New Biography Chronicles Life of Roseto Valfortores Leonard Falcone

Author Rita Comstock hopes to highlight a musical legend with the release of her new book, Solid Brass: The Leonard Falcone Story. The book is a biography of Roseto Valfortores Leonard Falcone who, in addition to being considered the greatest euphonium baritone soloist who ever lived, was also a world-renowned conductor, an important leader in the American Band Movement, and Michigan State Universitys director of bands for 40 years. Falcone began his musical career at age nine in pre-WWI Roseto Valfortore, and immigrated to Michigan through Ellis Island at age 16, unable to speak English and in search of a job. After living in Ann Arbor for several years where he worked as a tailor, directed pit orchestras in the areas silent film theaters, and attended school, he was offered a position as the director of bands at Michigan State University in East Lansing in 1927. I wanted to paint a picture of Leonard Falcones life in Roseto before the turn of the last century and of his struggles as an Italian immigrant in America, as well as to highlight his vast contribution to the music world, most especially at Michigan State, Comstock said. In the end, perhaps his greatest legacy is the example he set as a simple man of honesty and integrity. Falcone, revered as one of Americas greatest bandsmen, served MSU as director of bands from 1927-1967, and then taught there and at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake Michigan for another 17 years. He died in 1985. Comstock played clarinet under Falcone's leadership in the MSU concert band in the 1960s. She plans to use all profits from the book to help young people interested in studying music at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, Michigan. Visit the website at leonardfalcone.com to purchase the book and for more information about Leonard.

Bring the family to Horns Outdoor Inc. this weekend for a whole lot of free fun for the entire family. During their annual fall open house on October 28th and 29th, Horns will feature a costume contest for children, free hayrides, food and refreshments, raffles, prizes and more. The event will be held at the showroom, 1169 Mt. Bethel Highway in Mt. Bethel. We want to give families the opportunity to see that outdoor recreation vehicles arent just for dad anymore, said Laura Hettenbach, wife of Horns co-owner, Scott. Its a family sport. While parents browse the many recreational vehicles and accessories

By Sarah Loren

A Halloween costume contest, hayride, raffles and more will be featured at this years fall open house at Horns Outdoor Inc., 1169 Mt. Bethel Highway, Mt. Bethel. that Horns has to offer, children will be given the chance to win prizes during the costume contest on Saturday. One winner will be chosen for each category, which will be

announced during the judging at 11:30am. Horns Outdoor owners, Scott Hettenbach and Robert Hoffman, host annual spring and fall open house events to show their customers how much they are appreciated. This is a thank you to all of our customers for their many years of patronage, Laura said. Customers will also be given the opportunity to browse the new inventory in the showroom and take advantage of sales and promotions. Events will take place this Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. For more information, see the ad for Horns Outdoor Inc. in this weeks edition of The PRESS, or call Horns at 610-588-6614.

Maria Cascario/The PRESS A presentation of plaques was held at the statue of Robert Jones on South Main Street in Bangor: Mike Morton of Frontier Communications presented Bangor Fire Chief Bob Owens with a plaque during Fire Prevention Week. The plaque was inscribed, In celebration of National Fire Prevention Week and the introduction of Frontier Security Systems, Powered by Protection 1, Frontier Communications Salutes Robert Owens Fire Chief of the Bangor Fire Department for his 46 years of service with the Bangor Fire Department including 30 years as Fire Chief and for his outstanding Commitment to the Bangor Community on October 11th. Also receiving a plaque on behalf of the Bangor Fire Department was Ron LaBar. The plaque saluted the members of the Bangor Fire Department for their outstanding dedication and service to the Bangor Community. Left: Mayor John Brown, Ron LaBar, and Joe Bruder of Frontier Communications. Right: Mayor John Brown, Bobby Owens, and Mike Morton of Frontier Communications.

We would liek to wish everyone a very Safe and Happy Halloween! The HUB, 14 Broadway, Bangor, will be hosting Slime Time on Wednesday, October 26th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The event is free and open to children ages six

through 6th grade. It will include a night of fun games, candy, monster bubbles, a moon bounce, wacky experiments and slime! The event is sponsored by The HUB and Family Life Community Church. The Bangor GFWC is hosting a card and game

party on Thursday, October 27th at 11:30am at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville. Soup, half sandwiches, dessert and beverages will be served. Each table will have a prize, and there will be lots of door prizes. Tickets are $10. For reservations or more information, call Marie at 610-863-5457. F.A.C.E.S. will be sponsoring a bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino on November 27th. The bus will pick up at Weis Market on Route 512 in Bangor at 9am, and the bus will return around 6:30pm. The cost is $30, and includes $30 of free play plus a $10 food voucher. For more information, call Jerry Grube at 610-588-4405. We would like to wish Jesse and Kelly Rasmussen a very Happy Anniversary on October 29th. Have a wonderful day, Jesse and Kelly! Happy birthday wishes are sent to Shelly Stackhouse, who will be celebrating on October 31st. Have a fantastic day, Shelly! We would like to wish Elaine Musselman of Pen Argyl a very Happy 90th Birthday. She will be celebrating on October 29th. Have a wonderful birthday, Elaine! The Ladies Auxiliary

of Second Ward Fire Company will hold a pastie sale on Wednesday, November 2nd. To order, call 610-5882700 by Thursday, October 27th. Due to rising cost of ingredients, Eunice Oxford has had to raise her cost, so the auxiliary raised the price to $5 per pastie. They are still just as delicious! Pasties are to be picked up at the firehall between noon and 1:30pm on November 2nd. The Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Company will be hosting a flea market on November 6th from 8am to 2pm. Vendors are welcome, the kitchen will be open serving meals, and ample parking is available. The firehouse is located at 2718 Mountain View Drive in Moore Township. For table reservations, call Katie at 484-860-0951 between 6pm and 9pm. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other tidbits of information to us at: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013

Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week October 6th through 12th, 2011. Adult fiction: Beaton, M.C., As the pig turns; Lutz, John, Spark; Sparks, Nicholas, The best of me. Adult non-fiction: Agatston, Arthur, South Beach wake-up call; American profile hometown cookbook; Chalmers, Emily, Modern vintage style; Hamilton, Dennis, Beyond Tallulah; Murphy, Morgan, Off the beaten path: favorite Southern recipes; Recipes worth sharing; Rombauer, Irma, Joy of cooking; Stella, George , Real food real easy. Young Adult nonfiction: Freedman, Russell, Lafayette and the American revolution; Hardwicke, Cath-

erine, Twilight: directors notebook. Junior fiction: Baum, L. Frank, The Wizard of Oz; Daneshvari, Gitty, Class is not dismissed; Daneshvari, Gitty, The final exam; Davis, Eleanor, The secret science alliance and the copycat crook; Gidwitz, Adam, A tale dark and Grimm; Grimes, Nikki, Make way for Dyamonde Daniel; Gutman, Dan, Roberto and me; Spiegelman, Nadja, Zig and Nikki in something ate my homework; Wood, Maryrose, The mysterious howling. Easy fiction: Crews, Donald, Freight train; Roberts, Bethany, Thanksgiving mice! Easy non-fiction: Owens, L.L., Family gatherings; Owens, L.L., Go to school; Owens, L.L., Join a team; Owens, L.L., Make friends. Books on CD: Roberts, Nora, Bed of roses; Roberts, Nora, Happy ever after; Roberts, Nora, Savor the moment. DVDs: Braveheart, A Christmas carol.

BACA LV Plans Halloween Party

Wind Gap. The cost is $10 per person, and costumes are encouraged but not required; there will be a Peoples Choice Costume Contest. There will be food, entertainment, a 50-50 raffle, cash bar, and a Tricky Tray. For more information, call Two Feathers at 610-462-5646.

Boy Scouts Host Pancake Breakfast

Boy Scout Troop 38 will be hosting an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 29th, for $5 per person. The event will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 55 North Third Street, Bangor.

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Lehigh Valley Chapter, will be hosting a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th, from 6pm to midnight at the Wind Gap Legion, 217 N. Broadway in

Host Families Needed For Slate Belt District Chorus

Host families are needed in the Slate Belt for District Chorus event. Bangor Area High School has been selected to host the 2012 PMEA District 10 Chorus Festival on January 26th thru 28th, 2012. Roughly 230 students from schools in District 10 will be selected to participate in this three day music festival, and they need the Slate Belt community to help. Students from area schools need a place to stay while preparing for this showcase choral concert at Bangor High School. Host families are needed for the district chorus students. The requirements are basic and the rewards are great. You dont have to have students in Bangor High School to be a host family. Each student needs: A place to sleep and shower for 2 nights: bed, cot, sleeper sofa, futon, sleeping bag, etc; for Thurday and Friday, January 26th and 27th; Transportation (pick-up) from Bangor High School Theatre two nights: Thursday and Friday, January 26th and 27th at 9pm; Transportation to Bangor High School Theatre two mornings: Friday and Saturday, January 27th and 28th, at any time between 7am and 9am; Provide light breakfast for the student(s) two mornings: Friday and Saturday, January 27th and 28th. It will be a great experience for students to stay with a local family while participating in District Chorus in the Slate Belt. These students are gifted vocalists and families are needed to show them some local hospitality. Host Families will receive tickets to the District Chorus Concert with much appreciation for their assistance. If you would like to sign up as a host family for a student, contact Charles Cole at 610-588-1071 or e-mail cole. charlie@ gmail.com.

Merchants Bank Donates $1,000 To Faith Christian School

Merchants Bank recently donated $1,000 to Faith Christian School in Roseto to support their educational and scholarship programs. Merchants makes similar donations each year to various schools and organizations as part of the Banks ongoing commitment to the communities they serve. Merchants Bank is well known for our tradition of dedication and service to our region, noted Anthony J. Biondi, CEO and Director of Merchants Bank. Our goal is to help our communities grow and prosper, and one way of doing that is by helping to provide funding for educational programs for our youth. We need to give them every opportunity for learning the skills needed to assume leadership roles in the future, added Biondi. Experience the Difference of Merchants Bank. Merchants is a locally owned and operated community bank. Headquartered in Bangor, PA, Merchants has two branch offices in Bangor and additional offices throughout the Lehigh Valley, including Mount Bethel, Wind Gap, Nazareth, Forks Township, Martins Creek, and a Business Center in Easton, PA. MNB Investment Services is a division of the Bank and offers investment and wealth management financial services. Visit the Banks website at www.merchantsbangor. com.

Recovery Revolution Hosts Annual Fundraiser

Recovery Revolution, Inc. held their 3rd Annual fundraiser on October 7th, at Wilson Area High School. They featured a highend tricky tray with over 45 baskets, a classic cuisine and culinary treats food sampling extravaganza, and a 90 minute comedy show. Recovery Revolution would like to thank their corporate sponsors for making this event possible: NC D&A Administration, Merchants Bank, First Niagara Bank, Dr. Craig Haytmanek, We Care 4 U Insurance, VF Majestic, Hopesprings Community of Faith, and Ultra-poly. Recovery Revolution had 16 food vendors serving up signature dishes from Chicken Scampi to Gourmet Cupcakes. At 8:15pm, a crowd of over 275 people moved to the auditorium at Wilson High School to listen to Executive Director Jana Harrison acknowledge the event sponsors, thank the volunteers, and talk about Recovery Revolution. Jana Harrison commented, It is events like these that really show the importance of community collaboration. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to all the support that Recovery

Bangor Class of 1971 Reunion Planned

The Bangor High School Class of 1971 is holding their 40th year class reunion Saturday, November 5th, at Delaware Water Gap Country Club in Delaware Water Gap starting at 5pm. The cost is $40 per person. For more information, visit Slater alums.com or facebook [Bangor Class of 1971]. You may also contact Donna McManus at 610-588-8377 or Cynthia L. Engler at 610-588-1083. They still need addresses for: Cathy DeFranco Kent, Beatrice Duvo Stenlake, Janet Favicchia, Robert Curley, Jr., David Goble, John Fedorchick, Wesley Glasgow, LeRoy Gower, Charles Hagley, Charles Heard, III, William McCabe, Debra Kotch Lohman, Donna Meixell Booth, Teresa Korzenowski Clark, Michelle Poirer, Stephen Padula, Ronald Shook, Domenick Renna, Jeffrey Smith, Robert Roberts, Gary Smith, Floyd Ward, Nora Tedesco Grom, Kathy Calkin, Cindy Hoffman Foley, John Dries, Brian Trexler, Kenneth Pysher, Sherry Transue Oliver, Jeffrey Delong, Richard Ebersold, Lonny Ross, Robert Parsons, and Carol Lloyd Smith.

