Category: Lenni Lenape

Ian Plott tallied six goals and two assists to lead Morristown past Lenape Valley 15-3 in Morristown.

Thomas Gleichman also posted four goals and an assist for Morristown (1-0) with David Votapek scoring two goals to go along with three assists. Eric Rider had two goals and two assists with Jack Byrne tallying a goal and two assists. Aidan Clarke and Connor Ross had an assist each.

Jack Pope led Lenape Valley (0-1) with a goal and an assist with Nate Sarnella and Matthew Murphy adding a goal each.

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A popular hiking destination in Ulster County is getting a much-needed update.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on March 26th, 2022, that State Parks and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission have opened The Lenape Steps in the Sam’s Point area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

These steps aren’t a new addition to Sam’s Point, however, they were refurbished after sitting in a “state of disrepair for many decades” according to the DEC. The DEC explains that the Lenape Steps are a historic piece of Shawangunk history, they write:

The Lenape Steps, located at the base of the Shawangunk Ridge in the Ulster County hamlet of Cragsmoor, date to the 1860s when an early hotel owner built them in a narrow chasm for guests to reach the top of the ridge. The stairs remained a popular tourist attraction after the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1874 but had been in a state of disrepair for many decades.

For the last 3 years, over 50 volunteers from the Jolly RoversTrail Crew have been hard at work refurbishing the historic steps. The Jolly Rovers Trail Crew is made up of a group of Hudson Valley locals who specialize in the building of natural stone pathways in difficult-to-reach areas.

Emily Hague, who is Jolly Rovers Board Chairwoman, said in a press release “This was the most technically challenging project we’ve ever done, due to the custom and precise stone shaping involved. This project employed collective skills our crew had been honing over the last decade, and it advanced our collective ability.”

Sam’s Point at Minnewaska Preserve is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Hudson Valley. Because of its increasing popularity, starting in May of 2022, if you’re thinking of hiking Sam’s Point you must make a parking reservation for a $10.95.  More details…

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The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC) have announced the reopening of historic cliffside steps at Sam’s Point area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve after a three-year rebuilding project.

The Lenape Steps were constructed originally in the 1860s by Thomas Botsford, who subsequently built a hotel nearby against the base of the escarpment. After the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1874, the steps remained in use, but gradually fell into disrepair from damage caused by water, freezing temperatures and thawing.

“Having the Lenape Steps restored to their former glory represents another improvement to one of the Hudson Valley’s premier recreational attractions,” said State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid. “This gives visitors a now much-safer way to reach Sam’s Point, the highest point on the Shawangunk Ridge with its panoramic vistas.”

Restoration of the stairs was the result of a three-year project by about 50 volunteers from the Jolly Rovers, a Hudson Valley group specializing in the building of natural stone pathways in difficult to reach areas.

“The Commission was very pleased to partner with the Jolly Rovers to support the restoration of the Lenape Steps,” said Palisades Interstate Parks Commission (PIPC) Executive Director Joshua Laird. “This project brings back a historic feature that has helped visitors reach Sam’s Point, the highest point on the Shawangunk Ridge, for over 150 years. We salute the Rovers for their dedication and hard work that helps us keep important park trails and stonework in good shape for the future.”

The view from the bottom of the Lenape steps.

Starting in July 2019, volunteer crews from the Jolly Rovers primarily using hand tools cut, shaped, and set about 100 stone steps made from nearby boulders. More…

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Sam’s Point

CRAGSMOOR – The historic cliffside steps at Sam’s Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve have been reopening after a three-year rebuilding project.

The Lenape Steps, at the base of the Shawangunk Ridge in Cragsmoor, date back to the 1860s, when early hotel owner Thomas Botsford built them in a narrow chasm for guests to reach the top of the ridge.

The stairs remained a popular tourism attraction after the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1874 but had been in a state of disrepair for many decades.

“This gives visitors a now much-safer way to reach Sam’s Point, the highest point on the Shawangunk Ridge with its panoramic vistas,” said State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid.

