Sixty years, three generations and still going strong!

That is an apt description of Millers Egg Ranch in East Bangor. Ethel Miller and her late husband, Donald Miller bought their property in 1952. When we bought it, said Ethel smiling, it was already a farm with chickens. So we added on. We started with 250 newly hatched chicks at a time and grew them to adult layers. Wed move them to the barn to lay their eggs and we continued to do this until we had a full barn. Millers eventually built two environmentally controlled buildings that housed 18,000 birds between the two of them. We bought the farm in the back of the property to add more acreage. In the beginning my husband was working at Alpha Portland Cement but in 1961, he decided to devote all his time to the farm since we had enough property and we were building our business. They kept expanding and when their son, Les graduated high school in 1972, he came into the

By Maria Cascario

business and eventually became a partner. Customers and their families who began going to the farm when

it first opened continue to patronize to this day. Les said Over the years, weve expanded and have done a lot of

things that are agriculturally related. A very important milestone occurred

The Bangor GFWC will meet at noon on Tuesday, November 20th at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville. A speaker from Meals On Wheels will provide the program after lunch. For more information contact Marie at 610-863-5457.

We would like to wish Jen Hower a very Happy Birthday on November 15th. Have a wonderful day, Jen! Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Karen Becker, who will be celebrating on November 15th. Have a great birthday, Karen!

We would like to wish Greg Beach a very Happy Birthday on November 20th. Have a fantastic day, Greg! Katie Beach will be celebrating her birthday on November 21st. Have a great day, Katie! This November, Quality Insights of Pennsylvania is proud to support American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness of this ever-growing disease. For too many Americans, diabetes is thought of as a minor hindrance rather than a life-changing condition. By raising awareness of the seriousness of this disease, as well as sharing important preventative measures that can be implemented now to decrease your chances of developing diabetes, together we can come together as a community to Stop Diabetes. Medicare makes it affordable for seniors to get free diabetes screenings, including blood glucose testing. To learn more about the diabetes screenings that are covered by Medicare,

please visit http://www.medicare.go v/coverage/diabetes-screenings.html. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) will host the Community Thanksgiving Worship Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, November 21st. The Mission of Love Food Bank at 204 East Main Street in Pen Argyl will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal open to all on Saturday, November 17th, from 4pm-7pm. They invite the community to join them in offering this free meal to the hungry in the community in the spirit of the Holiday Season and are open to donations or help in anyway. Those who are interested in donating or helping should contact Pastor Frank Pons at 570-807-7794. We love hearing from you! Send your birthdays, anniversaries, and other tidbits of information to us at: The PRESS 1 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013

Here is a list of the new items added to the collection of the Bangor Public Library during the weeks October 25 through November 7, 2012. Adult fiction: Brunstetter, Wanda, White Christmas pie; Perry, Anne, A Christmas garland; Steel, Danielle, The sins of the mother. Adult non-fiction: Arnold, Jeanne, Life at home in the 21st century; Bredenberg, Jeff, How to cheat at gardening & yard work; Greenberg, Amy, A wicked war; Hill, E.D., Im not your friend, Im your parent; Hitchens, Christopher, Hitch-22; Homans, John, Whats a dog for?; Millan, Cesar, How to raise the perfect dog; Ravenwolf, Silver, To ride a silver broomstick; Sicard, Cheri, Everyday American; Vanderlip, Sharon, The Shih Tzu handbook;

The wild west. Large Print nonfiction: Callan, Michael, Robert Redford. Young Adult fiction: Kate, Lauren, Rapture; Kingsley, Kaza, The three furies; Stiefvater, Maggie, The Raven boys. Young Adult nonfiction: Air and space; Medicine and health; Power and energy. Junior non-fiction: Bodden, Valerie, Navigating the library; Durkin, Kath, Paint it!; Ramautar, Maya, Princess Jasmine; Goldsworthy, Steve, Pentagon; Rose, Simon, Colosseum; Webster, Christine, Great Wall of China; Gish, Melissa, Cougars; Gish, Melissa, Zebras. Easy non-fiction: Savery, Annabel, Dinosaurs. Easy Reader fiction: Jordan, Apple, Bug stew!

