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When Ramesh Hayban went to open a Trinidadian restaurant, Hot on D Spot, in Hamilton 12 years ago, he turned to his nephew, Shazard “Todd” Mohammed, to help with some of the contracting work.

The experience building out a restaurant and, later, helping to run it, proved useful for Mohammed when he decided to start a Caribbean restaurant of his own: Roti Plus, which will be open for a year next month on South Olden Avenue, near the intersection of Cedar Lane.

Hot on D Spot has been very much a family-run operation since its inception, and Roti Plus is no different. OwnMohammed owns and operates this restaurant with his wife, Veera, mother Vidiah, and his father-in-law, Vishnu Jadoo.

Mohammed and many members of his extended family have moved to the Mercer County area from Trinidad over the past three decades, and Roti Plus, like Hot on D Spot before it, features a variety of authentic Trinidadian specialties, including paratha, curry chicken, bake and shark, callaloo, and of course, See ROTI, Page 6

The Ewing High School girls’ bowling team shows off the NJSIAA Group 3 state championship trophy that they won at Bowlero Lanes in North Brunswick on Feb. 14, 2022. Pictured are coach Dave Angebranndt (left), Amanda Curtis, Mia Siminitus, Sierra Reid, Ellie Otto, Megan Rosiejka and Amber Porter.

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Eight years ago, when Jason Siminitus took his 9-year-old daughter and her 10-year-old friend to try bowling for the first time, he had no idea he was forming the cornerstone of a future state championship team.

But that is exactly how it turned out on Feb. 14, as the Ewing High girls bowling team was loving life on Valentine’s Day after winning the NJSIAA

Group 3 state championship at Bowlero Lanes in North Brunswick. In winning the girls program’s first state title, The Blue Devils amassed 2,440 pins in three sets to outdistance Barnegat by 62.

As usual, in the middle of it all, were Mia Siminitus and Sierra Reid. Siminitus rolled a 651 series and Reid was the Devils second leading bowler with a 512 series.

For Reid, it was her last shot at a team championship,

although she also qualified for the individual finals that were held on Feb. 18.

“As a senior and coming close to winning states before it means everything for me to actually win it this time,” she said. “It’s definitely a great way to end my senior season, plus I still have to go for individuals, but it makes the end of my senior season memorable and I am so proud of my team for helping me get there. I’m very See CHAMPS, Page 18

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Commercial and residential property values, township revenues and expenditures, development and township operations are all areas that have been affected by the pandemic.

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Below is the first part of a Q&A based on the interview with Steinmann. It has been edited for length and clarity.

The second part will run in next month’s issue.

The interview starts with a topic that has become the subject of some controversy in recent months—the change in the township’s leaf and brush collection policy. *** Ewing Obser ver: It seems that a township resident kicked a hornet’s nest in a letter to the editor in The Obser ver last month regarding leaf and brush collection (see Inbox on Page 4 for residents’ responses).

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Residents weigh in on leaf and brush collection The Observer received a number of responses from Ewing residents to a letter by Jane Moon (“Ewing’s new leaf pickup system is unfair to residents”) printed in the February 2022 issue.

Mayor Bert Steinmann also addresses the issue in a Q&A article on the state of the township, which starts on Page 1. *** I wanted to respond to the letter from Jane Moon in the February Ewing Observer, since I think she made a few valid points regarding the leaf pickup system.

I think the rollout of the system was chaotic and poorly coordinated; yes the township ran ads, but clearly many residents did not get the message. Why not direct communication through the mail or telephone messaging?

The messaging was a fail, but after observing my own neighborhood’s response and others, I am comfortable making the following observations on the implementation: 1. The EPA regulations that supposedly drove this process are clearly interpreted differently in neighboring townships. Only Ewing placed the burden on the taxpayers to perform the labor. Were there any conversations

with neighboring citizens on how they were managing these EPA regulations? If so, it would seem important to share those conversations and let the Ewing taxpayers know why our circumstances are different.

2. Great expense in both labor and out-of-pocket was incurred by Ewing residents. One could purchase dozens of bags and spend hours filling them sometimes 50 to 75 or more per household, or pay private contractors $400 to $1,000 for the extra service of removing the leaves. I know you could get free bags but the number per visit is limited. Will there be a tax refund coming to compensate for the lack of performance of a service in effect for many years but now being taken on and funded by the residents themselves?

3. I hope no one in the department lost their job over this new process.

However, Jane Moon had a good point. What new duties are being performed if the staff remains the same and no leaf pickup is being done?

4. Residents who did not or could not remove leaves simply dumped them in the street, where they remain today, being pushed around by snow plows. Others simply did not rake at

all and their leaves are blowing around the neighborhoods. Either way, those leaves are going down the storm drains. So much for that rationale.

5. If the problem is that leaves were in the street too long, why not improve the pick-up process? Actually schedule certain neighborhoods for certain dates and then meet the schedule.

Sometimes plans just do not work.

This new process is a monumental fail, poorly implemented, unrealistically carried out, and unfairly burdening the taxpayers the township is supposed to support. There are several non-leaf months ahead of us so I’d ask that whoever is making these decisions take some time to rethink the idea and come up with something that makes more sense. Perhaps even ask the residents for suggestions and feedback; I’m sure they will have something to say.

Marilyn Murphy *** It is important if you live in Ewing Township to know where to rake or blow your leaves for the best result with no cost disposal at certain locations. Unfortunately I am not able to avail myself to the “location strategy.”

I live on a municipal street, therefore I

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paid to have my leaves removed via a private contractor.

If I lived at the the corner of Hilltop Road and Upper Ferry Road I would have had a choice. Upper Ferry Road would be in front of my home and being a county road leaves would have been removed Mercer County Road Department with trucks and a front end loader if I put them out front.

If I had made the mistake of placing the leaves on the Hilltop Road side of my home the leaves would NOT have been removed by Ewing Township.

Extra expense or substantial extra labor would have been required to rid my property of the leaves. Hilltop Road is a Ewing municipal street.

Interesting that the same state set of State of New Jersey codes and laws have been interpreted so differently by two different levels of government.

I believe it is time to have a coordination of factual information between Mercer County and Ewing Township before I get the opportunity to pay again for a service that had always been provided for free to Ewing residents in the past.

It is has been said location, location, location is the key to real estate!

I don’t think realtors had Ewing Township leaf removal in mind when the maxim was thought up years ago as a slogan.

Another hidden tax appears in Ewing depending on where you live and where you rake your leaves!

Bruce J. White ***

Hopefully by the time this letter is printed the leaves on Rockleigh Drive, back in October 2021, will have been removed.

Jane Moon’s letter in the February edition of the Ewing Observer regarding Ewing Township’s leaf removal guidelines referred to the amending of the General Ordinance of the Township passed in March 2021, which was to be enforced by the Township during the Fall 2021 collection of resident’s leaves.

The amendment now directs all residents to bag their leaves. As the mayor made the proposal for the amendment and it was supported and passed by the Township Council why are we still seeing resident’s unbagged leaves in February?

They are unsightly, create a road hazard, present drainage issues, have been plowed by township snowplows, and have blown on neighboring resident’s property requiring additional cleanup by those who followed the Ordinance guidelines by responsibly bagging their own property leaves.

Mayor Steinmann has previously stated the amendment to the ordinance permits the Township to comply with updated state-issued stormwater management regulations. Mr. Mayor, since the township is now in compliance with state guidelines, why isn’t the ordinance enforced?

Stephen Roman *** Ms. Moon’s letter left out some important facts about dealing with leaf

pickup in Ewing.

The first omitted fact is that town council and the mayor have taken an oath to uphold all New Jeresy laws.

One being the leaf pick up program.

The second fact is what would happen if Ewing didn’t obey. The state Department of Environmental Protection would have grounds to fine and enforce their Storm water maintenance laws.

How other townships are getting away with not following the laws is beyond me. Just because other municipalities don’t obey the laws or their oaths is beyond Ewing.

I do know the Hamilton has spent $1.6 million on waste water management cleanup in the past. I advise local townships to start complying.

Joe Murphy *** I second Jane Moon’s sentiments here. I pay a little more than the $200 a week she pays in taxes. I don’t send any kids to school, so I do wonder where my taxes go.

I have an acre property with several mature trees. They all don’t shed their leaves at the same time. In case anyone notices, does it feel like we’re well into December and the leaves aren’t done yet? Is it climate change?

But that’s another topic subject to debate.

I do feel this leaf collection is one service I am entitled to as a taxpayer.

Maybe I’m lucky enough that I have enough land to not have to leave the leaves out on the street. And it doesn’t

bother me that the grass underneath it will die by the time they decide to pick it up. But what about those who don’t have this option?

I am lucky enough to live on a county road that every time it snows, our street is plowed even before an inch accumulates. But this past snow storm, Wilburtha and the entire neighborhood streets behind me were left unplowed. Where are our tax dollars going?

With the amount of taxes I pay here, I refuse to spend one penny buying leaf bags from Home Depot. I second Jane Moon’s sentiment. I refuse to be stripped of more and more services and I will not grin and bear it. No! And while I have your eyes and ears, I brought up one more topic to Mayor Steinmann, so I’m wondering if you have any dibs on this: “On another subject, the phone number you see in my signature (Ed. note: The phone number has been withheld for privacy reasons) is my landline, which I am about to give up soon.

It’s really useless and nothing but a repository of junk calls. I do however find it useful when township calls my number for notices like trash pick up, vaccination sites, road closures, etc.

I moved here in Ewing in 2008. I don’t recall signing up for these “township alerts.” When I do finally drop this landline, is there a place where I can sign up my cell phone instead so I can continue receiving these “township alerts?”

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Trinidad and Tobago is an island nation just off the coast of Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea. Mohammed moved with his family to Mercer County in 2000 from San Juan, a town just to the east of the capital, Port of Spain.

Today he and Veera live in Ewing.

Their daughter Neera, a recent graduate of Duke University, is in her first year of medical school in New York, while son Javid is a freshman engineering student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Both children attended Ewing High School.

Trinidad is known as a crossroads of Indian, African and Caribbean culture, and that is especially evident in its cuisine, which features a variety of curry dishes — including chicken, shrimp, goat, duck and potato — as well as the roti, a crepe-like flatbread that calls to mind Indian naan.

“What I tell people is that most of the food is originates from India with a Creole twist, an African twist,” Mohammed says. “And there are also Spanish and French influences in our spices, even in our curry. What sets us apart from Jamaican curry is, in Jamaica they use the curry as a seasoning, as a spice. In Trinidad, we fry the curry down and then add the meat to the curry.”

