified Primary Stroke Center. Accreditationwas awarded this month by Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

Healthcare and officially recognized by the Pennsylvania StateDepartment of Health. The certification followed a rigorous multi-disciplinary review by DNV, a state-approved accrediting organi-zation in Pennsylvania.

Wayne Memorial Certified As

Primary

Stroke Center

“For patients and our community,this certification means that a suspectedor actual stroke patient can be assuredof excellent and expedient care close tohome,” said James Pettinato, RN, direc-tor of Patient Care Services. “In theworld of strokes, time is of the essence.Every minute lost is brain tissue lost.”

To achieve certification, WayneMemorial Hospital augmented elementsalready in place with the followingactions:

• Created an Acute Care Stroke Team, which can be activated within 15 minutes.

• Implemented Tele-stroke technology, which connects a patient with a board-certified neurologist via inter-active video-conferencing in real time.

• Streamlined diagnostic procedures for stroke patients, including the ability to obtain and interpret a CT image of the brain within 45 minutes.

Wayne Memorial Hospital’sEmergency Department medical staffhas always had the ability to administerthe only FDA approved clot busting

drug, tissue plasminogen activator(tPA), when it is medically appropriate.With Tele-stroke, the determination canbe made much more quickly.

“We have had numerous meetingswith local ambulance crews over thelast several months,” said Pettinato, “tofurther integrate the care of a suspectedstroke patient. With this certification,we anticipate improved patient out-comes. Patients will not have to go fur-ther afield for care and in most cases,we can provide the care they needimmediately.”

“This certification is an accomplish-ment worth trumpeting,” added CEODavid L. Hoff, “Our EmergencyDepartment staff, Imaging Department,Laboratory Services, and Nursing allplayed a part in helping us reach thisgoal. Community Health and PublicRelations also helped us educate thecommunity about our stroke servicesand about stroke in general. The fasterone receives care, the greater the possi-bilities for a positive outcome.”

The certification effort was led byMichele Churney, RN. The certificationis valid for three years.

Patrick Pugliese, MD, medical director of the Emergency Department and Michele Churney, RN,manager, hold the official certificate declaring Wayne Memorial Hospital a Primary Stroke Center.They are standing in front of the hospital’s Tele-stroke equipment, which offers 24/7 interactivevideo conferencing with off-site neurologists.

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Posture— the Missing Link in the Beauty-Health Connection

4 Ways It Affects Appearance & FunctionalityMore than 116 million Americans, or athird of the population, suffer from chronic

pain at some point in their lives.That’s according to a recent report from the Institute of

Medicine. Chronic pain means that a sufferer has anywherefrom 30 to 60 days of lasting pain, and this massive problemis estimated to cost Americans $635 billion dollars. Formany, treatment and/or prevention is out of reach; however, areliable and easy way to prevent chronic pain is to maintaingood posture.

A strong, well-functioning core is crucial fortraining and optimal health.

The bulk of a body’s mass is located at and around one’score, including the trunk and pelvis region. Today’s fitnessfanatics firmly grasp the importance of a healthy core.Surprisingly, however, much of the health-conscious popula-tion today is muscle-centric and does not fully appreciate theimportance of posture, even though proper posture facilitatescore strengthening, especially while exercising.

Using passive therapy to continuouslyimprove posture.

To feel and look your best, it’s important to maintain goodposture throughout the day, but that’s difficult, especially forsedentary people. Neurologists at Rush University MedicalCenter say passive therapy can be even more effective thanactive therapy. Posture-enhancing apparel such as MyLign byAlignMed, worn by professional athletes including NBA play-er, Dwight Howard, offer neurologic biofeedback that con-stantly remind the skeleton and muscles to self-correct.AlignMed founder Shultz says the shirts are not compressionshirts, which squeeze the body and are primarily worn foraesthetics. “The shirts map muscles in the same way as kine-sio tape – used to reduce inflammation, relax muscles, andenhance performance – assists world-class athletes,” he says.

About Bill SchultzBill Schultz is the president and founder of AlignMed, the evidence-basedapparel company that offers the Align Posture range of products (Postureshirt,MyLign and S3) used by many of today’s top professional athletes, includingHouston Rockets center, Dwight Howard. Schultz recently received a Certificateof Special Congressional Recognition for “outstanding and invaluable service”through AlignMed. The company is home of the breakthrough alignment/pos-ture shirt that is designed to map the muscle of the wearer’s torso and posteriorregion, which gently yet continually aligns the body. The shirts can be worn24/7 and are appropriate for all manner of physical activity – or inactivity,including sleeping.

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To some extent, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the things we con-sider beautiful usually share certain char-

acteristics, with symmetry and vitality beingchief among them, says CEO Bill Schultz.

“The human body is an excellent example,” says Schultz,president of posture innovator, AlignMed,www.alignmed.com, and recent recipient of a specialCongressional Recognition certificate for his contributions.“The people we view as physically attractive are usuallyhealthy and symmetrical in appearance. That’s not a coin-

cidence; postural symmetry and good health go hand inhand.”

Good posture – holding the head, shoulders, andtrunk in perfect alignment – creates balance, whichallows our many physiological systems to function

optimally, Schultz says. When we habitually sit,stand, or walk in a less than a fully aligned posi-tion, muscles stretch or contract to accommodate.This can result in chronic imbalances that canlead to pain. Studies dating back to the 19thCentury also suggest our posture affects mood,energy, and self-confidence, all of which affecthow attractive we appear to others.

“You don’t see supermodels, A-list actors,or the rest of the ‘beautiful people’ slouchedover as they strut down the runway or red car-pet,” Schultz notes.

“Think about the importance of postureamong the most challenging sports; for trackrunners, ballerinas and gymnasts, optimal pos-ture is essential,” says Schultz, who exploresfour ways in which posture is part of the beau-

ty-health connection.

It’s not just sitting for hours on endthat’s bad for you; it’s how one sits.

The dangers of sitting have garnered plenty of atten-tion in recent years, especially since we have become a

society of sitters. Sitting for long periods comes withmany health risks, including obesity and cardiovascular dis-ease. But sitting with less than perfect posture – most fre-quently, sitting with the head and shoulders in a forwardposition over a desk — can cause significant neck pain, whichinvolves muscles and nerves from the neck down. Properposture can prevent neck and spinal damage.

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The puzzle pieces are fitting together

for people who experience hearingloss and it’s easier

for them to seek care with the help of a new initiative

that is a dream realized for a local

audiologist.

Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Mobile HearingSolutions bus hit the road this past July. The mobileunit is a fully equipped audiology clinic on wheelsand is the brainchild of Dr. Robert Gwyn, AUD, ofWayne Memorial Hospital’s Audiology Department.“With this unit, we can provide comprehensive carefor people five years old to 105 through testing thehearing, administering diagnostic fittings, providingscreenings, and educating the public on hearing lossprevention and management,” he said. “We are alsoable to screen the hearing of infants and very youngchildren as well.”

There was a strong need for such a unit locally. A2013 Community Health Needs Assessment forWayne and Pike Counties identified improved audi-ology services as beneficial for the area. As a result,Wayne Memorial took action and developed thisunique service.

The colorful 35-foot customized motor home fea-tures a sound treated room to assure testing accuracyand the finest hearing aid fitting equipment in theindustry. “We didn’t sacrifice quality; we justimproved accessibility,” said Dr. Gwyn. “We providethe same level of services we feature in our state ofthe art Main Street clinic.”

The unit serves residents who live in Wayne, Pikeand Lackawanna Counties and is stationed primarilyat Wayne Memorial Health System sites inCarbondale, Hamlin, and Lords Valley. This pastsummer and fall, the mobile unit has traveled to theWayne County Fair, Ladore Lodge, facilities in theHemlock Farms community, various senior centers,and health fairs. “Our goal is to settle into a moreroutine schedule in conjunction with our physicianoffices,” said Dr. Gwyn. “We believe that hearinghealth care begins with your primary care physi-cian.”

The overall goal of the mobile audiology programis based on the acronym EPIC: Education,Prevention, Identification, and Correction. “There area lot of misconceptions about hearing and hearingloss,” said Dr. Gwyn. “Patients have difficulty sepa-rating fact from fiction, and that is the reason educa-tion will play a large role in our mobile program.”

According to Jim Hockenbury, Director ofAncillary Services for Wayne Memorial HealthSystem, the mobile unit offered educational andscreening services at last year’s Wayne County Fair,screening approximately 300 people.

Dr. Gwyn sees a number of patients who’ve suf-fered from noise induced hearing loss. “We servicepatients who are still active on farms and in industry,patients that experience excessive noise on a regularbasis.” Hearing loss caused by noise is preventable,and it’s important for people to realize the need forhearing protection. Through more access to hearingscreenings and dissemination of patient information,Wayne Memorial Hearing Solutions hopes to makean impact.

Many patients who experience hearing loss havefeelings of disconnect from family and friends. Thelogo design on the unit depicts various puzzlepieces. “It follows the theme of connectivity,” saidDr. Gwyn. “We want to connect patients to life againthrough sound.” Today’s technology enables patientsto connect wirelessly to televisions, radios and tele-phones to improve hearing in difficult listening envi-ronments. According to Dr. Gwyn, the mobile unitwill serve to connect patients to better hearing.

A mobile unit is something Dr. Gwyn was interest-ed in thirty years ago. While attending college inIthaca, New York, Dr. Gwyn was impressed with themobile unit there. “This unit traveled all over theworld in industrial and community settings. I wasinspired by this and always hoped to implement asimilar service.” Eventually, all the pieces fell intoplace. In 1986, Dr. Gwyn began the Wayne MemorialHearing Solutions audiology department from thehospital’s third floor. Several moves later, he landedin the Main Street clinic where the program hasexisted for the past six years. Now with the MobileHearing Solutions, Dr. Gwyn can continue offeringthese services in multiple locations throughout threecounties.

Tentative future plans for the mobile unit includeproviding industrial screenings at manufacturingsites and bringing the unit to local schools to offereducational programs and screenings.

In recent years, considerable attention has been paid to “Baby Boomers,” focusing on the fact that they are now “Young-Old” adults, asdefined by gerontologists. According to Wikipedia, Baby Boomers is a term that refers to individuals who were born between the years1946 and 1964. They were frequently described as a special generation and, as described in Wikipedia, were the “wealthiest, most

active, and most physically fit generation up to that time.” It is estimated that seventy-six million American children were born between theyears 1946 and 1964. The “Boomers,” as they were often referred to, were associated with cultural change during the era of the VietnamWar and Civil Rights. In 2013, the Boomers reached retirement age (age 67) facing a new reality; they were older and had the prospec-tive of living longer than their parents’ generation.

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health if she lost weight. For a period of time, shedid focus on her diet in addition to exercising with afellow teacher who had also retired. However, overthe course of the next several years, she lost interestin working part time and began to spend more timeat home, alone. She did not exercise and did notpay attention to her diet. When she dropped out ofsight completely, her neighbors grew concerned. Oneof her sons called her and after speaking to JT cameto see her. Her son felt that his mother’s physicaland emotional health had deteriorated.

She was subsequently seen by her primary caredoctor who found her blood pressure to be so elevat-ed that she was hospitalized. During the course ofthe hospitalization, she was seen in consultation bya psychiatrist who started her on an antidepressant.

