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First Colony Foundation archaeologists zero in on site of Algonquian village

First Colony Foundation archaeologists zero in on site of Algonquian village

Published 8:08 am Thursday, May 4, 2023

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First Colony Foundation volunteers conduct a previous dig at Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island, while FCF officer Alastair Macdonald observes. First Colony Foundation photo

Theodor de Bry’s 1590 print of the first English arrival at Roanoke in 1584, showing the Native American village. Library of Congress

Ground penetrating radar tests at Roanoke Island’s Elizabethan Gardens may soon reveal the location of an Algonquian village, where local natives entertained the first English explorers to America’s shores in 1584, a spokesman for First Colony Foundation says. Results are expected by May.

The expanded survey, which began in April, will again be conducted on behalf of First Colony by Chartrand Geoarchaeological Solutions of Williamsburg, Va., which conducted initial ground tests at the gardens site in January. The goal is to locate evidence for the as-yet-undiscovered Algonquian village of Roanoac. When completed, the electronic survey will create three-dimensional views of the site, buried beneath at least six feet of sand dune.

“Roanoke is such a place of mystery,” says Eric Klingelhofer, one of FCF’s vice presidents for research. “So much has already been lost to the sands of time, which is why finding the site of this Algonquian village will be an important step forward in in understanding America’s beginnings so long ago.”

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Captains Phillip Amadas and Arthur Barlow visited the village during their 1584 reconnaissance mission, aimed at establishing the first English settlement in America. The explorers described the village as consisting of “of nine houses, built of cedar, and fortified round with sharp trees,” as protection against their enemies.

“The Elizabethan Gardens is…

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Lenni Lenape

South Jersey Pops’ May 21 Concert is “Top Secret”

Shhh! The South Jersey Pops, the region’s own non-profit orchestra, concludes its 51st season with a “Top Secret” performance May 21, 2023 at Lenape High School in Medford, N.J.

The 60-piece ensemble will salute spies, secret agents and heroes on a mission in popular culture, ranging from Mission: Impossible and Peter Gunn to James Bond and The A-Team.

“The music of secret agents has become some of the most identifiable and oft-heard melodies in contemporary music, appearing in all aspects of life. Who doesn’t think about the exploits of 007 the moment you hear John Barry’s classic strains?” said Robert Bradshaw of Audubon, the Pops’ conductor and musical director. “This orchestra has accepted the mission to summon those memories, and to add in a few surprises befitting the genre.”

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Master spy James Bond himself will be ever-present during the concert, with the James Bond Theme and music from several movies including Skyfall and The World is Not Enough.

His satirical alter-egos, Inspector Clouseau and Maxwell Smart, will also be highlighted with the classic Pink Panther and Get Smart themes. Along the journey, the audience will also be treated to iconic music accompanying other spies, heroes and their television shows, including Marvin Hamlisch’s upbeat The Glove, from The Sting.

The orchestra’s own Emma Gibbins will be featured vocalist, and Charlie Hannagan from Wilmington, Del., will once again return as guest singer-guitarist.

Ticket Information

“Top Secret” begins at 3 p.m. May 21; doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Children under 2 are free.

Lenape High School is located at 235 Hartford Road,…

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Mohegan

Walner filly stays undefeated in $50,000 Weiss Final

WILKES-BARRE, PA – Kaddari, a Walner filly who started her career with victories in the last two prelims of the Bobby Weiss Series for three-year-old trotting fillies, added the $50,000 Weiss Championship to her rapidly-growing resume on Tuesday afternoon (May 2) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The $375,000 yearling stopped the timer in 1:56 on a cool day with a strong stretch headwind.

 Director of Racing Rick Kane presents the Championship trophy to Team Melander after Kaddari won (Curtis Salonick Photo)

Mattias Melander got away second with Kaddari, then moved nearing the :28 quarter and stepped around A Good Chardonnay, keeping Quite Fast parked in the two-wide lane through fractions of :57 and 1:26.1. Into the wind driver Melander asked his filly for more, and she responded to be 2½ lengths clear of Over Board, who circled five-wide in the stretch and passed many horses. But she didn’t get past Kaddari, who is trained by Mattias’s brother Marcus Melander and is owned by Courant Inc.

KADDARI REPLAY

The $20,000 Weiss Consolation fell to the Muscle Hill filly I’m Amused in a lifetime best of 1:57. Simon Allard popped the pocket with the sophomore down the backstretch and opened a big lead that could not be threatened through the stretch. Deborah Daguet trains the improving winner for D Racing Stable Inc., Kapildeo Singh, and Earl Hill Jr.

