State Senator Mario Scavello was sworn into office recently, to represent the new 40th Senatorial District covering parts of Monroe and Northamp-ton counties. The ceremony took

place January 6th as the Senate convened for the 2015-16 legislative session. I am honored and

humbled to join the Senate today. Im hope-ful for what the future holds, but fully aware of the work to be done, Scavello said.Prior to his election to

the Senate, Senator Scavello served more than a decade in the House of Representa-tives, representing Monroe Countys 176th Legislative District. Senator Scavello has also been a small busi-ness owner, mayor of Mount Pocono and chairman of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. Full BioIn Monroe County, the

40th District consists of the townships of Chest-nuthill, Eldred, Hamil-

ton, Jackson, Middle Smithfield, Paradise, Pocono, Polk, Ross, Smithfield, Stroud, Tobyhanna and Tunkhannock and the boroughs of Delaware Water Gap, East Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono and Strouds-burg.In Northampton

County, the district consists of the town-ships of Allen, Bush-kill, East Allen, Forks,

Hanover, Lehigh, Lower Mount Bethel, Lower Nazareth, Moore, Plainfield, Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Nazareth and Washington and the boroughs of Bangor, Bath, Chapman, East Bangor, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, Portland, Roseto, Walnutport and Wind Gap. You can follow Sena-

tor Scavello on Twitter and Facebook.

The First United Methodist Church of Bangor will be holding a Knitting/Crochet Circle the second and third Wednesdays of every month at 6pm and the third Sunday of every month at 12:15pm. For more information, contact Cecily at carcher 2011@gmail.com.Diamond Fire Com-

pany is holding a Chicken Pot Pie Sale. Orders must be placed no later than January 16th. Pick-up will be on January 23rd from 3pm to 6pm at the social hall, 110 Main St. in Walnut-port. To place an order, call 610-767-8476.

The Bangor Area High School 1885 Club is now accepting nomi-nations for the 2015 1885 Club Hall of Fame. Nominations can be sent to Carole J. Hontz at DeFranco Elementary School. Forms can be found on the Bangor Area School District website under the Alumni section, then 1885 Club. Pius X High School is

now accepting nomina-tions for the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Any alumni, parent, or Pius X supporter is eligible to nominate an individual. Candidates will be considered for the

following categories: player, coach or supporter. Qualifica-tions and forms can be found on the piusxhs.org Athletics page. Contact Mr. Joe Disidore, Athletic Director, at 610-588-3291 or jdisidore @piusxhs.org with questions. Applications are being accepted through January 15th.Previously at 123

Broadway in Bangor, the Slate Belt Preg-nancy Support Services is re-tooling to provide a better experience for preg-nant women and their families. They are currently virtual, but still available to help and can be reached through Facebook or by calling Life Choices at 888-749-4772. Diamond Fire Com-

pany is holding a Superbowl wings, hoagies, pizza and hot dog sale. Orders must be placed no later than January 23rd. Pick-up will be on February 1st from 1pm to 4pm at the social hall, 110 Main St. in Walnutport. To place an order, call 610-767-8476.

Hope UCC Food Pantry is in great need of donations. Items include any kind of drinks (in plastic bottles) or drink mixes, such as Kool-aid, lemonade and iced tea; and all canned fruits and canned meats (ham, tuna, chicken, spam, sardines, canned stew, chili). All donations can be dropped off Monday through Thursday, 8am to 1pm. All monetary donations may be paid to Hope United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 425, Wind Gap, PA 18091.Happy Birthday

wishes are sent to Melissa Devery, Janu-ary 13th; Noah Miller, January 15th; Ryan Sortore, January 17th; and Brandy Meixsell Devine, January 21st.We love hearing from

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Adult Fiction: Baum-buch, Charlene Ann: Stray Affections; Hall, Catherine: Days Of Grace; Harper, Karen: Inferno; Hayder, Mo: Gone; Hilderbrand, Elin: Winter Street; Howard, Linda: Night Moves; Mccreight, Kimberly: Reconstruc-tion Amelia; Rice, Luanne: Sandcastles; Santo, Courtney Miller: Three Story House; Sittenfeld, Curtis: Prep; Trollope, Joanna: Daughters-in-law.Adult Non-fiction:

