By Maria CascarioMike Rodger, a 2010

graduate of Bangor High School, has lofty plans for his life and for his free time. Anyone would have to go far beyond their local area to do what he hopes to accomplish. He was signed up for NCCC when his friends, Melody and Terry

Wilson, acquainted him with a group called “Pick-A-Pocket.” This group grew out of the school he attended “Marriage of the Arts” a DTS (Discipline Training School.” It combines God and

art. This group is composed of young artists trying to end extreme poverty.

You can look them up online at http://pickapocketart.webs.com/ and the local Red Thread Café will have two fundraisers for their projects. Mike went to Europe

and for the first four months he was in Germany as part of a lecture phase. “In that time, we had art classes

as well as lectures. When the four months were up, we split into teams and went into the world to do humanitarian and missionary work.” He then went to

Ethiopia for two and a half months and experienced tribal life. “The tribal people were

the nicest, kindest people even though they lived in the harshest environment.”He spent two weeks in

the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, and helped with the KOSHE PROJECT. This is a project that

gives young girls a chance to make their lives and their families lives better. After making friends with many people, Mike and his group built a play school where the youngsters can attend daily and escape the harsh brutality of daily life. Mike said “For one

month, we fed the kids, taught them and established rel- ationships. These were street kids

who were homeless. The school was turned into an orphanage with a little help from us.”What a huge blessing

for these kids in need. They have to fight to survive.” Back in Bangor for a

short time, Mike said “I’m going back to Germany to join “Pick-A-Pocket, We’re starting a café in Hamburg which will feature music, art and more. It’s all about bringing awareness.”

He recently left forGermany. Mike said, “It’s so easy

for us to turn a blind eye.We need to be responsible and helpsupport groups who arestriving for a better world.”Mike has a story that

was published in ATOM Magazine in which hedetailed his philosophyand experience in Ethiopia.Anyone who would

like to support Mike cancontact him atunknown8xx@hotmail.com or 610-217-4698.

Rodger Travels Throughout The World to “Pick-A-Pocket”

PrincessGabriela De Paulo

Queen AlexandraRomanyshyn

118th Annual Mt. Carmel Big Time Celebration Announces 2011 QueenThe 118th Annual Mt.

Carmel Big Time Celebration has announced the Court for 2011.The Celebration Queen

is Alexandra Roma-nyshyn, daughter of John and Lisa, home-schooled, Class of 2011.The Celebration

Princess is Gabriela De Paulo, daughter of Amato and Cathy De Paulo, graduate of Pius X High School, Class of 2011.The crowning Ceremo-

nies of the Queen and Princess will take place on Saturday, July 30th, at 6:30pm, at the Church Plaza in Roseto.The queen will be

crowned by last year’s queen, Jayana Smith, daughter of Jeff and Doreen Smith.Mr. David Ceraul, Esq.,

will be the Master of Ceremonies.After the queen’s

crowning, a parade will be held down Garibaldi Avenue with Mayor Desiree DeNicola and Fr. James Prior, C.M., led by the Lehigh Valley Italian American Band.The float with the

Queen and Princess,

flower girls, crown bearer, and pages, will be followed by the Girls in the Court in convert-ibles.The Big Time Celebra-

tion will be held from July 26th through 30th, 6pm to 11pm nightly.Family Nights will be

held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs

On the 16th of June, the Bangor Lions Club met for their monthly dinner meeting at the Ye Olde Saylors Inne. Following the dinner, the installa-tion of the clubs new officers was held. Presi-dent Karlton Freeman passed the gavel and leadership of the Bangor Lions Club over to incoming President Deanne Miller. Lion Deanne has been a member of the Lions for over 20 years and has selflessly served the Lions Club and her community.

Merchants Bank Walkers are planning a bus trip to New York on September 18th to Ground Zero and San Gennaro’s Festival. The Memorial Park will be

opened at ground zero for the 10th anniversary. The trip benefits American Cancer Society thru The Relay For Life. Call Karen for more information at

610-588-9211, 610-588-2429 or Tracey at 610-588-9268.Pasties by Eunice,

beef with onion or without onion, at a cost is $4.50; or Fruit Pasties by Mr. Pastie, 2 for $5 or $3 each; are being sold by Rescue Fire Co. of Bangor. Call Debbie at 610-905-5393 to place an order. Orders and payment are due by July 27th, and pick up is August 11th, at Rescue Fire Co.The Bangor Area

School District will reinstate Full Day Kindergarten for the 2011-12 school year. Information on Kinder-garten registration is available at bangorslaters.com, and going to Five Points/ Kindergarten or by calling Washington or Five Points Elementary. We would like to wish

Tabitha Booth a very Happy Birthday! She will be celebrating on July 22nd. Have a great

day, Tabby!Amanda Miller will

be celebrating her birthday on July 24th. Have a fantastic day, Amanda!Marge Trexler will be

celebrating her birthday on July 24th. We wish you a wonderful birth-day, Marge.We would like kto

wish Phyllis Hill a very Happy Birthday. She will be celebrating on July 24th. Have a great day, Aunt Phyllis!Birthday wishes are

sent to Karen Mar-tocci, who will be celebrating on July 25th.Diane VanDusen will

be celebrating her birthday on July 26th. We hope you have a fantastic birthday, Diane!

