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PennDOT Announces 2023 ‘Innovations Challenge’ Statewide Winner

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that a team of students from Lenape Technical School in Ford City, Armstrong County, has been selected as the statewide winner for the 2022-2023 Innovations Challenge.

Mentored by Jason Zimmerman, a teacher at Lenape Tech, team members include Elijah Mumau and Robert John. The team’s proposed solution to this year’s challenge, addressing the shortage of truck parking along Pennsylvania’s critical cargo arteries, included a plan for affordable, eco-friendly, and innovative rest stops called Eco-Stops. To offset cost and minimize their environmental impacts, Eco-Stops would be constructed using a recycled asphalt lot and concrete printed facilities and be powered via solar panels. The team’s presentation included an example location, cost breakdown, and a plan for adding EV charging options.

“It’s incredible to see the next generation of problem solvers at work trying to address a real transportation issue that we are currently facing,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These young minds have been hard at work, and it’s encouraging to see their commitment to working on these issues. The future is in good hands.”

Nine regional winners were selected earlier this year and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT acting secretary and a panel of judges in Harrisburg last month to determine the statewide winner. For this year’s challenge, the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) and the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/PA) will provide a combined total award of $4,000 to the statewide winning team. 

 



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Men’s college post-season honors: Wray (St. Joe’s) is A-10 Coach of Year, Ivy League gives awards

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South Jersey Pops’ May 21 Concert is “Top Secret”

Shhh! The South Jersey Pops, the region’s own non-profit orchestra, concludes its 51st season with a “Top Secret” performance May 21, 2023 at Lenape High School in Medford, N.J.

The 60-piece ensemble will salute spies, secret agents and heroes on a mission in popular culture, ranging from Mission: Impossible and Peter Gunn to James Bond and The A-Team.

“The music of secret agents has become some of the most identifiable and oft-heard melodies in contemporary music, appearing in all aspects of life. Who doesn’t think about the exploits of 007 the moment you hear John Barry’s classic strains?” said Robert Bradshaw of Audubon, the Pops’ conductor and musical director. “This orchestra has accepted the mission to summon those memories, and to add in a few surprises befitting the genre.”

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Master spy James Bond himself will be ever-present during the concert, with the James Bond Theme and music from several movies including Skyfall and The World is Not Enough.

His satirical alter-egos, Inspector Clouseau and Maxwell Smart, will also be highlighted with the classic Pink Panther and Get Smart themes. Along the journey, the audience will also be treated to iconic music accompanying other spies, heroes and their television shows, including Marvin Hamlisch’s upbeat The Glove, from The Sting.

The orchestra’s own Emma Gibbins will be featured vocalist, and Charlie Hannagan from Wilmington, Del., will once again return as guest singer-guitarist.

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“Top Secret” begins at 3 p.m. May 21; doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Children under 2 are free.

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Lenape Regional High School District Sports Roundup – April 22-29

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Washington Township 12, Seneca 5: Kyle Crozier (3-for-4, double, 6 RBIs, 2 runs) belted two home runs as visiting Washington Township (5-3, 3-2) handed Seneca (2-6, 1-2) its fourth straight loss in a nonleague game April 22.

Jake Christopher had two hits, including a double, and scored a run for the Golden Eagles.

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April 22, Tabernacle

Washington Township 12, Seneca 5

Township – 431 004 0 – 12 15 1

Seneca – 040 100 0 – 5 9 1

WP: Luke Linden; LP: Kyle Trzaskawka; 2B: WT-Chris Smith, Mike Schuck, Kyle Crozier; S-Redsy Klein 2, Brayden Davis, Jake Christopher; HR: WT-Crozier 2.

Cherokee 4, Cherry Hill East 1: Brandon Patrick had two hits and two RBIs as visiting Cherokee (8-4, 2-2) defeated Cherry Hill East (8-5, 2-1) in an Olympic Conference American Division game April 24.

Brett Chiesa had two hits, including a double, and scored a run as the Chiefs notched their second win in the last three games.

Brett Gable allowed an unearned run on six hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings.

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April 24, Cherry Hill

Cherokee 4, Cherry Hill East 1

Cherokee – 000 040 0 – 4 6 1

C.H. East – 000 010 0 – 1 6 1

WP: Brett Gable; LP: Ethan Gwara; 2B: C-Evan Brown, Cameron Della Vecchia, Brett Chiesa.

West Deptford 4, Lenape 3: Grant Hunter (2-for-4, 2 RBIs, run) homered for Lenape (6-5, 2-1) in a loss to West Deptford (5-4, 2-3) in a nonleague game April 24.

Corey Baglivo’s three-run double highlighted a four-run sixth inning for the Eagles, who won for the third time in the last four games.

Tommy Kohler struck out five in 5 1/3 for the Indians, who saw their four-game win streak snapped with the loss.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers called on to recognize Lenape Nation

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Reconnecting with the culture of the Hudson Valley’s native inhabitants 

The front entrance to Wild Hudson Valley’s Eco Camp and Forest Farm in Cairo, NY. (Photos courtesy of Wild Hudson Valley)

At their 95-acre forest farm and camp near the Greene County town of Cairo, Justin Wexler and Anna Plattner are re-creating the landscape as it was known to the native inhabitants of the region. Each weekend throughout the summer, they invite visitors to the property, Wild Hudson Valley, to learn about edible plants, medicine, folklore, history, and both ancient and modern forest farming practices.

