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OCTOBER 2019

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By RoB Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org A municipal judge tossed a criminal case against Hamilton Mayor Kelly Yaede Sept. 20, dismissing disorderly person charges lodged by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office earlier in the month. Yaede and her campaign manager, Dan Scharfenberger, had been accused of disclosing the expunged arrest records of David Henderson, Yaede’s challenger in June’s Republican primary for mayor. Ewing Township municipal Judge Roger Haley made the decision to clear Yaede the morning of Sept. 20. Due to Haley’s decision, the charges against Scharfenberger also have been dismissed. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has accepted the result, and will not appeal, MCPO spokesperson Casey DeBlasio said. Yaede’s lawyer Robin Kay Lord wasted no time going on the offensive, sending a letter to county prosecutor Angelo Onofri just hours after Haley’s ruling. In the letter obtained by the Hamilton Post, Lord calls on Onofri to publicly apologize to Yaede, saying the Department of Justice has a long-standing policy of not filing charges against a politician close to an election out of fear of interfering with the electoral process. Yaede faces Democratic council president Jeff Martin in a race for mayor Tuesday, Nov. 5. Lord, in her letter, claimed the charges have “unleveled” See YAEDE, Page 11

2019 ELECTION COVERAGE STARTS ON PAGE 16

Mayor’s race takes spotlight as Election Day nears By RoB Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org

Crockett Middle School principal Roxann Clarke-Holmes, Savanna Parham, Angie Argueta-Estrada, Amelia Arif, Juliana Fresolone and Ashauni Banton give thumbs up before the first day of the new school year Sept. 4, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Laura Geltch, Hamilton Township School District.)

Walk among the stalks Local corn mazes let people get lost in fall fun By lois leVine Summer has faded fast from the rearview mirror, and with it comes fall and all its predictable signs: Pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, the crunch of dried brown leaves under our feet, and...corn mazes? Yes, corn mazes! One of the most popular family events of the season, a corn maze is simply a series of path-

ways cut through a corn field. Unlike a labyrinth, which only has one, non-branching path, and only one entry and exit point, there is more than one way to find the exit out of a maze. Here in New Jersey there are several farms that create corn mazes as a fall activity for the public: A. Casola Farms in Holmdel, Etsch Farms in Monroe and K & S Farms in East Windsor. Terhune Orchards in Lawrence has a seasonal corn maze as well. But one of the most well-known and well-visited corn mazes in Mercer County is at Howell Liv-

ing History Farm in Hopewell. “Mazes are historical,” said farm director Pete Watson, who has been with Howell for 35 years. “The earliest mazes were found on the tombs of Byzantine pyramids, and they were also built into the knaves of churches. The Hampton Court Maze in England was created in the 1600s. For a very long time, they have been fun puzzles that people like to create and solve.” It wasn’t until the early 1990s, however that someone came up with the idea of making a maze See CORN MAZES, Page 13

One month and counting. After a marathon campaign that has spanned half of 2019, Election Day is finally almost here. To get our readers ready for the polls, the Hamilton Post has compiled coverage of all the races voters will see on their ballots, including state assembly, county executive, county freeholder, Hamilton Township Board of Education, Hamilton Township council and mayor of Hamilton Township. You’re seeing this coverage a bit sooner than you have in the past. The Hamilton Post has always published its election coverage in our November issue, closer to Election Day. It moves to October this year, after reader feedback convinced us an earlier publication date would benefit those who vote by mail and turn in their ballots early. Election Day is Nov. 5 The campaign is already in full swing, particularly the race for Hamilton Township mayor between incumbent Kelly Yaede and challenger Jeff Martin. The Hamilton Post sat down with both candidates, holding an extensive conversation about the township, the campaign and the candidates themselves. The election coverage kicks off with the Martin and Yaede interviews on Page 16.

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Oktoberfest to be held Oct. 20 Hamilton Township’s fourth annual Oktoberfest will take place Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Kuser Road entrance of Veterans Park. Admission is free. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. Shuttles, which are handicap accessible, will take guests from parking areas to the event. The shuttle route has multiple stops, running from parking lots at Steinert High School on Klockner Road to Hamilton Dental Associates on Klockner Road, then on to the east entrance of Veterans Park at Yardville-Hamilton Square Road and finally on to the park’s south entrance on Kuser Road. Shuttles will run every 15-20 minutes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 27. The township launched Oktoberfest as a way to celebrate fall with neighbors, friends and family members. There will be plenty of fall activities, including bounce houses, face painting and tattoos. Balloon artists and stilt walkers will be strolling around the event. Hayride shuttles will take visitors every 10-15 minutes from the east side of the park to pumpkin patch on the west side. Children will be given the opportunity to pick a pumpkin they can take home. There will also be a hay maze and a fire pit. A petting zoo will be available for the little ones to see the animals and even take a ride on a pony. If you are up for a show, there will be Salazar’s Spooky Sorcery-Magician Illusionist Show and Wolfie’s Everything Show-Storytelling, Magic Show. Food will be available from vendors, such as Buzzetta’s, Poppin Don, Aunt Martha’s Funnel Cakes, and Delorenzo’s the Burg, and crafters will be stationed around the park. A Trick or Treat Alley will get the

children into the Halloween spirit. The Hamilton Arts Commission will hold several events during the day. Music will also be part of the event, with appearances from Dick Gratton and Linda Lee and Bob Orlowski with Mike Matisa, Karly Coleman, and Kim Montaivo performing in the food court area. –Brianna Colantoni

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AROUND TOWN continued from Page 7 close once the drive-thru location opens. The location at the intersection at Kuser Road and White Horse Avenue in Hamilton is one of four New Jersey stores in this round of shutterings. The others are in Wayne, Wall and Somers Point, according to the Asbury Park Press. Kmart has been troubled for two decades now, with the chain declaring bankruptcy in 2002 and in 2018. –Rob Anthes

Arts Commission to host meet and greet Oct. 9 Hamilton Township’s Arts Commission will be hosting a public meet and greet/art display on Oct. 9 at the Hamilton Township Library, located at 1 Justice Samuel A Alito Way, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meet and greet is open to all who have an interest, questions, curiosities or enjoy visual arts displays; light refreshments will be provided by Eet Gud Bakery. The current six person commission is chaired by Ellen Renee and co-chaired by Danielle Tan with Councilwoman Iliana Schirmer serving as liaison to the town council. Members include local artists Thomas Kelly and Megan Uhaze along with musicians Ray Murphy and Danny Coleman; Diane Brett serves as secretary to the commission. Members of the commission were recommended, vetted then chosen for a certain skill each brings to the table. Chairwoman Ellen Renee has a background in Broadway theater and a vocal instructor/coach, Kelly is an artist and a columnist for the Hamilton Post. Uhaze is an artist who is employed by Grounds For Sculpture, Murphy is retired and a vocalist with “Brothers In Harmony,” a

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School district tops county for AP course growth The Hamilton Township School District has climbed up the list when it comes for Advanced Placemement classes, according to the New Jersey Department of Education’s recently released AP Four-Year Growth Statistics. For the years 2016 to 2019, HTSD had an 191% increase in the number of exams taken since 2016. This represents the highest percentage increase in Mercer County. Last year, approximately 1 in 5 of the district’s high school students took at least one AP course and exam. The district’s growth in the number of exams taken is in the top 1% of the state. In the past, many Hamilton students would take AP classes, but decline to take the exam. For some, that was a financial consideration. Consequently, the district now covers the cost of the exam for students in AP classes. Curriculum director Anthony Scotto also designed AP Potential Assemblies, in which curriculum supervisors and AP teachers presented to students in all three high schools regarding the value of taking AP courses in preparation for college. This will now be an annual event at all three high schools. Since 2016, the district has increased the number of available AP classes for students, providing 13 additional AP courses. There are only 3 other districts in New Jersey who added course offerings during that same time period.

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YAEDE continued from Page 1 the playing field and hurt Yaede in her re-election bid. “Despite protestations to the contrary, your office continued to prosecute my client for an offense that does not exist under the law,” Lord wrote. She later continued, “I am dumbfounded as to why your office continued this frivolous prosecution of Mayor Yaede in the face of clear precedent identifying it as baseless.” Yaede herself struck the same notes when reached by the Hamilton Post via text message. “The timing of this bogus charge prior to an election is suspicious at best,” Yaede said. “I look forward to getting back to the business at hand and serving my constituents of Hamilton into the next term without distractions from politically motivated sham investigations. I am certain that the people of Hamilton will not be fooled by this nonsense. The same vigor that led me to prevail against these groundless allegations will continue in my commitment to the citizens of Hamilton.” Martin, meanwhile, said that the prosecutor’s investigation still uncovered information that about Yaede’s conduct that—while not illegal—should concern Hamilton residents. “What this case really showed us is the lengths Kelly Yaede will go to lie and mislead the public,” Martin said in a statement. “We learned that Mayor Yaede conspired and directed her campaign to intentionally lie and mislead voters and the public at large.” The charges became public Sept. 3, when the county prosecutor’s office confirmed it had investigated and issued a complaint against Yaede. It alleged that the mayor—in the heat of her primar y battle against Henderson—revealed Henderson’s legal records with knowledge that the records had been expunged or sealed. The prosecutor’s office pointed to a post on a pro-Yaede blog called “Hamilton Spotlight” and a subsequent post on Yaede’s public Facebook page that

contained the records. The prosecutor’s office, in its Sept. 3 statement, alleged that Scharfenberger was the blog administrator, and all content was controlled by him and Yaede. The prosecutor’s Sept. 3 statement also said an investigation revealed that Yaede’s chief of staff, Marty Flynn, anonymously filed a public records request for the police records involving Henderson. The Open Public Records Act paperwork had been left on the counter of the Hamilton Township Clerk’s Office Feb. 7 by an unknown person. The prosecutor’s office cleared the Hamilton Police Division of wrongdoing for responding to the OPRA request and releasing the records. Investigators determined that, in 2008, Hamilton Township Police Deputy Chief George Zimmer was responsible for expungement orders, and it appears that Henderson’s notice of expungement was received by the Hamilton Police Division, but not appropriately delivered to the records clerk due to Zimmer’s death by suicide on July 1, 2008. Even with the disorderly person charges dismissed, Yaede and her administration continue to deal with incidents as the election draws near. In May, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office charged two township employees—Jeff Plunkett and Todd Bencivengo—with two counts of third-degree animal cruelty and one count of second-degree official misconduct. Bencivengo retired in March as the supervisor of the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter. Plunkett resigned this summer as the township’s recreation and health director, but remains employed as the municipal health officer. On July 10, the New Jersey Department of Health notified Plunkett of its intent to revoke his license, citing a failure to ensure safe and sanitary conditions at restaurants and the animal shelter in the township. Plunkett appealed the decision. Then, on Sept. 11, officers from MCPO entered the municipal building on Greenwood Avenue, and removed three computers as evidence in an undisclosed, ongoing investigation.

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Mayor Yaede is a LIAR

She is personally responsible for the years of animal cruelty, neglect, and reckless mismanagement at our animal shelter. Yaede’s Lies Vs The Truth Yaede claims that only terminally ill animals surrendered by their owner were euthanized after a veterinarian examination.

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Yaede wants us to believe she is an animal advocate because $1.1M was spent to expand and renovate the shelter and provide quarantine rooms, medical and grooming areas.

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West Windsor Township inspected the shelter and gave a satisfactory rating.

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The criminal charges and shelter investigations are an elaborate conspiracy by Gov. Murphy, State Attorney General, and County Prosecutor to make Yaede look bad.

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Animals were not terminally ill and were never seen by a veterinarian Animals were illegally killed by untrained staff using expired drugs and unapproved methods as revealed by two investigations Stray and surrendered animals were killed for convenience Yaede needed to be served with a cease and desist order before the illegal killing was finally stopped Yaede’s Chief of Staff testified the cost was at least $1.4M No quarantine rooms were ever built No grooming area, no larger medical area No renovation of the existing structure The state inspection exposed the real conditions and required renovations were finally done for an additional, undetermined cost The amount of killing continued to increase after the expansion while most of our new shelter remained empty Yaede’s Health Officer testified that he had not inspected our shelter during his 40 years on the job The West Windsor inspection was exposed as a sham when the state inspected just days later and documented 8 pages of egregious violations, neglect, and cruelty

Yaede was informed of shelter problems for years by many people but she chose to condone the cruelty and illegal activity by lying and keeping it hidden Help from rescue groups and volunteers was regularly refused Volunteers were intimidated and pressured to keep quiet about shelter conditions and operations There is no conspiracy, there is only Yaede’s failure

As Mayor, Yaede is ultimately responsible for the needless killing of thousands of animals at the Hamilton Shelter and the activities that resulted in criminal charges filed for years of animal cruelty and official misconduct. She is a liar who has refused to take responsibility, or hold anyone accountable. Paid for by Steve Clegg

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An aerial view shows this year’s corn maze at Howell Living Histor y Farm in Hopewell, which is themed after “The Farmer in the Dell.” CORN MAZES continued from Page 1 from a field of corn. Broadway producer Don Frantz remembers flying over miles of open fields, wondering why no one ever thought of creating a corn maze. And so, in 1993, Frantz created the world’s first corn maze, in the shape of a dinosaur—for Pennsylvania’s Lebanon Valley College. The proceeds were given to the Red Cross for flood relief for Midwestern farmers, but little did Frantz know that the success of that maze would initiate the outdoor family corn maze craze on farms all over the country. Howell Living History Farm, which is owned by Mercer County, has been a

site for farming since the 1730s, created its first corn maze in 1997, and it has been hugely popular ever since. ”We saw that it was a fun and agriculturally connected activity that our audience would like,” says Watson. This year, Howell Farm offers a four-acre maze with two miles of pathways, with the shape of it being the “Farmer in the Dell,” the famous children’s song/nursery rhyme. “We have a different concept every year,” Watson said. “‘The Farmer in the Dell’ is a part of Mother Goose rhymes, so, in the game we incorporate a history of rhymes, but it is also related to agriculture.” Creating the maze starts in late June,

when the fields are plowed, but before planting, all the pathways are marked with surveyor’s flags. The corn is usually ankle-high by July 4, at which point, farmers walk between the flags and start chopping down the stalks to create the pattern, which becomes the pathways for the maze. “When we first started, we used to do aerial views to make sure we were cutting it right,” remembers Watson. We used stakes, strings, measuring tapes, to match up where flags went with our map. Now, because of technology we have more modern surveying equipment that we can depend on for accuracy; we no longer have to fly overhead to see it.”

Then, eight mailboxes are constructed and placed in various locations along the maze, along with signs leading “maze walkers” to the mailboxes and clues. “The mailboxes are hidden, so you have to find them,” said Watson. Each maze walker is given a game board at the start of the maze, which is punched in with the time they started. The idea is to find all eight mailboxes, which gives you all eight puzzle pieces. When taped to the maze game board, the puzzle pieces form a map of the maze and show the way out. This year the design on the board turns out to be, of course, the farmer in the dell. But that’s not all. “Besides finding the mailboxes and puzzle pieces, you have to answer maze questions: 10 of the trivia questions on the game board are tied to a crossword puzzle,” Watson said. “All in all, there are 30 questions on the game board. The idea is to try to answer as many questions as you can correctly, before exiting on a bridge, placed at the end of the maze. When you leave the maze, we punch you out, adding minutes to questions that you didn’t answer. “It’s a great score competition for families, friends, colleagues: We have a running board that shows top finishers of the day, so for big winners, it’s all about bragging rights.” The entire maze usually takes about an hour to go through, and includes music piped into the field as you walk along on your search for clues. Finally, nothing from the maze goes the waste at Howell Farm. The corn that gets picked is fed to the farm’s animals, See CORN MAZE, Page 15

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CORN MAZES continued from Page 13 and then, when the stalks are chopped up, they get plowed into the dirt, adding more organic material to the soil. In addition to the maze, visitors can find a courtyard with a pumpkin patch, scheduled hayrides, various farming programs, a food tent and more. Hours of admission to the farm in October are Fridays, 5-8 p.m. for entrance to the maze, with last exit at 9 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. for maze entrance, with last exit at 9 pm.; and Sundays noon-4 pm, with last exit at 5 p.m. Admission to the farm is free; admission for the corn maze is as follows: visitors aged 10 and up, $10; ages 5 to 9 $8, and 4 and under are free. All proceeds go to the farm’s educational programs and restoration. *** This year’s fall festivities aren’t limited to Howell Living History Farm. Below is a collection of other local corn mazes, as well as harvest festivals and other autumn-themed events: Terhune Orchards will host its annual Apple Days Fall Harvest Festival Weekends Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Oct. 27. Guests can visit the Adventure Barn, listen to live music, taste wines and a variety of fall foods, pick your own apples and pumpkins and more. There will also be children’s activities, a corn maze, live animals, and wagon rides. $10. Children under 3 are free. For kids, Terhune will host two Read and Pick: Pumpkins sessions on Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Children ages preschool to 8 years with their parents will read two books about pumpkins and then pick their own mini pumpkins and gourds. $8 per child. Register. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd., Lawrence. Phone: (609) 924-2310. On the web: terhuneorchards.com Shadybrook Farm’s FallFest will run Oct. 1 and then daily Oct. 4-31. During the day, guests can expect wagon rides, a corn maze, junior versions of the Barn of Horror and Alien Invasion attractions, inflatables, a chicken show, go-karts, live animals, a spider web climb, a hay bale run and more. Weekend-only activities include pig races and live entertainment. Tickets are $10 Monday through Thursday and Fridays until 5 p.m., and $18 Fridays after 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, the farm’s annual HorrorFest will feature four haunts: Hayride of Horror, Barn of

Horror, Carnage in the Corn and Alien Encounter 3D. Food, live music, games, a bonfire, craft beer, wine and cocktails will also be available. Admission starts at $23. Shadybrook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, Pennsylvania. Phone: (215) 9681670. On the web: shadybrookfarm.com Field of Terror’s haunted farm will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 4 through Nov. 2, as well as Oct. 24 and 31. Evening attractions include the Killer Kornfield, Haunted Hayride to Terror Town, the Unknown Barn, Timmery Manor and the Creepy Carnival paintball ride. Tickets start at $20. Sunshine Acres daytime activities run Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5 to 27. Guests can take a hayride to pick pumpkins and explore a corn maze. Activities are free. Pay for what you pick. Field of Terror, 831 Windsor Perrineville Rd., East Windsor. Phone: (609) 758-7817. On the web: fieldofterror.com VonThun Farm’s Fall Festival Weekends run Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5 to 27. Guests can take a hayride, pick apples and pumpkins, browse the farm market and enjoy over 35 family-friendly activities. The farm’s annual six-acre corn maze is open, celebrating the 150th anniversary of college football with a Princeton versus Rutgers design. The farm market, apple orchard, pumpkin patch and corn maze are all open weekdays. VonThun’s Country Farm Market, 519 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction. Phone: (732) 329-8656. On the web: vonthunfarms.com. Snipes Farm and Education Center will hold its Fall Festival Weekends Oct. 12-13 and 26-27. Each day will feature hayrides, barnyard animals, a corn maze, a cider barn and more. Guests can also visit the Land of Enchantment, featuring dog agility demonstrations, farm animals, hayrides and more, Oct. 5. Costumes and dogs encouraged. Admission to both events is $9. Flashlight Adventure Corn Maze nights will be held Fridays and Saturdays. This year’s theme is Wonderful Wetlands. Bring your own flashlight. $8. Celebrate Oktoberfest Oct. 19 with vendors, games and kids’ activities. Pumpkins, apple cider and pretzels will be available, as well as a beer garden. $6. Snipes Farm and Education Center, 890 West Bridge St., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Phone: (215) 295-1138. On the web: snipesfarm.org.

