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FEATURESFOUR TIPS FOR PLANNING ASUMMER FAMILY VACATIONAs stay-at-home orders ease, many familiesare eager to get out of the house and hit theroad for a summer trip. However, vacationwill most likely look different this year as families looking to get away may stay closerto home and take extra precautions.

THE BEAT GOES ONWhile this summer may look a little different,Settlers Hospitality wants to make sure itsounds the same. The music series at each of its Hawley properties are some of the most anticipated events of the entire year.Lakeside Live at The Dock on Wallenpau-pack, Jazz on the Deck at The Settlers Innand Blues, Brews and BBQ at Glass-wine.bar.kitchen are now underway.

GET GRILLINGCheck out these great burger recipes forgrilling this summer.

5 WORDS FROM THE TEAM

12 DISASTER BLASTER

1144 LIVING GREEN

16 MRS. DOGOOD

18 MONEY

20 POCONO SECRETS

22 OUTDOOR RAMBLINGS

24 BOOK REVIEW

25 EVENTS

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WORDS FROM THE TEAM

president • publisher • editor in chiefdeborah bailey

production managermeica drake

account representativesbarry weiss

editorial correction services kay marks

contributing writers

arthur middleton, MD, FAPA, Behavioral Medicine

michael krupa, Finance

josh sheard, Finance

terri schlichenmeyer, Book Review

la guzda, Pocono Secrets

bill deaton, Outdoor Ramblings

pike/wayne conservation partnership, Living Green

disaster blaster, Home Tips

mrs. dogood, Letters

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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 risks and to trust in their GOD will ever be made FREE.

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– Peter Marshall

F the love of red, white & blue, standproudly and wave our American flaghigh this month. The colors of the flag

are very symbolic. Red symbolizes hardinessand valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and the blue represents vigilance,perseverance and justice.

Put a spark in your July with tips for a safefamily vacation. While this summer may looka little different, the beat goes on at SettlersHospitality with their summer music lineup.#BeSocial in beautiful historic downtownHawley at Sylvania Social as they launch theirnew summer menu and outdoor dining.

There are SO many reasons to love and beproud of our area. Get out, enjoy the summer& remember, be safe and enjoy your freedom.

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May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we

please, but as the opportunityto do what is right.

As stay-at-home orders ease,many families are eager to get

out of the house and hit theroad for a summer trip.

However, vacation will mostlikely look different this year as

families looking to get awaymay stay closer to home and

take extra precautions.

Make your summer travel plans safe and suc-cessful with these tips.

DestinationTaking a road trip allows you to avoid

crowded airports or public transportationhubs and bring your own food and groceries.A drivable destination is still a getaway, anddriving typically offers more flexibility andrequires less planning. Even if it's just a tripacross the state instead of across the country,picking a destination within driving distanceof your home is a chance to break away fromeveryday surroundings and routine.

CleanlinessClean accommodations are always impor-

tant and may be even more so now. Manyhotels and whole-home vacation rentals,which were pioneered by Vrbo nearly 25years ago, have enhanced cleaning and disin-fection guidelines. When selecting a place tostay during your trip, consider whole-homevacation rentals so your family has the priva-cy of having the entire property to your-selves, and make sure to review the cleaningmeasures that have been implemented. Mea-sures to look for include cleaning and disin-fecting high-touch surfaces, stocking antibac-terial soap and sanitizers for guests, buildingin time between bookings to avoid back-to-back stays and offering minimal contactcheck-in and check-out options.

ActivitiesAlthough many amusement parks, tourist

attractions and businesses have re-opened,their hours may be limited and there may becapacity restrictions, so be sure to research

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requirements for tickets and admission andplan your trip accordingly. Consider accom-modations for your trip that include built-inactivities for your family, such as a privatepool, or opt for less-crowded destinationslike mountain cabins or lake houses to enjoya change of scenery.

Flexible AccommodationsIn these uncertain times, much of the trav-

el industry has adjusted cancellation policiesto be more accommodating to travelers. Infact, according to a survey of Vrbo travelers,more than 75% of respondents are more like-ly to choose accommodations with flexiblecancellation policies when booking their nextvacation home. When planning and bookingyour trip, be sure you clearly understand thecancellation policies. When possible, seekout options that allow you to make changeswith minimal or no penalty if circumstancesforce you to adjust your plans.

