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For the first time since his initial season as Bordentown High basketball coach in 2014, John Myers does not have a stud offensive player who can drop 20 to 30 points on any given night. Gone are the likes of Myron Gordon, Date Gibson, Manny Ansong, Darnill Brown, Jacquey Mendez, Jordan Martin and Gavin Shiver. What remains are guys who Myers is imploring to score just seven points per game. “This is a unique opportunity when you can see every boxscore having nine scorers,” Myers said. “I always say to them ‘If nine of you score seven points each, that’s 63. The difference between this team and other teams I’ve had is other teams would score 80, but they would give up 68. If this team scores 63, I don’t know how the other team gets past 50.” It’s an ambitious plan considering nine guys is a lot to have scoring every night, but Myers has confidence it can be done thanks to one guy—Aiden Kennedy. The Scotties will have an offense that absolutely needs a good point guard to get everyone involved. See KENNEDY, Page 10

While the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rage throughout the United States during the month of January, the government struggled to provide enough doses to those looking to be protected from the deadly virus. Across the country, states have struggled to meet demand, and the doses shipped have been significantly outweighed by the number of people looking to be vaccinated. When appointments do open up at vaccination sites, available slots are often booked up within hours or less. People have been left confused and frustrated—wondering how, when and where they will get inoculated. In New Jersey, the vaccine was first made available to healthcare workers, first responders and staff and residents of long-term care facilities starting in mid-December. Then at the beginning of January, the Trump Administration announced that it was releasing the stockpile of vaccines it was holding to ensure people would be able to get the required second dose. A few days later, on Jan. 14, See VACCINE, Page 8

Bordentown’s Barrett Young was named the new CEO of the Rescue Mission of Trenton last month.

Keeping it in the family Bordentown resident takes over as Rescue Mission head BY SAM SCIARROTTA

When it comes to the Rescue Mission of Trenton, Barrett Young isn’t exactly a stranger. He ser ved as the organization’s chief operating officer for nearly a decade. He’s worked for the mission even longer. And he’s been around the organiza-

tion since he was a kid—the Rescue Mission’s outgoing CEO, Mar y Gay AbbottYoung, is his mother. So when Abbott-Young decided to step down and assume the role of president, Young was the perfect replacement. He was officially named the new CEO last month. “There are a lot of mixed emotions with it,” Young said. “There’s a lot of pride that comes with it—that the board had enough trust and belief in me to put me in this position, that my mom had enough trust and belief

in me to see that it was time to step into a new role. It’s bittersweet.” Young, a Bordentown resident, was installed effective Jan. 1. “This is a perfect win-win for the mission, connecting our noble past with the challenges of today and our vision for the future,” Niel Siekerka, chair of the board of directors said in a press release. “Between Mar y Gay and Barrett, they share over six decades of experience with our organization—having led us through unprecSee YOUNG, Page 7

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Winter pandemic blues SAM SCIARROTTA FROM THE EDITOR

When I think about late winter, I think about my least favorite months. Don’t get me wrong, I love winter! I like being able to nestle under some blankets, get cozy and drink a hot beverage while reading a book or playing Animal Crossing on the Switch. I love snow—as I’m writing this, I keep glancing out the window waiting for the rain and sleet to turn into fluffy snowflakes. I can’t get enough of it (though, that’s definitely due in part to the fact that I live in an apartment complex and, therefore, don’t have to shovel). January and February, though, are long. I start to get restless at the beginning of February in a normal year. It’s a bleak month, especially when there’s no snow. The idea of being able to drive down the shore blasting Darkness on the Edge of Town with the windows rolled down is almost unbearable—so close, yet so far away. Now, in the middle of a pandemic and with vaccine appointments for my family and friends in the spring, I can’t wait for this month to fly by. My antsiness is at an all-time high. I’m ready to sing ABBA songs into a karaoke mic

at a dirty dive bar with my friends. We’re so close to being able to do that and so many things we miss from the before times—live music, going to baseball games, being able to hug our loved ones. The pandemic continues to rage on in the United States, but with vaccine rollout on the move, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. And though things seem to have stalled out briefly (see story on the cover), I’m choosing to be patient, especially as new advances, like the third Johnson & Johnson vaccine, become available. Or, nearly available. We’re almost there, gang. I know I’m not the only one who feels antsy. But that doesn’t mean we should throw everything we’ve been doing for the last year out the window. Please, keep wearing masks, continue to social distance and act like we were at the beginning of the pandemic. Now is not the time to loosen our guidelines. The end is (sort of) in sight. Who knows when we’ll get back to how we operated before COVID-19. Maybe we never will. But we’ll be able to function in a somewhat normal society soon. Let’s get there together. Contact SAM SCIARROTTA: ssciarrotta@ communitynews.org, (609) 396-1511, ext. 121, facebook.com/samsciarrotta1

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“On behalf of the residents of Bordentown I would like to personally thank Rep. Kim for his efforts in naming our local Post Office after a Bordentown folk hero Clara Barton who was instrumental in beginning the first Public School in the United States right here in Bordentown,” said Jim Lynch, mayor of Bordentown City. “Her School House located here is currently undergoing renovations. This was no easy feat and I know the Congressman has been working on this for some time now. We salute and thank him.”

