Hamilton Post
OCTOBER 2018
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By scott moRGAn Close your eyes and think of a farm. Was it a three-quarter-acre patch of earth on Hamilton’s border with Allentown? Because that’s what Kat Mitchell sees when she thinks of a farm. To be fair, this particular small parcel at 444 Sawmill Road in Hamilton is her farm. Well, hers and her soon-to-be husband Jay Reid’s. They don’t own the land they cultivate—it’s part of the larger Wind Dance Farm—but they do own the vision for what it could become. It’s a vision centered on community and good stewardship of the land, where pesticides are a no-no. Resilient Farms, honestly, could be an amazingly accurate name—if these two young farmers can make it work like they see it working and if they as young farmers can help rejuvenate an industry that itself is growing old on the vine. But an organic farm, founded a year and a half ago, does need to spring from seeds. Reid’s sprouted in Hamilton, where he grew up. Mitchell’s beginnings are a little more international. She was born Virginia in 1988, but in 2000 her father, a journalist for CBN News (Christian Broadcasting Network) landed a job in Israel; her parents still See FARM, Page 16
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Frights for free Love of Halloween inspires family to turn home into haunted house By scott moRGAn If you live in or around the unassuming neighborhood near Tally Road or Moro Drive, just off Quakerbridge Road north of Miry Run, you’re already familiar with the main character in this Halloween tale. If you don’t live in this particular residential half-circle,
fear not, this is not a grisly tale of the macabre. It’s one about a guy who, with the blessings of his wife, gives his neighborhood quite the show every time All Hallows Eve rolls around. The annual spectacle is a presentation of Vince Farina, mildmannered computer techie by day (and night), and his wife, Deb, an even more mild-mannered life coach. To get a sense of the Farina Family Frightmare, you can drop by the Facebook page of that name, where there are fangs and tombs and skeletons aplenty to show you how elaborate things
can get every Halloween at the Farina residence. But the full effect of Farina’s ghoulish productions should really be walked through to be appreciated. And he’ll let you do it, for free, because he just loves Halloween that much and gets a kick out of finding creative ways to bring the boo. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you see the Frightmaster beckon you to the Farinas’ two-car garage. And you’ll know it’s him because of the red vest, top hat, and “a $15 skeleton mask, but the best See FRIGHTS, Page 14
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The John O. Wilson Center, the Hamilton Area YMCA and Hamilton Township proved, for the second summer in a row, the power of partnership. This summer, the Wilson Center paired with the Hamilton Area YMCA to offer its 50 summer day campers, ages six to 14, free water safety and swimming lessons. Hamilton Township, meanwhile, provided transportation for campers, free of charge, between the two facilities. “It’s a whole community effort, actually,” said Angelo Hall, executive director of the John O. Wilson Center, describing the collaboration that makes the swim program possible. And the kids love it. “My favorite thing about the swimming program is that [the instructors] want us to be better at swimming,” said Olivia Ames, 12. “I wasn’t a really strong swimmer before the program started, but now I’ve learned to gain more strength while I’m in the water.” The partnership has gone so well that the two facilities have expanded their offerings to more programs for the kids. Starting in mid-July, the Wilson Center and YMCA started a new 12-week youth weight management fitness program. For this program, YMCA instructors visit the Wilson Center twice a week, to teach the kids various exercises and See CAMP, Page 12
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Teen wins gold at Transplant Games A Hamilton mother and son with a special bond took home the gold at the Transplant Games of America this August, but they might argue that they won big long before the summer games. Gigi Snyder was 22 weeks pregnant with her youngest son, Mike, when he was diagnosed with kidney failure. Seventeen years and three kidney transplants later, the Steinert High student is alive and well, partly thanks to a kidney donation from his mom. Snyder can still recall the feeling of happiness that came over her when she learned she was a match to donate her kidney to her child in need. Mike underwent his first kidney transplant when he was just 23 months old. Unfortunately, Mike’s body rejected his mother’s kidney, and he had another transplant when he was 6. He underwent his third transplant last October. Having three kidney transplants by the time you’re 17 is a rarity, even for someone born with kidney failure. Snyder said that Mike’s weakened immune system makes it easier for viruses to attack the kidney. “He’s the exception, not the rule,” she said. After Mike’s most recent transplant, the Snyder’s set their sights on competing in the 2018 Transplant Games. The multisport festival is designed to celebrate people who have undergone life-saving transplant surgeries. Living donors, organ recipients, bone marrow, corneal and tissue transplant recipients are all welcome to participate in the games. This summer’s games were held in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the Mike and his mom both participated in the games with Team Philadelphia. The Snyders each won a gold medal in bowling, and Mike won a silver medal in basketball. This is the family’s fifth transplant games. Mike participated in his first Transplant Games when he was five, and he’s only missed two years due to dialysis. “[The Transplant Games are] an awesome experience because you’re with people who get it,” Snyder said. Mike is able to reconnect with friends he met during his first transplant games, and Snyder said seeing everyone grow through the years and bond has become a highlight of the event. In addition to the games, families of deceased donors are honored by event organizers and donor recipients. “We honor them in so many different ways because it’s their loved ones that made it possible for so many people to live,” Snyder said. “You just can’t help but go up to them and say thank you. Even though they weren’t your donor, they were someone’s donor. That family made a decision in the darkest time of their lives that helped someone else live.” Approximately 115,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, according to Transplant Games. Since
Mike Snyder plays basketball at the Transplant Games of America in Salt Lake City this past August. Snyder received a kidney transplant after being born with kidney failure. Mike received his first transplant in 2003, the Snyders have volunteered for the Gift of Life Donor Program, a sponsor of the games and advocate for organ donation. “I’m a huge advocate for organ donation,” she said. “I know it’s a very personal decision, but it’s the ultimate way to help someone.” –Laura Pollack
I-195/I-295 ramp reopens after emergency repairs More than a week after suddenly shuttering the major interchange, New Jersey Department of Transportation officials had reopened all but the right shoulder of the ramp from Route 29/I195 eastbound to I-295 southbound in Hamilton Sept. 19. NJDOT closed the ramp for emergency repairs Sept. 7, after an inspection revealed deficiencies requiring immediate attention. Inspectors found severe concrete deterioration and exposed rebar that necessitated the closure of the ramp and the start of emergency repairs to a bridge pier. NJDOT’s contractor, IEW Construction, closed the ramp. A NJDOT press release said crews would work 24 hours a day until repairs were complete. Following additional inspection and testing of the structure, the left lane and shoulder were reopened on Sept. 10. The contractor has now completed temporary repairs to protect the deteriorating pier and stabilize the bridge, allowing the right lane to be reopened. As of Sept. 19, the right shoulder remained closed until permanent repairs are completed. NJDOT was in the process of finalizing the design of the perSee AROUND TOWN, Page 8
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AROUND TOWN continued from Page 7 manent repair. Work will begin as soon as the design is finalized. DOT asked motorists to use caution and continue to slow down through the construction zone. –Rob Anthes
Korea Vet receives medals
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Miguel Hernandez Colon, of Hamilton Township, received military medals Aug. 28, more than 66 years after the veteran enlisted in the U.S. Army and was On Sept. 15 at Crockett Middle deployed to Korea. School, participants in the Three DocHernandez, 85, enlisted Feb. 27, 1952 tors Foundation Mentor Day 2018 witand served through March 10, 1954. In nessed the power of stories; stories peofront of many of the veteran’s children, ple read, and stories people tell. grandchildren and other friends and Dr. Jason Branch told a story about family at the Active Day of Hamilton the year 2002. He had to leave the UniAdult Day Care Center on Whitehead versity of West Alabama for financial reaRoad in Hamilton, Rep. Chris Smith sons; he owed the institution $8,000. He presented Hernandez with federal medcould have returned home to Dayton, als (National Defense Service Medal, Ohio, but, says Dr. Branch, “my uncle Korean Service Medal, United Nations Greg Snow reminded me what potenService Medal) and state medals (N.J. tially waited there for me: drugs, jail and Korean Service Medal, N.J. Distinmaybe death.” So Branch moved into his guished Service Medal). uncle’s Florida home and found two full Hernandez served in the legendary Rep. Chris Smith shakes hands time jobs and a part time job in order to with Miguel Hernandez Colon, who in TODAY’S DATE September 13, 2018 TODAY’Spay DATEoff his September 13, 2018 Borinqueneers, officially known as the late August received several medals debt. for his militar y ser vice. PUBLICATION Hamilton Post PUBLICATION 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army One jobHamilton in particular—working at Post PUBLICATION DATE October 1, 2018 based in Puerto Rico, as well as a reservGulfDATE Coast Youth1, 2018 Services juvenile PUBLICATION October CONTACT Central Realty Group detention – Office 609.259.9900 ist for seven years. center—set himCentral on aRealty path Group – Office and theKELLY ArmyREIN, for ERA 10, including in Greservices, including Army Gen. DougCONTACT KELLY REIN, ERA Smith recounted how then-Pvt. Her- las MacArthur who said the unit’s men nada and the Gulf War. Now residing in which changed his life. “I worked the nandez was sent by boat to the Sea of were, “Showing magnificent ability and Washington State, he joined the event 11pm-7am shift,” recalled Dr. Branch, Hamilton Twp Japan and then sent to Korea to guard courage in field operations. They AREA “and staying awake was a challenge.” He are a via Facetime. AREAhad already Robbinsville Twp prisoners, noting that Hernandez has credit to Puerto Rico, and I am proud seen a co-worker fired for After$199,000 the war, Hernandez graduated to PRICE PRICE $219,000 shared with his family that when the have them in my command.” falling asleep on the job. and served as a public school teacher ADDRESS 146 Hauser Ave Hamilton DO NOT PRINT ADDRESS 17 Stratton Robbinsville truce was signed, the North Korean Describing himselfCourt as “not much ofDO NOT PRINT for more 40 years, including many Hernandez’s family has a strongAD miliHEADER DIYthan DREAM! prisoners did not want to leave. a reader,” he found a book in the detenyears in«TEXT the Trenton School tary history: His son, Miguel Hernandez AD HEADER FOXMOOR TEXT CODE CODE» TO 35620District. He The 65th was praised by many for its Jr., served in the Marines for two years obtained a bachelor’s degree in elemenlibrary titledTO The Pact. WritTEXT tion CODEcenter«TEXT CODE» 35620 MLS# AGENT
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AROUND TOWN continued from Page 9 the academic path, but this year, Jason Branch became Dr. Jason Branch when he earned his a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Auburn University. He announced the achievement on Facebook and Instagram, crediting Davis, Hunt and Jenkins for the inspiration. And in a circle of life moment, Branch found a job at Monmouth University in New Jersey. Someone saw his Facebook post, sent it to the Three Doctors Foundation, and the new Three Doctors agreed to come and help their role models mentor students for Mentor Day. Nearly 300 students and about 80 mentors sat at tables sharing stories about interests and careers. Local mentors included Hamilton Township School Superintendent Scott Rocco and curriculum and instruction supervisor Anthony Scotto. There were T-shirts (blue for mentors and yellow for mentees), raffles, time to take pictures together in a photo booth and food. The Three Doctors—Davis, Hunt and Jenkins—roamed the gym talking with students, taking pictures and enjoying the noise of the room. Five students won laptops; three were provided by the foundation and two were provided by the Hamilton Educational Foundation and the Crockett School PTA. As students left, they were handed a backpack filled with school supplies and told the message of Mentor Day can continue.
A is small. Hepatitis A is an illness of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis A virus. The virus is shed in the stool of the infected person, and people become infected with hepatitis A by swallowing the virus. This can occur when an individual eats or drinks food or water contaminated with hepatitis A virus, or has direct contact with an infected person who has poor personal hygiene. Those infected with Hepatitis A may display a range of symptoms including fever, fatigue, poor appetite, vomiting or abdominal discomfort, dark colored urine, clay or pale colored stool, yellow discoloration to skin and whites of the eye. Young children with Hepatitis A usually do not display symptoms, yet may be a source of infection to close household contacts by sharing food and eating and drinking utensils. No specific medications, including antibiotics, are indicated for the treatment of Hepatitis A. Most individuals fully recover on their own after a few weeks. The Hepatitis A vaccine can prevent Hepatitis A virus. Township officials ask residents to notify their health care provider and the Hamilton Township Local Health Department at (609) 890-3884, if they or their household members develop any of the symptoms listed above.
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A handful of Hamilton residents will take the stage this month as part of American Legion Post 455 and its MTM Players’ production of You Can’t Take it With You. Proceeds will benefit veterans and their families. The play runs from Oct. 5–14 at the Open Arts PAC in Bordentown, with 8 p.m. shows on Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. shows on Sundays. The cast includes Hamilton residents Robbie Angarone, Kitty Getlik and Paul Lasky. All tickets are $18 and can be purchased online at openarts.booktix.com or mtmplayers.org. Bordentown PAC is located next to Mastoris Diner at 146 Route 130 in Bordentown Township. For more information, email mtmplayers@ alpost455nj.org.
Hamilton Township and the Hamilton Township School District released a public notice after a case of Hepatitis A was found in a student at Nottingham High School. Those already vaccinated for Hepatitis A have no risk of contracting Hepatitis A. The school district’s release said those children who have not received the Hepatitis A vaccine should receive one as soon as possible. Uninsured children may come to the Hamilton Township Health Department at 2100 Greenwood Ave. for the vaccine. Call (609) 890-3884 for an appointment. Local and state health officials believe that the chance of contracting Hepatitis
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the campers went for swimming lessons every Thursday throughout the program. The YMCA offered its facility and certified instructors for the lessons. “We utilize the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program for this collaboration,” said Denise Goldenbaum Wyers, senior director of marketing and special events at the Hamilton Area YMCA. “Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water. The SAW program is designed to reach children at risk of drowning and teach them water safety skills to reduce their risk of drowning.” “They teach us more than swimming,” said Asia Peaks, 11. “We get to learn how to float and swim under water. I knew how to swim a little bit [before the program] but now I know how to swim a lot better.” The campers collectively agree that they appreciate how much the instructors protect them and build their confidence in the water. The campers who knew how to swim somewhat before the program are excited to advance their skills. “I like how [the instructors] trust us to go to the deep end by ourselves,” said Addison Smith, 9. “I already knew how to swim but they taught me more and I got better at it.” Goldenbaum Wyers shared how the YMCA’s instructors observed that some of the campers were afraid to get their faces wet at the start of the season. But after six lessons, they were confident enough to submerge their faces under water. This year, the program added recreational swim to the water safety program because a lot of the campers were eager to participate in water games in addition to instruction. The instructors were pleased with how many of the kids passed the deep end test so they could swim in deeper water during recreational time. Brealle Bethea, 11, is one of the many campers who love the underwater games. “We get to jump and swim down into the water and then we have to find the bottle and bring it back up,” said Bethea, describing one of the games the YMCA uses to prepare kids if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water.
