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Nature’s Duet: Art of the natural world BY MIICHELE ALPERIN

EHS Junior Amanda Curtiss shows oﬀ the High Game award she won at the 41st annual Central Jersey bowling classic in January. Her score was 225.

Curtiss a key to EHS bowling success BY JUSTIN FEIL

Amanda Curtiss discovered a pair of new passions when she started at Ewing High School. The Ewing junior was introduced to the girls bowling team and the opportunity to work with Special Olympics/Unified Sports two years ago. Now they are an integral part of her life,

and even intertwine with the chance for her to coach bowling to other Ewing students in the Unified program. “It’s definitely difficult to help them out, but you just have to be patient with them,” Curtiss said. “Once you’re patient with them, they understand what you’re trying to help them with. And it’s definitely fun to help them

with a sport you love to do.” Curtiss, who also has played field hockey for the Blue Devils since middle school and played softball as a freshman, is part of the bowling team for the third straight season. She was asked to come out for the bowling team by a friend, Sierra Reid, who has since graduated after a See CURTISS, Page 11

In the “Nature’s Duet—A Fine Art Exhibit” at Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton, artists Laura Beard and Abigail Ella Johnson offer artwork that expresses their own deep connections to the natural world, from different but complementary vantage points. Both share a desire to draw viewers of their art into stronger connections with the natural world. On her website, laurabeardart. com, Beard, a Ewing resident, captures her connection to the natural world, in particular animals and their habitats: “There is nothing that inspires me more than the natural world and the rich complexities of the lives that inhabit it. I strive, with every piece, to convey the uniqueness of the subject and the unflinching beauty of our temporary existence.” Johnson also describes her “profound appreciation for and interest in the natural world” on her website, artbyaella.com. “I’m driven by a deep desire to understand humanity’s ever-evolving place in nature, and how it shapes our experiences. As a result, I explore various contexts, investi-

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gating natural phenomena from personal, historical, scientific, social, and cultural perspectives.” Beard and Johnson met for the first time at the Ellarslie Open 40 in summer 2023, where they both received awards: Johnson’s “Colony/Collapse” won the Digital Art Award, sponsored by Hunter Research, and Beard’s “Stick in the Mud” won the Watercolor Award in Memory of Robert Sakson. An artist friend of both, Margaret Simpson, invited them to be part of Nature’s Duet. “It was quite a delightful surprise to see that her art and my art worked together so well,” Beard says. “Her abstracts are really amazing, the colors and textures, and in my opinion capture the essence of the natural world in a way that I have never felt comfortable being able to do.” A free reception with the artists takes place Sun., Feb. 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The show runs from through Feb. 28, Wed. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, email info@abbottmarshlands.org. For Beard, attending a book talk on Tomie dePaola’s The Art Lesson at age six or seven cemented for her the idea of becoming an artist. “He told me See BEARD, Page 6

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Healthy eating starts early! Empower kids with culinary skills and nutrition knowledge to become their healthiest selves! For children 5 years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Fee: $5 per person

DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: DISPARITIES IN WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH

Thursday, Feb. 1; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

SWEET SUCCESS SOCIETY: A DIABETES GROUP Monday, Feb. 5; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

A group for anyone with diabetes or caring for one of the 37 million Americans living with diabetes. Learn and discuss healthy ways to manage diabetes alongside peers and Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Tuesday, Feb. 6; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

All things seasonal, all the time! Learn what wonderful fruits and vegetables are up to this time of year and how to make them shine! You can attend the in-person program at the center or watch from the comfort of your own home.

“RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS AND THE SCIENCE OF HOPE” FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION Tuesday, Feb. 6; 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How do early childhood experiences affect one’s health decades later? Join us for a screening and discussion of this documentary on the Adverse

shift in human understanding of the origins of physical, social, mental, and societal health and well-being. This ongoing series acknowledges our shared experiences during the pandemic and begins to rebuild connection with an emphasis on what heals. Panelists Dara Whalen, NP; Tracey Post, LCSW

BOOK ART: DISCOVERING THE INTERNAL LIGHT Tuesday, Feb. 6; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Make a beautiful piece of art from a recycled book. Explore how we contend with the seasonal darkness of winter, developing our own internal light using inspirational poems and meaningful discussion of darkness transitioning to light. Rochelle Stern, The Expressive Librarian. Fee: $15, materials included.

