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Pink In The Rink Pink Heals—Slate Belt PA Chapter has tickets available for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Pink in the Rink night on October 28 at 7:00pm against the St John’s Ice Caps. Come out and wear your pink. Tickets are 20 dollars each and available from the chapter.
Please email info@pinkfiretruckspa.org to reserve your seats now. BASD Ski/Snowboarding Sign-Ups Bangor Area School Distirict will be holding Ski and Snowboard Club Sign ups on Tuesday, October 28th and Wednesday, October 29th in the Bangor Middle School at 7pm.
This will be the only opportunity for students to sign up for the club. A parent and student must both attend one of the meetings in order to participate in the program. A representative from Camelback will be on hand to answer questions and to present the Safety program. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Diane Lobb at Bangor Area High School 610-599-7011 x1027 |
HEALTH.........
Conquering Unavoidable Winter Germs
(BPT) - From pencils and paper to snacks and show-and-tell treasures — kids share virtually everything at school. While parents agree sharing is a good skill for kids to learn, it’s certainly not the case when it comes to germs, particularly during cold and flu season. Germs are lurking everywhere and are simply unavoidable. And where there are germs, there can often be sickness. That dreaded first cough, sneeze and sniffle surely brings about anything but joy in the home.
“Every parent has experienced those ‘ew’ moments where kids are kids and regardless of what we do to keep them healthy, sick strikes,” says Dr. Nina Shapiro, leading pediatric doctor and mom of two. “I can certainly speak firsthand on those cringe-worthy moments where the ew is simply unavoidable and the best way to battle it is by being prepared to get kids back on their feet – so you can get a little rest too.”
Here are Dr. Shapiro’s top tips for keeping kids and families healthy during cough, cold and flu season.
1. Sing the joys of washing hands well
Washing hands well is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illness, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kids should regularly wash hands at home and at school. Make scrub time fun by singing while washing — the goal is to wash for 20 seconds, or about the amount of time it takes to sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” once or “Happy Birthday” twice.
2. Wrangle those hands and avoid the nose and mouth
Children have busy hands and those tiny fingers often end up in ew-filled places. It’s important to regularly remind kids to keep their hands out of their nose and mouth to help prevent the spread of germs. Seven in 10 school nurses cite unsanitary habits among children like nose picking or not washing their hands as the top cause for germs spreading among kids at school, according to the recent SchoolNurse.com “Ew-dentification” survey conducted by the pediatric brands of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.
3. Be a flu-buster and get vaccinated
It’s very likely at some point during the fall and winter season that your children will come in contact with the flu virus. This year’s vaccination is now available, so schedule an office visit for the whole family. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines requiring children ages six months to eight years to receive two doses of the flu shot this season if they have received less than two doses of the flu vaccine prior to July 2015.
4. Ease aches and pains and rest, rest, rest
With flu season upon us, parents should be armed with an OTC pain reliever and fever reducer like Children’s Advil(R) which reduces fever fast and keeps it down for up to eight hours, while also relieving aches and pains in children as young as 2 years (based on reducing fever below 100 F). When kids are more comfortable, they are able to get the extra rest their bodies need to fight off illness, ultimately also giving relief to worried parents.
5. Keep your wellness arsenal fully stocked
Flu isn’t the only sickness kids may encounter. According to the survey of school nurses, colds, stomach bugs and coughs also frequently spread around schools. For cough and colds, an effective medicine like Children’s Robitussin(R) Cough & Chest Congestion offers relief by breaking up chest congestion and relieving coughs. If a child is suffering from cold symptoms, a medicine like Children’s Dimetapp(R) is great option for relieving stuffy noses and ongoing sniffles. Stock up now so when sickness strikes, you are ready and your child can feel quick relief — no emergency trip to the store required.
6. Take a deep breath and use that humidifier
Every family should have a humidifier to get through the cold and flu seasons. By adding moisture to the dry air, you can help your child breathe easier, particularly at night when he or she is trying to sleep.
For more information and tips for coping when sick happens, visit: www.sickjustgotreal.com.
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Man Had 7,000 Guns, 500 Chainsaws
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks said Brent Nicholson, 51, was being served a subpoena Friday on charges of trafficking opium and heroin and the deputies visiting the home made note of the man's arsenal.
Deputies returned the following day and cleared the home and a warehouse on the Pageland-area property of between 7,000 and 10,000 guns.
Authorities said they also seized other items including up to 500 chainsaws, hunting crossbows, four-wheelers and taxidermy supplies.
Brooks said 99 percent of the seized items are believed to be stolen property.
He said Nicholson didn't appear to have been planning anything sinister with his weapons.
"(He) looks like a gun hoarder to be honest with you," Brooks told WBTV.
