Bangor players, students, and fans sing the school's alma mater played by the Bangor High School marching Band after the Slaters' 10-0 win over Pen Argyl Saturday at Alumni Field in Pen Argyl. (More photos below) PHOTO GALLERY SATURDAY'S PHOTOS Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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 LIFESTYLE.......Simple tips for feeling and looking your best - inside and out
(BPT) - Feeling good about yourself goes beyond having a great hair day, the right outfit or the latest handbag - it's something that starts on the inside. When you learn to live a healthier lifestyle, you can begin to reap the benefits of more energy, improved vitality and elevated spirits. Follow these simple and realistic steps to feel your best and increase your overall well-being.
Bright ideas for your diet A nutritious, balanced diet helps keep your skin glowing and your body looking its best. When making food choices, the richer the colors, the better. Go for dark leafy green veggies like kale, collard greens and spinach, orange sweet potatoes, purple eggplant, yellow squash and tomatoes of all hues. The same goes for fruits. Look to the citrus family for bright yellows, greens and oranges. For purples and blues, berries of all kinds fit the bill. Red can be found in the classic apple-a-day. Having the right tools will make your new vitality focus even easier. Consider kitchen items such as a spiralizer for making quick and easy veggie "noodles" for pasta dishes, stir-fries and salads, and use a food steamer to cook foods without having to add oil. Invest in a quality blender, as it offers a convenient and tasty way to consume several servings of fruits and vegetables at once. The new Vitamix S30 - a high-performance personal blender with unmatched power and versatility - is compact, portable and perfect for people on the go. The S30 easily creates healthy and delicious smoothies, soups, sauces, frozen desserts and nut butters. Toss in whole fruits, vegetables, or a combination of both, for a simple, yet nutrient-packed breakfast smoothie when you're heading out the door. Or, instead of eating lunch at your desk, blend up a healthy smoothie and bring it on a lunchtime walk. Count those steps Incorporating exercise into a daily routine is important for your well-being. Simply increasing the number of steps you take each day can help. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends adults engage in 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, such as brisk walking. To meet the CDC's recommendation, take at least 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day. Other easy ways to increase your steps include parking farther away from a store or work entrance, opting for the stairs instead of elevators and escalators, and taking a sunset stroll. Exercising in the evening can also help you unwind from the day's stresses. Find your motivation for working out and beginning a more active lifestyle by joining the gym with a friend, colleague or family member. Or, invest in a personal trainer. If you have a reason to keep moving, the change is much easier. Create a rest routine Getting enough shut-eye is vital to looking and feeling your best. Skipping out on your sleep can have serious physical and mental impact. For a more restful night, The National Sleep Foundation recommends going to bed at the same time each evening and rising at the same time each morning. Don't eat or drink within an hour of trying to sleep and avoid electronic screens for 30 minutes before retiring for the evening. You might enjoy a light activity, such as reading a book, to help clear your mind. Ensure that you continue to make rest a priority, even as your schedule becomes busier. Ample, quality sleep will be the building block for more energy, better focus and even improved digestion throughout the day. With a few simple adjustments to your daily routine, you can look forward to feeling your best. By consuming a healthful diet, staying active and making sure to get enough sleep, you’ll quickly start to feel and look like the optimum version of yourself. Take care of yourself on the inside and out, and enjoy life from a fresh perspective.
A town in southern France has banned people from dressing up as clowns after a spate of attacks in several parts of the country.There have been a number of assaults by people disguised as fake, "evil" clowns.
Some of those wreaking havoc on the streets have been armed with pistols, knives or baseball bats. The incidents include one where a youngster hit a passer-by 30 times with an iron bar in Montpellier. He was jailed for four months. Vendargues, which has a population of about 6,000 and is near Montpellier, is believed to be the first town to impose such a ban. The decision was made by the mayor, and official Bruno Giraudo said France wants to "avoid any disruption... by evil clowns". He added: "It's about protecting children by preventing any ill-intentioned clowns from mixing with residents." Police say people have increasingly reported spotting clowns "outside schools, but also on public roads, in bushes, in a square". Officers have arrested more than a dozen teenagers following the attacks. The attacks have even sparked anti-clown vigilantes, forcing officers to step in to try and quell growing hysteria. A rule on the town's website said the ban was "absolute" on Friday night, Halloween, and will be in force throughout November for everyone aged 13 and older. Any teenager wanting to dress up as a clown in November will have to ask for official authorisation. Last week, a 19-year-old received a six-month suspended jail sentence for threatening passers-by while dressed as a clown in the town of Bethune. On Monday, a 14-year-old dressed as a clown was arrested near the capital Paris for attempting to attack a woman |
 
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November 2
Free Meatloaf Dinner The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Meatloaf Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 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/.
