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Anna Johnson was recently named the Fall 2021 Nursing Award winner by the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation. The award is presented to “a nurse making an outstanding difference in the lives of patients and families,” according to a news release. Johnson, a Ewing resident, is a nurse in the intensive care unit at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton. She was nominated by a patient’s Ewing resident William Kale, an army veteran who spent time stationed in Germany, Vietnam daughter. and Korea, is curator of the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey in Lawrence Township. If it’s time for check-upwas or you’re not feeling well, appointments are available at CAPITAL “While my a mother awaiting PRIMARY bypass surgery, HEALTH CARE – BORDENTOWN, now at a new location at 100 K Johnson Anna went above and beyond Boulevard 101,the Bordentown, NJ 08505 (on the northbound side of Route 130, to care for N., mySuite mother,” nominator wrote. “She did across from the 85 Fitness & Wellness Center). DRS. JAMIE FLYNN, JANEY HUGHES, a wonderful job Team of comforting her and making her MARIA LUGO, JOSHUAfeel MLECZKO and NATALIE REDZINIAK are ready to keep your family comfortable emotionally as Ewing veteran sey National Guard Armory memoirs, regimental histories, on the to better health with sick visits and wellnessonvisits for children well as path physically. She rubbed articles,” and pays “particuEggerts Crossing and Roadadults. in andAll her head and held her hand oversees New Jersey Lawrence, uses military weap- lar attention to the diversity of Capital Primary Care offices have put advanced safety measuresphotographs, in place so the youNew canJersey citizen soldier throughHealth their worries. ons, uniforms, National Guard “It is something I won’twith for- confidence or schedule a video and his or her experience.” documents, andone interpretative receive care in person visit with of our providers get nor will my sister, thank museum Curator William Kale says, texts to chronicle the state’s to prevent illness, handle issue. you. The nurses who helpedeveryday medical needs, and manage “We primarily address the civilmilitia andchronic National health Guard hisus with my mom deserve By Dan AUbrey tory from the early Dutch and ian solider, the National Guard, WE ACCEPT MOST INSURANCES. huge recognition, they all Swedish settlements through and people who mobilize in have been amazing.” time of war and leave their The National Guard Mili- the present day. Given in collaboration with tia Museum of New Jersey in It also claims to possess “one homes. We don’t follow profes100 K Johnson Boulevard N., Suite 101, The American Organization of Lawrence has reopened in time of the largest collections of sionals like Eisenhower. We MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Bordentown, Nurse Executives, the DAISY NJ for 08505 Veterans Day with a new New Jersey-related Civil War focus on citizens.” WITHmaterial A BOARD CERTIFIED Award was established in building. He made the statement durresearch in the coun609.298.2005 ∙ capitalhealth.org/bordentown 2000 after the Barnes family copies of diaries, ing a recent interview and tour The NGMMNJ, located on try, including DOCTOR TODAY See KALE, Page 10 See ArOUNd TOWN, Page 3 the grounds of the New Jer- letters, newspaper clippings, For online directions, use 115 Route 130, Bordentown, NJ 08505

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Serving up hot coffee and vocational skills, Chuck’s Place, a Wawa-like store in Mercer High School, is an opportunity for students who work there to gain valuable occupational experience. “It’s our very own Wawa,” Elijah Cruhigger, a student from Trenton, said. With a storefront that mirrors the East Coast convenience chain known across New Jersey, students like Cruhigger are able to acquire real-world expertise outside of the classroom. “I learned to be a bit more flexible, a bit more independent, and definitely learn the skills I need to advance on my own when that time comes,” he said. “I like to work with others, and just help people out and make them happy.” Chuck’s Place is one of several work environments offered through Mercer County Special Services School District. The MCSSSD serves children with special needs living in Mercer County and the surrounding area. It provides instructional, vocational and See CHUCK’S PLACE, Page 4

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AroUND toWN ArOUNd TOWN cont. from Page 1 bution service, based in Ringoes. Cirkus will focus efforts on Central was inspired by nurses who looked Jersey and Philadelphia after J. Patrick Barnes, customers. “My work who died at 33 of an around farmers markets autoimmune disease. for the past 12 years has They wanted to thank led me to switch gears to medical practitioners connecting restaurants, nationwide for “making schools and small busia profound difference in nesses to high quality the lives of their patients farm products and local and families.” foods.” At the ceremony, “I have greatly Johnson also received enjoyed revitalizing the the “Healer’s Touch” Trenton Farmers Marsculpture in addition to ket”, Cirkus said. “I’m her certificate and pin. extremely proud of the “I’m honored to have challenge and seeing been chosen as a St. Johnson the results. My vision Francis’ DAISY award for the Market absowinner,” Johnson said. “I’m thankful to be recognized with lutely worked. Every square inch of this award and proud to be a part of the market is vibrant and full; the market’s revenue is up significantly over the St. Francis nursing team.” former management without any ; the Cirkus moves on from market has its own branding and conadvertising; the building and Trenton Farmers Market sistent grounds are being maintained, and West Windsor resident Chris the entire community feels welcome.” New tenants under Cirkus’s manCirkus, who took over leadership of the historic Trenton Farmers Mar- agement include: Kafe Kreyol, Kafe ket in early 2019, will continue to sur- Ojala, Out of Step Offbeat Boutique & round herself with fruits and vegeta- General Store, Mr. G’s Country Store, bles but through food distribution in Rose Boutique LLC, Tea-For-All Tea her new role as Regional Foods Spe- Shoppe, and Terra Momo Bread Co. cialist for Zone 7, a farm fresh distri- along with mushroom/poultry farm

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Uchenna Ugorji sets up the salad bar for lunch at Chuck’s Place, a Wawa-like store in Mercer High School. CHUCK’S PLACE cont. from Page 1 therapeutic programs designed for each student’s unique needs, interests and characteristics. The programs serve preschool, primary, elementary and secondary age populations. “MCSSSD programs are designed to teach multi-disabled, autistic and emotionally disturbed students,” states the MCSSSD website. “We also have special projects that provide services to infants, graduates, parents and other agencies.” “Our district continues to set best practice standards in our special education programs,” the website says. “Our primary goal is to assure each student reaches their full potential as productive and self-sufficient members of society through quality teaching by our dedicated teachers and staff.” The MCSSSD campus, which is made up of the Joseph F. Cappello School (students ages 3 to 7), Mercer Elementary School (grades K to 8) and Mercer High School (grades 9 to 12), is located in Hamilton Township on Old Trenton Road. At Chuck’s Place, students from a number of Mercer County communities take on a myriad of tasks like stocking shelves, preparing food, cleaning and other important responsibilities that all keep Chuck’s Place running as smoothly as possible. Accessible throughout the district, Chuck’s Place has fresh bagels, muffins and coffee all day. The yogurt parfait station turns into a salad bar for lunchtime, with both students, as well as staff, able to order food for their midday meal. Eventually, they plan to include sandwiches, burgers and other hot food items available as specials during the week. Julie Ryan supervises Chuck’s Place. Originally hired as a computer teacher, the 33-year veteran moved to a homeroom position, during which

Chuck’s Place was already in operation. When the former head of the store retired, Ryan stepped in as instructor. “I really like working in Chuck’s Place because we work on functional skills, and we see results every day with the work that we do is tangible. There’s not pencil and paper, or reading, or anything. Our philosophy in Chuck’s Place is everybody can do something,” she said. Chuck’s Place employs a wide range of students, such as those with cognitive impairments, autism, and other conditions that may affect social cues or development. “A lot of kids don’t like coming to math class or having U.S. history, but they always will like coming to Chuck’s Place,” Ryan said. She enjoys Chuck’s Place because she can work alongside students to see results, and not just with the ones assigned to her homeroom. Chuck’s Place was named after Charles “Chuck” Murray, the superintendent who was in charge of the MCSSSD when the program was created. “When you walk in, it doesn’t look like a classroom, it looks like a Wawa. It looks like a retail marketing facility, so it was a lot to get started,” Ryan said. “Without Dr. Murray, it never would have been, so they named it in honor of him. He has since passed away, so the name will never change.” As part of helping them start Chuck’s Place, Wawa even donated signs that are now visible throughout the store. Diamon Bethea, a student from Trenton, expressed what her favorite aspect of Chuck’s Place is. “It’s just a good place,” she said. “You can learn a lot of different skills, and then learn them with different kids with different abilities to do different things.”

