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SLATE BELT WEATHER OCTOBER 10
TODAY - Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
TONIGHT - Patchy frost after 3am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 36. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
TONIGHT - Patchy frost after 3am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 36. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Frost Advisory 2 - 9 am Tuesday
The national weather service in Mount Holly has issued a frost Advisory...which is in effect from 2 am to 9 am EDT Tuesday. Temperatures...in the mid 30s late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Sensitive plants may be susceptible to damage. A frost advisory means that widespread frost is expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
The national weather service in Mount Holly has issued a frost Advisory...which is in effect from 2 am to 9 am EDT Tuesday. Temperatures...in the mid 30s late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Sensitive plants may be susceptible to damage. A frost advisory means that widespread frost is expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Bangor Police Officer Kevin Jones (L) gives a demonstration of his K-9 unit at the Masonic Motorama held Sunday at Jacktown Grove. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Young At Heart Club
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2016, at 1:00pm at the St. Elizabeth Church Hall in Pen Argyl,
The program will feature a gentleman from the Bethlehem Steel Archives. He will speak on the history of the Bethlehem Steel, the workers, and now the Archives of Bethlehem Steel.
Many people of the area worked at Bethlehem Steel and this will be of great interest to them and others. Please feel free to attend. This club is open to ALL SENIOR CITIZENS, regardless of race, creed or religion. They have members from all over the Slate Belt, Nazareth, Saylorsburg, etc.
Also, please mark you calendars. They will be honoring their veterans and military at a special program on Thursday, Novemember 17th at 12:00 noon.
This is open to all veterans, military and their families. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630.
The program will feature a gentleman from the Bethlehem Steel Archives. He will speak on the history of the Bethlehem Steel, the workers, and now the Archives of Bethlehem Steel.
Many people of the area worked at Bethlehem Steel and this will be of great interest to them and others. Please feel free to attend. This club is open to ALL SENIOR CITIZENS, regardless of race, creed or religion. They have members from all over the Slate Belt, Nazareth, Saylorsburg, etc.
Also, please mark you calendars. They will be honoring their veterans and military at a special program on Thursday, Novemember 17th at 12:00 noon.
This is open to all veterans, military and their families. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630.
Bangor and Northwestern in a pile up during the Slaters upset against Northwestern 36-28. Rocco also gained 90 yards rushing. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Dylan Benton and Jeihnalie Casmiro were part of the Bangor Homecoming Court that was honored during halftime ceremonies of the Bangor -Northwestern football game Friday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Book Review...
Radio Girls
book by
Sarah Jane-Stratford
review by Judy Piper
The author weaves a tale of a Canadian woman in London trying to support herself with the beginning and rise of the BBC. Maisie is lucky to be hired as a secretary for John Reith, the director-general of the broadcasting company, but also is shared with Hilda Matheson, the director of the Talks program. Intertwined is the rising fear of Russia, the undercurrents in Germany and spies in general. Maisie tries to navigate all this as well as the politics of the day.
Maisie is a fictional character but most of the others are real people. For someone who likes historical fiction, this book will be very enjoyable.
book by
Sarah Jane-Stratford
review by Judy Piper
The author weaves a tale of a Canadian woman in London trying to support herself with the beginning and rise of the BBC. Maisie is lucky to be hired as a secretary for John Reith, the director-general of the broadcasting company, but also is shared with Hilda Matheson, the director of the Talks program. Intertwined is the rising fear of Russia, the undercurrents in Germany and spies in general. Maisie tries to navigate all this as well as the politics of the day.
Maisie is a fictional character but most of the others are real people. For someone who likes historical fiction, this book will be very enjoyable.
Pen Argyl's Emma Lohman defends against a Saucon Valley player during a game against Saucon Valley held at Plainfield Twp. field. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Rummage and Bake Sale
A rummage and bake sale will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church 12 N. Westbrook Ave, Pen Argyl, Friday October, 28 from 8-4 and Saturday, October 29 from 8-2. Call Janet for more information at 610-863-5997.
Bangor's record fell to 13-2 Friday suffering a 4-0 loss to Moravian Academy during Pink Day at Bangor. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard.
Trip to Light and Sound
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound, in Lancaster, to see "Sampson" The trip is scheduled for Monday, October 10th. The price per person is $105; this includes bus fare, drivers' tip, snacks, show, taxes, gratuities, and early dinner at Shady Maple Restaurant. There are 2 pick up locations: Pen Argyl and Wind Gap. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630."
Children enjoy entertainment of a jugging clown during Lukie's Fall Festival held at Weona park in Pen Argyl Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Williams Will Speak on Bloom House
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Ellis Williams as guest speaker at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 30th. Ellis will be speaking about his efforts with Bloom House, a recovery house for women. Based on the successful “Thistle Farm” model that began in Nashville, TN, Bloom House helps women in recovery from addiction regain a healthy life and healthy engagement with the community. After-church fellowship will follow worship. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
October 10
Connections for Women - Hopespring, Market St., Bangor 6-8:30pm
Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 7pm
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Bangor Borough Council - Meets Bee Hive Community Center, 7pm
Upper Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm
Slate Belt AARP - Blue Valley Farm Show, 1:30pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 7pm
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Bangor Borough Council - Meets Bee Hive Community Center, 7pm
Upper Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm
Slate Belt AARP - Blue Valley Farm Show, 1:30pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
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Can You Believe It?
Bald Eagle Stuck in Car Grill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (UPI) -- What appeared at first to be a 3D decal on the front of a car bumper, turned out to be a live eagle. The driver who noticed the eagle stuck in the front grill of a passing car chased down the vehicle and alerted police.
