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Neurologist charged with sexually assaulting patients

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

A former chief neurologist at Capital Health Systems’ Institute of Neurosciences in Hopewell Township has been indicted on eight counts of sexual assault and seven counts of criminal sexual contact, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri.

Dr. Ricardo Cruciani, 63, of Wynnewood, Pa., was indicted on March 9 by a Mercer County grand jury, Onofri said. The indictment alleges that he commit-

ted sexual assault and touching by use of physical force or coercion on seven women victims between January 2014 and January 2016.

Several of the women came forward to report the incidents after they learned that Dr. Cruciani had pleaded guilty last November to groping women in a Philadelphia, Pa., clinic.

He is also facing charges of sexually assaulting multiple female patients while working in New York, where he pleaded not guilty to sex abuse charges, including rape.

He was released after posting a $1 million bond.

Prosecutors in New York were alerted to the doctor’s alleged crimes when a former patient called the Manhattan district attorney’s sex crime hotline.

Since Dr. Cruciani is a specialist who deals with rare syndromes that cause debilitating pain, the women told detectives that they felt they had no other option than to continue seeing him.

The victims allege that he would assault them by groping, forcefully kissing them and non-

consexual sex.

More than a dozen women have come forward to speak out against Dr. Cruciani.

Onofri said the charges are a result of an investigation by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Unit and the Hopewell Township Police Department.

If anyone has additional information, please contact the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Special Victims Unit at 609-989-6568.

Dr. Ricardo Cruciani

County academy graduates 18th class of police officers Mercer County dignitaries and law enforcement officials from around the county gathered March 9 to celebrate the graduation of the 18th basic class of police officers from the Mercer Police Academy.

An audience of several hundred family members, friends, and members of a number of law enforcement agencies saw the class of 45 cadets receive graduation certificates to officially make them police officers. The commencement was held inside the gymnasium at Mercer County Community College (MCCC).

The graduates endured 22 weeks of training at the academy in all aspects of law enforcement and will now serve in many different Police Departments within Mercer County and elsewhere.

The cadets are the 18th police class of the academy, which was created in October 2006 and provides a facility and resources to train law enforcement recruits in Mercer County. The academy is on the grounds of MCCC. Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes congratulated the graduates and assured them they would have the full support of their communities.

“As you join the ranks of your fellow police officers wherever you will serve, do so with the full understanding that your commitment and sacrifice is appreciated by each and every one of us here,” he said.

Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler asked the graduates to hold dearly the importance of returning home safely to their families each night.

“In return,” he said, “the communities you serve will ask you to continue your daily commitment to public safety and to remain steady in your role – no matter what obstacles or threats are placed in front of you.”

Peter Buchanan, who will join the West Windsor Police Department and was chosen by his fellow graduates as class speaker, saluted his classmates for their perseverance during their time at

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Certificates were presented to the graduates of the Mercer Police Academy’s 18th basic class of police officers on March 9 at Mercer County Community College. Each graduate endured 22 weeks of training in all aspects of law enforcement and will soon begin serving throughout the county. the academy.

“These weren’t an easy 22 weeks for us,” he said. “We sweated, we hurt and we were tested mentally and physically time and time again. We have failed, we have fallen and we’ve been knocked down. Yet the men and women of this class have always found a way to get back up and come together as a team.”

Also addressing the class were Police Academy Director Martin P. Masseroni; Prosecutor Angelo Onofri; Hopewell Township Police Chief Lance Maloney, president of the Mercer County Chiefs of Police Association; and Dr. Jianping Wang, MCCC president.

Also in attendance were Freeholders Ann Cannon, John Cimino, Pasquale Colavita and Samuel T. Frisby Sr. During training, the class stud-

ied in disciplines such as use of force, firearms, vehicle pursuit, hostage negotiation, advanced crime scene processing, and domestic violence prevention, among others.

Several cadets received awards at the graduation ceremony for their excellence in training. Michael Tilton, who is joining the Trenton Police Department, was chosen by his classmates to receive the Certificate of Merit awarded by the N.J. Police Training Commission to the best allaround graduate. Peter Buchanan, West Windsor Police Department, received the academic award; Kyle McGuire, Ewing Police Department, earned the firearms qualification award with a perfect score; Christian Crawford, West Windsor Police Department, received the physical training

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

email messages from parents after they learned that Princeton High School will begin the day at 8:20 a.m. The change will take effect this September.

“There are a lot of logistical issues that we have to hurdle,” Murray said. Starting the school day later in the morning at the high school would have an impact on after-school activities, because they would start and end later.

Revising the starting time for Hopewell Valley Central High

award; and Adam Joyce, Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, received the emergency vehicle operations award.

