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Bangor 67 Wilson 43.....
(Above) Ben Holland's 35-foot three-point shot at the end of the first quarter was disallowed by the officials, even though this photo clearly shows that he got the shot off in time. (Below) Isiah Jones' slam dunk was part of a 23-4 run to start the third quarter as Bangor routed second-place Wilson 67-43 in a game played in William Pensyl gym at Bangor Area High School. The Slaters (16-1) entertain Nazareth on Senior Day at 2:00pm Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor Wrestlers Beat Pen Argyl 45-24.....
Pen Argyl's Nick Reto lifts Gavin Sandt off the floor helping him to a 19-11 major decision during the Slaters' 45-24 win over Pen Argyl Wednesday night. Bangor (4-3) needs a home-mat win over Southern Lehigh tonight to earn a spot in the Colonial League Semi Finals vs Saucon Valley set for Catasauqua 5:30 Monday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Why do dogs chase their tails?
Zooming around in circles in hot pursuit of a furry thing that seems just a hair out of reach … Yes, tail chasing can be a pastime for some dogs. So, why do they do it? The dizzying behavior may be a throwback to your canine's hunting days; even if your dog isn't living in the wild, he or she has kept survival instincts, so when a moving tail comes into the dog's view, it's off to the races, according to the Canine Journal. Of course, that's not the only reason for running round and round — your dog could be chasing an itch if he or she has fleas or ticks, according to the journal.
If the tail-chasing behavior becomes excessive, it could be a sign of the doggy version of OCD, called canine compulsive disorder, according to a study published in 2012 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE. That study found that dogs given dietary supplements such as vitamins and minerals were less likely to show the excessive tail-chasing behaviors. Overall, the dogs with tail-chasing issues were shier and had been separated from their moms earlier than those without the compulsive behavior. A Case Against Juice
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Juice is the health trend that just won’t go away. There’s a juicing shop on practically every city block, and everyone from your Spin instructor to your mother downs glasses of it daily. There’s no doubt that juicing is ubiquitous—but is it as healthy as everyone says? Juice can help you consume more vitamins and minerals, and that’s a positive for people who struggle to eat enough fruits and vegetables. But experts say it may not deserve its health halo. In a paper published last winter in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, experts scrutinized several nutrition-hyped foods—including juice—and wrote that “whole food consumption is preferred” over a liquid diet. While juice does contain the vitamins and minerals you’d find in fresh produce, it’s devoid of the vast majority of dietary fiber—the parts of the plant your body can’t digest. Just because your body doesn’t absorb fiber, however, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t use it. Fiber moves through your gastrointestinal tract to help regulate healthy digestion and keep you full longer, according to the Mayo Clinic. Eating a high-fiber diet has also been shown to reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity. And without the missing fiber, juice won’t keep you full. Research has found that drinking nutrients is less satisfying than eating them. “While your body likes the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants [in juice], juices lack fiber and don’t require chewing, so they’re less satiating than whole produce,” explains New York City-based dietitian Cynthia Sass. Most produce naturally contains sugar, and fruit typically packs more than vegetables. Without fiber in the mix, juice is essentially just the natural sugars and water found in its ingredients, says Scott Kahan, the director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness in Washington, D.C. Though natural sugar may seem harmless, your body does little to distinguish between the sugars in an apple versus those in a piece of candy, Kahan says. “Whether the sugar comes from a fruit or a vegetable or whether it’s added sugar is probably less of an issue as compared to what goes along with the sugar,” Kahan says. In other words, when you eat a banana, the fiber in the fruit helps to slow the absorption of its sugars into the bloodstream, preventing spikes in blood glucose. When you drink juice, on the other hand, the sugar hit is immediate and unmitigated, leading to insulin spikes and eventual crashes. In the short-term, this means your energy levels are likely to seesaw; in the long-term, insulin spikes may contribute to weight gain, type 2 diabetes and other issues. Smoothies are by no means a perfect food. It’s easy to overdo it on fruit or to get tricked into eating sugary add-ons like sorbet, Sass says—but since they typically use whole fruits or vegetables, they at least keep fiber in the equation. “I’m a fan of smoothies made with reasonable portions of whole vegetables and fruit, combined with a healthy protein, like plant-based protein powder, and wholesome fat, such as avocado or almond butter,” Sass says. The bottom line is that juice may not be the health hero it’s made out to be. If you love it, though, it can be part of a balanced diet. Just keep portions moderate, incorporate plenty of low-sugar vegetables in your blend and have some fiber-rich foods in or with your beverage. Perhaps most importantly, avoid the common trap of thinking of juice as a zero-calorie freebie, Kahan says. “People end up drinking as much of it as they would like and don’t realize how it can really add up in sugar and calories,” he says. “It’s a snack. It’s not free food.”
