Imagine the thrill of being on stage and performing with the multi-platinum singing group Foreigner!!

Thats the feeling the Bangor Select Choir will probably have when they take the stage during Musikfest to sing I Want To Know What Love Is one of Foreigners most popular songs, on August 7. The group entered a contest through the Internet sponsored by 99.9 The Hawk Chris Connelly, the Choir Director, said We had to submit a video of the Choir singing, after which it was posted on their website and the public voted. Chris learned that the Choir was chosen as the winner when one of the parents messaged him. However, he didnt tell the students until he had confirmation from the management of Foreigner. They were ecstatic when I told them, he said.

By Maria Cascario

The Bangor Select Choir is well known in the area and beyond It was started by Chris when he decided to give the students a different choral opportunity rather than general choir. He wanted a smaller group to go into the community to perform. Chris has been the music teacher at Bangor High School since 2007. There are 26 students who perform in the Choir. Its our way of giving back to the community. Its also a way for the public to realize that in addition to the well

known Slater Band, there is also vocal talent as well. The Choir has gone to nursing homes, womens club functions and other venues. They have also performed in Virginia Beach, Boston, and Hershey PA. A year round project, the Choir members audition at the end of May and get their music and start rehearsing in July. They do a full performance at the end of August and sing for the teachers the fist week of the school year. Chris said They are highly motivated and

dedicated. They rehearse at 6:30 am before school and for one hour every day all year long. To add to the enjoyment of performing, Foreigner is donating $500. to the music program. The Choir will help to sell CDs the evening of their performance to raise money for the Grammy Foundation. Chris said I consider myself to be blessed to work in a community that supports the arts. The music program continues to thrive because of community support and interest.

Author" on Saturday, July 20th, at 10am. Featured author will be Phil Giunta, who will be presenting his latest book release: "By Your Side." While haunted by visions of her brother's suicide, psychicmedium Miranda Lorensen is called to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to investigate a series of bizarre deaths--some of which are also suicides. Miranda and her team of paranormal investigators quickly find themselves confronted by a vengeful spirit awakened thirty-three years after a bloody family tragedy. Miranda realizes that only she can stop the entity before it claims its final victims, but will her obsession for saving lives redeem her for the brother she failed? Mr. Ginta is a Pennsylvania resident and is a

Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Paranormal mystery writer. He graduated from St. Joseph's University with a B.S. in Information Systems. In August 2012 he was among an exclusive group of authors selected to participate in Crazy Eight Press's new venture, ReDeus, a collection of anthologies and novels about the return of all the world's mythological gods. This event is free and open to the publc with a brunch being served. However, registration is required and can be done by calling Barbara Brandt, librarian at 610-588-4136. The library is located at 39 South Main Street, Bangor. For additional information contact Karen Brewer at 610-5888615.

The Roseto Summer Recreation Program will be held this year at the Roseto Ball Park, from July 29th to

August 9th, 10am to 12pm daily. For kids going into 1st through 6th grades. The event is free. For registration

contact Desiree DeNicola at 610-5884530. You have the opportunity to support our troops by providing them with sun protection-something that is not a part of their standard government issue. Mary Kay across the nation are sending Sun Protection Care Packages to our troops. For more information, call 908-803-3909. Bangor Borough Parks and Recreation announce their upcoming summer events, including July 19th: Family Luau, 7pm to 9:30pm at Bangor Pool; August 10th: dusk, Movie Night at Bangor Park, Oz The Great and Powerful. Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Gladys Miller, who will be celebrating on July 18th. Have a wonderful day, Gladys! We would like to wish Tabitha Booth a very Happy Birthday on July 22nd. Have a great day,

Tabitha! We would like to wish Elizabeth Togni a very Happy Belated Birthday! She celebrated her 100th birthday on June 23rd. Ackermanville United Methodist Churchs Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 28th to August 1st, 6:30pm to 8:30pm each day. Join them for SonWest Roundup, a rip-roaring good time with Jesus! For more information or a registration form, please visit their website at ackermanvilleumc.org. Heres a history fact: Nestled in the Slate Belt and originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape tribe, Pen Argyl Borough was part of the land created by the walking purchase made by William Penns sons, John and Thomas, in 1737. We love hearing from you! Send your info to: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013

Here is a list of the new books added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the week of June 27 through July 3, 2013. Adult fiction: Brunstetter, Wanda, The hoe of spring; Brunstetter, Wanda, The pieces of summer; Brunstetter, Wanda, A revelation in autumn; Brunstetter, Wanda, A vow for always; Robinson, Roxana, Cost; Winspear, Jacqueline, The mapping of love and death. Large Print fiction: Evanovich, Janet, The heist; Hoag, Tami, The 9th girl; Koontz, Dean,

Deeply odd; Roberts, Nora, Whiskey Beach. Adult non-fiction: Kyle, Chris, American gun. Young Adult fiction: Caine, Rachel, Black dawn; Haddix, Margaret, Among the Barons; Haddix, Margaret, Among the brave; Haddix, Margaret, Among the enemy; Haddix, Margaret, Among the free; Haddix, Margaret, Among the imposters; Roth, Veronica, Divergent; Roth, Veronica, Insurgent. Young Adult nonfiction: Sheinkin, Steve, Bomb.

