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Raunaq Saharan is a junior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, a blue ribbon school that is known for its competitive resources. Saharan never really thought twice about her access to a high-quality education, but after visiting her cousins in a small, rural village in India, her perspective completely changed. “Their school has one room for 40 students and one teacher,” said Saharan. “They don’t have a negative outlook on it because it’s all they know, but when I think about how my school is one of the most recognized in the country, I consider what I can do to help not only my cousins, but other kids just like them.” Despite the circumstances, what strikes Saharan most about the lifestyle of her relatives is the sense of community across the village. “They don’t have conventional bathrooms or running water, but these circumstances have created a tightknit community,” she said. “Despite having such a small amount of resources, they are such happy people.” After feeling inspired by the perseverance of her family members, Saharan decided to See PURE, Page 16

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Melkamu Woldemariam has the best of both worlds. His position as an assistant professor of biology at The College of New Jersey affords him the opportunity to do the two things he loves—teach and conduct research. Last month, Woldemariam was the recipient of a major boon that will allow him to step up his activities in both areas. The Plainsboro resident has been awarded a $1 million joint grant from the National

Science Foundation and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The funding will be used by Woldemariam, 41, a plant biologist who specializes in molecular and chemical ecology, to support his research program and to engage undergraduate research collaborators in his work. Woldemariam’s research involves comparing the chemical composition of corn varieties and how we can better prevent against insect attack, as well as revealing the genetic causes for the variability in

plant chemical defenses. Each year, a sizable fraction of global agricultural productivity in crop plants is lost to insect and pathogen attacks. “It’s an awesome feeling to know that the work we do here at TCNJ is viewed very favorably by talented researchers in the field,” Woldemariam said. “I am thrilled to be able to give my students the opportunity to participate in this project with potential national and international significance.” Woldemariam was born in Addis Ababa, the capital city See GRANT, Page 4

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Farmers’ Market readying for the summer/fall season The West Windsor Farmers’ Market finishes the winter season outdoors at MarketFair this month and will be moving to its summer/fall location in a few weeks. Two markets remain (April 3 and 17) before the farmers market moves back to the Vaughn Lot at the Princeton Junction train station on May 1. As with the summer/fall markets, organizers have created a safe and comfortable shopping experience for area residents including a mask/face covering requirement for everyone on site, a hand sanitation station, and preordering options. “Winter markets are a wonderful time for our neighbors to continue to safely gather and support local farms and artisan food makers,” said market manager Chris Cirkus. “We’ve been proud to host winter season markets for the past 15 years, and this year is just as bountiful, if not more.” The outdoor market series is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Meadow Road side of the MarketFair parking lot. For more information, visit wwcfm. org or call (609) 933-4452. The market features seasonal fresh produce, sustainably caught seafood, mushrooms, farm fresh eggs, alpaca fiber wear, artisan cheese, fresh pasta

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Spring exhibition on display at WWAC Perhaps one of the most universal and timeless subjects in the history of art, botanical themes offer a world of possibility for artists. Evidence of floral art and design dates back over 2,000 years, starting with the ancient Egyptians, and remains immensely popular today. Artists have used flowers for their symbolism in history, evocative qualities, and their ability to represent everything from decay to passion. During this Spring 2021 season of rebirth and renewal, West Windsor Arts Council invited artists to share floral-themed ideas and visions. Jurors Thomas Kelly and Megan Uhaze are Commissioners from Hamilton Township Cultural and Performing Arts Advisory Commission. The exhibition was an open call to WWAC members and featured prize

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Highlights of the many works in the exhibition include those by Christine Seo, who works in both watercolor and oil. Her oil painting titled Peonies in the Sunroom won Best in Show. Also included in the exhibition is Hetal Mistry. Her work of art titled Dawn consists of ink, pencil colors, and acrylics and won Best Use of Medium. Exhibiting artists include Zakia Ahmed, Sherri L Andrews, Clara S Beym, Tom Chiola, Connie Cruser, Jayme Fahrer, Janet Felton, Michael F. Graham, Jeanette Gaston Hooban, Joy Kreves, Lori Langsner, Sonya Legg, Eleni Litt, Concetta A. Maglione, Hetal Mistry, Abelardo Montano, Tatiana Oles, William Plank, Maia Reim, Martin Schwartz DDS, Christine ‘Peonies in the Sunroom’ by Christine Seo, Deirdre Sheean, Margaret Simpson, Sally Stang, Zina Umyn, Janet Seo won Best in Show. Waronker. The exhibition is on view on the West Windsor Arts Council’s website winners, chosen by the jurors. “The West Windsor Arts Council (westwindsorarts.org) and the gallery members show is a floral theme. What by appointment though May 14. a heartening idea in this long winter we have been having,” said Kelly. WHAT DID WE MISS? What are you Added Uhaze: “It was a pleasure to noticing in your community? What judge this body of work, the variety and stories do you think we should tell? Do skill we saw was a true testament to the you have news to share? We want to enormous talent of West Windsor Arts hear from you. Send your news or tips Council’s members.” to news@communitynews.org.