The Mercer Police Academy consists of two classrooms specially designed for the needs of law enforcement training, and recruits use MCCC grounds, its library and its gymnasium for training purposes. The campus includes a padded training room that is used for “defensive tactics” classes. A shooting range in Hopewell Township operated by the prosecutor’s office is part of the academy as well.

The following is a list of the graduates and the law enforcement agency each will join: Bordentown Township Police Department: Michael Moloney.

Bridgewater Police Department: Kristofer Grimm.

Ewing Township Police Department: Kyle McGuire, Matthew Wherley and Charles Wyckoff.

Florence Police Department: Korey Linico.

Hamilton Police Department: Denita Allen and Alexander Zuzzio.

Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office: David Gaughan.

Mercer County Sheriff’s Office: Garrett Bezek, Marvin Deleon, Adam Joyce, Brandon Kent and Jason Magrelli.

Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office: Chantel Church, Jeffrey Dominguez, Victor Hojasbravo, Jose Malave, Robert Massa and Steven Sabo.

New Jersey State Park Police: Carolyn Edwards.

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Local schools considering later start times Could Hopewell Valley Central High School follow the lead of Princeton High School and begin the school day later? Possibly, but there are budget implications that have to be considered, school district officials said.

The issue was raised at a recent school board meeting by school board President Alyce Murray, who said she received many

School, which is currently 7:45 a.m., has been discussed over the years, but there are logistical issues that have to be considered, Murray said.

There is support for starting classes later than the current 7:45 a.m. starting time. The research is “overwhelming” that teenagers need more sleep and that they tend to go to bed later, she said.

But to make the change, she said, school districts have to be respectful of everyone involved.

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It would be good to do additional research, perhaps even looking at the experiences of other school districts and how they accomplished it, according to Murray.

For example, the Princeton Public School District is spending more money for busing, Murray said, so there could be financial implications. Starting classes later for the high school is something that should be discussed during the budget process, she said.

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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 things are hopping at Pen- our winter inventory must nington Quality Market as go to make way for spring the PQM Kids’ Club contin- and summer items. Men’s, ues the tradition of giving a women’s, children’s clothfree gift to all the parents in ing, shoes and handbags, the community: a beautiful accessories are included in picture of your child with the sale. We have sizes for the Easter Bunny. They will infants and children and be taking free kids’ pictures mens’ and ladies’ clothing with the Easter Bunny on from extra small to size 3X. 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 application found at the cour- their dignity and providing tesy booth. Signing up will clothes to meet their needs. entitle each kid to a free This outreach is sponsored treat weekly, as well as par- by the United Methodist ticipation in other Holiday Women of Hopewell MethKid’s Club Events. Kid’s odist Church and donations Club members also receive accepted support UMW a birthday card that provides missions in the nation and a discount on their birthday world.

For more information, call the church office at 609-466-0471 or e-mail us at connect@hopewellmethodist.org.

Indoor flea market The Hopewell-Keroka 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.

Trump tax reform and retirement The first major tax reform since 1986 was passed in December 2017. While much attention has been paid to how the tax law affects corporations, the question for the rest of us is: how will this new tax law affect me and my retirement?

On Monday, March 26 at 10 a.m. at Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, this presentation will go over the details of the new tax law, including the planning opportunities that you have to

save more money. Victor J. Medina, a Pennington-based estate planning attorney and financial advisor will be the speaker. He is the founder of Medina Law Group, concentrating on estate planning, and the founder of Make It Last Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisory firm focusing on investments, insurance, and planning for retirees.

Registration requested by calling Liz, 609-5370257.

Cooking for empty nesters Join Elisa Sautter as she discusses how to make and freeze meals for one or two people and how to make and freeze smoothies. We will make a smoothie to sample during the presentation. Wednesday, March 28, 10 a.m. at HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington.

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 event so the egg hunt can start on time. Children ages 2-10 are welcome to join 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.

day, April 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the Pennington Presbyterian Church. Our speaker will be Courtney Ducharme, a retired US Air Force officer. Upon retiring, Courtney served the defense community as a consultant for three years. She will speak to us about her experience working at the VA hospital in New York City over the past year. Bring your sandwich, fruit, beverage and light dessert will be provided. The speaker will begin at 12:45 p.m.

Coffee and Connection with Democrats Join us for an open house coffee break to connect with local Democrats on Fri. April 6, from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Stop in at Sourland Coffee, 250 South Main St., Pennington, to meet some new friends, and learn how you can get involved.

For more information, email info@hopewellvalleydems.org.

Bus tour of the Eastern Sourlands

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 animals and plants.

