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Dems sweep the Valley
CHS named a Unified Champion by Special Olympics BY JOE EMANSKI
BY JOE EMANSKI It was not a great November for Republicans in Hopewell Valley, as Democrats won every seat that was up for grabs in this year’s municipal elections. Democrats Michael Ruger and Kevin D. Kuchinski won reelection to the Hopewell Township Committee over Republican challengers Jennifer DiDonato Hopewell resident Olivia Chila in action with the Mercer Rowing Club crew team. and Daniel J. Hanley, Jr. Ruger led in the unofficial vote count with 3,217, followed by Kuchinski with 3,192, DiDonato with 1,704 and Hanley with 1,647. DiDonato and Hanley were unsuccessful for the second year running in their Mercer Rowing Club in West which has been the largest attempt to gain a foothold on the BY RICH FISHER Windsor and has performed regatta in the world since 1965. all-Democratic committee. For Hopewell Valley Central well enough to earn a scholarThere were no surprises in Both athletes feel their Pennington as there were only High students Olivia Chila and ship to Boston University in achievements are the by-prodDemocrats on the ballot for Angelo Guarino, rowing is much crew-crazed New England. Gua- uct of a rapturous addiction that mayor and common council. more than a sport. It is some- rino strokes for Swan Creek goes well beyond being just a Rowing Club in Lambertville, competition. James M. Davy received 656 what akin to heaven on water. The fact they are successful and in each of the last two years votes for mayor, while Catherine “The impact this team has “Kit” Chandler (657 votes) and just makes it that much more was selected by his coach to had on my life is tremendous,” Capital Health. row at the prestigious Head Guarino said. “Rowing does JohnWelcome J. Valenza II to (636) have heavenly. See CREW, Page 12 See RESULTS, Page 9 Chila rows for the acclaimed of Charles Regatta in Boston, When someone you care about is sick, you’ll do whatever it takes to make sure they get the best care. And so do we.
In the crew: rowers find their how far would you go if they passion for sport on the water were sick?
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Students and staff of Hopewell Valley Central High School, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, and Special Olympics NJ got together on Nov. 16 to celebrate the high school’s recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. HVCHS is one of two schools in New Jersey to receive this national recognition from the Special Olympics. The other is Perth Amboy High School. According to the Special Olympics, a Unified Champion School has an inclusive school climate and exudes a sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all members of the student body and staff. “A Unified Champion School receiving national banner recognition is one that has demonstrated commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 national standards of excellence. These standards were developed by a national panel of leaders from See UNIFIED, Page 10
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