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Once a month, a group of Bordentown residents get sudsy. The first Wednesday of each month, participants in the Bordentown Laundry Project gather to donate time, money, detergent and other laundryrelated products to their neighbors. The next laundry night is set for Feb. 5. Reverend J. Matthew Tucker has been Rector at Christ Church of Bordentown for almost 12 years. He is a man with a diverse background— he has worked in software and

healthcare before entering the Virginia Theological Seminary in 2005. There he served as Priest-inCharge and was made rector in 2011. In Bordentown, Tucker is also an active firefighter and chaplain of the fire and police departments, sits on the Bordentown City Environmental Commission and serves Burlington County as the Chaplain of the Burlington County Emergency Services, the Burlington Country Fire Chief Association and the 200 Club of Burlington County, to name just a few of the organizations he is involved in. Clearly, Tucker is no stranger to doing good for his community, so when he first heard about the Laundry Project, he was intrigued—and decided to investigate further. “There are nationwide programs that put on free laundry

nights for those people who would be in need of such a thing,” he said. “Having heard about it, and heard about churches around the diocese doing nights like this, we decided to do something like it in Bordentown.” Tucker started his new endeavor back in June 2018. His first step was to approach a laundromat—he went to Rivertown Laundromat, owned by Paul Ciarrocca—as well as the Rotary Club of Bordentown “to see if we can all come together to make it happen.” Everyone was eager to get involved. The next step was social media. As Tucker said, “We put it on Facebook, Instagram, our parish weekly email, soliciting for quarters, laundry detergent, fabric softeners, all that we would need for the evenings.” Tucker and his team also See LAUNDRY, Page 9

Controversial warehouse signs tenant Modell’s to lease half of Georgetown Road facility

Elijah Davis was named Mr. Bordentown at the annual pageant, held Jan. 15 at Bordentown Regional High School. For more photos, turn to Page 10. (Photo by Suzette J. Lucas.)

A controversial Bordentown warehouse has its first tenant. Modell’s is set to lease the new Matrix Development Group facility at the intersection of Georgetown Road and Old York Road. The sporting goods company will house its logistics and distributions operations at the site, transferring from its previous headquarters based in New York. Matrix first approached Bordentown Township about building a warehouse on the plot in 2016. The plan was approved the following year, and construction at the site is ongoing. The township said in a press

release that Modell’s will lease approximately 312,000 square feet of space, about 55 percent of the total distribution center. The other tenant or tenants have not yet been named. Residents, especially those at the nearby Clifton Mill housing development, were wary from the star, however. Many preferred the original tract of farmland and worried that construction noise, truck traffic, fumes and emissions would impact their quality of life. The portion of the property that was not designated as proposed farmland, though, had been zoned for development since at least the early 1990s. Bordentown Township Mayor Stephen Benowitz addressed those traffic concerns, saying that Modell’s confirmed that their tractor trailers

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To our readers: You might have noticed this issue of the Bordentown Current looks a bit different. More than a decade had passed since we last freshened up, and since times had changed, we felt the time had come to try out something new. We spent nearly seven months perfecting our new look—and while it’s a work in progress—I wanted to take some time to fill you in on the changes and how, I hope, they make your time with us more enjoyable, more informative and more transparent. First, be assured that our commitment to telling the story of Bordentown, of our shared experience in this town, hasn’t changed. In fact, a lot of thought went into devising some new features to help foster an atmosphere of community. Our communities have long been our greatest asset, and we want to answer the questions you want answered and tell the stories you want told. Since we live here, too, likely they are answers and stories we want, too. Below this letter, you’ll see our revamped masthead. Traditionally, a masthead is a list of people who worked hard to bring this newspaper to you. But we want you to know who we are, what we’re doing and how to find us. So, the

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Bordentown Township was recently recognized with a silver certification from Sustainable Jersey, a nonprofit organization that supports local regions as they pursue sustainability programs. Bordentown Township Mayor Stephen Benowitz accepted the award at the Sustainable Jersey Awards Luncheon on Nov. 19. “We’re honored to be recognized with this prestigious certification, and will continue to make strides in keeping our community environmentally friendly,” Benowitz said.

To become Sustainable Jersey certified at the silver level, the township was required to show it had completed a balance of the required sustainability actions meeting a minimum of 350 action points. In addition to reaching 350 points, the township had to create a green team and select at least three out of 12 priority action options. Bordentown Township completed four of the 12 priority actions including fleet inventory, resource inventory, prescription drug safety and disposal and sustainable land use pledge. For more information on Sustainable Jersey, visit sustainablejersey.com or sustainablejerseyschools.com.

Church arts weekend set for Feb. 7-9

Over 30 local artists and fine crafters will be featured at the First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown Fifth Original Art and Fine Craft Show and Sale. These artisans will exhibit and sell fine artwork including drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery and more. Some of the Bordentown-based artists displaying work in the show include Pat Todd, Andrea Schaffler and Al Barker. Also featured will be Marsha Dowshen and Tea For All as well as other crafters. The show will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown, 420 Farnsworth Ave., and will begin on Friday, Feb. 7, with an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit and sale will continue on Feb. 8 and 9 from noon to 3 p.m. each day. Dr. Robert Lowden, accompanist at the church, will be featured in a piano concert of Broadway Show Tunes and Love Songs on Saturday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. The art exhibit will be open from 6 p.m. until the concert begins and again for an hour afterwards. Proceeds from the event will benefit the church’s missions. Inclement weather dates for the Arts Weekend are Feb. 17, 18 and 19. For more information, contact Cathy Elliott-Shaw at artexhibitbordentownpres@gmail.com or the church office at (609) 298-1243.

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last year or so, we have also expanded into free haircuts as well.” Free haircuts? “There is a master stylist who lives in town, Ron Wehringer,” Tucker said. “We were friends, we knew each other from town, and one night he proposed the idea. So that started about nine months ago. There is a chair in the corner and if people want to, they can get their hair cut while they wait for their laundry.” Additionally, people have donated children’s coloring books and crayons, other small toys, school supplies, juice boxes and more so that when families come in to do their laundry, everyone is engaged. Tucker notes that the people who come in for the laundry service are a diverse group in every way. “They are of different ages, ethnicities, religions,” he said. “Often, it is not those who are homeless, but what is sometimes called an edge population. They have to make decisions about what to spend their money on, because it is limited. If they spend say, $30 on doing laundry, they might not be able to buy medication, or something for their kids. So, with this, we give them a little boost.” Tucker has gotten to know many of the people who come in, and one thing he has witnessed is, “not only how delighted they are with this outreach, but the people who come regularly have really formed a community around it, and help each other. They contact each other when support is needed. It really is terrific.” The project continues to grow and has become a booming success. “We routinely serve closer to 60-80 people now, with anywhere from 5-10 volunteers, and we have been helping other churches start the project, as well,” he said. “We do whatever we can to help other central New Jersey parishes get started: paperwork, whatever it is they need.” When asked why he chose this project in the first place, he smiled and said, “we do it to show people a little bit of God’s love: anytime you can show someone that God loves them, that’s a win for us. And hopefully we can keep this going indefinitely.” To help with the Bordentown Laundry Project, call the parish at (609) 298-2348.

