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‘An explosion of color’
Dog days can be good days
The story of ‘The Creation,’ stained glass art at St. Gregory the Great
Plenty of ways to pamper our favorite pets in Hamilton By ThOMAs KeLLy
By DAN AUBrey
Officials at St. Gregory the Great Church in Hamilton describe their wall-length stained glass work, “The Creation,” a “series of dynamic swirls and colors (where one) will find the Holy Trinity, the planets and the colors of the liturgical season.” Artist Nikki Vogt simply calls it “an explosion of color.” During a recent telephone conversation from her home in Lynchburg, Virginia, the stained glass artist says she designed the massive glass work “around the seven gifts of the holy spirit (wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of God). It was an abstracted idea of everything made in an order.” She used opalescence and various levels of transparent glass to create a sense of a diagonal upward sweep. Vogt, the creator of church windows across the nation, says becoming a stained glass artist See GLASS, Page 10
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Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Monsignor Crean Division No. 1 carry a Ukraine flag beside the Irish flag at the Hamilton St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 19, 2022.
support for besieged Ukraine One morning, a message written in chalk appeared in front of an RWJBarnabas Health facility. The words couldn’t have been simpler, or more soul stirring, or more accurate.
sian president Vladimir Putin Olga Zeleznock, president of unleashed his invasion on the St. August Sisterhood at the Minister Anthony Anderson, a Ukraine, the world has seen church spoke of the pain church “Heroes character in playwright George the inhumanity of Putin’s indif- members wrestle with daily. work here.” Bernard Shaw’s work, “The Dev- ference. But members of St. “The suffering and devastation il’s Disciple,” declares in Act II of George Ukrainian Orthodox in the Ukraine right now is just the play: “The worst sin towardsThree Church on Yardville-Allentown unimaginable,” she said. “Memwords of gratitude and encouragement that our fellow creatures is not tocapture Road say Putin’s inhumanity has bers of the parish were deeply the courage and compassion of health hate them, but to be indifferent been met locally with a humani- shocked by the horrific and workers here and across America. To share your to them: that’s the essence of tarian outpouring of support for inhuman attack.” thanks or to support our Emergency Response Fund, inhumanity.” them, and for Ukraine, from the Many of the newer members visit rwjbh.org/heroes See UKRAINE, Page 17 Since Feb. 24, when Rus- Hamilton community.
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We love our dogs. We pamper them. We pamper them a lot. We clear the snow for them. We make beds for them. We talk to them, celebrate their birthdays, walk with them and we sometimes take better care of them than we do ourselves. It is said more pets were acquired during the pandemic as people were working from home and needed companionship. Dogs were also a reason to go for a long walk during work hours. Now more people are worried about their pet’s well being as they resume going back to work. Speaking with people in the pet industry in Hamilton, more than once I heard the word family. Not as in “part of the family,” but just “family.” One place to visit with your family is Bag of Bones Barkery. Located in Mercerville Shopping Center on Route 33, Bag of Bones has enlarged to 12,000 square feet and is an anchor of the shopping center. Owners See DOGS, Page 20
And please, for them, stay home and safe.
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solutions including home sleep testing, certified sleep-physician interpretations, and free consultations with benefit breakdowns. Lyons, an oral appliance therapy specialist, is also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Lyons says she believes her impact on any community would be one that provided everyone with the opportunity to be evaluated for detrimental sleep conditions also presented with options for treatment. More information about Better Sleep Inc. is online at bsleepinc.com and facebook.com/bettersleepinc.
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Monday, April 4th, 11:00AM – 1:00 PM Having trouble with your mortgage, you can meet with a HUD certified counselor to find out your options. Contact Affordable Housing Alliance to schedule an appointment 732-389-2958 or walk in the first Monday of the month
New Jersey Property Tax Reimbursement Program (Senior Freeze) Tuesday, April 5th, or Tuesday, April 12th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM **only need to attend (1) session**
The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence (main home). To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year.
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Thursday, April 7th, 3:00 - 7:00 PM The Mercer County Clerk’s office will administer the oath to newly commissioned and renewing Notaries. Please call the Mercer County Clerk’s office to schedule (609) 989-6466 or email epagano@mercercounty.org
Nottingham High School students Nuumele Gboe, Shamali Whittle, Jeffery Num and Warren Cox finished 4th in the boys’ shuttle hurdle championship at the New Balance Nationals Indoor, held March 11-13 at the Center for the Armory in New York. Whittle also finished first in the boys’ 200-yard dash.
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Stained glass mural by artist Nikki Vogt at St. Gregory the Great Church in Hamilton. GLASS continued from Page 1 was a surprise. “It’s not like you decide to pursue it, it finds you, she says. “I thought of being an ad director.” “I always liked drawing,” she says about her connection to art. “I have pictures of me drawing when I was three. I just stumbled into it for a living.” Another connection is her parents. Her father was an architectural draftsman father and her mother was a legal secretary and poet “who always drew. I remember of picture of hers of roses and it looked so real.” Vogt says she did well in art at her Lynchburg area high school and participated in its annual portfolio day when businesses would come in and look for potential talent. Representatives of the Lynchburg Stained Glass Company came, saw her ability, and hired her as an artist. “When I got (to the company), I started learning what it was about.” That learning soon took her to a summer program at the Atrium School of Stained Glass in New Hampshire. The school was founded and coordinated by Dick Millard and attracted new and
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Vogt says, “One of the windows is the last supper. I didn’t want to get too representational but you can look at it and you can see some people. There is also an orb with light coming from it. And there was one window with angels descending up and down Jacob’s ladder. “If you look at all of them together, they read like abstractions,” Vogt says. “But if you look at them you can see things. “It’s been so long that I thought of or looked at the windows.” It is also some time since she’s worked on stained glass. Several years ago, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and couldn’t hold a pencil. But with the aid of an iPad and an app, she has started creating again. “I draw everyday now. I got all these ideas in my head, but my body is prison. I thought I was going to be teaching one day and passing the baton to other people. But it didn’t happen that way. “I love doing stained glass. (Art) was something I always did and was good at it. There wasn’t anything else that I could do. “If (researchers) could come with anything to make this go away a little bit, I’d be so grateful.” St. Gregor y the Great, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. For hours to view the glass, visit stgregorythegreatchurch.org.
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Capital Health attained Magnet recognition again in February, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice.
underscores the foundation of excellence and values that drive our entire staff to strive harder each day to meet the health care needs of the people we serve.”
Receiving Magnet recognition for the fifth time is a great achievement for Capital Health, as it continues to proudly belong to the global community of Magnet-recognized organizations. Only 34 organizations worldwide have received Magnet status five times or more.
To achieve initial Magnet recognition and re-designation, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff. This process includes an electronic application with supporting evidence of 94 standards to include written supporting patient care documentation, an on-site visit appraiser visit, and a final review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition.
“We’re proud to be the most honored Magnet organization in our region and excited to continue a journey that began more than 20 years ago,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Earning Magnet recognition isn’t about checking boxes—it demonstrates our ongoing commitment to meeting the highest standards in nursing care and our dedication to providing our community with the best possible care. This is what helped us earn Magnet recognition in the first place, and it’s what motivates us as we continue to maintain Magnet status.” “Magnet recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to this community,” said Deborah Mican, PhD, MHA, BSN, RN, CNOR, Chief Nursing Officer at Capital Health. “To earn Magnet recognition once was a great accomplishment and an incredible source of pride for our nurses. Our repeated achievement of this credential
Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and is a factor when the public judges health care organizations. U.S. News & World Report’s annual showcase of “America’s Best Hospitals” includes Magnet recognition in its ranking criteria for quality of inpatient care.
