Principal David Domchak of Pen Argyl Area High School recently announced that Gina Baker has been named a Commended Student in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of

Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will be presented by the principal to this senior. Approximately 34,000

Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not

continue in the 2014 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2014 competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary, SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying

Test (PSAT/ NMSQTREGISTER1).The young men and

women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success, commented a spokesperson for

The Slate Belt Cham-ber of Commerce is please to announce their winners for the 2013 Business Person, Volun-teer, and Elected Official of the year, as well as the 2013 Student Spirit Award recipient.2013 Business Person

Of The Year: Rick Neith - An Individual of the Slate Belt who has done an outstanding job in business and service. Rick, his wife Cori and 3 year old son Trey reside in Pen Argyl. Rick was born and raised in Whitehall and after graduation he attended LCCC. After reviewing several

nominations, these were some highlights about Rick: friendly, cheerful, goes above and beyond, professional, great integrity, hard-working, caring, dedicated and has strong work ethic.2013 Volunteer of the

Year: Harriet Abt - Harriet is a volunteer for Washington Township and has done an outstanding job for this

municipality. She has been a full time volun-teer office staff since 1989 (24 years). She also plays a big roll with the Jacktown Steam Engine organization since 1978 as their secretary and board member and is active in the Richmond Church and Washington Town-ship volunteer Fire Company. By the way she even makes Jack-town Ice Cream! 2013 Elected Official

of the Year: Lance J. Prator - Lances achievements include being awarded the Most Entertaining Mayor of 2011, the Mayor of the Year 2012 and the Best Speech by a Mayor 2012. He helped initiate the

activities and celebra-tions of Portland Days, Tree Lighting Ceremony opening the Christmas Season, Yard Sale Days & Community Picnic Events. He was instru-mental in bringing new businesses to Portland and is a community

activist. Memberships include the Association of Mayors of Boroughs & volunteers as a board member and chairman of the Portland Borough Authority, charter member of the Slate Belt Forward committee and Upper Mt. Bethel softball coach. Quoted from applica-

tions Best of all, Mayor Prator is just an all-around Great Guy and Friend! 2013 Student Spirit

Award: Elizabeth Llewellyn - A fifth grade student at DeFranco Elementary School. She exudes a generosity of spirit, kindness and compassion for all she encounters. She volun-teers at a horseback riding camp for children during the summer months, very active in the TIP-Together Its Possiable group of fami-lies dreaming and work-ing toward new possi-bilities for challenged youth living in the Slate Belt. Elizabeth is an asset to

our community and adriving force towardimproving and increas-ing quality of life and exemplifies student spirit.The chamber will also

recognize the excep-tional community service that Frank Russo has provided to the Slate Belt Chamber of Com-merce for his dedication as a SBCC director for over 40 years. Frank also served on many committees such as ourBusiness Incubator committee, EconomicDevelopment committeeand the NorthamptonCounty IndustrialDevelopment and more.Thank you to all the

members and commu-nity for your nomina-tions. We invite mem-bers, family, friends and the community to help us honor Rick, Harriet, Lance & Frank onNovember 18th to theBangor Elks Lodge#1106. Cost for theawards dinner is $27.00,call for reservations, 610-588-1000.

NMSC. These students

represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the

advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hopethat this recognition willhelp broaden their educational opport- unities and encouragethem as they continuetheir pursuit of academic success.

Mon.-Thurs. from 8am-1:30pm.The Pocono Garden

Club will hold its next meeting Tuesday November 12th at 1pm at the Monroe County Environmen-tal Center, Kettle Creek. The monthly design is "Earth, Man & Sky" an Ikebana design using a fresh focal flower in Fall color using three elements. The horticul-ture entry is a single stem of any dried seed

Hope United Church of Christ Food Pantry is in great need of canned goods and monetary donations. The food bank serves approximately 45 local families and their needs grow stronger every week. Wish list: tuna, all canned fruits, juices, canned potatoes, carrots, beets, pancakes, syrup, cereals, jello and puddings, coffee and tea. They are located at 701 Cherry St., in Wind Gap. Office hours are

head, berry stem or dried pod in a clear glass container. The houseplant entry is any type of Begonia, flowering or not. All exhibits should be submitted one half hour prior to the 1pm meeting. Please join in on a holiday craft project for those adults in a nursing home. Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Joyce Love at 570-629-0574 or lovemj@ptd.net.There will be an All

