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Mercer County’s Central and South American dining scene grows a little every month — and one of the newest additions is a locally owned, family-run restaurant specializing in Guatemalan as well as other cuisines: Que Rico on George Dye Road in Hamilton. Favorites on the Que Rico menu originate from all over the Latin American map and include ceviche, pollo guisado, chuleta y tostones, mojarra frita, bistec encebollado and garnachas. And of course, there are tacos, burritos, pupusas, quesadillas and more. The Guerra family opened Que Rico last September and it was an instant hit, selling out a week’s worth of food in just the first few days. The restaurant has been cultivating a loyal following ever since. For some customers, Que Rico has been a treat worth waiting for. They remember back in the early 2000’s, when the Guerras ran the successful Carisma Restaurant in Trenton in the spot occupied by Pollo Campero today. Chef Alida Guerra and her husband, Hugo, owned and operated the restaurant together for 10 years, while at See Que rICO, Page 10
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Ken Adam, president of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians chapter based on Kuser Road in Hamilton, in the bar. (Photo by Thomas Kelly.)
The Hibernians: ‘vibrant and Their courage here for the generation’ andnext compassion inspire us all.
These organizations were president of the AOH chapter, says the future is bright founded to help protect Irish Friendship, Unity and and the club is building, not clergy and recent immigrants from appeared attacks by established 1,400 mem-in chalk Christian Charity is the motto Onerebuilding. morning, a With message written and are the pillars that the bers, the Hibernians are one “native” Americans, who in front of an RWJBarnabas Health facility. The words Ancient Order of Hibernians of the last ethnic clubs in the resented the huge influx of couldn’t more soul stirring, Irish driven to America by the and been surelysimpler, one oforthe is built on. As we check in area,have or more accurate. Potato Famine in the 1840s. largest. on the Ancient Order of the The Ancient Order of More than 1.5 million Irish Hibernians chapter based in Hamilton it appears that the Hibernians is America’s old- came to America during this Fraternal Great Hunger, as 2 million club is a strong and vibrant as est Irish Catholic “Heroes Organization founded on the Irish died in Ireland, from it has ever been. work here.” Maybe it is stronger than East Coast of the U.S. in 1836. starvation and disease. The strength of the Hiberit has ever been. While inter- The Order follows tradition of nians in Hamilton appears to similar societies that existed viewing people for this story, Three words of gratitude and encouragement that there were more than a hun- in Ireland for more than 300 be its leadership and its volcapture the courage and compassion of health years. While there are AOH unteers. There is a lot going dred people in the hall on here andinacross America. To at share your the Hibernians club and Canada, Eng- on Kuser Road in Hamilton on workers a organizations or to support ourWales, Emergency Fund,to be something there appears Ireland and the Response Tuesday night, and the club thanks is land, national organization is for everyone. There is now full of life. visit U.S. rwjbh.org/heroes Ken Adam, the current the largest. See HIBOS, Page 8 By Thomas Kelly
New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize marijuana more than a year ago, but they won’t be able to walk into a store and buy cannabis until later this year at the earliest. The N.J. Cannabis Regulatory Commission continues to refine the state’s rules governing the various aspects of the cannabis industry in the state. As that process continues, town officials continue to evaluate whether to allow cannabis businesses in their communities, while at the same time fielding proposals from various businesses who want to operate within their borders. About 67% of New Jersey voters approved the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in a referendum in the Nov. 2020 election. Last February, the state legislature and Gov. Phil Murphy passed a law legalizing recreational cannabis, establishing the Cannabis Regulatory Commission and creating six different licenses for cannabis businesses. The law also set a deadline of Aug. 21 for communities to pass ordinances regulating those cannabis businesses. See CANNABIS, Page 12
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HIBOS continued from Page 1 yoga class, the perennial sports division featuring soccer, a quoits league, a cornhole league, an Irish music festival and now, a full-service kitchen for lunches and dinners. Adam shares about the tough time during the pandemic shutdown and the opportunities it also brought. “It was a dark time. We have a large building and we still have bills to pay. It was scary, but we also saw opportunities,” he says. “During the pandemic, when things started coming back online, we saw the need for an outdoor patio. We added a large paver patio and now we can have music and entertainment when weather permits. One of our members owns a landscaping firm, and that was a great help.” The Kuser Road building that houses the Hibernians was finished in the early 1980’s, primarily with labor from the club members themselves. “I was a kid out of high school,” Adam recalls. “But my father (Jim) was instrumental along with many others in getting this building made. We had and have members of many trades who are the best volunteers you could ask for. I say again and again, our members, trustees and board make this organization strong. We now have 1,400 members, and it may be the most we have ever had.” Adam is in his third year as president after taking the reins from former president Vince McKelvey. McKelvey was president for 13 years, and Adam says he guided the organization with a steady hand. “I rely on Vince and bounce ideas off him all of the time. He knows everyone in town and also all about how to run this organization properly. He is still on the board and a very valuable resource,” he says. The vision from the previous leader is added to by Adam. “We need to evolve and continue our vision as a family organization. As with my father and brother, we have generations of members now and we must engage them all. We want to offer something for everyone. We have the soccer
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The staff at Que Rico in Hamilton includes (front row) Rosa Guerra, Alida Guerra, Jose Guerra, and (back row) Daniela Guerra, Melisa Guerra and Alicia Vanegas. Even back then, me and my sister would be there all the time, we’d go to school and then from there go stay at the restaurant until closing and we would all go home together,” Vanegas says. The time came when Alida decided it wasn’t best for the kids to live that restaurant life every day. “There was always a plan to open back up, but my mom took it upon herself to open it as
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No chicken noodle or clam chowder here: Que Rico has hearty dishes like caldo de gallina (chicken), caldo de pata (cow’s foot), caldo de res (beef) and caldo de mariscos (seafood). “People who aren’t used to [how it is prepared] are actually excited for it because it’s something different,” Vanegas says. Breakfast is commonly served at Central American restaurants, and Que Rico is no different. Among the dishes is one, the Carisma Breakfast Special ($6.50) is named in tribute to the family’s former Trenton restaurant. It comes with scrambled eggs, plantains, beans, crema and corn tortillas. Vanegas is proud to be working in a successful restaurant with three strong women who are also family. But she admits that there were days at the beginning when they had to figure out how to best work together. “When we first started, we had already planned who was going to do what, we knew who was best at what,” she says. “But we didn’t expect such a crazy amount of people to come out, and that all kind of went out the window. That first week, we bumped heads all over the place.” She says it did not take too long for them to get the hang of it. “We’re family, we see each other every day, but that doesn’t mean that we know each other inside and out. After the second week, we sat down and talked about what can change, what can be better. We set the schedule up so everyone can set up time for themselves. My brother (Jose), when he’s there, he helps keep the peace. He’s the calmer one.” She says that as co-owners, she and Melisa have a great relationship. “She handles a lot of the things that I can’t, especially customer servicewise,” Vanegas says. “She’s making sure that we have everything we need, she’s saying, ‘OK, guys, sales of this thing was great, maybe we can try this.’ When it comes to questions about catering and things like that, she knows the answers to everything. We have a great understanding.” Que Rico, 31 George Dye Road, Hamilton NJ 08690. Phone: (609) 528-6161. Web: instagram.com/quericorestaurant or search Facebook for Que Rico Restaurant.
