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Welcome to the Street Prophets Coffee Hour cleverly hidden at the intersection of religion, art, science, food, and politics. This is an open thread where we can share our thoughts and comments about the day. Roses symbolize love, royalty, beauty, sensuality, secrecy, and mysticism.
In 1904, the City of Spokane, Washington, obtained 95 acres of land which became Manito Park. The name manito is an Algonquian Indian word for spiritual forces. Rose Hill was developed in the late 1940s as a joint venture between the Spokane Rose Society and the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. The gardens now hold 150 varieties of hybrid tea, grandiflora, floribunda, and miniature roses. Shown below are nearly a dozen different roses from the garden.
Sunshine Daydream
Beverly
Over The Moon
Henry Fonda
Graham Thomas
Rina Hugo
Marilynn Monroe
Chesapeake Bay 2025 Young-of-Year Striped Bass Survey Results
October 15, 2025
Slight improvement documented, but spawning success is still below average
A juvenile striped bass caught and released by a survey crew in the Nanticoke River. Photo by Joe Zimmermann, Maryland DNR.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2025 juvenile striped bass survey recorded a young-of-year index of 4.0. This is an improvement over recent years, but still well below the long-term survey average of 11. This marks the seventh consecutive year of low spawning success for striped bass. The annual survey tracks the reproductive success of Maryland’s state fish in Chesapeake Bay.
“Management actions taken over the last decade have resulted in a healthy population of spawning-age striped bass,” said Maryland DNR Fishing and Boating Services Director Lynn Fegley. “However, continued low numbers of striped bass entering the population is a threat to this progress as there are fewer juveniles growing into spawning adults. Maryland will continue working with partner states along the coast to ensure responsible management of striped bass given recent low reproduction rates.”
During this annual survey, fishery managers sample 22 sites located in four major striped bass spawning areas: the Choptank, Nanticoke, and Potomac rivers, and the upper Chesapeake Bay. Biologists visit each site three times per summer, collecting fish with two sweeps of a 100-foot beach seine net. The index represents the average number of 3-inch or less juvenile striped bass caught in each sweep of the net.
Similar fish surveys were conducted this summer in the Patapsco, Magothy, Severn, Rhode, West, and Tred Avon rivers, and St. Clements and Breton bays. Those surveys, which were conducted outside the annual survey locations, found even fewer young-of-year striped bass.
Biologists captured…
October is an important time of the year because it is the month that is designated for raising awareness about domestic violence. It is a time that we are reminded of the critical importance of addressing this stark and sobering problem that impacts far too many Oklahomans.
While we must work year-round to combat the evils of intimate partner violence, Domestic Violence Awareness Month gives us a chance to commit to helping survivors and holding abusers accountable, as well as thanking those who make a difference for victims.
This month, my office awarded the 17th annual Excellence in Action Against Domestic Violence Awards. We were pleased to recognize:
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James Green, Assistant District Attorney with the Haskell County District Attorney’s Office, with the Prosecutor Award;
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Jake Carey, investigator and deputy with the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office, with our Law Enforcement Award; and
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Brittany Manes, lead transitional housing advocate for the Delaware Tribe of Indians Family Children Services, with the Victim Service Advocate Award.
Each of these individuals has gone above and beyond to assist victims of domestic violence and to increase awareness of the significant problem of domestic violence in Oklahoma communities. They are true champions who are making a daily impact by helping victims and their families.
As your Attorney General, I am committed to helping implement solutions and exploring every avenue to reduce domestic violence in our state.
The statistics are alarming: our state averages 115 domestic homicide victims per year. Even more troubling, Oklahoma has consistently ranked in the top 10 states for women murdered by men in single-victim/single-offender incidents since 1996. Overall, it is estimated that 51.5 percent of Oklahoma women and 46 percent of men will experience sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in…
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High Point Regional High School posted another victory, 35-6, against Lenape Valley Regional High School at home Friday, Oct. 10.
Jerron Martress made three touchdowns for the Wildcats (6-1) on runs of 20, 11 and one yard.
Landon Sorensen and Jerry Empirio each added one touchdown. Sorensen’s came on an 89-yard pass from Empirio in the second quarter.
Jacob Woods kicked five extra points.
Chase De Oliveira was the only scorer for the Patriots (1-6) on an 80-yard run in the first quarter.
Kittatinny wins
Kittatinny Regional High School beat Sussex County Technical School, 44-12, there Saturday, Oct. 11.
Roman Volpe scored two touchdowns on nine- and 10-yard runs for the Cougars (6-1), and Niko Martinez, Lucas Inglima, Jameson Reilly and Mike Strong each made one.
Martinez made four extra points on runs after touchdowns, Shane Weiss made a safety, and Inglima and Trevor Greenwood each kicked one extra point.
Gavin Mericle and Gavin Gardner each made a touchdown for the Mustangs (1-5).
Wallkill Valley wins
Wallkill Valley Regional High School shut out Whippany Park, 6-0, at home Oct. 11.
Connor Hoebee scored the only points of the game on a 45-yard pass from Cole Bolich in the third quarter.
The Rangers are now 5-2, while Whippany Park’s record is 2-5.
Bolich completed 17 of 27 pass attempts for a total of 165 yards.
Hoebee rushed for 89 yards in the game.
Newton wins
Newton High School defeated Hackettstown, 35-8, at home Oct. 10.
Nick Kurilko made three touchdowns for the Braves (4-2) and Jaden Roberts made two.
Matt Ellsworth kicked five extra points.
Carter Grant scored for Hackettstown (3-4) on a 10-yard run in the fourth quarter. Carter Bujno made two extra points.
Kurilko rushed for a total of 141 yards and Evan Cotter for 118.