We love hearing from you! Please send your

birthdays, anniversaries, and other little tidbits of

information to: The PRESS1 Broadway,

Bangor, PA 18013

Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week June 30 through July 6, 2011.Adult fiction: Albert,

Susan Wittig, The darling dahlias and the naked ladies; Baldacci, David, One summer; Berry, Steve, The Jeffer-son key; Brennan, Allison, Kiss me, kill me; Brennan, Allison, Love me to death; Bren-nan, Allison, Playing dead; Brennan, Allison, Tempting evil; Cabot, Meg , Overbite; Dams, Jeanne, A dark and stormy night; Davidson, Mary Janice, Undead and under-mined; Delinsky, Barbara, Escape; Evanovich, Janet, Smokin’ seventeen; Gerritsen, Tess, The

silent girl; Hackman, Gene, Payback at Morn-ing Peak; Hilderbrand, Elin, Silver girl; Lind-sey, Johanna, When passion rules; Mallery, Susan, Delicious; Mallery, Susan, Irresist-ible; Mayhew, Anna Jean, The dry grass of August; Medeiros, Teresa, The vampire who loved me; Meier, Leslie, English tea murder; Neggers, Carla, Cut and run; Neggers, Carla, On fire; West, Michael, Gone with a handsomer man.Adult non-fiction:

Best loved poems of American people; Bokenkotter, Thomas, A concise history of the Catholic Church; Browning, Elizabeth, E B Browning: selected poems; Burpo, Todd, Heaven is for real.

Dust off your hula skirts and coconuts: the Bangor Park Board is having a Family Luau at the pool on Friday night, July 22nd, from 7pm to 9:30pm. Admission is $10 per family (immediate members of your family only please). Included in the price is

pool admission, DJ, games and contests with prizes and one family souvenir luau photo. Snacks and refresh-ments will be available for purchase. Don't forget to bring

towels and/or beach chairs.

Other upcoming events at the park will be another movie night on Saturday, August 13th, featuring Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2. The movie will start at

dusk and as always, admission is free how-ever as a special feature, they are asking that everyone bring a can of dog or cat food, treats or toys that the board will donate to a local pet shelter.Anyone interested in

volunteering for the Board or any of these events can contact bangorparkboard@gmail.com

Family Luau Planned at Bangor Park Pool

The Bangor High School Class of 1986 has announced their 25th Reunion date of October 8th, from 6:30pm to midnight at Crivello’s Ristorante, 1690 Morgan Hill Roa, Easton.The event will include

casual attire, a buffet dinner, cash bar, and a DJ. The cost is $40 per person before August 8th, and $45 after that. Make checks or money orders payable to BHS Class of 1986, and mail to Merchants Bank of Bangor, Attn. Mark Schiavone, 34 Broad-way, Bangor, PA 18013.Visit the Bangor Area

HS Class of ‘86 on Face-book.

Bangor Class of 1986 Plans

25th Reunion

Merchants Bank’s “Pete” Cann Scholarships Granted $3,250 Awarded Since Established

The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank is pleased to announce the recipients of the bank’s annual Ronald H. “Pete” Cann Academic Schol-arship. This year’s scholarship money will be awarded to Asher Schiavone and Daniel Hilton. To date, a total of

$3,250 has been awarded to qualifying students who have com-pleted their first year of college or trade school, and are children of Merchants Bank’s employees or Directors. Candidates must exem-plify the attributes of

Cann, who was well known for his honesty, integrity, and dedication to community service. The Directors of

Merchants established the Scholarship in 2003 to honor past President and Director Emeritus, Ronald H. “Pete” Cann, who retired that year after fifty years of service with the Bank. He passed away on

August 27, 2004. Schiavone is the son of

Mark Schiavone, Vice President Credit/Loan Servicing Manager at Merchants Bank. He is enrolled at Appa-

lachian State University

as a Political Science major with a minor in Business. His goal is to pursue a career in business. Hilton is the son of

Carol Hilton, who is a bank teller at Merchants Bank’s Wind Gap Office. He is enrolled at Hofstra University, working toward his career goal of being a sports broadcaster. “It’s such a pleasure to

present this award to Asher and Daniel in honor of Pete Cann,” said Anthony J. Biondi, CEO and Director of Merchants Bank. “Pete was a very well

respected leader of our bank, and awarding

these scholarships helps us to continue his tradi-tion of caring for Merchants Bank’s employees and their families,” added Biondi. Visit the Bank’s

website at merchants bangor.com.

Left to right: Asher Schiavone, recipient of Merchants Bank’s Ronald H. “Pete” Cann Schol-arship; Anthony J. Biondi, CEO and Director of Merchants Bank; and Daniel Hilton, scholarship recipient.

Michele Hawk received her Master of Education in Special Education in April 2011, from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. She did her Associate

Degree in Business from Johnson & Wales College, Providence, RI, and her Bachelor of Science in Business from Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ. She is employed by

Carbon Lehigh Interme-diate Unit 21 in Special Education. Michele is the daughter

of Steve and Marilyn Mehas of Bangor.

