The Belt and Beyond | December 31st, 2015

Volume 2 • Issue 20
December 31, 2015
A PUBLICATION FEATURING: local events, news, happenings and more
Happy New Year
FEATURES: Holiday Happenings, Slate Belt Rising Opera Stars,
Sports, Bag a Buck Contest Winners

December 31, 2015
CONTENTS
Weekend Happenings 3
Upcoming Events 4-5
Community News 6-7
Holiday Happenings 8-9
Holiday Greetings 10-11
Dining 12-13
Beauty, Health & Fitness 14
Young At Heart 15
Furry Friends 16
Arts & Entertainment 18
Sports 19
Automotive 20
Classifieds 21
Religious Services 22-23
Bangor Child Care 24
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Community News 3 - 5
Happy New Year 6 - 9
Local Happenings 10 & 11
Publisher/Editor
Candy Martin
Dining 12 & 13
Advertising Account Executive
Kaitlyn E. Martin
kemartin.thebeltandbeyond@gmail.com
Beauty, Health & Fitness 14
Young At Heart 15
Graphic Design
Joelyn Peifly
jdanubio.thebeltandbeyond@gmail.com
Home & Garden 16
Web Design
Cassara Labar
clabar.thebeltandbeyond@gmail.com
Furry Friends 17
Automotive/Sports 18
Contributing Writer
Jackie Talero-Rueda
jcrunchymom@gmail.com
Kathleen McFall
Arts & Entertainment 19
Business Directory 20
Contributing Photographer
Kris Ordinsky-Parks
Classifieds 21
Photographers
Gwen Thomas, David Pence, Julie Poliskiewicz,
Sabrina Schantzen
Religious Services 22 & 23
Intern
Zantaya Sealey
JANUARY
National Blood Donor Month
Hot Tea Month • National Soup Month
NATIONAL DAYS
January 3 Festival of Sleep Day
January 4 Trivia Day
January 5 National Bird Day
January 6 Cuddle Up Day
January 8 Bubble Bath Day
January12 National Pharmacist Day
January 13 Make Your Dream Come True Day
January 14 Dress Up Your Pet Day
HOLIDAYS
January 1 New Year's Day
January 18 Martin Luther King Day

December 31, 2015
WEEKEND HAPPENINGS JOIN US ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
ALL YOU CAN EAT
PORK AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER
NEW YEAR EVENTS
NEW YEAR HIKES AT
JACOBSBURG PARK
Friday, January 1st, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Get out and get
hiking on the first day of 2016! Join center educator Rick
Wiltraut for two interpretive hikes at Jacobsburg.
We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods. The
hikes will leave at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the Visitor
Center at 400 Belfast Road. Each hike will be two miles long
over moderate terrain. The trail is not suitable for strollers.
Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear
layers. Registration is required; please specify whether you
would like to join us for the morning or afternoon hike.
NEW YEAR'S DAY BINGO
Portland Fire Company will hold its
traditional New Years Day Bingo Friday, January 1st.
Doors open at 10:00 AM and bingo starts at 2:00 PM
Kitchen will be open. For more info contact 570-656-2129
Blue Vally Farm Show AlL YOU CAN EAT
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
Friday, January 1st, 12:00 PM-5:00 PM the Blue Valley Farm
Show, 707 American Bangor Road (Route 512 between Bangor
and Pen Argyl) For more information call 610-588-2689.
AlL YOU CAN EAT NEW YEARS DAY
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
Friday, January 1st, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at Belfast Wesley
United Methodist Church, 607 School Road, Nazareth.
For more information call Tom 610-863-7772
THE NEW YEAR'S DAY TRADITION
OF PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
This tradition of eating pork and sauerkraut on New Year's day is
both German and Pennsylvania Dutch. The story goes like this: A
Pennsylvania Dutch tradition says that it's good luck to eat pork for the
new year because pigs forage forward for their food & don't look back.
The Belvin Christmas Show
Thursday, December 31st, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. A well renowned light show
featuring over 33,000 lights in harmony with the classic Christmas songs we all
know and love. 100% of all proceeds raised will be donated to Big Brothers/Big
Sisters of the Bridge! Please consider bringing a donation. This free light show
is located at 464 Cherry Lane Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA (Pocono Township)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1• 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Blue Valley Farm Show
707 AMERICAN BANGOR ROAD
(RT 512 BETWEEN BANGOR & PEN ARGYL)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 610-588-2689
Life
insurance
Home, auto, business
and life insurance
(that’s easy on your wallet)
Sabatino Insurance Agency Inc
17 S Robinson Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072-1765
www.sabatinoagency.com
610-863-6033
S1272J Not all companies are licensed or operate in all states. Not all products are offered in all states.
Go to erieinsurance.com for company licensure and territory information.
For life insurance,
call a good neighbor.
Call me and I’ll help you choose the right
life insurance for you and your family.
We put the life back in life insurance.
Lucy W Flinn CLU LUTCF, Agent
106 S Broadway Wind Gap, PA 18091
Bus: 610-863-5190
lucy.flinn.bv31@statefarm.com
State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI),
State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI), Bloomington, IL 1311000
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Magda Family Dental
Happy New Year!
Start 2016 with new changes
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Wind Gap Indoor
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Saturdays & Sundays
Continuing the
Tradition of
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James B. Gaffney
Funeral Home
Curtis L. Parsons,
Supervisor
610-863-6152
200 South Robinson Avenue,
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Gaffney Parsons
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Cremation Services, Inc.
Kelly Gaffney Parsons,
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Bangor, PA 18013
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Donna L. Gaffney,
Supervisor
610-588-4522
314 South First Street,
Bangor, PA 18013
Historical Presentation
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on
Sunday, January 10th @ 2:00 p.m.. Speaker for the afternoon will be Curator
and President Melissa Hough. Her topic will be The Early Settlers of the Slate
Belt: The Scots-Irish. Learn how these "little known" Scots-Irish who settled
here, before the famous Penna. German's (PA. Dutch), made an impact on the
area and what their life was like. The event is free(donations accepted) and
open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor,
PA. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Marine Corps League
Northampton County Detachment 298, Meeting 6 Jan. / 1900. 1621 Lehigh
St. / Easton. All active duty and honorably discharged Marines welcome!
jimmineousmc@rcn.com
Financial Peace University Class
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will host "Financial Peace
University" class with Dave Ramsey, nationally syndicated radio show host,
starting on Saturday, January 9th at 1:00 p.m. and running for 9 weeks. The
class is practical, entertaining and fun. It runs approximately 90 minutes and
includes video and group discussion. The cost is $93.00 per person/couple/
family, which includes Dave's best selling book, "Complete Guide to Money",
a class workbook, a CD library of lessons and access to online resources. For
more info on Dave Ramsey and his work, you can check-out his website,
DaveRamsey.com. To register, and for more info., contact Becky Saltern
(rebeccaasaltern@aol.com or 610-739-4024) or visit ebumc.org. The church is
located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA.
Live Bid Fur Auction
District 10 Trappers of Pennsylvania will host a Live Bid Fur Auction, Sat., Jan.
16th, 2016, Doors open 8a.m. Auction begins at 9a.m. Belfast-Edelman
Sportsman Association, 474 Sportsman Club Rd. Nazareth, PA. Furtaker license
and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman at 610-759-9203 for
registration fee and additional info.
Easton HS Class of 1954
The Easton High School Class of 1954 holds a breakfast meeting at 9:00 a.m. at
Williams Restaurant on William Penn Highway, Easton, on the second Saturday
of each month. Talk and eat Dutch Treat!
Friends of the Bangor Public Library
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library are pleased to announce their newly
released "Friends of the Library Cookbook". Recipes represent submissions from
people throughout the Slate Belt. The publication comes just in time for the Christmas
season and makes a unique gift. Featured, also in the book, is a bio of the Friends of
the Library, a vignette on the history of the Bangor Library, in addition to household
tips. The books are available for purchase at the Bangor Library. The mission of the
"Friends"is to provide funds for the Bangor Library and to promote "reading" in the
community. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer at 610-588-8615.

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Blue Mountain Community Library
Christmas Tree Fundraiser
The Blue Mountain Community Library Book Nook, located on the second floor of the
library at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl.
The Blue Mountain Community Library would like to thank everyone who
participated in the Christmas Tree Fundraiser. Your donations will help the library
to meet its needs and purchase new books in 2016.
Are you looking for a gift idea for a booklover or want to add to your book
collection? On Friday, Jan. 15th and Saturday, Jan. 16th, from 10:00 a.m.
-12:00 p.m., the Blue Mountain Community Library is having a Semi-Annual
Book Nook Sale in the Book Nook, located on the 2nd floor of the library.
Snow dates will be Jan 22 and 23. All items will be half-price for those two
days. Please come and purchase gently used Books, CDs, DVDs and Puzzles.
The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa,
10:00 am to Noon, and M-Th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for
information or visit the website is www.bmcl.org.
Emrick Reaches Out to Local Veterans
NAZARETH – State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) is offering the men and
women of the 137th Legislative District who serve and have served our country an
opportunity to get assistance with individual issues through his district office.
“Approximately 20,000 veterans live in Northampton County,” Emrick said. “What
we’re providing each month is a chance to get answers to questions they may
have, as well as check out programs for which they may be eligible.”
Gina Svoboda from the Pennsylvania American Legion is available the first
Monday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Emrick’s Nazareth district
office, located at 134 South Main Street. Appointments may be set up by calling
(570) 897-0401 or (610) 746-5090.
Emrick would also like to remind Forks Township residents of the chance they
have to discuss state government issues.
“A member of my staff will be at the Forks Township Community Center, 500
Zucksville Road, the first and third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to
noon and 1-5 p.m.,” added Emrick. “Feel free to stop by and have your legislative
questions answered.”
The 137th District consists of the townships of Forks, Lower Mount Bethel, parts
of Palmer (Middle 1, Upper East and Upper West), Upper Mount Bethel, Upper
Nazareth, and Washington; and the boroughs of Bangor, East Bangor, Nazareth,
Portland, Roseto, Stockertown and Tatamy.
Have a Healthy
and Happy New
Year 2016

