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Bangor's Tyler Learn (9) attempts to kick for a goal during the Slaters' 2-0 loss to Moravian Academy in a game played at Bangor Middle School Thursday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor's Connor Chidsey heads the ball during the Slaters' 2-0 loss to Moravian Academy in a game played at Bangor Middle School Thursday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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Video: Tractor Pulls Dog Train
Eugene Bostick, 80, has become well known to residents of his Fort Worth neighborhood for the daily drives he takes in his tractor with a "train" of homemade plastic barrel trailers that each contain one of the rescue dogs he and his brother have adopted.
"One day I was out and I seen this guy with a tractor who attached these carts to pull rocks. I thought, 'Dang, that would do for a dog train.' I'm a pretty good welder, so I took these plastic barrels with holes cut in them, and put wheels under them and tied them together," Bostick told The Dodo.
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.
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Pizza Praising People's Pope
Tony Salihaj, chef at Bleeker Street Pizza, said he and a friend came up with a recipe that puts Pope Francis' image on top of a pizza in mozzarella cheese, ricotta, tomatoes, anchovies and peppers. "We want to do something special for the Pope, he's coming back to the city," Salihaj told WABC-TV.
Salihaj said he created the skin tone for the image by mixing raspberry dressing with ricotta.
"We decided to make an image of him the best we can," Salihaj said. "We're pizza men we're not artists."
The chef said he believes the "pope of the people," a noted pizza lover who once accepted an impromptu pizza delivery on the streets of Naples, would approve of the pizzeria.
"We try to be fair with our products and our food," he told the New York Post. "It's not all about money, it's about getting a good product out there.".
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Delicious Make-Ahead Appetizers
Celebrity chef and Food Network star, Alex Guarnaschelli offers three make-ahead, delicious appetizers that will help make entertaining a breeze. By pairing seasonal produce and herbs with nuts like walnuts and pecans for rich flavor, these appetizers will be the highlight of your meal. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli prefers to use Fisher nuts, as it is the only national brand of recipe nuts entirely without preservatives.
Walnut stuffed cherry tomato halves
“Who doesn’t love a stuffed cherry tomato?” Guarnaschelli says. “A mixture of cheese, peppery arugula and juicy tomatoes brings out the great richness of the nuts. Stuffed cherry tomatoes are satisfying without being filling, and make a great alternative to bread-based starters. You can assemble these appetizers ahead of time and refrigerate them until you’re ready to serve.”
Yield: 12 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup fresh arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) coarsely chopped Fisher Walnut Halves and Pieces, toasted
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 36 cherry tomatoes
Toast the walnuts by placing them in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until the walnuts turn golden – about three to five minutes.
Combine the arugula with the walnuts, cheese, olive oil, vinegar and lemon zest; set aside.
Cut the tops off the tomatoes. Use a small spoon (such as an espresso spoon), the handle of a teaspoon or a melon baller to gently remove the majority of the seeds and pulp, taking care not to pierce the skin. Season the insides lightly with salt. Fill the tomatoes with the walnut and arugula mixture. Serve at room temperature.
“For a more Italian experience, use authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in this recipe,” Guarnaschelli suggests. “It’s more expensive than domestic Parmesan, but it has a wonderfully rich and nutty flavor.”
Quickie goat cheese and pecan bites
Another great make-ahead appetizer, these bites are filled with flavor and deliver the perfect combination of crunch and taste. “The freshness of the parsley and lemon zest is the perfect bridge between the goat cheese and pecans,” says Guarnaschelli.
Yield: Makes 24 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound soft goat cheese
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup toasted Fisher Pecan Halves, chopped
- Zest from two lemons
- 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Break up and mix the goat cheese with the black pepper in a medium bowl. Divide into 24 pieces of about 2 teaspoons each and roll into balls.
Combine the pecans, lemon zest and parsley in a medium bowl until well blended. Roll the goat cheese balls in the pecan mixture. Arrange on a serving platter. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Take them out 15 minutes before serving so they soften a little and drizzle with a little olive oil, if desired.