Deresiewicz, William: Excellent Sheep; Ryan, Paul: The Way Forward.Junior Fiction: Adler,

Susan: Samantha Learns A Lesson.Easy Fiction: Goem-

bel, Ponder: AnimalFair; Maris, Ron: BetterMove On, Frog!Audio Books Fiction:

Evanovich, Janet: TheHeist; Evans, RichardPaul: The MistletoePromise;peters, Eliza-beth: The Copenhagen Connection; Schine,Cathleen: Fin & Lady.Audio Books Non-

fiction: Roach, Mary:My Planet FindingHumor In The OddestPlaces; Sedaris, David:Lets Explore Diabetes With Owls Essays, Etc.Dvds: Shackletons

Antarctic Adventure; What About Bob?

Adult Fiction:Revival, Stephen King; Small Blessings, Martha Woodroof; The Wolf in Winter, John Connolly; Peter Pan Must Die, John Verdon; Flesh and Blood, Patricia Corn-well; The Burning Room, Michael Connelly; The Look of Love, Sarah Jio; The Paris Time Capsule, Ella Carey; Betrayed, Lisa Scottoline; The Job, Janet Evanovich; The Boston Girl, Anita Diamant.Adult Large Print:

Hope To Die, James Patterson; Pegasus, Danielle Steel; The Escape, David Baldacci; Ghost Wanted, Carolyn Hart; The Cinderella Murder, Mary Higgins

ClarkAdult Nonfiction:

George Washington's Secret Six, Brian Kilmeade; No Hero,Mark Owen; 41, A Portrait of My Father, George Bush; The 13thGift, Joanne H. Smith.Young Adult Fiction:

The Death Cure, James Dashner; Variant, Robi-son Wells; Paperboy,Vince Vawter; Rain Reign, Ann Martin; ThePhantom Room, Patrick Carman.Juvenile Fiction:

Where Do Diggers Sleep At Night?,Brianna Sayres; Snow-flakes Fall, PatriciaMacLachlan; Frozen, Disney; Snow Dog, Go Dog, Deborah Heilig-man.

The Bangor Area High School Chamber Choir under the direction of Joseph DiMinico enter-tained the Bangor Women's Club (GFWC) at their December meet-ing. The members enjoyed the lively selec-tion of music provided.The club continues

their fundraising activi-ties to provide support for the Bangor Public Library and scholar-ships for local high school seniors. A collection was taken to give to the Salvation Army. The next major fundraiser will be a Joe Corby Pizza sale begin-ning in January. January will be the

GFWC Art Festival. Art, photography, craft and culinary entries from club members and

local school students will be on display. Win-ners at this event will advance to the Northeast District Art Festival. The next meeting will

be held at Prince of

Peace Church, in John-sonsville on January 20th at 12pm. Anyonewishing to attend maycontact Ellen at 717-897-5787 for more information.

The Blue Mountain Community Library would like to thank everyone who partici-pated in the Christmas Tree Fundraiser. Your donations will help the library to meet its needs and purchase new books in 2015. Are you looking for a

gift idea for a book-lover or want to add to your book collection? On January 16th and 17th from 10am to 12pm, the Blue Mountain Commu-nity Library is having an after-Christmas sale in the Book Nook, located on the second floor of the library. Snow dates will be January 23rd and 24th. All items will be reduced for those two days. Please come and purchase gently used books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles. Gift certificates will be available and a free library tote bag will be given with every purchase of $10 or more.Now through January

31st, the library will be collecting yarn for the Nazarene Needlers of Bangor. All yarn dona-tions may be dropped off at the library and will be distributed to the group, which makes hand-knitted items for hospi-tals and nursing homes. The library is located at

216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are Monday through Satur-

day, 10am to 12pm, and Monday through Thurs-day, 6pm to 8pm. The Book Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the library and is open to anyone. The book selection for January 20th is Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org.

The Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 would like to thank the members and volunteers for the great job they did with our holiday dinner with community families on December 20th. We served over 200 men, women and children dinner, had a visit from santa and Mrs. Clause with gifts. The children made cards for our area veterans and people in our local nursing homes. A Christmas they wont soon forget.Elks Lodges bring so

much more to their com-munities than just a building. They are places where neighbors come together, families

share meals, and children grow up.Elks invest in their

communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet needs, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.In the past year your

local Elks Lodge in Bangor served lunch to local veterans on Veter-ans Day and Memorial Day, hosted Drug Awareness Dances for area children. We received a grant to have a summer lunch program through our local food pantry and

held a dinner for fami-lies in need. We deliv-ered food baskets to our community families in need, baskets to local veterans, sponsored eagle scout projects, sport teams, gave thou-sands of dollars in scholarships to mem-bers children, grandchil-dren and much more. We do various fund raisers throughout the year to raise the funds to give back to our com-munity such as the Annual Variety Show which will be held this May, the memorial golf outing, bingos and more. Elks Care, Elks Share.

Are you an Elk?

Wind Gap Film Club First Meeting: January 16th, 6pm. Wind Gap Legion. 217 N. Broad-way, Wind Gap. FMI, email windgapfilmclub @gmail.com or find on Facebook.

East Bangor UM Comm.Church Family Game Night: January 16th, 6:30pm. 136 W. Central Ave., Rt. 512, East Bangor. FMI, call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.

Safe Haven Pet Rescue Adoption Day: Janu-ary 18th, 11am-2pm. Rt. 209, Brodheads-ville. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application w/ refer-ences & a home visit prior to adoption. FMI, a list of dogs available for adoption & adoption applications, visit Safe HavenPa.org, email SafeHaven@epix.net or join on Facebook.

Safe Haven Rescue

Volunteer Meeting: January 20th, 6:30pm. Rt. 209, Kresgeville. Meet the volunteers of Safe Haven Dog Rescue. FMI, a list of dogs available for adop-tion & adoption applica-tions, visit Safe HavenPa.org, email SafeHaven@epix.net or join on Facebook.

2015 March for Life: January 22nd, 5:30am mass. Bus leaves St. Jude Church in Blair-

stown, NJ at 6am for Washington D.C. Stand up for the the unborn. Will return at 4pm. Those who cannot walk will be dropped off at the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immacu-late Conception. Contact Robert or Mary Ho at 908-382-1525 or jiaying6@ptd.net FMI or reservations.

Families First 6th

Annual Winter Snow-Ball Fundraising Dinner Dance: Satur-day, January 24th, 6pm-midnight. Weona Park recreation center building, Pen Argyl. BYOB event and dress is casual! FMI & tickets, contact Frank Jones at 610-863-3688 or jones. frank@penargylsd.org.

A Taste of Italy Inter-national Dinner: Sunday, January 25th, ,12-5pm. The High School Youth Group of Our Lady of Victory R. C. Church. Cherry Lane Rd., Tannersville, one mile from Route 611. FMI call, 570-629-4572. Boomer Angel's Adop-tion Day: January 25th, 11am-2pm. Rt. 209, Brodheadsville FMI, visit www. BoomersAngels.com, on Facebook or call 570-350-4977.

Lego Club: January 26th, 4pm. Catherine Dickson Hofman

Library, 4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown, NJ. Create your own Lego design. Snacks provided. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. FMI, call 908-362-8335.

Wind Gap Film Club Chinese Auction Fund-raiser: January 30th, 6pm. The Wind Gap Legion, 217 N. Broad-way, Wind Gap. FMI, email windgapfilm club@gmail.com or find on Facebook.

Lancaster Bus Trip to See MOSES: March 28th, leaving Five Points Elementary at 8am, show at 11am. Returning home approx. 7pm. Relay for Life Fundraiser. Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgas-bord. Reserve tickets ASAP. Reservations & Cancellations by March 4th, unless your ticket is resold. FMI, call 484-375-5161, 610-417-5550 or 610-588-7786.

