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By JAsMiNe Lee Fifty years ago, Lisa Zola’s mother created a space that welcomes dancers to express themselves and leave their worries at the door. Lisa Zola-De Libero continues to follow in her mother’s footsteps with the help of her staff to ensure their students’ smiles and laughter for years to come. The Ballet Studio is a recreational dance studio where its students don’t just learn how to dance, but experience a space filled with joy and happiness as soon as they walk through those doors. This year, The Ballet Studio is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has maintained its traditions and philosophy for decades. “Their daughters came to us, their granddaughters came to us, and now their greatgranddaughters dance with us. Four generations of dancers,” said Lisa Zola-De Libero, the director of The Ballet Studio. Zola-De Libero said that 50 years later, she still has the greatgranddaughters of women who have danced with them coming and dancing at the studio. See STUDIO, Page 12

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A new orchard sprouts on grounds of a familiar farm By SUe FerrArA Spend a morning with organic farmer Jim Kinsel, and his wife Sherry Dudas, owners of an Ellisdale Road farm in Chesterfield, and you might agree with my daughter’s conclusion after our visit. “Mom,” she said, “people think farmers just put seeds in the ground. They don’t realize every-

thing farmers have to know and do to grow food.” That observation is true, but what seems more true to me is this: Jim Kinsel is a modern-day Ben Franklin, using his farm in Chesterfield, as Franklin once used his New Jersey farm, to improve farming methods for fellow farmers in an effort to yield healthier and more abundant food choices for consumers.

Yes, that Benjamin Franklin– printer, postmaster, and diplomat– retired at the age of 42, leaving Philadelphia for a farm on the Delaware river in Burlington County. According to a 1929 research paper Franklin purchased the farm as an estate, but it became “a miniature experiment station.” Franklin carried out “projects in drainage, in crop rotation, and See ORCHARD, Page 10

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Historical society to re-open museum on May 1 The Bordentown Historical Society will re-opening the Bordentown Friends Meetinghouse museum on May 1 with the grand opening of their new Joseph Bonaparte exhibit. The exhibition marks the first public opening of the meetinghouse in more than two years. Guests will be hosted in the space following the most significant renovation inside the meetinghouse in more than 20 years. Starting May 1, the meetinghouse will be open twice a month for visitation, in addition to special events throughout 2022 to educate the public on Joseph Bonaparte, the former King of Naples and Spain and, perhaps, Bordentown’s most famous former resident. Like many organizations, the doors of the Friends Meetinghouse closed in March 2020 with the onset of the Covid pandemic. Meanwhile, BHS pursued virtual and outdoor or off-site opportunities to bring Bordentown’s incredible history to the public. Now, two years later, the Bordentown Friends Meetinghouse

museum, the oldest Quaker meetinghouse in Burlington County still located on its original foundation, is re-opening with passion. Visitors to the space will notice a cleaned-up appearance and refinished floors funded through a grant from the Society of Colonial Wars of New Jersey, “We’re extremely excited to welcome guests into the meetinghouse and offer them a first class experience,” noted BHS co-president, Dr. Steven Lederman. It is fitting the first exhibit to grace the space will feature Joseph Bonaparte, the eldest brother of and advisor to, of course, Napoleon Bonaparte. Coincident with the recent preservation of the former Point Breeze property once owned by Joseph Bonaparte in Bordentown, the BHS has assembled an exhibit and will present a series of events to explore this famous resident’s impact on America and Bordentown. Peter Tucci, a BHS director and the world’s largest private collector of Joseph Bonaparte letters and memorabilia, has

been hands on with helping to assemble the series. “Joseph Bonaparte was happy to open his land and share his resources with the people of Bordentown when he lived here. It’s fitting that spirit should live on there today,” Tucci said. In addition to the Meetinghouse exhibit, BHS will assemble a series of speakers and events to carry through the rest of 2022. Guests can expect to be treated to presentations that explore aspects of Bonaparte’s life and his relationship with his surroundings here in Bordentown. Experts will offer narratives on the furniture that came from the mansion that is on display at the Friends meetinghouse, an archaeologist’s perspective on life on the property, a review of artworks that were on display in Joseph’s mansions, and more. Additional details will be announced in the coming months. The Friends Meetinghouse Museum Painting of Joseph Bonaparte, brother re-opening and Grand Opening of the of Napoleon, one time King of Spain and See NEWS, Page 4 notorious Bordentown resident.

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NEWS continued from Page 3 Joseph Bonaparte Exhibit is scheduled for Sunday, May 1 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 302 Farnsworth Ave. Visitors are welcome to stop by to view the Bonaparte exhibit. Expected to be on hand is author Patricia Tyson Stroud, to sign updated paperback versions of her book, The Man Who Had Been King. Thereafter, the Meetinghouse will be open regularly at least two Saturdays monthly from May to December, or by appointment. The Bordentown Historical Society is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, founded in 1930. The Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, teach and inspire curiosity about Bordentown’s rich history. Web: bordentownhistoricalsociety.com.

European royalty to go on exhibit in Bordentown When Joseph Bonaparte left the United States forever in 1839, he gave away many of his valuables to his friends. After his death in 1844, it was a matter of time before the rest of his valuables and household belongings would be sold. From the auctions of 1845 and 1847, Bordentown residents were able to purchase authentic relics treasured by the ex-king of Naples and Spain. Over the past several decades, the Bordentown Histori-

cal Society has been extremely grateful to have received some of these important relics through donations from people who understand Bordentown’s history. For the first time in the existence of the Bordentown Historical Society, along with the historical society’s director, Peter Tucci, have brought together many artifacts and furnishings associated with Joseph Bonaparte for public display and placed them under one roof. For many months to come, the public will have opportunities to see this collection and experience America’s connection to famous European royalty. In addition, a series of discussions featuring distinguished speakers, events, and other surprises are planned. After Napoleon Bonaparte’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the family dynasty that he strategically established in countries across Europe was shattered. In the aftermath, members and their followers fled by any necessary means to escape the fate that awaited them. While Napoleon was captured and exiled to the island of St. Helena in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where he spent the remainder of his life, siblings like his oldest brother, Joseph, boarded a merchant vessel under an assumed name and in disguise bound for America where he spent almost the next two decades in self exile.