Monday, Feb. 12; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Introducing our “Monthly Health Focus” open to all and dedicated to helping you prevent and identify illness early, know your treatment options, and live your best life with the knowledge to do so. RWJ Barnabas Health believes we are Better Together and this month join Connie Moceri, MSN, RN, A-GNP-C, Director of Disease Management and Stroke Coordinator, RWJUH Hamilton, this informational session about heart disease.

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Friday, Feb. 16; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Over 60 million women in the US are living with some form of heart disease. Women and their symptoms are often undertreated when compared to men. Marie Bernardo, MD, FACC, RWJUH Hamilton, member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates, will teach you the facts, so you can help take steps to protect your health and seek proper treatment if you need it. Dinner provided.

Monday, Feb. 19; 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BRAIN HEALTH-LEARN PROVEN WAYS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG

This natural phase in a woman’s life brings about significant physical and mental changes along with health risks such as heart disease, urinary tract infections and osteoporosis. We will discuss the role hormones play in our bodies as well as mindset and habit changes that need to be embraced for a smoother transition. Kathleen McDermott, MSN, RN Certified Menopause Wellness Coach.

Wednesday, Feb. 14; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. HEART MATTERS-PRIORITIZE With so much information out today on YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH brain health what methods really work? Wednesday, Feb. 7; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Join Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. RWJUH Hamilton Balance & Hearing Center, to learn more about how to keep your brain young and turn back the clock on your aging brain.

SACRED BREATHWORK

Thursday, Feb. 15; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join Kim Huston, Reiki Master and Certified Breathwork facilitator is passionate about sharing this modality with anyone looking for true healing. Sacred Breathwork can help release negative patterns and fears that keep us stuck. Bring a yoga mat and blanket, Chairs will be available. Fee: $15

Do you have a question about diet and nutrition? Join a community Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a 30-minute,1 on 1 Q&A session. Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Must preregister to schedule an appointment time.

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Monday, Feb. 19; 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP Tuesday, Feb. 20; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday, Feb. 21; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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your restless mind and help your entire body to relax. Come experience what all the buzz is about. Beginners welcome. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.

HEART & SOUL: SLIDE INTO BETTER HEALTH Thursday, Feb. 22; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Join us for group Line Dancing, Live DJ, Zumba, Refreshments, Health Screenings, Ask-A-Cardiologist, Heart Health Resources. $5 per person (collected at the door)

SAMBA: DANCE & DRUM FUSION Tuesday, Feb. 27; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SAMBA dance fuses upbeat drumming with dance and concludes with their signature smoothie SAMBUCHA, leaving participants refreshed and rejuvenated after a hard workout. Brought to you by Avalon Rehab.

DON’T LET SHOULDER PAIN SLOW YOU DOWN Thursday, Feb. 29; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Shoulder pain can affect up to 70% of people. Let Michael Duch, MD, RWJUH Hamilton, The Orthopedic & Spine Institute, guide you through the diagnosis and treatment of the different types of shoulder ailments. Dinner included. *All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.

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Krystal Loughlin, certified RYT, is introducing Chair Yoga to our Better Health Program. Using a chair for seated poses and also for balancing poses, this class is perfect for those who haven’t moved their bodies for a while, recovering from an injury or have mobility/balancing difficulties. A great place to start practicing yoga to help boost your flexibility, find inner peace, unwind and stretch. Many options are given to customize the practice for YOU!

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A SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, & 28; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join our ongoing program and gather in a collaborative setting to exchange thoughts, feelings and experiences amongst peers. This is a safe-zone designed to be welcoming and understanding of all attendees while exploring this season of our lives. Please feel free to attend one or all.

YOUR HEART, BUILDING THIS MUSCLE ONE PUMP AT A TIME Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The heart is the most incredible muscle in the body, beating about 100,000 times to send 3,600 gallons of blood through 75,000 miles of blood vessels each day. Anthony Notaroberto, Personal Training Manager, RWJ Fitness & Wellness, will discuss how to improve cardio vascular function by building this important muscle.

