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Marathe re-elected WW mayor

BY BILL SANSERVINO

West Windsor Mayor Hemant Marathe easily won re-election to a second term in the general election on Nov. 2.

Marathe defeated Tirza Wahrman for the position, which is a four-year term, by an almost 27% margin.

According to unofficial results from the Mercer County Clerk’s office as of Nov. 22, Marathe received 5,203 votes (63.27%) and Wahrman garnered 3,021 votes (36.73%).

Also appearing on the ballot were two races featuring unopposed candidates. In the election for two four-year seats on West Windsor Council, Marathe’s slate-mates incumbent Linda Geevers (5,681 votes) and school board member Martin Whitfield (5,437 votes) were elected.

In the unopposed school board election, Elizabeth George-Cheniara received 5,,874 votes for a three-year West Windsor seat on the board. *** Meanwhile, voters in Plainsboro didn’t have many options at the polls on Nov. 2—candidates in the Township Committee and WW-P School Board races were running uncontested.

In the race for two seats on Plainsboro Township Committee, incumbent Democrats Deputy Mayor Neil Lewis (3,873 votes) and Nuran See ELECTION, Page 6

MCCC program would help build residents’ engagement in their community

BY REBEKAH SCHROEDER

High School South senior Pedro Portilla pursues the ball against two players from Princeton High School on Oct. 16, 2021. (Photo contributed by Pamela Grund.)

Pirates boys’ soccer scores a winning season in 2021

BY RICH FISHER

John Grisham and Agatha Christie could not have combined to write a better mystery plot.

Start with a West WindsorPlainsboro South boys’ soccer team that had not played since 2019 due to last year’s COVID19 shutdown.

Add to that an entirely new coaching staff trying to weave together a lineup that was, in essence, playing together for the first time.

How that would turn out was anyone’s guess.

But son of a gun, it turned out pretty darn good.

The Pirates finished the season with a 12-8-2 record that included a first-round Mercer County Tournament victory and a trip to the NJSIAA Group IV Central semifinals.

Mystery solved. But it took some doing.

“It wasn’t an easy process,” said senior midfielder Pedro Portilla, one of just five players returning with varsity experience from two years ago. “There were many new faces and most of us had never played together before.

“Like most teams, the start of the season is always a learning process. We were still working out the starting lineup, figuring out each player’s strengths and weaknesses. While the season progressed so did our team bond; and the connections we made only made our team stronger on the field.”

Portilla admitted he was a little apprehensive, considering an untested team was going to be guided by an equally untested coaching staff— at least on the varsity level.

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The United States is divided by numerous issues. People are increasingly at odds with each other, and the process of making important change is difficult, if not impossible.

It is in this political climate that Mercer County Community College recently unveiled a multi-pronged program to combat the situation by educating citizens and empowering them to become leaders within their communities.

The college has teamed up with The Citizens Campaign, a Metuchen-based nonprofit organization that works to ensure that discourse can be helpful, not harmful, and urges that people do not have to be elected officials or stop their advocacy at the ballot box. The group’s message is that anyone can fight to make a difference.

One piece of the program is the establishment of a Citizen Leadership Center in partnership with The Citizens Campaign. The purpose of the center, which will be located at See LEADERS, Page 2

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LEADERS continued from Page 1 MCCC’s James Kerney Campus in Trenton, is to encourage “no-blame problem solving” built on respect and realism.

Another major component is the incorporation of The Citizens Campaign’s Power Civics citizen leadership training school-wide, which will be available through multiple channels in the college and Continuing Education programs.

The college announced the program at a kickoff celebration on Oct. 20, an event that included MCCC President Jianping Wang, professor Ken Howarth, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, officials from The Citizens Campaign, and community activist Darren “Freedom” Green.

Wang said that although conversations with The Citizens Campaign about incorporating the program at MCCC started around five years ago, it has come together at a time when it’s more necessary than ever.

“The world is more divisive, divided and inequality is more rampant than ever before,” Wang said. “The pandemic is pressing all of us to the limit, so looking up to a handful of leaders isn’t going to save all of us, and our planet is heating up faster than ever, and the youth is leading the sustainability movement more than any one of us combined here. So, I am so thrilled that we are finally launching this critical endeavor at the right moment.”

Howarth, a professor of philosophy and the chair of MCCC’s social science department, said in an interview after the kickoff event that the program is underway, but there are some aspects they are still working to get off the ground. “A cou-

ple of things haven’t rolled out as quickly as we want because of the pandemic.”

A repeating motif in both Howarth’s interview and the MCCC kickoff are following the “three C’s”—balancing college, career and civics. After years of focusing on the first two points, Howarth reinforces that this initiative is a way to “recommit ourselves to civics, and [MCCC] couldn’t ask for better partners in the Citizens Campaign.”

Piloted through MCCC’s for-credit courses this semester, the training is currently running through the school’s undergraduate political science sections. The specificity is both a way to keep the program “relevant” to the major, as well as within a smaller group.

This way, MCCC can more adequately measure its success before expanding across the college’s curricula, Howarth says.

They will be available both as stand-alone courses and as a component to be incorporated alongside the traditional curriculum—the most common usage will be professors using the tools as complementary resources to their state and local government courses, but the teachings will go beyond just those classes. It will help students gain a better understanding of their municipal government

as confident citizens who can apply what they learn to the system, no matter their future occupations.

Additionally, students in honor’s programs are able to take part in the training, yet none of them are currently from any political science courses, Howarth says, instead choosing the option as a way to better their respective educational experiences.

MCCC’s Continuing Education program allows non-students to learn the same material without enrolling, as the college offers “lifelong learning activities” that anyone from the area can participate in.

The Power Civics training is also accessible to those in grantfunded programs at the James Kerney campus.

Any student or citizen who completes the program earns a citizen leadership certificate and can be integrated into a Civic Trustees group, such as the one based in Trenton. There, they are encouraged to use their newfound expertise to solve local and national issues.

“It’s very practical, and everyone that’s already taken it said that they learned things with it, even people that were relatively familiar with our system and politics,” Howarth says. “I think we found it to be a very great, enabling tool,

‘Too many fingers are pointing at others, and not enough people are willing to say, ‘let’s work together,’ Wang said.

and we’re looking forward to eventually [setting] loose a swarm out of the college of people who have taken this citizen leadership training to actually engage in various ways, and various dimensions, that they find themselves driven to, [all] with a better toolkit to be more effective.”

No-blame problem solving is a key element of the program. Rob Horowitz, a political and media consultant who serves as The Citizens Campaign’s spokesperson, says that finding answers that satisfy all parties is “both a strategy and a value,” a skill that comes into play when trying to get a plan adopted in front of governing bodies.

“The more you focus on the solution and don’t point your fingers and blame the elected officials or anybody else for the problem, the more effective that communication usually is. People are much more willing to come together around the common ground of solutions,” Horowitz says.

“I think the other piece of the puzzle is that if you look at our politics and government, just nationally and everywhere, we don’t suffer from too little blame,” Horowitz says. “ Part of the gridlock and of the polarization is everybody pointing fingers, calling names, and those get the soundbites and get the coverage, [but] the more we can focus on solutions, and come together around some pragmatic solutions, the better it will be for our democracy overall.”

When approaching those who may disagree, taking the temperature down a bit, Horowitz insists, is a way to ben-

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efit the body of politics as a whole. This mindset is what sets the groundwork for The Citizens Campaign’s work, that now, alongside MCCC, hopes to embolden students and residents alike to gain a better grasp of governmental proceedings. *** Grant-funded programs at MCCC’s James Kerney Campus are meant to “lift up” students, assisting those who might face obstacles in their education by giving them equitable access to college, Howarth says.

He describes the training for these fresh-out-of-high-school teenagers as, “building up their enabled and equipped portfolio.”

“They’re starting to emerge into young adulthood in terms of setting them up for college, and also being informed and skilled and active citizens as they move forward,” he adds.

Trenton already has a group of nonpartisan Civic Trustees, and those who receive their certificate can join them, helping to better their community. Howarth says he is optimistic that students will join them, and also that other towns in Mercer will, as time goes on, create new Civic Trust units throughout Mercer County.

Darren Freedom Green, a Trenton Civic Trustee and former mayoral candidate, talked at the kickoff event about the benefits of being in an organized group that is cognizant of local, state and federal powers.

“The Civic Trust is an embracing of common, ordinary people who have embraced the reality, the attitude, the mindset of simply doing extraordinary things,” he said. “Things that are tangible within our society, things that are tangible within our community, rooted in civics, which really is the doorway to politics. [It is something that] touches the five social dynamics of education, economics, housing, healthcare and social justice.”

Recently, the Trenton Civic Trustees have finalized the formulation of a volunteer auxiliary police force in tandem with the Trenton Police Department.

Mercer County Community College President Jianping Wang speaks at the kickoff event for the school’s Citizen Leaders program. Behind her are Harry Pozycki, founder of the nonprofit Citizens Campaign, Tonia Perry Conley, interim executive dean and dean at the James Kearny Campus in Trenton, community activist Darren Freedom Green and MCCC professor Ken Howarth.

The community members involved would be helping the police improve relations and come up with localized solutions. Another initiative the Trustees are behind is creating a school curriculum that exposes young people to civic engagement, giving them a “compass” of the importance.

“We’re behind this, and we’re not just a people, we’re a movement,” Green said. *** MCCC—along with nine other community colleges across the United States— were announced in April as the “first wave” of hosts for Citizen Leadership Centers. Now, that number is up to 11, and The Citizens Campaign has a goal of establishing at least 100 by 2023.

Hoping to produce a “pipeline of principled leaders and practical solutions,” the nonprofit is determined to educate Americans how to best utilize their democratic rights and responsibilities for a bet-

ter future. Only though teamwork, The Citizens Campaign website maintains, can problem-solving effectively help address pertinent issues without shifting responsibility onto different groups.

The book to be used for reference in the program is “Citizen Power: A Citizen Leadership Manual Introducing the Art of No-Blame Problem Solving” by Harry S. Pozycki, who alongside his wife, Caroline B. Pozycki, founded the Citizens Campaign.

The text is available as a New Jerseycentric version and a national edition, as well as one for high school students hoping to start their supplemental education prior to choosing a community college that may be in participation with The Citizens Campaign.

Harry Pozycki’s creation of the group in 1997 relied on other key players besides just the government law and policy expert. The volunteer board mem-

bers include former Harvard President Derek Bok. Together, they developed a “power platform” to encourage problemsolving in the political realm.

MCCC aims to expand the program in the spring semester for a wider audience. They want to become a “portal” for anyone in Mercer County or New Jersey to access the links, and Howarth says he hopes that interested parties can visit the college’s site and receive their certificates.

In January, MCCC wants to roll out a “competition” between parts of the college—such as the administration and faculty— to “model what we’re preaching,” says Howarth , as a way to showcase the benefits of the program to the students.

