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BY NICOLE VIVIANO
Always working behind the scenes and never seeking recognition are two qualities that ended up including one Bordentown resident in the 2020 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards. Doan Tucker was highlighted for her years of community service in Bordentown primarily through her work with Christ Church Parish by the county’s Women’s Advisory Council. She was nominated for and honored this year in recognition for her many accomplishments in community service, including providing meals to homeless families through the HomeFront Project, organizing Valentine’s treats for troops and free monthly laundry days for struggling families. She has lived in Bordentown since 2010, when she married her husband, the Rev. Matthew Tucker of Christ Church Parish. Matthew had been part of the local parish since 2008 so Doan moved from Virginia to join a new community. “When someone who works primarily behind the scenes and works so hard to make the project work, rather than gain notoriety for themselves, so much can be done and Doan is aware of that,” Matthew Tucker said. “So part of her success is really never seeking recognition for herself. And as it turns out, you do that for See TUCKER, Page 11
Emily Wheeler (left) and Alison Wall, both of Bordentown, were officially named Girl Scout Gold Award recipients last month. The pair have been in scouting together since they were kids.
Scout’s (highest) honor Residents earn Girl Scout Gold Awards BY NICOLE VIVIANO
A childhood of scouting ended in achievement for two Bordentown girls. Alison Wall and Emily Wheeler, who have been involved with their local Girl Scout troop together since kindergarten, have completed their Gold Award projects, the highest award achievable in the global leadership development program for girls. The two are entering into their senior year of high school at Bordentown Regional High School and have reflected on their years of hard work and fun with the Girl Scouts. Wheeler was placed in the
Girl Scouts by her mother, following a long tradition of involvement in her family. Her younger sister, mother, grandmothers and great grandmothers have all been involved, she said. Wheeler’s Gold Award project “Smart Wheelers” was completed over a two-year period from the summer leading into her sophomore year to fall 2019. The purpose of her project was to encourage and educate people on bike safety, and promote recycling of unused or older bikes. She decided to delve into this subject because she knows first-hand what the lack of bike safety can mean for a family. Her uncle had sustained two bike accidents, one of which was a hit and run by a vehicle. Although he has recovered from his acci-
dents, Wheeler explained the strain the situation put on the family and that it was “incredibly hard to go through.” “I think my main thing is just having more awareness of, and just sharing the word of how important bike safety is and hopefully that will be able to bring a bigger awareness of how important it is,” Wheeler said. “Because it’s a great exercise. It’s so good for the environment. But if people aren’t doing it safely, then there’s no point really in doing it.” To promote bike safety and awareness, Wheeler organized and participated in five community bike rides with the Bordentown Township Police Bike Patrol. These rides brought in about 20 people per event and focused on See SCOUTS, Page 6
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Parents, students and school staff across the state seemed to breathe a sigh of relief when Gov. Phil Murphy reversed part of the state’s initial back-toschool guidance and decided to allow families to opt for a 100% remote learning option. Bordentown Regional School District superintendent Edward Forsthoffer was one of them. Now, the district will offer a hybrid learning model for the 2020-21 school year, and parents will be able to select a fulltime online model for students. Early on in the reopening process, Forsthoffer, along with 200 other New Jersey superintendents, was concerned enough to sign a letter urging Murphy to change the state’s decision. July 20, he announced the change. “I think, initially, it was a problem,” Forsthoffer said. “We knew that we would have some families who would not be able to send their children due to medical issues. There were also a number of families who were uncomfortable and, if they did not choose to send their children in, they would need to withdraw them. I definitely felt that our students would be better staying with the district than being independent.” It’s also something the district was happy to take into consideration during the reopening planning process. The Bordentown Regional See SCHOOLS, Page 13
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Trusting the process SAM SCIARROTTA FROM THE EDITOR
New Jersey, and that feels so encouraging—but the risk of a resurgence will never really go away as long as people continue to ignore CDC guidelines. The painfully simple act of wearing a mask in a public space has become politicized. No matter how positive New Jersey’s COVID statistics are, we’re still in the middle of a global pandemic, and that pandemic has killed over half a million people. It continues to ravage states both near and far. Activists have been out in the streets protesting and working for justice every single day for months. However, these revolutionary, generation-defining protests are happening because social injustice and systemic racism are still ingrained in the fabric of the United States. It’s difficult to separate the guilt of happiness when all of this is happening. But maybe that’s the point. What’s comforting to me, though, is that we’re all kind of experiencing this for the first time together. We’re living through a watershed moment in our history. Of course navigating that is going to be a process. We just have to trust it.
