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By siDDhARTh MUchhAL Whether it is in education, local government or juvenile justice, Bordentown resident Heather Cheesman, 46, has devoted her life to serving others and making her community a better place with her efforts. She has served as deputy mayor and commissioner of revenue and finance for the City of Bordentown, as vice president for the Bordentown Regional School District, resident for the Bordentown Elks chapter, amongst various others positions, and was worked tirelessly to raise her voice for good. An now, Cheesman has made local history by being named the first female exalted ruler of the Bordentown Elks. Cheesman’s family has been in Bordentown for a few generations, and she grew up in the are, as well. Early on, she found a passion for leadership. “In sixth grade, I served in a form of student government, since I’ve always been the person sitting in the front with something to say,” she said. She went on to serve as class president from eighth grade to her senior year of high school. She then attended Rowan University, where she found her way back to student government. “In freshman year I decided not to run and take a break, but some issue triggered me, and I decided to run a write-in campaign to become a senator,” she said. “I was approached to become See CHEESMAN, Page 8

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Smires and Associates Real Estate celebrated the opening of its new office in Bordentown City on Oct. 23, 2018. (Staff photo by Samantha Sciarrotta.)

Smires Real Estate expands to city By JOe eMANsKi Bordentown City residents were disappointed when Farnsworth Avenue stalwart App’s Hardware closed its doors earlier in the decade. But this month they’re getting a new neighbor who will be looking to serve the community for as long as the hardware store did: Smires and Associates Real Estate, which is opening its second location in App’s former home after giving the historic building a much needed revitalization. Edward Smires, a veteran with 25 years of experience

in the real estate business, says Smires and Associates invested in modernizing the centur y-old building while retaining as much of the character as possible. In the 24/7 world of modern business he knows his staff must have the modern conveniences that neither they nor their clients can live without. At the same time, he knows the value of working right there on the main street of the community. Smires and Associates opened its first office in Robbinsville in 2009 in a 1,500-square-foot space. In 2016, they moved into a brand

new building down the street, doubling the size of the office while also relocating directly in the heart of Town Center. Smires and Associates embodies that hometowndowntown philosophy in more ways than one. In the increasingly corporate world of residential real estate, Smires and Associates is a throwback to the days of independently owned companies. “Local real estate is done by local companies,” Smires says. “We’re real people. It’s not corporate, but we take the business ver y seriously. We’re excited to bring See SMIRES, Page 6

Bordentown Township clerk Colleen Eckert was placed on paid administrative leave while the township investigates statements made by Eckert during the 2017 investigation into former police chief Frank Nucera, according to a statement by Mayor Stephen Benowitz. Eckert said in an interview with FBI agents and assistant United States attorneys last March that she and Nucera often used the N-word to refer to a Black real estate developer. The slur, Eckert said, was used in a “joking way.” Benowitz said in the statement that the first the township heard about the details of the FBI interviews, including Eckert’s comments, was Oct. 5. The statement also says Benowitz and township solicitor Eileen Fahey were first told of the investigation into Nucera’s behavior during a meeting Jan. 9, 2017 meeting. In a Nov. 1, 2017 statement (and during a Nov. 2017 interview with the Current), Benowitz said the township only learned about the specifics of the charges against Nucera the day he was arrested. According to new FBI documents, first obtained by the See CASE, Page 10

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The Bordentown Young Professionals Rotary group will host an addiction awareness walk on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at Hope Hose Humane Company No. 1. A candlelit processional through Bordentown City will follow speakers and presentations at the firehouse. Residents and businesses are invited to place dark purple ribbons outside of their homes to show support. With nearly 800 suspected deaths recorded in 2018, drug-related fatalities continue to be a leading cause of death in New Jersey. Substance abuse is a serious illness that infiltrates communities and homes, affecting neighbors and friends, and devastating families. The journey to recovery is far from easy, and with so many hurdles to overcome, the stigma of addiction should not be one of them. Those struggling with addiction need the help and support of their communities in order to avoid relapse and achieve recovery. With the #Rotary4Recovery public awareness walk, Bordentown Young Professionals Rotary hope to celebrate addiction survivors, support those on the path to recovery and remember those who have fallen. For more information or to register or donate, visit bypr.eventbrite.com.

The Old City Hall Restoration Project Committee will once again host the 9th Annual Holiday Train Show starting Thanksgiving weekend at The Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks St., Bordentown. The trains arrive on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23, 24 and 25, at 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The train display opening coincides with Bordentown City’s Holiday Tree Lighting hosted by the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 24. The Holiday Tree Lighting will take place in the center of town at the intersection of Crosswicks Street and Farnsworth Avenue. The Train Show is open to the public from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends only beginning Nov. 30; Dec. 1 and 2; Dec. 7, 8, 9; Dec. 14, 15, 16; Dec. 28, 29, 30; Dec. 28, 29 and 30; and Jan. 4, 5, 6. Joe Malone, Zig Targonski and the Old City Hall Restoration Committee sponsor the Holiday Train Show. Malone and Targonski are long-time Bordentown City residents and model train enthusiasts. Targonski’s wife, Nancy, is also a collector and train display creator who delivers original and unique model train displays. This year, she is producing “Back to the 50’s.” Tar-

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Smires says his agency is widely known for its professionalism. “Our support staff is some of the best in the business,” he says. “Our own agents, and even agents from other firms always compliment us on that. We have a good relationship with other offices in the area. They know when it comes to home sales that we get the job done.” Smires, who is from Hamilton, resides in Upper Freehold with his family. He spent many years working in real estate for other people. When he and Reed decided to strike out on their own, it was because they wanted to break free of the topdown, corporate style of management employed by many rival firms. He says he never wanted to be the type of boss who wasn’t hands on, or who wouldn’t listen when his agents had ideas about ways to take the company forward. “[The company is] run by real estate agents. It’s not run by someone who’s working on the fourth floor, who’s never paid their dues on the street,” he says. Smires and Associates, 375 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Web: smiresandassociates.com.

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Heather Cheesman (center) with her children Max, 16, and Maggie, 14. people, and for some reason it comes easy to me.” In the same year, Cheesman was appointed deputy mayor of Bordentown, and served as the Commissioner of Revenue and Finance. She served in this capacity until 2013, and during her time in office, she brought to focus environmental issues through the creation of the Green Team, a committee as part of the Bordentown City Environmental Commission dedicated to making Bordentown more sustainable. She also helped start the local Farmer’s Market. Throughout her career, Cheesman has faced obstacles like sexism and selfdoubt. “I was probably more naive when I was younger, but locally, when I ran for commissioner, I definitely noticed the concept of old families vs. new families,” she said. “I was only the second woman than ran and become a commissioner in Bordentown City’s history. But the most apparent sexism I’ve faced is in the Department of Corrections, because in that field, many people think women can’t handle the job and so you have to work twice as hard to prove that you can do it.” Even with her work in the Bordentown Elks Lodge, Cheesman had to work past the older image of the Elks as a male-dominated environment. “Traditionally, the Elks was men only, and so there’s been a transition to allow women,” she said. “Change is slow, and culture is even slower. My challenge has been moving the perception of the Elks from being a men-only place to a family-friend atmosphere.” For the young women aspiring for a career in public service, Cheesman offered words of advice based on her own experience with these unspoken obstacles. “Don’t think you’re crazy, they are there,” she said. “I remember having a lot of self-doubt at times. It’s not overt, but you do get the sense sometimes. So you just have to believe that it’s not you, and you have to keep moving and keep doing.”

