Hopewell Valley Neighbors May 2020

Hopewell

MAY 2020

David Angwenyi

Connecting Worlds, Changing Lives

Cover photo by Benoit Cortet

A community magazine serving the residents of Hopewell Township, Pennington Borough and Hopewell Borough

Expert Contributors

Home Design and Construction A&E Home Design and Construction Greg Fontaine – Owner 2479 Pennington Rd, Pennington, NJ I 609-737-4425 greg.aeconstruction@gmail.com AEconstructionNJ.com

Dermatology Windsor Dermatology Alexa Hetzel, Board Certified Physician Assistant 59 One Mile Road Ext., East Windsor, NJ 609-443-4500 windsordermatology.com I #freezefat

Medical Center RWJ University Hospital Hamilton 1 Hamilton Way, Hamilton, NJ 08690 609-586-7000 www.rwjbh.org/rwj-university-hospital-hamilton/

Lawn and Landscaping Cutting Edge Lawn and Landscaping, LLC

Real Estate Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate Hopewell Valley 800 Denow Road, Suite N, Pennington, NJ 609-737-9100 www.glorianilson.com

Nick Pirone - Owner 1652 Reed Road, Pennington, NJ I 609-356-3465 nick@ce.land I ce.land.com

Orthodontics DeSimone Orthodontics Dr. Karen DeSimone, DDS 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite B-200, Pennington NJ 08534 609-737-8000 info@desimoneorthodontics.com www.desimoneorthodontics.com

Financial Advisor Knox Grove Financial LLC. Christina Nash – President & CEO 2 Tree Farm Rd., Suite B100, Pennington, NJ 609-216-7440 Christina@knoxgrove.com I knoxgrovefinancial.com

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Hopewell Valley Neighbors publisher: Rachel Donington: 609-462-6786 rdonington@bestversionmedia.com.

Pennington Montessori School Premier Early Childhood Education 6 Weeks thru Kindergarten Academic Curriculum Music-Spanish-Outdoor Education

“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.” ~ Maria Montessori

Call to schedule a tour!

6O9.737.1331

4 Tree Farm Road, Pennington www.penningtonmontessori.com admissionsinfo@penningtonmontessori.org

Now Accepting Applications 2

May 2020

Dear Residents,

Publisher’s Letter

The first half of 2020 has been a challenging time for us all. Hopewell Valley is a community that has always prided itself on taking care of our neighbors.

Publisher: Rachel Donington rdonington@bestversionmedia.com Content Coordinator: Catherine Bialkowski cbialkowski@bestversionmedia.com Designer: Dale Ver Voort Contributing Photographer: Benoit Cortet www.benoitcortet.com Phone: 917-597-6297 benoit@benoitcortet.com Contributing Writers: Mary Galioto, Kenneth Marples, Lisa Wolff Advertising Contact: Rachel Donington Phone: 609-462-6786 rdonington@bestversionmedia.com Feedback/Ideas/Submissions Have feedback, ideas or submissions?

We are always happy to hear from you!

Deadlines for submissions are 25th of each month. Go to www. bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content.” You may also email your thoughts, ideas and photos to rdonington@bestversionmedia.com.

We are a tight-knit community that never fails to come together in times of hardship, and I truly wish all of you a sense of peace and happiness at this time.

Now more than ever we need to be mindful of shopping local—it is so important that our local businesses thrive. At Hopewell Valley Neighbors, we have always been committed to spreading a sense of the importance of supporting our neighbors. Our advertisers bring this publication to you. This is the time we really need to take action. Our local businesses are an integral part of what makes Hopewell Valley the wonderful community it is and will always be—and I encourage you to dedicate yourself to support them and shop locally.

It is my pleasure to share with you our featured resident, Dr. David Angwenyi, and tell his story of tremendous generosity. From Keroka, Kenya, David has spent his life learning and giving back so that he might improve the lives of those around him. He is an educator and mentor, and some one who truly leads by example. I am so grateful to profile such a wonderful man and I know he will inspire you to look for light in darkness.

I hope you enjoy this issue.

Publisher: Rachel Donington, 609-462-6786

Speaking with David was such a privilege; his story is not only compelling, it demonstrates the powerful effect that selflessness can have on communities. His journey from Keroka to Hopewell Valley has changed so many lives.

