Life is a journey, not a destination.

All roads lead to the Blue Valley Farm show complex on Sunday, September 25th, at 10am. Faith United Presbyterian Church of Pen Argyl especially invites all hurricane victims to attend this event to remember all the good things still in our lives. Come early and join them for coffee and cake. The Journey kicked off with a trail hiking program of local Slate Belt sites. The next upcoming event is a Wine & Wisdom program being held at Franklin Valley Vineyards at 2pm on Saturday September 24th. A $3 donation is requested.

How often have we spoken of making our way in life, taking the right path, coming to a fork in the road, or finding strength for the journey? Even in the midst of a hurricane and all of the damage it caused in each one of our lives, we really do have much for which to be grateful. But how often do we set aside the time to be thankful for all the good things in our lives? How often do we acknowledge and celebrate those good things? On September 25th at the Blue Valley Farm Show building, there will be ample opportunity to do just that!

Come out and join the Bangor Slater Marching Band in celebrating its 34th year in hosting the Festival of Marching Bands. The festival will be held on Wednesday, September 28th, beginning at 7pm, at Bangor Memorial Park. This years festival will be filled with the colorful sights and sounds of the marching bands

from Easton, Pen Argyl, Southern Lehigh, William Allen, Pleasant Valley, Wilson and of course, the Bangor Slater Marching Band. The East Stroudsburg University marching band will also join in for a special performance. Over 600 band members will be performing their field shows that they have been practicing since August.

The musical talent and precision shown in these shows is truly amazing! The visiting bands will be judged in specific categories and ratings will be presented at the end of the show. Food and drink will be sold in the two concession stands. Program booklets will also be available for purchase. Bangor nostalgia items, candy grams, and

baked goods will also be for sale at tables located near the home concession stand. Admission is $5 per person, $3 for students, free for children under five, and Gold Passes will be honored. The raindate for the event is Thursday, September 29th. Come out for an entertaining evening of music, food, and fun!

This Weeks Featured Business: Martins Creek Inn: pg. 23 Bangors Bryan Klein Completes 4 Corners Tour: pg. 4 Pen Argyl High School Announces 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees: pg. 18

Grab your cowboy boots and hat and head to Tatamy Fire Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays for Line Dancing! Tuesdays dancing will be held from 7pm to 9:30pm, and lessons start at 7:15pm for $5 per person. Fridays dances last from 7pm to 10:30pm, and $6 lessons begin at 7:15pm. For details, call Joe or Marianne Miller at 610-759-2785, or visit www.purecountry dancers.com. Stu Mintz is Over the Hill! Hell be celebrating his 40th birthday on September

24th. Happy Birthday, Stu! We would like to wish Zak Kozinsky a very Happy Birthday on September 22nd. Have a fantastic day, Zak! Denise Hackenburg will be celebrating her birthday on September 24th. We hope you have a great day, Denise! We would lke to wish Lenny Ruggiero Hes not heavy, hes my brother! He will be celebrating on September 26th. Happy Anniversary wishes are sent to Donald and Shirley Ascani on September

27th. We would like to wish Steve and Sue DeFranco a very Happy Anniversary on September 27th. Ashley Cook will be celebrating her birthday on September 27th. We hope you have a wonderful day, Ashley! Hailey Mintz will be celebrating her second birthday on September 29th. Have a great birthday, Hailey! We would like to wish Jake Ascani a very Happy Birthday. He will be celebrating on September 28th. Belated 93rd birthday wishes are sent to Mildred Weidlick, who celebrated on September 17th. She is currently a patient in Slate Belt Medical Center. Happy birthday and get well, Mildred! Jason Gulick and Laura Diozzi - sitting in an apple tree...K- I -S- S- I- N- G! Both share their birthdays in

the very same week! Happy Birthday on September 19th and 23rd! Watch out for gravity! The Borough of Roseto will be holding Community Yard Sale Days on September 30th, Otcober 1st, and October 2nd. Yard Sale permit fees will be waived for these dates. St. Peters Church, 1422 Church Road, Pen Argyl, is planning their 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off and they are looking for teams to participate! The event will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, from noon to 4pm. Contact Carl at 610-972-7593 to enter a team or for more information. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other tidbits of information to us at: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013
thepressnews@enter.net

Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week September 1st through 7th, 2011: Adult fiction: Albert, Susan Wittig, The tale of Castle Cottage; Brandman, Michael, Robert B Parkers Killing the blues; McCrumb, Sharyn, The ballad of Tom Dooley; Rendell, Ruth, The vault; Morris, Mary McGarry, Light from a distant star. Large Print fiction: Brown, Sandra, Tough customer; Castillo, Linda, Pray for silence; Clark, Mary Higgins, Just take my breath; Clark, Mary Higgins, Two little girls in blue; Evanovich, Janet,

Sizzling sixteen; Fletcher, Jessica, Skating on thin ice; Gerritsen, Tess, Ice cold; Grafton, Sue, T is for trespass; Gudenkauf, Heather, The weight of silence; Patterson, James, Cross fire; Sandford, John, Buried prey; White, Karen, On Folly Beach; Young, William, The shack. Adult non-fiction: Caldara, Anna Maria, Gossamer threads; Ferruccio, Frank, Diamonds to dust; Ferruccio, Frank, Did success spoil Jayne Mansfield. Junior fiction: George, Jean Craighead, Tree castle island. DVDs: Life as we know it.