You Can Eat Break-fast for donation only at McMichaels United Methodist Church, Rt. 715 and White Church Road, McMichaels, on November 9th from 8am to 10:30am. Handicapped acces-sible. All are welcome.The Bangor Elemen-

tary PTA and DeFranco School invite you to join them for a monthly, no cost Book Exchange Program for all ages. Parents, students, siblings and all commu-nity members are invited to bring an old reading book and exchange it for a new one. Their first open book exchange will be held from 3-6:30pm in the DeFranco cafeteria on November 14th . The program will follow the MarketDay pick up schedule and will be held on:

November 14th , December 12th or 19th, January 23rd, February. 20th, March 20th, April 24th and May. 22nd, FMI: Elizabeth Wortman at 570-897-7293, or Kim Gambale at 484- 241-0441.The Fr. DeNisco

Council, Knights of Columbus of the Slate Belt Area is holding its semi-annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Council Home on West Bangor Road, Sunday, Novem-ber 10th. The All-You-Can-Eat Dinner is 11am to 5pm.Tickets are $9; Children under eight are free. Tickets sold at the door. Take-Outs are available; bring your own container. Everyone is invited.Workers and members are asked to report on Saturday at 8am and Sunday at 9:30am. The next Council meeting is Tuesday, November 12th at the Council Home at 7:30p.m All members are asked to attend so the Home Association can start to schedule the work to replace the air condi-tioning system at the Council Home.

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Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library the week of October 24th to October 30th. Adult Fiction: Bell,

Ted Tsar; Brandman, Michael Damned If You Do; Catton, Eleanor The Luminaries; Dailey, Janet Bannon Brothers Honor; Kingsbury, Karen Fifteen Minutes; Meyer, Phillip The Son; Nesbo, Jo The Devils Star; OConnell, Carol It Happens In The Dark; Rankin, Ian The Com-plaints; Slaughter, Karin Unseen; Winslow, Don Savages; Woods, Stuart Doing Hard Time. Adult Non-Fiction:

Aldrin, Buzz Magnifi-cent Desolation;

Gladwell, Malcolm David and Goliath; Maher, Bill New New Rules; ONeal, Shaquille Shaq Uncut; So, Yan-Kit Classic Chinese Cookbook.Large Print Fiction:

Dailey, Janet Bannon Brothers Trust.Young Adult Fiction:

Bodine, Meredith My Winter; Hoffer, Lindsay Magic; Pfeifer, Devon Cicada; Tarr, Aubrey Fire Holders.Young Adult Non-

Fiction: Brookesmith, Peter Taking Care of Your Horse.Junior Fiction:

Heroux - Skirbst, Jasmine Annoyed. Easy Fiction: Couil-

lard, Corban Dorney Park.

Northampton Countys Hazard Mitigation /Disaster Recovery Manager, Angel Gillette, was awarded the 2013 Spirit of KEMA Award on Satur-day, October 5th, during a ceremony at the Keystone Emergency M a n a g e m e n t Associations annual meeting and awards banquet in Harrisburg, PA. PEMA Chief Deputy Director Robert Full and KEMA Presi-dent Wes Hill presented Ms. Gillette with the award noting her signifi-cant contributions to the association and the emergency management profession. We are very proud of

Angels accomplish-ments, said Northamp-ton County Emergency Management Services Director, Robert Mateff. Northampton County has continuously priori-tized public safety and we are honored that one of our own has been recognized for making such significant contri-

butions to the profession not only here locally, but across the entire state of Pennsylvania. Gillette began her work with Northampton Countys Emergency Manage-ment Services Division in March 2008. The Spirit of KEMA

Award recognizes emer-gency management professionals who have worked to advance KEMAs mission and forge partnerships that seek to advance the emergency management profession throughout the Commonwealth. KEMAs mission is to promote, support and advocate comprehensive emergency management at all levels of Pennsylvanias public and private sectors. Examples of successful statewide partnerships established through Angels involvement with KEMA include the PA Silver Jackets, a state-wide flood mitiga-tion task force, and the Pennsylvania VOAD (Voluntary Organiza-

