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A March 4 announcement by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has given local officials and environmentalists more than just a reason to celebrate. The proposal, they say, might also give them another tool to challenge the controversial PennEast natural gas pipeline. The DEP proposal would bestow 749 river miles, including a 16-mile stretch of Jacobs Creek in Hopewell Township, with protections meant to preserve water quality. This status—Category One in DEP lingo—includes preventing development within 300 feet of the stream and limiting what can be discharged into the water. The protected portion of Jacobs Creek would run from the creek’s source in northern Hopewell Township more than 16 river miles southwest until its confluence with Woolsey Brook, on Jacobs Creek Road close to the township municipal building. The Category 1 designation also applies to all of the creek’s tributaries in that See CREEK, Page 7
Beechtree Farm on Crusher Road in Hopewell, in a recent oil painting by Beechtree’s farmer-owner, Lucia Stout.
At home on the farm For some, the pull of agriculture is a force too strong to ignore By maya eashWaRan Stuck above Tessa Lowinske Desmond’s desk in Princeton University is a yellow post-it note with a quote. “Eating is an agricultural act,” it reads. For some, where the food in grocery stores or in restaurants comes from is something of little significance. But for Lowinske Desmond, 38, and
a number of local farmers in Hopewell, New Jersey, what we eat and where we get it from is of great importance. A faculty member of Princeton’s Department of American Studies, Lowinske Desmond has been a long-time academic and agriculturalist. Her love of the land is something that goes back to her roots in rural Minnesota. “All the stories growing up were about farming,” she said. “I did what I could to scratch the itch,” she said. “I just wanted to be farming.” Raised by a single mother,
Lowinske Desmond moved 17 times during her 18 years at home. One memory that stuck with her throughout is one of her grandmother’s root cellar, packed full of canned vegetables and goods from her grandparents’ garden. “I used to go down there and just stare at the cans,” she said. “I have, over time, come to think about why those memories hold such sway for me. And I think it was the idea that there was a thoughtfulness and attention to provision and stability that was embodied in the garSee FARM, Page 8
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The upcoming swimming season at the Quarry Swim Club is due to begin at the end of May, in what is expected to be the last year of ownership by Jim and Nancy Gypton. The 7.5-acre-property located on Crusher Road has been listed for sale, with an asking price of $950,000. For the past few years, the Gyptons have talked publicly of wanting to sell a property they bought in 1988, a decision that Jim Gypton elaborated on in an interview on March 8. “It’s been … very interesting, fun, tiring at times. And we’ve enjoyed it,” he said of owning the Quarry. “But I’m 83. How many more summers can I do this?” He said he and his wife want to see more of their grandchildren, with family living in different parts of the country. “And besides, 31 years is probably long enough,” he said. “And the Quarry could use the infusion of younger people and maybe different ideas. You get a little stale. You get fixed in the way you’ve been doing things and you’re maybe unwilling to change or you realize it’s a little bit more work than you’re willing to invest at this stage.” Last fall, the couple started talking to a real estate broker, See QUARRY, Page 14
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The work of visual Arts students at Mercer County Community College will be on display in the Gallery at Mercer as the college presents its annual Visual Arts Student Exhibition through April 25. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Featured artists include Max Davis, Christa Gonzalez, Laura Ingraham, Natalie Kinnemon and Daria Messner of Hopewell Valley. Gallery hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Wednesday hours extended until 7 p.m. More information is online at mccc.edu/ gallery.
The company is looking to hire a chefrestaurateur who would take charge of operations at the new restaurant. The new partner would also be asked to reimagine the theater’s dine-in concession menu as well as its occasional supper and brunch clubs. Renovations on the building are expected to begin in spring 2019. Web: hopewelltheater.com.
Volunteers needed for stream clean-up
The Watershed Institute will celebrate We are having a Cyber Monday Special December 1st Earth Day with volunteers on April 6 and
13 as it works to remove trash, litter and debris from local rivers and streams at its 13th Annual Stream Cleanup. In past years, volunteers have pulled vacuum cleaners, toys, car parts, dog December 1 – 24, 2014 at the gallery houses, furniture and other items from local waterways. Plastics in all forms— from single-use drinks to bags, cups, and food wrappers—are the most comThe Hopewell Theater production mon trash that are removed each year. company is looking for a partner who Over the past 12 years, according to would run a restaurant at 7 W. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough, site of the “Bookclub,” by Natalie Kinnemon of Pennington, is among some 60 the Watershed Institute, these efforts recently closed Brothers Moon. works that will be on display through April 25 at the Galler y at Mercer have helped remove more than 105,000 pounds of garbage with the help of 5,400 Mitchel Skolnick purchased the build- County Community College’s 2019 Visual Arts Student Exhibition. volunteers. ing from Brothers Moon chef-owner Yankees captain Derek Jeter hits a Walk-ins are welcome at the rain or Will Mooney last year. Skolnick co-owns Rangers Martin st. Louis scores winning walk off single in his last game at the Hopewell Theater building with Jon production company. and enjoy a meal or Dustin after aTokarski show, shine events. More information, includgoal againstbefore Canadians Yankees Stadium A media release from the Hopewell as well as entertainment related to the- ing how and where to volunteer, is online McConaughy and Liza Moorehouse, and Catchstates of the century David that by also separately owns the Hopewell The- Theater production company ater programming such as meet-the-art33% OFF all Iconic Photographs at thewatershed.org/stream-cleanups. Tyree inarts Superbowl Dick isDruckman the goal is to create a destination cen- XLII ater production company. Sara Scully ist VIP receptions, afternoon unplugged givingPhotographer theater patrons a place to relax concerts, book signings and readings. executive director and co-founder of–the See NEWS, Page 4 WorldterRenown
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Proposed school tax hike too great I retired from Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education in December 2017 after serving for 9 years. I concentrated exclusively on district finances and served on the finance committee, primarily as chair, throughout my entire tenure on the board. I have been credited by the superintendent of schools and board president as playing a key role in improving the district’s financial health. On March 18, I attended a meeting where the board of education approved a tentative budget that included a 5.27-percent general fund tax levy increase. I was not surprised that Adam Sawicki opposed the excessive spending increase, since Mr. Sawicki was always among the most conscientious members of the board. It would serve others well to heed the advice of their most senior board member. I appreciated his comment that the tax increase could most harshly impact community members on a fixed income. When I was on the board, I often reminded the administration and board that the majority of residents in our community have no children in the schools, therefore it is important to balance the needs in the district with those of the taxpayers. Yet when the superintendent presented the proposed budget priorities, the list of four included maintaining all programs, services, staffing and budget for “an uncertain future,” with no mention of the taxpayer or fiscal accountability. Financial responsibility must also be a priority, as it had been in the past. I am aware that the teachers have an expired contract and while I have no access to HVRSD internal numbers, I believe that the board can settle by providing a reasonable increase to the union without imposing a 5.27-percent general fund increase. Finally, before I left the board, I asked my family and friends to vote in favor of $36 million in referendum spending with my personal promise that it was a fiscally responsible choice as evidenced by our conservative budget spending.
The superintendent and all other board members provided the same assurance. It is dishonest to collect $36 million in referendum money and then add general fund tax spending equivalent to the increase of the previous 4 years combined. At the passage of that budget, board president Alyce Murray claimed that the board of education would continue working to improve the budget, since it will not be finalized until May. I implore and challenge the board to find an appropriate balance. Roy Dollard Hopewell Township
Township wants input on open-space plan
Among our greatest assets in Hopewell Township are our beautiful open spaces and our opportunities for active recreation, like sports fields and tennis courts. We love this community and its abundance of places for children and adults to get outside and play. A subcommittee of volunteers from various Township departments and boards is in the process of helping to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan, which is an element of the overall Township Master Plan. The OSRP takes stock of the open space and recreation available in the valley, and it allows the Township to plan for the future. Community participation is needed. Please visit the Have Your Say Hopewell site (haveyoursayhopewelltwp.org/ open-space-and-recreation-plan) to give your opinions on how you use our shared open space and recreation facilities and what you’d like to see improved or added. Have your voice heard! All community input is greatly appreciated. Courtney Peters-Manning Hopewell Township Peters-Manning is a member of the Open Space and Recreation Plan Subcommittee.
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Hunting Permit Application Notice 2019-2020 Hopewell Township will be accepting individual permit applications for the township’s municipal deer management program for the 2019-2020 hunting season BEGINNING April 1, 2019. All applicants must be fourteen (14) years or older, have a valid New Jersey hunting license, and must show proof of and maintain $1Million general liability insurance for the entire hunting season. There is a $30 nonrefundable application fee. Please note there are a limited number of open hunting spots available due to returning grandfathered hunters. Open permitted spots will be filled by lottery process. Once notified, successful applicants are required to participate in a hunter orientation safety course and pay an additional $70 to receive their hunting and parking permits. Permits will be valid for the entire 2019-20 white tail deer hunting season.
Licensed hunters who are interested in participating in the program should visit http://www.hopewelltwp.org/299/ Deer-Management-Advisory-Committee on April 1st for an application form, and for parcel location maps showing maximum number of hunters, and permitted sporting arms, rules and regulations, township ordinance for Deer Management. Paper copies of these applications will be available in the township’s municipal building lobby on April 1st also. All applications and required documents must be submitted in person by the applicant to the Hopewell Township Police Department, 201 Washington Crossing – Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ 08650. Applications will only be accepted from 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday’s. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 4pm. Only completed applications will be processed. For any questions, please feel free to call 609-537-0261 or email deermanagement@hopewelltwp.org.
