The Bangor Business Association (BBA) will be holding Christmas on Broadway this year in honor of Gina Jennings. Gina was the vicepresident of the BBA, and co-owner of The PRESS. She passed away in August after courageously fighting breast cancer for many years. One of Ginas favorite events during the year was Christmas on Broadway. She loved her famiyl and brought that love into her community. Come out and celebrate in Bangor on December 18th, from 9am to 5pm. Christmas on Broad-

way will be held at The HUB, 14 Broadway, Bangor. Crafters, musicians, and choirs are needed for this extravaganza. Please call 610-2179239 to sign up. This years Cookie Contest will take place at 3pm. There will also be a Cake Bake Off Contest. For more information or to reserve a craft table at $10 per space, call 610-217-9239.

The Blue Mountain Community Library will once again be sponsoring a Christmas Tree Fundraiser this year. Anyone wishing to

honor or memorialize a loved one or a pet may purchase an ornament to hang on the Christmas tree for $5 each. An anonymous donor

has generously offered to match all donations up to $500. The library also has many items for sale in the Book Nook that

would help raise money this Christmas. There are gently used adult and childrens books for sale for $1 or less, handmade book clips and page markers, and Book Nook gift certificates to give to your favorite readers. These fundraisers enable the residents of the Pen Argyl School District to have free access to the many services that the library provides. Please consider helping the Library help you by purchasing books or gift certificates and/or decorating the tree. They would appreciate the donation of Weis grocery receipts, which may be put in the container at the desk. The Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10am to noon, and Monday through Thursday, 6pm to 8pm. To volunteer or donate, call 610-863-3029.

The Richmond United Methodist Church is inviting the public to attend a special Christmas recital on Sunday, December 11th, starting at 2pm at the church. Guest pianist Tierney Jory and guest organist Pat Shoup will share their musical talents by playing solos and duets. The audience will be invited to sing along to some popular Christmas carols. While there is no admission to attend, a

love offering will be taken.

Richmond United Methodist Church is

located on Route 611, outside of Bangor. For more information, call the church office at 610-588-7317. Richmond United Methodist Church holds Sunday worship services at 8:30am and 10:30am, and Sunday School at 9:15am. Contemporary worship is held from 5pm to 6pm every first and third Saturday, all year. For more information about Richmond UMC, visit richmondumc.com.

The 51st Annual Nazareth to Bethlehem Christmas Peace Pilgrimage will be held on December 10th at 10:45am. The walk begins at 520 East

Broad Street, Bethlehem. For more info, visit peacewalk.org or call 620-258-7313. Youre invited to an Applebees Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast

to support the Pen Argyl Area Music Association on December 11th, from 8am to 10am. The event will be held at Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 3702 Easton-Nazareth Highway, Easton. The cost is $7 per person. For tickets, call Chris at 610-390-1195. We would like to wish Jude Murante a very Happy Belated Birthday! Jude celebrated on December 3rd.

Tori Jancovic will be celebrating her birthday on December 9th. Have a great day, Tori! Kyra Castano will be celebrating her birthday on December 10th. Have a wonderful day, Kyra! We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other tidbits of information to us at: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013

Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week November 17th through 23rd: Adult fiction: Evanovich, Janet, Explosive eighteen; Kingsbury, Karen, Longing; Lewis, Beverly, The mercy; Rankin, Ian, The impossible dead. Adult non-fiction: Adams, Charles, Cape May ghost stories: book two; Adams, Charles, Cape May ghost stories: book three; Good, Phyllis, Fix-it and forget-it 5-ingredient favorites; Mack, Stephanie, The end of normal; Moorhouse, Paul, Dali; Onassis, Jacqueline, Jacqueline Kennedy: historic conversations; Vedral,

Joyce, Weight training made easy. Large Print nonfiction: Moore, Michael, Here comes trouble. Young Adult fiction: Paolini, Christopher, Inheritance; Verday, Jessica, The hidden; Wheeler, Alex, Firefight; Wheeler, Alex, Trapped. Junior fiction: Naylor, Phyllis, Emilys fortune; Scotton, Rob, Scaredycat, Splat! Reference: Consumer Reports buying guide 2012. DVDs: Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Bridesmaids, Harry Potter and the deathly hallows part 2, How the Grinch stole Christmas, Lenfant.

OneClickDigital is now available for downloading audio books through the Bangor Public Library website. In order to use the service you must have a

Bangor Public Library card. To launch the program, go to bangorlibrary.org and select the OneClickDigital icon on the home page. You may browse the titles in the collection without having to login. Once you have located a title that you would like to download, then you will need to login. The first time you login you will need to create a username and password. The program will ask for information pertaining to you and your computers operating system, download method and the portable device you will be using. The program will also ask for your name, library card number, email and then ask you to create your own individual username and password. There is a tutorial that you can run on the OneClickDigital site.

Merchants Bank recently donated $2,000 to ProJeCt of Easton, Inc. The contribution represents the first installment of a two-year pledge made by Merchants. Located in Easton, ProJeCt is a non-profit agency that offers support services, emergency assistance, and educational programming to low-income children, adults, and families.

As a community bank, Merchants takes pride in helping organizations such as ProJeCt fulfill their commitment to improving the lives of friends and neighbors. Merchants Bank takes great pride in helping to support the efforts of ProJeCt of Easton, said Sandee Kennedy, Vice President and Market Manager at Merchants Bank. We share in their vision and commitment to better the community

by helping to make a difference in the lives of many who seek their help toward a better community, Kennedy added.