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Nurko, who has owned nearby Old York Stables since 2003, told the Current in 2016 that she was afraid for her horses. “Horses are a fleeing animal,” she said. “If they get spooked, they can run through fences. That’s a big concern. God forbid a tractor trailer scares somebody while they were riding. [The developer] doesn’t seem to care too much.” Other residents, like John Dourgarian of Williamsburg Village, continue to speak out against the development. Dourgarian said dump trucks and tractor trailers traveled up and down Georgetown Road over the summer while the warehouse was still under construction, and he expressed concerns for children whose school buses stop on the road. Dourgarian said he would have liked to have seen the township pursue Greenacres Funding for the tract. “Approval of this project was the utter failure of township officials to protect the safety of Bordentown residents,” Dourgarian said.

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LAWRENCE OB/GYN ASSOCIATES JOINS CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP Regional OB/GYN Practice Adds to Growing Team of Women’s Health Specialists Beginning February 1, 2020, Lawrence OB/GYN Associates, a comprehensive women’s health practice with locations in Mercer, Burlington, and Bucks counties, will officially join Capital Health Medical Group’s growing network of specialty care providers. The practice name will change to Capital Health – Lawrence OB/GYN Associates, but it will continue to be the same trusted provider of obstetric and gynecologic care that has served women in the region for more than 30 years. The team of board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and certified midwives that will be part of the new Capital Health – Lawrence OB/GYN Associates includes DRS. KIRA PRZYBYLKO, STEVEN SUSSMAN, DANIEL SMALL, AUDREY TASHJIAN, WILLIAM STANELL, KAREN LEEDOM, SAPNA BALWANI, PAUL LOEB, and GWEN GRANT; nurse practitioner JANET BUDZYNSKI; and certified midwives LEANNE MICCIO, CHRISTINE BEAGHLEY, KITAN ELLERSON, CELINA HICKSON, ELIZABETH SANDIFER and LYNN SHINN. Their offices will continue to be located at 123 Franklin Corner Road, Suite 214, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648; 1401 WhitehorseMercerville Road, Suite 212, Hamilton, NJ 08619; 909 Floral Vale Boulevard, Yardley, PA 19067; and 163 Route 130, Bordentown, NJ 08505. “With the addition of Capital Health - Lawrence OB/GYN Associates, as well as our recent acquisition of Capital Health – Women’s Specialists of Bucks County, our goal is to make access to women’s health services in our region more

convenient than ever,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “More importantly, the expertise they add to Capital Health Medical Group will provide care through every stage of a woman’s life, from adolescence, through child-bearing years, and beyond.” “Capital Health has an incredible reputation in our community when it comes to providing the highest level women’s services—from being the only Regional Perinatal Center, including Level III neonatal intensive care for the most at-risk deliveries, to offering robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci surgical system,” said Dr. Kira Przybylko, lead physician at Capital Health – Lawrence OB/GYN Associates. “While Lawrence OB/GYN has been providing services at Capital Health for quite some time, it’s exciting to officially join other physicians in the Capital Health Medical Group to be able to connect our patients with the growing number of women’s health services available here in their community.” Capital Health – Lawrence OB/GYN Associates provides a full range of services for women, including annual health exams, prenatal care, genetic screening, open and minimally invasive/robotic-assisted surgery (using the da Vinci surgical system), and minor surgical services. The office accepts most insurances. Call 609.896.1400 to schedule an appointment or visit capitalhealth.org/lawrenceobgyn to learn more.

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Urologist Specializing in Minimally Invasive, Robotic-Assisted Procedures Joins Capital Health DR. ERIC MAYER, a board certified urologist specializing in minimally invasive urologic procedures using the da Vinci surgical system, has joined Capital Health as director of Urologic Robotic Surgery. With experience in treating all forms of urologic conditions, including kidney stones, urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, incontinence, sexual dysfunction and men’s health issues like erectile dysfunction and low testosterone, Dr. Mayer specializes in robotic-assisted surgery for bladder, prostate and kidney cancers. Dr. Mayer joins Dr. Brad Rogers at Capital Health – Urology Specialists, located at Two Capital Way, Suite 407, Pennington, NJ 08534. They also see patients at Capital Health’s multispecialty office at 1050 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067, “As the first surgeon in Pennsylvania to perform a roboticassisted laparoscopic prostatectomy using the da Vinci surgical system, Dr. Mayer is an important addition to our team,” said Dr. Rogers, director of Urology at Capital Health. “The expertise he brings is good news for patients in our region who need advanced surgical treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous urologic conditions.”

“In recent months, Capital Health has welcomed a number of surgical specialists who are highly trained in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted techniques,” said Dr. Mayer. “I am delighted to offer those services to urology patients at Capital Health and join an organization that is so committed toward advancing care through state-of-the-art technology, while providing a personalized approach to each of our patients.” Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Mayer was chief of Urology and Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery at St. Luke’s Center for Urology, part of St. Luke’s University Health Network, in Bethlehem, PA. He received his medical degree from UMDNJRobert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ, where he also completed his urology residency. Capital Health – Urology Specialists, part of Capital Health Medical Group, works with primary care physicians and other specialists to provide residents throughout Mercer, Bucks, and Burlington counties with advanced urologic care in a compassionate and relaxed setting, including state-of-the-art imaging, diagnostics, and treatment options. To make an appointment with Dr. Mayer or Dr. Rogers, call 609.303.4460 or visit capitalhealth.org/urology to learn more.

Better Outcomes for Bladder Cancer Patients with New Technology at Capital Health Bladder cancer is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and is the fourth most common cancer found in men. Because early detection can lead to significantly better outcomes, Capital Health now offers Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC) with Cysview, a breakthrough technology that improves bladder cancer detection so doctors can remove more cancerous tumors than previously possible with standard cystoscopy. “Capital Health is one of only two hospitals in New Jersey to offer this procedure and the first to offer it to patients in central and southern New Jersey,” said DR. BRAD ROGERS, a board certified urologist and director of Urology at Capital Health. “In addition to giving us the ability to diagnose bladder cancer earlier than standard cystoscopy, BLC with Cysview also reduces the likelihood of recurrence.” When bladder cancer is suspected, doctors use a long thin tube equipped with a lens and a light (cystoscope) to perform a visual inspection of the lining of the patient’s bladder wall. During standard cystoscopy, a white light illuminates the bladder lining, enabling the surgeon to view suspicious areas. However, not all lesions or cancers may be visible under the white light. With a BLC procedure, highly trained physicians like Dr. Rogers 14Bordentown Current | Health Headlines by Capital Health

begin by introducing an agent called Cysview (hexaminolevulinate HCl) into the bladder. Next, viewing the bladder lining using a cystoscope equipped with a blue light, cancer cells appear hot pink while the surrounding tissue remains blue, making it much easier to identify smaller tumors and lesions that might not be visible with standard cystoscopy. Traditional cystoscopy BLC with Cysview “With significantly improved tumor detection, we’re able to provide treatment earlier and achieve improved outcomes,” said Dr. Rogers. “BLC with Cysview is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for surgery and for follow-up cystoscopies as well, so it can be used for ongoing surveillance.” Dr. Rogers and his team at Capital Health – Urology Specialists work with primary care physicians and other specialists to provide residents throughout Mercer, Bucks, and Burlington counties with advanced urologic care in a compassionate and relaxed setting, including state-of-the-art imaging, diagnostics, and treatment options. His office is located at Two Capital Way, Suite 407, Pennington NJ 08534. He also sees patients at Capital Health’s multi-specialty office at 1050 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rogers, call 609.303.4460 or visit capitalhealth.org/urology to learn more.

