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Pen Argyl
July 13, 2014 3.30 Scale
High 9.7 - 12 Medium High 7.3 -9.6 Medium Low 4.9 - 7.2 Low Medium 2.5 - 4.8 Low 0 - 2.4 Pen Argyl - July, 2014
MTD: 2.82 Normal: 4.65
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Weona Park Pool Project
Detzi's in Wind Gap will be donating a percentage of its proceeds to the Weona Park Pool Project on July 17 from 4:30-9:30pm.
Interested persons may also donate online by going to www.gofundme.com/b5c6q4. On November 5, 2013 Pen Argyl Borough Council made the difficult decision to close the pool for the 2014 summer season. The following factors led to this decision:
Sugar was one of several rescue animals available for adoption at the VCA-AVH Animal Hospital yard sale in Pen Argyl Saturday. (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
C. Payntor (3) and P. Terrette (11) try to block a shot during their game with Greenwalk Trout Hatchery Saturday morning. (More photos tomorrow) (More photos below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
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S. Wilks of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery tries to retrieve a loose ball without stepping out of bounds Saturday morning in a game with Bangor. (More photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
EDUCATION.....The best protection for trees? You (BPT) - Whether it’s a game of hide and seek in the woods, a walk in the park on a sunny day, or a moonlit night around a campfire – the memories of summer stay with us forever.
Too often we can take for granted the beauty of our surroundings while enjoying the great outdoors, but everyone can play a part in protecting our natural resources.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated August as Tree Check Month to keep our trees strong and healthy now and for future generations to enjoy. Even more, it can be a family affair. It’s a chance to teach kids about the impact they can have in saving our nation’s trees from a devastating pest, the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). The beetle has led to the loss of more than 110,000 trees in the U.S. and more than 70 percent of your community’s tree canopy could be lost too. The good news is that anyone – especially kids – can help in the effort to stop this beetle. Teach your kids these simple steps about how to check your trees: 1. Look up Stand back and look at the top of the tree. Do you see any dead or dying branches? 2. Look it over Now get in close and focus on the tree trunk and branches. See the beetle? See any dime-sized exit holes or shallow scars in the bark? 3. Look down Do you see any sawdust-like shavings at the tree’s base or on the branches? That’s a sign the ALB has been busy eating. Early detection is critical. It may mean more trees are saved. If you think you’ve found an Asian longhorned beetle or signs of infestation, always record the area where the beetle or damage was found. If possible, capture the insect you think is the beetle, place it in a jar and freeze it – this will preserve the insect for easy identification. Celebrate Tree Check Month with a few activities and crafts that take your kids out of the house and turn them into tree heroes: 1. Before searching for the beetle, why not dress up as one? Use this step-by-step guide on how to build an ALB costume to crawl on over to your nearest hardwoods and search for the ALB. 2. Turn an average game of hide-and-seek into a tree-saving mission. With simple household items, make an ALB, hide it in your trees and encourage kids to spot the beetle while checking the trees for any signs of trouble. 3. Take an afternoon to collect leaves from your backyard and favorite park, make a Tree Saving Book, and teach your kids about the trees that are at risk from the ALB. 4. Spend some time reading The Spotted Bug storybook about a boy who sets out to save trees. Spend August giving back to the trees that play such an important part in our lives. It’s a great excuse to get outside and teach your children how they can help save something that is at the heart of the outdoors. For more activities, or to report any signs or sightings of the ALB, visit www.AsianLonghornedBeetle.com or call the toll free hotline at 866-702-9938. This Bangor girl plays defense versus the Little Timberwolves Saturday morning. (More photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Mexican mayor marries crocodile The mayor of a Mexican fishing town has married a crocodile in an elaborate ceremony where the bride wore white and guests danced with the reptile.
