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Opinion: Repatriation woven into the trail of a Mohican basket

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M. Eleanor McGrath  •  Standard-Freeholder community editorial board

Published Apr 07, 2023  •  6 minute read

Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe's tribal historic preservation manager Bonnie Hartley reads text that was provided with a traditional Mohican basket returned to the community in April 2023, in Stockbridge-Munsee Band Mohican Nation. M. Eleanor McGrath/Special to the Cornwall Standard-Freeholder/Postmedia Network Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe’s tribal historic preservation manager Bonnie Hartley reads text that was provided with a traditional Mohican basket returned to the community in April 2023, in Stockbridge-Munsee Band Mohican Nation. M. Eleanor McGrath/Special to the Cornwall Standard-Freeholder/Postmedia Network Photo by M. Eleanor McGrath /M. Eleanor McGrath/Special to the Standard-Freeholder

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A significant retraction and repatriation happened in the Vatican this 2023 Easter season.

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Starting with the historical agreement by the Vatican to return, to its rightful owners Greece, three 2,500-year-old Parthenon marble sculpture fragments. And then, what might be interpreted as Pope Francis’ acknowledgement and extension of his first visit to Canada and specific intention to offer an apology to First Nations, Inuit and Metis in 2022, was the Vatican’s formal repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery on March 30.

The statement released on March 30th by the Vatican states in point No. 5, “It is in the context of listening to indigenous peoples that the Church has heard the importance of addressing the concept referred to as the ‘doctrine of discovery.’”

Further on, in point No. 6: “The ‘doctrine of discovery’ is not part of the teaching of the Catholic church. Furthermore, Pope Francis has urged, ‘Never again can…

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Nanticoke

Local roundup: Nanticoke Area baseball wins pitching duel against Hanover Area

Justin Spencer twirled a gem and the Nanticoke Area bats came alive late to break open a scoreless game en route to a 3-1 win over Hanover Area at PNC Field on Saturday.

Spencer earned the win with a complete game two-hitter. He allowed just one unearned run, walked one and struck out 12 batters.

After Hanover Area’s Collin Klein was able to match Spencer through five scoreless innings, the Trojans broke the game open with a three-run rally in the bottom of the sixth.

Jay Shemanski and Trentyn Harter each drove in a run from the heart of the Nanticoke order.

Nick Shiel drove in Hanover’s lone run in the top of the seventh inning, knocking home teammate Jake Vigorito.

Tunkhannock 8, Mountain View 6

A five-run fourth inning powered Tunkhannock to a non-conference victory.

Trailing by a run heading into the home half of the fourth, the Tigers pushed five runs across to take the lead and held on over the last three innings to pick up the win.

The Tigers’ offense was led by Charlie Welles, who drove in four of Tunkhannock’s eight runs. Collin Gregory had two hits and a pair of RBI.

Mountain View’s Bronson Kilmer and Carter Bain drove in five combined runs for the Eagles.

MMI Prep 18, CMVT 3

The Preppers scored nine runs in each of the first two frames for a three-inning non-conference victory.

MMI’s top-of-the-order punch of Andrew Burns and Heath Williams drove in six runs total and scored four themselves. Williams and Burns also combined to throw three innings with no earned runs.

Josh Witner drove in four runs, and he along with Michael Kranyak and Ty McDermott each had multi-hit days for MMI.

Valley View 16, Wyoming Area 6

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Where is The Last Of The Mohicans (1992) Filmed?

Portraying the tragic tale which took place at a time of war between the British and the French, the epic historical drama, The Last Of The Mohicans, became one of the best movies of its time. 

Created by Michael Mann, the movie is a dramatic representation of a novel that goes by the same name, which is authored by James Fenimore Cooper. Inspiration for the historical drama was also taken from the 1936 American film which was directed by George B. Sitz. After years of intense filming, the movie was finally released in the United States on September 25th, 1992. 

For all of the costumes, the producers made sure that everything they used was accurate to avoid criticism. Elsa Zamparelli was the main costume designer behind The Last Of The Mohicans. The Box office collection of this Michael Mann movie ended up being more than 143 million dollars worldwide.

The Last Of The Mohicans: Filming Locations

Most of the film’s amazing cinematography was designed by Dante Spinotti, an award-winning cinematographer who has also worked on movies such as Hercules, Deception, Ant-Man and The Wasp, and Freak Show. Many of the scenes are supposed to take place in colonial New York, but for proper historical recreation, the filming had to be done in North Carolina.