Medicare Plan Comparisons are held every Friday from 8am to noon at the Slate Belt Senior Center, located at the Blue Valley Farm Show Building, 707 "Presidential Assassinations" will be the topic for the Slate Belt Heritage Center's monthly historic presentation. Rev. David Schaeffer, local historian and pastor of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Nazareth, will speak on the assassinations of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley and John F. Kennedy. The Heritage Center, 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, will host this event on Sunday, December 11th, at 2pm. For more information, call 610-588-8615.

American Bangor Road, Bangor. Call Bonnie Sysko at 610-588-1224 for an appointment.

Join Pen Argyl High Schools Students Against Destructive Decisions, Leo Club, and Student Government for their annual Senior Day, Friday, December 23rd, from 8:30am to 1:30pm at the high school. Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band, along with seeing the Sword and Shield Theater Company perform a

variety of theatrical and comdic skits. They will be serving a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, and bingo. This event is open to all senior citizens of the Pen Argyl Area School District. RSVP by December 15th at 610863-1293, ext. 1.

The Slate Belt Ministerium of Churches sponsored an Ecumenical Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, November 22nd at the First United Methodist Church in Bangor. Despite the torrential rains, well over 100 people attended to hear the beautiful multichurch choir and band and listen to clergy from seven churches: the First United Methodist Church in Bangor (host Rev. Navin Satyavrata), St. Roccos Roman Catholic Church in Martins Creek (Msgr. James Reichert), Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran in Martins Creek (Rev. Louise Williams), East Bangor United Methodist Church (Rev. BK Mullen-Holtz), Hopesprings Community of Faith in Bangor (Pastor Michael Amman), St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pen Argyll (Rev. Frank Terhune) and St. Johns

Lutheran Evangelical Church (Rev. Paulette Orbercht). The sermon was given by guest Rev. Tom Thomas from Union United Church of Christ, Neffs. Organizer Gobind Daryanani said the

Ministerium described ecumenism as people singing and praying together, treating one another as neighbors and people working with each other to help the needy, despite differences in beliefs. The service was followed by refreshments and group discussions on other multichurch activities of interest. The two areas the attendees would like to be involved in are first, helping the elderly by

visiting nursing homes, taking them to the doctor, yard work, helping care givers or just taking them for weekend drives; and second, a better understanding of other non-Christian and Christian religions. The Ministerium will be meeting to plan these opportunities in the coming year. Those interested in these ecumenical activities can contact Organizer Gobind Daryanani at rothirabook @gmail.com.

Andrea and Jason LaBar of Bangor are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Lincoln Kason LaBar. He was born October 4th at St. Lukes Hospital and weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Lincoln has a sister, Aubrie Peyton LaBar. Proud grandparents are Susan and Dave Giaquinto of Roseto, Sheila and Glenn LaBar of Bangor and great-grandmothers Marceline Hulsizer of Pen Argyl and Joyce LaBar of Stroudsburg.

Together with their parents, family and friends, Amy Lee Casebeer and David Daniel Fusselman are excited to announce they were united in marriage in a civil ceremony on October 31st. Magistrate District Justice Bruce F. Appleton of Palmerton officiated their union. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mary and Donald Decker Jr. of Wind Gap, and Mr. and Mrs Carl and Penny Casebeer of Phillipsburg. Mr. Fusselman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Suzanne Fusselman of Walnutport. Amy graduated from Easton Area High School and is currently a stay-at home mom. Mr. Fusselman graduated from Northern Lehigh Area School and is currently employed by Weis Markets, Cedar Crest as over night stock and loading dock worker. A small gathering was held in Palmerton Park following the ceremony. The happy couple reside in Palmerton with their daughter Courtney while happily awaiting the arrival of their bundle of joy.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl, has announced upcoming events for the holiday season. Join the choir of St. John and the Girl Scouts as they bring Christmas cheer and good tidings to homebound members of the church on Sunday, December 11th, 4pm to 6pm. Everyone will gather at the church at 4pm for songbooks and a list of homes to visit. When the caroling is done, everyone will gather in the Fellowship Hall of the chruch for refreshments. Those interested can sign up at the table in the narthex. The Advent/Christmas Fellowship Gathering will be held on Sunday,

December 18th, from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Bring a covered dish to share and a wrapped gift ($5 or less), for playing Now you have it, Now you dont. Those interested can sign up at the table in the Narthex. Everyone is welcome to attend. St. John will hold two Christmas Eve Services on Saturday, December 24th. The Children and Family Service will be held at 6:30pm. Come early and enjoy singing carols and celebrating the coming of the Christ Child. For the 3rd annual puppet show, the puppeteers will present An Upside-Down Christmas. The Candlelight Service will be held at 11pm. The Nativity of Our Lord will be celebrated with a candlelight service and Holy Communion, as

(NAPSI)As trusted messengers in their community, members of the faith community have a unique opportunity to educate their congregations about the lifegiving benefits of organ donation. For some individuals who are accident victims or suffering from a lifethreatening disease, organ, eye, and tissue donation is "the gift of life." With more than 112,000 people in the United States waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, the need for a compassionate, committed organ donor base is urgent. And faith communities are a great place to start the conversation about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Here are some simple ways in which you can help: Encourage your faith

St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Road, Pen Argyl, has announced upcoming events. Choir rehearsals will be held on Thursday December 8th; Youth at 6pm, Praise Band and 6:30pm, and Adults at 7:30pm. Worship services are held at 8am and 10:15am on Sunday, December 11th, the third Sunday in Advent. Confirmation class meets at 9am. The Sunday School Class will present their

Christmas Program at the 10:15am service. Gods Love preschool is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. St. Peters Latchkey offers after-school care for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. The church is located 1.5 miles southeast of Wind Gap at the intersection of Church and Delabole roads.

