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Race is on in Hopewell Borough
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Passion play Buchert’s drive leads to buckets of goals for HoVal soccer
3 candidates for 2 seats on borough council
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By Joe Emanski
There is more to being a goal scorer than just having ability. A hunger to find the back of the net is paramount for a striker. Not everyone wants the responsibility and not everyone can handle it. And then there is Elizabeth Buchert. “A hundred percent I want to score,” the Hopewell Valley Central High freshman said. “I’ve always had that drive. The second I get on the field my goal is to score, because that’s what helps my team win. I just have that passion for it, that’s what I like to do – get the ball in the net. That’s my job.” And she does it well. As of Oct. 15 Buchert led the Bulldogs with 16 goals, which put her third in the Colonial Valley Conference. Her three assists helped place her third in points with 35. It has been quite a debut for See BUCHERT, Page 14
Hopewell Borough will have a new political leader in 2024, as long-time mayor Paul Anzano has optied not to run for another term. Democratic council member Ryan Kennedy is running unopposed for the office, and is expected to be the borough’s next mayor starting in January. Two seats on council are also available this November, with three candidates in the running: Democrats Heidi Wilenius and Sheri Hook, and Republican Charles Schuyler “Sky” Morhouse, the council’s current president. In Pennington, James M. Davy is running unopposed to continue as mayor, with current council members Catherine “Kit” Chandler and John Valenza running unopposed for new terms. For interviews with this year’s Hopewell Borough candidates, turn to page 9.
Hopewell Valley Central High School students rehearse for “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a play about an orphaned boy who became Peter Pan. Live on stage in the Performing Arts Center at Hopewell Valley Central High School Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4. at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit showtix4u.com/event-details/77347.
Rainbow girls mark 100 years of community service By Joe Emanski
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This November, we have the opportunity to ensure that Hopewell Township continues on a fiscally responsible path while protecting our community’s history, environment, and resources. The Winter Winter Horse Break Camp Horse 2023! Camp 2023! WinterBreak Break Horse Camp 2023! Hopewell Township Committee has been PonyProgram Camp 2023 creating many opportunities for a better Dates: 12/26-12/31 Program12/26-12/31 Dates: 12/26-12/31 Program Dates: 12/26-12/31 Program Dates: Winter Break Horse Camp 2023! township: building a new community cenve at Duncraven Equestrian Center. Participants will learn safety on around ter,and securing funds horses for a newand bandshell, Embrace your love Embrace atatDuncraven your horse Equestrian love at Duncraven Center. Participants Equestrian will Center. learn Participants safety on and around learn horses, safety on and around horses, Embrace your horse horse love Duncraven Equestrian Center. Participants will learn safety onwill and around horses, Embrace your horse love at Duncraven Equestrian Center. hniques, riding skills, and other primary horsemanship competencies. Sessions toand help preserving openaim space increasing Program Dates: 12/26-12/31 grooming techniques, basic riding skills, and primary horsemanship. Sessions aim to help develop confidence and grooming techniques, grooming basic riding techniques, skills, and basic primary riding horsemanship. skills, and primary Sessions horsemanship. aim to help develop Sessions confidence aim to help and develop confidence and Participants will learn safety on and around horses, grooming motor-coordination skills whileproviding providing supportive and fun participants asthe well as social fun motor-coordination skills motor-coordination while skills a asupportive while providing and funproviding environment a environment supportive for andfor the fun participants environment as for well asparticipants social as well environment as social township services. and motortechniques, coordination while athe supportive and for everyone! basic riding skills, and primary horsemanship. interactionbetween betweenthem. them. Theperfect perfect fit for eager, young, Equestrians. interaction interaction The between for them. eager, TheEquestrian young, perfect aspiring fitaspiring for eager, Equestrians. young, aspiring Equestrians. Michael Ruger and Kevin Kuchinski Embrace your horse love atfitDuncraven Center. Participants will learn safety on and around horses, Sessions aim to help develop confidence and motor-coordination The perfectgrooming preparation for eager, young and aspiring equestrians. basicariding skills, and primary Sessions aim to for help develop and been on the forefront of finding have skills while techniques, providing supportive andhorsemanship. fun environment the confidence For more information, contact Pam @ 602.736.9043 motor-coordination skills while providing a supportive and fun environment for the participants as well as the socialfinancial resources to support these For more information, For contact more information, @ 602.736.9043 contact Pam @ 602.736.9043 Program Dates: 12/26-12/31 participants as well as Pam social interaction between them. between them. TheDates: perfect fit for eager, young, aspiring Equestrians. Program initiatives without impacting Hopewell The perfect interaction fit for eager, young, aspiring Equestrians. Township’s portion of our property Summer Sessions (Monday - Friday) For more information, contact Pam @ 602.736.9043 taxes. They are dedicated public servants your horse love at Duncraven Equestrian Center. Participants will learn safety on and around horses, with years of experience. I have worked 7/10 7/14 | 7/17 7/21 | 7/24 7/28 echniques, basic riding skills, and primary horsemanship. Sessions aim to help develop confidence and closely with both Mayor Ruger and forFor more information: 7/31 - 8/4 |Contact 8/7 - 8/11 | 8/14 8/18 rdination skills while providing a supportive and fun environment for the participants as well as social mer Mayor Kuchinski. They are attentive Pam @ interaction between them. The602-736-9043 perfect fit for eager, young, aspiring Equestrians. to the needs of the residents and have a Contact: proven record of effective and impactful Pam@Duncravenec.com leadership.
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Every year, the Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters interviews candidates for local office and posts the videos on its YouTube page. I watched the interviews with Michael Ruger and Kevin Kuchinski, who are running for re-election to the Hopewell Township Committee. They gave thoughtful answers to the questions asked. As for the Republican candidates, the League posted their interviews from lasty ear. The candidates could not be bothered to spare a few minutes to talk to a nonpartisan group. These are the same candidates who did not appear on the primary ballot. And the same candidates who rarely, if ever, show up at township committee meetings. Yet they find time to hang out with extreme right-wing Republicans. Maybe they see Donald Trump not showing up for debates and assume that they can dodge voters as well. I prefer candidates who show up and do the work.