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CHS junior takes top science fair prize
With spring rains and flowers starting to bloom in the Northeast, it can be easy to forget that less than one percent of the world’s water is accessible as a public water resource, and approximately 40 percent of of the world population experiences water scarcity. Sonja Michaluk, an 11th grade student at Hopewell Valley Central High School, has been focused on these concerns for the last 10 years. Last month, Michaluk took the top prize at the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair held at Rider University. Michaluk received top awards and recognition for her research entitled “A Novel Method of Monitoring the Health of our Global Fresh Water Supply using DNA Barcoding of Chironomidae (Diptera),” which explored DNA Barcoding as a method for measuring the health of drinking water sources. She will soon travel to Phoenix to present her research at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair with students from over 75 countries. She has also been invited to share her work at the New Jersey Water Environment
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Hopewell PD to crack down on distracted drivers
Law enforcement officers from the Hopewell Township Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. enforcement campaign. From April 1–21, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving. The National Safety Council has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Police say in New Jersey, driver inattention was listed as a contributing circumstance in 52 percent of the state’s crashes in 2015, and driver inattention was listed as a contributing factor in crashes at a rate nine times higher than that of the next highest contributing factor (speed).
Political button show to return to Titusville April 13
East Coast collectors of political buttons, badges, ribbons and related ephemera will meet in Titusville on Saturday, April 13, to sell, trade and display memorabilia from elections throughout the centuries. The 16th annual gathering will be held at the Titusville United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can expect to see a wide variety of politi-
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CREEK continued from Page 1 stretch. The DEP selected this segment of Jacobs Creek because testing and wildlife observation showed the water quality to be high, while a relative lack of impervious surfaces—like pavement— in the area means contaminants from runoff are less likely to wind up in the creek. Local officials said high-quality water has an elevated importance in Hopewell Township, where 60 percent of residents receive their drinking water from a well. “You don’t have to live in Hopewell Township long to realize how important clean water is,” Hopewell Township Mayor Kristin McLaughlin said. “With a well, you think about what is actually in the ground, in the water. I was thrilled to see DEP was taking a closer look. Anything the DEP can do to protect the streams flowing through the township is a benefit to everybody.” The Hopewell-based Watershed Institute played a integral role in Jacobs Creek’s new status. Watershed Institute executive director Jim Waltman said volunteers from his organization have been monitoring the creek for several years, and giving that data to the DEP. The institute also has brought the DEP out to the creek on occasion. Work of local volunteers like the ones from Watershed Institute has become increasingly vital for the protection of environmental resources, Waltman said. And the DEP increasingly has accepted the work of volunteers as it looks to protect waterways before they become pol-
luted. In the March 4 announcement, the DEP said the proposal came about in part because it generally costs less to prevent pollution than to restore the waters after they become polluted. Regardless of its reasoning, the DEP decision has validated the work done by groups like Watershed Institute and municipalities like Hopewell Township, Waltman said. “We’re really pleased with this proposal,” Waltman said. “This is one of the state’s most important tools for protecting the cleanest streams and rivers and lakes and ponds we have. This will ensure a good chunk of Jacobs Creek will receive this special extra protection.” Both McLaughlin and Waltman hoped this new status would include protection from the PennEast pipeline. The proposed 120-mile underground pipeline would carry natural gas from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, to an interconnection in Hopewell Township, on Blackwell Road. It would require creating a 125-foot-wide path the length of the pipeline to make room for its infrastructure. Along the way, it crosses streams, rivers and creeks, including the protected segment of Jacobs Creek. Residents along the pipeline route, including those in Hopewell Valley, have opposed the pipeline since PennEast announced it in 2014. McLaughlin said she believes residents can use the Category 1 status of the creek as a tool to fight the pipeline, adding that the Clean Water Act is state’s most common reason for denying permits. Waltman said, with PennEast, the
Watershed Institute interns Emily Dallas, Jannat Ali and Kr ystal Delnoce taking water quality samples in Jacobs Creek in 2018 (Photo courtesy of The Watershed Institute.) DEP has a chance to show what a Category 1 designation actually means. “In the best professional and scientific judgement of the DEP, if doing something would harm the water quality, they can’t allow it,” Waltman said. “The PennEast pipeline has already proposed to cross over and under more than three dozen streams that have this designation. We’ve argued, and so have many
others, that if you can dig through a Category 1 stream, then what can’t you do?” The DEP proposal must first become official before Jacobs Creek receives the Category 1 protection. A public hearing on the proposal will be held 1 p.m. Monday, April 8 at the New Jersey Forensic Science Technology Center Auditorium, 1200 Negron Drive in Hamilton. The DEP will also accept written comments until May 3. These would be the first new Category 1 waterways since 2008, when the DEP gave the designation to 686 miles of rivers and streams. Forty-four percent of the state’s waters are already protected at a C1 level or higher, according to the DEP. This includes a portion of Stony Brook in northern Hopewell. The new proposal would make it two highly protected streams in the township, something that residents should see as an accomplishment, Waltman said. “People should feel proud—proud of the town and proud of the history of environmental protection that’s allowed us to maintain streams that warrant this kind of designation,” he said. On March 19, a federal judge granted the State of New Jersey’s motion to stay construction of the PennEast Pipeline while it conducts mandated environmental surveys along the proposed route. The pipeline is subject to approval from the DEP and the Delaware River Basin Commission. As reported by the National Gas Intelligence website, PennEast needs to complete its surveys to obtain its water quality certification, which the state denied it in 2017.
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FARM continued from Page 1 den and in the canned goods.” Today, she owns and works on Firefly Homestead Farm, one of several farms in Hopewell. Here, Lowinske Desmond grows food for her family — two kids who attend Hopewell Elementary School and her husband, a professor of sociology at Princeton. She owns chickens, cows, sheep, goats, and vegetables and plans to start a small fruit orchard on the land. “Farming in Hopewell is totally a movement,” she said. “I think people want to know more about where their food comes from, and there’s definitely enough people involved to call it a movement.” Down the road from Lowinske Desmond’s farm, Lucia Stout has been working on one of her own. Beechtree Farm prides itself on providing grass-fed meat to the Hopewell community and also sells sheepskins, honey, maple syrup, and art cards at its store and market. Stout has preserved her land through the State Agriculture Development Committee’s Farmland Preservation Program, a project that provides financial and capital resources for landowners. The program also assists in the land preservation process so that farmers like Stout can ensure that their land will not be developed. “I worked hard to make it happen,” she said. “Now, this farm will always be a farm.” Stout is an active member of the farming community within Hopewell and the greater area. A board member of the
Tessa Lowinske Desmond at Homestead Farm in Hopewell. Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, commonly known as NOFA-NJ, Stout’s long-held passion for organic farming grew as she learned more about its benefits through local conferences and events. “I went out to the Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture Conference at Penn State. It was an eyeopening experience for me. There were a thousand people, all doing interesting, innovative, wonderful things with their small farms,” she said. “I got a fire in a
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belly about it.” “You could say that I became an activist,” she added. “I try to do what I can to make a difference.” Today, on her 58-acre farm, Stout sells grass-fed meat from her farm directly to the community. “Grass-fed makes a huge difference in quality and flavor,” she said. “People come from as far as two hours away to see us.” To purchase the meat, she recommends to call ahead of time and visit Beechtree’s farm store any day of the week or weekend.
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In addition to her life as a farmer, Stout is a local artist, painting in oil, pastels, ink, and watercolor. Her husband, Charlie Huebner, is an artist as well and crafts well-known handmade soaps from their animals’ beef tallow. He also owns a local door and window contractor service. Their two children, Kate and Gus Huebner grew up in Hopewell and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School and Virginia Tech, respectively. Stephanie Harris, of Stonehedge Farm, is one of the founding members of NOFA-NJ. Harris believes that local and organic farming, in Hopewell and across the country, will continue to grow. “It’s all a very positive trend. I started farming in Hopewell in 1984. At the time, there were very few farmers here practicing organic farming,” she said. “There’s been a huge shift in public awareness.” At Stonehedge, Harris owns chickens and grows organic fruits and vegetables. She also sells honey from her bees and blankets made from her sheep’s fleece. Her two children grew up in the area and graduated from Princeton Day School. NOFA-NJ is the youngest and southernmost chapter of the overall organization. Initially, Harris explained, the chapter was “looked on by the farm establishment as a fringe organization.” Now, NOFA-NJ works alongside the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to back legislation that provides resources to local organic farmers. Five miles away from Stout’s farm, See FARM, Page 13
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Getting Healthy is a Walk in the Park The Health Benefits of Walking According to the National Institutes for Health, just 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity per week will help most adults stay healthy. For many, deciding on a fitness program and finding the time to exercise can stop the most well-meaning person in their tracks. Luckily, getting on the path to better health can literally be as easy as a walk in the park. “Walking has a low risk of injury and you don’t need any memberships, special equipment or training to get started,” said DR. JILL YOUNG, a board certified physician at Capital Health Primary Care – Quakerbridge. “Most people don’t need to see a doctor before they begin a walking program, but if you have a chronic health issue or you’re over age 40 and have been inactive for a while, check with your primary care doctor to establish a fitness routine that’s safe for you.” In addition to seeing patients at Capital Health’s primary care office in Lawrenceville, NJ, Dr. Young is a trustee of the 22-mile Lawrence Hopewell Trail, a non-profit that provides communities in Hopewell and Lawrence Townships a safe environment for walking, jogging, and biking.
A brisk walk 30 minutes a day, five days a week will help you burn calories, strengthen your muscles and bones, and can lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. If you have a tight schedule to work around, Dr. Young suggests breaking your walks into three 10-minute sessions per day to enjoy the same benefits, all of which improve your overall fitness and lift your mood along the way. Whether it’s scheduling a wellness check-up or you’re just not feeling well, Capital Health understands that advanced medicine starts with your primary care doctor. If you don’t already have a primary care provider, Capital Health’s Primary Care Network offers convenient offices throughout the greater Mercer, Bucks and Burlington county region.
To learn more, or to find an office near you, visit capitalmedicalgroup.org
DOCS ON THE TRAIL: Enjoying the Outdoors While Managing Your Joint Pain If you’re living with arthritis or considering joint replacement surgery, join DR. ARJUN SAXENA from Trenton Orthopaedic Group at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to learn how walking or biking can help you manage your pain and even help you recover from surgery. This will be followed by a two-mile hike into Rosedale Park led by DR. JILL YOUNG, a board certified family medicine physician at Capital Health Primary Care – Quakerbridge and trustee of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | 6 p.m. Hunt House Barn, Mercer Meadows 197 Blackwell Road, Pennington, NJ 08534. THIS EVENT IS FREE.
