Families First Presents 3rd Annual Sno-Ball Fundraising Dinner Dance

Families First presents their 3rd Annual Winter Sno-Ball Fundraising Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 21st, 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, the Wind Gap Borough and Plainfield Township. The funds raised from this event will 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 The dinner menu will include: baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, salad, dinner rolls, coffee, tea, soda, and a variety of desserts. Catering will be provided by Imperial Catering. There will be door prizes, a basket raffle and a 50/50 along with dance music provided by MissBehaving, a local band in the Slate Belt. The event will be casual dress. Admission is $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door. All proceeds help support Families First programs. For tickets and additional information, contact Frank Jones by phone at 610-863-3688 or email him at jones.frank@penargylsd .org.

Assistance program, held at the Wind Gap Middle School students. It will also be used to

help support the various programs helping Senior Citizens and families in need in the area.

Congratulations to Daniel Comunale of Bangor, who was named to the Fall Deans List at Kings College. Starting immediately, the East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will be distributing free baked goods to those in need every Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please go to the kitchen at the back of the church and some-

one will be there to assist you. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor. A Tricky Tray will be held at the William Pensyl Social Hall, State Street, Portland, on January 21st. Doors open at 11am and drawings will begin at 2pm. Tickets are $5 for a sheet of 25 tickets, and a door prize. There will be a 50/50 raffle and refreshments will be sold throughout the event. The event is

being held to benefit Zackery Hoagland, a two year old boy who died in a fire a few weeks ago. The Slate Belt YMCA will be holding its first fundraiser of 2012 to raise money for the construction of the YMCA facility. An Evening with Tommy Zito will be held on Sunday, February 12 at the Knights of Columbus, located at 1680 W. Bangor Rd., Bangor. Doors open at 3:30 and the event will include dinner and entertainment by Tommy Zito. Tommy is well known for his piano playing and his ability to play any song from memory. He began singing at the age of four and recorded his first record at age eight. He has been in

the music industry for over 50 years and has shared the stage with artists such as the Platters, Three Dog Night, Hall and Oates and Bruce Springsteen. Tommy will perform ethnic favorites, Broadway show tunes, classical piano and timeless classics. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce, 366 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor or by calling 610-588-1000 or 610-252-0056. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other tidbits of information to us at: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013
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Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library recently. Adult fiction: Airgood, Ellen, South of Superior; Barnes, Julian, The sense of an ending; Cook, Robin, Death benefit; Cornwell, Patricia, Red mist; Crichton, Michael, Micro; Gray, Shelley, The caregiver; Griffin, W.E.B., Covert warriors; Hoag, Tami, Down the darkest road; Hunter, Stephen, Soft target; Jacobs, Kate, Knit two; Martin, George R.R., A dance with dragons; Rivers, Francine, Her

daughters dream; See, Lisa, Dreams of joy; See, Lisa, Shanghai girls; Woods, Stuart, D.C. dead. Adult non-fiction: Ray, Rachael, Rachael Rays book of 10. Reference: Guinness World Records, 2012; The old farmers almanac, 2012; The world almanac and book of facts, 2012. Video cassettes: Angels in the outfield; The black stallion; The borrowers; Mouse hunt; 101 dalmatians; Swiss Family Robinson; The three musketeers. DVD: The help.

Here is a list of the new additions to the Blue Mountain Community Library in the last few weeks. Adult Fiction: Explosive Eighteen, Janet Evanovich; V is for Vengeance, Sue Grafton; The Drop, Michael Connelly; Doc, Mary D. Russell; Red Mist, Patricia Cornwell. Adult Non-Fiction: Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson; Gabby, Gabrielle Giffords; Killing Lincoln, Bill OReilly; Time of Our Lives, Tom Brokaw; Rin Tin Tin, Susan Orlean. Adult Large Print (Fiction): Christmas at

Sugar Creek, Shelley Gray; Kill Alex Cross, James Patterson; The Next Always, Nora Roberts; Hotel Vendome, Daniel Steel; Zero Day, David Baldacci. Juvenile: The Twelve Days of Winter, Deborah Rose; Reindeer Christmas, Mark K. Moulton; Run Turkey Run, Diane Mayr; Betty Bunny Loves Cake, Michael Kaplan. Young Adult: Winter, Jeff Mariott; Syren, Angie Sage; After, Francine Prose; The Hatchling, Kathryn Lasky; This World We Live In, Susan Pfeffer.

The Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority Announces Funding Opportunity for 2012 Local Share Municipal Gaming Grant
The Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority (NCGR&ERA) is accepting applications for funding for the 2012 Local Share Municipal Gaming Grant. Funding requests for the 2012 Local Share Municipal Gaming Grant must be received by NCGR&ERA no later than 4pm on March 2nd. Under the Local Share system established by the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, 4 Pa.C.S. 1101 et seq. (the Act), Northampton County is required to use a portion of the monies it receives for the purpose of awarding municipal grants. The Act requires 1.2% of the gross terminal revenue from the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem to be distributed as follows: 20% to the host city, 30% to the host county and 50% to the host county for the purpose of making municipal grants within the county, with priority given to the municipalities contiguous to the host city. Eligible applicants for the 2012 Local Share Municipal Gaming Grant are as follows: Contiguous municipalities to the host city of Bethlehem (Boroughs of Freemansburg, Hellertown and Townships of Hanover, Bethlehem, Lower Saucon), the City of Bethlehem, the County of Northampton, and municipalities located in Northampton County who jointly apply with Northampton County as an applicant. Eligible municipal projects must fall within at least one of the qualifying categories: Municipal Public Infrastructure Improvements, Municipal Public Facilities, Municipal Human Services, or Municipal Emergency Services, Municipal Public Health and/or Municipal Public Safety. Applicants must provide information or documentation on how the proposed project, or its costs, use or need, is associated with or related to the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. To apply, applicants must electronically submit the official NCGR&ERA Local Share Municipal Gaming Grant Application form. To access the official application form and program criteria, please visit the website for the County of Northampton, Department of Community and Economic Development at www.northampton county.org. For questions about the grant program, please contact the NCGR&ERA, Alicia Karner, Executive Director, at (610) 5593200, Option 3.

Slate Belt Artists Work To Be Displayed at SIlver Arrow Gallery

Joan Sayer has studied art throughout America and Europe Joan Sayer, award winning local artist, has installed new original watercolors at Silver Arrow Gallery in Tannersville. A native of the Bangor/Roseto area she has worked and studied in America and Europe. Joan works in both watercolors and mixed media creating Pocono landscapes, places she has been, Native American people and wildlife. The new exhibit features 3 original watercolors entitled Honor the Circle, Fancy Dancer and Grandmothers Gift. In addition to the original paintings she has a wide variety of prints at the Gallery. Joan paints mostly with watercolor but also uses a combination of media such as watercolor, acrylics, colored pencil, pastels, and pen and ink. She also has been experimenting with photography and has been producing digitally enhanced pictures from photos she has taken in Europe and here in the United States. Her artwork and photography reflect her interest in a variety of subject mattter. Although her artwork is mainly inspired by her current interest, Joan also does commission work on a limited basis.

Joans work also includes photography and she has recently been selected to exhibit in the ARTSPACE and Studio Gallery show of Altered State in Stroudsburg. Her exhibit at Silver Arrow Gallery will run through March 6th. Silver Arrow Gallery is promoting a year long theme of Celebrate America. Each month will

feature a different theme and different artists. The gallery is continuing with their policy of promoting American made goods and arts with an emphasis on Pennsylvania and local artists. The schedule includes a Native American day

on January 29th, Presidents Weekend in February, and Pennsylvania Education Month in March. For more information, contact the gallery at 570-619-0461 or visit them online at w w w. s i l v e r- a r r o w gallery.com.

Michael Rodriguez, principal at Herbert Hoover Elementary School, in Neshaminy, will be the speaker at the Northampton Community College (NCC) Winter Commencement on Saturday, January 28th at 11am at the Spar-

tan Center, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. The ceremony honors August and December 2011 graduates. Born in New Jersey, Rodriguez moved with his family to Bethlehem, where he

graduated from the Bethlehem Area School Districts Freedom High School. He is a graduate of NCC, Class of 1993. He has a bachelors degree in criminal justice from Kutztown University and a masters degree in special education from Lehigh University. He is a United States Army veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Rodriguez began his academic career as an emotional support teacher in the Allentown School District (ASD). After an administrative internship at early childhood centers in the ASD, he was appointed principal of the Allentown School Districts Central Elementary School, in 2004. He became principal at

William Allen High School in 2011. He served as the first urban principal-inresidence at Lehigh University. In 2008, the Northampton Community College Alumni Association honored Rodriguez with the Alumni Associations Professional Achievement Award at their annual Alumni Awards Mixer. Michael is a rising star in the education world. He is committed to improving our public schools and he is someone who understands the importance of hard work and of serving as a positive role model for our young students. We are proud to call him an alumnus, says Northampton Community College President Arthur L. Scott.

