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Slate Belt Rotary to Meet Regional Police Chief
The Rotary Club is sponsoring this event and it is open to the public so come meet the Chief and learn about the new Regional Police Department. Also expected to be at the meeting are State Representative Marcia Hahn and State Senator Mario Scavello.
Space at the YMCA is limited for this event, so if possible please call the Y at 610- 881-4470 or
Bill Skinner to RSVP.
They have guest speaker approximately twice per month at their meetings. If you would like to know who is speaking or how you could become involved with the Rotary Club of the Slate Belt please join them at one of their weekly meetings.
They meet every Thursday Night from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap. Occasionally, they move the meeting to other hosts in the Slate Belt. If you would like to host a meeting contact us. Rotary of the Slate Belt is a satellite club of West End Rotary giving back to our local Slate Belt Communities.
For more information about joining Rotary call Bill Skinner.
Candidates' Night in Bangor
Candidates' Night will serve as a forum for the community to meet candidates, pose questions, and express concerns for candidates to address. The event gives candidates the opportunity to highlight focus areas of their campaign, and meet their constituents.
Bangor Borough Council Candidates invited:
- Kenneth Brewer III (1st Ward)
- Barry Schweitzer (1st Ward)
- Michael J. Bilotta (2nd Ward)
- Bonnie LaBar (2nd Ward)
- Karey Murphy (3rd Ward)
- David Houser (4th Ward)
NCC to Hold Exhibition by Fine Art Students
There will be an Artists’ Talk, Thursday, April 30, 3:30 p.m. in room 146, College Center, Bethlehem Campus. A reception will follow in the gallery from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.For more information, call 610-861-5300.
NCC Talk on Criminal Investigation w/Math Exam
Broadly speaking, forensic science analyzes trace evidence left at the scene of a crime which may be used to either implicate or exonerate a suspect, or just to gain further insight into the incident. Using several cases as a backdrop, Dr. Fiorini examines some of the common applications of mathematics and statistics to forensic science. Topics covered may include fingerprint analysis (graph theory, probability), blood-spatter analysis (trigonometry, geometry), determining time of death (algebra, calculus), DNA identification (probability), evidence sampling (e.g., fibers, glass fragments - statistics), forensic anthropology (algebra, linear regression), and forensic entomology (statistics).
This event is free and open to the public
Family Night Out
Dinner will be served and bingo games with prizes will be played after dinner.
This event is free to the community, and all are welcome!
For more information, please contact the church office at (570) 897-6766.
NCC to Hold Spring Concert
The NCC Community Chorus will sing upbeat songs from the 1950s through the 1990s including music by the Beach Boys and the Jersey Boys.
Admission is a $5 donation to the chorus scholarship fund or nonperishable food items for a local food bank.
For more information call 610-861-5091.
TRAFFIC ALERTS
Between Lehighton Ramp and Northampton County Line will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work April 20 to April 23 between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
ROUTE 191 (Stockertown)
Between Main Street and Longview will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work April 20 to April 24 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
ROUTE 611 (Portland)
Between North Delaware Ave - River Road and Bridge Street will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work April 19 to April 28 between 7:00am and 7:00pm.
Members of the Iron Pigs ground crew work on the home plate area of the Kids Pitch Field at the Pen Argyl Little League and Softball complex Tuesday morning. PHOTO GALLERY (More photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
This scene was part of the Pen Argyl High School drama club's stage production of Annie held Sunday afternoon at Wind Gap Middle School. The play was directed by Ilka O'Donavan and Julie France with set design by Alison Cesare. PHOTO GALLERY (More photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
MARRIAGE...Money-Saving Wedding-Planning Tips
(BPT) - Weddings can be expensive, and most brides and grooms need to establish a budget before they start planning the wedding so they can afford to get hitched. Many couples are now getting married later in life and paying most or all of the costs themselves, so it's important to start budgeting sooner than later.
