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Local non-profit organizations receive $2,000 in grants By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Nearly a dozen Hopewell Valley nonprofit groups have been awarded grants totaling $2,000 by the Hopewell Harvest Fair Board of Trustees. The 11 grant recipients, all based in the Hopewell Valley, range from a running club for children to community choral groups and those that provide support for
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special needs children. Money for the grants is generated through the annual Hopewell Harvest Fair, which is set for Sept. 22 in Hopewell Borough. A percentage of proceeds from the fair goes directly to the grants program, which has distributed more than $200,000 in grants since its inception in 1987. The Hopewell Harvest Fair is all about community, said Julie Sansone, president of the
Hopewell Harvest Fair’s Board of Trustees. “On the day of the fair, we bring thousands of residents together for a day of family fun. It is also a fundraiser. The proceeds from the event are invested directly back into the community through our grants,” Sansone said. This year, grants were awarded to Central NJ Let Me Run, which is a running club for 4th- and 5thgraders; Costume Hangers, which
will use its grant to pay for shipping costs to provide costumes to children in need; and HomeFront, which will provide enough money for one week’s worth of food for its food pantry. Recipients also include the Hopewell Elementary School PTO, which will use its grant for a science assembly in connection with the school’s science fair; the Hopewell Public Library, which will buy a magazine display rack
for the library; and Hopewell Valley Central High School for a scholarship for a graduating senior. The Hopewell Valley Chorus and VOICES, which are community choral groups, will use their grants for a student conductor initiative and educational programming, respectively. The OSIP Foundation, Inc., will use its grant to pay for signs
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By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
A 19-year-old man who entered Hopewell Valley Central High School without permission Friday afternoon is facing multiple charges for the intrusion. Foster Krupa, of Lawrence Road in Lawrence Township, was charged with criminal trespassing and causing or risking widespread injury or damage, police said. School security cameras showed that Krupa was allowed into the high school by a student who opened a door to let him inside. Police do not believe the student knew Krupa, but was trying to be polite. It is believed that Krupa entered the school to visit a friend. Shortly after Krupa entered the high school, a staff member confronted him because he did not recognize the man as a student, police said. Krupa identified himself and said he lived in Lawrence Township. At that point, officials said Krupa ran out of the school - with school personnel in pursuit. The foot chase occurred during dismissal time at the high school and Timberlane Middle School. Hopewell Township police responded, but they could not find him. It is believed that he fled in a car. As a precaution, a lockdown was initiated at the Toll Gate Elementary School, Timberlane
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Throughout the country, students gathered and held walkouts to remember the 17 people who were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Fla. Above, hundreds of students at The Pennington School conducted their own walkout in an effort to “stand out and support legislative changes that will contribute to school safety,” officials said. Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife Tammy sent an enthusiastic video message to the students supporting their call to make changes. Below, students congregated on the turf field outside of Hopewell Valley Central High School memorializing the lives lost in Parkland. There, pupils also stood in silence in the hallways. The names of those killed were read each minute of the 17-minute event.
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cake. For additional information visit our website Registration is now open at www.pqmonline.com. for the Spring 2018 season of the Hopewell Valley Soc- Winter clothing cer Association, a recre- bag sale ational program for players The Hopewell Comof all skill levels. We are munity Closet will hold open to boys and girls from its winter clearance “bag” 3-years-old through the sale on Saturday, March eighth grade. Visit hvsasoc24, from 9 a.m.- noon at the cer.org for more details. Hopewell UMC, 20 Blackwell Ave., Hopewell BorEaster bunny ough. at PQM Everything you can stuff in a bag for $3. All Spring has sprung and our winter inventory must things are hopping at Pengo to make way for spring nington Quality Market as and summer items. Men’s, the PQM Kids’ Club continwomen’s, children’s clothues the tradition of giving a ing, shoes and handbags, free gift to all the parents in accessories are included in the community: a beautiful the sale. We have sizes for picture of your child with infants and children and the Easter Bunny. They will mens’ and ladies’ clothing be taking free kids’ pictures from extra small to size 3X. with the Easter Bunny on The mission of the Saturday, March 24 from 11 Hopewell Community Closa.m. to 3 p.m. in the PQM et is to provide access to Corner Café. free or low cost clothing If your child is not a to individuals and families PQM Kid’s Club Member, that are financially strugthey can sign up on the spot gling while maintaining with an easy to complete aptheir dignity and providing plication found at the courclothes to meet their needs. tesy booth. Signing up will This outreach is sponsored entitle each kid to a free by the United Methodist treat weekly, as well as par- Women of Hopewell Methticipation in other Holiday odist Church and donations Kid’s Club Events. Kid’s accepted support UMW Club members also receive missions in the nation and a birthday card that provides world. a discount on their birthday Note: We are located up the stairs and through the Red Door of the old church building! Look for our new sign. For more information, call the church office at 609-466-0471 or e-mail us at connect@hopewellmethodist.org.
