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By ReBekah Schroeder
The United States is divided by numerous issues. People are increasingly at odds with each other, and the process of making important change is difficult, if not impossible. It is in this political climate that Mercer County Community College recently unveiled a multi-pronged program to combat the situation by educating citizens and empowering them to become leaders within their communities. The college has teamed up with The Citizens Campaign, a Metuchen-based nonprofit organization that works to ensure that discourse can be helpful, not harmful, and urges that people do not have to be elected officials or stop their advocacy at the ballot box. The group’s message is that anyone can fight to make a difference. One piece of the program is the establishment of a Citizen Leadership Center in partnership with The Citizens Campaign. The purpose of the center, which will be located See CIVICS, Page 19
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Richard Freeman, president and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, speaks at the Nov. 18, 2021 event held at the hospital to commemorate 50 years in the township. To Freeman’s right are Sen. Linda Greenstein, Jeff Sagnip of Rep. Chris Smith’s office, Hamilton councilman Rick Tighe, Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin, councilman Anthony Carabelli and Diane Grillo, RWJUHH vice president of health promotion.
Their courage and compassion RWJ University Hospital ceremony inspire us all. marks 50 years in Hamilton
One morning, a message written in chalk appeared now known as Robert Wood staff, as well as local, county in front of an RWJBarnabas Health facility. The words Johnson University Hospital and state officials were in couldn’t have been simpler, or more soul stirring, Hamilton, invited township attendance for the ceremony Fifty years ago, in response or more fire accurate. and rescue squads to re- celebrating the occasion. to Hamilton Township’s grow-
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ing population, Trenton Gen- create that journey in a cer- Those who spoke included eral Hospital relocated from emony held at the hospital’s hospital president and chief executive officer Richard the capital city to its suburban main entrance. “Heroes Emergency vehicles and Freeman, hospital vice presineighbor, becoming Hamilton work here.” fire trucks rolled onto the now dent of health promotion Hospital in the process. On Nov. 15, 1971, ambu- 67-acre campus one after the Diane Grillo, and Mayor Jeff other and parked in the circle Martin. Nina Melker, a Merlances transported patients Three words of gratitude and encouragement that from Trenton General across outside the hospital’s main cer County Commissioner, capture the courage and compassion of health building — the only building chair of the RWJUH Hamilton the border to its new, 43-acre workers here and across America. To share your that stood on the site 50 years Foundation and vice chair of home at the corner of Klockthanks to support Emergency Fund, agoorwhen thoseour first patients Response the RWJUH Hamilton Board ner and Whitehorse Hamilton transported in. of Trustees, also spoke. Square Roads. visit were rwjbh.org/heroes Hospital executives and On Nov. 19, the hospital, See HoSPITAL, Page 14
Daphne Kent-Wilczynski is a busy lady. She has two phones in her hand and three restaurants going, and she is hands on in running all three of them. Kent-Wilczynski was raised in Hamilton, brought up her children in Robbinsville, and has fed many people from both towns through the years. She has been in the restaurant business since 1983, and her energy is almost as wellknown as her cooking. Now, 25 years after she established a diner in Robbinsville at 1124 Route 130, Kent-Wilczynski has opened a second restaurant, Daphne’s of Hamilton, which she started in the middle of the pandemic, in the heart Hamilton Square. The new finedining restaurant is located at 3681 Nottingham Way and opened in July of 2021. Her third venue is Daphne’s Catering, which provides services for both private and corporate customers. Kent-Wilczynski grew up in Hamilton and is a product of Greenwood Elementary, Nottingham Junior High and Steinert High School. She was a standout athlete in basketball, softball and soccer. See DAPHNE, Page 12
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AROunD TOWn Hamilton High schools host first Breakbeatcode Google Hackathon The Hamilton Township School District hosted their first Breakbeatcode Google Hackathon on Nov. 12. Students from Hamilton High School West, Nottingham High School, and Steinert High School participated in the virtual interactive event. A Breakbeatcode Hackathon is a free, online, half-day virtual event cohosted by a Breakbeatcode team and partner organizations. During the Hackathon, tech coach volunteers from Google provided an introduction to the Breakbeatcode curriculum. No prior coding knowledge or experience was required. The goal is that by the end of the Hackathon, students will have begun building a foundation in coding skills and music theory, and published their first music tracks through coding. Each event features industry expert guest speakers. Hamilton’s students heard from Pablo Castro, a research software developer with Google Brain who focuses on fundamental reinforcement learning research, machine learning and creativity, and Syndee Winters, who made her Broadway debut starring as Nala in Disney’s The Lion King. Winters’ other Broadway credits
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County College announces 2022 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees The Mercer County Community College Foundation and the Mercer Athletics Committee have announced the honorees for their Second Annual Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2022 Hall of Fame class recognizes three Vikings national championship teams: 1968 men’s soccer, 1974 men’s basketball, and 2000 women’s tennis. Nine outstanding individuals will also be inducted: Dan Gakeler (baseball), Carole Gibilisco (athletics administrative assistant), Diane Kelly (soccer and softball), David Leckie (soccer), Peter Lindauer (soccer), Jennifer Lopresti (softball), Robert Marchetti (track and field), Robert “Bobby” Sands (basketball) and Mar y Smith-Jones (basketball). The induction ceremony will take place at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Lawrence on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. Further details about the event will soon be available. The college says that all proceeds will go to scholarships for student-athletes and improvements to MCCC’s athletic facilities. Foundation board vice chair Dan Klim is once again co-chairing this MAC initiative with Charles Plohn, Jr. Klim said in a media release that last year’s inaugural event, which fea-
MCCC starts search for next college president The 2022 MCCC Athletics Hall of Fame Committee gathered for a kick-off event at Cobblestone Creek Country Club on Nov. 7. From left are Charles Plohn, Charles Plohn Jr., Tatiana Dodge, Lisa Camillone, Dan Klim, Al Leister and Mani Kissling.
tured the induction of three national championship teams and 15 outstanding players, coaches and administrators, was a resounding success. “It was a great evening. We had an opportunity to celebrate our honorees and thank them for their contributions to Mercer athletics. Each of them played a significant role in establishing and growing our standards of excellence in sports that continue to this day,” Klim said, adding that the fundraising campaign and event raised $63,000 for student-athlete scholarships and improvements to athletic facilities.
Klim notes that induction into the Mercer Athletics Hall of Fame is the highest sports honor awarded to Vikings alumni. “In part through the efforts of these athletes, Mercer has been able to compete on the national stage with some of the best teams in the country. These individuals have helped to bolster the reputation of the athletics program and MCCC as a whole,” he said. In addition to Klim and Plohn Jr., Hall of Fame Committee members include Herb Ames, Lisa Camillone, Lori Danko, Elyse Diamond, Tatiana Dodge, Charles Inverso,
The college has also announced that the Mercer County Community College Board of Trustees has begun the start of the search for the college’s seventh president, following Dr. Jianping Wang’s decision to retire. Wang will retire next summer. The college says that the MCCC Presidential Search Committee will work with R H Perry & Associates, a national higher education search firm, to identify candidates and select finalists. The search committee is comprised of MCCC faculty, staff, students, Board members, and key community and MCCC Foundation stakeholders. The college community will seek opportunities to meet and learn more about the finalists at open forums in March. Finalists will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees, which will select and hire the next president from that group. More information about the presi-
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Students at Sayen Elementary School worked with guidance counselor Jennifer Hill to organize food donations for families in need this Thanksgiving. PIctured are (front row) Jack Reymann, Charlotte Ahr, Addyson Sudnick, Lexi McLaughlin, Lucas Brogan and (middle row) Kendall Sweeney, Aaron Ritter and JeeAnn Marcella. Back row: guidance counselor Jennifer Hill and principal Diana Vasil. (Photo by Laura Geltch.)
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Dems retain seats on council after nervy overnight wait incumbents, and Celentano has previously served on the board a number of times, most recently in 2019. Ferrara, who is a contributor to the Hamilton Post, received the most votes, with 12,224, followed by Kanka with 10,713 and Celentano with 10,119. Joe Novembre, Stephanie Williams, By Joe Emanski and Bill Sanservino Jeff Hewitson and Angelo Hall came Three spots on Hamilton Town- up short of the votes necessary to gain ship Council were set to be decided election. Hall, a current member of by voters on Election Day Nov. 2, and the board, received the fewest votes of those who checked the news early in any candidate. At the county level, Democrats Kristhe morning on Nov. 3 may have seen tin McLaughlin, Samuel results that showed that Frisby and Terrance the Republican chalStokes easily defeated lengers had unseated Republicans Michael all three incumbent Chianese, Richard BalDemocrats. gowan and Andrew Candidates Bob Kotula for seats on the Diszler, James Boozan Mercer County Board and Joe DeMarco were of Commissioners. shown with a solid lead in McLaughlin received the voting by many news 60,943 to lead all canoutlets starting Tuesdidates, followed by day night, with councilFrisby (59,967), Stokes men Anthony Carabelli, (59,792), Chianese, Rick Tighe and Chuddy 32,847 (11.82%), BalWhalen all trailing. The gowan (32,541) and KotTrentonian reported that Carabelli ula, 31,889 (11.47%). some township RepubIn the race for county licans had shared Facesurrogate, incumbent book posts and photos Democrat Diane Gerofdeclaring and celebratsky defeated Republican ing victory. Douglas Miles to win The celebrations, howanother term in office. ever, were premature, Gerofsky received as county clerk Paula 63,019 to Miles’ 30,044. Sollami-Covello revealed In the State Senate that the results from race for 14th District, 6,500 mail-in votes had incumbent Demoyet to be reported. crat Linda Greenstein Those voters tend to defeated Republican lean Democratic, and by Adam Elias in another midday Wednesday, with vote that looked closer the mail-in vote counted Ferrara than it was before mailand reported, prelimiin votes were counted. nary results showed that Greenstein received the Dems had indeed 39,221 votes in Merwon re-election to cer County and Elias, three-year terms on the 32,006. council. In the State AssemThe results, certified bly, 14th District, incumon Nov. 22, show Carabent Democrats Wayne belli as the top vote-getDeAngelo and Danter with 15,282, followed iel Benson outpaced by Whalen with 14,736, Republicans Andrew Tighe with 14,335, Pachuta, Bina Shah and DeMarco with 13,648, independent Michael Diszler with 13,184 and Bollentin to win re-elecBoozan with 12,841. tion. In Mercer County, Carabelli, Tighe and Greenstein DeAngelo received Whalen issued a joint 39,346 votes, Benson, statement via Facebook on Nov. 19: “We are sincerely humbled 38,784, Pachuta 30,303, Shah 29,451 by your support and faith in us. We and Bollentin 1,485. Turnout in Mercer County overall will never forget that we work for you, in our shared commitment to make was 37.52%—a little more than half as many voters as in last year’s presidenHamilton the very best it can be.” Also elected to three-year terms tial election, where the turnout was on the Hamilton Township Board of 69.34 percent. Last year, 180,909 out Education last month were Sue Fer- of 260,888 registered voters cast their rara, Richard Kanka and Anthony ballots, as opposed to 99,767 out of Celentano. Ferrara and Kanka were 265,901 this year.
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speed up the process. I learned how to do the graphics to make ads, flyers and menus. They look professional,” she says. “I can fix appliances in a pinch. I seriously thought about going into auto mechanics at one point. These are all things I learned by necessity. So I didn’t need to depend on someone else. I read two books a week on all subjects. I love to learn new things.” With special nights people can count on, such as pasta night, all you can eat mussel night or prix fixe Sunday, Kent-Wilczynski looks to mix the reliable with the new and different. “We see a lot of walking traffic for the Hamilton Square location. People will walk to the restaurant from the nearby neighborhoods with a bottle of wine and have a nice dinner. I love it. We have outdoor seating and will expand that for the spring. One thing good that came from the pandemic is outdoor dining. People really love it,” she says. One need of any business if it hopes to last a long time is a loyal customer base. Daphne Kent-Wilczynski appears to have cultivated just that with her restaurants. “I use quality ingredients and people notice. I have served generations now. I have catered birthdays, sweet sixteens, engagements, wedding showers, weddings, baby showers and more. We become part of the family. Now we are feeding the next generation. The business has changed but it is still person to person. That is old school, that is family and I love it,” she says. Daphne’s Diner. 1124 Route 130, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Phone: 609208-3104. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Daphne’s of Hamilton. 3681 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ 08690. Phone: 609-438-9166. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Daphne’s Catering. Phone: 609433-8425. Web for all Daphne’s businesses: daphnesdiningandcatering. com.
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Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Division attended the RWJ University Hospital Hamilton 50th Anniversary ceremonies. From left to right are Chief Richard Kraemer, Deputy Chief John Retalis, and firefighters Jeff Barlow, Patrick Manning and Capt. Joseph Pushman. RWJ continued from Page 1 Trenton General Hospital opened in 1941 on South Clinton Avenue. “Here we were in the 40’s, we were a newbie, we were the smallest and the newest, but the board was extremely visionary and agile,” Grillo told the Hamilton Post in February. “In the 60’s they started looking around for a new location, and (then-committeeman) Maury Perilli was on that board. He started pushing the board in the 60’s. He said, ‘Residents of Trenton are moving out to the suburbs, we need to move with them.’” Perilli, Grillo says, had the vision to get the lake moved to where it is today — and the political will to make it happen. He put forth the idea of putting Hamilton Hospital on one side of the lake and a community park — now Veterans Park — on the other. That idea took shape, and the park, the lake and hospital all became reality within a decade. At the hospital’s dedication cer-
emony in 1971, following its move from Trenton, James R. Cowan, then the New Jersey Commissioner of Health, proclaimed: “You have a beautiful building; now you have to build a hospital.” In the decades since, the hospital has seen considerable growth. Today it sits as a regional medical complex, an important part of the RWJBarnabas Health system, a regional destination for cancer care, neurosciences, orthopedics and bariatrics In February, Freeman told the Post that for the staff of the hospital, being a part of the Hamilton community means even more today than it did 50 years ago. “We never lose sight of our role as a community hospital. But over the years, with the support of our community, we’ve grown to provide services that before, only large city hospitals would provide. Today, at RWJUH Hamilton, you can count on getting the care you need, close to home,” he said.
