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IPhone Among Underwater Treasures
Beau Ouimette of Williamsport, Md., posted a video to YouTube showing how he discovered "lost valuables" including what appears to be and undamaged iPhone at the bottom of a river.
The first phone recovered by Ouimette in the video is protected by a plastic bag that also appears to contain the owner's driver's license and bank card.
Ouimette's other discoveries include a GoPro Hero 4 camera on a selfie stick, a second GoPro camera, another iPhone, a package of turkey lunch meat, fishing lures, a bottle of Gatorade and a package of Jack Link's beef sticks that the treasure hunter took a break to eat.
Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard Sales
Bus Trip Will Benefit Relay for Life
Questions/fees: contact Karen Campanaro at 610-588-2429 or go into any Merchants Bank branch. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society through The Relay For Life.
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox
Following this Columcille's Founder, William "Bill" Cohea, will add his thoughts and share his feelings on what Columcille means to Peace for the World.
Then at 3:30pm, "Celtic Reflections: Songs from the Isles" will be performed in concert by Sarah Cohea on recorder and Ann Socha on folk harp. Their lyrical repertory includes their own beautiful arrangements of Irish and Scottish songs of tribute, dance music, and lullabies. Please bring blankets or lawn chairs for
seating.
Light refreshments will be available for donation and our "autumn collection" of crystals and gemstones will be on display for donation. Admission is still a suggested $5 gate donation with children free with adult.
They hope to see you at our Community of Stones at this Sunday's "Autumn Equinox and Celtic Concert".
The Church and People with Disabilities
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Woman w/3714 Blade Weapons Arrested
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said deputies went to the Brooksville home of Nickole Dykema, 47, Tuesday night to help probation and parole officers serve a felony arrest warrant for an alleged parole violation.
Dykema, a convicted felon, allegedly used a bladed weapon to damage a neighbor's window screen and air conditioning unit.
Investigators said Dykema refused to exit her home when ordered by deputies and she swung a bladed weapon at a deputy, missing his face by inches.
Dykema brandished a large sword and was shot at least twice with nonlethal beanbag rounds from a shotgun, but she was not taken into custody until a deputy managed to stun her with a Taser.
The suspect was treated for minor injuries at the scene and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center on charges of assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, property damage and three counts of probation violation.
Investigators said they found a total 3,714 bladed weapons inside the home. Sheriff's spokeswoman Denise Moloney said the house was also filled with fake body parts and there was an arrangement of items that appeared to be Satanic in nature.
"It appears there was some satanic thing going on," Moloney told CNN. "She had pictures of pentagrams, there were fake body parts, the kind that you can buy from the Halloween store, and skeletons on the wall with knives protruding out of them."
Dr. Ryan Wagoner, a psychiatrist with the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, said Dykema may have been suffering from a hoarding disorder and a psychotic disorder.
"While mental illness itself may not be something that you can visibly see, often you can see the effects," Wagoner told WTSP-TV. "It's hard to understand what the reason is for holding on to those objects and there can be many different reasons.."
HEALTH....
Consequences of Hard Water
Unfortunately, both Phoenix and Tucson are among the top 10 U.S. cities facing water problems. As residents are well aware, the water they use on a daily basis is laden with minerals from the Colorado River. The water hardness figures regularly posted in the City of Phoenix Water Quality Annual Report vary between 170 and 292 parts per million (ppm), placing it well into the very hard water zone.
Perhaps the greatest concern is on the role of hard water on the condition of the skin — our original body armor — the largest organ of the body and the one responsible for protecting us from all environmental challenges. The combination of soap and hard water has long been known to result in dermatitis.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases warns that the skin of people with dermatitis lacks infection-fighting proteins, making them susceptible to skin infections caused by bacteria, viruses and all forms of mold, conditions leading to further serious complications.
“Hard water contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron, which can dry and harden on the skin," says Barbara R. Reed, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver. “Minerals drying on the skin can clog pores and cause flaking and itching.”