BRHS artist is contest runner-up Bordentown Regional High School student Ashley Gonzalez was recognized by Burlington County last month. Gonzalez—and four other county students—were named runners-up in the 2020 Red Ribbon poster contest. She was one of 250 artists who submitted entries. Red Ribbon Week is held nationwide every October and is the largest drug use prevention campaign in the United States. Burlington County hosts an art contest in conjunction with the program annually. This year’s theme was “Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.” The poster submissions are usually displayed at Rowan College at Burlington County. This year’s even was virtual.

Bordentown football player Jaden Blanding was recently named the Bill Gordon-George Masters Memorial Football Club of Burlington County’s 2020 Defensive Player of the Year.

Families invited to sign up for literacy program The Burlington County Library System is encouraging families with young children to sign up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The program challenges kids to read 1,000 books before they start grade school. Each branch of the library, including Bordentown, has a collection of books curated for the program to help families get started. Any book that a child reads or hears read to them—books read by siblings, stories read to them at daycare, the same book multiple times—counts toward the challenge. The goal can be met in under three years with one book a day. With three books a day, it can be reached in a year. Over 100 children registered for the program in 2020, and the library system hopes more will sign up this year. Participants read a combined 31,035 books, and 25 reached the 1,000 book goal. Parents can register on the library’s website and track books through Beanstack. For more information, visit bcls.lib.nj.us/1kbbk.

Mural project funded The Downtown Bordentown Association recently approved a budget to fund Bordentown Arts’ Children’s Mural Project. The DBA will provide materials and supplies. Artists Thomas Kelly, Jessica Petty, Catherine Martzloff and Marlon Davila will draft a design based on the theme of Peace, Love, Hope and Com-

munity. Bordentown students will help bring the piece to life. The idea for the project came about during the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest throughout 2020. The project hopes to manifest Abraham Lincoln’s “the better angels of our nature” idea, said a Bordentown Arts Facebook post. The piece will be made up of four 4 ft. x 8 ft. panels. Each will be dedicated to one of the four themes: Peace, Love, Hope and Community. Kelly, Petty, Martzloff and Davila will each design a panel, and the panels will be painted by children in Bordentown City. Since large gatherings are still not possible, each artist’s design will be transferred to the panel, which will then be cut up into 18 16 in. x 16 in. squares. Participants will be able to paint their square at home. The work will be re-assembled, like a mosaic. “Symbolically this forced tactic introduces a sub-theme to the work; that though we are still mostly forced to be apart, we nevertheless continue to be a part of, and work within a larger whole,” the Facebook post read. “With creativity and expression not thwarted due to challenging circumstances.” Bordentown Arts hopes the piece will be completed by the spring. It will be located at the new Bordentown City municipal complex, set for the former Divine World Mission space. Our goal in undertaking this project is to have artists, but more especially our children, in their own special way, memorialize this incredibly unique and demanding time in our history,” said Bordentown Arts. “And then have the work inspire and serve as a reminder of the values that, as a community, helped carry us through this dark, tumultuous and uncertain time.”

Historical society ‘raises the roof’ After nearly a year of fundraising and advocacy, the Bordentown Historical Society was able to replace the roof at the Clara Barton Schoolhouse. The society was helped in part by Joe Gankiewicz and Trenton Roofing and Siding. The structure was covered by a massive blue tarp for months. The eight holes in the schoolhouse’s roof needed to be covered somehow until full repairs were able to be made. That kickstarted the historical society’s campaign, which was set to start last March but was sidelined when the coronavirus pandemic hit. The Raise the Roof for Clara campaign aims to restore and preserve the schoolhouse, where Clara Barton taught children in 1852. In addition to the new roof, repairs include HVAC, technological upgrades and lighting. The group also hopes to replace the rotted fencing outside of the building. The building currently has two stories but no stairs, so the only way to access the top floor—and the heading controls that are up there—is to climb a ladder. Goldman, who portrays Clara Barton for storytelling events and other historical presentations at the schoolSee AROUND TOWN, Page 6