Clay County police and firefighters were soon on the seen, and were able to dislodge the eagle. The bird apparently became lodged in the front of the car when it flew too close in front of the oncoming vehicle.
"The bird is alive and was turned over to the B.E.A.K.S. Wildlife Sanctuary," the Clay County Sheriff's Office reported on Facebook. "Great job by all involved."
Owner of the bird sanctuary, Cynthia Mosling, told CNN the eagle doesn't appear to have any serious injuries and is standing up, alert and walking around. She believes the eagle is a mature male, at least seven years old.
Mosling and her colleagues named the bird "Matthew" after the hurricane that recently passed through Florida. Matthew will be released after being nursed back to full health.
Clay County police and firefighters were soon on the seen, and were able to dislodge the eagle. The bird apparently became lodged in the front of the car when it flew too close in front of the oncoming vehicle.
"The bird is alive and was turned over to the B.E.A.K.S. Wildlife Sanctuary," the Clay County Sheriff's Office reported on Facebook. "Great job by all involved."
Owner of the bird sanctuary, Cynthia Mosling, told CNN the eagle doesn't appear to have any serious injuries and is standing up, alert and walking around. She believes the eagle is a mature male, at least seven years old.
Mosling and her colleagues named the bird "Matthew" after the hurricane that recently passed through Florida. Matthew will be released after being nursed back to full health.
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October 10, 1954 - Ho Chi Minh entered Hanoi, Vietnam, after the withdrawal of French troops, in accordance with armistice terms ending the seven-year struggle between Communist Vietnamese and the French.
October 10, 1973 - Spiro T. Agnew (1918-1996) resigned the office of Vice President of the United States amid charges of income tax evasion on illegal payments allegedly received while he was governor of Maryland and after he became Vice President. He was later given a $10,000 fine and sentenced to serve three years probation. He was succeeded as Vice President by Gerald R. Ford, who went on to become President after the resignation of Richard M. Nixon. |
Health...
Ways to Tackle Rising Health Care Costs When Planning Retirement
(BPT) - No matter how hard you worked or how much you saved, the sad reality of today’s economic landscape is that the rising cost of health care can quickly eat away at your retirement fund. Health care expenses have inflated to the point that the average American couple over the age of 65 will pay $240,000 in medical bills, according to AARP. When paired with the sobering statistic that roughly a third of Americans over 65 rely entirely on Social Security for their retirement income, these findings underline an urgent problem that needs to be addressed.
Rather than wait for Washington or the health care industry to come up with a solution, many are taking a proactive approach and tackling the problem head on. Often, they succeed through some surprising and unconventional strategies. Make sure to always talk to your trusted financial advisor or other professionals before taking any action, but here are four creative ways you can tackle rising health care costs in your retirement years.
Maximize your social security benefits. It might be tempting to start claiming your benefits as soon as you're eligible, but if you can, wait. The longer you wait, the more you and your spouse will be paid. Especially if you’re currently healthy, try to defer your benefits until you’re 70. If you do, your payments will increase by as much as 75 percent. This will put you in a good position to meet any unexpected costs in the future.
Sell your life insurance. Just like stocks and bonds, a life insurance policy is an investment. Periodically, you should review your policy to see whether or not it’s still needed. If your medical bills have gotten too high or you can no longer afford to pay the premiums, consider selling your life insurance policy through a life settlement. Essentially, you sell your policy to an investor who usually pays seven to eight times as much as the cash value of the policy. For many, this can be a quick way to relieve financial strain and deal with health care bills.
Consider a reverse mortgage. This is a loan available to homeowners that allows them to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash. The loan is called a "reverse mortgage" because instead of making monthly payments to a lender, as with a traditional mortgage, the lender makes payments to the borrower. The borrower is not required to pay back the loan until the home is sold or otherwise vacated.
Buy long term care insurance early. The costs of living in a nursing home or hiring a home caretaker can be staggering. Long term health insurance can be cost prohibitive, and for many healthy individuals, it’s hard to imagine a time when they will be in a situation when they will need full or assisted care. This can make it hard for them to justify paying the premiums. But if you start during your early to mid-50s, you can buy in at a lower rate and defray the expenses that you might not be able to afford.
Of all these, many people don’t realize that selling their life insurance is a viable option. In fact, 90 percent of seniors who allowed their policies to lapse without knowing that selling their life insurance was an option, would have considered selling if someone had told them about it. To learn more if this is right for you, visit www.lisa.org.
Rather than wait for Washington or the health care industry to come up with a solution, many are taking a proactive approach and tackling the problem head on. Often, they succeed through some surprising and unconventional strategies. Make sure to always talk to your trusted financial advisor or other professionals before taking any action, but here are four creative ways you can tackle rising health care costs in your retirement years.
Maximize your social security benefits. It might be tempting to start claiming your benefits as soon as you're eligible, but if you can, wait. The longer you wait, the more you and your spouse will be paid. Especially if you’re currently healthy, try to defer your benefits until you’re 70. If you do, your payments will increase by as much as 75 percent. This will put you in a good position to meet any unexpected costs in the future.
Sell your life insurance. Just like stocks and bonds, a life insurance policy is an investment. Periodically, you should review your policy to see whether or not it’s still needed. If your medical bills have gotten too high or you can no longer afford to pay the premiums, consider selling your life insurance policy through a life settlement. Essentially, you sell your policy to an investor who usually pays seven to eight times as much as the cash value of the policy. For many, this can be a quick way to relieve financial strain and deal with health care bills.
Consider a reverse mortgage. This is a loan available to homeowners that allows them to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash. The loan is called a "reverse mortgage" because instead of making monthly payments to a lender, as with a traditional mortgage, the lender makes payments to the borrower. The borrower is not required to pay back the loan until the home is sold or otherwise vacated.