All the dishes at Roti Plus are made in house, and all of the recipes are family recipes, many of them belong-

Vishnu Jadoo, Samantha Ramcharan, Vidiah Mohammed, Veera Mohammed and Shazard Mohammed of Roti Plus restaurant in Hamilton. ing to Mohammed’s mother and father-in-law.

The recipe for the roti skin comes from Vidiah. “My mother-in-law and her sisters, that’s really a recipe they’ve perfected over time,” Veera said.

Rotis are stuffed with pureed split peas (dhalpuri) or potato (aloo) and can also be stuffed with entrees like

curry chicken, before being wrapped up in the flatbread. “You eat it like a big burrito,” Veera says.

Another roti dish and Trinidadian specialty is paratha, also known as buss up shut.

“This one’s really buttery, flaky. It pulls apart very easily. It can be eaten with any of our stews and curries as well,” she says.

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Callaloo, the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago, is a vegetable dish, a stewed or steamed comfort food that

can be different depending on where one is in the Caribbean. In some countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, it may be made with taro (known in Trinidad as dasheen) or water spinach, neither of which is always readily available in the United States. The Roti Plus version of callaloo is made with spinach.

“Callaloo is a poor man’s food.

When it first started out, it was like everything you can find goes in one pot,” Veera says. “Each family probably puts a little more of something or a little less of something else. It’s no one person’s recipe.”

The pandemic has of course made things more challenging than they might otherwise have been, especially in terms of in-house dining. But Mohammed says take-out business has been steady since opening, and he has noticed that more and more customers are asking if Roti Plus would consider offering DoorDash or Grubhub service.

Veera notes that while Mercer County has a sizable Trinbagonian population to support the restaurant, she has also been pleasantly surprised to see a wide variety of customers come through the doors, not all of

whom may be familiar with the cuisine before stopping in for the first time.

“We have such a diversity of people from Hamilton and the surrounding areas who are willing to try the food, and after they come once they come back,” she says. “It’s nice to see that we have that kind of support from the people of the community.”

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Adopt-a-Survivor Program the Year Recipients Honored The Ewing SchoolsTeacher Announceof2021-22 Educators of theare Year!

Begins at Ewing School The Ewing Schools High is proud to announce the district’s recipients of the 2021-22 Governor’s Educator of the Year awards.

Nearly sixty years since Allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration camps, the now elderly survivors of the Holocaust are turning to a new generation to preserve their testimony about their wartime Mrs. Barbara experiences for future generations.

A. DennisMr. Peter F. Mrs. Katie J. Mrs. Sharon Mrs. Leigh A. Holocaust survivors Garcia are steadily dwindling inSilipino Schuh A. Sharlin Cline number. Many have made it their mission to educateFMS EHS Antheil Lore Parkway the world that anti-Semitism and racism easily lead to murder, and toA.speak about the horrors they and enjoys volunteering her time to many PTO sponMr. Peter F. Silipino: Fisher Middle School Mrs. Barbara Dennis-Garcia: their families suffered.

With the passing of time, it has Ewing High School Mr. Peter Silipino is in his 21st year as teacher sored activities like Antheil’s Halloween Spookbecome urgent to find a new generation to continue Mrs. Barbara Dennis-Garcia teaches Special of instrumental music with the Ewing Public tacular and Winter Wonderland, supporting the the survivors’ mission and tell their stories after the Education in the Life Skills Program at Ewing Schools and is now the Educator of the Year at students and their families. survivors can no longer do so.

Mrs. Schuh is known to inspire her students High School. She has demonstrated a tremen- Fisher Middle School!

On April 12, the Adopt-a-Survivor (AAS) with personal connections and robust communiMr. Silipino graduated from The College of New dous gift working with her exceptional students. program was introduced to the Trenton area at Ewing cation.

She demonstrates professional flexibility, She is also a Special Olympics and Project Unify Jersey (TCNJ) with a degree in Music Education.

High School. Six Holocaust survivors were adopted easily transitioning from a 5th grade class one Mr. Silipino has led the Fisher Middle School Coach who devotes her time to the innovative by twelve Ewing High sophomores. The adopted period to a Kindergarten the next and an Autistic Ewing Unified Soccer, Basketball, Bowling and band program for more than a decade. His work survivors—Moshe Gimlan, Vera Goodkin, Marion or MD class right after, always being kind, incluwith the Concert Band, Stage Band and Honors Track teams.

Lewin,and RuthField Lubitz, Charles Rojer and Jack Zaifman— sive and making physical education fun.

“Whenever students are competing and in- Symphony Orchestra has led to nearly 2,000 Ewwere originallyherfrom Germany, Czechoslovakia, “Mrs. Schuh is a true asset to the Antheil Comvolved, Mrs. Dennis-Garcia will be there,” EHS ing students performing in memorable live perPoland and Belgium.

The recipients of the 2005 Teacher of the Year Awards were honored at a luncheon on April 29th. Jan Fay, 2004 Mercer County munity,” stated Principal Kip Harrison.

“Her daiformances for the community.

Principal Ed Chmiel The AAS program stated. pairs a survivor with one or Teacher of the Year, was a guest speaker. 1st row (L to R): Joan Zuckerman, Principal Antheil; Sharon Solomon, Lore; Jan Fay, 2004 ly motivation is to connect with students and Coming musicians andParkway; edu- Danielle Miller, EHS; Superintendent Ray Broach. 2nd row: Darrell to Mrs. Barbara Dennis-Garcia her Mercer Countyfrom Teachera offamily the Year;of Inetta Emery, Principal more students.

The students embark on received a joint journey Jackson, Principal FMS; Donna Andreas, Antheil; Don Barnett, FMS; Betsy Turgeon, Rodneywith Logan,a Principal EHS. leave each Parkway; one of them smile on their face. cators, Mr. Silipino is known as an indefatigable Bachelor’s degree through in English from Thomas with the survivor discussions about Edilife It is clear that she passionately loves and supports son University hertheMaster’s degree in Spe- teacher who enjoys engaging with young musibefore, during andand after Holocaust.

Participating the students of Antheil Elementary School.” cians. Whether it is individual musicianship, cial Education Canyon University. students will be from able toGrand represent the survivor and Whitney Lewis, EHS Freshman talking about new musical trends or classic rock, Mrs. Dennis-Garcia’s first accuracy position and withfeeling the Ewtell the survivor’s story with in Mrs. Sharon A.His Sharlin: Elementary On April 18,jamming 2005 Ms.out, Chiavuzzo, Mrs. Walker Perestroika. policiesLore reopened churches, simply Mr. Silipino simply of ing PublictoSchools was as a paraprofessional for or just the years come. In addition, each student makes and 30 Ewing High School freshmen joined several released political prisoners, and lifted bans on Mrs. Sharon Sharlin was selected as this year's is regarded as a consummate music educator and five years. Inspired, shesurvivor’s worked her way a commitment to tell the story in atowards public Mercer County high school and college students, previously censored books.

Educator of the Year at Lore School. becoming a teacher, anda ishundred now the Educator of a tremendous role model for his students. venue in the year 2045, years after the and politicians hear students a presentation given by The Sharlin 20th anniversary Perestroikadegree was Mrs. received herof Bachelor’s “Pete treats histomusic like professional the Year for Ewing High School. liberation of Auschwitz.

Mikhail Gorbachev at the Sovereign Bank Arena. one of the essential themes of Gorbachev’s in Journalism from Rider University and has 19 Mrs. Dennis-Garcia not only teaches her stu- musicians, giving them great confidence to execute The twelve student adopters are Dave Angebranndt, Gorbachev was the last communist leader of the presentation.

The policy’s main goal was to years of dedicated service at Lore School teachTyler Barnes, Cook, Liz Emily Everett, dents in theAnnie classroom butDunham, also takes them out challenging music,” FMS Principal Maggy Hanna Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. During his system more efficient. ing in the the Soviet Giftedeconomic and Talented program.

CurtistheFornarotto, Vildana Hajric, “His colleagues consistently describe him make into community to teach themDevon skills Jones, in the stated. term he instituted various policies including his Perestroika involved the transfer of Mrs. Sharlin has been describedcontrol by allfrom who Jen Meade, Billy they O’Callaghan, NikytaHer Sharma and as one who is deeply committed to all of his stusettings where are needed. students political policy of Glasnost and economic policy the government to the business owners.

Thissupportpolicy know her as kind, interesting, caring and Melysa Wilson. continued on pageand A2 dents – he always goes the extra mile to help them.” “learn by doing” at local stores, restaurants

Ewing High Students Attend Gorbachev Presentation

recreational facilities. She also shares her knowlSafety edge with novice teachersTown who are participating in student-teaching as they complete June experiences 30 - July 11 their collegeContact: careers. Jean Conrad “Barbara 609-538-9800 is one of the mostx1302 caring and dedicated teachers that I have ever encountered,” EHS for application Principal Chmiel shared. “She is tireless in her efforts to provide her students with the opportunities and activities they need to be independent and productive citizens. She dedicates countless hours in preparing academic and social activities and lessons for her students and is an inspiration to all of us at Ewing High School.”

Have a Happy Summer!!

Mrs. Katie J. Schuh: Antheil Elementary Mrs. Katie Schuh graduated from Kean UniGoodNews resume versity with a Bachelorwill of Arts in Health and Physical Education in September 2014. She joined the Anwith the theil Schoolissue family March 2017 as a Teacher ofinthe Observer of Health and Physical Education and has become an integral member of the faculty who is widely regarded as an innovative educator.

Mrs. Schuh is very involved in the Antheil School Community. She helps plan, organize and implement the annual field days. Mrs. Schuh also runs the ‘Science with a Dash of Math Night’ and

continued on page A2 ive. She is known for making learning fun, and Dueher to students budgettorestraints challenging think deeply. Well versed and experienced in meeting the needs of NO Summer School Programs gifted learners, Mrs. Sharlin is respected for being will be offered by the an adaptive expert in the classroom who is dediEwingthePublic Schools cated to meeting unique needs of her students. during theinspires Summer of 2005.

“Mrs. Sharlin students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn,” Lore Principal Kelly Kawalek stated. “She makes sure that the needs of each student is met, and she has worked to create a program to help them wonder, question, learn, and develop as thinkers.”

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Mrs. Leigh A. Cline: Parkway Elementary In the midst of her 18th year of teaching at the Parkway School, Educator of the Year Leigh Cline is the consummate “mover and shaker”.

She is a teacher who is consistently ready and willing to learn new things, always a team player and never without a kind word for a student.

Mrs. Cline received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from The College of New Jersey and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from The College of New Jersey.

Always a force for change and compassion Mrs. Cline has been the torch bearer for many positive developments at Parkway School. She originated Jr. Paws and the Jr. Paws Council, co-wrote a grant to benefit Trenton Area Soup Kitchen which garnered Parkway School a Promising Practice award from Character.org, and was instrumental in bringing “mindfulness” to Parkway School with a PLC book study.

