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PA - ROUTES 22, 33, 78, 80

Roadwork on I-78 westbound 1.5 miles west of Exit 45: PA 863 - LYNNPORT NEW SMITHVILLE. There is a traffic disruption.
Roadwork on I-78 eastbound .5 miles west of Exit 35: PA 143 - LENHARTSVILLE. There is a traffic disruption.
Lane restrictions on PA 33 in both north and southbound directions. Northbound 33 will be restricted between 7:00 PM to 2:00 PM and southbound between 10:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
Roadwork on PA 33 northbound between Exit: PA 248 - NAZARETH/WILSON and 1 miles NORTH of Exit: PA 248 - NAZARETH/WILSON. There is a shoulder closed.
Roadwork on PA 33 southbound between Exit: HECKTOWN ROAD and Exit: WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY. There is a traffic disruption.
Roadwork on PA 33 northbound between Exit: WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY and Exit: HECKTOWN ROAD. There is a traffic disruption.
Roadwork on PA 33 southbound between Exit: WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY and Exit: HECKTOWN ROAD. There is a traffic disruption.
Roadwork on US 22 westbound between 1 miles EAST of Exit: FULLERTON AVENUE and Exit: PA 145 NORTH - MACARTHUR RD. There is a traffic disruption.

NEW JERSEY - ROUTES 78, 80

SLATE BELT

Slate Belt Travel Alert
Bridge outage on FOX GAP RD / CREEK RD / MAIN ST both directions between RIDGE RD and FOX GAP RD / + LAKE MINSI DR. All lanes closed.

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Slate Belt Travel Alert
Bridge outage on FOX GAP RD / CREEK RD / MAIN ST both directions between RIDGE RD and FOX GAP RD / + LAKE MINSI DR. All lanes closed.

Keep Your Wallet Cool in Summer

By Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth)
Vacation season is right around the corner, and many people are looking forward to some time away from work with their family and friends. Of course, this can put a pinch on finances.
One easy way to save money is to shop for your electricity and choose your supplier. Shopping is simple, and you can choose your own supplier, regardless of your local utility, just by researching your options on PAPowerSwitch.com.
Under state law, you have the option to switch to a competing supplier which can offer the lowest price or provide a specific service you want such as green or renewable energy. The electric utility that distributes your electricity will remain the same. You would simply be taking advantage of the power of competitive retail electric shopping to see if a better price is available with a supplier.
A few years ago, lots of people were lured into contracts with great introductory rates that transitioned into astronomical increases. Any savings that people received were eliminated when they had to pay the elevated prices.
Because of this, PA Power Switch has worked to make it much easier to review all details before choosing a new supplier. The website offers comparison data regarding price, renewable content, deposit/cancellation fees and other pertinent consumer information. Consumers even have the option to search just the fixed-rate offers. Be sure to read all terms and definitions thoroughly before making a decision to understand if the contract includes a fixed or variable rate.
By taking a few steps now to lower your electric bill, you will be able to stay cool all summer without your wallet feeling too much heat.

No More Slippery Steps

Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and if you have an older ladder with poor traction, you could be asking for trouble. So, if your next project takes you to new heights, make sure to first apply tread tape to each ladder rung to provide extra grip and protection from slipping, helping to keep you from becoming a statistic.

K-Cups & #4 Plastic Bags Not Recyclable

This message from Grand Central Sanitation is important. Just because something has a recycling symbol, it does NOT mean it belongs in your curbside recycling bin.
Some plastic packaging has the number #4 - plastic bags of any kind DO NOT belong in your curbside bin. Neither do these single use coffee k-cups even if marketed as recyclable, can not be captured by most recycling equipment.

Today's Special Slate Belt Area Events......

Wind Gap Fire Co. Carnival
Wind Gap Fire Company Carnival hosted by Wind Gap Fire Company Carnival will be held June 27, 28, & 29 from 5 PM – 11 PM South Lehigh and East 3rd St, Wind Gap

Bushkill Fire Co. Carnival
Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company Carnival is slated for June 27, 28 & 29.
from 6-10pm.. Thursday June 27th - Hours: 6-10pm - $18 Ride Night
Fire truck rides on a REAL 1974 Mack CF fire truck that is in regular service, Live music, Silent Auction (In BINGO hall), Bingo, 30+ Vendors & Crafters, Food & Drinks, Rides, Games, Pony Rides by Step Back In Time Equine (Located in the Wooded Fire Co. Grove), Beer Garden Fireworks (Friday), Rock Climbing Wall.

New Announcements......

Mt. Bethel Pig Roast
A Pig Roast Hosted by Mount Bethel Vol. Fire Company is set for Saturday, September at 3 PM – 10 PM at 2341 N Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel,
They will have their very first Pig Roast event!! We will have Live Music by 2 or 3 local Bands, Raffles, Games and a Beer Trailer.
Tickets are $30 per ticket, and we will be selling them prior to the event and at the door. The purchase of the ticket includes food, soda, beer and entry into raffles listed on the ticket. Additional raffles and tickets will be available for purchase during the event.
Food is being provided by the amazing Hillside Smokehouse!!!
For tickets contact any of these firefighters Chris: 570-807-7495, Brendan: 570-856-3144, Dane: 570-424-7223, Brett: 484-894-8732 or Bryce: 484-252-9680

Fall Trapping Convention
Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 2019 Fall Trapping Convention is planned for September 27th 12-6pm and 28th 8am-6pm at the West End Fairgrounds (570 Fairgrounds Rd. Gilbert, PA ). Free Admission, Free Demos, Food on premises, Tailgaters welcome. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203."

Live Bid Fur Auction
Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083), January 18th, 2020. Doors open at 8am, auction starts at 9am. PTA membership and furtaker's license required. Contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203

Donations for St. John's Cemetery
Donations for St. John's Cemetery in Bangor are being accepted for maintenance. You can mail them to St. John's Cemetery c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, Pa 18013.

Scavello Bill Permits Local Radar

Harrisburg – The Senate today voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) permitting Pennsylvania municipal police to utilize radar for speed enforcement.
“All states but Pennsylvania permit their local police to use radar for monitoring traffic speed. In Pennsylvania, only the State Police are currently authorized to use radar,” said Scavello. “It makes no sense that the state allows municipalities to use red light cameras to curtail unsafe driving, but does not allow the use of this World War II era technology.”
Scavello noted speed as a factor in a recent pedestrian fatality in Mount Pocono, Monroe County, at a heavily congested intersection where high speed has contributed to a history of crashes. “The only way the local police can enforce and enforce properly is with radar,” he said.
Senate Bill 607 includes revenue cap on the amount of money a municipality may keep from speeding tickets which allows for no more than 20 percent of their municipal budget.
This legislation is supported by the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge, PA Chiefs of Police Association, PA Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, PA Association of Township Commissioners, PA State Association of Township Supervisors, PA State Mayors Association and Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.

Brookel Sabella Earns National Honor

Bangor High School rising senior Brookel Sabella has been selected as a member of the 2019 National Association for Music Education All-National Honors Mixed Choir. The choir will represent the top performing high school vocalists in the United States.
All students accepted must have been selected in their 10th grade for their All-State Chorus and also been selected to their regional NAfME chorus in their 11th grade. Brookel was selected for All-State Chorus in the last two years as well as the NAfME All-Eastern Mixed Chorus. The conference and concert will take place at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Conference Center in Orlando, FL from November 7-10, 2019.
Bangor High School Choral Director Mr. Butch DiMinico said, “The BAHS Vocal Music Program has had an amazing year with many great accomplishments. Our students are focused and dedicated to achieving the highest standards in music. Brookel Sabella is one of outstanding and deserving vocal students. Her hard work has paid off.”
In May, Brookel was the first actress to win three Freddy awards in Freddy History for her role as Donna in Bangor’s production of Mamma Mia!

