Bishop John O. Barres recently appointed Mr. Mario Lucrezi as principal of Pius X Jr. / Sr. High School. Mr.

Lucrezi began work in July and is diligently preparing for the start of the 20132014 school year. Mr. Lucrezi comes to Pius X with over 35 years of educational experience, 15 of which have been working in administration. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of

Tampa and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University. He is also an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish and a life-long resident of the Slate Belt. Mr. Lucrezi is excited to get back into the realm of school rigor and looks forward to challenging students to excel in all aspects of their day. Pius Xs small class sizes and opportunity for Catholic education make it an ideal place to learn. The first day of school for the 2013-14 school year for Grades 7-9 will be on Monday, August 26th. Grades 10-12 will report on Tuesday, August 27th with the entire school reporting on Wednesday, August 28th.

Pen Argyl Area High School will distribute yearbooks for 20122013 on Friday, August 9th, from 10am to 1pm in the Alumni Gym Lobby. Yearbooks may also be picked up after this date in the high school office, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm. If you have any questions, please call 610-863-1293. The Northampton

Cty. 4-H Fair will be held at the Northampton Ct. 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 9th through 11th. The fair is free and open to the public, and will include food, games, animals and a petting zoo. For more information, call 610-746-1970. Happy Birthday

Wishes are sent to Mason Santo, who willb e celebrating his 9th birthday on August 9th. We would like to wish Nancy Rasmussen a very Happy Birthday on August 10th. Have a great day, Nancy! Taylar Santo will be celebrating her 5th birthday on August 11th. Enjoy your special day, Taylar! Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Tor Rasmussen, who will be celebrating on August 11th. We would like to wish Sally Shutler a very Happy Birthday on August 13th. Have a wonderful day, Sally! Torey Rasmussen will be celebrating her birthday on August 13th. Have a fantastic day, Torey! The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Thursday, August 8th at 7pm. Speaker for the evening will be Mr. David

Longenbach, whose topic will be WW II and the D-Day Invasion. Mr. Longenbach is an expert on military history and is currently on the faculty staff at Penn State University. He is working on his PhD at Temple University. This event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor. For additional information please contact Janet Miller at 610-5883434. The Slate Belt Young At Heart Club will be meeting at St. Elizabeth church hall on Thursday, August 15th, at 1pm. Mr. Walter Cole will present a program on the local heritage. For more information, call Mary Lou Derea Lohman at 610-8634846 or 610-844-4630. We love hearing from you! Send your tidbits of information to: The PRESS 1 Broadway Bangor, PA 18013

Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week of July 18th to July 24th, 2013. Adult Fiction: Giunta, Phil By Your Side; Hart, John The King of Lies; Johansen, Iris Hunting Eve; Robb, J.D New York to Dallas; and Shriver, Lionel Big Brother. Adult Non-Fiction: Caputo, Philip The Longest Road; Jones, Shirley Shirley Jones;

Nolt, Steven M. A History of the Amish. Young Adult Fiction: Levy, Debbie Imperfect Spiral; Smith, Alexander Gordon The Fury. Easy Fiction: Hopkins, Jackie Mims Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians; Kann, Victoria Emeraldalicious; Kann, Victoria Goldilicious; Numeroff, Laura If You Take a Mouse to School. DVDs: 42: The Jackie Robinson Story and Million Dollar Baby.

Community spirit runs deep in Roseto. Last year, they celebrated their 100 year anniversary with a 5k, Ecumenical Service, parade, weekend festival, various other events, and a gala. The committee decided that due to the success and overwhelming positive feedback that they could not stop there. These volunteer community members created a new committee called Project 2037 geared toward holding a yearly Roseto Day that will lead them up to their 125th anniversary in 2037. On Thursday, August 8th an Ecumenical Service, dedicated to the

Year of Faith, will be held at 6pm in the Bangor - Roseto Presbyterian Church, located at 332 Kennedy Drive, Bangor. On Saturday, August 10th, Roseto Day will be held from 2pm to 10pm at the Roseto Ball Park, located at 64 DeNisco Street, Roseto. Roseto Day will be a community day for Roseto and all surrounding communities in the area to come and enjoy delicious food, spectacular entertainment, and fun carnival games. To learn more about Roseto Day you can follow them on their Facebook page at Rosetos Project 2037.