She was prescribed Lexapro or escitalopram,which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.Celexa or citalopram and Zoloft or sertraline areother antidepressants in this class. After dischargefrom the hospital, JT met with her two sons whoencouraged her to sell her home and move to a sen-ior citizen residential community. JT did think aboutit but resisted and began seeing a therapist. With thebenefits of therapy, she recognized that lonelinesscontributed to her depression. Therapy helped herto see that she had not recognized the impact ofbeing independent and that she had to take controlof her life again.

She decided to resume part-time work to improveher financial situation and to reconnect with people.She also recognized the importance of having a com-panion and decided to adopt a dog. She did so aftercarefully considering the responsibility of having tocare for a pet. She began to pay attention to her dietand increased her physical exercise by taking longwalks with her dog. While the antidepressant helpedinitially, she wanted to see how she felt without it.Her psychiatrist tapered and eventually discontinuedit.

JT continues in therapy and feels that she is doingwell. Her blood pressure has come under control,and with the loss of weight, her primary care doctor

Gerontologists classify “old age” or “lateadulthood” as the beginning of the nextlife cycle, which starts at the age of 65.Previously, this was the age that wasvirtually synonymous with retire-ment, but this is no longer thecase. Advertisements from awide variety of sources aboundextolling the virtues of growingold and the premise that beingold is young again. ManyBoomers did retire, but livinglonger and sometimes not hav-ing enough retirement moneycaused some to return to thework force. There are manytelevision advertisements thatfocus on saving more to adapt toa new life expectancy.

According to the U.S. Bureau ofCensus, in 2012 the percentage ofadults over the age of 65 was 13.7percent of the population. It is esti-mated that this number will climb to 20percent of the population by 2050.Further, it is now estimated that individualswho reach the age of 65 have a statistical likelihoodof living 18.8 years longer. This breaks down to 17.3years for males and 20 years for females. It is alsoestimated that individuals who are over the age of85, as a population, who were estimated to be a pop-ulation of 5.5 million in 2010, will increase to 6.6million in 2020.

Aging is a biological process at the cellular level,which ultimately results in the physical changes thatare generally associated with getting older; graying ofthe hair, decrease in bone density, and the effects onsenses such as vision and hearing. Aging is alsoassociated with neurological changes, which canaffect memory and the ability to learn and retain newinformation. CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography)allows clinicians to see if there is a change in thesize of the brain. For some, aging of the brain can

By Arthur Middleton, M.D., FAPA

lead to dementia, which is actually notuncommon with respect to disability in

individuals aged 56 and older.According to a standard psychiatric

text: Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsisof Psychiatry by B.J. Sadock,M.D., V.A. Sadock, M.D. and P.Ruiz, M.D., the authors cite sta-tistics that in this populationapproximately 5 percent havesevere dementia and 15 per-cent have mild dementia.With the understanding thatwe are living longer but can-not stop the eventual declineof our body systems, is thereany reason to be optimisticabout growing older? The fol-

lowing fictional clinical vignetteis presented to highlight the

experience of aging.JT is a 68-year-old widow. She is a

retired school teacher. While sheworked as a teacher for over 40 years

and has a pension, she is struggling tomake ends meet financially. Despite the addi-

tional income from Social Security, she still dealswith the stresses of her financial situation eachmonth. Her husband died three years ago followinga long battle with cancer. His illness depleted theirsavings as some medical bills were not coveredentirely by insurance. JT has two adult sons whoeach live in a different state. While her childrenkeep in touch, they have not visited her since thedeath of her husband.

At one point, JT worked part time after she retiredat the age of 65. She was busy and had a full sched-ule, which included exercise, as she had alwaysstruggled with her weight. Weighing 250 pounds andfive feet five inches in height, she had many discus-sions with her primary care doctor in regard to obe-sity. She did not like this term but recognized thatshe was overweight and could probably improve her

When Old isYoung Again

High levels of hs-CRP:

Consistently predict new coro-nary events in patients who’vehad a heart attack.

Are linked to lower survivalrates of heart attack victims.

May increase the risk that anartery will reclose after it’s beenopened by balloon angioplasty.

Seem to predict recurrentevents in patients with periph-eral arterial disease.

However, the connection betweenhigh CRP levels and heart attackrisk is not completely understood.There is evidence that suggestsinflammation is involved in athero-sclerosis—hardening of the arteries.It’s possible that an infection mightcause atherosclerosis.

There’s a theory that inflammationcontributes to heart disease byworking with cholesterol that isdeposited in the plaques on blood-vessel walls. Inflammation maydamage the plaques, allowing tinyportions to break off into the blood-stream. These small fragments canlodge in small blood vessels in theheart or brain, causing a heart attackor stroke.

The CRP test is ordered wheninflammation is risky, such as aftersurgery. Because CRP levels dropwhen inflammation abates, the test

is ordered to determine whethertreatment of an inflammatorydisease is working.

In addition, CRP tests areused to monitor the healingof wounds, organ trans-plants, and burns.

If you would like to ask a question,write to [email protected].

All Rights Reserved © 2014 by FredCicetti

C-reactive protein (CRP)is made by the liver.Elevated CRP in your

blood indicates that you haveinflammation or a bacterialinfection. CRP levels do notalways change with a viralinfection.

The CRP in a healthy person isusually less than 10 milligrams perliter (mg/L). Most infections andinflammations produce CRP levelsmore than 100 mg/L.

CRP is a general test that mayindicate a variety of ailmentsincluding rheumatoid arthritis,pneumonia, cancer, tuberculosis,appendicitis, bacterial meningitis,inflammatory bowel disease, andurinary tract infection.

The test is used to monitorpatients. CRP tests don’t diagnose aspecific disease; they warn thatmore testing may be required.

There is a high-sensitivity versionof the CRP test (hs-CRP) that is usedto assess the risk for heart prob-lems. It measures CRP between 0.5and 10 mg/L. The results of thistest were what you saw on thereport of your blood evaluation.

Most studies show that heart-attack risk rises with hs-CRP levels.If the level is lower than 1.0 mg/L,the risk is low. There’s an averagerisk for between 1.0 and 3.0 mg/L.A level higher than 3.0 mg/L,indicates a high risk.

Some studieshave found that,if your hs-CRPlevel is in theupper third,your risk istwice that ofsomeonewhose level isin the lowerthird.

that indicated that having a dog isassociated with improvement in car-diovascular health as well as longevi-ty. The evidence is based on a studyby Erica Friedmann, which demon-strated that patients discharged from acoronary care unit were more likely tobe alive one year after discharge ifthey owned a pet. Dog ownership hasalso been associated with a decreasein stress and in particular the stress ofloneliness. The author describes theresponsibilities of owning a dog andin particular the need to walk a dog.This and other responsibilities actual-ly led to more socialization. Con-sidering the statistics from the U.S.Census Bureau (2010) that almost halfof older women aged 75 and greater(47%) live alone, pet ownership is animportant consideration.

In summary, growing old is not tobe feared. Increasingly, it apparentthat this is a phase of life that shouldbe enjoyed. Advertisers have discov-ered that the baby boomers, now the65+ generation, are not to be ignored.No longer are commercials directed toonly the young. We see commercialsthat extol the benefits of growingolder, living longer, and stayinghealthier. The elimination of mentaldistress, which can be caused by liv-ing alone, as an example, can help toensure the ability to live life to thefullest. Most importantly, while age isa factor with respect to physical andemotional health, it is not an obstacleto our ability to live and enjoy what alonger life has to offer.

The following references are provided for theinformed consumer:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC): The State of Aging & Health in America2013http://www.cdc.gov/features/agingandhealth/state_of_aging_and_health_in_america_2013.pdfAmerican Psychiatric Association: Seniorshttp://www.psychiatry.org/mental-health/peo-ple/seniors

NIH – National Institute on Aging: Can WePrevent Aging?http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/can-we-prevent-aging

Dr. Middleton is a diplomateof the American Board ofPsychiatry & Neurology,and a Life Fellow of theAmerican PsychiatricAssociation. He received

his undergraduate trainingat New York University and

an MD degree from RutgersMedical School. Dr. Middleton completed hispsychiatric residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital &Medical Center, in NYC. He is on the honorarymedical staff (retired) of Hackensack UniversityMedical Center in NJ, where he is also ChairmanEmeritus of the Department of Psychiatry &Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Middleton has been onthe voluntary teaching faculty of Mount SinaiSchool of Medicine and Brown Medical School.He is currently a Clinical Associate Professor inthe Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers NewJersey Medical School. Dr. Middleton is retiredas an Associate in the Department of Psychiatryin the Geisinger Health System formerly practic-ing at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Centerin Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Middletonlives in Dingmans Ferry, PA, and Manhattan, NY.


has been able to reduce her anti-hypertensive medication. She hasbeen able to recognize the importanceof controlling the direction of her life,and most importantly recognizes thatat 68, she “really isn’t that old.” JTwas happy to tell her sons that she hasgone on a date with a man, also a wid-ower that she met when she was walk-ing her dog. “I feel young again,” shetold her sons.

This fictional clinical vignette high-lights several issues that are oftenexperienced by adults as they age.According to the US Census Bureau,National Center for Health Statisticsand Bureau of labor statistics, 11.3million or 29% of the population, livealone. This breaks down to 8.1 mil-lion women and 3.2 million men.While living alone does not in itselfcause depression, loneliness is anissue that is faced by a significant por-tion of the older population.

In a New York Times article byJudith Graham titled: The High Priceof Loneliness (June 18, 2012), theauthor writes about a study that wasconducted by Geriatricians at theUniversity of California, SanFrancisco. The study focused on“meaningful connections” with othersand concluded that there are physicaland psychological consequences ofloneliness that is experienced by someolder adults. The article alsodescribes the stress of loneliness andsocial isolation leading to changes inboth immune and inflammatoryprocesses.

The Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) has focused on theState of Aging and Health in America2013; identifying “2020 targets” whichwere viewed as key to aging well.Proper leisure time and physical activ-ity, eliminating obesity and smoking,taking medication for hypertension,and colorectal cancer screening havebeen identified as “Goals for HealthyPeople.” The report also identifiedmental distress that may be a functionof loss or distress caused by limita-tions in daily activities as a result ofmedical illness; arthritis as an exam-ple. According to the CDC, olderadults who do not experience mentaldistress are more likely to be non-smokers, to eat at least five fruits orvegetables daily, and participate inmoderate-to-vigorous physical activityduring the average week. The reportemphasizes that good physical healthis key to well-being in a populationthat is living longer. The report alsostrives to alert health care providersthat it is important to recognize thatthe treatment of older adults is notsimply to treat disease. By focusingon the areas of concern, it is possibleto improve the quality of life of olderadults.

In another New York Times article:Life With A Dog: You Meet People, byJane E. Brody (April 7, 2014), theauthor talks about being a widow andloneliness. The article cites studies

c-reactive protein wellness

Q.The report on the blood tests for myannual physical included “C-ReactiveProtein, Cardiac.” What is this?