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YOUNG continued from Page 1 edented challenges with the compassion, vibrancy and hope that is at the heart of the mission.” And, as Young says, he’ll be responsible for “all of it.” That includes a shelter that is open 365 days a year, a 91-bed behavioral health unit that provides addition and mental health counseling, ambulator y care, a thrift store and permanent supportive housing. Young will also be responsible for working with the board of directors and management team. “I always like to say that the mission has a little bit of everything,” he said. “In a way, that’s a good thing. It’s a very busy place. There’s never a dull moment. We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and we provide service at any level. That’s a thing that we’ve always prided ourselves on at the mission. When people are at the lowest of their lives, we’re there.” Last year, the Rescue Mission served 71,992 warm meals, offered shelter to 1,018 individuals, provided counseling and vocational development to 80 people in the residential behavioral health treatment program and helped 153 previously unhoused individuals with permanent supportive housing. Those services have been consistent over the last several decades, and ultimately, Young said his goal is to keep that up while continuing to evolve to fit a society where certain technologies are becoming more and more necessary to survive. “I don’t want to screw up what the mission has done for 100-plus years,” he said. “That’s goal No. 1. My overall goal is for the Rescue Mission to provide the utmost quality of services in an ever-changing world. Everything is data-driven—how can we as an organization use data to further our mission? A lot of agencies struggle with technology. One of my main goals is to keep us relevant with that. If you’re not relevant with technology, can you really provide all of these services?” And young has seen a lot of change at the Rescue Mission. As a Trenton nonprofit, it had its moments of struggle, he said, but he’s proud of what his mother built over the last several decades. “I joke that I might retire before Mary Gay retires,” he said. “I’ve had a very fortunate upbringing in employment because I’ve had the opportunity to work not only for my mom, but for one of my biggest mentors in the working world. I like to read other people’s work, but I got to see her in action. I’m very passionate

for the Rescue Mission, and that all comes from her. Was it always beautiful and easy to work with her? Hell no! We had ups and downs, but we managed to work through it. Now, I have the ultimate mentor that I can lean on and always call. There’s not always that transition from the top to be able to do that.” One of Young’s other leadership influences is Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has a quote of Tomlin’s—”The standard is the standard”—framed in his office at the Rescue Mission. “It’s a ver y simple phrase, but when you think about it, it’s ver y complex,” he said. “We believe in the intrinsic worth and value of ever yone who walks in the door. If ever yone who works here believes that standard, we’re going to be okay. If the staff can buy in, we’ll be able to continue to do this.” Young studies Tomlin and others who hold leadership and management positions to keep both him and his staff motivated and educated. “Just because you have a title doesn’t automatically mean you’re a good leader,” he said. “I like to research, read and try to educate myself. What do good leaders do? How do they get people to the place they want to go?” And he’s grateful that part of that education has come from his own mother over the last number of years. “Sometimes people want to hang on until the very end,” he said. “Sometimes that’s not the best thing to do. I think she realized that. That’s not to say she doesn’t have the ability. She just believes that the best thing she can do is fundraise, work on the strategic plan without the headaches and stress that come with being CEO. That’s not an easy thing for people who are leaders to recognize. But she did.” Young has lived in Bordentown for four years with his wife, Leichena, and children Adam, 11, and Leeyah, 3. He said he’s happy to live in a town that helps further his own values—both in and out of the office. “We love Bordentown,” he said. “We love our neighborhood. It’s fantastic. My wife is African American, and our kids are biracial. We have really, really, tried to raise them in an environment of unity, equity, things of that nature. It’s like the United Nations on our street. That’s what it’s supposed to look like. I love Bordentown for what it offers. I’m very proud of Bordentown.”

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VACCINE continued from Page 1 New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy opened up vaccinations to people ages 65 and older, and those with high-risk medical conditions. It was subsequently revealed there was no stockpile of vaccines, and that the second doses had already been released at the end of December. This exacerbated the problem— an even larger pool of people were left seeking vaccinations, but the anticipated increase in supply never occurred. This resulted in a severe shortage in appointments available for qualified individuals. (For information on who currently qualifies to get the vaccine, see the graphic above.) Currently, there are three ways for qualified individuals to make an appointment. To start, all people should register with the N.J. Vaccine Scheduling System (covidvaccine.nj.gov). They will be emailed an invitation to schedule an appointment when they are eligible and slots open up. The state has also set up an NJVSS call center to assist individuals, including those with no computers, in pre-registering and scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. For assistance call (855) 568-0545. The second is to make an appointment directly with one of the many designated vaccination sites across the state. In Burlington County, these include: Boyd’s Pharmacy locations in Columbus, Medford and Pemberton; Burlington County Health Department in Westampton; the Burlington County Megasite at Moorestown Mall; RMG Urgent Care Center in North Willingboro; the ShopRite pharmacies in Mount Laurel and Medford; Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers in Burlington City; and Southern