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Capital Health Neurosurgeon Contributes to Developing NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC BRAIN TUMORS DR. NAVID REDJAL, director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Capital Health’s Center for NeuroOncology, recently co-authored “Treatment for Brain Metastases: ASCO-SNO-ASTRO Guideline,” to provide direction for clinicians who treat patients with brain metastases. Dr. Redjal collaborated with a multidisciplinary panel of national and international brain tumor specialists to develop the new guidelines, with contributions from members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Neuro-Oncology, and the American Society of Radiation Oncology. “At Capital Health, we are committed to advancing care in order to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients,” said Dr. Redjal. “I’m excited to be part of this collaboration with experts from across the country and around the world that provides leadership to the broader medical community and takes care to the next level for patients with brain tumors.”
The guideline, which is available in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Neuro-Oncology, will have wide application in informing clinical practice. Treatment options include surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, whole brain radiation therapy, systemic targeted therapy/chemotherapy, or a combination of these options. Capital Health’s Center for Neuro-Oncology, part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences and Capital Health Cancer Center, is the region’s leader in diagnosing and treating tumors of the brain and central nervous system. The Center approaches the treatment of brain cancer in a personalized, comprehensive, multidisciplinary manner in which patients are treated by a team that includes neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and support staff. The Center for Neuro-Oncology also participates in and develops numerous research studies and clinical trials to help provide greater understanding of these conditions and establish new methods to diagnose and treat them. For more information about Dr. Redjal and Capital Health’s Center for Neuro-Oncology, visit capitalhealth.org/neurooncology.
A Growing Team of PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS at Capital Health DR. OLEKSIY (ALEX) LELYANOV, a board certified and fellowship trained pain management specialist, recently joined Capital Health’s Center for Pain Management, part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences. Providers at the Center focus on managing pain that originates with cancer, headaches, head and facial pain, back pain, musculoskeletal pain, nerve damage or disease, and pain from trauma or injuries. Dr. Lelyanov is board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. He received his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey and completed an internal medicine internship at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. This was followed by an anesthesiology residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where Dr. Lelyanov also completed fellowship training in pain management.
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“Patients are referred to us from a broad spectrum of disciplines, so understanding the source of one’s pain and getting an accurate diagnosis are critical first steps in effective treatment,” said Dr. Jorge Alvarez, director of Interventional Pain Management at Capital Health’s Center for Pain Management. “Dr. Lelyanov brings a wealth of training and experience to our Center, so patients can be confident they’re receiving personalized treatment that is meticulously coordinated with all of the physicians involved in their care.” “Capital Institute for Neurosciences is known as a regional leader for providing the most advanced neurological care,” said Dr. Lelyanov. “I’m excited to join the Pain Management team and continue this tradition for patients in Mercer County and nearby communities.” Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Lelyanov was in private practice as a pain medicine physician in Toms River, New Jersey. He is a member of the Spine Intervention Society and the North American Neuromodulation Society. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lelyanov, call 267.802.1002 or visit capitalneuro.org for more information.
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell Meets INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell recently earned accreditation as Mercer County’s first Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. This accreditation means that Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has met internationally recognized standards and completed a rigorous inspection process. In addition to the hospital accreditation, Dr. Joyce Varughese (Capital Health Surgical Group – Gynecologic Oncology) and Dr. Daniel Small (Capital Health OB/GYN – Lawrenceville) received designation from SRC as Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Both surgeons are part of Capital Health Medical Group, a network of more than 500 physicians and other clinicians who offer primary and specialty care and hospital-based services to patients throughout Central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania. “Capital Health is known as a regional leader in women’s health, and this designation continues to validate our reputation, as well as our ongoing investments in talent and technology,” said Dr. Joshua Eisenberg, Chief Medical Officer of Capital Health Medical Group. “Women who need the services of experienced surgeons like Dr. Varughese and Dr. Small can feel confident that they are getting the highest quality care and access to the latest surgical techniques that help ensure better outcomes.” Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci surgical system, is an alternative to traditional surgery at Capital Health for appropriate patients. Under the guidance of specially trained surgeons like Dr. Varughese and Dr. Small, complex surgical procedures can now be performed through small incisions using precise tools, cameras, and lights. Minimally invasive surgery is known for its many benefits, including less pain, lower risk of infection, shorter hospital stays, and faster recoveries. Health care facilities and surgeons that seek SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure they meet SRC’s proven standards and requirements. These requirements include surgical volumes, facility equipment, clinical pathways and standardized operating procedures, an emphasis on patient education, and continuous quality assessment. The inspection involves all staff working with the surgeons in the accredited program. Inspectors educate staff on best practices to help their organization improve its care and services.
“We’re proud to recognize Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that this facility is among the best in this specialty and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.” DR. DANIEL SMALL attended Cornell University, where he completed degrees in anthropology and international nutrition, and graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He has been board certified since 1988 and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. To make an appointment with Dr. Small, call 609.537.7200 or visit capitalhealthobgyn.org. DR. JOYCE VARUGHESE is a board certified, fellowship trained gynecologic oncology surgeon who specializes in performing traditional and minimally invasive procedures using the da Vinci robotic surgery system. Dr. Varughese completed her fellowship training in gynecologic oncology and residency in obstetrics and gynecology, serving as administrative chief resident, at Yale University. She received her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Bronx, New York and her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Harvard University. To make an appointment with Dr. Varughese, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalhealth.org/gynonc.
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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Update: Latest Treatment Options Thursday, April 7, 2022 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting If you or a loved one are living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, new treatment options are available to help manage your condition. Join DR. ANIL BALANI, a board certified, fellowship trained gastroenterologist, to find out what options may be best for you and learn how to optimize currently available treatments as well.
Holistic Exercise Sampler Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting Mind/body exercise techniques are beneficial for everyone. Join MARIA FIERSZT, Capital Health Wellness Center Manager, as she discusses how these holistic practices help to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and increase stamina. She will be joined by yoga instructor MAUREEN KAELBLEIN and tai chi instructor ROBERT LANGLEY from the Capital Health Wellness Center for virtual demonstrations of both practices, which coordinate the muscles, bones, heart and mind to provide a sense of well-being and calm.
