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Rainbow Girls mark 100 years of service Local organization celebrates century of service with project benefiting HomeFront By JOe EMansKi
Young women looking for ways to volunteer their time for a good cause have a variety of options available to them these days. Among them is the International Order of the Rainbow For Girls, a youth group for girls ages 11-20. The order formed its first assembly in McAlester, Oklahoma, in 1922, and a first New Jersey assembly was held in 1923. This fall, New Jersey assemblies marked a century in existence with luncheons and service projects. Members of Trenton Assembly No. 9, which meets twice monthly in Mercer County, donated 100 purses to HomeFront for its service project. HomeFront pursues its mission of ending homelessness in New Jersey by providing shelter, meals and necessities for families in need. The 22 members collected
100 “gently used” pocketbooks and filled them with toiletries 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 representative for Community News, said the assembly held a luncheon on Sept. 25 that both current members and alumnae of the assembly attended. “We had octogenarians through 10-year-olds all sharing in the tradition,” Storie said. “It’s a sisterhood. It’s a community of ladies who go through the same set of traditions throughout the years.” Girls ages 5 through 10 are eligible to become Rainbow Girl pledges, while girls ages 10-20 are eligible to become Rainbow Girls. After the age of 20, many Rainbow Girls remain involved with their assemblies as advisers to the group. See RAiNBOW, Page 20
Greenwood Elementary School students in the cafeteria where the Ruby Bridges mural has been installed. Principal Nicole Dickens-Simon is at the far left. (Photo courtesy of Aysha Ahmad.)
New mural sparks inspiration for Greenwood Elementary students By JOe EMansKi
The Greenwood Elementary School principal, Dr. Nicole Dickens-Simon, says she has always wanted to have images that represent the school’s students on display throughout the school building. Many of Greenwood’s students are people of color. “Be it artwork that the students have created, artwork that teachers or staff have created — morale boosting,
energetic images, so our students are inundated with reminders of our core values and our school rules to be kind and respectful,” Simon says. Last year, district art supervisor Danielle Tan and Greenwood climate and culture specialist Aysha Ahmad informed Simon that Greenwood had been awarded a grant for the creation of artwork on campus. Simon knew that she wanted to use the grant to create a mural that was meaningful to
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the students. “Something that they would understand, that would resonate with them,” she says. John Malloy, a fourth grade social studies teacher at Greenwood, was the first to suggest Ruby Bridges as the subject of a mural. Bridges, now 69, is known as the first AfricanAmerican student to attend the formerly Whites-only William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960. See MURAL, Page 18
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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.
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.
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.
*Registration and free Membership required to attend the Better Health Programs
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.
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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 | Hamilton Post5
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Keeping Hamilton Affordable Mayor Jeff Martin has kept taxes flat 3 years in a row. Together with Pat and Nancy they have produced cost efficiencies to manage taxpayer money all while providing the same level of services with no tax increase.
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The board of elections says it is trainThey announced last month that Mer- ing poll-workers to ensure they are precer County will be using new voting pared to use the new voting machines and machines with a verifiable paper trail in are familiar with how to secure ballots every voting district in Mercer County on in their custody. The board of elections Election Day. also added enhanced training classes, The county says the machines are refresher classes, and online quizzes for similar to those already used by Mercer poll workers to ensure that they are well County during early voting, and were pur- prepared for any difficulty that might chased by Mercer County from Dominion arise. Voting Systems, a state-certified voting The Mercer County commissioners, machine manufacturer. They allow voters the County Executive and his staff, along to use a touch screen device to print out with county election officials, chose the ballot selections which they will then scan Dominion ICX machine from among into the voting machine. several state-certified voting machines The three Mercer County election available. offices, led by Worthy, Sollami Covello The county says these machines were and Chairwoman Jill Moyer, announced chosen because they are easy to use, that the new voting machines were part have a paper backup, and do not read of Mercer County’s plan to address and from a bar code. They allow a voter to Dr. Natasha Rockwell resolve and prevent problems in bal- enlarge the voting screen font by touch, lot processing and tabulation that arose or to pull up the ballot in English or SpanSee NEWS, Page 8 during last year’s November General • ORAL SURGERY • ROOT CANALS YOUR HOMETOWN AGENT election. 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PAPERO NANCY PHILLIPS COUNCIL • Flat Taxes 3 Years In A Row • Prioritizing Police and Fire to Improve Public Safety • Expanding Our Senior Services • Supporting Small Businesses • Improving Roads, Infrastructure and Recreational Opportunities
Board of Election Commissioner Martin Jennings, Esq., Superintendent of Elections Walker M. Worthy, Jr., County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello, and Board of Elections Chairwoman Jill Moyer. NEWS continued from Page 7 ish. And, additional languages can be added with population changes. Voters who prefer to hand-mark their ballots can print a blank paper ballot and use a black pen or marker. Additionally, the new machines offer privacy sides and privacy curtains to protect voter confidentiality. The new machines are also equipped with lockable steel doors on both sides of each unit, which offer additional security when not in use. The county says it has also purchased new asset-tracking software and made other internal changes to prepare for the use of new machines and for the future.