State Opens Primaries to Independents

Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) today joined Senate colleagues in voting to approve legislation allowing voters who are registered as independents to vote in Pennsylvania primary elections.
Senate Bill 300 would give over 740,000 registered unaffiliated voters the right to participate in the primary election process. On the day of the primary election, these voters would be able to choose to cast their vote on either the Republican or Democrat ballot. Voters who are registered with either the Republican Party or Democratic Party will continue to be required to vote on their respective ballots.
“Turnout in our primary elections is dismal, especially in ‘off-year’ elections,” said Scavello. “Opening up the primaries will franchise more voters and expand the number of voices heard on Election Day. This will add energy and vitality to our democratic process. I commend Senator Scarnati for his leadership in championing this issue.”
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 16 states utilize some form of an open primary for unaffiliated voters.

Today's Regular Slate Belt Events.......

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
Roseto Zoning Board - Borough Hall TBA
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Plainfield Township Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm Municipal Building
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Bangor Borough Authority - Bangor Authority Bldg, 7:00pm
Full Calendar

Trinity Making Ice Cream for 100 Years

Every July, Trinity United Church of Christ in Mount Bethel holds its annual Ice Cream Festival. According to church historical records, homemade ice cream was served at the church in 1887. More specific records indicate that an ice cream freezer was purchased in 1905. This decision started what is known as a long history of ice cream-making. Back in the 1900’s the ice cream was produced with fresh ingredients supplied by church members, many of whom were farmers who were able to donate fruit, eggs, or milk.
Over the years, the process of making of the ice cream was overseen by an Ice Cream Committee. As one of the Committee’s long-time volunteers Thelma Ott points out, "the labor was made a bit easier when a large electric mixer was purchased in the early 1940’s. Since that time, the homemade ice cream project evolved from serving ice cream following our fund-raising chicken suppers to a festival of its own."
This year’s Ice Cream Festival is planned for Saturday, July 13, from 4PM to 8PM, rain or shine. The annual event has grown into a big party atmosphere with music, an old-fashioned cakewalk, Tricky Tray, hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue sandwiches, and of course our famous homemade ice cream.
They are planning to make 100 gallons of ice cream—that’s more than 2,000 scoops! Flavors include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, peanut butter, and pineapple. The Ice Cream Committee works for hours the night before the Festival so that the ice cream is fresh and great-tasting.
Planning and shopping for all the ice and ingredients starts in advance of that weekend and preparing the church grounds for hundreds of Festival-goers is a part of Trinity UCC’s history. Come join Trinity on July 13 at 632 South Delaware Drive (Route 611), Mount Bethel, have some fun, and celebrate the ice cream tradition!

Menhennitt Earns 912 Scholarship

Congratulations to Will Menhennitt, Bangor Area High School, who was the recipient of the $1,000.00 "912" Scholarship in memory of Dennis Strouse. Will plans to attend Northampton Area Community College for Criminal Justice.
Doug Toth, Rachel Kromer, and Ariella Menecola also received $500.00 Scholarships. Doug Toth will be attending Penn State University to study Meteorology, Rachel Kromer will be attending Delaware Valley University to study Animal Science/Pre-Professional and Ariella Menecola will be attending Jefferson University to study Marketing. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Local Poet Visits Bangor Public Library

Local Poet, Christopher Moore, visited the Bangor Public Library on Saturday to read from his upcoming manuscript. Moore is a Bangor Area High School Graduate who attends East Stroudsburg University where he is a major in History. He has been a poet since 2012 and was first published in 2015. Moore's first full-length poetry book was published in 2018 and his second is set to be released this summer.
During the reading, Moore read eight poems from his upcoming book including “Mediterranean Beauty,” “That Scent,” and “Garden State Hippie.” His poems were full of imagery and details that left the audience engaged with each poem. Moore’s poems ranged in topic from history, to family and friends and each had a personal inspiration. “I have moments where I might be driving, or I might be in the middle of a class, or I might be walking around, and all of a sudden it just comes to me,” Moore said about his inspiration. “It varies. It depends on the moment.”
Moore was not only personal with his poems, but with the audience as well. He spoke with them of his experiences, including his childhood where he explained how he disliked reading poetry, and connected with them on their own experiences. He also opened the conversation up to questions at the end of the reading. For more information on Christopher Moore, visit his website at www.christophermoorepoet.com or follow his Facebook Page: Christopher Moore Poetry.

Public Service Announcements

Wind Gap Summer Concerts
6-8pm Wind Gap Park Rain/shine
June 30.....The Brian Dean Moore Band
July 14......Steel Creek
July 28......Desire
Aug. 11.....Tower Suite
Aug. 25.....The Headliners

Summer Sounds Concerts
Weona Park 6-8 PM Rain/Shine
July 7.........Philadelphia Funk Authority
July 21.......Bill Reese Trio
Aug. 4........Large Flowerheads
Aug. 18......Nazareth Municipal Band

Ride the Bangor Park Train
Come and ride the Bangor Park train at (90 Eisenhart Blvd) - and bring the kids, too! The train typically runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00-5:00 through the end of August, weather permitting. The best part? Rides are free! They do accept donations in to maintain this community service.

Slater Family Network Open Thursdays
Slater Family Network is open every Thursday in the summer from 9am -2pm to serve the residents of the Bangor School District. Other days available by appointment. Food, clothing, Mental Health Counseling, , School Supplies and Back Pack Buddy Food Program , all free and available. Please call for details and appointment at 610-599-7019.

Donations for St. John's Cemetery
Donations for St. John's Cemetery in Bangor are being accepted for maintenance. You can mail them to St. John's Cemetery c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, Pa 18013.

East Bangor Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, June 30th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, July 2, at 3:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA.

Summer Feeding at FUMC
The Slate Belt Y will be offering a Summer feeding at The First United Methodist Church, 55 N. 3rd St, Bangor, Monday-Friday. Please help us spread the word to make sure as many children as possible have access to free, healthy meals while school is out.

Summer Reading at Bangor Library
Bangor Public Library Summer Reading program "A Universe of Stories" Will start June 20th and run until August 22nd. Meeting days are Thursdays: Grades K-3 from 9:30-10:30 am and Grades 4-6 from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Registration is required. Call the library for more information or stop in.

Bangor Swimming Pool Info
Pool hours: Monday – Friday: 12PM-7PM Saturday and Sunday: 11AM-7PM. The Season Pass Application is in the ticket link and passes will be available at the Borough Office. Season Pass Rates: Family: $170 Family Twilight: (after 5 p.m.) $140 Individual: $95 Senior: $70. Daily Pass fees: Adult: $5 Child:(13 and under) $4 Senior: $3 Twilight: (after 5 p.m.) $3 (for everyone) Day Care Facility rate: $3/child/day (max 3 hours) More info: contact the Borough Office: 610-588-2216.

Weona Park Info
CAROUSEL AND MINIATURE GOLF Wednesday-Friday evenings 3 P.M.-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. Carousel Rides are $1. A round of golf is $5 per person except for our Summer Sizzle Sale from Wed. – Fri. when a round is only $3!!!!!! Please note the first 9 holes of Weona Park Golf is handicap accessible.

What's Available at Jacobsburg?
You can borrow fishing rods and tackle or Discover Adventure Backpacks Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 2:30pm at the Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided.
The Backpacks are best for young children. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
You can 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.  With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
Older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities have until December 31 to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. The original deadline was June 30.
The program benefits people age 65 or older, widows and widowers age 50 or older, and the disabled 18 or older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 for renters, and half of Social Security income excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650. Supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners boosts rebates to $975.
After June 30, rebates will be distributed as claims are received and processed. Applications typically take 6-8 weeks to process.
Eligibility information and forms are available www.rephahn.com , or by contacting her office at 610-746-2100. Eligibility information and forms are also available at www.repemrick.com or by contacting his Slate Belt office at 610-588-8011 or Nazareth office at 610-746-5090. Assistance in filling out the applications is available free of charge.