In the classroom, Mrs. Cline will champion a student’s efforts while giving them constructive feedback so that she encourages growth in their self-esteem, accountability and critical thinking skills simultaneously.

“With Leigh’s ‘go and get it done attitude’ and her ability to make students feel comfortable and valued in her classroom, it is no surprise that one who began at Parkway School as a studentteacher has now become Parkway’s Educator of the Year,” Principal Michelle Conway stated.

EHS Drama Troupe 4883 Qualifies for Nationals!

EHS SENIOR IS WEST POINT BOUND! It started as an ordinary day for Ewing High School senior Thomas Vellenga when he received the news that he had been accepted into the United States Military Academy at West Point.

“I was in my car driving in the morning and received a call from a Trenton number,” Vellenga shared.

“After weeks of waiting for a phone call regarding my acceptance I thought ‘Wow, wouldn’t it be funny if this was actually (Congresswoman) Bonnie Watson Coleman.’ So I answered the call and said, ‘Hi, this is Thomas’ and I heard back ‘Hello, this is Bonnie Watson Coleman.’”

This exciting phone call, which would be followed by the official acceptance letter from West Point one day later, would be the culmination of Vellenga’s time at the Ewing Schools focused on student leadership and service, exemplary scholarly distinction, and a laser-sharp aspiration to attend the elite military academy to study civil engineering. Noting that civil engineering is “a great crossroad between math and science and real world applications which I like a lot”, Thomas also hopes to pursue a career in politics and civic service, after serving in the Army Corps of Engineers.

Admission to West Point is highly selective, only 7.74% of applicants were admitted to the Class of 2024. Candidates for admission must apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of Congress.

Vellenga has been an outstanding student throughout his time at Ewing Public Schools who has consistently challenged himself in every facet of student life including his academic coursework, athletic participation, and extra-cur-

ricular clubs and organizations.

His commitment to school began early. According to Mrs. Nicole Harris, Thomas’s former principal at Parkway Elementary School, Vellenga was quiet and reserved in elementary school but that never stopped him for volunteering whenever help was needed. “Thomas' ability to problem solve exceeded the expectations for an elementary school student,” Mrs. Harris shared. “The capacity of his great mind is only surpassed by the kindness in his heart.”

A three-year member, two-year officer, and current co-president of the Ewing High School Student Council, Thomas is also a Peer Leader, a member of the National Honor Society, a drum major for the marching band, and a captain for the varsity soccer, winter track, and spring track teams.

Outside of school, Thomas recently earned the title of Eagle Scout. Throughout it all, Thomas credits his family with their support and encouragement.

“My parents are both incredibly proud and have been supportive,” he shared. “My dad helped with all my essays and with the process itself.”

Hearing the news of the acceptance, Vellenga notes he has been “glowing” ever since. “I had finally gotten the nomination I waited months for and it was the last piece I needed to be admitted.

It was a wonderful surprise,” he shared.

Although Vellenga may have been surprised, the same cannot be said for the educators who have worked with the future cadet.

“Thomas is a dedicated and determined young man, and we are all very proud of this impressive accomplishment,” Principal Ed Chmiel commented. “He will be an outstanding ambassador of Ewing High School and Ewing Township at West Point. Oh, and beat Navy.”

Lore Celebrates Its Diversity

Congratulations to Ewing Drama's Troupe 4883 for competing in the Virtual NJ Thespian Festival in technical and performance categories and for qualifying for Nationals in Indiana this summer! Ewing's International Thespian Society troupe participated in workshops and competed virtually in contrasting monologues, musical theatre solos, musical theatre duets and technical categories including stage management, knot tying and fitted sheet folding.

Someone once said, "The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people." With this in mind, the staff at Lore Elementary School has worked to inspire and educate students about people and celebrations from different cultures. Earlier this year, students learned about the celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Throughout the month of February, students learned about Black and African American historians, scientists, and heroes, through the use of our Periodic Table of Black Excellence. Thanks to a grant sponsored

by Young Audiences, students also engaged in a virtual assembly called “A Seat for Rosa”, and are looking forward to virtual assemblies about Irish, Indian, American, and Spanish-speaking cultures in the coming months.

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The Ewing Public Schools EHS Student Takes Top Prize in Phillips’ Mill Youth Art Exhibition

Senior Spotlight: Meet Madison Burnett What has been your favorite class to date and why would you encourage another student to take that class? Peer Leadership was definitely my favorite class that I have ever been a part of throughout my entire school career.

Not only was this class full of bright young students, but also supportive teachers, being Mrs. Walker and Mr. Parry. This class showed me how much a person can impact another person's life.

In which activities do you participate in school? Activities that I am involved in within school are National Honor Society, Student Council, Key Club, Fall Cheerleading, Softball, and Peer Leadership.

What activities do you participate outside of school? Outside of school, I am a barista at our local Starbucks in Hopewell, and I also take college courses at Mercer County Community College.

Ewing High School has outstanding art offerings and very talented students of art, and that was demonstrated once again with a strong representation at the 2022 Phillips’ Mill Youth Art Exhibition.

The Phillips’ Mill Youth Art Exhibition showcases the artwork from the most talented high school students throughout the Delaware Valley.

The YAE solicits participation from the art departments of high schools located within a 25mile radius of the Mill. This year 23 schools participated in the event with a limit of seven pieces submitted from each school. The artworks are then judged by a professional artist with prizes awarded in several categories.

A work entitled “Luck in Boldness” by EHS Senior Madison Talbert garnered the top prize in the “Painting” category. Talbert is a gifted artist who is currently enrolled in the high school’s Advanced Placement Studio Art course and has taken a number of art offerings during her four years at EHS. Madison plans to major in Art History next year and has been accepted to numerous colleges. She is also a member and captain of the tennis team.

Other submitted and presented pieces were submitted by EHS art students Gabe Kortepeter, Joy Kirchhoff, Jayla Green, Meet Patel and Makayla McCloskey.

“We are very proud of our students of art and an enthusiastic congratulations to Madison,” Ewing Schools Humanities Supervisor Brock Mislan stated. “To take the top prize in such a prestigious exhibition is a very impressive accomplishment and the work of all our students is a tremendous showcase of our program.”

What is an extracurricular activity at Ewing High School should students not skip? I think an extracurricular activity that most students should try to be a part of would be either one of the two community volunteer clubs we offer, being Key Club and Rotary Club. These clubs help so many people around us, and impact so many lives more than we know.

honored to receive would be, The Future Medical Scientist Award, The Leadership Award from the ASYSST program, Homecoming Princess, Varsity Fall Cheerleading Cheer Captain, voted “Most School Spirited”, and just recently named “Partner of the Quarter'' at my job.

What accomplishments are you most proud of? One accomplishment that I am proud of would be that throughout my entire school career, I have maintained the “Honor Roll” status. Sometimes, it’s been by the skin of my teeth, however, I’ve still managed to pull it off each year, and hopefully, I can finish it off with achieving it my senior year.

Who has impacted your life in a positive way?

Someone who has impacted my life in more ways than one, would most definitely be my mother. Not only has she created the person I am today, being both literally and figuratively, she has also shown me what it means to be strong.

She has shown me that there is nothing in this world that can keep her down, and the only way to live through life, is with bravery.

What are your plans after you graduate from Ewing High School? After graduating from Ewing High, I will take my next step at Rutgers University of New Brunswick, where I will be majoring in Biomedical Science in pursuit to become an orthodontist.

What awards or acknowledgements have you received in school and/or outside of school?

Award and acknowledgements that I have been

What is your favorite quote or book? “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” –Jack Sparrow

Dear Ewing Public Education Foundation, I have been fortunate to be the recipient of the "The Sensory Path: Hop, Skip, and Jump Into Learning!" grant through EPEF. The sensory path was installed at Parkway Elementary at the start of the 20212022 school year. Students have enjoyed utilizing the sensory path for brain breaks throughout the day. Occasionally, students need a break from learning activities in order to release their energy in positive ways. The sensory path allows students to safely and quickly incorpo-

rate movement into their day to help them improve their focus and success in the classroom! Thank you for your support. I appreciate all you do for the staff and students in the Ewing Public Schools!

Rachel Land, LCSW School Social Worker | Fisher Middle School This grant could not be possible without the continued generosity and support through personal donations from individuals like you as well as corporate donors. Please visit us at www.epef. org for information on how to make a donation so we can continue our mission in supporting our students in the Ewing Public Schools.

Thank you, EPEF Trustees

It is the time to register for Kindergarten!

Kindergarten Roundup will be held Spring 2022, and admittance is by appointment only.

Online registration must be completed in order to receive an appointment from the Central Registration Office. Visit the Registration section of the Ewing Public Schools website: www.ewing.k12.nj.us to register TODAY!

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The Ewing Public Schools March 2022 Schedule in Ewing Schools Mar 1-4

Antheil - PTO Book Fair

Mar 2

Early Dismissal K-8 - Parent Conferences Early Dismissal - Antheil Full Day Preschool Program Antheil/Lore/Parkway - NO AM Preschool Program Antheil/Lore/Parkway - 3rd Marking Period Parent Progress Reports

EHS Football Standouts Make College Commitments

EHS - Musical/Play: The 25th Putnam County Spelling Bee Senior Citizen Show - 6pm @ FMS Mar 3

EHS - Semester 2 Term 1 Quarter 1 Parent Progress Reports FMS - 3rd Marking Period Parent Progress Reports EHS - Musical/Play: The 25th Putnam County Spelling Bee 7:30pm @ FMS

Mar 4

EHS - Musical/Play: The 25th Putnam County Spelling Bee 7:30pm @ FMS

Mar 5

EHS - Musical/Play: The 25th Putnam County Spelling Bee 2pm & 7:30pm @ FMS

Mar 8

FMS - Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30pm

Mar 9

Antheil - School Spring Picture Day Parkway - School Picture Day

Mar 15-18 EHS - NJGPA Testing Grade 11 Mar 30

FMS - 5th Grade Parent Orientation @ 6:30pm

Two senior standouts from the Ewing High School division championship football team have announced their college commitments and will continue their athletic and academic pursuits at the collegiate level.

Versatile and athletic Kyle Stokes signed with Kutztown University.

Stokes played wide receiver and defensive back for the Blue Devils this past season, making an impact on both sides of the ball, even taking a turn at quarterback when necessitated by injuries. While garnering accolades from opposing coaches, Stokes filled the stat sheet, racking up four passing touchdowns, three receiving touchdowns, 80 total tackles and three interceptions during the season. At the conclusion of the season, Stokes was named a 1st team WJFL Valley division defensive back.

