Bangor State Farm Agent, Brian Witmer

Named 2011 Afterschool Champion

officials, program
providers, youth, faith-
based leaders, parents
and business leaders
from across the com-
monwealth to empha-
size the importance of
afterschool programs in
the state.
Afterschool programs
Steve Hughes, secretary of the Richmond Lions pick up where the
Club, presents a certificate of appreciation to Pat school day leaves off.
Aguiar, manager of the store at the Northampton In addition to offering
Farm Bureau in Tatamy, for being the leading kids a safe, supervised
retail outlet in sales of the clubs line of bird nest
boxes by selling 33% of all club sales in 2010. place to go before and
after school, on week-
Richmond Lions Club ends and during
summers to get
Continues Building For Birds academic help,
programs provide a
The members of the started with blue bird nest variety of activities-
Richmond Lions Club are boxes in 2003 has art, music, dance,
busy building their increased each year with sports, science, service
annual supply of bird nest the addition of wren and learning, career explora-
boxes and feeders for chickadee houses, a bird tion and much more-
their fundraising project feeder and now includes a that help kids develop
started eight years ago. In bat house and nest boxes
that time the club has for wood ducks and From left to right, Thierry Malley, Witmer and Lynn Cromley. new interests and skills.
built and sold over 1650 screech owls. The Afterschool
units to support Lions Faithful retail outlets Pennsylvania State- outstanding work in families across Pennsyl- Champion Awards
projects of sight, hearing were lead last year by wide Afterschool/Youth developing, supporting vania. honor programs and
and diabetes awareness. Northampton Farm Development Network and promoting meaning- The awards took place individuals for excel-
Locally, the club supports Bureau in Tatamy who (PSAYDN) honored ful high-quality after- during the PSAYDN lence in the service of
youth soccer and ball sold 33% of all the club’s State Farm Agent Brian school - out-of-school annual reception on children, schools and
teams as well as an sales in 2010. Other retail Witmer as an After- time programs to benefit March 8th, which communities.
annual scholarship at outlets who carry the bird school Champion for children, youth and brought together elected
Bangor Area High boxes include; The Bird
School. House in Bethlehem,
They are active donors Miller’s Egg Ranch in
to the local food bank and East Bangor, Canfields in
maintain the Richmond Stroudsburg, Rigo’s
ball field that is used for Hardware in Belvidere,
youth sports, scouting Miller Brothers in John-
events and a youth sonville, and Raisner’s
fishing derby. Garage on Little Creek
The bird boxes are made Road in Bangor. For more
from 100% recycled information you can
products from Saylors- contact the Lions club
burg Lumber and Bangor coordinator, Tom Joseph-
Glass. The project that son at 610-599-9913.

The Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce held the Grand Opening of the New Offices at 366 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor. Left to right:
State Representative Marcia Hahn, Steve Hurni, Richard and Patti Guarry, Rosemary Albert, Chamber President Nadine Moyer,
Congressman Charlie Dent, Jeff Ott, State Representative Joe Emerick, and Chamber Office Manager, Laura McLain. Stop in
and see what the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce is all about. If you’re lloking for a Slate Belt Gift Certificate, something to
do in the area, or if you need help in the business world, the Slate Belt Chamber is ready to help. Stop in or call Laura at 610-
588-1000.
 Happy Belated birth- ies, test limits, and Merchant’s Bank The deadline to submit
day to Joelene explore the forces of Walkers are holding a completed applications
DeFranco of J. buoyancy and gravity. craft and vendor event is Friday, April 15th.
DeFranco and Daugh- Space is limited so call on Saturday, April 2nd, Prizms Salon and
ters Catering! She 610-588-4136 now to from 9am to 3pm at St. Day Spa and Marisa’s
celebrated on March make your reservation. Mary’s Church on 340 Mixed Bag, 216 Here is a list of the new Adult fiction: Coben,
20th. We hope you had The East Bangor North Lehigh Avenue in Nazareth Pike, Route items added to the Harlan, Live wire;
a wonderful day, United Methodist Wind Gap (Route 512). 191, will be hosting a collection of the Bangor Gudenkauf, Heather,
Joelene! Church, 136 W. Central There will be free Ladies Night Out on Public Library during The weight of silence;
What makes your boat Ave. East Bangor, will admission and parking. Thursday, March 31st, the week March 10 Hannah, Kristin, Night
float? Bangor Public hold a Pastie Sale on Raffles, door prizes and from 6pm to 9pm. Stop through 16, 2011. road.
Library invites teens to April 5th. Pasties can lunch will be available. by for fun, fashion, and
explore physical forces be picked up after Vendor spaces are still glamour! There will be
in the awesome new 3:30pm at the Church. available. Contact cheese, wine, discounts,
Float your Boat Pasties are beef and Melissa 610-599-0796 freebies, an airbrush
Workshop on April 9th, broccoli cheese, both or Karen 610-588-9211 makeup demo, and
at 1pm. Challenge with or without onion. for more information. more!
yourself and your If interested, call Anyone interested in Roseto American
friends to push boundar- 610-588-1745. forming a Belle Chap- Legion will be hosting
ter for the Roseto Signups and Tryouts for
Cent’ Anni Celebra- Baseball on April 3rd
tion, please call Lorna and 10th, at Roseto Ball
Curtolo at 610-588- Park at 3pm. Players on
3220. last year’s roster must
The Bangor GFWC's also attend. For more
annual application info, call Steve at
process to select high 484-264-0017.
