Hazardous Weather Outlook This hazardous weather outlook is for Central New Jersey...Northern New Jersey...Northwest New Jersey...East Central Pennsylvania...Northeast Pennsylvania and Southeast Pennsylvania. Tonight and early Friday morning...accumulating snow is forecast. While accumulations should be light, an inch or two, and with it ending by the Friday morning commute, there will be areas of slippery travel. 
Pen Argyl's Nick Reto won his bout at 126 Wednesday night as the Knights defeated Salisbury. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Circulation Assistant Wanted Part time, 14 hrs/wk, Mon.-Fri. To apply email resume to: info@bangorlibrary.org Check http://bangorlibrary.org/circulation-assistant-wanted-2 for more details 
Bangor's Anthony Schiavone (30) moves the ball down the court during the Slaters' 72-51 win over Palmerton in a game played in Bill Pensyl Gym at Bangor High School Tuesday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (New photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Growing Up in the Butcher Shop
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Bangor's student section, the Quarry Crew, supported their team at the Bangor - Palmerton game Tuesday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
January 5 - Regular Event Calendar
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Plainfield Environmental Advisory Board - Municipal Building, 7:00pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Plainfield Environmental Advisory Board - Municipal Building, 7:00pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to sbtopics@rcn.com.
Special Future Events - See Below
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDAR
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Looking Back...... January 2013
Barricades are in place for the scheduled bridge replacement on Route 512 in Bangor, however, weather has put the project on hold. Some residents question why the road remains closed if construction has yet to begin.. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory.
Can You Believe It?
Man Finds Car Lost in
Parking Garage for 6 Months
MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- British police said they found a BMW after it was lost in a parking garage by a concert-goer six months earlier.
Greater Manchester Police for the City Center tweeted Dec. 30 that officers had located a BMW in a multi-story parking garage that had been lost for half of the year.
"11.55pm - Officers have found a car in a multi-story lost since June; driver visiting city parked it but couldn't remember where," the tweet said. "Driver apparently spent five days searching car parks in the city before reporting as lost/stolen."
Police said the car's owner told investigators a friend had borrowed the vehicle to attend a concert in Manchester, and after the show the friend discovered that they couldn't remember which garage contained the BMW.
The person spent five days searching for the car, but with no luck. The owner emailed various local authorities and towing companies, but no one had any information on the missing BMW.
The car was reported as lost/stolen in August and there was no further word on its whereabouts until officers stumbled on the apparently abandoned vehicle Friday night.
"We can't imagine what the ticket machine is going to say when they finally put the ticket in - £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££" police joked in a follow-up tweet.
Officers contacted the owner, who police said could face a parking charge of more than $6,000 when they pick it up from the garage.
Greater Manchester Police for the City Center tweeted Dec. 30 that officers had located a BMW in a multi-story parking garage that had been lost for half of the year.
"11.55pm - Officers have found a car in a multi-story lost since June; driver visiting city parked it but couldn't remember where," the tweet said. "Driver apparently spent five days searching car parks in the city before reporting as lost/stolen."
Police said the car's owner told investigators a friend had borrowed the vehicle to attend a concert in Manchester, and after the show the friend discovered that they couldn't remember which garage contained the BMW.
The person spent five days searching for the car, but with no luck. The owner emailed various local authorities and towing companies, but no one had any information on the missing BMW.
The car was reported as lost/stolen in August and there was no further word on its whereabouts until officers stumbled on the apparently abandoned vehicle Friday night.
"We can't imagine what the ticket machine is going to say when they finally put the ticket in - £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££" police joked in a follow-up tweet.
Officers contacted the owner, who police said could face a parking charge of more than $6,000 when they pick it up from the garage.
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January 5, 1919 - The German Workers' Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) was founded by Anton Drexler in Munich. Adolf Hitler became member No. 7 and changed the name in April of 1920 to the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) commonly shortened to Nazi or Nazi Party.
January 5, 1925 - Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first female governor inaugurated in the U.S. January 5, 1972 - President Richard Nixon signed a bill approving $5.5 billion over six years to build and test the NASA space shuttle. |
Careers.....
New Jersey Grown Collard Greens? Yep
(BPT) - Less than an hour south of Philadelphia, deep in the heart of New Jersey farm country, the DuBois family works year-round to help put dinner on the table for American families.
You read that correctly - New Jersey has farm country. And the DuBois family tends a good-sized chunk of it.
Marlene and Henry DuBois, along with their daughter, Crystal, and son, Byron, farm roughly 4,000 acres. Theirs is a success story hidden in plain sight, tucked behind Americans' intertwined notions of what New Jersey is and where their food comes from. If you eat frozen or canned spinach, sweet corn, tomatoes, kale, green beans, collard greens, mustard greens or turnip greens, it may be thanks to this family and its dedicated employees who toil in Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey.
