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Local group helps students catch up after the pandemic
By IsABellA DArcy
A young boy who entered kindergarten during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced the majority his first year of school online.
When he physically entered a classroom for the first time to begin first grade, the child encountered some reading and behavioral difficulties.
The young boy, like some other children who were in elementary school during the pandemic, needed extra support to catch up
and meet the reading and behavioral expectations of students his age.
Ewing-based LearnED Potential, an organization whose mission is to empower diverse communities through resources designed to maximize potential, started working with that young boy in March 2022.
That child is now “the most dedicated student,” said Gabriela Timothy, the founder and CEO of LearnED Potential.
Timothy and her partner,
Joseph Deacon, the CFO of LearnED Potential, have also cofounded The Diverse Learner Foundation—a non-profit that aims to create a healthier, more educated and safer community.
Timothy and Deacon, both Ewing residents, serve as president and vice president of TDLF, respectively.
“It’s a gratifying feeling to give back,” said Deacon. “It’s really the joy of seeing someone do well.”
Both Timothy and Deacon
Netflix show looks back at TCNJ cold case murder
By Ally UhlenDOrF
The unsolved murder of The College of New Jersey student Sigrid Stevenson, which occurred nearly 50 years ago, was recently featured in a recent episode of a television show on Netflix that highlights the case and its impact on the college.
The killing is the subject of Unsolved Mysteries Volume 4, Episode 4 “Murder Center
Stage.” The episode revisits the perplexities of the case, speaking to those who investigated it in the 1970s as well as the detectives who picked it up decades later.
The case was recently reopened by the N.J. Attorney General’s Cold Case Network.
In 1977, Stevenson was a 25-year-old graduate student at Trenton State College, now The College of New Jersey, in Ewing. The student was study-
ing music and education, as she held a strong passion for music and performing, specifically playing the piano.
“When she would play the piano, a completely different side of her would emerge that was just calm and powerful,” Carol Edson, a friend of the Stevenson family, told Unsolved Mysteries in the episode.
On Sept. 3, 1977, Stevenson was playing the piano on the See STEVENSON, Page 8
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Officials break ground for new airport firehouse
By Bill SAnserVinO
Ewing Township officials joined with state and county leaders on Oct. 9 to break ground on the new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility at Trenton-Mercer Airport.
The new ARFF building will replace the existing firehouse and is part of a broader initiative to upgrade the airport’s infrastructure. In addition to housing the fire department, the facility will serve the Ewing Township Fire Department under a shared services agreement.
The two-story, 20,000-square-foot building will include training areas, equipment storage, medical decontamination rooms, workshops and a conference room. It was designed with energy efficiency in mind and features a stormwater system to reduce runoff and environmental impact.
Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann praised the collaboration between the township and the county, emphasizing the significance of the project. “The groundbreaking for the new ARFF Fire Station is a big win
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for our community and shows what teamwork between Ewing Township and Mercer County can do,” he said.
“This project doesn’t just give us a stronger firehouse—it’s part of a wellcoordinated plan,” he added. “We need this in place to move forward and clear the ground for the county’s new terminal.”
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson said that the groundbreaking is an important milestone during the first year of his administration.
“When I ran for this office, I pledged to see the Terminal Replacement Project through to completion and build it with union labor,” he said. “The new firehouse is the first step toward realizing TrentonMercer Airport’s potential as a transportation and economic hub.”
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, a Ewing resident, said the groundbreaking reflects the ongoing commitment to ensure that New Jersey residents have access to the best infrastructure, public safety and job opportunities.
“Whether it’s improving runways,
upgrading facilities, or—as we see today— ensuring that we have a state-of-the-art fire station, we are delivering on the promise to build a better, safer future for our great state,” Watson-Coleman said.
The ARFF facility is the first step in the larger TTN Terminal Replacement Project, the biggest public works project in Mercer County in more than 50 years.
The project calls for the existing 28,000-square-foot terminal, which was built in the 1970s, to be replaced with a new 125,000-square-foot facility. A 1,000space parking garage is also part of the plan.
Once complete, the project is expected to turn TTN into a major regional hub for travel and business, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. The entire project will be built using union labor under a project labor agreement.
In an interview with communitynews. org earlier this year, Ewing Business Administrator Aaron Watson said the terminal expansion “is probably going to be the biggest economic generator that this county has ever seen.”
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“The design is already done (for the terminal),” he said. “It’s just a matter of getting the funding in place. I know that the mayor has been fighting tooth and nail with the congresswoman (WatsonColeman) and the legislators to try to get funding for that piece. I think once that happens, you’re going to see this town metamorphosize.”
Township introduces new leaf collection system
Residents may still bag leaves for collection from March to October.
As part of the changes, grass clippings will no longer be accepted with yard waste. Clippings must be disposed of as solid waste, placed in trash bags, and left for regular garbage pickup.
Grass clippings left at the curb in brown bags will not be collected, and residents are advised not to mix grass with leaves or other yard waste.
More than 75 residents attended a community meeting at the Hollowbrook Community Center on Sept. 18 to discuss upcoming changes to Ewing Township’s leaf collection program.
The 90-minute session drew active participation from attendees, reflecting both the community’s interest and the township’s efforts to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
Mayor Bert Steinmann said that the updated leaf collection system, set to begin in November, will eliminate the need for residents to bag loose leaves during the fall and winter months.
From November through January, leaves will be collected curbside using Ewing’s new truck-mounted leaf vacuum.
The changes are part of the township’s compliance with updated state stormwater regulations. At Ewing’s Community Fest on Sept. 21, the township demonstrated the new leaf vacuum truck, with Public Works staff on hand to answer questions and explain its operation.
Residents seeking more information can find a slide presentation from the meeting on the township’s website at ewingnj.org/ government/news along with a FAQ on yard waste recycling and a brochure with tips and a zone map for leaf collection. Printed copies of the brochure are also available at town hall or the public works facility on Scotch Road.
“We’re all in this together,” Steinmann said. “If we work together, this transition will be seamless.”
For further details, visit the township website or contact the Department of Public Works at publicworks@ewingnj.org.
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Timothy said some students needed additional support outside of the classroom, so shje a place where those students could get what they needed.
were born outside of the United States, and moved to the east coast where they later met. Timothy lived in Dominica and moved to New York at 2 years old, and Deacon moved from Jamaica to Trenton at age 11.
Deacon said that when he moved to Trenton he thought he had moved to Princeton, because of how it compared to where he lived in Jamaica.
His experience in Trenton has allowed him to see the community’s potential, and guiding its youth is one way that Timothy and Deacon are helping it to reach it.
“There are certain circumstances that fall on others, that if they have the proper knowledge, we can bend them before they have to break,” Deacon said.
Intervening before it’s too late is the reason LearnED Potential and its programs target the youth.
Deacon’s mother intervened in his education when he was young by paying for him to receive tutoring..
“I would like to lend that same opportunity to others, to give them the ability to actually be exposed,” Deacon said. “If I can lend a hand to give that exposure, I have a strong confidence that even if I’m not there or we’re not there to hold their hand throughout their life, at least that exposure will be very impactful.”
Timothy’s background is in education. She has her master’s in both general and special education, and worked in Philadelphia as a special education teacher for years.
Her time as a special educator inspired her to launch LearnED as a way to address
“I was like, ‘there needs to be more done for the student and right now this regular school day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. was not enough,’” Timothy said.
LearnED Potential was founded in 2017, with a focus of providing learning specialist services to students with special needs.
It has since expanded, and now offers consultation services to school districts and leaders, as well as teacher apprenticeship and training programs for teachers, assistant teachers and tutors.
The Diverse Learner Foundation was created in 2019 as a non-profit program within LearnED Potential. Its focus is on supporting diverse communities by providing resources in education, technology, wellness and health.
LearnED is located in both Ewing Township and Philadelphia. Having the organizations in these locations is significant because of how diverse the areas are, Timothy said.
After living in New York, Timothy spent some of her childhood in Philadelphia. She then continued to live there as she studied to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Temple University, and eventually taught special education in the city for a number of years.
