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Winter Storm Watch Saturday Night
A Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday evening through late Saturday night for heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible in the Slate Belt, Lehigh Valley, Berks County, southern Poconos and far northwestern New Jersey. from Saturday evening into very early Sunday morning. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Significant reductions in visibility are possible. There remains some uncertainty with how much precipitation extends this far westward, however there is the potential for a short period of heavy snow Saturday night which could lead to a rapid deterioration in Road conditions.
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Slaters Advance to Title Game.....
Bangor's Bernard Davis (23) is about to score during the Slaters 62-46 win over Wilson in a semi final Colonial League game Tuesday night at Catasauqua. Davis led all scorers with 19 points also had 12 rebounds. Bangor will play Southern Lehigh in the title game Friday night at Freedom. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
These members of East Bangor Fire Co. were among many Slate Belt first responders who were recognized Monday night for their service to the area during a dinner at the Broadway Pub in Bangor. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
First Responders Honored at Dinner
by Larry Cory
It's 3am on a cold, winter morning when the fire whistle sounds. Fire personnel immediately respond to the site not knowing exactly what they will find. It could be a false alarm, maybe a gas leak, maybe a structure in flames or some other issue. Regardless of the emergency, fire fighters are expected to resolve the matter.. In the aftermath they return home, grab a bite for breakfast and head to work. These men and women have other jobs - they are not professional fire fighters. They are your friends and neighbors, or the man or woman around the corner who VOLUNTEER their service to the community. Some literally must risk their lives to save other lives and their property. We in the media tend to focus on the size of the fire, the damage, and other lurid details. Somewhere in the story there may be a sentence or two about how the effort of the fire fighters helped put out the fire. - nothing more. Monday night, local First Responders got more than a sentence or two at a First Responders' Recognition dinner held at the Broadway Pub in downtown Bangor. There were several fire companies and related organizations that attended filling both rooms at the pub to near capacity. Among them, Rescue Fire Co. from Bangor had several representatives, including three men with a combined 150 years of experience. Forty-six year veteran Larry Lobb, Larry Rondinelli (50 years) and Merlin Repsher (54 years) are still active Rescue members. (See Inset) Another veteran fireman at a nearby table recently survived a near-fatal heart attack and has returned to serve again. It's compelling stories like these that should make us all feel fortunate to have dedicated public volunteers ready to help at moment's notice. This was the second year for the event and there are hopes that it may become an annual affair. It began last year as a way of recognizing the efforts of many volunteer fire fighters who battled and extinguished a fire in downtown Bangor on a Sunday morning.
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Bison vs. Buffalo: What's the Difference?
Burly, shaggy bison (Bison bison), the North American hoofed mammals that, for many people, embody the American West, are often referred to as buffalo.
But even though they are in the same family group as Old World buffalo species — the Asian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and the African cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) — bison are not closely related to those species, making the common name "buffalo" misleading. But even though bison and buffalo are similarly large, cattle-like animals, there are striking physical differences that distinguish them. The American bison — which can weigh up to 2,000 lbs. (900 kilograms) — sports an unusually massive head and a considerable shoulder hump, both of which are covered with thick, woolly fur. The enormous, heavy muscles in the hump allow bison to use their heads as powerful snowplows in the winter, pushing aside masses of snow by swinging their heads from side to side, the NPS reported. Bison's heads can also be used as battering rams, to drive off predators or to compete for females, according to the NPS. By comparison, the buffalo of Africa and Asia have no hump whatsoever, and their skulls are smaller than those of bison. But while they may come up short on head size, both buffalo species more than make up for that in the breadth of their impressive horns. Asian buffalo have large, crescent-shaped horns that curve upward and can span over 6 feet (2 meters) in length, according to the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL). Wild males can weigh over 2,600 lbs. (1,200 kg), though domesticated Asian buffalo, which are widespread across Asia, typically weigh about half as much as that — around 1,200 lbs. (550 kg), EOL explained. African cape buffalo are native to the savannas and grasslands of southern, western, eastern and central Africa, and the animals usually congregate near water, according to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). Males are equipped with a head shield from which the horns sprout, sweeping downward before curling back up again, and can weigh as much as 1,500 lbs. (680 kg), the AWF reported. Currently, about 10,000 wild bison still roam 12 states in North America, where the animals forage for an average of 9 to 12 hours each day for weeds, grasses and leafy plants, according to the DOI By Live Science Advice from a Pediatrician
With the flu season breaking records, everyone is desperately trying to keep the virus at bay.