Jersey Family Medical Centers in Pemberton. In Mercer, these include: Capital Health System in Hopewell; the Henry J. Austin Health Centers in Trenton; Hunterdon Family and Sports Medicine in Pennington; the Princeton Health Dept.; Riverside Urgent Care in Ewing; Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton; the ShopRite at Hamilton Marketplace Boulevard; and the ShopRite in Pennington. Other nearby sites include Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro and the Middlesex County megasite in Edison. For a full list of vaccination sites in New Jersey and contact information, go to covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine. Due to the high demand, there is a high likelihood that the sites on this list will be fully booked. Finally, select healthcare facilities, including many hospitals, are offering vaccines directly to their workers. Anyone who works at one of these facilities should contact their employer to learn if the vaccine is available there. *** As of Jan. 24, the state had administered more than 550,000 doses of vaccine. This is about half the overall doses that have been received by the state. The rest were delivered to commercial entities for distribution, such as pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, Gov. Murphy told CNBC on Jan. 20 that that part of the vaccine rollout has been problematic.. “They basically amassed these doses, they schedule visits to longterm care nursing homes, extended living, and they’re punching under their weight, particularly Walgreens, and that’s where most of the yet to be used doses are,” Murphy told CNBC.

He added that the companies should “put more bodies on the case” to increase vaccinations. Meanwhile, for several reasons, Mercer County sat near the bottom of the state in the number of people vaccinated by the end of January. New Jersey began vaccinating residents starting on Dec. 15, but Mercer didn’t hold its first vaccination clinic until Dec. 28. The state of New Jersey reported on its COVID-19 Information Hub that as of mid-day Jan. 24, Mercer County had vaccinated 13,587 people. During the week of Jan. 17-23, a total of 4,854 people received shots— an average of about 700 people a day. By comparison, neighboring Burlington and Middlesex counties had vaccinated roughly twice as many people overall. As of Jan. 25, a total of 27,287 people had received vaccines in Burlington County, and an average of about 1,200 per day between Jan. 17-23. In Middlesex County, a total of 40,540 had been vaccinated by Jan. 24, with an average of more than 1,800 per day between Jan. 17-23. Bergen was the county with highest number in the state, with 61,261 vaccinations as of Jan. 24. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes said that part of the problem with rolling out vaccinations was that fact that there is no county department of health in Mercer. Health departments in the county are run by each of the municipalities, some of which contract with other towns. Hughes said vaccine deployment in Mercer County has been a collaborative effort between the Mercer County Division of Public Health, the County Health Officers Association, Capital Health System and a number of other entities (such as the nursing school at Mercer County Community College). “While it might seem like Mercer was lagging, many Mercer towns conducted their own vaccine clinics based on the capacity they could manage, and only for people who met the 1A category, including their local police, fire and EMTs,” Hughes said in an email. In a video posted to YouTube on Jan. 21, Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin spoke about the vaccine situation. He said that starting at the end of December, Hamilton teamed up with the other towns in Mercer County to create “points of distribution, or PODs.” The PODs were closed to the general public, and the initial priority was to vaccinate healthcare workers and first responders (firefighters, EMS and police). “It’s been a great success,” he said. “We’ve been able to vaccinate thousands of residents here in Mercer County.” He said that the PODs rotated between the municipalities throughout the county during the first weeks of January. Those who received initial vaccinations were slated to start receiving second doses during the last

week of January. He said that the PODs “allow people from across the county to get vaccinated. It allows those people who qualify to get vaccinated to make a more convenient appointment.” “Unfortunately the amount of vaccine available to us as a county and as a township is severely diminished,” Martin said. “It’s not nearly enough to accommodate the demand that we’ve seen from you all.” He said that in the days after the state increased the pool of eligible recipients on Jan. 14, Hamilton Township received more than 2,500 calls from people wanting the vaccine. Supply is a major problem, and will continue to be going forward, said Hughes. “As of today (Jan. 22), the state is giving Mercer County only 800 doses per week,” he said. Those doses must be shared with towns based on population. Vaccines must be used within seven days of receipt from the state. “The state and counties are all behind because the federal government has released so little vaccine to New Jersey, and this has impacted our ability to ramp up and get more individuals vaccinated,” said Marygrace Billek, Mercer County director of human services She said that the county has had a distribution plan in place for more than 15 years, but that plan is predicated on the availability of the Strategic National Stockpile from the Federal Government. “While none of us has experienced a pandemic before, we have trained for one and have had responses to other public health crises such as H1N1,” Billek said. “In the past, Mercer County would have served as a pass-through for vaccine or other remedy. “For COVID-19, we have all had to rethink our plans and processes and do things differently, and to that end Mercer will stand up and support two regional vaccination sites, something that has not been part of our past plan.” Officials were hopeful that the situation would improve with the opening of a regional vaccination site on Jan. 25 at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton. The regional site, a joint effort between the county and Capital Health, opened planning to vaccinate 200 people a day using a separate doses allocated to Capital Health by the state. “We will be continuing 5 to 7 days a week, expanding the number of doses per day as supply increases,” Hughes said. The plan is to also use Mercer County College as a regional site along with the municipal sites as the number of vaccines increases. Hughes said he anticipates this will happen in mid-February. Contact BILL SANSERVINO: bsanservino@ communitynews.org, (609) 396-1511, ext. 104, facebook.com/BillSanservino.

