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Mayor: Deal with schools to bring $2M in savings By Frank Mustac Contributor

Mayor Kevin Kuchinski recently announced that $2 million in savings for township residents would be achieved through a “revised schedule for tax payments” from the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. The revision, discussed during the township committee meeting on Monday, was going to bring about the savings by “reducing debt and affordable housing costs”

this year, according to the mayor. “After a thorough analysis, we determined that significant savings can be accomplished by shifting the timing of our tax payments to the school district,” he said. “For years, we have had to carry an extra $2 million dollars on our books because the July and August school payments came due before third-quarter tax payments were fully paid by residents to the township. This essentially penalized the taxpayer.” The mayor thanked the school

district for its help in shifting the timing of these payments. This program, he said, is part of a broader initiative to lower township borrowing. “We want to reduce the debt service cost,” the mayor said. Earlier in the evening, Chief Financial Officer Elaine Cruickshank-Borges reported that loan interests rates were on the rise. Kuchinski thanked the township’s CFO, as well as the school district’s Business Administrator Robert Colavita, Superintendent

Thomas Smith and Board of Education President Lisa Wollf for their help in the savings initiative. Deputy Mayor Julie Blake said she was “thrilled to be part of this movement towards basically paying debt down and moving forward giving money back to the taxpayers in the future.” “This is long-term financial planning for the township,” she said. Colavita, in a prepared statement, said the district was pleased that its “relationship with the

township is very collaborative,” since that sense of working together allowed school officials to understand what could be done to make the savings a reality. As a result, Wolff said the district is interested in working with the township to devise more cost saving measures for taxpayers. “We are now looking at several additional initiatives that will reduce the school district’s operating costs,” she said. “It’s amazing what can be accomplished when you work with good partners.”

Officials seek feedback through online surveys By Frank Mustac Contributor

Committee members approved a resolution calling for spending $4,000 on an online survey tool that would allow residents to provide feedback to municipal leaders on issues facing the township. Hopewell township will be contracting with a company called Bang the Table USA, LLC, which offers “two digital citizen engagement software solutions to government, public sector and private enterprise clients,” according to the firm’s website. Voting in favor of the resolution were Committeewoman Julie Blake, Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and Deputy Mayor Vanessa Sandom. Committeeman Todd Brant was the sole dissenting vote. Committeeman John Hart was not present for the vote held on June 27. During previous Hopewell township committee meetings, Sandom suggested that the online

survey software could be used to ask residents what kind of bulky waste program they want. Hopewell township had been offering curbside pickup of bulky waste, which includes large items such as old furniture, but the service stopped in the aftermath of a fire in March 2015 that damaged the Department of Public Works building and more than 20 DPW vehicles parked inside the building’s garage. The truck that had been used for the bulky waste program was among the vehicles deemed unfit for service. “We don’t have to do a bulky waste (online survey) now,” Sandom said. The reason, she said, is because the finance advisory committee is “looking at different options that Courtesy photo we could be presenting to the public.” Mayor Kuchinski at the the June 13 Committee meeting sug- Twin lambs, newly hatched chicks and baby pigs are among the dozens of new faces at Howell Living Hisgested that several options for a re- tory Farm this spring. On Saturday, April 1, visitors to the 130-acre working farm will be able to meet these

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animals from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the farm’s annual Lambing Day.

Leaders mull fees for EMS ambulance service By Frank Mustac Contributor

Emergency medical agencies controlled by the township are looking to get reimbursed for ambulance and EMS services. Tim Lynch, vice chairman of the Hopewell Township Board of Fire Commissioners, spoke to the committee on Monday about charging fees for transporting patients to the hospital, as well as other related costs. The township committee must give formal permission to bill for services. Hopewell Township, Lynch said, is one of the few municipal-

ities in Mercer County still providing an ambulance service. The cost of service, medication and equipment utilized by EMS units have gone up, he said, along with the growing need for ambulances and emergency response. The medications with rising price tags include EpiPens, an injection containing epinephrine for patients with severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis); and naloxone, an antidote that can rapidly reverse an overdose caused by opiate drugs. Ambulances also carry tourniquets and blood-clotting agents,

as well as defibrillators, which Lynch said “are more sophisticated now, and the (defibrillator) pads cost more money.” Lynch described the process that takes place when a Hopewell Township resident makes a 911 call from home for emergency medical services. “First, the 911 call will be referred to the Hopewell Township Police Department which will screen you to determine the services you need,” Lynch said. “They will then send a police officer to your house as a first responder.” Once that screening ends, Lynch said the call for service will

be transferred to the Mercer County Dispatch Center, which would start another screening process to determine what actions to take. “In Hopewell Township, we can provide a BLS ambulance - a basic life support ambulance - and fire department-based first-responder services, depending on what’s required. If the call requires more advanced treatment, then the county paramedics can be dispatched, which is provided by Capital Health,” Lynch said. For a Hopewell Township resident who experiences a major medical event that requires a para-

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medic unit ride with an ambulance from Hopewell Township to the hospital, Lynch said the resident is “going to receive a bill from Capital Health for that transportation, not just for treatment, but for the ride that we are providing. Capital Health keeps that money.” Without a fee structure in place, Lynch said the local EMS squad ultimately does not get paid. The township committee will likely introduce an ordinance at its April 24 meeting to allow ambulance and EMS bill for service.

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Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 3 for parents of children anticipating entering kindergarten in the Hopewell Valley Regional School district next fall. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2017, per Board policy #5112. Registration forms are available online through the district website. Go to www.hvrsd.org and click on the “Offices/Registrar” link located under the Main Menu. After completing the forms, call and make an appointment with the Registrar’s Office at 737-4002 ext. 2304. School visits will be held at the four elementary schools on the following dates: Hopewell Elementary on March 27 - March 29, Toll Gate Grammar on March 28 -30, Bear Tavern on April 11-12 and Stony Brook on April 17-19. Appointments must be made for the school visits when registering and will be given on a first-come, firstserved basis.

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Everyone’s a suspect when mystery fans gather for “Soulmates,” a participatory dinner theater, presented by the Hopewell Valley Chorus, on March 25, at 6:30 p.m. A full three-course dinner will be served, as the chilling drama unfolds. Prizes will be awarded to the evening’s cleverest sleuths. Tickets are $60. The play takes place in Upper Titus Hall at Pennington Presbyterian Church, 13 South Main St., Pennington.

Come one, come all, to the Hopewell-Keroka Alliance’s (HKA) eighth-annual flea market inside the spacious cafeteria of Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) in Pennington on Sunday, March 26 from noon through 3 p.m. All proceeds from this eighth flea market will benefit ongoing HKA health, education and infrastructure-improvement projects for residents of the Keroka area of southwestern Kenya in East Africa. For the March 26 HKA flea market, Hopewell Valley Central High School is located at 259 PenningtonTitusville Road in Pennington. Ample free parking is available. Student volunteers will be available to help unload donations from vehicles March 25 and will help shoppers transport prized purchases to their vehicles March 26. For more information about this HKA flea market, please contact Dr. Rankel at 6 0 9 / 7 3 7 - 8 3 4 5 orHopewell.Keroka.Alliance@ gmail.com.

Hopewell Community Closet Bag Sale Get your fall and winter styles before they are gone! The Hopewell Community Closet will hold its winter clearance “bag” sale on Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m.noon at the church. The Hopewell UMC is located at 20 Blackwell Ave., Hopewell Borough.

Everything you can stuff in a bag for $3. All our winter inventory must go to make way for spring and summer items. Men’s, women’s, children’s clothing, shoes and handbags, accessories are included in the sale. We have sizes for infants and children and mens’ & ladies’ clothing from extra small to size 3X. The closet is regularly open each Saturday for shopping and accepting donations of gently used clothing, shoes and handbags. Hours: Saturdays 9 a.m.11:30 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 609-466-0471 or email connect@hopewellmethodist.or g.

United States of Women Mercer County presents the second in a four-part lecture series. New Jersey Immigration attorney Raquiba Huq, Esq. will discuss the executive order on Muslim ban on Sunday, March 26, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey, 4145 Route 1 South in Monmouth Junction. Enter from either Promenade Blvd. or Route 1 South. Ample parking available on site. Program is open to all. RSVP at heidikleinman@gmail.com, zareenhahmed@gmail.com or ruquiyahuq@gmail.com.

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AARP Tax Aide AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available to help Hopewell Valley residents prepare tax returns and answer tax questions on Wednesday, March 29 and April 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the Hopewell Valley Senior Center. This service is provided by local AARP volunteers with special attention to those age 60 and over. Residents are asked to bring all relevant financial information for 2016, as well as 2015 federal and NJ tax returns to their appointments. Appointments are required. Call 609-737-0605, ext. 636 or e-mail rknechel@hopewelltwp.org to make an appointment or learn more information. For year-round tax assistance, visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.

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Birthday Breakfast Please join us for a birthday breakfast in your honor, along with other Hopewell Valley Seniors celebrating birthdays in the months from January through June. We welcome and encourage spouses and guests at a cost of $15, which may be paid at the door. RSVP no later than March 31 by calling Randi at 609-537-0236. Friday, April 7, 9 a.m. at Hopewell Valley Golf Club, 114 Pennington Hopewell Road, Hopewell.

Annual Roast Beef Dinner

Sponsored by the West Amwell Fire Company Auxiliary, the April roast beef dinner could be the last one for the group. Volunteers are needed to sustain this effort, so consider joining or volunteering today. The roast beef dinner will be held from 4-7 p.m. on April 8. Adults can attend for $14, kids aged 6 to 12 years old can attend for $6 and kids under 5 years old Pierogi sale can get in for free. Take out The Calvary Baptist options are available. Church, located at 3 East Hopewell Fire Broad Street in Hopewell, will be having a homemade Department pierogi sale on April 1 from Breakfast 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The price is The Ladies Auxiliary of $9 per dozen, with flavors the Hopewell Fire Deptartincluding cheese, potato ment will be selling a seleccheese and sauerkraut potion of Easter plants on tato. For more information Sunday, April 9 from 8:30 or to reserve dozens in ada.m. to noon at the Annual vance, call 600-466-1880. Spring Breakfast at the fireTai chi classes house. The Historic Hopewell blankets will also Sometimes referred to as be available for sale. All “meditation in motion,” Tai four colors are available, Chi is a low-impact weight cranberry, hunter green, bearing exercise well known Duke blue, and black. The for its ability to improve cost is $40 each. overall health and wellbeing. AARP Driver Participants report having greater balance, flexibility, Safety Course strength and a sense of wellOn Wednesday, April 12 being, along with relief of fa- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., sentigue, stiffness and stress. iors can participate in a speBeginner’s class starts on cial driver safety course Monday, April 3 at 4:30 p.m. sponsored by AARP. and continues for 10 weeks The course will be held in St. Matthew’s Church, at the Hopewell Township Pennington. Intermediate Municipal Building, 201 classes will begin at 5:30 Washington Crossing Penp.m. nington Road. Registration For more information or is required, so call the to register, call Bev Tucker Hopewell Valley YMCA at at 609-737-1384 or e-mail 609-737-3048 to register. Fee for the class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Bring a check made out to AARP or cash to the class.

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The Hopewell Valley Republican Association will host their annual Spring Breakfast on Sat. April 22 at 8:30 a.m.

The event will be held at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club which is located on CR654 in Hopewell. This year we will be presenting Senator William Schluter with our “Lifetime of Service Award.” Our special invited guest is Lt Governor Kim Guadagno. Suggested donation is $40 which can be paid at the door. For more information, contact Mike Chipowsky at 609-7378869 or mchipowsky@comcast.net.

Coffee Connections

On Monday, April 24, an illustrated history of Hopewell Valley, complete with stories and facts from the past, will be shared at Hopewell Borough Hall. Starting at 10 a.m., attendees will explore the early history of communities, farming, the railroad, formation of volunteer fire departments and recreational activities. Light Refreshments will be provided. Register by calling Randi at 609-537-0236.

Decoding American politics

A distinguished group will review the first 100 days of the Trump administration and what’s next for New Jersey and the nation, in a free, public forum April 26 at 7 p.m. at Har Sinai Temple in Pennington. Panelists include Democratic and Republican leaders of the NJ State Legislature, a prominent academic political expert, and the chief political correspondent for NJTV. From confusing polling, unprecedented use of Twitter, leaked E-mails, questions about Russian influence, allegations of wiretapping and the rise of fake news, to immigration and “Trumpcare,” the first months of the Trump administration has raised widespread concerns. Please join us as we examine the political climate and how it affects us in New Jersey and throughout the nation.