(NAPSI)It is not surprising that most New Years resolutions revolve around health and financial matters, two areas that emerged as key priorities for Americans in North-western Mutuals 2014 Planning and Progress Study. The study under-scored the need for better decision making, with 60 percent of Americans stating that their financial planning needs improvement and more than half admit-ting that they do not feel financially secure. Moreover, with longev-ity and costs increasing at a steady pace, there is also likely heightened pressure to prepare for the future, especially considering that, per Bankrate research, one-third of American workers have no retire-

ment savings whatso-ever.However, as the

saying goes, the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray, and New Years resolu-tions seem to prove the point. A recent Forbes magazine poll found that only eight percent of Americans actually succeed in keeping their resolutions. In fact, a different survey showed that more than 10 percent of New Years resolutions dont even make it to the Super Bowl.While the new year is

a logical starting point for new endeavors, resolutions likely have a high fail rate because people tend to set lofty, unrealistic expectations or view change as a short-term goal, said Rebekah Barsch, vice

president of planning at Northwestern Mutual. Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and people would be better served to change their mind-set from New Years resolutions to solutions for a lifetime.According to Barsch,

building solid financial habits that last requires broadly changing over-all attitudes, which will then shape ongoing decision making across a broad range of finan-cial matters. To that end, instead of a to do list, Barsch suggests the following dont list as a foundation for improving long-term financial well-being: Dont put off impor-

tant conversations-Northwestern Mutual research shows that Americans would rather discuss death and

intimacy than money. Overcoming this discomfort is essential, as open dialogue with partners, loved ones and professionals is the foundation for effective financial planning. And the benefits of planning are clear. According to Northwestern Mutuals 2014 Planning and Progress Study, disci-plined financial plan-ners feel substantially more financially secure than those who consider themselves informal or nonplan-ners. Dont put all your

eggs in one basket-While Northwestern Mutual research shows that most Americans over 25 (67 percent) have a savings account, just a fraction own stocks, bonds and real estate. Considering a

wide range of solutions to meet financial and lifestyle objectives can play an important role in strengthening overall financial security. Dont pass poor

financial habits to your childrenA strong motivation to improve your own financial behaviors is to set a positive example for your kids as early as possible. Good and bad habits have one thing in common-the earlier they start, the harder they are to break. Themint.org and themintgrad.org have information, tools and resources to help younger children and millennials, respec-tively, enhance their money smarts.For more information

on financial planning, please visit NM.com.

(NAPSI)The Ameri-can Society of Clinical Oncology, the worlds leading professional organization represent-ing physicians who care for people with cancer, announced the Top Five Advances in 50 Years of Modern Oncol-ogy, based on results of worldwide voting on CancerProgress.NetASCOs interactive website documenting the history of progress against cancer.The Top Five in 50

results identify pivotal discoveries in chemo therapy, prevention, molecularly targeted therapy and supportive care that have stood the test of time, and upon which further discover-ies have since been based.Federal funding played

a role in many of these advances as a result of research supported by the U.S. National Insti-tutes of Health (NIH). The NIH has lost almost a quarter of its purchas-ing power in the last decade, adjusting for inflation.Over the past five

decades, NIH-funded research has trans-formed the outlook for people with cancer, said ASCO President

Peter Paul Yu, M.D., FACP, FASCO. These Top Five in 50 highlight transformational discov-eries that represent a shining sliver of what we have learned from a sustained investment in federally funded research. However, without greater federal investment going forward, the pace of

progress against cancer and other diseases will be far slower.The Top Five

Advances were:1. The first chemo-

therapy treatment that cured advanced Hodgkins lymphoma, called MOPP, discov-ered in 1965, paving the way to 90 percent cure rates for patients with

this disease today.2. The HPV vaccine,

Gardasil, approved to prevent cervical cancer in 2006.3. The targeted drug

imatinib (Gleevec), approved in 2001 to treat chronic myelog-enous leukemia.4. A three-drug combi-

nation, PVB, developed in 1977 that led to the cure of advanced

testicular cancer.5. The 1991 approval

of the anti-nausea drug ondansetron (Zofran) that dramatically improved many patients quality of life while they were going through cancer treatments.Further information

about the Top Five Advances can be found online at www. cancerprogress.net.