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Happy New Year
DON'T FORGET TO PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE
HOLIDAY HOURS: OPEN NEW YEAR'S EVE UNTIL 1:00PM
CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY • OPEN JANUARY 2
Engagement Announcements
WELSH -SANDT
Shannon Welsh and Jason Sandt of Saylorsburg, are happy
to announce their engagement.
Shannon is the daughter of Lynn
Welsh and Michael and Virginia
Welsh, of Nazareth. Grand daughter
of the late Paul (Skip) Shoemaker and
Nancy Shoemaker of Pen Argyl and
Robert and the late Elizabeth Welsh of
Bangor.
Jason is the son of Ron and Marsha
Sand. Grandson of Sherwin (Shrit) and
Jane Williams of Bangor and George
and the late Elaine Sandt of Kesslersville.
Shannon is a graduate of Nazareth Area High School and
Philadelphia University. She is a graphic designer working in
marketing. Jason, a graduate of Pen Argyl High School and
Welding Training and Testing Institute is a welder/fabricator.
An Autumn 2016 wedding is planned.
Birth Announcements
ELENA MAE
GOFFREDO
Elena Mae Goffredo arrived on September
13, 2015 to proud parents Michael J. and
Jamie Goffredo and big sister Mia of Bangor.
Paternal grandparents are Michael and Sandy
Goffredo of Roseto. Maternal grandparents
are William and Lynn Werner of Easton and
Melvin and Sheri Thomas of Bangor
Happy New Year!!
A New Years toast to love and
laughter and happily ever after
A health to you, a wealth to you,
And the best that life can give to you.
Dance as if no one were watching,
Sing as if no one were listening and
Live every day as if it were your last.
Thank You
Portland Lodge No. 311 would like to thank everyone that had a part in
making our 2015 Toys for Tots Toy Drive Event on November 28 at the Blue
Valley Farm Show Complex such a great success! This year, we were able
to end the day's festivities by filling the back of a military vehicle with 17
overflowing boxes of new, unwrapped toys and bikes for children in need in
Northampton County. This annual event would not be possible without the help
of our small but mighty Slate Belt community.
This year, the afternoon kicked off with the arrival of Santa and his elf
by helicopter, courtesy of Mr. Carl Tolino. Soon after, the United States Marines
and their mascot Chesty were escorted to the grounds by the Plainfield and
Washington Township Volunteer Fire companies, the Slate Belt Regional Police
Department and Margaret the Pink Fire Truck with the Guardians of the
Pink Ribbon. Children in the crowd were all given flags donated by County
Councilman Matthew Dietz, before the Bangor School District Choir officially
opened the event with the National Anthem and a medley of Christmas carols.
Many local businesses and groups donated their time, products, and services to
make the day fun and festive. Bangor Daycare, The Slate Belt YMCA, Pen Argyl
High School Art Students, Ignite Fitness, Miss Rose's Preschool, Girl Scout Troop
#8420 and Washington Township Fire Company sponsored activity tables for
the children. Dave Sisson of Dice Productions provided Christmas music and
entertainment, and Kevin Ramaley & the Rockin' Photobooth made photos with
Santa possible. After each photo, each child was given a pack of cookies thanks
to a kind donation from Mondelez Global LLC. The Green Knight Wrestling Club
sponsored a contest for decorating ornaments, which were donated to a local
family along with a Christmas tree. Anna, Elsa, and Olaf from the movie Frozen
appeared, courtesy of Bangor Daycare and Leiser's Rentals, and the Star Wars
Characters of the Mandolorian Merc Costume Club. The DeVaLug Lego group
and Gospel Lionel Club each constructed a display,and The Allentown & Auburn
Railroad sponsored 4 passes for their holiday train. We deeply appreciate the
help of all of the vendors and groups that made the day so special.
This year, in order to help as many children possible, we extended a
challenge to participating local businesses. Each business was given donation
boxes, and the one that collected the most toys by the day of our event would
win free advertising. We would like to congratulate Bangor Daycare on winning
this contest, and thank Mike of the Blue Valley Times for sponsoring the Toys
for Tots Business Challenge.
Most importantly, we would like to say THANK YOU to the men and women
of the U.S. Marines, who are the inspiration for this event. Their dedication to
both protecting our country abroad, and keeping Christmas at home special for
children in need, prove that they are truly heroes of Christmas. Portland Lodge
No. 311 thanks them, along with all of the other volunteers and sponsors, and looks
forward to doing it once again next year.
BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL RAGTIME: SCHOOL EDITION
Show dates are Friday March 4th @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturday March 5th @ 2 p.m.
& 7:30pm; and Sunday March 6th @ 2 p.m. Tickets are $12. The Box Office will
open January 11th at 4pm & is located in the lobby of the M.Craig Paine Performing
Arts Theater. Visit http://www.bangor.k12.pa.us/ for a printable order form & the
full box office schedule with directions. Questions? Email bangortheaterboxoffice@
gmail.com or call during box office hours (610) 599-7011(prompt 7 & 1001#) Rated
PG: Ragtime deals with themes of racism during the turn of the century. Some of
the language in the musical is historically accurate & strong. We encourage you
to research the show & decide if this production is appropriate for your family.
A large portion of all BAHS musical productions are funded by the generosity of
our community. We need your support! For more information about patronage/
sponsorship/advertising, please visit Visit http://www.bangor.k12.pa.us/ or contact
Gina Would - ginaw1@ptd.net
Ladies Auxiliary of the Mt. Bethel Volunteer Fire Co.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Mt. Bethel Volunteer Fire Company, Mt. Bethel,PA.
is seeking new members/volunteers. If interested and would like further
information, please contact Gail at 570-897-6293 or Kris at 610-392-7975.

FREE
PREPARATION
Improve your Reading, Math and Writing
BANGOR
FREE
CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY
PEN ARGYL
NAZARETH
Begins
Begins
Begins
January 25th January 25th January 26th
Monday & Wednesday
6:00-8:30 PM
DeFranco Elementary
School Library
Rt. 512 & 5 Points
Richmond Road
Monday & Thursday
6:00-8:30 PM
Pen Argyl Sr. High
Tuesday & Thursday
6:00-8:30 PM
Nazareth Sr. High
School Library School Library
501 W. Laurel Avenue 501 E. Center Street
THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS IS ORIENTATION - STUDENTS MUST ATTEND BOTH
DAYS. If a student cannot attend both days, they must wait until the next class
session to begin on February 22 and 23. Adults who attend class, complete
requirements and pass the GED will receive an equivalency High School Diploma.
COMPUTER TRAINING IS INCLUDED IN ALL CLASSES.
Provided by the Bangor, Pen Argyl, and Nazareth
School Districts & NCC Center for Adult Literacy
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,
PLEASE CALL 610-861-5427
For GED test info - www.ged.com
District 10 Chorus accepts Bangor Students
Eight Bangor Area High School students were accepted into the Pennsylvania
Music Educators Association District 10 Chorus.
Selected students are Maya Ramautar, Elisha Hoyte, Lauren Steinert, Kevin
Rutzler, Allison Strunk, Kristofer Swanson, Amber Ward, and Jaden Boyd. They
were among over 700 students who auditioned from schools in the counties of
Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, and Schuylkill. Of that, 200
were selected to create the District 10 Chorus.
The students will be traveling to Delaware Valley High School, in Milford, to
participate in the festival Feb. 4 through Feb. 6. While there, they will work under
the direction of Dr. Raymond Wise of Indiana University to present two concerts
to the public. The students will also be audition for the Region V Chorus. Onehalf
of the District 10 participants will move onto the Region V level.
(Left to Right) Maya Ramautar, Elisha Hoyte, Lauren Steinert, Kevin Rutzler,
Allison Strunk, Kristofer Swanson, Amber Ward, and Jaden Boyd
December 31, 2015
What's Happening in the Belt and Beyond?
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New to the Neighborhood
Downtown Bangor is bustling with new businesses. In the past 2 months
numerous new business have opened. Bangor Mercantile, Pies to Die For Cafe,
Baby Harry Coffee Co.
Bangor Mercantile
Pictured owners
Jamin and Jocelyn
Bennycoff opened
a charming antique
store that also sells
delicious made to
order sandwiches,
subs, and coffee. You will find a variety of items
and the inventory is ever changing. Stop by
and check it out. Bangor Mercantile is located
at 9 North Main Street, Bangor PA. Like them
on Facebook. Hours are: Monday and Tuesday
7:00AM-2:00PM, Thursday and Friday 7:00AM-
6:00PM, and Saturday 10:00AM-4:00PM.
They are closed on Sunday and Wednesday
Phone 610-599-0215.
Pies to Die For
Cafe
Pies to Die For Cafe- Pictured
Owners Anthony and Jennifer
Brocato relocated their business
from Pen Argyl to Bangor.
Located at 5 Broadway, (the old
Steckel's Jewelry) Bangor PA.
You will find the same homemade pies and desserts. Organic coffee, loose,
teas, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches served all day. Stay tuned for their
returning Friday night events "Open Mic
Night" Karaoke and more! Like them on
Facebook to stay up to date. Visit their
website www.piestodieforcafe.com or
check them out on Yelp.
Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday
6:30am-6:00pm Closed Wednesday;
Saturday 8:30am-6:00pm; Sunday
9:00am-2:00pm. Phone 610-340-4756
Baby Harry Coffee Co.
Baby Harry Coffee Co. is a new
addition to
downtown Bangor.
The small batch
coffee roaster and
cafe offers coffee,
latte's, Espresso
and baked goods.
Stop by and enjoy
a cup of coffee or
other coffee drink
in the relaxing
atmosphere. Pick up some freshly roasted
coffee to take home. Located
at 34 Broadway in Bangor.
Pictured owner Eileen Gentile