Rivalry Game Commemorative Coasters
To memorialize the 100th Rivalry Game, the Football Parent Associations, from both Bangor and Pen Argyl, are selling beautiful commemorative gold embossed slate coasters. These coasters are an authentic slate product manufactured right here in our beloved Slate Belt. They are larger, in both size and width, than standard size coasters and are of a higher slate quality. Included with each set is a brief history of slate.
  As a fundraising event for both parent organizations, we are selling these keepsakes for $15.00 for a set of 4, $25.00 for two sets, or $5.00 for a single coaster. Sale ends June 30th. To obtain an order form you may email Dackmc@epix.net or patdclub@gmail.com or visit the social media pages of both organizations. Payment can be submitted via Cash or Check by June 30th.
  Checks can be made payable to either: "Bangor Football Parents Club" or the "PA Touchdown Club". Payment can be mailed to Krista Constable at 382 True Blue Road Bangor, PA 18013; Christine Godshalk at 30 Johnsonville Road Bangor, PA 18013 or Barbara Ashenfalder at 710 George Street Pen Argyl, PA 18072.

Roseto Summer Recreation Program
Roseto Borough is happy to announce our 2019 summer recreation program. The dates will be the weeks of July 15 and July 22. We start at 9:00am and end at Noon each day, Monday - Friday. There is no cost for Roseto residents and a $30.00 per child for nonresidents. Children that have completed kindergarten up to 6th grade are invited to attend. We will have a registration time on Saturday July 13, 9:00-12:00 at the Roseto ballpark pavilion.

Slate Belt AARP Trip
Slate Belt AARP Chapter 4135 will be taking a trip to Boston, Salem, and Cape Ann, Sept. 12-16. This is open to the public. Anyone interested please call Deanna at 610-588-4623 for more info.

"Weona 100" Requests
Pen Argyl Borough requests volunteers, personal stories from Community for “Weona 100.” A joint committee of borough officials and residents are planning a weekend of “Weona 100” festivities and activities on June 19-20, 2020.  For more information about the Weona Park 100th Anniversary plans, contact Roberta Cowley at 484-695-2994 or email Weona100@gmail.com.

Bus Trip to 911 Memorial
PAHS Class of 1973 Scholarship Fund is hosting a Trip to New York 911 Memorial Museum and little Italy  Saturday June 29, 2019. The bus will pick up at William Penn park and ride at 8:00am. Visit 911 Museum at 10:00am-12:00pm then to Little Italy for lunch on your own. The bus picks up there at 3:00pm back to William Penn park and ride. Price is $65.00 which includes bus and ticket into Museum. For a reservation, please call Margaret at 610-417-0461.

Heritage Center Monthly Schedule
“Geology & History of Geologic Resources in the Slate Belt” by Edward Henning; August 8, 7:00 PM: TBA; September 12, 7 PM: “Anniversary of Normandy” by Russ Stout; October 10, 7 PM” “Annual Haunted Heritage Show.”
Sundays: November 10, 2 PM: “Bangor-Pen Argyl 100th Game” by Walter Cole; December 8, 2 PM: “The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” hosted by Emcee Marc Blau; January 12, 2020, 2 PM: “History of the Mummers” by Melissa Hough.

ONLINE CROSSWORD

FREE SUNDAY DINNERS

1st Sunday of Every Month
East Bangor United Methodist Church, Central Ave., East Bangor
4 - 6 pm 610-588-4453
2nd Sunday of Every Month
Crossroad Baptist, S. 2nd St., Bangor
4 - 5:30 pm 610-588-3966
3rd Sunday of Every Month
Ackermanville United Methodist, 1410 Ackeranville Rd.
4 - 5:30 pm 610-588-7818
4th Sunday of Every Month
First United Methodist, 3rd St., Bangor
12:30 pm - ?? 610-588-4673
Last Saturday of Every Month - Hospitality Luncheon
First United Presbyterian Church, 218 W. Penna. Ave., Pen Argyl
11:30 - 1:30 pm 610-863-4447
If you have any questions, please call the respective churches.

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHEDULE

Ackermanville United Methodist Church Sunday School - 9:00 am Worship - 10:00 am

Bangor Church of The Nazarene Sunday School - 9:30am Worship -10:40 am

Belfast Bible Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am, Evening Service 7:00 pm.

Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church Children’s & Adult Sunday School 9:15 am Worship 10:00 am

Bethel Bible Church of Mt. Zion Sunday School - 9:00 am Worship - 10:00 am.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School - 9:00 am Worship - 10:00 am - Holy Communion (Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Community Presbyterian Sunday School - 9:15 am Worship service - 10:30 am (Communion 1st Sunday)

Cross Road Baptist Church Sunday School (all ages) - 9:30 am Worship - 10:45 am Prayer Service - 7:00 pm

East Bangor United Methodist Sunday, September 29 Worship Service with Children's Church - 9:15 am

Faith Alive Community Church Prayer - 9:30 am Worship - 10:00 am

Faith United Presbyterian Church School & Worship - 10:00 am Session - 11:00 am

First United Evangelical Sunday School - 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am

First United Methodist Church of Bangor Worship - 11:00 am

Flickville UCC Sunday School - 9:30am Worship - 10:45 am

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church Worship Service - 9:00 am. Adult Bible Study & Sunday School Following Worship.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Service of the Word Church Music - 9:00 am Holy Communion

Grace United Methodist Contemporary Worship - 8:30 am

Hope UCC Worship - 9:30 am - June 3 through August (Communion 1st Sunday)

Hopesprings Community of Faith Coffee - 9:45 am Service - 10:00 am

House On The Rock Worship - 10:00 am

Mount Bethel Church Worship Services - 10:00 am

Mount Eaton Church Traditional Worship - 8:00 am Sunday School - 9:30 am Contemporary Worship - 10:30 am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sunday Mass - 8:30 AM

Portland Baptist Church Sunday School - 9:00 am Fellowship - 10:00 am Worship - 10:30 am

Presbyterian Parish of Bangor-Roseto Worship 10:30 am

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Sunday School - 8:30 am Worship/Communion - 9:45 am

Richmond United Methodist Church Worship and Sunday School - 10:00 am

The Roseto Independent Worship 9:30 am

Slate Belt Church Worship - 10:30 am

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Worship - 10:00 am

St. Joeseph's Episcopal Eucharist - 11:00 am Coffee Hour Follows Church

St. Luke’s U.C.C. Belfast Worship 10:00 am (Communion 1st Sunday)

St. Mary's Episcopal Eucharist and Sunday School - 9:00 am Coffee hour follows service.

St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Worship - 8:00am - 10:15 Sunday School -9:00am

St. Vincent dePaul Sunday Mass - 10:30 AM

The Pentecostal Christian Church of the Truth Sunday School (Escuela Dominical) 12 noon Praise & Worship (Cuho Evanglistico) 1:00 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday School 9:00 am Worship/Holy Communion 10:15 am

Trinity United Church of Christ Adult Sunday School - 9 am Worship - 10:30 am

Zion Presbyterian Church Worship & Church School - 9:30 am

gOING oUT OF TOWN?

Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and they'll do frequent drive-bys.. Safe travels... http://slatebeltpd.com/ SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)

dRUG TAKE BACK BOX

The Slate Belt Regional Police Department has a prescription drug “Take-Back “box at their 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, Pa office (Plainfield Township Municipal Building). Contact information for the SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)

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Eagle Cam......

The Live-streamed Eagle cam from Hanover Pa. is back for its fifth year. Sightings have already been recorded. They are currently in their incubating phase. Incubation time is about 35 days, meaning the eggs would likely hatch some time in late March. Click on the graphic to see the nest in real time.