Merchants Bank Donates $1,400 To Food Banks

Merchants Bank recently donated $1,400 to seven area food banks to assist their efforts to care for those in need. As an independent bank headquartered in the Slate Belt, the Board of Directors of Merchants takes pride in its ongoing commitment to support the communities they serve, particularly in helping to fulfill the growing needs of our less fortunate neighbors. Donations were made to The Salvation Army, Families First, Saint E l i z a b e t h s / S a i n t Josephs Ministry, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pentecostal Christian Church, Benders Mennonite Church, and Portland Upper Mt. Bethel Pantry (PUMP). All are located in the Slate Belt and provide food for the areas needy families. The local food banks are a sanctuary for those families in our neighborhoods who have fallen on tough economic times, stated Anthony J. Biondi, CEO and Director of Merchants Bank.

Trinity UCC Plans Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Trinity United Church of Christ, located at 632 South Delaware Drive, (Route 611) Mount Bethel, is holding their annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 11th, 4pm to 7pm. The menu includes: Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, homemade ice cream and a bake sale. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children agesfive to 12, and children under five are free. Tickets will be available at the door. Please call the church office at 610-588-1989 if you have any questions.

Prince of Peace Announces Silent Auction and Scrapbook Day

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Johnsonville, will be holding a Silent Auction on Friday, February 10th, from 5:30pm to 9pm. Enjoy a great evening with over 300 items for bid. Auction items include assroted filled baskets, gift certificates from area businesses, oil paintings, glassware, and so much more. Bidding begins at 5:30pm, and will end at different intervals. Refreshments will be available, and there will be entertainment. The church will also be holding a Scrapbook day on March 24th, from 9am to 9pm. The cost will be $25, which will include a light lunch and dinner, as well as an eight foot table per person. There will also be scrapbooking vendors. For more information or to reserve your space at the Scrapbook event, call Jackie Horn at 570-897-6601.

Roseto IP Church Welcomes New Minister

Roseto Independent Presbyterian Church, 210 Garibaldi Avenue, is pleased to announce the installation of its new minister, Reverend Berwyn Barry Eng. Mr. Eng is a 1998 graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (M. Div.). After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, N.J., he served in the U. S. Air Force for eight years with the 436th Military Airlift Command. Having earned his Bachelor of Science in engineering from the University of Omaha, Mr. Eng chose to serve the Lord as a Christian missionary in Asia during the 1990s. He worked with Grace Baptist Church in Taipei, Taiwan and took the gospel to mainland China, Hong Kong, and the Philippines as well. Later, he served as youth pastor for the Evangelical Formosan Church in Garden Grove, CA. Reverend Eng is excited about spreading the good news of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He looks forward with enthusiasm to his Bible-based ministry and the opportunity to provide spiritual leadership at the Roseto Independent Presbyterian Church. Further information is available at 610-5999949 or www.ripconlinetoday.org.

Pocono Raceway Solar Farm Hits Milestone

Five Million Kilowatt Hours of Electricity Produced
Slightly more than 16 months after the dedication of Pocono Raceways solar farm, the total amount of electricity produced by the 25 acre facility reached the 5,000,000 kilowatt hour (kWh) mark. The Pocono Raceway solar installation consists of 39,960 American made photovoltaic modules that will produce more than 72 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy over the next 20 years. The environmental attributes associated with the system will offset more than 3,104 Metric Tons of carbon dioxide annually and will generate enough power to provide the electricity needs for over 500 homes beyond the power needs of Pocono Raceway. This is another important milestone for Pocono Raceway, said Brandon Igdalsky, President and CEO of Pocono Raceway. Pocono Raceway strongly believes in the commitment to operate in a more environmentally responsible way and is proud to be the first race track to power our sport with clean, renewable sunlight with the worlds largest renewable energy project to power a sports facility. This solar power system, built with timber, steel and solar panels made in the U.S., satisfies all our Raceways energy needs, while helping to power local homes. This project demonstrates real sustainability and proves that any business that truly wants to Go Green, can do it. The 5,000,000kWh produced has already impacted the environment. The total energy generated equals the use of more than 30,000 60Watt light bulbs for one year at eight hours per day and represents a savings of more than 400,000 gallons of gasoline with a carbon dioxide (CO2) offset equaling that of 90,000 trees or 143,000 Propane BBQ Grills. The Raceway has been awarded a number of environmental awards for its sustainable energy efforts including the 2011 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards, Readers Choice Award presented by RenewableEnergyWorl d.com and the 2011 Governors Award for Environmental Excellence, presented each year by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. These awards highlight the best in environmental innovation and expertise The Pocono Raceway Solar Farm is located along Long Pond Road adjacent Pocono Raceways storied 2.5 mile Super Speedway. Pocono Raceway will host two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekends in 2012. The 31st annual Pocono 400, June 8-10 and the 39th annual Pennsylvania 400, August 3-5.