I’M AMUSED REPLAY

Marcus Miller led all Pocono drivers Tuesday with three sulky successes.

The Downs will not present a live program this Saturday, Kentucky Derby Day. Racing returns on Sunday at 6 p.m. with the first stakes action of the year at Pocono, four $30,000 divisions of a Pennsylvania All-Stars event for three-year-old pacing fillies, a…

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Nanticoke

Oh May, Oh My, Don’t Miss Out on Making at Tuckerton Seaport

ADORN-ABLE: Ty ‘Dancing Wolf’ Ellis, of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, will lead a jewelry-making workshop and answer questions about indigenous communities.(Supplied Photo)

As warmer weather approaches, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum in Tuckerton is offering a plethora of enriching and educational activities for the whole family. May is filled with a variety of workshops for every kind of crafter and even those simply interested in learning something new about age-old traditions.

For the Birds! Weaving Workshop

Master basket maker Mary May will kick off the month on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a woven birdhouse workshop. Participants will craft their very own, one of a kind birdhouse based on traditional South Jersey berry baskets. Adorning the birdhouse is a unique glass oval, repurposed from wine bottles. Each glass piece has its own shape, so every birdhouse will be distinct from the rest. The “roof” of the birdhouse is crafted from recycled cedar wood. Registration is $42 for members and $46 for nonmembers.

The Art Is in the Bones

Ty “Dancing Wolf” Ellis, from the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, will lead an imitation-bone jewelry workshop on May 6 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., complete with a Q&A portion on modern indigenous communities in Lenapehoking.

Participants will learn methods of crafting jewelry that has been used traditionally for a number of purposes – as chokers, for aesthetics or finding one’s voice, or even as breastplates for battle protection. Participants will use imitation bone to craft a choker, and Ellis will elaborate on its many different uses throughout history.

Some time will be dedicated to learning about the struggles and triumphs of tribes within the Lenapehoking. Participant questions are welcome.

Registration is $48 for members…

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Lenni Lenape

Lenape Regional High School District Sports Roundup – April 22-29

BASEBALL

Washington Township 12, Seneca 5: Kyle Crozier (3-for-4, double, 6 RBIs, 2 runs) belted two home runs as visiting Washington Township (5-3, 3-2) handed Seneca (2-6, 1-2) its fourth straight loss in a nonleague game April 22.

Jake Christopher had two hits, including a double, and scored a run for the Golden Eagles.

Nonleague

April 22, Tabernacle

Washington Township 12, Seneca 5

Township – 431 004 0 – 12 15 1

Seneca – 040 100 0 – 5 9 1

WP: Luke Linden; LP: Kyle Trzaskawka; 2B: WT-Chris Smith, Mike Schuck, Kyle Crozier; S-Redsy Klein 2, Brayden Davis, Jake Christopher; HR: WT-Crozier 2.

Cherokee 4, Cherry Hill East 1: Brandon Patrick had two hits and two RBIs as visiting Cherokee (8-4, 2-2) defeated Cherry Hill East (8-5, 2-1) in an Olympic Conference American Division game April 24.

Brett Chiesa had two hits, including a double, and scored a run as the Chiefs notched their second win in the last three games.

Brett Gable allowed an unearned run on six hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings.

Olympic American Division

April 24, Cherry Hill

Cherokee 4, Cherry Hill East 1

Cherokee – 000 040 0 – 4 6 1

C.H. East – 000 010 0 – 1 6 1

WP: Brett Gable; LP: Ethan Gwara; 2B: C-Evan Brown, Cameron Della Vecchia, Brett Chiesa.

West Deptford 4, Lenape 3: Grant Hunter (2-for-4, 2 RBIs, run) homered for Lenape (6-5, 2-1) in a loss to West Deptford (5-4, 2-3) in a nonleague game April 24.

Corey Baglivo’s three-run double highlighted a four-run sixth inning for the Eagles, who won for the third time in the last four games.

Tommy Kohler struck out five in 5 1/3 for the Indians, who saw their four-game win streak snapped with the loss.

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Mohegan

The Jonas Brothers announce CT tour stop at Mohegan Sun

Photo of Jailene Cuevas

May 2, 2023Updated: May 2, 2023 1:15 p.m.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers visit SiriusXM Studios on April 07, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 07: Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers visit SiriusXM Studios on April 07, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images)

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“This is an S.O.S.” the Jonas Brothers are going on tour and making a stop in Connecticut.

Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas announced the 35-date tour on social media Tuesday. Connecticut fans will be able to see the trio on Aug. 17 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. The tour was announced after the brothers planned to play two shows at Yankee Stadium on August 12 and 13. It will kick off at Yankee Stadium and make stops at major cities like Chicago, Las Vegas Los Angeles and Miami.

During the tour, the brothers will perform songs from five albums in one night: “Jonas Brothers,” “A Little Bit Longer,” “Lines, Vines, and Trying Times,” “Happiness Begins” and “The Album.” In March, the brothers also performed five shows at the Marquis Theatre in New York City, each focusing on a different album. 

The Jonas Brothers made their Connecticut debut opening for the Cheetah Girls at Chevrolet Theatre in Wallingford in 2005. This will be the trio’s 16th Connecticut performance.

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Nanticoke

H.S. Baseball/Softball: Holy Redeemer baseball increases first-place lead

WILKES-BARRE — Holy Redeemer pitcher Dino DiMauro accomplished two things Tuesday afternoon.

First, he helped the Royals tighten their grip on first place in Division 2 of Wyoming Valley Conference baseball. Secondly, he got the fans out of the frigid weather rather quickly.

DiMauro threw a two-hitter as Redeemer shut out Nanticoke Area 3-0 on a 51-degree cloudy day at Gibby Field.

Before a crowd with many in heavy coats and some with blankets, Redeemer improved to 8-1 in the division and 11-3 overall with a victory that took only 95 minutes. Nanticoke Area (5-3, 8-7) dropped from second place to third, switching spots with idle Lake-Lehman (6-3, 7-6). The teams play 12 divisional games.

“From last year going like 5-14 to starting with a nine-game win streak, it feels really good,” DiMauro said. “Everyone’s hopes are high.”

Redeemer last won a divisional title in 2016.

DiMauro gave up a one-out single to right to Derek Shemanski in the third inning, but came back with two of his five strikeouts. Lucas Stachowiak opened the Nanticoke Area fifth with an infield single. The Trojans eventually ended up with a first-and-third situation with two outs, but Redeemer catcher Kayden Stevenson threw out a runner trying to steal to end the threat.

Nanticoke had one base runner the final two innings who was erased in a rundown.

“(DiMauro) mixes it up really well,” Redeemer coach Ryan Knowles said. “He’s our veteran, our leader, our captain. He is very confident out there. He threw a great game today.”

Redeemer took a 2-0 lead in the fourth. Luke Kopec opened the inning by bouncing a double down the left-field line. He moved to third on a flyout to right. KJ Gryboski then walked and took second on…

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When it comes to energy independence on Wisconsin’s tribal reservations, ‘actions are more than words.’ How one tribe is taking action.

The plan is to eventually work with Menominee Nation to build its own tribal reservation-wide solar energy utility service.

KESHENA – Dozens of volunteers learned how to install and operate solar panels on the Menominee Reservation last week as part of the tribe’s efforts to achieve energy independence.

The training took place at the College of Menominee Nation campus in Keshena and the solar panels installed will be used to power one of the college’s buildings.

“It was exciting to see how quickly things are progressing,” said Menominee Chairwoman Gena Kakkak in a statement. “It’s been a short time from when we approved funding to work towards renewable energy and partnered with Indigenized Energy. Today, we see the plan and development moving forward.”

In August, the Menominee Nation started working with Indigenized Energy, which is based on the Standing Rock Reservation in North and South Dakota.

The organization’s founder and executive director, Cody Two Bears, said the initiative was born from the Indigenous-led movement to protest and stop and the Dakota Access Oil Pipeline project on Standing Rock in 2016.

Indigenized is looking to help tribal nations across the U.S. become energy independent and help move societies from dependence on fossil fuels, which harm the environment, Two Bears said.

The training at the college will help empower local community members with the skills to develop and maintain solar energy, rather than having an outside company install the panels and then leave, he added.

Roxanne Johnson, an elder member of the Ho-Chunk Nation who lives on the nearby Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Reservation, said she signed her and her husband up as soon as she heard about the training program.

“It’s an example of what can be done,” she said. “I’m very excited by what the Menominee are…

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Pennsylvania lawmakers called on to recognize Lenape Nation

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