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Recognized as a NATIONAL LEADER FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) recently earned national recognition from the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America. In the Lown Hospital Index, a report by the Institute that evaluated 3,010 hospitals across the nation, RMC ranked 13th in the U.S. based on metrics across three main categories: equity, value, and outcomes. RMC is one of 75 hospitals that made the Lown Index Honor Roll by earning “A” grades in all three of those categories and ranks third among 62 hospitals in New Jersey that were evaluated by the index. “Capital Health Regional Medical Center has a history of providing care to the people of Trenton and surrounding areas that goes back more than 130 years,” said Dr. Eric Schwartz, vice president of Community Health and executive director of Capital Health’s Institute for Urban Care. “This ranking by the Lown Institute demonstrates our unwavering commitment to community health in Mercer, Bucks, and Burlington counties
Internal Medicine Residency Director EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION DR. SABA HASAN, program director of Capital Health’s Internal Medicine Residency Program, was recently inducted as a Master of the American College of Physicians (ACP). This national honor is awarded to highly accomplished Fellows of the ACP who, according to the organization’s bylaws, demonstrate "integrity, position of honor, impact in practice or in medical research, or other attainments in science or in the art of medicine.” Dr. Hasan is the only member of Capital Health’s active medical staff to be named a Master of the American College of Physicians, and out of hundreds of thousand internists throughout the world, there are currently fewer than 1,000 practicing internists with this designation.
and reaffirms our role as a leader in providing high-quality, equitable care.” The Lown Institute, founded in 1973 by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Bernard Lown (developer of the defibrillator and cardioverter) is an independent, nonpartisan organization that conducts research to help bridge the gap between existing public policy solutions and improved access to care for all Americans. The Lown Hospital Index is the first ranking to assess the social responsibility of U.S. hospitals by applying measures never used before, such as racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse (how well hospitals avoid unnecessary tests and procedures), and pay equity (how well hospital staff are paid compared to executives), among others. Capital Health Regional Medical Center has a long history of serving central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The hospital includes a state designated comprehensive stroke center (part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences), the Level II Bristol-Myers Squibb Trauma Center (one of only 10 designated trauma centers in New Jersey), and Mercer County’s designated Emergency Mental Health Services Center. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org.
“Masters must make significant contributions to the art and science of medicine to receive this rare honor, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving than Dr. Hasan,” said Dr. Robert Remstein, vice president for Academic Affairs and Designated Institutional Official at Capital Health. “As the guiding force behind our Internal Medicine Residency Program for more than two decades, she has helped countless residents reach their full potential as compassionate care providers and physician leaders in health systems across the country.” Dr. Hasan has served on the ACP and the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM) committees and is the past governor for the ACP New Jersey Chapter. She is currently the chair of the ACP Credentials Committee. In 2014, Dr. Hasan was the recipient of the prestigious ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award, presented to only ten program directors of accredited residencies and fellowships nationally each year.
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Two long-time Mercer and Bucks county practices form CAPITAL HEALTH – HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS Capital Health Medical Group recently established Capital Health – Hematology Oncology Specialists, a specialty care practice including a team of clinicians who are dedicated to supporting patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment of various types of cancer, allied diseases, and benign hematology. Capital Health – Hematology Oncology Specialists’ team features physicians, nurses and office staff from two hematology and oncology practices with decades of experience caring for patients in the Mercer and Bucks county region—Mercer Bucks Hematology Oncology and Mercer County Hematology & Oncology. The newly formed team includes DRS. EMILY CHEN, PAMELA CRILLEY, NEEL GANDHI, SCOTT KINDSFATHER, DONGYOUN DEBORAH LEE, HONGYAN LIANG, ERICA
LINDEN, ABDUL MUGHAL, and DAVID SCHAEBLER, in addition to nurse practitioners LEEANN GLOZMAN and LAUREN KUSZNIR. Together, the team of hematology and oncology experts works to determine a comprehensive, individualized plan of care to best fit each patient’s needs. “From diagnosis through treatment, our team is committed to developing meaningful connections with patients and their families at a time when they need it most,” said Dr. Scott Kindsfather, medical director of medical oncology at Capital Health. “We strive to educate patients so they have a better understanding of their diagnosis and the range of corresponding treatment options available to them.” The team at Capital Health – Hematology Oncology Specialists sees patients in the medical office building at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell at 2 Capital Way, Suite 220, Pennington, NJ 08534 and in the medical arts building behind Capital Health Regional Medical Center at 40 Fuld Street, Suite 404, Trenton, NJ 08638. To schedule an appointment at Capital Health – Hematology Oncology Specialists, call 609.303.0747 or visit capitalhealth.org/hematologyoncology.
CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP Adds Two Skilled Gastroenterologists To Specialty Practice Dr. Cynthia Edirisuriya and Dr. Om Amin recently joined Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists, a team of highly skilled clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of general diseases of the digestive system for residents in the greater Bucks, Burlington, and Mercer county region. The new providers join Dr. Mark Saxena, Dr. Michael Itidiare, Dr. Waseem Butt, and Nurse Practitioner Lisa Costello. The team sees patients at their office locations in Bordentown (100 K Johnson Boulevard N., Suite 201, Bordentown, NJ 08505) and Newtown (3 Penns Trail, 2nd Floor, Newtown, PA 18940). DR. CYNTHIA ECYNDIRISURIYA is a fellowship trained gastroenterologist who specializes in performing screening and diagnostic tests to detect diseases and conditions related to the digestive system. Dr. Edirisuriya received her medical degree from Drexel College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was board certified in internal medicine after completing her internal medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.
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DR. OM AMIN is a board certified, fellowship trained gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating a range of conditions that affect the digestive system, including gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), irritable bowel syndrome, Barrett’s esophagus, celiac disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and other gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Amin completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He earned his medical degree from American University of Antigua College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Charleston Area Medical Center-West Virginia University in Charleston, West Virginia, where he served as the chief ambulatory medicine resident. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Edirisuriya, Dr. Amin or another experienced member of the Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists team, call 609.528.8884 or visit capitalgastro.org for more information.
CAPITAL HEALTH PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS Top National Rankings for Patient Experience Dr. Scott Kolander and Dr. Tara VanHise, two primary care physicians from Capital Health Medical Group, recently ranked first and third nationally in a patient satisfaction survey by MedStatix, a medical technology firm dedicated to improving specialty practice health care performance. Dr. Kolander (Capital Health Primary Care – Mountain View) and Dr. Tara VanHise (Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing) ranked in a national survey of more than 24,000 providers conducted by Medstatix. The patient survey engine created by MedStatix is a cloud-based platform that helps physician practices monitor and measure the patient experience. Shortly after their visit with a participating provider, patients receive a short survey that provides real-time insights for providers into areas where they excel and those areas where they may need some attention. In the MedStatix report for the third quarter of 2021, Dr. Kolander ranked first nationally in the 100th percentile, with Dr. VanHise ranking third. “Dr. Kolander and Dr. VanHise have practiced medicine in the Mercer County area for many years and have developed strong connections to their patients,” said Dr. Jerrold Gertzman, medical director of Capital Health Medical Group – Primary Care. “Their rankings in the latest MedStatix survey affirm each doctor’s longstanding commitment to the neighborhoods they serve and reflect Capital Health Medical Group’s overall dedication to improving the health and well-being of people in Central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania.”
New Program from CAPITAL HEALTH MATERNITY Helps Families Navigate Grief The Perinatal Bereavement Multidisciplinary Committee and the Maternity Services team at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell recently introduced the Rainbow Baby Program to help families who have experienced the loss of a child at or before birth. To better understand the journey of the families who experience this reality, there are several commonly used terms to describe babies born under these circumstances. A “sunshine baby” is a mother’s first child who is born healthy and free of complications, while the term “angel baby” indicates a child that is lost before or during delivery. The “rainbow baby” is a child born after an angel baby, embodying
DR. SCOTT KOLANDER is board certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine and has almost 30 years of experience at Capital Health. He sees patients at Capital Health Primary Care – Mountain View, located in Mountain View Office Park at 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 309, Ewing, NJ 08628. Dr. Kolander received his medical degree at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also completed his internship and residency. To schedule an appointment at Capital Health Primary Care – Mountain View, call 609.656.8844 or visit capitalhealth.org/mountainview for more information. DR. TARA H. VANHISE is board certified in family medicine and has been with Capital Health for more than a decade. She sees patients at Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing, located in the Parkway Corporate Center at 1230 Parkway Avenue, Suite 203, Ewing, New Jersey 08628. Dr. VanHise received her medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York and completed her residency at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. To schedule an appointment at Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing, call 609.883.5454 or visit capitalhealth.org/ewing for more information.
the light that follows the darkness of a storm and signaling hope for brighter days. The birth of a rainbow baby can prompt a range of emotions, from joy to guilt and grief. “One of the most painful challenges often faced by families after the loss of a baby is the tendency of others to avoid talking about an angel baby. This program provides the space for families to include their angel baby in the birth of their rainbow baby. We piloted the program for a family in August 2020, and it was very well received. Their feedback confirmed that the program can support the grief journey and promote healing for families,” said Joyce Merrigan, clinical specialist and chair of the Perinatal Bereavement Multidisciplinary Committee. As part of the Rainbow Baby Program, a printed rainbow is placed on the door of the mother’s room at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell to alert hospital staff entering the room of the complex emotions the family may be experiencing. Additionally, newborn rainbow babies receive onesies with a rainbow applique that reads “Handpicked for earth by my [brother/sister] in heaven.” The family can also choose to personalize the onesies with the name of the family’s angel baby. It is a Maternity Services tradition at Capital Health to provide every newborn with a hat, and thanks to the generous efforts of volunteers, rainbow babies receive handmade knitted hats and blankets made from multicolored yarns. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/maternity.
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CAPITAL HEALTH PRIMARY CARE – LAWRENCEVILLE EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EFFORTS TO REDUCE NUMBER OF PATIENTS WITH UNCONTROLLED BLOOD PRESSURE Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) for its commitment to helping improve blood pressure (BP) control rates among patients in the greater Mercer County region, earning Silver level recognition as part of the 2021 Target: BP™ Recognition Program. The Silver award recognizes practices that demonstrate Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville’s commitment to improving blood pressure control through measurement accuracy.
BP control. The Target: BP Recognition Program celebrates physician practices and health systems who treat patients with hypertension for achieving BP control rates at or above 70 percent within the populations they serve. These achievements will ultimately lead to a reduction in the number of Americans who suffer heart attacks and strokes.
Hypertension (high BP) is a leading risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and preventable death in the U.S. In addition, there are 121.5 million U.S. adults living with high BP and less than half of those people have their BP under control – making both diagnosing and effectively managing hypertension critical. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that heart disease and stroke continue to kill more people in the U.S. than other causes.
Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville is led by board certified physicians Dr. Diana Bush, Dr. Michael Dash, Dr. Srivani Rachakonda, and Dr. Khurram Zubair, in addition to nurse practitioner Stephanie Shapiro and physician assistant Jacqueline Ritter. The team of providers offers services to prevent illness, handle everyday medical needs, manage chronic health and women’s health issues, and provides care for patients of all ages (infant and older).
Target: BP is a national collaboration between the AHA and the AMA aimed at reducing the number of Americans who suffer from heart attacks and strokes each year by urging physician practices, health systems and patients to prioritize
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“We applaud the Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville team and their commitment to the health and well-being of their community,” said Dr. Jerrold Gertzman, medical director of Capital Health Medical Group – Primary Care. “We are proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing how their continued efforts improve the lives of patients in Mercer County.”
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following the “three C’s”—balancing college, career and civics. After years of focusing on the first two points, Howarth reinforces that this initiative is a way to “recommit ourselves to civics, and [MCCC] couldn’t ask for better partners in the Citizens Campaign.” Piloted through MCCC’s for-credit courses this semester, the training is currently running through the school’s undergraduate political science sections. The specificity is both a way to keep the program “relevant” to the major, as well as within a smaller group. This way, MCCC can more adequately measure its success before expanding across the college’s curricula, Howarth says. They will be available both as standalone courses and as a component to be incorporated alongside the traditional curriculum—the most common usage will be professors using the tools as complementary resources to their state and local government courses, but the teachings will go beyond just those classes. It will help students gain a better understanding of their municipal government as confident citizens who can apply what they learn to the system, no matter their future occupations. Additionally, students in honor’s programs are able to take part in the training, yet none of them are currently from any political science courses, Howarth says, instead choosing the option as a way to better their respective educational experiences. MCCC’s Continuing Education program allows non-students to learn the same material without enrolling, as the college offers “lifelong learning activities” that anyone from the area can participate in. The Power Civics training is also accessible to those in grant-funded See CIVICS, Page 20
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CIVICS continued from Page 19 programs at the James Kerney campus. Any student or citizen who completes the program earns a citizen leadership certificate and can be integrated into a Civic Trustees group, such as the one based in Trenton. There, they are encouraged to use their newfound expertise to solve local and national issues. “It’s very practical, and everyone that’s already taken it said that they learned things with it, even people that were relatively familiar with our system and politics,” Howarth says. “I think we found it to be a very great, enabling tool, and we’re looking forward to eventually [setting] loose a swarm out of the college of people who have taken this citizen leadership training to actually engage in various ways, and various dimensions, that they find themselves driven to, [all] with a better toolkit to be more effective.” No-blame problem solving is a key element of the program. Rob Horowitz, a political and media consultant who serves as The Citizens Campaign’s spokesperson, says that finding answers that satisfy all parties is “both a strategy and a value,” a skill that comes into play when trying to get a plan adopted in front of governing bodies. “The more you focus on the solution and don’t point your fingers and blame the elected officials or anybody else for the problem, the more effective that communication usually is.
People are much more willing to come together around the common ground of solutions,” Horowitz says. “I think the other piece of the puzzle is that if you look at our politics and government, just nationally and everywhere, we don’t suffer from too little blame,” Horowitz says. “ Part of the gridlock and of the polarization is everybody pointing fingers, calling names, and those get the sound bites and get the coverage, [but] the more we can focus on solutions, and come together around some pragmatic solutions, the better it will be for our democracy overall.” When approaching those who may disagree, taking the temperature down a bit, Horowitz insists, is a way to benefit the body of politics as a whole. This mindset is what sets the groundwork for The Citizens Campaign’s work, that now, alongside MCCC, hopes to embolden students and residents alike to gain a better grasp of governmental proceedings. *** Grant-funded programs at MCCC’s James Kerney Campus are meant to “lift up” students, assisting those who might face obstacles in their education by giving them equitable access to college, Howarth says. He describes the training for these fresh-out-of-high-school teenagers as, “building up their enabled and equipped portfolio.” “They’re starting to emerge into young adulthood in terms of setting them up for college, and also being
informed and skilled and active citizens as they move forward,” he adds. Trenton already has a group of nonpartisan Civic Trustees, and those who receive their certificate can join them, helping to better their community. Howarth says he is optimistic that students will join them, and also that other towns in Mercer will, as time goes on, create new Civic Trust units throughout Mercer County. Darren Freedom Green, a Trenton Civic Trustee and former mayoral candidate, talked at the kickoff event about the benefits of being in an organized group that is cognizant of local, state and federal powers. “The Civic Trust is an embracing of common, ordinary people who have embraced the reality, the attitude, the mindset of simply doing extraordinary things,” he said. “Things that are tangible within our society, things that are tangible within our community, rooted in civics, which really is the doorway to politics. [It is something that] touches the five social dynamics of education, economics, housing, healthcare and social justice.” Recently, the Trenton Civic Trustees have finalized the formulation of a volunteer auxiliary police force in tandem with the Trenton Police Department. The community members involved would be helping the police improve relations and come up with localized solutions. Another initiative the Trustees are behind is creating a school curriculum that exposes young people
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The holiday season is set to be merry and bright with a mix of music, dance, stage works, and of course, Christmas lights. Below is a selection of regional offerings.