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YMCA expected to honor Chris Murphy and Jon Butler

The Hopewell Valley YMCA this week announced that Chris Murphy and Jon Butler have been selected as the 2017 recipients of the Larry Rothwell Social Responsibility Award. Chris and Jon will be recognized at the YMCA’s Spring for the Y “Champagne Tailgate” charity event on the evening of Friday, April 28 at the historic Glenmoore Barn in Hopewell Township. The Larry Rothwell Social Responsibility Award recognizes local heroes and leaders whose service to others has become a guiding light to our community. Named after Larry Rothwell of Pennington Quality Market for his continued philanthropy and service to Hopewell Valley and beyond, the award emphasizes a premier area of focus of the Hopewell Valley YMCA’s charitable mission, programs and services. Chris Murphy and Jon Butler have been long-time champions for youth throughout Hopewell Valley and have supported the YMCA and its programs for many years. Murphy owns The Front Porch in Pennington, where she was recently

recognized as Business of the Year by the Pennington Economic Development Committee. She was also recognized by the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation for her community leadership. She has served as past president of the Pennington Business & Professional Association, and serves on the Pennington EDC. She had dedicated more than eight years as treasurer to three local PTOs (Toll Gate Grammar, Timberlane, and Hopewell Valley Central High School). The Front Porch was also a leading sponsor for the “Turf’s Up” project of the Recreation Foundation of Hopewell Valley. Butler is the Executive Director of Pop Warner Little Scholars, an international youth sports organization. For his volunteer work with fundraising and recruiting for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Philadelphia, Jon was recently recognized by the Chapel of the Four Chaplains. In 2006, He was selected as the Hershey’s S.T.R.I.V.E Awards’ National Youth Sports Administrator of the Year. Jon was elected Vice President of the National Council of Youth Sports. He

also serves on the Advisory Board of the National Children’s Literacy and Book Alliance, the Editorial Advisory Board of Sports Events Magazine, the Diversity Committee of U.S. Lacrosse, the Board of Directors of USA Football. Jon just “retired” from serving on the Hopewell Valley Board of Education, and presently serves as co-chair of the Recreation Foundation of Hopewell Valley. In choosing this year’s honorees, the YMCA’s nominating community unanimously concluded that the Murphy/Butler couple has worked to make a difference in the lives of many in our community every day. But more importantly, just like the Rothwell family, they inspire countless others to do more. The Spring for the Y “Champagne Tailgate” takes place on Friday, April 28th at the Glenmoore Barn from 6:309:30 p.m. Ticket and corporate sponsorship information is available at hvymca.org or by calling 609-7373048.

Surveys Continued from Page 1A vamped bulky waste program be investigated along with their associated costs so that proposed fees that would be charged to residents for the service could be calculated. “I actually don’t even know at this point I need to hear the response for bulky waste,” Committeewoman Blake said. “Slowly I’ve been hearing from everybody I meet that they definitely want bulky waste pickup.” Despite a previous report in the Hopewell Valley News that stated that Blake was in favor of a system by which residents could drop

off bulky waste items at dumpsters in town on designated dates, she said she didn’t “believe I ever said that I was in support of a drop-off.” “I was actually more interested in a pickup service, but wanted to hear from the finance advisory committee what the different options were,” she said. During the June 27 meeting, before the vote on the resolution was held, Brant spoke about why opposed the measure. “I struggle with authorizing $4,000,” he said, explaining that discussions about the necessity for the funds could have taken place during meetings held

earlier this year between the township committee and the township’s all-volunteer finance advisory committee to hammer out the 2016 municipal budget. “I feel like we’re putting so many ways out there for people to communicate with us that we’re not focusing on any of them,” he said. “I hesitate having another way out there for people to communicate with us in a way that we’re not quite sure how we’re going to collect the information ... we have so many ways for people to talk with us. I want to make sure we can focus and funnel it in one place so we can make the best decision.” In response, Sandom

said she felt today’s technologically inclined populace has become more accustomed to online surveys than they have to talking with their elected officials. “I think that it is imperative for this government to start reaching out to citizens who normally wouldn’t be talking to you or talking to me, and who might not necessarily be talking to anybody in the public, but who would be very willing to respond electronically from the comfort of their own home,” she said. “If we don’t take this first step, we’ll never take this step. We have been talking about this for many years.”

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CAPITOL NEWS Eustace, McKeon issue statements on Trump environmental policy

Assembly Environment Committee Chair Tim Eustace issued the following statement Tuesday on the dismantling of significant climate change polices by the Trump administration: “A sweeping directive informing EPA agencies to ignore, rewrite or deny environmental policies that have helped to deter global warming affects is irresponsible and obnoxious governing. “This administration’s willful ignorance of the reality of climate change jeopardizes the environmental future for all of us and for generations to come. “Having the ear of the President Obama and the backing of the federal government made it easier to raise awareness of the existence of climate change and compel individuals to adhere to environmental protections. Trump’s executive order is an attempt to destroy a decade of hard work by environmental advocates and organization, which helped to protect environmental resources and ward against global warming effects. “We can only hope that corporations and businesses will continue to seek ways to help reduce our carbon footprint without the prompting or guidance of the federal government under this administration.” Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee Vice-Chair John McKeon (DEssex / Morris) also issued a statement Tuesday condemning President Trump’s executive order to roll back environmental policies enacted by President Obama to help address climate change. “Today, President Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling a number of President Obama’s landmark environmental regulations, most notably the Clean Power Plan, is yet another gimmick the President is trying to sell the American people. These new directives will do little to bring back coal mining jobs or make the United States more energy independent. “The sad truth is that coal mining jobs are not being lost due to over-burdensome regulation. They’re being lost to a cheaper and cleaner fuel alternative in natural gas, and an increase use in automation and mechanization, which is something Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has said is not even on his radar screen. “While promising to save thousands of coal mining jobs may be a great campaign stump speech, it will do little to help the economy. According to the Energy Department statistics, coal mining jobs account for less than 70,000 jobs in the workforce. This new directive will do little to help the out of work miner but instead will be another break to the polluting industry. “Any potential short-term bump in the economy will be mitigated by the long term devastating effects we will see as a result of inaction on climate change. “We need an administration that acknowledges human made climate change and leads the global effort to cut emissions. Investing in clean energy, is the only way to combat rising sea levels and temperatures at the same time as growing the economy. Currently, clean energy jobs already employ more jobs than the coal industry. Increasing investment in renewable energy sources is the right way to help the American worker and make the United States energy independent. “I promise, I will continue to do whatever I can, in Trenton, to fight for logical and fact based initiatives that will improve our economy and combat the devastating effects of climate change. If only our representatives in Washington would do the same and repudiate President Trump’s continued factless agenda.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HVESPA members pay less in benefits, despite recent reports To the editor: In its March 24 article about HVESPA collective bargaining, Hopewell Valley News offers a single quote from the HVESPA president suggesting that “the board of education continues to hold HVESPA members to the same financial burden in its financial offer as those [employees] in the district who make three to four times [HVESPA member] salaries.” The Board of Education has no control over deductions for taxes, pension costs, union dues and other mandated payments, so I can only assume this quote on “financial burden” refers to em-

ployee contributions to their health insurance costs. Let me state unequivocally that under the current system, lower-paid employees, including HVESPA members, pay a much lower share of their healthcare premiums than higher paid employees, with the Board of Education subsidizing the balance. Further, the Board of Education has never proposed changing that calculation. Currently, the “average” HVESPA member earns about $36,000/yr and pays 11 percent of the annual premium contribution for individual coverage or six percent of the annual premium for family coverage. This equates to roughly $900 to $1,300 per year. By contrast, the “average” district teacher earns about $76,000/yr and pays 33 percent of the annual premium for individual coverage or 23 percent of the

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THE STATE WE’RE IN In case you didn’t notice, New Jersey’s weather in the last couple of months has been upside-down. Most of February was weirdly spring-like - in fact, the warmest February on record in the state while March has behaved more like a typical February. Get used to it. Greater variability in weather may be the most immediate impact of climate change on New Jersey, according to State Climatologist David Robinson. Robinson, the keynote speaker at the 21st annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally on March 17, said there have been “a lot more extremes” in weather during the last few decades as a result of human impacts on the climate. “A preponderance of evidence suggests that climate change is occurring and humans are responsible for significant portions of recent changes,” he stated. At a time when climate change is being questioned by our national political leadership, how is Robinson so sure that human action is the cause? He firmly believes that scientific theory, observations and models together add up to solid evidence. A geology professor at Rutgers University, Robinson relies on observations in his work. His specialty is tracking global snow cover, a key indicator of the warming of Earth’s atmosphere. “In the spring, each successive decade the snow is melting earlier,” he said. The polar ice sheet is shrinking at “rates I never thought I’d see in my lifetime.” At the same time, he noted, carbon

annual premium for family coverage, equating to payments of $2,700 to $5,000 per year, or 3-4 times the premium contribution paid by an “average” HVESPA member for the same insurance coverage. The Board’s premium contribution of around 90 percent is significant and is a direct employee benefit. We continue to negotiate in good faith and have only gone to the press with specifics in direct response to HVESPA public comments. We are hopeful that we can reach an agreeable resolution with HVESPA as we did with our four other bargaining units.

dioxide in the atmosphere “has risen precipitously in the last 50 years.” Carbon dioxide is mainly created by the burning of fossil fuels like oil and gas. Carbon dioxide and other “greenhouse gases” in the atmosphere act like a thermal blanket, trapping heat. “Physics tells us that this greenhouse gas science works,” Robinson said. Scientific theory and more than a century of weather observations are used to create computer models to predict future trends like rising temperatures, more precipitation, increased weather variability and higher sea levels. In addition to weather variability, said Robinson, climate change in New Jersey may mean hotter, drier summers; warmer, wetter winters; and more floods from too much rain falling at once. Another major impact is rising sea levels that could inundate the state’s coastal barrier islands in the next 100 years. What can be done about climate change? In a sense, said Robinson, there’s no stopping it: “The train has left the station - we‘re not going back.” It would take centuries to fully reverse the impacts. But that doesn’t mean people should give up hope. “We can slow the train,” he assured land conservation rally attendees. Four steps, he said, are needed to fight climate change: Knowledge - Developing a better understanding of the details and complexities of climate change; Mitigation - Taking actions like reducing carbon emissions and increasing

sources of clean energy; Adaptation - Building communities that are more resilient to weather extremes and, where needed, moving people away from flood-prone and coastal areas; Leadership - Raising awareness of the challenges ahead. New Jersey’s land conservation community can play an important role, said Robinson, by preserving and restoring as much of the state’s natural environment as possible. Trees and plants remove carbon from the atmosphere and emit oxygen, while preserved lands soak up rainwater and prevent flooding. Individuals can help by conserving energy, writing to their elected representatives and voting, and joining organizations that are taking action for the climate. Take action for the climate - and this state we’re in! Tell your representative in Congress that research and action to address climate change and advance energy conservation are important to you. Closer to home, educate yourself about the candidates in this year’s New Jersey gubernatorial and legislative elections - and vote for those who will protect the state’s environment and natural resources. Reduce your own “carbon footprint“ by saving energy wherever possible. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

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Events at the Pennington Public Library include: NoveList Information Session: Find Books That Match Your Reading Style: Finished a great book and looking for more? You can discover your next favorite read with the library catalog and our reader’s advisory resource, NoveList. Stop by one of our brief information sessions to learn how to browse books by genre, find a read-alike, and more. Sessions will be tailored to your specific needs. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 bookstore gift card. Registration preferred: kha@penningtonlibrary.org. March 1 - April 21, Wed. at 2 p.m., Thur at 7 p.m., Fri at 4 p.m.; Length 15-20 min. Also by appt. Spring Lantern Decorating: Have fun decorating paper lanterns, with butter-

flies, dots, stripes… The possibilities are endless! One lantern and LED light will be provided per person. Decorations, glue and stickers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own embellishments. All ages. April 3 - 7, drop-in, HVRSD Spring Break Ongoing: Adult book discussion group: First Thursdays at 2 p.m. Drop by the monthly book discussion group for conversation. Registration is not necessary; all welcome. Too-Busy-for-Books book club: Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Designed for busy people, this club will read only a short work, one classic novel per month — nothing longer than 120 pages. English language conversation sessions: Tutor Bambi Hegedus will lead

relaxed and informal sessions on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Participants should have some knowledge of English. Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of participants. Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page. The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to de-stress or just let your inner child out. Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life! Story times have many benefits

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someone arrives. Registration is required for this class. Finding Your Roots An Introduction to Genealogical Research will be held on Saturday, April 1, at 1:00 pm. Come hear local genealogist Bill Green share his wealth of genealogical information he’s learned over the past 10 years of research. Bill will be available to answer questions and share his knowledge of available genealogical resources. Beginners are welcome! Life Coaching Workshop for Immigrants is a newly formed monthly support group held on Wednesday, April 12 from 5:30 6:30 pm at the library. This group is led by Nora Siklosi, Communication Specialist and Certified Career Coach. Registration is requested. Donna Zytko, a counselor and advocate at Womanspace, Inc. in Lawrenceville will present Sexual Violence: It’s Not About Sex on Thursday, April 13 at 6:30pm. This presentation will focus on what sexual assault is, the dynamics and effects of sexual violence, and the importance of consent. In addition, we will examine the unspoken messages sent to those who have been sexually assaulted and how to stop blaming the victim and look to the perpetrator for accountability. Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609737-2610 to register for a convenient time for help in creating or reviewing your resume. One-on-one help with library digital resources, like e-books, audiobooks

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RELIGIOUS NOTES The Sunday morning childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program for ages 4 years through 8th grade, meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under 4. The Easter Holy Week schedule is as follows:

St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II.