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DON’T LOSE SLEEP OVER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BASIC TIPS FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP Daylight savings time may be a welcome sign of spring and the long summer nights to come, but the “lost hour” can have short-term effects on your normal sleeping patterns. “When you ‘spring forward’ and advance your clocks an hour, the change disrupts your sleep pattern and causes your body clock to become out of sync with the daylightnighttime cycle,” said DR. CALLUM DUPRE, board certified neurologist, fellowship trained sleep medicine specialist, and medical director of the Capital Health Center for Sleep Medicine. “If you’re a night owl, the switch to daylight savings time could have a more noticeable impact.” Your best defense against the disruption caused by the time change is maintaining a consistent sleep routine. Instead of altering your schedule to compensate for the hour of sleep you lose, select a bedtime ritual, such as a warm bath, listening to calm music or reading a book. After you make it through the time change, sticking to a routine year round
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… Create a relaxing bedroom. ∙∙ Remove work materials, computers and televisions. ∙∙ Keep it quiet, dark and cool. … Reduce or eliminate caffeine, nicotine and alcohol intake. … If you can't sleep, try relaxing in another room until you feel tired. … Exercise regularly but not close to bedtime.
will go a long way in improving your quality of sleep and reducing your risk of illness and chronic health problems. If you or your family is having sleep-related problems, contact the Capital Health Center for Sleep Medicine. As the largest, fully accredited center in Mercer and Bucks counties, the Center has provided comprehensive evaluation and treatment for sleep disorders in adults and children for more than 20 years. Call 609.584.5150 or visit www.sleepatcapitalhealth.com.
On December 19, President & CEO Al Maghazehe and other members of Capital Health’s senior management team joined the CAPITAL HEALTH AUXILIARY for a ribbon-cutting ceremony (pictured right) that marked the grand opening of Capital Thrift, the Auxiliary’s new thrift store located at 2783 Brunswick Pike (Rt. 1 South), Lawrenceville, NJ. The Mercer Mart thrift store, which celebrated its grand opening in 1958, (pictured left) opened on West Hanover Street in Trenton before moving to Front Street until it closed in 2004. Like the Mercer Mart, Capital Thrift is completely staffed and managed by volunteers, and proceeds help the Auxiliary sponsor health and educational programs for patients at Capital Health.
Volunteer Spirit is alive and well at CAPITAL THRIFT In December 2018, the Capital Health Auxiliary celebrated the grand opening of Capital Thrift, a thrift shop in Lawrenceville, NJ that benefits health and educational programs at Capital Health. Although the store is new, the community spirit that drives this effort can trace its roots back to 1958 and an enterprise known as Mercer Mart, Capital Health’s original thrift shop. “Mercer Mart was a mainstay in the city of Trenton for 46 years until its closing in 2004,” said Donna Costanzo, president of the Capital Health Auxiliary. “Inspired by the dedication of the original founders and volunteers at the Mart—many of whom helped run the store from start to finish—we look forward to improving the community and continuing to support the many great programs at Capital Health.” Capital Thrift is located at 2783 Brunswick Pike (Rt. 1 South) in Lawrenceville, NJ. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month; and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Purchases may be made with cash or credit card (Visa & Master Cards only—no debit cards). Donations may be dropped off during store hours. For more information, call 609-882-4717 or search for Capital Thrift NJ on Facebook. 10Hopewell Express | Health Headlines by Capital Health
Advanced Screening and Early Treatment helps prevent esophageal cancer Heartburn and acid reflux are common conditions, but if you’re experiencing chronic symptoms, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Left untreated, GERD can cause damage to the lining of the esophagus and lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition that is estimated to affect more than 12 million adults in the United States. In a more severe form of Barrett’s, the lining of the esophagus also contains dysplasia (cells that are turning into cancer). “Barrett’s esophagus commonly goes undiagnosed and can lead to esophageal cancer, making it a potentially life-threatening condition of the digestive system,” said DR. JASON ROGART, director of Interventional Gastroenterology & Therapeutic Endoscopy at Capital Health. “With the advanced screening options available at our Center for Digestive Health, we work to identify Barrett’s in its earliest stages. Our goal is to identify disease progression early, when it can be treated endoscopically, without the need for surgery.” Dr. Rogart leads the Barrett’s esophagus and GERD Program at the Capital Health Center for Digestive Health, which offers these advanced screening, diagnostic and treatment options: High-definition endoscopy with narrow band imaging: Detailed imaging further enhanced by a special filter that focuses light to specific wavelengths for greater image contrast and clarity. Video Laser Endomicroscopy (VLE): High-resolution, crosssectional imaging of the outermost lining of the esophagus. Studies show this to have greater than 98 percent accuracy in detecting Barrett’s. Our experienced team at Capital Health was the first in New Jersey to offer VLE. WATS3D (wide-area transepithelial sampling with 3D computer analysis): A brush biopsy technique that can detect Barrett’s and increase the detection of cells that are turning into cancer. Molecular/DNA analysis of Barrett’s esophagus: Tissue samples collected via endoscopy are tested for the presence of biomarkers that may indicate a higher risk of progression to cancer before the development of invasive tumors. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): Special scopes with small ultrasound probes at the tip are inserted into the esophagus to examine nodules that may arise within Barrett’s esophagus. If the nodules contain cancer or if there are abnormal lymph nodes outside the esophagus, they can be sampled under EUS-guidance with fine needle aspiration. Bravo™ pH probe: Via endoscopy, a small capsule is temporarily attached to the wall of the esophagus to measure pH levels, record GERD symptoms, and transmit readings to a small wireless receiver you wear on your waistband.
24 hour pH testing with impedance and esophageal manometry: A thin catheter is passed through the nose into the esophagus to measure whether acid or non-acid contents from the stomach are refluxing into the esophgaus. The pattern of muscle contraction within the esophagus can also be checked for abnormalities. Stretta anti-reflux endoscopic therapy: An endoscopic alternative to medical or surgical treatment of GERD, this is a safe and effective minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that is typically performed in less than 60 minutes on an outpatient (same-day) basis. It has been shown to significantly reduce and even eliminate GERD symptoms, such as heartburn, by reducing esophageal acid exposure. Our experienced team at Capital Health was the first in New Jersey to offer Stretta. Capital Health Center for Digestive Health is advancing the level of care available to patients in the region by providing comprehensive, state-of-the art diagnostics and treatments for a wide range of medical conditions involving the entire digestive system, all in one location at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. To learn more, visit capitalhealthGI.com or call 609.537.5000 to make an appointment.
Breast Cancer Survivorship Series for YOUNG WOMEN 6 – 8 p.m. | Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell Radiation Oncology Conference Room – 1st Floor, One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534 MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019 STAY ALERT: MANAGING THE LONG-TERM SIDE EFFECTS MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019 LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX AND BREAST CANCER MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019 SELF-CARE AFTER BREAST CANCER
Please RSVP at least one week before the event. TO RSVP or FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Trish Tatrai, clinical manager of Oncology Programs and breast cancer navigator at Capital Health Cancer Center, at ptatrai@capitalhealth.org or 609.537.7485.
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TIME FOR CHANGE: Understanding Menopause Wednesday, April 10, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center To learn more about this shared experience in women’s health, join DR. VICTORIA PETTY, a board certified gynecologist from Capital Health Gynecology, for a discussion of menopause causes, symptoms and treatment options. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Thursday, April 11, 2019 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton The AARP Smart Driver course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. You must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license to attend this course. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Fee is payable at door (cash or check made payable to AARP). FLUSH COLON CANCER: Know Your Risk Factors, Screening Guidelines and Treatment Options Thursday, April 11, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton You’re invited to our discussion about colon cancer — risk factors, screening guidelines, and treatment options — led by fellowship trained gastroenterologist DR. JYOTI BHATIA from Mercer Gastroenterology. Melissa Phelps, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in oncology nutrition at the Capital Health Cancer Center, will also discuss nutrition guidelines to promote the health of your colon. PARENT WORKSHOP: Staying Safe in the Car/Infant CPR/Home Safety Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Led by registered nurses and home safety experts, this program offers tips on how to keep infants, toddlers, school-age, and older children safe in and around motor vehicles, including car seat safety. Participants will be taught how to perform infant CPR and safe techniques in case your baby is choking. There will also be a discussion on fire safety and how to safeguard from hazards in the home. TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENTS Thursday, April 25, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Many people experience shoulder pain, but it can be caused by a range of conditions. DR. EVAN CONTE, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, will lead a discussion on common shoulder problems and injuries, their causes, and treatment options including shoulder replacements.
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PANCREATIC CANCER: Managing Risk, Making and Understanding a Diagnosis Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Join DR. JASON ROGART, director of Interventional Gastroenterology & Therapeutic Endoscopy at the Capital Health Center for Digestive Health, and understand how pancreatic cancer is diagnosed and how doctors determine how advanced the disease is. A genetic counselor from our Cancer Center will discuss the important relationship between cancer and genetics and take you through what genetic counseling and testing is like.