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CANNABIS continued from Page 1 Under the state law, if a town did not specifically prohibit each class of license by the deadline, those businesses would have automatically been allowed to operate in the municipality for five years. Officials in most of the towns not allowing marijuana businesses cited the Aug. 21 deadline as the reason for the ban. Now that the state is clarifying its regulations, a number of towns in the Mercer County area are implementing rules allowing various cannabis businesses. The licenses that businesses can seek in connection with the recreational cannabis market are: Class 1, cannabis cultivator; Class 2, cannabis manufacturer; Class 3, cannabis wholesaler; Class 4, cannabis distributor; Class 5, cannabis retailer; and Class 6, cannabis delivery. (For more detail on the licenses, see the graphic on the following page). Last month, the state began officially accepting applications from Class 1 and Class 2 cannabis cultivators, manufacturers and testing laboratories—receiving hundreds of applications within the first few hours, according to multiple news reports. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission has set a March 15 date to begin receiving applications from Class 5 retailers looking to sell recreational marijuana to the public. It has not announced application dates for Class 3, Class 4 and Class 6 licenses. License applications are being
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The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has created six licenses that businesses can seek in connection with the recreational cannabis market. Class 5 is the only license that allows sales to the public. Class 1 Cannabis cultivators grow, cultivate or produce cannabis. They are allowed to transport this cannabis to other cannabis cultivators, or usable cannabis to cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers or cannabis retailers. Class 2 Cannabis manufacturers process, manufacture, prepare or package cannabis items, and sell these items to other cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers, or cannabis retailers. Class 3 Cannabis wholesalers purchase or otherwise obtain, store, sell or otherwise transfer (and may transport) cannabis items for resale or other transfer to another cannabis wholesaler or a cannabis retailer. Class 4 Cannabis distributors transport cannabis in bulk from one licensed cannabis establishment to another within the state. They can also temporarily store cannabis or cannabis items as necessary to carry out transportation activities. Class 5 Cannabis retailers purchase usable cannabis from cannabis cultivators and cannabis items from cannabis manufacturers or cannabis wholesalers, and sell these to consumers from a retail store. They are allowed to use a cannabis delivery service or a certified cannabis handler for the off-premises delivery of cannabis items and related supplies to consumers. Class 6 Cannabis delivery services provide courier services for cannabis retailers of the cannabis items and related supplies to consumers. A business with this type of cannabis license is also permitted to accept direct orders from consumers that will be fulfilled by a cannabis retailer. A licensed cannabis delivery service may also pick up the product from the certified cannabis handler a retailer is working with to be delivered to a consumer.
accepted on a rolling basis, and there is no established limit on the number of cannabis business licenses available statewide. Under the state law, the number of Class 1 cultivators throughout New Jersey is to be limited to 37 licenses until February 22, 2023. Additional licenses will be considered by
the CRC at that point. With the application process underway, municipal officials are evaluating whether to introduce recreational cannabis in their communities. Many communities with preexisting medical dispensaries are looking to expand their current usage to include recre-
ational cannabis sales. As of the Aug. 21 deadline, only four area communities—Bordentown City, Ewing, Lawrence, Pennington and Trenton—had allowed the retail sale of cannabis within their borders. Meanwhile, Bordentown Township, East Windsor, Hamilton, Hightstown Borough, Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township, Princeton, Robbinsville and West Windsor and Plainsboro all passed ordinances banning the retail sale of the drug. When questioned about whether he thought the process of legalization has been too slow, Lawrence Township Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said that the state’s diligence in implementing the rules is necessary. “It is not fair to say there is a hold up in the sale of recreational marijuana in New Jersey,” Nerwinski said. “The law was only recently passed. There is much regulatory work that has to be done before the sale of recreational cannabis can start… They are making progress. I think N.J.’s cautious and measured approach to introducing the cannabis industry to the state is appropriate.” Lawrence Township has adopted an ordinance permitting the retail sale of cannabis and delivery service businesses in the Regional Commercial and Highway Commercial zones, and limits the number of licensed recreational cannabis retail dispensaries to a maximum of two. Zen Leaf, a Lawrence medical dispensary, opened in June on Route 1
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According to Nerwinski, the com- the township—a choice made to minipany has expressed interest in having mize the effects of parking and traffic. “We’ve taken a measured approach retail sales on the same property. “In my discussions with the manager, the busi- to allow a limited number of businesses to locate in carefully targeted ness is doing well, just as expected.” Nerwinski said that officials from areas, which will pave the way to revicannabis-related businesses have for talize several underutilized properties the past few years, “expressed great and at the same time, provide longinterest in our community because of term financial benefits to taxpayers in its ideally situated location within the the city,” Bordentown City Mayor Jennifer Sciortino said. state and access to main highways.” Also created with the ordinance is “I fully expect that there will be continued interest from all classes of canna- a local Cannabis Advisory Commitbis businesses looking to operate within tee, a group of seven who will help vet applications for local licenses, then Lawrence Township,” he has said. 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secured memory care neighborhoods. We businesses. CANNABIS continued are located in thefrom Page 13 The council had not made any decition businesses, which were limited to HEART of Hamilton sions to implement the recommendaindustrial, manufacturing or research Square, New Jersey. and development zones in town. On Dec. 21, the township council approved measures upping the number to 6 cultivation businesses, Our unique 6 manufacturing businesses, and one healthcare model of each type for wholesalers, distribuallows us toservices, provideretail dispentors, delivery clinical in a saries andservices medical dispensaries The ordinances clarify that no canhome-likealso setting. nabis cultivation activity is allowed to take place outdoors. Bianca Jerez, Martin’s chief of staff, said that Martin was expected to sign the ordinances. The council has also endorsed applications to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission for Class 1 cultivator and/or Class 2 manufacturer licenses for Blaze Products LLC, Trenton Equity Holdings LLC and ZY Labs. It also endorsed 58 Thomas J. Rhodes Industrial Drive LLC, Theory Wellness of New Jersey Manufacturing Inc. and Sun Extractions Inc. for manufacturer licenses. Bordentown Township passed an ordinance prohibiting recreational cannabis establishments in town by the Aug. 21 deadline. Now, a new ordinance is being crafted for consideration during the first quarter of next year, said Michael Theokas, Bordentown Township administrator. The proposed change would not specify a company or property, although Curaleaf, which is currently operating a medical cannabis dispensary in town, could add retail sales to its current operation if it chooses to apply for a license. The Curaleaf facility, which is located at 191 Rt. 130, within the township’s designated highway commercial zone, opened as the company’s 109th facility in August. Company officials appeared before the township committee near the end of last year with a presentation proposing a plan to add recreational marijuana sales to its facility. Mayor Steve Benowitz said he has been impressed with Curaleaf’s operations thus far. “I had the opportunity of actually taking a tour of the (medical cannabis) facility, which was eyeopening, quite frankly,” he said. “I know people had a lot of fears with [its] security. Let me tell you, it looks like Fort Knox inside.” Princeton decided to ban all cannabis businesses and appointed a task force to study the question of legalization. The task force issued a report in November recommending five commercial areas that could be zoned to permit cannabis retail businesses. These include the area surrounding the Dinky train station; the Jugtown neighborhood at the intersection of Nassau and Harrison streets; the central business district; Witherspoon Street, between Green Street and Leigh Avenue; and Route 206, near Cherry Valley Road. The task force also recommended that the town allow no more than three retail medical and adult-use dispensaries (Class 5 license), but no licenses for the other categories of cannabis
tion as of Dec. 22, and was faced with opposition from a number of members of the community opposed to cannabis dispensaries. In Trenton, the City Council and Mayor Reed Gusciora passed an ordinance allowing cultivation, manufacturing, processing, distribution and dispensary businesses. The ordinance includes the city’s downtown area for dispensary locations and allows up to 10 retail locations. Some controversy erupted in midDecember when the city council failed to vote on a resolution supporting a license application by Northeast Alternatives, NJ for a cultivation and manufacturing facility to be located on Breunig Avenue. “In August, City Council overwhelmingly passed an ordinance allowing cannabis businesses to operate in Trenton after hearing extensive testimony on the tremendous potential cannabis has for local businesses and residents,” Gusciora said. “Unfortunately, all of that public support has been rendered moot because of Council Leadership’s absurd control over the agenda on city business.” He added: “I’m concerned that council will squander the unique opportunity cannabis brings to Trenton.” *** Robbinsville is one town that continues to maintain a ban on all cannabis businesses. Township attorney Bruce Darvas said in an email that the town is waiting for more clarification before taking any action. “It is my understanding that the N.J. Cannabis Regulatory Commission has not yet issued all of its rules for the various types of cannabis licenses (I believe we are still waiting on rules for wholesalers, distributors, and delivery services),” he said. “Until the commission issues its remaining rules, the township will not take any further action.” He added that once the CRC issues its rules for all of the various licenses, the township will reconsider the issue and determine which, if any, license types will be permitted. “It is important to note that when adopting the ordinance prohibiting all cannabis business in the township, the township did not take a position that it was opposed to allowing such businesses in the township,” Darvas said. “It was only opposed to making that final decision without knowing what rules would apply to such businesses.” John Nalbone, Robbinsville Township’s communications and public information officer, said that Community Development Director Paul Renaud and Business Administrator Joy Tozzi told him that the township has received numerous calls from businesses interested in operating in the town, “but without further clarity on the state’s rules we have not officially taken any meetings.” East Windsor, Hightstown Borough, West Windsor and Plainsboro also have not reconsidered their bans on cannabis businesses.