Pediatricians especially are seeing huge traffic in their offices as the number of children who have died from the flu continues to rise: 63 have passed away so far. "This year is pretty bad," Dr. Shilpa Patel, a pediatrician in Rockleigh, New Jersey, told NBC News. "Parents are panicking." Beyond getting a flu shot, here are Patel's seven most important tips for families and kids: 1. If your children are sick, keep them home "Don't send them to school," Patel urged. "They infect everybody else and we really don't want the parents to be doing that. So keep them home if they're sick, and go to your pediatrician rather than clogging up the emergency rooms." Kids can generally go back to school if they've had 24 hours without a fever, vomiting or diarrhea. But use your instinct: If you think your child doesn't look right, stay home or take them to the doctor, she advised. 2. Go ahead and see the pediatrician After hearing that dozens of kids have died from the flu, it's no wonder many parents want to see the doctor the moment their child gets a fever, or is coughing and sneezing. "That's fine because a lot of times, I just say to the parents, 'Look, if you're worried, just bring them in, let me listen to the hearts and lungs and make sure there's no infection.' That's the biggest thing that you're worried about with flu," Patel said. 3. Teach your child how to cough or sneeze properly Patel tells kids to pull their shirt out and sneeze or cough into it to prevent the virus from spreading. Coughing or sneezing into their elbow can work, but kids sometimes miss the target! If anybody else is coughing or sneezing, also pull your shirt out, cover your face and walk the other way, she advises. 4. Tell your children not to touch their faces Avoid the T-zone, which includes your eyes, nose and mouth. Keep repeating those instructions: It may take a while for the message to sink in with kids. 5. Don't kiss anybody on the face Instead, kiss the back of the head, especially when it comes to newborns and younger babies. "If you are going to be sick, you're contagious three days before you get your cold symptoms," Patel warns. 6. Clean, clean, clean To prevent the flu from spreading, Patel's office staff "glove up and we Lysol everything" — most any surface in the room where the sick child was. Do the same in your home. After Patel washes her hands, she takes the paper towel, wipes her hands, then turns off the faucet with the towel and tosses it straight into the trash to prevent germs from getting back on her clean hands. 7. Watch your child's reaction to a fever If you give your child a medication like Tylenol or Motrin, and the fever calms down, he or she should perk up and begin to act normally again, Patel said. If that's the case, you can probably relax. If, on the other hand, the fever has come down, but your child is lethargic and not moving, he or she needs to be seen by a doctor immediately, Patel noted.
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building tonight from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. District 10 Songfest Concert
The 2018 PMEA District 10 Intermediate Songfest Concert will be held at Bangor Area High School’s M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater Friday February 16 at 7:30pm. Guest Conductor Jeffrey Smith, Music Director Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale and assistant conductor for Philly POPS Tickets are $3.00 Miller Keystone Blood Mobile Event Miller Keystone will be bringing a bus to the Grand Central Landfill and Hauling/Waste Management of the Slate Belt, Pen Argyl on Friday, February 16 at 10:00 am. Interested Blood Donors can sign up by sending an email to Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors directly at afors1@wm.com. Heart Flower Workshop Feb. 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bloom. Come create this Heart Flower with Lorena on Friday, February 16th at 6 pm! Cost is $35 per person for the class, 16x20 canvas, and supplies. Secure your spot today!Register HERE Literacy Center Open House Fowler Literacy Center Open House Hosted by ProJeCt of Easton will be held Friday, February 16 at 11 AM - 3 PM, 320 Ferry St, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042 Visit ProJeCt at our dedicated literacy center to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals! -GED® Preparation -English as a Second Language -One-on-One Tutoring -Family Literacy Program -Early Childhood Education For more information, please contact Rita Marasa, Student Success Coach at 610-258-110 Bald Eagle Nest Cams in Hanover, PA - Live
To view click on Camera 1 or 2 below.
January, 2018 - Streams from two cameras at the nest site went live. One camera is more of a side angle and the other a view from above, which also has infrared capabilities for night viewing.. December 2017 - Staff members from HDOnTap and Codorus State Park worked through the cold and wind to replace and rewire cables at the nest site. Some of the nest had fallen. Two adult eagles have been frequenting the site with nesting material. Cams courtesy of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Camera 1 ........... Camera 2 Weather Related Forecasts
Scavello Office Opening in UMBT
Senator Mario Scavello will be opening an office at the Upper Mount Bethel Township Building in Mid-February. His office hours will be Monday, Wednesday andFriday during the hours of 8:30am - 1:00 p.m. SBRPD Partners With Recovery Revolution The Slate Belt Regional Police Department partners with Recovery Revolution to provide gateway assistance to those addicted to opiods and other controlled substances. Officers provide information about Recovery Revolution to those that could use this outreach. This includes those cases of opioid or other controlled substance overdoses, those arrested for possession of controlled substances, DUI and for the concerned family members and friends of those affected by addiction. A consent form is completed, giving officers the ability to forward the person’s contact information to Recovery Revolution. Within 24 hours, an outreach worker makes contact with the person and treatment information is provided. With the growing concern over opioid addiction, Slate Belt Regional Police Department has become a proactive partner with our local recovery center to provide this avenue for treatment and recovery. We thank the staff of Recovery Revolution for all that they do to help those who suffer from addiction. For more information about Recovery Revolution, call (610) 599-7700 or visit www.recovery revolution.org. February 15 Regular EventsBlue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am Pen Argyl Borough Planning Commission - 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm 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.