Restoration of the stairs was the result of a project by about 50 volunteers from the Jolly Rovers, a Hudson Valley group specializing in the building of natural stone pathways in difficult to reach areas.

Ulster County Executive Patrick Ryan called Sam’s Point “a real treasure.”

Starting in July 2019, volunteer crews from the Jolly Rovers primarily using hand tools cut, shaped, and set about 100 stone steps made from nearby boulders.

More than 7,000 man-hours were devoted to the work.

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission provided $32,000 to support the project and the Jolly Rovers raised over $4,200.

The Lenape Steps are the latest project at Minnewaska to involve the Jolly Rovers, whose members have also worked on the stairway that leads to the base of Stony Kill Falls and the staircase that connects Rainbow Falls to the Upper Awosting Carriage Road Trail, as well as the stairway connecting the nearby Mohonk Preserve further north on the ridge.

The group has also been involved…

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Joyce Ann Meyle

Chalfont – Joyce Ann Meyle, of Chalfont, PA died on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 85.

She was the beloved wife of the late Earl Meyle who died in 2014.

Born in Doylestown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Theodore H. and Freida A. Maier Kleinhoff.

Joyce was born and raised in Doylestown and was a 1954 graduate of Central Bucks High School. “In 1955 she married her beloved husband Earl Meyle and was married for 58 years. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her dogs, tending to her flowers and gardens at their home and also worked and volunteered at Doylestown Hospital.

When she was not working or taking care of family and gardens, Joyce shared her talents as a singer and organist with various churches in the area. Prior to retiring as an organist, she was most recently playing at Lenape Valley Church. She continued to sing in their choir after that but ultimately had to step down when perform at the level she wanted to. Her gift of music will long be appreciated by her family and friends.

She is survived by her two sons; Gerry Earl Meyle and his wife, Aileen, of Line Lexington, PA, Ted Lee Meyle and his wife, Ellen, of Chalfont, PA. She is also survived by her five grandchildren; Christopher Meyle (Christine), Cameron Meyle (Sakura), Gerry Meyle Jr., Ann Marie Paproski (Dylan), Gregory Meyle and her two great-grandchildren; Christian and Caroline Meyle. She was predeceased in death by her sister and brother in law Janice and James Gruver.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:00AM on Friday, March 25, 2022, in Lenape Valley Church, 321 West Butler Ave. New Britain, PA 18901, where the family will greet guests following…

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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — An effort to refurbish the Lake Lenape Dam is getting a $4.6 million lift from federal funds, Atlantic County officials said Tuesday.

The funds are a part of $1.5 trillion government spending bill President Joe Biden signed into law last week. The law funds the federal government through September, the White House said.

Of the funds, $178 million is being allocated for New Jersey community projects, including those for transportation, housing and education, Atlantic County spokesperson Linda Gilmore said.

The dam project includes renovations to its powerhouse and reconstruction of the spillway, along with improvements to its embankments.

Local officials applied for the money earlier this year. The project is expected to cost $6 million, Atlantic County Supervising Engineer of Bridges Doug DiMeo previously said.

Construction is scheduled to begin next spring and be completed in two years, officials said.

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“The announcement that federal funding will be used to complete these projects is great news for Atlantic County and Hamilton Township,” said U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, who got a firsthand look at the dam’s decaying structure during a previous visit. “I look forward to seeing the completion of the Lake Lenape Dam and the vast improvements this funding will provide to Atlantic County.”

County Executive Dennis Levinson lauded Van Drew on Tuesday for helping secure the funds, saying they are key for the county’s various improvement projects.

“The improvements will stabilize the dam and reduce the risk of flooding for approximately 100 properties,” Levinson said in a statement.

Township and county officials have noted the potential flood risk if the dam’s current structure isn’t improved. But Mayor Charles Cain said Tuesday the project also will help the township’s efforts to revive its historic area and business community.