Find summer getaway options at vrbo.com.

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SETTLERS’ MUSIC


Jazz on the Deck at TheSettlers Inn

It’s one of the greatest pleasures of sum-mer- savoring a fine meal outdoors while lis-tening to live music. Jazz on the Deck at TheSettlers Inn elevates that experience. EveryWednesday evening during summer, a rotat-ing lineup of talented jazz musicians enter-tains from 6-9 p.m. Many of the featuredperformers are regulars on the New YorkCity club scene. Guests may enjoy farm-to-table cuisine overlooking the Inn’s mani-cured garden. Visitors may also opt to soakup the sights and sounds from a table on thelawn and take advantage of cocktail and fulldinner service. The highly anticipated seriesbegan on June 24 with John Curtin’s TrimTrio. The music continues with the SpencerReed Quartet (July 1), Andrea Wolper Trio(July 8), Gary Rixner Trio (July 15), NancyColetti Trio (July 22) and All That Jazz fea-turing Michelle Oram (July 29). Augustbrings performances by Judi Silvano (Aug 5),

A Night of Piano with Nick Niles (Aug 12),Robert Kopec Trio (Aug 19) and jazz vocalistThos Shipley (Aug 26). Spencer and NancyReed close out the series on Aug 28.

Lakeside Live at SilverBirches Resort

Live music at The Dock at Wallenpaupackkeeps the summer celebration going allweekend. Musicians perform either alongthe shoreline at Silver Birches Resort or onthe deck at The Dock on Wallenpaupackevery Saturday and Sunday during summer.Visitors can enjoy a leisurely late lunch, din-ner or drinks overlooking Lake Wallenpau-pack while listening to the talented perform-ers. Boats may anchor in the water, orderDock and Dine from the restaurant and chillout to the music. Bands perform from 3-6p.m. The lineup features local favorites suchas Gone Crazy, Eric Rudy, Kevin Campionand Rare Form.

Blues, Brews & BBQ atLedges Hotel

Nothing says summer like barbecue. Every Sunday during summer, Glass-Wine.Bar.Kitchen at Ledges Hotel pairs thepastime with live blues music served on thedeck overlooking Paupack High Falls. Themenu features classic barbecue entrees andside dishes with a twist. WallenpapuackGorge serves as a natural amphitheater toshowcase the talents of noted blues musi-cians. Blues, Brews and BBQ kicked off on

While this summer maylook a little different,

Settlers Hospitality wantsto make sure it sounds the

same.The music series at each of its Hawley

properties are some of themost anticipated events of

the entire year. LakesideLive at The Dock on

Wallenpaupack, Jazz on theDeck at The Settlers Inn and

Blues, Brews and BBQ at Glass- wine.bar.kitchen

are now underway.

June 28 with a performance from The BarnCats. Teddy Young and the Aces (July 5),Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentleman(July 12) Randy Lippincott and Joey the HotBox Simon (July 19) and Slam Allen (July26) follow. Norman Taylor (Aug 2) gets themusic started in August. That’s followed byGary Rixner Band (Aug 9), Merchants ofGroove (Aug 16), Dan Brother Band (Aug 23)and Scott Weiss Band (Aug 30). The seriesconcludes Labor Day weekend with a per-formance by Bobby Kyle Band (Sept 6). Inaddition to Blues, Brews and BBQ, guests toGlass- wine.bar.kitchen can enjoy a perform-ance from John Curtin every Thursdayevening beginning this month, plus livemusic from different entertainers every Fri-day night.

The music series offered by the propertiesof Settlers Hospitality Group are staples ofsummertime in the Poconos. “We’re thrilledto be able to continue the tradition of bring-ing high caliber entertainment to our guestsand visitors,” says Justine Genzlinger,CEO/Owner. “Our set ups are uniquely suit-ed to safely host people in this manner.There’s a lack of live music right now due tothe pandemic. We’re happy to be able to fillthat void with options that people can feelgood about.”

