Rivalry Game Tickets On Sale
Public reserved bleacher tickets are now on sale. No season passes, Colonial League passes, or gold cards (senior citizens) will be accepted. Tickets are $10.00. Game day general admission tickets cost $10.00. Order at slatebeltrivalry.com
Public reserved bleacher tickets are now on sale. No season passes, Colonial League passes, or gold cards (senior citizens) will be accepted. Tickets are $10.00. Game day general admission tickets cost $10.00. Order at slatebeltrivalry.com
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
Traffic Disruptions in Pen Argyl
Stoplight at the intersection of Robinson Avenue & Route 512 in Pen Argyl is being replaced. Traffic disruptions may occur over the next several weeks. Moving Sale A "moving sale' will be held at 209 North Franklin Street, Pen Argyl, PA (West Bangor) from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13. The moving sale will consist primarily of household items. Girls Soccer Senior Night.......
The Bangor Girls Soccer team honored its seniors Tuesday night at Bangor Memorial Park. (Front Row L-R) Samantha Talero, Kelsey Sonntag, and Morgan Karasek. Back Row (L-R) Serena Miller, Joe Burdi, Ventura Ortiz, Abbey Walker, Sarah Belo, Jordan Hendricks, Jean Marie Smith, Head Coach Nick Pope. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory VIDEO BELOW
Bill Bans Purchase of TobaccoProducts w/Public Assistance $$$
The House recently approved legislation that would prohibit the purchase of tobacco products using public assistance funds on electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.
Such benefits are intended to help Pennsylvanians who cannot afford life’s essentials, not unnecessary items such as tobacco. House Bill 847 would forbid the use of EBT cards, issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS) to administer public assistance benefits, to purchase tobacco or tobacco-related products. Personal funds on EBT cards, such as child support that is in arrears, would be exempt. The Human Services Code already prohibits the purchase of liquor and alcohol with EBT cards. The bill now goes to the Senate for its consideration Gearing Up for Kindergarten Wednesday
The Bangor Area School District will be offering the fall Gearing Up for Kindergarten program beginning this October. The program will be held at the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesday’s beginning on October 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The Gearing Up for Kindergarten program is intended for families with a child who will be entering kindergarten in August 2020. The classes run for an hour and a half each night This program offers parent/child activities, as well as separate child preparation and parent education classes. Parent topics include: Learning Styles/School Readiness, Temperament, Early Literacy/Math, Social/Emotional Development, Nurturance and Prevention Tools, Nutrition, Safety, and Parent’s Role in School Success. Preschool topics include Math activities, Science exploration, Motor development, Sensory development and Reading/Literacy. The program is free of charge, with child care being offered for siblings. Registration forms are available on the District’s website, at the Five Points Elementary School or by calling Rae Temples at 610-599-7015, ext. 75201#. Get Your Tail on the Trail Wednesday
Come to the Jacobsburg Environmental Center Wednesday, October 2 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for a hike with a St. Luke’s University health professional. Get some exercise while learning about health and fitness outdoors. Each hike will include a presentation from a guest health professional on topics such as physical fitness, stretching, and nutrition.
A different guest will hike with you each month, sharing a topic that they specialize in. They will hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a center educator. The guest will be available during the hike to discuss the topic of the day and answer your questions. This program is being provided in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail initiative. Meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA. Registration is not required. Cash Prizes for Pumpkin Carving Contest
Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park (90 Eisenhart Blvd) on Saturday and Sunday, October 19th (4 pm to 8:30 pm) and October 20th (4 pm to 8 pm).
Individuals and/or groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, Peanuts, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show support for that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins has to have a minimum of 2 pumpkins in their themed display but you can have as many as you want to carve on display. There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes are $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place and $25.00 for 3rd place. Please email [email protected] for a form and to read the complete rules for entering. In addition, the scarecrow making booth is in need of old stockings and clothing (pants, jeans, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hats, etc. They can have holes in them. You can drop them off at the Borough Building or at The Little Corner Cafe. Octoberfest is a 2 day event (which takes place at night) which features food, craft/gift vendors, a moonbounce, pony rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin carving/painting, hay ride and costume contest with prizes. Our main feature is the train ride that will take you around the park to see all of the carved, lit up Jack-O-Lanterns on display. Vendor Spaces are still available. Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand. For more information or to volunteer, contact Debbie Smith at [email protected] (prefer email) or call 610-751-7692. 104th Birthday......