Ryan said that for younger children in the district, coming to Chuck’s Place is like entering the outside community. The students can walk down to Mercer High School, make purchases of their own volition, and learn to behave in public. Students have the ability to earn ‘Mercer Money’ at the intermediate and high schools, a currency that is able to be spent in locations such as Chuck’s Place. Typically rewarded for good behavior, the money gives students an incentive to visit the Wawalike storefront. Since Chuck’s Place is shared throughout the whole district, it’s a resource for everyone, not just those at the high school level, Ryan said. Prior to the constraints of COVID, those who showed great promise were able to work with a job coach in the community at locations such as Red Robin and Walgreens. Two students from Chuck’s Place had made such progress that they were going to begin working at Red Robin at the end of March 2020. Unfortunately, the school closed on March 13, and the pandemic put a halt to the beginnings of their respective careers. “Hopefully, we’ll get back to that, and then also for students who aren’t gonna work in the community, we still work on those behaviors. You need to follow directions, you need to be appropriate, you need to work with other people, you need to sometimes do non-preferred things,” Ryan said. Currently, in place of that experi-

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Adopt-a-Survivor Program Begins at Ewing High School

Nearly sixty years since Allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration camps, the now elderly survivors of the Holocaust are turning to a new generation to preserve their testimony about their wartime It is pretty well-known that the experiences for future generations. Ewing Schools have been a leadHolocaust survivors are steadily dwindling in er in inclusive educational and number. Many have made it their mission to educate athletic programming. the world that anti-Semitism and racism easily lead From about a long-established to murder, and to speak the horrors theyclose and relationship Special their families suffered. With thewith passing of time,Olymit has embracing community inbecome urgent topics, find to a new generation to continue volvement in its to havthe survivors’ mission and tell theirofferings, stories after the ing onedoofso.the first unified physical survivors can no longer education classes and one (AAS) of the On April 12, the Adopt-a-Survivor most comprehensive unified athprogram was introduced to the Trenton area at Ewing letics programs, school survivors district has truly been High School. Sixthe Holocaust were adopted abypioneer embracing that twelveinEwing High innovative sophomores.instruction The adopted promotes equity and inclusivity. survivors—Moshe Gimlan, Vera Goodkin, Marion NowRuth a new chapter been in that Lewin, Lubitz, Charleshas Rojer and written Jack Zaifman— story, two Ewing SchoolCzechoslovakia, students who were as originally from High Germany, embody the very best of that programming have Poland and Belgium. AAS program pairs a survivor one or beenThe selected to participate in the with prestigious more students. students embark on ato joint 2022 Special The Olympic USA games be journey held in with the Florida. survivor through discussions about life Orlando, before, during afterSpecial the Holocaust. Participating Every four and years, Olympics athletes students will be able to represent the survivor from all over the United States compete in and the tell the survivor’s with accuracy andyear, feeling in Special Olympicsstory USA Games. This more the years to come. In addition, each student makes than 5,500 athletes will head to Orlando to coma commitment to telllevel. the survivor’s story in a public pete at the highest venue in the year 2045, a hundred years after the This year, Ewing High School classmates liberation of Auschwitz. Zachary Whyte and Kyle Delutis will proudly TheTeam twelveNew student adopters areand Dave Angebranndt, put on Jersey garb represent their Tyler Barnes, Annie Cook, Liz Dunham, Emily Everett, state and school at this prestigious competition. Curtis Fornarotto, Vildana Jones, Whyte will be there as anHajric, athlete,Devon participating Jen Meade, Billy O’Callaghan, Nikyta Sharma and in track events, while Delutis will serve as a uniMelysa Wilson. continued on page A2 fied partner for bowling.

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EHS Students Head to Special Olympics USA Games!

The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will SafetyFlorida Town be held in Orlando, from June 5-12, June 30 athletes - July 11 2022. More than 5,500 and coaches repJean Conrad resenting 50Contact: state programs and the Caribbean, along with 609-538-9800 the support of tens of thousands of x1302 volunteers and for spectators, will compete in 19 application Olympic-type team and individual sports. Being selected to be a part of this unique and inspiring athletic experience is a competitive process, one that Whyte and Delutis are thrilled to be a part of. In addition to Whyte and Delutis, New Jersey will be sending 138 athletes and Unified partners along with 37 coaches to compete in 14 of the 19

EHS Girls Soccer Earns Accolades

sports being played at 2022 USA Games. Coming off a competitive season in the ultraWhyte has been par- tough Colonial Valley Conference, a number of ticipating with the Special Coach Shannon Pedersen’s Ewing High Girls Olympics organization for School Soccer players earned end of the year over six years. He plays honors and accolades. soccer, basketball, volleyStandout senior defender Lanie Picerno, one ball, and track. of the four captains of the squad, was named as Delutis, a senior at EHS, has been participating a Mercer County Soccer Hall of Fame Annual in Special Olympics New Jersey for six years. Senior Game participant. Picerno, who provided In addition to his stellar bowling skills, which senior leadership, experience and skill to a stout makes him a standout member of Ewing High Blue Devils backline, was also selected for the School’s championship Boys Bowling team, he prestigious Mercer 33 team. does Unified bocce and track and field. Fellow senior Midfielder Bella Latini, a verFor Delutis, who works at Pennington Quality satile player and a vocal leader of the team, was Market when not busy with his many activities, also named as a Mercer County Soccer Hall of getting calloftothebecome a of member of Team The the recipients 2005 Teacher the Year Awards were honored at aAnnual luncheon Senior on April 29th. Jan Fay, 2004 Mercer County Fame Game participant. New Jersey waswas onea guest he will never forget. Teacher of the Year, speaker. 1st row (L to R): Joan Zuckerman, Principal Antheil; Sharon Solomon, Lore; Jan Fay, 2004 Sophomore Shawnae Biggs, another team capMercer County Teacher of the Year; InettaIEmery, Principal Miller, EHS; Superintendent Ray Broach. 2nd row: Darrell “I was really happy when found out IParkway; was Danielle tain,Turgeon, was named theLogan, All-CVC Jackson, Principal FMS; Donna Andreas, Antheil; Don Barnett, FMS; Betsy Parkway; to Rodney Principal3rd EHS.Team for chosen,” he stated. “I am truly proud to represent her stellar play as a midfielder. Biggs’ speed and New Jersey at such an important event. I have vol- pace Ewing High Students Attend Gorbachev was a key part ofPresentation the Blue Devils offense. unteered with Special Olympics for aWhitney long time Lewis, EHS Freshman Junior Sydney Smith, also a captain, earned and this is an amazing way to end my senior year.” CVC Honorable Mention recognition after a On April 18, 2005 Ms. Chiavuzzo, Mrs. Walker of Perestroika. His policies reopened churches, Whyte and Delutis are excited about this op- released and 30 Ewing High School freshmen joined several political andthe lifted on strong season as aprisoners, forward for Bluebans Devils. portunity to partake suchand a special Mercer County high in school collegeevent. students, previously Smith has censored been onebooks. of the Blue Devils leading “Our main goal to have fun and enjoy the by ex- goalThe and politicians to ishear a presentation given 20thforanniversary of seasons. Perestroika was scorers the past three perience,” Delutis shared. “We know how imporMikhail Gorbachev at the Sovereign Bank Arena. oneSierra of the essential Gorbachev’s Mitchell also themes earned of CVC Honorable tant this event for last all ofcommunist the athletes, so our Gorbachev wasis the leader of goal the presentation. The policy’s mainplay goal to Mention recognition for her stellar as awas defendis to have fun and help1985 our team bring home gold!” Soviet Union from to 1991. During his make the the Soviet economicjunior system morewith efficient. er, where hardworking joined PicerBeing member of Team policies New Jersey is certainly term he ainstituted various including his Perestroika transfer of control from no to anchorinvolved the Blue the Devils’ formidable backline. apolitical memorable partofofGlasnost Whyte and résumé and the government to the business owners. This policy policy andDelutis’ economic policy bright future, Delutis is looking to attend college continued on page A2 and continue to bowl competitively, but according Due to budget restraints to the Ewing Schools resident unified sports expert, NO Summer School Programs District Supervisor David Hauserman, both are GoodNews will resume will be offered by the headed to even more exciting moments. with the September “Zack and Kyle are excellent students and wonEwing Public Schools issue ofofthe derful ambassadors the Observer Ewing Schools Unified during the Summer of 2005. Program,” Mr. Hauserman shared. “They are hard-working, caring and dedicated to the mission of Special Olympics, and we are thrilled to see them put on that Team New Jersey uniform.” “Now I hope they go to Orlando and bring back some hardware to the Ewing Schools,” Mr. Hauserman concluded with a smile.