Donations Needed For Sandy Victims

One Way Church and Borked PC of Bangor, are collecting donations to help the victims for Hurricane Sandy. They are seeking donations of toiletries, nonperishable food, new or gently used blankets, warm clothing, coats, hats, gloves, etc. Anything you can donate will be greatly appreciated. All donations will be delivered to Howard Beach on Staten Island. The first delivery will be made on November 15th. Donations can be dropped off at One Way Church on Sundays, at 50 Broadway, Bangor; Borked PC, 52 Broadway, Bangor, Monday through Saturday, from 10am to 5pm, and nonperishable food donations can be dropped off at The PRESS, 1 Broadway, Bangor, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm.

Veterinary Corner: Feeding Our Furry Friends

vested interest in the value of their product and use feeding trials approved by the AAFCO, the Association of Animal Feeding Control Officials. Many health concerns we see today have a direct correlation to food additives or products. Allergies, vomiting, diarrhea are a few of the common ailments which can be remedied by dietary control. Trust your veterinarian not the internet when in need of food recommendations. Many times, Big Box stores have profit incentives or a bonus tied to their employees promoting a certain brand. Ask yourself if he or she has had nutritional training, ask questions and read the labels before you decide to purchase. We are falling prey to marketing propaganda. High prices dont always equate with high nutritional value and raw diets can pose food safety issues. As omnivores, our canines need corn and grains as part of an essential diet. Holistic or Grain Free formulas have no basis in scientific fact and are using guilt as a marketing tool. Felines are carnivores or protein obligates, meaning they must have meat and cannot survive on a vegetarian diet. So next time you reach for your pet food, remember that beautiful scenario of cascading farm fresh veggies ready to dive into a pool of gravy swimming with lots of herbs and spice; its not meant for Fido, its marketing for you unless he can read. Can he?

By Dr. Greg Leck, Leck Veterinary, 610-863-3111

Dont be fooled by the luscious gravy, mouthwatering chunks of beef with a parsley garnish on your pet food package. Nutrition is your first priority. Brokers or Big House brands from food marketing companies dont make their own food, thus the batch fluctuates more often. You want high quality control and consistency in your pet food product. Look to those companies that have invested in research, development and manufacturing of their own food brands, Royal Canin or Hills for example. These folks have a

East Bangor UMC Plans Emergency Preparedness Program

The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will host an "Emergency Preparedness Program" on Tuesday, November 27th at 7pm in the church social hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. It is sponsored by the Northampton County Emergency Management service. Learn how to be prepared: Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be informed. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610588-4453. Also, to learn more about National Preparedness Month, visit Ready.gov or visit their website at www.ncem-pa.org.

Prince of Peace Welcomes New Reverend; Seeking Cookie Donations For Troops
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, advises that due to the problems everyone has encountered since Sandy, the church has been delinquent in announcing that Reverend Michael Scholtes has joined them on a permanent basis as of November 8th. Reverend Scholtes comes from the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nescopeck, PA. The Annual Fall Rummage Sale will be held on November 15th, 16th and 17th. There will be numerous items for sale, including clothing, household items, furniture, jewelry, books, and other bric-a-brac. The kitchen will be open for shoppers who wish to eat during the day, and will also be offering several choices of soup in quart containers. The congregations bakers will have an array of cakes, pies, cookies and more for sale. On Sunday, November 18th, the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held immediately following the 9:45am service. There will be no Sunday School on this day. On Wednesday, November 21st, a Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at 7pm. An appeal has been extended again this year for Christmas Cookies and Snacks to send to the troops overseas. They were able to ship several hundred pounds of cookies and snacks last year. They will be receiving all contributions at the church on November 25th in order to get them packed up following chruch services. Anyone interested in helping out is invited to stop by and they will provide a light lunch. Any donations towards shipping charges would also be appreciated.

