CLICK HERE TO READ THE MONROE DAILY NEWSHELP WANTED - Photographer (PT) for the Monroe Daily to shoot local events. Must have your own equipment. Call 570-688-3724 or email monroedaily@gmail.com HELP WANTED - Advertising Rep. for the Monroe Daily. PT. Flexible Hours. Basic understanding of the internet. Call 570-688-3724 or email monroedaily@gmail.com Knights Win First Game on Senior Night.....
Pen Argyl freshman Megan Lilly (30) connects on a big shot on Senior Night as Pen Argyl won its first game with a 30-27 victory in overtime versus Saucon Valley. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Dotta's Ted Ashenfalder Honored as Top Tech
Dotta Chrysler Jeep technician Ted Ashenfalder was recently recognized as one of only 27 Mopar “Top Tech” award winners. Ashenfalder was selected from more than 25,000 eligible technician candidates across the FCA US LLC dealer network and was among the best and brightest FCA US LLC dealership technicians recognized during an awards ceremony held at historic Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan, on January 10.
Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar), FCA – Global, was on hand to help honor [Insert Award Winner Name] and fellow elite technicians. The Mopar “Top Tech” program, introduced in 2014, recognizes elite-performing technicians in categories including Fixed First Visit (FFV) scores, dealership tenure and training achievements. “Customer satisfaction and retention will continue to be key drivers of our business, regardless of vehicle or make,” said Gorlier. “The decision to purchase a particular vehicle brand is determined not only by the attributes of the vehicle, but also as importantly by the level of service that the customers receive. That is why it’s so critical to make sure that our top technicians receive the proper training, and that we recognize superstars of the service lane such as these 27 high-performing technicians, as well as the dealerships that support them.” Mopar “Top Tech” winners participated in an all-inclusive two-day trip to Metro Detroit. In addition to the awards ceremony at Meadow Brook Hall, a National Historic Landmark constructed in the 1920s, “Top Tech” recipients received a tour of the FCA US headquarters and tech center on January 10 and a visit to the industry preview of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 11. The Mopar “Top Tech” program also awards the 72 top technicians (including the elite 27 “Top Tech” winners) with a Mopar “Top Tech”-branded tool kit, comprised of a Snap-on four-drawer roll tool cart, 1/2-inch Snap-on cordless impact wrench and 3/8–inch Snap-on cordless impact wrench. In addition, each quarter the “Top Tech” program honors 1,000 high-performing technicians at four different recognition levels, including 75 designated as top Platinum performers, 100 Gold, 200 Silver and 625 Bronze level technicians. Dotta Chrysler Jeep is very proud and honored to have one of the top tech’s in the country working for their dealership for the last 37 years. It is one of the most prestigious and highest awards any technician or dealership can obtain. This award comes with years of dedication, loyalty, and years of training. Again the Dotta family and all Dotta employees congratulate Ted Ashenfalder for all his hard work and dedication. Dotta Chrysler Jeep has been serving and supporting the Slate Belt Area for the last 75 years. Ted Ashenfalder would also like to thank Dotta Chrysler Jeep for this great opportunity to work with such a great dealership and great employees for the last 37 years. Ted would also like to thank FCA group and the Mopar trainers for their excellent training programs and facilities. “It has been my honor to do my job and to have the highest training in order to provide the best customer service possible.” During the brand’s 80 years, Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features Slaters Win 20th on Senior Night....
Bangor Senior Reece Jones made a statement on Senior Night hitting four, three-pointers and leading the
Slaters (20-1) to a 66-44 win over Notre Dame Thursday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (New photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory Today at Bloom Creative Studio
Located on Lower Broadway, Bangor.
Open Studio Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm. Come in and paint a masterpiece. $8 for adults and $6 for children plus the cost of your surface. Tons of ideas to choose from and artists on sight to help with any ideas. Friday February 3rd Welcome Pallet with Anne, 6:00pm-8:00pm Come join us and create this Welcome pallet with Anne. For $30 you can come in and create with 2 hours of guided instruction. Bring a friend and make it a night out! 
Pen Argyl's Gabrielle Weaver scored 11 points on Senior Night as Pen Argyl won its first game with a 30-27 victory in overtime versus Saucon Valley. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Slater Family Network Silent Auction
The Slater Family Network’s 11th Annual Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Five Points Elementary School on the Bangor Area School District Campus. The profit from this event will benefit local families in need. The event begins at 10am for browsing and placement of tickets. The tickets will be pulled at 12noon. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. There are over 80 themed baskets and premium items such as gift cards, 50” Flat Screen TV, Inflatable Kayak, 2 bikes, Vera Bradley Bags, Coach Handbags, Xbox One and much more! Family admission is $12 which includes 26 tickets. Tickets for the premium prizes will be available for a separate purchase. Please join us for some family fun! Please call the Slater Family Network office at 610-599-7019 for information. 