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A conversation with Democratic mayoral candidate Jeff Martin inteRVieW By RoB Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org Democrat Jeff Martin has had a quick ascent to the top tiers of Hamilton’s municipal government. Martin won election in November 2017, one of three Democratic councilmen to be elected in a municipal Blue Wave that wiped out a decade-long Republican stranglehold on municipal government. It was Martin’s first run for elected office, as it was for his running mates Anthony Carabelli, Jr. and Rick Tighe. Now in his second year on council, Martin currently serves as council president, and won his party’s nod to run for mayor of Hamilton Township. He faces Republican Kelly Yaede, an incumbent who has served as mayor since November 2012. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey, a juris doctor from Rutgers University School of Law and a master’s of law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. After graduating from law school, Martin served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a lawyer in the Judge Advocate General Corps. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Martin worked for Farmers Insurance for five years. He currently works for Borden Perlman Insurance in Ewing. He is an active member of American Legion Post 31. Martin and his wife Scarlett live in the Golden Crest section of Hamilton. Martin sat down with Hamilton Post editor Rob Anthes the afternoon Sept. 17 at the Dunkin on Quakerbridge Road. An abridged transcript of their conversation follows. Hamilton Post: Fire consolidation has been a big issue in the township for years. Last September, council passed an ordinance that would have made consolidation a reality, but the state held it up. The mayor has repeatedly criticized an aspect of that ordinance: a provision that requires a collective bargaining agreement between the fire unions and the township. Looking back a year later, would you have gone about that ordinance differently? How do you plan to complete fire consolidation in the future? Jeff Martin: Absolutely, I would do fire consolidation the same way I have

already done it, which is putting in a requirement that before we submit our plan to the state, there has to be an agreement between the fire unions and the township. It includes how much the firemen will be paid, what their health benefits will be, what the terms and conditions of employment are. I equate it to this: nobody starts a job without knowing at least what their salary’s going to be, whether they’ll have the ability to get health insurance, things like that. To me, fairness here is allowing the town and the unions to collectively bargain. I believe that when you have a fair collective bargained agreement between the union and, here, the township, it’s a win-win for both sides because both sides have been equal participants in negotiating, and you do get a fair agreement between the two sides. Here, unfortunately, you’ve had months and months without any movement seemingly. It still seems like months away from any final resolution. To me, that’s unacceptable. Both sides have collectively bargained before, and so both sides know what they’re doing. I believe that when you have a plan in front of you that could save taxpayers over $900,000 a year, it’s incumbent on the township that gets done and a collective bargaining agreement is reached. HP: Why hasn’t it gotten done then? JM: I think there’s animosity on the mayor’s part towards the union due to a political endorsement that Anthony [Carabelli], Rick [Tighe] and I received back in 2017. She has verbally advocated—if not her, then her administration—for over 20 less firefighters in town. To me, that staffing number isn’t realistic given the drop in volunteers we have. So, you need to make up for that to ensure that our firefighters who are responding

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the support to be able to do that. To me, so much of that is just leadership driven and making them know there are people there who are looking out to make sure the shelter’s run the way it should be and they have the support of the administration to do so. HP: One of the major campaign messages from the Republicans over the last decade, going back to the John Bencivengo administration, is their record on stable taxes. Is that something that you envision continuing? JM: First of all, it’s a farce to believe they have this great record on stabilizing taxes. For two years, the mayor proposed 5-percent tax increases in her budget. Last year, I was part of a council that, by a 5-0 vote, cut that tax increase in half after going line by line over the budget and looking at both our revenues and our spending. I’m proud to be part of a council that did that. I’m also proud to be part of a council this year that cut taxes by 1 percent. I think it’s, again, a farce to believe the Republicans have some great track record in stabilizing taxes. Speaking only for myself and my administration, I’ll commit to do the same things I’ve done in my 20 months on council, which is going over the budget line by line, look both at revenues and at spending, and make sure the town isn’t overspending. One of the things I’m most proud of is, I’ve looked back seven years, and last year was the first year of those seven years that the town’s overall debt decreased. This town was repeatedly under the current mayor, increasing our debt and putting expenses on the town’s credit card. What that entailed and what the effect of that was, was lower spending immediately but a higher spending cost into the future. I’m proud to be part of a council that paid specific attention to that, and lowered the town’s overall debt. HP: There are several large, prominent vacant lots within the township. Congoleum right down the road is one of them. As mayor, what would your administration do to revitalize areas like Congoleum or the strip mall next to Cost Cutters on Whitehorse-Mercerville Road? JM: Again, it comes back to proactive leadership. One of my first votes on counSee MARTIN, Page 18

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A conversation with Republican Mayor Kelly Yaede inteRVieW By RoB Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org After breezing to victory in 2013 and 2015, Hamilton Mayor Kelly Yaede has faced a slew of opposition and accusations in her third campaign for mayor. This June, she faced the first primary challenge of her political career—a fierce campaign that ended with Yaede easily defeating David Henderson at the polls. The win only came after Yaede had been forsaken by the county Republican Party— which named Henderson its official candidate—forcing the incumbent mayor to run in the primary essentially as a challenger. In May, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office charged two township employees with animal cruelty after an investigation into the township animal shelter. The township council launched its own investigation into the animal shelter, issuing a 43-page report that depicted a facility run without rules or oversight. In early September, the MCPO revealed it had slapped Yaede with charges of her own, a disorderly person offense stemming from the release of Henderson’s expunged arrest record. Yaede fought the charges, and a municipal judge cleared Yaede Sept. 20. Yaede now turns her attention to the general election Nov. 5, where she faces council president Jeff Martin, a Democrat, in the race for a four-year term as mayor of Hamilton. She has served as mayor since November 2012, and has twice won re-election, defeating Barbara Plumeri in 2013 and Amy Inman in 2015. She is the first woman to be mayor in Hamilton history. Yaede previously served on the Hamilton Township council (2006-2012) and the Hamilton Township Board of Education (1999-2001). She also has worked in both the executive and legislative branches of New Jersey state government. A lifelong Hamilton resident, she is a graduate of Nottingham High School and Richard Stockton State College. Yaede sat down with Hamilton Post editor Rob Anthes Sept. 17 at her Route 33 campaign headquarters to talk about the issues facing her and Hamilton Township. An abridged transcript of their conversation follows.

Hamilton Post: You have been critical of how fire consolidation has been handled, specifically a collective bargaining provision in the ordinancepassed by council. You’ve called it a “poison pill.” If council did it the wrong way, what would you have done differently? Kelly Yaede: Council ignored the recommendation by their own hired attorney, who they praised in this process. The attorney recommended in writing to not put this clause— they call it the poison pill—which means it will not be heard by the local finance board until that clause is removed. As the mayor who received a state study free of charge, it would have cost over $250,000 to the residents of Hamilton Township. After that was provided, which had stipulated there will be no layoffs, I would not have impeded—as a sitting council member because mayors do not have the authority to consolidate. Reason being, currently, the budget that was passed by Mr. Martin has such inequities with the firefighters. Some of the firefighters are contributing more to their benefits than other firefighters. And, if they come under the municipal department, my concern is the budget passed by Jeff Martin means police pay a percentage of Chapter 78 [the public employees’ health and pension benefits] but our firefighters won’t pay a percentage of Chapter 78. You have now pitted our firefighters against our police department. As a mayor, you cannot do that. Everyone should be treated fairly. What that budget that he presented said is that the value of our police isn’t as much as our firefighters, and that is unfair. The poison pill should be removed before it stalls true negotiations until after the election. And that’s why he did it.

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HP: OK, but you’ve been a member of council, a council president. How would you have done the bargaining? You need the bargaining completed in order to consolidate. KY: They had the fire subcommittee. They refused to allow additional members outside of union members. I would have had fire commissioners. I would have had members of the public. I would have had other representatives from EMS services. And I’d have a clear conversation on what the fire service provides. Are there duplication of services? How can we make it more efficient, cost effective? And negotiate a contract based on existing services—How are the other first responders being paid? What health benefits do they receive?—and make it equitable. At the end of the day, the taxpayers are expecting significant savings from this fire consolidation. The budget that was passed only took into consideration that there will be no more collection of Social Security, as per the police. That’s the major savings. What they didn’t outline is that the inequity within the fire department will continue to exist when it comes to paying for benefits. Wanting to serve as mayor, how do you look the firefighters in the eye and pick which one doesn’t have to pay as much for health benefits? That’s unfair. HP: You’ve claimed the investigations into the shelter and the criminal animal cruelty charges stemming from the investigations are political. Regardless of your opinion, the animal shelter’s reputation has been tarnished. What changes would you make to restore it to good standing? KY: Last year, we addressed the issues at the animal shelter, and received a full satisfactory report from the New Jersey Department of Health. However, due to political reasons, those on council

who want the mayor’s seat do not want to acknowledge that, and wants to perpetuate the negativity about the animal shelter. What they don’t want to do is acknowledge the efforts that went into the animal shelter and move forward. It’s not the political narrative they have been providing. When the whole animal shelter issue came to light due to politics and Hamilton being treated unfairly by Gov. Murphy’s administration and Gov. Murphy’s candidate, they would not acknowledge that the animal shelter operates in a satisfactory condition. As the mayor who’s held three fundraisers for the shelter and is 12-for-12 in adoptions of Dog of the Day, when the council subcommittee did not show for the Clear the Shelter event, where your volunteers, staff and the public where there to visit the shelter, it reinforced that this is a political issue that they have perpetuated for over a year. That’s not good government. When you don’t provide good government, that impacts the entire community, hence why the council meetings and the council chambers are an embarrassment to the entire township. HP: One of the issues raised by the council investigation was the need for leadership. Todd Bencivengo, who ran the shelter and is one of two township employees charged with animal cruelty, retired in March. Have you replaced him yet? Do you have someone running the shelter full-time? KY: What Hamilton Township did, we secured an outstanding supervising veterinarian, who oversees the process for medication, intake, the welfare of the animals, the examination of the animals. If any animals are injured, we do bring them to Dr. Boden, and she has been a fantastic addition to the team. She directly oversees and is in the shelter numerous times throughout the week. We are in the process of securing a shelter manager, who will oversee the shelter on a day-to-day basis. We do have an extra staffer in there, helping to work on the unfortunate amount of [public record] requests we have coming into the shelter. Most of those OPRA requests are duplicative from the same individual using an alias, requesting the same exact information. See YAEDE, Page 19

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MARTIN continued from Page 16 cil was a resolution allowing the township to use eminent domain or condemnation on the burned out row homes on East State Street. That was within the first two months I was on council. We sit here now over 18 months later, and my understanding is nothing has been done with those properties. We have groups that I know want to come in, buy those properties and redevelop them into affordable housing units. We’re talking about instead of burned out homes near businesses, we want to make neighborhoods like that nicer to the eye as well as more useful to the citizens who are living there. Take that proactive leadership to a Congoleum property or a Cost Cutters property. With Congoleum specifically, you’ve got to work with the county, you’ve got to work with New Jersey Transit. Something I’ve been advocating for since I’ve been on council is a pedestrian bridge to go over Sloan from the train station to whatever goes at Congoleum, to make sure that’s the best use of that property. One of my biggest disappointments is under the current administration, the landowner got approval to keep a warehouse on the Congoleum property. What you’re now talking about is one of the most expensive pieces of property in Hamilton is going to be used by semi trucks and tractor trailers and things like that. To me, that’s just not an optimal use of the township’s property. HP: A lot of attention has been paid to the state of politics within the township. Many people have said they’ve never seen it quite like this. Council meetings have devolved into shouting matches and profanity. You had to station police officers at council meetings. There’s multiple scandals at town hall, including several criminal charges. The prosecutor’s office raided township offices and confiscated three computers. You are not personally implicated or involved in any of this, but you are council president and part of the government. Why should voters trust you? How will you improve politics in the township?

‘A little communication goes a long way. Open communication goes even a longer way. And when you have that, you can get a lot more done.’ –Jeff Martin, Democratic candidate for Hamilton mayor JM: My understanding of Hamilton politics is there’s been shouting matches and profanity and yelling from people in the gallery for many years before I was on council, going back to 2006 and potentially even earlier than that. In that sense, what’s gone on over the last 20 months isn’t anything different than what’s gone on in prior years. And I’m talking specifically about what’s gone on at council meetings. As it relates to other issues, as it relates to township employees being arrested, being suspended, not being suspended, all of that, it all goes back to leadership. The leader needs to say, “The buck stops with me,” and hold people accountable when they need to be held accountable. We have a cabinetlevel official who is suspended and has been since January. I won’t get into the specifics of this case, but it’s somebody who’s not criminally charged. Yet we had a member of the mayor’s cabinet who was criminally charged and had no action taken against him. That failure in holding people accountable allows other employees to see that there’s disparate treatment of employees depending on who you support and how vocal you are in supporting any one particular person. Equity in holding people accountable is something I learned in the Air Force, and is vitally important not just for that particular person but so that all the other employees will see that they’ll be treated fair and they’ll be treated equally. You start to do that, and at least in the beginning, it starts to turn the page on some of the scandal, on some of the allegations that have been made against a variety of people in the current administration. HP: To your first point, you’re right that the contentiousness has always been a part of the political fabric of the township, particularly leading up to election

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years. You mentioned the mid-2000s. There’s when council appointed Kelly Yaede to be mayor after Bencivengo’s resignation in 2012—that certainly was a contentious time. But I don’t recall a time they’ve ever needed police officers at council meetings. Do you see a problem with the fact that’s needed? JM: Look, obviously I’d rather not have police officers there. I don’t think anybody wants police officers there. But they are there to ensure that the people who want to attend their council meetings feel safe in doing so, and that we have a sergeantin-arms in case protests get too loud or should the meetings get too disruptive. At the beginning of the year, on two separate occasions, I asked people to leave the council meetings because I felt they were being too disruptive. I don’t like doing anything like that. I want more participation. But on the second occasion, you had somebody who didn’t want to leave, and we thought we had to get the police involved to get someone to leave. Both people left without the police having to get involved, but we want to make sure it’s safe for all people to be there. HP: The sewer department has been another hot-button issue, particularly now that the township has sued Robbinsville for money the administration says Robbinsville has not paid. If elected, would you continue to pursue the lawsuit against Robbinsville? JM: Absolutely, if that’s the only way we can get our fair share of what Robbinsville owes, not only retrospectively but prospectively, then we’ll keep the lawsuit. But I would hope that a more open dialogue with [Robbinsville Mayor Dave] Fried and myself would yield quicker and more substantive changes and an agreement for not only a short-term benefit to the residents of Hamilton but a longer term benefit to

the residents of Hamilton. It goes back to what we talked about with a collective-bargained agreement. You have buy in from both sides versus one person unilaterally saying, “This is what it’s going to be,” you get a better relationship not only in the short term but in the long term. What I would want to do is reach out to Mayor Fried within my first few weeks in office, and say, “Here’s the information I have. What information do you need? Let’s figure this out.” I think we can get a better outcome that way than through a lawsuit. My understanding is there hasn’t been much talks or negotiations between the current mayor and Mayor Fried about the sewer. That’s disappointing because a better outcome could have been reached with more communication and certainly less expense to Hamilton taxpayers. HP: The mayor continues to attack you on the sewer issue by repeating one sentence you said in a budget meeting. JM: I know the exact sentence you’re talking about. That was the first budget meeting we had about the sewer department. That was when members of council were concerned that under the budget proposed by the mayor, the sewer department would go bankrupt. For example—and I don’t remember the exact amounts— in 2018 the sewer department spent about $370,000 on electricity. The budget that was put forward to council only proposed $200,000 for electricity. It was the same types of things with other line items, such things as removal of sludge that can’t be stopped, that can’t be avoided that are necessary expenses for running a sewer treatment plant. What I said on the record—and it’s available for the public to OPRA or otherwise obtain—was that my responsibility See MARTIN, Page 20

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‘When you look around the state, most municipalities can’t keep their spending at 1.08%, and we have done that in the 9th largest municipality in New Jersey.’ –Hamilton Mayor Kelly Yaede YAEDE continued from Page 17 The council subcommittee has issued their report, and after the report, they realized all of the issues were addressed, but they can’t move on from it because of the political narrative, to continue that. The shelter is a necessary facility in our community. Where would these animals be taken? We have animals in our shelter for years, receiving humane treatment. Hamilton Township will continue to provide that service. With Dr. Boden, her team, her association with Columbus Animal Hospital, those services will continue. That’s why we have a continuum of animals being adopted from our shelter, thousands from our shelters. Residents approach me and tell me they adopted this animal from the shelter, and they’re happy they had the opportunity to go to the shelter. We will make sure that continues. HP: One of the hallmarks of your administration is an emphasis on taxes, particularly claiming you’ve stabilized taxes. Is it realistic to expect flat taxes? How much longer can you keep it up? KY: Absolutely. The cornerstone of our administration is a continued stable tax rate, strong economic development and controlled spending. We run this township government, when it comes to the financial aspect of it, how any Hamiltonian would run their household budget. Businesses want to come where the municipality keeps taxes stable, so there’s not significant spikes. We do that by always keeping an eye on our spending by balancing economic development and attracting clean ratables. It can be done in the future, and it will continue to be done in the future for when we look long-term. That steadiness provides good ratings. Our spending is lower than inflation. And it keeps the tax rate stable, and we will continue to do that.

When you look around the state, most municipalities can’t keep their spending at 1.08%, and we have done that in the 9th largest municipality in New Jersey. HP: There has been some development in the last four years along Route 33 and Route 130. But there are many areas in need of redevelopment. Kmart just announced it is closing, leaving a shopping center without an anchor. The Congoleum site is an important area. The strip mall next to Cost Cutters remains abandoned. What is your plan for reinvigorating these areas? KY: I’m so glad you asked this question. We have been probably the most aggressive with attracting new businesses and finding out ways to enhance those sites and overcome any hurdles. For example, Congoleum. The biggest issue with Congoleum—how do workers and residents cross over Sloan Avenue to Congoleum? That is a major hurdle for any corporation interested in that site. We realized we had to connect the New Jersey Transit property with Congoleum. We are in negotiations with a company to construct a pedestrian crosswalk over that area. That is a significant achievement as a municipality to work on that hurdle to make sure it continues to be a viable anchor if you would like to bring a corporate headquarters. Also, that site has a warehouse. If there is ever construction for a hotel there, we have met with Grounds For Sculpture, who would like to partner with the hotel to place some of their sculptures around the way and in the hotel. So, it connects the whole corridor significantly to have individuals stay at the hotel and go to Grounds For Sculpture. That’s the first property we looked at and asked, “What is the stumbling block for getting development there?”