Mission of Love Food Bank Hosting Thanksgiving Meal

The Mission of Love Food Bank at 204 East Main Street in Pen Argyl will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal open to all on Saturday, November 17th, from 4pm-7pm. They invite the community to join them in offering this free meal to the hungry in our community in the spirit of the Holiday Season and are open to donations or help in anyway. Those who are interested in donating or helping should contact Pastor Frank Pons at 570-807-7794.

prevent illness, how quickly you can get an appointment and see specialists and how the plan responds to your complaints and concerns. Im proud of the fact that eight of the 11

Medicare plans earning five stars are members of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, an organization representing the nations leading health plans. You can learn more about MA health

plans-and their quality ratings-using the Medicare Plan Finder, which can be found at w w w. M e d i c a r e . g o v (MA plans are called Medicare Health Plans in the Plan Finder). The National Commit-

tee for Quality Assurance also evaluates quality in MA plans; their rankings can be found at www.ncqa.org. Ms. Smith is the CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, www.achp.org.

By Patricia Smith (NAPSI)--Every autumn, millions of Medicare beneficiaries make a very important decision: which Medicare Advantage (MA) plan to enroll in. Medicares annual open enrollment period is now through December 7. During this time, people on Medicare have the option to change plans or decide to enroll in one for the first time. There are many factors that go into making a decision about an MA plan, including size of the premium, choice of doctors and benefits the plan provides. But there is one other question that Medicare beneficiaries should ask: What are the quality ratings of the plans I am considering? Why is quality important? Quite simply, it means better health care and the best value for your money. The Medicare program uses a system called Star Ratings. Plans receive a rating of one to five stars, with five stars being the highest possible rating. These ratings are based on things like how good a job the plan does at keeping people healthy by making sure they get the treatments, tests and vaccines they need to

(NewsUSA) - What homeowner wants to brave the winter elements to check on the health of his roof? And yet, given the crucial role roofs play in determining a house's efficiency -- yes, that means utility bills -most people think they have no choice but to go mano a mano with all that snow and ice. Turns out most people are wrong. You could just check your attic instead. "Roofs create an insulated barrier that helps trap heat inside," says Jason Joplin, program manager of the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excel-

lence, which is championed by GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer. "And since most attic spaces are located right below them, it's a convenient spot to see potential problem areas and damage without being subjected to falls and injury." Here are some tips on what to look for: * Animal damage. The telltale signs that birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons have found refuge in your attic should set off alarm bells, given the havoc they can wreak. So if you do spot anything suspicious -- including

nests, droppings and gnawed wood, wires or insulation -- call a pest professional immediately. * Leaks. As sure as the TSA will keep hassling grandmothers, it will soon storm. And when it does, shine a flashlight up in the attic in search of not just dripping water and condensation, but also water stains on the ceiling, walls and floor. Those are sure indications that H2O is unfortunately finding its way under your roof's shingles or behind its flashings. * Ventilation. "The attic is like the lungs of the house," says Joplin. "It must be able to breathe in order to function properly." Ergo, if your vents are stuffed

with debris, they need to be cleared. * Structure. Now that you're in the attic, take a look up. Are sections of the roof sagging? If so, that signals potential structural weakness requiring professional repair. Of course, for those who insist on venturing outside in the cold, here's a final tip to file under the category of Why Didn't I Think Of That Myself?: You can still check for structural deformities without climbing any treacherous ladders by using binoculars to zoom in on everything from loose shingles to broken gutters. A free service that makes it easy to find a contractor can be found at www.gaf.com.

(NAPSI)When it comes to keeping your home safe and comfortable, every season makes its own demands. To help, here are a few tips on how to prepare your home for cooler weather and holiday fun from the home experts at ServiceMaster. Prevent Rodents. Ensure attic and foundation vents are equipped with a tightfitting -inch hardware cloth. Rodents are great climbers and acrobats, so make sure to trim tree branches away from the home to limit access to the homes roof and exterior vents. Proof Your Roof. Check flashings around vents, skylights and other openings. Trim back tree limbs and vegetation away from the home. If you have a flat roof, blow off all leaves and pine needles so they do not hold moisture on the roof. Check loose or damaged shingles to prevent leaks during winter storms. Fine-tune Your Heating System. About a

