WW through the lens
By SCOtt MuRPHy
From the vantage point of his childhood home at the crosssection of Alexander Road and Scott Avenue, Joe Ryan thought he knew every inch of West Windsor. For years, when he wasn’t walking to the local shop-
ping center, train station, or high school—all conveniently close by—he would regularly bike or drive over every inch of the town he loved.
But at the beginning of this year, the now 53-year-old IT specialist returned from his current home in a Philadelphia suburb
and surprised himself by discovering new areas off Route 1 that he had never encountered.
“I looked on a map and found that there’s a trail that walks in from Washington Road,” Ryan said during a recent Google Chat conversation. “You walk in about
See RYAN, Page 6
Leaving a legacy
Mary Gay AbbottYoung reflects on her long career at the Rescue Mission of Trenton
By KRisten Hunt
Over a century ago, the Trenton community was faced with the crucial need to help residents struggling with homelessness and hunger in the area. It started with a shelter that opened its doors, day and night, to those seeking refuge.
There were no criteria, just two simple questions: “What’s your name?” and “Are you hungry?”
The Shelter was more than just a safe haven—it was a symbol of hope. Today, the Rescue Mission of Trenton is dedicated to serving the same cause for all individuals in need across Mercer County. More than just hope, the mission helps find potential and opportunity.
Over the years, individuals have not just provided food and shelter, but also shown the path towards a better future. In just the last year, the non-profit has served 4,636 individuals, 193,290 meals, and provided 106 forms of housing.
Mary Gay Abbott-Young. With her contribution, alongside the help of volunteers, staff, board and donors, the Rescue Mission has become an anchor for the community. Over the years, it has addressed the needs of clients and expanded resources in eight key sectors, from the Behavioral Health Center to Vocational Development to the latest endeavor, the New Direction program.
Abbott-Young, who embodied the spirit of the Rescue Mission in her work for more than 50 years, officially retired from the organization effective June 30. With her retirement, she stepped down from her role as president.
In 2021, she handed off the position of CEO to her son, Barrett Young. The president’s job is oversight of all fundraising and grant/contract management, while the CEO has oversight of all development Work, and agency operations.
The Rescue Mission is holding a “Retirement Celebration
For Mary Gay Abbott Young” on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 2-4 p.m. at Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. Anyone interested in joining the celebration can go to eventbrite.com and search for “Retirement Celebration For Mary Gay Abbott-Young.”
For more than half of its existence, the Rescue Mission had been led by CEO and president See ABBOTT-YOUNG, Page
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Lenny Anklowitz, third from right wearing teal and grey, owner of the Beverage Barn liquor store on Clarksville Road, stands with his crew in front of the business in a 1994 photo from the book “Images of West Windsor, New Jersey” by Joe Ryan. The store was torn down a short time later to make way for the Village Square shopping center.
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SWEET SUCCESS SOCIETY: A DIABETES GROUP
Monday, Aug 5; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Monday, Aug 12; 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept 3; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A group for anyone with diabetes or caring for one of the 37 million Americans living with diabetes. Learn and discuss healthy ways to manage diabetes alongside peers and Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Empower yourself and others towards a healthy lifestyle and success in diabetes self-management.
CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Monday, Aug 5 + 19; 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Caring for a chronically ill senior can take a physical and emotional toll on family members. An Oaks Integrated Care Caregiver Specialist will conduct these interactive groups on crucial topics and facilitate a supportive group experience.
ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS
Monday, Aug 5 + 19; 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
An Oaks Integrated Care caregiver specialist will conduct these interactive groups on crucial topics and facilitate a supportive group experience.
GOT STRESS?
Tuesday, Aug 6; 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept 3; 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Support group about dealing with stress. When you experience stress, your body produces physical and mental responses. Gain valuable insight about how others deal with similar situations.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, Aug 7; 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Supportive discussion group for those caring for a loved one who is aging or has a chronic illness-shared experiences can be healing. An Oaks Integrated Care caregiver specialist will conduct these interactive groups on crucial topics and facilitate a supportive group experience.
DANCE IT OUT!
Friday, Aug 9; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 20; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept 6; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 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.
A great way to get kid your kids out and active during these summer days off from school.
WHAT’S EATING YOU?
Monday, Aug 12; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept 9; 11:00 a.m. – 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.
LETTING GO OF CLUTTER
Tuesday, Aug 13; 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This support group explores how our emotional ties to our “stuff” can create clutter and affect our mood.
An Oaks Integrated Care caregiver specialist will conduct these interactive groups on crucial topics and facilitate a supportive group experience.
MASTER/TEACHER LEVEL REIKI CERTIFICATION
Monday, Aug 19; 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This Reiki Master level class is for those who have been certified in Reiki level 2 and have been practicing for at least 6 months. Master Level deepens ones Reiki practice and adds focus, clarity and integrity to go deeper within to fully integrate the Reiki tools you already have. $160
DIZZINESS – CAUSES AND PREVENTION
Monday, Aug 19; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Are you light-headed? Unsteady on your feet? Do you feel off balance? Join Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. and learn about the causes and treatment for dizziness.
TAKE HOME COLORECTAL KIT
Tuesday, Aug 20; 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Participants will attend a lecture about colon health, and receive a stool sample kit to use at home and mail back.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Wednesday, Aug 21; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Quieting your mind, even for a short while, can have profound effects on both your body and your mind. Come learn to lower the volume of your mind’s chatter. No experience is necessary.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, Aug 21; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Support and information for family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease. An Oaks Integrated Care
caregiver specialist will conduct these interactive groups on crucial topics and facilitate a supportive group experience.