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GRANT continued from Page 1 of Ethiopia, and he grew up in a small town called Jimma, which is about 300 kilometers southwest the capital. After graduating from high school, he attended Addis Ababa University, where Woldemariam says he shaped his academic life. While there, he earned a degree in biology. After graduating, he got a job at the university as a graduate assistant. During that time, he taught and was also leading laboratory projects, which made him fall in love with academic processes. I said, “okay, teaching and doing research is the best of both worlds.” He went on to earn a master’s degree at Abbis Ababa University and then went on to teach at the school for four years. He then went to Germany and earned his Ph.D. at the Max Planck Institute. “That’s where I got introduced to the world of plant-insect reactions,” Woldemariam said. “So I studied there for about four years and got postdoctoral training.” He then came to America to study at the Boyce Thompson Institute, which is an independent affiliate of Cornell University. Four years later, in 2018, he accepted a position as a professor at TCNJ. *** WWP News editor Bill Sanservino and editorial intern Dani Sakran recently conducted an interview over Zoom with Woldemariam to discuss

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his life, career and the research project that won him the grant. Below is an edited version of that interview. WWP News: Can you tell me how you became interested in biology when you were younger? Melkamu Woldemariam: Biology is the only place in science where you can seriously inquire about this beautiful process called life. Right? So, I couldn’t find any other place where I can inquire about life and then spend my life literally asking questions and then finding a way of answering these questions. So, that was a life-changing moment. That is one thing that really made me fall in love with biology. The second thing is the application part, right? Every study that you do in biology in one way or another affects the life of millions of people, and that aspect is very attractive to me. I think these two probably sum it up. WWP: Growing up, what did your parents do for a living? MW: I grew up with my grandparents and my grandad was a teacher. And, probably, he influenced me to be a teacher myself. He was at the age of retirement when I was born, and, of course, since he retired he didn’t have anything to do but inspire me to be a knowledge seeker. So, I must have taken some of his footsteps. WWP: When did you start actively pursuing research projects and especially research projects in this particular area? MW: This particular area started

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when I was a Ph.D. student. As a Ph.D. student, you are always given a project to work on so that you earn your research, but in my second year of my research, I knew that I would be in academics. I knew that I would be a researcher, so I was always thinking about, “what would I do when I graduate,” right? Coincidentally, I ended up identifying corn as a very interesting plant motor system and here we are. I ended up studying and then falling in love with corn. WWP: Can you tell me a little bit about how you formulated your current project, how grant process worked and what was it like actually receiving the grant? MW: I started this project as more or less a paid project when I was a postdoctoral scientist at Cornell. I started asking questions and then doing some parallel experiments, in addition to the main project that I got paid for. The preliminary data that we collected over the four years gave us very strong impetus to propose something grand—something big. And, that’s how it started. Right after I joined TCNJ, a couple of my students and I kind of strung these pieces of preliminary data together and that gave us a complete picture of what we needed to explore. We started working on the grant, and at TCNJ we have a grant writer, which makes life really easy. We worked with her for about 6 months refining the ideas and then writing everything in a way that made the most sense. My collaborator at Cornell University also chipped in—he’s like a senior personnel on the grant. We then compiled everything and sent it to the National Science Foundation. WWP: What was your reaction when you got the grant? MW: The news that the project is being funded is very encouraging and I’m very excited for it—especially three things. The first one is the scientific aspect of it. The grant will give us an opportunity to explore the science in as much detail as we can. Second, I am so excited about the training opportunity that it brings. Right now, even at the beginning of the grant, I have eleven undergrad students working with me in my lab. The project will stay for another four years, and you can imagine the amount of high-quality research that I will be able to provide to students of all kinds, from all backgrounds and social and educational backgrounds. The third opportunity is training somebody at a really high level. I will have a postdoctoral scientist working in my lab, and we have started the hiring process. The postdoctoral scientist

will be trained in my lab and they will transition from being a postdoc into a faculty member at another college. That high-level training is something thing that I am so excited about. Getting the money is really good for the science, but in addition to that, there is a lot of life-changing opportunities for students literally at the very formative stage of their academic involvement. That is simply priceless. WWP: Can you explain to me, I guess for the readers as simplest terms as we possibly can, just exactly what it is you’re researching? MW: In simple terms, what we’re looking for is mechanisms for protecting corn plants from attack by pests. Corn is a very important crop. It provides energy, both for directly feeding our population, cattle and the alcohol industry. The energy industry is also fueled by corn. Unfortunately, because of its nutritional value, is a species that is attacked by more than 90 different types of insect species. WWP: 90? MW: Yes, 90 different types, and that is actually an understatement—it could be way above that. What we are trying to do is to find out a natural way of defending corn plants from these attackers naturally. All plant species in one way or another produce defensive chemicals when they are attacked by herbivores. The production and the release of these toxic compounds is influenced by a very critical hormone signaling pathway. That hormone signaling cascade is known as the Jasmonate Signaling Cascade. It is a very critical signaling cascade. If you have that cascade working well, then the plants will produce high amounts of defense compounds when they’re attacked by herbivores, which means they can defend themselves better. In corn, we don’t know a lot about this signaling cascade. We know very little. So, that is exactly why I’m interested in looking at how this Jasmonate Signaling Cascade monitors the defense responses of corn. We will be identifying novel genes or novel mechanisms that regulate the defense responses of maize (corn) and once those mechanisms are identified, you can imagine how important that would be, because you can breed them into the corn varieties that we have using natural methods and then go about producing more resistant corn lines. WWP: Have you started the research yet? How far are you? MW: The preliminary data that we used is really good enough, and we are building on that. For the last six See GRANT, Page 6

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GRANT continued from Page 5 months, despite the pandemic, I was able to sneak in the lab, following, of course, all of the social distancing and masking protocols to do some work. WWP: How did you manage, and how will you manage, to go forward and work on this as the pandemic has progressed? MW: The pandemic is painful on everybody. The last semesters we couldn’t bring students on campus, so I had to do most of the research by myself. Fortunately, the early-career faculty like me were allowed to spend a limited amount of time in the laboratory with very strict social distancing protocols. TCNJ has done a very good job and that benefits me a little bit. Even though I couldn’t involve all of my students in person, I was able to do a good amount of research during the pandemic. Now, we are almost coming back to normalcy, and a number of students would come to the lab. Of course, you can only have one student at a time in the lab, but given that it’s way better than last semester. WWP: Has the college announced in person classes yet? MW: No, no. We do have hybrid mode where you have a very limited number of students come in person and the rest join remotely. But, for research, you can only have one student per lab. When that student goes away, another student joins. So, in a very specially and temporally