James P. Poliskiewicz Jr. graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a duel Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and a Bachelor of Science in Health Education. He was a member of the National Society of Leadership. He is a 2008 graduate of Bangor High School. Victoria A. Poliskiewicz graduated from Moravian College with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Arts and Design. While at Moravian, Tori was captain of the field hockey team and a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She was a student delegate at the National Sigma Leadership

the children of Rosanne Poliskiewicz and the late James P. Poliskiewicz Sr. of Upper Mt. Bethel Township and the grandchildren of Frances Poliskiewicz and the late Philip Poliskiewicz Sr. and the late Joseph and Mary Olive Roccaro of Williams Township. James resides in Upper Mt. Bethel Township and Victoria resides in Miami, Florida. Conference in Chicago. She is a 2009 graduate of Bangor High School. James and Victoria are

The Stroudsburg Aglow will meet on Thursday, August 8th, at 9:30am at the St. Peters United Methodist Church in Saylorsburg, PA. Refreshments start at 9:30am. Fellowship starts at10am. The guest speaker will be Dorothy Dotter who was raised in a Christian home and was saved at the age of 9 at her churchs summer Bible school. In 1996 she received the baptism in the Holy Spirit and soon after joined the Lancaster Aglow. In 2005 she was asked to serve on the Area Team as V.P. of Financial Development. Dottie also serves the

Lord in a prayer group and leads a Bible study. She is a wife, a mother, a teacher and a Christian who in her desperation cried out to God. His answer changed her life, and the lessons He taught her built her faith and continues to refine her. Dottie's favorite Bible verse is Romans 12:1 (KJV) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. If you have any questions or need directions call 610-614-0507 or e-mail stroudsburga glow@verizon.net.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, held their Vacation Bible School from July 29th through August 2nd. Under the supervision of Kim Jennings and Michele Harrison, and the help of dozens of volunteers, the children had a fun-filled week. Under the theme, Kingdom Rock, the children learned about Standing Strong For God. The aim was to teach about Gods love

through bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and songs. Children ranged in age from 2 to

11, and all were welcomed. If your child didnt attend this year, please

keep in mind that this is a yearly event for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

A new series of DivorceCare, a support group for those going through separation or divorce, will begin meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. The sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6:308:30 PM at Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, for thirteen weeks. Registration is $10, with scholarships available. For more information and directions, please contact the church office at (570) 992-7050 or

office@mounteatonchur ch.org. Directions to the church and more information about DivorceCare may also be found at www.mounteatonchurch .org. Mount Eaton is a nondenominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages.

McMichaels UMC, 104 White Church Road, McMichaels PA is holding its annual All you can eat Donation Only Breakfast on Saturday, August 10th from 8am to 10:30am. This includes a full breakfast with beverages in the air conditioned fellowship hall. Handicapped accessible. A Car Wash will be held from 10 am to 2pm for only $6 a car. Hot dogs will be available for sale during the car wash. Open to everyone!

(NAPSI)Whether its knitting, scrapbooking or finger painting with kids, millions of people in the U.S. take part in crafting. Many of them are also supporting an initiative to raise awareness about developmental disabilities and autism. Its A.C. Moores Crafting a Better World for All Kids campaign. Responding To A Need Its estimated that every year, 1 million children with unidentified disabilities enter school with learning and health issues that put them far behind their peers. A new case of autism is diagnosed every 20 minutes. To address these issues, for the fourth year in a row, A.C. Moore has partnered with Easter Seals to support early intervention and autism services in communities that the stores serve. Crafters who shop at

A.C. Moore are being asked to donate $1 at checkout to support Easter Seals. To date, $500,000 has been raised by A.C. Moore for Easter Seals. Money raised during the campaign supports the Easter Seals Make the First Five Count initiative, which offers free online screenings, early intervention and autism services, and gives thousands of children access to services that help them live, learn, work and play in the community. Early Intervention Is Key We know that through early detection and individualized intervention, children with autism can make significant progress, said Dr. Patricia Wright, MPH, Ph.D., Easter Seals national director of autism services. If parents think their child may have a devel-

opmental delay or autism, they are urged to trust their instincts and share their concerns with their health care provider. Parents and grandparents can also monitor their childs milestones at MaketheFirstFiveCount. org and take the Ages & Stages Questionnaire if they are concerned about their childs development. A.C. Moore is a specialty retailer offering a vast selection of arts, crafts and floral merchandise to a broad demographic of customers. Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. To learn more, visit www.easterseals.com and www.ac moore.com.