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FRIGHTS continued from Page 1 skeleton mask I’ve ever seen,” Farina says. “I’ll beckon them,” he says. “Usually they’ll try to drive by, but I see one pull over and think, ‘OK, I’ve got one.’” Once the hapless souls are successfully lured from the car, Deb will hand out candy and let visitors know what they’re in for, past the gravestones and inside the garage. There’s no gore, Farina says. Never has been and never will be. He is more about the haunted and the spooky. The slasher stuff can go in someone else’s garage (and, for the record, his garage rarely has a car in it, even when it isn’t Halloween). This year, Farina is extra excited because he’s laying out something of a Celtic legend. “I never had a Grim Reaper,” he says. “I came across a Celtic legend of the Ankou—he’s basically the protector of the graveyard.” Actually, Ankou is the personification of death in Breton and Welsh mythology, but let’s not quibble about details. The point is, Farina has his Grim Reaper, and he’s got his designs ready to build an eerie, Sleepy Hollow-like scene with a 7-foot Ankou at the gates; and he’s built a horse-drawn cart (and quite a large one) with a “ghost horse” bridled to it. The scale of this year’s display follows the theme of “imposing,” Farina says. Every year, as he’s figuring out what to do, he settles on a word or concept and then builds to it. Last year, for example, with a creepy cryptkeeper front and center, the word was “decrepit.” This year, he says, he wanted to overwhelm with sheer size. And the display is imposing enough for Farina to have started building it a couple months earlier than usual. Typically, he says, he starts in on a new idea in February, collecting images and materials and whiling away the winter shepherding his ideas to fruition. But for this year’s setup? “I started in November,” he says. In fact, last year’s setup was still up when thoughts of Celtic soul collectors
came to him. As usual, he helped offset the cost of building his vision by asking for gift cards from home supply stores for Christmas. And it might surprise you to know that over the 20 years Farina has been doing something for Halloween, he’s only spent a surprisingly modest $7,000, cumulative, on everything. It might also surprise you to know he’s been at it for 20 years, given that Vince Farina is 41 years old. But the bug to do something elaborate for a holiday celebration was downloaded fairly early in his life. Longtime Hamiltonians might recall an epic annual Christmas display on Kentucky Avenue. That was Farina’s uncle, Michai. “We called it ‘Michai’s Christmas,’” he says. “I think he planted the seeds.” As a young adult, Farina helped decorate the Hamilton Elks’ lodge for Halloween, and then he was asked to build some Styrofoam gravestones for his cousin’s dance studio. “Eight dollars worth of Styrofoam” was all it took to start him building evermore elaborate projects for an increasingly impressive Halloween display, he says. When he met Deb (at Winberie’s in Princeton), he immediately knew two things—she was a keeper and she would be fine with his annual Halloween project. The couple have been married five years. “The other part that made it take off was my niece,” he says. “She was my barometer.” As a kid, she would always let him know what was cool and what needed work in his ideas. She’s now a senior at Penn State and still a fan, he says. Still, there is nothing quite like the creative need for continued self-fulfillment hatched from self-competitiveness, and this is what drives Farina to go big and still go home every Halloween. He doesn’t try to outdo anyone else on the block, he just wants to do better than he did last year. It’s his creative outlet. Then again, to be fair, no one else on the block, or any block near it, does anything close to what Farina does for Halloween. For one thing, they don’t have
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people, but no one showed him the finer points of carpentry and project construction. At least not until YouTube came around. Farina is not shy about how much he likes YouTube, nor how much he’s learned about the actual construction and the neighborliness of people who make videos showing how they built their Halloween set pieces. Given how elaborate things have been getting over the years and how much time Farina spends on constructing his theatrical sets (side note: he was never in theater in school), you’d be forgiven for thinking it takes him a long time to set up the show in his front yard. But actually, he says, he puts some stakes in the ground throughout October but doesn’t build the display until the weekend before Halloween. It’s an admittedly long weekend, he says, but everything people try to drive past before getting beckoned by the best $15 skeleton mask around goes up in a couple days. It comes down just as fast, Farina says. And nothing gets thrown away— not because he’s a hoarder, he just never knows what he’s going to need for future displays. He can break down set pieces because he constructs them with dowels instead of nails, and he stores things in his basement and garage. One of these years, he says, he’ll have enough props to justify building into his backyard. Until then, Farina wants to keep Halloween fans happily scared while they walk through his visions. And he hopes that in the years ahead, he’ll have planted the seeds for fun displays of a favorite holiday in someone else’s imagination, like Uncle Michai did for him years ago. “I’m actually out there to encourage the next generation,” he says. Judging by how many teens and young adults drop in to laugh their heads off, he says, he might be off to a good start. Farina Family Frightmare is located on Moro Drive in Hamilton. For more information, go online to facebook.com/ farinafamilyfrightmare.
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Kat Mitchell and Jay Reid became farmers to follow a desire to steward the land. They currently lease a less-than-acre plot in Hamilton. constantly looking into new things to make the labor less laborious and their time more productive as farmers. This, Mitchell said, is part of the nonagriculture part of farming the couple are reaping for the future. She likes farm-centric spreadsheets so much she’s actually taught seminars on the subject, and to a surprisingly eager crowd of small-farm growers. She honed her spreadsheet skills as a youth social worker in San Diego, and it turns out this is the part of farming that so many newbies don’t quite know what to do with. “There are a lot of resources on how to grow the perfect tomato,” she said. “But not a lot on how to keep track of yield, or how to do your taxes. There’s a lot of work behind the scenes.” Then, of course, there’s the age range of Mitchell and Reid—firmly in the oftmaligned Millennial generation. But that, Mitchell said, is one of the couple’s great contributions to farming. The average age of the American farmer is in the 50s, which means if the industry doesn’t get some young people in it, on the smaller scale, we could run out of farmers in a few decades. Mitchell said she’s encouraged to see more young people getting into farming and taking it past their idealism. The couple is working towards being profitable enough to hire a hand or two next year, preferably someone who could take over the day-to-day management of the farm—which they hope to move to a patch of land they will buy. That’s five, maybe 10 years in the future, she said. In the meantime, she and her soon-to-be husband are also talking about children, which means the couple wants to have a successful enough business that they can work in time to be with their organically growing family and not be stuck at the farm. “We’re trying to set ourselves up for the future,” she said. Part of that is investing in some new equipment that will make the labor more efficient, but Mitchell and Reid are also
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Is Hamilton AMC’s new deluxe auditorium worth the hype? Dolby Cinema features ‘moving audio,’ 4K images, reserved recliners By Rob Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org Right off the bat, the new Dolby Cinema auditorium at the AMC Hamilton 24 theater signals to guests that they’re not going to have typical movie-going experience. And it won’t let them forget. Guests are treated to advertising informing them how the Dolby Cinema experience is unlike any other. How the illuminated pathway from the lobby into the auditorium transitions viewers into another world. How dual laser projectors give us 4K images with better brightness, contrast and color—including the truest, blackest black you’ll get in a movie theater. How the up to 64 speakers, placed all around the viewer, create object-based “moving sound.” How the recliners—reserved, plush and packed full of technology—“pulsate with the action.” It’s a big boast, and at first glance, a bit overwrought. But then the coming attractions begin, and the theater roars to life. Seats rumble with each thunder strike. Bullets sound as if they whiz by your head. It becomes apparent the theatrics aren’t just hype—there’s something notable about this Dolby Cinema, after all. There are over 110 Dolby Cinema
Reser ved seating, dual projectors and enhanced sound system are all perks of AMC Hamilton 24’s new Dolby Cinema auditorium. locations in the United States—six in New Jersey—with more opening every month. One of the newer ones, the Dolby Cinema theater at AMC Hamilton 24 on Sloan Avenue premiered on May 24. Already, the auditorium has featured films such as Solo: A Star Wars Story, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, and The Meg. Fall releases include Venom (Oct. 5), Mowgli (Oct. 19), Fantastic Beasts:
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By Diccon Hyatt A building is a work of art without a signature. Occasionally, a structure designed by a big-name architect will gain recognition, but most of the human-made landscape in which we live is created by people whose names have been lost to history. Trenton’s Ellarslie Museum is rescuing some of this forgotten history by dedicating an exhibit to one of those anonymous designers. The recently museum opened its exhibit on FVHD Architects, a Ewing-based firm that has built so many of the public buildings in Mercer County that not even the firm itself knows exactly how many of its creations are still standing. “Changing Face/Changing Place” is on view through January 13, 2019. Visit ellarslie.org for more information. Architecture historian Jennifer Leynes spent years combing through old newspaper archives and historical records to find hundreds of examples of FVHD’s work in recognition of its 100th anniversary. FVHD’s work includes the now-abandoned Mercer Hospital in Trenton, Trenton Thunder’s Waterfront Park, town halls throughout Mercer County, and, Leynes says, “more schools buildings in the surrounding area than you can count.” When it was founded in 1918 the company was called Fowler and Seaman. It has changed names dozens of times over the years, which has complicated efforts to dig up information on it. For its first
designs, some of its buildings stand out more than others. A group of schools in Trenton it designed in the 1930s—including Hedgepath Williams School, Stokes School, and Washington School—are examples of the art modern style. One of Leynes’ favorites is a church on South Broad Street in Hamilton, near Independence Plaza. Built in 1947 as the Trenton Adventist Church at the corner of South Broad and Lillian, it’s now known as Light of the Word Church. In the same year, FVHD designed another structure in Hamilton—Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, on East State Street at Stratford Avenue in Mercerville. The exhibit also features an original drawing of the old Nottingham Fire Company building (constructed in 1929), which was located on Nottingham Way near Hamilton Square. “They were well known and incredibly profitable,” Leynes says. “They have a wide ranging and very long list of buildings.” Because FVHD no longer has records going back to 1918, Leynes says that there may be others that she was unable to locate. Unlike public buildings, that could be found in newspaper archives, private homes that may have been constructed by FVHD are harder to track down. Leynes believes FVHD had a large influence on the city because it was active during the city’s industrial heyday of the early to mid-20th century. “I think it was a good time to be an architect in Trenton in those
early years for sure,” she says. “There was enough work to keep a lot of people busy, and the industrial power of the city at that point certainly drove a lot of it.” FVHD managed to stay afloat through the Great Depression even though building ground to a halt. Mountford was personally involved in the restoration of the historic Trent House during that time. The programs of the New Deal in the late 1930s eventually provided more work, and the postwar suburban boom kept FVHD building schools and public buildings in the suburbs. Leynes grew up outside of Columbia, South Carolina, where her father is an accountant and her mother an office manager. She lived here until she went to graduate school at the University of Georgia. She moved to Trenton 20 years ago along with her husband, a TCNJ professor. She worked as a consultant for the first 17 years in the area, but did a lot of historical research on the side. She is a member of the Trenton Historical Society and serves on the Trenton Landmarks Commission. She particularly enjoys researching buildings. “Most people don’t even think about who’s behind the buildings. To me it’s an interesting avenue of research. It’s interesting to know who was behind the buildings that we know and love that form the built environment that we live in,” Leynes says. A version of this story appeared in the Sept. 19, 2018 issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper.
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NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR CANCER CENTER DR. CATALDO DORIA has been named medical director of the Capital Health Cancer Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. Dr. Doria is an internationally renowned surgeon who specializes in the treatment of patients with benign conditions and cancer of the liver, pancreas, and bile duct. He comes to Capital Health from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, where he served as the surgical director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center–Jefferson Liver Tumor Center at Jefferson Medical College and director of the Jefferson Transplant Institute. As director of the Capital Health Cancer Center, Dr. Doria will oversee clinical operations including disease-specific clinical performance groups, clinical research, and cancer
TO LEARN MORE about Capital Health Cancer Center, visit capitalhealth.org/cancer.
Dr. Doria received his medical degree at University of Perugia School of Medicine, where he also completed his internship and residency. He completed a research fellowship and a clinical fellowship at the Pittsburgh Transplantation Institute, part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Doria also completed a clinical fellowship in living donor liver transplantation at the Organ Transplantation Center, part of Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea. His surgical practice will be part of the Capital Health Surgical Group, located in Suite 356 in the Medical Office Building at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 609.537.6000.
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Dr. Doria performs these innovative procedures to treat benign conditions and cancers in the liver, pancreas, and bile duct: BLOODLESS LIVER SURGERY: An ultrasonic device suctions out liver cells, immediately followed by a probe that uses hot, sterile water to seal the pancreas liver’s blood vessels upon contact. This bile duct means significantly reduced surgical and recovery times (complete recovery within as little as one month). LIVER AUTO-TRANSPLANTATION: In cases where patients have liver cancer that is too extensive to be removed while the liver is in the body, Dr. Doria and his team can remove the liver, remove the cancer, and reimplant the healthy portion of the organ. ROBOTIC-ASSISTED HEPATOBILIARY SURGERY: With the minimally invasive da Vinci® Surgery System, Dr. Doria uses miniaturized wristed instruments and a high-definition 3D camera that are inserted through small incisions (roughly the size of a dime). Working at the da Vinci® console, Dr. Doria’s hand movements are translated into precise actions that remove cancer in the liver, pancreas and bile duct. These procedures also require less anesthesia than major, open surgery, which means patients are at even less risk for complications. Health Headlines by Capital Health | Hamilton Post21
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Opioid Recovery Program for Pregnant Women Addresses Issues Highlighted in CDC Report According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) at labor and delivery increased significantly over a 15-year span covering 1999 to 2014. Based on information from 28 reporting states, the national rate increased from 1.5 per 1,000 in 1994 to 6.5 per 1,000 over the course of the 15-year span. Although New Jersey’s increase (4.1 per 1,000 in 1999 to 5.6 per 1,000 in 2014) was lower than the national rate, the study shows an increasing need to address this destructive epidemic.