“The current age is incredible, because you can have that conversation, and people are generally hearing instead of ignoring you. There’s plenty of fields where both men and women are trying to do something different, and it’s difficult. But I think we’re now in a much more accepting world,” she added. To overcome these barriers, Cheesman had a variety of female role models. “There are many women in our town who are my heroines and mentors and I want to thank all of them,” she said. “My mom, Patti DeSantis, was the greatest influence in my decision to be par t of the community, she was a ver y active member in many organizations. Ellen Wehrman was not only my third grade teacher, but was a great mentor and friend in all of my endeavors. They both taught me to learn, to be brave, and to give back. In honor of them, I tr y to remember to do the same for the young women and men that are stepping up and guiding our

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way” and not “in a derogatory sense” because she hears “it all the time on Sirrus [sic] when I listen to hip hop.” She said she had never heard the former chief talk about people of Hispanic background, though she recalled him referring to “people he assumed were of Middle Eastern descent” as “towel heads”— “whoever wears the turban,” she said. Last year, Nucera was charged with a hate crime following an FBI investigation into a September 2016 incident at the Ramada Inn during which he allegedly slammed then 18-year-old Timothy Stroye’s head into a doorjamb after township police were called to the hotel. Stroye was handcuffed at the time of the alleged assault. Nucera quietly retired in early 2017. Eckert says in the filing that when when she learned Nucera was retiring, he told her that “there were some racial things said and that if he did not retire, then he was going to be brought up on charges.” He went on to tell Eckert that the only thing he had done wrong was embarrass the Bordentown Township Police Department. *** An interview with township police officer Erich Hess was also included in the filing. Hess, who has been with the

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ment with the Bordentown City Police Department. “F—k them,” Nucera said. “Don’t back Bordentown City.” Another township police officer, whose name was redacted from the documents, attested to Nucera using multiple racial slurs. He or she also heard Nucera “asked who talked to the township committee” about a payroll issue, adding that the punishment for whoever reached out to the officials “would be severe and swift.” That same day, the source alleges, the former chief also called his own officers “millennial c—ts and fa—ot pu—ies.” *** Transcribed recordings in the filing revealed additional racist and homophobic remarks by Nucera, including this rant which sprung from a discussion about the opioid addiction epidemic in the United States: “Here’s the real deal, this is what gets me, we had the gays and lesbians that want to f—k each other in the a— and they come up with AIDS. The government spent tons of money on AIDS OK, it’s whatever is in the limelight. OK so if they want to push that, we are going to lose an entire generation, then they will spend money on some type of treatment. I understand just like being gay and lesbian is a f—king choice, so is doing drugs a choice. You spend all this money so they can f—k each other in the a—, what are you going to do with the kids on drugs [sic throughout]?” He was also recorded complaining about the amount of nonwhite employees at a Verizon store, using the slur “towel head,” and complaining about citizens from India. “A white f—king American will be f—ked,” he said. In another conversation, Nucera was recorded saying the following about a 2016 presentation at the White House he was invited to: “They had this other guest speaker, you know, a real ni—er, who spoke about equality, and how if a white person goes to the bank for a loan he might get a 2 percent interest rate and a black person with the same credit goes to the same bank for the same loan they may get 4 percent, I thought, that’s not my f—king problem, go to the f—king banks and ask them why they do that!” Nucera was recorded discussing the 2016 presidential election, calling Donald Trump “the last hope for the f— king white people.” He also appeared to reference a rally for Hillary Clinton that included seven mothers of black men killed by police, saying “The f— king guys, the father for the guy at the Orlando night club was sitting in the audience. She’ll sell the vote to whoever she can, Guatemalans, Russians, Nicaraguans, sp—s, blacks, you name it. He’s the last hope for the white people.” Nucera pled not guilty to the charges against him. A trial date has not yet been set.

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area. Bordentown Township is one of the be addressed. The township has made strides most desirable locations to grow a business and we should say so! We have a as far as improving race relations dynamic population, great resources and after last year’s FBI investigation. we are close to major highways. We need Is there anything else you think can to make sure we do everything to lower be done to make sure all feel welthe dependence on residential input into come in the township? Benowitz: We encourage and support taxes and shift more of that input onto commercial entities in an equitable and diversity in our town. We will not tolerate discrimination, racism, sexist language business-friendly way. Meades: I believe that ensuring safe and/or such actions. The township clerk drinking water should be our top prior- has been immediately put on administraity. I’ve spoken to our current mayor in tive leave affording due process as we investigate this matter. We the past about this and continue to review our polibeen unhappy with the cies and procedures. Our response. As someone administrator has an open who works in infrastrucdoor policy for all employture, I believe that there ees. Our police department is more that can be done continues to reach out to and would like to have the community through a bigger voice in the events designed to build discussion. bridges and trust within the Melander: The most community. We have and pressing issue in Bordenwill continue to reach out town is the lack of governto the community groups to ment oversight. There elicit their input and include have been numerous times them in our outreach prowhere our town made grams. I have and will conheadlines for all the wrong Melander tinue to meet with HOAs, reasons, but the situation civic groups and residents. that sticks out the most is water contamination. For nearly two years, My goal is to have everyone in the town feel I have been hearing from residents their safe and comfortable and to enjoy a good stories of contaminated drinking water quality of life as they feel a part of the Borand their efforts to bring it to the attention dentown Township community. Holliday: Let me be very clear, the of the township committee. Some individuals’ words fell on deaf ears, and some committee will not tolerate dissemination, received passive answers. Water is the hate speech, harassment, and all racist, most basic necessity of life, which is why ethnic, homophobic and sexist language I believe this has to be an issue that has to See COMMITTEE, Page 14

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COMMITTEE cont. from Page 13 and actions. These things do not represent who we are as a township and will not be tolerated in any way by any representative of the township. We have taken many steps to try to heal the wounds that have been caused by this case. Our police department had has undergone sensitivity and conflict resolution training, and all of our department heads have undertaken leadership training through our Joint Insurance Fund. We have held many community events, including several police oriented events, in multiple locations throughout the township, in order to build the bridges back between law enforcement and the public. We have met separately with community groups and asked to be a part of their movements and included them in our outreach programs. The township committee members and professional staff have met individually with home owners associations, civic groups, and residents and have been responsive to any and all issues that have risen. We remain committed to full transparency and accountability for all our operations and services provided to our residents, businesses and visitors. Meades: I am raising a young Hispanic son in this community. I have been both outraged and embarrassed by what occurred under that leadership. I believe that the police officers working now are

doing a difficult job while rebuilding ties in our community, and I support them. I also feel that moving forward will require losing ties to the “good old boys club” and opening the doors for new leadership within city hall and on our township committee. Melander: I believe the committee took baby steps in improving race relations since last year’s embarrassing FBI investigation. Last month, the FBI investigation named an individual by name who was partaking in the racist and bigoted behavior with our former police chief. The committee was quick to condemn the behavior but declined to terminate the employee. I would also like to note how the Mayor Benowitz pled ignorance once the news broke. The committee has shown they are the ones who are harboring the racist behavior and protecting their own. I do believe the current police chief has done astoundingly in the recovery of our town image. Going forward, I would advocate for more government transparency so we as a committee are more connected to the rest of the Bordentown public servants. Why do you feel you are the right person to ser ve on the committee? Benowitz: The accomplishments that have occurred during my time on the township committee attest to the efforts of the township committee and