Revolution has received. At 8:30pm, the celebrity comedian Mark Lundholm made his way to the stage for a comedy show. Mark used his own experience with addiction and recovery to shed light on some topics that are rarely discussed in public. Attendees remarked that they found the show inspiring, authentic, and hilarious. Wilson Area SADD students helped sell

tickets to the event as well as volunteered at the show. The students from Wilson were truly committed to the cause, selling over 45 tickets and collecting tricky tray items. Recovery Revolution, as a thank you for their efforts, will be making a donation to the SADD organization at Wilson. To learn more or see pictures from the event, please visit www.recoveryrevolutio n.org.

Hope UCC Announces Holiday Fun For The Whole Family

Prince of Peace To Host Craft Fair

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Johnsonville, will host a craft fair on Saturday, November 5th, from 9am to 3pm. Start your holiday shopping with decorative paintings, Facsinators, jewelry, slate products, floral arrangements, and more. The crafters participating in this event have been selected for their ability to produce interesting and unique products that are handcrafted. There will be food available, a bake sale, and much more. Non-perishable food items will be accepted during the event. For more informaiton, contact Jackie at 570897-6601. The church is located at 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor.

Hope United Church of Christ, 701 Cherry Street, Wind Gap, has announced upcoming events. A Meatloaf Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 12th, from 4pm to 7pm. The meal will include meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and dessert. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 12, and children under five are free. The church will be hosting a Holiday Toy Bingo on Saturday, November 19th. Doors open at noon, bingo begins at 1pm. The cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes include toys, gift certificates and more.

There will be door prizes and the kitchen will be open. On Friday, December 2nd, the church will host Kids Night Out from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. The cost is $20 per child, and includes dinner, crafts, games and a movie. There is a discount for siblings. The event is open to children ages four and up, but children must be potty-trained. For more information, please call 610-863-4474. A Holiday Workshop and Cookie Exchange will be held on Sunday, December 11th, at noon. Please bring four dozen cookies to be exchanged. There will be holiday crafts to make and cookies to eat. The kitchen will be open.

A Beautiful Tribute To The Lords Prayer

(NAPSI)Nationally known Pastor Rick Warren, author of one of the best-selling hardcover books of all time, The Purpose Driven Life, is reaching out to children everywhere with the new, illustrated The Lords Prayer. Warren, one of the nations most talked about spiritual leaders, pours his signature heartfelt compassion into this celebration of the beloved Lords Prayer. It is my hope that people will read this book with their children and pray the Lords Prayer together, making it a meaningful bedtime ritual, a treasured memory and a lasting legacy that bears good fruit for generations to come, Warren said. Borrowing inspiring words from the original prayer, Warren collaborates with awardwinning illustrator Richard Jesse Watson and invites children to feel connected to the prayer theyve heard their parents recite so many times. Warren notes that children have their own unique way of praying. Children pray about what they care about. The book is published by Zonderkidz and sells for $16.99.

Trinity UCC Sunday School Basket Bingo

Trinity UCC Sunday School will be hosting a Basket Bingo on Saturday, November 5th, at Trinity UCC Church, 632 S. Delaware Drive, Mt. Bethel. The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The cost includes 20 games of bingo. Doors open at 5pm, bingo begins at 6pm. Only 200 tickets are available. There will not be any refunds after purchase. Children under 18 are not permitted. Extra game cards will be available at $5 per packet. There will be refreshments and desserts available. Baskets and pottery will also be available as Grand and Special Prizes at an additional cost. For tickets, call 610-588-1989.

Soup N Sandwich and Bake Sale

Roseto Independent Presbyterian Church, 210 Garibaldi Avenue, is holding a Soup 'n Sandwich and Bake Sale on Election Day, November 8th, from 7am to 7pm. For information, call 610-599-9949.

On Saturday, October 29th, visitors will have the chance for a unique look at Pennsylvania German hex lore, superstitions and funeral traditions of the 1800s. Take a tour of our historic farm, hear ghost stories and enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride (weather permitting). This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about this interesting aspect of the rich cultural heritage of the Pennsylvania Germans. During this unusual tour, interpretive staff will share a glimpse into a part of the life of the original PA German settlers that is not normally seen on tour at Quiet Valley. Folks of all ages will have fun learning about the farm and about the superstitions and beliefs of our forefathers. There will be craft activities for the children and they especially enjoy meeting the farm animals. This years event is being held from 1pm to 8pm, with the entertainment being appropriate for younger children from 1pm to 5pm. Then after 5pm it gets a little spookier for those visitors brave enough to venture out after dark. Spooky Day on the Farm will be held rain or shine; Schedule subject to change; Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (3-12). All money raised is used to support the mission of our non-profit historic farm museum and its educational programs. Come immerse your-

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Announces a Spooky Day at the Farm

Monroe Animal Leagues Annual Christmas Bazaar

Christmas comes whether you are ready or not. This year, get a head start at the Monroe Animal Leagues Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 19th, from 9am to 2pm. The event will be held at the Stroud Township Fire Hall, Route 611, behing Raymour and Flanigan Furniture. There will be housewares, holiday decorations, fashion items, books, stationary, even goodies for the pets on your list. New this year is a Specialty Gift Deparmtment, a display of pretty, glittery, unique, and unusual items. Proceeds will help fund their Spay and Neuter, Emergency Vet Care, Feral Cat and Adopt A Classroom Programs. For more information, call 570476-8444.

self in this fascinating part of the history that abounds in this area of Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Pennsylvanias agricultural heritage of the 1800s. At Quiet Valley history comes to life on the 19th century farmstead. Quiet Valley conducts school and group tours from Labor

Day until summer opening and is open to the general public for tours from the third Saturday in June to Labor Day and some special Saturdays in the spring and autumn. Period-dressed family members reenact the life of the original Pennsylvania German farming family who lived on the farm from the late 1760s to 1913. The farm also hosts a number of special fundraising events throughout the year and is located just 3 miles southwest of Stroudsburg.

