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Traffic Delays on Route 512
UGI Utility Work is scheduled for Route 512 near Franklin Street between Reagle's and Reimer Brothers through June 5.
There will be lane restrictions and delays in the work zone between 8:15am and 4:15pm.
There will be lane restrictions and delays in the work zone between 8:15am and 4:15pm.
The Bangor-Southern Lehigh District XI 5A championship game scheduled to be played at DeSales Wednesday will be played 5pm Today at Parkland.
Call The Numbers Below For Help
With Any of these Issues..........
OPIOD/ DRUG ADDICTION
PA GET HELP NOW
1-800-662-4237
Victim/Witness Assistance
Phone: 610-829-6645
Domestic Violence
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
24 Hour HOTLINE: 610-437-3369
Sexual Assault
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drunk Driving
HOTLINE: 610-437-6111
MADD - 610-770-9559
Child Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Elder Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-252-9060
Other Victims of Violence
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Crime Victim's Compensation
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
(610) 923-0394
Crisis Intervention
Telephone
24 Hours: 610-252-9060
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division
Telephone:610-559-3270
Bethlehem Recovery Center
(610) 849-2209
Northampton County Mental Health
2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA
Telephone - 610-829-4840
Crisis Intervention
24 Hours 610-829-4841
With Any of these Issues..........
OPIOD/ DRUG ADDICTION
PA GET HELP NOW
1-800-662-4237
Victim/Witness Assistance
Phone: 610-829-6645
Domestic Violence
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
24 Hour HOTLINE: 610-437-3369
Sexual Assault
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drunk Driving
HOTLINE: 610-437-6111
MADD - 610-770-9559
Child Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Elder Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-252-9060
Other Victims of Violence
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Crime Victim's Compensation
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
(610) 923-0394
Crisis Intervention
Telephone
24 Hours: 610-252-9060
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division
Telephone:610-559-3270
Bethlehem Recovery Center
(610) 849-2209
Northampton County Mental Health
2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA
Telephone - 610-829-4840
Crisis Intervention
24 Hours 610-829-4841
Help Hotline
Help Hotline
District Champs........
The Bangor Girls softball team won the District XI 5A Championship Friday beating Southern Lehigh 3-2 in a game played at Parkland. Photo Slater Athletics @ Twitter
Cyndi the Syndaver comes to BAHS
Bangor High School students learn human anatomy through interacting with a synthetic cadaver during a special seminar held recently at the school. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jordyn Taylor
by Jordyn Taylor Students had mixed emotions when Cyndi, a synthetic cadaver, was revealed to classes at Bangor Area High School. Some were shocked and others looked on in amazement as the Syndaver was shown to the classes. The demonstration was put on by the Da Vinci Science Center and allowed students to interact with a life-like cadaver and conduct other experiments that focused on particular parts of the body. The Bangor Area School District Educational Foundation sponsored the event which ran for two days at the high school. The SynDaver featured complete and functional muscular, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems – all made from materials that look, feel, and respond just like live tissue, so the students could interact with different parts of the body. Evan Finkbeiner, a student at BAHS, said that he enjoyed this aspect of the demonstration. “I like feeling around inside of it [because] you get to see the organs,” he said. “Instead of just having a picture in front of you, it’s better to have a 3D model so you can really feel around and get all the information based not only off your eyes, but your hands.” Students broke into groups to perform four different experiments, one of which involved chewing pieces of bread, spitting them out, and seeing how they reacted as they would in the digestive system. Faces again showed mixed emotions, some of disgust and others of laughter, as they performed the experiments. Josh Egner, a teacher at BAHS, thought these simulations were beneficial for his students. “They are getting a hands-on experience,” he said. “They are learning about the structure and functions of the organs in the process.” The Bangor Area School District Educational Foundation is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1997. According to their website, their mission is to “support the learning of children and adults in the Bangor Area School District by funding teacher grants, student scholarships, academic awards, community events, and culturally enriching programs.” They hope to enhance the educational quality of students and improve the overall community. They also hope to do more programs like the SynDaver in the future in order to impact students who are graduating, as well as those still in high school. Tortoise and Hair 5K.......