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UKRAINE continued from Page 1 of the church still have family members in Ukraine. Marena Skutar, vice president of the Sisterhood, is one of those members. Her family lives in Western Ukraine, close to Poland. She said people there are making food for Ukrainian soldiers which is then driven to special sites near the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. For Zeleznock, and other longtime members of the church, the pain comes from the present and the past. “We’re remembering the stories our parents told us about Stalin,” she said in an interview. In 1932 Josef Stalin killed nearly 4 million Ukrainians during what came to be known as the Holodomor. The word itself is Ukrainian and means to exterminate from hunger. Ukrainians starved to death after Stalin’s troops seized land and food from Ukrainian peasants. The history of that time has been documented by journalist-historian Anne Applebaum in her book, Red Famine: Stalin’s War on Ukraine. The rise of Ukrainian communities in and around Hamilton, due to the Ukrainian diaspora (meaning the dispersion of people from their homeland), can be traced through local churches. Zeleznock’s parents fled the Ukraine for Austria during Stalin’s reign of terror. They eventually immigrated to Brazil where Zeleznock was born, and arrived in the United States in 1962. Her parents were instrumental in leading the building of St. George Ukrainian Orthodox Church. A 1994 report to the United Nations titled, “Ukrainian Immigration: A Study in Ethnic Survival” details the importance of Ukrainian churches for those who were forced to flee Ukraine. The paper’s author, Ann Lencyk Pawliczko, wrote, “The Ukrainian church played a significant role in the preservation of ethnic identity, for the parish was not only the center of faith and spiritual life but of community life as well. In the first few years of settlement, Ukrainian priests were
instrumental not only in providing moral support during difficult times, but also, more importantly, in helping to preserve the Ukrainian language, culture, and customs. Indeed, the social and cultural life of the Ukrainians concentrated around the church.” One of the oldest Ukrainian churches in the area, The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., was established in 1919 and is located at 824 Adeline St. in Trenton. In addition to St. George Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which began on Center St. in Trenton in 1954, Hamilton is also home to St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church on Deutz Avenue. Saint Josaphat’s held a Ukrainian food sale at the end of March to raise funds for humanitarian aid for Ukraine. The Ukrainian National Home and Cultural Center on Jeremiah Avenue in Hamilton was purchased in 1968. The house, once known as the Bow Hill mansion, originally belonged to William Trent, the founder of Trenton. The Ukrainian National Home has created a donation site for the Ukrainian Army on Amazon. While the Ukrainian communities in the area are tight-knit, they are not invisible. “People love our food,” Zeleznock said. Saint George’s spiritual leader, Reverend Peter Levko, noted the building of the church happened between 19721976, and was financed, in part, with money raised through the sale of pierogies and other Ukrainian food. He takes out a photo of the church’s last food sale– a drive through–where the line of cars extended so far down Yardville-Allentown road, someone called the Hamilton Police. Reverend Levko, and his wife Maria, were born in the Ukraine, arriving in the United States in 1998. Reverend Levko has led the St. George parish since November of 2001. But food wasn’t on the menu of ideas for Rev. Levko after Putin’s invasion. Instead, he wanted prayers from the See UKRAINE, Page 18
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UKRAINE continued from Page 17 Hamilton community. Reverend Levko asked for those prayers by having a large banner placed in front of the church reading: “Pray For Ukraine’’. But behind the scenes, church members were quietly gathering humanitarian supplies for shipping. It was then that Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin’s administration reached out to the church asking if it needed assistance, a gesture the church deeply appreciated, Rev. Levko said. Hamilton residents receiving the Township Update’ email on March 3 were asked to donate 17 items, including first aid kits. The list was shared widely on social media. Rev. Levko and Zeleznock said their Ukrainian community was surprised, yet comforted, by the response from Hamilton residents. “There was a tremendous outpouring of kindness and generosity,” Zeleznock said. Many Hamilton residents brought items. Some people wrote checks to help defray the cost of shipping. At first, humanitarian aid shipping was free; now there is a hefty price tag. The church found a company willing to ship for 50 cents a pound; but still, the cost adds up quickly. Recently, a couple dropped off fi fty boxes of items. Those boxes joined a growing collection inside the church’s school auditorium. People have dropped off walkers, crutches, even a wheelchair. Zeleznock said she’s still not sure
how the church will ship everything to Ukraine. One Saturday evening, Hamilton resident Eileen Barclay arrived bringing canned goods, plastic utensils and can openers. Barclay said she was moved when she and her husband drove by the banner. “I told my husband we have to do something,” Barclay said. “I put myself in their shoes,” Barclay added. “How do you just walk away from your home with a child in one hand and a bag in another? That’s their life right now.” Barclay knows a bit about losing a home. She recounted a time while alone, a fire broke out in her house. A faulty CD player exploded, starting the fire. She lost the contents of her home. Barclay said she continually asks herself, “What more can I do for Ukrainians?” When she found out about the shipping costs during an interview, she wrote out a check. Barclay also told Zeleznock she had traveled to Kempton Flag in Wall Township to buy a Ukrainian flag to fly in front of her house. Owner Shawn Kempton wrote in a March 20 email, “We have sold approximately 250 Ukraine flags to date. The support for the Ukrainian people has been FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Zeleznock said even the visual support has been uplifting for the congregation. Traveling through the township and seeing flags, or even the colors of the Ukrainian flag, she said, speaks to the generosity of spirit from
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There is a plethora of porches and pianos for Princeton this April as the Arts Council of Princeton, with support from Princeton University, launches a month-long series of festivities honoring local artists. Through initiatives like the “Princeton Piano Project” and the first-ever “Princeton Porchfest” musical event, the ACP is unveiling “April ARTS” just in time for the spring season. April ARTS is a spiritual successor to ACP’s former arts festival, Communiversity, which was canceled in 2020 due to COVID before reaching its 50th year in operation. Prior to being known as Communiversity, the gathering was referred to as “The Art People’s Party,” which later inspired the current concept of a month’s observance of events. Adam Welch, the executive director ofthe Arts Council of Princeton, estimated that over 40,000 guests had made Communiverity an annual success. But as the pandemic showed no signs of stopping, Welch and his team needed to
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ARTS continued from Page 2 well as Nassau Street by the central business district, to appreciate the rotating sets of bands. “All the performers will play in their respective locations simultaneously,” Welch said. “Essentially, there will be 55 musicians, easily found by the printed and online map letting you know where they’re playing and when.” While the concepts of both Porchfest and Piano Project originated in New York, Asbury Park has been regularly hosting the Asbury Park Porchfest for several years. Following in the footsteps of Asbury Park, the ACP asked the bands performing first to lend sound equipment to subsequent performers, creating a friendly, collaborative atmosphere and eliminating the time between acts. “What we’ve decided to do is [choose] sites that are within walking distance, but not within earshot, so that you’ll be able to easily walk in between set breaks to different locations,” Welch continued, one of their concerns being to eliminate sound pollution. Taking in the architecture and talents of Princeton, Welch said, is a welcome experience they want to facilitate, with chatty neighbors and music abounding as the front yards transform into community spaces. ACP suggests that attendees
Marlon “7ove Child” Davila paints a piano for the Princeton Piano Project.