" There's no evidence that he even used them," the sheriff told The Charlotte Observer. "There's no evidence that he was selling them -- he just wanted them. His house looked like that hoarders program on TV."
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF OCTOBER 26
Richmond Road (Lower Mt. Bethel)
Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.
Richmond Road (Lower Mt. Bethel)
Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.
Viaduct (Bangor)
Between South Main St and Route 191 west lane closed into 2016. Follow detour. East lane (Rt 191 to S. Main) is open.
Route 191 Ackermanville (Krohn's Garage)
Between Plush Street and Molasses Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice. Lane regulation via automated traffic signals until further notice.
Sullivan Trail
Between Belfast Road AND Aspen Street will experience delays and single lane restriction Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00am to 3:00pm until November 25, 2015.
Grand Central Road
Between Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.
Route 33 Northbound (Plainfield Twsp)
Between Belfast Road AND PA 512 will experience delays and lane restriction October 26 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 Southbound (Palmer Twsp)
Between PA 248 AND Hecktown Road will experience delays and lane restriction October 26 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Jacktown Road (Wash. Twsp)
Between Messinger Street AND Richmond Road will experience delays and lane restriction October 26 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Jacobsburg Road (Bush. Twsp)
Between PA 512 AND Bushkill Center will experience delays and lane restriction October 26 thru October 27 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 Southbound
Between PA 512 AND PA 191 will experience delays and lane restriction October 26 thru October 27 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 Southbound (Plainfield Twsp)
Between Belfast Road AND PA 512 will experience delays and lane restriction October 27 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 North/South (Palmer Twsp)
Between Main Street AND PA 248 will experience delays and lane restriction October 27 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Route 611 (LMBT)
Between Uhler Road AND Evergreen Road will experience delays and lane restriction October 28 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Richmond Road (LMBT)
Between PA 512 AND Belvidere Hwy will experience delays and lane restriction October 29 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
North Broad Street (East Bangor, UMBT)
Between PA 512 AND Ridge Road will experience delays and lane restriction October 29 thru October 30 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
This Week at Bloom![]() Normal Open Studio Hours unless noted are:
Tuesday's from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Wednesday's from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday's from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday's from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Stop by and spend some time being creative. Studio fee is $8.00 during open hours. Special Events during the week: Please sign-up by going to the Bloom on-line store at mkt.com/bloomcreativestudio and reserve your space for any of these special events. .Tuesday 6:30 PM Antler Tote Bag Project. $15.00 Wednesday - 6:30 PM Community Tree Painting, $30.00 Friday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Learn to knit and make a washcloth, kits include yarn, needle and pattern for $15.00. Friday - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dessert Glasses Painting Workshop $15.00 includes 4 glasses & recipe. Slater Family Network Needs Assessment Survey Slater Family Network, the family center serving the Bangor Area School District, has sent out a needs assessment survey to each household in the school district. Residents, with or without school age children, are asked to complete the survey and return it by November 16, 2015.
This anonymous survey is important because it will provide information that will enable the Slater Family Network to better serve the Bangor Area Community. For residents of Portland, please write in ‘Portland’ for question number one. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact the Slater Family Network Office at 610-599-7019. Gertrude Hawk Candy SaleThe East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a "Gertrude Hawk" candy fundraiser for Christmas. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, November 15th. For more info., call Diane at 610-588-2397.
Weona Park Yoga Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.
East Bangor Haunted School House East Bangor Vol. Fire Co. is presenting their fourtth annual Haunted School House every Friday and Saturday from 7pm-11pm today through October 31st. The cost is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit East Bangor Vol. Fire Co
Helping Humble Hearts for Hope Humble Hearts for Hope, 929B Browntown Rd, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064, is seeking local collections from schools, churches, individuals, organizations, groups, etc. from October 1 through November 1.
If you are willing to coordinate with us for some food, personal collection items from your area please contact them at carepackages@hhfh.org 484-764-8198 or on Facebook. They are also taking financial donations of gift cards to Weis, Shoprite, Wegmans, Giant, Target or Home Depot (For box fans summer months) Musical Instrument Collection Drive The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. We will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!
Your donations may be tax deductible. Visit slateralums.com for more information. Friends of the Bangor Public Library
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October 28Pink In The Rink Pink Heals—Slate Belt PA Chapter has tickets available for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Pink in the Rink night on October 28 at 7:00pm against the St John’s Ice Caps. Come out and wear your pink. Tickets are 20 dollars each and available from the chapter.
Please email info@pinkfiretruckspa.org to reserve your seats now. BASD Ski/Snowboarding Sign-Ups Bangor Area School Distirict will be holding Ski and Snowboard Club Sign ups on Tuesday, October 28th and Wednesday, October 29th in the Bangor Middle School at 7pm.