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The Ewing Public Schools January is Board of Education Recognition Month! January is School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, in honor of the “countless hours, without remuneration” spent by nearly 5,000 local board members who oversee operations in 580 school districts. Governor Phil Murphy has acknowledged the important role board members play in making New Jersey’s public schools among the best in the nation. In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we asked our current Board members to share with us recollections of their favorite teacher! Thank you to all BOE members past and present! Ms. Lisa A. McConnell – President My favorite teacher is easily Mrs. Steinmetz – I had her for second grade at Alfred Reed Elementary School. Mrs. Steinmetz and I have stayed in contact since my elementary school days. She is someone I always wanted in my life and knew I could turn to for help and guidance. She has a calming effect on everyone she comes in contact with. Over the years she has been a source of support and advice whenever it was needed. I was thrilled that when my two daughters started school, she was the counselor at Antheil Elementary…our connection continued, and she became someone special to my girls as well. Knowing she was there for them at school every day made me feel they were in a safe space. Everyone who knows Donna (as I now call her) appreciates and respects her. She has touched so many lives over the years it would be impossible to count the number. There is no one else I know that carries themselves with as much grace, empathy, and love for everyone around her…she is one of the most selfless people you will ever meet…constantly giving of herself to make other people’s lives better. I feel very lucky and grateful to have had her in my life all of these years. It makes me very happy to call her a friend and consider her a part of my family. I truly believe our world is a better place because she is in it! Mr. Anthony F. Messina – Vice-President There are two and I would be remiss if I do not mention both. Mr. Tom Patterson is widely known for his athletic and coaching accomplishments as a former Ewing High School standout athlete in both football and baseball and later during his 36 years as an assistant coach in football, soccer and baseball.

Most importantly, he was tremendous academic teacher having taught his entire career in the Ewing High School History Department. I had the great pleasure to have Mr. Patterson as a teacher for both US History and for an elective psychology course that he taught at the time called "Individual Values in Society". I consider to this day Mr. Patterson to be my "Academic Mentor" during my high school years. The second teacher is Mr. Jim Kovalsky who I consider to be my "Athletic Mentor". “Coach K” was an outstanding educator and a coach for both football and baseball for 34 Years in the Ewing Public Schools. I first met Coach K on a warm humid Saturday morning in August 1976 at Ewing High School prior to a EHS football scrimmage. It was a love affair that lasted until his passing in September of 2019. I had the great opportunity to be a ball boy, team manager, played for and coached alongside Coach K. I often drive by his most influential classroom - the football field and old practice field at what is now the Fisher Middle School and was once the Fisher Jr. High School. The lessons that I and so many other young men learned in those days have guided me as a person, parent, husband and professional that I am today, and was one of the driving forces behind my original decision to run for a term on the Board. Dr. Channing C. Conway My favorite teacher was actually a college professor at Morgan State University. His name was Dr. Michael Bayton and he taught me to be prepared and not waste anyone’s time. The lesson came after just a few classes and I watched him dismiss students from class if they had not completed the reading and were unable to engage in class discussions. While intimidating, I respected his stance. Having no desire to be embarrassed by being sent home, I always came to class prepared to engage. This lesson has remained with me throughout my life and as a result, I always try to be prepared for any situation that arises. Mrs. Deborah A. Delutis One of my favorite teachers was Mr. Dave Griffiths. I had him for Peer Leadership and Introduction to Psychology. He taught us to be good humans. It didn’t matter what path we were taking, as long as we were kind people. After graduation he continued to follow our lives and cheered us on. His support of his students was second to none.

Mrs. Stephanie F. Staub My favorite teacher is my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Donna Steinmetz. I have great memories of Mrs. Steinmetz and how she made me feel as a student. She made you want to go to class because learning was fun. I will always remember her reading "Charlotte’s Web" to us in class. We had a very close relationship which carried into my adult years. Mrs. Steinmetz was a counselor at my children's elementary school and her guidance to me as a parent through challenging moments was so special to me. Her dedication to listening and helping others was beyond typical. She is definitely the most special teacher I ever had, and the life lessons she taught me as child and as an adult will stay with me forever.

EHS SOFTBALL’S VAUGHN COMMITS TO STEVENSON UNIVERSITY

Ewing High School Softball’s Kyla Vaughn has committed to continue her academic and athletic career at Stevenson University in Maryland. Following in the footsteps of her older sister Brianna, Vaughn began playing softball at the age of five and emerged as a standout player for the Blue Devils during her time at EHS. A versatile athlete, Vaughn is strong on the mound, can play any position on the field, and carries a clutch bat. Vaughn is also an outstanding student, and serves as a Peer Leader. She will be a team captain for the Blue Devils this spring. Vaughn looks to become a key contributor for a Stevenson softball program that is a perennial contender in the Middle Atlantic Commonwealth Conference. “Kyla is able to bring out the best in everyone with her refreshing personality. She is gifted but yet humble,” EHS Softball Head Coach Dan Bernoski stated. “Ewing softball is very fortunate to have a student-athlete like her and we are excited to see what she will do in her senior season and during her college career.”