In the past year, Capital Health and longtime partners at the Trenton Health Team, the Rescue Mission, HomeFront, and Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton have offered For My Baby and Me, a grant-based program that provides specialized care for pregnant women and new mothers who are struggling with opioid use disorder. Funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, the program promotes long-term recovery as well as ongoing medical care and support for women and their children. “Opioid use disorder during pregnancy opens the door for many possible negative health outcomes for mothers and their babies,” said Dr. Eric Schwartz, executive director of the Capital Health
Institute for Urban Care. “Our program’s community-based, collaborative approach helps ensure that pregnant women and new mothers with OUD receive the care they need to improve the likelihood of a sustained recovery.” In order to more effectively address OUD in pregnant women, the CDC made several recommendations including: … Implementing universal substance use screening at the first prenatal visit … Ensuring pregnant women with OUD have access to medication-assisted therapy and related addiction services … Making sure mothers with OUD receive adequate patient-centered postpartum care, including mental health and
substance use treatment, relapseprevention programs and family planning services. For My Baby and Me employs a threestep process: … Identify women and children at risk. … Connect them with care providers, including a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, and partners to provide opioid recovery treatment, safe housing, legal services, child care and other support as needed. … Treat patients by providing prenatal care and pediatric care for their children.
Call 609.256.7801 to speak with peer support staff from the program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 22Hamilton Post | Health Headlines by Capital Health
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Institute for Neurosciences and Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center. “We are the only neuroscience hospital in the region and one of the most advanced in the country. We are extremely pleased to have our program listed among the best in the country.” “It’s a compliment to the entire Capital Health team to be recognized by U.S. News and World Report. This recognition validates our commitment and quality of care to the people and community we serve. It should hopefully provide an extra level of comfort and reassurance for patients and their families when choosing Capital Health, knowing that it has been ranked among the best in the country.” A hospital’s overall neurology and neurosurgery score is based on various data categories, including patient volume and survival, intensivist staffing, advanced technologies, and patient services. Capital Health’s scores in these areas had RMC earn the top score in the region and the second highest score in New Jersey.
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Capital Health is the first hospital in New Jersey, and among the first in the United States, to use the new EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device since its recent approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this summer. As part of its Comprehensive Stroke Center, certified by The Joint Commission, neurosurgeons from Capital Health’s Capital Institute for Neurosciences use this next generation stent-retriever to safely remove a blood clot from an artery in the brain that is causing a stroke. “EMBOTRAP II is the latest advance in mechanical thrombectomy for restoring blood flow to the brain and improving outcomes for patients who are suffering an ischemic stroke as a result of a large blood vessel blockage,” said Dr. Vernard Fennell, a fellowship trained cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon at Capital Institute for Neurosciences’ Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center. Dr. Fennell was also
involved in some of the initial research on the device’s design. “As one of the tools that we use to treat ischemic stroke, EMBOTRAP II has a design that has been shown to trap clots that are causing the blockage of blood flow in the brain while retaining its shape, making it faster and more effective at retrieving the clot, restoring blood flow to the brain, and ultimately providing a better outcome,” he said. Stroke is a leading cause of disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Neurosurgeons from the Capital Institute for Neuroscience’s Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center are trained to use state-of-the-art devices such as EMBOTRAP II to provide the most advanced, comprehensive stroke care to patients in Central New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Capital Institute for Neurosciences is committed to being a
DR. VERNARD FENNELL is a dual fellowship trained neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, with additional expertise in microsurgery, skull base surgery, brain and spine tumors, spine trauma and reconstruction as well as epilepsy surgery. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his cerebrovascular and skull base surgery fellowship at the internally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute. leader in innovation and technology in all aspects of neuroscience and stroke care. To learn more, visit capitalneuro.org.
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HAVE YOU HAD THE CONVERSATION? Discussing End-of-Life Wishes With Your Doctors & Loved Ones Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Capital Health Regional Medical Center ICU/CCU Conference Rooms A & B Led by members of our Palliative & Supportive Care Program — DR. CAROLYN GAUKLER [Director], KAREN GIQUINTO [Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner] and RACHEL HUGHES [Coordinator]. TREATING GERD (Acid Reflux) and BARRETT’S ESOPHAGUS Monday, October 22, 2018 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Led by DR. JASON ROGART, director of Interventional Gastroenterology and Therapeutic Endoscopy at Capital Health Center for Digestive Health. FREE HIP & KNEE SCREENINGS Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | 5 – 7 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Conducted by DR. ARJUN SAXENA or DR. PAUL MAXWELL COURTNEY of Trenton Orthopaedic Group at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. Please wear shorts or loose clothing. Capital Health – Hamilton 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ, 08619 Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534 Capital Health Regional Medical Center 750 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638
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ON THE VERGE OF VERTIGO Monday, November 5, 2018 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Led by audiologist SUSAN DONDES and physical therapist BERNADETTE STASNY from Capital Health’s Rehabilitation Services Department. CANCER IN FAMILIES: A Look at Genetic Risks Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | 6 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Led by DR. ERICA LINDEN from Mercer Bucks Hematology Oncology, and genetic counselors from the Capital Health Cancer Center as they discuss the important relationship between cancer and genetics. PANCREATIC CANCER: Managing Risk, Making and Understanding a Diagnosis Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Led by DR. JASON ROGART, director of Interventional Gastroenterology and Therapeutic Endoscopy at the Capital Health Center for Digestive Health and a genetic counseling from our Cancer Center. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE: Understanding Risk Factors and Treatment Options Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Led by DR. STEVEN COHEN from Mercer Kidney Institute.
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Pumpkin carves out a spot on our plates each fall By Joe Emanski jemanski@communitynews.org
Pumpkin beer. Pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin ice cream. Pumpkin cheesecake. Pumpkin candles. For three months a year, pumpkins are everywhere. Until we reach Pumpkin Day, otherwise known as Thanksgiving, when by matter of cultural contract we agree to consume, for one extended weekend, the granddaddy of all pumpkin delicacies, pumpkin pie. And then lose all interest in seeing or eating pumpkins ever again, at least until next fall. Starbucks this year started selling its famous — or infamous — pumpkin spice latte on Aug. 28, prompting an abundance of “can’t wait!” and “too early!” posts on social media. Because who would dream of finding consensus on Twitter? There are those who wonder, though, whether all this pumpkinmania isn’t some sort of con. They say it isn’t pumpkins that people fall in love with every fall. They say it is the comforting, warming spices that are typically matched up with pumpkin that give pumpkin dishes their signature aromas and flavors: cinna-
mon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, clove. It wasn’t that long ago most of us were content to see pumpkins in two primary forms: as pie filling; and as the raw material for decorative jack o’lanterns. Maybe pumpkin ravioli was a thing. Maybe someone had a relative whose Halloween party bring-along was pumpkin bread. But those days are over. It’s a pumpkin-spiced world, and we’d better get used to living in it. *** Pumpkin is a winter squash, one of many varieties that reaches maturity in the fall. Other popular varieties include butternut, acorn, spaghetti, delicata and kabocha. The myth abounds online that pumpkins are not an integral element of pumpkin-flavored food. Even Wikipedia reports that “pumpkin pie-flavored products … are generally not flavored with pumpkins, but rather pumpkin pie spices.” Attentive readers will note that there is no attribution given to this assertion. Local chefs, bakers and brewers dismiss this notion. They say that pumpkins, or winter squash anyway, are central to all their pumpkin recipes, as are
rely on commercially produced puree rather than roasted whole pumpkins because of the convenience and consistency of the canned product. Lisa Parysz is the owner of The Cheesecake Lady in Hamilton. She says she couldn’t imagine making a pumpkin cheesecake without pumpkin, that the spices alone could never transform an ordinary cheesecake base into a convincing pumpkin treat. Pumpkins are necessary for texture and color. She has used fresh roasted pumpkins in the past, but uses canned puree today, saying that there isn’t enough of a difference in flavor to justify the additional time and effort required to roast the pumpkins. Chris Rakow is head brewer for River Horse Brewing Company in Ewing. Like many breweries these days, River Horse makes a pumpkin ale for release every autumn. Rakow also uses canned puree, saying Lisa Par ysz, owner of The it would be impractical for the brewery Cheesecake Lady in Hamilton, to roast fresh pumpkins for several reasons. One is that it would need a large holds a pumpkin cheesecake. commercial kitchen to roast the quantity of pumpkin it needs for the volume of traditional pumpkin pie spices. The two pumpkin ale it produces. Another is that beer takes time to ferment, and fresh have gone hand in hand for centuries. What is true is that some preparers pumpkins aren’t yet available in late
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summer, when the brewing process has to start if the beer is to be ready for fall. He admits that pumpkins don’t contribute much in the way of fermentable sugar or pumpkin flavor to the beer, which has a brown ale base. But he says they are essential for providing a warm orange hue and distinctive, smooth mouthfeel. River Horse does use whole dried spices, not granulated ones, in its beer. Gab Carbone is a co-owner of The Bent Spoon in Princeton, a boutique ice cream shop that has become known for its unusual flavors and commitment to using fresh, locally grown ingredients. She says The Bent Spoon does indeed roast fresh cheese pumpkins every year for its pumpkin ice cream. Cheese pumpkins are so named because they are flattish and yellowish, resembling rounds of cheese, and Carbone feels that they have a more intense pumpkin flavor than other varieties. It’s not easy roasting them, she says, but The Bent Spoon has been making pumpkin ice cream since it opened in 2004, and has the process down by now. Carbone says pumpkin ice cream is basically a frozen pumpkin custard, and that while quality whole spices are important to the flavor, the texture and earthiness of the custard could only come from actual pumpkin. The Bent Spoon also makes a pumpkin sorbet, the flavor of which she says is even more intense. She can think of one pumpkin flavor purveyor whose pumpkin-flavored treats don’t contain actual pumpkin: Starbucks. “We all know there’s no pumpkin puree in their coffee,” she says.
*** New Jersey farmers plant pumpkin seeds in July, anticipating that they will be ready for market by the end of September or early October. The bulbous, occasionally enormous pumpkins commonly seen on hay rides and grinning from front porches are edible, but they are not the tastiest winter squash in the world. One local farmer calls these “face pumpkins.” It’s in the subtleties of the flavor differences that chefs and bakers find their favorite squash for culinary use. Face pumpkins have high water content, which makes them inefficient for roasting. Some say that sugar pumpkins, which are typically rounder and more compact than face pumpkins, have the best flavor. Others, like Carbone, prefer cheese pumpkins. The kabocha squash, also known as Japanese pumpkin, is growing in popularity among local chefs. This year at Great Road Farm in Skillman, farmer Kyle Goedde is growing a lot of cinnamon girl, a kind of sugar pumpkin, as well as some kabocha squash. Goedde says that pumpkins make up about a quarter of the total volume of winter squash he hopes to harvest this year. He’s also growing butternut, kabocha, delicata, spaghetti, and a variety called Blue Hubbard (which, yes, is actually blue). Great Road Farm is different from most farms in that it has one chief client: Fenwick Hospitality Group. Entrepreneur Jim Nawn owns both operations. For a number of years, most of Great Road Farm’s produce went to one restaurant: Agricola, on Witherspoon Street. But in the last year, Nawn and Fenwick Hospitality Group have added
three new restaurants: The Dinky Bar and Kitchen, Cargot Brasserie, and Two Sevens Eatery and Cantina, all in Princeton. Today Great Road Farm provides all four restaurants, as well as Fenwick’s catering operation, with fresh ingredients. Goedde works with Fenwick’s chefs to decide what crops to grow. “I try to have individual meetings with each of the head chefs of the restaurants,” Goedde says. “They give me ideas about what they want, and I’ll kind of give them back an idea of what we can do.” One of those who depends on the hard work of Goedde and his staff is Chef Mitresh Saraiya of Agricola, who is getting ready to put some pumpkin and winter squash items on his menu. “At Agricola, we change our menu once every three to four weeks, which allows us to highlight ingredients that are at their peak in that very moment, as well as anything that’s moving out of season,” he says. With the pumpkin harvest just coming in, Saraiya hasn’t made any dishes with it just yet, but he is making plans. For this year, Saraiya’s preliminary plans include a a squash or pumpkin soup made with pumpkin spice foam and poached pears. He’s also considering bringing back a dish from last year, squash gnocchi. Many chefs tend to accent their squash dishes with sage, especially as the days get colder. Saraiya says that is definitely an easy direction to go in, which is why he’s trying to steer clear of it. He wants to give his diners something different to think about. “I’m leaning more toward tarragon,” he says. “I was working with it (and squash) just a few days ago, and it felt like I want tarragon and squash to be my profile this year.”
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address shedding and undercoat issues. Paws also specializes in products to alleviate dermatitis that can arise from allergies or other irritants. Skin preparations with avocado and oatmeal help with itching. DiPasquale says, “I have had a passion for all kinds of animals since I was a child. I worked at Great Adventure’s Safari in my late teens and love caring for the lions, elephants and other animals. In my twenties, a groomer asked me if I would like to learn the trade. It was the best decision of my life. Now more than 30 years later, I was offered the opportunity to purchase Paws and I have the greatest job and talented staff. I am privileged to have on staff Sandra Tkacs who is a stylist specializing in cat grooming and Morgana Korsak, a talented dog stylist.” Appointments can be scheduled all year long. “We attend to all breeds that need cooling cuts in the summer and help with soothing feet irritated by salt in the winter.” “We are a full-service Grooming Salon and are dedicated to providing the care your animal needs in a kind and loving way. All animals are different in the way they react to being left at a grooming salon, we realize that separation anxiety is a common reaction. We try to minimize the anxiety by creating a soothing environment. We play music and use padded matts for their comfort. The time frame is usually 3 to 4 hours . Bigger clients can require longer grooming times.” Paws Grooming provides the utmost professional care from cutting to dental hygiene to the full “pet manipedi” designed to pamper your pet and keep them healthy and happy. Call for an appointment anytime. Phone: (609) 586-9860.