Stokes is joining a Kutztown team that is a perennial Division 2 power.

Last year, the Golden Bears were 11-2, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference champions and one play away from the Division 2 National Championship. Stokes will look to make contributions to an already stout defense and on special teams.

Stokes will square off against a fellow Blue Devil in the competitive PSAC, as teammate Jarel McEwen is signing within the same conference for Seton Hill University. McEwen played left tackle and defensive tackle for the Blue Devils this past season. McEwen’s rugged blocking helped the Blue Devils become a top 25 offense in the state that averaged 32 points and 348 yards per game. His exceptional play earned him numerous accolades at the end of the season including being named 1st team All-Area and being honored as the offensive lineman of the year in Mercer County.

McEwen was also named as Ewing's Delaware Valley Scholar Athlete this past season for his success in the classroom.

McEwen looks to help a Seton Hill squad that went 5-6, including a tough 14-3 loss to Kutztown. The Griffins did end their season on a high note, with a 59-7 thrashing of rival Lock Haven.

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The Antheil PTO hosted a Yeti drawing event after school. Art Teacher, Ms. Gillian Brindle and Music Teacher, Ms. Anita Davidson led the students in making and coloring their own Yeti's. All of the students were very creative and had a great time!

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what’s happening The luck of the Irish comes to Mercer County and Bill McClain, for their 35 years of service to the parade.

McKelvey expressed gratitude for anyone who raised or donated money for their efforts, with the chairman making sure to thank parade coordinator Susan McNamara for all of her hard work in organizing the event.

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Harness the luck of the Irish this March with a festive parade, pub, shop, and multiple events guaranteed to have you seeing green — for shamrocks, of course!

The Original St. Patrick’s Day Parade Nottingham Fire House, 200 Mercer Street, Hamilton Square. Saturday, March 12, 12:30 p.m. opening ceremony and 1 p.m. parade start.

Celebrate a callback to tradition by walking the streets in the Original St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a stroll historically recognized originally in Trenton before relocating to its spot in Hamilton more than a decade ago.

Sponsored by Killarney’s Publick House, Guinness and Bill’s Olde Tavern, this year’s celebration of Ireland’s patron saint also highlights individuals who could not be recognized due to the pandemic’s cancellation of the event.

Vince McKelvey is the chairman

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Hamilton St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Jerry Sheridan, left, and Miss St. Patrick Nicole Brown.

and treasurer of the parade committee, where has been helping in some capacity dating back to the first ever Trenton parade.

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Joining the members of the parade committee on the vehicle will be 2020 Grand Marshal Jerry Sheridan and 2020 Miss St. Patrick Winner Nicole Brown, as well as their families, so the two recipients can embark on their rides of honor.

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This Irish pub’s charm is always evocative of the country’s culture, so for Todd Faulkner, the owner of Tir na nOg, Ireland’s beloved March holiday can be felt throughout the year.

“We celebrate St. Patrick’s Day every single day,” Faulkner said. On the day of the Hamilton parade, Tir na nOg is opening early and featuring live music.

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business with them, Faulkner appre- At left, owners Todd and Maureen Faulkner of Tir na nOg Irish pub in Trenton. ciates how the program has been a Above, scenes from the 2021 ‘Pot of Gold Kids Night Out’ at Tumbles of Princeton. refreshing addition to the Trenton the third Sunday of every month.

“Since restrictions have lifted, we’ve pub.

More information: trentontir- open gym, science, arts and crafts, a For another outing that everybeen building up a lot of steam with pot of gold obstacle course, a sham- one can enjoy, Tumbles Princeton’s people coming out and listening to it. nanog.com. rock hunt, and leprechaun trivia. Chil- later event is the St. Patrick’s Family It was a traditional thing that we had dren also receive a pizza dinner to Day on Saturday, March 19, which done for quite a while,” Faulkner said. keep them fueled for their encounters brings together parents and children Tir na nOg also created an Irish Pot of Gold Kids Night with the mystical, and mischievous, up to age 12 for additional seasonal Whiskey Ambassador Club in Novembeing. The event is open to potty- activities. ber of 2020, with the initiative a suc- Out Tickets for either event are availcessful result of their reopening Tumbles Of Princeton, 1225 State trained children ages 3 and up.

Dr. Jade Ko is an educator and able on the Tumbles of Princeton efforts during the pandemic.

Road, Princeton North Shopping CenPatrons can become ambassa- ter, Montgomery. Friday, March 11, 6 the director of Tumbles Princeton, website or via Eventbrite. Pot of Gold where their “Kids Night Out” events night costs $55 per ticket, or $50 for dors by drinking 32 different Irish to 9 p.m.

Whiskeys over time. According to A leprechaun is on the prowl hunt- are held monthly, usually accompa- members, and Family Day is $40 per Faulkner, a total of 91 customers have ing for gold, and only attendees wear- nied by a holiday theme. Ko said that ticket, or $35 for members, plus $5 per completed the promotion, leading him ing green can save the day in this these opportunities benefit parents as adult. Masks are required.

More information: princeton.tumto add tiers to the club to match the cli- interactive, tactile adventure through- well, because they can go on a date, entele’s enthusiasm. out the part-fitness gym, part-STEAM have dinner, or see a movie during the bles.net. break, in what she termed as “three With nearly 400 people who signed programming at Tumbles Princeton. up, bringing a significant “buzz” to the The night includes access to the hours of freedom.”

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St. Patrick’s Day Party Joshua Harr Shane Foundation, Mercer Oaks Golf Course, 725 Village Road West, West Windsor. Saturday, March 12, 7 to 11 p.m.

The Joshua Harr Shane Foundation invites guests to their St. Patrick’s Day party in a fundraiser consisting of lively music, an open bar, and a fourcourse dinner.

Named in honor of Judith Harr Shane’s son, Joshua, who wanted to become a doctor before his passing, the nonprofit supports families in care of those with disabilities or illness. The organization pays for “anything not covered by insurance that the foundation deems necessary,” as Shane explained, with the money going directly to the source whether to cover doctor’s visits, experimental treatment, or even to dedicate spaces in medical facilities.

Joshua Harr Shane Foundation has opened three rooms at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton — the Joshua Harr Shane Stroke Gym and Joshua Harr Shane Patient Rehabilitation Room for Physical Therapy in 2016, as well as the PET/CT Suite at the Cancer Center of New Jersey located within RWJ hospital — with plans in place to redo the eight patient evaluation suites at the Cancer Institute.

At the party, the dinner options start with courses like salad and pasta, while the choices for the main meal are between filet mignon, chicken, and fish. Dessert rounds out the night, as well as different auctions, 50-50 raffles, and giveaways.

“If you attend this party, it is not [like a] typical foundation, you will think you’re at a family or friend’s affair,” Judith Harr Shane said. “We normally have over 200 people for this event, and it sells out immediately.”

Tickets cost $100.

More information: joshuaharrshane.org.

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Open Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday.

For almost 37 years, Ann Bauersachs has realized her dream of having her own business through the Cross and Shamrock, a shop featuring Irish gifts and religious items.

Through multiple location changes, as well as partnering with a friend, then her late husband, the store is a haven for goods imported from Ireland.

“Both my parents were born in Ireland, so I was raised in a very Irish home,” Bauersachs said. “I always loved my culture and my religion, so we put it all together.”

Customers will find a range of products at the Hamilton retailer, the Cross and Shamrock selling novelty items, Above left, revelers at a past Joshua Harr Shane Foundation St. Patrick’s Day party. clothes, Celtic jewelry and spiritual Above, the Cross and Shamrock Irish gift shop in Hamilton. accessories, as well as a vast collection of other goods.

For St. Patrick’s Day, she said that their food is the real highlight. In time HAMILTON TOWNSHIP DIVISION OF HEALTH for Easter, there will be Irish Cadbury chocolates that differ from their American counterparts. The seasonal FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL options, as well as their usual imports of biscuits, tea, frozen meat and bread are all a true culinary trip back to Ireland.

Call Us! Bauersachs has the perfect selection for Irish immigrants desiring that nostalgia.

“When they find out they can get a Tuesdays, 9am-12pm 2100 Greenwood Ave, taste of home here, they’re regulars,” and 3pm-5:30pm!

Hamilton, NJ, 08609 609-890-3647 she said.

As a former chairlady herself, BauWalk-in, no appointment needed! ersachs is excited for the Hamilton parade — this year, the Cross and Shamrock will be out rejoicing with To be seen in the clinic you must live in one of the following the local Irish community as national towns, please bring a photo ID or proof of address with you: restrictions continue to be lifted.

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Lawrence Robbinsville West Windsor *** East Windsor Hightstown Hopewell Twp Those looking to continue their celebrations in other parts of the state can attend New Jersey events and Please Note: Pennington and Hopewell Borough residents must see performances such as the ShamRock Montgomery Township for services. Trenton residents must see Henry J. & Roll 2022 in Asbury Park, the Irish Austin Health Center for services.

Wake in Seaside Heights, the Real Students residing on the campuses of Rider University Irish Comedy Tour in Toms River and and The College of NJ will also receive services free of the Celtic Woman: Postcards from Irecharge with a college ID. land show in New Brunswick.

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After seeing one of her favorite restaurants shut down in early 2021, Kim X09Janel wanted to try and help by getting the word out on Facebook.

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“People didn’t know what restaurants were still open, if they had takeout, what they had available. This was created to help clear up that confusion and help generate business for them.”

Janel wanted to give back to those restaurants that had already given her so much. So often when she was involved in community fundraisers, restaurants showed support for her efforts. She wanted to return the favor during the pandemic, when they needed it most.

“I did fundraising for everything from animal rescues to Pop Warner football, and all of these restaurants

would give me gift cards for years and years. Peasant Grill, Boro Bean, Pennington Bagel, they would support every local fundraiser every time I came in. This was my way of saying thank you,” she said.

Not only did she manage to help spread the word with her “Mercer, Bucks, Hunterdon Eateries” Facebook group, but in under one year, she has managed to build a very active community with almost six thousand members.

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mercercamps Kelsey Theatre’s Tomato Patch Back for its 49th year The longest running, most successful summer arts program in central New Jersey, Tomato Patch, is back, now in its 49th year!

Tomato Patch is back for 2022 — in person, indoors, and ready to continue a 49-year history of summer workshops in theater, dance, music, and visual arts for grades 4-12.

This camp is different, in that you are not stuck with just one topic all day, it is multidisciplinary.

Students choose a major in either theater, dance, vocal music, or visual arts, and take classes in that major in the morning. Then after lunch they choose four afternoon electives. So a theater major can choose electives that are theateroriented, or they can choose electives in vocal music, dance, visual arts, and also video. That way they can truly become a triple-threat. Or

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Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops, held annually on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College, is one of the longest-

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Counselors in Training (CIT) is $60 and is only open to Ewing residents.

