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