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KENNEDY continued from Page 1 “Exactly,” Myers said. “That’s why he is so valuable.” The coach feels Kennedy is one of the best, and compares him to one of the best. “He is a Maurice Cheeks kind of guy,” said Myers in reference to the Hall of Fame point guard who led the 76ers to the 1983 NBA championship. “If you need 18 he can give you 18. Or he may score eight to 10, but he’s gonna make sure that A: everybody else gets involved; and B: he’s gonna defend his butt off. You don’t see this type of player as much as you used to.” When told of the compliment, Kennedy admitted he doesn’t know who Cheeks is, but promised he would do some research on him. At 5-foot-9 with point guard skills, it’s easy to see Myers comparison to the 6-1 Cheeks. “Aiden’s one of those guys,” he said, “where after the game you look at it and say ‘What did he do?’ and your answer is ‘Everything he needed to do.’” It is a role that Kennedy relishes. After moving from Trenton to Bordentown at age 7, he played in Bordentown rec before playing travel with the Bordentown Ballers and AAU with the Jersey Force and South Jersey Titans. He was a mostly a combo guard coming up, but was used strictly at point when he made the Bordentown varsity as a sophomore and started a few games. He took over the starting job last year and has found his calling.

Bordentown basketball head coach Joe Myers compares Aiden Kennedy to Maurice Cheeks, the Hall of Fame point guard who led the 76ers to an NBA championship in 1983. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) “Getting into high school I started to understand the game better and it started to develop; and the point guard role has definitely grown on me,” Kennedy said. “I love trying to get my team involved. I love facilitating the ball. That’s always the main aspect I focus on, just getting my teammates

involved and getting the ball out. “I’ve always loved watching the game, studying the game and then just breaking it down, and pulling everything back up so I can understand it.” Last year, Aiden had several strong players to set up but, the pressure was not as great because guys like Mar-

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One thing Kennedy won’t do is match Cooper’s 21-point scoring average. Not because he can’t, but because he has too many other responsibilities “I need him to be an efficient scorer,” Myers said. “He can’t waste energy trying to score because he’s got too many other things to do. I don’t think too many people appreciate that the mental aspect of the game for a point guard takes up a tremendous amount of energy. You have your teammate doing what we need to do as a team and communicating that to everyone else on the floor.” Kennedy has absolutely no problem with not scoring big points. He is an old-school point guard who will take what presents itself. Aiden realizes that the Scotties are a team that should be cohesive considering all the time the starting lineup has played together. Myers feels having him run the show is part of a perfect storm. “It’s just funny how time came together this way,” the coach said. “Not because we planned it, but it just came together. When I started breaking down this team I realized this is the guy, and it’s the perfect time for him. It’s a very good team that can win, and it’s a totally messed up situation with Covid and everything, so you have to have a guy who can mentally handle all of that. Without question he can do that. “He’s not one of my rah-rah guys. But nobody on my team whose played in the last three years would look at him and say ‘That guy doesn’t try.’ They see it, and they feed off of it.” Makes sense. Sixers coach Billy Cunningham used to say the same thing about Cheeks.