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARFebruary Events at Jacobsburg
Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available When: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM and Saturday, February 24, 12:30-2:30 PM Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter! Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth. Winter Service for Scouts Saturday, February 17, 9:00-11:00 AM Want to earn service hours while hiking at Jacobsburg? Join us on an organized hike to patrol the trails for litter while enjoying nature in winter. Clean-up equipment will be provided as well as hot chocolate! We will hike at least two miles of trails. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy waterproof boots. Registration is required. Family Night: Investigating Owl Pellets Friday, February 23, 6:30-7:30 PM What is an owl pellet? Well it’s not poop! Find out more about these mysterious little treasures that our local night time hunters leave behind. We will spend the evening being scientists by investigating the diets of owls through dissection! Find clues about the habits and roles of owls in the ecosystem, starting with what they eat. This program is appropriate for children ages six and up. Registration is required. Winter Tracking Saturday, February 24, 10:00 AM-12 noon Could you tell if a bobcat was in the area? An owl? Join us as we take a walk through Jacobsburg in search of animal tracks and signs. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If we have snow, we will take the walk in snowshoes! 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. Craft and Vendor Show The 24th Annual Mt. Bethel Fire Company Ladies Auxillary Craft and Vendor Show will be held March 17th from 9am to 3pm at Mt. Bethel Fire House, 2341 N. Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel. Table space is availale. The cost is $20 first table/$15 for additional tables. To reserve a space, email kvanderpool2@gmail.com and ask for a form. Harlem Wizards Basketball Game The Bangor Area Middle School PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student, Organization) is hosting its 1st Annual Harlem Wizards Basketball Game on April 7, 2018. While the PTSO is fairly new, we are running this fundraiser in hopes that we can raise enough money to assist the school with future purchases that are not in their budget such as: new library books, school supplies and equipment, funding field trips and assemblies, as well as assist with purchases for the school dances throughout the year. We wanted to take a new approach to fundraising and offer a family friendly event that would bring the community together for a great cause and promote wellness at the same time. We will have our own team consisting of teachers and staff from each school in the district as well as some High School players. Our team will be playing against the Harlem Wizards. To purchase tickets online you can go to: https://www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/ Find the April calendar and click on April 7th, Bangor, PA. Any businesses interested in being a sponsor for this event can contact Debbie Smith, 610-751-7692 or Kim Gambale, 484-241-0441 or email: bamsptso@gmail.com Entertainment This Week
SFN Silent Auction
The Slater Family Network’s 12 th Annual Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018 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, 2 Man Tent, 2 bikes, Vera Bradley Bags, Coach Handbags, Fit Bit 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. SFN Scholarships Offered Slater Family Network is sponsoring a $2000.00 scholarship for a 2018 Bangor High School graduate. The applications are now available on the school district website under the Slater Family Network tab, in the HS Guidance Office or the SFN office behind the DeFranco School. Completed applications are due at SFN on April 27. The family of Denny Strouse is sponsoring a $1000.00 scholarship through Slater Family Network for a 2018 Bangor High School graduate. The applications are now available on the school district website under the Slater Family Network tab, in the HS Guidance Office or the SFN office behind the DeFranco School. Completed applications are due at SFN on April 27. Call the SFN office with any questions at 610-599- 7019. SBCC Scholarship Applications The Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce applications for Scholarship Achievement Award 2018 are available March 1st at the guidance departments of Bangor High School, Pen Argyl High School, Faith Christian & Career Institute of Technology. The Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce will award one scholarship to a senior from each of the four area schools: Bangor, Pen Argyl, Faith Christian & Career Institute of Technology. Applicants must reside in the Slate Belt to apply. The scholarships will be presented to the students based upon the following criteria; academic accomplishment, demonstrated service to school and/or community, demonstration of leadership capabilities and future vocational plans. Please note: A separate award, The Frederick R. Curcio, Jr. Scholarship Award, may also be applied for at this time. To qualify a senior must be either registered at Lincoln Technical Institute or majoring in computer science. Applications must be received by April 15, 2018. To honor the recipients, parents and friends, a Scholarship Awards Dinner is planned for May 17th at Tuscarora Inn. For more information contact the guidance department or the chamber office at 610.588.1000. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - February 15The Maine explodes 1898 A massive explosion of unknown origin sinks the battleship USS Maine in Cuba’s Havana harbor, killing 260 of the fewer than 400 American crew members aboard. One of the first American battleships, the Maine weighed more than 6,000 tons and was built at a cost of more than $2 million. Ostensibly on a friendly visit, the Maine had been sent to Cuba to protect the interests of Americans there after a rebellion against Spanish rule broke out in Havana in January. An official U.S. Naval Court of Inquiry ruled in March that the ship was blown up by a mine, without directly placing the blame on Spain. Much of Congress and a majority of the American public expressed little doubt that Spain was responsible and called for a declaration of war.