"People think New Jersey is covered in asphalt," says Byron, who with his sister represents the seventh generation of his family to farm in the area. "They're wrong."
In 2016, the DuBois family certainly disproved that assumption. Among a pile of impressive statistics from the growing season, this one sticks out: The farm shipped 380 semitrailer loads, or approximately 9,500 tons, of tomatoes to the processor for canning.
"I just love working in the dirt and watching the crops grow," Byron says. "And we don't just do it for our family. I love knowing that what I do is helping to feed people in this country. I really take it personally that we are working for their families, too."
Technology and innovation
The DuBois operation is a modern-day model of diversification. The family grows a wide variety of crops, including grains that are processed into animal feed. Through careful planning and crop rotation, they ensure the land is put to its best use at the right time of year.
The family starts its planting season in March with spinach, a hearty, cold-resistant crop. As the weather warms, they move onto more summery vegetables, such as tomatoes and corn. Autumn brings winter wheat and more greens.
All the while, as one crops comes out, another one is planted. Multiple crops of certain varieties can be planted and harvested each season, as well. Time-staggered plantings of spinach, for instance, helps ensure a steady stream of the salad staple reaches its destination.
If it sounds a little complicated, it is. This large operation requires serious multi-tasking and cooperation from the entire team to keep it running. Maintaining organization is key, and that's where Crystal comes in.
It is extremely important for the 21st century grower to have precise data on the cost of doing business, Crystal says. To gather that information and help leverage it, she depends on AgriEdge Excelsior. The whole-farm management program combines data management, innovative crop choices, risk management and on-farm service to help growers maximize their capabilities.
Crystal uses the program's cloud-based software to keep track of each field's input costs, including seed, irrigation and fertilizer. Once they harvest the crop, she can analyze which fields were the most profitable. She can also manage and maintain their intricate crop rotation. As multiple years of data are collected, she can make data-driven, scientifically informed choices about what to plant where and when.
"You easily find out if you're in the red or the black - and hopefully you're in the black," Crystal says about the technology.
While the availability of this data has made it a more exact science, farming is still a passion deeply held by the entire family. The technology only strengthens it.
"Farming is either in your blood or it's not," Byron says of his family's multi-generational devotion to the land. "We love to do it. I can't imagine doing anything else."
You read that correctly - New Jersey has farm country. And the DuBois family tends a good-sized chunk of it.
Marlene and Henry DuBois, along with their daughter, Crystal, and son, Byron, farm roughly 4,000 acres. Theirs is a success story hidden in plain sight, tucked behind Americans' intertwined notions of what New Jersey is and where their food comes from. If you eat frozen or canned spinach, sweet corn, tomatoes, kale, green beans, collard greens, mustard greens or turnip greens, it may be thanks to this family and its dedicated employees who toil in Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey.
"People think New Jersey is covered in asphalt," says Byron, who with his sister represents the seventh generation of his family to farm in the area. "They're wrong."
In 2016, the DuBois family certainly disproved that assumption. Among a pile of impressive statistics from the growing season, this one sticks out: The farm shipped 380 semitrailer loads, or approximately 9,500 tons, of tomatoes to the processor for canning.
"I just love working in the dirt and watching the crops grow," Byron says. "And we don't just do it for our family. I love knowing that what I do is helping to feed people in this country. I really take it personally that we are working for their families, too."
Technology and innovation
The DuBois operation is a modern-day model of diversification. The family grows a wide variety of crops, including grains that are processed into animal feed. Through careful planning and crop rotation, they ensure the land is put to its best use at the right time of year.
The family starts its planting season in March with spinach, a hearty, cold-resistant crop. As the weather warms, they move onto more summery vegetables, such as tomatoes and corn. Autumn brings winter wheat and more greens.
All the while, as one crops comes out, another one is planted. Multiple crops of certain varieties can be planted and harvested each season, as well. Time-staggered plantings of spinach, for instance, helps ensure a steady stream of the salad staple reaches its destination.
If it sounds a little complicated, it is. This large operation requires serious multi-tasking and cooperation from the entire team to keep it running. Maintaining organization is key, and that's where Crystal comes in.
It is extremely important for the 21st century grower to have precise data on the cost of doing business, Crystal says. To gather that information and help leverage it, she depends on AgriEdge Excelsior. The whole-farm management program combines data management, innovative crop choices, risk management and on-farm service to help growers maximize their capabilities.
Crystal uses the program's cloud-based software to keep track of each field's input costs, including seed, irrigation and fertilizer. Once they harvest the crop, she can analyze which fields were the most profitable. She can also manage and maintain their intricate crop rotation. As multiple years of data are collected, she can make data-driven, scientifically informed choices about what to plant where and when.
