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Slate Belt Town Topics
Bangor Senior Heads to State Science Competition
By Hannah Bonanducci
The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science symposium is major environmental problem today, especially in PA, so I was very
held annually and gives high school students a chance to present excited to see what would happen.
scientific research to a group of judges for professional grading and “In the fall semester of Research I learned how to present research, how
competition. This year, Bangor senior Zoe Frost won a first place to make a good presentation, and all kinds of good presenting tips,” she
award in the first round of competition and will now be moving onto continued. “Right before the symposium, I was presenting in front of
the State level. my teacher and the class a lot and received notes for
“I got involved with the symposium through improvement.”
my research class,” Frost said. “Students in All of the work, though, proved to be worth it after
that class have an option to pick a long-term the judges gave her a 1st place certificate and a spot
research project and actually conduct it to in the States competition.
present at symposiums, or they can choose to “It was a very surreal moment when I was handed
just take the basic semester-long course. my certificate for my 1st place award,” Frost said.
“I had no interest in doing the symposiums “There are so many brilliant and amazing people in
until my research teacher Mr. Hachtman my research class that got the same award and I felt
encouraged me to do it,” she continued. “He so honored to be able to stand among them. I am
said ‘The more students who participate in by far my harshest critic and am often very hard on
the symposiums just make my life harder, so I myself, so winning this award proved all of my self-
wouldn’t be encouraging you if I didn’t think doubt wrong.
you’d do very well and go far.’ His saying that, “The State competition is basically the same
as well as encouragement from my teacher Mr. premise, just more intense,” she continued. “Instead
Thomas, is what pushed me to do it.” of competing against a rubric, I am competing against
Frost spent a lot of time in and out of the everyone else in my category. For PJAS States, I
classroom preparing for her presentation. Her am initiating phase two of my project. I want to see
project required a long-term plan, and she how the different treatments, and especially the high
practiced presenting throughout the entire process. acidity, affected the abundance and success of the bacteria community. I
“My project was investigating the effect of acid precipitation on am really excited for this next part!”
soil decomposition rates, with an emphasis on soil bacteria,” Frost Frost will be heading to the States competition in May alongside fellow
said. “I wanted to collect soil from the Delaware Water Gap and winner Maggie Weaver. With the work she’s already put in, we’re sure
treat it with an acid solution, and then study how it affected the she’ll do just as great in the next competition ahead of her. We wish her
decomposition and the microbe communities. Acid rain is a pretty the best of luck in her next competition!
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learning. School librarians are the people who create an environment countries is landlocked?
where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an Considering Nigeria, Ethiopia,
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Just after 6 p.m. on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. is and political affairs, as many African
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manville UMC has been arranged for Saturday, about benefits and services for which they may
April 9, 2022 at 9 am – 11 am be eligible.
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Hunt will be at the Pavilion at Apple Blossom to grow they will get even bigger!
690 Allegheny Road Mt. Bethel PA
Primitive Shelter Building
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Pen Argyl Egg Hunt Saturday, April 16 at 9:30am to 11:30am
If you were lost in the wilderness and needed to
Easter Egg Hunt at Weona Park 11:00am
construct a shelter, would you know how? Join
us to learn about and practice building primitive
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a short hike that may involve muddy slopes and
An Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Washing-
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Ages: 0 to 12 Where: Behind the Washington must register individually and include the name
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Calendar 3 Also, 100% of the proceeds will go to help local Sunday, April 24, 2022 At 9 am the Mdph Open
families in need! Win-win situation! Show will be held at 2557 Ackermanville Rd,
registrations will not be accepted.
Please call 610-599-7019 or contact them thru Bangor, PA 18013-9363, United States
their website slaterfamilynetwork.org BIG Surprises in store for members in 2022!! Dis-
Welcome Spring! Hike Reflections on the Water counted classes for members, awesome day end
Saturday, April 16 at 1:30pm to 3:30pm Grand and Reserve prizes (Open to everyone),
Friends of Minsi Lake cordially invites the pub-
Looking for a way to beat the winter doldrums? new walk jog divisions, year end Trainer High
lic to an exhibit of local photographer Lisa New-
Join us as we search for wildflowers, new plant Point plus the BIG award that one multi discipline
berry’s beautiful images of Minsi Lake at Bangor
growth, migrating birds and other signs of member will win!