D.A.S.H. TOWARD BETTER HEALTH Wednesday, Feb. 21; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Delicious foods can also be nutritious! Join us this American Heart Month as we discuss Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (the D.A.S.H. diet) and learn how better food choices can encourage heart health. Enjoy a live cooking demo of a D.A.S.H. friendly dish by Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

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Thursday, Feb.29; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

If you have never attended a Better Health – program, this museum, sculpture garden and arboretum, is a perfect opportunity. When faced with finding tough solutions, we are often told to “think outside the box.” What if all you have to work with is what’s inside the box? Sharp thinking and breakthrough ideas are honed in this studio workshop. Teams collaborate on a themed sculpture using limited time, materials, and resources in a way that empowers innovation. Location: Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above. Or visit rwjbh.org/HamiltonPrograms Email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org or call 609-584-5900 to learn more

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Ilene Black, long-time Observer columnist, passes away Ilene Marie Black, a lifetime resident of Ewing Township, passed away after a sudden illness on Jan 1. Born in Yardville in 1957, Black lived a life full of compassion and dedication to her community. A 1975 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Black had a strong involvement with the Notre Dame High School Alumni Organization, which spanned many years as she continued to help organize and was often the MC of many class reunions. She worked as office manager at the Presbytery of New Brunswick for over two decades, retiring in January 2023. For almost 20 years, Black was a contributor to the Ewing Observer with her monthly column, “Betting on Black,” occasionally to the embarrassment of her husband and sons as they were often the subject of her column and nothing was off limits. She was also an artist. Whether it was trying her hand at watercolor or acrylic painting, her successful ETSY Sea Glass Business called Sea Spray Secrets, Black was busier than she ever thought possible,

bringing joy to so many who either pur- sister, Kim Kingsland and Pam Lair; and the chased her creations or were gifted them. joy of her life, her pets Peach and Jax. She Black was a die-hard Philadelphia sports was predeceased by her parents Connie fan and took every win and and Donald Geoghan, bioloss to heart. In addition, logical mother Peggy FrohBlack was everyone’s “Sports bose, and her brother, DonMom.” ald Geoghan. Following both her sons In lieu of flowers, donathrough their school and West tions can be made to EASEL End Soccer careers, Black Animal Rescue League in held various positions within Ewing, and the Burlington the West End Soccer organiCounty Animal Shelter. zation including West End’s *** Annual Labor Day National The following is a piece Invitational Tournament written by Black’s son, DonDirector, West End Green nie, which he asked to be pubBlack Lightning and West End Unitlished in the Observer. ed’s Team Manager and overI originally wrote the folall Team Mom. While her sons attended lowing about my mother about two years Incarnation School, she coached the Junior ago when she was not doing very well in Varsity Cheerleading Team and won back- the hospital: to-back tournament competitions. “I love you so much Mom. You know I She is survived by her husband of 43 will never forget you. There’s not enough years, George Black; her sons, George and paper, websites or space on a phone to get Donald (Michelle) Black; her brothers, all of this out. My mother—let me tell you Greg Geoghan and Russell Kingsland; her about her. She was adopted by the two

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Sunday, March 3 at 2:00-4:00 PM 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Rd., Ewing Refreshments and book signing to follow Free and open to all Hosts: Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society Lawrence Historical Society Friends of the 1867 Sanctuary Questions? www.ethps.org or 609-883-2455

BLACK cont. from Page 3 though—more than you know. Coolest dude ever, but this is about mom. ‘Her back must be tired, because she carried her three boys and sometimes a dog or two through everything. My grandfathers Pop and Pop Pop and my Dad could fix physical things like a lawn mower or a faucet, but mom would fix anything going on in life. “Had a bad day? Mom fixed it. Her presence always made me felt at ease. I always felt like nothing bad could happen to me cause my mom was there. I call her once a week on my ride home for work. She picks up every time. “She could have a serious meeting with her bosses. I’ve never heard her voice mail. If she can’t take the call, she will pick up and say these exact words, ‘Hey, I will call you right back. I love you.’ “This woman has been my rock, and the word a rock doesn’t do her justice. She is a freaking mountain! I married a woman who is almost identical to my mother. Is that weird? Maybe. My wife is a spitting image of my mother. “During my engagement party, I had a little too much to drink and tried to explain to everyone that exact sentiment, but it came out way wrong. What I meant to say is that boys marry girls that have the same traits as their mother.

“My mother has every trait you would want and need in a mom. It took me a while but I found that in my now wife, Michelle. When they are together and talk, I get choked up. “We go to breakfast—just the three of us—about once a month, and I can tell my mom absolutely loves the time she spends with my wife. My mother-in=law is a spitting image of my mom and my wife. I am lucky as heck to have three of the same women who don’t give a crap about themselves but only care about others. It’s amazing.” I originally wrote the above when my mom was not doing very well in the hospital about two years ago. I told her I wrote something for her, and she begged me to send it to her. I didn’t want to because, I told her it sounded like an obituary but she really wanted to see it. I never said no to my mom, so why would I start then. She loved it. She also offered commentary and some few pointers. She said to mention her as Princess Ilene. I asked her when she was a princess and she told me, “I’ve always been a princess, stupid!” Well mom, you are not only a so-called princess—you are and always will be—the greatest human being to ever grace this earth. There will never be a day I will not think of you. When my mom went into the hospital on