The Ewing Public Schools EHS FOOTBALL DOMINATES WJFL VALLEY DIVISION ALL-STAR HONORS

Coming off a division championship and a state playoff appearance, the talented members of the Ewing High School Football Team dominated the West Jersey Football League Valley Division All-Star Honors. The prolific senior passing tandem of Quarterback Tariq McKinney and Wide Receiver Tyreek Rollins received First Team All-Division recognition. The duo, who lit up the scoreboard throughout the season, both ended up amongst statewide passing and receiving leaders, with Rollins racking up a 1,000-yard receiving season and finishing amongst the top touchdown scorers in high school football. Dynamic Running Back Isaiah Harrison, a terrific compliment to the high-flying passing game of the Blue Devils, also earned First Team honors. Two of the linemen who paved the way for the electrifying Blue Devils offense, Jarel McEwen and Nevin Davila, also garnered First Team recognition. On the defensive side of the ball, four Blue Devils earned First Team All Division honors, led by senior Kyle Stokes a versatile, rangy defensive back who made plays all over the field. Classmate Tytus Toliver, who anchored the Ewing defense from his middle linebacker position, joined Stokes on the First Team. Two defensive lineman, DeShan Kelly and Dorian Williams, both interior disruptive forces, also earned top accolades. A number of other EHS gridiron standouts also received Second Team and Honorable Mention Recognition: Second Team Linebacker D’Mitri Johnson Defensive Line Dante Hall Punter - Jose Ovalle Defensive Line Honorable Mention George Horton Offensive Line Linebacker Daniel Dowers Kenric Davis

Senior Spotlight: Meet Cameron Rodriguez Do you have a New Year’s resolution or goal you would like to share for 2022? Honestly, 2022 is going to be a big year for me, especially having senior festivities, but so many new beginnings and big decisions are coming. With that in mind, my New Year’s resolution is focusing on myself, what I really want, and staying true to my beliefs. My main goal is to be more confident in myself and the decisions I will make. I am looking forward to 2022 and I know it will be a great year! What would you like people to know about Ewing High School? Something that people fail to realize is that Ewing High School is a very supportive community. From teachers, to administrators, to counselors, all aspects of the school want to see each student succeed. Most go above and beyond to support the students and make sure everyone is heading on the path to success, it is truly one of Ewing’s strongest assets. What has been your favorite class to date and why would you encourage another student to take that class? My favorite class to date is Business Organization and Management. I took this class the semester before the pandemic and it was my absolute favorite. It is very informative about all aspects of business, like types of businesses, ways to run a business, and more. You also learn about managing these businesses and the roles of a manager. In which activities do you participate in school? Starting off the school year, I am a Fall Cheer-

leader and was captain this last season. After that, I am a student director for the EHS Musical and in the spring, I am a manager for the Boys Lacrosse team. I am also a Peer Leader and a part of the National Honor Society at EHS. What awards or acknowledgements have you received in school and/or outside of school? I have made honor roll all four years at EHS, and was accepted into National Honor Society and Peer Leadership programs. Being captain for the Varsity Cheerleading team was very fun, and we won 1st Place in our division at the CVC Cheer Competition in 2018. Who is your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher is Mrs. Hewlett! She is the sweetest and funniest person I’ve ever met. Not only is she a great teacher and very knowledgeable in everything she teaches but her lessons make the subject even more interesting. Her love for the subject she teaches shines through in the way she is able to keep a class engaged. All around a great woman and someone I look up to. Who or what has impacted your life in a positive way? The people that have positively impacted my life the most are my family. They are always supportive, give me the best advice, and love me the most. My parents and siblings bring so much light into my life and I would not be who I am without their influence. What are your plans after you graduate from Ewing High School? I plan on moving on to a four year university where I will study Dental Hygiene and one day become a Dental Hygienist. What is your favorite quote? "It is always hardest before the breakthrough!"

FMS 2021 Climate Change Conference Mrs. DeBaun and Mr. Malatesta's 6th Grade Science classes participated in a 2021 Climate Change Conference over four days. The conference coincided with the timing of the COP26

(Glasgow Climate Conference). During the four days, students researched, presented, debated, and voted on the best solutions to solve the climate crisis. Some of the solutions included renewable energies, green/electric vehicles, carbon and methane capture. They asked each other insightful questions and learned how not only world leaders, but all people, can make a difference for our future.

Parkway 2nd Grade Holiday Helpers

Parkway’s second graders spread holiday cheer to troops serving overseas who could not be home for the holidays. Students and their families donat-

ed items for Operation Yellow Ribbon’s “Holiday Goodie Drop” to help send care packages to the troops. Many families donated items ranging from coffee and tea to candy canes and cookies. Due to Covid-19, all items were store bought and pre-packaged. One student shared, “It is important to help the soldiers because...they protect our country.” Another student said, “Everyone deserves to celebrate the holidays, even those who can’t be home.”

The Ewing Public Schools January 2022 Schedule in Ewing Schools Jan 3

Welcome Back to School – Happy New Year! BOE Organization Meeting @ FMS – 7pm

Jan 5

FMS - Winter Band Concert @ 7pm

Jan 6

FMS - Winter Orchestra Concert @ 7pm

Jan 11

FMS - FPA Meeting @ 6:30pm

Jan 12

EHS - Winter Vocal Concert @ 7pm

Jan 13

FMS - Winter Vocal Concert @ 7pm

Jan 17

SCHOOL CLOSED – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jan 19

EHS - Winter Band & Orchestra @ 7pm

Jan 26-28 EHS - Early Dismissal – Exams 12:15pm Jan 28

EHS - End of S1 T2 Q4 FMS - End of 2nd Marking Period Elementary Schools - End of 2nd Marking Period

Jan 31

SCHOOL CLOSED – Students in Grades 6-12 SCHOOL CLOSED – O’Brien Academy EARLY DISMISSAL – Elementary Schools 1:40pm EARLY DISMISSAL – Antheil Full Day Preschool 1pm Elementary Schools – NO AM Integrated Preschool

Happy New Year! Happy New Year! So what does this year have in store for us? It’s TWENTY TWENTY-TWO with so much to do, to get done and to get accomplished! Here we go! The Ewing Public Education Foundation (EPEF) is a non-profit educational organization based here in Ewing, NJ. We award funds to unique educational programs through grant requests submitted by Ewing School District’s teachers and administrators. EPEF approves these funds for programs designed to CONNECT, INNOVATE, and INSPIRE our students for success. Our focus begins with our grants. Soon, the EPEF Scholarship Program window will open. We award scholarships to graduating EHS seniors pursuing higher education in accredited colleges, universities, or vocational institutions. EPEF is proud of our scholarship programs growth from the first $500 in the years 2012 and 2013 to an average of $7000 per graduation year since. EPEF meets its goals through contributions from corporate donors, but also through personal donations from individuals such as you. There’s more we wish to accomplish in our continual support of the Ewing Public Schools, but we need your help. Please visit us at www.epef.org for information on how to make a donation. No amount is too small. We hope you can support our mission. Thank you, EPEF Trustees

The Ewing Public Schools Kindergarten Round-Up Happy Holidays!

Registration opens on JANUARY 3, 2022

STAYING STRONG —

Moving Forward

Visit our website to register: www.ewing.k12.nj.us

Please visit our website daily for up-to-the minute information: www.ewing.k12.nj.us

For questions or information, please contact: Superintendent’s Office 609-538-9800 ext. 1102 Email: thullings@ewingboe.org Website: www.ewing.k12.nj.us

All Round-Up Events will be held at Antheil School in March/April by appointment only.

Child must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2022, and reside in Ewing with Parent or Legal Guardian.

*Online Registration must be completed to receive an appointment. Ewing Public Schools Central Registration 609-538-9800 ext. 7175 or 7181 registration@ewingboe.org

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The time has come to decide our New Year’s resolutions, promises we make to ourselves that will improve our lives overall for the next 12 months. From eating more healthily to learning better spending habits, we all have areas in our lives that need a bit of extra attention and care. Here are some local resources to help start 2022 in the right mindset, based on the most popular resolutions.

