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Growing up in Costa Rica, Steven Fonseca was surrounded by coffee. His mother, Ada, used to pick coffee beans with Steven and his sister, Samy, by her side. It was the family’s main source of income. Later, Steven worked for the largest coffee company in the Central American country, which is known the world over for its high quality coffee beans. As a missionary for his church, he moved to Seattle, a city known for its love affair with coffee. There he became a pastor and met his wife, Linda, and together they became habitues of Seattle’s many coffeehouses. Ada, meanwhile, had settled in New Jersey. A few years ago, after Ada became sick, Steven and Linda and their golden doodles, Nala and Gordo, moved across the country to help her. They settled in Hamilton, and Steven became a see COFFEE, Page 3
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edented levels of adversity they public high schools as ranked by “Heroes faced in school have made them grade point average. Starting on work here.” stronger as they surge ahead into page 10, readers will find profiles the future. But their resilience in of each of the students, including the face of challenging circum- their future plans, their scholastic Three words of gratitude and encouragement that stances has already been proven. accomplishments, and their favorcapture the courage and compassion of health The Hamilton Post is pleased ite memories of school. workers here and across America. To share your to continue its tradition of featurThe Hamilton Post congratuthanks or to support our Emergency Response Fund, ing the Top 10 graduating seniors lates all graduates of the Class of visit rwjbh.org/heroes from each of Hamilton’s three 2022 and wishes them the best.
In 2008, Karen Andrade-Mims, then a longtime board member for New Jersey’s oldest nonprofit, was asked to take the helm of the organization. She imagined she had been chosen as the next leader to steer the organization into the future. Instead, she was told by board members that they wanted her to manage an orderly shut down of programs, and ultimately, to dissolve the nonprofit. The organization was called the Union Industrial Home for Destitute Children of New Jersey, and had been in existence since 1859–so by 2008, the organization was almost 150 years old. Andrade-Mims wasn’t ready to let the organization fade away, especially under her leadership. Instead, with some guidance and thought, she led the transformation of the nonprofit by re-focusing its mission on helping fathers—and by extension, their children—to live better lives. And thus, after a rebranding, Trenton is now home to The see sTORy, Page 8
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COFFEE continued from Page 1 pastor at a church in Princeton. But he grew dissatisfied with the direction the church was going and his inability to make it a more welcoming place for all. So he quit his job and together with Linda founded Turtle Beans Coffee Roaster, first in his home and now with a storefront in Bordentown. Turtle Beans imports and roasts its own specialty coffee beans. Fonseca selects varieties from his favorite coffeeproducing countries around the world, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mexico, and of course, Costa Rica. He began roasting the beans in small batches in his home in Hamilton, which he then sold via the internet. After the online business began to take off, he and Linda decided to look for a place to open a coffeehouse. They chose the location at 225 Farnsworth Avenue and had their soft opening last month. Now customers can stop in to purchase whole or gound beans, get cups of houseroasted coffee to go, or hang out at Turtle Beans’ “slow bar” to have a fresh cup made in front of them by one of several pour-over methods that the Fonsecas feel deliver a satisfying coffee experience — be that by Chemex, siphon, Origami dripper or cold brew methods. “We call it the slow bar because it takes
Hamilton residents Linda and Steven Fonseca outside Turtle Beans Coffee Roaster on Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown. time to make it, but when you make it in front of the people in a unique way, it just makes it feel very special for the person,” Fonseca says. “From the way you smell it, to the way that you drink it in your cup, to the way it looks and obviously the way that it tastes, coffee should be a full sensorial experience.”
Turtle Beans will also sell a variety of teas, chais, and pastries sourced from local bakeries. Fonseca’s sister, Samy, who also now lives in the area, is part of the Turtle Beans team. As Fonseca learned earlier in life than most, good coffee starts with good beans. Turtle Beans goes by the Specialty Cof-
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COFFEE continued from Page 3 Linda have come to enjoy. Fonseca says a lot of what he’s been doing since starting the online portion of the business is educating customers on best practices for making good coffee. For instance, while Turtle Beans sells coffee beans both ground and unground, he has a clear preference and a reason for that preference. “We always recommend you get the whole bean,” he says. “The coffee stays fresh for a longer time.” The store remains in soft-launch mode for now. Soon, Fonseca hopes to be able to offer workshops helping coffee drinkers understand how to make better coffee at home. “Different pour-over methods, most of them are inexpensive but great ways to make coffee at home,” he says. “There are these little details you can adjust to make fantastic coffees.” Fonseca quit his job as a pastor eight months ago, citing burnout, anxiety and depression as reasons for the career change. “One of the things that burned me out was, I always wanted to make the church a place where everybody felt welcome. It didn’t matter their color or their status or their sexual orientation,” he says. “All those years, I tried to change the church, make the church safe place for everybody. I burned out because I was spending a lot of energy to change something that was not going to change.” With the coffee shop, he hopes to be able to do what he could not accomplish as a pastor. “It’s always been my dream, and my wife’s dream, to have a coffee shop, especially a place where people can sit down and relax, a place where you can read a book and have a cup of coffee,” he says. “Coffee doesn’t judge. Coffee loves everybody. By creating this space, my wife and I were able say, ‘It doesn’t mat-
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was working for Planned Parenthood. But other services offered by the Union Industrial Home focused on men, more specifically fathers. And that focus received a boost in the early 90s, when President Bill Clinton’s administration encouraged governors to reform the nation’s welfare programs. In 1992, then New Jersey Gov. James Florio signed legislation that created the Family Development Program. The program was designed “to break the cycle of poverty, by encouraging family stability while instilling a sense of individual responsibility and dignity to all participants.” Operation Fatherhood was an outgrowth of FDP, a program designed to help men who owed child support. Operation Fatherhood was overseen by the Union Industrial Home. A second pilot program, titled Parents Fair Share, was a federal program designed to get people off the welfare rolls, and UIH ran that pilot program too. By 2008, using the home for teen mothers and their children began to drain the nonprofit’s bottom line and only three young women and their off-spring lived in the home. Andrade-Mims estimated the organization was losing about $200,000 a year. But during that time, Operation Fatherhood continued. In an effort to save what by then was called UIH Family
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Partners, Andrade-Mims traveled to Washington to speak with a staff member at the Child Welfare League of America about the organization’s future. That staff member reminded Andrade-Mims that the Union Industrial Home had built a very successful program for fathers. That aha moment led to a new and focused mission for the organization all revolving around fatherhood. Jonathan Ledlow was one of the early participants in Operation Fatherhood. On Jan. 31, 1993, Ledlow testified before the National Governors’ Association Committee on Human Resources in Washington, a committee chaired by Florio. Ledlow told those in attendance: “Operation Fatherhood has given me the incentive to be a productive and responsible human being.” It wasn’t easy. Ledlow told the governors’ committee when he arrived at Operation Fatherhood, he had no direction; he had a drug addiction. “Thanks to Operation Fatherhood,” Ledlow testified, “I am one less minority male that’s not incarcerated. I am one less minority male that is unemployed. And I am one more minority male that is taking care of all of his responsibilities. Without this program, I have absolutely no idea where I would be, or what I’d be doing right now.” Now, almost 30 years later, Ledlow has a masters degree in clinical mental health and works as a therapist for StressCare of New Jersey. We spoke by phone. Ledlow was introduced to Operation Fatherhood by his sister-in-law. Marsha Gore, who at the time was the operations manager of the program. “She saved my life,” Ledlow said. He qualified for the program because he owed child support for his daughter. “At Operation Fatherhood, I was
introduced to my potential. They told me I could achieve when I was told for so long that I couldn’t do anything,” he said. Ledlow said the program also revealed another side of him as a person. “Operation Fatherhood showed me that there was a different me; one that people liked to see. It was different from the person who was drinking and smoking. It was another person I could become–one who was formidable, who was respectful and respected,” he said. The Father Center continues to grow its offerings. “About five and a half years ago, we decided to work with young boys in Trenton, looking at our mission from a prevention perspective,” Andrade-Mims said. The program is called Healthy Relationships/Healthy Choices, and serves 15 ninth grade boys at the Trenton school district’s Ninth Grade Academy. “We focus on ninth grade,” AndradeMims said, “because we know it’s a troubling time for boys.” Boys in the program go through a long selection process. Two cohorts of boys have finished the program; one young man received a full scholarship to Harvard. Another young man who told program recruiters that he really wanted to do something in computers is now attending the Rochester Institute of Technology. There is one more piece from the history of the Union Industrial Home Andrade-Mims wants to revive, and that is conferences. This November, The Father Center will hold its first statewide conference on Nov. 3. The focus, of course, is on fatherhood. While conference planning continues, Andrade-Mims was willing to share the name of one conference speaker, Wade Horn, a New Jersey native who founded the National Fatherhood Initiative. More information is online: thefathercenter.org.
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Class of 2022: Nottingham High School Nicole Filipowicz
Eliza Kramer
Rank: 1 GPA: 4.8
Rank: 6 GPA: 4.6679
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Ringling College of Art and Design Illustration
Career plans: Environmental consultant.
Career plans: Illustrator.
Clubs: Key Club, Environmental Club, Caelestis Literary Magazine (senior editor), Star Status Newspaper (senior editor) Yearbook Committee, National Honor Society (vice president), Peer Leadership.
Clubs: Marching Unit, school musical. Varsity sports: Swimming. Schools: Mercerville, Crockett A teacher who inspired you: Mrs. Klek inspired me through her valuable teachings such as to keep working hard at my goals and at some point that hard work will pay off.
Varsity sports: Soccer, swimming, track. Schools: Mercerville, Crockett A teacher who inspired you: My biology teacher, Ms. Bowen, inspires me to always work diligently and be kind to everyone through the example she sets everyday in our classroom. Hearing about all of the professional success Ms. Bowen has found and seeing where she is today also makes me believe that I am capable of acquiring similar successes, especially with the compassionate support of Ms. Bowen herself. Ms. Bowen not only inspires me to be a better person, but to pursue my lofty career aspirations as well, and for that, I consider myself incredibly lucky to have been taught be her. Favorite memory: All of the fun times and laughs I had in my AP Bio Class.
Joseph Cordero Rutgers University Animal Science Rank: 2 GPA: 4.7802
Career plans: Veterinarian. Clubs: National Honor Society (president), Medical Careers Club. Schools: Mercerville, Our Lady of Sorrows A teacher who inspired you: Ms. Bowen has been one of the most influential teachers in my high school career. As my AP Biology teacher, she illuminated the advanced and accelerated course of biological sciences while also allowing me to fully understand the beauty of science. AP Biology was one of the first accelerated science courses, and I would not ask for any other teacher to overview this discipline of science. Ms. Bowen has been a staunch advocate and supporter of my occupational ambitions of becoming a veterinarian. I credit Ms. Bowen as the sole person who guided me through the trials and tribulations of scientific study along with a bountiful amount of labs that made learning interesting and fun! Throughout her class, not only was I able to learn a new topic everyday, but Ms. Bowen would always check up on me, checking if I was doing okay. Even behind a computer screen, I was able to fully learn and expand upon my knowledge of the field of biology, a crucial and demanding course of study that is required for my future career. As I intend to further my education, I will be forever grateful to name Ms. Bowen as the educator who prepared me for this path. Favorite memory: Taking AP Biology. Senior trip to Dorney Park.
Favorite memory: My favorite memory at school is during my first year in marching band when we were trying to break the school record and we were solely motivated by cake. We just really wanted cake. We ended up breaking the school record and getting our cake.