Her her years living and engaging in the Philadelphia and Ewing communities, has allowed her to become familiar with the areas.
Ewing residents Joseph Deacon (left) and Gabriela Timothy who are both involved with LearnED Potential and The Diverse Learner Foundation.
Deacon is well-acquainted with Trenton and Ewing, having lived in both of towns and through. He also currently works as a fire captain for City of Trenton Fire Department.
“[Timothy] and I are very much involved in the community in a variety of things,” said Deacon. “Being a civil servant, obviously, that also plays a major part in being able to give back to the community.”
The couple uses their knowledge and connections to identify areas of need and ways they can help address them, Deacon said.
Those who utilize LearnED Potential and The Diverse Learner Foundation have a variety of needs, including language, cultural and emotional support. Help can be provided through tutoring services, social-emotional learning and educational programs.
LearnED Potential uses an approach that has an “outlook towards a more whole student,” Deacon said.
This ensures that when a student or group seeks assistance, they receive educational, physical, emotional and any other necessary help. This is an alternative to just focusing on one of those aspects.
The young boy mentioned at the beginning of this story who was looking to improve in terms of reading and behavior, received support through a holistic approach. Tutoring, yoga and mindfulness practices through LearnED supported his reading and behavioral development, and led to his growth and success.
When a school decides to utilize LearnED Potential, the services begin with a consultation. The organization then reviews the practices of the school, creates reports about it and recommends ways the school can improve.
“I saw the need when it comes to school districts and
leadership and understanding how to support students with special needs specifically,” said Timothy.
Working with schools and other organizations is helpful to LearnED Potential’s cause since resources can be shared through partnerships.
The Diverse Learner Foundation has existing partnerships with some education, government and non-profit agencies, but Timothy and Deacon are looking to partner with more organizations.
One such partnership is with Howard’s Healthy Choices—a non-profit based in Trenton. The goal of the partnership is to enrich social emotional learning programs by bringing in therapists, licensed specialist counselors and psychologists.
“In the Trenton area, [Howard’s Healthy Choices] have a lot of students and families that they’re looking to impact, so we’re looking to do the same in Ewing,” Timothy said.
The Diverse Learner Foundation engages in partnerships so it can better aid students in becoming active and informed global citizens, who have the skills to tackle modern challenges, Timothy said.
Along with creating more partnerships, Timothy and Deacon are looking to enhance their fundraising efforts.
Through growing LearnED Potential and its programs, Timothy and Deacon are continuing to do what they see as their parts in supporting the community. Since they both first began their careers as an educator and civil servant, the couple has exercised their passion for giving back to the community and contributing to positive change.
“We have endless goals to help as many students as we possibly can,” said Deacon. “Our overall goal is to really bridge the gap of education the best way we can.”
do DNA testing and the case went cold, though it has not been forgotten.
When the murder first occurred, there were very few suspects. Ewing Police learned that Stevenson had illegally stayed in many buildings on campus while she was a student there and that police officers were constantly chasing her away from places she wasn’t supposed to be.
Additionally, she had been bound using handcuffs before her death. These two facts led Ewing Police to suspect she had been killed by a member of law enforcement, but were never able to conclusively identify a suspect.
Police also suspected a student named Chuck, who had been one of the people participating in the play at the College on Sept. 3.
Chuck had been playing a police officer in the play, meaning he would have had handcuffs on him as a prop, and Stevenson had a playbill in her possession with his name circled and a note saying he was “a nice guy who gave her a beer.” However, Chuck passed a polygraph exam, which at the time ruled him out as a suspect.
Unsolved Mysteries mentioned new suspects that had not been considered during the original investigation in 1977. One suspect was a maintenance man
A Livermore High School senior yearbook photo of Sigrid Stevenson.
who worked for the College at the time and had keys to the building. It was found that Stevenson had his phone number among her possessions. Additionally, he was fired shortly after the murder for unknown reasons, resulting in having never been asked
by police to take a polygraph. Similarly, an employee who was in charge of lighting at the theater would have had a set of keys and could have turned the lights out during or after Stevenson’s murder.
On Sept. 17, 2024, the state Attorney General’s Cold Case Network re-opened and placed Stevenson’s case under investigation. The case was submitted as a candidate to the cold case effort jointly by the Ewing and TCNJ police departments about two years ago.
Since the episode’s release, the College has paid tributes to Stevenson. A bouquet of flowers was placed on the steps of Kendall Hall in September with a note taped to the glass that read: For Sigrid Stevenson, the stage is forever your world. Rest in Peace.
01/24/1952–09/04/1977.
In addition, the College has dedicated a piano practice room in its music building to her. A plaque is being installed outside the building’s entrance as part of the tribute.
“Though her murder remains unsolved, she should not be unknown,” said TCNJ President Michael Bernstein on the TCNJ website. “Sigrid was an extraordinarily talented member of the college community, we are committed to ensuring she is always remembered as such.”
Reflecting on 100 years—and counting—at Adath Israel
By Michele Alperin
A centennial is more than a milestone; it is a testament to the adaptability and ingenuity needed to survive in a changing world.
For Adath Israel Congregation, founded on October 15, 1923, in Trenton, its 100th anniversary year has been an opportunity to delve into the synagogue’s history, to honor its strengths, and to develop new approaches to ensure a thriving future. The congregation, located in Lawrence Township also serves Ewing and a number of its members are from that community.
Rabbi Benjamin Adler, celebrating his 10-year anniversary at Adath, used his 2022 Rosh Hashanah sermon to prepare his congregation for its hundredth anniversary, using history to shed light on present challenges and future opportunities.
The congregation laid the cornerstone for its first building, at 715 Bellevue Avenue in Trenton, designed by Louis Kaplan, the architect of the Trenton War Memorial. The building was sold on January 1, 1989.
Jews in 1920s Trenton worried about
ish immigration to the United States in the preceding 40 years meant that “many were looking for ways to create a new life and were not interested in Judaism. … Jews wanted to be American.”
Evidence of the anxiety of Trenton Jews appears in a November 2, 1920, letter in the Adath Israel archives that proposes a meeting to discuss creation of a Conservative synagogue in Trenton.
This letter sounds like it could have been written today. Signed by 18 concerned Jews, it asks a series of questions including: Do you not feel deep concern over the fact that Judaism is declining in your community? Are you not chagrined when, on Yom Kippur, more young Jews are in the theatres than in the synagogues?
Jewish survival into the next generation, despite their thriving religious and secular Jewish community: with delis, bakeries, kosher butchers, synagogues, funeral homes.
The 1920s, Adler says in his 2022 sermon, were a time of “deep anxiety for American Jews.” The explosion of Jew-
For the letter’s writers, the solution to their angst is a Conservative synagogue. Adath Israel’s founders, Adler says, “felt that the answer to the problem of Jewish apathy and rapid assimilation was a modern, contemporary synagogue that would appeal to Jews of Trenton in the 1920s.” They were looking to create “an intermediate synagogue,” between the highly observant Orthodox and the far less traditional Reform synagogues, where,
Rabbi Benjamin Adler has served at Adath Israel since 2012, two years after the congregation merged with Ahavath Israel synagogue of Ewing.
An image from the archives shows a 1946 Passover seder at Adath Israel’s Trenton synagogue.
for example, men and women could sit together, and prayers would be in both Hebrew and English.
Just as these 1920s Jews resolved their problems with “a new [Conservative] synagogue that would pray in a different way,” Adler suggests that the 2022 Adath needed self-renewal and increased relevance.
To do so, Adath Israel has instituted changes a number of changes over the last few years.
For the year leading up to Adath Israel’s hundredth anniversary, Friday night services based on the synagogue’s history, two decades at a time, reflected timely music and snacks as well as sermons based on material from the synagogue’s archives that “focused on the struggles and triumphs of the community for those decades; what was going on in the world and how did that affect Adath; and what we can learn because today we
are going through struggles similar to theirs,” Adler says.