Music Bravura Orchestra, the West Windsor youth orchestra, presents its annual winter concert featuring the gold medal winners of its annual Young Artists Concerto Competition performing works by Berg, Prokofiev, Ravel, and Tchaikovsky and featuring the annual holiday sing-along. $15 to $30. Sunday, December 5, 7 p.m. Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. www.bravuraphil.org *** Westminster Choir College at Rider University offers a slate of holiday concerts: Holiday concert performed by the Westminster Concert Bell Choir conducted by Kathleen Ebling Shaw. $15 to $20. Saturday, and Sunday, December 4 and 5, 4 p.m. Fall concert with the Westminster Pop/Rock Ensemble. Free. Thursday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. Gill Memorial Chapel, Rider University.
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new perspectives, and turning the act of viewing into an immersive event. Sculptures shrouded in the winter landscape become beacons to remembering a long-forgotten ritual.” Created by the Philadelphia-based Klip Collective, Nightforms will be on view through the holiday season and continue through February. $14 to $28, Thursdays through Sundays, with viewing sessions from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. 609-586-0616 or www.groundsforsculpture.org.
The nativity scene from Christ Church in Bordentown, right, features in the ‘Treasures in Plain Sight’ presentation on regional stained glass hosted by the Old City Hall Treasures Restoration Committee in Bordentown City on Saturday, December 11.
397-7616 or www.roxeyballet.org *** Kelsey Theater: “The Nutcracker,” the New Jersey Dance Connection’s abridged and child-friendly version, returns to welcome new audiences to the holiday themed ballet. $14 to $16. Friday, December 17, 7 p.m., Saturday, December 18, 1 and 4 p.m., and Sunday, December 19, 1 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. 609-5703333 or www.kelseyatmccc.org tury to experience open fires, yule logs, hot cider, colonial crafts, and his$8 to $14. Thursday and Friday, Decked Halls and Houses tory. December 2 and 3, 6 to 9 p.m. 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Kuser Farm Mansion: Christmas at the farm mansion in Hamil- Morrisville, Pennsylvania. 215-946ton returns with rides on a holiday 0400 or www.pennsbur ymanor. express train, walks through Santa’s org *** Village and workshop, a petting zoo, Howell Living Histor y Farm: photo sessions with Santa, the Jersey Valley Model Railroad Club display, The annual “Christmas on the Farm” and tours of the period decorated takes visitors back to an old fashioned Victorian-era Kuser Mansion. Free. American holiday season. In addition Friday, December 3, and Saturday, to the visits to peek inside a decorated circa-1900 farm house, visitors December 4, 5 to 8 p.m. 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton. can stroll the farm, visit the barnyard, 609-890-3630 or www.hamil- talk selfies in a horse-drawn sled, and visit the gift shop featuring farm made tonnj.com products. Free. Saturday, December 4, *** Trenton Mill Holiday Houses: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valley Road, Hopewell, just off The 2021 installment of its annual Mill Hill Holiday House Tour appears Route 29, two miles south of Lamas the “Holiday Walkabout.” As a bertville. 609-737-3299, www. response to COVID-19, coordinators howellfarm.com or www.mercersay the event “is all outdoors unless county.org. *** homeowners welcome guests inside” Old City Hall Bordentown: While and “focuses primarily on the firstfloor room that faces the street, the the annual Bordentown model train exterior of the home, and for some, display is on hold because of COVID, an area in front of the home where the Old City Hall Treasures Restoraguests can relax, mingle, and enjoy tion Committee in Bordentown City is presenting “Treasures In Plain Sight,” refreshments.” According to the Old Mill Hill Soci- a colorful holiday-themed look at the ety, the annual fundraising “House region’s stained glass history. Topics Tour started 55 years ago, is Mill Hill’s include the region’s stained glass trasignature event and a Trenton tradi- dition, regional masterworks, importion. Approximately 20 homes in the tant state glass makers, the need for neighborhood will display special dec- preservation and documentation, orations through their front windows ongoing mysteries, and images of City and/or on their exteriors, with some of Bordentown glass. The presenter is Bordentown resiof the homeowners hosting visitors with holiday music, refreshments, dent Dan Aubrey, the cultural editor and insightful conversation on their of U.S. 1 Newspaper and Six09, former stoops and sidewalks. With the vari- New Jersey State Council on the Arts ety of home architectural styles, sizes, public art program associate, former and ages, Mill Hill’s 19th century New Jersey State Museum communistreetscape is one of the most inter- cations director, and past exhibition esting between New York and Phila- writer for the Franklin Institute and delphia.” $20. Saturday, December 4, Philadelphia Zoo. Free; reservations required via EventBrite. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Start at Artworks, 19 Everett Alley December 11, 5 p.m. The presentation will be held at and South Stockton Street. 609-815Old City Hall, 11 Crosswicks Street, 1359 or www.trentonmillhill.org. Bordentown. *** Pennsbur y Manor: The annual Out and About “Holly Nights” at the reconstructed Colonial-style home of William Penn Grounds For Sculpture: “Night provides a trip back to the 17th cen- Forms: dreamloop” is an after-hours
Living History Washington Crossing Lantern Tour: The Johnson Ferry House in Washington Crossing State Park presents its annual Lantern Walking Tours multi-media event that uses light of the park’s historic sites. The two and sound and, according to coordi- scheduled one-of-a-kind tours include nators, creates “a dialogue with the sculptures in the collection, offering See HOLIDAYS, Page 6
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stops at three historic sites where George Washington’s beleaguered army crossed the Delaware River. $6 to $12, reservations required, rain or shine, December 17, two tours available at 7 and 7:30 p.m. 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. 609-737-2515 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/washcros.html *** Washington Crossing Reenactment: The reenactment of George Washington’s Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River to take Trenton — at the very location the major historical Revolutionary War event occurred — is one of the area’s big holiday attractions. And there are two opportunities to see this one-of-akind area event starting at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania and ending at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey. The first crossing — or the annual dress rehearsal for the official reenactment — is set for Sunday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ticketed event is designed to accommodate those who cannot attend the actual Christmas Day crossing and to raise funds that support it. This day will include Fox News contributor and former military officer Peter Hegseth’s narration of the crossing, Colonial-era activities, and demonstrations. Patrick
Lambertville-based Roxey Ballet, above, presents ‘The Nutcracker’ on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5, in New Hope. The traditional reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware River, right, takes place Christmas Day, with a dress rehearsal open to the public on Sunday, December 12.
K. O’Donnell, the military historian and author of “Washington’s Immortals” and other books examining the Revolutionary War and other American conflicts, will also be present and talk at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. about his new, book “The Indispensables: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware.” Entry tickets are $8,
adults, $4, ages 5 to 11, and free for younger children. The crossing reenactment is set for 1 p.m. Then there is the free Christmas Day crossing. The main event is at 1 p.m., but visitors can arrive early and march with the troops, tour buildings, and join fellow festival lovers waiting for the cannon shot to signal the launching of the boats. An early arrival also helps to secure a parking
place or a good viewing spot. Washington Crossing Historic Park, Routes 32 and 532, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. 215493-4076 or www.ushistor y.org/ washingtoncrossing/index.htm *** Patriots Week: The popular and important history-related event returns to downtown Trenton on Sunday, December 26, and continues through Friday, December 31. The multi-day event traditionally includes tours of historic spots, camp reenactments, puppet theater performances, a Colonial-era ball, and more. Most events are free. www.patriotsweek.com.
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This year, consider shopping locally for the holidays. From unique gifts for loved ones to Christmas trees, wreaths, and other decor, there is something for everyone at these local events. Every Sunday through December 19, Joseph Varo Hairstylist at 169 Mercer Street in Hightstown will host Little Shop of Holidays, a handmade arts and crafts event on the premises of the barber shop. Mark Fenton, promoter for the event, wanted to bring in local artisans to sell goods such as jewelry, cutting boards, textile products, stained glass, and more. There will be a wide variety of items available from artists including Delameana Woodworks. The high school choir will perform holiday favorites. Fenton, a local artist himself, owns nearby Handmade Art Studios at 149 West Ward Street in Hightstown and is also the organizer of the Hightstown Artisan Hop and Shop, an event that will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12, at multiple locations, including Four Get-Me-Not and Perennial Home. Shoppers taking part in the event will receive a card which they can bring to each business for a signature, and be entered into a raffle to win a gift basket. Visit the events page on @ HandmadeArtStudios on Facebook for more information. Princeton Makes, an artists’ cooperative located in the Princeton Shopping Center, will sell a variety of holiday-themed items this season. Customers can directly interact with one of 33 artists to learn about their artistic process and ask questions. Founder Jim Levine says that a number of the artists are working on holiday items and gifts such as acrylic poured ornaments, wood and resin ornaments, various types of cards and more. Levine, a stained glass window artist, created pieces for Hanukkah, among other designs. Princeton Makes will be open seven days a week during the holiday season; visit princetonmakes.com for more information. The Tuckerton Seaport will host its 12 Days of Christmas event December 1 through 12. Guests can participate in a Holiday Boat Tour or the Reindeer Scavenger Hunt, as well as gingerbread cookie decorating on Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, the Seaport Lighthouse will be open for exploration. Don’t forget to browse the holiday Pop-Up Holiday Gift Shop for wreaths and other items. Tickets for the Holiday Boat Tour are $15 and are available at ci.ovationtix. com/35325/production/1077254.
*** Why not support a local business and buy a real, fresh tree this year? Ponderosa Tree Farm in Egg Harbor City is a family-owned business run by locals with a long history in the community. Mark and Sue Newcomb have lived in Egg Harbor City for 40 years and opened their farm in 1983. “We decided since we lived in the Galloway woods we would start planting trees. We thought it would be a good thing to plant on the available acreage,” says Mark. They started planting at their home and eventually acquired a 50-acre farm adjacent to their property. It took eight years for the first crop to come in, but once they started selling Christmas trees, their business started booming. At Ponderosa Tree Farm, the Newcombs grow the Canaan fir, blue spruce, white pine and others, but they also bring in trees from other locations like Canada, North Carolina and Pennsylvania that do not grow in southern New Jersey. On opening day in 2020, Ponderosa sold 250 trees, and they expect to sell out early this year. Customers travel from far and wide to get a tree from the farm, which specializes in large trees 10 to 16 feet tall. Mark says there are countless benefits to buying a real tree as opposed to an artificial one. For one, it will not end up in the landfill. “With a real tree, people can cut the branches off and use them around their house, or cut the trunk up for firewood.” Trees are excellent for the environment, absorbing carbon dioxide and providing oxygen. The process of visiting a Christmas tree farm, selecting the perfect tree, having it cut down and bringing it home is also a special experience. Customers of Ponderosa Tree Farm can select a tree early and have it tagged so that they can pick it up whenever they want it. Ponderosa Tree Farm is located at 131 South Mannheim Avenue in Egg Harbor City and is open seven days a week. They also offer wreaths, as well as pony rides and a concession stand on weekends. Visit ponderosatreefarm.com for more information. Spruce Goose Christmas Tree Farm in Chesterfield is another family-owned and operated business that offers tree wagons, tree netting and tree shaking, and they also have a Christmas shop that sells wreaths and other decorations. Visit sprucegoosefarm.wordpress.com for more information. Edwards Christmas Tree Farm in Wrightstown sells a variety of trees, along with hops, wreaths, and
a variety of crafts including decorated gourds that are grown on the farm, dried, cleaned and then painted. Visit edwardstrees.com for more information. Keris Tree Farm in Allentown has been in the family for three generations and sells trees, wreaths and other greenery. They also have a Christmas shop that sells artisanmade crafts and other fine gifts. Visit kerischristmastreefarm.com for more information. *** Consider browsing an arts and crafts fair for gifts that are uncommon as well as beautiful. On Saturday, December 4, the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce will host its Holiday Festival Arts & Crafts Show starting at 10 a.m. The show will feature artisan booths, as well as food and other festivities. Visit oceangrovenj.com for more information or to become a vendor. The Prallsville Mills Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Show in Stockton will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature work
from the area’s most accomplished artisans, including watercolor, jewelry and photography. Entry is $5, and there will be horse and carriage rides as well as a wine and cheese reception. Visit prallsvillemills.org for more information. The Atlantic County 4-H Fair Association will host its Holiday Craft Bazaar on the same days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature Santa Claus for children, a holiday model train display and refreshments. The event is located on the Atlantic County 4-H fairgrounds in Mays Landing. Call 609-204-6790 for more information. Finally, also on December 4 and 5, the Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar will take place from noon to 5 p.m. both days at the Arts Garage at Stockton College. This holiday market is inspired by traditional German Weihnachtsmarkts and will offer shopping, food, music, craft workshops, holiday photo stations and more. Visit asburyparkbazaar.com for more information. Happy shopping!
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For more than a decade, El Tule Mexican and Peruvian Restaurant in Lambertville has featured ceviche on its menu. The refreshing seafood specialty is popular throughout Central and South America and the the Caribbean. But many consider it to be the signature dish of Peru, where June 28 is officially known as National Ceviche Day. Carmen Egoavil is one of two chefs who share the kitchen at El Tule. The other is her son-in-law, Said Anguiano. Egoavil, a native of Peru, and Anguiano, who is from Mexico, together create and develop the flavors of the El Tule menu. Even today, El Tule is one of the few restaurants in the region to specialize in Peruvian cuisine. So it has been a local destination for ceviche lovers since opening in 2011.
