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St. Gregory the Great’s Annual Family Carnival is set to return this month after a forced one-year hiatus — really 14 months, if anyone is counting. The carnival is but one of many traditions laid low by the coronavirus pandemic. But from Aug. 16 to 21, families will finally have their chance to return to grounds of the Catholic church on Nottingham Way for games, rides, food and fireworks. And as long as New Jersey’s Covid-19 guidelines for social distancing and facemasking remain at current requirements, the carnival committee expects this year’s event to look and feel like any other year. “If somebody walks on the ground it’s going to look like the St. Gregory the Great carnival,” said the Rev. Mike Hall, pastor of St. Gregory the Great. “The food vendors are going to be the same, the games are going to be the same. Except for a few different rides, it’s going to be the same carnival that people are See CARNIVAL, Page 11

Little League Baseball New Jersey District 12 Champions Sunnybrae Little League took the title on July 10, 2021. The team includes (front row) Alan Elliott, Jonathan Posivak, Ricky Bender, Joey Riley, Tommy Ditta, JJ Bucchianico, Raff Tramo, Dominick DeFrancis, Cullen Bressler, John Kemler. and (backrow) manager Rob Riley, Nick Richter, Quino Gutitterez, Jayden Tirado and coaches Benny Tramo and Jay Ditta. (Photo by Rich Fisher.)

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One merely had to observe crying, four men were crythe celebrations all around ing. It was all about how they wanted to play for each other field toa see just what Dittain chalk Tommy Ditta knows how to Onethe morning, message written appeared make a good point with just a meant. Kids, senior citizens and end it with a championin front of an RWJBarnabas Health facility. The words and every age in between ran ship banner. There’s been few words. couldn’t been Windsor simpler, or more soultalented stirring, teams at Sunmore the East PAL Asked what it was like play- onto have or more accurate. diamond July 10 to celebrate nybrae by far, but there hasn’t ing for the Sunnybrae Little League All Stars the past five history after The Brae topped been a team that plays for years, Ditta said “It’s just been Robbinsville, 7-4, in the title each other like this. You saw it the other night, down 3-0 10. fun. Even when we didn’t win, game held on July“Heroes Sunnybrae blew threw it was fun.” work here.”the (against Robbinsville), the And now that his team is districts with four straight dugout never stopped. They the first group of Sunnybrae wins to move on to the Section just kept coming. They played for each other. 3 Tournament. 12-year-old All Stars to ever Three words of gratitude and encouragement that “There are no superstars “Before the game I pulled win a District 12 tournament capture the courage and compassion of health them aside and we talked here. We don’t have any. It’s in the 64-year history of the workers hereabout and across America. To share your to beat one kid, it’s hard nothing baseball,” said easy league? thanks to support Fund, to beat 13.” RoborRiley, who our hasEmergency been the Response “It’s gonna be more fun!” The game Riley alluded to manager since they Ditta exclaimed. visit team’s rwjbh.org/heroes were 8. “Thirteen kids were Of course it is. See SUNNYBRAE, Page 12 By Rich Fisher

Marijuana might be legal in New Jersey, but residents of most area municipalities will have to travel to another town if they want to buy some. Only four Mercer County towns—Ewing, Lawrence, Pennington and Trenton— are set to allow the retail sale of cannabis within their borders. Also on that list is Bordentown City in Burlington County. Meanwhile, Bordentown Township, East Windsor, Hamilton, Hightstown, Borough, Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township, Princeton, Robbinsville and West Windsor and Plainsboro have either passed, or are in the process of passing, measures that ban the retail sale of the drug. A law approved earlier this year by the state Legislature and Gov. Phil Murphy mandates that municipalities must vote to opt out of allowing businesses to operate under six newly-created licenses by Aug. 21. The licenses that businesses can seek in connection with See WEED, Page 18

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Tulpehaking Nature Center reopens in Abbott Marshlands The Friends for Abbott Marshlands announces the Tulpehaking Nature Center’s limited reopening on weekends beginning last month. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays through the end of August. In an ongoing photographic exhibit on display, “Wisdom of Trees: The Art and Science of Trees,” photographers Patricia Bender and Dr. Mary Alessio Leck explore the art, life, and science of trees. The exhibition in two galleries seeks to combine science and art in ways that will increase our understanding and enjoyment of the trees that grace our area and the planet. The exhibition originally opened Feb. 21, 2020, with a well attended reception held that Feb. 23. But it wasn’t long afterward that the nature center was closed for 17 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The exhibition will remain on display through this November. Leck is one of the founders of the Abbott Marshlands with a lifetime of botanical research in the marsh as well as published papers and coauthored a book, Ecology of Soil Seed Banks. She is also an accomplished photographer who has exhibited her work in Princeton and beyond. Patricia A. Bender is a photo-based visual artist living and working in New Jersey and Michigan. She works exclusively in the darkroom with black and white media, looking to create each image from the moment it is conceived through the finished gelatin silver print. She has recently added drawing to her artistic practice. Private family tours are available at a fee and by appointment via Tulpe-

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County commissioners OK open space trust fund reallocation A resolution submitted by Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes that calls for a voter referendum in November to permit the reallocation of the County’s Open Space Trust Fund -- placing a greater emphasis on stewardship, park development and historic preservation -- was approved by the Board of Commissioners on July 15. The new Open Space, Recreation and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund allocation, which was recommended by the County Planning Department and Park Commission, would increase the amount for stewardship of County-owned parks and open spaces from 10 percent to 20 percent, and increase the amount for park development and historic preservation from 20 percent to 30 percent, with 50 percent allocated to open space acquisition. Village Green is a 7-acre countyowned open space property in Hamilton Township. Historically it was

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Coach Rob Riley lefts the Little League District 12 trophy with the Sunnybrae Little League team. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) Robbinsville had almost no pitching (in the championship game).” Ditta added, “That was a big win; probably the biggest win we ever had.” “Robbinsville played the winner’s bracket game perfect and just didn’t win the game,” Riley said. “They

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Center for Neuro-Oncology Leads New Brain Tumor Guidelines Paper and Advances Participation in Immunotherapy Trials for Glioblastoma Patients Capital Health’s Center for Neuro-Oncology, part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences and the Capital Health Cancer Center, continues to demonstrate nationally the program’s leadership and commitment to clinical excellence. Recently, the center’s neurosurgical director, DR. NAVID REDJAL, led publication of guidelines for the treatment of brain tumors, in addition to announcing the participation of Capital Health in two new immunotherapy trials for glioblastoma patients. “Our commitment to our patients is to provide exceptional care with treatment plans specifically developed to meet each individual patient’s needs,” said Dr. Navid Redjal, director, Neurosurgical Oncology. “To offer this, we have to stay at the forefront of new options, and provide leadership in the broader medical community on what we offer patients with brain tumors. This allows us to consider what will best meet the needs of our patients, and be involved in taking care to the next level.” Dr. Redjal, who runs the program’s multi-disciplinary Brain Tumor Clinic, as well as the program’s weekly brain tumor board where patients’ care plans are all reviewed by a multi-disciplinary team of experts, was lead author on a recently published paper discussing updated evidence-based guidelines for treating brain tumors in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. The paper, which includes co-authors from Massachusetts General Hospital, Case Western, Mount Sinai, and Emory, was part of his work with the Joint Section on Tumors of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). Capital Health also recently added two new immunotherapy trials, being run by the National Cancer Institute as part of its clinical trial research program. Both trials involve immunotherapy drugs ipilimumab and nivulomab in treating glioblastoma. Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses the immune system to help fight diseases, such as cancer. New approaches using immunotherapy are being tested to see how it works as part of different treatment plans. Glioblastoma is a particularly aggressive cancer that is very difficult to treat.