Additional fees for early and late hours. Multi-child discounts are available.

Financial assistance is available.

Ewing POOLS: 12pm - 8pm daily

Ewing Pool System locations, Hollowbrook Community Center (HCC) and Ewing Sr. & Community Center (ESCC). Season dates are Saturday, May 28th - Labor Day. Open weekends and Memorial Day until June 19th. Pools open full time June 20th. HCC is available Saturdays for private rentals only. Contact Raquel at rince@ewingnj.org for rentals. Splashpads are a popular feature at both pools! Pool patrons can pay daily fees or register for season passes at Communitypass.net. Register and pay before April 11th and save $25! Swim Lessons at HCC: Evaluations, Saturday, June 18th. Sessions are on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings.

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on to fulfill different life ambitions yet maintain lasting friendships formed in Tomato Patch.

Each session is three weeks in length, Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with Before and After Camp available.

Session I is for those entering grades 4 to 7 in the fall and runs from July 5 through 21. Session II is for grades 8 to 12 and runs July 25 through August 11.

There are two sessions also of the advanced master class in acting solely for grades 8 to 12 with Session I running July 5 through 22 and Session II from July 25 through August 12.

All sessions culminate in a festival performance and art display at Kelsey Theatre. And the price for each three-week session is only $975.

For Tomato Patch, students select a major concentration in either the theater, dance, vocal music, visual arts, and spend two morning classes in these areas. After lunch, they are free to choose electives in other areas. Afternoon course offerings for 2022 may include children's theatre, "Whose line is it anyhow?", painting, drawing, jazz dance, musical theatre, children's theater, a cappella singing, hip hop,

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For master class students will learn the ins and outs of show business and develop their audition skills and work with others on advanced scenes. Master class also culminates in a showcase performance for family and friends.

Former Tomato Patchers say “Ever since the first day I walked in as a little incoming eighth grader I felt so welcomed! Every class opens you up to more opportunities to learn new things and improve your skills. Tomato Patch is my home away from home for during the summer where I can feel like myself and sing/act/dance my heart out every day!”

“I gained so much confidence and encouragement from Tomato Patch and honestly believe it made me out to be the silly, funny, caring and always singing teacher I am today!”

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Ewing Recreation Department Summer Day Camp - 2022 Now is the ideal time to make your children’s summer camp plans. The Ewing Recreation Department offers a summer day camp program for students entering kindergarten through 7th grade, plus counselor in training programs for 8th and 9th graders.

Camps run from June 27 through August 26. Registration is open at communitypass.net.

Register and pay by April 11

and save 5 percent. Programs are open to residents and nonresidents of Ewing.

Daily Covid protocols and cleaning procedures will be followed. There will be limited fields trips and no Teen Travel program.

All camp activities, except field trips will take place at the Ewing Senior & Community Center (the former JCC) at 999 Lower Ferry Road. With indoor and outdoor facilities on site weather is not a problem!

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Camp days include swimming twice a day (lessons in the mornings and free swim in the afternoons), arts and crafts, nature, cooking, special events, entertainers, theme days, athletics, dance and drama. Campers have the option of bringing lunch or purchasing lunch from the snack bar.

The Counselor in Training program is open to Ewing residents entering 8th and 9th grades. These junior counselors work with the younger campers and rotate age groups. CITs also have group meetings led by senior staff to discuss their experiences and grow as individuals and as a group.

Camp hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early hours (from 7:30 a.m.) and late hours (to 6 p.m.) are available for an additional fee. To ensure a camper’s spot in camp, registration and fees are due by June 5 for weeks 1 - 4, July 1 for weeks 5 – 8 and August 1 for weeks 9 & 10. Registration fees include all activities.

Weekly rates are $265 for Ewing

Residents, and $365 for nonresidents. Counselors in Training (CIT) is $60 and is only open to Ewing residents. Additional fees for early and late hours. Multi-child discounts are available. Financial assistance is available.

Recreation Department hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and the phone number is 609-883-1776. Any questions email Nancy at npappano@ ewingnj.org.

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Hamilton YMCA Where Kids Can Enjoy a Summer of Fun At Y camp, kids can enjoy a summer full of fun, friends and new adventures while they develop skills, confidence and a greater sense of purpose.

With 50 acres of outdoor space, the largest pool in Mercer County, fun activities ranging from Sports to STEM, energetic staff and daily special events the Sawmill Day Camp is the ideal environment for campers to find their spark, find their sense of wonder, find their adventure, find their friends and FIND THEIR FUN 2022!

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Kids get to discover all the wonders of the outdoors while making friends and forming memories that will last a lifetime.

A recent UK study commissioned by the National Trust found that children spend 50 percent less

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Summer is a time for kids to explore new things and expand the limits of their imagination. At Y summer day camp, every day is a new adventure! Creativity can’t be stifled at camp because campers don’t have to worry about getting a failing grade. By limiting this kind of restriction, kids can let their creativity flow.

• Find Their Friends and Fun. At Y day camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day. Camp is a social center away from home and school where kids learn to work with each other and adult mentors, build relationships and manage conflict.

Children look at camp as a fun way to spend the summer in the sun and splashing in the pool, but parents understand that camp allows kids to reap many life benefits that will follow them through their lives long after the sun has set on their summer camp days.

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RSM-Princeton now has a new location! We are now located at 231 Clarksville Road, West Windsor!

Recently featured in NPR and the Atlantic magazine as one of the key players in the “Math Revolution,” and ranked one of the best schools in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, RSM helps children of all levels build a solid math foundation and develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Sign up for a FREE math evaluation today! Website: www.russianschool.com/ princeton Summer school provides a great opportunity for students to learn and advance without the typical pressures of the academic year. RSM offers a variety of courses through its summer enrichment program — for those students looking to get a head start on the academic year, or for those looking for an additional challenge in math.

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Too much screen time over the past decade and its residual effects on young people have been exacerbated by the pandemic response of “educating by isolating.” Relegated to their bedrooms, basements, kitchens, and college dorms, most socially distanced students were FORCED to stare at their screens from March 2020 until May/June 2021. This extended time of keeping students from physically interacting with peers and teachers has resulted in a mental health crisis we will be feeling for a very long time.

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benefit analysis and are flooding American Camp Association accredited camps with registrations like never before. The pandemic has suddenly made summer camp as important as it should be. So if you’re interested in camp for your kids this summer, don’t delay — because many of the best camps out there have already started waiting lists!

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Camp College’s summer camp program is located on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor. Camp will begin June 21 with in-person camp activities for children ages 6 to 16.

A sampling of Specialty Camp courses being offered this summer include: ANIMAL LOVERS Love animals? Love to paint and create different types of art projects? Then this is for you! We’ll be creating a ton of different projects with the overall theme of a love of animals. Our projects will include canvas, ceramics, mosaic, and more, with lots of painting.

DAY IN COURT- MOCK TRIAL Play the roles of judge, defendant, plaintiff, witness, lawyer, bailiff, or juror in several mock trials.

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Jersey alongside a knowledgeable instructor. This action-packed and educational week will include the following adventures and hands-on activities: • Deep sea fishing • Tubing down the Delaware River • Hunting for fossils at Ramanessin Park • Hike and survey Sandy Hook and cool down with an ocean swim • Proper fire building and pocketknife use and safety • Assembling a wilderness survival kit from household items FISHING CAMP Discover fishing in our state’s lakes, streams, ponds, and a piece of the Atlantic Ocean. Learn successful techniques and clever tricks that will help you catch the big ones! Set off on a different adventure and location each day.

Depending upon the weather, your camper will visit different destinations each day and experience a saltwater boat excursion.

JUNIOR NATURALIST Learn how birds and beasts catch their prey! Flow through the food chain and discover how animals and insects adapt to life on our planet. Explore how a change

in the wind, water, and temperature affects all of Earth’s inhabitants.

Build wooden birdhouses, dissect owl pellets, and learn how animals navigate the world using scent trails. Campers will also build a bug house to observe critters and identify animals by making plaster animal tracks.

POTTERY PAINTING, CANVAS & MOSAIC Join our first ever creative camp aimed at painting pottery, canvas, and making a mosaic. Paint pottery on the first day of camp and learn fun painting techniques. We will be painting masterpieces on canvas in varying sizes using a different technique for each project, including mixed media projects. Create a Mosaic Mirror and a beach inspired vase. Learn to grout your mosaic pieces yourself.

And don’t forget Counselor-inTraining, Acting, Music, Culinary, Academic Prep, and so much more! Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment!

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YMCA Camp Mason Camp Counts Here at Camp Mason, we say Camp Counts because for 120 years, we have welcomed campers to be a part of our caring, inclusive community where they are valued and can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, morally and socially. We strive for excellence, relevance and innovation so that all our campers are empowered and improve their well-being. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve and we want children to know YMCA Camp Mason is a safe place for them to experience their journey.

Our proven programs and caring, trained counselors engage and encourage young people and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences that keep families coming back year after year after year.

We could go on and on about the benefits of YMCA Camp Mason, but our campers say it best!

“I made so many new friends and now I know I can do anything!”

– 14 year old girl Our schedule allows campers to try new things and improve their

skills while developing confidence, gaining a sense of independence, having fun and making lifelong friends. We hear from so many campers that their camp friends bring out the very best in them.

“I come to camp for all of the great activities.” – 13 year old boy We offer archery, swimming, boating, arts and crafts, drama, music, a climbing tower, zipline, dance, digital photography and movie making, basketball and court sports, a skate boarding park, mountain

biking, hiking, aerial silks and countless other activities. Campers can even sign up for FREE off-site trips to explore our fantastic natural surroundings. There is something for everyone!

“Camp Mason is my home away from home!” – 10 year old boy Campers stay in comfortable cabins with each cabin determined by age and with two counselors, ensuring there is always a caring, watchful eye on your child. Our staff, from around the US and the

FIND YOUR FUN. FIND YOUR Y. At Y day camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day.

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world, are professional, trained and prepared to mentor campers throughout their stay. By treating each child with dignity, we teach and live our values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity and inclusion throughout the camp day.

“At camp I can be myself.” – 8 year old girl 98 percent of our camper parents report that their child felt a sense of belonging at camp, and 93% of parents indicated that their child’s self-image improved as a result of attending YMCA Camp Mason. By connecting youth with positive adult role models and encouraging the development of independence and strong values, your child will thrive at camp.

If you are ready for your child to thrive, develop a positive sense of self and have THE BEST SUMMER EVER, please go to our website at www.campmason.org, call 908362-8217 or email information@ campmason.org for more information or to register.