County officials held several public hearings over the past year, and received feedback from voters following last year’s election stating that they did not like using markers to vote and they did not think that the paper ballots were wellsecured at the polling locations among their complaints. A video on how to use the new voting machines can be found here: 2023 Mercer County Has New Voting Machines If a voter wishes to obtain further information on the upcoming election, please visit www.mercercounty.org which contains the websites for all three offices. See NEWS, Page 10
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Habitat for Humanity and Benebone ‘Rock the Block’ in Hamilton Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey, Benebone, and the residents of Hamilton joined forces to host the neighborhood revitalization event, Rock the Block. The event was intended to highlight Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, which seeks to bring neighborhoods together in enhancing the quality of life for residents through home repairs, community projects, and accessibility installations, and served as a shining example of Benebone’s commitment to making lives better for dogs and the people who love them. Volunteers from Benebone, Habitat, and local organizations came out bright and early Wednesday morning to transform the areas between Rennie
Street and Berg Avenue by the Hamilton West High School. They set out to lend a hand to their neighbors by repairing porches and railings, adding fresh coats of paint, power washing exteriors, and landscaping yards. Afterward, volunteers and residents gathered at the firehouse for a block party that included family-friendly activities, a resource fair, food and music. “Our very first Rock the Block took place in Hamilton, and we are so happy to be back and partnering with such a passionate group of residents and leaders,” said Annie Fox, chief development officer at Habitat SCNJ. Habitat SCNJ, with 37 years of experience, understands the importance of extending kindness to local homeowners. In Hamilton, where over one-third of households grapple with housing costs, financial resources are stretched thin, leaving little for essential needs like childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, and home repairs. Nearly 50% of
Hunk, a rescue pup from the Hamilton animal shelter, attends Habitat For Humanity’s Rock the Block event in Hamilton. Hamilton’s homes are over 60 years old, elevating the risks of lead exposure and respiratory ailments like asthma. Moreover, one in four Hamil-
ton households accommodates a person with disabilities, and 17.5% have aging residents over 65, often necessitating home modifications for safety and
independence. Unfortunately, limited income and physical constraints prevent many from making these vital changes. Through the Neighborhood Revitalization program and the Rock the Block event, low and moderate-income homeowners can focus their spending on more pressing costs without worry of maintaining their homes. Habitat has aimed to contribute to the overall safety of the community by adding secure doors, removing places for wildlife to hide or live, and limiting exposure to lead paint and dangerous tree limbs, while helping reduce falls and injuries that need medical care. Hamilton has been a significant focus for Habitat’s efforts, with a ReStore location on Broad Street since 2020, and the construction and sale of three affordable homes on Parkinson Avenue and Genesee Street. A previous Rock the Block event repaired eight homes and enhanced the exterior of Saint Phillip’s Church. Today, Habitat and its partners have broadened their impact, providing essen-
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Steinert High School senior Amber DeWitt, right, and her mother Sarah, a guidance counselor at the school, stand in front of donations Amber collected to benefit SAVE, an animal shelter in Skillman. (Photo by Laura Geltch.) tial repairs to local homeowners, offering access to community programs at resource fairs, and engaging residents of all ages through various activities. The event was not limited to the homeowners receiving repairs. Community members were invited to use the bulk dumpsters dispersed throughout the area for their own cleaning projects and join everyone at the resource fair and block party.
Steinert senior leads animal shelter drive This year, Hamilton Township School District high school student Amber DeWitt created a service project to benefit the animal shelter SAVE, A Friend to
Homeless Animals shelter in Skillman. DeWitt is a lifelong resident of Hamilton Township having attended Sayen Elementary School, Reynolds Middle School and now Steinert High School. DeWitt, a field hockey player, has two cats at home: an American shorthair named Finn and a Norwegian forest cat named Mayner. The senior plans to study science in college with the long-term goal of becoming a veterinarian. “I’ve always had a deep love for animals and have been passionate about them for so long. Since I can’t be a vet yet, I wanted to create an opportunity to help animals,” DeWitt said. DeWitt created the campaign on her own with approval from Steinert High See NEWS, Page 14
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Township Patriotic Committee seeks new members
The Hamilton Township Patriotic Committee is looking for new members to add to the committee. Requirements are that candidates are Hamilton Township residents 18 years or older. The committee was organized in 1996 for the promotion of patriotism within Hamilton Township. Its mission statement is to create and foster an awareness of American heritage by honoring the memory of those patriots who have distinguished themselves by their service and sacrifices while members of the armed forces of the United States; and by encouraging all citizens to participate actively in programs and events offered by the committee that are designed to “instill and stimulate love of country and flag.” The committee has been responsible for the various military displays and memorials that can be found throughout Hamilton Veterans Park. Every branch of military service has been recognized at the entrances to the park. More information about the committee is available online at hamiltonpatcomm.org.
Township reaches agreement to purchase Kuser Woods
Hamilton Township says it has reached an agreement, subject to other terms and conditions, with the property owners of 2367 Kuser Road, also commonly referred to as “Kuser Woods,” for $3.4 million. The property was the subject of a landuse application for a warehouse in 2022 that was unanimously denied by the Hamilton Planning Board, which resulted in litigation. In 2023, the property was again subject to another land use application for a warehouse, which was postponed pending the parties negotiating an agreement to purchase the property. “This location was a terrible spot for any type of warehouse facility — the residents knew it, our planning board knew it, and we knew it as well,” said Mayor Jeff Martin in a media release. “I am thrilled to announce we have reached an agreement to purchase the property, which will forever preserve it as part of the township’s Green Acres program.” “The Kuser Woods preservation was a joint effort by the mayor and the rest of our team,” said councilman Pat Papero. “Thank you to all involved in the permanent protection of this property in the center of our town.” “On behalf of the residents, I am grateful for the hard work by Mayor Martin and his administration and the Hamilton Township planning board for hearing the voices of our residents and sending a clear message that warehouses have no place in our neighborhoods,” councilwoman Nancy Phillips said.