(NAPSI)Theres no doubt that heating and cooling your home is the largest energy expense in your home. In fact, according to the Department of Energy, heating and cooling accounts for about 56 percent of the energy used in a typical U.S. home, which makes efforts to reduce energy costs that much more important.As you heat your home

this winter, the experts at the York brand of heating and air condi-tioning recommend the following: Perform regular

maintenance. Clean air filters, seal any duct leaks, make sure regis-

ters are clear of obstruc-tions and check your insulation. The Environ-mental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that improper insulation can reduce system efficiency by as much as 30 percent. Hire a qualified

technician to inspect and service your home comfort system. The technician will make sure your system is working properly and at peak efficiency. As a rule of thumb, heat pumps and oil-fired furnaces need annual tune-ups, while gas-fired equipment can be serviced every other year. Consider replacing an

older, inefficient furnace or heat pump. A knowledgeable techni-cian will be able to recommend a new, more efficient replacement system, such as ENERGY STARqualified equipment that can help save you money on energy bills.Efficiency is measured

as annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) for furnaces and heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) for heat pumps. The higher the AFUE or HSPF, the more efficient the unit and the less energy it requires to heat your home. Adjust your thermo-

stat. By lowering it just

a few degrees in cooler temperatures, you can help your heating system work less to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. Think about install-

ing a programmable thermostat. Program-ming your thermostat to accommodate your familys time away from home and sleep-ing schedule will help to ensure that your system is operating only when you need it. Learn more. To learn

more about efficient products that can help you conserve energy and save money, or to find a heating and cool-ing contractor near you, visit york.com.

(NAPSI)The next time youre looking to instantly transform a piece of wood furniture or your kitchen cabinets, try a one-step stain and clear finish product to change the look and color of your wooden piece. You can update a tired room by making over one item without removing its existing finish or replac-ing the furniture.

Consider a rich dark wood tone or beautiful red tone to refresh a family treasure. Whether its a redo for an entryway table, new life for a family heirloom or sprucing up kitchen cabinets, the project is easier and faster to accomplish with a one-step product.For a beautiful finish: Test to see whether

your wood has a poly-

urethane finish on it; if it does, give it a light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper and remove sanding dust. Using a natural-

bristle brush, apply a one-step product such as Minwax PolyShades according to its applica-tion instructions. Its available in 13 colors ranging from the light wood tones of Honey Pine or Classic Oak to

the deep, rich colors of Espresso or Bombay Mahogany. Apply a thin, even

coat. To deepen the color, a second or third coat can be applied. For a dramatic

change, choose a darker color than your original finish to really see the difference.For more inspiration,

visit www.minwax.com to see videos on the color transformation possibilities.

Hello fellow readers!I always feel sad when

I see retired Christmas trees curbside. It feels wasteful, even though theyve served their intended purpose, to toss them out in the trash when there is still more these beauties can do. Its true many towns have programs of gathering used Christmas trees they turn into mulch. Thats useful. But before tossing them at the curb, check with your town to find out if they have collection drives and wait for that day rather than putting them out early. Its more respect-ful than having them blow around in the streets. Another option is to cut

the branches off the trunk and use them around your plants to protect them from winter damage. Better yet, why not move your undecorated tree outside and keep it in the stand. Then add heart-shaped

ornaments forValentines Day, sham-rocks for St. Patricks Day, or any otherwintery decorations thattickle your fancy. Maybe youll start atrend? Or embellish with cut

dry things from yourgardens as we did forour winter window boxes and have funextending the joy. Imnot suggesting you keepyour cut tree inside allwinter though. Itllbecome dry and a firehazard.Some like to adorn

their trees with bird food such as suet andbirdseed made intoornaments. Even unbut-tered strung popcornlooks charming. I wouldonly caution that youplace your bird food treewhere other critters willstay clear. After youve enjoyed

your Valentines-turned-St.-Patricks-Day tree,turn it into an animalshelter come spring. Ifyou have a wooded areaor permission to add tosomeone elses, simplyplace it in a brush pile.Or, create a habitat forfish or water insects bysinking your tree in apond; asking permissionfrom the pond ownerfirst of course. Jason from Washing-

ton, NJ saves his tree touse as a structure onwhich to grow climbingbeans or cucumbers.Great idea, Jason! Santawould be proud!Garden dilemmas?askmarystone.com