I also had the pleasure this month of speaking with Sara Cooper, whom we featured last May, for an ALS awareness piece.

In catching up with Sara, I was inspired by her ongoing positivity and strength. I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as I enjoyed writing for it.

Content Coordinator: Catherine Bialkowski

Content Submission Deadlines: Content Due: Edition Date: November 25.................................... January December 25.................................. February January 25............................................March February 25............................................ April March 25.................................................. May April 25...................................................June May 25......................................................July June 25............................................... August July 25.......................................... September August 25.........................................October September 25 ������������������������������ November October 25................................... December Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associations, businesses or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability or timeliness of any content submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party. ©2020 Best Version Media.

All rights reserved.

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Hopewell Valley Neighbors publisher Rachel Donington: 609-462-6786 rdonington@bestversionmedia.com.

Hopewell Valley Neighbors

3

Here For You. Always!

Whether it’s dining in or taking it out you can always count on us to serve you! Stop by or call either of our two locations for your next meal!

938 Bear Tavern Rd., Ewing 609-493-4495

Both locations offer full bar with triple 5 happy hour: 5 hours per day, $5 food, $5 drinks.

M-TH 7am-10pm Fri-Sat 7am-11pm • Sun 7am-10pm

7 Tree Farm Rd ., Pennington 609-303-0625 M-TH 11:30am-9pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm • Sun 4-9pm

Due to the current crisis, quantities may vary or be limited. Please call in advance to check product availability.

HUNTERDON FAMILY & SPORTS MEDICINE AT HOPE WE L L VAL L E Y Hunterdon Family & Sports Medicine at Hopewell Valley is part of a network of family practices operated by Hunterdon Healthcare with locations throughout Hunterdon, Warren, Somerset and Mercer counties.

We pride ourselves on keeping you healthy.

CALL AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. S -IN E LK WA COM L WE

Hunterdon Family & Sports Medicine at Hopewell Valley 84 Route 31 North, Suite 103 Pennington, NJ 08534 609-730-1771

L ear n m ore now at H un terd o n Heal th ca re . o rg / H un terd o n F ami l yMe d i c i n e

4

May 2020

Expert Contributor

Staying the Course During Times of Uncertainty

By Christina Nash | President & CEO, Knox Grove Financial, LLC

The past few months have been some of the most challenging for our community, our nation, and around the world. We’ve all had to adapt to changes in our professional and personal lives, but it is so inspiring to see how communities work together in times like these.

The roller coaster effect has been a bit scary, but it’s important to remember that while the Coronavirus is new to us, market volatility is not. The market has weathered these types of events before and has historically always bounced back.

I know that during times of uncertainty, it’s natural for us to feel the need to “do something”.

While our internal fightor-flight instincts often serve us well from a survival standpoint; this instinct can be our worst enemy in times of market volatility and can lead to emotional or impulsive investing. For the most part investors should not make any changes to allocations unless their situation has unique timing requirements. Remember, you don’t lose money in the equities market by waiting, you lose by selling in a down market. To participate in the market recovery, you must remain in the market.

Of course, the key to managing market volatility is to have a plan in place and a portfolio that will allow you to ride out the lows with minimal anxiety. We work holistically with

our clients throughout the year, reviewing their portfolios and adjusting when necessary to ensure the investments are diversified and aligned with their time horizon and risk tolerance. We help them stay on track with their financial plan, looking for opportunities during turbulent times and reminding them that it’s not about timing the market but how much time you spend in the market.

As we all make our way out of this health and economic downturn, staying connected and well informed will continue to be critical for your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. Staying focused and calm will allow you to make wise decisions. Our team at Knox Grove is ready to help you build a holistic plan that will help you meet your financial and retirement goals and serve you well through both bull and bear markets.

Christina A. Nash

Christina A. Nash, President & CEO Knox Grove Financial, LLC 2 Tree Farm Drive, Suite B100 Pennington, NJ 08534 Phone: 609-216-7440

vvv Securities and investment advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.

Take the Stress out of Financial Planning Do you have an advisor managing your investments but find that you need a more holistic plan to meet your retirement needs and financial goals? We work with our clients to improve their overall financial situation, creating plans that can help you live out your retirement dreams.

We Can Be Your Guide

• Making it Last - How do you keep what you’ve worked so hard to earn?