Michele Hawk

Receives Master of Education

Degree from GCU

Mr. and Mrs. Granville T. Ross III of Bangor, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Stephanie Joyce Ross, to Mr. Brandon Michael Sperger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Sperger of Wilkes Barre.Miss Ross was a graduate of North Warren

Regional High School in 2004, Warren County Community College in 2007 with a Associates in Fine Arts, and received her Bachelors of Science in Art Education at Keystone College. Miss Ross belongs to Phi Theta Kappa, PAEA,

NAEA, and is a contributing member of Butler Park Fire Company in Washington, New Jersey. Currently Miss Ross is employed for Nazareth Area School

District as a substitute teacher and the Evening Summer Camp Director of Big Wheel Roller Rink. Mr. Sperger was a graduate of Honesdale High

School in 2006, and a Bachelors of Science in Art Education from Keystone College. Mr. Sperger is also a member of PAEA/NAEA.Mr. Sperger is currently employed with Emma’s

Café on Broadway in Bangor.A small wedding is set for June 22, 2013.

Mark J. and Holly Harrington of Bangor are pleased to announce the engagement of their daugh-ter, Amanda Lee, to Andrew Robert Woodling, son of Russell J. and Barbara Woodling of Landisville, PA. Amanda is an alumnus of Bangor Area High

School, Class of 2004 and graduated from Shippens-burg University, Class of 2008. She is employed by New Story of Harrisburg as a Therapeutic Support Staff in the Lancaster area. Andrew is an alumnus of Hempfield High School in

Landisville and graduated from Shippensburg University, Class of 2008. He is employed by the Belco Community Credit Union as a Member Services Representative also in Lancaster.They are planning a December 2013 wedding.

This is a historic time for law-abiding citizens in the Com-monwealth. On June 28, Gov. Tom Corbett signed House Bill 40, also known as The Castle Doctrine, into law.Previous law stated

that if an individual determines someone is a threat to his or her life, the would-be victim must first “retreat” if able. The new law now elimi-nates the duty to “retreat” before using lethal force inside of a home, vehicle or place he or she is legally permitted to be.The Castle Doctrine

creates a presumption that if someone breaks into your home or attacks you on the street and they are knowingly trying to harm you, as a law-abiding citizen, you would be autho-rized to use force, including deadly force, to protect yourself, your family, and others.

There are exceptions. The presumption does not apply if the person entering the home was another resident of that home, a law enforcement officer or a parent, grandparent or other guardian removing a child from the home or vehicle. Additionally, the presumption does not apply if you were using your home or vehicle with criminal intent.There is a civil

immunity safeguard built into the bill as well. The new law provides legal safe-guards for a law-abiding citizen from being sued in the act of self-defense. It does not endorse unlawful aggression; rather, it provides individuals with the necessary legal protection to respond to unlawful aggres-sion.I voted in favor of

the Castle Doctrine, and was a proud co-sponsor of this legislation.

The animals are fed, the chores are finished and the day is drawing to a close. Here is an opportunity to visit Quiet Valley farm after hours on Saturday, July 23rd from 6pm to 8:30pm. Tours of the historic farmhouse will be available, highlight-ing what the folks on the farm were experiencing as they offer a glimpse of the home front during

Monroe County Historical Association receives grant from the Costume Society of America The Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) is pleased to announce receiving the 2011 Small Museum Collection Care grant from the Costume Society of America, a national organization who focuses on advancing the global under-standing of all aspects of dress and appear-ance and on stimulating scholarship and encouraging study in the rich and diverse field of costume. The Small Museums Collection Care Grant is intended to assist the costume and textiles collections of small museums and his torical organizations that have very limited budget and staff. The funding is used to support the care, conser-vation, and/or exhibition of costume and textiles that have historic, regional, or other significance and are intended for preserva-tion. The grant money will be used by MCHA to additional purchase shelving, archival textile boxes and acid free tissue paper for the collections so the museum items will be more accessible and properly preserved while maintaining a more conservational correct storage area. MCHA Executive Direc-tor, Amy Leiser, and MCHA Volunteer and free-lance costume restorer, Bret Fowler, display CSA grant certificate.

Twilight Tour at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farmthe Civil War. Quiet Valley is located three miles south of Strouds-burg, Pennsylvania off Business 209.Granny is busy knitting

socks for the troops, as Mother reads again the latest letter from the war front. Civil War music floats from the barn, as dad worries that the boys are too eager to march off to war. Be their guest for this

special look at the farm during the war that threatened to tear our nation apart. Reserva-tions are limited and must be made at the

farm office, 570-992-6161. Tickets are $10for adults and $5 forchildren. Visit their website at

www.quietvalley.org.

The Monroe County Garden Club’s Annual Picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 10th, at the Brodhead Creek Park, Pavilion closest to the parking lot. The picnic is from

11:30am to 3pm for members of the Monroe County Garden Club and their families. Brodhead Creek Park

is located on Route 191 near the Big Wheel Rollerskating Rink in Stroud Township.The day will feature

games, a Christmas in

August raffle, and plant sale. The Monroe County

Garden Club is a member of District II/III of the Garden Club Federation of PA pagardenclubs.org; a member of the National Garden Club gardenclub.org; a member of the National Garden Club www.gardenclub.org; and the Central Atlantic Region www.ngcar.org. Response is necessary to attend; please contact Denise Huggard at (570) 236-5692 or at gratefuldlights@yahoo.com') or Arlene Deskus at (570) 420-0283, email adeskus@ptd.net.