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reflections from inside

My Story My family began in an upper class suburb of

Philadelphia, you know, where we mingled with kidswhose parents drove Rolls Royces. Blue collar and whitecollar did very well financially, many working in centercity. We had what I see now as a very safe neighborhood.People left their doors unlocked and their keys in theircars. Every household had the latest electronics and noone did without. Yet I could be in a ghetto neighborhoodwithin minutes.

When I was around thirteen, the Catholic school Iattended rented a roller rink three times a year, and thewhole school went. Even the nuns skated. PictureWhoopi Goldberg on skates. It was like a dance, so thebig moment was at the end when they turned the lightsdown, all wondering who was going to end up withwhom. I was painfully shy, and I was not good on skatesat all, but I did have a couple of guys I hung out with.They appreciated my mechanical abilities, and I fixedtheir skates and bicycles. Guys would get rowdy whilehaving a party and someone would rip their front dooroff. They’d call me to fix it. One time a big kid felldown the staircase of this high dollar antique home,knocking all of the spindles off on his way down. I resetand glued them back on, including all the splinters. Iwas a hero of sorts.

These guys would hit the skating floor, and everybodyloved what they were able to do. I was determined tomimic everything they had, the girls, the popularity, thefancy skates, and the cool moves. I chased behind themaround the rink, buying the cheapest skates I couldafford and putting the coolest wheels on them. Little bylittle, I became as good as them, and to this day I’mknown as “The Skating Guy.”

What changed my outlook on people was when Ibecame a “break skater,” which is break dancing onroller skates. Music then was changing into this Hip Hopthat was just being born. Kids like me couldn’t live with-out it. What kids listen to now was just the beginningand we were all over it. We had one of the most power-ful skate clubs in the area. Competition at the skatingrink on Saturday was the thing to do. The more youcould do on that floor, the cooler you were and the moreyou fit in. The best place to learn what we needed toknow in this field was in the ghetto. It was rhythm.

My parents found out that I was hanging around inter-racial people and were livid. So, one of my biggest pun-ishments was not being allowed to go to the skating rink,although it was the safest place to be. We didn’t drink,or do drugs. It was all about the music and the moves.But in my family, anything we kids enjoyed was withheldas a form of punishment for the slightest infraction.

That’s how it started. I decided to get even with mymother for taking away my skating. Even though I was

a straight “A” student, she would always find ways topunish me. So I decided, instead of standing across thestreet in the morning at the bus stop watching the toughkids laugh and act out, I would join them. She alreadythought I was doing it anyway, so in the mind of ateenager, I thought I was getting even. It was aimedtowards her. Six out of six kids in my family did exactlythe same thing. Now I’ve traded the basically well-adjusted, non-using ghetto kids for the rabble-rousingrich kids.

Miraculously, I graduated from high school. I lived foreverything that felt good, listening to good music, skating,and someone to love me. So I was married at the age ofeighteen and had our first child within a year, working inrestaurants and the skating rink to support my family.

A hard worker, I did it all. I worked and I skated andmanaged to fit it all in. I thought I could budget this life.But it didn’t take long for it to start falling apart.

This is where the bowling ball dropped. Nothing feltbetter to me than to feel wanted. Out of the many thingsthat I experimented with to feel good, I’d found the win-ner. I supplied the party. Everywhere I brought the partywith me. I became a DJ.

It appeared from the outside my life looked great. Ihad the wife, the kids, the car, musical talent; I could jamskate. I could fix everything, your car, plumbing, electric.I was the ultimate repair guy, as well as the party guy, areal crowd pleaser. To support this image, I had to drive,and driving impaired was part of the deal. Eventually, Iended up doing multiple stints in jail, ironically not forthe DUI arrests, but for not paying the fines.

Eventually, I was incarcerated in a very urban jailwhere people hung out like they did as gangs in thestreet. They were tight and they were tough. Within thefirst week, myself and my cellie were sent to the laundryby the unit officer to get cleaning bleach. (Nobody drankit back then). Several hardcore inmates were the laundryroom dudes. They were all over the place, and directedus to the back corner where there was a fifty-five gallondrum of bleach with a pump that you could fill the jugswith, which we did.

We turned around to leave and all these guys suddenlyappeared in our path. They said point blank, “We’regonna rape you.” There were five of them. The guy Iwas with was like a librarian. He was more likely to bebeat up than anyone in the jail. I looked over and he washiding under a barrel. I knew I was screwed.

Now I’m ready to defend myself to the death, gearingfor the fight of my life, when my cellie blurts out “Satan, Irebuke you in the name of Jesus!” Everyone seemed tofreeze at that moment. No one moved; no one evenbreathed. Then I heard one of the gang members say,“Ah, forget them, man. We don’t want no trouble withany Jesus!” As they all walked away, I heard some ofthem mumbling stuff like, “My grandmother would killme if she knew I messed with Jesus!” We took our bleachand made a run for it.

(To be continued)

“The Skating Guy”– Part I

Reflections of a Prison InmateBy Terry Mooney

The following story is told by an articulate, energetic inmate who has embraced the programsat the Pike County Correctional Facility as he has embraced the many adventures in his life,with enthusiasm.

NOT SN W!


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New York, which is touted as the snowiestlarge city in the U.S., averaging 94 inches ofsnow a year. I suppose this “fact” is basedsolely on averages, though, since the highestsnowfall ever recorded in a one year periodwas 1224 inches in Mount Rainier,Washington, between 2/19/71 and 2/18/72.(That’s 102 FEET!).

I wonder if that was considered a blizzard(not of the DQ variety). A blizzard occurswhen you can’t see for 1/4 mile, the winds arealways 35 miles an hour or more, and thestorm lasts at least 3 hours. If any of theseconditions are less, it is only a snowstorm.Sorry kids. School is open.

Oh, and here’s a peculiar fact. People buymore cakes, cookies, and candies than anyother food when a blizzard is in the forecast. Idon’t remember any blizzards giving me asweet tooth. I do, however, remember many asnowman building frenzy being followed byhot cocoa. Yummm.

The largest snowman on record was built inBethel, Maine, in 2008. It was 122 feet 1 inchtall and weighed 13,000,000 pounds. Theeyes were 5-foot wreaths. The biggest snow-man I ever made with my kids was 8 feet talland had elk antlers instead of a hat. Wenamed him Garrett.

That’s it for fun facts about snowflakes andsnow, except for one last thing. Did you knowyou can make ice cream from snow? Try oneof the recipes listed on this page.

Now go, play, build a snow porcupine, andeat lots of snow ice cream. It’s going to be along winter.

References: www.environmentalgraffiti.com, www.environmentteam.com, weather.thefuntimesguide.comchemistry.about.com/od/snowsnowflakes/a/snowicecream

Mariann Oswald has been the Director ofBusiness Management at the PoconoEnvironmental Education Center since 2009.She is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson

University and Upsala College, a mother of 3,grandmother of 4, and truly believes “life is

good.” [email protected], 570-828-2310 x224, www.peec.org

And, did you know:Around 12% of the Earth’s land surface is

covered in permanent snow and ice. That’s80% of all fresh water on earth.

And, to keep the fluff from fading away, eachyear an average of 105 snow-producing stormsaffect the continental United States alone. Atypical storm will have a snow-producing life-time of two to five days and will bring snow toportions of several states.

Also, the average snowflake falls at a speedof 3.1 miles per hour. (5 kilometers) So, howmany snowflakes fall in one square mile in oneday. Beats me. They might know in Rochester,

–By Mariann Oswald

Winter’s coming… okay, so winteris here. Anyway, I thought itwould be fun to give you a few

“fun facts” about snow. So, I googled“snow fun facts,” and you’ll never guesswhat popped up. Really, you’ll neverguess. So here they are, the top ten“fun facts” about snow… or not.

The name porcupine means ‘one who risesup in anger.’

They are prickly creatures, each one withmore than 30,000 needle-like quills on theirback, sides and tail.

And the list went on. While I find porcu-pines very interesting, as did my curiousBrittany Spaniel, Ace, (once… only once), itwas not the bright white fluff of winter that Iso earnestly sought. Really Google, what doesthis have to do with snow???

But, I did NOT give up. I continued mysearch and, voila!, fun facts about snowflakesand snow.

Did you know that Chionophobia is a fear ofsnow. I’m not a chionophobic, per se, butmight be considered an auto-chionophobic,that being a scaredy-cat while driving in thesnow.

It is common knowledge that all snowflakeshave six sides, says one article. I have readarticles, though, which state that there areoccasional flakes of the three or eight sidedvariety, all started by a tiny particle of dirtfloating around in the atmosphere, some grow-ing as big as 15 inches across and 8 inchesthick!.

Snow is actually colorless. What little sun-light is absorbed by snow is absorbed uniform-ly over the wavelengths of visible light thusgiving snow its white appearance. All veryscientific, but, sometimes it can make it lookblue, too. Whatever. It is pretty to look at.

An average snowflake is made up of 180 bil-lion molecules of water. That’s a bazillionquintillion of molecules.

Winter Activities/Wellness

Snow Ice Cream

Recipes

This is a classic recipe that works reallywell because the sweetened condensed

milk is thick and helps hold quickly melting snow together.

1 gallon or big bowl of clean snow (if you like, you can put the bowl outdoors to collect it as it falls)

1 14-oz can of sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix the ingredients together and eat the snow ice cream. Yummy!

1 gallon or big bowl full of snow 1 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup cream or milk

Again, just mix the ingredients together and enjoy.

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Financial servicesfirms have devised anumber of differentmethods to calculatesuch risk tolerance.They usually makepotential clients fillout a risk tolerancequestionnaire, whichconsists of the ques-tions in the green boxto the left in some formor another.

Your particularanswers to these ques-tions should provideinsight as to how riskyyou would like yourportfolio and the pre-ferred asset allocation.However, yourresponses should notbe followed blindly.You may need to divedeeper and reallyexamine your personalcircumstances to deter-mine your financialgoals. It may even bebest to consult a pro-fessional who couldoffer his or her expert-ise and impartiality. Afinancial expert maynot be that hard to find

here in Northeastern Pennsyl-vania because asit has been said countless times in this column“local advice is often best.”

The Honesdale National Bank and its employees do not renderlegal, tax, or accounting advice. Accordingly, you and your attor-neys and accountants are ultimately responsible for determiningthe legal, tax, and accounting consequences of any suggestionsoffered herein. Furthermore, all decisions regarding financial, tax,and estate planning will ultimately rest with you and your legal,tax, and accounting advisors. Any description pertaining to feder-al taxation contained herein is not intended or written to be used,and cannot be used by you or any other person, for the purpose ofavoiding any penalties that may be imposed by the InternalRevenue Code. This disclosure is made in accordance with therules of Treasury Department Circular 230 governing standards ofpractice before the Internal Revenue Service.

income selection them-selves. For every high-flying stock like Tesla,there is a JCPenney. Ifthe portfolio is wellrounded, it is expectedto grow during all sortsof market conditions.