The Last Of The Mohicans (1992) Filming LocationsThe DuPont State Forest (Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures)

Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

The pathway on which British…

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Lenni Lenape

Sacred Split Rock Mountain bought from sewer authority, donated to Ramapough Indians

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Ceremony at Sweetwater Cultural Center in Stony Point, NY, honors donation of sacred site

Rematriation ceremony for the Ramapo Indians split rock property.

Video courtesy of Land Conservancy of New Jersey

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey has purchased the Ramapough Indians’ sacred Split Rock Mountain (or Tahetaweew) straddling Hillburn and Ramapo, New York, on the Mahwah border and donated it to the Ramapo Munsee Land Alliance.

The conservancy raised $500,000 in donations, $290,000 to buy the 54-acre property from the Rockland County Sewer Authority in February and the rest to clean it, pay for surveys, environmental assessments and title insurance. The land was transferred to the alliance in a ceremony at the Sweetwater Cultural Center in Stony Point, New York, last month.

The purchase does not resolve access to the site, reached via a 1/2-mile footpath across private property off Split Rock Road in Mahwah. But Chief Dwaine Perry said officially taking charge of the site will allow his tribe to begin the process of “reactivating the mountain’s energy” during ceremonies there in May.

“This site is much like Mount Sinai, where our holy people went to deliberate peace and understanding among other peoples, for which we were called the Grandfather Tribe,” said Perry. “A decision of great…

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Mohegan

Concert previews of Abraham Alexander, Shinedown, Tiffany and more [Seven in Seven]

Welcome to Seven in Seven, where we look at shows coming to the region over the next week. As always, whether your musical tastes are rock and roll, jazz, heavy metal, R&B, singer-songwriter or indie, there will always be something to check out.

Here are seven of the best on the docket for the week of April 7:

Abraham Alexander — Friday at World Café Live

Singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander comes to town Friday in support of Wilder Woods, another stop on his journey from modest musical beginnings performing at open mics in Fort Worth, Texas, to recent stints on the road opening for Leon Bridges, Black Pumas and Mavis Staples. Born in Greece to parents of Nigerian descent, Alexander moved to Texas with his family at age 11 to escape the racial tensions they faced in Athens. And while the lyrics on his debut LP, “SEA/SONS,” arriving April 14, speak to pain and trauma and life-changing loss, he instills his music with a joyful passion and irrepressible spirit, ultimately giving way to songs that radiate undeniable hope.

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour — Saturday at Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center

As one of the world’s longest-running and most iconic events, the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 65th year with a must-hear once-in-a-lifetime ensemble that organizers have put out on the road for those who can’t make it to the Bay Area. The MJF on Tour this time around features Tony- and Grammy Award-winning NEA Jazz Master vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater alongside Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and critically acclaimed rising star saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin. The band will be directed by visionary pianist Christian Sands and anchored by his longtime rhythm section, bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Clarence Penn.

Kind Hearted Strangers — Saturday at 118 North, Wayne

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Funeral notices

BUCHKOWSKI, Bernice Norczyk — Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Monday, St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, 520 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Those attending the funeral Mass are asked to go directly to the church Monday morning.

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Inventory Remains Scarce in Scarsdale

Inventory Remains Scarce in Scarsdale

Category: Real Estate Published: Thursday, 06 April 2023 11:59 Jordi Wiener

The real estate market continues to suffer from a lack of inventory of homes to sell. For Scarsdale, according to a quarterly report from Julia B. Fee, during the first quarter of 2023 only 38 homes are on the market in Scarsdale, a decrease of 28% from last year at this time. And during the first quarter a total of 32 homes sold, vs. 34 in the first quarter of 2022. Year over year, the median sale price rose 8% from $1,829mm to $1,997mm.

In Edgemont, there are now 17 homes on the market a drop of 19% from last year. During the first quarter of the year 12 homes sold, vs. 16 in 2022, a drop of 25%. However, year over year, the median price rose 13% from $1,195,000 to $1,354,000.

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Situated on a 1.14 acre dead end street lot in Scarsdale NY, this 6,000 sqft estate-like home offers an array of modern amenities while still retaining it’s charm and character for today’s demanding luxury buyer. The main entrance greets your visitors with a two-story entry foyer with its staircase, architectural details, and lighting. The first floor layout boasts living spaces for your family and guests to enjoy all year round. The kitchen with a center island allows for great gatherings for those special occasions while the backyard showcases a yard and a pool surrounded by plantings and evening lighting. The master bedroom offers a master suite with a dressing room w/ built-ins, and his and her master bathrooms. There are 3 additional sun-drenched bedrooms upstairs that offer closet space. The finished basement features a rec area, exercise area, changing…

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Disney Princesses Flock to Doylestown Restaurant for Upcoming Meet-and-Greet

By John Fey

Published: 12:26 pm EDT March 22, 2023Published: March 22, 2023Updated: 1:25 pm EDT March 22, 2023

Bucks County restaurant

Image via Eventbrite.