HEALTHRHYTHMS® DRUM CIRCLE
Wednesday, Aug 21; 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Drum your cares away with our monthly drum circle. It’s lots of fun and a great stress reliever. Beginners welcome; drums will be provided. Mauri Tyler, CTRS, CMP $15
WOMEN’S SUMMER BOOK
CLUB: WHEN WOMEN WERE DRAGONS BY KELLY BARNHILL
Thursday, Aug 22; 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A Goodreads best Book of the Year.
“A fiery feminist fantasy tale set in 1950’s America where thousands of women have spontaneously transformed into dragons, exploding notions of a woman’s place in the world and expanding minds about accepting others for who they really are.” Bring your book to class and come prepared to have a lively discussion with other women readers.
WISE WOMEN
Thursday, Aug 22; 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join a community of women as we discuss relevant topics and find purpose, meaning and community.
ORTHO 101: TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Monday, Aug 26; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join Orthopedic Program Coordinator, Denise Berdecia, MSN, RN, ONC; Lead Rehabilitation Therapists, Maureen Stevens, PT, DPT, GCS, Cert. MDT; and
Sarah Masco, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA; for an in-depth discussion on total hip replacements. These experts will explain preventative treatment, talking to a surgeon, decision for surgery, hospital expectations, and recovery with outpatient therapy.
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug 27; 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
CLEAN LIVING IN A TOXIC WORLD
Wednesday, Aug 28; 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Toxins are all around us - in the air we breathe, the products we use and the food we eat. Learn what these toxins can do to our body and ways to avoid them and live a cleaner life with Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.
REIKI SHARE
Wednesday, Aug 28; 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
For folks who have been Reiki certified to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Open only to those certified in Reiki. Please bring a sheet and small pillow.
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free for clients and Rescue Mission staff.
Abbott-Young started at the Rescue Mission as a program coordinator in 1978, after serving as a social worker in VISTA, then a counselor in a detoxification center. She rose to become CEO—a position she held from 1986 until 2021.
According to a profile in the New York Times, Abbott-Young grew up in a workingclass neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Her parents never graduated high school, but they stressed the importance of education to their children.
Abbot-Young earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s in education from Temple University. Her goal was to work at a job that dealt with poverty and substitute abuse issues, and she came across a job posting at the Rescue Mission, which was relatively close to where she was living.
“It was the right place for me to be, and as it turns out, I was the right person for the Rescue Mission,” Abbott-Young said in an interview with Community News Service in July, after her retirement.
Abbott-Young talked about the challenges that came with running a non-profit like the Rescue Mission. Having seen the struggle clients have faced with substance abuse and behavioral health issues—such as relapse—and losing individuals to addic-
tion, the importance is never losing hope, and to never stop giving that same hope to clients to be excited and optimistic about their future.
“It’s fantastic work to be able to take someone in off the street, get them in, give them a bed to sleep in, get them a meal, allow them to get a shower, allow them to have access to clothing, all those kinds of things are wonderful,” Abbott-Young said. “To go to the next step and begin the process with them, of trying to involve them in the network that would be able to help them find permanent housing. It’s fantastic work.”
The business model of the organization has seen significant advancements in services with the change of licenser standards, business operation standards, and advancements in behavioral health solutions. Frequent interaction with the government has driven positive change by necessity.
As the nonprofit competed for—and was awarded government contracts—new and innovative ways to help were granted. The Medication Assisted Treatment program, for example, changed how the Rescue Mission has been able to effectively assist individuals with serious addiction problems to begin their recovery process.
Despite the challenges and uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, staff still provided around-the-clock care. With
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of the pandemic, Young’s first initiative was to heighten the safety and protection of staff and clients through an unsettling time.
ronment of the rescue mission, he watched how tirelessly his mother worked to help those suffering in unimaginable ways.
the rescue mission,” Barrett Young said.
courtesy of the Rescue Mission of Trenton.)
safety measures executed by now-CEO Barrett Young, doors remained open, with food clothing and social services available, and hundreds of people coming into the shelter each night. The organization partnered to open a unit for people who were COVID positive. Staff were masked, adhering to social distancing guidelines once enforced by the CDC.
Having stepped in as CEO at the height
Coming out of the pandemic, he was then able to focus on continuing the legacy that his mother had built at the Rescue Mission. Continuing to provide these outstanding services while expanding to meet the needs of the community was and still is his top priority.
“It used to be like, mental health was over here, and substance use was over here, and the two never intersected. Whereas now, the whole focus is on how you treat the full person. And I think that that’s a wonderful shift in this industry,” Barrett Young said.
Looking at the future, he said he aims to help keep the Rescue Mission around for another hundred years. The New Direction program in development focuses on working with individuals to transform their mindset to live to their fullest potential and have higher optimism about their future.
“What it does is it says here’s a way to look at work and to look at yourself in a whole new way. You are not a loser; you are not something that can be thrown away” Barrett Young said. “You are a person of value. The person of value who can have a better future is really the business of the rescue mission,”
He has been surrounded with social work his whole life. Growing up in the envi-
The CEO explains the overarching despair that people suffer from when they come to the Rescue Mission, which he has seen since he was a child, and how it has given him a passion to help others.
He addresses the need to see people not for what they’ve become because of their circumstance, but who they have the potential to be.
“Everybody in their life has done the little worksheet that asks, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’” Young said. “I’ve never in the history of the world have seen someone write, ‘I want to be homeless,’ or ‘I want to be a drug addict,’ or have mental health issues. Nobody aspires for that. I don’t believe that they deserve that. They deserve better, but they need help.”
Young attributes much of this philosophy to Mary Gay’s proven reputation as a leader in the community, and dedication to fighting for the people she serves.
“The number of times that I’ve seen her interact with the individuals who walked in that had little to nothing. And I mean like, it was raining, and I didn’t even have a coat. She would take her own coat off and give it to somebody. And that’s one of the things that I have instilled in the staff since I’ve worked here. And it’s part of the fabric of
Abbott-Young recently received a Lifetime Transformational Leadership Award from the N.J. Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies and was honored by the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber with a Women of Achievement Award.