Kyle Sirimis Rutgers University Civil Engineering
Nottingham High School Class of 2022 Top 10 graduating seniors: Eliza Kramer, Rank: 7 GPA: 4.61 Nicole Filipowicz, Joseph Cordero, Kyle Sirimis, Julie Burke, Ryan Applegate, Brielle Career plans: Architectural engineering. McDonough, Viraj Patel, Kathryn Dunn and Makenna Fowler. (Photo by Laura Geltch.) Clubs: Peer Leadership, school play.
Varsity sports: Football, winter and spring track, tennis.
Makenna Fowler
teams and organizations with Mr. Seeley, including marching band and DECA. These are activities that he too was a part of in his high school days, and his guidance in these areas helped me grow as a student and as a person.
Rank: 3 GPA: 4.7726
Favorite memory: Beating the cross-town rivals, Steinert, in baseball senior year, 9-1.
University of Hartford The Hartt School of Music Piano Performance Career plans: Professional pianist. Clubs: Marching Band, Pit Section Leader, Play, Indoor Percussion, Jazz Band, Peer Leadership, National Honors Society. Varsity sports: Swimming. Schools: Morgan, Reynolds A teacher who inspired you: Ms. McDermott has been a huge inspiration for me. Her dedication and positivity has always made me look forward to class and rehearsal. She has helped me gain confidence in myself and my abilities and it’s because of her that I’ve grown tremendously as a student, performer, and overall person over these past 4 years. Favorite memory: My favorite memory from school has been participating in the play. The lifelong friendships that I’ve made and the never ending laughter during rehearsals is something that I’ll always remember.
Ryan Applegate University of Michigan Mechanical Engineering Rank: 4 GPA: 4.7673
Career plans: I hope to pursue a career in engineering. Clubs: DECA (president), National Honor Society, Marching Band (percussion section leader), Indoor Percussion. Varsity sports: Cross country (captain), winter track, baseball (co-captain) Schools: Mercerville, Crockett A teacher who inspired you: I participated in many
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Kathryn Dunn
Mercer County Community College/ TCNJ Secondary English Education Rank: 5 GPA: 4.7
Career plans: Secondary education English Teacher, perhaps moving towards guidance/counseling in the future. Clubs: Nottingham Marching Unit, Indoor Percussion, National Honors Society, Yearbook club, Environmental club, The Star Status (school newspaper), Schools: Kuser, Crockett A teacher who inspired you: Ms. Ju, 7th and 8th grade math teacher at Crockett Middle School. She was one of the few teachers I’ve ever had who I saw parts of myself in and inspired me to follow whatever course of study I wanted. She made learning fun for me, even in a subject I wasn’t exceptionally good at. Mrs. Klek and Mr. Susswein; high school band teachers. Mrs. Klek was the person who pushed me to join band my sophomore year and both her and Mr. Susswein guided me during my years in band. They taught me the importance of the arts, leadership, cooperation, and expression, all lessons I never really learned in my academic courses which were often based on individual success and competition. Favorite memory: Winning awards with my section in band and watching them grow throughout my final seasons of band.
Schools: University Heights, Crockett A teacher who inspired you: Ms. Flaherty has easily been my biggest inspiration this school year in so many ways that I can’t even begin to thank her for. Her selfless, caring attitude and putting me before herself is only a smidgen of why she’s inspired me. When it comes to play, she has completely opened up my world with dance and even got me to come out of my shell and sing. With all the time spent together, she’s even developed and strengthened my vocabulary, leading me to just edge her out as she was 8th in her graduating class. A huge reason I’ve become the young man I am today is because of her and I don’t know what I’d do without her. She has truly shaped me to be better in everything I do and has guided me on the right path as I continue forward on my next journey that lies ahead. I will miss her dearly and have the utmost respect, trust, and love for her. There will never be enough words to describe the impact she’s had on my life, and the words ‘thank you’ are nowhere near large enough to show her how much I truly appreciate everything. Favorite memory: My favorite memory has to be this year’s play, “Grease.” Having the honor of playing Kenickie and going out of my comfort zone to sing and act is what really makes this my favorite memory. It has built up my confidence, boosted my social interaction skills, and has given me the feeling that I can do whatever I put my mind to. Also, going 8-0 undefeated for the first time in school history for football isn’t too shabby as well.
Brielle McDonough
studies teacher, Mr. Colton. He started and finished every single class with a positive attitude, which has had a huge impact on how I look at every situation. It was very obvious that he was supportive of his students in all of their endeavors. He shared life lessons as well as history lessons; both of which I will carry with me forever. It was truly an honor to be one of his students.
Mercer County Community College Criminal Justice Rank: 7 GPA: 4.1
Career plans: Criminal investigator. Varsity sports: Soccer, basketball. Schools: Rice/Fairview Elementary, Reynolds
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Favorite memory: All of the musicals I’ve been a part of. I’ve been lucky enough to be in the cast of seven musicals, and they have all been incredible. I made so many new friends that I now consider family. They were all the perfect combination of doing something I love as well as spending time with some of my favorite people ever!
A teacher who inspired you: Mrs.Hutchinson inspired me to pursue my goals and my own passions as she provided me the support I lacked in other places. Through her support I learned it was not only OK to be myself, but also to advocate for myself. Favorite memory: My favorite memory of school was during freshman year after I met some friends on the soccer team. My newfound friends brought more people into my life, soon we had one big group of friends who played uno everyday during lunch, and those days have become some of my cherished memories at this school.
Viraj “V.P.” Patel
Rutgers University Philosophy and Economics Rank: 10 GPA: 4.0
Career plans: Elected office. Clubs: Debate Club, DECA, FBLA.
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Varsity sports: Swimming, tennis.
The Catholic University of America Sports Management
Schools: Klockner, Crockett. A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Kelliher’s shiny top inspired me to stay fly even without a glorious flowing head of hair.
Rank: 9 GPA: 4.558
Career plans: Work for a professional sports team
Favorite memory: Every last day before a break.
Clubs: Senior Class president, Student Government Board of Education Representative, National Honor Society, DECA, Key Club, School Musical, Northstar Minds Matter (president and founder). Varsity sports: field hockey (co-captain), golf (captain) Schools: University Heights, Crockett A teacher who inspired you: My 6th grade social
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Class of 2022: Hamilton High West Jenny Lin
Nadeen Abdel-Gleil
Rank: 1 GPA: 4.9656
Rank: 2 GPA: 4.9405
Varsity sports: field hockey (stats), boys basketball (stats).
Career plans: Pharmaceutical production.
Schools: McGalliard, Grice
Clubs: Senior Class president, National Honor Society (secretary), NTHS, Peer Leadership, Unified Student Government.
A teacher who inspired you: Ms. Rizzo was a phenomenal and influential teacher throughout my senior year. Not only did she ensure all of her students understood the matter taught in class, but she also amused her students by engaging in conversation whenever possible. Her class was always a welcoming environment as she constantly motivated me to strive for excellence, something I am grateful to have experienced.
Georgia Institute of Technology Computer Science Career plans: Network security architect/software architect Clubs: Junior Achievement of New Jersey, HHW Garden Project, National Honor Society, Peer Leadership, Spanish National Honor Society, HEY (Hamilton Environmental Youth) Club, National Technical Honor Society, Eco Mentoring, Jazz Ensemble, Spanish Club (treasurer) Varsity sports: Tennis. Schools: Midtown Community Elementary School, Crockett. A teacher who inspired you: Every one of my teachers has encouraged and witnessed my growth, and thus all inspired me in one way or another. However, one particular teacher that stood out was Mr. Funari. As my history teacher for two years, his passion for the subject made me realize that history was painted in vivid and brilliant colors and perception differs from person to person. He is very modest, wise, and understanding. He is a teacher who never fails to challenge his student while simultaneously delivering care and attention. He is a mentor, a friend, and definitely someone that I aspire to be. Favorite memory: Peer Leadership training. There, I met people with the similar interest of progressing into leaders and bonded with my fellow peers.
Rutgers University Chemical Engineering
Varsity sports played: soccer, winter track, spring track Schools: McGalliard, Grice A teacher who inspired you: My track and field coach, Coach Grady, has inspired me throughout my high school career. Her persistence in making the team and I stronger and better throughout the seasons will inspire me to do great beyond high school. Favorite memory: My favorite memory from Hamilton High School West would be my sophomore year spirit week, and seeing all grades come together during the wing bowl.
Noran Mohamed
Mario School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Rank: 3 GPA: 4.934
Career plans: Clinical pharmacist. Clubs: National Honor Society (president), Student Government (senior class vice president), National
Math Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National German Honor Society, and Peer Leadership.
Favorite memory: Peer Leadership training my junior year. During training I was able to interact with new people, all while doing fun activities that prepared us to welcome future freshmen. We developed new connections and spirit, something that allowed us to become the best leaders possible.
Gabriel Oliver
University of Toronto Biochemistry/Neuroscience Rank: 4 GPA: 4.9132
Career plans: Neuroscientist/biochemist. Clubs: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Marching Band (drum major for junior and senior year), Percussion Ensemble, Peer Leadership, Bring Change to Mind, and Key Club. Schools: Yardville Heights, Grice A teacher who inspired you: Mrs. Giampiccolo. During this year, I had the pleasure of taking AP Chemistry which is my favorite AP curriculum I took throughout high school. Throughout each class, she made learning chemistry fun and engaging, helping me fall in love with the subject, and looking forward to learning more at university. Mrs. Giampiccolo also helped me decide to pursue a degree in biochemistry by inspiring me through her passion for biomolecules, specifically proteins. Favorite memory: Having the honor to conduct one of Mr. Wheeler’s songs at the spring symphonic band concert this year. I truly enjoyed learning about the difference between conducting for a marching band and a concert band.
Kehinde Adeaga
University of Pennsylvania Neuroscience Rank: 5 GPA: 4.8819
Career plans: Neuropsychologist. Clubs: Bring Change to Mind (secretary), Peer Leadership, Key Club Varsity sports: Field hockey, lacrosse. Schools: George E. Wilson A teacher who inspired you: My Italian teacher, Signora Scotto, inspired me to try to be more confident in myself and my abilities. Whenever I spoke Italian in her class, I struggled some because I was always thinking too much about what to say and how to say it. Signora always encouraged me to get out of my own head and just let the words flow out of my mouth, and not think too much on how to get my thoughts out perfectly because she knew I was capable of doing so. Favorite memory of school: Doing the Halloween/
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Fall door decorating contest for Spirit Week with the Italian National Honor Society.
Karlvin Jeanty
University of Chicago Mathematics and Chemistry Rank: 6 GPA: 4.8778
Clubs: HEY Club (vice president), Think Tank (president), Book Club, National Honors Society, Peer Leadership, National Technical Honor Society, Math Club, National Math Honors Society (president), Peer Leadership, Junior Achievement Volunteer, Cascade, French Club, Debate and Public Speaking, Science League, National Science Honors Society. Varsity sports: Soccer, tennis. Schools: Lalor, Crockett A teacher who inspired you: Two teachers who inspired me would be my 6th and 8th grade English teacher Ms.Conti, and my tenth and 11th grade chemistry teacher Mrs. Giampiccolo. What I remember the most from my time in Ms.Conti’s class is her always looking out for me, but also holding me accountable. This really inspired me to be a better student and put more effort into what I wanted to accomplish. Mrs. Gimapiccolo’s passion for chemistry and the way she taught also inspired me to become a chemistry major. Favorite memory: My favorite memory of school would be the after school activities. Whether it was clubs or sports, hanging out with the people I knew and the advisors would often brighten up a maybe sullen day.