At the college, projects like these are established through their shared governance system, where collaborative decisions are made by way of inclusive voting. Howarth said that it helps identify, plan and implement initiatives that model civic processes.

During the kickoff event, President Wang said that she is appreciative that the center will be focusing on problem-solving.

“This whole world, everybody is blaming everybody else. Too many fingers are pointing at others, and not enough people are willing to say, ‘let’s work together, let’s see what we can do about this,’” she said. “[There’s] not enough rolling up the sleeves, and I see it firsthand on our campus. Our students are doing just that.”

She said that even now, attendees of the college are making phone calls to those who are not vaccinated, encouraging them to get the shot. They are advocating for everyone campus-wide to keep their masks on in the name of public safety, dedication that signals it is time for them and New Jersey residents alike to take charge.

“The future belongs to them, and I selfishly say, I want to see those young leaders become in charge of our nation, so I will be in good hands when I get really old,” Wang said. “I am so thrilled to have this center.”

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ELECTION continued from Page 1 Nabi (3,789 votes) were re-elected to three-year seats, according to unofficial results posted by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of Nov. 22.

In the election for two Plainsboro seats on the WW-P Board of Education, incumbent Rachel Juliana (2,910 votes) and newcomer Pooja Bansal (2,620 votes) were elected to threeyear terms.

The only contested election on the ballot was for one three-year term on the Plainsboro Fire Commission.

In that race, incumbent Robert Corriveau defeated challenger Cristiano Armenti 2,141 votes (69.36%) to 931 (30.16%).

Corriveau, who is currently the chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, moved to Plainsboro in 2001. He and his wife, Jessica, raised their 6 children in the Plainsboro Village area of the township.

He has been a teacher at WWPHS North for the past 22 years and continues to teach AP Biology and Human Anatomy. Corriveau joined the Plainsboro Volunteer Fire Department shortly after the September 11th, 2001 and has put in over 19 years of service as a firefighter. This will be his third term serving on the board. *** Both Lewis and Nabi agreed to answer a series of questions posed to them by The News regarding local issues. Their joint answers to those questions appear below.

What accomplishments in your years as a member of the township committee are you most proud of?

Lewis and Nabi: During our combined years of service to Plainsboro, our primary focus has been on public safety, responsible environmental management, and an emphasis on our human relations efforts to respect and celebrate our community diversity.

We are pleased to have been selected to run again this year, and pledge to continue the team effort of cooperation that has made Plainsboro an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family.

We have been privileged to work with a committed, cooperative and receptive township committee, our township professionals and dedicated public safety staff and volunteers who have kept our master planning in focus and our community safety at the forefront.

We have been proud to serve this community during the development of the Cultural and Recreation Center, Plainsboro Preserve, our widely acclaimed Plainsboro Public Library, the medical complex and its many contributing benefits to our township, the very moving and expanded memorial complex honoring our service men and women and public safety personnel, and those lost in the events on 9-11.

Through all of this, Plainsboro has maintained a regionally low municipal tax rate, a AAA bond rating and,

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despite the revenue challenges of the past two years, has effectively managed its fiscal house by reducing our operating budget for 2021-22 by over one million dollars to maintain fiscal stability.

Our open space and environmental programs have expanded our preservation and dedicated open space to well over 50% of our total land, while effectively meeting affordable housing requirements and limiting residential development that places pressure on our schools.

We are committed to keeping Plainsboro’s sound management and fiscal reputation intact as we continue to meet the challenges of the pandemic reality. We ask for the continuing support of [our residents] as we go forward together.

What are some issues that Plainsboro is facing that you would like to see addressed over your next three-year term?

Lewis and Nabi: The COVID pandemic has created real estate occupancy challenges and fiscal challenges we can creatively control through our township committee commitment to sensible and cooperative solutions.

Enhanced communications during this time of personal isolation for many residents is always on the agenda as we expand our website services, township and police department, Facebook pages, community newsletters, e-mail and text alert systems, and ensure responsive personal

contact services at and through our township departments.

Due to Plainsboro’s key location on state and county roadways, sensible traffic control, including information alerts, will always be part of our focus to ensure the best quality of life for our residents.

Commercial development and occupancies have slowed down, especially along the Route 1 corridor. Real estate experts predict that in the future there will be less demand for office space due to more people working from home.

Is there anything the township can do to address this issue?

Lewis and Nabi: Plainsboro has continued in its efforts to do long term planning to ensure the environmental and economic stability of the township and the region.

Redevelopment projects in past years have led to the creation and successful evolution of the Plainsboro Village Center, the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center at Plainsboro and the judicious use of space for attractive and successful affordable housing.

The COVID pandemic has continued to challenge our ability to open our spaces for more effective community and business-based operations, but we are committed to help guide Plainsboro through these challenges with intensive interactions with our local and regional chambers of commerce, and the use of creative outreach to our residents who are working from home.

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PIRATES continued from Page 1 after a strong 10-year run, Matt Coburn was promoted from JV to varsity coach, Joe Gambino went from Freshman coach to JV and Fabio Aconi took over the Freshman squad. Coburn brought in former New Egypt coach Sean Feddema as his varsity assistant.

Portilla felt they came through in a big way.

“I wasn’t sure how the team was gonna look and who was going to step up for certain positions,” he said. “It wasn’t the same team that was left after 2019 and figuring out how to rebuild from what was left was tough. Luckily enough, our new coach and our new assistant coach stepped up in leading the new team and motivated us to grow together to form new bonds.”

Not surprisingly, Coburn had the same apprehensions as his midfielder.

“The feelings were all over—excitement, elation, anxiety,” Coburn said.

“The nerves were certainly pressed to the limit. I had a lot of great support from a relatively new coaching staff.

“It’s funny, that being said, the expectations were still high. Bryan Fisher created such a good culture for the team while he was there. I was just hoping to continue that. That was goal number one.”

It took a while, but it all worked out during a season of highs and lows.

South opened the campaign 2-0-2; lost four of six, won five of six, and then lost two of three entering states. One of those victories was over Robbinsville in the MCT before, ironically, the Pirates lost to Fisher’s Notre Dame team in the quarterfinal.

Then came a first-round state win over Manalapan in a shootout, followed by a 3-0 victory over Sayreville, which had stunned top seeded North Brunswick. The ride ended when the eighthseeded Pirates fell to 13th-seeded Howell, 3-2 in the semifinals.

“I can’t put into words how proud I am of the whole team for putting together the state run we had,” Portilla said. “It had been many years since the school had made it as far as we did this year.

“I really saw the team coming together towards the end of the season, connecting passes and creating beautiful plays. Especially in our quarterfinal game against Sayreville, I could just see the team flowing on the pitch as one unit.”

It was basically a case of the players starting to mesh after a period of adjustment.

“Things started clicking,” Coburn said. “It took a while for us to really find where we fit and where guys needed to play. We asked some guys to play new positions and we found out they excelled at it. It took us two-thirds of a season to find out where we really fell on the field and then we started to click.

I think they caught up with everyone else, they started to learn to play with each other and the chemistry built up.”

The Pirate seniors who returned with varsity experience were captains Portilla, Alan Mathew and Advaidh Iyer, along with Dylan Elias and goalie Shane Dowling.

“Over the summer I met with our

High School South’s Johnny Cruz during a home game against Princeton on Oct. 16, 2021. The Pirates lost 1-0. three captains,” Coburn said. “I said ‘Listen, we’re gonna be successful this year no matter what, but success is not going to come in wins, it’s going to come from doing things right. If we do things right, the wins will come.”

Mathew provided speed as the right midfielder, Portilla controlled the midfield and also would drop to center-mid at times, while Iyer was a vocal leader at center mid. Elias, who hadn’t played since he was a freshman “was a key to our offense” while Dowling recorded eight shutouts and “was invaluable to the team. He shut down a lot of offenses and kept us in a lot of games.”

Varsity newcomers who rounded out the lineup included junior Christian Fiuczynski and freshman Alec Siegel at forwards, sophomore Aidan Grund at left mid, junior Quinn Ferri at center back, junior Johnny Cruz at left back and senior Dean Hunsberger at right back.

“All told we had six seniors starting on a regular basis,” Coburn said. “Having them out there really taught the kids about the energy you need out there every day. We had kids who never played varsity, or some who never even played JV. It’s a big difference going from a freshman team to varsity.”

Fiuczynski and Mathew each scored nine goals to lead the team, while Fiuczynski had seven assists and Mathew added five.

The group began the season with many players being strangers to each other, but that changed in just three months.

“The best part about playing with this team was creating new relationships and growing them not only into good teammates but great friends,” Portilla said. “We all grew together and learned from each other. It was crazy to see how every single player developed and some even surprised me with the skill they showed.

“I know I’m not the only one that will remember this season forever and I am so grateful I could share my last season with such a special and talented group of guys.”

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Music Bravura Orchestra, the West Windsor youth orchestra, presents its annual winter concert featuring the gold medal winners of its annual Young Artists Concerto Competition performing works by Berg, Prokofiev, Ravel, and Tchaikovsky and featuring the annual holiday sing-along. $15 to $30. Sunday, December 5, 7 p.m.

Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. www.bravuraphil.org *** Westminster Choir College at Rider University offers a slate of holiday concerts: Holiday concert performed by the Westminster Concert Bell Choir conducted by Kathleen Ebling Shaw. $15 to $20. Saturday, and Sunday, December 4 and 5, 4 p.m.

Fall concert with the Westminster Pop/Rock Ensemble. Free. Thursday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.

Gill Memorial Chapel, Rider University.

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Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. www.rider. edu/arts. *** Artistic director and conductor Ryan Brandau and the longstanding regional cultural treasure Princeton Pro Musica returns with its annual holiday concert. This year’s event, “Comfort and Joy to the World,” highlights traditional and contemporary favorites as well as sections from Handel’s “Messiah” and Bach’s “Mass in B-Minor. Ticket prices TBA. Sunday, December 12, 4 p.m.

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new perspectives, and turning the act of viewing into an immersive event.

Sculptures shrouded in the winter landscape become beacons to remembering a long-forgotten ritual.”

Created by the Philadelphia-based Klip Collective, Nightforms will be on view through the holiday season and continue through February. $14 to $28, Thursdays through Sundays, with viewing sessions from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. 609-586-0616 or www.groundsforsculpture.org.

The nativity scene from Christ Church in Bordentown, right, features in the ‘Treasures in Plain Sight’ presentation on regional stained glass hosted by the Old City Hall Treasures Restoration Committee in Bordentown City on Saturday, December 11.

397-7616 or www.roxeyballet.org *** Kelsey Theater: “The Nutcracker,” the New Jersey Dance Connection’s abridged and child-friendly version, returns to welcome new audiences to the holiday themed ballet. $14 to $16.

Friday, December 17, 7 p.m., Saturday, December 18, 1 and 4 p.m., and Sunday, December 19, 1 and 4 p.m.

Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. 609-5703333 or www.kelseyatmccc.org tury to experience open fires, yule logs, hot cider, colonial crafts, and his$8 to $14. Thursday and Friday, Decked Halls and Houses tory.

December 2 and 3, 6 to 9 p.m.

400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Kuser Farm Mansion: Christmas at the farm mansion in Hamil- Morrisville, Pennsylvania. 215-946ton returns with rides on a holiday 0400 or www.pennsbur ymanor. express train, walks through Santa’s org *** Village and workshop, a petting zoo, Howell Living Histor y Farm: photo sessions with Santa, the Jersey Valley Model Railroad Club display, The annual “Christmas on the Farm” and tours of the period decorated takes visitors back to an old fashioned Victorian-era Kuser Mansion. Free. American holiday season. In addition Friday, December 3, and Saturday, to the visits to peek inside a decorated circa-1900 farm house, visitors December 4, 5 to 8 p.m.

390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton. can stroll the farm, visit the barnyard, 609-890-3630 or www.hamil- talk selfies in a horse-drawn sled, and visit the gift shop featuring farm made tonnj.com products. Free. Saturday, December 4, *** Trenton Mill Holiday Houses: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Valley Road, Hopewell, just off The 2021 installment of its annual Mill Hill Holiday House Tour appears Route 29, two miles south of Lamas the “Holiday Walkabout.” As a bertville. 609-737-3299, www. response to COVID-19, coordinators howellfarm.com or www.mercersay the event “is all outdoors unless county.org. *** homeowners welcome guests inside” Old City Hall Bordentown: While and “focuses primarily on the firstfloor room that faces the street, the the annual Bordentown model train exterior of the home, and for some, display is on hold because of COVID, an area in front of the home where the Old City Hall Treasures Restoraguests can relax, mingle, and enjoy tion Committee in Bordentown City is presenting “Treasures In Plain Sight,” refreshments.”

According to the Old Mill Hill Soci- a colorful holiday-themed look at the ety, the annual fundraising “House region’s stained glass history. Topics Tour started 55 years ago, is Mill Hill’s include the region’s stained glass trasignature event and a Trenton tradi- dition, regional masterworks, importion. Approximately 20 homes in the tant state glass makers, the need for neighborhood will display special dec- preservation and documentation, orations through their front windows ongoing mysteries, and images of City and/or on their exteriors, with some of Bordentown glass.

The presenter is Bordentown resiof the homeowners hosting visitors with holiday music, refreshments, dent Dan Aubrey, the cultural editor and insightful conversation on their of U.S. 1 Newspaper and Six09, former stoops and sidewalks. With the vari- New Jersey State Council on the Arts ety of home architectural styles, sizes, public art program associate, former and ages, Mill Hill’s 19th century New Jersey State Museum communistreetscape is one of the most inter- cations director, and past exhibition esting between New York and Phila- writer for the Franklin Institute and delphia.” $20. Saturday, December 4, Philadelphia Zoo. Free; reservations required via EventBrite. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Start at Artworks, 19 Everett Alley December 11, 5 p.m.

The presentation will be held at and South Stockton Street. 609-815Old City Hall, 11 Crosswicks Street, 1359 or www.trentonmillhill.org.

Bordentown. *** Pennsbur y Manor: The annual Out and About “Holly Nights” at the reconstructed Colonial-style home of William Penn Grounds For Sculpture: “Night provides a trip back to the 17th cen- Forms: dreamloop” is an after-hours

Living History Washington Crossing Lantern Tour: The Johnson Ferry House in Washington Crossing State Park presents its annual Lantern Walking Tours multi-media event that uses light of the park’s historic sites. The two and sound and, according to coordi- scheduled one-of-a-kind tours include nators, creates “a dialogue with the sculptures in the collection, offering See HOLIDAYS, Page 6

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stops at three historic sites where George Washington’s beleaguered army crossed the Delaware River. $6 to $12, reservations required, rain or shine, December 17, two tours available at 7 and 7:30 p.m.

355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. 609-737-2515 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/washcros.html *** Washington Crossing Reenactment: The reenactment of George Washington’s Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River to take Trenton — at the very location the major historical Revolutionary War event occurred — is one of the area’s big holiday attractions. And there are two opportunities to see this one-of-akind area event starting at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania and ending at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey.

The first crossing — or the annual dress rehearsal for the official reenactment — is set for Sunday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ticketed event is designed to accommodate those who cannot attend the actual Christmas Day crossing and to raise funds that support it.

This day will include Fox News contributor and former military officer Peter Hegseth’s narration of the crossing, Colonial-era activities, and demonstrations. Patrick

Lambertville-based Roxey Ballet, above, presents ‘The Nutcracker’ on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5, in New Hope. The traditional reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware River, right, takes place Christmas Day, with a dress rehearsal open to the public on Sunday, December 12.

K. O’Donnell, the military historian and author of “Washington’s Immortals” and other books examining the Revolutionary War and other American conflicts, will also be present and talk at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. about his new, book “The Indispensables: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware.” Entry tickets are $8,

adults, $4, ages 5 to 11, and free for younger children. The crossing reenactment is set for 1 p.m.

Then there is the free Christmas Day crossing. The main event is at 1 p.m., but visitors can arrive early and march with the troops, tour buildings, and join fellow festival lovers waiting for the cannon shot to signal the launching of the boats. An early arrival also helps to secure a parking

place or a good viewing spot.

Washington Crossing Historic Park, Routes 32 and 532, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. 215493-4076 or www.ushistor y.org/ washingtoncrossing/index.htm *** Patriots Week: The popular and important history-related event returns to downtown Trenton on Sunday, December 26, and continues through Friday, December 31. The multi-day event traditionally includes tours of historic spots, camp reenactments, puppet theater performances, a Colonial-era ball, and more.

Most events are free. www.patriotsweek.com.

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By Catherine Bialkowski

This year, consider shopping locally for the holidays. From unique gifts for loved ones to Christmas trees, wreaths, and other decor, there is something for everyone at these local events.

Every Sunday through December 19, Joseph Varo Hairstylist at 169 Mercer Street in Hightstown will host Little Shop of Holidays, a handmade arts and crafts event on the premises of the barber shop. Mark Fenton, promoter for the event, wanted to bring in local artisans to sell goods such as jewelry, cutting boards, textile products, stained glass, and more. There will be a wide variety of items available from artists including Delameana Woodworks. The high school choir will perform holiday favorites.

Fenton, a local artist himself, owns nearby Handmade Art Studios at 149 West Ward Street in Hightstown and is also the organizer of the Hightstown Artisan Hop and Shop, an event that will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12, at multiple locations, including Four Get-Me-Not and Perennial Home.

Shoppers taking part in the event will receive a card which they can bring to each business for a signature, and be entered into a raffle to win a gift basket. Visit the events page on @ HandmadeArtStudios on Facebook for more information.

Princeton Makes, an artists’ cooperative located in the Princeton Shopping Center, will sell a variety of holiday-themed items this season.

Customers can directly interact with one of 33 artists to learn about their artistic process and ask questions.

Founder Jim Levine says that a number of the artists are working on holiday items and gifts such as acrylic poured ornaments, wood and resin ornaments, various types of cards and more. Levine, a stained glass window artist, created pieces for Hanukkah, among other designs. Princeton Makes will be open seven days a week during the holiday season; visit princetonmakes.com for more information.

The Tuckerton Seaport will host its 12 Days of Christmas event December 1 through 12. Guests can participate in a Holiday Boat Tour or the Reindeer Scavenger Hunt, as well as gingerbread cookie decorating on Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, the Seaport Lighthouse will be open for exploration. Don’t forget to browse the holiday Pop-Up Holiday Gift Shop for wreaths and other items.

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*** Why not support a local business and buy a real, fresh tree this year?

Ponderosa Tree Farm in Egg Harbor City is a family-owned business run by locals with a long history in the community. Mark and Sue Newcomb have lived in Egg Harbor City for 40 years and opened their farm in 1983.

“We decided since we lived in the Galloway woods we would start planting trees. We thought it would be a good thing to plant on the available acreage,” says Mark. They started planting at their home and eventually acquired a 50-acre farm adjacent to their property. It took eight years for the first crop to come in, but once they started selling Christmas trees, their business started booming.

At Ponderosa Tree Farm, the Newcombs grow the Canaan fir, blue spruce, white pine and others, but they also bring in trees from other locations like Canada, North Carolina and Pennsylvania that do not grow in southern New Jersey.

On opening day in 2020, Ponderosa sold 250 trees, and they expect to sell out early this year. Customers travel from far and wide to get a tree from the farm, which specializes in large trees 10 to 16 feet tall.

Mark says there are countless benefits to buying a real tree as opposed to an artificial one. For one, it will not end up in the landfill. “With a real tree, people can cut the branches off and use them around their house, or cut the trunk up for firewood.” Trees are excellent for the environment, absorbing carbon dioxide and providing oxygen.

The process of visiting a Christmas tree farm, selecting the perfect tree, having it cut down and bringing it home is also a special experience. Customers of Ponderosa Tree Farm can select a tree early and have it tagged so that they can pick it up whenever they want it.

Ponderosa Tree Farm is located at 131 South Mannheim Avenue in Egg Harbor City and is open seven days a week. They also offer wreaths, as well as pony rides and a concession stand on weekends. Visit ponderosatreefarm.com for more information.

Spruce Goose Christmas Tree Farm in Chesterfield is another family-owned and operated business that offers tree wagons, tree netting and tree shaking, and they also have a Christmas shop that sells wreaths and other decorations. Visit sprucegoosefarm.wordpress.com for more information.

Edwards Christmas Tree Farm in Wrightstown sells a variety of trees, along with hops, wreaths, and

a variety of crafts including decorated gourds that are grown on the farm, dried, cleaned and then painted.

Visit edwardstrees.com for more information.

Keris Tree Farm in Allentown has been in the family for three generations and sells trees, wreaths and other greenery. They also have a Christmas shop that sells artisanmade crafts and other fine gifts. Visit kerischristmastreefarm.com for more information. *** Consider browsing an arts and crafts fair for gifts that are uncommon as well as beautiful. On Saturday, December 4, the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce will host its Holiday Festival Arts & Crafts Show starting at 10 a.m. The show will feature artisan booths, as well as food and other festivities. Visit oceangrovenj.com for more information or to become a vendor.

The Prallsville Mills Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Show in Stockton will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature work

from the area’s most accomplished artisans, including watercolor, jewelry and photography. Entry is $5, and there will be horse and carriage rides as well as a wine and cheese reception. Visit prallsvillemills.org for more information.

The Atlantic County 4-H Fair Association will host its Holiday Craft Bazaar on the same days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature Santa Claus for children, a holiday model train display and refreshments.

The event is located on the Atlantic County 4-H fairgrounds in Mays Landing. Call 609-204-6790 for more information.