Kmart. That will be an indoor entertainment center. We met with the potential buyers, Urban Air, to come in. The day that Kmart closes, they will begin construction. The other property is the upper portion of Cost Cutters. We have received interest from a developer who would like to work with Project Freedom to build housing there. There’s three significant sites that have remained vacant and abandoned that we’ve worked day and night to see if we could fill those properties. Everyone knows the Cost Cutters site was the bane of my existence. Snapbox will be at the bottom portion. And now with the upper portion, to see those two pieces of properties and what it means for that corridor. That bank that just closed across the way, there was interest in that bank, but they were waiting to see what would be on that site. It will be domino effect in that corridor of building. HP: You have two township employees who have been charged with animal cruelty. The state has investigated the health officer and is attempting to strip him of his license. The township CFO is suspended. The county prosecutor charged you and your campaign manager with a disorderly persons offense. On Sept. 11, the county prosecutor’s office sent officers to remove several computers from town hall. With all that has taken place and with the election just a few weeks away, all this will surely be on people’s minds when they vote. Why should voters choose you despite all this? KY: Hamilton has realized the most despicable and divisive politics it has ever realized in its history, and residents across the township are outraged at this level of politics where you weaponize the Attorney General’s office. To come into

Hamilton Township, not any other municipalities, not the city, not any other county with the same practices as our animal shelter, the residents of Hamilton Township have realized this is outside Washington and state gutter politics impacting Hamilton Township. Hamiltonians with skin in the game have been impacted in ways no other town has been impacted. Since the onset of these issues, I have asked, “Why Hamilton?” Why not Burlington, who doesn’t keep animals for seven days? Why not the City of Trenton? Why not Gloucester? Charges against eight individuals, never prosecuted. Why Hamilton Township? Because Gov. Murphy wants this town. My opponent, all of his money has come from outside, statewide donors. Mine comes from Hamiltonians. This is what Hamiltonians have realized. Why our town? Because Gov. Murphy. His handpicked candidate, Jeff Martin, has relied on disgraceful politics in our town. Hence why residents—and I have received multiple letters—do not want to go to council chambers. They’ve let a group of outsiders and troubled individuals disrupt the council chambers. When I was on council, I referred to that chamber as the People’s Chambers. Now council requires three anti-crime, uniformed police officers to attend each council meeting. That’s not fair to the taxpayers. It’s all because Jeff Martin can’t run a council chambers, and he can’t run a town. Gov. Murphy will be running Hamilton Township. As a lifelong resident of Hamilton, I can tell you residents have approached me, and said, “Mayor, we have never seen politics as it is in Hamilton.” And they’ve asked, “Why not other municipalities?” And I say, “It’s because you have a mayor’s race here.” And that is the bottom line with all of this. If there wasn’t a mayor’s election, half of this wouldn’t even be happening. HP: Why would the governor be interested in having control of Hamilton? KY: It’s the ninth largest municipality— Republican controlled—in the state of See YAEDE, Page 21

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MARTIN continued from Page 18 as a member of council was to look out for Hamilton taxpayers to make sure the sewer department didn’t go bankrupt, but also because the sewer department serves Robbinsville, that I also had an obligation in that sense to Robbinsville taxpayers to make sure our sewer department didn’t go bankrupt. I get the mayor wants to cherrypick one line, and not include the words before and after, but if you listen to the whole thing, I was concerned about the budget the mayor proposed causing our sewer department to go bankrupt. HP: The mayor also keeps saying that you winning this election would allow the governor to take over Hamilton. For proof, her campaign has used your wife’s employment as a state political appointee. How do you feel about the mayor involving your wife in this campaign? And how connected are you Gov. Murphy and the state Democratic Party? JM: It’s despicable for the mayor to keep bringing my wife into this campaign. This campaign is about my ideas to make Hamilton better, and my wife doesn’t have anything to do with that. I understand that when she goes after my wife, it’s because she doesn’t have any valid criticisms of me directly. But I think it is a low blow to go after my wife. I’ve probably met the governor twice, and have never talked to him one-onone, and really never said anything more than, “Hi, how are you, governor?” to him. He has nothing to do with me. He has nothing to do with my campaign. There’s things I agree with him on. There’s things I disagree with him on. My concern is for Hamilton. Gov. Murphy isn’t going to be in that seat forever, and as long as I’m mayor, whoever the governor is, I’m going to work with them to advocate on behalf of the residents of Hamilton to make Hamilton the absolute best place it can be. HP: Another issue that has come up during the course of the campaign is the amount of time you’ve lived in Hamilton. How long have you lived here? Do you believe that’s long enough for you to understand and represent the township and its residents? JM: I moved to Hamilton in 2014. Prior to that, I served in the Air Force for four years, and I was stationed in England in four years. I came back to the United States in 2013, got married, and my wife and I were already looking for a house. We were under contract three times. Finally, on the third time, we were able to close and move into Hamilton. I don’t think there’s a minimum amount of time you have to live in a place to be worried about the direction it’s going. I don’t think there’s a minimum amount of time you have to live in a place to want to see it do better and to be involved in making it better. I think residents two years ago knew how long I’ve lived in town, but saw my sincere desire to make this town better, to be involved in its decision making, to make strong, ethical, fact-based decisions to move this town forward. I think residents will see that this year as well. I don’t think there’s a minimum time you need to be here to want to make your town better. For the mayor to suggest otherwise is disingenuous on her part. HP: You’ve had a fast political ascent.

You were elected to council on your first try. You are council president in your second year. Now, halfway through your first term in elected office, you’re your party’s nominee for the top office in Hamilton. What are your political ambitions? JM: I don’t have any. I just want to be mayor of Hamilton. I want to make this town better. My wife and I chose this town to live in, and my only goal is to be elected this year as mayor, and make the town better. HP: Is there anything voters in Hamilton should know about you? JM: Voters should know that in November what they’re going to get is somebody who brings an ethical leadership to town hall. In the Air Force, I had the privilege to serve our country for four years, and the motto for the Air Force— the first two things ring specifically true to me and what I want to bring to the mayor’s office. Integrity first—without integrity, you’re not going to get people to buy in on your decisions, you’re not going to get credible opinions from people or give your opinion on issues. You have to have integrity first. And you have to have “Service before self.” I want to be the mayor because I want to make Hamilton better and bring it in a better direction. To do that, it means sacrificing time away from friends, time away from family. I am 100 percent committed to doing that. I won’t forget that I’m just one of 90,000 people in this town. It’s important for a mayor to never forget that because there’s 90,000 opinions on any issue in Hamilton. You need to be able to humble and listen to all the residents to be able to be their leader. That’s what I intend to do. HP: If elected, what are your top priorities? JM: There’s a few. The first is to address the abandoned and blighted properties we have in town. They’ve become an eyesore in our community, and they’re not contributing anything. In many ways, they’re detracting from our town’s overall betterment, both in terms of an aesthetically pleasing look, and many are contributing nothing to the tax rolls. I talked about the fires on East State Street and the burned-out rowhomes. That would be one of the first things that I prioritize is those properties. The second would be finally consolidating our fire districts into a municipal department. The plan I put forward when I was on council will need to be updated, but it would have saved at a minimum $900,000 every year moving forward. It would provide not only a more cost-efficient fire service in the town, but also a safer fire service for the men and women who serve in our fire department. The third thing would be bringing a proactive leadership style back to the mayor’s office, being willing to listen, being willing to communicate, being willing to talk to residents no matter their political affiliation. I’m proud to have worked on a bipartisan council. We’ve never had a vote where it’s three Democrats on one side and two Republicans on the other. What I’ve known in the 20 months I’ve been on council is that a little communication goes a long way. Open communication goes even a longer way, and when you have that, you can get a lot more done.

that. We cut taxes this year, lowered the YAEDE continued from Page 19 RICH’S New Jersey. They take over Hamilton, crime rate, kept spending under control, they take over this entire county. Gov. received great bond ratings. If you don’t know Hamilton, how can Murphy, who’s contributed and those close to him have held fundraisers for you lead it? This is a stepping stone for Jeff Martin. It is the last bastion of politi- him. This isn’t skin in the game, getting out on a field on a Saturday afternoon. cal stronghold in Mercer County. HP: You said Jeff Martin’s money is This isn’t watching our community go coming from outside of Hamilton Town- through events, whether its Enterovirus, ship, but yours comes from Hamilto- weather events, helping out our neighnians. You haven’t accepted donations bors. The residents of Hamilton Township do not appreciate someone coming in and from outside of Hamilton? KY: Most of my contributions come using our town for his political agenda. locally. 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Four candidates vie for council seats left by Mastrangelo, Schirmer By Rob Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org Four candidates face off for two fouryear terms on the Hamilton Township council. Incumbents Ralph Mastrangelo and Ileana Schirmer, both Republicans, have chosen not to seek re-election to council. Republicans Richard Balgowan and Vinnie Capodanno and Democrats Pat Papero, Jr., and Nancy Phillips hope to fill their seats. The winners will join three Democratic councilmen on the township’s governing body. Richard M. Balgowan, 65, is the founder, CEO and engineer for RM Balgowan Forensic & Engineering Services. The former Hamilton Township public works director for the Glen Gilmore and John Bencivengo administrations, Balgowan is a graduate of Steinert High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is a past executive board member at Nottingham Little League, and he coached baseball teams at the Little League level, Babe Ruth level and competitive/travel baseball up to U17. Balgowan currently serves as administrative liaison for the Hamilton Township Environmental Commission. He has never held public office. Vincent “Vinnie” Capodanno, 72, is a retired union representative for Local 831 Teamsters New York City. He previously

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served terms on the Hamilton Township council as a Democrat and an independent. He volunteers with City of Angels. Pasquale “Pat” Papero, Jr., 42, is a Mercer County sheriff’s officer. A lifelong Hamilton resident, he graduated from Hamilton High West in 1995. Papero earned an associate’s degree from Mercer County Community College, and a bachelor’s in health and exercise science from Rowan University. He has volunteered with Hamilton Little Lads and Hamilton PAL football league, as well as various PBA community events and fundraisers. He has never held public office. Nancy Phillips, 44, is a public school teacher for the South Brunswick Board of Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with honors in humanities from William Paterson University, and her teaching degree and certification from New Jersey City State University. Phillips is a member of the Reynolds Middle School PTA. She is an advocate for

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special medical needs children with the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders, having worked with legislators at the local, state and federal level on guaranteeing special needs children have the treatments and coverage needed in the rare disease community. She is also an advocate for children and adults with food allergies. She has never held public office. The Hamilton Post provided the same five policy questions to each candidate, who then had a week to formulate written responses. The questions and responses appear below: Question 1: The fire consolidation process has taken many turns in the last four years, and has seen its share of challenges. How will you actually make it happen? Balgowan: I, along with my running mate, will vote to dissolve the existing fire districts, without any contingency,

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to ensure State approval. If we can sway one of the remaining members of Council, we can make consolidation a reality, under one municipal department, and achieve significant savings for our taxpayers, while maintaining safety. Capodanno: Being a former member of Local 831 Teamsters and being on their negotiating team, I would be very stern to tell both parties to sit down, forget the politics and bargain in good faith. Papero: I will utilize my extensive experience in public sector collective bargaining to mediate negotiations between township government and the fire union to arrive at a fair and equitable agreement for all parties involved resulting in the best possible service for Hamilton residents at the best possible cost. I believe that a well structured deal could see a tax savings for residents when compared to the existing fire tax structure. Phillips: Fire consolidation is long overdue and will happen with Jeff Martin as our mayor. The first step to make fire consolidation happen is to negotiate a fair agreement between the township and our firefighters. By working together towards a common goal of providing the best possible service to residents and creating a structure for consolidation that is the most efficient, we will be able to save taxpayers money and give the firefighters the tools they need as a unified unit to best serve all of Hamilton Township equally. We must prioritize the safety of all Hamilton residents

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and our firefighters above all else. Question 2: The township animal shelter was the center of a county prosecutor’s investigation that led to animal cruelty charges against two township employees. A township council investigation found several deficiencies in the organization, procedures and training at the shelter. A state investigation led to proceedings to strip the township health officer of his license. Regardless of your opinion on these investigations, because of them the animal shelter now has a tarnished reputation. What changes would you make to restore the animal shelter to good standing? Balgowan: First, I think it is very important to acknowledge the fact that over a year ago, Mayor Yaede’s administration addressed the inspection citations by taking corrective actions, as well as hiring a new supervising veterinarian, implementing electronic records and expanding volunteer opportunities. I support all of those measures. These corrective actions earned a satisfactory status following State re-inspection. Further, the shelter moved to a no kill model, which I also support. Additionally, I would support a shelter office manager position to oversee future compliance and oversight. Capodanno: The animal shelter has made changes to move ahead. A new vet has taken over, and everything has been taken care of. Papero: I will work to regain the confidence of Hamilton residents through the hiring of the most qualified personnel to tend the animal shelter and put in place a method by which the operations of the facility would be monitored and periodic reports made to the mayor and council. Public input on how the operation of the complex might be improved along with comments on that operation going forward would be encouraged. Phillips: The top priority of animal shelters must be the humane treatment of the animals. Shelters shouldn’t be permanent homes for animals. Shelters should be safe, temporary places where animals receive needed care until adopted. The shelter needs strong leadership so animals are properly cared for, according to the law, and taxpayers dollars are being spent efficiently. I’d designate a shelter manager with experience to accomplish these goals. Coordination with rescue groups assisting with spaying and neutering and finding animals good permanent homes should be paramount. Increased promotion and public education regarding animals for adoption should happen frequently. Question 3: Slates from both parties promise to increase economic development in the township. What areas of town need to be developed? What will you do on council to make that a reality? Balgowan: Hamilton has been very fortunate to enjoy high commercial occupancy rates and revitalized retail centers during the past few years. But there are three key ways that members of Council can assist economic development and redevelop-

ment. First, by helping to maintain a stable municipal tax rate that provides predictability for the business community. Second, by reviewing and updating zoning laws to help spur the revitalization of vacant or underutilized commercial properties. Third, by making sure ordinances provide a fair environment for all local businesses. In terms of areas, the former Congoleum site and the Whitehorse-Mercerville and Klockner Road commercial zone are the two areas I would focus upon. Capodanno: Duck Island and across from the train station. Also, some of our older and vacated properties need redevelopment. Papero: Vacant land zoned for new commercial development is quickly dwindling. Meanwhile, our older sections such as South Broad Street, Nottingham Way and others are in need of enhancement and redevelopment. I would invite property owners in these areas to a Township sponsored meeting with our officials to exchange ideas on topics such as how government might be able to assist in the redevelopment process for instance by removing any possibly unrealistic government instituted impediments to that goal. We could also work with real estate professionals for their input. We could apply for Federal or State funds to undertake street improvements such as trees, lighting, benches, etc to help spruce up these areas. I would work with the Mayor and have inspections personnel canvas these ares and cite instances of serious violations of our Commercial Property Maintenance Code. Absentee owners must realize their responsibilities in a meaningful redevelopment process. Phillips: I feel very strongly about economic development because for years I have watched as our township has had increasing vacant commercial properties. For instance, the areas around Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, including the former Cost Cutters Shopping Center and K-Mart, which is slated to close. To bolster our economic development we must work with redevelopment professionals and property owners to bring in new businesses to the vacant commercial spaces before we begin developing new areas. By doing this, we will also get them back onto the tax rolls paying their fair share of property taxes and reduce the burden on Hamiltonians. Question 4: Municipal taxes have been relatively flat for years now, which has required increasingly creative ways to balance the budget without a tax hike. Should voters expect this trend to continue? What else can be done to keep taxes low? Balgowan: Mayor Yaede’s leadership led to a municipal tax decrease at a time when the county, school district and most fire Districts increased taxes. Keeping municipal taxes stable moving forward is possible. But consolidating fire districts under one municipal fire district could help reduce taxes. Additionally, Hamilton has kept sewer rates flat for the past 10 years. If we make Robbinsville pay its fair share for using our sewer system, we can continue this trend. Capodanno: We are 80 employees See COUNCIL, Page 24

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annually, but should it? What changes would you make, if any, to the process for inspecting and issuing licenses to food retail establishments? Balgowan: It is important to understand that State regulations for retail food establishments treat Home Depot, Lowes and Bed, Bath and Beyond the same as any restaurant because they offer packaged food or beverages. I think every Hamiltonian recognizes the difference between those stores and true restaurants. I support true restaurants undergoing annual inspections, and additional inspections, as needed, based upon conditions or reported issues. Capodanno: Keep it that way. Simple, hire another health inspector. Papero: Inspection of and the issuing of licenses to food retail establishments should occur on an annual basis to help assure the safety of the public. Phillips: I believe our food establishments should be inspected annually, if not semi-annually to assure the public that these establishments are following all guidelines and safety procedures. Changes required to make this happen start in the administration with good leadership and responsible staffing. With a township as large as ours, I would evaluate our budget and personnel to create a detailed plan to reach all of these businesses. I have confidence in our local family owned establishments and believe they deserve unbiased and regular inspections. Licenses issued will then be more valuable to both the business owners and the public.

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New faces, two incumbents vie for 3 school board seats By Rob Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org Six candidates are running for three seats on the Hamilton Township Board of Education. The winners each will serve a three-year term on the board. Longtime board member Anthony Celentano opted not to run for re-election, meaning there will be at least one new face on the body when it reorganizes in January 2020. The candidates are incumbent Pamela Kelly, Jason McSheene, Kenneth Nehila, Bobby Sanborn, Janna Sheiman and incumbent Dina Thornton. Nehila and Sheiman are running as a bracketed slate, and will appear stacked on the ballot. Pamela A. “Pam” Kelly, 57, is a current member of the Hamilton Township Board of Education, and seeks her third term on the board. An educator with 35 years experience, Kelly has served as a special education teacher, supervisor, principal, director of human resources and student teacher supervisor. Kelly earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Trenton State College/The College of New Jersey. She attended Hamilton Township schools for grades K-12. Kelly is a member of the board for Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, the Greater Wildwood Yacht Club and Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association, as well as a member of the Zonta Club of Trenton/Mercer.