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Ironically, the bluffs of Bordentown ultimately was where he chose to build his palatial country estate, which was considered the grandest in the nation outside of the executive mansion (White House) and probably the first in North America to be landscaped with a Picturesque theme in mind. Consisting of 12 miles of carriage roads and fertile farms spread along the Crosswicks Creek, this 1,800-acre paradise welcomed the average Bordentown native in addition to notable dignitaries of the day like the Marquis de Lafayette, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and his dear friend and Bordentown son, Joseph Hopkinson. Most important of all was that within the walls of his residency, Joseph Bonaparte probably had the largest private library and art collection in the US. For such a small community consisting primarily of Friends (Quakers), this was quite a sight to behold. Rarely has a former European monarch settled in America. –Doug Kiovsky

May 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 2020 and 2021 editions of the fair were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The street fair aims to portions of Farnsworth Avenue and major side streets into a giant food, fun and festivities extravaganza with fun for the whole family. The fair is the flagship event for the Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce and often brings thousands of people to visit Bordentown City over the course of the weekend. Organizers say that this year’s event will feature more than a hundred juried crafters along with booths for area merchants and local organizations. In addition two full days of live music, family fun and entertainment are planned. The event also features food from the award-winning restaurants of Bordentown City as well as selections from local food trucks. Children can visit several booths setup with children’s activities or visit the designated kids’ area. There is also live music setup at two locations. Little in the way of specifics was availStreet Fair to return to able at press time, but more information downtown May 21–22 is or will soon be online at burlingtonThe Northern Burlington Street Fair, chamber.org. Cancellation due to inclemtraditionally held on the third weekend in ent weather is possible; festivalgoers are May, will return for its 43rd edition this advised to check the website for updates.

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BAGS continued from Page 1 to be available for purchase. On Nov. 4, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation banning single-use plastic bags. JoAnn Gemenden is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Clean Communities Council, a nonprofit organization leading two public outreach campaigns to prepare residents for the changes. Of their campaigns, Bag Up NJ encouraged customers to have reusable bags, while ‘Skip the Straw’ helped publicize the Nov. 4, 2021 legislation now in effect where plastic straws are granted only upon request of the customer. Their toolkit for spreading information on NJCCC’s website for Bag Up NJ, bagupnj.com, has recently expanded, going from a few social media posts to a wealth of PSAs, signs, lists, fliers, and even billboards—many of the resources are also available in multiple languages. “Whether you’re a resident, a business owner or an employer, we have a myriad of graphics and downloads,” Gemenden said. “It’s going to take all of us to share the message to ensure that we’re all prepared for May 4.” She expected that the platform will continue growing as new events are scheduled, including bag giveaways, which Gemenden noted are more likely

JoAnn Gemenden promotes New Jersey Clean Communities’ Council’s Bag Up NJ campaign in 2021. to be sponsored locally. Eight other states in the country are currently enforcing plastic bans. The Long Branch group Clean Ocean Action recovered about 9,305 shopping bags and 1,057 foam takeout containers from New Jersey beaches in 2021. Plastic in general

accounted for 73.87% of the materials volunteers collected, but paper bags are an issue, too, because of the amount of water, energy, wood and other components used in the manufacturing process. “It’s not an issue of being recyclable, it’s a matter of being sustainable,” Gemenden

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from providing them to the customer. Residents can opt to bring their own bags, cardboard boxes, or even laundry bins to shop at the grocery store. “I think we’re going to see a lot of innovation being developed over the next couple of years,” Gemenden said of the creative approaches different companies and groups may take. She predicted that free bag giveaways will be common after the ban as a way to ensure everyone can economically, and environmentally, have the best option. Gemenden maintained that litter abatement is the ultimate goal. “If you read the intro to the single use plastics law, you’re gonna learn that it’s really all about litter prevention. They estimate that in 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Plastic really doesn’t go away. It just breaks down into smaller and smaller particles. Then, it gets eaten by fish and then we in turn, eat the fish. We’re just trying to clean up our ecosystem and prevent the litter that we see on our roadways, and in our waterways, and start making a dent in the plastic that’s proliferating our oceans,” she said. From May 4, NJ’s single-use plastic law will supersede all municipal plastic bag and straw ordinances. Penalties for noncompliance, according to the Bag

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plant trees. “Many people don’t know that the Mylar balloons can actually lead to a power outage if they get caught in overhead wires,” Gemenden explained. “We’re not trying to be the enforcement police out there, but one of those things people just don’t think about, where the balloon goes after they let it go.” Another upcoming campaign will focus on ‘skipping the stuff,’ where consumers and businesses can mutually benefit from not giving or receiving utensils, napkins, ketchup and other plastic wares for takeout. “We have to figure out a way to work with businesses to save them money and to lessen the waste stream every day,” she said. Gemenden expressed hope that these progressive measures will have a positive influence elsewhere in the United States. “I hope we are certainly the leader in this campaign, and I know from speaking with other states that they are looking to New Jersey to [see] how the rollout goes. I think some are envious that they didn’t ban both. Some states have banned thinner plastic, but they’ve allowed a thicker plastic bag which is deemed reusable. So I applaud New Jersey for going the extra mile and sort of pulling the band aid off all at once,” Gemenden said.