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SCOUTS continued from Page 1 teaching riders of all levels the rules of the road and where to ride in town. To educate herself on bike mechanics, Wheeler enlisted the help of a family friend who owns a nonprofit in Asbury Park. Wheeler’s mother worked in Asbury Park and would drive her to Second Life Bikes owned by Kerri Martin. There she learned how to fix bikes, change tires and witnessed the nonprofit’s mission in action—taking unwanted bikes and recycling or refurbishing them for someone who otherwise couldn’t afford a bicycle. At the end of her project, Wheeler helped to get about 25 bikes donated to Martin’s business. Wheeler helped organize assemblies on bike safety at Clara Barton Elementary School and Peter Muschal Elementary School. She was able to get a speaker from Cross Country Connection, a biking rental and sporting company, to attend the assemblies and occasionally join her at her local tabling events around town. Wheeler attended local fairs and festivals to share her knowledge of bike safety and maintenance with the community. In 2018 and 2019, she held information tables at the town’s Green Fair and Fall Festival, as well as at a community day event in Chesterfield. She created trivia games, goodie bags and other giveaways, including reflectors and bike helmets, to entice people to learn about bike safety and her project. During 2019, she went to the Bor-
dentown City farmer’s market on several occasions. It was at the city’s farmer’s market that Wheeler and Wall shared an information table to talk to the community about their projects and their involvement with the Girl Scouts. Wall’s year-long Gold Award project, “Act Outside the Box,” combined her passion for theater and interest in promoting effective communication skills in children. She created activity boxes for kids from grades kindergarten to third. In the boxes, Wall made improvisational cards that depicted different social situations that the children may face in school. They ask the children to act out the scenarios and share responses in order to learn about communication. The boxes have donated costumes and toys to accompany the scene cue cards. She was able to get three boxes at Peter Muschal Elementary School, two at Clara Barton Elementary School and one at Lawrence Elementary School for their aftercare programs. Wall visited the schools to explain her project and its importance to the aftercare programs and kids. She would come back with revisions and additions and recalled how excited the kids would be to see her. “That was something that really showed me how impactful this project really was to some of these kids,” she said. Although she was brainstorming ideas since her freshman year, 2017,
Bordentown’s Alison Wall (front) and Emily Wheeler both earned their Girl Scout Gold Award last month. The two have been in scouting together for several years. the project was completed from January 2019 to February 2020. “I think I first really understood what the Gold Award was back in fifth grade or so,” Wall said. “And ever since then I’ve been like, ‘That’s something I want to work to achieve. That’s something I want to have a long-term goal for.’” Her intention was to not only help the kids work through social situations but also experience theater and acting perhaps for the first time. “The inspiration came from per-
sonal experience really since theater had always given me a way to express myself,” Wall said. “And I know that many people had struggled to do so especially due to the availability of technology and how a lot of people nowadays would rather text than go talk to someone face to face. So I wanted to help younger children develop these necessary communication skills while also giving them an outlet to express themselves.” Wall has been involved with theater productions since middle school. Her last production was the high school’s spring musical 9 to 5 in February this year. For this production, she was involved on “both ends of the spectrum”—the ensemble, crew work, paperwork and set construction. As a troop, Wheeler and Wall completed their earlier Bronze and Silver Awards together. And Wheeler and Wall share more than their friendship and involvement in Troop #23921. Both their mothers are co-leaders for their troop. They are gearing up for their last year of high school and preparing to enter college. Wall is applying to schools that offer a major in stage management because of her interest in theater and the arts. Wheeler is interested in business, possibly in fashion merchandising, and hopes to run her own company one day. Contact staff writer NICOLE VIVIANO: nviviano@communitynews.org, (609) 3961511, ext. 118, twitter.com/nicoleviviano, facebook.com/nicoleviviano609.