Deborah Cook Julie Blake is a former mayor, deputy mayor, and Township Committee member As the race for Hopewell Townfor Hopewell Township ship Committee unfolds, voters should We are a newsroom of your neighbors. The Hopewell Express is for local people, by local people. As remember the many levels of perforpart of the community, the Gazette does more than just report the news—it connects businesses with It’s fall, which means we can be sure mance required for members of the towntheir customers, organizations with their members and neighbors with one another. As such, our staff sets out to make our town a closer place by giving readers a reliable source to turn to when they want of a few things. The leaves will change ship committee. to know what’s going on in their neighborhood. colors. Nights will be cooler. And local If you have ever taught a class, you Republicans will distort basic facts about must know your material, know how to Community News Service EDITOR 9 Princess Road, Suite M Joe Emanski (Ext. 120) the hard work of the township committee. present the material and be ready for Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 CONTRIBUTING WRITER This year, the topic is taxes. questions from a wide range of learners. Phone: (609) 396-1511 Rich Fisher Here are the facts. In 2022, the overall Members of the township committee News: news@communitynews.org CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS property tax rate went down for township must master complex issues, sometimes Events: events@communitynews.org Robin Schore, Lisa Wolff residents, due in large part to commercial with convoluted histories, and be preSports: sports@communitynews.org AD LAYOUT AND PRODUCTION Letters: jemanski@communitynews.org taxpayers, including the repurposing of pared with sound solutions that advance Stacey Micallef Website: hopewellexpress.com the former BMS campus. And as we all the public good. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Facebook: facebook.com/hopewellexpress know, homes are periodically reassessed If you have ever worked in a highly regChristine Storie (Ext. 115) Twitter: twitter.com/mercerspace as required by law. Township staff, not ulated organization, you know that many TO ADVERTISE 11,000 copies of the Hopewell Express are mailed the members of the township committee, external standards must be respected and call Christine Storie or bulk-distributed to the residences and busi(609) 396-1511, ext. 115 or determine which sections of the township that non-compliance has consequences. nesses of Pennington, Hopewell Township and e-mail cstorie@communitynews.org are reassessed in any given year. Members of the township committee Hopewell Borough 12 times a year. The township tax assessor reports to must adhere to federal, state, county and the Mercer County Board of Taxation. local laws and regulations governing budAn award-winning publication of Community News Service, Over time, all homes are reassessed. If geting and spending, affordable housing, LLC. © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. your house is reassessed at a higher value and environmental stewardship, to name Trademark and U.S. Copyright Laws protect Community News because it is worth more, your property just a few. Service LLC Publications. Nothing herein may be reproduced in whole or part without written permission of the Publisher. tax will increase. But the increase will be If you have ever chosen to lead effecCO-PUBLISHER CO-PUBLISHER lower than it would have been without the tive action outside the boundaries of traA proud member of: Jamie Griswold Tom Valeri committee’s actions in 2022 and 2023. ditional organizational structures, you MANAGING EDITOR, PRODUCTION MANAGER know the tireless work required to get METRO DIVISION Stacey Micallef Lois Swanson people on board and keep them there. Sara Hastings DIRECTOR OF ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER DIGITAL INITIATIVES Hopewell Township Members of the township committee Thomas Fritts Joe Emanski See INBOX, Page 4
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RWJUH Hamilton November Healthy Living / Community Education Programs BRAIN HEALTH-LEARN PROVEN METHODS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG
11 AM: Self-Care For Our Everyday Lives
Tuesday, Nov 7; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
With so much information out today on brain health what methods really work? Join Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. to learn more about how to keep your brain young and turn back the clock on your aging brain.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH/ CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
HEALTHY COOKING FOR ONE Thursday, Nov 9; 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday., Nov 7, 14, 21, & 28, December 5 & 12; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is an evidence-based health promotion program for people with chronic illness. CDSMP is a 6 session workshop designed for people with any ongoing health condition, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and similar conditions. During the course participants will learn how to problem solve, set goals, and relaxation techniques to help manage chronic conditions.
CAREGIVER CONFERENCE
Thursday, Nov 9; 9:30-12:30 p.m. 10 AM: A Caregiver’s Guide To Finance
When you are a caregiver for a loved-one, paying attention to your self-care needs can help lower stress and bring focus to your emotional and physical well-being. Learning a few simple practices can help you develop a self-care plan for your overall wellness. Refreshments will be served.This program is funded through the Older American’s Act and the Mercer County Office on Aging.
This program will provide general information on legal, financial, and medical issues. Designed for caregivers of a loved one living with alzheimer’s or another dementia.
One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number…it can be the healthiest! Let’s plan easy meals and sample some singleserving sustenance! Fee: $5 per person. Taryn Krietzman, RDN
ANTIQUES ON THE ROAD Tuesday, Nov 14; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Join Tom Petrino of Time Travelers Antiques to find out what’s hot (and what’s not) in the antiques and collectable market. Please bring one item to have appraised. Tom is certified by the Appraisers Guild of American and serves as acting appraiser for the NJ Treasury.
MANAGING STRESS AND DIABETES
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? **VIRTUAL**
Meditation has been shown to quiet your restless mind and help your entire body to relax. Come experience what all the buzz is about. Beginners welcome. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.
All things seasonal, all the time! Learn what wonderful fruits and vegetable are up to this time of year and how to make them shine! Taryn Krietzman, RDN
Wednesday, Nov 15; 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 16; 12:00-1:00 p.m.
ASK THE DIETITIAN HEALTHRYTHMS® DRUMMING Monday, Nov 20; 3:00-6:00 p.m. Do you have a question about diet and CIRCLE Wednesday, Nov 15; 7 to 8 p.m.
Join our drumming circle and help drum your cares away. This evidence-based program is shown to reduce blood pressure, calm stress and increase the fun in your life. Drums provided. Fee: $15. Mauri Tyler, CTRS, CMP
DON’T LET THE WINTER BLUES GET YOU DOWN Thursday, Nov 16; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
The long winter months are right around the corner, so now is the time to learn how to respond to those blues. Anjali Bhandarkar, MD will be discussing depression, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder with their risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments. Dinner included.
Tuesday, Nov 14; 3:00-4:00 p.m.
nutrition? Join a community education dietitian for a one-on-one Q&A. Registration is required. Taryn Krietzman, RDN
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP Tuesday, Nov 21; 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
DANCE IT OUT! GIVING THANKS FOR DANCE Monday, Nov 27; 1:00-2:00 p.m.
When in doubt, dance it out! Find your rhythm and ease the everyday stresses of life with movement. All ages welcome, no experience required.
This support group is for people living with diabetes. Learn how to cope with stress and diabetes in a healthy way.
COLOR ME HOOPY
Tuesday, Nov 28; 1:00-2:00 p.m.
This is a very popular class, and with good reason; it’s so much fun. Hoola Hooping is so much easier with an “adult sized” hoop and the right instruction. Learn skills and techniques, hoops provided. Angela Reitter, certified Hoop Love Coach and Hoola-Fit Instructor. Fee- $15
OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING Thursday, Nov 30; 10:00-12:00 p.m. Ultrasound of heel and personalized information. Appointment required.
THE AARP DRIVING COURSE Monday, Dec 4; 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Be a safer, better driver. Most insurance companies will lower your premium with a completion certificate. Bring your NJ or PA drivers license. Fee: $20 for AARP members presenting a valid AARP card; $25 for nonmembers. Cash or check only to AARP.
WHAT’S EATING YOU?
Wednesday, Dec 6; 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Support group for people experiencing emotional eating. Peer support is key. We offer a safe space to connect with others who are going through similar experiences.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Thursday, Dec 7; 5:00-6:00 p.m.
The Gift of Being Present Healthy eating starts early! Empower kids with culinary skills and nutrition knowledge to become their healthiest selves! For children 5 years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5 per person. Taryn Krietzman, RDN
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
Better Health Programs/Complimentary Membership at 65+ Years Old LET’S TALK, A SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP
Wednesdays; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 10:0011:00 a.m.
I BREAK FOR MOMENTS, NOT PARKINSON’S Monday, Nov 6; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
The symptoms and management of “off” periods in Parkinson’s Disease will be discussed by Jill Giordano-Farmer, DO, from the Global Neurosciences Institute. This is managed through medication change, surgical interventions and behavior strategies. These will be touched on throughout the program.
Scan the QR code to register and become a member or call 609-584-5900 or email bhprogram@rwjbh.org to learn more. *Registration and free Membership required to attend the Better Health Programs
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov 7 and 21; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov 7 and 21; 11:00-12:00 p.m.
GAME TIME!
MAPS, THE TREE OF LIFE ART WORKSHOP
PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS FROM LONG TERM CARE COST Fiona Van Dyck, Elder Law Attorney will discuss estate planning for the second half of life and give information about protecting the assets you’ve worked so hard for.
Bring your grandkid(s) for an afternoon of crafting and fun. Let your imaginations run wild while bonding with your loved ones. Open to ages 5+
Here we are ready to start the season of autumn. What better way to begin fall with your creation of “the tree of life”? In this workshop, we will create the tree of life that speaks to you – its colors, branches, production of sprouts and/or leaves. Bring pictures from magazines, your own photos, the colors you associate with your tree – paints, crayons and colored pencils will do. We will explore it all in this workshop and gain connection as we embrace this season together. With Artist and Healing Art Instructor, Jane Zamost.
HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING
FRIENDSGIVING BRUNCH
The holidays are a busy and celebration-filled time of year! We begin to anticipate the joys (and the MANY enticing dishes) of the season. It’s important that we prepare ourselves for these inevitable temptations, but still honor our favorite traditions and stay present with those we love. In this program we will go over ways to make smart choices as we celebrate the season. Taryn Krietzman, RDN
Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrating this time of year with family is super important, but how about celebrating with friends? Whether you come alone to meet new people or come to catch up with old friends, Friendsgiving is a place to reflect on what we are grateful for with an enjoyable meal provided to you. Come on in and celebrate Thanksgiving with your Better Health Program family!
Thursday, Nov 9; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Join old friends or make new ones and have some fun playing games. We supply a variety of board games, or Join old friends or make new ones and have some fun playing games. We supply a variety of board games, or bring your own and teach others how to play. Light snacks provided.
GRANDPARENTS CRAFT DAY Friday, Nov 10; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov 15; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 16; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov 17; 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Monday , Nov 20; 2:00-3:00 p.m.
APPS, AND YOU: PART II
Wednesday, Nov 29; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
The travel trainers from the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association will conduct a follow-up training to the Transportation and Technology class. This session will be class driven and include hands-on instruction. Attendees will be able to ask their questions about using the travel apps covered in the previous session. Make sure to bring your phone, tablet, or laptop! If you would like assistance in creating an account for the NJ Transit App or Uber/Lyft, make sure to have a credit card and email address and be able to access your inbox.
Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above. Or visit rwjbh.org/HamiltonPrograms Email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org or call 609-584-5900 to learn more November 2023 | Hopewell Express3
INBOX continued from Page 2 must create their sense of organization and approach to getting things done, subject to all the factors listed above. Hopewell Township voters are lucky to have Michael Ruger and Kevin Kuchinski running for re-election as members of the Hopewell Township Committee this year. Ruger and Kuchinski have distinguished themselves as public servants able to master the complexities of the job, bringing a better quality of life to all Hopewell Township residents. Whether you vote by mail, during early in-person voting from October 28th to November 5th, or in person on November 7th this year, Mayor Michael Ruger and Committee Person and former mayor Kevin Kuchinski have earned your vote. Peter Sandford Hopewell Township
engaged business person and resident, through her active participation during those meetings. Heidi researches issues, asks questions, seeks input from broad perspectives, and puts ideas into action. In addition to her leadership roles in the Hopewell Business community and the Hopewell Harvest Fair, Heidi has been a long-time advocate for Womanspace, a local organization seeking to improve awareness, education and resources for victims of domestic violence. Heidi has also demonstrated strong support for the borough’s newer Pedestrian, Bicycle and Safety Advisory Committee by regularly attending PBSAC meetings and providing questions, suggestions and guidance, many of which have been incorporated in PBSAC draft recommendation reports. Heidi’s emphasis on improved open, honest and in-depth conversation on issues facing Hopewell Borough, especially challenging ones, makes her an excellent representative for borough residents and business owners, as Hopewell Borough strives to address important topics involving stormwater control, access to clean and affordable drinking water, business vitality, safe streets, affordable housing, taxes and others.
I first met Hopewell Borough Council candidate Heidi Wilenius as the proprietor of her delightful gift shop on West Broad Street. We’d often engage in conversation about happenings in town and ways to improve the quality of life for residents and businesses. As I began attending borough council meetings in late 2021, I observed her Anne Hayton in action as a dedicated, concerned, and Hopewell Township
I have watched Heidi Wilenius for close to 10 years, from the time she first walked into my shop on Broad Street, and I have actually been hoping for many of those years that she would run for office. Why? She has always been public-minded and aware of important issues in our town. She is a true responsible citizen. I see her as caring deeply about people, about justice in the world, about fair governance. And I’ve seen her act time and again on her beliefs. Her energy for seeing the right thing through is nearly overwhelming. She won’t always agree with me or with anyone, and this is important. She is independent in her evaluations of situations, and she is careful, fair, and an articulate spokesperson in the end. The job of a council member is enormous and time consuming. I am so grateful to the good people who are willing to take it on. Heidi’s dedication for doing work she cares about has been proven through her work chairing the Hopewell Harvest Fair for a good number of years, leading many girls in Girl Scouting, being a crucial spearhead in bringing about Downtown Hopewell, our merchant association that has been very effective in letting the wider community and visitors know what Hopewell has to offer. As a merchant who has never had the
energy or cleverness to make such an effort on my own, I am amazed and grateful to Heidi as one of several people who are out there making things happen. In the larger world, I know Heidi has organized trips to Washington to add whatever she could to important issues: among them, she stood with mothers of people who had been killed by police brutality, and she managed to get three busloads of people from Hopewell to the Women’s March. I trust Heidi to evaluate our needs and problems carefully, always with an eye to fairness, and to leave no stone unturned in searching for solutions. It’s about time all the good she does for us becomes official. Please join me in voting for her. Bobbie Fishman The Bear and the Books Hopewell Borough
FoHVOS board thanks Wolff
As president of the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, I write offering thanks to Lisa Wolff as she steps down as the executive director. During her tenure, she transformed the organization. She joined FoHVOS in
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Coping with School Shootings: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Child Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting School shootings have become a tragic fact of life, and the impact of these events often extends beyond the victims and their families to the larger community. Join Dr. Kristina McGuire and licensed clinical social worker Sarah Contor from Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists to learn about the far-reaching psychological impact of school shootings and support and coping strategies for children and families.
Small Step Strategies for Prediabetes Monday, November 20, 2023 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The good news is that by making lifestyle changes, it is possible to prevent type 2 diabetes and even reverse prediabetes. Join Mindy Komosinsky, registered dietitian/nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist, to learn more about prediabetes and how small steps can make a big difference in preventing type 2 diabetes.
Register by calling 609.394.4153 or register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Please register early. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date. November 2023 | Hopewell Express5
INBOX continued from Page 4 February 2017 and has moved FoHVOS forward in many ways. Her business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit have helped connect FoHVOS to many individuals and organizations that make up the Hopewell Valley community. Her energy, drive and organizational skills enabled FoHVOS to finally achieve Land Trust Alliance accreditation. And as a natural networker, she also developed contacts with state, county and local governments and forged alliances with our acquisition partners NJCF, The Watershed Association, D&R Greenway and more. She brought order to FoHVOS’ office, improved member tracking, and integrated FoHVOS’ operations and budgeting processes. Under her leadership, FoHVOS moved from a ‘mom and pop’ type organization run by the board to one run by professionals. Lisa’s experience in business and marketing forged strong relationships with local businesses as part of our expanded financial development plan. The increased funding as a result of her efforts at grant writing, seeking sponsorships, running annual appeals, and seeking community contributions has kept FoHVOS’ fundraising at the levels needed to run a successful organization. Lisa also expanded our mission to make
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individuals into environmental decision makers. Through the Community Conservation Program that she created, she encouraged them to remove invasive species and instead plant native vegetation in yards and gardens. She also increased the diversity of people enjoying and engaging with nature by initiating, and raising funds for, the Outdoor Equity Alliance. This broadened FoHVOS’ outreach efforts and had a profound impact on connecting people from neighboring towns and cities to our preserved lands. While FoHVOS’ founder, Ted Stiles, focused on land preservation, Lisa extended FoHVOS’ mission both to land stewardship and to encouraging the public to enjoy and appreciate protected open space. On behalf of the board and community, I want to thank Lisa for bringing FoHVOS into the hearts and minds of so many in the Valley and beyond. She regularly wrote in her weekly online missives, as well as her columns in a variety of local publications, about FoHVOS and nature. In fact, often in these journalistic pieces, she credited others as ‘Forces of Nature’ for their passion and hard work in protecting open space. We think it is fair to say that Lisa is one as well. We will miss Lisa as our executive director and as the strong force behind implementing our mission. She will be a
Mayor
Michael Ruger
hard act to follow, but we want members, partners and supporters to know we will continue to build on the themes we have developed over the past 36 years. You can place your trust in FoHVOS as we remain committed to advancing preservation and stewardship throughout the valley. For all Lisa has done for FoHVOS and for conservation in Hopewell Valley, we say thank you! Dan Rubenstein President of FoHVOS
Planning and zoning boards should meet in person
reason for their refusal to hold in-person meetings is unclear. What is crystal clear is that the U.S. Congress and the New Jersey Legislature meet in person. Since June 13, 2022, the Hopewell Township Committee has been meeting uneventfully in person and simultaneously by Zoom in hybrid meeting format. On March 7, 2022, Gov, Phil Murphy ended the public health emergency, and noted: “With Covid-19 moving into an endemic, the time has come to move forward to normalcy.” While the governor kept the state of emergency in effect, his reason had nothing to do with health or safety, but to counter federal red tape. In fact, the Superstorm Sandy state of emergency is in effect to this day, 10 years later, for the same reason. Before Covid, planning board and zoning board meetings were conducted in the same municipal auditorium that township committee meetings are conducted. In other words, the infrastructure for hybrid meetings is already in place and has been working just fine for almost a year and onehalf. All that is needed are democracy-loving, modest, energetic, nongermophobic planning and zoning boards.