Weekdays in Lent: 88:45 a.m. - Christian Meditation and silent prayer in the chapel; Wednesdays in Lent: 7 a.m. - Holy Eucharist in the chapel; April 9, Palm Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist; April 13, Maundy Thursday: 8

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a.m. Service with Foot Washing; April 14, Good Friday: noon Ecumenical Service, 4 p.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good Friday Service; April 15, Saturday: 8 p.m. Easter Vigil; April 16, Easter Sunday: 8 and 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visit www.stmatthewspennington.org. First Baptist, Pennington â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129. Pennington United Methodist â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday services at the church start at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor. Nursery care provided for infants and children younger than age 4. Sunday school for adults and children age 5 and older starts at 9 a.m. The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs. It is wheelchair accessible via an elevator. Individual wireless hearing aids are available, as is handicapped parking. The church 60 S. Main St. has off-street parking. For information, call the church office at 609-7371374 or visit www.pumcnj.com. St. James R. C. Church â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Deacon Moore Hank, pastoral associate can be reached at 609737-0122. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717. Visit stjamespennington.org for more information. Hopewell United Methodist â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Morning Worship begins at 10 a.m. on March 26. Rev. Kate Hillis will be giving the morning message on the topic of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Living Our Baptismal Callâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the next several weeks. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. The Adult Sunday Small Group meets at 9 a.m. Pastor Kate is leading a new study called Tradition: United Methodist Series. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday school meets during the morning worship service. The church at 20 Blackwell Ave. offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. It is handicap accessible. For information, contact Pastor Hillis at 609466-0471 or visit www.hopewellmethodist.org . Hopewell Presbyterian

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â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels. Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets. Second Calvary Baptist â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609466-0862. The fax number is 609-466-4229. Calvary Baptist â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org. St. Alphonsus R. C. Church â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation. The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org. Pennington Presbyterian â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available starting at 8:45 a.m. The Christian Education hour is at 9:00 a.m., and worship service begins at 10:15 a.m. PPC also offers youth groups for junior high through high school students, and several senior focused programs. There are monthly local mission projects. Call the church office at 609-737-1221 or visit pennpres.org or see Facebook.com/PennPres. There will be communion this Sunday. Rev. Mikoskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sermon is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus Here and Now.â&#x20AC;? First Presbyterian of Titusville â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. At 9:30 a.m., Kids Connection classes will take place in the Youth Room, located in the Bannerman Building. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and re-

freshments in the Heritage Room. At 11 a.m. the Adult Education class will continue their study of Zechariah. All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. All events are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. The church is at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River. More info is at www.titusvill e c h u r c h . o r g , facebook.com/titusvillechurch or by calling 609737-1385. Bethel AME Church Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle. The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-7370922. Visit the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events. Titusville United Methodist â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Sunday School is held for preschool children through fifth grade during worship; nursery is available for younger children. The Rev. John Morrison is pastor. Questions? Call 609737-2622 or visit www.gbgm-umc.org/titusvillenj. The church is at the intersection of Church Road and River Road (Route 29) in Titusville. St. George R. C. Church â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is the pastoral associate. The religious education office phone is 609-730-1703. Parish phone is 609-7372015. Abiding Presence Lutheran â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Regular worship services are held at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service and Sunday school. The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For information, contact Pastor Becky Resch at 609-882-7759. St. Peter Lutheran â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor. For more information about the church, call 609466-0939, or visit www.stpeternj.org. See RELIGIOUS, Page 9A

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Ascension Lutheran — The church is at 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, Pa. Sundays, worship starts at 10 a.m. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery care for infant through kindergarten is available. Women of Ascension and/or the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 215-497-0447 or visit www.ascensionweb.org. Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch.com. Questions? Call 609-7301114. First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday morning prayer meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m. Special needs accommodations are available. Child care and children’s church are held Sundays for infants through fifth grade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings for all ages. The church is at 87 Route 31, Pennington. Questions? Call 609-7372282. Central Baptist — The church is at 2015 Pennington Road (Route 31), Ewing. Call 609-882-0337 for information. Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform temple at 2421 Pennington Road at

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Denow Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-730-8100 or visit www.harsinai.org. Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing — The Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski, of Lambertville, is settled minister of the church at 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. Services are at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday children’s religious education and child care are available. Adult enrichment classes are open to guests. For info, call 609-737-0515 or visit www.uucwc.org. His Harvest of Souls Ministries — The nondenominational church holds worship services the first and third Sundays at 3 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. The church is at the Harbourton Community Church in Harbourton village, 1516 Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Hopewell Township. For further information, call 609-883-2937. Community Bible Study — A nondenominational Bible study for women and children. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at Central Baptist Church in Ewing. To register or visit, call or email Shirley McDonough at 609-771-8819 or charlieshirley@verizon.net. With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column. Email updated information to hvn@centraljersey.com so it arrives by 9 a.m. Monday.

Public notice is hereby given that I, Mary Kennedy-Nadzak, CTC, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, will sell at public auction on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, at 10:00 am or at such later time and place to which said sale may be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount on municipal liens chargeable against said lands as of December 31, 2016, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et. seq. together with interest and costs as computed to April 19, 2017. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against each parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18% per annum. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (NJSA 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (NJSA 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (NJSA 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certiﬁcate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of this site. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of CASH, MONEY ORDER, CERTIFIED/BANK CHECK,OR WIRE (wire for balances greater than $1,000.00), only. Properties for which there are no bidders will be struck off to the Township at an interest rate of 18%. In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the tax collector should be notiﬁed immediately. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: BLOCK/LOT/QUALIFIER

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18 FEATHERBED LANE

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PASCALE JAMES J & LUANN AUSEN

137 RESERVOIR RD

6,526.34

39.01

SMITH D VANCE & LUCIA WALLIS

20 SPRING HOLLOW DR WEST

1,442.72

1.011

ORLANDO ESTATE C/O P BALDWIN EXEC

150 MARSH COR WOODSVL RD

5,510.82

LIANA BETTY L ESTATE

44 POOR FARM RD

10,547.92

SKURATON LAUREEN

47 PENN HOPEWELL RD

2,340.90

38.10

TEDD THOMAS K & MARTHA K

100 BRADFORD LANE

9,609.16

PAITAKIS GEORGE & MARY ANN

35 NELSON RIDGE RD

22,549.09

JAJ VITELLA CONSTRUCTION LLC

8 BAYBERRY RD

4,359.68

43.22

DEGOMA VICTORIA M & ROLANDO L

30 MEADOW LANE

6,255.21

9.24

FASSNACHT JOHN & BELL PATRICIA

2 VOORHEES WAY

18,105.70

STONY BROOK FARMS LLC

45 YARD RD

5,475.52

55.02

WOJTERA GRZEGORZ & JADWIGA

158 HARB WOODSVILLE RD

7,824.01

155 PLEASANT VALLEY RD LLC

155 PLEASANT VALLEY RD

5,258.79

BRUESTLE JOHN H & CATHERINE H

287 PENN TITUSVILLE RD

10,969.22

WETZEL KATHERINE C/O FFSFC

184 PENN HARBOURTON RD

1,912.88

63.01

KEARNEY MATTHEW J & MOIRA W

170 PENN HARBOURTON RD

6,687.90

28.01

GENDUSI ROBERT

14 PENN LAWRENCEVILLE RD

13,331.52

WOJTERA JADWIGA

103 BLACKWELL RD

1,444.94

MENEGHIN BRIAN C & JULIA M

467 FEDERAL CITY RD

2,260.34

1.02

WILSON MERRICK

BLACKWELL RD

10,628.84

75.01

SEIFERT JEFFREY J & PATRICIA A

9 SIOUX RD

6,880.33

KASYA LLC

2512 PENNINGTON RD

10,440.05

78.10

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RAICHEL MARY D

128 SHREWSBURY CT

77.81

78.15

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FIGUEROA GABRIEL & ORTIZ LILIAN

101 TREYMORE CT

208.64

78.19

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MOST JANICE S & FRENCH RANDAL C

206 PEBBLE CREEK CT

146.43

78.19

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ROGERS NINA FAITH

101 MOORE CT

148.23

78.19

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CRESPO MARGARET

203 MOORE CT

1,394.20

78.19

-C127 - -

LIN CHENG T & CHEN LI ZHEN

8 HILTON CT

157.03

78.20

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OWENS NATASHA N

106 LANSDOWNE CT

479.15

78.20

-C50 - -

SHADE NICOLE

210 LANSDOWNE CT

207.54

78.20

-C70 - -

AHMAD SAIF & ALI MIDIHA

202 SANDPIPER CT

186.00

78.20

-C112 - -

RIVERA ORLANDO & MICHELLE L

210 CASTLETON CT

549.51

78.20

-C124 - -

JEFFERS DIANNE F

206 DEER RUN CT

191.59

78.20

-C159 - -

KRISULEWICZ JOHN & PAMELA

103 DEER RUN CT

8,694.64

78.20

-C196 - -

BENNING DEBORAH A

202 DUNLEIGH CT

250.53

78.20

302

WILSON AUDREY M

2 BREWSTER COURT

216.28

78.27

CLEARVIEW EQUITIES LLC

30 FOSTER ROAD

2,227.96

78.31

NEUBERGER VIRGINIA ESTATE

253 OLD PENN LAW RD EAST

2,769.73

78.37

KEPES PETER

228 COLT STREET

1,204.85

78.39

NAGY STEPHEN

22 COBURN ROAD

535.41

78.39

HIGGINS DANIEL S & CAREY A

30 MANLEY RD

687.68

RUSH PAUL L

459 SCOTCH RD

3,703.54

1.01

RE FLORENCE ANN

316 WASH CROSS PENN RD

9,194.32

99.01

MASSIMO MCCLURE KATHLEEN

1200 RIVER RD

88.77

99.01

SIMON MICHAEL S & GALE

14 CREEK RIM DRIVE

8,542.36

118

WINDER K ESTATE

14 COLEMAN LANE

732.41

129

117.01

6 BETHANY AVE LAND TRUST

6 BETHANY AVE

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-C228 - -

Owner Name

Totals T - Property Taxes

S - Sewer

4,281.27

250,043.95 M - Misc

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Legal Notices The Borough Council of the Borough of Pennington at a meeting held on March 6, 2017 approved the following Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Water Resource Management, Inc. as Water and Sewer Compliance Officer for a period of one year in the amount of $7,145. Borough of Pennington Resolution 2017-3.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC. FOR PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY SURROUNDING BOROUGH LANDFILL, AND RELATED SERVICES

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Legal Notices HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3168 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-033928-13 BETWEEN: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs JOHN F. MARTIN, ET AL

A copy of the resolution and contract are on file in the Borough Clerk’s office.

Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

Betty Sterling Borough Clerk

By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on:

HVN, 1x, 3/31/17 Fee: $16.74 Aff: $15.00

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

PUBLIC NOTICE

At a regular meeting on March 23, 2017, the Hopewell Township Planning Board took the following action:

Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF EAST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey

Memorialization of Resolution for AREP Hopewell POD D, LLC, c/o American Real Estate Partners Management New Jersey, LLC for Preliminary/Final Site Plan approval for property located at Block 91, Lots 3.07, 3.08, 3.09 – 1700, 1750 & 1800 American Boulevard (Parking Improvements at Princeton Place at Hopewell): approved

Premises commonly known as: 65 JOHN RINGO ROAD

Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing applied for an Extension of Time to Satisfy Conditions and Sign Plan and an Extension of Vesting for Amended Preliminary/Final Site Plan approval for property known as Block 95, Lot 32 – 268 Washington Crossing Pennington Road: approved, to be memorialized at the April 27, 2017 Planning Board meeting.

Resolution to Township Committee Recommending Grandfather Provisions for the R-100 Zoning District: approved

Linda Barbieri Recording Secretary

HVN, 1x, 3/31/17 Fee: $21.39 Aff: $15.00 TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER Notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, New Jersey, held on Monday, the 27th day of March 2017, the following ordinances were read a second time and adopted: O R D I N A N C E N O. 17-1654 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 2 – TOWNSHIP OFFICES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________________ O R D I N A N C E N O. 17-1655 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SALARY AND WAGE PLAN FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________________

LEGAL NOTICE PENNINGTON CEMETERY ASSOCIATION NOTICE The annual meeting of the lot owners of the Pennington Cemetery Association will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the: Upper Room Pennington Presbyterian Church 13 South Main St. Pennington, NJ

Nearest Cross Street: SITUATED ON JOHN RINGO ROAD, NEAR OLD YORK ROAD The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $439,460.21 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited lien priority of any condominium/homeowner association liens which may exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC (856) 793-3080 DATED: February 6, 2017

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HVN, 1x, 3/31/17 Fee: $9.92

Legal Notices TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Tax lot 36 IN BLOCK 11 Dimensions: (approx): 192.84 X 100 X 192.40 X 100

Pl ea se sen d al l Leg a l S ad c o py to:

NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 3, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., in the Main Meeting Room of the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing – Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey 08560, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Hopewell (“Board”) will hold a public hearing on the application submitted by the undersigned (“Applicant”). Applicant seeks Use & Hardship variances from the requirements of the Township’s Land Use and Development Ordinance so as to permit: An expansion of a previously approved use variance, which allowed seven (7) vehicles to be stored in a designated area on site as part of a dual use approval allowing a residence and partial business use (home occupation); the Applicant now seeks approval to increase the number of vehicles to twelve (12), which are proposed to be stored in a garage to be constructed on site. Whereas the Township’s Ordinance allows a maximum fence height of 6 ft., the Applicant also seeks a hardship variance to allow the installation of an 8 ft. fence on the north side of the property to screen activity areas from adjoining property.

The premises involved in this application is located at 2514 Pennington Road, Pennington, NJ, designated as Block 78, Lot(s) 5 & 6 on the Hopewell Township Tax Map. The property is located in the Township’s HBO (Highway Business and Office) Zoning District. In addition to the variance(s) referred to above, the Applicant will also seek any and all other variances, waivers or relief that the Board may deem to be necessary or appropriate in connection with this application. At said hearing, any and all interested parties may appear, either in person or through counsel, and present any questions, comments and/or objections they may have regarding this application.

