Bangor junior Bernard Davis (23) is about to grab a rebound during the Slaters' 77-40 win over Palisades in the home-opener Saturday afternoon. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Pen Argyl held its annual music concert Saturday night at Wind Gap Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Columbia Fire Co. of Roseto held its annual breakfast with Santa Satuday morning. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography 
This girl practices her free throws prior to the start of the Bangor Elks annual Hoop Shoot held Saturday afternoon at Washington Elementary School. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
(Third of a three-part series)
Bangor's Links to the NCAA Title
by Larry Cory Until 2016, only Gina Lucrezi of DeSales and Emily Howell of ESU were the only former Bangor athletes to win an NCAA national championship. Lucrezi won the 1,500-meter run in the 2004 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships and Howell’s 2015 ESU Field Hockey team won the DII NCAA national title. Lauren Zengulis duplicated that feat when Shippensburg won the NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship in 2016. When the Raiders won an NCAA title in 2017, Zengulis became the only former Slater to win two NCAA national championships. Former BAHS athletes Jason Marraccini (1997) and Rep. Joe Emrick (1990) playing for Lycoming both lost in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Division III football title game. Nonetheless, Maraccini, and Emrick join Lucrezi, Howell and Zengulis in an elite group as the only known players in Bangor High School history to play in a NCAA title competition. Zengulis is also part of an elite group of four former Bangor field hockey players to be part of the 2017 NCAA Division II Field Hockey championships. When the Raiders played Stonehill College the Skyhawks were coached by 2006 Bangor grad, Susan Ciufo .After beating Stonehill, Shippensburg would play East Stroudsburg University in Louisville, Kentucky. The Warrior coaching staff included former Slaters, Emily Boyle and Howell. By coincidence, Ciufo was inducted into the Bangor Hall of Fame the same weekend that her team played Shippensburg. Her former coach, Carol Alfred, was also inducted into the Slater Hall of Fame at the same time. Coach Alfred, in fact, also coached Boyle, Howell and Zengulis at some point during their careers making the 2017 playoff coincidence even greater. More than the coincidence is the fact all four continued their field hockey careers at a higher level. “Since Washington elementary school I can remember relating everything to sports, Zengulis said. “Whether it was a paper or project it had to revolve (around) my dream of playing for a championship winning team. Playing sports at Bangor gave me the drive to want to continue my career.” Zengulis also gives credit to Coach Alfred. “I committed to the Shippensburg field hockey team knowing that they were a highly successful program with strong core values, said Zengulis. “ Coming from a program like Coach Alfred built at Bangor made me want to continue my career on a team just like her’s.”
What Are Frankincense And Myrrh?
Farmers' Almanac
We all know what gold is. But what are the other two gifts the Magi brought to baby Jesus? Frankincense and myrrh have a distinguished history that dates back to ancient biblical times. They are best known historically as the precious gifts presented to the Christ child by the Wise Men, along with gold (Matthew 2:11). Have you ever wondered why the Wise Men chose frankincense and myrrh as gifts? Both were valuable commodities that were exported by camel caravans throughout the known world. Only royalty or the wealthy could afford either, making them a fitting gift for the King of Kings. There are many biblical and other ancient references to frankincense and myrrh. These costly commodities were used not only by the ancient Hebrews, but by the Egyptians and Romans as well. Both were used in embalming and burned as incense for fragrance, purification and in religious rites. Frankincense was used extensively as medicine. The resin was chewed for digestive issues. Ancient Egyptian queens and pharaohs used frankincense and myrrh topically for skin care and rejuvenation, in cosmetics and facial masks. The dark eyeliner that Egyptian royalty wore thickly around their eyes was referred to as kohl. It was made from charred powder from burned Frankincense