• Meeting Objectives – What are your retirement goals and how will you get there?

• Retirement Income – Do you understand how the new rules can help max out your retirement funds?

• Charitable Planning – Choose where, what and how to give to charities that resonate with your values.

YOUR PAT H FORWARD

Christina A. Nash

Knox Grove Financial, LLC 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite B100 Pennington, NJ 08534 P: 609-216-7440 F: 609-910-4275 www.knoxgrovefinancial.com Info@knoxgrove.com

To schedule an appointment to talk about your financial future, call my office at 609-216-7440

Securities and investment advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.

Hopewell Valley Neighbors

5

Spotlight on Community

ALS Awareness Month Revisiting Sara Cooper

By Catherine Bialkowski One year ago, in 2019, we featured the incredible Sara Cooper on our cover. Sara was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in November of 2018. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord that signal and control the muscles.When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. Sara has been fighting the disease with grace and strength ever since, and has inspired our community with her courage and never-ceasing sense of generosity. She has never stopped putting others first, even in the face of trauma. The month of May is ALS awareness month, and we honor her in this issue by revisiting her story.

Since we last spoke with Sara, she has continued to live her life fully. Although she now uses a wheelchair, she has remained eager to try new ways to stay active. One of her favorite things to do has been swimming therapy at Schafer Sports Center in Ewing; she has also received physical therapy at Fluid Physio in Lawrenceville. Sara has completed her pamphlet project The ALS Roadmap: A Guide to Help Newly Diagnosed Patients Navigate a Path of Preparation and Care. “It’s something that is meant to help when you receive such an overwhelming diagnosis,” says Sara. She realized she would have greatly benefited from such a

pamphlet when she was diagnosed, so decided to create one for others, with special help from Zoe Graphics and Allison Larthey.

Sara’s main projects recently have been focusing on getting her pamphlet into the hands of those who need it and spreading the word about the nonprofit her family established in her honor, Help for ALS. Sara has been overwhelmed not only by her diagnosis, but by the generosity of the community.

“The support I have received has been amazing and boundless,” she says.

Sara says that although her disease is progressing, she still feels great, and continues to feel grateful. In the past year, she has been the recipient of multiple awards, including the Impact Award at the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Achievement Awards Breakfast, the Hope Loves Company Night of Hope Board Member of the Year Award, and the Hometown Hero Award at a Trenton Thunder baseball game. The community has truly come together to recognize Sara’s incredible tenacity and kindness.

Sara’s main focus right now is raising awareness in whatever way she can. It is so important to acknowledge ALS and learn about it so that we can support community members who have it.

Throughout the past year and a half, Sara has put

others before herself on a daily basis, even while enduring through her own struggles. She has a mighty belief in the power of coming together as a community, and the strength we all have inside ourselves. “Imagine what we can all do together,” she says.

vvv Please join Sara in the fight against ALS by using the hashtag #LetsKickSomeALS. If you or someone you know would like a copy of The ALS Roadmap, please reach out to Sara at 609-977-5508.

Heroes work here. rwjbh.org/heroes

6

May 2020

Business Profile

Window Genie of Princeton Commitment to Local

By Catherine Bialkowski

Robin McKenna, owner of Window Genie of Princeton, is continually looking for ways to give back to her beloved community. After working in the corporate world for 20 years, Robin opened her Window Genie Franchise in 2014. In fact, part of the reason she chose Window Genie and not a different franchise was the importance the company places on giving back.

Windows 4 Wishes is a Window Genie program that allows franchise owners like Robin to spread a message of selflessness and generosity among the communities they work in. Owners may volunteer, endorse a charity, donate goods, or provide free services. Robin has chosen to give back to patients with breast cancer on an annual basis, usually reaching out around October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to find someone who could benefit from a free window cleaning.

This year, however, Robin was having a hard time finding a breast cancer patient. One of her friends told her about Sara Cooper, a Hopewell Valley resident living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Coincidentally, Sara had contacted Robin two years before about a window cleaning, but one was never set up. It was a serendipitous meeting, coming right when Sara needed Robin.