Diamond Fire Co. Hosting Flea Market

The Diamond Fire Company will be hosting a Flea Market on Sunday, January 22nd, in the Social Hall at 110 Main Street in Walnutport, from 8am to 2pm. It will feature over 100 vendor tables including many specialty and collectibles vendors. They offer free admission, ample parking, and the kitchen will be open. Tables may still be available. Pre-payment is required to reserve tables and space is limited. For more information or table reservations, contact Joe at 610-767-7695 between 6pm and 8pm.

Don't Wait for Symptoms, Ask About PAD Now

The good news is that proper treatment saves lives. If you're over 50, talk to your health care provider about getting tested for PAD. The test for PAD is called the "ABI" or ankle-brachial index. It's a comparison of blood pressure measurements taken at the arms and ankles. It can also assess the severity of the disease. Despite the presence or lack of symptoms, individuals are their own first line of defense. When face time with actual doctors is limited, it's helpful to have a list of prepared questions on hand. The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF), a non-profit dedicated to public awareness and education regarding vascular health, has compiled some questions to ask doctors about PAD: * Does my medical history raise my risk for PAD? * What can I do to reduce my blood sugar level if it's too high or if I have diabetes? * What do you recommend to quit smoking? For more information, or to get a free Heart and Sole kit, go to www.vdf.org or 1-866PADINFO (1-866-7234636).

Prescription Discount Card: Easy, Valuable and Free

(NewsUSA) - Evelyn Webster of Brazos County, Texas, was devastated when she learned that her sister had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. As a result of the radiation and chemotherapy treatments, her big sister, Deborah Bryant, was unable to work and lost her health insurance. "So therein lies the problem: no insurance, no medication, no money to buy the medication," Webster told CBS affiliate KBTX-TV in Bryan/College Station, Texas. The National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program, administered by CVS Caremark, is a free national program available for all residents of NAComember counties. The process is simple: there are no forms to fill out, and any county resident may use the cards regardless of age, income or health status. A national network of more than 60,000 retail pharmacies, including the major national chain drug stores and a majority of community-based pharmacies, honor the card. Bryant is in remission, her sister said. For more information, or to print a card for immediate use, visit caremark.com/naco.

Talk to your physician now about Peripheral Arterial Disease to keep it from becoming a problem in the future. (NewsUSA) - One out narrow, which is called This of every 20 Americans atherosclerosis. over age 50 is diagnosed reduces blood flow to with Peripheral Arterial the legs and feet. The severity of the Disease (PAD). The worst part of this reality disease depends on how is that most people with early it's diagnosed as PAD don't experience well as pre-existing health issues. PAD's any symptoms. PAD is dangerous, primary symptom is an especially when there intermittent cramping of leg muscles during are no warning signs. Peripheral Arterial walks or hikes. For some, the pain may Disease is a progressive disease commonly feel more like numbweakness or called clogged arteries ness, in the legs, poor circula- heaviness. Whether or not you tion or a hardening of have symptoms, having the arteries. People have PAD PAD means that you're when the arteries in at a higher risk for heart their legs become attack, stroke and even narrowed or clogged death. Many people don't get with fatty deposits, or plaque. The buildup of tested for PAD because plaque causes the arter- they have no symptoms ies to harden and and never feel a thing.

