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Mt. Bethel Family Night Out
Dinner will be served and bingo games with prizes will be played after dinner. A special presentation will be given regarding Estate, Long-Term and Final Planning will be presented by Curtis Parsons, Funeral Director from the Parsons Gaffney Funeral Home in Pen Argyl, and Jim DeMartino, Attorney at Law, whose
practice is limited to Elder Law in New Jersey.
This event is free to the community, and all are welcome!
For more information, please contact the church office at (570) 897-6766
Elks Golf Tourney
Please call the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 at 610-588-3420 to register your foursome or email :[email protected] Deadline is June 22, 2015.
TRAFFIC ALERTS
Between Front Street and Messinger Street will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work betwen May 27 and May 29 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
Wind Gap
North Broadway between Route 512 and Northampton County Line will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work May 29 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.) .
Pennsylvania Ave (West Pen Argyl) Plainfield Township to Wind Gap
Between Speer Aveune and Third St. (Wind Gap) will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work to May 26 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
HOME IMPROVEMENT....Standing water in your yard?(BPT) - Whether it’s the result of melting snow or a heavy rainstorm, standing water in the backyard is an unwelcome sight for any homeowner. While it’s unsightly and robs your yard of valuable green space, standing water can also cause excessive damage to your home’s foundation and even damage hardscape areas such as patios. These problems can cause thousands of dollars in repairs if left unaddressed.
So what can you do to rid your property of standing water and to prevent long-term structural damage to your home? Start with these steps. 1. Identify the problem areas The first thing you should do is to identify problem areas, areas that routinely fill with water or could be potential targets for standing water. Look for low spots in your yard, especially areas near the home’s foundation or hardscape where standing water could result in immediate damage. Areas of concern near your home could also be the result of rain water runoff from the house itself. Check to see that your downspouts are not obstructed in any way and inspect your driveway to see if water is accumulating near the garage door. Water in this region can easily enter your home. Another thing you can do is consult with your neighbors to see if they are experiencing any flooding issues. If they are, it may be a sign that you live in an area with a high water table. Online tools are available to help you identify sources and solutions for your drainage problems. 2. Solve your drainage problems Once you have identified the problem areas on your property, it’s time to determine how to fix it permanently. Most people try to move dirt and other simple remedies to save money, however, these fixes are temporary and do not work long term. For a more permanent solution visit ndspro.com/home-drainage-systems to find the drainage answer best for you. They provide you with do it yourself solutions for your drainage problems. If you would prefer to hire a contractor, you can find them on sites such as Yelp and Angie’s List or by using online search tools and key words like drainage and yard drainage. You may have also heard the term “French drains” used as a drainage solution and wondered how that helps. French drains are comprised of a trench filled with gravel and perforated pipe that has been wrapped with a sediment shield fabric to create a void space underground. This prevents water from puddling above ground. Check out ndspro.com’s resources page for videos on how to install a French drain and more information. 3. Alternative drainage solutions techniques: Lean on landscaping For standing water danger areas farther away from the home, a landscaping project can offer a scenic solution. Consider building a rain garden in the wet region with prairie plants such as purple cone flowers or black-eyed susans. If you have the space, willow, river birch and bald cypress trees all thrive in areas where their roots will be constantly wet. These landscaping ideas can help you combat standing water problems however you cannot rely on the plants alone to handle your water issue. They will be of some help, but you will need a more permanent drainage solution like those discussed above in order to protect your home’s foundation. If seasonal weather changes make your home feel like pond-front property every year, you don’t have to put up with it. And, given the potential for significant structural damage, you shouldn’t. Solving your drainage problems starts with understanding the unique situation on your property and acting efficiently. World's Oldest Person 116DETROIT, May 23 (UPI) -- Recently crowned as the oldest person in the world, Michigan resident Jeralean Talley turned 116 years old on Saturday.