resin. Frankincense and myrrh are derived from the resin of trees. Myrrh comes from an Arabian tree known as Balsamodendron myrrh. However, there is no tree known as a frankincense tree. It is derived from the Boswellia trees. It became known as frank + incense because of the prominent odor and steady, long lasting flame it gives when burned. To extract frankincense and myrrh, incisions are made in the tree bark. The sap oozes from the cuts and hardens into beads of resin. The resin is harvested and used in a variety of applications. Fortunately we don’t have to rely on camel caravans to deliver these beneficial resins and oils. Frankincense and myrrh are typically sold by herbal companies in volatile (essential) oils, resin and powder form. Frankincense essential oil can be diffused to relieve respiratory issues such as colds and asthma, or for its relaxing, focus enhancing aroma. Added to salves or carrier oils, it is used to treat dry skin and enhance the healing of skin abrasions. A drop of frankincense essential oil can be taken daily in a spoon of honey, coconut oil or in a glass of water to boost the immune system. Current research on frankincense and other essential oils are revealing promising findings. Certain species of frankincense have been found to aide digestion, effectively treat asthma, arthritis, ulcerative colitis, kill cancer cells and prevent the growth of tumors. In clinical trials, it was reported to reduce cerebral swelling in brain cancer patients. Myrrh essential oil can be diffused to relieve respiratory issues, sooth mucus membranes or to enhance focusing and centering. Myrrh is used in various cosmetic and skin care applications to promote healthy, youthful skin. Myrrh is valued for promoting oral health and is used in oil pulling, mouthwash, throat lozenges and toothpaste. It is used to relieve sore throats, toothache, mouth ulcers, and as a breath freshener. A drop of myrrh essential oil can be taken orally in a spoon of honey, coconut oil or in a glass of water to bolster the immune system, and protect your body from infection. Myrrh has many beneficial properties: antioxidant, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and is an expectorant. In recent studies myrrh was found to effectively kill breast and skin cancer cells. NOTE: Use of frankincense or myrrh essential oil is not recommended when pregnant or nursing or by those six years of age or under. This article is not a complete report on frankincense or myrrh, nor is it a guide to usage, and is not intended as medical advice. 
Bangor's Haaken Mathewson is about pin his man at 182 during the Slaters' 44-27 loss to Wilson Wednesday night at Bangor. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
These children enjoyed milk and cookies with Santa at the office of Dentist Dr. Gary Williams Thursday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
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Keeping Our Kids Healthy
To help ensure coverage of the popular and successful Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), legislation is currently on the governor’s desk to extend the program for two more years. For 25 years, CHIP has provided insurance coverage to uninsured children and teens (up to age 19) whose families earn too much to qualify for Medical Assistance, but who cannot afford to purchase private insurance. CHIP is supported by both state and federal funds and provides payment for health care coverage for eligible children who meet income and other criteria. More than 180,000 children are currently enrolled in CHIP. Please click here for more information about CHIP. Intermediate Watercolor Class Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg Instructor Iraina Caramelli Today 1-4pm Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY! MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85 
Pen Argyl's Lucas Buskirk wrestles at 113 versus Saucon Valley Wednesday night at Pen Argyl. (Final score and individual match results unreported) PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography.
December 17 Regular EventsBingo - Immaculate Conception. Doors 11:00am, Bingo 1:00pm
Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45. Breakfast - Blue Valley Farm Show, 7:30 - 12:30. Fellowship Dinner - First UMC Bangor, 12:30 - 1:30pm Slate Belt Heritage Center - Open 12-3. Slate Belt YMCA - 10-2 This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to [email protected].