Angie Ruiz
Stevens Institute of Technology Chemical Biology Rank: 7 GPA: 4.85
Career plans: Forensic scientist. Clubs: Drama Club, HEY Club, Think Tank, Garden Project, Bring Change to Mind Club (social media officer), National Honor Society, Italian National Honor Society, Peer Leadership, Key Club, Hamilton West Book Club, Student Government. Schools: Parkway Elementary School, Grice A teacher who inspired you: Signora Scotto D’Abbusco; she not only reignited my desire to learn Italian, but also to continue my education in Stevens. Every day in her class was a new life lesson learned, and her classroom was a haven for knowledge in both language and culture. She is one of my biggest supporters and I appreciate her hard work in keeping us engaged and being patient with our unfamiliarities in the subject. I truly am thankful for her advice for the past two years. Favorite memory: Performing my final musical with Hamilton High West, Pippin. I have been with the drama club for the past four years now, and can confidently say that each show was our school’s best. I would also like to thank everyone who participated in the show this year, as performing on stage was definitely the highlight of my high school career.
July Events Notary Oath Night
Thursday, July 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
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Monday, July 11th, 11:00AM – 1:00 PM Hamilton High School West’s Top 10 graduating seniors of 2022. Front row: Samantha Killian, Noran Hamdi Mohamed, Nadeen Abdel Gleil, Kehinde Adeaga, Bitta Alborzfard, Jenny Lin. Back Row: Michael Dean, Karlvin Jeanty, Gabriel Oliver, Angie Ruiz. (Photo by Laura Geltch.)
Michael Dean
The College of New Jersey Rank: 8 GPA: 4.8311
Schools: Robinson, Grice A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Pienciak inspired me by showing care for his students and being a nice teacher. Favorite memory: I beat one of my teachers in a quizlet live.
Bitta Alborzfard
Bryn Mawr College History/Latin American Studies Rank: 9 GPA: 4.8123
Career plans: Museum Curator. Clubs: Key Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Think Tank. Schools: Yardville Heights, Grice A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Funari inspired me
to pursue a career in history because of his passion for truly teaching and encouraging his students to be the best versions of themselves they can be. He was and still is my favorite high school teacher. Favorite memory: My favorite memory of school is hanging out and goofing off with all my friends in class, lunch, or school-related activities/events.
Samantha Killian
Saint Joseph’s University Psychology and Criminal Justice Rank: 10 GPA: 4.8085
Career plans: Correctional counselor. Varsity sports: Field hockey, cheerleading, track Schools: Yardville Heights, Grice A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Patterson has been a constant inspiration to me through his endless positivity and his unwavering support. Favorite memory: The time I have been able to spend with my best friends, Cassie Stone and Maddie Harrison.
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Mercer County Office on Aging Annual Public Hearing Tuesday, July 12th, 10:30 AM
“We Need Your Input” This is an opportunity to share your concerns and needs of Mercer County older adult community and their caregivers. Please call the Mercer County Office on Aging /ADRC at (609) 989-6661 with any questions.
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Class of 2022: Steinert High School Madelyn Kausch
Georgetown University | Biology Rank: 1 GPA: 5.0273
Career plans: Medicine/medical Research Clubs: DECA, National Honor Society (secretary), SGA, Senior Class Secretary, German National Honor Society, Key Club, Science National Honor Society, Environmental Science Club, Math Club. Varsity sports: Cross country, winter track, softball. Schools: Sayen, Reynolds A teacher who inspired you: My German teacher, Mrs. Smith (AKA Frau). She has made learning the language so fun over the past four years and has given me a love for the German language and culture that will always stay with me. Favorite memory: One of my favorite memories of school is going to the international DECA conference this past year.Me, my friend Emma, Mr. Yacyk, our advisor, and Mrs. Yacyk all flew to Atlanta for the conference.
Jazmin Abouelsaad Wake Forest University Exercise science Rank: 2 GPA: 4.9372
Career plans: Undecided Clubs: National Honor Society (president), Key Club, Spanish club, SGA, Art Committee. Schools: Morgan Elementary School, Reynolds Middle School
A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Ryan inspires me.This man is one of the hardest working people I know, and anyone who steps into D1 can back me up on that statement. At the end of the day every action Mr. Ryan takes in the classroom is so he can see his students succeed. He always has his students’ best interests in mind and it shows in and out of the classroom. Whenever I make a private comment on Google Classroom asking to go over a homework problem, he takes the time to incorporate my question into the lesson the next day. Most teachers wouldn’t go out of their way to do that, let alone with that short of a notice. There have been countless times where I get a notification at three in the morning because Mr. Ryan is up grading or replying to my private comments, or even just posting new assignments. I’ve never heard Mr. Ryan complain even when it is completely justified. The only time he was out this entire year was when he had a procedure done, but even then this man hosted Google meets from his house to teach us. Mr. Ryan is extremely dedicated and I hope that one day I’ll love my job just as much as he does his. Favorite memory: Watching Mrs. DeBonis awkwardly talk about Sigmund Freud’s five psychosexual stages as kids in the class asked her questions that were even more awkward to answer.
Christopher Philburn The College of New Jersey Mechanical Engineering Rank: 3 GPA: 4.9258
Career plans: Disney Imagineer
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Clubs: Peer Leadership, Jazz Band, Key Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society.
Ursinus College Environmental studies and biology
Varsity sports: Tennis (captain)
Rank: 5 GPA: 4.8902
Schools: Alexander, Reynolds A teacher who inspired you: Mrs. Burke, Mr. Ketterer, and Mr. Jacobs. I had Mrs. Burke in third grade and she instilled a love for learning in me that carried throughout my schooling career. Her upbeat attitude made me love going to school which led me to grow both as a student and a person. I’ve had the pleasure of having Mr. Ketterer as my band teacher in some form or another for the past 9 years. He constantly pushed me to be the best musician I could be and never gave up on me, no matter how unmotivated I was. Lastly, Mr. Jacobs’ constant jokes never failed to make me laugh, and reminded me to never take life too seriously. Favorite memory: My favorite memory was competing in Mr. SHS as Mr. Tennis. I never thought that I could have so much fun dancing to Taylor Swift. My fellow contestants and everyone else involved with the show made it a truly unforgettable experience.
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Varsity sports: Tennis (captain). Schools: Alexander, Reynolds A teacher who inspired you: Mrs. Brown inspired me by showing her passion for science. Mrs. Brown was devoted to my AP Biology class. Through her extensive preparation for labs and lectures, she inspired me to put that same passion and effort into my own work which has led me to become the young scientist I am today.
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Kaitlyn Eaves
Lehigh University Mechanical Engineering and Design
Franklin and Marshall College Biochemistry
Rank: 6 GPA: 4.8781
Rank: 4 GPA: 4.8947
Career plans: Set designer
Career plans: Medical Research
Clubs: Math Club, Peer Leadership, School Musical, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society
Clubs: Key club, National Honor Society, German National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society
Varsity sports: Tennis
Varsity sports: Lacrosse and field hockey.
Schools: Sayen, Reynolds
Schools: Sayen, Reynolds
A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Ryan inspired me to try my hardest in everything I do by showing me that I know how to find the answers, I just need to stop and think. Favorite memory: Senior Prom
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Favorite memory: During my sophomore year the marching unit performed at states. This was a feat that has not happened for many years so it was a truly special experience to be a part of.
A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Leonardo, my 5th grade teacher, inspired my love of learning because of how fun and informative his classes were.
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Lewis-Clark runners stood on second and third with two outs in the ninth inning as Southeastern University held a six-run lead. Suddenly, all the angst and despondence he experienced just two years ago seemed so very far away. Ronnie Voacolo released what would be a history-making pitch to Sam Linscott, who lifted a flyball to deep center field. Voacolo waited. And waited. And waited. For what seemed like, maybe a million years for it to be caught? “Absooooluuutely!” Voacolo exclaimed. “I was hoping to get the strikeout. The kid was a good hitter. At that mopment I didn’t know what to think. Is it gonna be a home run, is it gonna be an out? “So I turned around real quick, took a little squat and waited the millions of years it took for it to fall. When it came down and went into the glove, oh my God! It was a great feeling.” It’s the feeling every college athlete wants: a national championship. Voacolo got to not only experience it, but be in the middle of it as he closed out Southeastern University’s 11-5 victory over Lewis-Clark State College in the NAIA title game on June 3 in Lewiston, Idaho. The former Nottingham pitcher, who inherited the closer’s role this season,entered the ninth with no outs and a runner on first. “I had so much confidence in our pitcher who was out there, that I didn’t even throw a pitch in the bullpen,” Voacolo said. “He hit the first batter, so my head coach (Adrian Dinkel) started to walk out, he was like ‘Are you ready?’ I said ‘Yeah let’s do it.’ I wasn’t warmed up or anything. But I was like ‘Shoot, I’ll throw the bullpen out on the field to win this championship.” Voacolo fanned the first batter, hit the second, and struck out the third before getting the eventful third out. “Since my first years of college I’ve obviously dreamt about closing out a championship,” he said. “To actually do it my senior year was surreal. I got out on the mound, there were thousands of fans, I blocked them all out. I wasn’t hearing anything, I went out there, I was pounding the zone.”
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NATURE, continued from Page 3 The site is the ancestral homeland of the Lenape, and their presence, as well as Abbott’s similar embrace of nature, are both recognized for their importance. Named “Land of the Turtle” to honor the animal’s symbolic relationship with the native Lenape, the Tulpehaking Nature Center facility offers a host of educational opportunities for visitors. It’s also a fitting place to start walking from to engage in the different activities that the Abbott Marshlands has scheduled for July. On the first Saturday of every month, the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands, the nonprofit that uplifts the area through programming and protective measures, hosts wellness walks on different trails. This month’s walk, co-sponsored by the RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, invites attendees able to bask in an “early summer walk” among others. The group will go on the Abbott Bluff Trail through Watson Woods, a path that requires a climb to the top of the bluff, then a descent to a depression in the ground where Abbott’s home was destroyed in a 1914 fire, according to the Marshlands’ website. Registration is required and available online, along with more information, via Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/first-sat-
urday-wellness-walk-watson-woods-abbottbluff-trail-tickets-322897072837. There are also the “Wednesday Watson Woods Walks,” which recur each week on the following dates: July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27. Another free opportunity to walk among friends and nature, these group events run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Abbott Marshlands invites attendees to “observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails” of the John A. Roebling Memorial Park.
Nature Therapy Walk: A Shinrin-yoku Experience with Sharon Lohse Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Friday, July 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $35 admission ($28 with member discount). Stewardship is a core mission of Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, where habitats like meadows, woods, and ponds have been flourishing since the 1930s. BHWP claims to be “the nation’s one-andonly living museum specifically devoted to native plants,” making for a tranquil trip to see what’s in bloom this July —butterfly weed, false sunflowers and sweet pepperbush, to name a few — surrounded by a 100-acre deer exclosure to keep the species
intact. Since retiring from her position as a psychiatric nurse, Sharon Lohse has continued to develop unique specializations that unify her lifelong passion for nature and the endless desire to help others. With certifications in forest and horticultural therapy, she is a garden trail guide whose background, as well as later pursuits of science at Delaware Valley University, influenced the core elements of this upcoming BHWP event. According to a 2019 National Geographic article, Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term that translates to “forest bathing,” a form of ecotherapy focused on atmospheric immersion and its corresponding health benefits. This idea of mediating outdoors has inspired Lohse’s nature therapy walk, as the BHWP page continues, where attendees “will explore the land of the preserve and awaken [their] senses to its sounds, beings, textures and beauty.” These gentle strides, at a considerably slower rate, are meant to truly absorb the perks of reflection, whether against a sunlit pond or looking inwards. The “emphasis is on unplugging,” BHWP says, to eliminate stress and increase prosperity. Registration is required before July 6 online at the BHWP website, bhwp.org/ item/nature-therapy-walk-a-shinrin-yokuexperience-july/#tab-wccpf_fields_tab.