indulge in Princeton’s culinary experiences as well, citing the countless lunch and dinner options mere steps away from the porchfront stages. Another key part of April ARTS is the Princeton Piano Project. Using pianos donated from Princeton residents, ACP commissioned local creatives to paint the seven instruments, which will be placed
around Princeton and remain available for anyone to play. “What we’re going to be doing is creating a public art piece and a performance space,” Welch said. Specific performances will be coordinated, likely on weekends, during the month. The piano artists include Leon Rainbow, Ronah Harris, Albelardo Montano,
Susan DeConcini and Lisa Walsh, Marlon 7oveChild Davila and Stephanie and Naomi Nazario. Leon Rainbow is a Trenton-based artist whose work, most notably his colorful murals, are inspired by graffiti and street art. The theme for his piano, the “Touch of a Master’s Hand,” is brought to life with a mixed-media approach of spray paint, acrylics and paint markers. As of press time, Rainbow had almost completed his piano, its design showing a spray can on one side, while the other portrays a gifted hand playing the piano. “Music or art is the touch of a master’s hand, it’s not really the instrument or the supplies. It’s just the creativity, and the amount of work that it takes to get to a certain point with it, that really makes a difference from great art or music from mediocre,” he said. “It’s the first time I painted a piano, so it was an interesting surface to work with,” Rainbow continued. “I feel like it’s gonna have a different life once it’s out in the community.” He does not know where his piano will go just yet, but he is looking forward to “somebody playing it and giving it a new life,” rather than seeing it go unused. “Now, they’re getting a new life, and hopefully people will be able to enjoy it.” Marlon Davila, also known as “7ove
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April ARTS are the Cabernet Cabaret 10th Anniversary Extravaganza, artist Joe Kossow’s “Still Lives from a (Mostly) Stilled Life” opening reception, a spoken word celebration in honor of Paul Robeson’s 124th birthday and “Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic.” To commence the “thirty days of creativity,” April ARTS begins with a Kick-Off Happy Hour on April 1 at 5:30 p.m. Held at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, guests are encouraged to toast with Prosecco or cider as a way of welcoming the month’s engagements. Also featured will be musical performances on the painted piano in front of the ACP building. Welch expressed gratitude to everyone who helped make April ARTS possible, thanking P rinceton University, the municipal officials, Mayor Mark Freda, council members, community sponsors and more. “What we’re hoping, and what we’re anticipating, is that people will be able to see, other than the pianos and Porchfest…just how full our town is, our community is, with arts and cultural activities,” Welch said. April ARTS, Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton University, April 1 to 30. Princeton Porchfest, April 23, noon to 6 p.m. Free. More information and a full calendar of events are available at ACP’s website, artscouncilofprinceton.org.
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With a basting brush of whiskey and water, Todd Faulkner informally blessed his patrons, most of whom were there to celebrate a non-denominational “communion” as part of the Irish pub Tír na nOg’s successful ‘Whiskey Ambassador Club.’ Each person walked out the back door, then used the alley to come back around through the front, ringing a bell to signal their victory over 32 types of carefully-curated Irish whiskeys. Faulkner’s mixture of “holy water” wished the ambassadors a safe St. Patrick’s Day at the March 6 event, where just shy of 50 attendees helped commemorate the club’s milestone.
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Faulkner presented each person with a token, the ceremony itself a tongue-in-cheek, symbolic representation of an Irish Catholic custom close to his heart. As the pub erupted into a party at the Trenton bar, customers completed additional tiers of the liquor lineups, even piquing the interest of newcomers who joined in on the celebration. The 102nd ambassador was honored, the number leaps and bounds over the March edition of Six09, where Faulkner said that 91 customers had officially become ambassadors—in less than a month since, though, more than 100 have risen to the challenge. “It’s created a lot of new customers, and it’s been a fantastic
Tír na Nog Whiskey Ambassadors at a March 6, 2022 celebratory event marking the hundredth member of the Irish bar’s club.
run. I hope to keep it going,” Faulkner said of the initiative. “I’m beaming with pride.”
Faulkner and his wife, Maureen, have owned Tír na nOg since 2012. The gathering was
a timely culmination of the program’s accomplishments, and a sign that the idea, which had been fully realized during the pandemic, was a worthy investment. The earliest stages of the club’s concept started about five or six years ago, back when Faulkner, browsing the liquor section of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, came across a whiskey trail highlighting four Scottish distilleries. He thought that a similar idea could work for the country behind his own business, but set in America instead. Tír na nOg’s tastings would have been a way to give customers a true taste of Ireland, yet Faulkner waited until the timing felt right. Faulkner renovated the bar
area when Tír na nOg was closed from March to late September in 2020. In November, they were finally ready to begin the long-awaited program, elevating a collection of 10 whiskeys to the final 32. The number is not insignificant or random, but a nod to the number of counties in Ireland. For Faulkner, who is always “shooting from the hip,” as he maintained, the name for members of the club came from a representative of Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey that helped run an event at Tír na nOg. The pub took on the title with their signature Irish flair, debuting the ‘Tír na nOg Irish Whiskey Ambassador Club.’ Those who finish receive the title of ‘Tír na nOg Irish Whiskey Ambassador,’ as well as a Carhartt hoodie bearing a logo specifically designed for the club— both the honor and the apparel can only be attained through earning them,
because Faulkner is unwavering on not making the “prize at the end of the rainbow” available for purchase. The high supply and demand, Faulkner remarked, meant he almost could not keep up with the interest in the coveted club. As of press time, nearly 400 people have signed up. It did so well, Faulkner continued, that they had to add multiple tiers with other incentives, such as badges for the hoodies. The second tier is the ‘Chief Whiskey Officer Club,’ which includes eight more whiskeys of Irish and American origin. The third tier is the ‘Bourbon Brigade,’ comprising eight kinds of the namesake liquor. Both tiers are given corresponding C.W.O and B.B. badges. The fourth tier, expected to be available for eligible ambassadors sometime in April, will be a ‘Pacific Whiskey See WHISKEY, Page 8
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each other on or talking about whiskey preferences with fellow connoisseurs. “People now know each other in the bar intimately,” he said. “They might have had a common ground coming into the pub, but they have an even more common ground next to each other like ‘hey, that’s an ambassador.’ It brings them together.” “Now I have relationships with every single one of these people,” Faulkner explained. “You’re serving them all the time, you have more and more of these conversations, so it means a lot to me. I think we have created a family within a family.” Peter Gallagher, a resident of Hamilton, met Faulkner at a local Irish festival. Gallagher was intrigued at his proposition of the whiskey club, as Gallagher confessed that he always has about seven or eight bottles of whiskey in his home liquor cabinet. “I only drink one at a time. I like to really taste it and enjoy it,” Gallagher said. “Even when I was doing the 32, I would do two at a time, generally, just because I wanted to taste it. For me, it was all part of just being with everyone and the banter, the camaraderie that everyone shares there. I think that’s what made it really fun.” His personal favorite from the selection was a Jameson Caskmates Stout edi-
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Hamilton Area YMCA A Summer Full of Fun At Y camp, kids can enjoy a summer full of fun, friends and new adventures while they develop skills, confidence and a greater sense of purpose. With 50 acres of outdoor space, the largest pool in Mercer County, fun activities ranging from Sports to STEM, energetic staff and daily special events the Sawmill Day Camp is the ideal environment for campers to find their spark, find their sense of wonder, find their adventure, find their friends and FIND THEIR FUN 2022! • Find Their Spark. Y camp is a place where kids can develop skills, confidence and new friendships. While camp is a summer rite of passage for kids to play outdoors and learn to swim, they are unknowingly rewarded with personal development skills by participating in their favorite activities and by trying activities they have never tried before. In general, they will leave camp with a stronger sense of identity and a better idea of what they love, which
may help them in the classroom, in their relationships and to choose a career path in the future. • Find Their Sense of Wonder. Kids get to discover all the wonders of the outdoors while making friends and forming memories that will last a lifetime. A recent UK study commissioned by the National Trust found that children spend 50% less time playing outside that their parents did. Kids say they aren’t interested, they lack access and are uncomfortable outside (bugs, heat, etc.). Indoors, they’re growing more and more attached to a digital
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The Watershed Institute Watershed Academy offers high school students field experience The Watershed Academy for High Schools Students offers five-day sessions of intensive study. The sessions explore a different environmental issue including stream science, clean water, green architecture, climate change and more! Academy students learn from experts in various subjects to help design solutions to real-world problems. Students gain valuable field experience and have the opportunity to try out different careers. In this summer’s Stream Science and Clean Water sessions, our Watershed scientists and educators will lead the students through a variety of lessons on water quality as well as explore current threats to clean water. The students will conduct field research and present their findings in a presentation or poster session. During our Green Architecture week, students will learn from awardwinning architects Michael Farewell
and Jason Kliwinski. Students will design their own environmentally friendly structures for a hypothetical client. They will study the features of the Watershed Institute’s LEED-Platinum certified building and visit a sustainably designed building in Lambertville. Our Environmental Advocacy session and Water and Climate session are new options this summer. During the Environmental Advocacy session, students will explore a local climate issue and advocate for policies that address climate change. They will meet with policy makers and find out how
decisions are made at the local and state levels. The students will design an advocacy campaign on an issue they are passionate about to create a possible solution. Our Water and Climate Academy will be presented in collaboration with Princeton University’s High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). Students will meet with Princeton University researchers and learn about their efforts in fields of climate resilience and clean water. The week includes a visit to the labs at HMEI. All of the Academy sessions are
open to high school students in grades 9 -12. They take place at The Watershed Institute in Pennington and use our Watershed Center and 950acre Watershed Reserve as a living laboratory. Each session includes at least one off-site trip. Please visit our website https:// thewatershed.org/academy/ for more information and to register. We have a limited number of scholarships available for qualified students. Also coming up are several events for all ages including: Flashlight Egg Hunt Friday April 8, 7:30 p.m. – Join us after dark, bring your flashlight and search the field for over 1000 colored eggs. Arrive at 7:30 for photos with the bunny and heady out to the field for the 8 p.m. start. Bring your boots! H2O Quest: Alien Invaders May 14, 10 a.m. – All of the scientists have left the lab. They left a mysterious message claiming aliens are taking over the Watershed Reserve. We need children to help track down scientists and learn what is happening. Part treasure hunt, part nature hike and plenty of imaginative fun. Learn more and find more great events and programs at thewatershed. org. See ad, page 11.