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARAttention Veterans
In 2018, Dominick Nati, an Army Air Corp pilot who has flown missions out of Fort Indiantown Gap, will be visiting Rep. Joe Emrick's Nazareth district office the first Monday of every month to discuss veterans’ issues with the men and women who serve or have served our country. Since my district offices will be closed the first Monday in January (New Year’s Day), Dominick will be stopping by the Nazareth office on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish to meet with him, please call (570) 897-0401 or (610) 746-5090 to schedule an appointment. My Nazareth office is located in the borough office building at 134 S. Main St. Entertainment This Week
A Clean Slate offers New Programs
The arrival of the New Year is often accompanied by New resolve, New direction, New plans and sometimes a New lease on life. A Clean Slate, the Slate Belt’s Addiction Recovery Center, looks to the New Year as a time to offer New Opportunity! Two programs will begin in January that interface the arts with life skills, introspection and personal development. Beginning January 10th, A Clean Slate will once again partner with Bloom Creative Studios to offer a six week Life Coaching and Art Journaling series. The series has been extremely well received and spaces will fill up. The sessions are designed to help individuals move beyond the challenges that keep them stuck, and chart a course toward reaching their dreams. Classes will be held from 10am – 12:30pm and from 6 – 8:30pm Additionally, on January 18th, A Clean Slate will launch a brand new Creative Drama Workshop series offering participants to creatively approach the New Year with an opportunity for reflection, exploration and gratitude. The series will run 4 weeks and will begin on Thursday 01/18/2018 from 7pm. – 9pm. The workshops will explore the themes, motifs and symbols of the play “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. No acting experience necessary, just a willingness to jump in and have fun. Sign-ups will be taken up until January 8th. All of these classes are free, open to the public (16 years or older). For more information or to reserve your space in either of these offerings, contact [email protected] or call (610)452-9348 THIS DAY IN HISTORY - December 17First airplane flies 1903 Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft. Orville piloted the gasoline-powered, propeller-driven biplane, which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight. Orville and Wilbur Wright grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and developed an interest in aviation after learning of the glider flights of the German engineer Otto Lilienthal in the 1890s. Unlike their older brothers, Orville and Wilbur did not attend college, but they possessed extraordinary technical ability and a sophisticated approach to solving problems in mechanical design. They built printing presses and in 1892 opened a bicycle sales and repair shop. Soon, they were building their own bicycles, and this experience, combined with profits from their various businesses, allowed them to pursue actively their dream of building the world’s first airplane. After exhaustively researching other engineers’ efforts to build a heavier-than-air, controlled aircraft, the Wright brothers wrote the U.S. Weather Bureau inquiring about a suitable place to conduct glider tests. They settled on Kitty Hawk, an isolated village on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, which offered steady winds and sand dunes from which to glide and land softly. Their first glider, tested in 1900, performed poorly, but a new design, tested in 1901, was more successful. Later that year, they built a wind tunnel where they tested nearly 200 wings and airframes of different shapes and designs. The brothers’ systematic experimentations paid off–they flew hundreds of successful flights in their 1902 glider at Kill Devils Hills near Kitty Hawk. Their biplane glider featured a steering system, based on a movable rudder, that solved the problem of controlled flight. They were now ready for powered flight.
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Musical Instrument Collection Drive The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. They will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!
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December 16 & 17
Santa Gift Delivery
Mt. Bethel and North Bangor Volunteer Fire Companies will deliver gifts from Santa to your children on Saturday, December 16th from 4-7pm and Sunday, December 17th from 1-4pm. For a $10 donation, Upper Mount Bethel resident can have a pre-wrapped gift delivered to their home by Santa on a Fire Truck.
Residents who want to participate can sent their donation (make checks payable Mount Bethel Fire Company) along with their name, address, phone number, email, children's name(s) and ages and the date you'd like delivery to Fire Chief Chris Finan, Attn.: Santa Delivery, 48 Shawnee Drive, Mount Bethel, PA 18343 not later than December 1st.
If you'd like to participate but need payment assistance, you can contact Township Board Chairman John Birmignham at [email protected].
All pre-wrapped gifts must be dropped off at Mount Bethel Fire House, 2341 North Delaware Drive, on Friday, December 8th from 5-8pm or Saturday, December 9th from 9am-12pm.
If you have any questions, please call Chris Finan at 570-807-7495 or Nancy Finan at 570-807-8160 You can also send an email to [email protected] re: Santa Delivery.
Furry Paws with Santa Claus
Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group is hosting Dog Photos with Santa on December 16th at Baby Harry Coffee Co. on Broadway in Bangor. Photos are by appointment and will be taken in the back room of Baby Harry's between 11am and 2pm. The cost is $10 and you will receive and 8X10 photo with copyright release. Appointments are made in 10 minute intervals so please be on time. This is for dogs only and they must be on a leash. The dog's owner will be responsible for keeping the animal under control at all times. If you have more than one dog, they can be in the same picture or you can reserve multiple time slots.