Ceviche consists of fresh seafood — often fish or shrimp — that is cured in citrus juice — usually lime or lemon juice. The citrus marinade does not cook the fish, but the acid in the juice gives the seafood the whitish appearance of something that has been cooked. Onions, tomatoes, chili peppers, corn and cilantro are other ingredients one can expect to find in ceviche. The dish is often eaten as a snack or appetizer, and can be served with rice, tortilla chips, or even saltines. Jack Egoavil is Carmen’s son and a co-owner of the restaurant. “Ceviche is a signature dish from Peru,” he says. “You can find ceviche in every South American and Latin Amerian country, but every country has their own version.” El Tule has a number of ceviche varieties on its menu, but three feature in its Ceviche Trilogy: ceviche limeño,
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ceviche mixto and ceviche chifa. Ceviche limeño is a dish of corvina — a saltwater fish found off the coast of South America — cured in lime juice and served with Peruvian yellow peppers (aji amarillo) and Peruvian red peppers. Ceviche mixto includes the same ingredients plus cured calamari and shrimp. The ceviche chifa incorporates the strong influence that Chinese cuisine has had on Peruvian dishes, with ingredients like sesame oil, sesame seeds and pickled vegetables. “We try to keep as authentic as we can,” Egoavil says. “Ceviche in Peru is served with a sweet potato wedge, Peruvian roasted corn, onions and cilantro on top. And that is how it is served at our restaurant.” Ceviche may be Peru’s to claim, but it is finding its way onto more and more menus these days, with chefs creating different versions depending on their own experiences and heritage. Que Rico Restaurant, which opened in Hamilton in September, has offered a Guatemalan take on ceviche on its menu from day one. Que Rico’s ceviche is made with cut-up shrimp, onions, tomatoes and cilantro in lime juice. It is served with house-fried tortilla chips. Co-owner Alicia Vanegas says the recipe is a closely guarded secret, even in the family. “Only my mom (Alida Guerra) and my aunt (Rosa Guerra) know it,” Vanegas says. “They’re the only ones who make it, and they add their own seasoning and make their own sauce.” While Alida, who was the chef at Carisma Restaurant in Trenton for 10 years, is responsible for most of Que Rico’s recipes, it is Rosa who makes the ceviche. “She takes so much pride in it,” Vanegas says. “Since we opened, she’s been the one to make the ceviche every single day. Even though it’s a little pricier than the other snack items on the menu, people still will ask for it and we sometimes run out halfway through the day.” Other restaurants in the area provide other interpretations of the dish. El Negro de Oro, an Ecuadorian restaurant across Hamilton on South Broad Street, takes yet another approach to ceviche. Its ceviche mixto is made with fresh white fish and whole shrimp cured in citrus and tomato juice, served with onions, cilantro and toasted corn. It is served with rice. And ceviche is by no means restricted to Latin American cuisine. Scott Anderson, the acclaimed chef at Mistral in Princeton, currently prepares a small plate of hamachi (yellowtail) ceviche made with cucumber gazpacho, yogurt, dill and quinoa. Egoavil says interest in ceviche has definitely gone up since his restaurant
Top: A variety of the ceviches served at El Tule in Lambertville. Bottom: ceviche con nachos from Que Rico in Hamilton. (Facebook photos.) opened 10 years ago. He attributes this at least in part to the increased attention paid to Peruvian cuisine in recent years. Peru won the World Travel Awards’ Best Culinary Destination award 8 years in a row from 2011 to 2018. “Ceviche has become more popular as Peruvian cuisine has become more popular. People from all over the world go to Peru now just to eat,” he says. El Tule Mexican and Peruvian Restaurant. 49 Main St., Lambertville NJ 08530. Phone: 609-773-0007. Web: eltulerestaurant.com. Que Rico Restaurant. 31 George Dye Road, Hamilton NJ 08690. Phone: 609-528-6161. El Negro de Oro Restaurant. 1855 S. Broad St., Hamilton NJ 08610. Phone: 609-508-1083. Web: elnegrodeororestaurant.com Mistral. 66 Witherspoon St., Princeton NJ 08540. Phone: 609-688-8808. Web: mistralprinceton.com.
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HAMBONE OPERA - 609-325-7357 Cherry wood smoked brisket, ribs, and chicken; homemade sides. Food Network-NJ winner-50 States of BBQ. KAFE’ KREYOL - Delicious Caribbean soul food. Oxtail, curry chicken, rice & beans. KING FOODS - 609-989-1047 Fried chicken, take-out platters, fresh chicken plus a wide selection of salads and desserts. LADY & THE SHALLOT - 609-955-1120 Plant based vegan clean comfort foods! Tacos, our famous street spuds, sandwiches, chili, soups, salads, raw juices, teas & infused waters. SAVORY LEAF CAFE - 609-557-7585 100% plant based comfort foods such as cheesesteaks, hamburgers, buffalo chick’n sandwiches, and homemade baked treats. All deliciously vegan.
BABE & BANGLE BOUTIQUE - Handmade accessories & Beauty products, genuine crystals & stones (Tiger’s Eye, Jade, Red Coral). CARTLIDGE’S QUALITY MEATS - 609-396-3966 Now taking Christmas orders: prime rib, smoked hams, tenderloin, pork roast, homemade fresh pork roll. CREATIVE WRAPPING - 609-519-4814 Don’t be overwhelmed; let us wrap your holiday gifts & food baskets! FINDLAY’S ESSENTIALS LLC - Hand-crafted creams and body butters. GREENER-KINDER-SMARTER - The “Know” Waste Store - Zero waste/Bulk Grocery Store. Bulk dry & liquid products (rice, beans, oils, spices, herbs). Non-plastic personal hygiene & cleaning products. LUNA ROSSA SHOP - Hand-tooled leather and vegan leather handbags, Paparazzi jewelry. Offering 10% off with this ad, see our $5 specials. MICHAEL’S SWEET LISA - Premier artisan of gourmet sweet & salty kettle corn, made the old fashioned way. Hand-crafted joy made in the heart of historic Trenton. A big bowl of LOVE, especially for you. MR. G’S COUNTRY STORE - Wide variety of dry goods, groceries, snacks, cleaning products & household items, all at low prices. OUT OF STEP OFFBEAT BOUTIQUE & GENERAL STORE - 609-245-2987 Year round gift shop featuring items from nearly 100 small businesses, artists, and markers including specialty foods, unique home decor, regional art, handmade goods, & more.
PHASES OF SPICE - Salt-free premium seasoning blends. THE PIE’D PIPER -A Gourmet Shop 609-775-5087 Artisan pies, desserts & baked goods; pierogi, kielbasa & Polish specialties. Authentic prepared foods & catering. PULASKI MEATS - 609-599-4206 Fresh & smoked kielbasa, homemade pierogi, stuffed cabbage, babkas, strudel, and blintzes. Polish favorites year-round. RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL - Recover to Uncover the Truth www.recoveryisessential.com. ROSE BOUTIQUE LLC - Unique clothing, jewelry, and accessories from around the world. Fine quality and best prices. SO SPLURGE - Extensive selection of customized gifts, home décor, apparel, and marketing merchandise for personal and/or professional use along with superior customer service. Shop So Splurge! TEA-FOR-ALL - 609-577-8038 Discover the Trenton Farmers Market and Tea-For-All will help you discover your tea! Tea and herbs from around the globe. THE WATCH & CLOCK DOCTOR - 609-396-1116 Antique and cuckoo clock repair specialists; we repair all watches and clocks; batteries and bands while you wait. WIN, PLACE & SMOKE - 609-695-0206 Tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and accessories. Lottery tickets and snack foods.
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Senior Living Greenwood House Senior Healthcare Serving the Aged Since 1939 Greenwood House Senior Healthcare, its campus located in Ewing Township, NJ, off I-295 at Scotch Road and Parkway Avenue, has been serving Mercer County and the local community with personalized quality care, through its comprehensive network of senior health care services since 1939. What historically started as a local Home for the Jewish Aged, today continues to operate as a nonprofit, nonsectarian, reputable senior healthcare organization offering a continuum of care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, home care, hospice care, and Kosher meals on wheels. Greenwood House provides care with a person-centered approach that greatly enhances well-being and an enriched daily life. The goal is to ensure each and every resident, patient,
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other. Greenwood House Skilled Nursing Facility is CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid) 5-Star Quality Rated, and Greenwood House Home Care is a certified New Jersey CAHC (Commission on Accreditation for Home Care) accredited agency with “distinction.” Greenwood House Hospice is unique in the network as not only do we provide treatment and compassionate care to seniors and the elderly population, but any individual, all ages, who may be enduring a life ending disease or are terminally ill. The hospice team provides a high-quality upscale program customized for each patient, and includes a support team there for the patient, family and their loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “Our team provides intimate and comprehensive care for our terminally ill patients wherever they call home. I am proud to work alongside some of the best hospice healthcare professionals in the business,” says Dr. David Barile, Greenwood House Hospice Medical Director, boardcertified in geriatrics and internal medicine. Greenwood House Senior Healthcare has on staff medical
directors, board-certified in geriatric and internal medicine, an ancillary team of specialists consisting of a dentist, podiatrist, optometrists, audiologist, and psychologist, as well as nurse practitioners, a dietician, nutritionist, social workers, life enrichment and activities staff, spiritual counsel and 24/7 care team consisting of RNs, LPNs, CNAs (Certified Nursing Aide), dietary aides, housekeeping and maintenance. “No matter what possible challenges face our team of professional experts in today’s world, our residents, patients and clients will have everything they personally need to keep them healthy, safe and secure, and in turn allowing their families & caretakers peace of mind their loved ones are being cared for by one of the best healthcare organizations in our area,” says Richard Goldstein, Executive Director, Greenwood House Senior Healthcare. To receive information email info@greenwoodhouse.org, call 609-718-0587 or read more and apply on the website at www. GreenwoodHouse.org. See ads, pages 18 and 19.
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Senior Living AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine Tackling Pain with the Newest Technology, Treatments, and a Mission to Educate Patients “From your toes to your nose, we can help.” “What you don’t know can hurt you,” affirms Dr. Anthony Alfieri of AllCure Spine and Sports Medicine, an expanding pain management practice with offices in Monroe and Hamilton. “Too many people are in pain and unhappy with their quality of life. Yet they are unaware of new possibilities of treatment that can significantly reduce or eliminate severe, chronic pain.” Dr. Alfieri and his colleagues at AllCure’s offices are on a mission to raise public awareness of the causes of pain and the growing range of non-surgical therapies available to treat them. His multidisciplinary approach spans pain management, laser therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture. Within these categories are numerous noninvasive solutions that address every part of the body and are administered by a professional team of medical doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and physical therapists. This expert team collaborates to find the most effective treatments to provide long-lasting relief from pain. “By listening carefully to our patients describe their symptoms and medical history, we can
Brothers Anthony Alfieri, DC, left, and Victor Alfieri, DPT. create a treatment program that combines various therapies to optimum effect,” says Dr. Alfieri. “Many patients have endured pain for years, thinking that heavy medication and possible surgery were the only avenues open to them.” But new treatments are emerging. The practice has invested in a new FDA-approved laser machine that has proved effective in treating back and neck pain and plantar fasciitis, conditions that are becoming more common with an aging population, intensive computer use, and rising obesity. With two highly trained acupuncturists on staff, this ancient therapy is now used to treat a vast range of conditions. Acupuncture can alleviate joint and back pain and migraines but has uses for conditions that may not be
Welcome Home to CareOne at Hamilton Assisted Living Resident-centered. Individualized care. A taste of home. These are the phrases that many residents use to describe CareOne at Hamilton Assisted Living, which is situated on a sevenacre wooded campus in Hamilton. CareOne at Hamilton provides spacious, private apartments and a team of registered health professionals to support patients, along with a dedicated memory care community, Harmony Village, to help residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or other memory conditions receive specialized memory care. Residents say that CareOne at Hamilton’s focus on the individual clearly sets it apart from other communities. “One of our main goals is making residents feel as if they are still at home,” says Jen Ennis, CareOne’s director of marketing. “People are often surprised to learn about the customized options we offer.” Personalized, Restaurant-Style Dining. Some assisted living communities offer predictable, out-of-the-can cookery served en masse. That’s not the case at CareOne at Hamilton, where registered dietitians and formally trained chefs collaborate to create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere where residents have an abundance of healthy
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choices. CareOne recently partnered with Jersey Fresh to add more locally grown, seasonal items to its menus. Guests experience tableside cooking, omelet breakfast bars, carving stations and cooking demos. Got a favorite dessert? Tommy Beal, the center’s director of food service, will be happy to prepare it. Beal runs a food council meeting at the center each month where residents make menu suggestions and give input for holiday celebrations. Meals can also be customized for religious and ethic preference, as well as for medical needs. A Homelike Atmosphere. Family photos. A sofa that’s been passed down for generations. A favorite armchair. These are the items that help make a house a home. CareOne residents are encouraged to bring furniture, artwork, photos and memorabilia from their home, all
actually painful but cause discomfort, impact function and quality of life, and can lead to other problems. These include allergies, anxiety, depression, and difficulties in quitting smoking. Pregnant women can get relief from side effects such as morning sickness, swollen ankles, and back pain. Acupuncture also helps treat infertility, menopause, and menstrual cramps. Unfortunately, Medicare and some other insurance plans do not cover acupuncture. “We make every effort to provide affordable acupuncture treatments,” says Dr. Alfieri. A large percentage of the practice includes patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy, usually manifested by stabbing pain and/or numbness in the hands and feet. This has many causes, from diabetes to infection or a traumatic injury. “There is no cure for this, but there are treatments that can significantly reduce pain, including laser treatments,” says Dr. Alfieri. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has shown promise as a pain reliever without the dangers of addiction posed by opioids. AllCure uses a pure form of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil that has proved effective. “We want our patients to know that today, they have options,” Dr. Alfieri asserts. “A total cessation of pain may not be possible, but we can often bring pain levels down to a point where the patient’s mobility and quality of life is vastly improved.” AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine, 140 Cabot Drive, Suite A, Hamilton. 609-528-4417. www.allcurespineandsports.com. See ad, page 21.
professionally moved at no cost to them. Those who need new furniture receive help from the staff and the assistance of a local furniture store and professional movers. One resident whose apartment is filled with antiques she’s collected for many years, sums it up this way: “I love it here. It feels like my home.” Dynamic Programming. Whether residents choose to participate in activities ranging from art lessons to sing-alongs at the lobby baby grand piano, or pursue outside interests, CareOne at Hamilton offers plenty of options and space. The “Tea Room” is dedicated to resident activities, including cooking demonstrations and private parties for families. There is a well-equipped gym on the second floor, and physical therapists work with patients in the gym, in their rooms and on several beautiful walking paths throughout the expansive property. Harmony Village, the memory care unit, has several communal spaces, including an arts room and a secure outdoor courtyard with lush gardens and a water feature. Respite care is also available for families who need a place for a family member to go for a few weeks. The bottom line? “CareOne treats its residents like family members,” one resident says. “It’s truly a place you can call home.” For more information about CareOne at Hamilton Assisted Living or memory care communities, please call 609-586-4600. See ad, page 24.