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West WindsorPlainbsoro Soccer Association A chance for kids to develop soccer skills Parents of soccer enthusiasts aged 7 to 14 need to mark their calendars now for the West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association (WWPSA) week-long summer soccer camps available throughout the summer beginning July 11, 2022. Experienced soccer coaches will drill boys and girls in the skills necessary to improve their soccer play. This is a chance to have skilled trainers work with you on soccer.

Our goal in the club to develop soccer skills for players at all skill levels. We have a great coaching staff for our summer camps who provide instruction with a goal of increasing skills through a variety of teaching techniques. It is an opportunity for camp participants to improve their skills — their technical and tactical soccer skills — through a variety of exercises,” said Brent Nielsen, who oversees the program for WWPSA. Full day camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break mid-day for lunch and an option to swim at the community pool. Half-day camps run from 9 a.m. to noon. “All of our activities and games are structured

for learning and fun,” Nielsen said.

“Campers will play a game at the end of each day to solidify skills learned and engage in friendly competition.”

Campers learn and reinforce fundamental soccer skills of dribbling and mastery of the soccer ball with emphasis on agility, passing, receiving, and turning.

Later in the week more advanced skills of attacking play, scoring, defensive moves, and preventing scoring are emphasized. The importance of teamwork is emphasized along with core exercises and personal fitness.

WWSPA’s goal is to provide youth and adults the opportunity to play instructional and competitive soccer at the highest level commensurate with their ability, potential, and interest.

In that light, WWPSA offers spring and fall soccer programs for pre-K through 12th grade students.

Information about spring and fall programs can be found on the WWPSA website, adding additional opportunities for local youth.

Registration begins March 1st Space is limited so register early!

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Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and facial pain as well as cancer-related pain. While training across the country with leaders in pain management, Dr. Patel acquired advanced skills in innovative spinal cord and peripheral nerve interventions/ ablation, fracture repair through vertebral augmentation, state-ofthe-art regenerative therapy, and both ultrasound-guided and X-ray guided procedures. He is an active member of several pain societies and has presented several times at national anesthesiology and pain medicine conferences.

Dr. Patel grew up in New Jersey and is excited to return to the area and help serve his community.

Having experienced a sports injury to his spine that required extensive rehabilitation and ultimately spinal injections, he understands what it means to be a patient in pain.

Dr. Patel takes great pride in his gentle bedside manner and believes in spending time with his patients in order to fully understand their pain condition, develop an individualized treatment plan, and help regain functionality. His goal as a pain management doctor is to bring expert, comprehensive, safe, and effective pain care to as many patients as possible.

The practice offers an extensive range of non-surgical treatments for a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders. It aims to help patients avoid surgery by embracing a variety of traditional and alternative solutions to longterm pain and using minimally invasive techniques to deliver effective treatments. While their particular focus is on orthopedic care for back and neck pain, the Regenerative Spine and Pain

Dr. Ronak Patel MD Institute providers have expertise in treating conditions as varied as arthritis, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), peripheral neuropathy, and migraines.

The innovative, multimodal approach of Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute targets the source of chronic pain wherever possible, using regenerative medicine methods such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell, and exosome injections.

These natural, biological therapies use the patient’s healing cells in concentrated form to stimulate faster and more vigorous healing of damaged and diseased tissues.

Other treatments available include viscosupplementation for knee pain, peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation, physiotherapy, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, epidural injections and joint injections containing steroid medication, an extensive range of nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation. Dr. Patel is also a certified prescriber of medical marijuana under the State of New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program.

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STEINMANN cont. from Page 1 of changes to its collection policies. Did you see the letter?

Bert Steinmann: I saw the letter.

We have talked with the individual.

Obviously, she is of the mindset that whatever explanation that you give is not good enough.

When we approached this, it wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision that we were going to implement this particular process. It was over time. I conferred with individuals on Council, who agreed with us that we should do something.

And so the alternative was to bag it and/or containerize it in some way where you don’t have to put it in a bag. You can also put it in the garbage bucket, and then we would come the day after your normal garbage collection and pick it up.

And we would do that all year round. So, everybody’s got a chance 52 weeks out of the year for collection, whether it’s grass or leaves or other things. And we would be by every week.

I would say, according to my Public Works director, that we’re around 73 or 74% compliant. We have certainly had complaints, and in some cases, I can clearly understand why.

But we started this process about six months ago. We advertised it very well. We had an ad in the Ewing Observer at least six times.

And then I still get calls from individuals saying, “Well, you never adver-

tised. You never did that.”

But we did. We also put it on the website, the whole nine yards, so it wasn’t like people should have been caught by complete surprise.

As I said, we conferred with members of council who voted unanimously for this, and the problem that we had is not so much the of the raking of the leaves into the street. It was the fact that the state Department of Environmental Protection has a rules as far as how long the leaves can sit out there. It’s usually seven days from the time they get in. And with our manpower situation, we can’t comply with that.

So that leaves the town open to fines.

Now to be quite honest with you, we haven’t had a situation like that, but I don’t want to get into that situation either. What was happening is that because the leaves were being raked into the streets, the runoff was getting into the storm drains and we got to a point in some sections of town where the storm drains were so clogged, we couldn’t even run a Roto-Rooter through there to the clean it out.

We had to dig up to the storm drains and replace them. And we replaced

almost 2,000 feet of storm drains through various parts of town and that’s very expensive. That’s when we came up with the change. We said, “Let’s try to do it this way.”

The other part was that we would come through the town and pick up with the loader, but the very next day, if we came through a section of town, people would be raking leaves back into the street. It was a continuous situation.

With the bags we don’t have that. Right now, when people bag their leaves and or containerize them, we go through there every week. When you drive through town, you can see how much cleaner it is.

But, we will look at it again. We will try to tweak it to work. We will make it a little bit more convenient for individuals.

We’re going to reach out to certain groups—Cub Scouts or even the college and some other organizations to help our senior population.

We have ordered a new vacuum truck, but the problem with the truck is not that we can’t do it. We can. The problem is what people throw into the leaf pile. That’s what happened with the last machine that we had. People

We will look at it again.

We will try to tweak it to work. We will make it a little bit more convenient for individuals.

were throwing away stuff like pumpkins, bricks and construction debris and then covering it up with leaves.

We were sucking up this stuff and it’s getting jammed, and it’s damaging the cutters to a point where we just totally demolished one of the vacuum machines that we had.

We’ll take another look at the situation and see what we what we can do.

But, I encourage people to have a little bit of patience while we work through this. Again, like I said, we’ve got at least 70%-plus compliance with people doing it. And I’ve been getting compliments from individuals saying, “Hey, this is great, and I can put a bag out, and the very next day it disappears.”

So we’re happy about that, but there’s always going to be those individuals that it because it’s a change, its difficult.

EO: One of the responses to the letter was from someone who was complaining that the township should be more vigilant about dealing with people who are not compliant. What are the consequences when someone violates the rule?

BS: So basically what we’re doing, is we have code enforcement that drives through the town and they issue a letter saying, “Hey, you rake the leaves into the street and that’s not allowed. Would you please containerize them or bag them,” and we give them a certain amount of time.

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STEINMANN cont. from Page 13 I think it’s 10 or 15 days to clear up the situation. After that, we kind of re-evaluate it. I don’t honestly believe that we gave anybody a summons. We may have, but yeah, we have given people warnings.

It’s not our intent to fine people and do the whole nine yards. We just like people to comply. Now I mean, if this continues and the same individuals just keep doing what they’re doing, then yeah, there will be a strong possibility where they’re going to get a fine.

But some people just ignore it.

EO: It’s like when people ignore seat belts and speed limit.

BS: That’s correct. Exactly.

EO: So how different is what you’re asking? Does containerizing mean that somebody should put all their leaves into a plastic garbage pail and then put that out at the curb?

BS: Yes. So basically, get a garbage can, put the leaves or grass or whatever in there, and then we come and dump it into the truck, put the garbage bucket back. And they can do it again the next week.

The best thing about this is the fact is that, once the leaves fall, you don’t have to containerize everything all at once. You can go over a period of time, do five bags, do 10 bags, do five buckets, do whatever, right? Put it out there, and then the following week when you feel up to it, do a couple more and put it out there.

It’s not like we say, “Okay leaves are falling. You need to get everything off your lawn.” In fact, we encourage people to mulch it. Now, some people don’t like mulching leaves because it takes a little bit longer for the leaves to disappear, and some individuals are very meticulous about their lawns. So it’s a problem for those individuals.

But again, it’s not like you have to do it all in one time, all in one day, because we go through town every week after your garbage day to pick up the bags and/or containers that has leaves in them.

EO: Previously pick up was done on a schedule, right?

BS: We would start sometime in October and then go through like January, but it was a mess.

Like I said, we would go through the town get all the leaves, but then the very next day you’d have the same amount of leaves back out there because people just kept ignoring the schedule.

Back in the day, at one point we had 80-some employees that were in public works. Currently we have, I believe, 44 or 45, but even that’s misleading.

We’ve got four mechanics. They’re not out there cleaning. We have two people that work at town hall, two

people that work at the community center just for General cleanup and clean the offices, and taking care of the garbage.

So they’re not part of that mix. The reality is, the number of people that we actually have working out on the street is probably around 30. It’s difficult to keep up.

We’re in the process of hiring individuals. We’ve posted for a lot of jobs, but people for some reason or other are not gravitating towards those jobs, and we have a situation where any new person that gets hired, we require that they be vaccinated or at least have the program started, and there’s a lot of individuals that say, “No, I don’t want to work for you because I don’t want to get vaccinated.”

So those are the situations that you run into. The town’s tries everything to try to be responsive, but it doesn’t always work out the way you’d like it to work out.

EO: That brings up the subject of the pandemic. Let’s talk a little bit about the difficulties that COVID imposed on the township over the past year. You mentioned some employment issues. Diffi-

We inoculated probably three or four thousand people in the last seven months.

culty hiring people just seems to be one of the offshoots.

I know there’s increased costs, inflation and things like that. Can you talk a little bit about some of the things that you are wrestling with?

BS: Well, those are exactly the things that we’re wrestling with.

Fuel costs are up about 15 to 20% over where they were last year. That has a direct implication on street paving, because petroleum products that go into asphalt and blacktop cost more.

We test people for COVID and so we’re addressing those types of things when you walk into this building. We take your temperature, make sure that you wear your mask. But even amongst our employees, and they’re all very good people, but there are some employees that are of same belief as other people saying that, “It’s my body. It’s my right. I don’t want to get vaccinated.”