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last year, the couple made the Chesterfield property their home farm. Honey Brook ran one of the oldest Community Supported Agriculture programs in the area, but support for the CSA dwindled. Kinsel says when he started as an organic farmer, people didn’t have easy access to organic vegetables. “The market has changed for organics,” Kinsel tells me. “Now, organics are readily available. You have dozens of delivery services bringing organics and meals to homes. The support for local farms is waning. Losing money means selling a tractor, or going into debt.” So, much like Ben Franklin did during his lifetime, Kinsel decided to pivot and do something new. “At some point,” Kinsel says, “planting cabbage becomes boring.” But Kinsel always found the community aspect of farming most rewarding. So the quest to continue farming with the community in mind led to a new adventure: Chesterfield Organic Orchards. Our tour began at a compost pile. As an organic farmer, Kinsel has consistently made and used compost. But today, he is running a grant-supported experiment on two methods of composting. One is called ASP, or Aerated Static Pile composting, the other is called windrow composting. The grant was awarded through SARE:

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A fig tree grows in compost. (Photo by E. M. Hume.) Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, a program based at the University of Maryland-College Park. Without getting too deep in the muck here, both methods involve creating compost mounds using manure and wood chips. Composting using the ASP method means those ingredients are piled over a piping system which can blow air into the pile to hasten the process. ASP composting can take a matter of weeks. Windrow composting is more laborintensive in that farmers essentially have to create long rows of composting material–the windrows–and then those windrows have to be turned by machine. This composting method can take 6 to 12 months to complete. Kinsel’s proposal aims to figure out which method of composting is most cost-effective for farmers to use. And there is no shortage of materials for his experiment. New Jersey has many smallto-midsize horse farms; manure is plentiful. Local tree companies deliver wood chips to Kinsel’s farm. His initial results lead him to conclude that windrows is the better way to compost materials like manure and wood chips; the ASP method is suited to difficult to compost materials like food waste. Leaving the compost pile behind— keep in mind the piping underneath—we enter a greenhouse where the temperature reads 76 degrees. But how is that possible on a day when the temperature is not much above 50? While the ASP system forces air into the compost pile, the warm air generated by the decomposition of ingredients can be sucked back

into the greenhouse. Electrical cords run along the floor and a grid of pipes spans part of the room, all rigged up by Kinsel. The blowers are nothing more than what one would see being used to inflate bouncing houses for birthday parties. The heating via the compost pile has captured Kinsel’s imagination, but it needs tweaking. Kinsel notes the “heated air coming through the ASP plumbing is also very, very humid. We are now working on a way to dehumidify the heated air using a giant radiator made out of 2” X 40’ aluminum irrigation pipe, which is slightly damaged and so unusable as an irrigation pipe.” Kinsel is either Ben Franklin reincarnated, or he channels Franklin through the compost pile. Kinsel laughs and tells me his dad was a physicist at Bell Labs. “So I was a nerdy type,” he says. Readers can see the ASP process on the Chesterfield Orchards Facebook page. Inside that very warm greenhouse sat an array of vegetation, all part of Kinsel’s next farming experiment–fruit bearing plants, both trees and bushes, from many corners of the world. Kinsel began with fig trees, what Dudas jokingly calls her husband’s “new passion.” Kinsel tells me about figbid. com, the Ebay for all things fig, and then gives me a brief history lesson. He tells me today’s fig tree varieties traveled to the US with immigrants from places like Italy, Greece, Albania, Turkey, Germany and Spain, immigrants who mainly settled in New York City and planted their trees in containers. Over time, through natural selection, people had trees which could withstand the weather in the Northeast. “Figs are well suited to hobby growers,” Kinsel says, “because you can grow them in pots and put them in a garage for the winter.” Kinsel is playing with 300 varieties of fig trees. He explains some trees need the fig wasp for pollination; but fig wasps don’t live in New Jersey. Other fig tree varieties can produce fruit without fertilization, a process known as parthenocarpy. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word comes from Greek–parthenos, meaning virgin, and karpos meaning fruit. One of the fig trees is potted in a macro bin filled with compost. Macro bins are large, white and square containers found on farms and usually moved with a forklift. The fig in compost looks beautiful and healthy while it soaks up the joys of this greenhouse sauna. Alongside the fig trees sit two Asian pear trees Kinsel bought from the Kim Farm in Yardville. Also in the greenhouse, an array of fruit bearing plants including buckthorn, persimmon, pomegranate, pawpaws, Nanking cherry–a tart red

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through its annual kite-flying festival that is perfect for entertaining more than just families. Guests can make, bring or choose a kite to use while country music, pony rides, games and other activities round out the day. Animal lovers looking to observe Terhune’s sheep shearer cutting fleece off of the animal may do so on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. while other farm creatures, including dwarf Nigerian goats, donkeys, and bunnies, mill about leisurely. If that “shear” amount of fun activities are not enough, for the adults in attendance, the Wine Orchard is open with Terhune’s 18 varieties of wine available by the glass, tasting flights, and in slushies. Light fare will be available for everyone, as well as apple cider donuts and three varieties of apple cider made from the orchard’s own fruit. Children under three are complimentary and parking is free. “It’s great for all ages,” said Tannwen Mount, who is proud to be the 10th gen-

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eration of the Mount family to farm in the central New Jersey area. “It’s just a fun way to celebrate the renewal season.” The Mount family has a long lineage dedicated to owning, and running, the farm for more than 45 years, according to Tannwen Mount. The 250-acre property is open all year long, but the warmer months are where the Mount family’s expertise gets to shine. As part of those plans, Terhune’s Winery Weekend Music Series will see local musicians playing out in the wine orchard, where Mount hopes that their “historic” apple trees will be ready in time for the full visual experience. Reservations are not required. On Mother’s Day weekend in particular, the lively tunes are set to continue, but mothers will receive $2s off of Terhune’s tasting flights. Mount said that while the orchard is a family friendly place, their goal for May 8 is to help mothers take it easy. Then, the owner of Terhune, Pam Mount, is set to run her free annual herb and garden class on Saturday, May 14, to help attendees recognize the timely importance of preparing their gardens. “We’re farmers here at Terhune Orchards, in addition to the winery and

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610 Perrineville Road, Hightstown. Open Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www. workingdogwinerynj.com.