The following tips will help you and your fiance keep your costs down so you can stay within your wedding budget. They cover everything from the moment when you say "Yes" to the second you say "I do." 1. Set a long engagement – There are two benefits to having an engagement of a year or longer. First, it allows you to spread costs over several paychecks. For example, if you get engaged this spring, you can choose one month to put a down payment on the reception hall, and another month for purchasing the wedding dress and renting the tuxedo. A third month could be used for purchasing honeymoon trip tickets, and a fourth month for the photographer’s down payment. During your engagement you can also start putting money into a savings account so you aren't strapped for cash immediately following your wedding. The second reason a long engagement makes financial sense is that many couples will set a seasonal theme for their weddings, wanting to decorate the wedding and reception hall in that theme. The best time to purchase decorations and supplies for seasonal events is immediately following those events, because stores discount them when it’s time to get them off the shelves. If you are planning a fall theme, for example, keep an eye on the shelves for these kinds of discounted decorations right after Thanksgiving or Halloween. Longer engagements allow couples to take advantage of a these seasonal discounts at least once, if not twice. 2. Combine your resources – A couple living in the same household can save hundreds of dollars monthly by combining expenses related to rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries and even transportation. If you recently became engaged and are considering moving in together, calculate how much money you'll be saving so you can apply those savings toward your wedding budget. During the moving process, you can save additional money. For example, when you combine your households, will you need two sets of dishes and furniture? Probably not. Perhaps you can even host a garage sale to sell the items you don't need duplicates of; then you can put that money toward a wedding-related item. As you plan your big move, be sure to check out great moving services like Penske Truck Rental, which offers AAA and other great discounts to help soon-to-be newlyweds save money on moving costs. 3. Find the best deals – If you've always dreamed of getting married under a tent at a local park, you might discover that tent rental far exceeds your budget – especially if you live in an urban setting. This is where the Internet can be very helpful. Sometimes it's cheaper to rent equipment like tents, folding chairs, wedding canopies and other decorations from businesses that are located outside of your community. To save even more, drive your personal car to the community where you'll be renting the equipment, rent a Penske truck to transport all the equipment to where your wedding will be, and then return the equipment in the truck once you're finished with it. Then you can simply pick up your personal car for the drive home. If you have friends around for the wedding, ask them to be responsible for this part of the wedding so you can concentrate on other plans. When you and your loved one begin planning your wedding, keep your budget-balancing stress to a minimum with these helpful money-saving tips. Man Cited for Shooting Broken ComputerCOLORADO SPRINGS, (UPI) -- An enraged Colorado man shot his computer multiple times for failing to work properly, according to police.Lucas Hinch, 37, was cited for discharging a firearm within the city limits of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Monday night, police say.
After becoming "fed up with fighting his computer for the last several months," Hinch took his central processing unit outside and shot it eight times with a pistol,according to a police report. "He was having technology problems, so he took it out in the back alley and shot it," Lt. Jeff Strossner told the Colorado Springs Gazette. Strossner tweeted that Hinch "executed" the computer, "effectively disabling it." Hinch was reportedly cooperative with police and said he did not know he was breaking the law. His penalty will be up to a judge, police say. Bangor Park Summer Youth Basketball Registration is currently open for the Bangor Park Youth Basketball Summer League. The league will run from the first week in June until August. Each team will play 10 regular season games plus playoffs at Bangor Memorial Park on the weekends.
There will be two divisions for both boys & girls - 5th & 6th grade and 7th & 8th grade. An all-inclusive entry fee for each team is required. Please visit our website bangorparkbball.wix.com or contact Asher Schiavone via email: [email protected] or via cell: (484) 894-4115." Specialty Bingo at Trinity ELC
Specialty Bingo, sponsored by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Women’s Group will be held Saturday May 2 in the church Fellowship Hall at Fourth Street and Broadway in Bangor.
Doors open at 2:00pm and the games begin at 3:00pm. Advance tickets cost $20.00 and $25.00 at the door. Each ticket is good for 20 games. Call the church at 610-588-2023 for tickets or stop by the church between 8am and 3 pm Monday through Thursday. Prizes include Vera Bradley purses, Coach purses, Wine Baskets, Alex and Ani, Premier Design Jewelry, Iron Pigs Packages, Yankee Candle Baskets, Dinner and Movie Giftcards, Spa Giftcard, Kindles Fire HD, and a Flatscreen TV. Food will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit youth activities, spiritual retreats, and community activities. Slater Family Network Scholarship
Slater Family Network is offering a $2000 scholarship for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a trade/vocational school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is involved in community service. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website under SFN.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Friday, May 1. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019 A $1,000 “912” Scholarship in memory of Denny Strouse is offered by friends and family through Slater Family Network. Applicants must have a love of outdoors and family and friends. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website under SFN. Applications are due in the SFN office by Friday, May 1. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019 April 24
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Seniors Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Slate Belt Seniors will sponsor a bus trip to Mohegan Sun, Wilkesbarre, Pa on May 4th, 2015. Bus leaves Blue Valley Farm Show Parking lot at 9:30 am. Call Kay for more info At 6105881898. Please leave a message if no answer.