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Mercer High students gain real-world skills at Chuck’s Place By Rebekah Schroeder
Serving up hot coffee and vocational skills, Chuck’s Place, a Wawalike store in Mercer High School, is an opportunity for students who work there to gain valuable occupational experience. “It’s our very own Wawa,” Elijah Cruhigger, a student from Trenton, said. With a storefront that mirrors the East Coast convenience chain known across New Jersey, students like Cruhigger are able to acquire real-world expertise outside of the classroom. “I learned to be a bit more flexible, a bit more independent, and definitely learn the skills I need to advance on my own when that time comes,” he said. “I like to work with others, and just help people out and make them happy.” Chuck’s Place is one of several work environments offered through Mercer County Special Services School District. The MCSSSD serves children with special needs living in Mercer County and the surrounding area. It provides instructional, vocational and therapeutic programs designed for each student’s unique needs, interests and characteristics. The programs serve preschool, primary, elementary and secondary age populations.
Uchenna Ugorji sets the salad bar up for lunch at Chuck’s Place in Mercer High School. “MCSSSD programs are designed to teach multi-disabled, autistic and emotionally disturbed students,” states the MCSSSD website. “We also have special projects that provide services to infants, graduates, parents and other agencies.” “Our district continues to set best
practice standards in our special education programs,” the website says. “Our primary goal is to assure each student reaches their full potential as productive and self-sufficient members of society through quality teaching by our dedicated teachers and staff.” The MCSSSD campus, which is made up of the Joseph F. Cappello School (students ages 3 to 7), Mercer Elementary School (grades K to 8) and Mercer High School (grades 9 to 12), is located in Hamilton Township on Old Trenton Road. At Chuck’s Place, students from a number of Mercer County communities take on a myriad of tasks like stocking shelves, preparing food, cleaning and other important responsibilities that all keep Chuck’s Place running as smoothly as possible. Accessible throughout the district, Chuck’s Place has fresh bagels, muffins and coffee all day. The yogurt parfait station turns into a salad bar for lunchtime, with both students, as well as staff, able to order food for their midday meal. Eventually, they plan
to include sandwiches, burgers and other hot food items available as specials during the week. Julie Ryan supervises Chuck’s Place. Originally hired as a computer teacher, the 33-year veteran moved to a homeroom position, during which Chuck’s Place was already in operation. When the former head of the store retired, Ryan stepped in as instructor. “I really like working in Chuck’s Place because we work on functional skills, and we see results every day with the work that we do is tangible. There’s not pencil and paper, or reading, or anything. Our philosophy in Chuck’s Place is everybody can do something,” she said. Chuck’s Place employs a wide range of students, such as those with cognitive impairments, autism, and other conditions that may affect social cues or development. “A lot of kids don’t like coming to math class or having U.S. history, but they always will like coming to Chuck’s Place,” Ryan said. She enjoys Chuck’s Place because she can work alongside students to see results, and not just with the ones assigned to her homeroom. Chuck’s Place was named after Charles “Chuck” Murray, the superintendent who was in charge of the MCSSSD when the program was created. “When you walk in, it doesn’t look like a classroom, it looks like a Wawa. It looks like a retail marketing facility, so it was a lot to get started,” Ryan said. “Without Dr. Murray, it never would have been, so they named it in honor of him. He has since passed away, so the name will never change.” As part of helping them start Chuck’s Place, Wawa even donated signs that are now visible throughout the store. Diamon Bethea, a student from Trenton, expressed what her favorite aspect of Chuck’s Place is. “It’s just a good place,” she said. “You can learn a lot of different skills, and then learn them with different kids with different abilities to do dif-
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The time has come to decide our New Year’s resolutions, promises we make to ourselves that will improve our lives overall for the next 12 months. From eating more healthily to learning better spending habits, we all have areas in our lives that need a bit of extra attention and care. Here are some local resources to help start 2022 in the right mindset, based on the most popular resolutions.
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Perhaps the number one resolution, year after year, is to live more healthfully. From choosing the right foods to exercising daily, there are a multitude of ways to live a more sound lifestyle. Dr. Kintur Sanghvi, owner of NJ Heart & Vascular Care in Princeton and Hamilton, says that heart health (and overall fitness) starts with the diet and daily intake of water. It is important, he says, to pay attention to what we put into our bodies, and to take care to avoid greasy, salty, or processed foods. “Most of us eat food on the fly,” says Dr. Sanghvi. “We never have time to sit down. We all just eat quickly and move on.” Paying attention to diet and the effect on the body can be life-changing. Dr. Sanghvi, a cardiologist and cardiovascular physician, started
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The new year is a perfect time to discover a new hobby or interest or rekindle your excitement for an old one. to the world. Here are a few local resources to encourage and guide this journey. It is no secret that the way we look influences how we feel. Princeton Aesthetics, located in Princeton Junction, offers medical aesthetic treatments to help patients become the best versions of themselves. Princeton Aesthetics offers body sculpting and contouring, facial rejuvenation, tattoo removal, skin revitalization, laser hair removal and hair restoration, among
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The newly opened Scudder Fall Bridge Shared Use Pathway is the closest one can get to walking and bicycling on air and a great addition to various hikes and walks available to people in the region looking to get out and get healthy — especially at the start of a new year. The 0.86-mile-long walkway is located on the bridge’s upstream span and accessible in New Jersey from the D&R Feeder Canal towpath. A canal and towpath parking area is located on River Road in Ewing. A Pennsylvania ramp is located directly opposite on the Delaware Canal towpath. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, which opened the pathway in November, reports that the “bridge walkways and ramps are 10 feet wide with accompanying 4-foot-6-inch railing heights that meet Federal Highway Administration standards for integration of pedestrian and bicycle traffic. “The new shared-use facility makes Scudder Falls the only river crossing
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One thing that long standing family businesses have in common is their stories. Stories that may have been handed down through generations of owners, employees and customers. The history in photos, documents and memories are comforting and provide us with a sense of continuity and community. Long standing family businesses provide us with comfort and roots. Since 1933 there has been an inn near the airport on Bear Tavern Road in Ewing that has been welcoming travelers. Providing hospitality to airport patrons and locals alike, Al’s Airport Inn is keeping the tradition alive and looking to the future. Nestled on a flat plain in the middle of rolling hills, it is easy to think back 88 years and see the warmly lit inn on the outskirts of the airfield, as you climb out of the newly burgeoning transport mode of passenger airplanes. Family owned and operated, Al’s Airport Inn is now owned by Carrie Ann Bondi, and she is looking to enhance the traditional tavern experi-
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Carrie Ann Bondi owns and operates Al’s Airport Inn in Ewing. ence. Taking the time during a shutdown for the pandemic to remodel the floors, ceilings and painting the interior, the inn retains its colonial
feel but is much newer and brighter inside. “Of course we kept the building looking like “Al’s”. We had to keep the exposed beams, woodwork, and
