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Choral group celebrates 75 years

By IsaBella DarCy

Mercer County’s second-oldest arts organization, the Central Jersey Choral Society (CJCS), has been a pillar of the local arts scene since 1949, bringing classical choral music to communities across the region.

Throughout its history, the CJCS has enjoyed periods of success, but it has also faced challenges, including declining membership and the need for rebuilding. Now, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is once again flourishing.

Formerly known by several names—the Trenton Community Chorus, Mercer County Chorus, and the Greater Trenton Choral Society—the CJCS has evolved over time. Today, the name reflects its diverse membership of 60 to 65 singers from Mercer, Bucks and Burlington counties. While the group currently thrives, its journey has been marked by fluctuations in membership, a reminder of the ebbs and flows that many arts organizations experience.

Headquartered in Ewing Town-

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Walker looking to add to her cross country legacy

By JUsTin Feil

Teagan Walker already is the top distance runner in Ewing High School history.

The senior is adding to that legacy this year, and raising interest in the Blue Devils girls program.

“I’m happy that I can accom-

plish all these things, but I’m graduating this year, and I’m hoping in the future the team will be big enough and there will be other girls who are beating my times,” Walker said. “But it’s kind of cool to think about.”

It doesn’t come as a surprise to many that Walker has blossomed

into a standout runner. She is the daughter of current The College of New Jersey assistant cross country coach Mike Walker and former TCNJ assistant coach Karen Walker. She didn’t have to run, but it was in her blood.

“They always told me like

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Council and school elections uncontested

By Bill Sanservino

The races for Ewing Township Council and the Board of Education both feature uncontested races in this year’s election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

In the council election, three Democrat incumbents — Kevin Baxter, Jennifer Keyes-Maloney and David Schroth are running unopposed for re-election.

For School Board candidate information, see page 19.

The Ewing Observer asked each of the council candidates to provide a statement regarding why they for re-election.

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Kevin Baxter is a retired state Department of Corrections officer who has lived in Ewing for almost 50 years.

Baxter graduated from Strayer University with a degree in business administration in 2008. He is a proponent of youth engagement, particularly within Ewing. He is known for his support of school sports and recreational leagues and regularly invites young achievers to Council meetings to recognize their accomplishments with

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Ewing High School senior Teagan Walker is shown running in a recent event.

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ship, the CJCS performs most of its concerts at Ewing Covenant Presbyterian Church on Scotch Road. In an effort to continue its legacy, the group is actively recruiting new members from across the Mercer County area. To kick off its 75th anniversary season, the CJCS recently hosted two welcoming nights for prospective singers, a move that signals the organization’s commitment to growth and community engagement.

The road to this milestone was not without obstacles. Just before its 60th anniversary, the CJCS faced a daunting challenge: membership had dwindled to just 14 people, and the organization’s future was uncertain.

However, thanks to the perseverance of its dedicated members, a determined board, and the vision of artistic director Christopher Loeffler, the choir made an impressive comeback. Loeffler’s leadership and the collective passion of the group helped breathe new life into the organization, ensuring that the CJCS could continue its mission of bringing high-quality choral music to the region.

“The trick to 75 years is just making a commitment to revitalizing,” said Loeffler in an interview with the Ewing Observer.

The artistic director joined the organization in 2008 when membership had reached its lowest point, and financial hardships were a major concern. The organization was so threatened by these issues that the board at the time had a meeting where they decided that their options were to either close the CJCS or hire Loeffler. When he was hired, Loeffler stepped up to become the organization’s fifth artistic director.

and if you want to learn how, it’s a skill,” said Loeffler.

The artistic director believed that if the CJCS had a few strong voices that could carry parts, then he could surround the strong voices with those who are more timid.

A joint effort between the organization’s members to expand the CJCS resulted in an increase of more than 500% in membership, and more financial security. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a drop in membership, the organization reached 85 members.

Some long-time members remember when the CJCS had more than 100 people at once, according to Caroline Steward, who has been a member since the 1970s.

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Through his roles as a high school chorus teacher, vocalist, performing arts facilitator and director of multiple choirs, Loeffler is connected with many artists in Central Jersey. When he became artistic director of the CJCS, the first thing Loeffler did was bring in four friends who had the ability to musically strengthen the choir. From there, the organization began recruiting anyone who had an interest in singing.

“I strongly believe that anybody can sing,

Mulder was “legendary,” said Steward, a resident of Ewing who joined the organization when she was in high school. She became a member after being encouraged by her church’s choir director, Deidre Hindley, who is also a long-time member of the CJCS. At the time, people were required to audition to join. Steward’s audition went well, and she became an active member until she took a temporary break to raise her children.

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Hindley, another Ewing resident, also left the organization for some time. During their time away, Steward and Hindley were still connected through their church, and when Hindley decided to rejoin the CJCS in the early 2000’s, she, once again, convinced Steward to come along. This time, Steward brought her daughter, Sarah Steward, with her.

Sarah, who is also a Ewing resident and serves as a member of the Ewing Township Council, would go on to become president of the organization in 2013. She served in that role until 2022 when she stepped

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down and became a non-board member.

Leanne Sine, who was the CJCS’s secretary, assumed the presidency and has held the position since.

Over the years the CJCS has stayed true to its mission, which according to Sarah Steward is, “creating high quality classical choral music in our community.”

For its 75th season performances, Loeffler is taking inspiration from the CJCS’s passion for classical choral music and its history to organize performances that depict the heart of the organization.

Long-time members often look back on the 1970s “glory days” of the organization, according to Loeffler. The reminiscing inspired the artistic director to make a historical musical connection.

“That’s exactly what they were doing in the Renaissance,” said Loeffler. “Looking back to Classical Greece and Rome.”

Incorporating history lessons into performances is something that the artistic director is known for, both in practice and on stage.

“The choir often jokes that I don’t turn my teacher off,” said Loeffler. “I love to tell them the history of the piece, of the composer, of the time period, of all of those things.”

This season, Loeffler is using his knowledge of history to curate a concert that tells the organization’s story from its successful

past, through its comeback after facing hardships, to its embracement of the present and optimism for the future.

“My goal for this year was to finally acknowledge all that we were and help it inform who we are,” said Loeffler. “I just don’t want the choir to think that our glory days are behind us. We are doing great stuff right now and the glory days can be ahead of us.”

The concert that Loeffler has put together for the 75th season is chronological, and travels from the beginning of the Renaissance period until the end. The performance will feature works by Guillaume Du Fay, a composer from the early Renaissance, and Claudio Monteverdi, a composer from the later Renaissance.

Also on the 75-year anniversary performance agendas are Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” and George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” Both of these works are staples of the CJCS.

“Messiah” has been performed by the organization since 1953, according to Caroline Steward. Although they do not perform the piece every year, many members— whether they sang in the CJCS decades ago or more recently—have memories of singing “Messiah.”

“It’s our big piece that everybody knows,” said Caroline Steward. “It’s a big sing along.”

The organization will be performing

“Messiah” to commemorate the piece’s significance in its history. Sine and the rest of the CJCS Board are hoping that past members will rejoin and participate in what Caroline Steward describes as “a big sing along.”

“I hope that [the concerts] bring people back to the choir, whether it’s this choir or another one right like it,” said Sine.

An open house on Monday, Sept. 9, kicked off the 75-year anniversary season. Members will now spend this season preparing for its two main performances in January and June 2025. Exact dates, times and locations are still to be determined.