Sparta loses
Sparta…
By Stewart Huntington, ICT News
Stewart Huntington:
Janiyakuha Webster is a counselor ushering Stockbridge-Munsee students from their reservation in what is now Wisconsin to visit for the first time their ancestral homelands in what is now New York and Massachusetts. She wants to share with the youth something she experienced on the land.
Janiyakuha Webster:
Yeah, my first experience here was definitely like a wave that hit me. It was something that I couldn’t really explain, but it was definitely like it feels really good to be here. And I know the kids here too also feel that way.
Stewart Huntington:
In July, Webster made the 17-hour drive from Bowler, Wisconsin, with nine youths, to visit territory their ancestors were driven from nearly two centuries ago. It was the third year for the Youth Visitation Project, founded by Shawn Stephens through his organization, Red Road Reclamation.
Shawn Stephens:
Bringing them back to get in touch with our ancestral lands. We all grew up in Wisconsin, most of us never setting foot out here, especially in my generation. When I was younger, 99% of our people have never been out here. We are trying hard to help reclaim that identity, reclaim our culture, reclaim our languages, reclaim our children who are lost in the system.
Stewart Huntington:
Stephens too wanted to share something profound he experienced on his first visit to the homelands many years ago.
Shawn Stephens:
It just seemed very magical. When I came, it just felt like the ancestors were — you could feel them all around. Almost like, driving down the road, it’s almost like you could see them kind of peeking around the trees or something, watching us and happy that we were here. I couldn’t really…
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Photo gallery: Nanticoke Fall Fest
The annual Nanticoke Fall Festival was held Saturday at Patriot Park featuring music, vendors, food trucks and more.
Gianna Jo Hines mixes paint to work on her pumpkin at the Peoples Security Bank table during the Nanticoke Fall Festival on Oct. 11, 2025 at Patriot Square in Nanticoke. (Dave Scherbenco / Contributing Photographer)
Alexis Hollednack with her children, Ariana and Grayson Vanderhoff, during the Nanticoke Fall Festival on Oct. 11, 2025 at Patriot Square in Nanticoke. (Dave Scherbenco / Contributing Photographer)
Vendor and artist Kelsey Camacho of Cand K Creative Creations with her pet Lucy shows off some of her designs during the Nanticoke Fall Festival on Oct. 11, 2025 at Patriot Square in Nanticoke. (Dave Scherbenco / Contributing Photographer)
Nanticoke Mayor Kevin Coughlin with his grandson, Nolan, during the Nanticoke Fall Festival on Oct. 11, 2025 at Patriot Square in Nanticoke. (Dave Scherbenco / Contributing Photographer)
Toasted performs during the Nanticoke Fall Festival on Oct. 11, 2025 at Patriot Square in Nanticoke. (Dave Scherbenco / Contributing Photographer)
Susquehanna Brewing Company staff member Jason Geary pours one of several craft beers during the Nanticoke Fall Festival on Oct. 11, 2025 at Patriot Square in Nanticoke. (Dave Scherbenco / Contributing Photographer)
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The Phoenix Mercury were building something special in the early 2000s. The team made the playoffs in 2000, and they lost to the Los Angeles Sparks. Los Angeles swept them, and they lost to the Houston Comets in the next round.
Phoenix had some challenging years after that, and after going 8-26 in the 2003 season, they brought in a star. They selected Diana Taurasi with the first pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft
Oct 1, 2009; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) against the Indiana Fever in the first quarter at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
A few years later, the Mercury drafted Cappie Pondexter, who also played a significant role in the team’s success. She was an excellent scorer, and the duo of her and Taurasi was tough to stop.
Pondexter played with the Mercury from 2006 to 2009. Her best season in that time was in 2008, as she averaged 21.2 points, 4.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals. Pondexter helped the Mercury win two championships, and before the 2010 season, Phoenix sent her to the New York Liberty.
Jun 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Asjha Jones (15) fouls Phoenix Mercury forward Candice Dupree (4) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images / Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
In that trade, the Mercury acquired Candice Dupree, who was in the same draft class as Pondexter. Dupree was consistent and efficient, and she helped the team win their third championship.
Pondexter had some big games in her time with the Mercury, and when it comes to playing against her future team, her best game happened in 2007….
Monday, Oct. 13
Prep B Tournament, Play-in Game
4-Newark Academy 1, St. Elizabeth 0 – Box Score
Regular Season
BCSL
Moorestown Friends 3, Burlington City 1 – Box Score
CAPE-ATLANTIC
Absegami 3, Cedar Creek 1 – Box Score
COLONIAL
Gateway 3, Gloucester 0 – Box Score
Haddonfield 1, Haddon Township 1 – Box Score
GMC
Woodbridge 6, Franklin 0 – Box Score
OLYMPIC
Cherry Hill East 3, Eastern 1 – Box Score
Paul VI 6, Camden Catholic 0 – Box Score
Moorestown 1, Cherry Hill West 0 – Box Score
Shawnee 2, Clearview 1 – Box Score
Bishop Eustace 2, Lenape 1 – Box Score
SEC
Verona 4, Nutley 0 – Box Score
Bloomfield 1, Glen Ridge 0 – Box Score
Mount St. Dominic 7, Newark East Side 0 – Box Score
Livingston 3, Newark Academy 1 – Box Score
SKYLAND
Phillipsburg 2, Easton (PA) 1 – Box Score
Woodbridge 6, Franklin 0 – Box Score
TRI-COUNTY
Shawnee 2, Clearview 1 – Box Score
Independent
Pennington 8, Lawrenceville 0 – Box Score
Phillipsburg 2, Easton (PA) 1 – Box Score