NEW PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM is a Breath of Fresh Air for Those With Chronic Lung Disease Participants attend education sessions twice each week, before or after their exercise session, and meet with a registered dietitian to address any individual needs. The overall duration of the program varies according to each individual’s needs and goals. Loved ones are also encouraged to participate to provide additional support to program participants. Most insurance carriers cover the cost of this program, but some providers may require a copay or limit coverage to a certain number of visits. Anyone considering the program should check with his or her insurance provider regarding coverage for pulmonary rehabilitation.

For people in the Mercer/Bucks County region living with lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis and pulmonary fibrosis, Capital Health recently launched its new Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Located in the Wellness Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, the program provides a comprehensive outpatient exercise and education program to help patients reduce and control the symptoms and complications related to lung disease and improve their quality of life. “Collaboration is the key to the program’s success, and participants see the benefits of this approach right from the start,” said DR. DIANA KOLMAN, director of the new Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Capital Health and director of the Interventional Pulmonary Program. “After getting a physician referral for the program, patients undergo pulmonary function tests and interview with our staff before working closely with our team of physicians, registered nurses, exercise physiologists, and registered respiratory therapists. Together, our team and your referring physician develop a customized, carefully coordinated program that helps strengthen breathing muscles and enhance daily living. Meeting every third Tuesday of the month Patients with severe emphysema may also participate in the program to determine if they are candidates for non-surgical Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell treatment.” Maternal Child Health Conference Room

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Unless otherwise noted, call 609.394.4153 or visit capitalhealth.org/events to sign up for the following programs. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE: Understanding Risk Factors and Treatment Options Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell Join DR. STEVEN COHEN, a board certified nephrologist from Mercer Kidney Institute, for a discussion about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications, as well as what treatment options are available to you. VAPING: Get the Facts Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell E-cigarettes have ingredients that can damage the lungs and can also cause many other physical and psychological symptoms. Join DR. DIANA KOLMAN, director of Interventional Pulmonology at Capital Health, to get the facts about vaping. UNDERSTANDING HIP AND KNEE SURGERY Thursday, March 19, 2020 | 6 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Join DR. ARJUN SAXENA, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, for a discussion of surgical options that are available to help you maintain your active lifestyle. FLUSH COLON CANCER: Know Your Risk Factors, Screening Guidelines and Treatment Options Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is in March. DR. ASHLEE GODSHALK RUGGLES, a board certified colorectal surgeon from Capital Health Surgical Group, will cover the different ways of testing for cancer and polyps and treatment options available. LUNG CANCER SCREENING: What, Who, When, and Why? Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell DR. AFRICA WALLACE, a board certified thoracic surgeon from Capital Health Surgical Group, will provide an overview of lung cancer screening and its impact on the health of our community. FREE HIP AND KNEE SCREENINGS Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | 5 – 7 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Meet one-on-one with board certified orthopaedic surgeons DR. ARJUN SAXENA or DR. CHRISTOPHER SELGRATH from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, who will conduct a free screening and recommend next steps. Capital Health – Hamilton 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534 NJ PURE Conference Center

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sports Smith’s ‘freakish’ strength leads BRHS girls’ bowling By Rich Fisher Rayna Smith is strong, but her arms do not look muscular. And yet, the Bordentown High junior went from throwing a 12-pound bowling ball to a 14-pounder and has gained more stamina while still throwing the ball between 12 and 13 miles per hour (11 MPH is considered fast in high school). So what gives here? Did she lift? No. Did she develop a new delivery? No. Did she bowl a whole lot more? No. So how does one maintain an above average delivery speed and more stamina with a heavier ball without gaining any strength? “I don’t know,” Smith said with a laugh. “My mom (Cyndi) always tells me I have freakishly strong arms for a small person.” Well whatever it is, coach Ron Jones is glad to have it going on for his Scotties team, which won eight of its first 12 games this season. Smith has made

an impressive leap. After going from a 112 average as a freshman to 113 last year, she had rocketed to 145 midway through this season. “She has taken a very good step up,” Jones said during a recent home match at Hamilton Lanes. “I always told her ‘Hey, you’re close to being right there,’ and now she really is just about right there. She picks up on the competition. That’s one of the things we noticed in the past couple weeks. She’ll see good competition and say ‘I can do better than that.’ She’s beginning to assert herself as a bowler.” Not only does she lead the team in average by a fairly wide margin, but Smith has assumed command. “She’s taken over the girls’ team,” Jones said. “It was nice she picked it up. We go to her now and ask ‘How do you want the lineup set?’ and she sets the lineup the way she wants it. She knows what the girls can do.” What is truly impressive is that Smith is only in her third year of organized bowling. Despite that, she figured it would be her year to step up. “I think I kind of push myself more,” Smith said. “I feel like now I’m more

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motivated and I know I have to be a role model for everyone else that’s coming in. We have a lot of new people, a lot of freshmen, I think I have to push them and show them myself, give them a good example.” She has done just that, rising from a level of occasional bowling-for-fun to competing in high school and in the Hamilton Elks Monday Night League. Since Cyndi and her father, Bob, were both bowlers Smith would hit the lanes with them during elementary and middle school. “It was kind of just for fun, it wasn’t technique or anything,” Smith said. “When I got to high school, I saw a lot of my friends were doing it and I wasn’t really involved in any other sport. I felt like I should give it a go. It’s something I enjoy doing so why not. I loved it right away.” It took Smith little time to prove she belonged, as she finished third on the Scotties in total pins with 2,042 as a freshman. She actually rolled a 413 set in her first high school match, and had a high game of 151 three times that season. Last year, Smith finished fourth in total pins with 1,799 with a high set of 422 and high game of 158. But toward the end of the season she made a key move and switched to the heavier ball. Smith turned to her dad and coach, Jamie Muir of Morrisville, Pennsylvania, for help on how to control it. “The new ball helped a lot,” she said. “It has more pin action. With my 12-pound ball my dad was saying it wasn’t getting enough pin action. If you have a heavier ball, the more pins you can knock down. The lighter it is, it just bounces off the pins; it won’t knock them down. “I got help when I got my new ball, and that really helped me a lot. That really pushed me. I had no idea. I used to throw a back-up ball and now I look at myself and I think ‘I don’t think I could even throw that anymore.’” Smith came out firing this season, rolling a season-high 522 set and 205 game in the second match of the season. She also has games of 188, 171 (twice), two over 160 and five more over 150. Jones feels that the ball is only part of her success. “She’s not a very big girl but she’s now beginning to get some stamina,” the coach said. “Last year you could guarantee in the third game she would tire out. Toward the end of last year her stamina began to grow more, we could see it. This year her last game has been her best game in four of her matches so far. “Everyone says ‘But she’s not strong.’ I say ‘It’s not strength, it’s stamina.’ The body says ‘OK I still have more to go.’ Whether it’s the same amount of strength or one or two percent less, it’s