WHAT ABOUT MURDER - SUICIDE - ETC ?? ? I'm not threatening anyone here! ...and... no, this isn't what you should be considering for your Realtor. However...a change has occurred this year regarding disclosure. Before you purchase a property it is the law that you review and sign a "Sellers Disclosure Statement" This is an 11 page form completed by the Seller. It provides, or discloses, numerous informational items relative to the property regarding all aspects of the property. If the Seller is aware of any condition or deficiency he must disclose it and explain it on this form. In he event that the Seller knowingly withholds information relative to a deficiency you may be able to hold him legally liable at some point. For example...If he states that he never got water in the basement and you find that after every storm you could raise guppies down there...there might be an improper disclosure. In the past, if a murder or suicide occurred in a home it was mandatory that it be disclosed. As of January of this year the Pennsylvania

Supreme Court ruled " Today, we find that psychological damage to a property cannot be considered a material defect in the property which must be revealed by the Seller to the Buyer." In the past this would have been considered a "Stigmatized Property", and would have had to be disclosed. While I personally disagree with this decision (they aren't listening to me) it re-enforces the doctrine off "caveat emptor" i.e. Buyer beware. I personally believe these events would create a situation where some Buyers would not be interested in these formerly considered stigmatized properties if they knew of these facts...for whatever personal reasons they are entitled to. Nevertheless, once again...my logic is wrong. But, in this day where it is questionable whether our government is acting in the best interest of the people, I can't say that I'm surprised....just my opinion. Feel free to call for any real estate related information and to buy or sell your home by calling The Great American Real Estate Company at 610-863-6205.

water and debris. Discard or replace them if they have been submerged. Have an electrician inspect electrical appliances that have been wet and dont turn on or plug in appliances unless an electrician has verified it is safe. Downed Power Lines Always assume fallen power lines are energized. Stay at least 10 feet away from a

downed power line and any nearby objects it may be touching, such as a fence or a tree limb. Contact your utility company immediately to report downed power lines outside your home. Never touch a person or object that is in direct or indirect contact with a downed power line. Instead, call 911 immediately. Visit www.esfi.org for more information.

(NAPSI)The peak of hurricane season is just around the corner, bringing with it high winds, extreme rains, and flooding. In anticipation of this volatile weather, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is educating consumers about the electrical dangers that can result in the aftermath of severe storms and providing resources to help safely weather the storms this season. When re-entering your home after a storm, exercise extreme caution. Always have a licensed electrician check the house, including wiring and appliances, to make sure it is safe before flipping a switch or plugging in an appliance. Follow these tips to keep your home electrically safe: Submerged Electrical Appliances Take care when stepping into a flooded area and be aware that

submerged outlets or electrical cords may energize the water, posing a potentially deadly trap. Electrical items such as circuit breakers, fuses, GFCIs, receptacles, plugs and switches can malfunction when exposed to

Through the month of August, artist Jeffrey M. Green will be showing his colored pencil works at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, Nazareth, for a month-long show. A collection of original works, with prints will be shown. The ideal of beauty as classically expressed in art will be a major theme. The gallery is well worth the trip, a gem in downtown Nazareth. Invariably when a person sees my work they exclaim, That is colored pencils?! It is a surprise that I really enjoy, highlighting the charm of what you can do with this medium. I will always be fascinated with how a humble pencil can be pushed to the level and impact of a painting, Jeffrey said. Many people describe my work with the words peaceful serene, and tranquil. The uplifting is a major focus of my art, through highlighting accessible beauty we

see around us. Traditional art and realism are major influences, shown

through this fresh, relatively new medium, continued Jeffrey. The show closes on August 29th. Most works will be for sale, while commission arrangements can be made through the gallery and artist. The Nazareth Center for the Arts is located at 30 Belvidere Street, Nazareth. An Artists Reception will be held on Sunday, August 11th, from 2pm to 4pm. Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 2pm, or by appointment at 610614-0404.

(NAPSI)Should you be taking the medications youre taking? If youre 65 or older, thats an important question to ask yourself and your healthcare provider. Why? Because some commonly prescribed medications can actually be harmful for older adults. As you get older, your body changes. These changes can increase the chances that you might have side effects from certain drugs. For example, your liver or kidneys may not function quite as well as when you were younger, so your body cant process medications in the same way. This can lead to a build-up of the drug in your system, which can increase the risk of side effects such as falls, a drop in blood pressure or heart rate, drowsiness, or confusion. Many older adults have two or more health problems that require

multiple medications and treatments. Because of this, older adults are more likely to experience potentially harmful interactions between their prescriptions. In fact, every year, one in three adults 65 and older has one or more harmful reactions to medications they are taking. Older adults and their caregivers need to take an active role in managing their medications, says Cathy Alessi, MD, a physician who specializes in the care of older adults and is the president of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). They need to ask questions of their doctor, nurse, physician assistant, or pharmacist, and read the information that comes with their medications. All medications have side effects, even those sold over-thecounter. Thats why patients should discuss the risks and benefits of