Boomer's Angels Pet Adoption On Sunday November 2, come to Washington Pet Shop, 1310 Blue Valley Drive/Rt 512, Pen Argyl from 11- 2, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels have for adoption!
Boomer's Angels Rescue & Care is a new group in Northeast Pennsylvania that rescues and rehomes dogs, bunnies and critters. To find more information, visit www.BoomersAngels.com and find us on Facebook. Call (570) 350-4977. Safe Haven Pet Adoption Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold dog adoption days from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m, on Sunday,November 2 at Tractor Supply, Mt. Pocono.
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. November 3
Envision Lehigh Valley Meeting Join the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for the final report of the Envision Lehigh Valley project at a public meeting scheduled November 3 at 6:30pm in the Bangor Area School District Conference Room at 123 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor
Learn about the 31 new goals to make the Lehigh Valley sustainable. Visit www.lvpc.org to see the plan. Pool Project Fund Raiser Weona Park Pool Project will be holding a fundraiser at Detzi’s Tavern, 570 N
Lehigh Ave, Wind Gap on Monday Nov. 3 from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Join them for great food, relaxed fun and friendship. 10% of the proceeds will benefit Pool Pals, a group dedicated to having a community swimming pool at the park WITHOUT raising taxes. Please pick up a coupon when entering Detzi’s and present it to your server. NCC to Hold Lethal Weapons Information Sessions
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold free information sessions about Act 235, the Lethal Weapons Act, on Monday, November 3, at 10:00 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m. at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that any person wishing to become a certified security officer or who is privately employed and is required, as a condition of employment, to carry a lethal weapon, must participate in a 40-hour lethal weapons training program. NCC offers classes in lethal weapons basic training and recertification. These courses have significant enrollment requirements that must be met, within a short timeframe. The information session will guide participants through the process of meeting those requirements, which are set by state police. For more information call 610-332-6596 or go to www.northampton.edu/act235. Holiday Care Package Workshop You are invited to attend a great workshop where you will fill our soldiers holiday care packages at the Slate Belt Baptist Church November 3 from 6-8pm.
For those of you who maintain contact with Humble Hearts for Hope, all the donated cinch sacs, Avon products, donations of food, specialty requests, lotions, etc. will be packed in this one night so they are ready to ship in time for the holidays. They will be separating and receiving collections of food, toiletries, specialty items collected, magazines, expired coupons, used cell phones, etc. They will be assembling greeting cards for these soldiers, placing thank you cards with STARS in them for each soldier. Taking Octobers candy and processing into care packages as well. November 4
Election Day Meal On November 4, 2014 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Come to the Bangor-Roseto Presbyterian for Election Day meals. There Will Be Hot Food, Salads, Desserts, Soups and Sandwiches, Hot and Cold Beverages Crafts and Bake Sale. They Are Located at 332 Kennedy Drive off 512 (Behind the Med-9 Building)
A Food Menu and Prices Will Be Available That Day. 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 610-588-1745 or email [email protected] by Sunday, Nov. 2nd. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 4th, at 3:30 p.m NCC to Hold Campus Tours Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold tours of its Main Campus on several upcoming dates. Prospective students and their families are invited to tour the campus, learn about the College’s 100+ academic programs and student life and get answers to their questions from admissions staff.
The tours are scheduled for: November 4, and December 2 at 11:30 a.m. and on October 23, November 18, and December 18 at 3:30 p.m. The tours last approximately two hours. The NCC Main Campus is located at 3835 Green Pond Road, in Bethlehem Township. Tours will begin at the Student Enrollment Center. November 5
Single & Parenting Support Group The support group Single & Parenting, which offers help and hope to single parents, will begin meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 7:00-8:15 PM. The group will meet for thirteen weeks at Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, PA. Registration is $10, with scholarships available. Childcare is available upon request.
For more information or to register, please contact the church office at (570) 992-7050 or [email protected]. Directions to the church and more information about Single & Parenting may be found at www.mounteatonchurch.org. Mount Eaton is a non-denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages. November 6
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, November 6, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.
Program and presenter: "Exploring the 900 MHz Band”” – Mark/W2MB. Members and interested general public are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC FMI: www.dlarc.org, [email protected] or 610.432.8286. November 7
Owl Prowl at Jacobsburg
Friday, November 7th 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Join educator Rick Wiltraut for this walk through the woods of Jacobsburg in search of local species of owls such as the Eastern-Screech Owl and the Great Horned Owl. Participants should dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Program limited to 30 participants. To register, contact Rick Wiltraut at [email protected] or 610-746-2801. Singles Game Night The East Bangor UMC Singles' Ministry will hold a Game Night on Friday, November. 7 in the church fellowship hall, which is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA.