Flicksville United Church of Christ, 1337 Lower South Main Street, Bangor, has announced their holiday events. On Sunday, December 11th, the Sunday School will hold their Christmas Program during worship. The Christmas Party will be held on December 18th. The Christmas Eve worship service will be held at 7pm on December 24th, with Communion. Worship will be held at 10:45am on Christmas day.

leader to share the urgent need. Members of your congregation may be unaware of the need, or of their ability to save lives of people waiting for transplants. Find out how to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor in your state, and provide that information to your faith community. Talk to your faith leader about participating in National Donor Sabbath, which takes place the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday two weekends before Thanksgiving. It is a special time designated to bring attention to the precious gift of donation. This annual recognition is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and national and local organ, eye, and tissue organizations. Hold a candlelight ceremony or other commemorative event to honor those who have donated the gift of life and to recognize those men, women, and children who are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Arrange educational workshops for your congregation to discuss this sensitive topic. Your local organ procurement organization, Donate Life America chapter and HRSA's Division of Transplantation are excellent resources for appropriate support and materials. If the members of your faith community cannot schedule a program about donation during National Donor Sabbath, ask them to select another time that is good for them. The need for donors is ongoing. Any time is a good time to talk about saving lives. If you would like to learn more about organ, eye, and tissue donation and your faith community, talk to your local faith leaders or visit organdonor.gov.

The Pen Argyl Lookout Fire Co. #1 and the Pen Argyl Salvation Army have once again teamed up for their annual food drive. This year's drive will be held on Monday, December 12th. The fire company is asking that all canned goods and nonperishable foods be placed on your front porch with your porch light on, no later then 6:45pm.

Members of the fire company will be picking up the donations beginning at 7pm. You may also drop off canned goods at the fire hall, 44 W. Bell Ave., no later then 6:45pm on the day of the event. If no one is at the fire hall, please leave items outside the entrance of the fire hall. For more information visit look outfireco.com or call 484-695-2610.

Ladies Auxiliary of Rescue Fire Company presents Breakfast with Santa and Tricky Tray Raffle on Saturday, December 10th, from 8am to noon, at Rescue Fire Station, 209 Pennsylvania Ave, Bangor. The event is open to all children. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, juice, milk or coffee and a special visit with Santa.

The cost is $3 for children ages five to 13; $5 for adults or older children; children four and under are free. Limited seating is available, so please RSVP to rescue 1aux@gmail.com or call Sandy at 610-588-6958. Raffle tickets are available at the door. The raffle will be drawn at noon. Winners need not be present to win.

(NAPSI)Heeding a few hints from the experts at the Electrical Safety Foundation International can help you have a beautiful home for the holidays and a safer and happier new year: If you are purchasing new decorations, shop only at reputable retailers that you trust. Make sure your decorations have been approved for safe use by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Always follow the manufacturers instructions that accompany your decorations. Carefully inspect each electrical decoration and extension cord before use; discard any damaged items. Cracked sockets, bare or frayed wires, and loose connections may cause a serious shock or fire.

Never connect more than three strands of incandescent lights together to make a longer string. Consider getting LED lights, which use less power and burn cooler than traditional incandescents, allowing you to safely connect more sets. Avoid overloading electrical outlets, which can overheat and start a fire. Dont pinch cords in windows or doorways or under heavy furniture. Keep cords out of walkways and hightraffic areas. If you get a live Christmas tree, check it for freshness. A fresh tree will stay green longer and is less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. Learn more at holidaysafety.org.

The Wind Gap Community Christmas Committee would like to thank everyone who made this years program a success. A very special thank you to the Wind Gap American Legion Post 724 for their continued support of the program. Thank you to the Gold Contributors: Century Wire Products Corp., Lucy Flinn, Brown Daub Chevrolet in Wind Gap, Lessig Heating - Cooling - Service, The Cozy Barn, and Don Catinos Lifestyles. Thank you to master of ceremonies, Chris Catino; Santa and Mrs. Claus, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guarry; Candy from Santa, Just Born, Inc.; Christmas Trees from Newsangers Christmas Tree Farm; Technical Support, John Zucal; and Wind Gap Fire Company for Bringing Santa and Mrs. Claus. Special thanks to Arbys, Three Brothers Pizza, Faith Alive Community Church, Gap Diner, McDonalds, Slate Belt Baptist Church, Subway, and Wendys. Thank you to the following Financial Contributors: Albanese Florist and Greenhouse, Anthonys Pizza and Restaurant, Merchants Bank, Blue Valley Lanes, Burger King, Daisy Dairy Bar, Drakes Rental, Detzis Tavern, Faith Alive Ministries, First National Bank of Palmerton, First Star Bank Wind Gap, Giant Food Store, Hope UCC, J&R Smokehouse, Johnnys Maintenance, Just Born, Inc., KNBT Bank Wind Gap, Petro Mart, Slate Belt Baptist Church, Slate Belt Kiwanis Club, Snyders Automotive, Soapee Sudz Laundromat, Waste Management, and Wind Gap Fire Company. A Special thank you to the Pen Argyl High School Band and Mr. Reiche for their continued assistance and support. Thank you to the kind, generous peole who contributed to the new Christmas lights for the Borough of Wind Gap: The Beer Stein, Bobs Towing, Brown Daub, Detzis, First National Bank of Palmerton, First Star Bak, George Hinton and Sons, Instant Replay, KNBT Bank, Lafayette Bank, Lucy Flinn, and Merchants Bank. Thank You, Wind Gap Community Christmas Committee