Mnoroe Garden Club Annual Picnic Planned

Pocono Manor Stables’ Horse TrainerCompetes in National Reality Television Show

Tyler Flake, horse trainer for the Pocono Manor Stables, located at The Inn at Pocono Manor, competed with his registered American Quarter Horse recently in a national reality show to determine “America’s Favorite Trail Horse.” Â The show will air in

13 one hour episodes on national television and the series will also be shown online courtesy of HRTV, beginning September, 2011. Mr. Flake and his

horse, Icees Investment, affectionately known as Stella, competed at the

regional audition this past spring in New York.During their competi-

tion, which included completing an obstacle in a pattern and forty-five second freestyle, they were awarded the highest score of the day, as well as the highest scores possible. As a result, Tyler and

Stella were honored as one of the 100 teams chosen from across the United States to proceed to the national finals, which were held in Austin, Texas. The finals will air as

the national reality show

series, during which the contestants will com-pete for $100,000 in cash, prizes, and the honor of being called "American Favorite." When asked about his

horse, Mr. Flake stated, “I guess she (Stella) is the best business partner I’ve ever had. She doesn’t call in sick, doesn’t ask for vaca-tions days, and very rarely complains about the task at hand. We’re out here every day doing this. It isn’t just a hobby; it’s our life, and Stella has most definitely earned her keep doing it!” The pair works

together daily at Pocono Manor Stables. They lead trail rides, provide riding lessons and share their skills and knowl-edge with riders of all levels. For more infor-mation, visit thepocono-manor stables.com.

Little Wrangler Ranch, established September 4, 1990, was formerly known as Wil-Or-El Arabian Horse Farms, which was founded by three brothers - Wilfred, Orin and Eldon Stevens. In time, Wilfred’s son, Terry, “took the reins” to expand the farm into a well-known business for breeding and showing Arabian horses. As years passed, Wilfred

and Rose Marie, his wife, chose another path for their farm and realized their community was in need of a child care center. They invited families to “saddle up” and “ride”with them and their staff as their child’s “pardner” in his/her growth and development. Their spacious facilities at the “Ranch” provide the community with a valuable service. They are committed to

providing parents and their little “wranglers” with the best in education and child care in their country setting.

Little Wrangler Ranch Celebrates 20 Years of Service

From pastures to playground, from box stalls to classrooms, from indoor riding arenas to our “Rodeo Room”, from horses to children….and so it began!On Wednesday, June 15,

Little Wrangler Ranch celebrated their 20th graduation with a ceremony in which family and friends were invited to experience the children singing songs and to view their work throughout the year. The twenty four children in the 2011 graduating class were presented with diplomas.Little Wrangler Ranch,

located on Rt. 611, (N. Delaware Drive, Bangor), 9 miles south of Portland and 3.5 miles north of Martins Creek, is enrolling children toddler-age through sixth grade. Their staff have been caring for children at the center for years and some staff members have been there since it was opened twenty years ago. They are

trained in First Aid, CPR and Fire Safety.The indoor riding arena is

now their hugeplay/activity area and thestalls are individualized,age- appropriateclassrooms. The countrypastures have become theirspacious 1+ acreplayground, which iscompletely fenced in, andincludes two separateslide/climbing areas, asand play area and an areaespecially for the toddlers.There’s plenty of greengrass for football, soccerand baseball!As LeeAnn Trexler,

business administrator,and Lori Kuhs, Director,explained, “Our childrenare not limited to one roomfor playing, learning,eating and sleeping for theentire day! We all needplenty of room to grow!”For more information,

please call the Ranch at610-588-6857. “We’d love to have you

“saddle up” and “ride”with us!”

LT. James McDan-olds, an Officer in the Civil Air Patrol, Squad-

CAP Cadet Lt. James McDanolds attends SUPTFC NCSA at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas.

ron 807 in East Bangor, has just completed his SUPTFC- Special

Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiariza-tion Course. This is a CAPNCSA-

National Cadet Special Activity that took place at Laughlin AFB- Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas. When asked what it

was like out there he said “It gave me a better idea of what I would go through becoming pilot in the military.” With 200 cadets across

the nation applying for a slot at this NCSA across the country. James and 27 other

Cadets were picked after interviewing for a slot back in early Janu-ary. They spent much of

the days and part of the nights working together in groups studying to pass tests, and being subject to what James referred to as “shotgun questions” in the class-room. Learning and understanding aircraft physiology, flight maneuvers, flight plan-ning, course plotting and much more, and then actually getting up in an aircraft with a AF pilot and experiencing all of the things first hand in AF plane, the T1 Trainer. Cadet McDanolds is

an 18 year old, 2011 graduate from Bangor

High School, and will be attending Embry Riddle Aeronautical College in Daytona, Florida this fall.James will be seeking

a degree in Aeronautical Science, becoming a pilot, and his main desired career path, to becomean officer in the USMC. Even at an early age

James had thoughts of becoming a pilot and soldier. In CAP, he found all

the things that inspired him to reach his goals in life; military training, adult and pier support, and knowledge based experiences. James would have

missed out on these things if his Grand-mother had not given him an article about local cadets doing amazing things and learning to fly in the Civil Air Patrol. CAP is considered a

JROTC to the military but does not encourage or try to recruit anyone for the military. CAP Squadron 807 is

located in East Bangor, and meets every Monday night at 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information

check out CAP on the web at www.gocivil airpatrol.com or contact Doug at 484-223-6863.