Bangor High School Remembers 9/11

On Friday morning, September 9th, the students and staff devoted the first hour of the day remembering the tragic events of 9/11 and contemplating how the world has changed since the attacks. Staff members Jeff Miller, Allen Haddad and Mark Prestifilippo joined Interim Principal John Reinhart and students Kerry Reider, Zach Cappella and Ian Haddad in a television program that highlighted the triumph of the human spirit in the face of such horrific events. A photo montage of the Bangor Area High School Marching Bands tribute at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, was accompanied by eyewitness testimony to the tribute. Mr. Prestifilippo sang a beautiful rendition of Where Were You by Alan Jackson. After a video presentation of the events of 9/11 students and staff were encouraged to hold classroom discussions on the tension that exists between efforts to achieve a more secure nation and the personal freedom that Americans hold so dear. It was a day of reverence and conversation about the challenges we face in the world in the age of international terrorism. Home need a makeover? Looking to spruce up that dull kitchen or bathroom? A wide selection of ceramic tiles and backsplashes are available at Country Carpet Shoppe, 450 S. 1st. in Bangor. Call 610599-6112 or visit http://www.countryc arpetshoppePA.co m for more information. Photo by Sarah
Loren/The PRESS

Klein Completes SCMA USA 4 Corners Tour

Bryan Klein of Bangor recently completed a SCMA USA 4 Corners Tour. The 64-year-old motorcycle enthusiast left Bangor on June 16th and started in Key West, Florida, then went to San Ysidro, California, Blaine, Washington and Madawaska, Maine. I love riding, he said. The most beautiful part was the Cascade Mountains. Bryans bike is a Honda Goldwing which he bought in December, 2008 and has 92,000 miles. Bryan was the first person from PA to finish this years ride. He made seventy seven stops for gas and spent $1,132. The first day of his ride was the longest, at 1100 miles and approximately twenty hours. By contrast, the shortest day of his ride was his last day, only 361 miles. Bryan said that the most challenging part of the trip was Los Angeles, where he encountered six lanes of bumper-to-bumper traffic, which didnt surprise him. Among the most interesting and unique sights he encountered
By Maria Cascario

was a park in Maine dedicated to the four corners riders. He purchased a brick with his name and the year he completed his ride to be placed in the park. Bryan knew that it was legal to ride between cars in California and when asked if he did this, he smiled and said, Yes, I did. One of his favorite stories he likes to relate about his trip was a conversation he had with a state trooper in Florida. The trooper told him, Dont stay in Homestead or anywhere near Miami because the motorcycle might not be there the next day. Bryan recommends this trip to anyone who liked to travel long distances. Theres a lot to see in this country, Bryan said. Not only did Bryan travel through the US, but he also took a short

cut through Canada. If it wouldnt have been for the GPS, Id still be up in Quebec, Bryan said. Its all French! Thanks to his GPS, Bryan didnt get stuck in Quebec. After 13 days and 8,129 miles, he

made it to all four corners of the tour. After a total of 10,758 miles, he arrived home. On September 7th, Bryan started his travels yet again: He left Ocean City, Marylandand headed to Sacramento, CA.

Abby and Eric Karasek announce the birth of their daughter, Chloe Elizabeth on August 13th, 2011 at 4:31 PM. She was born at Pocono Medical Center and weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 18 inches long. They live in East Stroudsburg. Proud grandparents are Kay & Ralph Stampone of Wind Gap and Joanne & Peter Karasek of Bangor. Great grandparents are Mary Karasek and Roger Gist.

The Slate Belt Knights of Columbus will be having a Roast Beef Dinner at the Council Home, 1680 W. Bangor Road in Bangor on Sunday, September 25th from 11am to 5pm. The public is welcome. Come enjoy roast beef with salad, vegetables, roll and butter, dessert and beverage, all for $10. Children under eight eat free. For reservations and takeouts, call 610-588-0762.

GriefShare, a support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one, will begin meeting on Sunday, October 2nd.

The sessions will be held from 3pm to 5pm on Sundays for thirteen weeks at the church. Registration is $10, with scholarships available. Childcare is available upon request. For more information or to register, please contact the church office by calling 570-9927050, or ermail office@ mounteatonchurch.org. Directions to the church and more information about GriefShare may be found at mounteatonchurch.org. Mount Eaton is a nondenominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages.

The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a church picnic in conjunction with Rally Day on Sunday, September 25th at 11am at the church: fun and games for everyone! Bring a covered dish to share. The church is located at 136 W. Central Avenue, East Bangor. For more information, call 610588-4453, or visit www.ebumc.org.

McMichaels United Methodist Church, Rt. 715 and White Church Road, McMichaels, will be holding a soup, sandwiches, and bake sale on September 24th, from 11am to 2pm. There will be three kinds of soup and three kinds of sandwiches. The event is donation only. A bake sale will also be held. Call 570629-1136 for more information.

St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church has announced their schedule of events for the coming months. St. Peters Lutheran Church is having their 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 22nd, from noon until 4pm. Please call the church office if youre interested in having a team in the cook-off. Amateur

teams only, please. Gods Love Preschool is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. St. Peters Latchkey offers after-school care for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. The Church is located one and a half miles southeast of Wind Gap at the intersection of Church and Delabole Roads.

(NAPSI)The Red Cross closely monitors national and local inventory levels to ensure we can provide blood where its needed when its needed, said Dr. Richard Benjamin, chief medical officer, American Red Cross. Blood is a perishable resource and must be replenished through regular donation. The Red Cross is asking current and potential blood donors, blood drive sponsors and community leaders to help recruit blood donors, especially those who are type O negative. Type O negative blood can be in particularly high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Type O negative blood donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle joined the effort by promoting blood donation on his No. 16 Red Cross Ford this summer for the race held on June 19.