In a letter to Abbott-Young, State Senator Shirley Turner wrote, “You have not only taught those you serve to believe in themselves—you have taught our community to believe in those you serve.”
Reflecting on these words, Abbott-Young stated that the Mercer County community played a significant role in the success of the Rescue Mission, and that they have done their part promoting services to people in need.
“We hear of communities that are trying to criminalize homelessness. And so, my role in this community has been to provide the services that the homeless clients need,” she said. “But I have also been very fortunate to do that in a community that recognizes the problem and to lesser or greater extent wants to be part of the solution.”
“If we believe that they deserve different opportunities, then we should fight for them. And she lived that every day,” Barrett Young said. “And when she retires, she’s not going to stop fighting for those people. It’s just in her core.”
Mary Gay Abbott-Young, recently retired president of the Rescue Mission of Trenton, at daybreak near the Delaware River.
(Photo by Michael Mancuso,
10 minutes and there’s an unseen view of the train bridge. I’d been in the town my whole life and didn’t even know it was there.”
As a reward for his effort, Ryan used his faithful Nikon D610 to capture a striking image of the Princeton Dinky train crossing over the bridge on its way to its regular
destination in Princeton Junction.
Nearby, north of the intersection of Washington Road and Route 1, he also found the Penns Neck Cemetery, also known as the Schenk-Kovenhoven Cemetery, where he took several more photos, including one of the town’s oldest tombstones, which dates back to 1746.
“I’ve always loved history and asked the
West Windsor Historical Society online what and where the oldest headstone was in town, and they mentioned this one,” says Ryan. “The only thing you can see on the stone are the letters ‘ml’. They don’t even know who it is.”
These photos and many more can be found in Ryan’s recently released 114-page debut book Images of West Windsor, New Jersey, which is currently available for purchase online via Amazon, with other outlets to follow soon.
The book, which showcases a wide variety of areas in the town, isn’t meant to be a thorough highlight reel. Instead, Ryan intended the book to be both a journey of his three decades as a photographer as well as a nostalgic ode to a place that seems to resonate with him more and more as he gets older.
“Anyone who is looking for a definitive history book of West Windsor should get Paul Ligeti’s book (“West Windsor Then and Now: A New Perspective,” see U.S. 1, Aug. 10, 2022), which is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the town,” says Ryan. “I hope my book brings back memories for those who grew up there or who moved away. The town has changed so fast. I feel it’s very important to save some of those everyday sites that we remember for the future.”
often be found improving his craft by taking pictures of sites around town or sneaking his camera into live rock concerts. By 1993, a publicist for the jam band Grateful Dead was impressed enough with his photos that he granted Ryan a press pass to shoot at their concert at Giants Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey. A fanzine related to the group published the photos, and Ryan was granted access to follow-up shows.
“Looking back, I had very little experience understanding the camera and how it reacted to natural lighting and stage lighting,” recalls Ryan. “I don’t know what I would be doing if it wasn’t for the Dead. They opened up all kinds of doors for me.”
The list of bands that Ryan took pictures of afterward could fill up a book, one that he may even work on soon. Acts he filmed included the Allman Brothers, Duran Duran, James Taylor, and LCD Soundsystem. There was also a tour across the Southwest with Austin, Texas-based roots band The Gourds.
When Ryan first picked up a camera back in 1991, West Windsor had a population of just over 15,000 residents. Armed with the precious Canon AT-1 that his father had bought him, he felt a kinship with the field while taking photography classes at Mercer County Community College. When not attending school, he could
But the two acts Ryan claims to have vibed with the most are legendary New York rock band Blondie and the New Zealand-based alternative group The Church. Ryan claims a photo book of the former is a possibility in the future. As for the latter, he points to a recent band tour poster hanging on his living room wall. “You see this?” he exclaims. “That’s my photo on their poster. Ordinarily, I wouldn’t let a group do that, but they’re so nice and I love them so much.”
Over the years, as Ryan worked to perfect his craft, he claims to have learned a
Two of West Windsor’s major bodies of water in photos from Joe Ryan’s book, “Images of West Windsor, New Jersey.” At left is Grover’s Mill Pond in 1999. At right, the sun sets over the lake in Mercer County Park in 1993.
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lot about making the most of the natural light, painstakingly developing his photos in a dark room and experimenting with the endless variations available via the photo editing software known as Photoshop.
“I was always interested in angles and storylines and didn’t realize for a long time that it was photography that I was really into,” he says. “Freezing a moment always represented another world to me, and I wanted to learn that.”
As he improved, Ryan switched to a Nikon and spent whatever spare time he had taking pictures of West Windsor, the best of which are in his book. He snapped whatever resonated or had “soul” as he calls it, whether that was a dilapidated red barn on North Post Road, the middle school he attended in Dutch Neck, the
classic Aljon’s pizza shop in the pre-renovated shopping center, or the fire station across from his home.
At the top of his list was always Grovers Mill, which he considers to be the ultimate heart and soul of the town. “It’s got the most spirit,” Ryan enthuses. “There’s something special about it.”
He recalls a time during the 1980s when the family’s landlord told them he was in Florida when the famous Orson Welles broadcast was on the radio. Fearing that his home was destroyed, he immediately drove all the way back, only to find that the news broadcast was, in fact, a hoax.
“I heard that from a few of the old-timers, so those stories always stuck with me,” says Ryan. “So, the pond, the mill, the water tower. There’s a beauty and energy
there and that’s why they’re my favorite photos in the book.”
When it came to assembling the hundreds, if not thousands of photos Ryan had taken over three decades, he learned that he had to consider certain legalities.