Green Knights' Connor Robicheau (42) blocks a shot from a Northwestern player during the Knights 53-50 win over Northwestern PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tasting The Chandler Estate IV to host Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tasting Friday, February 3rd, 2017, 4 - 6pm.
General admission price, $6.00. Company title printed on flyers and 1 event ticket, $25. Raffle basket sponsorship and 2 event tickets, $50. Company logo on event flyers, basket sponsorship, 2 event tickets AND 1 month ad space in our facility newsletter– distributed to over 140 residents and family members, $75. 
Dylan Benton was among six Bangor players honored on Senior Night prior to the Slaters (20-1) 66-44 win over Notre Dame Thursday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (New photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Perfect Strangers at Five Points Bar Perfect Strangers Musician/Band, a Rock Cover Band from Bethlehem, PA. Covering Rock Music from the 70's Through Today.
Get your strange on. Saturday at 9 PM - 12 AM Feb 4 at 9 PM to Feb 5 at 12 AM st 5 Points Bar Restaurant & Deli 1001 Mt Bethel Hwy, Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania 18343 
Pen Argyl's Adam Strouse was among 11 seniors honored prior to the Knights 53-50 win over Northwestern. Strouse, Christian Scott and Max Kukla each made three, from behind the arc. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
NCC Lineworker Info Session Northampton Community College (NCC) will be holding free Information sessions about its Lineworker program at 5 pm on February 13 and February 21, 2017 at Alumni Hall, Room 130 A-D, Gates Center, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. These sessions are mandatory for anyone who would like to enroll in the program.
The session will provide students with the opportunity to meet the instructors, hear about the program and its requirements, and gain information about potential resources for financial assistance for qualified candidates. This hands-on non-credit course is taught by instructors with lineworker experience and has been popular since its inception since 2013. It prepares students for entry-level linework in the electrical and telecommunications industries. 2005 Gonzales Becomes First Hispanic US Attorney General
On February 3, 2005, Alberto Gonzales won Senate confirmation as the nation’s first Hispanic attorney general despite protests over his record on torture.
The Senate approved his nomination on a largely party-line vote of 60-36, reflecting a split between Republicans and Democrats over whether the administration’s counterterrorism policies had led to the abuse of prisoners in Iraq and elsewhere. Shortly after the Senate vote, Vice President Dick Cheney swore in Gonzales as attorney general in a small ceremony in the Roosevelt Room at the White House. President Bush, who was traveling, called to congratulate him. Pocono Arts ClassSTROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of February. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org.
Building a Painting Instructor Linda Stockman 3 weeks, February 13, 20, 27, Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm In this three week workshop the focus will be how to “build a painting”. Composition, design, color, highlight and shadow will be explained. The basics of painting will be discussed so that you will be able to create your own masterpiece. Tuition; Member $60/Non-Members $70: Senior Member $50/Non-Member $60 Bald Eagle Nest Cam in Hanover, PA - Live Click On Photo To See Nest
By clicking on the photo you can see and hear activity at an eagle nest - live.
Season three began December 28 at the Hanover nest. The cameras and audio equipment installed for the 2016 season continue to provide excellent views and audio of this eagle family. The live stream began December 17, 2016 shortly after the installation of two new cameras and audio equipment. Eggs were laid on February 18 and 21. March 28 one of the eggs hatched; the nestling died two days later, perhaps injured by a branch being moved in the nest. The other egg never hatched and remained n the nest until May 23 when one of the adults removed the remnants from the nest. Hanover is located in south-central PA about five miles from the Mason-Dixon line. Winter Fest at Blue Mt. Resort Winter Fest will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, February 4 at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton.
February 3 - Regular EventsConnections for Women - Hopesprings, Market St., Bangor 10am - 1pm.
Bingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45. Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029 Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm 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 sbtopics@rcn.com.
Special Future Events - See BelowCLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDAR
Can You Believe It?Nebraska Senator Says Flag Flew Upside Down for 10 Days and No One Noticed
(UPI) -- A Nebraska senator has argued the state's flag is so unremarkable no one noticed it was upside down for several days.