As a blood donor myself, said Biffle, I encourage everyone who is eligible to give blood to call 1-800RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to find a convenient blood donation location and to schedule a lifesaving blood donation appointment. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. The Red Cross must collect 22,000 units of blood each weekday and another 15,000 units each weekend to meet the needs of hospital patients across the country. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to give blood. Eligible blood donors are asked to call (800) RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates their 37th Annual Harvest Festival on October 8th and 9th, with this years theme, A Country Fair. Come out and enjoy many of the typical activities found at a local country fair of the 1800s. Enjoy baking and canning contests, see who won first place in the farm animal categories, see the latest in 1800s farm equipment and stay sharp when dealing with the medicine man. Visitors can vote on their favorite carved pumpkins and decorated scarecrows. The ladies may even organize a temperance protest and there will be a Guess the Weight of the Pig contest. There are always lots of things to see and do at a country fair. There will also be demonstrations of many early American skills and crafts, such as broom making, pottery, spinning, weaving, yarn dyeing, tatting, coopering, quilling, outdoor brick bake oven, Dutch oven cooking, butter making, and rope making. Theres always plenty of good country food and folk entertainment (on the stage and around the farm). Children will enjoy a variety of activities, including the Pumpkin Patch, old time games, one-room schoolhouse, pony rides, and wagon rides. Dont forget to buy a few raffle tickets for the beautiful Broken Dishes festival quilt! The Civil War

Encampment is always a favorite at Harvest Festival. The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G Reenactors will portray the drill and every day life of soldiers in the 19th century, giving visitors a glimpse into local history. Harvest Festival offers visitors of all ages two days of old-fashion fun. All funds raised will help support the mission of Quiet Valleys nonprofit educational organization. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located three miles

south of Stroudsburg, off of Business Route 209. The festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th from 10am to 5pm, rain or shine. Demonstrations are under tents.

Admission for adults is $10 and children three to 12 are $5. No pets and no smoking please. For more information, contact 570-992-6161, farm@quietvalley.org or www.quietvalley.org.

Blast Aerobics Plans Party in Pink Zumbathon

Blast Aerobics, 32 Broadway, Bangor, will be hosting a Party in Pink Zumbathon at their location on September 24th, from 1pm to 3:30pm. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. I love what I do because it is so rewarding, and doing what I love for a great cause is priceless. When I saw that Zumba and Susan G. Komen joined forces to raise money for the cure by getting different places to host a Party in Pink Zumbathon, I didn't hesitate to host one at Blast Aerobics Studio, said Nancy Garcia - Rashkow, Owner and Instructor at Blast Aerobics. Youll burn lots of calories and have fun for the cure during the Zumbathon. Every little bit helps, and Blast is honored to groove and sweat for the cure. Blast Aerobics Studio is the place where you get fit, burn calories, meet new friends and have fun while working out. For more information, please visit blastaerobics.com.

Biondi said. Merchants is a locally owned and operated community bank. Headquartered in Bangor, Merchants has two branch offices in Bangor and additional offices throughout the Lehigh Valley, including Mount Bethel, Wind Gap, Nazareth, Forks Town-

ship, Martins Creek, and a Business Center in Easton. MNB Investment Services is a division of the Bank and offers investment and wealth management financial services. Visit Merchants Banks website at www. merchantsbangor.com.

Merchants Bank recently donated $1,250 to five area school groups that participated in a series of car washes at the banks Forks Township branch this summer. The bank hosted the events as part of their efforts to join in and support the opening of the new Weis Market on Sullivan Trail. Easton High School Cheerleaders, Nazareth High School Cheerleaders, Easton High School Boys Basketball Team, Bangor High School

Boys Basketball Team, and the Bangor Boys Cross Country Team, each took a Saturday from the end of July through the end of August to wash cars at the bank, which is located next to Weis Market. Weis shoppers were invited to have their cars washed as they left the parking lot of the new grocery store while they could enjoy free hot dogs and beverages provided by Merchants Bank. Merchants Banks

directors and employees have remained steadfast in our tradition of supporting area schools and businesses, said Anthony J. Biondi, CEO and director of Merchants Bank. This was a perfect way for us to reinforce our commitment to the community by helping the school organizations to raise funds for their groups, while providing a special treat for the Weis shoppers. It turned out to be a winning situation for everyone, and that was our goal,

The Northampton County 4-H Center is sponsoring an Open Schooling Horse Show to be held Sunday, October 9th, at the Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth. It will start at 10am. This show is open to any youth between the ages of eight and 19, and adults. It will offer walk-trot, open, jumping and fun classes throughout the day. A costume class will be held at the end of the show. Each class is $6. All entrants are required to wear a hard hat in all classes.

Release forms, 2011 Coggins and a rabies certificate are required before entry into the show. This show is offered as a learning experience for the youth and adults of the area. It will be an informal

show, appropriate riding boots and hard hats are required. No t-shirts will be permitted; neat, but not formal dress is required. For more information concerning this show, please call 610-8377294.

Pocono Health System Launches National Campaign to Educate Women About Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Pocono Health System (PHS), in partnership with the Vascular Disease Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is launching the second phase of This is Serious, a national campaign to drive awareness and action around the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in women. The campaign encourages women to be alert to DVT/PE symptoms, and to talk to their doctors about their risks. As many as 600,000 people are affected by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) every year, and more than half of those are never diagnosed. DVT is a blood clot in one of the deep veins in the legs, and is caused by a number of factors. In many cases these clots can be painful. But some people dont have any symptoms at all, which can make diagnosis difficult. Sometimes these clots break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. The first year of the campaign was designed to provide education and awareness to all women about DVT. Year two focuses on the increased risk for DVT during pregnancy and the first six weeks after delivery. During pregnancy, higher estrogen levels make blood more likely to clot and the enlarging uterus can slow blood flow by compressing veins in the pelvis. If a Cesarean section is performed, decreased mobility during recovery contributes to an increased risk of DVT/PE. Spirit of Women hospitals effectively implement opportunities like the This is Serious campaign to increase awareness in their communities, and encourage women to become their own health and wellness ambassadors. DVT education will be integrated into all childbirth classes. To find out about PHS Women and Children Health Care Services, please visit poconohealthsystem.org or call 570-421-4000. This is Serious was developed by Spirit of Women and the Vascular Disease Foundation in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For more information, visit ThisIsSerious.org.