But the problems with hard water extend way beyond that. The health effects of hard water are mainly due to the effects of the high levels of calcium and magnesium. More than ¾ of kidney stones are generally composed of calcium. Environmental and nutritional factors that cause kidney stones include dehydration, a diet rich in animal proteins and calcium. Studies show that softened water is preferable to hard water, since it is associated with a lower risk for recurrence of kidney stones.
Fortunately, a salt-based water softener is the most functional and cost effective means of removing hardness minerals. It is a time-tested, highly reliable tool to improve health and to lower maintenance costs for home appliances like dishwashers and washing machine. It also reduces the need for detergents and high water temperatures, leading to a smaller household carbon footprint.
Although leading an active outdoor life in a beautiful environment can be very desirable, it is important for consumers to be aware of the challenges they face and ensure that the water they use promotes good health.
TRAFFIC ALERTS SEPTEMBER 20
Richmond Road (Lower Mt. Bethel)
Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.
Richmond Road (Lower Mt. Bethel)
Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.
Viaduct (Bangor)
Between South Main St and Route 191 west lane closed into 2016. Follow detour. East lane (Rt 191 to S. Main) is open.
Route 191 Ackermanville (Krohn's Garage)
Between Plush Street and Molasses Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice. Lane regulation via automated traffic signals until further notice.
Sullivan Trail
Between Belfast Road AND Aspen Street will experience delays and single lane restriction Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00am to 3:00pm until November 25, 2015.
Grand Central Road
Between Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.
Belvidere Martins Creek Hwy
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Crafters Needed For Fall Craft Show Crafters are wanted for a Fall Craft Show November 3, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.at the Slate Belt Senior Center in the Blue Valley Farm Show. Tables are available for $10. Call for further information, 610-588-1224
Fire, Volunteer Ambulance Grants
Volunteer ambulance companies and all fire departments can soon apply for the popular Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program for the 2015-16 program year. More than $30 million is available statewide to help these first responders.
Applications are online for fire and ambulance departments to complete. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, Oct. 22. The grants may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction. The grant program was created by the General Assembly as Act 10 of 2007, and is funded through state gaming proceeds September Now in Bloom
Normal Open Bloom Studio Hours unless noted are:Tuesday's from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday's from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday's from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Come and take advantage of Open Studio Time. Studio fee is $8.00 plus cost of special materials.
Bloom is located on Broadway in downtown Bangor. Monday September 21 –
Wednesday September 23rd OPEN STUDIO 10am – 8pm
Monday September 28th – 6 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday September 30 10am – 8pm OPEN STUDIO Bangor Grad Filmmaker Seeks Support Jenell Manzi, a 2005 graduate of Bangor Area High School, currently living in Los Angeles, where she is working as an actress and filmmaker. is producing a short film called "Picked" that is set to shoot at True Blue Farm in Bangor this September. The story is about a young girl on a trip to a local pumpkin patch and how her choice of a pumpkin ostracizes her from her peers.
Her producing team are all Pennsylvania natives. They decided to return to their hometown area to film because they love Pennsylvania and want to bring support to the local community. They are currently crowd-funding through the website Seed&Spark. They are 37% funded toward their goal of $11,000. They need to raise at least 80% of their goal or they lose all of their generous contributions. "Picked" is a story that anyone can relate to as it deals with the decisions we make as children and how they can affect the decisions we make throughout our lives. Her team and I want to share this beautiful story with the community and hope that you can help spread the word. Vendor Applications for Bangor Octoberfest
Vendor Applications are now available for Bangor Park Octoberfest. This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th. Interested parties can find the application on the Bangor Borough website (bangorborough.org) or they can request one be emailed or mailed to them by contacting Debbie at [email protected] or 610-751-7692.
