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Choral group celebrates 75 years
Council and school elections uncontested By Bill Sanservino
By IsaBella DarCy
Mercer County’s second-oldest arts organization, the Central Jersey Choral Society (CJCS), has been a pillar of the local arts scene since 1949, bringing classical choral music to communities across the region. Throughout its history, the CJCS has enjoyed periods of success, but it has also faced challenges, including declining membership and the need for rebuilding. Now, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is once again flourishing. Formerly known by several names—the Trenton Community Chorus, Mercer County Chorus, and the Greater Trenton Choral Society—the CJCS has evolved over time. Today, the name reflects its diverse membership of 60 to 65 singers from Mercer, Bucks and Burlington counties. While the group currently thrives, its journey has been marked by fluctuations in membership, a reminder of the ebbs and flows that many arts organizations experience. Headquartered in Ewing TownSee CHORAL, Page 7
Ewing High School senior Teagan Walker is shown running in a recent event.
Walker looking to add to her cross country legacy By JUsTin Feil
Teagan Walker already is the top distance runner in Ewing High School history. The senior is adding to that legacy this year, and raising interest in the Blue Devils girls program. “I’m happy that I can accom-
plish all these things, but I’m graduating this year, and I’m hoping in the future the team will be big enough and there will be other girls who are beating my times,” Walker said. “But it’s kind of cool to think about.” It doesn’t come as a surprise to many that Walker has blossomed
into a standout runner. She is the daughter of current The College of New Jersey assistant cross country coach Mike Walker and former TCNJ assistant coach Karen Walker. She didn’t have to run, but it was in her blood. “They always told me like See WALKER, Page 25
The races for Ewing Township Council and the Board of Education both feature uncontested races in this year’s election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. In the council election, three Democrat incumbents — Kevin Baxter, Jennifer Keyes-Maloney and David Schroth are running unopposed for re-election. For School Board candidate information, see page 19. The Ewing Observer asked each of the council candidates to provide a statement regarding why they for re-election. *** Kevin Baxter is a retired state Department of Corrections officer who has lived in Ewing for almost 50 years. Baxter graduated from Strayer University with a degree in business administration in 2008. He is a proponent of youth engagement, particularly within Ewing. He is known for his support of school sports and recreational leagues and regularly invites young achievers to Council meetings to recognize their accomplishments with See COUNCIL, Page 11
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