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Jason McSheene, 33, is a medical communications director. He holds a PhD in molecular biology from Princeton University and a bachelor’s in biomedical sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology. McSheene and his wife live in the McGalliard Elementary School sending district, and have a 1-year-old daughter. This is his first run for elected office. McSheene is a member of the board of trustees and former social justice cochair for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, a member of the board of trustees for Child Care Connection (Mercer County) and a senior division judge for the annual Mercer County Science and Engineering Festival. Kenneth Nehila, 44, has been a union sheet metal worker for 23 years, and a paraprofessional football coach at Hamilton High School West for nine years. He also volunteers as a coach at Sunnybrae Little League, Hamilton PAL

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and Hamilton Pop Warner. Nehila has two children in the district. Bobby Sanborn, 33, is a profit improvement manager at Burlington Stores. He holds a master’s in business administration from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Rochester. This is his first run for elected office. Sanborn is a member of the school district’s Future Facilities Committee, a Grounds for Sculpture member and a member of Mercer County Club Sports. Janna Sheiman, 37, is an attorney. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and a law degree from New York Law School. She is chairman of the board of the Next Level Mentoring Program, which provides mentoring to young women and girls in the community. She has never held public office. Dina Thornton, 48, is a current member of the Hamilton Township Board of Education, and has previously served both on the school board and on the Hamilton Township council. She works as a realtor at Weidel Real Estate and a hairstylist at Salon Cusato. A graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, Thornton attended the Capri Institute of Cosmetology and Princeton School of Real Estate. She has volunteered as PTA president, vice president and secretary, as well as for Ryan’s Quest. Thornton has three children attending Hamilton Township schools. The Hamilton Post provided the same three policy questions to each candidate, who then had a week to formulate written responses. The questions and responses appear below: Question 1: Studies have shown that demographics are shifting in Hamilton. In part because of this, the district has held strategic planning meetings across the township to map out the future of the school district. What is your vision for the re-imagining of the district? Kelly: Our district population is not balanced demographically within our schools. In order to better balance the district racially and socio-economically, we will need to work outside of the traditional school boundary lines. This could be achieved through the creation of magnet schools, such as what has been done in Montclair, N.J. That way families have input into school choice for their children. It will also assist us to focus resources for the various schools, creat-

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ing programs of excellence aligning with their magnet areas rather than trying to offer everything everywhere. I don’t think, at this time, we are in the position to build another school or close current buildings. Hamilton Township voters recently passed a referendum to fund school projects in the areas of safety and security, accessibility and infrastructure stabilization. That work is still ongoing with improvements taking place in all buildings. McSheene: We need to speak bluntly about the long-term capacity and health of our facilities. Any successful longterm solution for a healthy, vibrant Hamilton Township School District involves construction or annexation of at least one new school building within the next 10–15 years. This would be a longterm process that involves repurposing schools and some redistricting. We must work closely with our community stakeholders (families, educators, administrators, community members, etc) to develop clear 5- and 10-year plans that outline a phased facilities and districting strategy. If not, we face more cycles of large, multi-million-dollar, mandatory referendum updates to maintain continually aging infrastructure. Nehila: With 24 buildings across the district that have an average age of 70, our infrastructure is aging. Our children deserve safe, secure, efficient buildings in which to learn. I would much rather see tax dollars going to education and not maintaining 70-year old buildings. Finding a way to ease that burden and introduce new facilities into this district should be priority. Sanborn: I firmly believe the strategic planning the district is undertaking is important for the future of our students. One goal of the strategic plan that I am particularly interested in achieving is the development of new and updated school buildings. As a proud member of the Future Facilities subcommittee which is dealing with the aging school buildings in our district, I have seen the data, and it’s not good. The average building in our district is over 70 years old. It is imperative that we create new, state-of-the-art buildings equipped with the technology needed to get our students college and career ready. We must update our schools. Sheiman: I am a member of the Strategic Planning and Facilities Planning committees, focusing on the future of Hamilton Schools. My vision of the district would include moving towards a K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 system, and working to address overcrowding and over-

flow, to allow students to attend schools that are the closest to their homes and do not require extended time on buses. I believe that we need to find funding opportunities to help build new schools to address overcrowding concerns, and to maintain a low student to teacher ratio to provide strong opportunities and foundations for learning. Thornton: Creating a plan is critical for the future of our school district. There is currently a Facilities Planning Committee, which is having discussions about our infrastructure and the future. There are so many possibilities that it is important to hear from all stakeholders. We have some challenges in Hamilton with older buildings and space. If we consider reconfiguring the grade levels in the district we would be able to open some much needed space and address equity throughout our schools. I believe that we need to look at where we can add on in the future if necessary. You need to engage the community and give everyone the opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas, then together we move forward. Question 2: In the 2017-18 school year, Hamilton Township students were suspended for 1,459 days, the equivalent of eight school years. Elsewhere, educators have embraced a movement called restorative justice, which in part suggests schools should work with students on their issues instead of suspending them. Where do you stand on restorative justice? Should Hamilton implement it? Why or why not? Kelly: I am strongly in favor of implementing the practice of restorative justice. It

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works to help students understand how the consequences of their behaviors affect others. It also provides them opportunities to make amends, make different choices in the future and work to address the root cause of behaviors. The district and school board agree that our suspension rates are too high, so in 2017, a committee made up of staff members, administrators, community and board members was formed to address the suspension problem. They have been using data provided through the student database in Power School to identify causes and patterns in suspensions. Administrators and staff have participated in professional development related to the areas of restorative justice, trauma informed schools and other student support practices which are then being turn-keyed within the schools. The process of changing the culture of discipline from being punitive to being transformative and supportive has begun but we still have a lot of work ahead of us in order to make the transition successful with students, staff and the community. Part of the strategic planning process that has been going on for the past year is focused on the area of school culture to provide alternatives to suspension that support both students and staff members. McSheene: My platform is based on “Education, Equality, and Empathy.” On average, I believe that suspensions rarely satisfy any of these ideals. Suspensions reduce time learning, are not principled in equal access to quality education, and are not empathetic to the students’ true needs. In many cases, suspensions may actively harm the education of students by sequestering them from already limited educa-

tional time and can further aggravate the root causes of misbehavior. Additionally, out-of-school suspensions place an extra burden on working parents/caregivers. Restorative justice practices, such as mediation and resolution building, should be a first-line approach to handling students who demonstrate continued disruptive conflicts with others in their learning environments. Nehila: As a coach, I’m a big believer in accountability. Students should absolutely be held accountable for their actions. I also believe the punishment should fit the crime. Any behavior that deserves a suspension is ultimately a cry for attention, so some form of restorative justice can absolutely be beneficial. Sanborn: I believe in restorative justice. However, to be clear, there are certain circumstances, such as bringing a weapon to school, that warrant a suspension. Using restorative justice does not mean no suspensions occur; but studies show they do decline. And that is key—students who are not in the regular classroom are not getting a proper education. Restorative justice is a system that requires students to address their misdeed and engage with the affected students. Great classrooms already do this—administration and educators work together to build positive behavior systems to praise great choices. Restorative justice simply adds a stronger framework to a school’s discipline system to avoid systemic student removal from class. Sheiman: My experience has been that working with students to identify and address underlying issues is more productive than simply suspending them. When the See SCHOOL BOARD, Page 28

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SCHOOL BOARD continued from Page 27 underlying concern is not addressed, the behaviors or activity will continue, and any reputation or preconceived notions become more pronounced. By engaging the students, working to connect with them and provide them the help and assistance they need, I believe we would see a reduction in behaviors, a reduction in suspensions, and with that we will see an increase in graduation rates and student retention. Thornton: Restorative justice is an alternative method of discipline. When we start building relationships with the children and work with them to address any issues they are having we are helping them to be successful. There are many different aspects to this program and It is important to keep our children in school and learning but at the same time accountable for their actions. This is a program that the district should research and discuss with all stakeholders. Question 3: In 2017-18, 47 percent of black students and 41 percent of Hispanic students at the third grade level in the district failed to meet the standard on the state’s English and Language Arts assessment. The same year, 59 percent of black students at the 11th grade level failed to meet state standards. The data paints a picture of a districtwide achievement gap, with nonwhite students being left behind. What can the board do to combat this? Kelly: In the last couple years, the district has become more data driven when it comes to allotting Title I services. For years, it had been that staff and programs assigned to support our struggling learners were deployed at the same buildings each year because that was how it was always done. We started looking at our in-house assessments and realized the buildings which might have been most in need of support years ago were not the same ones currently identified. That caused us to reassign staff, programs and funding to better support the needs of the current population of students. We now do this annually to make sure services are being deployed to best meet the needs of our learners. Over the last 2-3 years, our population of students from Spanish and non-English speaking households has more than doubled. HTSD has teamed up with The College of New Jersey to provide training to teachers so they can earn their certification for teaching English Language Learners. The district has also provided opportunities for more teachers at the elementary level to get training in the OrtonGillingham multi-sensory method. These techniques are the foundation of the Wilson Reading program, which research has shown to be successful with struggling readers. We implemented the Wilson Reading Fundations program throughout the district for kindergarten and early elementary students. Those students will soon be reaching the third grade. Preliminary data from in-house assessments shows a significant increase in the number of students reading on grade level. We feel this is a good start but know that there is

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much more work to be done. McSheene: A friend once said, “Jason, you’re really smart for a Black guy.” Minority students need to be considered part of “One Hamilton” instead of “others.” As a Black, Latino recipient of a United Negro College Fund fellowship during my PhD dissertation, combating achievement gaps is incredibly important to me. The Board’s role is one that understands that each student, regardless of racial and ethnic background, is different. No single solution will improve education for all students of a particular race. We need to attract, retain and support educators who demonstrate a commitment to Education, Equality, and Empathy. The Board must also recognize and redress errors when educators fail to fulfill these goals. Nehila: The Board needs to examine why black and Hispanic students are not benefitting from the same programs and curriculum that white students are. Do we need to offer more tutoring? Adjust curriculum? Lack of parental involvement and language barriers with parents could also be considered as factors. Sanborn: The first solution to any problem is to admit there is one. This districtwide achievement gap is an equity problem. We must ensure students who are behind get access to the best educators, curriculum, and accommodations to be successful. The district made a huge stride with the WIN (What I Need) period in elementary. But more can be done. We need to leverage the rich academic performance and growth data we have for every student. We need to use that data to inform our Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies to better meet our students at their current level to help them grow. We need to focus more time on those students. Their future depends on it. Sheiman: The statistics do show that we have students being left behind. The board needs to analyze the current programs in place, and if they are not addressing a need and there is a population of students whose needs are not being addressed, we need to look to changing it or enhancing it. A school board’s role is to promote the education of its students, and if we are not able to meet student needs, we need to adapt and modify the programs. As a board, we should look into assistance programs, whether it’s reading programs, providing tutoring support, or more innovative teaching methods to provide stronger opportunities for all of our students. Thornton: Closing the achievement gap is vital to the success of all students. The district needs to continue to identify students that are struggling and get them the resources they need. At the elementary level closing the gap is so critical to the student’s academic success. Programs need to be available for the students that need the additional help. At the secondary level the district has recently implemented additional resources to address students that are struggling with after school tutoring and additional courses. The Board of Education can continue to support the administration as it continues to implement programs and resources to address the achievement gap while constantly reviewing the data to determine its progress and success.

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State Assembly Four candidates are vying for two twoyear terms representing the 14th Legislative District in the state assembly: incumbents Daniel Benson and Wayne DeAngelo, independent Michael Bollentin and Republican challenger Bina Shah. The winners will represent a district that includes Hamilton, Robbinsville, East Windsor and Hightstown in Mercer County, and Cranbury, Jamesburg, Monroe, Plainsboro and Spotswood in Middlesex County. The candidates are i Daniel Benson, a Democrat, is a Hamilton resident. He attended Georgetown University, where he earned degrees in physics and government. He also graduated from Rutgers University with a master’s of public policy in science and technology policy. Benson previously served on the Hamilton Township Council from 2002 to 2005 and on the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 2008 to 2011. He has been an assemblyman since 2011 and has served as the Deputy Speaker since 2018. He is the chair of the Transportation and Independent Authorities committee, and serves on the budget committee, as well as the health and senior services committee. Independent candidate Michael Bollentin is a married father of two boys. A resident of Hightstown, he has served 27 years as an EMT. He worked in law enforcement for 16 years, and currently works in the IT and security industry. He coaches wrestling at the the Kreps Middle School in East Windsor. Bollen-

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tin’s platform is based on bridging the gaps between the two political parties, and creating a government that is fiscally transparent and that passes purposeful and effective legislation. Democrat Wayne DeAngelo, a Hamilton resident, currently is serving his sixth term in the state assembly. A graduate of Steinert High School, he attended the Rupert John Trade School, focusing on electrical. He is currently the president and assistant business manager of IBEW Local 269. DeAngelo served on the Hamilton Township Zoning Board from 2000 to 2001 and then served on the township’s council from 2002 to 2005. He was a township planning board member from 2006 to 2007, and he has served on the New Jersey Council on Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs since 2012. DeAngelo has been an assemblyman since 2008 and is currently the Deputy Speaker. He was the Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore from 2010 to 2015. DeAngelo is the chair of the Telecommunications and Utilities Committee and the vice-chair of the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. He serves on the Appropriations Committee. Bina Shah, a Republican, lives in East Windsor. She works as the broker of record at Legacy Realty LLC, and previously worked as a CPA. Shah has campaigned on a platform of reduced property taxes and improved infrastructure. Shah did not respond to a request for comment, and does not have an active campaign web-

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Local artists find international renown at Artful Deposit gallery By Julia Marnin Nestled in historic Bordentown City is the Artful Deposit, a charming mini art gallery that exhibits fine art for purchase from nationally renowned artists, some of whom hail from Hamilton. The gallery is owned by Bordentown resident CJ Mugavero who has been trusted for curating and connecting collectors with fine art from different mediums for 33 years, including impressionism, vivid landscapes, portraits, surrealism and abstract art. “Some people buy art as a full-time investment, and some people buy art just because they can’t live without it,” Mugavero says. “I am one of those people. My house looks like this,” she says, gesturing to the curated space around her. A step into her 250-square-food shop is otherworldly. You’ll see an assortment of colors and hues with walls painted gold. All the original pieces she has curated are arranged in a decadent display of the small space her gallery occupies. “A lot of these artists are incredibly talented and special people. They need me to be here to promote them and brag about them,” Mugavero says. She represents over 20 artists that have earned regional, national and international acclaim. Some artists are local, such as Hamilton residents Thomas Kelly, whose work has roots in Expressionism, and Hanneke de Neve, an artist who moved here from the Netherlands.

Artful Deposit owner CJ Mugavero sits on the steps of her Bordentown City galler y, which exhibits art from internationally renowned artists like Hamilton residents Thomas Kelly (painting at bottom right), Hanneke de Neve and Louis Russomanno. (Staff photo by Samantha Sciarrotta.) Kelly, who writes a monthly art column for the Hamilton Post, says almost half of his 300 paintings have been sold through the gallery. He has been represented by Mugavero since 1998. As times have changed over the past 33 years, Mugavero and her gallery have learned to change with it. The Artful Deposit has not always been located on

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understood it right away and liked it,” Kelly says. “The first year she sold about 20 of my pieces and I thought...this is awesome.” His paintings are narrative with different human figures and people that view his work bring their own story to it. “The thing with gallery owners and curators is the trust factor, people trust them that it’s good and they don’t have to worry if it’s quality art or not, that’s the value added that the owners give to the public,” Kelly says. Other artists local to the area that she represents include Louis Russomanno, a Hamilton resident who is a self-taught artist. Mugavero also represents about six artists from other parts of the country, like the West Coast. “We’re their East Coast representation, and I’ve gained a lot of notoriety on social media because of that,” she says. “People travel for fine art, it’s not like a deli, art is a very niche product. If people want to own Alan Fetterman’s work, they’re gonna find me and they’re going to hopefully find the piece or I will find the piece for them.” Mugavero works hard to track down a specific piece a client wants, or she will ask them for a specific scene or style they want and will search for a piece that she believes they will love. “I’m always delivering pieces,” she says. She is constantly asking her artists to bring in more of their work, and will occasionally see if an artist will do a specific request. “I am so thrilled to have been apart of all these artists’ stories. The working artist is truly doing what their lives calling is,” Mugavero says. “It’s important to support and honor their talent, art is about the beauty of life.”

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Steinert’s Giglio wins 300th game as freshman coach It was obvious something special was going on just by the line of cars parked along both sides of Estates Boulevard. It became even more apparent after slipping through the bushes on to the Reynolds Middle School lower field, where the pitch was lined with so many spectators it had the feel of a state or county tournament game. But it was a freshman boys’ soccer game. And yet there they were—parents, former players, current players, students all in full throat. For a freshman game! And that was all one needed to know about the impact that Jim “Jules” Giglio has had on the Steinert High School soccer program and community in general for the past three-plus decades. It was Friday, Sept. 6, and the first game of Giglio’s 32nd year as the freshman coach. The crowd was there to see him win his 300th game. The fledgling Spartans did not disappoint, taking a 5-3 victory over Lawrence and igniting a celebration with Giglio in the middle. When it subsided, the usually stoic Jules had trouble holding back

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had when he started. That’s what it was all about. He always tried to get the most out of his players and make you believe in yourself more than you did. That’s what he’s still doing today. Three hundred wins is pretty amazing. Think of all the kids he’s impacted, not only as soccer players but in their life. This is a guy that has pushed guys into successful lives in the future.” Another former Giglio disciple, Anthony Tessein, is now Steinert’s varsity boys’ coach. He not only played for Giglio, but inherits the players that Giglio helped mold when they first arrived in the program. “Coach Giglio preaches hard work, dedication and respect,” Tessein said. “Anyone that has ever played for Jules can attest to that. He shapes boys into young men and the lessons he teaches at the freshman level makes my job much easier. He is the ultimate professional and he is one of the most important pieces of our program.”

‘Oh my God, it’s unbelievable.’ –Steinert High freshman boys’ soccer coach Jim Giglio after winning his 300th game

Tessein took over for Todd Jacobs, who was a sophomore on the varsity when Giglio started coaching in 1988. Jacobs watched the coach work his magic on others when they first donned Steinert’s green and white. “Jules has always established a great bond with his players,” Jacobs said. “I had the great opportunity to teach many of his former players, and many of them tell great stories about their freshman year and coach Giglio. Jules gets the most out of his players because they see the passion that he coaches with. His players want to perform well, and they don’t want to let him or the program down. Jules does a great job educating his players about the history of the program. “I’ve seen Jules use tough love with the players in order to get them to push themselves to be a better student-athlete. In the end, the player will get a pat on the back, with a ‘job well done,’ comment from coach Giglio.” What makes it all so remarkable is that Giglio gas remained at the same level for so long. In most cases, a young coach takes a freshman job in hopes of moving up to varsity someday. Giglio did that with girls’ basketball, serving Sat e deta vent ilS

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as freshman coach before taking the varsity job and excelling at it. He is now back with the freshman girls. He admits that if he did not coach the girls’ basketball varsity team, he might have been tempted to take over the soccer varsity. But after proving he could do it at the highest level, he was content to stay right where he is in soccer. Even as a young first-year coach, he had no desire to move up. “I had opportunities, but I wanted to stay with the freshmen,” Giglio said. “I just love the freshmen. I had no desire to coach at the varsity level. The varsity guys leave me alone. We try to do the same system as the JV and varsity, but pretty much they say, ‘Jules, you’re on your own.’ This is my field (at Reynolds). I come down here, nobody bothers me. It’s great. It’s awesome.” Giglio feels that coaching 9th-graders keeps him young, and Tessein firmly agrees. “I don’t know if that’s his motivation,” he said. “But I swear he doesn’t look a day older than when I played on his freshman team in 1997.” Giglio played just one year of soccer at Notre Dame High School, where he starred as a pitcher on the baseball team. His first year as freshman coach was the last year Steinert won a state title under Paul Tessein and assistant Rich Giallella. Giglio credits both of them for “teaching me everything I know about coaching soccer.” Since then, Giglio has served under varsity coaches Jack Bell, Eric Hastings, Jacobs and Tessein. When he started,

Steinert High School freshmen boys’ soccer coach Jim Giglio celebrates his 300th career victor y at the freshman level Sept. 6, 2019 in Hamilton, after the Spartans defeated Lawrence, 5-3. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) Giglio was partying in Long Beach Island shore houses he rented with his buddies. He is now the mature father of two beautiful girls. A plethora of JV coaches have come and gone over that time, but Giglio remains Old Man River and just keeps rolling along. “A lot of programs, the freshman coach leaves after one or two years,” Steinert Athletic Director Steve Gazdek said. “It’s nice we have that stability at

the freshman level. It’s a big thing, not only for the kids but for the parents. The parents know there’s a stable, good, experienced coach that their eighthgrader who will be a ninth-grade athlete will get some good lessons from.” There is no glory at the freshman level, as wins are secondary to player development. And yet it’s an extremely important position. “It says a lot that he’s here for the

kids,” Gazdek said. “He’s here as a teacher, he’s here to be a coach. He’s not a win-loss type of person as much as he’s here for the teaching aspect. At the freshman level, it’s all about the way you teach values and work habits. He’s a teacher and he wants to instill his values and his work ethic on to the kids.” Jacobs agreed, adding, “The freshman coach plays a vital role in the success of a program. It’s the first impression that the incoming freshmen receive. Jules takes full advantage of the opportunity to set the tone for the soccer program.” That is what it’s all about for Giglio. He realizes a varsity coach is working year-round and the responsibilities can spread a guy very thin. He loves the fact that his job lasts from August through October (and December through February for basketball) and his sole mission is to prepare players for the next level. “They’re molded down here and the finishing touches are up there,” Giglio said. “When I see them play and see them score a goal for varsity, it’s awesome. Here they’re young boys, and then they become men as they get older, it’s great. “Sometimes you see them as a freshman and they come out the next year and you go, ‘Wow, what happened to you?’ They grew six inches or they filled out, when as freshmen they were like a little pencil. For 32 years, every Saturday is our fitness day. We run five miles in the park, we go in the weight room, we swim laps in the pool. The kids love it.” And when win No. 300 was in the books, they showed just how much they love Jules.