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February 15
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 16
Miller Keystone Blood Mobile Event Miller Keystone will be bringing a bus to the Grand Central Landfill and Hauling/Waste Management of the Slate Belt, Pen Argyl on Friday, February 16 at 10:00 am. Interested Blood Donors can sign up by sending an email to Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors directly at afors1@wm.com. Heart Flower Workshop Feb. 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bloom. Come create this Heart Flower with Lorena on Friday, February 16th at 6 pm! Cost is $35 per person for the class, 16x20 canvas, and supplies. Secure your spot today!Register HERE District 10 Songfest Concert The 2018 PMEA District 10 Intermediate Songfest Concert will be held at Bangor Area High School’s M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater Friday February 16 at 7:30pm. Guest Conductor Jeffrey Smith, Music Director Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale and assistant conductor for Philly POPS Tickets are $3.00 Literacy Center Open House Fowler Literacy Center Open House Hosted by ProJeCt of Easton will be held Friday, February 16 at 11 AM - 3 PM, 320 Ferry St, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042 Visit ProJeCt at our dedicated literacy center to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals! -GED® Preparation -English as a Second Language -One-on-One Tutoring -Family Literacy Program -Early Childhood Education For more information, please contact Rita Marasa, Student Success Coach at 610-258-110 February 17Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS
Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS (multiple sclerosis) @ Vigilant fire company in Slatington, Saturday, February 17 6pm - 11pm doors open at 5:30 $15.00 per person includes platter, dessert, chips, pretzels, & soda! This is a BYOB event! There will be a variety of music something for everyone! Contact Cindy for tickets 484-725-9035. Everything For Evy Benefit An Everything For Evy Benefit by Danielle Hardy and Chris Schleppy Roberts Saturday, February 17 at 12 PM - 6 PM will be held at the Bangor VFW Post 739 202 Veterans Road, Bangor, Pennsylvania. Felicia and Brett were married in September of 2015. A young couple very in love and excited to start their family. After learning they were expecting their hearts were filled with tremendous joy! At 24 weeks gestation Felicia and Brett were heartbroken to learn that their baby girl was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and MAPCA’s This meant being delivered in Philadelphia to ensure she was surrounded by some of the areas top medical teams to help baby Evelyn Hope begin this amazing fight for her life. Evelyn Hope arrived in this world on November 13th of 2017 and has endured more medical procedures than most of us would ever in a hundred lifetimes. Currently they are in California at a top medical facility with an amazing team of professionals doing everything they can to help her fight. This has been an unbelievable emotional experience for Felicia, Brett and their entire family. And now it’s our turn as a community to reach out and help! Elks Bingo Bonanza Bingo Bonanza Hosted by Bangor Elks #1106 will be held Saturday, February 17 at 6 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013. Doors open at 5PM Bingo starts at 6PM CASH PRIZES TRICKY TRAY Moonlight Lake Paint Workshop at Bloom Feb. 17 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come create tis beautiful Moonlight Lake scene on a 16x20 canvas with Karen! Cost is $35 for class, canvas, and supplies. Secure your spot today. Register here! DaVinci Center Feb. 17 – Travel to the North and South Pole with the Center for Aquatic Sciences at the Adventure Aquarium. See a real narwhal (a.k.a. unicorn of the sea) tusk, touch a polar bear pelt, observe a live shark, and learn about everything in between. Showtimes: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Winter Service for Scouts Saturday, February 17, 9:00-11:00 AM Want to earn service hours while hiking at Jacobsburg? Join us on an organized hike to patrol the trails for litter while enjoying nature in winter. Clean-up equipment will be provided as well as hot chocolate! We will hike at least two miles of trails. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy waterproof boots. Registration is required. February 18
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 2:00-4:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. DaVinci Center Feb. 18 – Learn about exotic animals with the Lehigh Valley Zoo. Discover what makes the African Penguin different from its southern cousin. The penguin won’t be alone; the zoo will bring some of its friends also. Showtimes: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Backyard Bird Count and Walk Great Backyard Bird Count and Bird Walk hosted by Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center will be held Sunday, February 18 at 10 AM - 11:30 AM at Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072 Let's all support the Great Backyard Bird Count! Join the habitat team and bird specialist for an hour walk around the property. Dress for the weather, bring your binoculars and an extra pair of shoes! (it might be muddy) For any questions, please contact Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors at afors1@wm.com February 19
DaVinci Center
Feb. 19 – Bring your family to see our furry friends from the Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours. Learn how these adorable canines train, the different roles of the dog team, and become a musher. Showtimes: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Lineworker Info Session at NCC NCC will hold an information session about its lineworker program on February 19 at 5:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Campus. The session will be held in Alumni 130 A – D. The session will give prospective students the opportunity to meet the instructors, learn about the program and gain information about potential sources of 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 in 2013. It prepares students for entry-level linework in the electrical and telecommunications fields. During the 12 week course, which includes 375 hours of instruction, students will learn to safely and efficiently climb 40m floor utility poles, construct assemblies while on poles, use a variety of hand tools and understand the basics of electricity. Classes begin in March. The cost is $4,950 and $400 for materials. Students must purchase their own safety belts and climbers. For information, call 610-861-5577 or email technical@northampton.edu. February 21