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Wondering if the time is right to reschedule that doctor’s appointment, lab or imaging test or hospital procedure? Capital Health is ready to see you again. All of our hospital and outpatient care locations are open and ready to accept appointments or reschedule any visits you may have canceled or postponed over the past few months. If you suspect you are having a medical emergency like a heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE STEPS WE ARE TAKING TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE DURING THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES: Everyone must wear a mask when inside our locations. Everyone must maintain appropriate social distancing. Signage has been placed at all locations to help guide this. Public seating areas have been rearranged. Only four people are permitted per elevator, spaced out to the corners. Staff regularly clean common areas and high-touch surfaces with hospital-approved disinfectant cleansers. Patient care areas are cleaned between patients using disinfectant cleansers and portable ultraviolet lights. All COVID-19 positive inpatients are cared for in one area. Non-positive inpatients are cared for in completely separate areas and are never in the same units as COVID-19 positive inpatients.
Everyone entering our locations is required to have their temperature taken. Some locations use zero contact thermal monitors that take your temperature from a greater distance than the standard temporal thermometer. Anyone with a temperature equal to or greater than 100° F is not allowed to enter. Visitors are currently restricted. Only one visitor at a time is allowed for each patient in the facility. Multiple visitors may not enter and gather in lobby or waiting areas. The visitor must wear a mask and clean hands when entering and exiting the patient room. Visitors are strongly encouraged to remain in the room and not travel throughout the facility. Visitors are not permitted in the designated COVID-19 units at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (video visits with these patients can be arranged through our patient advocates).
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NEW LOCATION FOR CAPITAL HEALTH PRIMARY CARE – BORDENTOWN Capital Health Primary Care – Bordentown, part of Capital Health Medical Group and a trusted provider of pediatric, adult, and geriatric care in Burlington County, New Jersey, has moved to a new location at 100 K Johnson Boulevard N., Suite 101, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505 (on the northbound side of Route 130, across from the Team 85 Fitness & Wellness Center). Although the office is new, patients receive care from the same board certified physicians they know and trust, including Drs. Jamie Flynn, Janey Hughes, Maria Lugo, Joshua Mleczko, and Natalie Redziniak, as well as nurse practitioner Stephanie Shapiro. They are all available for appointments to provide check-ups, sick visits and preventive care for children and adults (including care that’s specific for women and older adults). “Now more than ever, finding a health care provider that inspires confidence and trust is important for anyone who needs care,” said DR. MARIA LUGO, lead physician at Capital Health Primary Care – Bordentown. “We take our role in the community very seriously, and while it’s exciting to be in a brand new building, it’s important for our patients
and anyone looking for a primary care provider to know that the move reaffirms our commitment to safe, convenient care.” Capital Health Primary Care offices have put into place safety measures to make in-person office visits safer. All individuals are required to wear face masks at our facilities and must have their temperatures taken prior to entering the facility. If they have been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 14 days or have a temperature equal or greater to 100° F, they will not be permitted in the office and will instead be asked to schedule a video visit. Our offices are cleaned with hospital-approved disinfectant on a regular basis, and seating areas have been rearranged to support social distancing. Patients are also encouraged to enter the facilities by themselves whenever feasible or schedule video visit appointments over secure connections on their computers or mobile devices from home. Office hours at the new Capital Health Primary Care – Bordentown location are Monday and Tuesday ( 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). To make an appointment, call 609.298.2005 or learn more by visiting capitalhealth.org/bordentown.