May 5
East Bangor Pastie Sale The East Bangor Methodist Church will be holding it's monthly pastie sale on Tuesday May 5. Pickup will be at the Church 136 W. Central at 3:30 p.m.
Choices are beef with or without onion and broccoli cheese with or without onion. call 610-588-1745 or e-mail [email protected] May 7
Delaware - Lehigh Amateur Radio Club
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.
Classic Program: “Old Transmissions & Voices from the Past” - John/K2TQN. Members and interested general public are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286 May 9
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Safe Haven Dog Adoption at Ace Hardware
Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a dog adoption day from 11 -3 on Sunday, May 10, at Ace Hardware, Rt 209, Brodheadsville (next to Dunkleberger's).
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. "Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever." For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. May 11
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Portland Outdoor MoviePortland's first outdoor movie will be held May 23 downtown at sunset featuring Monster Inc.
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May 30
Glow Slaters Glow
The Bangor Elementary PTO is hosting a Neon 5k-Fun Run/Walk on May 30th, beginning at 9:00 AM.
Register before May 1st. Adults-$25.00 and Children- (ages 4-13) $10.00 Get splattered at 5 splatter stations. Registration forms can be found at www.bangorslaters.com For questions, please call: Kim Gambale 484-241-0441 or Laura Law 610-844-7930 May 31
Safe Haven Pet Adoption Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 31at Walmart, Route 940, Mt. Pocono..
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 800 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. June 5 - 7
Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard SalesCommunity wide yard sales will be held in Pen Argyl Borough June 5,6, and 7.
June 6
LWH Truck and Car Show 2015 The annual LWH Truck and Car show sponsored by the Luke William Hahn Foundation will be held Saturday June 6 at Weona Park in Pen Argyl beginning at 10:00am.
June 20
Faith Strawberry Festival Faith United Presbyterian Church will hold its strawberry festival S. Heller Avenue in Pen Argyl June 20th.
June 27
Portland Community-Wide Yard SalePortland will hold its community-wide yard sale June 27. The cost is $5.00 per house,yard/garage and $10 for non-residents of Portland.
The committee is always looking for items for the mayor's table. These items are sold by the mayor for a nominal fee to help fun community events. June 29
New York Trip The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be sponsoring a trip to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and then
on to New York to see the 911 Memorial. The fee will include the bus fare,tip,
ferry, entrance to the pedestal, snacks and dinner at the Home Town Buffet in
New Jersey.
This trip is open to all ages: senior citizens, adults and students, etc. The trip will take place on Monday, June 29, 2015. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630; or call Minnie Thomas at 610-863-6589 September 18 -20
Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard SalesCommunity wide yard sales will be held in Pen Argyl Borough September 18,19 and 20.
Bangor (GFWC) Scholarship Program Applications
The Bangor Womens Club (GFWC) Scholarship Program for seniors at Bangor, Pius X, and Faith Christian High Schools are now available for students at each school's guidance office. The club has funds for three scholarships. Students interested in applying must submit their completed application by Wed April 15, 2015.
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Ask The Doc........
Let's Talk Adjectives
by Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
garywilliamsdmd.com Invisible, comfortable, corrective, clear, precise, inexpensive, beautifying, and empowering. I bet you rarely think of those adjectives, and dentistry in the same sentence. However, that is exactly what you get with one of dentistry’s latest tools. I’m talking about Invisalign, clear aligner therapy to place your teeth in the proper position for a life –time of good oral health. This comfortable way to align teeth is proving to be very successful, and at Family Dental Care, Dr. Gary Williams, and staff are seeing such good results, that we think it deserves special attention. We are reserving 10 spots, on April 23rd, for those interested in improving their oral health. I believe so much in this treatment, that on that day, I will “pitch-in” and pay for some of your treatment. Together, you and I can give you the smile that you have always wanted. Call soon, appointment spots are limited. (610)863-8988. Slate Belt Senior Center
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