Your commitment to keep your pets warm during cold weather can save their lives and eliminate a great deal of unnecessary suffering. Puppies and kittens, small animals, and short haired dogs are very susceptible to the elements and would benefit if a cozy sweater was put on them. If you dont want animals in the house, provide them with proper shelter. Doghouses should be made of wood or plastic and NOT metal because it conducts cold. Try to place the shelter in a sunny location during the cold weather (and shade in the summer). Raise it several inches off the ground and add a flap over the door to keep the wind and drafts out. Straw is excellent for bedding as rugs and blankets get dirty, wet and can freeze. Cats sometimes climb under the hoods of cars to be near warm engines and can be terribly injured when the car is started. When you are getting ready to go somewhere, bang on the hood. Remember too that spilled anti-freeze is deadly. Animals can become confused and disoriented when there is snow and ice on the ground. Clean off the paws, legs and stomach when they come in from the snow. Salt and other chemicals will be licked off and be absorbed by their systems when they clean themselves. Make sure that there is a fresh source of water such as in a bucket or large bowl to prevent tipping. Break the ice at least twice daily if it freezes. If you see neglect or abuse, take photos and write down all the details, date, time, what is happening, etc. Call your local humane society or animal control to report it. And remember dogs who bark and bark are lonely. Volunteer to walk them or play with them. Elgrit B. Russell Rescue Coordinator, The Animal Defenders On November 11, 2011, on the grounds of the Farm Show complex, a short but very fitting and empathetic memorial was held for six local Army recruits who perished in a plane crash on November 8, 1961. I want to thank the many people who helped with this program. John Brown, Mayor of Bangor, and Desiree DNicola, Mayor of Roseto. John Reinhart, principal of Bangor High School and Rebecka Kranich, Bangor School District Vocal Music teacher. John Smith, Pen Argyl High School principal, Tim Reiche, Pen Argyl Band Director, and Kyle Schmidt, Pen Argyl High School trumpet player. Robert Werner, with the Blue Valley Farm Show/Exchange Club, and Maria Cascario and the staff at The PRESS in Bangor. A big thank you to Representative Joe Emrick for his address and a special thank you to Mr. Bob Kilbanks, Representative Emricks district office manager and legislative aide for his many months of work organizing this event. Finally, a thank you to all the friends and family members who were able to attend. Sincerely, Louis P. Janette

The Culbertson Family would like to Thank all patrons of the Trolley Shops Restaurant who came out to support Jack and our family at his benefit dinner on Nov. 15th. We are grateful for the support and prayers and generous donations you have made to our family. Jack is a 9 year old student at 5 Points. He is an older brother to Max, 6 and Julie, 3. Jack is very active and has been racing quarter midgets since he was 5 years old. He was first diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma on May 12th, 2009. He completed 6 rounds of chemo, several surgeries, radiation, stem cell transplant and numerous rounds of antibody therapy. He was doing great until this past September when his year after stem call transplant scan showed 2 marks on his hips. We were referred to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. We spent 3 days in Philadelphia while he was poked, prodded, and scanned. On the last day, we were told it spread to his marrow. He was put on an investigational medication- 5 capsules in the morning, 5 capsules in the evening. They were making him very sick; he lost 10 pounds in 8 days. We went away camping over Halloween weekend and he was complaining of a headache and back ache. I was worried, and called his doctor. They agreed to move his 1 month scans up ahead a week. After that scan, we were told it had spread to his skull and up and throughout his spine. We were booked for MIBG therapy the following week. He was admitted and was radioactive for 3 days. It usually takes about 4 to 5 days for the patients body to emit enough radiation to be around people. I stayed with him the whole time behind shields and in protective clothing. We were told there is no cure for relapsed neuroblastoma. 1 in every 3 children relapse and it is very difficult to get back into remission. Jack is on another journey and he is fighting for his life. He was cured once before; we have faith he will be cured once again. You can follow Jack and his progress on his caring bridge page. I update it frequently on how he is doing, feeling and what he is going through. www.caringbridge.org/visit/jackculbertson Again, we thank you for your support, your prayers and well wishes. Sincerely, Rebecca & Dan Culbertson and family

(NewsUSA) - Everyone experiences changes in their eyesight as they age. For many, it means buying reading glasses to read a menu, newspaper or other small print. According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), changing the lighting in your surroundings can go a

long way to enhance reading ability and increase comfort. "Often, the first thing people notice as they get older is their loss of ability to see distance," notes Terry McGowan, director of engineering & technology for ALA and owner of Lighting Ideas in Cleveland. "That happens around age 45 and is called presbyopia. By 60, most people have a 'fixed focus' optical system and need glasses. After age 60, eye and visual system changes accelerate, so that less light reaches the eye. Therefore," McGowan says, "people need more light to see details as they age." Paul Eusterbrock, president of Holk?tter International, a lighting manufacturer that has

championed lighting developments and products to help aging eyes, agrees. "The main issue is the quality of light," he says. "Research shows that a 60-year-old needs twice as much light as a 30-year-old. Most of the commonly found lighting guidelines are written with the 30-year-old user in mind," Eusterbrock explains. Whether you are old or young, the basic rules of

good lighting apply: have sufficient illumination with little or no glare, and use diffused lighting to minimize shadows. If energy savings is a concern, McGowan recommends selecting compact fluorescent lights and LED bulbs with warm tones (look for 27003000K on the box) and a high color-rendering index of 90 or more. To find stores, visit ame ricanlightingassoc.com.