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell Receives THIRD CONSECUTIVE CHEST PAIN CENTER ACCREDITATION When you or someone you know is having a heart attack, getting the appropriate treatment in a timely manner greatly increases the likelihood of a better outcome. Through its commitment to an evidence-based, protocoldriven approach to care that can reduce the time to treatment during the critical early stages of a heart attack, Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has earned accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for the third consecutive time.
care and improve heart health by ensuring that participating health care organizations like Capital Health meet systemic quality-of-care measures and implement necessary protocols, processes, and systems in order to earn accreditation.
“Now, more than ever, it’s important for the community we serve to know that when they need us most, we are here and ready to provide care safely and efficiently,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “In addition to reaffirming our role as a leader in providing state-of-the-art care for cardiac emergencies, this shows our community that we remain up to date with the latest best practices for managing heart attacks with increased speed and efficiency, as well as providing education about the early signs of heart attack, all of which leads to better outcomes for our patients.” The goal of the ACC and its Chest Pain Center Accreditation program is to transform cardiovascular
If you think you or someone you know is having a heart attack, calling 9-1-1 should be your first step to talk with a trained dispatcher and have an ambulance sent to your location as quickly as possible. Treatment can begin on site when the ambulance arrives, which saves valuable time when every second counts toward a better outcome.
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“Earning a third consecutive accreditation from the ACC is a great accomplishment and a testament to the unwavering dedication of our entire team,” said Dr. Lara Samson, medical director of Capital Health’s Chest Pain Center. “Implementing rigorous ACC guidelines to provide our patients with the highest quality emergency cardiac care requires a concerted effort and is only possible thanks to the hard work of our experienced doctors, nurses, and other dedicated professionals.”
To learn more about Capital Health’s Chest Pain Center, visit capitalchestpain.org. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone you know is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
CAPITAL HEALTH OPENS NEW PRIMARY CARE OFFICE IN HAMILTON Capital Health Medical Group, Capital Health’s network of more than 400 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, has opened Capital Health Primary Care – Nottingham, a new primary care office conveniently located at 1700 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619. The new office features three board certified doctors who are available for appointments to provide check-ups, sick visits and preventive care for children and adults (including care that’s specific for women and older adults). This office accepts most insurances and was previously located at 1235 WhitehorseMercerville Road in Hamilton. “If you don’t already have a primary care doctor, our office offers daytime and evening appointment hours for routine check-ups and follow-up visits, as well as sick visits for when you’re not feeling well,” said DR. NAILA WASTI, a board certified internist and lead physician at Capital Health Primary Care – Nottingham. Dr. Wasti is
joined by Dr. Rubina Raza, a board certified internist, and Dr. Catherine Cicco, a board certified family medicine physician with experience in providing care for adolescents and adults, including women’s health, men’s health, and geriatric health. In July, Nurse Practitioners Kathleen Bornhoeft and Neida Hernandez-Lewis joined the practice. Like all Capital Health Medical Group primary care offices, Capital Health Primary Care – Nottingham offers video visits, in addition to office visits, to safely and conveniently provide patients with the most appropriate care. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Wednesday (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). To make an appointment at Capital Health Primary Care – Nottingham, call 609.303.4870 or learn more by visiting capitalhealth.org/nottingham.
INTRODUCING CAPITAL HEALTHY LIVING A New Idea in Senior Living If home is where the heart is, then home is where independent seniors would rather be. Capital Healthy Living is a new program starting August 10 designed to provide the services that empower seniors to stay independent and in their own homes, for longer. From transportation to scheduling assistance with Capital Health primary and specialty care providers including video visits, engagement and coaching, Capital Healthy Living is available every step of the way. “Certainly with the COVID-19 crisis, one thing it has taught us is how important it is to have a highly qualified health care team around you, whether for routine care or more acute needs,” said David Dafilou, vice president and chief administrative officer of Clinically Integrated Network at Capital Health. “With two, top-rated health care facilities in our community, more than 40 outpatient locations and more than 400 primary and specialty care physicians, Capital Health has all of the resources to provide seniors with the health care support they need, right here where they live.”
