‘te ADVERTISERS for att your SHOP LOCAL ‘STAY LOCAL! Eve lel) a ois Pe eed eee Peed PAHS Senior zen Christmas fiat Kaylee Holland, a Sussex and Hunterdon Counties Serving the Slate Belt in Pennsylvania and Warren, in New Jersey No Jab Teo Big Or Too Small « Free Estimates « Let Us Do The Heavy Lifting! North Warren boys and girls both took on Kittatinny in the Finals during the Belvideres Basketball Holiday Tournament on December 28th. Photos by Dale Young/The Free Weekly Press PA State Rep. Marcia Hahn Announces Retirement from State House State Rep. MarciaHahn ton _comty with the (@-Northampion Coun- representation they de- ‘p) amounced todzy that cave” “P prould ike to thank eal not sock oi femin the Pemneyivania all the resident of the House of Repreenta: 138th Distct for sup fives in 2020. Rep. Hahn porting me and for al- Jas represented Peansyl- Towing me to serve. The sanins 136th Legis fond memories I have tive District since 2010, fom my tenure in of "ha been the privi- Bee wil Teman ‘with lege of 2 lifetime to rep- me always, and 1 will sent the people of the bbe forever” grateful for 138d Distt for these the opportunity to rep- ast nine years,” Han zesent fhe area tat Teall, home.” Bid “For nely a de- ‘The final dav of Rep. cade, T have advocated {bx smaller government, Hala’: curent legis: five tem is November {etter education and for 31, 2020, Ssianee 0 our sates Bangor Womens Club GFWC Announces 2020 HOBY Winner ccitical agriculture in- dustry. Iam proud that fn maay cases, I have ‘micceeded in dalivering the people of Nortamp- Tome Jones, Educa- ton Chair of Bangor Womens Club GFWC, is proud to. announce been an active member of Banger's Student Govemment. Amember of the Bangor choir and chamber choir, she was also 2 cast member in Bee school’s 2019 mmo ‘saphomore at Bangor ‘res High School, bz fen selected to rep- cal production of Mam Resent Bangor a the ma Man! 13020 HOBY Leadership Kaylee’s older broth- Training Program thus er Colton attends East Spring. Kaylee is the daugh- ter of Bron aad Kerry Stroudsburg University, har older brother Ben a= tends Bloomsburg Ua Holand hel othe member ofthe moming, versiy, ad ber omnes ‘arity softball and Sel fe team, sister Brynn i 2 freak Iockey teams. She is a and fortwo yours ao man at Bangor ‘Warren County Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) Seeks New Member ‘wide matter related to ubstance use The LACADA meets regularly at 5:15 pm. fon the second Tuesday, monthly, in the War fen County Library Headquarters Ioeated at 2 Shotwell Drive, Second Floor Meeting Room, Belvidere, NF 07882. Meetings are open to the public Tndivideale interested The Warren County Local Advisory Com- ‘mittee on Alcohol fom and ‘Drug Abuse CAC cure rently seeking new ‘members, Committee ‘members are appointed ‘by the Warren County ‘Board of Chosen Free holders, sad are des ignated to advise the ‘Department of Human Servicer on County. involuntarily serv ing oa the Committee should call the Warren County Department of Human Services, Di- vision of Administra. ton, Monday-Friday, ‘between the Lous of 8:30 am. to 430 p.m, at (908) 475-5331 oF Gmail jreyereo.war Fen.nj.us and an appli cation for membership ‘will be mailed Pen Argyl took on Belvidere on December 28th, during Belvidere's Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament. Photo by Dele Young! The Free Weekly Press ‘On December 20th a surprise 95th birthday celebration for Sylvia Moimar of Easton, PA Was held at the Slate Belt Senior Center. ‘Sylvia also enjoyed celebrating the center's Christmas dinner, dancing to the music of Jim Hummel and’ many other fun activities ‘Sylvia has a real zest for ife having survived tuberculosis at the age of sixteen. She was employed in various offices and worked on the family farm. She has many interests, like basketball, game shows, cats, history, orseracing, just toname a few. Sylvia has {wo daughters, Joanne Feretti and Michelle Moimar, four grandchildren and three great ‘grandchildren. {or stopping by the state Belt Br Greater Valley YMCA today wit (of $1,500 to the Y's financial assis ‘gram. This program ensures no child or fam- ily is tured away ftom the ¥ for an inability to pay. John Hartzell, Vice President of the Bangor Jacksonian Club's Board. states “ We are happy to do our part to help our com- munity." We are grateful for the support of ‘our community partners.cam be mailed to St Sohn's Cemetery, C/O Carol Hummel, 136 Messenger Stree, Ban- gor, PAT8013, ‘Reformed Cemetery of Stone Church. i Accepting — Memori ‘Sutini, 10200 Richtnond Road, Bangor, PA. 18013, The Free Weekly Press January 2, 2020 SelfSufficiency iz seeking volunteers to 2ssist with planting, and haitting scarves and hats for United States Vets ho are in local Nursing Homes. The gifts will be dis tributed fo tie Vets by the Americim Legion Givens Belet 258 of Blaustown. Any Hard- wick residerts over the age of 99 are most wel- ‘come to attend aad join Af they wish Call their President, Tawra Ran dazzo at 905 362 8920 {for more information. muintenance ind ha vesting of fuits and vegenbles ffom the ‘community gardens at the agency's) Newten campus. Volunteers aust be at least I7 ‘years of age. No expe- Hence is required. ‘The Hardwick Se iors in Hardwick, have been. busy this year crocheting pmmaium Thee ae fro divisions, ge aad and the age reps vad Par bd 12 and 13. Age ib termined 25 of Apal 1, 2020. It i open to Sudents fom the fol- lowing schools-Bangor, Pen Augyi, Faith Chris- tian, NOGP, Easton, and