myself. I continually give my efforts and energy to make Bordentown Township a better place for all of us. Some of the accomplishments include the following: municipal taxes have been flat for the past five years; increase in commercial/ business endeavors on our tax rolls; prudent commercial financial planning with an AA bond rating; a road program that includes repair of 37 roads by the end of 2018. upgrades to our parks; a new Public Works facility with a recycling center that accepts almost everything; federal grants including a $2.1 million connector road grant; enhanced transparency and communication with residents; a new township website and a plan for increased recreational facilities for our youth in 2019. Holliday: Many positive things are happening in our community and I want that to continue. Our services, such as our leaf and brush collection have grown, our new recycling center for residents has opened, and all of our parks have seen upgrades. In addition to supporting new business opportunities, I am committed to making long term investments in our infrastructure—especially our road program and continuing to preserve our precious environmental resources for generations to come. I want to keep our local government accessible and transparent to our residents. I want to continue pro-

viding Bordentown residents with a great sense of community. I want to continue to be visibly active in the community; this is the type of representation you deserve. By voting for me, you will continue to make Bordentown a great place to live and work. Let’s continue the momentum toward unprecedented progress in our town. Meades: I am a millennial, a homeowner, a scientist, a female, a mother,and someone who is very invested in the future of our community. I have a lot to offer to my neighbors and fellow resident as their advocate. This is my second time running for this position, and I am committed to serving Bordentown. I’ve not let a loss diminish my commitment to working toward change. Melander: I believe I am the right person to serve on the Bordentown Township Committee because I have worked for public officials on the state and federal side for my entire career. I have an understanding that our duty as public servants is to protect and serve. On a more personal note, this is my home. I moved here after college, started a family and am currently planning for our future here in Bordentown. I believe there has been many times our committee could have done more for the residents of Bordentown, and I would be humbled to have your support. This is why I am running in November.