( N A P S I ) M o v i n g across town or to a different city in-state is complicated enough, but when your move crosses state lines, its a whole new ball game. Here are a few things to consider.Regulation and Protec-

tion: Interstate moves are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The agency protects consumers from fraud by ensuring that moving companies meet licens-ing and registration requirements, comply with rules on estimates and the release of goods, and educate consumers on their rights and responsibilities.Be sure to check insur-

ance, and be certain you understand how much liability coverage youre

agreeing to. Basic cover-age is 60 cents a pound, so youd get only $6 for a 10-pound microwave.You should be aware

that part of your inter-state move may be subcontracted to another company. This means the company that loads your goods may not be the same company that unloads them at your destination.Ship Smart: Most local

moves are charged on an hourly basis, but inter-state moves are charged either by the weight of the shipment or the cubic volume of goods being transported. Adding a few extra boxes can translate into big added costs.If you have a piece of

furniture you plan to replace, or one thats

bulky but inexpensive, it may be wise to toss or donate it.Also, remember, your

goods will likely be in storage for a certain amount of time. No food should be part of that shipment, including canned food, unopened packaged goods, pet food, and spices. Itll only attract vermin.Services and Registra-

tions: Transferring, registering and setting up many other critical services prior to your move helps tremen-dously. Quite often, vehicle registration, change of address with the U.S. Postal Service, voter registration, utilities and cable can be taken care of before you move. Every state has differ-

(NAPSI)If you are looking for ways to make the holidays more manageable, advice from the experts may help.Here are a few tips

from best-selling cookbook author David Venable. Decorating: It can

take hoursif not daysto decorate for the holidays. To make the most of your efforts, start early-the weekend after Thanks-giving is ideal. Entertaining: Make

entertaining easy by preparing foods in

ent rules about how long you can wait to updateyour drivers license and vehicle registration.Some states also requirea new state inspection and title changes.For one-stop shopping,

you can go to theChange of Address section on Cable Moverwebsite at www. cablemover.com. There,you can disconnect and set up new cableservices, change yourmailing address and link to the DMV for registra-tion requirements and forms. Similarly, you can update your voterregistration. Timing is key. Some

states have deadlines that are well beforeelections. The U.S. Election AssistanceCommission can help.

advance. Select cook-ware that can go from oven to table, such as the Temp-tations Vintage Grace Baker with Wire Rack. Comfort: Comfort is

key when having guests over for the holidays. Help your guests feel at home by finding out their favorite recipe ahead of time and surprising them with the dish. Gifts: Fill containers

with the ingredients for one of Venables recipes. Add a personal-ized gift tag and youre good to go!

Present wrapping: First, find all your favor-ite holiday music. Second, mix yourself a cocktail (try Venables classic holiday eggnog!). Third, make sure youve got paper, boxes, tape and scissors. Its easiest to tackle the wrapping by doing a little here and there when you can.Venable is the author of

the best-selling cook-book QVCs Resident Foodie Presents: Com-fort Foods That Take You Home.Each week, he gives

millions of viewers an

inside look at his kitchen as the host of QVCs most popular cooking show, In theKitchen with David,which airs everyWednesday at 8 p.m.(EST) and Sunday atnoon (EST). To learn more, visitwww.QVC.com/ITKWD.

Hello fellow readers, Weather apps are no longer providing frost advisories as the growing season is over! It turns out many of you share the wish to keep things going. Scott emailed wanting to overwinter palm trees he bought this summer but doesnt have room in his house. His garage is somewhat heated and rarely gets below 45 degrees and wondered if it would make a good winter home. Overwintering woody tropical plants such as palms, bougainvillea, hibiscus and citrus can be tricky. The best bet is to treat them to an indoor tropical vacation. If you provide a sunny window where the air temperatures stays about 60-70 degrees and create humidity by putting the pot in a pan with water and gravel (or by using a humidifier) you can keep most tropical plants growing. However Monrovia, a large grower of plants, writes you can