Finally, also on December 4 and 5, the Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar will take place from noon to 5 p.m. both days at the Arts Garage at Stockton College. This holiday market is inspired by traditional German Weihnachtsmarkts and will offer shopping, food, music, craft workshops, holiday photo stations and more.

Visit asburyparkbazaar.com for more information.

Happy shopping!

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For more than a decade, El Tule Mexican and Peruvian Restaurant in Lambertville has featured ceviche on its menu.

The refreshing seafood specialty is popular throughout Central and South America and the the Caribbean. But many consider it to be the signature dish of Peru, where June 28 is officially known as National Ceviche Day. Carmen Egoavil is one of two chefs who share the kitchen at El Tule. The other is her son-in-law, Said Anguiano.

Egoavil, a native of Peru, and Anguiano, who is from Mexico, together create and develop the flavors of the El Tule menu.

Even today, El Tule is one of the few restaurants in the region to specialize in Peruvian cuisine. So it has been a local destination for ceviche lovers since opening in 2011.

Ceviche consists of fresh seafood — often fish or shrimp — that is cured in citrus juice — usually lime or lemon juice. The citrus marinade does not cook the fish, but the acid in the juice gives the seafood the whitish appearance of something that has been cooked.

Onions, tomatoes, chili peppers, corn and cilantro are other ingredients one can expect to find in ceviche.

The dish is often eaten as a snack or appetizer, and can be served with rice, tortilla chips, or even saltines.

Jack Egoavil is Carmen’s son and a co-owner of the restaurant. “Ceviche is a signature dish from Peru,” he says. “You can find ceviche in every South American and Latin Amerian country, but every country has their own version.”

El Tule has a number of ceviche varieties on its menu, but three feature in its Ceviche Trilogy: ceviche limeño,

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Ceviche limeño is a dish of corvina — a saltwater fish found off the coast of South America — cured in lime juice and served with Peruvian yellow peppers (aji amarillo) and Peruvian red peppers. Ceviche mixto includes the same ingredients plus cured calamari and shrimp.

The ceviche chifa incorporates the strong influence that Chinese cuisine has had on Peruvian dishes, with ingredients like sesame oil, sesame seeds and pickled vegetables.

“We try to keep as authentic as we can,” Egoavil says. “Ceviche in Peru is served with a sweet potato wedge, Peruvian roasted corn, onions and cilantro on top. And that is how it is served at our restaurant.”

Ceviche may be Peru’s to claim, but it is finding its way onto more and more menus these days, with chefs creating different versions depending on their own experiences and heritage. Que Rico Restaurant, which opened in Hamilton in September, has offered a Guatemalan take on ceviche on its menu from day one.

Que Rico’s ceviche is made with cut-up shrimp, onions, tomatoes and cilantro in lime juice. It is served with house-fried tortilla chips.

Co-owner Alicia Vanegas says the recipe is a closely guarded secret, even in the family. “Only my mom (Alida Guerra) and my aunt (Rosa Guerra) know it,” Vanegas says.

“They’re the only ones who make it, and they add their own seasoning and make their own sauce.”

While Alida, who was the chef at Carisma Restaurant in Trenton for 10 years, is responsible for most of Que Rico’s recipes, it is Rosa who makes the ceviche. “She takes so much pride in it,” Vanegas says. “Since we opened, she’s been the one to make the ceviche every single day. Even though it’s a little pricier than the other snack items on the menu, people still will ask for it and we sometimes run out halfway through the day.”

Other restaurants in the area provide other interpretations of the dish. El Negro de Oro, an Ecuadorian restaurant across Hamilton on South Broad Street, takes yet another approach to ceviche.

Its ceviche mixto is made with fresh white fish and whole shrimp cured in citrus and tomato juice, served with onions, cilantro and toasted corn. It is served with rice.

And ceviche is by no means restricted to Latin American cuisine.

Scott Anderson, the acclaimed chef at Mistral in Princeton, currently prepares a small plate of hamachi (yellowtail) ceviche made with cucumber gazpacho, yogurt, dill and quinoa.

Egoavil says interest in ceviche has definitely gone up since his restaurant

Top: A variety of the ceviches served at El Tule in Lambertville. Bottom: ceviche con nachos from Que Rico in Hamilton. (Facebook photos.) opened 10 years ago. He attributes this at least in part to the increased attention paid to Peruvian cuisine in recent years. Peru won the World Travel Awards’ Best Culinary Destination award 8 years in a row from 2011 to 2018.

“Ceviche has become more popular as Peruvian cuisine has become more popular. People from all over the world go to Peru now just to eat,” he says.

El Tule Mexican and Peruvian Restaurant. 49 Main St., Lambertville NJ 08530. Phone: 609-773-0007.

Web: eltulerestaurant.com.

Que Rico Restaurant. 31 George Dye Road, Hamilton NJ 08690. Phone: 609-528-6161.

El Negro de Oro Restaurant.

1855 S. Broad St., Hamilton NJ 08610.

Phone: 609-508-1083. Web: elnegrodeororestaurant.com Mistral. 66 Witherspoon St., Princeton NJ 08540. Phone: 609-688-8808.

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CEDARVILLE FARMS (WEST) - Cabbage, cauliflower, leeks, broccoli, apples, Asian pears, Brussel sprouts, and tomatoes.

CRANBERRY HALL FARM - Locally grown/raised vegetables and beef. Christmas wreaths and holiday sprays.

PINELAND FARMS - 609-392-1550 Homemade “from scratch” pies, breads, candy & caramel apples. Christmas florals, wreaths, grave blankets, and hand crafted bows.

RUSSO’S FRUIT & VEG FARM - Wreaths, poinsettias, grave blankets, kissing balls, white pine roping, cider donuts. Still available: yams, sweet potatoes, apples, carrots, beets, and apples.

TERHUNE ORCHARDS - 609-695-7855 Fruit pies, apple cider & donuts, organic produce and herbs, fresh apples, and wine.

ZELL’S FARM - 908-444-2367 Offering fresh and dried exotic mushrooms, pastured eggs, chicken, and duck.

HAMBONE OPERA - 609-325-7357 Cherry wood smoked brisket, ribs, and chicken; homemade sides. Food Network-NJ winner-50 States of BBQ. KAFE’ KREYOL - Delicious Caribbean soul food. Oxtail, curry chicken, rice & beans.

KING FOODS - 609-989-1047 Fried chicken, take-out platters, fresh chicken plus a wide selection of salads and desserts.

LADY & THE SHALLOT - 609-955-1120 Plant based vegan clean comfort foods! Tacos, our famous street spuds, sandwiches, chili, soups, salads, raw juices, teas & infused waters.

SAVORY LEAF CAFE - 609-557-7585 100% plant based comfort foods such as cheesesteaks, hamburgers, buffalo chick’n sandwiches, and homemade baked treats. All deliciously vegan.

BABE & BANGLE BOUTIQUE - Handmade accessories & Beauty products, genuine crystals & stones (Tiger’s Eye, Jade, Red Coral).

CARTLIDGE’S QUALITY MEATS - 609-396-3966 Now taking Christmas orders: prime rib, smoked hams, tenderloin, pork roast, homemade fresh pork roll.

CREATIVE WRAPPING - 609-519-4814 Don’t be overwhelmed; let us wrap your holiday gifts & food baskets!

FINDLAY’S ESSENTIALS LLC - Hand-crafted creams and body butters.

GREENER-KINDER-SMARTER - The “Know” Waste Store - Zero waste/Bulk Grocery Store. Bulk dry & liquid products (rice, beans, oils, spices, herbs). Non-plastic personal hygiene & cleaning products.

LUNA ROSSA SHOP - Hand-tooled leather and vegan leather handbags, Paparazzi jewelry. Offering 10% off with this ad, see our $5 specials.

MICHAEL’S SWEET LISA - Premier artisan of gourmet sweet & salty kettle corn, made the old fashioned way. Hand-crafted joy made in the heart of historic Trenton. A big bowl of LOVE, especially for you.

MR. G’S COUNTRY STORE - Wide variety of dry goods, groceries, snacks, cleaning products & household items, all at low prices.

OUT OF STEP OFFBEAT BOUTIQUE & GENERAL STORE - 609-245-2987 Year round gift shop featuring items from nearly 100 small businesses, artists, and markers including specialty foods, unique home decor, regional art, handmade goods, & more.

PHASES OF SPICE - Salt-free premium seasoning blends.

THE PIE’D PIPER -A Gourmet Shop 609-775-5087 Artisan pies, desserts & baked goods; pierogi, kielbasa & Polish specialties. Authentic prepared foods & catering.

PULASKI MEATS - 609-599-4206 Fresh & smoked kielbasa, homemade pierogi, stuffed cabbage, babkas, strudel, and blintzes. Polish favorites year-round.

RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL - Recover to Uncover the Truth www.recoveryisessential.com.

ROSE BOUTIQUE LLC - Unique clothing, jewelry, and accessories from around the world. Fine quality and best prices.

SO SPLURGE - Extensive selection of customized gifts, home décor, apparel, and marketing merchandise for personal and/or professional use along with superior customer service. Shop So Splurge!

TEA-FOR-ALL - 609-577-8038 Discover the Trenton Farmers Market and Tea-For-All will help you discover your tea! Tea and herbs from around the globe.

THE WATCH & CLOCK DOCTOR - 609-396-1116 Antique and cuckoo clock repair specialists; we repair all watches and clocks; batteries and bands while you wait.

WIN, PLACE & SMOKE - 609-695-0206 Tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and accessories.

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THE TRENTON FARMERS MARKET 609-695-2998

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Senior Living Greenwood House Senior Healthcare Serving the Aged Since 1939 Greenwood House Senior Healthcare, its campus located in Ewing Township, NJ, off I-295 at Scotch Road and Parkway Avenue, has been serving Mercer County and the local community with personalized quality care, through its comprehensive network of senior health care services since 1939.

What historically started as a local Home for the Jewish Aged, today continues to operate as a nonprofit, nonsectarian, reputable senior healthcare organization offering a continuum of care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, home care, hospice care, and Kosher meals on wheels.

Greenwood House provides care with a person-centered approach that greatly enhances well-being and an enriched daily life. The goal is to ensure each and every resident, patient,

Greenwood House Assisted Living, Abrams Residence, team members Mason Irving, left, Linda Teresky, Alma Rodriguez, Tasha Evans, Angela Davis, Linda Cutler, Andrea Hyman, Kellee Bryant, and David Katz. and client experiences quality care in an atmosphere that promotes not only dignity and

empathy, but embraces aging with quality, expertise, respect, and compassion. The care

and services focus on social, emotional and spiritual support to create a resource unlike any

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other. Greenwood House Skilled Nursing Facility is CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid) 5-Star Quality Rated, and Greenwood House Home Care is a certified New Jersey CAHC (Commission on Accreditation for Home Care) accredited agency with “distinction.”