This dog had its own ID to participate in the Tortoise and Hair 5K run in Wind Gap Monday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Emily Dario
Today's Special Slate Belt Area Events...... Rummage and Bake Sale A rummage and bake sale will be held Friday May 31 from 8am to 4pm at St. John's Lutheran Church 12, Westbrook Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA. Call Gail for more information at 610-588-7545. Families First Anniversary Visit Families First celebrate their 17th Anniversary at Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery Friday, May 31 from 5 PM – 7 PM. For tickets and additional inquiries, call (610) 863- 9093 Ext. 1387. Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery & The Underground Experience 239 Blue Ridge Rd, Saylorsburg. Founder's Day at Weona Mark your Calendars for Founder’s Day on Friday, May 31st from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. Spend no cost evening at Weona Park: free rides and miniature golf, Pen Argyl Borough Council and staff will be serving hotdogs, drinks and cupcakes, ALL FREE!!!!!! Walt Cole the Town Historian will be giving history talks and the Pen Argyl Jazz Band will be entertaining folks.
Today's Slate Belt Sports...... Friday May 31 Softball Bangor vs Southern Lehigh at Parkland 5:00pm (5A District Championship)
Today's Regular Slate Belt Events....... Bingo - 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 Full Calendar
Today's New Announcements....... Chicken BBQ at Christ Lutheran Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) will hold a Chicken Bar-b-cue on Sunday, June 9th from 12:30 pm to 5 pm. Dine in or take out. The meal includes a delicious bar-b-cue half of chicken, roll/biscuit, spiced cabbage, dessert and beverage. The cost is $12. For additional information or directions please call Chrissy at 610-588-0809.
Public Service Announcements 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 2nd. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, June 4th, at 3:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. 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. The coasters 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. They 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. 12-16,2019. This is open to the public...Anyone interested please call Deanna 610-588-4623 for more info. The Chapter is having a Picnic on June 10, 1pm, at the Senior Center. This will be open to the public and if interested, please call Deanna at the above # or Paula, 610-392-7737 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 [email protected] Bangor Elks Golf Tournament Bangor Elks Lodge # 1106 Annual Golf Tournament The 19th annual Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 golf tournament that benefits major projects will be held on Monday June 24, 2019 at Whitetail Golf Course. It is a four person scramble format with a cost of $90 per golfer. It includes golf, cart, prizes, cookout lunch and beverages. A hole-in-one is sponsored by Dotta Auto Sales. Please call the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 to register your foursome or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline to register is June 17, 2019 Bus Trip to 911 Memorial PAHS Class of 1973 Scholarship Fund hosting a Trip to New York 911 Memorial Museum and little Italy Saturday June 29, 2019. Bus pickup at William Penn park and ride 8:00am. Visit 911 Museum at 10:00am-12:00pm then to Little Italy for Lunch on your own. Bus picks up there at 3:00pm back to William Penn park and ride. Price is $65.00, includes Bus and Ticket into Museum. For a reservation please call Margaret 610-417-0461. Heritage Center Monthly Schedule Annual Preservation Awards” July 11, 7 PM; “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
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.
PUBLIC NOTICE You are invited to attend the Washington Township Supervisors Meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm on June 12, 2019 at Washington Township to discuss stormwater and the regulations for the MS-4 program as developed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP requires that municipalities adhere to specific guidelines for the management of stormwater. Municipalities are now required to obtain an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Permit. As part of this permit, each municipality is required to reduce the amount of pollutants found within the local watershed areas. These improvements include tree plantings, stormwater basin upgrades, and stream bank restoration. The improvements are designed to help reduce the amount of pollutants that reach the local streams, thus creating a healthier environment for the surrounding residents and wildlife. Topics to be discussed include the six general Minimum Control Measures and the Pollutant Reduction Plan. Thank you and we hope you can attend the meeting. Please RSVP via email to: Katie Purdue Township Planning & Zoning Secretary [email protected] Washington Township Municipal Meeting Room 1021 Washington Boulevard, Bangor, PA 18013 