Friends of Bangor Public Library
If you would like to become involved in a community group and make new friends please consider joining the Friends of the Bangor Public Library. The group conducts activities throughout the year to financially benefit and promote literacy for the Bangor Library. Some of their projects are: Two “Brunch w/the Author” presentations, a “Spring Book Sale” and a book sale at the “Blue Valley Farm Show’. Also, this past year they had a “Wine Tasting Party”, “Breakfast w/ Santa”, a fund raiser at the “Broadway Pub”, a bake sale, and their famous “Duck Race”. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday of each month in the upstairs room of the library. The Friends also support the “Children’s Reading Hour”, and decorate the library for the holidays. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Irish Tin Whistle Workshop BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem. Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle. The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop. For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org. John Bermingham Office Hours John Bermingham Chairman, Upper Mount Bethel Township Supervisors will have office hours this Saturday, January 27th from 1-4pm at our Township Building. He will be happy to meet with you if you have concerns, questions or ideas. Additionally, he will discuss the Upper Mount Bethel Township Neighborhood Watch Program, Ambulance Services, Regional Police Force or other things he has been working on. Feel free to stop by! UMBT Softball Registration UMBT softball registration will be held at the Upper Mount Bethel Township building on Jan. 28 from 1-3pm; Feb. 3 from 10-noon; Feb. 7 from 6:30-8:30pm; Feb. 10 from noon to 3pm; Feb. 15 from 6:30-8:30pm and Feb. 18 from 2-4pm. All applicants must appear in person. Girls from Kindergarten up to those not turning 21 before July 1st (copy of birth certificate must be provided upon request) and living in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland are eligible. The cost is $60 per girl and $55 per sibling. For more information, contact Mike Jankowski at 610-984-5711 or email umbtsoftballinfo@gmail.com. Bald Eagle Nest Cams in Hanover, PA - Live
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January, 2018 - Streams from two cameras at the nest site went live. One camera is more of a side angle and the other a view from above, which also has infrared capabilities for night viewing.. December 2017 - Staff members from HDOnTap and Codorus State Park worked through the cold and wind to replace and rewire cables at the nest site. Some of the nest had fallen. Two adult eagles have been frequenting the site with nesting material. Cams courtesy of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Camera 1 ........... Camera 2 Weather Related Forecasts
January 26 Regular EventsBingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029 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.