Greenwood House Hospice is unique in the network as not only do we provide treatment and compassionate care to seniors and the elderly population, but any individual, all ages, who may be enduring a life ending disease or are terminally ill. The hospice team provides a high-quality upscale program customized for each patient, and includes a support team there for the patient, family and their loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “Our team provides intimate and comprehensive care for our terminally ill patients wherever they call home. I am proud to work alongside some of the best hospice healthcare professionals in the business,” says Dr. David Barile, Greenwood House Hospice Medical Director, boardcertified in geriatrics and internal medicine.

Greenwood House Senior Healthcare has on staff medical

directors, board-certified in geriatric and internal medicine, an ancillary team of specialists consisting of a dentist, podiatrist, optometrists, audiologist, and psychologist, as well as nurse practitioners, a dietician, nutritionist, social workers, life enrichment and activities staff, spiritual counsel and 24/7 care team consisting of RNs, LPNs, CNAs (Certified Nursing Aide), dietary aides, housekeeping and maintenance.

“No matter what possible challenges face our team of professional experts in today’s world, our residents, patients and clients will have everything they personally need to keep them healthy, safe and secure, and in turn allowing their families & caretakers peace of mind their loved ones are being cared for by one of the best healthcare organizations in our area,” says Richard Goldstein, Executive Director, Greenwood House Senior Healthcare.

To receive information email info@greenwoodhouse.org, call 609-718-0587 or read more and apply on the website at www.

GreenwoodHouse.org.

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Top Ranked for Quality and Safety.

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Senior Living AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine Tackling Pain with the Newest Technology, Treatments, and a Mission to Educate Patients “From your toes to your nose, we can help.”

“What you don’t know can hurt you,” affirms Dr. Anthony Alfieri of AllCure Spine and Sports Medicine, an expanding pain management practice with offices in Monroe and Hamilton.

“Too many people are in pain and unhappy with their quality of life. Yet they are unaware of new possibilities of treatment that can significantly reduce or eliminate severe, chronic pain.”

Dr. Alfieri and his colleagues at AllCure’s offices are on a mission to raise public awareness of the causes of pain and the growing range of non-surgical therapies available to treat them. His multidisciplinary approach spans pain management, laser therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture.

Within these categories are numerous noninvasive solutions that address every part of the body and are administered by a professional team of medical doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and physical therapists. This expert team collaborates to find the most effective treatments to provide long-lasting relief from pain.

“By listening carefully to our patients describe their symptoms and medical history, we can

Brothers Anthony Alfieri, DC, left, and Victor Alfieri, DPT. create a treatment program that combines various therapies to optimum effect,” says Dr. Alfieri. “Many patients have endured pain for years, thinking that heavy medication and possible surgery were the only avenues open to them.”

But new treatments are emerging. The practice has invested in a new FDA-approved laser machine that has proved effective in treating back and neck pain and plantar fasciitis, conditions that are becoming more common with an aging population, intensive computer use, and rising obesity.

With two highly trained acupuncturists on staff, this ancient therapy is now used to treat a vast range of conditions. Acupuncture can alleviate joint and back pain and migraines but has uses for conditions that may not be

Welcome Home to CareOne at Hamilton Assisted Living Resident-centered. Individualized care. A taste of home. These are the phrases that many residents use to describe CareOne at Hamilton Assisted Living, which is situated on a sevenacre wooded campus in Hamilton.

CareOne at Hamilton provides spacious, private apartments and a team of registered health professionals to support patients, along with a dedicated memory care community, Harmony Village, to help residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or other memory conditions receive specialized memory care.

Residents say that CareOne at Hamilton’s focus on the individual clearly sets it apart from other communities. “One of our main goals is making residents feel as if they are still at home,” says Jen Ennis, CareOne’s director of marketing. “People are often surprised to learn about the customized options we offer.”

Personalized, Restaurant-Style Dining.

Some assisted living communities offer predictable, out-of-the-can cookery served en masse. That’s not the case at CareOne at Hamilton, where registered dietitians and formally trained chefs collaborate to create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere where residents have an abundance of healthy

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choices. CareOne recently partnered with Jersey Fresh to add more locally grown, seasonal items to its menus. Guests experience tableside cooking, omelet breakfast bars, carving stations and cooking demos. Got a favorite dessert? Tommy Beal, the center’s director of food service, will be happy to prepare it. Beal runs a food council meeting at the center each month where residents make menu suggestions and give input for holiday celebrations. Meals can also be customized for religious and ethic preference, as well as for medical needs.

A Homelike Atmosphere. Family photos. A sofa that’s been passed down for generations.

A favorite armchair. These are the items that help make a house a home. CareOne residents are encouraged to bring furniture, artwork, photos and memorabilia from their home, all

actually painful but cause discomfort, impact function and quality of life, and can lead to other problems. These include allergies, anxiety, depression, and difficulties in quitting smoking.

Pregnant women can get relief from side effects such as morning sickness, swollen ankles, and back pain. Acupuncture also helps treat infertility, menopause, and menstrual cramps.

Unfortunately, Medicare and some other insurance plans do not cover acupuncture.

“We make every effort to provide affordable acupuncture treatments,” says Dr. Alfieri.

A large percentage of the practice includes patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy, usually manifested by stabbing pain and/or numbness in the hands and feet. This has many causes, from diabetes to infection or a traumatic injury. “There is no cure for this, but there are treatments that can significantly reduce pain, including laser treatments,” says Dr. Alfieri.

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has shown promise as a pain reliever without the dangers of addiction posed by opioids. AllCure uses a pure form of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil that has proved effective.

“We want our patients to know that today, they have options,” Dr. Alfieri asserts. “A total cessation of pain may not be possible, but we can often bring pain levels down to a point where the patient’s mobility and quality of life is vastly improved.”

AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine, 140 Cabot Drive, Suite A, Hamilton. 609-528-4417. www.allcurespineandsports.com. See ad, page 21.

professionally moved at no cost to them. Those who need new furniture receive help from the staff and the assistance of a local furniture store and professional movers. One resident whose apartment is filled with antiques she’s collected for many years, sums it up this way: “I love it here. It feels like my home.”

Dynamic Programming. Whether residents choose to participate in activities ranging from art lessons to sing-alongs at the lobby baby grand piano, or pursue outside interests, CareOne at Hamilton offers plenty of options and space. The “Tea Room” is dedicated to resident activities, including cooking demonstrations and private parties for families. There is a well-equipped gym on the second floor, and physical therapists work with patients in the gym, in their rooms and on several beautiful walking paths throughout the expansive property. Harmony Village, the memory care unit, has several communal spaces, including an arts room and a secure outdoor courtyard with lush gardens and a water feature. Respite care is also available for families who need a place for a family member to go for a few weeks.

The bottom line? “CareOne treats its residents like family members,” one resident says. “It’s truly a place you can call home.”

For more information about CareOne at Hamilton Assisted Living or memory care communities, please call 609-586-4600. See ad, page 24.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 1 PM

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 140 N. Warren Street

A theatrical presentation with music followed by a tour that includes spooky graves, handwritings lost and found, a tunnel and stained glass windows. There will be a nontypical buffet for visitors and Patriots Week participants in the Parish Hall (donations requested).

MUSKET DEMONSTRATIONS AT OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM Soldiers of the Continental Army will drill and fire their muskets on the parade ground of the Old Barracks Museum.

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With enlistments about to end, Washington’s officers compel the Soldiers of the Continental Army to stay on six more weeks beyond the end of their enlistments.

HOGMANAY! SCOTTISH CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 3 TO 4 PM

1719 William Trent House, 15 Market Street (Across from the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex)

Come to The 1719 William Trent House, home of the Scottish sweet and savory treats, and hear bagpipes, learn about Hogmanay traditions, and eat Scottish meat pasties and other seasonal treats. Free parking in rear of museum.

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Iron Bridge at Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street

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Watch Continental soldiers light 13 torches along the south bank and hear a dramatic reading of Thomas Paine’s “The American Crisis.” Hosted by the city of Trenton in collaboration with the Old Barracks Museum and Trenton Downtown Association.

TRENTON BATTLEFIELD WALKING TOUR

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Ralph Siegel of Trenton Battlefield Tours will lead the walk with block-by-block, minute-by-minute narrative. *Guests are welcome to gather at Starbucks at 9 a.m. for a question-and-answer session over coffee. Free Admission.

CIVIL WAR FLAG UNVEILING

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New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street

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CAPITAL PHILHARMONIC OF NEW JERSEY PRESENTS “NEW YEAR’S EVE—A GREAT NIGHT OUT” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 8 PM

Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your friends at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. Enjoy symphonic classics and pops, waltzes, polkas, Broadway favorites and more. A Trenton tradition, this is the place to be.

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AREA EVENTS FIRST CROSSING

December 12th, 10:00am - 4:00pm Crossing at 1:00pm

CHRISTMAS DAY ANNUAL CROSSING December 25th, 12:00 - 3:00pm Crossing at 1:00pm www.washingtoncrossingpark.org

Visit the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War, and see hundreds of reenactors in Continental military dress bring this historic event to life!

EXPERIENCE THE BATTLE OF PRINCETON

SPONSORS

January 2nd, 2022, 8:30am - 2:00pm www.pbs1777.org

Trenton Downtown Association New Jersey Historic Trust New Jersey Historical Commission New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism NJM Insurance Group Community News Service

On the morning of January 3, 1777, the American troops, under General George Washington, surprised and defeated a force of British Regulars. The Battle of Princeton Experience commemorates one of the fiercest battles of the Revolutionary War.

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The City of Trenton Old Barracks Museum Crossroads of the American Revolution Ten Crucial Days.org Princeton Battlefield Society Washington Crossing Park Association Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber Greater Trenton

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On-Street Metered Parking available throughout Downtown

Patriots Week is promoted by the Trenton Downtown Association (TDA) in partnership with the Old Barracks Museum.

Supported in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism

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Senior Living Kathleen Scott Chasar, Esquire Key Considerations for Aging Adults and Their Children The earlier you plan for your future, the better you will be able to protect your resources. The first steps are basic. Everybody needs three documents. They need a power of attorney, a last will and testament, and a living will, also called a health care directive.

Young people, if they have children, have to plan for the children if something happens to them. Older adults, if you are nearing retirement or at an advanced age the documents should be completed before the possibility of your facing a health crisis. Adult children should stress how important these documents are to their parents.

When you have elderly parents who haven’t prepared, their health is failing and facing the possiblity of having to go into a nursing home, there is not much that can be done at that point to protect their assets. People do not always realize that their Medical Insurance and Medicare do not pay for a nursing home. Right now in New Jersey the average nursing home is approximately $9,000 per month.

Medicaid is the only program that will cover nursing home costs, but you have to “spend down” your assets to qualify for the program. A single person is only allowed to have $2,000.

Married couples’ “rule of thumb” is that they have

to spend down one half of their assets with the maximum they are allowed to keep $130,000.