Bordentown bowling coach Ron Jones said Rayna Smith (above) has started to “assert herself as a bowler.” (Photo by Rich Fisher.) still stamina.” The coach said the only issue he has seen in Smith this year is an occasional lapse in concentration. “She’ll go along at strike, strike, strike, leave a 10 pin and then miss the 10 pin by a mile because she wasn’t thinking about making the 10, she was thinking about how she missed it,” Jones said. “But that’s just youth. Ever y one of these kids will do that.” The Scotties are also getting nice contributions this year from seniors Kylia Verwey and Jamie Nasatka, junior Haley Russell and sophomores Sophie McAteer and Maggie Berton. Helping those girls win is Smith’s main mission in the winter, as she will only bowl in the Monday league while the season is going on. “I’ve thought about other leagues,” she said. “But now I’m focused on the school team and I don’t want to tire myself out. This is more important than anything.” And while the team comes first, Smith is obviously enthused over her individual progress. “It’s great,” she said. “I didn’t ever think it would be this drastic. I knew next year it would probably be better but I didn’t think it would jump up so much this year. I hope next year it gets even higher.” Judging by her three-year track record, there is no reason to think it won’t.

Cicale forging her path as district’s vice principal of athletics By Siddharth Muchhal Jennifer Cicale is a lifelong enthusiast of high school athletics and its positive impact on students, and at the beginning of the school year, she brought that passion to Bordentown. Now, she’s making her own mark on the district. Cicale serves as the new assistant principal for athletics at Bordentown Regional High School. Cicale took over for Ernie Covington, who now works as the athletic director/ health and PE supervisor at Ewing. Cicale emphasized her focus on supporting coaches and student athletes in her role. “My personal role is to make sure that my coaches have everything they need to run a successful program, as well as ensuring the student athletes can be as involved and competitive, and have resources outside of the field as well,” she said. As assistant principal for athletics, Cicale is in charge of coordinating with the various sport coaches to ensure that all athletic activities are going according to plan. She takes point on organizing the contests, facilities, practice supervision and well as budgeting and staffing for the athletic department. In addition to athletics, Cicale also supervises the K-12 health and physical education department. Cicale comes into the role with a background in student athletics, starting with her own experience in high school as a triple season athlete. She went through the Hamilton school district, where she played field hockey, basketball and softball. She went on to attend William Paterson University, where she studied K-12 health and physical education. From there, Cicale began her teaching career at Nottingham High School in Hamilton, working as a phyiscal education and health teacher. Cicale could also be found on the sidelines, coaching or otherwise involved with the school’s field hockey, softball, basketball and lacrosse teams. Coming from Nottingham, Cicale decided to apply for the position at Bordentown to begin gaining experience outside of the classroom. When interviewing, she impressed BRHS princiapl Rob Walder and the rest of the interview team with her experience both inside and outside athletics. “Ms. Cicale’s resume and experience was very important in our hiring decision,” he said. “For example, she had served as the test director for Nottingham, illustrating strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. “Another criteria we were looking for was leadership, and the ability to work

well as a supervisor of coaches and teachers. We were looking for someone who had coached before, so they would know the ins and outs of the athletic season, and can work well with parents.” In fact, Cicale believes her ability to connect with coaches, athletes and parents through her own experience is one of her biggest assets coming into this position. “Even though I’m an assistant principal and am coming from out of the district, I want the community to know that I’ve been there,” she said. “I’ve been a student athlete, I’m a student athlete parent, and I grew up with a parent that was a high school coach. I’ve always been around coaching so I have a deep understanding of what it is and means for others. I know what a parent or student might be feeling, and can help resolve any issues that occur.” While Cicale has enjoyed stepping into the role, she also acknowledges the challenges coming into the position from outside the school district. “I think my biggest challenge is building that bond and relationship with students,” she said. “Coming out of the classroom, one of the best things you get is relationships with students. Now my biggest challenge is that when I go out to games and practices, they see me but they don’t really know me yet. I want to bond with these student athletes so that they can come to me with any concerns about coaches, classes, colleges, really anything that happens.” To overcome this challenge, Cicale has started to emphasize communication and transparency. “I think my goal is for the coaches to have anything they need, and work together to make sure we’re getting the best opportunities possible,” she said. “I think I’m ver y equitable, I tr y to do things in a fair manner, and I believe that leads the coaches to trusting me with things they might need. I like to be ver y transparent with ever ything and keep ever ything ver y open. I want ever yone to get what they need without worr ying. Since I’m kind of an outsider coming in, having those open lines of communication is going to be key.” In the second half of the school year, Cicale hopes to better understand the current state Bordentown athletics before making any major changes. “Just coming in, I’m trying to pick up where it was, learn the process, and get a feel for everything,” she said. “We do have some general interest of moving towards a lacrosse program, but it’s not something we will get started this year.”

‘I’ve been a student athlete, I’m a student athlete parent and I grew up with a parent that was a coach.’ –Jen Cicale

However, as Walder noted, Cicale has already begun to make a positive impact in her work with students. Before this most recent football season started, a group of students approached Cicale with an idea: they wanted to establish a student section in the stands. “This is something we haven’t had before, but apparently it’s become popular in other high schools as well,” Walder said. “She organized the entire thing, and created a successful student section that really led to increased attendance, and increased school spirit.” Looking ahead, Cicale touts the strength of Bordentown athletics teams and expresses her excitement for future successes. “We have a very successful and highly competitive boys’ soccer team,” she said. “Our bowling team has a few state championships as well. We’re also looking at a good boys’ basketball team this year. Our girls’ softball team also had an amazing run last year, having made it to the state finals. Teams have ups and downs, but it’s a learning process. That’s what I know about coming into the season.” Cicale thanks her previous and new colleagues for their guidance. “I am very thankful to my past administration at Nottingham, since they gave me the knowledge and experience to

get me where I am today,” she said. “I’m also thankful to Principal Walder and the other administrators, because they let me into the team and trusted me, and had faith that I could do the job well. I’m extremely thankful for the opportunities they provided.” Overall, Cicale and Walder emphasize the importance of athletics in Bordentown student life, and the positive impact it can have. “We feel that athletics, like all other extracurricular activities, helps make well rounded students, further developing responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship that’s so important as they grow into their adult lives,” Walder said. “It also allows students to build relationships and it’s another avenue to help students grow and mature.” Cicale agreed. “I think athletics is so social and it gets you involved in other relationships outside of the day-to-day classes,” she said. “You have these bonds and friendships, and because sports has such a wide age level, you can get involved with older students, get better mentoring, and have people to look up to and follow. It opens up the door for more experiences and friendships, people you can learn from, and it also gives you an extra group of coaches if you ever need assistance or guidance. It’s a camraderie that you can build throughout with athletics.”

