All of us at The PRESS would like to wish our readers a very Happy Easter! Last Chance!

Send your pet photos to The PRESS for our Annual Pet Photo Contest! Photos will be printed weekly. Check out the front page for all the details! Congratulations to this years Easter Coloring Contest Winners: Brody Santo, 5, Pen Argyl; Aaron Hartzell, 10, Bangor; Bryan Buxbaum, 13, Mt. Bethel; and Kelly Ulmer, 26, Bangor. Check out the winning

entries on page 15! We would like to wish Becky Drake a very Happy Birthday! She will be celebrating on March 29th. Have a great day, Becky! PENNDOT has chosen Bangor Police Department to be a distribution point for the region for their Yellow Dot Program. This program was created to assist citizens in the "golden hour" of emergency care following a traffic accident when they may not be able to communicate their needs themselves. Placing a yellow dot in

your vehicle's rear window alerts first responders to check your glove compartment for vital information to ensure you receive the medical attention you need. The Bangor Police Department will also be distributing "Life-Line Refrigerator Cards," containing sections for emergency contact, health problems, allergy, and medication information. For more information contact the Bangor Police at 610-599-3338. The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Chicken Parmigiana Dinner with dessert on Sunday, April 7th, from 4pm to 6pm. Free baked goods will be available. The Manna Ministry distributes free baked goods and health and beauty items every Sunday from 11am to 1pm. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor. For questions, call 610588-4453 or visit www.ebumc.org. The Slate Belt AARP

#4135 will be meeting on Monday, April 8th, at 1:30pm at the Blue Valley Farm Show Building in Bangor. The speaker for this month is from Walgreens and he will speak about Medicare D and other drug store issues. They have two trips planned for this year, one to Coastal Maine, June 4th through 7th, to visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum, Acadia National Park and more. They will sponsor a 14 day trip to the NW National Parks, including Glacier National Park, Jasper, Seattle and more. This trip leaves September 17th, and includes 21 meals and 7 tours. Please call Deanna at 620-5884623 for more information on these trips. Note to members: Please collect books for the May meeting when they host a speaker from Cops and Kids. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries and other tidbits of information to: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013
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Here is the list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week March 14 through 20, 2013. Adult fiction: Coben, Harlan, Six years; Green, Jane, Family pictures; Kellerman, Jonathan, Guilt; Rosenberg, Joel, Damascus countdown. Adult non-fiction: Eckstut, Arielle, The essential guide to getting your book published; Guide to literary agents 2013; Novel & short story writers market 2013; Sambuchino, Chuck, Formatting & submitting your manuscript; Writers market

2013. Junior non-fiction: Connors, Kathleen, Dinosaur fossils; Owen, Ruth, Solar and lunar eclipses; Rau, Dana Meachen, Learning to knit; Regan, Lisa, Magician. Book on CD: James, P.D., The lighthouse. DVDs: Argo, George and the dragon, Life of Pi, Mulan II; Pearl Harbor: a day of infamy; Pearl Harbor: the war in the Pacific 2 volumes; Sentimental serenity: scenes from the great plains; Sentimental serenity: scenes from the gulf coast; Sentimental serenity: scenes of the mountain west; Skyfall.

Knights of Columbus Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Father DeNisco Council Knights of Columbus of the Slate Belt Area is again sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th, at the council home. The event will start at 2pm, sharp. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of four age groups; and for finding the Gold, Silver and Purple eggs. Everyone participating in the hunt will receive a chocolate bunny. All members are asked to donate one dozen eggs and deliver them to the council home on Friday evening at 7pm. The next council meeting will be held on April 9th at the council home on West Bangor Road at 7:30pm. The first drawing of the 200 Club will be held at the meeting.

Singing Boys of Pennsylvania Seek Members

The Singing Boys and Keystone Girls Choir are performing organizations that train children, grades 3 through 7, to sing, to read, to develop a musical memory, acute ear, and critical understanding of all musical genre from pre-Renaissance to Jazz by performing. In time, Dalcroze, movement and choreography are introduced. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm at St. John Lutheran Church, Morgan Hill Road, Easton; Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm and Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm at St. Lukes United Church of Christ, Belfast Road, Nazareth. For more information, please call 610-7596002.