any medication with their healthcare provider before deciding which ones are right for them. What should you do to lower your odds of having harmful medication side effects or drug interactions? Here are five tips from the American Geriatrics Society: 1. Bring a list of all the medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, and over-the-counter drugs youre taking to every medical appointment. The list should include the dosages you take and how often you take them. Be sure your emergency contact person or caregiver has an up-to-date copy of the list. 2. If you notice a new health problem or symptom after starting a new medication, you may be having a harmful drug reaction. Tell your healthcare provider right away. If you have a serious reaction, such as difficulty breathing or

swelling in your throat, call 911 and go to the emergency room immediately. 3. Fill your prescriptions at the same pharmacy and get to know your local pharmacist. Your pharmacists job is to be aware of all the medications youre taking. Most pharmacies use computer systems that alert the pharmacist to possible drug interactions. 4. Once or twice a year, ask your primary healthcare provider to review your list of medications, supplements, and vitamins. Ask whether you still need to take each one, and at its current dose. There may be times when your provider will decide to stop some of your medications or adjust the doses. Just remember, though, that you should never change the dose or stop taking any medication without first consulting your provider.

5. Whenever a healthcare professional prescribes a new medication, changes a dosage, or stops prescribing a drug youve been prescribed, ask for an explanation. Its important that you understand these changes in your care. To help healthcare providers care for older adults who take multiple medications, the AGS has published a list of medications that may cause harmful side effects in older people

when taken alone or in combination. In the healthcare industry this list is known as the Beers List, or Beers Criteria, and is named after the late Dr. Mark Beers, a geriatric medicine specialist who originated the list in 1991. For more information about how to safely manage your medications, visit www.healthinaging.org, the website of the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging.

came to fruition; Chip Turtzo, a local realtor helped facilitate the partial donation of the 109 Broadway building after Turtzo, Spry, and King had relocated. The building underwent major construction to update and preserve its early 1900s integrity with the ability for Recovery Revolution to relocate their business in November 2009. Recovery Revolution was able to update most Recovery Revolution is excited to announce that we have received 2 separate building improvement grants and have built a collaborative partnership with Barry Isett and Associates. Recovery Revolution at their 109 Broadway building is in the midst of a major construction project which started at the end of June and will continue until the end of August. Recovery Revolution is the premiere outpatient addictions treatment facility in the Slate Belt of Pennsylvania. They have been proudly serving the community since 2005. Though they were offered a free building in Wind Gap, the Executive Director, Jana Morris states, We looked at our population at that time and realized that many of our clientele were within walking distance of downtown Bangor. We decided to make a commitment to downtown Bangor by looking for local property." In 2009 Recovery Revoluton's dreams

of the interior at that time however knew that the slate roof would need to be addressed in the near future. In early 2010, the roof began to leak into the third floor and eventually the leak progressed to the 2nd floor. The downtown community transformation is only possible with the assistance and support of many people. Recovery Revolution would like to thank everyone

that plays a part in our success. Recovery Revolution has been chosen to receive a Northampton County Community Block Development Grant (CBDG) to cover the cost of a replacement to our slate roof, spouting and other problem areas causing leaks in order to expand our services.

We would like to thank Sharon Davis and the entire design committee for selecting our project. This has been a dream of Recovery Revolutions staff since the purchase. Recovery Revolution is excited about the current and upcoming work on the building and grateful to be part of a collaborative community effort.

The Monroe County Historical Association will host the 5th Annual Olde Time Fun childrens activities on Saturday, August 31st, from 11am until 3pm in the backyard of the Stroud Mansion, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. This event will coincide with StroudFest in downtown Stroudsburg. The Monroe County Historical Association will also hold an Open House with free tours of the historic 1795 Stroud Mansion in conjunction with the Olde Time Fun event. Various kid-friendly activity stations featuring historic games, demonstrations and crafts for children will be located throughout the backyard. Dressed in period attire, members of the 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Civil War re-

enactment group will be available to discuss Monroe County Civil War veterans and showcase what life was like for local soldiers during the War. Adding to the festivities of the afternoon, local musical ensemble The Wayfarers and Company will perform songs and tunes using a guitar, hammered and lap dulcimers, fiddle,

flute, mandolin, harp and a banjo. In the event of inclement weather, Olde Time Fun will be moved to the second floor of the Stroud Mansion. Please note the second floor is not handicap accessible. Children must be supervised at all times. The Olde Time Fun is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated.