The Bangor Park Board is also in need of volunteers for Octoberfest. We need help in the concession stand, set up, clean up, selling tickets, taking tickets, running game booths, and picking pumpkins. Does your family like to volunteer or do you belong to a group (youth or adult) that is looking to give back to the community? If so, please contact Debbie at [email protected] NYC Bus to See "Kinky" A New York City bus trip to see the show Kinky is planned for October 24 from 8:45am - 9:00pm
THE BUS PRICE IS $ 40.00 PER PERSON WHICH INCLUDES DELUXE MOTORCOACH W / EASTON COACH COMPANY AND TIP TO DRIVER. BUS & SHOW IS $145.00 EACH PERSON. INCLUDES : REAR ORCHESTRA SEATS TO "KINKY BOOTS" 2PM SHOW. DELUXE MOTORCOACH W / EASTON COACH COMPANY & TIP TO DRIVER. RESERVATION & CANCELLATIONS ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON. FULL PAYMENT DUE AT BOOKING. NO REFUND UNLESS THE TRIP IS SOLD OUT AND THEY FILL YOUR SEAT. DEPART 9:00AM FROM Five Points Elementary school parking lot. Arrive NYC approximately 10:30am. You may choose from 3 drop off points LITTLE ITALY/CHINATOWN, 47TH & Broadway or Fifth ave & 59th (central park) Depart NYC 7:30PM. AT 47TH BETWEEN BROADWAY AND 7TH AVE . Helping Humble Hearts for Hope Humble Hearts for Hope, 929B Browntown Rd, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064, is seeking local collections from schools, churches, individuals, organizations, groups, etc. from October 1 through November 1.
If you are willing to coordinate with us for some food, personal collection items from your area please contact them at [email protected] 484-764-8198 or on Facebook. They are also taking financial donations of gift cards to Weis, Shoprite, Wegmans, Giant, Target or Home Depot (For box fans summer months) 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 slateralums.com for more information. 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. See Christmas Show at American Music Theater The Pen Argyl Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to the Christmas Show at the American Music Theater in Lancaster, Pa Saturday November 28.
The cost of the trip is $110 and includes dinner at the Bird In Hand restaurant, the show, and all taxes and gratuities. For further information, call Bill Ruggiero at 610-863-6297 Mt. Bethel Fire Auxiliary Seeks Volunteers
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Mt. Bethel Volunteer Fire Company in Mt. Bethel is seeking new members and volunteers. If you are interested and would like further information, contact Gail at 570-897-6293 or Kris.
SBHRC Seeks Volunteers.
If you enjoy talking, singing, dancing, exercising, reading, and more and would like to share your gifts with the residents, stop by 701 Slate Belt Boulevard in Bangor PA for an application or call 610-588-6161. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old
St. John's Cemetery Seeks Donations
St. John’s Cemetery is seeking donations to help with the upkeep of the cemetery, roadways and monu-ments.
They are also exploring the idea of adding a Community Columbarium near the mausoleum. Donations can be sent to Carol Hummel c/o St. John’s Cemetery, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, PA 18013. September 18 -20
September 20
Bus Trip Will Benefit Relay for Life Merchants Bank Walkers are sponsoring a bus trip to New York for the San Gennaro Festival on September 20. The bus will leave the Rt. 191 branch of Merchants Bank at 9:00AM and leave New York at 6:00 PM
Questions/fees: contact Karen Campanaro at 610-588-2429 or go into any Merchants Bank branch. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society through The Relay For Life. September 21
The Church and People with Disabilities
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will begin a new study on Mondays, "The Church and People with Disabilities" starting Sept. 21st at 7:00 p.m. (not meeting the 2nd Monday of each month.) Materials will be provided. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
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October 1
Christmas Cantata Practice Starts October 1 Grace United Methodist Church will be sponsoring and hosting a Community Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 pm. All are welcome to participate in the Cantata. Practices will begin on Thursday, October 1 at 7-8 pm.
October 2-3
Rummage SaleA rummage sale will be held at the Flicksville UCC.