State Sen. Burke Harr argued the flag should be redesigned after it took 10 days for someone to notice it had been flying upside down outside of the State Capitol's west side, according to the Omaha World-Herald. "Nobody noticed it," Harr said. "It took someone drawing it to my attention before it was changed." Harr has suggested the state assemble a five person task force made up of senators from each congressional district and two at-large members to decide whether the state flag should be redesigned and submit recommendations for changes to the Legislature, according to The Grand Island Independent. The flag's current design is blue, gold and silver and features the state seal as well as the state's motto "Equality Before the Law." "It's not instantly recognizable," Harr said. Head of design for Bailey Lauerman, Ron Sack, said the flag's design should be so simple a child can draw it from memory while also having meaningful symbolism. The current flag was named one of the five worst flags in the United States, according to a survey by the North American Vexillological Association. Suzanne Wise, the executive director of the Nebraska Arts Council, is dismayed by the flag's poor design and said states with poorly designed flags fly them far less often. "It's galling our state flag doesn't embody that uniqueness," she said. "I think our sesquicentennial year is an ideal year to do this." Real Estate...What You Should Know About Rising Rates
(BPT) - Homeowners planning to refinance and buyers searching for a home may have an idea of what’s in store for them with regards to interest rates, but they never really know until they lock in a rate. This is in part because rates can change direction fast, and when they rise—as they have been recently—it can cost borrowers a great deal of money and time. The effect of rising interest rates on your home purchase Today, the median existing home price in the United States is around $235,000, and the average mortgage interest rate is near 4 percent. If you were to buy a home at that price, an interest rate increase of half a percent would cost you an additional $70 per month on your loan payment. And that assumes you’ll put the standard 20 percent down in advance. A more dramatic rate increase—say from 4 percent to 6 percent, even over time, would increase your monthly payment by almost $300. Home price gains For homebuyers, it’s not just rising interest rates that can increase your payment, but so can home price appreciation. In fact, in most markets, housing prices have increased past highs previously set before the financial crisis in 2007/2008. For example, in citing this recovery, the Federal Housing Finance Agency recently increased the maximum loan amount for mortgages that meet Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines for the first time in more than a decade. The new conforming loan limits increased only slightly, to $424,100 in most parts of the country. This will enable home buyers in higher-cost areas to access larger home loan amounts and more affordable loan products, in line with local housing prices. The home buying season may start early this year Spring/summer is traditionally the busiest home buying time of the year as many sellers wait to list their homes after the cold winter weather is over and to coincide with the summer school break. However, with both home prices and interest rates on the rise, more buyers are expected to enter the home buying market earlier this year, making for a more competitive home buying season. Potential buyers will need to be aggressive to find the home they want at a rate they can afford. Starting your loan search today If you're in the market but haven't found the home of your dreams yet, there are tools available to guard against increasing mortgage rates. Lenders like loanDepot help customers save by giving them the opportunity to lock a quoted rate and hold (lock in) that rate for 45 to 60 days, protecting them from potential fluctuations in the market. And with rates rising, now is a great time to lock your loan at a more favorable interest rate. If you do choose to lock your loan, you'll need to provide an appraisal deposit which can range from $450 to $750. This is not a fee, and is returned when working with loanDepot if there is no appraisal performed on a home. Navigating your options can seem confusing at first, but a loanDepot licensed lending officer can help. You can learn more by visiting loandepot.com or by calling (888) 983-3240 today for more information. Careers...The Hottest Jobs of the Year
(StatePoint) Whether you just entered the career world or have been in the workforce for years, if you’re hunting for a new gig, it’s time to discover this year’s hottest jobs.
The 2017 Hot Jobs report, recently released by Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the country, reveals the most in-demand and emerging jobs across engineering, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology (IT), life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration, and non-clinical healthcare. “Our experts, along with many economists, predict a strong economy in 2017, which is likely to result in more job opportunities nationwide,” says Jim Link, chief human resources officer for Randstad North America. “It’s important to stay in-the-know to find out which jobs hold the greatest potential. Job seekers looking for career growth can improve their chances of landing these coveted roles by knowing employer pain points and packaging their skills and knowledge as potential solutions.” To help candidates better understand what type of job market they face, Randstad is offering tips for landing a hot job. • If you have a knack for science and technology, consider engineering. The industry continues to evolve based on market trends and technical innovation, and the unemployment rate for the overall field is well below the national average. • Interested in finance and accounting? Beef up your public accounting and general ledger software skills to be more competitive. You’ll also have a leg up if you speak a second language, as the demand for bilingual candidates continues to rise. • Passionate about working in a front or back office role within the healthcare system? Non-clinical healthcare is booming, with emerging jobs like medical secretary and medical assistant in facilities needing additional support. • Discover new opportunities in life sciences by exploring positions flush with research and development funding. With continued innovations in medical technology, the changing regulatory environment and upcoming patent expirations, the industry requires highly specialized talent to fill open voids. • Be the IT guy and consider a job in Big Data. While IT is an ever-growing industry, Big Data positions are critical to increasing productivity, and innovation is in high demand. • As office and administration roles grow, these positions are starting to look more like middle management than support staff. If you possess diverse skills with experience in project management, budgeting, marketing and training, you’ll have the upper hand. • New technology and innovative production systems are sparking a rebirth in American manufacturing and logistics. Job seekers with previous experience, higher education, technological know-how or training will have a competitive edge. • As employers seek new talent to fill all these hot jobs, consider being the human in human resources. A field with rapid technological advancements, professionals with a digital mindset will lead the pack. For full study results, visit Randstad’s 2017 Hot Jobs report and learn more about which industry or position is right for you. 