This 1923 Ford T-Bucket owned by Mary Wood of Palmerton was one of many highlights of the HBBA Car and Bike show that filled every nook and cranny on Broadway from First Street to Main Street Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

Life on a World War II Battlefield

This is one of many scenes at the World War II historical presentation held at Jacobsburg Saturday and available today. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jordyn Taylor

by Jordyn Taylor
The Jacobsburg Historical Site kicked off its third annual World War Two Historical Weekend yesterday. The event was held at the Boulton Historic Site in Jacobsburg where visitors could be transported back to the era of WWII and experience a weapons demonstration, a reenactment of the battle, and browse various vendors among other activities.
As visitors walked around the site, they were able to participate in various activities such as touring Allied and German Camps staffed by re-enactors, seeing period military and non-military displays, meeting and talking to veterans, shopping, and learning about multiple non-profit veterans organizations. Visitors could also watch a weapons demonstration where members of American and German re-enactment groups demonstrated how their weapons worked. During the presentations, the actors compared weapons, demonstrated how to hold and load them, and fired blanks that could be heard across the field, making some onlookers jump, and others grin in excitement.
Some of the re-enactors that participated in the event had been there before, but others were there for the first time. Brett Dagnall, a first time participant who collects WWII gun replicas, said that although it was only his first time at the event, he had been studying WWII since he was a teenager. Dagnall also talked about his relatives that served, his interest in the event, and why he enjoys re-enacting.
“Almost all of the veterans that served in WWII have passed away,” he said. “Having grown up with them I feel like I have an obligation to tell the stories… These are the thing[s] you don’t get in the books or movies.”
Dagnall has also painted pictures of the time and creates prints of the paintings which he displayed next to his replicas.
During the weekend visitors can hear personal stories as well as facts from the World War Two time period.
The event continues today. If you want to know about foxholes, Unit Medics, or the Boulton Historic Site, visit the area and get involved! The event will be held from 9:00am-5:00pm. Visitors are also welcome to explore The Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum and the J. Joseph Henry House and Summer Kitchen, which will be open for tours from 12:00–4:00pm.

Award Recipients: L-R: Brenda Roth, Ann Miller, Cheryl Melnick, Gary and Sherry Haycock. Diane Richards, Jackie and Ty Bartosh, Judy Bowley and Laurence Rosato.

Heritage Center Preservation Awards
The Slate Belt Heritage Center honored recipients of their 2019 Preservation Awards Thursday. They are:
The Architectural Award is presented to an individual(s) who has performed an exemplary act in saving or conserving a historic building, place or artifact where restoration is authentic to preservation. This years’ award will be presented to Sherry & Gary Haycock. They have restored the former Conrad Miller house, which was built at the end of the 19th century. This house was in total disrepair, left to decay with trees growing up to hide its former splendor. The original clapboard was repaired and has remained intact. The original window and doors have been kept and returned to their former state. The wrap around porch was totally restored along with tongue-in-groove flooring. All the floors in the house have been refinished to reflect the original parquet wood. The kitchen has minimal updates, keeping the original sink, some cabinets and a fire place. Woodwork, throughout the house, was kept in original condition. Walls were re-plastered and a picture rail remains. All stained glass windows were restored and original radiators were kept with slate or iron scroll work toppers. The grounds surrounding the home have been cleared to promote the picturesque setting.
The Initiative Award is presented to an individual(s) who has shown exemplary actions in promoting and preserving Slate Belt heritage through in-kind actions. This award will be presented to Mrs. Diane Richards, Mrs. Judy Bowley, Mrs. Ann Miller, and Mrs. Peggy Reimer. Known as “The Readers” for the Homefront Project, they have worked tirelessly over three years to read, summarize, rate and archive over 3200 Homefront letters. They spent countless hours at the Center receiving only the satisfaction of knowing that they were preserving a piece of Slate Belt history. The Homefront Letters book could not have been written without their efforts. Mr. Lawrence Rosato will also receive a certificate for his unending dedication to keep the Heritage Center maintained weekly.
The Special Focus Award is presented to an individual(s) who has shown exemplary actions in saving or conserving traditions or a body of knowledge. That individual who contributes to education information via documentation. This award will be presented to Mrs. Jacqueline Bartosh and Mr.Ty Bartosh owners of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery. Upon inheriting the hatchery from Mrs. Bartosh’s father, they have continually worked to keep the water shed clean and pure. The environmental impact of their dedication is an asset to the Slate Belt. The introduction of Nestle Corporation into the hatchery’s spring water has made their contribution more environmentally sound. They also run educational programs for elementary students, at the hatchery, and continue to grow the Greenwalk name. Their efforts have sustained the old fashioned way for a long period of time.

Library “Sprucing Up” This Summer

Kathleen Lynch

by Jordyn Taylor
The Bangor Public Library (BPL) has had some big changes since it was first established in 1921, and even more changes and adaptations are being made this summer. The library, which was originally Merchants Bank, was founded by the Bangor Women’s Club and is now owned by the Bangor Borough, which works with the library staff to maintain the building.
The BPL will be going through renovations this summer, including removing old curtains to be replaced with new ones, getting new film put on the windows to keep the books protected and keep the weather under control such as keeping cool air inside in the winter and heat in the winter, and cleaning the carpets, shelves, and the interior of the building through a cleaning service. This, according to the Director of the Library, Kathleen Lynch, “will spruce up the library and give it a nice clean shine and shimmer.”
The renovations are provided through the Friends of the Library, a group dedicated to promoting the library in the community and raising money to support it. They also organize fundraisers for the BPL such as book sales, a duck race, and wine events. Another renovation that was recently completed was the clock replacement, which is located directly outside the library in the parking lot. Lynch would like to thank all who contributed to this replacement. The clock is now upgraded and illuminates at night so it can still be seen if you happen to be reading after the sun sets.
Lynch was a teacher for 15 years in New Jersey and a substitute teacher in Bangor for 3 years. She has also been a patron of library for 15 years so she knows the ins and outs of both ends.
    “What’s really great is that I've seen what the patrons have seen,” she said. “And I know how the backend of the library is seen.” She hopes to promote the library further and enhance it for the community.
   “I know the kids and a lot of the parents and the teachers and I really have a vision for the library and see where we can be. As libraries across the nation have evolved, we follow with education and promoting that we are a place of community.”
   In addition to promoting the field trip where 4th grade students visit their community (Bangor’s Historical Center, Merchant’s Bank, and the Library) to learn about their community and how it ties together, Lynch has spoken with UMBT member John Birmingham about how UMBT and the BPL can promote history, education, and literacy with adults and kids. She also hopes to speak with other boroughs and meet with school principals to link schools and communities together further. The boroughs the BPL currently serves are: UMBT, East Bangor, Bangor, Washington Township, Roseto, and Portland.

PHOTO GALLERY
LIST OF SERVICES & EVENTS

The Bangor Class of 1959 presented scholarships to four Bangor Class of 2019 graduates during a luncheon held Wednesday at Napoli Pizza in Bangor. The recipients (seated) (l-r) Salvatore Schippers, Gulner Avci, Giavanna Murgia, and Taryn Geiger. Class of 59: (Middle) Joyce Doll, Barbara Albani, Sonya Cole, Bernice Ponnett, and Louis Ponnett. (Back) Pat Altorfor, Dale Pysher, Janice Cory, Ann Yale, Marlene Smith and Sherwood LaBar. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

The Bangor Class of 1959 presented scholarships to four Bangor Class of 2019 graduates during a luncheon held Wednesday at Napoli Pizza in Bangor. The recipients included: (l-r) Salvatore Schippers, Gulner Avci, Giavanna Murgia, and Taryn Geiger. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

Dog Behavior.........

Low front, mouth open, wagging tail
If this happens when you two are playing, it means he is truly having fun and enjoying himself. He is bowing to you as a thank you!