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Two candidates are running unop- to take a serious look at the current of our students. In addition, I’d challenge posed for two Bordentown Township block schedule and its impact on stu- fellow board members in their decisions, seats on the Bordentown Regional dents’ ability to retain information for by being a voice that represents “us” and future studies, from by making decisions that serves the best School Board: incumbent one semester to the interest of all of us (i.e., the students, Salvatore Schiano and next. I am particularly parents, and the community). Aneka Miller. Miller is Schiano: I bring years of workconcerned with educarunning a write-in camtional continuity, espe- ing with budgets. I am presently treapaign, as Schiano was the cially with regards to surer of a federal credit union (XCEL only candidate to file with math and language FCU) and have been on that board for the county clerk. The courses (i.e., Spanish). 30 years. I have been a Fire CommisCurrent provided quesIs this truly in the best sioner for the last six years working tionnaires about the state interests of students with that budget. I have substituted in of the school district to or do we employ this the high school in the past (2005-2006) both candidates. practice because “this and saw first-hand how the students Miller, 43, has lived Advertise with 609-396-1511 Advertise withus. us. 609-396-1511 is how it’s always been were taught. Having a master’s degree in Bordentown TownAdvertise with us. 609-39 done” or “everyone in education has and will help in undership with her family for programs does this?” I would standing and developing 12 years. She earned a Advertise with us. 609-396-1511 encourage the board presently being used or may be used in degree in electrical engito consider all options the future. neering from Morgan Miller and not be afraid of State University in BaltiSee BOARD, Page 16 change, if there is a more, and she has a master’s in strategic business management better way. Schiano: What I would like to do is from Rutgers University. She currently works as a regulatory manager and bring back some programs that were project manager in the pharmaceutical cut in previous years. An example industry, and she has not previous run that I would like to bring back is to for elected office. Miller has one daugh- have Spanish teachers teaching the ter, a freshman at Rutgers, and a son, a language to the elementar y students sixth grader at Bordentown Regional instead of the way the language is presently being taught. Middle School. What do you think is the most Schiano, 66, has lived in Bordentown for 14 years old. He majored in pressing issue in the Bordentown The Lewis School of Princeton and the Center for Educational Testing and Academic Planning present The Schoolofand of Princeton the Center for Educati onaland Testi ng and presen The Lewis Lewis School Princeton andand the Center forimpact Educational Testing Academic plan economics at Brooklyn College in school district, and how do you The Lewis School of Princeton theseminars Center for Educational Testing and Academic Planning Plannin monthly neuroscience-based on topics that children who learn differently. Academic Planning present monthly neuroscience-based seminars on monthly neuroscience-based on topics impactwho children learn differe Brooklyn, New York and earned a to address it? monthly seminars onseminars topics that impact children learnwho differently. Please join us in a panel discussion. The Lewis School of neuroscience-based Princeton and the Center for Educational Testing andthat Academic Planning present topics that impact children who learn diﬀ erently. Please join us in a panel discussion. Miller: We have ver y talented master’s degree in education from Please usthat in a impact panel discussion. monthly neuroscience-based seminars on join topics children who learn differently. November 14, 2018 Please join us in a panel discussion. Seton Hall University. Schiano is a teachers here in the district; howPlease join us in a panel discussion. Auditory ProcessingNovember Novemberand 14,Attention 2018 14, 2018 TOPICS AND TRENDS IN EDUCATION retired detective with the Port Author- ever, our teachers and staff could be December 5, 2018 Auditory Processing and Atte 14, 2018and Attention November 14, 2018 Auditory Processing ity of New York and New Jersey Police more reflective of the diverse comUpcoming Session: Wednesday, 2018 INNovember TOPICSOctober AND 24, TRENDS EDUCATION Dyslexia: Unwrapping the Gift 5, 2018 December Auditory Processing and Att enti on The Lewis School of Princeton and the Center for Educational Testing and Academic Planning present Auditory Processing and Attention munity and student Department. He has December 5, 2018 January 16, 2019 Wednesday, October 24,that2018 Wednesday, Dyslexia: Unwrapping the 1:00pm-2:30pm monthly neuroscience-based seminars2018 on topics impact children who learn differently. body represented. It Wednesday, is December 5,Unwrapping 2018 run for Bordentown December 5, 2018 Dyslexia: the Gift The Lewis SchoolOctober of Princeton and24, the Center for Educational Testing and Academic Planning present Numerical Cognition January Please join us in a panel discussion. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 absolutely necessar y Township Committee Dyslexia: Unwrapping the Gift Dyslexia: Unwrapping the Gift16, 2019 1:00pm-2:30pm November 14, 2018 monthly neuroscience-based seminars on topics that impact children who learn differently. January 16, 2019 February 20, 2019 Numerical Cognition 1:00pm-2:30pm November 14, 2018 to recruit and retain in the past, and he is join us in a panel discussion. January 16, January 16,2019 2019 Memory and Attention The Intricacies ofPlease Reading: Numerical Cognition20, 2019 1:00pm-2:30pm February Auditory Processing and Attention quality teachers of 1:00pm-2:30pm currently an elected Upcoming Session: Numerical Cognition March 13, 2018 2019 November 14, Numerical Cogniti on2019 February 20, What is the role of visual December 5, 2018 Memory The Intricacies of Reading: various backgrounds. Fire Commissioner for The Multilingual Childand Attention Auditory Processing and Attention February 20, 2019 Upcoming Session: February 20, and 2019 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Memory Attention The Intricacies of Reading: Dyslexia: Unwrapping the Gift 13, 2019 Auditory Processing March I would deep dive The into Intricacies processing inthe reading? Fire District 2. December 5, 2018 April 24, 2019 Memory and Attention of Reading: What is role of visual January 16, 2019 Memory and Att enti on March 13, 2019 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 1:00pm-2:30pm Dyslexia: Unwrapping the GiftPresent Child Att enti The Multilingual the recruitment proDo you feel that Trends in Education Past and WhatCall isand the role ofon: visual Numerical Cognition 13, 2019 March 13, 2019 The Multilingual Child (609) 924-8120 to in register. January 16, 2019 What is the role of visual processing reading? TheMarch April 24, 2019 cess, understand our May 16, 2019 there are any areas 1:00pm-2:30pm February 20, 2019 Multilingual Child Numerical Cognition processing in reading? The Multi lingual Child ADHD is not always April 24, 2019 Conversation and Language talent pool resource, processing in the school budTrends in Education Past and Memory and Attention Thein Intricacies of Reading: reading? April 24, 2019 February 20, 2019 Call (609) 924-8120 to register. Trends April 24, 2019 March 13, 2019 Past in Education and Present to ensure we attract get that need to be the reason. May 16, What is the role of visual Memory and Attention The Intricacies of Reading: Trends in Education Past and Present 2019 Call (609) 924-8120 to register. The Multilingual Child Trends in Educati onMay Past and Present and recruit the best looked at in order to 16, 2019 Conversation and Langua March 13, 2019 Call (609) 924-8120 tois register. TheMay leading, research-based education at 16, 2019 processing in reading? What the role of visual April 24, 2019 Call (609) 924-8120 of the best and mirror reduce expenses? May 16, 2019 The Multilingual ChildLanguage Conversation and The Lewis School prepares students Trends in Education Past and Present Conversation and24, Language in reading? April 2019Language-based the community. AddiMiller: The school impacted byand Dyslexia, Conversati on Language Callprocessing (609) 924-8120 to register. to register. May 16, 2019 Trends in Education Past and Present Learning Differences™ and ADHD to The leading, research-based edu tionally, I’d raise the budget should continue Conversation and Language Call (609) 924-8120 to register. achieve academic independence and May The 16, 2019 Lewis School preparesatst concerns of teachers’ to be transparent and The leading, research-based education a path to success. The leading,Conversation research-based education at Languag and Language impacted by Dyslexia, TheThe leading, research-based Lewis School prepares students contracts to retain the reviewed, periodically, Schiano The Lewis School prepares students Learning Differences™ and AD The leading, research-based education at impacted by Dyslexia, Language-based education at The Lewis talent that we have. to ensure that priorities impactedThe by Lewis Dyslexia, Language-based School prepares students independen achieve academic The Lewis School Champions the Gifts of to Learning Differences™ and ADHD The leading, research-based education at Schiano: The major Learning Differences™ and ADHD to and expenses are underimpacted by Dyslexia, Language-based School prepares students astudents path to success. Learning Differently and the Value of and The Lewis School prepares achieve academic independence Differences™ and ADHD achieveLearning academic independence and to stood and aligned, with our objectives. issue of the district is the same that impacted by Dyslexia, impacted by Dyslexia, Language-based Thinking Outside ofsuccess. the Box™ achieve academic independence and a path to a pathDifferences™ to success. and ADHD to Learning Transparency of the budget ensures other districts face. That is funding. The a path to success. Language-based Learning achieve academic independence The Lewis Schooland Champions th accountability. Similar to a household state has increased funding to the disDifferences™ andDifferently ADHD and the V a path to success. Learning budget, common-sense, responsible trict, but the burden of future budget The Lewis School Champions the Gifts The Lewis School Champions Giftsof of of TheSchool Lewis School Champions thethe Gifts to achieve academic Thinking Outside the of Bo For Admissions, Pre-K through High and Post-Graduate Learning Differently and the Valuethe increases should be borne by the state practices should prevail. Learning Differently and Value of Learning Differently and the Value ofof of Open Houses (Oct 27, Nov 7, Nov 10,The Dec 1, Dec 12) Lewis School Champions the Gifts independence and a path Thinking Outside of the Box™ Thinking Outside of the Box™ Thinking Outside of the Box™ Schiano: The district has had a and not the residents of the district. Learning Differently and the Value of success. Contact (609) 924-8120 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ to lewisschool.org Thinking Outside of the Box™ Why do you feel you are the right number of budget cuts in previous years. I do not believe there are any person to ser ve on the Board of For Admissions, Pre-K through High School and Post-Graduate For Admissions, Pre-K through High School and Post-Graduate Open Houses (Oct 27, Nov 7,the Nov 10, Dec 1, Dec 12) major cuts possible. I believe the board Education? The Lewis School Gifts Open Houses (Oct 27, Champions Nov 7, Nov 10,Post-Graduate Dec 1, Post-Graduate Dec 12) of For Admissions, Pre-K through High School and For Admissions, Pre-K through High School and Post-Graduate For Admissions, Pre-K through High School and Miller: As a parent of a child in the should look to keep expenses down and Contact (609) 924-8120 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, OpenContact Houses (Oct 27, Nov 7, Nov 10, Dec 1, 12) Open Houses (Oct 27,and Nov Nov 10,Dec Dec 1, 12) 12) NJ lewisschool.org 924-8120 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, lewisschool.org Open (609) Houses (Oct 27, Nov 7, 7,Nov 10, DecNJ 1,Dec Dec Learning Differently the Value of Thinking have more shared services with local Bordentown School District and resiContact (609) 924-8120 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ lewisschool.org (609) 924-8120 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ lewisschool.org dent of Bordentown Township, I under- Contact entities. Outside of thePrinceton, Box™ Contact (609) 924-8120 53 Bayard Lane, NJ lewisschool.org Are there any programs you would stand the concerns of fellow parents and like to see added or improved in the the tax-paying community. My goal in Pre-K through High School, Post-Graduate and Gap Year Study district to improve the quality of being on the school board for the BorOpen Houses (Nov 7, Nov 10, Dec 1, Dec 12) dentown Regional School District is to education? Contact (609) 924-8120 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ lewisschool.org Miller: I would challenge the cur- challenge the minds of our future leadrent and future Board of Education ers and ensure a safe environment for all