For more information, please contact the Monroe County Historical Association at (570) 421-7703 or visit the web site at www.monroehistorical. org. The Monroe County Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving Monroe Countys rich history.

Bangor Slater Band Boosters will hold Road Rally 2013 on Saturday, August 24th beginning at 10am (Rain or Shine). The rally begins and ends at Blue Valley Farm Show

By Maria Cascario

and coincides with the Blue Valley Farm Show. Entry fee is $20.00 per car. For pre-registration, vehicle and passenger information may be completed the day of the event. Pre-registration deadline is August 19th.

To pre-register or for more information contact Nick at 610-217-3464. Participants will complete a scavenger hunt driving game where driver and team navigate a course of questions and directions. The course will take teams on a picturesque drive though the surrounding area. At the conclusion, teams will have the opportunity to enjoy the Farm Show as well as a performance by the Slater Band at 1pm. Nick Timar, president of Band Boosters, said This is one of the fundraisers were doing. The funds will go toward replacing and repairing band uniforms and for helping to finance a trip to Disneyland in spring for a competition. There are 102 students in the

Band. There are forty members of the Bangor Slater Band Boosters. They run the concession stands at sporting events for Bangor High School to raise funds and they will have future fundraisers at various restaurants in the area. Please consider participating in one of the fundraisers that the Slater Band Booster is hosting for the month of August. On August 10th from 12pm to 11pm, SO FUN! on 248 in Easton will be sponsoring a fundraiser and from August 19th to August 23rd from 11am to 10pm FIVE GUYS, Dryland Way, Easton, PA will be offering a fundraiser. The proceeds go to support the band with instruments, uniforms and trips. The Bangor Band has been a rich tradition in the school

district that brings with it the highest honors during band festivals and competitions. Help support the continuing hard work of these students. For more information contact Mr. Hahn at the Bangor High School at hahner@bangorsd.org. They will have a Band Festival at Bangor Park on Wednesday, September 25th at 7pm. Admission is $5. Slater Band Booster Schedule of Events: August 10th, 12pm-11pm SO FUN Yogurt (Easton, PA); August 19, 22, 23-11am-10pm FIVE GUYS (Easton, PA); August 24th, 10am-BVFS ROAD RALLY; August 27th, 6:30pm-Band Booster Meeting HS band room; August 28th, 6pm-Preview Night at the High School; September 17th-19th, Ruby Tuesday, Stroudsburg, PA.

Blue Mountain Garden Club Meeting: August 7th, 7pm, East Bangor Park. Topic: Hummingbird Flowers. 14th Annual Columbia Fire Co. Golf Outing: Friday, August 9th. For more information please contact 610-588-0597 or visit www.columbiafireco.or g for a registration form. New Approach Presents 43rd Cancer Benefit: The Time of Your Life - August 9th and 10th, 7:30pm, August 11th, 2pm, at Bangor Area Middle School. Proceeds benefit Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center. Salem UCC Peach Festival: Saturday, August 10th, 3pm to

9pm; 2218 Community Drive (Rt.946) Bath. In case of rain, in the church from 3pm to 7pm; Bring lawn chairs or sit at tables. Portland Pets, 501 Delaware Avenue, Portland: Free Dog Wash for donations on Saturday, August 10th from 11am to 4pm. Proceeds will go to the Portland Hook & Ladder #1. Pocono Pride Girls Fast Pitch Softball Player Evaluations: 8/10 Mt. Pocono, Oak St. 16U-18U 10AM12PM / 12U-14U 12:30PM - 2:30PM; 8/24 Pen Argyl Green & White Field, "C" St. off of Rt. 512 16U-18U 10AM-12PM / 12U14U 12:30PM 2:30PM; 8/25 East Bangor Park, Park &

Cleveland St. 12U-18U 9:30AM - 12PM. Visit www.poconopride.com or contact Dan Boccia at 570-977-6393. Movie Night at Bangor Park: August 10th at dusk, showing Oz The Great and Powerful, starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff and Mila Kunis. A mischievous magician gains the wisdom to become a powerful ruler after being swept away to a land of magic and mystery. Shady illusionist Oscar Diggs, enchants curious audiences at a Kansas circus. A self-professed con man, he's a fasttalking performer who aspires to follow in the footsteps of inventors like Thomas Edison. The Movie is rated PG and is 130 minutes. It starts at dusk. Free Admission. Popcorn and drinks will be sold. Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs. Roseto Day: August 10th, from 2-10pm at the Roseto Ball Park located at 64 DeNisco Street, Roseto. Roseto Day will be a community day for Roseto and all surrounding communities in the area to come and enjoy food, entertainment, carnival games & visit with a variety of vendors. King Henry and the Showmen: is is the next concert scheduled in the Wind Gap Park Board Summer Sounds Concert Series and will be held Sunday, August 11th, at 6 P.M. at Wind Gap Park. There is one remaining concert in the series