separated manner we can have a limited number of students for research right now. Next semester we hope that we will be in person, but it is really difficult to make predictions. It all depends on how the pandemic pans out. WWP: Let’s talk a little bit about your home life. How long have you lived in Plainsboro Township? MW: Three years now. I’m a newcomer. WWP: Relatively. Plainsboro is pretty transient, though so you might be one of the long-timers by this point. How many children do you have and what schools do they attend? MW: I have two children. A daughter who is 16, she’s almost turning 17 now. She is in grade 11 at High School North. My son is in grade 9, he just turned 15. WWP: Do you have experiences that stick out that may have been important in helping shape your life or your career? MW: Oh, absolutely. I have a lot of stories, but I think all of them, as far as my academic life is concerned, all of my stories revolve around my students. I started my teaching career really early, I got lucky. I was selected to be a graduate assistant when I was 23 and a half. Which means, right from college I was a near-professor working in an academic environment. I built relationships with many of my students early on, and the highlight of my life has been to see most of my students that I taught early becoming pro-

fessors themselves. I’m relatively young, but I have students who I taught as juniors or sophomores who are now professors in many universities all over. That is an amazing feeling. It’s just like your children growing up and becoming somebody. And I was involved in teaching them courses, writing them recommendations and seeing them grow over the years. Those stories always make me fall in love with teaching. That is a unique thing about my academic life. If there is anything, that would be a story. WWP: So, you’re in a great position. You get to teach students, work with students, train them to be instructors themselves while also, at the same time, get to do research in an area that you have a lot of interest in. MW: Absolutely. I think that the influence that teachers have is simply an understatement. I mean, we do influence our students in really meaningful ways. That is why I think this profession in general deserves a lot of respect and recognition. I feel strongly about that. Another story is probably related to TCNJ. TCNJ is a smaller college, by many standards, but we have a really good project-driven environment. Every course, for example, in the biology department, remarkably has a strong project-based teaching curriculum. Students are exposed to actual research early on. Our first course, Bio 201, has three

research projects where students will be progressing through and working actively on. It’s not like a theoretical enterprise, but it’s actually based on a research-driven curriculum. That is one really remarkable thing and it supports your research career too. The second thing is that we are highly encouraged to integrate our research into the classroom. This is unique in many aspects. For example, I teach two upper level courses, and in both of them my students are actually working on my own research. They are part of the data collection. So, it’s not like they’re given a tiny project where they start, then they finish, and then that’s it. They know they are involved in something grand. Something that contributes to a bigger picture. Those are really important things that actually make everyone thrive in TCNJ’s environment. In addition to, of course, having a dedicated office for grant writing and encouraging faculty to be teacher scholars. And, I would like this message to be out there, in one way or another, and that is responsible for my little success I’ve achieved so far. WWP: Can you tell me your wife’s name? MW: My wife’s name— I think her shortened name would be easier—is Lily. She prefers that one. She has an Ethiopian name which is longer, but Lily is probably easier. WWP: If you look down the

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road, where do you see your career going? MW: I have one life mission. I want to do really cool science that can be done in any big universities. I worked at Cornell and I worked at the Max Planck Institute, where you can do really huge levels of research. What I see myself doing, is conducting exactly that kind of high level research at TCNJ. That is my life mission. And the grant is enhancing the research capacity of my department. I want to make sure we have all the tools that we need, all the techniques and skills that we need to do really cool science with undergrad students. Those are, I think, my life missions for the next few years. WWP: That’s awesome. I guess, one other question that came to my mind is generally what do the funds from the grant go towards? MW: A couple of things. Number one, most of the grant goes into purchasing the tools that are needed towards research. It could be reagents that are needed, it could be paying for services like mass spectrometic services, DNA sequencing services—all of those really pricey things will be covered by that. A fair chunk of it will go into training the postdoctoral scientists that come to my lab. The postdoctoral scientist swill stay at my lab for two years and we will be training the postdoctoral scientists using the funding. We will have about two REU students— there is this program called Research Experience for Undergraduates and what we do is send two students every year to Cornell for the summer for an intensive two-month long training. We will send two students per year every summer for the next four or five years. And these students will be be exposed to really high level research for two months In addition, there are two students every year that will be trained with me during the summer. Tuition fees and all

of the things will be covered for them. These are the major things (the grant will pay for), but in addition to this, we have two days, which I will be hosting students from the Trenton school district. The idea is we will go ahead and recruit these high school students and they will come to my lab and see what kind of research we do. They will actually be involved in learning the tools of the trade and then asking questions that are related to my research. We will have this kind of continuous supply of training opportunities for students from the surrounding areas. In addition to that, I think I have two students per year who will join me on a National Conference. We will go to scientific symposiums and my plan is to actually put my students up front, so rather than me telling my story, these undergrad students will go to the scientific symposiums, present posters or even give talks. We do also have funding for that so that the students will be able to network with other students and other professors and actually see what scientific symposiums on a big scale look like. So, these are the major big-ticket items for the research. WWP: Is there anything I haven’t asked or talked to you about that you would like the readers to know about? MW: I think we talked pretty much well about every aspect. Good questions. Please make sure your readers know how awesome TCNJ’s environment is. For students, it’s an environment where they can come and thrive. And a big acknowledgement to everybody at TCNJ, the department, the deanship is a very supportive and nurturing environment. And I really, really appreciate the support form everybody.

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is intended not only for governments, but also for vaccinations, first responders, teachers, infrastructure improvements and small businesses. “In the midst of the greatest public health and economic crises of our lifetimes, it is unacceptable New Jersey schools, hospitals, small businesses and workers faced the additional threat of budgetary shortfalls,” said Sen. Corey Booker, who also voted for the ARP. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes and local officials contacted by The Gazette said it is still unclear what the funds can be used to pay for, and they are awaiting guidance from the federal government. *** Local government funds will be distributed in two equal payments—the first by May 10 of this year, and the second by March 11, 2022. According to the National Law Review website, the funds are to be used to “respond to the COVID-19 emergency and address its economic effects, including through aid to households, small businesses, nonprofits and impacted industries such as tourism and hospitality.” All funds must be spent on costs incurred on or before Dec. 31, 2024. The state and local governments cannot use the funds to make pension payments or to offset revenue losses resulting from any tax cut, tax delay or tax rebate enacted after March 3, 2021.