Another change has been a monthly, more intimate service in the round featuring young musicians who are teaching the congregation new melodies and, Adler says, “working with us to build a sustainable model so that we can evolve our services ourselves even when [they are] not here.”
Because many people today are reluctant to affiliate with institutions like synagogues or social clubs, Adath Israel has also created MOSAIC, a center for arts, culture, and ideas, with a twofold purpose. One, Adler says, is “to reach out to people who are not necessarily interested in membership,” including both Jews and non-Jews. The center also encompasses another role of a synagogue, beyond religious school and worship services. “It is a place to learn and grow as adults,” Adler
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Some new programs focus specifically on “finding multiple avenues for young families to be part of the Jewish community,” Adler says. The poster for two new biweekly educational programs this fall for children 0 to 2 and 2 to 4 ½ years olds promises: “Your children will learn to love being Jewish through music, art, cooking, puppet shows, and food.”
The synagogue is also trying to make it financially easy for young families to join, with half-cost memberships for the first two years. In addition, children of all members pay no tuition to attend religious school.
The synagogue has also changed organically over time under the influence of different rabbinical leaders and changing needs.
Adath Israel’s old sanctuary in Trenton says.
Although a condition of the synagogue’s formation was that men and women would sit together during services, its first full-time rabbi, Samuel Rosenblatt (the son of the cantor who played himself in “The Jazz Singer”), did not approve of men and women sitting together during services and left after one year.
In 1951, Ruth Sugarman, whose father was the synagogue president, wanted to have a bat mitzvah. The rabbi, trained in
Orthodoxy, studied the issue and could not come up with an objection. As a result, the synagogue became egalitarian, and women celebrated bat mitzvahs and were counted as members of a minyan, the quorum of Jewish adults required for certain religious obligations.
After more than 60 years at Adath’s
building in Trenton, in 1986, the synagogue made the decision to move out of Trenton and purchased the Lawrenceville property. Despite the sadness of leaving its longtime home, Ruth Sugarman, now chair of the development committee, said in an article in “The Times of Trenton”: “It has to happen. The congregation has
to go where the people are.”
The synagogue suffered an antisemitic incident early on. A sign that announced its move to the Lawrenceville property with the heading, “Future Home of Adath Israel Congregation,” was defaced with Nazi graffiti. But the other Lawrenceville religious institutions quickly stepped in and added their own sign next to the original one: “The Religious Communities of Lawrence welcome our new neighbor.”
In 1988 Rabbi Daniel T. Grossman, who served for 25 years before Adler’s arrival, became Adath Israel’s rabbi, bringing with him a commitment to inclusion for special needs children and access for people with disabilities. He guided the design of the new, barrier-free synagogue building in Lawrenceville. The sanctuary of the one-story building includes a ramp to the bima (prayer platform) and special cradles that allow someone in a wheelchair to take out the Torah scroll. “Our tradition is that everyone uses the ramp, not just the people who need it,” Adler says, adding that Grossman was able to use American sign language during services.
Responding to special needs — whether learning issues, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities — continues to be a hallmark of the Adath religious school. “We’ve always been a place for kids who didn’t fit into other reli-
gious schools,” Adler says.
Inclusiveness at Adath also comprises welcoming of new congregants, as it did with the March 2010 merger with Ahavath Israel synagogue of Ewing. Part of the official welcoming campaign, called Beit Echad (One House), was a musical celebration where members of Ahavath Israel walked into the Adath Israel sanctuary under a huppa, like a bride being brought to her groom.
One additional step toward increasing inclusivity has been a change in by-laws to allow non-Jews to become members. This change brought another one, still in process, where Adath has designated a part of its Fountain Lawn Cemetery section for interfaith burials — not traditionally allowed in a Jewish cemetery.
Adler grew up in a Conservative synagogue in San Antonio, Texas, but it was Camp Ramah in California that, he says, was “the transformative part of my Jewish journey.”
“I loved being in this very intense Jewish environment where we were praying every morning, saying the blessing after meals, Jewish learning, and singing — all that was really energizing for me,” Adler says.
In 1997 Adler graduated from Columbia University and started working in the programming department of B’nai Jeshurun in New York City, which describes
itself as “a non-affiliated, egalitarian, inclusive synagogue community focused on the power of prayer and music, rooted in love and social justice.”
Having grown up in a synagogue where musical instruments were not part of prayer services, he says, “It was my first time with not just instruments, but a band and really beautiful music that was so different than what I was used to — the experience of being at Shabbat services where there are thousands of people and everyone is singing and dancing. And afterwards, the scene on the steps outside, hundreds of young people talking, shmoozing, and meeting people.”
He met his wife, Lisa, at B’nai Jeshurun, where she was teaching religious school and also attending services. They married in 2000 and have three children: Ronen, 21, is studying economics at the University of Michigan; Jonah, 19, started at Yeshivah University this fall.
Miya, 15, is in tenth grade at Lawrence High School. Lisa, a social worker, is now chief development officer for the Center for Modern Aging in Princeton. She worked previously at the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County and for the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.
As Adler worked at Adath Jeshurun on adult education, the weekly newsletter,
and other administrative tasks, he soaked in its very contemporary approach to synagogue life.
At the same time he was contemplating becoming a rabbi. But before committing to a career as a Jewish professional, Adler investigated the “for profit” world and worked for two internet companies in New York during the dot com bubble.
“It was an interesting and exciting time to be in that industry, but it wasn’t very fulfilling for me,” he says. So he decided to pursue the rabbinate and was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2007.
Adler’s first congregation was the White Meadow Temple in Rockaway, New Jersey, in Morris County, which he describes as an “interesting and quite beautiful community on a lake,” yet “somewhat isolated.” But after seven years he was looking for a change: “I wanted a place with a little bit more opportunity to grow my own rabbinate and to try new things. Adath, being much more of a regional synagogue, pulling from different communities in different towns, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has been a wonderful place for the last 10 years.”
That also goes for Bernice Abramovich, the congregation’s first woman president. If you include her extended family, affiliation with Adath Israel covers an entire
century. Her great uncle, Harry Siegel, was active at the synagogue’s founding. When her parents married, “they wanted an egalitarian synagogue where they could all sit together, so it seemed logical to come to Adath,” Abramovich says. Then she and her husband joined 45 years ago when their oldest son was starting kindergarten.
Growing up in Trenton, Abramovich remembers a tight Jewish community. “All of our friends went to the Hebrew school; we would all walk from Junior 3 to the synagogue and stop on the way at the delis on Hermitage Avenue,” she recalls. “We all lived close together. On holidays, the synagogue was an extension of our celebrations.”
For Adler, looking back on his decade at Adath, he highlights the importance of his connection with the congregation’s children and particularly being there at their bar and bat mitzvahs. “I’ve seen them grow up from being babies to young adults. It’s special for me. I’ve taught them in religious school. I see them at the bus stop to the JCC [Jewish Community Center] camp. I see them in the rest of town. It’s fun; it’s one of the great things about being a rabbi.”
Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. 609-8964977 or adathisraelnj.org.
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HELP IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY
Thursday, Nov 14; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Are you or a family member concerned about memory loss? Listen to what might affect memory and ways to improve it. Participants should arrive between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to complete NJ’s mini-mental memory examination.
CLEAN
LIVING IN A TOXIC WORLD
Thursday, Nov 14; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Toxins are all around us: in the air we breathe, the products we use and the food we eat. Learn what these toxins can do to our body and ways to avoid them and live a cleaner life. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.
Wednesday, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Please join us for our ongoing “Senior Social Group.” Gather with us in a collaborative setting to exchange thoughts, feelings, and experiences with your peers. This is a safe zone designed to be welcoming for all attendees while exploring this season of our lives – the ups and the challenges. This is a weekly program. Please feel free to attend one or all.
HOPE FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE: A LUNCH AND LEARN WITH RWJUH HAMILTON EXPERTS
Thursday, Nov 7; 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Today lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in New Jersey and in the nation, but thanks to early detection and treatment advancements, the future is bright.