school Senior Scholar- We love hearing from
ship winners is now you! Please send your
open. Application forms tidbits of information to:
are available in the The PRESS
Guidance Office for 1 Broadway,
seniors at Bangor, Pius Bangor, PA 18013
X, and Faith Christian. thepressnews@enter.net
 Slate Belt Idol Date Changed to May 20 Slate Belt Slate Belt’s St. David’s
The Families First one rehearsal date, open to Slate Belt area Heritage Welsh Society Meeting Notes
Slate Belt Idol competi- Wednesday, May 18th, residents, including
tion has changed and 7pm. Wind Gap, Pen Argyl The members of the St. were said to have
will be held on Friday Please remember this and Bangor. It is also Days 2011 David's Welsh Society travelled into the land
evening, May 20th. is a fundraiser, a winner open to all Lehigh of the Slate Belt met on now known as Missouri
If you are between the will be chosen by total County, Northampton Cancelled Tuesday, March 22nd, at
the Trinity Lutheran
where they lived with
Native Americans.
ages of 16 years or older number of dollar votes County and Monroe Since 1997, Slate Belt
you are invited to join by the audience, there County residents. Church in Bangor. This resulted in several
Heritage Days has been Following the business Mandan tribal traditions
open auditions on will be two rounds, then Please contact Carol at a downtown event in
Monday, April 18th, and a winner will be 610-248-5843for more meeting, the group that bear resemblances
Bangor. This event was heard a brief presenta- to several Welsh tradi-
Wednesday April 20th, crowned. information. created to enhance the
from 6pm to 7:30pm at In addition to the SBI Look for them on Face- tion from member tions. Researchers in
borough's downtown Joanne Evans on the Wales and the U.S.
the Wind Gap Middle title, the winner receives book – Slate Belt Idol businesses during their
School Auditorium, a $500 cash prize and PA. legend of the Welsh continue to investigate
sidewalk sales. Prince Madoc and his the stories and legends
1620 Teels Road in recording session. Due to these economic
Wind Gap. The 2011 winner will voyages to the New surrounding Madoc and
times, a decrease of World. his voyages to the New
The registration fee is also be appearing on available space, numer-
$5. A photo will be stage solo at Musikfest Some believe that the World. Following the
ous challenges that have Prince made several discussion, the group
taken at the time of your opening night, August occurred and the short-
audition. 5th. The runner up will voyages to the Americas enjoyed refreshments
ened planning stage, the before Christopher and fellowship.
Each contestant must receive $250. There committee voted to
be prepared with a short will be an optional Columbus set sail and The next meeting of
postpone the festival landed in New World. the Welsh Society will
bio and a song ready to Judges’ Choice cash until June of 2012.
sing acepella. prize, which will also Some of the people who be held on April 26th,
Thank you to the com- accompanied Madoc 7pm at Trinity.
You must be available include a solo perfor- mittee for their contin-
for the show date, mance at Musikfest. ued support and they
Friday, May 20th, and The competition is look forward to this
festival for 2012.
 Richmond UMC Pancake
and Sausage Supper
Richmond United homemade ice cream.
Methodist Church The Church is located
Annual Sausage and on Route 611, four
Pancake Supper will be miles south of the junc-
held on Saturday, April tion of Route 512 and
9th, from 3pm to 7pm. 5.8 miles north of the
A full course meal will traffic light in Martins
be served and includes Creek.
sausage, mashed pota- Call the Church office
toes, green beans, for more information
pancakes, spiced about the dinner at 610-
cabbage, gravy, and 588-7317.
Scholarships Offered by
Slate Belt AARP
The Slate Belt Area Bangor. Students who
Bangor Chapter # 4135 are currently attending a
of AARP is offering two or four year college
scholarships for high who meet these require-
school seniors entering ments are also eligible.
college. The individual schools
Persons who are mentioned have infor-
attending college are mation concerning the
also eligible. applications. Applica-
Applicants must be a tions are also available
resident of either from Deanna at 610-
Bangor or Pen Argyl 588-4623; Maria at
school taxing districts. 610-588-4278 or
High school students Annette at 610-588-
must be attending either 4963.
Bangor Area High This is the third year
School, Faith Christian
School, Roseto; Pen
the chapter is offering
scholarships.
F.A.C.E.S. Plans Upcoming
Argyl Area High School The deadline is April1 Bike Run
or Pius X High School, 15th.
F.A.C.E.S. (Faith, ful for community
Accountability, Com- support as this event
munity, Education, and yielded scholarships to
Services) recently help kids and adults gain
hosted a 50/50 fund- needed counseling."
raiser for scholarships to The organization is also
help children and fami- gearing up for their first
lies gain critical services Charity Bike Run on
and supportive counsel- May 14th, where local
ing. businesses can take
The top winner was advantage of sponsor-
Nancy Bauer of Bangor ships and individuals
Straight Chiropractic. can get on their motor-
Nancy was thrilled to cycles and ride for a
know she won $200 and great cause.
when asked why she F.A.C.E.S. has a
participated in this fund- mission to improve the
raiser she noted, "We quality of life for
always support non- diverse groups,
profit groups and individuals, youth and
F.A.C.E.S. is one of our families. For more
favorite charities." information, visit the
According to new website at www.F-A-
board member, Charles C-E-S.org or call 610-
Fornaro, "We are grate- 881-4448.