Buy long term care insurance early. The costs of living in a nursing home or hiring a home caretaker can be staggering. Long term health insurance can be cost prohibitive, and for many healthy individuals, it’s hard to imagine a time when they will be in a situation when they will need full or assisted care. This can make it hard for them to justify paying the premiums. But if you start during your early to mid-50s, you can buy in at a lower rate and defray the expenses that you might not be able to afford.
Of all these, many people don’t realize that selling their life insurance is a viable option. In fact, 90 percent of seniors who allowed their policies to lapse without knowing that selling their life insurance was an option, would have considered selling if someone had told them about it. To learn more if this is right for you, visit www.lisa.org.
Safety...
Smart Steps for Chainsaw Safety
(BPT) - The buzzing, the crack, the call of "timber!" Whether you're trimming vegetation on your rural property or updating the landscaping by your suburban home, a chainsaw helps you get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Millions of homeowners safely use chainsaws every year, however, it's important to recognize outdoor power equipment is dangerous. Every person who uses a chainsaw must take precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.
Follow these 10 smart steps to help keep you safe every time you use a chainsaw, from the power equipment experts at Husqvarna:
Pause before you begin
Before you start working, follow these rules:
- Tell someone where you'll be working.
- Always carry a mobile phone.
- Keep a first aid kit close at hand.
- Park your vehicle so that you can make a quick exit if necessary.
Wear a helmet
Whether a professional logger or weekend DIY warrior, you should always wear proper chainsaw safety equipment. A helmet with earmuffs, full-face visor and protective glasses will help protect your entire head, including your eyes and ears.
Dress to protect
The most common chainsaw injury is a laceration, an injury that breaks the skin. The right protective clothing minimizes the risk of laceration and other injuries. When using a chainsaw always wear:
- Protective pants or chaps
- Forestry jacket/shirt with proper upper body coverage
- Protective trousers
- Anti-slip boots
- Gloves
Select a chainsaw with safety features
Husqvarna chainsaws combine professional-grade performance with top-of-the-line ergonomics. Safety features include a kickback guard and chain brake to ensure the chain stops if the saw isn't handled correctly. A throttle lock allows the saw to only function when you keep pressing a certain button. Finally, a chain catcher stops the chain from flying off in case of chain break or derail.
Get equipment checked
If you have a chainsaw, it's important to have it regularly inspected. A professional inspection will ensure the chainsaw's safety features are functioning properly. If issues are found, a simple tuneup can correct any problems so you stay safe.
Handle with care
Using these proper chainsaw handling techniques will minimize the risk of injury or strain:
- Wrap thumbs and fingers completely around the handles and hold your left-hand thumb under the front handle to reduce the force of a kickback.
- Don't fear the saw; be confident and hold it close to your body to achieve balance, control and accuracy.
- The optimal working position is with your left foot in front of your right and with your knees bent rather than your back.
- Never rotate the chain when you move to another spot.
- Make sure no one is within 10 feet when you're working with a chainsaw.
- Never use a chainsaw while on a ladder or around a downed power line.
Secure site safety
If you're cutting down a whole tree, study it to see if it has been damaged by decay or cracks. Is the tree leaning? In which direction will the tree or branch naturally fall? Create a plan and always make sure nobody is within the distance of at least twice the tree height you're working on so they're not susceptible to injury from the fall.
Storage
A chainsaw can still cause injury even when not in use, so proper storage is essential. After use, clean the equipment of any debris. Protect your chainsaw from dust and sunlight by using a hard case or protective storage bag. Always store in a location out of the reach of children and other people, ideally in a locked space. If storing for the season, empty the fuel tank and remove the chain to clean and oil.
Refine your skills
If you're not an experienced chainsaw user, practicing can mean learning a host of dangerous habits. Consider taking a class at your local power equipment dealer.
Millions of homeowners safely use chainsaws every year, however, it's important to recognize outdoor power equipment is dangerous. Every person who uses a chainsaw must take precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.
Follow these 10 smart steps to help keep you safe every time you use a chainsaw, from the power equipment experts at Husqvarna:
Pause before you begin
Before you start working, follow these rules:
- Tell someone where you'll be working.
- Always carry a mobile phone.
- Keep a first aid kit close at hand.
- Park your vehicle so that you can make a quick exit if necessary.
Wear a helmet
Whether a professional logger or weekend DIY warrior, you should always wear proper chainsaw safety equipment. A helmet with earmuffs, full-face visor and protective glasses will help protect your entire head, including your eyes and ears.
Dress to protect
The most common chainsaw injury is a laceration, an injury that breaks the skin. The right protective clothing minimizes the risk of laceration and other injuries. When using a chainsaw always wear:
- Protective pants or chaps
- Forestry jacket/shirt with proper upper body coverage
- Protective trousers
- Anti-slip boots
- Gloves
Select a chainsaw with safety features
Husqvarna chainsaws combine professional-grade performance with top-of-the-line ergonomics. Safety features include a kickback guard and chain brake to ensure the chain stops if the saw isn't handled correctly. A throttle lock allows the saw to only function when you keep pressing a certain button. Finally, a chain catcher stops the chain from flying off in case of chain break or derail.
Get equipment checked
If you have a chainsaw, it's important to have it regularly inspected. A professional inspection will ensure the chainsaw's safety features are functioning properly. If issues are found, a simple tuneup can correct any problems so you stay safe.
Handle with care
Using these proper chainsaw handling techniques will minimize the risk of injury or strain:
- Wrap thumbs and fingers completely around the handles and hold your left-hand thumb under the front handle to reduce the force of a kickback.