For instance, it’s illegal to include people’s homes without permission, just as he couldn’t include West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South without consent.
Instead, Ryan painstakingly considered the design elements that he wanted for his debut, as well as creating what he calls “flow”. “It’s just a seamless collection of shots that were taken over 30 years, and I want people to think about when they lived in West Windsor and perhaps it will take them back to their childhood,” he says.
Even though “Images of West Windsor”
seems to call for a sequel, Ryan claims he’s not thinking of one. At the moment, he has his hands full with consulting work, married life, and two teenage sons. He says other books, like the aforementioned concert tome, or a potential exploration of his family’s roots in Ireland, would take precedence.
Still, the experience of putting together his debut also made him fully appreciate West Windsor more than he ever did before. “There was a vibe there,” he says. “I’m so fortunate that we grew up there. I mean, I could ride my bike anywhere. It was amazing. I don’t know if I appreciated that at the time, but I do now.”
Images of West Windsor, New Jersey by Joe Ryan is currently available via Amazon’s online website.
A photo of Grover Farm (left) in 2007 and the entrance to the Schenck Cemetery in 2024 are two photos in Joe Ryan’s book, “Images of West Windsor, New Jersey.”
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Hazardous materials (aerosol cans, pesticides & herbicides, paint thinner, oil based paint, stains & varnishes, gasoline, driveway sealer, thermostats/mercury, fluorescent & CFL bulbs, insect repellents) liquids, heating oil, infectious waste, radioactive materials, explosives, munitions, railroad ties, asbestos, acetylene tanks, mattresses, latex paint, construction/renovation debris
WHAT NOT TOBRING:
Thank you for keeping West Windsor clean!
Township of West Windsor Public Works
Township of West Windsor Public Works
Thank you for keeping West Windsor clean!
70 Southfield Road, West Windsor
Hazardous materials (aerosol cans, pesticides & herbicides, paint thinner, oil based paint, stains & varnishes, gasoline, driveway sealer, thermostats/mercury, fluorescent & CFL bulbs, insect repellents) liquids, heating oil, infectious waste, radioactive materials, explosives, munitions, railroad ties, asbestos, acetylene tanks, mattresses, latex paint, construction/renovation debris
WHAT NOT TOBRING:
Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor
Thank you for keeping West Windsor clean!
70 Southfield Road, West Windsor “Paper Shred Event”
Shred Event”
Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor
Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor
Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor
Shred Event”
Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor
Thank you for keeping West Windsor clean!
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
Hazardous materials (aerosol cans, pesticides & herbicides, paint thinner, oil based paint, stains & varnishes, gasoline, driveway sealer, thermostats/mercury, fluorescent & CFL bulbs, insect repellents) liquids, heating oil, infectious waste, radioactive materials, explosives, munitions, railroad ties, asbestos, acetylene tanks, mattresses, latex paint, construction/renovation debris
Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor
Township of West Windsor Southfield Road, West Windsor “Paper
Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor “Paper Shred Event”
Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor “Paper
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
Shred Event”
Shred
Shred Event”
Shred Event”
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
“Paper Shred Event”
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8AM – 12PM
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
Limit papers to
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
confidential/sensitive materials only
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger.
against identity theft shred materials with your Social Security numbers,
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger. NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger.
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger.
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger.
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger.
*LIMIT 8 boxes–10lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes.
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger. NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger. NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides
*LIMIT 8 boxes–10lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger.
NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
*LIMIT 8 boxes–10lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger. NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
*LIMIT 8 boxes–10lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
*LIMIT 8 boxes 0lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes.
NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.
*LIMIT 8 boxes 0lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
*LIMIT 8 boxes 0lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
*LIMIT 8 boxes 0lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
*LIMIT 8 boxes 0lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
**ADDITIONS TO THIS EVENT**
*LIMIT 8 boxes 0lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
*LIMIT 8 boxes 0lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned to you!
**ADDITIONS TO THIS EVENT**
**ADDITIONS TO THIS EVENT**
FOOD DRIVE
FOOD DRIVE
FOOD DRIVE
FOOD DRIVE
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FOOD DRIVE
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Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
CLOTHING DRIVE
CLOTHING DRIVE
(individual bowl or small boxes),
CLOTHING DRIVE
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
CLOTHING DRIVE
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
CLOTHING DRIVE
CLOTHING DRIVE
CLOTHING DRIVE
CLOTHING DRIVE
CLOTHING DRIVE
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s lothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, purses, belts & ties.
vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, purses, belts & ties.
CLOTHING DRIVE
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, purses, belts & ties.
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats,
Don’t need it anymore? Don’t throw it away! RECYCLE BY DONATING YOUR CLOTHING
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, purses, belts & ties.
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, purses, belts & ties.
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, purses, belts & ties.
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, purses, belts & ties.
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, purses, belts & ties.
GOODWILL will be on site collecting clean gently used women, men and children’s clothing & accessories such as shoes, hats,
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Prehab: Pete Davidson sets Aug. 18 tour stop in Trenton
By Joe Emanski
Saturday Night Live alumnus Pete Davidson is set to take the stage at Patriots Theater stage on Saturday, Aug. 18 as part of his “Prehab” comedy tour.
Davidson, who starred in the 2023 Peacock comedy-drama series Bupkis, has been on tour all summer, including a July 20 show at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City that one fan on Reddit’s Pete Davidson forum called “hysterical.”
He is scheduled to appear at the Trenton War Memorial at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster.
Bupkis, a semi-autobiographical comedy series that also starred Edie Falco and Joe Pesci, ran for one season on Peacock. It was picked up for a second season, but Davidson announced in March that the show would not continue.
Davidson joined the cast of NBC’s Sat-
another, Turbo Fonzarelli, debuted on Netflix in January.