Alverta Reddinger celebrated her 104th Birthday Sunday at Slate Belt Medical Center with daughters Barbara Hallet (L) and Deborah Moser. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Special Events Happening Soon...... Hike for Health
Come to the Jacobsburg Environmental Center Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for a hike with a St. Luke’s University health professional! Get some exercise while learning about health and fitness outdoors. Each hike will include a presentation from a guest health professional on topics such as physical fitness, stretching, and nutrition. A different guest will hike with you each month, sharing a topic that they specialize in. They will hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a center educator. The guest will be available during the hike to discuss the topic of the day and answer your questions. This program is being provided in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail initiative. Meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA. Registration is not required. New Announcements......
Struggling With Substances People struggling with substances can now walk in for drug and alcohol assessments at the Clean Slate Bangor, 100 South First Street St, Bangor 610-452-9348 Mondays from 10am - 12pm Many times this is the first step toward treatment and a new life.
Regular Slate Belt Events This Week.......
Public Service Announcements 
Rivalry Game Tickets On Sale
Public reserved bleacher tickets are now on sale. No season passes, Colonial League passes, or gold cards (senior citizens) will be accepted. Tickets are $10.00. Game day general admission tickets cost $10.00. Order at slatebeltrivalry.com Struggling With Substances?
People struggling with substances can now walk in for drug and alcohol assessments at the Clean Slate Bangor, 100 South First Street St, Bangor 610-452-9348 Mondays from 10am - 12pm Many times this is the first step toward treatment and a new life. Gearing Up For Kindergarten The Bangor Area School District will be offering the fall Gearing Up for Kindergarten program beginning this October. The program will be held at the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesday’s beginning on October 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Absentee Ballots Online Starting with this year’s General Election, voters who need to vote by absentee ballot may apply for the ballot online. The mobile-friendly, online application site, is available at votesPA.com/ApplyAbsentee. When an applicant completes the online form, the information is forwarded directly to the appropriate county elections office for processing. The applicant will then be provided with a ballot that must be completed and either mailed or hand-delivered to the appropriate county election office by the deadline, which is 5 p.m. on the Friday before the election, or Nov. 1 this year. For more information, click here. BYM Meals at First UMC Wind Gap
Come for 100's of pizza crusts, along with peppers, Kind Bars, popcorn, and wheat crackers for the the community. Just come out to any BYM meal on Thursday nights 6-8 pm or even pick up some pantry items after worship on any Sunday 10AM..... First UMC 19 W. West St Wind Gap Pastor John Vidal.....570 426-0645. Trailblazers at Jacobsburg Trailblazers at Jacobsburg meet 4:00pm every Thursday through October 24 at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. Find a love of nature and outdoors through hiking. This supportive group will inspire you to be your best. All fitness levels are welcome and no one will be left behind. Meet in the parking lot, learn the route, and pair up with some fellow outdoor enthusiast to enjoy the wonderful trails. This event is free and open to the community. Coping With Addiction Impact Forum
Parents, Partners, Loved Ones Program will meet five consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 17, from 6 PM – 8 PM and ending October 15 at Recovery Revolution, Inc 109 Broadway, Bangor. The 5-week course is designed to help people cope with the devastating impacts addiction can have on families. Call for more information 610-599-7700 BHS'67 Mini reunion
It's their 70th birthday year and to celebrate, they are planning an informal reunion, to be held on Saturday November 9 at 1 PM at The Broadway Pub, in the Colonial Hotel at 62 Broadway, Bangor. They will order lunch from the menu. There will be no formal invitations mailed so please let your classmates know, of this event. Spouses or other guests are welcome to come. Please RSVP to 610 863 0816 before October 25. Halloween Parade Sign-ups
Bangor Lodge #1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is pleased to announce the 2019 edition of the Bangor Elks Halloween Parade in the Borough of Bangor. The parade is scheduled to take place Thursday October 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM with no rain date. The parade theme for 2019 will be “A Mardi Gras Halloween”. Individuals and groups wishing to participate in the parade, can sign up online for free online at https://forms.gle/XLfNWpgjPKyHK1hG9 or by visiting the lodge home page and clicking on the parade link. It will be necessary to include an email address for registration for further communications and on the parade. Online registration will be available until October 12, 2019. The parade route will be the same as last year. Starting at Pennsylvania Ave (Near The Beehive/Merchants Bank) and then moving right onto N Main St past the CVS Pharmacy then making a right onto Broadway and ending at the Elks Lodge. After the parade, the Bangor Lodge will once again host free hot dogs and soda at the lodge for the parade participants. Questions, comments, or concerns can be sent to [email protected]. Quilt Guild Accepting New Members
Are you interested in learning more about quilting or joining monthly with others who have a common interest in quilting? If yes, consider membership in the Heart In Hand Quilt Guild. Monthly meetings, programs and workshops help members to learn new skills, encourage each other, and meet with others interested in quilting. Members also make community service items for mastectomy patients at local hospitals. The Guild meets monthly at the Hope United Church of Christ, Wind Gap the second Thursday evening of each month from 7-8:30 PM. Our central location works well for members from the Slatebelt, Pocono’s, and Lehigh Valley areas. Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18. The program year starts in September and ends in August. Enrollment is currently open for new members. Annual dues costs $35. If interested, send check payable to HIH, to Kathy Romano, 1478 Heimer Rd, Pen Argyl, Pa 18072. Questions: call Kathie at 610-863-6049. Food Donations The Blue Mt. library has begun collecting nonperishable food items for the Hope UCC Food Bank in Wind Gap through September 28. Please drop off your food donations at the library, located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. Call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org for information. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. Help Track Bald Eagle Population
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the public’s help to track the state’s growing bald eagle population. After reaching a low of just three nesting bald eagle pairs in the Commonwealth in the early 1980s, officials now estimate there are more than 300 nesting pairs here.