“When dealing with something traumatic, you often don’t take things like a window cleaning or a manicure as more than a luxury,” says Sara. “You think, ‘Oh, I can go without that.’ But you can’t believe

CLEAN, PROTECT & BEAUTIFY THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME WINDOW CLEANING | PRESSURE WASHING | GUTTER CLEANING WINDOW TINTING | AND MORE!

how wonderful it made my house look. My house was glistening.

The technicians could not have been nicer; they were so sensitive to my being in a wheelchair. And quality of life is so important.” For Sara, having something as simple as a window cleaning seemed unnecessary, even trivial in light of her diagnosis. But it transformed her surroundings and, therefore, brightened her life. Sara is so grateful to Robin for her service.

The fact that Robin took the time to come over and meet Sara in person, says Sara, is really what community is all about. “Robin was very warm and reassuring about what was going to happen,” says Sara. “She went and took that extra step to come and meet me. She was lovely.”

Robin’s business philosophy is all about being able to provide assistance for local clients and businesses. It was important to her when she worked in corporate America, and it’s just as important to her now. It has shown through in her years as a Girl Scout leader for her daughter’s troop, and as a Girl Scout herself when she was a young girl. “It’s a part of who I have always been,” she says.

Hopewell Valley is fortunate to be home to many locally owned businesses like Window Genie. Please support local business by giving Robin a call at 609-917-4338 and visiting her Window Genie website at windowgenie.com/princeton/

Cambridge School Summer Study July 13th - August 7th

FREE PHONE ESTIMATES AVAILABLE! 609-917-4338 WindowGenie.com/Princeton | GetNeighborly.com

Reconnecting WE PROVIDE GUTTER CHECKUPS WITH EVERY EXTERIOR SERVICE

Hopewell Valley Neighbors

In these uncertain times, we are committed to offering an academic summer program.

Details will follow if we need to have flexibility.

7

8

May 2020

David Angwenyi

Resident Feature

Connecting Worlds, Changing Lives

By Catherine Bialkowski I Photos by Benoit Cortet

D

r. David Angwenyi is a beloved biology teacher at Hopewell Valley Central High School. His students admire him for his passionate approach to teaching and learning, his sincere interest in their lives, and his warm and pleasant personality. He has given much to his students during his time as a teacher; and he has given even more to the village of Keroka, Kenya, his hometown and a place that will always occupy his heart.

American life came as a shock to David. The pace, for one, was much faster.

And there were other differences, too. “America is more verbal,” David explains. In Keroka, the culture is a contextual one. “I didn’t have to tell people I cared about them or loved them. In America, it seemed that if you didn’t express something, it didn’t exist.” America, compared to Kenya, also has a very transactional society, David says. “It’s very businesslike.”

David was 24 years old when he came to America to attend college. “The American dream was very attractive for me,” he says. He studied biology at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, minoring in education, and received another Bachelor’s in clinical sciences through a joint program at Saint Peter’s and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He also holds a Master’s in science education and a PhD in leadership and education. In other words, David is an extremely qualified, highly passionate educator with an astonishing drive to learn.

Kenya has many cultures and villages, so it is important not to generalize, as it is important not to generalize the United States, either. But for the most part, David says, life in Kenya is much slower. “People took their time.” Keroka is a very warm, very welcoming place, where people greet each other with joy and acknowledge everyone around them in passing. In America, David initially felt surprised at the lack of warmth.

Hopewell Valley Central High School was David’s first school after completing student teaching in 2004, and he continues to work there today.

Passing on wisdom and knowledge to others is David’s greatest passion.

Travelling across the world to start a new life in America was not an easy feat. “I had a life in Kenya,” says David. In America, he did not know anyone at all. “I was beginning from scratch.”

But David has found the warmth he left in Kenya within the people, especially the students, of Hopewell Valley. And not every difference between Kenya and America has been a negative one.

David has found that, here in America, there is nothing to keep him from succeeding. With advanced technology and the latest in education and science, people can do anything they put their minds to. “In Keroka, sometimes kids could not go to school,” says David. “Here, there are laws about going to school.”

David and his family, left to right: Jonathan, Juliana, Judith, David, Benjamin, Joshua

Hopewell Valley Neighbors

9

Resident Feature And, says David, he has found that the sense of humanity, of being a person with struggles, hopes, and dreams, is something that is the same in both America and Kenya. “We all have families that we treasure,” he says. “We work hard to get what we need.”

