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What to watch on TV today? Saturday, October 2, 2021

15.00 / Movistar Drama

‘The last Mohican’

The last of the mohicans. United States, 1992 (108 minutes). Director: Michael Mann. Performers: Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe.

Fenimore’s classic – with the Mohicans’ struggle to conquer the wild American lands – has been brought to the screen by the most diverse directors. On this occasion, and with a large budget, this interesting version is presented, directed by Michael Mann and starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Some concessions to the gallery, but really entertaining.

15.25 / Paramount Channel

‘Waterworld’

United States, 1995 (130 minutes). Director: Kevin Reynolds. Performers: Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Jeanne Tripplehorn.

In a post-atomic future, this film is developed, which was sold commercially as the most expensive in history. Kevin Costner will have to do with Dennis Hopper in this futuristic installment, which on many occasions recalls the series Mad Max. Cinephile winks and spectacular scenes for a film as wet (because of the water) as it is conventional in its result.

15.35 / The Sixth

‘Ocean’s eleven’

United States, 2001 (114 minutes). Director: Steven Soderbergh. Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Cassey Affleck.

New version of The gang of eleven, a film directed in 1960 by Lewis Milestone and played by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The result, as could be guessed by looking at the trajectory of its director, is shown as a remarkable and shocking movie of millionaire robberies that knew how to take advantage of the quality of a cast full of stars. A highly entertaining choral film, full of action, suspense and luxurious settings.

16.29 / AXN

‘Mission Impossible. Phantom Protocol ‘

Mission: Impossible. Ghost Protocol. United States, 2011…

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Sports betting goes live in another Mass. border state

BOSTON — In-person sports betting begins Thursday in Connecticut, giving New Englanders another option for placing legal wagers on Tom Brady’s long-anticipated return to Foxborough this Sunday.

As the Massachusetts Senate mulls over the legalization of sports betting again this session, the activity has now been approved in every state bordering Massachusetts besides Vermont. The House approved a sports betting bill this summer but the Senate, where the bill has not drawn outright opposition, has consistently shown less interest in the idea and has the House bill under the review of its Ways and Means Committee.

Connecticut’s rollout begins Thursday with in-person betting at temporary sportsbooks at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, both in the eastern part of the state and relatively accessible from Massachusetts by I-395 and I-95. Mohegan Sun said adults 21+ can begin placing bets after a 9:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mobile and online wagering for the Nutmeg State remains a week away, according to The Day newspaper.

The launch of retail betting comes early in the NFL season and coincides with Brady’s first-ever game against the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick. Patriots loyalists, TB12 fans and everyone in between can also travel over state lines to Rhode Island or New Hampshire to plunk down some cash on Sunday night’s game. Rhode Island’s sports betting website featured a series of Brady/Rob Gronkowski prop bets Thursday morning and listed Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers as 7-point favorites.

When the House nearly unanimously approved its sports betting bill (H 3993) in July, Rep. Jerald Parisella pointed out the neighboring states that offer and profit from the activity while illicit gambling still attracts bettors here.

“We’re surrounded,” Parisella, who chairs the Committee on Economic Development, said.

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Nanticoke River Jamboree returns, with historical upgrades

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VIENNA, Md. – Community members and artisans gathered at the Handsell house for the annual Nanticoke River Jamboree on Saturday. The event is dedicated to restoring the “Handsell” House and shedding some light on the deep history that intertwines Native Americans, African Americans, and Europeans. “There’s all different facets of lifestyles that went together and merged to create the American experience that we know today,” says Midge Ingersoll, a trustee with Nanticoke Preservation Alliance.

The old ivy-covered brick building located in the middle of what is known as “the Indian town,” isn’t just a historical landmark, it’s also host to the annual Nanticoke river jamboree; showcasing multiple cultures. “We made an important contribution to who and what you are now, to this country being being here,” says an actor with the jamboree.

Edward Hector was an African American soldier who fought in the revolutionary war. The actor who plays Edward, also known as ‘Ned,’ says he wants to bring lesser known history to light. He says, George Washington was a general of some of the most integrated armies, and America would not see one again until 1940.”That means it would take over 150 years before black and whites could be in the same unit fighting the same enemy,” says Hector.

Hector represents how American history, and African history is one in the same, and organizers say that stands for all cultures that have intertwined on this land. “We want to encourage this to be a home for all people to learn about the black story to learn about the Native American story and tell them about the settlers,” says Ingersoll.