brick. The original building dates back to the 1700s and we want to showcase that,” states Bondi. Originating right after the airport was built in 1929, Al’s Airport Inn was purchased from by Bondi from her husband’s grandmother in 2018. “It was time for Grandmom to retire as she was in her 90s and it was either sell it to strangers or buy the inn.” Say Bondi. “My husband’s grandparents acquired the business from Al Jones and his wife from which they were partnered with in the Jones’ later years. The inn is named after Al, of course.” Starting a new venture was almost as important as keeping the inn within the family. Previously working as a marketing and social media consultant, Bondi took the chance, purchased the inn, and has not looked back. “We were forced to close for 8 months due to the pandemic and have been slowly building back to 25, 50 and now 100 percent capacity. We are especially grateful to our community. We could not have done it without their loyalty and encourage-
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“There have also been instances ment. Many places did not re-open, of more than natural events inside long-established places, so we are the tavern. Chairs being pushed in truly appreciative of the support,” by unseen hand and lights flickersays Bondi. “The regulars were very ing at closing time. These are mostly excited as we re-opened. They had acknowledged to be Al Jones, the been cooped up a long time and were original owner and it is his way of very happy to see the changes made helping to prepare for closing as he here.” did many, many times.” Many in Ewing frequent Al’s as Family and community oriented, they may miss the venerable FredAl’s Airport Inn continues a longdie’s Tavern, which closed in 2019. standing family business in a time Freddie’s was also opened in 1933 and when it sometimes seems that chain was operated by the Urbano family restaurants are taking over and home for generations. “Many of the Urbacooking is a thing of the past. Connos will frequent Al’s now and enjoy tinuing the traditions of the Al’s Aira meal,” says Bondi. “We still have a port Inn, and starting new ones, is hometown feel that people enjoy. This surely a welcome sight from the air or is still a people oriented business, and from the ground. that is impossible to achieve with a Al’s Airport Inn, 636 Bear Tavern chain restaurant.” Al’s Airport Inn offers table seating as well as bar seating. Road, Ewing. Open Sundays through Patrons are longtime residents of Thursdays, noon to midnight, and Frithe area, people affiliated with the airBeing family oriented is impor- patrons and area residents have days and Saturdays, noon to 2 a.m. port, even travelers on flight delays. “The upgrades to the airport and the tant to Bondi. The inn played a large seen these soldiers. It is generally 609-883-5252 or www.alsairporuptick in travel again are very help- part in her current family history too. understood that they are still walking tinn.com. ful to the Inn,” says Bondi. “We even She met her future husband, Joseph, around here.” get people who come in after their fly- here, as it was his family’s business. ing lessons. After their lessons!” she Their 7- and 9-year-old boys, Wyatt and Ryder, are already showing interreiterates. Al’s now has a full-time chef in est in the restaurant by both offering Chris Warms, and a whole new menu. recipe suggestions and providing tastThere are appetizers, daily soups and ing services. Bondi emphasizes inclusion at the specials along with pub fare of burgers, tacos and sandwiches. There is inn. “We have a monthly LGBQT much more variety, and the menu is happy hour, but make everyone feel updated via the website with specials welcome every day of the week. We want to keep a community feel for the announced on social media. Joseph Vargo and his wife Kim entire community. We host fundraisare Ewing residents and longtime ers, parties and other events to celepatrons of Al’s. They have noticed brate the community we serve. Incluthe changes and the new menu. sion is very important to us. Very “Now there is much better selection important.” With Bondi’s background in marand whole dinners. Previously they served mostly bar snacks. Now with keting and social media, communicadinners offered, it is much more of a tion is key. “We announce our music schedule, drink destination. They specials and have definitely menu favorites kept the corner Many in Ewing frequent Laptop Laptop Tune-Up Tune-Up Includes: Includes: (+ tax) on Facebook and bar feeling but get great reacwith great food Al’s as they may miss tions. Immediand a more family Full Full Scan Scan of Virus, of Virus, Malware Malware & Spyware& Spyware ate connection to atmosphere. 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divided among the responsibilities for career, as well as life, readiness. Out of all the jobs available at Chuck’s Place, Nicholas Zoltanski of Hamilton said his personal favorite is washing the dishes. Uchenna Ugorji, also from Hamilton, feels a similar passion for the task. “I like to wash dishes and I like to clean the glasses,” Ugorji said. “I’ve learned to make orders.” While so many of the students enjoy that specific responsibility, Ryan said, one of the main skills they learn is that regardless of preference, diligent workers must do whatever duty their employers ask of them. The instructor also conveyed that while nonverbal students, those in wheelchairs, and others could not be interviewed for this article, they are all “very capable workers” who enhance the program through their dedication. Mathew Rambo, who lives in East Windsor, has been working at Chuck’s Place since he was a sophomore. His preference is to be at the checkout, always eager to run the cash register. “Chuck’s Place is a really good place to work,” he said. “I also get to do deliveries, too.” Each of the students interviewed said that they would recommend working in Chuck’s Place to someone else, a resounding ‘yes’ or ‘absolutely’ part of their feedback. In episode 9 of The Superintendent’s Corner, a YouTube series from MCSSSD that features Interim Assistant Superintendent Brian Bittings and Interim Superintendent Dr. James Fazzone, Ryan said that Chuck’s Place is trying to bounce back from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “[The students] learn to work with other people, they learn to build their endurance and be able to work for longer periods of time, all those things that you need to be successful in the world, they learn at Chuck’s Place,” Ryan insisted in the video. “Nothing that happens in Chuck’s Place happens without the students. If the students can’t do it, it does not get done.”
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Jill Giori was starting to wonder if a “real” basketball season would ever exist while she was wearing a Notre Dame uniform. After transferring from Steinert prior to her sophomore year, Giori missed the Irish’s preseason practice and first 10 games due to the rule stating transfers have to sit out for 30 days. After that shortened season, she had an even shorter year as a junior when two Covid 19 shutdowns limited the Irish to just eight games. The Hamilton resident is hoping this year — knock on wood — will provide a full season to show her talents. “I definitely did not luck out from the fact I transferred in, and then last year was just a whole situation in itself for everybody,” Giori said. “This year, I’m so happy to finally have the chance to get going from the start and just have a typical season. I think that will really be beneficial for me and I think it will be a whole new game.” That’s good news for coach James Martinos, who is facing his biggest rebuilding job in 12 years with the Irish. After senior Nicole VillaltaBarrantes, who has started since
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By Rich Fisher
As he takes over the Hamilton West girls basketball program, one of the most important things Rob Farina is looking for is cooperation from his senior leaders. He’s getting that from Martina Fedor, the Hornets leading scorer last year with a 9.3 average. “I wasn’t sure how it was gonna go because I’m taking over for coach (Joe) Radice, who did a great job; the kids loved him,” Farina said. “I wasn’t sure how they would respond to me. But both Martina and Cierra (Acevedo) have been amazing.” Acevedo was second on the team in scoring with an 8.77 average and led the way in rebounds (77), assists (31) and steals (39). Despite the fact that at 5-foot-7, Fedor is one of the team’s tallest players, she is happy to let her 5-1 backcourt mate handle the rebounding. “I was a guard when I played in PAL until I got to high school, and then I was taller than most of the girls and I became a forward,” she said. “It was an adjustment because I never had to learn how to use my body against girls. I just had to bring the ball up and shoot. I never had to put that much body contact on anyone growing up, so when I got here and all the girls were bigger than me, it was hard to do that. I’m a freshman trying to push seniors off of me.” Now that Fedor is a senior, Farina is now putting her back at the position she most enjoys.