month before you expect colder weather, have your heating system professionally inspected to ensure it runs properly. Check your systems air filters and clean or change them regularly to maintain efficiency and reduce energy costs. Combat Allergens. Move heavy furniture and clean underneath. Invest in a high-quality vacuum with a HEPA filter, as it will trap dust and particles rather than redistribute them into the air. At least once a week, wipe down bed frames and headboards as well as any other furniture or knickknacks in the room with a microfiber cloth. Feed Your Lawn. Lawns that recently experienced drought will require proper nutrition to encourage healthy growth and to recover from drought damage. Having enough residual nutrients in the soil will help jump-start plant growth. Use a professional company with a tree and shrub plan that offers customized solutions to lawn and landscape problems based on the specific needs of the region. Check the Chimney. An obstructed chimney or flue causes smoke to build up in the house. Have your chimney inspected and/or cleaned by a professional before you heat it up. Protect The Surface. If you are hosting a holiday party or family gathering, always make coasters available to prevent water rings on your furniture. Choose one made of wood with felt or cork on the bottom. For more home care tips visit www.service master.com.

Hello fellow readers, I am grateful to the crews and volunteers that worked endlessly to restore our services all of which returned here the end of Election Day. Hope all of you are up and running too and despite the inconvenience experienced joy in helping and receiving kindnesses from others. Curious if the huge voter turn out had to do with a respite from the cold or was it a desire to be heard? An epic local turn out I was told! What a privilege. Its clean up time and Joe from Pen Argyl and Tom from Hope asked if its good to use the resulting wood chips in the garden. There is a bit of a debate on the subject. When you think about it, nature relies heavily on decomposing limbs, trees, and leaves to build rich soil in our forests. However woody

materials are high in carbon and cellulose, so they need nitrogen and time to decompose - temporarily depleting nitrogen from the soil. Therefore, I wouldnt suggest mixing fresh wood chips directly into your soil but some say combined with a high-nitrogen organic material such as blood or fish meal they can be tilled into the top layer of the soil and will provide nutrients rather quickly. To me wood chips are better used as a woodland path, a cushion under a play set or as paths between raised beds in your vegetable garden. Some say wood chips mulched around trees or shrubs is perfectly fine. Any nitrogen hindrance that might occur is limited to the soil surface and has virtually no negative impact on plants with deeper root systems. I dont know, fresh wood chips used as mulch near the house kind of reminds me of a garden under a drive through menu. A step above red mulch perhaps, but not so pretty. Garden dilemmas? askmarystone@gmail .com.

(NAPSI)If your family is like many, you enjoy a warm, glowing fire on the hearth, whether youre entertaining friends or cozying up with a favorite book. Hauling and storing firewood and cleaning up messy ashes, however, can make building a woodburning fire a hassle. Fortunately, you can easily transform a wood-burning fireplace and experience the beauty and benefits of gas logs while saving money, time and the environment. Why Gas Logs Heres a look at why and how: Beautiful Todays gas logs produce a stunning, realistic flame that can rival any wood-burning log. A wide range of wood types is available, from birch to oak, as well as accessories to add personal style to any hearth. Economical Gas logs are generally inexpensive to buy and install and cost about a quarter per hour of what it costs to burn wood.

Some gas logs are more than 99 percent efficient. Convenient Gas logs allow for instant enjoyment. With a touch of a button, the fireplace turns on and off. Theres no need to purchase, store and season wood and clean up and dispose of messy ashes. Safe Gas logs prevent flying sparks, common with wood, that might burn a rug or cause other damage. They dont create indoor particulate matter that is harmful to asthmatics and those with respiratory issues. Environmentally Friendly Burning gas logs helps preserve natural resources for generations to come by eliminating harmful particu-

late matter in the air. Which Gas Logs Once youve warmed to the idea of getting gas logs, you may be glad to know that one company offers more than 40 authentic styles of gas log sets, each handcrafted and hand painted to create a realistic look with dancing flames and a glowing bed of lively embers. Real Fyre Gas Logs are manufactured in the U.S.A. using stringent standards and the most advanced technology. Companion accessories such as remote controls, pinecones, acorns, additional branches and many other items further enhance the beauty and authenticity of your hearth. Where to Learn More About Gas Logs You can find additional facts about gas logs and

locate a nearby dealer at www.rhpeterson.com and (800) 332-3973.