“Immunotherapy has shown itself to be effective in treating many cancers. Glioblastoma, however has not responded to traditional immunotherapy approaches because it is what is referred to as a “cold” tumor. Unlike “hot” tumors, cold tumors are not recognized by, and do not provoke a response by, the immune system,” said Dr. Neel Gandhi, medical director, Hematologic and Oncologic Diseases, and a principal co-investigator of one of the immunotherapy trials. “In a cancer like glioblastoma, new research is focusing on turning this "cold" tumor "hot,” to then stimulate the immune system to respond and attack the tumor. This can be tested by combining immunotherapy with surgery and radiation therapy. The hope is that future immunotherapy protocols will be successful in treating glioblastoma using this approach." The Center for Neuro-Oncology participates in and develops numerous research studies and clinical trials. The goal is to help provide greater understanding, develop new methods to detect and diagnose those diseases, and focus on innovative treatments that are not broadly available to patients. Clinical trials offer patients some of the very latest in care while giving physicians and researchers the opportunity to study the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. Participation is voluntary. Our experienced neuro-oncology team carefully reviews study criteria, potential benefits, risks, and other considerations with eligible patients for enrollment into a clinical study. Once enrolled, our clinical research staff carefully monitors patients throughout the research trial and is available to answer questions. Over the last decade, Capital Health and its Institute for Neurosciences have been trusted providers of advanced neuroscience care for patients in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Some of the most complicated patients we treat are those who are diagnosed with brain tumors. For those patients, access to advanced care must be coupled with access to clinical trials and supportive services. Learn more about our Center for Neuro-Oncology at capitalneuro.org

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Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville, part of Capital Health Medical Group and a trusted provider of primary care in eastern Mercer County, moved to a new office at The Atrium, located at 133 Franklin Corner Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. The office was previously located in the office building next to its new location. Although the office is in a new location, patients will receive care from the same trusted providers, including DR. DIANA BUSH, DR. MICHAEL DASH, and PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT JACQUELINE RITTER. DR. KHURRAM ZUBAIR and DR. SRIVANI RACHAKONDA, formerly of Capital Health Primary Care – Brunswick Avenue, have joined as well. They are available for appointments and video visits to provide check-ups, sick visits and preventive care from infants to older adults (including women’s health). The office’s phone number remains the same. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have learned more than ever before that finding a trusted primary care provider to manage your day-to-day medical needs is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones,” said Dr. Khurram Zubair, lead physician at Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville. “Our experienced, board certified team is dedicated to providing the safest, highest quality care here in Mercer County, and our move to a larger space and expansion of services and hours further shows our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our neighbors.” In addition to office visits, all of the providers at Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville offer video visit appointments using secure connections on their computers or mobile devices for routine follow-up appointments or questions about medications. They also provide easy access to experienced specialists and surgeons when necessary and the most advanced care in the region at nearby Capital Health hospitals when it is needed most – virtually everything patients need to keep them on the path to better health. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Khurram Zubair provides care for adult patients. He has been affiliated with Capital Health for more than 20 years, including completing his internal medicine residency at Capital Health Regional Medical Center. Prior to joining Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville, he was part of the team at Capital Health Primary Care – Brunswick Avenue and in private practice since 1997. Dr. Zubair continues to serve as a faculty member of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Capital Health.

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Dr. Diana Bush is board certified in family medicine and provides care for children ages infant and older, as well as adults, including women’s health. She earned her medical degree at University of Medicine and Dentistry – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey and completed her family medicine residency at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Michael Dash received his medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Board certified in internal medicine, he provides care for adult patients. He completed his internship at Rutgers Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (Middlesex General Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey) and the Medical Center at Princeton in Princeton, New Jersey (now Penn Medicine Princeton Health). Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Srivani Rachakonda is experienced in providing care for children ages 12 and older, as well as adults, including women’s health. She received her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey and completed her family medicine residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pinnacle Lititz in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Physician assistant Jacqueline Ritter is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Piscataway, New Jersey. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and is a FMCSA-certified medical examiner for DOT physical examinations. All Capital Health Medical Group offices use a shared electronic medical records system, which allows providers to access medical records on a secure network, making it convenient for patients to continue their care across our network of primary and specialty care providers. Patients can also manage their health easily while using our Capital Health Medical Group patient portal, which allows them to conveniently access information about any of their office visits online. Office hours at Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville are Monday, Tuesday and Friday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Wednesday and Thursday (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.). To make an appointment at the new office, call 609.815.7270 or visit capitalhealth.org/lawrenceville for more information.

New Post-Acute Care Program from Capital Health Medical Group For anyone who receives care in a hospital, life after discharge can be full of challenges. Depending on the age of the patient and the intensity of care he or she receives, the care path after a hospital stay can lead in a number of different directions, including short-term facilities, long-term care or home. To help bridge the gap from acute care to the varied levels of care outside the hospital, Capital Health has launched a new PostAcute Care Program that is part of Capital Health Medical Group. “The prospect of navigating health care after being discharged from the hospital can be daunting for patients and their loved ones,” said DR. JACQUELINE GETTYS, medical director of Capital Health’s Post-Acute Care Program. “I’m excited to lead the new program that aims to improve communication and coordination of care as patients transition out of the hospital so we can achieve the best possible outcomes when they get to their next level of care. While seniors are the most common patient population to be served by the program, our services are available to any patient who receives care at Capital Health.” Acute care is defined as short-term, immediate medical care that is typically for serious illness or traumatic injury. With a focus on recuperation, rehabilitation, and symptom management, Capital Health’s Post-Acute Care Program starts working to address a patient’s post-discharge needs by providing a complete assessment upon admission to Capital Health Regional Medical Center or Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell so that goals for each patient are set from the start. To gain a better understanding of each patient’s needs, Dr. Gettys

attends hospital rounds with the Transitional Care team, working with nurses, hospitalists, therapists, social workers, and case managers—virtually everyone involved in a patient’s care—to develop a personalized discharge care plan. Outside Capital Health hospitals, Dr. Gettys has established partnerships with short- and long-term care facilities in the region to ensure the best possible services are available for the next part of the patient’s health care journey after he or she is discharged. Dr. Gettys, formerly of Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing, is board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She received her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire and completed her residency at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, New York. She has been a fellow of the American College of Physicians since 2000.

Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing welcomes board certified Dr. Sylvia Bolock DR. SYLVIA BOLOCK, board certified in family medicine, is now seeing patients at Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing, a growing primary care practice in Mercer County. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Bolock has more than 20 years of experience in providing care for adolescents (ages 16 and older), adults, and seniors. Patients who wish to schedule appointments for regular check-ups and follow-up visits to prevent illness or handle everyday medical needs can now schedule appointments with Dr. Bolock at Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing, located at 1230 Parkway Avenue, Suite 203, Ewing, NJ 08628. “It is an honor to join the Capital Health team in the effort to improve the health and well-being of community members in the greater Mercer, Bucks, and Burlington county region,” said Dr. Bolock. “I look forward to meeting new patients, learning about their health and wellness goals, and serving as a dedicated member of their health care team.” Dr. Bolock earned her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey.

She completed her family medicine residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, St. Luke’s Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Bolock served as a family practice physician at Geisinger Medical Group for more than 20 years. Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing consists of a highly skilled team of board certified physicians, including Dr. Carolyn Gaulker, Dr. Robert Hogan, Dr. Paul Pierrot, Dr. Tara VanHise, and Dr. Eric Williams, in addition to Dr. Sylvia Bolock, who are committed to supporting patients as they embark on the path to better health. As part of Capital Health Medical Group, a network of more than 500 physicians and other clinicians who offer primary and specialty care, Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing offers easy access to experienced specialists and the most advanced care in the region at nearby Capital Health hospitals. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bolock or another experienced physician on the Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing team, call 609.883.5454 or visit capitalhealth.org/ewing.

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NATIONAL HONOR FOR EXCELLENCE in Treating Pancreatic Cancer The National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) recently recognized Capital Health Cancer Center as an NPF Center for treating pancreatic cancer. After a rigorous audit, Capital Health earned this designation by demonstrating a focus on the multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer—treating the whole patient—with a goal of achieving the best possible outcomes and an improved quality of life.

To earn recognition as an NPF Center, Capital Health met comprehensive standards developed by a task force of pancreatic cancer experts and patient advocates. The criteria includes having expert physicians in specialties such as gastroenterology, pancreas surgery, and interventional radiology, along with more patient-focused programs such as a pain management, behavioral health, and more.

“Being named an NPF Center for the treatment of pancreatic cancer is a great honor for Capital Health, but it is even better news for patients who need our services,” said DR. CATALDO DORIA, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center and a hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon. “This designation is a result of the great work done by teams across disciplines at our Cancer Center every day and reaffirms Capital Health’s commitment to providing innovative, worldclass care that is close to home for patients in Central New Jersey and surrounding regions.”

Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell, is the area’s most advanced provider of cancer treatment delivered by some of the most experienced medical experts, led by medical director Dr. Cataldo Doria. At the Center, a team of physicians from related fields such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecological oncology, neurosurgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, interventional GI and pulmonology, radiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery and other specialties collaborate and provide patients with a network of physicians trained in the most complex oncology issues.

KNOW THE RISK OF PANCREATIC CANCER Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancerrelated deaths in the US, with more than 48,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Though the exact cause of pancreatic cancer are not yet well understood, research studies have identified certain risk factors that may increase the likelihood that an individual will develop the disease.