For more information on the museum call 570.992.6161 or visit them online at www.quietvalley.org

Tips For Brides On Budgets

(NewsUSA) - Between the thrilling proposal and the pre-wedding whirlwind, setting the date, finding the perfect wedding dress, planning the honeymoon; weddings should feel joyous and romantic. But after the wedding, couples should enjoy their newly wedded bliss, not panic about digging themselves out of debt. According to the Association for Wedding Professionals International, the average wedding costs between $18,000 and $21,000. In these difficult economic times, couples might need to minimize the cost of their wedding. But brides on budgets do not need to whittle their guest list from 200 to 10. What eats up cash? Receptions usually

account for half of a wedding's cost. Dinner and drinks add up, especially if couples pay for a full or open bar. To save money on the bubbly, couples should nix the mixed drinks. Soon-to-be-married couples can serve champagne during the toast, then offer beer and wine for the rest of the evening. Give clumsier guests white wine, not red, and the evening should progress with fewer mishaps at a lower cost. After the reception, photography and videography are the second largest budgetbreakers. Couples can hire a photographer and videographer for the ceremony, then leave reception photographs to friends, family and digital cameras. Finally, hiring a wedding coordinator can save time, manage stress and get better deals. So, here's a toast to tweaking traditions to make a dream wedding attainable and save money for a long, relaxing honeymoon. Cheers!

Tips and Plans for Saying I Do and Enjoying It, Too

(NewsUSA) - For many brides, the quest to plan the perfect day can quickly turn into a nightmare trip down the aisle. Here are a few tips to keep your wedding day bliss from turning into the honeymoon blues. *Marriage Planning 101: Once the ring goes on, the race to plan the perfect wedding begins, giving couples little time to think about the marriage itself or how their wedding spending decisions could affect their future. But smart couples are now setting aside time to address pre-wedding issues such as what they will do when it comes to financial planning, spending money, raising children and family politics. With nearly half of all newlyweds taking on debt to finance their "big day," couples should take every opportunity to make their weddingrelated and everyday spending count toward their future. *Destination USA: While destination weddings, especially to international locales, continue to be one of the hottest wedding trends in recent years, they can also present challenges such as increased costs, security concerns, language barriers and unreliable vendors. A less expensive alternative is to pick a centrally located U.S. city like Chicago, known for fantastic wedding and party venues, choice accommodations and activities to suit any taste and budget. It may not be as exotic as Tahiti, but couples often find that more family and friends can attend and planning challenges are drastically reduced when the nuptials stay stateside. *Managing wedding expectations: For many brides, planning the perfect wedding is a major life event decades in the making. With this in mind, it's easy to see how wedding expectations can get out of hand in a hurry. With wedding euphoria taking over, busy brides and grooms can quickly lose sight of spending, causing the perfect wedding to turn into fights over money. By managing expectations of what a "dream" wedding should be, it is still possible to have a lovely and elegant wedding without breaking the bank. *Bridezilla-free zone: Belligerent Bridezillas beware: Horror stories of fist fights, hair pulling, kicking and screaming from out of control brides-to-be have put wedding planners, vendors and bridesmaids on the offensive. So, whether you hit the gym or hit the spa, have a plan in place to handle wedding-related stress and keep Bridezilla at bay. *Just say "no": Brides place such demands on their bridesmaids these days that it is not uncommon for them to decline, even when it's one of their best friends. Brides should be upfront about time and financial expectations with their friends when asking them to join their wedding and understand if the answer is no.

The Pocono Garden club will hold its next meeting November 15th (please note change of date) at 1pm at the Monroe County Environmental Center, Kettle Creek. The monthly design is titled "Rustic Woods," a Parallel design using dried materials in a low wooden container or a basket. The Horticulture entry is a Bouquet of dried plant materials (grasses, herbs, etc.) Five or more varied specimens in your choice of container.

Pocono Garden Club Monroe County Garden Announces November Club November Meeting Monroe County ture competition is a Garden Club will hold single cactus or succuMeeting its monthly meeting on lent.
The Houseplant is a Fancy leaf begonia, it does not have to be in bloom. Please bring your entries in 30 minutes before the start of the meeting. There will be a craft project "Holiday Fun." Please bring in a coffee mug, stems and leaves, dried or silk. Everyone interested in gardening is welcome. For more information please contact club President Sandra Dickl at 570-619-8088 or email sankar@ptd.net. Wednesday, November 9th, at 11:30am. The MCGC will meet at the Hughes Public Library, North 9th Street, Stroudsburg. Anyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. Master Gardener, Denise Huggard, will give a presentation on herbal and medicinal teas. The design competition is a Trip to Bountiful, and the horticulThe Monroe County Garden Club is a member of District II/III of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (www.pagard enclubs.org); a member of the National Garden Club (www.garden club.org); and the Central Atlantic Region (www.ngcar.org). For more information, please contact President Arlene Deskus at 570420-0283, or adeskus@ptd.net.

Deiter and Teel Accepted into Moose Youth Awareness Program

The Youth Awareness Program is a national undertaking by the Fraternal Order of Moose to recruit high school students to design and teach life lessons to children ages four through nine. Regional Moose Advisor, Peter Kelly, EdS., announced the young ladies selected to participate this year: Kelly Deiter and Taylor Teel, Pen Argyl seniors. This program has grown out of a request by then First Lady, Nancy Reagan. The program has grown, improved, and continues to expand, reaching out to younger students across the country. The students are required to design and to teach their lesson to a minimum of three target groups, while maintaining their records and documents. These documents are then compiled into an overall report, and the data is submitted to the Pennsylvania Moose Association in February. A neutral group from the association will carefully select the best lessons in the state. The winners will be announced in March at a state conference. The top students win scholarship money ranging from $100 to $1,000, and an allexpense paid trip to the International Congress. During this week-long national event, the best of the best will be determined.