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Saturday January 27 at Bloom, Bangor beginning at 11 am. Beginner's crochet class. Class is $10.00 per person. Call the studio to reserve your spot! Winter Cardinal Saturday, January 27 6-8 pm at Bloom, Bangor. Canvas night with Jess! Paint this cardinal winter scene on a 16x20 canvas, all supplies included for $35.00. Register here to secure your spot! Eagle Watch Saturday, January 27, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Join center educator Rick Wiltraut for this trip into the scenic Delaware River National Recreation Area in search of wintering Bald Eagles. Other possibilities include the rare Golden Eagle, Common Goldeneyes, Pileated Woodpeckers and many other winter bird species. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable water-proof shoes and bring binoculars and lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. Registration is required. DaVinci Ctr. Hosts Abbie's Space Party ALLENTOWN, PA. - Abbie Zukowski, an 11-year-old girl from Emmaus, loved the stars. She wanted to be an astronomer and would spend many evenings studying the night sky through her telescope. The Da Vinci Science Center is holding a special celebration to honor her life and passion for science on what would have been her 14th birthday. Join us for Abbie’s Space Party from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27. The Center is open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Events and activities will include mobile planetarium shows, stomp rockets, a video feed to the International Space Station, live music provided by Abbie’s brother D.J. Vin D, and birthday cake. There will also be a visit from retired NASA astronaut Terry Hart. Hart served as the ascent and orbit capsule communicator with the Mission Control Team for four of the Space Shuttle missions. He flew as a mission specialist on the April 1984 Challenger mission and has logged 168 hours in space. All activities are included with general admission. A portion of the admission price will be donated to the Abigail Zukowski Memorial Scholarship. The fund provides financial support to college-bound Emmaus High School students that embody many of Abbie’s qualities. Abbie’s Space Party Schedule:
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Earth Speaks IV
Stroudsburg, PA – The deadline to submit to The Earth Speaks IV– a Juried Exhibition on the Environmental Crisis has been extended to February 9, 2018. The Pocono Arts Council, along with several local partners, will once again host a regional juried exhibition, The Earth Speaks IV, in the ARTSPACE Gallery, April 6-28, 2018. The EARTH has spoken loudly in 2017! Art has always been a powerful tool for expressing ideas and feelings about issues of concern. The Earth Speaks is an artist’s means of capturing their concern regarding the climate and environmental crises and how they affect our planet, as well as an opportunity to offer possible solutions. Artists are invited to use their art as a vehicle for raising consciousness of these important issues. Through art and creative expression, the exhibit will shine a light on: • Man-made issues that pose a threat to our planet (litter, global warming, pesticides, GMOs, water pollution, over fishing, deforestation, fracking) • Environmental disasters (tsunamis, hurricanes, oil spills, smog, nuclear meltdowns) • Ideas for solutions (solar and wind energy, bio fuels, reduced carbon footprint, recycling, tree planting, organic farming) The juror for this year’s show is Raymond Barnes, Professor of Painting and Drawing at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. Barnes has a B.A. in Fine Arts, Norwich School of Art, United Kingdom, and an M.F.A. Painting, Yale University School of Art. He is an exhibiting artist in the Lehigh Valley, New York and throughout the U.S.; a curator and co-curator of art exhibitions in the Lehigh Valley; and a Juror of Fine Art exhibitions. The Earth Speaks IV is a regional open call for work. Artists from the following states are invited to enter: ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, VA, MD, DE, DC. $1,000 in awards are available in a variety of mediums including 2-D, 3-D, Photography, and Printmaking. Students are encouraged to enter. Deadline for submission is February 9, 2018. A prospectus and entry form are available online at http://poconoarts.org/artspace-gallery/the-earth-speaks-iv/ For further information, call 570-476-4460 or email info@poconoarts.org. Crime Prevention Seminar in UMBT Refuse To Be A Victim Crime Prevention Seminar to be Held in Upper Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania The National Rifle Association’s award-winning crime prevention and personal safety seminar, Refuse To Be A Victim®, will be held Tuesday February 27th, 2018 at Comunales Butcher Shop & Gun Store located at 1 Mount Bethel Plaza, Mt Bethel, PA 18343, below Route #611 on Rt#512. The program will run from 4:30 Pm to 8:30 PM, and is open to everyone, but pre-registration at the NRA Refuse To Be a Victim web page is required. Preceding the program there is a homemade Italian buffet dinner of lasagna, meatballs, salad, beverages, bread and butter, and dessert, all for $35.00 Developed in response to nationwide requests for crime prevention seminars, Refuse To Be A Victim teaches methods to avoid dangerous situations and prevent criminal confrontations. Seminar participants will be presented with a variety of common sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices that may be integrated into their personal, home, automobile, telephone, technological, and travel security. Since 1993, Refuse To Be A Victim has been endorsed by law enforcement members throughout the United States for its positive impact. With more than 7,000 instructors, seminars have been held in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad and Tobago. To register, contact NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor Charles Hentz @ 610-588-9044.or visit http://refuse.nra.org/find-a-seminar.aspx for more information. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - January 26Australia Day 1788 On January 26, 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip guides a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia. After overcoming a period of hardship, the fledgling colony began to celebrate the anniversary of this date with great fanfare. Australia, once known as New South Wales, was originally planned as a penal colony. In October 1786, the British government appointed Arthur Phillip captain of the HMS Sirius, and commissioned him to establish an agricultural work camp there for British convicts. With little idea of what he could expect from the mysterious and distant land, Phillip had great difficulty assembling the fleet that was to make the journey. His requests for more experienced farmers to assist the penal colony were repeatedly denied, and he was both poorly funded and outfitted. Nonetheless, accompanied by a small contingent of Marines and other officers, Phillip led his 1,000-strong party, of whom more than 700 were convicts, around Africa to the eastern side of Australia. In all, the voyage lasted eight months, claiming the deaths of some 30 men. The first years of settlement were nearly disastrous. Cursed with poor soil, an unfamiliar climate and workers who were ignorant of farming, Phillip had great difficulty keeping the men alive. The colony was on the verge of outright starvation for several years, and the marines sent to keep order were not up to the task. Phillip, who proved to be a tough but fair-minded leader, persevered by appointing convicts to positions of responsibility and oversight. Floggings and hangings were commonplace, but so was egalitarianism. As Phillip said before leaving England: “In a new country there will be no slavery and hence no slaves.”
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Irish Tin Whistle Workshop BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem. Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle. The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30. Information & registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop. For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org. Eagle Watch Saturday, January 27, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Join center educator Rick Wiltraut for this trip into the scenic Delaware River National Recreation Area in search of wintering Bald Eagles. Other possibilities include the rare Golden Eagle, Common Goldeneyes, Pileated Woodpeckers and many other winter bird species. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable water-proof shoes and bring binoculars and lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. Registration is required. Crochet with Vivian Saturday January 27 at Bloom, Bangor beginning at 11 am. Beginner's crochet class. Class is $10.00 per person. Call the studio to reserve your spot! Winter Cardinal 6-8 pm at Bloom, Bangor. Canvas night with Jess! Paint this cardinal winter scene on a 16x20 canvas, all supplies included for $35.00. Register here to secure your spot! Bangor VFW 10-Ball Tournament Come out to the Bangor VFW for a 10-ball tournament Saturday, January 27.! Four bar box tables. Registration opens at 7pm! $10 registration and $2 greens fee. Kitchen will be open!! Any questions please contact Scott at 570-872-2782. Bangor VFW Post 739 202 Veterans Road, Bangor. January 30
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 3Valentine's Day Mason Jars
Valentine's Day Mason Jars Hosted by Grace on Broadway will be held Saturday, February 3 at 3 PM - 5 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013.Come enjoy the night with friends while Heather Marzigliano from Grace on Broadway walks you through making these adorable Valentine's Day Mason Jars. They will go over tons of tips and tricks to using Dixie Belle Paint! You will leave workshop with a wealth of information and you'll be ready to go recreate projects of your own. The cost is $20 per person. Ticket price includes all materials. Follow ticket link to buy tickets online or you can get your ticket at the Elks club or at Grace on Broadway. UMBT Softball Registration Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 10am to noon. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 7
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 8Blue Mt. Community Library Fundraiser
A Fundraiser for The Blue Mountain Community Library will be held on Thursday, February 8, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Café on Broadway, 21 S. Broadway in Wind Gap, PA. The Café will generously donate a portion of all sales that day to the library. All food is fresh and made to order. You are encouraged to call ahead with your order. Specials are listed on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Café is take-out or eat-in, with limited seating. The phone # is 610-881-4261. Menus are available at the Café or at the library. Your support of this fundraiser to benefit the library will be greatly appreciated. The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am- Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. February 9Harlem Rockets Fund Raiser for D.A.R.E.