“I’m not gonna put her down low, I don’t think that’s her strength,” the coach said. “Her strength is attacking the basket off the dribble, no question. She makes the craziest looking shots. When she gets in the lane, her and Cierra have a special connection. Even in our scrimmage, they made some backdoor cuts that were beautiful.” And that is something that Farina is installing this year, as the “Princeton” offense worked well when he was an assistant at Princeton Day School. While some players struggled to learn the new concept, the coach said “Martina gets it. She just understands basketball.” It’s not surprising, considering her background. Fedor’s mom is Jen Caterson, a former Hamilton West hoopster in the late 1980s who is now co-director of the Hamilton PAL girls league. Caterson also coaches in the league, and helped develop several players who went on to play college basketball. She worked with Martina as a youth. “She coached me when I started until I left PAL three years ago,” Fedor said. “She basically taught me everything about the game.” And Fedor was anxious to learn. “Martina has always loved being in the gym and outside,” Caterson said. “She played on two teams from the time she was in fourth grade and even played with the high schoolers while in sixth and eighth grade. She kept score for the games on Friday nights once she moved up to the older
division.” Her mom added that Martina actually learned how to be a leader and a role player while in PAL. “Playing with the older girls taught her the importance of role players and in her own age group, she was a leader on the team,” Caterson said. Fedor made the Hornets varsity as a freshman and averaged a modest 2.8 points in 16 games. As a sophomore, she was second on the team in scoring (5.2 ppg), blocked shots (31) and 3-pointers (14), and third in assists (26). In last year’s Covid 19-shortened season, Fedor nailed a career-high 17 threes to lead the team, and was third in rebounds with 55. A strong all-around athlete, Martina has also played soccer for the Hornets and excels on the softball field. She considers that her number one sport and is going to try to play for Mercer County Community College next year. “As a three-sport sport athlete, she is never still and was always working on something to better her game whether it was basketball, softball, or soccer,” Caterson said. “I’m always impressed by her dedication and determination.” For the next several months, she will dedicate her time to improving Hamilton’s 4-9 record from last year. “The kid just understands basketball,” Farina said. “She’s an athlete, she’s one of the stars of the softball team. And now she’s working on her
shot, which has been just a minor adjustment that will really help in making baskets throughout the season. Anything I’ve asked her to do she’s done. She’s been leading the pre-practice warm-ups. She’s a phenomenal kid.” Fedor came to Hamilton as a lefthanded shooter but she quickly switched to her right hand in high school. The aforementioned adjustment gives her left hand even less of a responsibility. “I was using my left thumb to help push off with my right hand, because I wasn’t strong enough with my right hand,” she said. “But now I’ve just started using my right hand and it’s helping.” Farina best describes Fedor as a point forward, like an old school Magic Johnson type. “Even though she’s physical and bigger she’s got great handles; probably the best handles of anybody on the team,” the coach said. “She uses both hands phenomenally; which is due to the fact she’s been playing basketball her whole life.” Along with her ability to shoot and attack the rim, Farina said “she is probably our best passer as well.” And she has apparently bought into the new system. “The way that she’s responded to the coaching change and the cultural change has been excellent,” Farina said. “This is a kid who’s mentally strong as well as physically gifted.”
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22Hamilton Post | Januar y 2022
By Rich Fisher
Audrey Ford did just enough swimming as a youngster to make her want to try it at Nottingham. She didn’t go into hard-core club swimming, which is often the best preparation for high school, but chose the more laid-back Hamilton Hurricanes program in the Princeton Area Swimming and Diving Association. As it turns out, that not only encouraged the sophomore to swim for the Northstars, but made her versatile enough to where she is thriving. Along with the team’s top swimmer, fellow 10th-grader Vanessa Bryk, the talented tandem helped Nottingham to a 1-2-1 start after the Stars went 0-8 last year. “Audrey is an all- around swimmer,” coach Andrew Parsons said. “She’ll do whatever I ask. She’s universal across the board. She can do backstroke, she can do breaststroke, she can do IM, she’s a flyer.” It all came about in PASDA, which basically has rec meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “I give a lot of credit to that summer program because while it didn’t necessarily teach me to go fast it taught me the proper technique for all different strokes; so I was able to come into high school and, for the most part, know how to do all of the strokes. We had to tweak a few minor things but for the most part I knew every stroke so it was a lot easier to build off of than having to learn everything.” Her versatility shined through in the Northstars first four meets this year. Ford had three second-place
finishes in the 100 breast, a first, two seconds and a third in the 100 fly, a fourth in the individual medley, a third and a first in the 200 free relay, a second while swimming the 50 free in the medley relay, and two firsts and a third in the 400 free relay. Her four first-place finishes were second on the team to Bryk (nine). “Last year we had her doing breaststroke,” Parsons said. “This year she’s moving into the IM and taking over that fly role for me. As a sophomore doing the fly as a non-club swimmer is amazing and she’s dropping her time.” Audrey was one of those girls that could not get enough of the water as a child. Her mom enrolled her in YMCA classes at a young age, and she didn’t mind showing off in someone else’s backyard. “We would go to pool parties and I would never want to get out of the pool,” Ford said. “I loved splashing around, doing handstands and flips. My brothers are involved in many different sports. My mother was looking for me to have a sport to be involved in, it just so happened that swimming was the sport that we chose because I loved the water.” She decided to swim with the Hurricanes as a summer activity but was never overly-tempted to join a club program. “It was definitely something to do just to fill my time,” she said. “But it did motivate me to want to go out for the high school team. And one of the girls on the team (former standout Hazel Cox) wanted me to come out and join the team. I figured it was a good way to make friends and a good
way to stay fit, so here I am.” She left PASDA after 2018 to join Parsons summer program prior to her freshman year. Then came the high school season and a very strange year for all involved. Due to Covid 19, virtual meets were held, in which each team swam events in its own pool, against one another, and the times were compared with the opponent they were swimming against; who practiced the same exercise in their own pool. This year has been a return for normalcy, and Ford wondered if she was ready. “She was worried at the beginning of this year because last year they had that virtual nonsense,” Parsons said. “But then she came back and said ‘This is 100 percent better.’ And it is, because we have that competition. We had her in the water racing, the team’s bonding. She’s a leader too. She’s getting the girls going in the right direction. She’s awesome.” Since Audrey never swam in high level meets, she had no idea what she was missing out on last year, until she started to experience it this season. “Last year wasn’t super unusual because I didn’t know anything different,” Ford said. “But now looking back on it this year after having some meets, it just seems really weird how we did it last year. “Having people there really helps. Also, the fact that last year we knew who was going to win every race in the pool we were in, because we were
used to swimming agianst our teammates in practice. This year, not really knowing how fast the people are next to you, it gives you that extra push to try to do your best.” What has really helped Ford is the presence of Bryk, who is a club swimmer and has helped motivate Audrey. “It’s nice to have someone who is of similar age to me,” Ford said. “We do push each other a little bit. She and I are entered in most of the same events, we like to feed off each other that way. Not necessarily racing off each other so much; but giving each other encouragement and pushing each other to do our best.” Ford needs no pushing to do well in the classroom. A proud owner of a 4.606 weighted GPA and 4.0 unweighted, she has been hitting the books since walking through the doors of Mercerville Elementary School. “Academics are definitely important,” she said. “Ever since kindergarten, school has been one of my priorities. Parsons always says we are student-athletes, so school comes first.” But swimming seems to be a close second. “She’s dedicated,” Parsons said. “Yes you can have strength and muscle, but if you don’t have the mindset, you’re not gonna make it in this sport. You’re doing lap after lap after lap after lap; and you gotta have that mindset to go to that level.” Ford has it. In the pool, and out.
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Tuesday, January 11
Gynecologic Cancer Round Table Discussion. 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your questions and concerns for an open discussion with our RWJ gynecologic physicians. Topics range from cancer prevention, diagnostic testing, and treatment. Ruth Stephenson, DO, Gynecologic Oncologist at CINJ – NJ’s only National Cancer Institute Cancer Center and James Aikins, MD, Division Chief.
Thursday, January 13
Dining Healthy with Diabetes. 1 to 2 p.m. Join us in the healthy cooking kitchen for an afternoon of cooking and education geared towards answering questions about the management of your diabetes. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM- Registered dietitian/board certified specialist in obesity & weight management. Kids in the Kitchen: Winter Warm-Up— Soothing and healthy comfort foods kids will love! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cook up some fun, and sample healthy foods in new ways! For children ages five and older with parent/caregiver. $5 per child/ $5 per parent/caregiver. Register early; limited class size. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM-Registered dietitian/board certified specialist in obesity & weight management.