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Summer is just around the corner — providing a much needed opportunity for our children to reconnect, explore interests, and get moving! What a fantastic time for your child to discover the world of dance and all that it has to offer! The Dance Corner offers a wide array of summer camps, intensives, and classes for all ages and skill levels. From preschoolers just beginning to

appreciate music and movement to seasoned pre-professional dancers and adults, TDC offers summer options that encourage students to discover dance, explore new styles, challenge their abilities, grow in technique, build confidence, and make lasting memories with new friends. Camps, intensives, and classes are open to new students, current students, and students from neighboring studios. For the very youngest dancers (ages

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Camps include: • Pre-K Summer Fun Camp (Ages 4-5) • Plainsboro Rec Camp (Upcoming Grades 1-6) • Performing Arts Camps (Upcoming Grades 1-9) • Sports Camps (Upcoming Grades 1-12) • Academic Camps (Upcoming Grades 4-10) • Police Academy Camp (Grades 6-8) • Volleyball Camp (Ages 9-17) Pricing, scheduling, camp descriptions, and registration information is listed on the Township website. Summer Camp registration opens Thursday, April 1, 2021.

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DANCE CORNER cont. from Page 9 3-6), The Dance Corner offers a half day Exploration Dance Camp. This camp encourages the students’ imagination and creativity while exploring music, rhythm, and movement with the use of fun costumes and props. For older students who are interested in exploring multiple dance styles in a safe and relaxed atmosphere, TDC offers Dance Camp Remix (ages 6-12) on a half or full day schedule. In an engaging and encouraging environment, students will explore Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater with an emphasis on creativity, friendship, and fun. For families looking to dip their toes into dance, The Dance Corner also offers evening and weekend summer classes in an array of styles and levels — from preschool to adult. It is a great opportunity to see if dance is a good fit for your child, to try a new style without commitment, or for adults to put on those dance shoes, themselves. For the more serious dancer who is interested in building technique or challenging themselves with more advanced study in a specific style, The Dance Corner offers multiple week-long intensives. Intensive experiences are offered across multiple dance styles. Students enrolled in intensive classes will receive in depth instruction in technique, master new combinations,

learn teacher created choreography, and self-choreograph pieces in the selected style. Additional Intensive Boot Camp experiences are available for our TDC Elite Competition Team Members. Dancers interested in auditioning for our 21-22 Elite Team are encouraged to contact the studio for details. Registration for summer classes and camps is now open. All camps and classes are held at The Dance Corner studios in the Southfield Shopping Center in West Windsor. The Dance Corner has been offering in person instruction safely and successfully since last July, keeping in accordance with all local health guidelines including limited class sizes. Enroll soon as classes are filling quickly! And remember to be on the lookout for our fall schedule and registration — details will be posted on our website in a few weeks!! Please visit thedancecorner.org for more information and for registration. Join The Dance Corner this summer and experience first-hand what makes The Dance Corner feel like home to so many local families. Follow us on Facebook @TheDanceCornerInc and Instagram @thedancecornerlife to see what makes our studio a place your dancer will want to call home, too. The Dance Corner, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road (Southfield Shopping Center), West Windsor. 609-799-9677. www.thedancecorner.org.

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HEALTH @capitalhealthnj

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Capital Health Welcomes New Neurology Specialists to Capital Institute for Neurosciences

“When patients require expert care for complex neurological conditions such as stroke, aneurysms, and brain and spine trauma, they look to our Capital Institute for Neurosciences,” said Dr. Dustin Rochestie, director of Neurology and Neurocritical Care. “Drs. Patel, Kiviat, Kananeh, and Patel add additional depth and experience to our team, so patients can be confident they’re receiving the most advanced neuroscience care in the region.”

Capital Health Regional Medical Center includes one of the largest dedicated Neuro ICUs in the state to care for the most complex neuroscience patients. DR. MOHAMMED KANANEH is one of the hospital’s fellowship trained neuro critical care physicians who provide intensive care for patients with life threatening conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain or spine injury, brain aneurysms, and other serious neurological disorders. He was fellowship trained in neurocritical care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his neurology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, where he also completed his internal medicine internship.

DR. PRATIT PATEL joined the team to treat patients requiring endovascular intervention and diagnostics for cerebrovascular conditions like brain aneurysm, stroke, carotid and intracranial stenosis, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), arteriovenous fistula, and subdural hematoma. He is board certified in vascular neurology, neurology and neurosonology (ultrasonic imaging of the brain and other neural structures). Dr. Patel uses minimally invasive neuroendovascular techniques to treat patients accessing the brain’s vascular system using a catheter through the groin area or wrist. After completing his neurology residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dr. Patel was fellowship trained in vascular neurology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later completed additional fellowship training in endovascular surgical neuroradiology at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey.

Capital Institute for Neurosciences also offers care in the outpatient setting. Neurologist DR. MITEN PATEL, who recently joined the Institute’s Pennington-based practice, is board certified in neurology and fellowship trained in neuromuscular medicine. He received his medical degree at University College London in London, England. He went on to complete further graduate studies at University of Cambridge and conducted research at the Sanger Institute, which culminated in an MPhil degree. Dr. Patel completed his neurology residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, New York, where he also completed his fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine, with an emphasis on electromyography (EMG). EMG is used to detect neuromuscular abnormalities by measuring electrical activity and muscle response to a nerve’s stimulation of the muscle.