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BOARD cont. from Page 15 Michael T. James is running unopposed for the lone Bordentown City seat on the Bordentown Regional School Board. James, 37, has lived in Bordentown City for 35 years. He has an associates degree from Mercer County Community College, degrees in history and secondary education from The College of New Jersey and a master’s in world history from Monmouth University. James has been a high school history teacher in East Windsor since 2006, and he is also an adjunct professor at MCCC. He is a member of the Bordentown City Water Advisory Board and was on the Ocean Spray Redevelopment Steering Committee. He and his wife have two children, one at MacFarland Intermediate School and one at Clara Barton Elementary School. Do you feel there are any areas in the budget that need to be looked at in order to reduce expenses? James: I am open to the possibility that cuts could be made, but first and foremost we need to make certain that our children are getting the best possible education and that their teachers have the resources at their disposal to make this happen. As a member of the community I have been present for several BOE budget presentations over the past few years. BRSD has a lean budget compared to other nearby districts. I don’t believe it would be prudent to pursue budget cuts until the district improves academic metrics. Are there any programs you would like to see added or improved

in order to improve the quality of in the decision making process, to the aging elementary and intermedieducation? James: When I graduated from ate school facilities, to the concerns BRHS in 1999, we had three guidance of special needs students, to school counselors and an enrollment of about safety, BRSD needs serious updating. 540 students. In 2018, BRHS still has We are a small district with an incredthree guidance counselors managing a ibly dedicated, caring staff. (A staff that student population of 772. These coun- needs a contract, by the way.) We need selors are responsible for an increas- to leverage these positive attributes ingly complex range of issues including and look closely at ways in which we need to improve how we bullying, issues relating to prepare students for the social media, and greater world and modernize as demands for college and appropriate. career readiness. AddWhy do you feel you ing a counselor would are the right person to provide greater access to ser ve on the Board of mental health resources. Education? Recent studies have even James: I bring expeshown counselors are rience in education, balmore effective in creatance and an objective ing a safe school commuframe of mind. My expenity compared to other rience as a teacher will measures like security provide me with a bluepersonnel. I bring this print for updating some up not only as one spethings, but also, because cific example of someJames I am from this commuthing I would address, nity, I understand the but rather as a representation of the many things that need to value of tradition. It will be ver y imporchange in order to improve the quality of tant to maintain those aspects of our schools which define us, while adopteducation. What do you think is the most ing new methods that yield the best pressing issue in the Bordentown results. As a taxpayer and father, I also school district, and how do you plan have significant interest in the success of our schools and it will be vital to address it? James: We need to modernize our to maintain balance between those two school district. From the lack of tech- forces as well. I understand the value nology in our classrooms, to the anti- of education and the impact it can have quated curriculum in some subject on the community as well as on the areas, to the absence of robust data individual.

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Goalie plays through the pain to salvage BRHS career By Rich Fisher

For those unimpressed by dedication, perseverance, mental and physical toughness, desire and ability, Jenna Ryan is probably not going to seem too impressive. For the other 99 percent of the population, however, her story is one worth hearing. The Bordentown High field hockey goalie has walked a painful road— literally—to get back in the lineup as she tries to salvage a high school athletic career in her senior season. As of Oct. 12, she had registered 85 saves in the Scotties 7-6-2 start and, despite playing on painful ankles she has made an impact after nearly two years away. “She’s been great,” first-year coach and former assistant Amy Fisicaro said. “There are times where the ball is coming at her, whether it’s a one-v-goalie situation or just a blast of a shot that’s coming at her, and she doesn’t flinch, she doesn’t back down. I’ll just be like ‘I don’t even know how she pulled off that save.’ But she did and it gives everyone else a boost and vote of confidence knowing she’s back there taking care of

Bordentown field hockey goalie Jenna Ryan watches play from the net during a 6-1 home win over Pemberton Oct. 10, 2018. (Staff photo by Samantha Sciarrotta.) business.” She was out of business for a while, thanks to a birth defect that revealed itself in sixth grade. Already a softball player, Ryan began field hockey that

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year and quickly noticed her ankles bothering her. “That’s when I discovered I had issues,” she said. “I played through it for a while. I finally went to the doctor’s

and found out that two bones in both my ankles were fused together.” Ryan shelved field hockey at the time and stuck with travel softball. She was familiar with the Scotties field hockey program from watching her sister, Samantha, play. Ryan came in a year after Sam graduated and, despite the fact her one year of field hockey was as a field player, she opted to go out for the JV team when she heard it needed a goalie. “They knew my sister and knew I was kind of athletic,” Ryan said. “At that point they were just like, ‘We need somebody.’” It wasn’t far-fetched to think she could handle the position. As a third baseman in softball, Ryan had proven to have quick reflexes and good reaction time, which all goalies need. She just needed knowledge of the position. “It was a lot to learn,” Ryan said. “I made some mistakes but my team was still there for me so it made it a lot easier transitioning to a different sport. I really learned to like it. I always like to be put in that position, to be challenged all the time; and I liked working with other girls.” She learned her lessons well and was

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anointed starting varsity goalie as a sophomore. Unfortunately, the pain in her feet started to become too much to ignore. “She played a couple games as a sophomore, and before our game against Burlington Township she had to run in gym class,” Fisicaro recalled. “By the time game-time came around that day she couldn’t move. She was standing there and was like a sitting duck. We had to pull her out of the game and her doctors said it’s time (for surgery).” Ryan tried to give it one more shot, playing two days later against Maple Shade and making just two saves in a 3-1 loss. By that point, it had become torture just walking from one class to the next during the school day. “It just got to the point where I couldn’t wake up and stand without pain,” Ryan said. “It just got too much so I had to get the surgery. I was gonna wait, but I couldn’t. “ Asked how she even played up to that point, Ryan said, “Honestly, I’m not sure. I just knew I loved playing sports so I pushed through it a lot.” She underwent surgery on one ankle in September and on the second in December. The healing process was lengthy and Ryan grew restless. She tried playing travel softball in June and re-injured the left ankle because it was not yet at full strength. Thus, she missed her entire junior year of hockey and softball. “That was rough, it was hard,” she said. “I should have taken my time a lit-

tle before I came back.” She finally returned to softball last June, playing with her Cheetahs travel team before returning to field hockey. “She was a part of our team but not actively playing last year,” Fisicaro said. “This season it was nice to see her in her pads out there participating and helping out.” It was not an easy return, as two years out of the goal is tough to come back from. “I think she had to get her confidence back more so than her actual ability,” Fisicaro said. “She’s a third baseman, her reaction time is great. It’s just getting that confidence back, and her mobility.” Ryan admitted there was serious work to be done; but once she got back into it, things seemed to get easier. “I definitely kept a lot of the information; but I was also re-learning everything, how to clear a ball, when to call it,” she said. “There were a lot of things I had to re-learn that maybe I could do better and it was pretty hard getting used to everything again. Since I’d been out for a long time, the reaction and some of the techniques I lost. My other goalies helped me and my coaches helped me and all my teammates had my back so that made it a little bit easier.” At mid-October Ryan had four games where she reached double figures in saves, including back-to-back efforts against Collingswood and Cinnaminson where she had 14 and 18. She felt completely back after those efforts and has

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shown signs that she can get hot and carry a team for stretches. “She can definitely help keep us in there,” Fisicaro said. “We play a lot of good teams and a lot of tough competition, and she keeps us in a lot of games. But she’s not one that wants the credit or attention. She’s more so about the team than the person.” Which is why she remains in the pads despite still feeling pain in her ankles. “I still have some issues,” she said. “They’re still kind of bothering me, but it’s my senior year and I want to play and I want to help my team. They will just be sore most of the time but it’s usually just when I’m playing that it might hurt more. The doctor kind of said I’ll have my aches and pains and ever ything that comes along with surgeries. The pain I’m having now is normal, but it’s not like I can do anything about it. It’s not the same amount of pain as before, so I can handle it.” It is enough pain, however, to abandon

her lifelong dream of playing college softball. She feels it would just be too much to try to continue playing at a high level with what she needs to endure. College is still in the works, as Ryan is busy off the field as well. She is a member of the Interact Club, student council, Spanish Club and Faith Hope and Charity Club, which does volunteer work in the community. She is hoping to major in biology. But there are still some games left to play, as she will look to be back on the softball team this year. It is an abbreviated career, for sure, but just the fact Ryan has a career at all is a tribute to so many things. Asked what she has learned about herself over the last few years, she said, “That whatever life hands me; I can get through it. I don’t give up easily and I have a strong desire to play sports and do what I love. I‘ll do anything I can to be able to do it.” And for most folks, that’s pretty darn impressive.