It does put a strain on the town when those individuals get sick and then we end up having to isolate one, two or three people. And that has an effect on the department and getting work done. Especially in construction or even in the tax office when people get sick.

So things start to backup and then we get situations where those individuals that are still able to work are now working a lot of overtime to keep up. So yeah, it’s been a very stressful

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situation.

I think we’re kind of working through it. It’s getting to be a little bit better. In fact, we’re looking at the mask mandate for the town, probably to try to tie it in the same time as the governor is lifting his ban. So sometime in March, we’re looking to do that.

I do think that registration— people coming into the building having to give their name­—I think we’re going to continue to do that because that has helped us. I think that’s probably something that will continue. But again, we’re re-evaluating.

EO: What is the purpose of the sign-in? Is that for contact tracing?

BS: It’s for contact tracing, and it makes it a lot easier for us and for the individuals that are doing it.

Our nursing staff downstairs, who do 90% of the contact tracing, have done a tremendous job. They’ve been very busy and they’re making house calls. So yeah, hats off to every employee. Everybody really stepped up. They really went above and beyond.

EO: Can you talk a little bit about how the how the health department has really stepped up and helped the township in dealing with the situation?

BS: Basically we had one individual that retired from the Health Department. We have hired another individual who has kind of run the department—Director of Health and

Welfare/Nursing Supervisor Stephanie Mendelsohn.

She’s doing a really great job under the circumstances. Before we were really short handed and we finally were able to hire at least one more person so that has helped. We are in the process of hiring another individual to help with inspections, but the individuals when they were doing the COVID tracing, and all that stuff, they went above and beyond what they had to do.

Nobody complained about it. They worked on weekends. They worked on Sundays. They worked day and night.

They did visits for home-bound individuals and gave them shots. The did the clinics that we were running, although we also had a lot of help from The College of New Jersey, from their nursing staffs—the ones that were starting to graduate. They helped us tremendously.

We inoculated probably three or four thousand people in the last seven months, eight months since we started this and we continue to do that.

We’ve also had some help from Penn Medicine and from Capital Health who come out here. But again, it’s all coordinated through the health department. So again, they did a fantastic job.

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People have to wear masks while doesn’t want to get a vaccination?

BS: We are currently working on they’re walking through the hallways that, and we’re getting mixed ideas as and in the bathrooms.

EO: How is town’s budget comto how we should approach it.

We are trying to obviously follow, ing along? I guess there’s probathe state guidelines, which we are bly some specific challenges this doing. And then also follow what the year that you might not have seen in past years. Can you tell me county guidelines are.

The county guidelines as far as some of the good things and bad testing and things like that are a little things you’re seeing in this year’s vague, so we’re trying to get to a point budget?

BS: We’re always working towards where we can be reasonably sure that we’re doing the right thing and we minimizing the impact on our taxpaywant to do the right thing by all our ers. As for what the budget is going to look like, I don’t have preliminary employees.

So it’s been taking a little bit longer numbers yet because I don’t have to come up with a clear-cut guideline the numbers from our tax assessor’s office to see exactly that we’re going to do. where we stand. Once So, we’re not quite there we get those numbers yet. We’ve talked about we’ll see where we individuals that weren’t are. We will determine vaccinated, that they get what we’re going to be tested once every seven looking at. I mean the days or once a week, and obvious thing that we we’re still talking about want to do is have no that. increases.

We haven’t really said But I can only talk one way or the other. about our portion of it.

But again, we’re waiting I can’t talk about what for some guidance from the school will be doing, outside agencies to see what the county and where we go for individueveryone else is going als that have been tested Steinmann to be doing. or have been getting People look at the their flu shots, it’s just a overall tax bill and they look at the botlittle bit different.

It’s a matter of how we approach tom line, but really most people—not COVID shots that they had. Initially, everybody— but most people don’t we were under the impression that look in between those lines. So, basitwo shots was sufficient, but it isn’t. cally, if you go down, they’ll see that So now, in order to be considered fully out of the total amount of money that immunized you need to have your we collect, or are obligated to collect three shots, including your booster Ewing Township only keeps 25 cents out of every dollar that is spent. shot.

I think 55 cents of the dollar goes EO: So right now employees don’t have to provide proof of vac- to the schools and 25 or 26 cents goes to the county for open space library, cination or anything like that?

BS: We started to do that, but some and their situation then the rest is us, people are complying and some peo- which is around 25 cents.

From that, we have to provide police ple aren’t complying. So in that situation, what do we do if you don’t com- service, fire service, EMT service, ply? We want to try to be as fair as we garbage collections, cleaning our possibly can. But again, we want to parks and doing all of the other stuff have guidance from the state and we that comes along with it. We have a want to have guidance from the county lot of expenses. But again, I think for the overall money that Ewing Townon exactly what their approach is.

In the municipal building we sep- ship collects and that situation, we do arated a lot of the people working pretty well.

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CHAMPS continued from Page 1 proud of how far each of them have come from the beginning of the season.

“Also, winning makes me feel that getting knee surgery before the season has paid off and is worth it. I’m glad I worked as hard as I did to get to states and actually win. The third game was very back and forth with who was gonna win and we definitely made our best effort as a team to make it count and count big.”

Siminitus, a junior who missed advancing in the individual tournament by just 40 pins, came up huge in the third game with a 237. Ewing and Barnegat were tied after two games at 1600, so Siminitus’ big effort was necessary.

“Going into that last game we were all pretty nervous but I told everyone to just bowl like we all know how,” she said. “I was shaking while finishing out my tenth frame in that last game because I knew that we had won.”

And that knowledge was a feeling like no other.

“It means a lot to win states,” Siminitus said. “It’s a big accomplishment, especially after starting out the year with brand new bowlers. We’ve all worked very hard to get to states and it all worked out in the end. We were all so excited and it means a lot to see how much my teammates and myself have improved. This will be a memory that none of us will ever forget.”

The Blue Devils were fairly inexperienced this year, as freshmen Amanda Curtis and Ellie Otto and sophomore Megan Rosiejka are all relative newcom-

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EHS bowlers Mia Siminitus and Sierra Reid during a recent practice. The two were key contributors in helping the team win its first-ever state title. ers to the sport (Also on the roster were Brielle Jenkins and Amber Porter).

“I see potential in all three of them,” coach Dave Angebranndt said. “Megan never picked up a ball in her life, I said all I need you to do is shoot 100 every game. She did exactly what I needed her to do. Amanda Curtis was a field hockey player, she never bowled that much, she made tremendous strides.

Ellie is another freshman with a lot of promise. We can see some success in the future.”

But there is no doubt who owned the present, as Reid and Siminitus were outstanding from Day One.

Siminitus averaged a 184.6 during the regular season, and had a 503 series in helping Ewing take second place in the Central Jersey Group 2 sectionals (The top two teams advanced to the state finals). She led all girls in the Burlington County Scholastic League Open with a 569 series.

Reid averaged 173 during the regular season, during which she missed some time due to injury, and shot a 554 series in CJ 2 play to reach the individual finals. She was second to Siminitus in the BCSL Open with a 546 series.

“I think they play off each other,” Angebranndt said. “They both kind of

serve that leadership role. When one bowls well the other one bowls well and I think it kind of bounces off all the younger ones also. I think it’s important when you have two people who can act as leaders, let alone one.”

The veteran coach has had a wealth of talent over the years, including several of Ewing’s all-time top girls on the team at the same time. But in thinking back, he feels this is the first time he ever had two of his best bowlers both at their peak in the same year.

In assessing their skills, Angebranndt sees similarities and differences.

“They know where to throw the ball, they know where their marks are,” he said. “They demand a lot out of each other, they demand a lot out of themselves. But they both throw the ball very similarly and their balls react very similarly.”

The difference is, Siminitus can sometimes overthink, while Reid will underthink.

“Mia is a little more technical,” Angebranndt said. “Sierra is a very natural athlete and picks up on things a lot faster. Having both of those balances helps a lot. When Sierra might not be going well, you have Mia, who’s a little more technical, helping her a little bit.

On the opposite side, when Mia’s getting a little too technical, Sierra’s there to help her out a little bit, kind of bring her back down to earth at times, just let her be herself.”

It all started back in 2014 when, ironically, Siminitus’ parents were worried more about her pitching arm for softball

than whether she could pick up a split.

Jason learned to bowl from his father, and Mia would go watch Jason bowl in his leagues as a little kid.

“One day my mom said ‘We need to get her arm strength up,’” Siminitus recalled. “We said ‘OK, let’s go bowling.’

So I joined the junior leagues and stuck with it forever.”

She brought Reid with her and the two joined Ewing’s Saturday Morning League at Curtis Lanes, which has since switched to Slocum’s. At first they just did it for fun, but began to take things more seriously. They started playing competitively and began winning championships in doubles tournaments.

“When I got better at it I was like ‘Hmmmm, something’s up here. I’m good at this,’” Siminitus said. “Within the last couple years a lot of stuff happened with softball and I stuck with bowling. I’m playing out the rest of my travel season but I’m done with high school softball.”

Siminitus hopes to bowl in college and her top choice at the moment is Wichita State. Reid’s scholastic career ended after the individual states as she will head to Mercer County Community College to major in Special Education.

The two helped bring each other through the ranks during the past three years at Ewing.

“I know sometimes the boys try to stay quiet and not talk (during matches), but we try to make jokes and keep each other positive and help each other,” Reid said. “The same with the team. We try and feed off each other so if one per-

son’s happy then we all try to be happy; or if one person’s sad we all try to make her happy so it doesn’t go downhill and we all start to deteriorate.”

Despite the fact Reid came in as one of the Blue Devils top bowlers, she was far from confident when the season started. She had to have a torn meniscus repaired, and then have a cyst drained prior to the campaign.

“I was nervous because right as bowling started I was doing physical therapy to get back on my feet and so I worked my butt off to get back on the lanes as fast as possible,” said Reid, who also plays softball. “I wanted to have a good senior season and go out with a big bang. I had to slow my feet down (on the approach) but that was about it. It didn’t change the way I threw it.”

Reid felt that for the most part, she was at the top of her game this year.

Siminitus was also happy with her effort, but realizes she still has room to grow.

“I know I’m better than what I’m showing,” she said prior to the state finals. “When it comes to tournaments I get it in my head that my name’s gonna be out there and I have to do well to get into good colleges; and I don’t bowl as well as I can. I gotta bowl better, the way I know how, and not let it get in my head. Knock the pins down, not myself.”

A few days later, she lifted herself and her team up, with help from her longtime partner.

Jason Siminitus had to be smiling with pride.