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MURAL continued from Page 1 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public school segregation was unconstitutional in its landmark 1954 ruling in the Brown v. Board of Education case. Despite the ruling, many Southern states were slow to integrate. The ruling gave districts six years to make changes, and many, including those in Louisiana, maintained policies of segregation as long as possible. In 1960, Bridges was the only Black student to attend William Frantz Elementary School for an entire school year. She was escorted to and from school by U.S. marshals. In the ensuing years, more Black students joined her at Frantz and other schools, slowly but surely bringing to an end the era of segregated public schools in New Orleans. Malloy regularly includes Bridges’ story in his fourth grade social studies curriculum. “They watch movies and read books about her,” Simon said. “It’s something that’s been perpetuated throughout our fourth and fifth grade. Ruby Bridges is very much alive and vibrant, and he has students write letters to Ruby Bridges annually inviting her to come to Greenwood.” Greenwood Elementary School art teacher Christian Cannizzaro, along with Greenwood clerical assistant Patricia
One panel of the Greenwood Elementary School Ruby Bridges mural at the unveiling held on June 19, 2023. Bumbera, were the lead artists on the three-part mural, which came together during the 2021-22 school year. They did not do it alone. Students from the Nottingham High School Future Educators club — advised by guidance counselor Carina Foushee — also worked on
the mural. “Most of the students who came over from Nottingham were Greenwood alums, so that was delightful to have them back on campus,” Simon said. “And now we have this beautiful representation of tenacity and perseverance and love and
peace and education in our cafeteria that hopefully will be there for years to come.” Many people, including students and staff, had input into the mural’s design. “Mr. Cannizzaro, our art teacher, was very excited about supporting the effort. And Patricia Bumbera — formally, she’s a clerical assistant in the main office, but she is a certified art teacher with amazing skills and a creative mind — very enthusiastic about all things Greenwood.” Mural installation was completed last month. But the artworks were unveiled for the first time on June 19, or Juneteenth, now a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. For a school where students come from many different backgrounds and speak a variety of languages at home, seeing a person of color honored in the school for her courage is inspirational, Simon said. “One hundred percent, the children see themselves reflected in a positive way and they’re inspired to be bold and be great and lend their voices to society,” she said. Aysha Ahmad is the climate and cultural specialist at Greenwood Elementary School. Climate and culture specialists are deployed in Hamilton in schools where it has been determined that there is a need for the school to create a positive learning environment and a culture of
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Artists Christian Cannizzaro and Patricia Bumbera at the unveiling of the mural held at Greenwood Elementary School on June 19, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Aysha Ahmad.) high expectations. Specialists like Ahmad work with teachers and staff to implement programs designed to ensure that the school is safe and supports learning. The mural is one
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role), because of Dr. Simon we have had zero bullying incidents last five years. “Our utmost priority is the social-emotional learning of these students, and we are focused on our core values — trust-
worthiness, responsibility — that we want our students to have. These are the leaders of our future, and we need to build their character.” Ahmad said that things like the Ruby Bridges mural inspire students to fulfill those core values. “It’s inspirational for them to see that and to read books about people like Ruby Bridges,” she said. “On the day that the mural was finished, I actually was on lunch duty that day, and right when it went up, I could hear the conversations in the room. The students, they were like, ‘Who is that? Tell me more about that.’ Because, you know, kids constantly need to revisit topics and be reminded of what they have learned. “It was a great moment for me as an educator to see that and to be able to be a part of it.” Simon said she expects that the Ruby Bridges will be just the beginning for Greenwood and its efforts to beautify the campus with uplifting works of art. “We hope to have another mural done in our main hall. We are always seeking opportunities to represent our children in a positive way,” she said. “We do believe its going to be something school-spirit based — something based on our core values, our school mascot maybe. Something a little more Greenwoodesque.”
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RAiNBOW continued from Page 1 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 a different girl is the worthy advisor or the president. Every four months, they have an opportunity to change our charity and learn new things about the community.” Most recently, the Trenton assembly
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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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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-
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Elevate Theatre Company’s Christina D. Eskridge, far left, is the keynote speaker at the opening celebration and reception for the Arts & Health Mercer initiative on Saturday, November 4 at the RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness. Debra-Leigh Barksdale, the manager of external affairs for the office of Senator Shirley K. Turner, middle, and Aylin Green, the executive director of West Windsor Arts, right, pose with the official Arts & Health resolution. and then being able to go from there and be more receptive to the other seminars that followed in the day? It’s just one example, one personal experience, where I could see
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Current and past members of the Trenton No. 9 Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow For Girls gathered in Hamilton on Sept. 25 to celebrate the assembly’s 100th anniversary. was doing work to benefit the Foundation for Fighting Blindness.
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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. More information is available on the web at njiorg.org and on Facebook at facebook.com/ NewJerseyRainbow.