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Who is currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? The COVID-19 vaccine continues to be distributed in phases throughout New Jersey according to prioritization guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New Jersey Department of Health. To find the most up-to-date groups who are eligible for the vaccine in New Jersey, visit covid19.nj.gov. Previously, the vaccine was available only to health care workers (including Capital Health employees and active and associate medical staff), residents of long-term care facilities and police and fire personnel in New Jersey. AS OF JANUARY 14, 2021, new state guidelines for vaccine eligibility expanded to include paid or unpaid persons working or volunteering in health care settings, residents of long-term care facilities and other congregate settings, front-line first responders, persons age 65 and older, and persons age 16 to 64 years old who have at least one chronic medical condition that poses a high-risk for severe COVID-19. FOR CURRENT, UPDATED INFORMATION, VISIT COVID19.NJ.GOV/VACCINE. This includes individuals who have cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Down syndrome, heart conditions, sickle cell disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as those who are immunocompromised, pregnant, obese, or smokers. Anyone in New Jersey falling into these eligible groups can register for a COVID-19 vaccine by visiting covidvaccine.nj.gov. How does the COVID-19 vaccine work? The COVID-19 vaccine gives the immune system a preview of the coronavirus, so it learns how to stop it if you are exposed. It triggers antibodies in your blood to attack the virus’ unique spike protein. Your immune system learns from the vaccine how to quickly recognize the actual virus and stop it from multiplying. The idea is to stop SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, from getting into cells, replicating itself and making you sick. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? Like most new medicines and vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccines are tested for safety in large clinical trials. During the clinical trials, volunteers receive the vaccine and then regularly check in with scientists to report any side effects or illnesses. If the vaccine has data to support its safety and effectiveness, the scientists apply for Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Scientists continue to follow the volunteers for at least two years to report any long-term or rare side effects and safety concerns. Where Can I Get the Vaccine? Information about open vaccination sites in New Jersey, vaccine registration, and eligibility updates is available at covid19.nj.gov/vaccine. For information about public vaccination at Capital Health, please visit capitalhealth.org/coronavirus or call 609.537.7468 (SHOT).

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s important to remember that some of the most effective steps we can take to prevent its spread begin right at home. Wear a mask that fits properly and covers your mouth AND nose (no scarves or gaiters). Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place. When soap and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol. Limit or avoid indoor gatherings with people outside of your household and host outdoors when possible. This is important for adults more than 65 years of age or people with underlying medical conditions, who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Practice social distancing and stay at least six feet from others when possible. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough or sneeze into your elbow if tissues are not available. With either method, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water afterward. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily. This includes tables, light switches, sinks, countertops, and bathroom surfaces. Most common household disinfectants work, but be sure to follow instructions on the product label.

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FOR ALL FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS To address the emotional needs of all health care workers and emergency medical services personnel on the front lines of our region during the COVID-19 pandemic, Capital Health is offering a Support Counseling Program (SCP). The program is a joint effort of Capital Health, NJ Hope and Healing, and the New Jersey Department of Human Services. The SCP is funded by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “The pandemic presents significant medical challenges, but it is also taking an enormous mental toll, and not just on patients and their loved ones.” said DR. CHRISTI WESTON, medical director of Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists. “For health care and emergency services workers who are treating COVID-19 patients every day, the experiences can be physically and emotionally exhausting. The SCP is designed to help them cope with the challenges of the pandemic through individual and group counseling, education, and support services.” The SCP provides health care workers individual assessment and counseling, virtual support groups, mindfulness-based stress relief techniques, and referrals to mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment, if needed. If you or someone you know is a health care worker who needs emotional support and guidance during the pandemic, call Capital Health’s Support Counseling Helpline at 609.303.4129, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This program is brought to you through the New Jersey Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program (CCP). The CCP is provided by Capital Health in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and is funded through a FEMA/SAMHSA grant.

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A 10-Week Therapy Group for Grieving Thursdays starting February 4, 2021 | 3 p.m. LOCATION: Zoom Meetings Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult challenges we face in life. Although everyone copes with grief differently, many find comfort in sharing their experiences with others who are going through the process. CHELSEA HOAGLAND, a licensed clinical social worker from Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists, leads this 10-week support and therapy group. You’ll connect with group members who are dealing with loss and learn healthy strategies for moving forward. This event will be taking place virtually using Zoom. To sign up, call Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists at 609.689.5725. This group therapy program will be billed to your health insurance. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2-3 days before the program date.

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Capital Health Expands Behavioral Health to Include CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Capital Health has recently expanded its Behavioral Health Specialists practice in Hamilton and Bordentown, New Jersey to include more providers who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. DR. IRENE GABRIAL, a board certifed, fellowship trained psychiatrist recently joined Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists to lead the practice’s Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Program. Dr. Gabrial leads a team of trusted providers with expertise in child and adolescent behavioral health that includes DR. RACHEL BADEN SHERRILL, a licensed clinical psychologist, and TATYANA GRAY, a licensed clinical social worker. “Children and teenagers today face many challenges, some of which simply didn’t exist for previous generations,” said Dr. Christi Weston, medical director of Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists and director of Outpatient Psychiatry at Capital Health. “Through our patient-centered approach to care, our team provides support and guidance to individuals and families as they cope with challenges to their emotional wellbeing.” Dr. Irene Gabrial is board certified in child and adolescent and general psychiatry. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was fellowship trained in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dr. Gabrial received her medical degree at Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt. Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Gabrial was a staff psychiatrist and interim director of the Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at Rutgers University, where she evaluated and treated undergraduate