HVN, 1x, 3/10/17, 3/17/17, 3/24/17, 3/31/17 Fee: $212.04 Aff: $15.00

The application, plans and other documents and materials relating to this application are available for public inspection in the Zoning Office at the Township Municipal Building during regular business hours. Applicant – Eldrid Truelove

O R D I NA N C E N O. 17-1656 CALENDAR YEAR 2017 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3171 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F28718-15 BETWEEN: U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE vs MICHAEL L. MORRIS

HVN, 1x, 3/31/17 Fee: $26.97 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3184 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-012930-16 BETWEEN: RAYMOND VAN DUREN, FAITH VAN DUREN AND BETH MARIE PICCIANO vs BETH ANN FARREN

Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, April 5, 2017

HVN, 1x, 3/31/17 Fee: $38.13 Aff: $15.00

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3169 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-019469-16 BETWEEN: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs ELAINE A. RODRIGUES, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on:

Premises commonly known as: 41 QUARRY STREET Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH OF STOCKTON County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey

Tax lot 14 IN BLOCK 1071

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey

Dimensions: (approx): 21' X 66' Premises commonly known as: 1 POPLAR ROAD Nearest Cross Street: CURLEY LANE

Premises commonly known as: 23 SOUTH MAIN STREET Tax lot 29 IN BLOCK 7 Dimensions: (approx): 153' X 192' Nearest Cross Street: CHURCH STREET The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $217,462.52 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *As of March 2, 2017, the first quarter taxes for tax year 2017 are due and owing in the amount of $3,850.91. There is also due and owing outstanding utility charges as of March 2, 2017 in the amount of $424.92.* Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

Tax lot 17 IN BLOCK 14 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

Fee: $189.72

Dimensions: (approx): .67 AC Nearest Cross Street: NEW JERSEY STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 31

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $451,081.26 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. TAXES: Current through 4th QTR. 2016. *Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. PRIOR JUDGMENTS: J-272949-1998 entered 10/26/98, to Haledon Municipal Court in the original amount of $1,672.00**. DJ-186633-2003 entered 7/24/03, to North Jersey Surgical specialists in the original amount of $160.00**. DJ-47001-2002 entered 2/21/02, to County of Camden, in the original amount of $5,500.00**Subject to any interest and costs through date of payoff. There is an outstanding municipal, tax or other lien. Redemption figures have been requested. Sale is subject to said lien. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining full payoff/ redemption amounts and knowingly bids subject to same.* Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $424,948.75 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. TAXES: CURRENT THROUGH 4TH QUARTER OF 2016. PLUS INTEREST ON THESE FIGURES THROUGH DATE OF PAYOFF AND ANY AND ALL SUBSEQUENT TAXES, WATER AND SEWER AMOUNTS. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

PLAINTIFF STERN & EISENBERG, PC (609) 397-9200 DATED: December 29, 2016

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF STERN & EISENBERG, PC (609) 397-9200 DATED: December 6, 2016

HVN, 4x, 3/10/17, 3/17/17, 3/24/17, 3/31/17 Fee: $219.48 Aff: $234.48

HVN, 4x, 3/10/17, 3/17/17, 3/24/17, 3/31/17 Fee: $204.60 Aff: $15.00

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO (908) 953-9300 DATED: February 2, 2017

HVN, 4x, 3/24/2017, 3/31/2017, 3/7/2017, 3/14/2017

Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey

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HOPEWELL VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION

Last weekend, the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association opened its Spring 2016 season. The following is a submitted collection of the weekend’s results. HVS TRAVEL U13 Girls The Hopewell Heat U13 girls were successful at the Baltimore Mania Elite Soccer Tournament this past weekend, winning two games out of three to finish second in their bracket. The Heat won 1-0 versus TRC Towson United and 20 versus OGBC Flash also from Maryland and lost to Penn Fusion of Penn. with a score of 0-1. Goals were scored by Eva Guerino and Kate Tilman. Anna Gill and Ella Zimmerman also had assists. The Heat defense only gave up one goal in three

games, thanks to goalies Sarah Yancey and Gillian Lee, as well as defenders Diana Benford, Erin Popik, Samantha Shaw, Adele Cappucci, Ellie Hill and Emily Neal. Adding to the offense were Sofia Venezia, Devin Mullowney and Megan Gordon. U12 Girls The Blaze kicked off their spring season with a 10 home win over the Metuchen Strikers on Sunday. The defensive line of Sarah Javick, Charlotte Tellier, Juliana Silva and Brook Hutchinson played strong and smart throughout while goalie Christina Zelin cleaned up anything that got through. Casey von Oehsen scored the game’s only goal off a throw-in assist from Sarah in the first half. Midfielders Emme Muller, Gillian Magner,

Emma Coyer, Ava D’Allesandro, Naomi Dede and Casey helped keep the ball in Hopewell’s possession most of the second half. Forwards Julie Somers, Caileigh Ross and Charlotte Kavanaugh pressed hard throughout the game. U11 Girls The HVSA ‘06 girls Nor’Easter travel soccer team met the Elizabeth Wildcats for their opening game of the spring season. It was an exciting showdown with solid offensive pressure and good defense that came down to a 3-3 tie. The Nor’Easter goalies Wendi Zheng and Ella Fessler made some phenomenal saves and offensive goals were made by Husna Kahn and Katy Gray. U10 Girls The U10 Girls Reign came out strong in their first game of the season defeat-

ing the Westfield Challengers with a final score of 3-0. Goals were scored by Clara Mayer and Charlotte Barnes who had two goals. Excellent goal tending held the game to a shut out thanks to the efforts of Caroline Sirolly and Grace Koziol. U11 Boys Brandon Napoleon scored two goals and Lukas Ansari had two assists as the HVSA Boys U11 Riptides opened their spring season with a 3-2 victory over Westfield. Max Matticoli also added a goal for the Riptides. Goalies Chris Young and Christopher King were outstanding in the wet and cold conditions, while Charlie Stocks-Natalias, Josh Temple and Dean Mantuano played solid defense in front of them. The Riptides got strong midfield play from Lucas Medina, Alex Ro-

mano, Rex Peters and Daniel Golian, while Garrett Wille created numerous chances on offense. U10 Boys Soccer is in full swing for this 2017 Spring season. This past Saturday, at the Twin Pines Turf fields, the 2007 HVSA Boys Soccer Team, Lightning, played a short-side opener against the FC Bernardsville boys. The season starter began with an electrifying start. The team proved to be a mighty force, with Jeremy Siegelheim and Kyle Yadamiec on goal, working with the defensive squad to secure zero points for our opponents, the FC Bernardsville. The game ended with a score of 5-0. Despite the cloudy

weather, the game was fast paced and scorching hot. Scoring on Saturday were Tyler Yadamiec with a three goals, Jude Berman with one goal, and Kyle Yadamiec with one goal. Eshaan Doshi and Martin Kupec were dastardly with their powerful kicks down the line. Youti Wan and Ethan Nau were out there in the mix manipulating the ball with their tight footwork. Ty Becker, Thomas Huang, and Gavin McCaffrey were fast and furious running down the line to push FC Bernardsville back. The boys proved they were ready for the season and with hard work and strong coaching they should be able to play this well all season long.

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Above, the HVSA '06 girls Nor'Easter travel soccer team were evenly matched by their competition over the weekend with a 3-3 tie against the Elizabeth Wildcats for their first game of the spring 2017 season. Pictured below, the the HVSA Boys U11 Riptides opened their spring season with a 3-2 victory over Westfield.

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A Beautiful Smile With or Without 28 Teeth! While most people have twenty eight teeth, not including wisdom teeth, some people never grow in this number of teeth after their baby teeth fall out. These are called congenitally missing teeth or teeth missing from birth. The incidence of congenitally missing teeth is approximately ﬁve percent of the population. Congenitally missing teeth can run in families, meaning that often it is simply an inherited trait. Certain systemic conditions can also result in missing teeth. Whatever the reason for congenitally missing teeth, the good news is that there are effective

ways to treat this condition. In my experience with using advanced technology, these patients can have as beautiful a smile as those with a full complement of teeth. Orthodontics can upright teeth to make room for replacement teeth like implants. However, more often than not, I close spaces without needing replacements and still create the smile they have always wanted. For more information call us at 609-737-8000 or visit us at www.desimoneorthodontics. com to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES County to host household chemical and electronic waste disposal day on April 8

The Mercer County Improvement Authority will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, April 8, for county residents who would like to recycle common residential chemical wastes or used electronics. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John T. Dempster Fire School at 350 Lawrence Station Road in Lawrence, rain or shine. While no registration is necessary, please note that the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license. No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted. The Electronic Waste Management Act, which took effect in 2011, bans disposal of televisions and all personal or portable computers - including desktop, notebook and laptop computers, as well as computer monitors - in the regular waste stream. These items must be recycled, and county residents can do so April 8 at the Dempster facility. Acceptable household items include: aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides and herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil-based paint, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellents, mercury and fluorescent/CFL bulbs.

Acceptable used electronic items include: computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions and microwaves. Additional Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Days in 2017 are planned for July 15 and Oct. 7. For more information, individuals should call (609) 278-8086 or visit www.mcianj.org.

Lambing Day to be held at Howell Farm Twin lambs, newly hatched chicks and baby pigs are among the dozens of new faces you will find at Howell Living History Farm this spring, as well as a new colony of bees. On Saturday, April 1, visitors to the 130-acre working farm will be able to meet these animals from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. during the farm’s annual Lambing Day. Throughout the day farmers will be present in the sheep barn, henhouse and pigpen to introduce visitors to the new babies born this spring. Visitors to the main barn will be able to meet the farm’s workhorses and oxen. Parking and admission are free. Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and maintained by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, N.J. 08530. For information about the farm, call 609- 7373299 or visit howellfarm.org or mercercountyparks.org.

Walk into history with weekend events The Mercer County Park Commission, D&R Canal State Park, and Friends for the Abbott Marshlands will offer a series of three programs that explore the rich history of central New Jersey and its contributions to the growth of America. History Weekend events will take place April 8-9. In these programs, explore how and where Native Americans lived thousands of years ago, and learn about Colonists in the early 1700s and transportation methods with canals in the 1800s. Today, residents work to preserve this important history along the Delaware River. All three programs are free of charge, and no reservations are required. On Saturday, April 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., walk along the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath with historian Michael Skelly. Meet at the Northbound Overlook on Interstate 295, one mile north of Bordentown. Stroll the canal, explore its history, and learn about Bordentown residents’ contributions to history today. On Saturday, April 8, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., hear from archeologist Jim Lee from the Hunter Research Group. In this program, you will learn how construction of the Tulpehaking Nature Center respected this unique and historic site of the Abbot Marshlands. Jim will discuss the results of the required archeological excavation, explain the origin of the Native American features identified, and show images of the artifacts re-

covered. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton N.J. 08610. On Sunday, April 9, from noon to 4 p.m., tour the historic 1708 Watson House. Daughters of the American Revolution will conduct half-hour tours of this newly reopened pre-Revolutionary building. Those interested can meet at 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, N.J. 08610. History Weekend is sponsored by the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands, Mercer County Park Commission, D&R Canal State Park and the D&R Greenway Land Trust. For more information, call (732) 8218310. The Friends for the Abbott Marshlands is an active organization dedicated to preservation and protection of the Abbott Marshlands. It sponsors natural, cultural,

recreational and civic activities. For a schedule of activities and information about the Abbott Marshlands, visit www.abbottmarshlands.org. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The nature center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.

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Joshua Harmon’s acclaimed comedy “Bad Jews” at George Street Playhouse By Bob Brown

From left: Laura Lapidus, Alec Silberblatt and Maddie Jo Landers in “Bad Jews” at George Street Playhouse. Pictured in the photo to left are Lapidus and Amos VanderPoel. Below, Silberblatt and Landers.

an Irish name. They pick at each other while Jonah and the helpless Melody perfect foils for the fireworks, stand by. Silberblatt’s Liam builds up his own towering explosion, aimed at Daphna. It’s the mother of all tantrums and colossally hilarious. That alone earned Silberblatt a round of applause. As a clueless opera major from Delaware, Melody is the perfect target for Daphne, who cuts her Delawarean heritage to shreds. Melody’s G-clef tattoo comes in for merciless mockery. Landers plays a coy, nice girl who’s well out of her element, trying to smooth the unsmoothable and stop the unstoppable. She’s a deer in the headlights faced with Daphna. Landers has a delightfully funny turn demonstrating Melody’s operatic training in a snippet from “Porgy and Bess.” It’s all deliciously nasty fun. The language can be raw, so this is not a play for the kids. But underneath is a serious message about honoring one’s heritage, one’s religion, and the sacrifices of those who have gone before. Liam is an example of the cultural blurring, being a “bad Jew,” that frightens Daphna most. Her extreme position is a fierce reaction to the fear that it may all be slipping away at a time when being Jewish has never been safer. This supposed safety is an ironic observation now that Jewish centers are under threat again. The cast pulls out all the stops in a drawing-roomcomic tour de force. It’s a sort of Studio Apartment Insultorama, a clashing of words and ideas and, at one point, bodies (Gerardo Rodriguez is credited for fight direction). As George Street’s Artistic Director David Saint says in his program notes, “this hilarious and moving story gives us much-needed food for thought.” It’s side-splitting, hilarious, and provocative, with more energy expended in 90 minutes than you’ll see

anywhere else this season

“Bad Jews” continues at George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, through April 6. For tickets and information, go to www. georgestreetplayhouse.org or call 732-246-7717.