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FARM continued from Page 8 Jon McConaughy has worked on Double Brook Farm for more than 10 years. Along with his farm, McConaughy owns a market and restaurant, essentially creating a full-circle circuit for production, processing, and distribution right in Hopewell. Double Brook Farm houses a USDA approved slaughterhouse, allowing McConaughy to keep all aspects of the farm-to-table cycle local. The meat and vegetables served at his restaurant, Brick Farm Tavern, stay within his property throughout their processing and preparation. “Part of my motivation was that I believe that our food system is broken and that the health of our environment and population is greatly affected by the industrial food system,” he said. “I also love the idea of being able to work in a job where, at the end of the day, you can see progress.” It is evident that local food has revitalized Hopewell’s agricultural community. But, as Lowinske Desmond mentioned, “scratching the itch” isn’t a viable option for many. Farming brings in small margins, and local farming brings in especially small ones. The average farmer, according to McConaughy, makes a meager fifteen cents for each retail dollar of produce or meat he sells. “The problem for young farmers is that you’re getting into a business that you can’t make a lot of money in,” he said. New Jersey’s high land values only make it harder for farmers. Government subsidies that are directed towards farming are generally allocated to large, industrial-scale farms rather than local farms. “The institutional deck is stacked against small farmers right now,” Lowinske Desmond said. “We need to start supporting early to mid-career farmers who have made it through some roadblocks.” Organizations like NOFA-NJ, by providing educational resources and advice for local farmers, create a supportive community among those who brave the many obstacles that come with smallscale organic farming. However, these resources are not enough when it comes to ensuring that farming can guarantee a stable, substantial income. Farmers across rural communities are unable to get on land and stay on land because farmland has been consolidated in fewer and fewer hands, Lowinske Desmond explained. “It’s a sad story for most people, the loss of small farms,” she said. “The population in rural areas have decreased, schools have closed, main street shop doors are shuttered.” “Folks who want to farm have to beat out some pretty big barriers,” she added. For those who do make it past the initial hurdles of small-scale farming, difficulties still remain. Lowinske Desmond points to institutions that can be improved
to help local farmers. “We have to figure out a way to match the will with social structures that will support the folks who want to work the land,” she said. Hopewell’s success with local farming comes along with a national resurgence in local food. Organic food is the fastest growing sector of agriculture in America; in 2016, organic farming in New Jersey produced 8.8 million dollars in organic products according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The local farming and organic food movement has also received national media attention. “Across the United States, there’s a much bigger awareness on where food comes from,” McConaughy said. “But Hopewell is ahead of the curve.” He attributes Hopewell’s unique position to the community’s affluence and high education level. “We are a very interesting mix of farmland and fairly heavy population,” he said. “This allows experimentation to happen.” “Local solves all the problems,” he added. “When local people are buying local food, you cut out the middleman. You can control both the production and the processing. Local achieves accountability, freshness, and a sense of community.” Local pasture-based farming has positive impacts for the environment. Due to the economic efficiency of large-scale, industrial farming, few farmers with consolidated farmlands produce massive quantities of food. These methods pollute the environment — a high cost for efficiency’s sake. “Industrial agriculture is one of the largest polluters in the US,” McConaughy added. “Pasture based regenerative agriculture solves the externality problem and, therefore, the pollution problem. But the question that often arises is whether pasture based farming can meet the demand for food.” To ensure that the supply of food meets the demand in the United States, we would need ten million more farmers working on small farms, he explained. “But in order to get ten million more farmers, we have to make farming a job that people can do, a job that pays people a living wage. That’s not a problem that we’ve solved yet,” Lowinske Desmond said. Still, Lowinske Desmond is optimistic. “I don’t think the movement is going away — there’s a lot of energy and excitement around it and hopefully there will be some creative problem solving that can help to align government values with the kind of energy that we’re seeing,” she said. At Beechtree Farms, Lucia Stout shares this optimism. She seeks to be an example for others interested in local farming. “It’s good for the environment and the community’s health,” she said. “I love it when I can see animals grazing out in the field,” she added. “I call it Vitamin B, for beauty.”
“The deck is stacked against small farmers,” Lowinske Desmond said. “We need to support early to mid-career farmers.”
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The Quarr y Swim Club in 2012. (File photo by Suzette J. Lucas.) QUARRY continued from Page 1 he said. In terms of a timeline for selling, Gypton said the couple would look to take that step this year. “It won’t happen before the season, unless there’s somebody out that there that just can’t wait to get in there,” he said. “We think, more likely, we’ll enter into a deal sometime this season for a closing sometime in the fall. And the new owners will operate next year.” In the meantime, the Quarry has on its web site a season pass application and rates for a swimming season that runs from May 25 to Sept. 2. The club, which had about 400 members last year, will be open for the entire season, Gypton said. The Quarry has a long history in the community. Locals have been coming to the site for decades to swim in the 55-foot-deep, spring-fed lake and enjoy the outdoors in a place that once had been been an active quarry in the first part of the 20th century. The swim club incorporated in 1928. “Everyone who has grown up here, it is part of their childhood,” Hopewell Township Mayor Kristin McLaughlin said on March 8. “When you ask people who’ve grown up here what are some of the unique aspects of growing up in Hopewell Township, the Quarry comes up in almost every conversation.” Ownership has changed hands through the decades, with the Gyptons acquiring the Quarry in June 1988. As a family-run business, Jim Gypton served as a lifeguard at the club, a role he gave up when he was in his mid-70’s. “I figured no one wants to see a 75-year-old guy up on a chair,” he said. But the time has come for the Gyptons to step away, an eventuality that is drawing closer. “And so we’ve always had it in our minds that we would ultimately sell it,” Gypton said. “But we kept it because it makes money and it was not particularly difficult … to operate.” Gypton said he and his wife want to see the Quarry remain a swimming facility given how long people have been coming to swim there. He said he thought it would be “terrible” to sell “to someone who’d fence it in and made it their own private backyard.” “It’s like an icon,” Gypton said. “We have people that come there with their grandchildren, to show them where they swam when they were kids.” To be able to swim in the lake, prospective swimmers have to pass a three-part swimming test. At
the facility, there is also a swimming pool and other amenities. Hilary Crist, a writer and actor who is a long-time member of the club, said on March 8 that she and her husband have been members of the Quarry for 26 years, with her husband going there even longer than that. “So it’s been part of our family summers all this time,” she said. “And we hope that it stays a Quarry. But we understand if it doesn’t, it doesn’t.” Gypton said there have “some people” who have expressed an interest in buying the Quarry. “It doesn’t happen over night,” he said. “They don’t drive in and go, ‘Oh, I’ve got to own this.’ ” Locally, some want to preserve the Quarry. A land trust organization called the Friends of Hopewell Quarry Inc. said on its Facebook page that it is committed to buying “both the land and the swim club.” The organization said it is accepting donations and looking to obtain public funding for purchase. “The plan is for the Quarry to become a preserved public recreational resource,” Mark Kirchner, a board member of the nonprofit, wrote in a Feb.21 message posted on the organization’s Facebook page. As for other possible buyers, neither Mercer County nor the township is saying it wants to buy the Quarry. Brian M. Hughes, the Mercer County executive, did not respond when asked March 8 whether his administration was interested in acquiring the site. McLaughlin said the municipality has no plans to buy the Quarry, even as she said officials want it to remain a swim club. “We certainly have strong interest in seeing it continue in its current form because it’s an absolutely beloved part of the township,” she said. “It’s beloved, but it’s not on our radar screens to acquire in any way.” As his stewardship of the Quarry nears its end, Gypton was there on a recent day making a list of what he had to get done. In a few months, the crowds will be coming as they have for years—in some case, people he has gotten to know for the past 31 years. Some Quarry members have been swimming there since before the Gyptons became owners. Yet when the time comes for him and his wife to walk away, he said there would be no sadness about selling. “There comes a time when it’s time to move on,” Gypton said. “And we’ve reached that point.”
April 24 panel to discuss dangers of ‘the overparenting trap’ By Kevin Kunzmann As recently as 2016, Mercer County was among the three New Jersey counties with the greatest rate of suicide attempts and self-inflicted injuries among people aged 10 to 24 years old, according to the state Suicide Report from the Department of Children and Family. In just under a two-year span from early 2016 to later 2017, seven suicides were confirmed to be teenagers that either lived or attended school in the county. These troubling numbers—just as much as the stories behind them—drove school district administrators in Mercer County to action. More specifically, they created a novel call to action. Legislation was proposed and passed last year that connected 10 Mercer County school district superintendents to a Call to Action to prevent youth suicides. Since then, the conglomerate has hosted a series of events: a presentation at Rider University intended to kick off a countywide focus on student mental health last January, a discussion on support at the College of New Jersey last May, and now, an effort to learn how to apply best practices through a program next month. On April 24, the call-to-action team, in collaboration with the Traumatic Loss Coalition, will host a presentation by former Stanford University dean and author Julie Lythcott-Haims at Robbinsville High School. Lythcott-Haims,
a once-featured speaker in a TED Talk presentation, is the author of the bestselling parenting book How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. Robbinsville School District superintendent Kathie Foster said that Lythcott-Haims’ work highlights proven strategies for fostering children’s resiliency, self-direction, and emotional well-being. “She also highlights how to navigate the “college arms-race” and having families create their own definition of success,” Foster said in a statement. Such a discussion is pivotal for the districts to continue growing this rhetoric. “For us, it’s all about raising awareness, and providing support,” Hopewell Valley School District superintendent Thomas Smith said. “We know kids have suffered in the past, whether it was embarrassment or pain, or something else. But nothing was reported to us.” The past couple of years have been particularly difficult on the county administrators due to frustration, Smith noted—some tragedies or incidents to have befallen their students happened
without their prior knowing of any problem. Even in instances when students were hospitalized from an accident, faculty and administration may not have been told. But since the awareness campaign has begun, Smith has seen more students and parents step forward and ask for help. “I think kids are more stressed, and by raising awareness, we’re realizing the size of the problem, and that’s something that wasn’t done before,” he said. “And that’s good.” What LythcottHaims—in her presentation and Q&A session, free of charge to the public—will provide is practices to properly navigate common teenage student stressors such as the “college arms-race” and the burdens of academic success. It’s as beneficial for parents to learn as it is for school leaders to share the lesson with them. “I hope parents in our Hamilton community can join this free event about reducing our children's stress and supporting their mental and emotional health,” Hamilton School District superintendent Scott Rocco said in a statement.
‘Kids are more stressed, and we’re realizing the size of the problem.’ –Thomas Smith, superintendent of the Hopewell Valley school district
Smith set high expectations for the presentation, noting the Rider University event included 600-plus attendees. There’s been great early engagement for what is, to his knowledge, the first-of-its-kind Call to Action among the Mercer County schools. It was an initiative he remarked was fairly easy to get going, too. “We have a unique size and makeup here in Mercer County, and we’re all pretty connected as superintendents,” he said. “If you were in a different county with 30, even 50 different people, it might be a little harder. But because of our size—and really because of the people and their interest—we’ve been able to collaborate on a lot.” Early on—when statistics were at their most troubling and upsetting stories of students trying and failing to cope were coming to light—the Call to Action was getting mixed reactions. Smith recalled people suggesting that more problems could possibly come from their efforts to raise awareness. As these presentations have continued, he’s learned it’s the opposite: people suffering in silence are now welcoming their support. “This is all about raising healthier students, in healthier schools,” he said. An Evening With Julie Lythcott-Haims will take place Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the performing arts center at Robbinsville High School, 155 Robbinsville Edinburg Road in Robbinsville. Parking is in the rear of the school. For more information, go online to smore.com/zswd8.