This year, the Slate Belt Regional Police Department re-implemented the DARE program at the Wind Gap Middle School. Officer Robert Long and his students have generated a lot of excitement over the upcoming Harlem Rockets versus Slate Belt Dream Team in a charity basketball game to support the DARE program. The game is being held on Friday, February 9th at 7:00pm at the Pen Argyl High School Gymnasium. Feel free to come out to support the DREAM TEAM and the DARE Program. February 10
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from noon to 3:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 12History of Scouting Presentation
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, February 12th @ 2:00 PM. On behalf of the local Boy Scout Council, Perry Morris will speak on the “History of Scouting and also Camp Wygat”. Many men remember the popular Camp Wygat, situated in the Delaware Water Gap where summers and outings were spent learning and practicing camping skills. If you have ever attended Camp Wygat, you are invited to come and share your story. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. February 15
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 16
Miller Keystone Blood Mobile Event Miller Keystone will be bringing a bus to the Grand Central Landfill and Hauling/Waste Management of the Slate Belt, Pen Argyl on Friday, February 16 at 10:00 am. Interested Blood Donors can sign up by sending an email to Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors directly at afors1@wm.com. February 17Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS
Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS (multiple sclerosis) @ Vigilant fire company in Slatington, Saturday, February 17 6pm - 11pm doors open at 5:30 $15.00 per person includes platter, dessert, chips, pretzels, & soda! This is a BYOB event! There will be a variety of music something for everyone! Contact Cindy for tickets 484-725-9035. Everything For Evy Benefit An Everything For Evy Benefit by Danielle Hardy and Chris Schleppy Roberts Saturday, February 17 at 12 PM - 6 PM will be held at the Bangor VFW Post 739 202 Veterans Road, Bangor, Pennsylvania. Felicia and Brett were married in September of 2015. A young couple very in love and excited to start their family. After learning they were expecting their hearts were filled with tremendous joy! At 24 weeks gestation Felicia and Brett were heartbroken to learn that their baby girl was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and MAPCA’s This meant being delivered in Philadelphia to ensure she was surrounded by some of the areas top medical teams to help baby Evelyn Hope begin this amazing fight for her life. Evelyn Hope arrived in this world on November 13th of 2017 and has endured more medical procedures than most of us would ever in a hundred lifetimes. Currently they are in California at a top medical facility with an amazing team of professionals doing everything they can to help her fight. This has been an unbelievable emotional experience for Felicia, Brett and their entire family. And now it’s our turn as a community to reach out and help! Elks Bingo Bonanza Bingo Bonanza Hosted by Bangor Elks #1106 will be held Saturday, February 17 at 6 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013. Doors open at 5PM Bingo starts at 6PM CASH PRIZES TRICKY TRAY February 18
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 2:00-4:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 22Dining For Dogs
Come chow down on lunch, dinner or even a snack at the Old Mill in Pen Argyl February 22 starting at 11:00am. Slate Belt Animal Advocacy group animals will benefit from the restaurant generously donating 10% of the day ‘s proceeds. Donations of supplies will be accepted the day of the fundraiser. March 11
UMBT Bus Trip Upper Mount Bethel will be having its First Bus Trip of 2018 on Sunday, March 11th to the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! The Bus Trip and ticket for admission is $33 for adults, Students ages 17-24 is $25, and Children/Teenagers from ages 2-16 is $20. Under the age of 2 is free. You can purchase tickets by cash or check (payable to Upper Mount Bethel Township) at the Township Building or you can mail checks with guests names to Upper Mount Bethel Township (Att: Flower Show Bus Trip) PO BOX 520 Mount Bethel, PA 18343. The Bus picks up at the Mount Bethel Fire House at 8am and will return by 6pm. Get your tickets before February 22nd as we will no longer accept reservations after that date. This is sure to sell out fast, so get your tickets as soon as possible! March 18
Designer Purse Blingo Designer Purse Blingo Hosted by Humble Hearts For Hope, Inc. Sunday, March 18 at 12 PM - 4 PM at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap. Tickets by Eventbrite. Early Bird Registration for Coach Purse. Sales end on Jan 31 at 6 PM. Cost $25.00 20 Games, Mix and Match between Designer Purses and Premier Designs Bling. April 29