Alliance (HKA) will hold its ninth-annual large flea market inside the cafeteria of Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) on Sunday, March 25, from noon through 3 p.m. Now is your chance to get a head start on spring cleaning and grab some great deals on a wide variety of items, all for a great cause. HKA volunteers gladly will accept deliveries of donated new or gently used household items, books, toys or clothing in good condition at the high school on Saturday, March 24, from noon through 3 p.m. Please no holiday decorations, electronics, televisions or large furniture. Sandwich wedges, soft pretzels, home-baked goods, and hot and cold beverages will be available for purchase. All net proceeds from this ninth 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 more information about this HKA flea market, please contact HKA president Dr. Lillian Rankel at 609-7378345 or hopewell.keroka. alliance@gmail.com.
Kunkel Park Easter Egg Hunt
The Pennington Parks & Recreation Commission will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at Kunkel Park. The park is located on King George Road and we ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the Indoor flea event so the egg hunt can market start on time. Children ages The Hopewell-Keroka 2-10 are welcome to join
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in the fun and please bring your own basket. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at the event. There is no rain date, for further information please contact all Michelle Needham at 609-818-1450.
St. Matthew’s Church, Pennington. An intermediate class will follow each week at 5:30 p.m. For more information, or to register, call Bev Tucker at 609-737-1384 or e-mail taichibev92@gmail.com
Bus tour of the Eastern Sourlands
Call for talent for Mic Drop 2018
On Saturday, April 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., experience the magic and rich history of the Sourlands, an unspoiled landscape of forested ridges, pastoral farms and a special refuge for heroes, patriots, artists and, yes, even ghosts. Tour the famed Lindbergh home, inside and out. Enjoy the Sourlands in the springtime. Learn the legends and lore of your own backyard paradise, home to numerous unique animals and plants. Learn about the Sourland Mountain environment and heritage - and how to protect this special place for future generations. Tickets will go on sale soon. Subscribe to Sourland Conservancy’s eNewsletter at www.sourland.org to receive event information and registration links.
Register now for Tai Chi Sometimes referred to as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is a low impact weightbearing exercise known for its ability to improve overall health and well-being. Participants report greater balance, flexibility, strength and a sense of well-being along with relief of fatigue, stiffness and stress reduction. A beginner’s class will start Monday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m. for 10 weeks in
The Hopewell Valley Youth Chorale invites musicians of all kinds to send in submissions for the organization’s Mic Drop event scheduled for Saturday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Hopewell Theater in Hopewell Borough. All types of musical acts are welcome to apply – from rock bands to saxophone soloists. The submission form and all additional details about applying may be found at hvychorale.org/ micdrop. All applications must be submitted by March 20. Those who are accepted will be notified by April 10. Cash prizes of $500, $250 and $125 will go to the first, second and third prize winners.
Kindergarten registration at HVRSD Kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year has begun 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, 2018, per Board policy #5112). Registration forms are available online through the district website by clicking on the “Registrar” link located under the Main Menu/ Offices option. If you don’t
have Internet/printer access, the Registrar or Office of Curriculum & Instruction Office can supply you with the appropriate forms. School visits will be held at the four elementary schools on the following dates: Bear Tavern on March 26-28; Toll Gate Grammar on March 27-29; Hopewell Elementary on March 26-28; and Stony Brook on April 10-12. Appointments must be made for the school visits when registering.
Volunteer stream monitoring training
Help us monitor stream health in the Sourlands by attending a two-part training presented by AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassador, Fairfax Hutter, and Sourland Conservancy Intern, Lucas Norfleet. Volunteers must attend both sessions: April 12, 7-9 p.m. the Barn at the Hunt House (near Pennington) Introduction to Stream Health - indoors; April 14 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Fiddlers Creek Preserve (near Titusville) Stream Health Assessment. No experience necessary. Training is free, but space is limited. Registration is required. http://tiny.cc/SourlandStreams. Sponsored by the Sourland Conservancy, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, Central Delaware Watershed, Raritan Headwaters Association and Mercer County Park Commission.