Bring your favorite game and snack to share. Please RSVP by calling Cindy (610-614-1477) or email [email protected]. The ministry is open to all singles, divorcees, widows, and widowers of all ages. November 8
East Bangor Comedy Night The East Bangor Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a Comedy Night Saturday, November 8 at 8:00pm Central Ave, East Bangor.
Steamroller Entertainment Hosted by: Joe Pontillo "Broadway Comedy Club" will appear. Featured guests include: Sheba Mason "Caroline's NYC";'Erik Braunstein "New York Comedy Club; Rich Carucci "Host of Knufman Films" "Insult Cab" "Friars Club"NYC. Tickets cost $15, Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8:00. Must Be 21 to attend Woodward and Hummel playing at Gaetanos The James Hummel Band and Lori Kulp Woodward will perform at Gaetanos Italian Restaurant at the Southmoore Golf Course, Bath PA. in a Night With Patsy Kline. Dinner is served from 6-8 pm and the show runs from 8-9pm.
Tickets for the event cost $39.95 and include the show, drawings, food, drinks (excluding alcohol) and gratuity. For more info and tickets call 610-657-9156 Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner The annual pork and sauerkraut dinner will be held at historic Arndt’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 8th from 4 to 7 pm.
The church is located on 1851 Arndt Road , intersecting with Bushkill Drive, Easton, PA, 18040. Come on out for the good, old fashioned homemade meal including a wide array of homemade desserts. Adult tickets are $10 and for children 5 through 11 , the tickets are $5. Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale Ackermanville United Methodist Church Will Hold a Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 8 from 9 Am to 2 Pm. Come See Their Selection of Crafts and Gift Items. A Light Lunch Will Also Be Sold Through out the Day.
November 9
Bangor Band Boosters Band Bingo On Sunday, November 9, the Slater Band Boosters will host a Band Bingo fundraising event at the Blue Valley Farm Show auditorium with all proceeds being used to benefit instrumental students of the Bangor Area School District.
Prizes include items from Longaberger, Vera Bradley, Coach, Thirty-One, as well as Alex & Ani. There will be 20 games of bingo, as well as five special raffles, a large tricky tray, a 50/50 drawing, and door prizes. Tickets are $20.00 in advance. Doors open at 11 am and the games begin at 1 pm. Anyone attending must be 18 years of age or older. For ticket information, you may call (610) 588-4385 or email [email protected]. November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony The Bangor & Roseto American Legions, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Order of the Elks will be holding a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony on Tuesday November 11th at 10am at Bangor Memorial Park on Eisenhart Blvd, Bangor PA by the pool entrance.
November 13
NCC Veterans Week Program In observance of Veterans Day, Northampton Community College will present a talk by guest speaker Joseph Arata, Chief Strategic Recruitment, Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The program will be held on Thursday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the David A Reed Community Room at NCC’s Main Campus in Bethlehem Township.
Afterward, the college will honor veterans with a celebration and reception at NCC’s Veterans Plaza Our Icy Past Living on a Moraine The Slate Belt Heritage Center presents Our Icy Past - Living on a Moraine by Henry Skirbst, Thurday - November 13th at 7:00 pm
For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615. November 15
NCC Youth Chess Tournament
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its 13th annual youth chess tournament for children ages 18 and under on November 15, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the David A. Reed Community Room, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will be able to compete in five rounds, rated and unrated. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. The cost is $30 with pre-registration by November 13 or $35 at the door. To register, visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. For more information about this and other youth programs at NCC, go to www.northampton.edu/Horizons-For-Youth/Special-Events-and-Partnerships or call 610-861-4120. Christmas Card Making Christmas Card Making Hosted will be available Saturday November 15 from 1-5pm at Lori's Close to My Heart Papercrafting, 744 Chestnunt St., Bangor, PA
Come on over and start making some of your Christmas Cards. You can start here, Supplies will be available for $20 a person and you take home 20 cards. If you can't finish them that afternoon, they will get you prepped cut and stamped. All you have to do is assemble what you didn't finish at home. If you have supplies, bring them over and play with us for free. Go Teach: Hiking 101, A Cross Curricula Connection
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November 15th 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hiking is more than putting on a pair of boots and walking in the woods. It’s a lifelong recreational activity that can increase one’s stamina, endurance and athleticism. It’s also the basis of numerous other recreations including backpacking, orienteering and geo-caching. Learn how to enable your students to discover Penn’s Woods through an interdisciplinary set of lessons for teachers created by the PA Bureau of State Parks. Lessons focus on health, fitness and trip planning; map reading and identifying local trails; forest ecology as well as nature journaling. The lessons meet several Physical Education & Health standards as well as standards for Geography, Science & Ecology and the Humanities. As part of this workshop teachers will receive lessons, ACT 48 hours and access to loaner equipment to help incorporate outdoor recreation education into their school. The cost of the workshop is $20 payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To register, contact Lauren Forster at [email protected] or 610-746-2801. TGAI Scholarship Dinner You’re invited to join Totts Gap Art Institute for its third Annual Scholarship Dinner to be held from 6-10pm, Saturday November 15. The cost is $50 per person.