CAP Cadet Completes Undergraduate Training Course at Texas Air Force Base

Portland United Meth-odist Church will hold their 40th Annual Antique Collectible Show and Sale at the Pensyl Social Hall, State Street, Portland, on Friday, July 22nd, from 10:30am to 7pm and Saturday, July 23rd, from 10:30am to 2:30pm.Friendly and experi-

ienced dealers will participate in selling

antiques and collect-ibles. There will be some-

thing for everyone. The social hall is air condi-tioned.There will be home-

made soup, chili, BBQ, baked goods, and other goodies available for your enjoyment on the premises.Admission cost is a

donation of $2.50, or $2 with your card.

40th Annual Antique and Collectibles Show and Sale

Humble Hearts For Hope Brings Community Together To Support Troops

Humble Hearts For Hope, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization supporting local military troops and their families. Their Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony with the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce will take place at 9:30am on Saturday, July 30th, at First Baptist Church located at 3235 Linden Street in Bethlehem. First Baptist Church

will be hosting our Christmas in July event from 10am to 4pm.Did you ever wonder

the stress multiple

deployments puts on a military marriage? Do you know if a

military family has a webcam or laptop to keep in touch with their soldier when they are actively serving? Do you realize every

time a military family relocates, children are moved to a new school? Do you realize how

many young children go around with no father or mother on a daily basis because their mom or dad is a soldier serving our country for our freedom? Do you realize the

financial hardships put on soldiers and their families? When relocat-ing from state to state licenses do not always transfer causing addi-tional financial hard-ships.At their Christmas in

July event, they will be collecting the following items from local businesses and residents: used cell phones, new toys for all ages, new or gently used coats for Veterans, toothbrushes, hard candy, chewing gum, BOUNCE dryer sheets, Tampons, Neutrogena Shaving Cream (tube, no aerosal please), beef jerky, body wash (men/women), corn starch baby powder, Gold Bond medicated powder body and foot, black liquorice NIBS, NIPS, expired grocery coupons, etc. Monetary donations

are also being accepted to offset the cost of shipping our soldier care packages ($12.95 each) and providing for the military families in need during the

holidays. To learn more about Humble Hearts For Hope, visit www.hhfh.org. For more information about the event, call 484-764-8198. This organization is

committed to raising strong community awareness for the need to support local military troops and providing support for their fami-lies in their times of need. If you would like to

learn how to make a difference in the life of a soldier or become a volunteer, contact them via email at president @hhfh.org.

The Pocono Garden Club is having our annual picnic at Moun-tain View Park in Tannersville. The date for the picnic

is Tuesday, August 9th at noon.Members are

requested to bring a covered dish for all to share, along with their own place setting.Anyone interested in

gardening is welcome. For more information please contact Garden Club President Sandra Dickl at 570-619-8088 or email sankar@ptd.net.

Pocono Garden

Club Plans Annual Picnic

On Saturday, July 9th, The Blue Mountain Community Library participated in the AVH

Community Flea Market to benefit animal adop-tion. Thank you to all who

stopped by our tent and purchased items and baked goods that benefitted both the

animals and the Library. The Library is also collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the Salvation Army Food Bank until August 20th. Please bring items

when you visit the Library, located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours of opera-tion are M-Sa, 10:00 AM to Noon, and M-Th,

6:00 PM to 8:00 Pm. The Blue Mountain

Community Library Board is looking for volunteers who can give a few hours a month at the desk. Anyone, age 12 and

older, interested in becomming a volunteer can contact Lisa at 610-863-3029 or go on the website at http://www.bmcl.org.

Blue Mountain Community Library Collecting Items for Salvation Army

“Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames,” is a drama presentation you will never forget – a look at the eternal impact of our life choices. Mount Eaton Church

will be hosting perfor-mances on Sunday, July 24; Monday, July 25; and Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 PM each night. Admission is free, and

children’s ministry will be provided. The church is located on Mt. Eaton Road in Saylorsburg.

For more information, please contact the church office at 570-992-7050 or office@mounteatonchurch.org.Mount Eaton is a non-

denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Penn-sylvania since 1884. The Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages.

Mount Eaton Church Plans Free Drama Presentation

The Cast and Crew of “My Best Day” would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania who made our production possible.

It was because of your donations, locations, lodging, meals, services and volunteer efforts that we were able to complete filming in 19 days with success and grace! Thank you for sharing your piece of the Poconos with us, we couldn’t have done it without you!

A special thank you to Jim and Angeline Gloria and family of The Totts Gap Arts Institute who provided us with our production home and much much more...

