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Lenni Lenape

Olympic Conference softball all-stars, 2023

Below are the Olympic Conference all-stars for 2023, chosen by the coaches. NJ.com had no role in their selections.

American Division

First Team

  • Sammie Friel, Cherokee
  • Maya Knasiak, Lenape
  • Vanessa Meyers, Lenape
  • Ava Sweet, Rancocas Valley
  • Monroe Willis, Rancocas Valley
  • Sarah Masters, Cherokee
  • Katie Vuong, Lenape
  • Camryn Shank, Lenape
  • Madison Konopka, Shawnee
  • Samantha Wakeley, Eastern
  • Emily Lafferty, Cherokee
  • Avery Obetz, Cherokee
  • Melanie Earley, Rancocas Valley

Second Team

  • Kylee Berg, Cherokee
  • Alex Pley, Shawnee
  • Alexis Rosano, Eastern
  • Eden Ehle, Shawnee
  • Stephanie Kraska, Rancocas Valley
  • Leah Taylor, Lenape
  • Eva Prosser, Camden County Tech
  • Mya Torres, Eastern
  • Ashley Murphy, Shawnee
  • Alex Rubano, Shawnee
  • Brianna Morrissey, Camden County Tech
  • Valery Colindrez, Camden County Tech
  • Anna Groff, Cherry HilL East

National Division

First Team

  • Violet Marta, Moorestown
  • Jordan DuBois, Seneca
  • Madison Cooley, Paul VI
  • Olivia Croge, Cherry Hill West
  • Kylie Llewellyn, Moorestown
  • Mackenzie Seibel, Moorestown
  • Catirana Haas, Winslow
  • Camryn Harry, Paul VI
  • Lily Marta, Moorestown
  • Lisey St. Jean, Paul VI
  • Ella Flood, Paul VI

Second Team

  • Ella Davis, Cherry Hill West
  • Ava Nevius, Paul VI
  • Dani Brown, Camden Catholic
  • Brenna Bowie, Winslow
  • Nadya Devenny, Cherry Hill West
  • Lillie Bailey, Seneca
  • Quinn Cunningham, Paul VI
  • Danielle Audet, Paul VI
  • Gianna Maiore, Paul VI
  • Maddie Sylvia, Camden Catholic
  • Ny Gomez, Cherry Hill West
  • Emma Lang, Seneca
  • Sophia Hudec, Camden Catholic

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Nanticoke

Registration open for Aug. 5 Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta in Blades

Delaware State News

BLADES — The eighth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is set for Aug. 5 at the Nanticoke River Marine Park, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Thursday.

The Division of Watershed Stewardship encourages participants to register early and launch their boat-building efforts for a head start on the competition.

The regatta is presented by the town of Blades in partnership with the division’s Reclaim Our River Nanticoke Series, the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, the Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Gallery 107 and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club.

It will begin with registration at 11 a.m., followed by judging of boats’ appearances at noon and races starting at 12:30.

The contest is open to anyone who’s willing to build a boat from recycled cardboard and paddle it a short distance to the finish line. First-place awards will be given for winners of races in five categories: individual, youth (age 12 and under), teens (ages 13-18), family/friends and organizations/businesses.

Other awards will be given for “Pride of the Fleet,” “Most Whimsical Boat,” “Team Spirit” and more.

To receive an early-bird entry fee of $20 per boat, competitors should register by July 21. After that, the cost will be $30. Day-of registration will be available.

Boats may be any size, shape or design but must be made of recycled corrugated cardboard and painted with multiple coats of latex paint. Decorations may be removed after judging and prior to the race.

The event will also include refreshments and information about how to protect Delaware’s waterways.

The Reclaim Our River partnership also welcomes sponsors, with proceeds going toward event costs, river restoration and water quality education. Sponsorships begin at $50.

Registration, rules and other information can be found at nanticokeriver.org/rcbr.

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Report on promoting voter turnout and creating sustainable synergies among electoral partners in federal Iraq, Basrah, 13 – 14 June 2023

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INTRODUCTION

Since its transition to democracy in 2003, Iraq has conducted numerous elections. Despite this, issues both political and technical have caused a downturn in voter participation, with many choosing to abstain from voting.

In the 2021 elections, even though only 42% of voters participated, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) received commendation from electoral stakeholders for the transparency and integrity of the process. However, the subsequent delay in government formation diluted this success and adversely affected public opinion about the electoral institution and process.