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If Osvaldo “Ozzie” Urena were an online business, he would be Amazon. Whatever one needs from Ozzie, they can get. “He’s my Swiss pocketknife,” Bordentown High basketball coach John Myers said. “He’s dedicated to the craft of doing what needs to be done. He’s that kid that says ‘I’ll cover him.’ He’s that kid who will make a big three. He’s that kid that will be like ‘We’re not rebounding well’ and he’ll get the next rebound. He’s that kid that will take the charge.” In other words, he’s that kid that no team can do without. Even the Scotties’ latest high-profile player, Jordan Martin, understands that scorers alone don’t make a winning squad. “Ozzie’s a big piece of this team,” said Martin, who led the 8-2 Scotties with a 21.7 average through 10 games. “He’s our defensive anchor. When he’s playing defense he gets steals, blocks and boosts our whole team to play defense. Plus he gets the rebounds. If you need a quick 3, he’ll get it. He’ll dribble the ball, he’s a great player.” Urena, like most players, would like to score more. But he likes to win more than anything else, so he takes on the pocketknife role. “I try to do everything for my teammates because I know that we’re gonna miss some pieces,” he said. “So I just go as hard as I can during the game and do as much as I can for the team.” The 5-foot-11 Urena put that attitude on full display during a Jan. 13 win at Northern Burlington in which the Scotties had to rally from a nine-point deficit. The senior collected 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists and always seemed to make a good play when necessary. He was part of a blistering second-half defensive effort that sparked the victory. “He’s played a significant amount of minutes since he was a sophomore,” Myers said. “You have the Jordan Martins of the world, you have (high scoring teammate) Gavin Shivers, the (highscoring grads) Jacquey Mendezes, the Manny Ansongs, the Darnill Browns. But it’s the Ozzies that really have been the key to our success over the last seven years. You’re talking about a kid who not only can score 10 points a game but he’s gonna get six rebounds and two steals and cover their best player

whether he’s 6-foot-4 or a 5-foot-8 point guard.” The coach went on to note that Urena missed Bordentown’s Jan. 4 game with Nottingham, which resulted in a 13-point loss. Myers felt had he been in the lineup, the game would have been much closer. “I’m not gonna say we would have beat them, they played wonderful,” the coach said. “But we had a discipline challenge during the game that he would have corrected. He would have calmed the frustration that was building. You lose those intangibles and the score becomes worse than it would have if he were playing.” What makes Urena such a feel-good story is the way his scholastic career began. Or, more accurately, didn’t begin. Urena played baseball growing up but would shoot hoops with his father, John, who eventually encouraged him to try and play basketball competitively. Urena started organized hoops prior to sixth grade and was shattered after being cut from the middle school team that year. “I didn’t even make it past the first cut,” he said. “I felt terrible. I cried in the bathroom.” As it is with ever y kid in that situation, Urena was told of how Michael Jordan was cut from his freshman team in high school. He dedicated himself to basketball and came back to make the team in seventh grade. “I just went to the YMCA ever y day,” he said. “I watched videos on YouTube on how to get better. I’ve never really had coaches to help me get better ’til after I started playing. But I knew all my work was going to pay off.” He also played AAU for the Bordentown Ballers from sixth to eighth grade but had a lot of work to make up. “At first I was pretty bad,” Urena said. “I had to really grind to get better and get to where my teammates were so I could play with them.” He grinded his way onto the JV team in ninth grade after a brief stint on the freshman squad. A year later, Urena was getting steady minutes with the varsity and has been making an impact ever since. “It surprised me a little bit to play so much as a sophomore,” he said. “But when I got comfortable, I thought I was ready.” He averaged 4 points per game in 10th grade and began to do all the little

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Bordentown basketball player Osvaldo “Ozzie” Urena has been a Renaissance man for John Myers’s squad. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) things that would become his legacy. Last year he improved to 6.5 ppg and this year, he was averaging a careerbest 8.5 points through nine games and had solid numbers in numerous other statistical categories. He scored a career-high 20 points in a win over Pennsauken Jan.16. Although no one number blares out on Urena’s stat sheet, a whole bunch of

solid figures help paint an impressive picture. “His strength is his ability to do everything,” Myers said. “There’s a unique talent to a kid that can score 18 to 24 points a game. It’s rare. It’s a talent in and of itself. But what Ozzie does is a talent that those kids don’t have. The ability to focus on the entirety of the game.”

Urena feels there is no secret to his ability to be so versatile. “I’m just always pushing myself the hardest I can because I know if I don’t push myself I’m not gonna get any better,” he said. What’s interesting about Urena is that his persona in the locker room is much like he is on the court. Whatever needs to be done vocally, he will do it. “He’s a kid who understands the situation and reacts accordingly,” Myers said. “Is he joking around? Sometimes. Is he laying in the weeds? Sometimes. Does he say ‘Get your freakin’ act together?’ Sometimes. Does he say ‘Yo man, you got this next time.’ Yes. “He’s not perfect, he’s not walking on water. But he’s a really good kid in a program like ours, which has been fortunate to be successful. He recognizes we’re successful because of all the things he does.” Of all his attributes, Urena takes the most pride in his defense. “I try to play as hard a defense as I can,” he said. “It’s all mental. If you tell yourself you’re gonna stop a kid, you’re gonna have a higher chance of stopping the kid.” Off the court, Urena’s grades are solid enough that he is considering college. He is unsure if he will continue playing basketball. For now, he will continue to do the little things that rarely make the headlines. “That’s OK with me,” he said. “As long as my team is winning.”

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Goodnight Nobody, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. A McCarter commission by Rachel Bonds that tells the story of becoming an adult and the complexity of new motherhood. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Independence String Ensemble, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary. org. $20. 2 p.m. Debra Devi, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-3926409. 1867sanctuary.org. $20. 8 p.m. Spoondrift, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-3716000. workingdogwinerynj.com. 1 p.m. Andy Borowitz, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Author of the satirical “Borowitz Report” presents “Make America Not Embarassing Again ... Again.” 8 p.m. Evergreen Exploration Tour, Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609586-0616. groundsforsculpture.org. Horitculturist led tour of Grounds for Sculpture’s evergreens. $20. Register. 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Herbalism: Spicy Oxymels, Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. groundsforsculpture.org. Workshop. $45. Register. 2 p.m. Groundhog Day Celebration, The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org/events. Games and activities. $5. 10 a.m. Dr. James Still, Black Doctor of the Pines, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Still’s great-great nephew, Samuel Still, presents. Register. 2 p.m.

Birding Trip, Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Round Valley Reservoir, Clinton Township, 609-730-0826. washingtoncrossingaudubon.org. Led by Mark Witmer and Brad Merritt. Free. Register. 8:30 a.m. Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. trentonprfm.com. 10 a.m.

Sunday, February 2

Goodnight Nobody, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. A McCarter commission by Rachel Bonds that tells the story of becoming an adult and the complexity of new motherhood. 2 p.m. Youth Art Exhibition, Phillips’ Mill Community Association, 2619 River Road, New Hope, 215-862-0582. phillipsmill.org. Exhibit of work by students from Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks and Montgomery counties. Noon. Luiz Simas, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-3926409. 1867sanctuary.org. $20. 2 p.m. Bill O’Neal & Andy Koontz, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-9242310. terhuneorchards.com. Winery Sunday music series. Noon. First Sunday Breakfast Buffet, Jacksonville Community Center, 1791 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Bordentown. $10, $5 ages 6-12, ages 6 and younger free. 7:30 a.m. Underground Railroad Quilts, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton, 609-989-3632. ellarslie.org. Talk by Cassandra Stancil Gunkel. 1:30 p.m. Local Wildlife, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, 609-888-3218. Overview on local wildlife and creating a backyard refuge, for teens and older. Register. 2 p.m.