This Turkey Vulture was perched just a few feet from our office window Sunday morning. This scavenger is the second largest raptor in our area. Only eagles are larger. You can see its hooked beak and talons, which are adapted for tearing the flesh of dead animals. Some are nearly 3 feet tall with a wingspan of six feet. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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May 31 - June 1 Horsepower Showdown Horsepower Showdown will be held May 31 - Jun 1 at the Plainfield Farmers Assn 1281 Bangor Rd, Nazareth. Planning to have two Days of Action!! Friday: Vendors, Kids Activities, Truck Pulls, Car & Truck Show. Saturday: Dirt Drags, Sled Pulls, Truck & Car Show, Light Parade, Dyno Competition, Vendors, Kids Pedal Pull, Kids Powerwheels races and MORE!! Sled will be Clark's Dirt Commander. June 1 Wine & Tapas Festival Save the date for the 5th Annual Wine Me Up! Wine & Tapas Festival at Blue Mountain Resort Saturday, June 1 from 12 PM – 5 PM, 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton. This event features wine sampling from PA's finest wineries, delicious tapas prepared by Blue Mountain's award winning culinary team, craft & artisan vendors, and the best view of the Pocono Mountains! Miniature Golf Tournament Families First presents the 5th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 1 from 10:30 AM- 12 PM. Registration will begin 10:00 AM. Teams will consist of one adult and one child up to age 12. Scoring will be the combined score of both members over the course of 17 holes. Prizes will be awarded for winners in each age bracket, by the child’s age. Adults may play with more than once child at at time. All children must be between the ages of 4 and 12. Prizes holes will be awarded as well. Mulligan shots are available for purchase of $5. Registration is $25 per team before May 25th, and $35 per team after May 25th. Registration includes a gift bag, a golf ball, and a hot dog lunch. For more information, email Frank Jones at [email protected] or call at 610- 863- 9095 ext 1308. Belfast Rummage/Bake Sale Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church 607 School Road Nazareth, Pa. will hold their annual Spring Rummage/Bake Sale on Saturday June 1st from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Something for everyone! Please come out and join them. For more information please call Teddy at 1-908-235-8811. Flip Flops VFW Join Karin from Bloom in painting a fun summer flip flop painting. The painting will be done outside in the grove. Cost of $35.00 per person includes all materials and instruction. Saturday, June 1 from 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Afternoon Painting @ Bangor VFW! — 202 Veterans Rd - Bangor, PA 18013 (off 191) REGISTER HERE June 2 Softball pancake breakfast Softball pancake breakfast and tricky tray hosted by Green and White Youth Association will be held Sunday, June 2 at 9 AM at the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company. Tickets $7 available at the door. Pen Argyl Cheerleader Benefit A car wash and bake sale at Ace Hardware hosted by the Pen Argyl Green Knight Cheerleaders is planned for Sunday, June 2 from 9 AM – 1 PM at Capitol Ace Hardware 438 Blue Valley Dr. June 5 Great Nazareth Carnival The Great Nazareth Carnival hosted by Nazareth Fire Department will begin Wednesday, June 5, at 6 PM. All of your favorite food and beverages will be ready for you. The rides will be running. On stage is Double Shot. June 6 Amateur Radio Club The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, June 6, at 7:30 pm in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: "The Dangers of Lyme Disease” – Presenter: Cathy Gumlock. Members and others interested always are invited. Directions: https://tinyurl.com/y852acvn . For more information: www.dlarc.org , KE3AW@ARRLnet , 610.432.8286. Bob Ross Paint Event Join us at Bangor Trust Brewing Thursday, June 6 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM for a Bob Ross Paint Event!Karin will be leading everyone in painting a Bob Ross inspired Lighthouse. This will be held in the bakery. Cost is $39 - this includes all materials, supplies, guided instruction, and your choice of a glass of sangria, draft beer, or a non-alcoholic drink. The kitchen will be open for dining ahead of time. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! “I can't think of anything more rewarding than being able to express yourself to others through painting. Exercising the imagination, experimenting with talents, being creative; these things, to me, are truly the windows to your soul.” -Bob Ross. Bangor Trust Brewing - 15 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013 REGISTER HERE! June 7 Cherry Blossoms Painting On Friday, June 7, 2019 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, come together at Bloom Creative Studio for an evening of healing with Serenity Visions (Meg). Let the June evening fade into the sunset with Cherry Blossoms. Together we will enjoy the organic flow of painting and the symbolic meaning of the Cherry Blossom, to remind us to make the best of each moment. REGISTER HERE Women's Art Therapy Bloom Creative Studio will hold a Women’s Art Therapy Group on Tuesday, June 11th! This will be a monthly event and is led by a licensed therapist. Join others in a safe