1885 Club Accepting Nominations The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association is looking for nominations for induction into the 2017 "1885 Club Hall of Fame." In 1998, the members of the Bangor Area High School Alumni Association began to search for a way to honor graduates who have distinguished themselves through public service, scholarship, and recognition in their chosen fields of work.
Discussions naturally led to creating a Hall of Fame for such individuals. Concerned about possible confusion with the Athletic Hall of Fame, however, the committee began to seek ways to create a different type of recognition with its own unique distinction. From this collaboration, "The 1885 Club" was born. Named in honor of the first year in which a class of students graduated from Bangor High School, this exclusive club honors distinguished alumni and holds these individuals as outstanding examples for others to follow. Through the creation of "The 1885 Club" the Alumni Association underscores and upholds the fact that graduates from Bangor Area High School have been making tremendous contributions to mankind for more than 130 years. We reserve a special category for educators and administrators who have served the Bangor Area School District over its long history. To nominate someone for either of these awards, please go to the Bangor Area School District web site, click on the Alumni icon (under quick links) and then click on the 1885 Club. There you will find a printable form. Fill it out and mail it to the address shown or forward it to Carole J. Hontz at Bangor Area Middle School, 401 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013-5267. Nominations can also be e mailed to hontzc@bangorsd.org Teen Gym Nite at Faith Attention teens, grades 7-10th grade. Need a place to have some fun....are you experiencing winter cabin fever?
Gym nite is every Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Faith Christian School gymnasium, located at 33 Dante St, Roseto, PA 18013. Are you in 11th or 12th grade please call first. Please bring your parent or guardian when you arrive the first time so permission forms can be filled out, a little “meet and greet”...then you are good to go! They play, basketball for the first hour, then onto to other games like, mat ball, Chinese kickball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc. If you need more info please call 610-587-0733.
February 2Pocono Arts ClassSTROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of February. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org.
Oil Painting Instructor John McAllister February 2, 9, 16, 23, Thursdays 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 Intermediate Watercolor Instructor Iraina Caramelli Join 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 $100/Non-member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-member $100 February 3Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tasting The Chandler Estate IV to host Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tasting Friday, February 3rd, 2017, 4 - 6pm.
General admission price, $6.00. Company title printed on flyers and 1 event ticket, $25. Raffle basket sponsorship and 2 event tickets, $50. Company logo on event flyers, basket sponsorship, 2 event tickets AND 1 month ad space in our facility newsletter– distributed to over 140 residents and family members, $75. February 4Perfect Strangers at Five Points BarPerfect Strangers Musician/Band, a Rock Cover Band from Bethlehem, PA. Covering Rock Music from the 70's Through Today.
Get your strange on. Saturday at 9 PM - 12 AM Feb 4 at 9 PM to Feb 5 at 12 AM st 5 Points Bar Restaurant & Deli 1001 Mt Bethel Hwy, Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania 18343 Winter Fest at Blue Mt. Resort Winter Fest will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, February 4 at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton.
February 5Free Souper Bowl The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE "SOUPER BOWL" Dinner on Sunday, February 5th, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/.
East Bangor Pastie Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, February 5th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, February 7th, at 3:30 p.m.
February 7Pocono Arts ClassSTROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of February. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org.
Acrylic Workshop Instructor Maria Ferraris 4 weeks, February 7, 14, 21, 28, Tuesday 1-4pm This workshop will focus on simple and basic techniques. Each student will experience the opportunity to develop their own style and technique with acrylic paint. Students will learn the importance of the use of drawing as guidance in artwork and also these of light and shadow with color. Each individual will work at their own pace and the instructor will guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have. Two themes will be presented to work from. MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100 Drawing Workshop Instructor John McAllister Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm February Classes 7, 14, 21, 28 Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This course 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. Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75 Tuition: Member $100/Non-member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-member $100 February 8Library Fund Raiser A Fundraiser for The Blue Mountain Community Library will be held on Wed., February 8, 2017, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Café on Broadway, 21 S. Broadway in Wind Gap, PA. The Café will generously donate a portion of all sales that day to the library. All food is fresh and made to order. You are encouraged to call ahead with your order. Specials are listed on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Café is take-out or eat-in, with limited seating. The phone # is 610-881-4261. Menus are available at the Café or at the library. Your support of this fundraiser to benefit the library will be greatly appreciated.