CAREGIVER CONFERENCE: CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER
Friday, Nov 15; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Caregivers of older adults and/or caring for those with dementia and memory loss are invited to attend this powerful conference. Rutgers Health, University Behavioral Health Care, Comprehensive Services on Aging (COPSA), and the Institute for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders will present on Managing Challenging Behaviors: Strategies for Preventing and Coping when caring for someone with memory loss. There will also be an Elder Care Attorney who will present on estate planning, power of attorney, health care POA, wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, long-term planning options and how to pay for them.
DANCE IT OUT!
Thursday, Nov 18; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Boost your well-being through the joy of dance. Whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer, this activity will lift your spirits and reduce stress. No experience required; all ages are welcome.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Tuesday, Nov 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov 20; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn this simple, but not always easy practice to quiet your mind and soothe your body. No experience necessary.
“WII” ARE POWERED GAME TIME
Wednesday, Nov. 20; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join RWJ Rehabilitation & Physical
Join us for a hopeful conversation and discussion with our panel of experts: Benjamin Medina, MD, Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon, the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton; Kevin Law, MD, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group member, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine at RWJUH Hamilton; and Kaidlan Ricardo, CMA, BS-HA, Lung Cancer Screening Program Manager, RWJUH Hamilton.
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov 19 + 26; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov 19 + 26; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Therapy specialists, RWJUH Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii video games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!
DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
Wednesday, Nov 20; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join and hear from Seth Rosenbaum, MD, MMM, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, RWJUH Hamilton, and member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, who also specializes in infectious diseases. The winter season brings seasonal colds, and Dr. Rosenbaum will thoroughly review what the difference is between the multitudes of respiratory viruses. *This program will offer registered participants a healthy dinner selection. Registration is required.
HEALTHRHYTHMS® DRUM CIRCLE
Wednesday, Nov 20; 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join our drum circle to drum your cares away, have fun and relieve stress. No experience necessary, drums will be provided. Mauri Tyler, CTRS,CMP. $15 Scan QR code to view, learn more
OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING
Thursday, Nov 21; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Osteoporosis screening using ultrasound is a non-invasive method to assess bone density and evaluate the risk of fractures. Appointments required.
WANTED! HOLIDAY CRAFTERS AND VENDORS
RWJUH Hamilton is hosting a Holiday Shopping Fair, open to the public, Friday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the hospital. Table reservations require a $50 fee (table included). To learn more and reserve a table to become a vendor, please email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org
WANTED! KNITTING YARN
RWJUH Hamilton’s volunteer Knitting Group needs our help and is accepting yarn donations. The Knitting Group knits exclusively for our patients. Donations should include good-quality yarn, all colors, preferred weight #3 or #4, and half-used skeins from unfinished projects are welcome. Donations can be dropped off at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, located at 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, now through Friday, November 29, 2024.
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, Nov 19 + 26; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
MONTHLY MEN’S GROUP
Wednesday, Nov 13; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Who said men don’t talk? Men need a safe space to share thoughts and feelings too. That’s why this is a women-free zone just for men to talk about whatever is on their minds. This program will be led by Ted Taylor, Director, Spiritual Care and Volunteerism, and Coordinator, Palliative Care and Bioethics.
TAI CHI CLASSES
Thursday, Nov 14; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
AROMATHERAPY, LET’S LEARN AND CREATE
Wednesday, Nov 20; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lisa Bayer, Director from Always Best Care Senior Services, will discuss the connection between smell and memory, teach us how to create a Lavender Sachet and a Pumpkin Spiced Sugar Body Scrub. This will be a fun and informative class.
FRIENDSGIVING LUNCH
Thursday, Nov 21; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you come alone to meet new people or to catch up with old friends, join our Better Health Program family for an enjoyable Friendsgiving meal and reflect on what you are most grateful for. Looking forward to kicking off the holiday season with you!
Juniper Village at Hamilton: Five Advantages to Moving During the Holidays
Moving to a senior living community over the holiday season may seem like a difficult decision. However, there are many benefits of a holiday transition!
1 ) Reduced Stress: The holidays can be a hectic time for everyone, but for older adults and their families, the pressure to host, prepare, and maintain can be overwhelming. Senior living communities alleviate this stress by providing staff to handle meals, housekeeping, and other daily tasks, allowing everyone to focus on enjoying the season. * * *
2) Enhanced Connection with Others: During the holidays, loneliness can be a significant issue for older adults, especially those living alone. Senior living communities offer opportunities for socialization and sharing with others, which helps to foster purpose and belonging.
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3) Safety and Wellbeing: The holiday season can pose safety risks, such as falls due
to slippery surfaces or poor weather conditions. Senior living communities provide a safe and secure environment with staff readily available to assist with daily activities and emergencies.
4) Peace of Mind for Family: For family caregivers, the holidays can add extra strain to already demanding schedules. Senior living communities provide peace of mind by ensuring that their loved ones have access to the services they need around the clock.
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5) Access to Holiday Festivities and Events: Communities like Juniper organize an array of special holiday events, including festive meals, entertainment, and group outings. These programs provide opportunities to meet new people and celebrate the season in a joyful atmosphere.
Juniper Village at Hamilton, 1750 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton Square. Contact Kelly Astbury, (609) 421-0300. junipercommunities.com.
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Seniors Miller and Nkema reflect on their tennis journey
By Justin Feil
The baskets for Chloe Miller and Chisom Nkemka overflowed with gifts and the homemade posters made by teammates with such effort reflected an appreciation for the two Ewing High School girls tennis seniors.
Senior Night was special for the two Blue Devils who have taken quite different paths into the varsity lineup for their final season. Despite their differences, both ended up being integral parts and leaders for the Ewing team.
Miller is the daughter of teaching pro Mike Miller, who also played at Ewing. She’s had a racket in her hand since a young age, but none of the pressure associated with following her father’s legacy.
“I’ve been playing since I was like five,” said Miller. “But never competitive, it was just summer camps and stuff like that. It was more my brothers who would do the lessons and stuff and they’re more competitive about it. But I was into dance and stuff when I was little, so I didn’t play much tennis until around freshman year.”
Nkemka, who is also passionate about cooking in her spare time, didn’t even
get into the game until the next year. She was a sophomore at Ewing when she joined the tennis team for the first time.
“I’ve always liked tennis and my sister actually played tennis when she was in high school, so I was like, ‘why don’t I just do this? Nkemka said. “’It seems fun. It’s not like soccer running everywhere, so it can’t be that bad.’ So it seems fun. And then I ended up really, really enjoying it and continued playing throughout my high school years.”
Nkemka had to work her way up through the lineup to make it to varsity senior year. She started on the JV team playing a lot of doubles.
She gained experience as a sophomore and junior with JV matches, but it was her work between seasons that enabled her to climb to the varsity lineup. Ewing head coach Christina Mosteller noticed a huge change in her strokes, quickness and footwork.
“Honestly, I didn’t even know I was getting better,” Nkemka said. “I was just really determined on practicing my form and trying to get the balls in. I wasn’t really noticing the progress until I came back and I made varsity. I was shocked. But I would like practice over the summer and watch videos and stuff.”
Nkemka also showed a maturity and experience that benefitted her this fall. She was a big reason for one of her wins with second doubles partner, junior Abby Ciron.
“Abby said that she wouldn’t have made it through this match that they won if it hadn’t been for Chisom because she was really good with keeping track of the score and really making sure that she knew what was going on,” Mosteller said.
“Her court awareness of what’s happening on the court was big,” she added. “It’s very easy with long points you forget the score, things get confusing and then somebody winds up either losing a point or someone winds up giving away a point.”
It’s the second year that Nkemka and Ciron have been able to play together. That’s been a plus this season as well.
“This year it was way more comfortable with me playing with her and we got much better together,” Nkemka said. “It
was easier communicating with her and we knew how each other played. So we were able to help each other out and know what to do to make ourselves better as a team.”