Despite virtually every other public body returning to in-person meetings following the Covid pandemic, the Hopewell Township Planning Board and the Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment have yet to hold an in-person meeting this year. Instead, they have Zoom meetings on-line because they can. If you do not have a computer or are computer-challenged or lose power, you are precluded from attending these public meetings. Regardless, failure to interact with the public in person undermines Har vey Lester public confidence in government. The Titusville
Committee Member & Former Mayor
Kevin Kuchinski
for Hopewell Township Committee
Community Champions
Preserved 1500 acres of Open Space and Farmland, including the new Mt. Rose and Woosamonsa Ridge preserves -- Over 40% of Township now preserved open space, farmland or recreation space Promoted a highly qualified, community-focused Chief of Police and secured $600,000 in grants to upgrade our 911 system. Partnered with the County to preserve the Hopewell Valley Golf Course, stopping hundreds of new homes.
Working for you for years!
Secured a new, grant-funded bandshell in Woolsey Park and continued progress on the forthcoming Senior & Community Center
Learn more at MichaelandKevin4HT.com Paid for by Kuchinski and Ruger for Hopewell Township, PO Box 863, Pennington, NJ 08534; Leslie Kuchinski, Treasurer
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Township, YMCA move forward on senior and community center plans Plans for Hopewell Valley’s New Senior and Community Center took two significant steps forward this week with actions by the Hopewell Township Committee and the Hopewell Valley YMCA. At its Oct. 16 meeting, the township committee authorized a professional services agreement with Spiezle Architectural Group to complete final design work and construction oversight for a new Hopewell Valley Senior and Community Center. Hopewell Township Committee member and liaison to the township’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Kevin Kuchinski said in a media release: “The new Hopewell Valley Senior and Community Center is going to be a valuable new asset for our community, and I am gratified to see us authorize these monies and enter the home stretch on this project. I look forward to welcoming seniors and other community members to the new center and to bringing our swimmers home.” Earlier this month, the Hopewell Valley YMCA closed on the purchase of 14 acres of land that adjoins the Zaitz Tract off of Washington Crossing-Pennington Road near the Pennington Circle and will provide additional space for the envisioned design of the Senior and Community Center, as well as a secondary access route. Commenting on this week’s news, Hopewell Township Mayor Michael Ruger said: “I am very excited that critical pieces for the senior and community center are finally coming together. It’s been a long road to get here, but this center is going to last for decades and we want to be sure to get it right.” Hopewell Valley YMCA CEO Doug Pszczolkowski added: “We’re thankful for this opportunity to work with Hopewell Township towards a world-class community and recreation space for all of the residents of Hopewell Valley. This day has been a long time coming, and we’re excited to begin the next phase.” YMCA Board President Ryan Kennedy also noted: “For years, our YMCA has been studying and preparing for the community center that all of Hopewell Valley can be proud of. I want to thank the township and all of our volunteers, donors and partners who have supported our mission and
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helped us get to this exciting point, particularly our vice president, Tom Finn, who was instrumental in our acquisition efforts.” Earlier this year, Mercer County awarded a $48,000 grant to Hopewell Township in support of the project, part of an overall grant of $60,000 to the three municipalities. The township says the funds, which came from the American Rescue Plan Act, will be used towards the construction of the new senior and community center. On June 1, a ceremony was held with Sen. Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli to announce a $2-million state grant for the Center, helping the Hopewell Valley community advance this project at a lower net cost to the community. The center when completed is expected to provide expanded space for seniors, including a dedicated arts space, room for exercise classes and meeting and classroom space. It would also host the county’s lunch program for seniors. Additionally, the center is expected to include a fitness facility, indoor recreation space including a walking and running track and court space, and two indoor pools — a competitive lap pool and a warm water therapy pool — as well as several community meeting spaces. The township said it expects site preparation and preliminary road work to commence in the coming weeks, followed by full-on construction in the coming year. As part of its redevelopment agreement with the township, Lennar will construct an access road to Reed Road, at their expense, and is responsible for bringing water, sanitary sewer infrastructure, natural gas and stormwater management basins to the site.