There are exceptions, and that is why it is best to talk to an attorney that is knowledgeable in dealing with the Medicaid application process. What most people don’t know is that Medicaid has a five year look back. That means any transaction done five years prior to your entering a nursing home is scrutinized by Medicaid.

There is also the issue of paying for your funeral.

People feel that they have life insurance to pay for the funeral.

What they don’t realize is that if the life insurance policy has a “cash in value” Medicaid counts this as an asset and you may have to cash it in with the proceeds going to the nursing home bill. The State of New Jersey has set up a program called “Choices” which is an annuity that allows you to prepay for your funeral. This is not considered an asset

by Medicaid and your funeral expenses will be paid in the event you are forced to cash in your life insurance. When you are in a nursing home your pension and social security are used to pay the nursing home. From these payments you are only allowed to keep $50 per month for incidental

EHENSIVE PAIN AND REGENERATIVE CENTER

Kathleen Scott Chasar, Esquire expenses, haircuts, clothing, etc.

It is hard to face your death and the possibility of having to go into a nursing home, but “those that fail to plan, plan to fail.”

Kathleen Scott Chasar, Esquire, 903 Parkway Avenue, Ewing. 609-882-2200. See ad, page 10.

Dorota M. Gribbin, M.D. PAIN AND REGENERATIVE CENTER COMPREHENSIVE

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FALL PREVENTION OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION OSTEOARTHRITIS PREVENTION

COMPREHENSIVE PAIN AND REGENERATIVE CENTER

Dorota M. Gribbin, M.D. 2333 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Suite #8, Mercerville, N.J. 08619 60 Mt. Lucas Rd., Suite #600, Princeton, N.J. 08540 369 Applegarth Rd., Suite #4, Monroe, N.J. 08831 Ph: 609-588-0540 Fax: 609-588-0197

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Do not FALL this FALL season …

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LOVE HOW MUCH WE CARE! AND YOU WILL, TOO. But don’t take our word for it.

“the only choice for my family” – DENISE SIEGEL

Director and Executive Vice President (Ret.) HAMILTON Jewelers

“Greenwood House is the crown jewel of senior care in our community and has always been important to my family.”

Senior Healthcare Personalized high-quality care, safety, security, expert staffing, kindness and love are all the things our clients, residents, and families love about Greenwood House the most! But don’t take our word for it. Hear it straight from them. Visit our website and read the many letters of thanks and appreciation at GreenwoodHouse.org/testimonials

• Post-Acute Rehabilitation • Orthopedic Surgery Recovery Rehab • Stroke Rehab • Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation Programs • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • Long-Term Care

• Skilled Nursing • Respite Care • Home Care Assistance* • Home Health Aide • Assisted Living • Kosher Meals on Wheels Home Delivery • Hospice Care**

Greenwood House is a nonprofit, mission-based organization rooted in cherished Jewish traditions and an industry leader in providing high-quality senior health care in the state of New Jersey. Seniors of all faiths are welcome.

Call us today; (609) 718-0587 Or email us at info@greenwoodhouse.org 53 Walter Street Ewing Township, NJ 08628 (Off Parkway Ave/Scotch Rd Exit & I-295) *Greenwood House Health Care and Homemaker Program made possible by the generosity of Shirley & Harold Silverman. **Greenwood House Hospice was established in memory of Renee Denmark Punia.

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Care and personal assistance for seniors.

Wherever they call home.

We provide services in private residences, senior living & assisted living communities & skilled nursing facilities.

Our New Jersey Certified Home Health Aides are stewards in providing the highest level of help and assistance to aging adults living independently in private homes, senior communities, assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Our aides are available hourly at a minimum of 3 hours per week or 24-hour live-in basis.

• Supervision • Medication Reminders • Personal Hygiene Assistance • Meal Preparation • Socialization & Companionship

• Light Housekeeping & Laundry • Change Bedding & Linens • Personal Motivation & Support

Greenwood House is a nonprofit, mission-based organization rooted in cherished Jewish traditions and an industry leader in providing high-quality senior health care in the state of New Jersey. Seniors of all faiths are welcome.

Call us today; (609) 718-0562 Or email us at info@greenwoodhouse.org 53 Walter Street Ewing Township, NJ 08628

greenwoodhouse.org

(Off Parkway Ave/Scotch Rd Exit & I-295) *Greenwood House Health Care and Homemaker Program made possible by the generosity of Shirley & Harold Silverman.

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Abrams Residence

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Greenwood House Senior Healthcare’s Assisted Living Community Abrams Residence is a boutique collection of 23 apartments (1 and 2-bedrooms) offering a warm, friendly neighborhood, fun and engaging lifestyle where seniors can stay as active and as social as they wish. The community was designed to meet the needs of seniors who require some assistance with daily activities such as personal care, bathing, dressing and medication assistance while meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs in a safe, secure, nurturing and caring assisted living facility. Each resident is offered an individualized plan to meet their specific care needs.

The Abrams team pf professionals includes licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, dietician, therapists, activities & life enrichment professionals, and social workers as well as an administrator. The team is on-site 24 hours a day and the building have safety and security

equipment like exit door alarms, smoke alarms, fire sprinklers and emergency call system in each apartment.

The attractively designed community sits on 4.5 acres, offers a covered main entrance, communal great room with a see-through fireplace, large dining room with outdoor views and multiple cozy living room spaces with televisions for small or private gatherings with friends and family.

At the back of the building, which is u-shaped for views from the apartments, is the newly landscape designed Victor Walcoff Courtyard and Garden, with a lighted fountain feature, four seasons nature area with bird feeders and bird houses,

sidewalk/walking path, covered patio and bountiful fruit, vegetable, herb and flower garden—all planted and maintained by the staff and residents. The entire Greenwood House campus (assisted living and skilled nursing facilities) is situated on the private cul-de-sac of Walter Street in Ewing Township, NJ. The campus is a niche location as it backs up to one of the wooded township parks and the Ewing Senior and Community Center (ESCC).

The Abrams Residence building is one level (ground level) and each individual apartment layout is roomy and can accommodate walkers, wheel chairs or motorized chairs/scooters. Each apartment

has a kitchenette, living room, one or two bedrooms, full bathroom, spacious closets, emergency call system, and 24-hour emergency response system. The residents can also enjoy time at the beauty/ barber shop or catch up on news, research or correspondence at the computer/office station.

Monthly fees cover the resident’s daily personal care services, wellness program, supervision of and medication administration, 3 Kosher meals per day served restaurant style, snacks, housekeeping 3 times per week, 3 loads of personal laundry per week, linens and towel service, transportation, and monthly utilities, maintenance and annual upkeep of the facility and grounds.

Greenwood House Senior Healthcare is a nonprofit, missionbased organization rooted in cherished Jewish traditions and an industry leader in providing high-quality senior healthcare.

Seniors of all faiths are welcome.

To learn more and leasing availability at Abrams Residence, call David Katz, Administrator, at 609-718-0593 or email dkatz@ greenwoodhouse.org. See ads, pages 18 and 19.

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Senior Living RWJ: Aging Healthfully A geriatrician explains the importance of care geared towards older patients About 15 percent of Americans are currently age 65 and older, according to the U.S. Census.

By 2060, that number is expected to jump to about 25 percent. So there’s a pressing need for geriatricians — physicians who care for older adults. Here, Sara I. Ali, MD, a geriatrician at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, explains how patients benefit from these physicians.

How are geriatricians different from primary care physicians?

We treat chronic conditions that affect patients of all ages, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. But we also treat health problems that tend to affect the elderly, including dementia, movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and frequent falls. We spend more time with patients during office visits than primary care physicians are able to — 30 to 45 minutes instead of 15 minutes.

What health problems do you see most often in older patients?

“Polypharmacy” is a huge problem. This occurs when patients are prescribed too many medications by different doctors. Not only can this cause drug interactions, which can lead to side effects like falls and confusion,

but patients become frustrated and sometimes want to stop taking their medications. I help them understand which medications are most important and which ones they can stop. Other common conditions include memory problems, mood disorders like depression — which, in a geriatric population, often stems from a lack of socialization — and frailty.

How do geriatricians fit in with the hospital’s Better Health program?

Better Health, which provides education, social activities, support groups, exercise classes, and membership benefits for those ages 55 and older, is part of a larger initiative to build a comprehensive geriatrics program to improve seniors’ quality of life. Better Health is part of our outpatient geriatrics practice.

Health coaches educate patients about their screening and treatment options through lectures and seminars.

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Dr. Gribbin is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and a section chairman of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton (Hamilton, NJ).

Dr. Gribbin was named one of the Best Physicians in the Greater New York Metropolitan area for 16 consecutive years (1999 to 2015) in the Castle Connolly Guide to the Best Physicians in the New York Metropolitan Area. She was named as one of the best physicians in the state of New Jersey for several last years in New Jersey Magazine.

Dr. Gribbin specializes in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders. These include back pain and neck pain (spine medicine), entrapment neuropathies, radiculopathies, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndromes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, connective tissue diseases and post-traumatic conditions, sports medicine, pain treatment/management, gait analysis and treatment, regenerative medicine, anti-aging medicine, aesthetic medicine and medical weight loss. Diagnostic studies done in the office include electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV), Autonomic Nervous Study (ANS) and Posturography / Videonystagmogram (P/VNG).

Prevention of Falls is emphasized this season. It starts with prevention of muscle weakness and prevention of poor balance. In addition to limb strengthening, proper shoe wear (prescription orthopedic shoes) and assistive devices (canes, walkers) may be of great benefit. The diagnostic studies called POSTUROGRAPHY and VIDEONYSTAGMOGRAM (P/VNG) are performed and interpreted in the office as a fall prevention initiative originated

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VNG is a tool which will diagnose peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction — gait abnormality conditions which are related to imbalanced neurological function and can be effectively treated with a vestibular rehabilitation program, which is a branch of physical therapy. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries to the elderly in the U.S. 18 to 33 percent of patients with hip fracture from fall die within one year of their injury. 25 to 75 percent loose their previous level of independence due to an injury from a fall.

Prevention of Osteoporosis is done not only with medications, vitamin and mineral supplementation, but most importantly with weight bearing exercises (which should start before teenage age and continue throughout the years) — isometric and isotonic weight bearing like Yoga and Tai chi and walking programs. Most patients with osteoporosis who experience a fall will sustain a bony fracture. Patients with advanced osteoporosis often sustain spontaneous bony fractures.

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She specializes in treatment without surgery and avoiding unnecessary steroid injections (unnecessary corticosteroids, cortisone).

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MDIs are designed to eliminate elaborate bone grafting and to expedite treatment. Traditional implants may require significant bone grafting and a longer recovery period. The latent period allows the anchor of the implant to properly embed itself into the jawbone. The smaller size of MDIs means that no recovery period is possible, and the denture can be fitted the same day.