The Blue Mountain Community Library is currently collecting non-perishable foods for the Bender’s Church Food Bank through February 28. Please consider donating to this ministry and bring your food items to the library. The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am- Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. February 11Liz Tech Bingo Liz Tech bingo will be held at the Portland Hook and Ladder Fire Company # one Saturday, February 11. Tickets are $25 in advance. Sponsorships available. Doors open at 11 AM. Bingo starts at 1 PM. More info: call Stephanie at 610-216-6716.
February 12History of the Viaduct The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, February 12th @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be local photographer Ernie Dietz. Mr. Dietz will be showing pictures of the Bangor “Viaduct” pre 1939 construction, during its use as a conduit span over the railroad tracks, its recent demolition and current reconstruction. He will also speak about the materials that were and are now being used to erect the historic landmark and will reveal the little known fact about “names” that were inscribed on the top of the old side posts. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
February 13Pocono Arts ClassSTROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of February. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org.
Building a Painting Instructor Linda Stockman 3 weeks, February 13, 20, 27, Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm In this three week workshop the focus will be how to “build a painting”. Composition, design, color, highlight and shadow will be explained. The basics of painting will be discussed so that you will be able to create your own masterpiece. Tuition; Member $60/Non-Members $70: Senior Member $50/Non-Member $60 NCC Lineworker Info Session Northampton Community College (NCC) will be holding free Information sessions about its Lineworker program at 5 pm on February 13 and February 21, 2017 at Alumni Hall, Room 130 A-D, Gates Center, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. These sessions are mandatory for anyone who would like to enroll in the program.
The session will provide students with the opportunity to meet the instructors, hear about the program and its requirements, and gain information about potential resources for financial assistance for qualified candidates. This hands-on non-credit course is taught by instructors with lineworker experience and has been popular since its inception since 2013. It prepares students for entry-level linework in the electrical and telecommunications industries. February 16NCC to Stage Collision Northampton Community College (NCC) will stage a production of Collision, a play by Lyle Kessler, in which the lives of three students, a professor and a stranger collide.
Performances will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item for a local pantry or a contribution to the Norman R. Roberts Scholarship Fund. Reservations are suggested. Email NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5524. February 17Lemieux to Speaking at NCC
Jamilah Lemieux, a former senior editor at Ebony magazine and current vice president of news and men’s programming at Interactive One, an online news platform, will speak at Northampton Community College (NCC) on Thursday, February 16, at 11:00 a.m., as part of the College’s observation of Black History Month. The talk is titled The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, but It Might Be Live-Streamed.
Also included on February 16 will be social justice performances by NCC students, starting at 9:30 a.m. and a faculty panel discussion at 1:30 p.m. All of the events above will take place at NCC’s Bethlehem Campus, Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Lemieux’s talk will be live streamed to the NCC Monroe Campus, room 208, Pocono Hall, 2411 Route 715, Tannersville. For more information, call 610-861-5000 or visit www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.” Family Night: Snowshoe Night HikeFriday, February 17, 6:30-8:00 PM
Explore Jacobsburg at night! We will learn about what animals might be found in the evening and how they survive cold winter nights. Then we’ll put on warm layers and snowshoes to go outside and experience a snowy winter night. Snowshoes and trekking poles will be provided. If we don’t get any snow then we will hike in our boots. The hike will be about half a mile. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your age and weight range when registering to determine what size snowshoe you will need. If you plan to bring your own snowshoes note that on your registration so we can offer the equipment to additional families. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. February 18Tracking with SnowshoesSaturday, February 18, 10:00 AM – 12 noon
Enjoy a trek through the snow in snowshoes looking for animal tracks and signs. Snowshoes and trekking poles will be provided. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots. Participants should wear waterproof boots, dress for the weather, bring snacks and bottled water. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your age and weight range when registering to determine what size snowshoe you will need. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. BAHS Drama Department Pancake Breakfast On Saturday, February 18, from 8am to noon, at Bangor Area Middle School, the Bangor High School Drama Department will host the fourth annual pancake breakfast with the cast of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.” Classic characters, such as Belle, the Beast, and Mrs. Potts, will transport visitors to the French countryside as they welcome guests of all ages with music, food, and activities.