About Settlers HospitalitySettlers Hospitality, a boutique multi-concept hospitalityin Hawley, PA, consists of The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel,Silver Birches Resort, Hotel Anthracite, Sayre Mansion,The Dock on Wallenpaupack, Glasswine.bar.kitchen, KÿlSteakhouse, Cocoon Coffeehouse and Bakery, Lake RegionFitness and Art on the Edge. For more information, checkout SettlersHospitality.com

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RECIPES

yam and red bell pepper burgers

ingredients8 oz/225 g yam, peeled and cut into chunks salt and pepper 14 oz/400 g canned chickpeas, drained 2 red bell peppers, seeded and peeled 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 cup pitted black olives 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp whole-wheat flour 2 tbsp corn oil

one Cook the yam in a pan of lightly saltedboiling water for 15-20 minutes, or untiltender. Drain well and place in a foodprocessor. two Add the chickpeas, red bell peppers,garlic, olives, sesame seeds, cilantro, andsalt and pepper to the yam in the foodprocessor and, using the pulse button,blend together. Shape into 4-6 equal-sizeburgers, then coat in the flour. Cover andlet chill for 1 hour. three Heat a heavy-bottom skillet and addthe oil. When hot, add the burgers andcook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes oneach side or until cooked and piping hot.Serve.

chicken andbacon burgers

ingredients12 oz/350 g Canadian bacon slices, rind removed 1 1/2 cups fresh ground chicken 6 shallots 2-4 garlic cloves 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper 2 tbsp whole-wheat flour 1 tbsp corn oil

one Preheat the broiler to high. Cook 8 oz/225 g ofthe bacon under the hot broiler for 5-8 minutes, oruntil crisp. Remove and let cool. two Place the broiled bacon in a food processor andadd the ground chicken, shallots, and garlic. Usingthe pulse button, chop finely. Add the tomatopaste, parsley, and salt and pepper and process for1-2 minutes, or until blended. Scrape onto a boardand shape into 4 equal-size burgers. Coat in theflour, then cover and let chill for 1 hour. three Heat a heavy-bottom skillet and add the oil.When hot, add the burgers and cook over mediumheat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until thor-oughly cooked through. Meanwhile, preheat thebroiler again and cook the remaining bacon for 5-8minutes, or until crisp. Serve.

How Damp is Your

Basement?Damp basements are not uncommon inNEPA. Our soil has a lot of naturally

occurring rock, the water table is oftenhigh, and the hills and valleys that makeour part of the country so beautiful candirect rain water right into our homes.

TIPS FOR YOUR HOME

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Homeowners in NortheasternPA are used to moisture

getting in our basements.But how much is too much

and what can you do about it?

How much moisture is too much?

This can be a difficult question toanswer, as there are a lot of factors thatcan come into play. Ideally, you want toaddress any moisture issue as quickly aspossible to avoid rot and mold damage.Here are a few things to look out for:

• High humidity (above 50%), can encourage mold growth on surfaces. Keep an eye out for ceiling surfaces that are damp or have visible condensation.• Pooling or collecting moisture, can indicate a serious groundwater issue.• Trapped moisture in wall, ceiling, or floor cavities (particularly in finished basements) can create the perfect environment for mold growth.

Where is it coming from?Moisture will find the path of least

resistance and doesn’t appear out ofnowhere. If you have a moisture issuein your basement, that indicates thatthere is an issue contributing to this.Here are a few common issues we see inNEPA:

• The yard is graded towards the house, which causes rainwater to be directed towards and pool up against the foundation.• There are too many large trees close to the home which prevents surface moisture from evaporating.• A natural spring is close to the structure.• The water table is high.• There is a small pipe leak or drainage overflow in a hidden area such as a wall or ceiling cavity.

What can I do about moisture issues?

Essentially, there are two potentialresolutions to moisture issues; resolvingthe source of the moisture and redirect-ing that moisture. Here are some exam-ples:

Resolving the source of the moisture• Regrading your yard to direct rainwater away from your home.• Cutting down trees that are overshading your yard.• Repairing leaking pipes or faulty overflows.

Redirecting the moisture• Installing a dehumidifier to prevent humidity issues.• Having a sump pump installed to address groundwater problems, specifically seasonal issues.• Having a Basement Waterproofing System installed to redirect moisture as it is coming in through the foundation.Each moisture issue does need to be

identified and addressed separately asevery home is different. For this reason,we do perform a thorough inspection ofeach project so that we can formulate aclear picture of what’s going on andwhy.