 Pocono Pride Fast Pitch
Plans Breakfast Fundraiser
Pocono Pride Fast The cost is $6 and $4
Pitch Softball will be for children under 5.
holding a fundraising All proceeds will
breakfast at Applebee’s, benefit the Pocono
3702 Easton-Nazareth Pride Fastpitch Softball
Highway, in Easton. team’s trip to the
The event will be held USSSA World Series
from 8am to 10am on Road to Orlando Tour-
Sunday, April 10th. nament this summer.

Monroe County Special

Olympics To Hold Tricky
Tray Event on April 9th
The Monroe County Doors open at 5pm, and
Special Olympics will the drawings begin at
be holding a Tricky 7pm. Admission is $5,
Tray on April 9th, at the which includes one sheet
Jackson Township Fire of tickets. Additional
Co., Route 715, in Jack- sheets may be
son Township. purchased.
The Slate Belt Area Knights of Columbus
Council #3862 thankS everyone that came
out to their Spaghetti Dinner on March 13th.
Pictured is Alexis Verbin enjoying one of her
delicious plates of spaghetti. On April 9th,
the Knights of Columbus will be out collect-
ing for The Pennsylvania ARC who will
distribute the funds to local ARC affiliates.
ARC advocates, educates, and provides
services and support to people with intellec-
tual and developmental disabilities and their
families. They will be near Capital Plaza on
512. Please donate to support this worthy
cause.

Lehigh
Township
Country
Fair Moves
in 2011
The Lehigh Township
Country Fair Committee
would like to announce
the dates and location of
the 20th Annual Lehigh
Township Country Fair
have moved.
This year’s dates will
be Friday, August 26th
(5pm-11pm) and Satur-
day, August 27th (1pm-
11pm).
The location of the Fair
will be at the Lehigh
Township Volunteer
Fire Co. #1 which is
located at Route 248 and
Blue Mountain Drive in
Cherryville.
Plenty of parking will
be available in the
Bethany Wesleyan
Church parking lots
which are directly
across the street.
The Fair will still have
its fantastic fireworks
show as well as musical
entertainment, Chinese
Auction, crafters and
vendors, plenty of food
and games and rides.
Look for mor eexciting
changes this year.
More information will
be available in early
summer.
For more information
on the Lehigh Township
Country Fair. please
contact 610-767-9339.
 Connections St. Peter’s ELC Announces
For Women April Events
“Chick Chats” St. Peter’s Evangelical 4th Sunday of Lent. SPY
Program at Arndt’s Lutheran All women of the Slate Lutheran Church, 1422 will meet at 9am.
Church Road, Pen Confirmation classes
Church in Forks Celebrates Belt are invited to join
Argyl, has announced begin at noon.
us at the center which is Sunday School is held
One Year Anniversary in Hope Springs Com- upcoming events for the
church. Choir rehearsal on Sunday mornings
Two Open House ties that are provided at munity of Faith, at 3rd from 9am to 10am for
and Market Streets in will be held on Thurs-
events will be held at Open Arms, and visitors day, March 31st. ages 3 through grade 9.
Arndt’s Lutheran can participate through- Bangor, on Monday God’s Love Preschool
evenings from 6pm to The Youth meet at
Church, 1851 Arndt out the day. 6pm, the Praise Band at is accepting applications
Road, Forks Township A complimentary 8:30pm and on Friday for the 2011-2012
mornings from 10am to 6:30pm, and the Adult
in April to celebrate the lunch will be served at Choir will begin at school year.
one year anniversary of noon, and all are 1pm. April will be a St. Peter’s Latchkey
month of "Chick Chat" 7:30pm.
their senior activities welcome to enjoy the Sacrement of Holy offers after-school care
program, Open Arms lunch as well as coffee, (bring your crocheting for children in Kinder-
or knitting and join in Communion will be
Senior Connection. The tea, juice and snacks celebrated at the Satur- garten through 6th
program provides older throughout the day. the conversation) with grade.
the exception of April day Night Alive Service
adults with resources Registration begins at on Saturday, April 2nd, The church is located
and opportunities to 10am, but visitors can 4th, when Emma from 1.5 miles southeast of
Turning Point of the at 5pm. It will also be
socialize, enjoy a come at any time during celebrated at the 8am WInd Gap at the inter-
variety of activities and the day. On Thursday, Lehigh Valley will join section of Church and
the group for a very and 10:15am services on
enjoy mental and physi- April 14th, there will Sunday, April 3rd, the Delabole Roads.
cal stimulation. On also be an Open House, informative evening.
Tuesday, April 12th, a special one year anni- Join them on April 15th,
from 10am to 3pm, the versary cake and a 9am to 11am, in the Red Stroudsburg Aglow
Open House will show- Thread Café for a "Just
case the types of activi-
choral concert by the
Bethlehem MORA. Be You" breakfast. Welcomes Guest Paul Weiser
The Stroudsburg grandchildren. Paul gra-
Aglow will meet on duated from Drexel
Saturday, April 9th, at University as a civil
9:30am at the St. Peter’s engineer and Joan
United Methodist graduated as a nurse
Church in Saylorsburg. from Lankanua Hospi-
The guest speaker for tal. They served in Iran;
the month of April will Dallas, Texas; Cincin-
be Paul Weiser. nati, Ohio and Philadel-
Paul and Joan Weiser phia.
were married May 30th, On April 13th, 1975,
1954. They come to us they gave their lives to
from Coopersburg. Jesus after many
They have four challenging events.
children (three boys and The Weisers oversee
one girl), two grand- about 100 scheduled
daughters, seven grand- meetings monthly in
sons and five great Lehigh County.