Experience the true meaning of an old fashioned Christmas when our city sidewalks come alive with an abundance of festivities for the entire family to enjoy. This is a great time when shops and restaurants present music, dance, special promotions and art displays. And of course, from noon to 4pm Santa will be in town to greet all the children along with available horsedrawn carriage rides from 1pm to 4pm. Other activities at Courthouse Square and throughout downtown will include the following: 1:30pm to 4pm: Santa strolls along Main Street 1pm to 4pm: Horsedrawn carriage rides 12pm to 1:30pm: Ramsey students Ornament Reception and Visit with Santa at the 537 Ann St. Driebe Freight Station

5pm: Puppet Show at The School of Visual and Performing Arts, 554 Main Street 6pm: Holiday Dance Performance at School of Visual and Performing Arts 7pm to 8pm: Tuba Christmas, annually sponsored by East Stroudsburg University at Courthouse Square Sean Turrell will be the Featured Artist for the month of December at D.R.s Framing Pocono Arts Councils Holiday Store is open at the Gallery for the month of December Take a ride on a horse and carriage with Sugar Mountain Horse & Carriages through Downtown Stroudsburg and look at the Christmas decorations. Many downtown specialty shops and art galleries will be holding promotions, some with extended hours.

Students from the Northampton Dance Ensemble and the Acta Non Verba campus dance club will perform pieces choreographed by Northampton Community College (NCC) dance faculty at a Dance Showcase on Thursday, December 8th, 11:15am and on Friday, December 9th, 7pm at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Admission is $3 for students, NCC staff and seniors and $5 for general admission. NCCs dance curriculum has grown in recent

years. For-credit courses are offered in ballet, jazz and modern dance. For more information

about the Dance Showcase, call 610-861-5300. For information about dance courses, go to www.northampton.edu.

Recently, Pocono Medical Center (PMC) physicians and staff were involved in the first ever MedEvac STEMI case brought to PMC. The patient was brought into the PMC Emergency Department (ED) via helicopter, where the Cardiac Catherization (Cath) Lab staff were waiting. The flight nurse provided a direct report to the Cardiac Cath Lab nurse while the patient was being registered in the ED and the confirmatory EKG was being reviewed by the ED physician. The entire process shaved off 20 minutes of flight time by bringing the patient to PMC rather than having to travel to another hospital outside of the area. This new development demonstrates to the residents of our

region who may face a heart attack that they will be treated rapidly and receive world-class care close home, said Kathleen E. Kuck,

President and CEO of Pocono Health System/Pocono Medical Center. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in

On December 10th, the Jacobsburg Historical Society will join other Nazareth Area nonprofits and merchants in celebrating the season. From 11am to 3pm visit the 1832 John Joseph Henry House Museum at 401 Henry Road, Nazareth and experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings during Christmas at Boulton. From decorations to holiday treats, to Victorian clothing to period music, come immerse yourself in Christmas as the Henry family might have celebrated. Don't miss your chance to see the recently-opened second floor. The Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum and gift shop will be open during the same hours. Admission to both museums is free during Christmas at Boulton as a thank you to our friends and neighbors in the Lehigh Valley for your continued support. Company visiting? Share this local treasure with them. Take the Belfast exit off PA Route 33. Turn West towards the

woods. Pass the Boulton Historic Site parking lot and over the William Henry Atherton Bridge. Either turn right into the driveway for 401 Henry Road and follow the long drive to parking lot beyond the barns or pass 402 Henry Road and turn left onto Schoeneck Ave, driving past the red-roofed barn complex on the left. Parking

is in the pasture beyond the barns. The Boulton Historic Site is located just west of Route 33 off of the Belfast exit, on the southern edge of Jacobsburg State Park. A not-for-profit organization, the JHS preserves and protects the history and legacy of the Jacobsburg area, including the Henry

Family. Moravian gunsmiths from Lancaster and Nazareth, the Henrys established the Boulton Gun Works in 1812, advancing the Early American industrial communities of Boulton, Filetown and Jacobsburg. Home to the 1832 John Joseph Henry House museum and grounds, the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum, and the restored Nicholas Hawk gun shop, todays Boulton offers adults and children a first-hand glimpse into American community and family life in three centuries. Offerings include museum tours, educational programs for schools and scouting groups, special events, and the Early American Craft Education program at Boulton, a hands-on opportunity to learn craft skills such as gun-smithing, horn and leather carving, sewing, and pottery-making. For more information, contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society at 610-759-9029 or visit them online at www. jacobsburg.org.

Totts Gap Arts Institute Celebrates 3rd Annual Art FairTotts Gap Arts Institute in Upper Mt. Bethel Twp. will be hosting its Third Annual Arts Fair on Saturday, December 10th. Over $1000 in cash and/or art supplies will be awarded to Slate Belt area students. Awards will be posted online Friday, December 9th at 4pm, and presented Saturday, December 10th at 2pm. There will be music, dance and theater performances. Artists will be demonstrating pottery and wheel throwing, basketry and painting with food. There will also be a Civil War re-enactment. Refreshments will be available. Bring the entire family for an exciting, fun-filled day! Totts Gap Arts Institute is a non-profit institute for the arts, offering classes and summer camps to children, as well as classes and workshops for adults in art, music, dance and theatre. Totts Gap Art Institute is located at 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor. For more information, call 610-588-5817 or email them at arts@tottsgap.org.

Families First Presents their third Annual Winter Sno-Ball Fundraising Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 from 6pm to midnight at the Blue Valley Farm Show building in Bangor. This annual event is presented by the board of directors of Families First. The funds raised from this event will help support the programs that serve the children and families in the Pen Argyl Borough, Wind Gap Borough and Plainfield Township. The funds raised will also help Families First continue to offer free programs for children and youth through the mentoring program at the Wind Gap Middle School, the Pen Argyl High School and the After-School Tutoring and Homework Assis-

tance program held at the Wind Gap Middle School. It will also be used to help support the various programs helping senior citizens and families in need. Dinner includes baked chicken, marconi and cheese, salad, dinner rolls, coffee, tea, soda, and a variety desserts. There will be door prizes, a basket raffle and a 50/50, along with dance music provided by MissBehaving a local band. Dress is Casual. Admission is $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. All proceeds help support Families First programs. For tickets and additional information, contact Frank Jones610-863-3688 or jones. frank@penargylsd.org

