Bangor Mural Brings The Past To Life

The scene at the dedication of the newly painted mural in downtown Bangor was like a tableau come to life! Standing in front of the mural which depicts Bangor in an age long ago, were the artist, Jim Gloria and several others in costumes of the era portrayed in the mural. The mural is located
By Maria Cascario

on the side of the building at 15 Broadway. This magnificent work of art is bringing our fascinating history to life and is providing an artistic pathway for Bangors Revitalization, said Bonnie LaBar, Councilwoman and Chair of the Bangor BBRP Design Committee. A crowd of onlookers enjoyed the ceremony

which took place on Saturday. Sharon Davis, Borough Business Revitalization Program Coordinator (BBRP) through the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce also spoke. The BBRP in 2009 went through a formal visioning process. This resulted in a community vision statement of how we wanted to use our

heritage and local assets to improve the quality of life for current residents and businesses and to attract visitors, new residents and new investors, Sharon said. The mural has been transformative. Members of the community have brought photos of their ancestors who lived in Bangor during the time shown in the mural.

Workshop Prepares Slate Belt Heritage Center for Conservation Project

Susan Duhl, a nationally - known American Institute of Conservation (AIC) associate and Certified Emergency Response Team member, led a conservation workshop at the Slate Belt Heritage Center. Susan has vast experience in treating artifacts and as a first responder to museums during disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. The full-day workshop trained Heritage Center team leaders and volunteers in emergency response, museum cleaning techniques, proper housing and storage, and exhibit planning. She demonstrated that museum artifacts are handled differently from household objects. This comes in the wake of a furnace accident earlier this year, which spread a dirty residue bers and volunteers from other museums and libraries attended the workshop and agreed to lend a hand. We will look to the community for further assistance, both in funding and in-kind services, to accomplish our longterm preservation goals. The Slate Belt Heritage Center closed the exhibits on September 22nd and will be closed until April 2013 to allow staff to clean the Center and reinstall the exhibits. Monthly programs will continue as scheduled. The Slate Belt Heritage Center was founded in 1999 to preserve Slate Belt history, record local traditions, and create a center for heritage programs. It is located in the former Town Hall, a 1907 building located at 30 North First Street, Bangor.

through parts of the building. The walls, ceilings, and artifacts will require a thorough cleaning. The Heritage Center Board completed an AIC assessment and discussed options with Bangor Borough, specialized vendors and other museum experts to determine the best course of action.

We experienced an unfortunate mishap, said Melissa Hough, president of the Heritage Center Board, but this gives us an opportunity to refresh our exhibits and make the artifacts in the Heritage Center more secure. The clean-up project is a big job for us, and we were pleased that our mem-

The East Bangor United Methodist Church will be holding it's monthly pastie sale on Tuesday, October 2nd. Pickup is at 3pm at the Church. Pasties are beef with or without onion and broccoli/ cheese with or without onion. Call 610-5881745. Ashley Cook will be celebrating her birthday on September 27th. Have a wonderful day,

Ashley! Steve and Sue DeFranco will be celebrating their anniversary on September 27th. Have a fantastic anniversary, Steve and Sue! Jake Ascani of Bangor will be celebrating his 11th birthday on September 28th. Have a great day, Jake! Patricia Mucha will be celebrating her

birthday on September 30th. Have a wonderful birthday, Patricia! Members of the Athletic Hall of Fame and the "1885" Club will be honored at Bangor Area Alumni Associations Annual Banquet at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Blue Valley Farm Show Auditorium, 707 American Bangor Road, off route 512, between Bangor and Pen Argyl. The Bangor High School Class of 1987 will hold their 25th Class Reunion on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Delaware Water Gap Country Club. Any classmates who have not received an invitation should call Shelly Stackhouse at (610) 392-6854 or Laura Hettenbach at (610) 554-3309. There will be a Blood Drive held on Saturday, September 29th, 9am to 1pm, at Slate Belt-Nazareth Baptist Church, at 1620 Church Road, Pen Argyl. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments can be made by calling Robyn at 1-800-223-6667 or email rottesen@ hcsc.org. Calling All Volunteers! Join the nations largest single-day volunteer event for public lands at

Jacobsburg State Park, on September 29th, 10am. Meet at the main parking lot at 426 Belfast Rd. Belfast. Learn about stewardship while taking part in maintaining the centers garden and trails. For more information, contact Lauren Forster at (610) 746-2809. Enjoy an afternoon visiting local farms, talking with farmers and learning how your food is produced on our farms. Open Gate Farm Tour, presented by Penn State Extension-Northampton County is Saturday and Sunday October 6th and 7th from noon to 4pm. For more information and a map of the tour locations, please visit the website at extension.psu.edu/North ampton or call (610) 746-1970. We would like to wish Pete Zazulak a very Happy Birthday. He will be celebrating on September 29th. Have a great day, Pete! Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Donna Zazulak. She will also be celebrating on September 29th. Have a great day, Donna! We love hearing from you! Send your tidbits of information to: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013
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This is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Library during the week of September 6- 12. Adult fiction: Albom, Mitch, The time keeper; Brandman, Michael, Robert B Parkers Fool me twice; Cameron, W. Bruce, A dogs purpose; Castle, Richard, Frozen heat; Child, Lee, A wanted man; Cussler, Clive, The tombs; Freveletti, Jamie, Robert Ludlums the Janus reprisal; Hooper, Kay, Haven; Patterson, James, Nevermore: the final maximum ride; Patterson, James, Zoo; Rose, Karen, No one left

to tell; Slaughter, Karin, Criminal. Large Print fiction: Roberts, Nora, The perfect neighbor. Adult non-fiction: Andersen, Christopher, William and Kate: a royal love story; Behrendt, Greg, Its called a breakup because its broken; Burroughs, Augusten, This is how; Koslow, Sally, Slouching towards adulthood; Prince, Joseph, Destined to reign. Easy fiction: Barnyard babies. DVDs: Bad teacher; The three stooges volume one; The three stooges volume two.

