The Center, located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, is comprised of six craft studios, including blacksmithing, ceramics, fine metals, photography, weaving and woodworking. The Governor highlighted Peter's as an important member of New Jersey's arts and historic preservation community. Gov. Whitman also paid a visit to the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg and toured the museum facility and a zinc mine. The Governor stopped at the Newton Town Green for an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social with business owners, members of the Newton Rotary Club and the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce. The Governor talked with business owners about the need for preserving open space and effectively managing economic development in Sussex County and across New Jersey.
Newton is a wonderful town with a special charm.
Gov. Whitman also took time out to visit Ginnie's House, a special place where children who are victims of physical and sexual abuse can seek refuge. Ginnie's House offers children a safe, non-threatening atmosphere where they can tell counselors and law enforcement officials about their trauma and receive information about treatment options and a way out of their situation. Ginnie's House is located on the Green in Newton. Gov. Whitman, saying that any visit to Sussex County wouldn't be complete without taking in a ballgame at Skylands Park, capped off the day by hurling out the opening pitch for the New Jersey Cardinals game against the Hudson Valley Renegades. The Governor heralded the New Jersey Cardinals and Skylands Park as a fantastic recreational opportunity and a boost for the Skylands Region.