Davidson co-wrote and starred in the 2020 Judd Apatow movie The King of Staten Island, which like Bupkis, is said to be partly based on the life of Davidson, a Staten Island native. He has also appeared in the movies The Suicide Squad, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Meet Cute, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Dumb Money. He is also set to play the role of Joey Ramone in the planned future Netflix movie I Slept With Joey Ramone, currently in production.
urday Night Live in 2014, when he was just 20. He remained a part of the performing ensemble through 2022, becoming known in his tenure for his “Weekend Update”
sketches. He returned to host the premiere episode of the 49th season of SNL on Oct. 14.
He filmed his first stand-up comedy special, Pete Davidson: SMD, in New York in 2016. His stand-up special, Alive From New York, ran on Netflix starting in 2020, and
Tickets for the Prehab show at Patriots Theater start at $49.50. The show is billed as a “phone-free experience,” with the use of phones, smart watches, and other digital accessories prohibited during the show. Guests must agree to secure their devices in locked Yondr pouches for the duration of the show. Guests keep the pouches with them and can open them in designated Phone Use Areas if needed. Guests who use devices during the show may be removed from the venue.
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the War Memorial in trenton, home to Patriots theater. (Photo courtesy of the state of New Jersey.)
Butterfly Festival returns to Watershed institute Aug. 3
The 24th annual Watershed Butterfly Festival is set to take place this year on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Watershed Institute.
The event will feature tours of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House and the Insect Zoo. Live music and entertainment is planned for throughout the day, including animal shows featuring Eyes of the Wild. The Butterfly and Bug Parade, led by Lady Monarch, Ms. Allison, is intended for young children.
At the festival, adults and children alike can learn through hands-on exhibits about watersheds and the need to protect rivers, lakes and streams. Food and drink will be available for sale, including a water truck provided by New Jersey American Water. Festival goers will also be able to purchase butterfly wings and other items at the Watershed Gift Shop.
There are two sessions scheduled: one for 9:30 a.m. to noon, and another for 12:30 to 3 p.m. Eyes of the Wild shows are scheduled for 10 a.m. for the morning session and 12:45 for the afternoon session. Pre-registration is available online
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‘Grown Up Camp’ offers adults a
For the parents out there who drop their kids off at summer camp each day and wish they could stick around and play along, there is an answer: Grown Up Camp.
On Aug. 10, Screamin’ Hill Brewery, Liberty Lake Picnics and Events and Blend Bar and Bistro will host the third annual Grown Up Camp at 60-acre Liberty Lake.
Planned “grown-up” activities include boating, rock climbing, water balloon tosses, swimming, mini golf and something called archery tag.
Also on the schedule are a threelegged race, wall ball, 3-v-3 hoops, pickle-
ball, tug of war, Wiffle ball, water trampoline, laser tag, kickball and flag football.
Live music will be provided by Jakfire. Craft beer will be provided by Cream Ridge-based Screamin’ Hill Brewery.
Food trucks Relish the Dog, Smokin’ Rev and Toscano’s will also be on hand.
Grown Up Camp is for grown-ups only and costs $30 to attend ($40 at the door).
To purchase discount tickets in advance, go to libertylakepicnic.com/grownupcamp. The event is semi rain or shine; in the event of extreme weather, the rain date is Sunday, Aug. 11, but mere rain will not be expected to be cause enough for cancellation.
Candlelight Concerts coming to Masonic Temple on Aug. 17
Candlelight Concerts look to bring the phenomenon of a live, multisensory musical experience to locations throughout the world.
On Saturday, Aug. 17, the concert series will be at the Masonic Temple in Trenton for a performance of the music of Antonio Vivaldi, followed by a second concert, a tribute to Taylor Swift, all under the gentle glow of candlelight.
The Highline String Quartet are set to take the stage at the Masonic Temple at 6:30 p.m. to perform works from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” as well as selections from “Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint-Saens.
That concert will be followed by a second concert, “A Tribute to Taylor Swift,” at 9 p.m. The Highline Quartet will play interpretations of Taylor Swift songs including “Love Story,” “Cardigan,” “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Anti-Hero,” “You Belong With Me” and “Shake It Off.”
Admission to each concert is separate. Tickets for the concerts range in price from $35 to $60. The Highline String Quartet are scheduled to return on Saturday, Sept. 28 for an encore performance of Vivaldi, followed that night by a tribute concert featuring the music of Coldplay. The Masonic Temple is located at 100 Barrack Street, Trenton. Web: feverup. com. A candlelight concert in Madrid. (Photo courtesy
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Like any other disease, an eating disorder won’t just go away if left untreated. In fact, eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness in the US. It’s one reason we’ve transformed our center for eating disorders. In our completely redesigned, state-of-the-art 20-bed facility at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, we treat out- and inpatients as young as 14. In fact, we have the state’s only specialized eating disorders unit just for adolescents, with counseling and services for the family as well. Our experienced, compassionate team of physicians, licensed clinical therapists, creative arts therapists, nutritionists and other eating disorders specialists provide each patient with individualized treatment and skills they can use for a lifetime. Let us help. To learn more, visit rwjbh.org/eatingdisorders
Greater Access to Emergency Care at Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Expanded Emergency Department Capacity Part of Continuing Investments in Trenton
Capital Health has officially opened expanded Emergency Department space for patient care at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) located at 750 Brunswick Avenue in Trenton. The Emergency Department at RMC has added 16 new beds to allow for 50 beds total (including fast track beds) with an additional trauma bay bringing the total of trauma-dedicated beds to three.
The project benefited significantly from a $6.3 million grant through the American Rescue Plan Act and a partnership with the Department of Community Affairs.