induce many tropical plants and tender perenni-als even ones that grow as shrubs and trees into dormancy by withholding water and keeping them in a cool, dark place above 35 degrees. To store as a dormant plant, cut back herbaceous plants after frost has withered their tops. But bring woody tropical plants inside just before a frost is expected and dont cut back or prune them. Deciduous plants that still have leaves will gradually yellow and likely drop off. New leaves will grow when you return the stored plant to light and warmth come spring. Thats the time to prune the plants back into shape. Palm trees are evergreen so my bet is the coolness of Scotts garage even with windows will not be ideal. There are varieties of palm trees however that are hardy in zones close to ours and if that is the case Scott may be in luck. Keep dormant plants on the dry side, but not parched over the winter checking for moisture every few weeks. For tropical plants such as begonia, dahlia, sweet potato vine, caladium, and canna you can store them over winter as bulbs, corms or tubers those nifty underground storage structures with nodes from which new stems and leaves develop. Bon voyage growing season. Hello preparations for spring!Garden dilemmas? askmarystone@gmail.com

(NAPSI)If youre among the more than 65 million Americans who care for a loved one living with a chronic illness, you have a unique understanding of this critical role. The value of caregiving is particularly evident for the more than 15,600 people who are estimated to be diag-nosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) each year, as persons diagnosed with CLL are typically elderly and often require care for an extended period of time.Caregivers such as me

play an active role in the management of our loved ones disease, especially in the case of a chronic blood cancer like CLL, said Kare-nann Pantozzi of Hasb-rouck Heights, New Jersey. Some patients, like my partner Bob, may experience symp-toms from their illness and side effects from treatment, so I found it to be important to provide the supportive care at home that he needs to help manage any problems.Caregivers may be able

to help their loved one remain in their own home and community while still providing the quality care and support they require. This may include driving to appointments, ensuring compliance to medica-

tions and preparing meals.Jayshree Shah, Nurse

Practitioner, Hacken-sack University Hospi-tal, says, To best manage chronic illness care, its important for patients to have a full team of health care providers and support-ive caregivers to under-stand and discuss all treatment options.To be able to help their

loved one, caregivers of CLL patients should strike a balance between time for themselves and maintaining an active role. Nearly three-quarters of family caregivers report not going to the doctor as often as they should, 63 percent have poor eating habits and 58 percent have worse exercise habits than before taking on their role as caregiv-ers.As a caregiver, you

should:1. Take charge of your

life, and dont let your loved ones illness take center stage. Youre doing a very hard job and deserve time just for yourself.2. Encourage your

loved one to talk to you about his or her emo-tions. Patients with CLL may experience depres-sion or anxiety, so its important to maintain an open dialogue.3. Join a CLL or blood

cancer support group with your loved one to

hear other peoples stories, gain valuable insights and learn coping strategies.4. Be open to the

various online resources that are available for those living with CLL, including resources offering helpful tips on managing finances and navigating insurance during this difficult time.5. Educate yourself

about CLL. Knowledge is power.CLL is one of four

main types of leukemia. It occurs when white blood cells, or lympho-cytes, in bone marrow multiply, replace normal lymphocytes in the marrow and lymph nodes, and leave less room for healthy blood cells as well as platelets, resulting in infection, anemia and bleeding. Symptoms can include: Swollen lymph nodes Pain Fullness below the

ribs Recurring infections Tiring easily Unintended weight

loss Shortness of breath

during light activity.These symptoms

develop slowly and are more likely to occur in older people. CLL is usually found during a routine blood test as part of a regular physical exam. Treatments may include medication, surgery, radiation, and

chemotherapy treat-ments. TREANDA (bendamustine HCl) for Injection is a chemo-therapy approved by the U.S. FDA for the treat-ment of patients with CLL. However, efficacy relative to first-line therapies other than chlorambucil has not been established. As with many medications, patients may experience side effects and require a change in therapy as a result, so its important for caregivers to be present during doctor visits.For more information

about CLL treatments, ask your doctor or visit www.TREANDA.com.Full prescribing infor-

mation is available at http://www.TREANDA.com/pdf/TREANDA_final_PI.pdf. This infor-mation is provided by Teva.