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When ghostly tales turn to real life talk By Dan Aubrey
“Who you gonna call?” if you’re a paranormal investigator looking for a haunted site in the region? The answer to the song from Ghostbusters seems to be me. That’s the lesson I learned that led to this timely October article — when the spotlight gets bright on things usually left to bump in the dark of night. It all starts like a lot of other mystery and ghost stories with an out-of-the-blue message — in this case an email sent to my office account. The subject line was “Trenton Hauntings.” At first I was tempted to delete it. However, since I am generally open for business regarding subjects for articles on local goings on, I took a breath, opened the message, and read the following: “I have just read your article ‘Ghost Writings: Trenton’s History of Hauntings.’” I recognized the reference to the 2018 article in which I recounted ghostly tales from around the region and then continued:
The writer then continued. “I am a Trenton resident and a paranormal investigator (Collectus Obscurium Paranormal) and found your writing to be very compelling. “Do any of these locations allow for organizations like mine to do formal investigations? I would love to get into the closed portion of the asylum. I was a paranormal guide for Pennhurst Asylum for a number of years, and I am familiar with the protocols for being present in physically dangerous buildings. “Any help you could offer would be appreciated. I have been investigating for over 15 years but have never been able to secure an investigation in Trenton.” The note was signed, “Sincerely, Eric Tschachler — Collectus Obscurium (President).” Trenton Psychiatric Hospital was specifically mentioned for several reasons. One is that according to paranormal lore, prisons and hospitals are hots spots for unexplained occurrences — no wonder that a 2017 Cosmopolitan Magazine national listing of ghostly spots called the TPH the most haunted place in New Jersey.
TPH also has a disturbing bonus. It was once the laboratory of Dr. Henry Cotton, author of “The Defective Delinquent and Insane: The Relation of Focal Infections to Their Causation, Treatment and Prevention.” Employing a theory that insanity and bacterial infections were connected, Cotton performed nearly 700 aggressive and painful operations that he claimed cured the patients — often by killing them. Interestingly, I had also been thinking about TPH. I recently learned that the hospital had a small museum and had gotten the name of someone to contact. So, in perhaps an uncanny way, Tschachler found the right guy. Again, I paused to consider whether I wanted to get involved or not, but I was intrigued and wrote, “Thank you for the note. Why don’t we set up a time to meet? I’d be glad to share what I know and interview you, too.” He agreed and soon Tschachler, his wife, Jen Shea, and I are in the Ewing Diner for an evening gathering. “It is a paranormal research organization,” Tschachler says about the group. “We verify or debunk paranormal activity
in a person’s home, business, or historical locations.” Tschachler and Shea run the company with another married couple, CJ and Jess Senn, and grew it out of an earlier endeavor that Tschachler had joined several years ago, the Shore Paranormal Research Society. “I was not a founding member. I was a main investigator. It was not well managed. Others left, and it was left to me,” he says. The two are currently working on finalizing the organizational structure. And while an LLC is mentioned, so too is a nonprofit. The reason for the latter is that Collectus Obscurium does not charge for services. They say if money were involved, clients may expect particular results and attempt to influence investigations for various reasons, including marketing. “Some people want their places to be haunted,” says Tschachler. Instead, they say that “sometimes we pay to do an investigation.” The reason is that bona fide historic See GHOSTS, Page 24
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GHOSTS continued from Page 22 sites — like Whitehill Mansion in Fieldsboro — will ask researchers to make donations to support the venue. The couple mention a rate of $100 per hour. While Tschachler and Shea don’t have a brick-and-mortar office and maintenance costs, they still have needs that they handle out of pocket. High on the list is equipment. “There is a whole array of different sensors — things that measure temperature, electromagnetic fields, ways to visualize documents things, infra cameras, still camera, digital audio reporters, ITC devices, and motion sensors,” says Tschachler. They add that multiple devices provide more information about a phenomenon. For example, they say that the experience of hearing a voice during an investigation will have more value if several electronic monitors record the same. “It is harder for a skeptic to deny,” he says. The two say the various costs are covered by their day jobs. He works at Bind Right in Robbinsville. She’s a teacher. And since investigations also include reviewing audio and visual data and providing clients with written and digital reports, they limit their investigations to about two a month. Not surprisingly, they say that the Halloween season is a busy time and note two sites they’re interested in: the period Captain’s House at the reconstructed Tuckerton Seaport on the New Jersey Coast and the Phareloch Castle in Basking Ridge. As to clients, Tschachler says, “In the beginning you had to go get them. Then after a few investigations, people began to talk. We recently did the Long Beach Island Museum.” But what about them? Tschachler is from Jackson. His father was an assembly line worker at general motors in Linden. Shea is from outside Detroit. Her father designed computer systems for corporations. Her mother worked in the state attorney general office. Tschachler says while he spent some time at a community college, he got a job with a printing company, continued with it, and started living in the Trenton area about a decade ago. Shea studied art photography, moved to New York City, became a freelance news photographer, and was a parttime college instructor. She also began working on a photography series. She is interested in exploring human relations and how people work out their place in the world. After the two met on an online dating service, they married (in Salem, Massachusetts), and put down roots in the region. They are currently moving from a rental in Hamilton to their recently purchased house in Ewing.