Miller was in the varsity lineup from the start, though she also made big jumps through her career. Each year, Miller moved up the Ewing ladder. She started out at second doubles as a freshman, played first doubles as a sophomore, climbed into the singles lineup at third singles last year and this season finished at second singles.
“I’m proud of myself,” Miller said. “I definitely see improvement since my freshman year. Freshman year, I was nervous all ell. Now I’m more confident in how I play. So it’s cool seeing the improvement.”
Miller had a conservative goal of winning a couple matches this year because she was worried about moving up to the tougher second singles spot. She doubled that goal as the regular season ended.
“She has a great attitude,” Mosteller said. “She tries her best in these matches and when she comes out with a win, that’s even better. But there’s no pressure of being one of the best, even t hough you technically have big shoes to fill.”
Wins have never been her biggest priority, and it’s not the winning or losing that she will take from being a part of the program.
“I’ve found some of like my best friends from the tennis team,” Miller said. “It was definitely a major help when coming into high school, being able to have a team, a group of people that I
Nkemka, first doubles for Blue Devils girls’ tennis, on the tennis court with her parents.
already knew before school started and then throughout the years getting closer with these girls. Honestly, I’m extremely grateful and as well for Coach ‘Mosty.’ She’s the best coach I could ever ask for, like she’s supportive, she’s nice, she doesn’t put too much pressure on us and I think that’s the best way to coach.”
The two seniors have tried to be leaders as well. Nkemka wanted to be a captain this year, and she lived out that role well.
“I tried to really focus on what I struggled with and help them more in the aspect that I knew that they needed help and I felt like they would relate to,” Nkemka said. “So I tried to be more attentive and guide them.”
Ewing annually draws players from a myriad of playing backgrounds. Some have more years than others. Miller always has been impressed by the way the Blue Devils have pulled everything together.
“It’s great,” she said. “I love being able to see them go from never picking up a racket to being able to actually play against other teams and do well. I think that’s awesome. And I think it’s encouraging to me because I’m like, if they can do it, I can do it. And I think it’s a great sport to play. It’s obviously hard, it’s a lot of fun.”
This year, Ewing had plenty of fun while improving at each position. The Blue Devils finished 3-3 in the Colonial Valley Conference Valley Division, good for fourth place in the division. From a position standpoint, highlights were Micah McGuire avenging an earlier loss
with a win in a rematch at first singles, and the second doubles team moving up to first doubles and beating a team Ewing previously lost to.
“From the beginning of season to the end, I can see a drastic improvement from across all the positions,” Mosteller said. “From singles chasing down more shots and forcing their opponents to hit a winner and forcing their opponents to hit one more ball. From doubles, improving our net play and really having each other’s backs. In case the net player doesn’t get it, the baseliner is much more ready than they were in the beginning of season. And the cohesion between players is great across the whole board.”
A win in itself was the turnout for this year’s team. Ewing jumped from 17 players a year ago in the program to 32 this fall.
“It’s not an easy sport to pick up when you’re in high school, but we’re just enjoying having the girls on the team,” Mosteller said. “It’s a lot of personalities that are on the team, but really just focus on improving yourself. You don’t have to like each other, but you do have to respect each other. And that’s making it a really good memory for them.”
Miller and Nkemka are leaving with great memories of their time and their development on the team. Both have plans to go to college, and they might be bringing their rackets for the chance to play some tennis.
“Tennis has always been the part of the day that I look forward to,” Nkemka said. “So as the year goes on, I’m definitely going to miss tennis, just because it is the last year and it’s going to be hard watching the boys tennis season go past. I’m definitely going to miss it and reminisce about it. I will not take it for granted.”
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Adopt-a-Survivor Program BeginsatEwing HighSchool
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.
Each week in the fall, the Delaware Valley Chapter’s 12th Man Touchdown Club honors Mercer County’s offensive, defensive, and special team players of the week.
Holocaust survivors are steadilydwindling in 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.
Congratulations to EHS Senior, Cordell Sloan, for being selected as the Defensive Back of the Week for Week 0 Honorees by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, Delaware Valley Chapter, Mercer County 12th Man Touchdown Club. Cordell is an outside linebacker and safety for the Blue Devils who was all over the football field with two solo tackles, four assists, one tackle for the loss, and one interception in a 22-20 defeat vs. Lakewood. EHS Football Coach Ross Maddalon
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.
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
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Two Ewing Football Players Honored
Teacher of the Year Recipients are Honored
proudly stated, “Cordell has helped solidify our offensive and defensive backfields this season. His years of playing experience have been paying off big for the program.” Great job Cordell!
Shout out and congratulations also go out to EHS Freshman, Nahdir Guinyard, for being selected as the Co-Defensive Back of the Week for Week 3 Honorees. It was Nahdir’s first varsity start for the Ewing Blue Devils and the freshman free safety recorded eight tackles (five solo) and one red zone interception. Nahdir also added four carries for 87 yards and a touchdown in the Ewing Blue Devil’s overtime loss to Robbinsville. Coach Maddalon shared, “Nahdir has worked extremely hard and his effort has shown throughout the season on the gridiron.” The future is bright for Nahdir and the Ewing Blue Devils Football program!
First Responders Celebrate a Lore Student
9-1-1 What is your emergency?
You might be familiar with the popular TV drama series 9-1-1 created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, which explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders who are thrown into unbelievable situations and have to act, react, and respond. We watch, we are intrigued, and enjoy the entertainment of the show from the safety of our homes. So, what happens when we encounter a real-life 9-1-1 emergency situation and have to take action? Do you know what to do?
Well, let us tell you a story about a Lore student who on a crisp morning in late September was a passenger in a car that was involved in a motor vehicle accident. He knew exactly what to do! In an act of bravery, he took control of the situation, made the call to 9-1-1, and communicated calmly and clearly to the 9-1-1 dispatcher what transpired, who then alerted the Ewing Police Department. Thanks to his quick wit, clear thinking, and calm demeanor, help arrived and the adults in the car received the assistance they needed.
Ewing High Students Attend Gorbachev Presentation
New York Giants & NJEA Recognize FMS Teacher Jesse Ambriz
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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
of Perestroika. His policies reopened churches, released political prisoners, and lifted bans on previously censored books.
The 20th anniversary of Perestroika was one of the essential themes of Gorbachev’s presentation. The policy’smain goal was to make the Soviet economic system more efficient. Perestroika involved the transfer of control from the government to the business owners. This policy continued on page A2
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extraordinary efforts for kids in our community. Mr. Ambriz’s picture representing Fisher Middle School and Ewing Township was on display in bright lights on the six jumbotrons at MetLife Stadium. Mr. Ambriz joined NJEA Officers and Super Bowl Champ Prince Amukamara in the NFL press box in another heartbreaking loss for Giants fans, but here in Ewing Township, WE WON!! When teachers like Mr. Ambriz choose to make a difference outside the classroom and in our community by spearheading events like Ewing’s ‘Wash and Learn’ literacy events and Back to School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway, in collaboration with the Laundry Depot. We score big here in Ewing!
Ewing First Responders were pretty impressed by this young man and his actions on that fateful morning and wanted the privilege to do something special in his honor. On Friday, October 11th, the Ewing Township Police, The College of New Jersey Police, and the Ewing Township Fire Department arranged to pick him up at his home and give him a ride to school, with lights on and sirens blaring! As they turned down Westwood Drive and pulled into the Lore School parking lot, to his surprise, he was greeted by staff and students lining the driveway to congratulate him on a job well done.
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The recipients of the 2005 Teacher of the Year 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.
in attendance on this special morning agreed this amazing young man deserved this celebration!
Cordell Sloan #1 - Photo by Todd Cloward @ Pixels by Todd Nahdir Guinyard #32 - Photo by Todd Cloward @ Pixels by Todd
teacher, Mr. Jesse Ambriz, for being recognized by the New York Giants and NJEA at the October 13th, Sunday night game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, as one of the Educators of the Week!