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THE SERMON: A “PRAY” ON WORDS FROM 1770
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PUPPET SHOW: THE TROUBLE WITH TRENTON
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MUSKET DEMONSTRATION AT MILL HILL PARK
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Soldiers of the Continental Army will drill and fire their muskets in Mill Hill Park.
ASSUNPINK FIREWALK AND READING OF “THE AMERICAN CRISIS” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 5 TO 7 PM
Iron Bridge at Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street
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Join Mayor Gusciora and a colorful cast along the Assunpink Creek in Trenton. Watch Continental soldiers light 13 torches along the south bank and hear a dramatic reading of Thomas Paine’s “The American Crisis.” Hosted by the city of Trenton in collaboration with the Old Barracks Museum and Trenton Downtown Association.
TRENTON BATTLEFIELD WALKING TOUR
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 10 AM TO 12 PM*
Meet at the Starbucks Community Store, 102 South Warren Street
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This is a 10-block interpretive walk that brings together the two battles of Trenton. Ralph Siegel of Trenton Battlefield Tours will lead the walk with block-by-block, minute-by-minute narrative. *Guests are welcome to gather at Starbucks at 9 a.m. for a question-and-answer session over coffee. Free Admission.
CIVIL WAR FLAG UNVEILING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, 10 TO 11 AM
New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street
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Enjoy a gallery talk and ceremony unveiling with flag historian David Martin and State Museum Curator Nicholas Ciotola. This is the latest rotation of historic flags from the NJ Civil War Flag Collection, one of the largest collections of its kind in the nation.
CAPITAL PHILHARMONIC OF NEW JERSEY PRESENTS “NEW YEAR’S EVE—A GREAT NIGHT OUT” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 8 PM
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your friends at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. Enjoy symphonic classics and pops, waltzes, polkas, Broadway favorites and more. A Trenton tradition, this is the place to be.
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AREA EVENTS FIRST CROSSING
December 12th, 10:00am - 4:00pm Crossing at 1:00pm
CHRISTMAS DAY ANNUAL CROSSING December 25th, 12:00 - 3:00pm Crossing at 1:00pm www.washingtoncrossingpark.org
Visit the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War, and see hundreds of reenactors in Continental military dress bring this historic event to life!
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On the morning of January 3, 1777, the American troops, under General George Washington, surprised and defeated a force of British Regulars. The Battle of Princeton Experience commemorates one of the fiercest battles of the Revolutionary War.
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Senior Living Kathleen Scott Chasar, Esquire Key Considerations for Aging Adults and Their Children The earlier you plan for your future, the better you will be able to protect your resources. The first steps are basic. Everybody needs three documents. They need a power of attorney, a last will and testament, and a living will, also called a health care directive. Young people, if they have children, have to plan for the children if something happens to them. Older adults, if you are nearing retirement or at an advanced age the documents should be completed before the possibility of your facing a health crisis. Adult children should stress how important these documents are to their parents. When you have elderly parents who haven’t prepared, their health is failing and facing the possiblity of having to go into a nursing home, there is not much that can be done at that point to protect their assets. People do not always realize that their Medical Insurance and Medicare do not pay for a nursing home. Right now in New Jersey the average nursing home is approximately $9,000 per month. Medicaid is the only program that will cover nursing home costs, but you have to “spend down” your assets to qualify for the program. A single person is only allowed to have $2,000. Married couples’ “rule of thumb” is that they have
to spend down one half of their assets with the maximum they are allowed to keep $130,000. There are exceptions, and that is why it is best to talk to an attorney that is knowledgeable in dealing with the Medicaid application process. What most people don’t know is that Medicaid has a five year look back. That means any transaction done five years prior to your entering a nursing home is scrutinized by Medicaid. There is also the issue of paying for your funeral. People feel that they have life insurance to pay for the funeral. What they don’t realize is that if the life insurance policy has a “cash in value” Medicaid counts this as an asset and you may have to cash it in with the proceeds going to the nursing home bill. The State of New Jersey has set up a program called “Choices” which is an annuity that allows you to prepay for your funeral. This is not considered an asset by Medicaid and your funeral expenses will be paid in the event you are forced to cash in your life insurance. When you are in a nursing home your pension and social security are used to pay the nursing home. From these payments you are only allowed to keep $50 per month for incidental
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equipment like exit door alarms, smoke alarms, fire sprinklers and emergency call system in each apartment. The attractively designed community sits on 4.5 acres, offers a covered main entrance, communal great room with a see-through fireplace, large dining room with outdoor views and multiple cozy living room spaces with televisions for small or private gatherings with friends and family. At the back of the building, which is u-shaped for views from the apartments, is the newly landscape designed Victor Walcoff Courtyard and Garden, with a lighted fountain feature, four seasons nature area with bird feeders and bird houses,
sidewalk/walking path, covered patio and bountiful fruit, vegetable, herb and flower garden—all planted and maintained by the staff and residents. The entire Greenwood House campus (assisted living and skilled nursing facilities) is situated on the private cul-de-sac of Walter Street in Ewing Township, NJ. The campus is a niche location as it backs up to one of the wooded township parks and the Ewing Senior and Community Center (ESCC). The Abrams Residence building is one level (ground level) and each individual apartment layout is roomy and can accommodate walkers, wheel chairs or motorized chairs/scooters. Each apartment
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Senior Living RWJ: Aging Healthfully A geriatrician explains the importance of care geared towards older patients About 15 percent of Americans are currently age 65 and older, according to the U.S. Census. By 2060, that number is expected to jump to about 25 percent. So there’s a pressing need for geriatricians — physicians who care for older adults. Here, Sara I. Ali, MD, a geriatrician at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, explains how patients benefit from these physicians. How are geriatricians different from primary care physicians? We treat chronic conditions that affect patients of all ages, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. But we also treat health problems that tend to affect the elderly, including dementia, movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and frequent falls. We spend more time with patients during office visits than primary care physicians are able to — 30 to 45 minutes instead of 15 minutes. What health problems do you see most often in older patients? “Polypharmacy” is a huge problem. This occurs when patients are prescribed too many medications by different doctors. Not only can this cause drug interactions, which can lead to side effects like falls and confusion,
but patients become frustrated and sometimes want to stop taking their medications. I help them understand which medications are most important and which ones they can stop. Other common conditions include memory problems, mood disorders like depression — which, in a geriatric population, often stems from a lack of socialization — and frailty. How do geriatricians fit in with the hospital’s Better Health program? Better Health, which provides education, social activities, support groups, exercise classes, and membership benefits for those ages 55 and older, is part of a larger initiative to build a comprehensive geriatrics program to improve seniors’ quality of life. Better Health is part of our outpatient geriatrics practice. Health coaches educate patients about their screening and treatment options through lectures and seminars. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ali, call 609-245-7430 or click www.rwjbh.org/doctors/sara-i-ali-md/ Join Better health and discover the benefits of membership. Call 609-584-5900 or visit www.rwjbh.org/ hamiltonbetterhealth. See ad, page 20.
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Comprehensive Pain and Regenerative Center Preventing Falls This Winter Dorota M. Gribbin, M.D. is a clinical assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Gribbin is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and a section chairman of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton (Hamilton, NJ). Dr. Gribbin was named one of the Best Physicians in the Greater New York Metropolitan area for 16 consecutive years (1999 to 2015) in the Castle Connolly Guide to the Best Physicians in the New York Metropolitan Area. She was named as one of the best physicians in the state of New Jersey for several last years in New Jersey Magazine. Dr. Gribbin specializes in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders. These include back pain and neck pain (spine medicine), entrapment neuropathies, radiculopathies, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndromes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, connective tissue diseases and post-traumatic conditions, sports medicine, pain treatment/management, gait analysis and treatment, regenerative medicine, anti-aging medicine, aesthetic medicine and medical weight loss. Diagnostic studies done in the office include electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV), Autonomic Nervous Study (ANS) and Posturography / Videonystagmogram (P/VNG). Prevention of Falls is emphasized this season. It starts with prevention of muscle weakness and prevention of poor balance. In addition to limb strengthening, proper shoe wear (prescription orthopedic shoes) and assistive devices (canes, walkers) may be of great benefit. The diagnostic studies called POSTUROGRAPHY and VIDEONYSTAGMOGRAM (P/VNG) are performed and interpreted in the office as a fall prevention initiative originated by Medicare a few years ago. P/
VNG is a tool which will diagnose peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction — gait abnormality conditions which are related to imbalanced neurological function and can be effectively treated with a vestibular rehabilitation program, which is a branch of physical therapy. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries to the elderly in the U.S. 18 to 33 percent of patients with hip fracture from fall die within one year of their injury. 25 to 75 percent loose their previous level of independence due to an injury from a fall. Prevention of Osteoporosis is done not only with medications, vitamin and mineral supplementation, but most importantly with weight bearing exercises (which should start before teenage age and continue throughout the years) — isometric and isotonic weight bearing like Yoga and Tai chi and walking programs. Most patients with osteoporosis who experience a fall will sustain a bony fracture. Patients with advanced osteoporosis often sustain spontaneous bony fractures. Particularly, hip fractures are associated with high morbidity and mortality rate. Adult patients with hip fracture are 3 to 4 times more likely to die within one year after surgery than general population (Morri et al. Scientific Reports. 2019.18718). Prevention of Osteoarthritis consists maintaining strong and supple muscles around the joints, maintain healthy weight and avoiding trauma/ microtrauma (proper ergonomics). Osteoarthritis most often affects knees, hips, hands and spine. Level of obesity is directly associated with the clinical and functional consequences of knee osteoarthritis (Scientific Reports. 2020.3601). Knee pain improves by 50 percent with 10 pounds weight loss (Parmet S. et al. Osteoarthritis of the knee. JAMA 2003.289.1068). Osteorthritis prevention consists of weight control, joints sparing techniques, avoiding trauma, isometric exercises, and dietary supplementation. Dr. Gribbin has particular expertise in spine medicine, interventional spine treatment procedures, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine. Spastic disorders, such as hemiparesis, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy, may be treated with pharmacological agents (including Botox injections),
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SPORTS Hamilton 8U Revolution wins state Pop Warner championship By Rich Fisher
Aja Jaworski didn’t mince words. “It was the best part of my year,” he said. Teammate Matteo Pandolfini was right there with him. “It was so cool,” he said, “because our fans were going crazy.” The two quarterbacks were discussing their Hamilton 8U Revolution’s Central Jersey and New Jersey State Pop Warner championships. For Matteo, it was a great way to break in. For Aja, it put some frustrations to rest. “This means a lot as a first-year player,” said Pandolfini, who also played defensive end and running back. “It makes me excited to keep going.” As for Jaworski, “having no wins in my first two seasons makes it super exciting.” It was exciting all right. In winning Hamilton Pop Warner’s first state championship since 2013, the Revolution went 5-2 during the regular season before avenging both losses with playoff victories over Franklin and Somerville to win the Central Jersey championship. That advanced them to
The Hamilton 8U Revolution celebrates winning the Central Jersey and New Jersey State Pop Warner Championships
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Hamilton trailed the Saints 26-6 at halftime before clamping down defensively in an attempted comeback that fell short. “We fought our butts off,” Jeff Jaworski said. “They were a very good football team, they were much bigger than we were. We adjusted at halftime. It was just too little too late. We forced a couple turnovers but we just couldn’t quite get enough going on offense.” The Revolution reached the regionals by exacting revenge on the only two teams to beat them in the regular season. Hamilton opened the year with a 6-0 loss to Somerville, won three straight, then suffered a 33-12 loss to Franklin. “They kicked our butts, no question about it,” Jaworski said of Franklin. That was followed by two more regular-season wins and a 32-19 win over Franklin in the Central Jersey playoff semifinals. “We just did some different things with the boys pre-game in the playoffs. We kept them more loose, kept them dancing a little bit,” the coach said. “We tried to have some fun with them. Part of it was ‘We have nothing to lose, let’s go out and try to play good disciplined football.’ And we did. They responded really well to it. They were looser, we just kept adding wrinkles to our offense and solidified our defense.” Jaworski felt the boys all came together in the regular-season finale. “The biggest piece was after we beat Piscataway,” he said. “It was that game the boys started playing more as a team. They started playing for each other. They were throwing blocks for each other, they were tackling with each other harder. It got to the point they didn’t want to let the other guy down.” Despite the lopsided loss to Franklin, the players had confidence entering the rematch. Both felt they learned from the defeat. “We weren’t playing right in the first one, I didn’t play well,” Jaworski said. “We knew what they were going to do and we blocked. My touchdown never would have happened if Matteo and the guys didn’t block for me.” Pandolfini also felt protection was the key. “We knew what they were doing,” he said. “And we were blocking for each other and that led to scores and big plays.” The result was a 32-19 victory and a championship game date with Somerville. Hamilton reversed its six-point loss with a six-point win, 26-20. “It was a dogfight, they were a good team,” Jeff Jaworski said. “They went into the game with a ton of confidence. My offensive coordinators (Brad Bishop and Joe Gargione) did such a good job setting them up, throwing wrinkles and just adding plays that
just kind of confused everybody.” That was followed by complete domination of Newark in a statement win that said Hamilton Pop Warner is back. “It’s huge for the program, it’s huge for Hamilton to, for lack of a better term, put a feather in our cap to be able to put that up there after a long time,” Jaworski said. “It’s amazing, it’s phenomenal. It’s just all the hard work these kids started doing, geeze, some of them back in February. They were at camps and workouts.” Along with Jaworski and Padolfini, the Revolution featured center Shane Bresnen, Kaiden Perry (DB/RB), Jackson Bishop (DB/RB), Camari Covington (RB/MLB), Jake Little (OL/ DT), Thomas Horgan (OL) Mike GarIntroducing VINTAGE AT HAMILTON, a spectacular community of 122 gione (WR/RB/CB), townhomes and duplexes in Hamilton Twp., Mercer County... Jordan Tucker (DT/ luxury Introducing VINTAGE AT HAMILTON, a exclusively for active adults 55+. 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Videographer Lane helps Bulldogs excel on the gridiron By Rich Fisher
