Month: October 2023

Tyrese Gould Jacinto, inspired by her father’s efforts in the late 1970s, has taken on the mission of preserving the cultural heritage of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians in New Jersey. Through the non-profit organization she founded, Native American Advancement Corp, Jacinto aims to ensure that future generations of her tribe can retain their identity and traditions.

Jacinto’s journey began at her dining table, where she started offering job training programs in building sciences and energy conservation. As the organization grew, they moved into a rented space in downtown Bridgeton, but it soon became clear that a larger space was needed to fully realize their vision.

In a stroke of luck, Jacinto, who works as a carpenter and realtor, stumbled upon a listing for 63 acres of land in Quinton Township, Salem County. The property, formerly a church, held great significance for the Gould family as it was where their ancestors were born and raised. Recognizing the potential of the land, Jacinto negotiated the price down to $820,000 plus closing costs and secured financial support from organizations such as the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and the state’s Green Acres program.

The acquired land, known as the Cohanzick Nature Reserve, will serve as a conservation, cultural, and educational center. Plans are underway to develop programming that focuses on conservation, land stewardship, and Lenape culture. Visitors to the reserve will have the opportunity to learn about and engage with the rich heritage of the Lenape Indians.

By reclaiming this ancestral land, Jacinto and her organization are ensuring the preservation of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians’ history and traditions for generations to come.

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1. What is the Native American Advancement Corp?

The Native American Advancement Corp is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing job training and promoting home ownership for Native Americans, with a particular focus…

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SEAFORD — TidalHealth Nanticoke has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care and is valid for the next 36 months.

The Seaford hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review July 12-14. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with hospital standards spanning several areas including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the individual.

The team at TidalHealth Nanticoke joins their counterparts at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland who earned the same Gold Seal Accreditation from The Joint Commission in 2022.

“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, The Joint Commission.

“Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend TidalHealth Nanticoke for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”

The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help healthcare organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The surveyors also conduct onsite observations and interviews.

“TidalHealth Nanticoke is pleased to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission, the premier healthcare quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation,” added Penny Short, MSM, BSN, RN, TidalHealth Nanticoke President. “Team members from across the…

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HANOVER TWP. — When guys wearing numbers 50 and 53 line up in the backfield in front of one of the best running backs in the area, it’s pretty easy to figure out what’s about to happen.

Despite that, Hanover Area couldn’t stop the inevitable.

With Steve Armstong and Ryan Wiaterowski — aka numbers 50 and 53 — leading the way, senior running back Zack Fox ran into the Nanticoke Area record book in a 54-0 victory in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 game.

Fox became Nanticoke Area’s all-time leading rusher and surpassed Jason Mitkowski, who set the record in 2002. He needed 156 yards and finished with 172 on 10 carries. The record was broken on a 56-yard touchdown dash up the middle that helped build the Trojans’ lead to 45-0 with 4:39 left until halftime.

“I never imagined it, but it feels great,” said Fox, who broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore due to an injury to the starting running back.

Fox also scored two first-quarter touchdowns and three rushing two-point conversions in the first quarter as Nanticoke Area led 24-0 entering the second quarter. Armstrong and Wiaterowski were often leading his runs, sending nearly 500 pounds of fullbacks at the defense.

“That’s one of the best things that we did,” Fox said of the backfield alignment. “We needed extra protection and we can still run stuff with them, too.”

Wiaterowski, who is listed at 275 pounds, rushed for his sixth touchdown of the year in the first quarter.

Nanticoke Area finished the regular season at 6-4 and will play at Crestwood in the District 2 Class 4A quarterfinals next weekend. Hanover Area (3-7) held the fourth and final playoff spot in Class 3A as of late…

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