and graduate students. Dr. Gabrial was also a clinical assistant professor for the University’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship program. Dr. Sherrill is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals across the lifespan, with a strong specialty in child and adolescent assessment and treatment. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology (with honors) from Duke University. She earned her master’s degree and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Alabama. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities and related disorders through the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program at the Civitan-Sparks Clinics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Sherrill provides therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a range of presenting concerns and psychological testing to children and adults presenting with symptoms of ADHD. Tatyana Gray’s areas of professional interest include intergenerational trauma, anxiety/depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, relationships, and marginalized populations with a focus on collaborative and integrated care. After completing her undergraduate studies at State University of New York at Potsdam in Potsdam, New York she received her Master of Social Work degree at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida. Before joining Capital Health, Tatyana was a staff therapist at Syracuse University’s Barnes Center at the Arch Counseling in Syracuse, New York, where she provided mental health and wellness services in person and via telemedicine for a diverse student population. Call 609.689.5725 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gabrial at Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists, or visit capitalhealth.org/behavioralhealth for more information. Health Headlines by Capital Health | Bordentown Current15

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Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has been awarded a three-year term of reaccreditation in radiation oncology services by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Radiation oncology is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer or relieve a patient’s cancer pain.

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“We are extremely pleased to be awarded this accreditation. It is a testament to the commitment and efforts of our entire staff of radiation oncology specialists — oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, navigators, and office support staff — all focused on providing every patient safe, evidenced-based care,” said DR. SHIRNETT WILLIAMSON, medical director of Radiation Oncology.

This puts you in contact with a trained dispatcher who will tell you what to do and sends an ambulance to your location. When the ambulance arrives, treatment begins in your home and the emergency department is prepared for your arrival at the hospital. Because your symptoms may get worse, driving yourself is a bad idea.

The ACR accreditation team recognized the Radiation Oncology Department’s outstanding organization of the treatments, medical records, policies, procedures and quality improvement processes — specifically Capital Health’s detailed, modalityspecific treatment directives and robust peer quality review process. In addition, ACR acknowledged the department’s outstanding teamwork, camaraderie, and patient-focus. “Patients want to know their medical team is knowledgeable about their health care issues and they want to be sure they are receiving the most advanced treatments and technologies available,” said DR. TIMOTHY CHEN, medical director of Stereotactic Radiosurgery at Capital Health. “This accreditation lets patients know we passed a rigorous review process meeting nationally-accepted standards of care.” Capital Health offers many options for radiotherapy, brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery that provide patients greater convenience and efficiency while minimizing side effects. Physicians and multidisciplinary teams are able to manage complex cancers with unparalleled ease and precision anywhere in the body for all cancer types, including the abdomen, breast, central nervous system, head and neck, liver, lung, pelvis, and prostate. Patients have access to a full complement of leading-edge treatment modalities, such as traditional 3-D radiation, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), CyberKnife® radiosurgery and high dose rate brachytherapy radiation (HDR). Stereotactic radiosurgery and high dose rate brachytherapy radiation (HDR) are delivered through advanced technologies that include Varian TrueBeamTM Linear Accelerator, CyberKnife® and Varian GammaMed technology (HDR brachytherapy), with surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) coming soon. To learn more about the Capital Health Cancer Center and the radiation oncology services that are available at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, please visit capitalhealth.org/cancer or call 609.537.4244. 16Bordentown Current | Health Headlines by Capital Health

If you or a loved one is experiencing the signs of a heart attack, call 911.

The Chest Pain Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell is accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and the American College of Cardiology. This means the Center meets high standards for diagnosing and treating cardiac emergencies, such as heart attacks. When someone is having a heart attack, time to treatment is critical. Capital Health’s pre-hospital alert system allows ambulance patients to be tested in their homes and mobilizes an interventional team at the hospital if there is evidence of a heart attack, saving time for an initial EKG test or faster bedside blood tests for troponin, a protein that enters the blood stream during a heart attack. If you or a loved one is having a severe heart attack caused by prolonged restricted blood flow due to a clot or ruptured plaque, Capital Health’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab is ready to provide an emergency stent placement. After you or your loved one has recovered, your last step is preventing another heart attack or heart-related illness. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, offers a team of physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists and registered dietitians who provide individually prescribed education and exercise. All program candidates are interviewed prior to entering the Cardiac Rehabilitation program, which allows a team to develop and implement a personalized care plan. Participants include those who have experienced:

… Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) within the past 12 months

… Coronary artery bypass surgery … Current, stable chest pain (angina pectoris) … Heart valve repair or replacement … Angioplasty or stenting to open blocked coronary arteries

… Heart or heart-lung transplant surgery … Stable, chronic heart failure Talk to your doctor about participating in cardiac rehabilitation. Visit capitalhealth.org/cardiacrehab for more information.