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities now have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. The original deadline was June 30.
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975.
As of June 1, the department had received more than 432,000 rebate applications. After June 30, rebates will be distributed as claims are received and processed. Applications typically take 6-8 weeks to process.
For the 2017 program year, more than $253 million was paid to income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities who applied for rebates on rent and property taxes.
Eligibility information and forms are available www.rephahn.com , or by contacting her office at 610-746-2100. Eligibility information and forms are also available at www.repemrick.com or by contacting his Slate Belt office at 610-588-8011 or Nazareth office at 610-746-5090. Assistance in filling out the applications is available free of charge
Claimants who already applied for rebates may check the status of claims online at www.revenue.pa.gov by clicking on the “Where’s My Property Tax/Rent Rebate?” link. Claimants may also call, toll-free, 1-888-PATAXES to check the status of their rebates.

The Mystical Beasts Oracle Launch

Meet artist Emily Bell from Easton who did the illustrations of this oracle deck PLUS get a reading from Ashley this Thursday at Bangor Trust. Emily will also have full size original illustrated painted versions of the cards for sale.
Come down to Bangor Trust Brewing on June 20th from 6-8 to help celebrate the launch of The Mystical Beasts Oracle. This one-of-a-kind deck was amazingly illustrated by Emily Bell from Emily Bell Art in Easton and written by Ashley from Little Deer Energy Healing: a sacred place for healing. Ashley is visiting all the way from Utah!
Each oversized card deck comes in its own box, with a booklet that explains each beast. This first order of cards will also all be signed by both creators. Emily and Ashley will be there to sign decks, have some art for sale, doing readings, and we will have a raffle.
If you can't make it Thursday, visit Ashley at https://www.facebook.com/Little-Deer-Energy-Healing-a-sacred-place-for-healing-360058744430701/ to order this beautiful one-of-a-kind oracle deck hand illustrated by Emily Bell.

Bangor GFWC Spring Luncheon

Pauline Fox/ Ruth Saltern

Lydia Chiappini

Carol Akam, President, Bangor Womens Club GFWC hosted the club's Annual Spring Luncheon at the Sycamore Grill, Delaware Water Gap PA on June 11th. June Jones, First Vice President, engaged Lydia Chiappini , Secret Victorian Lady, who demonstrated and explained the many and various layers of clothing women wore in the early and late Victorian era. Her talk was entertaining and informative.
Lois Stopp, Treasurer, presented awards to Bridge Marathon winners First, Marge DeNardo, Second, Millie Kmetz, and Third, June Jones; and Pinochle Marathon winners First, Judy Piper, Second, Joyce Barilla, and Third, Barbara Frutchey.
Judy Piper was recognized as the club's Volunteer of the Year. Judy is extremely active in volunteering in the club's activities as well as the surrounding community.
Heidi Bates, Second Vice President, recognized long service members. Ruth Saltern 45 years and Pauline Fox 40 years.
The club participates in many Community Service Projects. Currently Heidi Bates and Carolyn Smith are in charge of the initiative "I Support the Girls" a collection drive to provide support for domestic abuse victims, women forced into sex trafficking, and homeless living in woman shelters. 75 new and used bras were collected. Ellen Prudenti and Peg Golden are in charge of collecting "Back To School Supplies" up to July 28, to donate to the Bangor Slater Family Network who will distribute the supplies to district children in August prior to their return to school.
Carol thanked all the members for their support and contributions to the club during her first year as President. Our goal is to encourage more ladies to be a part of our club. We don't meet during the summer, but we look forward to gathering the third Tuesday in September.

Local Author Maryann McFadden discusses her latest book “The Cemetery Keeper’s Wife” at the Blue Mt. Community Library Author Luncheon held at Grace United Methodist Church in Pen Argyl. Over 50 people, including 8 students and a teacher from Pen Argyl High School, attended the event which consisted of a Luncheon, catered by Cafe’ On Broadway, and a discussion of the book, along with questions from the audience. Ms. McFadden also read a section from her book, which was available to purchase. Photo: Blue Mt. Library

Patchtown Days Italian Fest

Eckley Miners’ Village is pleased to announce that Patchtown Days Italian Fest will take place on June 22nd and 23rd at the Village.
This year’s festival will celebrate the heritage and contributions of the Italian families that made Eckley their home. Join us for live music, dance performances, historic demonstrations, Bocce Ball, and village tours. Entertainment includes the Keystone Ballet Academy performing the Tarantella, Danny Farole on the accordion, speaker Stephanie Longo and much more.
Admission to the event at Eckley is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $6 for youth (children under 3 are free). Eckley is located in Foster Township, three miles south of Freeland on Highland Road and seven miles east of Hazleton off 940. Event hours are 10 am to 5 pm both days. All interpreted buildings will be open and staffed.
For more information, call (570) 636-2070, visit Eckleyminersvillage.com, or their Facebook page.
Eckley Miners’ Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Tom Wolf, Governor, Nancy Moses, Chair, and Andrea Bakewell Lowery, Executive Director with active support from the Eckley Miners’ Village Associates.

Unclaimed Property is Not Just Another Free Money Scam

By Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth)
We’ve been told, throughout our lives, that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. That skepticism helps us avoid being taken advantage of by scammers who would be all too happy to swindle us out of our life savings.
However, this time, the concept of money being available – if only you claim it – isn’t a scam at all. In fact, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department is currently holding more than $3.4 billion in unclaimed property, with about one in 10 residents eligible to recoup that property.
Unclaimed property is any financial asset that has been left inactive by the owner for three years or more. The most common kinds of unclaimed property include savings and checking accounts, uncashed checks, unclaimed insurance benefits and items abandoned in forgotten safe deposit boxes. The amounts can range from a few dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.
The Treasury is required to advertise the names and addresses of unclaimed property owners in their last known county of residence if the property is valued in excess of $250. While the names and addresses of unclaimed property owners appear in the newspaper only once per year – even if they are owed multiple pieces of property – The Express Times just printed some of the names.
Individuals should be wary of services or “finders” that charge costly fees to help locate unclaimed property. There is no need to pay a private service to submit a claim when there is a FREE and more effective way to conveniently determine if the state is holding some of your money.
Please call my Bangor office at 610-588-8011 or the Nazareth office at 610-746-5090 so my staff can help you determine if unclaimed property is available in your name.
You just never know what might be waiting for you.

Dog Behavior.........

Staring
You will notice even low maintenance dogs have a need for your attention. Intense staring is not her way of being creepy. She just wants your affection.

2019-20 Hunting Licenses

Hunting licenses for the 2019-20 hunting season go on sale statewide this Monday, June 17.
All license buyers will receive a complimentary copy of the 2019-20 Pennsylvania Hunting and Trapping Digest, which is available online by clicking here.
A pocket guide for the upcoming season, including key details about general hunting regulations, hunting hours, fluorescent orange requirements, a map of the Wildlife Management Units, and season dates and bag limits, is also available to be printed.
Click here to purchase your new license online (on or after June 17).

Men Doing Good on Father’s Day

With so many negative messages about masculinity floating , some say it’s important to spend time focusing on the positive. Doing so can help give men the confidence they need to be their best selves.
In fact, 91 percent of men agree that it takes more confidence to be a “good guy” than it does to be a typical alpha male, according to research from Men’s Wearhouse.
In honor of Father’s Day, Men’s Wearhouse is on a mission to encourage more men to be good on the inside and out.
“We believe that good guys everywhere are ready to stand up and be their best selves,” says Tank Sinatra, who after getting sober at 22, decided to surround himself with only positive things. Involved with the nonprofit organizations, Hope House and Bring Change to Mind, he is a social media influencer and founder of Tank’s Good News, which shares only positive news stories.
In 2016, Rodney Smith founded a lawn care nonprofit, Raising Men Lawn Care Service, in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Raising Men Lawn Care Service helps young men give back to their communities by mowing lawns or doing yard work -- free of charge -- for veterans, the elderly, the disabled and single mothers.
To honor Smith’s work, Men’s Wearhouse will be donating $10,000 to his organization as a “thank you” for all that he’s doing to help his community. (StatePoint)

