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Bangor's Mike Meixell (5) throws a pass during their loss to Palmerton last Friday night at Paul Farnan Field in Bangor Memorial Park. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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Pizza Rat Carries A slice
Bystanders were simultaneously delighted and horrified to see a large rodent drag an entire slice of cheese pizza down the stairs at the First Avenue L train station. Onlooker Matt Little caught the moment on video before the animal abandoned its prize.
"#PizzaRat" began trending on social media, with many identifying with the rat's love of pizza and humorous struggle. Several people also joked the rodent was Splinter taking home a slice to the pizza-loving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The video inspired others to share similar media, including neurobiology student Kurt Fraser's photo of "#cigarettecrab." #PizzaRat has been viewed hundreds of times since its upload, and covered by news outlets worldwide
Emrick to Host Senior Fair
“My staff and I enjoy meeting our neighbors at these Senior Expo events,” said Emrick. “It’s a great opportunity for them to checkout local, state and federal service providers that are available in the area.”
Free flu shots will be provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network for anyone 18 years of age and older. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served and door prizes will also be awarded.
Plenty of parking is available around Forks Municipal Park, and Easton Coach will offer on-site shuttle service from any point on the parking lot to the front door of the center.
Pollen Count...
4.10 Scale: High 9.7 - 12
Med High 7.3 - 9.6 Med. Low 4.9 - 7.2 Low Med. 2.5 - 4.8 Low 0 - 2.4 Time To Sunburn...
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Selfie Spoon Appeals to Cereal Fans
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Selfie Spoon, for sale on a website that repeatedly insists the item is "really a thing," has a spoon on one end and a holder more than 30 inches away for a camera phone.
The spoon includes a remote control for snapping snacking selfies
HEALTH....
Avoiding Hearing Loss
1. Noise
Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common yet preventable cause of hearing loss. Exposure to dangerous levels of noise can occur at work, home and in many recreational activities. Wear ear plugs or muffs when operating loud equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, power saws, leaf blower, etc.) or when using firearms. Buy quieter products (compare dB ratings advertised on the products-the smaller the better).
2. iPod/MP3 players
Listening to MP3 players at dangerous levels can cause permanent hearing loss. You can download apps to ensure noise exposure through your iPod does not exceed dangerous decibel levels. “Volume Limit” is a switch in the “settings” section of your iPhone or iPod to make sure that your hearing is protected. This allows you to set a maximum level for the volume output of the media player and even put a four-digit code on it to keep it fixed.
3. Diabetes
The National Institute of Health (NIH) found hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes. Furthermore, of the 79 million adults with pre-diabetes, the rate of hearing loss is 30 percent higher than in those with normal blood sugar levels. Moderate weight loss, eating healthy and exercise can delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes among adults at-risk for diabetes.
4. Smoking
Smoking is a risk factor for hearing loss. Smokers are nearly 70 percent more likely than nonsmokers to suffer hearing loss. Exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke almost doubles the risk of hearing loss among adolescents. Studies show that smoking, age and noise exposure together increase the risk for hearing loss more than each of these factors alone.
5. Cardiovascular disease
Not only does exercise help to prevent Type 2 diabetes, but cardiovascular health and hearing health appear to be connected. Growing evidence suggests a link between hearing loss and poor cardiovascular health.
6. Earwax (cerumen)
Don’t swab your ear canals. Cerumen cleans and lubricates the skin of the ear canal and provides protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water. Attempting to remove cerumen or cleaning the ear canal with a cotton swab tends to push earwax deeper into the ear canal. Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal resulting in hearing loss.
7. See an audiologist for a base line hearing test
Susceptibility to hearing loss is often undiagnosed and unrecognized. If hearing devices are recommended, wear them. “There is no reason to miss out on what could be the most important conversation in your life. Stay connected with your friends and family,” says Dr. Kathy Landau Goodman, chair of the Audiology Awareness Campaign. Goodman says to remember every ear is unique, every brain deciphers sound differently, so there is no one size that fits all. What works for a friend may not work for you. It is important to work with a doctor of audiology to help you find the right solution for your individual hearing needs.
The Audiology Awareness Campaign, a non-profit foundation aimed at providing the public with information on hearing loss, is sponsoring the eighth annual “Listen Up America” week, National Hearing Screening week, Oct. 12-16, 2015, where audiologists will offer free hearing screenings nationwide. Call 888-833-EARS (3277) or visit www.audiologyawareness.com, to find an audiologist in your area.
TRAFFIC ALERTS SEPTEMBER 23
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.
Bangor Martins Creek Hwy
Between Meadow Creek AND True Blue will experience delays and single lane restriction from September 21 through September 24 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Bangor Martins Creek Hwy
Between Meadow Creek AND True Blue will experience delays and single lane restriction September 23 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TRAFFIC ALERTS THIS WEEK
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. Wednesday September 23rd OPEN STUDIO 10am – 8pm
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. 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 25
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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.
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Bangor Halloween Parade October 15
The Bangor Elks Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 7:00pm. This year’s theme is “The Wild Wild West”. Parade participants may register at Brays Newsstand, 36 Broadway, Bangor; Heard’s Meat Market, 501 S. Main Street, Bangor; or the Bangor Public Library. The signup deadline is Saturday, October 10th at 3pm. Late signups will be held at the Bee Hive Community Center on Thursday, October 15th at 5pm.
All parade participants will meet and line up at the Bee Hive Community Center and Merchants Bank, 191 Branch. Group and float participants will be notified a few days before the parade with their line-up information. Candy may be handed out to the children by walking along side your float or group. Please do not throw candy from your float or car! Prizes will be awarded after the parade at the Elks Lodge on Broadway. Hot dogs and drinks will be served. For more information, please contact Keith Heard, Parade Marshall at 610-588-1195 or 610-588-3183. 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 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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