environment that will allow you to express emotions and feelings. Heal with other women through art. Cost is $20 per person and pre-registration is required. Other upcoming dates: Tuesday, July 9th and Tuesday, August 20th June 8 Third Annual ParkFest Third Annual ParkFest at Bread Lock Park Hosted by The Morris Canal Greenway - Warren County, New Jersey is the event of the days Saturday, June 8 from 11 AM – 5 PM at Bread Lock Parkm Stewartsville, New Jersey. Enjoy a day in the park at ParkFest! This 3rd Annual community day of fun will feature live music, an art show, historical displays and films, "Authors Alley" where you'll meet published authors, a classic car show, food, and more! It's all happening at Bread Lock Park, a Warren County, NJ park located at a former lock on the old Morris Canal, so-called because the lock tender's wife baked fresh bread to sell to the families on the passing canal boats. ParkFest is a free event intended to bring people of diverse interests from across the County and the region together for a fun day in a beautiful, historical park. It is hosted by the Warren County Parks Foundation and the Warren County Morris Canal Committee, with support from the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Warren County Planning Department, Land Preservation Department, Public Information Department, the Explore Warren County Tourism Partnership and other sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are available and ParkFest also is seeking musicians, artists, authors, classic car owners, historical groups and community organizations interested in being involved! To learn more, call 908-475-6539 or email [email protected]. Bangor Tricky Tray Tricky Tray available Saturday, June 8 at 11 AM at Bangor Elderly Housing 101 Murray St, Bangor. Come out and help our local seniors! This is their First Tricky Tray Event, Let's help them to make it a great one. National Get Outdoors Day Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day Saturday, June 8 with three programs at Jacobsburg! Volunteer projects Saturday, June 8 at 9:00am to 12:00pm Help us plant native trees and shrubs and work in our native plant gardens! Please dress for the weather and bring your favorite work gloves, bottled water, and snacks. Meet at the Visitor Center. Registration is not required. Wildflower Folklore Saturday, June 8 from 9:30am to 11:30am Join us on a two-hour search for the early summer botanical treasures of Jacobsburg! Participants will learn about how flowers got their names as well as any legends, myths, and stories that surround them. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring water, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. Foraging for Wild Edibles Saturday, June 8 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Join us to discover a variety of wild edibles growing at Jacobsburg! We’ll learn plant names and identification, uses in cooking, and sustainable harvesting practices. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring water, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. East Bangor Yard Sale East Bangor will hold a community-wide yard sale, rain or shine, June 8. A $5.00 donation will collected by the East Bangor Fire co. Plein Air Painting The Lehigh Valley Art Alliance is coordinating a Plein Air Painting event in Nazareth during the first weekend in June. Artists will be set up outdoors throughout the town, painting their impressions of Nazareth. Their works will then be on display and for sale in our gallery June 9th through the 27th. Opening Reception is Sunday, June 9, from 2 to 4 pm. Gallery hours are Thursdays, 6-8 pm and Saturdays, 10 am-12 pm, or by appointment. Click for more info about their Gallery June 9 Corvette Club Show The Slate Belt Corvette Club’s 14th Annual show will be held Sunday June 9 at the Blue Valley Farm ShowRain or Shine, 9am - 3pm. Comic Book Festival A Comic book Festival will be held June 9 at the Mount Bethel Fire Hall, 2341 North Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel PA. Vendors, artists, writers, costume groups. Admission $3.00. Children under 12 free. 10 am to 4 pm. http://jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com or 609-242-7756. Yoga Tune Up Yoga Tune Up® Breathe In, Bliss Out Sunday, will be held June 9 from 11 AM – 1 PM pin at Red Lotus Yoga & Healing 20 Broadway, Bangor. Loaded with adrenaline and stress, most can easily accelerate from 0-60 in a heartbeat, but do you know how to decelerate from 60-0 effectively without crashing? Skillful recovery makes a lasting impression on your performance-driven body. Recovery is maximized by uncovering and re-patterning chronic stress in your diaphragm and respiratory muscles. This experiential workshop breaks down the mechanics of down-regulation before your body has a breakdown. Learn self-sedative movement and breathing strategies drawn from myofascial release, yoga, meditation, and more, and explore innovative techniques for "hacking" your nervous system to improve resilience and create conditions for deep healing. You will unbind muscular tension, relieve anxiety, and master the art of "Blissing Out." Chicken BBQ Sunday, June 9th 12:30-5 PM at Christ Ev. Luthera |