Area High School Performing Arts Theater from
spring. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may Be sure to check out MDPH Open Show Series.
5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. The theater
involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please Offering Halter, Showmanship, Hunter Under
is located next to the baseball field at 123 Five
bring binoculars, a camera, water and a snack, Saddle, Equitation, Horsemanship, Western plea-
Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013.
and wear sturdy shoes. Registration is required. sure, Trail, Ranch, Jumping plus $100 Stakes
Sixteen photographs of Lisa’s choice will be
Registrants will be contacted with the meeting classes*
framed and mounted on display panels on the the-
location prior to the event. Please register all They have multiple water hydrants around the
ater balcony, while many more of her photos of
members of your party including adults and grounds, clean bathrooms, lunging pad, indoor
scenery at Minsi Lake will be shown on continu-
children as space for this program is limited to and outdoor warm up rings available. Trail is in
ous loop inside the theater.
20 attendees total. a separate arena that can be practiced all morn-
“I started spending many early mornings at Minsi
to find peace and connect with nature,” Newberry ing till trail begins. Trail runs from Noon to 2pm
said. “In those times, I find such an appreciation with a separate judge. There is a new driveway
April 22 for the beauty and wonder all around the lake. The and additional parking on both sides of the street
Huge Rummage Sale camera became a tool that opened my eyes to the to accommodate lots of trailers. Don’t forget our
incredible food truck!!!
Huge Rummage Sale Richmond United Method- things we tend to overlook in our busy day to day
lives.” The sponsors have contributed big time! Our
ist Church 8538 Delaware Drive, Bangor, Friday, Grand and Reserve day and awards are arriving
April 22 9-2 Saturday, April 23 9-1. $5 bag day Complimentary refreshments will be served on
the theater balcony, from with amazing views of by the truckload plus all of the lead line prizes
Saturday. Light lunch and bake sale for every rider in every class.
Blue Mountain and Delaware Water Gap. The
photo exhibit is free-of-charge. However, Friends April 30
Make a Friend Paint Night of Minsi Lake accept donations to support their ef- Healthy Kids Day
Make a Friend Paint Night at Shawnee Art Shed forts to improve natural and recreational resources Healthy Kids Day®-Slate Belt Branch Slate Belt
Friday, April 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Minsi Lake and the Minsi Lake Greenway.
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Are you new to the Pocono’s! Or may be not just hibit attendees throughout the rest of the year.
been here for awhile and know no one! Y Looking A drawing will be held for door prizes of Lisa’s
framed photographs.
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Holy Communion: First and Third Sundays
E-mail: info@christpcsb.org. 610-588-7056
Refreshments after. Masks optional.
Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. in-person/Zoom/ Worship: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
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Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Ja-
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equipment, you must provide a driver’s license
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March 25 H Lehighton L 11-3 March 26 vs.E’burg South W 11-2 March 29th @Saucon Valley @4:00
March 30 @ Catasauqua @4:15 March 30th @Northern Lehigh @4:00 April 5th @Southern Lehigh @3:30