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Blend Bar & Bistro’s Central Jersey Beer Fest Returns Blend Bar and Bistro opened its doors in Hamilton in October of 2012 and created an anniversary event that has grown into a tasting extravaganza, the Central Jersey Beer Fest. 2022 marks Blend’s 10-year anniversary, and Blend will be hosting smaller events at their restaurant location practically weekly all summer leading up to Saturday, October 8, Central Jersey Beer Fest at Mercer County Park Festival Grounds in West Windsor. Antonio Carannante, festival coordinator and co-owner of Blend Bar and Bistro in Hamilton, is justifiably pumped. In the past #CJBeerFest featured a tasting of more than 150 craft beers, some wines, even a few spirits, up to 10 food trucks, live bands, and a variety of other vendors, including axe throwing. The festival has attracted an average of 3,000+ festival lovers. Folks come for all over the Mercer County area, but even groups of family and friends from Philadelphia, Rhode Island, Connecticut, the Carolinas, California, New York, and more have made the trip to the Central Jersey Beer Fest. “As with past events, we will have a strong focus on education and safety all throughout the festival grounds. Our motto is ‘Drink Responsibly and have Fun.’” Carannante notes that you must be 21+ to enter. “We always recommend inviting a designated driver, getting a ride, and using
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games such as bean bag toss, ladder ball, and more, to make the festival a lively day out. “With all the other things going on, we encourage our guests to hang out while eating, listening to live music, playing games, and supporting our various other vendors, all the while remembering to drink responsibly.” For tickets and up to date information visit www.blendbar.com and www.CJBEERFEST.com and check the venues’ social media accounts. The event is rain or shine, and tents will be set up in case Mother Nature decides not to cooperate. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, but bring your lawn chairs or even a pop-up tent. The Central Jersey Beer Fest keeps getting bigger and better, so start fall off with a bang and be part of the fun. Share your photos and experience of the event using #CJBEERFEST on all major social media outlets. Visit www.cjbeerfest.com to purchase your ticket before it sells out! Contact Blend Bar & Bistro at 911 Route 33, Hamilton, drinks@blendbar.com and info@cjbeerfest.com. To speak with someone regarding festival sponsorship and marketing opportunities, contact Antonio Carannante at 609-817-5550.
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Health & Wellness Paragon Sport Spine & Wellness Experience the Benefits of Integrated Care Under One Roof Paragon Sport Spine & Wellness, an integrated healthcare facility, in Robbinsville, has multiple specialties working together to have you feeling better faster and keeping you better. They boast numerous specialities including physical & occupational therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and pelvic floor therapy that work symbiotically to address the root source of your physical pain complaint and impaired function. Paragon offers a wide array of treatments for most musculoskeletal and orthopedic pain conditions in addition to pelvic health ailments. Common conditions treated include neck and lower back pain, pain in the extremities (shoulder, hip, knee, etc.),
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vertigo, headaches, and pelvic floor dysfunction. “Stand-alone treatments such as chiropractic tend to mainly focus on manipulation and maybe some modalities for pain relief, which often times tends to be temporary. At Paragon, we combine it with soft tissue therapies, eastern and western acupuncture techniques, and targeted exercises such as mobility, stabilization and repositioning drills with physical & occupational therapy. This addresses the source of why a particular region was overstressed and eventually injured. Ultimately with this combination of different treatments we can treat the problem without it developing into a chronic condition,” explains Harrison Ranallo, chiropractor and director of rehabilitation. “The benefit with integrated care also extends to better communication and brainstorming with its providers on unified treatment plans,” explains physical therapist Jim Tholany. “Here
the patient’s goal is the ultimate target destination, and it’s our job to devise a treatment plan and path to get them there. We want patients to know they have conservative and effective treatments offering lasting relief that likely do not have to involve masking
the problem with prescription and over-the-counter medications, steroid injections, and even surgery some times.” For more information and to learn please visit paragonssw.com or call 609-686-2050. See ad, page 12.
Once you decide to see a doctor about your joint pain, your next decision is equally important. Do it right. Here. When you need relief from joint pain, you want nothing less than the highest level of orthopedic care. That could mean surgery, physical therapy or both. The best way to find out is from our comprehensive team of specialists at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. Backed by leading-edge technology, including MAKO robot-assisted surgery, our hospital, staff and services have earned national recognition for patient satisfaction and outcomes. We’ll get you moving again, quickly and with less pain. Visit rwjbh.org/ortho to learn more.
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Knowledge Is Power
Some of RWJUH Hamilton’s Medical Advisory Panel (MAP) members and physician experts who provide guidance and expertise in community health education programs. From left to right are Rao S. Pasupuleti, MD, Neurology, Firas Eladoumikidachi, MD, Oncology/Breast Surgery, Shivaprasad Marulendra, MD, Gastroenterology, F. Javier Villota, MD, Internal & Occupational Medicine and MAP Chair, Richard Freeman, President & CEO, RWJUH Hamilton, Edward Wingfield, MD, Cardiology and RWJUH Hamilton Medical Staff President, Sean Bradley, DMD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Adam Redlich, MD, Sports Medicine, Sarah Ali, MD, Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Michael Duch, MD, Orthopedics.
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Whether you are seeking support and camaraderie, trying to slim down, or searching for stress relief, the community education offerings provided by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton will help you make informed decisions about your health, wellness, and fitness. Each month, community members participate in more than 75 RWJUH Hamilton health and wellness programs, 11 support groups, and many health screenings. Most of these programs are free or low-cost. Programs cater to a wide range of interests and ages, from young children to older adults. “Through surveys and research, we determine the top health needs of the surrounding communities and then design programs to address them,” says Diane Grillo, vice president, health promotion at RWJUH Hamilton. A Medical Advisory Panel composed of 28 board-certified
physicians advises on program development to maximize the benefit to attendees. Most classes are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center - Hamilton, located at 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville. Some programs and screenings take place nearby in Ewing, Columbus, and Trenton. Information and Education. The Mini-Medical School program is one of the many educational offerings available to the public through RWJUH Hamilton. This program is aimed at those who have an interest in healthcare as a career or just want a deeper understanding of human anatomy. RWJUH Hamilton physicians teach this eight-week course, focusing on a new element of healthcare and the body each week. Holistic Health. RWJUH Hamilton’s holistic program focuses on non-medical wellness techniques, such as meditation, aromatherapy, and Reiki, which is a practice that promotes healing by improving energy flow around the body. In addition, patients of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey at RWJUH Hamilton have access to a variety of holistic programs, like
AllCure Spine and Sports Medicine Acupuncture’s Benefits for Women’s Health Acupuncture is typically known for treating pain but did you know that acupuncture is also utilized to manage a host of women’s health concerns? Periods do not have to be painful; acupuncture can help alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with the menstrual cycle with symptoms such as headaches, PMS, bloating, and acne. Acupuncture treatments can also be used to regulate an irregular menstrual cycle and to help ease symptoms associated with the hormonal imbalance of PCOS or endometriosis. If you are trying to conceive, acupuncture is also extremely beneficial at promoting ovulation and supporting you and your partner through the process. Acupuncture is safe and effective at
healing art workshops led by local artists. A Focus on Healthy Eating. Learn new healthy eating habits from a registered dietician by attending a class in our demonstration kitchen at the RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center. These classes provide participants with quality nutritional information and are taught by a trained chef who understands the importance of healthy eating and loving the food you eat. Better Health Program. There’s no better time to be 65+ and no greater way to enjoy this time than with RWJUH’s Better Health Program. Become a member for free and experience the VIP treatment with programs that engage your mind, encourage movement, and promote reflection. Participate as much or as little as you want, bring your friends or meet new friends, go on outings, and learn from doctors and professionals who prioritize your wellbeing. Healthy aging is a choice that requires nurturing of the body, mind, and spirit. The Better Health Program focuses on the whole person to create a personalized approach to wellness that is right for you. “Given the variety of programs offered by RWJUH Hamilton, there are classes and topics covered for everyone and any age to come and enjoy,” says Grillo. For a current calendar of programs and events, call 609-584-5900 or visit rwjbh.org/events. See ad, page 11.
supporting a healthy pregnancy by helping to relieve symptoms such as morning sickness, digestive concerns, or edema during pregnancy. Since acupuncture is working on hormonal imbalances, it is also extremely beneficial for women going through menopause where the hormones are steadily declining. Symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats do not have to be the norm while going through menopause! Seek help from an acupuncturist today at AllCure Spine and Sports Medicine — visit our website at www. allcurespineandsports.com we have offices conveniently located in Monroe, Hamilton and Somerset, NJ! See ad, page 15.
Pediatric specialists with one focus... can help women with issues your child.Acupuncture related to pregnancy and menopause. Pediatric specialists with one focus... your child.
Designated as an acute care children’s hospital in New Jersey, The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Designated as an acute care children’s hospital in New Jersey, The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides pediatric specialty services for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, autism, cancer, Hospital provides pediatric specialty services for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, autism, cancer, diabetes, and epilepsy, among others, as well asasthe treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions, diabetes, and epilepsy, among others, as well the surgical surgical treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions, including including scoliosis,scoliosis, and ear, andand throat andnose ear, nose throatdisorders. disorders. Saint Peter’s pediatric specialists award-winning nurses areare dedicated to taking special care of their Saint Peter’s pediatric specialists andand award-winning nurses dedicated to taking special care of their patients every step of the way, whether for minor or complex conditions or in an emergency. patients every step of the way, whether for minor or complex conditions or in an emergency.
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That’s treating you better...for life. Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen n State-designated children’s hospital and regional perinatal center Major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences n Affiliate of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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Youngs Road in Hamilton offers both cardio and strength training equipment. Personal and group training, muscle toning, rehab training, core strength, and team training are offered. Assisting DeMarco are Richard Morris, a certified trainer who specializes in strength, conditioning and body building. Also, former student Garrett Simonian who holds an integrative physiology degree and specializes in power body building and nutrition. Simonian as a student was on the NJ State Champion, Hopewell Valley High School football team, during which time he trained with DeMarco. DeMarco Training Systems works with the neighboring Mercer Chief competitive hockey program. The Mercer Chiefs are where the Colton brothers starred, with Ross Colton playing and winning a Stanley Cup in the NHL. Rob Broderick, GM of Ice Land and Chris Barcless, Ice Land Hockey Director, have a lot of belief in the DeMarco Training System. The Mercer Chiefs train teams from U6 through U18. Joe DeMarco is the Off Ice Director of the Chiefs. “Joe DeMarco and his team have been working with our Mercer Chiefs each season, and this is the next step to elevating our players and their game,” says Broderick. DeMarco and his team also work with both Steinert and Hamilton baseball teams. “The teams enjoy it as they have known each other since Little League,” says DeMarco. “It’s very nice, former students will stay in touch and now even bring their kids in for training. It is great to see. It comes full circle.” DeMarco Training Systems, “When you come here you will get bigger, faster, stronger, but maybe more importantly, you will be able to be coached!” See ad, page 16.
