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VOL. 24 NO. 19
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Weis Markets Donates to
our Community
By Michael Ortoski
PEN ARGYL– This week in front of Weis Market
(Mr. Z) Weis management and employees presented
three checks to some of our community organizations.
Accepting for the Slate Belt Y was Tammy Stanley,
Branch Director in the amount of $500.00, “I want to
thank Weis Markets in Pen Argyl, PA for their generous
donation to the Slate Belt YMCA where youth development, healthy living and social responsibility is our
focus” said Stanley.
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Nat Geo Celebrates “Scenic, Wild Delaware
River” Geotourism Initiative
51st Anniversary
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Lego Robotics
Program
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MAY 10, 2016
Geo Tourism Stewardship Council chairman Brian Cope (open space coordinator for Northampton County Pa.)
By Michael Ortoski
SHANEE ON DELEWARE - Following months
of unprecedented collaboration, the “Scenic, Wild
Delaware River” Geotourism Stewardship Council hosted a community event at Shawnee INN to
celebrate the geotourism initiative for the middle
and upper Delaware River region, and preview
the Geotourism Mapguide website produced in
collaboration with National Geographic Maps. The
website will be publicly unveiled on May 19 at an
event in New York City. Other Community events
are planned in Sussex County, N.J., and Sullivan
County, N.Y.
The Scenic, Wild Delaware River geotourism
initiative seeks to contribute to the area’s economic health and long-term vitality by promoting
geotourism: Tourism that sustains or enhances
the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the
well-being of its residents.
The Geotourism Stewardship Council members
acknowledged and thank organizations, businesses, community leaders, National Park Service staff, elected officials and others who have
supported the initiative. Additionally, the hundreds
of business, sites and attractions featured on the
Scenic, Wild Delaware River MapGuide were invited to attend and receive their certificate of participation and other identifying materials from National Geographic.
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Bangor Softball Senior Recognition Day
Outstanding Senior
Award
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By Michael Ortoski
BANGOR- On Thursday, the Bangor Softball team recognized their 8 seniors before
the game. The seniors include Madalyn Adams, Ashley Constable, Courtney Constable, Erin Happel, Jess Monto, Allison Phillips, Ally Shook, and Haley Strunk.
Madalyn Adams is the daughter of Frank Adams. She plays left field, center field and
second base. Her school activities include powderpuff, newspaper, archery and SADD.
She plans on attending Liberty University to prusue a career in Criminal Justice.
Ashley and Courtney Constable are the daughters of David and Diane Constable.
Ashley is a pitcher and first base. Her school activities include National Art Honor
Society and powderpuff. Ashley plans to attend Keystone College to major in Early
Childhood and Special Education. Courtney plays in the outfield and as shortstop. Her
school activities include Big Brother Big Sister, French Honor Society and powderpuff.
Courtney palns to attend Cedar Crest College and major in Forensic Science.
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Locally Sharon Davis from the Slate Belt Community Partnership (SBCP) accepted certificates for Bangor Pa. listing on the National Register of Historic Places and
the ‘Traditional small towns of the Slate Belt’, Portland Bangor, Pen Argyl and Wind
Gap which are all part of the SBCP.
Robin Zmoda Pen Argyls Borough’s Manager received a certificate for her towns
historic carousel in their park. Portland received certificates for their restored jail
‘Pokey’, their walking bridge that connects to N.J. over the Delaware River, school
ballfield and Christmas tree lighting. Michael Ortoski from Totts Gap Arts Institute
(TGAI) chairman accepted a certificate for TGAI as being a center for the arts in the
Slate Belt which encourages preserving culture thru the arts.
“Our Scenic, Wild Delaware River geotourism initiative not only brands the middle
and upper Delaware River region as a destination for responsible, meaningful tourism, it also will help us sustain our unique history and culture,” said Geotourism
Stewardship Council member Carl Wilgus, president and CEO of Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau in Pennsylvania.
“This geotourism initiative has brought communities across the region closer, and
it promotes all of our amazing assets to better preserve the cultural, historic and
natural attractions that we all love,” said Geo Tourism Stewardship Council chairman Brian Cope (open space coordinator for Northampton County Pa.).
“Not only is this region a short drive from major cities, the middle and upper Delaware River region also is culturally and geographically significant,” said James Dion,
National Geographic Maps’ director of tourism programs. “This geotourism initiative
underscores the importance of connecting communities in an area to share their
tremendous scenic, historic and cultural assets, and helping them thrive together
for future generations.”
Formed in September 2015, the Geotourism Stewardship Council’s first product
will be an interactive, customizable travel website called a MapGuide that aims to
attract a niche national and international market of geotourists to the Scenic, Wild
Delaware River region. On average, geotourists are highly educated, take four or
more leisure trips per year, care about the protection and preservation of the places
they visit, and about half have annual household incomes above $75,000.
Since the Scenic, Wild Delaware River geotourism initiative was launched, local
residents have nominated more than 600 unique landmarks, natural resources, attractions, activities, events, lodging and dining venues to be included on the MapGuide. Residents and visitors may continue to nominate new sites, events and special places for the website, which will be dynamic and constantly updated.
The MapGuide, which may be previewed at www.delawareriver.natgeotourism.
MAY 10, 2016
com, will be unveiled in New York City on May 19. More information about the New
York City event announcing America’s newest and most compelling travel destination will be made available in the coming weeks.
The Scenic, Wild Delaware River region includes Sussex and Warren counties
in New Jersey; Delaware, Orange and Sullivan counties in New York; and Monroe,
Northampton, Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania. The area is anchored by
three river-based national parks: Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River,
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Middle Delaware National Scenic River. Initial funding for the Scenic, Wild Delaware River geotourism initiative
was provided by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
L-R back row Thomas Prelucci, Portland Mayor Lance Prator, SBCP Mgr. Sharon Davis, April Niver, congressman Matt Cartwright’s office. Front Row Judy Henckel Upper Mt. Bethel, Robin Zmoda Pen Argyl Borough Mgr.
and taking the photo was Michael Ortoski, SBCP & TGAI Chair.
Slate Belt Regional Police
Department Need Your Help
Attempted Fraud in Wind Gap
By David A. Mettin / Chief of Police Slate Belt Regional Police Dept.
WIND GAP- On 5/5/16, Slate Belt Regional PD took a call for an attempted fraud in Wind Gap Borough. A white middle-aged female actor, went to
an elderly woman’s home and told her that she had won $407,000. The
actor tried to get the elderly woman to write her a check for processing
fees. The elderly woman called her son before she wrote a check and the
crime was thwarted. Please be aware as the actor(s) may still be in the
area targeting the elderly. We ask that you share and discuss this with
your elderly friends and neighbors who may not participate on Facebook.
If you see anything, please report it. Thank you.
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