Dads Should Get Involved in Playtime

Experts say that it’s just as important for dads to provide emotional comfort to their kids as moms, and that playing is one of the best ways for dads to serve as role models and strengthen bonds.
“There are so many distractions taking us away from playing with our kids -- from technology to work commitments to household chores,” says Dr. Erik Fisher, psychologist and expert contributor to TheGeniusofPlay.org. “But unstructured play is crucial. No matter what the age, kids learn valuable lessons from this time spent together.”
What’s more, studies suggest that playtime with dads may also be beneficial to children’s health. Those families where fathers had increased involvement with childcare showed a decreased likelihood of childhood obesity from age 2 to 4, according to a 2017 study.
Check out these fun ideas for dads from The Genius of Play, a national movement providing families with information, inspiration and hands-on ideas to make play an important part of their child’s day.
• Quicksand: Lay two even trails of pillows on the floor. These are the “stepping stones” players need to land on to avoid falling into the quicksand!
• Dolls: Experts say that it’s important for fathers to play with their kids in gentle ways beyond roughhousing. Not all dads played with dolls as children, but this is an example of play that offers an opportunity to teach children about love, as well as model healthy emotions and desirable social behaviors.
• Scavenger Hunt: Write a list of items kids should look for and see how many of those things they find. Indoor objects can be a book, a blue sock, etc.; outdoor objects can be a green leaf, a rock, a feather, etc.
• Building Together: Whether you use simple blocks to create a tower or interlocking pieces to form a race track or maze, construction toys offer opportunities to collaborate and problem solve together, while helping the child develop spatial reasoning and explore science concepts like gravity.
• Homemade Map: Before setting off on a trip, talk with your kids about where the family is headed. Together, draw a map, including your starting point, destination, and major stops and landmarks along your route, complete with illustrations. (StatePoint)

Nature Good for Mental Health

For more than a decade, numerous research and articles have been published about the health benefits of outdoor recreation.
By now, we’re all familiar with the physical benefits of outdoor recreation on our health, but there is increasing conversation about the mental health benefits.
Many health care researchers and practitioners agree that ecotherapy (green therapy or nature therapy) can provide a wide range of mental health benefits, including:

Increasing attention, reasoning, and memory
Reducing stress and anxiety
Improving sleep quality
Increasing emotional stability
Increasing positive feelings about quality of life

Studies also show that more Americans than ever before are stressed, depressed, or filled with anxiety; and many don’t get the help they need -- either from a lack of financial resources, social stigma, or lack of mental health care services.
So, is the prescription to when we’re feeling down or stressed, to head outdoors? The Japanese believe so

Members of the Bangor High School Class of 2019 prepare for commencement at Northampton Community College Wednesday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Lynn Cistone Belt and Beyond

Sixth Grade All-Around Awards

Kayla Gimbale

Cayden Bray

In an effort to recognize well-rounded and high-achieving elementary students, in 2013 the BAHS Alumni Association added two new awards to be given annually. The awards are presented at the end of the school year at the Sixth Grade Moving Up Ceremony, which took place on June 11, 2019.
The Sixth Grade All-Around Awards are chosen by the faculty and given to one boy and one girl who have averaged 90 or better in all of their core subjects. These students are chosen because of their academics, citizenship, leadership, and participation in school and community activities.
This year's awards were presented to Kayla Gambale, daughter of Kimberly and Robert Gambale, and Cayden Bray, son of Lauren Sipos and Ryan Bray. For more information about these awards visit www.SlaterAlums.com.

Teacher Originated Flag Day
(Celebrated Today June 14)

The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as 'Flag Birthday'.
In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as 'Flag Birthday', or 'Flag Day'.
On June 14, 1889, George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in New York City, planned appropriate ceremonies for the children of his school, and his idea of observing Flag Day was later adopted by the State Board of Education of New York. On June 14, 1891, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration, and on June 14 of the following year, the New York Society of the Sons of the Revolution, celebrated Flag Day.
The Superintendent of Public Schools of Philadelphia, directed that Flag Day exercises be held on June 14, 1893 in Independence Square. School children were assembled, each carrying a small Flag, and patriotic songs were sung and addresses delivered.
In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. With BJ Cigrand and Leroy Van Horn as the moving spirits, the Illinois organization, known as the American Flag Day Association, was organized for the purpose of promoting the holding of Flag Day exercises.
Inspired by these three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 of each year as National Flag Day.

Displaying the Flag......
The flag and its likeness should be treated with respect. Its image should not be cheapened or tarnished by improper use.

The flag should not be dipped to any person or thing, including government officials— even the President.
The flag should never be displayed with the union (stars) down, unless as a signal of dire distress.
The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored so that it might be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
The flag should never be used as covering for a ceiling.
The flag should never have anything placed on it.
The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose, nor embroidered on cushions or handkerchiefs, printed on paper napkins or boxes, nor used as any portion of a costume.

Bangor Honor Graduates

VALEDICTORIAN
Taryn Geiger

Parents....
Daughter of Tina and Jesse Geiger

School Activities.....
Choir, Class Cabinet, Concert Band, District Band, Ecology Club, Envirothon, Launch X Entrepreneurship Club, Marching Band, Musical Theater, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Pit Orchestra, Saint Luke's Career Linking Academy, Student Government, Symphonic Band, American Legion Oratorical Medal.

Community.....
BSYF Cheering Assistant Coach, East Bangor Volunteer Fire Company, Greystone Nursing Home, Shelter Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.

Future....
Plans to Attend Penn State and study Pre-Med with a minor in Music Education.

SALUTATORIAN
Hannah Bledsoe

Parents....
Daughter of Lisa Bledsoe

School Activities.....
Art Club, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, District Choir, German Honor Society, Girls Tennis, Musical Theater, National Honor Society, Region choir, St. Luke's Career Linking Academy, Women's Chorale, PMEA District Region and All-State Chorus, NAFME All Eastern Treble Chorus, First and Second Singles JV Tennis Tournament.

Community.....
Country Gate Playhouse, Saint Luke's Volunteer, Tennis Clinic Volunteer.

Future....
Plans to attend Franklin and Marshall College to study Pre-Med and Major in Biology

Green May Be Needed When Feeling Blue

In John Muir’s published collection of sketches and descriptions of national parks in 1901, he wrote that, “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.”
The same sentiment has been felt by many. Ask anyone that spends a lot of time outdoors, and they’ll say being in nature makes them feel better.
Sunlight on your face, the quiet whisper of a gentle breeze bending tree branches, or the rippling sound of water bubbling over rocks in a stream, all have deeply, restorative benefits, not only for your physical health, but your mental health as well. And now, there’s research to prove it.

Quiet Valley’s 2019 Summer Garden
Party and Summer Tour Opening

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will open for their 56th Summer Tour Season Saturday June 15, starting with their twelfth annual Summer Garden Party.
Visitors will follow guides portraying family members going about a typical day on a homestead in the 1800s. In addition, folks can take part in garden-related activities, and tour a typical Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, get help with garden basics, sample yummy things made with fresh herbs and vegetables and take home some recipes.
At the outdoor brick oven herb breads will be baked and samples shared.
This year’s feature area, Floral Motifs of the Pennsylvania Germans will have examples of various ways to use flowers as inspiration to create art for both practical purposes as well as the pure joy of artistic expression. Make an outdoor wall hanging to brighten up your porch or kitchen, or quilt a simple pot holder with a tulip design.
New for 2019 is Edible Flowers - Brunching on and in the Garden. Older youth and adults will enjoy making paper flowers of various kinds and try weaving with the beautiful colors of native flowers.
Children will have a good time making flowers by Vegetable Stamping and also string art flower hex signs. This is a day full of gardening inspiration and fun in the outdoors.
The farm is open for summer tours Tues. - Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm and Sun. noon - 5:00pm. Allow 2½ to 3½ hours for the complete farm tour. Visit our website at www.quietvalley.org for more information on Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm or call 570-992-6161.