"You easily find out if you're in the red or the black - and hopefully you're in the black," Crystal says about the technology.
While the availability of this data has made it a more exact science, farming is still a passion deeply held by the entire family. The technology only strengthens it.
"Farming is either in your blood or it's not," Byron says of his family's multi-generational devotion to the land. "We love to do it. I can't imagine doing anything else."
Senior Living.....
Smart Steps to Preserving Brain Health
(BPT) - Everyone knows aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping and lifting weights keeps muscles strong. But when it comes to keeping the brain healthy, most people are unsure what to do.
As you age, brain health and maintaining memory functions becomes a top concern. Turns out, these issues may begin sooner than you think.
"We tend to think about memory decline as an older person's issue, but that's not the case at all," says Dr. Aimee Gould Shunney, a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health and family medicine. "There was a study published in 2012 in the British Medical Journal that examined cognitive function in people age 45 to 70. The researchers did not expect it, but they found evidence of cognitive decline in the 45-year-old participants as well as the older participants."
She notes there are two basic pathological processes that cause degeneration of the brain: oxidative stress and inflammation. Basically, the standard American diet and lifestyle contribute to those processes. So who is this really an issue for? Men and women of all ages.
No matter your age, you can take charge of your brain health by following these five smart steps from Dr. Shunney:
Healthy eating
"A Mediterranean-type diet that focuses on whole foods, good fats and foods high in antioxidants is a great place to start," says Dr. Shunney.
She encourages her patients to focus on getting omega-3 fats from fish and monounsaturated fats from olives, olive oil, nuts and seeds. She also recommends increasing fruits (especially berries) and beans (they're packed with antioxidants). What's more, research shows a little cocoa, coffee and red wine can act as antioxidants and are beneficial in low to moderate amounts.
Supplements
In addition to a quality multivitamin, Dr. Shunney recommends an omega-3 supplement. "Getting enough omega-3s is one of the most important measures we can take," she says. "DHA is the dominant omega-3 in the brain. Just like we need to make sure babies have enough DHA to grow their brain, we need to make sure older people get enough DHA to keep their brains healthy."
She suggests Omega Memory by Nordic Naturals. It's a DHA-dominant omega-3 formula that also includes other brain healthy ingredients: curcumin, phosphatidylcholine and huperzine A. Learn more at www.nordicnaturals.com.
Regular sleep
Poor sleep is a risk factor for cognitive decline. "Studies show both sleep deprivation and sleeping too much impact cognitive performance," Dr. Shunney says. "A good goal is to go to bed around the same time each night, sleep for 7-8 hours, and get up around the same time every morning."
Thinking activities
"I recommend anything that keeps your mind working," says Dr. Shunney. "Activities that require things to be arranged or puzzles that have to be put together. Crossword puzzles, word games and board games are all great."
She also notes some activities to avoid: "It's important to limit certain activities. The constant scanning of social media and newsfeeds eliminates creativity and keeps us on edge. Limit the time you spend doing that and instead do things that cause you to explore and think and put ideas together on your own."
Socialize
"Social isolation has been linked with cognitive decline," says Dr. Shunney. "In one study, people who were lonely experienced cognitive decline at a 20 percent faster rate than people who were not lonely."
Make time to take a foreign language class, join a Toastmaster's Club, take a watercolor class - anything that connects you regularly to other people.
As you age, brain health and maintaining memory functions becomes a top concern. Turns out, these issues may begin sooner than you think.
"We tend to think about memory decline as an older person's issue, but that's not the case at all," says Dr. Aimee Gould Shunney, a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health and family medicine. "There was a study published in 2012 in the British Medical Journal that examined cognitive function in people age 45 to 70. The researchers did not expect it, but they found evidence of cognitive decline in the 45-year-old participants as well as the older participants."
She notes there are two basic pathological processes that cause degeneration of the brain: oxidative stress and inflammation. Basically, the standard American diet and lifestyle contribute to those processes. So who is this really an issue for? Men and women of all ages.
No matter your age, you can take charge of your brain health by following these five smart steps from Dr. Shunney:
Healthy eating
"A Mediterranean-type diet that focuses on whole foods, good fats and foods high in antioxidants is a great place to start," says Dr. Shunney.
She encourages her patients to focus on getting omega-3 fats from fish and monounsaturated fats from olives, olive oil, nuts and seeds. She also recommends increasing fruits (especially berries) and beans (they're packed with antioxidants). What's more, research shows a little cocoa, coffee and red wine can act as antioxidants and are beneficial in low to moderate amounts.