Brown bag lunch unique Learn about the Sourland The April Brown Bag Mountain environment and Lunch will be held on Fri- heritage - and how to pro-

tect 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 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

Call for talent for Mic Drop 2018

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.

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Cash prizes of $500, $250 and $125 will go to the first, second and third prize winners.

Kindergarten registration 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.

Community Closet clothing The Hopewell Community Closet has reopened and has fall and winter fashions for all ages and sizes newborn to 3X. There’s something for everyone — men, women and children — for a freewill donation or free to those who are financially struggling.

Shop hours are Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

The Hopewell Community Closet is in Burton Hall of the Hopewell United Methodist Church in Hopewell Borough.

Donations of gently used clothing, shoes and handbags are accepted at business hours.

The mission of the Hopewell Community Closet is to provide access to free or low-cost clothing to struggling individuals and families.

This ongoing outreach is operated by the United Methodist Women of 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 blankets 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 Anne Van Doren at 609466-3060 or emailing hopewellblanket@gmail. com. Supplies are limited.

Proceeds support the auxiliary.

One Spirit Yoga One Spirit Yoga returns to the train station at 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings from October through May. Bring a yoga mat, a beach towel as well as any other props you like to use and wear stretchable clothing. This class is open to the public and all levels are

welcome. Come out and practice yoga to calm your mind, relax your body and restore your spirit.

For questions, email Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast.net or call 609-333-1188.

Adopt-a-Flag Program The Pennington Parks & Recreation Commission is seeking donations to purchase flags to display along Main St. and Delaware Ave. during the months of May through September. The flags cost $42 and can be purchased as a donation on behalf of someone special or in memory of a loved one. The commission will send a letter of acknowledgment to the person whom the flag was purchased for noting the name of the donor and reason for the donation.

Donors will also be acknowledged in the local newspapers and at borough hall. To Adopt a Flag, pick up a form at Borough Hall or go to www.penningtonboro.org/Adopt_a_Flag.pdf.

For further information, contact Annemarie Hofacker via e-mail at amhofacker@gmail.com.

Mahjongg Thursdays in Hopewell

trance is free, but pre-regis- contact information. tration is required for firstAuxiliary time players.

For more information, meetings slated 609-737-0605, ext. 668.

The Hopewell Fire DeStamp club posts partment Ladies Auxiliary schedule meets the first Thursday of Coryell’s Ferry Stamp each month at 7:30 p.m. at Club is open to anybody the firehouse, South Greeninterested in stamp collect- wood and Columbia aving and related subjects. enues, Hopewell.

In August the group meets New members are welsocially at homes. Monthly come. Contact membership meetings are on the first and Chairwoman Mary Anne third Mondays.

Van Doren at 466-3060 for On the first Monday of more information. any month, the site is the Deats Building, 122 Main Post 339 St., Flemington. On the third Monday of the month, meetings, events the site is The Crossing Hopewell Valley AmeriUnited Methodist Church, 1896 Wrightown Road, can Legion Post 339 meetings and events are held at Washington Crossing, Pa. For information, call 19C Model Ave., Hopewell 215-598-7534 or 908-806- Borough.

7883.

Noel Singer is commander. For information, Join Girl Scouts call the American Legion Girls in grades kinder- Office at 609-466-0316. garten through 12 will make new friends and have new experiences and opportuniSend items to amartins@ ties in art, science, nature centraljersey.com or fax to and community service when they join Girl Scouts. 609-924-3842. The deadline For information, go to for submissions each week gscsnj.org/join or email is 3 p.m. on Friday. For dehvgsinfo@gmail.com with tails, call 609-874-2163.

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riola, Walter Deleon, Julio Beginners and expe- Continued from Page 1A rienced players alike can Princeton Police Depart- Estrada, Nicholas Hogan, come down to the Hopewell ment: Ryan McDermott and Cornell Huff, Anthony Kubish, Lukasz Kulis, CoTownship Municipal Build- Adam Santos. ing, located at 201 WashSomerset County Sher- rey McNair, Lizmary Riington Crossing-Pennington iff’s Office: Christofer vera, Vishan Singh, Hector Rd. in Titusville, from 1:30- Aboosamara and Samuel Solares, Michael Tilton, Derick Tosado, Tamar Wil3:30 p.m. on Thursdays for Marton. weekly Mahjongg.

Trenton Police Depart- liams and Gregory Woods.

West Windsor Police New players are encour- ment: Manuel Acosta, aged to attend and shadow Dariel Bacilio, Christopher Department: Peter Buchanexperienced00256889.0217.03x10.18.BeckerNose&Sinus.indd players. En- Bustamante, Anthony Ca- an and Christian Crawford.

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By Michele S. Byers

Feeling off? Go for a walk and feel better!