Photos by T. Charles Erickson

laywright Joshua Harmon must have known he finally had a hit when “Bad Jews”, which premiered in 2012, was his first play to run longer than three nights. Since then, it’s gone on to win acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad, with award nominations and soldout performances. Now it’s your turn to laugh till you cry with “Bad Jews” at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick through April 6. First, it’s savagely funny. That’s thanks to director Jessica Stone and the cast, who bring these characters literally roaring to life. There’s Jonah (Amos VanderPoel) and Daphna (Laura Lapidus), who are cousins. They are about to sit shiva after the death of their grandfather, who lived through the Holocaust. Daphna is a Vassar student in her final year. She’s devout, and brags about her Israeli boyfriend, insisting that, owing to the purity of her devotion, she deserves to have a coveted family heirloom that was precious to Grandpa. She enlists the support of Jonah, a diffident young man who’s adrift in his rentfree Upper West Side apartment, thanks to his parents’ largess. While Daphna is fiery and intrusive, Jonah is soft and compliant. His response to ultimatums is, “I don’t want to get involved” just before he is inevitably involved. Arriving in town a day after the funeral are Jonah’s brother, Liam (Alec Silberblatt), with his blond, blueeyed shiksa, Melody (Maddie Jo Landers) in tow. They are late because Liam lost his cell-phone in a snowdrift beneath a ski lift. The chemistry between Liam and Daphna — never good to begin with — cranks up to volatile levels when they are in the same room. Worse, Liam confides to Jonah that he has kept the heirloom for himself: a silver chai talisman that Grandpa clung to through his darkest days. Liam intends to propose to Melody by presenting her with this sacred family object. Jonah doesn’t want to get involved. Some of the fun is watching Lapidus and Silberblatt go at each other, and anyone else in their way. Lapidus has nailed her character — prancing around the apartment while tossing insults like wilted bouquets, flouncing her hair, wheedling, needling. She outs Liam as “Schlomo, Schlomo, Schlomo!” for hiding behind

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ON STAGE By Anthony Stoeckert

You Call That a Painting? Pegasus Theatre Project will perform ‘Art’ at the West Windsor Arts Council

hat better place to perform a play titled “Art” than an art gallery?

A comedy by French playwright Yasmina Reza’s (translated by Christopher Hampton), Art was a hit in London and on Broadway in the 1990s. The play’s concept is simple. Serge has spent 200,000 francs on a painting that is essentially a white canvas. His friend Marc not only thinks the purchase is ridiculous and that the painting is garbage (Marc uses a word stronger than “garbage”), he is personally insulted by the purchase. He’s even hurt by Serge buying the painting because this work of art represents a sort of ignorance defined by snobbery. Serge is angered by Marc’s reaction, hurt that Marc can’t even be happy for his acquisition. Another friend, Yvan, just wants his two friends to get along, but that’s going to be a challenge. Pegasus Theatre Project will present “Art” as the second and final play of its inaugural season at its home, the West Windsor Arts Council, March 31 through April 9. “One of the things we wanted to consider was the uniqueness of the space and the fact that we would be performing our plays in a gallery, surrounded by different From left: Peter Bisgaier, Matthew Cassidy, and David Nikolas in “Art,” art work,” says Jennifer Nasta Zefutie, which Pegasus Theatre Product will present at the West Windsor Arts who’s directing this production of “Art.” Council, March 31 through April 9. “One of our goals in play selection overall is to try to tie our choice of play to the says. “So it’s different mediums, different been there for a while.” She also notes that the play starts in the theme of the artwork that’s on exhibit at that styles — there’s mixed media, there’s wamiddle, with Serge and Marc looking at the tercolor, there’s photography. The type of time.” painting. That throws the characters and the Zefutie is one of Pegasus’ three produc- art on the wall lends itself to the discussion audiences into the action of this comedy. ing artist directors, along with Peter Bis- the three men are having.” Also, these men have been friends for 15 She adds that while the play’s premise is gaier, who is playing Marc, and Judi years, but they are all very different, and tenParrish, who is handling sound design for simple, there’s a lot going on with these sions have been building between them prior the show. The cast also includes Matthew characters. to the painting entering their lives. “But the more you dig into it, the more Cassidy as Yvan, and David Nikolas as “What was interesting about the process you realize that there’s a real struggle going Serge. for us working through this was discovering “The three [characters] have very differ- on between these three friends,” she says. what made these three very different people ent tastes and very different judgments, and “What’s most interesting about it is, the play such close, intimate friends,” Zefutie says. that’s very fitting for the space during this starts in the middle of the struggle. Serge In addition to the gallery setting, the performance because [the arts council’s cur- buying the painting is the catalyst that space at the West Windsor Arts Council is rent exhibit is] a member show,” Zefutie causes the three friends to realize they have an intimate, which should add an element to this comedy by Reza, who also wrote “God of Carnage,”

“It should feel a little voyeuristic,” Zefutie says. “With the structure of the play, there are these little monologues each of the characters have where they kind of step out of the action, and they have a little moment that they share with the audience, where they explain exactly what they’re feeling and what they’re thinking about the scene that they’re in. So to have the voyeuristic aspect because of the intimacy of the space, and then to be able to have that moment shared directly between the character and the audience, it’s going to work really beautifully in there.” Pegasus got its start when Bisgaier and Zefutie realized they shared a dream of starting a theater group. They then asked Parrish to join them. One thing the group wanted was a home, a regular space for their performances, which led to the arrangement with the arts council. Another key to the group is that the people involved in productions are paid. Pegasus opened its first season last fall with “Proof,” and Zefutie says next season will be announced during the run of “Art.” “Our goal is to focus on smaller, more intimate, more challenging pieces that don’t always get the attention they deserve from bigger theaters in the area,” she says. “Working with the West Windsor Arts Council in that space lends itself to bus being able to do that.” The run of “Art” will include some special events. The opening night performance on March 31 will be followed by a reception where audience members can meet the cast and production team while enjoying wine and light hors d’oeuvres and look at the art that is on view in the gallery. April 1 will include a pre-show cocktail party, hosted by the West Windsor Arts Council, also featuring wine and light hors d’oeuvres. The April 8 performance will be followed by a talk with Zefutie, the actors and artist Micheal Madigan. “Art” is being performed at the West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, March 31 through April 9. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18-$22; www.pegasusthe-

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DOWN THE SHORE By Kathy Chang

Her Life in Song Lauriana Mae will play songs from her debut album at The Stone Pony

ith three clicks of her red heels, Lauriana Mae, an American pop and R&B singer, is channeling Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” and taking it back home as she gears up for her first show debuting an album that is all about her roots. “This project ‘Can’t Go Back’ is a tribute to where I came from,” she says. The album starts with Dorothy’s famous line, “There’s no place like home.” “It’s a true story showing the beauty of my upbringing, having fun with my friends,” Mae says. “I talk about sacrifices that were made, what I miss, what I regret, what I appreciate and what I love.” Mae says as she was continuing to work on her first fulllength album, which is expected to be released this year, lyrics and melodies started pouring out, which resulted in the separate project of 11 songs. “I got support from my record label, Atlantic Records, to do this,” she says, adding that she worked with producer Jack Splash to put together the project. “This project is special because I wrote all the songs. It’s not the first time I have written songs, I usually write the majority of my songs, but I also collaborate with different songwriters.” Mae has collaborated with the likes of musicians and producers CeeLo Green, Kwamé, B.o.B., Dreezy, Raekwon and Manolo Rose. She had previously released a shorter-length album, “City of Diamonds,” in 2015. The soul vocalist and songwriter, whose sound is influenced by hip-hop and infused with jazz, was born in Red Bank and grew up singing in her church choir. She majored in vocal music at her performing arts high school. “I used to be shy, but as I was complimented on my

Lauriana Mae expects to release her first fulllength album this year. voice, I continued to sing out more,“ she says. “I’ve lived all around Monmouth County — Union Beach, Keyport and Matawan. I have a lot of family still around in Monmouth County and they are proud of the project.” Mae says the album project started out with three to four song tracks and grew to 11 songs. “I was traveling back and forth to Miami, meeting with Jack and getting excited about the project,” she says. “This has been done for a while. We just have been waiting on what would be the next step.”

She says a project release event was held in New York, but she requested to do something special for her home state. So the first performance of the project will be held at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on April 7. Mae says it’s hard not to get a bit choked up when talking about the project, which she says is very real and true. “I rehearsed the ‘Can’t Go Back’ song 30 times,” she says. “I have in there missed moments of regret when my nanny passed away . . . I was away in California recording music. A lot of sacrifices were made. I talk about one of my best girlfriends passing away in a car crash and how we are never going to talk again.” Mae says she sings about cherished childhood moments of clean laundry hanging in the yard, family stopping by the house and running through the grass in her music. She also sings about not so good memories of torn relationships. Mae says her family and friends are proud of her project and can relate to the music because they know where it is coming from. “This project is for anyone who can relate to my music,” she says. “My goal is to touch as many people with my music and the more people who I can appeal to, the greater it will be.” Four tracks off Mae’s Can’t Go Back album project can be purchased on Apple iTunes and the entire album can be heard on SoundCloud.

Lauriana Mae will perform with her backing band, The Pains, at the Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, April 7, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20. For information; www.stoneponyonline.com or call 732-502-0600.

School Pictures at Trenton Gallery

Mercer County Community College will present “Schools for the Colored,” a photography exhibit by Wendel White, at the James Kerney Campus Gallery in Trenton, April 6 through May 4. The exhibit originated with White’s “Small Towns, Black Lives” project. According to White, the project began as a modest attempt to depict daily events and activities in a small, historically African American community near the southernmost tip of New Jersey. “Schools for the Colored” integrates black-and-white images with digital media to depict the racially segregated school buildings and landscapes that existed in the northern “free” states. White was born in Newark and grew up in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. His work can be An image of the “Manual Training and Industrial found in museum and corporate collections such as the New School for Colored Youth” by Wendel White.

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Jersey State Museum; Johnson and Johnson in New Brunswick. He is currently a professor of art at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. The gallery is located in MCCC’s Trenton Hall Annex at 137 N. Broad St., across from the James Kerney Building. Hours: Mondays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m. through noon, 3-6 p.m., Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. Artist’s talk and opening reception, April 12, 5-8 p.m. with White’s talk expected to begin at 5:45 p.m.

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FOOD AND FUN By Pam Hersh

Escape to Italy, in Princeton D’Angelo Italian Market offers delicious delicacies that are sure to tempt the area’s foodies

’ve discovered a stress-free and inexpensive way to escape to Italy, without getting on an airplane. I simply walk down Princeton’s Nassau Street, turn onto Witherspoon Street, make right onto Spring Street. And there it is — Italy, dressed up as D’Angelo Italian Market. Owner Anna D’Angelo made the point that D’Angelo is not an “Italian-American Market,” but rather an Italian market in America that has transported some of the finest food items, food preparation techniques, and food preparers themselves from Italy to 35 Spring St. As a longtime observer of the challenges faced by small family-owned businesses in downtown Princeton, I have concluded that the genius of D’Angelo is more than its food. It is its genius, as in business smarts. D’Angelo, when it first established a relationship with Princeton six years ago, expected the marriage would be somewhat traditional, like the relationship its other New Jersey store, Tuscany, has with its community in Jackson. But “Princeton is different,” people are very busy, very sophisticated, and the community has a lot of corporate entertaining needs, said Danielle D’Angelo, who owns the store with her mother Anna, father Joe, and brother Frank. To maintain a viable connection with Princeton, D’Angelo Italian Market has had to evolve. The store found its niche in the community, the town and D’Angelo are perfectly matched. With an efficient and effective catering and delivery service, plus an extensive line of Italian specialty foods unavailable elsewhere in the area, D’Angelo has as a large corporate clientele and is a particular favorite of Princeton University departments. “We get people coming in here with requests we don’t get elsewhere,” Danielle said. “The high level of knowl-

From left: D’Angelo butcher Domenico Camardo, and Gaetano and Giuseppe Cappellini, who make pizza and the Sicilian specialties at the market. edge about Italian culture and food is quite exceptional. They request items like bottarga (cured fish roe) or tuma persa a specialty cheese from Sicily or Sardinian fregola, a special pasta.” The success in the catering and delivery arena encouraged the owners to embrace a new service — online grocery ordering and delivering for individuals and businesses. The online shopping service is run through Mercato.com. By going to the Mercato.com website, a customer can place an order for groceries and prepared foods from D’Angelo in Princeton, arrange delivery time, and one’s kitchen becomes stocked with fabulous Italian specialty foods (with names I can’t pronounce), as well as basic groceries such as bananas.

“It never was a business plan to go in this direction,” Danielle said, “but it didn’t take us long to figure out that Princeton was going to be a rather different operation than Tuscany.” That store in Jackson is a more traditional walk-in Italian grocer serving predominantly families and individuals. Tuscany has a far smaller corporate client base and less delivery-and-prepared foods catering business. The ability to adapt and become a sustainable enterprise is related to the D’Angelo family experience in the grocery business, immersion in Italian culture, and business/marketing education. Both Anna and Joe, as young adults, came from Sicily to Brooklyn, where they met while enrolled in an English language class. Joe worked as an accountant for a few years, but found his true passion was in applying his accounting skills to running his own food businesses — bakeries and a deli in New York. Anna, who raised her two children and made sure they had a formal education, was the one who emphasized the perpetuation of the Italian culture in their businesses. She returns to Italy on a regular basis to make sure she remains on top of the latest food trends in Italy (such as gluten-free, slow-foods, non-GMO), as well as to reinforce her connection to the much-cherished Italian cuisine traditions. Her talent, reflected in the success of the store, has been the ability to maintain the perfect balance between the different food trends and needs — both in Italy and in Princeton.

D’Angelo Market is at 35 Spring St., Princeton. For more information, go to dangelomarket.com or call 609-9210404.