We hope this helps answer somequestions about common moistureissues we see in Northeastern PA andhope everyone has a dry remainder ofsummer!

About Disaster BlasterDisaster Blaster is an indoor envi-ronmental firm serving the North-eastern PA Area. We have beenproviding our local area with

unparalleled basement waterproofing, water damagemitigation, mold remediation, asbestos abatement, andradon mitigation services for decades, and are proud tohave been named The World’s Greatest Indoor Environ-mental Firm. For more about Disaster Blaster, as wellas more helpful tips, please visit our website at:www.disasterblaster.com or call our office at (570) 963-1123.

By Nick Spinelli

around your lake’s shoreline, participat-ing in your favorite lake activity, hostinga formal or informal educational event,and even having your septic tankpumped. Lakes Appreciation Month isalso an important reminder that we’re allresponsible for protecting not only ourfavorite lakes, but all of our naturalresources.

If you find yourself hiking, boating, orenjoying the outdoors and you’re new toit, welcome! If you’ve found your wayback, it’s great to see you again. We’re solucky to have such abundant and easyaccess to nature in the NorthernPoconos, and as we put more pressureon these special places, it’s time to do forour natural resources what they do forus: provide relief. Please, if you ventureout, take an extra minute to pick upsome litter, leave things a little nicer

than you found them, or support ourmany resource management agencies. Itmakes a big difference. Enjoy and besafe!

Nick Spinelli has been serving as theExecutive Director of the Lake Wallen-paupack Watershed Management Dis-trict since 2010. He oversees the Dis-

trict's water quality monitoring program,provides educational programming,

writes/administers grants for watershed improvementprojects, and leads implementation of the Lake Wallen-paupack Watershed Management Plan. He has servedon the Board of the Pennsylvania Lake ManagementSociety since 2011, including two terms as President.Nick is a lifelong resident of the Lake Region. Outsideof work, Nick's hobbies include growing food andplants, paddling, and SCUBA diving with the TaftonDive/Rescue Team. He resides in Tafton, PA.

For those of us working in naturalresource management and the outdoorrecreation industries, it’s a welcomesight. Studies have shown that peoplebecome better stewards of our naturalresources if they spend more time direct-ly interacting with them. While thatheightened stewardship can benefit ournatural areas, increased visitation andusage also puts additional negative pres-sure on our natural resources. It’s soimportant for us as individuals to takeextra steps to recognize our impacts andtry our best to mitigate them. Manyorganizations have programs in place toencourage stewardship, and perhaps thissummer we should give them extraattention as well.

Each July, the North American LakeManagement Society hosts and promotesLakes Appreciation Month. It’s a goodreminder to appreciate all that our lakesdo for us. Suggestions for showing yourappreciation include picking up litter

Many people have beenlooking for any silver

linings amidst the headlines associated with

our current pandemic.Earlier this spring, it was

noticeable that many of uswere flocking to the greatoutdoors for respite and achange of scenery- and in

record numbers. Publiclands are seeing visitation

comparable to, and evenexceeding, levels typicallyseen around summertime

holiday weekends.


Silver Linings

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n’t readily get a job in England because I was-n’t a citizen. So I decided to stay with his par-ents at the parsonage of his father’s churchwhile Willie went off to study.

Because there would be many breaks in hisstudies his parents agreed to pay for him tocome home as often as possible. But withWillie away his father had the ulteriormotives of training me to take over some ofhis responsibilities at The First Church ofGod’s Love which he founded and to ulti-mately lead it. I knew I wanted to serve thecommunity and working at the church wouldbe wonderful.

I was delighted when Willie came home forhis first break. It was for six weeks. It waswinter.

When we went to bed for the first time heput on a woolen ski cap. “Why?” I asked. Heexplained that his apartment in England washeated only by a night storage heater and thathe had gotten used to wearing it because hisapartment was cold. A night storage heater isa metal enclosed collection of bricks usuallyfour feet by three feet that has an electric wiregoing through them. The wire is heated usual-ly at night when the electricity costs are less.The bricks retain the warmth.

I got used to seeing him wearing it. He wascute; my own skier in bed with me.

