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Pennsylvania lawmakers called on to recognize Lenape Nation

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Reconnecting with the culture of the Hudson Valley’s native inhabitants 

The front entrance to Wild Hudson Valley’s Eco Camp and Forest Farm in Cairo, NY. (Photos courtesy of Wild Hudson Valley)

At their 95-acre forest farm and camp near the Greene County town of Cairo, Justin Wexler and Anna Plattner are re-creating the landscape as it was known to the native inhabitants of the region. Each weekend throughout the summer, they invite visitors to the property, Wild Hudson Valley, to learn about edible plants, medicine, folklore, history, and both ancient and modern forest farming practices.

Guided nature walks and workshops are geared toward all ages. Programs for families help kids and adults connect with nature. For an even more immersive experience, visitors can stay overnight at one of four eco-campsites. 

Unlike most nature education programs, Anna and Justin emphasize the role of native peoples in relating to the land. Justin’s fascination with the natural world began when he was a child growing up in the Hudson Valley.

Anna (and Corinna) with July’s Wild Harvest Box.

“I realized by time I was eight or nine that the people who would know the land best were the people who lived here for generations but were driven out of their homeland,” he said. By his teens, he was trying to visualize the life of the Lenape, who inhabited the area before they were displaced by European settlers. 

As he researched the history of the Hudson Valley and its occupants, Justin made connections with descendants of the Lenape, now dispersed to communities in Ontario, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. After befriending residents of those communities, he hosted Lenape people who came to visit their homeland. He continues to make links with organizations that would help represent their culture and history.

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Girls lacrosse: Hackettstown edges High Point in H/W/S Tourney opener; Lenape Valley advances

Hackettstown 15, High Point 11

Vail Carruthers netted six goals and added on an assist to lead 10th-seeded Hackettstown in a 15-11 win over 13-seed High Point in the first round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, in Hackettstown.

Hackettstown (5-4) will face seventh-seed Delaware Valley in the second round on Teuesday.

Kim Curcio added on four goals to the win while Matalina Kratzel scored twice.

Jenna Brinck led High Point (2-9) with four goals while Madison Tallamy and Madison Rokosny each scored three goals.

Lenape Valley 18, Warren Hills 8

Regina Williams scored eight goals to lead ninth-seeded Lenape Valley in an 18-8 win over 14-seed Warren Hills in the first round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, in Stanhope.

Lenape Valley (7-3) will face eighth-seeded Phillipsburg in the second round on Tuesday

Katie Giusti added on six goals to the win.

Rylie Wyckoff and Katie Conklin each scored twice for Warren Hills (2-5).

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Rev. John Worthington Tomlinson Jr., 88, of S. Whitehall (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home) – Saucon Source

Reverend John Worthington Tomlinson Jr., 88, of South Whitehall Township, died Monday, April 24, 2023 at Luther Crest, Allentown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

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Rev. John Worthington Tomlinson Jr. (1934 – 2023)

Reverend John Worthington Tomlinson Jr., 88, of South Whitehall Township, died Monday, April 24, 2023 at Luther Crest, Allentown.Tomlinson obituary He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Wert) Tomlinson. John was born in Doylestown on Sept. 20, 1934 to the late John W. and Madaline R. (Conner) Tomlinson. He served our country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during peacetime. Pastor Tomlinson was Pastor of the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Center Valley, from 1982 to 1999; Pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Wilkes-Barre from 1976 to 1982; Pastor of the New Ringgold Parish from 1971 to 1976; and Seminarian Assistant at St. John’s Windish Lutheran Church in Bethlehem from 1969 to 1971. He was previously employed by Swartley Bros. of Lansdale as an assistant to the electrical engineer from 1960 to 1967. John was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Allentown. He attended Ursinus College from 1952 to 1954; graduated from Temple University in 1969 with a B.A. degree; was a graduate of Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, from which he received a Minister of Divinity Degree in 1971; was past Secretary of the Lehigh Mission District; and served on the Board of Lutheran Congregational Services, formerly Lutheran Services of the Lehigh Valley.

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He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years; daughters: Bonnie L. (Dennis) Corona of Bethlehem, Virginia L. (Gerald) Faust of New Ringgold; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother: Donald A. Tomlinson.

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Local Event: Foodways of the Lenapehocking

A Testimony from Haverford Friends Meeting

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A spiritually lead presentation by our own William Woys Weaver

The Foodways of the Lenapehocking

This Saturday, April 29th , 1PM

(With child centered activities in the forum room)

The Foodways of Lenapehocking: Garden Plants and Food Customs

This Power Point presentation by well-known author Dr. William Woys Weaver will explore the story of The Roughwood Seed Collection and how it acquired what is now considered the largest collection of Eastern Woodland seeds in private hands. Several members of Haverford Meeting, such as the late Indian activist Theodore Hetzel, who was a long-time member, helped to build this priceless cultural archive. A sub-theme of the lecture will be the relationship between Quakers and saving seeds from indigenous people.