A coordinateddiverse asset allocationstrategy for a portfoliostrives to achieve a tar-geted rate of returntaking into account thelevel of risk theinvestor is comfortabletaking on. While notnecessarily true for all,general investmentprinciples provide thatas an investor ages hisor her portfolio’s assetallocation should shiftmore conservative,focusing on generatingincome as opposed todeveloping underlyingvalue. It is normallyadvised that when aninvestor is youngerand saving for retire-ment that he or she beaggressive with theirinvestments in order togrow the portfolio. Additionally, dialing down the risk as retire-ment approaches is considered wise becauseonce retired, the portfolio will no longer haveconsistent money contributed to it, and as aresult, it will need to guard against potential

market volatility. Yet, there is no one correct “asset allocation” for all, and one of the

most important factors in determining how a portfolio should be constructed is

the amount of risk the investor is cur-rently comfortable undertaking.

Defining personal risk tolerancerelies on the individual’s invest-

ment goals and his or her per-sonality.

money risk tolerance


Charles Curtin, JD, LLM – Trust Officer, The Honesdale National Bank

Risky

BusinessIn my more youthful days, I was a risk

taker. I would drive a little too fast, jumpfrom my deck into the snow bank below,

scale fences just to see if I could. Typicaljuvenile male behavior. Today, I am older(perhaps wiser), and I rarely take risks; if Ido they are rather banal, like choosing towear my tan summer suit past Labor Day.Age and circumstance have altered my tol-erance for risk. It has even affected myinvestment decisions. At this stage of mylife, my portfolio requires a different set ofrisk parameters than say fifteen years agowhen I was single and had a little bit morehair on the top of my head.

Any long time reader of this column willknow the importance of having a diversifiedportfolio consisting of stock and fixed incomeinvestments. In fact, studies show that morethan 93% of a portfolio return is determinedby asset allocation – the proportion of various

asset classes in a portfolio. This simply means that a properly diversified portfo-

lio is the primary factor to generating solid investment return, not the

individual stock or fixed

Risk Tolerance Q’s to Ask Yourself:

Are you a risk taker? Yes or No.

When do you expect to start withdrawing from your investment account?

How would you react to a 30%decrease in the market?

Sell or Hold?

List projected income sourcesother than this investment

account (i.e., Social Security,Pensions, etc.)

What is your experience level ininvesting?

Would you rather lower returnsand safety or higher returns with

bigger risk of loss in value?


pocono secrets did you know?

Pristine natural beauty, outdoor adventure, quirky historicalcontributions, literary significance, mixed with some of thenicest people you’ll ever meet, are what makes the Pocono

Mountains an exciting destination to visit and to live. –By LA Guzda

French onionsoup this side ofthe Seine! Therustic charm isinviting. Themenu is versatile,and you will notbe disappointed ifyou order theinsane BlueCheese burger thatlooks to defyphysics in anattempt to biteinto it. Servings

are large and delicious. The specialsare always a great choice. I love to gowith friends so we can share severalitems. The service is friendly andextremely accommodating.

The Frogtown Inn, located on 390 inCanadensis, is one of the most charminginns of the Pocono Mountains. Thespecialty here is all things crab. Thebisque is out of this world as are thecrab cakes. But that doesn’t mean thatthe steak isn’t a tender, flavorful choiceas well. You can enjoy the main diningroom for special occasions or the cozi-ness of the Pub for a more relaxed expe-rience. Either one will provide a deli-cious dining experience.

If you are looking for eye-popping,over-the-top sized portions with good,simple food, then you need to eat atLaurel’s Hometown Café on Main Streetin Honesdale. There are no frills, noth-ing fancy, just good food at reasonableprices, served with a smile.

Another of my favorites is RowlandCafé. They serve one of the best pizzasin the area. Laura is back assuming thechef detail once again. Her soups arealways a treat. Her salads are a meal.And, the specials are always deliciousand a great value. Rowland Café is alsoBYOB.

So, with all the great outdoor winteractivities – skiing, snowshoeing, iceskating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, andmore, make sure you enjoy some goodeating at one of the many great restau-rants. Eat Local. Play Local. Supportyour friends and neighbors.

Visit www.PoconoSecrets.com for past articles. Do youhave a Pocono Secret to share? Send an email to:[email protected]

FoodieFAVS

There aresome trulygreat

eateries on ourarea. (I havereferenced sev-eral in past arti-cles. I invite you to visitwww.PoconoSecrets.com toperuse the archives.) So now thatthe holidays have passed, it’simportant to support our localbusinesses. Here are some of myfavorites…

The Fairview Lake Café, located onRoute 390 just outside of Hawley, iscozy and boasts large portions that fea-ture seasonal offerings. The choices areboth basic and creative. I have lovedevery meal I have eaten here from Rackof Lamb to Salmon. The salads are bigand make for a meal in itself. It isBYOB, but there is a nominal corkagefee of $2 per person. The service is veryfriendly and professional. They makeyou feel at home and are skilled in pro-viding an exceptional eating experience.My only negative comment is that it isdifficult to get a table at the last minuteon a weekend, usually in the summer.If you haven’t been here, then you aremissing something very special in yourown backyard.

The Grotto at the Zaloom House inMilford is another excellent restaurantthat allows you to BYOB. From tapas toroasted chicken to stuffed sea bass, TheGrotto provides sumptuous meals withinteresting combinations. They featureseasonal offerings, as well as vegetarian,vegan, and gluten free. Their freshlybaked desserts are divine and that aloneis worth a visit! The flourless chocolatetorte is my favorite. This historic houseis charming, and the service is warmand friendly.

Pinehurst Country Lodge in Greeley isnot BYOB, but they have the best

100 ArticlesIn times past they glued paper to paper, and

rolled them up together into one roll (1). Atthis day the Bookbinder bindeth books whilst

he wipeth (2), over papers steept in gum water,and then foldeth them together (3), beateth with ahammer (4), then stitcheth them up (5), presseth

them in a press (6), which hath two screws (7), glueth them on the back,cutteth off the edges with a round knife (8), and at last covereth themwith parchment or leather (9), then maketh them handsome and settethon clasps (10)

– The Book-Binder Orbis Sensualium Pitus 1810

The fine art of Bookbinding is fading quickly from sight in our hurried, high tech world.Bookbinders’ associations report that the declined interest in bookbinding only adds tothe already serious shortage of skilled fine hand bookbinders worldwide. In the UnitedStates, there are less than 350 fine hand bookbinders.

The reason for binding the pages of a book are, quite simply, tokeep them together in their proper order and to protect them.Bindings that fail to protect books may be seen anywhere booksare found. Covers will be loose or off completely, leathers will becrumbling to dust. Nearly all librarians complain that they haveto be continually repairing books and not after 100 years butmerely 5 to 10 years. It is no exaggeration to say that 90% ofbooks bound in leather during the last 30 years will need rebind-ing or some restoration during the next 30 years. One factor of decaying bindings, bothold and new, is the bad conditions under which books are often kept.

The basic construction of a book is still made up of a series of folded papers called sig-natures contained between two outer boards whose outer surfaces are covered. Earlybindings exhibit all the same construction elements that characterize bindings of today.Many books become damaged through years of neglect or have deteriorated over time.These books may be restored to achieve, as close to possible, the original look of thebook. Whether the collection is of financial or sentimental value or both, it is recom-mended that you do not attempt your own repairs (this includes duct tape people) as thiscan cause further damage.

The craft of fine bookbinding dates back to the early monastic orders of the MiddleAges. Monks developed their binding skills to protect their painstaking hand producedmanuscripts. Since then, bookbinding, simple yet infinitely complex, has not changed.There are nearly 300 individual steps from start to finish, each one leads to the next. Ifan error is made anywhere along the process, a fine bookbinder will go back to step oneand begin anew. It is this type of old-world bookbinding that continues today at BlueDog Bindery by Barry L. Anthony, fine hand bookbinder.

Barry’s specialty is book restoration. His binding process islabor intensive and is hands on from start to finish. He restoresbooks using the same hand methods that have been used for cen-turies. He believes that true restorations are not simply a repairbut a reconstruction. He follows the important archival princi-ples of strengthening the basic construction of the book andretaining as much as possible of the original material. His eyefor detail and hand craftsmanship, while often taking consider-

able time and effort, produces restored books that give years of satisfaction and retaintheir sentimental as well as collectible value.

For more information: contact Barry at Blue Bog Bindery, Books & Prints at Pear Alley,220 Broad Street, Milford, PA . Wednesday through Sunday, or by phone 570-296-4777.

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As a footnote, this article (edited for this edition) originally appeared in the Connections Magazine August 2006,it was our first article. We’ve come full circle with this, our 100th article. It has been a pleasure keeping you Inthe Company of Books.

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“Firebird” By Misty Copeland

Illustrated by Christopher MyersReviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer

You can’t. Doesn’t it make you mad to hear thosewords? Of course, you can – maybe just not now.Someday, you can drive a car, for example. Years

from today, you can vote for President. Not now, but later,you can live where you want, eat what you want, do whatyou want with no “can’t” at all.

But then there are times when you hear “you can’t” and it makesyou sad. In the new book, “Firebird” by Misty Copeland, illustrat-ed by Christopher Myers, a young girl learns to replace the word“can’t” with one that strengthens.

Once, there was a little girl who loved to watch ballet, but sheknew she was nothing like the dancer on the stage. Yes, she lovedto dance, but the ballerina was so much better, and the little girlwas told that she’d never be like that.

The ballerina leaped and spun and bent. Her legs stretched likethe New York skyline, which was something the girl couldn’t do.“I could never hope to leap the space between,” she said, and thatmade her “heavy” and heartsick.

But then, the most amazing thing happened! The ballerinacame to the girl to tell her a story of a dancing child who wantedto fly among the stars, a child who wanted to soar, but she saw“can’t” because there were few other dancers like her.

Still, the dancing child bent and dipped at the barre, and leapedlike her heart told her to. She spread her wings, changed her slip-pers, and practiced arabesque. The ballet positions were like “stairsteps to the sky,” and she never listened to can’t.

The ballerina promised the girl that, if she believed, there wouldcome a day when she would be just like the dancing child. Shewould “become a swan… a firebird for sure.” She would be lightand beautiful. Maybe she’d even dance on stage with the ballerina,jumping to the stars, and showing ballerinas not yet born thatdreams come true and can’t can’t hold them on the ground.

I liked “Firebird” well enough the first time I ran through it.With their bold colors and scrapbook-mosaic edges, I was especial-ly pleased with the illustrations by Christopher Myers, but therewas something about the narrative that I felt I’d missed…

The second time around, there it was: the font between the char-acters is different, as if there’s a conversation on each page.

Now that you know that, you’ll be able to easier understand howauthor Misty Copeland tells her story – and, once you read herafterword, you’ll see that it really is her story. Copeland explainshow she was that self-conscious girl once, and how she wants “toexpand the idea of beauty and art” with this book.

That’s surely accomplished, but my recommendation would beto read through this tale once before you read it aloud, just so youknow how it’s set up. Do that, and “Firebird” will be a story yourchild can’t help but love.

Barry L. & Hillary J. Anthony • www.booksandbookbinding.com • Visit us on facebook!Books & Prints at Pear Alley, Milford, PA • Blue Dog Bindery, Milford, PA

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THE BABADOOK

This new indie Australian filmfrom Jennifer Kent offers a thoughtful creepinessand a story that openly suggests that plenty of what we call hor-ror is just the awfulness of life that we won’t face. Daily life is astrain for single-mom Amelia (Essie Davis): She’s perpetuallyexhausted, frustrated, and even angered by her hyperactive son,Sam (Noah Wiseman). Sam is needy, disruptive, and prone to bothflights of fancy and bouts of violence. Things go from bad to worsewhen Sam grows convinced that a monster known as “thebabadook” is coming for them both.

