Jim Patrick: |
Jim Patrick is a kind man who has done a lot for the community, although he seems reluctant to discuss his good deeds. When he moved to East Bangor in 1959, he loved the town and the people in it. However, he got involved in local politics because he wasn’t fond of how the town was being run at the time. He was appointed to the East Bangor Borough Council about fifteen years ago and he currently resides as its President... more |
John Marcon: |
The first things you notice in Mr. Marcon’s tiny shoe repair shop are antique tools of the trade - buffers, sewing machines, cutters, and the like. Mr. Marcon has owned the shop since 1955, but he has worked there since 1942, working for his uncle when he was only eight years old. Mr. Marcon has lived in Pen Argyl for his entire life, growing up right around the corner from his shop on South Robinson Avenue. He is married with two sons, one of whom still lives in town. He fondly remembered the days when blouse mills ruled the area ... more |
Andrew Nestor: |
Although some residents of the Slate Belt have had the good fortune of living here all their lives, others do not, and instead have been drawn to the area. With its pleasant rural atmosphere, family friendly environment, and scenic landscape, it is not hard to imagine why someone would feel that the Slate Belt was a nice place to live. One such person that moved to the area in 1995 and has taken an important part in local politics and affairs ever since is Mr. Andrew Nestor ... more |