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Dec. 31st, I sent her a text at 5:42 p.m. asking, “How are you doing?” She responded with: “Struggling. It will be okay.” She struggled with heart issues, and I truly believe she knew her time was coming to an end. She would never let me, my brother, Michelle, or my dad know if she was in pain, because she didn’t want us to worry about her. She worried about us constantly and didn’t want to burden us with her health issues. That is who my mother was and always be. Our caregiver, our hero, and the toughest person I’ve ever met. You taught Georgie and me just about everything we know. We got it from here now Mom.

Historians to present Washington’s Crossing lecture on March 3

A program on the Ewing connections to General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River in 1776 will be presented by Ewing author historians Robert Sands, Jr. and Patricia E. Millen on Sunday, March 3. Hosts of this free lecture open to the public are the Ewing Township Historic Society, the Lawrence Historical Society and the Friends of the 1867 Sanctuary. The program will take place on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at the 1867 Sanctuary. A book signing and refreshments will follow. Parking is available across the street and the venue is handicap accessible. Among the topics they will address is the path that Washington’s army took on their way to the Battle of Trenton with details about the markers on Bear Tavern Road that display the army’s travels and Washington splitting his troops into two groups at the crossroads of what was known as Birmingham (Bear Tavern Road and West Upper Ferry Road) contributing to the success of this pivotal battle. Sands and Millen will also detail the history chronologically of the local people associated with this event, both as it happened, and also as it has been re-enacted

as an annual tradition on Christmas Day thanks to the efforts of St. John Terrell, John Godzieba, and other reenactors. The artistic depictions of the crossing, such as Leutze’s masterpiece painting from 1851, Washington Crossing the Delaware, and its importance as a symbol of patriotism will also be examined. Millen, raised in Ewing, is a retired museum professional with over 40 years of experience working in museums in New Jersey and New York State. She is the author of three books and dozens of articles on 19th century American history. She holds a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and teaching certificates in U.S. and World History. She is an Advisor with the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society. Sands, also a Ewing resident, has worked in various museums and historic sites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He holds a masters degree in museum professions and a bachelor’s degree in history. Sands has written three previous Images of America books. For more information on the event, call (609) 883-2455 or e-mail info@ethps.org.

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of different widths and distances establishing where color and shadows go,” she explains. Her choice of media is based on how much time she has to spend on a piece, how bold she wants the colors to be, and where she will be working. As she works on a piece, Beard likes to think about what motivates the animal to be in a particular environment the moment it was captured on film. “I try to get an emotional bond with the subject I am working with and see how I can bring forth their individuality without dictating any sort of anthropomorphizes.” Beard, a Ewing resident, has spent most of her life in Kingston, with her mother, writer and wordsmith Janet Beard; her father, computer programmer Michael Beard; and her five siblings. Beard’s early art education, largely in painting and drawing in different media, was through the Princeton Arts Council, and later she took art classes through different home schooling groups. By age 14, she entered her first juried show, D&R Greenway’s 2015 “Earth and Fire” exhibit, with a colored pencil drawing of a deer running away from a wildfire. Beard decided at 18 to start her career as a freelance artist rather than pursue an arts degree in college, due to her concern about the likely debt that would ensue. In the past Beard has taught art to elementary school children, for the Homeschool Support Network in Lawrenceville, That Pottery Place in West Windsor, and the Sprout U School of the Arts in Trenton. She wanted to give the children “a really firm grounding in art” without making it “so technically focused that it becomes intimidating.” For this show, Beard mostly chose pieces representative of Central New Jersey animals and environments. “The Fisherman,” is a watercolor based on a photo

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New Jersey Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekends The Garden State Wine Growers Association, a New Jersey-based coalition of over sixty wineries and vineyards, kicks off its two consecutive “Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekends” from February 9 to 11 and February 16 to 18 as a curated celebration for the tastebuds.

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Pictured are Beard’s “Serenity” (2023), upper left, and “Fragile Balance 1” (2019), lower right, as well as Johnson’s “Rain” (2023), upper right, and “Forest” (2023), lower left, all courtesy of the artists.