In response to these challenges, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) Office of Electoral Assistance (OEA), with operational support from UNOPS, initiated a series of workshops. The primary goals of these workshops are to maintain the institutional independence of IHEC and to create a space for dialogue and collaboration between IHEC and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), which would allow them to support IHEC in promoting awareness of democratic processes that truly represent the people’s interests.

These dialogues present significant opportunities for both IHEC and the CSOs. IHEC can share its strategies, plans, and challenges experienced in past elections and lay out its expectations for CSOs in promoting voter education. On the other hand, CSOs have the opportunity to express their concerns and those of the voters while seeking ways to enhance IHEC’s voter education efforts.

After the first workshop held in Baghdad from April 26-27 that covered the central region and the second workshop held in Erbil May 29 – 30 covering the northen region of Iraq. The third workshop was held for enhancing the coordination between the IHEC and CSOs, to further promote effective voter education, civic awareness, and increase voter turnout. Participants from both sides exchanged their experiences, discussed the challenges and future collaboration strategies. Through discussions, participants emphasized achievements…

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Delaware Tribe

Meet the American who was revered as the ‘patron saint’ until he was canceled: Lenni Lenape chief Tammany

The founding of the United States was shaped by inspirational figures authoring remarkable tales long since forgotten — or since erased.

Tamanend is one of them.

More commonly called King Tammany, or Saint Tammany, he was a 17th-century Lenni Lenape (Delaware) chief who found a friend and ally in English Quaker William Penn — who settled the region in 1682.

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Tammany was revered as the “Patron Saint of America” by the generation of the Founding Fathers and the patriots who fought, bled and died for the cause of American independence.

“The Pennsylvania troops under Washington’s command were the first to raise their banners on which were inscribed ‘St. Tamanend,'” Leon Nelson Nichols wrote in 1892 in “The History of Tammany,” which chronicles both the life of the man and the influential patriotic Tammany societies he inspired around the new nation.

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Lenni Lenape chief Tammany was dubbed the “Patron Saint of America” by the generation that fought for American independence. This is an idealized composite portrait by Fritz Bade from descriptions of the man, as featured in the 1938 book, “The Tammany Legend” by Joseph White Norwood.

Nichols added, “Soon other troops caught the zeal for Saint Tamanend until at last the whole American army had adopted the chief as its patron saint.”

“Tamanend … played a prominent role in the establishment of peaceful relations among the Native American tribes and the English settlers who established Pennsylvania,” reports DelawareTribe.org, the official website of the Delaware tribe of Indians.

He was feted each May, most notably in the Mid-Atlantic states.

“This is King Tammany’s Day … The People here…

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Norwich diocese announces sale of property to Mohegan Tribe as part of bankruptcy settlement

Staff Reports  |  For The Bulletin

As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, the Diocese of Norwich has sold 113.19 acres of property to the Mohegan Tribe, located at 1593 Route 32, Montville. The property includes the St. Bernard School and was approved by Judge James J. Tancredi of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Hartford.

In addition to the $6,550,000 sale price, the bid terms include an initial 20-year lease of the property to St. Bernard School, which under the terms of the bid will remain open.

“This is a great result for all the parties involved. The Diocese receives the funds to compensate alleged sexual abuse survivors and the St. Bernard School remains open to serve the needs of students and families,” said Louis DeLucia, attorney for the Diocese and a partner at Ice Miller. “This is a big step toward resolving claims against the Diocese as we continue to work diligently to reach consensus on a chapter 11 plan of reorganization.”

The Court granted a waiver of the 14-day stay period under U.S. Bankruptcy Rules and the sale closed on June 21 following entry of the Sale Order.

Background: Norwich’s Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy protection due to sexual abuse lawsuits

“The Committee of Unsecured Creditors recognizes and appreciates that the $6.55 million paid by the Mohegan Tribe is a substantial and appropriate amount,” said Stephen M. Kindseth of Zeisler & Zeisler, P.C., counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors. “We anticipate that the net proceeds of this sale will constitute an important component of the entire settlement fund established through the Norwich Diocese’s bankruptcy case for the benefit of survivors of sexual abuse.”

The full terms and conditions of the Sale Order and Sale Motion are available online at the Diocese’s restructuring website: https://www.norwichdiocese.org/Reorganization. They are also available…

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Nanticoke

Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta Registration now Open

Action on the Nanticoke River at previous Recycled Cardboard Boat Regattas. The family-fun event is sponsored by DNREC, the Town of Blades and others including the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Delaware Nature Society, and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. /DNREC image

 

Competitors of All Ages and Seaworthiness Sought for Aug. 5
Eighth Annual DNREC-Sponsored Family Fun Event in Blades

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the eighth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park in Blades. The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship encourages participants to register early and launch their boat-building efforts for a head start on what’s sure to be a creatively-designed flotilla of recycled cardboard regatta competition.

The Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is a fun family event presented by the Town of Blades in conjunction with the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Reclaim Our River (ROR)-Nanticoke Series Program, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Delaware Nature Society’s Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Gallery 107, and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. The fun family event begins with sign-in and walk-up registration at 11 a.m., followed by judging of boats’ appearances at noon, and races starting at 12:30 p.m.

The Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is open to anyone who’s willing to build a boat from recycled cardboard and paddle it a short distance to the regatta finish line. First-place awards will be given for winners of races in five different categories: individual, youth (age 12 and under), teens (ages 13-18), family/friends, and organizations or businesses. Special awards will be given for “Pride of the Fleet,” “Most Whimsical Boat,” and “Team Spirit.” Also, spectators will be asked to pick a “People’s Choice” award winner, while a special “Titanic Award” will be given for the “Most Dramatic Sinking!”

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IR student-athletes making all-star appearances

A number of Indian River High School student-athletes have been selected to participate in their respective sports’ annual Blue-Gold All-Star Showcase events.

Football

Senior Ashton Stephens was selected to participate in the (DFRC) Blue-Gold game last Friday, June 16, at Delaware Stadium on the campus of the University of Delaware in Newark.

“Ashton was a hard-working player who was great for our program for four years,” said IR head football coach Phil Townsend. “He will be missed by the coaching staff.”

The Blue team — representing schools from the North — earned a 21-12 victory over Stephens and his Gold teammates, representing schools from the South.

Since 1956, the DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game has helped to raise funds for Delaware organizations and programs that benefit Delaware citizens with intellectual disabilities. The mission of DFRC is “to enrich the lives of Delawareans with intellectual disABILITIES.”

Softball

Four members of the state-finalist Indian River High School girls’ softball team helped the Gold contingent defeat the Blue squad, 5-4, on Tuesday, June 13, in the 2023 DIAA All Star Game at the Smyrna-Clayton Little League Field.

Indians’ seniors Kinsley Hall, Jillian Collins, Jaya Shaub and Lily Hoban performed well in their Gold uniforms less than two weeks after losing to Caravel Academy in the DIAA state championship tilt.

Third-baseman Shaub drilled a base hit up the middle in the ninth inning to help set up the winning run. The deciding marker was produced by a bases-loaded walk to Sussex Tech and Delaware Tribe stalwart Laniya Lewis.

Righthander Hall was the game’s only pitcher who didn’t allow a run in her three innings of work. Her batterymate, catcher Hoban, caught all nine innings, throwing out a base runner and contributing a single. Leftfielder Collins also performed admirably.

Shaniya Lewis, Laniya Lewis’ twin sister, who also plays for Sussex Tech and the Delaware Tribe travel…

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Judge formally approves sale of St. Bernard School property to Mohegan Tribe

Jun. 21—MONTVILLE — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the Mohegan Tribe’s $6.55 million purchase of the 113-acre parcel that includes St. Bernard School, a transaction specifying that the tribe will lease a 43-acre portion of the Route 32 property to the school for the next 20 years for $1 a year.

James Tancredi, the judge presiding over the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, signed an order approving the sale Tuesday. The Mohegans had offered the winning bid for the parcel in a June 2 auction at the Hartford law offices of Robinson & Cole, the firm representing the diocese.

The diocese has sought to liquidate its assets, including schools such as St. Bernard, to help fund settlements it must pay to alleged victims of sexual assaults by priests and other diocesan employees. Both the diocese and attorneys representing the victims and other creditors have submitted competing bankruptcy plans.

In a May 22 update to Tancredi, mediator Christopher Droney reported that “it appears the parties have made good and substantial progress in developing a joint plan for reorganization” of the diocese and it appears the joint plan will likely be submitted to the court for review in the near future.

“This is a great result for all the parties involved. The diocese receives the funds to compensate alleged sexual abuse survivors and the St. Bernard School remains open to serve the needs of students and families,” Louis DeLucia, an attorney for the diocese and a partner at Ice Miller, said in a statement issued by the diocese’s public relations firm. “This is a big step toward resolving claims against the diocese as we continue to work diligently to reach consensus on a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.”

The court granted a waiver of the 14-day stay period under U.S. bankruptcy rules…

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