For more information, visit capitalhealth.org/cancer.

OBESE people have a 20% increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to people who are of normal weight

DIET high in red and processed meats is thought to increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer

SMOKING is associated with 20 – 30% of all pancreatic cancer cases

PANCREATIC CANCER RISK FACTORS

FAMILY HISTORY: 2 – 3 times increased risk if a first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child), is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

PANCREATITIS: Chronic or hereditary

Slightly more MEN are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer than women

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SUNNYBRAE cont. from Page 17 Tramo drove in runs to give Sunnybrae a 7-0 lead. When Yablonowitz sparked a comeback with a three-run homer, things got a little tense for the Yardville Gang. “It got real thick in here,” Rob Riley said. “Yabo hits one out, it’s 7-3, it was the first time they started to get a little tight. There’s been a lot of talk. We have people who come out and talk to us, these guys know it’s been 64 years. They’re 12-year-old kids, when it’s four or five outs away they get tight, they get a little nervous. But at the end of the day, we got it done.” And they did so while carrying the burden of trying to make history. “They know, they hear it, and we didn’t shy away,” Riley said. “We had great crowds. Alumni started showing up, text messages, stuff like that. It was better to tell them ‘Hey it’s been 64 years.’ There were a couple kids on the team last year that thought they would win it, and they didn’t. So I said, ‘You can go in favored to win the tournament, that don’t mean nothing. Sunnybrae’s had favorites before. But you gotta get it done.’” Get it done they did, with a nucleus of eight players who went undefeated at the 8- and 9-year-old level and won the District 12 Tournament as 10s. There was no 11-year-old tournament last year due to Covid 19. “I thought we could do this,” DeFrancis said. “We’re usually the top team in our district age group, so I thought we had a shot. We just said ‘Let’s just go out and have some fun.’ We did our best.” Joey Riley agreed, saying, “We were always the best team around. We won eights, nines and 10s so we felt pretty good about this year. This feels great. We’re such close friends, to finally come together and do something that’s never been done is great. Posivak played on the 12-year-old team that lost two straight after reaching the winner’s bracket final in the fall, and had a different feeling about this year. “Last year we just didn’t have the team chemistry,” he said. “This year we knew we had the chemistry. We came out every day in practice and just knew what we could do. Going into it I knew we’d make history. It’s just insane.” Rounding the out the team are John Kemler, Nick Richter, Alan Elliott and Jayden Tirado, while Jason Ditta and Benny Tramo served as Riley’s coaches. In looking back on the long road to the title, the manager could not give enough praise to all involved, including the league, the players and, especially, the parents. “We have 13 kids that generally get along and parents that generally get along,” Riley said. “I never had one parent ever say ‘My kid should play.’ Never. The group of eight who have been with us the whole time is the most infectious group. They take the new kids and make them feel at home. We had a new guy who took someone else’s spot. The parent didn’t care, the

The Sunnybrae Little League District 12 team celebrates the first district title in the league’s history. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) player didn’t care. You don’t get this other places. You don’t get a team that wants to be around each other all the time. If any team deserved to break this curse, it was this team.” Riley was right. Too often when a parent is unhappy with their child’s situation, they find other places to play. And with travel ball dominating the youth landscape, a lot of kids forsake Little League All Stars to play in showcases. But the kids of the Brae were there to stay. “It was just a group that’s fun to be around,” Riley said. “It starts with parents. You get a group of 13 kids and their parents that never questioned me, that rubs off on the kids. These kids want to be friends. When parents get involved that’s when teams break up and stuff. These parents wanted to keep these kids together since they were eight. They could have gone and played travel somewhere else, but all the parents said ‘No, we want to stay together for 12 year old districts and finish it off.’ These parents are special, these kids are special.” What they accomplished was very special, and will live forever in the annals of Sunnybrae Little League. *** The Brae’s memorable season came to an end in the Section 3 Tournament, but the Yardville Gang still represented itself well in its first-ever 12-year-old sectional. Sunnybrae opened with 2-0 and 10-2 wins over Milltown and Tinton Falls before falling to tournament favorite Toms River East, 5-1, in the winner’s bracket final. Sunnybrae stayed alive in the elimination bracket final by scoring four runs in the top of the sixth for a 10-7 win over Point Pleasant Beach. But TRE lived up to its pre-tourney hype with a 3-0 victory in the championship round.

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WEED continued from Page 1 the recreational cannabis market are: Class 1—Cannabis cultivator (growing cannabis); Class 2—Cannabis manufacturer (preparing and packaging); Class 3—Cannabis wholesaler (selling to other wholesalers and retailers); Class 4—Cannabis distributor (selling between cultivators/establishments); Class 5—Cannabis retailer (selling to retail customers); and Class 6—Cannabis delivery from retailers to retail customers) If a municipality does not specifically prohibit each class of license by the Aug. 21 deadline, they will automatically be allowed in the municipality for five years. The state law does allow towns that are currently banning the drug to allow cannabis sales at a later date. Also under the law, towns can’t stop the use of cannabis or cannabis products within the municipalities or the delivery of recreational marijuana from outside of town. Officials in most towns banning marijuana have cited the Aug. 21 deadline and uncertainty about how the state will implement legalization as reasons for passing the bans. “Our residents are in support of (the new cannabis legalization legislation), but I know they are also in support of this town, and they don’t want us to make any rash decisions when it comes to this very vague law the way that it reads,” said Robbinsville Township Council President Mike Cipriano.

Officials in other towns echoed Cipriano’s sentiment. “We are not banning anything. We are taking a pause,” said Hopewell Mayor Paul Anzano in a statement. “In passing this ordinance we are saying we are reviewing our master plan right now, which will flow to a review of the zoning ordinance, and we will make a determination about which of the six categories we may or may not want in the borough and how much of them.” Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin said the town is banning all retail sales, but will allow certain “cannabusiness” operations in town. “Hamiltonians voted overwhelmingly last year to approve adult-use cannabis,” said “As we take our first steps in listening to their voices, we do so cautiously by banning retail locations and limiting other types of licenses to a maximum of two and to only certain zones that would be away from our schools, parks, churches and homes.” Hamilton is also banning the use of marijuana on any public property, including parks. The township is opting to allow two Class 1 cultivation businesses, which will be limited to industrial, manufacturing, or research and development zones. They would be prohibited from locating within 1,000 feet of a school, and 500 feet of either a childcare center, residential zone, house of worship or public park. Princeton decided to ban all cannabis businesses after appointing a task force to study the question of legaliza-

tion. Princeton Councilwoman Eve Niedergang, who served as chair the Cannabis Task Force, said the group was unable to fully research the issue and recommended the town ban cannabis for now to allow for further exploration. She said that the task force hopes to craft a limited optin ordinance in the near future that would allow some retail sales in town. Towns allowing retail marijuana businesses have all limited such establishments to certain zones. For example, Pennington Borough would only allow cannabis retailers, cannabis delivery services and medical cannabis dispensaries to locate in the town’s business highway zone and the office business zone. Lawrence Township municipal manager Kevin Nerwinski said that a number of cannabis businesses have expressed interest in locating in town and officials there are willing to allow them in certain areas. “We want to situate these businesses (most notably, cannabis retailers) in zones as far away from residential areas as possible to preserve the quality of life of our residents,” he said. The town is limiting cannabis retailers and delivery businesses to the Regional Commercial and Highway Commercial zones. Those areas include Quakerbridge Mall and Route 1 between Franklin Corner and Quakerbridge roads. Ewing township is taking a similar approach. “Now that the recreational part has passed, I’ve had three devel-

opers already saying, ‘Hey we want to come into town,’ and we’re looking at it,” said Mayor Bert Steinmann. “We took the same approach with this that we did with tattoo parlors (limiting them to certain commercial areas in town). We’re zoning in such a way that they’re not on top of one another and that they’re limited to the number that can be in town.” Last November voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, with 2,737,682 (67.08%) voting in favor and 1,343,610 (32.92%) voting against. In Mercer County, the vote was 119,390 (71%) to 48,171 (29%) in favor of legalization. After the referendum, Gov. Murphy signed a package of laws that established rules and regulations for the state’s legal cannabis business. The package includes three separate bills. One established a new legalization system, and the other two overhauled the state’s massive drug control regulations. The governor also appointed the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, which has been meeting since April to establish specific guidelines regulating new dispensaries and grow facilities. The CRC must establish rules and regulations governing the personaluse cannabis industry by Aug. 21. Once the initial rules are established, they will be effective for up to one year. At that point, the CRC must readopt, amend or adopt more permanent regulations for the industry.

