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We all have different tastes in music but it seems that everyone has enjoyed the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at some point. Twelve Twenty-Four, a high energy, full-scale rock orchestra, features the music of TSO, as well as their own holiday creations. They will be performing on December 13 at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg and Zoellner Arts Centre in Bethlehem on December 29. Dirk Yahraes, a Pen Argyl native, performs with Twelve Twenty-Four. The son of Whitfield and Mary Ann Yahraes, Dirk is familiar to audiences in our area as he is the bass player for the Bangor Elks Mens Chorus. His journey to becoming part of Twelve Twenty-Four took a very interesting
By Maria Cascario
path. Dirk said I attended a Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert in Wilkes Barre about ten years ago and came out to find a Twelve Twenty-Four flyer on my windshield. It took a few years, but I finally got to see them at Lehigh University. Over the course of a
few seasons, we developed a relationship and I became known to them as the guy with the flyer on his car. Knowing that I played the bass and was a fan, they offered me an audition at the end of the 2008 season. I was fortunate to be the one selected as their new
bass player. He continued, Being in Twelve Twenty-Four is a wonderful experience. I am surrounded by an incredible group of talented and creative musicians. Second, I love that I get to celebrate the Christmas season and spread its message in a completely different way. Third and most importantly, is the opportunity to meet the people who come to our shows. We hold a Meet and Greet after each show, as a way of thanking everyone for spending a few hours with us. Dirk has heard many compliments on the shows but he says his favorite is We have made coming to your shows part of our Christmas tradition! How do you top that? And it all began with a flyer on my windshield!
Christmas On Broadway will be celebrated on December 15th, at THE HUB, 14 Broadway, Bangor. Starting at noon, come enjoy activities throughout the day and stay for the "FREE" Christmas Community
Dinner from 5pm to 7pm. Entertainment will also be provided. This event is free and open to everyone. For additional information, call 610-599-0465. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish is sponsoring a trip to the
Trump Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, December 13th. Kick off the Christmas holiday with a trip to the shore! There will be a first location pick-up on St. Elizabeth's parking lot in Pen Argyl leaving by 8:30am; the second pick-up location will be the old St. Joseph's parking lot in Wind Gap leaving by 8:35am. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be hosting their annual Christmas luncheon on Thursday, December 20th, at noon. The club is open to all men and women, 55 and older. They recently had a representative from the Crayola Company to present the history of the company. They were also fortunate to be able to salute area veterans at the November meeting. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeReaLohman at 610-8634846 or 610-844-4630. We would like to wish Tori Jancovic a very Happy Birthday on December 9th. Have a great day, Tori! Kyra Castano will be celebrating her birthday
on December 10th. Have a wonderful birthday, Kyra! Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Bill Gallagher, who will be celebrating on December 12th. Have a fantastic day, Bill! We would like to wish Dylan Vaughn a very Happy Birthday on December 12th. Have a great day, Dylan! Trisha Boettinger will be celebrating her birthday on December 12th. Have a great day, Trisha! Santa is coming to the Bangor Public Library on Saturday, December 15th. He will read stories and be available for photographs. Bring your camera and you can take your own picture! Santa will arrive at 10:30am to read stories and will stay until 11:30am. There is no charge for this event just stop in at the Bangor Public Library on that Saturday morning. For more information, please contact the library at 610-588-4136. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other tidbits of information to us at: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013