… ENGAGEMENT AND COACHING One-on-one discussions with your LCM on your medical care, including: • Help with chronic disease management • LCM-shared updates with your primary care physician for more coordinated care • Post-discharge and Emergency Room follow up with your LCM to better understand your plan of care and next steps • Availability of LCM to family members or caregivers (upon your approval) … SOCIAL AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES • Capital Health hosted social event or wellness/exercise class (four per month) • Free training session with a Capital Health trainer at the Capital Health Wellness Center to develop a customized exercise regimen (one per year) • Linkage to community events • Social media and newsletter • Emotional and cognitive support
CAPITAL HEALTHY LIVING OFFERS: … EASIER ACCESS TO CARE Including a dedicated life care manager (LCM) who assists in scheduling all Capital Health Medical Group physician appointments and helps develop a customized healthy living plan tailored to meet individual needs and goals. … TELEHEALTH SUPPORT AND SCHEDULING Guidance and assistance in scheduling secure telehealth video visits to safely and conveniently provide you with the care you need from home. … TRANSPORTATION Scheduled via UBER Health or Capital
Capital Healthy Living is a new program, with plans to provide non-medical offerings and additional services specifically selected to help make living at home easier and more convenient. All customized, individualized and coordinated by a dedicated Capital Health Life Care Manager. Capital Healthy Living is currently being offered as a pilot program for just $50 a month.
Livery through your LCM, the program includes costs for transportation to all Capital Health Medical Group appointments and Capital Health hospital services, as well as two non-medical roundtrips per month (within 15 miles of your residence) and up to four roundtrips per month to a Capital Health hosted social event or wellness class.
To learn more, call 609.537.7087, email healthyliving@capitalhealth.org or visit www.capitalhealth.org/capitalhealthyliving.
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that I had recovered nicely and could return to school and sports without restrictions.” Helping children return to play as athletes is important, but their success in school is Dr. Matarese’s top priority. He provides workshops for teachers and other school staff so they can gain a better understanding of concussions and make accommodations that allow students to return to learn. Dr. Matarese was so impressed by Joseph’s commitment to recovery that he invited his young patient to help with a program for faculty and staff at a Mercer County school. “This was the first time that I had a middle school student assist me with a presentation for teachers, and Joseph was very motivated to teach others about the need to prevent repeat injuries and permanent brain damage,” said Dr. Matarese. “Learning about concussion from a student’s perspective was particularly powerful, and we were fortunate to have Joseph share his experience.” To learn more about Capital Health’s Concussion Program, part of the Capital Institute for Neurosciences, visit capitalneuro.org. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Matarese, call 609.537.7300.
Joseph DiClaudio assists Dr. Emil Matarese at a concussion presentation for teachers prior to COVID-19 school closures.
Like many children his age, 12-year-old Joseph DiClaudio of Hamilton, New Jersey enjoys the competition that comes with sports, especially when he’s representing his school on the basketball court. Joseph thrives when he’s part of a team, but after being injured during a game on January 27, 2019, he feared that his season would be cut short. “The first symptoms that I had were all over head pain and some vision problems,” said Joseph. “I was taken to the ER at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, where they diagnosed me with having a concussion and referred me to Dr. Matarese for follow up.” Bruises and scrapes are easy to spot, but concussions are unseen injuries that require special care and management to avoid potential long-term consequences. Getting an accurate diagnosis as soon as possible is a crucial first step on the road to recovery. Fortunately for Joseph, Dr. Emil Matarese would be guiding him the rest of the way. Dr. Matarese is director of the Concussion Program at Capital Health’s Capital Institute for Neurosciences and a regional leader in treating concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. According to Joseph, Dr. Matarese helped everyone understand what they were dealing with the day after his injury. “Dr. Matarese is very knowledgeable and caring,” said Joseph. “He did a great job explaining my symptoms, like the change in my eye movement and my headaches. My grandfather, who went to the office with me and my mother, was very impressed!” Impaired eye movement is common after concussions and makes reading or focusing on a computer screen for extended periods of time difficult for the patient. Rest