“The health care landscape in the City of Trenton has seen significant changes in recent years, so it’s more important than ever for Capital Health to preserve and expand key medical services and patient-centered care,” said Samuel J. Plumeri, Jr., chairman, Capital Healthcare Inc. Board of Trustees. “By pairing Capital Health’s commitment and vision with the key support of our elected officials, the Department of Community Affairs and the Department of Health, and other key partners, we can keep working to increase the breadth of emergency care available
to accommodate more patients and continue to address the pressing health care needs our neighbors face every day.”
“The expansion of our Emergency Department at Capital Health Regional Medical Center would not have been possible without the support of our elected officials as well as New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs and Department of Health,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Thanks to their support, we are able to make ongoing investments in the communities we serve and foster our shared commitment to providing Trenton area residents with access to advanced, comprehensive health care.”
This increase in capacity at the Emergency Department marks the beginning of extensive renovations at RMC that include additional patient floors and a new state-of-the-art cardiac surgery suite. The projects will all benefit from funding from the state, thanks to the support of the state legislative delegation for the 15th district and the Governor’s Office. Additional projects beyond the ED at RMC will also benefit from a $500,000 grant from Bank of America which was awarded to Capital Health to support expanded access at the Trenton location.
Capital Health Regional Medical Center is home to a state designated comprehensive stroke center (part of the Capital Institute for Neurosciences), the Level II Bristol-Myers Squibb Trauma Center, a cardiac surgery and cardiovascular services program, and Mercer County’s designated Emergency Mental Health Services Center. RMC also offers inpatient and outpatient radiology services, dialysis, and numerous other medical services.
For more information about Capital Health, visit capitalhealth.org. If you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Pediatric-Friendly Emergency Care at Capital Health – East Trenton
A trip to an emergency room can be overwhelming for anyone, but for children it can be especially scary. To help families in Trenton feel more comfortable while their children receive emergency care, Capital Health recently added pediatric-friendly rooms to the Emergency Department at Capital Health – East Trenton. Located at 601 Hamilton Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey (where St. Francis Medical Center used to be), the East Trenton emergency room facilities feature a section of rooms designed to put children more at ease with pediatric seating, a toy closet, and brighter new fabrics and décor.
“As health care evolves in Trenton, residents can rest assured that we continue to provide emergency care for our younger patients and that we are responsive to what the community needs and asks for,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health.
“The satellite emergency department at Capital Health – East Trenton is open 24/7 to the community with emergency room physicians and nurses who are specifically trained to care for all kinds of emergencies that children experience, including injuries and illnesses.”
The toy closet in the new pediatric-friendly Emergency Department space was made possible through the generosity of the Capital Health Auxiliary. The Capital Health Auxiliary is a dedicated group of individuals organized to support educational and health programs at Capital Health that benefit its patients and communities.
On December 21, 2022, Capital Health assumed responsibility for health care services previously provided by St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. That campus, which now operates an Emergency Department and some outpatient services, has been renamed Capital Health – East Trenton and is home to an
outpatient medicine clinic, the Capital Health School of Nursing and School of Radiologic Technology, and the CARES Child Wellness Program.
In addition to the new pediatric-friendly area of the Emergency Department at Capital Health – East Trenton, Capital Health continues to operate a specialized Pediatric Emergency Department at its nearby Hopewell campus for patients in Mercer and Bucks counties who are newborns through 20 years of age. From the waiting room to all clinical areas, this 16-bed unit is designed just for children and parents and is staffed by boardcertified physicians and pediatric-trained nurses. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell is also home to a Pediatric Observation Program that allows children who are not well enough to go home, but not sick enough to stay be admitted as inpatients to receive continuous, quality, family-centered care under observation for complaints such as respiratory disorders, dehydration, and illnesses by fever to name a few. If at any time a child requires additional care or an extended stay, Capital Health partners with local children’s hospitals who will assume care and help coordinate a transfer to their facility. For more information about Capital Health – East Trenton, visit capitalhealth.org/easttrenton.
Capital Health Partnering with TVAX Biomedical to Offer Brain Cancer Immunotherapy Trial
Only Participating Clinical Site in the Northeast United States
Capital Health Cancer Center has announced that it has joined TVAX Biomedical, Inc.’s clinical trial to study a potential novel therapy for glioblastoma (GBM), the most common type of malignant brain cancer. Capital Health Cancer Center is one of five clinical sites open in the United States and currently the only East Coast location north of Florida to offer access to the TVAX trial.
“Our participation in clinical trials is critical to Capital Health’s focus on providing the best and most personalized care possible for our patients,” said DR. NAVID REDJAL, director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Capital Health.
“Thanks to the efforts of our amazing clinical and research teams, we’re excited to offer this groundbreaking trial to our patients and contribute data to a study that could lead to an exciting new therapy for treating GBM.”
There have been many trials over the past 20 years seeking to use the power of the immune system to attack GBM. None to date has proven effective. The investigational approach proposed by the TVAX protocol utilizes a patient’s own tumor cells to create a vaccine, which then is given to the patient to generate a specific immune response to their tumor. The laboratory collects, activates and expands these anti-tumor immune cells, which may lead to a more robust immune response when given back to the patient. The goal of this study is to evaluate whether or not this approach will overcome the natural tumor immune suppression of GBM and allow the immune system to kill remaining tumor cells.
“We’re excited to be part of studies like the TVAX trial and offer patients new possibilities for treatment of glioblastoma,” said DR. MICHAEL SALACZ, director of Medical Neuro-Oncology at Capital Health. “This is a true personalized treatment approach that uses a patient’s own tumor to unlock the power of their immune system to kill any remaining cancer cells. Our participation in the study could lead to better outcomes for patients and their families fighting brain tumors like glioblastoma in our region and beyond.”