This will be the only opportunity for students to sign up for the club. A parent and student must both attend one of the meetings in order to participate in the program. A representative from Camelback will be on hand to answer questions and to present the Safety program. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Diane Lobb at Bangor Area High School 610-599-7011 x1027 |
October 29
Bangor Women's Club Fall Card Party
Anyone wishing to participate can register with Ellen Prudenti at 570-897-5787 to reserve tickets. Cost per ticket is $10. Reservations for tables can be made or if you are a single you can request to be seated with other tables. Typical games played are Bridge, Pinochle, and Scrabble.
Besides lunch and afternoon snack break, each table gets a prize, and there are plenty of door prizes to be awarded.
Hope you will consider making a reservation for this fun afternoon of games and fellowship.
Contact Ellen Prudenti at 570-897-5787.
October 31Owl-O-WeenSaturday, October 31, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Visit Jacobsburg this Owl-O-Ween to learn about owls and other nocturnal animals! Join us for family friendly educational activities along the Owl-O-Ween trail and stay for a presentation featuring live nocturnal creatures, including owls! The activities will be available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Kathy Uhler of the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center will present from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. No registration required.
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Portland Trick-or-Treat Portland Trick-or-Treat will be held Saturday October 31 from 4-6pm. At 6:00pm everyone is invited to join Refiner's Fire Ministry for hot dogs and more fun followed buy a free movie at the Portland Hook and Ladder Social Hall starting at 7:00pm. The feature film is the 1995 version of Casper.
November 1Dog Adoption Day Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a dog adoption day from 11 -3 on Sunday, November 1, at Ace Hardware, Rt 209, Brodheadsville (next to Dunkleberger's).
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. 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 800 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. "Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever." 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 SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. Free Spaghetti Dinner The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Spaghetti Dinner with Dessert Buffet on Sunday, November 1st, 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/.
November 2Weona Park Pool Pals Meeting Weona Park Pool Pals will hold a meeting Mon. Nov.2, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. If you are interested in having a community pool in Pen Argyl and want to do it without raising taxes, you share our goal, so please come!
Pen Argyl Women's Club Meeting The Pen Argyl Woman’s Club meeting on Monday, November 2nd will feature guest speaker James Gloria of Tott’s Gap Art Institute. The presentation will be open to the public 7:30PM at St. John Lutheran Church, 12 North Westbrook Avenue in Pen Argyl. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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November 3
Fall Craft Show
Moonlight and & Magic Witches Tea
Doors prizes, 50/50 Games, and a small tricky tray will also be avaialbe.
Benefits Portland Hook and Ladder Co. #1. RSVP to 610-216-6716 or ladies@portlandhookandladder.com.
November 4
BAHS Bandorama Concert
November 5
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club
Program: “Stealth Antennas” – John / N3NUE. Hams and others interested are always welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286.
November 7
Bacon Fest Planned for Easton
Located in historic Easton, PA Bacon Fest grew out of the Easton Farmers’ Market, America’s oldest continuous open-air market, established in 1752. Admission is FREE and always will be! The fest is a grassroots, volunteer-driven event that prides itself on featuring high quality farm-to-table fare and locally sourced food and crafts.
Relay for Life Tricky Tray
Twenty five tickets plus one door prize ticket for $5.00. Ticket drawing starts at 2:30 along with a 50/50 drawing and other specials. Food and drink will be availalbe. Benefit Relay for Life Team of Hope.
FMI: 610-863-5033 or 732-748-1610.
November 10
Garden Club Meeting
The program will be "History of Monroe County Resources", by Roger Spotts, of Monroe County Conservation District.
The Design Tournament will be "You Gotta Be a Football Hero", A corsage for the homecoming parade. Corsage no larger than 8". Accessories permitted. Fresh and/or dried materials. Underlay permitted.
Horticulture Tournament will be "Ornamental Grass". One stem.
Everyone interested in gardening is invited to attend, $5 applied to your membership if joining. Lunch and refreshments served.
The Monroe County Garden Club is celebrating it's 85th year as a member of the Garden Club Federation of PA, a member of the Central Atlantic Region, and the National Garden Club. Join the Monroe County Garden Club on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/MonroeCountyGardenClub. For more information, contact President Carol Akam carolakam27@gmail.com or call 570-897-6433.
November 12
Heritage Center's Veterans' Day
November 14
Pork and Kraut Dinner
Bazaar and Bake Sale at Ackermanville UMC
Come early for the best selection of Christmas Crafts, samll gifts, needlework and other handicrafted items suitable for the holidays and througout the year. Hoemade baked goods will also be available for sale.