Nottingham Insurance has evolved through four generations of family ownership into one of the premier insurance agencies in Central NJ and Eastern PA. Nottingham Insurance continues a long tradition of providing family and business insurance as well as a strong commitment to the communities in which they serve. In 1917, Major Voorhees Nutt started the Nutt Agency. Most of the customers of the agency back then were Farmers who resided in the Hamilton area. His son Stanley joined the firm in 1938 and eventually became owner of the agency after his father retired. Stanley continued the tradition of insuring many families and their businesses throughout the Hamilton community. Stanley and his wife Ada had a daughter named Beverly who worked part time in the agency. Beverly married Jack Blair when he returned to Hamilton after serving in the Air Force during the Korean War. Jack started his career as a draftsman with General Motors but eventually resigned in 1966 and began working with his father in-law Stanley learning the insurance business. He continued to focus on insuring residences and local businesses and the agency became a very strong community independent insurance agency in Hamilton. Jack served on many local community boards over the years including the Hamilton Area YMCA, Hamilton Grange and Hamilton Rotary. He enjoyed coaching the little league baseball and soccer teams while his 2 sons played through the years. Jack Blair’s sons, Jack Blair, Jr. and Greg Blair, joined the agency in the 1980s and eventually purchased the agency in 1994 – spanning to 4 generations. The following 23 years Nottingham Insurance would grow from a small 7 person firm to over 40 employees adding a 2nd location in Yardley PA in 2004 when Nottingham Insurance merged with Fell & Moon Company. Fell & Moon was also a generational agency dating back 100 years. With the merger Peter Toft joined the firm as a partner and manages the Yardley PA office. All three (3) partners at Nottingham Insurance believe in giving back to the community that serves them. They have taken leadership roles in many community and non-profit organizations. To name a few are the Hamilton Area YMCA, Trenton YMCA, Robbinsville Hamilton Rotary Club, Megan’s Place, Project Freedom, Miracle League of Mercer County, 200 Club of Mercer County, Hamilton Mobile Meals, and RWJ/Barnabas Hospital Hamilton. Nottingham Insurance has the ability to handle the personal insurance needs of individuals and families, the commercial needs for small, middle market, and large business, and a benefits division for group health with over 25 insurance companies, “Less than 3% of businesses today make it to the fourth generation, and we take a lot of pride in our longevity. Our staff works very hard to ensure that we are the independent agent of choice in our community. We value the relationships we have formed and realize that importance of taking care of our customers.” -Greg Blair
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STAYING IN HAMILTON Over the years many businesses have selected Hamilton as their site to locate. Hamilton deals with vast types of commercial operations that wish to settle within its borders. All are welcome, small and large alike. Trane, a leading global manufacturer of commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning, is one of these companies. It is located at 2231 East State Street Extension. The Trane story begins with James Trane, who emigrated from Norway to La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1864. Trane worked as a plumber and opened his own store in 1885. He was known as a stickler for quality and good services from the beginning – a winner all the way!! James Trayne’s son Reuben joined his father’s business after earning his degree in mechanical engineering in 1910; three years later, they incorporated The Trane Company. It quickly earned a reputation as an innovator after Reuben invented the convector radiator in 1923. In 1984, Trane was acquired by American Standard and by 2005, Trane accounted for almost 60 percent of American Standard’s revenues. American Standard sold off its namesake kitchen and bath division and its vehicle controls division in 2007, while retaining the Trane Company and then renaming itself Trane. Later that year, it was acquired by Ingersoll Rand. Trane is headquartered in Swords, Ireland, and has manufacturing sites around the globe. Residential products are manufactured at its East State Street Extension site. Hamilton is proud to have Trane with us – they and numerous other companies of all sizes provide jobs and rateables to our township and play an essential role in our community. Jack Rafferty, Executive Director - The Hamilton Partnership
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Few companies can boast of a 50 year history and fewer yet can proudly boast that they are still a family owned business down to the third generation. Talk of the Town Dance Studio is proud to announce the beginning of its 50th year of providing the area’s premier dance instruction. Founder and co-owner Kay Knoblock smiles, “Stephen Sondheim must have written his song from Follies just for me, because I’m Still Here! We opened our studio for our 50th year on September 10th and I an so excited to get to know our newest students and welcome back all our returning stars.” Knoblock, known as Miss Kay, operates this thriving studio in tandem with her daughter, Kim Antinoro. Her granddaughter Blasia Antinoro is one of the instructors as well and she is poised to take a management role should grandmother think of retiring. “What a thrill is it for me as a mother and a business owner to think that my personal dream of having one of the best dance studios in the region would be inherited by my daughter and granddaughter. They believe in my overriding passion to make dance a joy while maintaining exacting standards for students who want to excel professionally. This combination of passion and precision has resulted in our seeing our students dance on Broadway, for Disney, and for Barnum and Bailey.” Director Miss Kay has done it all. She has performed professionally with area bands and orchestras, choreographed several private and public school plays in the area and was the coordinator of several area beauty pageants.
Miss Kay has studied with some of the best like Luigi in New York, Rodney Greene of Philadelphia and many others throughout New York and Philadelphia. Miss Kim began dancing at 3 years old and continued her studies at the Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts and New York City. She worked under the direction of Richard Loatmen at Notre Dame at the age of 19 where she created the accredited Notre Dame dance program which continues to this day. Miss Kim has continued with choreography for the Open Air Theatre, Stewart Day School, Mercer County College Summer Program and local schools in the Hamilton and Burlington Areas. She was a performer-dance captain at Six Flags and was awarded her equity card at the age of 16. She has opened the opportunities to her students with performances and classes at Sesame Place, Boscov’s Parade, Disney, Disney workshop and much more. “We teach all aspects of dance at Talk of the Town, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, pointe, tap and hip-hop jazz and contemporary classes. We even offer Acro/Gymnastics which is a strength and conditioning class with the skills of gymnastics. This is perfect for cheerleaders who want to broaden their floor skills and the dancer who wants to become more flexible,” says Miss Kay. Join the family at Talk of the Town Dance Studio and become part of a long, proud tradition of excellence in dance. Their motto says it all: We are teachers who care. Talk of the Town Dance Studio is located at 528 Route in Hamilton. Phone: (609) 890-0086. Web: talkofthetowndancestudio.com.
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Rider’s accounting program ranked amongst top in U.S. Fourth national recognition this year Rider University’s accounting program was included in The Best Accounting Degree Programs 2018 list compiled by Best Value Schools. Best Value Schools researches thousands of colleges and universities to compile lists of the best schools that meet the most important needs of students. The purpose of the list was to provide students with the best chance at receiving a great education by listing schools that excel at providing quality educations, whether online or in traditional format. Rider offers an undergraduate degree in accounting and a Master of Accountancy program (MAcc). The online MAcc program received three national rankings this year alone. Known for its accelerated curriculum, the program can be completed in 16 months. For undergraduates, the accounting program offers an active summer internship program as well as a semester long co-op program, both emphasizing the importance of students engaging in the professional environment.
Former Pennsylvania governor joins Rider as executive in residence Gov. Mark Schweiker to share unique, proven experience with University’s Homeland Security program Former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker has been appointed executive in residence to Rider University’s Department of Political Science. Schweiker will share his considerable emergency management, crisis response and counterterrorism experience to support the University’s homeland security program. Schweiker was the only U.S. governor to assume his position as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. At his direction, Pennsylvania created the Office of Homeland Security. His administration also increased the security of state government facilities and its internet network, public venues, airports and nuclear power plants. He gained worldwide recognition in 2002 for leading a successful rescue of nine miners trapped in Quecreek, Somerset County.
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Survey: 98% of Class of 2017 are employed, in graduate school or volunteering Number represents an increase over the impressive results of 2016 Within six months of graduation, 98 percent of Rider University’s undergraduate Class of 2017 was employed, pursuing graduate study or volunteering, according to an alumni survey conducted by Rider’s Career Development and Success. In total, the number represents a five percent increase over the impressive results of the previous class, which found that 93 percent of alumni from the Class of 2016 had gained employment, graduate study or volunteer work. “The success of the Class of 2017 reflects the University’s commitment to preparing students for successful professional careers that reward the time and energy they have dedicated to their education,” says Kim Barberich, executive director of Career Development and Success.
The majority of respondents were employed, with 17 percent in graduate school and one percent volunteering. Close to 150 employers have hired alumni of the Class of 2017, including Ernst & Young, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, ESPN, Yelp, the New York Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. Department of Defense, the Walt Disney Company and Sesame Place, to name just a few. Of those who earned a graduate degree from Rider in 2017, 95 percent were employed and five percent were pursuing further graduate studies. Nearly three out of four alumni who responded to the survey and are now employed benefitted from hands-on experience through internships, co-ops or student teaching placements while at Rider.
Rider graduate admitted to exclusive Johnson & Johnson program Rushae Glover ‘18 to participate in Global Operations Leadership Development Program Prior to graduation, global supply chain management, international business and marketing major Rushae Glover ’18 secured a full-time position within Johnson & Johnson’s exclusive Global Operations Leadership Development (GOLD) program. Johnson & Johnson’s GOLD program helps recent graduates accelerate their career growth within the organization through a two-and-a-half-year program designed to expose them to various aspects of global supply chain management. Participants in the highly selective program combine classroom and online training with rotational job placements focused on their interests. Upon Glover’s successful completion of the program, she will move into a higher-level leadership position within Johnson & Johnson.
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Rider partners with U.S. Satellite Laboratory Program will integrate authentic data from NASA exploration in effort to increase STEM teachers Rider University is partnering with the U.S. Satellite Laboratory (USSL) to further develop science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers. Students in the Master of Arts and certificate programs in teacher leadership will be able to specialize in STEM by taking courses directly through USSL beginning this fall. USSL is dedicated to developing leaders in STEM and supporting teachers by providing authentic contexts for learning science and math content. It delivers live, online graduate courses for classroom teachers that support the
integration of real-world data available from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Master of Arts and certificate students will learn how to enhance STEM K-12 teaching by engaging students in the current contexts of ocean, space and the changing world climate, according to Dean of the College of Education and Human Services Dr. Sharon Sherman. “The quality of the math and science courses USSL
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Steinert High’s Ashley Goimbert wins a battle for the ball against Robbinsville’s Amanda Allen during the Spartans’ 8-0 loss Sept. 17, 2018. For more field hockey photos, turn to Page 46. (Photo by John Blaine.)
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help other guys along the way. It’s a lit- Sept. 17, the Lions had a 0-3 record in 2018. “He’s done wonders for our offensive tle bit more responsibility in that I have to be here for my teammates and they line,” Signora said. “We’ve grown leaps know if they ever need anything they and bounds under him.” One of the most important moves Klein have somebody to fall back on.” Signora is one of the Lions true sea- made was moving the 6-foot, 225-pound soned veterans. After playing sparingly Signora from guard out to right tackle. “Ryan’s heart and fight were his best as a freshman, he started seven games assets,” Klein said. “He on the O-line as a sophowas very undersized for a more while also contribcollege offensive lineman. uting to special teams. A I felt as though Ryan had coaching change resulted been playing out of posiin Goff arriving from Defition and he really didn’t ance College in Ohio, have a chance to succeed along with new offensive playing offensive guard line coach Donny Klein. versus larger defensive It marked the third lineman in one of the best straight season TCNJ Division III college footbrought in a new coach, ball conferences (the New but coming off a 2-8 Jersey Athletic Conferseason, the players ence). So moving him to welcomed the change offensive tackle and letand were immediately ting him use his great athimpressed with the semiSignora leticism, heart, and fight new staff. give him a better chance “More so than anything, we were excited hearing that and he did a great job.” Signora played right guard as a sophoCoach Goff was coming in and we were maintaining at least part of our coaching more, where more importance is placed staff and also adding on to it,” Signora on strength than quickness. When the said. “It’s exciting to see the program change was made, Ryan gained a new growing in a positive way for the future lease on o-line life and agreed with Klein and we’re excited to see where it goes is was a better fit. “I feel very comfortable on the outside,” from here.” TCNJ improved to 4-6 last year, and Signora said. “You go against a little bit Signora raved about the job Klein did. As of more of finesse and agile edge rusher as
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By Rich Fisher At St. Joseph’s University they are fond of saying “The Hawk will never die.” Neither will the confidence of Mike Fornaro, which made the two a perfect fit. Fornaro’s self-assurance admittedly took a hit the previous three years but he never completely doubted himself. Despite being in the Rutgers men’s soccer program and not seeing one minute of play in an actual game, the Steinert graduate kept telling himself he could be a Division I player. And now, he’s proving it to everyone else. The former Spartan All-State player is a junior captain for St. Joe’s, where he started the first six games of the season at center back and played 610 of a possible 620 minutes during that stretch. He played every minute in all but one match. After winning just three games last season, the Hawks surpassed that by mid-September with a 4-3 record with two games remaining before Atlantic 10 play started. “It’s definitely exciting to be back on the field,” Fornaro said. “It feels like it’s been so long since I’ve been playing seriously when it actually mattered. It’s been really fun. We started off pretty strong. I get along really well with the other guys on the team.” Most notably, he is the Fornaro of old. “I feel like I’ve got my confidence back that I lost a little bit at Rutgers,” he said. “When you’re not on the field it’s tough to be confident in yourself. I’m definitely happy again. That’s the most important thing. I’m really enjoying it now.” Fornaro’s time at Rutgers was one of those life lessons that not everything goes according to plan, and you either adjust or get bowled over. As a walk-on he did not mind redshirting as a freshman while the Knights enjoyed a strong season. But when RU slumped badly the past two years and he still could not get
off the bench, Fornaro knew it was time to make a move. “A couple guys graduated after my first year; and my sophomore year I tried working into the lineup and nothing really came for me,” he said. “Going into my junior year they brought in some younger guys who were playing ahead of me. I saw the writing on the wall. I had to decide if I was going to be stuck on the bench the last two years of my career or try to go somewhere else and get back on the field. So I made the decision now I’m here.” Despite his lack of playing time, Fornaro has no bitterness toward Rutgers coach Dan Donigan, a fellow Steinert alum. “Absolutely not,” he said. “There was never any issues, we have good relationship. We never butted heads or anything. Soccer’s a pretty subjective sport, he didn’t see what he wanted in me, but I still have a relationship with him, I just moved on. It’s how sports is, you just have to understand it.” In the end, Fornaro fell victim to a numbers game, and his abilities were better suited for another program. His ex-coach is thrilled that he found the right situation. “I like him, he’s a great kid,” Donigan said. “St. Joe’s is a great fit for him, and we are very happy for him.” Many players whose Division I dreams of glory get smacked down end up transferring to a Division III school figuring on guaranteed playing time. Fornaro still felt he belonged at a high level and never entertained such thoughts. “I think I prepared myself over the years to play at this level,” he said. “Obviously things just didn’t particularly work out at Rutgers. I knew I could play, we weren’t winning; so to me there was no point in staying with them. Mentally, I felt I should keep challenging myself instead of going to a lower level.” The schools Fornaro had in mind