Literary Love on Stockton Street Princeton’s own little literary festival, the Salon on Stockton Street, will return for its second year, March 31 through April 2 at Morven Museum & Garden, and the Center of Theological Inquiry. Programs will include interviews with authors from Ireland, the USA, New Zealand, Scotland, and the Netherlands, a one-man play about Charles Darwin, and a private tour of Morven’s Bruce Springsteen photographic exhibition. The Salon opens on Friday evening, March 31, with a reception at Morven to meet the authors and enjoy a private tour of the Springsteen exhibition with Morven curator Beth Allan.

On April 1, BBC broadcaster Sally Magnusson returns to interview four very authors from around the world at Luce Hall. Irish poet Philip McDonagh will discuss “Gondla,” his translation of a Russian play about an Irish legend set in Iceland. David Grinspoon’s “Earth in Human Hands,” tells the story of how humans are changing the planet for both good and ill. Liam McIlvanney is a crime novelist from New Zealand, who will discuss the first two novels in his Conway Trilogy about a Glasgow journalist in the murky world of crime and politics in Scotland and Northern Ireland. In closing, Magnusson will discuss the challenge of writing family memoirs with Pia de Jong, a Dutch writer now living in Princeton.

Also on April 1, Labyrinth Books will run book sales and author signings at Luce Hall, and Jammin’ Crepes will have its food truck at Morven for lunch. The Salon will conclude April 2, at Luce Hall, with a performance of “Mr. Darwin’s Tree,” starring Andrew Harrison, followed by tea and a panel discussion on Darwin. Tickets prices: For the March 31 reception only, $25. For the reception and day pass good for all author events on Saturday, $50. For the author events on Saturday only, $30. For the performance of “Mr. Darwin’s Tree,” $15. Single author passes cost $10. For tickets and information, go to morven.org, or call 609-683-4797.

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“Murder on the Orient Express,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery by Ken Ludwig, through April 2; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Bad Jews,” George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The night after their grandfather’s funeral, Liam and his cousin Daphna argue “Poppy`s” Chai necklace. The verbal battle rages until Liam stakes claim to the necklace, and a brawl about family, faith and legacy begins, through April 9; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “My Son the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Brad Zimmerman’s story about the grit and passion it takes to make it as an artist and the sweet rewards that come from never giving up,” through April 9; bcptheater.org; 215862-2121. “Big Fish,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Musical adaptation of Tim Burton movie about the relationship between a salesman, Edward and his son, Will. March 31-April 9. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Art,” West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Pegasus Theatre Project, the professional resident theatre company of the West Windsor Arts Council, will present Yasmina Reza’s award-winning comedy about three friends whose friendship is thrown into chaos when one of them buys a modern painting that another considers a joke, while the third is caught in the middle trying to keep the peace, March 31 through April 9. Tickets cost $18-$22; www.pegasustheatrenj.org; 609-759-0045. Graeme of Thrones, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Avid ‘Thrones’ fan Graeme just wants to recreate his favorite fantasy saga on stage as it should have been done. He doesn’t quite have the same budget as the TV show or the performance skill required, but he does have Michael Condron (“Game of Thrones,” “Bowen Marsh”) and he’s sure George R.R. Martin would approve. Created by a team of the U.K.’s comedy writers and the producer of “Potted Potter,” April 7, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$50; www.mccarter.org; 609-2582787. “Lawrence Library PlayFest,” Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Lawrence. Ninth annual oneact play festival. Local actors will perform the staged script-in-hand readings of six one-act plays selected for performance, April 19, 7 p.m., 9 p.m. Tickets are free. Registration is required and begins April 10, 9:30 a.m. 609-989-6920. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Bubbly girl-about-town Holly Golightly couples with an up-and-coming writer to take a whirlwind tour through the exotic enchantments of urban life, April 28 through May 14. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-3697469.

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Hopewell Valley Chorus Spring Into Song, Central Church, 2015 Route 31, Ewing. The 18th-annual Spring into Song, a family-friendly, free event, presented by the Hopewell Valley Chorus. Five vocal groups will participate in addition to the Hopewell

Magic in the Moonlight “Brainerd Lake Supermoon” is among the images on view in a photography exhibit by David Nissen at The Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury, April 2-28. The exhibit features images from three sources: Cranburyiana, New York City cityscapes, and western desserts. Hours: Mondays through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2 and April 23, 1-3 p.m. An opening reception will be held April 2, 1-3 p.m. For more information, go to www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Valley Chorus: Trenton Children’s Chorus, Soulfege A Cappella (Westminster Choir College), Vox Nova, and the Trentones (TCNJ). The free-will collection supports Spring into Song Summer Scholarships for the Trenton Children’s Chorus, April 2, 2-4 p.m. For more information, email hopewellvalleychorus@gmail.com or call 609-7373177. VOICES, Mayo Concert Hall of The College, Ewing. VOICES Chorale will present a concert titled “Songs of Wonders and Triumph,” which includes excerpts of the piano four-hand “London edition” of the Brahms Requiem, played by pianists James Lubrano and Joshua Wilson, and conducted by Lyn Ransom. Also on the program will be “Choose Something Like a Star” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” poems by Robert Frost expressing the wonders of life through images of nature and aptly set to music by Randall Thompson, April 8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; tcnjcenterforthearts.tcnj.edu; 609-771-2775. “Barging Ahead: Channeling Songs of the Delaware & Raritan Canal,“ Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Lawrence. Concert by Westminster Choir College students who will be performing songs related to the Delaware & Raritan Canal and the time period of its heyday, April 9, 2 p.m. Registration is suggested. lawprogs@mcl.org; www.mcl.org; 609-989-6920. “Bach’s Mass in B Minor,“ McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Performed by the Gächinger Cantorey with the chorus and orchestra of the Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart, Hans-Christoph Rademann, conductor. Celebrate Easter Sunday with one of the greatest choral works, April 16, 4 p.m. Tickets cost $25$75; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:4510 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. Anoushka Shankar, McCarter Theatre 91 University Place, Princeton. Sitar concert by Shankar, whose latest release, “Home,” pays homage to the teachings of her father, Ravi Shankar, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$58; www.mccarter.org; 609-2582787. Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place,

Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. Exhibit features more than 40 photographs of the rock legend, and video interviews with the show’s five photographers: Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Pamela Springsteen, and Frank Stefanko. Together they revisit Springsteen’s career as a frontman and songwriter, capturing his charisma and off stage vulnerability, and documenting a great American musical legend, through May 21, 2017. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-9248144. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C.,” The exhibition will present 84 vessels and statuettes from the period, including 54 of the finest vases attributed to the Berlin Painter, providing a window into the world of Athenian society 2,500 years ago, through June 11. “Revealing Pictures.” Exhibit presenting works by 11 leading international artists: Nikolay Bakharev, Edmund Clark, Daniel and Geo Fuchs, Tim Hetherington, Pieter Hugo, Liu Zheng, Zanele Muholi, Robert Polidori, Alec Soth and Miwa Yanagi. The photographs from the Christopher E. Olofson Collection at the Princeton University Art Museum, through July 2; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788.

Princeton. Pianist Anthony de Mare asked 36 of today’s leading composers to “reimagine” their favorite Sondheim songs as solo piano works? Participants range from Wynton Marsalis, Duncan Sheik, Ethan Iverson, and Steve Reich to Nico Muhly, Fred Hersch, Paul Moravec — and even Sondheim himself, April 25, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258Art Times Two, the gallery at Princeton 2787. Brain and Spine, 731 Alexander Road, Suite 200, Princeton. “Mandala.” Paintings and prints featuring mandalas from four regional Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie artists are brought together in this exhibit. Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. “Kay Associated with Hindu and Buddhist culHackett of Stangl.” Exhibit of ceramic din- tures where, consecrated and purposed for nerware created by artist Kay Hackett in the ritual, the mandala is understood to be the “Thistle” pattern. In celebration of National abode of the deity, through March 31. Women’s History Month, through April 7; www.arttimestwo.com; 609-203-4622. “A Grounds For Sculpture History: “On the Edge,” invitational and juried exThe Land in Pictures and Words,” Lakehibit for for young and emerging artists, front Gallery, located in Robert Wood Johnthrough April 30; The Essential Paul Robeson, consolidates material from previous son University Hospital, Hamilton. Works by major exhibit on Robeson, through April members of the Princeton Photography Club 30. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday noon tell the story of how the former site of the to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. ellarslie.org; 609- New Jersey State Fairgrounds became Grounds For Sculpture, beginning in 1984 989-3632. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stock- when the Atlantic Foundation purchased 12 ton St., Princeton. “Bruce Springsteen: A acres of the old fairgrounds property adjaPhotography Journey.” Curated by the cent to the Seward Johnson Atelier, through

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THINGS TO DO April 2. www.princetonphotoclub.org/LakefrontGallery. html; 732-422-3676. “Nature’s Healing Gifts,” D&R Greenway Land Trust at the Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Exhibit includes “Mystery and Magic — New Jersey’s Pinelands” featuring a decade of photographs by Albert Horner. Artists Priscilla Snow Algava, William Dix, Karen McLean, Dallas Piotrowski, Michelle Post and Ray Yeager highlight gifts from nature, through April 7. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-9244646. Sculpture Exhibit by Patrick Strzelec, Graves Terrace at Paul Robeson Center of the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Outdoor exhibit of works by Patrick Strzelec, who makes abstract sculpture using a full range of materials. This Graves Terrace exhibition will provide the public with an introduction to Strzelec’s work preceding the installation of his work on Witherspoon Street at the site of the new Avalon Princeton residencies, through June, 2017. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777. “Gallery 33 at Comisky’s Greenhouses,” 315 Franklin St. (Route 33), Hightstown. Exhibit of landscape oil paintings by artist Paul Mordetsky. Opening reception featuring Mordetsky as well as other artists, along with live music and light refreshments, March 31 through May 18, 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/comiskys or call 609-448-1705. Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. Photography by David Nissen. The exhibit will include images from three sources: Cranbury, New York City and Western Deserts, April 2-28. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 2, April 23, 1-3 p.m. Admission is www.cranburyartscouncil.org. “Schools for the Colored,” James Kerney Campus Gallery, Mercer County Community College Trenton Hall Annex, 137 N. Broad St. (across from the James Kerney Building). Exhibit by Wendel White featuring black-andwhite images with digital media to depict the racially segregated school buildings and landscapes that existed northern states, April 6 through May 4. Hours: Mon. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to noon, 3-6 p.m., Sat. noon to 5 p.m. Opening reception, April 12, 5-8 p.m. www.mccc.edu/jkcgallery.

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Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Dean Napolitano, March 31-April 1; Mike Faverman, April 7-8; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. DL Hughley, March 31-April 1, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., April 2, 7:30 p.m., $37; Gary Owen, April 6, 7:30 p.m., April 7-8, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., April 9, 7:30 p.m., stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.

Nassau St., Princeton. The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities hosts free screening of the higher education documentary. The thought-provoking film about the systematic defunding of public higher education throughout the country will be followed by a discussion with NJASCU CEO Michael Klein, April 12, 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.njascu.org.

DANCE

Catch ‘Big Fish’ Christina Kosyla and Michael Scibilia star as Sandra and Edward in the musical “Big Fish,” presented by Playful Theatre Productions at Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, March 31 through April 9. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Country Dance, April 5, 8 p.m. (Instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $9; Saturday English Country Dance, April 8, 8-11 p.m. (instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Dancing and Dessert, Plainsboro Department of Recreation and Community Services, 641 Plainsboro Road. Ballroom dancing. Coffee and dessert, then take a dance lesson, April 15, June 10, 7-8:30 p.m., $12, $10 Plainsboro residents; 609-799-0909, ext. 1719. Dancing by Peddie Lake, 112 Etra Road in Hightstown. Instruction by Candace-Woodward-Clough in swing, foxtrot,waltz and latin dancing. Classes will begin April 27 and April 28 for four weeks. Class starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $60 per person for four-week session. Registration required, emailcandaceclough1987@yahoo.com or call 732-995-4284. Friday Night Folk Dancing, at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272.

MISCELLANY

Author Jean Hanff Korelitz, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton. Korelitz will discuss her new novel, “The Devil and Webster.” about a college president, a baffling student protest, and some of the most hot-button issues on today’s college campuses, April 2, 12:30 p.m. www.labyrinthbooks.com; 609-497-1600. David Sedaris, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Annual visit by author whose best sellers include “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” “Squirrel Princeton Environmental Film Festival. Festival feaSeeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary,” and “Let’s Explore turing a lineup of 20 films with filmmakers and other Diabetes with Owls,” April 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $50speakers presented over seven days. Films and additional $58; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. programs are scheduled both during the day and in the The Magic and History of Marquand Park, Starting at evening at the Princeton Public Library, on the Princeton Marquand Park parking lot, Lover’s Lane between Stockton University campus and at the Princeton Garden Theatre, and Mercer streets, Princeton. Join Bob Wells, associate dithrough April 2. All screenings and events are free. For a rector of arboriculture at Morris Arboretum, and Roland Machold, former Marquand Park Foundation board memfull schedule, go to www.princetonlibrary.org/peff. ber, as they share the history of the property and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection, April 8, 11 a.m. “Starving the Beast,” Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Free. Registration is required. Register at

FILM

MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of March 31 through April 6. Schedules are subject to change.