March 16th, and the month leading up to it, was an experience that I'll remember for the rest of my life. In that short span of time I saw hundreds of people (many my family and I didn't know) from around the country donate their prayers, time, gifts, and money to a very special young lady who just happens to be my little cousin Paige. Paige Kozak is a sophomore at Bangor Area Senior High school. She is a student athlete, and for all intents and purposes - a "good egg." Never in trouble, loves life, everyone, and is very respectful. On February 17th, she was in a tragic ATV accident, which had her flown (by Medivac) to St. Luke's Hospital, where she received emergency brain surgery, and had a very uncertain future ahead of her. I wasted no time getting a plan together to organize an event, to be held at the Bangor Area Middle School to help raise money. The idea was to help offset some of the medical costs, but more important the

STRESS that this situation had placed on my Aunt Kathy, and Uncle Rich. Well with the help of many amazing people, this became more of a reality than I could have ever imagined. The event - "Turn The Paige - a benefit concert for the family of Paige Kozak" took place from 2pm to 5pm, and shortly after it's doors opened had the area where it was held saw an enormous crowd of people! There were different types of merchandise sold, 3 live bands (Before We Fade, Stasis, & Hundred-Hand Slap) a huge tricky tray raffle with over 100 items, a huge bake sale, which included over 3 dozen pizza's donated by Dominos Pizza in Pen Argyl, a Rockin Photo Booth, and more! For never having organized an event like this before, I set a goal of $5,000. Well, while I haven't gotten the exact final tally from my aunt, I can tell you that we shattered that goal by at least double! There are so many people that I would like to thank, but namely, Dr. DeFelice, John Reinhart, Chris Connelly, the Bangor Girls Soccer Team, the Bangor Elementary PTA, all of our sponsors including Gray Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Brian Witmer at State Farm, The Bangor Area School District, Operation: Smart Start Daycare in Pen

Argyl, Todd's Auto Body, Miller's Egg Ranch, The Scorecard, Pennsylvania Avenue Sports, Neccie's Towing, Hallett Contracting, CitiView Audio Visual, The Press, Tara, Amy, and Nancy from Lukie's Fall Festival, Elisa and Gary from 96.7 FM in the Poconos, everyone that donated anything to the event, and last but certainly not least: My entire family, and all of our friends. I'm extremely fortunate, and blessed to have such an amazing family. It was such a joy to get all of my cousins together to work as a TEAM to put this whole thing together in only 3 1/2 short weeks, and we did it! I take great pride in letting everyone know that since the event, Paige has come home with a lot of outpatient therapy down the road for her, but she is a tough kid and I know that she'll make it through whatever challenges are put before her. She's a special girl, and after experiencing this wonderful event, and all of the support shown by so many, that couldn't be more evident. Get well Paige, and keep fighting. Sincerely, Sean Montross If you missed the event, and would still like to donate, please make checks payable to Kathy Kozak and send to Turn The Paige c/o Sean Montross 324 South 2nd Street, Bangor, PA 18013

The Delaware River Shad Fishermens Association will present the 7th Annual Youth Fishing Education Day on Saturday, June 15th. This event is free for all children between the ages of eight and 15 and is open to the public. Blue Mountain Fish and Game Club will be

hosting this event again this year. This is a full day program that will run from 7am to 5:30pm. Students will enjoy 10 different learning stations while learning about how to preserve and protect the great outdoors. Breakfast and lunch

will be provided. A total of 100 students will be accepted for registration and preregistration is a must. For further details or to register for this program, please contact David Carl at fisherman_dcarl @yahoo.com or by telephone at 570-3254336.