Ambriz was invited to join NJEA leaders at the Giants game where the Giants honored him for his
Empowering Young Voices:
EHS National Honor Society Hosts Voter Registration Drive
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♥ Antheil Recaps Week of Respect
In an inspiring effort to engage young people in civic responsibility, the EHS National Honor Society organized a successful Voter Registration Drive for students from October 7th-11th This initiative encouraged students to participate in the democratic process, ensuring their voices are heard as future voters.
During the event, over 25 students took the significant step of registering to vote, while many others checked their voter registration status or pledged to register as soon as they turn 17. This proactive approach to voter engagement highlights the importance of preparing students to take part in shaping their communities and the nation.
Up, Up, and Away!
How do you get half of the 8th graders to engage in some Science and Engineering? Start with a little bit of research and discussion, research application, some experimental design, and the drive to beat the existing Fisher Middle School record 19.7 meters (set by Assistant Principal Mr. Dwyer). FMS 8th graders were ready to: Fold, Aim, and Release... over 130 paper airplanes for their official flight, and over 250 airplane prototypes, in order to find the ‘best’ design. After collecting flight data on each of their official paper airplanes, students analyzed and compared EVIDENCE in order to support the CLAIM of which is the best type of model to replicate for the best performance. “Our first 8th grade science project was FUN!”
The week of October 7th11th was celebrated as The Week of Respect in schools all across the state of New Jersey. This week is designated to focus on the importance of Social Emotional Learning as well as the prevention of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB). Antheil Elementary School students and staff marked the week by participating in a variety of activities including Spirit Week dress up days, Morning Meeting respect lessons, kindness lessons with the Counselors, daily morning announcements, and Caught Showing Respect nominations. Throughout the week, students put their lessons into practice by exhibiting respectful and kind behaviors.
Spirit Week: Each day, during The Week of Respect, was dedicated to a different way of showing respect, such as respecting our school, respecting others, being an upstander, and respecting ourselves. Students and staff were encouraged to dress according to the theme of the day. Some examples of the theme days are “Team Up Against Bullying: wear your favorite sports gear” and “We Respect our School: wear Antheil colors.”
Morning Meeting: Antheil’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee, crafted short lessons for teachers to use during their morning meeting time or as they saw fit throughout the week. These lessons focused on messages
Spotlight on Mrs. Johnson: FMS PE Teacher Extraordinaire!
Fisher Middle School would like to recognize Mrs. Johnson, our dedicated FMS Physical Education (PE) teacher, for her incredible commitment to student well-
being. On two Mondays each month, she volunteers her time to provide a Mindfulness Monday Experience for all grade levels during lunch.
In the gym, Mrs. Johnson creates a peaceful environment where students can decompress from the hustle and bustle of middle school life. She guides them through calming yoga poses, helping them relax both their minds and bodies.
Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for making a positive impact on our students’ mental and physical health!
of Respect and aligned with Antheil’s schoolwide mission of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, and Readiness.
Kindness Lessons: The Counselors visited classrooms throughout the week to deliver kindness lessons, and had some wonderful conversations from Kindergarten all the way to 5th grade. During these lessons, students were read a book with a message of kindness, respect or anti-bullying and then the counselors hosted a discussion to encourage the students to think about the importance of the respective message. Mrs. Miceli and Mrs. Lippincott were proud to hear students in all grade levels providing thoughtful solutions to unkind and bullying behavior.
Caught Showing Respect: Throughout the week, staff recognized students for showing respectful behaviors by filling out a “Caught Showing Respect” slip with the student’s name and how they showed respect. Each morning, slips were randomly picked, and those students were rewarded with a prize and recognized over the loudspeaker by Mr. Harrison and Mr. Milecki. By the end of the week, the basket of slips was overflowing with all sorts of reports of respectful behaviors!
Morning Announcements: Each day during this week, a 5th grade student read a message of respect during the morning announcements. The message correlated with the theme of the day and included strategies that students can easily apply to their day to show respect and stand up for themselves and others. Overall, Antheil had a very successful Week of Respect, and we look forward to seeing our students continue to show kindness and respect to others and to our school!
Translator Pens Big Hit with Parkway ESL Students
At Parkway School, Mrs. Baitzel’s 4th and 5th grade English Language Learners learned how to use translator pens. Whenever students come across a word, a sentence, or even a paragraph they do not understand, they will be able to use the pen to highlight it. The pen will then read the selection to them in both English and in their first language. Parkway ESL students now have another way to access content while learning English! These pens in the hands of English Language Learners at Parkway School are possible by a grant from NJ Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/NJ Bilingual Educators – NJTESOL/NJBE.
Tamina Skyba in Mrs. Schaufler’s class won Antheil PTO’s Win a Ride with Ewing Fire Station 30 to school.
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Trenton Plates the World Takes
Written by EHS Senior, Emily Gamboa Ordini
On October 17, 2024, members of the EHS National Honor Society, Rotary Interact Club, Key Club, and Environmental Club were given the opportunity to participate in the Trenton Plates the World Takes project with Rise Against Hunger, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, and Arm in Arm organizations at Cure Arena.
Trenton Plates the World Takes is a project to help provide meals for people across the world. Rise Against Hunger is a global, non-profit whose mission is to target communities with high food insecurity and ensure families are sustained with nutrition, health, and education. Arm in Arm is a nonprofit charitable organization that helps the local community with food security, homelessness, and job opportunities. Trenton Area Soup Kitchen is another nonprofit organization which offers programs and services to encourage self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for people in the Greater Trenton Area. To this end, the organizations came together and prepared a meal-packaging experience for Trenton-area community members to help combat hunger both locally and around the world.
During our time at this event, 42 student and teacher volunteers were assigned to one of three main stations. The stations included packaging food, sealing the food bags, and filling larger boxes with the food bags for shipment. Each bag packed included six servings that would be sent to people in need. After the bags were sealed, they would fill large boxes with thirty-six smaller meal bags. Each large box can feed one child for an entire school year! In total, our volunteers collaborated with other community members to pack 25,000 bags out of 100,000 bags overall completed during this event! Ewing High School service clubs look forward to future partnerships with Rise Against Hunger!
Fisher Middle School Student, Joshua Boadi, working hard on his iReady Reading lesson in Ms. Weir’s ELA class.
EHS Senior Spotlight: Meet Olamide Adekoya
What are your “Hopes and Dreams” for your senior year? I just want to be happy–in spite of the stress of college applications, grades, responsibilities, etc.
What is your advice for the incoming freshmen class for a successful and rewarding high school experience? Experience. One thing I regret is going home straight after school in my freshman year instead of hanging out with friends or joining activities. Don’t let the fear of rejection stop you; trust me, I was just like you last year when I was new to Ewing High School. What is your favorite subject? Math but I’m currently taking Calculus, so I’ll have to say History. Who is your favorite teacher or coach and why? Fortunately, I simply can’t choose between Mr. Burley, Mrs. Sipe, and Mr. Hammer; I genuinely can’t overstate just how much they’ve helped in my transition to the school.
What activities do you participate in school? I’m a co-president of the Student Council and one of the Board of Education Student Representatives. I am also a member of the EHS National Honor Society, Key Club, EHS Newspaper, Coffee for the Soul, and Yearbook Club.
What activities do you participate in outside of school? I work for the Grassroot Democrats HQ to mobilize youths for the November 5th election. I am also a part of the Youth Coalition of Mercer County, and the Teen Advisory Board of Mercer County Library System (MCLS). I volunteer as a tutor for Schoolhouse.world. I am also a phone banker for Andy Kim’s and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) campaigns.
What awards or acknowledgments have you received in school or outside of school? I have had the honor to receive the National African American Recognition Award, #1 Winner of the Newark Public Library (NPL) contest, one of the students published in Ramapo College’s ‘The Helpers’ Collection, certificates from Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS), Stevens Dual Enrollment and WEB Dubois Accelerated Academy.
What accomplishments are you most proud of? Predictably, getting into the Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) program is probably the greatest accomplishment and proudest moment I have experienced. Getting a chance to have conversations with Yale professors in a room full of the world’s greatest and youngest minds was an unbelievable experience.