When he returned to England he forgot totake it. I found it on our bed. I tried it on. Ittouched my head and reminded me of him. Itsnuggled me. I started wearing it and haven’tstopped. Now we are a pair of skiers in bed. Itdoes mess my hair but it’s worth it. We wearthem even in summer.

Amen.

Dear Editor,If you are a member of my congregation you

already know my husband the musical schol-ar Dr. William A. DoGood. That is Dr. WilliamAlways DoGood; his parents were prescient.

He is the church’s organist and choir mas-ter. You know him from passionately playingthe organ as his body, arms and hands moveover the organ to create our uplifting music.You see him with baton in hand directing ouramazing choir which he has assembled andleads. And you also know that he is the bril-liant mind behind our renowned concertseries which is recognized statewide for itsdiversity and skill.

You also realize that he doesn’t like smalltalk. He is not gregarious. He can be abrupt. Ifyou were to say hello to him as he passes youby in the aisle of the church he will probablyignore you.

He is remembered to have run out of thechurch during a service because the homeorgan he was playing smelled like cold cuts.Our church organ was broken so we borroweda home organ from a congregant who is abutcher. The whole congregation watched himrun from the church while dropping the sheetmusic that he should have been playing. Icontinued the service in silence and in shock.But to most, it just made him more endearing.

I love my husband Willie. And it is with hispermission that I tell you the story of thewoolen ski cap.

Willie and I met at the Lyons Art Instituteof Higher Learning in Boston, MA. He wasgetting a Masters Degree in Music and I wasgetting a Masters in Art History. After beingtogether for several years at the Institute wedecided to get married.

As a wedding present my parents-in-lawagreed to pay for Willie to get a Ph.D. in litur-gical music from Bellingshire University inSussex, England. My father-in-law The Rev-erend Mr. Silas Patriot DoGood knew thatwhen Willie finished his degree he wouldreturn to become the organist at his church.And Willie did.

The course of study at the university wasvery rigorous. We both knew that he would bebusy all the time. We also knew that I could-


MRS. DOGOOD

THE WOOLEN SKI CAP

The Reverend Mrs. Silence DoGoodSenior PastorExecutive DirectorPresidentChairmanChoir Master (part-time)The First Church of God’s Love

By The Reverend Mrs. Silence DoGood

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I f you’re shopping around for some newwheels, it’s easy to get swept off yourfeet by all the fancy bells and whistles

inside the newest cars to hit the market.After all, some of the latest models come

with all these cool new features like heatedsteering wheels and massaging seats. That’sright, the seats give you a massage. What atime to be alive. It’s almost enough to makeyou forget about the 1–2-year-old used carsthat are also sitting in the dealership lot.Because those are so last year.

But is new really better? What are thepros and cons?

New vs. Used Cars: Which Are Better?

We’re not going to beat around the bush:The very best way to buy a car is to save upand buy a reliable, slightly used car (withcash). You’re always going to be better offbuying used and paying up front instead ofgoing for the shiny new model that someovercaffeinated car salesman is trying to getyou to borrow money for.

The choice between a new or used vehicle(and how you pay for it) could be the differ-ence between riding the highway to wealthand financial independence or spinningyour wheels in a rut of debt and endlesspayments.

But if that new car smell has given you aserious case of car fever, the only prescrip-tion is cold, hard numbers. So, let’s get rightdown to it!

Reliability“Buy a new car,” they said. “You won’t

have to worry about repairs or mainte-nance,” they said.

First, safety is always a concern. And oneof the most common arguments against buy-ing a used car is that it’ll wear out soonerand won’t be as reliable as the new onesrolling straight off the assembly line.

The truth is that despite all the claimsfrom your friends and neighbors to the con-trary, you can find like-new used cars thatare just as safe and dependable as a newcar—and at a much cheaper price.

In fact, some newer cars (especially mod-els in their first year of production) areamong the least reliable cars you candrive.(1) From faulty air conditioners totroublesome transmissions, many drivers ofnewer model cars end up making constanttrips to the mechanic or getting manufacturerecall notices in the mail.(2)

So just keep in mind when you’re carshopping that new doesn’t automaticallyequal safe. It all depends on the type of caryou’re looking at and how long the car hasbeen on the road.