for the body and the brain is the best course of action for recovery. To many adults, keeping all activity to a minimum may sound like a nice break, but brain rest (which includes no texting, no computers or video games, and minimal TV) can be a real challenge for today’s constantly connected young people. “Not resting can make matters worse and extend the time it takes to recover from the concussion,” Dr. Matarese warns. “Dr. Matarese gave me a note for school excusing me from class work, tests, homework, and gym class,” said Joseph. “Along with resting my eyes as much as possible to allow my brain to heal, he gave my mother massage exercises to do on my neck to help relieve my headaches. At my appointment the next week, he said 10Bordentown Current | Health Headlines by Capital Health
CONCUSSION FACTS What is a CONCUSSION? A concussion is an injury to the brain. A concussion can be from a direct hit to the head or from getting checked or tackled. Symptoms of a concussion may appear immediately or may not appear for several hours or even days. It’s important not to hide the fact that you are experiencing symptoms of a concussion, and to tell your coach immediately.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of a Concussion SIGNS ARE THINGS OTHERS SEE:
… Appears confused or dazed … Can’t recall things prior to being injured … Can’t recall things after being injured … Loss of balance or coordination … Loss of consciousness — no matter how long … Seems irritable or other personality changes … Forgets routine plays or position on the field
SYMPTOMS ARE THINGS YOU FEEL: … Headache … Dizziness … Sick to your stomach and/or vomiting … Feeling foggy or confused
… Sensitivity to light or noise … Feeling sluggish or tired … Problems concentrating … Feeling “off” or “don’t feel right”
HAVING ONLY ONE SYMPTOM MAY INDICATE YOU HAVE A CONCUSSION FOR EMERGENCY CARE, Capital Health offers a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. Neurology and neuropsychology experts from the Capital Institute for Neurosciences can provide thorough evaluation, follow-up, and treatment for teens and adults at our Hopewell and Langhorne locations.
TUCKER continued from Page 1 the better part of the decade and someone’s going to recognize your work.” Tucker’s involvements over her years in Bordentown include helping create monthly hot meals for residents living in motels through the HomeFront program, collecting items for families displaced by fires, sewing and collecting baby products and diapers for the Burlington Chapter of Newborns in Need, collecting items for women’s shelters, cooking special meals for single-service members living in the dorms at the Joint Base and bringing greeting cards to local nursing home residents. She also collects and sorts food at the community food pantry, brings water to participants at the annual 5K run for Bordentown schools and creates meals for community meal trains for those recovering from illness or family loss. The Bordentown Laundry Project, where Tucker collects and distributes laundry products and quarters for those in need, was postponed until it is deemed safe. The monthly free laundry night is generally held at Rivertown Laundromat, located at 351 Farnsworth Ave. Tucker’s work in the community and church are values instilled in her by her parents. Her family while growing up tended to move around a lot. Eventually they settled in Falls Church, in northern Virginia. Her father became a priest in an Episcopal church in their town after Tucker had graduated from high school. Tucker said she didn’t consider herself a “PK” or “preacher’s kid” because she was older around the time her family took on a bigger role in the religious community. When her father was put in charge of his own parish, Tucker became involved in the church, recognizing community needs and working with local youth. Tucker met her future husband while he was attending seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, not far from her father’s parish in Falls Church. When they moved to Bordentown, she wanted to see how she could help this new community of people. “I wanted to see how things were done here and see how I can be helpful,” Tucker said. “So that took some time to recognize what we do well together as a parish, and what else we can do in the future.” When asked about her many charitable works and local initiatives, Tucker is quick to mention others who were part of a project, never taking full credit for her efforts. That’s typical of Tucker, said her friend—and nominator—Rebecca Collins. “Doan does so much and doesn’t want any recognition,” Collins said. “And then when I started compiling the list of things that she does it was just crazy, like she does so much. I know she doesn’t want the recognition but I feel like that’s almost why she deserved it.” In a video acceptance speech Tucker went through the major projects she has been involved in over the years. Since the onset of the pandemic Tucker has adapted to the needs of the community. She has collected and distributed over 2,000 masks to frontline workers.