Steel Creek Band on August 25th. Concerts are held rain or shine. The Wind Gap Athletic Association will be selling refreshments in the park. Northampton County 4-H Center Chicken B-B-Q dinner: Sunday, Aug. 11th, from noon till the chicken is gone at the Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth. This event will be held in conjunction with the Northampton County 4-H Fair being held at the 4-H Center, August 9th-11th. The Slate Belt AARP 4135 Picnic: Bady's Picnic Grove, Monday, August 12th. Please call Dottie Duckworth to purchase tickets, 610-588-3306. Blue Mountain Community Library Dine & Donate Fundraiser at Lone Star Steakhouse: 20 Kunkle Drive, Easton, PA on Wednesday, August 14 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Lone Star will generously donate 15% of all receipts of diners who present a coupon. Anyone wishing to help the library with this fundraiser must have the coupon before they visit the restaurant; coupons will not be available that night. Please consider participating in this fundraiser and stop into the Library on or before the 14th to pick up a coupon. The Blue Mountain Community library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Call Lisa at

610-863-3029 for more information. Slate Belt Heritage Center Annual Golf Tournament: Friday, August 16th, Shawnee Golf Resort. 4-Man Scramble with 8am Start. FMI, Marc at 1-570-897-5459. Bangor/Roseto Presbyterian Parish Peach Festival: Friday, August 16th, 5pm to 8pm, Kennedy Drive, Behind Medic 9. Hot foods, desserts, salads, cake walk. Airconditioned facility. FMI: Call Bonnie Price 610-863-4402. Salvation Army Summer Carnival: Saturday, August 17th, 10am to 2pm; 301 W. Main Street, Pen Argyl. For more information, call 610-863-6677. 38th Annual Transue/Rustine Family Reunion: August 18th, 11am-6pm at East Bangor Park. Business meeting at 1pm, this years theme is Red, White and Blue. Refreshments are served and families are reminded to bring a lunch and item for the cake raffle. FMI: Call Donna at 484-298-0192 or Shirley at 484-6617187. Lehigh Valley Unit of the American Cancer Society Look GoodFeel Better Makeover Workshop: Monday, August 19th at 6pm at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Cedar Crest. This free workshop teaches women with cancer how to understand and care for changes in their skin which may occur during treatment. Participants will receive a free make-up kit. This is a great program! Come and spend some time learning how to look good and feel better. Please call your American Cancer Society at 1-800-2272345 to register.

The Friends of the Bangor Public Library "Like New/Gently Used" Book Sale: at the Blue Valley Farm Show from August 20th to the 24th. The sale will be held in the large gray building from 5:00 - 10:00 Tues. - Friday and from 12:00 - 10:00 on Saturday which will be "Bag Day". Over 2000 books will be offered for sale and will range in price form .50 - 4.00. Books will be organized according to genre' and will include books for all ages. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer at 610-588-8615 or Janet Miller @ 610-5883434. Vacation Bible School at The Salvation Army: August 19th to 23rd, 9am to noon; 301 W. Main Street, Pen Argyl. FMI: Call 610-863-6677. The Monroe County Historical Association 5th Annual Olde Time Fun: childrens activities on Saturday, August 31, 11am until 3pm in the backyard of the Stroud Mansion, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. This event will coincide with StroudFest in downtown Stroudsburg. Camp Papillon Pet Adoption and Rescue Yard Sale: at Washington Pet Store, Blue Valley Drive, Bangor, on September 14th. They are in need of vendors and crafters. FMI: email darla26@epix.net. Merchants Bank Walkers bus trip to New York: Sept. 15th. Leaving the Merchants Bank, 191 Branch at 9am and departing from New York at 6pm. FMI: contact Karen Campanaro at 610-588-9211 or Tracey Hower at 610-588-0981.