were St. Joe’s, LaSalle and Delaware, opposition, but he goes at it with zeal. “Mike’s biggest asset is that he is but he targeted St. Joe’s when some players he knew on the team mentioned a tough, fierce competitor and he has their need for a center back. Fornaro did excellent leadership qualities,” D’Ambra some self-promotional work by getting said. “He works hard, holds not only his trainer, James Galanis—credited for himself accountable but his teammates much of U.S. Women’s National Team as well. He’s very committed to the prostar Carli Lloyd’s development—and gram on and off the field and loves his U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Bobby Smith teammates. Some kids just excel in the right environment, and Mike gets along to contact St. Joe’s on his behalf. “After we watched his highlight video, with the coaching staff well. He feels valwe felt Mike would be able to help us ued and he feels he can help the team.” And while Fornaro’s time at Rutgers so we started recruiting him from that point,” coach Don D’Ambra said. “We won’t make his Top 10 list of athletic did not recruit him (out of Steinert) achievements, he did take some posibecause we were not looking for his tives from the experience. Fornaro is still friends with several position that year. But of the Scarlet Knights (this time) we felt he was players, and he felt that athletic, tough and would playing against Big Ten add depth to our back line caliber players in practice and challenge to get on helped make him a better the field. We also liked the player. fact that Mike was in a Big That had its limits, 10 program playing with however. high level players.” “It’s hard to really learn Fornaro transferred from the game because to St. Joseph’s last spring you’re not really involved and things did not look so you’re not as invested promising at the outset. in it, Fornaro said. “Mike came in out of But perhaps the bigshape and actually did not gest positive to come out impress much during the Fornaro of the situation, is that spring,” D’Ambra said. Fornaro learned that he “He was not happy, and after several one-v-one meetings with has the guts and wherewithal to try and Mike, we told him what he needed to do improve a situation that might decimate another player. to be successful for our program.” “I learned more about myself than Fornaro took the advice to heart and threw himself into a rigorous training anything,” said Fornaro, who is still on program once the spring season ended. schedule to graduate with a political sci“It was definitely different this sum- ence degree in December 2019. “Dealmer than the past three summers,” he ing with adversity, not quitting, believsaid. “All the focus was on fitness, get- ing in yourself, making a move to a new ting in the gym, being on the track, get- school. There was a point where I was ting on the field. That took up my whole close to quitting, but I feel looking back summer every day. I knew I had a pretty on that 10 years from now it would have good chance of being on the field, and been pretty messed up if I never took when the opportunity came, I wanted a chance and tried to get myself on the to make sure I was ready for it. I played field again. “If I came here and didn’t play, I a little bit for NJ Cobra, but in the area where I struggled I knew the games would understand it. I would understand weren’t gonna get me where I needed to maybe I wasn’t up to par. But I think be; and having to work on my own was deep down I do know I could play at this gonna be the real deal (clincher) for me. level, so instead of quitting and just kind of letting it be that, I moved on and got “ D’Ambra noted that Fornaro reported back to a place where I thought I could this fall in top physical condition and as challenge myself again and have a little one of the hardest workers on the team. new breath of fresh air.” Sounds like a true Hawk whose spirit And despite being a newcomer, his attiwill never die. tude made an impression. “He most importantly showed excellent leadership with how he communicated with his teammates, and they voted him captain along with Ed McCusker and Lou Vilotti,” D’Ambra said. “It was nice that people take notice of the things you’re doing, like coming A NEW CHURCH FOR CENTRAL NJ in fit and just trying to bring intensity to training, bringing focus, doing all Service 10:00 a.m. Sundays the right things,” Fornaro said. “ It was nice to see other people recognize that, Robbinsville Senior Center not just myself and coaches. It kind of 1117 Route 130, Robbinsville, NJ brought everything full circle back to where it used to be.” It has been steady progression ever Next to Library & since. As one of the team’s oldest playPolice Department ers, he continues to set a positive example of taking care of his body, getting in the training room and hydrating properly. His role in the back depends on the
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West lineman Ornosky making up for lost time By Rich Fisher Dan Ornosky has been a two-way lineman most of his life and is especially adept on the offensive line. Ask him what he prefers, however, and he won’t take sides. “I love ’em both,” the Hamilton West senior said. “I love to be able to hit someone, and I love to be able to put someone on their back.” Unfortunately, that was a lost love last season as Ornosky had to sit out the year after suffering a knee injury in the first scrimmage. “I was playing defense, making a tackle,” he recalled. “I felt something hit the side of my knee.” And that was that. On Sept. 7, 2017, Ornosky underwent surgery, and the Hornets’ offensive line was suddenly without its best player. Ornosky had started at center and done well as a sophomore and was being counted on heavily to lend leadership while snapping the ball once again. “Experience is everything when you’re talking about the offensive line,” coach Tom Hoglen said. “When I look back, Gian DeGuzman was our only guy with any experience. We played two sophomores (Zach Medina and Gage Storer) who never played a varsity snap. Last year to this year, what a big difference. Now those guys have experience, as well as Dan and Javeon (Edler at cen-
ter). It gives us a nice solid offensive line.” Jacob Darby, John Dyott and Pat Migliaccio will also see time up front, and it is Ornosky who will be leading the way at left guard. The 6-1, 290-pounder was moved one spot over in order to take advantage of his size and strength. He will also see some time on defense. “He’s definitely our leader, especially with our linemen, but with the whole team as well, that’s why he’s named captain,” Hoglen said. “We’re just happy he’s out here having fun again playing the game of football. He does all the right things, that’s what we expect.” That should not be surprising, as Ornosky has been a lineman and been around linemen all his life. His dad, John Ornosky, was recruited by Division II programs but blew out his knee and ended up going to West Virginia for academics. His older half-brother, Frank Quartucci, was a former Hornet standout who earned a scholarship to Rutgers and has gone on to strong-man competition fame. “My dad coached me and (Frank) up and, between both of them, I was able to get everything down to perfection, especially in the weight room and on the field,” Ornosky said. “Growing up I was always at West watching Frank play. He would come out with me whenever he had the opportunity. When he was at Rutgers, we didn’t have as much time as
I would like, but every time he was here on weekends we would be on the field and every day, and after he was done school we would work out together.” Ornosky started in Hamilton Pop Warner but struggled with the league’s weight limit, moved to Hamilton PAL and played there until his freshman year. During his first season he got called up to JV and dressed for varsity games. As a sophomore, he did not surprise himself by earning the starting center’s job on varsity. “I worked hard to where I believed I had the ability to do that,” he said. “It was nice that I did make it, but I thought I earned it.” Ornosky was set for a big junior season, as Hamilton was loaded with senior skill players in need of a veteran lineman to open holes for them. That all came crashing down when Ornosky was injured. “That was the worst feeling of my life,” he said. “I was playing football since I was 5. I was around football every day of my life. Losing it for a year sucked.” Rather than sulk, Ornosky decided to make himself valuable to the team in other ways (while also sneaking in his second love: fishing). “He stuck around,” Hoglen said. “Even when he was injured, he was here all the time helping the younger guys get better and that’s gonna pay off for this year.”
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It’s probably safe to say Grace Werosta’s career dreams are a bit more ambitious than most 17-year-olds. The Hun School senior has whittled her college choices down to academic powers Duke and Northeastern, where she hopes to major in biomedical engineering. “The end goal is probably learning how to grow organs and eventually reprint them out of someone’s own cells,” Werosta said. “That way when you transplant it, you won’t have a rejection because it’s made from your own body.” It’s too bad Werosta did not discover such a process before she needed it. But, maybe she can help others avoid her fate. “Yeah,” she said, “I can grow a part of a spine that isn’t fractured.” That would have been nice to have during the previous two soccer seasons. As it was, the Mercerville resident had to serve as Hun’s team manager both years after suffering two stress fractures in her back within four months. The first came during a Raiders lacrosse game during her freshman year, and the second occurred during travel soccer that summer. Although she was still able to play lacrosse, Werosta was forced to the soccer sidelines mostly due to the position she played. As a goalie, she could not risk the diving and pounding of hitting the ground for fear of what it could do to the spine. But she wanted to remain part of the team and decided to keep the scorebook and shoot film for the Raiders varsity. The anguish of not playing was too much to handle, however, and Werosta is making a comeback this fall as a defender for Hun.
“I think this shows just a dedication and commitment to the team and the program and a love for the game and the sport,” Hun coach Joanna Hallac said just prior to opening day. “She absolutely loves being around the girls. I think sitting out versus getting in the game, there’s a competitiveness there that doesn’t go away when you grow up as a competitive athlete. And she also gets along very well with the girls, which is another factor. She’s just having a ball.” The question is, will her foot touch the ball much this year? “I can see her getting time,” Hallac said. “Maybe not just in the back, but maybe spelling someone on the outside, or even at defensive center-mid for five minutes. She’s strong enough on the ball and understands the game well enough, she can be used as a kind of utility player.” It’s an impressive comeback story that has teammates singing her praises. “I think it’s amazing,” senior captain Liv McNulty said. “She’s always so committed to our program whether she was being a manager, being injured on the sideline. I’m so happy she did decide to come back for senior year. It’s just a full circle. In practice she has a killer left foot. She always gets the back netting during our shooting drills so I’m really happy she’s sticking with it and not letting two years of not playing stop her.” Werosta, who grew up playing with Hamilton rec and the Hamilton Wildcats before moving on to FC Bucks travel program, played goalie for Hun’s JV team as a freshman and was a varsity back-up. She got through the season unscathed but was not so fortunate in the spring and summer. “I can remember the two distinct moments it actually happened,” she
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Grace Werosta persues the action during Hun’s 3-0 win against Ewing Sept. 8, 2018. Werosta’s back on the soccer field this fall after sitting out two seasons due to stress fractures in her back. (Photo by Vincent Shea.) recalled. “It was a throwing motion in lacrosse where I actually felt when it happened in the first place. The second it happened I felt this sharp pain go right into my back.” Unaware it was a fracture, Werosta played travel soccer and when she dove for a shot that familiar sharp pain surfaced again in her back. A trip to the doctor followed, where she was diagnosed with two separate fractures. Wanting to remain with the team she became soccer manager her sophomore year and, wearing a back brace, returned to play lacrosse that spring. Werosta tried to play the field toward the end of spring travel soccer but didn’t feel confident enough to try it with Hun as a junior. After two full seasons on the bench, however, it got to her. “Sitting on the bench with the team was when I felt I really missed the game,” Werosta said. “I was there with them cheering them on but I didn’t feel like I was totally part of the team. The last game of my junior year I was at the table keeping the stat book and at that moment I realized ‘I don’t want to do this anymore. If I’m gonna be part of this I’d
rather play than just sit here and watch.’ I realized what I was missing out on. I missed the game so much. I talked to coach and said ‘Hey, I want to try playing field.’” Hallac was all for it—with one regret. “She was a little nervous, I left her without a manager,” Werosta said with a laugh. “But we fixed that issue.” The coach had faith that her converted defender could survive in the field for several reasons. “She’s kind of re-acquainting herself with the game, but as a goalkeeper she has a good sense of the game, so she’s kind of ahead of the game,” Hallac said. “She’s a lefty, so that gives us a little advantage too. She probably won’t be starting and playing whole games, but I think we’re definitely going to use her in a variety of fashions.” As for how she looked in the early going, Hallac said, “You can see little flashes. She has a head for the game, movement off the ball. She’s got decent touch, she knows how to get away from a defender. I think the biggest challenge for her is getting into the game shape you need for varsity level. I think that will come as the season goes on. She has a great attitude and great work rate and just a desire to get better.” The best news is that physically, Werosta has been pain-free for over a year so the back appears to be full strength. Mentally, she had to re-adjust to being a field player. “I feel like it was definitely a little nerve-wracking, not being used to the position at all,” she said. “When I played travel I never played a field position, I was always in goal all game every game. It was definitely a little nerve-wracking when we started preseason this year but I’m definitely improved now.” Because of the two-year sabbatical, Werosta is not setting any type of tangible goals. She just wants to enjoy the game, which she calls a passion that helps relieve the stress of everyday life. “At this point, it’s more like I just want to do my best and see how this goes more than anything,” she said. “Rather than wanting to be able to stop so many shots or playing a certain amount of minutes, I just want to be out there and enjoy the game again.” She certainly deserves at least that much before going off to make medical history.
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Nottingham’s Vasquez shows versatility on and off field By Rich Fisher Ivonne Vasquez is pretty darn versatile. She can score a goal, fill your plate with chicken and broccoli, set up a teammate to score, sell you a long-sleeved laced grommet top, or prevent an opposing forward from getting off a good shot. A lot of times she‘s doing all of it in one weekend. As the glue that holds the Nottingham High girls’ soccer team together, Vasquez is one of the Colonial Valley Conference’s top two-way midfielders. But a gal can’t live by soccer alone, so Vasquez saves for college while picking up extra spending money with two parttime jobs. She makes sure the food gets on the dishes at Panda Express restaurant in Hamilton, and is a cashier Aeropostale in Quakerbridge Mall—all in between travel and high school soccer games and practices. That’s a lot of hours for a kid to put in. “I work two days a week at Panda and three days a week at Aeropostale,� Vasquez said, adding with a laugh, “I know, I live a depressing life.� Throw in frequent trips to the gym and most would call it an active, productive life. Northstars’ coach Christie Fink is glad to be a part of it. In Vasquez, she has a two-time Mercer 33 selection and All-CVC performer helping lead the way on a young squad. “She’s the heart and soul of our mid-
Nottingham High’s Ivonne Vasquez has proven her versatility by juggling school, soccer and two part-time jobs. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) field and our team,� Fink said. “She’s definitely a good leader for us on and off the field. She’s a great kid. And when she gets the ball; it’s that calming feeling for us as coaches. She’s also very dangerous with the ball. I love watching her play.� Vasquez is a born midfielder. She began playing in Hamilton rec at age 6
and was a supposed defender, but as she noted, positioning at that age doesn’t mean much since the whole team just chases the ball around like a swarm of bees. Upon joining the Hamilton Wildcats travel program (now the NJ Rush) at age 8, “they just put me at midfield and I’ve been playing it my whole life. I’m pretty comfortable at that position.�
It’s not the easiest spot when it comes to comfort level, as any good midfielder must be in tune with everything happening on the field, both in front of and behind her. Vasquez is equipped for it. “She has great vision on the field,� Fink said. “She sees things that most players don’t see.� It’s an attribute Vasquez feels is imperative in her role. “Having visuals, being able to see the field is important,� she said. “I guess it just comes naturally. I just come out and do it. If I thought about why, I would definitely overthink it.� And with all that she can do, that would be a heck of a lot to have to (over) think about. “She’s good on the ball,� Fink said. “She gets great balls to the outside mids and to forwards. She’s unbelievable on attack. She can pretty much shoot from anywhere. She’s just dangerous and just as good defensively. She’s really just a good all-around player. She’s a little bit of everything. “ Vasquez’s talents were enough to earn her a starting berth as a freshman, and she produced two goals and six assists. When Fink arrived as head coach the following year, Vasquez exploded for 14 goals and two assists. “I could see right away she had a passion for the game,� Fink said. “She loves the game; she knows the game. She’s not the most vocal player on the field, but she just leads by example. She does
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the little things right that makes the big picture much easier. She’s definitely a calming force on the field.” Vasquez’s numbers dropped to four goals and five assists last year, but her level of play was just as high. There were a few reasons for the diminished numbers; one of the biggest being that freshman Gia Girman emerged and took on much of the scoring load, leaving Vasquez to be more of a facilitator and defender. “When I see an open net or an opening I’ll be a little selfish and take it myself but if I know I can’t, I’ll pass it off,” she said. “I would rather set someone else up because I feel that’s a big role a midfielder plays. They’re the one that feeds the ball to the forwards.” Feeding Girman is never a bad thing, as she scored five goals in the Northstars 2-0 start this season. “She and Gia play very well together,” Fink said. “They both obviously know the game pretty well, and they play off of each other a lot. But we have a lot of other players that are really nice complements to them and we’re adding to that. We had some young girls come in and make things happen.”