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Notre Dame’s Silva uses lessons learned in his native Brazil By Rich Fisher He doesn’t go by just Guiliano, but he does hail from the same country that produced the greatest single-name soccer player in the world. Guiliano Silva arrived in Hamilton Township four years ago from Brazil, home of the legendary Pelé. There are also tons of other great players from the South American nation, which gave Silva a strong breeding ground while growing up. “It’s amazing,” he said. “Since the day I was born I’ve been kicking the ball every day. Then I got here and I just do my thing. It’s very intense in Brazil. It is way different than here. The guys really work hard. I’m not saying they don’t work hard here but it’s like it’s their life over there.” Unlike Americans, the Notre Dame High School senior midfielder didn’t have to pay club teams a fortune to get quality competition. He got his education from pick-up fútbol, as it’s known throughout the rest of the world. “When I was in Brazil I didn’t play in any clubs, it’s too expensive,” he said. “I was just messing around with my friends, waiting until my time came. My mom came over here, then she called me (and said) ‘You wanna come over?’ and I came.” The moment he arrived, Silva was impressed by the soccer opportunities

offered in the United States, at both the recreation and high school level. In fact, he was impressed by everything. “Here, it’s a way better life to live in, and there’s more chances to play soccer,” he said. “And I’m just enjoying living in it.” And first-year Irish coach Dan Donigan enjoys having him, as Silva’s skills on the field are obvious even though he doesn’t bring much attention to himself in other ways. “I’m still tr ying to get a good read on him,” Donigan said during the season’s second week. “He’s a ver y hard individual to read. He’s pretty quiet and withdrawn. He has to have a personality on the field. That’s what I’m tr ying to bring out of him, that’s the biggest thing, is that he has to have a personality.” In other words, just having talent isn’t enough for a player of Silva’s potential to get to where he wants to go. “Having a personality means being able to communicate, being vocal,” Donigan said. “Because he’s quiet, he’s hard to read. So your teammates are ‘What’s he thinking? What does he want me to do? Where does he want me to go?’ I think good players have a good personality on and off the field. For me, just getting to know him, he needs to be more outgoing, he needs to be more of a leader because he plays like it, but he has to show it verbally. He has to be

but it’s gonna take time.” With all that being said, Silva is still a dominant force just by the way he plays. In his first year he was called up from the freshman team by varsity coach Mike Perone, who was in his final year at the helm. Perone made sure Silva knew how good he was. “He talked to me,” Silva said. “He told me I was a good guy who could help the other guys.” Silva played the next two years under Rich Leedom and this season Donigan is working hard to allow the Brazilian to reach his full potential. “I really like him,” the former Steinert great said. “He’s very technical. He’s got good size, he can dribble out of pressure. He’s a very good central player. I think there’s a spot for him at the next level, but he’s got to continue to grow and develop as a player. “He’s great on the ball, he makes Guiliano Silva arrived in Hamilton four years ago from Brazil. He’s good decisions on the ball, he’s very now a vital cog for the Notre Dame dangerous. He single-handedly can boys’ soccer midfield. (Photo by break games open. I still have a little more time with him, I think he’s gonna Rich Fisher.) continue to grow and mature as a player, and I do think he’s going to play at the next level.” more boisterous about it.” As of Sept. 19, Silva had four goals and Silva is the first to agree with Donigan, who is his third coach in four years two assists from his central-midfield spot this year, and he feels his most imporat Notre Dame. “I am very quiet,” Silva said. “I really tant role is “to control the midfield and don’t talk in a game. When I talk, I have send through balls to Chris (O’Neill) something to say. I’ve gotta work on that, and Danny Bensch up top.”

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Donigan feels that Silva has the ability to score goals and set up teammates. “He’s more of a playmaker but I also think he can get on the end of things and finish,” the coach said. “I’ve seen him score some great goals in the preseason and during the regular season. So far he’s had some great goals so I think he’s very capable of being a wellrounded player.” Silva scored Notre Dame’s first goal in a 3-0 victory over Bordentown Sep. 14, but Scotties coach Jason Zablow was impressed with more than just his ability to find the back of the net. “Their midfield was strong as a whole but he was probably the best player on the field that day,” Zablow said. “He kept us under duress for the 80 minutes we played them. It made it hard where we had to adjust our strategy and we couldn’t play through the midfield like we generally like to. It was hard to link up with our own midfield and we had to skip them a little bit because Silva was

kind of taking over the game.” Zablow felt that Bordentown’s best run of play during the match was the 15 minutes that Silva was on the bench. “Then he came back in, and they kind of took the game back a little,” Zablow said. “I don’t think it was a coincidence.” As a Division I college coach for nearly two decades, Donigan has seen his share of good players. So his observations of Silva have to be taken seriously. “He’s made some plays I was very impressed by, that not a lot of players are capable of doing,” Donigan said. “So I’ve seen a lot out of his game already in a short period of time that I haven’t seen out of a lot of players in a long period of time. He’s nice.” He hopes to be even nicer in an attempt to reach the next level. “I do want to go to college, and I want to play professional,” Silva said. “Hopefully my dream comes true.”

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Preparation helps West goalie Scordato compete with the best By Rich Fisher In the world of sports, it is common knowledge teams best prepare for postseason play by competing against a tough schedule earlier in the season. The same can be said for players themselves, who improve their skills by battling against opponents better than themselves early in their career. Giuseppe Scordato found himself in that opportunistic situation in his midteens, and it has resulted in the senior being one of the Colonial Valley Conference’s outstanding soccer goalies for Hamilton West. “I never had the privilege of being able to go to a lot of camps so I actually started out my first camp my sophomore year,” Scordato said. “That’s how I found my Princeton FC team, and ever since then I feel like I’m improving. They didn’t have a U16 or U17 team so I had to play U18 when I was 16. Then we went up to U19, so when I was 17, I was playing against some kids that were about to commit to college and stuff. “That helped me a lot with their exposure. I was a little rocky playing against U19 kids, but as the season went on I was able to adjust to how they played. I was able to see balls I wasn’t able to see before, reach balls I wasn’t able to reach before.” Not to mention, the game didn’t seem quite as fast when he returned to the varsity level at West. Scordato came in fairly

Hamilton High West goalie Giuseppe Scordato has four shutouts in his career and routinely keeps the Hornets in games. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) raw as a freshman and was forced into varsity action early that season due to injury to the starter. He has been there ever since. “He definitely had a lot of potential, obviously, since he’s lived up to it,” Hornets coach Chris Morales said. “I think just gaining his confidence was a big thing, coming in as a freshman, even as

a sophomore. That’s especially tough for goalkeeper, you see a lot of physicality in that position. It’s kind of growing into his own and claiming what’s his.” Scordato made 11 saves as a freshman, 93 as a sophomore and 132 as a junior. He recorded 15 games with double figures in saves, has authored four shutouts and had four other games

where he allowed just one goal; all on teams with losing records. This year, although Hamilton got off to a 1-4-1 start, Scordato continued to play consistent in goal and keep Hamilton in games. “He really fine-tuned his fundamentals and understanding of the game the past three years,” Morales said. “I think he really sets himself apart from the other keepers. He’s progressed in leaps and bounds. In my opinion he’s one of the best keepers in the league. His reaction time is second to none. He’s got a huge punt, he’s vocal, he’s strong and he commands the box. He’s a captain, he’s a leader on the team, he’s a leader on the field. He’s composed. He’s a guy you can always count on.” Scordato started his career as a defender in the Hamilton Recreation League before moving to the Hamilton Hammerheads travel team at age 11. One day his coach asked if he wanted to try goalie, which was a foreshadowing of his freshman year at West. “Our goalie got hurt, and they just threw me in,” he said. “I wasn’t supposed to play that game. I was like, ‘Why me?’ but I guess everything happens for a reason.” So, why him? “He just said, ‘You’re defense, just get in there. You got it,’” Scordato said with a laugh. And so he trudged out to goal and did the best he could. “Obviously I wasn’t playing spectac-

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ular,” Scordato said. “But I had a few saves. After that I was like, ‘I think this position is something I want to try out.’ My coach put me back in, and I ended up starting the rest of the seasons I played with them. “Ever since then I’ve been hooked on the feeling of making the save. As I progressed and got better, making a game-changing save is the best feeling. It can’t compare to anything else.” Scordato remained with the Hammerheads for four years and helped them to nationally ranked status. The team broke up once the players attended high school, and Scordato entered Hamilton along with Hammerheads teammate Stephen Mizsak, who plays defense right in front of the keeper. “He’s the rock I have in front of me,” Scordato said. One of the issues Scordato has conquered since playing high school soccer is not dwelling when he allows a goal. “Since I was defense I had that mentality that ‘This is my fault, it got past me,’” he said. “But as I got older and more mature I began to realize if I keep doing that I’m gonna keep conceding goals. So I learned to deal with it.”

Morales agreed, saying, “He bounces right back. It’s the kind of thing that we forgive ourselves but we don’t forget and we move on to the next day.” In assessing his physical traits, Morales feels he has “decent vision” and is quick off his feet when need be. “I’m able to dive to areas of the goal where most goalies in high school can’t,” he said. “I’ve been able to get to some places a lot of people think I couldn’t get to.” One thing is certain. Scordato’s presence in goal is a calming influence for Morales. “Oh yeah,” the coach said. “It’s one less thing that the team has to worry about. He’s so reliable I never have to think twice about him.” When he’s not playing soccer, Scordato is in Hamilton’s Unified Club, Key Club and Junior Achievement Club. He is hoping to get recruited to play soccer but if not, he will focus on majoring in business and perhaps go into human resources. He is taking three Advanced Placement courses this year, which is why soccer is such a nice escape for him. “Whenever I come on the field, I forget everything,” he said. “This is my fun. When I make those saves, it’s amazing.”

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‘Wild’ about soccer, Northstars’ midfielder makes name for himself By Rich Fisher Nottingham High physical education teacher Al Offredo, who also runs the clock at varsity soccer games, remembers having Wild Jeff Fileus in his ninthgrade gym class four years ago. Fileus was just learning English after moving here from Haiti in eighth grade, but he knew enough to ask one question perfectly clear. “Every day he’d come in and say, ‘Coach, we play soccer today? We play soccer?’” Offredo recalled. “I said, ‘Jeff, we played three straight days just for you. Not everyone wants to play soccer every day.” Except Wild Jeff, who is wild about soccer. Thankfully for Northstars head coach Mike Braender, he’s not wild in any other ways. “It was incredible,” Braender said. “His freshman year he sent me a form to come to my camp, it said ‘Wild Jeff.’ I said, ‘This is crazy I have a kid named Wild on the team.’ He said, ‘Well, that’s my name,’ but he is as not as wild as his wild name projects.” Fileus laughs when the subject comes up, saying, “Sometimes people will think I’m like a wild man. But when you talk to me you’re gonna find out who I am.” Just who is he? Actually, Fileus is an intense, hard-nosed player in the heat of battle, but a polite, gracious and thoughtful young man off the field.

And though he grew up with the name, he’s still not too sure how it came about it. “It’s funny, when I first came here, when everybody saw my name they were laughing,” Fileus said. “I didn’t speak English, so I didn’t know the meaning of it and what wild meant. It’s a pretty cool name. Not everybody has it. I don’t know where my parents got it from, but they named me Wild Jeff, so. . .over (in Haiti) it was just Wild Jeff. No big deal.” What is a big deal, is what Fileus means to the Northstars. He, along with goalie Pat Luckie, are the backbone of a Nottingham team that is looking for an improved season this year. Fileus is not really a stat guy, but as a central midfielder he is outstanding at controlling the ball and moving it forward, and his frenetic pace has him all over the field. “I like him to do it all,” Braender said. “I like him to control that middle of the field as much as possible, but also push up and score some goals for us and help out in that category, which we kind of struggled with last year.” Fileus has put in the time to be just that type of player. “He’s a great kid, a hard worker,” Braender said. “Probably the hardest worker on the team. He was out there by himself every day this summer trying to perfect his craft and it really shows. He’s in the best shape on the field and the hardest worker for sure.”

Nottingham High School senior Wild Jeff Fileus runs the Northstars boys’ soccer team through his center midfield position. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) During the Northstars 1-0 win over Trenton, in which Fileus drew a penalty kick when he was pushed from behind on a breakaway, Tornadoes’ coach Joe Fink had praise for his opponent. “He’s a good player,” Fink said. “He plays hard. He played pretty smart today, and he’s a great kid on top of it.”

Fileus gained his soccer knowledge while growing up in Haiti, where the sport was as much a part of his life as breakfast, lunch and dinner. “In Haiti, that’s the only sport we basically play,” he said. “I grew up playing soccer since I don’t know what age. I just played after school and stuff. I never played for a travel team or a school team, I just played for fun. And it was great because I could play any time. Every time we came home from school, I didn’t study and stuff, I went right to soccer.” Upon arriving in America, however (he attended Crockett Middle School in eighth grade), Fileus quickly discovered he had to study if he wanted to play soccer. “I came here, and I gotta follow my dream now, make it come true,” he said. “This country has helped me a lot. It’s let me play for my high school, that’s the best thing I have. When I saw I could play for my school, I came and worked hard every day in practice, worked hard in class. I have to keep my head up so the dream comes true.” Fileus is also a wrestler, but considers soccer his main sport and he hopes to play in college. He was on JV as a freshman and played sparingly as a sophomore, but became an integral part of the team last year. “He’s been a two-year captain,” Braender noted. “His skill has improved, and he’s been pushing himself to make players around him better as well. It’s

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never have learned English so fast.” He has also learned his role as a player, which is one of the most important roles on the field. “Every time I get the ball on my feet I move as fast as I can,” he said. “You have to get it and move it forward, you can’t go back. They’re moving hard on you. If you lose the ball in the midfield you put the defense in trouble.” Braender pointed out, “He’s definitely dangerous every time he gets the ball. He just loves the game. He pushes himself every single day to be better, and it shows.” His desire to play started showing during 9th-grade gym class. “I was so excited to start playing soccer,” Fileus said of why he begged Offredo to play each day. “I never played for a team before. My freshman year I was so excited to play soccer in gym. We came from a long way, I wanted to play.” And play, he does. At a very high level that puts opponents on edge. “That’s why he’s Wild Jeff,” Fink said with a grin. It’s nice to see at least somebody knows why.

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Friday, October 4

Gloria: A Life, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Emily Mann’s play tells the story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem. 8 p.m. State House Artwork Tour, New Jersey Statehouse, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609847-3150. njstatehousetours.org. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Erin McKeown, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Musician, writer, and producer performs in the theater’s new, intimate Matthews Lobby venue. 8 p.m. Capital Singers of Trenton, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, 609-434-2781. capitalsingers.org. Donor reception and season preview includes cocktails, live music. $50. Registration required. 6:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 12th & 13th 10am-5pm Shuttle from the school available

Over 100 Juried Crafters Unique Festival Foods Live Entertainment Petting Zoo • Inflatables Wine Tasting • Unicorn Rides FREE PARKING • Festival held on South Main Street, Church Street, Behind Imlay House and in Heritage Park in Allentown, NJ FOR MORE INFO, EMAIL US AT ABCAofNJ@GMAIL.COM

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Saturday, October 5

Day of Dance: The Outlet Dance Project, Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. groundsforsculpture.org. the 15th annual Outlet Dance Project Festival featuring site-specific dance performances. $20, $17 students, ages 5 and younger free. 1 p.m. Leading Ladies, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Com-

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Motown's Greatest Hits with vocal quartet Spectrum

Call 215-893-1999 or visit www.ticketphiladelphia.org to purchase For more information about patron tickets or sponsorships, please contact Jane Millner at 609-896-9500, ext 2215 or jmillner@slrc.org. The concert will benefit the patients and residents of St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center and Morris Hall.

Saturday, October 19, 2019 7:00p.m. (Doors open at 6:45p.m.) Kuser Farm Mansion 390 Newkirk Avenue Hamilton NJ 08610 Please join Matt Cook and his team from Princeton Area Paranormal as they demonstrate some ghost hunting techniques and equipment. They will have some experiences to share and will attempt to answer some of your paranormal questions. Just in time for Halloween! Can you make the Ghostbusters Claim? I ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost. Chairs are provided, however you are invited to bring a chair cushion for extra comfort.

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1 Mile Walk Veteran Tributes Pet Costume Contest Adoption Meet & Greet Local Vendors Food Trucks Live Music Prizes To register and for more information, visit www.vetsnpetshamilton.com

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munity College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc. org. Ken Ludwig farce about two down-ontheir-luck British actors. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Gloria: A Life, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. Emily Mann’s play tells the story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Amazing Kreskin, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609424-3766. mancave.com. $25. 7 p.m. Guitarist Dick Gratton, Halo Pub, 4617 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, 609-586-1811. Vocals by Kim Rogers. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night, Starbucks, 102 South Warren Street, Trenton. Music, spoken word, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and more. 3 p.m. Southside Wanderers, Ivy Tavern, 3108 South Broad Street, Hamilton, 609-888-1435. Playing oldies, Motown, British invasion, and classic rock. No cover charge. 9 p.m. Motown with the Philly Pops, Foundation of Morris Hall/St. Lawrence, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 215-893-1999. ticketphiladelphia. org. Motown’s greatest hits with vocal quartet Spectrum. Register. $35 to $90. Benefits the patients and residents of St. Lawrence Rehabilitation and Morris Hall. 7:30 p.m. Kilt Fest, Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Road, Bordentown. kiltfestusa.com. Medieval Celtic Festival and Highland Games. $10-$30. 9 a.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scarecrow Contest, Hamilton Township Free Public Lbrary, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. hamiltonnjpl. org. Prizes awarded to the top three entries. All ages. 9 a.m.