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Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week November 23 through 28, 2012. Adult fiction: Armstrong, Kelley, Frostbitten; Coplin, Amanda, The orchardist; Evanovich, Janet, Notorious nineteen; Genova, Lisa, Still Alice; Ishiguro, Karuo, Never let me go; See, Lisa, Peony in love; Simonson, Helen, Major Pettigrews last stand. Adult non-fiction: Jillette, Penn, Every day is an atheist holiday; Phillips, Kevin, 1775; Preston, Diana, Cleopatra and Antony; Victoria, Barbara, Its not about you, except when it is. Junior fiction: McDonald, Megan, Stink & the ultimate thumb-wrestling smackdown; McDonald, Megan, Stink: solar system superhero; Mullarkey, Lisa, The din don ditch-a-roo; Mullarkey, Lisa , Swimming with the sharks; Pilkey, Dav, Captain Underpants & the terrifying return of Tippy Tinkletrousers. Junior non-fiction: Kevin, Brian, Gun safety. Easy fiction: The ant and the grasshopper: why should you prepare for tomorrow?; Chaconas, Dori, Looking for Easter; Cocca-Leffler,
Maryann, Princess Kim and too much truth; Miller, Pat, Squirrels New Years resolution; Shapes; Spelman, Cornelia, When I feel angry; Spinelli, Eileen, Miss Foxs class earns a field trip; Spinelli, Eileen, Peace Week in Miss Foxs class; Tyler, Jenny, Animal hideand-seek; Wells, Robert, How do you lift a lion?; Wells, Robert, Whats faster than a speeding cheetah? Easy non-fiction: Heyer, Carol, The first Christmas. Easy Reader fiction: Hill, Eric, Spot bakes a cake; Hill, Eric, Spot can count. Easy Reader nonfiction: Dieker, Wendy, Cranes; Dieker, Wendy, Tractors; Glaser, Rebecca, Airplanes; Glaser, Rebecca, Dump trucks; Glaser, Rebecca, Trains; Riggs, Kate, Apatosaurus; Riggs, Kate, Pterodactyls; Riggs, Kate, Stegosaurus; Riggs, Kate, Triceratops; Riggs, Kate, Tyrannosaurus Rex; Riggs, Kate, Velociraptor; Schmidt, Maria, Fire trucks. Reference: Consumer Reports buying guide 2013. DVDs: Fallen; Max & Rubys Christmas; The Pink Panther classic cartoon collection; Princess of Thieves; Red Skelton; Strawberry Shortcake: berry, Merry Christmas.
Mr. Pete Ruggiero, executive vice president of global operations at Crayola, was the guest speaker at both DeFranco Elementary and Bangor Middle School recently. Both school buildings have been implementing the Leader in Me program, a character & leadership development program that is implemented school-wide at with the intention to help develop the essential life skills and characteristics students need in order to thrive in the 21st century" as well as the seven Habits that the students have been practicing in school and their personal lives. Mr. Ruggiero, a dynamic speaker, spoke to the 5th through 8th graders about the importance of leadership, endurance, and stepping outside your comfort zone to achieve success.
Annual Second Ward Childrens Christmas Party Set For December 8th
The Annual Second Ward Fire Company Childrens Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 1pm, at the firehall. Children up to age 12 are invited to attend. Please call 610-5882700 with the age of child and whether a boy or girl by noon on Friday, December 7th. Anyone wishing to donate cookies or brownies for refreshments can bring them to the firehall the day of the party. Santa will arrive by firetruck. Come and enjoy the fun.
The Lower Mt. Bethel Fire Company visited Little Wrangler Ranch to promote fire safety awareness recently. They discussed with the children what to do in the event of a fire and the importance of having fire drills, not only at pre-school, but also at home. A fireman dressed in all his gear was on hand so that the children could see what a firefighter would look and sound like.
Annual Second Ward Childrens Christmas Party Set For December 8th
The Annual Second Ward Fire Company Childrens Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 1pm, at the firehall. Children up to age 12 are invited to attend. Please call 610-5882700 with the age of child and whether a boy or girl by noon on Friday, December 7th. Anyone wishing to donate cookies or brownies for refreshments can bring them to the firehall the day of the party. Santa will arrive by firetruck. Come and enjoy the fun.