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Convenience stores pull e-cigs from shelves, open vape shop By Joe Emanski
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The owners of two convenience stores on the Pennington Circle say they have pulled all electronic cigarette products from the shelves of those stores and opened a separate store from which to sell them. Co-owners Dolly Lalchandani and Kapil Mansharamani of 31 Smoke and Vape say the move enables them to better ensure that minors cannot gain access to the controversial alternatives to tobacco cigarettes. New Jersey law prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 21. The tiny shop is stocked with cigarettes and other tobacco products, e-cigarettes (including Juul devices, which have proven popular with young people), vape liquids and salts, as well as other products like kratom, a natural psychotropic said to have therapeutic uses, and cannabidiol, or CBD, a cannabinoid derived from hemp that is also claimed to have health benefits. Many liquids or salts meant for use in e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is addictive. Many are also candy or fruit flavored, and while today’s teens and preteens have largely eschewed tobacco cigarettes, they are increasingly tempted by flavored e-cigarettes. “The reason we opened this shop is we wanted to make this shop for people over the age of 21 only,” Mansharamani
Flavored e-cigarette “juice” for sale at 31 Smoke and Vape on the Pennington Circle. (Staff photo by Joe Emanski.) said in a recent interview. “For the community, we took this step. Somebody comes in, they look 21, but you never know. We ID everyone who comes into the store.” At the convenience stores attached to their Lukoil and BP gas stations on the Pennington circle, Mansharamawani and Lalchandani and their partners sold e-cigarettes and associated supplies as well as everyday items like lottery tickets, soft drinks and candy. Manshara-
mani says it was challenging for clerks in the convenience stores to ensure that e-cigarettes were never sold to minors. “We cannot stop people from coming into the shop when it’s a gas station,” Lalchandani said. “Here as soon as you enter, we ask, ‘Do you have ID?’” Vape shops are opening in many communities throughout the area as demand for e-cigarettes and related products continues to rise. This has led some towns, such as West Windsor, to con-
template banning such shops. Kevin Schroth is a public health expert who spent 8 years as head of policy for New York City’s Bureau of Tobacco Control. He is now a professor at Rutgers University’s School of Public Health, where he works to address the threats posed by tobacco and nicotine products. Last month, he was in Hopewell last month to participate in a forum on e-cigarettes. When Schroth was with New York’s health department, he advocated for the banning of flavored e-cigarettes at all retail stores with the exception of vape shops. “If a town were to ban vape shops, but not ban the sale of electronic cigarettes at other stores, like gas stations and convenience stores, I think that would be a mistake,” Schroth told the Express. “What I would want to do is get the e-cigarettes out of places like 7-Elevens and gas stations, and have strict restrictions on vape shops, so if they sell to someone under 21, they’ll get put out of business, or shut down for 30 or 60 days. That way you can still leave your product available for adults.” 31 Smoke and Vape also has a wide variety of bongs for sale. Bongs can be used to smoke marijuana as well as legal products such as tobacco. Mansharamani says that even if marijuana were to be legalized in New Jersey, he does not expect to ever sell it in his store. “I don’t think so because for that, you need a lot of money,” he said.
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About our camp There is nothing like being a kid in summertime. At the Y we believe in giving every kid the chance to discover their full potential and try new things while making friends and having fun. At Hopewell Valley YMCA’s summer camp, our staff of professional role models lead kids in arts and crafts, science, swimming, and exciting field trips. And you don’t have to worry about rushing back from work for an early pick up, we’ve got you covered!
How to register Registration is all done online. When visiting the HV YMCA website, click on “camp” and “Register Now”. Register for one week or a whole summer!
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Camp Locations Camp takes place right here in your walkable community. Hopewell Valley YMCA has the benefit of using several community resources for camp. YMCA Main Office 62 South Main St, Pennington, NJ CAMP DROP OFF AND HOME BASE Toll Gate Grammar School 275 South Main St, Pennington, NJ CAMP SWIM The Pennington School (Indoor Pool) 112 W. Delaware Ave, Pennington, NJ
Camp Dates & Hours June 24—August 30, 2019 Monday – Friday YMCA Core Camp Day: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm YMCA Flex Camp Day: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm YMCA All Day Camp: 7:00 am – 6:30 pm
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TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP Entering Grades Kindergarten – 8th Hopewell Valley YMCA Camp’s goal is for campers to have fun, build friendships and make memories that will last a lifetime. Campers will get to grow individually and as a team through our extensive hands on curriculum. Campers will be placed in groups based on age and participate in specialty activities such as: arts & crafts, games, sports and science. ALL campers receive instructional and recreational swimming during the week as well as a daily snack and a weekly field trip to an exciting location! Camp Location: Toll Gate Grammar 275 South Main Street Pennington, NJ 08534 Weekly Dates: Week 1: June 24-28 Week 2: July 1-5 Week 3: July 8-12 Week 4: July 15-19 Week 5: July 22-26 Week 6: July 29-Aug 2 Week 7: August 5-9 Week 8: August 12-16 Week 9: August 19-23 Week 10: August 26-30
Session Dates: June 24 – August 30 Hours and Fees:
YMCA Core Camp Day: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm $340 / week / camper YMCA Flex Camp Day: 8:30 am– 4:00 pm $299 / week / camper YMCA All Day Camp: 7:00 am – 6:30 pm $375 / week / camper
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Hopewell Valley YMCA Camp is a state licensed day camp and is accredited by the American Camp Association. (ACA) Accreditation is a voluntary process and means our camp meets over 300 standards in health and safety, staff qualifications and training, quality programming, and emergency management, allowing us to provide a great camp environment for your camper. Our staff is highly trained and ready to make this summer a memorable and safe one for every camper.
*YMCA campers will embark on a field trip adventure every Thursday. Buses will depart from Tollgate Grammar School.
TOM JACKSON SPORTS CAMP Entering Grades 3RD – 7TH Campers enrolled in sports camp will receive structured fun drills and activities in various sports during the course of the week to strengthen their sportsmanship and personal skills. All campers receive instructional and recreational swimming during the week as well as daily snack and a weekly field trip to an exciting location. Our sports camps are supported by the Hopewell Valley YMCA’s Tom Jackson Fund in honor of Thomas R. Jackson, a long time Pennington resident and dedicated sports enthusiast. Tom’s friends and family remember his dedication to an active and healthy life and as a person who epitomized the teamwork, determination, and competitive spirit of a champion. The community comes together each year in his honor at our annual Tom Jackson Champion Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event go to the Tom Jackson Fund. Through this fund, Tom’s legacy and love of sports continues in support of Hopewell Valley YMCA youth sport programs so every child in the Hopewell Valley community can participate and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests.
TO REGISTER: Visit us at www.hvymca.org Click on CAMP and REGISTER NOW Register for one week, or the whole summer!
Weekly Dates: Week 2: July 1-5 Week 3: July 8-12 Week 4: July 15-19 Week 5: July 22-26 Week 6: July 29-Aug 2 Week 7: August 5-9 Week 8: August 12-16
Camp Location: Toll Gate Grammar 275 South Main Street Pennington, NJ 08534
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YMCA Core Camp Day: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm $340 / week / camper YMCA Flex Camp Day: 8:30 am– 4:00 pm $299 / week / camper YMCA All Day Camp: 7:00 am – 6:30 pm $375 / week / camper
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Why the Y? With more than 2,000 day camps serving more than 800,000 kids every summer, the Y is one of the nation’s largest providers of camping programs in the USA.
Values Based Fun! At the Y, we incorporate character building into all of our activities with a focus on honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Through games, sports, and service projects, the Y aims to encourage behaviors that help children grow, socially, emotionally and physically.
Two Great Camps to Choose From! Whether you’re looking for a sports filled summer or a more traditional day camp, we’ve got the camp experience for you!
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Soul food meets teriyaki at J&C By Joe Emanski
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J&C Teriyaki is a tiny take-out shop in a tiny, seven-shop strip mall on Parkside Avenue, just off South Olden Avenue. The Chinese-owned restaurant, opened by John Yang in 2010, has an unusual menu: a mix of Southern-style soul food and Japanese teppanyaki. It’s not the kind of place that worries about atmosphere. Nor are there any tables. J&C Teriyaki is take-out only, as is its sister restaurant, J&C Fish Market and Soul Food, which has been down the street from Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton for almost 20 years. The majority of the menu at both restaurants is soul food. There’s seafood like fried fish, steamed and fried shrimp, grilled salmon, scallops, clam strips and crab sticks. There’s also fried chicken, baked chicken and chicken gizzards, pork chops fried or with gravy, stewed chicken, stewed beef, short ribs and oxtails (BBQ or smothered in gravy), and BBQ ribs. Sides are familiar to devotees of soul food: collard greens, blackeyed peas, macaroni and cheese, string beans, candied yam, cabbage, lima beans and buttered corn. Most items can be ordered as sandwiches (regular or large), regular platter (with french fries and cole slaw) or dinner platter (includes two sides and corn bread). Sandwiches range in price from
Hibachi shrimp and steak at J&C Teriyaki in Ewing. (File photo by Diccon Hyatt.)