There’s no “magic potion” to cure everything that ails us, but a nonprofit health group is touting the next best thing: walking.

Walk with a Doc, whose mission is to encourage physical activity and reverse the effects of sedentary lifestyles, says walking is the most effective way to improve the health of people of all ages.

Walking is low-impact and easy on the joints. It can be done anywhere. And, according to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Once people start walking, they’re hooked!

Walk with a Doc’s website lists 100 great reasons to lace up your sneakers and get moving. Here are some highlights: Blood pressure - Regular exercise makes your heart stronger, and a stronger heart pumps more blood with less effort. When your heart works less, the force on your arteries decreases, lowering blood pressure. “Becoming more active can lower your systolic blood pressure — the top number in a blood pressure reading — by an average of 4 to 9 millimeters of mercury. That’s as good as some blood pressure medications,” wrote the Mayo Clinic.

Stress – Stress causes deterioration of the brain - especially the hippocampus, which controls memory. That’s why people become forgetful when stressed. Exercise elevates the brain’s production of hormones that help with improved cognitive function, mood and learning. In addition to reducing stress, walking can make you smarter!

Cholesterol – Studies show a relationship between exercise and reducing the so-called “bad” cholesterol, known

as LDL. Exercise stimulates enzymes that help move LDL from the blood and blood-vessel walls to the liver. From there, cholesterol is excreted. The more you exercise, the more LDL your body expels.

Weight control – Unfair as it seems, metabolism varies from individual to individual. A lucky few inherit a speedy metabolism. Men tend to burn more calories than women, even when they’re not moving. And metabolism slows steadily after age 40. You can’t control your age, gender or genetics, but a brisk walk will speed up your metabolism.

Joints – Walking helps maintain cartilage health, and building stronger muscles means less pressure on joints.

Heart health – The heart is a muscle, and exercise makes it stronger and increases its efficiency. Walking can also lower heart rate and reduce the incidence of heart attacks.

The average heart beats 80 times a minute – that’s 115,200 times in a day! – but those who exercise regularly tend to have lower heart rates.

Digestion – Walking stimulates digestion. And because exercise can accelerate breathing and heart rate, it helps with the natural contraction of intestinal muscles.

Backaches – Walking strengthens the muscles in your feet, legs, hips, and torso, increases the stability of your spine, and conditions the muscles that keep your body in the upright position. Walking improves circulation, nourishing the soft tissue in the spinal structure and removing toxins. It also improves flexibility and posture, allowing a greater range of motion.

Diabetes – Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is linked to behavioral and lifestyle factors, in-

cluding excess weight, lack of exercise and smoking. Not only can walking help with weight loss, but studies found that the adrenaline rush and stress relief from exercising reduces cigarette cravings.

Increased life expectancy - The World Health Organization recommends 2.5 to 5 hours of brisk walking per week, or less time with more vigorous activities. Studies found that people who get the full recommended amount of exercise have an average 3.4-year gain in life expectancy. Even those who got only half as much exercise lived an average of 1.8 years longer.

For the full list of 100 reasons to walk – each of which links to an article or study – go to http://walkwithadoc.org/ why-wa lk/.

Walk with a Doc organizes public walks led by local physicians. While walking, you’ll get your medical questions answered by doctors. For a nationwide listing of doctor-led walks, go to http://walkwithadoc.org/our-lo cations/ walk-directory/.

But if there are no doctor-led walks nearby, go with friends, an organized group or by yourself. The important thing is to get started and keep it up! And to amplify the positive health impacts, walk outside in nature. Any exercise is good, but studies show that walking in a natural setting provides the biggest boosts to mental and physical health.

Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

Former mayors are promoting ‘alternative facts’

They know that the affordable housing settlement provides an opportunity for the construction of affordable housing but does not mandate it. And they know that the public will have many opportunities between now and some future year when shovels are in the ground to voice their opinions. Our Planning Board does not operate in secret. They know this, too, but want you to believe otherwise.

They ignore this reality to promote themselves. And they are bizarrely supported by Committee Member John Hart, who approved the unanimous, bipartisan settlement agreement last year but keeps denying he supported it.

It’s just horse feathers to claim that the public has been shut out of the process and has no voice. That is simply false. People, follow the dictates of Lester-Edwards at your peril; they are looking for non-thinking followers.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Civility needed, Mayor Kuchinski To the editor: As I sat in the March 12 Hopewell Township Committee meeting, I became increasingly appalled at the behavior of Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and the township committee’s efforts to stifle public opinion.