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Q&A: Hopewell Borough candidates for mayor, council Edited by Joe Emanski
ness school experience to investigate and next few years will be to remain fiscally school or a friend’s house. With the recommendations of our address the underlying issues causing healthy while completing urgent infraThe Hopewell Express continues its advisory committee and a Safe Routes these vacancies. structure repairs and capital improveelection season coverage with a Q&A to School Audit in hand, we Heidi Wilenius: The ments. These include a recently discovwith mayoral candidate Ryan Kennedy will take the next steps with moment for me arose from ered water leak that needs to be located and council candidates Heidi Wilenius Mercer County to impleattending council meet- and repaired; anticipated updates to our and Sheri Hook, all Democrats. Republi- ment improvements on the ings, and specifically when water system to meet more stringent fedcan candidate for council Charles Schuy- major roads that make up so a conflict of issue mat- eral PFOS regulations; and replacement ler “Sky” Morehouse did not respond to much of our Borough, conter arose. Several of us of underground lead pipes. multiple requests for participation. requested council “redounect to our open spaces and These issues are currently under analQuestionnaires were emailed to all can- design a Broad Street for the ble their efforts to be mind- ysis to determine what makes the most didates. The answers have been lightly next century. ful about possible conflicts economic sense for the borough (underedited for clarity and style. — or the appearance of take the upgrades ourselves or sell our As a council member, I potential conflicts — in the water utility for private management, for learned that community future” but this concern example). I would look forward to joinand collaboration is the only Hopewell Borough mayor option and as mayor, I’ll was not addressed. There ing those discussions and ensuring that Ryan Kennedy, 43, has lived in build on the relationships I Kennedy are many reasons I want to residents were kept in the loop during the Hopewell Borough for 13 years. He has have established and the taljoin council and effect posi- process. two daughters: Gloria, 15, and Pearl, 12. tive change, but this was the ent my colleagues bring to Thanks to careful planning over the Tell us about the moment that you the table to work together and collectively final “push” to run. years by Sky Morehouse and members decided to run for mayor. What are the two most pressing of the current council, Hopewell Borserve this special place we call home. With the planned retirements of our What are you looking forward to most concerns in the borough today, and ough maintains a high municipal bond long-time administrator and Mayor Anz- as you prepare to serve the next four how will you address them as a mem- rating. As a member of council, I would ano this year, it was the right time to com- years as mayor? ber of council? work to preserve this rating, manage the bine my council and professional experiWilenius: Water is our most pressing debt load through responsible fiscal pracHopewell Borough is a community ence with the energy and passion I have because of its amazing people. As mayor, challenge — and is the problem we are all tices, and investigate additional revenue for our town, and run for mayor. Keep- the privilege of connecting with and har- facing globally, which is the level of PFOS sources, such as increasing tax ratables ing our borough safe, green, account- nessing all of the unmatched energy and in our water supply. The EPA is expected through redevelopment areas, applying able and affordable enough that my chil- unique talent held by the citizens of this to tighten the standards for PFOS con- for federal grants, and saving money with dren might someday have the chance of town is what I most look forward to. I’m taminants in our water, and we will need more cost-effective municipal recycling. returning here to live here, like I did, has grateful for the continued opportunity to to make significant upgrades to our curThe second challenge, in my opinion, always been my inspiration. serve our Borough and the people who rent system in order to stay compliant. is ensuring the continued interest of busiWhat are the two most pressing make it a community. We still have critical research to do in nesses wanting to invest in Hopewell Borconcerns in the borough today, and order to be able to assess the best course ough and managing the integration of how will you address them as mayor? Hopewell Borough council of action — if we make the upgrades to those ventures into our community in a I am not running to be the last mayor the system ourselves, at great expense; thoughtful way. As a member of council, Sheri Hook, 50, has lived in Hopewell or if we instead choose to sell our water I will investigate updating the master plan of Hopewell Borough, but without a focus on affordability, our independent Borough for nine years. She is married to system to a private company who would with redevelopment areas, working with days could be numbered. Affordability husband James, with sons Fitz, 10, and manage it. Planning Board to help new businesses Quincy, 7. doesn’t just include our budA comprehensive study navigate approval processes, Heidi Wilenius, 51, has of the options has already get: it means smart plans for utilizing available small busilived in Hopewell Borough been approved by the curaffordable housing so teachness services from Merfor 17. She and husband rent council, and as a couners, police officers and other cer County, and enacting Scot Pannepacker have two cil member, I would take the essential members of our currently proposed traffic children: Maia, 21, and Cor- necessary time to review community can live here. It safety measures. mac, 17. means aggressively managthe options, and ensure Why should voters elect Tell us about the that the community was ing our assessments using you to Hopewell Borough moment that you decided included in the discussion. all the financial tools availCouncil this year? to run, or run again, for able and ensuring we only Another major issue Hook: I care deeply about council. Why did you is pedestrian and bicycle pay the right share of the our town and its future; make this decision? pie when it comes to school safety in town, and followI believe in representing Sheri Hook: I plan to ing through on the recomcosts. And on our water sysresident voices; and I bring Hook Wilenius always live here and have a mendations of the PBSAC, tem, I will work with our proa positive, collaborative vested interest in preserv- including traffic calming fessionals and subject matter approach to this position. ing what makes the bor- gateways, curb bump outs leaders on council to tackle I appreciate the accomough so special. I believe a vibrant down- and/or roundabouts, and more visible plishments of the current Council, and rising costs. There is nothing more pressing than town is vital to the health of a community, crosswalks. Done well, this will make the I will add a fresh perspective. Extensive safety for bicyclists and pedestrians in our and am concerned about our empty store- boro both safer, and more visually appeal- corporate and volunteer experience predowntown. I live on Broad Street, and see fronts. I did not see this being addressed, ing, which will have the added benefit of pares me to successfully manage both the this first hand from my front porch every and felt that a seat on council would allow supporting local business. financial issues facing our municipality time my children walk to the park, their me to capitalize on my corporate and busiHook: Our biggest challenge in the and the partnerships needed to thrive as
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Blaze through any feelings of seasonal malaise with the stroke of a brush or a stoke of the creative fires, where just participating in artistic activities from painting to performing can be the last piece to maintaining a balanced sense of physical, mental, and social health. The strength of this connection may vary per person, but as research indicates its powerful capabilities to keep minds sharp, bodies in shape, and friends in shared spaces, many are more than eager to reinforce the impact of these studies with their own lived experiences. Arts & Health Mercer is a countywide initiative that unites creative and cultural organizations in Mercer County to emphasize how artistic expression can improve both individual and community wellbeing. The new coalition launches its first annual observance of Arts and Health Month this November with events and programs promoting the health benefits of the arts, complete with an opening celebration and reception at the Robert Wood John-
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doing arts and health programming here and there throughout, some with a deeper focus than others, but it certainly was of interest to everyone because we could see how our role was really important in helping people to heal through the pandemic and otherwise,” she said.
Arts & Health Mercer is a collaborative effort between arts and cultural organizations like the West Windsor Arts Council, above, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, below, the Princeton University Art Museum, the Princeton Public Library, the Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton University Concerts, McCarter Theatre, Morven Museum & Garden, and Art Against Racism, to recognize November as Arts and Health Month. Photos courtesy of the WWAC and PSO staff.
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over Mercer County to join and list their respective November events online. The Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, for example, has shared details about its morning wellness walks that take place on the first Thursday of every month. Green noted that the Arts & Health Mercer site serves as a single location where people can browse a wide range of activities, workshops, and speaking engagements across the region’s disciplines. While some are more focused on one side or the other, she added, “There’s always this intersection between the arts and health.”
Events Experience the catharsis of putting a personal story to paper with the Morven Museum & Garden and the Princeton Public Library workshop “Writing Toward Hope and Healing,” where poet-author
Musician Jon Batiste and author Suleika Jaouad, left, are the focus of “The Beat Goes On: Healing from Cancer Through Music,” a sold-out Princeton University Concerts event combining the strength of music and conversation on Wednesday, November 15, at the Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. A book club for Jaouad’s memoir “Between Two Kingdoms,” right, introduces the writer’s journey of resilience two times, both in person at the Princeton Public Library and via Zoom, on Wednesday, November 1. These programs are followed by a related Arts Council of Princeton embroidery workshop with artist Diana Weymar on Friday, November 17, which continues her “Interwoven Stories” narrative stitching project with input from the community. three-pronged effort connecting PUC with other Arts & Health Mercer groups, the first of which is a book club with the Princeton Public Library on Jaouad’s book, “Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted,” on Wednesday, November 1, both in person at PPL and later via Zoom. PPL adult programming manager Janie Hermann and PUC outreach manager
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Shawn Jones shares the true power of perseverance in the face of trauma on Sunday, November 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Morven Museum & Garden’s Stockton Education Center, 55 Stockton Street in Princeton. Another discussion, “An Evening with Jhumpa Lahiri in Conversation with Zahid Chaudhar y,” brings the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and translator who recently served as a professor of creative writing at Princeton University back to campus for a night of discussion with Chaudhary, an English department faculty member and Institute for Advanced Study fellow. Lahiri will talk about “her newest collection of short stories, which she wrote in Italian and then co-translated into English, about her life’s work, and about the power of translation” in this collaboration between McCarter Theatre, Labyrinth Books, and the Princeton Public Library at the McCarter Theatre Center’s Matthews Theater on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. Every ticket comes with a complimentary copy of Lahiri’s latest book, “Roman Stories.” Green is looking forward to the Princeton University Concerts’ “The Beat Goes On: Healing from Cancer through Music” program with musician Jon Batiste and
author Suleika Jaouad on Wednesday, November 15, at the Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. Although the event has since sold out, PUC stated on its website that any “turned back tickets will be made available at 11 a.m. daily and 45 minutes before the event at the box office.” After graduating from Princeton University in 2010, Jaouad was hospitalized with leukemia and found solace in writing about her cancer in “Life, Interrupted,” a syndicated New York Times column that then became an Emmy-winning video series. According to PUC materials, she shared how her longtime partner, Batiste—the composer, bandleader, and musical director who won Album of the Year at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2022—brought his band to play live music for her and others in the oncology ward, bringing comfort to a space typically deprived of such sounds. The program starts this season of the PUC’s “Healing with Music” series “with a conversation, permeated by live performance[s] of works meaningful to Suleika’s recovery, about music’s role through illness and how they have managed to convert isolation into art.” “The Beat Goes On” is also part of a
Dasha Koltunyuk lead the discussions of “Between Two Kingdoms,” which, as per the PUC page for the event, “follows Suleika Jaouad’s incredible battle with cancer, her journey with introspection once she recovered, and the role creativity played throughout.”