When Nottingham track star Shamali Whittle heads to the University of Georgia in late summer, he will have at least a one-man greeting committee from Hamilton Township. His name is Kyle Lane and, unbeknownst to most people, he is one of many important cogs in a Bulldogs football program that was ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll heading into its Nov. 20 game with Charleston Southern. The 2009 Hamilton West graduate is in his first year as Georgia’s football video coordinator. It is a somewhat invisible position that caters to much of what the Bulldogs coaches do to prepare for games and target recruits. “It’s pretty crazy,” Lane said. “It’s not the on-the-sideline video camera type deal that a lot of people think. It’s
way more behind the scenes. You’re not seen, but you’re just expected to do your job the best you can every day. You’re not gonna be seen until something goes wrong, which is why we work hard to make sure it doesn’t.” In a nutshell, Lane takes the vast amounts of film shot by videographers and breaks it down by each position and each game situation, then ships it off to each position coach. In working between 80 and 85 hours each week, it’s a big nutshell. “It’s kind of a three-part deal,” said Lane, who feels prioritizing each responsibility is the job’s most important detail. “You have the obvious film stuff. We put in every college football game every weekend. We have it in our system called XOS (recently bought out by Catapult Thunder). “We’ve got the film side of stuff,
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where we do some cool things with that. We have a way they can see every third-and-7 or third-and-12 from the right hash mark with the click of a button. You have an easy way to sort all formations. We also act like an inhouse IT department. “And the third part is, we’re here for the coaches, anything they need. Technical stuff, basic computer questions, stuff like that. We have a big board at the indoor facility. We manage that, put diagrams up during practice, that kind of stuff.” There is a five-man staff to handle those duties. Lane works under Jeremy Klawsky, the Director of Football Technology, and they have three graduate-assistant interns. In breaking down Lane’s duties even more specifically, he handles the inhouse signage, which goes on monitors throughout the football program’s new $80 million indoor facility. The videos are of that week’s upcoming opponent, or perhaps the day’s schedule. “The guys see them throughout the building,” Lane said. “It kind of helps turn the page from the last game.” Lane also handles the practice film, which is a fascinating process. The videographers film every drill from four or five different angles and give Kyle the footage. “There’s a way to put them together so they’re in ‘one play,’ so to speak,” he said. “In XOS system you can see all the different angles. One’s focused on o-line, one’s focused on the d-line, and there’s one called the outer shell where you get everybody in. That’s called the All-22 angle, I put that together, so it’s easy for coaches to watch.” And then, of course, there is game day. Long gone are the days where coaches had to wait until they returned to their office to break down tape. They want to watch it on the bus or plane immediately following the game. “I get everything ready at the end of
each quarter,” Lane said. “Post-game it’s a race against time to get the film, finalize it and get it on to the coaches’ Microsoft surface so on the trip back they can watch the game and grade it for their position group. We do it for (head coach Kirby Smart), all 10 position coaches and two analysts. “There’s not a lot of room for error. These guys obviously spend a lot of time in their office, so any time we can save them time by getting it on their surface post-game helps. They don’t have to come in super early in the morning or stay super late when they get back.” How the heck did a kid from Hamilton end up in such a crazy world? With a lot of hard work. Lane was interested in sports from the time he learned they existed. He played for the Hamilton Pop Warner football program when it first started, with his father Ken serving as a coach. Kyle also played CYO and Hamilton Little Lads basketball, and played for the Hamilton West JV baseball team. En route to getting a sports management degree at Temple, Lane got internships with the Trenton Titans ice hockey team and Philadelphia Soul Arena Football team. It was with the Soul that Kyle was introduced to videotaping duties, and he quickly gained an interest. Upon graduating from Temple, Lane got a part-time job at Columbia University from Al Bagnoli, the Ivy League’s all-time winningest coach. It wasn’t lucrative, but it laid a strong foundation for his future. Columbia offered Lane just $60 per day, which just about covered his commuting and lunch expenses. That included a train ride from Hamilton to Penn Station, followed by a subway ride to the school. “He would spend six or seven hours there, then reverse all that for $60 a day,” Ken Lane said. At the end of the day he walked away with about two
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dollars. He did that for a whole year.” “I knew if I wanted to do this, I had to get experience,” Kyle said. “That’s something I kind of hang my hat on. I don’t know how many people would have done that. But all the sacrifices kind of circle back to where I’m at now.’ Indeed they do, as that grueling year paid off when he applied for a job at the University of Kansas. “When they heard that story about Columbia, they were so impressed he was an immediate hire out there,” Ken said. “They gave him 12 dollars an hour, up to 1,000 dollars a month to keep him under health benefits. So he went out there for the 2016 season and learned about the business and computer stuff under (former video coordinator/quarterbacks coach) Jeff Love.” In January, 2017, Lane got his first full-time gig at his alma mater, serving as Temple’s Football Video Coordinator for two years. It was invaluable hands-on training, as Kyle working alone did the work that five do at Georgia. “I was a one man show at Temple,” Lane said. “I think that kind of helped me learn the prioritizing aspect. Dealing with a whole staff as one person can be a little overwhelming. Obviously this is a bigger program, we do more stuff. One of the reasons I wanted to take this job is because I felt like I was ready for it from Temple. That was a lot for one man to do all that.” Lane’s experience paid off big, as his next move was to the Southeast Conference. At age 28 he became the youngest Director of Football Techol-
Kyle Lane, center, at a Georgia Bulldogs football game with brother Craig Cawley and friend Ryan Aquilino.
ogy in the SEC when he took that position at Mississippi State in January, 2019. He oversaw the entire video operation there until moving to Georgia this past April. Technically it was a step down, as he went from the man in charge to working under Klawsky. But Lane’s goal is to work for an NFL team. He not only got a pay increase at Georgia, but the last two guys to have his job now work for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons. The fact that Georgia has been
ranked No. 1 for most of the season doesn’t hurt, but Lane won’t get too caught up in that. “I don’t really think it matters, honestly,” he said. “Everybody here wants to just uphold that standard that Coach Smart has put in place and the players really do a great job of holding themselves accountable to trying to help each other uphold that standard. I think that’s really what it’s all about.” Because of the culture within the program, Lane feels as much a part of the team as the players and coaches.
He knows his services are key in each week’s game plan; along with recruiting. “We’re not on the field,” he said, “but my mindset is, ‘Everybody’s a key part in the program.’ Everyone has our role. We try to preach that down to our interns. We don’t want to be the blinking light on the Christmas tree so it’s a team thing. Everyone is just really expected to do their job and do it well, so that’s what we try to do.” And while Lane’s ultimate goal is to make it to the NFL, he won’t mind staying at Georgia for a while. In college football, there is no better place than the SEC. “I’d say we run a lot of things like an NFL program,” Lane said. “I’m getting a unique experience here and just trying to grow and all that stuff. And everyone lives and breathes college football down here, it’s definitely an experience I’d recommend to anybody. It’s definitely unmatched. I think this is a great spot to be.” It will be even greater when the sprinter from Nottingham soon arrives to provide another Hamilton presence in Athens. Lane will be glad to have him, but won’t give up the township rivalry. “I went to West, so I’ll have to mess around with him a little bit,” Lane said with a laugh. “But it will be good. That’s a nice gig for him. I know Georgia has a great track program. So it’s cool, another kid from Hamilton coming down here. I gotta meet him for sure.” Until then, he’ll continue to break down the film for a potential national champion.
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After The Hammer came close to being the pilot, he was happy just to be an All-Star. Aidan “The Hammer” Quinn, a member of the Miracle League of Mercer County based in Hamilton Township, was this year’s local representative to be recognized at the 2021 Miracle League National All-Star Weekend in Houston Nov. 5-7. The 17-year-old’s name was pulled from a hat, which is how the league has done it ever since the event started. By luck of the draw, a very deserving player was chosen. Quinn, who has cerebral palsy, was the Special Olympics Athlete of the Year for Area 11 in 2016, and his star has only grown brighter since then. “The really nice thing about Aidan is he encapsulates what it means to be a Miracle League athlete,” said Dan Sczweck, executive director of Hamilton’s Miracle League. “One day, while standing at third base, unbeknownst to anybody at the game, he threw down his walker and unassisted walked from third base to home plate to score a run. The whole place went nuts, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. “Since then, he’s a kid you can’t throw a roadblock on. He runs cross country, he wrestles, he’s been an umpire. He hasn’t let his condition limit him from doing things.” Nicknamed “The Hammer” by legendary Miracle League announcer Andy “The Voice” Santoro, Quinn was accompanied by his parents, Denise and Andy, along with Sczweck and staff members Santoro, Jasmine Harris, Taylor Roberts, Lindsey Roberts, Amanda Bendorf and Jenn McVicker. “The trip was obviously one of the highlights of his life,” said Aidan’s mom, Denise Quinn. “The impact it had on him was so clear. Even days after the trip was over, he could not stop talking about it. The fun started on the plane ride to Texas, when the pilot allowed Quinn to sit up in the cockpit and also made an announcement recognizing him to all the passengers. “That was really cool!” Aidan exclaimed. “I was ready to give the pilot directions to Houston.” When they arrived, Houston rolled out the red carpet at an event that was started in 2018 to provide exposure for the Miracle League’s good work on a national level. The first two were in Findlay, Ohio and Sioux City, Iowa. It skipped last year due to Covid, and was staged for the first time in a city with an MLB franchise. And although the Quinns are Yankee fans who won’t soon forgive the Astros for 2017, Denise could not help but give the city and organization well earned props.
Dan Sczweck with Aidan Quinn at the Miracle League National All-Star Weekend, held in Houston Nov. 5 to 7, 2021.
“We loved Houston and think the Astros organization helped to provide a wonderful experience for the kids of Miracle League,” she said. “The entire experience was perfect. As parents, it was moving to see the outpouring of support that the Miracle League showed their athletes. “The treatment Aidan received in Houston made him feel so special. That included all the cheers from the fans, the souvenirs he was given, and the great food he ate.” With everything paid for by the hosting Miracle League except for the flight (which was funded by Mercer’s chapter), the 112 honorees arrived on Friday to a greeting party at their hotel. They received a swag bag and uniform, and were then taken out for a Texas steak lunch. From there it was off to Minute Maid Park where they received a tour of the stadium. Saturday morning, a police escort ushered the players on their 30-minute ride to the Lake Houston Family YMCA, where Aidan played in a game and participated in a home run derby. “They were blocking off roads, blocking ramps at the highway,” Sczweck said. “It was unbelievable.” A formal dinner that night wrapped things up, as each player received their official Miracle League All-Star Weekend patch. “He pretty much had a smile on his face for the entire weekend,” Sczweck said. “Playing in the baseball game was my favorite part,” Aidan said. “I also loved going to the stadium, and being with some of my favorite people for the whole weekend.” Denise felt the trip was one of the highlights of Aidan’s life. “The impact it had on him was so
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Community Forum Mental health: We all need a break By Liam Simonelli
I type this sitting alone in my 25-by10-foot room. My laptop and I are surrounded in a midst of grocery bags, stacks of papers, laundry and a vast collection of books I’ll never get around to reading. It’s a picture of disorganization from a disorganized mind. I’m not unhappy, I didn’t wake up on the wrong side of bed, I’m not having a bad week. I, like most American adults, am struggling through something much deeper. Typing that sentence is much easier than saying it. According to a study from Boston University, depression rates among adults spiked from 8% to over 27% in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic. The grief of this lingering pandemic is tremendous. The uncertainty and isolation is unbearable at times. As I write this, the pandemic is a lingering force in our lives, and the hope for a return to complete normal seems to have fallen apart. We’ve been out of lockdown for well over a year now, but a lockdown persists heavily in the minds of many. The fear of variants and a sensibly delayed return to ‘normality’ is difficult to keep up with and adjust to. As a country,
we continue to pull ourselves up by an inch or two each day. I attend Mercer County Community College and we stand in a hybrid learning situation. The halls are mostly barren in the afternoon, and the social interaction is at an awkward standstill. Having had over 10 months of remote
recently, it’s hard enough just to pick myself out of bed. I live an incredibly fortunate life. I have my health, my family, my pets and food on the table each and every night. The importance of these in my life cannot be overstated. But am I ungrateful for not being
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able to appreciate all that I have all of the time? Absolutely not. The uncertain future is a reality that easily overpowers these fortunes in our heads. Possessions, good people and warm surroundings always come up short at the doorstep of happiness. It is ultimately up to the mind that is surrounded by such fortunes to take everything home and use them. Remembering what is working in my
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Thursday, December 4
Tai Chi. Also January 20. 10 to 11 a.m. Tony Jackson focused on improving balance and strengthening legs. Gentle stretching improve flexibility. Learn how to get up if a fall does happen. Must be a Better Health member to attend. Registration Required.
Monday, December 6
“Love Your Heart” Discussion Group. 6:30 to 8 p.m. For those who were diagnosed with a cardiac condition or recent cardiac procedure, please join us on a “Tour of the Mediterranean” as we look at the lifestyles of some of the healthiest people in the world. Recipe tasting and discussion. Michelle Summerson, M.Ed, RD and Shirley Roberts, MA, LPC.
Thursday, December 9
Kids in the Kitchen-Cookies with Grandma. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pair up for some unique treats with this holiday tradition. 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. Humor & Healing. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Learn about the health benefits of humor and how to bring it into our daily lives without a lot of effort. Edie Glover, MSW, LCSW.
Monday, December 13
Mindfulness Meditation for the Curious Beginner. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come learn what everyone is talking about regarding the health benefits of meditation. It is one of the best things you can do for your physical and emotional health, it’s completely free and you have all the tools you need to do it! Patti McDougall, BSN, RN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.
Tuesday, December 14
ORTHOPEDICS OPEN HOUSE—Joint Replacement. 6 to 8 p.m. Discover the latest advances in knee and hip replacement surgery, including roboticassisted surgery. Learn how the Center for Orthopedic & Spine Health and our rehabilitation team prepares you for a successful joint replacement. John R. Schnell, MD, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon.
Wednesday, December 15
Winter Solstice Drumming Circle Celebration. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the darkest night with drumming, song and ritual to bring back the light! HealthRhythms®, an evidence-based program, strengthens the immune system and reduces stress. Drums provided. Mauri Tyler, CTRS, CMP. $15.
Monday, December 20
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays! 10 to 11 a.m. Just because you1have diabetes doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the excitement and deliciousness that the holidays have to offer. Tips for planning and managing your blood sugar will be discussed.