Thank You To Cara Abrams, The Albanese Family, Antelao Restaurant & Elvie and Michael Delotto, Apple Ridge Farms, Jenna Brown Arner, Bangor Police Department and Bangor Borough Counsil: Glen Connolly, Mary Fillbach, Mike Hunsicker, Mayor John Brown and John Kasten, Belvidere Food Mart & Gary Madahar, Kristin Bonilla, Kristin and Danielle Book, Robert Cartwright, David Ceraul, Nina Cerulli, Lauren Chamberlain, Rick Chamberlain, Yvonne Cormier, Denise Crawn, Sharon Davies, The Deer Head Inn, Eric Doney, Bob and Sally Dorough, Duke’s Sporting Goods, Earthlight Organics & Jennifer LaPorta, The Express Times & Tom Shortell, Fedon Furniture, TV & Appliance & Mike Fedon, Tom Fish, Rick Fisher, Five Points Inn, Constance Fowlkes, Suzie Gay, Mark Gwozdz, Heard’s Meat Market & Keith Heard, Carol Hummell, Kelly Hunter, Jewell’s & the Jonathan Jewell Family, Carol, Sam, Matthew & Andrew Khela, Kirkridge Retreat Center & Janet Lewis and staff, Jake Klaver, Bonnie and Ron Labar Family, Main St. Market & Bill and staff, Lynn Martocci, Miss Emma’s Café & Jason, Tom & staff, Denie, Wayne and Saige Morris, Ed Nelson, Anne O’Brian, Pius X High School & Principal Jim Angeline & Kevin Haycock, Portland Fire Department & Jimmy Potter and Mike Sullivan, Portland Police Station and Portland Borough Council, Mayor Lance Prator and family, Renee’s Cafe & Renee and Gail Williams, Monica Riley, Riversedge Park, Victor Rodite, Joanna Russell, Sal-Lee Farms, Anne Seyfried, The Shook Family & Shook’s Service Station, The Slatebelt Rehabilitation Center & Marie Marakovits, Snowball, Special Events & Gwen Ruggiero, Scott StLouis, Techo-Bloc and Mike Nadau, Todd’s Auto Body & Todd, Shari and Ethan Rosenberry, Arlene and Gus Tishuk, Van Varick Inc. & Pat Varick and staff

Thank You to our indefatigable and skillful Production Assistants: Sunil Achrekar, Jeff Clanet, Rachel Fisher, Isaak Griggs, Aneil Jainauth, Elena Konas, Hannah Mesouani, Tim Shook, Jeremy Sickle, Autumn Williams and Elisabeth Whitford

Thank You to the extras and supporting roles: Cara Abrams, Joe Archer, Johnny Backhus, Jennifer Baquial, Marc Blau, Kristin Book, Danielle Book, John Bradley, Katelyn Breiner, Fred Broadbent, Chad Campodonko, Dennis Carrig, Sadie Erin Cathers, Lisa Dean, Jason Flyte, Betty Frankenfield, Katelyn Gondell, Mark Gwozdz, John Hahn, Dianne Harper, Jim Harper, Dave Heckman Sr., Michael Heller, Bill Horvath, Cheryl James, Leo Kastenberg, Carol Khela, Ronald Labar, Phyllis Lamattina, Jim Long, Dan Ludenni, Scott E. McIntosh, Jerry Mode, Denie Morris, Christine Mundy, Anne O’Brian, Robert Pooley, Cathy Portz, Lance Prator, Leeann Prator, Lisa Prator, Ron Prator Sr., Larry Rondinelli, Michael Round, Jacob Smith, Marie Steeger, Arlene and Gus Tishuk, Joseph Tonnies, Maria Tonnies, John Transue, PJ Trebelhorn, Logan Unangst, Joshua Van Hoose, Debra Wevers, Gail Williams, John Robert Williams, Renee Williams, and Ryan Williams. (Please excuse any omissions or misspellings).

By Sarah LorenTwo movies, for only

$8, in the comfort of your own vehicle. Add a funnel cake and popcorn, and it doesn't get much better than that.At Becky's Drive In

movie theater, you'll find all this and more. Established in 1946 by William and Alice Beck, Becky's is still "The Best Place Under the Stars."Located at 4548

Lehigh Drive in Walnut-port, Becky's is just a half hour outside of the Slate Belt. The drive is a small price to pay in order to watch two movies for less than the cost of one at most tradi-tional theaters.“Drive-ins have always

been a bargain,” co-owner Cindy Deppe said. “We keep it afford-able so the whole family can enjoy the movies.”The double-feature at

Becky’s is only $8 for adults, $4 for children

Becky's Drive In: The Best Place Under the Stars

ages three to 12, and free to children two years and younger. Make the night even more afford-able by clipping the coupon in their ad in this week’s edition of The PRESS.Once you arrive at

Becky’s, there are two projection screens to choose from, each showing two different films. Guests can com-plete their movie-going experience at the snack stand, with everything from popcorn and nachos, to pizza and turkey barbecue. Souve-nirs are also available for purchase.Because parking spots

fill up quickly, most

movie-goers arrive early. But there's plenty to do before the features begin, including playing on the playground, and pony and fire truck rides on Friday and Saturday nights.“We do this because we

love it,” Cindy said.As it has been since

opening day, Becky’s Drive In is still family-owned and operated. Siblings Darrell, Mary, Dennis and Cindy continue the legacy of their parents by enter-taining families from near and far.Becky’s Drive In is

open every night through August, and every weekend in September. Gates open at 7pm on Fridays, 6:30pm on Saturdays, and 7:30pm Sunday through Thursday. Features begin at dusk.For features or details,

visit www.beckysdi.com or call 610-767-2249.

