Vendors are needed for St. Lukes UCC in Belfast on July 11th, 8am-4pm. Cost per space is $15. If you would like to reserve a space, call 610-759-0244.The BAHS Alumni Asso-

ciation is collecting used musical instruments to be donated to Bangors elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford them. For more information, call 610-588-5198. The Slate Belt Heritage

Center Oral History Proj-ect is seeking Slate Belt senior citizens who would like to be interviewed. If you know of anyone who has a story, call Marc Blau at 570-897-5459.The Blue Mountain Com-

munity Library is manag-ing the Wind Gap Middle School Summer Reading Program. All students enter-ing grades four through eight

are required to read three books over the summer, as well as complete a writing assignment on a non-fiction book. This book may be from the list of books given by the school or from any book on the non-fiction shelves in the library. The books will be available in the library now through August 15th. In order to borrow books, children must have a library membership. For those need-ing to open a membership, an adult with a valid PA drivers license must accompany the student. Membership is free to all residents living in the Pen Argyl School District. Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 South Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to noon, and Monday through Thursday, 6pm to 8pm. For more information, call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org.St. Johns Cemetery is

seeking donations to help with the upkeep of the cem-

etery, roadways and monu-ments. They are also explor-ing the idea of adding a Com-munity Columbarium near the mosoleum. Donations can be sent to Carol Hummel c/o St. Johns Cemetery, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, PA 18013.

Warren County Farmers Fair talent show partici-pants must send in applica-tions by July 10th. The show is for amateur performers only with a maximum of 20 applications being accepted. BBQ Rib cook-off contest participants must send appli-cations by July 17th with a maximum of 20 entries being accepted. For more informa-tion and to obtain forms, call Milly at 908-859-6563 or visit warrencountyfarmers fair.org. Blairstown Recreation is

offering Summer Sessions of Zumba, PiYo and Pilates for adults and teens to get fit and stay fit for the summer. Zumba is open now through August 6th on Tues-days and Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at Blair Acad-emy Dance Studio in the Armstrong Hipkins building. PiYo is offered on Fridays, July 10th through August 14th, from 8:30am to 9:15am at the Blairstown Free Evan-

gelical Church. Pilates will be on Tuesdays and Thurs-days, now through August 13th, at the Evangelical Free Church from 9:15am to 10:15am. Registration is accepted at the recreation office on Tuesdays and Thursdays during office hours or mail-in or drop-off box, located outside the municipal building. For more information, visit blairstown -nj.org or call 908-362-6663, ext. 232.Fresh, refrigerated and

frozen foods are available to northwestern NJ residents at reduced prices through the Jolin Food Box program. The food assis-tance program offers a variety of ordering options, from breakfast-lunch-dinner combination packs to boxes of dinner entrees, to special packages just for children. Each month features a variety of high-quality menu items from seafood and poultry to baked goods and prepared meals. The price of a single box ranges from $20 to $40. There is no limit to the number of boxes an individual or family can purchase and the menu changes each month. Inter-ested residents can order online at jolinfoodbox.com or by calling Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Payment is made when the order is placed. The next deadline for placing an order is July 14th. For more infor-mation, call 973-940-3500 or visit www.projectself sufficiency.org.The First Presbyterian

Church of Blairstown invites all children to Move, Act, Care, Follow and Share at G-Force: Gods Love in Action Vacation Bible School. VBS will be held August 3rd through 7th from 9am until 11:30am at the Outreach Center, located at 35 Main Street (next to the Blairstown Post Office). For more information, call 908-459-9068 or visit FPCBNJ.org.Knights of Columbus

Assembly #3125 of Blair-stown is holding their annual flag sale for three feet by five feet nylon USA flags with deluxe embroi-dered stars and sewn stripes. Donation per flag is $20. Call 908-362-9121 for pickup.Warren County Commu-

nity Senior Centers will be featuring exercise classes, including Tai Chi and Zumba Gold, guest speak-ers and activities. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday and transpor-tation is available upon request. For more informa-tion and locations, call 908-475-6591. Public Notice: In accor-

dance with the Adequate Notice provision of the Open Public Meetings Act, please be advised that the 2015 meeting schedule for the Warren County Transpor-tation Advisory Council is as follows: July 9th (location TBD), September 10th and November 12th at 1:30pm. Meetings will be held in the Rutgers Cooperative Exten-sion Meeting Room at the Wayne Dumont Jr. Adminis-ration Building, located at 165 Rt. 519 S. in Belvidere.Deer Valley Sportsmens

Association of Blairstown is looking for land to lease in the Blairstown, Hardwick, Knowlton, Hope, Freling-huysen, Stillwater or White Twp. areas. All members belong to the National Rifle Association and hunt-alongs

are done before new mem-bers are voted into this asso-ciation. Several of the associations properties are semi-wild and licensed by the State of NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. They stock phesants, partridge and some-times quail. All leased prop-erty is posted and trespassers are vigorously prosecuted. If you own property, either wooded or fileds with brushy cover, and would like to speak with someone about leasing the property, call Robert at 973-948-4001; James at 973-875-9266; Timothy at 908-637-4408; Brian at 908-362-6598; or James Craig at 908-278-5149. The association is a rounded group including doctors, lawyers, police, contractors, farmers, a former director of Fish and Game, and they are well-known and respected in the Blairstown area.Public Notice: In accor-

dance with the Adequate Notice provision of the Open Public Meetings Act, please be advised that the 2015 meeting schedule for the Warren County Human Services Advisory Council is as follows: July 28th, September 22nd and Novem-ber 24th (location TBD) at 1:30pm. Meetings will be held in the Freeholder Meet-ing Room at the Wayne Dumont Jr. Adminisration Building, located at 165 Rt. 519 S. in Belvidere.