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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Slate Belt Rising Opera Stars
On Sunday, December 20th, The Slate Belt Rising Opera Stars in Recital
concert was held at the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater, at Bangor
High School Featuring Kendra Domotor, Jarrett Ott, and Jeffrey Williams.
Bring in the new year with
boozy cupcakes pre-order Raspberry
Champagne or Kahlua Mudslide
Kendra Domotor
Kendra Domotor and and Jarrett Ott
New Years Week Hours:
December 29th 10am-6pm,
December 30th 10am-6pm
December 31 10am-4 pm,
Closed January 1st - 4th
Kendrasbuttercupbakery.com
Kendra Domotor and Jarrett Ott
Jarrett Ott , Amber Ward ( page turner)
Congratulations to the winner of the
Bag a Buck Contest
Devin Romanczuk
Jarrett Ott
Jeffrey Williams
Devin will receive a $50 Gift certificate, 2nd & 3rd place winners
each received a $25 gift certificate from our sponsor
Outdoorsman's Warehouse.
Best wishes for a happy healthy new year. we look forward to
serving you with all your outdoor needs while
our business continues to grow.
HOLIDAY
DEBT SNEAK
UP ON YOU?
WE BUY USED
GUNS!
2ND PLACE WINNER
Jesse Wright Jr. of
3RD PLACE WINNER
Anthony Albanese
Saylorsburg.
of Bushkill Township
Thank you to all who entered our Bag a Buck contest.
Specials Thanks to contest sponsor Outdoorsman's Warehouse
located at 216 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor PA. Phone 610-452-9666.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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Blue Valley Farm Show
Breakfast with Santa
The Blue Valley Farm Show had a special
visitor at their December monthly
breakfast. Santa Claus stopped by to see
children of all ages. The next monthly
breakfast will be held on January, 17th,
2016.
Photos by Julie Poliskiewicz
Pen Argyl Community Holiday Celebration
On Friday, December,4th The Pen Argyl Community Holiday Celebration was
held at the Weona Park Community Center. Children of all ages enjoyed
entertainment by Tom Yurasits Productions,
refreshments and a
visit from the jolly man
himself Santa Claus.
Each child had a visit
with Santa and
received a gift. The
Kelly Escobedo and
daughter
night was enjoyed by
all who attended.
Liberty Fire Company Christmas Party
Liberty Fire Company
recently held a Christmas
Party for their active and
social members. All who
attended enjoyed the
festivities.
RIGHT: Liberty Fireman pose
for a photo with Santa
Photos by
Kris Ordinsky-Parks
LEFT: Pictured-Beau Thomas,
Clay Albert, Max Pinto and
Jack Lambert. BELOW: Clay
Albert is all smiles as he chats
with Santa
The Delaware Water Gap
Christmas Tree Lighting
The Delaware Water Gap Christmas Tree Lighting was held on Sunday,
December 13th. Members of the community met at the Castle Inn.
photos by Gwen Thomas
Attendees sing Christmas
carols
Bronell Sr., Bronell Jr,
and Audrey Hineline, with
Santa
The Scarfaro family enjoy crafts at Liberty Fire
Co. Christmas party
Jessica Miller and Colton Miller
chat with Santa
The Delaware Water Gap Fire Dept

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BLUE
VALLEY
FARM SHOW
SPONSORED BY BANGOR
EXCHANGE CLUB
707 American Bangor Rd.
Bangor, PA
610-588-2818
DOTTA
CHRYSLER JEEP
Rt 512
Bangor, PA
610-863-6400
MAIN
STREET
MARKET
North Main St.
Bangor, PA
610-588-8387
DETZI'S
TAVERN
570 North Lehigh Ave.
Wind Gap, PA
610-863-9882
BONO
PIZZA
105 Broadway
Bangor, PA
610-588-6989
LUCY
FLINN
STATE FARM
1041 South Broadway
Wind Gap, PA
610-863-4342
Cell: 610-730-4791
The Washington
920 Washington Blvd.
(Rt 191) Bangor, PA
610-588-6417
BORKED PC
52 Broadway, Bangor, PA
506 Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA
610-599-6195
Brian
Baker
Farmer's
Insurance
228 S. Broadway Suite A
Wind Gap, PA
610-881-4152
PALMERI
GROUP
Martins Creek,
PA
610-252-0526
DENNY'S
HAULING
Easton, PA
610-923-7346
LANE'S
AUTO REPAIR
147 OW Road
Bangor, PA
610-588-3234
Student
Transportation
Services
800 Lower S. Main St.
Bangor, PA
610-588-3590

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TODD'S
AUTO BODY
1025 Mt Bethel Hwy
Mount Bethel, PA
610-588-4633
Wishing You a
Happy, Healthy,
and Prosperous
New Year!
Pen
Argyl Pizza
510 E Main St,
Pen Argyl, PA
610-863-6670
Ackermanville
Auto Clinic
82 Molasses Road
Bangor, PA
610-588-2886
Little Creek
Bar-B-Cue Co.
1004 Washington Blvd.
Bangor, PA
610-588-3831
HORN'S
OUTDOOR INC.
1169 Mt. Bethel Highway
Mount Bethel, PA
610-588-6614
THE
BROADWAY PUB
62 Broadway,
Bangor, PA
(610) 452-9226
Blue Mt.
Service Center
610-863-9806
Inn Town Storage
610-863-9806
249 South Broadway
Wind Gap, PA
GINDER
GREENHOUSE & GARDEN
CENTER, INC.
558 Lake Minsi Dr.
Bangor, PA
610-588-0222
HEARD'S
MEAT MARKET
501 South Main St.
Bangor, PA
610-588-1195
BANGOR
TIRE & AUTO
411 S. First St.
Bangor, PA
610-588-8473
KLINE'S
AUTO REPAIR
460 S 1st St.
Bangor, PA.
610-588-4140
CAFE ON
BROADWAY
21 S. Broadway,
Wind Gap, PA
610-881-4261
FAIRCHILD'S
CONCRETE, INC.
1920 S. Delaware Dr.
Mt Bethel, PA.

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DINING
Daily Lunch
and Soup
Specials
and Pizza House
13 W. Pennsylvania Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
610.863.7109 • 610.863.9554
Book your holiday Parties
Catering Availabe & Catering Trays
Buon Natale
Felice Anno Nuovo!
“OUR CRUST IS A MUST”
EVERY DAY PIZZA SPECIALS
Now WEDNESDAY
Accepting FOOTBALL SPECIAL AVAILABLE SUN., MON. & THURS.
SPECIAL
2 Medium Pizzas •
Reservations
1 LARGE CHEESE with 1 topping PIZZA, each $19.50 + tax
2 X Large 18’’ Pizzas • 1 Plain, 1 w/ topping $22.99 + tax
Medium for New Cheese Year’s Pizza Eve. 16’’ 1 DOZEN BUFFALO WINGS,
Closed $6.99+tax
New Year’s Day 1 DOZEN Catering GARLIC available KNOTS for $19.99+tax any occasion!
HOURS: SUN.-THURS.11 AM-10 PM, FRI. & SAT. 11 AM-11 PM
105 BROADWAY
BANGOR, PA 18013
610-588-6989
GIFT CERTIFICATES
AVAILABLE
OPEN 7 DAYS 11 AM TO 10 PM
2 LARGE CHEESE PIES $18.99 + TAX
EVERYDAY 2 SLICES WITH
LUNCH SPECIAL 16 OZ SODA
11 AM TO 3 PM $4.50 + TAX
WRAPS & WINGS
EAT IN OR
TAKE OUT
Wishing All of
Our Customers
and Friends a Happy,
We Healthy, Deliver! and
NEW HOURS:
Safe
Tuesday-Saturday
11:00 AM-7:00 PM
New
Sunday
Year!
12:00 PM-6:00 PM
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December 31 New Years Eve Open Regular Hours
610-588-3831
Closed Janurary 1
Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday • Open 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM • Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Benefit Fundraiser for Daniele Demler
We will be hosting a benefit fundraiser on
Sunday, January 24th for Daniele
We Deliver!
Half Chicken Dinner and 2 sides $10
Call to Pre-order. Our regular menu
NEW
will also
HOURS:
be available.
Daniele is a local woman who recently moved to Florida and was tragically hit
and seriously injured while she and a friend Tuesday-Saturday
were walking. She still remains
hospitalized and is recovering but has a long 11:00 road to AM-7:00 go. 80% of PM the days
proceeds will be donated to help defray Sunday Daniele’s 12:00 medical PM-6:00 expenses. PM
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610-588-3831
GrowingUp in the Butcher Shop
New Year’s Eve Spaghetti at Midnight Spaghetti
Joe DeFranco
della Vigilia Degli Anni Nuovo a
Mezzanotte
Ciao Amici,
As each year comes to an end, I am reminded
of the time I asked Grandmom what she and
Grandpop did for New Year’s Eve back in the day.
She said Roseto was famous for their “Spaghetti
Tradition at Midnight.” Ladies and gentlemen
would all go to their social club in the early
evening on New Year’s Eve. They would play cards, drink and have their
Antipasto. Everyone took pleasure in the olives, roasted peppers, all the good
homemade Capicola, Prosciutto, fresh Mozzarella, aged Casa Cavola cheese
and of course, as always, good bread along with the home made wine.
Around 10 pm the ladies would leave and go home to make their
homemade spaghetti for the rest of the evening’s festivities. The men
remained at the club to warm the Sunday gravy (gravy because the red sauce
contained meatballs, sausage, pork ribs, beef braciole). Then they got the large
pots of boiling water ready for the ladies who would return around 11:30 pm
with their homemade Spaghetti. Their expression was, “throw the spaghetti”
which meant to put it in the boiling water. This was done at four minutes
before midnight because homemade pasta does not take long to cook.
The count down began; 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 SPAGHETTI! The spaghetti
was drained at the stroke of midnight and everyone would start their New Year
with a bowl of spaghetti. This tradition was supposed to bring them luck in the
New Year. You are always lucky when you can have homemade spaghetti!
We wish all our readers a “Buon Capo Anno” (Happy New Year). Thank you
for all your wonderful comments on my memoirs, when I was Growing Up in
the Butcher Shop.
Maggio tutte Sue tribolazioni scorso tanto l
ungo quanto le decisioni di Sue Anno Nuovo.
May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's Resolutions.
~Joey Adams
Cordiali saluti,
Joe
Catering Co.
Phone:
Hours:
Weekly Lunch & Dinner Specials
Hot & Cold Sangwiches • Soups • Salads • Pizza • Pasta
Our Own Gourmet Sausage • Fresh Cut Meats
Domestic & Imported Cheeses • Gift Baskets • Gift Cards
Catering for any Occasion
Choice of Menus
No occasion too big or too small
Weddings, Funerals,
Birthdays, Anniversaries,
Showers, Romantic Dinners
To receive menu specials and our newsletter Join our mailing list at our WEB
PAGE: www.JDeFrancoandDaughters.com Click on Mailing List and enter
your e-mail Send us your Roseto stories, recipes and comments.E-mail:
portipasto@epix.net or call us 610-588-6991 Store Hours: 7 to 7 Seven Days
a Week with Catering Anytime or by Appointment