As a long time member of Bangor, I want to thank my neighbors and friends for the support of my family during the illness of my husband, Ian Cramb. Ian passed away on July 6th. We are grateful for all the cards, gifts and expressions of sympathy. Our family would especially like to thank Pastor Eng for his help and support during this time. In gratitude, Betty Cramb This is one of those stories with a sad ending; a fellow volunteer an animal lover, Keith Royer, passed away July 29 doing what he loved. Keith ran a transport for rescues and you could see his love for the animals by going to his face book page, Keiths rescue Transports. As you read this, know that his beloved dog, Stormy, is truly a special friend and companion. Stormy is a pit bull that always traveled with Keith on his adventures in helping fellow dogs find safety and homes. Keith and Stormy were on a transport mission to save a litter of 7 month old dachshunds who were being transported from TN to MA on behalf of Furever Dachund Rescue. As happens sometime with transports, there are weather conditions, flat tires and anxious dogs; this night was no different. The transport was running late and arrangements were made by Keith to stay overnight in MD to continue the transport the next morning so the puppies could stay overnight with a fellow transporter and have a good nights rest before continuing the next day. As all who know Keith, he was always early and eager to get started. the dogs always came first! That morning, Keith was not at his meeting point. Keith was in his hotel room having suffered a massive brain aneurysm; Stormy by his side. Emergency response and Animal Control were called knowing that Stormy may be distressed. When emergency responders arrived at the scene and determined that something was seriously wrong, they proceeded to enter the room. Animal control opened the door to the hotel room with the expectation that Stormy would be protective and found instead that he was trying to help Keith by leading the emergency responders to Keith lying unconscious on the floor. Stormy proceeded to alert medics of Keiths medications as well. Stormys desire to protect Keith was that of a loving, gentle companion, who only wanted to make sure that Keith would be alright. We hear so many stories about various breeds of dogs, especially pit bulls, but today, I share one with you of a great dog, a great companion and a gentle soul. STORMY and his best friend, Keith! Keiths family and friends would like everyone for their outpouring of gifts, donations, help and expressions of sympathy during this trying time. Thank You All, Keith Royers Family and Friends

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Solar Pool Heater: $60. Mt. Bethel. Call 570-897-6457. (1/5) Slate Pool Table: 7x3.5, like new, $600. Pricilla Peddler Pen Argyl: 3BR Single, corner cabinet, bench desk incudes water, trash, family and pie safe set, $150; Gym, $25; Kitchen room, 2 car garage, large Universal table and 4 chairs, $30; yard, no pets. Credit check. Entertainment Center, televisions, TV stands, antique $1,000/mo. steel wagon wheels, $70. Parkhill Realty, Inc. Lots more. All items are 610-863-7070 (1/2) OBO. Call 610-588-0713 for appointment. (1/5)

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1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic: 132k miles, runs good, asking $2,200. Call 610-863-4085. (2/5) 1996 Chevy Blazer: 4-wheel drive, good condition. $2,200, OBO. Call 610-588-5624 or 610-390-8954. (2/5)

Lawn Mower Chainsaw Riding Mower Repairs Lawn and Garden Equipment Repairs Chainsaws, Chainsaw blade sharpening Lawn Mowers Riding Mowers - All Brands and Types Weed Wackers, ETC I also take unwanted items. Call Donald at 610-392-5598 before 10pm. Pick Up and Drop Off Available. (1/3)

Pen Argyl 1600 sq. ft. Commercial YARD SALES Large roll-up door, storage loft. Perfect for general contractor MOVING SALE: 214 Market St., Bangor, August 9th & 10th or small engine repair. 11am-6pm High End Standley bedroom Negotiable. Suite, King, 6 pcs. cherry 610-863-4141. (1/4) wood, bedroom furniture,

antique walnut dining set 10 pc., huge halloween decoration collection, replica desk / matching chair, misc. family room chairs & furniture, Nautilus equipment, other misc. household items. ALL TOP QUALITY Serious Buyers Only Please! (3/3)

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Full Time Receptionist/ Bookkeeper Must have Quickbooks experience. Send resume to PO Box 8, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 (1/4)

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For Sale: Shelled Corn, 50 lb. bag, $8.50; Cracked Corn, 50 lb. bag, $9.50; Call 484-2399492. (7/10)

FOR RENT IN BANGOR One Bedroom apartment First Floor $540 month + Utilities Call: 570-656-0476 TS Roseto: 2BR Apartment, includes heat, water, electric, sewer, garbage. Completely remodeled. Stove and Fridge also included. No pets, no smoking. $800 per month plus security. Call 610-588-1104. (WM TS)
ALL ANTIQUES WANTED: Buying Old Toys, Dolls, Military Items, Old ammo, Reloading Equipment, Bullet Molds, Tin or Porcelain, Advertising Signs, costumes, Junk Jewelery, Pottery, Glassware, Old Fishing tackle, Stamps, Coins, Anything Collectible. Call 610-253-2966 or 610-217-6918. (2/4)