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“When I was a kid, I was interested in the strange and unusual,” says Tschachler about his involvement with the paranormal. He remembers getting interested in being a paranormal investigator after seeing such characters in the 1982 film Poltergeist. His family was Roman Catholic, so his mother wasn’t happy and tried to convince him that it required a great deal of study and training. “So I started studying philosophy and world religions,” he says. Shea, also from a Roman Catholic background, says her interest is connected to an aunt who “owned an antique store. Her house was filled with antiques, and she used to do tea readings and Ouija boards. As a child trying to process what death was, the potential of being able to communicate with someone that had passed was comforting and intriguing.” On the topic of training, Tschachler says, “The problem is that (paranormal investigation) is not regulated. So there’s nothing stopping people from saying, ‘I’m a paranormal investigator.’ I suggest people reach out to a reputable organization and train and read. But don’t just read books on the paranormal, read about psychology and consciousness.” He says by doing so, a person doing an investigation can also consider “who is perceiving the events” in the first place. Some of the authors the two mention are Carlos Castaneda, Stan Gooch, and Lloyd Auerbach. One shared favorite is Hans Holzer. “He was one of the earliest known paranormal investigators. He’s an interesting guy,” says Shea. Tschachler says they approach an investigation as skeptics. “We will report things that are interesting but inconclusive. I am not going to call something paranormal unless I’m convinced it’s paranormal. “But you never know. When you see an object moving from point A to B it may not be a ghost. Paranormal activity could include people’s abilities. Who is perceiving the events? Living people may be doing things that they may not know they’re doing.” One such theory connects the activity of poltergeists ( aka crashing spirits) moving household furnishings or kitchenware to adolescent girls experiencing unresolved anger, stress, or sexual yearnings — think Stephen King’s novel “Carrie.” While Tschachler says he hasn’t witnessed anything like a poltergeist, he says he has seen unexplained phenomenon while conducting investigations and tours at Pennhurst Asylum. “It has had every situation happening: Shadows, disembodied voices, objects thrown at us. We’ve been pushed. We’ve
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says, “I do think that the consciousness can survive the physical death and remain intact. I don’t believe that every (deceased person) can interact with the physical realm.” Then turning back to what they do and why, he says , “I am not trying to get believers, but get people open to the possibilities.” Then as we leave, Tschachler and Shea say they have a busy October finishing up some investigations. And as for me? I’m also on the October paranormal trail. On Friday, October 13, I host a public discussion with William Sprouse. He’s a Jersey Devil expert, member of the family connected to the legend, a Yale trained historian, and author of the fact-packed and wit-laced “The Domestic History of the Jersey Devil.” The free event is set for 7 p.m., Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. On October 24, I’ll be at the Princeton Adult School to talk about my investigations into regional ghost stories and the legend of the Jersey Devil. For more information, go to www.catalog.princetonadultschool.org/catalog/fall-2023. And the rest of the time? I am near the computer or telephone and waiting for another message from someone in the area — or perhaps way beyond. After all, who you gonna call? For more information on Collectus Obscurium, visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/collectusobscurium.
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Once he arrived at Steinert High School, Remy Feniello became a nomad lost in the football wilderness. He started at running back during an abbreviated freshman season; and was moved to defensive back for the first time in his life and started for varsity as a sophomore. His junior year has thrust Feniello into yet another spot: inside linebacker. And he is lost no more. He has found a home. “In the beginning of the season when I got that call in the first scrimmage, it just felt so real to me, like it was meant to be,” Feniello said. “It was like I really owned that spot.” The stats through the Spartans 3-4 start will confirm that ownership, as Remy (pronounced Ray-me) led the team in tackles (51.5), solo tackles (20), tackles for loss (9) and sacks (3). He has partnered with fellow junior Matt Iraca to create a powerful inside tandem. For first-year coach Thaddeus Richards, the decision to move Feniello from corner
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despite the fact he never played the position. Feniello accounted himself as well as possible, making 23 tackles and one interception. “It was different,” he said of playing the position. “I had a really good coach with coach Harris. He taught me all the moves and techniques and put me in the best position to succeed.” All the while, Feniello was increasing his muscle mass by lifting with his dad, also named Remy. When big Remy was at Steinert he played freshman football but quit after a year to focus on bodybuilding. He became his son’s mentor, and that became important when Richards told Remy he would be a linebacker. “My dad showed me those techniques,” Feniello said. “My work ethic was always up there as far as getting bigger, stronger and faster than everybody. I think that just helped me along the way. So it was nothing really different once I became a linebacker.” But backers do not live by strength See REMY, Page 28
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REMY continued from Page 26 alone. They need speed, quickness and agility to get to the quarterback or move laterally in pursuit of ball carriers. Feniello also has that covered in his training, or when he plays basketball or baseball for Steinert. “I just set up cones in my backyard,” he said. “Playing basketball my sophomore and freshman year, that helped a lot in conditioning. Even in baseball. We do what they call poles, where you run from left field to right field. Just little stuff like that, even running around my block to stay in shape.” The work has paid off big time, as Feniello appears to check all the boxes when it comes to playing the position. “He’s transitioned so well from playing corner last year to playing in the box,” Richards said. “He’s a sideline-to-sideline type of kid. We put a lot of eggs in his basket as far as forcing plays to him and hopefully allowing him to scrape free. He’s done a great job just making the plays that come to him and making other plays that not necessarily he’s drawn up to make. He’s still making them at the opposite side of the field. It’s remarkable what he’s done so far this year.” It’s easy to see why. A player always seems to play better when they are at a position they love.