Make your reservation by Paypal to [email protected]. Once your payment is made, please send them a message to reserve your time slot.
Mt. Bethel and North Bangor Volunteer Fire Companies will deliver gifts from Santa to your children on Saturday, December 16th from 4-7pm and Sunday, December 17th from 1-4pm. For a $10 donation, Upper Mount Bethel resident can have a pre-wrapped gift delivered to their home by Santa on a Fire Truck.
Residents who want to participate can sent their donation (make checks payable Mount Bethel Fire Company) along with their name, address, phone number, email, children's name(s) and ages and the date you'd like delivery to Fire Chief Chris Finan, Attn.: Santa Delivery, 48 Shawnee Drive, Mount Bethel, PA 18343 not later than December 1st.
If you'd like to participate but need payment assistance, you can contact Township Board Chairman John Birmignham at [email protected].
All pre-wrapped gifts must be dropped off at Mount Bethel Fire House, 2341 North Delaware Drive, on Friday, December 8th from 5-8pm or Saturday, December 9th from 9am-12pm.
If you have any questions, please call Chris Finan at 570-807-7495 or Nancy Finan at 570-807-8160 You can also send an email to [email protected] re: Santa Delivery.
Furry Paws with Santa Claus
Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group is hosting Dog Photos with Santa on December 16th at Baby Harry Coffee Co. on Broadway in Bangor. Photos are by appointment and will be taken in the back room of Baby Harry's between 11am and 2pm. The cost is $10 and you will receive and 8X10 photo with copyright release. Appointments are made in 10 minute intervals so please be on time. This is for dogs only and they must be on a leash. The dog's owner will be responsible for keeping the animal under control at all times. If you have more than one dog, they can be in the same picture or you can reserve multiple time slots.
Make your reservation by Paypal to [email protected]. Once your payment is made, please send them a message to reserve your time slot.
December 17
Intermediate Watercolor Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
1-4pm
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
1-4pm
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85
December 19
Drawing Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
December 20
Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
December 21
BHS Band Winter Concert
Bangor Area High School bands will winter concert will be held on Thursday December 21 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December15 to share in the holiday joy!
For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Bangor Area High School bands will winter concert will be held on Thursday December 21 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December15 to share in the holiday joy!
For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
December 22
PAHS to Hold "Senior Day"
The Class of 2020 at Pen Argyl Area High School will hold a "Senior Day" on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Doors will open at 8:15.
Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. We will be serving a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizens of the
Pen Argyl Area School District.
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible. All reservations must be made no later than December 15 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1.
The Class of 2020 at Pen Argyl Area High School will hold a "Senior Day" on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Doors will open at 8:15.
Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. We will be serving a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizens of the
Pen Argyl Area School District.
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible. All reservations must be made no later than December 15 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1.
December 24
Christmas Cantata
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will present a Christmas Cantata, "Let There Be Christmas" (by Joseph Martin) at the 9:15 a.m.worship service on Sunday, December 24th. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a traditional service of Carols and Candlelighting. Please join us for this Christmas Eve day of songs of praise. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will present a Christmas Cantata, "Let There Be Christmas" (by Joseph Martin) at the 9:15 a.m.worship service on Sunday, December 24th. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a traditional service of Carols and Candlelighting. Please join us for this Christmas Eve day of songs of praise. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
December 26
Drawing Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
December 27
Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
December 28
Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
December 30
Basketball Clinic
The Pen Argyl Lady Knights will be hosting a basketball clinic on Dec 30 at Wind Gap Middle School- 9-11AM- open to all girls and boys grades 3-6. Cost will be $15. Hope to see you there! #TraditionStartsNow
The Pen Argyl Lady Knights will be hosting a basketball clinic on Dec 30 at Wind Gap Middle School- 9-11AM- open to all girls and boys grades 3-6. Cost will be $15. Hope to see you there! #TraditionStartsNow
January 3
Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Meeting
The Slate Belt Advocacy Group mothly meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm. They will meet at Second Ward Fire Company, 517 S. Northampton St., Bangor.