The top five international winners all receive additional scholarship money, ranging from $2,000 to $12,000. The moose advisor

from the local sponsor, Slatington Lodge and FC 1375, works with the students locally to assist candidates in completing the challenge.

The Review: The Inn at Pocono Manor

If you enjoy touring other peoples homes and especially ones of significant character, then you will want to make a note that the Inn at Pocono Manor will be hosting an annual tour of the historic Quaker homes. On October 15th, I attended their first year's tour. The event features select Quaker homes built in the early 1900's for viewing throughout the Manor's grounds. These homes were not simple little dwellings. They are more like story book houses with porches, 3rd floors, stonework and craftsman character throughout. I noticed upon entering many of the homes, the "Historical Society" plaque. I was
By Doreen Rutherford

impressed with the originality of the buildings. The shuttle bus took me to each of the eight homes and as soon as I walked out of one, the shuttle was right there to get me. The Inn at Pocono Manor also provided a magnificent buffet lunch held in their dining room, and included live music performed as you dined and chatted about which homes were favorites. The tour began at 10:30am and concluded at 4pm. There was not a rigid schedule, you could tour at your leisure choosing from the map which homes you wanted to see and when. Even the lunch was being served from 11:30am to 1:30pm so you could show up when

it worked best for your day. There was a ticket purchase to tour the homes and enjoy the lunch of $35. This included the shuttle, maps, lunch and tour. The hosts of each home were happy have us tromping throughout their castles and a brief history was chimed in at appropriate moments. It was in 1931 that these homes were allowed to be purchased by individuals apart from the Quaker membership and some

owners I spoke with were only the third or fourth owner since the construction of the grounds in 1902. It was a fun event and I would recommend getting out your 2012 calendar and marking at the top of October, "Check Inn at Pocono Manor website for the Lifestye Home Tour." Their website is Poconomanor.com. If youre ambitious, you may want to book an overnight stay and visit their wonderful spa as well.

Mt. Bethel Vol. Fire Co. Presents Steel Creek Country Band Dinner Dance
The Mount Bethel Fire Company is proud to present the Steel Creek Country Band to the hall on Saturday November 5th, 2011. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Ticket includes Dinner, which consists of barbecue roasted chicken, barbecue ribs, red dill potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, tossed salad and dinner rolls, and the dance. Beer and soda are included in the price of the ticket and a cash bar will be available for mixed drinks. Tickets will not be sold at the door. The deadline to purchase tickets is October 31st. Reserve seating is available for parties of eight or more. For more information and to purchase tickets contact Dale Handelong at 570-897-6919. The firehouse is located on Route 611 in Mt. Bethel.

North Bangor Breakfast

The North Bangor Volunteer Fire Company will be holding their monthly All-You-CanEat Breakfast on Sunday, November 6th, from 7am to noon. The cost is $7 for adults, and $3 for children. The menu includes scrambled and over eggs, omeletttes, French Toast, original, chocolate chip, or blueberry pancakes, homefries, and white or wheat toast. Meats include ham, scrapple, bacon, sausage, and chipped beef. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and assorted juices will be available. The firehouse is located at 301 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor.

Wind Gap Fire Company Auxiliary Fundraisers

Its getting closer to that time of the year, and Santa Clause is being booked to visit the fire house. The auxiliary, along with Wind Gap Borough, will be holding Breakfast with Santa on December 3rd, from 8am to noon. Children two and under are free, and the cost is $8 for children three through nine, and $10 for ages 10 and up. This cost includes a breakfast buffet, a craft, gift, and a picture with Santa. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling Tiffany at 610-654-4515, or Erika at 610-863-0707. Reservations will also be taken for Santa to visit your home by fire truck for a donation of $20. The Auxilairy holds bingo every Friday at 6:45pm to help support the fire company.

Tips For Reducing Household Allergens

(NAPSI)Good news for the estimated 50 million Americans who suffer from an assortment of allergiesyou can remove allergy triggers from your home. Some of the most common allergy problems are caused by pollen, dust and pet dander. Consider taking these steps to manage these allergens for a healthier home environment: Make it a Routine: Dust and vacuum weekly to help remove common allergy triggers such as dust mites, pollen and pet hair from your home and use a damp cloth when dusting to trap dust. Keep Linens Clean: Wash bed linens, including sheets, pillow cases and blankets, weekly in hot water (at least 130 Fahrenheit). Avoid Trigger Transfer: Keep clothes youve worn outside away from your bedroom, especially bed linens and pillows, as well as other fabrics such as curtains and couches, to avoid transferring allergens. Know Your Enemy: Make note of your familys allergy triggers so you can try to avoid them whenever possible. Deep Cleaning is a Necessity: Because vacuuming is not enough, the EPA recommends deep cleaning carpet every three to six months with a hot water extraction system that gets in between carpet fibers to loosen dirt and grime and then extracts dirt and allergens from rugs. Indoor allergies can cause problems for sufferers year-round, but the effects are more noticeable as cooler temperatures drive people indoors, explained Susan Natoli, Manager, Cleaning Products, Research and Development at Rug Doctor. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, and while indoor allergies can be hard to escape, there are steps consumers can take to minimize exposure at home. According to Natoli, carpet is the biggest air filter in your home and regular vacuuming is not enough. Vacuuming helps, but carpet needs regular deep cleaning, said Natoli. Using products like the new Rug Doctor Anti-Allergen Carpet Cleaner help alleviate indoor allergy triggers by trapping and encapsulating allergens so

more are removed during extraction. She also suggests to be sure the carpet care products in use have earned the Carpet and Rug Institutes Seal of Approval because these are the optimal products

to protect the life of a carpet. Failure to do so might void the warranty from the carpet manufacturer. For more facts and tips, visit www.rug doctor.com or call (800) 784-3628.

