BeltnBeyond Vol4Issue26 3.22.18_for web

March 22, 2018
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Sen. Boscola Reminds Persian Gulf Veterans to
Apply for Bonus Program
Sen. Lisa Boscola is reminding veterans of the Persian Gulf conflict that
they may be eligible for the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Bonus Program.
“I would like to thank our veterans for their service to this country and
encourage them to apply for this program,” Boscola said. “The bonuses are
a way for us to recognize the bravery of these men and women and thank
them for vigilantly protecting our freedom.”
Boscola said the deadline to apply for the bonus program is August 31.
The bonus program, pays $75 per month for qualifying, active-duty service
members, up to a $525 maximum. For those whose death was related to
illness or injury received in the line of duty in Operations Desert Shield or
Desert Storm, there is an additional $5,000 available to the surviving family.
Service members who were declared prisoners of war may also be eligible
for an additional $5,000.
Veterans who served on active duty in the Persian Gulf from August 2,
1990 to August 31, 1991 are eligible for this bonus program. They must
have served with the U.S. Armed Forces, a reserve component of the
U.S. Armed Forces or the Pennsylvania National Guard. Veterans applying
must have been a legal resident of Pennsylvania during the time of their
active duty and have been discharged from active duty under honorable
conditions.
More information on the program and eligibility criteria is available
through persiangulfbonus.pa.gov.
Senator Mario Scavello Opens Upper Mount Bethel Office
State Senator Mario Scavello (Northampton & Monroe Counties)
announced the opening of a new satellite office at the Upper Mount Bethel
Township Municipal Building (347 Ye Olde Highway, Mount Bethel).
The satellite office will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the township building. A staff person can be
reached directly at 570-897-5199.
This office will service constituents throughout the areas of Portland,
Mount Bethel, Bangor and Delaware Water Gap. Assistance will be provided
for many state-related issues including transportation, tax rebates, state
benefits and more.
Senator Scavello’s main Northampton County district office is located at 2
N. Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30
AM to 4:30 PM. The office can be reached at 610-863-1200.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact
mscavello@pasen.gov or visit www.senatorscavello.com.
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Friends of the Bangor Public Library
If you would like to become involved in a community group and
make new friends please consider joining the Friends of the Bangor
Public Library. The group conducts activities throughout the year to
financially benefit and promote literacy for the Bangor Library. Some of
their projects are: Two “Brunch w/the Author” presentations, a “Spring
Book Sale” and a book sale at the “Blue Valley Farm Show". This past
year a “Wine Tasting Party" and “Breakfast w/Santa” and a fundraiser
at the “Broadway Pub”, a "Bake Sale" and the famous “Duck Race”
were also held. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday of each month in
the upstairs room of the library. The Friends also support the “Children’s
Reading Hour”, and decorate the library for the holidays. For additional
information please contact: Karen Brewer at 484-894-5661.
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