Happy New Year!
THE GAP DINER
1041 South Broadway, Wind gap, PA • 610-863-4342
Open New Year’s Eve and
New Year’s Day Regular Hours
NEW YEARS DAY
PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
over Mashed Potatoes includes soup and salad
$9 .95 + tax
OPEN 24 HOURS
A Centerpiece for the Celebration
(Family Features) As family gathers around the table, a fragrant, beautifully
plated main dish is the focal point of any holiday meal. A richly flavored pork or
beef dish that looks as good as it tastes will have guests passing their plates for
more.
Whether your tastes lean toward a succulent pork crown roast seasoned to
perfection, a prime rib so tender it melts in your mouth or a juicy ham drizzled
with a sweet glaze, you can find premium meats to get you started at Omaha
Steaks, a leading provider of premium beef and gourmet foods.
Flash-frozen to capture freshness and flavor at their peak, you can select the
right cut of meat from the comfort of your home and have it delivered directly to
your door. All that's left is finding the right recipe to complement your main dish.
Pork Crown Roast with
Garlic Herb Rub
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Total time: 3 hours Serves: 12-16
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/3 cup fresh garlic, peeled and finely diced
1/4 cup thyme, leaves removed from stem and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup rosemary, leaves removed from stem and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sage, leaves removed from stem and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved
1 pound fresh pearl onions, peeled and halved
1 Omaha Steaks Pork Crown Roast
December 31, 2015
THE OLD MILL FAMILY
RESTAURANT
103 S. Robinson Avenue Pen Argyl, PA • 610-863-1918
THE OLD MILL FAMILY
OPEN NEW YEAR’S EVE
11AM-8PM
RESTAURANT
CLOSED
NEW YEAR’S DAY
103 S. Robinson Avenue Pen Argyl, PA • 610-863-1918
Wishing You a Safe
& Happy New Year!
Hours: Closed Monday & Tuesday • Wednesday-Saturday 11 AM - 8 PM
• Sunday 8 AM - 5 PM (Breakfast served 8AM-1PM Sunday only) •
Hours: Closed Monday & Tuesday • Wednesday-Saturday 11 AM - 8 PM
• Sunday 8 AM - 5 PM (Breakfast served 8AM-1PM Sunday only) •
Plainfield Family Diner
6221 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA • 610-614-1112
Wishing our Customers and Friends
a Happy New Year!
Holiday Hours:
Open New Year’s Eve 6am-8pm
Open New Year’s Day
Serving Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner
New Year’s Day Pork & Sauerkraut • Regular Menu Available
Blue Valley Diner Christmas Party
The Blue Valley Diner held a Christmas party and Customer Appreciation dinner
on Sunday, Decemeber 20th for their customers. Customers were invited for a
special dinner at the diner. Mohammed Abada said this is just a small token of
appreciation, a way of saying thank you to all of our loyal customers for their
continued loyalty and support. Over 200 people attended the dinner.
THE OLD MILL FAMILY
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RESTAURANT
103 S. Robinson Avenue Pen Argyl, PA • 610-863-1918
• Sunday 8 AM - 5 PM (Breakfast served 8AM-1PM Sunday only) •
PM 8 - AM 11 Wednesday-Saturday • Tuesday & Monday Closed Hours:
Thaw roast completely and remove plastic packaging.
Heat oven to 350 F.
Prepare rub by combining salt, pepper, garlic, herbs and 1/2 cup of olive oil.
Mix 2 tablespoons of rub with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss with
potatoes and onions.
Liberally rub all sides of roast with remaining rub, including in between bones.
Put any excess rub on top.
Place roast on foil lined sheet pan and spread potatoes and onions around sides
of roast. Cook on center rack of oven for approximately 2 hours and 20
minutes to 2 hours and 35 minutes for a 9-pound roast, or until internal
temperature reaches 145 F in the middle.
Let rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting away string and slicing between
bones for 16 even portions. Serve with roasted red potatoes and pearl onions
in natural au jus.
Pictured: Em, Kory, Jamie F, Brandon, Dorothy, Mohammad, Magdi, Jamie P
6 LUCKY
FOODS
TO EAT
ON NEW
YEAR'S DAY
1. Pork and Sauerkraut
2. Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens
3. Grapes
4. Beans and Lentils
5. Pomegranates
6. Herring

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BEAUTY, HEALTH & FITNESS
Sue's Massage
447 Blue Valley Drive, Rt. 512 Bangor, PA
Offering
Massage & Reiki
o
Take time to destress and relax
610-703-2341
Visit our Store
Organic teas, oils and so much more!
Wishing Merry you and Christmas yours
a Happy, from Healthy Sue New and Year! Staff!
o
Give the gift of massage
This New Year!
Gift certificates make the perfect gift.
Feeling tired and stressed from the holidays?
A massage may be just what you need!
Now Booking Saturday Appointments.
JMS SALON &
&
SPA
SPA
436 SOUTH 1ST STREET BANGOR, PA
436 SOUTH 1ST STREET BANGOR, PA
Live Each Day- Be
Happy, Be Humble and
GOT THE WINTER BLUES?
Let JMS Salon & Spa brighten up
your days with our winter specials
Be Thankful. Wishing you
MASSAGE TREAT YOUR FEET AND
Good Health, SENIOR Happiness, CITIZEN TUESDAYS
MONDAYS
and Love In the New
Year and every day.
$35 Massage
(Appointment Only)
Pedicures $20
Senior Trim $15
FRIDAY FOILS AND FACIALS
HOURS:
Tuesday & Thursday,
12PM-7PM;
(Appointment Only)
Wednesday, 9AM-5PM;
Friday, 9AM-4PM;
and
Saturday, 8AM-2PM.
Foils $3.00 each • Facials $30
SPECIALS AVAILABLE 9 AM-5 PM
610-588-6813 Gift Certificates Available
We are a family and pet friendly salon
Glamour Shots,
Special Events,
Sweet Sixteens,
Weddings, Proms
CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
crunchy
START THE YEAR WITH A DETOX
By Jackie Talero-Rueda, The Crunchy Mom
The end of the year brings much happiness, nostalgia,
and stress. We have overindulged on good food from
M m
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve celebrations.
We begin the year feeling tired, overweight and just “blah.”
Because of this, it is common for people to make new year’s resolutions
and most of them involve weight loss, exercise, dietary changes or all
three. Although, I believe this to be great, I also think that detoxing the
body before is even better. What better time to detox the body than right
after the holidays and at the beginning of another year. Detoxing doesn’t
have to be complicated. One can detox using simple methods. One way
is to go on a raw detox diet for about a week. If you can do longer than
go for it. If you can’t, even a day or two is better than none. This diet
consists of consuming raw and organic fruits, vegetables, and lots of pure
filtered water. Your colon will thank you and so will your body. Although
you will feel hungry frequently you can eat any fruit or vegetable when
this happens. Make smoothies, juices, or salads. Avoid over consumption
of high sugar fruits. Avoid dairy, meat, processed foods, grains, sugar,
alcohol, and caffeine during your detox. Add healthy fats like olive, coconut,
and avocado oil. Use apple cider vinegar in your salads and water. Raw
apple cider vinegar aids in digestion and cleaning of the intestines. Drink
it first thing in the mornings and evenings before bed with lots of water
throughout the day. Magnesium sulfate or epsom salt baths also aid in
detoxing the body. The skin is the body’s largest organ, and has the ability
to absorb, filter toxins, and deliver nutrients to the body. Most people are
deficient in magnesium and this is the best way to get it. Add one to two
cups of epsom salts to a warm bath and soak for at least 20 minutes. You
end up feeling very relaxed and ready for bed. I always add epsom salts
to my kid’s baths as well. There are many other ways to detox like colon
cleanses with enemas or herbal supplements. It is
best to research the best method for you or consult
with your physician. Simple things like sweating
or drinking lemon water aids detoxing so there is
no excuse. Just make a conscious effort. Wishing
everyone a healthy and crunchy new year!
Jackie
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$30 Professional Make-Up Application
For Christmas and New Years
Bring a friend both receive Free Eyelash Extenders.
Studio located in Saylorsburg, PA
In Home Visits Available.
Questions? Email Jackie at jcrunchymom@gmail.com
Now on Facebook www.facebook.com/jcrunchymom