As a biology teacher, David educated his students not only in science, but about his own experiences as a Kenyan in America and the challenges he faced as a young man. “It was intriguing to my students,” he says. “They were interested in the life I led.” Specifically, David told his students about malaria, and the devastating effects the disease could have in places like Keroka. The students became interested in how to help stop the spread of the disease, and wanted to know how they could help. So David organized a Malaria prevention program, asking students to raise money and collect bed nets to be sent to his village of Keroka. But the students wanted to do even more; they wanted to travel to Keroka themselves.

David knew travelling to Kenya with his students would be an amazing and unforgettable experience for everyone involved, but he couldn’t help but wonder if their families would allow them to travel to such a faraway place.

He began to plan out the details of such a trip, and held an informational meeting for parents to learn about Keroka. “It was a packed room,” he says. He guaranteed the students’ safety and spoke about his beloved hometown of Keroka.

By the end of the meeting, almost every single parent was enthusiastic about letting their children embark on the journey.

It took a full year, filled with fundraising and fleshing out the details, for David and his

students to plan the first trip, which took place in 2007. His students, only 15 and 16 years old, travelled to Kenya, laden with bed nets and the desire to give back to the villagers in Keroka.

A television crew and journalists accompanied David and his students to document the journey, along with passionate parents who wanted to have the experience, too. The trip was 14 days long; they spent the first five learning about how to set up the bed nets. The rest was spent not only on work but on play, too. “It was a fascinating experience. The students experienced village life. The people accepted them so well. In Keroka, we live a simple but fulfilling life.” And students got to see the beauty of Kenya, going on safaris and exploring the rich nature.

After the trip, when everyone was home, there was a unanimous agreement that the link between Hopewell Valley and Keroka needed to be sustained. “We said, ‘We don’t want this to stop.’”

So David and his students decided to continue the relationship with a kind of Hopewell-Keroka alliance, and continue to hold a trip every year in order to keep helping people in need. Over time, the project grew so much that the students were helping with more than bed nets. Throughout the years, David’s program has helped set up a station for women who process tea leaves to perform their work without having to walk miles and miles, organized a clean water initiative, and more. Three years ago, they achieved clean water for 10,000 people in Keroka. This program has truly changed lives.

they ask what is needed and what they can do to offer the best support.

Every year, David is inspired in different ways by the trips he takes with his students to Kenya.

Most of the students feel more humble and grateful when they return home. People in Kenya do not have the same things people in Hopewell Valley have; until David’s team took on the project, there was not even an all-weather road in Nyanchonori village near Keroka.

David says the students completely transform in a positive way after their trips to Kenya. They learn things a classroom cannot offer. And he believes he is in Hopewell Valley for a reason. “We can make things happen together,” he says. “People are afraid they can’t do things, but they can.”

The most rewarding part of the experiences, he says, has been seeing people realize that we are all connected. “We just have different struggles.”

Any fear or concerns students might have about travelling to Africa melt away when they meet the people of Keroka. “We are all living the same reality,” says David. “It doesn’t matter what we have.”

vvv To learn more about the Kenya Experience trips and David’s mission, or to find out how you can get involved, please visit gcklink.org.

It is important to David that he and his team of students work with the people of Keroka, rather than sweeping through the village and doing everything their own way. Before getting started,

Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact Rachel Donington at rdonington@bestversionmedia.com.

10

May 2020

Expert Contributor

Navigating Childcare and Financial Complications Caused by Coronavirus

By Jennifer Millner, Esq. | Stark & Stark, Attorneys at Law

The coronavirus pandemic is creating special challenges for all of us, but in particular, for separated or divorced parents of young children. Schools are closed or closing, but there are still employers who are not, or in the case of first responders, healthcare workers, and essential employees, cannot allow their employees to work remotely from home.

going to look at is what efforts were made to resolve the issues.

The current crisis is creating issues related to parenting time, as well as the need for unexpected childcare, which creates a financial burden on many parents. This is compounded for many families when there is a parent who may not be able to earn at the same level as before the virus struck. Although there may be an existing child support order which includes child care expenses, these added expenses have to be addressed in this crisis situation.

Sometimes it is hard for a custodial parent to give what they see as “extra time” to the non-custodial parent. However, you need to do what is best for the children. That being said, keep in mind that these are difficult times for the children as well, and they need stability. This is not the time for a non-custodial parent to hijack the health crisis to further a quest for more parenting time.