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sizes newborn to 3X. e There’s something for -everyone — men, women -and children — for a freenwill donation or free to ethose who are financially ;struggling. n Shop hours are Saturydays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. -The Hopewell Community eCloset is in Burton Hall of nthe Hopewell United Meth-
odist Church in Hopewell Borough. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes and handbags are accepted at business hours. m The mission of the yHopewell Community gCloset is to provide access sto free or low-cost clothing -to struggling individuals ,and families. y This ongoing outreach is operated by the Unitded Methodist Women of , e m 4 s -
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Grants Hopewell United Methodist Church. The freewill donations support UMW missions. The church is at 20 Blackwell Ave. More information is available at www. hopewellmethodist.org.
Heirloom blanket on sale The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hopewell Fire Department is selling a oneof-a-kind heirloom blanket featuring nine historic sites in Hopewell. It is available in four colors: cranberry, hunter green, duke blue and black on a natural background. The blanket measures 48 by 68 inches and includes a brief history of each landmark shown on the blanket. The cost is only $40 each. The landmarks are St. Michael’s Orphanage (1898), Old School Baptist
Church (1715), Hopewell Academy (1756), Hopewell House (circa 1700), John Hart Monument (1865), Hopewell Fire Department (1911), Pierson/Gantz residence (1891), chocolate factory (circa 1900) and railroad station (1882). Blankets can be purchased by calling Mary
Lockdown Continued from Page 1A Middle School, Hopewell Valley Central High School, the Pennington School and the Pennington Montessori School until 3:25 p.m. Police officers were stationed at the schools for added security. Meanwhile, Hopewell Township police dispatchers were able to locate Krupa’s address in Lawrence Township based on
Anne Van Doren at 609466-3060 or emailing hopewellblanket@gmail. com. Supplies are limited. Send items to amartins@ centraljersey.com or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609-874-2163.
Continued from Page 1A promoting sportsmanship at local athletic fields, and Union Therapeutic Horseback Riding will take its grant to cover the costs of installing a wheelchair ramp. We Care Special Sports’ grant will provide for a social skills scholarship. Although the Hopewell Harvest Fair is six months away, the group is forming its 2018 planning committee and invites residents to volunteer to take part in or-
ganizing this year’s fair. “We encourage anyone who has enjoyed the Hopewell Harvest Fair in years past to thnk about how they might be able to lend a hand,” said Heidi Wilenisu, who chairs the planning committee. “Volunteering is a fun, rewarding and easy way to meet new people and celebrate the community we all love,” she said. More information is available by visiting www. hopewellharvestfair.org.
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By Michele S. Byers
It’s beautiful out - grab a friend and go outside! It’s a beautiful day and you’ve got some free time. Will you spend it outdoors in nature or hanging out with your friends? Don’t answer – it’s a trick question! You don’t have to choose. It turns out that being social is one of the best ways to enjoy nature. A recent study, “The Nature of Americans,” found that although most folks say nature is a top interest, they don’t actually spend much time outdoors. The majority of adults surveyed averaged five or fewer hours a week outside, or less than an hour a day. “Time spent on computers and TV towers over time spent outdoors,” said David Case, the main author of the study and the keynote speaker at the New Jersey Land Conservation Rally on March 2 in New Brunswick. But there’s hope! The best way to attract more people outside, according to Case, is to make nature experiences social. “Adults don’t like being in nature by themselves,” he said. “When adults talk about their experiences in nature, their memorable moments nearly always involve other people.” According to Case, most people don’t need to be sold on the value of nature. They already enjoy nature and recognize its benefits. “It’s fundamental to human health and well-being,” he said. So should you organize a bike ride with your kids or a bird-watching walk with friends? Yes and yes!