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Top-seeded Trenton Catholic Prep Academy defeated the Blue Devils, 73-57, in the Mercer County Tournament on Feb 18, 2022. At top, Darnelle Forrest eludes a TCA player. Middle: Defenders converge on Hyshon Cannon. Bottom: Naire Preston dribbles the ball up the court. (Photos by Todd Cloward, pixelsbytoddc. mypixieset.com.)

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Barnabas Health physicians and profespact much of your daily activities from where they are and work toward their sionals. Identify some of the causes and dressing to eating to playing. Find out individual goals. effects of illness or injury by exploring some of the causes and options for treatWhy is it important for long case studies from the end to the beginment. Join Dr. Praveen G. Murthy, MD, COVID patients to follow up with ning. Learn about different career opHand and upper extremity surgeon for their doctors? portunities from a variety of health proan exploration of the hand and wrist. takes whole team to get people SeeItour adsa in fessionals. Fee: $24. FREE to high school students. back section to where they need to be. Our Better Health Programs SIX09 physical work with phyThere’s no better time to be 65+ years pgs 5 and therapists 7 sicians here to figure out what else Friday, March 18; old, and there’s no better place to expeAlmost two years after COVID-19 patients may need, whether that’s Instant Pot for Beginners. A Virtual Pro- rience it than at the Better Health Program. 10 to 11 a.m. To continue our Nagram at RWJUH. This complimentary emerged, there’s still much that isn’t more rehab, a sleep workup or nutritional Nutrition month celebration, log in RWJ-104 Heroes Work Here_4.313x11.25_HAM.indd 1 4/17/20 1:21 tionists toPM help them fully understood about for some great Instant Pot tips and tricks program will engage your mind, encourget their appetite back. age you to move and help you reflect. the coronavirus. But it’s from RWJBH kitchen colleagues.

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I’m not sure if it’s my age or the fact that small things tend to annoy me, but I am having a tough time with internet security lately. I have not been hacked, thank God, but I have been changing my passwords a lot. Mainly it’s because I have forgotten my password for a website or app. That little “Forgot your password?” sentence? Yeah, I use that a lot. I also feel that that sentence is a bit condescending. I feel like they wanted to add the word “again?” with a little eye-roll icon next to it.

Passwords. You’re not supposed to use your name, nickname, birthday, anniversary, kids’ names, pets’ names, any part of your address, maiden name, car make, sports teams, favorite color, favorite food, honeymoon locale, school name, favorite brand of breakfast cereal, place of employment, job title, favorite movie or TV show or series, favorite band or song……the list goes on.

So what CAN I use? “Your password must be 12 characters and contain a number and a special character.” And then they offer to give you a secure, auto-generated password that looks like this: VHx-4-h*7qr_m^oL9(2=0. It looks like a calculus problem. I’m expected to remember THAT? They do have a little thing that pops up and asks you if you want your computer or phone to remember this auto-generated calculus password. Well, okay, thank you, that’s fine, but what happens if my computer explodes later on down the road? Or, say, I run over my phone because I put it on the roof of the car and forgot it and drove away? Then what? “Forgot your password AGAIN, you twit?”

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ferent password for every website and app that you use. Are you kidding me?

I sign into a lot of websites. I do quite a bit of online shopping. I’m supposed to create a password for every one of them? ALL I WANT TO DO IS BUY SOME BRAS! I’m not doing espionage.

I’m not trading state secrets. I don’t have buckets of money that people can steal online. Bras. That’s it. And maybe some socks.

You’re not supposed to write down your passwords, either. Did you know that? So can someone please tell me HOW I am expected to remember what my passwords are? I cannot remember what the weather was like yesterday.

I have a hard time remembering my sons’ names.

Thank goodness some websites have security questions. They are helpful. Except they are getting a little crazy too. Like this: SECURITY QUESTIONS (choose six): 1) What was the name of your childhood best friend?

2) What is the name of your oldest niece?

3) What was the make of your first car?

4) What was the name of the class where you failed your first test?

5) What was the name of the beach in South Carolina where you almost got struck by lightning?

6) What song was Number One on Billboard’s Top 100 in 1979?

7) What was the name of the policeman who gave you a speeding ticket on Federal City Road in 1974?

8) How did you break your foot in 2014?

9) How did you break your foot in the same exact place a year later?

10) What is your favorite security question?

I understand about two-factor authentication. I get why you shouldn’t put too much personal info on social media. I get the whole Face ID thing on my phone. I totally understand why these are necessary protections.

It’s just that I’m tired. I’m tired and my memory sucks. I cannot remember these passwords or some of the answers to my security questions.

Some people put their passwords in the Notes page on their phones. Great idea. Just don’t lose your phone (or drive over it with your car) or you know what will happen? “It’s you again? Let me guess. Forgot your password?”

I’m a fairly creative person. I can usually string a few words together.

But I cannot think of like, 20 weird, hieroglyphic-like passwords to use, much less remember them all. There are Password Generator websites you can access for help. But I think you need a password.

Ilene Black has been a resident of Ewing for most of her life and lives across the street from her childhood home. She and her husband, George, have two sons, Georgie and Donnie.

The tapestry of community HELEN KULL EWING THEN & NOW

husband John loved the outdoors, and actively enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, gardening and camping, and appreciating the beauty of nature.

Their home was a center of activity for many local extended family members and friends to gather, to enjoy being outdoors, and to enjoy each other’s company.

Granted, these are not experiences unique to Gloria or her family; but they are central to a community.

As the friends and family members gathered at this remembrance, and as grandchildren spoke of the love and joy and comfort they felt with and at the home of “Gram,” I could see and feel the fabric of home and community laid out and wrapped around these folks. Family relationships, civic relationships, religious relationships, educational relationships, working relationships and plain old friend-ships had all been woven together forming a place of belonging, a home, a community, through time.

The history of that community thus becomes the ever-increasing sum of the people and their lives woven into the fabric, joined together with other colorful woven pieces.

It is the warp and woof, the threads beginning and ending, the lumps and imperfections, and the beauty of the design - in other words, the people, the families, the connections, and the lovely interweaving of others’ threads and patterns into the overall tapestry.

Most are ordinary, some extraordinary, but all are part of the weave.

Here, and everywhere, each moment, our “history” is created, into a rich and beautiful tapestry of life.

We celebrate Gloria’s contributions to this historic tapestry.

Indulge me a moment, if you will, as I say what may be obvious, but doesn’t hurt to be repeated: that the history of a place, whether it is Ewing or anywhere else, is really always the story of the PEOPLE who live and love and work and struggle and achieve in that place, creating the place they call home.

Sometimes that simple fact is lost among the dates, the buildings, the sites, and all the events and viewpoints that “history” seeks to recall.

I was reminded of this recently as I attended the funeral service for a woman I knew from church. A generation or so older than me, I didn’t know her personally that well, but I certainly knew members of her extended family.

[As an aside, it was always a surprising and potentially embarrassing situation as a new-ish member of the congregation decades ago, to gradually learn how many members of the congregation were related by blood or marriage!]

A life-long Ewing resident, Gloria Ruth Mayer Vernam eventually became the matriarch of a large, extended family with long and strong Ewing roots. Born on the 4th of July in 1930 and baptized at the Ewing Presbyterian Church, she grew up on a large farm on Reed Road, approximately where ETS and other businesses are now located.

One of three girls, she tended the animals, helped with the farm chores, and undoubtedly made sure there was plenty of wood for the fireplaces and wood-burning stove in the 13-room farmhouse with no central Helen Kull is an adviser to the Ewing heat or hot water. She attended Tren- Township Historic Preservation Society. ton High School, walking a good way to then catch the bus into Trenton each school day.

Shortly after her eighteenth birthday in September of 1948, the Ewing Church became the location of Gloria’s marriage to John Vernam III, a member of another large and proud Ewing farm family.

Gloria contributed her familiarity with farmwork to the Vernam dairy business of producing and delivering milk and related products. The busi“Serving Ewing since 1953” ness grew significantly through the Keith A. Hill Sr. 1950s, as did Gloria and John’s family, BradfordOwner/Barber C. Miller during which time they began raising 1400 Parkway Ave. Mon,Wed,Fri: 8 - 6 Owner/Barber three daughters.

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With two hearing-impaired daugh609-883-4033 ters, the family also had close ties to the Katzenbach School.

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Ewing Recreation March 2022 The Ewing Recreation Department is offering a 5% discount for all money paid on or before Monday, April 11. for the Summer Day Camp or Teen Travel Camp and a $25 early registration discount on purchasing a seasonal pool system pass.

The Ewing Community Pools System offers two pools for seasonal members and daily patrons. The Hollowbrook Pool located at 320 Hollowbrook Drive, has been totally renovated and is scheduled to open on weekends & Memorial Day on Sunday, May 29th. Operating hours are Sunday – Friday 12:00pm – 8:00pm. Saturdays can be rented for private events, email Raquel at rince@ewingnj.org to schedule an event.

The ESCC pool will open on weekends & Memorial Day starting Saturday, May 28 and both pools will open full time starting on Monday, June 20 from 12:00 noon – 8:00pm. Swim lessons start with evaluations on Saturday, June15th and space is limited, stop by ESCC to register.

Senior Swim and Senior Water Aerobics are offered and will start on Monday, June 20, seniors register at the Senior Office for these programs. Online registration for seasonal memberships is required at communitypass.net.

The Ewing Recreation Summer Camp will run from June 27 – August 26 for grades K – 7 and is held on the grounds of the Ewing Sr. & Community Center (ESCC) 999 Lower Ferry Rd. Hours are from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.

Early hours are from 7:30am-8: 30am and late hours are from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Online registration is required at communitypass. net. Teen Travel will not be held.

Ewing Recreation Department is taking applications for picnic area permits at the following parks, John Watson on Upper Ferry Rd., Banchoff on Mt. View Rd., Higgs Park on Summerset St., ESCC Picnic area behind building. Email Nancy at npappano@ewingnj.org or contact the office for more information or to reserve a date.

If you want to work for Ewing Recreation Department this summer go to ewingnj. org, departments, Human Resourses and apply soon.

Ewing Girls’ Softball is taking online registration at ewinggirlssoftball.com.

Ewing Little League: All information about the league can be found at ewingbaseball.leagueapps.com.

Ewing Hopewell Babe Ruth Baseball, ages 13 – 15, is taking online registration at hvbsa.org.

The ESCC, 883-1776x2 and Hollowbrook Community Center, 883-1199 have rooms available for rent for small groups to large parties. Kitchen facilities are available. The Gym at ESCC is also available for rentals and community events. For more information please call the Recreation Office.

For more information on these or any other programs you can contact the Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776 x 2, online at www.ewingnj.org/communityaffairs.

The Recreation Office is located at ESCC and is open Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 9:00pm; Fridays 8:30am – 5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Ewing Recreation column is paid content provided by Ewing Township.

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