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Blue Mountain Community Library Hosting Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser

or less, handmade Book Clips and Page Markers, and Book Nook Gift Certificates to give to your favorite readers. These fundraisers enable the residents of the Pen Argyl School District to have free access to the many services that the Library provides. Membership to the library is also available to non-residents for a small yearly fee. Please consider helping the Library help you by purchasing books or gift certificates and/or decorating our tree. We would also appreciate the donation of Weis grocery receipts, which may be put in the container at the desk The Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours of operation are M-Sa, 10:00 AM to Noon, and M-Th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Anyone wishing to become a volunteer or make a donation may call Lisa at 610-863-3029. Visit us at www.bmcl.org.

Quiet Valley Announces 22nd Annual Old Time Christmas

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 22nd annual Old Time Christmas on December 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th, with continuous tours beginning every 15 minutes starting at 3:30 with the last tour going out at 7:15pm. More than any other holiday, Christmas celebrations center on the traditions of families and heritage. Begin a new tradition with your family this year with a visit to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where the Christmas customs of the past are brought to life. From the softly glowing lantern lit tour of the 19th century farm to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Old Time Christmas is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition for many years to come. Gather around a bonfire while you wait for your visit to the 1800s to begin. Guides in period clothing will lead guests on their journey into the past beginning with a scene where a Victorian family is busy enjoying the many different aspects of Christmas. You can peek at thei Christmas Putz, a homemade nativity an village scene that was a custom the Moravians began and was soon enthusiastically adopte by the Pennsylvania Germans. Afterwards its on to the living nativity located in the barnyar which includes the farm animals and offers a glimpse at the foundation of this special holiday. Then off to a simple log cabin where folks will hear the heartwarming story of an early farm family and thei joy in the sights an sounds, hustle an bustle of this busy time of year. For more information contact Quiet Valley a 570-992-6161, farm@ quietvalley.org, o consult the web site a www.quietvalley.org.

Bus Trip To Emerald Nuts New Years Eve Run

Attention Runners: There will be a bus trip to New York City for the Emerald Nuts New Years Eve Run on December 31st in Central Park. The run is 4 miles. The bus will depart ar 6:30pm from Capital Plaza (Bangor) and arrive in NYC (5th Ave. & 77th St.) approx. 9pm. The bus will depart NYC at 1:30am. Price: To be determined when they have a total number of commitments to the trip. At 11:00pm a costume parade goes on and staging for the race starts at 11:45pm. You will have to register for the race on your own. Need a commitment and check by November 16th 2012, to reserve your seat on the bus. For more information: Please call Lynn Altemose (484-375 5161) caltemose1@epix.net or Marie Raisner (610 295-2663) mraisner @epix.net Please make checks to Lynn Altemose.

The Blue Mountain Community Library will once again be sponsoring a Christmas Tree Fundraiser this year. Anyone wishing to honor or memorialize a loved one or a pet may purchase an ornament to hang on our Christ-

mas Tree for $5.00 each. The Library also has many items for sale in the Book Nook that would help us raise money this Christmas. There are gently used adult and childrens books for sale for $1.00

East Bangor Offers Free Thanksgiving Dinner

The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a "Free" Thanksgiving Dinner, a palatepleasing spread of turkey and all the trimmings, on Sunday, November 25th, from 4pm to 6pm. Free baked goods and personal hygiene items are also available. The Manna Ministry distributes these free items every Sunday from 11am to 1pm. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For questions, call 610588-4453 or visit www.ebumc.org.

Residents of Bushkill Township already know the house at 198 Firehouse Lane, Nazareth, for it's annual display of animated Christmas lights, but this year, it's owners are gearing up to present something extra special. On December 23rd 2012 at 7pm, Grammy nominated singersongwriter Judy Pancoast will be presenting a Christmas Concert. Visit www.rephswinter wonderland.webs.com.