“TVAX Biomedical is very pleased to include Capital Health and the expertise of Drs. Navid Redjal and Michael Salacz and their entire staff in this study. We hope this late-stage clinical study will significantly improve clinical outcomes for these patients with so few options,” said Dr. Wayne Carter, CEO of TVAX Biomedical. The TVAX clinical trial at Capital Health Cancer Center is open to adults from age 18 to 80 with a new diagnosis of glioblastoma with methylguanine methyltranserase (MGMT) that is active or “unmethylated.” Because collecting enough cells to create the vaccine is the first step of this immune treatment, patients will need to be able to have surgery at Capital Health. Trial screening is required to determine if candidates meet the full criteria for participation in any clinical trial.
The Center for Neuro-Oncology, part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences and Capital Health Cancer Center, is a referral center for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer involving the brain and spine. The Center is housed in state-of-the-art facilities where patients have access to an experienced and caring team of physicians, nurses and staff who work closely with referring physicians to facilitate rapid and thorough evaluations and recommendations for patients and their families. In addition to providing advanced neuro-oncologic and neuroscience care, the Center participates in clinical trials to develop better ways to fight cancer. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/neurooncology.
To learn more about this and other ongoing trials available at Capital Health’s Center for Neuro-Oncology, please call 609.394.4130.
Capital Health Attains National Reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
Fourth consecutive accreditation demonstrates Capital Health’s commitment to improving comprehensive breast care
Capital Health’s Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, part of Capital Health Cancer Center, has received reaccreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).
“With this reaccreditation, patients can have confidence in our ability to accurately diagnose and provide the best possible treatment for breast cancer and other breast health conditions,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, medical director of the Capital Health Cancer Center. “With a full range of breast care available under one roof, such as annual screenings, advanced diagnostics, genetic counseling and testing, leading-edge oncology care and a high risk breast cancer program, patients benefit from the combined knowledge of an expansive medical team that includes breast surgeons, radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists, rehabilitation services, and related support services.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States after skin cancer. Programs accredited by the NAPBC follow a model for organizing and managing a breast center to facilitate multidisciplinary, integrated, and comprehensive breast cancer services. The NAPBC focuses on the spectrum of a patient’s journey with breast cancer or breast disease, including prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship. By setting high standards, NAPBC accreditation guides breast centers in providing comprehensive breast care based on scientific evidence.
“ACS Quality programs are grounded in more than a century of experience and participation is an important measure of a hospital’s surgical quality. As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, Capital Health has shown a commitment to providing the best possible patient care, evaluating that care in a rigorous fashion, and dedicating themselves to continuous self-improvement,” said ACS Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Patricia L. Turner.
As an institution accredited by the NAPBC, Capital Health also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner in recognition of its dedication to consistently improving procedures and approaches while maintaining a critical eye on process at every step. The Surgical Quality Partner designation lets patients know that Capital Health’s Center for Comprehensive Breast Care is dedicated to quality and relentless self-improvement and has been accredited by the ACS. Patients can trust that the care they receive at Surgical Quality Partner hospitals adheres to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality.
Capital Health’s Center for Comprehensive Breast Care offers a complete range of personalized, breast care programs and services from advanced diagnostics and genetic testing to leading edge cancer care all at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. From cancer to cysts, abscesses, lesions, breast pain and other breast-related disorders, patients receive care from a multidisciplinary team that collaborates closely to develop a personalized treatment plan. For more information, call 609.537.6767 or visit capitalbreast.org.
Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, is home to the Center for Comprehensive Breast Care as well as other centers of excellence specializing in lung care, liver health, neuro-oncology, pancreatic health, and robotic-assisted surgery. To learn more, visit capitalhealthcancer.org.
WW-P high schools’ first cricket season a success
By Justin Feil
Representation can provide validation and support.
That’s exactly what happened when the sister schools in the West Windsor-Plainsboro District offered cricket as a schoolsanctioned sport for the first time last spring. It gave validation and support to the schools’ population with roots in the sport that ranks second in the world in popularity behind only soccer.
Both High School North and High School South had strong turnouts for their first seasons with more than 100 players joining the sport between the schools. Teams were co-ed. They played a schedule that matched them against each other as well as J.P. Stevens and Monroe.
“There were a few kids who were playing professionally. And there were few kids who played in their backyard. So it was a combination of both and it was a great experience,” said North coach Deepali Rokade. It was designed to be inclusive with the schools playing the shorter T20 version that
will be used in the 2028 Olympics, and electing to use a softball rather than the leather ball used in international play. Using the softer ball kept costs down by not forcing students to buy the full protective equipment necessary with the harder ball.
“It’s just a matter of time before cricket becomes very big,” said South coach
Edward “Tito” Odumbe. “This is just the beginning, because most of the players who actually play cricket in the U.S. in the youth league did not come because it was softball. They thought they are past that stage. But now that they realize what it is, as much as it was a softball thing, most of them as the games continued and progressed they came
and joined the team.”
Cricket came about when the schools polled their students about the possibility of adding sports. They haven’t added anything since fencing in 2006. Students were asked about the emerging sports of flag football and cricket, both of which will be included in the 2028 Olympics. While flag football had little interest, initial sign-up numbers in cricket were close to 200 students.
“We had several students tell us that they were happy to have something that represented them and wear the school colors,” said South athletic director Kate Dobinson.
When registration officially opened, South had 56 students and North had 44 students sign up.
With a good number participants, the next step was leadership, and both schools were fortunate to hire highly qualified coaches to lead their programs.
Odumbe was once named the best upcoming Kenyan player in the early 1980s. He was on the 1996 Kenya team that made its Cricket World Cup debut and took down
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Members of the WW-P High School South cricket team.
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two-time world champion West Indies. He brought international and professional playing experience and managing experience to South.
“My playing days are gone and I’m semiretired, so I have all the pleasure I need,” he said. “I’m doing what I like most, playing cricket and teaching it.”