- Don't fear the saw; be confident and hold it close to your body to achieve balance, control and accuracy.
- The optimal working position is with your left foot in front of your right and with your knees bent rather than your back.
- Never rotate the chain when you move to another spot.
- Make sure no one is within 10 feet when you're working with a chainsaw.
- Never use a chainsaw while on a ladder or around a downed power line.
Secure site safety
If you're cutting down a whole tree, study it to see if it has been damaged by decay or cracks. Is the tree leaning? In which direction will the tree or branch naturally fall? Create a plan and always make sure nobody is within the distance of at least twice the tree height you're working on so they're not susceptible to injury from the fall.
Storage
A chainsaw can still cause injury even when not in use, so proper storage is essential. After use, clean the equipment of any debris. Protect your chainsaw from dust and sunlight by using a hard case or protective storage bag. Always store in a location out of the reach of children and other people, ideally in a locked space. If storing for the season, empty the fuel tank and remove the chain to clean and oil.
Refine your skills
If you're not an experienced chainsaw user, practicing can mean learning a host of dangerous habits. Consider taking a class at your local power equipment dealer.
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DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 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. Salvation Army Christmas Assistance
The Salvation Army will be signing families up for Christmas assistance at 301 W. Main St., Pen Argyl (610) 863-6677 Christmas assistance applications will be taken: October 18 – October 21: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm. November 11: 9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 3:00pm and (5:00pm – 7:00pm by appointment only) December 2: 9:00am –12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm You must bring a current PA driver’s license or photo ID for yourself and an original birth certificate for each child in your household. The Salvation Army of Pen Argyl is looking for bell ringers. If interested in volunteering,call (610) 863-6677 BAHS Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause. The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school. More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to: Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013 Cash Prizes for Pumpkin Carving Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th (4pm to 8:30) and October 16th (4pm to 8pm). Groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, Peanuts, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show support for that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins should have at least 6 or more in their display. There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes range from $100 to $25.00. Please call Sherry Haycock at 610-588-6894 to register your group and theme. In addition, our scarecrow making booth is in need of old stockings. Please save your old stockings (any color and size). You can drop them off at the Borough Building or to Sherry Haycock at The Little Corner Cafe. Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand. For more information or to volunteer contact Debbie Smith at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com |
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October 10
Trip to Light and Sound
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound, in Lancaster, to see "Sampson" The trip is scheduled for Monday, October 10th. The price per person is $105; this includes bus fare, drivers' tip, snacks, show, taxes, gratuities, and early dinner at Shady Maple Restaurant. There are 2 pick up locations: Pen Argyl and Wind Gap. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630."
October 13
Dinner With The Dead
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their Annual Haunted Event entitled: “Dinner with the Dead” on Thursday, October 13th @ 7:00 PM. The following historical “ghosts” will share a phantom meal with guests. This year’s ghosts include alias “Jimmie Rose” who ran an extortion and prostitution ring in Bangor Junction and mysteriously disappeared in 1915 along with the “Unnamed Woman”who testified to the Black Hand activities and Jimmie Rose’s murder. They will be joined by “Major General John Sullivan”, the Revolutionary War hero for whom Sullivan’s Trail is named, “Mrs. Daisy Kent”, wife of US Representative Everett Kent, who attended presidential inaugurations in the roaring twenties, and “Mrs. Mildred Jago”, the kindly local lady who was good with numbers. Tickets for this scary event are $10.00 and can be obtained at Heard’s Meat Market, South Main Street, and Bray’s Newsstand, Broadway both in Bangor. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
“Dinner With The Dead”
The Slate Belt Heritage Center presents their 5th Annual Ghost Tour entitled “Dinner with The Dead” on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Come and hear the spooky stories of noted deceased Slate Belt residents. Advanced ticket purchases of $10.00 can be made at Heard’s Meat Market, 501 South Main Street and Bray’s Newsstand, 36 Broadway, both in Bangor. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
East Bangor Haunted School House
The East Bangor Haunted School House will be open October 7-29. Friday and Saturday 7-11. Cost is $10 per person.
Not recommended under age of 10. East Bangor Vol Fire Co , 30 East Central Ave, East Bangor .
Not recommended under age of 10. East Bangor Vol Fire Co , 30 East Central Ave, East Bangor .
October 15
Support Bangor Field Hockey and Boys Soccer
On Saturday October 15th from 9am - 3pm the Bangor Boys Soccer Team and Bangor Girls Field Hockey Team will be hosting an event partnering with Ford Motors. This event is not a sales event, it is simply a test drive event. Any licensed driver over 18 years of age will be able to test drive a new Ford vehicle. Ford Motors will donate $20 for each person that test drives a Ford car during our event. This is a rain or shine event. Please come to the Bangor Senior High School on Saturday, October 15th, support your local high school teams, and test drive a Ford.
Creatures of the Night
Creatures of the Night With The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, October 15, 2016, 10:30am-11:30am. Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road Pen Argyl PA 18072
Live Nocturnal Animals! Fall Treats! Wear your Costume! Fun for All Ages!
Please note! Grand Central Road is closed at Mack Road entrance. Please take Pen Argyl Road from town past the landfill. Make a right onto Delabole and then first right onto Grand Central Road. Go around Road Closed sign and watch for the Education sign on the right.
Registration appreciated, but not required. For More information, contact Adrienne Fors afors1@wm.com
Rain or Shine! *Donations for Pocono Wildlife Are Welcome*
Live Nocturnal Animals! Fall Treats! Wear your Costume! Fun for All Ages!