Improving Your Health

Perhaps the number one resolution, year after year, is to live more healthfully. From choosing the right foods to exercising daily, there are a multitude of ways to live a more sound lifestyle. Dr. Kintur Sanghvi, owner of NJ Heart & Vascular Care in Princeton and Hamilton, says that heart health (and overall fitness) starts with the diet and daily intake of water. It is important, he says, to pay attention to what we put into our bodies, and to take care to avoid greasy, salty, or processed foods. “Most of us eat food on the fly,” says Dr. Sanghvi. “We never have time to sit down. We all just eat quickly and move on.” Paying attention to diet and the effect on the body can be life-changing. Dr. Sanghvi, a cardiologist and cardiovascular physician, started

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One thing that long standing family businesses have in common is their stories. Stories that may have been handed down through generations of owners, employees and customers. The history in photos, documents and memories are comforting and provide us with a sense of continuity and community. Long standing family businesses provide us with comfort and roots. Since 1933 there has been an inn near the airport on Bear Tavern Road in Ewing that has been welcoming travelers. Providing hospitality to airport patrons and locals alike, Al’s Airport Inn is keeping the tradition alive and looking to the future. Nestled on a flat plain in the middle of rolling hills, it is easy to think back 88 years and see the warmly lit inn on the outskirts of the airfield, as you climb out of the newly burgeoning transport mode of passenger airplanes. Family owned and operated, Al’s Airport Inn is now owned by Carrie Ann Bondi, and she is looking to enhance the traditional tavern experi-

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Carrie Ann Bondi owns and operates Al’s Airport Inn in Ewing. ence. Taking the time during a shutdown for the pandemic to remodel the floors, ceilings and painting the interior, the inn retains its colonial

feel but is much newer and brighter inside. “Of course we kept the building looking like “Al’s”. We had to keep the exposed beams, woodwork, and

brick. The original building dates back to the 1700s and we want to showcase that,” states Bondi. Originating right after the airport was built in 1929, Al’s Airport Inn was purchased from by Bondi from her husband’s grandmother in 2018. “It was time for Grandmom to retire as she was in her 90s and it was either sell it to strangers or buy the inn.” Say Bondi. “My husband’s grandparents acquired the business from Al Jones and his wife from which they were partnered with in the Jones’ later years. The inn is named after Al, of course.” Starting a new venture was almost as important as keeping the inn within the family. Previously working as a marketing and social media consultant, Bondi took the chance, purchased the inn, and has not looked back. “We were forced to close for 8 months due to the pandemic and have been slowly building back to 25, 50 and now 100 percent capacity. We are especially grateful to our community. We could not have done it without their loyalty and encourage-

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“There have also been instances ment. Many places did not re-open, of more than natural events inside long-established places, so we are the tavern. Chairs being pushed in truly appreciative of the support,” by unseen hand and lights flickersays Bondi. “The regulars were very ing at closing time. These are mostly excited as we re-opened. They had acknowledged to be Al Jones, the been cooped up a long time and were original owner and it is his way of very happy to see the changes made helping to prepare for closing as he here.” did many, many times.” Many in Ewing frequent Al’s as Family and community oriented, they may miss the venerable FredAl’s Airport Inn continues a longdie’s Tavern, which closed in 2019. standing family business in a time Freddie’s was also opened in 1933 and when it sometimes seems that chain was operated by the Urbano family restaurants are taking over and home for generations. “Many of the Urbacooking is a thing of the past. Connos will frequent Al’s now and enjoy tinuing the traditions of the Al’s Aira meal,” says Bondi. “We still have a port Inn, and starting new ones, is hometown feel that people enjoy. This surely a welcome sight from the air or is still a people oriented business, and from the ground. that is impossible to achieve with a Al’s Airport Inn, 636 Bear Tavern chain restaurant.” Al’s Airport Inn offers table seating as well as bar seating. Road, Ewing. Open Sundays through Patrons are longtime residents of Thursdays, noon to midnight, and Frithe area, people affiliated with the airBeing family oriented is impor- patrons and area residents have days and Saturdays, noon to 2 a.m. port, even travelers on flight delays. “The upgrades to the airport and the tant to Bondi. The inn played a large seen these soldiers. It is generally 609-883-5252 or www.alsairporuptick in travel again are very help- part in her current family history too. understood that they are still walking tinn.com. ful to the Inn,” says Bondi. “We even She met her future husband, Joseph, around here.” get people who come in after their fly- here, as it was his family’s business. ing lessons. After their lessons!” she Their 7- and 9-year-old boys, Wyatt and Ryder, are already showing interreiterates. Al’s now has a full-time chef in est in the restaurant by both offering Chris Warms, and a whole new menu. recipe suggestions and providing tastThere are appetizers, daily soups and ing services. Bondi emphasizes inclusion at the specials along with pub fare of burgers, tacos and sandwiches. There is inn. “We have a monthly LGBQT much more variety, and the menu is happy hour, but make everyone feel updated via the website with specials welcome every day of the week. We want to keep a community feel for the announced on social media. Joseph Vargo and his wife Kim entire community. We host fundraisare Ewing residents and longtime ers, parties and other events to celepatrons of Al’s. They have noticed brate the community we serve. Incluthe changes and the new menu. sion is very important to us. Very “Now there is much better selection important.” With Bondi’s background in marand whole dinners. Previously they served mostly bar snacks. Now with keting and social media, communicadinners offered, it is much more of a tion is key. “We announce our music schedule, drink destination. They specials and have definitely menu favorites kept the corner Many in Ewing frequent Laptop Laptop Tune-Up Tune-Up Includes: Includes: (+ tax) on Facebook and bar feeling but get great reacwith great food Al’s as they may miss tions. Immediand a more family  Full Full Scan Scan of Virus, of Virus, Malware Malware & Spyware& Spyware ate connection to atmosphere. 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eran and member of the New Jersey National Guard in Lawrenceville, Kale says he was born in Trenton and after graduating from Trenton Central High School went to Rider College, where he joined the ROTC and then the army. In addition to serving at several U.S. camps, he was stationed in Germany, Vietnam, and Korea. After returning to the Trenton area, he worked for the State of New Jersey. While the Sea Girt division has one federal employee and two state ones, the Lawrenceville branch is currently all volunteer. The state is currently in the process of creating and filling a position to support the program. Federal and state funds support general operations and the nonprofit component of the museum provides some administrative support and special project funds. Objects are mainly donated by community members and by law enforcement agencies that forward related collections of state citizens who died with no family or will. Some objects are owned by other nonprofits that have are in the process of looking for an exhibition and storage home. Although Kale is at a loss to give a number of how many objects are in the collection that is both on display at two museums and in storage, he is able to point to the oldest: a Brown Bess Bayonet. It was a standard English army weapon used during the Revolutionary War and place on the Brown Bess musket (brown the color and Bess for the anti-rusting agent with a similar sound). Kale estimates the bayonet’s vintage as mid to late 1700s. And while of a different vintage but part of the museum’s important collection, Kale mentions a Civil War object and its connection to the recent opening ribbon-cutting ceremony. Since General Lisa Hou — now the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs — served as a field surgeon in Iraq, she cut the ribbon to the museum with a Civil War doctor’s surgeon knife. “It was fitting,” says Kale. National Guard and Militia Museum of New Jersey, 151 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville. Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 609-530-6802 or njmilitiamuseum.