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Middle school soccer squad racking up the wins By Rich Fisher When Nicole Papp took over the Bordentown Middle School girls’ soccer program last year, she did so with the mindset that she was coaching people, not just players. “I try to ask them about their outside (travel) soccer; what positions they played, things like that,” she said. “I’m trying to connect with them in other ways, too, asking what they did the past weekend, how are their classes going. I’m trying to show them I’m more involved than just being a soccer coach. I want to try to be a mentor for them on and off the field. I do teach some of them in class too.” Papp’s approach is working well. She inherited a team that won just four games in 2016 and guided it to a 12-0 record. As of Oct. 15 this season, Bordentown was 8-1 and had run its winning streak to 15 before losing to Northern Burlington in September. NBC is a quality side, as witnessed by the fact it has an A and B team (Bordentown lost to the A). Eighth-grade captain Victoria Wheeler will take the tough competition over a less challenging team any day. “I feel we need to play many competitive teams this year,” Wheeler said. “Playing easy teams is not a challenge for us. It definitely bummed me out as an eighth grader not to leave unde-

feated. We didn’t want people to think we only won against easy teams. So I think this loss reignited the fire underneath us to make us work even harder. We will be playing Northern Burlington again and we will be even more determined to win. I feel a team gets better with fierce competition.” Papp felt the loss was probably, in one way at least, a good thing. “It took the pressure of the long winning streak off,” she said. “That’s what the girls kind of took from it too. I asked them how they felt, what they wanted to work on after the loss, and the sentiment was kind of ‘The pressure was now off, let’s just go worry about every other team and have a nice season.’” That is exactly what has happened. Through nine games it outscored opponents by a combined 50-6 after outscoring them 50-8 last year. Bordentown graduated seven eighth-graders from the 2017 squad, six whom were starters. Despite the personnel losses, Wheeler was confident the good times would continue to roll. “I definitely felt sad that the eighth graders from last year left but I know we had a lot of talent in this school that was ready to shine,” she said. “I knew with a great coach and talented girls we were ready to go out there and be the best. My expectations were to not be lazy and to be determined to win and I feel that we have met them.”

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Bordentown Regional Middle School soccer player Cadence Klemic goes for the ball during a home win against Mooresetown Oct. 10, 2018. (Staff photo by Samantha Sciarrotta.) Wheeler has played a big part in that, taking her role of captain seriously. Papp noted that she plays as hard at practice as she does in games, “and that’s not something you normally see very often in younger players. You see effort during games, but she is a leader by playing hard in practice as well.” That carries over into the classroom, where Wheeler also excels. The coach added that her work ethic is above reproach and she takes constructive criticism well. The midfielder, who plays club soccer with the nationally ranked PDA South team, is also attentive to making everyone feel part of the team. She will sit and talk to the team’s lone sixth-grader on the bus and ask her how things are going in class, who her teachers are, and things of that nature. “I feel that every player on any team should have those responsibilities,” Wheeler said. “It makes for a better team. This year and last year I felt since day one

I wanted everyone to feel comfortable with each other. This is where I needed to be a leader. It’s hard being a newcomer. I want everyone to make sure they’re welcome and a part of this team. “I remember my sixth grade year, my big sister Emily, who was on the team, encouraged me during tryouts and practice. She made me smile and I felt part of the team. I remember how great it felt, and now this is what I need to do to make sure no one feels uncomfortable or feels left out.” Looking at the team statistics, it would hard to believe anyone feels left out. Through the first nine games goals came from 13 of the 18 girls on the roster, while 16 players had at least one assist. Leading the way were 8th-graders Cadence Klemic with 10 goals, Valentina Candelori with eight goals and seven assists, Jess Bassion (six goals), Wheeler (five goals) and Brooke Guire (three).

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Bordentown Regional Middle School soccer player Jessica Bassion fights a Moorestown opponent for the ball during a home win Oct. 10, 2018. (Staff photo by Samantha Sciarrotta.) Eighth-grader Melissa Matamoros and seventh-graders Julie Wojcik and Natalie Tuccillo each had four assists. A key defensive contributor is seventh-grade captain Emily Javick, who Papp said “is pretty tenacious. She’s the leader back there and we have five rotating defenders that stay back there for the entire game.” They are playing in front of seventhgrade goalie Brynn Fitzpatrick, who had an 0.55 goals-against average through nine games. Rounding out the team are eighthgraders Sofia Klama, Taylor Bassion (Jess’ twin sister) Abby Goodrich, Isabella Candelori (Valentina’s twin sister), Kaitlyn Misner and Natalia Villanueva; seventh-grader Hannah Neville and sixth-grader Ella Garofalo. “This is such a hard-working team,” Wheeler said. “We are not just happy about our personal goals, but we encourage each other to work towards their goals too. I feel that our team is great passing and moving off the ball. Ms. Papp drills this stuff into our heads before every game and every halftime. Each and every one of us, including the coach, gets fired up to be the best of the best , and that is what this team is all about this year — determination and encouragement.” Papp, who has a surname quite familiar in Bordentown, is actually a Burlington Township High graduate. She started all four years for the Falcons varsity and served as captain her final two years. She also played at Ursinus College before going to law school and then circling back to become a teacher. She takes those teaching skills onto the field. “I really wanted to be able to teach them some of the basics that can help us win some games,” she said. “And I wanted to have them work hard.” It appears Papp has gotten everything she strived for. “The girls are disciplined and they are

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Sing Along with Sculpture, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609584-7800. groundsforsculpture.org. Gather round the piano at Rat’s restaurant with Seward Johnson, sculptor and founder of GFS. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Amputee Support Group, TLC Orthotics and Prosthetics, 163 Route 130 North, Building 2, Suite D, Bordentown, 609-379-6453. Military families welcome. Light refreshments. Register. Meets first Thursday of every month. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Messy Art, Leaping Dog Art Studios, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. leapingdogartstudios.com. Every Thursday in November. 9:30 a.m. Storybook Art, Leaping Dog Art Studios, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. leapingdogartstudios.com. Every Thursday in November. 4:30 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, 609-291-

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Friday, November 2

The Fine Tapestry of Motherhood, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-4243058. openartspac.org. Carla is devastated when she realizes she has been betrayed by her husband and her best friend, so she confides in someone she has nothing in common with: her mother. $22. 7 p.m. Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. Through November 11. 8 p.m. CASA’s Stand Up for a Child Night of Comedy, The Merion, 1301 Route 120, Cinnaminson, 609-434-0050. casamb.org. Appetizers, drinks, live music, and comedy from Joe DeVito. Action News’ Rick Williams emcees. Proceeds benefit CASA for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties. $125. Register. 6 p.m.