Since taking a year off during COVID, the Nanticoke…

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Boys soccer: Results, links and featured coverage for Friday, Oct. 8

Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1, No. 14 Delran 0

Friday, Oct. 8

Bergen County Cup, Play-In Round

St. Joseph (Mont.) 6, Teaneck 2 – Box Score

In-Season Tournaments

Gloucester Christian 2, Solid Rock Christian 1 – Box Score

Westampton Tech 3, East Brunswick Tech 2 – Box Score

Regular Season

BCSL

Florence 7, Riverside 1 – Box Score

Burlington City 1, STEMCivics 0 – Box Score

Cinnaminson 3, Bordentown 0 – Box Score

Burlington City 3, New Egypt 2 – Box Score

Willingboro 4, Doane Academy 3 – Box Score

Moorestown 1, Burlington Township 0 – Box Score

Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1, Delran 0 – Box Score

CAPE-ATLANTIC

Bridgeton 3, Vineland 1 – Box Score

Atlantic Tech 4, Atlantic City 1 – Box Score

Egg Harbor 2, Millville 1 – Box Score

COLONIAL

Haddonfield 4, Audubon 1 – Box Score

Collingswood 2, Woodbury 0 – Box Score

Gateway 1, Woodstown 0 – Box Score

GMC

Metuchen 3, Highland Park 0 – Box Score

Spotswood 4, St. Thomas Aquinas 1 – Box Score

Calvary Christian (Old Bridge) 6, South Amboy 1 – Box Score

Woodbridge Academy 3, Perth Amboy Tech 0 – Box Score

NJAC

Wallkill Valley 2, Jefferson 1 – Box Score

Lenape Valley 4, Kittatinny 1 – Box Score

Newton 4, Vernon 0 – Box Score

OLYMPIC

Camden Catholic 2, Seneca 1 – Box Score

Eastern 1, Cherry Hill East 0 – Box Score

Cherry Hill West 3, Paul VI 2 – Box Score

Shawnee 1, Lenape 0 – Box Score

Bishop Eustace 4, Winslow 0 – Box Score

SEC

West Side 4, Science Park 3 – Box Score

TRI-COUNTY

Gateway 1, Woodstown 0…

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The Record Delta | Senator Hamilton presents check to Commission for Warren District Community Building

BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Senator Bill Hamilton, a Buckhannon native and Buckhannon-Upshur High School graduate, presented the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) Grant Award of $5,000 to the Upshur County Commission Thursday morning, for the Warren District Community Building.

“It’s a privilege to be here with you all today,” Senator Hamilton began. He noted that it has been a rough year on everyone, but especially community centers. When Senator Hamilton spoke with individuals from the Warren District Community Building, he was reportedly informed they recently had to replace part of their HVAC and septic systems.

According to Senator Hamilton, this check was presented on behalf of Governor Jim Justice, Senate President Craig Blaire, Finance Chair/Senator Eric Tarr, Senator Robert Karnes and himself.

He noted that he will be bringing another check soon to help support the Upshur County Youth Camp. “Of course, that’s pretty close to my heart because I am an old 4-Her from Upshur County—Delaware Tribe, I might add,” he laughed.

Cary Smith and Norman Rohr, board members of the Warren District Community Building, were present to receive the check on behalf of the community building Thursday morning.

Commission President Kristie Tenney expressed gratitude and appreciation for the check presented. “We truly appreciate it,” she commented to Senator Bill Hamilton.

County Commissioners also discussed a plan of action for the Hampton Community Building. County Administrator Carrie Wallace explained to Commissioners that in May of 2001, this property was deeded to the Hampton Community Church trustees for use as a community building. Wallace referenced Senator Hamilton’s statements regarding the financial load some of these community buildings are carrying, and said the Hampton Community Building is no exception. Earlier this year, one of the United Methodist trustees corresponded with County Commissioners, letting them know they would like to turn the property back over to the Commission.

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Respect for Mohicans on the agenda for David McKay Wilson’s Indigenous People’s Day talks

Join USA TODAY NETWORK columnist David McKay Wilson to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day this weekend in the Hudson Valley.

On both Sunday and Monday, Wilson will explore the issue of respect as he shares the story of the Stockbridge-Munsie Community Band of Mohicans – also known as the Mohican Nation – whose people called the Hudson Valley their homelands for thousands of years before the Europeans showed up in 1604.

He’ll talk about the tribe’s Trail of Tears from the Hudson Valley on seven stops until they reached their forever home in 1936, with a fun casino and annual pow-wow to boot. He’ll also explore the Indian mascot issue in the Mahopac and Wappinger Falls school districts, where school boards still resist open public forums.

Wilson will speak Sunday at 11 a.m. in the historic shed at the Tompkins Corners Cultural Arts Center, 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley.

On Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, he’ll speak at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, on the Old Post Road and East Elm Avenue in Staatsburgh.

Respect: Mohican Nation president says Hudson Valley districts disrespects the tribe

Forum: Wilson leads online conversation on Indian mascot in Mahopac

Hoping: Wilson forum sparks hope for Hudson Valley connection to Mohican educators

Follow Tax Watch columnist David McKay Wilson on Facebook or Twitter @davidmckaywils1. He has written about Hudson Valley public affairs since 1986. Check out his latest columns at lohud.com 

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Lamont marks start of CT sports betting with his first ever wagers

UNCASVILLE — Gov. Ned Lamont ushered in the next step in legalized gambling in Connecticut Thursday, making the state’s first legal sports wager with a $50 bet for the Connecticut Sun basketball team to beat the Chicago Sky.

After casting his bet at Mohegan Sun, the governor placed two $20 wagers at Foxwoods, picking the Yankees to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to top the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Both tribal casinos opened temporary sportsbooks on Thursday for in-person gambling, weeks after the state Department of Consumer Protection approved licenses for sports betting.