Guard Against Lyme Disease
While Enjoying the Great Outdoors

By Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth)
The warmer weather welcomed by much of the Commonwealth encourages us to participate in many outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping, that put us at heightened risk of tick-borne illnesses. We should take precautions to protect ourselves and our pets while we appreciate all the great outdoors has to offer – especially since Pennsylvania has the highest rate of Lyme disease in the nation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the rate of tick-borne illnesses has more than doubled in this country in the past 13 years as ticks migrate and spread.
Researchers from Penn State University have identified 25 species of ticks in Pennsylvania, but just four account for about 90% of those submitted for identification. They are the American dog tick, the blacklegged tick, the lone star tick and the groundhog tick. For more information and images, please visit ento.psu.edu/extension.
To protect against ticks, wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors and use insect repellant containing DEET. It is also important to check yourself and your pets for ticks when you return indoors.
Should you find a tick on yourself or a loved one, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible and pull upward with a steady, even pressure. Avoid twisting or jerking as this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
Never crush a tick with your fingers. Instead, dispose of a live tick by putting it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag or container, wrapping it tightly in tape or flushing it down the toilet.
With a few proactive measures, we can enjoy the many wonders of Pennsylvania’s outdoors without consequence.

Faith Christian Graduation 2019

Faith Christian School held its 2019 graduation Friday at Slate Belt Baptist Church. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Nick Pulsinelli Belt and Beyond

VALEDICTORIAN
Faith Barbara Stewart

SALUTATORIAN
Aaron Andrew Smith

Class of 2019: Isaac Casey, Zachary Justin Charles, Elizandra Ester Coca, Amy Elizabeth Cooper, Ryan Nicholas Feenstra, Kyle Wilson Leininger, Ciara Michelle Long, Jessica Rae Shirey, Aaron Andrew Smith, Faith Barbara Stewart, David Samuel Trout
Faith Christian School, K-12 grades, has been serving the Christian communities of the Pocono Mountains, Slate Belt, eastern New Jersey, and the Lehigh Valley areas for over 38 years. Children from ten school districts and over 40 churches comprise the diverse and outstanding student body. Most public school districts provide transportation to our school facility located one mile north of Bangor and eight miles south of Stroudsburg, off Route 191 in Roseto, Pa. Please call our office, 610-588-3414, to set up a time to visit. We look forward to meeting you soon at the corner of Dante Street and Liberty Avenue in Roseto, Pa.

The Borough of East Bangor recently presented Mrs. Mavis Lang with a proclamation declaring May 31 as "Mavis Lang Day" in honor of her 100th birthday. Mrs. Lang served as a councilwoman for twenty years, seven of which she was seated as Council President. (Pictured l-r) Rear: Mayor Derek Powell; Council President, Stephen Toth; Borough Secretary, Bonnie Due; and Councilman Cliff James. Seated Mavis Lang.

The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association gave five $1,000 scholarships at a reception held for the recipients and their families on June 5, 2019. The recipients, pictured above, are Ariella Menecola, Douglas Toth, Ryen Beers, Gulnur Avci, and Abigail LaCour. For more information, please visit their website at www.slateralums.com.

Pen Argyl Honor Graduates

VALEDICTORIAN
Krista Lee Warfle

Ranked #1 out of 130
Cumulative Weighted GPA 104.955
Parents: Brian and Carol Warfle

Awards/Honors:

National Honor Society 11,12
First Honor Roll 9,10,11,12
Top Five in Class Award 9,10,11
Academic Award in Social Studies 9,10,11
Academic Award in English 10,11
Academic Award in Family and Consumer Sciences 10
Academic Award in World Languages 10
Academic Award in Science 11
Alumni Award - Top Junior
Valedictorian Scholarship from Liberty University

Activities

Orchestra, 9,10,11,12
Mini-THON Leadership Team 11,12; Mini-THON Leadership Conference 11
Scholastic Scrimmage 10,11,12
Knight’s Order (Student Character Education Committee) 10,11,12
Chess Club 10

Athletic

Girls’ Soccer 9,10,11; Varsity letters 9,10,11
Track and Field 9,10,11,12; Varsity Letters 9,10,11
Cross Country 11,12; Varsity Letter 11

Community Work

Moravian Hall Square Volunteer
Young Adult Bible Study
Slate Belt Church - Volunteer Junior Church Teacher
Assistant U13 Girls Soccer Coach

College Plans
Liberty University - Nursing Major

SALUTATORIAN
Rebecca Jayne Stinson

Ranked #2 out of 130
Cumulative Weighted GPA 104.537
Parents: Cynthia and Peter Stinson

Awards/Honors

National Honor Society 11,12
Top Five in Class Award 9,10,11
First Honor Roll 9,10,11,12
Academic Award in Mathematics 9,11
Academic Award in Science 9
Rensselaer Medal 11

Activities

Marching Band 9, 10-Secretary, 11-Vice-President, 12-Vice-President
Orchestra 9,10,11,12
Jazz Band 9,10,11,12
Chorus 9,10,11,12
Concert Band 9,10,11,12
Chamber Singers 9,10,11,12
Rookie of the Year - Orchestra and Marching Band 9
County Chorus 10,11
Character Education Committee 10,11,12

Community Work

Girl Scouts - volunteer day camp counselor
Volunteer coach at Elementary School Robotics Club

College Plans
Bucknell University Biomedical Engineering Major

Lauren Reduzzi receives her diploma from Principal David Domchek during Pen Argyl High School commencment Friday night at Alumni Stadium. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photos Emily Dario.

Hahn Quarter-Finalist for Award

Bangor Area High School’s Director of High School Bands, Eric Hahn, was named one of 189 music teachers from 179 cities as quarter-finalists for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. In total, more than 3,300 initial nominations were submitted.
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college, public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and presentation of the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum, the recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY Week 2020.
Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists and recognized for their remarkable impact on students' lives. The seventh annual honoree will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards and a range of GRAMMY Week events. The nine additional finalists 2020 Music Educator Award Quarter-finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists will receive matching grants.
Fifteen semifinalists will receive a $500 honorarium with matching school grants. The matching grants provided to the schools are made possible by the generosity and support of the GRAMMY Museum’s Education Champion Ford Motor Company Fund. In addition, the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation, and National Education Association support this program through outreach to their constituencies.
The semifinalists will be announced in September.

BAHS Students Shine on Broadway Night

Bangor students perform for Broadway night at the Craig Paine Theater during the school's final stage night of the year. For seniors it was the culmination of their high school stage careers. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photos Jordyn Taylor