Free GED Classes Starting Now

Free GED classes for residents of the Bangor, Pen Argyl and Nazareth school districts have begun. Adults who attend classes for a minimum of 50 hours and pass the GED exam will receive an equivalency high school diploma. Classes will meet from 6pm to 8:30pm through May. Meeting days and locations will be as follows: Bangor: Class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the library of DeFranco Elementary School. Pen Argyl: Class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the library at Pen Argyl Senior High School. Nazareth: Class will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the lower level of the Nazareth Senior High School library. Most of the funding for the GED program will come from federal and state education grants managed by Northampton Community College (NCC). The local school districts also contribute money to the programs. NCC operates one of the largest adult literacy programs in Pennsylvania. Graduates sometimes go on to pursue degrees from the college after earning their GEDs. Over the past 29 years, more than 750 residents of Bangor, Nazareth and Pen Argyl school districts have earned GEDs through the local adult literacy program. Please call Northampton Community College at 610-861-5427 for more information.

District Choir Festival Slated For January 27 and 28 at BAHS

The District Choir Festival will be held at Bangor Area High School on Friday, January 27th at 7:30pm, and Saturday, January 28th at 2pm. The cost is $5 per person and tickets will be available at the door. The festival will be held in the M. Craig Paine Theatre at the Bangor High School.

Kick Off Held for 39th Annual American Cancer Society Daffodil Days
against cancer can be won starting right here in our community by raising money for the American Cancer Societys mission through donations received for daffodils. The daffodil is the first flower of spring, and is the perennial American Cancer Society symbol of hope for cancer patients throughout the community. The dollars raised through Daffodil Days enable the American Cancer Society to save more lives and create more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. Receive a bunch of flowers for a donation of $10, box of 500 for $500, or a half box of 250 for $250. This year also marks the addition of Shar N. Hope, the eighth in a special Boyds Bear collection designed exclusively for the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Bear and a Bunch that can be ordered for a donation of $25. A Vase and a Bunch offering is available for $15. Also, you can help give comfort to a child in need in your community by delivering an anonymous Boyds Bear to them with a donation of $25 to Project Care. In addition, Gift of Hope offers a chance to deliver an anonymous bunch of daffodils and cancer information to a local cancer patient with a donation of $25 or more. To place an order, call the American Cancer Society office at 610921-2329. The last day to place an advanced order is Tuesday, February 21st; daffodils will be delivered the week of March 19th through 25th.

The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce Easton Hospital is again the presenting sponsor for the 2012 American Cancer Society Daffodil Days campaign in the Lehigh Valley. The fundraiser, which historically coincides with the coming of spring, is expected to raise $205,000 locally and more than four million dollars in the

,state of Pennsylvania. The Kick Off was held on January 10, 2012 at the Best Western with over 100 attendees to start the sales for 2012. We are very excited to support the American Cancer Society during the 39th annual Daffodil Days campaign this year in the Lehigh Valley, said Kimberly Golden-Benner. Easton Hospital knows that the fight

New Fantasy Book Just Released By Experienced Pennsylvania Novelist

Dragon Academy, by author Diane Nelson, was released in December. With high school finished for the summer, Nick looks forward to visiting his aunt and uncle in New Jersey. What awaits him is a heat wave like no other and the last two Greywings on the planet. Nick has an innate ability to train horses but will he be able to translate his amazing skill to these teenage dragons? The steaming soup of mid-summer heats up tempers and tests resolve as Nick vies with fellow trainers, Keith and Maxie, for mastery over their new charges. The dragons, Nikita and Michael, typical teenagers themselves, have other ideas. Nick treads a torturous path through a minefield of competing demands: the expectations of his aunt and uncle, recalcitrant horses, the Academys female students and the overwhelming egos of Nikita and Michael. Diane Nelson has been writing for over 30 years across a variety of genresdark urban fantasy, paranormal romance, science fiction and humor. She lives in Pennsylvania with her son, horses, cats, chickens and a family of friends and supporters. For more information, contact Diane Nelson at pfoxpub@hotmail.com.