DR. DAVID KIVIAT received his medical degree from the University of Florida, where he also completed his neurology training. He has treated patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has managed care in the neuro ICU, stroke unit, and inpatient neurology service. Dr. Kiviat works with the Capital Health team as a part of its neurohospitalist service, treating patients with a wide range of neurologic disorders and emergencies. Dr. Kiviat is also experienced in neuroradiology, routine and long-term electroencephalograms (EEG) studies, and lumbar punctures.

Capital Institute for Neurosciences provides the most advanced neuroscience care and treatments for conditions such as stroke, aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid artery disease, cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors, brain and spine trauma, and complex spine care. Surgical services include neuroendovascular surgery, neurovascular surgery, microsurgery, brain tumor and skull base surgery, as well as advanced spine surgery. Capital Health’s Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center also operates a Mobile Stroke Unit, the first unit of its kind to go live in New Jersey and the Delaware Valley.

Capital Health recently welcomed Dr. Pratit Patel, Dr. Mohammed Kananeh, Dr. David Kiviat and Dr. Miten Patel to its Capital Institute for Neurosciences. The new providers include fellowship trained and board certified specialists who join the Institute in providing the most advanced neuroscience care and treatments to patients in central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania.

To learn more, visit capitalneuro.org.

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Capital Health Introduces NEW ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE Capital Health, a regional leader in providing progressive, quality patient care, is now using a new electronic health record (EHR) across its two hospitals’ acute care areas to better serve the community and its patients. The EHR from global health care technology company Cerner Corporation supports doctors, nurses and staff to document and access critical patient information to make treatment decisions, ensure safety and improve the health care experience. "During this challenging time, we are proud to offer our patients an improved health care experience through the launch of our new EHR,” said Gene Grochala, chief information officer, Capital Health. “Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our staff came together to successfully launch this new technology as part of our commitment to the health and well-being of our patients. We look forward to showing the community the benefits of this new system in simplifying and streamlining our ability to provide highquality health care services.” The new Cerner EHR will support Capital Health clinicians to efficiently document and access patient information all in one location. Having the most up-to-date patient information at their fingertips supports clinicians in making the most appropriate and informed data-driven decisions. It also means patients who receive care at both Capital Health hospitals may not have to fill out as much paperwork because their critical health data will be able to follow them between locations. "Setting up a new EHR during a global pandemic is not a simple task, and Capital Health overcame immense challenges to complete the project for the benefit of its patients and clinicians,” said Brian Kincade, senior director and general manager, Cerner. “We were able to successfully move a large portion of the design and build activity to a virtual environment, due to social distancing and travel restrictions, without skipping a beat. Capital Health’s dedication to getting the new system up and running, while also providing life-saving care amid COVID-19, is a testament to its commitment to the community.” Patients will also have access to their health records through Cerner’s secure online patient portal. Once enrolled, patients can securely exchange messages with their care team, view health information and records, settle balances and view upcoming appointments. Through greater access to their own information, Capital Health is empowering patients to take a more active role in their care to support health and well-being. Capital Health is the Central New Jersey/Lower Bucks County region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprised of two hospitals (Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), an outpatient facility in Hamilton, NJ, and various primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic health care provider accredited by DNV GL – health care and a four-time Magnet®-recognized health system for nursing excellence. For more information, visit capitalhealth.org.

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SIGN UP FOR CAPITAL HEALTH’S HOSPITAL PATIENT PORTAL CAPITAL HEALTH’S FREE ONLINE HOSPITAL PATIENT PORTAL GIVES YOU ACCESS TO YOUR HEALTH SUMMARY if you were admitted to one of our hospitals or visited one of our Emergency Departments on or after July 15, 2015. Outpatient diagnostic test results and laboratory results are available from July 1, 2016. Additional features to help you better manage your health will become available at a later time. Our portals are available to patients 18 years of age or older. Parents or guardians of patients under the age of 18 who wish to have access to their child’s medical records are asked to call our Health Information Management Department at 609.303.4085 (Hopewell) or 609.394.4460 (Regional Medical Center).

PREVIOUS PORTAL SIGN UP:

(for visits from July 15, 2015 – February 5, 2021) • Visit capitalhealth.org/myportal. Click on the link for the Capital Health Hospital Patient Portal July 15, 2015 – February 5, 2021. • Use your personal (not work) email. You should receive a confirmation email once you have registered for the new patient portal. • You must have an email address in order to register for the portal.

NEW PORTAL SIGN UP: (for visits from February 6, 2021 – present) • Visit capitalhealth.org/myportal. Click on the link for the Capital Health Hospital Patient Portal February 6, 2021 – present. • Use your personal (not work) email. You should receive a confirmation email once you have registered for the new patient portal. • You must have an email address in order to register for the portal.

Capital Health Specialty Practices – Bordentown is located on the second floor at 100 K Johnson Blvd N, Suite 201, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505.

CAPITAL HEALTH OPENS NEW MULTISPECIALTY CARE OFFICE IN BORDENTOWN Expanding access to specialty health care service for residents in Burlington County, Capital Health recently opened its new Specialty Practices – Bordentown location at 100 K Johnson Blvd N, Suite 201, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505 (on the northbound side of Route 130, across from the Team 85 Fitness & Wellness Center). The new office shares a building that is also home to Capital Health Primary Care – Bordentown and Rothman Orthopaedics. “Thanks to the continued growth of Capital Health Medical Group, access to expert health care in Burlington County is more convenient than ever,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “When our neighbors who live or work in Burlington County need specialized care for more complex conditions, our new Specialty Practices – Bordentown location brings highly trained clinicians under the same roof as our Primary Care – Bordentown team to streamline their care and address a wider range of health care needs.” The providers at Capital Health Specialty Practices – Bordentown are part of Capital Health Medical Group, a network of more than 400 physicians and providers who offer carefully coordinated primary and specialty care. All Medical Group offices use a shared electronic medical records system, which allows providers to access medical records on secure network, making it convenient for patients to continue their care across our network of primary and specialty care providers. Patients can also manage their health easier using our Capital Health Medical Group patient portal, which allows them to conveniently access information about any of their office visits online. For more information about Capital Health Specialty Practices – Bordentown, visit capitalhealth.org/specialtybordentown.

Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists clinicians, including DR. CHRISTI WESTON, DR. ARVIND BHASKER, DR. KRISTINA MCGUIRE, and licensed clinical social worker VICTORIA PENACARDINALLI, provide compassionate psychiatric care, counseling services, and advanced treatment (such as transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression) in a warm, calming environment. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/behavioralhealth or call 609.689.5725 to schedule an appointment. Capital Health – Endocrinology Specialists includes DRS. SHERI GILLIS-FUNDERBURK, ERIKA VILLANUEVA, JOANNA TOLIN, SUNIL THOMAS, and NAZISH AHMAD, who provide care for people living with diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic bone diseases (such as osteoporosis), and other problems involving the endocrine (or gland) system. To learn more, visit capitalendocrinology.org or call 609.303.4300 to schedule an appointment. Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists includes fellowship trained gastroenterologists DRS. MARK SAXENA, WASEEM BUTT, and MICHAEL ITIDIARE, as well as nurse practitioner LISA COSTELLO, all of whom specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of general diseases of the digestive system for adult patients. Visit capitalgastro.org to learn more or schedule an appointment by calling 609.528.8884. Capital Health – Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists, led by fellowship trained pediatric gastroenterologist DR. SABEENA FARHATH, provides patient-focused care with compassion for treating gastrointestinal illnesses in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Visit capitalhealth.org/pediatricgi to learn more or schedule an appointment by calling 609.528.8894. Capital Health – Rheumatology Specialists includes fellowship trained rheumatologists DRS. WILLIAM TORELLI, RISHI PATEL, and LEIGH SEGAL, who specialize in the care and treatment of conditions that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and immune system. For more information, visit capitalrheumatology.org or call 609.303.4360 to schedule an appointment. Capital Health – Pediatric Orthopedics features DR. MEGAN GRESH, a board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon who is dedicated solely to diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal conditions in children. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 609.537.6000.

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Capital Health Earns

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit capitalhealth.org/cancer.

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

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

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

PANCREATIC CANCER RISK FACTORS

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

PANCREATITIS: Chronic or hereditary

Slightly more MEN are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer than women

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AGE: Most people diagnosed are greater than 60 years of age

LONG-STANDING, (over 5 years) diabetes

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How to travel far but keep your distance This year and month we are celebrating our 10 years as a Cruise Planners’ agents. Before Covid hit, we were planning some big events to travel and to celebrate with us. As we have had to do many times this year, we needed to Pivot. These events have been moved to 2022 and include a May cruise through the Greek Isles and a September river cruise through Provence. Contact us for more details. Since we needed to shift our focus, 2021 is more about traveling, but keeping your distance. Demand is high for future travel and we are seeing availability in 2021 and 2022 being limited. With flexible policies in place, it is time to start planning. Here are some trends in travel without the crowds. PEAS IN A TRAVEL POD. Gather your quaranteam (your select bubble of similar-minded friends or family that don’t interact with others outside your group) for a vacation that brings you together in a shared experience while adhering to public health guidelines. Private tours give travelers the adventure they crave while providing safe, intimate environments. Many are tailored to fit all your preferences, so the whole crew is satisfied. A LITTLE FRESH AIR. Ah, the great outdoors. Breathe in the fresh air, soothe your soul, bask in natural beauty. This is National Parks’ time to shine. So that trip to Yellowstone National Park you have always been meaning to take? Now is the perfect time to indulge in hiking, biking, and other fun outdoor activities found at each unique national treasure. PRIVACY PLEASE. Private experiences are trending as a way to stay safe, as well as being a very elite way to travel. Set out on the blue seas with a private

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yacht rental in the tropics. Looking for private accommodations? We have access to exquisite private villa rentals with luxury amenities in some of the most beautiful and exotic locations. When it comes to means of travel, nothing is more exclusive than a private jet. Or opt to tour the country on your time in a RV rental. PASS THE REMOTE. Remote locations offer a true getaway from it all. It is easy – simply go where the people aren’t. You will feel absolutely worlds away at a resort located in one of the less crowded Florida Keys. Thoughtful amenities, including an indoor/outdoor spa deliver exotic charm reminiscent of a Balinese hideaway. Or spend a few nights in an Over-the-Water Bungalow in the Caribbean or South Pacific. With a soaking tub for two, an over-thewater hammock, outdoor shower and a suspended patio with swimup platform, you and your partner will truly feel like the last two people on earth. We would love to have you join us on one of our upcoming group adventures. Contact us for more details or we can help you plan your own customized vacation experience. At Cruise Planners we specialize in all types of travel (not just cruises). We do not charge any additional fees for our vacation planning, and whether you are looking for a Cruise, an All-Inclusive Resort Vacation, or a European Land Tour, we will provide you with the exceptional service you should expect from a travel agent. Unlike big online travel sites, Cruise Planners with Caryn and Aron, delivers the personal touch. Phone: 609-750-0807. Website: familycruising.net.

Palm Sunday, March 28 - 9:30 AM Virtual Zoom Service Maundy Thursday, April 1 - 7:30 PM Virtual Zoom Service Good Friday, April 2 - 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM Sanctuary open for reflection with Passion readings at the top of the hour.