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Pretty in purple Lavender farms delight the senses By Dan Aubrey

The peak season of lavender at area lavender farms proves that farm fresh means more than vegetables and fruits. Lavender is a southern European transplant to the United States. Although it appears in several varieties, their purple-hued flowers provide a treat for the eye, nose, and, through oils and mixture, the skin and taste buds. Getting immersed into the world of lavender is easy and easily done by a short day trip or a quick drop in at one of the regional farms. And with the season fading over the next few weeks, it’s time to get moving. Peace Valley Farm in Bucks County provides a pleasant summer day trip. Located just outside Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and across from Peace Valley Park and Galena Lake, the 50-mile journey from the Princeton/Trenton region can either be a pleasant ramble through winding back roads or faster paced highway jaunt that can include stops at New Hope, Peddler’s Village and downtown Doylestown. An item on the Visit Bucks County website, Peace Valley Farm was established around 20 years ago but underwent a renovation in 2019 in order to control water and support the cultivation of a plant that still yearns for home.

Several acres at most, the small farm provides quick access to the 3,000-flower field where visitors wander freely and take photos—like the French-speaking photographer arranging young girls in 19thcentury dresses to stand amidst the flower rows or, presumably, a young father taking a photo of his wife holding their child. Tree shaded areas with benches around the square-like field provide the opportunity for visitors to rest. Seats are also provided around the barn-like structure that features a lavender drying station where cuttings hang on racks and an antique machine for processing flowers for oils. The building also houses a shop that sells lotions, oils, scent satchels and lavender-flavored drinks. And since the farm depends on the shop’s income for support, admission, tours and parking are free. Summer hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Shopping online is also available. Peace Valley Farm, 801 New Galena Rd., Doylestown. (215) 249-8462 orpeacevalleylavender.com. Closer to home are the following farms currently offering weekend visits. Princeton Lavender Farm on Lawrence Road — aka Route 206 — was started in 2016 and has blossomed into a farm that includes a barn for ponies, alpacas, and goats. There is also an apiary, events, and a farm stand that sells lavender plants, products, and honey. They also have special events throughout the year. The farm is open by appointment only

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Hamilton Area YMCA Serving the Hamilton Community for 70 Years The Hamilton Area YMCA was born of a need to serve children and families in the community and 70 years on, they’re still doing that — and so much more. Led by their history-making female CEO, Diana Zita, the inclusive organization accomplishes its mission through programs that nurture the potential of young people, improve individual health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back to the community and support our neighbors. Over the last 70 years the Y has transformed from a small organization providing programming, summer camp, and child care at sites including schools and churches to an organization of nearly 12,000 members (prepandemic). The organization has two facilities — the JKR Branch in the center of Hamilton and the Sawmill Branch in the more rural Yardville area of town — and has expanded and adjusted its program offerings over the last seven decades to ensure that they consistently serve the everchanging needs of the community. Some of the programs the Hamilton Area YMCA offers are timeless, the things that our community will always need, such as: • Child Care • Swim Lessons • Summer Camp • Group Exercise Classes • Wellness Center • Youth Sports In recent years, the Hamilton Area YMCA has expanded to ensure that they reach every

member of the community. This led to the creation of programs that address friends and neighbors with specific health or developmental needs: • Diverse Abilities programming for children and adults • Healthy Living programs for those living with chronic illness These programs demonstrate The Y’s commitment to ensuring the impact of their mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility is felt throughout all parts of Central New Jersey. Heading into its 70th year the Hamilton Area YMCA faced its most daunting transformation to date with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic dramatically impacting the organization and forcing their doors closed, their service to the community never ended. The Y mobilized child care for first-responders and essential workers, hosted blood drives to combat the critically low blood supplies at local hospitals, and held food drives to stem the increase in food insecurity. Many of these services borne of the pandemic are continuing in addition to the Y’s regular programming now that the Y is returning to a more “normal” level of service. As a non-profit organization, the Hamilton Area YMCA relies on the support of the community to do its mission work. The Y enjoys partnerships with a variety of local businesses, corporations, and foundations and raises funds through their annual giving campaign and special events held throughout the year. If you would like to learn more about the Hamilton Area YMCA, these programs and so much more, visit the organizations website at hamiltonymca.org. See ad, page 13.

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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 non-invasive 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

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Brothers Anthony Alfieri, DC, left, and Victor Alfieri, DPT. patients describe their symptoms and medical history, we can 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

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explaining exactly why. “Over the last year our nation has seen tragedy and triumph and our students witnessed histor y making events through their ver y own eyes,” she wrote. “As educators, we must assist students in understanding all that is going on around them as we build their agency as young people to grow towards the changemakers they are destined to become. They are our future, and we must do ever ything in our power to support their academic, artistic, and athletic growth and development so they move with confidence into the next phase of their lives.” Atkins hopes to see that through, and she’s already off to a good start. Her first objectives include meeting as many people as she can and getting to know them both as a leader and as a person. She’s also focusing on student safety, a passion of hers— Atkins wrote her doctoral dissertation on school safety protocols. “Physical safety, emotional safety, social safety—I want students to be safe,” she said. “I want students to feel as though they belong in the school community, whatever that belonging means to them. I want children’s dignity to be preser ved as they go through their schooling here.”

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A lifelong educator, Trudy Atkins stepped in as the Bordentown Regional School District’s new superintendent last month following the retirement of Edward Forsthoffer. “When it came down to it, to be an educational leader of this stature, I’ve always wanted to do it in my home community,” she said. “When I saw a job was open in Bordentown, I was like, ‘I want to do that for my home.’ Even though I don’t live here, it’s close enough that I can be a part of the community at large. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, from now until the time I leave—which I hope is a long time—you don’t get a day off. You’re always the superintendent, whether things are going well or going lousy.” It’s that local upbringing that shaped Atkins into who she is today. Her dad spent many years with the Groveville Fire Company, working his way up to chief and then ser vice on the fire district’s board of commissioners. Her mother was a PTA member, president and eventually a life member of the Yardville School PTA. “It’s just the model,” she said. “It’s what you do. When you start something, you do it until you get to the end.” Her brothers both were Eagle Scouts as teenagers and went on to serve in the military—Tommy was a commander in the Navy, and Eddie was a colonel in the Air Force. “I saw them both earn wings on their military uniforms,” she said. “We had Colonel Atkins, Commander Atkins—I had to be Dr. Atkins so I could have a title, too. It was just a fab-

ulous place to grow up.” Atkins hopes to keep that same kind of connection with Bordentown. “I had great leadership around me, and I wanted to offer what I felt was great leadership in an area that is close to my own home,” she said. And closer as a district, too. Atkins comes from a district of 9,000 students in East Brunswick. “I could have the entire senior class over for dinner here,” she said. “I think it’s a nice size. You have the different areas of Fieldsboro, the township and the city, but then you also have a closeness even though you’re a regional school district.” She also hopes to take in a little more Bordentown history. “I’m a real history buff,” she said. “I think the positioning of Bordentown between Philadelphia and New York in the colonial days is so interesting. The tradition of the African American school that was here and the role the area has played in New Jersey history and American history has been very intriguing. I want to learn more about it.” All in all, she’s ready to immerse herself in her new role. “I had great support and guidance in my two previous districts,” she said. “I was surrounded by great mentors and great educational leaders. They invested in me, and I owe it to the profession to invest in those who will come after me. That’s kind of the feeling that I have.”