With music by the incomparable Vicki Doney, the event will be filled with dinner, catered by J. DeFranco & Daughters, conversation and a silent auction of original art. It is a great opportunity to meet others in the community who want to make a difference. With our scholarship demands doubling in the past year, your support is more important than ever. They truly hope to see you there! RSVP by November 7. Remit payment by check or PayPal. Visit TottsGap.org or call 610-588-5817. Second Annual Toy Bingo The second annual Toy Bingo will be held at Hope UCC in Wind Gap Saturday November 15. Doors open 11:00am, bingo starts 1:00pm.
The cost is $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Adults and children are welcome to play. There will be 15 paper games and each game has a three chance to win. The kitchen will be open to purchase lunch, snacks and drinks. Prizes include toys, games, gift cards, etc. plus a grand prize basket. Doors prize will also be awarded, Other activities include a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. To purchase tickets e-mail [email protected] or call 908-727-0090. Check them out on the web at www.hope.ucc.com Annual Wreath Making The Jacobsburg sixth annual Day of Wreath Making will be held at Bushkill Fire Co November 15. Doors open 11:00am.
Everyone is invited to them. The cost is $45.00 which includes materials and instructions how to create beautiful wreath. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. First come - first served. Food for sale from the fire company. To register click on this link: http://www.jacobsburghistory.com/news/events/2014-wreath-making-event/ . Then click for the registration form. More info call Kay: 610-863-8136 or Karen 610-837-0834 Flapjack Fundraiser Humble Hearts for Hope will sponsor a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees on Rt 248 November 15 from 8-10am. UNLIMITED pancakes, syrup, butter, link sausage and a beverage choice including coffee, orange juice, soda and tea.
November 16
Safe Haven Pet Adoption Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold dog adoption days from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m, on Sunday,November 2 at Tractor Supply,Broadheadsville.
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. Gertrude Hawk Candy Fund Raiser The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a "Gertrude Hawk" candy fundraiser for Christmas. Many new items are featured. For more info., call Diane at 610-588-2397. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, November 16th.
November 18
Safe Haven Volunteer Meeting Come to Cherry's Sunset Restaurant, Route 209, Kresgeville at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, November 18 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. NCC to Hold Campus Tours Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold tours of its Main Campus on several upcoming dates. Prospective students and their families are invited to tour the campus, learn about the College’s 100+ academic programs and student life and get answers to their questions from admissions staff.
The tours are scheduled for: November 18, and December 18 at 3:30 p.m. and on December 2 at 11:30 a.m. The tours last approximately two hours. The NCC Main Campus is located at 3835 Green Pond Road, in Bethlehem Township. Tours will begin at the Student Enrollment Center. Pen Argy Girl Cast in NCC's
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Ask The Doc........
Tomorrow's Leaders
by Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
garywilliamsdmd.com Well, it’s that time again! In most North American homes, the count-down is on for the beginning of a new school year. It always gets me thinking about the great sampling of people we see in our dental office. From newborns to 90-somethings. Last week someone asked me the question, “looking in the mouths of many 40 and 50 year-olds, what could have been different if health was addressed when they were, say…15 years old? The answer is a resounding, a lot! We realize that we do have the opportunity and know-how to change the health future for today’s school kids. In the year 2014 we have the advantage of all the research, learning, and yes, mistakes that have been made by humans, to learn from. And what does that information say? Step in early (school age), and maximize every variable for success. Dentistry knows how to achieve a successful long-term outcome. Once dentistry, parents and children comply; we can change the future of your family’s overall health, for the better. Call a Dental Professional today, and change your future. Battery Recycling Program Pen Argyl is pleased to announce that they are participating in a battery recycling program. Madison Young, a freshman at Pen Argyl, decided to implement a battery recycling program in her community as her Girl Scout Silver Award Project.
Madison has provided them with a battery recycling container. They will be accepting dry cell batteries: AA, AAA, C, D & 9 volt batteries. For safety purposes, please put a piece of masking tape over the end of each battery. Batteries are not garbage! In addition to the household batteries being recycled through Madison’s project, your are encouraged to participate in Northampton County’s Semi-Annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events. Programs like this help make our community a better, safer place, and we encourage everyone to participate in this program for our community. Slate Belt Senior Center
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