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New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize marijuana more than a year ago, but they won’t be able to walk into a store and buy cannabis until later this year at the earliest. The N.J. Cannabis Regulatory Commission continues to refine the state’s rules governing the various aspects of the cannabis industry in the state. As that process continues, town officials continue to evaluate whether to allow cannabis businesses in their communities, while at the same time feilding proposals from various businesses who want to operate within their borders. About 67% of New Jersey voters approved the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in a referendum in the Nov. 2020 election. Last February, the state legislature and Gov. Phl Murphy passed a law legalizing recreational cannabis, establishing the Cannabis Regulatory Commission and creating six different licenses for cannabis businesses. The law also set a deadline of Aug. 21 for communities to pass ordinances regulating those cannabis businesses. Under the state law, if a town did not specifically prohibit each class of license by the deadline, those businesses would have automatically been allowed to operate in the municipality for five years. Officials in most of the towns not allowing marijuana businesses cited the Aug. 21

deadline as the reason for the ban. Now that the state is clarifying its regulations, a number of towns in the Mercer County area are implementing rules allowing various cannabis businesses. The licenses that businesses can seek in connection with the recreational cannabis market are: Class 1, cannabis cultivator; Class 2, cannabis manufacturer; Class 3, cannabis wholesaler; Class 4, cannabis distributor; Class 5, cannabis retailer; and Class 6, cannabis delivery. (For more detail on the licenses, see the graphic on the following page). Last month, the state began officially accepting applications from Class 1 and Class 2 cannabis cultivators, manufacturers and testing laboratories—receiving hundreds of applications within the first few hours, according to multiple news reports. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission has set a March 15 date to begin receiving applications from Class 5 retailers looking to sell recreational marijuana to the public. It has not announced application dates for Class 3, Class 4 and Class 6 licenses. License applications are being

accepted on a rolling basis, and there is no established limit on the number of cannabis business licenses available statewide. Under the state law, the number of Class 1 cultivators throughout New Jersey is to be limited to 37 licenses until February 22, 2023. Additional licenses will be considered by the CRC at that point. With the application process underway, municipal officials are evaluating whether to introduce recreational cannabis in their communities. For communities with preexisting medical dispensaries, many of those businesses are looking to expand their current usage to include recreational cannabis sales. As of the Aug. 21 deadline, only four area communities—Bordentown City, Ewing, Lawrence, Pennington and Trenton— had allowed the retail sale of cannabis within their borders. Meanwhile, Bordentown Township, East Windsor, Hamilton, Hightstown Borough, Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township, Princeton, Robbinsville and West Windsor and Plainsboro all passed ordinances banning the retail sale of the drug. When questioned about whether

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In September, the township amended its ordinances to allow cultivation and manufacturing businesses in the VRC zoning district. The operations would only be allowed on lots of 50 acres or more. In addition, they would have to be located no more than two miles from the interstate, on a state or county road and have a maximum lot coverage of 15%. For now, the township is allowing only one cannabis business of any type. A single entity with cultivation manufacturing operations would be allowed if both are located on the same site. The other classes of licenses continue to be disallowed in the township. In Hamilton, Mayor Jeff Martin and Township Council amended the town’s ordinances to allow increased cannabis business operations, including one retail shop. At the August deadline, the town had voted to allow up to two Class 1 cultivation businesses, which were limited to industrial, manufacturing or research and development zones in town. On Dec. 21, the township council approved measures upping the number to 6 cultivation businesses, 6 manufacturing businesses, and one of each type for wholesalers, distributors, delivery services, retail dispensaries and medical dispensaries The ordinances also clarify that no cannabis cultivation activity is allowed to take place outdoors. Bianca Jerez, chief of staff, said that Martin was expected to sign the ordinances. Bordentown Township passed an ordinance prohibiting recreational cannabis establishments in town by the Aug. 21 deadline. Now, a new ordinance is being crafted for consideration during the first quarter of next year, said Michael Theokas, Bordentown Township administrator. The proposed change would not specify a company or property, although Curaleaf, which is currently operating a medical cannabis dispensary in town, could add retail sales to its current operation if it chooses to apply for a license. The Curaleaf facility, which is located at 191 Rt. 130, within the township’s designated highway commercial zone, opened as the company’s 109th facility in August. Company officials appeared before the township committee near the end of last year with a presentation proposing a plan to add recreational marijuana sales to its facility. Mayor Steve Benowitz said he has been impressed with Curaleaf’s operations thus far. “I had the opportunity of actually taking a tour of the (medical cannabis) facility, which was eye-opening, quite frankly,” he said. “I know people had a lot of fears with [its] security. Let me tell you, it looks like Fort Knox inside.” Princeton decided to ban all cannabis businesses and appointed a task force to study the question of legalization. The task force issued a report in November

recommending five commercial areas that could be zoned to permit cannabis retail businesses. These include the area surrounding the Dinky train station; the Jugtown neighborhood at the intersection of Nassau and Harrison streets; the central business district; Witherspoon Street, between Green Street and Leigh Avenue; and Route 206, near Cherry Valley Road. The task force also recommended that the town allow no more than three retail medical and adult-use dispensaries (Class 5 license), but no licenses for the other categories of cannabis businesses. The council had not made any decisions to implement the recommendation as of Dec. 22, and was faced with opposition from a number of members of the community opposed to cannabis dispensaries. In Trenton, the City Council and Mayor Reed Gusciora passed an ordinance allowing cultivation, manufacturing, processing, distribution and dispensary businesses. The ordinance includes the city’s downtown area for dispensary locations and allows up to 10 retail locations. *** Robbinsville is one town that continues to maintain a ban on all cannabis

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businesses. Township attorney Bruce Darvas said in an email that the town is waiting for more clarification before taking any action. “It is my understanding that the N.J. Cannabis Regulatory Commission has not yet issued all of its rules for the various types of cannabis licenses (I believe we are still waiting on rules for wholesalers, distributors, and delivery services),” he said. “Until the commission issues its remaining rules, the township will not take any further action.” He added that once the CRC issues its rules for the various licenses, the township will reconsider the issue and determine which, licenses will be permitted. “It is important to note that when adopting the ordinance prohibiting all cannabis business in the township, the township did not take a position that it was opposed to allowing such businesses in the township,” Darvas said. “It was only opposed to making that final decision without knowing what rules would apply to such businesses.” John Nalbone, Robbinsville Township’s communications and public information officer, said that Community Development Director Paul Renaud and Business Administrator Joy Tozzi told him that the township has received numerous calls from businesses interested in operating in the town, “but without further clarity on the state’s rules we have not officially taken any meetings.” East Windsor, Hightstown Borough, West Windsor and Plainsboro also have not reconsidered their bans on cannabis businesses.

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Once the 2020-21 girls basketball season officially began, it took approximately five seconds for Ewing coach Dan Montferrat to realize what he had in freshmen Joi Johnson and Rhian Stokes. “You knew that they were gonna be something special right from the jump ball in our first game against Hightstown last year,” the third-year coach said. “They were setting the tone defensively, offensively. It was the kind of basketball you like to see.” It’s the kind the two have been playing since first teaming up in grade school. “They’ve always had a great connection on the floor,” the coach continued. “When they’re on the court together, things are moving seamlessly.” Johnson, a 5-foot-10 post player who can play outside when necessary, led the Blue Devils in scoring (14.1 points per game), rebounding (13.4 per game) and blocked shots (56) last year. Stokes, the team’s point guard, was second in scoring (11.8) and led in assists (73) and steals (81). Their efforts produced a 13-0 record in a COVID-19-shortened season, and they will be asked to do even more with Geneece Boone and Tamia Warner now playing in college.