Please note! Grand Central Road is closed at Mack Road entrance. Please take Pen Argyl Road from town past the landfill. Make a right onto Delabole and then first right onto Grand Central Road. Go around Road Closed sign and watch for the Education sign on the right.
Registration appreciated, but not required. For More information, contact Adrienne Fors afors1@wm.com
Rain or Shine! *Donations for Pocono Wildlife Are Welcome*
Outdoor Craft and Flea Market
An outdoor Craft and Flea Market will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church 12 N. Westbrook Ave, Pen Argyl, Saturday, October 8 from 8-2. Rain date is Saturday, October 15 from 8-2. Vendors are welcome. Call Janet for more information at 610-863-5997.
Bangor Octoberfest
Food Vendors needed for Octoberfest Saturday, October 15th 4pm-8:30pm and Sunday, October 16th 4pm-8pm Raindate is Monday, October 17th 5pm-8pm
Duplicate foods will not be allowed to be sold. So if a food vendor signs up to sell hotdogs then no other food vendor will be allowed to sell hotdogs. Get your applications and payments in early as it is first come first serve
You will not be allowed to sell any kind of drinks or popcorn as the Park Board will be selling those items as a fundraiser.
Applications are available through request at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
Bangor Park Octoberfest has a train ride through the park to see illuminated jack o lanterns, hayrides, games, food, craft vendors, scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving and painting and costume contests. Our Octoberfest has been occurring for over 12 years.
If you need more information please email Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail
Duplicate foods will not be allowed to be sold. So if a food vendor signs up to sell hotdogs then no other food vendor will be allowed to sell hotdogs. Get your applications and payments in early as it is first come first serve
You will not be allowed to sell any kind of drinks or popcorn as the Park Board will be selling those items as a fundraiser.
Applications are available through request at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
Bangor Park Octoberfest has a train ride through the park to see illuminated jack o lanterns, hayrides, games, food, craft vendors, scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving and painting and costume contests. Our Octoberfest has been occurring for over 12 years.
If you need more information please email Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail
Portland Family Fun Day
Portland Borough Community Events invites you to “Portland Family Fun Day”. Come out and have some good old fashioned fun. It will be a day of games, food, entertainment, and fun for the entire family. The event will be held downtown in the Park & Walk along Delaware Ave. from 11 AM to 4PM on October 15, 2016. Rain date will be Oct. 16th.
Activities will include:Fun, Food and Games for Kids of all ages, The Pumpkin Patch – Paint your own Pumpkin, Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye, Apple Recipe Contest – Great Prizes, Funnel cakes, Walking Tacos, and lots more! The Original Borough Hall/Jail, ‘The Pokey’ will be open for a walk back in time. Live Music, Bake Sale -To benefit the Portland Hook and Ladder Co #1
For more information call 570-897-0559 or portlandboroughpa@gmail.com
Vendors Wanted: The committee would like to invite vendors to participate. Vendor applications can be found at www.portlandboroughpa.com under Community Events. Contact Cindy Fish: 973 600 7120 or Stephanie Steele: 610-216-6716 for more information.
Participation is encouraged as well as an invitation to come and meet and greet your neighbors or meet some new friends! All proceeds from our town events go to future events, supplies and advertising for our community.
The borough of Portland has been very actively getting back on track. This will be Portland’s sixth annual Family Fun Day! We have come a long way but still have a ways to go. The future looks bright. Many businesses have returned to the Borough and some new ones have opened up. We are very proud of all the hard work and the accomplishments of Portland. Watch for more information about Halloween Trick or Treat and Movie Night on Oct. 29th and our now Famous Annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 27th. The Portland Hook and Ladder’s annual Liz Tech Bingo will be in February. Check out our Portland Facebook page!!!!!
Activities will include:Fun, Food and Games for Kids of all ages, The Pumpkin Patch – Paint your own Pumpkin, Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye, Apple Recipe Contest – Great Prizes, Funnel cakes, Walking Tacos, and lots more! The Original Borough Hall/Jail, ‘The Pokey’ will be open for a walk back in time. Live Music, Bake Sale -To benefit the Portland Hook and Ladder Co #1
For more information call 570-897-0559 or portlandboroughpa@gmail.com
Vendors Wanted: The committee would like to invite vendors to participate. Vendor applications can be found at www.portlandboroughpa.com under Community Events. Contact Cindy Fish: 973 600 7120 or Stephanie Steele: 610-216-6716 for more information.
Participation is encouraged as well as an invitation to come and meet and greet your neighbors or meet some new friends! All proceeds from our town events go to future events, supplies and advertising for our community.
The borough of Portland has been very actively getting back on track. This will be Portland’s sixth annual Family Fun Day! We have come a long way but still have a ways to go. The future looks bright. Many businesses have returned to the Borough and some new ones have opened up. We are very proud of all the hard work and the accomplishments of Portland. Watch for more information about Halloween Trick or Treat and Movie Night on Oct. 29th and our now Famous Annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 27th. The Portland Hook and Ladder’s annual Liz Tech Bingo will be in February. Check out our Portland Facebook page!!!!!
CASH PRIZES FOR PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th (4pm to 8:30) and October 16th (4pm to 8pm).
Groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, Peanuts, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show support for that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins should have at least 6 or more in their display.
There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes range from $100 to $25.00. Please call Sherry Haycock at 610-588-6894 to register your group and theme.
In addition, our scarecrow making booth is in need of old stockings. Please save your old stockings (any color and size). You can drop them off at the Borough Building or to Sherry Haycock at The Little Corner Cafe.
Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand.
For more information or to volunteer contact Debbie Smith at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
October 16
Boomer's Angels Meet/Greet Adoption Day
On Sunday, Oct 16, 2016 come to Pet Supplies Plus at Pocono Commons in Stroudsburg, from 11am- 2pm, to meet some of the beautiful loving pets that Boomer's Angels (BAARC) have for adoption!