Remembering the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, Bangor will have a community Cross Walk this year on Friday, March 29th, beginning at Noon at the First United Evangelical Congregational Church on South Second Street. The procession will head to First United Methodist Church on North Third Street, and then on to Trinity Lutheran Church at 4th and Broadway, then around downtown

Bangor, and end at the Cross Roads Baptist Church, corner of South Second and Chestnut Streets, with a short meditation by Pastor Jay Van Horn. Everyone is invited to participate. If you are interested but unable to walk in the procession, you may go directly to the Cross Roads Baptist Church, and wait for the brief service that will be held immediately following the procession through town.

Trinity ELC Plans Holy Week Services and Events

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor, has announced services for Holy Week. On Maundy Thursday, March 28th, Holy Communion will be celebrated at Trinity at 7pm. The Good Friday Service will also be held at Trinity at 7pm, on March 29th. Sunday, March 31st is Easter Sunday/The Ressurection of Our Lord. A Celebration of Holy Communion will be held at 9am. Sunday School will not be held on Easter Sunday. The Easter Breakfast will be held from 7:30am to 8:30am, prior to Easter Sunday worship.

St. John ELC Announces March Events

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl, has announced upcoming events for the month of March. On Easter Sunday, March 31st, This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. During the worship serivce, the Sunday School children will present their Easter Program, A Handful of Jelly Beans. They will sing two spirited Easter songs, present an Easter poem about the colors of jellybeans and those colors significance to the Easter Story, then pass out jelly beans to everyone who attends. There will be Sunday School on Easter Sunday morning, at 8:45am, with Cereal and Fellowship before their lesson in the Sonshine room. St. John will be hosting the Community Lenten Service on Wednesday, March 27th, at 7:30pm. Volunteers are needed to supply baked goods for the fellowship hour following the service. A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex. There will be no Maundy Thursday or Good Friday services at St. John this year.

Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale: March 30th, 9am to 11am, during the Easter Egg Hunt at Washington Township Recreation Fields, Route 191, Bangor. For more information, call Shirley at 484-6617187. The East Bangor Methodist Church Pastie Sale: Tuesday, April 2nd, 136 W. Central Ave. Pasties are beef with or without onion and broccoli cheese with or without onion. Call 610-5881745. Free Sign Language Course: Six Wednesday evenings, 7-8pm; April 3rd- May 8th; Community Presbyterian Church, 1755 S Delaware Dr., Mount Bethel. Register at 570-897-6766. Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club: monthly meeting on Thursday, April 4th, 7:30pm, in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: "Valuing and Insuring your Radio Equipment" - Blair / K3YD Members and interested general public are welcome. FMI and Directions: www.dlarc.org, ke3aw@ arrl.net or 610-432-8286. Northampton Community College Kraus Drawing Exhibition: Friday, April 5 through Thursday, April 18 in the gallery of Communications Hall, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. FMI: call 610-8615300.

Inch & The Echos 50s & 60s Dinner Dance: Saturday, April 6th, Doors open at 4:30, Dinner at 5pm, Dance from 7pm-10pm; Mount Bethel Volunteer Fire Company, Route 611, Mt. Bethel. FMI: Dale Handelong at 570-8976919. Spring 4-Person Scramble to Benefit Bangor Youth Football: Saturday, April 6th, 1pm Shotgun Start, Whitetail Golf Club. Call 610-837-9626 to register. Plainfield Township Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner: Saturday, April 6th, 4pm-7pm, Grace Lutheran Church, Sullivan Trail, Belfast. Proceeds will support the Lions Club work. The Pen Argyl Alumni Assn. Basket Bingo: April 7th, Doors open at 11:30, bingo starts at 1pm, Pen Argyl Park Community Center. Tickets-call 610-863-4389. Pen Argyl Shutanka Chapter No. 202, Order of Eastern Star: Fundraiser at The Slate Pub, 509 E. Main St., Pen Argyl, April 9th, 11am to midnight. 20% of proceeds from all food sales will benefit the Chapter. FMI: 610-588-0376. All You Can Eat Breakfast: April 13th, 8am to 10:30am, McMichaels United Methodist Church, Rt.715 and White Church Road, McMichaels. The full breakfast with beverages will be available by donation only. The church is handicapped accessible. Bring the family and enjoy the meal.