(NAPSI)When the weather outside is frightful, a cozy home is so delightful. Emily Henderson, HGTV Design Star winner and host of Secrets From A Stylist, shares her tips for creating a winter wonderland with timeless items from the Lands End Home

Collection. Whether hosting holiday festivities or an afternoon of winter fun, it can be easy to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that encourages friends and family to relax, unwind and stay awhile, says Henderson. With just a few small changes, ordinary spaces can transform into a magical, memo-

rable destination. Here she shares her tips for creating a winter wonderland: 1. Keep it fresh. Fresh greenery is to winter what fresh flowers are to summer. Welcome guests indoors and out by hanging wreaths in the window with a ribbon for a classic, polished look. Instigate fun with family and friends with fresh mistletoe. Or infuse spaces with the scents of the season using scented candles and oil diffusers. 2. Make little changes for a big impact. Changing out accent pieces, such as pillows and throws, is a simple and affordable way to transform a space. Pieces like the Needlepoint Houndstooth Pillow Cover and the Let It Snow Pillow Cover from Lands End offer a festive pop of color in patterns that extend beyond the holiday season. Mix and match them with solids for a bold statement. 3. Make it personal. Create a unique, inviting home with monogrammed items. Add

initials to tablecloths, napkins and table runners to create an everyday gathering place that will be enjoyed all winter long. You can personalize throws and accent pillows for a living room thats one of a kind. 4. Dial up the warmth. Incorporate soft, plush textures to add warmth to any room. Velvet offers irresistible luxury, while wool and knit items create a comfy, homey feel. Choose classic patterns, such as the navy and white stripe of the Lands End Mariner Knit Throw, to serve as a building block for other seasonal items. 5. Create a focal point. Spruce up the hearth. Give holiday greenery new life by changing out bows and adding new wintery accents. Swap stockings with rustic items, such as the Lands End Birch Bark Candles and Vine Tree Set, that features elegant pine tree silhouettes crafted out of wood. 6. Dont put those ornaments away. Ornaments can do double duty. After the tree comes down, place winterthemed ornaments in shapes like snowflakes, leaves or mittens around the house as decorative accents. For more home decorating ideas, visit www.landsend.com and click on For the Home, or visit www.stylebyemilyhende rson.com.

(NAPSI)Whats bad news for the economy could be good news for holiday shoppers-more last- minute shopping deals, easier access to credit and improved service. According to its third annual Retail Finance Outlook study conducted by CIT, retail executives are pessimistic about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery but remain optimistic about their own outlook for the coming year. The make-or-break periods for retailers are the major shopping days between Thanksgiving weekend and New Years Day. Nearly three-quarters see holiday sales improving slightly or staying about the same as last year. Thats good news for consumers in several ways: If you are looking for deals, consider waiting till the last minute to do your shopping. Sensing that cost-conscious consumers will be looking for bargains, 37 percent of retailers predict that last-minute shopping will increase. Similarly, 38 percent of retailers expect postChristmas shopping days to be stronger. Whether you plan on paying in cash or with credit, it might be a good time to embrace social media. The roles of social media, mobile applications and the expanding

Internet mean traditional sources of sales are taking a backseat. Fully 58 percent of executives report that their companies are shifting marketing dollars away from established sources and toward new ones, including social media campaigns. As part of that shift, 68 percent of respondents report increases in marketing and deals through providers including Facebook, Twitter and others. Look for the shift to new media to continue. Some 58 percent of executives believe they need to improve their new-media marketing strategies, while a further 7 percent of retail respondents characterize their companies as late starters in the new-media game. A commanding majority (86 percent) of retailers believe good oldfashioned customer service will be the key method of ensuring customer loyalty. Loyalty, in turn, is seen as a primary factor in boosting profitability in the coming year. When executives were asked how they could improve profits in the next 12 months, the most-cited factor was their customer loyalty program, selected by 47 percent of respondents. To download a free copy of the report, visit www.cit.com/retailoutlo ok2011.

TO ENTER: Color the picture and submit it along with the entry form, to The PRESS no later than Friday, December 16th, at 3pm. You can drop it off or mail your entry to: The PRESS, 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA, 18013. A panel of judges will choose one winner from each category, 5-7, 8-11, 12-17, 18 and up (including adults!!) Entrants may use anything they want to color the picture: markers, crayons, pencils, glitter, etc. Winners will be contacted by telephone and announced in The PRESS on Wednesday, December 21st. Pictures will be on display at The PRESS. Stop down to see your entry on display! Entrants who drop off their picture at The PRESS or Chocolates on Broadway, during business hours, will receive a coupon for a free chocolate pop from Chocolates on Broadway.

For Sale: Aladdin Kerosene Heater--$40. Friedrich eElec. Air Cleaner--$40. Sony Tinitron Color TV w/ stand--$20. RCA Console Color TV--$20. Call Oak Fireplace: fits over elec. 570-897-5369. (1/4) or gas heater. Must see; never used. $125. Call 610-588- For Sale: Bottle Topps 2881. (1/4) Childrens Game--$5. Food Lovers Trivia Game--$30. Baby AMCO Totally Enclosed V-Tech Tiny Touch PhoneSewing Machine Clutch & -$20. FP Pop-up Farm Motor: 1/2 hp, 3 phase, type Animals--$10. Eight 4 Snow23622. $35. men Ornaments--$10. Dexter Mat Cutter, new--$15. Three Longaberger Wrought Iron Scranton Lace Holiday Fireplace Screen: brand new Tablecloths--$15 ea. Call 973in box. $30. Call 610-863- 580-7755. (1/4) 6126. (1/4) For Sale: 10 Stepladder, like 16 Gal. Craftsman Shop Vac: new--$75. Sewing Machine hardly used. All attachments, Attachments. JVC DVD Player some new in box. Cleans w/ 7 disc carousel, exc. cond.gutters & blows leaves. $55. -$99 (orig. $149). Call 610Call 610-863-7650. (1/4) 863-0901. (1/4) Double Barrel Muzzle Loader: 1850-1860 shotgun. Entire action covered w/ engraving. Exc. cond. $800. Call 610-588-4584. (1/4) Fitz & Floyd St. Nick Cookie Jar: ceramic. Circa 2000. Cash or Paypal only. Shipping cost additional. Call 973-383-0565. (2/4)