Guided nature walks and workshops are geared toward all ages. Programs for families help kids and adults connect with nature. For an even more immersive experience, visitors can stay overnight at one of four eco-campsites. 

Unlike most nature education programs, Anna and Justin emphasize the role of native peoples in relating to the land. Justin’s fascination with the natural world began when he was a child growing up in the Hudson Valley.

Anna (and Corinna) with July’s Wild Harvest Box.

“I realized by time I was eight or nine that the people who would know the land best were the people who lived here for generations but were driven out of their homeland,” he said. By his teens, he was trying to visualize the life of the Lenape, who inhabited the area before they were displaced by European settlers. 

As he researched the history of the Hudson Valley and its occupants, Justin made connections with descendants of the Lenape, now dispersed to communities in Ontario, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. After befriending residents of those communities, he hosted Lenape people who came to visit their homeland. He continues to make links with organizations that would help represent their culture and history.

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Girls lacrosse: Hackettstown edges High Point in H/W/S Tourney opener; Lenape Valley advances

Hackettstown 15, High Point 11

Vail Carruthers netted six goals and added on an assist to lead 10th-seeded Hackettstown in a 15-11 win over 13-seed High Point in the first round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, in Hackettstown.

Hackettstown (5-4) will face seventh-seed Delaware Valley in the second round on Teuesday.

Kim Curcio added on four goals to the win while Matalina Kratzel scored twice.

Jenna Brinck led High Point (2-9) with four goals while Madison Tallamy and Madison Rokosny each scored three goals.

Lenape Valley 18, Warren Hills 8

Regina Williams scored eight goals to lead ninth-seeded Lenape Valley in an 18-8 win over 14-seed Warren Hills in the first round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, in Stanhope.

Lenape Valley (7-3) will face eighth-seeded Phillipsburg in the second round on Tuesday

Katie Giusti added on six goals to the win.

Rylie Wyckoff and Katie Conklin each scored twice for Warren Hills (2-5).

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Rev. John Worthington Tomlinson Jr., 88, of S. Whitehall (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home) – Saucon Source

Reverend John Worthington Tomlinson Jr., 88, of South Whitehall Township, died Monday, April 24, 2023 at Luther Crest, Allentown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

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Rev. John Worthington Tomlinson Jr. (1934 – 2023)

Reverend John Worthington Tomlinson Jr., 88, of South Whitehall Township, died Monday, April 24, 2023 at Luther Crest, Allentown.Tomlinson obituary He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Wert) Tomlinson. John was born in Doylestown on Sept. 20, 1934 to the late John W. and Madaline R. (Conner) Tomlinson. He served our country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during peacetime. Pastor Tomlinson was Pastor of the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Center Valley, from 1982 to 1999; Pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Wilkes-Barre from 1976 to 1982; Pastor of the New Ringgold Parish from 1971 to 1976; and Seminarian Assistant at St. John’s Windish Lutheran Church in Bethlehem from 1969 to 1971. He was previously employed by Swartley Bros. of Lansdale as an assistant to the electrical engineer from 1960 to 1967. John was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Allentown. He attended Ursinus College from 1952 to 1954; graduated from Temple University in 1969 with a B.A. degree; was a graduate of Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, from which he received a Minister of Divinity Degree in 1971; was past Secretary of the Lehigh Mission District; and served on the Board of Lutheran Congregational Services, formerly Lutheran Services of the Lehigh Valley.

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He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years; daughters: Bonnie L. (Dennis) Corona of Bethlehem, Virginia L. (Gerald) Faust of New Ringgold; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother: Donald A. Tomlinson.

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Local Event: Foodways of the Lenapehocking

A Testimony from Haverford Friends Meeting

Please join Haverford Friends in Supporting

A spiritually lead presentation by our own William Woys Weaver

The Foodways of the Lenapehocking

This Saturday, April 29th , 1PM

(With child centered activities in the forum room)

The Foodways of Lenapehocking: Garden Plants and Food Customs

This Power Point presentation by well-known author Dr. William Woys Weaver will explore the story of The Roughwood Seed Collection and how it acquired what is now considered the largest collection of Eastern Woodland seeds in private hands. Several members of Haverford Meeting, such as the late Indian activist Theodore Hetzel, who was a long-time member, helped to build this priceless cultural archive. A sub-theme of the lecture will be the relationship between Quakers and saving seeds from indigenous people.

Refreshments will be served following the lecture and will include Lenape Psindamocan Bread (parched sweet corn bread) containing dried cranberries in reference to an ancient Lenape creation story. In honor of the mutual respect between William Penn and the Lenape peoples, the Psindamocan Bread will be served on a great pewter charger given by William Penn as a wedding gift to Dr. Weaver’s ancestor Benjamin Hickman (1677-1742) and Ann Buffington who were married at Concord Friends Meeting on April 9, 1701. Ann Buffington was the daughter of Richard Buffington (1655-1747), Proprietor of New Jersey and friend of William Penn.

“Our message today is twofold:

First, Quakers against all odds managed to preserve some of this Native American heritage as an unspoken token of respect for William Penn’s message of peace and tolerance.

Secondly, the message of wampum: the mutual love and respect of cultures living side by side. The word for wampum (kekok)translates in the Delaware language: I give this from my heart. This is my bond…

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