October 3
October 5
NCC Info Session on Legal Weapon Training
Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer a free information session on the Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Act (235) courses on Sept. 14 at 10:00 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. The course provides training for watch guards, security guards, protective patrolmen, and private detectives, who in their course of employment, are required to carry lethal weapons.
Other dates for information sessions, at the Fowler Center, include October 5, 10:00 a.m. – noon; October 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; November 2, 10:00 a.m. – noon; November 2, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; December 7, 10:00 a.m. – noon; December 7, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. To register, visit www.northampton.edu. For questions, call 610-332-6596 October 10
October 11
East Bangor UMCC 150th
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will celebrate their 150th Congregational Anniversary at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 11th. Bishop Peggy Johnson will be the guest speaker.
The choir will offer a special song to commemorate the occasion. A luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall following the service. Reservations are required (call 610-588-4453 or email [email protected] by September 20th). The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information visit ebumc.org. October 11 - 12
Slate Belt Masonic Motorama The third annual Slate Belt Masonic Motorama will be held from Sunday October 11 to Monday October 12 at 3:00pm.
November 3Fall Craft Show A Fall Craft Show will be held November 3, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.at the Slate Belt Senior Center in the Blue Valley Farm Show. Tables are available for $10. Call for further information, 610-588-1224.
November 28See Christmas Show at American Music Theater The Pen Argyl Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to the Christmas Show at the American Music Theater in Lancaster, Pa Saturday November 28.
The cost of the trip is $110 and includes dinner at the Bird In Hand restaurant, the show, and all taxes and gratuities. For further information, call Bill Ruggiero at 610-863-6297 January 1Farm Show New Year's Dinner The Blue Valley Farm Show is having an all you can eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner on New Year's Day from 3 to 6. Adults $9.00 and Children 6 or older $4.50.
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Ask The Doc........ Technology can be wonderful!
by Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
garywilliamsdmd.com I know sometimes new technologies can be frustrating and leave us questioning whether “progress” is worth the hassle. But, that is not the case with intra-oral digital scanners. We have been using our digital scanner at Family Dental Care now for 3 months, and the results are amazing. Sure, it’s pretty “cool” technology, and it has been totally comfortable for patients. No gagging going on! And the turn around time is much shorter. All of these are pluses, but here is the real benefit… the accuracy and fit of what we are making. I can comfortably predict a great fit of your new crowns, splints, Invisalign aligners, retainers, and anything else we scan for. That makes it worthwhile. It’s one thing to restore your mouth to health, but I want, you want, and you deserve to rest assured that what is placed in your mouth is the best possible fit known to dentistry. Digital scanning is here to stay at Family Dental Care. Feel free to ask us about our scanner. Garywilliamsdmd.com. Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex 700 American Bangor Road Bangor, ph 610-588-1224 Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Sept 21 - 9:15 Morning Stretch, 9:30 Walking Club, 9:30 Card Making, w/Wanda, 12:00 Bingo Sept 22 - 9:00 Crafts, 10:00 Zumba Gold, w/Janis, 12:00 Board Games with Bob Sept 23 - 8:00- 11:00 Painting, 9:15 Morning Stretch, 9:30 Walking Club, 50/50 Raffle, 12:00 Bingo Sept 24 - 9:15 Morning Stretch, 9:30 Needles and you, 10:00 Medicare changes, 12:00 Farkle Sept 25 - 9:15 Morning Stretch, 9:30 Walking Club, 12:00-Ice Cream Friday Sept 28 - 9:30 Walking Club, 12:00 Bingo Sept 29 - 9:00 Crafts, 9:15 Morning Stretch, 10:00 Zumba Gold, Baseball/ Ice Cream Treats 12:00 Sept 30 - 8:00- 11:00 Painting, 9:15 Morning Stretch, 9:30 Walking Club, 50/50 Raffle, 12:00 Bingo New Books at
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