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Her work has been previously shown at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, the West Windsor Arts Council, the Arts Council of Princeton, Artworks Trenton, and more. Beard is a portrait artist specializing in photorealistic paintings of animals and nature. Beard, who has exhibited before at both the Arts Council of Princeton and Artworks Trenton, is also a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society and the Garden State Watercolor Society. For more, see her website at laurabeardart. com. Last year, both exhibiting artists—Johnson for digital art and Beard for watercolor—won awards in the Ellarslie Open 40. All pieces on display are available for purchase at the closure of the exhibit, with a portion of the profits benefiting the Tulpehaking Nature Center and the FFAM. Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. On view through February 28. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 609-888-3218 or www.abbottmarshlands. org.

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“Reciting Women: Alia Bensliman & Khalilah Sabree,” Art@Bainbridge Art@Bainbridge, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton “Reciting Women,” an exhibit featuring Alia Bensliman and Khalilah Sabree, opened at Princeton University’s Art@ Bainbridge gallery in late January and remains on view through March 31. A reception is set for Saturday, February 3 at 2 p.m., followed by a conversation with the artists on Thursday, February 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Friend Center on Princeton campus. As stated in the online museum materials, the two artists “deliberately disrupt conventional divides between tradition and modernity and the sacred and the secular. As Muslim-American artists and educators deeply rooted in the Trenton community, their imagery grapples with human rights struggles and the challenges of cultural belonging.” “Bensliman’s images of Amazigh women focus on the Indigenous population of North Africa in richly patterned watercol-

Alia Bensliman and Khalilah Sabree share the “Reciting Women” exhibit at Princeton University’s Art@Bainbridge, on view through March 31 and with an opening reception on Saturday, February 3, at 2 p.m. and a subsequent conversation with the artists on Thursday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the on-campus Friend Center at the intersection of William and Olden streets. Bensliman’s “Me, Myself, and I: Unfinished Conversation” (2023), left, and Sabree’s “Broken Promise” (2016–2017), right. Images courtesy of the artists.

ors informed by local artistic motifs, with her own triple portrait as an introspective counterpoint. Sabree’s painting suite turns a photograph taken during Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, into a medi-

tation on loss and the devastations of war. Seen together, the artists’ works testify to seemingly incompatible commitments: preserving cultural traditions that are under threat while forging visual vocabularies

that resonate with their own unfolding identities.” Bensliman’s “Me, Myself, and I: Unfinished Conversation” (2023) is a combination of watercolor, ink markers, charcoal, and colored pencil on archival paper. Sabree’s “Broken Promise” (2016–2017) is a graphite, oil paint stick, acrylic, acrylic printing ink, paper, oil paint, and photography piece on masonite from her ‘Destruction of a Culture’ series.

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From FEBRUARY, Page 6 According to Bensliman’s website, aliabenslimanart.com, the Robbinsville-based artist grew up in Tunisia, North Africa, which she called a place “at a crossroad of eastern and ancient art and cultures on one hand and western more contemporary art on the other. As a result, her work merges “east and west with a penchant for North African and Berber art.” On Sabree’s website, khalilahsabree.com, she describes her work as “about spiritual transformation and world issues,” yet “with a contemporary Islamic flavor,” drawing from her experiences as a Black Muslim woman. Both are arts educators, too, with Bensliman currently teaching at Artworks Trenton and the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, while Sabree is a former Lawrence Township teacher who also has a private studio at Artworks Trenton.

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McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton Princeton’s McCarter Theatre Center presents a variety of programming this month, including the following performances: “The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine,” Matthews Theater. Sunday, February 11, at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $60 to $90. Conductor Volodymyr Sirenko and soloist Volodymyr Vynnytsky on piano. The program includes “Berezovsky, The 1st Ukrainian Symphony,” in C major; “SaintSaens, Piano Concerto No. 2”; an intermission; and “Dvorak, Symphony No. 8.” Keep the music going with a post-concert conversation onstage, “Artists in Wartime,” featuring NSOU managing director Alexander Hornostai and Princeton University visiting research scholar of history Iuliia Skubytska. “Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic,” Matthews Theater. Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $65. Tap dancer, choregrapher, and dance educator Ayodele Casel developed “Chasing Magic” during the pandemic as “a celebratory display of artistic encounters and how, after a lost year, they remain right where you left them,” according to the McCarter Theater page for the event. Directed by Tor ya Beard, the show features special guest performances by seven-time Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Arturo O’Farrill, pianist Anibal César Cruz, vocalist Cr ystal Monee Hall, percussionist Keisel Jimenez, and tap artists Jared Alexander, Amanda Castro, Naomi Funaki, Quynn Johnson, Sean

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“Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra,” Saturday, February 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $55. Principal conductor Derek Gleeson and Ivaylo Vassilev on piano. The program includes Beethoven’s “Coriolanus Overture,” “Piano Concerto No. 5,” and “Symphony No. 7.” “Vivaldi’s the Four Seasons,” New Jersey Symphony. Sunday, February 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $169. NJS conductor Xian Zhang, Robert Ingliss on oboe, and Eric Wyrick on violin. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick. (732) 246-7469 or www.stnj.org. *** And just like that, Cupid takes his bow. For more local stories, see the Community News Service website, communitynews.org.

