Now that spring has sprung, get to know some of the area’s golf courses.

By Allison Mowatt

LVCC Golf Course
Hemlock Farms, PA

Located in the northeast region of the Pocono Mountains, less than two hours from New York City and just two and a half hours from Philadelphia, Lords Valley Country Club is a not-for-profit, member owned, fully equipped and serviced country club offering full amenities to its members and their guests.  These amenities include ten Har-tru tennis courts, a 40’x120’ heated swimming pool, boat docks with sailboats, canoes and kayaks, which are available to members, three separate dining facilities and party rooms ranging from casual to gourmet, and the crown jewel – a magnificent Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary golf course.
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By Allison Mowatt

A unique monument honoring deceased Wayne County Civil War veterans recently received a much needed facelift thanks to community fundraising efforts, but the work in beautifying this historic relic is far from over.

Last fall, Vic Gavin, former Exhibits Specialist for the Monuments Preservation Branch of the Gettysburg National Military Park, came to Honesdale’s Central Park to clean and restore the patina of the Civil War monument and plaques situated near the fountain.

Leadership Wayne’s Steve Clark contacted him for his expertise and was fortunate to have Mr. Gavin agree to do the restoration.  The class, which is sponsored every other year through the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, spearheads a new project that will enhance Wayne County and raises funds or volunteers for it.  “It’s an indescribable experience,” said Leadership Wayne member, Orley White.  “It’s a way to learn about Wayne County’s infrastructure and the interconnections between the various sectors of our community from the local arts to local government.”  The group brainstormed ideas and looked to the life-sized bronze figure of the Civil War infantry man.  It stands on a granite pedestal with copper plaques engraved depicting the names and units of Wayne County’s soldiers who perished in the conflict.  The class decided to raise money to refresh this significant part of Wayne County’s past since it had oxidized and the metal had eroded.  In addition, the group also hoped to raise enough funds to get the cast iron fencing which surrounds the monument replaced and to be able to pay for the monument’s continued maintenance.  The class has raised approximately $14,500, $8,400 of which was just enough to get the monument itself cleaned and preserved.  Another $1,000 went for re-pointing the granite base.
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