Veterans Assistance Day in Pen Argyl
Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding a Veterans Assistance Day on Wednesday, February 21 at the senator’s Pen Argyl district office. This service is offered on the third Wednesday of each month. The district office is located at 2 N. Robinson Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a service officer with the American Legion Pennsylvania Department will be on site to assist veterans with issues including: compensation and pension claims, education benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system, burial and survivor benefits, state benefits, and obtaining military personnel and medical records. Veterans do not need to be a member of the American Legion to receive these services. Please contact the Pen Argyl office to schedule an appointment at 610-863-1200. Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Meeting The Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Meeting scheduled for Wednesday February has been postponed to 7:00pm February 21. February 22Dining For Dogs
Come chow down on lunch, dinner or even a snack at the Old Mill in Pen Argyl February 22 starting at 11:00am. Slate Belt Animal Advocacy group animals will benefit from the restaurant generously donating 10% of the day ‘s proceeds. Donations of supplies will be accepted the day of the fundraiser. February 23
Family Night: Investigating Owl Pellets
Friday, February 23, 6:30-7:30 PM at Jacobsburg What is an owl pellet? Well it’s not poop! Find out more about these mysterious little treasures that our local night time hunters leave behind. We will spend the evening being scientists by investigating the diets of owls through dissection! Find clues about the habits and roles of owls in the ecosystem, starting with what they eat. This program is appropriate for children ages six and up. Registration is required. February 24
Adult Indoor Triathlon
Adult Indoor Triathlon hosted by Pocono Family YMCA will be held Saturday, February 24 at 10 AM - 12 PM at the Pocono Family YMCA 809 Main St, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 Tickets Available at s3.asoundstrategy.com Come and participate with us in this fun family-oriented fundraising event. Show your friends and family that supporting a charity can be fun and fulfilling! Adults can either sign up as individuals or a relay team! All events are TIMED activities.Distances will be measured by volunteer counters/timers. Swim 10 minutes; Bike 20 minutes; Run 15 minutes Winter Tracking Saturday, February 24, 10:00 AM-12 noon at Jacobsburg Could you tell if a bobcat was in the area? An owl? Join us as we take a walk through Jacobsburg in search of animal tracks and signs. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If we have snow, we will take the walk in snowshoes! 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 27Cabinet In Your Community
The Governor’s Office has invited you to attend "Cabinet In Your community" to talk about issues that are important to you and your region at East Stroudsburg University on February 27th. Any citizen of Upper Mount Bethel and Portland, Lower Mount Bethel, Bangor and East Bangor are invited to attend. Remember to RSVP! Cost is free! There is no deadline to register but once sold out no more RSVPs will be accepted. Learn to Build a Mandolin at NCC Make your own instrument in this new class Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer a new class “Build a Mandolin” on Tuesday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m., at the Fab Lab, Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. Participants will use hand tools to carve a neck, soundboard and back, using Sitka spruce and curly maple, which will be supplied. The class has no prerequisites, but some instrument building knowledge will be a plus. The fee is $989. To enroll, visit the course catalog at www.northampton.edu/fablab or call 610-332-8665. March 1
Board Game Bonanza!
Do you like to play Games? On Thursday, March 1 from 1-3 pm, The Blue Mt. Community library will host a BOARD GAME BONANZA! Board games will be supplied or you may bring your own. Space is limited therefore, reservations are required. Call the library manager at 610-863- 3029 for more information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. The Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10am-Noon and M-Th, 6-8 pm. Free Nurse Aide Info Session Get the information you need to join the fastest growing industry in America. One out of every five jobs created is in healthcare. Looking to enter this high demand industry? Northampton Community College’s Nurse Aide (CNA) training program provides the tools to be successful in a new career with the potential of earning $10-$15 per hour. Join us for a free fact finding information session at Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem on March 1 at 6 p.m. to learn about the career, training program and how to get started. Attendance is strongly encouraged if you’re considering taking the CNA class so you understand the program requirements and any updates. The program is free but pre-registration is requested. Please visit Northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses to enroll and learn more about the program. The Nurse Aide program begins April 2 at Fowler Family Southside Center. Questions? Please call 610-332-6585. March 9-11
Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show
The 2018 Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show, with the theme “Fields, Farms and Backyards” at Allentown Fairgrounds. March 6
Gearing Up for Kindergarten