The committee’s use of a three-minute clock is a blatant limit on the public’s freedom of speech. During public session, each person gets only three minutes to speak, even if there are only five people in the audience, and people are no longer permitted to speak again even after all others have finished. If a person goes beyond the three-minute time limit, they are told in a harsh voice by the mayor to sit down. Their efforts are disrespectful to the public and a clear attempt to stifle dissent to their one-party rule.

Sparks flew at the March 12 meeting. Mayor Kuchinski gave former Mayors Harvey Lester and Jon Edwards the three-minute clock treatment, as I like to call it. But the surprise of the night came when the Stony Brook Watershed Director, Jim Waltman, came up to the podium to discuss the building of affordable housing units around the Bristol Meyers Squibb ring road.

Mayor Kuchinski apparently did not like Mr. Waltman’s ideas. Just one minute into Waltman’s time, Mayor Kuchinski harshly interrupted him and asked him to speak with respect. Everyone in the audience appeared to be taken aback by his behavior, and complete silence prevailed, except for one voice who shouted, “that’s the director of the Watershed, mayor,” as if to remind the Mayor to whom he was speaking.

Later that evening, Mayor Kuchinski raised his voice to the audience to tell them to stop making remarks when the committee was speaking as if we were unruly children in need of a scolding. Were he more respectful, so too would be the public.

At a recent meeting, Mayor Kuchinski swore at Committeeman John Hart for voicing a dissenting opinion. A gentleman in the audience had brought his young son to watch that meeting. After Mayor Kuchinski used a profanity, the gentleman escorted his son out of the meeting. The mayor was asked to apologize, but never did.

These are all tactics used to discourage the public from speaking and from voicing dissent.

Recently, after beginning a public meeting at 7 p.m., the township committee took an immediate recess until 8 p.m. in order to go into closed session, making the public wait for one hour before resuming the public session. When the meeting was closed, I watched many people leave the building rather than wait around for the public meeting to resume.

When citizens of Hopewell Township attend a township committee meeting, they expect that their elected officials will treat the public with respect and dignity. We are all taking note of this unacceptable behavior and will take these memories into the voting booth.

Cheryl Edwards Hopewell Township

To the editor:

Hopewell Township has its own alternate-facts apparatus, in the form of Harvey Lester and Jon Edwards. Both are self-promoting purveyors of false and purposely scary information about new housing plans for the township.

Having served on the Planning Board for a total of 14 years and was part of the creation of the Master Plan, I am quite familiar with the development process. So are Lester and Edwards. They, as well as I, know that from the time the zoning ordinance is put in place to the time a development is started takes years, and more years till people move in. Before construction begins on any project, there are a number of studies that have to be conducted. These include Billie Moore environmental impact, hydrological, and traffic studies.

Hopewell Township Lester-Edwards would have you believe that any planning, zoning and ultimate development is going to happen, in Let’s use the affordable housing secret, day after tomorrow. Not. They know it’s not. But they and Jim Burd encourage topic in a positive way misinformation by asking that studies take place now, beTo the editor: fore a plan has been presented by any developer, when they are fully aware that those studies will take place after a The discussion on Hopewell Township’s affordable plan has been submitted. The developer pays for such studhousing obligation is an important one, not only regarding ies, not the township. Then the studies are evaluated by our professional staff.

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CAMPUS CORNER James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester: Ian Michael Livernoche of Pennington.

Karlie Marie Lorenz of Pennington.

Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899.

---James Madison University is pleased to announce the following student made the president’s list for the fall 2017 semester.

Hopewell resident, Sara Elizabeth Leeper, has been

named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2017 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Leeper is majoring in Interdisc Liberal Studies.

---At Gettysburg, students use the opportunity to study globally to pursue diverse paths in multiple areas of study.

Over 200 students studied globally in the Fall 2017 semester, representing over 30 majors in over 25 countries.

Maura O’Neill, Sociol-

Letters Continued from Page 5A the specifics of how much housing goes where, but also our response to it.

I’m a relatively new resident of the township, but I feel welcome here and I believe it is important to extend that same welcome to the residents that may come to Hopewell Township as a result of any new construction that occurs.

Our individual differences are a collective strength, and as we extend those open arms to a greater variety of backgrounds, we will grow richer as a community, both from the perspective of longtime residents as well as the newcomers.

I understand there are concerns about the impact new construction and growth will have on existing residents. Let’s talk about those concerns as a community, but let’s also keep in mind that our township was founded in 1700.

Centuries of residents have passed through Hopewell Township, each responsible for the present and the future. Today, that responsibility belongs to us, but it’ll fall to our children and grandchildren as time goes

on. The idea of taking care of the residents we have now versus those who may come here isn’t an either-or choice.

Some in our community would like to see only the affordable housing portion of the obligation built.

That may have less impact in terms of space, but as the township committee’s presentation explained at the Feb. 26 meeting, it would have a major financial impact on us as a township.