Bangor Area School District Offers Gearing Up For Kindergarten

The Bangor Area School District will be offering Gearing Up for Kindergarten this fall. The program will be held at the Five Points Elementary School on Tuesdays from October 2, 2011 to November 13, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The Gearing Up for Kindergarten program is intended for families with a child who is entering kindergarten the fall of 2013. The classes run for an hour and a half, with seven sessions in the fall and eight sessions in the spring. The program offers parent/child activities as well as separate child preparation and parent education classes. Parent topics include brain development, early literacy, guidance and discipline, responsibility and self-help skills, numbers/math/shapes/c olors, social and emotional development, nutrition and 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 Districts website, at the elementary schools or by calling Rosemary Kocher at 610-5997014, ext. 74801#.

Vendors Wanted For Witches Tea

Vendors are wanted for the Portland Fall Festival Witches Tea on October 20th at the Pensyl Social Hall, 116 State Street, Portland. This event will benefit Portland Hook and Ladder Fire Co #1. This years theme is Moonlite and Magic. The borough of Portland is looking for fall themed vendors, flower arrangements, cleansing and healing soaps and creams, home dcor, Halloween related art and crafts as well as fortune tellers, and magic. The event will be held from noon to 4pm. For more information, contact Nancy Knott at 570 242 4338 or naknott@yahoo.com.

Families First Presents Annual 5K Race and One Mile Walk

On Saturday, October 6th, rain or shine, a 5K Race and One Mile Fun Walk will be held, beginning at the Wind Gap Borough Park. The event will benefit Families First, the family center serving residents in the Pen Argyl School District for the past 10 years. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m. with the race starting at 9:00 a.m. Sponsors this year are: Premier Sponsor; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Corporate Sponsors: Bangor Podiatry, LLC; Lehigh Valley Health Network, Pen Argyl Area School District; Logo Sponsors: The Core Center, Brown Daub in Wind Gap, DKA UnLimited, Luke William Hahn Foundation, MSCF/ Community Counseling Services, Ready Set Run in Stroudsburg, Name Sponsors: Detzis Traven, D. Theodore Opperman D.M.D., ESSA Bank & Trust, Follett Corporation, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Hoch Accounting, Lookout Fire Company #1, Lucy Flinn State Farm Insurance, Huth Insurance, Instant Replay, Marjorie W. Reagan, LCSW Counseling and Psychotherapy, Merchants Bank, Miss Roses Preschool in Memory of Lisa Hoppe, Pen Argyl Pizza, Pinebrook Family Services, Reimer Brothers, Inc., Sabatino Insurance Agency, State Representative Marcia M. Hahn, St. John Lutheran Church Pen Argyl, St. Peters Lutheran Church, The New You, Wegmans. Awards will be given for the fastest overall male and female and top three finishers in each age category. There will also be a bake sale, raffle, and door prizes. Come out and join in the fun! The one-mile fun walk is non-competitive. To register, call Phil Giaquinto at 610-7464436 or via email to giaquinto.phil@penarg ylsd.org. Families First provides resources, services, programs and environment in which family members in Pen Argyl, Wind Gap and Plainfield Township are assisted toward a better quality of life. In addition to connecting families with other community services, Families First provides mentoring, advocacy, parenting information, employment assistance, housing resources and health insurance assistance. For information, contact Frank Jones at 610-863-3688 or jones.frank@penargyls d.org.

Roseto Hosts Columbus Day Walking Tour

Join the borough of Roseto on Columbus Day, October 6th, for a Walking Tour of the Town. Registration will be held at Roseto Ball Park at 9:30am and the tour will be held from 10am to noon. A light lunch will be available for purchase after the tour at the park. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase new playground equipment at the park. For more information for the tour, call 610588-4530. Also on October 6th, the borough of Roseto will be holding a Community Yard Sale Day, from 8am to 4pm. There is no permit fee for this one day event.

Kerianne and Kristopher Hicks of Pen Argyl, proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Madelynn Grace, on August 2nd, 2012 at St. Lukes University Hospital. Madelynn weighed 8 pounds and was 18 and inches long. Her maternal grandmother is Cheryl Werner and maternal great-grandmother is Nancy Campanaro. Her paternal grandparents are George and Debbie Hicks and paternal great-grandparents are Anne Renaldo, and George and Rose Hicks. All reside in Pen Argyl.