By: Jennifer LivelyHow can you tell if your

child is at risk to use drugs or alcohol? We hear the expression at risk youth but what does it really mean? How can we identify an issue with drug use before it becomes an addiction? The teenage and pre-teen years are difficult times but with awareness, an open mind and current information you may be able to gently guide your child through these rough and challenging years. Have an open mind. Anyone, and yes

even your child can be experimenting and even become addicted to drugs. Anyone. Addic-tion does not discrimi-nate. Doctors, lawyers, truck drivers, teachers and even straight A students can become addicts. It is statistically proven that the earlier a person starts using drugs or alcohol the more likely they will progress into addiction. Pay Attention. Yes, you want to encourage indepen-dence but stay involved in your childs life. Know your childs

friends...know their parents. Subtle but early signs that your child is at risk may start with a change in friends, change in activities, orchange in attitudes.Communicate, commu-nicate, and communi-cate. Stay involved by asking questions and participating in yourchilds life. Sometimesparental involvementcan be the main deter-rent to drug use anddependence. Need more information? Visit aClean Slate recovery center in Bangor.

Residents living in and around the Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. St Elizabeth of Hungary Parish will host this community event on 1/23/2015. The site is located at 300 W Babbitt Ave in Pen Argyl. Joanne Higgins of Hanover, PA attended a Life Line Screening

and said, "I probably wouldn't be here if not for Life Line Screen-ing".Screenings can check

for: The level of plaque

buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health. HDL and LDL

Cholesterol levels Diabetes risk Bone density as a

risk for possible osteo-porosis Kidney and thyroid

function, and more

Screenings are afford-able, convenient and accessible for wheel-chairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also

available. Packages start at $149,

but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors.. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is

required.

Ciao Amici, When the north wind

begins to blow I am reminded of the winter meals Grandmom made. One of our familys favorite in winter was pane cotto [cooked bread]. This

meal was very thrifty and satisfying all at the same time. You start with day old

good Italian bread. Matts five cent loaf was the best. Dont bother with Amedigan bread; it will disintegrate. Always start with a pot

of boiling water, then add salt. Cut your bread and place it in your skull di macaroon [colander] into the sink to await its bath. Put the broccoli rabe in the boiling water. In a large frying pan, add your favorite olive oil, then garlic and saut until golden. Sometimes Grandmom would also use pancetta, gancuile, bacon or salt pork in this

recipe for added richness.Once the broccoli is

cooked and strained in the colander, add and mix in the bread. Serve onto a platter and add the sauted olive oil and garlic. Ah, what humble substance for a stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal.They also enjoyed

making a similar dish called Ciambotto. The same process, but the ingredients were pota-toes, cabbage, cannel-lini beans and the bread.As a youngster eating

this I would remember having to wait at the dinner table to get up because of the actual weight of the meal.

When I finally stood up to leave the table Id see the smiles and laughter of Grandmom and Grandpop saying, What is wrong Josie, are you full? Id think to myself, Next time Ill eat slower. But next time the same thing would happen because it was so good. Every meal, sitting around the dinner table, I could see that familiar look in their eyes; the look of love, gratitude, pride and happiness of la familia [our family].On Monday, January

19th at 3pm I will be doing a free cooking demonstration on how to make pane cotta at the shop. Seating is limited

so call 610-588-6991 for reservations."Il problema di mangi-

are cibo italiano di 5 o 6 giorni dopo sei affamato.""The trouble with

eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again." -George Miller, British writer.Con cordiali saluti, Joe My book, Growing

Up in the Butcher Shop is available at the shop

or on our web page. Toreceive menu specialsand our newsletter, byjoin our mailing list atwww.JDeFrancoandDaughters.com. Click onMailing List and enteryour e-mail. Email usyour Roseto stories,recipes and commentsto portipasto@epix.netor call 610-588-6991.Store hours are 7am to7pm, seven days a weekwith catering availableanytime or by appoint-ment.

(NAPSI)By follow-ing a few simple tips, you can save time and money at holiday time and on other year-round gift-giving occasions when you buy things for yourself and your family: Do a deal discov-

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Convenience is the buzzword of the year for omni-channel shop-pers who are using all available technology

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