American Woodcock Restoration Project, Sourland Conservancy, Hopewell Borough Park, Columbia Avenue, Hopewell. tiny.cc/ scvolunteerfeb2020. Volunteers needed to create natural deer exclosures. Register. 10 a.m.

Monday, February 3

New Jersey State House Tour, STAND Central New Jersey, 125 West State Street, Trenton. standcnj.org. Guided tour. Register. 10 a.m. Beginner ESL Class, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Develop or improve upon English reading, writing and speaking skills, plus a civics education lesson. Register. 10 a.m. ESL Conversation Group, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Practice your English with other non-native speakers. Register. 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 4

Red Cross Blood Drive, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to register. 12:30 p.m. Advances in Pain Management, RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center Community Education, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609584-5900. Information on available treatments. Register. 6 p.m. Eating Disorder Friends and Family Support Group, Family Resource Center, 281 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road, Pennington, 267-255-0351. Meeting. 7 p.m. Homeschool Nature Class, The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org/events. Instruction on outdoor survival basics for ages 6-9 and 10-13. $15. 9:30 a.m. Read and Explore: Animal Tracks, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Story and make a bird feeder. $10. Register. 10 a.m. Dog Tales, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Children read to Ilsa the therapy dog. Register. 3:30 p.m. State of Birds in Central New Jersey, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. Washington Crossing Audubon Society talk on observations from St.Michael’s Farm Preserve. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5

Goodnight Nobody, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. A McCarter commission by Rachel Bonds that tells the story of becoming an adult and the complexity of new motherhood. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. A Form Walks Toward You in the Dark, The College of New Jersey Art Gallery, AIMM Building, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 609771-2633. Exhibit of work by Caroline Kent runs through March 15.. Artist talk. 4 p.m. Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance with caller Dave Rupp, music by Unbowed. $10. 7:30 p.m. Yamato Drummers of Japan, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. Troupe of drummers uses Odaiko drums, Taiko drums, and more. 7:30 p.m. Job Fair, CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, 609-656-3200. cureinsurancearena.com. Hiring for part-time positions. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Basic Exercise for Adults and Seniors, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Gentle fitness class targeting strength, endurance, flexibility and range of motion for every fitness level. Register. 1:30 p.m. Mindfulness Meditation, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 350 Whitehorse Avenue, Hamilton,

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609-585-7087. Beginner and experienced meditators welcome. 6:30 p.m. Tween Gaming Club, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Tabletop games, Legos and more. Register. 6 p.m. Intermediate and Advanced ESL Class, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Develop or improve upon English reading, writing and speaking skills, plus a civics education lesson. Register. 10 a.m. Tea and Tour, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven. org. Docent-led museum tour followed by tea. Registration required. $22. 1 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, February 6

Goodnight Nobody, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. A McCarter commission by Rachel Bonds that tells the story of becoming an adult and the complexity of new motherhood. 7:30 p.m. Light, Stillness & Beauty, Olivia Rainbow Gallery, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. drgreenway.org. Nature paintings and photographs by the late Leslie Vought Kuenne. Exhibit runs through February 6. Beyond the Law of Attraction Book Club, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Discussing a chapter of Jane Roberts’s “The Nature of Personal Reality.” Register. 6:30 p.m. Notary Public Registration/Renewal, Mercer County Connection, Hamilton Square Shopping Center, 957 Route 33, Hamilton, 609890-9800. 3 p.m. Intermediate and Advanced ESL Class, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Develop or improve upon English reading, writing and speaking skills, plus a civics education lesson. Register. 10 a.m. Camp Olden Civil War Round Table, Hamilton Township Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Drive, Hamilton. Meeting and talk by James Mundy. Free. 6:50 p.m.

Friday, February 7

Goodnight Nobody, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. A McCarter commission by Rachel Bonds that tells the story of becoming an adult and the complexity of new motherhood. 8 p.m. State House Artwork Tour, New Jersey Statehouse, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609847-3150. njstatehousetours.org. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Riverview Consort Early Music, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. $20. 8 p.m. Helene Angley, Comedy Night at Rat’s, Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. ratsrestaurant.com. $30. 8:30 p.m. Wine Tasting, Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. ratsrestaurant.com. “California Classics.” $15. Register. 5 p.m. Blood Drive, Bordentown Township Senior Center, 3 Municipal Drive, Bordentown, 800933-2566. nybloodcenter.org. 2 p.m. First Friday Story Time, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, 609-888-3218. abbottmarshlands.org. Story and craft or activity. Free. 10:30 a.m. In Search of Owls, The Watershed Institute, 31

Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed. org/events. Information on owls, their calls and adaptation, followed by a night hike. For ages 8 and older. $10. Register. 7 p.m. Mahjong, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. No formal lessons, just playing for fun. Register. 1 p.m.

Saturday, February 8

Dance Theatre of Harlem, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. mccarter.org. The 17-member company performs classics, works by Balachine, and contemporary pieces. 8 p.m. Goodnight Nobody, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. A McCarter commission by Rachel Bonds that tells the story of becoming an adult and the complexity of new motherhood. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Youth Art Exhibition, Phillips’ Mill Community Association, 2619 River Road, New Hope, 215-862-0582. phillipsmill.org. Exhibit of work by students from Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks and Montgomery counties. Noon. English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance with caller Jenny Beer, music by Hidden River. $11. 7:30 p.m. Kevin Daniel, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-3926409. 1867sanctuary.org. $20. 8 p.m. Nick Moccia, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609371-6000. workingdogwinerynj.com. 1 p.m. Southside Wanderers, Ivy Tavern, 3108 South Broad Street, Hamilton, 609-888-1435. Oldies, Motown, British Invasion and classic rock. Free. 9 p.m. Joe Plowman and the Philadelphians, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. $5-$20. 2 p.m. Fork & Cork, The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer Street, Hamilton. chsofnj.org/tasting. Wine and beer tasting, music, dinner. $50. 6 p.m. Improvisational Quilting, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton, 609-989-3632. ellarslie.org. Workshop led by Rose Miller. Register. 1:30 p.m. Victorian Pressed Flower Workshop, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144, ext. 103. morven. org. $20-$30. 11 a.m. Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Wine and chocolate pairings. Noon. Read and Explore: Animal Tracks, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Story and make a bird feeder. $10. Register. 10 a.m. In Search of the Jaguar, Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Hopewell, 609737-0609. Conservation video screening. Free. Noon. Science on Saturdays, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, 100 Stellarator Road, Princeton, 609-243-2121. pppl.gov. “The Cosmic Multiverse: Science or Fantasy” talk by Matthew Kleban, physics professor at New York University. 9:30 a.m. Local Wildlife, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, 609-888-3218. Overview on local wildlife and creating a backyard refuge, for teens and older. Register. 2 p.m.