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other things. We like to share our knowledge with everyone and everyone, after a long winter, is ready to get out and about and get their gardens ready,” Tannwen Mount said. Terhune’s pick-your-own crop is also back on as soon as their asparagus pokes its head out of the ground, which is set to

happen in early May. The farm grows 46 different crops in total, and about a dozen of them are offered in this “hands-on experience of being their own farmers,” as Tannwen Mount noted. A full list of what crop is next to pop up, from strawberries to pumpkins, can be found via updates on their social media.

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Dog days are far from over at this award-winning winery, which is set to feature live music and food trucks every weekend in May. On Mother’s Day, there will be music by local rock band Spoondrift from 1 to 5 p.m., as well as Lobster Rolls and More, a seafood-oriented food truck. Working Dog is only for those 21 and older and does not take reservations. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, pop-up tents, umbrellas and/ or blankets. Outside food, except for pizza and large hoagies, is allowed, and Working Dog has a list of suggested pairings at their website, workingdogwinerynj.com/our-wines. No outside beverages are permitted. Dogs are allowed outside on leashes only. Wine from Working Dog is featured at Mercer County locations such as Padrino’s Bistro & Italian Steakhouse in Hamilton, Chambers Walk Cafe & Catering in Lawrenceville, and Villa Mannino in Bordentown.

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80 Old York Road, Ringoes. Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration Friday through Sunday, May 6 to May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Regular Business Hours: Saturday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 11:30 to 9 p.m. www.oldyorkcellars.com.

Hopewell Valley Vineyards’ menu for this brunch features their famous ricotta pancakes, brick oven breakfast pizzas, baked goods and more. Wine, mimosas and bellinis will be available for purchase. Children under two are complimentary. Old york Cellars offers cabanas that can be reserved to enjoy your wine and food.

Unionville Winery 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes. Release weekend Saturdy and Sunday, May 14 and 15. Open noon to 5 p.m. daily. Wine tastings are $20 per person. 908-788-0400 or www.unionvillevineyards.com. It’s release weekend for the newest edition of Unionville Winery’s three Rhône-inspired wines, the Hunterdon Mistral Series, which have a uniquely French background. General manager

John Cifelli explained that the inspiration came from the term for the intensely frigid, powerful wind that travels through Southern France to the coastland. “The mistral is a wind that blows through the [Rhône] River Valley every spring, and so we named this collection of wines after the wind,” Cifelli said. The force gives grapes grown during the fierce weather a unique advantage. By

ridding the sky of clouds and the cooled vines of insects, the grapes are less likely to rot, making for a delicious, prized wine. Tastings are by appointment at noon, 2, and 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy à la carte lunch options made-to-order by Skillman cafe Blawenburg Bistro, and there will also be live guitar music with singersongwriter James Popik on Sunday.

Mingling Spanish cuisine and luxury wine, Old York Cellars prides itself on its diversity, continuing that trend for Mother’s Day weekend. Anthony Rossi, director of B2B & partnerships, recommends that anyone looking to spend the holiday in style make reservations for Old York’s array of wine tasting experiences supplemented by live music acts and numerous culinary options. For $55, the “Special Mother’s Day Platter & Wine” features an artisan board of Spanish chorizo, serrano ham, gouda and manchego cheese, olives, almonds and grapes. A pair of wine-infused cupcakes from BAM Desserts will be served in two flavors — chocolate with red wine, and vanilla with Old York’s Riesling wine. Also included are two chocolate truffles from The Fudge Shoppe, as well as a choice of a bottle of Old York’s red, white, or blush “What Exit” wine. see WINE, Page 6

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cally doing a live cooking paella demo on our patio. There’s music playing, people drinking wine and sangria. It’s a really nice vibe,” Rossi said of the experience, which also includes live music until 9 p.m. There is wine and live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Memorial Day. Other events include wine and comedy nights on Saturdays, May 7 and 21, as well as the virtual Foreign Language Educators of NJ Wine Tasting Experience on May 13 to raise funds for senior scholarships. Tasting kits are $80 each. Wine from Old York Cellars is featured at Mercer County restaurants such as Delorenzo’s Pizza in Hamilton and Local Greek in Princeton. Old York’s online Mother Day’s gifts consist of wine or sangria gift box collections, wine-infused products, and other unique options like customized labels for wine at $20 per bottle.

85 Archertown Road, New Egypt. SpringFest Food Truck Festival, Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $12 in advance; $14 at the door. Under 21 free. www.lauritawinery.com. While Laurita Winery’s Mother’s Day Brunch is sold out, there will be one of the winery’s signature food truck festivals, SpringFest, on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22. With fireworks on Saturday night, live music, and a free souvenir Laurita wine glass, the weekend can be used to spoil anyone, especially mothers. Children are welcome but must be supervised. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed, with bags subject to inspection for public safety. “Unique

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The musical acts for Sunday, May 8, are rock singer-songwriter Josh Zuckerman, followed by the Mike Viscel OneMan Band, from noon to 6:30 p.m. As part of its regular ensemble, “Chef José’s Wine and Tapas Experience” features Spanish tapas created by Old York’s Chef José Diaz in a “treat for the senses” available weekends at 2 p.m. for $40 per person. “Chef José’s Six Course Pairing Experience” highlights Diaz’s “old world style” of Spanish cooking, taking guests through the courses and explaining “how the unique components of the food and wine create epicurean harmony,” as stated on the Old York website. The menu includes tapas, entrees, desserts and wine, available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m. for $70 per person.