Sunday, October 6

Leading Ladies, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc. org. Ken Ludwig farce about two down-ontheir-luck British actors. 2 p.m. The Amazing Kreskin, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609424-3766. mancave.com. $25. 6 p.m. City of Homes and others, Championship Bar, 931 Chambers Street, Trenton, 609-3947437. /championshipbartrenton.com. Live music event. $10. 7 p.m. Kilt Fest, Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Road, Bordentown. kiltfestusa.com. Medieval Celtic Festival and Highland Games. $10-$30. 9 a.m. Bordentown City Farmers Market, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. facebook.com/bordentownfarmersmarket. Crafts, locally-grown produce and food and more. 9 a.m. Nicotine Anonymous, Lower Bucks Hospital, 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA. Meeting for those seeking to be nicotine free. Free. 7 p.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Princeton Battlefield Tour, Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Street, Princeton. pbs1777.org. Learn about the Battle of Princeton, which ended the campaigns of the Ten Crucial Days that began with Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River. $7. 1 p.m.

Monday, October 7

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PUSH Support Group, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxton Avenue, Hamilton, 609-213-1585. Meet to discuss all types of anxiety disorders. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Killarney’s, 1644 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-5861166. quizzoholics.com. Free trivia every Monday. 8 p.m.

Tuesday, October 8

Open Mic Night, Trenton Social, 449 South Broad Street, Trenton. facebook.com/trentonsocial. Hosted by Sean Ladden and Kyle

Walter, 8 p.m. Favorite Ancestors Night, Hamilton Township Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Way, Hamilton. cjgcnj.com. Central Jersey Genealogical Club meeting. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9

Country Line Dancing Class, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-3937300. coopersnj.com. $10. 7 p.m. Ram, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $10. 7:30 p.m. Private Reiki Sessions, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Register for a private Reiki session. $40 for a half hour. $80 for one hour. By appointment only. 5 p.m. Safety and Security in Today’s World, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Designed for young women to learn personal safety tips and have an introduction to using self-defensive techniques to protect themselves and others. Register. 6 p.m. Tea and Tour, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven. org. A docent-led tour of the museum followed by tea and refreshments. Registration required. $22. 1 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, October 10

Music at St. Michael’s, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 140 North Warren Street, Trenton. stmichaelstrenton.org. Volanti Flute Quartet. performs. Bring a bag lunch. Free. 12:15 p.m. The Red Elvises, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown. mancavenj.com. From the former Soviet Union. $10. 8 p.m. The Red Elvises, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. eventbrite.com. $25. 7:30 p.m. Shining Lights Gala, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, Stone Terace, 275 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-393-9922. icgmc. org. $70. Register by October 2. 6 p.m. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Hamilton Township Free Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. hamiltonnjpl.org. Presentation by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk. Free. 6 p.m. Just for Girls, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Bring your 9-to11-year-old daughter to an introduction to puberty, body image, self-esteem and nutrition. American Girl: The Care and Keeping of You book included. $12. Register. 6 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, 609-2919232. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.

Friday, October 11

Tartuffe, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Ranjit Bolt’s new translation of Moliere’s 1664 comedy of lust, deceit, and false piety. Through October 20. 8 p.m. Statehouse Artwork Tour, New Jersey State House, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609847-3150. patriotsweek.com. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Guitarist Dick Gratton, Cook Athletic Association, 411 Hobart Avenue, Hamilton, 609941-8114. Vocals by Kim Robinson. 6 p.m. Kids Count ALS Conference, Hope Loves Company, Robert Wood Johnson Conference Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton. hlckidscount.org. Information and resources for those who want to provide support to a child affected by ALS. $20 and up. Free for

those living with ALS. Register. 8:15 a.m. Ladies Night Out, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Painting, fun and an informative lecture on preventing breast cancer in 2019. Refreshments served. Register. 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 12

Tartuffe, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Ranjit Bolt’s new translation of Moliere’s 1664 comedy of lust, deceit, and false piety. 8 p.m. Walter Staib, Trent House Association, Trinity Episcopal Church, 801 West State Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. williamtrenthouse. org. Talk and book signing by the chef, author and television host. $40. Reservations required. 4 p.m. Loyal Song: Music of the French and Indian War, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776. barracks.org. The Practitioners of Musick perform a range of sacred and secular music. Refreshments served. $25. Register. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night, Starbucks, 102 South Warren Street, Trenton. Music, spoken word, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and more. 3 p.m. Pale Moon Gang and Black Light Medusa, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown. mancavenj.com. $12. 7:30 p.m. Trenton Rotary Corn-Hole Tournament, Trenton Thunder Arm & Hammer Ball Park, One Thunder Road, Trenton. trentonrotary.org. A Trenton Rotary Club fundraiser. $25 spectators, $150 team. 11 a.m. Community Fall Fest, Genesis Biotechnology Goup Campus, 1000 Waterview Drive, Hamilton, 877-269-0090. Crafts, activities, and live music. Free. 10 a.m. Pork Dinner and Choral Concert, First Baptist Church of Bordentown, 127 Prince Street, Bordentown. Pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, stewed apples, string beans, and dessert, followed by a choir concert. A fundraiser for the Greater Bordentown Area Good Neighbor Guild. $12, $8 ages 5-12. 5 p.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, October 13

Tartuffe, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Ranjit Bolt’s new translation of Moliere’s 1664 comedy of lust, deceit, and false piety. 2 p.m. Bordentown City Farmers Market, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. facebook.com/bordentownfarmersmarket. Crafts, locally-grown produce and food and more. 9 a.m. Nicotine Anonymous, Lower Bucks Hospital, 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA. Meeting for those seeking to be nicotine free. Free. 7 p.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sports Card and Collectibles Show, Town Inn, 1083 Route 206 North, Bordentown, 732690-2476. rksportspromotions.com. $2. Children under 6 free. 9 a.m. Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer’s New Jersey, Educational Testing Service, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton. alznj.org. Threemile walk followed by refreshments, music, and door prizes. Register. On-site registration opens at 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Monday, October 14

PUSH Support Group, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxton Avenue, Hamilton, 609-213-1585. Meet to discuss all types of anxiety disorders. 7 p.m. Meetings, PFLAG Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. pflagprinceton. org. Support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. Peer-facilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe,

confidential, non-judgmental setting. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Killarney’s, 1644 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-5861166. quizzoholics.com. Free trivia every Monday. 8 p.m.

Tuesday, October 15

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night, Trenton Social, 449 South Broad Street, Trenton. facebook.com/trentonsocial. Hosted by Sean Ladden and Kyle Walter, 8 p.m. Private Reiki Sessions, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Register for a private Reiki session. $40 for a half hour. $80 for one hour. By appointment only. 2 p.m. Fall Mini Medical School, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Eight-week course taught by RWJ Hamilton physicians. $100. High school students free. Register. 6 p.m. The Road to Assunpink Creek: Liberty’s Desperate Hour and the Ten Crucial Days of the American Revolution, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-3961776. barracks.org. Author David Price presents. Free. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 16

Ailey II, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, the company presents a modern dance performance. 7:30 p.m. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 7:30 p.m. Country Line Dancing Class, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-3937300. coopersnj.com. $10. 7 p.m. For the Love of Reading, Hamilton Township Free Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. hamiltonnjpl.org. Book club meeting and discussion of “The Bookstore” by Deborah Meyler. 6 p.m. Take Control of Your Health, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Six-week interactive program designed to teach the skills needed for the daily management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and back pain. Textbook included. Register. 1 p.m. HealthRhythms Drumming, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Bring your own drum or use one of the program’s. $15. Register. 7 p.m. Tea and Tour, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven. org. A docent-led tour of the museum followed by tea and refreshments. Registration required. $22. 1 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, October 17

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Sunday October 20th, 11am - 5:30pm ALL DAY AcTIVITIES

Children’s Rides - Cowell/Kater Soccer Fields Bounce Houses - Cowell/Kater Soccer Fields Hay Maze – Kurlader Soccer Field Petting Zoo - Kurlander Soccer Field Pony Rides - Kurlander Soccer Field Hayride to Pumpkin Patch - West Side Trick or Treat Ally - Kurlander Field Area Face Painting / Tattoo’s - Cowell/Kater Soccer Fields Children’s Novelties - Cowell/Kater Soccer Fields Fish Game - Cowell/Kater Soccer Fields Stilt Walkers - Frankenstein & The Witch - Strolling 1pm-4pm Balloonist - Strolling 12pm-4pm Salazar’s Spooky Sorcery – Magician Illusionist Show Cowell Soccer Field - Show Times: 12:30p & 2:30p Wolfie’s Everything Show – Story telling, Magic Show Cowell Soccer Field - Show Times: 1:30pm • Hamilton Arts Commission Activities/Demos * Tennis Courts Pavilion • Hamilton Talent Search Singers/Musicians – Pre-Register and send video clip to www.hamiltonartscommission@gmailcom. • Music * Dick Gratton & Linda Lee - Food Court Area * Bob Orlowski w/ Mike Matisa, Karly Coleman, Kim Montaivo. Location TBD

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• Giant Jenga and Connect Four • Cornhole, guess the weight rod the pumpkin contest • Spin the carnival wheel game - Win a prize • Crafts, tattoos and balloons • Car Racing activity • Fall themed photo opp. • Henna artist • Backpack safety demonstrations • Pumpkin decorating and s’mores - every hour, on the hour • Tool Truck Set up • Diaper changing station

SchEDuLED EVENTS In Shop hamilton Alley

12:30pm - Shop Hamilton Booth - Cider Donut Dash Contest 1:00pm- The Rech Center - Dance Performance (Central location) 1:30pm - Hamilton United Martial Arts Demo (Central location) 2:00pm- Baby Crawl Race. Must register at The Rech Center table 2:30pm - Forever Heart Fit - Hula Hooper & Zumba Demo (Central location)

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Every 15-20 Minutes From 11a-6pm. Handicap Accessible. Drop off South Entrance Kuser Road. Foot Traffic from Steinert, enter North Entrance. Hayride shuttle from the bridge (East) to the Merchant Marine Way (West) Pumpkin Patch. Hayride will run every 10-15 minutes all day, last ride back to the East will be 5:30.

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FALL CRAFT SHOW Saturday, November 9th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Over 100 Different Crafters, Vendors and 50/50 Admission: $3 • Children 10 & Under: FREE Sponsored by SGG Academy PTA 4680 Nottingham Way All proceeds to benefit the children of St. Gregory the Great Academy. Join us for our annual

Holiday Craft Fair

Unique Vendors! Handmade Crafts

unteers who speak up in family court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/ or neglect. 10 a.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Good and Ghoulish, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Hands-on cooking class directed by a dietitian. For children 6 and older with a caregiver. $5. Register. 6:30 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, 609-2919232. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.

Friday, October 18

Tartuffe, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Ranjit Bolt’s new translation of Moliere’s 1664 comedy of lust, deceit, and false piety. 8 p.m. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 8 p.m. State House Artwork Tour, New Jersey Statehouse, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609847-3150. njstatehousetours.org. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Hiromi, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. The pianist blends R&B, rock, and avant-garde. 8 p.m. Art and Gift Basket Auction, Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer Street, Hamilton. rhrotary.org. Hosted by the Robbinsville Hamilton Rotary Club. $10. 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 19

Tartuffe, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Ranjit Bolt’s new translation of Moliere’s 1664 comedy of lust, deceit, and false piety. 8 p.m. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 8 p.m. Annie the Movie Sing-Along, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Interactive experience for children of all ages. Come in costume and enjoy a costume parade. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Capital Philharmonic Orchestra, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 215-893-1999. capitalphilharmonic.org. Performing works by Wagner, Mozart, and Holst. $30-$65. 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night, Starbucks, 102 South Warren Street, Trenton. Music, spoken word, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and more. 3 p.m.

The Richard Lloyd Group, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. eventbrite.com. $25. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ghost Investigations, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-8903630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 7 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, October 20

Tartuffe, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Ranjit Bolt’s new translation of Moliere’s 1664 comedy of lust, deceit, and false piety. 2 p.m. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 2 p.m. Paris! The Show, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Tribute to post-war French songs by artists like Edith Piaf, Josephine Baker, Jacques Brel, and more. 3 p.m. Bordentown City Farmers Market, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. facebook.com/bordentownfarmersmarket. Crafts, locally-grown produce and food and more. 9 a.m. Nicotine Anonymous, Lower Bucks Hospital, 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA. Meeting for those seeking to be nicotine free. Free. 7 p.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Princeton Battlefield Tour, Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Street, Princeton. pbs1777.org. Learn about the Battle of Princeton, which ended the campaigns of the Ten Crucial Days that began with Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River. $7. 1 p.m. Stiftungsfest, Donauschwaben Verein Trenton, 127 Route 156, Yardville. trentondonauschwaben.com. Club anniversary celebration. $25. 1 p.m.

Monday, October 21

The Avengers, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. eventbrite.com. $25. 7 p.m. CASA Information Session, CASA of Mercer and Burlington Counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing. casamb.org. CASA for Children is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in family court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/ or neglect. 5:30 p.m. PUSH Support Group, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxton Avenue, Hamilton, 609-213-1585. Meet to discuss all types of anxiety disorders. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Killarney’s, 1644 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-5861166. quizzoholics.com. Free trivia every Monday. 8 p.m.

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sworth Avenue, Bordentown City, 609-2919232. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar Open Mic Night, Trenton Social, 449 South trivia for prizes. 8 p.m. Broad Street, Trenton. facebook.com/trentonsocial. Hosted by Sean Ladden and Kyle Walter, 8 p.m. Tasha Tudor Society, Hamilton Free Public Li- Catch Me If You Can, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton brary, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyHamilton, 609-581-4060. A celebration of atmccc.org. Musical comedy based on the Tasha Tudor for adults. 7 p.m. film about Frank Abagnale, who successfully Fall Mini Medical School, RWJ Center for Fitposes as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer even ness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge as an FBI agent is hot on his trail. Through Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. November 3. 8 p.m. Eight-week course taught by RWJ Hamilton physicians. $100. High school students free. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609Register. 6 p.m. 258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interChildren’s Program, Hamilton Township Public pretation of the classic story. 8 p.m. Library, 1 Justice Samual Alito Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4064. hamiiltonnjpl.org. Story Statehouse Artwork Tour, New Jersey State House, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609and craft for ages 2-5. Registration required. 847-3150. patriotsweek.com. Tour celebrat10 a.m. ing the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Thestained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculpatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609tures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. 258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interHalloween Oldies Dance, Knights of Columbus pretation of the classic story. 7:30 p.m. Council #6213, 1451 Klockner Road, HamilCountry Line Dancing Class, Cooper’s Riverton, 609-584-1472. Dinner, DJ and dancing. view, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-393$30. 7 p.m. 7300. coopersnj.com. $10. 7 p.m. UFO, Space, Earth and Human Mysteries Study Dean Friedman, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424Group, Hamilton Free Public Library, 1 Jus3766. mancave.com. $24. 7:30 p.m. tice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609Capital Health Wellness Day, Johnson Educa631-4060. Meeting 7 p.m. tion Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, Take Control of Your Health, RWJ Center for 609-689-5725. capitalhealth.org. ParticiFitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge pate in wellness-themed activities like yoga, Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. laughter therapy, meditation, art therapy, Six-week interactive program designed to music therapy, Tai Chi, chair massage, and teach the skills needed for the daily managearoma therapy. Free. Register. 9 a.m. ment of chronic conditions such as diabetes,

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Wednesday, October 23

arthritis, heart disease, and back pain. Textbook included. Register. 1 p.m. Tea and Tour, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven. org. A docent-led tour of the museum followed by tea and refreshments. Registration required. $22. 1 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, October 24

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 7:30 p.m. Designer Handbag Bingo, St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, 3500 S. Broad Street, Hamilton Township. friendsofalouetteintl.org. Fundraiser for disadvantaged children hosted by The Friends of Alouette International. $35, $130 group of four. 5:30 p.m. Quarters: The Accommodation of the British Army and the Coming of the American Revolution, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776. barracks.org. Author John Gilbert McCurdy presents. Free. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Old Town Pub, 135 Farn-

Saturday, October 26

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Catch Me If You Can, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Musical comedy based on the film about Frank Abagnale, who successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer even as an FBI agent is hot on his trail. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night, Starbucks, 102 South Warren Street, Trenton. Music, spoken word, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and more. 3 p.m. Tommy Conwell, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. mancave.com. $15. 7:30 p.m. Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. hamiltonnj.com. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, October 27

Catch Me If You Can, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Musical comedy based on the film about Frank Abagnale, who successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer even

as an FBI agent is hot on his trail. 2 p.m. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 2 p.m. Bordentown City Farmers Market, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. facebook.com/bordentownfarmersmarket. Crafts, locally-grown produce and food and more. 9 a.m. Nicotine Anonymous, Lower Bucks Hospital, 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA. Meeting for those seeking to be nicotine free. Free. 7 p.m. Sunday Funday Brunch, Donovan Delivers, The Boathouse at Mercer Lake, 334 South Post Road, West Windsor. Halloween-themed brunch includes vendors, silent auction, activities for children, and a costume contest. $20, $10 children, ages 2 and younger freee. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In-Person Sign-Ups, Cook Athletic Association Youth Basketball League, 411 Hobart Avenue, Hamilton. cookathleticassociation.com. Sign-ups for youth basketball league for ages 5 to 17. $80 per participant plus membership in CAA. Contact CookAABasketball@ gmail.com for more information. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Tuesday, October 29

999/The Clap, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown. mancavenj.com. Halloween party. $30. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night, Trenton Social, 449 South Broad Street, Trenton. facebook.com/trentonsocial. Hosted by Sean Ladden and Kyle Walter, 8 p.m.

Ask the Dietitian, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. One-on-one Q&A, plus a body fat screening. Register. 1 p.m. Fall Mini Medical School, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Eight-week course taught by RWJ Hamilton physicians. $100. High school students free. Register. 6 p.m. Before Penn: An Illustrated History of the Delaware River Colonies 1609-1682, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776. barracks.org. Author Hal Taylor presents. Free. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30

Country Line Dancing Class, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-3937300. coopersnj.com. $10. 7 p.m. Take Control of Your Health, RWJ Center for Fitness and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. rwjbh.org. Six-week interactive program designed to teach the skills needed for daily management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and back pain. Textbook included. Register. 1 p.m. Tea and Tour, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven. org. A docent-led tour of the museum followed by tea and refreshments. Registration required. $22. 1 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Chickies & Petes, 183 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-298-9182. chickiesandpetes.com. Hosted by Matt Sorrentino. 9 p.m.

Thursday, October 31

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 7:30 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, 609-2919232. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.