The Slate Belt Advocacy Group mothly meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm. They will meet at Second Ward Fire Company, 517 S. Northampton St., Bangor.
January 5
Attention Veterans
In 2018, Dominick Nati, an Army Air Corp pilot who has flown missions out of Fort Indiantown Gap, will be visiting Rep. Joe Emrick's Nazareth district office the first Monday of every month to discuss veterans’ issues with the men and women who serve or have served our country.
Since my district offices will be closed the first Monday in January (New Year’s Day), Dominick will be stopping by the Nazareth office on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish to meet with him, please call (570) 897-0401 or (610) 746-5090 to schedule an appointment.
My Nazareth office is located in the borough office building at 134 S. Main St.
In 2018, Dominick Nati, an Army Air Corp pilot who has flown missions out of Fort Indiantown Gap, will be visiting Rep. Joe Emrick's Nazareth district office the first Monday of every month to discuss veterans’ issues with the men and women who serve or have served our country.
Since my district offices will be closed the first Monday in January (New Year’s Day), Dominick will be stopping by the Nazareth office on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish to meet with him, please call (570) 897-0401 or (610) 746-5090 to schedule an appointment.
My Nazareth office is located in the borough office building at 134 S. Main St.
January 8
Free RN/LPN Reactivation/Review Info Sessions at NCC
Free information sessions will be held at Northampton Community College for nursing professionals with an inactive or international license who would like to re-enter the workforce. Programs will ensure those interested in returning to practice will have everything they require to begin the classes in January 2018. For more information and to register for a session, please visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.
Tuesday, December 5, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, at the Monroe Campus in Tannersville, Room 011 Kapp Hall, 6 p.m.
Monday, January 8, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 7 p.m.
Free information sessions will be held at Northampton Community College for nursing professionals with an inactive or international license who would like to re-enter the workforce. Programs will ensure those interested in returning to practice will have everything they require to begin the classes in January 2018. For more information and to register for a session, please visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.
Tuesday, December 5, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, at the Monroe Campus in Tannersville, Room 011 Kapp Hall, 6 p.m.
Monday, January 8, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 7 p.m.
January 10
Life Coaching & Art Journaling Series
The arrival of the New Year is often accompanied by New resolve, New direction, New plans and sometimes a New lease on life. A Clean Slate, the Slate Belt’s Addiction Recovery Center, looks to the New Year as a time to offer New Opportunity! Two programs will begin in January that interface the arts with life skills, introspection and personal development.
Beginning January 10th, A Clean Slate will once again partner with Bloom Creative Studios to offer a six week Life Coaching and Art Journaling series. The series has been extremely well received and spaces will fill up. The sessions are designed to help individuals move beyond the challenges that keep them stuck, and chart a course toward reaching their dreams. Classes will be held from 10am – 12:30pm and from 6 – 8:30pm
The arrival of the New Year is often accompanied by New resolve, New direction, New plans and sometimes a New lease on life. A Clean Slate, the Slate Belt’s Addiction Recovery Center, looks to the New Year as a time to offer New Opportunity! Two programs will begin in January that interface the arts with life skills, introspection and personal development.
Beginning January 10th, A Clean Slate will once again partner with Bloom Creative Studios to offer a six week Life Coaching and Art Journaling series. The series has been extremely well received and spaces will fill up. The sessions are designed to help individuals move beyond the challenges that keep them stuck, and chart a course toward reaching their dreams. Classes will be held from 10am – 12:30pm and from 6 – 8:30pm
January 13
Winter Bird Walk
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072.
Join us as we will walk the Education Center property and the roads throughout the landfill (after hours!) to view beautiful winter birds. Last year, we spotted the Icelandic Gull! We will meet at the Education Center at 12pm and walk from there. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars or cameras. Any change in plans for the event will be noted on here. Jacobsburg State Park will be partnering with us! Our friend Rick Wiltraut will be leading the way! For questions, please contact WM's Adrienne Fors, [email protected]
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072.