Supplements
In addition to a quality multivitamin, Dr. Shunney recommends an omega-3 supplement. "Getting enough omega-3s is one of the most important measures we can take," she says. "DHA is the dominant omega-3 in the brain. Just like we need to make sure babies have enough DHA to grow their brain, we need to make sure older people get enough DHA to keep their brains healthy."
She suggests Omega Memory by Nordic Naturals. It's a DHA-dominant omega-3 formula that also includes other brain healthy ingredients: curcumin, phosphatidylcholine and huperzine A. Learn more at www.nordicnaturals.com.
Regular sleep
Poor sleep is a risk factor for cognitive decline. "Studies show both sleep deprivation and sleeping too much impact cognitive performance," Dr. Shunney says. "A good goal is to go to bed around the same time each night, sleep for 7-8 hours, and get up around the same time every morning."
Thinking activities
"I recommend anything that keeps your mind working," says Dr. Shunney. "Activities that require things to be arranged or puzzles that have to be put together. Crossword puzzles, word games and board games are all great."
She also notes some activities to avoid: "It's important to limit certain activities. The constant scanning of social media and newsfeeds eliminates creativity and keeps us on edge. Limit the time you spend doing that and instead do things that cause you to explore and think and put ideas together on your own."
Socialize
"Social isolation has been linked with cognitive decline," says Dr. Shunney. "In one study, people who were lonely experienced cognitive decline at a 20 percent faster rate than people who were not lonely."
Make time to take a foreign language class, join a Toastmaster's Club, take a watercolor class - anything that connects you regularly to other people.
Snowshoes and Hiking Poles AvailableWhen:Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter! Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth. 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. 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. 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 |
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January 5
Pocono Arts January 2017 Studio Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of January. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register on line at www.poconoarts.org.
ONGOING OIL PAINTING
Instructor John McAllister
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
ONGOING OIL PAINTING
Instructor John McAllister
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
January 8
Pocono Arts January 2017 Studio Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of January. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register on line at www.poconoarts.org.
ONGOING INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
Sundays 1-4pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
ONGOING INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
Sundays 1-4pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
East Bangor Love Feast
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will celebrate a "Love Feast" during the worship service on Sunday, January 8th at 9:15 a.m (rescheduled from December). A "Love Feast" is a special service of song, prayer and food. Although deriving from the Moravian tradition, the "Love Feast" was brought to the Methodist church by John Wesley in 1738 after traveling to America with the Moravians.
During the service Moravian love feast buns and coffee will be served. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Pastor David Goss welcomes all calls at 610-588-4453, or visit www.ebumc.org.
During the service Moravian love feast buns and coffee will be served. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Pastor David Goss welcomes all calls at 610-588-4453, or visit www.ebumc.org.
January 9
Biosolid Project Meeting in Plainfield
• Officials behind the $20 million Slate Belt Heat Recovery Center, including Synagro Technologies Inc., plan to hold public information sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co., 6480 Sullivan Trail, and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10 at Weona Park Community Center off Route 512 in Pen Argyl.
• The Plainfield Township Planning Commission will next review the project 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the fire hall on Sullivan Trail.
• For more information, visit synagro.com/locations/sbhrc.
• The Plainfield Township Planning Commission will next review the project 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the fire hall on Sullivan Trail.
• For more information, visit synagro.com/locations/sbhrc.
NCC RN/LPN Free Information Session
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session about its RN/LPN Reactivation Program on Monday, January 9, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, room 505, 411 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
RN/LPN program classes, which will start in January, are designed for nurses who have been out of the workforce and are interested in returning, nursing graduates who need to review for the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Exam), and international nurses wishing to practice in Pennsylvania.
Registration is required. To register for the information session, visit Northampton.edu/NursingCE. For more information call 610-332-8665.
RN/LPN program classes, which will start in January, are designed for nurses who have been out of the workforce and are interested in returning, nursing graduates who need to review for the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Exam), and international nurses wishing to practice in Pennsylvania.
Registration is required. To register for the information session, visit Northampton.edu/NursingCE. For more information call 610-332-8665.
Pocono Arts January 2017 Studio Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of January. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register on line at www.poconoarts.org.
Painting with a Palette Knife
Instructor Linda Stockman
4 weeks, January 9, 16, 23. 30, Monday 6-8pm
Painting with a palette knife gives the artist a very unique, impasto style used by many Impressionistic Masters. Students will paint a subject of choice using palette knives and acrylic paint. No brushes will be utilized in this workshop.
Tuition: Member $60/Non-Member $70: Senior Member $50/Non-Member $60
Painting with a Palette Knife
Instructor Linda Stockman
4 weeks, January 9, 16, 23. 30, Monday 6-8pm
Painting with a palette knife gives the artist a very unique, impasto style used by many Impressionistic Masters. Students will paint a subject of choice using palette knives and acrylic paint. No brushes will be utilized in this workshop.