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CURTISS continued from Page 1 solid career. “It was just going to be a fun sport, nothing major, not a serious thing,” Curtiss said. “By the end of my freshman year, I was saying I think I want to do something with bowling and keep going.” Curtiss has developed into a reliable member and strong bowler for the Blue Devils. She helped them win their first 10 regular-season matches. Curtiss regularly has been Ewing’s second-highest scorer behind senior Kennedy Jenkins with a 173.20 average through 10 matches with a high game of 225 and high series of 563. “I think the team has done really well in bowling,” said Curtiss. “We’ve done great so far this year.” Ewing wasn’t sure exactly how they would do after they graduated last year’s top scorer, Mia Siminitus. But Jenkins has remained consistent in her second year in the program and a strong returning group with seniors Janelis Cedeno and Megan Rosiejka and juniors like Curtiss and Ellie Otto along with newcomers Amber Porter are helping to fill the void left by Siminitus, and the results have eased the nerves of the Blue Devils. “Mia created an expectation the last couple years that this is the way we want Ewing bowling to be, and now it’s your

job to fulfill that expectation,” said Ewing head coach Dave Angebranndt. “Amanda has stepped up really well. I think Kennedy coming in last year kind of added to the success that we were having and now she’s the one kind of driving the force with the success our team is having and Amanda is following very well in her footsteps. “I think Ellie has stepped up tremendously. Megan and Janelis have also done a very nice job as a group. Again, when you have a leader like Mia was and a person that you look up to, they understand what it’s like to be in that position and Kennedy and Amanda right now understand what it takes to fulfill that spot and the other girls see what needs to be done in order to fill that spot.” Just as important as their regular-season start has been to their rising expectations is the way that they have bowled in tournaments that are the ideal warm-up for the state tournament that they want to make. Ewing placed sixth out of 22 teams at the Central Jersey Winter Classic on Jan. 13. Ewing is seeded fourth in Central Jersey, Group III by power points that will be used for the state tournament brackets. “I think the only way for you to gain experience is to expose yourself to that, See CURTISS, Page 12

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CURTISS continued from Page 11 to either make a name for yourself or put your team out there so other people can recognize the success that you’re having,” Angebranndt said. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be a firstplace finish or a high series or high game. We finished sixth in the Central Jersey Classic out of 22 teams that are going to potentially vie for a state title, and to finish sixth out of 22 teams is extremely successful. And we were in the Roll with the Indians Tournament at Ocean, we were in the Brick tournament which has all these extremely competitive Shore Conference teams like Manchester, Howell, Brick Memorial and Brick Township. “These are all teams you’re going to see later on in the year, so if you can expose yourself to them throughout the season and get a little more competitive nature like the state tournament is like, it’s going to ease the stress once those tournament matches come.” Curtiss made a huge jump after her freshman year when she averaged 131.13 as a regular in the lineup. She vaulted to 172.67 the next year and has upped it a little more to start this year. Curtiss knows there are ways she can improve, but she’s been pleased with the start overall, and not being so hard on herself was a major goal she set for this season. “To be more positive,” Curtiss said. “I wasn’t that positive last year. If I can be more positive this year, I can have a good mindset to do better.”

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She carries her positivity into volunteering with the Special Olympics and helping with Unified Sports at Ewing. She aids with bowling and some of the other sports offered in the Unified Sports program at Ewing. “It started when I was a freshman because I was in a Unified gym class,” Curtiss said. “It was new to me that I could do that. I wanted to try it out and try something new and I really liked it. I figured if I liked it, I should get more involved. I got more involved in other ways.” Now Curtiss makes time to help whenever she’s not studying or playing her own sports. She looks forward to the chance to help with the Unified program twice per week. “I have a bowling one and then I do a Unified club thing,” Curtiss said. “I get to help with that a lot. During soccer and track season, they do tournaments and games and I try to go to them as much as possible to be involved with them.” She also makes time to improve in her own athletic pursuits. She still looks forward to playing field hockey, but she’s also become more dedicated to bowling than she was as a freshman. It has shown up in the way she’s preparing for each season now. “I do many tournaments outside of school and I do two different leagues,” Curtiss said. “I do summer and a winter league. I definitely do practice more outside of school as well. I try to get as much help as I can to improve overall.” Angebranndt believes that is consistent