by Jordyn Taylor
The audience was enthralled with BAHS student performances during Broadway Night Thursday. The show featured over thirty songs from various musicals, from “Dear Evan Hansen” to “Once on This Island.”
The numbers showcased old, as well as new, costumes and added personal spins on well-known songs. The crowd not only gave a standing ovation to the performers at the end of the night, but gave thunderous applause, laughter, and maybe even some tears, throughout the night as well.
Broadway Night was scheduled for May 29th, but was postponed due to weather conditions. However, this didn’t get the students down. Instead, they used the time to practice and make the show the best they could.
This was recognized by Joseph Di Minico, Director of the BAHS Chamber Choir, among other ensembles.
“Broadway Night was a success,” he said. “It is great to share the talents of our students with the community. Broadway Night is meant to demonstrate the depth of talent we have at Bangor Area High School. In any given musical, you can only feature a handful of students. We have so much more talent than just those students.”
Senior Gianna Graziano agreed. “I think Broadway Night went better than we expected it to,” she said. “...Since [the event] was postponed, it gave us more time to rehearse our pieces and this gave us more confidence when doing our solos. We felt well prepared, and for me personally, I wouldn’t have asked my last performance on this stage to go any other way.”
Gianna Graziano put her own spin on her number when she performed “Show Off” from The Drowsy Chaperone  with junior, Logan Holva. She used her Freddy Award as a prop and was also dressed in a costume featured in “42nd Street,” which was Bangor’s musical last year.
“I think the Freddy Award, and the 42nd street dress, were both a reflection of the amazing opportunities I’ve gotten and all the great accomplishments throughout my high school career amongst doing the musicals,” she said. “Using the Freddy actually was my director, Mr. Di Minico’s idea. At first I thought he was joking, but I thought about it, and found that his idea was brilliant.”
Graziano never got to wear the yellow dress in the show, but instead wore a dazzling blue ensemble while the rest of the cast wore yellow in the finale. “I figured getting to wear [this dress] would be the nod to all the beautiful costumes used in 42nd Street,” Graziano said. “This song was my last farewell on this stage saying “I don’t wanna show off no more,” but I very well do my best to do just that...“Show Off.”
Broadway Night was the last performance for seniors, who up until then had performed multiple times on the Bangor Area High School stage.
“It’s bittersweet,” said senior, Aryana Smith.” The music department has done so much for me and given me a home away from home. I’m grateful for every opportunity I’ve had and they’ve prepared me to keep going and follow my passions.” Smith lead the cast in the finale during the number “Mama Will Provide” from "Once on This Island".
“I knew I had to leave it all on stage for my last performance. The audience reaction just kept me going! I wanted to please them,” she said.
Graziano echoed Smith, saying, “Broadway night was a bittersweet emotional night, and I think it’s safe to say that I accomplished my goal, of making my mark on that stage... and not just scuff marks from tapping haha.”
  Di Minico talked about how he is sad to see the seniors leave by saying, “I am sad to see the seniors go, but I know they will always be part of the BAHS Choir Family. I will see them all and keep in contact so it is not goodbye.” He also thanks the community and their constant support of the music program at BAHS.

Bangor Lions Scholarships

The Bangor Lions Club recently presented their annual Mary Shiner Memorial Scholarships. (L-R) Scholarship winners Paul Mastrogiovanni, Gianna Jones, (Dave Shiner Bangor Lions) and scholarship winner Haylee Klingle. Scholarship winners will soon be 2019 graduates of Bangor High School. Photo: Courtesy Bangor Lions

Bangor Park 2019 Summer Events

Saturday night, June 22nd: Movie Night featuring Mary Poppins Returns. The movie starts at dusk and is free to the public. Refreshments will be sold.
Friday Night, June 28th: Teen Splashdance at the pool from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm for all teens ages 13-15. $3 admission. Lifeguards and chaperones will be present.
Friday Night, July 19th: Family Luau. 7 pm to 9:30 pm $3 per adult (18+), 2 per child (3-17) includes pool admission, DJ, games and contests with prizes and 1 family luau souvenir photo) Food and drinks will be available for purchase;
August 10th: Party @ the Pool! 1 pm to 4 pm . Spend the afternoon at Bangor Memorial Park Pool with a D.J., fun & games with prizes. Cost to enter the pool during event hours is $3.00 per person (Admission is free if you have a Pool Pass). Rain date is August 11th.
August 18th (tentative): Pooch Plunge at Pool
The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day! Admission is $3 per dog. All dogs must be current on shots and you will be required to sign a release.
And looking ahead to October...Bangor Park Octoberfest will be Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th. Vendors interested can email for an application.
If interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any events contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or Rosemarie Capone at 610-588-5976

Pennsylvania Joins Climate Change Coalition

Frustrated by a lack of action from the Trump administration, Gov. Tom Wolf said that Pennsylvania will join a bipartisan coalition of 24 American governors who are taking it on themselves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to uphold the principles of the scuppered Paris climate accords. “With the federal government turning its back on science and the environment, I am proud to join with states that are leading the way towards new climate solutions, and taking concrete actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Wolf said
Wolf also rolled out a 100-point “Climate Action Plan,” that calls on elected leaders, businesses, and private citizens to come together to help reduce greenhouse emissions. By following just 15 of those recommendations, such as using renewable energy, Pennsylvania could reduce its greenhouse emissions by 21 percent by 2025, Wolf said.
Wolf’s announcement comes three months after the Democratic governor signed an executive order aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 26 percent by 2025 and by 85 percent by 2050. The order also set up a “Green Government Council” ensuring that state agencies take steps to reduce their own greenhouse gas footprint.
Wolf’s announcement also comes amid stepped up efforts by some legislative Republicans to highlight the views of climate change skeptics.

LaCour 2019 Bangor GFWC Scholarship Winner

Abigail LaCour, a senior at Bangor High School has been selected to receive the 2019 Bangor Women’s Club $1000 Scholarship. She is the daughter of Tricia and Steven LaCour.
Abigail is the Vice President of the senior class and the Vice President of the Spanish Honor Society. She is involved in student government, national honor society, theater, choir, and St. Luke’s Career Linking Academy. She works at Kelly’s Ice-Cream.
Abigail plans to attend Jefferson (Thomas Jefferson University + Philadelphia University) in the fall to major in Pre-Med with a minor in Spanish language. She aspires to become a pediatric surgeon.
The club was honored to present the award to Abigail at the May meeting. Best wishes to her in her future endeavors.

Slate Belt Y Gets $500,000 Donation

(L-R) Kate Cohen, Chief Development Officer for the Greater Valley YMCA, Heather Villone, Representative of the Post Foundation, Rich Villone, Representative of the Post Foundation and Operations Manager of Lamtec Corporation, David Fagerstrom, President and CEO of the Greater Valley YMCA, Jen Delong, Slate Belt Branch Executive of the Greater Valley YMCA, and Jim Hunter, Slate Belt Branch Advisory Council Chair and GVYMCA Board Member

The Slate Belt Branch of the Greater Valley YMCA plans to begin construction on a heated indoor pool, gymnasium and childcare wing in 2019. The John and Margaret Post Foundation will support the Slate Belt Expansion Project with a leadership challenge grant of $500,000. The Foundation’s gift will be used as 1:1 match for community contributions, helping to raise the additional one million dollars of funding still needed for the project. The expansion’s anticipated completion is 2020.
"We know that there is a community need for a pool, gymnasium and affordable childcare in the Slate Belt region. Thanks to the Post Foundation, we are able to take steps to ensure that the promised Y additions become a reality,” said Greater Valley YMCA President/CEO David Fagerstrom.
As the project moves forward, the YMCA will host a public groundbreaking ceremony, as well as a grand re-opening / ribbon cutting to highlight the new pool, gymnasium, and childcare wing. The Y’s Slate Belt Canvassing Committee is currently working to secure the rest of the necessary funding; pledging and naming opportunities are available now.
To learn more about the Slate Belt Expansion Project, stop into the Branch to see the blueprints or give us a call at 610-438-6065. To donate, contact David Fagerstrom at davidfagerstrom@gv-ymca.org.

The Bangor Exchange Club recently honored the top five graduating seniors from Bangor Area High School. (L-R) Rep. Joe Emrick, Hannah Bledsoe, Jessica Baggett, Nicola Kaye, Morgan O’Brien and the Exchange Club Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) recipient Salvatore Schippers, Sen. Mario Scavello.

Strawberry Festival Celebrating 25 Years

One of the oldest continuous running Strawberry Festival's is celebrating 25 years. Faith church’s Strawberry Festival has been kicking-off Summer for 25 years now. Everyone in the Slate Belt knows that the summer weather won't stay around until Faith Church’s Annual Strawberry Festival is held. Now in its 25th year the Annual Strawberry Festival will finally arrive on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 4pm to 7pm, rain or shine. Since Faith church has been making the traditional Strawberry pie for 25 years now, you might say, we know a thing or two about strawberry desserts. So to celebrate this year’s Festival the menu will also include those old time favorites like Hot Dogs, Turkey and Beef barbecue, along with a popular selection of salads, and cold drinks.
Don't miss this one and taste why this Festival is in its twenty fifth (25) successful year, maybe it’s because the best Strawberries wind up in our desserts. Decide for yourself, Directions to Faith United church for this Strawberry Festival are available on the website: http://www.faithunited.net

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