Orianna Albanese and Mario Giordano announced their engagment on September 14th. Orianna is the daughter of Stephen and Regina Albanese of Roseto. Mario is the son of Pete and Maria Giordano of Nazareth. Orianna is a 2009 graduate from Pius X High School, and a 4.0 Graduate from Lincoln Technical Institute. Now employed as a Medical Assistant in Bethlehem. Mario Giordano is a 2006 Graduate from Nazareth High School, and a self Proprietor of Giographic Landscaping company. A date has not yet been set for the wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin (Butch) Frable, Jr., of Bangor, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Autumn, to Joshua Handelong, son of Kevin Handelong, Sr., of Stroudsburg, and Michelle Kramer. Autumn is a graduate of Bangor Area High School and is employed as a Medical Technician at Grace Park in Stroudsburg. Joshua is a graduate of Stroudsburg Area High School, and is employed with Lewis Tree Service. The wedding is planned for October, 2014.

Ackermanville UMC To Host Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Faith United Honors Volunteers with Appreciation Luncheon
On Sunday September 16, 2012 Faith United Presbyterian church honored the efforts from the Hands of Faith Community Luncheon program volunteers with a certificate of appreciation. Now entering their 4th year the Hands of Faith volunteers raise their own funds, complete every meal, and offer a quiet place to lunch and listen. The lunch program has now become a popular destination spot for members of our community. Even as the program has grown from its earliest beginnings no reservations are needed. All members of the community are invited to lunch as part of Faith churchs hospitality mission. Hard to believe that we are starting our fourth year the time has gone by so quickly said Karen Frye who co-chairs this event. Pastor Ruth Ann Christopher said, These volunteers each month make and prepare a lunch for members of the community and have prepared well over a thousand lunches during their three years they are a shining example of what it means to be a volunteer. Meals are served from 11:30am - 1:30pm. For a schedule of upcoming lunches, visit the churchs website: www.faithupc.net. Ackermanville UMC will be hosting their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday September 29th from 4pm to 7pm. Come enjoy homemade spaghetti, sauce and meatballs with fresh tossed salad and bread. Their famous eight foot plus dessert table with fresh baked goods will complete your appetite. Pick up will also be available. For more information go to ackermanville umc.org.

Christ Lutheran Pastie Sale Planned

A Pastie Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Tuesday, October 16th Pasties can be picked up between 11am and 1pm. Place your order with or without onions. Advance orders are recommended and can be placed until the Sunday prior to sale date. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809.

St. Peters ELC Plans 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off

St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Road, Plainfield Township, will be hosting their 5th annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 13th, from noon to 4pm. The event will be held rain or shine. There will be a pie eating contest at 2pm, and Chili Judging will be held at 3pm. The event will include food, family fun, crafts, and a car show.

Older Americans With Advanced Heart Failure Get New Lease On Life
(NAPSI)Adrienne Blankenship has known her husband Carter since she was 3 years old. We were destined to be together, she said. It was always love. Carters metaphorical heart was set on forever with Adrienne, but his physical heart wasnt going to make it easy. Little did he know, Carter was waging a longtime battle against heart failure. It started small: some fluid buildup, a bit of swelling, difficulty breathing and then, when Carter was 70, he had a minor heart attack and his heart started to fail. At age 71, Carter was not an ideal candidate for heart transplantation, which he desperately needed. Instead, his doctor told him about a revolutionary device called the HeartMate II, a left ventricular assist device, also known as an LVAD. The medications werent cutting it, being in and out of the hospital wasnt the way to go and I just felt terrible, said Carter. When my doctor told me about the HeartMate II, and that it would offer me my life back, I didnt have to think twice. In 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the HeartMate II for Destination Therapy or longterm support. For Carter, this meant he could have the heart pump for the rest of his life. In fact, Carter was the first person in the country to receive the device after the FDA approved it, and today, he is not just alive-he is thriving. What Is the HeartMate II? The HeartMate II is a small implantable LVAD that helps circulate blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own. Available at more than 300 medical centers, the HeartMate II has rapidly become the most widely used and clinically studied LVAD in the world. More than 10,000 patients have received the device. According to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the LVAD provides an attractive option for older patients with advanced heart failure. One important positive factor in the use of LVAD therapy for older patients is that they are very appreciative of the improved quality of life afforded by the LVAD. Whereas younger patients want to live longer, older patients want to live better, the researchers noted. Adrienne echoes that sentiment every opportunity she gets. The HeartMate II gave us a second shot at forever. This year, well be together 41 years. And counting. We have a beautiful granddaughter and darling grandson who have the opportunity to know their grandpa, and thats time wed never have had with them otherwise. For more information about heart failure or the HeartMate II, visit www.hearthope.com, and to see patients stories, visit www.thoratec.com/shar eyourstory.

Creating A Backyard Spa Retreat

spa retreat. Soaking away the stresses of the day can have many mental and physical benefits. To help, here are some tips for enjoying your backyard spa and keeping maintenance simple: Make your spa a place of refuge and peace. Twinkling candles around the perimeter can set the mood for romance or quiet solitude. Use sturdy pillars, container candles, votives or flameless LED candles. Or string strands of twinkle lights along the fencing and watch the light dance on the waters surface. Use your digital player or computer to fill the area with your favorite music. Surround the spa with pots of fragrant flowers, such as lavender, phlox and roses. Try aromatherapy available in bottles or pillow packs infused with numerous aromas. Each aroma is said to offer specific benefits. For example, apple is thought to release feelings of love and wisdom, while honeysuckle is said to sharpen intuition and bring prosperity. Simple stretching exercises, combined with the warm water, can relax muscles tensed by the days stress. Host a Girls Night In spa party. Offer herbal-scented skin oils for after-spa application; a tray of steamed, soft washcloths wrapped around sprigs of rosemary for soothing eye packs; and hotwax treatments for hands and feet. For a soft, soothing spa environment, try a bromine-free, chlorinefree sanitizer like SpaGuards Soft Soak. Have a stack of warm towels nearby to make leaving the spa a little easier. Hang decorative pegs for robes and use a wood deck box to hold towels and keep slippers dry. Preventing problems before they occur can keep your spa sparkling clear so you can enjoy it all season long. Test water regularly and use an EPA-registered sanitizer to protect bathers. Proper water circulation is important. Run the circulation system every day. Clean the filter every four to six weeks. You can learn more at www.spaguard.com.