Tuition: Member $60/Non-Member $70: Senior Member $50/Non-Member $60
Bangor Elks Yoga
The Bangor Elks Lodge is now offering Yoga beginning Monday, January 9 and running six weeks through February 13 starting at 6:45 PM. The cost is $60. Walk-ins are welcome at $12 per week. Remit to Bangor Elks, 120 Broadway Bangor. Beginners welcome.
January 10
Veterans Assistance Day
Harrisburg -- Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding a Veterans Assistance Day on January 10 at the senator’s Tannersville district office. This service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.
The district office is located at 2989 Route 611, Suite 103 Tannersville, PA 18372.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a service officer with the American Legion Pennsylvania Department will be on site to assist veterans with issues including: compensation and pension claims, education benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system, burial and survivor benefits, state benefits, and obtaining military personnel and medical records.
Veterans do not need to be a member of the American Legion to receive these services. Please contact the Tannersville office to schedule an appointment at 570-620-4326.
Harrisburg -- Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) and the American Legion will be holding a Veterans Assistance Day on January 10 at the senator’s Tannersville district office. This service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.
The district office is located at 2989 Route 611, Suite 103 Tannersville, PA 18372.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a service officer with the American Legion Pennsylvania Department will be on site to assist veterans with issues including: compensation and pension claims, education benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system, burial and survivor benefits, state benefits, and obtaining military personnel and medical records.
Veterans do not need to be a member of the American Legion to receive these services. Please contact the Tannersville office to schedule an appointment at 570-620-4326.
Biosolid Project Meeting in Pen Aryl
• Officials behind the $20 million Slate Belt Heat Recovery Center, including Synagro Technologies Inc., plan to hold public information sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co., 6480 Sullivan Trail, and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10 at Weona Park Community Center off Route 512 in Pen Argyl.
• The Plainfield Township Planning Commission will next review the project 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the fire hall on Sullivan Trail.
• For more information, visit synagro.com/locations/sbhrc.
• The Plainfield Township Planning Commission will next review the project 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the fire hall on Sullivan Trail.
• For more information, visit synagro.com/locations/sbhrc.
Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources
Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources to be Held at Northampton Community College
Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to register to attend a free workshop at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Mack Library, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. It will highlight services provided by the Foundation Center, and introduce the Foundation Directory Online database that comprises information on over 100,000 grant makers. Participants will have an opportunity to use the online database, and should bring a flashdrive to save information.
To make a reservation call 610-861-5358 between Dec. 1 – 23, 2016, or Jan. 3-6, 2017.
Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources to be Held at Northampton Community College
Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to register to attend a free workshop at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Mack Library, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. It will highlight services provided by the Foundation Center, and introduce the Foundation Directory Online database that comprises information on over 100,000 grant makers. Participants will have an opportunity to use the online database, and should bring a flashdrive to save information.
To make a reservation call 610-861-5358 between Dec. 1 – 23, 2016, or Jan. 3-6, 2017.
January 11
Learn to Start and Operate a Business at NCC Seminar
For aspiring business owners and people interested in Lehigh Valley commerce, Northampton Community College (NCC) is offering a seminar, “The Fab Lab, the Lehigh Valley and the Entrepreneur,” on Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Fab Lab at NCC’s Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
The seminar will show the ways an entrepreneur can find support to begin a business in the Lehigh Valley. The course covers conceptual design, prototyping, manufacturing, fulfillment, business planning, financial incentives and investors, and legal and professional options. For those not starting a business, participants can learn how the local economy is growing and thriving. The seminar will be taught by Harvard graduate Henry Ancker and NCC Fab Lab Director Jeffrey Boerner.
The NCC Fab Lab, which began in 2011, offers open access to state-of-the-art technologies, including a full metal and woodshop, 3-D printers, laser cutters, a sound lab, a guitar-making studio, recording studio, cold casting, and more. The fab lab has 80 classes and 27 instructors that include master craftsmen, entrepreneurs and expert technicians. It is open to the entire community---individuals, companies, and students.
The fee is $110. For more information call 610-332-8665. To register, visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn and click on the Fab Lab section.
The seminar will show the ways an entrepreneur can find support to begin a business in the Lehigh Valley. The course covers conceptual design, prototyping, manufacturing, fulfillment, business planning, financial incentives and investors, and legal and professional options. For those not starting a business, participants can learn how the local economy is growing and thriving. The seminar will be taught by Harvard graduate Henry Ancker and NCC Fab Lab Director Jeffrey Boerner.