Notre Dame High School Presents The Music Man: April 18-20th, 7:30pm, 3417 Church Rd., Easton. FMI, 610-250-1978. East Bangor Vol Fire Co. Presents Raymond The Amish Comic: April 19th, Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm, Must be 21. Tickets610-588-5996. Pocono Mountain Quilters Guild Quilts on the Mountain XIII: Saturday, April 20th, 10am-4pm; Sunday, April 21st, 10am-3pm; at Stroudsburg Junior High School, 1901 Chipperfield Drive, Stroudsburg. Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Trap Shoot: Pocono Slate Belt Shooting Association, 744 Lake Minsi Dr., Bangor; Saturday, April 20th, Rain or Shine. Shoot begins at 10am. Proceeds to Benefit the SBCC Scholarship Fund. Call Laura at 610-588-1000 for more info. The Slate Belt Young At Heart Club Bus Trips: first trip will be to the Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, April 24th. The second trip will be to Gettysburg on monday, june 24th. The trip will include the bus trip, drivers' tip, permit fee, snacks, the museum and cyclorama, a guide accompanied bus tour throughout the battlegrounds, the wax museum of the presidents, and a buffet dinner at general pickett's restaurant. FMI: Mary, 610-8634846, 610-844-4630 or Minnie at 610-8636589.

"Coping with and Healing from the Many Facets of Loss" Retreat: April 26th through 28th, St. Francis Center for Renewal in Bethlehem. Led by Vivian Lynch, R.N. The retreat is intended for women whose lives have been affected by alcohol or chemical addiction in relatives or friends. The retreat is guided by, but not limited to the Twelve Step Principles.FMI: contact Marylyn at 610 2538930 or Kathi at 908 256-3703. Monroe County Historical Association 21st Annual Victorian Tea and Luncheon: Sunday, April 28, at the Chateau Resort and Conference Center, Tannersville. A social hour will begin at 1pm with seating beginning at 1:30pm. The luncheon will begin at 2pm. For more information, please call (570) 421-7703, e-mail mcha@ptd.net. Outdoor Flea Market: May 4th, 8am to 2pm, McMichaels United Methodist Church, Rt. 715 and White Church Road, McMichaels. Reserve space by calling Pastor Ed at 570-629-1136 or 610-597-1030.

(NAPSA)There is good news for the many engaged couples searching for easy ways to save money without sacrificing style. Though weddings today cost an average of $28,800 - and that doesnt include the honeymoon, engagement ring or wedding planner - there are five steps couples can take even if their pockets arent quite as deep as their love for each other: 1. Schedule an offseason wedding. Even in matters of the heart, the laws of supply and demand apply. With nearly 70 percent of weddings taking place in May through October, your best money-saving months are January and February. Consider a morning ceremony followed by a lunchtime reception. This will set you back much less than a dinner reception. 2. Custom invitations without the custom price. Its amazing what you can do with one simple invitation. With the help of a template, you can create a timeless, traditional masterpiece or a jaw-dropping, never - seen - before design. Find a computerliterate friend and all youll have to pay for is the paper. 3. Not just for brides anymore. Todays regis-

tries are for much more than china and crystal. For example, Target Club Wedd offers brides and grooms a registry service that includes electronics, outdoor gear and the must-have gadgets for making the most of their new lives together. 4. Cut the guest list. The simple truth is that there is no quicker, easier way to control the budget than by limiting the size of the event. Remember, single guests can be invited without a plus one. 5. Bridal party gifts that do double duty. No need for expensive bridal party favors your friends wont use. Couples can find favors, bridal party gifts, ideas on reception decor and photos. Photographers can be expensive. Give your bridal party digital cameras and encourage them to document the weekend and share their photos afterwards.