Vasquez also has a good chemistry will fellow midfielder Emily Midura, as the two have a strong understanding of when to look out for each other. “When you have someone else playing in the midfield with you it’s all about communicating,” Vasquez said. “When Em wants to go up I’ll cover for her or when I want to go up she’ll cover for me. You can’t just stay with each other in the midfield.” Vasquez, who has a GPA over 3.5 but has yet to decide on a college, started off well this year with a goal and assist in the first two games. She will likely have to bump up her scoring with teammate Giuliana Pocino out for the season with a torn ACL. “Losing Giuliana was a crushing blow, our numbers were already low this year,” Fink said. “But we have talent. We have to put a full game together every game. It puts a little more pressure on Ivonne but she can handle it. She’s definitely a very dangerous player in the CVC right now, so she’s gonna be pretty marked up. But she does well at that, she’s good under pressure, I’m not worried about it. She’ll hopefully put some away for us and make some things happen.”
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The Steinert High field hockey team lost, 8-0, to Robbinsville Sept. 17, 2018. Top left: Julianna Shaltis looks to pass the ball. Top right: Molly Mizenko controls the ball on defense in front of Robbinsville’s Grace Maslak. Center: Courtney McLaughlin makes a play on the ball. Bottom left: Gianna Casale makes a save late in the second half. Bottom right: Natalie Kozemchak controls the ball on defense. (Photos by John Blaine.)
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, October 1
Greenwood Avenue Farmers Market, Greenwood Avenue, 427 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, 609-278-9677. facebook.com/ greenwoodavefarmersmarket. Fresh produce, vegetables, juice, bread, meat, and seafood, plus free health screenings, nutrition education, live music, and games. 1 p.m. Playgroup, Moms Club of Hamilton, The Ray Dwier Center, 392 Church Street, Hamilton. meetup.com/hamiltonmoms. Held at the Ray Dwier Center every Monday and Wednesday. E-mail hamiltonmomsclub@ gmail.com for information about group activities and location for at-home mothers and their families. 10 a.m. to noon. Art Chill Night, Championship Bar, 931 Chambers Street, Trenton. championshipbartrenton.com. Crayons and drinks. Art supplies provided. Free. 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 2
The Age of Innocence, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Douglas McGrath’s world premiere adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel set in New York City during the Gilded Age. 7:30 p.m. Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group, Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, Capital Health Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-7485. capitalhealth.org/ events. Comprehensive educational and emotional support group for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer or undergoing breast cancer treatment. 6 p.m. Read and Pick: Pumpkins, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-9242310. terhuneorchards.com. Read a book and pick pumpkins. $8. Register. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Wednesday, October 3
The Age of Innocence, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Douglas McGrath’s world premiere adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel set in New York City during the Gilded Age. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Alternative Healing for Animals, RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjhamilton. org. Learn about some of the many alternative and holistic modalities possible for healing animals. Included are nutrition, essential oils, crystal and sound therapies, Reiki, acupressure, homeopathic first aid, and several others. $35. 10 a.m. Healthy Happy Hour, Hamilton Area YMCA, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-581-9622. hamiltonymca.org. Enjoy healthy food and drinks while socializing. Free. 5 p.m.
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Thursday, October 11
Detroit ‘67, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 7:30 p.m. Shining Lights Gala, Stone Terrace, 2275 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-393-9922. icgmc.org. Broadway artist Ciaran Sheehan performs, plus dinner. Proceeds benefit Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County. $70. Register. 6 p.m. The Dark Side of the Sourlands, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Jim Davidson presents wild tales of grisly murders, missing persons, bootlegging, and more. Free. Register. 7 p.m.
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American Idiot, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. Friends try to break out of their post-9/11, aimless, suburban existence. Featuring the music of Green Day. $20. 8 p.m. Detroit ‘67, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 8 p.m. You Can’t Take It with You, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown. mtmplayers.org. MTM Players presents the classic comedy by George Kaufman and Moss Hart. $18. 8 p.m. Ed Hamell, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $10. 8 p.m. A Night to Shine: Fashion Editor, Shine and Inspire, Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer Street, Hamilton. shineandinspire.org. Dinner, wine, desserts, raffles, fashion vendors, and moer. Register. $55. 6:30 p.m.
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Philly POPS, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 215-8931999. phillypops.org. Benefit concert for St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center in Lawrence features Broadway vocalist and pianist Michael Cavanaugh presenting “The Music of Elton John.” $35 to $90. 7:30 p.m. The Age of Innocence, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Douglas McGrath’s world premiere adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel set in New York City during the Gilded Age. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. American Idiot, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. Friends try to break out of their post-9/11, aimless, suburban existence. Featuring the music of Green Day. $20. 8 p.m. You Can’t Take It with You, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown. mtmplayers.org. MTM Players presents the classic comedy by George Kaufman and Moss Hart. $18. 8 p.m. You Can’t Take It With You, Open Arts PAC, openartspac.org. $18. 8 p.m. Celtic Rock with Na’Bodach, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $12. 8 p.m. Cranberry Fest, Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City. btowncranfest.com. Juried arts and crafts show and sale, music, kids’ zone, food, and more. 10 a.m. Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton. terhuneorchards.com. Corn maze, food, activities for children, pumpkin painting, music, wagon rides, and more. $8. 10 a.m. Mercer County Women’s Expo, Quaker Bridge Mall, 3320 Route 1, Lawrence, 609-6720324. healthandwellnessexposusa.com. 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Objects Count: A Decade of Collecting at the New Jersey State Museum, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-6464. statemuseum.nj.gov. Exhibition opening. See items ranging from an Ice Age-period caribou antler to a 1930s flight suit and more that tell the story of New Jersey. 9 a.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. House Tour, John Abbott II House, 2200 Kuser Road, Hamilton. hamiltontownshiphistory. org. Tour the John Abbott House, built in
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ment during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. American Idiot, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. Friends try to break out of their post-9/11, aimless, suburban existence. Featuring the music of Green Day. $20. 8 p.m. You Can’t Take It with You, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown. mtmplayers.org. MTM Players presents the classic comedy by George Kaufman and Moss Hart. $18. 8 p.m. The Peace Creeps, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609424-3766. mancavenj.com. $10. 8 p.m. Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton. terhuneorchards.com. Corn maze, food, activities for children, pumpkin painting, music, wagon rides, and more. $8. 10 a.m. Pink Pumpkin Party, Radiology Affiliates Imaging, Captain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs, 2330 Princeton Pike, Lawrence, 609- 585-8800, ext. 3020. Food, pumpkin painting, trick or treat, face painting, and games. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community Health Fair, YWCA Parking Lot, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, 609-4972100 ext. 346. Free cancer screenings for uninsured or underinsured county residents, blood pressure screenings, eye screenings, demos, kids’ activities, food trucks, and more. To register for a screening, contact NJCEED at (609) 989-0236. 10 a.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. House Tour, John Abbott II House, 2200 Kuser Road, Hamilton. hamiltontownshiphistory. org. Tour the John Abbott House, built in 1730. Noon. Apple Days Fall Harvest, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-9242310. terhuneorchards.com. Pony rides, pedal tractors, wagon rides, corn maze, farm animals, food, and live music. $8. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Jersey Beer Festival, Festival Grounds, Mercer County Park. cjbeerfest.com. Beer tasting, cash bar, food trucks, and music. $60. 1 p.m. Public Ghost Hunts, White Hill Mansion, 217 Fourth Street, Fieldsboro. whitehillmansion. com. Explore the White Hill Mansion with an experienced ghost hunter. $40. 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 14
American Idiot, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. Friends try to break out of their post-9/11, aimless, suburban existence.
Featuring the music of Green Day. $20. 2 p.m. Detroit ‘67, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 2 p.m. You Can’t Take It With You, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-424-3058. openartspac.org. $18. 5 p.m. Anniversary Celebration (Stiftungsfest), Donauschwaben of Trenton, 127 Route 156, Hamilton, 609-586-6109. trentondonauschwaben.com. Anniversary dinner, entertainment, door prizes, and more. $25. Register. 1 p.m. BAPS Charities Health Fair, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 112 North Main Street, Robbinsville. baps.org. Blood work and health screenings focusing on preventative care. 8 a.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. House Tour, John Abbott II House, 2200 Kuser Road, Hamilton. hamiltontownshiphistory. org. Tour the John Abbott House, built in 1730. Noon. Apple Days Fall Harvest, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-9242310. terhuneorchards.com. Pony rides, pedal tractors, wagon rides, corn maze, farm animals, food, and live music. $8. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, October 15
Greenwood Avenue Farmers Market, Greenwood Avenue, 427 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, 609-278-9677. facebook.com/ greenwoodavefarmersmarket. Fresh produce, vegetables, juice, bread, meat, and seafood, plus free health screenings, nutrition education, live music, and games. 1 p.m. Stamp Collecting, Hamilton Philatelic Society, Hamilton Library, Justice Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton. hamiltonphilatelic.org. 7:15 p.m. Art Chill Night, Championship Bar, 931 Chambers Street, Trenton. championshipbartrenton.com. Crayons and drinks. Art supplies provided. Free. 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16
Medicare Drug Plan: What is Best for You?, RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-5845900. rwjhamilton.org. Learn about annual Medicare pricing and coverage changes, plus see a demonstration of the internet-based Medicare Drug Plan finder and take home a workbook. 2 p.m.
Stamp Collecting, Hamilton Philatelic Society, Hamilton Library, Justice Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton. hamiltonphilatelic.org. “Identifying the Eight Antebellum 3c Washington Stamps” by Don Getzin. 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 17
BalletX, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. “The Pride of Philadelphia” contemporary dance performance. 7:30 p.m. For The Love Of Reading Book Club, Hamilton Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. hamiltonnjpl.org. “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. Email hamiltonlibrarybookclub@ gmail.com for information. 6 p.m. For the Love of Reading Book Club, Hamilton Townshup Public Library, 1 Samuel A. Alito Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. hamiltonnjpl. org. “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. For more information, send an email to hamiltonlibrarybookclub@gmail. com. 6 p.m. End of Pipe, Mill Hill Basement, 300 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-989-1600. $10. 9 p.m.
Thursday, October 18
BalletX, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. “The Pride of Philadelphia” contemporary dance performance. 7:30 p.m. Detroit ‘67, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 7:30 p.m. Pop-Up Poetry Cafe, Studio B Bistro, 439 South Broad Street, Suite 106, Trenton. taacf.com. Open mic even for all ages, plus music by DJ Say Whaat. Light snacks and beverages provided. Todd Evans and Giovanni Williams host. Free. 5 p.m. What is Tenotomy?, RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjhamilton.org. Learn about the procedure that treats tendinitis, plantar fascitis, bursitis of foot, ankley, hip, knee, elbow, shoulder, and joint pain with an ultrasound and local anesthetic. 1 p.m. Broadcast Hysteria: Orson Welles’s “War of the Worlds” and the Art of Fake News, Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-924-9529. princetonlibrary. org. A. Brad Schwartz presents. 7 p.m.
Friday, October 19
A Raisin in the Sun, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old
Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. Lorraine Hansberry’s classic work about a black working class family struggling to achieve the American Dream. $18. Through October 28. 8 p.m. Detroit ‘67, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 8 p.m. Art Auction/Silent Auction, Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer Street, Hamilton. rhrotary.org. Framed fine art and silent auction gift baskets, plus hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine. $10. 6:30 p.m. Raymond the Amish Comic, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $10. 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 20
Detroit ‘67, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. A Raisin in the Sun, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. Lorraine Hansberry’s classic work about a black working class family struggling to achieve the American Dream. $18. 8 p.m. The Improvised Shakespeare Company, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Five Chicagoans improvise a Shakespearean masterpiece based on an audience-suggested title. 8 p.m. Opening Night, Capital Philharmonic Orchestra, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 215-893-1999. capitalphilharmonic.org. Celebrating the legacy of Leonard Bernstein. $30-$65. 7:30 p.m. Pat Guadagno, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. mancavenj.com. $10. 8 p.m. Reach for the Stars Masquerade Ball, Stone Terrace, 2275 Kuser Road, Hamilton. theasstarofhope.org. Cocktail reception, open bar, silent auctions, and raffles benefitting Thea’s Star of Hope. $125. 7 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner, Grace Saint Paul Church, 3715 East State Street Extension, Mercerville, 609-586-6004. gracestpaul.org. Adults $14. Children 4-12 $7. Call or send an email
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sunday, october 21
a raisin in the sun, Kelsey theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. Lorraine Hansberry’s classic work about a black working class family struggling to achieve the American Dream. $18. 2 p.m. detroit ‘67, Mccarter theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 2 p.m. BAPS Charities Health Fair, baPs shri swaminarayan Mandir, 112 North Main Street, Robbinsville. baps.org. Blood work and health screenings focusing on preventative care. 9 a.m. Guided tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. House tour, John Abbott II House, 2200 Kuser Road, Hamilton. hamiltontownshiphistory. org. Tour the John Abbott House, built in 1730. noon. a Walk through time Historical House tour, Hightstown-east Windsor Historical society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown. hewhs.com. Walking tour of five private homes. $25. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. apple days Fall Harvest, terhune orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Pony rides, pedal trac-
Monday, october 22
Greenwood avenue Farmers Market, Greenwood avenue, 427 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, 609-278-9677. facebook.com/ greenwoodavefarmersmarket. Fresh produce, vegetables, juice, bread, meat, and seafood, plus free health screenings, nutrition education, live music, and games. 1 p.m. Conversations on Creativity: An Evening with susan orlean, Grounds for sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-924-9529. princetonlibrary.org. The journalist and author presents. 7 p.m. art chill night, championship bar, 931 Chambers Street, Trenton. championshipbartrenton.com. Crayons and drinks. Art supplies provided. Free. 8 p.m.
tuesday, october 23
Meniere’s, Vertigo, and Hearing Problems, rWJ Fitness and Wellness center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-5845900. rwjhamilton.org. Learn about Meniere’s disease, a disorder that affects the inner ear, which is resposible for your balance, as well as hearing. 10 a.m. Managing Pain Without drugs, rWJ Fitness and Wellness center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjhamilton. org. Learn about proven non-pharmacological alternative approaches as well as guidelines for evaluating new treatments for main management. 1:30 p.m. Open Archive: “War of the Worlds” Fan (and Hate) Mail, Grounds for sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-924-9529. princetonlibrary.org. Specialists from the University of Michigan present firsthand archival material related to the “War of the Worlds” broadcast. 7 p.m.