3 STEPS TO KICK OFF A YEAR OF GOOD HEALTH
(Family Features) A fresh beginning with a new year is the perfect time for a health assessment
to ensure you are ready to take on a full and active year ahead. Even if you're feeling great, it's
a smart practice to take time to identify potential problems before they become more serious
health concerns.
Early detection of ailments, such as cardiovascular disease, can significantly impact an
individual's ability to cope with the disease, allowing you to make adjustments such as changes
in diet and lifestyle, or when necessary, drug therapies and other medical treatments. Delaying
detection of this serious disease until its more advanced stages can have dire consequences.
With these three steps, you can get a better picture of your cardiovascular health and identify
silent, hidden risk factors (like plaque in your arteries) that you may not even know are there.
1. Get your blood pressure checked. Blood pressure measures how much force a person's blood
is putting on the artery walls as the heart pumps. High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs
when your heart has to work extra hard to pump blood throughout the body. High blood pressure
often happens when arteries lose their elasticity through hardening caused by cholesterol,
plaque or scarring. Many people do not experience symptoms of high blood pressure, so it's
important to have your blood pressure checked periodically. Screening for high blood pressure
involves placing a pressure cuff around your upper arm to monitor both diastolic and systolic
blood pressure. A normal systolic reading is between 90 and 119, and a normal diastolic reading
is 60-79.
2. Get your cholesterol checked. A simple finger-stick screening measures total cholesterol
as well as three different kinds of lipids in your blood (HDL, LDL and triglycerides), which are
important in determining your heart health. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as the
"bad" cholesterol and can build up in the walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain.
Along with other substances, it can form plaque - a thick, hard deposit that can clog those
arteries. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as "good" cholesterol because it carries LDL
away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it's passed from the body. A high HDL level
helps prevent heart disease, while a low HDL level increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat. Like cholesterol, they circulate in blood but are
stored in the body for extra energy. A high triglyceride level combined with a low HDL or high
LDL can speed up the process of plaque formation in the arteries.
3. Learn about other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Many people in the early stages of
cardiovascular disease are asymptomatic, meaning they have no symptoms to indicate their
health is at risk. Some common risk factors include age (55 and older), family history, tobacco
use and high blood-pressure, other factors, such as high cholesterol, aren't as easily observed.
Preventive health screenings, such as those provided by Life Line Screening, can give you a
fuller picture of how risk factors may be stacking up. The screenings are designed by doctors
and administered by trained professionals to help detect hidden health issues. Within a couple
of weeks, you can receive easy-to-understand test results to share with your doctor so you can
work together to prevent serious problems before they start.
To starting the year off right with a preventive health screening, visit lifelinescreening.com.
Slate Belt Senior Center
For Meal Reservations please call by 10:00 a,m., 1 day prior before the meal.
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
We are looking for volunteers to help plan/set up for parties & special events.
Weekly Events:
• Craft & Chat Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.
• Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.
• Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
• Afternoon with the Arts/all mediums welcome, Thursdays, 12:15 p.m.
• Pool Tables available every morning, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon
JANUARY EVENTS;
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Friday, January 1 Center will be CLOSED
• Poker, Thursday, January 7, 12:15 p.m.
• Card Club, Friday, January 7, 12:15 P.M.3:00 p.m.
• AARP Meeting, Monday January 11, 1:30 p.m.
• Dance Performance, Wednesday, January 13, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Baseball, Thursday, January 14, 10:00 a.m.
• Cooking Demonstration, Friday, January 15, 1:30 p,m.
CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 18
• The Blues, Wednesday, January 20, 10:00 a.m.
• POKER, Thursday, January 21, 12:15 p.m.
• BUNCO, Friday, January 22, 10:00 a.m.
• Winter Pictionary, Friday, January 22, 12:15 p.m.
• The Blues, Wednesday, January 27, 10:00 a.m.
• Farkle, Thursday, January 28, 12:15 p.m.
• Start of Baby Face, (for info see Joan Shafer) Friday, January 29
• Comedy Open Mic, Friday, January 29, 12:15 p.m.
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Free Seniors Lunch Program
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Sponsored by The
Salvation Army, 301 West Main Street, Pen Argyl, PA 610-863-6677.
Senior Center Listings
Slate Belt Senior Center
707 American Bangor Road, Bangor, PA
(Blue Valley Farm Show Building)
610-588-1224 • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Easton Area Lifestyle Campus
3201 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA
610-829-3201 • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nazareth: The Border House
15 South Wood Street, Nazareth, PA.
610-759-8255 • Hours: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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591 N. Nottle Ave. Pen Argyl, PA
Phone: 610-863-5432
Call: 610-390-9875
www.kindheartedhands.com
SERVICES OFFERED
Companionship • Respite Care • Meal Preparation
Cleaning • Grocery Shopping and more
❤
Keeping You in Your Home
With Independence & Dignity
Providing Non-Medical Care for Seniors,
New Mother's and those with Special Needs
❤
We offer a few hours a day or 24/7 days a week if needed
Keep these friends in
YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
If you would like to add a name of a loved one, friend or neighbor to the prayer list please send their name to:
The Belt and Beyond P. O. Box 33 Bangor PA. 18013
Attn: Prayer list or email us at thebeltandbeyond@gmail.com Subject: Prayer List
PRAYERS FOR:
Daniele Demler Elsie England, Jennifer Newland,
Sarah Trimmer, Lucas Fox, James Illingworth
Cards and Get Well Wishes can be send to Daniele Demler in care of her
son at: Joseph Demler P.O. Box 358469 Gainesville FL 32635-8469

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FURRY FRIENDS
Ways to Welcome a
Shelter Dog
(Family Features) Animal shelters
are full of lovable dogs of all breeds,
sizes and ages deserving of a good
home and ready to become your next
four-legged family member. In fact,
according to the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
nearly 2 million dogs are adopted into
new families each year.
However, choosing the right dog is
just the beginning. The first weeks
after bringing home an adopted pet
are critical. It’s a time to get to know
one another and build a lifelong
connection. Here are some steps to
help ease the transition:
Create a pet-friendly environment. Keep items that are unsafe, such as
chemicals and certain house plants, out of reach. Cords and objects that invite
chewing also should be tucked away. If certain areas will be off limits, use baby
gates to block them.
Expect accidents. While house training a puppy is to be expected, you may find
that an older dog needs help in this area as well. The stress of transitioning into
a new household can lead to accidents, so keep this in mind and be sure to
provide your new pet with lots of potty breaks, patience and instruction.
Start with smart nutrition. Providing your new dog with a high-quality diet
from the beginning can contribute to a lifetime of whole body health. Chose a
complete, balanced food with real meat as the No. 1 ingredient, such as Purina
ONE SmartBlend, so that you can be confident you’re giving them the best
nutrition available.
Introduce a schedule. Providing dogs with a consistent routine right off the
bat can help ease their stress during the transition. Set a schedule for walks,
feeding time and training so he can settle into a routine that feels a bit more
familiar.
Approach training with patience. Without knowing how your pet was trained,
it can be difficult to predict how he will respond in his new environment. For
example, he may be used to receiving treats for good behavior, while you prefer
to reward with praise. Plan to be flexible, and soon you’ll come to a shared
understanding.
Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson recently began putting these tips
into practice after adopting his new dog, Fennel. The television star partnered
with Purina ONE to promote its ONE Difference campaign, which celebrates
those making a positive difference in the life of shelter dogs, and he ended up
finding a forever friend in the process. The 8-month-old Cockapoo mix joins
Ferguson’s 3-year-old Maltese-Yorkie mix, Leaf. The pair are currently taking the
Purina ONE 28 Day Challenge, and encouraging others to do the same.
Learn more, and find out why more than 90,000 dog owners have decided to
switch to Purina ONE, by visiting www.PurinaONE/MakeONEDifference.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2016
2016
Leck Veterinary 610-863-3111
ADOPT ME: WILLOW
Meet WILLOW—she's beautiful, friendly
and yes, she's got Tortitude! Girlfriend sure
does have a strong personality. As soon
as you start to pet her, she purrs like she
hasn't seen you in years. She'll rub her head
all over your hand, flipping and flopping
happily. Then, without warning, while still
purring, she'll swat your hand away. She
is fiesty, strong willed, sassy and full of
character...everything a Tortoiseshell kitty should be! Willow is 3 years
old, spayed, UTD on shots, litter trained and ready to spend the rest of
her beautiful life with the family who will appreciate her, quirks and all.
ADOPT ME: SYSCO
This handsome little floppy eared guy's name
is SYSCO! A 6 month old Terrier mix, Sysco
came to the AWSOM shelter right after he was
hit by a car. Poor baby had surgery on his back
leg, which has since healed up and he is ready
to move on to his first real home. Sysco is high energy and would do
best with an active family. Keep in mind that he is still a puppy so he
will require training, patience and love. This fun-loving guy is up to
date on shots, healthy and ready for his happily ever after. Come meet
Sysco today!
AWSOM's Home for the Holidays program begins December 19th thru
January 2nd, 2016. Welcome an AWSOM angel into your home, so they can
spend the holidays surrounded by the love of family. Specify dog or cat,
large or small, male or female and let us know if you have any existing
animals in your home and any children. We will do our best to match you
up with the animal that fits your family the best. Home for the Holidays is a
great way to do a trial run with an adoptable animal in your home, or simply
as a temporary foster situation, providing welcome relief from the shelter
environment. It also helps the shelter: we learn a great deal about how our
angels settle into a real home and lightens the load on our staff over the
busy holiday season. MORE GOOD NEWS: Home for the Holidays sponsor
Shirley Katz Insurance will again offer to pay a portion of your adoption fee
should you decide to make your Home for the Holidays angel a permanent
member of your family. Contact the AWSOM shelter for more information or
to request a Home for the Holidays angel.
The AWSOM Animal Shelter is located at
3129 Godfrey Ridge Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Adoptions hours
are 11AM to 5PM, 7 days a week. Volunteer opportunities are always
available. Stop in or call 570-421-DOGS for more information. The
AWSOM Animal Wellness Center is open Mon. - Fri. for all your
basic veterinary needs. Check out our low-cost veterinary services,
including spay and neutering, vaccinations and more. Call 570-424-
1060 for more information or to make an appointment.
Visit our website at AwsomAnimals.org Facebook: A.W.S.O.M.