“It was really exciting because last year as a corner I didn’t get as many tackles, not as many opportunities,” he said. “This year playing middle linebacker got me more pumped up for games and ready to hit somebody. That’s all I really wanted to do. “I think the biggest change is now it’s more filling the gap and making those moves on the big linemen. As defensive back last year I didn’t have a lot of action with the big offensive linemen that I do now. Now I have to get by them.” He has been doing that on a regular basis, but is also called upon to cover receivers. “I play the Will backer, so he puts me to the trips side more because I have more range than the Mike linebacker,” Feniello said.” That way I can cover that third receiver. Being a DB helped me tons with that.” On a defense that starts just two seniors, Feniello has taken one of the leadership roles on the unit. He doesn’t do it by yelling or screaming or drawing attention to himself. He just does what he does and sets the right example. “Defensively we go as he goes at this point,” Richards said. “He’s kind of worked into that leadership role throughout summer and early fall as more has got put on his plate. He’s kind of risen to the occasion and kids gravitate toward the way he plays. He’s a lead-by-example kind
Junior linebacker Remy Feniello in action for Steinert. (Photo by Amanda Ruch.) of guy. Not many words need to be said, people just kind of gravitate toward his actions on a day to day basis.” When he’s not playing sports, Feniello helps out at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, and also hits the books to the point where he has a 3.4 grade point average. With that kind of academic success,
combined with his ability to play linebacker, Remy has college football in his sights. “I’ve been in the recruiting process for a couple months,” he said. “It’s really been my main priority right now, to get looks from colleges and keep up my grades. I’m following all the recruiting coordinators on twitter, all the coaches. I’m emailing a bunch of different schools, sending out film, trying to get noticed as much as possible.” If it all works out and Feniello does play college football, Richards feels they are getting a unique individual in all the right ways. “You watch him play, he plays angry with a purpose every single time,” the coach said. “ Then you talk to him, he’s the sweetest kid, the nicest kid, just happy-go-lucky. Off the court or field he’s super excited, fun to be around. He’s like the super old school, nostalgic kind of thing. Everything is just fun to him. In 2023 with everything these kids have lived through, it’s refreshing to know he still has that charm about him.” For Richards, it’s also refreshing to know he has him for another season. “Nearly the whole group will be back, almost,” he said. “Knowing he’ll be a centerpiece on our defense for the next 16 months is something really good for this program.”
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Electric Johnson plies trade well for Hornets’ soccer By Rich Fisher
Ethan Johnson is considering trade school after graduating from Hamilton High West, with thoughts of becoming an electrician. That would only be fitting, since Johnson lit up the offense for the Hornets’ soccer team this fall. With two games remaining in the regular season, the senior striker had collected 11 goals and seven assists. He not only led West in both categories, but was seventh in the CVC in goals, eighth in assists and 12th in points as of Oct. 20. It all stems from a burning desire to put balls past the goalkeeper. “Without a doubt, that’s his prime attribute,” coach Simon Lapointe said. “He’s a hungry and fiery guy. He has that nose to give everything he’s got to shoot the ball on the net.” It actually took Johnson some time to develop that skill. The Yardville resident started playing rec in Allentown at age 7. He stayed there for a while before moving
to the Hibernians Players Development Academy. As a youth, he was a midfielder and a distributor. “I just couldn’t put the ball in the back of the net,” Johnson said. “I could play the ball to someone’s foot, I just couldn’t get it in there. I was winning the ball, I would score some goals but I wasn’t doing what a striker should do. “I would get more assists, but I started getting better chances and the goals got easier. I wasn’t shooting long shots. I just started taking more chances. I would shoot 10 a game but score two. I started gradually moving to the top, and goals just kind of came with the position change.” When he arrived at Hamilton, Johnson played in a varsity scrimmage and assisted his brother Keith, a senior on the team, for a goal. Ethan remained with the big team during that Covid-shortened year and had one goal and one assist. “I really didn’t play much that year,” he said. “I kind of just got called up because
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my brother played. They put me in the midfield and after I assisted his first goal, they kind of put me in. I wasn’t worried about the height difference or the size difference of the older guys. It was more a skill thing, with guys a little better than me. I was trying to work on that. That always pushes you.” It pushed him to score seven goals and four assists as a sophomore and collect six goals and 10 assists last season. The improvement in his numbers can be mainly attributed to one fierce quality. “Ethan has an unmatched work ethic,” Lapointe said. “Every day he gives a 100 percent effort so that’s why his stats increase every year. Since I’ve been part of the program, no matter what, day in and day out, whether it’s summer program, first day of practice or whatever; he always gives 100 percent effort. “His work ethic gets him in prime shape. He’s always in the best shape on the team and gives everything he’s got. It just reflects on his play, he never needs a sub throughout the year.” It was that hard work that enabled Johnson to become a better finisher, along with the fact that playing with PDA made him a product of his environment. He had to improve amongst better players around him. “Whenever the other guys are better at something than you it’s kind of a natural competition,” Johnson said. “You just want to get better at it. It just got better when I trained with them. When you train with people better than you, you just work harder. “The feeling of wanting to win a game, it changes from a small town team like Allentown to a bigger association. People around you push you.” Not only was Johnson playing with bet-