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From ARTS & HEALTH, Page 5 The theme of restoration continues with an embroidery circle workshop facilitated by local artist and activist Diana Weymar, a frequent collaborator of Jaouad, for a new iteration of “Interwoven Stories,” Weymar’s “community-based narrative stitching project,” at the Arts Council of Princeton on Friday, November 17. Another series, “Drawing Nature from the Collections,” pairs artist Barbara DiLorenzo from the Arts Council of Princeton with the Princeton University Art Museum for free weekly online lessons where attendees reinterpret a naturethemed work from PUAM collections every Thursday in November at 8 p.m. Attendees will learn how to create perspective and choose a color palette while observing works by artists such as Paul Cézanne and Howard Russell Butler. WWAC covers many creative bases with an “Open Mouth Poetry” session where poets ages 15 and older can read their original works to a “supportive audience,” as well as the annual “Off the Wall” holiday market and affordable art show that also opens on November 19. But what Green draws attention to are the workshops—priced accordingly for both members and non-members with additional material fees as required—where attendees can construct mental health card boxes that serve as a physical representation of keeping the eight Dimensions of Wellness in harmony, string together diffuser lava bead bracelets with soothing essential oils, or make decorative, scented soaps for practicing self-care. “At West Windsor Arts, we created several workshops specifically for the Arts & Health initiative that are geared towards craft-oriented arts experiences, because we find that not every artistic experience has to be creating your masterwork painting in order to provide personal benefit,” Green added in a quote. For another change of pace worth its weight in wellness, participants are
In this series of live, virtual drawing sessions guided by Barbara DiLorenzo of the Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton University Art Museum, attendees can create pastel pieces inspired by pieces like Paul Cézanne’s “Mont Sainte-Victoire” (ca. 1904-6), left. Every Thursday night class focuses on a nature-themed work from the PUAM collections and the artistic techniques used to create them. Photo courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum and Bruce M. White.
requested to bring their own yoga mats for a one-hour meditation workshop where they will learn stress-busting breathing practices for escaping that tense headspace one “inhale, exhale, repeat” at a time. To register in advance or see additional details, times, and more, visit the comprehensive calendar on the Arts & Health Mercer event page, artshealthmercer.org/events.
Opening Celebration Green explained that RWJUH joined the Arts & Health Mercer project and donated the use of its Conference Center at the RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness to kick off the month-long commemoration on November 4—a fitting choice, given that RWJUH regularly hosts exhibits at its own on-campus site, the Lakefront Art Gallery. “They connect the arts in a lot of their programming, and we have had partnerships with them in the past, and so they were very supportive of this initiative,” Green said. “We’re going to have interactive workshops for the public from 10 to noon, and those will all be presented by various organizations [that] are supporting this effort.” There will also be a presentation by key-
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Other West Windsor Arts workshops involve making mental health boxes, upper left, decorative soaps, upper right, and oil-diffusing bracelets that serve as practical reminders to prioritize self-care with a creative flair. Photo by Faith Saunders courtesy of the WWAC and Tabitha Mort via Pexels.
note speaker Christina D. Eskridge, the founder and executive director of the New York-based Elevate Theatre Company. Elevate, which the performing and teaching artist also founded during the pandemic in 2020, communicates the strength of community storytelling through a wellness-oriented lens that encourages participation in arts-based workshops and bridges the gap to health resources. Green discovered Eskridge, who has a Master of Public Health from UC Berkeley, through Alyson “Aly” Maier Lokuta, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s senior director of arts and wellbeing. Lokuta spearheaded efforts for NJPAC to partner with the Rutgers School of Public Health and Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts to launch an interdisciplinary Arts in Health Research Lab earlier this year. The pilot program intends to synthesize scientific study and data collection throughout these fields to further analyze the effect of the arts on health. Lokuta recommended Eskridge, whom she worked with as board members of the National Organization for Arts in Health, or NOAH. Her public health background fit perfectly with what Arts & Health Mercer was looking for in a speaker, and Eskridge will now deliver her midday address from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The day’s agenda incorporates both drop-in and timed workshops, with the latter starting every half hour. Previously mentioned local figures like PPL librarian Hermann run a storytime session from 10 to 10:30 a.m. with a related craft by ACP author-illustrator DiLorenzo. Meanwhile, theatrical games featuring Breanna Lemerise of McCarter Theatre and art making with the Princeton Univer-
sity Art Museum, both of which are ongoing throughout the morning, are examples of activities that can be joined at any time. Lemerise reappears for the next half hour workshop with one dedicated to physical storytelling, while Morven Museum & Garden’s Greer Luce, the curator of education and public programs, leads a “ripped words” poetry project perfect for those just passing by. A storytime with Monah Yancy of Passage Theater, accompanied by viola player Beth Meyers of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, will then run until 11:30 a.m., followed by an “instrument petting zoo” where people are allowed to try out the musical devices on display. At the same time, the Princeton Public Library fills the free period with puzzles and kids’ crafts. Guests can learn about local resources at the vendor alley, where the arts education and advocacy group Arts Ed NJ, as well as the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, will be available from noon to 4 p.m. As the day draws to a close, the 3 p.m. reception features light fare and refreshments from Jersey Girl Cafe, the cozy Hamilton eatery that appeared on Guy Fieri’s Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” while Arts & Health Mercer partners present and share information about their upcoming events. Green added that while Arts & Health Mercer will return every year for Arts and Health Month in November, they are open to helping other counties implement similar initiatives to foster a future where integrating the arts and wellness results in happier, healthier communities. “This is really just a starting point,” she said. Green then contacted Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina ReynoldsJackson, and Assemblyman Anthony Ver-
relli of District 15, who issued a joint legislative resolution recognizing November as Arts & Health Month and the work of Arts & Health Mercer. Despite its current lack of statewide adoption or practice, Green feels strongly about being able to convey the deeply transformative power of creativity. “In my work as the director at West Windsor Arts, with some of the projects that I like to get involved with, I’ve often seen a direct correlation between how the arts affect people’s health and wellbeing,” she began. Green recalled working with the Mercer County Minority Concerns Committee on an annual “Girls Forum” where Trenton teenagers were invited to seminars and workshops on subjects ranging from selfempowerment to cyberbullying. These events always included an art project, she explained, which would sometimes bring a more reserved person out of their shell. “I remember one time in particular, a young woman came in, seemingly not wanting to be there, but once we got started with the art project, she really came alive and became engaged, started talking to her neighbors at her table, [and] said things like, ‘I like art,’” she explained. “Just in the manner of a half an hour to see the change in someone’s demeanor,
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NEWS continued from Page 8 artists. “This year’s Amazing Pumpkin Carve was a creative success, showcasing the remarkable talents of our local artists,” said Carol Lipson, executive director of the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. The pumpkins, the stars of the show, were judged by representatives of The Seward Johnson Atelier, Lynn DeClemente Losavio and Emma Vitello. Top award winners include: Best 3-D Carving: Jeff Brown, “Jack’s Fright, Squeezed Tight”; Best Surface Carving: Michael Davies, “It’s Called Porkroll”; Most Original Design: Anne NixonEllery, “Inferno”; and Scariest Pumpkin: Brittany Keyak Potoczky, “AHHHH!” The award for Freakiest Pumpkin went to Matt Derby for “Total Freak-All”; Most Creative Use of Materials to Rich Palumbo and Danielle Costa-McCobb for “Humpty Dumpty’s Nightmare”; and Cutest Pumpkin went to Poppy Sangthon for “Cheeeeese.” For a complete list of award winners and pumpkin photo gallery, visit hvartscouncil.org/amazingpumpkincarve. The HVAC thanked major sponsors Capital Health, RBC Wealth Management Princeton Financial Partners, the Morehouse Family, and countless others.