Slate Belt YMCA Announces An Evening With Tommy Zito Fundraiser

The Slate Belt YMCA will be holding its first fundraiser of 2012 to raise money for the construction of the YMCA facility. An Evening with Tommy Zito will be held on Sunday, February 12th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 1680 West Bangor Road, Bangor. Doors open at 3:30pm, and the event will include dinner and entertainment by Tommy Zito. Tommy is well known for his piano playing and his ability to play any song from memory. He began singing at the age of four and recorded his first record at age eight. He has been in the music industry for over 50 years and has shared the stage with artists such as the Platters, Three Dog Night, Hall and Oates and Bruce Springsteen. Tommy will perform ethnic favorites, Broadway show tunes, classical piano and timeless classics. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce, 366 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor or by calling 610-588-1000 or 610-252-0056. The Slate Belt YMCA has other events planned throughout the year. This spring, they are organizing a Poker Run, a Car Cruise, and their 3rd Annual Walk On for the Y. For the fall, their 3rd Annual Detzis Tavern Slate Belt YMCA Golf Tournament and a dance are being planned. Proceeds from all of these events will be used to help fund the building project. For more information on these events or about the proposed YMCA please visit the website at www.slatebelt ymca.org or like them on Facebook.

Pocono Mountains Art Group West End Community Rotational Art Gallery Exhibitions
The Pocono Mountains Art Group, the oldest art organized art group in NEPA, has just announced its January 2012 free art gallery schedule for the West End of Monroe County. The PMA Group Rotational Gallery is open to all members of PMA Group, as well as nonPMA Group members who reside in the West End of Monroe County. All artwork is in excellent museum quality condition and is presented for viewing in a highly professional manner. January exhibits will feature the following artists and will be available at the following Rotational Gallery locations: Charlene Taylors artwork will be hanging at the East Stroudsburg Savings Association, located on 209, Brodheadsville; Beth Rinkers artwork will be hanging in Life Is Good Chiropractic, located on Route 209, Brodheadsville; Melodie Higgins artwork will be on display in the East Stroudsburg Savings Association, located in the Weis Supermarket on Weir Lake Road and Route 209, Gilbert/ Brodheadsville; Gary Embichs watercolor paintings will be hanging in the Hotel Jonas, located in Jonas on Rt. 534 and Jonas Road, Delores Midures artwork will be on display at the Homestead Veterinary Center, also located on Jonas Road, Darleen Hydes paintings will be on display at Family Dentistry, Andy Collazos paintings will be exhibited at A Cut Above, Audrey Altemoses drawings will be on display at Kanyons Golden Veterinary, Nancy Embichs photography will be hanging in James & Rae Insurance, and Marie Gelsominos paintings will be on display in the Brodheadsville Veterinary Clinic. All work will be available for viewing during each locations general business hours until February 1st. For further information about the PMA Group Rotational Gallery or if you have any questions, call 570-992-7007. Theyre looking for additional venues in which to display artists work, as well as adding new artists to the growing list of participants. You may email Gary at brushwork36@yahoo.c om for more information.

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Healthy, Money-Smart, Sustainable Living

particularly from power adapters, computers and TVs, can account for as much as 10 percent of your homes energy consumption. Place power strips throughout the house and shut down power at the outlet versus on the appliance. Also, make sure your appliances are operating at maximum efficiency. Clean your dryers lint trap after every load and scrub it with an old toothbrush once a month to get rid of the film left behind by dryer sheets. Clean your refrigerator coils, which can accumulate dust, at least once a year. Pull the refrigerator away from the wall and unplug it. Then remove the cover panel on the back to expose the coils and use a long-handled brush or handheld vacuum to remove dust. 3. Be water wise. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a family of four in the United States uses about 400 gallons of water daily-70 percent of which is for indoor use. Your green action: Install low-flow plumbing fixtures. Highefficiency clothes washers and dishwashers are ideal but they can be expensive. An alternative is installing low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. You can find more at Home online at KellerInk.com or Facebook.com/GreenY ourHome.

You can take three easy steps toward leading a greener lifestyle at home. (NAPSI)Small decisions can make a big difference over time on your carbon footprint, and some of the greenest decisions you can make begin at home. Fortunately, there are several easy, affordable ways to lead a greener lifestyle at home. 1. Get some fresh air. From the cleaning supplies you use to the off-gassing of new furniture, carpet and paint, your home carries airborne toxins that can cause health problems if they become trapped and increase in density. Counteract this by bringing fresh air inside. Your green action: Intermittently open windows on opposite sides of a house to encourage a crossbreeze. In a two-story house, open a window downstairs and a window upstairs. As warm air rises, it will exit the top-floor window. In places like kitchens and bathrooms, where moisture can accumulate and trigger mold growth if left unaddressed, spot ventilation can be achieved with exhaust fans. Its also important in rooms with gas appliances to offset carbon monoxide. Exhaust fans can be noisy. Look for those rated 2.0 sones or less. 2. You hold the power. Being money smart may mean rethinking the way you use gas and electricity in the home. Your green action: Take care of your appliances for maximum energy efficiency. Plugged-in appliances consume energy even when they are turned off or in standby mode. This phantom load,