Helen Kopec To Teach
Jewelry Making Class
Helen Kopec of HAK basic styles to choose
Creations will teach a from and will be able to
jewelry making class on complete their project in
Saturday, April 9th at one class session.
Silver Arrow Gallery in The class cost of $25
Tannersville. The class will include instruction
will meet from 11:30 to and all supplies. Class
1:30pm. Helen is a very size is limited to 10
talented artist from people so pre-
Swoyersville, and has registration is required.
been exhibiting her art To register or for
at the gallery for over further information
two years. Jewelry contact Silver Arrow
making has been a Gallery at 570-619-
lifelong passion for 0461 or info@silver-
Helen. arrow-gallery.com.
She works in silver,
gold and copper using
gemstones, glass and
recycled beads. Her
jewelry reflects simple
beauty, grace and
whimsy.
The jewelry making
class will focus on wire
wrapping custom brace-
let. Students will have 3
 Nationwide Insurance Brings Safety Message
to Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show
The Nationwide booth
is inside the front door
of Stabler Arena, next to
the Pennsylvania State
Police booth. Nation-
wide and the State
Police have partnered
for the texting while
driving experience for
visitors to the Greater
Lehigh Valley Auto
Show.
Research has
confirmed that texting
or use of cell phones
while driving increases
the risk of a crash.
Over the last several
years Nationwide has
done several distracted
driving surveys to better
understand the problem.
Visitors to the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show March 31 through The Nationwide surveys
April 3 in Bethlehem, can experience firsthand the dangers of found that:
texting while driving. The simulator will be at the show courtesy of ·80% of people talked
Nationwide Insurance. (Photo courtesy of Paul Maurer.) on phone while driving
Nationwide Insurance Auto Show March 31st mitted to making the ·39% of teen and
agents will bring a through April 3rd, roads safer. Opening the young adults texted
driving simulator to the where drivers can expe- eyes of drivers to these while driving
Greater Lehigh Valley rience firsthand the dangers via the simula- ·45% were hit or
dangers of texting while tor is one way to send almost hit by someone
driving in a controlled that message without talking on a cell phone
environment. serious consequences.” “We are looking
“This is a great oppor- The simulator will be forward to this great
tunity for people to at the Greater Lehigh event and sharing this
actually see how texting Valley Auto Show in experience with as
while driving hampers Bethlehem, Thursday, many people as
their driving abilities,” March 31st, through possible,” said Nation-
said Brian O’Dell, Sunday, April 3rd. wide Agent Randy
Regional Vice President Hours are 10am to 9pm, Crane.
for the Northeast Thursday, Friday and “If we can raise aware-
Regional Office of Saturday and from ness on this issue, we
Nationwide Insurance. 10am to 6pm on have a chance to save
“Nationwide is com- Sunday. lives.”
 “Eggs Original” Egg Decorating Club Prepare For 2011
Show and Sale to Benefit Forks Community Center
carved into works of art. and drawings.
This work of art will be For information on
on display at the Eggs classes/seminars or club
Original Show and Sale, meetings, call Lona at
which will be held on 215-453-5067.
Saturday, April 9th from
11am to 4pm, and
Sunday, April 10th,
from 11am to 3pm, at
the Forks Community
Center on 500 Zucks-
ville Road, Forks Town-
ship, Easton.
The public is welcome.
The admission is $3 and
The Eggs Original and shape. Children 6 to 12 pay $1.
Show will have deco- Eggs decorated in The egg Show will
rated eggs of every size amazing designs and include contests, prizes
Pet Pictures wih The Easter Bunny at AVH
Benefit Waggin’ Tails Animal Rescue
AVH Veterinary on Saturday, April 2nd, Tails Animal Rescue.
Group, Blue Valley from 1pm to 4pm. The AVH will also be
Drive, Pen Argyl, will cost is $7 per picture. accepting donations of
be hosting Pet Pictures All proceeds from the pet food, litter, and blan-
with the Easter Bunny event for to Waggin’ kets for Waggin’ Tails.
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Bangor Alumni Association Sponsors St. Elizabeth
Vera Bradley Bingo Bus Trip
The Bangor Area High Sunday, April 3rd, at the Road in Bangor. St. Elizabeth of Hun-
School Alumni Associa- Five Points Elementary The doors open at gary Parish in Pen Argyl
tion is sponsoring a Vera School, located at 363 11:30am with Bingo is sponsoring a trip to the
Bradley Bingo on Five Points-Richmond starting at 1pm. Trump Plaza Casino on
There will be 20 regu- Thursday, April 14th.
lar games with six There are two pick-up
special games. locations: at the church
Refreshments will be in Pen Argyl, leaving at
sold. approximately 8:30am;
Tickets in advance cost and at the old St. Joseph
$20 or $25 at the door. Church parking lot
Call 610-588-5209 or leaving at 8:35a.m.
610-588-5975 to order For more information,
tickets of for more infor- call Mary Lou at 610-
mation about this event. 863-4846.
Apple Blossom Village Opens April 1st: Check Out What’s New
By Kevin Correll,
Owner of Apple Blsoosm
Village
One Saturday afternoon,
I was sitting on the front
porch outside our Ice
Cream Shoppe just
enjoying the fresh air and
sunshine. A pick-up truck
with three people got out
with their golf clubs,
walked up to the porch,
and announced they were
here to use the driving
range. I chuckled and said
that was great except we
closed the range six years
ago. I said I was sorry
they drove so far for
nothing and they quickly
replied it was no problem,
that they lived in Mt.