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visitwww.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Be an Angel for a homeless dog!
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visitwww.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Be an Angel for a homeless dog!
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
October 17
Foster/Adoptive Support Group Open House
Childcare Open House for a foster and adoptive family supprt group will be held October 17 from 6:30-8pm at Mt. Bethel Church. 1270 Belvidere Corner Rd.Mount Bethel, PA 18343. *Please RSVP if you will require child care.* RSVPs can be made to: Jennifer Steele: 610-533-9693 jjhsteele@aol.com or Jennifer Spearmint cartsmom@rcn.com. Sponsored by: Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries. Food. door prizes, giveaways.
Monday Morning Birds & Beans
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
Rise and shine! Join us for some delicious shade-grown coffee followed by a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of fall warblers and other Neotropical migrants. This is a great opportunity to learn tricky fall warbler ID. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars and your favorite field guide! Registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
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
Rise and shine! Join us for some delicious shade-grown coffee followed by a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of fall warblers and other Neotropical migrants. This is a great opportunity to learn tricky fall warbler ID. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars and your favorite field guide! Registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
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
Family Night: Nighttime Creatures
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
As the sun sets and we prepare for bed many animals are just waking up! Find out how these animals use senses other than sight to make their way through the nocturnal world. This program is best for ages 10 and up. 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
As the sun sets and we prepare for bed many animals are just waking up! Find out how these animals use senses other than sight to make their way through the nocturnal world. This program is best for ages 10 and up. 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
Tales for Tots
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
The popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic followed by a craft and short hike related to the story. Adults must accompany their child. Those children that attend all six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. 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
The popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic followed by a craft and short hike related to the story. Adults must accompany their child. Those children that attend all six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. 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
October 18
Bangor Fall Band Concert
Bangor High School's Fall Band Concert: Tuesday, October 18, 7:30pm at the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Highlights are: Concert Band playing music by Sousa, Ticheli, and Erickson. Symphonic Band playing music by Vaughan Williams, Ticheli, Alford, and Susato. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students/seniors. Gold Cards and Booster membership cards will be accepted. Band members from the Middle School and Elementary Schools will be admitted for free. For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Tuesday Trails
Tuesday, October 18, 5:30-7:00 PM
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
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
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
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
October 20
Bangor Halloween Parade Date Changed to October 20
The Bangor Elks Halloween parade originally scheduled for October 13 has been changed to October 20. The theme for this year's parade is Back To The 50s. No other information available.
Young At Heart Club
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2016, at 1:00pm at the St. Elizabeth Church Hall in Pen Argyl,
The program will feature a gentleman from the Bethlehem Steel Archives. He will speak on the history of the Bethlehem Steel, the workers, and now the Archives of Bethlehem Steel.
Many people of the area worked at Bethlehem Steel and this will be of great interest to them and others. Please feel free to attend. This club is open to ALL SENIOR CITIZENS, regardless of race, creed or religion. They have members from all over the Slate Belt, Nazareth, Saylorsburg, etc.
Also, please mark you calendars. They will be honoring their veterans and military at a special program on Thursday, Novemember 17th at 12:00 noon.
This is open to all veterans, military and their families. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630.
The program will feature a gentleman from the Bethlehem Steel Archives. He will speak on the history of the Bethlehem Steel, the workers, and now the Archives of Bethlehem Steel.
Many people of the area worked at Bethlehem Steel and this will be of great interest to them and others. Please feel free to attend. This club is open to ALL SENIOR CITIZENS, regardless of race, creed or religion. They have members from all over the Slate Belt, Nazareth, Saylorsburg, etc.
Also, please mark you calendars. They will be honoring their veterans and military at a special program on Thursday, Novemember 17th at 12:00 noon.
This is open to all veterans, military and their families. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630.
October 21
Indoor Apple Festival
An indoor Apple Festival will be held Friday, October 21, 4 pm-7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap PA. Enjoy food and a cake walk.
October 24
TGAI Fall Classes
OCTOBER 24
Adult Classes Begin. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites.
Adult Classes Begin. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites.
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.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays and
also Friday, October 21, 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, and
Friday, October 21, 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold w/Janis, Tuesdays 10:00 A.M. and
Fridays, October 7, 21 1:15 P.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:0011:00 A.M..
Poker, Thursdays, October 6, 20, 27, 12:30 P.M.
Painting with Joe Iaccio, an accomplished artist,
Thursdays, 1:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library and TV
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,decorating pumpkins, Thursday, October 6, 10:00 A.M.
Making MEDICARE easier to understand, Friday, October 7, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
MEDICARE Changes, Tuesday, October 11, 12:15-1:30 P.M.
PIG ROAST, October 14, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. hosted by the Center and
AARP., Roast Pork with all the Trimmings,, Ice Cream Sundae Bar,
MUSIC BY CHAS BAND. Games, Basket Raffles, etc.
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,. fall candleholder, Thursday, October 20, 10:00 A.M.
BASEBALL, Friday, October 21, 10:00 A.M.(looking to start a traveling team)
Halloween Party Preparations, Thursday, October 27, 12:30 P.M
HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, October 28
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays and
also Friday, October 21, 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, and
Friday, October 21, 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold w/Janis, Tuesdays 10:00 A.M. and
Fridays, October 7, 21 1:15 P.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:0011:00 A.M..
Poker, Thursdays, October 6, 20, 27, 12:30 P.M.
Painting with Joe Iaccio, an accomplished artist,
Thursdays, 1:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library and TV
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,decorating pumpkins, Thursday, October 6, 10:00 A.M.