In addition to restaurant-quality food and top-notch service, patrons can take advantage of a special opportunity to have their photo taken with the princess, the beast, and the enchanted characters. After snapping a photo and filling their bellies, guests can play games and participate in other activities, all while enjoying musical performances from the cast of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”. The breakfast will raise funds for the high school musical production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”. Performance dates are: March 3, 4 & 5, 2017. Tickets for the musical will be available for purchase at the pancake breakfast or you can call 610-599-7011 x1001 for further information regarding tickets for the musical. Tickets for the “Be Our Guest ” pancake breakfast can be purchased ahead of time by calling Sue Bina at 610-588-3041. Pre-purchased tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 and younger (children 2 and younger eat free). At the door, adults will pay $7 and children will pay $5. February 21NCC Lineworker Info Session Northampton Community College (NCC) will be holding free Information sessions about its Lineworker program at 5 pm on February 13 and February 21, 2017 at Alumni Hall, Room 130 A-D, Gates Center, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. These sessions are mandatory for anyone who would like to enroll in the program.
The session will provide students with the opportunity to meet the instructors, hear about the program and its requirements, and gain information about potential resources for financial assistance for qualified candidates. This hands-on non-credit course is taught by instructors with lineworker experience and has been popular since its inception since 2013. It prepares students for entry-level linework in the electrical and telecommunications industries. February 25Winter Plant HikeSaturday, February 25, 10:00 AM-12 noon
Join us for this walk as we look for and identify plants in their winter garb. Learn what plants are important food for birds and other animals during the cold winter months. Also learn about edible plants that can help save you in an emergency situation! Participants should wear waterproof boots, dress for the weather, bring snacks and bottled water. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. February 28Food drive for Benders ChurchFood drive for Benders Church now through February 28 Please place the items you wish to donate in the bins at the Blue Mt. Community library in Pen Argyl.
Nursing Grads Receive Pins Twenty-five graduates of Northampton Community College’s (NCC) registered nursing program received their nursing pins on January 28. Grads include:
From Bangor: Drea Falcone March 4Hunter Education Classes
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hosting a hunter training course on Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Bath Rod and Gun Club, Township Line Road, Bath. The course is required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can purchase a license.
If you are interested in registering for the class, please click here. March 11Slater Family Network Silent Auction
The Slater Family Network’s 11th Annual Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Five Points Elementary School on the Bangor Area School District Campus. The profit from this event will benefit local families in need. The event begins at 10am for browsing and placement of tickets. The tickets will be pulled at 12noon. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. There are over 80 themed baskets and premium items such as gift cards, 50” Flat Screen TV, Inflatable Kayak, 2 bikes, Vera Bradley Bags, Coach Handbags, Xbox One and much more! Family admission is $12 which includes 26 tickets. Tickets for the premium prizes will be available for a separate purchase. Please join us for some family fun! Please call the Slater Family Network office at 610-599-7019 for information. March 16Join Rotary for 'Not Just Another Auction"
STROUDSBURG - The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs presents its 7th annual Not Just Another Auction, “The Luck of the Rotary,” on Thursday, March 16th, 2017, 6-10PM, at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. The auction includes an Irish inspired buffet dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 per person and sponsorships, as well as in-kind donation opportunities, are available for both the silent and live auctions.
During the event, the 3rd Annual Alex “Buzz” Bensinger Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to Charles and Virginia Kirkwood for their dedication to the community and unwavering support of the principles of Rotary and the Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs. Proceeds from Not Just Another Auction benefit Valor Clinic Foundation’s Veterans’ Unstoppable PTSD program, as well as Women’s Resources and the club’s other non-profit and charitable causes. For information, tickets and sponsorship details please e-mail, notjustanotherauction@gmail.com or visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org. The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs meets weekly at noon on Thursdays at the Sycamore Grille in Delaware Water Gap. For further information on the club, visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org. March 19Designer Bag Bingo Designer Bag Bingo will be held March 19 Sunday at 12:00 PM at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Co.
Bags and Barks Festival Proceeds benefit Boomer’s Angels Rescue & Care(501C3). Each winner receives a Coach Handbag! $35 Advanced Pricing for Bingo! Sunday, March 19, 2017 12pm -5Pm , Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn. 12-1pm Luncheon (Luncheon cost $25 extra)
Doors open at 1 PM for Bingo. Bingo runs from 1:30pm -4pm $45 at the door for Bingo (Luncheon not available at the door) Get your advance tickets now, only 250 Advance tickets sold. Over 18 only. You can pay through PayPal or checks can be made payable and mailed to Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care, PO Box 144, Martins Creek, PA 18063 March 31Plainfield/Wind Gap School FundraiserCome out for a chance to win some fabulous baskets sponsored by one of our Plainfield and Wind Gap classrooms or by a fantastic local businesses! There will be a 50/50 raffle as well! Last year they had over 200 prizes, so come on out and support the music departments of Plainfield Elementary and Wind Gap Middle School.