Bangor Band Boosters Seeking Patrons Ad Donations For Upcoming Year

At this time of year, the Bangor Band Boosters solicit financial support from local businesses for the Bangor High School Slater Bands upcoming performance season. The bands (including the concert, marching, jazz and pit bands) continue the tradition of superior performances as well as various instrumental ensembles. During the past academic year, the bands and ensembles performed on over 50 occasions in parades, concerts, festivals, football games and a variety of community events. The Symphonic, Concert, Marching and Jazz Bands also traveled to Virginia Beach to participate in adjudications. Over the years, the Slater Bands have represented their community and school in several distinguished performance venues, both in the United States and Abroad. They hope that you will consider supporting the Slater Bands by purchasing a patrons ad in the 2013 Marching Band Festival Program. Your purchase will also be acknowledged throughout the upcoming school year by including your business name in the patron listing in each of the Band Concert Programs during the 2013/2014 performance season. For more information about these fundraising efforts or to donate to the Bangor Band Boosters, call Charlie Cole at 610-588-1071 or email bangor.band.festival@g mail.com.

David Lee Miller of Pen Argyl, PA and Stacey Lynn Stumpo of Merchantville, NJ were united in marriage on June 1st in a 2pm ceremony at St. Peter's Church in Merchantville, NJ. Dana Albano, sister of the bride was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Janelle Hauff, sister of the groom, Amber Sippel, Pattyann Robb, Katie Dougherty, Jennifer Scolnick and Alana Hibbs. Megan O'Hay, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Kristopher Kauffman was best man. Ushers were Johnny Welsh, Richard, Edmund, Jay Dougherty and Michael Albano (brother of the bride). After a reception, held at Lucien's Manor in Berlin, NJ the couple left on a honeymoon to Jamaica. They will live in Breinigsville, PA.

If you have recently moved into the Bangor Area School District and have school age children, they should be registered as soon as possible prior to the start of the new school year. Please contact the district administration office at (610) 588-2163 ext. 78802# between 8:00AM and 4:00PM to make an appointment. Parents registering students are asked to bring the following items: proof of residency (i.e. anything with your new address on it), a transfer card, immunization records, his/her birth certificate,

and their last report card. A child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if s/he has attained the age of five (5) before the Monday prior to Labor Day (August 26, 2013) and successfully completes the districts kindergarten screening process. To be enrolled for first grade, a child must be six before the same date. According to Board Policy there will be no early admission. In order to register a child it is mandatory that parents present copies of their childs state-issued birth certificate, plus clearly documented

copies of physician or clinic record of the following compulsory immunizations: 4 doses of Tetanus and Diphtheria (DTP, DtaP, DT or Td - 1 dose after the 4th birthday). 3 doses of Polio (OPV, E-IPV). 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) (1st dose after 1st birthday) 3 doses of Hepatitis B (Hep B) 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine or written statement from parent or physician that the child has had Chicken-Pox Final kindergarten screening will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013.

The Pen Argyl Athletic and Park Associations Summer Sounds Concert Series will continue Sunday, July 21st, at 6 P.M. at Weona Park with Riverside Rhythms. Other concerts include; Inch & The Echoes on August 4th and the Nazareth Municipal Band on August 18th. The Series is funded by Pen Argyl Borough, Pen Argyl Athletic and Park Association and State government funding comes through an annual appropriation by PAs General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Lehigh Valley Arts Council.

Hello fellow readers, Golly. I am learning so much from your questions even about the birds and the bees! Evelyn from Blairstown stopped me on the street to ask why her zucchini have not borne fruit. Last year her crop failed and this year while she does have flowers there are no baby zucchini as yet. Most likely the flowers have not yet pollinated so give it time, I suggested. Since our chat I researched and learned more about the birds and the bees of zucchini. When it comes to vegetables there are two types of flowers. Selfpollinating flowers from vegetables such as peas, peppers and tomatoes contain both male and female parts and can readily pollinate in a gentle breeze. These are also known as "perfect flowers" and you can identify them because they have anthers (the male part that contains pollen)