What might motivate researchers to solicit senior singers for a dozen choirs around San Francisco?Backed by a $1.9

million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the University of California, San Fran-cisco is launching a four-year study it hopes will provide the scien-tific evidence needed to really sing the praises of such arts programs for seniors.The goal is to provide

s c i e n t i f i c - b a s e d evidence that commu-nity arts programs can be used to promote health," UCSF principal investigator Julene Johnson said. "Everyone says Yes, of course they must be good for us, but we dont have enough evidence yet.Dubbed Community of

Voices, the study will evaluate how participa-tion in these choirs influences cognition, mobility and overall well-being, from mood, loneliness and memory to strength and balance.In total, 400 seniors

will participate in weekly, 90-minute singing sessions for one year. Qualifying choir members must be at least 60 years old and require no prior choral experience. In exchange for three study inter-views, every participant will be paid $105 and will be invited to perform in public.The first has already

formed at the Mission Neighborhood Center, and whether the study proves health benefits or not, participants are excited to be involved."This choir is good for

me -- my self-esteem is going up because I'm not in my house thinking my life has no value," said Carlos Castro, 62, to the San Francisco Chronicle. Due to a chronic injury, Castro recently had to give up his career as a massage therapist. As the number

of seniors grows rapidly around the world, so does the pressure to pinpoint which lifestyles choices and activitieswill promote healthy aging. One of the onlyother studies of seniorchoir participation foundthat participants reported better health, had fewer doctor visits and fallsand added more activi-ties to their routine when compared to seniors who did not participate in achoir.

Over 130 runners and walkers enthusiastically participated in the 11th Annual Families First 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Walk which took place on Saturday, October 5th at the Wind Gap Park.

The top two overall runners were: Jocelyn Shilling, for women, with a time of 21:50 and for the men, Daniel Eibeck, with a time of 17:43. Other top times are listed below by age.

The Blue Mountain Community Library would like to thank everyone who came to the Author Night with poet Edwin Romond on October 23rd. Mr. Romond read many of his poems, giving back-ground stories as to how he came to write them. It was a very enjoyable evening for all who

attended.Beginning November

1st, the library will once again sponsor a Christ-mas Tree Fundraiser. Anyone wishing to memorialize or honor a loved one or pet may make a donation of $5.00 and hang an orna-ment on the tree. Also, there will be tags on the tree, with items written

Families First 5K Winning Times

On Saturday, October 13th Portland Masonic Lodge 311 & Pen Argyl Masonic Lodge 594 held a Car & Truck Show at the Blue Valley Farm Show. Over 150 vehicles were on display as well as craft-ers & vendors, children's activities, hayrides , police dem-onstrations, the Masonic Chip program for children & more. The Miller Keystone Blood Mobile collected blood donations from 22 individuals which results in the ability to save the lives of 66 people. Proceeds from this event benefited a masonic children's home. Thank you to everyone who came out to support & participate in this show! Be sure to save the date for next year's Masonic Motorama, October 12,

2014. The Show Winners in

the following Catego-ries:Factory Muscle: Ed

MustchochStreet Rod: Richie

HeaterCorvette: Frank

DisalvoAntique Stock:

Elwood SteinmetzModified: Richard

HalbfoeresterMopar: Al SavageSpecial Interest: Larry

HalletTruck: Scott PriceChevrolet: Todd

RosenberryFord: Bob AntonioliT-Bird: Albert Straw-

bridgeTractor: Chad Biom-

edoMiscellaneous: Robert

ScheddingBest In Show: Richie

HeaterMasonic Choice: Pat

Howarth.

on them that the library needs. If you would like to help in this way, you may take a tag and purchase the item. When you return with the item, you will then receive an ornament to hang on the tree. Please consider making a dona-tion to decorate the Christmas Tree and support the library. Upcoming events for the library are a fundraiser on Wed., December 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Wendys Restaurant in

Wind Gap and a visit to the library from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus on Sat., December 7th at 10:30 am. All children are invited, accompa-nied by an adult. The Blue Mountain Commu-nity Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for informa-tion or to become a volunteer. The website is www.bmcl.org.