The NCC Fab Lab, which began in 2011, offers open access to state-of-the-art technologies, including a full metal and woodshop, 3-D printers, laser cutters, a sound lab, a guitar-making studio, recording studio, cold casting, and more. The fab lab has 80 classes and 27 instructors that include master craftsmen, entrepreneurs and expert technicians. It is open to the entire community---individuals, companies, and students.
The fee is $110. For more information call 610-332-8665. To register, visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn and click on the Fab Lab section.
PA Farm Show Bus Trip
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a great way to learn about farming, agriculture, and where your food comes from, and you don’t want to miss it! Here is your chance to beat the traffic by taking a bus coordinated by Lehigh County 4-H and Penn State Extension.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Price $30/person
8:00 a.m. — Depart Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown
3:30 p.m. — Depart PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg
5:00 p.m. — Arrive at Lehigh County Ag Center (approximately)
The day's events include agricultural education demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, plus all the exhibits and outstanding Pennsylvania food products. We will provide a schedule of events when you get on the bus.
For more information call the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840 or email lehighext@psu.edu.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a great way to learn about farming, agriculture, and where your food comes from, and you don’t want to miss it! Here is your chance to beat the traffic by taking a bus coordinated by Lehigh County 4-H and Penn State Extension.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Price $30/person
8:00 a.m. — Depart Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown
3:30 p.m. — Depart PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg
5:00 p.m. — Arrive at Lehigh County Ag Center (approximately)
The day's events include agricultural education demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, plus all the exhibits and outstanding Pennsylvania food products. We will provide a schedule of events when you get on the bus.
For more information call the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840 or email lehighext@psu.edu.
January 14
BAHS Hosting District 10 Chorus
Bangor High School will host PMEA District 10 Chorus Concert: Friday, January 13, 7:00 pm and Saturday, January 14, 2:00 pm at the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. All are welcomed and admission is free.
Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot
The annual Bangor Elks Lodge 1106 sponsored “Hoop Shoot” free throw contest will be held at Washington Elementary Gym on Saturday, January 14 at 1:00 P. M. Youngsters from Bangor, Pen Argyl, Faith Christian, Easton, Nazareth, Wilson, and Notre Dame are welcome to compete. You can register at the school on the day of the contest at 12:30 P. M. when the doors open.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on January 28, 2017 hosted by the Bangor Elks Lodge.This is the forty-fifth year for this youth national event.
Should you have any questions, call Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on January 28, 2017 hosted by the Bangor Elks Lodge.This is the forty-fifth year for this youth national event.
Should you have any questions, call Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070.
January 21
Trappers Fur Auction
January 21st, 2017-Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at **NEW LOCATION** Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, auction starts at 9am. PTA membership and furtaker's license required. Contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.-332-6585.
January 27
Columcille's Annual Women's Retreat Weekend
Columcille's Annual Women's Retreat Weekend will be held January 27th thru January 29th, 2017.
Registrations must be received by January 25th! Please feel free to Share this with a special woman in your life who deserves a weekend retreat.
("We realize that times are financially difficult for many. If you cannot afford to come yet feel strongly called to be with us, please let us know! There are a few partial scholarships available plus Credit Cards can be accepted by contacting Beth at beth@rainbowofpromise.com for details.")
We are very excited to announce that Columcille's Annual Women's Retreat will once again be held at the Kirkridge Farmhouse.
Keeping with tradition, the Women of Columcille invite you to come celebrate and honor our beloved Brighid, Goddess of Fire and Water. It is also that time of year when life slowly begins to flow and move underneath. It is the return of 'Light', the beginning of Spring also known as Imbolc 'flowing of ewe's milk' when it was all agrarian society. Let's celebrate and prepare ourselves for the return of 'Light' once again through ceremony, song, ritual and camaraderie of all your Sistars or just take 'me' time, walk the land, meditate and reflect!
Of course, there is play time for the 'inner child' to create and express herself with our craft time! Later we honor Brighid with a healing Fire ceremony, followed by our deeply bonding bonfire gathering with song, chants, and 'placing of cloths' for Brighid's Blessings. Then let off 'steam' from all that fire work with a pulsating drumming circle!
Gift yourself with the richly rewarding and fulfilling retreat experience, whether it be just one day or the whole weekend. It promises to be one of joy, growth, new friends, self-discovery and empowerment - doing 'inner work' has never been so rewarding! We look forward to 'connecting' with all our Sistars!
For full information on the retreat and registration information please click HERE to view and download the Brighid Retreat Program and Registration.\
Registrations must be received by January 25th! Please feel free to Share this with a special woman in your life who deserves a weekend retreat.
("We realize that times are financially difficult for many. If you cannot afford to come yet feel strongly called to be with us, please let us know! There are a few partial scholarships available plus Credit Cards can be accepted by contacting Beth at beth@rainbowofpromise.com for details.")