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Joe DeMarco wants to build you up. Build up your muscle, speed, and your confidence. In his more than 25 years in the fitness and strength business, Joe DeMarco has trained thousands of athletes. He has trained 14 state champion high school teams during this time. State champs in baseball, boys and girls soccer, and football, including a team that was state champion three times consecutively. DeMarco Training has helped young athletes achieve the professional ranks of the National Football League, Major League Soccer, Major League Baseball, and the National Hockey League. Strength and conditioning is about achieving results. DeMarco offers nocost evaluations for student athletes and very economic starter programs. Born in Italy and raised all over the U.S., DeMarco attended high school at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey, which has a 100-year-old competitive athletics program, and graduated from powerhouse Ramapo Regional. DeMarco was a two sport, football and baseball, collegiate athlete, DeMarco knows what it takes to succeed in the high school and collegiate atmosphere. DeMarco Training Systems came about after Joe DeMarco left the highly successful Game Time Performance partnership he helped found. “We wish to help kids to become better athletes because in doing so we raise their self-esteem,” says DeMarco. “We help the kids put stock in themselves. We give them confidence, not just to be a great athlete, but to be a great person.” The 6000-square-foot facility on
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Caruso Physical Therapy and Nutrition Healing and Rejuvenating Services for the Community At Caruso Physical Therapy and Nutrition we’re proud to be a family-owned company that has the privilege of serving our community with healing and rejuvenating services. Through our years of experience and credentials as a doctor of physical therapy and a dietitian, we know how the body works. With this experience we’re excited to help you feel better! In our effort to achieve this goal we provide a comprehensive approach through nutrition, physical therapy, Pilates Reformers, and now, salt therapy! Caruso Physical Therapy and Nutrition is pleased to announce the addition of our new Halotherapy salt room. Salt therapy is a natural therapy that has been practiced since the 18th century. It involves dispersing fine salt particles into the air that are then inhaled by the client as they proceed to rest and relax. When the salt enters the body anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties provide several healing benefits that can help to relieve congestion, snoring, and inflammation. Salt therapy is also beneficial to treating conditions such as allergies, asthma, COPD, acne, psoriasis, eczema, fatigue, stress, and anxiety. Furthermore, athletes may even find their endurance and performance improve.
Once you enter the SALT Room, the lights will dim and you can listen to relaxing music, read a book or magazine, meditate, or simply rest. With our help and expertise at Caruso Physical Therapy you’ll finally be able to relieve your symptoms while turning off, unplugging, and disconnecting from your regularly scheduled daily life. For more information, including memberships, please call 609-7383143 or visit www.carusoptrd.com. Salt therapy sessions are open by walk-in and appointment. In addition to salt therapy, Caruso offers physical therapy for general pain/pain management, sports medicine, fibromyalgia and chronic pain, arthritis, post-fracture management, foot and ankle pain, pre- and post-surgical care, low back pain, postural education, headaches, total joint replacements, neck pain, motor vehicle accidents, and work injuries. Pilates Reformer, also offered at Caruso, is the most recognized and effective form of safe and successful exercise. Pilates can be tailored to the specific needs of the client to provide injury prevention, rehabilitation, and muscle stability work. Caruso offers private and semi-private sessions. Finally, achieve your body composition, sports performance, nutrition or weight loss goals (both
adults and kids) through an approach that is anything buy “cookie cutter.” Caruso takes the time to learn about you, any medical conditions you have, and tailor to your individual needs. Nutrition experts, RDNs, are the only medical professionals qualified to give you nutrition advice. We don’t believe in quick fixes or the latest craze; we believe in life-long change without having to sacrifice anything that makes your life yours. See ad, page 19.
1 Month 2 Times a week $149.00 3 Times a week $199.00 5 Times a week $250.00 3 Months 3 Times a week $399.00 per month
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meet the Hamilton township division of Health! A Trusted Resource for Improved Health & Well Being The mission of the Division of Health is to serve as a trusted resource for Hamilton Township to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents through health education and promotion, enforcement of public health safety, and adapting to ever-changing community health needs. Some of our services include public immunization clinics, child health clinics, STI testing, vital statistics (marriage certificates and licenses, birth certificates, and death certificates), retail food establishment inspections, and other environmental health services! Our Animal Shelter is also part of the Division of Health and provides animal control services, pet adoptions, and dog licensing. Hamilton residents please call 609890-3828 or visit our website at
www.hamiltonnj.com/health for more information. Many of our services are by appointment. Here are some quick safety tips to help you have a safe and healthy summer: • Check for ticks! Ticks are the most active in the warmer months (April-September). Infected ticks can transmit diseases including Lyme disease. Prevent tick bites by wearing insect repellent, check yourself, kids and pets for ticks, remove ticks quickly, and seek medical help if you develop symptoms of Lyme disease (including fever, headache, fatigue and rash). • Beat the heat this summer! Extreme heat can lead to heat related illness. People ages 65+, children under two, and people with chronic diseases and mental illness are at highest risk. Remember to keep your cool! Stay in air conditioning as much as possible, stay hydrated, check on neighbors or family who are high risk, wear loose and lightweight clothing, and NEVER leave children or pets in cars. • Sun Safety! Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Protect
yourself and others from the sun when outdoors by seeking shade, and wearing sunglasses, hats, and clothing to protect you from the sun. Don’t forget your sunscreen! Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher, reapply often, and check those expiration dates! • Eat your fruits and veggies! Healthy eating can help adults and children live a healthy life and reduce the risks of chronic disease. Summer is a great time for fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables including strawberries, watermelon, zucchini,
and fresh Jersey tomatoes! • Water safety! Swimming is a fun summer activity to help cool off, but should be done safely. If you go swimming this summer remember to learn to swim and know your limits, never leave children unattended, wear life jackets when doing water activities, don’t swim alone even if you are a strong swimmer, and never dive into shallow water — if you don’t know how deep it is, don’t dive! For more information on these topics and other summer safety tips visit www.cdc.gov. See ad, page 10.
Township of plainsboro is seeking To fill Two fullTime posiTions wiTh greaT benefiTs: 1. mechanic (Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 DOQ): Inspects, repairs, adjusts and maintains all departmental automotive, construction and grounds maintenance equipment. Requirements: Competence in gasoline and diesel diagnosis and repairs. Familiarity with NJ State Inspection and DOT requirements and procedures. Ability to learn and maintain computerized databases. Knowledge of light and heavy-duty dump truck maintenance and repairs. 2. equipment operator/laborer (Starting Salary: $40,000): Maintains all municipal property including but not limited to parks, ballfields, open space, buildings and roadways. Requirements: Prior experience operating various types of vehicles and equipment, snow plowing, and working outdoors preferred. • Hours: M-F 7am – 3:30 PM (overtime available) • Both positions require a NJ CDL Class A driver’s license obtainable within 6 months of hire. • Qualified candidates should submit their resume to emeyer@plainsboronj.com
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Hamilton Dental Associates The Importance of Orthodontic Care for Your Children Growing up makes for a constantly evolving experience for children. Every year they change and grow into the person they are destined to become, and that extends to their oral health. From the first baby tooth to their adult teeth coming in later in their lives, managing your child’s dental health presents unique challenges for parents. With those challenges come a few myths involving childhood tooth development that can impact how you treat your child’s dental health. Combating Childhood Oral Health Myths. When you start looking for a pediatric dentist in Hamilton, you want to find one that knows how intensive taking care of your child’s teeth should be. Taking a proactive approach to their dental health can help them avoid more involved procedures down the road — one of the most common myths that lead to your child’s teeth suffering
in the long run. Common Myth #1: Childhood Teeth Will Straighten Out Over Time One such myth that leads to more complex orthodontic care down the line is that your child’s teeth will straighten out over time. Unfortunately, that is not the case. If their teeth start coming in crooked or off-center, they won’t naturally straighten themselves with time.
The space for their teeth to come in doesn’t grow as they mature. If you leave these issues unattended, it could lead to more significant problems. Common Myth #2: Orthodontic Treatments Are Purely Cosmetic While most people associate orthodontic treatments with getting braces as a teenager, that procedure does much more than merely straighten teeth to help you look better. Getting your jaw and teeth back into proper alignment has a cascading effect on your oral health. It helps improve your biting, chewing, and even speaking ability. Common Myth #3: There Is a Right Age for Orthodontic Care Many parents believes there is a specific age at which it’s appropriate to bring their children in for orthodontic care. The perceived minimum age for a child to receive orthodontic care is around 12-13 or right when they reach high school. However, getting your child such care earlier can help avoid getting braces and fixing issues before they worsen. In reality, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends
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that your children should get an orthodontic checkup no later than age seven. Once they hit that age, their mouth will have a nice balance between their baby and permanent teeth. This window of time allows for an accurate orthodontic evaluation to determine where preventative care is enough or if additional action is required. Where Do Orthodontic Issues Come From? In most cases, a child’s orthodontic problems stem from their genetics — these issues are inherited from their parents. Additionally, some problems can develop over time based on poor oral hygiene habits they learned from a young age. Some of these acquired oral health issues include: • Sucking Their Thumbs • Mouth Breathing • Abnormal Swallowing Patterns • Poor Dental Hygiene • Irregular Loss of Baby Teeth • Poor Nutritional Habits However, parents have reason to hope for viable remedies and solutions to most of these issues. You can remedy these acquired problems with the help of successful orthodontic care provided by an experienced pediatric dentist. Finding a Child Orthodontic You Can Trust. Trusting your child’s teeth and their beautiful smile to a pediatric dentistry practice is something that every parent must come to grips with. Figuring out which childhood orthodontic makes the most sense for your child and their future dental visits becomes critically important. For parents and their children in Hamilton, Hamilton Dental Associates provides them with the experienced pediatric dentists they need to prioritize their oral health as they mature. Learn more about our pediatric dentistry services and schedule your first appointment today! See ad, page 17.
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Voacolo’s first season was the ill-fated Covid-19 shutdown year of 2020. He had a respectable year, going 2-0 with a 3.54 ERA and 30 strikeouts (to just eight walks) in 28 innings. His final appearance was a complete-game four-hitter with six strikeouts. He allowed one run and no walks and things were looking good. Then it all came to a halt as the nation shut down. If that wasn’t bad enough, Voacolo fell victim to the virus and had some other health issues. “I had Covid and also had some kind of mouth infection,” Voacolo said. “It was something with my gums. I couldn’t eat, I had Covid. It was miserable. My weight got down to 198, I’m usually sitting at 220, 225.” He returned to Southeastern still a junior, as all college athletes got an extra year. But he was a shell of his 2020 self due to weakness. His fastball went from the upper 80s to no more than 83 during the fall season. “My stuff wasn’t good at all,” Voacolo said. How bad was it? “I brought him into the office and told him I was going to cut him unless something changed,” Dinkel said. “I told him if he wanted guaranteed innings he should look to go somewhere else. He looked at me and told me he was going to stay and prove me wrong. That’s exactly what he
did.” Voacolo went home during winter break and worked harder than ever before. When he returned for spring workouts, his fastball was up to 91 and he maintained his spot on the team. He went 2-0 that season, but only threw 17.2 innings and his ERA jumped to 4.58. He made the World Series team, but had a rough outing in his 1.2 innings against LSU-Shreveport. He struck out 19 and walked just six during the season, but nothing ever felt quite right. “I was pretty much on edge the entire year; because my velo (velocity) went up I kind of lost my accuracy, I was kind of overthrowing it,” said Voacolo, who was always known for his control. “Baseball is a mental sport, you really gotta block out some stuff, take it for what it’s worth. Just play to win, play for the team. If it comes it comes.” Over the summer he played for a Minnesota team in the Northwoods College League. In the fall, he returned throwing 95 miles per hour and pro scouts started to take interest. So did Dinkel, who made him the closer. This spring, Voacolo went 4-0 with four saves in 15 appearances. The Fire were 14-1 in games he pitched, as Voacolo struck out 33 and walked just three in 28 innings. He allowed 20 hits, giving him
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Dinkel had nothing but accolades for Voacolo’s ability to close. “It was new to him and he put the work in to make it happen,” he said. “With the velocity jump we feel like it was best for the program and him moving forward professionally wise. He is a big reason why we won a national championship.” High praise indeed, and quite telling that Dinkel spoke of a professional career. Voacolo has joined the Sussex County Miners in the Frontier League, which is an MLB Professional Partner League. He was activated the final week of June, and hopes his stint for the northwest Jersey team leads to bigger things. “I’ve had a lot of opportunities,” he said. “I really proved myself to Detroit. We played the Tigers spring training team; I faced their number three, number 30 and number 12 prospects and struck them all out, so I showed myself there. I’ve just been told by my coaches there are teams that are interested in me and like me. The Blue Jays like me, and the Tigers, Dodgers and Arizona all liked my arm.” Dinkel, who knows something about sending guys to the pros, made quite the declaration when he said “He will sign a professional contract. He is good enough, and we’re excited to see it.” Almost as excited as Voacolo was when that flyball finally fell in the glove.