But don’t sit home on your couch if friends and family aren’t available. New Jersey has tons of outdoor clubs, meetups and organized nature events. Joining these groups is a great way to both expand your social circle and enjoy the benefits of spending time in nature. Here are some suggestions: • Join a ranger or naturalist guided walk at a park or nature preserve near you. County parks often provide full calendars of outdoor events, including hikes, kayak paddles, bike rides, nature walks, horseback trail rides and more. • Traveling outside your area? Try a state park. Hardly a day goes by when there isn’t something fun and interesting happening at one of New Jersey’s state parks, forests and recreation areas. For a calendar of events at state parks and forests, go towww.state.nj.us/dep/parksandfo rests/calendar/ index.html. • Join clubs and meetup groups with a focus on the outdoors. Whether you’re young or old, a novice hiker or an experienced backpacker, there’s one for you. The granddaddy of all hiking clubs is the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), which offers dozens of hikes every month in New Jersey and surrounding areas. The Outdoor Club of South Jersey just celebrated its 50th anniversary, and offers bicycling, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, camping, backpacking and cross-country skiing. In northern New Jersey, a club called the Tristate Ram-
blers offers a hike nearly every day – even on weekdays, when many outdoor clubs are idle. • Try specialized groups, like Adventures for Women, the New Jersey Young Professionals and the NJ 1K Club, a “peakbagging” club that climbs all of New Jersey’s mountains higher than 1,000 feet. • If you are sitting too much at work, take a “walking meeting” outside with colleagues. On a walking meeting last week, we at New Jersey Conservation Foundation were thrilled to see a large black bear. Talk about getting the creative juices flowing! For a list of many of New Jersey’s hiking and outdoor clubs, go to www.njhiking.com/hiking-clubs-nj/. To find additional clubs, go to meetup.com, and enter your zip code to find groups for hikes, dog walks, bike rides, mountain climbing, skiing, sailing and more. To read “The Nature of Americans” and see more recommendations for getting people outdoors, go to https://natureofamericans.org. The study is based on interviews and surveys of more than 10,000 adults and children, and offers interesting insights into their views of nature, what draws them outside, and what barriers keep them indoors. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Playing hide-and-seek with the township committee
To the editor: I am writing in response to last week’s letter to the editor by L. Helena Bouchez, which was entitled “We as a community should get involved.” We, as a community, would like to get involved, but Hopewell Township’s Kuchinski-Blake administration, which has proven to be the least transparent administration in many years. The administration, in my opinion, intentionally goes out of its way to prevent public involvement. Their hostility to transparent government includes, to name a few: • Hiding and concluding secret negotiations with Affordable Housing builders without a single work session to allow the public to suggest ideas; • Hiding behind a self-imposed 3 minute time limit for individual public comment; • Hiding from the public by holding closed meetings during public meeting times; • Hiding meeting minutes from the public in violation of state law. While Ms. Bouchez accurately recalls the transparent 2015 township committee administration of Mayor Harvey Lester and Deputy Mayor Todd Brant, she has not been paying attention to the constant shenanigans of the Kuchinski-Blake administration or, worse, she consciously chooses to ignore administration road-blocks to public participation as well as disregards the many letters to the editor, including my own, which show that the Kuchinski-Blake administration refuses to be accountable to the public. Then again, the Kuchinski-Blake administration seems to count on their political supporters to excuse, distort, and Legal Notices TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 85, LOTS 3, 4, 5.01, 7, 24 AND 30 AND BLOCK 86, LOTS 32, 33, 34 AND 130, KNOWN AS THE ZAITZ NON-CONDEMNATION AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7 AND AMENDING CHAPTER XVII, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT,” ARTICLE VIII, “ZONINGGENERAL PROVISIONS,” SECTION 17-138.b, “ZONING DISTRICTS” TO ADD SUB-PARAGRAPH 24 TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL This ordinance amends Chapter XVII, “Land Use and Development,” Article VIII, “ZoningGeneral Provisions,” Section 17-138.b “Zoning Districts” by adding a sub-paragraph 24 to designate Block 85, Lots 3, 4, 5.01, 7, 24 and 30 and Block 86, Lots 32, 33, 34 and 130 known as the Zaitz Non-Condemnation Area in need of Redevelopment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7.c. A copy of the ordinance is available at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection. This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on March 12, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 26th day of March, 2018 at the Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk PP, 3/16/18 Fee: $31.62 TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED The Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer, has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 5(1)(a). The contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk. AWARDED TO: Mason, Griffin & Pierson SERVICES: Affordable Housing Legal Services TIME PERIOD: March 12, 2018 to December 31, 2018 CONTRACT AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $1,000.00 __________________________________________________ AWARDED TO: SERVICES: TIME PERIOD: CONTRACT AMOUNT:
Phoenix Advisors Financial Analysis with respect to Redevelopment Agreements March 12, 2018 to December 31, 2018 Not to Exceed Various Escrow Accounts Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk