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ATTENTION TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR RESIDENTS CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR TOWNSHIP COUNCIL (2) 2021 Municipal Election petitions for Mayor and Township Council (2) will be available starting April 1st. Please e-mail Gay M. Huber, Township Clerk at ghuber@westwindsortwp.com and provide the following information: full name as you want it on the ballot, home address, email address, and telephone number. If you have any questions you can contact the Clerk’s Office at 609-799-2400 ext. 213. Offices Available: Mayor and Two (2) Township Council positions Term: Four (4) years (1/1/22 – 12/31/25) Election Day: Tuesday, November 2, 2021

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PURE continued from Page 1 get involved with the youth chapter of a nonprofit organization called People for Urban and Rural Education Youth. The mission of the group, which draws its membership from a number of towns in the area, including Plainsboro and West Windsor, is to help bridge the gap between students and academic resources. At large, the organization is dedicated to addressing education inequality from the root by acknowledging the barriers—like period poverty and a lack of electricity—that keep students home from school. Across every initiative, PURE volunteers are united under the common belief that every child has the right to a quality education. Saharan is the public relations ambassador of Lawrenceville PURE Youth, which has 28 members ranging from elementary to high school students. The group is one of the four youth chapters in New Jersey, and it leads both local and international initiatives. The Lawrenceville chapter, which is the biggest in New Jersey, has worked at local temples, hosted dinner-to-door events during Diwali, and conducted clothing and school supplies drives for nearby shelters. The chapter has also partnered with Homefront and Anchor House during past holiday seasons, and manned a booth at the 2019 Elsie’s World Fair, where members were given the

opportunity to talk to several children, parents and community leaders about the organization’s cause. They aren’t only devoted to education issues, though. Last fall, they raised money to support a Trenton family who lost their house in a fire, and now the volunteers are focused on promoting sustainable farming in rural India. Saharan says she is particularly proud of the group’s latest initiative to sponsor 15 farmers from outside Raavulpaadu, India. They are helping the farmers switch from conventional to organic farming to limit their exposure to pesticides. Through this project, Saharan said she has realized that the chapter is capable of helping communities in need through more hands-on, long-term initiatives. After their work ends, farmers will be able to become more self-sustainable, which will have an immeasurable impact on their communities. “We’re educating farmers about organic and sustainable farming practices, which has kind of changed my definition of what fundraising means,” Saharan said. “Now more than ever, we’re starting to move away from the foreigner handing people money and

saying ‘This is enough to fix your problems,’ and more towards longlasting change.” Farmers in India lack support from the government, and because produce is selling for a lower cost than it takes to cultivate, many have turned to chemically-treated fertilizers as a last resort in keeping up with demand. The youth group has set a goal of $4,000, which will be used for soil tilling and fertilizing. It was planning a “Virtual Ladies Night” fundraiser on March 27, which was set to feature highlights like a DJ, raffle and trivia games. When COVID hit last March, the organization was preparing for an event called Prerana, which was originally planned as a dance and skit show. When the event was moved to a virtual format last November, volunteers across several chapters participated. A total of $25,000 was raised through ticket sales, and the funds were used to build five schools in 70 houses in a rural community in India. “After COVID, we started seeing more and more immigrant and street children not going to school since they couldn’t make a living for them-

Saharan says she is proud of the group’s latest initiative to sponsor 15 farmers in India.

selves,” said PURE founder and chief executive officer Shyla Talluri during the live stream. “Our intention is to incorporate these kids after COVID slows down. But it’s important for us to be by their side when that time comes.” The four-hour event featured clips of youth and parent volunteers singing, dancing and putting on skits. Throughout the show, they were encouraged to contact PURE’s executive team and donate to the cause. The group has also pivoted its efforts to address the effects of the pandemic on a local level. In November, volunteers raised money to donate food, clothing and household items to a Trenton family of seven, which included 160 cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer and hygiene products. “It is our minimal responsibility as privileged citizens to help people in need,” said Hema Kanthamneni, chief program officer. “During these times, this responsibility does not disappear. Teaching our kids these values is the first step. Instilling compassion, instilling empathy in all these kids is how we teach them to lead from the heart.” Upon achieving their goal, PURE Youth Larenceville used the excess money raised from their Fall Project to donate to Lux Gurusamy’s War Veteran Project, an initiative hosted by the Wounded Warrior Project. PURE’s contribution assisted in the Guruswamy project raising $305, $55 higher than the project’s intended goal.

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Pet owners, please pick up after your dog happens to any dog droppings that are not picked up — dog poop fairy? It is equally amazing that some owners are actually picking up after their dog, placing the droppings in a plastic bag, and then leaving the bag. Come on people — those bags might be biodegradable, but that just means that its theoretically easier for them to break down in waste facilities — not when left on the side of the road! Estimates suggest that even biodegradable bags take over 10 years to fully break down. Leaving your dog’s deposits creates a number of issues. The first one is obvious — it stinks, it’s pretty gross stuff and not a fun day if you step in it. But let’s also consider that dog feces can harbor lots of viruses, bacteria and parasites — including harmful pathogens like e. coli, giardia and salmonella. Studies have traced 20 to 30 percent of the bacteria in water samples from urban watersheds to dog waste. Bottom line: Let’s be responsible dog owners! Our township gives us a tremendous space to walk our friendly companions on miles and miles of sidewalks and pathways. Let’s take care of them and clean up after our pets in a proper way. Pick it up. Bag it. Bring it home and discard it.

An increasing problem in town lately has been owners not picking up after their four-legged companions while enjoying their walks. It needs to stop. Now. It is unclear if this is due to ignorance of dog etiquette (and ignorance of town ordinances) or laziness of dog owners, but it creates a number of issues. First, the law. Per West Windsor township code, dogs are only allowed to defecate on their own property or on the land between the curblines — i.e., the street. The owner/handler then shall immediately remove all feces deposited by their dog by placing the feces in a closed bag or other container and depositing it in a trash receptacle located on his/her own or on public property, and only in such receptacles. Now, as all dog owners know, the first part can be a difficult task and potentially dangerous between auto traffic and bike traffic, etc. However, the main requirement of this ordinance is the second piece and is quite straight forward: (1) pick up your dog’s feces, (2) place in a plastic bag, and (3) discard it on your own property. It is that simple. It is amazing that owners are not willing to do this or not aware of their actions. I am not sure what they think

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Dutch Neck—History manifest PAUL LIGETI

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Each month, the Historical Society of West Windsor — a nonprofit dedicated to documenting, preserving, and publicizing the history of our community — publishes a column covering our town’s surprisingly rich heritage. This article explores the history of one of West Windsor’s oldest and best preserved historic communities.