One of the military communitys premier benefits has become even more valuable to 700 college and high school students. The annual Scholarships for Military Children Program winners have been announced and the Honor Roll is impressive. Approximately 4,000 students applied for the scholarships at commissary locations worldwide. All of the recipients are listed at www.militaryscholar.org, the official website for the program. Timothy Perschy of Colum-

bia, NJ is a recipient of a $2,000 college scholarship awarded at Picatinny Arse-nal. Picatinny Arsenal is one of nearly 250 commissaries operated by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCa). Timothys parents are David and Cindy Perschy. Timothy is enrolled at Rutgers University. His activities include Cross Country, Robotics Team, Civil Air Patrol, Arts Quest and Student Government.The Scholarship for Mili-

tary Children Program was initiated to award scholar-ships to graduating high school seniors or college students. The program is

open to qualified sons and daughters of members of the US Armed Services includ-ing active duty, retirees, guards and reserves, as well as children of deceased military personnel. Applica-tions are turned in through commissaries.Applicants for the 2015

program were required to maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA, participate in voluntary school and community activities, demonstrate leadership qualities and write an essay on Choose a woman who during WWII significantly influenced military decisions for either

Allied or Axis forces.Manufacturers and organi-

zations that do business with the commissary system funded the scholarships with money ordinarily used for various other contests and promotions. Timothys scholarship at Picatinny Arsenal was funded through the generosity of the Fisher House Foundation.

In an effort to recognize talented and high-achieving elementary students, in 2013 the BAHS Alumni Associa-tion added two new awards to be given annually. The awards are presented at the end of the school year at the Sixth Grade Moving Up Ceremony, which took place on June 12th this year.The Sixth Grade All-

Around Awards are chosen by the DeFranco faculty and given to one boy and one girl at DeFranco Elementary School who have averaged 90 or better in all of their core subjects. These students are singled out because of their academics, school citizen-ship, participation in school and community activities, and leadership in all they do.This year's awards were

presented to Angel Torres, son of Pedro and Sara Torres,

and Lauren Harrison, daugh-ter of Chip and Michelle Harrison. Angel Torres was involved

in Chorus and Book Club. He was also an announcer and tour guide for the elementary school. Lauren Harrison plays

instruments for devotions at her church, is a member of the bamd where she plays the trombone, and is a member of the book club. Outside of school she is a member of the Slate Belt Soccer team, UMBT Softball, UMBT Basketball and Girl Scouts.

The Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 held its 15th annual Memorial Golf Tournament on June 29th. First Flight winners were

Mike Hopstetter, John Dewitsky, Al Schafer and Gerald Zeeman. Second

Flight winners were Mark Kukla, Mike Kukla, Todd Oessenick and Chuck Schubert. Third Flight winners were Vic Zeeman, Neil Bilger, Mike Steiger-walt and Chauncey Mullikin.The Lodge would like to

extend a sincere thank you to our 66 hole sponsors, 34 foursomes and the many

individuals and businesses who donated prizes. A special thank you to Dotta Auto Sales in Bangor, PA for their hole-in-one sponsorship of a 2015 Jeep Renegade. Also, a thank you to the 10-member golf committee for another successful golf outing.We hope to see you at the

16th annual Memorial Tour-nament on June 27th, 2016.

Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting: July 9th, 7:30pm. Bethlehem Twp. Comm. Center, 2900 Farmersville Rd., Bethlehem. Program: Everyday Engi-neering & Better Living for It. FMI, visit www.dlarc.org or call 610-432-8286.

Liberty Fire Co. Carnival: July 9th-11th. 67 N. 8th St., Bangor.

Church Bazaar: July 10th & 11th, 8am-2pm. 1st UMC. 19 W. West St., Wind Gap. Bake sale, HH goods, electronics, clothing.

Trinity UCC Ice Cream Festival: July 11th, 4pm-8pm. 632 S. Delaware Dr., Mt. Bethel. Free admission.

Wind Gap American Legion Post 725 Golf Outing: July 25th, 9am. Benefits Homeless Vets. Must register by July 11th.

St. Lukes UCC Belfast Yard Sale: July 11th, 8am-4pm. Rain date, July 18th.

Rosary: July 11th, 9am. Our Lady of Good Council Church, 436 S. 2nd St, Bangor.

Flea Market & Craft Fair: July 11th, 18th & 25th, 9am-3pm. St. Nicholas Byzantine Church, Rt. 940 & Commerce St., Pocono Summit.

Camp Papillon Adoption Day: July 12th, 11am-2:30pm. Rt. 209, Brodheads-ville. FMI, email volunteer @camppapillon.org, visit camppapillon.org or call 570-420-0450.

Weona Park Pool Pals Meeting: July 13th, 7pm. St. Johns Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl.

Audition for Slate Belt Touring Band: July 14th, 12:15pm. Slate Belt Senior Center. Blue Valley Farm Show Complex, 700 Ameri-can Bangor Rd., Bangor.

Senior Citizen Game Night: July 15th, 3pm-7pm. Slate Belt Senior Center. BVFS

West Jersey Soccer Club Summer Soccer Nights: Now-August 6th, 6-7:30pm. NJ Soccer Club practice field, Broadway. FMI, visit westjerseysoccerclub.org.

Free Parenting Workshops: Now-August 12th, 6pm-8pm. 127 Mill St., Newton. For families w/ children ages 0-10. FMI, call 973-940-3500 or visit projectselfsuffi ciency.

Lighthouse Craft w/ Miss Lina: July 8th, 4pm. Cath-erine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Ages 5+. Registra-tion reqd.