While 75 years is a milestone, both Caroline and Sarah Steward said that they would

like to see the organization make it to its 100year anniversary.

“I think there are more people out there that we could reach either in terms of singers or community and that’s really our mission is to reach folks,” said Sarah Steward. “It just brings people joy to see their community members do this.”

Anyone interested in joining the CJCS or who has questions can e-mail Vice President Dana Maiuro at membership@cjchoralsociety.org or contact them through our site at cjchoralsociety.org/contact.html.

Regular rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at Ewing Presbyterian Church, 100 Scotch Road, Ewing Township.

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He also collaborates with the local Urban League Guild to organize “The Gentleman’s Ball,” a formal event honoring African American high school males for their achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. Baxter’s work ensures that the young men receive recognition for their contributions to the community.

Baxter’s outreach extends to Ewing High School’s ASYSST program, where he hosts students at Town Hall, providing them with an inside look at the workings of local government. The initiative, part of the Student Based Youth Services Program, offers participants an opportunity to engage with the mayor and department heads about how their offices function and serve the community.

Baxter is also involved in charitable work, regularly assisting with food drives, volunteering with Meals-on-Wheels, and participating in Shop-Rite’s “Bagging Groceries for Hunger” initiative. He also helped establish a bulk drop-off site to improve convenience for residents.

His community involvement has included the Ewing Recreation Board; the Urban League Guild of Union County — Trenton Chapter; Sickle Cell Association of NJ; PBA 105; Town/Gown joint board between township and TCNJ; and Kingdom Church.

Candidate Statement: As you may know, I am running for reelection this Nov. 5. I am running again because I genuinely love serving our community and working to make Ewing a better place for all residents.

During my time on the Council, I’ve been proud to help implement key changes to Ewing’s Redevelopment Plan, designed to attract business developers while setting clear guidelines for new projects. These changes have led to the development of several commercial and residential projects, such as the Wawa convenience store, 750 Greene apartment complex, The Gardens of Birmingham, and Ewing Town Center’s mixed-use property. These projects are helping revitalize and shape Ewing’s future.

In addition to redevelopment, I’ve served on the Ewing Recreation Advisory Board, which oversees our township’s sports and recreational programs. This includes soccer, baseball, wrestling, and the thriving girls’ softball program, which has become a major success, attracting college scouts from across the region. We’ve also built a new football complex for the Ewing Junior Blue Devils football program, which continues to grow each year. Plus, our Moody Park summer basketball league is one of the top programs in the area, drawing teams from across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

On the Cannabis Advisory Committee, See COUNCIL, Page 12

I’ve worked to ensure that Ewing Township regulates its legal marijuana businesses responsibly. To date, the committee has recommended, and the Council has approved, several cannabis operations, including three retail, one medical, seven manufacturing, and six cultivation facilities.

As a Council member, I’m committed to being a responsible steward of the town’s budget. My colleagues and I have kept municipal tax increases to a minimum while investing in essential services like infrastructure improvements, equipment maintenance, and upgrades to Hollowbrook Community Center and Town Hall. We’ve also pushed green initiatives, including installing electric vehicle charging stations at township properties and purchasing hybrid vehicles for our fleet where appropriate.

Looking ahead, if reelected, I will continue listening to residents and addressing their concerns. I plan to focus on passing legislation, like our new Leaf and Brush policy, which will streamline collection and disposal during leaf season. Additionally, I will prioritize quality-of-life issues, including illegal parking, speeding, road paving, property maintenance, and snow plowing.

Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to the opportunity to keep serving the community I love.

Jennifer Keyes-Maloney is currently serving as vice president of Ewing Council. She is currently in her third term on Council. Her commission assignments include work with the Ewing Senior Advisory Committee, Ewing Arts Commission, Ewing Environmental Commission, and Ewing Historic Preservation Commission. She has also served on the township’s Planning Board, Green Team and Drug and Alcohol Alliance.

Keyes-Maloney currently serves as executive director for the New Jersey Association

of State Colleges & Universities. She has garnered substantial higher education experience after serving as associate vice president for government and community relations at The College of New Jersey. Prior to that she served as assistant treasurer for the State of New Jersey where she oversaw matters related to Treasury’s divisions of Taxation, Revenue and Enterprise Services, Risk Management, and Unclaimed Property.

Before serving as assistant treasurer, she worked as assistant director for governmental relations for the New Jersey Principal and Supervisors Association working on education and labor issues and providing direct support to school principals around the state.

Keyes-Maloney, an attorney, worked for the New Jersey Judiciary as a legislative liaison for the Administrative Office of the Courts and also has extensive project management experience, including serving as the fiscal compliance officer for Philadelphia’s Children’s Investment Strategy.

She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey where she majored in public administration and history. In 2002, she pursued her ultimate educational goal — entering law school at Rutgers-Camden School of Law as a part-time student. After four years she earned her Juris Doctorate.

Keyes-Maloney has been civically active since in college when she joined the Ewing Township Democratic Club and has since worked on campaigns for governors, state legislators, county freeholders, and local council members.

She previously served on the Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency, which is tasked with shepherding economic development projects, consistent with the township adopted plan. She served ETRA’s chair in 2012.

Keyes-Maloney and her husband, John, have been married for more than 20. They live in the Glendale section of Ewing with

Candidate statement: I am so proud to call Ewing home and am privileged to serve its people over the last 12 years on Ewing Council I humbly ask for your support on Nov. 5.

I believe that I have a responsibility to the place I call home. That responsibility was instilled at an early age. My dad and mom were committed to public service and a focus on faith in action and this has played an important role in my life. It is the north star that drives me to be engaged and involved. I know that I play but a small part in the lives of people my work touches, but I hope that small part is good one.

Over the last four years, I, and my colleagues, Councilman Kevin Baxter and Councilman Dave Schroth, have diligently worked to ensure Ewing remains on sound fiscal ground, pursued smart economic growth, focused on ensuring public safety and continually sought to invest in Ewing’s future. I hope, with your support, to continue that work.

Along with Mayor (Bert) Steinmann and our fellow Council Members, we have pursued fiscal policies that seek to ensure Ewing is on sound financial footing, and the results are apparent.

• Ewing can now boast a AA+ bond rating (a vast improvement over several years ago) which allows us to bond efficiently and cheaply.

• The State recognizes our ﬁscal integrity, allowing us to self-assess our budgets - a benefit only conferred on those towns that have their ‘fiscal house’ in order.

We have also consistently sought to maintain an appropriate surplus which helps us weather the harshest impacts of the challenges that assail us, without jeopardizing essential services to our residents. This ability is made manifest in our ability to rebuild the Ewing Senior and Community Center, without significant financial impact to our

residents.

Further, our focus is not just on fiscal management. We believe it is essential to focus on the quality of life of our residents. It is why we have continually invested in our parks, our community centers and our neighborhoods. If given an opportunity to continue to serve, I will continue to strive to ensure our residents have ready access to the services they deserve—whether that be leaf and brush pick-up, street cleaning and plowing, road improvements or community programming.

I also believe that Ewing’s approach as it relates to economic development must consider current community needs, long term trends, and an examination of what makes Ewing an amazing community. Because of our access to highway, air and rail, and the availability of skilled labor, Ewing is a great place to grow your family and build your business.

Over the last four years, we’ve carefully used our land use authority to advance projects — whether that be a small business seeking to put out a shingle or a large-scale employer who has decided to make Ewing their home or the developer who seeks to create new living spaces for our friends and neighbors.