(NAPSA)An estimated 120 million Americans will attend a wedding at some point this year. And with all the gifts for the engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor(ette) party and actual wedding, plus the cost of travel and attire, making the guest list can turn into an expensive honor. But even if you dont have a lot to spend on gifts, its important to remember the distinction between a thoughtful,

inexpensive present and one thats downright cheap. Brides on the number one wedding and gift registry Web site, Wedding Channel.com, shared some of the worst gifts theyve received. Take a look: A set of candleholders, given by a family of four. When the bride and groom took them back to the store, they got a $2 credit which they used to buy a couple of candy bars.

A tin of potato chipsthats it! On the upside, once the chips were eaten, the bride was able to use the empty tin to hold their rice. A hand-me-down casserole dish with a gold-colored wire holder. In the brides words, it resembles an Easter basket gone terribly wrong. A set of espresso cups and saucers in a little basket. When the bride took them out to put them away, she discovered that theyd already been used. Budget-Friendly GiftGiving Tips So how do you avoid being one of these gift offenders without going over budget? Here are some budget-friendly tips: Group gifts. Join in with a few friends and send the couple a gift togetherthe gift might end up being more substantial than if each of you purchased smaller gifts on your own. Personalize it. A

bridal shower is the perfect opportunity to upgrade a lower-priced gift. If the bride registered for an inexpensive wine bottle opener, then pair it with her favorite bottle of wine. Itll be more personal and will still be budget-friendly.

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(NAPSI)Anyone who thinks a lowmaintenance landscape has to be plain green and ugly should think again. With a bit of planning, some smart plant choices and the help of these seven garden designer secrets, you

can have a yard thats the envy of your neighborhoodand enough time to enjoy it. 1. Choose plants that will flourish given the realities of your yard. Some plants like full sun while others tolerate shade; some dont mind

freezing temperatures while others are unfazed by relentless heat. Selecting plants that thrive in the existing conditions of your site ensures a healthy, attractive landscape. Observe the light levels around your homesix to eight hours plus of uninterrupted sun each day indicates full sun, four to six hours is considered part shade or part sun, and less than four hours would be a shaded site. Plants at the garden center should have tags that tell you their light preferences. Shopping locally helps ensure that all the plants you see will be suitable for the climate in your yard. 2. Plant droughttolerant shrubs. These specially adapted plants thrive with limited water once they are established (usually after their first season in the

ground). Droughttolerant plants sail through hot summer days easily, saving you the time and money it takes to water the landscape. Read the tag attached to the shrub for information on its drought tolerance or look for visual cues such as silvery-grey leaves, as are found on Petit Bleu caryopteris, and narrow, needlelike foliage, as on Fine Line rhamnus. 3. Spare yourself the time it takes to prune your plants by opting for compact varieties. Compact (also known as dwarf) plants never get too large for the space where youve planted them so you dont have to bother with confusing pruning instructions. Most peoples favorite plants are available in compact, no-prune varieties: hydrangea

lovers can try Little Lime or Bobo dwarfpanicle hydrangeas or the tidy Cityline series of big-leaf hydrangea. Rose fans should take note of the low-growing Oso Easy series with its range of 10 vivid colors, all under 3 high. 4. Choose plants with high-quality, attractive foliage. These look great even when not in bloom, beautifying your landscape for months instead of just a few weeks. Colorful foliage, including the dark purple of Black Lace elderberry or the cheery gold of Chardonnay Pearls deutzia, and variegated foliage, such as My Monet weigela or Sugar Tip hibiscus, make engaging focal points from early spring through late fall. Mix them with such evergreens as Castle Spire holly and Soft Serve false cypress for year-round color. 5. Plant in masses of three, five or seven of the same kind of plant. This gives your landscape a cohesive,

professionally designed appearance. Plus, weeds cannot grow if desirable plants are already taking up the space, eliminating that notoriously tiresome garden chore. Planting in groups of odd numbers is a designers secret for a bold statement that doesnt feel too formal or fussy. 6. Mulch. A two- to three-inch-thick layer of shredded bark mulch not only gives your landscape a pleasing, finished look, it conserves water by reducing evaporation. It also keeps plant roots cool and shaded, allowing for healthy, vigorous growth that resists pests and diseases naturally. 7. Dont be afraid to replace the plants that take too much of your time, or those that you dont really like, with new, easy-to-grow shrubs. At ProvenWin nersShrubs.com, there are many improved varieties available now that there is no reason to settle for anything else.