Friday, March 31 at 4:30 PM - 12 AM and Mar 31 at 4:30 PM to Apr 1 at 12 AM. Wind Gap Middle School 1620 Teels Rd, Pen Argyl. April 20Seventh Annual 912 Scholarship
The family and friends of Mr. Denny Strouse are offering a $1000 scholarship in loving memory of Denny. The 7th Annual “912” Scholarship is for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a technical school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a well rounded student with interests in academics, outdoor sporting activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and an enthusiasm for the outdoors. The student must possess a giving spirit exemplified through community service and love for family and friends. The application process is being facilitated by Slater Family Network. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website front page under 2017 Scholarships or under Slater Family Network. Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019. May 20Art in the Park
Forks Area Art Society - 2017 “Amp Up The Art!” ART IN THE PARK Call for Artist’s/Craftsman’s/Vendors. Forks Area Art Society is hosting its fourth outdoor art show to promote a creative community gathering of artists. Come join the fun! Saturday May 20, 2017 (Rain or Shine); 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Forks Township Community Center Amphitheater, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton PA 18040 Registration Fees: • Non-members: $40.00 for each 12x12 space. • FAAS Members (2017 dues paid): $30.00 for each 12x12 space. • Food Vendor – Business Flat Fee: $50.00 for each 12x12 space. Registration Deadline: May 1, 2017. Info: forksartsociety@gmail.com or Penny at (610) 746-3026. September 2ReStore Recyclable Latex Paint
September 2 Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Municipal Building, 387 Ye Olde Highway, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 October 7, Tatamy Borough, Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8Th St.,Tatamy, PA 18085 |
 
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex 700 American Bangor Road Bangor, ph 610-588-1224 Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Exercise , Wednesdays, 10:00 A.M. Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, 12:15 P.M. Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 A.M Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M. Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 P.M. Tax Preparation by AARP, Fridays, 8:A.M.-2:00 P.M. (MUST call 484-541-0198 for appointment) FEBRUARY EVENTS Poker, Tuesday, February 7, 12:15 P.M. Oscar Name That Tune, Thursday, Feb. 9, 10:00 A.M. Farkle, Thursday, February 9, 12:15 P.M. Valentine Meal, Friday, February 10 MUSIC WITH BILL REESE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 12:30 P.M. AARP Meeting, Monday, February 13, 12:30 P.M. Council Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 9:00 A.M. Events Committee Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 12:30 P.M. Baseball, Friday, February 17, 10:00 A.M. Poker, Tuesday, February, 21, 12:15 P.M. Oscar Trivia, Thursday, February 23, 10:00 A.M. Painting with Hen House, Tuesday, February 28, 1:00-3:00 P.M. 
Pen Argyl - February 2017
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Blue Mt. Library New BooksAdult Fiction:
The Whole Town's Talking, Fannie Flagg Everything We keep, Kerry Lonsdale Cross The Line, James Patterson Chasing Shadows, Karen Harper Chaos, Patricia Cornwell The German Girl, Armando Correa Girl In The Afternoon, Serena Burdick The Orphan Mother, Robert Hicks The Hopefuls, Jennifer Close Perfume River, Robert Butler The Invitation, Lucy Foley The Golden Son, Shilpi Gowda The Food Of Love, Amanda Prowse Queen Of The Cookbooks, Ashton Lee Monsoon Summer, Julia Gregson Adult Large Print: Just Fine With Caroline, Annie Noblin Twilight At Blueberry Barrens, Colleen Coble The Life She Wants, Robyn Carr Island Of Glass, Nora Roberts Adult Non-Fiction: Courage To Soar, Simone Biles Ray & Joan, Lisa Napoli Bangor Library New Books
(Jan 19 - Jan. 25) Adult Fiction You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon Exquisite Radiant by Elizabeth Hayley Uprooted by Naomi Novik The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Flight Patterns by Karen White. Young Adult Fiction Unplugged by Donna Freitas The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry Audio Books Fiction Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes Cross the Line by James Patterson Island of Glass by Nora Robert The Award by Danielle Steel. Dvds Minions Silver Lining Playbook Will and Grace Season 7 Woodlawn Slate Belt Road WorkPlainfield Twp