Growing Up Wild: July 9th, 6:30pm-8:30pm & July 16th, 6:30pm-8:30pm. 350 Marshall St., Phillipsburg. Ages 3-7. FMI, call 908-454-1078.

Petting Zoo: July 10th, 10:30am. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call

908-362-8335.

Gazebo Concert ft. Marc Berger: July 10th, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

11th Hour Rescue Adoption Days: July 11th, 9am-8pm & July 12th, 10am-5pm. 50 International Dr. S., Mt Olive. FMI, visit www. ehrdogs.org.

Lets Vent - A Family Child Care Discussion: July 11th 9:30am-11:30am. FMI, call 973-383-3461.

VBS: July 13th-17th, 9am-noon. Evangelical Free Church of Blairstown. 11 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Ages 4 yrs. old - 6th grade. Pre-register at efcbnj.org or register on July 13th. FMI, call 908-362-8979.

Children's Farm Camp: July 13th-17th, 9am-noon. The Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farm, 41B Silver Lake Rd., Blairstown. Ages 5-12. FMI, call 908-362-7486 or email csgardeninfo@gmail.com.

Knowlton Presbyterian Church VBS: July 13th-17th, 6pm-8:15pm. 3 Knowlton Rd, Knowlton. Grades PreK-6th. FMI or to register, call Bethany at 908-459-4221 or email bethany petvet@centurylink.net.

Phillipsburg Area Summer Youth Theatre Day Camp: July 13th-August 1st, 9am-2pm, M-Th. Mulan, Jr. Ages 6-14. Lopatcong Middle School. FMI & registration, visit pasyt.org.

Super Heroes of Invention: July 14th, 3pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Join field paleontologists Mike & Roberta, explore the world of inventions & the heroes who invented & discovered them. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Snake-N-Scales & Turtle

Complex, 700 American Bangor Rd., Bangor.

Marine Corps. League Northampton Co. Detach-ment 298 Meeting: July 15th, 1900. 1621 Lehigh St., Easton. All active duty & honorably discharged Marines welcome. FMI, email jimmineousmc @rcn.com.

Slate Belt Officers Meeting: July 16th, 9:30am. Slate Belt Senior Center. BVFS Complex. 700 American Bangor Rd., Bangor.

Lehigh Valley Horse Coun-cil Meeting: July 16th, 7pm. 2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd., Easton. FMI, call 610-837-7294 or 610-704-4130.

Baseball: July 17th, 12:30pm. Slate Belt Senior Center. BVFS Complex, 700 American Bangor Rd., Bangor.

Bangor Community Yard Sale Benefitting Relay for Life: July 17th-19th, 9am - 4pm. Rain or shine! Rt. 611 in Lower Mt. Bethel. Sunday Specials, 9am-2pm: every-thing half price. 2pm-4pm, fill a bag for $1 (per stand). FMI, visit facebook.com/ events/1448475098788131/

Weona Park Pool Pals Flapjack Fundraiser: July 18th, 8am-10am. FMI, visit Facebook.com/weonapark poolproject.

Wind Gap Summer Sounds: July 19th, 6pm. Wind Gap Park. Desire.

Safe Haven Pet Rescue Adoption Day: July 19th, 11am-3pm. Rt. 940, Mt. Pocono. FMI, visit Safe HavenPa.org, email Safe Haven@epix.net or like Safe Haven on Facebook.

Music by Randy Simpson: July 21st, noon. Slate Belt Senior Center. BVFS Com-plex, 700 American Bangor Rd., Bangor.

122nd Annual Big Time Celebration: July 22nd-

25th. Religious Procession, July 26th. Roseto.

East Bangor UMCC Adult Study: Mondays, 7pm. Now-August 17th. 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor. Based on The Political Teachings of Jesus, by Tod Lindberg. No class July 20th or 27th. FMI, call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.

Toy Bingo: July 25th, 11am. Hope United Church Of Christ. 2nd St., Wind Gap. FMI, email hopeucc@ hotmail.com or call 908-727-0090.

Tatamy Historical Society Car Show: July 26th, 9:30am-2:30pm. Broad St., Tatamy. Pre-registration by July 17th. Rain date, Septem-ber 27th. FMI or to enter, call 610-258-3380, 610-759-6268, 610-258-3832 or email jduel@rcn.com.

Tales: July 15th, 4pm. Cath-erine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Adult Jeopardy: July 16th, 7pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-8335. Registration reqd. Ages 18 & up.

Super Comedy Show w/ Pat Davison: July 17th, 2pm.Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Walnut Valley UMC BBQ Chicken Dinner: July 18th, 4:30pm-7pm. 4 Vail Rd, Columbia. Take out only. FMI, call 908-362-6516.

Walpack Historical Society's Meeting: July 19th, 1pm. Walpack ME Church, Walpack Center, Sussex Co. FMI, visit walpackhistory.org or call 973-948-4903.

Morning Lit Group: July 20th, 10am. Catherine Dick-son Hofman Library, 4 Lam-bert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

The Gravestone Artist: July 20th, 2:30pm. Cath-erine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Create your own foil impression using a grave-stone cast. Ages 11-16. Regis-tration reqd. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Super Hero Capes Work-shop: July 21st, 2pm. Cath-erine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Ages 5-8. Regis-tration reqd. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Pirate Short John Leadfoots Reading & Magic Adventure: July 22nd, 4pm. Catherine Dick-son Hofman Library, 4 Lam-bert Rd., Blairstown. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Harvest Home Dinner & Country Auction: July 25th, 4pm. Yellow Frame Presbyterian Church, Rt. 94 & Yellow Frame Rd., Fredon. FMI, call 973-383-6553.