Rokade was captain of the Junior Girls team in India, and the only two-time national champion while playing for her state of Maharashtra. She went on to coach the India U16 boys to silver at the Commonwealth Cricket Series. Coach Deepali also coached Maharashtra U19 girls during 2006 and 2007. In the United States, she previously served on the USA Cricket Women’s Selection Panel, which identified talented players for the U-19 and senior women’s national teams.
“When I moved here, my father told me now you will help that region and you will contribute your knowledge towards USA Cricket,” Rokade said. “So that is what happening right now. I’m happy to be part of this growing stage of USA Cricket.”
Coaching many beginning players was an adjustment for both, but what they found were students eager to play the game and represent their schools. And the new opportunity gave them a more convenient way to learn and grow.
“The convenience is massive and not only that, as a parent, you are more settled when you know your kid is in school rather than just going to an institution elsewhere where you’re not very sure about the safety and everything so there’s a lot,” Odumbe said. Academies—the equivalent of clubs in other sports—have limited space, he said, and focus on the highest level cricket players. Starting school cricket gave a more egalitarian opportunity and one that was financially considerably easier on families.
The schools saw their veterans and beginners improving through the spring. They learned terminology and all the rules of the game and the proper way to play. It was important for coaches to be patient with the new players.
They had the chance to test their growth in games. The four teams played each other with games between the WW-P teams held at Community Park.
“I feel like they were initially nervous,” Rokade said. “That was very obvious... But they were more excited and when they faced really good teams like Edison and Monroe, they know where they stand and how much they have to work.”
The season culminated with an end-ofseason tournament in which WW-P South reached the final before falling to J.P. Stevens. The Pirates would like another chance at Stevens next year.
Said Odumbe: “The final was very competitive as well, and it could have gone either way. The competition was very good.”
The coaches encouraged their players to continue playing outside of school. There is growing momentum for cricket in the United States. The men’s national team advanced to the second round of the ICC World Cup for the first time in June. American cricket fans were inspired after Team USA beat world power Pakistan and narrowly lost to India in group play.
Their advancement to the Super 8 also qualifies them automatically for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The 2028 Olympics are only two years later and will include cricket for the first time.
“When you involve the school cricket, I’m very positive it’s going to spread like anything,” Rokade said, adding that she saw a swelling pride from her team as they season evolved. The season together helped foster more excitement.
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“Ultimately we’d like to be able to have two teams,” Dobinson said. “It depends on what the schools involved can field. We at High School North and High School South, we did have some JV matches to provide those kids some opportunities. The biggest thing is to grow the league to have more of a matrix to have more games.”
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“The interest is there,” Odumbe said. “The numbers are there and the management has the zeal and the will to take the game to the next level. I don’t see anything stopping it from growing in the schools.”
The Washington Road Elm Allée
PAUL LIGETI
WEST WINDSOR CHRONICLES
The Historical Society of West Windsor – a 100% volunteer nonprofit that preserves and promotes local history –explores the story of an elm corridor in West Windsor that’s also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Drive down Washington Road west of Route 1 and you can’t miss the rows of tall, stately trees lining either side of the road. While many might not give it a second glance, this corridor is, in fact, one of West Windsor’s notable historic icons.
Called the “Washington Road Elm Allée,” is noteworthy as a 1920s-era planned arboreal gateway linking West Windsor and Princeton. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a contributing element of the historic West Windsor community of Penns Neck.
Lining streets and roads in cities with trees, of course, was not a new development, even in the 1920s. However, at the time, particular attention was being given to plantings along countryside roadways across the nation, as part of a broader movement to “beautify” public areas outside of cities. Locally, Princeton University, and William Flemer II of Princeton Nurseries, were proponents of this concept.
Around 1920, Flemer cultivated the “Princeton Elm” as a variety of the “American Elm.” For generations, elms had populated older colonial towns as stately symbols of history, patriotism, strength, and longevity. Princeton University’s campus was no exception. Although it’s unknown how many were planted along Washington Road in the first year, there were 136 young elm trees typically spaced about 50 feet apart by the year 1940. As these trees matured, they
The scenic row of elm trees lining Washington Road between West Windsor and Princeton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
would eventually develop large spans of branches arcing over Washington Road, creating a “tunnel” effect with dappled light peeking through the canopy.
These trees are also noted for their resilience. In 1930, Dutch Elm disease arrived in the United States and began killing the majority of American Elm populations (hundreds of millions of deaths) across the nation. Despite preservation efforts, Princeton University did not escape this havoc, and the number of elms there dwindled from around 1,000 in 1944 to 238 in 1964. However, the “Princeton Elm” variant that Flemer had cultivated proved especially resilient, with death rates along Washington Road in the single-digits.
However, other factors - age, storms, inconsistent/infrequent feeding and sanitation, stresses from passing automobile traffic, and more - have led to the loss of dozens of the original 136 elms. Yet, dozens of the original plantings
Over the decades, the vast majority of shade tree allées along open public roads have disappeared or declined significantly. However, despite many changes over the decades, the Washington Road Elm Allée remains a particularly wellpreserved collection of horticulturally and scientifically significant specimens. In fact, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It is also one of the last and the most extensive surviving elm corridors lining a public roadway in New Jersey, and a superb example of early 20th century attempts to beautify the American landscape.
still stand at the time of this writing and a variety of other species have been planted over the decades, notably Norway Maples (1960s), forsythia (probably 1960s), Delaware Elms (1983), Liberty Elms (1990s).
Both the West Windsor History Museum and the Wicoff House Museum were established to preserve local history for the benefit of the public. We always invite volunteers to join our organizations and can give credit hours for students. Visit westwindsorhistory.com and wicoffhouseplainsboro.com to learn more about us. Also find us on social media and around WW-P in general during our many events each year!
Paul Ligeti is the president of the Historical Society of West Windsor.
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