Lehigh Valleys Borough Business Revitalization Program (BBRP) has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for the second year in a row - for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Trust Main Street Center. Once a year, the National Trust and its partners announce the list of accredited Main Street programs that have built strong revitalization organizations and demonstrate their ability in using the Main Street Four-Point Approach methodology for strengthening their local economy and protecting their historic buildings. "We congratulate this year's nationally accredited Main Street program for meeting our established performance standards," said Doug Loescher, director of the National Trust Main Street Center. "Accredited Main Street programs are meeting the challenges of the recession head on and are successfully using a focused, comprehensive revitalization strategy to keep their communities vibrant and sustainable." The organization's performance is evalu-

ated annually by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, which works in partnership with the National Trust Main Street Center to identify the local programs that meet 10 performance standards. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as developing a mission, fostering strong publicprivate partnerships, securing an operating budget, tracking

economic progress, and preserving historic buildings. For more information on the national program accreditation program, visit www.preservation nation.org/main-street /about-main-street/theprograms/national-programs.html. The BBRP is a regional Main Street program that represents a partnership between the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber Foundation, the Dept. of Community and Economic Development, Lehigh

and Northampton Counties, and participating communities: Alburtis, Bangor, Bath, Catasauqua, Coopersburg, Hellertown and Pen Argyl. The BBRP has been a Pennsylvania statecertified Main Street Program since 2005. The BBRP was established as a bottom-up program. Volunteers, elected officials, and business and property owners all work together to outline goals and enact projects that fit the need of that participating commu-

nity. The Chamberemployed coordinator provides technical support, access to resources, and helps to organize the volunteer efforts and assist municipal staff/Council as issues arise relevant

to the community structure. The coordinator for the Bangor and Pen Argyl Borough Business Revitalization is Sharon Davis. She can be reached at 610-9734404.

On September 13th, the monthly meeting of the Wind Gap Fire Company Auxiliary was held. Plans are going strong for a Tricky Tray on October 8th at the fire hall from 1pm to 4pm. New items from gift certificates, money trees, Pampered Chef, and Longaberger will be offered. With each sheet of tickets purchased, patrons get a free chance for the door prizes worth $50 or more. The kitchen will be open and there will be free coffee. Its getting closer to that time of the year and Santa Clause is booked to visit the fire hall. They will be holding a breakfast with Santa on December 3rd, from 8am until noon. Children two and under are

free, children ages three to nine are $8, and children ten and older are $10. The cost includes a breakfast buffet, craft and a picture with Santa. For reservations, call Erika at 610-863-0707, or Tiffany at 610-6544515. Reservations will be taken for Santa to visit your house and children by firetruck. A discussion was held on the management of the kitchen. They discussed offering inhouse catering in the future. Information is also being taken about new tables and chairs. The auxiliary also holds bingo every Friday at 6:45pm to help support the fire company.

The North Bangor Volunteer Fire Company will be holding their monthly All-You-CanEat Breakfast on Sunday, October 2nd, from 7am to noon. The cost is $7 for adults, and $3 for children. The menu includes scrambled and over eggs, omeletttes, French Toast, original, choco-

late chip, or blueberry pancakes, homefries, and white or wheat toast. Meats include

ham, scrapple, bacon, sausage, and chipped beef. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and assorted

juices will be available. The firehouse is located at 301 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor.

The Washington Township Fire Company Auxiliary will be holding a Holiday Bingo on November 20th. Doors open at 11:30am, and games start at 12:30.

The cost is $20 in advance, and $25 at the door, and there are only 150 tickets available. For tickets, call Shirley at 610-588-1746 or Ruth at 610-863-7402.

Pen Argyl High School Announces 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
The Pen Argyl Area High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has selected the following individuals for the Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held on September 17th, during half-time at the football game against Notre Dame. Donnie Dentith, Sr., Class of 1960, was an outstanding athlete at Pen Argyl High School during the late 1950s. He was an outstanding basketball player who decided to play football his senior year. Donnie was a punt returner and started at safety where he intercepted 5 passes in nine games. Donnie also earned 4 Varsity Letters for the basketball team and was primarily a playmaking point guard. He led the Green Knights in both assists and steals for two consecutive years and was named CoCaptain of the team his senior year. He led the 1959 Pen Argyl team to its first winning season and finished it with a record of 13-7. The team tied for the Lehigh Northampton League Championship, Champions, three Regional Champions and three State Qualifiers for Pen Argyl. He is a member of the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Hall of Fame, served as Asst. Director of the District XI Wrestling Tournament and Regional Wrestling Tournament for eleven years. Jim was also the Athletic Director at Pen Argyl for eleven years before retiring and accepting the same position at Moravian Academy. He was a member of the District XI Athletic Directors Association where he sat on the Executive Committee and Wrestling Committee for ten years. In 1996, Jim was named Colonial League Athletic Director of the year by his colleagues. He currently resides in Bethlehem and still enjoys running and weekends at the beach. Frances Hall-Rowley, Class of 1993, was a three-sport athlete at Pen Argyl High School who participated in Field Hockey, Basketball and Softball. Fran had a great work ethic which helped her become a natural leader. She earned twelve Varsity letters during her high school career, playing Midfield, Center, and First Base on the Green Knight teams. Fran continued her career at Beaver College, now Arcadia University, where she played Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball and Lacrosse. She twice earned AllConference honors in Field Hockey. She was also named to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference All-Academic team seven of her eight semesters. She currently resides in Pen Argyl with her husband Dan and her daughter Frannie. She is self-employed as a Physical Therapist and has coached our Green Knight Field Hockey Team successfully for the last twelve seasons.

but unfortunately lost 62-57 in a one game playoff against Hellertown. Donnie was named First Team AllLehigh Northampton League, as well as, Honorable Mention All-State his senior year. He also is very proud to have beaten arch rival Bangor eight consecutive times and finished his career with 653 points.