The “Wine, Charcuterie and Chocolate Experience” features artisan meats and cheeses, as well as chocolate truffles, on weekends at 12:30 p.m. for $30 per person. In addition to these tastings, weekend table reservations are open from Friday to Sunday. Old York has cabanas, available for weekday and weekend reservations. The cabanas can seat up to six people as they look over the vineyard, warmed by a fire pit, and guests at both the tables and cabanas may order from the winery food menu. Table reservations are $20 per person, and cabanas are $30 per person. $15 of each purchase is allocated towards credit for purchases while visiting the winery. Beginning in late May, there are also plans to have “Paella on the Patio” every Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. “Chef José gets out the big pan, basi-

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Cream Ridge Winery 145 County Road 539, Cream Ridge. “Mom-Mosas,” Saturday, May 7, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 8, noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. Regular Business Hours: Monday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. www.creamridgewinery.com. On Mother’s Day, kick back with a bubbly cocktail of Cream Ridge Winery’s sparkling Riesling and Seyval wine blend, Sparkling Personality, and tart orange juice. The last call is 30 minutes before closing. Every weekend in May, like many of the wineries featured, Cream Ridge has live music, their performers playing from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, then 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more sweet treats, Waffle Cabin Monmouth County Food Truck will be serving up hot Belgian waffles made with sugar pearls all of Sunday. Tastings, glasses, and bottles are avail-

able for purchase. Children are welcome, and pets are allowed outside on leashes only. Coolers are subject to inspection for public safety. For groups of six people and more, Cream Ridge requests patrons to call ahead, but otherwise, reservations are not required. Outside food is allowed, but no outside alcohol is permitted. Attendees are welcome to bring their own setup of chairs, tables, tents, etc. to get comfortable as they take in the 14 acres of vineyard. *** For other wine trails and Mother’s Day events throughout New Jersey, the Hunterdon Wine Trail goes across the county’s five wineries, which includes two of the Ringoes locations featured in this article — Beneduce Vineyards, Mount Salem Vineyards, Old York Cellars, The Federal Twist Vineyard and Unionville Vineyards — for what the Garden State Wine Growers Association calls “the ‘Napa Valley’ of New Jersey.” Tomasello Winery in Hammonton also has a Mother’s Day Brunch on May 8. Regardless of if you visit these New Jersey wineries sometime in May or for Mother’s Day, there is little to “wine” about, as this part of the state certainly knows how to keep the celebration going.

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In recent years, the vegan movement has grown considerably, with new restaurants popping up every day as more and more people take to the lifestyle. “When we first signed the lease for this place there was an article in Forbes about how the vegan movement was blowing up and we didn’t even think that would be a thing. We just wanted to do what we were doing!” says Francesca Avitto, co-owner of Lady and the Shallot. “When this place first opened, there wasn’t another vegan place from here to Princeton. We just want to see more healthy places and more vegan places open.” Now more than ever, the vegan movement for a healthier lifestyle abstaining from using any animal products is becoming appealing to more people. People of all ages are switching to this lifestyle for health and to try and make the world a safer place.

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“We have people from all different walks of life, we have old retired people trying to watch their health and then the young generation who’s gonna change the world, it’s amazing to see the different demographics that come in because it’s all over now,” Avitto says. Before Lady and the Shallot opened, it would have been difficult to find a vegan restaurant near the Mercer County area. Now, places like the Trenton Farmers Market is overflowing with healthy eating options that include two vegan restaurants: The Lady and the Shallot and the Savory Leaf Café. Lady and the Shallot came onto the scene in 2018. Founders Francesca Avitto and Kate Wnek looked to make plant-based comfort foods that not only tasted good, but also made you feel good. It wasn’t always their goal to open up a vegan restaurant though. That came out of the blue on one fateful evening. Francesca has been vegetarian since

she was 17, and went vegan five years ago. Kate decided to become vegan at the same time. “It was a big turnaround for me, I grew up eating everything, so it was hard for me to stop. But over time we just went with the flow,” she says. The pair had a catering events company seven years ago, when they weren’t vegan. They cooked upscale catering, and did intimate dinner parties where they cooked in clients’ kitchens in the Princeton area. “It was pretty cool, but it wasn’t as rewarding as making people feel healthy,” Francesca says. They still do catering, and while at first their goals for the future were more along the lines of world domination, with locations everywhere making everyone in the world healthy, they have scaled those back a bit to something more realistic. Right now, their big future plan is to go all in on their sauces and to get them sold in stores. “We really want to do a sauce line,”

Francesca says. “We’re really into our sauces, we think they’re really good, our customers love them. We started selling them and we want to do them wholesale to get them in really good supermarkets and have everyone able to eat a very healthy, limited-ingredient sauce,” Francesca said. For a long time, the lack of vegan restaurants made it very difficult for people to adopt the lifestyle. “It was very hard to be vegan back then in 1997, you had to either go into Manhattan or cook it yourself! So that was the only thing that stopped me from being fully vegan,” Francesca says. That same challenge is what led Eduardo Calderon to open up his vegan restaurant, Savory Leaf Cafe, at the Farmers Market back in 2019. For over a decade before opening, Eduardo had been a vegan and always struggled with finding healthy options. Authentic and flavorful food has always been important to him, and it was

the idea of making good healthy food for good souls to enjoy. “I’ve been a vegan for about 15 years now, and it was always difficult to find something to eat, so I kinda like, as a joke, said I’m going to open up my own place. But it actually made sense, so that’s how it came about, out of necessity but it was actually a good opportunity,” Calderon says. When it came to his vegan lifestyle, there wasn’t an overnight change where he stopped everything in favor of going vegan. It unfortunately came from some food poisoning that would end up changing his life forever. “I got sick really bad one time from some cold cuts I had had, and from that point, I had stopped eating poultry and then a few months later just only fish and vegetables and then slowly taking one thing out,” he says. Calderon worked in computer development for 15 years and finance for 20 years before deciding to switch careers again. He wanted more control over his career, and found that in the restaurant industry. As for where he learned how to cook, it’s a passion that he has been practicing and perfecting his entire life. Spending his childhood surrounded by food in a home where he was always cooking, he took to it naturally. “I’ve always grown up cooking. I’m