By planning for growth, we can support development as it occurs. This includes

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Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, the City of Trenton, and the Trenton Housing Authority host two Career and Resource Fairs for Trenton residents

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 11am - 3pm

Mercer County and the Trenton Housing Authority host a resource and career fair at Donnelly Homes located at 875 North Willow Street, Trenton, NJ 08638 from 11am to 3pm with the Department of Motor Vehicle’s mobile unit.

• Attendees are invited to utilize the Department of Motor Vehicle’s mobile unit for REALID, registration renewal, initial permit, nondriver ID, duplicate/replacement title or registration by reserving a time slot at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 11am - 3pm

Mercer County and the Trenton Housing Authority host a resource and career fair at Wilson Homes located at 5 Eisenhower Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 from 11am - 3pm. No mobile unit. For more information or to table, please contact Terry West at twest@mercercounty.org

whether you are 7, 17 or 77.

But, our primary focus will always be on the core mission items that municipal government must provide — whether that be public safety or sanitation. I, and my colleagues, are committed to ensuring our citizens receive value for their taxes.

David Schroth has lived in Ewing for almost 20 years and grew up in Trenton within 100 yards of the Ewing border.

An attorney with his own law office, he graduated from Lawrenceville School and Georgetown University.

He earned his law degree from Widener University School of Law. Schroth has been admitted to the Federal Bars of the United States District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

He previously served on the Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency and sits on the Board of the Trenton Museum Historical Society and is an active member of the Mercer County Bar Association and the American Association for Justice along with several other legal organizations.

Editor’s note: Schroth was unable to provide a candidate statement in time for this issue due to court obligations as an attorney. He is expected to send one in time for the November issue. It will also be printed online on communitynews.org.

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October The Ewing Public Schools

Adopt-a-Survivor Program BeginsatEwing HighSchool

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Parkway Elementary School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Nearlysixty years since Alliedforcesliberated the Naziconcentration camps,the now elderly survivors ofthe Holocaust are turning toa new generation topreservetheir testimony about their wartime experiences for futuregenerations.

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June 2005

Teacher of the Year Recipients are Honored

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15–October 15

number. Manyhavemadeittheir mission toeducate the world thatanti-Semitism and racismeasilylead tomurder, and tospeak about the horrors theyand their familiessuffered. Withthe passing oftime, ithas becomeurgenttofind a new generationtocontinue the survivors’mission and telltheir stories after the survivors can nolongerdoso.

Antheil Recognizes Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

Parkway is proudly celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of engaging activities and displays to honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. One of the highlights was our display of Hispanic/Latino heroes, featuring flags from different countries. These displays included brief biographies of individuals who have made significant impacts on history. Teachers took time to guide students through these displays, sparking meaningful conversations and even connections with students whose families are from the countries represented.

OnApril 12, the Adopt-a-Survivor(AAS) program was introducedtothe Trenton areaatEwing HighSchool. Six Holocaust survivors wereadopted bytwelveEwing Highsophomores. The adopted survivors—Moshe Gimlan, VeraGoodkin,Marion Lewin,RuthLubitz, Charles Rojer and JackZaifman— wereoriginallyfromGermany, Czechoslovakia, Polandand Belgium.

recipients of the 2005 Teacher of the Year

Antheil Elementary School proudly recognized Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, and joined the nation to honor the brave heroes and patriots for their extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice.

The school hosted a Spirit Day and students and staff dressed in red, white and blue to show their patriotism. Many classes created projects with students describing what a hero means to them.

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Throughout the month, teachers also incorporated special activities into their classrooms. They utilized a Google slideshow prepared by Parkway's Equity Coordinators, that featured a video about Hispanic Heritage Month, a lively playlist (which included a fun Macarena brain break), and additional profiles of Hispanic/Latino heroes. These heroes were not only highlighted in class but also connected to those featured in the hallway displays.

The AAS program pairs a survivorwithone or morestudents. The studentsembarkona joint journey withthe survivorthrough discussions about life before, duringand after the Holocaust.Participating studentswillbeabletorepresent the survivorand tellthe survivor’sstory withaccuracyand feeling in the years tocome. Inaddition, eachstudent makes a commitmenttotellthe survivor’sstory ina public venue inthe year2045, a hundred years after the liberationofAuschwitz.

The twelvestudent adoptersare DaveAngebranndt, Tyler Barnes, Annie Cook, Liz Dunham, Emily Everett, CurtisFornarotto, Vildana Hajric, Devon Jones, Jen Meade,Billy O’Callaghan,NikytaSharmaand MelysaWilson.

A highlight of the celebration is the display of our very own Hispanic/Latino students and staff at Parkway. Teachers encouraged students to complete questionnaires and submit photos, which were proudly showcased. This gives students the opportunity to share their heritage with the Parkway community and take pride in their cultural background. Teachers who are part of the Hispanic/Latino community also participated, further enriching the display.

To close out our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, all students will participate in a vibrant dance party. Students will gather together to perform dances they learned in music class, filling the gym with rhythm and energy. Many students will dress in festive clothing, proudly wear colors representing their culture, and bring flags to wave during the celebration. Some classes are crafting shakers out of water bottles and flags to enhance the experience! It is a joyful and memorable way to end the month, celebrating the rich cultures that make up our school. The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month brings our school community together in appreciation of the vibrant cultures that make up Parkway!

Ewing High Students Attend Gorbachev Presentation

On April 18, 2005 Ms. Chiavuzzo, Mrs. Walker and 30 Ewing High School freshmen joined several Mercer County high school and college students, and politicians to hear a presentation given by Mikhail Gorbachev at the Sovereign Bank Arena. Gorbachev was the last communist leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. During his term he instituted various policies including his political policy of Glasnost and economic policy

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

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“The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the future together.” The theme encapsulates the spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that define the Hispanic and Latino experience. It recognizes those who have been trailblazers and game changers, paving the way for future generations.”

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Fisher Middle School teachers, Ms. Kellerman and Ms. Spampinato, would like to thank their 2023-2024 6th grade math classes for creating ‘A Fortune of Good Advice’ for their current 20242025 6th grade students. Students made excellent suggestions for “How to have a successful first year at Fisher Middle School:”

• ‘Join clubs because you never know until you try!’

• ‘Think twice before you act.’

• ‘If you work hard now, it will pay off in the future.’

Due to budget restraints NO Summer School Programs will be offered by the Ewing Public Schools during the Summer of 2005.

Whitney Lewis, EHS Freshman

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Awards were honored at a luncheon on April 29th. Jan Fay, 2004 Mercer County Teacher of the Year, was a guest speaker. 1st row (L to R): Joan Zuckerman, Principal Antheil; Sharon Solomon, Lore; Jan Fay, 2004 Mercer County Teacher of the Year; Inetta Emery, Principal Parkway; Danielle Miller, EHS; Superintendent Ray Broach. 2nd row: Darrell Jackson, Principal FMS; Donna Andreas, Antheil; Don Barnett, FMS; Betsy Turgeon, Parkway; Rodney Logan, Principal EHS.

Antheil PTO Hosts Kindergarten Social!

“POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND”

The Antheil PTO welcomed over 35 families with over 100 attendees to their Kindergarten social on Friday, September 13th. The event gave families a chance to mingle with other kindergarten families, enjoy a popsicle compliments of the Antheil PTO, play on the playground, and learn about the Antheil PTO. It was a fabulous night and the children enjoyed a special guest appearance by Rocky the Bear!