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Capital Barbershop expands Before walking into this expanded and remodeled barbershop located two doors to the right of the original, one is tempted to think that if you’ve seen one barbershop, you’ve seen them all. Not so. Aside from the red, white and blue twirling pole out front, this barbershop is different! Owner/barber, Marc Storaci has had a longtime desire to build a location that was intended to dazzle. For years he’s researched existing shops from all over the world to personally design a truly one-of-akind barbershop. The industrial/modern style decor must be seen to be appreciated. It features porcelain subway tile work, granite countertops, and custom wood-trimmed walls. Polished aluminum, stainless steel, and chrome, glitter everywhere. There are techno appointments galore with 10 bigscreen TVs and a streaming video message. Each of the eight workstations has backlit mirrors. All stations have computerized logs to efficiently keep track of all who drop in, along with those who were pre-scheduled. Clients settle into the comfortable, extraroomy, porcelain, and cast-iron barber chairs for any style of quality haircut. The beautiful high-tech lighting is state-of-theart. This barbershop is beyond unique! Storaci was quick to say that while the eye-catching decor certainly gets a lot of attention, all the bells and whistles in the world can’t replace genuine service. Better quality service is the first priority for the barbers at Capital. He explained, “no business is profitable without a sustained volume and there simply won’t be good volume without a quality product. Since our only product is a haircut service, we want to be the best.” Capital’s barbers not only have deep experience with all styles of men’s and boy’s hair, they’re trained in-house as career service professionals. In fact, Storaci hopes for the uniquely remodeled shop on Scotch Rd to become the example for a franchise offering one day.” Perhaps best, is that Capital’s menu will feature a pre-COVID price rollback. They’re making an honest effort to ensure that the shop’s service, pricing, sanitation, and comfort is simply the best to be found. And, unlike shops that rush you into the first open barber chair, Capital encourages you to request your favorite barber. Said Storaci, “We want everyone to return happy!” Marc Storaci’s career in the barber business started 29 years ago while he was a student at NJIT. He explored learning barbering as a way to help with college expenses. While he still has family business

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The new interior of Capital Barber Shop. interests in food services and investment real estate, somewhere along the line the barber business became his passion. Between his other high-volume barbershop in Hamilton (which conversely features an antique decor) and his newly enlarged modern location at Capital on Scotch Road in Ewing, Storaci currently employs 20 barbers. He said, “I’ve been fortunate to have had numerous successful shops over the years, but when the COVID pandemic hit, we struggled. It significantly changed the hair industry, in general, and it was like playing a chess game to keep all of my employees on board. Of course, the “help wanted” sign is still always out for professional barbers! At any rate, we’re solidly back in growth mode and are anxiously looking forward to this expansion.” The Capital group feels confident that their team of barbers share a depth of experience and personal service level that the competition, including the chains, aren’t able to provide. Their current client base is comprised mainly of residents, workers, and students from a broad area. The shop is central to Ewing, Pennington, Hopewell, Titusville, Lambertville, Lawrence, Yardley, TCNJ and Rider University. Capital Barbershop, 183 Scotch Road Plaza. Walk-ins or appointments. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Accepting cash, credit/debit cards, Venmo, and Apple Pay. For appointments, visit Booksy.com or call 609-403-6147. tbsbarbershops.com

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Wednesday, february 7

Heart Matters-Prioritize Your Cardiovascular Health. 1–2 p.m. Introducing our “Monthly Health Focus” open to all and dedicated to helping you prevent, identify illness early, know your treatment options, and live your best life with the knowledge to do so. At RWJ Barnabas Health we believe we are Better Together and this month Connie Moceri, MSN, RN, A-GNP-C, Director of Disease Management and Stroke Coordinator for this informational session about heart disease.

monday, february 12

Dinner With A Doctor: Disparities in Women’s Heart Health. 6-7:30 p.m. Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. Women and their symptoms are often undertreated when compared to men. Marie Bernardo, MD, FACC, from Hamilton Cardiology Associates, will teach you the facts, so you can help take steps to protect your health and seek proper treatment if you need needed. Dinner provided.

Thursday, february 22

Heart & Soul: Slide Into Better Health. 6–8 p.m. Line Dancing & Live DJ, Zumba, Refreshments, Health Screenings, Ask-A-Cardiologist, Heart Health Resources. $5 per person (collected at the door).