Innovative Devices Make Home Sewing Sweeter

(NAPSI)Whether youre an expert on sewing or just wish you were, innovative devices can make it easier and more enjoyable. For example, there are now nine new machines from Brother International Corporation: the Dream Weaver Quilting & Sewing Machine, DreamWeaver XE Quilting, Sewing & Embroidery Machine and the DreamMaker Embroidery-Only Machine; the highly anticipated Simplicity Limited Edition Sewing and Embroidery Line by Brother, which consists of five new sewing and embroidery machines; and the Duetta 2, an affordable and easy-to-use machine that does sewing, embroidery and quilting. All three V-Series models have: A chassis offering an oversize 56 square inches of workspace. The extremely bright, technologically advanced, seven-inch LCD touch screen display that displays 260,000 colors. Vibrant 10-inch Runway Lighting that is 50 percent brighter than any other Brother machine. A range of built-in stitches and embroidery designs, including 91 Disney and Disney Pixar designs in the DreamWeaver XE. Sew Straight Laser Vision Guide, a built-in laser to ensure straight, uncomplicated sewing. MuVit Digital Dual Feed, a digitally controlled, direct motor-driven, dual feed foot for virtually perfect stitching. Multifunction foot controller, which allows up to three features to be programmed. Droplight Embroidery Positioning Marker, useful in identifying a precise needle drop position. Partnering for the first time with Simplicity Pattern Company, the new and affordable Simplicity Limited Edition Sewing and Embroidery Line by Brother features four sewing machines and one embroidery-only machine. Learn more at www.brothersews.com, www.facebook.com/Bro therSews, and (800) 4A-BROTHER.

(NAPSI)The cooler months of fall and winter are a great time to turn your outdoor living space into a mini

Hello fellow readers, I think bulb lovers are die hard gardeners who have to get their last fill of playing in the dirt. There are many of you out there based on all who have written in on the subject - Im impressed! For those with the energy for the last dig there are more options than the ordinary. Pat from Hackettstown asked for deer resistant bulb selections that would extend the bloom season. I contacted my colleague Marty Carson of Three Seasons Inc. who has an incredible depth of plant knowledge and is known for unique plant combinations. You can get three to four months of continuous bloom from bulbs with the right planning, Marty advised. Brent and Beckys Bulbs, one of our favorites, has a nifty bulb finder online that allows you to search by bloom time and genus to make planning a breeze. You know winter is over when Chionodoxa /Glory-of-

the-snow blooms its cheery star-like flowers. Another early essential is the Scilla siberica Alba / Siberian Squill with pure white bells hanging in loose clusters. The all-yellow Narcissis February Gold is one of the earliest Daffodils and blooms about the same time as the less common Iris reticulate a very small, fragrant Iris in glorious blues, white and yellow. Choose several daffodils for sequential blooms from small ones such as Tete-a-Tete to taller ones such as Thalia which are fragrant with multiple white blooms on one stem. Add a later white blooming N. poeticus var. recurvus / Poets Daffodil Pheasant's Eye with tiny orange centers. Alliums/ Ornamental Onions offer a June bloom and along with Eremurus / Foxtail Lilys tall flower spikes add drama to the early-summer garden. Garden dilemmas? askmarystone@gmail.c om.

The Geothermal Alternative To Traditional Heating And Cooling Technology

(NAPSI)Homeowners looking to reduce their utility bills are beginning to explore more-efficient alternativeslike solar panels and geothermal systemsto traditional technology to heat and cool their homes. Although solar panels are primarily used to generate electricity, homeowners have begun to expand the functionality of solar energy to heat and cool their homes as well. However, the success of solar panels depends on the climate and the location of the home. Homeowners living in the Southwest, which generally gets up to 300 days of sunshine a year, would benefit more from solar panels than residents of the Northeast, where its only sunny about 50 percent of the time. Geothermal, on the other hand, relies on temperatures beneath the grounds surface, which remain constant all year long, regardless of the location. A geothermal system consists of pipes that reach beneath the frost line. To warm the home, the system utilizes a compressor to pull the heat from underground and circulates it through the home as either forced air or hot water for radiant heat. The process is reversed when the home needs to be cooled: The compressor removes heat from inside the home and transfers it back to the pipes. The remaining cool air is circulated throughout the home. For more information, visit waterfurnace.com.