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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.
Tuesday, December 7
Jane Zamost: Art from the Heart. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Painter/mixed media artist, and healing art instructor, Jane Zamost, is coming to RWJ! Join us in person for a thought provoking and heart connected class, “Creating Your Own Peaceful Sanctuary.” Whether you paint, use photos, cutouts, or other items, everyone will leave with their own Peaceful Sanctuary artwork. A cost-conscience list of suggested materials will be sent to registrants in advance. Limited seating and registration is required.
Wednesday, December 15
Home at Last, Book Signing & Discussion. 10 to 11 a.m. Author Sarada Chiruvolu shares her journey seeking enlightened consciousness through the discipline of meditation, which she pursued while grounded in work, family and community, and how that inner energy and realization integrated with her life. 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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December Events Notary Oath Night Thursday, December 2nd, 3:00 - 6:30 PM
The Mercer County Clerk’s office will administer the oath to newly commissioned and renewing Notaries. Please call the Mercer County Clerk’s office to schedule (609) 989-6465 or email sortiz@mercercounty.org BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
Foreclosure Counseling
Monday, December 6th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Having trouble with your mortgage, you can meet with a HUD certified counselor to find out your options. Contact Affordable Housing Alliance to schedule an appointment 732-389-2958 to meet with a counselor. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
FREE 15-Minutes with an Attorney Thursday, December 9th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Public Education Committee of the Mercer County Bar Association and the Mercer County Executive present!
LAWYERS C.A.R.E*
FREE 15-minute consultation with an Attorney (virtually) All Lawyers C.A.R.E meetings will take place virtually. Advanced registration is required. For more information please call (609) 585-6200 or visit website: www.mercerbar.com
Central Jersey Legal Services Estate Planning Seminar (virtually) Tuesday, December 21st, 11:00 AM “Planning for the Unexpected”
Join Central Jersey Legal Services (CJLS) if you have questions about your estate planning needs.
Seminar will take place virtually. Advanced registration is required. For more information please call (609) 890-9800 or visit http://www.mercercounty.org/departments/mercer-county-connection
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) OPEN ENROLLMENT October 15th – December 7, 2021
The SHIP team in Mercer County is here to help!
SHIP volunteer counselors provide free assistance to NJ Medicare beneficiaries, who have problems with, or questions about, their Medicare insurance and supplemental insurance. Call Cathy Forbes, SHIP Coordinator at 609-273-0588 or email cforbes@chsofnj.org APPOINTMENT ONLY! Please call BY 609-890-9800 for more information & to make an appointment
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Mercer County Curbside Recycling Information All recyclables must be in official buckets and at the curb by 7:00 a.m. • NO ITEMS IN PLASTIC BAGS WILL BE COLLECTED
2022 MERCER COUNTY Curbside Recycling Schedule MONDAY Lawrence
TUESDAY Ewing
Princeton
July 11, 25 Aug. 8, 22 Sep. 10, 19 Oct. 3, 17, 31 Nov. 14, 28 Dec. 12, 26
Jan. 10, 24 Feb. 7, 21 Mar. 7, 21 Apr. 4, 18 May 2, 16 June 4,13, 27
Jan. 3, 17, 31 Feb. 14, 28 Mar. 14, 28 Apr. 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 6, 20
WEDNESDAY
July 9, 18 Aug. 1, 15, 29 Sep. 12, 26 Oct. 10, 24 Nov. 7, 21 Dec. 5, 19
Entire City of Trenton July 6, 20 Jan. 5, 19 Aug. 3, 17, 31 Feb. 2, 16 Mar. 2, 16, 30 Sep. 14, 28 Apr. 13, 27 Oct. 12, 26 May 11, 25 Nov. 9, 23 June 8, 22 Dec. 7, 21
Hamilton Zones 1 and 4 Jan. 12, 26 July 13, 27 Feb. 9, 23 Aug. 10, 24 Mar. 9, 23 Sep. 7, 21 Apr. 6, 20 Oct. 5, 19 May 4, 18 Nov. 2, 16, 30 June 1, 15, 29 Dec. 14,28
FRIDAY
HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS
Hamilton Zone 3
Jan. 14, 28 Feb. 11, 25 Mar. 11, 25 Apr. 8, 22 May 6, 20 June 3, 17
If collection day falls on a holiday (Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving) collection will be the following SATURDAY.
July 1, 15, 29 Aug. 12, 26 Sep. 9, 23 Oct. 7, 21 Nov. 4, 18 Dec. 2, 16, 30
Hopewell Township Hopewell Boro and Pennington
Jan. 11, 25 Feb. 8, 22 Mar. 8, 22 Apr. 5, 19 May 3, 17, 31 June 14, 28
July 12, 26 Aug. 9, 23 Sep. 6, 20 Oct. 4, 18 Nov. 1, 15, 29 Dec. 13, 27
THURSDAY
Hamilton Zone 2
Jan. 13, 27 Feb. 10, 24 Mar. 10, 24 Apr. 7, 21 May 5, 19 June 2, 16, 30
July 14, 28 Aug. 11, 25 Sep. 8, 22 Oct. 6, 20 Nov.3, 17 Dec. 1, 15, 29
July 5, 19 Aug. 2, 16, 30 Sep. 13, 27 Oct. 11, 25 Nov. 8, 22 Dec. 6, 20
Jan. 4, 18 Feb. 1, 15 Mar. 1, 15, 29 Apr. 12, 26 May 10, 24 June 7, 21 West Windsor
Jan. 6, 20 Feb. 3, 17 Mar. 3, 17, 31 Apr. 14, 28 May 12, 26 June 9, 23
SPECIAL RECYCLING EVENTS Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Events Dempster Fire School (350 Lawrence Station Road) March 26, June 04 and September 10 / 8AM - 2PM
July 7, 21 Aug. 4, 18 Sep. 1, 15, 29 Oct. 13, 27 Nov. 10, 26 Dec. 8, 22 OPEN TO ALL MERCER COUNTY RESIDENTS!
Document Shredding Events Lot 4/651 South Broad Street (across from Mercer County Administration Bldg.), April 23 and October 8 / 9AM - 12PM
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NEVER MISS ANOTHER COLLECTION DAY! Scan the code for instant access to all your recycling needs! MUNICIPAL RECYCLING AND PUBLIC WORKS: Ewing / 882-3382 Hamilton / 890-3560 Hopewell Boro / 466-0168 Hopewell Twp / 537-0250 Lawrence Twp / 587-1894
Pennington Boro / 737-9440 Princeton / 688-2566 Trenton / 989-3151 West Windsor / 799-8370
East Windsor, Hightstown, Robbinsville: Call your Recycling / Public Works Office for your recycling schedule
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MERCER COUNTY Recycling Please Place Curbside Recycling on Curb in Yellow Bins by 7AM
ACCEPTED MATERIALS Office Paper & Mixed Paper Postcards & Fax Paper Manila File Folders
MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED PIZZA BOXES PLASTIC BAGS 3-Ring Binders (all types) Light Bulbs & Fluorescent Light Bulbs Aluminum Foil & Metal Baking Pans
Magazines & Newspapers
Aerosol Cans
Junk Mail & Catalogs
Bandage & Cookie Tins
Mailing Tubes
Carbon & Wax Paper
Window Envelopes
Tissue & Packing Paper
Telephone Books & “Soft” Cover Books Hard Cover Books (hard cover must be removed) Glass Food & Beverage Jars/Bottles (all colors) Corrugated
Paper Lunch Bags Plastic Utensils
Plastics with 3 -7 Symbols
Cardboard (broken down & bundled) Aluminum
Styrofoam
Beverage Containers Plastic Beverage Bottles
Coffee K-Cups
Milk Jugs
Napkins, Paper Plates & Paper Towels
Shredded Paper (in PAPER bag)
Packing Peanuts & Plastic Packing Materials
Juice Boxes & Juice/Beverage Cartons
Drinking Glasses, Dishes & Broken Window Glass
Plastics with #1 or #2 Symbols
FOR MORE INFROMATION, CALL 609-278-8086 OR VISIT WWW.MCIANJ.ORG/RECYCLING
RECICLAJE EN EL CONDADO DE MERCER Todos los materiales reciclables deben estar en cubos oficiales y en la acera antes de las 7:00 a.m.
MATERIALES ACEPTADO Papel de oficina y papel mixto Postales y papel de fax Carpetas de archivo Manila Revistas y periódicos Correo basura y catálogos Tubos de correo Sobres de ventana Guías telefónicas y libros de tapa blanda Libros de tapa dura (se debe quitar la tapa dura) Frascos / botellas de vidrio para alimentos y bebidas (desglosado y empaquetado) Envases de aluminio para bebidas Botellas de plástico para bebidas Jarras de leche Papel triturado (en bolsa de PAPEL) Cajas de jugos y cajas de jugos / bebidas Plásticos con símbolos
MATERIALES NO ACEPTADO BOLSAS PLASTICAS
CAJAS DE PIZZA
Bombillas Papel de aluminio Moldes para hornear Vasos, platos y vidrios rotos Cerámica y alfarería Latas de aerosol Contenedores de aceite de motor y anticongelante Perchas para ropa Latas para vendajes y latas para galletas Espuma, vasos, y platos de poliestireno Papel de seda Servilletas, platos, y toallas de papel Plásticos con los símbolos #3 al # 7
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Rusling Hose Fire Company celebrates 125th anniversary BOB SHERMAN, JR. FIRELINE
Hamilton Township Fire Division responded to 527 incidents in October. Included in the calls were five building fires, eight cooking fires, two passenger vehicle fires, two other type fires, three overpressure excessive heat with on fire, one Rescue/EMS incident, 17 assists to EMS crews, two COVID-19 incidents, 182 EMS calls, 39 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, two motor vehicle/ pedestrian accidents, six motor vehicle accidents with no injuries, and two lock-ins. There was one extrication/rescue assignment, two extrications of victims from motor vehicle accidents, two removal of victims from stalled elevators, 12 gas leaks, two power lines down, four carbon monoxide incidents, five hazardous conditions with no fire, four mutual aid cover assignments, seven installations of smoke alarms, seven assists to police, 28 service calls, 93 good intent calls, 86 false alarm or false calls, two citizen complaints and one other type assignment. As of the end of August, Hamilton Fire Division has responded to 5102 incidents. Oct. 1 at 4:50p.m Squad 12 with
Hamilton Fire Division, Station 14, “D” Platoon. Capt. Nicola Creo, firefighters Henry Roldan and Matthew Sanders pose with Engine 14, a 2016 Pierce 1500-gpm pumper. (Photo by Bob Sherman, Jr.)