Phillipsburg Area Summer Youth Theatre Presents 42nd Street: July 23rd-25th, 7:30pm & July 26th, 2pm. Phillipsburg HS audito-rium. FMI, visit payst.org.

Monarch Migration: July 24th, 10am. Catherine Dick-son Hofman Library, 4 Lam-bert Rd., Blairstown. Ages 6-12. Registration reqd. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Free Barn Concert: July 25th, 6pm. Rain or shine. Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead, Knowlton. Open air seating. Bohemian String Quartet. FMI, visit ramsays burg.org.

Lapsit Storytime & Sing-Along: July 27th, 10am.Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown. Ages 1-3. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Bubble Trouble: July 28th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown.

VBS: August 17th-21st, 9am-noon. Walnut Valley UMC, 4 Vail Rd., Columbia. Registration now open for children ages 3-11 at vacationbibleschool.com/northwarrenvbs. Sign up by July 31st for a free gift!

3rd Annual Swayze Mill Park Car Show: October 18th, 11am-3pm. Watch for details.

The 13th annual Celebration of Literacy was held recently at Project Self-Sufficiency to honor agency participants who had impressive academic achievements, as well as those who had com-pleted significant steps towards economic self-sufficiency during the past year. Several participants were awarded scholarships in recognition of their success. Presentations were given by Sussex County Freeholders George Graham and Dennis Mudrick, as well as retired jurist and Sussex County Community College trustee, Lorraine Parker, JAD. The men and women who

were acknowledged at the event included community college graduates, medical assistants, nursing students, and students at business colleges. Several partici-pants are graduates of the sixteen-week Higher Oppor-tunities for Women program, a structured curriculum which provides computer training, job skills training and internships at area businesses. Many others have completed courses at the non-profit agency in QuickBooks and Microsoft applications. Several young adults were lauded for successfully completing the agencys Youth Connections course, a combined GED and employment training program for youth ages 16 through 21. A group of young mothers were congratulated for moving on to the next step of one of the agencys three home visitation programs. Finally, several agency participants were honored for obtaining employment leading to economic self-sufficiency.The Celebration of

Literacy is intended to honor those Project Self-Sufficiency participants who have successfully worked towards academic achieve-ment or economic self-sufficiency during the past year, said Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. We are very proud of the goals achieved by these men and women. These mile-stones are vital steps on the path to economic self-sufficiency for these partici-pants and for their families. Lorraine Parker said,

Literacy is so important to every aspect of our lives. Whether we want to lease an apartment, get a drivers license, buy a car, enroll our children in school, or read and understand medical

forms, for example. These graduates we are celebrating have made great strides in advancing their own literacy.Sussex County Freeholder

Deputy Director Dennis Mudrick said, It is truly a great achievement for one to live up to his or her opportu-nities and to make the most of his or her resources. With enthusiasm and hard work, you have demonstrated your personal success was certain to be achieved in your respective program. Congratulations to all of our Project Self-Sufficiency Celebration of Literacy certificate and award winners we recognize this evening! This wonderful achievement by you will most certainly contribute not only to the betterment of our Sussex County community, but to any surrounding or distant community you may encoun-ter in your future. Five agency participants

were singled out for special recognition during the event. Brittany Van Orden was chosen to receive the Ruth Ann Duffy Williams Scholar-ship, named in honor of the esteemed Sussex County educator who spent her career as a teacher and princi-pal at the Branchville and Frankford Elementary Schools. The scholarship is bestowed upon an individual or individuals under the age of 25 who have demonstrated exceptional drive and academic potential during the previous academic year. Agency participant Wendy

Gibeau received the Connie Koeppel Award, given in honor of the late Sussex County educator and spiritual leader who, along with her husband Keith, founded the Loving Arms crisis shelter

for pregnant girls and women, and who worked tirelessly on behalf of those experiencing hunger in our area. The award is bestowed annually to a young woman who is newly parenting and who is actively striving to provide a stable, loving and economically self-sufficient home for her family. The Dot Dedrick Award was

given to Delores McDonough in memory of the ardent Project Self-Sufficiency supporter who spearheaded fundraising projects on behalf of the agencys food pantry, Back-to-School Fair, and Season of Hope Toy Drive, both as an individual and through her membership in the Sparta Womens Club. The award is given to an agency partici-pant who is actively engaged in giving back to the commu-nity through acts of volun-teerism.Project Self-Sufficiency

participant Michelle Gaboda was selected to receive the Richard Illingworth Scholar-ship, in honor of the former Leadership Council member and Human Resources professional who devoted countless hours to assisting participants in the agencys Career Center. The scholar-ship is given to an agency participant who has tenaciously pursued educa-tion and employment during the past year. Agency participant Pamela

Gonzalez received the Jessica Heaney Brown award in recognition of the young aspiring student whose dream of attending college was tragically cut short. The award is bestowed annually upon a mother who has over-come substance abuse or is actively in recovery and wants to further her educa-

tion.Several agency participants

inspired the gathering by sharing stories about the obstacles they had overcome along their respective paths to academic success.In reviewing this years

group of award recipients, Beverly Gordon, President of Project Self-Sufficiencys Board of Directors, said, Each step these men and women take brings them closer to their personal goal of financial self-sufficiency. We are proud to have been able to help them to deter-mine their career paths, and more importantly, to give them the tools to start the process with a solid educa-tion in their chosen field.Project Self-Sufficiency is

the only organization in the area whose mission is to provide the services neces-sary for single parents, teen parents, displaced homemak-ers and two-parent families to improve the quality of their lives, and those of their children, by attaining economic self-sufficiency and family stability. Project Self-Sufficiency offers a supportive family-centered environment where life issues are addressed through a combination of individual counseling, peer support groups, case management services, parenting skills training, life skills manage-ment training, home visits, childcare and early childhood education, family activities and health education. For more information about

the programs and services offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500, or visit www.project selfsufficiency.org.