Brand New Ladies Shoes: tan leather fisherman sandals, size 9X wide, in box: $15. Black flats, size 9.5, in box: $10. Call 610-588-4279. (4/4)

Ladies Jewelry: brand new ladies watch, bracelet & necklace, brown & silver: $10. Ladies light green stone w/ sterling silver ring, size 9, in box: $15 (orig. $35). Call 610-588-4279. (4/4)

For Sale: Ladies Capri Set, brand new, size L, denim w/ white trim: $10. Large decorative bowl for display or use: $5. Call 610-588-4279. (4/4)

Weights: olympic & standard weights, hex dumbells, lat machine, leg press, bench press w/ attachments, olympic curl bars, olympic chrug bar, 27’ olympic bars. Must see & make offer on 1 or all. Over 2,000 lbs. of steel. Call after 5pm: 484-542-1523. (4/4)

For Sale: 1 stereo, beautiful piece of furniture; 2 chairs: free; 1 Ultimate Bowflex, still in boxes, most never used, w/ assembly manual ($600). Call 610-863-6989. (4/4)

PA Amplifier: RMS model 804, 200 watts of power. 4 channels w/ volume, treble, bass & reverb/ FX. 8 inputs, aux/tape-in & line-out. Tape/aux mix, headphone jack, master volume. Good cond. $125. Call 610-588-5147. (4/4)

8” Black & Decker Table Saw: $40 obo. Call 610-863-2099. (4/4)Black & Decker Router Table: w/ Black & Decker 7616 black router: $70. Call 610-759-0157. (4/4)

Memorex Turntable & Program-mable CD Player: w/ cassette player & AM/FM radio. New. $60. Call 908-343-7256. (4/4)

New Wedding Dress: still has tags; never worn. Size 16W. Asking $350. Call 484-866-7956. (4/4)

Antique Wood & Coal Burning Stove: 8.5” high. Cast iron radiators. Call 610-863-4413. (4/4)

For Sale: Bissel Steam Mop: $25; 4-drawer file cabinet: $25; Canon printer, scanner & copier: $30; other misc. items: make offer. Call 570-460-7878. (4/4)

3 Person Hot Tub: New cover. Needs pump. $150. Call 610-588-4255. (4/4)

Home Gym: butterfly attachment, push-up/pull-up bar, leg & knee excerciser, sit-up bench. Resistance-band type. Good cond. $75. Call 610-588-5147. (4/4)

English Pony Saddle: new. 12” seat. Incl. stirrups, girth & saddle pad. Asking $100. Call 610-588-3191. (4/4)

Frigidaire 30” Gas Range: brand new. Call 610-588-7545. (4/4)

Concrete Form: 4’ D x 8’ H. Cardboard. $100. Call 610-588-2253. (4/4)

Excersize Bike: good condition, $10; solid oak desk, with upper compartments and drawers, $40. Call 610-863-4734. (2/4)

Clown Doll Collection: 9 in all, some musical, $1-$10. Call 610-759-7295. (3/4)

Cement Donkey: in the form of a flower stand. Nice, $75. Call anytime, 610-863-6184. (3/4)

Almond Colored Range Hood: Like new, paid $250, asking $90. Call 610-863-9444. (3/4)

Solid Wood Three Drawer Dresser: Dec. flowers on drawers, includes mirror. Exc. Cond., $125. Call 610-599-4985. (3/4)

Union Special: two needle, four thread overseaming sewing machine. $250. Call 610-588-2807. (3/4)

Black and Decker Table: with 7616 Router, other small tools for asle too. Call 610-759-0157. (3/4)

Cherry Harvest Table: $350. Call 610-863-5016. (3/4)

Set of Antique Havilland China, $750; Cherry Antique Drop leaf table, $400. Call 610-863-5016. (3/4)

Black and Decker Power Washer: $60; Craftsman 10 inch Buffer/Polisher, $50; Wardrobe, $70; Chest of Drawers, $30; Craftsman 10 inch Table Saw, $130. Call 610-759-8461. (3/4)

Four Foot Bar: with 4 swivel barstools, $125; 1 oak coffee table with 2 matching end tables, $25. Call 610-588-9597. (2/4)

Four Pair Jeans: dressy Dickies, 40x28. $3 each. Call 610-599-6971. (2/4)

Newer Washer and Dryer: good working condition, $275 for set. Call 610-360-2888. (2/4)

Patio Set: Table and 4 chairs, with umbrella. White plastic, $40. Call 610-599-6971. (2/4)

Old Treddle Sewing Machine Top Cover: $60. Call 610-599-6971. (2/4)

Charcoal Stove: 12x20, $35. Moving. Call 610-599-6971. (2/4)

3.5 year old Electric Range: with self-clean oven; bisque color, excllent condition, $200. Call 610-588-1900. (2/4)

6 John Hancock ladder Back Chairs: $60 each; Antique High Chest of Drawers, $125; Antique Scale (bucket) $50. Call 610-863-8840. (2/4)

Woman’s Doctor COmfort’s Diabetic Sneakers: size 8.5 wide, pretty, white with blue, new, price negotiable. Make an offer. Call 610-863-0699. (2/4)

Bicycles For Sale: Boy’s blue bike, 26”, $5; Girls Purple 27’ bike, $5; Girls 1970 balloon tire bike, 27”, $25. Call 610-588-2039. (2/4)

20 lb. Propane Tank: new valve, full. Call 484-695-0883. (1/4)

DR Set: 4 chairs, bench & table. Long shape, glass top. $175, neg. Call 610-599-6971. (1/4)

26” Girls Bike: Western Flyer, 50s style. $175 OBO. Call 610-588-9480. (1/4)

32” Floor Model Color TV: good cond. Black. $75. Call 610-863-6758 or 610-248-1991. (1/4)

Craftsmen 10” Direct Drive Band Saw: table top, incl. saw & manuals. Asking $50. Call 484-241-8739. (1/4)

Victor Turbo Torch Acetylene Kit: soldering, incl. acetylene tank, 2 tips, hose regulator. Good cond. Asking $100. Call 484-241-8739. (1/4)