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misrepresent their record of public hostility. Exactly what Ms. held in front of a formal township committee meeting, where Bouchez is doing in her letter. questions and concerns could be publicly addressed and recorded. They were a poorly organized, public relations effort Harvey Lester to sell the project to angry residents. Titusville I say that residents need to keep complaining and hold the Hopewell Township Committee accountable for the horrific Dissenting views should process. We need to ask the following questions: • Why is there no money left in the affordable housing trust be welcomed fund? To the editor: • Why do we have to build 2,881 market rate homes? L. Helena Bouchez wrote in her March 7 letter to the editor • Why are we building on the west side of Scotch Road? that the affordable housing decision is out of the hands of our • Why did we spend $6.5 million to buy PennyTown at the local government. Yes, the court handed down the decision to height of the market, a property which now sits empty and build the 653 units, but who determined the additional 2,881 unsaleable? In a township that has always extolled their fiscal market rate homes be built? That happened in closed door ne- management, I note that the affordable housing trust fund sits gotiations between members of the township committee and empty at the very moment that we need to tap it. developers this past summer. With no public work sessions of• Where are the traffic, environmental, water, and service fered, citizens could not voice their ideas and concerns. After impact studies? signing secret contracts with developers without public input, The committee should welcome, not stifle, opposing opinthis committee has shown that it does not care about transpar- ions. Instead, during township committee meetings, the public ency. can only speak for three minutes and on occasion, they have Ms. Bouchez also comments that any further discussion brought in a police officer to sit at the back of the room. We about affordable housing should end because it’s not in the should all insist on a process that reflects the values of our best interest of the township. Whose best interest I ask? Per- community, a commitment to open dialogue, and a broad invihaps the developers who signed those contracts. What about tation to the expertise that resides throughout our community. the residents who live on Diverty Road who were blindsided by the fact that 78 affordable housing units and 301 market Cheryl Edwards rate homes will be built on the Zaitz tract behind ShopRite that Hopewell Township will impact all of their homes. Some will have housing units a mere 50 feet from their kitchen windows. These residents Taxpayers deserve transparency had no opportunity for input before the contact was signed. To the editor: Many months after that action, two information sessions were I have attended many township committee and planning held advising the Diverty residents about the “improvements to their neighborhood.” These information sessions were not board meetings and have felt that public participation is being suppressed. Residents wishing to speak at public comment are subjected to time limits and are unable to respond to answers Legal Notices given. In what feels like an effort to intimidate the public, at TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL some meetings a police officer has been present and at many MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY meetings, residents are sworn in before speaking, as if we AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RO RESEARCH OFFICE ZONE TO PERMIT INCLUSIONARY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND were testifying at a trial rather than attending a local meeting. AMENDING CHAPTER XVII, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT,” TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP Additionally, there has been no transparency. Both the OF HOPEWELL (BMS) township committee and planning board have only recently This ordinance proposes amendments to certain provisions of Chapter XVII of the Code of made meeting minutes available to the public, as required by the Township of Hopewell entitled the Hopewell Township “Land Use and Development Ordinance” to facilitate the production of low and moderate housing pursuant to third round law. The minutes had not been posted for over a year. Is this an affordable housing proceedings in the Law Division of the Superior Court encaptioned In the Matter of the Application of the Township of Hopewell, Docket No. MER-L-1557-15 effort to keep facts out of the eyes of the taxpayers? (Mount Laurel). The intent of this ordinance is to provide a reasonable opportunity for Our elected and appointed officials represent the residents affordable housing on RO-1 zoned land through the use of conditional use standards because such standards afford the land owner the maximum opportunity to utilize its site in of Hopewell Township so dialogue with the public is key. accordance with the RO-1 non-residential standards while permitting a defined number of affordable and inclusionary housing units. However, decisions are being made before there is a chance A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 for any public input. It appears the planning board simply rubWashington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business ber stamps decisions that were already made behind closed hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection. doors by our officials and private developers. At the FebruThis Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on March 12, ary meeting one of the planning board members commented 2018. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 9th day of April 2018, at the before a crucial vote, “a lot of what we’ve been asked to apMunicipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, prove are things that have already been given to us because beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. they are part of some other settlement agreement.” This kind Laurie E. Gompf of maneuvering violates the spirit of open government, and Municipal Clerk prevents the planning board from fulfilling its role to protect HVN, 1x, 3/16/18 Fee: $33.48 the township. We, as taxpayers, have been denied the opportunity to have TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL any real say in this process. I would urge all township citizens MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY to attend these meeting to shine as much light as possible on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF township activities. Those who are chosen to serve the resiMERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, RE-ESTABLISHING A DEER MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE dents of Hopewell Township owe the taxpayers transparency in the process and a realistic opportunity to participate in imThis ordinance amends and supplements Chapter II, “Administration, Section 2-37, “Deer Management Advisory Committee” to re-establish the Deer Management Advisory portant discussions, after all, we are the ones who will be payCommittee and by adding a new subsection 2-37.9 “Goals.” ing, both literally and figuratively, for the decisions that they A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business make for years to come. hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection.