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2005 Kia Spectra 5: auto., 4 cyl. Power windows, locks, cruise, sunroof. AC, AM/FM CD. 31 mpg hwy. 92k mi. Call 484-505-0066. 2005 Trailblazer LS: 4WD, AC, power windos. 149k mi. inspection good until 12/12. $5900 OBO. Serious inquiries only. Call 610-588-9452. (2/5) 2009 Toyota Yaris: low mi., 5 spd, cruise control. Great commuter car. $10,500 OBO. Call 610-588-5347 or 57-8976433.

2001 Cub Cadet Tractor: low hours. Runs good. $500. Call 570-242-5302. Cub Cadet Model 129: 12hp Kohler, hydrostat. 44 mower, 1998 Cub Cadet Snow- 42 snow blower. Tire chains, 3 blower: 11 hp, elec. start. Low sets blades. Good cond. $650. useage. Runs great. $500 firm. Leave a msg at 610-588-6565. Call 610-588-3390. (2/5) 1961 Cub Cadet: Orig. model. John Deere 750 Diesel Nice cond. Runs and drives Tractor: 20hp, 2WD, front well. Great restoration proj. for power, take off turf tires, 3pt this winter. tractor only. No hitch. $4200 OBO. Call 610- attachment. $550 OBO. 570897-7636. 588-4584. Visit Us Online at www.thepressnewsonline.com 24/7, 365!

Singer Sewing Machine in 1950s Galvanized Metal Corn Cabinet: $25. Call 610-588- Crib Roof: barn kept, exc. cond. 9 pieces; 4 W at peak 7557. (2/5) end, 27 at gutter end, 7 in Furniture: Glass Rectangular length. $175. Call 570-897Patio Table & 6 chairs: $50. 6659. Triple Dresser: $25. Hope CHest: $50. Call 973-477- Military GP Medium Tent Poles: beam, ropes & pegs. 1182. (2/5) Exc. cond. $20. Call 570-897For Sale: Refrigerator, 17 5369. cubic ft., #1 cond.: $125. Kitchen Table & 6 chairs, Med. Size Metal Dog Cage: wood, very good cond.: $100. Like new. Dog grooming kit. Chest of Drawers: $50. Puppy pads. Call after 6 p.m. Dresser w/ mirror, very good $40 or BO. Call 610-759-2334. cond.: $75. Other items for sale. Call 610-759-4719. (2/5) Ceramic Christmas Tree: 18 green, white tips, color lights. For Sale: Kitchen/Bar Stools, $40. Call 610-588-5046. 3 newly caned seats, no backs: $25 ea. Three 1,000 Franco Belge Coal Stove: piece Puzzles: $1.50 ea. Call great cond. w/ 3 sections. 8 total combined length of brand 610-759-7295. (2/5) new, never used stainless steel, 2 Little Tikes Toddler Cars: double wall, insulated stove able to sit on. $9 for both. Call pipe. Asking $650 for all. Call after 6pm: 570-801-7378. 610-863-0901. Sale: Longaberger Toddler Play Oven: wooden. For Wrought Iron Fireplace $10. Call 610-863-0901. Screens--Brand new in the box. Ten-Step Ladder: wooden. $300. Call 610-863-6126. Like new. $75. Call 610-863For Sale: Collectors DVDs; 0901. Nearly 200 Hit country & rock Amco Totally Enclosed song Cassettes; Health Books Clutch & Motor: 1/2 hp, 3 in box; Learn French Audio CD, phase, type 23622. $35. Call unopened. Call 610-588-4279. 610-863-0901. Mens Warm Winter Jackets: For Sale: Stair Stepper--best Eddie Baur--Size L, Nike--Size offer. Smart Cycle by Fisher M, Artic--Size L. $15 each. Price--$25. Radio Flyer Womens Fashion Bug warm Tricycle--$25. Call 570-992- winter jacket--18/20. $15. 610588-2639. 7535. For Sale: Rosies Diner collectibles, limited edit. ceramic, artist Jerry Berta, 2 color neon lights, in box, retired piece--$130. Jack LaLanne Power Juicer, white, used 4x--$50. Franklin Mint 1991 Monopoly Set, collectors edit., never used, in box, gold electroplated tokes, replicas from 1935, hotels & houses -ccented in gold & silver-$225. Call 610-588-0284. For Sale: Childrens outdoor playhouses, castle, plus 3 other styles ranging from $40 to $100. Call 570-350-6298. Pair Fostoria Goblet Candle Holders: George and Martha Washington. New in box. $40 for both. Call 610-381-2560. Love Seat: Like new cond. Blue and tan. Wood trim. Country plaid. Must sell. $100 OBO. Call 610-759-2334.