Toddler Art Hour, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Art for children ages 2 to 4. Register. 10:30 a.m. Dog Tales, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Children of all ages can read to Isla, a reading therapy dog. 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 3

Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. And 8 p.m. The Fine Tapestry of Motherhood, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-4243058. openartspac.org. Carla is devastated when she realizes she has been betrayed by her husband and her best friend, so she confides in someone she has nothing in common with: her mother. $22. 7 p.m. The Real Life Adventures of Jimmy de las Rosas, Passage Theater, 205 East Front Street, Trenton, 609-392-0766. passagetheatre.org. Thirteen-year-old Jimmy longs to use his secret telekinetic powers. He just didn’t want his mother’s life to be in danger. $5-$10. 6:30 p.m. Art All Day, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. artworkstrenton. org. Tour studios, art centers, pop-up galleries, and other creative spaces in Trenton. Noon. to 6 p.m. Pleased Youth and the Accelerators, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj. com. $10. 8 p.m. Messy Art, Leaping Dog Art Studios, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. leapingdogartstudios.com. Every Saturday in November. 9:30 a.m.

Let Go of Anger and Find Forgiveness, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Learn how to prevent and manage the anger you experience. Register. 2 p.m.

Sunday, November 4

Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. The Fine Tapestry of Motherhood, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-4243058. openartspac.org. Carla is devastated when she realizes she has been betrayed by her husband and her best friend, so she confides in someone she has nothing in common with: her mother. $22. 5 p.m. The Dixielanders Traveling Show Band, Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Performing traditional jazz and Dixieland favorites, sing-alongs, early favorites, and more. $20. 3 p.m. All You Can Eat Breakfast, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post 455, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt, NJ 08533, (609) 758-0131. Eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, pork roll, potatoes and more, as well as coffee, tea, juice and toast. Adults $8. Children $4. Under 3 free. 7 a.m. 11 a.m.

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Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Songs, stories and a craft for children ages 3 to 6. Register. 10:30 a.m.

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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.

Wednesday, November 7

Author Meet and Greet, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Meet local romantic novel author Kathryn Quick. 7 p.m. Melanie, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $50. Register. 7:30 p.m. Storybook Art, Leaping Dog Art Studios, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. leapingdogartstudios.com. Every Wednesday in November. 10 a.m. Toddler Time, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Pop-up books, singing, dancing, hands-on musical instrument play, crafts and socialization for children 18 months to 3 years. Register. 10:30 a.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, November 8

CASA Information Session, CASA of Mercer and Burlington Counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing. casamb.org. CASA for Children is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in family court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/ or neglect. 10 a.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, 609-2919232. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.

Friday, November 9

Parachute Play, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Parachute games and play time for children ages 2 to 4 with a caregiver. Register. 10:30 a.m. Dog Tales, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Children of all ages can read to Isla, a reading therapy dog. 3:30 p.m. 5th Grade Girls Book Club, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Discussing a book plus a related activity. 4 p.m. Craft Night, White Hill Mansion, 217 Fourth Street, Fieldsboro. whitehillmansion.com. Make your own Grinch wreath. BYOB. Mansion tour included. $45. Register. 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 10

Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. And 8 p.m. Tommy Conwell, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. mancavenj.com. $15. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Vintage Market, Keris Tree Farm and Christmas Shop, 848 Route 524, Allentown, 609259-0720. kerischristmastreefarm.com. Vintage furniture, home decor, garden items, quilts, books, clothing, and more. 9 a.m.

Sunday, November 11

Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. Parasites and The Fiendz, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $10. 6 p.m.

Monday, November 12

Meetings, PFLAG Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. pflagprinceton.

org. Support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. Peer-facilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental setting. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 13

Tuesday Night Book Club, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. 7 p.m. Southside Wanderers, Ivy Tavern, 3108 South Broad Street, Hamilton, 609-888-1435. Oldies, Motown, British invasion and classic rock. No cover. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group, Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, Capital Health Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-6363. capitalhealth. org/events. Led by a licensed clinical social worker, find emotional support and recommendations on living with metastatic breast cancer. 6:30 p.m. Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Learn about enrollment options for Medicare coverage with Aetna. Register. 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, November 14

Writers Group, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Bring a writing project for group discussion. 7 p.m. CASA Information Session, CASA of Mercer and Burlington Counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing. casamb.org. CASA for Children is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in family court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/ or neglect. 5:30 p.m. Bordentown City Environmental Commission, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. bcec.us. Monthly open public meeting. 7 p.m. Baby Time, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Stories, finger plays, songs and socialization for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10:30 a.m. Adult Craft, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Make your own dream catcher. Materials supplied. Register. 2 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, November 15

Learn to Search the Geneaology Database, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Bring a family last name, a range of estimated birth dates and a flash drive. Register. 2 p.m. Bordentown Shade Tree Commission Meeting, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. bcec.us. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, 609-2919232. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.

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Friday, November 16

One-on-One Computer Help Sessions, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Two sessions available. Register. 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Preschool STEAM, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Activities for children ages 3 to 6. Register. 10:30 a.m. Dog Tales, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Children of all ages can read to Isla, a reading therapy dog. 3:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girls Book Club, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown,

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CALENDAR cont. from Page 25 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Discussing a book plus a related activity. 4 p.m.

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Monday, November 19 Saturday, November 17 Preschool Story Time, Bordentown Library, 18

A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. $20. Through December 2. 2 p.m. And 8 p.m. Groove Merchant Drum and Dance Ensemble, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown. drumdancecenter.com. Dance and percussion performance from around the world. Adults $20. Kids $10. Register. 7 p.m. Elk City and Glen Morrow’s Cry for Help, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj. com. $10. 8 p.m. Craft and Vendor Show, Bordentown Elks Women’s Auxiliary, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown, 609-915-6754. Free admission. Food available for purchase. 50/50 raffle. Call or email elkscraftshow@gmail.com for information 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. International Games Day, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. All types of tabletop games for a variety of different ages. Register. Noon. Fall Bazaar, First Baptist Church of Bordentown, Church Street and Prince Street, Bordentown. bordentownbaptist.org. Toys, games, crafts, holiday items, specialty table and more, plus coffee, tea and lunch. 9 a.m. Krampus Bazaar, White Hill Mansion, 217 Fourth Street, Fieldsboro. whitehillmansion. com. Live music, art, vendors, and more. $10. 11 p.m.