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MDIs are a true innovation for people who are reluctant to have invasive dental surgery and who are suffering denture wearers. One significant advantage MDIs have over traditional implants is that they offer a viable treatment choice for patients who have experienced extensive bone loss. Depending on the quality and density of jawbone available at the implant site, four or more of these mini implants may be implanted at one time. The most common use for MDIs is to stabilize a lower denture, however they can be placed anywhere in the mouth.

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Recognized as a NATIONAL LEADER FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) recently earned national recognition from the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America. In the Lown Hospital Index, a report by the Institute that evaluated 3,010 hospitals across the nation, RMC ranked 13th in the U.S. based on metrics across three main categories: equity, value, and outcomes. RMC is one of 75 hospitals that made the Lown Index Honor Roll by earning “A” grades in all three of those categories and ranks third among 62 hospitals in New Jersey that were evaluated by the index.

“Capital Health Regional Medical Center has a history of providing care to the people of Trenton and surrounding areas that goes back more than 130 years,” said Dr. Eric Schwartz, vice president of Community Health and executive director of Capital Health’s Institute for Urban Care. “This ranking by the Lown Institute demonstrates our unwavering commitment to community health in Mercer, Bucks, and Burlington counties

Internal Medicine Residency Director EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION DR. SABA HASAN, program director of Capital Health’s Internal Medicine Residency Program, was recently inducted as a Master of the American College of Physicians (ACP). This national honor is awarded to highly accomplished Fellows of the ACP who, according to the organization’s bylaws, demonstrate "integrity, position of honor, impact in practice or in medical research, or other attainments in science or in the art of medicine.” Dr. Hasan is the only member of Capital Health’s active medical staff to be named a Master of the American College of Physicians, and out of hundreds of thousand internists throughout the world, there are currently fewer than 1,000 practicing internists with this designation.

and reaffirms our role as a leader in providing high-quality, equitable care.”

The Lown Institute, founded in 1973 by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Bernard Lown (developer of the defibrillator and cardioverter) is an independent, nonpartisan organization that conducts research to help bridge the gap between existing public policy solutions and improved access to care for all Americans. The Lown Hospital Index is the first ranking to assess the social responsibility of U.S. hospitals by applying measures never used before, such as racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse (how well hospitals avoid unnecessary tests and procedures), and pay equity (how well hospital staff are paid compared to executives), among others.

Capital Health Regional Medical Center has a long history of serving central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The hospital includes a state designated comprehensive stroke center (part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences), the Level II Bristol-Myers Squibb Trauma Center (one of only 10 designated trauma centers in New Jersey), and Mercer County’s designated Emergency Mental Health Services Center.

To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org.

“Masters must make significant contributions to the art and science of medicine to receive this rare honor, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving than Dr. Hasan,” said Dr. Robert Remstein, vice president for Academic Affairs and Designated Institutional Official at Capital Health. “As the guiding force behind our Internal Medicine Residency Program for more than two decades, she has helped countless residents reach their full potential as compassionate care providers and physician leaders in health systems across the country.”

Dr. Hasan has served on the ACP and the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM) committees and is the past governor for the ACP New Jersey Chapter.

She is currently the chair of the ACP Credentials Committee.

In 2014, Dr. Hasan was the recipient of the prestigious ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award, presented to only ten program directors of accredited residencies and fellowships nationally each year.

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Two long-time Mercer and Bucks county practices form CAPITAL HEALTH – HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS Capital Health Medical Group recently established Capital Health – Hematology Oncology Specialists, a specialty care practice including a team of clinicians who are dedicated to supporting patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment of various types of cancer, allied diseases, and benign hematology.

Capital Health – Hematology Oncology Specialists’ team features physicians, nurses and office staff from two hematology and oncology practices with decades of experience caring for patients in the Mercer and Bucks county region—Mercer Bucks Hematology Oncology and Mercer County Hematology & Oncology. The newly formed team includes DRS. EMILY CHEN, PAMELA CRILLEY, NEEL GANDHI, SCOTT KINDSFATHER, DONGYOUN DEBORAH LEE, HONGYAN LIANG, ERICA

LINDEN, ABDUL MUGHAL, and DAVID SCHAEBLER, in addition to nurse practitioners LEEANN GLOZMAN and LAUREN KUSZNIR. Together, the team of hematology and oncology experts works to determine a comprehensive, individualized plan of care to best fit each patient’s needs.

“From diagnosis through treatment, our team is committed to developing meaningful connections with patients and their families at a time when they need it most,” said Dr. Scott Kindsfather, medical director of medical oncology at Capital Health. “We strive to educate patients so they have a better understanding of their diagnosis and the range of corresponding treatment options available to them.”

The team at Capital Health – Hematology Oncology Specialists sees patients in the medical office building at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell at 2 Capital Way, Suite 220, Pennington, NJ 08534 and in the medical arts building behind Capital Health Regional Medical Center at 40 Fuld Street, Suite 404, Trenton, NJ 08638.

To schedule an appointment at Capital Health – Hematology Oncology Specialists, call 609.303.0747 or visit capitalhealth.org/hematologyoncology.

CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP Adds Two Skilled Gastroenterologists To Specialty Practice Dr. Cynthia Edirisuriya and Dr. Om Amin recently joined Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists, a team of highly skilled clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of general diseases of the digestive system for residents in the greater Bucks, Burlington, and Mercer county region.

The new providers join Dr. Mark Saxena, Dr. Michael Itidiare, Dr. Waseem Butt, and Nurse Practitioner Lisa Costello. The team sees patients at their office locations in Bordentown (100 K Johnson Boulevard N., Suite 201, Bordentown, NJ 08505) and Newtown (3 Penns Trail, 2nd Floor, Newtown, PA 18940).

DR. CYNTHIA ECYNDIRISURIYA is a fellowship trained gastroenterologist who specializes in performing screening and diagnostic tests to detect diseases and conditions related to the digestive system.

Dr. Edirisuriya received her medical degree from Drexel College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was board certified in internal medicine after completing her internal medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

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DR. OM AMIN is a board certified, fellowship trained gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating a range of conditions that affect the digestive system, including gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), irritable bowel syndrome, Barrett’s esophagus, celiac disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and other gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Amin completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He earned his medical degree from American University of Antigua College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Charleston Area Medical Center-West Virginia University in Charleston, West Virginia, where he served as the chief ambulatory medicine resident.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Edirisuriya, Dr. Amin or another experienced member of the Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists team, call 609.528.8884 or visit capitalgastro.org for more information.

CAPITAL HEALTH PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS Top National Rankings for Patient Experience Dr. Scott Kolander and Dr. Tara VanHise, two primary care physicians from Capital Health Medical Group, recently ranked first and third nationally in a patient satisfaction survey by MedStatix, a medical technology firm dedicated to improving specialty practice health care performance. Dr. Kolander (Capital Health Primary Care – Mountain View) and Dr. Tara VanHise (Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing) ranked in a national survey of more than 24,000 providers conducted by Medstatix.

The patient survey engine created by MedStatix is a cloud-based platform that helps physician practices monitor and measure the patient experience. Shortly after their visit with a participating provider, patients receive a short survey that provides real-time insights for providers into areas where they excel and those areas where they may need some attention. In the MedStatix report for the third quarter of 2021, Dr. Kolander ranked first nationally in the 100th percentile, with Dr. VanHise ranking third.

“Dr. Kolander and Dr. VanHise have practiced medicine in the Mercer County area for many years and have developed strong connections to their patients,” said Dr. Jerrold Gertzman, medical director of Capital Health Medical Group – Primary Care.

“Their rankings in the latest MedStatix survey affirm each doctor’s longstanding commitment to the neighborhoods they serve and reflect Capital Health Medical Group’s overall dedication to improving the health and well-being of people in Central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania.”

New Program from CAPITAL HEALTH MATERNITY Helps Families Navigate Grief The Perinatal Bereavement Multidisciplinary Committee and the Maternity Services team at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell recently introduced the Rainbow Baby Program to help families who have experienced the loss of a child at or before birth.

To better understand the journey of the families who experience this reality, there are several commonly used terms to describe babies born under these circumstances. A “sunshine baby” is a mother’s first child who is born healthy and free of complications, while the term “angel baby” indicates a child that is lost before or during delivery. The “rainbow baby” is a child born after an angel baby, embodying

DR. SCOTT KOLANDER is board certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine and has almost 30 years of experience at Capital Health. He sees patients at Capital Health Primary Care – Mountain View, located in Mountain View Office Park at 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 309, Ewing, NJ 08628. Dr. Kolander received his medical degree at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also completed his internship and residency. To schedule an appointment at Capital Health Primary Care – Mountain View, call 609.656.8844 or visit capitalhealth.org/mountainview for more information.

DR. TARA H. VANHISE is board certified in family medicine and has been with Capital Health for more than a decade. She sees patients at Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing, located in the Parkway Corporate Center at 1230 Parkway Avenue, Suite 203, Ewing, New Jersey 08628. Dr. VanHise received her medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York and completed her residency at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. To schedule an appointment at Capital Health Primary Care – Ewing, call 609.883.5454 or visit capitalhealth.org/ewing for more information.

the light that follows the darkness of a storm and signaling hope for brighter days. The birth of a rainbow baby can prompt a range of emotions, from joy to guilt and grief.

“One of the most painful challenges often faced by families after the loss of a baby is the tendency of others to avoid talking about an angel baby. This program provides the space for families to include their angel baby in the birth of their rainbow baby. We piloted the program for a family in August 2020, and it was very well received. Their feedback confirmed that the program can support the grief journey and promote healing for families,” said Joyce Merrigan, clinical specialist and chair of the Perinatal Bereavement Multidisciplinary Committee.

As part of the Rainbow Baby Program, a printed rainbow is placed on the door of the mother’s room at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell to alert hospital staff entering the room of the complex emotions the family may be experiencing.

Additionally, newborn rainbow babies receive onesies with a rainbow applique that reads “Handpicked for earth by my [brother/sister] in heaven.” The family can also choose to personalize the onesies with the name of the family’s angel baby.

It is a Maternity Services tradition at Capital Health to provide every newborn with a hat, and thanks to the generous efforts of volunteers, rainbow babies receive handmade knitted hats and blankets made from multicolored yarns.

To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/maternity.

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CAPITAL HEALTH PRIMARY CARE – LAWRENCEVILLE EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EFFORTS TO REDUCE NUMBER OF PATIENTS WITH UNCONTROLLED BLOOD PRESSURE Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) for its commitment to helping improve blood pressure (BP) control rates among patients in the greater Mercer County region, earning Silver level recognition as part of the 2021 Target: BP™ Recognition Program. The Silver award recognizes practices that demonstrate Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville’s commitment to improving blood pressure control through measurement accuracy.

BP control. The Target: BP Recognition Program celebrates physician practices and health systems who treat patients with hypertension for achieving BP control rates at or above 70 percent within the populations they serve. These achievements will ultimately lead to a reduction in the number of Americans who suffer heart attacks and strokes.