$4.70 to $7.55. Regular platters range from $4.85 to $10.85. The most expensive thing on the entire menu, excluding catering options, is $12.95 for the oxtail and short rib dinner platters. At J&C Teriyaki, but not J&C Fish Market, you can also choose from among 14 hibachi options: chicken, squid, white fish, shrimp, tilapia, salmon, plus combinations of the above. Although there’s no showmanship in the presentation a la hibachi restaurants, the kitchen at J&C is open and you can watch your food being made. Teppanyaki comes with steamed or hibachi rice and vegetables, and range in price from $6.55 for chicken to $11.45 for steak and shrimp $13.45 for a 12 ounce portion of steak. Desserts are also available include banana pudding, sweet potato pie, peach cobber, carrot cake and cheesecake. I stopped into J&C Teriyaki one day last month to order a fried chicken mix with fries ($6.15) and some hibachi chicken. I also got sides of collards and black-eyed peas ($2.45 small, $3.75 large). The chicken was fried right and reasonably oily. The crispy, salty batter lacked any cayenne zing but was good, and the seasoning carried into the chicken nicely. The meaty breast was juicy and delicious; the slightly dry leg pieces and the wing were also good. The sides were also good. Colleague Vaughan Burton, who grew up in the South, says the porky collards compare favorably to the food he grew up with, and says the black-eyed peas were outstanding as well, though they could have had more meat flavor (like his mom’s). French fries were garden variety fries, filling but not noteworthy. Cole slaw is sweet enough to be a dessert. The teppanyaki chicken, prepared on a flat-top grill rather than a hibachi, was also good, and good value for money. Big strips of slightly sweet, teriyakiflavored chicken came over white rice, accompanied by unseasoned sauteed vegetables including zucchini, broccoli and bok choy. The container weighed in at just over 2 pounds.
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tender, with a heavy, clingy gravy. The macaroni and cheese was good, made with real cheese and not a processed cheese sauce, and the plentiful candied yams were like pie filling. Both J&C’s offer tremendous value for money. What the food lacks in spectacle, it makes up for by being plentiful and filling. If soul food is what you’re in the mood for, it’s worth going out of the way to pick something up. And if you can’t make it to your favorite hibachi place, J&C Teriyaki might be the best way to scratch that itch. J&C Teriyaki, 1429 Parkside Ave., Ewing, (609) 403-8956; and J&C Fish Market and Soul Food, 1469 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, (609) 631-8899.
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Wittenborn ready to step up for for Bulldogs’ golf By Rich Fisher Luke Wittenborn is doing more than just competing on a high school golf team. He is plotting his future—but not in the way one might think. The Hopewell Valley Central High School senior isn’t planning a career on the PGA tour, but wants to go into the business world. “Golf is a very nice business-trip sport,” Wittenborn said. “I’ll take my clients out.” Indeed, many a deal has been closed by the 18th hole. “That’s what I’m saying,” Wittenborn said with a grin. For now, Luke is content being the Bulldogs’ number one man in his senior season, having worked his way up from No. 6 as a freshman. He has been a varsity starter since ninth grade and has always contributed while lingering somewhat in the shadows. “Luke has never been my star, he’s always been that second guy, that other guy,” coach Bill Russell said. “As a freshman he was honorable mention CVC (Colonial Valley Conference), as a sophomore and junior he was second-team CVC. He always got the recognition, but not that big ‘star’ recognition. That’s
Fourth-year Hopewell Valley Central High School golfer Luke Wittenborn is one of the leaders of the team this year after the graduation of previous captains like Forest Swisher, Austin Oldfield and Brandon Li. what I’m expecting this year, for him to be that number one golfer we can count on and who everybody knows about.” Wittenborn is looking to follow in the
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footsteps of captains who came before him, including Forest Swisher, Austin Oldfield and Brandon Li. Each was the team’s No. 1 golfer during that time. “As a freshman I said, ‘I’ll make the team, put up decent numbers and take it from there,’” Wittenborn said. “Being captain this year, stepping into the shoes of Brandon, is big. He was a phenomenal leader. Austin was good and Forest was amazing. I’ve got a big role, but I’m definitely confident in our team.” Wittenborn says that although they lost Li and the others, they kept their core together. “We’ve got my buddy Rob (Cacciabaudo), Caroline Tamasi is a solid junior, Rehan (Yedav) and another buddy, Nick Vaggott, will have to step up. I’m definitely confident in our core. We can definitely post another doublewin season,” he said. The Bulldogs went 17-1 last year, finishing third in sectionals (just missing the state tournament) and taking fourth in the Mercer County Tournament. Wittenborn averaged 39 and would like to shave some strokes from that. “I definitely want to try and qualify for states this year, I haven’t done that yet,” he said. “I’d like the team to finish top three at MCTs this year, and I’d definitely like to get a medalist finish in the top three at MCTs. And I’ve yet to place first at any event in my high school career. This would be the year to do it.” Wittenborn began playing at age 5, when his dad took him to the renowned Ridge at Back Brook in Ringoes, which had just opened. He immediately fell in love with the sport, and soon began playing a large amount of junior tournaments. His best showing was a second-place finish at a Makefield Hurricanes Junior Golf Tour event in Pennsylvania last year.
“From the time I started until now I’ve always had fun with it,” Wittenborn said. “Being out with my dad in nature, no one yelling at you to do anything. Just calm. That’s my way to get away. I always find peace in that.” It was suggested that some kids run cross country for that, which was greeted with a chuckle. “I’d rather hit the ball around the track,” he said. By fifth grade, Wittenborn was enjoying success in U.S. Kid tournaments and decided golf was something he wanted to pursue into high school. He had just one issue to conquer – mental toughness. “I would hit one bad shot and blow up my game,” he said. “You do that and you’re done, it’s over. I learned over the years “Hey you gotta keep it together. Get on to the next hole, and the next hole.’ That’s kind of how I grew, I learned how to manage my game well and keep myself composed.” It did not come easy. “It was a journey,” he said. “I never got too mad. But I always let it get to me. I just learned that you can’t let it get to you, you gotta move on. That’s always been my mentality. That’s what really helped me the past four years. I’m a grinder. When I came into high school I knew I had to change my mentality and prove myself.” He changed it in time to immediately impress his coach. “One of the reasons he’s been in the lineup since he was a freshman is he doesn’t let one mistake ruin a whole round,” Russell said. “He’s very even keeled. If he hits a bad shot, it’s like ‘All right, I’ll figure out how to make it up.’ He’s not making big time mistakes.” Equally important is that Wittenborn does not have a weakness in his game. Whether it’s off the tee, in the approach, around the green or taking a putt, he gets it done. “It’s not like he relies on one part of the game,” Russell said. “Everything he does is good. He may not be the longest driver or best putter but every piece of the game is good. He’s very consistent —he won’t get a lot of bogeys or birdies, just par, par, par, par.” Wittenborn chooses efficiency over flashiness, noting, “It’s not how; it’s how many.” When he’s not golfing, Luke loves to fish and started a fishing club at HVCHS. It has swollen to over 30 members and there are plans for an upcoming tournament in which proceeds will go to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. He has been accepted at Rutgers and Maryland with a 3.8 grade point average, and plans on playing club golf. “I want to keep playing,” he said. “It’s a life sport. That’s another reason why I love it.” And when he plays it, he means business.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS On Stage This Month
Sunset Boulevard, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. $20. April 5–14. Shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Return to Forbidden Planet, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. $20. April 26 through May 5. Shows Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2
Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group, Capital Health Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. capitalhealth.org. For anyone who has received a breast cancer diagnosis. Free. Register. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3
Nate Philips and Norma Khallouf, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. Jazz piano and vocals. $20. 7:30 p.m.
Story Time with Ms. Kim, Pennington Public Library, 30 N. Main St., Pennington, 609-7370404. penningtonlibrary.org. Rhymes, music and a read aloud for children ages 2 to 4. Siblings and babies welcome. Register. 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Out Lecture Series, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, 609-466-1625. redlibrary.org. Historian Jim Davidson discusses Anne Morrow Lindbergh and her family. Free. 7 p.m. Knitting Group, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-7377419. mcl.org. Bring your own needle-craft project. Free. Register. 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 4
Opening Reception, Investors Bank Art and Healing Gallery, Capital Health Medical Center, Hopewell. capitalhealth.org. Art show in rememberance of Norma Jean DeVico featuring her work, plus a performance by the Roxey Ballet. Through Friday, July 19. 6 p.m. Adult Book Discussion Group, Pennington Public Library, 30 N. Main St., Pennington, 609-7370404. penningtonlibrary.org. “Anatomy of a Miracle” by Jonathan Miles. Register. 2 p.m.
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Phill Orr and More, Jazz on Broad, Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn, 15 E. Broad St., Hopewell. jazzonbroad.com. Reservations recommended. $15. 6 p.m. Thursday Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Karaoke and Open Mic Free. 6 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism, Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. capitalhealth.org. Meet, share experiences, obtain information, ask questions and receive support. Free. Register. 11 a.m.
Friday, April 5
Bollywood Boulevard, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Bringing to life 100 years of Bollywood classics through live music, dance, and multimedia visuals. 8 p.m. Aida, Boheme Opera NJ, Kendall Main Stage Theatre, The College of New Jersey, Ewing. bohemeopera.com. Fully staged with orchestra and digital sets. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. 8 p.m. This Really Happened: Storytelling at HT, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, 609-466-1964. hopewelltheater. com. Storytellers share their craft, plus an audience open mic. $19.73. 8 p.m. Friday Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-7374465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Jus Us performs music from the 70’s–90’s. 6 p.m. Welcome to Medicare, Capital Heath Medical Center Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-394-4153. capitalhealth.org. Learn about your Medicare benefits and how to compare health and drug plans to find the best coverage. Free. Register. 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 6
Momix, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. “Opus Cactus” combines props, lights, shadow, humor and the human body. 8 p.m. Danny Tobias and Friends, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. Swing jazz quartet. $20. 1 p.m. Music and Merlot, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 7
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Aida, Boheme Opera NJ, Kendall Main Stage Theater, The College of New Jersey, Ewing. bohemeopera.com. Fully-staged with orchestra and digital sets. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. 3 p.m. Swing and Blues Band and Dance Lesson, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-0515. uucwc.
org. Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five perform. Swing dance lesson at 1:30 p.m. followed by a concert at 2:30 p.m. Suggestion donation $15. 1:30 p.m. Jazzy Sundays, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 2 p.m. Winery Sunday Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Maggs and Bud perform. Noon. Chez Alice Catering Open House, Strawberry Hill Mansion, 28 Fiddlers Creek Road, Titusville, 609-737-1199. Open house featuring food and neverage tastings, florists, photography, DJs, and more. Send an email to chezalicecater@gmail.com to register. 11 a.m. Meditation Night, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington. store.enjoyhopewellvalleywines.com. Certified Integrative Wellness coach Christina Flanagan guides a meditation session. $25. 5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 8
Bossa Brazil, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. Brazilian jazz. $20. 8 p.m. An Evening with David Sedaris, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. Humor writer and essayist. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9
Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club, Pennington Public Library, 30 N. Main St., Pennington, 609-737-0404. penningtonlibrary.org. “Parnassus on Wheels” by Christopher Morley. Register. 7:30 p.m. Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group, Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, Capital Health Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-6363. capitalhealth.org. Led by licensed clinical social worker. Emotional support and recommendations on living with metastatic breast cancer. 11:15 a.m. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregivers Support Group, Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. capitalhealth.org. Discuss the various issues facing caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and learn about resources and interventions. Free. Register. 2 p.m. Refresher Prepared Childbirth Class, Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. capitalhealth.org. Two hours of childbirth prep for expectant parents who have previously attended prepared childbirth classes. $40. Register. 6:30 p.m. Read and Explore: Birds, Nesting, and Birdhouses, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Story time followed by a create-your-own nesting for a take-home birdhouse. $8. Register. 10 a.m.