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Pitcher Parsons pours it on as a senior for Hornets By Rich Fisher
It was April 19, 2021 when junior Dylan Parsons was called on by coach Mike “Moe” Moceri to make his first varsity appearance for Hamilton West. He entered in the sixth inning of a close game with the bases loaded and no outs, and appeared ready to have a memorable debut when he got the first two batters. It then became memorable for all the wrong reasons. Parsons hit two straight batters and surrendered a hit as the Redbirds broke it open en route to a 9-5 win. “It was bad,” Parsons recalled. “I was telling my friends who I’ve been playing with forever that, ‘Moe’s not gonna let me pitch ever again.’ Which obviously didn’t end up being the case.” No it didn’t, thankfully for the Hornets. Parsons righted himself by the end of last season, and was one of Mercer County’s most dominant pitchers as a senior. The right-hander went 9-2 with a 1.52 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 64.2 innings. He walked a mere nine batters. “I have been a part of this program for 11 years, and this is one of, if not the best
seasons a pitcher has had since I have been here,” Moceri said. “His ability to throw any pitch in any count, his ability to field his position, and most importantly his ability to work through adversity and pick up his teammates if they made a mistake was what made him so successful this season.” Parsons summed it up succinctly, saying: “I’m pretty proud of the season I had.” He took an interesting road to get there. Playing for Sunnybrae Little League, Parsons would pitch in-house playoff championship games. His 8-year-old AllStar team defeated a Bordentown team that featured Hun star Carson Applegate and Northern Burlington standout CJ Fredericks. That same Bordentown team would win districts as 12-year-olds, while Dylan’s teams had little success. Parsons played for Hamilton-Northern Burlington Babe Ruth as a 13-yearold, but surprisingly, did not make the All-Star team. He decided to forgo Babe Ruth baseball and play travel ball — for the Hamilton A’s under Hornets athletic director John Costantino, New Egypt Warriors and Jersey Rebels.
After pitching for the Hamilton JV as a freshman, Parsons and the rest of the state were sidelined the following year due to Covid-19. When he finally reached varsity, Parsons worried his career was over before it started after the Allentown fiasco. He pitched in mop-up a week later in a 15-0 win over West Windsor-Plainsboro South and figured the coaches still lacked confidence in him. Moceri said that was not the case. “He was upset with his (Allentown) outing and we told him that he needs to relax and keep working; he will get another shot,” Moceri said. “I commend him for his work ethic from that point forward and it shows a lot about him as a person and as a player. He took that outing to heart and said, ‘It’s not going to happen again.’ He got his second opportunity in relief a week later and was much better. He was good again in his next two relief appearances after that as well and we decided he had earned himself a start.” Parsons got help from coach Mark “Gandhi” Pienciak, who set up an intrasquad game where Parsons would pitch. The former Hornet head coach moved
Dylan toward the third base side of the rubber, which seemed to make a difference. In his next two appearances he allowed three hits and one unearned run while striking out six in 3.1 innings. “After that, the confidence grew in them and me,” Parsons said. “I’m never really someone to not have confidence, but after that beginning game I was a little like ‘This is not gonna be a good season.” Oh how wrong he was. Parsons got his first start against Ewing and, despite control issues, got the win with 4.1 innings of solid work. After two more relief appearances, Moceri decided to start Dylan in Hamilton’s state tournament opener with Red Bank. The Hornets had lost two senior pitchers during the season, but the coach thought his junior earned the right regardless of that. “We felt that he worked extremely hard all season, found command of all three pitches and deserved to start our first state game,” Moceri said. “He was spectacular, allowing just one hit and no runs in five innings.” Because Parsons threw just 56 pitches, he started the next game against Hopewell and threw five scoreless
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innings in a 2-1 victory. In the sectional semifinal, Dylan came on in relief to allow one run in 4.1 innings against a powerful Northern Burlington lineup in an 8-1 loss. His work in the states were the direct result of a tough mindset and strong work ethic. “He worked so hard in practice everyday on his command, and was able to work through adversity,” Moceri said. “We were not surprised at all because we knew what he was capable of, we just thought the seniors deserved a shot (early in the year). He took that personally and proved the coaching staff wrong earning himself a spot in the rotation.” Not just earning a spot, but giving Hamilton it’s No. 1 starter for 2022 after forging an 0.73 ERA and striking out 35 in 28.2 innings. “If you told me that was going to be the outcome of the season I would have never believed you,” Parsons said. “It was a drastic difference from beginning to end. At one point I talked to Moe about my role because I didn’t know it toward the beginning of the season. By the end I felt like they had all the faith in the world in me and I had the confidence in myself.” Parsons was given two assignments in the off-season – work in his control and increase his velocity if he wanted to go from good to great.
Hamilton High Senior Dylan Parsons went 9-2 with a 1.52 ERA this season. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) Although feeling he did not do as much as he could in the velo department, Parsons still went from throwing 80-82 MPH to 84-86. As for control, he walked as many in 65 innings as he did in 29 last year.
“I think throwing so consistently allowed me to know my release point, my arm slot, and it just came together,” Parsons said. “I was already comfortable pitching at this level so I wasn’t afraid to throw the ball over the plate and let kids hit it.” Parsons pitched four solid innings in this year’s season opener against Hopewell, which served as a springboard for both himself and the Hornets. He was at his best in big games. Parsons went 3-0 in the Mercer County Tournament, allowing six runs (just two earned) in 19.1 innings against Lawrence, Pennington and top-seeded Notre Dame. In his lone state appearance, Dylan shut out Hopewell while striking out nine. Mr. Clutch, indeed. “I never really get nervous,” Parsons said. “Throwing last year in the state tournament helped a lot. This year I knew I was getting the ball and I knew I had to do the job. It was challenging obviously but I didn’t change anything up, I just had to stick with what I was doing and if I do that it’ll end up working out for me.” It worked out all right, as the season enabled Parsons to land a spot with the Division III McDaniel College baseball team in Maryland. Because of missing his sophomore year, not pitching much until late in his junior year, and not play-
ing in any showcase tournaments, Dylan was not on college teams’ radar until late. The College of New Jersey and Rowan showed interest this year before Hornets coach Jim Maher, who is friends with McDaniel coach Jim Carone, reached out to Carone on Parsons behalf. “It’s a good opportunity,” Parsons said. “They have my major (Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensic Science). He’s a New Jersey guy, he wanted me to come play. I thought why the heck not, it seems like a good opportunity.” When it comes to the summer, Carone told Parsons not to play any organized ball in order to rest his arm after a heavy spring workload. He will still throw, but not in competitive situations. Once again, Moceri assigned a to-do list for his graduate. “To make the jump to the next level he needs to gain a little more velocity, and develop a swing-and-miss change up to left-handed hitters,” Moe said. “His slider is his out pitch against righties, but he needs that dominant out pitch against lefties as well if he wants to be a solid starter in college. With his work ethic, his passion for the game, and his refuse to lose attitude he will develop into a fine college pitcher.” Suddenly, that Allentown game seems like it was all just a bad mirage.