Wednesday, october 24
Ask the Dietician, rWJ Fitness and Wellness center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjhamilton.org. Bring your nutrition questions and receive a free body fat analysis. 1 p.m.
tHursday, october 25
detroit ‘67, Mccarter theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 7:30 p.m. author talk, Hamilton Public Library, 1 Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. hamiltonnjpl.org. Sarada Chiruvolu discusses
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FrIday, october 26
a raisin in the sun, Kelsey theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. Lorraine Hansberry’s classic work about a black working class family struggling to achieve the American Dream. $18. 8 p.m. detroit ‘67, Mccarter theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 8 p.m. divorce recovery Program, Princeton church of christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. princetonchurchofchrist.com. Nondenominational support group for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m.
saturday, october 27
detroit ‘67, Mccarter theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement during a brutal police crackdown that has set off riots throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. a raisin in the sun, Kelsey theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. Lorraine Hansberry’s classic work about a black working class family struggling to achieve the American Dream. $18. 8 p.m. Piano rock top, Halo Pub, 4617 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, 609-586-1811. Standards, ballads, classics, and progressive rock. 7 p.m. Halloween show, randy now’s Man cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. mancavenj.com. Shewolf Dana Kain and The Mighty Incisors. All ages. $10. 8 p.m. Safe Sitter Babysitting Class, rWJ Fitness and Wellness center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjhamilton.org. Childcare course designed for tweens and teens grades six to eight. Bring lunch. $65. Register. 9 a.m. Guided tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. House tour, John Abbott II House, 2200 Kuser Road, Hamilton. hamiltontownshiphistory. org. Tour the John Abbott House, built in 1730. noon. apple days Fall Harvest, terhune orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Pony rides, pedal tractors, wagon rides, corn maze, farm animals, food, and live music. $8. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Monday, october 29
Greenwood avenue Farmers Market, Greenwood avenue, 427 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, 609-278-9677. facebook.com/ greenwoodavefarmersmarket. Fresh produce, vegetables, juice, bread, meat, and seafood, plus free health screenings, nutrition education, live music, and games. 1 p.m. Imagine the Possibilities if Bullying Stopped today, Hamilton township Public Library, 1 Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060 ext. 4003. hamiltonnjpl.org. Former school principal Mark Walters presents strategies to deal with bullying. Free. 7 p.m. art chill night, championship bar, 931 Chambers Street, Trenton. championshipbartrenton.com. Crayons and drinks. Art supplies provided. Free. 8 p.m.
tuesday, october 30
Friends: the Musical Parody, Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. The best moments from the 10-year run of “Friends” are lampooned in this comedy musical. 7:30 p.m. create your own Vision board, rWJ Fitness and Wellness center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjhamilton. org. Discover your heart’s desire of what you would like to be, do, and have. Vision boards add clariety to your wishes and feeling to your vision. 6 p.m.
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Engine 16, Engine 18, Truck 13, RIT 19 and Chief 13 Steven Kraemer responded to 2654 S. Broad Street for a commercial building fire with smoke in the basement. Chief 13 arrived on location to find a 2-1/2 story wood framed restaurant with nothing showing from Sides A, B and D. Investigating Chief 13 established South Broad Street command. Engine 15’s crew reported an odor of wood burning in the basement at the A/D corner. Truck 13 reported a section of exterior wall warm to the touch with a heat signature visible on the thermal imaging camera. Engine 15 stretched a 1-3/4 inch hand line while Truck 13 began pre-control overhaul to access the fire. Truck 13 reported a smoldering fire in the exterior sheathing, discarded cigarettes observed in contact with the sheathing. Engine 15 extinguished the smoldering sheathing. Command placed the fire under control. Fire Marshal 17 Scott McCormick investigated. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 6–White Horse Fire Company responded to 125 incidents in August. Included were 10 fires, one lighting strike with no fire, 45 Emergency Medical Service incidents, five motor vehicle accidents with injuries, two motor vehicle accidents with no injuries, one lock-in, one extrication of victim from motor vehicle accident, one extrication of victim from building, one extrication for victim from machinery, one swift water rescue, one gas leak, three hazardous conditions with no fire, six service calls, 22 good intent calls and 26 false alarms or false calls. As of the end of August, Station 16 has responded to 1,102 incidents. On Aug. 17 at 12:17 p.m., Station 16, Engine 15, Engine 19 Truck 13 and Duty Chief (Chief 17) John Retalis were dispatched to 32 Marcia Drive for a reported dwelling fire. Engine 16 arrived to report smoke coming from the rear of the house. Chief 17 requested a full first alarm, in which Squad 12, Engine 18, and Truck 14 were dispatched. Truck 13, Engine 15 and Chief 13 arrived to find Engine 16 stretching a line to the interior.
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Chief 13 established command. Engine 15 stretched a second attack line and a supply line was established. Engine 16 officer Michael Balog reported active fire in exterior wall from the main power line feeding the house. Command requested PSE&G to the scene. Engine 19 directed to stretch a third hose lone to sub-division one for fire control. Engine 18 was assigned RIT while Squad 12 and Truck 14 were used to assist in preparing for extinguishment. Truck 13, Truck 14, Squad 12 and Engine 15 used dry chemical extinguishers to attempt to contain active fire on rear exterior wall at electric meter. Balog reported heat signatures on division two-bathroom wall and smoke throughout and in the attic area. PSE&G arrived and secured power at the pole, which allowed for extinguishment of the active fire. Inspection of division two-bathroom walls confirmed fire contained to sub-division one and the exterior rear wall of the dwelling. Hamilton building and electrical inspectors as well as Fire Marshal 17 Scott McCormick arrived on scene. Cause of fire was a solar contractor drilling a hole in the interior/exterior wall. Drill came in contact with main electrical service feeding the dwelling. Electrical short ignited exterior wall covering. Scene released to Fire Marshal, Inspectors and dwelling owner. No injuries were reported. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 7–Nottingham Fire Company responded to 122 incidents during August. Included were 10 fires, 31 Emergency Medical Service incidents, one motor vehicle accident with injuries, one extrication of victim from motor vehicle accident, four gas leaks, six hazardous conditions with no fire, five service calls, 17 good intent calls and 47 false alarm or false calls. As of the end of August, Station 17 has responded to 1,095 incidents. On Aug. 10 at 8:55 a.m., Tower 17, Squad 12, Engine 16, Engine 19 and Duty Chief 12 Christopher Tozzi were dispatched for a grill fire on the balcony of a two-story, garden apartment building at 19 Gena Court. Engine 16 arrived on location to find an extinguished fire in the grill on the balcony. There was a smoke condition inside the balcony ceiling. Engine 16 checked for extension and notified command. Chief 16, Steven
Station 14 “B” Platoon Captain Harold Summers Jr., firefighters Justin Kaplan, Matthew Tindall and Chris Headley pose with a 2016 Pierce 95 foot tower/ladder truck. (Photo by Bob Sherman, Jr.) Kraemer also responded. No fire extension found. Hamilton Fire Marshall 19 Michael Danbury investigated. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 8–Colonial Fire Company responded to 93 incidents in August. Included were 10 fires, 34 Emergency Medical Service incidents, three motor vehicle accidents with injuries, one lockin, three hazardous conditions with no fire, six service calls, one mutual aid cover assignment, ten good intent calls, 19 false alarm or false calls and three fire prevention activities. As of the end of August, Station 18 has responded to 699 incidents. On Aug. 19 at 12:50 p.m., Engine 18 was dispatched to South Olden Avenue and Benson Avenue for a vehicle fire. Engine 18 arrived on location to find a vehicle with smoke coming from the engine compartment. Engine 18 crew opened the hood and proceeded to extinguish the fire. Captain Chris Conti had command. Fire was confined to the engine compartment. Scene released to Hamilton Police. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 9–Groveville Fire Company responded to 129 incidents in August.
They include seven fire calls, 51 Emergency Medical Service incidents, three motor vehicle accidents with injuries, one extrication of victim from motor vehicle accident, one extrication of victim from machinery, two gas leaks, three hazardous conditions with no fire, two service calls, 27 good intent calls, 26 false alarm or false calls, three fire preplans and three fire inspections. As of the end of August, Station 19 has responded to 939 incidents. Fire Marshal Michael Danbury completed 16 annual fire prevention inspections in Fire Districts 6 and 9, finding 28 violations. He also completed five reinspections to verify that 10 violations found the previous month had been properly corrected. Danbury also completed two fire investigations: one on White Horse Ave, and the other on Barricklo St. The Fire Prevention Bureau will be conducting educational programs at the day care centers in our area and at the
Yardville Elementary School for Fire Prevention Week. Coloring and poster contests in conjunction with the N.J. Division of Fire Safety will also be done at the schools and day care centers. On Aug. 25 at 3:25 p.m., Engine 19, Engine 16, Truck 13, and Duty Chief 12 Christopher Tozzi were dispatched to 196 Route 156 for a fire alarm. Engine 19 arrived on location to find a two-story wood frame multiple family building with nothing showing from the street. Engine 19 crew noticed smoke coming from the front door. The crew made entry and found a moderate smoke condition throughout the apartment and found a pot of burnt rice sitting on a table outside in the courtyard. The fire was contained to the pot, and negative extension into the kitchen. Truck 13’s crew was used to remove smoke. No injuries reported. Mercer County Fire Marshal’s Office: Fire Fatality, Aug. 12, Hamilton Township Fire District 3, Station 13, Irving Court. Fire in a 1-1/2 story, wood frame, single family dwelling. Fire originated in first floor living room. Upon making entry into the structure and conducting a search, firefighters found and rescued the unresponsive victim, Paul Bakos, 65, from the living room. Bokas was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later. No cause is listed officially as yet as a follow up investigation is being conducted by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. This is the forth fire fatality in Mercer County in 2018. On Aug. 31, Assistant Fire Marshal Kevin Brink investigated a fire in East Windsor Fire District on Twin Rivers Drive. Fire originated in the attic space of a two story, wood frame, multiple dwelling, Lake Condominiums, Building 8. Above Unit O. Fire was confined to the attic area with smoke spreading throughout, necessitating the full evacuation of all dwelling units in the building. The cause was direct copper wire to aluminum wire connection that was not contained in an electrical junction box. Fire is listed as accidental.
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When I was still a teenager, I had the unlikely honor of being a marshal for New York City’s Columbus Day Parade. Not the Grand Marshal, mind you—that title is generally reserved for prominent Italian-Americans who like parades and don’t mind lots of hand-waving. No, I was a regular marshal, whose responsibilities consisted mainly of making sure the parade participants were lined up correctly in the staging areas, passing along the “go” signal when it was show time, and lots of standing around, trying to look official. Other than getting up at 5 a.m., it was a good experience, made possible by my father’s longtime involvement with the Columbus Citizens Foundation as a marshal. My dad was passionate about this stuff. Along with a lifetime of other volunteer duties, my father served as National President of the Commission for Social Justice, the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy (OSIA), and spearheaded its Positive Image Campaign, a program designed to better publicize ItalianAmerican historical achievements and contributions. It never meant all that much to me. I couldn’t see what the big deal was— first, I was American, not Italian, and second, where I grew up, an Italian last name was not unusual, it was expected; prejudice was a foreign concept to me. As I got older, I realized that there are many people whose idea of Italian, and Italian-American culture, is largely informed by movies and TV shows like The Godfather, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos, with an occasional Jersey Shore thrown in. Though in a lot of ways I decry any hyphenation—to me, we’re all Americans, with slightly different backstories—I gradually came to appreciate the desire—and the need—for a celebration of the positive elements of Italian and Italian-American culture.
Corresponding with my own evolving understanding of the Italian pride issue was a national trend of increasing sensitivity toward indiginous people, specifically the people who lived in America before it got its current name. These two ideas, unfortunately, seemed to be on a collision course. The very idea of Columbus “discovering” America depends on a rather onesided view of history. In 1973, activist Adam Fortunate Eagle made the point humorously and succinctly when he traveled to Rome, Italy, and “claimed” it. As he wrote in his book Scalping Columbus and Other Damn Indian Stories: “If an Italian can lay claim to discovery of the Americas, with a native population estimated at eighty million in North, Central, and South America, then an American Indian should be able to discover a land called Italy.” One could make the argument that Spain would have been a more appropriate country for the activist to claim, since Columbus sailed under the Spanish flag, but you get the idea. Christopher Columbus exists in a kind of cultural limbo—hero to some, villain to others. As with many historical figures, a careful analysis reveals a complicated man who accomplished some incredible things, and did some horrible things, too. Because he’s become such a divisive figure, some people think we should get rid of Columbus Day—and I’m one of them. There’s significant opposition to chucking Columbus Day, however, and a big part of it has to do with our natural desire to maintain tradition. We were all taught that Columbus discovered America (1492, ocean blue, etc.)—even though he never actually stepped foot on the continent we now call North America. Change is difficult, but that’s not an excuse. More understandable, and more sympathetic, is resistance from Italian-Americans who object to seeing what was once a day of personal pride renamed
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“Indiginous People’s Day” in many cities across the U.S., a move that carries with it an implication of complicity and shame. Rebranding a long-held holiday might seem a reasonable counter-attack to the longtime mistreatment of native people, but it’s important to remember that Italian-Americans are not the real target, just as Columbus Day isn’t really, to my mind, about Columbus. The most ready comparison to Columbus Day’s meaning for Italian-Americans is that of Saint Patrick’s Day for Irish-Americans. But whatever you might think of Columbus, he was definitely no saint. Allow me to propose a solution— change the name of Columbus Day to “Italian Culture Day,” or some similar appellation. Doing so would expand the holiday’s scope to more specifically honor the multitude of Italian immigrants to America who helped build this countr y, as well as the big names of the Italian Renaissance—Da Vinci, Michelangelo, et al.—and their own lasting innovations and achievements, such as popularizing the single-name nomenclature, and having those names bestowed upon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Renaming Columbus Day would also
prevent, or at least mitigate, a looming pick-your-side war in which the false choice of indiginous people or Italian culture is presented. If this country’s principles (if not always its actions) stand for anything, it’s the peaceful coexistence of people of different backgrounds, who are all now American. As for Indiginous People’s Day, keeping the concept—but moving it to another day—would allow a tribute to native people without distraction, appreciated as a genuine attempt to represent their history and culture, rather than dismissed as a simple act of rebuttal or spite against the establishment. Pride is a powerful, easily misdirected emotion—a vice or a virtue, depending on the situation. A compromise, and a show of solidarity between supporters of Italian-American pride and indiginous people’s pride, would give both sides one more thing to be truly proud of. Peter Dabbene is a Hamiltonbased writer. His story “The Churchill Chocolate (and the Slightly Exaggerated Origins of the Novelty Trade)” is viewable at decasp.com.