1993 Ford Aerostar Van: 74k GL 1500 Konda G.W.: 66k mi. mi. Auto. Inspected, runs well, fully loaded. Call 570-897good cond. $1200. Call 570- 6524. 730-3332. (2/5) 2002 Chrysler Vouyager: 7 1998 Ford Van: 141k mi. Runs psgr. 6 cyl, full power. New Snowblower: like new. 1 yr. great. Full power. Clean. inspection, clean, runs good. old. $1100--a great deal. Can $2200. Call 610-248-1961. 110k mi. Must sell. $3600. Call email pics. Call 570-801-7293. 610-837-3786. (2/5) 2005 Kia Spectra 5: auto, 4 cyl, pwr windows & locks, cruise, sunroof, AC, AM/FM CD. 31 mpg, 92k mi. Call 610588-6605. (2/5) 1195 Ford Escort: 1.9, 4 cyl, auto. 155k mi. Good cond. Needs head gasket. $500. Call Rich: 610-349-6770 or 610863-5766. 1992 Acura Integra: 215k mi. Runs great. $1700 OBO. Call 570-242-4012. VW Cabriolet 1987: Auto trams. PA Inspectopm. No rust. $1500. Call for more info. 610588-2579.

American Flyer Sleds: 60 yrs. old. 6 in good shape: $60. 5 in Scooter: Fold and go scooter. good shape: $20. 3 in fair Call 610-863-5895. shape: $10. Call 570-421For Sale: Great for x-mas-2827. Smart Cycle, 2 Games, Radio Kitchen Aid Mixer: black. 1 Flyer Trycicle. Like new. $24 yr.-ld, used very little. $140. each. Stair Stepper - B.O. Call 570-992-7535. Call 610-863-7650. B&G Feed Sign: red, white & For Sale: Baby Girls Nursery blue. 3 x 5. Very good cond. Set--$150. Periwinkle Jacket-$5. Shoes--$5 each. Dora $465. Call 610-588-4584. Outfit--$10. Car Seat Unisex Kenmore Heavy Duty Dryer: --$20. OBO for all. Call 484XL capacity. Works great. 4 264-1244. yrs. old. $75. Call after 4pm: Sears Pre-Form Crosswalk 610-863-9729. Treadmill Exerciser: Incline, Three Tier Christmas Plate: counts calories, and folds up. $200. Call 610-588-1649. Call 610-588-4279.

OLMC Plans Open House For Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week is rapidly approaching and one of the areas oldest Catholic Schools is inviting you to celebrate with them. From 11am to 2pm on Sunday, January January 29th, an informative and fun-filled day will will commence at the school with an Open House at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. Prospective students and their families are invited to share some light refreshments while being entertained by the talents of the Childrens Choir and Recorder Club. Furthermore, some art work and literary talents created by the students will be on display. You will have the opportunity to meet with the teachers and administration while having a chance to interact with many satisfied members of the school community. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School offers a faithbased and morally infused curriculum from kindergarten through sixth grade. Located in the Diocese of Allentown, OLMC welcomes everyone to participate in State Standard Academic programs, which is led by state-certified teachers that possess well over a century of combined teaching experience. The school, which is fully accredited by the Middle States Association, takes a lot of pride in offering a technologyenhanced, family centered learning experience at a surprisingly affordable rate for a private education. There are various social, academic and athletic clubs available as well as musical instruction. OLMC offers an accelerated reading program in addition to speech and hearing services. To meet the demands of todays working families, a costefficient aftercare program is held onsite where the children have an opportunity to exercise, socially interact and complete their homework assignments in advance of their return home. If you cannot attend the Open House, call 610588-2629 to schedule a personal tour. Remember the events on the 29th mark only the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. A calendar of activities is proudly listed on the website, www.olmc-roseto.org, so dont be left out.