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•
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Custom Interiors and Renovations •
AND
H.C. MODIFICATIONS,
FLOOR REFINISHING,
WAXING AND
&
PAINTING
B
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You store it . You lock it . You keep the key
249 South Broadway Wind Gap
Behind Square One
24 Hour Security
Inn Town Storage
Various Sizes Available
Controlled Access
Rent by Month
Inside Lights
Personal & Commercial Indoor Self Storage
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Snowplowing Services
Now Accepting New Clients for Snow Plowing
and Salting for the 2015-2016 season
Residential and Commercial
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Community Programs, January 2016
Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast
Road, Nazareth. Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this
winter! Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small
children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow
cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment you
must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more
information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check our
website for current winter conditions and snow depth.
First Day Hikes
Friday, January 1, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Get out and get hiking on the first day
of 2016! Join center educator Rick Wiltraut for two interpretive hikes at Jacobsburg.
We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods. The hikes will leave at
10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road. Each hike will
be two miles long over moderate terrain. The trail is not suitable for strollers. Bring
comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required;
please specify whether you would like to join us for the morning or afternoon hike.
Winter Plants Snowshoe Walk
Thursday, January 7, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Join educator Lauren Forster for a winter
plants walk in snowshoes. Learn how to identify plants in winter and how they cope
with the cold. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots. The hike will be about
two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather.
Registration is required.
Family Night: Fish Printing
Friday January 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Learn the Japanese art of Gyotaku or fish
printing. We’ll use paint and model fish to make prints of various Pennsylvania
species. We will also study their anatomy and habitat needs to create accurate
paintings of fish in the wild. Paper will be provided, but you are welcome to bring
a bandana or t-shirt to print on. It is recommended that you wear old clothes or a
smock. Registration is required.
Winter Bird Count
Saturday, January 16, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Join us as we spend the day birding at
Jacobsburg and other places in the Bushkill Creek Watershed. We’ll count birds and
look for oddball species that may have wandered into the area. Participants should
dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. Registration is required.
History of Snowshoeing
Saturday, January 23, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Learn how to snowshoe while learning
the history of these helpful winter tools. If we don’t get any snow we’ll focus on
using trekking poles and hike in our boots. The hike will be about two miles. Bring
water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is
required.
Snowshoeing for Scouts
Saturday, January 23, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Scouts will learn how to prepare for being
outdoors in winter as well as how to use snowshoes. We’ll go for a hike in
snowshoes, stopping along the way to talk about outdoor scenarios and how to
prepare for them. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots. The hike will
be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress
for the weather. Registration is required.
Eagle Watching along the Delaware
Saturday, January 30, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. The upper Delaware River is one
of the best places in the east to observe wintering Bald Eagles. Join us for this
trip as we venture up along the river in the scenic Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area from Arrow Island to Milford in search of these magnificent
birds. Golden Eagles have also been observed on these trips in the past. This is
a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather and bring
binoculars and a lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along
the way. Registration is required. Limited van transportation is available for first
time participants.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://
events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program
please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of
hearing are available for educational programs.

18 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
New Year's Traditions
There are many New Year's traditions we observe to ring in the new year. Many
of these traditions in various cultures involve food. One common food eaten is
black eyed peas. Some say they resemble coins and are thought to bring good
luck to those who eat them. Pork is another food that is said to bring good luck.
Pigs move forward while rooting for food. In many cultures it is custom to eat
pork on New Year's and believed your life will move forward if you eat pork.
One Russian New Year’s tradition is to write a wish for the upcoming year on a
piece of paper, then burn the paper and place the ashes in a glass of champagne,
which needs to be consumed before the New Year for the wish to come true.
In Spain eating 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight is said to bring good
fortune for all 12 months of the upcoming year. According to tradition, whoever
eats 12 grapes as the clock chimes (one for each of the twelve chimes) will have
good luck and a prosperous year.
In Peru one of the most interesting New Year's traditions is the custom of telling
the next year’s fortunes with the use of potatoes. Three potatoes are placed
under a chair or sofa, one peeled, one half peeled and one unpeeled. At exactly
midnight, one potato is chosen at random, and is said to predict the incoming
year’s finances. The peeled potato signifies no money, the half-peeled potato a
regular year and the unpeeled potato a great financial bounty in the year ahead.
In Ireland New Year's Day, known as the "Day of the Buttered Bread" in Gaelic,
is traditionally marked by banging loaves of bread on doors and walls to chase
the bad luck out of a house and to invite good spirits in.
In Chile putting money in the bottom of your shoe is said to bring prosperity for
the new year.
In Greece, the custom of eating Vasilópita, a cake that contains a coin or other
small object. It is said that whoever gets the slice of cake with the coin or object
will have good luck in the new year.
Whatever festive traditions you observe to ring in the new year may it be a
happy one filled with family, friends, and food.
Happy New Year!
Wishing You and
Your Family a
Happy New Year
2016
filled with peace, love,
and prosperity
From
The Belt and Beyond
Auld Lang Syne
What would New Year's Eve be without singing the traditional song "Auld Lang
Syne." What's the meaning behind the song? Auld Lang Syne is about old
friends who parted and meet again. To celebrate their friendship, they share a
drink and reminisce of memories from days gone by. The message of the song
is that we should not forget our old friends but should celebrate a reunion with
them and remember the good memories.
Auld Lang Syne
by Robert Burns
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!
and surely I’ll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne. (CHORUS)
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne. (CHORUS)
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine†;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne. (CHORUS)
And there’s a hand my trusty friend!
And give me a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne. (CHORUS)
HAPPY 2016
BINGO
January 7
Mt Bethel Fire Company
Firehall Route 611, Mount Bethel 6:45 PM
Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company
Main Fire House Hall, 115 Interchange Rd, Kresgeville
Doors open at 5:00 PM • Bingo starts at 6:45 PM
January 8
Wind Gap Fire Company
Doors open at 5:00 PM • Bingo starts 6:45 PM
January 3 & 10
Immaculate Conception
Doors open at 11:00 AM • Bingo starts at 1:00 PM
Bangor VFW
Doors open at 3:30 PM • Bingo starts at 6:00 PM
January 5 & 12
Portland Fire Company
State Street, Portland 7:00 PM
Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co.
2718 Mountain View Drive, Moore Township
Doors open at 5:00 PM • Bingo starts at 7:00 PM
January 6 & 13
Bushkill Vol Fire Company
Doors open at 5:00 PM • Bingo starts at 7:00 PM

SPORTS 19
Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot
The 44th annual Bangor Elks Lodge
1106 sponsored “Hoop Shoot” free
throw contest was held at Washington
Elementary School gym on Saturday,
December 19th, at 1:00 P. M. The
competition was open to youngsters from
Bangor, Pen Argyl, Faith Christian, Easton,
Nazareth, Wilson, and Notre Dame.
photos by Larry Cory sbtt
BANGOR BOYS BASKETBALL
On December 19th, the Bangor Slater Boys played Pleasant Valley at
home. The final score was Bangor 69 - Pleasant Valley 47.
Pen Arygl
Girls
Basketball
vs
Catasauqua
Photos by
Larry Cory sbtt
#42 Emily Sutton, #33 Gabrielle Weaver
and another Pen Argyl player surround a
Catasauqua player ready to claim the ball.
#22 Junior Sarah Sampson
drives the ball past a
Catasauqua player.
On Thursday,
December 17th
the Pen Argyl lady
Green Knights
played Catasauqua
at home. Final score
Catasauqua 38-Pen
Argyl 30
ABOVE LEFT: #23
Junior Dylan Benton
ABOVE RIGHT: #10
Senior Michael
Martino
RIGHT: #4 Junior
Reece Jones
Photos by
Lynn Cistone
# 33 freshman Gabrielle Weaver shoots as #12 freshman Sarah
Campbell cheers on her team mate.