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Robert Wood Johnson University tive thyroid often shows up in the years Hospital Hamilton gynecologist Dinah surrounding menopause and can affect Gonzalez-Braile, MD, recently com- weight. I also screen patients for vitapleted a fellowship in integrative medi- min D deficiency, which is common and cine, which addresses patients’ lifestyle can affect overall well-being. Another choices and seeks to uncover the root example is pelvic pain. When I perform cause of symptoms. Now board-certi- an ultrasound and examine a patient, fied in both obstetrics and gynecology she may appear normal. But sometimes and integrative medicine, Dr. Gonzalez- there’s birth trauma, which can take Braile incorporates this approach into years to show up. We see a lot of success her practice to benefit patients. Here, when we recommend pelvic floor physishe explains how integrative medicine is cal therapy for these patients. Physical therapy involves internal used to treat gynecologic and external massage and conditions. other techniques. What is integrative How does integragynecology? tive gynecology benefit With integrative medipatients? cine, we combine tradiWe empower patients tional treatments with to take charge of their holistic approaches, such health. For example, I preas exercise, supplements, scribe probiotics to help nutrition, chiropractic restore the natural vagiand acupuncture. To pronal flora after a patient is vide such comprehensive treated with antibiotics care, we spend more time for an infection. When she counseling patients about uses this treatment, she treatment. feels she’s doing someHow are gynecologic Dr. Gonzalez-Braile thing positive for her conditions treated with health. this approach? What kind of feedback about inteWomen in perimenopause—the transition to menopause—often gain grative gynecology have you received weight. We recommend a multipronged from patients so far? Patients know I spend extra time approach to this problem. We encourage participating in aerobic exercise, such with them. They say, “Thanks for listenas brisk walking, running or cycling. We ing to me.” At the end of the day, I offer also promote a Mediterranean-style diet, patients additional treatment options, which emphasizes plant-based foods, and they are happier and healthier as a such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains result. For me, that’s what counts. To make an appointment with Dinah and nuts, and healthy fats like olive oil instead of butter. Many times, I’ll order Gonzalez-Braile, MD, call the Center for thyroid testing because an underac- Women’s Health at (609) 631 6899.

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Gynecologic Cancer Specialist Joins CAPITAL HEALTH CANCER CENTER DR. JOYCE VARUGHESE, a board certified, fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist, has joined Capital Health Surgical Group and is now part of the nationally accredited Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. Dr. Varughese offers expertise in the most advanced treatments for all gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal as well as pre-cancerous conditions in the female reproductive system. “We are always working to expand Capital Health’s cancer care program, so we are excited to have Dr. Varughese join our team,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center. “Her expertise fills an important surgical gap in the region and allows us to offer advanced gynecologic care for women in in our area who might otherwise have to travel some distance to find the specialized services and expertise she provides.” Dr. Varughese completed her fellowship training in gynecologic oncology at Yale University and focuses on traditional and minimally invasive surgical approaches, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System. From diagnosis through treatment, Dr. Varughese works closely with referring physicians and an integrated team of medical, surgical, radiation, and allied cancer specialists at Capital Health Cancer Center to develop a comprehensive, individualized plan of care. “I was drawn to a career in gynecologic oncology in part because of the strong connections I make with my patients and their families,” said Dr. Varughese. “I’m thrilled to be part of an organization that shares my patient-centered approach and my passion for advancing cancer care, particularly in an area of specialization that may not always be readily accessible for women.” Dr. Varughese is part of Capital Health Surgical Group, a multispecialty surgical practice comprised of experienced surgeons who are experts in the surgical fields of acute care, bariatrics, breast, colorectal, general, hepato-pancreato-biliary, thoracic, vascular and surgical critical care.

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DR. VARUGHESE Dr. Varughese completed her fellowship training in gynecologic oncology and residency in obstetrics and gynecology, serving as administrative chief resident, at Yale University. She received her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Bronx, New York and her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Harvard University. She is frequently invited to lecture and present research at local, regional, and international medical conferences and has multiple peer-reviewed publications in Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology and other journals. To make an appointment with Dr. Varughese, call 609.537.6700 or visit capitalsurgical.org for more information.

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Capital Health Earns National Reaccreditation from the

Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, has again received national accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for another three-year term. To earn accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 quality care standards established by the CoC, be evaluated every three years through an extensive survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care. Capital Health last earned this accreditation in 2016.

advanced treatment options such as CyberKnife Radiosurgery, da Vinci Robotic Surgery, TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (traditional 3D conformal radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, RapidArc radiotherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery), high-doserate radiation therapy, advanced imaging technology (digital mammography, 3D mammography, molecular breast imaging, PET/CT, and 3T MRI), nuclear isotopes (SIR-spheres), and more. Visit capitalhealth.org/cancer to learn more.

As a CoC-accredited cancer center, Capital Health takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer as a complex group of diseases that requires individualized care among surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, and other cancer specialists. This multidisciplinary partnership results in improved patient care. “This is significant. Being reaccredited as a comprehensive community cancer center by the Commission on Cancer demonstrates our ability to provide cancer treatment and care that meets the highest standards in the nation and regionally,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, medical director of Capital Health’s Cancer Center and an internationally renowned surgeon. “It also reaffirms that we have an extraordinary team of medical specialists committed to providing patients with individualized treatment plans tailored to their needs across all disciplines involved in care.” The CoC Accreditation Program provides the framework for Capital Health to maintain its high quality of care through various programs that focus on the full spectrum of cancer care including prevention, early diagnosis, cancer staging, optimal treatment, rehabilitation, life-long follow-up for recurrent disease, and end-of-life care. When patients receive care at a CoC facility, they also have access to information on clinical trials and new treatments, genetic counseling, and patient-centered services including psycho-social support, a patient navigation process, and a survivorship care plan that documents the care each patient receives and seeks to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life. Like all CoC-accredited facilities, Capital Health maintains a cancer registry and contributes data to the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB), a joint program of the CoC and American Cancer Society and the largest clinical disease registry in the world. Data on all types of cancer are tracked and analyzed through the NCDB and used to explore trends in cancer care. CoC-accredited cancer centers use this data to create national, regional, and state benchmark reports that help CoC facilities with their quality improvement efforts. Capital Health Cancer Center is the area’s most advanced provider of cancer treatment delivered by some of the most experienced medical experts. At Capital Health, a team of physicians from related fields such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecological oncology, neurosurgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, interventional GI and pulmonology, colorectal surgery, radiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, thoracic surgery and other specialties collaborate and provide patients with a network of physicians trained in the most complex oncology issues. Capital Health is the only center in the region that offers

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A 12-Week Group for Adults Experiencing Depression

Every Tuesday of every month | 2 – 3 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton 1445 Whitehorse – Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 SHIFT will teach you new, healthier ways of thinking, feeling and behaving while you gain new perspectives on how to manage your depression. Group therapy provides benefits that individual therapy may not. Psychologists say, in fact, that group members are almost always surprised by how rewarding the group experience can be. Groups can act as a support network and a sounding board. Other members of the group often help you come up with specific ideas for improving a difficult situation or life challenge, and hold you accountable along the way. Regularly talking and listening to others also helps you put your own problems in perspective. Oftentimes, you may feel like you are the only one struggling — but you’re not. It can be a relief to hear others discuss what they’re going through, and realize you’re not alone.

The time to SHIFT to a healthier, happier you is now. To sign up, call Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists at 609.689.5725.

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Stroke and Neurovascular Diseases For more than a decade, Capital Health has been providing advanced neurological care to patients in Central New Jersey and parts of Bucks County. Patients with complex conditions affecting the brain and spine continue to rely on its Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center (part of its Capital Institute for Neurosciences) for diagnosis and treatment of all types of neurovascular diseases, including cerebral aneurysms, strokes, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and more. “The commitment Capital Health has made over the last decade to comprehensive stroke care is something very few places do, and is completely unique in this region ,” said DR. VERNARD FENNELL, who soon after joining Capital Health last year became the first dualtrained neurosurgeon in New Jersey (and among the first in the country) to use the FDA-approved EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device to safely remove a blood clot from an artery in the brain that caused a stroke. Dr. Fennell was also involved in some of the initial research on the device’s design. Dr. Fennell is co-director of the Capital Health Stroke Program and a dual fellowship trained neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, with additional expertise in microsurgery, skull base surgery, brain and spine tumors, spine trauma and reconstruction as well as epilepsy surgery. In the event of an emergency, “call 9-1-1” is a common refrain, but when a 911 call is received for symptoms that suggest a patient is having a stroke, Capital Health’s Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) can be co-dispatched with basic and advanced life support services. In 2017, Capital Health deployed the innovative MSU designed to bring time-critical stroke care to patients at their home, or wherever the MSU is dispatched to assess them. At that time, it was the first unit of its kind in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or the Delaware Valley to go live and only the second on the East Coast.

The Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at the Capital Institute for Neurosciences is the only Joint Commission certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region. Located at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Trenton, the Center provides emergency stroke and neurovascular services 24 hours-aday, seven days-a-week. OUR PROGRAM OFFERS: n

A multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuro-intensivists, neuro-anesthesiologists, physician assistants and nurses who provide highly specialized, coordinated care. A state-of-the-art neuroendovascular interventional suite — the only one of its kind in the region — specially designed and equipped for the treatment of neurovascular disease. One of the largest and most advanced neuro-dedicated intensive care units in New Jersey and the Delaware Valley

Visit capitalneuro.org to learn more. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING SIGNS OF A STROKE, CALL 911.

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The MSU team conducts critical assessments and works with neurologists, neuroradiologists and emergency room physicians at Capital Health to diagnose and treat patients in the field who are having an acute ischemic stroke. “Calling 9-1-1 is key to better outcomes if you think you are having a stroke,” said DR. CHRISTIAN SCHUMACHER, co-director of the Capital Health Stroke Program and a board certified stroke neurologist at Capital Health. “If the patient is experiencing an acute ischemic stroke, our specialized team in the MSU can initiate intravenous (IV) tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to help break up the clot while he or she is taken to the hospital for additional care. This can save time and help provide treatment more quickly.”

Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven? Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly? If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared.

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Unless otherwise noted, call 609.394.4153 or visit capitalhealth.org/events to sign up for the following programs. UNDERSTANDING HIP AND KNEE SURGERY Monday, October 14, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Join DR. ARJUN SAXENA from Trenton Orthopaedic Group at Rothman for a discussion of surgical options that are available to help you maintain your active lifestyle. HOW TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE WINTER WITHOUT THE WINTER BLUES Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that most commonly occurs during the winter months, typically starting in the late fall. Join DR. CHRISTI WESTON, medical director of Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists, to learn more about SAD and depression risk factors.

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Join a unique two-week shopping and dining event to raise awareness about breast cancer that affects one out of eight women, and help educate women (and men) on the importance of early detection. All funds raised through Hope is in the Bag enhance supportive services for women (and men) cared for at the Capital Health Center for Comprehensive Breast Care. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! For more information to support Hope is in the bag, contact Joanne McGann at 609.303.4346 or jmcgann@capitalhealth.org or visit our website at capitalhealth.org/hope.

FREE HIP AND KNEE SCREENINGS Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 5 – 7 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Meet one-on-one with orthopedic surgeons DR. ARJUN SAXENA or DR. CHRISTOPHER SELGRATH of Trenton Orthopaedic Group at Rothman, who will conduct a free screening and recommend next steps. ROOM TO BREATHE: What Is COPD and How Do We Treat It Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center COPD is a major cause of disability that may prevent you from performing everyday activities like walking, cooking, or climbing stairs. Join DR. DIANA KOLMAN, director of Interventional Pulmonology at Capital Health, to learn about COPD risk factors, symptoms, and the latest screening and treatment options. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton This course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. You must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license to attend this course. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. PANCREATIC CANCER: Managing Risk, Making and Understanding a Diagnosis Thursday, November 21, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Led by DR. JASON ROGART, director of Interventional Gastroenterology and Therapeutic Endoscopy at the Capital Health Center for Digestive Health and a genetic counselor from the Capital Health Cancer Center. Capital Health – Hamilton 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534 56Hamilton Post | Health Headlines by Capital Health

CAPITAL HEALTH WELLNESS DAY FRIDAY, October 25, 2019 · 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. D&R Greenway Land Trust at the Johnson Education Center One Preservation Place · Princeton, NJ 08540 Wellness results from the active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Please join us for an exciting day of wellness-promoting activities as we host Capital Health Wellness Day at D&R Greenway Land Trust in Princeton, NJ with planned events including yoga, laughter therapy, meditation, art therapy, music therapy, Tai Chi, chair massage, and aromatherapy. The event is provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of Capital Women in Philanthropy. The event is open to the public, but you must pre-register by calling Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists at 609.689.5725.

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Full disclosure: I am a collector of Hanneke de Neve’s work. I am a fan of her work and her work ethic. She is a non-stop bundle of artistic energy. She can make work in any medium, yet with a signature style all her own. Hanneke de Neve is represented by The Artful Deposit Gallery in Bordentown and 1st Dibs Gallery in NYC. A Hamilton resident, she will be showing her work at the Fine Art & Crafts Show at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield Oct. 19 and 20. You are originally from the Netherlands. What brought you to the U.S.? I came in 1974 with my husband and two small boys. My husband worked for Philips, the Dutch lighting company and was transferred to New Jersey. My third son was born here. Which different media do you use and why? Do you have a favorite? I use it all. I paint with oil, acrylic and watercolor. I make fabric tapestries with hand stitching. I also make monotype prints. But everything starts with the drawings. I work with fabrics on the second floor and, if it gets too hot, I will go down to my basement painting studio and vice versa! Is your work is based on specific people or memories or both? The people in my paintings are imaginary, but I will sketch in public and base many pieces from these studies. I also use my cat Sam who is a very good model. I also buy drawings from my 12 grandchildren to use as beginnings for some pieces. I pay them $1 per drawing and add the proceeds from these sales to their college funds.

You are a full time artist. Do you work on your art ever y day? I work almost every day. I will paint during the day and work on my fabric pieces at night. You have many, many collectors. What do they most say about the work? A great compliment for me is when a collector will say, “I still enjoy the painting.” I show my work at some outdoor art fairs. I really do enjoy interacting with the public. Are you a mentor/teacher? I have two fabric workshops coming up at the Princeton Arts Council. On Oct. 19, Painting with Fabric, and on Nov. 16, Appliques on Fabric. Please see the Arts Council site for info. Locally, where do you like to eat and/or visit? My friends are wonderful. They cook with Indian, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese influences. I do enjoy a dinner at Malaga.

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FIRELINE By Bob Sherman, Jr. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12. The National Fire Prevention Association has announced “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape.” as this year’s theme. Hamilton Township Duty Chief responded to 139 incidents in August. Included in the calls were seven building fires, fire in a structure other than a building, 12 cooking fires, one passenger vehicle fire, one brush fire and two mulch fires, two EMS calls, 10 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, one water rescue, 10 gas leaks, one structure weakened, 10 hazardous conditions with no fire, five service calls, 11 good intent calls and 63 false alarm or false calls. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 2–Mercer ville Fire Company responded to 132 incidents in August. Included in the calls were six building fires, four cooking fires, two mulch fires, 23 Emergency Medical Service incidents, nine motor vehicle accidents with injuries, seven gas leaks, four hazardous conditions with no fire, five service calls, 21 good intent calls and 41 fire alarms or false calls. As of the end of August, Station 12 has responded to 956 incidents. The Board of Fire Commissioners have promoted Capt. Patrick Sullivan to deputy chief and firefighter Steve Dixon to captain.

On Aug. 21 at 8:07 p.m., Squad 12, Engine 14, Tower 17, Engine 16 as Rapid Intervention Team and Duty Chief 13 Steven Kraemer responded to 28 Tar Heels Road for a dwelling fire. Squad 12 under the direction of Captain Patrick Sullivan arrived on location to find a 2-1/2 story wood framed single family dwelling with smoke showing from the soffit and roof. Squad 12 requested the balance of the 1st Alarm, and Engine 18, Truck 13 and SS 15 were added to the assignment. Kraemer arrived on location and assumed command. Command reported fire in the attic of a 2-1/2 story wood framed single family dwelling. Two hand lines were stretched and charged on the second floor to extinguish the fire. Tower 17’s interior crew assisted Squad 12 and Engine 14 with pulling ceilings to access the fire, and Tower 17’s crew vented the roof and reported fire in the attic. Primary and secondary searches on all floors were negative. Truck 13 arrived on location and performed secondary searches on all floors, with the searches being negative. Truck 13 secured the utilities to the dwelling, while Engine 18 placed tarps on the occupant’s belongings to limit damage. The fire was deemed under control at 8:35 p.m. Kreamer requested the on-duty fire marshal, Hamilton Township construc-

tion official and PSE&G to the scene. FM 19 Michael Danbury and the Hamilton Township construction official arrived on location to conduct their investigation. PSE&G Electric and Gas arrived on location, and both were secured. Command requested Red Cross for the displaced residents, and recalled all companies. FM 19 remained on scene for the Red Cross. Hamilton Fire Police had traffic control. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 3–Rusling Hose Company responded to 127 incidents in August. Included in the calls were four building fires, 10 cooking fires, one passenger vehicle fire, one brush fire, 35 Emergency Medical Service incidents, 15 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, two motor vehicle accidents with no injuries, one motor vehicle/pedestrian accident, one water rescue, five gas leaks, six hazardous conditions with no fire, one animal rescue, four service calls, 11 good intent calls, 29 false alarm or false calls and one special type incident. As of the end of August, Station 13 has responded to 927 incidents. On Aug. 4 at 2:17 a.m., Engine 13, Engine 18, Engine 16, Engine 19, Truck 14 and Duty Chief 19 Mark Antozzeski were dispatched for a house fire on Woolsey Street. Hamilton Police reported the house to be fully involved in fire.

Engine 13 under the direction of Lt. Keith Greene arrived to report a 1-1/2 story wood frame single family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the rear. Squad 12, Engine 15 and Tower 17 were dispatched. Chief 19 arrived and established command. Multiple hand lines were deployed, and fire was contained to the house, which sustained extensive fire damage. The occupants of the home—firefighter Matt Sanders from Hamilton Fire District 8, his father EMT/Paramedic Rich Sanders, Matt’s girlfriend Anna Forsyth and the family pet all escaped through a bedroom window. All are well; however, they lost everything. All credit working smoke detectors with saving their lives. The Hamilton Career Firefighters Foundation are still accepting donations for the family. Fire was investigated by Fire Marshal Anthony Chioreollo and listed as accidental. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 4–Hamilton and Enterprise Fire Companies responded to 85 incidents in August. Included were 15 fires, 20 Emergency Medical Service incidents, seven motor vehicle accidents with injuries, two motor vehicle/pedestrian accidents, one water rescue, two gas leaks, one power line down, five hazardous conditions with no fire, one animal rescue, two service call, nine good intent calls and 22 false calls or false alarms.