Prince of Peace Plans Rummage and Bake Sale

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Johnsonville, will be hosting a Rummage and Bake Sale on November 10th and 11th, 9am to 5pm, and November 12th, 9am to noon. Doing your fall cleaning: cleaning out closets? Be sure to donate your gently used items to the rummage sale! Set-up is Sunday, November 6th thru Wednesday, November 9th. Helpers are needed for every aspect of the set-up, sale days and especially the clean-up on Saturday after the sale ends. For more information, contact the church at 610-588-2355.

Ray Of Hope Raises Pennies For A Cure

Donations Go To The American Cancer Society
of Cancer. Help raise a million pennies. Ask yourself, friends, neighbors, organizations, church groups, and people at work to donate their pennies between now and May 15th, 2012. The Relay For LifeSlate Belt is held at Bangor Park on May 19th and 20th, from 10am and 10am, and is open to the public. Come out and enjoy this wonderful event and bring a friend. Thank you for your help in the fight against Cancer by donating. The team is "Ray Of

Hope" with The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life-Slate Belt. To donate please contact Tonya or Dave King at 610-588-1928 or email ghfan@rcn.com

for more information. Donations may also be dropped off at Merchants Bank, 191 Branch in Bangor and given to Karen Campanaro.

A Penny For Life: What is a penny worth? To most people probably nothing. You can't even buy a piece of gum with it. So you either throw it on the ground or stuff it in a can or jar. To a Cancer patient these pennies put together could mean a cure for them. A few pennies put together could mean a cure for someone you

know or love. The team "Ray Of Hope" with The Relay For Life-Slate Belt is trying to collect 1,000,000 pennies to help save lives of Cancer patients. Their goal is to collect this amount of pennies between now and May 15th, 2012. Everyone has known or heard of someone who has died

East Bangor UMC Plans Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale

The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a "Gertrude Hawk" candy fundraiser for Christmas. There are assorted chocolates, as well as gift wrap, cookie mixes, seeds, and cookbooks. Call Diane Orner, 610-588-2397, or the church, 610-588-4453 to order. The deadline for orders is Sunday, November 13th. The church is located on East Central Avenue, (Route 512) in East Bangor.

Poliskiewicz Tied for 48th in Country For College Field Hockey

Two students at Moravian College are ranked in NCAA Field Hockey Stastistics; the team leads the nation in Goals Against a Save Percentage. One of these individuals is Victoria Tori Poliskiewicz, a junior forward, and a 2009 graduate of Bangor Area High School. Tori played field hockey for six years and was co-captain during her senior year at BHS. Tori is studying graphic arts and design while in college and is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. At Moravian as a member of The Greyhounds, she is tied for 48th in the country in assists per game at 0.6. She has four assists and two goals so far. Moravian leads the nation in goals-against average at 0.39 and in save percentage at 0.92, and the Greyhounds are fifth in shutouts per game at 0.60 and tied for 22nd in winning

percentage at .800. Tori is the daughter of

Jim and Roxanne Poliskiewicz.

Check Out Bangor Public Librarys New Website

The new website for the Bangor Public Library is now up and running at www.bangorlibrary.org. The web address is the same but the look of the website is new. A new addition to the website is the ability to request a title for loan and/or purchase by emailing the request form to the library. The Librarys catalog is still available along with the Daily News index. The Librarys catalog allows you to create a user account and then you are able to look to see what books you have out, when the books are due, place requests for books owned by Bangor Library and renew books. If you need help setting up your user account, please do not hesitate to ask the library for assistance. Once the account is set up you may view the information from any computer with Internet access.

Slate Belt To Honor Veterans REAL ESTATE MATTERS

Fifty years ago, on November 8th, 1961, 74 servicemen boarded a plane to go to basic training in South Carolina. Twenty nine were from the Lehigh Valley; six from the Slate Belt. The plane crashed and all the servicemen on board perished. Louis Janette, whose brother Sam was one of the men who died, was just 17 at the time. He initiated the idea of having plaques made to memorialize these men. He contacted State Representative Joe Emrick and with the assistance of legislative aide Bob Kilbanks his idea came to fruition. On the afternoon of November 11th on the grounds of the Blue Valley Farm Show, a ceremony will be held to honor the six Slate Belt veterans. The plaques will be on the Memorial Wall on the grounds of the Farm Show. The plaques are a fitting tribute to the servicemen who answered the call of duty but died too young. They will never be forgotten by their families, friends and everyone who remembers that sad day half a century ago. The six servicemen
By Maria Cascario

THE SKY IS NOT FALLING !!! I am passing on these thoughts regarding Real Estate and these current economic times. First let me ask Would you rather buy a house when the prices are $ 100,000 or $200,000??? Would you rather buy stocks when the DOW is 12,000 or 9,000?? Wealth is realized when the economy is booming but that is not when it is created. Wealth is created when times are bad, unem-

By Ron DeCesare

ployment is high, problems are massive, and there is nothing but economic misery on the horizon. The cyclical nature of our economy assures us that both the booms and the downturns will happen periodically. If you are one of the majority90%-95% of the people who still have a job then THIS IS THE TIME that youve been waiting for!

Whether you are ready to buy your personal home or get into the investment property business, dont miss the opportunity!! Ron DeCesare is the Broker/Appraiser at The Great American Real Estate Company, Rts 33 & 512, Wind Gap, PA 18091. Feel free to call with any real estate related questions at 610-8636205.

from the Slate Belt were Richard E. Buzzard, Mt. Bethel; Carmon C. Comunale, Bangor; Samuel M. Janette, Bangor; Manus D. McLean, Wind Gap; Joseph J. Stracko, Kesslersville Rd.,

Nazareth; and Roy Teel, Pen Argyl. If any family and friends of the deceased are still in the area, please contact Bob Kilbanks for further information at 570-897-0401.