He currently resides in Wind Gap with his wife Kathy and has enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play basketball at Pen Argyl. Anthony Graziani, Class of 2001, was a three sport athlete at Pen Argyl High School participating in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He earned six Varsity Letters and was one of the finest quarterbacks to ever play the position at Pen Argyl. He took the helm at a time when the Green Knights were struggling and quickly returned Pen Argyl to one of most feared teams in the Colonial League. In 2000, Anthony was only the third player in Pennsylvania history to both rush and throw for 1,000 yards in the same season. He currently holds Pen Argyl records in the following categories: Passing Yards per/season (1,789), TD Passes

per/season (19) & career (36), and Total Offense per/season (3,056) & career (5,584). Anthony continued his playing career at Lehigh University where he played linebacker on defense. He currently resides in Forks Township and is a manager at JFR Salvage in Wind Gap. Tyler Germano, Class of 2001, was a great receiver and safety for Pen Argyl High School during the late 1990s. He earned three Varsity Letters and was a key contributor on our 1999 & 2000 Green Knight teams that went undefeated and captured two consecutive Colonial League Championships. Tyler led these championship teams in receptions and yards and was named First Team All-Colonial League his junior and senior years. He was also placed on the Morning-Call and Pocono Record All-Area Teams

and recognized by the Pennsylvania Football News with All-State honors in 2000. Tyler finished his career with the following receiving statistics: Tyler currently resides in Easton and continues to support the Green Knights each week, no matter where they play. James Tiernan, Class of 1960, was a 1960 graduate of Leonia High School in New Jersey. Jim has served Pen Argyl school district as a history teacher, coach and athletic director for more than 30 years. He was Head Coach of the Cross Country, Track and Field and Wrestling teams during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Jim really enjoyed coaching wrestling and was responsible for building the successful program we have today. He took over the program back in 1967 and struggled through a few long seasons as he was trying to recruit wresters to the young program. Jim increased our numbers and had his first winning season (10-4) in only his fourth year. The Green Knights continued their winning ways and Jim ended his career with nine winning seasons and a record of 119-94-3. He coached six District

Monroe County Republican Women will be hosting a blood drive at the Monroe County Republicans Office, 112 Park Avenue, Stroudsburg, from 1pm to 6pm on Thursday, September 29th. The blood drive is being held in conjunction with MillerKeystone Blood Center, the only blood provider to 22 regional hospitals including the Blue Mountain Health System, Easton Hospital, Hazleton General Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Lukes Hospital and Health Network. Over 450 units of blood are needed each day by the hospitals in our area, said Marie DAmato, Donor Resources Representative. The Blood Center

is grateful to the office of Monroe County Republican Women, for their commitment to our regional blood supply, and we urge all local residents to support a vital community service by donating at this blood drive. In order to donate, individuals must be 17 years of age or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be feeling healthy; they must not have donated in the past eight weeks. All donors must also provide valid identification; ID must have the donors name printed on it, as well as a photo and/or signature. Walk-ins are welcome at this blood drive. For more information or to pre-register for donation, call 610-681-6694.

(NAPSI)Designing a functional and clutter-free room that grows with your child can be a tall order. The room should evolve and adapt as needs change.

Fortunately, there are some quick solutions to help you and your children getand stayorganized. Here are a few tips to help: Invest in dualpurpose furniture and a

long-lasting closet. Closet storage can be adjusted as your child requires bigger clothes and different storage needs. For example, ClosetMaids easy-toinstall, adjustable ShelfTrack system creates a custom design with open stock wire shelving that can be cut to size or you can purchase an affordable wire starter kit with everything you need in one box. Make organizing as easy as possible for your child; consider removing the closet doors and adding colorcoordinating curtains. This will prevent finger pinching, toe stubbing and the possible derailment of the sliding doors off the tracks. Label all bins or pullout baskets to help your child with his or her reading skills. Write the word and match it with a corresponding picture. This will make cleaning up a fun game to play with your child. Play the game at the same time every day to make organizing a daily habit. Add subtle pops of color to liven up the room. Fabric drawers, available in an array of colors from princess pink to denim blue, are a convenient way to store items like toys and blankets-even clothes.

Grab one and do a quick lap around the house, picking up stray items. Incorporate a small table with chairs in the room. It will create an ideal place for drawing, reading, projects and homework. It can help cut down on the amount of items spread out on the floor and around the house. Designate a side of the closet for each child if theyre sharing a room; it will keep everything in order. For additional tips, as well as storage and organization solutions, visit closetmaid.com or call (800) 874-0008.

(NAPSI)You may be able to cut your energy costs with the help of high-performance windows. The average cost of energy used to heat and cool homes rose more than 33 percent in the last decade, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Fortunately, homeowners can find relief today by upgrading their windows. ENERGY STARrated windows are a good starting point. They can currently save homeowners an average of $320 annually when replacing single-pane windows. High-performance

windows offer even greater energy savings potentialup to 40 percent more than minimum ENERGY STAR windows. To maximize savings, look for highperformance models labeled as Envirosealed Windows and Doors with Duralite. These windows feature nonmetal spacers that provide the best insulation and greatest effect on energy bills. The savings dont stop there. This year, homeowners can save up to $200 on their taxes by installing qualified windows. For more information, visit Envirosealed Windows.com.