and carpals (the structure that holds the female part). The zucchini plant, as with cucumbers and other squashes, have separate male and female flowers. Flowers attached to what looks like a little squash is a female flower. The females usually grow close to the center of the squash plant, sitting low on short stalks. On the other hand, the male flowers are showier and grow on long stalks that wind throughout the plant. The males appear a week or two before the female flowers and in hot weather there are far more males than females. But male flowers are short lived; opening before dawn and closing by midmorning therefore do not water overhead early in the morning so they have a chance to pollinate. Sometimes there aren't enough pollinating insects around so your female flowers may need some help. You can pick and remove the petals to expose the anthers of a male flower and rub the anthers directly inside the female flower. Or use a paintbrush to dust pollen from the male flower into the female flower. If successful youll see the baby zucchini begin to enlarge in a day or two. Tada Family Planning for produce. Garden dilemmas?
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(NAPSI)Making a small room appear larger can be as simple as using color creatively. To add some breathing room to a compact space, all you need are some colorful ideas. Color is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to transform the look and feel of a room, says David Bromstad, HGTV star and celebrity interior designer. When used in a few well-chosen places, such as a feature wall or statement piece of furniture, color can have a big impact in a small space. Bromstad offers these color tips for transforming a space from tiny to airy: Create a focal point with paint. Paint a statement wall that draws

attention away from the size of your space and toward something beautiful and vibrant. Bright or bold colors work well, as the wall can appear to recede, creating the illusion of space. Go big with lighter and softer colors. In areas beyond the feature wall, use lighter and softer colors to make the space seem larger. Light blues and greens add significant light subtly to a room. Coordinate your colors. Stretch your space and maximize

impact by using color to coordinate your rooms and decor. HGTV HOME by SherwinWilliams offers precoordinated collections of color, paint and wallpaper. The color palettes can be used to ensure that your walls, furniture and accessories help create a cohesive look. Reflect upon something. Placed opposite a window or side by side, mirrors can spread light throughout the room to make spaces feel larger. A tall mirror draws the eye up, making ceilings look taller. When angled toward your rooms focal wall, a mirror can also create the illusion of depth. Paint something unexpected. Think beyond your walls and consider painting your mailbox

or address numbers on your home, a stairway banister or a piece of furniture. Add a colorful punctuation point by transforming a bedroom nightstand bright blue or a desk chair in an unexpected orange. Everything else in the room will appear larger. Clever use of color adds the illusion of space and injects personality into it as well. Thats whats great about color; you can dramatically alter the look of a room while expressing yourself in a fun way, Bromstad adds. For additional inspiration and information on HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, visit www.sherwinwilliams.com/hgtv.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor, has announced their upcoming events. Now through Sunday, September 1st, all worship services will be held downstairs in the

Fellowship Hall, celebrating Holy Communion at 9am; except Sunday, August 11th, when a Congregational Worship, Holy Communion and Covered Dish Picnic will be held at Bangor Memorial Park at 10am. If you have problems with stairs, please park at the end of the building

on 4th Street and enter the Fellowship Hall by the ramp. The services will move back upstairs beginning Sunday, September 8th, at 9am. The Picnic will be held at the pavilion nearest the Volleyball Court at Bangor Memorial Park. The Picnic will begin at noon following the 10am worship service and

Holy Communion. In case of inclement weather, the worship service and picnic will be at the church at 10am. The church will be holding their 3rd annual Back Pack Collection through August 18th. The church is asking for backpacks and other supplies to donate to the Slater Family Network for distribution to needy students in the Bangor Area School District. Items needed include: back packs, erasers, pencils, pencil boxes, folders, crayons, glue sticks, rulers, childrens scissors and notebooks. For more information about donating, call the Office at 610-588-2023.

Jacosburg Environmental Education Center and DCNR To Sponsor Summer Outdoor Programs
DCNR/Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is sponsoring outdoor programs in July and August. Butterflies of the Grasslands: Saturday July 20th - 10am to noon. Join butterfly enthusiast Bill Grant for this walk through the grasslands at Grand Central landfill in Pen Argyl to look for local species of butterflies. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, wear a hat and bring bottled water. To register, contact Rick Wiltraut at rwiltraut @pa.gov or 610-7462810. Northampton County Junior Conservation School: July 14th July 21st. Week long ecology camp for boys and girls ages 14 to 17. For more information contact Andy Curtis, Program Director, at (215) 6790259 or acurtis @ncjcs.org. Jacobsburg Stewardship Day: Saturday, July 27th - 9am to noon. Join us for a day of stewardship as we work to restore the ecological integrity of our beautiful park. Dress for the weather, bring work gloves and bottled water. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact Rick Wiltraut at 610-746-2810 or rwiltraut@pa.gov. Coming in August: DiscoverE Summer Programs! August 6-8 Wonders of Water Outdoor Explorers ages 6-8 years old Contact Lauren Forster at 610-746-2809 or laforster@pa.gov. August 14-16 Our Precious Pollinators Penn Adventurers program for kids 9-12 years old. Contact Rick at 610-746-2810 or rwiltraut@pa.gov.