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Sprinter Summers gives 200% on the Hamilton West track By Rich Fisher
Heading into the 2021 spring track season, Hamilton West coach Danielle Grady had the simplest of propositions for sophomore sprinter Jaci Summers. “He came over and said ‘I want to be faster, I want to be better, what can I do?’” Grady recalled. “I said ‘Well, you give me 100 percent, I’ll give you 100 percent, and we’ll make this dream work.’” That combined 200 percent blossomed into big things this past winter, as Summers exploded onto the state scene. The junior speedster won the NJSIAA Group III Central gold medal in the 55 meters with a personal record of 6.54. He took fifth in the Group III state meet, and finished 14th in his first Meet of Champions appearance. That was followed by a trip to the NIKE Nationals in North Carolina, where he finished 11th. For good measure, he took third in the 200 at the Mercer County meet, and seventh in the 55. This was all done in his first full season
of indoor track. “I was very excited to get to the Meet of Champions,” Summers said. “I was really happy with what I accomplished and I thank Grady, because she was actually the one who taught me how to do track.” Growing up in Toms River, Summers played football and basketball. “Track wasn’t on my mind,” he said. “Running, that’s cool, but getting into it, nah. It was mainly football with PAL and Mitey Mite.” He moved to Hamilton in seventh grade, and football continued to be his main sport through his years at Grice. But while playing freshman football for West, Summers was advised by his coach to go out for track to help him with football. At just 5-6, speed was the running back’s most important asset. It was a limited 2020 indoor season for Summers in ninth grade, and there was no spring season due to Covid-19. But during that brief time, he embraced the sport. Although he had no high place finishes, he learned how to be a sprinter, rather than just a runner.
Hamilton junior Jaci Summers won state gold in the 55 meters last season. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) “Going into freshman year I’m thinking ‘Oh I’m gonna go fast,’ and all that stuff,” Summers said. “Obviously there were people above me, I wasn’t that cocky enough
to go ‘Oh I’m gonna beat them.’ But I thought I was gonna be pretty close.” So what happened? “And of course I’m not even close,” he continued. “I never realized there were so many techniques and the form you had to have in running track. I didn’t know you had to pick your knees up, I didn’t know you needed to gradually increase speed, I didn’t know you needed muscle; I just thought you needed to move your legs and just go to the finish line. Coach taught me all of that and I’m thankful for that.” It was an adjustment. Summers thought so much about what he had to do, that it hindered his natural ability to run fast. By the end of the season, however, it came naturally. When Summers arrived at his first practice, Grady was intrigued by the freshman, who stood just 5-3 at the time. “We had some already fast guys on the team,” the coach said. “He fit in with the guys pretty well, but he didn’t really know what was going on with track. He was like, ‘Let me follow these guys.’ and they took him under their wing.
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“Then I saw he was very interested in the sport. I said ‘Let me see where this guy’s head is at.’ I tried a few different things on him. He complained a little bit, but it’s track. It’s a hard sport, you gotta put your heart in it 24-7. At first he wasn’t putting his heart in it but then he started to realize, saying ‘I see that I’m improving.’ I would tell him he had to run a certain way, and he started to pick it up.” After playing football as a sophomore, Summers was anxious for spring track. He wasn’t seeing much time on the gridiron and began to worry that if he got hurt it could slow him down on the track. That’s when Grady made her “100 for 100” proposition, and Jaci took her up on it. “Once he came out for spring season last year, his focus changed, to the point where he said, ‘I’m gonna be dedicated to this sport. We’ll put 100 percent in it,’” the coach recalled. “That’s what he did. He would say ‘Grady I’m tired but I’m still gonna do that extra. Is there anything I could do after practice to make myself better?’ And that right there showed dedication, showed that he wanted to be someone special.” In just his first full season of any kind, Summers finished sixth in the 100 in the CVC championships, fifth in CJ III and 18th in Group III states. He was two spots from advancing to states in the 200, and took first in that event in two dual meets. “That was a big step,” Grady said. “He went on and did his thing. Because this was his first year and to excel the way he did, he knew coming into this (winter) he had to give it the same percent of work, maybe more.” Summers entered the indoor season with a fire in his eyes. The results spoke for themselves, especially with Summers making nationals due to his sectional time. “It went amazingly well down there,”
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Seniors show the way for Nottingham basketball By Rich Fisher
The Nottingham High boys basketball team entered the season as the team to beat. As in, everybody thought they were going to beat an inexperienced squad. The Northstars returned just two players who saw any time for a 13-2 team in the 2020-21 season, and they had combined to score a total of 16 points. Opponents thought it was payback time against one of the Colonial Valley Conference’s premiere programs. But it wasn’t. Nottingham went 19-8, reached the Mercer County Tournament semifinals and won a NJSIAA Group 2 Central tournament game. The reasons were numerous. Start with Chris “The Baron” Raba, a coach beyond reproach when it comes to getting the most out of his talent. Then there was a stable of strong underclassmen such as juniors Joe Lemly, Q McMillian and JP Dickerson; and sophomore Jordan Raba. But this young bunch was in need of guidance and support, and therein lies the greatest intangible of the 2021-22 Northstars: the leadership of seniors
Temi Kabiawu, Aiden Holman and captain Lewis Harvey. Were the young talent allowed to run roughshod, things might have gone astray. But the team-first trio held things steadfast. “The three seniors were the glue to our team,” Raba said. “Some games they didn’t play at all, some games they played. But they’re the first guys at practice, the first guys getting kids water. They may not play for two games and then they’re ready to play when their number’s called. They never complained; never felt entitled that they should play. They’re happy they’re winning. “In my 20 years of coaching,” he added, “those three could be the best senior leaders I’ve had.” Considering Raba has won two state championships and over 300 games, that is a powerful statement. “That means a lot,” Kabiawu said. “Coach Raba’s coach Raba, you know. He’s had a lot of great teams and coached a lot of great players. For him to say that about us means a lot. I’m gonna take it a long way.” Kabiawu played the most of the three seniors, appearing in 22 of the 27 games and providing a big spark off the bench.