St. Lukes Perinatal Associ-ates was recently named an accredited diabetes education program by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), a National Accredited Organi-zation (NAO), certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This will allow the people with Diabetes in and around the Lehigh Valley increased access to high quality diabe-tes education services for pregnant women.Diabetes education is a

collaborative process through which people with or at risk for diabetes gain the knowl-edge and skills needed to modify behavior and success-fully self-manage the disease and its conditions. The program is comprehensive and taught by diabetes educa-tors who have extensive training.Because the health of

expectant mothers affects the babys health, managing diabetes in pregnancy is extremely important, said James Airoldi, MD, MPH, FACOG, Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Babies born to moms with diabetes unchecked may suffer from hypoglycemia at birth, macrosomia and difficult deliveries, and moms are at risk for long term type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems. To earn this desig-nation means that St. Lukes is helping moms and babies to have the most successful outcomes.Christine Petrizzi-Gilhool,

MSN, CRNP, CDE said, Working with expectant mothers is extremely fulfill-ing, especially when we know our services have a significant impact on the health and wellness of mother and baby. Our services include extensive education related to managing diabetes during pregnancy with weekly communication with the mother in regards to plan of care. Care is individual-ized based on patients needs and type of diabetes. She added, Our close relation-ship with the Perinatologist assures streamlined care for the best possible outcomes. Parents can be very confident

in the support that a program with AADE standards can provide.AADEs accreditation

assures that an accredited program meets the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. Programs who meet this criteria are considered high quality and have been shown to improve the health status of the individuals who embrace the education and help to modify sometimes unhealthy behaviors, or simply provide the education that the person with diabetes has not previously received, said Leslie E. Kolb, RN, BSN, MBA, Accreditation Director for the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program. St. Lukes Perina-tal Associates is exactly the type of program we envi-sioned when we set up our accreditation in 2009.The board-certified physi-

cians of St. Luke's Perinatal Associates provide high-risk obstetric care, also known as perinatal care. The board-certified physicians special-ize in evaluating, diagnosing and treating a wide range of complications affecting mother and baby. St. Lukes Perinatal Associates provides services in four locations in Allentown, Bethlehem and Wind Gap, PA. The practice focuses on high-risk and critical care obstetrics; multiple births; pregnancy over age 35; and more.

Pennsylvannia Senate and House Republican leadership today unveiled the 2015-16 budget plan that adds consid-erable funding to education without adding to the tax burden of PA families. The budget plan is on track to be presented to the governor before the end of the states fiscal year on June 30th. The Senate and House

Republican plan is a balanced budget that includes no new taxes or tax increases and $200 million in new money toward education. It also includes fundamental changes to the states pension and liquor systems. Historic majorities elected this year in the Senate and House continue to move PA forward with their mandate for responsible spending, not massive tax increases.This budget reflects our

continued commitment to reject excessive spending and tax hikes that could hurt our states economic future and our ability to compete. Instead, we are doing what working families do every day living within our means, said Senate Presi-dent Pro Tempore Joe Scar-nati (R-Jefferson). This is an historic moment

in moving PA forward, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said. We are passing a pro-jobs, fiscally responsible budget that will grow jobs while increasing funding in educa-tion, fully funding human services and corrections and moving Pennsylvanians into the 21st century for public pensions and the sale of wine and spirits.We have produced a

responsible budget and

spending plan that is based in the economic reality of what our families can afford, said Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-Centre). We provide sizeable increases in funding for education while controlling the cost of state government and allowing taxpayers to keep more of their money in their pockets. Legislative support for massive tax increases to support significant spending increases does not exist. We have crafted a respon-

sible, balanced budget which funds our schools, essential human services and keeps government operating with-out making life harder for our middle class and hard-working families, House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said. The budget also tackles the No. 1 cost driver in the state and

school district budgets our pension obligations. By reforming our public pension system, we are ensuring retirees and current employ-ees receive the benefits theyve earned while secur-ing the system for future employees and ensuring affordability for the taxpay-ers.This budget plan makes

significant increases in all aspects of education early childhood, special education, K-12 and higher education without asking taxpayers to pay more, Senate Appro-priations Committee Chair-man Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) said. It is a fiscally-sound and balanced proposal that spends $1.5 billion less than the governors request and it does so without raising taxes or further burdening employ-ers in PA. Once the governors tax

increases were rejected by a

unanimous bipartisan vote, we rolled up our sleeves and started drafting a budget that could pass the General Assembly and still supported our states top priorities in education, human services, agriculture, and public safety without a tax increase, House Appropriations Com-mittee Chairman Bill Adolph (R-Delaware) said. A government that works evaluates and re-evaluates existing programs and spend-ing to make sure all programs are achieving the intended results. This proposal is the product of hard work, scruti-nizing each and every program and account to make sure that, before we ran to taxpayers for more money, we were certain existing programs were working. The budget contains: No

new taxes or tax increases. $30.1 billion in total state spending, $100 million new

state dollars for basic educa-tion that is combined with reforms to the basic educa-tion funding formula and improvements in account-ability, $20 million for special education, $30 million for early education, including Pre-K Counts and Head Start, $300 million in savings for the state and school districts to pay for capital improvements, $41 million across the board for higher education, $2.8 million to address avian flu, expanding community-based services for seniors to help keep them in their homes and communities, structural reform to the pension system, which is the No. 1 cost driver for the state and school districts, $200 million in additional revenues through liquor reforms and stronger state revenues, meaning the deficit is not at the levels previously anticipated.