What is your favorite memory of high school to date? One of my favorite memories was taking the train to New York with my friend during a Sadie Nash-sponsored trip to discuss the effects of the Prison Industrial Complex on minority youth. Exploring Wonderland Dreams while having conversations about real, serious issues was quite fun! I also remember December 19th, of last year when I received two acceptance letters simultaneously.
What are your plans after you graduate from Ewing High School? I plan to attend a four-year college with a double major in international studies and political science, and possibly, return to my math roots, and minor in economics.
What is your favorite quote or book? While wallowing in regret during the summer, I came across this quote on Reddit: “The only thing required to ensure a bright future is to abandon all hope of a better past.” I hope it helps you move forward, just as it did for me.
Lore Elementa ry Schoo l 2024-2025 Safety Patro ls!
After reviewing just under 60 applications, Lore Elementary School is proud to introduce the 2024-2025 Safety Patrol, known as the LSSP, which is composed of 29 dedicated students selected for their leadership, responsibility, and commitment to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all. This year’s team is led by a special member, Lieutenant Emily Britton, who has demonstrated exceptional qualities in her role. The Safety Patrol program is overseen by its captain and advisor, teacher Stacey Hughes, who plays an integral role in guiding the students and fostering their sense of community and service. We look forward to seeing the LSSP make a positive impact
throughout the school year! Ms. Hughes wants the new squad to know, “I wish you all the best as you serve your school and your community.”
The Ewing Public Schools
November 2024 Schedule in Ewing Schools
Nov 2 SAT @ EHS - 7:30am
Nov 4 EHS Counseling Office: AP/Dual Enrollment Info Night @ 6:30pm
Nov 5 SCHOOL CLOSED – Staff Development Day Election Day – VOTE
Nov 7-8 SCHOOL CLOSED – NJEA Convention
Nov 12 EHS - S1 T1 Q2 Parent Progress Reports
Elementary Schools & FMS - Marking Period 1 Ends
EHS - Fall Athletic Awards Night @ 6pm
Parkway - PTA Meeting @ 6pm
FMS - FPA Virtual Meeting @ 7:30pm
Nov 14 Parkway - Title 1 Family STEM Night @ 6pm
Antheil - PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
Parkway - Picture Makeup Day
Nov 15 FMS - Picture Makeup Day
Nov 18-22 American Education Week
Nov 19 Lore - PTA Meeting @ 7pm
Nov 21-22 EHS International Thespian Society presents Shakespeare in Autumn: A Review @ 7-9pm
Nov 21 Elementary Schools - 1st Marking Period Report Cards/ Parent Genesis Access
FMS - 1st Marking Period Report Cards/Parent Genesis Access
Nov 25 EARLY DISMISSAL – Full Day Preschool-8th Grade
Parent Conferences
NO PM Integrated Preschool at all Elementary Schools
NO PM Bridge Preschool at Antheil Elementary School
Board of Education Meeting - 6pm @ Lore (Public Session @ 7pm)
Danger! Danger! AI ROBOTS Have Taken Over Antheil!
Antheil Elementary School has been taken over by AI ROBOTS. The ROBOTS’ plans are to beautify the school with their presence. Five of these friendly ROBOTS began appearing in mid-September.
EHS Celebrates Homecoming!
Nov 26
EARLY DISMISSAL – Full Day Preschool-8th Grade
Parent Conferences
NO PM Integrated Preschool at all Elementary Schools
NO PM Bridge Preschool at Antheil Elementary School
Nov 27 EARLY DISMISSAL – Full Day Preschool-12th Grade
NO PM Integrated Preschool at all Elementary Schools
NO PM Bridge Preschool at Antheil Elementary School
Nov 28-29 SCHOOL CLOSED – Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025 Clothing Drive! The class received a good amount of donations and earned $320 from the fundraiser.
School Lunch Hero
The Ewing Township Board of Education is currently hiring Food Service Substitutes. This is a great job for anyone who is a crossing guard looking to fill their time in between scheduled stations, parents interested in similar schedules as their children, the retired community or anyone interested in working with a great team! The positions are 10 months, offering the summer time off. We look forward to meeting you!
For questions or information, please contact the Superintendent’s Office:
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2024 EHS Homecoming Senior Court (L to R) Ashley Reyes Palacios, Leslie Summiel III, Maggie Morrison, Calvin Kallie, EHS Principal Ms. Lisa Sabo, Dantae Brewster, Sydney Gonzalez, Emily Gamboa Ordini, Aissa Benkhoukha
Homecoming Royalty (12th) Sydney Gonzalez & Calvin Kallie
Homecoming Court (11th) Zoey Ta & Evan Nixon
Homecoming Court (10th) Landyn Loesch & Layla Omara
Homecoming Court (9th) Sammeia White & DJ Jones
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Along with education, you will also participate in an individually tailored exercise program designed to help you increase your tolerance for daily activities.
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ness located at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, unless otherwise noted. View the calendar of programs available online at rwjbh.org/hamiltonprograms, or for more information, call (609) 584-5900.
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Sessions
Patients will attend 36 education/exercise sessions, lasting one (1) hour, 2 times a week. Upon completion of all the components of your monitored pulmonary rehabilitation program at RWJUH Hamilton, you will have the option of continuing rehabilitation in the Supervised Program.
How Do You Enter the Program?
You can:
• Discuss your needs with a pulmonologist or your primary care provider to determine if pulmonary rehabilitation will benefit you and your condition.
• Your provider can refer you to the program and will continue to be a part of your care team.
• RWJUH Hamilton’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team, consisting of Certified Respiratory Therapists, can help coordinate your admittance, which is dependent upon necessary medical requirements.
• RWJUH Hamilton’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program center is located inside the hospital, located at 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08690. To make an appointment or for more information, call 609-689-7086. Learn more at rwjhb.org/Hamilton.
Programs at RWJU Hamilton this month
The following programs are open to all, and registration is required. Programs are sponsored by RWJUH Hamilton Community Health/Community Education and Better Health Program, a FREE membership program for anyone 65+ years old. All programs take place at the Center for Health & Well-
Dinner with a doctor – facts about atrial fibrillation (AFib) (Community Education). 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join this program presented by Zaw Win Tun, MD, Cardiologist, RWJUH Hamilton, and member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates (HCA), as we explore AFib. Dr. Tun will offer easy-to-understand medical insights into facts about AFib, its causes, symptoms, and how it can affect overall heart health. This program will offer registered participants a healthy dinner selection. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 609-584-5900. Learn more online at rwjbh.org/hamiltonprograms
TuESDAY, NOVEmBER 12
Ostomy support group. (Community Education). 6 to 7:30 p.m. This support group is being held at RWJUH Hamilton, 1 Hamilton Health Place, Main Hospital Entrance, Hamilton, NJ, Outpatient Bldg. #5, Floor 1, in the Auditorium. Free and all are welcome. This will be an opportunity to discuss the daily logistics and lifestyle concerns of living with a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy. Join Kelly Knox, BS, RN, CWCN, Wound Specialist, RWJUH Hamilton, for this powerful ostomy support group. This session can help people gain confidence, support and practical information to help overcome fears and anxieties of ostomies. It is strongly recommended to RSVP and confirm attendance by calling Kelly Knox at 609-286-3826.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEmBER 20
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Senior Corner
November 2024
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
1 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
10 a.m. Chair Fitness– JoAnna Hopkins
10:30 p.m. Water Color - Ally Lyons Mercer County Library – Ewing Branch
1 p.m. 5-Crown Cards
2 p.m. Mahjongg - Christine Kamph
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: November 22, Noon-2 p.m. Hollowbrook Community Center. Honoring All Service Men & Women. Bruce Foster performs on keyboard/guitar. $9pp/$14 couple. Sign up no later than 11/15. Senior office.
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.
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EWING RESIDENTS: HOLLOWBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER
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I’m definitely Zack Morris
DONNIE BLACK
BETTING ON BLAcK
I know everyone reading this has done this. Have you’ve ever watched a TV show or a movie with friends and called out which character you would be? If you haven’t, you are probably lying.