Hopewell Harvest fair a success despite weather Thousands of Hopewell Valley residents gathered on Oct. 21 for a day of camaraderie at the Annual Hopewell Harvest Fair. Though the event had to be rescheduled due to rain, thanks to the support of dozens of local businesses and the hard work of the all-volunteer planning committee and nonprofit partners, organizers say that this year’s event was a huge success in achieving its two objectives: to bring together and celebrate our incredible community, and to raise funds for the community grant program. Lead sponsors of the event were Morehouse Engineering, Lakeland Bank, and the Morehouse Family, which sponsored the Harvest Moon Festival in honor of
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Artist Matt Derby’s award-winning design “Total Freak-All” at the Amazing Pumpkin Carve held Oct. 11-15 in Woolsey Park. Hopewell Fire Company. Sapphire Amusement sponsors included Capital Health, BeiGene USA, Hopewell Boro Auto Repair, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, TechNeed and Union Line Garage. Contests are a Hopewell Harvest Fair tradition. This year’s winners ranged from preschoolers to seniors and represented all of Hopewell Valley, and prizes were donated by many local businesses. Harvest Fair President Heidi Wilenius said: “The Fair is truly a labor of love put on by Hopewell Valley and for Hopewell Valley. We have an amazing team who works year-round to bring the community together for a day of entertainment and connection — and also to support local nonprofits through the Community Grant Program. We are always looking for new team members — it is a great way to get to know your community.” A notable change this year was the “greening” of the fair. New waste stations were well-received and diverted 480 pounds of food waste to compost. An additional 4 pounds of plastic waste was sent to TerraCycle. Organizers say that these stations will be expanded next year. The Boy Scouts of Troop 71 were on scene from set-up to clean-up and made a contribution to the fair’s success. For more information about the fair, the people behind it, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the fair, visithopewellharvestfair.org or email info@ hopewellharvestfair.org.
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RAINBOW continued from Page 1 and other essentials for women before donating them to the nonprofit. “The Rainbow Girls are mostly a service organization, so we wanted to do something that was relevant to the community,” said Christine Storie, a Ewing resident who serves as mother advisor for the Trenton Assembly. “The young ladies, in combination with the parents and advisers who help us, collected items all year long to stuff in these bags.” Storie, who is also an account
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Rainbow Girls remain involved with their assemblies as advisers to the group. The order is affiliated with the Masonic Lodges, Order of the Eastern Star Chapters, and Courts of Amaranth. At the state (or country) level, the order is divided into grand assemblies; local assemblies are organized at the town level. There are eight local assemblies in New Jersey, including Trenton No. 9, which is based at the Masonic Lodge on Nottingham Way in Hamilton. The assembly’s stated goal is for Rainbow girls to learn about charity, hope and service through their involvement and support with various projects, benefiting such causes as Shriners Hospital for Children, Elizabeth H. Repka Charity Fund, Scottish Rite Learning Centers and the ARC of NJ. Today, The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls has assemblies in 47 states; only Delaware, Utah and Wyoming do not have grand assemblies. Addition ally, there are assemblies in nine other countries, including Canada, Australia, Germany, Brazil and Japan. To be eligible to be a pledge or a Rainbow girl, a candidate must be unmarried and be either a friend of a Rainbow girl, the daughter or granddaughter of a Master Mason, or a member of the Eastern Star or Majority Rainbow Girl. A prospective
member must also be recommended by two Rainbow girls and sponsored by an adult. Local assemblies are usually happy to help candidates obtain recommendations and sponsors. Mother advisor Christine Storie’s daughter Bella, now 20, first joined the Rainbow girls when she was 12. Today, Christine serves as mother advisor, and Bella as grand worthy advisor for the New Jersey Grand Assembly, in addition to her duties as a member of the Trenton assembly. “We try to get out into the community,” Christine said. “We do membership tables at trade shows, at community events — the Hamilton National Night Out is a big opportunity for us. We do a lot by Facebook and word of mouth.” Storie says Rainbow girls get opportunities for leadership, service and public speaking experience. While faith in a supreme being is a listed requirement, she says that girls of any faith are welcome. Storie said the Trenton assembly has supported organizations such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County and the Eastern Star Masonic Home. “The fun thing is that the young ladies pick the charities,” she said. “Every four months, we switch officers, and
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charity and learn new things about the community.” Most recently, the Trenton assembly was doing work to
benefit the Foundation for Fighting Blindness. As is true for many of the groups affiliated with Masons
or Shriners, the International Order of the Rainbow For Girls is steeped in organizational traditions. “We’ve been opening
our meetings the same way for a hundred years,” Storie said. In a typical meeting, the assembly will give the Rainbow girls opportunities to stand up and talk about committees they’ve been working on. “It can range from a fun project they’ve been working on to a service project or fundraiser — anything from working on a scrapbook to learning how to talk about Rainbow in public,” Storie said. “All those things we try to encourage, and we let them learn from each other. We dont have a set curriculum. The younger girls learn front he older girls. It’s a fun process and really sweet to watch.” On Oct. 28, the Trenton assembly held a BowTique Yard Sale. Upcoming events include a Candy Bar Bingo event scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. and Breakfast With Santa, a benefit for Toys For Tots, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 a.m. The location for all the events is the Masonic Lodge in Hamilton, 3682 Nottingham Way. Web: njiorg.org.