On Sunday, June 15, Sergey Tupitsyn (tenor) and Anna Makarenko (soprano) of the a capella singing group, LYRA, met Carola and Guy Walton of White Township at the port of St. Petersburg, Russia to show them their city, and to attend the Trinity Sunday service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, the largest church of the city and the one boasting one of the best church choirs in Russia. A member of the group was singing in the choir of 20 voices that very morning while others were singing in various churches around the city that morning as well. LYRAs connection with Warren County goes back to 2004 when they first performed to a capacity audience at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Hope. They have returned nearly

every year since then and will return once again this year on Sunday, September 15. Their repertory in concert here consists of the great music of the Slavonic Church as well as Russian folk songs. The Waltons, after many years exposure to the beautiful music of the Russian Church here in Hope, were anxious to hear that sacred music in the context of a major Russian church service. They felt amply rewarded by the moving, and even awesome, experience, in spite of the need to stand or kneel on the stone floor of the cathedral during the entire two and a half hour duration of the service. The cathedral of our Lady of Kazan was begun by Tsar Paul I around 1801, modeled in part after St. Peters in Rome, and at the time

was the third largest church in the world. The sung service the Waltons attended took place in this enormous columned interior, with the choir singing from above the West entrance, and the sung liturgy (with beautiful tenor and deep bass voices of the celebrating priests) both in front of and behind the great iconostasis with its glittering icons at the East end of the church. The beautiful, one might say perfect, coordination of the two singing elements from a distance of 69 meters (c. 220 feet) was a feat that seemed all the more remarkable given the additional participation of the standing congregation in the middle of the church from time to time. While LYRA, a group of only five singers, is a musical enterprise of a more limited scope when singing in Hope, it too can be remarkably moving in the context of that small but highly resonant space of St. Lukes, as those who have attended the concerts of past years can testify. Tupitsyn, the director of the group, promises a wonderful concert in Hope this September.

A Thank You To All We wish to thank our famiy, all of our wonderful children, Pastor Ron Shipman and the women from the church who helped us so very much. Thank you to everyone from the other churches who brought food, taken us to doctors appointments, during my hospital stay and my husbands illness. We are at your mercy, please keep praying. Thank you all and God bless you for all your help. We sure do appreciate it. Thank you again, we will always remember. Love and God Bless, Harold and Shirley Engler

The Bangor High School Class of 1988 will be holding their 25th Class Reunion on Saturday, November 30th. They are still looking for a few classmates: Andy Beck, Richard Echardt, Woodrow Ebersold, Todd Hamm, Mark Hopstack, Bobbi Jo Heckman, Craig Fisher, Valdean Enke, Stacy Gist, Andrew Jewell, Tanya Landitch, George Mackenzie, Annette Marciana, Eric Ritchey, Lisa Schmeal Gilliand, Francis Roberts Jr, Michael Rutt, Curtis Stocker, Steven Uliana and John Weaver. If you have any information, please contact Jennifer at jenniferbeleno@hotmai l.com.

pinwheel lap quilt. FMI: Bree Newman at breenewman@ptd.net. Tatamy Historical Societys Annual Car Show: Sunday, July 28th, 9:30am-2:30pm, Broad Street, Tatamy. FMI and entry forms, cal 610-2583380, 610-759-6268, 610-258-3832. 3rd Annual Jake Miller Memorial Run: August 3rd, 10am, 537 Batts

Switch Road, Nazareth, to Wind Gap American Legion. FMI, call Richard at 610-881-4234. Ice Cream Social: 4pm to 8pm, Saturday, August 3rd (Rain Date August 10th). Featuring: Bill Clinton & the Keystone Troubadours, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Drive, Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) Info: Chrissy at 610-588-0809.

Family Luau at Bangor Pool: Friday, July 19th, 7pm to 9:30pm. The Teamster Horseman Motorcycle Association Ride for Lehigh Valley Veterans: benefitting the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council

(LVMAC). July 20th at the Tri-Boro Sportsmans Club , 21st and Canal St., Northampton. Registration begins at 9:30 (kick stands up at 11am). Picnic following ride. 120th Annual Mt. Carmel Big Time

Celebration: Tuesday, July 23rd through Saturday, July 27th; Procession on Sunday, July 28th, 2pm. Ashley Jones is the 2013 Celebration Queen. Silent Basket Auction to Benefit Nathaniel

Bartholomew: Saturday July 27th, at Wind Gap Fire Company. Doors open at 1pm to view baskets and purchase tickets, refreshments available, auction will begin at 2:30pm. There will also be a raffle for 53'x53' black and white