Now is the time to help the pets of families that have been devastated by the recent hurricane, personal tragedies, loss of a loved one or loss of a job. These folks are finding it particularly hard to provide for their own basic needs, let alone those of a family pet. Awareness campaigns like Toys For Tots and Wounded Warriors Project cast a dynamic spotlight for those in need in the human population. With that in mind, lets help our local community in similar fashion and shine a little light for our pets here at home. It is not about the presents you receive, it is about the good you can do with the gifts you give. You have the ability to make a positive difference in this world
through simple acts of kindness, sort of Paying It Forward. An ordinary person can change peoples attitudes, and serve others without the expectation of something in return, thus stimulating their own personal spiritual growth. In return, the idea is to increase the goodness of the world. Shelters always need food, volunteers and money, Leck Veterinary Hospital runs a pick up station for a local group called Camp Papillon. You can donate litter, toys, food, blankets, cleaning supplies and more at 115 West Pennsylvania Avenue in Pen Argyl. If you would like to be a real angel, monetary donations are being collected to help defray the cost of treatment for those most affected and it is all done anonomously. You may know of someone who has a pet and is struggling - why not give a donation by placing credit on their account for necessary services. Stop by the hospital or call for details. This season there is a reason. Help us spread some holiday cheer.
Innovative Treatment Can Help Heal Serious Diabetes Complica(NAPSI)Whether you have diabetes, or know someone who does, youre most likely familiar with the importance of controlling the disease through diet and exercise, an insulin regimen or both. However, even for those who strive to effectively manage their condition, serious and debilitating complications such as diabetic foot ulcers can occur. Fortunately, an innovative treatment option is available in a wound care center near you. Diabetic foot ulcers are common, often painless, complications that are caused by nerve damage and/or poor circulation. Because patients may not experience pain or discomfort with the ulcers, the wounds can go untreated for long periods of time, which can lead to severe consequences, said Dr. Desmond Bell, Board Certified Wound Specialist and founder of the Save A Leg, Save A Life Foundation. The key to preventing additional complications with ongoing diabetic foot ulcers is to seek treatment at a wound care center where professionals can appropriately address the medical needs of the situation. Wound care centers provide advanced wound healing techniques and state-ofthe-art wound assessment, testing and treatment for people suffering from acute and chronic wounds. Although wound healing can take time, if you have a foot wound that has not healed in four weeks with conventional therapies, consult with a doctor at a local wound care center about trying Apligraf. Apligraf is a unique living cell-based treatment that plays a more active role in wound healing by delivering living cells, proteins produced by the cells, and collagen, which each play an important role in healing. Apligraf is the only product with FDA approval for healing both venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. To find a wound care center near you, visit www.apligraf.com. In addition to medical treatment, Dr. Bell recommends that people with diabetes take preventative action and check for signs of diabetic foot ulcers by following these tips to stay foot healthy: Reduce your risk factors Appropriately protect your feet Look at your feet daily Important Safety Information: Apligraf is FDA-approved for the treatment of venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers lasting longer than one month that have not adequately responded to conventional therapy.
Hello fellow readers, All this talk about decorating window boxes with evergreens brought up a few good questions. Bob from Hackettstown asked why Rhododendron leaves curl in the cold. And Jane from Mt. Bethel wrote her Nellie Stevens Holly often turn brown and dieback over winter. What should she do? Both are a result of transpiration which is the loss of water vapor from parts of plants (especially leaves) to facilitate the process of photosynthesis which converts light energy into chemical energy to fuel the plants. Wow that sounds very scientific. Mary version -transpiration works much like sweating as it cools plants and enables the flow of nutrients and water from the roots to shoots.
When plants are unable to replenish the water they lost through transpiration due to frozen soil or drought, dehydration and damage can occur. Ever heard of winter burn? Like our sun burn, it can recover with new growth. Bobs leaves are curling in the cold (and in sweltering heat by the way) to protect themselves from moisture loss. Clever defenses! Be sure to choose the right plant. Nellie Stevens Holly is best in zones 6-9 (we are a 5b) although Ive had success in protected spaces. Avoid planting broadleaved evergreens in areas of high wind exposure. Deeply water plants before the ground freezes, and continue to water during winter months when above freezing if there is little precipitation. You can create physical windbreaks with stakes and burlap or use Wilt-Pruf which is a natural resin derived from Pine Trees. Theres no evidence of its effectiveness (there's that science thing again) but the 60-year tenure speaks for itself. Tip of the season: Some use it on wreaths and Christmas trees to retard needle drop. Garden dilemmas? askmarystone@gmail.c om.