EHS Students Exploring Future Careers

Future Neurosurgeon in our mists!

Ewing High School teacher, Conor Monaghan, shared that students in his Financial Literacy class have begun to look into careers they may be interested in after high school. Students have made posters going over a career choice they may want to pursue and have started to create their own resumes. The resumes can be used both in the future and now to apply for their potential first job. Mr. Monaghan commented, “It is great to see what types of careers students are interested in and what experiences and accomplishments they already have and are looking to achieve in the coming years.”

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Label the Teacher at Lore!

Lore Elementary School

Music teacher, Mr. Joe Edwards, enjoyed his first class with Lore’s Pre-Kindergarten students. He introduced them to his acoustic guitar, led the Welcome Song, and encouraged them to dance to the beat. Students were disappointed when class ended and were already asking when they would meet again.

Lore Elementary School teacher, Mrs. Rapagna’s kindergarten and first-grade students had a very fun introduction to writing instruction! To introduce students to label words in their illustrations, students practiced by playing Label the Teacher! Students had a great time sounding out words and writing the words on sticky notes in order to label Mrs. Rapagna’s head, heart, hand, stomach, shoulder, and nose! Students had so much fun and are now excited about writing and labeling.

NOW LIVE! Lessons in Letters | Nicole Bailey-Williams | TEDxDilworthPark

EHS Life Skills Class Giving a Helping Hand

The undergraduate EHS Life Skills students have been tackling an awesome project in the athletic office—organizing the EHS Sports Fall Schedule! With a splash of color, students are sorting sports by date and location, turning scheduling into a fun, hands-on challenge. Students are sharpening those organizational skills, while also getting the school pumped for the fall sports!

The Life Skills undergraduate students also teamed up with post-graduate Mackenzie Wolfarth for an exciting mission called *Project Band-Aid*! In this fun and important task, they’re helping out the school by packing 30 band-aids into each little baggie, which will then be delivered to EHS Homeroom Teachers. It’s all about teamwork, precision, and making sure everyone’s ready for any little bumps or scrapes!

Students in Ms. Swain's honors math classes at Fisher Middle School collaborated together in small groups to plan and create a back-to-school night video for parents to enjoy. This allowed students to take ownership as well as to create awareness of their classroom and activities. Definitely a fun way to convey class information to the parents!

Ewing High School teacher, Ms. Nicole BaileyWilliams, is very happy to announce to the district and community that her TEDx talk, Lessons in Letters, is live. The talk was filmed in May in Philadelphia at City Winery through TEDxDilworthPark, and it is an offshoot of her seventh book.

The book and talk center on the way that letterwriting, including the introductory letters that Ms. Bailey-Williams has written to her students at the start of class every semester for decades, helps to set the tone. Outside of the classroom environment, letter-writing is a great way to aid with employer/employee connectivity.

The talk is available on YouTube and on the TED site by searching Nicole Bailey-Williams Lessons in Letters.

Mrs. Klevze-Cornelius’ second-grade class at Parkway Elementary School is off to a great start this school year. The class is creating goals, establishing routines, and realizing that we all have “SUPER POWERS” that can help us learn!

Lore teacher, Mecquel Fouratt’s class has been exploring their classroom library by picking a spot to sit at with their reading buddies and looking through some awesome books! The students have been loving searching through new books with their buddies!

SOAR Rally Highlights FMS

Expectations

Fisher Middle School PBIS specialist Ms. Freeman organized and led a successful SOAR rally to introduce the FMS behavior expectations. Students from all grade levels participated in engaging activities during their Physical Education class, fostering a positive and supportive school environment. Both staff and students enjoyed the event, which highlighted the importance of FMS values. A special thank you to Ms. Freeman for always going above and beyond to help the FMS community soar!

Treycieann Jerome, a seventh grade student at FMS, is excited to be back to school!

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EHS Senior Spotlight: Meet Christian Ciron

What are your “Hopes and Dreams” for your senior year? Experience everything, I can experience, do everything I can do, achieve everything I can achieve, and enjoy my youth. Also, save the world.

Ewing High School has a new principal this year, Ms. Lisa Sabo, any “inside information” you would like to share with your new principal? Don’t tempt the fates.

What is your advice for the incoming freshmen class for a successful and rewarding high school experience? Take it easy, it’s not as hard as you think it is. Approach everything as if you are a prodigal genius who is capable of learning and doing anything. While at it, try everything, do everything, and enjoy everything. You’ll be great.

What is your favorite subject? AP Environmental Science with Ms. Burns.

Who is your favorite teacher or coach and why? Mr. Burley, Ms. Burns, and Ms. Mosty have all been great mentors; sorry, I couldn’t pick just one.

What activities do you participate in school? Varsity captain of the Ewing Boys Tennis Team, Vice President of the Rotary Interact Club, President of the Environmental Club, Board Member for the Key Club, National Honor Society (NHS) member, Drama Club Member, Peer Leader, Peer Tutor, Student Council Officer, Girls Tennis Team Manager

What activities do you participate in outside of school? In the summer, I volunteer at the Mercer County Tennis Program as a coach, where I teach kids ages 7-10 the fundamentals of the sport. In addition, I am a tutor at the Mercer County Libraries for elementary school students. I spent two of my summers volunteering at the Fisher Middle School summer school. I also work at Dunkin` Donuts.

What awards or acknowledgments have you received in school or outside of school?

• AP Scholar with Honors

• Student-Athlete of the Month

• Student of the Month

• Environmental Club Dedication Award

• “The GOAT”, which I was dubbed by many of my peers.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?

• Leading the boy's tennis team to the most wins it’s had in years!

• Spearheading the recent bagged lunch-making initiative (Over 100 bags were donated to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen!)

• Singing in the Freshman Orientation music video parody of Bruno Mars's “That’s What I Like”.

What is your favorite memory of high school to date? Watching the real stars with the guys on the Peer Leadership retreat, the conversations held over some Gatorade and blackjack at our makeshift roundtable, and hiking late at night in the mountains. These experiences genuinely made me think of these guys as my brothers.

Who or what has impacted your life in a positive way? To the little boy I lied to who genuinely believed I was Spiderman, who looked up to me with eyes filled with youth, innocence, and ignorance, I strive to be the man worthy of who you think I am. Also, my mother, obviously.

How do you define success? To be fulfilled and content.

What are your plans after you graduate from Ewing High School? I am going to save the world. Mark my words. Also probably move back to California.

What is your favorite quote or book? “He who would climb a ladder must begin at the bottom” – Furudate

If you had one thing you could do over again in high school, what would that be? Skip the “emo phase”.

Mrs. Montferrat’s AP Statistics Class: Team Building Activity

Ewing High School students in Mrs. Montferrat’s AP Statistics classes participated in a team-building activity called Pipeline. The goal is to move the ball(s) through a pipeline made of half pipes. This activity allowed students to work together, communicate, and overcome the challenges of the task.