But the dark heart of the story isn’t a winged monster whomight or might not exist, but the destructive, co-dependent rela-tionship between mother and son. Each loves, fears, and hates theother, and as the babadook (or the fear of it) imprisons them togeth-er in a gloomy old house, increasingly horrible things manifest.

Kent has a restrained hand in the director’s chair; this is a filmwith no silly jump-out scares and virtually no blood or gore. Thepace is slower, and the vibe reminiscent of such classics asRosemary’s Baby, where the line between monster and madnessremains ambiguous.

THEOVERNIGHTERS

North Dakota’s oil and gasfields have made the small prairiehamlet of Williston a modern-day boomtown.But as thousands of workers — mostly men from the South andthe West — pour in, hoping to snag high-paying manual-labor jobs,there’s nowhere to house them. Thus, Jay Reinke, a local pastor,institutes a program to put the “overnighters” up in the church, tothe discomfort of neighbors and church members.

That sounds vaguely heartwarming, but Jesse Moss’ documen-tary instead casts light on deep cracks in the American Dream, aswell as the disconnect between how we see ourselves and how wereally are. Moss profiles a few of the workers — stories that beginin hardship, and are briefly buoyed by hope, before ending badly.But the workers are a feint — the heart of The Overnighters is pas-tor Reinke. His story, gradually revealed as the battle against thetown chips away at his cheery, calm exterior, is a shattering jour-ney into the soul.

Most accounts of the energy industry focus on environmentalcosts or economic benefits, rather than its effect on a community.The Overnighters uncovers nothing that didn’t exist before or waslying dormant, but it took the boom to bring such desperation, ugli-ness, and heartbreak to the surface.

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never heard of the place, and it doesn’t surprise me. MRG’s only neighbor is Sugarbush, a moderate

sized resort. Both are tucked away and more of achallenge to get to than other mountains. Both sharesome similarity in terrain, but that’s about it. WhereSugarbush is modern, makes snow, and grooms itstrails, Mad River is throwback; it relies solely onMother Nature for its snow and only grooms its easi-est slopes. Just as it’s loved or hated for its snow-board policy, MRG is hailed or condemned for its trailconditions….and that’s what draws us back year afteryear.

We fully know that we could show up to 7” of freshpowder or encounter rock hard ice and patches ofbare ground, but for $3.50 we’ll take a gamble. Moreoften than not, things work our way. With an openwoods policy and plenty of gladed terrain, undoubt-edly most of us take to the trees for exploration asmuch as technical skiing. Slipping into a sketchychute, we dodge spruce and birch trees throughuntracked snow and discover a frozen waterfall. Herewe take a break and examine the cascade of ice beforemaking out way back to a thin, winding trail thatopens up to a steep bowl littered with moguls. Afterthat, we breeze back to the bottom and jump in linefor the Single Chair again.

Not everyone in our group has the desire to gocrashing through the branches. Ages range fromyoung adults to retirees, and ability levels go fromnovice to expert, but regardless, we all find somethingthere we like. Depending on the route taken down, askier can meander back and forth across the mountainseveral times and take upward of a half-an-hour tomake their way down, witnessing spectacular sceneryon the descent. No matter what, by 3 p.m., most of usare spent. We’ll head back to our hotel, get ready fordinner, and compare stories about the day beforeplanning out what to tackle the next day. In a fewdays, we’ll be back on the Pocono slopes spinning outtales, and undoubtedly someone new will be tellingus they want to go on the next trip.

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It’s the last Tuesday in January. A dozen or so skiers from Pennsyl-vania are waiting for a lift ride to the top of a mountain in centralVermont. Its trails twist and turn through trees and remain mostlymarked in moguls. One by one, they embark on an uphill voyage ona relic of yesteryear, the last single chair ski lift in the lower 48 states.For some, it’s their first ride, others are veterans, but whichever is thecase, in a few moments they’ll reach the top and ski Mad River Glen.

A decade ago, I was living in Vermont and wasworking in the ski industry. Through numeroussources, I had access to a lot of free and low-cost ski-ing, some of which were restricted but a lot were opento everyone, just not well advertised. Occasionally,my friends from Pennsylvania would come up andwe’d make use of whatever deals we could. Such wasthe case in 2006 when two of my buddies came upand we took advantage of the “Roll Back the ClockDay” at Mad River Glen, a day when tickets are just$3.50.

The autumn following that first trip, I moved back toNEPA, but the lure of cheap skiing and the lore of thatinaugural adventure (which also took us to Jay Peakand Okemo) prompted us to go back and bring others.In addition to the deal at Mad River Glen, we pickedup some vouchers for Killington and Mount Snow byattending the screening of the annual Warren Millerfilm at the Broome Co. Forum in Binghamton. Wejourneyed north, skied, and told more folks. This hasperpetuated itself now for ten years. Our numbershave grown from three to over twenty, and through theyears, we’ve tacked on days at twelve Vermont resortsplus others in Massachusetts and New York. Whereelse we ski is largely determined by what discountswe can find, but Mad River Glen is always on theagenda and remains the focus of the trip.

MRG is something of an anachronism. Amidst theever-expanding, state-of-the-art, full-service, all-ameni-ties included style of resorts that cater to every possi-ble whim of the vacationing snow sports enthusiast, itstands as the last bastion of bare bones, no frills, take-it-as-it-is skiing in all of the Northeast. It, along withAlta and Deer Valley (both in Utah), remain as theonly resorts in the US that do not allow snowboarding,and thus is both praised and resented for that fact.Unique as well, it is owned by a Co-Op, not a privatefirm or a megalithic resort company, and it spendsvery little on marketing, letting its supporters do mostof the advertising simply by plastering it’s iconic redand white “Mad River Glen: Ski It If You Can” bumperstickers on cars, trucks, road signs, or whatever. I’vemet many seasoned skiers through the years that have

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producing an impressive 320 hp. As such, Ford wasclearly able to keep up with the big dogs on the road. Infact, according to reports, the 390 cid equipped Mustangcould achieve 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds with a top speedof 115 mph.

Additional features and changes introduced in the 1967Ford Mustang were:

Side body scoops painted to match the color of the car.In the past, the Mustang’s side scoops were chrome platedin design. The new scoops more closely resembled realintakes than in previous model years.

The front end redesign made for a more muscular look-ing Mustang. Gone were the three gills that appearednext to the headlights on the 1965 and 1966 Mustang. Thegrille was also changed, made larger and now featuringvertical and horizontal bars that worked their way outfrom the galloping horse in all four directions.

The rear was redesigned to look bulkier and more per-formance-oriented. For the first time, the Mustang’s reartail lights were larger and concave in design. In the past,the Mustang’s rear had been convex and basic. As for the2+2 Mustang fastback model, its roofline now ran all theway to the rear trunk lid. A special ribbed rear panelwith chrome bezels could be ordered by fastback ownersseeking a customized look.

Additional options for the 1967 Mustang included a GTpackage that featured driving lamps, side stripes, and adual exhaust. You could also order a hood with dualrecesses as optional equipment.

The convertible Mustangs featured two glass panes,which made up the rear window. Gone was the plasticconvertible window of the past.

1967 was the last year F-O-R-D block lettering appearedacross the front edge of classic Mustangs. This featurewould not return until 1974. It was also the last Mustangto feature the 289 Hi-Po Engine.

Of the approximately 472,000 1967 Mustangs manufac-tured, 45,000 were convertibles. The prices on averagewere $2,461.00 for a Standard Coupe, $2,692.00 for aStandard Fastback, and $2,898.00 for a StandardConvertible. Various engines were offered starting with amild 200 cu in 120 hp six cylinder (Engine Code U) upto 390 cu in 320 hp V8 (Engine Code S).

Featured CarThis month’s featured car is an original numbers

matching 1967 Ford Mustang convertible with only11,000 actual miles, purchased by Dick Furst in 2013.Dick located the car on eBay, negotiated a deal, and has

The peak for car shows and cruises for the Northeastern part of the United States is from Maythrough October. After this time, car enthusiasts ready and store their cars for a long winter’snap, as well as prepare to cope with various degrees of separation anxiety. There are always

exceptions to the rule, like the guys who wear shorts in November in Northeast PA, so some carenthusiasts refuse to let the calendar dictate their enjoyment of cruising in their special ride. TheJanuary featured car is a beautiful Springtime Yellow 1967 Ford Mustang convertible owned by DickFurst. The car is an 11,000 mile original numbers matching beauty, instantly recognizable by genera-tions of car people. Wherever this Mustang cruises, it leaves a wake of smiles and is the catalyst ofendless conversations that usually start with, “I remember!” Let’s sit back and once again take amoment to remember.

BackgroundIntroduced in direct competition with the VW and

ever increasing Japanese import car niche, the FordMotor Company introduced the Mustang model as a1964 1/2 model. The car was conceived by Lee Iacocca,the then assistant General Manager and often called theFather of the Mustang. He led a talented design andengineering team, including Chief Engineer Don Frey,and designers Joe Oros, L. David Ash, Gale Haldermanand John Foster, that completed the production designin just eighteen months. Its design was driven by agiven set of five goals: it would seat four, have bucketseats and a floor mounted shifter, weigh less than 2,500pounds, be no more than 180 inches in length, sell forless than $2,500.00, and have multiple power, comfort,and luxury options. The car was targeted to appeal towomen, but needed to be desired by the male popula-tion as well. It was an instant marketing success forFord, and they haven’t stopped yet!

The original development cost was greatly reducedsince the original Mustang used chassis, suspension,and drive-train components derived from the FordFalcon and Fairlane models. It used a unitized plat-form-type frame from the 1964 Falcon and welded box-section side rails, including welded cross-members.Although most of the mechanical parts were from theFalcon, the Mustang’s body was completely different,sporting a shorter wheelbase, wider track, lower seatingposition and, lower overall height. The “torque box,” anindustry first, was an innovative structural system thatgreatly stiffened the Mustang’s construction and provid-ed better handling. The car’s shipping weight, approxi-mately 2,570 pounds with the straight six-cylinderengine, was also similar to the Falcon. The fullyequipped V8 model weighed approximately 3,000pounds.

After three great years (1964-1966) of market success,Ford, facing serious pressure from its competitors(Pontiac’s Firebird, Mercury’s Cougar, Plymouth’sBarracuda and Chevrolet’s Camaro), needed to make theMustang more powerful and muscular. It respondedwith Mustang’s first major redesign in 1967. Althoughthe wheelbase remained the same at 108 inches, thelength of the vehicle was increased by two inches,resulting in 183.6 inches from front to back. The caralso featured a front-suspension track that was widenedby 2.5 inches. The increased body size allowed Ford toput their first big-block engine in a Mustang. Thisoptional 390-cubic-inch 6.4L V-8 motor was capable of

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been smiling ever since. He is the third owner of theMustang and has been able to research and create adetailed pedigree, including a certified Elite Marti Report,for this outstanding original. The Mustang’s SpringtimeYellow, black convertible top, and black bucket seat interi-or are the most preferred and rare color combination. Thecar sports the “original” hub caps and much appreciatedupdated radial tires. A full console with the floor mount-ed automatic shifter is fitted between the bucket seats.The car’s factory power top and glass backlite give Dickquick access to the sun. Equipped with a mild 289 cu inV8 coupled to a C4 three speed automatic transmission,the car is both reliable and capable of spinning its tires.The great thing about Dick’s Mustang is it’s not a “TrailerQueen.” You are just as likely to see it parked outside ofHamlin’s McDonald’s on any given sunny morning (ahangout for Dick and friends) as you are a local show orcruise. The car is an outstanding example of a great origi-nal survivor, with a great pedigree and a great future.