Nottingham seniors Temi Kabiawu, Lewis Harvey and Aiden Holman were “the glue to our team,” said Coach Chris Raba. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) He averaged 6.5 points and pounded the boards relentlessly. “It’s just all about making sacrifices,” he said. “Coming into the season, me, Aiden and Lewis knew we’d have to make sacrifices for the team, which included playing time. So I just told myself ‘As soon as you get in the game, make sure they don’t take
you back out. Stay in the game.’” Holman and Harvey had lesser roles, with Lewis playing in 21 contests and Aiden appearing in 13. It certainly wasn’t easy, as the seniors figured this was their year to shine, only to end up sitting behind younger players. But they still made an impact. “It takes special people to accept that role, and be the best that they can be, in the role that they have,” Raba said. “I get a little teary-eyed talking about them. What Lewis, Temi and Aiden brought to our program this year can never be told in words.” Holman admitted it was hard to accept that he may get more bench time than playing time. Fortunately for the Stars, he looked at the big picture. “I was never taught to be a quitter,” Holman said. “I just want to push my teammates to be better on the court. At the end of the day a W is a W, it doesn’t matter. As long as I contribute in my own way the best I can, I’m happy with the outcome we had.” Harvey came in with that same thought: winning is better than whining. “Coming into this year we always heard we weren’t gonna be good, it’s a rebuilding year, and I was kind of getting sick of hearing it,” the captain said. “I told myself
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I want to prove everyone wrong and I told the same thing to my team and we were all on the same page. “So as far as me not playing that much, I just wanted to see my teammates shine and for us to win. I’m not that type of person to be that selfish.” Accepting their reserve roles was just part of the equation. Providing leadership was equally important. “Pushing the younger guys to be better makes the whole team better. We get a better practice, everyone contributes more in the game,” Holman said. We have energy on the bench. We’re a family, we’re based on energy so the energy we put out on the court gets us our wins.” Kabiawu feels that part of their leadership qualities come from the top. “We all know coach Raba appreciates all the little things,” he said. “He’s not really a guy that likes a lot of big things. He’s a humble guy. If you start praising him he doesn’t want that. He’s a quiet guy, he’s decent. We try to be that way.” To be fair, good leaders don’t matter without good followers. There need to be underclassmen who respect the seniors. It would be easy for All-CVC picks like Lemly and McMillan to think they don’t need any help, since they’re playing and the older guys aren’t. That wasn’t the case. “That’s one thing I really appreciated;
they opened their ears to listen,” Kabiawu said. “A lot of players are arrogant, they don’t listen to anybody. So I really appreciated that. Coach told the team to just listen to the older guys, they have experience, they know what they’re talking about. And they listened.” Harvey is proud of what the younger guys accomplished. “I can’t even put it into words,” he said. “Seeing all the young kids take these big roles and responsibilities and just going with it. And me being the leader of it, I’m really happy to see them shine.” The seniors have as much cohesion off the court as on it. Harvey and Holman grew up together, and became close with Kabiawu as freshmen. All three plan on attending college, with Holman looking to play soccer at Mercer. Harvey and Kaiawu are still unsure of where they are headed. Although they may go their separate ways, they will be bonded by what they did behind the scenes for a surprisingly good Northstars team. “Other than playing time, this year exceeded my expectations,” Holman said. “Personally, I had doubts with the team losing a bunch of players. But when I saw things coming together I saw we could make it far.” And they did it thanks to an unselfish trio that put winning ahead of all else.
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O’Neal a most dangerous bat in potent Spartan lineup By Rich Fisher
Ceara O’Neal is hardly in need of rehab, but she does have an addiction. And it’s a habit the Steinert softball team hopes she can’t kick. “I have ESPN plus, so it’s all the college (softball) games,” the Spartan junior said while sitting in a dugout corner in late March. “My favorite thing to do is just split the screen into four and watch all of them. I love it. I could watch it forever. “Sometimes I watch it because it’s fun and something I just like. A lot of the time I pick up stuff.” It doesn’t end there. “I like to go out and watch college teams in person too,” O’Neal continued. “We have so many colleges around, you
can go anywhere and watch a game. I was actually at Princeton yesterday.” As much as O’Neal enjoys watching softball, she’s even more hooked on playing it. And she plays it well. So well, in fact, that Spartan coach Jenn Melker needed just a small sample size of O’Neal to see her potential. Prior to her freshman season, O’Neal suffered an ACL injury. When tryouts began, she was limited to what she could do during her recovery. Shortly after the preseason started, Covid-19 shut down everything and those brief sessions were all O’Neal had to prove herself. They were enough. “I saw the talent even then, because of who she is,” Melker said. “We would have to tell her, ‘Ceara, you gotta go sit down,
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you’re doing too much.’ She was giving it 110 percent even though she was on these restrictions. As a coaching staff we were like, ‘You can’t do this anymore, you gotta sit down, you’re not following the guidelines for yourself.’ She’s just an athlete through and through.” O’Neal returned in good health as a sophomore, and the results were impressive. In the Spartans 18-5 season last year, she hit .507 (33-for-65) with a team-high 12 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 30 runs scored and 32 RBIs. She was second on the team to Kelsey Smith in average and RBIs but, despite her success, she never felt her starting job was secure. “I think I had the mentality that I had to keep proving myself, because there were a ton of kids who worked really hard and could take your spot at any moment,” O’Neal said. “It was like, once you got the spot, you had to keep fighting for it and producing to keep it.” It’s actually a good attitude to have, even when her position is secure like this season. With big hitters Smith, Julia Hannawacker and Bella Truelove all graduated, O’Neal becomes the Spartans most dangerous bat. She still has talent in the lineup to help her as Isabella Bonacci
Ceara O’Neal hit .507 with 32 RBI as a junior for Steinert. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) (.423), Avery Kontura (.380) and Makenna Spak (.403) can all provide protection. “Our lineup is definitely unsettled, but she will be in one of our big spots,” Melker said. “My job is to know what we have to work with and place her in a position to know what she can do. I have to work people around her in the right way
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suggests you keep notes about your symp- Primary Care Physician (PCP) is the toms, including details on what you are best way to get the care you need at your experiencing when these symptoms began annual wellness exam. and what makes them better or worse. 1. Am I due for any vaccinations? VacShare medical history: “It’s important cines are critical for maintaining your See our ads in to section honestly inform your provider about your health. Ask which vaccines you need based SIX09 on your age, health history, job and lifestyle. pgs 5medical and 7history including any current or past conditions as well as surgeries,” Dr. 2. Do I need any annual screenings? The importance of establishing a good Musunuru says. Additionally, she advises Preventive screenings are medical tests, relationship with your primary care prothat you be prepared to such as a mammogram or Heroes Work Here_4.313x11.25_HAM.indd 1 4/17/20 1:21 PM vider.RWJ-104 Preparing for a trip to your health discuss your family’s health prostate check, that help care provider can ensure a more produchistory so your provider can your doctor catch problems tive office visit and increase the potential identify potential health risks early when they are more for a more effective outcome. “With a such as heart disease, certain treatable. little preparation, you can become a more cancers, and type 2 diabetes. 3. Do I need any changes engaged partner in your health,” says List your medications: to my prescriptions? Annual Likhitha Musunuru, MD, a RWJBarnabas “Always bring a current list wellness exams are a great Health Medical Group provider. of medications as well as distime to re-evaluate any preDr. Musunuru’s tips to make the most cuss any questions you may scription medications you out of your next health care visit: have about your current may be taking. Ask questions: Prepare questions prescriptions,” reminds Dr. 4. How can I get my and concerns you may have about your Musunuru. test results? “Many physiDr. Musunuru health before your visit and ask questions Check your insurance: cians call their patients to about your treatment plan or condition. “A Each plan is unique and discuss results or answer productive conversation with your doctor some provide different levels any questions, but a patient can address preventive health strategies, as of coverage that could alter your out-ofportal is one of the fastest ways for patients well as any potential health issues, allowing pocket costs. to access their test results themselves,” your provider to consider the best treatDr. Musunuru. Ask your PCP if a Questions to ask your PCP explains ment plan for you,” explains Dr. Musunuru. patient portal is available to you. Having an open conversation with your Track your symptoms: Dr. Musunuru When you choose a Medical Group primary care provider, you gain a trusted partner to treat you when you’re sick and guide you to improved health and wellness. With convenient locations throughout the Hamilton area, one of our primary care practices will be close to your home. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/ medgroupprimarycare. Likhitha Musunuru, MD, Family Medicine/ Occupational Medicine. RWJBarnabas Health Primary Care, Route 31, Pennington.