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she said, she said After an injury, stay off the field By Samantha Sciarrotta ssciarrotta@communitynews.org When Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers exited the Sunday night season opener against the Bears, all looked lost for the Green and Gold and their Lambeau faithful. Rodgers was carted off the field following a knee injury during the first half, and things were looking dire for the Pack—a 10-0 deficit grew to 20-3. And then Rodgers returned. He worked his magic, the Packers won 24-23 and fans were ecstatic. It was another legendary chapter in the Book of Aaron. Man gets hurt. Team suffers. Man takes painkillers or gets a cortisone injection at halftime (Rodgers did say after the game he didn’t take anything). Man returns and leads his team to victory—it’s a classic tale of sports heroics. And that’s the problem. Sports have always been a big part of my life. I love them. But I hate the “just play through it” culture professional sports foster. Maybe— MAYBE—I could understand feeling like you can’t let an injury get in the way of playing if you’re making millions of dollars doing it. The signal it sends to young athletes, though, is not great. I used to be the sports editor at Community News Service, and before that I wrote mostly game stories as an intern here. I constantly saw kids get hurt, go to the sidelines and then try to get right back into the game. Sometimes, they begged their coaches. I reported on and wrote about concussion protocol at local high schools in 2015, and several county coaches said players sometimes try to hide their symptoms so they can continue playing. For that story, I spoke to Dr. Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, a concussion specialist and the director of the Sports Concussion Center of New Jersey. Moser, also a psychologist, explained why a player and even their parents can be wary about coming out of a game. “Maybe they didn’t think it was a concussion, or they didn’t want to let their team down,” she said in an interview in 2015. “There is that pressure, not only in football, when perhaps college recruitment is dependent on athletic play. Athletes want to avoid reporting symptoms, and parents are feeling that pressure, too.” To me, though, sports are not worth your body, or your brain, or your life, or your future. Especially for young athletes. Kids and teens can be so selfless when it comes to valuing their teams, and that’s impressive. But your team at age 15 is not more important than you ability to walk or think clearly at age 50, like some former football players said in “Do no harm: retired NFL players endure a
lifetime of hurt,” a story that ran in the Washington Post in 2013. “I’m 40 years old going on 65,” said ex-lineman Roman Oben in the story. “God knows what I’ll feel like when I’m actually 65 years old.” Then, there is chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE, a brain disorder found in people who have sustained multiple head injuries, mostly through contact sports. Symptoms range from cognitive impairment and depression to emotional instability and suicidal behavior. There is no cure for CTE, and it can only be diagnosed after death. Ninety former NFL players have been diagnosed with CTE postmortem, some who died of suicide or following violent outbursts, and those are just the ones who have been examined. A 17-yearold high school football player from Kansas died in 2010 after sustaining a hit during a game—it was the last of many concussions—and he was diagnosed. Sooner or later, that injury an athlete plays through will catch up to them, whether it’s a concussion or an ankle fracture. Even Rodgers told an ESPN reporter that he’s concerned his knee will get worse as the season goes on (he played the entire week two tie with the Vikings wearing a knee brace). “Obviously it won’t be 100 percent, so I’ll just adjust accordingly to how I’m feeling and try to get through,” Rodgers said. Fortunately, in the last few years, leagues at all levels have adopted more rigorous injury protocols, especially with concussions, so it’s easier to know when an athlete is being deceptive. Medical professionals evaluate players on the sideline after a head injury, and they are taken out of the game if they show any signs. After a certain period of time—the standard for high school sports in Mercer County is one week symptom-free— athletes start a return-to-play process which starts with non-contact activities like running and solo drills. They’re generally allowed to return to the field within five days of starting the process, though that varies depending on the injury. Still, though, there is no blanket way to truly prevent injuries, especially head injuries, in contact sports. But what is the solution? Ban them? Change the rules? The NFL has instituted rules about helmet-to-helmet hits, landing on or throwing down a quarterback, but injuries will always be a part of the game. There’s no way around that. But we can put an end to the toxic culture that surrounds it.
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Searching for magic in the Magic Kingdom By Rob Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org The text message from my wife arrived a few days before we were to leave on a 1st anniversary trip to Disney World. It read, “lol,” and contained a link to a 2012 bit by comedian Jim Gaffigan. (This is the formula for a successful Millennial marriage: YouTube link + “lol” = communication.) I already knew where this was going, but clicked anyway. Gaffigan starts by describing a trip to Disney World with his children before launching into the portion my wife wanted me to hear. “Now, there are adults who go to Disney without children, and they’re called ‘weirdos,’” Gaffigan says. “Very nice people, absolutely crazy. Even the ComicCon people are like, ‘Yeah, they’re a little frightening. I got a Batman living room, but these people are scary.” He was talking about me. I wanted to defend myself, but I knew I couldn’t. How could I? I recently realized that I somehow have collected enough Disney apparel that I could travel to Orlando for a week, wear new clothes every day, have all my shirts be Disney-themed, and still have Disney T-shirts left unworn. There’s no coming back from that. But I’m not apologizing. There’s must be a reason the place sends me into mania. This time was much worse than the others. After all, I can’t even fully recall how our trip came to be. I had planned it on autopilot, in a fugue state. It started in early August when I found full episodes of Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers—a childhood favorite—on Amazon. Then, I somehow transitioned to watching YouTube videos of a guy going to theme parks to do impressions of Disney characters to those same Disney characters (it’s as trippy as it sounds). And, further and further down the nostalgia hole I fell until I found myself on the Disney World booking website. It was at this point I woke up to catch myself torn between logic (“do you really want to spend money you
don’t have on this?”) and sentimentality (“yeah, but, Disney”). Turns out, I was too far gone. I reserved a mid-September dinner at one of my favorite spots in Disney, Yak and Yeti, with every intention of canceling. But the fine print on the reservation gave the Yeah But Disney side of me the loophole it needed. “Oh wait, there’s a $20 cancellation fee,” I thought, ignoring the fact the penalty only applies if you wait until the day of the reservation. “We can’t back out now, so might as well book the flight, hotel and park tickets. Household budget? We just won’t run the heat or go food shopping for a few months. The warm memories will sustain us!” My wife generously let me have this one. She enjoys Disney, but, unlike me, is not prone to Disney-induced frenzies. She was, however, extremely supportive in the “If you want to go to Florida in September to sweat your Mickey ears off, let’s go for it” kind of way. (Stand-up routines suggesting I’m a weirdo were the only exception.) So, we booked the trip around our wedding anniversary. For the weeks leading up to it, I felt as if the sugar of Disney Treats Past had reactivated itself in my bloodstream. Once I arrived, I realized that I had edited my memories somewhat, and that Disney World, at its core, is standing in line all day, being exposed to the various scents of overheated, exhausted strangers. Yet, I was fine with it. And there are so many people like me—returning to Disney World time after time, deciding odoriferous queueing hours are a price worth paying. More than 20 million people went to the Magic Kingdom in 2017. Think about it: that’s 56,000 people a day in a park that’s only 107 acres. You have the population of New Brunswick paying $125 per person to squeeze into an area 32 times smaller than the city of New Brunswick every day. It is this lure—thoroughly engineered—that always has intrigued me about Disney World. How Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom employs forced perspective to draw people in. How Disney has studied the behavior of park-
goers to determine—to the inch—the adequate distance between trash cans. How certain smells, like chocolate chip cookies on Main Street, are piped in to entice people in that direction. How, in recent years, Disney has introduced Magicbands, a technology-packed bracelet which serves as your park ticket, your credit card, your room key, a link to an album of digital photos of your trip and more. They’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to think about anything. Previous adulthood visits to Disney World had given me this different kind of appreciation for the park, the ability to separate the individual parts from the overall experience, to see what’s required to create the illusion Disney’s selling. But I think I was subconsciously searching this time to see if I still had the old kind of Disney experience in me, the ability to achieve the feeling of awe and joy that’s plastered on all the (non-crying) children’s faces. I think that’s why this trip—my 10th to Disney World—sent me into a delirium the likes of which I hadn’t experienced in a quarter century. It didn’t take long for me to confirm my hunch. On our first night, we went to the Magic Kingdom for an event called Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. I, hav-
ing an assortment of Disney shirts, decided to wear one inspired by Buzz Lightyear, the space ranger from Toy Story. At one point, I heard a woman say, “Look, honey, he’s Buzz, too,” as we walked by. I turned around to find a little girl, no more than 2-years old, wearing a Buzz Lightyear dress. As she registered what her mother had told her, her eyes grew to three times their normal size. A huge smile made its way on to her face. “Wow, you’re Buzz, too!” I said to her. “Very cool. Have fun!” She nodded, still smiling. The interaction took just 30 seconds, but her reaction stuck with me. Even though it wasn’t me experiencing the awe, I felt just as energized seeing someone else encountering it. And though I don’t know when I’ll make it back to Disney World again, I had found what I was looking for this time— confirmation that though we might not see it ourselves, imagination, wonder and joy are still alive and well in the world. Rob Anthes is editor of the Hamilton Post. Connect with him at facebook.com/robanthes or twitter.com/robanthes.
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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS The County of Mercer working in coordination with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning on October 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. Mercer County is currently accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program. Families who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. TANF and Food Stamp recipients must consult their caseworker regarding the automatic benefit application. MONTHLY INCOME GUIDELINES Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
USF Program $1,771 $2,401 $3,031 $3,661 $4,291 $4,921 $5,551 $6,181 $6,811 $7,441
* Federal income limits are subject to change during the program year.
LIHEAP Program $2,024 $2,744 $3,464 $4,184 $4,904 $5,624 $6,344 $7,064 $7,784 $8,162
Clients who received assistance the previous year will receive a re-certification application by mail prior to October 1st to complete and return to the County LIHEAP office. To request an application if you did not receive a benefit the previous year, please call the Mercer County Housing and Community Development Office at (609) 989-6858 or (609) 989-6959. Applications can also be obtained by visiting the Housing office at 640 South Broad Street, 1st floor, Room 106, Trenton, NJ 08650. Applications will be processed starting October 1, 2018. Locations & Hours: Trenton Office 640 South Broad Street – Rm 106 Trenton, NJ 08650 M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm (Wednesday open until 6:30pm)
Hamilton Office - County Connection Hamilton Square Shopping Center 957 Highway 33 at Paxson Avenue Hamilton, NJ 08690 Tues & Thurs 10:00am-12:00pm (appt. only) Saturdays – 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/15 10:00am-1:00pm (walk-ins)
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VOTE BY MAIL NOTICE TO PERSONS WANTING MAIL-IN BALLOTS All registered Mercer County voters should receive a vote-by-mail application in the mail this year. If you have not received one by September 21st, please verify that you are registered to vote, and use the application below. This does not apply if you wish to vote at the polls. If you are a qualified and registered voter of the State who wants to vote by mail in the General Election to be held on November 6, 2018, complete the application form below and send to the undersigned, or write or apply in person to the undersigned at once requesting that a mail-in ballot be forwarded to you. The request must state your home address and the address to which the ballot should be sent. The request must be dated and signed by voter. If any person has assisted you to complete the mail-in ballot application, the name, address and signature of the assistor must
be provided on the application and, the voter must sign and date the application for it to be valid and processed. No person shall serve as an authorized messenger or as a bearer for more than three qualified voters in an election. No person who is a candidate in the election for which the voter requests a mail-in ballot may provide any assistance in the completion of the ballot or may serve as an authorized messenger or bearer. No mail-in ballot will be provided to any applicant who submits a request therefor by mail unless the request is received at least seven days before the election and contains the requested information. A voter may, however, request an application in person from the County Clerk’s Office at 209 S. Broad St. in Trenton, up to 3 p.m. of the day before the election. Please note that the application is in a new form, in accordance with a new
law allowing voters to select ballots for ALL FUTURE ELECTIONS or ONLY ONE SINGLE ELECTION. Voters who want to vote only by mail in ALL FUTURE ELECTIONS in which they are eligible to vote must check this box on the form, and will be provided a mail-in ballot by the County Clerk for all future elections until the voter requests in writing to the County Clerk that the voter wishes for this to discontinue. The former choices no longer exist. A voter’s failure to vote in the fourth general election following the general election at which the voter last voted may result in the suspension of that voter’s ability to receive a mail-in ballot for all future elections. Application forms may be obtained by applying to the undersigned either in writing or by telephone, or by completing the application form provided below and mailing to the undersigned.
Dated: September 11, 2018, Mercer County Clerk, Paula Sollami Covello, 209 S. Broad St., P.O. Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650, 609-989-6494
APPLICATION FOR VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT
General Election to be held on November 6, 2018
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1. You must be a registered voter in order to apply for a Mail-In Ballot. 2. Once you apply for a Mail-In Ballot, you will not be permitted to vote by machine at your polling place in the same election. 3. You will receive instructions with your ballot. 4. If returning your Mail-In Ballot in person it must be received by the County Board of Elections before close of polls on Election Day. If returning your Mail-In Ballot by mail, it must be postmarked no later than Election Day and received by the County Board of Elections no later than 48 hours after the time of the closing of the polls for the election. 5. Do not submit more than one application for the same election. 6. You must apply for a Mail-In Ballot for each election, unless you designate otherwise under Section 1.
PLEASE NOTE
A Voter may apply for a Mail-In Ballot by mail up to 7 days prior to the election. He or she may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3 P.M. the day before the election. Voters also now have an option of automatically receiving a Mail-In Ballot for all future elections. If such voter no longer wants this option, the County Clerk’s office must be notified in writing.
WARNING
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