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Wednesday, April 10
The Short of It, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609737-7419. mcl.org. Discussing “The Chrysanthemyms,” “Flight” and “The Gift” by John Steinbeck. Free. Register. 2 p.m. The Spring Quartet, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Jack DeJohnette on drums, Joe Lovano on saxophone, Esperanza Spalding on bass, and Leonard Genovese on piano. 7:30 p.m. Time for Change: Understanding Menopause, Capital Heath Medical Center Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-3944153. capitalhealth.org. Gynecologist Victoria Petty presents. Free. Register. 6 p.m. Story Time with Ms. Kim, Pennington Public Library, 30 N. Main St., Pennington, 609-7370404. penningtonlibrary.org. Rhymes, music and a read aloud for children ages 2 to 4. Siblings and babies welcome. Register. 11 a.m. Sellers: Plan Your Perfect (and Stress Free) Move, Hopewell Library, 245 PenningtonTitusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-7419. mcl.org. Learn how proper planning and execution can improve the moving process. Free. Register. 7 p.m. Knitting Group, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-7377419. mcl.org. Bring your own needle-craft project. Free. Register. 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 11
Thursday Evening Music, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 6 p.m. Connecting Kids with Nature, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609309-5155. sourland.org. Nicole Langdo discusses getting children outside, followed by a Q&A. Free. Register. 7 p.m.
Friday, April 12
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1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. Singersongwriters. $20. 8 p.m. Music and Merlot, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 6 p.m. Angelique Kidjo, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Music that blends funk, salsa, jazz, rumba soul, and makossa. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13
Jack and the Beanstalk, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. $12. 2 and 4 p.m. Music and Merlot, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 6 p.m. Condensed Prepared Childbirth Class, Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. capitalhealth.org. Seven hours of prepared childbirth, plus a maternity unit tour. $125. Register. 9 a.m. Aphasia Community Support Group, Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-7157. capitalhealth.org. Discuss experiences, share ideas, form friendships, and provide emotional support. Free. Register. 10:30 a.m. Read and Explore: Birds, Nesting, and Birdhouses, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Story time followed by a create-your-own nesting for a take-home birdhouse. $8. Register. 10 a.m. Show Up, Kids: Interactive Family Friendly Improv, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, 609-466-1964. hopewelltheater.com. Improvised family show for kids 3-10 years old. $19.73. Register. 12 p.m. Connecting Kids with Nature Walk, Thompson Preserve, Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell. sourland.org. Nicole Langdo, founder of Painted Oak Nature School, leads a nature walk for children ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Register. 10 a.m.
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Sunday, April 14
The Migration Plays, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Public reading of five short plays about migration followed by a panel discussion. Free. Register. 2 p.m. Allen Krantz and Elizabeth Shamash, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. Classical music for mezzo-soprano, guitar. $20. 2 p.m. Jazzy Sundays, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 2 p.m. Winery Sunday Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. O’Neil and Martin perform. Noon.
Monday, April 15
Joint Recital, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Midori on violin and Jean-Yves Thibaudet on piano. 7:30 p.m. Stay Alert: Managing the Long-Term Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment, Capital Heath Medical Center Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-7485. capitalhealth.org. Call/send an email to ptatrai@ capitalhealth.org to register. Free. 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17
Gardening Book Club, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-
Colella Jr. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. $380,000 (-$5,000). 10 Hart Ave. on Jan. 8. Seller: Francis Reinhart. Buyer: Liberty LB LLC. Two-story Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. $221,000 (-$3,900). 2 Pierson Place on Jan. 10. Seller: Stephen and Heather Faller. Buyer: Teresa Soto. One-story Cape Cod. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $157,500 (-$41,500). 15 W. Broad St. on Jan. 18. Seller: Sonia Marantz. Buyer: 15 W. Broad St. LLC. Three-plus-story Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $725,000 (-$24,000).
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737-7419. mcl.org. “The Triumph of Seeds” by Thor Hanson. Free. Register. 2 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. capitalhealth.org. Educating and empowering patients, sharing and learning from one another in a private session while family members and caregivers can do the same next door. Free. Register. 2 p.m. Story Time with Ms. Kim, Pennington Public Library, 30 N. Main St., Pennington, 609-7370404. penningtonlibrary.org. Rhymes, music and a read aloud for children ages 2 to 4. Siblings and babies welcome. Register. 11 a.m. Knitting Group, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-7377419. mcl.org. Bring your own needle-craft project. Free. Register. 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 18
Thursday Evening Music, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 6 p.m. Meal Planning for a Healthier You, Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-7081. capitalhealth.org. Strategies such as the plate method, carbohydrate consistency, meal timing, portion size, snacks. Register. 3 p.m.
Friday, April 19
Music and Merlot, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 20
XPN Welcomes Chris Smither, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, 609466-1964. hopewelltheater.com. The singersongwriter performs. $34.12-$39.45. Register. 8 p.m. Saturday Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley
Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Acoustic DuOver, classic rock. Free. 6 p.m. Sibling Preparation Class, Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. capitalhealth.org. Help prepare children 2 1/2 and up for the arrival of a new sibling with crafts, discussion, and a maternity unit tour. $20. Register. 9 a.m. Bunny Chase, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Follow treasure hunt clues, participate in bunny craft activities, meet real Terhune bunnies, take a wagon or pony ride, and more. 10 a.m. The Cultural Landscape of the Sourlands, Rockhopper Trail, 676 Brunswick Avenue, Lambertville, 609-309-5155. sourland.org. Archaeologist Ian Burrow leads an exploration of old quarries, abandoned historic roads, a stone bridge, stone walls, and the sites of early homesteads. Free. Register. 10 a.m.
Sunday, April 21
Jazzy Sundays, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 2 p.m. Doris Spears Sings Nancy Wilson, Jazz on Broad, Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn, 15 E. Broad St., Hopewell. jazzonbroad.com. Reservations recommended. $15. 6 p.m. Bunny Chase, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Follow treasure hunt clues, participate in bunny craft activities, meet real Terhune bunnies, take a wagon or pony ride, and more. 10 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23
Parent Workshop: Staying Safe in the Car, Infant CPR, and Home Safety, Capital Heath Medical Center Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-394-4153. capitalhealth. org. Free. Register. 6 p.m. Read and Explore: Composting, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Story time followed by a create-your-own compost container session. $8. Register. 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 24
Riverview Consort, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary. org. Early music. $20. 8 p.m. Weight Loss Surgery Information Session, Capital Heath Medical Center Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-6777. capitalhealth.org. Jooyeun Chung discusses weight-loss surgery. Free. Register. 6 p.m. Knitting Group, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-7377419. mcl.org. Bring your own needle-craft project. Free. Register. 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 25
Thursday Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Robert Ruffus performs jazz. Free. 6 p.m. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, 609-4661964. hopewelltheater.com. Drummer Max Weinberg of the E Street Band takes audience requests with a band. $69.84-$80.50. Register. 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 26
Opening Reception, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Writers Support Group, Hopewell Library, 245 Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. gallery14. Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, org. Photographs by Ned Walthall in the 609-737-7419. mcl.org. Defeat writer’s block main gallery. Photos by Dutch Bagley in and perfect the craft. Free. Register. 6 p.m. Goodkind Gallery. Thru May 19. 6 to 8 p.m. Mitsuko Uchida, McCarter Theatre, 91 Uni- Trinity Irish Dance Company, McCarter Theversity Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mcatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609carter.org. an ad all-Schubert 258-2787. mccarter.org. p.m.Page 1 2018 HolidayPianist Walk presents Thank you 8.75 x 5.55_Layout 1 3/25/19 1:018PM program. 7:30 p.m. Music and Merlot, Hopewell Valley Vineyards,
46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 6 p.m. Italian Bred, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, 609-466-1964. hopewelltheater.com. Candice Guardino performs. Register. 8 p.m. Recyclable Arts and Crafts, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-7419. mcl.org. Create a crafts out of recycled materials. Supplies provided. Free. Register. 2 p.m. Designer Handbag Bingo, Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad, 1396 River Road, Titusville. capitalhealth.org. Proceeds benefit the Capital Health Auxiliary. Dessert, coffee, and tea served. For more information or to register, send an email to jamiszafranski@yahoo. com. $30. 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
Emerald Rae, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary. org. Indie folk. $20. 2 p.m. Carrie Jackson, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary. org. Jazz and blues. $20. 8 p.m. Music and Merlot, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Free. 6 p.m. Interactive Mantra Meditation Concert with Sri Shyamji Bhatnagar, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Ave, Hopewell. tickets. hopewelltheater.com. Naada yoga master Sri Shyamji performs with his tambura and chant mantras. $37.32-$39.45. 8 p.m. Read and Explore: Composting, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Story time followed by a create-your-own compost container session. $8. Register. 10 a.m. Blackout Poetry, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609737-7419. mcl.org. Use a page from a book and black markers to create poetry. Supplies provided. Free. Register. 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, April 28
Meet the Photographers, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. gallery14.org. Ned Walthall in the main gallery. Dutch Bagley in the Goodkind Gallery. Through May 19. 1 to 8 p.m. Susan Winter Atelier Art Station Studios Students, Straube Center Gallery, 1 Straube Center Boulevard, Pennington, 609-7373322. straubecenter.com. Art by Hopewell Valley high school students. Free. Noon. Jazzy Sundays, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Hopewell Valley Vineyards Jazz Ensemble. Free. 2 p.m. Ocean County College Jazz Band, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. Jazz. $20. 3 p.m. Winery Sunday Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Darla and Rich perform. Noon.