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will be implemented in the fall if conditions stay the same, though parts of the plan may change before then. “With social distancing, we cannot have all of our students in the schools at the same time,” Forsthoffer said. “The hybrid model allows us to offer in-person teaching, to some degree, as well as virtual learning.” Bordentown’s hybrid model will run on a Group A and Group B structure, allowing in-person instruction five out of every 10 days for each student, if they are able to physically go to school. Group A will have in-person instruction on Tuesdays and Thursday for approximately three hours. Literacy, math, science and social studies will be taught at the elementary level. At the secondary level, students will follow their traditional block schedule, just within an abbreviated timeframe. Students will go home prior to lunchtime, and to-go meals will be available. In the afternoon, Group A will have asynchronous learning. Elementary students will receive art or music instruction, and older students will work on longterm projects or with one another in virtual groups during the timeframe. While Group A does asynchronous work, Group B will receive live, virtual instruction. That group will also complete asynchronous work on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Group B will learn in-person on Wednesdays and Fridays, and groups will alternate Mondays. “We are developing social distancing guidelines for the classrooms, hallways, and buses,” Forsthoffer said. “Entry protocols for entering the building and guidelines for reducing visitors and other forms of cross contamination. The committee has been working at a fervent pace to make sure that we are ready for your children in the fall. It will look different, but it will be as safe as possible. Rest easy knowing that we are all in this together.”
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Almost a decade had passed since Joseph Borden and other delegates from the colonies met within the walls of the Stamp Act Congress to address concerns over taxes legislated by the British Parliament that affected their liberties. Now, uneasiness loomed as representatives from Virginia met in Williamsburg to discuss the urgency of creating a standing Committee of Correspondence and Inquiry for the purpose of dealing with serious lawful acts and proceedings between their colony and the mother country. In doing so, they also felt that their affairs were intertwined with every aspect of their neighbors and therefore, strongly suggested that each colony should form a similar committee. Copies of the stamped resolutions were then delivered by horseback and stage to various leaders in their respective capitals. Britain viewed the entire episode as nothing more than an act of insurrection instigated by a motley collection of unruly rabble-rousers. Nevertheless, the New Jersey Assembly agreed with Virginia that concentrated efforts involving the attitudes of Great Britain were warranted and established its own Committee of Correspondence and Inquiry with the appointment of nine prominent men to serve, including Joseph Borden. In July of 1774, these members appeared before the first New Jersey Convention in the town of New Brunswick and passed vital measures relating to the growing crisis. New Jersey’s Royal Governor, William Franklin, was a Loyalist and
opposed liberty-minded sentiment by reporting any findings of dissension to Parliament through various channels. Because of this, few citizens were publicly willing to express their distain. However, in private, many supported the direction of the New Jersey Assembly. It wasn’t long before heated political drama erupted over the unyielding viewpoints of Governor Franklin and angry delegates calling for his deposition. Over the course of the next year, the unsettled climate forced him to vacate his waterfront mansion in Burlington for the seclusion of his residence in Perth Amboy. In September, a collective government body of delegates from every colony except Georgia met at Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia to execute the core tasks of their grievances against British authority through discussion and debate. From the moment it was called to order, the intensity of the First Continental Congress was fueled with raw emotion. Although opinions differed according to their geography, the delegates were strongly unified in their cause. After a month of exhaustive efforts, they achieved their objectives with the establishment of the Declaration and Resolves. This set of principles was presented to Parliament. If the principles were not attended to, Congress agreed to meet and contemplate further resistance the following year. This ultimatum resonated soundly in
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Philip Angarone, Realtor Associate® (609) 462-0062 mobile
Philip Angarone, Realtor Associate® (609) 462-0062 mobile
Philip Angarone, Realtor Associate® (609) 462-0062 mobile
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