Five years ago a family member of a hospice patient approached St Lukes Hospice to organize a Bike Ride because he wanted to give back to the hospice who cared for his mother. Now, celebrating its fifth year, St. Lukes Hospice Bike Ride has become a way for many others to give back to hospice. On June 6th, more than 200 riders took to the trail to celebrate life, riding in memory of family and friends. Memorial signs for loved ones dotted the trail under the shining sun.The turnout for the hospice

bike ride was amazing. Everyone was very enthusi-astic and ready to ride. I recognized the many familiar faces of those who rode for hospice last year, returning to ride again in this years event, said Linda Moller, RN, MSN, Director, St. Lukes Hospice. Even more employees, friends and family participated in the ride this year, many of whom rode for family members, friends and patients. In fact, St. Lukes employee Aimee Kipila was riding in memory of her father who was cared for by St Lukes Hospice.Rider and Bethlehem

resident Aimee Kipila, MS, RN, CCRN, Patient Care Manager, Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke's Anderson Campus, said, My dad,

William Rauenzahn, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in the fall of 2012. After fighting a long battle that included chemo and radiation he transitioned to hospice care in the spring of 2014. St. Lukes Hospice gave my dad and my family the support we needed at that time. Because of them, I believe my dad had the most peaceful end of life possible, and we were able to cherish the time we had left with him. The last normal cancer-free Fathers Day I had with my dad was spent riding bikes together on the D&L trail, so

I rode for him. Aimee rode with a group of

friends from her work unit who rode to support her and in memory of St. Lukes Hospice patients.Aimee continued, Riding

for St. Lukes Hospice and seeing my dads memorial sign meant so much to me. I felt like I was doing a little something to keep my dads spirit alive by being a part of such a great cause. I will certainly participate again next year.After the bike ride several

riders approached hospice staff to thank them for the

wonderful hospice care their loved ones received and for organizing the bike ride to allow them to ride in their respective loved ones memo-ries, said Moller.The St. Lukes Hospice

annual charity bike ride is a perfect combination of fun, exercise and charitable giving, according to Moller. The ride was part of the nationally-recognized Get Your Tail on the Trail initia-tive, encouraging healthy exercise and activity.

The Members of the Slate Belt Corvette Club would like to thank the following trophy sponsors for making the 10th annual Vettes for Vets car show another success! Thank You: Wind Gap

Chevy Buick; Sabitino Insur-ance Agency, Inc.; Merchants Bank; The Motor Company; R. G. Hoffman Electrical Contractor; Dotta Auto Sales, Inc.; Pocono RV Sales and Services; Weaver Chiroprac-tic Center, LLC; Todds Auto Body; Miller Bros., Inc; Owens Monumental Co.; Dues Automotive, Inc.; Bangor Tire and Auto Center; Oxfords Pasties; Zitos Speedshop; Ralphs Radiator and Auto Repair; David J. Ceraul, Attorney at Law;

State Farm, Lucy Flinn; Mt. Bethel Medical Center; Dorene Brodts Styling Studio; Lickety Stitch; Reimer Bros., Inc; State Representative Marcia Hahn; Detzis Tavern; Bangor Elks Lodge No. 1106; Brian Witmer Ins. We would also like to thank

the many businesses that donated prizes for the tricky tray; the firemen that parked the spectators; the vendors; Miller Keystone Blood Mobile; our great DJ, Jerry Deane; Jon Hyde, our com-puter ace; the members of the Bangor Exchange Club that prepared the food; all the entrants that have supported this great event for the past 10 years! Without you there would be no Vettes for Vets Car Show!Thank you!Slate Belt Corvette ClubBangor, PA

Panther Valley Ecumenical Church (PVEC) on Rt. 517 in Allamuchy, NJ is hosting a series of free family movie nights on July 11th, July 25th, August 8th and August 22nd. The movies are open to everyone and will be shown outdoors starting after sunset. Anyone wishing to come should bring a lawn chair or blanket. We are excited to share the

Free Family Movie Nights with our neighbors, said Reverend Ninabeth Metcalf, who became the new pastor of the PVEC congregation on July 5th. These movies are a great way for friends and

families in our community to come together for a fun evening and a wonderful opportunity for me to meet people. On July 11th the movie will

be Beethoven, the 1992 classic starring Bonnie Hunt, Charles Grodin and, of course, Beethoven, the lovable puppy who adopts the unsuspecting Newton family. Laughs ensue as the puppy grows into an active, playful and disaster prone 185 pound St. Bernard. On July 25th, the movie will

be Alvin and the Chipmunks, in which a trio of singing chipmunks (mischievous

leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore) help a struggling songwriter named Dave find fame and fortune. Popcorn and bottled water

may be purchased from PVEC. In the event of rain, the movies will be shown indoors in the churchs Fellowship Hall. You can find more information about PVEC and their Free Family Movie Nights, as well as their upcoming Vacation Bible School, at pvecchurch.net.Panther Valley Ecumenical

Church is a multi-denominational congrega-tion, founded in the 1960s as

a combination of Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal and United Church of Christ. In practice, their worship

services and celebrations respectfully blend the tradi-tions of all four denomina-tions, and the congregation includes individuals and families who identify them-selves with more than 13 denominations, which bears out the churchs philosophy of all are welcome.When people join the

congregation, they continue their membership in the denomination of their choice, including the founding denominations and many

others. Although the church was

originally intended to serve the needs of Panther Valley, a housing development begun in the late 1960s in Alla-muchy, it is not a party of the development and the congre-gation includes members from Warren, Sussex, Hunt-erdon and Morris counties in New Jersey. PVEC welcomes everyone

to their services, and the congregation continues to hope that that throughout the world a similar spirit would

enable people of all religious traditions to live, work and worship together in coopera-tion, harmony and peace so that Christs wish might be fulfilled that We May All Be One. PVEC programs include

adult education programs, a Sunday school, a Vacation Bible School, several choirs and a variety of mission and community outreach activi-ties. For more information, contact Anne Ellis, Vice-Chair of Council, at anne.ellis21@gmail.com.