Spicy walnut and chickpea hummus
Chipotle brings smoky heat to this appetizer. While hummus is traditionally made with tahini (sesame) paste, this version uses sesame seeds and walnuts to add richness to the mixture and texture when sprinkled on top. Serve this hummus as an individual hors d’oeuvres or as a tasty dip with pita wedges.
Yield: 24 2-tablespoon servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped Fisher Walnuts, divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder or ground red pepper
- 1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped, about 3/4 cup
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Combine 1/2 cup walnuts and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor, pulse to coarsely chop the walnuts. Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, sesame seeds, garlic, paprika, chipotle powder and salt, and process until smooth.
Transfer the spread from the food processor into a medium mixing bowl and stir in bell pepper, parsley and remaining 1/2 cup walnuts. Serve with toasted pita triangles, if desired.
For more recipe inspiration and tips from Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, check out www.FisherNuts.com.
TRAFFIC ALERTS SEPTEMBER 25
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 Springfield AND Messinger Street will experience delays and single lane restriction September 25 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TRAFFIC ALERTS THIS WEEK
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 ...
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Gearing Up For Kindergarten
The Bangor Area School District will be offering “Gearing Up for Kindergarten” beginning in October 2015. The program will be held at the Washington Elementary School on Tuesdays and the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesdays from October 13, 2015 to November 4, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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SBHC Haunted Heritage Tour
The Slate Belt Heritage Center hosts another Haunted Heritage Tour on Thursday, October 8th beginning at 7 PM and continuing at 15-minute intervals until 9 PM. There is a whole new line-up of ghosts this year. Some will tell conflicting stories about the same eerie event. Visitors must solve the mysteries themselves and decide which ghosts they believe.
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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. Friday September 25th OPEN STUDIO 10am – 2pm
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. October 18
Safe Haven Rescue Dogs Meet & Greet Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 18 at Tractor Supply, Rt. 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 October 24Green-Walk Fall Farm Festival
The Green-Walk Trout Hatchery Fall Farm Festival, will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 (rain date Oct. 25), from 12PM-5PM, at 2290 Delabole Road, Bangor,
Fishing Contest $25, Pumpkins, Biking Demo. Admission $5. For more information call 610-588-1421 or visit www.greenwalktrouthatchery.com. BHS Author Coming to Bangor Lirary The Friends of the Bangor Public Library are having a brunch with the author October 24 at 10:00am featuring BHS grad Karen Katchur. Admission is free but registration requested by calling 588-4136 brunch is also available.
(BELOW IS A STORY THAT APPEARED IN THIS PAPER AUGUST 4, 2015) Bangor High graduate Karen (Shoemaker) Katchur has published The Secrets of Lake Road (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin’s Press) . Karen Katchur -- Official Author Website . In her book, Jo has been hiding the truth about her role in her high school boyfriend’s drowning for sixteen years. Every summer, she drops her children off with her mother at the lakeside community where she spent summers growing up, but cannot bear to stay herself; everything about the lake reminds her of the guilt she feels. For her daughter Caroline, however, the lake is a precious world apart; its familiarity and sameness comforts her every year despite the changes in her life outside its bounds. At twelve years old and caught between childhood and adolescence, she longs to win her mother’s love and doesn’t understand why Jo keeps running away. Then seven-year-old Sara Starr goes missing from the community beach. Rescue workers fail to uncover any sign of her—but instead dredge up the bones Jo hoped would never be discovered, shattering the quiet lakeside community’s tranquility. Caroline was one of the last people to see Sara alive on the beach, and feels responsible for her disappearance. She takes it upon herself to figure out what happened to the little girl. As Caroline searches for Sara, she uncovers the secrets her mother has been hiding, unraveling the very foundation of everything she knows about herself and her family in this riveting novel that is impossible to put down and hard to forget. Karen Katchur holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University and a Masters of Education degree in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University. She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. She enjoys running and tennis and playing with her flat coat retriever puppy, Tucker and her cat, Carly. October 25Safe Haven Rescue Dogs Meet & Greet Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 18 at Tractor Supply, Rt. 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 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 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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