(NAPSI)-Homeowners today are looking for ways to protect the environment and be more eco-conscious. Better utilizing one of our most precious resources, water, is at the top of the list. Fortunately, there are new and easy ways to save on water usage by recycling rain. A growing number of homeowners are realizing that it doesnt make sense to pay for water to care for your garden when you can simply collect water in a rain barrel. Consider this: One inch of rain over 1,000 square feet of area yields 623 gallons. One inch per hour of rainfall yields about 10 gallons per minute per 1,000 square feet. So it doesnt take long to fill a few rain barrels with water. But once youve

captured all that rain, how do you get it out so you can use it? With an eco-friendly pump system, you can easily run a hose or sprinkler from your rain barrel and power the water out. Systems like the RainPerfect pump from Rule help in two ways-by harvesting rain and using the power of the sun. Since solar energy powers the rechargeable NiMH battery, theres no need for an electrical outlet. The pump and solar panel install easily and provide enough pressure through an ordinary garden hose to run most low pressure sprinklers, for keeping the garden green, washing a car or watering just about anything around the house. Since water usage can increase during warm

weather by as much as 30 percent from lawn, flower and vegetable garden watering, its a perfect way to go green and save green at the same time! Increasingly, these environmentally friendly efforts are being rewarded. Since many states now mandate rainwater usage, your rain barrel purchase may qualify you for a rebate from your utility company or government. Rebate amounts and qualifications vary, so be sure to contact your utility company or government for redemption instructions. The RainPerfect pump is available online and through select retailers. For a free tips booklet and more information, visit their website www.rainperfectpump. com/freegift.

For Sale: TC Firestorm .50 cal. flint: best offer; 100 wood apple Full-Size Headboard: Doral, crates: $3 ea.; Stainless Meat tubular, wrought iron w/ black Natural Gas Dryer: used 3 mo. Mixer: $80; Mech. shell reloadwalnut posts. In box; never $175 OBO. Call 610-588-8225. ers, 20 & 12 ga.: $100 ea. used. $100. Call 610-588- (4/4) OBO. Call 610-248-1733. (2/4) 2575. (4/4) Cedar Chest: handmade, 41 x RCA 27 TV: works great. Small Pet Carrier: 12x20. 21. $45. Call 610-599-6971. $100. Call 610-863-9228. (2/4) Asking $10. Call 610-703- (4/4) 7972. (2/4) For Sale: Union Special For Sale: Ironstone pitchers, overlock sewing machine: BR Linens & Curtains: 2 sugar bowl & butter dish; Set $250; Path Master tread large pillows, set of shear ironstone sugar bowl, creamer, exerciser: $200; Variety golf curtains, pink pinch-pleated salt & pepper shakers; Milk clubs: make offer. Call 610bedspread. All for $15. Call glass sugar & creamer; Milk 588-2807. (2/4) 610-588-8814. (4/4) glass hurricane lamp & coffee grinder. Call 610-588-5301. For Sale: Toys & books for Girls Fall & Winter Clothes: (4/4) pre-schools; Exercise equipsizes 2-5. $1-$3. Exc. cond. ment. Call 610-588-0138. (2/4) Call 610-759-7295. (4/4) Armstrong Ceiling Tiles: 2 cases Glenwood 225F, $20 ea. Sears Pro Treadmill: like new. For Sale: Hand assist for OBO. Call 610-762-3941. (3/4) Asking $300. Call 610-703hopper: $10; Hospital bed w/ 7972. (2/4) unattached trapeze: $150; 3-Tier Keyboard Stand: exc. Shower bench: $20. Call 610- cond. $5. Call 610-588-2881. Large Pet Kennel: 40 L x 27 588-5649. (4/4) (3/4) W x 30 H. Asking $35. Call 610-703-7972. (2/4) Graco Boosters: 2 lightly PSE Compound Bow: & used child booster seats w/ accessories. Good cond. $150 10 Step Ladder: wood. Good manual. $15 ea. or 2 for $25. OBO. Call 610-863-9351. (3/4) shape. $50. Call 484-201Call 570-897-5787. (4/4) 1443. (1/4) For Sale: Antique Sheet Music; Microwave Oven: $25. Call Music Books; Keller Upright Baby Items: Nursery Set: 610-863-9228. (2/4) Piano; other antiques. Call $200; Crib: $100; Clothes: 570-897-6597. (3/4) $1-$20. OBOs for all. Call 484For Sale: 1947 Frigidaire 264-1244. (1/4) refrigerator, good cond.: $50; Wood Stove: $325. Call 610Old wooden golf clubs: $50; 588-0138. (3/4) Great Opportunity for Kettle pedal car: $50; Fishing Vendors: silver-plated & cut equipment: $50. Call 610- Posh Top Hat Speakers: 2 glass items, serving dishes, 863-5506. (4/4) pairs. $100/pair. Call 610-703- cake dishes, platters, etc. Most 7972. (2/4) items never used, no chips, WP Long Leather Jacket: exc. cond. $225 takes all. Call WP, womens petite. Call 610- Delta Tables & Miter Saws: 610-588-7369. (1/4) 654-4664. (4/4) $75 ea. Call 610-588-0138. (3/4) Queen Bed Frame: 4 poster Leather Couch & Loveseat: bed, head & foot boards. Like navy blue. Exc. cond. Asking 2 Little Tikes Shelves & Toy new, everything incl. $200 $250, cash & carry. Call 610- Boxes: $25 ea. Call 610-588- OBO. Call 610-863-3356. (1/4) 588-8219. (4/4) 0138. (3/4) For Sale: Nacho warmer: $55; New Formica: one of ea.: 4x7, Preschool Books: like new. Mens & womens 18 spd. bikes, 4x6 & 2x8. All for $50. Call Make offer. Call 610-588-0138. BMX Huffy, like new: $100/pair; 610-588-4763. (4/4) (3/4) Full mattress: like new: $25. Call 484-264-6964. (1/4) Fire Rated Grid System: 50 4 2 Microwaves: Kenmore & tees, 10 12 main runners & Panasonic. Like new. $75 ea. Singer Sewing Machine: in 2x4 white ceiling tile. All for Call 610-588-0138. (3/4) table. $15. Call 610-599-8753. $40. Call 610-588-4763. (4/4) (1/4) 1954 Wurlitzer Spinet Piano: Fiestware Plates: 4, purple. mahogany. Exc. cond., plays Sony 8-Disc CD Player: for $2 ea. Call 570-992-7535. great, no problems. Asking automobile. $15. Call after (4/4) $1100. Can email photo. Call 6:30pm: 610-599-0192. (1/4) 610-588-7369. (3/4) For Sale: GE washer, used: Childs Solid Wooden Table & $50; Whirlpool lg. capacity Ladies Diabetic Shoes: new, 2 Chairs: $40. Call 610-759dryer, brand new, used 5x: black, size 9, 5E. 1 velcro strap. 7295. (1/4) $300; Single white whicker Make offer. Call 610-588-4279. heat & foot board, bed frame: (3/4) $25; 2 modern comforter sets (sham, ruffle, comforter), red, Haywayrd Pool Pump & black & white: $20 ea. or $35 Motors: call for prices: 610for set; Conventional end 588-3060. (2/4) table, good shape: $15; New Sunbeam microwave, 700 Lazy Boy Leather Recliner: watts: $30 OBO. Call 610- New. Dark brown. $250 firm 597-4896. (4/4) (paid $899). Must see. Call 610-588-2349. (2/4) 2 Folding Chairs: strong. $10. Call 610-599-6971. (4/4) Singer Treadle Sewing Machine: good shape; just Ruger Rifle: .22 LR. Hogue attach belt. $800 OBO. Call stock, Harris bi-pod. Heavy. 610-588-6411. (2/4) Target BBL. Mount & rings for scope.All black. Target trigger. Kitchen Cabinet: 1940s Must see. $400. Call 610-599- Hoosier-style, porcelain-top. 9125. (3/4) $75. Call 610-588-1267. (2/4)