Bethel. That was when I
realized that we need to do
a better job letting people
know about our changes.
In June 1998, my wife
and I, along with our three
daughters opened the
doors of Apple Blossom
Village. It started with a
golf driving range and ice
cream stand with a small
outdoor miniature golf
course. In 1999, we added
outdoor batting cages. We
thought we had the bases
covered but needed food
for our venue.
In 2000, we opened our
Café, which offered
standard fast food fare.
By 2003, we were getting
more and more requests
for birthday parties, but
we were limited to what
we could do with our
limited indoor space. We
had already moved across
the street and put up a
4500 sq. foot gigantic ball
pit and tubes in an open
pavilion. In early 2004,
we knew we either had to
“Go Big” or “Go Home”.
We built our 12,500 sq.
foot indoor facility, now
called the FunZone.
Inside you will find a
spacious dining area, a loft
area complete with a fire
place and big screen TV, a
gigantic playplace, a
miniature carousel and
Ferris wheel.
Unfortunately the
economy hit the recreation
business just as hard as
every other business.
Times have changed and
we have to change with
the times. In 2010, we
started changing our
complex from a total
recreation complex to a
Family-Fun Farm. We
still have the gigantic
playplace with the
carousel and Ferris wheel.
And still offer the best
birthday parties around.
We still have our batting
cages and paintball too. Karen Kennedy, Stacy Figurski, Jayleigh, Kaylynn, Allen, and Alex Klaver,
So what’s changed? We children and grandchildren of Kevin and Joan Correll, owners of Apple
have relocated our Blossom Village, get the first taste of ice cream before they open for the
miniature petting farm to 2011 season.
the driving range. The
little ones can get in their farm. This year we are don’t know what is!
faces, touch, feel, and pet offering a full 8-week Come out opening
them if they so desire. program with extended weekend and get ice
Then they can ride their hours. Spend a week or cream scoops for just 50
petal tractors or “Milk the spend the summer. More cents each. Season passes
cow”. information is on our are also available. For the
Did I mention the giant website. Want more month of April, buy one
playyard located 500 feet changes? How about 24 season pass and get the
away from the closest road flavors of soft-serve ice second free. Apple
where there are benches cream available 7 days a Blossom Ice Cream
and gazebos for the week, 12-9 p.m. starting shoppe, batting cages, and
parents and grandparents? April 1. petting farm will be open
Interested in farming? Also available are a 7 days a week, 12-9 p.m.
You will be amazed at all Paintball target range, effective April 1. The
the farm facts in our train rides, and pony rides. FunZone will be open
interactive farm Mazeum. Want more? How about a Thursdays through
It comes complete with Community Garden? Sundays from 10 a.m.-2
many walls of information Come out to the farm and p.m.
and trivia questions. pick your plot for your For more details, check
This is our third year of family garden. our website at
Summer Camp on the If this isn’t change, then I appleblossomvillage.com.
 Bowman, Community that benefit kids and
School Director, always volunteers his
Northampton Commu- time, talent and treasure
nity College - Bangor to bring ideas to
“Brian has taken such Area School District, fruition.”
an interest in the com- who nominated Witmer. According to the land-
munity,” said Deborah “He supports programs mark America After
3pm study conducted
for the Afterschool
Alliance, more than half
a million Pennsylvania
children need – but
don’t have – afterschool
programs, even as state- The Wind Gap Fire Company Auxiliary has
wide demand for after- changed their April meeting to Wednesday, April
school programs has 13th, at 6:30pm. The Easter Flower Sale dates are
increased.“These After- April 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, starting at 10am.
school Champions lead
through example. Their
outstanding commit-
ment and hard work has
been recognized by the Rescue Fire Company #1 and the Ladies Auxiliary
peers, leaders and com- Present Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, on Satur-
munity members who day, April 16th, from 8am until 11am, at Rescue
nominated them,” said Fire Station, 209 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bangor.
PSAYDN director Kacy The breakfast is open to all children, and breakfast
Conley. includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, toast,
“We are thrilled to Stephen Cesare, son of juice, milk, or coffee and a Special Visit with the
shine the light on their Kim and Linda Cesare, Easter Bunny.
inspiring accomplish- graduated Boot Camp The cost is $5 for children, ages 5-13, and $7 for
ments.” on January 15th. He is Adults or older children. Children 4 and under are
graduating Advanced free.
Combat Training on For more information or to reserve your time, call
March 22nd, and leaving Rescue Fire Company #1at 610-588-2212 or email
for M.O.S. rescuefire1_auxiliary@yahoo.com.

The Pennsylvania Fish
and Boat Commission
(PFBC) has established
April 2nd as the opening
day of trout season in 18
southeastern Pennsylvania
counties. April 16th is
opening day for the rest of
the state.
Opening day is one of
the biggest fishing days of
the year. The PFBC has
been busy since mid-
February stocking area
Merchants Bank Offers
Reward for Martins Creek
Bank Robbery
Merchants Bank of
Bangor PA is offering a
$5,000 reward for infor-
mation leading to the
arrest and conviction of
those involved in two
robberies at its Martins
Creek branch located on
Main Street in Martins
Creek, Northampton
County.
The directors and man-
agement of the Bank are
making this offer
because of concern over
the safety of its employ-
ees and customers.