Milwaukee Drill: #1107-1, 1/2” right angle drill w/ case. $100. Call 484-241-8739. (1/4)

Paslode Cordless Framing Gun Pkg: incl. gun, 2 batteries, charger, safety glasses, manuals, propel-lant & assortment of nails. Asking $250. Call 484-241-8739. (1/4)

CST/Berger MP5 Laser: Mark 5 beam self-leveling laser. Incl. laser, contractors tri-pod, mounting accessories, case, manual & batteries. Asking $175. Call 484-241-8739. (1/4)

Husky 7” Wet Tile Saw w/ Laser: incl. 2 blades, fence & mitre. Asking $75. Call 484-241-87389. (1/4)

GE Double Oven Elec. Stove: works fine. $75. Call 610-588-0138. (1/4)

Youth Fire Engine Bed: like new. $100 OBO (orig. $200). Call 610-588-3982. (1/4)

Sewing Machine: 12 different prices. Serviced & in working order. Call 610-588-1873. (1/4)

Antique Oak Dresser: 30x18x50. Asking $85. Call 570-897-6943. (1/4)

Homelite 4400 Watt Generator: w/ cable. $375. Call 570-897-6943. (1/4)

Ludwig Drum Set: 1979 Power Tom set. Maple finish, new heads, 5 Zildjian cymbals. $2000. Call 610-588-2579. (1/4)

For Sale: Amco Portable AC: 13000 BTU, like new: $200; Woodstove: $350; 6-Person Hot Tub: $2500. 610-588-0138. (1/4)

For Sale: Canning Jars: $10; Honeywell Hepa Portable Air Cleaner: $40; Twin-Sized Bed: handmade, hand-carved, heavy pine. $200; Coffee Table: round, glass, gold metal base: $75. Call before 7pm: 570-897-6064. (1/4)

For Sale: Tools, Pipe Threader, Safes, Freezer, DR Table, Sofas & Recliner, 52” TV, 36” picture-in-picutre TV w/ Stand, Antique Vanity & Mirror w/ Chair, Piano, Ping Pong Table, Slate-Top Pool Table, & more. Make an offer. Call Jim: 610-509-8080. (1/4)

2005 Harley Davidson Motor-cycle Softail Deluxe: black pearl. Fuel inj. Perfect cond. 9900 mi. VH pipes, saddlebages, sissy bar, heated grips, det. windshield, engine guards. $13,000. Call 610-759-6334. (1/4)

1987 Honda Shadow 700 VT: $1100. Call 484-560-3452. (1/4)

1983 Honda Shadow 750 VT: $500. Cakk 484-695-0883. (1/4)

2000 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide: 1 owner, like new. 849 mi. Have all orig. paperwork. Asking $9500 (orig. $17,500). Call 484-515-2093. (4/4)

Trailer For Sale: GVW, 3000 lbs., $100, OBO. Call 610-588-0175. (3/4)

Kymco Scooter: 2009 Peoples 250 brand new, never on the road, red. $3,995. Call 610-863-9228. (1/4)

2001 Coachman Camper: with slide out kitchen and living room. Sleeps 10 with 4 bed bunk room, great shape. Includes TV and microwave, lots of over-under storage. Asking $10,000 or Best Offer. Call 610-588-0028. (2/4)

Snowblower & Blade: fits 214 John Deere tractor w/ attach-ments. $500. Leave a msg: 610-588-7321. (4/4)

Allis Chalmers ‘WD’ Tractor: 1952. Snowplow & exc. tires. Needs paint. $1350. Call 610-588-7545. (4/4)

John Deere ‘1010’ Tractor: 1960. Good cond. 3 pt. hitch. $3000 OBO. Call 610-588-7545. (4/4)

12 HP Tractor: $150. Call 484-695-0883. (1/4)

Dodge Bedliner: for ’02 to ’08 short bed. Like new. Best offer. Call 610-588-0413. (1/4)

1999 Dodge Durango: custom. Asking $6,000 or willing to swap. Call Ron: 570-897-5479. (1/4)

4 Wheel Discs: 13”. $75. Call 484-695-0883. (1/4)

1997 Ford Escort: 4 door, auto. 30+ mpg. 127 k. Newly inspected. $2200. Call 610-588-2253. (4/4)

Tool Box: for full size pick-up. $30 OBO. Call 610-863-2099. (4/4)

Four Tires: 265 70R17, decent tread. $60, OBO. Call 610-588-2069 after 9:30am. (3/4)

1995 Ford Thunderbird: 3.8L, 6 cyl., 2 dr., AAMCO rebuilt trans., new front brakepads, 25MPG, good tires and battery, driven daily. $1,500, OBO. Call 610-588-5147. (3/4)

Cadillac Parts: 1975-76 for 4 door. Call 610-588-9480. (1/4)

Tires: 13” P175. Good shape. 6 for $90. Call 484-695-0883. (1/4)

For Sale: Brand new Jenn-Air Double Wall Oven; Roto Tiller; Pool Filter, clear water cartridge, w/ auto-chlorinator; Gemini Speakers; Sony 29” TV; Quad, 150cc. Make offers. Call Mark: 484-896-0021. (1/4)

Upright Piano: very good cond. $100. Call 610-588-0138. (1/4)

50 Cal. Inline: CVA Wolf. Brand new. Stainless barrel w/ 1.5-5 Simmons scope. $200. Call 484-542-9586. (1/4)

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