While bald eagles are no longer listed as a threatened species in Pennsylvania, they are still protected by the U.S. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, which prohibits taking of the birds, nests or eggs. If you spot a bald eagle nest, please use proper etiquette to avoid disturbing the birds. To review bald eagle nest guidelines, or to report your nest sighting to the game commission, click here. 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. 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 [email protected]. 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. "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]. Heritage Center Monthly Schedule October 10 7PM” “Annual Haunted Heritage Show”; November 10 2PM: “Bangor-Pen Argyl 100th Game” by Walter Cole; December 8, 2PM: “The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” hosted by Emcee Marc Blau. 2020: January 12, 2 PM: “History of the Mummers” by Melissa Hough.; February 9, 2PM: “Sheep to Shawl” by Hope Horn.; March 8th @ 2:00 PM: “Leopold Conservation Farming Award” by Richard DiFebo; April 9, 7 PM: Book Reveal, May 14, 7PM; 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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These four members of the Pen Argyl Boys Soccer team approach the finish line of the Families First 5K Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory (VIDEO BELOW)
The Pen Argyl Homecoming Queen Court consisted of (L-R) Angelina Santiago, Elizabeth Rundle, Lauryn Male, Megan Guthrie (Queen) Emma Lohman and Madalyn Buskirk. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Emily Dario (VIDEO BELOW)
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Market Faire & Rendezvous
The Market Faire & Rendezvous will be held October 25-27, 2019 at the Boulton Historic Site and Jacobsburg Historical Society 402-403 Henry Rd, Nazareth. The Rendezvous Encampment will be open to the public Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm AND Sunday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Rendezvous Encampment, Fur Trade Era time period; Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Events include; woods walk, black powder novelty shoot, primitive archery, knife & hawk throw, and Sunday muzzleloader shotgun competition. Saturday night camp feast and pumpkin carving contest. Blanket traders welcome in the encampment, no fees, prizes welcome.
Food vendor on site during public hours on Saturday and Sunday. Market Faire sutlers of 18th & 19th century wares, clothing, redware, historical artwork, and accouterments will be setup along side the encampment.
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Rendezvous Encampment, Fur Trade Era time period; Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Events include; woods walk, black powder novelty shoot, primitive archery, knife & hawk throw, and Sunday muzzleloader shotgun competition. Saturday night camp feast and pumpkin carving contest. Blanket traders welcome in the encampment, no fees, prizes welcome.
Food vendor on site during public hours on Saturday and Sunday. Market Faire sutlers of 18th & 19th century wares, clothing, redware, historical artwork, and accouterments will be setup along side the encampment.
Tired of Being Sore and Stiff?
So many people associate becoming stiff with getting older or overdoing things and it’s NOT that way at all. Stiffness means that your body needs attention it’s not getting. Don’t ignore it - stretch it the Bendable Body way because stiffness is NO way to live.
Whether your choice of activity is walking, running, golf, tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball, martial arts, yoga or any other form of activity Bendable body stretching can help you improve your performance. Anyone from amateur to elite athlete level can improve their performance with a healthier fascia system working in their favor not against it.
This workshop is a full body stretch program that focuses on the fascia. Learn how this amazing tissue is the missing link to a healthy body, mind and spirit.
Bendable body is a unique form of resistance stretching that focus on the fascia along the energetic meridian channels that follow the same channels in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. Acupuncture stimulates the flow of Qi through the body and increases physiological health - stretching the Bendable Body way does the same thing!