March 31 H. Saucon Valley @4:15 April 1st vs. Southern Lehigh @4:15 April 7th @Northern Lehigh @3:30
April 1 H. Northern Lehigh @4:00 April 2 vs. Northwestern @3:00 April 12th @Salisbury @3:30
April 4 H. Palmerton @4:00 April 4th @Palisades @4:00 April 19th @Bangor @4:00
April 6 @NDGP @4:00 April 8th @Saucon Valley @4:15 April 26th @Wilson @3:30
April 8 H. Wilson @4:00 April 9th vs.Pen Argyl @11:00 April 29th @E. Stroudsburg So @2:00
April 9 @ Bangor @11:00 April 11th @NDGP @4:00 May 3rd @Palmerton @3:30
April 11 H. Palisades @4:00 April 14th @Nazareth @4:00
April 13 @ Notre Dame ES @4:00 April 18th @Moravian Acad. @4:15 Bangor Track and Field (0-0)
April 18 @ Southern Lehigh @7:00 April 20th vs. Salisbury @4:15 March 29th` @ Wilson @3:30
April 20 H.Moravian Academy @4:00 April 22nd @Palmerton @4:00 April 5th vs. Saucon Valley @4:00
April 22 @ Salisbury @4:00 April 25th vs. NDGP @4:15 April 7th @ Palmerton @3:30
April 25 @ Palisades @4:00 April 27th @Wilson @4:00 April 12th vs. NDGP @4:00
April 27 H. Notre Dame ES @4:00 April 28th vs. Catasauqua @4:15 April 19th vs. Pen Argyl, Pal. @4:00
April 29 @ Saucon Valley @4:15 May 2nd vs. Palisades @4:15 April 26th @Northwestern @3:30
April 30 H. Lehighton @11:00 May 5th vs. Saucon V. SRs @6:45 May 3rd vs. Catty, N.L @4:00
May 2 H. Northwestern @4:00 May 9th @Pen Argyl @4:00
May 4 H. NDGP (Srs) @4:00 May 11th @ Northampton @4:00
May 6 @ Wilson @7:00 Bangor Softball (0-0)
May 9 H. Bangor @4:00 March 29 vs.Northwestern @4:15
March 30th Northern Lehigh @4:00
Pen Argyl Softball (1-0) April 1st vs. Southern Lehigh @4:15
March 25 @ E Stroudsburg So. W 3-2 April 2 vs. Wilson @12:00
March 30 @ Catasauqua @4:15 April 4th @ Palisades @4:00
March 31 H. Saucon Valley @4:15 April 8th @Saucon Valley @4:15
April 1 H. Northern Lehigh @4:00 April 9th v s. Pen Argyl @1:00
April 4 H. Palmerton @4:00 April 11th @ NDGP @4:00
April 6 @NDGP @4:00 April 12th @ Central Catholic @4:00
April 8 H. Wilson @4:00 April 14th vs. Nazareth @4:00
April 9 @Bangor @1:00 April 20th vs. Salisbury @4:15
April 11 H. Palisades @4:00 April 22nd @Palmerton @4:00
April 14 H. Stroudsburg @4:00 April 25th vs. NDGP @4:15
April 18 @Southern Lehigh @4:00 April 27th @Wilson @4:00
April 20 @Pocono Mt. East @4:00 April 28th vs. Catasauqua @4:15
April 22 @Salisbury @4:00 April 30th vs. Easton @11:00
April 25 @Palisades @4:00 May 2nd vs. Palisades @4:15
April 29 @Saucon Valley @4:15 May 5th vs. Saucon Valley @4:15
April 30 H. Lehighton @11:00 May 7th vs. Northampton @3:00
May 2 H. Northwestern @4:00 May 9th @Pen Argyl @4:00
May 4 H. NDGP (Srs) @4:00
May 6 @Wilson @6:30 Bangor Boys Tennis (7-1)
May 9 H. Bangor @4:00 March 14th @Northampton W 5-2
March 16th vs. Salisbury W 7-0
Pen Argyl Tennis (0-3) March 18th vs. Pottsville W 6-1
March 21 @ Salisbury L 5-0 March 19th @Easton W 6-1
March 24 H. Saucon Valley L 5-0 March 21st vs. Palmerton W 7-1
March 26 @ NDGP L 5-0 March 22nd vs. Notre Dame E.S. W 5-0
March 29 H. Moravian Acad @4:00 March 23rd vs. Pleasant Valley W 5-0
March 30 H. Jim Thorpe @4:00 March 26th @Saucon Valley L 5-0
April 2nd H. Notre Dame ES @11:00 March 30 Whitehall @4:00
April 4 @ Wilson @4:00 April 4th @Moravian Acad. @4:00
April 5 @ Palmerton @4:00 April 5th vs. Saucon Valley @4:00
April 7 H. Palisades @4:00 April 7th vs. Wilson @4:00
April 11 @ Southern Lehigh @4:00 April 8th vs. NDGP @4:00
April 13 @ Lehighton @4:00 April 11th @Palisades @4:00
April 16 H. Whitehall (Srs) @10:00 April 13th @Pottsville @4:00
April 18 H. Bangor @4:00 April 18th @Pen Argyl @4:00
April 19th @Notre Dame E.S. @4:00Bangor and Pen Argyl Team Rosters
Pen Argyl Girls Track Pen Argyl Boys Track Bangor Girls Track Bangor Boys Track
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