Monday, April 29
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Tuesday, April 30
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ENTERTAINMENT Hopewell Valley Chorus The Pennington Studio for Dance and Creative Arts DanceWorks Girl Scouts “Wandering Carolers” Ice Carver John Goeke Soloist Norah Wasden Mike Tusay (music and sound system) Our Town Crier Stanley Saperstein Santa Claus Ocean First Bank for Hosting Santa and his Elves
SPECIAL THANKS GO OUT TO Nick Gaudioso and the Pennington Fire Company for lighting the Holiday Walk and Delivering Santa Our Boy Scouts Pennington Library and Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo Hopewell Valley YMCA Youth Activity Center Blackwell Memorial Home for the lighted canopies at Howe Commons Wayne Hollendonner our Roving Photographer Erwin Harbat for the Christmas Tree Lights and for storing the Snowflakes off-season Washington Crossing Park Association Pennington Police Department for keeping us safe Pennington Public Works Department for their invaluable assistance Hopewell Emergency Services Coryell Tree Service who installed and removed the Snowflakes
THE MEMBERS OF THE PB&PA HOLIDAY WALK COMMITTEE: Kevin Ryan, Holly Jerome, Dawn Berman, Michelle Needham, Karen Martin, Sara Cooper, Lee Dickstein, Kathy Kowrach, Jana Dickstein, Chris Murphy Carol Feldman, Brit West, Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, Bill Meytrott, Eric Shields, Kevin Ryan, Alisa McCabe, John Schragger
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Conservation connects community By Lisa Wolff Area locals are familiar with the semiannual Clean Communities program administered for Hopewell Township by the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. Traditionally, different groups, like scouts or sports teams, come out on designated clean-up days and are paid money that is donated to their favorite nonprofit. The next clean-up day is April 13, and we are thrilled for all groups taking part in supporting our community. One group, however, will use Clean Communities as a vehicle to go beyond clean up, beyond raising money, and beyond local conservation. Before I share their story, let’s discuss some current Hopewell Valley events. Recently, Hopewell Valley has received attention relating to its lack of ethnic diversity. In 2014, the school district began raising awareness about this topic by initiating conversations about race, gender, and income both within and outside of the Valley. Our journey was documented in an article that I co-wrote with the superintendent for a 2017 statewide journal. As a result, the school district formed a cultural competency committee and engaged in a widerreaching Day of Dialogue. The local community formed a Hopewell Valley Race and Diversity Discussion group that hosts a monthly potluck dinner. Also, last Saturday, March 9, there was a “Community Conversation” that included the school district, municipal, and community leaders. Many of the dialogues, discussions, and conversations came to similar some conclusions—acceptance of people unlike yourself may be best achieved when individuals can relate, empathize, or truly connect to those “others.” Interestingly, there has been a group at Central High School already experiencing true connections to people of different races and socio-economic lifestyles. Led by Kenyan-born Dr. David Angwenyi, the GC Club links the Hopewell community to David’s hometown in Keroka, Kenya. The first trip, over a decade ago, was so successful that HKA, a nonprofit, formed to continue the work. Following each visit to Kenya, CHS students have attended a Board of Education meeting and have described their experiences as life-changing and transformational. The bond between Kenya and Hopewell is so deep that the Kenyan ambassador, based in Washington, visits Hopewell Valley whenever feasible. What makes the Hopewell-Kenya opportunity so different from virtually every other international service trip for
students is the special ongoing nature of the relationship. The next project includes building a technology conference center in Nyanchonori village to allow more frequent ongoing communication between Hopewell and Kenyan people. Superintendent Smith and I will join the 2020 Kenya trip. While it is great that Hopewell is forming bonds with our Kenyan brothers and sisters, can’t our students have diverse experiences a little closer to home? Additionally, how great would it be if neighboring communities could also partake in some of the vast opportunities currently available in Hopewell? In response to those questions, Angwenyi founded a new group called Global Connections intended to include neighboring communities for a combined experience. We reached out to the local Boys and Girls Club and enthusiastically developed a partnership. “The vision for our alliance was immediately appealing. We are always looking for unique opportunities for BGC kids, and if they can be giving back in the process, even better,” said David Anderson, President and CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County. “Finally, you really can’t go wrong with any program that facilitates understanding and connections between communities.” In preparation for Kenya 2020, Hopewell and BGC students will commune together on a number of initiatives. The first joint project of Global Connections will be Clean Communities day on April 13th. Combined teams of Hopewell and BGC high schoolers will work together in service and receive a FoHVOS Clean Communities tee shirt. Upon completion of service activities, students will meet at Central High School for a planning session and a celebratory pizza party. Clean Communities money raised will seed initial Kenya 2020 scholarships and will hopefully encourage other funding to support youth from communities that may not afford travel without it. “I can think of no better initial project than students working toward a common goal to improve the health of our land. There is a special bond that forms doing service together as peers,” said Angwenyi. “The party after is just a bonus, another invitation to dialogue, for it is by doing so we get to know others better. This first step, therefore, is conservation creating community connections.” Lisa Wolff is the executive director of Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. She is also the partnerships director for Global Connections. She can be reached by email at lwolff@fohvos.org.
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SCHORE TO PLEASE Grandparenthood: are you qualified? By Robin Schore Despite common, ill-informed assumptions, being a grandparent is a serious role requiring challenging and demanding competencies, and not everyone is qualified. In fact, grandparenthood should not be conferred merely by the birth of grandchildren. Rather, potential grandparents should be required to take a test. When it was announced that my daughter was going to produce grandchildren, I had misgivings. What if I didn’t like them? I had had the same reservations when we had children, but it turned out that I adjusted quickly, liked them a lot and did not return them. Fortunately, the same happened with my grandchildren. So, the first test is: Do you, in fact, like your grandchildren? Additional determinants of grandparenthood suitability include responding appropriately to the following incisive questions: Are you willing to change diapers? Wipe snotty noses? Tolerate whining, yelling, toddler tantrums, giggling hysterically over potty-focused humor or singing the same three notes over and over? Can you sympathize with your grandchildren’s overwhelming fascination with stomping in puddles? Can you suppress your impatience with your grandchildren’s inability to drink liquids without spilling? Are you willing to audition playgrounds for swing and slide quality? Can you control your amazement that your four-year-old grandchild has a better grasp of the U.S. Constitution than the ignoramus in the White House? Furthermore, are you skilled enough to convince your grandchildren that chores like sweeping or putting away toys and clothing are adventures equivalent to conquering the Himalayas? (Alas, that gambit only works for about a year before they get wise your insidious deception.) As a grandparent, are you up to meeting the following intellectual challenges: can you read, often repeatedly, books that give new meaning to the words insipid and inane, inexpressibly stupid books laden with heavy-handed, trite moral messages? What do you do when, despite your attempts to steer your grandchildren to the brilliance of “In the Night Kitchen,” “Goodnight Moon,” or anything by Sandra Boynton, they are drawn to some dreck about bears who, after some idiot encounter with an adorable war criminal aardvark, learn that you should always listen to your elders and brush after every meal? Incidentally, grandchildren can provide you with a genuine living literary experience. Lying on the floor and allowing them to crawl over you almost
exactly replicates Gulliver’s experience among the Lilliputians. An even greater test of grandparenting skills is the ability to put up with newfangled noisy toys including ghastly stuffed animals that sing, in ghastly unnatural voices, ghastly songs like, “The wheels on the bus go round and round / Making me quite nauseous.” Just push a button, and these battery-driven monsters will explain the meaning of life. Where is the button to dispose of these toys? Can you adapt to the inevitability that grandchildren find the packaging more engaging than the dumb toy wrapped in it? There are certain absolute grandparentsuitability disqualifiers. First on the list is spouting the cliché that the best thing about grandchildren is that when you’ve had enough, you can just leave and turn them back over to their parents. Shame! Face your grandparently responsibilities like an [old] man or woman! A major test (also a gift to the rest of the world), can you resist being one of those abusive grandparents who, with unbearable enthusiasm, go up to most anyone— friends, relatives, vagrants or Martians— and say, “Would you like to see a hundred pictures of my wonderful grandchildren?” I invariably respond, “No, I don’t want to see even one picture of your runnynosed little hellions, nor do I want to hear your tedious tales about how precocious, athletic, or gorgeous they are or their latest incredibly clever comment about peanut butter sandwiches, beluga whales, or quantum mechanics.” On a different note, keep in mind that grandchildren are an immense source of comfort. Studies have shown (there’s a suspect line) that there is therapeutic value in having a cat sit in your lap, that it lowers blood pressure and assists at being at peace with the world. (Therapy porcupines work nowhere near as well.) How much better to have a grandchild sit in your lap. So much more soothing than any creature, and they keep you warm in winter. And after a surprisingly short time, they develop into brilliant conversationalists. You’ll never get even minimal conversation from any therapy animal, certainly not from dogs, those barking, slobbering creatures with sharp teeth, or from other currently favored companion exotics like boa constrictors or peacocks. And you’ll have no trouble bringing a grandchild on an airplane. Just don’t sit next to me. Incidentally, did I mention that I love my grandchildren, spend countless hours with them and really like hugging them? Besides, who else would laugh when I announce that it’s squid and eel stew for dinner again? Robin Schore lives in Titusville.
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