A light lunch menu will be available, featuring homemade soups, barbeuce, hot dogs, macaroni salad, chocolate cake, and beverages.
Scholarship Dinner
Community Wreath Making Event

Create a beautiful all natural wreath from live greens. Workshop includes instructions and materials. Participants should bring pruning shears. Lunch is available for purchase from the township fire hall.
FMI: Kay 610-863-8136 or Karen 610-837-0834.
November 15
Rescue Pet Adoption Day
Safe Haven will have many adorable 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.
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 800 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 a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.
November 16
Portland Leaf Pick-Up
November 18
Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting
The topic of the meeting will be Hay Quality Come meet Trash, the Garbage Can Horse, to find out what he likes for forages.
Speaker: Ms. Donna Foulk, Equine Extension Specialist, Northampton County FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
November 21
East Bangor Comedy Show
Hosted by: Keith Carnevale. Feature:Terry McNealy Headliner: George Gallo Call 610-588-5996
East Bangor UMCC Christmas Bazaar
November 22
Washington Twsp. Holiday Bingo
There will be a Jackpot of $500.00 Payout, a Tricky Tray, 50/50, and door prizes.
For tickets call Shirley Thomas, Pres. 610-863-4603, Ruth Hahn, V.P. 610-588-7402, Donna Eberle, Sec. 484-298-0192 or Sandy Wambold, Treas. (Cell) 610-462-5611
Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray
Featured products from Longaberger, Coach, Vera Bradley, Thirty-One and Alex & Ani. 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 or 610-588-1780 ALL TICKETS AT DOOR ARE $25.
November 28
See Christmas Show at American Music Theater
The cost of the trip is $110 and includes dinner at the Bird In Hand restaurant, the show, and all taxes and gratuities.
For further information, call Bill Ruggiero at 610-863-6297
December 5
Pet Photos With Santa Claws
The pictures will cost $10 for a framed 4x6 print and an email copy, and make wonderful memories and Christmas gifts.
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 find them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths, and Safe Haven has saved over 600 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. If you are an animal lover, we would love to meet you. Help us save homeless dogs!
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 SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.
December 6New Approach Concert at Trinity The New Approach Christmas Concert will be held 2:00pm December 6 at Trinity Lutheran Chruch, Fourth Street and Broadway, Bangor. Tickets Cost $5.00 with proceeds going to the Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry.
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Farm Show New Year's Dinner
Ask The Doc........
Technology can be wonderful!

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I know sometimes new technologies can be frustrating and leave us questioning whether “progress” is worth the hassle. But, that is not the case with intra-oral digital scanners. We have been using our digital scanner at Family Dental Care now for 3 months, and the results are amazing.
Sure, it’s pretty “cool” technology, and it has been totally comfortable for patients. No gagging going on! And the turn around time is much shorter. All of these are pluses, but here is the real benefit… the accuracy and fit of what we are making.
I can comfortably predict a great fit of your new crowns, splints, Invisalign aligners, retainers, and anything else we scan for. That makes it worthwhile.
It’s one thing to restore your mouth to health, but I want, you want, and you deserve to rest assured that what is placed in your mouth is the best possible fit known to dentistry.
Digital scanning is here to stay at Family Dental Care. Feel free to ask us about our scanner. Garywilliamsdmd.com.
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.
New Books at
Blue Mt. Community Library
Circling The Sun, Paula McLain
Make Me, Lee Child
We Never Asked For Wings, Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Orphan # 8, Kim Van Alkemade
Dance of the Bones, J.A. Jance
Starlight on Willow Lake, Susan Wiggs
Lydia's Hope, Marta Perry
The Girl from Krakow, Alex Rosenberg
The Good Neighbor, A.J. Banner
The Race for Paris, Meg Clayton
X, Sue Grafton
Who Do You Love, Jennifer Weiner
The Secrets of Lake Road, Karen Katchur
The Murderer's Daughter, Jonathan Kellerman
Adult Large Print - Fiction
Never Die Alone, Lisa Jackson
The End Game, Catherine Coulter
The Scam, Janet Evanovich
Undercover, Danielle Steel
The Murder House, James Patterson
Come Rain or Come Shine, Jan Karon
Keeper's Reach, Carla Neggers
Adult Non-fiction:
A Common Struggle, Patrick Kennedy
Had I Known, Joan Lunden
New Books at
Bangor Public Library
Helping Hands 2015 Plans
November 15, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting "Bring A Friend" Bingo at the American Legion in Roseto. To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047.
November and December 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be selling Holiday candy and caroling throughout the streets of Roseto. Caroling date to be announced. To purchase candy, contact Lynne Smith at 610-863-7252.
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