DepreciationNow for the math. Whether you have a

car, a boat or a lawnmower, they all godown in value over time as they go throughthe wear and tear of everyday use. That lossin value is called “depreciation,” and it’s afact of life.

But here’s the kicker when it comes to cardepreciation: New cars lose their value at amuch faster rate than used cars do. Depend-ing on the make and model, some carsmight hold their value a little better thanothers. But they all lose their value overtime—especially new ones.

Just how fast do new cars lose theirvalue? Buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpyride! Here’s a look at how quickly a new carloses its value:

• AFTER ONE MINUTE: If you buy ashiny new $35,000 car, it loses somewherebetween 9–11% of its value the momentyou drive off the lot. You’re basically throw-ing $3,500 out the car window as you drivethe car home for the first time!

• AFTER ONE YEAR: Fast-forward 12months and that car sitting in your drive-way will have lost around 20% or maybeeven more of its value from the day youbought it.

• AFTER FIVE YEARS: You can expectyour new car to lose 60% of its value afterdriving it around for five years.(3) Most carslose about 10% of their value every yearafter that steep first-year dip.(4)

If you buy a $35,000 shiny new car, thatcar loses somewhere between 9-11% of itsvalue the moment you drive off the lot. Fastforward 12 months and that car will losearound 20% of its value from the day youbought it.

Think about it: If you just wait a fewyears, you could let someone else take onthe brunt of those first few years of depreci-ation and buy a good-as-new car for half theprice!

And don’t even think about financing itwith car payments. Things with motors inthem go down in value, and you shouldnever borrow money for anything that goesdown in value. No exceptions!


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Part I

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and provide unmatched customerservice. He would be glad to answer

any questions regarding the content ofthis article as well as any others. Call today at 570-729-1020 or email Josh at [email protected]. Youcan also visit www.sageinvestments.net.

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Sage Investments and Centaurus Financial Inc are notaffiliated.

More on new vs. used in our August Issue.

OLD SCHOOL FARM: I wrote aboutthese folks last summer. If you love brickoven pizza with all fresh, organic ingredi-ents, then this is the place. FRIDAYNIGHT Pizza pick-up and Live Music inthe pasture starts at 5:00 p.m. with musicbeginning at 5:30p.m. Here & Now BrewPub will be on site offering craft beer andsangria (they are NO LONGER BYOB). Youcan also order the most delicious pies inthe world to go. www.OldSchoolFarm.com

IMPORTANT - You MUST make reservations no later than 5:30 pm onWEDNESDAY - no walk ins.

WAYNE COUNTY LIBRARY SCAV-ENGER HUNT: The Wayne County PublicLibrary, 1406 Main St, Honesdale Pa ischallenging your creativity and yourknowledge of Ancient Greek civilization'scontributions to Western civilization witha Scavenger Hunt. Contact the library forthe rules and clues to participate in thescavenger hunt. All entries are due by July31st.

Contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or 570-253-1220.

And don't forget the many hiking andbiking trails throughout the area!

ART, FOOD, ADVENTURE, EDUCATION…

all creative, all local, all waiting for you to participate.

Stay healthy. Stay vigilant.We’re all in this together.

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W ow, what a year it has been sofar! I am constantly amazed atthe abundance of creativity as

we adjust. So, although it is smart to con-tinue safety, that doesn’t mean you can’thave FUN over the summer. We are fortu-nate to live in a tourist destination. Enjoythe many opportunities in your own back-yard.

THE COMMUNITY TAPESTRY PRO-JECT NEPA: A collective art installation of40 artists. Panels were created based onthoughts of community. Some were createdby well-known artists; others are first-timeartists, and some were created by familieswhile isolating. The Tapestry Project willhang throughout the summer in variouslocations.

• Bingham Park in Hawley July 1-8• Lackawaxen Village Park July 15-22• The Cooperage in Honesdale July 29-Aug 5• DVAA in Narrowsburg Aug 12-19

RIVER RAFT/CANOE/ TUBE: TheDelaware and Lackawaxen Rivers are sucha perfect escape from the summer heat. It’sa great way to enjoy nature and each otherwhile social distancing. There are so manygreat companies offering trips in the area:Northeast Wilderness Experience in Hones-dale (NEWE), Landers, Two River Junctionand more. NEWE is family owned by theCorcoran tribe and they are the nicest peo-ple who I have known for years. But, again,they all provide great service.