We are very excited to announce that Columcille's Annual Women's Retreat will once again be held at the Kirkridge Farmhouse.
Keeping with tradition, the Women of Columcille invite you to come celebrate and honor our beloved Brighid, Goddess of Fire and Water. It is also that time of year when life slowly begins to flow and move underneath. It is the return of 'Light', the beginning of Spring also known as Imbolc 'flowing of ewe's milk' when it was all agrarian society. Let's celebrate and prepare ourselves for the return of 'Light' once again through ceremony, song, ritual and camaraderie of all your Sistars or just take 'me' time, walk the land, meditate and reflect!
Of course, there is play time for the 'inner child' to create and express herself with our craft time! Later we honor Brighid with a healing Fire ceremony, followed by our deeply bonding bonfire gathering with song, chants, and 'placing of cloths' for Brighid's Blessings. Then let off 'steam' from all that fire work with a pulsating drumming circle!
Gift yourself with the richly rewarding and fulfilling retreat experience, whether it be just one day or the whole weekend. It promises to be one of joy, growth, new friends, self-discovery and empowerment - doing 'inner work' has never been so rewarding! We look forward to 'connecting' with all our Sistars!
For full information on the retreat and registration information please click HERE to view and download the Brighid Retreat Program and Registration.\
February 11
Liz Tech Bingo
Liz Tech bingo will be held at the Portland Hook and Ladder Fire Company # one Saturday, February 11. Tickets are $25 in advance. Sponsorships available. Doors open at 11 AM. Bingo starts at 1 PM. More info: call Stephanie at 610-216-6716.
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.
January Events
Craft & Chat Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M
Cards, Tuesdays, January 24, 31, 12:15-2:00 P.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Exercise , Wednesdays, 10:00 A.M.
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, 12:15 P.M.
Crafts with Bev, Thursdays, January 5,19. 10:00 A.M.
Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
TV, Library and Computers available daily
CLOSED JANUARY 2,
HAPPY NEW YEAR
BEAN BAGS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 10:00 A.M.
AARP MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1:30 P.M.
POKER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 12;15-2;00 P.M.
BASEBALL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 10:00 A.M.
CLOSED JANUARY 16, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
COUNCIL MEETING, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 9;00 A.M.
EVENT COMMITTEE MEETING, JANUARY 19, 12;15 P.M.
SUNDAE'S ON FRIDAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 12;15 P.M.
FARKLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 12:15-2:00 P.M.
WINTER BLUES, FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M
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Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult Fiction:
The Whole Town's Talking, Fannie Flagg
Everything We keep, Kerry Lonsdale
Cross The Line, James Patterson
Chasing Shadows, Karen Harper
Chaos, Patricia Cornwell
The German Girl, Armando Correa
Girl In The Afternoon, Serena Burdick
The Orphan Mother, Robert Hicks
The Hopefuls, Jennifer Close
Perfume River, Robert Butler
The Invitation, Lucy Foley
The Golden Son, Shilpi Gowda
The Food Of Love, Amanda Prowse
Queen Of The Cookbooks, Ashton Lee
Monsoon Summer, Julia Gregson
Adult Large Print:
Just Fine With Caroline, Annie Noblin
Twilight At Blueberry Barrens, Colleen Coble
The Life She Wants, Robyn Carr
Island Of Glass, Nora Roberts
Adult Non-Fiction:
Courage To Soar, Simone Biles
Ray & Joan, Lisa Napoli
The Whole Town's Talking, Fannie Flagg
Everything We keep, Kerry Lonsdale
Cross The Line, James Patterson
Chasing Shadows, Karen Harper
Chaos, Patricia Cornwell
The German Girl, Armando Correa
Girl In The Afternoon, Serena Burdick
The Orphan Mother, Robert Hicks
The Hopefuls, Jennifer Close
Perfume River, Robert Butler
The Invitation, Lucy Foley
The Golden Son, Shilpi Gowda
The Food Of Love, Amanda Prowse
Queen Of The Cookbooks, Ashton Lee
Monsoon Summer, Julia Gregson
Adult Large Print:
Just Fine With Caroline, Annie Noblin
Twilight At Blueberry Barrens, Colleen Coble
The Life She Wants, Robyn Carr
Island Of Glass, Nora Roberts
Adult Non-Fiction:
Courage To Soar, Simone Biles
Ray & Joan, Lisa Napoli
Bangor Library New Books
(Dec. 22 - Dec. 28)
Adult Fiction
The Loving Cup by Winston Graham
The Winter People by Jennifer Mcmahon
The Seventh Plague by James Rollins
Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara
All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods.
Young Adult Fiction
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon.
Easy Fiction
Disney Friends and Heroes
Elmo by Art Mawhinney;
Revenge of the Dinotrux by Chris Gall
Merry Pinkmas! By Victoria Kann
Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee Maclean.