The Bangor Area School District will be offering the spring Gearing Up for Kindergarten program beginning this March. The program will be held at the Washington Elementary School on Tuesdays and the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesdays from March 6 to March 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The Gearing Up for Kindergarten program is intended for families with a child who will be entering kindergarten in August 2018. The classes run for an hour and a half each night. This program offers parent/child activities, as well as separate child preparation and parent education classes. Parent topics include: Learning Styles/School Readiness, Temperament, Early Literacy/Math, Social/Emotional Development, Nurturance and Prevention Tools, Nutrition, Safety, and Parent’s Role in School Success. Preschool topics include Math activities, Science exploration, Motor development, Sensory development and Reading/Literacy. The program is free of charge, with child care being offered for siblings. Registration forms are available on the District’s website, at the elementary schools or by calling Rae Temples at 610-599- 7015, ext. 75103#. March 11
UMBT Bus Trip Upper Mount Bethel will be having its First Bus Trip of 2018 on Sunday, March 11th to the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! The Bus Trip and ticket for admission is $33 for adults, Students ages 17-24 is $25, and Children/Teenagers from ages 2-16 is $20. Under the age of 2 is free. You can purchase tickets by cash or check (payable to Upper Mount Bethel Township) at the Township Building or you can mail checks with guests names to Upper Mount Bethel Township (Att: Flower Show Bus Trip) PO BOX 520 Mount Bethel, PA 18343. The Bus picks up at the Mount Bethel Fire House at 8am and will return by 6pm. Get your tickets before February 22nd as we will no longer accept reservations after that date. This is sure to sell out fast, so get your tickets as soon as possible! March 13
Gearing Up for Kindergarten
The Bangor Area School District will be offering the spring Gearing Up for Kindergarten program beginning this March. The program will be held at the Washington Elementary School on Tuesdays and the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesdays from March 6 to March 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. March 15
Music In Our Schools Concert
Music In Our Schools Concert with various instrumental and choral ensembles will be held in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School, 7:00pm March 15. March 17
Craft and Vendor Show
The 24th Annual Mt. Bethel Fire Company Ladies Auxillary Craft and Vendor Show will be held March 17th from 9am to 3pm at Mt. Bethel Fire House, 2341 N. Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel. Table space is availale. The cost is $20 first table/$15 for additional tables. To reserve a space, email kvanderpool2@gmail.com and ask for a form. March 18
Designer Purse Blingo Designer Purse Blingo Hosted by Humble Hearts For Hope, Inc. Sunday, March 18 at 12 PM - 4 PM at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap. Tickets by Eventbrite. Early Bird Registration for Coach Purse. Sales end on Jan 31 at 6 PM. Cost $25.00 20 Games, Mix and Match between Designer Purses and Premier Designs Bling. March 20
Gearing Up for Kindergarten
The Bangor Area School District will be offering the spring Gearing Up for Kindergarten program beginning this March. The program will be held at the Washington Elementary School on Tuesdays and the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesdays from March 6 to March 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. March 24Rotary East Bunny Breakfast
The Slate Belt Rotary's 7th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held March 24, 2018 from 9-11AM at the Scorecard in Wind Gap. All children 9 and under eat FREE. $8 for all others. Proceeds for this event benefit the Community Garden of the Slate Belt. March 27
Gearing Up for Kindergarten
The Bangor Area School District will be offering the spring Gearing Up for Kindergarten program beginning this March. The program will be held at the Washington Elementary School on Tuesdays and the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesdays from March 6 to March 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. April 7
Harlem Wizards Basketball Game
The Bangor Area Middle School PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student, Organization) is hosting its 1st Annual Harlem Wizards Basketball Game on April 7, 2018. While the PTSO is fairly new, we are running this fundraiser in hopes that we can raise enough money to assist the school with future purchases that are not in their budget such as: new library books, school supplies and equipment, funding field trips and assemblies, as well as assist with purchases for the school dances throughout the year. We wanted to take a new approach to fundraising and offer a family friendly event that would bring the community together for a great cause and promote wellness at the same time. We will have our own team consisting of teachers and staff from each school in the district as well as some High School players. Our team will be playing against the Harlem Wizards. To purchase tickets online you can go to: https://www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/ Find the April calendar and click on April 7th, Bangor, PA. Any businesses interested in being a sponsor for this event can contact Debbie Smith, 610-751-7692 or Kim Gambale, 484-241-0441 or email: bamsptso@gmail.com April 13,14 & 15
BAHS Spring Musical
The Spring Musical "42nd Street" will be held in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School, 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, April 13, 14 and Saturday and Sunday April 14,15 at 2:00pm. April 21
Trek for Tech 5k