OwnerThe car’s owner, Dick Furst, is a retired Long Island

New York Title Insurance businessman who has been afulltime resident of Lake Ariel PA since 2000. The factthat Dick tracked down and purchased this beautiful 1967Mustang was not a random act of someone buying an oldcar. According to Dick, owning the Mustang is somewhatof a family tradition. Just married and living on LongIsland, New York, the first new car they purchased was a1967 Mustang. It served as the family car faithfully formany years, occasionally surpassing station wagon capaci-ties when as many as eight to nine neighborhood kidswere picked up and dropped off at a wide variety of activ-ities. After years of dedicated family service, the familyMustang was given to a neighbor’s daughter.

He rekindled his Mustang tradition when he purchasedthis original 1967 beauty. Richard’s son, Michael, is doinghis part in keeping the family tradition alive as well, hav-ing just completed the restoration of a 1966 fastbackMustang. Dick has been active in a number of local carshows and cruises and collected his first two trophies dur-ing the 2014 season. He is quick with a smile, a supporterof local charity events, and eager to share his knowledgeand love for Mustangs. If you happen to see a 1967Springtime Yellow, black convertible top and black bucketseat interior Mustang at car shows with a guy wearingshorts sitting next to it smiling, stop and say hi to Dick,one of the car hobby’s characters!

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exposed to Ebola virus in theUnited States is very low as theanimal would have to come intocontact with blood and body fluidsof a symptomatic person sick withEbola.

Can my pet’s body, fur, or pawsspread Ebola to a person?

We do not yet know whether ornot a pet’s body, paws, or fur canpick up and spread Ebola to peopleor other animals. It is important tokeep people and animals awayfrom blood or body fluids of a per-son with symptoms of Ebola infec-tion.

What if there is a pet in thehome of an Ebola patient?

CDC recommends that publichealth officials in collaborationwith a veterinarian evaluate thepet’s risk of exposure to the virus(close contact or exposure to bloodor body fluids of an Ebola patient).Based on this evaluation as well as

the specific situation, local and state human and animalhealth officials will determine how the pet should be han-dled.

Can I get my dog or cat tested for Ebola?There would not be any reason to test a dog or cat for

Ebola if there was no exposure to a person infected withEbola. Currently, routine testing for Ebola is not availablefor pets.

What are the requirements for bringing pets or otheranimals into the United States from West Africa?CDC regulations require that dogs and cats imported intothe United States be healthy. Dogs must be vaccinatedagainst rabies before arrival into the United States.Monkeys and African rodents are not allowed to be import-ed as pets under any circumstances. Each state and U.S.Territory has its own rules for pet ownership and importa-tion, and these rules may be different from federal regula-tions. Airlines may have additional requirements.

Can monkeys spread Ebola?Yes, monkeys are at risk for Ebola. Symptoms of Ebola

infection in monkeys include fever, decreased appetite,and sudden death. Monkeys should not be allowed to have contact with anyone who may have Ebola. Healthy monkeys already living in the United States and without expo-sure to a person infected with Ebola are not at risk for spreading Ebola.

Can bats spread Ebola?Fruit bats in Africa are considered to be

a natural reservoir for Ebola. Bats in North America are not known to carry Ebola, and so CDC considers the risk of an Ebola outbreak from bats occurring in the United States to be very low.However, bats are known to carry rabies and other diseaseshere in the United States. To reduce the risk of diseasetransmission, never attempt to touch a bat, living or dead.

Where can I find more information about Ebola and petdogs and cats?

CDC is currently working with the U.S. Department ofAgriculture, the American Veterinary Medical Association,and many other partners to develop additional guidancefor the U.S. pet population. Additional information andguidance will be posted at dvm360.com and avma.org assoon as it becomes available.

Sources:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAmerican Veterinary Medical Association

–Amy Platko-Williams, D.V.M

Dr. Platko is one of the four full time veterarians at Cherry Ridge

Veterinary Clinic in Honesdale.

Send your questions to Dr. Platko, c/o Connections Magazine,

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FEAR IS HIGH, BUT RISK ISMINIMAL> The relative risk of exposure tothe Ebola virus in the U.S. isextremely low, as there have beenonly a small number of isolatedhuman cases and no known ani-mal cases to date.

> Although Ebola is a zoonoticdisease, there has not been evi-dence of its transmission tohumans from dogs. According tothe Centers for Disease Controland Preven-tion (CDC), it is noteven known if dogs are capable ofcontracting and then transmittingthe disease.

> Risk is highest for healthcareproviders caring for Ebolapatients and the family and friends in close contact withEbola patients because they may come in contact with theblood or body fluids of sick patients. People also canbecome sick with Ebola after coming in contact withinfected wildlife. CDC says, for example, in Africa, Ebolamay spread as a result of handling bushmeat (wild animalshunted for food) and contact with infected bats. The virusalso can be spread through contact with objects (likeclothes, bedding, needles, syringes/sharps or medicalequipment) that have been contaminated with the virus orwith infected animals.

Brief history of Ebola virus:Ebola was first discovered in 1976 near the EbolaRiver in what is now the Democratic Republic of the

Congo. The CDC says since then, outbreaks of Ebolaamong humans have appeared sporadically in Africa.

All cases of human illness or death from Ebola haveoccurred in Africa (with the exception of several labo-

ratory contamination cases in England and Russia) untilthe recent travel-associated case involving the now lateThomas Eric Duncan who exhibited symptoms after arriv-ing in Dallas from Liberia. A healthcare worker who caredfor Duncan in Dallas and a nurse’s aid in Spain who caredfor two Ebola patients from West Africa have subsequentlycontracted the virus and are receiving treatment.

CDC protocol for rare cases of pet exposure tothe Ebola virus:

The CDC recommends that if a pet is in the home of anEbola patient, veterinarians, in collaboration with publichealth officials, should evaluate the pet’s risk of exposure(close contact and exposure to blood or body fluids of anEbola patient). Appropriate measures, such as closelymonitoring the exposed pet while using necessary precau-tions, should be taken based on that evaluation.

Q&A: Ebola Risk with PetsCan dogs get infected or sick with Ebola?At this time, there have been no reports of dogs or cats

becoming sick with Ebola or of being able to spread Ebolato people or other animals. Even in areas in Africa whereEbola is present, there have been no reports of dogs andcats becoming sick with Ebola. There is limited evidencethat dogs become infected with Ebola virus, but there is noevidence that they develop disease.

Here in the United States, are our dogs and cats at riskof becoming sick with Ebola?

The risk of an Ebola outbreak affecting multiple peoplein the United States is very low. Therefore, the risk to petsis also very low, as they would have to come into contactwith blood and body fluids of a person with Ebola. Evenin areas in Africa where Ebola is present, there have beenno reports of dogs and cats becoming sick with Ebola.

Can I get Ebola from my dog or cat?At this time, there have been no reports of dogs or cats

becoming sick with Ebola or of being able to spread Ebolato people or animals. The chances of a dog or cat being

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JAN. 3Ecozone Discovery Room!1–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Climbinto a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a batcave & dig in a fossil pit. Explore theindoor discovery room & enjoy hands-on exhibits. No registration required.Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 3Salute to Vienna7:30–10 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center,Scranton. Celebrate the New Year withan all-star cast of European singers,dancers & full orchestra featuring thePhilly POPS. Features upliftingmelodies from famous operettas, polkas& Strauss waltzes. Info: 570-344-1111or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org orwww.SalutetoVienna.com.

JAN. 3The Dirk Quinn Band8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.Urban funk & pyrotechnic guitargrooves. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

JAN. 3The McCartney Years — From Europe8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. A note-for-note faithful recre-ation of a mid-1970s Paul McCartneyconcert. Info: 570-325-0249 ormauchchunkoperahouse.com.

JAN. 3, 4, 9S.O.P.S. One Act WinnersShawnee Playhouse, Shawnee OnDelaware. The five One Act Winners ofthe 2013 Shawnee Original PlaywrightSeries (S.O.P.S.) are presented togetherat each performance. Variety of playsinclude comedy & drama with some-thing for everyone. Some content is formature audiences. Info: 570-421-5093or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

JAN. 4Christmas Bird Count8 a.m. It’s the National AudubonSociety’s 115th annual Count. If you’rea beginner, you’ll pair up with a moreexperienced birder. Free. Pre-registra-tion required. Info & registration: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 4Cross Country Skiing1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info & registra-tion: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 7Tastes of Wayne CountyFiesta On Main, Honesdale. Supportthe Wayne County Historical Societywhile enjoying a fabulous meal pickedfrom a great menu. Info: 570-352-3700.

JAN. 7The Philadelphia StoryNoon & 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater,Tunkhannock. Starring Cary Grant,Katharine Hepburn & James Stewart.Purchase tickets at www.dietrichthe-ater.com or the ticket booth. Info: 570-996-1500.

JAN. 9Refuse the Conformity — The Living Room Series8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

JAN. 9Comedy Night at Cocoon CoffeeHouse8:30–10 p.m. Cocoon Coffee House,Hawley. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

January 10–January 19

JAN. 10Cross Country Skiing9 a.m.–11 a.m. Pocono EnvironmentalEducation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info & registration: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 10“Kettle Creek Winter Go OutsideDay”10 a.m.–Noon. Monroe CountyEnvironmental Education Center,Bartonsville. Program for the wholefamily in conjunction with GetOutdoors PA. Explore the trails at KCmarveling at nature’s resilience evenon a cold Jan. day. Dress to go outside.Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

JAN. 10The Cooperage Farmers’ Market11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Cooperage, Hones-dale. Fresh produce, meats, breads,baked goods, candy, mustards, jellies,mushroom logs, soaps & teas from pro-ducer-only vendors located within 50miles of Honesdale. Pick up a farm-to-table meal at The Market Café. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

JAN. 10Sherman Independent Rock Serieswith 32 Pints6 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.Also with Socio Path Anatomy, All In,

Ongoing Events

DAILYPublic Art DisplaysNature’s Grace, Dime Bank & WayneBank, Wayne Memorial Hospital,Harvey Insurance, Honesdale. &Pocono Lake Region Chamber ofCommerce, Hawley. Wayne CountyArts Alliance artists display their workmonthly.

TUESDAYSBingoAmerican Legion Post 311, Hawley.Doors open 10:30 a.m., games begin atNoon. Info: [email protected].

FRIDAYSLive Music Friday8–11 p.m. Glass — wine. bar. kitchen.at Ledges Hotel, Hawley. No covercharge. Info: [email protected] or570-226-1337.