20 AUTOMOTIVE
“Like Having a Doctor for Your Car”
82 Molasses Road • Bangor, PA
PA State Inspection
Foreign & Domestic Car Repairs
• Tires • Alignment •
Manager • ASE Certified Mechanic
610-588-AUTO (2886)
Serving the community for over 20 years
BANGOR TIRE AND AUTO
BUY 4 TIRES
RECEIVE $30 DISCOUNT ON 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Manufactures UPDATE
Rebates on Most Brands of Tires
* All makes of Tires
* Certified State Inspections
* Front End Alignment
* Auto Repairs
ASE Master Technician
411 South 1st Street • Bangor
Phone: 610-588-TIRE (8473)
Tips to Save Money at the Pump
(Family Features) As gas prices continue to drop, motorists should take
advantage of their savings at the pump and invest it back into their vehicles. By
spending a little now to increase fuel efficiency, drivers can multiply fuel savings
and save more money at the pump, according to the Car Care Council.
Here are a few simple steps for motorists to be car care aware to improve fuel
efficiency and save money in the long run:
• Engine performance: Keep your car properly tuned to improve gas mileage by
an average of four percent.
• Tire pressure: Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to
3.3 percent.
• Motor oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the grade of motor
oil recommended by the manufacturer.
• Air filters: Replacing clogged air filters on older vehicles can improve fuel
economy and will improve performance and acceleration on all vehicles.
• Gas cap: Damaged, loose or missing gas caps allow gas to vaporize into the
air.
For more tips to increase savings and fuel efficiency for your vehicle, visit
www.carcare.org.
Kim Cesare AUTO SALES
NOTARY PUBLIC
TITLE TRANFERS
INSTANT LICENSE PLATES
Hours: 8:00am-7:00pm
Monday-Saturday
Sunday by Appointment
610-863-6262 or 610-703-4184
RT. 512 PEN ARGYL, PA ACROSS FROM WEONA PARK
Tips to Prepare
Your Car for Winter
(Family Features) Harsh
winter weather can be
tough on vehicles, and the
last thing any driver needs
is to break down. Ensuring
your vehicle is winterready
now is a sensible
approach to avoid the
inconvenience of being
stranded out in the cold.
"An investment of an hour or two to have your vehicle checked is all it takes
to have peace of mind and help avoid the cost and hassle of car trouble during
severe weather," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.
The experts at the Car Care Council recommend the following steps to
winterize your vehicle:
* For good visibility, make sure that exterior and interior lights work and
headlights are properly aimed. Also check to see that heaters, defrosters, lights
and wipers work properly. Consider winter wiper blades and use cold weather
washer fluid.
* Very cold temperatures reduce a vehicle's battery power so it's important to
keep the connections clean, tight and corrosion-free. Batteries don't always give
warning signs before they fail completely, so if your vehicle's battery is more
than three years old, it's wise to replace it.
* Have the brakes inspected and check the tire tread depth and tire pressure. If
snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires designed to grip
slick roads. During winter, tire pressure should be checked weekly.
* Winter magnifies existing problems such as pings, hard starts, sluggish
performance or rough idling, so have the problems fixed before the
temperatures drop.
* Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling system as needed and
have the exhaust system checked for carbon monoxide leaks, which can be
especially dangerous during cold weather driving when windows are closed.
* Be diligent about changing the oil and filter at recommended intervals.
Consider changing to "winter weight" oil if you live in a cold climate. Check the
fuel, air and transmission filters at the same time.
* Keep the gas tank at least half full at all times to decrease the chances of
moisture forming in the gas lines and possibly freezing.
* Check the tire pressure of the spare in the trunk and stock an emergency kit
with an ice scraper and snowbrush, jumper cables, flashlight, blanket, extra
clothes, bottled water, dry food snacks and medication.
* Store important telephone numbers in your cell phone or glove box in case
of a breakdown or travel emergency. Also keep a car care resource, such as
the Car Care Council's 80-page Car Care Guide, in the glove box as a handy
reference tool.
To order a copy of the Car Care Guide or for more information on regular
vehicle care, maintenance and repair, visit carcare.org.

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Bangor, PA 18013
Now Hiring School Bus AND VAN DRIVERS
Bangor Area School District
Experienced or Interested (Free Training)
20-30 hours per week (AM and PM Routes)
Competitive Wages
Must pass all clearances and background checks
(610) 588-3590 • STA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NOW HIRING
School Bus Drivers
Full and Part Time • Training Provided
BUSINESS
SERVICES
DENNY’S HAULING
You call we haul
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Attics / Basements
Yards / Garages
Clean Up-Demolition-Hauling
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split and delivered
Call for Prices
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www.virgilstreeservicepa.com
RENTALS
FOR RENT - BANGOR AREA
60ft x 20ft storage garage, one
garage door.
$300 per month call Charlie
610-392-2917
HELP
WANTED
BANGOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
is seeking degreed applicants, FT
or PT to join our growing TEAM.
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Palmeri Transportation
"Family Owned since 1960"
Call 610-252-0526
our Continued Education Scholarship
program. Competitive pay, IRA
opportunity, yearly bonus.
Call 610-588-1665. EOE
BUSY CATERING COMPANY
& DELI is now hiring. Must be
reliable and able to multi task, follow
directions, and work independently.
Job duties include but are not limited
to dish washing, kitchen prep, clean
up and more. Weekends are a MUST!
Apply in person ONLY! J. DeFranco
and Daughters Catering & Deli 2173
W. Bangor Rd. Bangor, PA 7am-7pm
FOR SALE
12010 ACURA MDX
3.7 technology. Fully loaded. Dark
grey. 31,000miles. Great condition.
$28,500 OBO. Call 610-751-5672
WANTED
TO BUY
BUYING ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Moving or cleaning out. Wanted old
toys, military, crocks, advertising
signs. Anything old or unusual.
Call 610-599-3922.

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Ackermanville United Methodist
1410 Ackermanville Road, Bangor
9 A.m. Sunday School, 10 AM Worship
Rev Alice Ann Bonham, (610) 588-7818
www.ackermanvilleumc.org
Arndt's Lutheran Church
1851 Arndt Road, Easton, PA 18040, 610-253-3732
Regular Worship: Sat. 6:00 PM, Sun. at 8:15 AM. and
10:30 AM. Sunday School 9:00AM
Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays
of the month.
Email: arndts.lutheranchurch@rcn.
Bangor Church of the Nazarene
150 Bunny Trail, Bangor
9:30 AM Sunday School, 10:40 AM Worship
Powerhouse Praise Practice 5 PM
Teen Straight Talk & Small Groups 6 PM
Kenneth L. Bean, Pastor, (610) 588-6929
Belfast Bible
483 Belfast Road, Belfast
9:30 AM Sunday School (All Ages)
10:45 AM Worship, Evening Service 7 PM
Pastor Michael Yaworski
Belfast Wesley United Methodist
607 School Street, Belfast
9:15 AM Children & Adult Sunday School, 10 AM
Worship, followed by coffee fellowship.
Pastor Paul Milligan, (610) 746-3652
Benders Mennonite Church
975 Benders Church Road, Pen Argyl
10:10 AM Worship, Food Bank 3rd Saturday
of the month 9 AM - 11 AM (610) 863-9114
Bethel Bible Church of Mt. Zion
7742 N. Delaware Dr. (Rt 611) Martins Creek
9 AM Sunday School, 10 AM Worship
Pastor Rick Tunis, (610) 250-9890
www.bethelbiblechurchofmtzion.org
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
703 S. Delaware Drive (Rt 611), Mt. Bethel
9 AM Worship, 10 AM Worship
Communion offered 1st & 3rd Sundays
(610) 588-7056, email: celcpaorg@yahoo.com
www.lutheransonline.com/celcpa
Community Baptist
Weona Park Center, Pen Argyl
7 PM Bible Study, Separate class for age 10 & under
Clearfield Bible Holiness Church
1502 Bushkill Center Road, Wind Gap
10:30 AM Sunday School
11:15 AM & 2 PM Worship
7 PM Thursday Prayer Meeting
Pastor Mike Beck, (570) 369-6563
Community Church
Mount Pocono Location
1050 Memorial Blvd
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
SUNDAYS 9:30 am | 11:00 am | 12:30 pm
The Burgs Location
2000 Milford Road
E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301
SUNDAYS 11:00 am
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Community Presbyterian
1755 S. Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel
9:15 AM Sunday School, 10:30 AM Worship
Coffee hour on last Sunday of every month
following service cpcmbp@peoplepc.com
(570) 897-6766, www.yourcpchurch.com
Cross Road Baptist Church
201 Second Street, Bangor
9:30 AM Sunday School, 10:45 AM Worship
Wednesday 7 PM Prayer/Bible Study and Youth Group
(ages 5-17); 2nd Sunday of the Month
4 PM Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen
Rev. Jay VanHorn, Pastor, (610) 588-3966
www.crossroadbaptistbangor.org
East Bangor United Methodist
136 West Central Avenue, East Bangor"
9:15 a.m. Worship Service w/communion,
10:30 a.m. Sunday School,
4:00-6:00 p.m. Free Dinner
Pastor David Goss (610) 588-4453
Dial-A-Message (610)588-3896
Website: http://www.ebumc.org/
Faith Alive Community Church
10 Mechanic Street, Wind Gap
10 AM Worship,10:45 AM Children’s Church
and Next Level (Grades 7-12)
Pastor Matthew Whistler, (610) 863-6911
www.faccpa.org
Faith United Presbyterian
Pennsylvania & Heller Avenue, Pen Argyl
Tues.: Quilting 1PM, Wed.: BIBLE STUDY 10AM
Rev. Ruth Ann Christopher (610) 863-4447
Family Life Community Church
1115 Richmond Road, Bangor
Wednesday: Kidz Night Out at The Hub 6:30-8:30 PM
(Kids ages 6 thru 6th grade), Thursday: Teen Night Out
at The Hub 6:30-8:30 PM (Grades 7th thru 9th)
10 AM Worship Service
Pastor Mike Poppa, (610) 588-3736,
www.flccbangor.com
First United Evangelical
25 South 2nd Street, Bangor
Sundays: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Wedneday evenings: Prayer Meeting and Bible
Study 7 p.m.
Pastor Ronald Shipman, (610)-588-3226
First United Methodist Church
55 North Third Street, Bangor
8:30 AM Contemporary Service, 8:50 AM Junior
Church, 9:50 AM Sunday School for all ages, 11 AM
Traditional Service, 11:15 AM Junior Church
Rev. Navin Satyavrata, (610) 588-4673
www.firstumcbangor.com
Faith Family Fellowship
1002 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth
Sundays: 10 AM Worship Service with fellowship
time to follow
Pastor Robert Hampton, (570) 269-9360
Faith Family Fellowship
1002 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth
Sundays: 10 AM Worship Service with fellowship
time to follow
Pastor Robert Hampton, (570) 269-9360
Flicksville United Church of Christ
1337 Lower South Main Street, Bangor
Sunday School 9:30a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:45a.m.
First United Methodist
19 West & Water Street, Wind Gap
8:45 AM Sunday School
10 AM Worship/Communion
11 AM Fellowship on 1st Sunday of each month
Pastor Rev. Bill Kuntze, (610) 588-4648
God’s Missionary Church of Northampton
4965 Nort Bath Blvd (Rt 329), Northampton
9:30 AM Sunday School, 10:30 AM & 7 PM Service
6:30 PM Youth Service
Wednesdays-Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM
Rev. Rodney Keister, (610) 262-4412
www.GMC-N.com
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
2904 Church Road, Martins Creek
9 AM Worship, Adult Bible, Study following worship
Pastor Louise Williams
Grace Lutheran Church
5907 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth
9 AM Service, 10:15 AM Sunday School,
10:30 AM Adult Forum
(610) 759-9080, www.gracebelfast.org
Grace United Methodist Church
404 Mountain Avenue, Pen Argyl
8:30 AM Contemporary Worship
10 AM Blended Service, Sunday School
Rev. John T. Pfeil, (610) 863-4811
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
1501 Trinity Court, Stroudsburg
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Sundays
6:30 PM Vespers Saturday
(570) 421-4455, www.holytrinitypoconos.org
Hopesprings Community of Faith
301 Market Street, Bangor
10:15 AM Coffee served, 10:30 AM Meeting Sundays
(610) 599-0202, www.hopespringscommunity.org
Hope UCC
2nd & Cherry Street, Wind Gap
10:30 AM with Communion the first Sunday of the
month and Sunday School 9:30 am.
Pastor Rev. Dean D. Frey, (610) 863-4474
Living Waters Christian Church
396 Sterling Road Unit D, Tobyhanna
Thursday: 6-7 PM Christian Education, Sunday:
9:15 AM Christian Education, 10:30 AM Worship
Rev. Dr. Jacqueline R. Walters
(570) 350-4710 or (570) 629-5581
livingwaterscc@aol.com
Arsha Vidya Pitham (Institute for Study of
Vedanta, Yoga and Meditation)
651, Route 115, Saylorsburg
www.arshavidya.org