There are several things that can be done, even on a temporary basis, to ease the immediate cash flow issue of paying for childcare and other unanticipated expenses for children related to the pandemic.

Courts are going to be looking at make-up time in the cases in which one parent is not able to have his or her regular parenting time. Parents are urged to keep this in mind when negotiating solutions to a short term issue.

vvv

You can reach Jennifer Millner by phone at 609-945-7608 or email her directly at jmillner@stark-stark.com. Stark & Stark, Attorneys at Law, is located at 993 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Visit their website stark-stark.com.

Talk to your employer about temporarily changing your withholdings, which can result in more money in your paycheck to pay for childcare. This is a temporary solution, and you should be mindful of planning to “make it up” later in the year so that you do not see a large tax liability next year.

If you have a 401(k) or 403(b) savings plan, you may be able to take a loan against it, the cost of which can be shared with the other parent. Additionally, most plans will allow you to make an emergency withdrawal to get cash on hand. If the penalties for doing so are not waived, this can be a burden that can be shared with the other parent.

If you have a dependent savings plan, talk to your employer about what options you have to make withdrawals. Many of the larger employers are creating plans to assist their employees in these troubling times.

When it comes to figuring out a new system of childcare, the first thing you could do is to proactively reach out to the other parent to see what options he or she has with their employer to work remotely so that the children can be cared for. Depending on the parenting time schedule, adjustments may have to be made to make sure that the parents can care for the children. Schedules may change in response to needs of employers, and depending on where parents are physically located, it may not be feasible to maintain the present schedule.

Communication with the other parent, if possible, is the best first course of action. Making sure the children have the necessities must be the primary focus of parents. In times of emergencies, access to the Courts is limited, and when a judge does get an application, the first thing that they are Hopewell Valley Neighbors

11

Call Chris Cline’s team!

Chris Cline, Agency Owner See how much you could save on your insurance. Get a free quote today!

(609) 530-1000 geico.com/Mercer

Sensitivity: Confidential

CERTIFIED

PROVIDER

DR. WENDY MYERS

Visit windsordermatology.com and follow us on social media for upcoming discounts on ALL COSMETICS 59 One Mile Road Ext, East Windsor NJ 12

May 2020

Expert Contributor

What Does Orthodontic Treatment Cost?

By Dr. Karen DeSimone, DDS | DeSimone Orthodontics

It stands to reason that this is one of the most relevant questions in considering orthodontic treatment. The response that most orthodontists provide has remained unchanged for decades, and is along the lines of: “We can’t say with any certainty until we perform a thorough examination with X-rays.” While technically accurate, this answer isn’t particularly helpful to most. So I want to offer better insight and cost ranges with the hope of assisting anyone that has ever wondered, ”How much does orthodontic treatment cost?” to get off the sideline and into an orthodontist’s chair.

And that’s it! Fairly generalized, but definitely more helpful than “We can’t say until your orthodontic consultation.” Keep smiling, my friends!

Visit DeSimone Orthodontics new office at 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite B-200, in Pennington, or give them a call at 609-737-8000.

In very general terms, the overall cost of orthodontic treatment can have a significant range and depends on the treatment plan specific to the individual’s case. “Orthodontic treatment” is a blanket term that covers everything from moving teeth, to treating jaw irregularities, to fixing orthognathic (bite) malocclusions. Regardless of the complexity of the case, we’ve found that the vast majority of our patients have very similar payment arrangements when they opt for our in-house, interest-free financing.

It all begins with an initial consultation, which at DeSimone Orthodontics is complimentary (free). If treatment is advised at this appointment, the patient can begin treatment with either Invisalign® or braces for an initial payment of $250 to $500. Then, once treatment is underway, patients can expect to pay between $150 to $240 per month throughout the planned course of treatment, the duration of which will be shared at the initial consultation. Should the patient’s dental insurance plan include any orthodontic benefits, as many do, the monthly payments can be significantly less and even eliminate the down payment altogether.

Hopewell Valley Neighbors

13

The Wilson Family provides affordable dignified services to the families of Hopewell Valley since 1960.