Talley became the world's oldest person last month after the death of Gertrude Weaver, who was also 116. Weaver held the title for less than a week, as she died just five days after Japan's 117-year-old Misao Okawa. Relatives say she remains in good health, active and mentally astute. Until just a few years ago, she continued to bowl -- a favorite pastime -- and even mow her own lawn. Two birthdays ago, Talley received a personally-written letter from President Barack Obama, congratulating her for being a part of an "extraordinary generation." This year, she received yet another well wish from her presidential pen pal. "The breadth of your experiences and depth of your wisdom reflect the long path our Nation has traveled since 1899," Obama wrote. "During this time, there have been setbacks and breakthroughs, false starts and improbable victories, and through it all our country's spirit has endured -- strengthened and enriched by each generation." The world's oldest woman also received a token of appreciation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this week -- a check for $116. Talley has never really offered a firm formula for living so long, saying simply, "It's all in the good Lord's hands. There's nothing I can do about it." The Talleys had one child, 77-year-old Thelma Holloway, who now lives with her mother and cares for her. Jeralean also has three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Having lived in three different centuries, the supercentenarian has lived to see a lot. The first airplane was flown by the Wright Brothers when she was four. She was almost 13 when the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic. The automotive industry boomed when she was in her twenties. And television took off in her forties. Talley has also witnessed all of the 20th century's most historic events, including six American wars. She was 15 when World War I began, 40 at the start of World War II, 51 for the Korean conflict, 56 for the Vietnam War, 91 for the Gulf War and 102 for the September 11, 2001, attacks that initiated the ongoing War on Terror. "You're more likely to the win the lottery than to reach this age," said Robert D. Young, director of the Gerontology Research Group's Supercentenarian Research and Database Division, which tracks the world's foremost elders. For a little more perspective, consider that William McKinley was in the White House the year Talley was born, which was also the birth year of actors Fred Astaire,Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney, gangster Al Capone, writer Ernest Hemingway, and filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock -- all of whom died decades ago. USA Today reported in March that just five people born during the 1800s were still alive. Now there are only three: Talley, Georgia resident Susannah Mushatt Jones (born July 6, 1899), and Italian citizen Emma Morano-Martinuzzi (born Nov. 29, 1899). Of the 47 supercentenarians alive today, according to the GRG, 45 are women. The oldest living male is 112-year-old Sakari Momoi, of Japan. The only other man on the list is 112-year-old Yasutaro Koide, also of Japan. The oldest human being ever verified was French citizen Jeanne Calment, who lived 122 years and 164 days. 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." Summertime at Weona Park Weona Park Summer happenings include: Lookout Memorial Carnival May 21st -24th and the Grand Opening of Weona Park Miniature Golf----June 13th , Ceremony at 11:00 A.M.
Summer Sounds will include: June 28- Brain Brazil and the Hard Case Blues Band. July 12- Psycho Cats. July 26- Inch and the Echo’s. August 9 -Riverside Rhythm and August 23 -Desire Movies in the Park will include: June 17 The Theory of Everything. July 25 “Christmas in July” The Muppet Christmas Carol. August 15 Double Feature Hairspray 1988 & 2007 Tasty Tuesdays at Trinity is Back Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at Broadway and 4th Street in Bangor, will once again offer the free bag lunch program to children and families in the Bangor community this summer. Tasty Tuesdays will begin on Tuesday, June 16 and will run until August 11.
Every Tuesday the bag lunch will be available and will contain a sandwich, fresh fruit, chips, a healthy snack bar and a drink. The lunches will be available for pick up at the church between 11am-1pm. If you would like to register but are unable to come at that time, please let the church office know and accommodations can be made. Please call the church office to register for the Tasty Tuesdays program at 610-588-2023.. August Happenings in Roseto
Aug 4 is Roseto National Night Out at Roseto Ball Park from 6-8:30pm. Refreshments, cake walks, Pink Heels, BACA, child and bike identification and guest speaker Joseph Victory of Victory Martial Arts in Pen Argyl.
Aug 8 12-8 Roseto Ball Park is Roseto Day Aug 14 7:05pm Roseto Night at Iron Pigs. $10 per ticket includes game, fireworks, and $2 toward food. Contact Jennifer Newland at 610-217-7088 for tickets Musical Instrument Collection Drive The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. We will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!
Your donations may be tax deductible. Visit us at slateralums.com for more information. 'Green for Greens' at Weona Park
Pen Argyl Athletic & Park Association is seeking “Green for the Greens” sponsorship program. Last year a completely new mini golf course was installed at Weona Park. Your business can be a part of their mini-golf experience by sponsoring one of the holes.
When you sponsor a hole, your company’s name will be engraved on a granite plaque that will be placed atop the score card stand at that hole. Sponsorship cost is $1500 for an electrified hole and $1000 for a non-electrified hole. If you are interested remit your company name, address and contact information to Pen Argyl Athletic & Park Association, 11-13 N. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA All contributions are tax deductible. Join them for the Grand Opening on June 13th. BHS Class of 1966 Addresses Needed
Bangor High School "Class of 1966" is seeking the addresses of the following classmates:
Sondra Buskirk Baier, , Patty Pysher Bennett, Debbie Hughes Bush, Patricia Crowley, Richard Danner, Glenda Dunk, Diana Galatiota, Susan Rising DeBord, Tom Kittle, Jim LaBarre, , Bob Mack, Charlene Pasqualino, Rita Danner Riley, Linda Repsher Silvius, Linda Meixsell Yeakel , Mikael Turner. Anyone with information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Heritage Center Lists Slate of EventsThe Slate Belt Heritage Center, located at 30 North 1st Street announces its historic events for the duration of 2015:
The Heritage Center "Oral History Project" is seeking Slate Belt senior citizens who would like to be interviewed. If you know of anyone who has a story please contact Marc Blau @ 570-897-5459. May 26
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Bangor Community Wide Yard Sales Bangor community-wide yard sales will be held Friday May 29, Saturday May 30, and Sunday May 31. No fees or time restrictions listed.
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