Sunday, February 9

Goodnight Nobody, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. A McCarter commission by Rachel Bonds that tells the story of becoming an adult and the complexity of new motherhood. 2 p.m. Youth Art Exhibition, Phillips’ Mill Community Association, 2619 River Road, New Hope, 215-862-0582. phillipsmill.org. Exhibit of work by students from Mercer, Hunterdon,

Bucks and Montgomery counties. Noon. Pianist Charl Louw, Greater Princeton Steinway Society, Jacobs Music, 2540 Route 1, Lawrence, 609-434-0222. steinwaysocietyprinceton.or. Works by Beethoven and Bach. $20. 3 p.m. Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital, Bristol Chapel, Westminster Choir College, Walnut Lane, Princeton. rider.edu/events. “Beau Soir -- French and Slovene Melodies.” Free. 7:30 p.m. Corinne Mammana, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. $20. 2 p.m. Larry Tritel, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Winery Sunday music series. Noon. Midge Ure, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown. $55. 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Wine and chocolate pairings. Noon. The Paleo and Archaic Indians of New Jersey, Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Hopewell, 609-737-0609. Presentation by Jim Wade. Free. 1:30 p.m. Great Backyard Bird Count Primer, Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Veteran’s Park, 1778 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, 609-921-8964. washingtoncrossingaudubon.org. For beginning birders or birders brushing-up on their skills. Free. Register. 8:30 a.m. Winter Duck Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center, Spring Lake at Robeling Park, Sewell Avenue, Hamilton, 609-888-3218. mercercountyparks.org. Program on the migrating patterns of waterfowl, for teens and older. Free. Register. 1 p.m. Washington Crossing Postcard Collector Club, Union Fire Company, 1396 River Road, Route 29, Hopewell, 609-737-3555 or 215598-7534. wc4postcards.org. Meeting, program on “Trolleys of Bucks County,” and auction. 2 p.m.

Dog Tales, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Children read to Ilsa the therapy dog. Register. 3:30 p.m. Mid-Day Toastmasters Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. 4139.toastmastersclubs.org. Meeting. 11:30 a.m. Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Explore the game of skill, strategy and calculation. Ages 10 and up. Register. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12

Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance with caller Mark Widmer, music by Palmer’s Square. $10. 7:30 p.m. Yuja Wang, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. The pianist and Carnegie Hall Artist-inResidence performs. 7:30 p.m. Murad/Zinger Duo, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. $20. 7 p.m.

Let’s Get Spicy, RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center Community Education, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Culinary nutrition demonstration and cooking class. Register. 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mindfulness Meditation, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 350 Whitehorse Avenue, Hamilton, 609-585-7087. Beginner and experienced meditators welcome. 6:30 p.m. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Victorian Gardening Practices, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven.org. Talk and tour of the Victorian-themed gardens. $10, $27 includes tea. Register. 11 a.m. Tea and Tour, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven. org. Docent-led museum tour followed by tea. Registration required. $22. 1 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, February 13

Beyond the Law of Attraction Book Club, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Dis-

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Monday, February 10

Modern Times, Princeton Garden Movie Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. princetongardentheatre.org. Screening of the Charlie Chaplin film followed by discussion. $9-$12.50. 7:30 p.m. Pint Sized Painters, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Art for children ages 2 to 4. Dress to mess. Register. 10:30 a.m. Beginner ESL Class, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Develop or improve upon English reading, writing and speaking skills, plus a civics education lesson. Register. 10 a.m.

Tuesday, February 11

Tuesday Night Book Club, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. Register. 7 p.m. Gregory Porter, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Baritone performs a mix of jazz, soul, and gospel. 7:30 p.m. Women and Heart Disease, RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center Community Education, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609584-5900. Discussion on signs, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. Register. 6 p.m. Eating Disorder Friends and Family Support Group, Family Resource Center, 281 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road, Pennington, 267-255-0351. Meeting. 7 p.m. Homeschool Nature Class, The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org/events. Instruction on outdoor survival basics for ages 6-9 and 10-13. $15. 9:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Songs, stories and a craft for children ages 3 to 6. Register. 10:30 a.m.

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CALENDAR continued from Page 23 cussing a chapter of Jane Roberts’s “The Nature of Personal Reality.” Register. 6:30 p.m. Toddler Story Time, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Songs, stories, dancing, crafts and socialization for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Register. 10:30 a.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Sweet Heart Snacks, RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center Community Education, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Healthy hands-on cooking class for ages 6 and older accompanied by adults. $5. Register. 6:30 p.m. Intermediate and Advanced ESL Class, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Develop or improve upon English reading, writing and speaking skills, plus a civics education lesson. Register. 10 a.m.

Friday, February 14

Claire Chase, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. The flautist presents a musical drama for solo flute featuring live electronics and an ensemble of community musicians. 8 p.m. State House Artwork Tour, New Jersey Statehouse, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609847-3150. njstatehousetours.org. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Edna’s Kim, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-3926409. 1867sanctuary.org. $5-$20. 8 p.m. Andy Kahn, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. ellarslie.org. Valentine’s Day concert. $35. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mahjong, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. No formal lessons, just playing for fun. Register. 1 p.m.

Saturday, February 15

Youth Art Exhibition, Phillips’ Mill Community Association, 2619 River Road, New Hope, 215-862-0582. phillipsmill.org. Exhibit of work by students from Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks and Montgomery counties. Noon. Kevin McGowan, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. workingdogwinerynj.com. $5. 1 p.m. Marc Kaye’s Songwriter’s Showcase, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. $5-$20. 8 p.m.

Jake Shimabukuro Trio, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. The trio performs music from Bach to Hendrix to Queen. 8 p.m. Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Wine and chocolate pairings. Noon. Winter Fairy Festival, The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org/events. Dancing, magical games, winter tales, fairy art and winter wonder exploration. $10. 11 a.m. Forces of Nature, Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Hopewell, 609-7370609. Conservation video screening. Free. 12:45 p.m. Science on Saturdays, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, 100 Stellarator Road, Princeton, 609-243-2121. pppl.gov. “Form Follows Force: Extreme Structures for a Resilient Urban Environment” talk by Sigrid Adriaenssens, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Princeton. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, February 16

Romeo and Juliet, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa performs the classic dance piece. 3 p.m. Youth Art Exhibition, Phillips’ Mill Community Association, 2619 River Road, New Hope, 215-862-0582. phillipsmill.org. Exhibit of work by students from Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks and Montgomery counties. Noon. Family Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers. org. With caller John Krumm, music by the Mixed-Age Dance Band led by Louise McClure. $7, $20 family. 3 p.m. Russian Renaissance, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. The quartet of traditional Russian folk instrumentalists performs works by Bach, Ellington, Tchaikovsky, and more. 3 p.m. Max’d Out, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-3926409. 1867sanctuary.org. $20. 2 p.m. Brooke DiCaro, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Winery Sunday music series. Noon. Williamsboy, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609371-6000. workingdogwinerynj.com. $5. 1 p.m. Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Law-

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rence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Wine and chocolate pairings. Noon. Quilt Arts and Culture, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton, 609-989-3632. ellarslie.org. Talk by Gail Mitchell. 1:30 p.m. Sports Card & Collectibles Show, Town Inn, 1083 Route 206, Fieldsboro. rksportspromotions.com. $2. 9 a.m. Cross-Country Ski Workshop, Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Hopewell, 609-737-0609. Indoor and outdoor lessson. Free. Register. 1:30 p.m.