(NAPSI)Actor Chris ODonnell, star of NCIS: Los Angeles,

knows the single most important thing adults can do to help prevent

getting or spreading the flu is to receive their annual flu vaccination. However, Chris admits getting a flu shot can sometimes make him a little anxious. He may not be the only one. On average, only a third of adults 18 through 64 years of age get a flu shot, despite the fact that each year in the U.S., one in five people, or up to 20 percent of the population gets the flu. On average, influenza and its related complications result in approximately 226,000 hospitalizations. Living in a household with five kids, I understand the importance of getting my flu shot, said ODonnell. Getting vaccinated is the single most important thing adults can do to help prevent getting or spreading the flu. However, many adults remain unprotected from this serious disease. My hope is that through increased awareness and education, more adults will take steps to help protect themselves and their loved ones by getting their flu shot. Chris joined Sanofi Pasteur to help raise

awareness about vaccine options available for adults to address the historically low immunization rates among this population. Results from a recent telephone survey of 663 adults revealed that 53 percent of adults 18 through 64 years of age who were vaccinated annually reported that their vaccination experience would be better if the needle was much smaller, and 65 percent said their experience would be better if access to the flu shot was more convenient. When my doctor and I talked this year about what may make my experience a good one, we determined Fluzone Intradermal vaccine was the best option for me. The device has a needle smaller than a grain of rice, which for me, made a big difference, said ODonnell. Fluzone Intradermal vaccine is the only FDA-approved intradermal flu vaccine for adults 18 through 64 years of age in the United States. The microneedle has an ultrathin tip only 1.5mm longthe same as the thickness of a U.S. penny. To find out where Fluzone Intradermal vaccine is available in your area, visit www.Fluzone.com or talk to your health care provider or pharmacist for more information. For more information, see complete Patient Information.

Gloria and the student painters incorporated those likenesses in the mural. The mural will be the focal point for the historic district which we are in the process of achieving. It will be the

way the heritage, history and local art will be used to market the community, Sharon continued. Brian Witmer of State Farm Insurance in Bangor said, I think the mural is a good thing for Bangor. It brings the town together in a positive manner and pays tribute to Bangors past.

Larry and Pat Rondinelli celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, September 15th. They were married on September 15th, 1962, by Rev. Robert Sheesley at Zion Methodist Church in Pen Argyl. Mrs. Rondinelli is the daughter of the late John and Betty Shubick of Bangor. Her husband is the son of Dominic Rondinelli, Center Valley, PA, and the late Joyce Rondinelli. Mr. Rondinelli is retired from Bethlehem Steel and the Bangor Area School District. Mrs. Rondinelli is retired from the Bangor Area School District. They have two daughters: LeeAnn Satterthwaite and Lisa Clark. They have four grandchildren: Megan Satterthwaite, Brian, Philip and Tara Clark. They celebrated with a trip to Italy in 2011 and to Mackinac Island in 2012.

The 38th Annual Quiet Valley Living HIstorical Farms Harvest Festival will be held on October 6th and 7th, 10am to 5pm. There is free parking and a shuttle will be available. There will be old time craft demonstrations and much more! This years theme is "Going Green - Past and Present." In the present time, we are becoming very conscious of environmental concerns and how what we do can harm our natural resources, folks in the old days probably didnt really think about it too much. Luckily they lived in a way that left little in the way of a carbon footprint. Some practices that came about as our country became more densely populated, like clear cutting forests, began to have serious impacts on the environment. We will feature some demonstrations at Festival that will focus on the settlers practice of using and reusing and

repurposing everyday items until they were just plumb worn out. In the early years much of the materials they used were biodegradable ones such as cloth, wood and clay. There wouldnt have been much for a trash collector to haul away from Quiet Valley in 1820 even if they had such a person. We will also have demonstrations on how the land was affected by major changes. Find out about some planet-friendly practices you can use today. There will be demonstrations of many early American skills and crafts, such as broom making, oak split basketry, spinning, weaving, yarn dyeing, tatting, coopering, quilling, outdoor brick bake oven, Dutch oven cooking, butter making, and rope making. Plenty of good country food, folk entertainment (on the stage and around the farm) and a variety of activities for children including the Pumpkin Patch, Old Time

Pro-Jobs Legislation Equals A Better Pennsylvania By State Representative Joe Emrick

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Games, One-room Schoolhouse, pony rides, wagon rides and storytelling will abound. Dont forget to buy a few raffle tickets for our beautiful festival quilt! The Civil War Encampment is always a favorite at Harvest Festival. The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G Reenactors will portray the drill and every day life

of soldiers in the 19th century giving visitors a glimpse into history and local heritage. Harvest Festival will be a day visitors of all ages can enjoy. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a non-profit educational organization located 3 miles south of Stroudsburg. For more information: 570-992-6161, farm@ quietvalley.org.

Many economists believe there is no such thing as a jobless recovery. I agree with that statement, which is why I believe recent legislation passed by the General Assembly marks some of the first steps in turning around Pennsylvanias economy. One of the most significant bills to become law is Senate Bill 1310, unemployment compensation reform legislation better known as Act 60 of 2012. This bill addressed the nearly $4 billion borrowed from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits. It allows Pennsylvanias Department of Labor and Industry to refinance loans from the U.S. Department of Labor, and wipes out the insolvency of our unemployment compensation system, which negatively impacted the

ability of Pennsylvania businesses to hire new employees and maintain the staff they have in place. Another pro-business piece of legislation is the Keystone Works Program, which began as House Bill 1539. This act pairs interested unemployed individuals who have a specific skill set with businesses who have job openings. Businesses must be able to provide the claimant, who continues to collect unemployment, with a maximum of 24 hours of unpaid training weekly, for a maximum of eight weeks. At the end of the eight-week training period, the business must consider the claimant for employment in the job opening, but is not required to hire the claimant. Both pieces of legislation passed overwhelmingly in both the state House and Senate. They also have the support of Pennsylvanians who realize that an improved job climate equals a more rapidly improving economy and a better, stronger Pennsylvania.