Also for that reason
and because of the
recent rash of bank
robberies in the Lehigh
Valley, the Bank will be
hiring plain clothed
security officers to
patrol the Bank’s
branches throughout the
day.
The robberies
happened on January 8,
lakes and streams with a
fresh supply of brook,
brown and rainbow trout.
Every year, the PFBC
stocks about 3.2 million
trout in waterways across
the state.
Among those fish are
8,650 trophy golden
rainbow trout that will be
dispersed.
The 18 counties that will
open trout season on April
2nd are: Adams, Berks,
Bucks, Chester, Cumber-
land, Dauphin, Delaware,
Franklin, Juniata,
Lancaster, Lebanon,
Lehigh, Montgomery,
Northampton, Perry,
Philadelphia, Schuylkill
2011 at approximately
10:48 a.m., and on
March 23, 2011 at
approximately 2:20 p.m.
In both cases, a man
entered the bank, went to
the teller window, and
demanded money.
The suspect in the
January 8th robbery is
described as a white or
Hispanic male, approxi-
mately 5 feet 10 inches
to 6 feet in height,
weighing approximately
225 pounds.
He was wearing black
or dark blue pants, white
sneakers and a black
hooded sweatshirt with a
zip-open hood.
The sweatshirt hood
when zipped shut forms
a skull pattern that
covers the face. There
was also writing or
design on the back of the
sweatshirt.
He left the bank with
and York. Anglers must
purchase a fishing license
to fish in these counties.
A resident fishing license
costs $22.70 and a
trout-salmon permit is
$9.70.
A license is required for
anyone 16 and older.
Licenses can be purchased
at local sporting goods
stores or online at
www.fishandboat.com.
To see if local streams
have been stocked, visit
RepEmrick.com and click
on “Trout Stocking
Schedules” or visit my
office in Mt. Bethel to
pick up a copy of the 2011
Trout Stocking Schedule.
the money in a white
plastic [Target] shop-
ping bag.
The suspect in the
March 23rd robbery is
described as a white
male, approximately 6
feet in height, weighing
230 pounds.
He was wearing light
brown pants, gloves, a
mask, and a brownish
gold Carhartt hooded
sweatshirt.
He left the bank with
the money in a black
[computer type] carry
bag.
The reward will be
paid to the person (or
evenly distributed to the
people) who provide
information that leads to
an arrest and conviction.
Anyone with informa-
tion is asked to contact
the Pennsylvania State
Police Belfast Station at
610-759-6106.
 d Upright Player Piano: Built Beer Kegerator: holds 1/2 FEI Camper Trailer: 13 feet 1996 Ford F150: new paint, no
by Milton in the 1900’s, with keg, two years old, black, from long, needs work, or use for rust, red, stick, 6 cyl., $3,999.
over 90 music rolls, asking Micro-Matic. empty keg and 2 storage. First $200. Call 610- Call 570-897-6672. (3/4)
$100, OBO. Call 610-863- CO2 tanks included, one tank 588-7680. (4/4)
1987 Honda VT 700 Shadow:
5288, after 5pm. (4/4) full. $950 invested, selling for good condition, $1,600. Call
$500, firm. Call 610-217-0772. Suzuki 100cc Enduro, $350. 484-560-3452. (3/4)
Buffet Server: 44”x7”x34”, GE Washer and Dryer: works (3/4) Call 570-982-3555. (2/4)
$25; White, wooden, 2-drawer great, $150 for both. Electric 2002 Tacoma Parts: Smittybilt
file cabinet, $10; Texas instru- keyboard, like new, $250 or Handguns: Sig Sauer 226 in 2000 Harley Davidson: Dyna chrome nerf bars, $25; bug
ments, adding machine, $10. best offer. Call 484-298-3664. 9mm with 2 clips, $550; Glock Wide Glide, like new, 671 shield, $10; bed liner, free. Call
Call 610-759-7295. (4/4) (3/4) 23 in .40 cal. with 5 clips and 2 Cub Cadet Snowblower: 2 original miles, one owner, 570-897-7682. (3/4)
holsters, $475; Sig Sauer 220 Stage M-N-926E, 9 horse $10,000. Call 484-515-2093.
Dining Room Table: 60”x40”, Range Hood: like new, beige in .45 with 2 clips, $525; Smith power, electric start, 26” (2/4) 2002 Kia Sportage: 4 door
rectangular, three 12” inserts. Headlight, Good shape, $500. SUV, 4 cyl., auto, cruise, tilt, AC,
color, paid $250, will sell for and Wesson 629 classic DX in CD, Radio, 83k miles, runs
Extends to 96”. Nice wood $125. Call 610-863-9444. (3/4) 44 mag., 8 3/8 barrel, with 610-381-7849. (4/4) 2008 Yamaha Scooter: like
grain, formica top, six caned great, clean. Needs nothing.
Leupold 2 scope, $800. All new condition, cheap running, $4,750. Call 610-837-3786. (3/4)
chairs, in VGC. Solid Wood. Kitchen Table: $45; Wool-co prices firm, must be John Deere 214 Garden $1,200. Call 610-863-9228.