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Elizabeth Buchert (left) in action for Hopewell Valley soccer against Princeton. What’s most impressive — and a credit to Hopewell’s upperclassmen — is that the team has embraced Buchert, whereas oftentimes jealousies permeate a team when a freshman is getting the glory. “The girls are really supportive of me and they’re all so kind,” Buchert said. “Right from the beginning at tryouts and preseason they were so welcoming to the freshmen. They were really sweet. They’ve all been great to me.” McGinley feels it is just a case of teammates doing unto Elizabeth as she does to them. “She’s a good team player; when
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her friends score she’s excited,” the coach said. “Something I thought that was interesting, is when she scored her first goal, I never saw a team so excited because they really like her. She’s a good kid, she’s a freshman who kind of blends in and they want her to do well, which is great.” Buchert began playing for her friend’s mom in Hopewell Valley rec in first grade. She elevated to Hopewell travel and in seventh grade joined the Next Level Soccer Academy, where she still plays. “Going from rec to travel is really interesting,” Buchert said. “Rec is more for
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fun and once you join the travel team you get really close to your team. All my teams are my family. I love them. It’s definitely a supportive environment. The level of play is harder but once you settle in it’s amazing.” From the start, there was never any question where Elizabeth wanted to play. “I’ve always been a striker,” she said. “I usually play striker or out wide. Sometimes I’m an attacking mid. I’ve never been a defensive person.” Aside from training with HVCHS and her travel teams, Buchert puts in the time on her own. “Sometimes I go in the backyard and work on shooting technique,” she said. “Sometimes I put cones out. I like working on my one-v-one skill moves. All you really need is a half inch of space to get a shot off. As long as you’re able to cut across and get that one inch of space where you can get a shot off; it will work if you have a good enough shot.” Buchert brought her skill and knowledge to HVCHS but had to endure a pretty stressful first day of school. It was not only her initial foray into high school, but she had her first varsity game that same afternoon. “I was really nervous,” she said. “I got through my first day of high school, which was actually pretty good. Then we went on the bus to the game. It was all pretty good after that.” Like most natural soccer players, Buchert developed a sense of calm stepping on the field. “The whole day was definitely nerve wracking at first, but soccer was a good way to end the day,” she said. “I took out a lot of that nervous energy and used it on the field. Sometimes I get nervous on the day of a game but I usually block it out of my mind in class because school comes
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Every November, my column usually follows a “What I am thankful for” theme. Early in this year, I notified the FoHVOS executive committee board of my plan to retire, and shared that they should begin succession planning to ensure that they had plenty of notice for a smooth transition. Retiring as the executive director of Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space renders my column theme as particular meaningful. I am so grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community. Words cannot express how fulfilling it is to work with likeminded folks that help make a dramatic difference. With each change I’ve made since leaving a lucrative sales career in corporate America to raise my children, I’ve put my energy into projects where there is a strong foundation that I can improve upon. Oldtimers may remember me from the HVRSD school board. I presided
I appreciate the support that I have received from this community and I thank you for collaborating to strengthen any impact that I could make. over new initiatives that enriched sustainability and equity. We also added full-day kindergarten, STEM, AP, and athletic opportunities. When I chose not to run for re-election, I knew that upon my departure, the district had far better academic standing and dramatically upgraded facilities than were there when I first began. As the longest serving school board president, I thought it was time for some fresh leadership. As I began my next chapter at FoHVOS, I hoped to once again preside over new initiatives that enriched sustainability and equity but with new and different challenges. When I took the reins, FoHVOS had no administrative structure, low revenues, and little name recognition throughout the Hopewell Valley. With a very supportive board, I improved all three conditions and led
us through an arduous accreditation process to ensure FoHVOS employed Land Trust Alliance best practices. FoHVOS subsequently retained grants for our fresh Community Conservation program that improves community lands. Partners helped us through reforestation efforts, adding outdoor learning meadows in every HVRSD school, installing 50 nesting boxes to repopulate threatened kestrels, and subsidized residential programs to provide over 20,000 native plants. We dramatically expanded our trail network by connecting pieces of preserved land. Hopewell Township has more preserved land and trails than any other municipality in Mercer County. Finally, this year FoHVOS completed an ambitious strategic plan, which provides a natural opportunity for fresh leadership to guide FoHVOS through its
next chapter in growth. As I step down, I use the same metric I valued at the district. Today, after just shy of seven years at FoHVOS, I am proud to leave the organization in far better condition than I inherited. A final crowning achievement of my time at FoHVOS includes cofounding a coalition of organizations with a common goal of improving equity, access, and representation on our public lands. This group, now known as The Outdoor Equity Alliance, strives for more people to gain the economic, physical, and mental health benefits that come from being out in nature. Under FoHVOS fiscal sponsorship, OEA built on FoHVOS internship programs and partners, and developed its own, to grown into a self-sustaining organization. Once I step down from FoHVOS, I will continue as an active board member for the OEA. So, in closing, I’ll share that I appreciate all the support and encouragement that I have received from this community and I thank you for collaborating to strengthen any impact that I could make in giving back.
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*** Since it’s November, I’ll also share my gratitude for the foods of the season — especially pie! I’ve always been advocate of supporting local businesses and nonprofits… and having fun doing so. So, I’d like to take this opportunity share this fun Pie In The Sky Event taking place in Hopewell Valley while raising money for TASK: the First Annual Pie In The Sky Contest and Fundraiser. The event is sponsored by the MercerBucks-Hunterdon and Central Jersey Eateries Facebook Group . The First Annual Pie In The Sky Contest & Fundraiser is prepped to be an amazing event! Mercer-Bucks-Hunterdon and Central Jersey Eateries Facebook Group is sponsoring an event on Nov. 16 in a secret Hopewell Township location that will be the coolest occasion this holiday season. Whether you want to enter a pie baking contest, need a tested pie recipe for Thanksgiving, or just want to have a really fun evening that raises funds for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Pie In The Sky is the answer.
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Thursday before Thanksgiving, local bakers will bring their pie to be judged
by a team headed by an expert pastry chef. Once the judges are sequestered, entrants will enjoy catering from local restaurants and play a professionally managed Trivia game. When the game is over, prizes will be awarded for both the trivia game and the pie contest. Friday before Thanksgiving, the Mercer-Bucks-Hunterdon and Central Jersey Eateries Facebook Group will post professional pictures of the winning pies, along with their recipes.
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Entre fee and TASK donations: a $25 entry fee will be donated to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. If you bring a frozen turkey, we will waive the entry fee. Your entry fee is reduced to $20 if you bring shelf-stable foods on our list. A generous donor will match the first $1,000 raised in donations. Registration and sign-ups open on Nov. 4. Judging is Rory Philipson, Culinary Institute of America-trained pastry chef who teaches baking at Mercer County Technical School and owns and prepares desserts for the Blue Bottle Café in Hopewell with her husband Aaron. She is an expert in lattice work and will lead a team of restaurant owners in judging the competition.
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If it’s broke... Robin Schore SCHORE TO PLEASE
The world is coming to an end (yet again), and there is a real possibility that a convicted criminal could be the next U.S. president. Both are reasons enough to concentrate on fixing the things we can fix. Most anything can be fixed. No matter how much time wasting is involved, there’s no reason to put up with a busted item or, even worse, throw anything away. On the other hand, there are limits. You don’t want to devolve into one of those nuts in the neighborhood with an acre of junk cars, thirty broken washing machines and twelve semi-functioning lawnmowers. Let’s start outside. One of the more vital and formidable challenges we face is a disintegrating birdhouse. Inevitably the wind and rain will batter it, squirrels will gnaw at it and resident birds will inflict wear and tear. Be comforted. Every part of the birdhouse can be replaced. All
J-B Weld is the ultimate two-part epoxy that will hold anything together. Forget Krazy Glue. The only thing that goo ever sticks together is your thumb and forefinger. you need are some wood scraps (don’t be shy about raiding dumpsters), a saw and some screws. Yank out the damaged wood, and put in a similarly shaped new piece. No need to paint. Weathering will make everything match. Speaking of patio umbrellas, I bought a cheapo online. I was attracted by the tilt mechanism that promised the option of aiming the umbrella to provide maximum shade as the sun moved across the sky. Almost immediately, the mechanism failed, and in the slightest breeze caused the umbrella to tilt. What to do? Use hose clamps, those rings that keep round things attached. Slipping two clamps around the tilt mechanism kept it standing upright. To lower the umbrella, I just loosened the clamps (had a screwdriver handy), slid the clamps
down, and turned the crank. I guess I could have bought a new cheapo umbrella at the supermarket. Do you have a rope hammock, the perfect location for outdoor napping? After a few years of exposure to sun and rain and heavy sleepers, the ropes tend to snap — one at a time. One could buy a new hammock for between $60 and $300, but with all the unused clothesline lying around, no need? It’s easy enough to connect the ends of the broken rope using a sheetbend knot (yes, there is value in having been a Boy Scout). The hammock might be ugly but who can tell if you’re lying on it. Is the handle of your shovel or trowel loose? Try tightening the screw. If there is no screw, drill a hole through the handle and blade, and put in a screw. Screws go in lots easier if you put soap on the threads first. Re-attaching things that have separated, immediately brings to mind adhesives. Yes, there is an adhesive for every occasion. Is the top of your sandal separating from the sole? Go to an auto supply store for gasket cement, apply it to the split, clamp it overnight, and you can walk again. Most all plastic toys can be repaired with airplane glue. Resist the temptation to sniff. J-B Weld is the ultimate two-part epoxy that will hold anything together: detached watering can spouts, cracked car bumpers, broken promises.
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