Capt. Joseph Flynn, Engine 18, Squad 16, Engine 14, Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan responded to Hoover Ave & Daniels Ave were 9-1-1- caller reported gray smoke coming from the back of the house at that intersection. Oct. 1 at 5:54 p.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Andrew Kmiecik & Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan dispatched mutual aid to cover E3/L2 Trenton
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Fire Department. Oct. 2 at 10:19 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Eric DVita, Battalion Chief Keith Greene and Hamilton Fire Police dispatched to 5 points (Mercerville) to assist Police at a head on collision. Oct. 4 at 4:05 p.m. Engine 14 with Capt. Nicola Creo, Truck 17, Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan responded to Hamilton Township Municipal Building for a elevator rescue. Oct. 6 at 8:47 p.m. Squad 16 with Capt. Jason Ryan, Engine 15, Squad 12, Truck 13 Deputy Chief Steven Kraemer responded to S. Clinton & White Horse Ave for a dwelling fire. Oct. 7 at 3:55 p.m. Squad 16 with Capt. Jason Ryan, Truck 13, Engine 19, Deputy Chief Steven Kraemer 10 responded to a MVA/Rescue vehicle fire I 195W where NJSP Troopers on scene reported entrapment of victim. Oct. 8 at 1:36 p.m. Squad 16 with Capt. Michael Balog, Engine 18 and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley dispatched to Lamberton Road for a MVA-Rescue assignment. Oct. 8 at 7:59 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Joseph Flynn and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley responded to a MVA in front of the Red, White and Blue on Nottingham Way. Oct. 8 at 8:12 p.m. Hamilton Fire Police were dispatched to Nottingham Way and Klockner Road to assist Hamilton Police with traffic at a fatal MVA involving a bicyclist who was traveling against traffic on the same side of the road. Fire Police were on location until 11:15 p.m. Oct. 9 at 2:29 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. John Smisloff, Truck 17, Squad 16, Engine 19, Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan dispatched to Thoreau Rd for smoke coming side of the house. Sullivan arrived first due and reported nothing showing with the occupants outside. On further investigation, smoke was observed coming from a dryer vent on side A of the residence and a smoke condition in the
basement. SQ12’s crew arrived and stretched a line and reported they could handle with a water can as the fire was confined to the clothes dryer with no apparent extension. No extension was reported and Sullivan held the assignment to SQ12 and T17. The clothes dryer was removed from the residence and brought to the curb. The clothes inside were removed and wet down. The scene was turned back over to the homeowner. Oct. 10 at 6:37 p.m. Engine 14, Squad 12, Squad 16, Truck 17 and Battalion Chief Keith Greene dispatched for a reported dwelling fire on Sierra Drive. E-14 arrived under the direction of Capt. Summers to report a 4-story, light-weight, wood-frame, condo building to find an audible alarm sounding and a sprinkler activation on the 2nd floor. E-14’s crew investigated. BC-10 established Command upon arrival. E-14’s crew reported a sprinkler head activation in the utility room of the above stated condo unit. The sprinkler kept the fire from spreading. E-14 extinguished the remaining fire. Greene reduced the assignment to E-14, T-17 and held SQ-16 at the scene to utilize Capt. Jason Ryan for the investigation. PSEG, HPD and Fire Marshal Jeff Peoples were requested to the scene. The fire was contained to the utility closet and the items contained within it. The fire appeared to be accidental. No injuries were reported. Oct. 13 at 8:09 a.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Joseph Muzzillo and Deputy Chief Christopher Tozzi responded to US Hwy 130 & Stanberry Way for a MVC-Rescue. Oct. 14 at 12:17 a.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Andrew Kmiecik and Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan were dispatched mutual aid to Trenton, covering at Engine 7, Hamilton Avenue. Trenton had a 3 alarm fire on South Broad Street. Oct. 15 at 6:21 p.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Christian Balog, Squad 16, Truck 13, Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley dispatched to Main Street, Groveville for a reported dwelling fire. Oct. 16 at 6:48 p.m. Squad 16 with Capt. Michael Balog and Deputy Chief John Retalis dispatched to South. Broad Street for a Standby-Police incident. Oct. 16 at 7:07 p.m. Hamilton Fire Police were requested to assist Hamilton Police with traffic at five points Yardville for a pipe bomb incident. Hamilton Fire Police were assisted by Fire Police from Bordentown City, Lawrenceville, Slackwood, East Windsor 1 and West Windsor. Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. Special Services 18 with volunteer firefighters, Brian Moss and Tom Vasey responded to City of Trenton, Carrol Street to assist at a “All Hands” dwelling fire with victims trapped. While on scene for 3.5 hours they filled 29 air bottles for Trenton’s firefighters. Oct. 17 at 10:24 p.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Lamar Hicks and Battalion Chief
Patrick Sullivan dispatched to Trenton on a pile of smoldering 4-5 junk cars for a mutual aid cover assignment at No building exposures were noted. Squad 12 crew stretched 200’ of 1 3/4” Engine3/Ladder 2 on S. Broad Street. Oct. 18 at 7:25 a.m. Truck 13, hose to extinguish any remaining fire. Engine 15, Squad 16, Engine 18, Truck Hamilton Police and Fire Marshal 17 and Deputy Chief Steve Kraemer Anthony Chiorello handled the fire If it’s important to you and your child, it’s important to us. were dispatched for a reported fire investigation. Oct. 27 at 9:27 a.m. Engine 14 with alarm at 2200 South Broad Street. T13 arrived under the direction of Capt. Kinte Holt, Truck 13 and BatCapt. Joseph Pushman to report alarm talion Chief Timothy Sharpley dissounding and a slight smoke condi- patched for an elevator rescue, Hamiltion. Crews gained entry into adjoin- ton Township Municipal Building. Oct. 27 at 12:36 p.m. Squad 12 and ing business to find a fire under the kitchen counter. Fire was contained to Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley restaurant of origin. FM 10 requested were dispatched to 333 Route 33 for a as well as Hamilton inspectors. No reported vehicle fire. Sharpley arrived to report an engine compartment fire injuries reported. Oct. 22 at 10:02 a.m. Squad 12 with with Hamilton Police on scene trying to Capt. Eric DeVita, Truck 13, Engine extinguish the fire with a dry chemical 18, Battalion Chief Keith Greene extinguisher. Engine 12 arrived under responded to Quakerbridge Road and the direction of Capt. Nicholas Buroczi Youngs Road for a MVA/Rescue, over- and pulled a 1 3/4 hand line to extinguish the fire. Fire was placed under turned vehicle. Oct. 22 at 1:56 p.m. Truck 17 dis- control. FM 10-1, Jeff Peoples arrived patched to Veteran’s Park Whitehorse on scene and did the investigation. Oct. 28 at 1:20 p.m. Squad 16 with Hamilton Square Road for an animal Capt. Michael Balog and Deputy Chief bite. UV Air Sanitization in HVAC Systems and Anti-Microbial Surface Protectants Oct. 22. Life Member and Secre- John Retalis dispatched Trenton-Rob• NAEYC Accredited • Webcam Access Via Secure Website tary Gilbert Lugossy reported Rusling binsville Airport for an Aircraft EmerHose Fire Companty celebrated its gency Alert. • Flexible Schedules: Full-Time, Part-Time • Parent Communication Portal Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Squad 16 under 125th Anniversary. The organizational • Accredited Curriculum: Language Arts, • Breakfast, Lunch & Snack Included meeting of the first fire company the direction of Capt. Jason Ryan disHandwriting, Math, Spanish, Technology, • Open ALL But 7 Days Per Year in Hamilton Township was held on patched for an unknown type fire in Music, Science and More the parking lot on Fisher Place. Upon Oct. 24, 1896. 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The area had an odor not unlike cle and one 100’ 1 3/4 handline was gasoline. No people or vehicles were deployed and charged. Part of E-19’s in the area. The crew requested and crew deployed the spreaders and cut- awaited the arrival HTPD. A patrol ters and proceeded to extricate patient unit arrived and searched the area. No with EMS positioned in the vehicle FD services required. C H I R O P R A C T I C doing medical care. Tozzi arrived and command was Bob Sherman, Jr. is a life member of 21 Years in Practice transferred from Capt. Holt. Doors and Mercerville Volunteer Fire Company Dr. Doris Soernssen-Hahn front passenger seat were removed and a Hamilton resident. Specializing In The and dash was rolled to move off of patient who was removed from the pas- YOUR HOMETOWN AGENT Treatment Of: -Improves & Promotes Healing YOUR HOMETOWN AGENT senger side of the vehicle. 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8 questions with artist Dan Zimmerman THOMAS KELLY FIGHT IN THE MUSEUM
Daniel Zimmerman is like many artists. He is insightful, reads a lot, plays music, draws, illustrates and paints. What separates him from most though is the amount of insight and thought that goes into his work. You do not have to know Zimmerman well or speak to him long to realize that he is a very deep thinker. He thinks for a long time about a painting before a brush touches the canvas or a pencil touches the paper. What are you communicating with your art? I grew up in Southern California where movie making is a large industry. I was drawn to the genres that defied logic and captured imagination. I love Expressionism. This means realism and its bounds are substituted and exchanged for subjective outlooks and emotions. Monsters and otherworldly images are a normal way to describe Man’s quest for truth and understanding. I use symbols, allegory and specific compositions to achieve my style. What media do you use and how did you get started with it? Tell us about your process. For me it was always about the drawings. I drew and still draw every day. I now use charcoal pencil. Some of my drawings are finished products, some will be transformed into oil or acrylic paintings. I also sometimes work in collage. Are you drawn to Black and White first? I go back and forth between the monochrome black and white and color paintings. I work in oil paint, like
“Labyrinth Man,” painting by Dan Zimmerman.
to do collage and also use acrylic paint. I can spend more than 150 hours on a painting. I have a desire to change the “limited” in the strongest way possible. I wish to cause the viewer to have introspection. I want them to focus and think. I wish for the viewer to be a participant and use their imagination. I keep all my drawings. I keep them in a boxes, visit and revisit them for painting ideas. I draw every day. One of my favorite things is to sit under the umbrella on Island Beach and make charcoal drawings of the ocean and sky. I will save the good ones and parts of others. Then I will spray them with fixative and place them gently in a box. What fight/struggle do you have regarding your art? I had trouble selling my work and relating to the realm of sales. My
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“The Systematist,” painting by Dan Zimmerman.
I was transformed. I mean this was Expressionism! As an employee I could cut the long lines and see the paintings at any time. I was transfixed. It changed my life. What are some reactions your work gets? People love it. They stop they look and smile. My artist friends like it, which is high praise. The work is very different. It is not common for people to see work like this. What is on the horizon? What are you looking forward to? Right now, I am working on a large scale painting based on a photo I took right after Hurricane Sandy, nine years ago. It is of the Jet Star roller coaster that ended up in the ocean. It will be a sad painting in subdued colors. Of course I went down there the day after the hurricane, a cop was telling us to get back, but I had to see. I had to see this iconic structure sitting in the water. To me it truly symbolized the destruction of pleasure, so expressive! What is most fun about being an artist? For me to have fun is to keep my artistic rhythm. Writing, drawing, illustrating, playing music and painting. This is fun for me. Working really hard on a piece, than resting. Coming down to my studio the next day to see if it is still looking good as I remember it should be. That is fun for me. My roots are still from Southern California. My influences are the films I saw as a kid, reading Mad magazine, monsters, the moving around and being the new kid in town. These were my origins, my beginnings that I am still realizing. The quest is a continuing one. On the web: danmakesvisible.com. Dan Instagram: danielcalebzimmerman. Email:danmakesvisible@gmail.com.
work was always so personal and emotional. It is not understood by everyone. Since I have been at working at Barnes and Noble, steadily for the last 20 years or so, I have not had to worry so much about selling artwork and could create it more purely. Who are your artistic influences? My influences include Chaim Soutine, Charles Burchfield, Thomas Hart Benton and Vincent Van Gogh. I mean Vincent Van Gogh was The Guy. What he brought through the canvas was very spiritual. A turning point for me was seeing the extensive Vincent Van Gogh traveling exhibition in San Francisco in 1971. I got a job at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Art Museum as a security guard. When the Van Gogh exhibit came to town,
“Blind Date,” Zimmerman.
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The many sights and blinding lights of Christmas PETER DABBENE COMPLEX SIMPLICITY
It’s December, and that means ladders, cursing, and tripped circuit breakers—outdoor holiday decorations are here. If you’re lucky, as you walk or drive around your neighborhood, you’ll note a display that truly impresses with its creativity, style, scale, or attention to detail. But mostly, you’ll see these: The Mini-Rockefeller. For homeowners who have at least one big ol’ evergreen on their front lawn, the Mini-Rockefeller setup offers a sweet but inferior version of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. It requires lots of stringed lights, a tall ladder, and a casual disregard for personal safety. But it’s all worth it when the work is done, and the comments come pouring in from friends and family: “That tree isn’t really straight, is it?” and “I liked it better last year” and of course, the venerable “You missed a spot.” There’s something special about the way all that effort takes whatever flaws your tree may have— crookedness, bare patches, browning—and amplifies them, with 150 lumens of unwanted attention. The Spider’s Web. Homeowners who have only deciduous trees need not despair; they too can fully participate in tree-lighting, with the additional flexibility to put in as much or as little work as desired. We’ve all seen the dazzling results of painstaking efforts by homeowners who carefully wrap every bare branch--and that’s great, even if they make the rest of us look bad by comparison. But if you’re in a hurry, or just don’t care that much, you can deploy “The Spider’s Web,” in which a tangle of lights are tossed into a tree to hang randomly among the branches, perhaps ready to catch any stray elves carrying presents, or even snag the fat man himself on Christmas Eve. The Gift-Wrapped House is easy to identify—it’s similar in concept to a holiday car commerical, with that luxury sedan sitting in a driveway,
draped in a giant ribbon and bow. But with The Gift-Wrapped House, there are no actual ribbons or bows (they’re replaced with strings of lights), and the appearance of the house as a gift isn’t intentional. The impression results from the thorough but unimaginative outlining of the edges of the house with strings of lights, so that the contours of its shape, a square or rectangle, are emphasized (the effect doesn’t work as well with peaked roofs). This makes the house look like a giant box, and if you maybe just squint a little... presto, it’s a giftwrapped house. The Santa Landing Pad requires homeowners to concentrate the bulk of their holiday light allocation on the roof. But once that commitment is made, the possibilities are endless: a remote airport landing strip, or maybe a luxury rooftop helicopter pad, outlined in red, white, or green guide lights? Whatever it takes to prevent Santa accidentally flying into a chimney head-on. I mean, the driver of the sleigh and his lead reindeer are regularly depicted with bright red noses—who knows how many times Christmas may have been saved by a Santa Landing Pad before? Increasingly popular over the last decade are the projection-based decorations known as Lazy Lights. I don’t know if that’s their official name, but if you search for “Lazy Lights,” Google and Amazon seem to know what you mean. Except for the possible need to run an extension cord, this method requires nothing but a purchase and a plop on the ground outside your home. They, too, come in several varieties. For example, there are the swirling circles of Christmas, with two or more spotlights dancing around each other, sometimes crossing and overlapping. It’s reminiscent of the moments before the opening curtain
at an old-time Broadway show, except that inside these projected circles are pictures of snowflakes, or Santa Claus, or the Grinch. It all seems to building toward something, but nothing ever comes, and the pattern just repeats. Now, spoiled for a proper ending, part of me needs to see Santa, or even KoolAid Man, burst out through the front of one of those houses. *** Many people are unaware that in 1988, George H.W. Bush surreptitiously delivered a challenge to American ingenuity and innovation, much like John F. Kennedy’s famous challenge to land on the moon by the end of the 1960s. Wisely, Bush didn’t attach a date to his goal—this required more advanced technology and research than mere spaceflight—but I like to think that before he died in 2018, he got to see his “thousand points of light” come to fruition, in the form of projector lights in every suburb of America. These Lazy Lights project hundreds—or even a thousand—tiny, equally distanced light points, in one of several colors. I’ve seen nice usage of green lights aimed up into high treetops, making it look like a large group of fireflies had taken up residence. But usually the lights are pointed right at the front of a house for maximum ground-level optical stimulation. Last year, a homeowner in my neighborhood made the unfortunate choice of having hundreds of red lights projected onto his home, which made it look like the SWAT team was about to “light up the house” with tracer fire at any moment. Also popular in recent years are plug-in inflatable decorations, many of which feature moving parts, music, and even clips from classic Christmas cartoons. If you’ve ever fretted that passersby are not lingering in front of your house long enough, or
If you search for ‘Lazy Lights,’ Google and Amazon seem to know what you mean.
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worried that they’re not being entertained as they should be, or if you just enjoy watching dogs freak out when faced with unnatural, unpredictable motions... then inflatables are for you. While evenings are usually the stuff of inflatable splendor, Halloween isn’t yet a distant memory, and a simple wind anchor coming loose from the ground can take Santa emerging from a wooden outhouse—a disturbing image at the best of times—and reframe it as Santa rising from what looks a lot like a coffin. Mrs. Claus’s mouth, moving in time with Christmas carols playing from the nearby speakers, becomes a creepy sight when she’s crumpled on one side, in her death throes. By day, lawns strewn with deflated inflatables resemble Christmas graveyards, with all of your favorite holiday characters flattened like cartoon roadkill. Despite my criticisms, I do love these lighting traditions. I love the big, Las Vegas-in-Hamilton approach that says, “Enough isn’t enough until someone has a seizure.” I also mentally award one house each year with a Charles Schultz-inspired “most sincere” holiday display. But at home, I take the laziest of all ways out, by avoiding outdoor displays altogether. I doubt I could tell the difference between a C9 classic light bulb and C4 plastic explosive, but luckily, many other people devote time, money, and dedication to creating spectacles of light and wonder. Martel’s Christmas Wonderland opened the day after Thanksgiving, and Hamilton’s Winter Wonderland is Dec. 3 and 4, with Kuser Park lit up the rest of the month. ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight is on TV. Enjoy the season. You may need your sunglasses at night. Peter Dabbene’s website is peterdabbene.com, and his previous Hamilton Post columns can be read at communitynews.org. His latest work, “Call Waiting,” can be seen at idleink.org. His book, “Complex Simplicity” collects the first 101 editions of this column, along with essays and material published elsewhere. It is now available at Amazon or Lulu. com for $25 (print) or $4.99 (ebook).
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