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As of the end of August, Station 14 has responded to 689 incidents. On Aug. 1st at 12;05 p.m. Engine 14, Truck 17 and Duty Chief 13 Steven Kraemer were sent to investigate a dog stuck in the rain run-off culvert near the municipal Building. Engine 14 under the direction of Capt. Joe Horn arrived and confirmed same. Truck 13 firefighter Eric Griggs donned water rescue equipment and entered culvert and using equipment supplied by Hamilton Animal Control Officer was able to retrieve the dog without incident. The dog released to Animal Control Officer. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 5–DeCou Hose Company members responded to 63 incidents in August. Included were three building fires, four cooking fires, three brush fires, 17 Emergency Medical Service incidents, seven motor vehicle accidents with injuries, two motor vehicle accidents with no injuries, one gas leak, six hazardous conditions with no fire, two mutual aid cover assignments, three good intent calls, one company preplan and 14 false alarm or false calls. As of the end of August, Station 15 has responded to 405 incidents. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 6–White Horse Fire Company responded to 119 incidents in August. Included were six building fires, one fire in a structure other than a building, seven cooking fires, three mulch fires, 33 Emergency Medical Service incidents, two motor vehicle accidents with injuries, one motor vehicle accident with no injuries, one water rescue, one gas leak, seven hazardous conditions with no fire, four service calls, 27 good intent calls and 25 false alarms or false calls. As of the end of August, Station 16 has responded to 1,072 incidents. On Aug. 13 at 9:46 a.m., Engine 16, Engine 15, Engine 19, Truck 13, and Hamilton Duty Chief 19 Mark Antozzeski were dispatched to Talbot Way for a smoke condition. E16 under the direction of Capt. Joe Troyano arrived to report nothing showing and all occupants were outside. Upon entering, a smoke condition was present. Further investigation revealed burnt food on stove with no fire extension. Unit was ventilated, and no injuries were reported. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 7–Nottingham Fire Company responded to 138 incidents during August. Included were seven building fires, one fire in a structure other than a building, two cooking fires, two mulch fires, 30 Emergency Medical Service incidents, three motor vehicle accidents with injuries, six gas leaks, eight hazardous conditions with no fire, four service calls, 27 good intent calls and 48 false alarm or false calls. As of the end of August, Station 17 has responded to 1,081 incidents. On Aug. 11 at 10:31 p.m., Robbinsville Squad 40 along with Hamilton’s Tower 17, Engine 16, Engine 19 and HTFD Duty Chief 13 Steven Kraemer, West Windsor Engine 43 and Monmouth County Engine 82-81 were dispatched as mutual aid to Wycklow Drive, Robbinsville, for a structure fire. Upon arrival, T-17 personnel under the direction of Capt. Don Snedeker found a 2-story

DeCou Hose Co. Career Staff “A” Platoon Capt. Bernard Crammer III, firefighter Stefanie Kalibas and apparatus operator Randy Roldan pose with Engine 15, a 2007 Sutphen 1500 gpm pumper. (Photo by Bob Sherman Jr.) wood frame house with active fire on the rear deck. Hand lines were placed in service and fire was contained to deck area, no injuries reported. Robbinsville Chief 40 Daniel Schaffener arrived and assumed command. Fire Marshal 40 Brian Johnson investigated. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 8–Colonial Fire Company responded to 98 incidents in August. Included were three building fires, three cooking fires, one dumpster fire, 41 Emergency Medical Service incidents, four motor vehicle accidents with injuries, one motor vehicle/pedestrian accident, one lock-in, one gas leak, two hazardous conditions with no fire, nine service calls, two mutual aid cover assignments, 10 good intent calls, 18 false alarm or false calls and two fire prevention activities. As of the end of August, Station 18 has responded to 665 incidents. On Aug. 11 at 10:44 a.m., Engine 18, Engine 14, Squad 12, Tower 17 and Duty Chief 13 Steven Kraemer were sent to the senior citizens highrise for a reported fire alarm. Engine 14 arrived under the direction of Capt. Shane Mull to find a 11-story highrise being evacuated. Capt. Mull received reports of smoke on the third floor. Once arriving on third floor, a moderate smoke condition was found. Chief 13 arrived, established command and requested the “All Hands” assignment with the balance of all Hamilton fire units being dispatched. Fire was confined to apartment with smoke throughout third floor. Cause of fire is under investigation by Fire Marshal Anthony Chiorello as well as Hamilton Police. Hamilton Township Fire District No. 9–Groveville Fire Company responded to 134 incidents in August. They include six building fires, fire in structure other than a building, four cooking fires, one passenger vehicle fire, three mulch fires, 50 Emergency Medical Service incidents, 10 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, one motor vehicle accident with no injuries, one removal of victim from stalled elevator, three gas leaks, one aircraft emer-

gency standby, eight hazardous conditions with no fire, two service calls, 25 good intent calls and 18 false alarm or false calls. As of the end of August, Station 19 has responded to 941 incidents. Fire District 9 Fire Capt. Ron Murdza retired after more than 29 years of service. Firefighter Joe Flynn was promoted to fire captain. Firefighter Justin Parker was hired as a transfer from Bordentown Township Fire District 2. Parker brings with him several years of firefighting and

technical rescue experience. HTFD No. 9 firefighters will be visiting the Yardville Elementary School and several day care centers in the Groveville-Yardville area during the month of October. They will provide fire prevention education, distribute fire safety materials, do demonstrations for the children, and allow the children to see the fire truck and firefighting gear. HTFD No. 9 is also available to provide educational programs to local senior citizen groups, church groups, youth groups such as Cub Scouts by contacting (609) 585-5710. On Aug. 24 at 10:43 p.m., Engine 19 and Duty Chief 12 Christopher Tozzi were dispatched to Wawa on Route 130 for a vehicle that had driven into the operator’s booth. Engine 19 under the direction of Capt. John Smisloff, arrived to find a box truck in the fuel operators building. The box truck was stuck on top of parking bollard and needed to be removed with a heavy-duty wrecker. No injuries reported. Mercer County Fire Marshal’s Office had no requests for investigations during August. However, there were three new children inducted into the Mercer County Youth Fire Setter Prevention and Education Program. Mercer County Fire Safety for Older Adults program are accepting requests for presentations. “Fire Safety for Older Adults” brochures have been received which will enable the initiative with Meals on Wheels of Greater Mercer County to go forward bringing the FSOA message to hundreds of county residents who are homebound due to age or disability.

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The questionable magic of the musical By Peter Dabbene In 1998, my wife and I attended a performance of the Broadway musical Titanic. It had won lots of Tony Awards, and tickets were highly coveted; the stage design included a large “ship” that actually shifted during the performance. The show had been described as “magical,” though when it comes to Broadway, that’s not a rarely used adjective. Even now—over 20 years later—the Act II opener “Wake Up, Wake Up!” is still seared in both our minds, and has been sung many times in our household to awaken sleeping children. We enjoy the song in a way that’s completely counter to its intent. Meant to

be a rousing, heartstring-tugging alarm of impending doom, it struck us both (and still does) as a perfect example of the silly cheesiness that is the hallmark of the Broadway musical. Compared to the Titanic musical, the 1998 movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet is positively subtle. Come on, you might be saying— ”Titanic is a big story about a big ship, it’s entitled to be big and blustery.” Well, yes. And I do enjoy drama in art, particularly in music; I answered affirmatively to the question, “Does emotional music have quite an effect on you?” when administered the Oxford Capacity Analysis test at a Scientology center near Times Square—

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ironically, while killing time waiting for a Broadway show later that evening. Some of my favorite music, 1970s progressive rock, is known for its lengthy, dramatic story-songs. So you might think I’d be forgiving about the over-the-top affronts of musicals. But you’d be wrong. Over the years, my impression of musicals has only been reinforced, despite brief (and quickly dashed) glimmers of hope. The musical has earned a place alongside country music and opera as an artistic genre that, with few exceptions, sends shivers down my spine for all the wrong reasons. This year has provided possibly the best opportunity I’ll ever have to get past my personal bias against musicals, with two staged reading (and singing) performances, based on subjects of longtime interest to me. The first was a musical version of Moby Dick, performed at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, in the Hall of Ocean Life, a room famous for the giant model of a blue whale that hangs from the ceiling. The setting was near-perfect, as was the first song, a stirring adaptation of a chapter from Melville’s novel. The song’s notable flaw was the inclusion of the phrase “truth to power,” one of several examples during the night of shoehorning in modern, politically correct buzzwords where they don’t naturally fit. It’s a crime that’s common to recently written musicals, a wink-nod opportunity that apparently can’t be resisted, even at the cost of jarring viewers and distracting from the sense of immersion that might otherwise be created. I enjoyed much of the night’s performance, even a strange whale-song themed piece—despite the inclusion of some gratuitous, ripped-from-the(current)headlines environmental commentary. But in classic musical style, the cheese was squeezed in, perhaps best demonstrated with a song about whale oil in which the lyrics “Squeeze! Squeeze! Squeeze! Oh, all the morning long!” are sung. Five times. The Crossing and the Ten Crucial Days also scored big points for appropriate setting, performed at Washington Crossing State Park in Pennsylvania. Yet despite its substantial merits, it fell victim to similar problems. Maybe, as with Pecorino Romano and other foodstuffs, there’s a certain percentage of authentic cheese required in order for a musical to earn its designation. Here, it was the full cast singing “Auf Wiedersehen” after the Continental Army defeated the Hessians at Trenton. There’s usually a weakness somewhere, and thus, the combination of story, dialogue, songs, humor, and dance in a single show almost always seems to result in something less than the sum of its parts. There’s a level of cleverness and literate wit in many musicals, and there are, of course, a number of classic

songs that originated there. But there are also a lot of really bad songs, and a lot of sophomoric humor—some might demote it to middle-school humor. Maybe that’s appropriate, since musicals are the lifeblood of middle and high school drama programs. A necessary evil, perhaps, since most teens don’t have the acting experience to pull off a main role in a non-musical play, and musicals usually allow for a large number of secondary cast members. Conveniently, Disney has created middle-school friendly “junior” versions of many of its well-known stories: Aladdin, Frozen, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid... the list goes on. But it’s not just Disney that’s gotten into the “junior” act—Fiddler on the Roof Jr., anyone? There’s even a seemingly redundant junior version of Bugsy Malone, the 1976 feature film musical that had an all-kid cast. So, while we did attend a very good, student-cast, nonmusical production of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None a couple of years ago at the Hun School of Princeton, that was a rare exception to the school musical rule. Every so often, someone tries to convince me that I just haven’t seen the right musicals. One by one, they set out their recommendations, and one by one, my opinion is solidified. Schoolhouse Rock Live! (or Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.)? I love the songs, but they stand just fine on their own—and the same can be said for a lot of so-called “jukebox musicals,” which take a bunch of songs people like, add a patchworked narrative framework, and voilà! Instant musical. Rent? I can’t sign that lease. Cats? I guess I’m a dog person, or at least a nonsinging cat person. The Book of Mormon, or Hamilton? Hmm. Those last two bring me to my final, admittedly non-aesthetic objection to the musical: cost. Although I’ve “seen” much of both shows in cobbled-together form via YouTube and liked what I saw, I’m not ready to mortgage my house for a chance to experience them live. As for those who experience major mirth, or even general pleasure, listening to the “Major-General’s Song” from Gilbert & Sulllivan’s The Pirates of Penzance... to each his own. To paraphrase Miss Jean Brodie, for those who like this sort of thing, this is the sort of thing they like. To those true theater fans: if my description of Titanic piqued your interest, rejoice! A revival is on course to crash into the Great White Way in 2020. Be warned, though—there will be lots of singing, and it probably won’t end well. Peter Dabbene is a Hamilton-based writer. His website is peterdabbene.com. His books can be purchased at amazon.com.

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Some assorted thoughts on Eli Manning and mischievous geese By Rob Anthes ranthes@communitynews.org The Hamilton Post newsroom reflects Hamilton at-large when it comes to professional football allegiances. We’re mostly fans of the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, with a couple of weird Jets or Patriots fans tossed in for good measure. So, a good half of us—including yours truly—couldn’t help but feel a bit somber Sept. 17 when the Giants announced they were benching their starting quarterback, Eli Manning, in favor of rookie Daniel Jones. It was nothing against Jones, who by all accounts looks like a young Eli Manning if Eli Manning ever possessed the ability to run well and not like a giraffe that just hit its growth spurt. Manning has been the starting quarterback for the Giants since 2004—and it was a reminder of my own mortality that this man just a few years older than me now had been deemed too old to be athletically viable. It’s hard not to think of all that’s happened since the last time Big Blue had a regular starting quarterback not named Manning. He’s been a professional quarterback my entire adult life. It’s a testament to Manning he’s lasted this long—he’s the first player in Giants history to spend 16 seasons with the team. He started 232 of the 233 regular season games since being named the starter as a rookie in 2004. He, of course, saved his most memorable moments for the playoffs. Manning led the Giants to two Super Bowl titles—in 2008 and 2012—and above everything, this is why many Giants fans have such an emotional attachment to the man.

A goose menaces pub workers in this screenshot from “Untitled Goose Game,” an untitled video game where the user controls a goose. I, once again, am no exception. The day the Giants announced Manning’s move to the bench, I went to YouTube to watch the Giants’ final drive of that 2008 Super Bowl. The major plays of the drive are burned into my memory—the Helmet Catch, the winning touchdown from Manning to wide receiver Plaxico Burress—but I was surprised to find the emotions from that day came rushing back when I watched the game film nearly 12 years later. I hardly am an intense person, but that night in 2008 was an exception. When Burress caught the winning touchdown pass from Manning, I jumped so high in celebration that I

punched a hole in the drop ceiling of my friend’s apartment. I don’t think I’ve reacted so strongly to a sporting event since, and I know I haven’t been back to that apartment. I’m attempting to be cautious in what I say because I know that Eli Manning isn’t perfect. I started my career covering sports, and—having spent a fair amount of time around professional and college athletes—I learned firsthand it is a mistake to lionize any person. But it’s fair to say Manning will always hold a special place in my memory, thanks to all those Sundays he spent in blue, running like a giraffe that just hit its growth spurt.

*** As I spent late September considering my mortality, I did what any grown man would do to forget his problems—I purchased a video game about a goose. It gets even more bizarre. This video game sells under the name Untitled Goose Game. But the game’s developer, an Australian company named House House, is quick to point out this isn’t the official name. It is merely a descriptor so you know this is an untitled game where the user controls a goose. Got it? Yes, this is a thing, and a quite popular thing at that. In Untitled Goose Game, you use a goose to wreak havoc on a peaceful British village. You steal a gardener’s hat. You chase a child into a phone box and steal his toy plane. You break a priceless vase. You pull a bar stool out from beneath an old man. There is a dedicated button for honking. It’s pure bliss. At its essence, “Untitled Goose Game” is a series of puzzles. But it is much, much more—it’s charming and relaxing and possessing a frivolity so inescapable that you’ll soon find yourself shouting aloud, “I’m a goose! I’m a goose!” And you won’t even care when your wife gives you that “I may have to have you committed” glance. Because you’re a goose, dammit, and a goose doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. So, yeah, the game—which can be purchased for PC and the Nintendo Switch—is delightful. It’s a tonic for all those geese—avian or otherwise—you might experience in real life. Rob Anthes is editor of the Hamilton Post. Connect with him at facebook.com/robanthes or twitter.com/robanthes.

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Lawrenceville $250,000 This is the one you have been waiting for! Move in ready 2 br, 2.5 ba townhome in Society Hill Lawrenceville. All the rooms have been professionally painted. Beautiful h/w floors in the living room/dining room area and granite countertops in the kitchen. Come make this your new home today!

Bordentown $249,900 First time ever on the market. This well maintained Cape Cod ready and waiting for the new owners. Needs some updating, but clean and move in ready. Come take a look today!

Ewing $274,900 Spacious split level 3 br, 2.5 ba home with a bright open floor plan. Main level has a entry hallway, large formal living room and dining room with plenty of sunshine, upgraded kitchen with lots of cabinets. Come take a look today!

Hightstown

MLS#NJBL354328

MLS#NJME284334

MLS#NJME282692

Agent: Susan Metzger

$450,000

Welcome home to this 3 br, 2 ba colonial style home in the desirable senior community at Enchantment in Hamilton. Prepare to be impressed as you enter the 2 story foyer of this 2,903 sq. ft. home. Make this beautiful home yours today!

MLS#NJME283156

MLS#NJBL346882

Agent: Cynthia Iorio

Agent: Gloria Kubick

Agent: Anna Coriasco

Agent: Gena Garzillo

Allentown $364,900 Enjoy the peaceful country lifestyle of Upper Freehold located in Four Seasons in this 2 br, 2 ba home. One of the nicest, largest, premiere lots in this 55 + complex. Come take a look today!

Hamilton $272,000 Welcome to Locust Hill, one of Hamilton’s desirable active adult communities. This hickory model offers 1485 sq. ft. of living space and was the former builder’s model. Come visit this 2 br, 2 ba home today! MLS#NJME284414 Agent: Gina Piazza

Ewing

This colonial home features 4 br, 2.5 ba in the Spring Valley Development. New HVAC system, newer efficient hot water heater, new gas ventless fireplace in the den with new roof over the den, family room, eat-in kitchen with newer refrigerator, full basement with new bilco doors and much more. Stop by today, you won’t be sorry!

Hamilton $259,900 You’ll be impressed with this 4 br, 2.5 ba Cape Cod that is located in the popular Steinert School District. You enter via a leaded glass front door into a large living room with new laminate flooring, crown molding and a ceiling fan. Make this home a must see! MLS#NJME277912 Agent: Robert Angelini

Hamilton

East Windsor

MLS#NJMM109676

MLS#NJME277592

$244,500

This move in 3 br, 2.5 ba end unit townhouse in Twin Rivers is priced to sell. As you enter this home, you will be greeted by laminate flooring that will lead you to the kitchen and family room areas. Updated kitchen complete with granite counter tops and beautiful back splash. Easy to show and ready to go!

MLS#NJME100059

Agent: Donna Moskowitz

Agent: Dennis Breza

$289,900

Agent: Jan Rutkowski

$250,000

Priced to sell! This cedar model 2 br, 2 ba ranch home is located in Evergreen, a popular 55 + community. As you enter, you will be greeted by brand new carpeting in the living room and dining room areas. Easy to show and we can accommodate a quick closing.

MLS#NJME284982

Agent: Donna Moskowitz

$247,900

Move in ready 3 br, 2.5 ba townhouse is ready for your buyer. As you enter, you will be greeted by gleaming laminate flooring that will take you through the living room, dining room and kitchen areas. Remodeled kitchen with updated cabinets, and corean counter tops. Easy to show and we can accommodate a quick closing!

MLS#NJME283986

Agent: Donna Moskowitz

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East Windsor $215,000 Welcome home to this move in end unit 2 br, 2.5 ba home located in the Princeton East section of East Windsor. Upon entering you will be greeted by shinning laminate flooring throughout the entire first floor. Come take a look today!

MLS#NJME284310

Agent: Donna Moskowitz

Ewing $182,500 Back on the market and better than ever! Come see this newly renovated 2 br, 2.5 ba townhome. The whole house has been freshly painted and the roof has just been replaced. Stop by today!

MLS#NJME146586

Agent: Margaret Panaro

Trenton $219,000 Come see this adorable well maintained 2 br, 1 ba cape cod with bonus room that can be used as a third bedroom. This home offers a covered porch that overlooks the back yard. The back yard has two sheds that are equipped with electric. Don’t miss out, make an appointment today!

MLS#NJME279614

Agent: Julia Harrison

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