Prevention and Treatment for Dizziness, Vertigo and Imbalance. 10 to 11 a.m. It is not uncommon for individuals with a history of vertigo or dizziness to regain their balance through accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/ or rehabilitation exercises. Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato Au.D.
Thursday, January 20
Reiki “Re-fresher.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Have you been Reiki certified but it’s been so long since you’ve used it you wonder if you still “have it”? Yes you do! Come explore Reiki energy with those in the same boat. Patti McDougall, BSN, RN, Reiki Master/Teacher. Fee: $20.
Tuesday, January 25
Vascular Disease in the “Age of Covid.” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Scientists have evidence that in many people, COVID-19 attacks the vascular system and the 60,000 miles worth of blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) that run throughout our body. Join Biagio Manna, DO, fellowship trained in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery, co-medical director of The Center for Wound Healing as he discusses the vascular impact the virus can have on our bodies from head to toe.
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Wednesday, January 5
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Carbon monoxide sickens 1 person at municipal building BOB SHERMAN, JR. FIRELINE
Hamilton Township Fire Division responded to 523 incidents in November. Included in the calls were five building fires, 12 cooking fires, 1 fuel burner fire, 4 passenger vehicle fires, 12 other type fires, 3 overpressure incidents with no fire, 18 assists to EMS crews, 1 COVID-19 response, 187 EMS calls, 35 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, 1 motor vehicle/ pedestrian accident, 5 motor vehicle accidents with no injuries, 1 lock-in, 1 extrication/rescue incident, 1 extrication of victim from motor vehicle accident, 1 removal of victim from stalled elevator, 1 extrication of victim from machinery, 19 gas leaks, 1 flammable liquid spill, 6 carbon monoxide incidents, 1 power line down, 8 hazardous conditions with no fire, 8 smoke alarms installed, 1 animal rescue, four assists to police, 2 unauthorized burnings, 14 service calls, 99 good intent calls, and 69 false alarm or false calls. As of the end of November, Hamilton Fire Division has responded to 5625 incidents. Nov. 3 at 8:52 p.m. Truck 17 with Capt. Jason Bergstrom dispatched to Langtree School to assist police, kids playing on the roof.
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Hamilton Fire Division Station 15 “B” Platoon. Capt. Lamar Hicks and firefighters Robert Ross and Va’Zay Child pose with Engine 15 2007 Sutphen Pumper. (Photo by Bob Sherman, Jr.) Nov. 5 at 3:26 p.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Shane Mull, Truck 13, Squad 12, Squad 16, Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley and Deputy Chief John Retalis dispatched for a dwelling fire Bow Hill Ave. and Marshall Ave. Nov. 5 at 3:50 p.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Shane Mull, Truck 13 and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley dis-
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patched to Marshall Ave. for an extinguished heater fire in the basement. Nov. 5 at 5:38 p.m. Truck 13 with Capt. Harold Summers, Engine 18 and Deputy Chief John Retalis requested for a police standby at Ribsam Street and Cypress Lane where police stated a man, in a house, was trying to start a fire and there were propane tanks in the house. Nov. 7 at 12:56 p.m. Engine 18 with Capt. Shane Mull, Engine 15, Engine 19, Truck 13., Battalion Chief Keith Greene and Deputy Chief Aaron Heller responded to an appliance fire on Colonial Ave. Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Engine 18 with Capt. Kevin McElroy, Squad 12, Truck 13 and Deputy Chief Steven Kraemer responded to Wolf Drive where the 9-1-1 caller “reporting deck on fire.” Nov. 9 at 5:25 a.m. Truck 17 with Capt. Shane Mull, Squad 12, Engine 14 and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley responded to Paxson Ave. and Nottingham Way for an overturned vehicle. Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Engine 18 with Capt. Bernard Crammer, Squad 12, Squad 16, Truck 13, Battalion Chief Keith Greene and Deputy Chief Aaron Heller dispatched to the 100 block of Estates Blvd. for an oven fire. Nov. 12 at 3:45 p.m. Squad 12, Squad 16, Engine 18, Truck 17, Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley and Deputy Chief Steven Kraemer responded to Meadowlark Drive for a dwelling fire, reported victim trapped. Squad 12 under the direction of Capt. Bernard Crammer arrived on scene and reported a one-story single-family dwelling with nothing showing. Investigating Squad 12’s crew was directed to side “D” of the dwelling by bystanders. Light smoke was visible. BC Sharpley requested a “All-Hands Assignment” dispatching Engine 14 and Truck 13. Squad 12’s crew stretched a charged 1 3/4” hose line
and entered the dwelling and was met with a heavy smoke condition in the interior without noticeable heat. Squad 12 in conjunction with Truck 17 located the area that was burning. Crew were able to contain fire to rear sunroom. FM 10 Scott McCormick requested for investigation. No injuries reported. Nov. 13 at 7:50 p.m. Engine 14 with Capt. Kinte Holt, Engine 18, Squad 12, Truck 13, and Deputy Chief John Retalis responded to 1200 block of Nottingham Way for a dwelling fire with fire visible from the front steps. Nov. 16 at 7:25 a.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Christian Balog and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley responded to Robbinsville for a vehicle into a structure at West Manor Way and Applegate Drive. Nov. 17 at 9:39 p.m. Engine 15 responded to the rear of 2735 S. Broad St. for a dumpster fire. Engine15 under the direction of Capt. Jarrett Gadsby arrived to find the dumpster involved in fire approximately 10 feet from the building. Engine 15 utilized an 1” booster line to extinguish the dumpster fire. Nov. 18 at 11:47 a.m. Engine 14 with Capt. Joseph Horn, Squad 12, Truck 13 and Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan responded to Hamilton Township Municipal Building for a reported CO Alarm sounding and one person with illness. Nov. 19 at 3:38 p.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Joseph Palzzone, Truck 17, Engine 15 and Deputy Chief Steven Kraemer dispatched to Marketplace Boulevard for a dumpster fire with exposure at Mission B-B-Q. E19 first to arrive on location reporting a 20-yard dumpster on side B approximately ten (10) feet from the building smoking. Contractors on location attempting to extinguish fire with 5-gallon buckets of water. E19 stretched 1.75 front bumper line extinguishing fire. Contractor opened dumpster allowing access to contents which were construction debris. Crews overhauled contents of dumpster and wet down contents. Situation turned over to contractor on location. Nov. 20 at 2:27 a.m. Engine 15 with Capt. Lamar Hicks and Battalion Chief Keith Greene dispatched mutual aid to Trenton to cover Engine 3/Ladder 2. Trenton had a multi-alarm fire on the 800 block of E. State St. Both units responded from E-3/L-2’s quarters on South Broad Street where they were covering. Upon arrival, BC-Greene and E-15’s firefighters reported to TFD Command and were assigned fire attack on the 3rd floor of the fire building. E-15’crew stretched a 1-3/4” attack line to the 3rd floor, knocking down residual fire on the 2nd floor on the way up. E-15’s firefighters, BC-10 and TFD personnel opened up all void spaces and extinguished the fire on the 3rd floor and in the common cockloft.