HILLSBOROUGH HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Ghost in the Shell (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20; Sun.-Thurs. 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45. The Boss Baby (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45; Sun. 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20. Power Rangers (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:40, 4:30, 7:20. Chips (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30. Beauty and the Beast (Luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 2, 4:30, 5, 7:30, 8, 10:30; Sun. 1:30, 2, 4:30, 5, 7:30, 8; Mon.-Thurs. 1:30, 2, 4:30, 5, 7:30. Beauty and the Beast (PG) Fri.-Sat. 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:10, 4:10, 7:10. Kong: Skull Island

(Luxury Recliners, Reserved Seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25; Sun.-Thurs. 1:55, 4:45, 7:35. Get Out (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20; Sun.-Thurs 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50. Life (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05; Sun.-Thurs 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35.

MONTGOMERY Montgomery Cinemas (609-924-7444): Frantz (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20. The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:20, 7:10. Wilson (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:55, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 4:55. Personal Shopper (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:40, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 4:40. The Last Word (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 2:15, 4:45, 7:15. The Salesman (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 1:45, 7:05. A United Kingdom (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40; Sun.-Thurs. 1:55, 4:30, 7:05. Lion (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 2:15,

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PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-2791999): The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG13) Fri. 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sun. 1, 4, 6:45; Mon. 5:15, 8; Tues. 2:30, 5:15, 8; Wed. 2, 4:45, 8; Thurs. 2:30, 5:15, 8. Paterson (R) Fri.-Sat. 6, 8:45; Sun. 6:15; Mon. 8; Tues.-Thurs. 2:30. Kedi (NR) Fri. 4; Sat. 1:30, 4; Sun. 4:15; Mon. 6; Tues.-Wed. 5; Thurs. 8. Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. Royal Shakespeare Company: The Tempest (NR) Tues. 7:30 p.m. Prof Picks: Night on Earth (1991) (R) Wed. 7:30 p.m. International Cinema Series: My Life as a Zucchini (PG13) Thurs. 5:30 p.m.

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Friday, March 31, 2017

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April 1 Lambing day at Howell Farm Twin lambs, newly hatched chicks and baby pigs are among the dozens of animals visitors can meet during Howell Living History Farm’s Lambing Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Throughout the day farmers will be present in the sheep barn, henhouse and pigpen to introduce visitors to the new babies born this spring. Visitors to the main barn will be able to meet the farm’s workhorses and oxen. Parking and admission are free. Howell Living History form is located on Valley Road, off Route 29, Hopewell Township. GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. For more information, go to www.mercercountyparks.org or call 609-737-3299.

April 3 Wilson School to host World Bank Economists Two economists at the World Bank will hold a public presentation, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Robertson Hall. Luís-Felipe López-Calva and Ezequiel Molina will discuss the World Development Report 2017: Governance and the Law. Released in January, the report discusses challenges faced by today’s developing countries and the processes of effective policymaking and implementation. López-Calva is co-director of the World Development Report 2017, and lead economist, Poverty and Equity Global Practice, World Bank. Molina is a team member, World Development Report 2017, economist, Education Global Practice, World Bank. The talk will take place at Bowl 016 in Robertson Hall on the Princeton University campus. For more information, go to wws.princeton.edu.

April 4 Federal Reserve talk at Dodds Daniel K. Tarullo, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, will give a public address at Princeton University beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Doods Auditorium in Robertson Hall on the Princeton campus.Tarullo submitted his letter of resignation Feb. 10 to President Donald Trump, indicating he would resign his position on or around April 5. As chairman of the Board’s Committee on Supervision and Regulation, which is responsible for regulating and supervising large and small banks since the 2008 financial crisis, Tarullo is known as the Federal Reserve’s top financial regulator. For more information, go to wws.princeton.edu.

Fusion music at Robeson Center Sonic Liberation 8 with Oliver Lake will perform a free concert at the Arts Council of Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, beginning at 7 p.m. The eight-member ensemble is rooted in the traditions of AfroCuban music and has spent years fusing that tradition with new sounds, including composed jazz, modern chamber composition, and the powerful Orisha spirit. The concert is sponsored by the Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton Public Library. The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts is located at 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For information, go to www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

LOOSE ENDS

Pam Hersh

Shing-Fu Hsueh’s American Story Over the course of the past 24 years, I have learned a lot from West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh about the environment, water quality, transportation, local governance and land use — information that’s been very useful to me professionally. But when we met a couple of weeks ago, he shared information that has left an impression upon me personally. The topic was immigration and his personal struggles about which I was completely ignorant. I assumed our meeting would focus on his decision to retire on Dec. 31, 2017 from his “career” as mayor, a job he has held since July 2001. Instead we talked about his decision to immigrate to America from Taiwan and his determination to make a difference in his new home. To me and his other professional colleagues, Mayor Hsueh is an engaging, successful environmental engineer, a four-term mayor of a thriving central Jersey community, husband to Sue Hsueh since 1971, father of two grown children (Stephen, a Princeton University graduate and financial asset manager, and Susan, a Rutgers University graduate and a teacher), and grandfather of four much-loved grandchildren whom he expects to spoil when he has more time in his post-mayoral era. His initial years in the United States as a Rutgers University graduate student gave no indication of the ultimate success and acceptance that Mayor Hsueh would achieve later in life. In 1969, “I came to America by myself [he was 25 years old]. I knew no one, had only $300 in my pocket, spoke no English, even though I could read and write it,” Hsueh said. “I lived in a very cheap apartment in New Brunswick. I did not receive a warm welcome. Society’s attitude towards me and other Chinese and Asian immigrants still was rooted in the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 that was followed by the Asian (Japanese) Exclusion Act in 1924. When I came to New Brunswick, there were very few Asians.”

West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh (second from right) at a ribbon cutting at Duck Pond. In February, Hsueh announced he would not seek a fifth term. The Chinese Exclusion Act, explained the mayor, was the first law implemented to prevent a specific ethnic group from immigrating to the United States. It was repealed on Dec. 17, 1943, but the prejudicial treatment continued. The Immigration Act of 1924, or Johnson-Reed Act, including the National Origins Act, and Asian Exclusion Act was a federal law that limited the annual number of immigrants who could be admitted from any country. The reasons for these bans a century ago are similar to those reasons recited nowadays in justification of today’s immigration bans: social (America-first homogeneity); economic, taking jobs from “Americans” defined as those already in the country; and political, the fear of domination by a hostile power. In the 1960s, even though the rationale for the bans was no longer relevant (the quota law was repealed in 1965), “the anti-Asian sentiments lingered. I spent a lot of time by myself and focused on my education,” Hsueh said. “I guess you can say that being unpopular and having no money to spend had its advantages. I had plenty of time to devote to my studies.” Mayor Hsueh graduated from National Taiwan University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. In the United States, he earned an M.S., M.Ph., and Ph.D. at Rutgers in chemical and environmental engineering. He is a Registered Professional Engineer, a Registered Professional Planner,

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and a Certified Public Manager. In 1974, he joined the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in the area of wastewater management and finished his career there as administrator for the water supply administration. During New Jersey’s longest drought period (from 1998 to 2002), he was the key person in managing the state’s water resources. He and his wife decided to move to West Windsor from Hillsborough. Devotion to community soon become a way of life for Shing Fu Hsueh — his desire to give back to his community and his country was intense, in spite of the cool reception he received initially in America. With the same energy and focus he had given to his studies at Rutgers, Hsueh pursued community engagement at first as an appointed member of municipal boards and commissions and then as an elected official. “I signed up to participate on the West Windsor Board of Health even before we physically moved to town. . . . Then I volunteered to serve on the environmental commission.,” he said. “Steve Decter, who for years volunteered in local government to make West Windsor community a better place to live, recruited me and later became my campaign manager.” Prior to being elected mayor, he was a member of the township council from July 1993 until July 2001, serving four years as council president. “Two months after I became mayor for the first time, 9/11 oc-

curred,” Hsueh said. “At that point, I decided to retire from DEP and devote my entire life to my community. . . . When I ran for mayor in 2001, I promised that integration and connection for West Windsor was my goal, a clear sense of community and sense of place.” Accomplishments that occurred in Wet Windsor on Mayor Hsueh’s watch include the lowest municipal portion of a property tax rate in Mercer County; the first nationally accredited municipal senior center in New Jersey; open space preservation, about 50 percent of West Windsor’s lands are preserved; a farmers market; bikeand pedestrian-friendly road design, Grover’s Mill Pond cleanup; Alexander Road bridge reconstruction, and much more. Mayor Hsueh is most pleased, however, that West Windsor truly is a community of diversity, in terms of age, ethnicity, religion, and economic status. Certainly, Mayor Hsueh with Taiwanese roots no longer can feel like an “outsider” as he did in 1965. The 2010 United States Census counted 27,165 people as West Windsor residents, 37.71 percent being Asian. To keep diversity and the issue of human rights a priority, he established the Human Relations Council. “Muslim and Jewish people pray together, rich and poor people work and play together,” he said. “Change in the town will happen and there is a lot more to be accomplished in West Windsor in terms of land use planning and development and redevelopment and transportation accessibility, but the core of West Windsor as a diverse and socially just community must stay the same. . . . “The rejection of immigrants seems so ridiculous. The whole state of New Jersey comprises immigrants. Immigrants are the backbone of America. Everyone, except the American Indians immigrated. We all have come from somewhere to look for opportunities to build a better life without destroying the hope and dreams of others.”

Faith Bahadurian

Sunday roast, Italian style A roast is a special occasion, denoting an afternoon with enough leisure to tend to the oven occasionally, and a commitment to a “statement” meal when it’s ready to serve. This was the case at my Italian maternal grandparents’ house on Pine Street in Princeton, where we enjoyed many a Sunday afternoon dinner. I can still visualize my place at their table, although I remember the meaty spaghetti sauce and exquisite desserts most of all, maybe because my mother also served excellent roasts at our own house. My uncle Alex (my grandparents’ youngest) is a serious foodie to this day, and he reminisced in an email a few years ago, “Especially I would like to know how Mama and Zia Mary did Sunday pork and beef roasts, truly, even the very best restaurant meals I have had did not compare. The thought of Mama’s pork roast gravy makes me drool!” My mother’s specialty was a stuffed breast of veal, something I’ve made myself occasionally over the years — especially when ShopRite had it on sale for just 99 cents per pound! But I haven’t taken that on recently, so a recent lunchtime found me at Chick and Nello’s Homestead Inn in Hamilton for their Wednesday veal breast special (available at lunch and dinner). While it didn’t have a bread stuffing, it did have a nice vein of herbaceous “pesto” running through it, much like the roast pork recipe below. My mother basted hers with pan drippings and white wine, so there was plenty of “jus” to serve with the veal. The Homestead’s came with lots of jus, too, somewhat salty, but that was softened by deliciously caramelized hunks of roast potatoes served alongside, just as my mother often did. Of my hundreds of cookbooks, it seems only “Joy of Cooking” has a recipe for this dish, which instructs us to cut a pocket in a breast (or shoulder) of veal, stuff it with a simple dry bread stuffing, and sew or tie it shut. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, place seasoned veal on a rack in a roasting pan, and put in the oven, lowering heat to 325. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes per pound, basting occasionally. I always pour a cup or so of white wine in the roasting pan to start and replenish if needed to keep

“Rosbeef,” made by the author. the drippings from drying out and sticking. Slow roasting at low temperature is the way to go with this economy cut. When it’s done, let it rest, then cut it into fat slices and serve with drippings. Here are a couple of more roasts from cookbooks I’ve recently added to my library; I’m sure my Grandmother and Zia Mary would approve. Rosbeef (Roast Beef) Adapted from “Carne, meat recipes from The American Academy in Rome,” Christopher Behr, The Little Book Room (2016). Eye round is an economical cut, but quite lean, so I’ve always had trouble getting it rare, moist, and tender. But with this recipe I had great results! Be sure to slice thinly, to enhance tenderness. I also had the butcher wrap it in a thin sheet of fat and tie it. Next time I might rub some garlic on it, too. — F.B. One 3- to 4-pound boneless eye round roast Kosher salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided Trim meat of silver skin and connective tissue. Season generously with salt and rest in refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours, which begins to tenderize the meat. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Blot the meat dry with paper towels to encourage browning. Rub 1 tablespoon oil all over meat. Heat a large skillet then add remaining oil and

sear meat on all sides over medium heat. This should take about 10 minutes. Put meat on a wire rack in a roasting pan. Roast in oven for 1½ to 2 hours, to 120 degrees internally. Remove from oven, tent beef with foil and allow it to rest at least 30 minutes before slicing thin and serving. Arista di Maile (Florentine Pork Roast) Adapted from “Florentine: The True Cuisine of Florence,” Emiko Davies, Hardie Grant (2016). “Arista” means best, a name that supposedly resulted from the first time this was served, in 1439, to an international meeting of bishops in Florence. A delighted guest is said to have exclaimed “Arista, arista!” In the cookbook (which I highly recommend) the roast is shown surrounded by chunks of browned potatoes. — F.B. One bone-in pork loin or rib roast, about 2Â¼ pounds Extra-virgin olive oil Leaves from one rosemary sprig, finely chopped 8 to 10 sage leaves, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced or mashed 4 ounces (Â½ cup) white wine Bring pork to room temperature. Cut along the bone as if you are going to remove it, but instead leave it attached by about 1Â¼ inches at bottom. Preheat oven to 320 degrees. Mix rosemary, sage, and garlic and add salt and pepper. Place half of mix along the cut you just made and rub the rest around the rest of the meat. Tie with string to hold the roast together and cover bones with foil to prevent burning. Roast, skin side up, on a metal rack in a pan. Pour over white wine to coat meat and drip into tray below rack. Bake about 50 minutes, to an internal temperature of about 150 degrees. Remove from oven, turn heat up to 430 degrees and return to oven for 5 more minutes to crisp the skin. Rest the meat for at least 15 minutes, uncovered, then slice thickly between the bones. Faith Bahadurian blogs at njspice.net (also Twitter @njspice).