The event will give young local resident she chance to spend time with their favorite Disney characters.

For parents who want to introduce their young children to Disney’s most beloved characters, a Bucks County restaurant has you covered.

Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar, located at 19 North Main Street in Doylestown, will be hosting a Princess Meet and Greet Pancake Breakfast on March 25 from 8 – 11 AM.

The event will give young Bucks County residents to meet some of their favorite Disney characters. Proceeds from the event will go on to benefit the choir program at the local Lenape Middle School.

“Princesses, princes, and additional favorite characters will be there to serenade your table, take photos, and sign autographs. Guaranteed appearances by Elsa, Anna, Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Rapunzel, Ariel, Jasmine and more,” event organizers said online.

Known for their food and drinks, the bistro and bar has become a popular spot for locals and residents to enjoy fun atmosphere.

Read more about the upcoming event at Lenape Middle School.

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Mohegan

Pantaleano triples in Game of Claims Series

WILKES-BARRE, PA – On a warm April afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, harness racing driver Jim Pantaleano won three of Tuesday’s (April 4) five $20,000 divisions of the first preliminary leg of the Game Of Claims Trotting Series for $25,000 base-tag horses, including two horses trained by Scott Betts.

Manofmanymuscles and driver Jim Pantaleano (Curtis Salonick Photo)

Pantaleano/Betts produced the fastest GOC winner in the Muscle Massive gelding Manofmanymuscles, who led the entire last half in lowering his mark by two seconds to 1:54.2 for owner Timothy Betts.

MANOFMANYMUSCLES REPLAY

The trainer/driver team also posted a victory with Worthy Of Honor (Cantab Hall), who covered the mile in 1:56.3.

Pantaleano’s other winner was Nice Stuff (Yankee Glide), now two for three in 2023 after a 1:56.3 success for trainer Laura Angle. The other two GOC winners in the initial prelim were It’s A Horse (1:54.3 for a new mark while handled by Matt Kakaley, who led the drivers overall with four victories) and Elegant Dulupin FR (1:56.2, Mark MacDonald).

None of the five winners was claimed out of the first leg; in fact, there were only two horses who changed hands in the five races, although that total will likely grow in subsequent rounds now that owners and trainers have seen a Pocono race from the horses, many of whom shipped in from points throughout the eastern half of North America.

The Bobby Weiss Series for developing three-year-olds, named after the legendary longtime Pocono trackman, get underway with a bang on Pocono’s next card of action, Saturday at 1 p.m. The three-year-old pacing colts, who will have their preliminaries and Championship on Saturdays, go in five $20,000 divisions of their first prelim; also Saturday this week will be…

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Local Author Anita Wills to Host Book Reading & Signing of Minqua Unami Okehocking & the Down River Nations

Author Anita L. Wills

Author Anita L. Wills

Author Anita wills returns to Hometown for Book Reading and signing of latest book Minqua Unami Okehocking & the Down River Nations

Minqua Unami Ockehocking & The Down River Nations tells of the Indigenous People who occupied the North and Southeastern regions of what is now America.”

— Anita L. Wills

WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA , UNITED STATES, April 7, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Minqua Unami Okehocking & the Down River Nations is a Non Fiction Historical book, detailing the lives of Natives residing throughout the Eastern WoodlaCnds. Ms. Wills researched and documented her family history which spans thousands of years in America back to Spain in Europe Mali in Africa Canada and South America. In the pages of Minqua Unami Okehocking is a continuation of the history and historical figures entangled in her lines. Her lines are Native European and African. Ms. Wills Ancestors were the indigenous occupants of the region for at least 10,000 years before Colonization. In over 30 years she traced her Native African and European Ancestors back thousands of years to Africa Spain and throughout Europe. She utilized a combination of DNA and Research using the Oral History passed to her by her mother.

The book reading and signing will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Chester County Historical Society at the West Chester Friends Meeting House. Ms. Wills will be reading excerpts from her book and the presentation will include a Power Point Presentation. She will be available to answer questions and sign copies of the book after the presentation. Ms. Wills will also sign previously purchased books which are available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

Ms. Wills was born and raised in…

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