This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on Monday, March 12, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 26th day of March 2018, at the Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk HVN, 1x 3/16/18 Fee: $
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HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3450 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-018319-17
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BETWEEN: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC vs DIANE PULLEN, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Melanie Phillips Pennington
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, March 21, 2018
Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Ruth Luse
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Editor Emeritus
Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
Dimensions: (approx): 3.47 AC Nearest Cross Street: PINE HILL ROAD - Mailing Address: 180 Locktown-Sergeantsville Road, Stockton, NJ 08559 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 $351,297.35 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. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. 2018 Taxes: QTR2 05/01:$1,905.45 Open. 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.
Premises commonly known as: 45 CORYELL STREET Tax lot 13 IN BLOCK 1037 Dimensions: (approx): 16 FEET BY 82 FEET Nearest Cross Street: GEORGE STREET - Mailing Address: 45 Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Michele Nesbihal
General Manager mnesbihal@centraljersey.com 145 Witherspoon Street P.O. Box 350 Princeton, N.J. 08542
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 $275,429.80 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. 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
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF RAS CITRON, LLC (973) 575-0707 DATED: February 14, 2018
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IN THE LIBRARIES Events at the Penning- p.m. Larry Kidder talks about ton Public Library, located at 30 North Main Street his book Crossroads of the Revolution: Trenton 1774in Pennington, include: Living History: Jac- 1783, in which he argues queline Kennedy Onassis that Trenton, New Jersey, - Preservation and Grace, played a large role in the years during the Revoluan American Legacy Sunday, March 25, 3:00 tionary War and is significant for more than just being p.m. Portrayed by Jill Law- the location of a famous batrence, American Historical tle. Exhaustively researched Theatre, a nonprofit organi- and beautifully written, this zation specializing in first- is the story of revolutionary person living history pre- Trenton, NJ, both a critical supply post and a crucial sentations. Catapulted onto the junction halfway between world stage when her hus- loyalist New York and paband, John F. Kennedy was triot Philadelphia. Getting Started with elected president, she quickly observed that America’s Medicare: An Educational rich cultural and architectur- Workshop Tuesday, April 24 at 6 al past was being destroyed in the name of progress. p.m. Presenter: Devin Rubin, Jacqueline embarked upon a series of preservation ef- Golden Years Design Benforts: first the White House efits, Inc. Come to an educational and eventually Grand Central Station in NYC. Her workshop to learn the ins work helped bring about the and outs of Medicare. Many Historic Preservation Act of are confused by their op1966: the most far-reaching tions, especially since evpreservation legislation ever ery individual’s situation enacted in the United States. is different. Devin Rubin Actress Jill Lawrence will lead you through the brings Jackie O to life by in- Medicare maze. Come learn terpreting her personal and about original Medicare and professional struggles and how it works with private victories in a poignant por- Medicare supplements and trait of the First Lady, wife, Medicare Advantage plans. mother and activist. Jacque- We will go over your Mediline’s gift to the future was care options and you will to preserve the past. Meet leave the workshop with a Jacqueline – a great Ameri- thorough understanding of can Legacy who wore many how Medicare works and how to pick the right plan hats, not just her pillbox. This program is funded for your situation. Regisby the New Jersey Council tration: kha@penningtonlibrary.org for the Humanities. Swim Team Film Baby Boomer: Senior Center Discussion Group Screening Sunday, April 29 at 3 Wednesday, March 28, p.m. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The documentary Voice your opinions about what you would use “Swim Team” chronicles and like to be included in the the overwhelming struggles design of the new Hopewell and extraordinary triumphs Valley Senior Center. In- of three young athletes with formation from this discus- autism and shows how a sion group, combined with swim team can bring hope input from other discus- to a community. In New Jersey, the parsion groups throughout the valley will help guide the ents of a Mikey Mcquay, planning for the new cen- take matters into their own ter. Please come and help us hands. Michael and Maria understand what is needed, Mcquay form a competitive wanted and dreamed for in swim team, the Jersey Hamthe new senior center. This merheads, recruiting didiscussion is for our Baby verse teens on the spectrum Boomer generation who and training them with high uses the senior center infre- expectations and zero pity. quently