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Star attraction Astronomy group back in action after long Covid layoff By Nicole Viviano

If you’ve ever wondered about the vastness of the night sky, the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton might have just the thing for you. After being forced to pause meetings more than a year ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the club is finally back and looking at the stars. Founded over 50 years ago, AAAP looks to share the fascination of the night sky with members and the public through their events and informational meetings. The club owns the Simpson Observatory in Titusville, within the New Jersey half of Washington Crossing State Park, and they were recently allowed to operate the facility under near normal conditions. There is no occupancy limit on the observatory grounds, and up to 12 people are allowed inside the building for visual observing. The observatory is home to multiple permanent large telescopes that are open to the public for free during the AAAP’s public Friday nights that run from April through October. The club resumed its public nights in June, and people of all interest levels are encouraged to join members and other attendees after sunset at the observatory, where they can attend night sky tours led by AAAP members. Members bring along their personal telescopes to share the night sky through different lenses. Set up around the observatory, these members have varying levels of interest and different backgrounds that have led them to join the club. Contrary to what some may assume, not all members have science or technical backgrounds. While all have a curiosity and passion for astronomy, some come from completely unrelated professional fields. Others that have been part of the club for just a short time have increased their knowledge and enthusiasm for astronomy. David Reis, a Hamilton resident of seven years and two-year member of the AAAP, said that he didn’t have an interest in astronomy before 2017. Taking up the hobby in the summer of that year, Reis recognized that he would need to immerse himself in the subject matter to take to it. “That’s when I realized if I’m going to learn this at all I really have to be around those who know what they’re talking about,” Reis said. “Just not rely on myself as an expert.” Sometime after the passing of his father, he recalled sitting on his back patio when he and his wife noticed a very bright object in the sky. His wife stated that she thought it to be Jupiter. Reis shrugged off the comment, but when he proceeded to look up what it

was, his wife was correct. Reis thought back to how his father had wanted to get a telescope and never got around to it. He decided to do what his father never did. He went online in search of some information on the topic and stumbled upon the AAAP. Almost from the start, Reis got involved with running the observatory, taking on the position of keyholder, where he was trained to open and operate the observatory and placed on a team to do so once every six weeks. Reis now owns his own telescope, which he brings to the public nights, and looks forward to spotting more planets. Reis explained that his work as a custodian at Monmouth Junction in South Brunswick has no relation to this hobby, although the sciences had always been intriguing to him. It was important to him that potential attendees to the public nights not shy away because of their knowledge on the subject. “Don’t let your lack of expertise or knowledge in the area stop you from joining…They’re not looking for other astronomers, just anybody who would like to learn about the night sky and the cosmos,” Reis said. Rex Parker, director of the AAAP and 25-year resident of Titusville, has been involved with the club since the 90s. He retired in 2014 as a senior research fellow from Bristol-Myers Squibb and is a biochemist by training. Always having an interest in understanding the origin of life transferred over to the question of life on other planets. Astronomy and astrophotography are some of Parker’s areas of interest and knowledge that he brings to his position as director, which he held back in the 90s, again in the early 2000s and now for the past six years. In his role, Parker oversees the club’s organization and development overall and has pushed for modernization of electronics and video used at the observatory. “One of my main projects over the last half dozen years as director has been to acquire new, higher technology equipment and to train and coax the members and the keyholder trained members, teach them how to use it and get them enthused about using it so that we can improve the quality of the experience of astronomy by the public as well as by members,” Parker said. He explained that the issue of light pollution, especially in densely populated areas such as Trenton and Philadelphia, has made it difficult for younger people from those areas to get interested in the night sky. This makes it all the more important to use astronomy dedicated cameras and forms of video astronomy to show real or near real-time imagery through a telescope. Their ability to cut through some of the light pollution allows for a greater experience for the viewer. “What we’ve realized is that you can’t just bring a person out and show them

a view through a telescope and expect them to get it because light pollution makes it very difficult to see objects that are being presented in the scope,” Parker said. “In other words, you have to be almost trained to understand these relatively faint sites that you see in the eyepiece of the telescope.” The tours of the night sky that goers can take for free on the public nights are just one of the ways the AAAP is attempting to share their love of deep space. Along with his push for modernizing the observatory’s equipment, Parker was responsible for creating the board position for keyholders, the observatory co-chairs. Jennifer and David Skitt, the current observatory co-chairs and residents of Ewing since 1996, both have backgrounds that lend themselves to their interest in astronomy. David Skitt has studied geology and environmental consulting, while Jennifer Skitt has a degree in biology and secondary education. After being married for a few years, the Skitts discovered their shared intrigue in astronomy. It was in 2010 though, when Jennifer Skitt was going through treatment for breast cancer that she began visiting the observatory in Washington Crossing State Park. “I would go out to the observatory and just sit and that way I could look up and enjoy the sky, I could get up when I wanted to to go look through the telescope,” she said. Using a children’s astronomy book,

The Amateur Astronomy Club of Princeton in 2019: in the front row are Rex Parker, Jen Skitt and David Skitt.In the back are Alix Bennett, Tom Swords, Bill Murray, Victor Davis, Michael Mitrano, John Masters, Gene Ramsey and John Church. Gene Ramsey died after the photo was taken. she began to identify constellations, then dove further into research to see when she could find satellites and the international space station overhead. The couple of 25 years found the AAAP online and once involved started to learn about how the observatory ran. What started out as a distraction from her diagnosis turned into a long-standing passion.

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Both holding their chair positions for over three years, gaining the titles not long after the position was created, the two are in charge of running the observatory, training new keyholders and organizing the teams of keyholders that are on a six-week rotation. It is up to the team that’s on duty and the Skitts whether or not the Friday public night will be open depending on

weather and other circumstances. The couple is almost always in attendance and pushes young people to check out what the observatory has to offer. The club has a long history of loyal, enthusiastic participants, some of whom have been with the AAAP for many years and some newcomers with their own stories of how they found the local group. One member who used to belong to the club over 20 years ago has recently rejoined to share his continued enthusiasm for science and astrophysics. The AAAP is well known in the astronomy community due to their connection with Princeton University, although the relation is informal. The club’s monthly meetings, held in Peyton Hall, home to the Princeton University Department of Astrophysical Sciences, regularly feature a professional lecturer in astronomy, which often is a faculty member or professional related to the school. Public nights are only held when the twilight sky is clear. To verify that the observatory will be open, call the observatory at (609) 737-2575 on Friday evenings or check the club’s Twitter (@ princetonastro) for the current status. For more information, go online to princetonastronomy.org/public_ nights.html. The observatory can also be reached for inquiry at (609) 7372575. The AAAP Simpson Observatory is located in Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville and opens when the twilight sky is clear and closes around 11 p.m.

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Notre Dame Athletic Director Rich Roche felt that John McKenna loved God and family first, and Notre Dame High School second. But when the long-time Hamilton Township resident passed away June 21 at age 67, all of Mercer County athletics wept. “If you were at his funeral, you saw the representation of Mercer County coaches there,” said McKenna’s daughter, Lindsey Diamond. “He didn’t coach just Notre Dame, he coached the community. You had (Nottingham Athletic Director and close friend) Jon Adams bawling his eyes out. You had Steinert’s coach (Dan Caruso) and Allentown’s coach (Drew Lachenmayer), and people like that saying, ‘Your dad impacted me as a coach.’” That’s only part of what made McKenna, who was simply nicknamed “Coach.” His greatest legacy was the influence he had on people as people. “I would argue that he had a much bigger impact on me as a person, as a young man growing up, kind of finding his way as an athlete,” said 2019 ND grad Robbie Buecker, now playing for the Army baseball team at West Point. “Obviously he was an incredible strength coach and football coach; but when you spend that much time with someone, they start to have more of an impact on your life than just getting stronger and being a better athlete. “He was the guy to talk to if you had an issue. If you needed someone to talk to during the school day, you always knew where you’d find him. He was always at his desk, making workout plans. There was never a moment in the day where you couldn’t talk to him. He would always make that time for you. That’s what made him such a special guy.” And not just to Notre Dame students. “Our relationship started as coaches,” said former Hamilton West football coach Tom Hoglen, a close friend of McKenna’s. “As time went on it became about my relationship with John the man, what he would do for my family, what I would do for his family, and for what he would do for some of my players.” A couple days after McKenna died, former Hornet and Arena Football League player Reggie Paramoure called Hoglen from Florida. “He’s one of those kids that John kind of took under his wing. He helped train Reggie and got Reggie to that Division I level (at University of Maine), and Reggie went back and worked for him at Notre Dame. That’s how much respect he had for coach McKenna,”