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HEALTH MATTERS

Dr. Benedict E. Asiegbu

Having choices can enhance birth experience

Where do you want to have your baby? Who will be with you during labor and delivery? Do you want an epidural or other pain medications? Expectant mothers have many choices when it comes to childbirth. And while there are seemingly endless factors to consider, research suggests that when women have choices about their labor and delivery and are involved in the decisionmaking process they are more satisfied with their birthing experience. At the Center for Maternal & Newborn Care at University Medical Center of Princeton (UMCP) women have a variety of options to support their childbirth experience and provide peace of mind throughout the delivery process.

Most women deliver their babies in a hospital, and most deliver vaginally. But whether you are expecting your first baby or preparing to welcome another child, childbirth is a different experience every time — one that is based on a variety of personal choices. Two of the biggest choices are who is going to deliver your baby and how are you going to manage pain? Some women prefer an obstetrician, while an increasing number are choosing certified nurse midwives to care for them during labor and delivery. Much of the role of a midwife is to support normal physiologic birth by avoiding medical interventions in healthy patients. High-risk patients

such as women with certain health conditions or who are expecting multiples, are typically cared for by obstetricians who are specially trained to handle complications. When it comes to pain management, the decision is highly individualized. In many cases, pain may be managed with techniques that support the natural process, such as water therapy, massage, movement and switching positions, and birthing balls. Medication is another option, and many women opt for an epidural, which can help relieve pain during labor, while still enabling them to stay awake and alert. Once an epidural is administered, however, it limits the ability to walk around and can slow the progression of labor. You will also need continuous monitoring of your baby’s heart rate. Certified nurse midwives are trained to administer epidurals. It’s important to note that even if you plan not to use medication during delivery, it is OK to change your mind during labor and

to request pain relief. Some other questions that you should consider as you plan to deliver your baby include: Who will be with you during labor and delivery? Your spouse or partner? Mother? Sister? Other friends or family members? Creating a supportive environment can help you have a positive experience. Do you prefer to be in a particular position during delivery? Traditionally, women were advised to lie on their backs during labor. Today, women have a range of choices and are often encouraged to walk around and sit up during labor. Does the facility where you will deliver promote skin-to-skin care? Skin-toskin care means that immediately after delivery your baby will be placed on your chest or abdomen. Skin-toskin helps babies maintain their own body temperature, increases restful sleep for babies, stimulates brain development, stabilizes heart rate and breathing patterns, increases a breast-feeding mother’s milk production, and improves parent/infant

bonding. Do you want to breastfeed? The choice of how you feed your baby is yours. Choosing to breastfeed can be a rewarding experience and the health benefits can be significant for you and your baby. Lactation counselors and consultants can offer support. What if you experience complications? The majority of births in the U.S. are normal deliveries, but, complications can arise. You should be confident that no matter what type of birth you choose that advanced care is available. Think about your options in advance of delivery and discuss your preferences with your care provider and whether your expectations can be met. While birthing plans are helpful, recognize that your plan may need adjusting once your baby is ready to enter the world. The Center for Maternal & Newborn Care at UMCP provides a supportive environment for labor, with nurses who provide education and birthing options and pain management to

support women throughout labor and delivery. Care is delivered by a team of family health specialists, including boardcertified obstetricians and gynecologists, nurses who are certified in neonatal and perinatal care, and certified nurse midwives. In addition, anesthesiologists are at the hospital 24/7 and maternal fetal medicine experts are available for women with highrisk pregnancies. Neonatologists from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are on-site to care for the newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To learn more, or to find an obstetrician/gynecologist or certified nurse midwife associated with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonbabies.com or call 888-742-7496. Benedict E. Asiegbu, M.D., F.A.A.P., is board certified in neonatal-perinatal medicine and pediatrics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Medical Director of Neonatology at University Medical Center of Princeton.

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WHAT’S IN STORE

Rich Fisher

So much to discover at Perennial Home

There are some gift stores that just have it, whatever “it” is. As soon as you walk in, the feeling hits that, “I don’t need anything, I don’t want anything, but I’m going to leave here with something.” And that’s what “it” comes down to upon meandering into Perennial Home in Hightstown. Located on West Ward Avenue off Route 33 by the Hightstown Diner, Perennial Home is one of those places that oozes coziness and radiates excitement all at once. A visitor feels nestled and right at home, but tingles at the thought of purchasing something unique, either for themselves or a friend. “People can always find something here,” owner Karen West said. “Especially if you need a difficult gift to buy, or you’re looking for somebody who’s particular. People always come in typically for gifts like that. Depending on what it is . . . it can be anything from a retirement gift to new homes.” And it can be for folks of all ages, as children even stop buy and make purchases for as low as $10. It’s truly a wonderland of fun. One of those places where there isn’t much room to move but it doesn’t matter because you’re always facing something that might be of interest, whether it’s a lamp made of barrel hoops, a mailbox with a post shaped like a cactus, or an array of eye-catching art. And then there is West, who not only owns and operates the shop but is its lone salesperson. She is low pressure and lets visitors browse all they want. If help is needed she springs into action and not only assists a customer with the inventory, but will darn near know what they’re having for dinner that night and where they are going on vacation this summer. “Mostly, this is about people,” West said. “That’s what this business is all about. People come in here, it’s a very personal place. I know about people’s children getting married and people adopting children. I’m here by myself and everybody is talking to me at once. I introduce everyone to one another and everyone gets to talking to one another and helping each other with whatever they came in here for. They realize I’m one person.” Raised in the Yardville Heights section of

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Hamilton, West attended St. Anthony High School (now Trenton Catholic Academy), Mercer County Community College and Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey). While majoring in graphic design and advertising design in college, West worked in the jewelry department of the now defunct Dunham’s department store in Hamilton. Killing time one day, she pulled apart a jewelry display and began to assemble it. “A girl who worked there came in one day and said ‘Oh, you’re the one doing this,’ and I was like ‘Uh oh, busted,’” West said. “She said ‘No, I hate doing these displays, I’ll give you anything you need to do them, just let me know.’ I was basically doing her work but I was so bored I didn’t mind.” Her efforts were noticed by the Dunham’s in Lawrenceville and, still in her freshman year of college, Karen went to do display work for that store on a full-time basis. She would attend school in the first part of the day and then go in to work at night. West remained with Dunham’s after graduating from TSC and also began to pick up side jobs. At one point she worked all day at her fulltime job then headed to a flower shop in the Forrestal Center to handle their window displays. Moving to JC Penney from Dunham’s, West would help open new stores by creating displays. “I’d go in and there would be a shelf there and they would say ‘You’re doing the children’s department,’” she said. “Other people were opening all the boxes but I had to create everything. It was crazy but it was fun. I met everybody from the Eastern Seaboard.” In 2002, an acquaintance wanted to open a home furnishing and accessories store and urged West to be her partner. Perennial Home opened that year, moving into a building that was once a lumber company and a mechanical shop. In fact, there are still some of the mechanical desks in the back room. Five years later, West took over as sole owner and had to navigate her way through the burst of the building bubble. She downsized and took the store in a new direction. “When this started it was during the building boom and all these neighborhoods were pop-

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Perennial Home owner Karen West promises there’s something for everyone at her store. ping up around here,” West said. “This was where you came to get all your furniture and things. Unfortunately a lot of these places didn’t survive. It was a bad time. “That’s when I realized ‘OK, my house is done, so what am I still buying?’ I brought it back to me. And I thought, you always have birthdays, you always have anniversaries, you have all these seasonal holidays. So that was going to be my focus. Custom furniture people were no longer a part of this.” The inventory has turned to smaller furniture, pillows, quilts, mirrors, lamps, florals, artwork, candles, wedding items, European pottery, handmade jewelry, picture frames, baby items, holiday accessories and much more. The inventory is constantly evolving as different merchants show up at different times with different items. West utilizes a plethora of artists and crafters and many of them are local. Hamilton Square resident Judy Pugliese, who has sold paintings and decorative painted items at Perennial Home for years, feels the shop is nice showcase for an artist’s work. “Karen has a knack for displaying my artwork in interesting and creative ways,” Pugliese

said. “It has been great exposure for me and I’ve met so many wonderful people.” David Jackson, another Hamilton Square resident, works wonders with fixtures and at one time built a table out of a bicycle. “I never know what he’s bringing me,” Karen said. “It’s always interesting and imaginative. And Judy’s stuff is always great.” East Windsor’s Lilia Jobaira also lets the creative juices flow, as witnessed by her hand-crocheted elephant that can serve as a throw. Jobaira provides cards with her gifts made by Debra Greenberg, who makes sparkling, beautiful gift cards. The locals just keep on coming. Ann Traina makes bracelets out of buttons, Beth Stephano deals in hand-blown glass, Marianne Resto produces soaps; Cindy Lombardo creates lotions; Barbara Cato and Janice Anselowitz make handcrocheted pieces for babies; Pam Young also makes baby crochets and baby dresses, Joan Sicherman and her friend, Andrea, dabble in cutting boards; Gail Harrison makes hand quilted products and Kathy Stanish creates quilts and pillows. The beauty of it all is how Karen West takes a seemingly endless variety of items and weaves them all together into an appealing display. She utilizes all those years of creating displays to make the appearance of her own business inviting. Nothing looks out of place. Every item seems to belong right where it is. “I had two women come in and say it was like a spa, it was so comfortable,” West said with pride. “I wanted something comfortable. I always wanted it to be a place where anybody can walk in and maybe you’re having a bad day, so sometimes you just want to get what I call a ‘me gift’ or a little something.” With the amount of unique items on hand at Perennial Home, it’s a good bet there’s at least one thing that appeals to whoever walks through the door. And they’ll likely realize that immediately upon entry. Perennial Home is located at 119 W. Ward St., Hightstown. For more information, go to perennialhome.com, email perennialhome@verizon.net, or call 609-448-8830.

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Shop Talk is a weekly notebook covering the latest deals and events happening in the area’s stores and businesses. To submit an item, email rfisher@centraljersey.com, and enter “Item for Shop Talk” in the subject field. This week’s items are as follows: Princeton Learning Cooperative has announced that Jon Lambert, owner of the Princeton Record Exchange, will be recognized at its Celebration of Self-Directed Learning, April 29, 2-4 p.m. The event is being held at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center at 1 Preservation Place in Princeton. The Self-Directed Learning Award is given to community members who took an independent educational path and have gone on to create successful and meaningful lives. “Jon’s life reflects the creativity, vision and hard work that self-directed learning embodies. We’re thrilled to have Jon share his story at this year’s celebration,” said Princeton Learning Cooperative co-founder, Joel Hammon. The Princeton Record Exchange is listed as one of the best music stores in America by Rolling Stone, CNN, Time, and others. “It is an honor to be singled out for this

award by The Learning Cooperatives,” Lambert said. “There were many challenges traveling down a non-traditional path, and I am happy, if a little surprised, to have succeeded as well as I have. I have great empathy for those starting out on their own personal journeys, so it is my hope that sharing some of the principles that guided me will help them as well.” Food and drinks will be donated by Small World Coffee; Lillipies; The Bent Spoon; McCaffrey’s; and Nomad Pizza, among others. Event sponsors include Classical Pilates; Kenney, Chase and Costa; Shibumi Farm; Pinneo Construction. Live music will be performed by current teen members. For more information and to reserve a free ticket, go to www.learningcooperatives.org. For more information on Princeton Record Exchange, go to www.prex.com or call 609-9210881. *** Salt Creek Grille has announced Dan Luber as its new executive chef, overseeing the creation and execution of the restaurant’s highly acclaimed, award-winning menu. Luber received his culinary training at the

Art Institute of Philadelphia. His culinary style embraces fresh, local ingredients with a modern twist. As a south Jersey native, one of Luber’s favorite dishes to prepare is Jersey scallops with wild mushroom and mesquite grilled asparagus with a lemon and red pepper gremolata and beurre rouge. He pulls inspiration from his staff, close friends and family to create unique, flavorful dishes. Prior to joining Salt Creek Grille as a sous chef, Luber spent a year at Redstone American Grill in Marlton. He has also worked at the ChopHouse in Voorhees and Witherspoon Grill in Princeton. One of the new dinner specials will be the 12-ounce prime rib, which is slow roasted and herb encrusted with garlic and thyme and offered with a house or Cesar salad. It is offered every Sunday-Thursday for $32. For more information, go to www.saltcreekgrille.com. *** ShabTooChic, a furniture refab shop that services custom vintage furniture and décor, is moving from its location in the Tomato Factory in Hopewell, to its new location at 37 W. Broad

St. in Hopewell. The Grand Opening will be March 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. and April 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will feature refreshments, door prizes and a min painting demonstration. Owner Elizabeth Murphy is teaming up with Sophia Rose Designs, as ShabTooChic provides furniture painting and workshops of all levels starting in April. Learn how to transfer a treasure from shab too chic. For more ,call 609-5716100. *** Suburban Transit/Coach USA has announced two new commuter lines; South Brunswick (8A Park & Ride) to Jersey City; and Hillsborough to midtown Manhattan. Both routes are available round trip and are currently up and running. Effective immediately, enjoy the comfort of temperature controlled, rest room and WiFiequipped motor coaches during the daily commute to and from work. The bus company is committed to delivering safe and reliable service to all its potential customers. Tickets for both routes are available at www.suburbantransit.com.

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