Come to this 2 hour Workshop and learn to restructure your hard work fascia on a cellular level. Changes in flexibility and strength that are long lasting and permanent.
Feel stronger, have more energy, get more flexible and agile no matter your age or level of activity - learn the Bendable Body stretching method.
Instructor - Sue Lurie, Price - $50, Saturday, Oct 5, 2019, Time - 1:30pm. Location- Greenleaf Soft Tissue Therapy, 32 Market Street, Bangor PA 18013
Whether your choice of activity is walking, running, golf, tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball, martial arts, yoga or any other form of activity Bendable body stretching can help you improve your performance. Anyone from amateur to elite athlete level can improve their performance with a healthier fascia system working in their favor not against it.
This workshop is a full body stretch program that focuses on the fascia. Learn how this amazing tissue is the missing link to a healthy body, mind and spirit.
Bendable body is a unique form of resistance stretching that focus on the fascia along the energetic meridian channels that follow the same channels in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. Acupuncture stimulates the flow of Qi through the body and increases physiological health - stretching the Bendable Body way does the same thing!
Come to this 2 hour Workshop and learn to restructure your hard work fascia on a cellular level. Changes in flexibility and strength that are long lasting and permanent.
Feel stronger, have more energy, get more flexible and agile no matter your age or level of activity - learn the Bendable Body stretching method.
Instructor - Sue Lurie, Price - $50, Saturday, Oct 5, 2019, Time - 1:30pm. Location- Greenleaf Soft Tissue Therapy, 32 Market Street, Bangor PA 18013
Mt. Bethel Beverage Drawing
Raises Money for PUMP
Mount Bethel Beverage recently held a drawing in the store to raise money for Portland Upper Mt. Bethel Food Pantry (PUMP)
The prize was a bike from Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer. Customers got an entry slip by making a donation to PUMP
They raised $150. Winner of bike is Cat McNeill from Portland.
Mt. Bethel Beverage thanks all their customers for their support of this worthy cause. PUMP provides food and other necessities to hundreds of families in the Slate Belt.
The prize was a bike from Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer. Customers got an entry slip by making a donation to PUMP
They raised $150. Winner of bike is Cat McNeill from Portland.
Mt. Bethel Beverage thanks all their customers for their support of this worthy cause. PUMP provides food and other necessities to hundreds of families in the Slate Belt.
The 60th Anniversary of the BHS Class of 1959 was held at the East Stroudsburg Elks Saturday night. Classmates attending were: (Seated L-R) Pat Bickford Altorfer, Shirley Reed, Mardel Landry, Carol Owens Shaplin, Joyce Doll, Barbara Lambert LaBar, Bernice Ackerman Ponnett, Judy Bishop Wills, Frank Butz, (Middle Row) Sonya Kressler Cole, Shirley Bisher Krauss, Carol Beers Gitchell, Barbara Fritz Albani, Marlene Reimer, Shirley Menhennitt Nejedly, Yvonne Yahraes Humphreys, Lewis Ponnett, James Wills, John Ordinsky, (Back Row) Sherwood LaBar, Ann Sanders Yale, Ken Haas, Paul Matlock, Sarah Oxford Happel, Janice Lohman Cory, Garry Ruch, Dale Pysher. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
State Warns About
Mosquito-Born Disease
The Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture and Health warned Pennsylvanians to take precautionary measures against mosquito bites for themselves and their animals – specifically horses – as the rare mosquito-transmitted viral infection Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in Erie, Carbon and Monroe counties.
EEE is a virus carried by birds. If a mosquito bites an infected bird it can then transmit the potentially fatal virus to humans, horses and other birds. Because of the high mortality rate in horses and humans, EEE is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in the United States.
Through mid-September, there have been 18 cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control from across the country in 2019, with the majority of those cases in northeastern or Mid-Atlantic states. Several such cases have proved fatal.
The symptoms of EEE include a high fever of 103-106 degrees, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy. The symptoms typically show up three to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and can progress quickly.
The best way to guard against this and any mosquito-transmitted infection is to be proactive about avoiding bites in the first place. You can take steps to protect yourself against mosquito bites by consistently using DEET-containing insect repellants and covering any exposed skin with lightweight clothing. To reduce mosquito populations around your home and animals, eliminate sources of standing water, such as containers and pots, wading pools, bird baths, gutters and more.
East Bangor UMC Anniversary
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will celebrate their 154th Congregational Anniversary at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 13th.
Rev. Chris Hardy, pastor of First UMC of Bangor, will be the guest speaker.
The UMW will host a luncheon following the service in the Fellowship Hall. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA.
For more information, call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
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