ter players, he got to play against them last summer when his team, the PDA Modrics, reached the national finals in Oceanside, Cal., before losing to IMG. It not only helped in soccer, but in learning to be responsible in everyday life. “It was a fun experience, something you can’t really get around here,” Ethan said. “You’re traveling with your friends, staying in a hotel room with just you guys, no parents.” Upon his return, Johnson went back to work with Hamilton and wasted little time showing he would be a scorer this year as he tallied in the season opener against Notre Dame. He scored two goals in a game three times, had a point in 13 of of the Hornets first 18 games and notched goals in eight of them. “This year he had to be versatile and play everywhere, and he has been the prime story for our team,” Lapointe said. “He’s done a way better job of reading the play and just off of his aggression he always makes the right play, that’s why his assists are high as well.” Johnson has adapted well to forward after playing mostly midfield as a junior. “I was looking to shoot less and play the ball more last year. “It just kind of happened this year. We’ve had more opportunities to score and I’ve just put some in the back of the net. And I’m still getting some assists.” In assessing Johnson’s abilities, Lapointe feels he has the tenacity and physical attributes necessary to thrive up front. “Very aggressive player and very physical and demanding of his body,” the coach said. “His shot is good, but I think the biggest thing is his pace on the ball. He has a lot of speed and a very strong shot, a strong foot as well. He has all types of
Hamilton High senior Ethan Johnson had 11 goals through Oct. 20. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) highlights – bicycle kicks, anything you ask him to do, he has done it.” Johnson is still getting used to a few things playing forward, but for the most part he has adapted well. “I like playing up top but I don’t like standing around like you do up top,” he said. “You’re still running around a lot but I just want to go in for a tackle or something. But I’m getting better at putting the ball in the back of the net so if that’s where he feels I’m best, then that’s where I play.” Due to his scoring exploits, Johnson has drawn some extra attention this season, getting double teamed on occasion. “They call his number out most of the
game,” Lapointe said. “He’s naturally a fiery guy, he gets frustrated sometimes but he plays hard regardless. He’s always gonna be fiery and passionate.” Johnson admitted “It’s a lot more frustrating because a lot more people are stepping up higher and doubling me. You just have to believe in your ability and trust that all the training you’ve done will help in that situation.” Being able to distribute does help, of course. “It definitely relieves the pressure,” Johnson said. “They cut off most of the passing angles but when you do get that pass off, and you can check into the open space,it makes it a lot easier than having to sit around with the ball with two guys on you, trying to beat them both.” Wherever he plays and whatever he accomplishes, one thing remains consistent with Johnson – he is a team leader. “He leads by example,” Lapointe said. “Every day the effort is always there. He’s a guy that shows every day you come out and work hard and guys follow his example. When he leads my summer workout for the younger guys he shows a great work ethic, and shows you have to come out and work hard.” Ethan will continue to work hard at soccer, although he is still unsure of his future plans. “I don’t know if I want to go to college, I do want to see what opportunities I get,” he said. “I’d rather go to a trade school and keep practicing. There’s different pathways, like semi professional leagues. I can see if that works out. I have an idea what I want to do but nothing is set in stone yet.” If he does become an electrician he already has some experience. He has become quite proficient at lighting up the scoreboard.
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‘Born defender’ Pugliese plays tough for Irish soccer By Rich Fisher
Bryan Fisher has been coaching for a long time and has numerous plaudits for Gianluca Pugliese concerning his soccer abilities. But it was Fisher’s comment about his character that really made an impact on the Notre Dame High senior defender. “He’s a really great kid,” the Irish coach said. “He’s tough on the field but off the field he’s smiling a lot, everybody loves him. He’s a high-character kid. He’s from a family-first kind of family. He kind of embodies what I like about coaching at Notre Dame.” Pugliese was appreciative but modest when told of his coach’s words. “Hearing that from anyone is obviously great, but especially from him, it is an even more lifting thing,” the Hamilton resident said. ‘To hear that makes me feel grateful for having a great family who was able to raise me right and (give me) a strong Catholic background, and the churches that taught me morals. That should be more of a compliment to them than me, honestly, but I’m glad I can show their hard work raising me and my sister.” Gianluca’s twin sister, Stefiana, is also part of the Notre Dame soccer games as a member of the cheerleading squad. They do more than just football and are a presence on the pitch, along with another family member. ”It is pretty cool to have not only my sister be able to cheer for me but also I have my cousin Giulia, who also cheers at the games,” Pugliese said. “All four years at
Notre Dame, they have been able to cheer for me and my teammates. But even before that, Stefania showed up to the majority of my games with my mom and supported me there as well. Overall it’s a gift to have family and especially a twin to support you in what you love to do.” Pugliese definitely loves to play soccer. The Yardville product began in Hamilton rec soccer at age 4 before moving on to the Hibernian Hounds, RSA Red Bulls and PDA. He not only grew up playing soccer, but watching it as well. Gianluca has been a fan of SSC Napoli, the reigning Italian League Serie A champion, “since birth.” “I was born into it by my father (Luigi), who was born there and spent his youth supporting Napoli and going to games,” Pugliese said. “Every Sunday, soccer games are on, but the Napoli game is the one we stop most things for. This season is underwhelming to say the least (5-2-2, fifth place), especially following our Scudetto win last year. With the new coach Rudi Garcia taking over it has not looked like the same Napoli who would dominate and kill teams. We will find a way to go back to our winning ways soon.” Just as Pugliese always finds a way to get the job done on the pitch. He has been a defender most of his career, playing mostly defensive midfield but now alternating between midfield and center back for PDA and Notre Dame. “I never cared for scoring goals as a kid,” he said. “Not that I didn’t want to or couldn’t, I just liked playing where I was and it kind of stuck.”