Sunday, November 18

Special Children’s Breakfast, Bordentown Elks Lodge, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown. Allyou-can-eat breakfast. Adults $8. Children $6. 8:30 a.m. Schlachtfest, Donauschwaben of Trenton, 127

East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Songs, stories and a craft for children ages 3 to 6. Register. 10:30 a.m. Top 10 Cost Effective Home Renovation Projects, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Olga St. Pierre presents. Register. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 20

Bordentown City Green Team Meeting, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. bcec.us. Monthly meeting. 7:30 a.m. Teen Advisory Board Meeting, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Teens 13 to 18 can help make decisions about the library’s teen events and volunteer time. New members welcome. 7 p.m. Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Learn the basics and try your hand at a few rounds. For ages 10 and up. 6:30 p.m. Bordentown Shade Tree Commission Meeting, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. bcec.us. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 21

Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Saturday, November 24

The Nutcracker, McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787.

arballet.org. $35-$65. 2 p.m. The Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Kendall Main Stage Theater, The College of New Jersey, 609-397-7616. roxeyballet.org. $20 and up. 2 p.m. A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. $20. 2 p.m. And 8 p.m. Brunch with Santa, Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrence. chsofnj.org. Tricky tray, refreshments, face painting, baked goods, games, crafts, holiday play, raffle and more. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey Foster Care program. $7. Register. 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. La Leche League of Bordentown, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Talk with other mothers for breast feeding education, information, support and encouragement. 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, November 25

The Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Kendall Main Stage Theater, The College of New Jersey, 609-397-7616. roxeyballet.org. $20 and up. 2 p.m. A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. $20. 2 p.m.

Tuesday, November 27

Rogues and Roses Book Club, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. This month’s book is member’s choice. 7 p.m. Sensory Sessions, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Sensory activities for children ages 5 and under. Register. 4 p.m.

Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. mancavenj.com. Performing feats of the body and the power of the mind. $12. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, November 29

Full STEAM Ahead: Harry Potter Edition, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Kids ages 6 to 12 can take a potions class, play Quidditch, make wands, take a charms class and more. Register. 4:15 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, 609-2919232. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.

Friday, November 30

The Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Kendall Main Stage Theater, The College of New Jersey, 609-397-7616. roxeyballet.org. $20 and up. 10 a.m. Chris Barron, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. mancavenj.com. 8 p.m. One-on-One Computer Help Sessions, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Two sessions available. Register. 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Drive in Movie, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Children 5 and under will decorate a cardboard box car to decorate followed by a movie. Register. 10:30 a.m. Dog Tales, Bordentown Library, 18 East Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Children of all ages can read to Isla, a reading therapy dog. 3:30 p.m.

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PUBLICATION DATE Bordentown City $225,000 CONTACT 44 2nd Street Bordentown City DO NOT PRINT

TEXT TO 35620 #7251820 Marina Echavarria, RA 917-836-7078 cell ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200

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AREA PRICE ADDRESS AD HEADER TEXT CODE MLS# AGENT For Classified TODAY’S DATE Ad Only: PUBLICATION

October 1, 2018 PUBLICATION DATE October 1, 2018 KELLY REIN, ERA Central Realty Group – CONTACT Office 609.259.9900 KELLY REIN, ERA Central Realty Group – Office 609.259.9900 Mansfield Twp AREA $200,000 PRICE 103 Carriage Hill Court Columbus DO NOT PRINT ADDRESS Homestead AD HEADER TEXT 123098 TO 35620 TEXT CODE #7253683 MLS# TODAY’S DATE Sandra Lloyd, SA 609-234-4023 cell AGENT PUBLICATION ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200For September 13, 2018 Classified

Chesterfield Twp $318,000 14 Church Street Chesterfield DO NOT PRINT QUAINT COLONIAL IN HISTORIC CROSSWICKS TEXT 110553 TO 35620 #7220368 September 13, 2018 Myra Ilijic, RA 609-516-6435 cell Bordentown Current ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200

PUBLICATION DATE October 1, 2018 Ad Only: Bordentown Current CONTACT KELLY REIN, ERA Central Realty Group – Office 60 PUBLICATION DATE October 1, 2018 CONTACT MANSFIELD CHESTERFIELD TWP KELLY REIN,TWP ERA Central Realty Group – Office 609.259.9900

PUBLICATION DATE 2018 TODAY’S DATE October 1, September 13, 2018 CONTACT KELLY REIN, ERA Central Realty Group – Office 609.259.9900 PUBLICATION Bordentown Current

AREA PRICE $575,000 AREA PUBLICATION DATE October 1, 2018 ADDRESS 128 Paddock Drive Columbus DO NOT PRINT PRICE $170,000 AREA CONTACT Group – Office 609.259.9900 AD HEADER HOW SUITE IT IS! PRICE $110,000KELLY REIN, ERA Central Realty ADDRESS 68 Mary Street Bordentown DO NOT PRINT ADDRESS 211 Lafayette Street Bordentown DO NOT PRINT TEXT CODE TEXT 123096 TO 35620 AD HEADER CORNER PROPERTY AD HEADER BORDENTOWN CITY BUNGALOW MLS# #7192331 TEXT CODE TEXT 247311 TO 35620 TEXT CODE TEXT TO 35620 AGENT Sandra "Sandy" Lloyd, SA 609-234-4023 cell MLS# #7221969 MLS# #7132370 For photos AREA and property details, TEXT 522834 to 35620 For photos and property details, TEXT 123098 to 35620 For photos and property details, TEXT 110553 to 35620 For Classified ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200 AGENT Philip Angarone, RA 609-462-0062 cell AGENT Philip RA Angarone, SA 609-462-0062 cell Marina Echavarria, Sandra Lloyd, SA Myra Ilijic, RA PRICE $377,500 Ad Only: 917-836-7078 cell 609-234-4023 609-516-6435 cell For Classified ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200 For Classified ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200 $200,000 $318,000 MLS#7251820 MLS#7253683 MLS#7220368 ADDRESS 36 Park $225,000 Street Bordentown DO NOT PRINT Ad Only: Ad Only: TODAY’S DATE September 13, 2018

TODAY’S DATE September 13, 2018 AD HEADER NEW CONSTRUCTION! PUBLICATION Bordentown Current PUBLICATION Bordentown Current PUBLICATION DATE October 1, 2018 CITY BORDENTOWN TEXT CODE TEXT TO 35620 PUBLICATIONSPRINGFIELD DATE BORDENTOWN CITY October 1, 2018 TWP CONTACT KELLY REIN, ERA Central Realty Group – Office 609.259.9900 CONTACT KELLY REIN, ERA Central Realty Group – Office 609.259.9900 MLS# #7244822 AGENT Gail LaManna, RA 609-647-0170 cell Chesterfield Twp Bordentown Twp For Classified ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200 AREA AREA Ad Only: PRICE $400,000 PRICE $299,900

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ADDRESS 102 Preservation Blvd Chesterfield DO NOT PRINT ADDRESS 6 Yorktown Road Bordentown DO NOT PRINT AD HEADER Gold Star AD HEADER SPLIT LEVEL IN GEORGETOWN ESTATES TEXT CODE TEXT 110803 TO 35620 TEXT CODE TEXT TO 35620 Bordentown City MLS# #7247187 MLS#For photos and#7266298 For photos and property details, TEXT 247311 to 35620 property details, TEXT 123096 to 35620 AGENT Anjani AGENT ShirleyLloyd, M. Littleford, BA 609-217-7629 cell Philip Angarone, RA "Anjie" Kumar, BA 609-575-3029 cell Sandra “Sandy” SA 609-462-0062 cellCentral Realty Group 609-259-0200 For Classified 609-234-4023 ERAcell Central Realty Group 609-259-0200 For Classified ERA $170,000 $575,000 MLS#7221969 MLS#7192331 Ad Only: Ad Only:

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