Snow Skiis: 2 pr Head Compact w/ Soloman 222 bindings: $100; 1 pr Head SR2 w/ Tyrolia bindings: $75. Call 510-573-7306. (4/4) Exercise Equipment: Total Gym: $200; Healthrider treadmill: $100. Call 610-5737306. (4/4) Melco 6-Color, 4-Head Embroidery Machine: w/ hat hoops & many designs. $3,000 OBO. Call after 6pm: 484239-6850. (4/4)

2 Single-Needle Sewing Machines: w/ auto. backtrackers. Must pick up. $300 ea. Call after 6pm: 484-2396850. (1/4) For Sale: Mbrs-Only Jacket, red, size 40, new: $20. Red 5 Piece Gym Equipment: Sport Coat, like new: $20. Call Elliptical, Ab Lounge 2, Bun & 570-998-7003. (3/4) Thigh Roller; Ab Rocket; Gazelle. $300 ($800 value). NEW Winter Swimming Pool Call 610-252-3263. (4/4) Cover: Round, 27. Still in box. $65 (orig. $89). Call 610-217Hydronic Baseboard Heater: 0144. (3/4) 7 long, filled w/ silicone fluid. 110 volt, 1500 watt w/ thermo- For Sale: Alladin Kerosene stat. Safe economical heat. Heater: $50. Friedrich Elec. Air $75 (orig. $250). Call 610- Cleaner: $50. Sony Trinitron 837-3786. (4/4) Color TV w/ stand: $30. RCA Console Color TV: $30. Call Range Hood: almond color. 570-897-5369. (3/4) Like new. Asking $90 (orig. $250). Call 610-863-9444. NEW Sony Playstation 3: 160 (4/4) GB, Blue Ray. 1-wk-old, new cond. 5 games. $300. Call 610For Sale: Antique round wood 573-7306. (3/4) & coal stove, works. Asst. length cast iron radiators, Train Table: 4 x 12 w/ N 8.75 H. Call 610-863-4413. gauge track layout. $100. Call (4/4) 570-897-5369. (3/4) For Sale: Quality leg extension: $100. Coffee & End Table set, wood/slate, iron legs: $100. Call 570-402-1918. (4/4) Wildlife Mounts: Moose & elk antlers: $75 ea. 7 mounted sailfish: $200. Northern terns: $75. Call 610-863-5016. (4/4) 20 lb. Propane Tank: full w/ new valve. $35. Call 484-6950883. (2/4) For Sale: Magnavox converter box, brand new: $25. Assorted Handbags: $10. Call 610-8630901. (4/4) Furniture: Chest of Drawers, colonial-style w/ 4 drawers: $50 OBO. Kitchen Table w/ 4 chairs, oak/white: $100 firm. Call 610863-9292. (3/4)

Whirpool Tub: Jacuzzi. 42 W FREE Wallcovering: 27x27. x 72 L. $200 firm. Call 610- MFG Waverly. 5 rolls, 60.75 sq. 588-1620. (4/4) ft. ea. Pre-pasted, strippable, off white w/ ivy green leaves. Wet Saw: MK 101 XL. 10 w/ Call 610-588-3252. (2/4) stand. $400 firm. Call 610-5881620. (4/4) Lehigh & New England Railroad Lantern Red Globe: Bar-Size Pool Table: great exc. cond. $300. Call 610-588shade. Must see. You pick up. 4584. (1/4) $500 OBO. Call 570-997-6557. (2/4) For Sale: Tree Stand Summet Titan--$250. TC Firestorm 50 For Sale: Large humane animal cal--$275. Wooden Apple trap: $20; Mens sutton racer, Crates--$2.50 ea. Mec. Shot 26, as is: $10; Womens 26 Shell Reloaders, 20 & 12 ga.-Sheffield Bike, as is: $10; Mens $75. Call 610-248-1733. (1/4) Huffy Superia, 26: $20; Ezip Trails elec. bike: $400. Call Rainbow Vacuum: w/ attach610-762-3941. (4/4) ments & power nozzle. $95. Call 610-863-0901. (4/4) Ashley Wood Coal Stove: great for garage, pole buildings, Items For Sale: Kitchen Set, 4 etc. Incl. chimney pipes. $300 Chairs, HH Items, & more. Call firm. Call 610-217-7049. (3/4) 610-863-6583. (1/4)

Whirlpool Side-by-Side Fridge Freezer: 19.9 cu. ft. $75. Call 610-737-1805. (1/4) Set of 4 Aluminum Cyclone Wheels: 15x10 for Chevy full size or Toyota truck. 6-lug bolt pattern. Good cond. $150. Call Rich at 610-863-5766 or 610349-6770. (1/4) 1987 Honda Civic Sedan: 1 owner, garage kept. 65,500 mi. $3200. Call 610-863-4609. (1/4) 1996 Buick Sedan: exc. cond. Smoke-free, blue. Have all records since purchased. 60k mi. Asking $3000. Call 610863-7606. (1/4) 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab: 72k mi. Auto trans. 4WD, 4.7 L, V8 engine. ABS, cruise control, PW & PL. Bed cover, tow pkg., running boards. New brakes & tires. $7,000. Call 610-442-4169. (4/4) Hardtop Cargo Carrier for SUV/Car: Sears sport 20-SV. Used 3x. $200. Call 610-5884827. (4/4) 4 Wintermark Tires: M+S P235/ 75/R15. Like new. $130. Call 570-897-6348. (4/4) Extenda Mirrors: for towing. Pair of Rachett Strap style, brand new. $55. Call 570-8568112. (4/4) 1992 Subaru Loyale: parts or whole car. Manual, cheap. Call 610-588-2360. (4/4) Hankook Snow Tires: size 205/65 R15. $200. Call 908459-4485. (4/4) 1999 Ford Ranger: 108,819 mi. Runs great. $4,000 OBO. Call Victor: 610-390-9012. (3/4) 2002 Chrysler Voyager: 7 psgr. 6 cyl, full power. New new inspection, clean, runs good. 110k mi. Must sell. $3600. Call 610-837-3786. (3/4) 1996 Chevy Caprice: $1100. Call 484-695-0883. (3/4) 1977 Trans Am Rear Spoiler: 3 PC. $150. Call 610-5885147. (2/4)