SATURDAYSWinter Farmers Market8 a.m.–Noon. Sherman Theater,Stroudsburg. Monroe Farmers Marketoffers preserved goods, jams & jellies,baked goods, maple syrup, farm fresheggs & produce (while available). Info: 570-595-2321.

SATURDAYSFREE Tastings and Demos11 a.m.–1 p.m. Mill Market, in theHawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Info: [email protected] or 570-390-4440.

SATURDAYSGlassworks Demonstration11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. B. Madigan, Hawley.See glass stretched & made into beauti-ful items, including watching the glassworked, learning how glass is made &what creates the colors. Info: 570-561-3629.

SATURDAYSLive Piano Music at The Settlers Inn6–9:30 p.m. The Settlers Inn, Hawley.Live music & farm-to-table cuisine, &an award-winning wine list. Info: 570-226-2993 or www.thesettlersinn.com.

SATURDAYSLive Music at Barley Creek8–11 p.m. Barley Creek BrewingCompany, Tannersville. The PoconoMountains’ Original Brewpub. Greatfood & handcrafted beer brewed on-site. Free brewery tours daily at 12:30p.m. No cover charge. Info: 570-629-9399.

THROUGH FEB. 864th Annual Pike County Arts andCrafts ExhibitThe ARTery Gallery, Milford. Exhibit-ing the fine arts & crafts of more than 50regional artist members of PCAC withmany original handmade crafts for hol-iday shoppers: jewelry, pottery, textiles,wood craft, cards, prints & lots of origi-nal paintings & photography.Reception, Dec. 13, 4–8 p.m.Info: 570-409-1234 or www.arterygallerymilford.com.


JAN. 1New Year’s DinnerNoon. Grace Episcopal Church ParishHall, Honesdale. Delicious, traditionalNew Year’s dinner of pork, sauerkraut,potatoes, veggies & dessert. No charge;free-will offering gladly accepted. Info: 570-253-2760.

JAN. 1–4Creches From Around the World9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Shawnee Inn andGolf Resort, Shawnee on Delaware.Over 100 small or large tableaus ofMary, Joseph & others around the cribof Jesus in the stable at Bethlehem.Free admission; donations may bemade to Hands-On Disaster Relief.Info: 800-742-9633

JAN. 1–4Gingerbread DiningSkytop Lodge, Skytop. Become a gin-gerbread person & have dinner in a life-sized gingerbread house. Experience aprivate dining event like never before &make this Christmas one to never for-get. Info & reservations: 570-595-8985.

JAN. 2Open Mic Night at Cocoon7–9 p.m. Cocoon Coffee House,Hawley. Sign-up begins 6:30 p.m.Performers get 2 songs or 7 minutes. Orcome to watch & listen. All welcome.Free. Info: [email protected] or570-226-6130.

JAN. 3Cross Country Skiing9–11 a.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Learnthe basics of cross country skiing &practice on an old logging road loop.You decide how many loops to ski.Skis, poles & boots provided. Registerwith shoe size to guarantee a spot. Info& registration: 570-828-2319 orwww.peec.org.

JAN. 3Vintage Costume Jewelry Show9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sparta Avenue Stage,Sparta, NJ. Vintage dazzling necklaces,

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Wayne MemorialHospital Auxilary 74thAnnual Mistletow BallJAN. 175:30–11 p.m. The Waterfront atEhrhardt’s, Tafton. “Pink Tie Affair”features prizes for most creative tie

& most creative accessory & offers 10 special raffle items. Proceedsgo toward purchase of a mobile telecom van equipped with mam-mography & ultrasound systems. Info: 570-226-9750.

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Alone with Us, Ear Ecstasy & more.Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

JAN. 10The Suitcase Junket8–10 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.Songs from a campfire junkyard, deliv-ered with wild abandon. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

JAN. 10Comedy Variety Show8–10:30 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center,Scranton. Cocktail hour, 7 p.m.Boisterous laughter & hilarious come-dians in a cabaret-style comedy club.Info: 570-344-1111 or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org.

JAN. 10, 11, 16, 17, 18S.O.P.S. One Act WinnersShawnee Playhouse, Shawnee OnDelaware. See description at Jan. 3.Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

JAN. 10, 17, 24Beginner Fly-Tying Course9 a.m.–Noon. Monroe County Environ-mental Education Center, Bartonsville.Three-day beginner basic fly-tyingcourse. Instruction is free plus materi-als cost. Space limited. Pre-registrationrequired by Jan. 7. Registration & info:610-381-6188.

JAN. 11Cross Country Skiing1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info & registration: 570-828-2319 orwww.peec.org.

JAN. 11Connor GarveyThe Cooperage, Honesdale. Presentedby RiverFolk Concerts. Clever, rhyth-mic string foundations provide a back-ground for his most prominent instru-ment, his voice. Donations collected.Desserts available to purchase. BYOB.Info & reservations: Jill, 845-252-6783.

JAN. 13Pennsylvania Farm Show TripMonroe County Environmental Edu-cation Center, Bartonsville. A trip inthe 14-passenger bus to the 99th Pa.Farm Show. Leave from EE Center at8:30 a.m. & return 8:30 p.m. Pre-regis-tration & payment required & limited.

Inclement-weather date: Jan. 15. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

JAN. 13Financial Aid Workshop6:30 p.m. Moskovitz Theater, DeNaplesCenter, The University of Scranton.Snow date: Jan. 20. Info: 570-941-7701or [email protected].

JAN. 14Open Mic Night7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.Acoustic-style open mic led by TheCrackers. Donations collected at door.Come to perform or come to listen &watch. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 orthecooperageproject.org.

JAN. 15Family Game Night6–9 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.Presented by The Cooperage Project.Find a table of games waiting to beplayed, or bring your favorite.Donations make this possible. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

JAN. 15Infamous Stringdusters8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. Grammy-nominated bluegrassexpansionists. Info: 570-325-0249 ormauchchunkoperahouse.com.

JAN. 16Northernmost & Last Great Hero —The Living Room Series8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

JAN. 17Wiggles and Giggles Workshop10–10:45 a.m. Scranton CulturalCenter, Scranton. Just for kids.Participants create an artpiece/craftinspired by the morning’s show to takewith them. Info: 570-344-1111 orwww.scrantonculturalcenter.org.

JAN. 17Owl Prowl10 a.m.–Noon. Monroe CountyEnvironmental Education Center,Bartonsville. Where are owls duringthe day? Learn where & how to look forthem on their daytime roosts during awalk at Kettle Creek. You may evenfind an owl or two. Info: 570-629-3061or www.mcconservation.org.

JAN. 17Children’s Series: Aesop’s Fables11 a.m.–Noon. Scranton CulturalCenter, Scranton. Recommended forGrades K–4. Delightful fables come tolife through large & colorful puppets. aswell as other characters ingeniouslycreated from paper bags, newspaper &cardboard boxes. Info: 570-344-1111 orwww.scrantonculturalcenter.org.

JAN. 17Lehar’s “The Merry Widow”12:55 p.m. Seelig Theatre, LochSheldrake, NY. The Met Live in HD,presented by SUNY Sullivan. Info: 845-434-5750 ext. 4472.

JAN. 17Indigo Moon Brass Band7 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.Presented by The Cooperage Project.Brass Band based in Wilkes-Barre, pur-suing their love of New Orleans music.Donations collected at door. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

JAN. 17Leroy Justice8–10 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.Guitar-driven grooves & powerhouserhythms. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

JAN. 17New West Guitar Group8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. Firmly rooted in classic jazz,the trio’s versatility as both players &composers has given them a reputationas pioneers in the realm of guitarensemble repertoire. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

JAN. 18Greater Scranton MLK CommissionAwards Dinner2:30 p.m. DeNaples Center, The Univer-sity of Scranton. Keynote address byDamon Rozier, motivational speaker &comedian. Info: 570-941-6645 or [email protected].

JAN. 19the Menu — local.fresh.delicious7–8:30 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center,Scranton. Cocktail hour, 6 p.m.Featuring Chef Paul of Wegmans.Provides fresh & exciting ideas to try inyour kitchen any night of the week, &festive concepts for special occasions.Info: 570-344-1111 or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org.


JAN. 20HHS Midnight Fridge7–8:30 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

JAN. 21Grapes of WrathNoon & 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater,Tunkhannock. Starring Henry Fonda.Purchase tickets at www.dietrich-theater.com or the ticket booth. Info: 570-996-1500.

JAN. 21Acoustic Bluegrass Jam7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

Led by Buckshot Jenkins & Ron Penska.All instruments welcome, but this jamis entirely acoustic. Donations makethis event possible. Info: 570-253-2020or thecooperageproject.org.

JAN. 22Bad Movie Thursdays with MysteryScience Theater 30007–9 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center,Scranton. Cocktail hour, 6 p.m. “TheMagic Voyage of Sinbad.” Any MSTiewill tell you that watching the showswith a group is much more fun. Info: 570-344-1111 or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org.

JAN. 22Jeff Daniels — Actor/Singer/Songwriter8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. Not an actor who sings, but anaccomplished singer/songwriter whosemusical talent doesn’t require the sup-port of his acting. Joined by the BenDaniels Band, put together by his son,boasting a distinctive roots-rock sound.Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

JAN. 23Eagle WatchMonroe County Environmental Edu-cation Center, Bartonsville. Field tripto upper Delaware River in search ofthe Bald Eagle. Many wintering & resi-dent eagles call this region their home.Meet at EE Center at 8:30 a.m. & return5:30 p.m. Cost includes bus transporta-tion. Pack lunch & binoculars & dressfor the weather. Stops made for coffee &snacks. Pre-registration & paymentrequired & limited. Info: 570-629-3061or www.mcconservation.org.

JAN. 23Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.McMahon’s latest collection of earnest,sun-kissed piano-pop. Info: 570-420-2808 or www.shermantheater.com.

JAN. 23–25Broadway Theatre League presentsMillion Dollar Quartet8–10:30 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center,Scranton. Info: 570-344-1111 orwww.scrantonculturalcenter.org.

JAN. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31The Dead Indian MuseumShawnee Playhouse, Shawnee On Del-aware. Time is running out on Lucky &Wayne’s dilapidated roadside IndianMuseum & with it their dreams ofopening a petting zoo for children.Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

JAN. 24Eagle Watch for Eagle Enthusiasts!8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Pocono Environ-mental Education Center, DingmansFerry. Visit the Mongaup Reservoir, theDelaware River & the Eagle Institute tolook for winter residents & nestingpairs. Includes a special stop at “EagleDay.” Bring a lunch, camera & warmclothes. Call to reserve a seat in van.Info & registration: 570-828-2319 orwww.peec.org.

JAN. 24Cross Country Skiing9 a.m.–11 a.m. Pocono EnvironmentalEducation Center, Dingmans Ferry. See


description at Jan. 3. Info & registration:570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 242nd Annual “Freezin’ for a Reason”SJRA Polar PlungeMauch Chunk Lake Park, Jim Thorpe.Registration, 9:30 a.m.; first plunge, 11a.m. Free to observers. Take an icy dipinto Mauch Chunk Lake in frigidJanuary temps. Register to plunge, or bea chicken. Fundraiser for the St. JosephRegional Academy. Call for more info:570-325-3186.