2560 Pennington Road, Pennington, NJ www.WilsonApple.com

Campus shared with St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center

Wilson-Apple Funeral Home Robert A Wilson, Owner NJ Lic # 2520

609-737-1498 Wilson-Apple Funeral Home

R.Asher Wilson, Manager NJ Lic # 3823/Pa Lic # FD-000766

Ready to take the next step?

609-737-1498 Cromwell-Immordino Memorial Home Joseph A. Immordino, Jr., Manager NJ Lic # 4231

609-466-0233 Timothy F. Reeg Funeral Director St. Mary’s Assisted Living

Grace Garden Memory Care Assisted Living

St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing

Morris Hall Meadows

Located in Lawrenceville, NJ For more information, please visit us at www.morrishall.org or contact us at mhadmissions@morrishall.org or 609.895.1937

Timothy F. Reeg, Manager NJ Lic # 3982/Pa Lic # FD-013977-E

609-392-1039 Serving Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough, Lawrenceville, Ewing, Peinnington, Titusville, Blawenburg, and Princeton.

ecause We Care Elizabeth Blackwell Davis

Owner/Lic. Director NJ #2475

Kevin R. Latham

Manager/Lic. Director NJ #4625 / PA #000714

21 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534

(609) 737-2900

www.blackwellmh.com

I blackwellmem@verizon.net

Continuous family service since 1881 • We offer full service funerals, cremations and pre-arrangements.

14

May 2020

Real Estate

Hopewell Valley Market Activity MARCH SOLDS - Homes ADDRESS

BEDS

BATHS/HALF

SOLD PRICE

106 Castleton Ct

2

1

$53,000

305 Carter Rd

4

3/1

$955,000

157 Lambertville Hopewell Rd

4

4/1

$805,000

4 Roosevelt Ave

6

4/1

$799,900

12 E Shore Dr

4

4/1

$795,000

441 Sked St

4

3/1

$735,000

14 Meadow Ln

4

3

$714,500

32 Lake Baldwin Dr

4

3/1

$645,000

24 Arvida Dr

4

3

$630,000

122 King George Rd

4

2/1

$620,000

14 Fairway Dr

4

2/1

$560,000

22 Hart Ave

4

2

$510,000

2 Fiddlers Creek Rd

4

2/1

$479,000

20 Old Foundry Dr

3

2/1

$469,990

10 Forrest Blend Dr

4

2/1

$445,000

100 Marshall Corner Woodsville Rd

3

1/1

$425,000

549 W Scotch Rd

5

3

$400,000

213 Hale St

4

2

$386,000

5 Eglantine Ave

3

2

$380,000

6 Washington Ave

3

2/1

$367,500

111 Search Ave

4

1

$330,000

19 New Rd

3

1

$321,000

138 Hopewell Rocky Hill Rd

3

2

$305,000

106 Hopewell Rocky Hill Rd

5

2/1

$255,000

2405 Pennington Rd

3

2

$241,500

1 Mountain Church Rd

4

1

$150,000

RENTALS

BEDS

BATHS/HALF RENT PRICE

9 Maple Ln

3

2/1

$3,100

104 Treymore Ct

3

2/1

$2,650

1107 Pebble Creek Ct

3

2/1

$2,650

99 Haddon Ct

3

2/1

$2,550

101 Haddon Ct

3

2/1

$2,450

380 Carter Rd

2

1

$1,700

COMMERCIAL

SALE PRICE

2405 Pennington Rd

$241,500

Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. The data does not represent the listings of any one agent or agency but represents the activity of the real estate community in the area. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in the magazine is separate from the statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

79 Lexington Drive, Hopewell Township, Wellington Manor

800 Denow Rd Suite N, Pennington, NJ 08534 Hopewell Valley Neighbors

I

(609) 737-9100

I

foxroach.com 15

Hopewell 1925

SALES & SERVICE OIL CHANGES TIRES SUSPENSION BRAKES AIR • COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS

• • • • •

Mercedes Benz Audi / VW BMW

Your German vehicle specialist.

We service all makes and models. Call for an appointment today.

We specialize in the sale of pre-owned German Automobiles

MENTION THIS AD FOR $10 OFF ANY OIL & FILTER SERVICE

(609) 466-1550

hopewellmotors@gmail.com 49 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ www.hopewellmotors.com

16

May 2020