(NAPSI)There could be good news for those feeling the winter bluesat any time of year. Color Can Create Contentment Science has shown that color can have a positive effect on moods and that flowers are one of the easiest ways to add a splash of color and a burst of positive energy into any space. As the days get shorter and it gets darker outside, a wonderful way to change emotions, uplift spirits and give yourself a mood makeover is to infuse color into your home and office, said Michael Skaff, head of floral design for FTD and a member of the Color Marketing Group. Fortunately, you can now get fresh floral arrangements in four distinctive color palettes chosen specifically for their ability to lift spirits. Tone Up Your Mood Each color in the Color Your Day floral collection from FTDgreen, pink, purple and yellowevokes specific, unique feelings. Green: Shades of green deliver renewal and joy with a palette of
harmonious hues. Pink: Shades of pink convey the feelings of love, friendship and warmth. Purple: Shades of purple enchant the spirit and trigger the imagination. Yellow: Shades of yellow bring a cheerful energy to any environment, uplifting the spirit with a spark of sunlight. Color can be integrated into every aspect of daily life with things like pillows, wall color, curtains and flowers, Skaff added. For instance, I painted my kitchen yellow because it gives me a burst of energy that I need in the morning. You may want to integrate purple accents
into your office as it is a color that inspires creativity. Learn More To see the beautiful
arrangements available and for further information, visit www.ftd.com. You can also call (800) 736-3383.
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(NAPSI) Tis the season of decking halls and trimming trees, and now theres a delicious way to do bothin the kitchen. Theres no chance of breaking heirloom ornaments when youre decorating miniature Festive Popcorn Trees made from The Popcorn Boards recipe. Roll up your sleeves, gather the kids and pull out your prettiest decorating sugars and sprinkles. Then turn marshmallows and popcorn into a scenic winter wonderland to displayor eat. Long ago, Christmas trees were trimmed with treats such as apples, nuts or dates. With Festive Popcorn Trees, your entire tree is edible. Theres no right or wrong way to decorate a tree, but if youre not happy with the results,
a garland, then decorate them with colorful candies. Serving suggestion: Place each tree on a sugar cookie and decorate your serving tray with shredded coconut to resemble snow. Notes: * Its important that this recipe starts with unflavored white popcorn for best color and flavor. You can make your own colored sugar by adding food coloring to sugar, stirring in a bowl or shaking vigorously in a sealed container.
MIX cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well blended. SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls; place in single layer in shallow pan. Freeze 10 min. Dip balls in chocolate; place in shallow waxed paper-lined pan, allowing excess chocolate to pool at bottom of each ball. Decorate with remaining ingredients as shown in photo. 1pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 24 NUTTER BUTTER Cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups) 2pkg. (6 squares each) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted 48 Mini OREO Bite Size Cookies 2Tbsp. decorating icing REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Keep refrigerated.
1/4cup ground Coffee, any variety 1/4tsp. ground nutmeg 2Tbsp. sugar 2-1/2cups cold water 1cup eggnog, warmed 1/2cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping PLACE coffee and nutmeg in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place sugar in empty pot of coffee maker. ADD water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir in eggnog. POUR into 4 cups; top with COOL WHIP.