Musical Instruments: guitar, For Sale: Mens Woolco Heavy clarinet, bugle, trumpet. Call Outdoor Suit. Nice Plastic Carrying Bag--$15. Call 610610-863-4734. (2/4) 863-7050. (4/4) Woodstove: takes logs up to 29 inches. Good condition, For Sale: 42 Flat Screen TV, 2 $150. call 610-599-6167. (3/4) yrs. old--$250. 32 TV--$75. Dorm-Size Refrigerator--$50. 33x39 Pecan Wood Edged Call 610-588-6856. (4/4) Mirror: suitable for wall or dresser, $35. Call 610-599- Hydraulic Shop Press: 20 ton, 66.5 H w/ shop plates. Pick-up 6182. (3/4) only. $150. Call 610-252-6241. Oreck XL Air Purifier: (4/4) excellent condition., asking Bar-Size Pool Table: great $50. Call 610-588-7782. (3/4) shade. You pick up. $500 OBO. Grandfather Clock: 6 ft., Call 570-977-6557. (4/4) excellent working condition, $400. Call 610-759-1373. (3/4) For Sale: Electric Fireplace, 23 L x 16 W x 26 H, w/ 2 Boys Clothes: Sizes 8, 10, 12; extra bulbs. RCA AM/FM girls clothes, sizes 4, 5, 6, and Stereo, 5-disc CD player + 7; $1 to $5, brand names, extras. Call 610-533-5603. excellent condition. Call 610- (4/4) 759-7295. (3/4) Christmas Decor: 6 ChristGirls Clothing: 3 months to 18 mas Tree & lg. box Christmas months; play yard, excersau- balls--$30. 3.5 Wooden Christcer, bumbo seatr, toys, bargain mas Angel holding elec. priced. Call 610-588-3745. candle--$25. Call 610-8635328. (4/4) (3/4)

Snow Tires: 1 pair 245/70/16 For Sale: Red Cat ATV, 50 on 6 lug GM rims. $60. Call CC--$300. New Mini Biki, 97 484-547-1548. (1/4) CC--$275. Call 484-347-3711. (2/4) 1994 Chevy 4x4 Silverado Ext. Cab: 1/2 ton. Good tires, 2001 Fleetwood Jamboree clean. 190k mi. Call 484-264- GT Class C 31 Motorhome: 9636. (1/4) slide, V10 E450 Ford Chassis, AC, very good cond. 45k mi. NEW Snow King Tire Chains: $29,900. Call after 6pm: 6102 pair. $20. Call 610-588-4763. 588-9452. (4/4) (1/4) 2009 Toyota Yaris: low mi., 5 spd, cruise control. Great commuter car. $12,400 OBO. Call 610-588-5347 or 57-8976433. (2/4) Arabian Mare: 15.1 hands, 9 yrs old, black w/ white socks, 1986 Chevy Corvette blaze. English Hunter, to 3.6; Convertible: only 60k miles, used for lessons. No vices, auto, loaded, red, black top and current on shots. Kid-safe, black leather, mint condition, 2010 Reserve Champ. $1,500 $10,495 or best offer. Call neg. Call 610-704-0718. (3/4) 610-653-7363. (3/4)

27 RCA TV: like new w/ Twin Bunk Bed: gently used. remote. Great color. Must see. Wooden posts w/ metal head & $100. Call 610-863-9228. (1/4) footboards. Also avail.: b&w checkered racecar comforters, 27 Color TV: RCA table shams & mattress covers; red model. AM/FM Dual Cassette, locker for BR w/ 3 drawers. Call 5 CD player, 2 speakers. Best 610-349-2871. (2/4) offer on all. Call 610-417-7564. (1/4) For Sale: Elec. Stride Eliptical, 10-level resistance--$350. Drill Press: Udell 5/8 table Ladies Riding Coat, leather & model. Like new. $75. Call seude, exc. cond.--$175. 3 sets 610-863-7246. (1/4) of Clear Net Lights--$5 ea. 2 Blue Tubal Lights--$5 ea. Girls Sports Card Collection: 20 Bike, brand new, purple & stars, rookies, commons & white--$75. All prices neg. Call more. $100. Call 484-695- 610-588-4542 or 724-2166962. (1/4) 4501. (2/4) 7-Piece Tiger Plate Collection: by Franklin Mint. $15 ea. or $80 for all. Call John: 610381-7286. (1/4) Costume Jewelry: call 610588-4279. (1/4) Golds Gym Weight Bench/Sit Up Machine: new condition. $25. Call Ken: 610-216-8849. (2/4)