$250. Call 973-383-0565. (4/4) Man’s heavy-duty outerwear, transferred by PA Dealer. Fee Tractor: New tires, new seat, (2/4) MasterCraft Mud and Snow
$15. Call 610-863-7050. (3/4) extra. Call 610-217-0772. (2/4) new paint, with snow plow and Tires: Tread like new, 400 miles,
Like New AT&T mower deck, $700. Call 610- New Helmet: Harley Davidson P245/75 R16, E10R, $250 for all
Quickfire/Touchscreen Solid Oak Entertainment Playstation Games: Harry 217-0772. (4/4) BL. Half face shield. $150. Call four. Call 570-897-6672. (3/4)
Cellphone: has skinomi Center: 76”x36”x20”. Fits a Potter, PS3; 4 Harry Potter for 610-863-9051. (1/4)
protection on it, cellphone clip, 1992 Cub Cadet 1720 2006 Hyundai Sante Fe: 42,352
30” TV. Can email pictures. PS2; 5 PS2 Baseball; 2 PS2 orginial miles, all wheel drive,
original box, and book. $70. $350 or best offer. Call 610- Nascar; PS2 Spiderman; PS2 Tractor: with 46’ deck, rebuilt 2007 Black Hybrid Motor-
Call 610-442-4169. (4/4) heated mirrors, etc., asking
599-0328. (3/4) X-Men; PS2 Wolverine; PS2 carb., new plugs, manuals cycle: 80 mpg. Exc. cond. 250 $10,000. Call 610-452-2199.
Crash Nitro; PS2 Spyro; 3 PS2 included. $525, runs good. Call CC, street legal. $700 (orig. (3/4)
Avon Bottles for Sale: Futon: VGC, thick mattress, Spongebob; PS2 Evolution; 570-8977682. (3/4) $1500). Call 610-704-5699.
Variety of bottles, 38 pieces, two zip covers included, can PS2 Splashdown; PS2 Over (1/4)
$150; People Avon Bottles, 26 be used for couch or bed, The Hedge; PS2 Nicktoons International Lawn Trailer:
pieces, $130; Animal Avon $100. Call 610-881-4178. (3/4) Volcano Island; PS2 Cabela’s $50. Call 610-597-4349. (3/4) River Rider by Sevylor: brand
Bottles, 56 pieces, $250. Call Deer Hunter 2005; PS2 new boat, hold 3 ppl. Comes w/
610-442-4169. (4/4) Reese Button Holer: make Curious George; PS2 The Lawn Mowers: 5.5 Snapper & oars, 2 rod holders & seat.
offer; Singer button sewing Incredibles; PS2 Happy Feet; 4.5 Craftsman, both mulchers. Asking $275. Call 610-573-
Antique/Vintage School machine, make offer; Union PS2 The SImpsons Road Always kept inside. Call 610- 7889. (1/4)
Desk: with drawer under seat Special Blindstitcher, make Rage; 1 DVD, Music Jesse 588-7804. (1/4)
in VGC. $100. Call 610-442- offer. Call 610-597-4349. (3/4) McCartney, Up CLose with a Travel Trailer: Gulfstream 30’.
4169. (2/4)GE 1.5 Cu. Ft. bonus DVD. 30 in all, Just Farmall “H” Tractor: new Sleeps 8, exc. cond., very
Space Saver Microwave Craftmatic Adjustable Full $300. Will sell separately. paint, runs exc. Best Offer. Call clean, non-smoking. Great
Oven: Great condition, white, Size Bed: Reduced to $1,400. Cash only. Call 610-360-4647. 610-588-7545. (1/4) value at $16,990. Email
$75. Call 570-897-5310. (4/4) Call 610-428-1900. (3/4) (2/4) deanhoag@gmail.com or call
Allis Chalmer “WD” Tractor 570-656-4402. (1/4)
Whirlpool Super Capacity: 2 Glider: with two matching Boys Saddle Shoes: white Tires: tires like new, w/ snow
speed washer and Whirlpool chairs, $400. Bedroom and navy, Willits Footwear, plow. Runs exc. 1 owner. Best
Large capacity dryer. Used, dresser, and chest of drawers. size 6.5, never worn, Brand offer. Call 610-588-7545. (1/4)
vergy good condition. Asking Marching, blonde with large new, $35. Paid $45. Great for
$200 for the set, OBO. Call mirror. $100. Call 759-4719. Easter. Call 610-588-6991. Cub Cadet: 22 hp., 44” cut,
570-897-5310. (4/4) (3/4) (2/4) mulcher, Kohler V-twin. Model
# GT 2544. Less than 18 hrs. Ranger Cap: Hightop, windows,
Complete set of Umpire Antique Clocks: and Tall Dishes: for display or use. $3200. Call 570-992-5210. black, good shape, $100. Call
Equipment: used one season, Grandfather Clock; full set of Beautiful patterns. Must sell; (1/4) 610-381-7849. (4/4)
can be used for catcher. $45, Hummel Plates, 25, from 71 to no room. $50. Call 610-588-
OBO. Call 484-547-8650. (4/4) Simplicity: 15 hp., Kohler 2000 Dodge Neon: PS, PB, PW,
95; Winchester Commemora- 4279. (1/4) New DVD player, auto, good tires,
tive Guns from $650. Call engine, grass catcher, hydro- 191k highway miles, runs good,
Handicap Walkers: two, like 610-863-5016. (3/4) For Sale: Hoover Falir Power state, 44” cut. $1200. Call 570-
new, $8 each. Take one or $2,000. Call 570-897-7266. (4/4)
Nozzle, small vacuum cleaner: 992-5210. (1/4)
both. Beginner’s Guitar, $8; Humidifier: Honeywell, Auto, $10; New Fieldcrest Bath Rug, 1971 International Dump Truck:
Awai Stereo, Radio, Cassette, 3 gal. per day, $40; Sled: purple, still in bag, 9’ x 6’: $15; Older Model Sears Crafts- Low mileage! Single axel, 2-spd
CD, player, needs work, has Rocket plane, 4 ft., good New Burgundy Rug, 3’ x 5’: $5. man Mower: 38.5” cut, 12 hp. rear, 10 yd. dump, 478 gas motor.