Overview

Stand at the intersection of South Mill and Village Roads East/West, and you can’t miss the uniquely vibrant historical character of Dutch Neck. The hamlet’s geographic centrality — coupled with a quantity of extant historic sites — cements the community’s status as one of West Windsor’s best-preserved neighborhoods.

A map of the village of Dutch Neck circa 1875.

mid-1600s from the Netherlands. In fact, “Neck” derives from a Dutch word meaning “tract of land.” Other families followed, largely attracted by fertile farmland. Many are buried in the cemetery at the heart of the Origins hamlet, whose oldest stone — that According to tradition, Dutch Neck of David Couwenhoven, d. 1771 — was settled c. 1737, concurrent to Gar- stands amid a burial lot decades older ret Schenck and John Kouwenhoven’s than the church it surrounds. purchase of Penns Neck (see West Windsor Chronicles, March 2021). Political nexus The pioneers of Dutch Neck were During the mid-1700s, well before the Voorhees and Bergen families, West Windsor formed, Dutch Neck’s descended from Brooklyn-based clans central location within our town’s prewho arrived in the “New World” in the decessor — Windsor Township (see

munity (where the WWII memorial stands today). They elected West Windsor’s first government representatives to a variety of positions — several of which persist, but some of which are long gone — such as the Overseers of the Roads, Moderator/Judge of Elections, and Township Freeholders. Bergen’s tavern hosted most of our town’s early meetings until 1808, when they relocated to Penns Neck, and later to a rotation of venues. In 1891, the “Election Building” in Dutch Neck was chosen as the new permanent location for all public meetings, returning West Windsor governance to its birthplace. This, too, was replaced around 1913 by the old Town Hall that longtime residents still remember, until it was razed and remaining operations moved to the current municipal building on Clarksville and North Post in 1977. Although displaced a few hundred feet south of its original location and converted into a private residence some time shortly before 1883, Jacob Bergen’s tavern remains a memorial to town history at 212-214 South Mill Road.

West Windsor Chronicles, February 2021) — made it an ideal public meeting venue. Even after the division of Windsor Township into East and West Windsor on February 9, 1797, Dutch Neck continued to serve this role — albeit for a new municipality. The very articles that formed West Windsor on that date stipulated that the first town meeting would be in the “house where Jacob Bergen now lives” in Dutch Neck. And so, on April 8, 1797, a group Religious center local land-owning men met at BerReligion was critical to colonial comgen’s tavern in the heart of the community life. In the mid-1700s, locals

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traveled to other neighboring towns for worship. But in 1762, Thomas Smith, newly-appointed pastor of the Cranbury Church, began preaching every sixth Sabbath in the “neighborhood of Cornelius Vorrise (Voorhees),” eliminating the need for long treks from Dutch Neck. The community eventually built its own center of worship called the “Neck Meeting House,” whose first known mention was in 1797. It was replaced by the current church in 1816, which remains an icon of West Windsor’s early religious history over two centuries later.

Organizational heritage

upon expansions in the 50s; these, too, are likely from the old cemetery. Dutch Neck largely remained a farming community well into the second half of the 20th century. It is only in the late 1980s/early 1990s that suburban residential developments replaced the agrarian land immediately surrounding Dutch Neck’s nexus. Within a few years, centuries of farmland disappeared, a product of our town’s dramatic population growth in the last quarter of the 20th century. Yet, we must repeat: a quick walk towards the confluence of South Mill and Village Roads East/West will betray the bounty of history that remains. Dozens of residences from the 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s line the streets, evincing a community far older than its surroundings. The church continues to ring its bells for mass, as it has done for centuries. For over a century, children have learned and grown up at Dutch Neck School. The West Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. remains integral to our town. And there is even still some farmland in use up to this day, bookending the community. It is this preservation that sets Dutch Neck apart from much of West Windsor’s other historic clusters and makes it a fascinating case study of life in the township throughout the centuries. Here’s to centuries more. Correction: Last month’s article misprinted a date of 1785 under the map of Penns Neck; the correct date is 1875. To contact, donate to, or volunteer for the Historical Society and explore more WW history, visit westwindsorhistory.com. We are also on social media — search “Historical Society of West Windsor” on Facebook and “@SchenckFarmstead” on Instagram. Email us at westwindsorhistory@gmail.com.

Like the rest of West Windsor’s hamlets, Dutch Neck was a quiet farming community that grew slowly. The 1875 Everts & Stewart Atlas of Mercer County remarked that Dutch Neck was “a thriving little village, pleasantly situated in the centre of a fine agricultural country. It contains one general store, a wheelwright-shop, a blacksmithy, a hotel, a common school, and a Presbyterian church, with an estimated population of seventy-five.” Other 1800s-era businesses included a post office, carpenter, and cobbler. Many of these buildings still stand, albeit as private residences. Several community organizations also called old Dutch Neck Home. The earliest, the West Windsor Mutual Fire Insurance Association, was organized in 1857. In 1882, the West Windsor Pursuing and Detecting Society was formed. A product of its time, it was responsible for recovering stolen horses, wagons, automobiles, and even poultry! Hiram A. Cook also operated a shop in a barn behind 413 Village Road East, dealing in farm implements, hardware, and plumbing. In 1921, he became founding president of the Dutch Neck Volunteer Fire Department — now the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 — our town’s first emergency service organization. Paul Ligeti is the head archivist of the

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