For Sale: Lg. mirror: $15; Fax machine: $20; American Flyer tricycle: $20; Plastic AM/FM crank radio: $30. Call 610-8636184. (4/4)

Boxing Gloves: 2 sets, new. Assorted Toys: $10 & up. Call $45. Call 610-863-6758. (2/4) 610-863-0901. (1/4) Efel Harmony M Kerosene Stove: 3000 BTU w/ tank. Cast iron top. Good cond. Call 610863-8446. (1/4) Crystal Chandelier: beautiful. $150 (orig. $500). Call 610759-7295. (1/4) Vintage BBQ Plates: 4 large dinner, 3 section/divided. Heavy. $40. Call 610-5990192. (1/4) 2001 Harley Davidson SportMetal Bunk Bed: full mattress ster: $4300 OBO. 2011 on bottom, single on top. $30. Sportster parts: frame, Call 610-599-0192. (1/4) fenders, tanks & more. Call 610-588-8031. (4/4) Factory Machines: single neck, blindstick, button sewer, 15 Star Craft Boat & Trailer: button holer, ea. w/ head, table, new battery, fuel line, steering, standard 110 motor, thread & radio w/ CD. 65 hp Mercury attachment incl. Sold seper- outboard motor. Runs great. ately or in group; prices neg. $1500 OBO. Must sell. Call Call 610-863-0901. (1/4) Dave: 484-903-9798. (4/4) Roofing Slate: appx. 500 brand new 8 x 16 punched slate from Pen Argyl quarry. Garage kept. Asking $2 ea. Call 610-442-7756. (1/4) 2001 Coachman Camper: slide-out kitch/LR. Sleeps 10 w/ 4-bed bunk room. Great cond. Incl. TV & microwave. Lots of storage. $9,900 OBO. Call 610-588-0028. (3/4)

Utility Trailer: 6 x 7.5 x 2. Good cond. $350 OBO. Call 610-863-9364. (4/4) 1990 Buick Electra: gray, 4 door. $1800 OBO. Call 610863-5729 or 610-863-7171. (4/4) Snow Tires: M+S P225/60 R16. Like new. Used 1 season. $100. Call 610-588-0138. (3/4) For Sale: Edelbrock performance intake & carb, hardly used: $250. Full size hood for Chevy truck, Blazer or Suburban: $100. Call Rich: 610-8635766. (3/4) 2004 Buick Le Sabre: 50k mi. 1 owner. Fully equipped & exc. cond. $9500. Call 610-5885058. (3/4) 2006 Ford Taurus SE: V6, 123k mi. Leather, sunroof, fully loaded. New inspection, battery, front brakes. $5300. Call 610-704-5123. (3/4)

Natural Gas Hot Air Furnace: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass: high boy. Asking $300. Call Canoe: 17 Alumacraft. $350. $650. Call 610-863-7008. (3/4) 610-442-7756. (1/4) Call 610-588-3003. (2/4) 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon 4x4: Hot Tub: very good cond. 1984 Honda Magnum: VF 500 401 cin--in 400 hp. 35x11.5x15 Taker must remove. $100. Call CC. Only 25k mi. $1200 firm. tires. 727 trans--433 gears. 610-863-4727 or email tnnschu Serious inquiries only: 484- $3,000. Call 610-462-7961. @ptd.net. (1/4) 903-8912. (2/4) (1/4) Jeep Double Stroller: New. Aluminum Boat w/ Trailer: 14 $150 (orig. $300). Call 610- MirrorCraft w/ elec. trolling 588-7842; leave a msg. (1/4) motor, fish finder, battery & more. $900 OBO. Call Steve: Garden Way Squeezo 610-762-6879. (1/4) Strainer/Juicer: 2 extra screens for berries & pumpkin. Boat & Trailer: Sea Dolphin Unit has 9 hopper & holds 2.5 Paddle Boat: $250. Shore qts. Wooden plunder & Landr Trailer: $250. Together assembly/ recipe books incl. w/ discount. Both in exc. cond. $150 cash or PayPal. Call Call 570-828-2747. (1/4) 973-580-7755. (1/4) 16 Smoker Draft Deep V HP 620 Laptop/Notebook: Boat: w/ 48 hp Johnson & 16 15, new. 2 GB rom expand- hp Spirit trolling motor/9.9 able to 8 GB, WDVR, plug-ins. cover. Incl. bow mt. trolling $350. Call 610-923-9028 or motor, Cannon downriggers & email nasuseflow@live.com for much more. $3000. Call 570pics. (1/4) 897-0221. (1/4) Manolo Blahnik & Tods Leather: made in Italy. Mule/ slides/low heels. Both size 88.5. Exc. cond. $45 ea. Call 610-923-9028 or email nasuse flow@live.com for pics. (1/4) 1999 Honda Shadow 1100: custom paint, drag bars, Mustang seat, Jardine forward controls, saddle bags, tach. Exc. cond. $3500 OBO. Call 610-393-1461. (1/4) 8 Truck Cap: gray, for Dodge Dakota. $100. Call after 5pm: 610-588-3003. (2/4) Snow Tires: M+S P225/60 R16. $95. Call 610-588-0138. (2/4) 1989 Ford 14 Box Truck: 90k. 1st $1650. Call 484-264-6964. (1/4) Utility Trailer: 6 x 7.5 x 2. $350 OBO. Good cond. Call 610-863-9364. (1/4) Mud & Snow Tires: w/ studs. Used only 1 season, like new. 225/60R/16. $100. Call 610365-8810. (1/4) Utility/Car Trailer: 15 long w/ 5000 lb. capacity. Tandem axle w/ elec. brakes. $1600 OBO. Call Steve: 610-762-6879. (1/4)