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October 2024 Schedule in Ewing Schools

Oct 1

Oct 3

Oct 4

Oct 5

EHS - Financial Aid Night w/ TCNJ Wil Casaine @ 6:30pm

SCHOOL CLOSED - Rosh Hashanah

Parkway - 5th Grade Camp Parkway

EHS - Class of 2025 Clothing Drive Fundraiser @ 9-11am

Laundry Depot Back to School Event @ 10am-1pm

EHS - Homecoming Football Game @ 2pm

EHS - Homecoming Dance 7-10pm

Oct 7-11 Week of Respect

Oct 7 Lore - Picture Day

Oct 8

EHS - S1 T1 Q1 Parent Progress Reports

FMS & Elementary - 1st Marking Period Parent Progress Reports

Parkway - PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm

FMS - FPA Virtual Meeting @ 7:45-8:15pm

Oct 10

EARLY DISMISSAL –

Full Day Preschool-8th Grade Parent Conferences

(Integrated Full Day Preschool & Bridge Full Day Preschool)

NO AM Integrated Preschool (All Schools)

NO AM Bridge Preschool

Antheil - PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm

Oct 11 FMS - Fall Scholastic Book Fair

Oct 14-18 FMS - Fall Scholastic Book Fair

Oct 14 FMS - 1st Marking Period Progress Reports Mailed Home

Oct 16

EARLY DISMISSAL –

Full Day Preschool-8th Grade Parent Conferences

(Integrated Full Day Preschool & Bridge Full Day Preschool)

NO AM Integrated Preschool (All Schools)

NO AM Bridge Preschool

Oct 18 Parkway - PTA Trunk or Treat @ 6pm

EHS - Underclassman Picture Make-up Day

Oct 21-25 School Violence Awareness Week

Oct 28-31 Red Ribbon Week: Theme - “Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free.™”

Oct 23 EHS - PSAT Testing Grade 10 & Select Grade 12

3 Hour Delayed Opening Grades 9, 11 & 12

EHS - Spooky Cabaret @ 7pm

Oct 24

EHS - PSAT Testing Grade 11 & Select Grade 12

3 Hour Delayed Opening Grades 9, 11 & 12

ESL Family Night - 6pm @ Antheil

Oct 25 Antheil - PTO Spooktacular @ 6:30pm

Rain Date: Parkway PTA Trunk or Treat @ 6:30pm

Oct 28 BOE Meeting - 6pm @ EHS Auditorium | Public Session @ 7pm

Oct 29 EHS - PSAT Make-up Testing

Oct 30 EHS - Haunted Halls 6-10pm (school ages 12 years old to Senior)

Calling All Ewing High School Graduates of 1973! CHEERS TO 50+ YEARS!

You are invited to the Ewing High School Class of 1973 50+ Reunion

Friday, October 25, 2024 • 6:00-10:00PM

Hilton Gardens Inn-Hamilton

RSVP Due by October 17 to Nancy (Harden) Klein at nhklein19@gmail.com

2024 Ewing Township Board of Education

Mrs. Deborah A. Delutis, President

Mr. Daniel L. Angebranndt

Ms. Elyse Carmichael Henderson

Mrs. Nicole NW Harris

Ms. Sandra L. Herrington

Mr. Michael S. Miller, Vice President

Ms. Lisa A. McConnell

Mr. Anthony F. Messina

Mrs. Jennifer L. Miller

For questions or information, please contact the Superintendent's Office:

609-538-9800 ext. 1102 thullings@ewingboe.org www.ewing.k12.nj.us

Three up for election to Ewing Township School Board

By Bill Sanservino

Three candidates are running for three three-year seats on seats on the Ewing Township Coard of Education.

On the ballot are incumbent Deborah Delutis along with Eve Bolden and Sandra Hereford-Crawley. The Observer asked each of the candidates to provide biographical information about themselves and a statement regarding why they are running for board.

Answers submitted by Delutis and Hereford-Crawley are presented below. Bolden did not respond to repeated messages sent to her at the e-mail address for her campaign filed with the Mercer County Clerk.

Deborah Delutis is a lifelong resident of Ewing Township. She attended Antheil Elementary, Fisher Middle, and graduated with the Ewing High School class of 1995. Delutis has a bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State University.

Delutis works for the Lawrence Township Board of Education as an educational assistant at Eldridge Park Elementary School. She is entering her 27th year at Pennington Quality Market, and she is also employed by Capital Area YMCA as a summer camp counselor and after school pro-

gram supervisor at Eldridge Park.

Delutis and her spouse, Peter, have two children, sons Kyle and Jacob, who are graduates of Ewing High School.

Candidate statement: I am running for re-election on the Ewing Township School board because I believe in Ewing and our school district. I am a Ewing schools alumni, and I had a great school experience.

I want all of the children in our district to receive not only the education they deserve but the full school experience with arts, music and extracurriculars. I had the pleasure of sending my children through the Ewing Public Schools and it was just as much a pleasure for them as it was for me.

I have always been an involved parent, and over the years I developed relationships within the school community with teachers, staff, parents, nd community members. Ewing is such a warm, friendly community and the school culture is welcoming and inviting.

I started volunteering as head classroom parent when my boys started school, then team parent each year for Ewing Little League baseball teams. I was PTA president of the Parkway School for three years and vice president for one, the president of the Fisher Parent Association for four

years.

I have sat on the Anti-bullying and Title 1 committees at both Parkway and Fisher. I was the parent liaison to the BOE during Referendum 2018. During the pandemic my friends and I started Ewing Helping Hands to combat food insecurity for Ewing students and their families.

Once elected to the BOE, I was liaison to the Ewing Public Education Foundation, on the Facilities committee, the Negotiations committee, participated in the inter-

view process for Superintendent Gentile, Vice President of the board, and I have proudly served as board president for the last two years.

I have fulfilled all of my enrichment obligations for NJSB and have logged many additional training hours at the annual school board conference. I take my role on the board very seriously. I try to attend as many school events as possible and represent the BOE at public events.

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I attend plays, concerts, sporting events, art shows and more, because I love seeing the great things our students do and to support our wonderful staff guiding these children. It is important to me to continue the great work we have been developing over the past few years.

I would like us to continue to strengthen our Special Education program (Our Unified Program is AMAZING). Mental health is a hot topic everywhere, especially after the pandemic, but with the rapid growth of social media and peer pressure, we too need to continue to conquer mental health issues for students and staff.

I also believe we need to continue to work on test scores, as that is how people judge our district. However, I must say that our current test scores do not represent how bright and promising our students are. Great things happen in the Ewing Schools. Follow the Observer’s Good News section, look on X (formerly Twitter) at the numerous Ewing school related accounts, catch a school play or band concert.

What you will see are great achievements by well-rounded students, achievements our community should be proud of. If I have the pleasure of being re-elected I will continue to devote my time and energy to ensure growth and continued success of the district, while continuing to be con-

scious of the taxpayers’ dollars.

Sandra Hereford-Crawley, a resident of Ewing Township since 1996, attended The College of New Jersey as a criminal justice major. He daughter, Jordan, attended Ewing Public Schools.

She is retired after working for 34 years with the State of New jersey at Anne Klein Forensic and 23 years with Ewing High School. She belongs to AFSCME Local 2222 (Retiree).

Candidate statement: My decision to run for the school board is deeply influenced by my experiences as a security monitor at Ewing High School. This role provided me with invaluable firsthand experience interacting with both students and the community.

By fostering a safe and positive environment, I encouraged students to take pride in their school and lead by example. Over my 23 years attending games, graduations, plays and other school events, I saw the positive impact of being present when a student invited me to their event.

As a board member, I aim to sustain and enhance our programs, support our teachers, and ensure they have the resources needed to deliver exceptional education. I will focus on understanding our current policies, identifying what works well and what needs improvement, and upholding these policies with equity, dedication, and pride.