Making MEDICARE easier to understand, Friday, October 7, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
MEDICARE Changes, Tuesday, October 11, 12:15-1:30 P.M.
PIG ROAST, October 14, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. hosted by the Center and
AARP., Roast Pork with all the Trimmings,, Ice Cream Sundae Bar,
MUSIC BY CHAS BAND. Games, Basket Raffles, etc.
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,. fall candleholder, Thursday, October 20, 10:00 A.M.
BASEBALL, Friday, October 21, 10:00 A.M.(looking to start a traveling team)
Halloween Party Preparations, Thursday, October 27, 12:30 P.M
HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, October 28
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SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
September 29, 2016
Bangor VFW 42 Rescue Fire Co. 14 – Ryan Comunale 12-2, Jeff LaBar 12-2, Jeff Plimpton 11-3
O’Neill’s Place 42 Liberty Fire Co. 14 – Paul Freeby 14-0, Andy Conroy 13-1
Bangor Elks 36 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 20 – Jason LaBar 11-3, Jody Zengulis 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Bill Griffett 11-3, Matt Becker 9-5; Bill Pascoe 9-5
Bangor Jax 31 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 25 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, John Saltern 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5, Frank Ceraul 9-5; Doug Wynne 9-5, John Hartzell 8-6
Roseto Legion 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Brian Miller 14-0, Woody Ivins 10-4; Bob Ponnett 8-6
Pen Argyl Legion 40 Second Ward Fire Co. 16 – John Albanese 14-0, Steve Pfeiffer 13-1
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 4-0, Bangor Elks 4-0, Oxford Fire Co. 4-0, Pen Argyl Legion 4-0, O’Neill’s Place 3-1, Roseto Legion 3-1, Bangor VFW 2-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-1, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-3, Columbia Fire Co. 0-4, Liberty Fire Co. 0-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-4, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-4, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-4
September 22, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 26 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2, Woody Ivins 12-2; Larry Mucklin 9-5, Brian Mucklin 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 42 Second Ward Fire Co. 14 – Bill Suyker 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 11-3, Jim Huff 10-4, Rick Calabrese 10-4
Bangor Elks 40 Liberty Fire Co. 16 – Jody Zengulis 13-1, Chad Kreider 12-2
Pen Argyl Legion 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Brookes Kromer 14-0, Todd Lakey 13-1, Kraig Kuster 13-1
East Bangor Fire Co. 34 O’Neill’s Place 30 (one extra round) – Scott Allen 11-5, Rich Pohl 11-5; Andy Conroy 12-4, Evan Senay 10-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Dave Giaquinto 10-4, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Rob George 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 29 Bangor VFW 27 – Phil Ascani 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 10-4; Jeff LaBar 10-4, Ryan Comunale 10-4
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 - Bangor Jax 3-0, Bangor Elks 3-0, Oxford Fire Co. 3-0, Pen Argyl Legion 3-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-1, Roseto Legion 2-1, Bangor VFW 1-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-3, Liberty Fire Co. 0-3, Rescue Fire Co. 0-3, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-3
September 29, 2016
Bangor VFW 42 Rescue Fire Co. 14 – Ryan Comunale 12-2, Jeff LaBar 12-2, Jeff Plimpton 11-3
O’Neill’s Place 42 Liberty Fire Co. 14 – Paul Freeby 14-0, Andy Conroy 13-1
Bangor Elks 36 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 20 – Jason LaBar 11-3, Jody Zengulis 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Bill Griffett 11-3, Matt Becker 9-5; Bill Pascoe 9-5
Bangor Jax 31 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 25 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, John Saltern 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5, Frank Ceraul 9-5; Doug Wynne 9-5, John Hartzell 8-6
Roseto Legion 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Brian Miller 14-0, Woody Ivins 10-4; Bob Ponnett 8-6
Pen Argyl Legion 40 Second Ward Fire Co. 16 – John Albanese 14-0, Steve Pfeiffer 13-1
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 4-0, Bangor Elks 4-0, Oxford Fire Co. 4-0, Pen Argyl Legion 4-0, O’Neill’s Place 3-1, Roseto Legion 3-1, Bangor VFW 2-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-1, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-3, Columbia Fire Co. 0-4, Liberty Fire Co. 0-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-4, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-4, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-4
September 22, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 26 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2, Woody Ivins 12-2; Larry Mucklin 9-5, Brian Mucklin 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 42 Second Ward Fire Co. 14 – Bill Suyker 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 11-3, Jim Huff 10-4, Rick Calabrese 10-4
Bangor Elks 40 Liberty Fire Co. 16 – Jody Zengulis 13-1, Chad Kreider 12-2
Pen Argyl Legion 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Brookes Kromer 14-0, Todd Lakey 13-1, Kraig Kuster 13-1
East Bangor Fire Co. 34 O’Neill’s Place 30 (one extra round) – Scott Allen 11-5, Rich Pohl 11-5; Andy Conroy 12-4, Evan Senay 10-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Dave Giaquinto 10-4, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Rob George 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 29 Bangor VFW 27 – Phil Ascani 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 10-4; Jeff LaBar 10-4, Ryan Comunale 10-4
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 - Bangor Jax 3-0, Bangor Elks 3-0, Oxford Fire Co. 3-0, Pen Argyl Legion 3-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-1, Roseto Legion 2-1, Bangor VFW 1-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-3, Liberty Fire Co. 0-3, Rescue Fire Co. 0-3, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-3
October 27
Bangor High School Bandorama
Bangor High School's "Bandorama" Concert: Thursday, October 27, 7:30pm at M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. An indoor performance by the BAHS Marching Band complete with their 2016 Halftime Show "Jekyll and Hyde", school songs and pop tunes. For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Bangor Womens Club Card Party
The Bangor Womens Club GFWC will hold a Card/Game Party on Thursday Oct 27th at 11:30 am at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville, PA. Soup and sandwich lunch with homemade cake for dessert will be served. Anyone interested in attending please contact Heidi Bates 610-599-8815 for full information and reservations
October 28
Rummage and Bake Sale
A rummage and bake sale will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church 12 N. Westbrook Ave, Pen Argyl, Friday October, 28 from 8-4 and Saturday, October 29 from 8-2. Call Janet for more information at 610-863-5997.