“This is the result of every level of government working together…

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The teams below were selected by the coaches from the conference, not NJ.com. These teams are independent from NJ.com’s All-State teams. Again, these teams are selected by coaches from the conference.

Northern Division

Division champion: Pope John

First Team

200 medley relay:Jacob Panzarella, Kai Batchelor, Alessio Orlando, Eric Vargas – Pope John

200 freestyle:Kai Batchelor – Pope John

200 IM:John Postma – High Point

50 freestyle: Henry Busshe – Pope John

100 fly:Matt Freund – Lenape Valley

100 freestyle:Jonathan Kane – Pope John

500 freestyle:Will Tagliareni – Hackettstown

200 freestyle relay: Eric Vargas, Jonathan Kane, Alessio Orlando, Henry Bysshe – Pope John

100 backstroke:Christopher Gutierrez – Pope John

100 breaststroke:Billy Ruddy – Kittatinny

400 freestyle relay:Henry Bysshe, Jacob Panzarella, Jonathan Kane, Kai Batchelor – Pope John

Second Team

Medley relay: Andrew Carlson, Zach Bezold, Matt Freund, Nick Castallaneta – Lenape Valley

200 freestyle: Brenden Lynch – Lenape Valley

200 IM: Jacob Panzarella – Pope John

50 freestyle: Eric Vargas – Pope John

100 butterfly: Alessio Orlando – Pope John

100 freestyle: Darren Rockwell – High Point

500 freestyle: Teddy Mills – Lenape Valley

200 freestyle relay: Nick Castellaneta, Zach Bezold, Brandon Castellaneta, Matt Freund – Lenape Valley

100 backstroke: Andrew Carlson – Lenape Valley

100 breaststroke: Zach Bezold – Lenape Valley

400 freestyle relay: Enzo Lombardo, Luke Riva, Marcus Innamorato, Billy Ruddy – Kittatinny

Nick Castellaneta of Lenape Valley competes in the 100 freestyle against Northern Highlands at the NJSIAA North 1, Group B boys swimming quarterfinals in Hackensack on Thursday, February 10, 2022John Jones | For NJ Advance Media

Honorable Mention

Rich Clegg – Hackettstown

Aiden Pfeifer – Lenape Valley senior

Kyle Sobyck – Pope John

Luke Riva – Kittatinny

Liam Cunniffe – High Point

Harry Malile – Vernon

Logan Peek – Vernon

Will Hannan…

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The Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA) will open registration for their 2022 International LMDA Conference next Wednesday, March 23. This year’s theme is “Performance Outside the Proscenium.”

The Conference will be held both online and in Philadelphia, PA U.S.A. on the traditional lands of the Lenni-Lenape from July 20-24, 2022. All artists, educators, and lovers of live performance are welcome to attend! Learn more about the Conference here: https://lmda.org/2022-conference

The irreverently funny and provocative Bearded Ladies Cabaret, based in Philadelphia but seen most recently at the Guggenheim in New York City, along with Philly filmmaker Aidan Un made a short video (4 minutes) inviting all to the LMDA Conference: https://youtu.be/eIeO9e0mqH0

LMDA President Bryan Moore says, “For over 35 years, LMDA has grown to become a multi-country service organization for artists working as dramaturgs and in many associated fields in the performing arts and beyond. Our most recent, multi-conference theme of ‘Crossing Borders’ encouraged dramaturgs to meet and learn from colleagues from different cultures and regions to develop skills and expand the field. Over the past couple years, LMDA reached more members and expanded collaborations globally through its first digital conference (2020), its first conference in Latin America (2021), and through initiatives like Dramaturging the Phoenix and the International Dramaturgy Lab. We are excited to continue LMDA’s mission with this ground-breaking gathering in Philadelphia, as we further explore the many variations and future potential of dramaturgy and theatre performance.”

Conference registration packages range from $50-$525. Early Bird Registration runs from March 23-May 31. Regular Registration Rates go into effect on June 1. The Conference will conclude with a Gala at the Union Trust in Philadelphia which will be open to…

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