Capital Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

Capital Health Medical Center –Hopewell has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2024. As of June 2024, Capital Health was one of only 61 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor, which recognizes commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. The award also means that the Chest Pain Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to the high standards outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.

To receive the Chest Pain — MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award, Capital Health has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain — MI Registry for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022) and performed at the top level for specific performance measures. Full participation in registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.

“It takes a concerted effort to meet the ACC’s rigorous standards for heart attack care, and this award was only possible thanks to the hard work of Medical Director Dr. Lara Samson and her team at our Chest Pain Center,” said Dr. Mark Arcaro, vice president of Clinical Performance at Capital Health. “As part of the ACC registry, the doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals at the Chest Pain Center provide care backed by data from other leading programs across the country. Congratulations to Dr. Samson and her team for this remarkable achievement, which lets patients in our region know Capital Health is nationally ranked in treating heart attack patients.”

“It is an honor to award Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell with the Gold Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” said Dr. Michael C. Kontos, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, and cardiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. “The receipt of this award indicates that Capital Health remains committed to providing top quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients. Their success ensures patients are receiving the highest quality cardiovascular care.”

To learn more about Capital Health’s Chest Pain Center, visit capitalchestpain.org.

Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

Capital Health Regional Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care

Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) recently received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get with The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Award. This award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

The American Heart Association also awarded Capital Health Regional Medical Center its Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between a patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with clot-busting medication.

Hospitals like Capital Health Regional Medical Center earn these awards by demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care and meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients also receive education on managing their health and have a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions.

“Capital Health is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Dr. Dustin Rochestie, director of the Stroke Program and director of Neurology and Neuro Critical Care at Capital Institute for Neurosciences. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in the Mercer and Bucks County region can experience longer, healthier lives.”

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and speeding recovery times. Get with the GuidelinesStroke was developed to assist health care professionals to

provide the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines for treating stroke patients.

“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Capital Health for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Dr. Steven Messe, volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates a win for health care systems, families and communities.”

Additionally, Capital Health Regional Medical Center received the Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. Hospitals that qualify for this recognition ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.

Capital Health Regional Medical Center, located in Trenton, New Jersey, is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region certified by The Joint Commission, and one of only nine such hospitals in New Jersey. As part of Capital Health’s Capital Institute for Neurosciences, it is available for patients who require the most advanced treatments for neurovascular and stroke care including neuro endovascular, neurosurgical and stroke services.

Stroke is a time-sensitive emergency. If you suspect you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately.

To learn more about Capital Health’s commitment to providing advanced care for stroke patients and those with other complex disorders of the brain and spine, visit capitalneuro.org.

Mercer County Native Returns to Join Growing Team of Gynecologic Oncologists at Capital Health

DR. MONA SALEH, a fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist who grew up in Mercer County, has joined the nationally accredited Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.

Dr. Saleh joins Dr. Joyce Varughese in providing the most advanced testing and treatments for all gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal as well as pre-cancerous conditions in the female reproductive system. Dr. Saleh is seeing patients at Capital Health Surgical Group, Two Capital Way, Suite 356, Pennington, NJ 08534 and 1690 Big Oak Road, Second Floor, Yardley, PA 19067.

“Our Center for Gynecologic Oncology fills an important need for women in our region and I’m excited to join Dr. Varughese and the rest of the team at Capital Health Cancer Center,” said Dr. Saleh. “I’m proud to be part of a team that offers access

to specialized services for women in our area who have cancer and might otherwise have to travel away from where they live or work to find the care they need. As someone who grew up here in Mercer County, this is especially meaningful, and I look forward to furthering Capital Health Cancer Center’s mission.”

Dr. Saleh completed her fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, also in New York City. Fluent in Spanish and Arabic, she has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery and improving access to cancer care for all communities.

To make an appointment, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalhealth.org/gynonc for more information.

Former Army Surgeon Specializing In Minimally Invasive Colorectal Procedures Joins Capital Health

DR. JOHN SMITH BERRY IV, a double board certified colorectal and general surgeon with a decade of experience in minimally invasive abdominal and transanal techniques, has joined Capital Health Surgical Group. He joins Dr. Ashlee Godshalk Ruggles, medical director of Colorectal Surgery, in providing surgical treatment for the prevention and management of cancer as well as benign diseases of the colon and lower gastrointestinal tract

“Capital Health is known for exceeding the highest standards of physician and nursing care. It has a reputation for leading surgical advances and comprehensive cancer treatment. My patients will get the best care possible here,” said Dr. Berry. “I’m honored to join Dr. Godshalk Ruggles and provide expert care so we can cure more patients and return them to their loved ones in good health. Together, we will continue to grow Capital Health Cancer Center and cement its reputation as the region’s best.”

Dr. Berry’s clinical interests include sphincter-preserving techniques for advanced rectal cancer, surgical treatment of advanced disease, and enhanced recovery protocols that allow patients to experience shorter, safer hospital stays and less time away from work.

Dr. Berry received his undergraduate degree in chemistry at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York and went on to receive military honors as an Armored Cavalry Officer. After his service, Dr. Berry received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berry was fellowship trained in colon and rectal surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Berry was a colorectal surgeon in the U.S. Army based at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. During this time, he served multiple deployments to the Middle East where he was Chief of Surgery at combat hospitals in Sinai, Egypt and Doha, Qatar.

To make an appointment, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalsurgical.org for more information.

FREE UPCOMING HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS

Register by calling 609.394.4153 or register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Please register early. Class size is limited. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.

Lung Cancer Awareness: New Technology to Streamline Diagnosis

Monday, November 4, 2024 | 6 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting

Lung cancer symptoms often go undetected until its later stages, which is why advances in screening options are crucial to overcoming this disease. DR. DIANA KOLMAN, director of Interventional Pulmonology at Capital Health, will highlight the latest robotic technology that is increasing the precision and efficiency of lung biopsies. This allows for earlier and more accurate detection of cancerous cells and better patient outcomes in the fight against lung cancer.

Dementia: Recognize the Signs

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 9:30 a.m.

Location: Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell

NJ PURE Conference Center, One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534

Is forgetfulness a sign of underlying dementia or just a normal part of the aging process?

Join DR. AHMAD FAROOQ, a geriatric medicine doctor and medical director of Capital Health LIFE (a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), to discuss this common question and the cognitive issues we may encounter as we age. A light breakfast will be served.

they didn’t care what I did, as long as I was active in some way,” said Walker, who has a younger sister and brother. “So I did T-ball and gymnastics for a few years, but I really liked running, so I stuck with that.”

The decision has paid off for Walker, who has continued to make a name for herself and put Ewing distance running – known more for its sprint and jumps success in track and field – on the map. It started early in her career. Walker won the freshman A Division at the Shore Coaches Invitational, a crown in a year when she was getting more serious about the sport despite having a small team.

“It was kind of hard mentally because I was on the (starting) line by myself,” Walker recalled. “But I got through it. It was my freshman year so I was coming out of middle school racing, which is very different than high school racing. So I was kind of just going out there and just running. And I didn’t really know what I was doing.”

Walker made an immediate impact in the area. She was 10th at the Mercer County Championships, sixth at the Central Jersey Group 3 sectionals and 20th in her first trip to the Group 3 state meet. Even though Walker was running well, she was a bit intimidated by the fastest girls and their big teams.