DAVE’S SKEWERS (pictured): MeetDave and Jin, two creative, talented andfriendly humans. They have opened aroadside food stand with meat skewers,(the lamb is outstanding) fries, smoothiesand more. The food is fresh and delicious.The simple open space allows for distanc-ing as well as music, games and movies.Tables and chairs surround a giant fire pit.It’s located north of Narrowsburg; you’llsee the signs by C Meyer Drive (Butchie’sOrganic Farm). Finding it is half the fun!

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By LA Guzda

Social (distance)

CCrreeaattiivveeSummer Fun


Outdoor Ramblings

T here’s no shortage of trails to be found in Lackawanna County.There are long-distance loops such as the Pinchot Trail, naturetrails at the various county parks, and everything in between.

One of those “in between” pathways is the network that can be foundat Keystone College in LaPlume. Altogether, there’s just about fivemiles that meander up, down, and across the hillside and along theSouth Branch of the Tunkhannock Creek.

We started our adventure by crossing the swinging bridge locatedbehind the college library. Once over the creek we explored the shortWater Discovery Trail that skirted by some vernal ponds and the creekbank. The trail then shifted up along the hill’s contour to where itjoined up with the Nakomis Forest Stewardship Trail. There’s a niceview into the gorge below where the trails merge, good enough to takea quick break but we pressed on to the next junction and met up withthe Trolley Trail, which is part of the Countryside Conservancy’s net-work. Unlike the footpaths we had been on to this point, here the trailwas wide and graded. Good for hiking or biking. Soon though weturned off to follow the Nakomis Trail back downhill, across an athlet-ic field, and back along the creek, finally making one more uphillbefore dropping us back down to the swinging bridge. If you like wild-flowers it’s a good hiking spot but weekend users, while not disrup-tive, were present in enough numbers to stymie good animal encoun-ters.

Overall, the terrain wasn’t hard to tackle and some water maybe asnack is all you really need. With still half the network to check out,we’ll likely return too.

• Tunkhannock Hiking Trail (Yellow) 1.2 miles plus spurs to a pond and apiary.• Nakomis Forest Stewardship Trail (Orange) 1.2 miles. Hilly but also runs partly with the rail-trail.• Water Discovery Trail (Blue) 0.35 miles. Wetlands, boardwalk, creek views.• Campus Trail (Green) 1.0 miles. Parts on pavement but also access to the creek and biology pond.• Gateway Trail (Purple) 0.4miles. Roadside. Runs with Orange partially. Connects Green and Orange for a bigger loop.

KeystoneOutdoor Ramblings

By Bill Deaton | [email protected]

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Ongoing Events

MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAYClaws ’N’ Paws Wild Animal ParkLake Ariel. Get close to the Animals at the“Zoo-in-the-Woods!” Open 7 days a week, 10a.m.–6 p.m., until mid-October. Picnic area.Info: 570-698-6154 or www.ClawsnPaws.com.

THURSDAYSLive Music Thursday Night with John Curtin6–9 p.m. Glass-wine. bar. kitchen. at LedgesHotel, Hawley. Thursday Night Lodging Specialavailable. Info: 570-226-1337 orLedgesHotel.com.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSLakeside Live3–6 p.m. Silver Birches & Captain Wally's cus-tomers welcome to sit on the lawn for LakesideLive. Grab your take-out lunch, dinner, beer, wineor new cocktails to go from The Dock & enjoy onyour boat while you listen to bands playing on theshoreline at Silver Birches. No outside food orbeverages. Event is weather dependent. Check forcancellations posted to facebook before you geton your boat. Masks required for service. Call toorder: 570-226-2124.

SUNDAYSBlues, Brews & BBQ5–9 p.m. Glass Restaurant Deck, Ledges Hotel,Hawley. Feature a local craft brewery, live bluesmusic & BBQ-Style outdoor dining. Or savor acocktail on the Serenity or Stargazer Deck whilelistening to excellent blues performers from allover the area. Dining reservations: 570-226-1337.

Check up on Events

As many events are being canceled, postponedor limited due to the Covid-19 pandemic, hereis a list of websites to visit to find out the lateston different events. These sites list eventsmuch closer to their actual dates and thereforemay have more up-to-date information on howthey will be affected.