Blessing of the Animals, November 9th, McMichaels United Methodist Church, Rt. 715 and White Church Road, McMichaels. All animals are welcome but must be on lease or caged.Questions? call 570-629-1136.

Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting, Thursday, November 7, 7:30pm in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program (Rescheduled): "Morse Code and Ham Radio in the Movies and on TV" - Brad/W3JXQ. Members and interested general public are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC FMI: www.dlarc.org, KE3AW@ARRL.NET or 610.432.8286.

Annual Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner, November 9, Arndts Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd, Easton, 4pm-7pm featuring pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, home-made applesauce, bread, home made dessert and beverage.

Eahs Music Boosters Host Annual Fall Arts And Craft Sale, The Easton Area High School Instrument Music Association Holds Its Annual Fall Arts and Craft Sale on Saturday, Novem-ber 9, from 9am- 2pm in the EAHS Cafeteria. The event also includes a bake sale, and a caf with delicious food available for lunch. Easton Area High School, 2601 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA, intersection of 25thStreet. No admis-sion charge, and parking is free as well. Proceeds benefit the Easton Area High School Instrumental Music Department. For more information call 610-360-3874.

Knights of Columbus All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner,

West Bangor Road: November 10th, 11am-5pm, adults $9, children under 8 free.Breaking Bread

Kitchen, 2nd Sunday of Every Month, November 10th. Seating Available from 4pm-6pm. Cross Rd Baptist Church, 2nd and Chestnut Street, Bangor.

The Henry Longrifle, November 11th 7pm 8pm. at the Jacobsburg Environ-mental Education Center. Join Tim Lubenesky of the Jacobsburg Historical Society as he shares his insights on how the Henry Longrifle played a role in our nations military history. In recognition of Veteran's Day, Tim will discuss both the history and design of the rifle from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. Contact Andy Fedor at 610-746-2801 or anfedor@pa.gov to register.

Jump Start to Christ-mas Bazaar, Grace United Methodist Church. November 15th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm and November 16th from 10am til 3pm. There will be over 12 vendors and crafters along with a special kiddie korner for shopping and games for the little ones. Food and drinks will be available both days. There will be a raffle drawing with all proceeds going towards medical expenses for a young local man that was in a bad motorcycle accident.

Monroe Animal League Christmas Bazaar, November 16, 9am-2pm, Stroud Township, Arlington Fire House, Route 611, Stroudsburg. Features many unique gifts at reasonable prices for you, your pets, and everyone on your list. All proceeds benefit Monroe Animal Leagues programs. FMI: 570-476-8444.

I Can Run 5K Run and Walk - Lancaster,

November 16, Regis-tration & Number Pickup: 7:30am. Kids 1/2-mile Fun Run: 8:45am, 5K Run and Walk: 9:00am,Calvary Church, 1501 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, $25 for the 5K Run and Walk, $15 for the 1/2-mile Kids Run. Register online:http://www.active.com/donate/DVCLancasterWalk. FMI: Tom McGinley at TomMcGinley1@Verizon.Net, (484) 645-7768.

St. Elizabeth Of Hungary In Pen Argyl Is Sponsoring A Trip To The Caesar's Casino In Atlantic City On Thursday, November 14, 2013. There are two pick-up locations: the first pick-up location is the st. Elizabeth's parking lot leaving by 8:30am; the second location is the old st. Joseph's parking lot in wind gap, leaving by 8:35am. For more information, please call mary lou derea-lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630

Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce and Ginder Greenhouse, Take and Bake Fresh Gardner Fruit Pies. Take home a taste of Heaven, Place Your Holiday Pie Order November 15th Call to pick up at the Chamber Office or Ginder Greenhouse on Novem-ber 25th-26th from 9am-2pm.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Seasons of the Year" series, 12pm and 2pm November 16, There will be a presentation on "Celebrating an Abundant Year" which looks at the end of the year celebrations of the early settlers and traditional PA German holiday foods. Hands-on Experiences include traditional holiday decorations, ornaments and treats as a part of the series presentation. The total time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, Reservations: call 570-992-6161 or

E-mail farm@quietvalley.org by 4pm, November 8. Engel Education enter Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley RoadStroudsburg.