Bring A Beautiful, Bountiful Cornucopia Of Bread To Your Table

(NAPSI)When you want to impress your guests this holiday season, one thing that will make it a memorable meal is a spectacular centerpiece, such as a home-baked cornucopia. It is a symbol of bounty and will make your holiday meal extra special. Preparing a cornucopia may look difficult but its actually easy to make. Plus, you can feel confident it will look stunning and taste superb when using Fleischmanns Yeast, the most trusted brand of yeast for more than 140 years. You can showcase your favorite rolls, breads and talents in this magnificent cornucopia: Cornucopia of Breads Makes: 1 cornucopia Prep time: 45 minutes Rise time: 15 minutes Bake time: 60 to 70 minutes 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 envelope Fleischmanns RapidRise Yeast 1 teaspoons salt 1 cups water cup honey cup butter OR margarine 2 to 3 cups allpurpose flour Aluminum foil (disposable) 12-inch pizza pan 2 tablespoons water Favorite fresh baked rolls Combine whole wheat flour, undissolved yeast and salt in a large mixer bowl. Heat water, honey and butter until very warm (120 to 130F). Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed until very smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes while forming cornucopia mold. Gently fold pizza pan into a cornucopia shape, leaving a 5-inch opening and carefully crimping the narrow end in an upward curve. Generously spray with cooking spray and place on a large baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Divide dough in half. Roll each into 15 x 9-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface. Cut each rectangle into six (15 x 1-inch) strips. Starting at the narrow end, wind a dough strip completely around the mold, overlapping strips by to -inch. Continue adding dough strips, gently pinching ends together. TIP: Insert one hand in mold and hold up upright while wrapping and tucking dough strips with second hand. Wrap the last strip around the foil opening. You may not need to use all the dough to cover the mold. The extra dough can be used to make rolls. Place the cornucopia on prepared baking pan. Cover and let rest 15 minutes. Dough will rise very little. Preheat oven to 350F. Generously brush water over cornucopia. Bake for 20 minutes. Brush with water again. (Or, for a shinier appearance brush cornucopia with 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon of water.) Loosely cover with foil and bake an additional 40 to 50 minutes or until cornucopia seems very dry and is a deep golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack. Carefully remove foil mold, crushing it as necessary. Store at room temperature, lightly covered. Cornucopia can be made up to 5 days in advance. (Or make up to 1 month ahead and freeze.) To serve, fill with freshly baked rolls.

Grill-Roasted Turkey: A Tasty Twist On Tradition

Carving Tips: Three Easy Steps If you want the turkey you serve gobbled up this holiday, avoid hacking the bird by trying these simple carving tips from ChefsChoice: Step 1 Be sure to use a good, sharp knife. Sharp knives are not only safer, they will help you to smoothly cut thin, even slices without shredding the meat. Fortunately, you dont have to be an expert to put a razor sharp edge on your knife. ChefsChoice M130 sharpener professionally sharpens steels and strops all brands and types of knives. Precision guides eliminate guesswork for sharp, durable edges. For help finding a sharpener thats right for you, call (800) 342-3255 or visit www.chefs choice.com. Step 2 After the turkey is cooked (meat thermometer should read 180 F when inserted in the thickest part of the turkey thigh) cool the bird for 15 minutes. Cooling makes the meat firmer and easier to slice. Remove and set aside the turkey legs and the last joint of each wing. Make a long, deep (to the bone) horizontal base cut into the breast just above the wing. Step 3 Slice down vertically through the breast until you meet the original base cut. This will release perfect, even slices. Following these preparation and carving tips can help make your Thanksgiving a meal to remember.