Join us as we will walk the Education Center property and the roads throughout the landfill (after hours!) to view beautiful winter birds. Last year, we spotted the Icelandic Gull! We will meet at the Education Center at 12pm and walk from there. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars or cameras. Any change in plans for the event will be noted on here. Jacobsburg State Park will be partnering with us! Our friend Rick Wiltraut will be leading the way! For questions, please contact WM's Adrienne Fors, [email protected]
January 18
Creative Drama Workshop
On January 18th, A Clean Slate will launch a brand new Creative Drama Workshop series offering participants to creatively approach the New Year with an opportunity for reflection, exploration and gratitude. The series will run 4 weeks and will begin on Thursday 01/18/2018 from 7pm. – 9pm. The workshops will explore the themes, motifs and symbols of the play “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. No acting experience necessary, just a willingness to jump in and have fun. Sign-ups will be taken up until January 8th.
All of these classes are free, open to the public (16 years or older). For more information or to reserve your space in either of these offerings, contact [email protected] or call (610)452-9348
On January 18th, A Clean Slate will launch a brand new Creative Drama Workshop series offering participants to creatively approach the New Year with an opportunity for reflection, exploration and gratitude. The series will run 4 weeks and will begin on Thursday 01/18/2018 from 7pm. – 9pm. The workshops will explore the themes, motifs and symbols of the play “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. No acting experience necessary, just a willingness to jump in and have fun. Sign-ups will be taken up until January 8th.
All of these classes are free, open to the public (16 years or older). For more information or to reserve your space in either of these offerings, contact [email protected] or call (610)452-9348
January 20
PA Trappers Fur Auction
On January 20th, 2018, the Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, and auction starts at 9am. Pennsylvania Trappers Association membership and furtaker's license required. For more information, contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.
On January 20th, 2018, the Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, and auction starts at 9am. Pennsylvania Trappers Association membership and furtaker's license required. For more information, contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.
January 27
Irish Tin Whistle Workshop
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs.
Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem.
Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle.
The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop.
For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
Irish Tin Whistle Workshop
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs.
Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem.
Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle.
The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop.
For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
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Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
- Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
- For Meal Reservations please call by 10:00 one day before the meal. Cancellations must be done as soon as possible. Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
- Pool Tables available every morning and most afternoons TV, Library, computers, puzzles.
- Quoits can be played anytime nothing is scheduled for floor space
DECEMBER
- Thursday, December 14th 12:15 PM
- Baseball, Friday, December 15th, 10:00 AM, Christmas Bingo
- Deja the Therapy Dog, Tuesday, December 19th, 10:00 AM
- Christmas Games, Build a snowman, Thursday, December 21, 10:00 AM
- CHRISTMAS PARTY(Pre-registration required) MUSIC WITH BILL REESE
- CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25
- Left over Cookie and Fruitcake Day (bring all you want to get rid of) Officers Council Meeting, Thursday, December 28, 9:00 AM
- Events Meeting, Thursday, December 28th, 1:00 PM
- NEW YEAR'S MEAL, Friday, December 29
- Fruitcake Day (bring all you want to get rid of)
- Officers Council Meeting, Thursday, December 28, 9:00 AM
JANUARY 2018
Porker, Mon-Friday, 9:30-11:00 AM
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Arthritis Class, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 23,30
and Thursday, Jan. 11, 18, , 12:15 PM.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 AM
Exercise, Wednesdays 10:00 AM
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 PM
Win Bowling League, Thursdays, 9:30 AM
2 Massage, Thursdays, Jan 4, 18, 12:15 PM
Pool Tables available every morning and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons
Library, Computers, TV, Puzzles & Cards daily
Hours: 8:00 PM-3:30 PM