Breast Friends Bingo
Breast Friends of PA Coach Bingo will be held Sunday, April 29 at 12 pm in the Charter's Banquest Facility at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company in Winid Gap. Please come out and support Breast Friends of PA as we support the men and women of PA. Help us help those through the trauma of cancer one friend at a time. The afternoon will feature 15 games of bingo and 1 Buy in game grand finale. An authentic Coach handbag will be going to the individual winner of each game. All participants will have an opportunity to purchase 50/50, Raffle tickets and extra sets of bingo packs. All tickets will most likely sell out in pre sales. Admission is $30 per person pre-sale. Tickets can be purchased by phone Vivian Vega 321-236-3722 or at the door (if not sold out). Tickets are non refundable. June 2 Annual Heroin & Opiate Awareness Day The Third Annual Heroin & Opiate Awareness Day Hosted by Partners for a New Beginning will be held Saturday, June 2 at 12 PM at Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Dr, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 There will be educational support and resources, a guest speaker, crafters, vendors, food, music, tricky tray, 50/50 and so much more!! Educational resources: • Bangor Elks • CHC - mock bedroom • Stephens Place • Bethlehem Recovery • Pyramid • The Addicts Mom • Serenity Addict • Tasha Behnke Counseling ...Vendors • Parklane Jewelry • Lula Roe • Aroma Thera Putty *Veronica Drake - Spiritual Mentor Keep checking back for update Your $20 donation to enter the event will provide you with food, snacks, beer and live music from local band Cold Shot. There will also be a wide variety of items you can win when you purchase tickets for the tricky tray! (Prizes will be updated in the event as they are collected) **This is a family friendly event, children under 18 are welcome! Under 5 are free, 5-13 are $10 and over 13 would be $20 |
 
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SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
January 11, 2018
Bangor Elks 36 Bangor Jax 20 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, Wayne Hill 10-4, Jason LaBar 10-4; John Saltern 8-6, Jon Owens 8-6
Oxford Fire Co. 35 Bangor VFW 21 – Ken Hagan 14-0, Chris Hrebin 10-4, Jeff Lindsay 10-4
Second Ward Fire Co. 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – John Sikra 11-3, Dave Burrier 11-3, Bob Kummer 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5
East Bangor Fire Co. 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Brian Koehler 14-0, John Pene 13-1; Harry Edwards 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 37 Roseto Legion 19 – Adam Kluska 10-4
O’Neill’s Place 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Ryan Hunt 14-0, Justin Wagner 12-2, Jared Lobb 11-3
Pen Argyl Legion 41 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 15 – Steve Pfeiffer 12-2, John Albanese 11-3; Jim Yeisley 9-5
2017-2018 SBMQL SECOND HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-0, Bangor Elks 5-0, Oxford Fire Co. 5-0, Pen Argyl Legion 5-0, Roseto Legion 4-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-1, Bangor Jax 2-3
Division 2 – Bangor VFW 2-3, East Bangor Fire Co. 2-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-5, Liberty Fire Co. 0-5, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-5
Bangor Elks 36 Bangor Jax 20 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, Wayne Hill 10-4, Jason LaBar 10-4; John Saltern 8-6, Jon Owens 8-6
Oxford Fire Co. 35 Bangor VFW 21 – Ken Hagan 14-0, Chris Hrebin 10-4, Jeff Lindsay 10-4
Second Ward Fire Co. 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – John Sikra 11-3, Dave Burrier 11-3, Bob Kummer 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5
East Bangor Fire Co. 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Brian Koehler 14-0, John Pene 13-1; Harry Edwards 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 37 Roseto Legion 19 – Adam Kluska 10-4
O’Neill’s Place 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Ryan Hunt 14-0, Justin Wagner 12-2, Jared Lobb 11-3
Pen Argyl Legion 41 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 15 – Steve Pfeiffer 12-2, John Albanese 11-3; Jim Yeisley 9-5
2017-2018 SBMQL SECOND HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-0, Bangor Elks 5-0, Oxford Fire Co. 5-0, Pen Argyl Legion 5-0, Roseto Legion 4-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-1, Bangor Jax 2-3
Division 2 – Bangor VFW 2-3, East Bangor Fire Co. 2-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-5, Liberty Fire Co. 0-5, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-5
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