Why the Slate Belt is the place to buy - now! This is a great time to buy real estate - mortgage rates are low and home prices have bottomed out in our area. It appears that recovery is already underway in the Slate Belt. This is reflected by two items; first, there is a shortage of inventory and second, prices have begun to appreciate. In some areas, prices seem to languish as heavy foreclosure activity continues. Homes there may appear to be once in a lifetime bargain prices. These areas, however, may be prone to risk of continued losses and languishing prices. It is a much better plan to buy your home in an area that is on its way to recovery. That is - the Slate Belt! You may not get the lowest price, but the downside risk is much less. In addition, as the real estate market rebounds you will be in a position to profit by the rising values. Not just from a financial standpoint, but the Slate Belt is a great place to live. The school systems are

exceptional academically and are not plagued with the negative aspects that are prevalent in larger schools. Churches are plentiful. Shopping for staples is adequate and larger centers are just a few miles down the road. Our police forces have kept crime, at least serious crime, at bay. We are blessed with the natural beauty of hillsides, mountains, a beautiful river, and numerous streams. We also have the local Parks - offering numerous social opportunities and events. The greatest feature of the Slate Belt, however, is its people! Instilled with the conservative values of our forefathers you wont find the quality of people anywhere else. The moral of the story is whether you are first time buyers, or in need of a larger or smaller home. Its time to jump aboard the real estate train as it picks up steam - in the Slate Belt!! You can reach us at The Great American Real Estate Company for all of your real estate needs at 610-863-6205.

(NAPSI)Any time can be the right time to tackle those household chores you have been avoiding. However, there are a number of tasks that demand to be handled once the weather turns warm. To help, Liquid Wrench has an entire family of products designed specifically for do-it-yourself projects. Whether its fixing a squeaky door hinge, prepping the lawn or getting the boat ready for warm weather action, homeowners often turn to spray lubricants or oils to help them get the job done easily and inexpensively. Here are some tips: For squeaky door hinges, use a dry lubricant. Unlike a wet or sticky lubricant that attracts dirt and increases hinge wear, this goes on dry, leaving no mess and maximizing effectiveness far longer. If the garbage disposal has started to make a racket, use the same dry lubricant. Spray it through the sink drain to the bottom of the garbage disposal.

Just make sure water hasnt flowed through the disposal for at least eight hours so the lubricant can attach itself to the inside parts of the disposal. In the bathroom, where hot water and steam from showers can rust door and cabinet hinges, a little silicone spray will prevent that from happening. To keep automatic and manual garage doors operating smoothly, you can use a three pronged approach: 1. Spray lithium grease in the rollers on the inside of the roller cup. 2. Use a dry lubricant in the door tracks to quiet the operation and prevent buildup of debris in the tracks. 3. Lubricate the drive chain with a chain lube to keep links and cables operating smoothly. After a cold, harsh winter, penetrating oil is great for freeing up frozen or sticky linkages on lawn equipment and shop equipment, like presses and clamping fixtures. For hedge clippers

and other lawn equipment, a drop or two of lubricating oil will help get them garden ready in no time at all. It also helps to provide a barrier against rust. When it comes to keeping car window tracks running smoothly, many prefer a silicone spray as a lubricant, since it wont streak the windows. And when your chores are done and its time to play, a light coat of silicone spray will also turn air hockey and foosball playing surfaces into fast-action fun! DIY projects and spring-cleaning are all about preserving and maintaining what you have and avoiding breakdowns. Learn more by visiting liquidwrench.com.