Easy Reader Fiction
Ride, Fly Guy,ride! by Tedd Arnold.
Easy Reader non Fiction
Fly Guy Presents: Firefighters by Tedd Arnold.
Dvds
The Land Before Time Double Feature 2 Great Movies Featuring Chomper;
The Land Before Time 2 Big Dino-riddic Adventures
The Land Before Time 3 Movie Fun Pack; 90 Minutes in Heaven.
Audio Books Fiction
A Low Country Christmas by Mary Alice Monroe
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.
(Dec. 22 - Dec. 28)
Adult Fiction
The Loving Cup by Winston Graham
The Winter People by Jennifer Mcmahon
The Seventh Plague by James Rollins
Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara
All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods.
Young Adult Fiction
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon.
Easy Fiction
Disney Friends and Heroes
Elmo by Art Mawhinney;
Revenge of the Dinotrux by Chris Gall
Merry Pinkmas! By Victoria Kann
Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee Maclean.
Easy Reader Fiction
Ride, Fly Guy,ride! by Tedd Arnold.
Easy Reader non Fiction
Fly Guy Presents: Firefighters by Tedd Arnold.
Dvds
The Land Before Time Double Feature 2 Great Movies Featuring Chomper;
The Land Before Time 2 Big Dino-riddic Adventures
The Land Before Time 3 Movie Fun Pack; 90 Minutes in Heaven.
Audio Books Fiction
A Low Country Christmas by Mary Alice Monroe
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
December 22. 2016 East Bangor Fire Co. 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Andy Bisher 11-3, Kyle Frankenfield 9-1; Bob Ponnett 9-5, Todd E. Albert 9-5 Bangor Jax 44 Liberty Fire Co. 12 – Mike Shafer 13-1, Jim Waring 12-2, Bill Baker 12-2 Oxford Fire Co. 38 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 18 – Tim Steele 12-2, Bob Winter 12-2; Brian Mucklin 8-6 Bangor Elks 39 Second Ward Fire Co. 17 – Jody Zengulis 14-0; Dan Lucas 11-3 Roseto Legion 37 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 19 – George Wilgus 11-3, Brian Miller 11-3, Tom Amy 10-4; Adam Kluska 8-6 O’Neill’s Place 34 Rescue Fire Co. 22 – Leonard Thomas 12-2, Jack Bellis 11-3; Steve Policelli 9-5 Pen Argyl Legion 43 Bangor VFW 13 – Brookes Kromer 13-1, Calvin Stocker 12-2, Todd Lakey 11-3, Gary “Pidge” Miller 11-3 2016-2017 SBMQL Second Half Standings Division 1 – Oxford Fire Co. 2-0, Bangor Elks 2-0, Bangor Jax 2-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-0, Bangor VFW 1-1, Roseto Legion 1-1, Pen Argyl Legion 1-1 Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 2-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-1, Rescue Fire Co. 0-2, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-2, Liberty Fire Co. 0-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-2, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-2 New League, New Rivalries, Same Fun
Allentown, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks are happy to announce their 2017 National Arena League (NAL) schedule. Featuring six home and six away games, the Steelhawks season opens at home on Sunday, March 19 th at 4pm against the expansion Dayton Wolfpack.
“After much anticipation are thrilled to be able to release our 2017 league schedule today,” stated Steelhawks General Manager Mike Clark. “The National Arena League is ready to kickoff its inaugural season, and we can’t wait to start our seventh year of play. Week one can’t come soon enough, and we look forward to seeing the Steelhawks faithful out in full force this season inside the PPL Center.” Additional schedule highlights include a Week Three matchup where the team will be making the long trip to Florida to take on the Jacksonville Sharks, former members of the AFL. Week Four brings a familiar opponent to the Valley; the Columbus Lions will be in the Hawks Nest for the Steelhawks second home game on April 9th. The Steelhawks closest rivals this year will be the Dayton (Ohio) Wolfpack and the High Country (North Carolina) Grizzlies, each of whom appear on Lehigh Valley’s schedule multiple times; LV faces Dayton four times – two home, two away, and High Country three times – one home, two away. Full schedule is as follows:
Need holiday gift ideas? Steelhawks Season Ticket packages start as low as $48! In addition, our new online store makes it easier than ever to get exclusive, limited addition gear shipped directly to you. With an extended line of cold weather and women’s merchandise, there’s something for everyone. Order yours today by logging onto the Steelhawks website and clicking STORE. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 9 th to ensure holiday delivery. Steelhawks’ 2017 season tickets are on sale now with packages starting as low as $48! All Steelhawks’ games are played on Embassy Bank Field inside the PPL Center in Allentown. |
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