The Artery Fine Art & Craft Galleryarterygallerymilford.com

Barryville Area Arts Associationbarryvilleareaarts.org

The Cooperagethecooperageproject.org

Delaware Valley Arts Alliancedelawarevalleyartsalliance.org

Downtown Hawley Partnershipvisithawleypa.com

Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuarydorflinger.org

Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commercewww.carbondalechamber.org

Greater Honesdale Partnershipvisithonesdalepa.com

Honesdale National Bankwww.hnbbank.bank/community/

community-calendarKettle Creek Environmental Center

www.mcconservation.orgKindred Spirits Arts Programs

www.kindredspiritsarts.orgLacawac Sanctuarywww.lacawac.orgMilford Presents

milfordpa.usPocono Environmental Education Center

www.peec.orgPocono Mountains Visitors Bureau

www.poconomountains.comRitz Company Playhousewww.ritzplayhouse.com

Second Saturday Honesdalewww.facebook.com/2ndSatHonesdale

Settlers Hospitality EventsTheSettlersInn.comhawleysilkmill.comHotelAnthracite.com

LedgesHotel.comSilverBirchesResortPA.com/events-calendar

The Stourbridge Line Train Excursionswww.thestourbridgeline.netWayne County Arts Alliancewaynecountyartsalliance.org

Wayne County PAwww.visitwaynecounty.com

Wayne Library Alliancewww.waynelibraries.org


EVENTSBook Review

wasn't Jo. A big rig like theirs came throughthe truckstop once, but Jo wasn't behindthe wheel. It got dark. It got scary. Jo didn'tcome back but a bigger boy came over tosee if Big Al was okay.

Jo was returning to get him, right? She'dbe there soon, wouldn't she? What if shewas miles and miles down the road? Wouldshe really come all this way back to get Big

Al? Ohhhh, butthe boy was reallynice and Big Alcouldn't resist get-ting a big hug fromthe kid and oh,look, there was atruck, and...And isn't your

child going to real-ly hope for ahappy ending? Notto be a spoiler, butyou'll get thatinside "Where'dMy Jo Go?"Before the end-

ing, though, andbefore the must-read afterword,author Jill Esbaumtells a story thatyoungsters mightknow all too well:one of being lost,or separated fromparent or caregiv-er. Normally, that'sa frightening talefor any kid, but

the way it's told here is perfect: this story isevenly balanced – no trivialization, noover-dramatization, and no out-of-handscariness – while dog-as-character makesthe subject safe to explore and discuss. Italso helps that illustrations by ScottBrundage lighten the tone where needed.

While it may offer false hope for kidswho are missing a pet (and probably isn'tfor them), "Where'd My Jo Go?" is great forlittle fans of big rigs, and 4-to-8-year-oldswho have a hard time with separation. Ifthat's your child, then here's the story tofind.

REMEMBER THE TIME YOUCOULDN'T FIND YOUR MOM?

Maybe you'd just rather forget when thathappened because it was probably reallyscary. First she was there – then she wasn't,and what did you do? If you looked for ahelper or cried, that's totally normal. If youwere inside the new book "Where'd My JoGo?" by JillEsbaum, picturesby Scott Brundage,you might've justwaited.

Everyone up anddown the roadknew that if Jo wasbehind the wheelof her big rig, BigAl was on the seatnext to her. Whenshe stopped at atruck stop, Alstopped, too, andtook a "pottybreak" that some-times wasn't longenough.

Or sometimes,he just liked tolook around.

At the truckstop, there mightbe other dogs.There might be aFrench fry thatsomeone dropped,or some kids play-ing nearby, or ababy to sniff, or something to chase. Or –uh oh, something might be lost. Like, theirtruck...

And Jo.Where'd she go?Big Al figured she probably didn't go far.

She needed him as much as he needed her!He guarded the truck and asked for petsand treats and snacks and maybe he shouldjust wait. Jo would be back. Big Al was sureof it.

But all afternoon, trucks went this wayand that way, and Jo wasn't in any of them.A little girl tried to catch Big Al, but she

“Where’d My Jo Go”

By Jill EsbaumPictures by Scott Brundage

Reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer

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