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The high caliber impact that Gilbert Stuart left on the world of early American art is huge. His name resonates through the halls of well-maintained galleries where oiled portraits of our Founding Fathers and other prominent citizens suspend majestically above polished floors as if the wires were gossamer wings. The expressions on the faces of his subjects are so realistic that they are often considered by critics as nothing short of astounding. And yet despite his natural ability to achieve skills as one of the best sought-after painters in the late 1700s and early 1800s, his character was flawed by his sanctimonious manner, bouts of severe depression, and a lackadaisical approach to his work ethnic, which at times annoyed those willing to sit through uncomfortable durations for a portrait. If his subject complained, they were escorted to his studio door. A native of Rhode Island, Stuart’s convictions gravitated towards being a Loyalist. As the American Revolution broke out, the young artist felt it was necessary to remove himself from the “distraction” and sailed to England to master his techniques. Under the guidance of Benjamin West, an American artist living in London, and other professionals in their craft, Stuart gradually reached the accolades that he thought that he richly deserved. In 1786, he married Charlotte Coates. Eventually their growing family would consist of 12 children. For an artist of great talent, he commanded high prices for his work. This was offset by his reckless demeanor to always be on the verge of bankruptcy. A year after his marriage, he and his wife escaped to Ireland in order to avoid prosecution from being thrown into a debtors’ prison. Despite the threat, they flaunted their cavalier behavior in a luxurious home that included servants and a French cook. However, this lifestyle did not last as a desire grew within Stuart to paint a portrait of America’s first President, George Washington. By 1793, it was time to leave. Returning to this country for the first time in almost two decades, Stuart moved to New York City and then to Philadelphia two years later as the city served as the capital of the federal government. Here he made arrangements with the 63-year-old president to sit for several of his portraits in his Germantown studio. While the executed images on canvas conveyed the essence of Washington, his lack of spontaneity with the artist soured the sessions. Drained by the experience, Stuart lost the motivation to finish his work. Instead, he used the original version as a template to paint 130 copies of Washington’s celebrated image for individuals willing to pay the asking price of $100. One of those buyers was Edward Penington, a

Gilbert Stuart’s unfinished 1795 portrait, left, and the $1 bill. Philadelphian who founded the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and was an acquaintance of Stuart. When the federal government decided to move its location along the banks of the Potomac River in 1800, Stuart felt that the best way to pursue portrait commissions of prominent people was to relocate his studio as well. His undivided attention to his work meant that he would have to be separated from his family for a while. Since they could not afford to stay in Philadelphia, there’s the probability that Edward Penington made the suggestion for them to move to Bordentown. This seems feasible as it was the home of his brother, Isaac, and his family. For a period of 18 months, beginning in 1803, Charlotte Stuart and her children lived on a modest farm about a mile from town while her husband completed 40 portraits, including Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and members of Congress. This situation caused great hardship as Charlotte anguished over the fact that money wasn’t being sent to the post office in order for her to buy food. In spite of their spendthrift nature, the Stuarts placed the blame for the missing money on a friend that sat for one of Stuart’s creations. His name was Edward Stow. Regardless of the surrounding circumstances, the family was eventually reunited. Although researchers have been unable to pinpoint the exact location of the farm where Charlotte Stuart and her children stayed in Bordentown, there’s speculation that it was a 230-acre farm owned by Azariah Hunt since Charlotte mentions in a letter that she gave her mail to a “Mr. Hunt.” Furthermore, it’s interesting to note that Azariah Hunt would later marry to Colonel Joseph Borden’s granddaughter, Elizabeth, in 1806. Before the Stuarts left Bordentown for a new life in Boston with a cache of paintings, it is said that the artist, humbled by his gratitude, decided to paint a portrait of Edward Penington’s young niece, Ann. Seated in a gilded armchair, she wore a black velvet gown while

holding a miniature silhouette broach. In the background was open window that captured a view of the Delaware River. The portrait was unique for Stuart in that it is the only extant work known to have been painted by him in New Jersey as well as one of the few creations that bears his signature and location. With an undeniable style that was widely recognizable, there wasn’t a need to sign portraits. Stuart’s art- Doug Kiovsky is the vice president of the work spoke for itself. Bordentown Historical Society. The following year in 1806, Ann Pen-

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