Left: tacos from Lady and the Shallot. Right: ribs from Savory Leaf Café. Both of these vegan restaurants are in Trenton Farmers Market. (Facebook photos.) fortunate to have been raised in a home where we always were cooking,” he says. “My dad always used to say my last name, Calderon, was for someone who was always cooking!” Calderon wanted to bring the flavors he grew up with into the vegan industry. “What I wanted to do was take a lot of the foods that I enjoy already normally and take out all the other stuff, but keep the flavor still in there,” Eduardo said. This all started with Savory Leaf’s signature dish, the vegan ribs. From there on out, all of the recipes were created by Calderon and his partner, Chris. They

even go as far as to make their own “cold cuts” for the sandwiches. “My partner Chris and I came up with everything, It started off originally our main thing was ribs, and then we started looking into other kind of foods we could turn vegan, and we came up with it all ourselves,” Eduardo said. One thing that makes Savory Leaf cafe different is the experimentation in their recipes. Calderon is determined to not let anything go to waste and wants to make the most of what he has, turning it all into something for people to enjoy. “Right now something that we’re mak-

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STUDIO continued from Page 1 The Ballet Studio holds a recital every year, but this year Zola-De Libero and her staff are especially excited. This years’ recital is in honor of their 50th anniversary. Plans are for it to be held on June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. In celebration of their 50th, they are bringing back and performing all of their dancer’s favorites dances of the past 49 years. For The Ballet Studio, this is a momentous occasion. “My daughters have danced at The Ballet Studio for the past 14 years. Some of my most treasured memories spent with my daughters were made at TBS,” said Anita Lubrano, mother of dancers Sabrina Lubrano and Julia Lubrano. Lubrano says her daughters have learned lifelong qualities at The Ballet Studio, including dedication, teamwork and self confidence. “From the dance recitals to the dance competitions, the experiences and memories made at TBS will last a lifetime. My daughters have had the greatest and caring dance teachers here that we consider our family,” she said. The Ballet Studio offers a variety of dance classes for its students. Dance styles include ballet, lyrical, pointe, jazz, hiphop, musical theater, and they just started tap a few years ago. They also hold Mommy and Me dance classes, and beginning next fall, Zola-De Libero says the studio will offer nutrition and yoga workshops for people of all ages, from younger children to adults. Zola-De Libero and The Ballet Studio staff are also excited to introduce their Acro dance program, which will be starting in the fall as well. For those who are interested in dancing competitively, the studio holds a competitive dance program. While they may not be a professional school, they have guided a number of dancers who wished to dance professionally to the next level. Zola-De Libero and The Ballet Studio

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only the dancers, but also Zola-De Libero and her staff. “We all experience stress and rough days, and we want our dancers when they walk through that door to feel like they are home and safe and loved and appreciated. We want them to come in and feel a part of their family, and we want them to leave feeling happy and feeling joyful,” Zola-De Libero said. The Ballet Studio is not only passionate about dance, but is very big into community and volunteerism. They have helped those at Trenton Cats Rescue, WomanSpace, Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center and other organizations in need. The Ballet Studio dancers and staff make sure to give back to their community with donating and volunteering for events. Zola’s mother, Beverly Zola, and father, Michael Zola, started the business 50 years ago. Zola’s mother was a professional ballerina and decided to start the business because dance was something she was passionate about. Despite being just nine years old at the time, Zola-De Libero assisted her mother during her classes at The Ballet Studio. Zola’s mother ran the studio for 23 years. After her mother started a new career in gerontological counseling and Zola-De Libero earned her teaching certificate, the timing was right to start running the business. As the golden anniversary approaches, Zola-De Libero thanked all of the parents and families for staying loyal and committed to the studio getting and helping to gett them through the pandemic. “It has been very difficult. It is because of the parents and the dancers who remained loyal to the ballet studio but most of all the true thing that makes our business run the way it does is the staff,” Zola-De Libero said. “We are a family, in fact we are all so close that we all attend and have been each at other weddings and are godparents of some of each other’s children. I love our staff and they are so good at what they do and are We are hiring!

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Marino exemplifies team spirit for Scotties’ softball By Rich Fisher In looking at Angelina Marino’s hitting statistics in her two-plus years of varsity softball, it would be hard to imagine the Bordentown High senior ever struggling. Through the Scotties 12-0 start this season, Marino was batting .442, which is actually six points below her career average of .448. As a freshman she went 36-for-79 (.456) and after a Covid shutdown 2020 season, she had one less hit in as many at-bats for a .443 average. As of Apr. 24, the first baseman had 90 career hits, including 20 doubles, 34 RBI and 55 runs scored. Once upon a time, those stats were unimaginable. “When I was younger, I was not a good hitter at all,” Marino said. “I struggled with ground balls, just making outs. It got to me but I realized that life’s too short to think about all those at-bats and I kind of just got over it. I learned that it’s not worth it in the end.” Marino’s woes came when she was in

