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Maria Loyd
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Journey Through the D&L
Art Design in the FROM COAL TO CONSERVATION Service of People by Yvonne Wright The Current Contributing Writer
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hen you come to a small town like Jim Thorpe you may not realize, at least not right away, that while browsing various shops in a leisurely manner you are bound to eventually come across one of our town’s real-life heroines, and perhaps one day a CNN Hero of the Year award recipient. Just to clarify the definition of a hero, a meaning of which has varied throughout time, such a person puts others before oneself for a good cause and typically exhibits characteristics of selfless conviction, bravery, compassion and courage. Our country has been blessed with many men and women well deserving the hero’s title - often associated with military forces, health services, and law enforcement agencies; others may be more inconspicuously going about their lives with quiet dignity. We can Continued on page 18
by Gianna Caruso D & L Corridor Communications Coordinator
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ith summer upon us, its time to put on your warm weather attire, feel the sunshine and hit the trails! In this month’s Journey Through the D&L blog, we highlight the Anthracite Region. This region – containing Luzerne and Carbon counties – is aptly named. A long heritage surrounding the mining and transportation of coal can certainly leave its mark. But we want to recognize something else. These
communities have made great strides in conservation and education. Below are a few of many organizations that highlight these efforts. Lehigh Gap Nature Center This first organization stands as the entryway to the Anthracite Region – at least on the D&L Trail map it does. Mile 94 marks the beginning of Lehigh Gap Nature Center (LGNC). Before it was LGNC, it was the Palmerton Zinc Pile Superfund site. A Superfund is a highly contaminated area, as recognized by the Continued on page 22
Special Gifts to Make Dad Smile
F Maria Loyd on Broadway in Jim Thorpe, wearing her designs.
ather’s Day brings a special opportunity each year to celebrate the dad in your life, whether it’s spent lighting a grill in the backyard, heading to the golf course or simply relaxing at home. Make his day one to remember by enjoying his favorite activities and giving a gift that’ll put a grin on his face. From home chefs and snazzy dressers to outdoorsmen and sports fans, these gifts offer an array of ideas for dads of all kinds, so you can bring a little extra joy to this year’s celebration. Find more Father’s Day gift inspiration at eLivingtoday.com. Special Steaks for a Special Dad Even for the man who has it all, sometimes Father’s Day gifting can be pretty simple. Show Dad some love with the Omaha Steaks Best Father’s Day Gift package that includes mouthwatering favorites like Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignons, Boneless Pork Chops, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Gourmet Jumbo Franks, PureGround Filet Mignon Burgers, Individual Scalloped Potatoes, decadent Caramel Apple Tartlets and a jar of
Omaha Steaks Seasoning. Find more gifting wisdom at OmahaSteaks.com/Dad. Wilderness Must-Haves Determining the type of gear dad needs depends whether he’s camping high in the mountains or just down the road, but if he’s an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys spending nights with nature, Continued on page 4