or not at all. Please In addition to Mikey, other RSVP to Liz, 609-537-0257 featured swimmers include by Wednesday, March 21 if Robbie, who says he aspires you are interested in attend- to be faster than Michael Phelps, and Kelvin, who ing. Spring Glass Votive has Tourette’s syndrome in addition to autism. Decorating Made over the course of April 2 - 5, Drop-in, two years, “Swim Team” HVRSD Spring Break Create stained glass vo- follows the challenges the tive candle holders with tis- swimmers face, both persue paper. One glass votive sonally and as a group. The and tea candle will be pro- movie also trails their parvided per person. All ages. ents, who raise their chilAuthor Talk: Larry dren — mostly teenagers Kidder - Crossroads of — without a rule book, at the Revolution, Trenton times feeling isolated themselves, but finding camara1774-1783 derie in one another. Free Sunday, April 22 at 3 00239150.0923.02x4.9.KarrenDeSimone.indd
screening. Post film Q&A with Producer-Director Lara Stolman. Registration: kha@penningtonlibrary.org Ongoing: 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. English Language Conversation Sessions: Meeting leader Bambi Hegedus has tutored professionally and on a volunteer basis for 25 years. Participants at these relaxed and informal sessions should have some knowledge of English. Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of the participants. Please e-mail trussell@penningtonlibrary.org for more information and to register. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. 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 for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles. Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome. Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month. Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September. Adult Book Discussion
Group: Drop by our longrunning, monthly book discussion group for lively and stimulating conversation. Registration is not necessary. December 7 - Book and Film - Hidden Figures. First Thursdays at 2 p.m. Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club: Designed for people who barely find enough time to breathe, this book club will read only a short work per month-nothing longer than 120 pages. Dec 12 - The Lemoine Affair by Marcel Proust. Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Hopewell Branch Library on Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m. The Women’s History Month Read-In will involve community members sharing their favorite excerpts by female novelists, activists, poets, etc. Bring your own to share! Refreshments will be provided. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609737-2610. Thinking of adopting or fostering a dog from an animal shelter or rescue organization? Have you already opened your home and heart to a rescued dog-if so, thank you as there are so many who wait! Join Pam Morgan, a certified Tellington Touch Practitioner for companion animals, for Animal Rescue: Do the Right Thing on Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. This session will share information, dispel myths and provide helpful connections to start or sustain you on your journey with a great friend. Regis-
tration requested at www. mcl.org or call the library at 609-737-2610. 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 and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-7372610 or email avanscoy@ mcl.org. Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Anna Van Scoyoc at 609-7372610. If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of getting rid of, the library will take them for its local history collection. Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30, preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in our upstairs Children’s Room for stories, songs and activities. Traditional Book Club: Meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome. Hopewell Public Library (466-1625) is located at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available on the website - redlibrary.org, and on Facebook.
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When the orthodontist finds it necessary to move the jaws into a new position, orthodontic “headgear” may be used in young children. This extra-oral appliance consists of a face bow and an elastic and cloth strap that encircles the head and fits into bands on the upper first permanent molars. By using the head and neck as a stable anchor from which pressure may be exerted on the teeth and jaws, the orthodontist may pull the upper jaw back while the lower jaw grows forward. Because headgear is worn behind the neck, it is inherently visible. However, most patients wear their headgear at home for 1012 hours/day. In addition to straightening your teeth, orthodontic treatment will enhance the structure of your mouth to help combat other dental issues. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC. at 609-730-1414. We use the latest technological advances in the industry, such as invisible ceramic braces and Invisalign, along with the latest in computer technology to ensure that you receive the most effective care possible. We are located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.
P.S. High-pull headgear, which has a wire connecting to the teeth and a strap that goes over the back of the head, is typically used to correct an open bite in children by slowing down the vertical growth of the upper jaw and eruption of the upper molars.