Sopomores Rhian Stokes and Joi Johnson on the court at Ewing High School. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) “You’re gonna see these young players have to step up into bigger roles,” said Montferrat, whose team opened on Dec. 17 against a talented Allentown squad. The coach also includes Te’Yala Delfosse and Shawnae Biggs in what he calls his sophomore “Core Four.” Delfosse missed some games with a concussion last year and Biggs is a defensive standout. But it is Johnson and Stokes who will haunt the opposition’s scouting report. Their talents are enhanced by a chemistry that has been nine years in the making. It doesn’t hurt that they are from athletic families, as Johnson’s sisters Ayanna and Leah starred at Pennington, while Stokes’ brothers Terrence, Caleb and now Kyle were and are standouts for the Blue Devils boys team. With their parents being friends, the two girls have known each other forever and began playing together for Ewing Travel in the second grade. They have also played AAU together every step of the way and are currently on the highpowered Philadelphia Belles. “And outside of basketball she’s my

best friend,” Johnson was quick to note. “We hang out outside of school on the weekends, during week nights. If you see Rhian, you see me.” Being buddies off the court have given them vision into each other on it. “I feel like she knows what I’m thinking so I don’t have to do the motions,” Stokes said. “She can kind of read my mind. It comes together pretty well.” Johnson eagerly confirms her friend’s observation. “I know Rhian’s next move just from the way she takes off,” she said. “The way she holds her body on the court, I know what she’s gonna do. With us spending so much time together on and off the court, it allows me to be able to read her body language and know where she wants me without me saying anything. That allows easier, more fluid playing.” Johnson grew up battling in the post, but due to her size she is trying to hone her perimeter skills and has shown the ability to play outside. “Joi is dominant down low but can stretch it to the outside and shoot over you too,” Montferrat said. “It’s just pick your poison with her.” “The whole family is post players and I’ve always been tall so I was taught the post position,” Johnson said. “But as I begin to play at higher levels I’m a little short to be a post player. This summer I worked really hard, training every week, all week to work on my outside game to be a better outside player as well as inside.” Stokes is just glad she has Johnson to look for in the paint. “Joi is a really good post player, and a really good teammate,” Stokes said. “With her size and her body, she’s able to move quicker than some post players.” Knowing that her older sisters went to Pennington, Montferrat could not have been happier to discover that Johnson would be staying in Ewing for high school. “I knew her sisters from all the great games they used to play against Ewing,” he said. “So when Joi came here we’re like ‘Hey, we got something, we’re

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an invaluable learning tool. . “I’ve always been a point guard and began to really develop it around fifth grade,” she said. “Playing travel with the boys made my mind think differently because boys are typically stronger than girls. So that helped my game a lot. It was a great experience.” Watching the game move more quickly while playing with the boys has given Stokes an innate ability to easily see things develop during a girls game. “Her strength is reading the court and seeing the court,” Johnson said. “There’s a lot of great point guards that have great skill, but Rhian has great skill and she can see the court. Her passes are crazy, and the way she can get steals is unbelievable.” With the two dynamos making each other better, they could not help but burst on the scene as freshmen. The way Johnson looked at it, they had no choice. “Coming off of middle school season and being undefeated for a while in middle school we had a reputation to uphold,” she said. “But to come in and be undefeated and be two of the top freshmen in the state was maybe more than we expected. But we did know we had to come in and produce.” Stokes was not as easily surprised, simply stating “I kind of expected it.” They are expecting even better things this year. “I’m really excited,” Johnson said. “Our schedule is a lot tougher from last year, we have a lot more games. I’m just excited to go out and show that last year is just the beginning of something.”

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Tuesday, January 18 strategies. For more information about the Private Reiki Sessions by appointment. 3 to 7 p.m. Reiki is a hands on energy Smoking Cessation Program at modality to help ease the tense body RWJUH Hamilton, or to schedule a and busy mind into a relaxed and healfree, confidential assessment, please ing state. $30/30 min. or $60/hour. Patti call Vivian Owusu-Mensah, CNP, APNMcDougall, BSN, RN, Integrative TheraBC, OCN, CTTS, Lung Navigator and pies Nurse, Reiki Master/Teacher. Smoking Cessation Specialist at (609) 584-2826. Wednesday, January 19

Coming up this month at RWJU Hospital Hamilton To register for a program or for schedule changes call 609-584-5900. For more information, go to rwjbh.org/ hamilton.

Tuesday, January 11

Gynecologic Cancer Round Table Discussion. 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your questions and concerns for an open discussion with our RWJ gynecologic physicians. Topics range from cancer prevention, diagnostic testing, and treatment. Ruth Stephenson, DO, Gynecologic Oncologist at CINJ – NJ’s only National Cancer Institute Cancer Center and James Aikins, MD, Division Chief.

Thursday, January 13

Dining Healthy with Diabetes. 1 to 2 p.m. Join us in the healthy cooking kitchen for an afternoon of cooking and education geared towards answering questions about the management of your diabetes. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWMRegistered dietitian/board certified specialist in obesity & weight management. Kids in the Kitchen: Winter Warm-Up— Soothing and healthy comfort foods kids will love! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cook up some fun, and sample healthy foods in new ways! For children ages five and older with parent/caregiver. $5 per child/ $5 per parent/caregiver. Register early; limited class size. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM-Registered dietitian/board certified specialist in obesity & weight management.

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Thursday, January 20

Reiki “Re-fresher.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Have you been Reiki certified but it’s been so long since you’ve used it you wonder if you still “have it”? Yes you do! Come explore Reiki energy with those in the same boat. Patti McDougall, BSN, RN, Reiki Master/Teacher. Fee: $20.

Tuesday, January 25

Vascular Disease in the “Age of Covid.” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Scientists have evidence that in many people, COVID-19 attacks the vascular system and the 60,000 miles worth of blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) that run throughout our body. Join Biagio Manna, DO, fellowship trained in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery, co-medical director of The Center for Wound Healing as he discusses the vascular impact the virus can have on our bodies from head to toe.

Better Health Programs

There’s no better time to be 65+ years old, and there’s no better place to experience it than at the Better Health Program at RWJUH. This complimentary program will engage your mind, encourage you to move and help you reflect. To register for a program below or to learn about complimentary membership call 609-584-5900 or visit rwjbh.org/HamiltonBetterHealth.

Wednesday, January 5

Navigating the Medicaid Process. 10 to 11 a.m. Justin Scott, Esquire, author, helps us understand the process of enrollment and benefits of Medicaid. Registration Required.

Thursday, January 6

Discussions with Sara I. Ali, MD, Geriatric & Internal Medicine: Let’s Talk Vitamins. 1 to 2 p.m. Separating fact from fiction is a difficult task, but not for Dr. Ali! She shares the facts on which vitamins works and which don’t.

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Prevention and Treatment for Dizziness, Vertigo and Imbalance. 10 to 11 a.m. It is not uncommon for individuals with a history of vertigo or dizziness to regain their balance through accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/ or rehabilitation exercises. Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato Au.D.

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Discussions with Sara I. Ali, MD, Geriatric & Internal Medicine: Nutrition, Weight Management and Exercise after 65. 1 to 2 p.m. Join the discussion about how to best nourish the body, maintain a healthy weight and safely exercise. Call 609.584.5900 to register and to be notified of schedule changes.