Hoglen said. “That’s just one kid, there were many kids he helped out over the years. It didn’t have to be a Notre Dame kid. He was there to help everybody and make everybody better.” Roche reinforced those thoughts. “As much time as the kids wanted, he gave them,” the AD said. “John wasn’t a punch-the-clock and go home guy. Whether it was six in the morning or six at night, chances are you could find John in the weight room. And a lot of times it wasn’t lifting weights, it was talking to kids; hearing about their problems and hearing about their successes.” Born in Philadelphia, McKenna was a long-time member of the Falls Township Police Department in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He and his family moved to Hamilton in 2000, and McKenna coached football at Notre Dame while becoming more famously known as the school’s strength and conditioning coach. Noticing that there were 7-on-7 football events for skill players in the summer, McKenna began the CVC Strongman Event for the linemen. A man of monumental faith, he founded Notre Dame’s Catholic Athletes For Christ group in 2013, and eventually became moderator for the entire Dioceses of Trenton’s CAC organization. Xavier Lezynski, a 2016 NDHS product who recently graduated from Notre Dame University after walking on to the football team, felt McKenna taught religion with the same verve he instructed weightlifting. “He was always the same guy, whether he was counting out reps of kettle bell swings or facilitating one of our Catholic Athletes for Christ meetings,” Lezynski said. “There was no better title for him than ‘Coach’ because he was constantly teaching those around him. He taught us the defensive scheme we would use against an opponent the upcoming Friday and in the same breath, he taught us life lessons about refusing to be average.” When Buecker approached McKenna about starting a Bible study group for the football team, McKenna was thrilled. “Coach McKenna took the most pride in developing his athletes to be champions in life,” Lezynski said. “Coach carried out his own life’s mission by challenging student-athletes at the highest level in the weight room and forcing us to go out of our comfort zones, while also encouraging those same athletes to attend Catholic Athletes for Christ meetings and Bible study sessions that provided

us with opportunities to deepen our spirituality. “Coach lived by the motto of ‘Strong Body plus Strong Mind plus Strong Faith equals Strong Life,’ and he truly epitomized it. He worked tirelessly to develop his players to be the best athletes they could possibly be, and conditioned us to be champions on the field. But it didn’t stop there.” Buecker was quick to point out that McKenna stressed inclusivity, and that non-Catholic athletes were always welcome to the CAC meetings. The same held true for Bible study, at which a passage would be read before McKenna, ND Chaplin Father Jason Parzynski and several team members would give their thoughts. That was followed by 15 minutes of players talking to each other, perhaps about an upcoming game, the passage itself, or both. “It began to turn into something you almost didn’t want to miss out on because all your brothers were there,” Buecker said. “That camaraderie was one of the large parts of why we had a great couple years, because of that culture coach McKenna fostered. Not only in the weight room but with all the spiritual things. He may not have been at practice every day but his impact on the team was far reaching.” As was the impact on his family, which included Charyl, his wife of 46 years, son C.J. and daughters Lindsey, Heather Homa and Kelly Darcey. Hoglen, who has been Diamond’s softball assistant since she took the position, can see John’s ability to care for

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Shortstop Noel Olavarria has been an important player for both Hamilton High and in American Legion baseball for Post 313 Broad Street Park. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) By Rich Fisher

For Noel Olavarria, whose name is pronounced like “The First Noel” carol, every day is Christmas. Well, at least every day when he meets someone new. “I hear it all the time,” the Broad Street Park Post 313 shortstop said. “Whenever people hear my name they’re like ‘Born on Christmas? I’m not born anywhere near Christmas. I was born in March. My parents just wanted something unique behind my name. I honestly should get a sign to wear saying I’m not born on Christmas.” And yet, Olavarria is the gift that kept on giving over the years for Hamilton West and Post 313. In the spring, batting out of the number two hole for the Hornets, he hit .299 with 20 hits, 10 walks, 22 runs scored and six stolen bases. During the Mercer County American Legion regular season, Olavarria had a .260 average (13-for-50) with two doubles, seven RBI, 11 runs scored and four stolen bases batting leadoff. Those are solid if not glittering offensive statistics, but throw in the fact that Noel plays shortstop with the same skill a North Pole elf makes toys and you have an extremely valuable player. He does it all in a small package, as Olavarria stands under 5-foot-10. “Noel’s just one of those kids, where you look at his size and he’s a little bit underappreciated,” Post 313 manager John Costantino said. “But he plays really big for us, he fills a big role as our shortstop. He’s solid every single day. When I needed somebody to take over the leadoff spot he came in and did that job for us.” During the high school season,

Danilo Perdomo led off for the Hornets while Olavarria batted second. With some additional players joining the legion fold, Costantino flipped the two. “Leadoff wasn’t a concern, it was just the way our lineup was configured and what I was trying to do offensively,” the skipper said. “I switched him and Danilo so it put Danilo in more of an RBI situation. Noel is smart up at the plate. Sometimes he gets a little swing happy, but he sets the table for us. If you look at the amount of runs we’ve scored this year, the tone has been set with him in the leadoff spot.” For Olavarria, it was his first chance to lead off since playing for his dad Jose on Red Star Pizza in the Sunnybrae Little League. “It brought back some memories of when I used to do it back in little league,” he said. “I used to do it all the time and it’s awesome, I love it.” He realized that his role would have to change and he would have to look at some pitches. “To be leadoff you gotta be a little smarter,” Olavarria said. “You gotta try to look out for your teammates and give them some information on the pitcher; let them see the pitches and what they should be looking for. It’s a little bit more important job.” Equally important is the job Olavarria does at the key infield position. He consistently makes the routine plays and numerous times makes the spectacular ones. “Not only does he make all the plays, he helps the younger kids,” Costantino said. “You see him at practice, he’s constantly working with the younger kids. He’s constantly talking, just doing things that make us better. That’s something that’s probably not seen from the outside.” Olavarria has been an infielder all

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How does the care and innovasies that enable us to biopsy lesions found on 3-D mammogram images tion at RWJUH Hamilton set it that we can’t see using traditional 2-D apart? We offer the full scope of breast care, mammography or ultrasound. Our new stereotactic biopsy equipment is including genetic testing and counseling, more comfortable for the patient and a high-risk clinic and all types of mastecshows how deep a suspi- tomies, including nipple-sparing proSee our us adsexactly in cious section lesion is in the breast so we can cedures. Recently, we’ve also acquired SIX09 a new radiation therapy target it with pgs 5 and 7 more precimachine that’s the most sion. Doing 3-D stereoup-to-date on the market. As breast cancer care becomes more tactic biopsies on-site It’s less invasive, more individualized than ever, each person’s means patients don’t Heroes Work Here_4.313x11.25_HAM.indd 4/17/20 1:21 PM comfortable and more uniqueRWJ-104 diagnosis, genetics and 1history need to make another convenient, and it’s a more elsebecome increasingly crucial guides appointment precise way to deliver to treatment. That’s why placing the where that could delay radiation therapy, which patient’s needs at the center of all breast their diagnosis. This decreases side effects. cancer treatment options and support also decreases patient RWJBarnabas Health services is a guiding principle for Firas anxiety. and Robert Wood JohnHow do patients Eladoumikdachi, MD, FACS, Breast son University Hospital Surgical Oncologist, Rutgers Cancer benefit from the partHamilton, in partnerInstitute of New Jersey and The Cancer nership with Rutgers ship with Rutgers CanCenter at Robert Wood Johnson Uni- Cancer Institute? cer Institute of New Rutgers Cancer Instiversity Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton. Jersey—the state’s only He explains how the Institute’s part- tute offers numerous Dr. Eladoumikdachi NCI-Designated Comnership with RWJUH Hamilton brings clinical trials studying prehensive Cancer Cenadvanced care to the local community. new and novel treatWhat recent advances in breast ments for breast cancer that are avail- ter—provide close-to-home access to cancer diagnosis and treatment at able to our patients. Patients also have the most advanced treatment options. RWJUH Hamilton are you most access to a level of expertise they oth- Call 844.CANCERNJ or visit www. erwise couldn’t find in a smaller com- rwjbh.org/beatcancer. excited about? To schedule a consultation with Dr. I do my own image-guided needle munity cancer center. If they want a biopsies, a service that isn’t available second opinion, they can consult an Eladoumikdachi, call 844-CANCERNJ at a lot of other breast centers. This expert at Rutgers Cancer Institute or visit rwjbh.org/beatcancer. Located in Hamilton Township, includes ultrasound-guided breast and don’t have to travel far. Patients biopsies and stereotactic biopsies. get both world-class expertise and the NJ, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Moreover, we do 3-D stereotactic biop- convenience of care close to home.

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Wednesday, August 11

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Thursday, August 12

Stroke Prevention with Dr. Sara Ali. Connect with a geriatrician who can answer questions you have about your health. Dr. Ali teaches us how to help prevent a stroke, as well as talk about stroke treatment and recovery. This presentation is part of the Better Health Program and will be held in-person and virtual. Call (609) 584-5900 to register. 1 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17

Hearing Aids: Do They All Work the Same? Join us as we work our way through a difficult to navigate topic and understand the WORLD OF HEARING AIDS! Learn what you need to know before buying your first or next hearing aid. Lorraine Sgarlato Au.D.

Call (609) 584-5900 to register. 11 a.m. The Impact of Allergies on Sleep. Allergies can disrupt sleep and cause problems like snoring and sleep apnea. Common CPAP problems will be discussed, as well as a review of devices and masks. Anthony J. Ricketti MD, board-certified, fellowship-trained allergist and Peter Ricketti, DO, specialist in Allery, Immunology and Sleep Medicine. Call (609) 584-5900 to register. 6:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 18

Market Discussion with David Bossio. Investment specialist David Bossio provides a stock market update and answer your questions afterward! This presentation is part of the Better Health Program and will be held in-person and virtual. Call (609) 584-5900 to register. 10 a.m.