JAN. 24Sharing Your Yard with Wildlife10–11 a.m. Monroe CountyEnvironmental Education Center,Bartonsville. Entertaining & informa-tive illustrated presentation on simplethings to do in the backyard to enhanceits wildlife value. Info: 570-629-3061 orwww.mcconservation.org.

JAN. 24The Cooperage Farmers’ Market11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Cooperage,Honesdale. See description at Jan. 10.Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

JAN. 24Little Eco Explorers: Black Bears1–3 p.m. New program for 3–6 yearolds with a story, craft & activity focus-ing on a particular critter. Info: 570-828-2319.

JAN. 24“Animal Tracks on the Farm”2–4 p.m. Monroe County Environmen-tal Education Center, Bartonsville.Discover & interpret the tracks left inthe snow by wildlife around the farm.Dress to walk outside on snow-coveredtrails. Bad-weather date: Jan. 31. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

JAN. 24Mipso8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. These renegade traditionalistsare doing their part to take three-partharmony & Appalachian influencesinto new territory, whuch they callDark Holler Pop. Info: 570-325-0249 ormauchchunkoperahouse.com.

JAN. 24Neo-Motown-Soul with Caleb Hawley 8–10 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.Neo-motown vibes with a fresh spin ona retro sound. Info: 570-588-8077 orharmonypresents.com.

JAN. 24 & 257th Annual Winter Lights Festival Milford. The town will be filled withexcitement and entertainment. Exper-ience new events & more skate time tothe music of the roaring 20’s. See page5 for the full article and schedule.Info: [email protected] www.winterlightsfest.com.

JAN. 25Animal Tracking1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. ExplorePEEC’s natural areas for tracks, trails,scat, territory marks, eat marks, & othersigns animals leave as they travelthrough the fields & forests of thePoconos. Info & registration: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 25Cross Country Skiing1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info & registration:570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 25Ecozone Discovery Room!1–4 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 28Open Electric Jam7–10 p.m. The Cooperage, Honesdale.Presented by The Cooperage Project.Led by Right Side Up. Donations col-lected at door. BYOB. Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

JAN. 30Eagle WatchMonroe County Environmental Educa-tion Center, Bartonsville. See descrip-tion at Jan. 23. Info: 570-629-3061 orwww.mcconservation.org.

JAN. 30Comedy Night at Cocoon Coffee House8:30–10 p.m. Cocoon Coffee House,Hawley. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

JAN. 30Comedy Night9 p.m. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront BanquetCenter, Hawley. Cash bar & MunchieMenu. Info & ticket reservations: 570-226-7355 ext. 2.

JAN. 30–31Scranton Cultural Center and REVTheatre Co. Present Shakespeare’sHamlet7–9:30 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center,Scranton. Set just before WWI on theverge of impending war, revolution &chaos, the production brings the audi-ence directly into the action of the playas both witness to & participants in theevents. Info: 570-344-1111 orwww.scrantonculturalcenter.org.

JAN. 31Campaign School8 a.m. Brennan Hall, The University ofScranton. Half-day, non-partisan pro-gram for people who want to learnabout running for political office. Snowdate: Feb. 7. Info: www.lwvlackawanna.org or 570-941-7401.

JAN. 31Cross Country Skiing9 a.m.–11 a.m. Pocono EnvironmentalEducation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info & registration:570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

JAN. 31The Fascinating Honeybee10–11 a.m. Monroe County Environ-mental Education Center, Bartonsville.Provides a good overview of the honey-bee: their society, their impact on ourfood supply & the challenges present-day beekeepers face. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

JAN. 31Hiking NEPA11 a.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.Presentation showcases Pa.’s parks &natural areas, hiking trails & water-ways, focusing on locations in NE Pa.Jeff Mitchell’s book, Hiking the EndlessMountains, for sale at the presentation.Proceeds benefit Dietrich Theater. Freeadmission. Reserve tickets at 570-996-1500; avail. at the door while they last.

JAN. 31Introduction to Snowshoeing1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Learnthe basics of snowshoes & enjoy a win-ter stomp through the woods. Equip-ment & lessons provided. Register earlyto guarantee a spot. Info: 570-828-2319or www.peec.org.

JAN. 31The Craig Thatcher Band8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.Six-piece blues ensemble presents“Badge: An Eric Clapton Retrospec-tive” in the “Live from the ChandelierLobby” concert series. Info: 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org.

JAN. 31Stomping Mississippi Blues andAggressive Roots Duo, SwampCandy8–10 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.Whiskey drinkin’ foot stompin’ handclappin’ & pig eatin’ music. Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

JAN. 31Dead On Live – Celebrating 50 yearsof the Grateful Dead8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. They recreate, literally note fornote, all instruments as well as the lush& complex vocal harmonies as heard onclassic recordings of the ’60s, ’70s &beyond. Info: 570-325-0249 ormauchchunkoperahouse.com.

JAN. 31–FEB. 22Selections from the Art CollectionsSuraci Gallery, Marywood University,Scranton. Featuring recent works onpaper, including photos & prints,drawn from the Suraci Collection &The Maslow Collection. Info: 570-348-6278 or www.marywood.edu/galleries.

February 1–February 8

FEB. 1Eagle Watch9 a.m.–3 p.m. Pocono EnvironmentalEducation Center, Dingmans Ferry.Visit the Mongaup Reservoir, theDelaware River & the Eagle Institute tolook for winter residents & nestingpairs. Bring a lunch, camera & warmclothes. Call to reserve a seat in van.Info & registration: 570-828-2319 orwww.peec.org.

FEB. 1Cross Country Skiing1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info & registration:570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

FEB. 1, 6, 7, 8The Dead Indian MuseumShawnee Playhouse, Shawnee OnDelaware. Time is running out onLucky & Wayne’s dilapidated roadsideIndian Museum & with it their dreamsof opening a petting zoo for children.Info: 570-421-5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

FEB. 4Pretty WomanNoon & 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater, Tunk-hannock. Starring Richard Gere & JuliaRoberts. Purchase tickets at www.diet-richtheater.com or the ticket booth.Info: 570-996-1500.

FEB. 6Eagle WatchMonroe County Environmental Educa-tion Center, Bartonsville. See descrip-tion at Jan. 23. Info: 570-629-3061 orwww.mcconservation.org.

FEB. 6Donna The Buffalo8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. Their feel-good, groove-orient-ed, danceable & often socially con-scious music began over 20 years agowith roots in old-time fiddle music thatevolved into a soulful electricAmericana mix. Info: 570-325-0249 ormauchchunkoperahouse.com.

FEB. 7Boarding for Breast CancerCamelback Mountain, Tannersville.Support a great cause & have some fun.Raffles all day, with great prizes like apair of skis or a snowboard. Live DJ,

24th Annual Ice Tee Golf TournamentJAN. 259 a.m.–2 p.m. Ehrhardt’s WaterfrontRestaurant, Hawley. Two 9-hole chal-lenging courses atop frozen LakeWallenpaupack & a “Closest to Wally”driving contest. Spectators welcome.Awards ceremony at 3 p.m. withprizes, 50/50s, music & giveaways.Registration forms, tee times or info:570-226-3191 or [email protected].

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live band, games, & plenty of pink swagto purchase. Wear pink to support thecause. Free admission. Info: 570-629-1661.

FEB. 7Cross Country Skiing9 a.m.–11 a.m. Pocono EnvironmentalEducation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info & registra-tion: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

FEB. 7Shawnee Mountain’s Paint theMountain Pink9 a.m.–5 p.m. Shawnee Mountain, EastStroudsburg. Dress in pink & partici-pate in fun activities throughout theday. Weather permitting, Margaret thePink Fire Truck will be on display inthe ski area courtyard. The Hope forStrength Breast Cancer Fund is runninga benefit raffle & prize winners will bedrawn at 5 p.m. Info: 570-421-7231 [email protected].

FEB. 7Animal Tracking10 a.m.–Noon. Pocono EnvironmentalEducation Center, Dingmans Ferry.Explore PEEC’s natural areas for tracks,trails, scat, territory marks, eat marks, &other signs animals leave as they travelthrough the fields & forests of thePoconos. Info & registration: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

FEB. 7The Cooperage Farmers’ Market11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Cooperage,Honesdale. See description at Jan. 10.Info: 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

FEB. 7Art Opening: TOALC Photo Club“Nature’s View”Monroe County Environmental Educa-tion Center, Bartonsville. Photo Club ofthe Older Adult Learning Center exhi-bition. Creativity & artistry areexpressed through diverse subjects &the use of different photographic tech-niques. Opening reception: 11 a.m.–1p.m. Info: 570-629-3061 or www.mcconservation.org.

FEB. 7Winter Beer Festival2–5 p.m. Skytop Lodge, Skytop.Admission includes unlimited beerduring event, a Skytop beer sampling

glass, food & live entertainment on &around Skytop Lodge’s frozen lake.Info: 570-595-8924.

FEB. 7The Honey Dewdrops8–10 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.With just a handful of acoustic instru-ments & two voices, this bluegrass duohones the clarity of great raw music.Info: 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

FEB. 7The Jammin Divas with Long TimeCourting8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. Traditional & contemporaryoriginal folk music from Ireland,Australia & the USA. Info: 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

FEB. 7David Cook8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg.Seventh-season “American Idol” win-ner with fiery vocals & searing song-writing skills has entered an excitingnew chapter. Info: 570-420-2808 orwww.shermantheater.com.

FEB. 7, 14Intermediate Fly-Tying Course9 a.m.–Noon. Monroe County Environ-mental Education Center, Bartonsville.Two-day intermediate fly-tying course.Instruction is free plus materials cost.Space limited. Pre-registrationrequired by Feb. 4. Registration & info:610-381-6188.

FEB. 7–MAR. 12015 Scholastic Art Awards ExhibitionMahady Gallery, Marywood University,Scranton. Gold & Silver Key award–winning work by junior high & highschool students from the NE Pa. artregion. Awards presentation: Feb. 7, 1p.m. (severe weather date: Feb. 8, 1p.m.), Free admission. Info: 570-348-6278 or www.marywood.edu/galleries.

FEB. 7–MAR. 14“Figuratively Speaking”Alliance Gallery, Narrowsburg, NY.Curated group exhibition featuringtwelve artists. Tues.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Info: 845-252-7576.

FEB. 8Winter Waterfalls9:30 a.m.–Noon. Pocono Environmen-tal Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.It’s a great time of year to enjoy thewaterfalls. See them as they cascadedown through chunks of frozen ice &snow. Dress warm, wear sturdy boots &bring a camera. Call to reserve a seat inthe van: 570-828-2319.

FEB. 8Cross Country Skiing1–3 p.m. Pocono Environmental Edu-cation Center, Dingmans Ferry. Seedescription at Jan. 3. Info & registra-tion: 570-828-2319 or www.peec.org.

Crystal Cabin Fever –Under the SeaFEB. 6-22Sculpted Ice Works FactoryTour and Natural Ice HarvestMuseum, Lakeville. Made fromover 100 tons of ice & features a50-foot dual-run ice slide, ice

carving demos, interactive ice displays, & ice-carving competi-tions. Complimentary hot chocolate & wine tasting. Live wood-carving & glass blowing, food, music & many photo opportunitiesin the courtyard. Museum included with admission. Info: 570-226-6246 or [email protected].

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