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and many House Republican colleagues joined together on July 2nd to condemn Gov. Tom Wolf for his veto of House Bill 466, the liquor privatization measure that would increase revenues for the state without raising taxes on PAs work-ers, families and businesses.Liquor privatization

provides freedom and conve-nience for consumers, revenues for the state, an end to an inherent conflict of interest, a return of govern-ment to its core functions and a vital path to moving PA into the 21st century, said Turzai. By vetoing this bill and denying a broad-based, b i p a r t i s a n - s u p p o r t e d measure, the governor has signaled clearly that his policies have very little to do with what the people want and everything to do with protecting a small segment of special interests.Wolf has continually

campaigned for a govern-ment that works, though part of that scheme requires demanding more than $12 billion dollars in tax increases over the next two years, all placed on the backs of taxpayers. The Republican House and

Senate budget that didnt raise taxes included the divestiture of the states Prohibition-era total monopoly over the wholesale and retail sale of both wine and spirits one of only two states (Utah) to have such control over how its citizens consume the commodities, said Turzai. It is very disappointing that

the governor is choosing taxes over new and recurring revenues which could be used for our schools and human services, said House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana). This historic legislation provided more than $220 million this year and recurring revenue with-out raising taxes. Our

constituents are for selling the state stores; they do not support raising taxes for higher spending. A government that works

is continually evaluating and re-evaluating existing programs and spending to make sure all programs are achieving the intended results, said House Appro-priations Chairman William F. Adolph Jr. (R-Delaware). We were able to balance this budget by adopting such efficiencies and generating new revenues by moving Pennsylvania into the present by privatizing our archaic liquor system and not by relying on the billions of dollars of tax increases the governor proposed in his budget.Some of this new revenue

would come from the ending of border bleed the estimated $300 million worth of wine and spirits that Penn-sylvanians purchase out of state each year. This bill provided three

times more revenue for the state than the current system does and would create many new family-sustaining jobs throughout the Common-wealth. said Liquor Control Committee Chairman Chris Ross (R-Chester). The governors refusal to

move Pennsylvania into the 21st century raises many questions. Our liquor system is a blue

ribbon example of status quo policy and protecting special interests, said Rep. Seth Grove (R-York). With the veto of liquor privatization, Gov. Wolf is maintaining the status quo and protecting his special interest friends.

Today is a sad day for those of us who fight for change in Harrisburg every day. Keep-ing the status quo is unac-ceptable and maintains a system which is failing Pennsylvanians." According to the Depart-

ment of States web site, the United Food and Commer-cial Workers (UFCW) 1776, whose members work at the governments total monopoly of more than 600 wine and spirits stores, contributed $180,000, including in-kind donations, directly to Wolfs campaign. Its national affiliate contrib-uted overall $394,930 in Political Action Committee funding to Pennsylvania state campaigns in the 2013-14 campaign cycle.The governor has

demanded modernization of the current system and status quo for the UFCW. The government has no

business whatsoever selling liquor, said Rep. Mike Regan (R-York/ Cumber-land). This is for private enterprise, on which America was founded. It is frustrating that Gov. Wolf has decided to put the desires of special interests ahead of what Pennsylvanians want. Modernization is tanta-

mount to installing screen doors on submarines, said Turzai. Its absurd to think government can run any business better than the private sector, and prolong-ing this antiquated practice is a slap in the face to consum-ers and taxpayers. By its own convoluted

design, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board inher-ently operates under a conflict of interest that desig-nates the agency as both purveyor of promoting and selling alcohol, all while regulating and enforcing laws at the same time, said House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).We had an historic oppor-

tunity to raise new revenue, not raise taxes on our fami-lies and to get rid of this insane conflict of interest that sees Pennsylvanians burning tax dollars on both sides of the market in order to maintain a state-run monopoly, said Cutler. This veto will be disap-pointing to Pennsylvanians from many differing political viewpoints. Pennsylvanians have over-

whelming supported getting rid of the conflict, which clearly does not benefit them in choice, prices or conve-

nience. According to an FM3 poll conducted on the issue, support transcended political affiliation, gender, region, and even union membership. It found that consumers who make purchases at the state stores most often favor change by more than 70 percent. Fully two-thirds of Penn-

sylvanians want to see wine and spirits sold in privately owned stores, said Ross. We will continue to keep working to give them what they want. It is disappointing that

Gov. Wolf is overlooking the will of the residents of this Commonwealth, said Rep. Mike Reese (R-Somerset/Westmoreland). He is standing with partisan ideologies rather than stand-ing with the many Pennsylva-nians who believe the retail sale of wine and spirits is not a core function of govern-ment. Furthermore, Gov. Wolfs

rhetoric for his veto cites reasons that have been refuted over and over again. Its contemptuous that he feels he knows what is better for Pennsylvanias citizens rather than act on what a majority of responsible adults prefer, Reese added.