Beyond that, mixed-income housing developments provide societal benefits for both those in the affordable housing as well as the market-rate, as the Urban Institute found in its 2010 review of literature (https://www. urban.org/sites/default/files/ publication/27116/412292Effects-from-Living-inMixed-Income-Communities-for-Low-Income-Families.PDF).

My home, Brandon Farms, has some affordable housing included, and dayto-day I give no thought to which home is in which category. Ultimately, we’re all neighbors, and we share many of the same concerns

ogy major from Pennington, studied in France.

Erik Wendt, Mathematics major from Titusville, studied in Hungary.

---Muhlenberg College students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for their academic achievement and named to Dean’s List for Fall 2017.

Local students receiving this recognition include: Ethan Dickstein of Pennington Gabriella Crivelli of Titusville Danielle Costanzo of Titusville ---Tri Nong was named

to the dean’s list at Miami University for the 2017 fall semester.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for first semester 2017-2018 have been named to the dean’s list recognizing academic performance.

Nong, from Pennington, is earning a B.S. in Computer Science majoring in Computer Science.

---Emily Griffin has been named to the fall 2017 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average as people and as residents.

One of those concerns, of at least 3.4 for courses of course, is the environment, so let’s use our collective voice to insist that any new development reflect 21st-century environmental technologies, like graywater systems and permeable pavement, to make sure that our water is reused to the extent possible and returned to the aquifer for residents who rely on it.

And finally, let’s remember that this is a public debate, and eyes are on us.

Make sure that your concerns are addressed by our leadership, but also make sure that Hopewell Township’s welcoming feel is apparent not only to prospective new residents, but new businesses and job creators that have a whole range of places from which to choose. This debate is about more than new homes. It’s about how we want our town to be perceived, and as a proud Hopewell Township resident, that reputation is important to me, as it should be to all of us.

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Griffin, of Pennington, is a master of occupational therapy student.

---Lycoming College congratulates Azad Aghababian, of Hopewell, on being named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List. Students make the Dean’s List if they complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a minimum grade point average of 3.50 for the semester.

The Lycoming College Dean’s List is issued at the close of each semester in recognition of superior scholarship.

---The following students earned dean’s list honors for the Fall 2017 semester at Saint Joseph’s University. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5

or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean’s List status for a semester.

Jessica Cavallaro of Hopewell Evelyn Russo of Hopewell Eleni Angelakis of Pennington ---Noah Hillman, of Pennington, a member of the class of 2019 majoring in robotics engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research through the WPI project center in Hangzhou, China. The project was titled China Manufacturing 2025 Challenges and Opportunities.

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES If you are not certain the Commission accepts son was processed, picked New Jersey. The program complies with all hunting up by HHH and distributed road in question is mainvenison donations for to charities throughout New regulations set by the State tained by the Roads Unit, HHH program The Mercer County Park Commission cooperated with its hunters this season to obtain venison donations to Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH), a non-profit organization that works with butchers, hunters and food banks. This first year’s initiative resulted in the donation of 14 deer harvested by the end of the hunting season.

The Naturalist Department provided drop-off donation days to licensed county hunters in the Deer Management Program at both Mercer Meadows and Baldpate Mountain during hunting season. Donated deer were taken to the Farmers’ Butcher Shop in Pennington where the veni-

Jersey and to America’s Second Harvest Food Banks statewide. The Park Commission paid the additional processing fees not covered by the HHH program.

Approximately 518 pounds of venison were provided to the program, translating to 2,072 servings of protein by this county initiative. Venison is a valuable resource to those in need, offering a high-protein food source to populations with limited access to nutrition.

The Deer Management Program is held annually to improve the health of forest ecosystems within the parks and in coordination with regional efforts to reduce the overpopulation of white-tailed deer in central

of New Jersey.

County seeks help with finding potholes Mercer County takes pothole repairs seriously.

While crews regularly patrol our roadways, they simply cannot locate every pothole. That’s why we are asking for your help. If you see a pothole on a Mercer County roadway, report its location to the county dispatcher by calling 609-5307510, providing specific information about the location of the pothole including helpful landmarks, travel lane direction, adjacent addresses and any information that could assist the county in locating and repairing the pothole.

refer to our County Routes and Roadways webpage for listings by municipality: http://www.mercercounty. org/ departments/transportation- and-infrastructure/ highway- division/countyroutes-and- roadways.

If the roadway is not under county jurisdiction, the county will forward the information to the proper authority for their action.