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2003 Pop-Up Camper: Coleman, very nice condition. #3,500. Call 570-7302731. (3/5) Stained Glass Supplies: Glass, various colors and sizes, $50. Three grinders, $75. Two saws, $100. 610250-0687. (2/5) For Sale: In-Ground Basketball Hoop: good condition, asking $400 or best offer. Call 484-577-1277. (2/5)

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The Annual Blue Valley Farm Show will be held August 20th through 24th, weekdays, 5pm to 11pm, and Saturday, 11am to 11pm. During the 68th annual show, several baking contests will be held. Angel Food Cake Contest Rules: 1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident. 2. Entrants may not have won 1st place in this Angel Food cake Contest at any other fair in 2013. 3. Entry must be an Angel Food Cake from Scratch. 4. Pennsylvania produced and packed eggs are requested to be used if at all possible. Please look for the PEQAP or PA Preferred logo or PA packaging dates on the carton. 5. Refrigeration is NOT available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons. 6. Cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard. 7. Recipes listing the ingredients and the preperation instructions must be submitted with the entry (printed on on side of 8.5x11 sheet of paper). Entrants name, address and phone number must be printed on teh back of the page. 8. Judging will be based on the following criteria: flaor (smell, taste, flavoring) 30 points; Inside Characteristics (texture and lightness) 25 points; Overall Appearance (surfae, size, color) 20

points; Creativity 15 points; Topping, Icing or Decoration 10 points. Prizes: 1st - $25; 2nd $15; 3rd - $10. First place winner is eligible for the 2014 PA Farm Show competition. 2013 PA Preferred Chocolate Cookie, Brownie or Bar Baking Contest: 1. Exhibitor must be an individual (age 8 through and including 18 years only) who is a Pennsylvania resident; one entry per person. 2. Entrants may NOT have one 1st place in this PA Preferred Chocolate Cookie, Brownie or Bar contest at any other fair in 2013. 3. Entry must be a plate of 6 cookies, brownies or bars made from scratch (no mixes). 4. Cookies, brownies or bars entries must feature chocolate or cocoa as a main ingredient. 5. As many PA Preferred products as possible should be used and listed as PA Preferred in the cake recipe. All PA Preferred product labels, including the name of the product, must accompany the recipe. Look for the blue and yellow PA Preferred logo on the ingredient packaging to ensure that the product was produced in Pennsylvania. Visit www.papreferred.com to find PA Preferred prodcuts by zip code. 6. Entry must be submitted for judging on a doily, set on top of cardboard or a disposable plate. 7. Recipes must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of a 8.5x11 sheet of paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities and

preparation instructions. Entrants name, age, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. 8. Refrigeration is NOT availabe at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons. 9. Judging Criteris: Flavor (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings) 30 points; Texture (appropriate for the type of cookie, brownie or bar) 25 points; Inside characteristics (even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets) 20 points; Outside characteristics (uniform size, shape, appearance; overall appeal) 15 points; Creativity, 10 points. Prizes: 1st - $20; 2nd $15; 3rd - $10. First place winner will be eligible for 2014 PA Farm Show competition. 2013 PA Preferred Chocolate Cake Baking Contest Rules: 1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident; one entry per person. 2. Entrants may NOT have one 1st place in this PA Preferred Chocolate Cake contest at any other fair in 2013. 3. Entry must be layered chocolate cake made from scratch. 4. Entry must be frosted and frosting must be made from scratch. 5. Cake recipe must feature chocolate or cocoa as a main ingredient. 6. As many PA Preferred products as

possible should be used and listed as PA Preferred in the cake recipe. All PA Preferred product labels, including the name of the product, must accompany the recipe. Look for the blue and yellow PA Preferred logo on the ingredient packaging to ensure that the product was produced in Pennsylvania. Visit papreferred.com to find PA Preferred products. 7. The entire cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or a disposable plate. 8. Recipes must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of a 8.5x11 sheet of paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities and preparation instructions. Entrants name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. 9. Refrigeration is NOT availabe at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons. Judging Criteris: Flavor (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings) 30 points; Texture (appropriate for the type of cookie, brownie or bar) 25 points; Inside characteristics (even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets) 20 points; Outside characteristics (uniform size, shape, appearance; overall appeal) 15 points; Frosting, 10 points. Prizes: 1st - $25; 2nd $20; 3rd - $15. First place winner will be eligible for 2014 PA Farm Show competition.