Trek for Tech 5k hosted by Monroe Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) will be held Saturday, April 21 at 9 AM - 10:30 PM at Dansbury Park East Stroudsburg.Tickets Available register.chronotrack.com Monroe Career and Technical Institute’s Trek for Tech is a runner/walker friendly event taking place on the Levee Loop Trail at Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg. This inaugural 5k is being hosted by MCTI’s Aevidum Club, Interact Club and The National Technical Honor Society. All proceeds will benefit Monroe County Special Olympics, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Big Brother Big Sister of the Bridge. Timing of this event will be done by Ready Set Run. Registration per runner/walker is $25.00. Participants registered prior to April 7th will receive a complementary race shirt and bag. To register please click https://register.chronotrack.com/r/36340 Jacobsburg Grounds Clean-Up Annual Spring Grounds Clean-Up at Jacobsburg Historical Society will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018, 8 am–12 pm. Refreshments Great Earth Day Community Service Project! All volunteers are greatly appreciated! April 22
Earth Day Celebration
Annual Earth Day Celebration hosted by Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center will be held Sunday, April 22 at 11 AM - 2 PM at Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072 The event will include presentations by Bear Mountain Butterflies and the P.T. Reptiles!! (YES REPTILES THIS YEAR!! YAY!) They will also be recognizing some of the great Scouts that have achieved Eagle Status for the projects completed at the Education Center. Activities for the kids, composting information and other great organizations will be here! More information to come! April 24
Broadway Night
Broadway Night will be held in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School, 7:30pm April 24. April 28Lookout Sportsman Drawing/Meat Raffle
The Lookout Fire Company, is proud to once again host its annual sportsman drawing and meat raffle on Saturday April 28, 2018 at the Weona Park Community center from 1 PM till 5 PM! This year's tickets includes 30 prizes, from firearms, electric smokehouse, to kayaks and more! Plus numerous door prizes, meat raffle, additional raffles, food, drinks, refreshments, and more the day of the drawing. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and must be purchased for entry to the drawing. For ticket purchase, or more information please email info@lookoutfireco.com. April 29
Breast Friends Bingo
Breast Friends of PA Coach Bingo will be held Sunday, April 29 at 12 pm in the Charter's Banquest Facility at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company in Wind Gap. Please come out and support Breast Friends of PA as we support the men and women of PA. Help us help those through the trauma of cancer one friend at a time. The afternoon will feature 15 games of bingo and 1 Buy in game grand finale. An authentic Coach handbag will be going to the individual winner of each game. All participants will have an opportunity to purchase 50/50, Raffle tickets and extra sets of bingo packs. All tickets will most likely sell out in pre sales. Admission is $30 per person pre-sale. Tickets can be purchased by phone Vivian Vega 321-236-3722 or at the door (if not sold out). Tickets are non refundable. May 6All Makes Spring Fling
The first Annual ALL MAKES Spring Fling Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show at Reagle Dodge will be held Sunday May 6 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Invite your family and friends. May 10
BAHS Choirs Spring Concert
The High School Choirs Spring concert will be held in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School, 7:30pm May 10. May 16
Bangor Jazz Bands Concert
The Middle and High School Jazz Bands Concert will be held in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School, 7:30pm May 16. May 18
BAHS Bands Concert
The High School Bands Concert will be held in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School, 7:30pm May 18. June 2 Annual Heroin & Opiate Awareness Day
The Third Annual Heroin & Opiate Awareness Day Hosted by Partners for a New Beginning will be held Saturday, June 2 at 12 PM at Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Dr, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 There will be educational support and resources, a guest speaker, crafters, vendors, food, music, tricky tray, 50/50 and so much more!! Educational resources: • Bangor Elks • CHC - mock bedroom • Stephens Place • Bethlehem Recovery • Pyramid • The Addicts Mom • Serenity Addict • Tasha Behnke Counseling ...Vendors • Parklane Jewelry • Lula Roe • Aroma Thera Putty *Veronica Drake - Spiritual Mentor Keep checking back for update Your $20 donation to enter the event will provide you with food, snacks, beer and live music from local band Cold Shot. There will also be a wide variety of items you can win when you purchase tickets for the tricky tray! (Prizes will be updated in the event as they are collected) **This is a family friendly event, children under 18 are welcome! Under 5 are free, 5-13 are $10 and over 13 would be $20 June 16Basket Weaving Workshop
Basket Weaving Workshop will be held at Jacobsburg Early American Craft Center. Saturday, June 16, 2018, 9:30 am–4 pm. Pre-registration Required June 17Mopar Father's Day Car Show
The 29th Annual All Mopar Father's Day Car Show will be held June 17 at 8 AM - 3 PM at Reagle Dodge 1223 Blue Valley Dr, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072 June 23World War II Living History Weekend
World War II Living History Weekend will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Jacobsburg: 9 am–5 pm & Sunday, June 24, 2018: 9 am–3 pm. Visitors can tour Allied & German camps staffed by re-enactors, see period military and non-military vehicle displays, meet and talk to WWII Veterans. Battle Reenactment -WWII Vendors – Music – Food. July 12
Quarry Hoist
Demonstration for the Slate Belt Heritage Center Bangor Quarry Hoist will be held Thursday, July 12 at 7 PM - 8 PM at 1st Street and Market Street, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013 The Bangor Quarry Hoist has booked its first event! On Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 7 PM, it will operate for the Slate Belt Heritage Center's monthly program, which will occur at the Hoist. The program will detail the restoration of the hoist and feature a live demonstration. Although work on the hoist and pavilion is still underway, progress is so advanced that we can look forward to this event next summer. September 22-23Masonic Car & Truck Show
