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Voters will choose Ewing’s next mayor on Nov. 8 By Bill Sanservino
Ewing voters will have no shortage of choices in local races at the polls during this year’s election on Nov. 8. At the top of the local ballot is the contest for mayor between incumbent Democrat Bert Steinmann and Republican challenger Ronald Prykanowski. Steinmann is seeking election to his third four-year term, while Prykanowski is challenging Stein-
mann for the second straight election. Steinmann’s running mates are incumbent Democrats Kathleen Wollert and Sarah Steward, who are seeking reelection to two four-year seats on township council. Prykanowski’s running along with Republican council candidates William Andres and Colleen DiPastina, who are both seeking office for the first time. Also on the ballot is thea race for three three-year seats on the Ewing
Township Board of Education. Five candidates are running, including incumbents Daniel Angebranndt, Nicole N.W. Harris and Michael Miller. They are being challenged by Crystal Fedeli and her husband Kurtis Warner. Fedeli’s previously ran unsuccessfully for the board last year, and this is Warner’s first time running for office. The Observer’s election coverage starts on page 2.
It’s a sister act for the Irish girls’ varsity soccer team By RiCH FisHer
Elmitha and Nayela Jules, with dog Lola, enjoy sunny skies and beautiful weather at the Ewing Community Fest held at The College of New Jersey on Sept. 24, 2022. For more photos from the event, turn to page 12 . (Staff photo by Bill Sanservino.)
Delaney Zeidman knew she was not going to get much playing for the Notre Dame High girls’ soccer team this year, but that did not deter her from giving every ounce of effort to make the Irish varsity. Afterall, it was her one chance to form a sisterly bond on the pitch with freshman sibling Leah. “I cried when I found out she
made the team,” Delaney said. “I had never played soccer with my little sister on the same team so it’s nice I get to do so in my final year.” It is especially nice for Notre Dame, which was in need of a goalie after graduating All-State performer Olivia Bodmer (now at Rutgers). Leah Zeidman won the job and much of her confidence came from having big sister on the team.
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Thus, in one way or another, the Ewing residents are making an impact on the Irish. Delaney gives Leah assurance, meaning a secure Leah gives Notre Dame good goaltending. “You’re always more comfortable when you have your sibling with you,” Irish coach Lauren Diaz said. “The two of them have a great relationship and it only See SISTERS, Page 17
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