two speakers, $10. Call 610- condition, $10. Call 570-992- Call 610-863-4734. (1/4) engine w/ grass catcher. $150 New air brakes. Only 68k and runs
863-4734. (4/4) 8831. (2/4) OBO. Call between 8am & great! Model# 2120A. Service
manual incl. $3500. Call 908-619-
For Sale: Solid wood, 7- 4pm: 610-588-3050. (1/4) 2559. (1/4)
Betty Boop Animated Clock: Ceramic Hobby: 3 large kilns, drawer desk w/ matching top
eyes move and leg swings, numerous molds, work table hutch: $100; 3 black powder
new in box. Call 610-588- with fiberglass trough. Call revolvers: $100 - $150;
7321. (4/4) 570-982-3555. (2/4) Steamer trunk w/ drop front:
$100. Call 610-588-3031. (1/4)
Solid Oak PA House Enter- Girls Clothes: Sizes 2, 3, 4, 14’ Grumman Boat:
tainment Center with 2 and 5; $1-$3. Boys Jeans, PVC Pipe Fittings: many Shorlander trailer. 25 hp
matching side cabinets. sizes 9R and 9S, $3. Call sizes. Cast iron baseboard & Mercury OB motor, fish finder.
Includes Kenwood stereo 610-729-7295. (2/4) pipe. $1200 OBO. Call 610- Like new. Oars. $3000. Call
tuner, double cassette deck, 759-3293. (1/4) 610-863-9051. (1/4)
amp, 5 disc player, Sony 5 Honda Generator: EG5000
CD/DVD player, and 2 Bose model, 5ooo watts, used once,
speakers, like new. Asking $1,300; Trek Mountain Bike,
$500, OBO. Fire truck youth 7000 model, alum. frame,
bed, will sell with or without mens, like new, paid $750, sell
mattress, $120, OBO. Call for $400; Snapper self-
610-588-3982. (4/4) propelled mower, $100. Call
610-217-0772. (2/4)
Yale Slate-Top Pool Table:
$800, excellent condition. Call For Sale: desk, hutch, printer
570-269-5538. (3/4) table w/ chair: $120; 8’
Beringer Pool Table w/ acces-
Loft style Bunk Bed: includes sory kit: $1200. Call 610-863-
2 twin mattresses, desk, 4166. (1/4)
ladder, shelves. $200.
Woman’s black leather biker Golf Clubs: left handed. King
jacket, size 10, $75. Call 570- Cobra driver: $50; Master Grip
242-6614. (2/4) square driver: $40 OBO. Call
Ol 610-588-7782. (1/4)

Display the Finest Fish and Corals From Around
the World In Your Own Home
The Reef and Pond Shop – Mt. Bethel
By Sarah Loren
Twenty years ago, Joe
Kazarda’s life was
consumed by his hobby
and interest in salt water
aquariums, exotic fish,
corals, and other marine
life. Today, his hobby has
become a career as the
owner of The Reef and
Pond Shop, located at 1086
South Delaware Drive, in
Mt. Bethel.
“To bring a piece of a reef
home from half way
around the world and
watch it flourish is
awesome,” Joe said.
The Reef and Pond Shop
offers the finest saltwater
fish and corals from around
the world. The store also
features pond fish and koi,
imported during the
summer. But Reef and
Pond isn’t just a place to
purchase fish for your
aquarium. Customers will
find everything they need,
from salt mix to frozen
foods.
“We have everything you
need to start and maintain
a saltwater aquarium
successfully,” Joe said.
Whether you’re just
getting a tank started, or
need an expert opinion on
a tank you currently have,
The Reef and Pond Shop
is the place to go.
“All too often, customers
are lead astray by other
stores,” Joe said. “When
someone else messes up
your tank, we’ll get you
back on track.”
Some of the services Joe
provides include aquarium
installation, setup and
maintenance, free water
testing, expert advice and
service, and more.
“We know what we’re
talking about,” said in-
house expert Larry.
Verifying Larry’s
statement is a 300 gallon
display tank, featuring
colorful coral and beauti-
ful fish, some over 10
years old.
Not only do local ticket with every which you’ll find in big-
community members take purchase, and a winner is box stores.”
advantage of everything chosen each month to
receive freebies.
They are open Wednes-
Reef and Pond has to offer, day through Friday, noon
but those from New York, “We’re just friendly and to 8pm, Saturday, 11am to
New Jersey, and Delaware down-to-earth,” Joe said. 8pm, and Sunday, noon to
travel to the aquatic “We offer expert advice, a 5pm. For more informa-
specialty store in search friendly atmosphere, and tion, call Joe or Larry at
for something more. the best prices; none of 610-588-8799.
“We’re the only store in
the community that
specializes in the keeping
of marine life, fish and
corals,” Joe said.
“And we have the
absolute best prices in the
industry.”
Along with great prices,
The Reef and Pond Shop
also features monthly
member giveaways.
Customers can sign up to
become members for free
at RNPchat.com. Mem-
bers are given a raffle