Faith Christian's Boys Varsity Soccer Team hosted its 11th annual soccer tournament on Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25th. The two day event featured 8 teams from various locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Faith opened the tournament with a game against Calvary Christian from Old Bridge, New Jersey. The game was very competitive with Faith coming away with with a hard fought 3-1 win. During the tournament each team plays in a play in round with the top 4 teams advancing to a playoff slot. Teams earn points for wins, ties, and shutouts. After each team played their games, the top 4 teams to advance were Faith Christian, Calvary

from Old Bridge, New Jersey, Veritas Christian from Sparta, New Jersey, and Northumberland Christian from Northumberland, Pennsylvania. The two semi-final games pitted Faith Against Northumberland and Veritas against Calvary. Faith played control ball and defeated Northumberland 3-0 to move into the championship game. The other semi-final game was much more exciting with Veritas scoring a goal with under 2 minutes left to tie the game. Due to time restrictions the game went to a shoot-out. In the shoot-out

Veritas prevailed 4-3 and moved to face Faith in the championship game. The consolation game featured Calvary against Northumberland. Northumberland emerged victorios 2-1 and finished in third place. In the championship game Veritas jumped out to an early 1-0 lead and held it until less than a minute to go in the first half when Daniel Scales scored the equilizer for Faith and the half ended in a 1-1 tie. The second half started slow until senior, captain, Michael Dutt took a pass from Dalton Tucker and scored to break the 1-1 tie. With Faith up 2-1

Michael Dutt then took control of the game and scored 2 unassisted goals to end the finals with a hat trick and secure a 4-1 victory for Faith. In the end Faith ended up winning all 6 games it played and Michael Dutt ended up scoring 11 goals in those games putting his career total at Faith to 90 goals. Sometime very soon Michael is going to become Faith's third player to score 100 goals in his career at Faith Christian School.

Blue Mountain Community Library Fall Fundraisers

The Blue Mountain Community Library would like to thank all those who made the Bake Sale Fundraiser a huge success; the volunteers who worked and made baked goods, Ace Hardware for the space they provided and especially the public, for their purchases and donations. The Library has two events coming in October. On Wednesday, October 10th, Mr. Fred Buse, Master Gardener, will present Getting Ready for Birds in Winter. The program, which is open to everyone, will be held at 7pm in the lower level of Grace United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mountain Ave. in Pen Argyl. There will be light refreshments served after the presentation. Also, on Tuesday, October 16th, The Slate Pub, 509 E. Main Street, Pen Argyl, will sponsor a fundraiser for the library. A percentage of all food receipts that day, from noon until closing, will be donated to the library. Please come to The Slate Pub that day to enjoy good food and help the library at the same time. The childrens story hour began again at 10:30am in the library on September 19th with Miss Della. All pre-school children, accompanied by an adult, are welcome to come. The BMCL Book Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the library. Call Lisa at 610-8633029 for information. The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl. Hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to Noon, and Monday thru Thursday, 6pm to 8pm.

The Bangor Area Athletic Department and the High School Alumni Association will be honoring the 1987-88 Bangor boys basketball team as the Team of Distinction with its induction into the Bangor Area High School Class of 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame. That team won its third straight Colonial League

Bangor High School Athletics To Honor 87-88 Basketball Team

title along with the AAA District Championship. On Friday, October 12th, the team is invited to be introduced prior to the start of the homecoming football game against Palmerton at 7pm at the Paul Farnan Field in the Bangor Memorial Park Stadium. Also on Sunday, October 14th, the team will be formally inducted at the 10:30am ceremony at Bangor High School followed by the Alumni Association dinner at 1pm at the Blue Valley Farm Show Building. For further information about the events, please contact The Bangor Area School District Athletic Department at 610-599-7017 to register.

(NewsUSA) - Hearty stews and bellywarming soups are coming out of the kitchens; days are gettting cooler and jackets are coming out of hiding. Families are craving slow-cooked, savory meals that yield health benefits and leftovers. Delicious, savory winter-recipe ingredients that will surely satisfy are white beans and Oso Sweet Onions, an onion grown at the foot of the Andes Mountains. Onions are not only believed to be a cancer preventative, their low-salt, low-fat health benefits are the proactive equivalent to superhero powers. Onions have 25 compounds that lower blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent thrombosis, inhibit strokes and battle heart disease, says the American Heart Asso-

ciation. Plus, the antioxidants and flavonoids found in onions don't lose their potency once cooked. This makes them ideal for slow-cooked recipes. They add a punch of flavor and a whopping serving size, making them an affordable luxury during the chilly months. Use the following recipe for a tasty detour from your typical red chili. Oso White Bean Chili 1 bag dried white beans 2 Oso Sweet Onions 1/2 cup Garlic (chopped) 1 pound ground chicken or turkey 1 cup celery (chopped) 1 tsp Oregano 1/4 cup Olive oil 2 each large green mild chili (deseeded) 2 quarts chicken stock or water (to cover) 2 tsp Cumin Saute onions, garlic, celery, chilies, chicken/turkey for 10 minutes on medium heat. Add half of the chicken stock. Then add salt, pepper, oregano and cumin and simmer for 45 minutes. Then adjust with the remaining chicken stock.