Speaker Series: Aura Stauffer “Pennsylvania Bats”
Friday, October 28, 7:00-8:00 PM
Join Pennsylvania Game Commission biologist Aura Stauffer as she presents on Pennsylvania’s bats. Learn about bat biology, the species of bats found in Pennsylvania, and how you can help bats in your area. Aura will also give an update on White Nose Syndrome in the state. 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
Join Pennsylvania Game Commission biologist Aura Stauffer as she presents on Pennsylvania’s bats. Learn about bat biology, the species of bats found in Pennsylvania, and how you can help bats in your area. Aura will also give an update on White Nose Syndrome in the state. 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
October 29
Market Faire & Rendezvous
Saturday, October 29, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM and Sunday, October 30, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum will all be open to the public during this event. Admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society 610-759-9029 or by email at Jacobsburg@rcn.com.
Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum will all be open to the public during this event. Admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society 610-759-9029 or by email at Jacobsburg@rcn.com.
Portland Trick or Treat
The Borough of Portland will hold Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 29, from 4 to 6 pm.
Sponsored by the community events committee and refiner’s fire ministry a costume contest will be held and hot dogs, apple cider, and chips will be served immediately following trick or treat at:
Refiner’s Fire Ministry Church, 100 Division Street, Portland.
Approximately at 7:15 pm a free, all ages, Halloween themed movie will be shown.
Sponsored by the community events committee and refiner’s fire ministry a costume contest will be held and hot dogs, apple cider, and chips will be served immediately following trick or treat at:
Refiner’s Fire Ministry Church, 100 Division Street, Portland.
Approximately at 7:15 pm a free, all ages, Halloween themed movie will be shown.
October 30
Williams Will Speak on Bloom House
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Ellis Williams as guest speaker at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 30th. Ellis will be speaking about his efforts with Bloom House, a recovery house for women. Based on the successful “Thistle Farm” model that began in Nashville, TN, Bloom House helps women in recovery from addiction regain a healthy life and healthy engagement with the community. After-church fellowship will follow worship. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
November 5
Annual Chicken Supper
The Annual Chicken Supper will be held at Trinity United Church of Christ 632 S. Delaware Drive (Route 611), Mt. Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM
Cost is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for children under 10. Includes: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, filling (or stuffing), candied yams, cran-apple sauce, creamed cabbage,beans, homemade vanilla ice cream.
Free parking. Held rain or shine!!
Call 610-588-1989 or Email tjory2@aol.com with any questions!ll be held Friday, October 21, 4 pm-7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap PA. Enjoy food and a cake walk.
Cost is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for children under 10. Includes: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, filling (or stuffing), candied yams, cran-apple sauce, creamed cabbage,beans, homemade vanilla ice cream.
Free parking. Held rain or shine!!
Call 610-588-1989 or Email tjory2@aol.com with any questions!ll be held Friday, October 21, 4 pm-7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap PA. Enjoy food and a cake walk.
November 8
Election Day Meal, Craft Show November 26
The Mount Bethel Ladies Auxiliary will have the kitchen open on election day – November 8th. Serving breakfast sandwiches, homemade vegetable beef soup, hamburgers, hot dogs & more! Eat in or take out
The 28th annual craft show will be held November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
The 28th annual craft show will be held November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
November 12
TGAI Annual Scholarship Dinner
NOVEMBER 12
Annual Scholarship Dinner, 6 PM. $60 per person. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Join them for an evening of great food and entertainment, while supporting our worthwhile programs! Annual Scholarship Dinner includes a silent auction of work donated by local artists, and directly benefits the scholarship fund.
Annual Scholarship Dinner, 6 PM. $60 per person. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Join them for an evening of great food and entertainment, while supporting our worthwhile programs! Annual Scholarship Dinner includes a silent auction of work donated by local artists, and directly benefits the scholarship fund.
November 13
Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray
Bangor High School's Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray: Sunday, November 13 , Doors open at 11:00AM, Games start at 1:00PM at Blue Valley Farm Show. 20 games of bingo, tricky tray, special raffles, 50/50, and door prizes. Featured products from Longaberger, Coach, Vera Bradley, Thirty-One, Alex & Ani and Michael Kors. Refreshments available for purchase. Two choices for tickets: $20 includes admission and set of bingo cards; $25. ticket also includes sheet of tricky tray tickets and a ticket for the special drawing. For ticket information call: 610-588-4385. ALL TICKETS AT DOOR ARE $25.
November 26
Craft Show November 28
The 28th annual Mt. Beth Fiore Co. Ladies Auxilary will hold craft show November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
December 10
TGAI Annual Community Open House
December 10, Time TBD. FREE. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Come to Totts Gap Arts and see what students have to share! Dance performances and art displays from our September classes, as well as information on our classes for 2017. Light refreshments will be served.
December 10, Time TBD. FREE. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Come to Totts Gap Arts and see what students have to share! Dance performances and art displays from our September classes, as well as information on our classes for 2017. Light refreshments will be served.