ROAD NAME: Sullivan Trail BETWEEN: Jacobsburg Road AND Broadway Street Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 01/30/2017 Est. Completion Date: 01/30/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM STOCKERTOWN BORO ROAD NAME: Main Street BETWEEN: Church Lane AND Main Street Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 02/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 02/03/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Plainfield Twp ROAD NAME: Sullivan Trail BETWEEN: Broadway Street AND Indian Trail Road Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 01/31/2017 Est. Completion Date: 01/31/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Forks Twp ROAD NAME: Sullivan Trail BETWEEN: Bushkill Drive AND Kesslersville Road Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 02/01/2017 Est. Completion Date: 02/01/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 AM Forks Twp ROAD NAME: Sullivan Trail BETWEEN: Kesslersville Road AND Church Lane Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 02/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 02/02/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM |
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
January 12, 2017 Oxford Fire Co. 33 O’Neill’s Place 23 – Bill Griffett 12-2, Jim Huff 10-4; Andy Conroy 9-5, Justin Wagner 9-5 Bangor Elks 36 East Bangor Fire Co. 20 – George Gallagher 13-1, Ryan Kreider 13-1; Bill Pascoe 10-4 Bangor Jax 34 Pen Argyl Legion 22 – Dave Giaquinto 10-4, Rick Wagner 10-4, A.J. Gilliland 10-4 Roseto Legion 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2; Horst Hoppe 9-5 Second Ward Fire Co. 30 Liberty Fire Co. 26 – Carl Boos 11-3, Sam Bossert 10-4; Phil Martin 9-5, Harry Edwards 9-5 Bangor VFW 41 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 15 – Ryan Comunale 12-2, Jeff LaBar 12-2, Chad Kreider 12-2; Bob Kelley 7-7 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 36 Columbia Fire Co. 20 – Derek Wynne 10-4, Scott Saltern 10-4; Bob Ponnett 8-6, Vic Zeeman 8-6 Roseto Legion 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Woody Ivins 12-2, Tom Amy 10-4 Oxford Fire Co. 35 East Bangor Fire Co. 21 – Ken Hagan 11-3, Tim Steele 10-4 Bangor Jax 32 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 24 – Dave Giaquinto 12-2, Jim Hughes 11-3; Adam Kluska 12-2 Pen Argyl Legion 41 Second Ward Fire Co. 15 – Steve Pfeiffer 13-1, Matt Moore 11-3 Bangor Elks won by forfeit over Roseto Rod & Gun Club O’Neill’s Place 41 Liberty Fire Co. 15 – Jack Bellis 14-0 Bangor VFW 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Jeff LaBar 10-4; Jeff Kneebone 8-6 2016-2017 SBMQL Second Half Standings Division 1 – Oxford Fire Co. 5-0, Bangor Elks 5-0, Bangor Jax 5-0, O’Neill’s Place 4-1, Roseto Legion 4-1, Pen Argyl Legion 3-2, Bangor VFW 3-2 Division 2 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 3-2, East Bangor Fire Co. 2-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-5, Liberty Fire Co. 0-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-5, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-5 New League, New Rivalries, Same Fun
Allentown, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks are happy to announce their 2017 National Arena League (NAL) schedule. Featuring six home and six away games, the Steelhawks season opens at home on Sunday, March 19 th at 4pm against the expansion Dayton Wolfpack.
“After much anticipation are thrilled to be able to release our 2017 league schedule today,” stated Steelhawks General Manager Mike Clark. “The National Arena League is ready to kickoff its inaugural season, and we can’t wait to start our seventh year of play. Week one can’t come soon enough, and we look forward to seeing the Steelhawks faithful out in full force this season inside the PPL Center.” Additional schedule highlights include a Week Three matchup where the team will be making the long trip to Florida to take on the Jacksonville Sharks, former members of the AFL. Week Four brings a familiar opponent to the Valley; the Columbus Lions will be in the Hawks Nest for the Steelhawks second home game on April 9th. The Steelhawks closest rivals this year will be the Dayton (Ohio) Wolfpack and the High Country (North Carolina) Grizzlies, each of whom appear on Lehigh Valley’s schedule multiple times; LV faces Dayton four times – two home, two away, and High Country three times – one home, two away. Full schedule is as follows:
Need holiday gift ideas? Steelhawks Season Ticket packages start as low as $48! In addition, our new online store makes it easier than ever to get exclusive, limited addition gear shipped directly to you. With an extended line of cold weather and women’s merchandise, there’s something for everyone. Order yours today by logging onto the Steelhawks website and clicking STORE. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 9 th to ensure holiday delivery. Steelhawks’ 2017 season tickets are on sale now with packages starting as low as $48! All Steelhawks’ games are played on Embassy Bank Field inside the PPL Center in Allentown. |
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