Lamont, who grew up a Yankees fan, said it was his first time ever betting on sports and that he was a “safe man.” With the exception of the Yankees, all of the teams the governor bet on were favored to win, though Lamont said he also bet on each of his teams to cover the spread.

“I bet my heart, I don’t know what the odds are,” Lamont said at Foxwoods.

If the Sun win, Lamont will receive $46.50 plus the $50 for a total of $96.50, a Mohegan official said. Foxwoods did not say what the governor’s payout would be for his bets.

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Nanticoke man charged with drunken driving, resisting arrest

WILKES-BARRE — City police arrested a Nanticoke man on evidence of drunken driving nearly colliding into a cruiser on Public Square.

Timmy Franklin Williams, 34, of West Noble Street, suffered a minor head injury during a struggle with officers inside police headquarters where he was taken after his arrest, according to court records.

Police in court records say Williams with a cut that bled above his eye thrashed his head causing blood to spatter in a holding cell.

Williams was arraigned by District Judge Daniel O’Donnell in Butler Township on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault by prisoner, driving under the influence, failure to stop at red traffic signal, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $25,000 bail.

According to the criminal complaint:

An officer patrolling Public Square spotted a Hyundai driving erratically between West Market and South Main streets just before 11:30 p.m. Friday.

Police said the driver of the Hyundai, identified as Williams, pulled from the right lane into parking spaces facing the wrong way, then pulled back into traffic.

Williams stopped for a green traffic signal at South Main Street as the officer blew the horn on the cruiser. After the light turned red, Williams proceeded through the red light when the officer activated the cruiser’s lights initiating a traffic stop.

Police in the complaint say Williams stopped, then reversed nearly striking the front of the cruiser.

As the officer approached the Hyundai, Williams asked why he was stopped and claimed he did not see the cruiser behind him despite the emergency light bar being activated.

The officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Williams.

Williams allegedly refused to submit to a breath test and a…

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Historic Preservation | Weitzman School

I worked with PennPraxis Director Ellen Neises and two UPenn Landscape Architecture students on two projects for the Ramapough Lenape Nation Turtle Clan in northern New Jersey. We spent part of the summer developing a draft design for an interpretive trail based on traditional Lenape trail wayfinding and ceremonial design. The bulk of our summer was spent surveying an area near Newton, NJ of many stone formations with possible Lenape ceremonial and historic significance. The internship culminated in a three-day overnight trip to New Jersey with the team. Using annotated DSLR photography, drone photography, elevation drawings, GIS, and text description we sampled three clusters of stone formations and created a preliminary report on their significance for the Ramapough Lenape to use for advocacy and further research.

I drew heavily on recording techniques I learned in HSPV 601, especially the photography lessons and final deliverable design. I even contacted my professors in that class for additional resources and guidance. Research techniques learned in HSPV 600 also guided some of my recommendations for the project, as well as photo management skills from Digital Media.

I learned about client relationships and project management and design, especially as applies to clients who we are learning from and building trust with as much as they are learning from our work. Working across disciplines with Landscape Architecture students was a fantastic learning experience and so gratifying to integrate our diverse skill sets. I became much more comfortable with my DSLR camera and post-production techniques. I improved my skills in Adobe Illustrator with help from my colleagues and got a taste of how to use GIS.

It was transformative to my professional practice to consult closely with Indigenous leaders. The project also gave me the opportunity to connect with various academics at UPenn and regionally who are…

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day in, Columbus Day out in Philadelphia

The upcoming long holiday weekend marks a first for the city.

What’s happening: Philadelphia will officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, rather than Columbus Day, on Monday.

The big picture: Philly is joining a growing number of cities — and states — that have ditched Columbus Day for some form of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

  • Native American groups have long pushed for the change due to concerns the Italian explorer helped bring about the genocide of Indigenous people in the Americas.
  • The transition has been met by backlash from some Italian Americans who celebrate Christopher Columbus as the nation’s first Italian immigrant.

Of note: The U.S. government and Pennsylvania still recognize Columbus Day.

What they’re saying: Mayor Jim Kenney said in an emailed statement that the official designation was an “opportunity to recognize and teach about the atrocities that have occurred to Indigenous people through colonialism.”

  • Ben Miller, a member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma and part of Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly Inc., told Mike it makes a big difference to have official political understanding and recognition from the city.
  • “The day that we’re putting in place is to recognize those who have been forgotten about,” said Miller.

Catch up fast: Kenney penned an executive order this year to change the holiday observed on the second Monday of October to Indigenous Peoples’ Day and to officially recognize Juneteenth. The actions were part of his administration’s response to the 2020 protests against police brutality following the killing of George Floyd.

  • The mayor’s order triggered a federal lawsuit seeking to reverse it and maintain Columbus Day as an officially recognized holiday.
  • The city’s request to dismiss the federal lawsuit is pending.

The other side: Jody Della Barba, a member of the Italian American group 1492 Society and an organizer for this weekend’s Columbus Day parade, called it “ethnic discrimination”…

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