For Sale: Turntable & Pioneer Receiver, 2 Speakers, Brother Typewriter. Call 484-629-5932. For Sale: Maytag Refrigerator20 Gal Aquarium: oak trim & (2/4) -$125. DR Set w/ 4 chairs--$50. matching cabinet. All equip. Patio Set w/ 6 chairs--$50. Gas incl. Must see. Likle new. Scranton Lace Holiday Table- Grill--$25. Prices neg. Call $100. Call 610-588-0102. (1/4) cloths: new. 100% Polyester, 724-541-5003 or 610-588washable, wrinkle-free. 40 x 4542. (4/4) Maple Hutch: stained glass 40 ecru w/ dark green--$15. doors on top. All doors & 60 square, ivory--$15. 20 x drawers have raised panels. 90 oval, pine green--$20. Cash 48 W x 18 D x 6 H. Must see. or Paypal only. Call 973-383$100. Call 610-588-0176. (1/4) 0565. (2/4) Swinging Baby Cradle: 38 L Exercise Body Lift: DP Iron x 22 w x 27 H. Liners incl. Horse bike. $15. Call 610-863$75. Call 610-588-0176. (1/4) 4734. (2/4) For Sale: Remington 721 3006 2x7 Redfield, sling-$275. Remington 1100, trap 12--$325. Remington 970 w/ rifle barrel, mod. barrel, smooth barrel, scope--$275. Winchester model 9430/30-$250. Call 570-992-0173. (1/4) Fender Squire 11 Elec. Stratocaster Guiter: nice. $150. Call 610-863-4734. (2/4) Rifle: Ruger 243 M77. Bolt, var. scope, sling. Shot less than 1 box thru it. $500 new (appx. $850 orig.). Call 610-844-5835. (2/4)

2011 VW Tires, Wheels and COvers: only used 900 miles, One Slate Quoit Board: $20; Fireplace Screen: rustic original cost, $1,200, asking Sausage Stuffer, excellent screen w/ barn stars. $70 OBO. $750 or best offer. Call 610588-0615. (3/4) condition, $150. Call 610-759- Call 610-588-9059. (4/4) 5199. (3/4) For Sale: Photography Tripod, Tires: 13 inch P175, good Rifle: Ruger 243 M77, bolt, var. aluminum, like new--$25. 2- shape, 6 for $90. Honda scope, sling. Less than one box Drawer Filing Cabinet, brown, Shadow: 750VT 1983; needs shot through it. $500. Call 610- clean--$5. Call 570-424-2219. some work, $475. 20 lb. (4/4) propane tanks, new valve and 844-5835. (3/4) full, have extra, $39. Call 484Karaoke Machine: Plays cds; Bookcases: 2-shelf, 30 W x 695-0883. (3/4) cd graphics, tv hook up, mic 28 H. Exc. cond. $20 ea. used twice. Asking $65. Call Contact: 610-863-4394 or Firebird Aluminum Wheels: cak2@rcn.com. (4/4) w/o tires. Fits 1984-92. 15x7. 484-547-8650. (3/4) Asking $100. Call Bill: 610Maple DR Set: 6 chairs, 2 drop For Sale: NEW Grand Slam 381-4042. (4/4) leaves, table, china cabinet, Supreme Tree Stand: model buffet & mirror, corner cabinet. GS 2500 MS by Outdoors. $800 OBO. Call after 5pm: $150 firm (orig. $300+). Also, Full-Body Harness still in 610-657-0110. (4/4) package w/ video of tree stand NEW Ladies Sketchers: size safety. Asking $30. Both for 9.5 clogs w/ fur trim. %20. Call $175. Call Ken: 610-216-8849. (4/4) 610-863-4734. (4/4)

Simplicity Snow Blower: 2 stage, elec. start, 5 hp, 24 cut, 2 speeds forward & reverse. Chains incl. Great shape. $275. Call 610-8636126. (1/4) For Sale: hydraulic dump wagon, 2 hay wagons w/ wooden sides, 24 New Holland smoker elevator. In good cond. Call 610-2524146. (2/4)

Vacancies: Washington Township Planning Commission and Recreation Committee.The Washington Township Planning Commission is responsible for making recommendations on development and growth to the Board of Supervisors, consistent with the Townships Comprehensive Plan. The planning Commission meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The goal of the Washington Township Recreation Committee is to enhance the recreational resources available to residents. The Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Washington Township residents interested in filling either of these vacancies are asked to submit a letter of interest by December 13, 2011 to: Washington Township Board of Supervisors 1021 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013

Local company has a part time opening in Accounts Payable/Receivable/C ustomer Service Clerk. MAS-90 and Quickbooks experience a plus. Must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task. Will be responsible for answering phones, assisting customers, responsible for handling companys health coverage plan, processing checks and other accounts payable and receiveable. Part time hours will consist of approximately 35 hours per week through the winter months and then 20 hours during the summer. Call 484-112-1029. (TFS TS)

wrong hair color. We will give you our honest, professional opinions about whats going to look good. Keeping up with the latest trends, JMS offers everything from hair services--specializing in color and color

correction--and facials, to waxing, nail services, tanning and spray tans. They also offer only the best hair products from various lines. On December 1st, Jennifer opened Lylas Repeat Boutique within the salon, in memory of

her dog, Lyla. The boutique is full of designer fashions at low costs and 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to www.PetFinder.com. Lyla was in the salon with me every day for seven years, Jennifer said. Now I want to

give back and make people aware of the love a rescued animal has to give. JMS Salon and Spa is open seven days a week. Stop by today to look your best or call 610588-6813 for more information.

By Sarah Loren

Were here to make you look your very best. Owner of JMS Salon and Spa, Jennifer Schweitzer, does everything she can to make her customers look and feel great. Not only does she provide her customers with extensive salon services and honest advice, but she now offers womens clothing and accessories, as well. Located at 436 South

1st Street, Bangor, JMS Salon is home to stylists Jennifer, Tarah Miller and Mario Carreon, who have a combined 50 years experience in the business. Together, they strive to give their customers honest advice so everyone who leaves JMS looks and feels their best. The consultation is the most important, Jennifer said. Seventy five percent of women walk around with the