Once this assignment was complete, Greene checked in with command where they stood-by until recalled. At 3:04 a.m. Special Services 18 was requested by Trenton Fire, on the 2nd alarm, (Colonial) Volunteers Danny Birkenstock and William Mennel Jr. responded to the fire scene and refilled 28 air bottles, returning at 8:02 a.m. and placed SS18 back in service. Nov. 20 at 6:24 a.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Eric DeVita and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley responded mutual aid to Lawrence Township, Dunkin Donuts, 4100 block Quakerbridge Road where smoke was reported coming from the building. Nov. 20 at 4:45 p.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Christian Balog, Squad 16, Truck 13, Upper Freehold Tanker 8296 and Engine 8281, Burlington Engine 2612, Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley and Deputy Chief Aaron Heller responded to 300 Block Old York Road for a fire in the furnace. Nov. 20 at 6:33 p.m. Engine 14 with Capt. Kinte Holt and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley dispatched to Greenwood Avenue and Connecticut Avenue for a gunshot victim. A 12-year-old boy was the victim of a drive-by shooting. At 7 p.m. Special Services 18 with (Colonial) Volunteers Danny Birkenstock and William Mennel Jr. responded to support police with lighting at the scene. SS18 returned at 8:50 p.m. Nov. 21 at 4:19 p.m. Squad 12 with Capt. Joseph Muzzillo, Truck 17, Engine 14, Squad 16, Engine 18 and Battalion Chief Joseph Troyano responded to 600 Block of Paxson Avenue for a dwelling fire. Truck 17 under the direction of Capt. Jason Bergstrom arrived and reported fire in the wall around an electrical outlet. “All Hands” response and an extra engine were requested. A dry hose line was stretched by Squad 12. Small fire was extinguished and contained to one stud bay in the second-floor office on side C of the structure. Power was secured. Assignment was reduced
to two engines and one ladder. Fire marshal and electrical inspector were requested. Damage was contained to the stud bay, outlet, and insulation. Electrical Inspector found loose wire on the outlet, removed remainder of outlet, and cut and taped wires. No further fire department services, occupants to contact electrician for repair. Nov. 22. Captain James Lombardo Sr. worked his final shift as captain on Truck 17 “A” Platoon. Lombardo was hired in August 2003 and was promoted to captain on Jan. 1, 2021. Lombardo’s son Mike from Engine Company 18 was assigned as driver for his father’s final 24-hour shift. Nov. 23 at 4:04 a.m. Truck 13 with Capt. Donald Snedeker, Squad 12, Squad 16, Engine 15 and Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan responded to South Broad Street and Lalor Street for a motor vehicle accident/rescue assignment with possible entrapment. Capt. Snedeker arrived to report a two vehicle MVA, driver Side door impact with driver still inside. T13’s firefighters cut the driver side door off while E15’s crew pushed one car away from door to allow better access for extrication. Vehicle was stabilized and victim was removed, care was transferred to EMS. Nov. 24 at 1:28 a.m. Engine 18 with Capt. Michael Kiernan dispatched to cover Ewing Twp, Station 31, Prospect Heights. While enroute they were directed to Silvia Street for a fire on the 2nd and 3rd floor decks of two apartments. Capt. Kiernan arrived and Ewing’s command ordered E-18’s crew to perform a primary search of the exposure apartments on all floors. Tasks were accomplished and all searches were negative. E18 was released a short time later by command and returned available Nov. 24 at 10:30 p.m. Squad 12 initially dispatched for an investigation at Aspen Court where the 9-11. caller reported smoke on second floor balcony. Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley upgraded the assignment
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to a structure box. Engine 16, Engine 18, Engine 19 and Truck 17 were dispatched. Squad 12 under the direction of Capt. Eric DeVita arrived on scene to a 3-story, wood-framed multi-family dwelling with nothing evident from the exterior Side A. The caller met firefighters in the breezeway and reports seeing smoke on the second-floor balcony. Crew located a planter on a table that appeared to be smoldering. Attempts to gain entry into condo were unanswered at the door. Truck 17 used a ground ladder to access the balcony and remove the planter. Cigarette butts mixed with mulch and dirt were smoldering inside of the planter, same was extinguished by Squad 12. The assignment was downgraded to Truck17/ Squad 12. Both units were restored to service and returned to quarters. Nov. 24 at 11:35 p.m. Engine 19, with Capt. Christian Balog, Truck 17, Squad 12 and Battalion Chief Timothy Sharpley responded to Burnet Crescent, Robbinsville for reported dwelling fire. Nov. 25 at 1:27 p.m. Engine 19 with Capt. Joseph Muzzillo, Engine 15, Truck 13, and Battalion Chief Joseph Troyano respon2ded to Sunflower Lane for an appliance fire. Nov. 30 at 3:19 p.m. Engine 14, Engine 18, Squad 12, Squad 16, Truck 17, and Deputy Chief Christopher Tozzi responded to Jencohallo Ave. for a reported dwelling fire. E14 arrived under the direction of Capt. Joseph Horn to report a 1.5 story single family dwelling with nothing showing
from street. E14 took interior investigation and found active fire in oven and stretched dry line and went in service with dry chemical extinguisher to put fire out. Companies checked for extension into cabinets with negative results. Fire contained to oven. Command recalled all companies. Mercer County Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire Marshal Kevin Brink investigated three fires in November. Nov. 17th a6 6:21 p.m. East Windsor, American Way Condominiums. Fire originated inside the exterior wall in a light fixture of the laundry room. Fire was confined to the wall and fixture. The cause is listed as electrical. Nov. 24 at 1:15 a.m. Ewing Twp., Silva Street. Fire originated on the third floor balcony and spread to the second floor Fire cause is undetermined. Investigated by FM Kevin Brink and Assistant FM Michael Oakley. Nov. 25 at 3:00 p.m. East Windsor, Hickory Corner Road, Fire in a 2 story wood frame single family dwelling. Fire originated on the “C” side of the house in the garbage bin. Homeowner emptied his fire pit ashes into a plastic garbage can and placed the can in his enclosed garage bin and left for the day. The fire consumed the garbage cans and spread up the exterior wall and into the lower roof line. Fire is listed as accidental, hot ashes discarded into combustible trash can and bin.
Bob Sherman, Jr. is a life member of Mercerville Volunteer Fire Company and a Hamilton resident.
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11 questions with photographer Lynn Redmile THOMAS KELLY FIGHT IN THE MUSEUM
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Lynn Redmile is a photographer with a musical tilt. Originally from Zimbabwe, she specializes in natural portraits, events and live performers. Her work is angular, colorful and shows the subjects having fun. The photos are reverent of the performer’s skills and determination, yet maintains their humanity and love of performing. What type of photography is your specialty? I love photographing people, capturing and documenting moments in time. Photographing fleeting moments, like the first kiss at a wedding, a musician in their groove, or a dancer executing a complex move are some of my favorite scenarios. You photograph nature, figures and locations. Which is most challenging? I’ve done a lot of work photographing musicians while they’ve performed live, and dealing with various impacting situations such as the combination of low or unpredictable light, and no flash permitted, while they move around, can be challenging! But
Jazz vocalist Brianna Thomas at Dizzy’s Club in New York City. (Photo by Lynn Redmile.) getting that “money shot,” as they call it, makes it worthwhile. Portraiture and even weddings can be the most challenging, as not everyone feels comfortable having their photo taken. But I enjoy the process of helping people relax so I can capture the essence of them — it’s precious seeing the look of joy on their faces when they see the photos!
How did you come to live in the U.S., being originally from Africa? I grew up in Zimbabwe and South Africa, and moved to England (where most of my family lives) in my late 20’s. After a couple of years there, I moved to northern New Jersey. I spent almost eight years in Manhattan before moving to Hamilton Township. What got you started in
photography? My dad was a keen photographer, and encouraged me to take photos from an early age. He bought me my first camera, one that required the photographer to manually cock the shutter (and of course, the film had to be wound on by hand too after every shot). Digital photography has been a game changer for me, as it has allowed me to manipulate images without the use of chemicals! Who were you influenced by? Ansel Adams’ environmental work, playing with light and shadows, continues to drive me, and I love the work and philosophies of Diane Arbus and Henri Cartier-Bresson. There are numerous photographers whose work inspires me, it’s almost a who’s who list of some of the best photographers ever. How is photographing musicians different from other less musical events? I am a huge fan of live performance (it’s how I met my husband, jazz trumpeter Danny Tobias), and when I watch musicians, I’m intently focused on the minutiae of their actions — the way they hold their instrument, the expression on their face, their interaction with other band members, and so on. In essence, I want to capture that three-dimensional musical energy in a two-dimensional print/screen. Pho-
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memorable that I’ve seen. What fight/struggle do you have regarding your art? It’s sometimes tough to find time to truly create, to go on a “walkabout” simply to capture images and then take the time to process the images. I love to work with composites (blending multiple images together) and that can be a time-consuming process, although it’s extremely satisfying. Although using a studio would probably make portrait work a lot easier, I made a decision many years ago to shoot “on location” and work with the light and backgrounds I had available to me. What is most fun doing the art that you do? I love being in the moment, capturing it so that it can live on. It’s really special being able to help my clients preserve moments that are important to them. It sounds trite but I really feel honored when they choose me to work with them. What are you looking forward to? The past two years have been challenging. I’m looking forward to photographing more weddings, doing more portraiture, and creating a larger portfolio of fine art composite works. I have also designed a few CD covers for musicians, and plan to do more of those.