Combine all ingredients in crock pot or large heavy-bottomed pot, bring to a boil and then simmer overnight, or 8 hours. Puree 1 cup beans for a thicker chili and serve. Garnish with shredded

cheese, fresh cilantro, tarragon or basil, chopped Tabasco peppers, raw chopped Oso Sweet onions or hot sauce. For info about sweet onions, visit www.oso sweetonions.com.

Monroe County Garden Club Plans October Meeting

The Monroe County Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 10th, at 11:30am. The MCGC will meet at the Hughes Public Library, North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg. Anyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. Patricia McNelis will give a presentation on Five Dollars Can Buy You Artistic Drama. The horticulture competition of the month is a foliage or flowering houseplant not to exceed 24 inches in height or width. The design competition is Hallows Eve, a small artistic craft design conveying the Halloween theme. The Monroe County Garden Club is a member of District II/III of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania pagarden clubs.org; a member of the National Garden Club www.garden club.org and the Central Atlantic Region www.ngcar.org. For more information please contact President Arlene Deskus at (570) 420-0283, or adeskus@ptd.net.

(NAPSI)Buying a used car is becoming an increasingly common practice. In fact, its estimated that just over three used cars are now purchased for every new one sold. However, just because many people do it, doesnt mean its easy to find the used car thats right for you. Fortunately, doing a little homework before

buying can keep a driver on the road to safety, savings and satisfaction. To help, here are a few tips from the experts at AutoTrader.com and OnStar: Consider purchasing a certified preowned vehicle: Certified preowned vehicles usually come with extended warranties and have been thoroughly

inspected before being sold. Make sure the vehicle youre considering is functional for everyone who will be traveling in it: If searching for a used family vehicle, bring the whole family on an extended testdrive to make sure everyone is comfortable with the vehicle. If you have small children, make sure child safety seats fit and can easily be installed in the vehicle. Purchase a vehicle history report report and have the vehicle inspected by a qualified

mechanic: By taking both of these actions, you will reduce the chance of unexpected issues later on down the road. Ask about promotional programs: Many manufacturers offer specific incentives to purchase their used vehicles. For instance, buyers of used GM vehicles equipped with OnStar are eligible to receive a three-month free trial of its Directions & Connections package, which includes turnby-turn navigation, automatic crash

response, remote door unlock, hands-free

calling and more. Secure your financing in advance: Because used vehicle loans can vary when it comes to interest rates, visit a bank or credit union before making a final decision so you can be sure youre receiving the best interest rate. Dont negotiate price based on what you want your monthly payment to be: Monthly payments can always be lowered to fit your budget by extending the length of the loan. Negotiations should be made based on the price of the car, rather than the monthly payment. Be sure to stand firm and make it clear that you are not interested in paying more than the previously agreed upon price.

September 21st is recognized as International World Peace Day. We sometimes associate peace with teh conflict of war. Yet to each fo us, peace can take on a different meaning. But in the end, all it comes down to is a simple definition: a state of calm and serenity, with no anxiety, the absence of violence, freedom from conflict or disagreement among people or groups of people. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Roseto celebrated International World Peace Day by planting pinwheels in the yard. They planted them in reminder of times when things were simple, joyful and peaceful. Their hope is that the spinning pinwheels will carry their thoughts and prayers throughout the comminuty and around the world.

Program Seeks To Honor Young Heroes

Honorees as Americas top youth volunteers. National Honorees receive $5,000 awards, gold medallions, crystal trophies for their nominating schools or organizations, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation for a charitable organization of their choice. The 2012 Honorees The 2012 National Honorees include an 8th-grader who raised money to build a home for orphans in Uganda, a 15-year-old girl who helped provide children living in poverty in India and the U.S. with resources ranging from computer labs to dental clinics, and a 7th-grader whose nonprofit organization has collected and distributed more than 175,000 toys over the past five years for child victims of house fires and other natural disasters. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program was created in 1995 by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The awards constitute Americas largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service. For more information about the awards and the honorees or to learn more about applying, visit the website at w w w. s p i r i t . p r u d ential.com.