Thursday, August 26

Celebrate National Just Because Day. Do something just because! Surprise a friend with flowers, send a loved one a letter or buy someone a cup of coffee. Kate Moore from Brookdale Senior Living Hamilton, shares some inspiring ideas. This presentation is part of the Better Health Program and will be held in-person and virtual. Call (609) 584-5900 to register. 10 a.m.

Tuesday, August 31

COPD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which include emphysema and chronic bronchitis, makes breathing difficult for over 16 million Americans. Join Kevin F. Law, MD, board certified in pulmonary, sleep and internal medicine as he discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Call (609) 5845900 to register. 6 p.m.

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Hamilton Township Fire Division responded to 478 incidents in June. Included in the calls were 6 building fires, 1 cooking fire, 3 passenger vehicle fires, 12 other type fires, 3 overpressure with no fire, 27 assists to EMS crews, 183 EMS calls, 24 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, four motor vehicle accidents with no injuries, 1 lock-in, 5 extrications and 2 water rescues There was a rescue/EMS standby, 7 gas leaks, 4 power lines down, 8 hazardous conditions with no fire, 3 mutual aid cover assignments, 1 animal rescue, 4 assists to police, 11 service calls, 94 good intent calls, 70 false alarm or false calls and 4 other assignments. As of June, Hamilton Fire Division has responded to 2,930 incidents. Here is a report on some of the noteworthy incidents from June. June 1 at 8:49 a.m. Engine 14, Squad 12, Squad 16, Truck 13, Truck 17, Engine 19 and BC 10 were dispatched to Whitehead Road for a motor vehicle accident, vehicle into a building with two people lying on the ground. June 2 at 1:52 p.m. Squad 12 was dispatched to Elmore Avenue for a bonfire in the back yard.

Hamilton Township Fire Division, Station 17 “B” Platoon. Capt. Ray Pierce, apparatus operator/firefigheter Chris Headly, and firefighters Justin Kaplan and Jim Migliaccio pose with Truck17, a 2016 Pierce with 95-foot Tower. (Photo by Bob Sherman Jr.)

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reported smoke condition in an apartment. T-13 under the direction of Capt. Joseph Pushman arrived and reported a three-story, multiple-occupancy building with nothing showing from side A and D. Heller arrived and established South Broad Street command. T-13’s crew entered the apartment via an exterior staircase on side C and reported heavy smoke on floors 2 and 3. Squad 16 arrived and stretched a dry 1 3/4” handline to side C. Engine-15 established water supply and Squad 12 stood by as the Rapid Intervention Team. Upon investigation, T-13 officer reported a small fire in a third-floor bedroom. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire with a pressurized water extinguisher. June 5. Engine 18, Engine 14, Squad 12, Truck 13 and Battalion Chief 10, Patrick Sullivan were dispatched for a reported fire in the basement of

a home on Hobart Avenue. E18 arrived under the direction of Capt. Christopher Conti to report nothing showing but upon entering the dwelling a smoke condition was observed which was relayed to BC10 who arrived and assumed command. BC10 called the “All Hands” assignment. E-18’s crew stretched a charge hose line through the front door down into the basement and quickly knocked down the fire using less than a 1/4 tank of water. Truck 13 arrived and assisted with checking for any extension and performed the primary search. The basement windows were taken out by crews inside to assist in ventilation. SQ12 arrived and established water supply and stretched a dry backup line. E14 assisted with suppression as well. Companies checked the attached dwelling and found nothing. The fire investigator arrived to determine the cause of the fire. June 5 at 4:47 a.m. Squad 16 was dispatched to I-295 south for a vehicle fire/motor vehicle accident. Vehicle struck a disabled tractor trailer that was in the right lane. The driver sustained fatal injuries. June 6 at 5:02 p.m. Engine 19 and Deputy Chief 10 responded Mutual Aid to Robbinsville for an aircraft emergency. The single-engine piper aircraft had just departed from Robbinsville Airport and struck power lines before landing in the street. June 9 at 6:33 p.m. Engine 14 was dispatched to Nottingham Way and East State Street for a vehicle stuck under the bridge due to flash flood. June 9 at 7:07 p.m. Hamilton Fire Police dispatched to Nottingham Way and Roberts Avenue for traffic control due to flooding under the railroad bridge. June 10. Engine 18 was dispatched to Sylvan Avenue and Olden Terrace for a vehicle fire. Engine 18 under the

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direction of Capt. Eric Wojick arrived on location to a passenger vehicle with fire coming from the engine compartment, Engine 18 darkened the fire down which allowed Engine 18 Officer to peel the hood back to expose the engine compartment. Squad 16 arrived on location and used their saw to cut the hood locks. Once Squad 16 was done Engine 18 Nozzleman soaked engine compartment down. Vehicle dash board checked clear of fire extension. Deputy Chief 10 John Retalis arrived on location and was updated. June 13 at 2:21 a.m. Engine 19, Squad 16, Robbinsville Squad 40, and Deputy Chief 10 dispatched to Estates Boulevard and George Dye Road for a motor vehicle accident-rescue. Hamilton Police reported an overturned vehicle with entrapment. June 17 at 7:52 p.m. Engine 15, Squad 16, Truck 13 and Deputy Chief 10 responded to a dwelling fire on South Clinton Avenue and Lida Street. June 17. Engine 14 was dispatched to the area 1900 E. State St. for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival of E-14 under the direction of Capt Kinte Holt updated address to 1936 East State St, with a vehicle fully involved, under electrical wires, approximately 5 to 10 feet from a 2=-story warehouse garage area. E-14 officer requested a structural response due to the location of the vehicle on fire and the structure it was near dispatching Squad 12 and Truck 17. Fire was knocked down, crews checked on the adjacent structure and there was no fire damage. June 23 at 10:32 a.m. Engine 19, Squad 16, Squad 12 Truck 13 and Battalion Chief Patrick Sullivan were dispatched to the Home Depot for a fire on the roof. E19 under the direction of Capt. Joseph Muzzillo reported a large commercial building with heavy fire on the roof. Once on location, Deputy Chief 10 Christopher Tozzi called the “All Hands” assignment. Balance of Hamilton units were dispatched as well as Robbinsville Squad 40. The fire grew to 3 alarms bringing in mutual aid from Ewing, Bordentown as well as Upper Freehold Township. Home Depot was open at the time of the fire. There was heavy smoke coming from the roof. The building was evacuated. Deputy 10 assumed command from Battalion 10 and assigned Battalion 10 as the operations officer. The Command Post was set up on side Alpha and was staffed with a representative from Home Depot and Hamilton Police. Tozzi established a Fire Police Division, a Rapid Intervention Team Division, a Rehab Division, a Canteen and a Water Supply Division. The Fire Police Division established a perimeter in conjunction with Hamilton Police. The RIC Division was led by Bordentown Captain 3202 and Engine 8276 and staged on Side alpha. Command Staff consisted of Battalion 10-2 Ferd Mather, Logistics Captain 10 Chris Mull, and Training Captain 10 Leonard Pope. A primary water supply (Side Bravo) and secondary water supply (Side Alpha) were established and

sufficient for firefighting operations. Three ladders were placed in service (2 on side A and one on Side C) and all firefighting efforts were conducted on the roof top. The interior of the structure was searched and found negative for any extension. Tarps were acquired from the store and placed over as much commodity as possible to protect from water run-off. A rehab sector was established in two places. One on side Alpha and one on side Charlie. The township construction and electrical officials were requested and arrived. Both made contact with the district manager. The Fire Marshall’s office was requested and arrived and conducted the investigation. Electrical and Gas representative arrived and terminated all electric and gas to the structure. The district manager contacted the solar panel representative who arrived and placed as much of the system out of service as possible. The operations officer, BC Mather, relayed over the radio that the fire was contained and overhaul begun. The fire was placed under control at 11:08 a.m. June 29 at 7:09 p.m. Squad 12, Engine 14, Squad 16, Truck 17, Battalion Chief 10 Timothy Sharpley were dispatched for reported appliance fire on Florister Drive. T17 arrived under the direction of Capt. Shane Mull to report a one story single-family wood frame dwelling with an electrical fire on side D. SQ12 arrived on location and deployed a 1¾-inch attack line. BC10 arrived on location. T17 notified command that the electrical meter on side D was on fire and was extinguished by a neighbor with a dry-chemical extinguisher. BC10 requested PSEG to the scene. E14, SQ16 and DC10 arrived on location. T17 crew notified command no extension and fire held within the meter. PSEG arrived on location and turned power off from the street. Township fire and building inspectors were requested to the scene. Mercer County Fire Marshal’s Office conducted two fire investigations in June. June 8. 365 Dutchneck Road, East Windsor. Fire on a 2 story, wood frame, single family dwelling. Fire originated on the outside deck. Point of origin was traced to an extension cord and a strand of Christmas lights that were curled up in a ball still energized in the corner of the deck. No extension to the house. The cause is listed as accidental. Investigated by Fire Marshal Kevin Brink. June 28. 1423 Country Mill Drive, East Windsor. Fire in a 3-story, wood-frame, multiple-family dwelling (Condo Building). Fire originated on the outside deck of the 2nd-floor unit. Point of origin was traced to area which appeared to have carelessly discarded smoking materials from the unit above. The cause is listed as accidental. Investigated by Fire Marshal Kevin Brink.