Unwanted tires, a potential breeding ground for mosqui-toes, are being recycled through a program launched recently by the Warren County, New Jersey District Landfill in conjunction with the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the countys Mosquito Commis-sion and Health Department.Warren County residents,

businesses and farmers can bring unwanted tires to the landfill at 500 Mount Pisgah

Avenue in Oxford, NJ for disposal for a nominal fee, according to the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County, which operates the facility. Proof of residency is required.Were trying to eliminate

places where standing water can be a breeding ground for mosquitos, said Warren County Freeholder Director Edward J. Smith, liaison to the PCFA, as well as the Mos-quito Commission and the

Health Department.Smith said the commission

identified discarded tires with water in them as a prime breeding ground for mosqui-tos, including the invasive tiger mosquito. Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, the tiger mosquito is increasingly found in other areas includ-ing NJ, and can carry many diseases including yellow fever and dengue fever.Im very pleased with the

progress weve made toward addressing this problem, Smith remarked, adding, I applaud the fact that PCFA has stepped up to the plate on this.The PCFA stands commit-

ted in our effort in working to help reduce the diseases spread by mosquitos, and to increase our recycling goals within the County, said PCFA Director of Operations James Williams. The PCFA does not accept

tires for disposal in the land-fill, Smith said. This has

been a real problem for a lot of farmers, theyve had to stockpile them on their farms, he explained.The tires being accepted

under the new program will be disposed of in a variety of ways, including sending them out to be recycled and using them as a high-heat fuel in an energy-from-refuse incinerator located in Penn-sylvania that is permitted to accept tires.Fees are as follows: Auto-

mobile and SUV tires with or without rims up to 22 inches

are $2.50 each. Commercial vehicle sizes with or without rims between 22.5 and 24 inches are $5 each. Farm equipment tires with or with-out rims between 24.5 and 50 inches are $10 each.Tires cannot contain any

debris within the interior or on the exterior, such as rocks, oil, dirt or any other foreign matter, and loads in excess of 20 tires will be rejected, as well.For more, call 908-453-

2174, 8am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday.

Ciao Amici,It was Thursday, June 25th

and I was preparing for a busy day of cooking at the shop when at 7:44am the phone rings. Now when the phone rings that early my first thoughts are that an employee is calling in sick, the delivery truck is going to be late, or some other prob-

lem was going to arise in the business, or maybe someone wants a breakfast sangwitch, but instead it was my daugh-ter, Julia. Dad, she says Youre a

grandfather again. Jasmine just had a boy, 8 lbs. 9 oz. So all the problems I

thought the call would bring went right out the window. My daughters did what my mom had told Jasmine: Dont call me when you leave to go to the hospital; call me when the baby is in your arms, because the worrying would be too much to take. When Jasmine had her first

son it was October and Hurri-cane Sandy was beginning. She called me at 6:30pm to say her water broke. I tried to put some humor in and I told her our plumber Anthony Ruggiero did not work in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Little did I know that with the loss of power and phone service that we would end up waiting two days to find out

that everything was alright. How circumstances are different from when my mom had us and communication to the old country had to be done by telegraph or my Grandparents by letters. Now you dont have to look for a phone; you have one in your pocket. I can say I sort of understand how my grand-parents in Italy felt; they where happy, but sad they could not be with us. I look

forward to holding my new grandson, Grant. I nipoti sono I punti che

collegano le linee di genera-zione in generazioneGrandchildren are the dots

that connect the lines from generation to generation.~ Lois Wyse quotes Con cordiali saluti, JoeGrowing up in the Butcher

Shop, is available at the shop or on our web page. To receive menu specials and

our newsletter, join our mail-ing list at JDeFrancoAnd Daughters.com, click on mailing list and enter your email. Send your Roseto stories, recipes and com-ments to portipasto@epix.

net or call 610-588-6991. J DeFranco and Daughters is located at 2173 W. Bangor Rd. in Bangor, PA. Store hours are 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, with catering available anytime.

Hello, fellow readers!Last week we heard from

Craig of Frelinghuysen about his willows gone wild right next to his pool. Theyre beautiful trees but cause countless hours of cleanup, explained Craig, who went on to rant about each stage of his dirty dilemma, giving us all a good laugh. The most recent dilemma was a huge cluster of ants that took up residence under his trees. They were feeding on the gooey substance called honeydew, caused by the giant willow aphids his trees became infected with. I asked Craig for an update

and wondered if the weeping willow planted near the back-wash had the same sticky stuff. My theory was that tree may have been spared as, unlike his others planted in dry areas, it likely is getting plenty to drink; though back-wash water is doused with chlorine. While willows can handle occasional drought, they thrive in water. As with all plants, providing the right

cultural environment keeps them healthy and less prone to insects or disease. We got lots of rain over the

last few days so the trees, lawn and pool deck have been cleansed of the sticky goo and the ants are gone, shared Craig. Im hoping the aphids have all been washed from the leaves and will take the rest of the season off. The chlorinated tree had the same amount of honeydew as the others. I'm not really sure about swarms of ants under that tree because it's all thick grass, but I suspect they were having a party over there, too.Turns out a go-to aphid

remedy is to knock them off using a strong spray of water from the garden hose in the early morning every other day for about a week. Our rainy spell likely did the job for Craig. Getting rid of the ants is

important, too, as they kill beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewing that prey on aphids. You can use an organic aphid control pesticide such as Neem Oil that will also take care of the ants. The grass growing under the

willows is hogging moisture and nutrients from the trees. It would be best to remove the grass and use organic mulch out to the drip line to help maintain the moisture. That will cut down on leaf raking, too. The fallen leaves should stay put to decompose and add nutrients to the soil. There, there, Mr. Fastidious. Its all about acceptance. And making the best environment for you and your plants. Garden Dilemmas?askmarystone.com

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