Vion Tis contest aal Len start | PM wath res ‘Station at Nooo. Asy test: annery 4th, noon. questions please contact Wastington Elenientary Glenn “Miler at 610- Pennsylvania Leaders Come Together to Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 Annual “Hoop ‘Shoot free throw con- aad honorably die charged Marines wel- come. FMI, jimmine- SomeeGrencomn, we Borcomel org or on face- ‘pices are slashed in half The Book Nook is lo- cated on fhe secand foor of the bray. 216 S, Robinson, book, ‘Avenue, Pen Argyl. Semi-Annual Book 703-0070. Nook Sale: Thursday, No New Events January 9, 10:00 Amn Neon 6:00-8:00 Pray Corps LGR Northamptoa County Detachment 298 Meeting: Jan 8th, ‘pm. 1621 Lehigh St” Eston. All seve daty Strengthen Juvenile Justice System and Improve Outcomes Gov. Tom Wolf, justices fom across Pennsylvania and charged with delivering protecting public safety; Gataedriven policy ensuring accountability, yecommendations achieving taxpayer Beonsvivania savings and sustained Tenders ia a zepot by System “reinvestment, Nov. 30, 2020. The andimproving outcomes recommendations will for youth, families and Bra the basis for communities statutory, budgetary, and “The parmership we're ‘administrative clangee creating today is am Guring the 2021-29 importast step toward legislative session Task protecting "vulnerable ustice Tack Force is force goals include young Pennsylvanians,” Gov. Wolf said. "With CSET Sevougliy sion. cor THE FREE WEEKLY PRESS Ce aa Agila SH Tegislative leaders from the House and. 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The task force. snnounced today represents 2 bipartisan Sn to we data Snd research to. build ‘upon past successes ind. evaluate coment cour youngest offenders not only helps create a positive path for them, Sat also” strengthens families," protects communities and ‘promote: long-term Benefits foal of us” “Better ostcomes in Penneylvanin’s juvenile justice system will pay ‘dividends for decades 0 come,” Howe Minority Leader Fraak Dermody (D-Allegheny/ Westmoreland)" said “Tes hard work but the flettswall worth it” “Juvenile justice is am important isue to get Hight,” Senate President Bro Tempore Joe Seamati (R25) said "Tam honored to stand Pennyivania yout aid families,” Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Saylor sid ST look forward to recommendations from this ask force thatrikt size our juvenile justice system and use the best evidence available fo. suse taxpayer investments are yielding i pabie sty teat ‘communities dese” Speaker of the Hlonse Mike Turzai said ‘Themembers ofthe tack force, to be appointed by the three branches of State government, wll representa widerange of Stakeholder groups that ‘opportunity > asse55 ‘he treatment of Youth with Pennsylvania's leaders to make swe we are putting our include legislators, law resources foward what enforcement, judges, we Know works best istrict attomeys aud to keep famalies strong public defenders. 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Speaker forthe af= ‘b not typically available thornless varieties ternoon will be Mr. John Reinhart, President of St. David's Weish ja the ‘tades because Despite the thors, “Society and former Superintendent of the Bangor and Easton Area of the pikes, faough Tl pla'the seeds come School District, M. Reinhart will conduc a program on “Slate Folk you can buy ihemales= ying and “see whst Art of the Area”. -A founding member of he Heritage Center, and aneties, And you maces take place. Tt gn educator ior over forty-eight years, he and his wife Judy have a: fhanles occur fo me smEEiE Been collecting decorated slate for over fifty years. Both are lifelong ia tiscmtios var he “erd pods ahd Fouidente of fe Slate Belt and Doth have had family members who emis growing in the bragngthen elewhere Were engaged in the sate infusty. An important part of ther collec. They ware once is ach ke how i {ion of afacs includes items that were created and given away a Comsidaad a wn mate othe gifts and tokes of affection. The Slates used the skills they acquired Se need ar. ae kena = while working in the local slate quarries. These items were made 2B tis goo Manual re ie By people wihout formal aft traning and instruction. Some items ag Plants. oe Nee ey of sharing Teflect ethnic and cultural interests. While much of the slate pro- Be, Bstzowme, two. gi aad growing test Guced by local quarries was or arcitectural parposed, the quarries fit yeni and provide Fonvad May we all do_ Sigg provid ths by-product which was sed to produce decorated Gpplet clade, which the sam Flamy New mantels, game boards, bookends, and household articles, including lows. grass io gow Yeu ., lamps. Mr. Reinhar's book, From the Slate: O'r Lechen, the Welsh {low it Howeve, thei; Garden Dilemmas? and the Folk Ar of PennayWvania's Slate Bet, published through the om vsmned AckManStonecom(and Heritage Center and funded by Merchant's Bank provided readers popularity, ,, RoW on, your favorite with the first documentation of examples of the slate folk art created foneylocust is Podcast App.) in the reg The Heritage Center has its own extensive collection of The presentation will include both of the beautiful items the Reinhart’ have calected. The event is free ‘and open tothe public. The Heritage Centeris located at 30 North tt Street, Banger, PA. For additonal information contact Karen Brewer ‘at 484'594-5551. MISSING FROM = Silver Lake/Kerrs Podiatric Medicine & Surge! 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