For Meal Reservations call 610-588-1224 by 10:00 AM one day prior. Cancellations as soon as possible. Lunch at 11:30
January Events
CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hot Chocolate in the morning, Tuesday, January 2
Bean Bags and Quoits, Friday, January 5, 10:00 AM
AARP Meeting, Monday, January 8, 1:30 PM
Sundae's on Friday, Friday, January 12, 12:15 PM
CLOSED, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Baseball and Popcorn Day, Friday, January 19, 10:00 AM
Council Meeting, Thursday, January 25, 9:00 AM
Winter Blues Bingo, Friday, January, 26, 9:30 AM
ENTERTAINER, DEBI WAHI Friday, January 26, 12:15 PM
Porker, Mon-Friday, 9:30-11:00 AM
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Arthritis Class, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 23,30
and Thursday, Jan. 11, 18, , 12:15 PM.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 AM
Exercise, Wednesdays 10:00 AM
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 PM
Win Bowling League, Thursdays, 9:30 AM
2 Massage, Thursdays, Jan 4, 18, 12:15 PM
Pool Tables available every morning and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons
Library, Computers, TV, Puzzles & Cards daily
Hours: 8:00 PM-3:30 PM
For Meal Reservations call 610-588-1224 by 10:00 AM one day prior. Cancellations as soon as possible. Lunch at 11:30
January Events
CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hot Chocolate in the morning, Tuesday, January 2
Bean Bags and Quoits, Friday, January 5, 10:00 AM
AARP Meeting, Monday, January 8, 1:30 PM
Sundae's on Friday, Friday, January 12, 12:15 PM
CLOSED, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Baseball and Popcorn Day, Friday, January 19, 10:00 AM
Council Meeting, Thursday, January 25, 9:00 AM
Winter Blues Bingo, Friday, January, 26, 9:30 AM
ENTERTAINER, DEBI WAHI Friday, January 26, 12:15 PM
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Bangor Library New Books
December 14
December 14
Adult Fiction
Adult Non Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
Junior Non Fiction
Easy Fiction
- Tell Tale by Jeffrey Archer
- Parting Shot by Linwood Barclay
- Enchantress of Numbers by Jennifer Chiaverini
- Miracle Road by Emily March
- The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith
- The Body in the Casket by Katherine Hall Page
- Count to Ten by James Patterson
- The Demon Crown by James Rollins
- A Conjuring of Light
- A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab
- Thomas Kinkades Cape Light ChristmasBlessings by Katherine Spencer
- Dead of Winter by Wendy Corsi Staub.
Adult Non Fiction
- Large Print Fiction
- End Game by David Baldacci
- The Midnight Line by Lee Child
- Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly
- The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson.
Young Adult Fiction
- The Silver Mask by Holly Black
- Loved by P.C. Cast
- Graduation Day
- Independent Study
- The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
- Warcross by Marie Lu
- Frogkisser
- Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix
- Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe by Renee Russell.
- Junior Fiction
- Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon Hale
- Predator vs. Prey by Lisa McMann
- Silent Days, Silent Dreams by Allen Say.
Junior Non Fiction
- Blast Lab by Richard Hammond.
Easy Fiction
- How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks
- Merry Christmas from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Santa Rex by Molly Schaar Idle
- Mama Lion Wins the Race by Jon Muth
- Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna, The Very First Chicken by Douglas Rees
- The 12 Sleighs of Christmas by Sherri Duskey Rinker
- Singing in the Rain by Arthur Freed
- Where, Oh Where, is Baby Bear by Ashley Wolff.
- The Circle
- The Dark Tower
- Descendants 2
Slate Belt Area
Road Work
Week: December 11
ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 67 (PA 412) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bethlehem Twp
ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 67 (PA 412) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 12/12/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/12/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill Township
ROAD NAME: Mountain Road at Moorestown Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill Township
ROAD NAME: PA 512
BETWEEN: Bushkill Drive AND Bushkill Center Road
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
BETWEEN: Exit 67 (PA 412) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bethlehem Twp
ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 67 (PA 412) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 12/12/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/12/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill Township
ROAD NAME: Mountain Road at Moorestown Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill Township
ROAD NAME: PA 512
BETWEEN: Bushkill Drive AND Bushkill Center Road
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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