Presented by the Portland Masonic lodge No.311 F&AM Car, truck, motorcycle show, truck and tractor pulls Saturday and Sunday. Music, food, vendors, and much much more!!! Setup 9/21 5pm Show & shine and truck pulls Saturday 9/22. Tractor pulls Sunday 9/23. Food, vendors, music. Vendors spaces available. Call Bob-484-239-5294 October 27-28Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous
Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous – Living History Weekend will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018: 10 am–4 pm & Sunday, October 28, 2018: 10 am–4 pm. Fur Trade Era encampment, 18th c. Market Faire, Early American Arts & Crafts exhibits with demonstrations Open Hearth Cooking – Children’s Games – Food |
 
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FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Pen Argyl - February 2018
MTD: 2.58 YTD: 6.90 Normal: 2.77
Bangor Library New Books
February 8 Adult Fiction
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SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
January 25, 2018
Bangor Elks 42 Pen Argyl Legion 14 – Chad Kreider 11-3, Ryan Kreider 11-3, George Gallagher 11-3, Jody Zengulis 11-3
Second Ward Fire Co. 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – Dan Lucas 13-1, Dave Flynn 12-2; Brian Mucklin 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 32 Liberty Fire Co. 24 – Dave Flick 13-1, John hartzell 9-5; Buck Miller 9-5
Bangor VFW 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – Ron Lugg 12-2, Eric Comunale 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5, Gary Haycock 8-6
Bangor Jax 30 O’Neill’s Place 26 – Carson Brewer 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5; Jared Lobb 8-6
East Bangor Fire Co. 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Dave Klingle 13-1, John Pene 12-2; Rob George 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 41 Roseto Legion 15
January 18, 2018
East Bangor Fire Co. 36 Columbia Fire Co. 20 – Kyle Frankenfield 12-2, Keith Tickle 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 33 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 23 – Gary Fagan 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 12-2
Second Ward Fire Co. 30 Bangor VFW 26 – Chuck Bossert 9-5, Dave Burrier 9-5; Rod LaBar 9-5, Ryan Comunale 9-5
Bangor Elks 49 Liberty Fire Co. 7 – Dave Giaquinto 13-1, Wayne Hill 13-1
Roseto Legion 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – John Cuvo 11-3, Eric Porter 10-4; Larry Mucklin 10-4
Pen Argyl Legion 32 O’Neill’s Place 24 – Todd Lakey 10-4, Bob Ponnett 10-4, Steve Pfeiffer 10-4; Jack Bellis 9-5, Paul Freeby 8-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Rob Tiburzi 12-2, Jeff Kluska 11-3; Mike Vedral 8-6
2017-2018 SBMQL SECOND HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Bangor Elks 6-0, Oxford Fire Co. 6-0, Pen Argyl Legion 6-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-1, Roseto Legion 5-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-2, Bangor Jax 3-3
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 2-4, Bangor VFW 2-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-6, Liberty Fire Co. 0-6, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-6, Columbia Fire Co. 0-6
Bangor Elks 42 Pen Argyl Legion 14 – Chad Kreider 11-3, Ryan Kreider 11-3, George Gallagher 11-3, Jody Zengulis 11-3
Second Ward Fire Co. 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – Dan Lucas 13-1, Dave Flynn 12-2; Brian Mucklin 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 32 Liberty Fire Co. 24 – Dave Flick 13-1, John hartzell 9-5; Buck Miller 9-5
Bangor VFW 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – Ron Lugg 12-2, Eric Comunale 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5, Gary Haycock 8-6
Bangor Jax 30 O’Neill’s Place 26 – Carson Brewer 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5; Jared Lobb 8-6
East Bangor Fire Co. 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Dave Klingle 13-1, John Pene 12-2; Rob George 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 41 Roseto Legion 15
January 18, 2018
East Bangor Fire Co. 36 Columbia Fire Co. 20 – Kyle Frankenfield 12-2, Keith Tickle 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 33 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 23 – Gary Fagan 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 12-2
Second Ward Fire Co. 30 Bangor VFW 26 – Chuck Bossert 9-5, Dave Burrier 9-5; Rod LaBar 9-5, Ryan Comunale 9-5
Bangor Elks 49 Liberty Fire Co. 7 – Dave Giaquinto 13-1, Wayne Hill 13-1
Roseto Legion 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – John Cuvo 11-3, Eric Porter 10-4; Larry Mucklin 10-4
Pen Argyl Legion 32 O’Neill’s Place 24 – Todd Lakey 10-4, Bob Ponnett 10-4, Steve Pfeiffer 10-4; Jack Bellis 9-5, Paul Freeby 8-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Rob Tiburzi 12-2, Jeff Kluska 11-3; Mike Vedral 8-6
2017-2018 SBMQL SECOND HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Bangor Elks 6-0, Oxford Fire Co. 6-0, Pen Argyl Legion 6-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-1, Roseto Legion 5-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-2, Bangor Jax 3-3
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 2-4, Bangor VFW 2-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-6, Liberty Fire Co. 0-6, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-6, Columbia Fire Co. 0-6
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Slater Youth Baseball Workouts
Slater Youth Baseball Association Pre-season workouts start THIS week for interested players at the gym at the Tuscarora Inn in Mt. Bethel on the following dates and times. *Players ages 9 and 10 as of May 1, 2018 may attend the Minors sessions. *Players age 11 and 12 may attend the Majors sessions. Dates: February 12, 14, 26, 28 . March 5, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 *Minors will be held from 6-7:30pm . *Majors will be held from 7:30-9pm Please note these sessions are limited to the first 25 players due to limited space. Also very important, please check the Facebook page on each scheduled date to ensure there is no cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather. The Tuscarora Inn is located at 3300 River Road in Mt. Bethel. **Any established coach from the 2017 season who is interested in helping out during these sessions, please contact Nick Kornafel at nickvw2001@yahoo.com. |