grade school, playing travel for the Bor- the team,” Marino said. “I actually looked dentown Bandits. But private coaching up to her. She pitched, she was always so from former Steinert confident that even when great Jackie Sasko and someone hit a home run her older teammates got off her she came back and ‘We live off fun. struck the next girl out. So Angelina straightened out. if she could do that, then I Our practices “We call Jackie Sasko can just get up next at-bat are fun, games and get a hit. my therapist when we go to hitting lessons,” “Softball is a really menare fun. If we’re Marino said. “She’s really tal game. As much as it having fun, good about getting myself seems it’s physical, it’s out of my own head and mental. You’re in your we’re playing just telling me to have head all the time so just to our game. We fun. My teammates also. get away and just have fun When I was young, I was don’t really get with it is the key to sucalways the youngest one cess for softball.” in our heads.’ on the team because I Nowadays, Marino is played with older girls. having loads of fun that It was nice to look up to has led to lots of success. them and say ‘Oh, they could actually It’s an attitude the entire team possesses. have fun and still enjoy the game.’” “We live off of fun,” Marino said. “Our There was yet another role model in practices are fun, games are fun. If we’re big sister Annabella, who was a senior having fun, we’re playing our game. We when Angelina was a freshman. don’t really get in our heads. If we strike “It helped that my sister was also on out or make an error, we come back in

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Senior Angelina Marino hit .442 during through Bordentown’s 12-0 start to the 2022 softball season. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) fight off close corner pitches and hit those foul balls and wait for that pitch that is more on the plate where she can make that solid contact.” After struggling through her early years, Marino takes nothing for granted and remains modest about her success. “Just making contact is my main goal. I don’t need to hit a home run,” she said. “I don’t need to hit it anywhere specific, as long as I can get on base for the team, that’s the best thing I can do.” Just luck? Come now. What’s the secret? “I don’t really have a secret,” Marino said with a laugh. “It kind of comes with practice. Determination and perseverance kind of helped me through it all. I go up there thinking it’s just a game at the end of the day, so no pressure.” When Marino arrived as a freshman, O’Reilly wasn’t sure what to expect,. She proved to be a pleasant surprise with her consistency, and has been in the leadoff spot ever since. “She definitely sets the tone for her teammates to know ‘Hey I’m gonna get my job done and get on base and everyone’s gonna follow my lead and make something happen because we’re getting this first batter on base,’” O’Reilly said. “Especially when it’s happening in the

first inning when it’s so crucial to set the tone of the game.” Defensively, Marino has moved from outfield to first base and has adapted nicely. It’s where she will play for Moravian University next year. “I loved the campus, I loved the mentality of the school,” she said. “Kean was close by, my sister goes there. I felt it would be more of a comfort thing if I went there, though. I just wanted to go off. It would be nice to play with her again, but I needed my own path.” That path will have her majoring in occupational therapy, which she gained an interest in when her grandmother had therapists working on her. Marino’s high school path includes a 4.0 grade point average and taking part in student council, HOSA and the Sustainability Club at Bordentown. She also embroiders, admitting that “ I kind of pick up the weird things that teenagers don’t do these days.” “I’m actually making a pillow for school with my logo for softball,” she said. “I like that different side of things where it’s not sports or athletics or going to the gym. You just sit down, watch Netflix and enjoy the moment.” She seems to have adopted the same attitude for playing softball, and what a difference it has made.

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“Burr’s Corner.” It was a fortunate coincidence that Samuel bought the old store when it was available. Working as a salesclerk under his stepbrother, Alfred, who was a shopkeeper in Moorestown, he was anxious to start a business of his own. It was also here where he met his future bride, Sally. The towns of Burlington, Medford, Mount Holly, and his hometown of Jacksonville were considered ideal choices, but Bordentown flourished as a major transportation center that experienced industrial and commercial growth due in part to the railroad and the canal. Any prospective merchant knew that store goods could be transported to and from the regional Philadelphia and New York markets, therefore extending their trading territory. In this gradual progression of life, Samuel’s store became a fundamental

Burr’s store became the focal point for citizens, where they could go to interact and discuss the business matters of the day. This was his first day of many to come that would greet customers with lively conversation and advice, thus becoming an essential fixture in town. As the wood from the stove popped, releasing glowing streams of embers against the metal casting like a posse of fireflies, Samuel’s mind drifted from the warmth of the room. Reflecting on what life must have been like a century earlier when the old store was owned by the prominent son of the town’s namesake, Joseph Borden, for a brief second he thought that he captured the subtle scent of gunpowder instead of smoke. This wasn’t a figment of his imagination. since the large room once housed the gun shop of Robert Jackaway, a master gunsmith known for fashioning firing pins to the wooden barrels that were launched against British ships as they occupied Philadelphia in 1778. This effort inspired Francis Hopkinson, Borden’s son-in-law, to compose his famous satirical song, The Battle of the Kegs. Now it was Samuel’s turn to manage the future of the store. Although its location on Main and Crosswicks Streets was always referred by residents as “Borden’s Corner,” Samuel’s easy manner and reputation would eventually justify its new name as

component of daily communication. It was the focal point for citizens to interact and discuss the business matters of the day. The site was so important that some of the functions normally performed by the post office were actually handled at the store. Communication efforts further advanced when the store became one of the earliest businesses in New Jersey to receive telephone service. Knowing the potential marketing aspects in the telephone, Samuel wrote letters to agencies that could help in this quest. His perseverance paid off. In 1882, a 50-line magneto switchboard was installed near the corner window of Samuel’s office by the Delaware and Atlantic Telephone and Telegraph Company. As telephone subscribers increased, it brought more business for the store. Soon Samuel became quite overwhelmed as a telephone agent that he had to hire a switchboard clerk. Within a short amount of time, the front section of the store’s vacant second floor was operated by the telephone company and a separate stairway was installed. Samuel’s dedication to see Bordentown grow and prosper not only pertained to the telephone company but with the construction of a new city hall as well. He was a mover and a shaker

in the business community and felt that Bordentown’s presence as a developing city should be reflected in the opulence of a new building. And so he began a stringent campaign to engage with his customers on why and where a new city hall should be constructed. City officials eventually agreed with most of his view points and in 1888, a new city hall complex with a Seth Thomas clock was erected. The old town hall, in the center of Walnut Street, became a furniture repair shop. Samuel’s first day of business was so brisk with customers that he immediately decided to hire a man and a woman for salesclerk positions. The man was responsible for selling the groceries and hardware while the woman took care of the dry goods and notions. As the need arose, additional sales clerks were hired. On occasion, Sally would assist. The store was open daily from 8 AM until 7 PM. Although the hours were long, the work was extremely productive.