“With more race experience, I’ve also gotten to know those fast girls, I’ve seen them at running camps and I’ve trained with them over the summer and stuff,” Walker said. “So

that helped my confidence a bit and just I just know what to do now during the races.”

Walker continued to put up strong performances as a sophomore and junior. In both years, she made the Group 3 state meet. Last year, Walker ran 20:28 at Holmdel in the Group 3 meet, putting her on the edge of earning a wild card entry to the ultimate –the Meet of Champions. It was nerve-wracking trying to wait for the announcement, and when the list of qualifiers was released the cutoff time was just three seconds faster.

“My dad was trying to do all the math and he was like, ‘I don’t think you made it,’ so I kind of already knew,” Walker said. “But it was a bit disappointing, but I just knew I had to gear up for winter track.”

Now that narrow miss is a strong motivator for this fall.

“I think some people can take it and be like I’m just going to give up now, which I completely understand, but just knowing I was that close, that I’m up there, and if I was that competitive last year with the top girls in the state and this year I’ve been doing even better, I definitely have a much higher chance of making it this year,” Walker said. “I just have to go out there and race it.”

Walker doesn’t want it to come down to a wild card. She is aiming for a top 10 group finish that guarantees a spot in the MOC.

Walker is off to a good start. She was seventh in the senior division at the Cherokee

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Challenge, a 2-mile race, to open the season. She followed that up with a fourth-place finish at the Battle @ Ocean County Park in a new personal record for a 5k of 19:11. Walker’s next big race will be the Shore Coaches Invitational on Oct. 5 at Holmdel Park, site of the group meets and the Meet of Champions.

“Her races are just to the point to where she’s just confident in her race,” said Ewing coach Dan Johnson. “We’ve seen a lot of the top tier athletes within the state so far through the first few meets. And she’s just been confident in going out with those lead packs. Placing seventh over at the Cherokee Challenge and then the next weekend she placed fourth at the Ocean County meet.”

Walker came into the fall off another terrific spring track and field season. She posted personal bests of 5:22.18 for the 1,600 meters and 11:16.74 for the 3,200 meters. Seeing how high she finished in those big early cross country meets has further bolstered her confidence.

her confidence is higher than ever.

“I feel like I’ve struggled with that, but this year it’s all clicking together,” she said. “I know how to handle my nerves better during the race and before the race. And I just know how to race. It takes time to figure out how to learn how to do that, but I have been more confident in my recent abilities with strategy and all that.”

Seeing top competition early in the year and showing she can run with them also is building her confidence further.

“It just helps her mentally,” Johnson said. “I think physically she’s always been capable. But I think mentally just seeing that and being there, I think that helps her tremendously and just understanding exactly where she’s at, like physically and being able to run with those top athletes, helps her.”

The Battle @ Ocean State Park was a 30-second improvement on the best that she’d ever run previously. Walker felt good going in about her chance to run well on the flat course, but she still surprised herself.

While Walker was doing great through her first three years, she wasn’t always the most confident. Johnson sees a change this year, something that has come from her years of experience and knowing how much training she has put in already. As she lines up side by side with talented runners that she has gotten to know through the years,

“I knew it was going to be competitive because there were girls in the race that I knew their names and they’re pretty fast so they could probably lead me to a PR, but then I ended up placing a lot higher than I thought I would,” Walker said. “And I ended up PRing quite a lot more than I thought I would, so that was pretty cool. It’s a big confidence booster also because, even if it was

a flat course—because a lot of cross country courses definitely have hills—it definitely helps me mentally knowing I can run that fast.”

Her results are affirmation that her offseason training has been good. Walker took on a more pronounced leadership role and was diligent about her training.

“Over the summer when we just had captain’s practice a few days a week for Ewing,” said Walker. “The other days, when I wasn’t with Ewing, I would go out and run with my friends from other schools, and they’re also pretty good runners and it’s fun. It I think it helped a lot because it’s like I’m running with people I enjoy being around and also we help each other out with running.”

Walker has been thrilled that she has a bigger team with which to share her wisdom this year. The bigger turnout for cross country has also made her final year more enjoyable.

“We have a bigger team, so that’s cool to run with so many people and races have been going well,” Walker said. She has to do many of her workouts with the boys to get the sort of push that she needs, but she’s happy to share her experience with the newer girls on the Ewing team and be another guide in their development.

“It’s been great,” Johnson said. “We actually have a much bigger team this year as far as for cross country and she’s just been a leader to those guys and just showing them, pretty much the ropes and taking them under her wing and allowing us just to flourish as a program.”

Walker won’t stop running after this year. She is exploring options where she can continue running in college, including potentially at TCNJ in what would make it a family affair. First, though, she is adding to her legacy as the top distance runner to come out of Ewing.

PROGRAM EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 31

2024-2025 PROGRAM BEGINS October 1, 2024

The County of Mercer will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until May 31, 2018. Mercer County will continue accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also be eligible to receive cooling assistance.

The County of Mercer will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2024-2025 beginning October 1, 2024. Mercer County will continue accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also be eligible to receive cooling assistance:

To request an application please contact the Mercer County

and Community Development Office at (609) 989-6858 or (609)

Board of Chosen Edward Pattik Freeholders Housing Director

Brian M. Hughes, County Executive

Please call for incomes above 8 persons.

The public is permitted to enter the building without an appointment at this time. If an inperson appointment is necessary, clients can call 609-337-0933 or email housing@mercercounty.org to schedule an appointment. Applications can be sent by regular mail to 640 S. Broad Street Room 106, PO BOX 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 or faxed to 609-278-2758.

Applications can be sent by regular mail, fax, email and in person:

Mercer County LIHEAP/USF Programs 640 S. Broad St, Room 106 P.O. Box 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068

email address: housing@mercercounty.org Fax: 609-278-2758

The County will continue to receive applications up until the deadline of June 30, 2025 by regular mail, fax, email and in person. Applications, forms, and information can be accessed at this site: http:/www.mercercounty.org/departments/housing-communitydevelopment/housingand-community-development-programs Board

County

Ewing Recreation

October 2024

Get ready for another exciting season of sports and fun! Registration for the 2024-2025 ERBL Basketball League and Ewing Rec Wrestling opens Friday, Sept. 27 at CommunityPass.net.

The basketball league welcomes boys and girls in grades K-8, with divisions for each age group. The league will have the following divisions this season, Instructional for boys in grades K – 1. Boys’ leagues are grades 2-3, 4–5, 6–8; Girls’ divisions include Instructional for K – 1, leagues for grades 3-5 and 6-8. Registration deadline is Nov. 4. Games are played on Saturdays at Fisher, and Antheil. Check out the league website at for additional information. It is mandatory for all new players to provide proof of grade, school and residency, and everyone makes the team, so come have fun with us!

Wrestling practices start Nov. 12, and no experience is necessary—just sign up online. Registration deadline is Nov. 15, and practices are at Fisher New Gym on Tuesday, Wednesday, and at Ewing High Wrestling Room on Thursday evenings for children in grades K-8. Registration is online at communitypass. net. For more info visit the website at www.ewingrecreationalwrestling.com.

Mark your calendars for Trunk or

Treat on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 3 p.m. Plus, enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts, music, and more from 2 p.m. at TCNJ’s Lot #4—rain or shine! Treaters need to register on communitypass.net. Trunks need to register at the Recreation website, www.ewingnj.org

Want some adult fun? Join Adult Co-Ed Pick-Up Volleyball starting Oct. 2 on Wednesdays at Antheil School, 6:30p9:30 p.m. or Adult Co-Ed Indoor Soccer starting Nov. 12 at Lore School. Both programs are informal and is for all levels of players. Register on communitypass.net.