Refreshments will be served following the lecture and will include Lenape Psindamocan Bread (parched sweet corn bread) containing dried cranberries in reference to an ancient Lenape creation story. In honor of the mutual respect between William Penn and the Lenape peoples, the Psindamocan Bread will be served on a great pewter charger given by William Penn as a wedding gift to Dr. Weaver’s ancestor Benjamin Hickman (1677-1742) and Ann Buffington who were married at Concord Friends Meeting on April 9, 1701. Ann Buffington was the daughter of Richard Buffington (1655-1747), Proprietor of New Jersey and friend of William Penn.

“Our message today is twofold:

First, Quakers against all odds managed to preserve some of this Native American heritage as an unspoken token of respect for William Penn’s message of peace and tolerance.

Secondly, the message of wampum: the mutual love and respect of cultures living side by side. The word for wampum (kekok)translates in the Delaware language: I give this from my heart. This is my bond…

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Holy Spirit girls varsity eight wins at Flicks in Philly

Most parents will have waged battles with their children over eating fruit and vegetables. But instead of sitting and watching a little one push their plate away or refuse to touch a food they don’t like, researchers have now reported that the key to getting kids to eat “significantly” more is getting them to stay at the dining table for longer.

The Holy Spirit High School girls varsity eight won Sunday at the fifth and final Manny Flick-Horvat Series regatta of the season in Philadelphia.

The girls varsity-eight category had two races, and the Spartans finished in 5 minutes, 13.92 seconds in race A, the fastest time of the division. Radnor was second in the race in 5:18.28, Gwynedd Mercy Academy finished third in 5:19.67 and Atlantic City fourth in 5:27.80.

The Holy Spirit crew included bow Alexandra Solari, Ava Buccafurni, Gwen Amalfitano, Peyton Ballard, Allie Lee, Taya Anderson, Olivia Bencze, stroke Chloe Cooke and coxswain Sara LaVigna.

Mount St. Joseph won the other girls varsity-eight race in 5:18.49. Mainland Regional was third in 5:36.32.

Egg Harbor Township won the girls lightweight four race in 6:13.11. The Eagles’ lineup consisted of stroke Lily Winkler, Mollie Ireland, Izzy Patel, bow Gianna Middleton and coxswain Talia DeNafo. Ocean City finished second in 6:17.87.

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The Ocean City girls team had two winners. The O.C. freshman eight won race A of its division in 5:50.47. The O.C. crew: stroke Addison Guest, Victoria Sakhno, Madison Hart, Romi Yakita, Borana Bixha, Kalyn Baron, Jada Smith, bow Erin Loughran and coxswain Addison Bradshaw.

Mount St. Joseph was first in race B of the category in 5:24.21 and Mainland Regional was third in 5:43.23.

Ocean City won a 14-boat head race in the girls novice-four division in 6:17.86. Absegami was second in 6:26.32. The Red Raiders’ crew included…

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The History of New Jersey’s Piney Culture

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KSI celebrates acquisition of Camp Lenape with ribbon cutting

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Pennsbury Manor Evokes Native American History with nkwiluntàmën Exhibit

By John Fey

Published: 5:08 am EDT April 18, 2023Published: April 18, 2023Updated: 7:46 am EDT April 18, 2023

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The artist used the natural landscape for his installation.

A historic manor in Bucks County is hosting an artistic exhibit that celebrates the rich history of the area and its first inhabitants. Peter Crimmins wrote about the exhibit for WHYY.

Pennsbury Manor, William Penn’s historic estate in Morrisville, has commissioned artist and Lenape descendant Nathan Young for an exhibit that evokes Lenni Lenape history. The exhibit is called “nkwiluntàmën: I long for it; I am lonesome for it (such as the sound of a drum).”

Young has installed noise and avant-garde music at the historic house, which is administered by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission. This aids in reflecting  the noisy history of the Lenape people.

“This is my own personal opinion, but a lot of land acknowledgments seem to be just lip service,” said Young. “But here at Pennsbury Manor, by letting me do things like this and other things that Pennsbury has done for the recognized Delaware tribes – what they do matters. It’s not just lip service.”

The artist has installed several speakers on high-backed garden benches around the residence. Each of these plays music created by several composers for the piece. In addition many large signs are painted white, black, yellow, and red. The goal is to help guide visitors on a poetic journey.

Read more about the exhibit in WHYY.

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