Park Commission now accepting picnic reservations The Mercer County Park Commission is now accepting reservations for the five county-owned picnic areas for the 2018 season. These include the West and East Picnic Areas in Mercer

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For a link to the online Community Pass reservation system, visit the Park Commission website at http://mercercountyparks.org/facilities/picnicareas. Interested parties should have either a MasterCard or Visa card ready to make a reservation. Reservations will be made automatically on a first-come, first-served basis.

For those residents without an Internet connection, reservations also can be made over the phone or in-person at the Recreation Center at 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550.

For more information, call the Recreation and Events Center at (609) 4438560 or visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

‘Women of Achievement’ dinner on March 27

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Altering the position of teeth may seem to be a simple matter, but it’s far more complex than most realize. When developing a treatment plan, a professionally trained orthodontist must consider factors such as age and bone growth, tooth positioning with regard to opposing teeth, occlusion (bite), bone resorption, palatal width, previous dental work and many other interconnecting considerations.

Yet, according to a recent study conducted by the American Association of Orthodontics, 13 percent of its member orthodontists have seen patients who have attempted to straighten their teeth themselves. Some have suffered irreparable damage in the process. If the majority of these misguided individuals had come to orthodontists in the first place, they would have saved time and money and received proper treatment.

It’s difficult to maintain good oral hygiene with crooked and crowded teeth, and left untreated, these problems can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss. By addressing orthodontic problems early, some can be reduced in severity or even eliminated. To schedule a consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC, at 609-730-1414.

We are conveniently located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.

P.S. Moving teeth through bone must be done with a precise amount of force over a specified amount of time so that the dissolved bone ahead of the moving tooth has a chance to resorb and harden in the space once occupied by the tooth.

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Women of Achievement - Kate Liu, a junior at The Lawrenceville School and Elizabeth Araba Aikins, a senior at Robbinsville High School.

The Woman of Achievement Award recognizes Mercer County residents who volunteer their time to make the county a better place to live, raise a family, and work. The Young Woman of Achievement Award honors high school students for their outstanding volunteer work within the county.

Agricultural agent to give talk on growing vegetables

Mercer County agricultural agent Meredith Melendez will present a program, “Planning, Planting and Caring for Your Vegetables to Maximize Your Harvest,” on Saturday, April 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton. This program is sponsored by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, Tulphaking Nature Center and the Mercer County Park Commission.

The talk will focus on garden planning and practices to minimize post-harvest losses, how to extend shelf life of vegetables and proper harvesting techniques. Many postharvest diseases are caused by poor planning and growing-season problems. Melendez will help attendees plan the best ways to get “more veggies with less work” this growing season.

The Tulpehaking Nature Center is at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. Off-street parking is available in front of the Watson House with easy access to the nature center’s main entrance on the side of the building op-

The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women will honor six outstanding women this year at its annual awards dinner Tuesday, March 27, at Mercer Oaks Clubhouse in West Windsor. The cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $45 per person, and advance reservations are required by March 12.

Since this event typically sells out, tickets will not be available at the door.

Honorees are women who live in Mercer County.

This year’s recipients are: Women of Achievement - Regina Arcuri, Doreen Finley, Heidi Kahme and 00239156.0930.02x4.9.KarrenDeSimone.indd See NOTES, Page 7A Martha McDougald; Young

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Adults with narrow jaws may require more complex dental treatment in their lifetime.

One of these appliances is a palatal expander made to widen a narrow palate or roof of the mouth. The expander is usually used for younger patients whose upper jaws are too narrow to accommodate incoming permanent teeth and too

Put simply, an expander is used to widen a narrow palate early, helping the upper jaw to become the correct size to fit the adult set of teeth and to coordinate with the lower jaw, thereby bringing balance to the teeth, smile and face.

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Notes Continued from Page 6A posite the gazebo. Registration is recommended for this program; please email programs@mgofmc.org.

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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As Gesher “Madrichim” (peer leaders), teens lead a group of 7th - 9th grade “Talmidim” (learners) in outreaches addressing trending topics from a Jewish perspective including friendships, the impact of social media, peer pressure, healthy dating relationships and addressing anti-Semitism on campus.

This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills which can be used in college and beyond while meeting and working with other Jewish 11th and 12th

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IN THE LIBRARIES Events at the Pennington Public Library, located at 30 North Main Street in Pennington, include: Living History: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - Preservation and Grace, an American Legacy Sunday, March 25, 3:00 p.m.

Portrayed by Jill Lawrence, American Historical Theatre, a nonprofit organization specializing in first-person living history presentations.