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According to Fisher, Pugliese was born posure comes panic, which leads to bad to be a defender. He rates his greatest decisions or lack of confidence. With no skill as toughness. discipline comes bad fouls in important “He’s somebody that’s reliable, depend- moments and it can cause your team a lot able and tough,” the coach said. “He’s a of trouble. With no desire to win the ball little bit of a throwback player. He wins or ‘want’, you will lose either a 50-50 or the hard challenges, wins the headballs. any one-v-one. You need to want the ball He’s not really that vocal. He’s a quiet, more than your opponent.” confident kid at center back. He’s been Pugliese feels his toughness comes everything we’ve hoped for this year.” from that “want” to get the ball and a pasPugliese did not make sion to go about it. He feels varsity as a sophomore, but those traits drive him to still looked back on it as keep playing hard and find a great year as he helped a reserve of strength even anchor the defense for an when he grows weary. And undefeated team (coached that attitude goes beyond by former Nottingham the pitch. player Phil Peroni). “I believe it is necessary “It was one of the most fun to be tough,” he said, “not times I’ve had playing soconly for soccer but even outcer,” Gianluca said. “Every side of the game, in things game, we would just go out we do in our own lives, to be there with everything and successful.” Pugliese not accept losing as an outThe next chapter in come. Overall, it was a great Pugliese’s life is college, season that we all enjoyed although he is uncertain under coach Peroni.” if that will include soccer. He plans on Pugliese quickly caught Fisher’s eye. studying finance and rest assured he will “I remember watching him as a sopho- be hitting the books as hard as he goes in more on the JV team and knowing he was on tackles. gonna play a big role for us moving for“He just comes and brings his lunch ward,” he said. pail and does his job everyday,” Fisher Gianluca was a spot starter for varsity said. “I appreciate that, not every kid in as a junior and this year has held down 2023 does that.” the job at inside back. While this season Not every kid can draw from a dad (11-7 as of Oct. 22) hasn’t matched the whose work ethic has provided an unwavsuccess of last year’s 16-4 squad, Pugliese ering example of how to attack life. still enjoys the experience of being with “I’ve never seen anyone work as hard his teammates both in school and on the as my father; who constantly sacrifices field. so much to give me and my family a good “It makes playing high school soccer life,” Pugliese said. “The thing that makes that much more unique,” he said. his work ethic so admirable and influAnd while he plays hard, Gianluca ential is the consistency and passion in doesn’t just charge into the fray out of con- which he does his work. Ever since I was trol. He sizes up the situation before mak- little I remember my dad always working, ing a decision, and sounds like a coach whether it’s taking two jobs or working when discussing his on-field tactics. several overtime shifts a week. It makes “The key to being a good defender me want to work as well; if not for mine is to have composure, discipline, and a but for at least his sake.” ‘want’ to win the ball,” the St. Raphael’s Take it from Bryan Fisher: Pugliese is middle school grad said. “With no com- definitely his father’s son.
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Art is all around us, it is said. It is also said by area artists that there are never enough venues for artists to exhibit their work. One venue in Hamilton is the Brookwood Café on Quakerbridge Road. Owners Kelly and Jeff Rick are helping artists by offering their café as a place where art can be shown, seen and purchased. Since opening 7 years ago the Ricks have brought art to the public, along with their breakfasts and lunches. The artists whom I’ve spoken with were very grateful for the opportunity to exhibit and the kindness and interest of the owners and staff. How and when did you decide to show art in the Café? When I was teaching at Lawrence High School a fellow teacher and artist, Sean Carney, would have various art shows either at galleries or local businesses. Kelly and I would love to attend. Then we started attending other art shows or displays that several Lawrence School District art teachers would have. At that point, I always knew that if I started my own business, I would love to showcase the local artists. What were the initial reactions of your patrons?
The patrons loved it. I’ve had nothing but positive reviews from customers about the rotating artwork. Many customers like to hear that we support local artists and look forward to the next art display. What types of art are best received? Although many customers love the artwork, most of them do not come into the café expecting to buy a piece of art. Unfortunately, some artists may not sell any of their work. However, one artist, Debbie Randall, a recently retired science teacher from Lawrence High School, paints Halloween paintings. She has been showing her artwork for the past 6 years every October. Debbie sells a lot of her work each year. What fight/struggle do you have regarding showcasing art at the Cafe? When we first started showcasing art we had trouble finding artists and coordinating the dates for the art to be on display. We only had the art displayed for 1 month for each artist. Last year I streamlined the process, each artist is on display for two months, with the exception of September and October. The artwork is put up on the 1st of the month and taken down the last day of the 2nd month. This has been working great. Another problem that we ran into was the amount of hooks and nails I was putting in the walls each month. I was constantly spackling and touching up the wall
Artist Sejal Gupta, right, with Brookwood Café owner Jeff Rick. Gupta’s artworks are on display on the café wall behind them.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY Artist Antoinette Marchfelder at Brookwood Café in Hamilton with owner Kelly Rick and some of Marchfelder’s art on display. with paint. We corrected that by installing an art gallery hanging system in the restaurant. We also installed track lighting to highlight the artwork. How often do you have new exhibitions? Every two months, except in September and October, since October we always showcase Mrs. Randall’s Halloween Art. Do you feel the artwork brings in new customers? It does bring in new customers, one because the artist will let their friends know about their display and they will come in to see the artwork. Another reason is because word of mouth about how we display local artist work and people just want to come in to see it or want to ask me how to get on the list to display their work. Are any of the artists regular customers or vice versa? I’ve had some regular customers let me know they are artists or photographers or that they know artists. We would exchange contact information and I was able to have displayed their work. Do you feel the artists appreciate the opportunity to show their work at the Brookwood Cafe? Yes, most artists appreciate that I display their work because it gives them more exposure of their art. I appreciate the artists for allowing me to display their artwork. Another reason that artists like to display their art at the Brookwood, is that we do not collect any commission
from any work that is sold. We are just excited that the artist was able to sell their art. Are there Opening Reception type events for the exhibitions? Before COVID I had a few art opening nights where we would invite local artists and friends to come in and view the artwork. I am looking to start that up again. Do your patrons look forward to the exhibitions or specific artists? Most customers look forward to the new art work. Do you think it would benefit other restaurants in town to showcase art? I believe that other restaurants would benefit by showcasing local artists art. I talk to a lot of owners and tell them the advantages of displaying local artists work. Some drawbacks could be lack of wall space, size, type and amount of artwork that is displayed. The time it takes to organize and coordinate the various artist to display their work. In my situation the benefits of displaying the art far exceeds any drawbacks. What is on the horizon? What are you looking forward to? To continue to support local artists. I would love to see some of the artists that start out at the Brookwood Café make a major impact in the art world. Thomas Kelly is a Hamilton-based artist and member of the Hamilton Arts Council. His work can be found at thomaskellyart.com.
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