tographing moving subjects is more difficult than photographing still life or landscapes, but it’s rewarding when it turns out the way I hope! Your photography shows a lot of travel. Do you set out to photograph specific areas or particular places? I love to travel! It’s wonderful, being able to explore new destinations, interact with different cultures, and savor different cuisine. I never travel without a camera, and the environment always inspires me to capture architecture, street scenes, and typical tourist sites. Some areas are more appealing to me than others, of course, but I like to document as much as I can. Where is an inspirational spot to shoot? I will never tire of shooting in New York City. Whether it’s the numerous Art Deco structures, the bustle of Times Square, Bryant Park and its fountain (and its carousel in December!), the flowers down the center of Park Avenue, capturing attendees and/or performers at numerous costume events, or strolling through the quiet of Central Park, it’s quite wonderful. I also love Lambertville. I don’t think I’ve ever been there without feel- Photographer Lynn Redmile. (Photo ing the need to capture something by Danny Tobias.)
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The tyranny of being afraid of tyranny PETER DABBENE COMPLEX SIMPLICITY
Back in July 2017, I wrote a column called “The Tyranny of Statistics,” and at that point I envisioned a “Tyranny Trilogy” that I’d get around to writing one day. The second installment, inspired by our last president, was October 2020’s “The Tyranny of Truthiness.” With New Jersey Assemblyman Erik Peterson’s defiance of Covid protocols at the New Jersey Statehouse on Dec. 2, 2021—”This is tyranny!” was his exact quote—and the oneyear anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol this month, it seems the perfect time to address the subject of this column: The Tyranny of Being Afraid of Tyranny. Tyranny is an explosive word—it gets people’s attention. But it also gets thrown around a lot, and not just with the wink-and-a-nod humorous approach I’ve attempted in the past. It’s not the only weighty word that’s casually used these days: “authoritarian,” “totalitarian,” and “fascist” are also popular. But tyranny stands out: aside from Peterson’s remarks in November, September featured musician Dave Mustaine of the band Megadeth making a stop in Camden during the band’s nationwide tour, and invoking the “T word” while referring to mask regulations. “This is called tyranny,” he said, seeing no irony in the fact that megadeath, on a nationwide basis, is exactly what mask and vaccine rules are intended to prevent. The New Jersey Libertarian Party posted an article called “Click It or Ticket Tyranny in Somerset County,” noting on its website that by enforcing fines, local government would be commencing “a crackdown on peaceful
people who have chosen not to wear their seat belts.” I don’t have a problem with seat belt laws; I see them as a reasonable component of the social contract in which we give up certain freedoms, like driving faster than the speed limit or making fertilizer bombs at home, in exchange for societal benefits or increased personal safety. Seat belt laws have probably saved the lives of many people who wouldn’t have buckled up without the threat of a ticket. But even if you feel those laws are unjustified, do they really merit the word “tyranny?” (If you think they
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell spent at least part of their time responding to names that made their self-dealing intentions clear: Darth Bought and Darth Stall, perhaps? The name “Darth Tyranus” was already used in the Star Wars movie prequels, but there are plenty of people who, in their indignation about masks, vaccines, and Covid testing, would love to bestow the title upon our current New Jersey governor. One problem with the widespread use of the word “tyranny” is its misuse: tyranny does not exist simply because there is a law, rule, or policy
New Hampshire, the ‘Live Free or Die state,’ doesn’t have a seat belt law, so anyone who chafes at seat belt requirements can go there to Live Free, and Be Statistically More Likely to Die. do, New Hampshire, the “Live Free or Die” state, doesn’t have a seat belt law, so anyone who chafes at seat belt requirements can go there to Live Free, and Be Statistically More Likely to Die.) References to tyranny are everywhere: the tyranny of the few and the tyranny of the many, medical tyranny and vax tyranny, corporate tyranny and special interest tyranny. Many individuals, including several highranking politicians, cited “tyranny” in their attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. It would be a lot easier to spot the tyrannically inclined if, as in the fictional Star Wars universe, ethically challenged politicians like New Jersey’s Sen. Robert Menendez and U.S.
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with which you individually disagree. You may not like Darth Murphy’s vaccine or mask mandates, but they’re a far cry from the intentionally abusive Tuskegee experiments (1932-1972), or the injection of hepatitis into mentally incompetent children at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island (1956-1971). Vaccine use is supported by evidence, and vaccine mandates have plenty of legal precedents. The first U.S. vaccine mandate was enacted in 1809, for smallpox, and in 1905, the Supreme Court upheld required vaccinations, emphasizing the “common good” of society. One relevant definition of tyranny is “arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power,” but there’s nothing arbitrary or unrestrained about mask and vaccine mandates. They’re simply intended to keep the majority of New Jerseyans safe and free from day-to-day disruptions, like those created by nonvaccinated people filling hospitals and infecting others. Peterson’s declaration at the New Jersey Statehouse was an obvious exaggeration—lawmakers were given the option to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test, or to attend meetings and cast votes remotely instead. His may have been a purely political ploy, but there are many people who are genuinely concerned that vaccine and mask mandates represent not just government overreach, but the first step of a sinister movement toward tyranny. Unfounded claims of tyranny paint a bleaker and more sensational picture than the truth. We control the government, the government does not control us. If bad ideas become law, the Constitution allows us, collectively, the flexibility to change them.
If you’re concerned about tyranny in the United States, the best thing you can do is simply vote, something a third of eligible voters decided not to do in 2020. Those looking to do more can exercise their right to peacefully protest anything—including mask and vaccine mandates—in person or online. But if the goal is to guard against tyranny, I’d argue that there are more effective ways to direct one’s energies and outrage than fighting against vaccines and masks. Regardless of political leanings, issues like redistricting and gerrymandering, financial conflicts of interest in government, voting rights, and election integrity bear much more directly on the average citizen’s ability to have a voice in this country’s future. One unfortunate casualty of the upsurge in tyranny fear is the Revolutionary War-era Gadsden flag, also known as the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag, whose coiled snake has become less a reminder of our country’s stand against the British, and more of a signal to stay clear if you want to avoid Covid, or a lengthy discussion of politics. I’d wager that many tyranny-hating flag-flyers once met political disagreements with the blunt-force “America—Love It or Leave It” argument, but have since decided that a person can both love America and criticize it, appreciating its unique legal framework even while working to change it. And, one might add, without being sent to a re-education camp, made to disappear, or worse. Take a look at Russia, China, Syria, Venezuela, or any of a dozen similar countries. Now that’s tyranny. If you’re looking for a flag to fly below “Old Glory,” consider one featuring the “Join or Die” image created by Ben Franklin back in 1754. It also features a snake, divided into segments labeled with the names of various regions of the pre-United States. The message then, as now, is not intended as a threat, but as a warning: failure to see the bigger picture and unite as one through a government, as Abe Lincoln later put it, “of, by, and for the people,” could prove fatal... to individuals, through some rampant breakthrough strain of Covid, or to democracy, through divisions among ourselves that foster a lack of faith in this country’s system of government. In the latter case, like the ancient Roman Republic, we might just end up with that tyrant after all. Peter Dabbene’s website is www. 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.com or Lulu.com for $25 (print) or $4.99 (ebook).
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