Mount Bethel Church
1270 Belvidere Corner Road, Mt. Bethel
Pastor Chris Priestaf, (570) 897-7142
Little Friends Preschool (570) 897-7797
www.mountbethelchurch.org
Sunday Service Schedule
8:30am Traditional worship service with piano led
music and a children's message.
9:50am Sunday School for 3 yr. olds through adults;
Confirmation for 7th and 8th graders.
11:00am Contemporary worship service with praise
team led music and Children's Church for children
pre-k - 2nd grade.
Mount Eaton Church
7277 Mt. Eaton Road, Saylorsburg
Services: 6:30 PM Saturday, 8 AM Sunday
Traditional, 10:30 AM Sunday Contemporary
6 PM Sunday Youth Group, Wednesdays: 7 PM
Family Night, 8:30 PM Young Adults’ Group
Pastor Doug Hayes, (570) 992-7050
mounteatonchurch.org
Nazareth Moravian Church
4 South Main Street, Nazareth
Sundays: 8:15 Worship, 9:30 Sunday School
10:45 Worship
(610) 759-3163, nazarethmoravian.org
Our Lady of Good Counsel
436 South 2nd Street, Bangor
4 PM Saturday, 8:30 AM Sunday
Pastor Stephen L. Maco, (610) 588-5445
Portland Baptist Church
601 Delaware Avenue, Portland
9 AM Sunday School, 10 AM Fellowship, 10:20 AM
Worship, 6-7:30 PM AWANA Youth Group/Prayer
Meeting/Bible Study, Handicap accessible
(570) 897-6866, www.portlandbaptistchurch.com
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor
Every 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month
at 5:30 PM Worship & Holy Communion
Sundays: 9:45 AM Worship & Communion
Rev. Michael J. Scholtes, (610) 588-2355
www.popbangor.org
Presbyterian Parish of Bangor-Roseto
Sunday 10:45 AM Worship Service
Rev. Albert Martin, (610) 588-4864
www.presbyparishbangorroseto.webs.com
Presbyterian Church of the Mountain
Church Lane, Delaware Water Gap
Sunday Worship Service: 10 AM in the Sanctuary
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday of each month
Praise Team: 2nd Sunday of each month
Sunday School: during worship in the Fellowship
House for ages 0-12 (childcare and class)
Choir Rehearsal: Thursday at 7:30 PM in the
Fellowship House Choir Room, Deacons Meeting:
Last Sunday of each month at 11 AM
Session: Second Thursday of each month at 7 PM
Bible Study: each Monday at 7 PM
(570) 476-0345
Richmond United Methodist Church
8538 Delaware Drive (Route 611), Bangor
One Sunday service at 9:30 AM.
Pastor Ed Van Arsdale
(610) 588-7317 www.richmondumc.com
Refiner's Fire Ministry
100 Division Street, Portland
Sundays: Prayer 9:15 AM & Worship 10 AM
Fridays: Redemption 7PM, Generation X 8 PM
Pastor Phil Karasiewicz, (570) 236-4563
Slate Belt - Nazareth Baptist Church
1620 Church Road, Pen Argyl
Every Tuesday: Mixed Martial Arts/Self Defense
7-8:15 PM, Aerobics 7-8 PM
Sunday: 9 AM Sunday School, 10 AM Worship &
Children’s Church (nursery provided)
Pastor Scott J. Davis, (610) 863-9274
The Roseto Independent Presbyterian Church
210 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto
9:15 AM Greeting, 9:30 AM Service
Rev. Barry Eng, (610) 599-9949
www.RIPC-OnlineToday.org
Salem UCC
2218 Community Drive Bath PA 18014
8 AM & 10:15 AM Sunday Worship
9 AM Child, Teen, & Adult Sunday School
1 PM Cub Scout Pack 50
9:00 AM Sunday School, 10:15 AM Worship Service
Pastor Donald Brown, (610) 759-1652
www.salemuccbathpa.org
St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church
301 Madison Avenue, Nazareth
9 AM Holy Eucharist
Rev. William Martin,
(610) 746-3910, www.stbrigidspa.org
St. Elizabeth’s Parish
300 West Babbitt, Pen Argyl
Masses: 5 PM Saturday
8 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM Sunday
Rev. Msgr. Vincent P. York. (610) 863-4777
St. Luke’s UCC Belfast
471 Belfast Road, Nazareth (Belfast)
9 AM Sunday School, 10:30 AM Worship - 1st
Sunday of month Holy Communion
Pastor Rev. Frank Gassler, (610) 759-0244
www.stlukesuccbelfast.com
St. Mary’s Episcopal
340 Lehigh Street, Wind Gap
9 AM Eucharist & Sunday School
Coffee hour follows service
The Rev.Canon Joel Atkinson, priest in charge.
(610) 863-8007 saintmarywindgap.webs.com
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
12 North Westbrook, Pen Argyl
8:45 AM Sunday School, 10 AM Worship
(610) 863-4332
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St. Joseph’s Episcopal
1440 Verona Drive, Pen Argyl
11 AM Eucharist, Coffee hour after service
The Rev.Canon Joel Atkinson, priest in charge.
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran
1422 Church Road, Pen Argyl
11 AM Bible Study, 7 PM Praise Band,
6 PM Youth Choir, 7:30 PM Adult Choir,
8 AM & 10:15 AM Services,
9 AM Sunday School
(610) 863-6859
St. Peter’s UCC
401 Broad Street, Tatamy
10:00 AM worship all year
10:00 AM Sunday school Sept.-May.
Rev. Ernest G. Shaffer, (610) 252-6515
St. Vincent DePaul Catholic
Delaware Avenue, Portland
6 PM Saturday, 10:30 AM Sunday
Rev. Stephen L. Maco, (610) 588-5445
The Salvation Army
301 W. Main Street, Pen Argyl
Sundays: 10 AM Sunday School, 11 AM Worship
Tuesdays: Food Bank 10 AM-12 PM
Wednesdays: Knitting & Crocheting 10 AM-12 PM
Free Lunch for Seniors: Tues.-Thurs. 12 PM
The Pentecostal Christian Church
the Truth (Iglesia Pentecostal La Verdad)
4 Jory Avenue, Pen Argyl
12 PM Sunday School (Escuela Dominical)
1 PM Praise & Worship (Cuho Evanglistico)All
invited to Bilingual Services
Rev. Frank Pons, (570) 807-7794
Temple Israel of the Poconos
Egalitarian Conservative Synagogue
711 Wallace Street, Stroudsburg
Sabbath Services: Friday 7 PM followed by a
Traditional Oneg Shabbat
Saturday 9:30 AM followed by a traditional
Kiddush. Services conducted in both Hebrew
& English in a warm, welcoming, Jewish
environment. Hebrew School for ages 4-13
Dr. Sandra Alfonsi, 570-223-7062
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
404 Broadway, Bangor
9AM Sunday School(Pre-K to adult)
10AM Worship and Holy Communion
Youth Group 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
Grades 3-8
Pastor Laine, 610-588-2023
www.tlcbangor.com
Trinity United Church of Christ
632 South Delaward Drive, Mt. Bethel
10:30 AM Worship
Rev. Rodney W. Wells, (610) 588-1989
Zion Presbyterian Church
Water Street, Wind Gap
9:30 AM Service, Children’s Sunday School
during service. Visitors are welcomed!
Rev. Sam Huffard

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