Program Steers Students Toward STEM Subjects

(NAPSI)Science teachers and the U.S. Army are on a mission. Their joint objective is to promote student achievement in STEM subjectsscience, technology, engineering and math. An online collaborative learning competition called eCYBERMISSIONIs designed to inspire student interest in STEM by encouraging students in grades six through nine to develop solutions to real-world challenges in their communities. Solutions to Real Problems Through the program, managed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), teams of three to four students are asked to identify an issue in their community related to one of seven mission challenges. According to Dr. Gerry Wheeler, interim executive director, NSTA, the competition en- courages students to be resourceful and to think critically while pursuing real solutions to realworld challenges. After selecting a mission challenge, teamsunder the guidance of a team adviserapply the s c i e n t i f i c method/inquiry or engineering design process to propose a solution. Each team then submits a mission folder, the official write-up of its project, via the programs website. A panel of virtual judges evaluates and scores the mission folders on the basis of several criteria to identify state winning teams. The state winning teams then move on to the regional competition, where they compete with other teams in their grade across the region for an all-expenses-paid trip to the National Judging and Educational Event, taking place June 2013. Teams have the opportunity to win state, regional and national awards and the students on the four national winning teams can receive up to $8,000 in U.S. EE Savings Bonds, valued at maturity. Promoting Interest in STEM Mr. Dale Ormond, the director of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), said, Our nation relies more and more on advances in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to solve realworld problems and ensure our national security. We encourage students to take an active role in their STEM education, and we hope they will continue to find that eCYBERMISSION is a fun and effective way to do that. The eCYBERMISSION competition is part of the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP). The AEOP is comprised of Army-sponsored research, education competitions, internships and practical experiences designed to engage and guide students and teachers in STEM education. Registration for the 20122013 competition is now open. To learn more, visit ecybermission.com.

(NAPSI)Every year, an awards program honors a class of young heroesyoung people who are committed at an early age to making the world a better place to live. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program honors middle and high school students across the U.S. for volunteering in communities at home and abroad. The good news is that the search is on for Americas top youth volunteers of 2013. You can be part of the selection process by encouraging eligible young people to apply. The Process Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are granted to youth volunteers at the local, state and national level. From early September through November 6, students in grades 512

are invited to apply for the 2013 awards if they have volunteered in the past year. Applications are available at www.spirit.prudential.c om. Local Honorees are selected by school principals, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H groups, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and affiliates of the HandsOn Network. In February, several students in each state and the District of Columbia are named runners-up, and one middle level and one high school student are named State Honorees. Those 102 honorees receive $1,000 awards, silver medallions and all-expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C. in May for special recognition events. In Washington, a national selection committee selects 10 State

Blue Valley Mens Pool League Scores and Standings

Blue Valley Mens Pool League Score from September 12th: Bangor VFW B 12, Five Points B 3. Blue Valley Mens Pool League Scores and Standings as of September 19th: Roseto Legion 11, Mineral Springs 4; Pen Argyl Republican Club B 10, Bangor VFW A 5; Five Points A 8, Slateford Inn 7; Pen Argyl Rep. Club A 13, Roadhouse 2; Five Points B, Deverys NO REPORT; Bangor VFW B 9, Roseto Rod & Gun 8; Wind Gap Legion 10, Bangor Legion 5. Division A: PA Rep. Club B 31, Wind Gap Legion 30, PA Rep. Club A 28, Five Points A 27, Bangor Legion 22, Bangor VFW A 17, Slateford Inn 12. Division B: Bangor VFW B 34, Roseto R & G 28, Roseto Legion 22, PA Roadhouse 16, Mineral Springs 15, Five Points B 13, Deverys 12.

Slate Belt Mens Quoit League Scores and Standings

Slate Belt Mens Quoit League scores and standings from September 13th: Bangor Jax 31, Columbia Fire Co. 25 - Jim Hughes 12-2, Dave Giaquinto 11-3; Brian Miller 9-5, Rick Wagner 9-5. Liberty Fire Co. 34, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 22 - John "Packy" Roberts 10-4, Hilton "Toot" Strunk 9-5; Ken Hagan 8-6. Bangor Elks 42, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 14 - Ryan Kreider 13-1, Brandon Malachowski 13-1; Tom Giamoni 7-7. O'Neill's Place 42, Bangor VFW 14 - Justin Wagner 13-1, Carl Hoffman 12-2, Derek Spence 11-3, Leonard Thomas, Sr. 11-3. Pen Argyl Legion 49, Second Ward Fire Co. 7 - Chuck Klingle 13-1, Calvin Stocker 11-3, Dick Kuster 8-0. East Bangor Fire Co. 37, Rescue Fire Co. 19 - Pat Nawrocki 11-3, Scott Miller 10-4, Scott Allen 10-4; Steve Policelli 8-6. Oxford Fire Co. 56, Roseto Legion 0 (forfeit). First Half Standings: Division 1 - Bangor Elks 2-0, Oxford Fire Co. 2-0, Bangor Jax 2-0, Pen Argyl Legion 2-0, Liberty Fire Co. 2-0, Columbia Fire Co. 1-1, Bangor VFW 0-2 Division 2 - East Bangor Fire Co. 2-0, O'Neill's Place 1-1, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 0-2, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-2, Rescue Fire Co. 0-2, Roseto Legion 0-2, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-2.

Poker Run To Benefit Slate Belt YMCA

Join the Poker Run to benefit the construction of the Slate Belt YMCA on Saturday, September 29th. All Street Legal Vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles, hot rods, minivans, scootes & more) are invited. The event will begins and end at Reagle Dodge, 1223 Blue Valley Drive, Pen Argyl. Registration will be held from 11am to 12:30pm; and following the Poker Run there will be a Burger Bash from 2pm to 5pm. There will be prizes, games and a 50/50 raffle. Registration forms are available at Nazareth YMCA, Reagle Dodge, Instant Replay, the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce and online at www.slatebeltymca.org. For more information, please visit slatebelt ymca.org, www.reagle dodge.com or facebook for more details. There will also be a fundraiser for the Slate Belt YMCA on Ocotber 27th. A Halloween Dance will be held at the Blue Valley Farm Show.