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(NewsUSA) - Is there really a difference between wiper blades? When is it necessary to change my wipers? As the wet seasons approach, it's important to ask yourself these questions as heavy rains and increasingly severe weather can obscure driving visibility. In fact, the American Optometric Association reports that 90 percent of all driving decisions are based on visibility. Having a properly installed set of wiper blades will enhance your vision during difficult driving conditions. Most drivers don't even realize they need new wipers until that moment of truth, as a storm approaches or heavy snow begins to fall. To avoid this, check your wipers once a month for worn or split rubber that can cause streaking or chattering. TRICO, an authority in the wiper blades industry, encourages consumers to "change your clocks, change your blades" and make replacing wipers part of your typical fall and spring routine maintenance during daylight saving time. Finding the right-sized
blades can seem difficult. The "Find Your Wiper" feature on wiperblades.com offers a quick solution by letting drivers select their vehicle's make, model and year to display a full selection of wiper blade options. You may find that several different wiper blades fit your car, and then ask yourself, "Does it really matter which one I use?" The difference between a conventional style and the newer, premium beam design is important to keep in mind. A conventional blade design features a steel superstructure with blade claws, a rubber wiping element and several connection
On Thursday, November 15, 2012, the Slate Belt Young at Heart Club had the opportunity to honor our local veterans. Eugene Trigiani, one of the veterans, presented a program on POW's. Five students from Pius X High School, accompanied by Mr. Bill Stine, presented a stiring and emotional patriotic musical tribute. One of the students by the name of Dan also played Taps on a trombone. But most of all, it was wonderful to be able to salute our veterans! I, personally, want to thank all the veterans and their families, and all our members and guests, for allowing us to thank these very deserving people. God Bless America! Sincerely, Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman, President, Slate Belt Young at Heart Club The Bangor Park Board and Octoberfest Committee would like to thank everyone who assisted in making this years Octoberfest a huge success. Thank you to all the volunteers, judges, vendors, pumpkin carvers and everyone else who helped to make this an enjoyable event. In addition, we would like to thank the following people: Bangor Borough, Bangor Police Department, Rescue and Second Ward Fire Companies for the lights, Kevin Strawn, Perry Morris and Boy Scout Troop #102, Frontier Communications, Chocolates on Broadway, Giant Food Market, Main Street Market, the residents of the Bangor High Rise for donating stockings, Bangor High School National Art Honor Society, The Do Something Club and Dally's Amusements for balloons. Whatever Comes Along and The Methodist Church Thrift Store for the scarecrow clothes. The Girl Scout troops, Bangor Child Care Center and Little Ray's Day Care for carving pumpkins. And a special thanks to Greg Diomedo for running the hay ride and to the Bangor Elks for running the train and to True Blue Farms for donating ALL of the pumpkins. The First Place winner of the Themed Pumpkin display was Madagascar 3 by Janet, Phyllis and Roberta. The Second Place winners for Dead Date by The Fusch Family and Third Place winners for Classic Movie Monsters were Sherry, Gail, Sheila and Mandy. The winners of the Childrens Costume Contest were as follows: Ages 0-4: Prettiest, Olivia Burton, Funniest, Jack McGinley, Scariest, Donovan Crowley and Most Original was the little boy as the John Deer Tractor. For Ages 5-10: Prettiest, Krista Bartholomew, Funniest, Shannon Louszko, Scariest, Heckman Phillips, Most Original, Ryan DeVito. For Ages 11-15: Prettiest, Tiffany Baumgartner, Funniest, Renee Marinelli, Scariest, Avery Schiavone and Most Original, April Ramella. This event would not have been possible without all the hard work and donations of the volunteers, businesses and organizations. Thank You, Bangor Park Board Dear Editor, Major Mary Francis of the Salvation Army is a wonderful person. She is a hard-working person who loves Christmas and works especially hard through the holidays. She is very understanding and helpful of families and children in need. Major Mary is a good friend who listens and is there to help in any way she can. Thank you, Major Mary, for being my friend. Sincerely, Jeffrey The Washington Twp. Fire. Co. Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank the following businesses and people who donated to the Holiday Bingo game on November 18th; Albanese Florist, Bangor Hardware, Blue Valley Diner, Bono Pizza in Bangor and Bono Pizza in Pen Argyl, Carmellas, Detzis, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Giant, Holiday Hair, Old Mill Restaurant, Reimer Bros., Richmond Hotel, Speers Meat Market, Cristies Styling Studio, Style America, Tolinos Fuel, The Trolley Shops Restaurant, and Weis Markets. We would also like to thank Laura Bachman, Sheila Boettinger, Cindy DeLuca, Marge Dally, Albert and Donna Eberle, Jane Eberle, Dee Frable, Ruth Hahn, Gail Miller, Brian and Jill Segfried, Kay Shook, Shirley Thomas, Frances Tolino, Harold and Sandy Wambold, Bob Smith, Joe Henry and Lonnie Romano. Sincerely, Washington Twp. Ladies Auxiliary