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200M champ Molin an overnight success years in the making By Rich Fisher
Jianna Molin looks like an overnight success. But as is usually the case with those over-nighters, the Nottingham High rising junior has been working at track and field for about half her life. Thanks to a lot of effort, a lot of talent and a little thing called puberty, Molin absolutely exploded on the scene this past school year. She set school indoor records in the 55 meters (7.3, taking second in the Mercer County meet) and 200 meters (26.3, taking third in the counties). Molin also broke the Nottingham outdoor mark in a dual meet with Notre Dame and lowered it several times since. Her latest standard is 12.1. And in winning the Group II 200 meters championship she set yet another Northstar record with a sprint of 25.2. Along with all that, she won the 200 in the Mercer County meet, and the 100 and 200 in both the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II sectional and Group II state meets. And she qualified for the New Balance Nationals in the 100 and 200. Asked if she was blowing her mind with all she has accomplished, Molin calmly said “Honestly, I really am. Those records
guard on the corner of Klockner and Hamilton, as Georgia-bound Shamali Whittle competed in his final year at Nottingham while Molin ran in her first season there after transferring from Steinert. And while the two weren’t best buds due to the age difference, they were friendly with each other and sprints coach Curtis Whittle said his son would pass along a tip to Molin “only when needed.” “She gets along with everybody and she’s a pretty hard worker,” Whittle continued. “There’s not a lot she really needs, per se. But Shamali is an inspiration just because of what he does.” Ain’t that the truth. A school recordholder several times over, Whittle is the guy any sprinter would want to watch. And Molin knows it. “Whenever he’s warming up, whenever I take a look I always keep in mind what he’s doing and compare that to what I’m doing,” she said. Nottingham High star sprinter with Jianna Molin with Lucia Garcia-Beltran and coach How much that helps is anyone’s Curtis Whittle. guess, but at the rate Molin is going, she will be the one that teammates sneak a peek at in future practices. “I don’t want to put an expectation on seemed so far away, it just seemed really ing off. It was really shocking and excitit,” said Whittle, who coaches the sprintcrazy. I’ve been training in the summer, ing to see how far I’ve come.” It’s almost like the changing of the ers along with Bernice Amaris, “but I putting in all the work and it’s finally pay-
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think she should be one of the top girls in New Jersey when the dust settles; and should have some pretty good recruiting interest next year.” Not bad for a girl who was having an average career running cross country and middle distance races with the Trenton Track Club in middle school. Molin grew up in Queens, N.Y. and joined her first track program at age 7. The family moved to Hamilton when she was in sixth grade and Jianna joined the Tri-State Elite Track Club before switching to Al Jennings renowned TTC three years ago. It was there she first met Shamali and Curtis Whittle, and also became friends with Hopewell Valley High standout Lucia Garcia-Beltran. By the time Jianna got to Steinert, she had gone through puberty and had, according to Whittle, “emerged a different person with a different body; with more hips, a more sprinter-centric type body. More twitchy.” It was the body of a sprinter, which is what she did as a freshman at Steinert, but without much success. Nevertheless, she knew she was doing the right events. “It was a realization,” Molin said. “After I hit puberty, it wasn’t my time to do distance. Last year was kind of a learning year, understanding how to get out (of the blocks). It’s not just sprinting, there are mechanics to it..” Molin took what she learned at Steinert and added to it under Whittle’s tutelage. “He impacted a lot of my learning,” she said. “He’s taught me basically everything I know now. He’s a great coach.” Curtis basically coached Shamali growing up, and his rising star should be confirmation enough about Whittle’s skills as a coach. He knew of her distance running at TTC and like the Steinert coaches, knew that was a thing of the past. Despite the fact he saw potential in the sprinter, Whittle wasn’t expecting all the great things that have happened. “Not quite so quickly,” he said. “But everything you feed her she really takes to it and takes it home with her. Not a lot of athletes do that. They come to the track during the day and that’s the one or two hours they put in. But she takes it home, like schoolwork. We will give her the equipment to take home to do homework and she does it.” One thing that has aided Molin is the development of “quick twitch” muscles, which help runners get quick bursts. “Twitch muscles are cornerstones for sprinters,” Whittle said. “She’s moving toward that side where she is becoming more explosive. Also, part of her strength, for lack of a better word, is that she’s an assassin. If it’s between her and somebody else at the line, I’m betting my
money on her.” In looking at what Molin is best at, Whittle feels that it is currently the 200 but that could change. “The sky’s the limit for both,” he said. “I’d say eventually it will be the 100 meters. She’s not very tall. She’s 5-4 so she’s not long. We’re gonna work on her posture. She pulls too much, so it makes her shorter and that can lead to injury.” It’s one of several tweaks the coach will have to make, as despite her success, Molin still has things to learn. “It’s her second year of sprinting so she’s definitely very raw,” Whittle said. “We stress a lot of body mechanics, a lot of technical things. Because we drill it so hard, she has really taken to it. She trains hard, she’s a go-getter, and she’s very personable. She becomes friends with her rivals.” One of those rivals is Garcia-Beltran, who was unable to run in state competition due to a stress fracture. But she attended the Group II meet at Franklin High School and was waiting at the finish line with a bouquet of flowers and a bracelet for Jianna after her victory. “Even though they are rivals, they train together and are friends,” Whittle said. “When I got to see her, it was such a sweet gesture,” Molin said. “It was really sad not to have her running with me.” After winning two events in states, Whittle and Molin had to decide on whether she would compete in the New Balance Nationals or the Meet of Champions, as both fell on the same weekend. They opted for the nationals in Philadelphia on June 18-19, where Molin finished a disappointing 35th in the 200, but ended up 12th in the Rising Star Division in 12.33. She just missed the finals after entering the competition ranked No. 57 in the nation. Her time was the second best of her career, but Molin had mixed emotions about the weekend. “To be honest, I didn’t do as well as I liked,” she said. “My nerves got the best of me. But I did enjoy myself, getting to see friends I haven’t seen in a while was nice, and just the atmosphere.” It’s an atmosphere that fuels Molin. “I love just being around it,” she said. “It’s so exciting, hearing the crowd in your ears. It’s nerve wracking but so exciting.” And while she was disappointed in her finish, Whittle had a little different take on it. “She really wanted to get into that Rising Star finals,” the coach said. “She missed it by three 100ths of a second, so that’s tough. But all things considered, it was a nice capstone to an awesome season for a sophomore. She’s already geeked about getting after 2023.”
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Nottingham High School track star Shamali Whittle also won the 100 and 200 meters in the sectionals and states, but did not run in either the Meet of Champions or the Nationals due to a hip flexor. “He had been on cruise control, not trying to run fast and break records,” said his father, Coach Curtis Whittle. “He hoped that (the Nationals) would have been the weekend he would have just gone fast. But we had to shut him down and start getting him ready for college.” Whittle graduates as the greatest sprinter in Nottingham history. He holds the state record in the 200 meters with a FAT (Fully Automatic Time) mark of 20.75. After setting several Group III records, he broke the 100 and 200 Group II marks in both the sectionals and states this year. Whittle also owns Nottingham indoor records in the 55, 200 and 300, and outdoor marks in the 100 (10.48), 200 (20.55) and 110 hurdles (13.86). With Whittle sidelined, Hamilton Township still managed to produce a state champion, as Hamilton West senior
Jeremy Ellis high jumped 6-6 in his final high school attempt to take first place in the Meet of Champions. It is only the second year of doing the sport for Ellis. The jump was two inches less than a career best for the basketball shot blocker, who finished third in the Group III meet at 6-4 and won the Central Jersey Group III meet with a PR of 6-8. Apparently some wisdom from jumps coach Gerry Van Slooten and some intimidation by head coach Danielle Grady helped Ellis recover from a so-so state meet. “He was nervous,” Grady said. “It seemed like he forgot how to jump. Not lifting his knees, not arching his back and using his arms to get over the bar. “Coach Van Slooten gave him a talk, I gave him the death stare. We let him know that he is the best in the state when he has great practices and then brings that work to the competition.” Apparently, that all worked out well. “He had a game plan, and that was to put everything together,” Grady said. “Every technical improvement that was made. He said, ‘I know I got this,’ and he became high jump state champ.”
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Tuesday, July 19
Kids in the Kitchen - Picnic Like a Pro. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cook up some fun, and sample healthy foods in new ways! July is national Picnic month. Get into the spirit with the perfect picnic foods in the backyard or down the shore. For children ages five and older with parent/caregiver. Register early; limited class size. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM $5 per child/ $5 per parent/caregiver for in-person attendance. Private Reiki Sessions. 3 to 7 p.m. by appointment only. Enjoy the profound relaxation of a private Reiki session. Reiki is a form of Energy Medicine to help relax the body and soothe the soul. $60/hr. Patti McDougall, Integrative RN, Reiki Master/Teacher.
Wednesday, July 20
HealthRythms® Drum Circle. 7 to 8 p.m. Come drum with us at this evidence-based program to help lower blood pressure and calm stress. It’s also great fun! Drums provided. $15 Mauri Tyler, CTRS, CMP.
Thursday, July 21
Osteoporosis Screening. 10 a.m. to noon. Ultrasound of heel and personalized information. Registration, appointment required. What’s in the Box? A Virtual Program. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Two words: SUMMER TIME! The growing season is among us and there are so many things to be grateful for. We will cover a star seasonal ingredient and a recipe or two to make it shine. Tips from special guest forager and foodie Taryn Krietzman RDN from Rutgers University. Coordinated by Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM.
Wednesday, July 27
Documentary Screening: Forks Over Knives. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Forks Over Knives is a 2011 American advocacy film and documentary that advocates a low-fat, whole-food, and vegan diet as a way to avoid or reverse several chronic diseases. Feat. Nutritionist T. Colin Campbell and surgeon Dr. Caldwell B. Essylstein, Jr.; Light refreshments to be served. Coordinated by Alyssa Luning RD, CSOWM.
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Thursday, July 7
Tai Chi, (also July 7). 10 to 11 a.m. Tony Jackson focuses on improving balance and strengthening legs. Gently stretch to improve flexibility. Highly recommended for our senior population.
Tuesday, July 19
Help! My Head is Spinning! - Understanding Why Many Adults Develop Dizziness. 10 to 11 a.m. The causes of dizziness are multifactorial You may be someone who lives in fear of falling, sometimes feels like the room is spinning, or is afraid of stepping off of a curb. Join Audiologist, Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. and Jin Bo Jung, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist as they discuss causes and treatments.
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Mercerville Fire Company followed tradition and held Memorial Day Service at the WWII memorial at the 5 points Mercerville. Fire Company President Kevin McElroy and Secretary Richard Klockner placed a wreath and Rev. Wayne Wyatt from Christ Centered Church conducted the service. After the memorial service, Mercerville Fire Company awarded Life Member Robert L. Sherman Jr. the rank of Honorary Fire Chief. Hamilton Township Fire Division responded to 532 incidents in May. Included in the calls were 9 building fires, 8 vehicle fires, 3 brush fires, 4 other type fires, 2 overpressure incidents with no fire, 8 assists to EMS crews, 207 EMS calls, a lock-in, 8 extrication/rescue assignments, 27 hazardous conditions with no fire, 25 service calls, 87 good intent calls, 53 false alarm or false calls, a special type incident and 89 miscellaneous calls. A sampling of Hamilton’s May calls: May 1 at 3:36 p.m. Engine 18 with Capt. David Snyder responded to ShopRite, White Horse Hamilton Square Road for a brush fire. May 1 at 9:26 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Joseph Flynn, Engines 14 and 18, Squad 16, Truck 17, Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan and Deputy Chief Christopher Tozzi responded to an apartment fire 700 block of Estates Boulevard, flames by an air conditioner. May 3 at 8:31 a.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Michael Balog dispatched to Freedom Village at Town Center, Robbinsville for a motor vehicle accident, vehicle into the structure. May 3 at 22:02 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Jarred Pierson, Engine 14, Truck 13 and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley responded to I-295S for a tractor trailer dump truck overturned with entrapment. Driver was extricated and transported to the Capital Health Trauma center. May 4 at 7:36 a.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Kevin McElroy, Engine 14, Engine 18, Truck 17, Battalion Chief Joseph Troyano and Deputy Chief John Retalis responded to NJ Transit Parking Garage, 4th floor, 850 Sloan Ave. for a vehicle fire. Two additional vehicles damaged from the blaze. Investigated by Fire Marshal Jeff Peoples. May 6 at 6:13 p.m. Engine 14 with Capt. Joseph Horn, Truck 17, Squad 16 dispatched to US Hwy 1, Lawrence for a motor vehicle collusion rescue assignment, vehicle pinned into the guard rail