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RELIGIOUS NOTES St. Matthews’s Episcopal - 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. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages four years through eighth grade meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under four years. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visitwww.stmatthewspennington.org. First Baptist, Pennington — 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 — Regular Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor. The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs, including an elevator for wheelchair accessibility, wireless hearing aids and handicapped parking is available. The church is at 60 S. Main St. For further information on youth and adult Sunday school and special programs, call the church office at 609-7371374 or visit www.pumcnj. com. St. James R. C. Church — 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 609737-6912. 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 — The morning worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 18. The morning message will be given by Rev. Kate Hillis. Pastor Kate’s Lenten series is called, Earth Tones—The Landscape of Lent. The topic this week is Cave. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Adult Small Study Group meets at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings. At this time they are studying Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life. Children’s Sunday school meets during the morning service. Book Talk will be meeting on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. to discuss the book, Hidden Figures: the True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly. All are welcome to join in the discussion. Hopewell United Methodist Church offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. The church is located on 20 Blackwell Ave. It is handicap accessible. For more information about the Church and its programs, please contact Pastor Hillis at 609-4660471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.org. You can also visit us on Facebook@ HopewellMethodistNJ. Hopewell Presbyterian — 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. St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — 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 Ave-
nue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609-4660332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell. org. Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available at 8:45 a.m. and church school for children, youth and adults is at 9 a.m. Worship services begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by fellowship time. Communion is the first Sunday of every month. There is also a class for adults on Thursday evenings at 6:55 p.m. Check our website home page for information about adult education offerings. There is a Bell Choir, and choirs for all ages. Call the church office for details, or look at our FOCUS newsletter under the ‘about us’ section of our website. All are welcome. The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 10:45 a.m. the Adult Education class meets in the Heritage Room. All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, six miles south of Lambertville near the foot of the Washington Crossing Bridge. Additional information may be found by visiting www. titusvillechurch.org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or calling (609) 737-1385. 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 609737-0922. Visit the church’s
website at bethelpenning- family-friendly. All are Vince Gartland will lead an ton.org for more informa- welcome, come as you are. hour long program to help tion. TUMC was founded in parishioners gain a deeper Titusville United Meth- 1806, and is located at 7 understanding of the scripodist — TUMC offers a Church Road in Titusville. tural and liturgical events weekly Sunday Family St. George R. C. of Holy Week. Participants Worship Service at 10 a.m. Church — The Church of will be led through a scripThe TUMC Book Group Saint George, 1370 River tural timeline of Holy Week meets the second Wednes- Road (Route 29) Titusville, beginning with the triumday of the month at 7 p.m. holds Masses on Saturdays phal entry of Jesus on Palm There are small group dis- at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at Sunday to the Resurrection cussions each month dur- 9 and 11 a.m. on Easter. This scriptural ing the summer on the first Daily Mass is Tuesday overview will be followed and third Sundays at 9 a.m. through Friday at 7:30 a.m. by an outline the liturgy of All are welcome to attend. Sacrament of Reconcilia- Holy Thursday, Good FriTUMC Youth Group tion is Saturdays from 4:30 day and the Easter Vigil. An meets Sunday evenings, to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. opportunity for questions twice a month. Holy Com- Michael J. Walsh is pas- and comments will follow. munion is celebrated each tor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is With few exceptions, only month. “Celebration Sun- the pastoral associate. The religious institutions locatday” is an after-worship religious education office ed in or serving Hopewell coffee hour served every phone is 609-730-1703. Valley will be included in fourth Sunday. Parish phone is 609-737- this column. Email updated TUMC is known as a 2015. information to amartins@ “praying church” whose On Sunday evening, centraljersey.com so it arworship style is casual and March 25 at 6 p.m., Msgr. rives by 3 p.m. Friday. 00245502.1111.03x5.25.WilsonFuneralHome.indd
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Obituaries
Susan (Simcha) Rudolph, 64 On March 4, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Susan died at 64. She was the devoted daughter of Florence Marcus and the Late Richard E. Rudolph. Predeceased by brother Richard E. Rudolph, Jr. Susan is survived by loving siblings: Riki (Les) Fried, Jane (Yisrael) Herscovici, Erik Rudolph, Ryan (Megan) Rudolph, Shelly (Don) Phillips, Lisa (Wendel) Mailman; devoted companion Chris Berry; and many nieces and nephews. Susan was an avid traveler. She volunteered at Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, The Watershed Association and other local nature organizations. She was a supporter of The Nature Conservancy. She loved nature and especially wildflowers and worked to convert their three acres of lawn into a meadow of native wildflowers and grasses. Service and Internment was held on March 5. Obituaries
Agatha Ronyecs, 91 Agatha Ronyecs passed away on March 4, 2018 in Alpharetta, Georgia at the age of 91. She was born in Portage, PA to Rose and Stanley Skutch, joining 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Agatha graduated from Portage High School and worked in Detroit, Michigan during World War II. She moved to Trenton, N.J where she met her husband of 67 years, Ernest (Ron) Ronyecs. They moved to Pennington, N.J. in 1956 and were active members of St. James Catholic Church and Colonial Sportsmen’s Club until their recent relocation to Georgia. A kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many she is survived by her husband, Ron Ronyecs, her daughter Renee Libby and husband Budd, son Ronald Ronyecs and wife Laurie, and 4 grandchildren, Kelly and Cory Eck, Kyle and Brett Ronyecs. She will be interred at Georgia National Cemetery in Marietta, GA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: St. James Catholic Church at 115 E. Delaware Ave. Pennington, N.J. 08534 in memory of Agatha Ronyecs. Condolences can be sent to Ron Ronyecs at 100 Somerby Drive, Apartment 3156, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
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