The reptile is a princess, according to local tradition, and it is hoped the nuptials will boost catches of fish, shrimp and other seafood along the Pacific coast. Before the ceremony, the wedding party walked with the crocodile bride through the southern Mexican town of San Pedro Huamelula. "It's my wish to marry the young princess," mayor Joel Vasquez Rojas said as the pair tied the knot. He then danced with his new wife in his arms before guests joined in. One local resident explained the importance of the ritual. "As young people, this means a lot," said Eduardo Zarate. "It's the greatest treasure our ancestors have left us." Members of the local council pay for the wedding festivities, which include dancing and fireworks. Those who do not pay face a fine |
July 14........Monday Night Fun at TGAI Arts Jam! Making Music, Dance & Art in an open, collaborative environment will be the theme at Totts Gap Art Institute Monday July 14 from 6 - 9pm.
Join the Patrick McGee Quintet and the Totts Gap Dancers as they improvise in sound and space. Artists are welcome to capture the movement, dancers to dance, musicians to jam. They would welcome a $5.00 donation. July 14 -17........VBS at First United Methodist in Bangor Join Vacation Bible School at “The First United Methodist Church”, located at 55 North Third Street Bangor PA. from Monday July 14th through Thursday 17th 2014 from 6 pm till 8 pm.
Children ages 3 thru 12 are invited. Babysitting will be available for infants and under 3 years of age. You can pre-register by visiting www.firstumcbangor. com or calling Nancy at the church office at 610-588-4673, Barbara at 610-588-5174 or by e-mail:[email protected]. Everyone is welcome, so mark your calendar for this special event! Rusty the Cat at Catfish Tours and our VBS Mates look forward to seeing you there! July 15........Antique Appraisal Day
Antique appraisal day will be held at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 Belvidere St. Wednesday July 15 from 4-6 pm.
Ray Hartzell of Hartzell's Auction Gallery in Bangor will appraise your items. The first item is $10.00 and additional items are $5.00. Limited to five small carry-in items. Safe Haven Dog Rescue Meeting Come to Cherry's Sunset Restaurant,
Route 209, Kresgeville at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 15 for a bite to eat and meet
the volunteers of Safe Haven Dog Rescue.
Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find Volunteer and Foster applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook July 16........Slate Belt Outreach Can Help You A representative of the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (CACLV) will be at the Lookout Fire Company Social Hall in Pen Argyl from 10am to 6:30pm on Wednesday’s to answer any questions on how they, as an organization, can help you.
CACLV provides many services to residents of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, some of which may be able to help you. They run the home weatherization programs for Met Ed and UGI. They have programs to help in case you are in danger of losing your home to foreclosure as well as classes to help if you are interested in buying a home. They also run one of the largest food banks in the region. If you are interested in starting a business, they have classes that may help as well as run the Rising Tide Community Loan Fund. Come see how they may be able to help you. July 17........Pasture Management and Canopy Cover Thursday, July 17 the Lehigh valley Horse Council will present Pasture Management and Canopy Cover by Ms. Donna Foulk, Equine Extension Specialist, PSU.
The event will be held at Equi-librium, 524 Fahr Rd., Nazareth, PA at 7:00 PM. The event is free & open to the public FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294 July 18........Bangor Family Luau Break out your hula skirts and coconuts because the 4th annual
Family Luau will take place at the Bangor Memorial Park Pool on Friday, July
18th from 7pm-9:30pm.
The cost is $3 for adults (18+) and $2 for children (3-17) This includes pool admission, DJ, games and contests with prizes and 1 family luau souvenir photo. Snacks such as cold drinks, nachos, pizza, pretzels plus non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiris and pina coladas will be available for purchase. Don't forget to bring your towels and beach chairs. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event can contact Debbie at [email protected] or Sherry at 610-588-6894 July 18 - 19BMCL Book Nook Sale Break out your hula skirts and coconuts because the 4th annual
Family Luau will take place at the Bangor Memorial Park Pool on Friday, July
18th from 7pm-9:30pm.
The cost is $3 for adults (18+) and $2 for children (3-17) This includes pool admission, DJ, games and contests with prizes and 1 family luau souvenir photo. Snacks such as cold drinks, nachos, pizza, pretzels plus non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiris and pina coladas will be available for purchase. Don't forget to bring your towels and beach chairs. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event can contact Debbie at [email protected] or Sherry at 610-588-6894 July 14 - 25 ........Slate Belt Y Pen Argyl
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