Officer Lasso Memorial Fund Yard Sale Sept. 23-24, 7am-1pm 549 Nazareth Dr., Bath Fill a Bag for a Donation to the Officer Lasso Memorial Fund. 7 Family Yard Sale Sept. 23 & 24, 9am-3pm Musket Way, Evergreen Village / Mt. Bethel Left After Entrance Into Mobile Home Park.

2000 John Deere Riding Mower: needs new battery & carborator. $300 OBO. Call Jim: 610-393-2185. (3/4) Riding Lawn Tractor: new battery. $600. Call 610-8630901. (1/4) For Sale: B&D leaf shredder: $15; 4 new 4 fence posts: $10/all; 4 used 4 fence posts: free; Long handle alum. snow shovel: $5. Call 610-863-4695. (1/4)

Multi-Family Yard Sale Sept. 23-25. 12 E. Allen St., Upper Nazareth Lawn Spreaders: 1 is brand Tools, Small Appliances, Toys, new, 40 wide, holds 175 lb. HH Items, Clothes. Must Sell! Other is broadcast spreader. Both for $150. Will sell seperSept. 23-25 ately. Call 570-897-0221. 160 N. 11th St., Bangor (1/4) Variety of Fabrics & Trimmings. Email silfies@gmail.com FMI. Sept. 24, 8:30am-2:30pm 754 Alpha Rd., Wind Gap Flea Market / Yard Sale Sept. 24, 8am-2pm St. John Lutheran Church 12 N. Westbrook Ave. Pen Argyl Many Vendors. RD: Oct. 1 Sept. 24, 8am 1483 2nd St., W. Bangor Old & New HH Items, Clothes, Tools, 2 Color TVs, Bed Spreads Sept. 24 & 25, 9am-4pm Across from Sunset Inn Bar, Rt. 115, Saylorsburg Jewelry, Uniforms, Baseball Cards, Designer Handbags, Plus Size Clothes Submit Your Yard Sale to The PRESS Using the Form Below... Its FREE!

other items. Alex will cater for all occasions including picnics, corporate functions, weddings, showers, christenings, funeral luncheons, and parties. He said I enjoy

serving the public and I appreciate the patronage of my long-time customers and welcome new ones. I do my best to provide a fine dining experience at very reasonable prices. I use all quality

products, including black Angus beef, free range chicken and fresh crab meat. I strive to serve the freshest ingredients and to cook with the best products. Martins Creek Inn is open everyday from

11am to 9pm, except Friday and Saturday when they are open until 10pm. They are closed Sundays. For more information, call Alex at 610442-6792.

A touch of Tuscany is evident in one of the dining rooms at Martins Creek Inn. Located on the corner of Rt. 611 and Main Street in Martins Creek, this jewel of a restaurant sits in the middle of the tiny town on the way to Easton. Alex Tadros, who has owned the inn for the past eight years, is a culinary school graduate who started his career at Five Star Hotels, including the Intercontinental and Sheraton hotels in Europe. He was employed at the Il-Cappriccio in New Jersey and Il Giardino. He then opened his own caf and catering business and moved to Pennsylvania eight years ago. This is the basis for his philosophy of giving quality service, as well as providing a warm atmosphere throughout the two dining rooms at the restaurant. The restaurant seats a total of seventy five patrons. The varied menu is composed of appetizers including scallops Napoleon in garlic pinot grigio sauce, stuffed mushrooms with fresh crab meat and other selections. Salads and light fare include Tuscany salad

By Maria Cascario

and Martins Creek lovers salad. Of course, no Italian restaurant menu is complete without pizza and a true delight here is fresh, hand tossed pizza, as well as specialty pizza, including hot buffalo and calamari pizza. Strombolis, subs and eight ounce burgers also tempt your palate. A wide variety of baked dishes and pasta is on the menu, to which chicken breast or shrimp can be added. Eggplant rollantini stuffed with ricotta served with linguine marinara, and Penne Contadina with meatballs, sausage, onion and bell peppers are among the meals on the menu. All pasta dishes are served with salad and bread. Seafood dishes include stuffed filet of flounder with fresh crab meat, shrimp and scallops Ginovese, as well as Maryland crab cakes. Veal or chicken can also be added to these dishes. Cowboy steak and gurby ribs, as well as a kids menu are also available. Entrees are served with potatoes and sauted veggies, or your choice of pasta. Desserts feature cheesecake, triple layer chocolate cake, and