Heavy Duty Kenmore Washer: needs $20 cupling. Kioti 6, 3 pt. Hitch Finish $25. Call 610-737-1805. (1/4) Mower: exc. cond. $1100. Call 610-588-4584. (1/4) Entertainment Center: sauder wood. Holds 27 TV. 1 drawers, For Sale: 1 hydraulic dump 3 doors; 1 w/ glass. 51 L x 48 wagon, 2 hay wagons w/ H x 17 deep. Exc. cond. $25. wooden sides, New Holland Call 610-588-0713. smoker elevator-24. In good cond. Call after 5pm: 610-252For Sale: 2 Chests of 4146. (1/4) Drawers--$15 ea. Fishing Tackle Boxes- -$3-$5 ea. Call Boat & Trailer: 15 Falcon 610-588-0713. (1/4) Thunderbird. 35 hp Evinrude motor. 2 gas tanks, new Business Laser Fax mooring cover. Claw trailer, like Machine: 4100 Intellifax. Many new. New seats. $1,500. Call features. Like new. $175. Call 570-897-6672. (4/4) 570-460-9657. (1/4) Black Harley Davidson Helmet: Large, never worn, w/ face shield. In orig. box. $150. For Sale: Refrigerator/Freezer, Call after 4pm: 610-863-9051. side-by-side, stand-up freezer; (3/4) W & D w/ lg. capacity drum; treadmill. Call for pricing: 484- Ariens Snowblower: Exc. New River Rider: by Sevylor. cond. $950. Call 484-560- In box. Holds 3 ppl. Asking 538-8541. (1/4) 1093. (2/4) $200. Call John: 610-381For Sale: Triple Dresser w/ 3 7286. (3/4) mirrors, dark wood; Rocking 2 Gravity Wagons & 1 Dump Chair; 47 TV; Clothes, size 28 Wagon: good shape. Call after 2007 Harley Davidson XL W; Full Size Piano w/ bench; 5pm: 610-252-4146. (2/4) 1200 Low: Black, fuel injected, Coffee Table w/ smoked glass all original, only 4,300 miles, top panels. Call for pricing: Sears Lawn Cart: 10 cu. ft. to mint cond.; $8,000. Optional pull behind lawn mower. $30. equipment: 484-538-8541. (1/4) $500 (paid Call 610-588-4827. (4/4) $1,000). Call 484-988-0969. For Sale: Ceramic Kiln, Lots of Molds, Jewelry Findings, Wheelbarrows: $35 & $45. 1983 Honda Shadow 750: Ceramic Christmas Tree Call 610-863-5506. (1/4) Needs some work. Call 484Lights, Lamp Kits, Ceramic 695-0883. (3/4) Access., Folding Table, Music John Deere B Tractor: Box Discs, etc. Call for pricing: restored; new tires, paint, roll Fishing Rod Holder: custommat, seat & guages. Call 610- made, wooden, lined. Holds 3 484-538-8541. (1/4) 759-3469. (2/4) 9 rods. Good for vans & SUVs. Horizon GS 950 T Treadmill: Call 610-588-5918. (2/4) like new. $300. Call after 6pm: 12 hp Tractor: $150. Call 484695-0883. (2/4) 610-588-2639. (1/4) 1939 NY Worlds Fair Glass Lawn Mower: $50. Call 610ESSO Bank: exc. cond. $125. 863-5506. (1/4) Call 610-588-4584. (1/4)

Lg. Maytag Washer: stainless steel drum. Exc. cond. $100. Call 484-903-6908. For Sale: Whirlpool Chest Freezer--$50. Kerosene Heater For Sale: Picnic Table--$20. w/ 5 gal. of kerosene--$50. Microwave--$20. Hospital Basketball Stand--$35. Call Bed- -$200. Call 610-438- 610-863-5506. (1/4) 1514. (2/4) Staffordshire Dinnerware: Oak Fireplace: can fit over 1976, liberty blue, made in elec. or gas heater. Never England. 4 settings, 6 pieces in used. $125. ea. Serving bowls, platter, gravy boat w/ rest, sugar/ Monitor 41 Kerosene Heater: creamer. 32 pieces total. $200 4100 BTU, fully auto., atic. OBO. Call 610-588-5147. (2/4) Good cond. $600 OBO. Call 610-863-9346. (1/4) Large Dog House: maintenance free. 38 L x 30 W x 30 9 Drawer Dresser: $50 OBO. H. Exc. cond. Asking $35. Call Call 484-903-6908. (3/4) 610-588-8532. (2/4)

Pro-Form G80 Exercise Bike: $150 (orig. $500). Call 610Christmas Decorations: Light 863-8679 or 610-417-9259. Up Animated Reindeer--$15. (1/4) Two Indoor Light Up Angels-$30. Christmas Village--$15. Reece Button Holer: factory Call 570-807-4954. (3/4) machine, pivot head stand & motor, 110 power. Call 610Blankets: 1 full size chenille & 863-0901. 1 elec. $10 ea. Non-smoking home. Call 610-863-4734. (2/4) Black Quad Cane: $5. Call 610-863-0901. (1/4) Corner Fireplace: Ventless gas w/ blower. Pedestal & GE Elec. Double Oven Stove: mantle incl. Hardly used. $500 $100. Call 610-588-0138. (1/4) firm (orig. $1200). Call 570801-7178. (2/4)

Benefit Yard Sale for Relay For Life Oct. 28 & 29, 8am-4pm 26 Market St., Bangor Homemade Candles & Crafts, Artificial Floral Arrangements, VHS Tapes... Benefit Yard Sale for No Nonsense Neutering & Furry Feet Rescue Oct. 28 & 29, 9am-2pm 2045 Bushkill Ctr. Rd., Bath Books, Christmas Items, HH Items, Glassware, Clothes... 3-Family Garage Sale Oct. 28 & 29, 9am 195 Park Ave., Bangor Rain or Shine Oct. 29, 8am-2pm 1483 2nd St., Pen Argyl Dishes, Sewing Machine, etc. Oct. 29 & 30, 9am-5pm 986 Upper Pennsylvania Ave Bangor; Rain or Shine Clothes, Toys, Decorations... In-House Yard Sale Call for Appt: 610-863-5768 Leave a Message