For details on all programs or to reserve a room at Hollowbrook, visit Ewing’s recreation office online or call (609) 883-1776.

For more information on these or any other programs you can contact the Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776, online at www.ewingnj.org/communityaffairs.

For more information on these or any other programs, give the Recreation Office a call at (609) 883-1776 or visit www.ewingnj.org/communityaffairs.

Let’s make this fall one to remember!

The Ewing Recreation column is paid content provided by Ewing Township.

Of Guernseys and Wormholes

HELEN KULL

I’m patiently waiting for real life to catch up with theoretical physicists. I think they are the ones who suggest that an infinite number of universes exist at any given time, and that “any given time” exists within an eternal continuum. I can’t honestly wrap my head around any of that, but if it means that we might be able to access some ‘transport portal’ or ‘wormhole’ that would temporarily take us to another place in time, let us visit a bit, and come back safely! - count me in!

But until that happens, our visits to other places in other times are dependent on the research and creativity of those who share an interest in those places and times. And for those interested in the history of Ewing Township, the foremost ‘transport portal’ I know of is the Benjamin Temple House on Federal City Road, the home of the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society.

There are no theoretical physicists there, nor frightening wormholes, nor even rickety, smoking time machines. Just a tirelessly dedicated team of volunteers with a passion for researching, gathering, understanding and interpreting Ewing’s rich historical tapestry for our benefit now, and for those yet to come. And all of this is housed in the Temple House, a lovely and extremely well-kept and preserved c.1750 farmhouse with an 1840 addition.

But many are not aware that the Temple House is also known as the Temple-Ryan Farmhouse, reflecting the fact that while generations of the Temple family built and occupied the home for a century and a half, eventually the home and surrounding farm

MILLER'S PLACE

was sold to Irish immigrant and farm worker Patrick Ryan in 1903. The Ryan family then continued dairy farming on the land, building a significant local dairy. Thus, two discreet families were central to the story of this home.

The story of the Ryan Family is the subject of the Society’s new exhibit at the Temple House, which opens this month on Sunday, October 13th at 2 pm. The public is invited to come and get a sense of the significance and contributions the Ryan family made to Ewing’s history, local dairy farming, and the preservation of the Temple home. The exhibit will remain at the Temple House for the foreseeable future, and will evolve as the exhibit expands.

But it’s interesting to remember that the home now situated at 27 Federal City Road is not in its original location, and that the land surrounding it is not the original Temple/ Ryan farm. (I-295 is now on the land, and the house was moved to its present location in 1973, away from the Interstate’s path.)

The Temple/Ryan farm was originally located at 2306 Pennington Road (aka Hopewell-Trenton Road, or Route 31) at Bull Run Road (which may have come by that name due to the herd of 40+ dairy cattle, mostly Guernseys, grazing at the Temple/ Ryan Farm!). That was the location where Benjamin Temple built his home in the mid 1700s, and his descendants worked the roughly 160-acre farm for generations.

But towards the end of the 1800s, there were few Temples able to care for the farm, and they needed assistance with maintaining and working the farm. Enter Patrick Ryan, a hard-working immigrant from Ireland in his mid-twenties, essentially functioning as a tenant farmer. He spent many years helping the aging Temple family with their property and farm, and earned their gratitude and respect. He additionally rented land from other neighboring farms, in order to build a dairy business.

Eventually, in 1903, Patrick Ryan purchased the Temple Farm on Pennington Road. That farm prospered under Ryan Sr. and his children’s hard work and care, becoming a thriving local supplier of milk and dairy products, even with a dairy store on Parkway Avenue. And it represents farming primarily done with manual labor and draft animals, progressing through the early 20th century and transitioning to more mechanization and refrigeration. It is that fascinating story as seen through the Ryan family’s experiences which is the subject of the new exhibit at the Temple House. So come on back to Ryan’s Dairy Farm, c.1930s. NO wormholes required!

Helen Kull is an advisor with the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society.

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Senior Corner

ALL PROGRAMS HELD AT HOLLOWBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 HOLLOWBROOK DRIVE

MONDAYS

10 a.m. Exercise - Karen Martin

12:30 p.m. Bingo

1 p.m. Mexican Train

2 p.m. Jewelry/Craft -Anne’s

TUESDAYS

10 a.m. Exercise - Karen Martin

12:30 p.m. Bible Study

12:30 p.m. Bingo

WEDNESDAYS

9:30 a.m. Knitting/Crochet

1 p.m. 5-Crown Cards

10:30 p.m. Water Color - Ally Lyons Mercer County Library – Ewing Branch

2 p.m. Mahjongg - Christine Kamph (Beginner’s Class 9/25-10/30) Register Senior Office.

THURSDAYS

10 a.m. Exercise - Karen Martin

1 p.m. Pinochle - Mercer County Library - Ewing Branch

1 p.m. Rummikub

1 p.m. Balance Class - Bob Kirby

1 p.m. Bid Whist

FRIDAYS

9:30 a.m. Line Dancing – Joanne Keephart

12:30 p.m. Tai Chi – Liz Allen

SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION (SCAC):

Third Thursday of the month. General Body 10 a.m. Meeting is open to the public.

CLUBS: (All held in Room #201-202)

Live Wires—11 a.m. ( 2nd Thursday of the month)

Busy C’s—11 a.m. ( 3rd Tuesday of the month)

Club D—11 a.m. (1st Thursday of the month)

HB Seniors—1 p.m. (2nd Friday of the month)

SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAM: October 18, Noon-2 p.m. (Hollowbrook Community Center).Featuring Dave Beasley “Bop with the Beas.” Bring the 50’s and 60’s alive with his amazing voice. $9pp/$14 couple. Tickets available senior office. Pay by 10/11/2024

MERCER COUNTY NUTRITION: Seniors 60 and older or anyone married to a person 60 and older is welcome to participate in the nutrition program. The program is located at Hollowbrook Community Center. A person is asked to donate a $1. Your donation is confidential. A delicious balance meal is served.

EWING RESIDENTS: HOLLOWBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER 2nd Floor Rm# 207 Senior Office QUESTIONS: 609-883-1776

Senior Corner is paid content by Ewing Township.

TAKING THE FIGHT AGAINST CHRONIC PAIN TO NEW LEVELS

• Back Pain and Neck Pain

• PRP & Stem Cell Therapy

• Knee Osteoarthritis Injections

• Non-Surgical Orthopedics

• Double Board Certiﬁed Pain Management Physician

Dr. Ronak Patel

STEM CELL & PRP THERAPY

• Regenerative medicine goes beyond disease management to search for and discover therapies that support the body in repairing, regenerating and restoring itself to a state of well-being.

• What are stem cells? Stem cells are the bank cells within your body that can morph in many diﬀerent types of cell depending on what your body needs them for. Stem cells are your body’s repair systems.

• What is PRP? PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. PRP is created from a sample of your own blood, which is drawn from the patient and then put into a machine to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of your blood.

• Am I a candidate for PRP or stem cell therapy? If you have pain due to injury, arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, or any other condition, you are a candidate for cell-based therapy. Whether you are looking to heal from a traumatic injury, or regenerate older or diseased tissues, PRP or cell-based therapy could be something to help you heal and restore lost function and mobility.

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