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Hearing Problems? - The Brain Connection, 10 to 11 a.m. If you have normal hearing but have difficulty understanding words/speech in group or noisy settings, you may have an Auditory Processing Disorder. Learn how to get tested for APD and how the latest treatments can train your brain! Audiologist, Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Breast Health: A Holistic Approach, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Caring for your breasts is more than just mammograms and pink ribbons. Explore ways to keep your breasts healthy using nutrition and other holistic methods. Alyssa Luning, RD,CSOWM, Patti McDougall,
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Clinical Culinary Nutrition Antioxidant Rich Foods & Cancer, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Discover the fresh flavors of up-to-date research. On the menu: Salads! Get up to date on current nutrition issues, hear from other health/culinary professionals, and sample tasty new recipes with our registered dietitians! Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM. Space is limited- register at least 48 hours prior to event. $5 per inperson participant.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
Kids in the Kitchen – Going Green, 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 22nd is Earth Day! Let’s reduce, reuse, and recycle to make grab-and-go kid-friendly super-food shakes and snacks. Cook up some fun, and sample healthy foods in new ways! For children ages five and older with parent/caregiver. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM. Register early; limited class size. $5 per child/ $5 per parent/caregiver for in-person attendance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
Chronic Lung Problems Post-Covid, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Are you still experiencing a cough, tightness in your chest, fatigue, or shortness of breath? Are you wondering if your symptoms are related to having had Covid-19? Pulmonologist, Dr. Anthony Ricketti, and Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Seth Rosenbaum, will address the pharmacotherapy, vaccine, and issues around “Long Covid.”
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
Introduction to Homeopathy, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The theory behind homeopathy is “Like Cures Like” (or “Similia Similibus Curentur”) which can help the body to heal itself. Join Ekta Makani, APN to learn about this complementary approach.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
Let’s Become a Blue Zone Community. A Virtual Program, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Log in to learn about the places in the world where people live to be over 100 with the lowest amount of disease— and how we can bring their practices to our community. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM.
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Feb. 2 at 12:09 a.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Josue Garcia, Squad 16, Engine 14, Engine 18, Truck 13, Truck 17, Utility 12 and Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan dispatched to Charlotte Avenue for a motor vehicle accident. Two-story dwelling with a car into a porch. Feb. 2 at 10:07 p.m. Engine 14 with Capt. Steven Dixon, Squad 12, Truck 13, Engine 18 and Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan responded to 100 block of Parker Place for an odor of smoke in the dwelling. Feb. 3 at 9:34 p.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Damian Kicks, Truck 13 and Deputy Chief Aaron Heller dispatched to 100 block of McClellan Avenue to assist police getting a phone off the roof of a house. Feb. 5 at 11:06 a.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Jared Gadsby, Squad 12, Squad 16, Truck 13, Truck 17 and Deputy Chief John Retalis responded to Lafayette Ave. for a reported dwelling fire with victim trapped. Feb. 6 at 7:36 a.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Joseph Muzzillo and Truck 17 responded to Prologis, Applegate Drive for a water flow alarm. Feb. 6 at 8:11 a.m. Squad 16 with Capt. Jarrad Pierson, Squad 12, Engine 15, Engine 18, Truck 13, Truck 17, Special Services 18 with Volunteers Danny Birkenstock and Bill Mennel and Deputy Chief Chris Tozzi responded to the 900 block of White Horse Avenue for a dwelling fire. The 911 caller, gas station attendant from Selmon Shell, reported “White smoke coming from the home.” Command called “All Hands” with an active
HTFD Station 14 “B” Platoon: Capt. Steve Dixon and firefighters Rian Donoher, Adam Stinger and Jose Ceballos with Engine 14. (Photo by Bob Sherman, Jr.) fire on the second floor and requested PSEG for a gas leak at the meter outside the dwelling. Fire Marshal Scott McCormick was requested for investigation. SS18’s crew filled 7 SCBA bottles while on scene. Feb. 6 at 4:19 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Joseph Flynn, Truck 13, Engine 15, Squad 16, Truck 17 and Deputy Chief Christopher Tozzi responded to 1700 block of South Broad Street for a reported structural collapse. Feb. 9 at 2:02 p.m. Truck 17 with Capt. Jason Bergstrom dispatched to Nottingham Way and Paxson Avenue for a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident. Feb. 9 at 7:56 p.m. Squad 16 with Capt. Jarrad Pierson, Truck 17
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Feb. 11 at 1:25 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Eric DeVita and Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan responded to Schultz Laboratory, Princeton University for a possible ceiling fire. Smoke condition on first floor. Feb. 12 at 4:20 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Michael Balog and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley dispatched to Florence Avenue, Ewing, for a dwelling fire. Fire on the second floor and smoke showing from the attic. The “All Hands” and first alarm assignment was called. Ewing Chief 31 had command. Feb. 13 at 5:58 p.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Jared Gadsby, Squad 16, Truck 13, Truck 17, Squad 12 and Deputy Chief John Retalis responded to Maddock Ave. and Exton Ave. for reported dwelling fire. Feb. 13 at 9:36 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Kevin McElroy, Squad 16, Engine 14, Truck 13 and Battalion Chief Joseph Troyano responded to Brighton Drive for an interior smoke condition. Feb. 15 at 11:22 a.m. Engine 18 with Capt. Bernard Crammer relocated to Station 30, Ewing Twp. for a cover assignment. At 12:11 p.m. they were dispatched to Wells Fargo Bank, Pennington Road for a strong odor of gas inside. Feb. 17 at 4:53 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Kevin McElroy, Engine 14, Engine 18, Truck 17, Truck 13, Squad 16, Battalion Chief Joseph Troyano and Deputy Chief John Retalis responded to Klockner Woods Apartments for an apartment fire with victim trapped. The 911 caller reported fire started outside and now on the roof. Feb. 20 at 12:52 p.m. Engine 18 with Capt. Lamar Hicks, Squad 12, Squad 16, Engine 14, Engine 18, Truck 13, Truck 17, Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley and Deputy Chief Steven Kraemer dispatched