(NAPSI)If you want a traditional, perfectly carved, Thanksgiving turkey but would like to bring a delicious twist to the meal, then look to chef, cookbook author and James Beardaward nominee Kathy Gunst. She has discovered a way to bring the tradition of the Thanksgiving turkey to the holiday table in an unconventional way. Every Thanksgiving, Kathy Gunst roasts a turkey in the oven, but one year she had a larger crowd than usual and needed to cook two turkeys. So, on a colder-than-normal November day, I decided to grill-roast a second turkey, says Gunst. The recipe, it turns out, couldnt be simpler. Grilling the bird resulted in a picture-perfect glazed turkey with juicy meat and a subtle smokey flavor. This recipe is nothing short of a revelation. You will not believe how a plain old turkey, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, placed on a hot grill, can have this much flavor with so little fuss, says Gunst.

Grilled Turkey 1 1012 pound turkey Cleaned and dried. Salt and freshly ground black pepper, seasoned to taste. Heat a fire in the grill (charcoal or gas) and cook a small (10 to 12 pound) whole turkey over indirect heat with a minimum of seasoning. Be sure to place a shallow pan underneath the bird atop the charcoal or burner covers to catch the drippings and reduce flare-ups. Grill for approximately 2 hours (use thermometer to check for doneness). Stuff the bird and/or

add an array of vegetables to the grill, like stuffed squash, corn on the cob, or turnips and potatoes for a complete meal. Add your vegetables to the grill 30 minutes or so before the turkey is done. Once the meat is cooked and cooled the bird is ready for carving. I cant overestimate how important it is to have a good, sharp knife for carving the bird. It should be very tender and carve easily, but a well-sharpened favorite carving knife will make things that much easier, says Gunst. ChefsChoice Turkey

twenty years ago in 1992. The Millers remodeled the barn into a feed store. It has continued to grow and add new products to the point that two years ago, Les son Larry came into the business as a partner. Larry said We sell bird seed, cat and dog foods, chicken and cow feeds, pigeon feed, Aspen song bird food, and more than forty different horse feeds. We also custom grind feed for certain customers. They deliver eggs to approximately twenty businesses in the area. They also deliver wood pellets to hundreds of homes. This has grown into a year round business that is constantly growing. One of our faithful wood pellet accounts is none other than THE PRESS. They also fill propane tanks at the farm and have access for rvs. Les said One of our oldest continuous customers is Calandras Cheese in Nazareth, who are also going into their third generation in

business. Three generations of Millers have delivered eggs to three generations of Calandras. With all the expansion they have still maintained the egg business that started it all and continues to thrive. The Millers are happy to serve all their customers, old and new. The family, well established in Upper Mt. Bethel Township is proud of their heritage. Participants in community activities, the Millers sponsor the Reserve Champion Banner Steer for the 4H Club at the Blue Valley Farm Show. They also sponsor the Northampton County 4H Club and sell bird and bat boxes for the Richmond Lions Club. Larry said My daughter Anna, to the best of my knowledge, is the tenth generation of my grandmothers family to be born in Upper Mt. Bethel Township. Ethel, Les and Larry Miller are happy for the opportunity to serve their customers and will continue to do so with pride and pleasure for another sixty years.

Safe Driving Starts With Clear Vision

(NAPSI)Its an accident waiting to happen: Coming up to one stop sign, one driver can hardly see out the windshield through streaks of rain, a result of damaged windshield wiper blades. Approaching on the other road is another driver whose worn-out wiper blades succeed in only smearing water and dirt across the windshield. Will these drivers be able to see the stop sign or each other in time to react safely? It doesnt have to be this way. There is a simple and costeffective way for ensuring the best visibility possible: Make sure your car has properly functioning windshield wipers. Despite the simplicity of checking and, if necessary, changing wiper blades, most people put this task off well past the blades useful life. Experts recommend checking blades for wear at least every six months and replacing if damaged or worn. Advances in wiper blade technology include wiper blades

smart enough to adapt to the curve of your windshield, and designed to minimize clogging with ice, snow or debris and to provide consistent, clean wipes time after time. A drivers vision is the single biggest factor in vehicle safety, according to Dr. Philip Hessburg, founder of the internationally recognized The Eye and the Auto symposium and of the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology. Nationally recognized automotive expert in car care, Car Coach Lauren Fix, knows that an estimated 90 percent of a motorists driving decisions are based on how well he or she can