Monday, February 17

ScandiDance NJ, Princeton Country Dancers, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers. org. Live music, no partner needed. $10 8 p.m. Birds of Northern Central America, Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Pennington School, 112 W. Delaware Avenue, Pennington, 609-921-8964. washingtoncrossingaudubon.org. Presentation by Sharyn Magee. Free. 8 p.m.

Tuesday, February 18

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center Community Education, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Information on risk factors, disease stages, treatments and available resources. Register. 1:30 p.m. Ask the Sleep Doctor, RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center Community Education, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Informal lecture and Q&A. Register. 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Stress Busters, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, Our Lady of Sorrows, 3816 E. State Street, Hamilton, 609-393-9922. Nine-week support group for family caregivers. Register. 10:30 a.m. Eating Disorder Friends and Family Support Group, Family Resource Center, 281 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road, Pennington, 267-255-0351. Meeting. 7 p.m. Homeschool Nature Class, The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org/events. Instruction on outdoor survival basics for ages 6-9 and 10-13. $15. 9:30 a.m. Fur, Feathers, Fluff: Keeping Warm in Winter, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Read and Explore program offers two stories and a craft. $10. Register. 10 a.m. Dog Tales, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. Children read to Ilsa the therapy dog. Register. 3:30 p.m.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Teens ages 13 to 18 can help make decisions about the library’s teen events and earn volunteer time. New members welcome. Register. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 19

Writers Group, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. For adults who love to write. Walk-ins welcome. 7 p.m. Heart Month Cardio Chair-Based Class, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Modified, low-impact moves and easy-to-follow pacing for older adults. Register. 1:30 p.m. Mindfulness Meditation, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 350 Whitehorse Avenue, Hamilton, 609-585-7087. Beginner and experienced meditators welcome. 6:30 p.m. Tween Gaming Club, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Tabletop games, Legos and more. Register. 6 p.m. Intermediate and Advanced ESL Class, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Develop or improve upon English reading, writing and speaking skills, plus a civics education lesson. Register. 10 a.m. Tea and Tour, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven. org. Docent-led museum tour followed by tea. Registration required. $22. 1 p.m. TAACC Poetry Cafe, 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. Free. 6 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, February 20

Beyond the Law of Attraction Book Club, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Discussing a chapter of Jane Roberts’s “The Nature of Personal Reality.” Register. 6:30 p.m. Lewis Black, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. “It Gets Better Every Day.” $60-$85. 7:30 p.m. Toddler Story Time, Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Songs, stories, dancing, crafts and socialization for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Register. 10:30 a.m. Storytime, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven.org. Reading of “Martin’s Big Words” by Doreen Rappaport and collage

craft project. $10. Register. 11 a.m. Intermediate and advanced eSL Class, bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Develop or improve upon English reading, writing and speaking skills, plus a civics education lesson. Register. 10 a.m.

FrIday, February 21

State House Artwork Tour, New Jersey Statehouse, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609847-3150. njstatehousetours.org. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Hearts for Military & Veterans, Knights of Columbus Hamilton Council #6213, Columbus Hall, 1451 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609583-1472. Oldies dance and buffet dinner. $30. 7 p.m. Alex Otey Trio, 1867 Sanctuary arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. $20. 8 p.m. Mummenschanz, McCarter theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. The “Musicians on Silence” present “You and Me.” 7:30 p.m. John Fugelsang & Friends, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-4661964. hopewelltheater.com. $25. 8 p.m. One-on-One Computer Help Sessions, bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Get your general computer how-to questions answered. Register. 11 a.m. Winter Wonderland: Storytelling Fun, bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Stories and songs for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary children. Register. 10:30 a.m. George Washington: America’s Master Politician, George Washington Educational Forum, Conference Center, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. pbs1777.org. Talk by author David O. Stewart. Register. 6:30 p.m. Mahjong, bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib. nj.us. No formal lessons, just playing for fun. Register. 1 p.m.

Saturday, February 22

Laurie berkner band, McCarter theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Solo acoustic performance by the “Pied Piper of Pre-Schoolers.” Sensoryfriendly performance 11 a.m. $15-$40. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. brothers on broadway, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 215-893-1999. capitalphilharmonic.org. A tribute to Broadway’s African American leading men featuring Keith Spencer and the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey. $30$65. 7:30 p.m. Mara Levine and Gathering time, 1867 Sanctuary arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary. org. $5-$20. 8 p.m. Fur, Feathers, Fluff: Keeping Warm in Winter, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Read and Explore program featuring stories and a craft. $10. Register. 10 a.m. dolphins, Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington CrossingPennington Road, Hopewell, 609-737-0609. Conservation video screening. Free. 12:45 p.m.

SuNday, February 23

Jerry Steele, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.com. Winery Sunday music series. Noon. PJ Parker and Sean Gough, 1867 Sanctuary arts and Culture Center, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409. 1867sanctuary.org. $5-$20. 2 p.m. roosevelt String band, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609924-8144. morven.org. “Songs to Warm the

Heart.” $10. Register. 2 p.m. Beginner’s Bird Walk, Washington Crossing audubon Society, Veteran’s Park, 1778 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, 609-921-8964. washingtoncrossingaudubon.org. Free. Register. 8:15 a.m.

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Local author talk Series, bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Benjamin Rolsky discusses the philsophy of Mr. Rogers, as well as his new book “Rise and Fall of the Religious Left: Politics, Television, and Popular Culture in the 1970s and Beyond.” Register. 6:30 p.m. Hate the Weight Loss Cycle? Love Yourself and Lose!, RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center Community Education, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Motivational tips and weight-loss advice. Register. 6 p.m. beginner eSL Class, bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-298-0622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Develop or improve upon English reading, writing and speaking skills, plus a civics education lesson. Register. 10 a.m. ESL Conversation Group, bordentown Library, 18 E. Union Street, Bordentown, 609-2980622. bcls.lib.nj.us. Practice your English with other non-native speakers. Register. 6 p.m.

tueSday, February 25

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try that were persecuted in their own homeland for exercising their religious beliefs. Farnsworth was a member of the Society of Friends (commonly known as Quakers) and felt the wrath that injustice served upon him when he was sent to an English prison in 1665 for attending a meeting of his faith. Needless to say, he persevered. But it left an indelible mark within his soul as to where life’s journey will lead him. Eventually, he sailed up the river with several other settlers in individual boats to what is today known as Burlington. The following year, Farnsworth’s wife, Susanna, arrived in Burlington aboard the ship Shield with their two children and two servants. It was the first ship to dock in the new settlement that was the capital of West Jersey. Reunited with his family, Farnsworth worked as a cobbler. Since tradesmen were high in demand, he earned enough to invest in land from the Quakers. These tracts of land were where the Black’s and Crosswicks Creeks join the Delaware River. Gradually these holdings extended to over 800 acres. In 1682, he and his family sailed to this location and built a crude cabin on a wooded bluff. Others would follow. The site became known as Farnsworth’s Landing. Farnsworth took on a new role as a ferryman and served as constable. It was the beginning of a small town that drew people from all walks of life that were extraordinary in their fields. Statesmen, soldiers, writers, painters, sculptors, inventors, and philosophers set their foot prints upon this soil. The bend in the river later became known as Bordentown but for many, including Thomas Farnsworth, it was called “home.” Doug Kiovsky is the co-president of the Bordentown Historical Society.

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