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Resolutions for 2022

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BETTING ON BLACK

So. Welcome to 2022. What will this year bring? Let’s face it. The last couple years have been….challenging, to say the least. Let’s hope that 2022 is happier, safer, healthier, and a whole heck of a lot better. Keeping that in mind, here is a list of my resolutions for 2022. 1. I will not ignore the fact that our kitchen garbage can is so full that a used toothpick would make it topple to the floor. I will reluctantly take the full bag to the trash and put a new bag in. Depending on the weather. 2. I will not squeeze the toothpaste from the top, even though it’s faster to do it that way. I will squeeze it from the bottom every time, even though the last time I did it that way, the bottom of the tube was not properly sealed and I ended up with a light green glob on my black sweater. Smelled mintyfresh all day, too. 3. I will make sure that there is enough shampoo in the bottle for the next person, rather than filling it halfway with water and shaking it, thus making it appear full. 4. On the same lines, I will replace the bar of soap in the shower as soon as the current soap has the same thickness as Saran Wrap. 5. I will not play games on my phone for long periods of time. Hang on a sec. Cross that one off the resolutions list. I like those games. 6. I will not hurriedly rip the tags from

a new shirt, hang it in the closet, and when I wear it and my husband asks if it’s new, reply indignantly, “I’ve had this for YEARS.” 7. I will not leave just enough milk to coat the bottom of the gallon jug so that the next person who grabs it out of the fridge has to walk it to our recycle bin outside. 8. I will not use bath oil in the tub, so that when my husband George takes a shower, he slips on the oily residue and grabs onto the shower curtain to break his fall. 9. I will not borrow George’s car and leave the gas tank empty. I will at least put a half-gallon of gas in it before I turn it back over to him. 10. I will not pretend I don’t hear George talking. Unless whatever he’s talking about is boring me. 11. I will always replace the empty toilet roll so that no one has to crab-walk to the closet to get a new roll. 12. I will not threaten to kick my husband till he’s dead anymore. Unless he’s asking for it. 13. I will not pretend I am sleeping when one of the dogs wants to go outside at 3 a.m. and is pacing the floor. Hmm. You know what? Let’s just cross that one off the list. 14. I will not pretend I didn’t see the empty trash can on the curb in order to get out of dragging it back to the side of the house. (I just won’t look out the window or go outside on recycling days.. 15. I will not pretend I am on my cell phone to avoid conversation with anyone. On second thought, let’s X that one out. I have found that deception necessary on several occasions. 16. I will stop complaining about the weather, because, let’s face it, A. I am a grown-up (sort of. and can pack up and move somewhere else at any time, B. whining doesn’t change anything, and C. we live in NJ. The weather changes every 5 minutes around here. 17. I will cook more. Very reluctantly, but I’ll do it. But I can’t promise you I won’t pout and/or sulk, or both. I also may or may not slam a pot or three. 18. I will actually dust my furniture instead of just running my hand over the surfaces. 19. I will be kinder, nicer, and sweeter to everyone. Wait. Maybe not EVERYONE. 20. I will stop making these resolutions. I hope that everyone has a wonderful 2022 full of laughter and love and health and joy.

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For several years now, I’ve used the first column of the new year to look back on the previous year, and “test” you all on your retention. But since often I don’t recall what I put in my columns, I sure don’t expect you all to do so! Therefore, just enjoy this review of last year. No peeking at the answers at the bottom, upside-down, in teeny-tiny print.

9. September: True/False: Our township is named after The Honorable Charles Ewing, a highly regarded attorney, law counselor, and banking director, who excelled in mathematics and logic. He served for almost a decade as Chief Justice of the NJ Supreme Court, and was memorialized in 1834 as the namesake of the former Trenton Township after his sudden death from cholera in 1832.

10. October: The Overflow Parking Lot for the Trenton/Mercer Airport is named after the Wright Brothers because a. The Wright Brothers built it, and the site was recently excavated b. The Wright Brothers secretly came to Ewing to fly their experimental aircraft c. The additional lots for the airport honor great names in aviation history d. The Wright Brothers in this 2. February: The “Year in Review” instance are Fred and Jed, airport ran in February, so there’s no test on personnel. the test! (Free points!) 11. November: True/False: The 3. March: The column in March Columbia School in Ewing was recently began a series taken from a memoir honored for its acclaimed success in written in 1940 by Patricia Whitehead moving students to a virtual platform Stoner, a Ewing resident who passed during the COVID-19 pandemic. away in 2015 at the age of 95. Her mem12. December: True/False: In the oir was about: early part of the 19th century, New Jera. How to write a memoir b. Life in Ewingville in the late 1800s sey established the State School Fund, and enacted laws for communities to and early 1900s c. Stories of life during the Covid raise funds for their schools exclusively through bake sales. pandemic d. The futility of writing a memoir Hope you all enjoyed this quiz! I have 4. April: Ms. Whitehead’s 1940 two quick notes to add: 1. I recently spoke with a descendant memoir mentions several individuals living along the “Shabakunk Road.” Today, of the Hendrickson family, who would the old Shabakunk Road is known as like to know what other Hendrickson “cousins” are in the area. If you are ________________? related to the Hendricksons who settled 5. May: True/False: “Cousin John in Ewing early on, please send a note to Hendrickson” (a cousin of Ms. White- me at ewingthenandnow@gmail.com. 2. A member of the Reeder family head’s. told stories of the numerous daily trips on the high speed line into reported to me that there IS in fact a Trenton by individuals to get the provi- local connection to the Wright Brothsions they needed, since Amazon didn’t ers! Orville and Wilbur’s father was an acquaintance of a local Reeder, and deliver at the time. wrote in a letter that he didn’t under6. June: True/False: The “Ewing stand his sons’ futile attempts at flying. Here’s wishing us all a healthier, and Then and Now” column which ran in June was perhaps the greatest column happier, new year! ever published. Answers: 7. July: The annual “Sarah Temple Tea” at the Ewing Historic Society honors: a. Growers of black and oolong teas b. Ewing residents who consume vast amounts of tea c. People who have contributed in a significant way to the Society and to our community in preserving the history of Ewing. d. People who have contributed more than $1,000,000 to the Ewing Historic Society 1. January: The “Voices of Ewing” Project was initiated by the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society with the goal of collecting what from Ewing residents? a. Their favorite songs b. Recordings of primordial screams c. Personal stories of life during the Covid pandemic d. Old stuff

1. C 2. n/a 3. B 4. Ewingville Road 5. False 6. The column didn’t run. You decide T/F! 7. C 8. False 9. True 10. C 11. False 12. False

8. August: True/False: The original Helen Kull is an adviser to the Ewing name of Ewing Township was Indepen- Township Historic Preservation Society.

Ewing Recreation January 2022 Ewing United Indoor Soccer program will be held at the Ewing Senior & Community Center (ESCC), 999 Lower Ferry Road will start in mid-January. Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 5. Grades K is instructional and will run from Noon – 1 pm. The older divisions will play games on Sundays. The leagues are co-ed. The divisions are grouped by grades 1-2, 3-5, middle school/high school. To get more information or to register go online at ewingunited.com. Registration for Ewing Girls Softball 2022 season is now open, to register go to ewinggirlssoftball. com. Registration is open for Ewing Little League 2022 season, go to ewingbaseball.com to register. ESCC gym and weight room are open daily. Hours are Monday – Thursday 6 am – 9 pm, Fridays 6 am – 5 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 5 pm, and Sundays 6 am – 1 pm. Seniors can also workout between 9 am – 12 pm for free. Mahjong Open Play will meet

on Thursday evenings at ESCC from 7pm – 9pm. New and experienced players are encouraged to participate. Adult Co-Ed Volleyball is held on Wednesday nights at Antheil School from 7 pm – 9:30pm. This program is informal and is for all levels of players. Ewing Recreation has a chess club that meets on Tuesday evenings at ESCC starting at 6:30pm. The ESCC and Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, 609-883-1199, have rooms available for rent for small groups to large parties. Kitchen facilities are available. For more information on these or any other programs you can contact the Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776 online at www. ewingnj.org/communityaffairs. The Recreation Office is located at ESCC and is open Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 9 pm; Fridays 8:30am – 4:30pm, Saturdays 9 am – 5 pm. The Ewing Recreation column is paid content provided by Ewing Township.

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