see the road. Fix and her daughter, Teen Car Coach Shelby Fix, agree that checking wiper blades is one of the easiest ways to improve your familys road safety. As Shelby writes, A dirty windshield could cause big problems. If you cant see where you are going, its dangerous to everyone. Get a new set of wiper blades...they are worth it. Properly maintained wiper blades can be a simple, low-cost way to ensure the clearest sight line and improve driving safety in bad weather. Worn, torn or inefficient blades cause streaks, a film and an inconsistent view of the road that can impair vision or delay driver judgment. Because Michelin understands the importance of a clear view, it created the Stealth Hybrid Technology wiper blade that offers all-weather visibility and has an innovative Smart Flex design that lets the blade react to the shape of your windshield for superior contact across the entire blade and streak-free, quiet wipes time after time. Visit michelin wipers.com.

By Erika Neetz and Emily Knitter, DeFranco Elementary students

Fighting Fraud and Abuse by State Representative Joe Emrick, 137th Legislative District Act 164 of 2012, which was recently signed into law, implements fraud detection and prevention mechanisms for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Assistance Program. It also strengthens fraud reporting measures, expands whistleblower protections, and requires the use of the Income Eligibility Verification System to deter-

mine the eligibility of LIHEAP applicants. In addition, the new law requires periodic performance audits by the Pennsylvania Auditor General. In addition to continuing the efficient use of taxpayer dollars, this legislation ensures the funds allocated for LIHEAP end up in the hands of only the people who truly need them. Attention hunters Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed the states second positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease on

a deer farm in New Oxford, Adams County. Other deer on the farm that were tested did not have the disease. The second deer, a white-tailed buck, tested positive in the same location of the states first infected deer in October. In addition to the New Oxford farm, the agriculture department quarantined 27 farms in 16 counties associated with the positive samples. Deer cannot be moved on or off quarantined properties. To learn more about Chronic Wasting Disease, please visit Pennsylvania Game Commission website, www.pgc.state .pa.us.

The Exploring Your Future after-school program from DeFranco Elementary and Bangor Area Middle School was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit the Crayola Factory Solar Farm on October 18th as part of the Lights On Afterschool national advocacy event. The solar farm is located at the main Crayola office in Forks Township. The solar panel field was incredible! It covered 10 acres and consisted of over 30,000 panels. We learned that each solar panel has the ability to harness or

collect energy from the sun. The energy is used to

Rotary Club of the Slate Belt Holding Mixer for Perspective Members
The Rotary Club of the Slate Belt is holding a mixer on Thursday, November 15th at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap, from 6pm to 7pm, during their regularly scheduled weekly Thursday Meeting for perspective new members. There will be a guest speaker; Local Legend Jim Sandt to speak on his creation Gods Garden of Grace in Plainfield Township that has supplied so much to people in our area. If you are interested in learning how you can give back to our local communities come listen to Jim and also learn more about our New Club Rotary of the Slate Belt and how it helps the local communities. There will be light hors doeuvres and a cash bar. Come learn how you can become a member and start giving back to others in need. Rotary of the Slate Belt is associated with the West End Rotary Club until we reach the membership level that we need to charter our own Club. Come to learn how you can get involved and give back to others.

power the corporate offices, the production factories, and to create Crayolas full range of products. The products are packaged with a special notation saying Made by the sun. Any additional collected energy is put back into the grid for others to use. The engineer told us all about how the panels work. They let us look around and answered all of our questions. Solar energy will definitely be used in the future. It is clean energy and is renewable. We are very thankful that we got to go on this amazing trip!

Plaza on the Steel Stacks campus, 645 East First Street, Bethlehem. The market is open Nov. 15th-18th, 23rd-25th, Nov. 29th-Dec. 2nd, Dec. 6th-9th, 13th-16th, and 20th-23rd.

Lucille Gruppo, creator of Josephines Family dolls has once again been chosen to participate as one of more than 100 of the nations finest artisans to be featured at Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. Gruppos handmade, one-of-a-kind cloth dolls have been featured in Soft Dolls and Animals, an international magazine and numerous newspaper articles. Christkindlmarkt will take place at their NEW LOCATION, PNC

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