Hypertension (high BP) is a leading risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and preventable death in the U.S. In addition, there are 121.5 million U.S. adults living with high BP and less than half of those people have their BP under control – making both diagnosing and effectively managing hypertension critical. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that heart disease and stroke continue to kill more people in the U.S. than other causes.

Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville is led by board certified physicians Dr. Diana Bush, Dr. Michael Dash, Dr. Srivani Rachakonda, and Dr. Khurram Zubair, in addition to nurse practitioner Stephanie Shapiro and physician assistant Jacqueline Ritter. The team of providers offers services to prevent illness, handle everyday medical needs, manage chronic health and women’s health issues, and provides care for patients of all ages (infant and older).

Target: BP is a national collaboration between the AHA and the AMA aimed at reducing the number of Americans who suffer from heart attacks and strokes each year by urging physician practices, health systems and patients to prioritize

To schedule an appointment at Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville, call 609.815.7270 or visit capitalhealth.org/lawrenceville.

“We applaud the Capital Health Primary Care – Lawrenceville team and their commitment to the health and well-being of their community,” said Dr. Jerrold Gertzman, medical director of Capital Health Medical Group – Primary Care. “We are proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing how their continued efforts improve the lives of patients in Mercer County.”

Eating Well for Your Mind and Body Wednesday, December 8, 2021 | 6 p.m.

Zoom Meeting Did you know that your food choices can affect your brain health? Join MINDY KOMOSINSKY, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator from Capital Health, to learn how our food choices can support a healthy brain. Other topics include mindful eating strategies and eating plans that help reduce dementia and the decline in brain health that often occurs as people get older.

This event will be taking place virtually using Zoom. Register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address.

Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.

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Port Mercer—Canals, rails and history PAUL LIGETI

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Each month, the Historical Society of West Windsor—a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting local history—publishes a column covering our town’s surprisingly rich heritage. This article explores a port community that once thrived off the Delaware and Raritan Canal and Camden and Amboy Railroad.

Also, West Windsor turns 225 next year—look forward to a year of commemorations! More info on how to help plan or celebrate are at westwindsorhistory.com/year-225.

ImPORTant origins

Located at the intersection of Quakerbridge Road and the Delaware and Raritan Canal (behind Nassau Park Pavilion), Port Mercer straddles three townships: Lawrence, Princeton, and West Windsor.

It was historically located along the Province Line that once divided the state into East Jersey and West Jersey in the late 1600s. Today, two local roads still mark this boundary: Province Line and Quakerbridge roads— the latter of which also divides West Windsor from Lawrence.

On the morning of January 3, 1777,

Port Mercer around 1900, courtesy of the Lawrence Historical Society. Pictured, from left to right, are the canal and bridge, barn, general store, house, inn, and bridge-tender’s house (far right). the American Revolution was in full swing. George Washington’s army, fresh off two victories in Trenton, marched through the land that— much later—become Port Mercer and soon won a third victory in Princeton.

These three triumphs collectively convinced many troops not to abandon the revolutionary cause and helped position Washington to reclaim New Jersey and eventually receive foreign aid.

A major player in these victories

was Brigadier-General Hugh Mercer—a compatriot of Washington who was killed at Princeton. In death, he became a rallying symbol for the American cause, and it is after him that Mercer County and Port Mercer are named.

Bustling Community

However, we must fast-forward several decades to see the rise of this community. The year is 1834, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal has just

opened to connect trade between Bordentown and New Brunswick. Five years later, the Camden and Amboy Railroad laid a track directly along canal’s eastern bank. Clarksville Basin—later renamed Port Windsor and then Port Mercer—blossomed as a community thriving off the canal and rail trade.

The original toll bridge over the canal swiveled horizontally to allow barges to pass through, and was managed by a “bridge tender,” whose

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1830s-era house at 4278 Quakerbridge Road is now a museum operated by the Lawrence Historic Society and on the National Register of Historic Places. John H. Arrowsmith was the last bridgetender, in the early 1930s.

Port Mercer’s businesses were diverse. Charles. A. Gillingham opened a lumber yard in 1835. Joseph Decou Jr. and Joseph Gillingham owned lime kilns and a storehouse in 1840. Alfred Applegate reputedly operated a store from about 1840-1848, which was later taken over by Evan Cook and in 1883 was owned by Judson Allen.

In 1849, John A. Crater established a sawmill, the same year he was made postmaster. Crater also owned a coal yard, tenant houses, icehouse, blacksmith shop, shoe shop, and general store. His residence was the mid1800s Greek revival house at 4263 Quakerbridge Road. His son, David A. Crater, was appointed New Jersey’s Secretary of State in 1912 under thenGovernor Woodrow Wilson.

Charles H. Mather was another prominent resident, who served as state Assemblyman from Mercer County in the early 1900s and held a variety of West Windsor Township offices. He opened a general store here around 1895 and owned a coal business.

Also in 1895, George W. Harrold erected an incubation house for chicken-raising. John F. Schanck raised racehorses on his farm nearby.

And of course, there were stops for

A 1914 stone obelisk in the Quakerbridge Road median near the canal marks George Washington’s January 3, 1777 march between Trenton and Princeton loading and unloading of train and barge cargo.

The community’s inn still stands along Quakerbridge Road, although now as a private residence. It may have been built in the 1840s/50s by John A. S. Crater, who in 1861 sold it to Samuel Smith. Smith, in turn, reputedly leased it to William West, who also owned an inn in in another West Windsor/Lawrence community named Clarksville. Longtime rumors insist that enterprising “ladies of the night” frequented the establishment.

A 1964 historical analysis portrayed life in old Port Mercer:

“The store, with its big potbelly stove in the middle, was the village meeting place. Eggs and butter could be exchanged for dress goods in gay colors.

Penny candy was the drawing card for children.

On Saturday night, the men congregated for a game of “Catch Five.” The first telephone in town was installed there… Whenever a steamer or yacht blew its whistle to go through, many of the town’s people, especially the children, would run out and stand on the bank to see the boat and wave to the people on the deck.

If a steamer… stopped to unload freight—sugar, flour, molasses, furniture, etc.—the children were allowed to go on deck and inspect the boat …

At night the bells on the patient mules could be heard tingling as they trudged up the tow path.”

A 1992 Historical Society “Broadside” newsletter by Port Mercer resident Gordon Keith, Jr. broadened this image of community life: “Attempts to capitalize on the heavy traffic included a well-timed delay in opening the swing bridge. This slow opening … might entangle the mules’ tow lines and inadvertently pull (them) into the canal.

Fortunately, local boys would be nearby and rescue the mules… and receive a reward… Other (locals) would acquire coal by placing cans or bottles on fences or posts. Passing bargemen might be enticed to practice their throwing skills in knocking down the targets with lumps of coal.”

Decline and transformation However, all good things must come to an end. With the 1860s-era realignment of the Camden and Amboy rail line to the present-day Northeast Corridor, the irreversibly and dramatically lost commercial traffic as it was now in direct competition with larger, faster trains.

It eventually fully shut down in the 1930s, and transformed into a state park decades later. So, too, did Port Mercer lose its once-bustling traffic and identity as a port community. However, it maintained its identity as an agrarian community until the last quarter of the 20th century.

Since then, the surrounding farmland and farmhouses have been replaced by housing developments and malls.

Although much of Port Mercer is now gone, the community is still visibly identifiable. Several residences exhibit unique and vernacular architectural characteristics largely unchanged from their original designs.

And, of course, the Delaware and Raritan Canal and Washington’s March plaques speak to the early history of Port Mercer—much-transformed, but not forgotten.

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 “@SchenckFarmstead” on Facebook and Instagram. Email us at westwindsorhistory@gmail.com.

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approaching this Popular Home in the Riviera 55+ Community. This Single Story Expanded Stamford Model features a Paver Driveway and a Premium Lot Backing Trees and Siding to Common Space. It includes 2 Bds, 2 Full BA

and both an Additional Sunroom and Office.

Enjoy the Hardwood

Flooring that Flows through all the main rooms.. The Gourmet Kit with 42" Cabinetry, Upgraded Counters, Double Wall Oven, Cooktop, Pantry, and Recessed Lighting will delight any cook. Both the Sunroom and Office have Double Doors for Privacy. The Large Paver Patio with Sitting Walls is a Fabulous Warm Weather Retreat. Enjoy the Lifestyle of the Clubhouse with both Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Tennis, Billiards, Exercise Room, Game and Meeting Rooms and more. All this is so close to Shopping, Major Roadways and Princeton.

$489,900 Jeremax@aol.com • www.JoanSells.com December 2021 | The News15

THINKING OF SELLING?

I am your SOLUTION.

Donna Lucarelli

Direct: 609-903-9098

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

SOLD

SOLD

LIST PRICE 375K

LIST PRICE 365K 13 Berrien Ave, Princeton Junction

LIST PRICE 519K SOLD PRICE 500K

3 S Mill Rd, Princeton Junction

LIST PRICE 599K SOLD PRICE 570K

SOLD OVER 45K

SOLD OVER 25K

SOLD OVER 30K

SOLD OVER 10K

LIST PRICE 435K SOLD PRICE 480K

LIST PRICE 685K SOLD PRICE 710K

LIST PRICE 400K SOLD PRICE 430K

LIST PRICE 510K SOLD PRICE 520K

271 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction

301 E Ward St, Hightstown

619 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro

47 Slayback Dr, Princeton Junction

15 Rainflower Ln, Princeton Junction

7 Darvel Dr. Princeton Junction

SOLD FULL

SOLD OVER 11K

SOLD OVER 25K

SOLD OVER 61K

LIST PRICE 699K SOLD PRICE 699K

LIST PRICE 459K SOLD PRICE 470K

LIST PRICE 600K SOLD PRICE 625K

LIST PRICE 599K SOLD PRICE 660K

32 Edgemere Ave. Plainsboro

33 San Marco St. Princeton Junction

13 Huntly Dr. Princeton Junction

SOLD OVER 10K

SOLD OVER 10K

SOLD OVER 55K

SOLD OVER 79K

LIST PRICE 350K SOLD PRICE 360K

LIST PRICE 350K SOLD PRICE 360K

LIST PRICE 375K SOLD PRICE 430K

SOLD PRICE 929K

100 Gary Dr. Hamilton

45 Pinflower Ln. Princeton Junction

541 Flock Rd. Hamilton

LIST PRICE 850K

2 Abbington Ln. Princeton Junction

MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY HANUKKAH !

All Statistics taken from Bright MLS 2020-12/15/2021.

9 Darvel Dr. Princeton Junction

DONNALUCARELLI25@GMAIL.COM • WWW.DONNALUCARELLI.COM CALL DONNA FOR DETAILS. OFFICE: 609-987-8889. DIRECT/CELL: 609-903-9098.

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Since 2020-2021, I have been able to get my sellers an AVERAGE MAX PRICE OF 114.7% LIST PRICE TO SALE PRICE RATIO