Trinity UCC Basket Bingo, Saturday November 16th ,Doors open at 5pm, Bingo starts at 6pm. Tickets $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door 632 S. Delaware Dr., Mt. Bethel. Call church for more information or to order tickets: 610-588-1989

Diamond Fire Com-pany Lady Auxiliary Craft Show, November 17th, Fire Co. Social Hall, 110 Main St. 10am-3pm

Safe Haven Pet Rescue Adoption Day, November 17th, at Tractor Supply, Rte. 209, Brodheadsville. Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11am-3pm. For more information and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org. Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.

Slater Band Booster Basket Bingo/Tricky Tray. Sunday, Novem-ber 17th at the Blue Valley Farm Show Building, 707 Ameri-can Bangor Rd., Bangor. The doors open 11:30am, Games start 1pm. Raffle, 50/50, Door Prizes. Longaberger, Vera Bradley and more. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door. For ticket infor-mation, call 610-588-4385 or email abcar@rcn.com.

Slate belt young at heart club meeting, November 21. 1pm at st. Elizabeth's church hall in pen argyl. This is a very special meeting! This is our annual salute to all veterans and service-men. To all veterans and servicemen: we

would like the honor of your presence at this meeting. Please give us the opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for all that you have done for our country and our safety. We will have posting of colors, followed by a musical tribute from a select group of the BAHS chorus. Also, we have as our guest speaker, mr. Bill nixon, a veteran of the viet nam war and a retired teacher. He is very active in programs for our veterans. He is also one of a group that provides transportation for world war 11 veterans to washington, dc, for those who haven't seen the world war 11 momument. Please plan to attend. For more information, plese call Mary Lou Derea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630 or Minnie Thomas at 610-863-6589

Diamond Fire Com-pany Potato Filling & Bacon Dressing Sale, Filling $5 (2lbs), Bacon Dressing $3. Order No later than November 20th, Pick up November 27th at Fire Co. Social Hall, 110 Main St. FMI: 610-767-8476

The Jacobsburg Historical Society will host their annual "Day of Wreath-Making" at the Bushkill Twp. Fire Co. social hall on Satrday, November 23rd. $45. includes instructions, supplies, and live greens. (participants furnish their own pruning shears). For more information, please call 610/863-8136.

Mount Eaton Church Christmas Market, Mount Eaton Rd,

Saylorsburg, Novem-ber 23. The Market will be held from 9am-3pm. Enjoy many interesting crafts and flea market items, as well as a bake sale, and homemade soups, salads, sand-wiches, desserts, and more. FMI: 570-992-7050, visit www.mounteatonchurch.org.

Holiday Benefit Concert to support the Slate Belt Y project, November 24th, Bangor High School, Craig Payne Audito-rium, 5pm. The event is with the band is Twelve Twenty Four. Tickets avalable at local Merchants Banks, the Slate Belt Chamber (610-588-1000), the Nazareth Y, on the Twelve Twenty Four web site, and Lucy Flinn State Farm Agent in Wind Gap.

Washington Town-ship Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Annual Holiday Cash Bingo Game, Novem-ber 24th, Washington Fire Hall. Kitchen will be open, doors open at 11am, Game starts at 12:30pm. FMI or advanced tickets contact: Shirley 484-661-7187, Donna 484-298-0192, Ruth 61-588-7402, or Sandy 610-588-9976

The Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Fire Company Auxiliary Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Sunday, November 24 from 10am to 3pm. The Firehouse is located on Old Rt. 115 across from Old Saylors Inn. Vendors are wanted. Reserve your table now by calling Brenda at 610-802-1657.

Saturday, November 9th, 7-10pm. The Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadius) is the smallest owl in eastern North America. Although secretive and rarely seen, many migrate through Penn-sylvania in October and November. Join licensed owl banders Adam Miller and Rick Wiltraut as they try to

capture and band these owls on the Kittatinny-Ridge. Program limited to 20 participants. Some moderate uphill hiking involved. Participants should

dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a flash-light. To register, contact Rick at rwiltraut@pa.gov or 610-746-2801 ext 103.