Every morning, farmers from surrounding farms delivered vegetables, meats, cheese, butter, flour, and other food products to Samuel Burr’s store by horse and wagon. Behind the meat counter stood a large icebox for storing meat while supplies of coffee, tea, spices, and sugar were stored below the coffee grinder at other end of the counter. At the far end of the store, shelves and tables were stocked with an assortment of dress materials, lace, ribbons, Muslin, dry goods, and notions. The middle aisles contained a variety of hardware tools and kitchen utensils. The room was fifty feet square and divided into two sections. The second level had three bedrooms and a stockroom in addition to the telephone company. Samuel’s residence was on the first floor of the building and divided by a brick wall. There were two bedrooms, a dining room, and a sewing room. Despite the building’s odd configuration, the residence was spacious and personal. It was filled with joy after Sally gave birth

He strained to stock the store shelves as he reached his twilight years. He still enjoyed tending to the pot-bellied stove on cold winter mornings. During the Civil War, economic shockwaves resonated through the country as most goods and commodities increased their market values to nearly 100 percent. As this frightening trend developed, Samuel thought of the welfare of his family and invested all of his money into large stocks. In the wake of the war’s aftermath, he made a profitable return more so in thirty six months than he would have in thirty six years. This afforded him the opportunity to pay his creditors in full for purchasing the store. Furthermore, he sought expert advice on how to diversify his profits so they wouldn’t be lost if the burdens of war led to a major economic collapse. Although a devout Quaker in the firm belief that human slavery was immoral, Samuel condemned armed conflict as nothing more than a legalized form of mass murder in which he refused to participate. And so he never served in the Union Army. However, he did express empathy for a distant cousin, Varina Howell Davis (1826-1906), who served as First Lady of the Confederacy and the second wife of the President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis. Varina’s grandmother, Keziah Burr (1758-1835), was born and raised in Burlington County.

to their son Charles in 1868 and sorrow after she died 26 years later following a brief illness. Almost 36 years to the day when he opened his store, Samuel married a lovely young woman by the name of Lizzie Thompson (1858-1941). Later that year, she gave birth to their daughter, Sarah Jane, followed by the birth of their son, Samuel, Jr. in 1897. Charles became a fire chief and fire insurance agent for Bordentown, helping his father operate the store when he was available. The years seemed to come and go at a vigorous rate. Samuel, on the other hand, strained and lagged in stocking the store shelves with his wrinkled frame as he reached his twilight years. Despite age, he still enjoyed tending to the pot-bellied stove on cold winter mornings. He couldn’t resist waiting for the next customer to arrive. When Samuel Burr passed away in 1917, he left a large void in the local community. Although he was deeply missed, the small town spirit of Burr’s Corner remained the same. Today, the small town spirit of Bordentown continues to thrive as well. Doug Kiovsky is the vice president of the Bordentown Historical Society.

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Town | $1,000,0000 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,000 Sq.ft BORDENTOWN TWP. | $165,000

Looking for that one ﬂoor home, look no further. This one bedroom, one bath is located in Bordentown Twp. Features include walk out basement that has been waterproofed (2020) with washer and dryer and gas appliances.

We have a job for you! Town | $1,000,0000

> Unlimited Earning Potential

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,000 Sq.ft

> Flexible Hours

kitchen, and spacious bedroom. Conveniently located | 2 Bath |with 1,000 at the end 3 of Bed the development easySq.ft access to all major highways (Rt 130/295/PA Turnpike). The complex has plenty of common areas and a community pool.

Town | $1,000,0000 3 Bed| |$150,000 2 Bath | 1,000 Sq.ft FLORENCE

Looking for an investment property, consider this new listing in the heart of Florence. Long established rental oﬀering 2, one-bedroom units on a large fenced in corner lot, currently occupied by two happy tenants who have been there since 2016.

A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, ONE THAT TRULY HAS NO BOUNDARIES FOR WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE.

Town | $1,000,0000

Bordentown Office | 800 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, NJ 08505 | O: 609.298.3000

Town | $1,000,0000

Our business year |foundation of professional 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,000 Sq.ft is built on over a 100 3 Bed 2 Bath | 1,000 Sq.ft relationships, loyalty, integrity and trust. Our relationships with our clients and with each other can never be compromised.

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Your Trusted Real Estate Advisors Serving Central New Jersey for over 40 Years! Springfield Twp

Chesterfield Twp

$495,000

Springfield Twp

$579,000

$729,000

FOR SALE

FOR INFO & PICS, TEXT 273304 TO 35620

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Frank Angelucci Jr., Realtor® Associate (954) 243-3987 cell

Anjani Kumar, Broker Associate (609) 575-3029 cell

Stephanie Bellanova, Broker Associate (609) 847-2982 cell

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Chesterfield Twp

Hamilton Twp

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Frank Angelucci Jr., Realtor® Associate (954) 243-3987 cell

Angela Anthony, Realtor® Associate (609) 649-3446 cell

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SAMMY’S HOPE Saturday, May 7th 11am to 2pm to support

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for more information: Alyson Kelly 908-422-1122 FurEverHome.ERAcentral.com

To benefit It’s a Ruff Life Adoption & Foster Center Vegan Food Truck by Savory Cafe • Dog House Give Away Courtesy of Finance of America

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