My journey with this movement started when my parents let my brother and me watch Beverly Hills 90210 Before we get into everything, my dad let me sneak an episode or two of Melrose Place in as well.
My mom never knew about it. She used to take her nightly bath right when 90210 ended. My dad and I both loved Heather Locklear and we were both Team Billy. I would have 100% been Billy Campbell. I’m getting off track. Back to 90210…
My brother and I argued relentlessly over who was Dylan McKay(rest in peace Luke Perry). I was definitely more of a Dylan than my bro—he was totally Brandon Walsh. Or maybe he was Steve Sanders, definitely not Dylan.
If you didn’t watch Beverly Hills 90210, this is going over your head so go back and watch it. It’s probably on Netflix!
We still argue about this subject today. Literally, the other day we argued about who would be Tony Soprano if we had to choose.
First off, neither of us are full Italian, second, we aren’t in the mob, and third, I would definitely be Tony Soprano over my brother. He would totally be
Christopher Moltisanti. I’m betting you did the same thing. Sex and The City, Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mean Girls, The Breakfast Club, Cheers? We all did it.
Why? I don’t know. My dad loved the show Dallas when it first came out in the 1970’s and when it was revived in 2012, we got to watch it together. While we were watching, he said “I would totally be Bobby Ewing.”
We watched the revival of the show for a while until it got weird. I always wondered if my dad watched Happy Days and said he was the Fonz. That would be pretty cool.
My brother George is still reading this and yes, I’m still Dylan McKay and you are Nat from the Peach Pit from 90210. Growing up, we were friends with Joey and James Dyton, and we all loved the Ninja Turtles. Joey was the oldest and wisest, so he claimed Leornado of course. James who was the funny and crazy one took over the Michelangelo spot. My brother, who was the second oldest, was named Donatello.
Here’s where I question our decision making. My name is Donnie and I don’t get Donatello? I call a party foul! I was the youngest so I took Raphael in stride.
They all said I was rebellious and was the youngest, so if I wanted to play with them, I would have to be Raphael. I wanted to play, so Raphael it was. Being the youngest was the worst!
What other shows did we act like we were a part of? I was definitely Zack Morris from Saved by the Bell. I have blonde hair and still think I’m super cool. My brother would oppose and say I’m Screech.
Moving on… My mom would jump into our wannabe arguments and say, “You are neither of them, go do your homework.”
Mom was such a Principal Vernon from The Breakfast Club. One of my last columns was about the movie Four Brothers. My brother and I still think we should both be the Mark Wahlberg character.
He will win this argument because of the pure fact that he is older. It doesn’t matter, because I’m definitely Zack Morris!
Donnie Black was born and grew up in Ewing Township. He currently works at radio station
in Philadelphia as a producer, on air personality and promotions director.
Must-see Ewing history
HELEN KULL
EWING THEN & NOW
Although this column was created as an outreach for both the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society and the Township Historic Preservation Commission, I do try to broaden my topics beyond those organizations.
Since October’s column promoted the Society’s opening of a new exhibit on the Ryan Family’s involvement with the Society’s Temple House and the family’s prosperous dairy business, ordinarily, I would not follow it with another about the Society and its events.
But... If you’re interested in local history, but were unable to attend the Opening, or have never visited the Benjamin Temple House to see the exhibits there, I encourage you to put a visit on your list!
The opening on October 13th was great - well attended and very impressive. The story of the Ryan Family, their dedication to the preservation of the c.1750 Temple House, and their successful dairy farm and business is a wonderful story, beautifully told in the simple but detailed exhibits, and expertly researched, refined and corroborated by first-hand sources.
was the presence of ‘third generation’ family member Patrick H. Ryan, the youngest of the four children of Peter Ryan, Jr. and his wife Dorothy.
While three of the four children are still alive and in their 70s and 80s, only Patrick was able to attend the event. However, all of them contributed substantially to the information, memories and photos presented in the exhibits, and together have helped to document and preserve their significant connection to and life in this historic home.
But Patrick was more than sufficient to make the event delightfully enjoyable and memorable. He is a charmingly gregarious and appreciative individual, full of stories and memories and asides about his family members, his life ‘on the Ryan farm’ in the 30s and 40s, and more recent stories as well. To hear the stories he told about life in that house decades previously as he sat in the house in 2024 was priceless. Obviously, he is not a permanent part of the exhibit, and future visitors to the exhibits will miss his affable, informative presence.
Ewing Recreation
November 2024
The Ewing Tree Lighting will be held on Saturday, December 7th at Betor Park behind the Ewing Municipal Building starting at 4 p.m. Santa will turn on the holiday lights at 5 p.m. and will be available for pictures! There will be crafts, caroling, ballon makers, refreshments and more!! Sunday, December 8th is the rain date.
register on communitypass.net.
Adult Co-Ed pick up indoor soccer will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., at Lore School Gym and will start November 12. This program is informal and is for all levels of players. Players need to register on communitypass.net.
The story of the Ryan Family themselves, immigrants to the US in the 19th century, is in many ways the story of so many Americans: of struggle and hope; of taking chances, surmounting obstacles, and ultimately thriving. Although that specific story is not the main one of the exhibit, it is nonetheless very much in the background, and reminds us all of the power of dreams, hard work, perseverance, resiliency, and working together.
The exhibits are, however, very much the story of the Temple House itself, and how after it was preserved for 150 years or so by members of the Temple Family, the home and its land was then also faithfully preserved by three generations of the Ryan Family for several more decades. ‘Second generation’ mom Mrs. Dorothy Ryan was so incredibly dedicated to preserving this unique home that she made sure that the front parlor room was completely “off limits” to her four active children, limiting and protecting the living space for the family. The highlight of the Opening however
The Ryan Family exhibits include a family tree, descriptions and photos of Ryan’s Dairy, and life ‘Down on the Farm.’ There is also a map of Ewing, overlaid with the locations of dozens of dairy farms which dominated Ewing before World War II - certainly “fodder” for a future column (pun totally intended!).
Credit for this exhibit, years in the making, and the also-amazing “Blacks in Ewing” exhibit in the neighboring room, is entirely owed to the tirelessly dedicated volunteers at the ETHPS. Led by Society President Becky Urban and Researcher Marge Delany, they have presented these stories in a highly informative and professional manner, providing a much-needed historic legacy for our Township. Ewing is very fortunate to be the beneficiary of these generous, very-talented preservers of the history of Ewing. Thank you, ETHPS!
The Benjamin Temple House is open on Wednesdays from 10 - 2 pm, on the first Sunday of the month from 10 - 2, and by appointment. The Society’s website is www.ethps.org, and their email address is info@ethps.org.
Helen Kull is an Advisor with the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society.
Ewing Recreation Basketball League (ERBL), register online at CommunityPass.net. The league is open to boys and girls in grades K – 8. Instructional for boys grades K – 1. Boy’s leagues are grades 2-3, 4–5, 6–8; Girl’s divisions include Instructional for K – 1, leagues for grades 3 – 5 and 6 – 8. Everyone makes a team. Registration deadline is November 4. Games are played on the league website at www.leaguelineup.com/erbl for additional information.
Adult Co-Ed Pick-up Volleyball is held on Wednesday nights at Antheil School from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This program is informal and is for all levels of players. Players need to
Ewing Recreation has a chess club that meets on Wednesday evenings at St. Luke’s Church on Prospect St. Play is from 6 p.m. –10 p.m. Interested participants are welcome to attend or email Bong at bongortiz@yahoo.com.
For room rentals call Hollowbrook Community Center, 883-1199 for small groups to large parties. For more information on these or any other programs you can contact the Recreation Office at (609) 8831776, online at www.ewingnj.org/ communityaffairs.
The Ewing Recreation column is paid content provided by Ewing Township.
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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.
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Monday, November 18, 2024 | 6 p.m.
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If you’re concerned that you are not as sharp as you used to be, there are steps you can take right now to reduce cognitive decline. DR. RAJIV VYAS from Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists will share strategies to keep your brain sharp and reduce memory loss.
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