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to Newkirk Ave for a reported dwelling fire with victim trapped. Feb. 21 at 3:38 p.m. Special Services 18 with Volunteers Danny Birkenstock and Bill Mennel responded to the 1200 block of Hamilton Avenue for a dewatering assignment, pumped a foot of water from the basement of the home. Feb. 23 at 8:29 a.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Joseph Palazzone, Battalion Chief Keith Greene and Deputy Chief Aaron Heller responded to Working Dog Winery, Windsor Perrineville Road. for a building fire. Feb. 24 at 9:01 a.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Damien Cooke, Truck 13, Squad 12, Squad 16, Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley and Deputy Chief Steven Kreamer responded to 1500 block Genesee Street for a dwelling fire. Feb. 25 at 12:31 p.m. Squad 16 with Capt. Michael Balog, Squad 12, Truck 13, Engine 15, Engine 19 responded to Maxwell Drive for a reported dwelling fire. Feb. 28 7:44 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Jason Bergstrom, Truck 17 and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley along with Lawrence Township Units responded to Gilpin Court, Lawrence Township for a fire in the dryer. Feb. 28 at 11:35 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Jason Bergstrom and Battalion
Chief Timothy Sharpley responded to 7112 Town Court South, Lawrence Township where the 911 caller “smells and sees smoke from the laundry room.” The Mercer County Fire Marshal investigated six fires in February. Feb. 8 Ewing Township, 1655 N. Olden Ave., Davis Hyundai. Waterflow activation. Investigated by Assistant Fire Marshal Mike Oakley. Feb. 12 Ewing, Parkside Avenue. Structure fire in outside A/C unit caused by carelessly discarded smoking material. Investigated by Assistant FM Oakley. Feb. 12 Ewing, Florence Avenue. A structure fire in a 2-story residential dwelling. Fire was caused by a charging cord for a laptop that failed. Investigated by Assistant FM Oakley. Feb. 15 Ewing, Talltree court. Fire in a 2-story residential dwelling was caused by an overloaded strip cord. Investigated by Assistant FGM Oakley. Feb. 23, East Windsor. Abbington Drive. Fire in a 2-story strip mall, Wayne’s Wash World. Fire contained to a dryer with no extension. Investigated by Fire Marshal Kevin Brink. Feb. 28, Lawrence, Gilpin Court. Dryer fire in a 3-story wood frame dwelling. Investigated by Assistant FM Oakley. Bob Sherman, Jr. is a life member of Mercerville Volunteer Fire Company and a Hamilton resident.
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10 questions with painter Rebecca Swan and size. Which comes easiest and which is more challenging? FIGHT IN THE MUSEUM Every project is different and they all have their challenges, but painting large scale seems to come the most naturally. Rebecca Swan is a Hamilton-based The most challenging projects are those artist and is full of energy, as is her work. where I feel I need to be very precise. Her large swirling colorful works are How did you get started doing the bright, bold and adventurous. She works murals for businesses? in clay paint and other media. I love the I got some courage, got out of my large mural works and wish to see many house, and started asking! more adorn homes and businesses in What fight/struggle do you have the area. It’s hard not to smile to her regarding your art? paintings. As a newer full-time working artist, I Swan is also a strength and wellness find I can easily feel overwhelmed with coach as well as a yoga instructor. The what direction to go in professionally calm side steps aside with her artwork. while believing in myself enough to take She likes the process as much as the the next step. Sales, money for supfinished product or painting. She shows plies, and recognition are all products local et Princeton Makes Artist Gallery in of that. I’m very ambitious and want to the Princeton Shopping Center. do many things, so it’s about organizing What are you communicating with my thoughts and ideas into a little bit of your art? structure so I can create the plan to make Through my art I am offering a perthem happen. spective filled with vibrancy, whimsy, Your work is so varied. How do courage, and abundance. I love color you know what to work on next? and nature and feel we need more of it I don’t know! It does seem that every everywhere! project inspires the next one though. I’ll You work in many different media allow the theme of the idea/concept to
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perspectives I wanted, so I began sculpting them so I had models to observe. From doing that, I began loving sculpture, and thus the 31-day mushroom project was born. Your work rarely has a straight line. Are you constantly sketching? I tend to paint more than I sketch. My creative practice is very intuitive and not very structured, so I’m not always sure what I’m going to paint when I get started. I just start and then the colors, textures, and shapes become the picture or create the composition. Your colors are so vivid. Do you see the world in these brilliant colors? I can’t say I always see the world this way, but I choose to most of the time and I want to help others see the world this way too! It’s the main reason why I “Secret Treehouse,” acrylic on canvas love painting murals. The scale and the painting by Rebecca Swan. vibrancy combined have such an impact on the viewer, it has the power to shift the entire energy and feeling of a space. inspire what medium I’ll work in. The Where can we see your work? mushroom sculpture project I recently Currently, my website www.rebeccasfinished came about because I was havwanart.com or my Instagram @rebecing trouble painting mushrooms in the caeve_swan are the best places to see my
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former international boxing champions, Wladimir Klitschko and his brother Vitali, who’s the current mayor of the capital city of Kyiv. And that’s Kyiv, not Kiev—the spelling was changed in 2019 to a form that derives from the Ukrainian language, rather than Russian, and is meant to show Ukraine’s independence. For similar reasons, it’s no longer “The Ukraine,” just Ukraine—both Kramer and Newman got it wrong on Seinfeld. The internet tends to cast everything into a familiar framework, whether the subject is trivial or consequential. Thus, like online arguments about mask mandates, pronoun usage, and Chick-Fil-A, the players in the Ukrainian conflict are subject to Godwin’s Law, which states that “As an online discussion continues, the probability of a reference or comparison to Hitler or Nazis approaches 1.” There is an important distinction:
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for creating trouble for the other people in the area. In Europe’s neighborhood, Putin is the ultimate wacky neighbor. But Kramer isn’t malicious. In the world of Seinfeld, Jerry’s true nemesis is Newman, so any representation of Putin also needs to incorporate elements of the obese postal worker’s personality. In the episode “The Big Salad,” Jerry says about Newman, “I’ve looked into his eyes. He’s pure evil.” That sounds a bit more on the mark for Russia’s president, and in this alternate-universe sitcom, it’s easy to imagine Zelenskyy disdainfully greeting his enemy with “Hello, Putin,” or, after realizing the havoc his enemy has once again created, shaking his fist and exclaiming “Putin!” Of course, the Ukraine conflict isn’t a game or a sitcom. The fighting is savage, the cost in damages and civilian lives impossible to justify. As I write this, Ukraine’s defenders are fighting bravely, while the United States and its allies have passed severe economic sanctions on Russia, resulting in, among other things, a rise in the price of gasoline. This time we’re fighting mostly with our wallets, and hopefully, American consumers can show the same stamina in this battle as Ukrainians have in theirs. Ukraine is not weak, and now it’s time to show that America isn’t either. Peter Dabbene’s website is peterdabbene.com, and his previous Hamilton Post columns can be read at communitynews.org. His latest work, “Suburban Complaint #1988: Skunked” can be read at themetaworker.com. His book Complex Simplicity collects the first 101 editions of this column, along with essays and material published elsewhere. It is now available at Amazon.com or Lulu. com for $25 (print) or $4.99 (ebook).
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