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Do the sketches help bring in the desired people you seek? Our hit rate is 20-50%. Our work also helps exonerate or rule out innocent people. This is important as well. We analyze our results regularly, comparing to the actual person for learning purposes, to see what we could do better. Is the sketch work done on the computer or is it all by hand? When unit began with the State Police in 1968, graphite pencils on Bristol board was used. Now I use a Wacom tablet, Photoshop and a MacBook Pro. I still keep paper and pencil in my bag in case I lose power or have a tech issue. What one attribute should all forensic artists have? Empathy. A mediocre artist with great empathy and people skills is better than an amazing artist without. What fight/struggle do you have regarding your art? At the end of the day, I joined the police force to help people. We are a small squad and are on call 24/7. We don’t go to ideal places at ideal times. We are very serious and self-critical knowing our work may help catch a suspect and prevent future crimes. We New Jersey State Police sketch artist Moises Martinez at work. (Photo courtesy of the have a lot on the line and a lot of pressure to do a good job. Princeton Academy of Art.) looking at my face does not cloud or affect their memory. Then we discuss, the features, the eyes, hair, even the glasses. Being patient, calm and shar-

ing the mindset that this sketch is very important. Also being thankful that the witness can help provide this information.

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From Smelly, With Love PETER DABBENE COMPLEX SIMPLICITY

When my two separate weekly pickup basketball games were cancelled because of Covid-19 back in mid-March 2020, it seemed like a necessary, and hopefully short, interruption of a longtime tradition. I’d been playing with one group for 15 years, the other for at least 4. As the weather warmed, some of the regulars returned to playing outdoors, but I stayed away until I was able to get vaccinated. I missed basketball, but men breathing and sweating on you isn’t a selling point at the best of times; with a pandemic raging, it seemed like a no-brainer to opt out. Thus, what started as a precautionary pause turned into the longest basketball layoff of my adulthood. Basketball has occupied an important place in my life, even though my introduction to the sport, in a local league when I was about 9 years old, was an ignominious experience, marked by one basket made during the entire season. For that, I earned the Most Improved Player award, which goes to show the value of keeping expectations low. In high school, I rediscovered the sport through local pickup games, and

devoted much of my free time to playing and hanging out at the schoolyard. Friendships were made and solidified on the court, and whether those friends now live in Staten Island, Hamilton, or elsewhere, we still recall fond, usually funny, memories from the courts at P.S. 32 and P.S. 8. It’s said that organized sports teach skills like self discipline, communication, teamwork, and leadership. But pickup ball teaches you a lot, too, and maybe more. For one thing, you’re drawing from a wider, more diverse range of personalities, from the wouldbe superstar who didn’t have the grades to play on the high school team, to the weird, quiet guy who can’t run or play defense, but hits three point shots with mind-boggling consistency. During my prime days of schoolyard ball, I played with a Vietnam vet who also taught us obscure card games and allowed me to raid his extensive music collection. There was a kid from Uruguay who gave me my first, and to this day, only real experience using my high school Spanish education in actual conversations; his arrival also confirmed to one of our geographically-challenged companions that Uruguay did in fact exist, and was not something we “just made up.” Another guy earned a solid 15 minutes of fame not through his exploits on the court, but those in the court,

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years later, after running a meth lab and leading police on a cross-country chase. He paused during the pursuit to call and inform the media, as well as any police who happened to be paying attention, about his intended destination: “I’m on my way to sunny California, baby!” This is not the kind of person who earns a varsity letter. I also met an older guy, about 50 at the time, who possessed a bowlingball gut, a decent bank shot, loads of unjustified confidence, and B.O. that could stop an elephant. For obvious reasons, we called him “Smelly,” though never to his face. Thankfully, he never took his shirt off, as many older guys did on hot days; apparently, even a guy nicknamed “Smelly” can retain a modicum of decency. He didn’t need to repulse us with bare skin, though—even through a T-shirt, Smelly knew how to use his gut, and his stink, to keep defenders at a distance. His favorite unsportsmanlike behavior was goading opponents into mistakes via trash-talking. He’d say almost anything to distract or intimidate the competition, but perhaps his favorite line was the classic “Lookin’ for a little humble?” I once wrote a story about a guy who challenges Death to a basketball game for the fate of his life, equally inspired by Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal, Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, and of course, Smelly. A few years later, another foray into organized basketball proved a disaster when a fellow graduate assistant and I gathered together a bunch of misfit undergrads to go up against the frat house teams in the St. John’s University intramural league. It sounds like the plot of an inspiring underdog sports movie, but actually it was a dark comedy at best. Authority issues, personality issues, teamwork issues... we didn’t just need more practice, we also needed a team psychologist. Since then, I’ve kept formal commitments to a minimum, playing at parks, schools and church gymnasiums in Hamilton and virtually every town within a half hour’s drive. I’ve played with ex-cons and ex-Olympians, engineers and educators, and even a future NBA pro. I’ve teamed up with Catholics, Jews, evangelical Christians, Hindus, and Muslims, not to mention Trump supporters, Trump haters, and everything in between. I wouldn’t necessarily tout basketball as the perfect bridge to tolerance and understanding, but if you pass, play defense, and aren’t a jerk, the rest usually falls into place. There are a number of books that purport to teach life philosophies through a particular sport, and basketball is no exception. But while many of these books will take a common coaching phrase like “Don’t miss the easy layup” and cast that metaphor wide, applying it to work, romance, and parenting, I choose to find wisdom through the sages of schoolyard ball. Smelly’s “Lookin’ for a little hum-

ble?” is the perfect invitation to basketball, any other sport, or yes, life in general. As with baseball, even pro basketball players fail most of the time: the average NBA player’s field goal percentage is about 46%. But more than stats, the very act of putting one’s aging, often injured body up against players who seem to get younger and quicker every year demands a level of modesty; being an aging athlete is nothing if not humbling. And yet, echoes from ancient ballers answer my complaints, bluntly: “This guy’s an antique. He’s older than the park,” and “You suck, that’s your disease.” Many who’ve played have experienced the glory of being “in the zone,” when all your shots seems to fall—until, all of a sudden, they don’t. Basketball drives ego and is often egodriven, but inevitably, it confirms that everyone has limits, and that it’s about the journey, not the destination, or— sorry, Sixers fans—”The Process,” and not the results. Even the best ever—whether you consider that a reference to Michael Jordan, LeBron James, or someone else—can only say “I WAS the best,” past tense. Personally, I avoided radical reassessments by never scaling such heights to begin with. No one ever confused me for the greatest, but I always had fun trying. With Covid-19 and its variants currently in check in New Jersey, I recently returned to playing regularly. Some rust showed in my game, and my muscles were tight for a week afterward. Then, last week, I was shooting alone when an eighteen year old asked if I wanted to play HORSE—the simple game of matching another player’s successful shot. He was an ex-high school basketball player, now a football wide receiver and safety in college, and as we played, I demonstrated some of the more imaginative HORSE shots I’d learned years ago, from a certain musically-inclined Vietnam vet. After a couple of games, I suggested switching to one-on-one, even though I had a pretty good idea how it would go. Sure enough, the kid’s three point shooting skills, along with a quick first step off the dribble, proved tough to handle. But it was fun to try. I told him about facing guys who didn’t bathe, or used their sweaty, shirtless bodies to repel defenders into granting some extra space. I’d showered the day before, but stripped off my shirt anyway. Some things never change, and we antiques need all the help we can get. Peter Dabbene’s website is peterdabbene.com, and his previous Hamilton Post columns can be read at communitynews.org. His latest work, “Call Waiting,” will be available to view at idleink.org Aug. 8,. 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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