The Blue Mountain Community Library would like to thank everyone who came to the library on February 28 to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This event was a great success. 30 children enjoyed stories read by Mrs. Judy Hahn, retired Kindergarten teacher and library volunteer, received a gift bag to take home and a photo taken with The Cat in the Hat, junior volunteer, Larissa Bernecker. The library board would like to especially thank Mrs. Hahn for her outstanding effort and time. A new group at the library is a Friday Morning Knitting Group that meets upstairs at 10am. Experienced knitters, as

well as those who would like to learn, are invited to come. The library has Federal Income Tax forms and booklets available. PA tax forms are available to be copied at the library. The library would like to acquire copies of Ring the Bells for Olde Pen Argyl, published in 1982 for the Centennial. Anyone who would be willing to donate this book to the library should call Lisa at 610863-3029 or drop it off during open hours. The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to Noon, Monday thru Thursday, 6pm to 8pm.

On Saturday, April 13th, the annual tack swap or equine garage sale will be held at the Northampton County 4-H Center, Nazareth. The tack swap will be held from 11am to 2pm. The public is invited to attend. The Northampton County 4-H Center is located at 777 Bushkill Center Rd., 2.2 miles south of Rte. 512 from the traffic light for Bushkill Center Rd. or 3 miles north of Nazareth on Bushkill Center Rd. There will be new and used items for sale for all horse interests and disciplines. Also there will be horse crafts, Breyer model horses, clothing and other horse related items. All sellers must preregister for a sale table or space inside, outside space is firstcome the day of the swap; there are no consignments. No live animals are permitted. No dogs

permitted. Food, courtesy of Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club, will be available during the sale hours. This is a rain/shine event; being held inside non-heated buildings and outside. The 4-H program is open to youths between the ages of 8-19 years.

It offers over 150 hands on projects, a wide variety of experiences, and builds life skills for the future. Volunteer leaders are always welcome. For more information concerning the tack swap, please call Janice Martin at 610-8377294.

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March 27, 2013

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(NAPSI)Look around your home and youll probably see a few important items you are planning to replacea tattered chair, those old running shoes, the living room wallpaper. There are also important parts on your vehicle that need to be

replaced when they get oldincluding your shock absorbers and struts. But replacing them is more than just a matter of keeping your vehicle freshit can also help keep you and your family safe. Shocks and struts are hidden behind the wheels, so their condition isnt as easy to see, and drivers tend to miss the gradual loss of steering, stopping and stability that occurs as they wear out, says Carri Irby, brand manager for

Monroe shocks and struts manufacturer Tenneco Inc. So its important to have the vehicles ride control system inspected at least once a year and to replace worn shocks and struts at 50,000 miles. (Actual mileage may vary depending on driver ability, vehicle type and driving and road conditions, according to Irby.) Shocks and struts are part of a system of interrelated under-car components known as the Safety Triangle. Other elements of this system are the tires, brakes and chassis parts, such as ball joints and tie rod ends. When any of these parts is worn, the entire system can be compromised, leading to a loss of steering precision, stopping performance and overall vehicle stability in a variety of driving situations.

To reinforce this important safety message, the Monroe brand recently launched an extensive North American marketing campaign titled Everything Gets Old. Even Your Shocks. The campaign contrasts these vital but often overlooked vehicle components with worn everyday items that most consumers replace on a more frequent basisshoes, toothbrushes, batteries, and even tires. Its vital to understand that while you might not be able to see them without getting down on your hands and knees, shocks and struts take an incredible beating and they do get old, said Irby. Protect your safety by asking your vehicle service provider for a ride control inspection and, if your shocks and struts are worn out, have them replaced.

(NAPSI)When its time for spring-cleaning, remember to include your car. Cleaning your vehicle inside and out prevents the buildup of damaging chemicals and dirt, reduces the potential for rust from road salt and helps ensure

proper visibility needed for safe driving. To get started, remove any clutter from inside the car, including items that have accumulated in the trunk that can add extra weight and reduce fuel efficiency. The next step is to thoroughly clean and vacuum the interior and wash the windows. When washing the outside, include the tires, wheels, underside and fenders to eliminate any road salt or grime. Wash in the shade and with a product sold specifically for cars. Wash one section at a time, thoroughly rinsing away the soap as you go.