Mercerville Fire Company Chief Christopher Tozzi pins Fire Chief badge on Life Member Robert L. Sherman Jr. awarding him the Honorary Fire Chief in recognition of dedicated service to Mercerville Chemical Fire Company No. 1 since 1953. (Photo by retired Capt. John E. Lenhardt.) with one victim entrapped. May 7 at 3:03p.m Squad 16 with Capt. Nicholas Buroczi, Engine 15, Truck 13, Engine 14, BC-Sharpley and DC Steven Kraemer dispatched to 100 block of Barricklo Street for a dwelling fire. Caller reported fire in the house. May 8 at 12:12 p.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Jarrett Gadsby, Truck 12, Squads 12 and 16, BC Joseph Troyano and DC John Retalis dispatched to 1000 block of Lalor Street for an appliance fire. May 10 at 12:02 a.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Lamar Hicks, Engine 14, Truck 13, Squad 16 and BC Keith Greene dispatched to the 500 block of Liberty Street for a reported fire showing from the rear of the dwelling. May 10 at 11:46 a.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Kinte Holt, Truck 13, Engine 15, Squad 12, BC Greene, responded to Trenton Box, Yardville Hamilton Square Road and I-195 for a reported building fire. Trailer fully involved next to a structure. May 15 at 5:04 a.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Jarrett Gadsby, Engine 14, Engine 18, Truck 17, and BC Sharpley responded to McDonalds, Route 33, for a fire alarm. Command reported they had a fire in the fryer and the ANSUL system was deployed, fire is out. Truck 17’s crew laddered the building and checked for extension. Fire Marshal Scott McCormick responded along with health inspector. May 15 at 9:16 Squad 12 with Capt. Josue Garcia dispatched to State Hwy 33
and Yardville Hamilton Square Road for ducklings stuck in a storm drain. May 20 at 6:17 a.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Damien Cooke, Truck 13, Squad 12, Squad 16, Engine 14, Truck 17, BC Sharpley and DC Kraemer responded to the 300 block of Borden Avenue for a dwelling fire. 9-1-1 caller reported smoke coming from the attic. Engine 15’s crew stretched 2 hose lines. Fire was in the kitchen. Special Services 18 was dispatched, volunteers filled 6 air bottles. May 20 at 11:19 p.m. Engine 14 with Capt. Nicola Cero, Squad 12, Truck 13, Truck 17, Squad16 and BC Joseph Troyano responded to 2200 block of East State Street for reported machine on fire inside the building. Building evacuated. May 21 at 6:29 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Joseph Flynn, Engine 18, Squad 16, Truck 13, BC Sullivan and DC-Tozzi responded to Acme of Hamilton, State Hwy 33 for a reported vehicle into the structure. May 21 at 7:40 p.m. Squad 16 with Capt. Jarred Pierson responded to 3100 block of South Broad Street for a vehicle fire. May 25 8:33 a.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Joseph Flynn, Truck 13, Squad 16 and BC Sullivan responded to White Horse Hamilton Square Road and Kuser Road for a motor vehicle accident-rescue. Door pop. May 25 at 10:03 a.m. EMS Engine 14 with Capt. Joseph Horn dispatched to Certified Steel, Whitehead Road for a trauma incident. Man got his arm stuck in a machine, bleeding heavily. May 26 at 8:47 p.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Lamar Hicks responded to Lalor School for a dumpster fire. Fireworks thrown in the dumpster, smoke showing. May 26 at 9:10 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Eric DeVita, Engine 14, Squad 16, Truck 13 and BC Greene responded to East State St. Ext. and Montana Avenue for a motor vehicle collusion/rescue assignment where the vehicle struck the rear of a parked tractor trailer. Driver, 36, from Pennsylvania, was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Capital Health Trauma Hospital where he died. Colonial Special Services 18 with volun-
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11questions with photographer Ricardo Barros Thomas Kelly
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Ricardo Barros is a world class photographer and videographer. His work is in the permanent collections of a dozen museums. He has done artwork commissioned by Fortune 500 companies. He is a master and a student, always learning. His 2004 book, Facing Sculpture, originated from his work done at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton and shows 60 portraits of some of the best contemporary sculptors in their natural environments. Barros is also fun, supportive, personable and playful with his art. He is all business, but in a very human way. How did you begin with photography? Times are different now, but in the 60’s, photography was alchemy. The magic was tangible. Darkrooms glowed yellow, there was a particular smell to the fixer, your hands got wet in the chemistry, we waited with anticipation for images to appear in the developer… all that was mesmerizing to me as a boy. Then, while in high school, I saw an exhibition of Paul
“My Mother, My Sister, My Wife” photograph by Ricardo Barros. Strand’s work. Seeing those photographs was like being struck by lightening. I was stunned. My knees began to shake as I stood in front of the framed work. The
prints had an endless range of greys and luscious blacks. I had never seen such photographs. That was my first experience with the power of art. Chasing that
feeling became a lifelong passion. Who are your artistic influences? The first influence was photographer Edward Weston. Like he did, I used 4x5 and 8x10 view cameras to photograph B&W landscapes and nudes. For a good 20 years, I was his acolyte. Sometime in the 90’s, I saw Martin Schoeller’s portraits in The New Yorker. In particular, there was a portrait of skateboarding guru Tony Hawk skating off of a kitchen countertop while his wife fed their toddler in the background. The photograph was clearly staged, but it was also real, and captured on film in one shot. That opened my eyes to a different path to creativity, intervention, and the idea that photographs could be playful. And perhaps my most significant influence wasn’t a photographer at all. It was singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco. Her lyrics are poetry. They have personal meaning. I love that each of her songs sounds different. Her modeling of diversity in one’s oeuvre has motivated my work ever since. Among different subjects, which comes easiest and which are more challenging? In portraiture, the sitter may expect me to visually depict his or her identity with-
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out the sitter knowing it him or herself. With still lifes, we are tempted to choose subjects whose beauty was revealed to us in other artworks. It is easy to be derivative, to not push the conversation forward. And photographs of “the figure” are loaded with all sorts of landmines. These range from social appropriateness to what we, in our work, are saying about physical beauty. Nudes, in particular, risk uninvited, prurient interest. But I think the question becomes even more interesting if we take a step back. Challenges such as I describe are portals to discovery. Art isn’t about being safe. It’s about stepping into the unknown, going all-in on a search without necessarily knowing what one is searching for. It is about growing comfortable with fear, about failing, and about a momentary sense of accomplishment when one reaches the proverbial summit. Challenge is wind in the artist’s sail. How many photos do you take to get the perfect shot, the one you use? I almost always take lots of bad pictures when I need one, good image. Then I throw the bad ones out. What may be surprising is that my best shot is incredibly similar to so many bad ones. I move the camera slightly to the left, photograph a moment later. The difference between them is subtle. But I think subtlety is, in fact, the difference between good and great artwork. It is easy to convey drama. Nuance is far more elusive. What fight/struggle do you have regarding your art? My biggest struggle is that photography has been so devalued. There was a time when each and every picture had a cost. A roll of film had, at most, 36 frames. Days passed between when we pressed the shutter and when we saw what we actually got. People spent time
Photographer Ricardo Barros. thinking about, looking at, and discussing the ideas photographs conjure. Now there is virtually no cost to taking a picture. We see it instantly, and we dismiss it within seconds. We have a different kind of “Me Too” movement in photography. Thoughtless observation is passed off as insight. Photography has become a performative, social ritual. Don’t get me wrong: powerful photographs are still being made, even with cell phones, but their existence is obscured by an onslaught of throwaway snapshots. So the photographers’ challenge is to find footing in this new environment. How do we remain relevant? How do we make people spend time with our work? Why should they pay attention to what we are saying? How do you know what to work on next, do you have a list of projects? I work with a ‘project’ framework. My projects typically span 5 to 7 years, then I move on. Past projects have included graffiti writing culture, industrial landscapes, and feminist truths expressed
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through a male gaze. I discover projects by following my curiosity, by uncovering something of interest that I know very little about. I stay with a project until the learning slows, until it becomes difficult to avoid repeating myself. Right now I am working with 360-degree panoramas that suggest an entanglement between space and time. The photographs visually bend space, and sequential events are presented as concurrent. It is still a young project. I have no clue what my next project might be. Do you see projects in color or black and white? Both. I see forms crying for a border so they can become a composition. I see stories that need to be told, questions that need answering. The craft I use depends upon the embedded idea. Who were some of your favorite subjects? There are so many. Near the top of the list, I suppose, are intimate portraits of family and friends. People with whom I’m comfortable, and they with me, in our innermost sanctums. But more generally, with respect to my favorite photographs, they tend to be ones in which the image transcends the medium. Yes, the photograph may have been made with an 8x10 view camera, but what people see is the image. The image isn’t about photogra-
phy, it is about life. Where can we see your work? The most accessible location is my website: www.ricardobarros.com. Right now I have two 360’s up in the Fine Arts Annual at the New Jersey State museum. I recently became a Contributing Writer to ICON magazine, where every issue presents one of my photographs and a short essay. What do you do to relax? Up until recently I was a certified, mounted umpire with the United States Polo Association. Not that I was the best in their ranks, but I was good enough to trade umpiring Sunday matches for borrowed horses to play in Wednesday practices. I can’t begin to describe how thrilling that was. What is on the horizon? What are you looking forward to? I certainly hope I will continue to learn, grow, and make relevant new photographs and videos. As I wind down my client work, I hope to spend more time writing, with the specific goal of helping younger artists and photographers. Web: ricardobarros.com. Thomas Kelly is a Hamilton-based artist and member of the Hamilton Arts Council. His work can be found at thomaskellyart.com.
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the main attraction was still Hocking Hills State Park. The area doesn’t have the wider recognition of a National Park like Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley (which, by the way, was recently deemed inferior to Hocking Hills by a friend who traveled to both). I first learned of Hocking Hills through the fantasy graphic novel series Bone by Jeff Smith, a cartoonier, kidfriendly Lord of the Rings-style epic that my children and I both enjoyed greatly. In the documentary The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, BONE, and the Changing Face of Comics, Smith, an Ohio native, discusses his inspirations for the settings and scenery of Bone, and as I watched his artwork shown alongside actual images of Old Man’s Cave, Rock House, Cantwell Cliffs, Ash Cave, and other must-see spots in Hocking Hills State Park, I thought to myself, “I’ve got to go there someday.” Upon our return from Ohio, I described the area to someone as onethird caves, one-third waterfalls, and onethird impressive rock formations, but it’s unique enough that attempts to capture its appeal verbally, even with photographic or videographic accompaniment, inevitably fall short. It’s beautiful, majestic, and well worth visiting if you’re in the area, or amenable to a nine-hour drive from New Jersey. Channel the spirit of Ohio and say to yourself, “Well, why not?” Peter Dabbene’s website is peterdabbene.com, and his previous Hamilton Post columns can be read at www.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 or Lulu.com for $25 (print) or $4.99 (ebook).
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WRIGHTSTOWN BRICK $207,000 $555,000
Iris Nitzan 609-273-5550
Sharif M. Hatab 609-757-9647
1 & 2 Bed units
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 775 sq. ft.
BRICK COLUMBUS $555,000 $299,999
TRENTON BRICK $349,900 $555,000
TRENTON BRICK $250,000 $555,000
TRENTON BRICK $229,000 $555,000
Sarah Watson 609-316-4825 Team Sharif Sells
Sarah Watson 609-316-4825 Team Sharif Sells 6 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3,083 sq. ft.
4 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 2,344 sq. ft.
MILLSTONE BRICK $385,000 $555,000
HAMILTON BRICK $379,900 $555,000
Laura Hall 609-577-9924
Margaret Panaro 609-575-0312
Steve Psyllos 609-510-2624
Kimberley D. Witkowski 609-216-3127 The Lee Group
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2,210 sq. ft.
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,594 sq. ft.
Commercial apt building w/store
4 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1,392 sq. ft.
PISCATAWAY BRICK $399,000 $555,000
BRICK LEONARDO $555,000 $425,000
CREAM BRICK RIDGE $449,000 $555,000
Sneh Lata 732-646-0732
Dominic F. Picardi 609-937-6838
Jo Ann Stewart 609-529-6055
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1,500 sq. ft.
2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1,328 sq. ft.
Commercial, parking lot, full basement
HAMILTON BRICK $480,000 $555,000
BRICK MONROE $555,000 $499,000
Tony Lee 609-456-8360
Brian A. Smith 732-710-2535
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2,032 sq. ft.
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,664 sq. ft.
HOPEWELL BRICK $794,000 $555,000
HAMILTON BRICK $449,000 $555,000
Brian A. Smith 732-710-2535 Vacant Land
HAMILTON BRICK $452,000 $555,000
Peter San Paolo 609-902-7025 The Lee Group
Peter Tempesta 609-356-2546 Team Gersh
Auto body repair facility
4 Unit Apt Building
PRINCETON BRICK $990,000 $555,000
PERRINEVILLE BRICK $1,199,000 $555,000
Thomas G. Friedman 609-757-9647 Team Sharif Sells
Antonietta Soltesz 609-577-6935 The Lee Group
Jo Ann Stewart 609-529-6055
6 Bed, 3 Bath, 4,236 sq. ft.
5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3,000 sq. ft.
5 Bed, 3 Bath, 5,136 sq. ft.
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