Washington’s Crossing and remembering Ilene Black HELEN KULL EWING THEN & NOW

As we steadily move toward the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, we continue to recognize that we live in a region steeped in that history, an active and vital contributor to the monumental events of that time. I’m sure many of you have participated in and enjoyed the Patriot’s Week events held annually in Trenton in late December, celebrating and engaging us in this area’s connection to that era of American history. While I was not able to attend the 2023 events, I’m sure that those who did came away with a renewed understanding and appreciation for those times and people. Such is the intent of the countless organizations, societies and groups which collect, research, display and share history with us: to increase our knowledge and understanding of, and appreciation for, the events, times, places and people of another time. The Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society is one such organization, and I am always happy to share their programming plans with all of you. Coming up on Sunday March 3, the ETHPS has planned a program on the Ewing connections to Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware in 1776, presented by historians Patricia Millen and Robert Sands, Jr., authors of the book Washington Crossing. Among the topics to be discussed will be the path through Ewing that Washington’s army took on its way to Trenton; the local people associated with this event, both as it happened, and as it has been re-enacted; and artistic depictions of the event, such as Leutze’s 1851 painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware. The program will begin at 2 pm on Sunday, March 3, and will be held at the 1867 Sanctuary at 101 Scotch Road, Ewing. Refreshments and a book signing with the authors will follow the presentation. All are invited to attend this talk on Ewing’s role in this very pivotal event in American history! *** Very sadly, once again, I feel compelled to mention the loss of a beloved Ewing resident, and my ‘virtual’ colleague on these pages each month: Ilene Black - wife, mother,

friend to many, comedienne, writer and Contributing Columnist for Betting on Black, who passed away suddenly on January 1 after a brief illness. People tell me that my column is the first thing they read when they receive their paper. But Ilene’s column was the first thing I read every month, and I’m sure that has been the case for many, many more of you out there. While my columns essentially highlight and re-present interesting tidbits about events, places and people of Ewing’s past, Ilene’s columns were far more fun and creative, grounded in Ilene’s (and perhaps every woman’s) present, and nourished by her deep love of her family, her keen powers of observation, her unassuming, self-deprecating humor and manner, her willingness to publicly share her authentic self, and her deeply generous nature. It is rare to find and personally know such an individual; even rarer to be able to read their ‘takes’ on the simpler things of life each month in a newspaper. The Observer - Ewing - we all - have lost a true treasure. It’s not like I knew Ilene because of our presence here in these pages each month. Community News Service has an office which I have visited once on other business; but as unpaid, “contributing columnists” for the paper, the office was not a shared space for us where we could hang out at the water cooler and exchange Ewing gossip. I actually saw Ilene more times at her preretirement workplace. She served the local presbyterian “Presbytery” as an Office Administrator for over 25 years, handling all kinds of issues with skill, professionalism, grace, kindness and generosity. That was in fact her M.O. Especially the generosity. The legacy which Ilene leaves behind is not a decade or more of monthly columns sharing her unique and wacky perspectives; instead it is hinted at in the heartfelt memorial remembrances shared, of her deep and very active love of family and friends, neighbors and strangers, as she joyfully made not only Ewing but the world a more enjoyable, caring, loving place. Angels, prepare for some fun with Ilene in your midst! Helen Kull serves as an advisor for the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society.

Ewing Recreation February 2024

It’s time to register for Ewing Girls’ Softball spring season! Girls ages 4.5 – 18 can participate. Register online at www.ewinggirlssoftball.com. Ewing Little League Baseball is also accepting registration for the spring for ages 4 – 12, at www.ewingbaseball.com. Ewing Hopewell Babe Ruth Baseball, ages 13 – 15, is taking online registration at hvbsa.org. Ewing Recreation Department is taking applications for picnic area permits at the following parks, John Watson on Upper Ferry Rd., Higgs Park on Summerset St., Email Nancy at npappano@ewingnj. org or contact the office for more information or to reserve a date.

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball is held on Wednesday nights at Antheil School from 7:00pm – 9:30pm. This program is informal and are for all levels of players. Participants can register at www.communitypass.net. The Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, 609-883-1199, has rooms available for rent for small groups to large parties. Kitchen facilities are available. For more information on these or any other programs you can contact the Recreation Office at (609) 883-1199 or online at www.ewingnj.org/ communityaffairs. The Ewing Recreation column is paid content provided by Ewing Township.

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