Catapulted onto the world stage when her husband, John F. Kennedy was elected president, she quickly observed that America’s rich cultural and architectural past was being destroyed in the name of progress. Jacqueline embarked upon a series of preservation efforts: first the White House and eventually Grand Central Station in NYC. Her work helped bring about the Historic Preservation Act of 1966: the most far-reaching preservation legislation ever enacted in the United States. Actress Jill Lawrence brings Jackie O to life by interpreting her personal and professional struggles and victories in a poignant portrait of the First Lady, wife, mother and activist. Jacqueline’s gift to the future was to preserve the past. Meet Jacqueline – a great American Legacy who wore many hats, not just her pillbox.

This program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

Baby Boomer: Senior Center Discussion Group Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Voice your opinions about what you would use and like to be included in the design of the new Hopewell Valley Senior Center. Information from this discussion group, combined with input from other discussion groups throughout the valley will help guide the planning for the new center. Please come and help us understand what is needed, wanted and dreamed for in the new senior center.

This discussion is for our Baby Boomer generation who uses the senior center infrequently or not at all. Please RSVP to Liz, 609-537-0257 by Wednesday, March 21 if you are interested in attending.

Spring Glass Votive Decorating April 2 - 5, Drop-in, HVRSD Spring Break Create stained glass votive candle holders with tissue paper! One glass votive and tea candle will be provided per person. Tissue paper and glue will be provided. All ages.

Author Talk: Larry Kidder - Crossroads of the Revolution, Trenton 1774-1783 Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m.

Larry Kidder talks about his book Crossroads of the Revolution: Trenton 1774-1783, in which he argues that Trenton, New Jersey, played a large role in the years during the Revolutionary War and is significant for more than just being the location of a famous battle. Exhaustively researched and beautifully written, this is the story of revolutionary Trenton, NJ, both a critical supply post and a crucial junction halfway between loyalist New York and patriot Philadelphia.

Getting Started with Medicare: An Educational

Workshop Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m.

Presenter: Devin Rubin, Golden Years Design Benefits, Inc. Come to an educational workshop to learn the ins and outs of Medicare. Many are confused by their options, especially since every individual’s situation is different.

Devin Rubin will lead you through the Medicare maze.

Come learn about original Medicare and how it works with private Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. We will go over your Medicare options and you will leave the workshop with a thorough understanding of how Medicare works and how to pick the right plan for your situation. 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 long-running, 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.

Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): YWCA Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center will host a Breast Cancer Information Session on Monday, March 26 at 6 p.m. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-737-2610.

The Writers Support Group will meet on Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at the library. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer’s block and perfecting the craft.

This month’s Movie for Adults is The Glass Castle

(2017) will be shown on Wednesday, March 28 at 1:30 and 6:15 p.m. A woman reflects on her unconventional upbringing at the hands of her artsy, nonconformist parents.

Now married to a man who works in finance in New York, she faces criticism from her parents that she’s betrayed their values. (127 minutes, Rated PG-13) Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609-737-2610 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 609-737-2610 or email avanscoy@mcl.org.

Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Anna Van Scoyoc at 609-737-2610.

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: Personal DNA Testing - What it can, and can’t, tell you Join Rider University Biology and Behavioral Neuroscience professor, Julie Drawbridge, and the Hopewell Public Library on Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m. at the Hopewell Train Station for a discussion about personal DNA tests and what you can learn from them. Dr. Drawbridge be providing mitochondrial DNA testing on ten interested participants.

A Mitochondrial DNA test tracks your matrilineal or mother’s-line heritage using the DNA in the cells known as mitochondria. Mitochondrial DNA is passed down by the mother unchanged, to all her children, both male and female. So, a mitochondrial DNA test, can be taken by both men and women. And testing your father’s mitochondrial DNA may shed some dim light on your paternal grandmother’s ancient origins.

The Hopewell Public Library’s Wednesday Night Out talk series is held on the first Wednesday of each month.

Due to the size limitations of the library building these talks are usually held at the Hopewell Train Station at 2 Railroad Place in Hopewell Borough. For more information, check www.redlibrary.org or Facebook, or call 4661625.

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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HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3469 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-028170-14

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3470 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-017252-17

TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL NOTICE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

BETWEEN: MTGLQ INVETORS, L.P. vs DEIDRE E. WOULD, ET AL

BETWEEN: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs JUSTIN J. LANE, ET AL

Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that application has been made to the Township of Hopewell for a Person-To-Person transfer to PK’s Retail Inc. of the Plenary Retail Distribution License #1105-44-001-006, heretofore issued to Meadow Lane, Inc., which License is cited at 48 W. Broad Street, Hopewell, New Jersey 08525.

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:

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:

The names and addresses of the individuals holding more than 1% of the ownership of said company are as follows: HITESH C. PATEL - 35% 18 Orchard Grove Monroe, New Jersey 08831

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

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:

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:

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

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

Premises commonly known as: 131 SANDY RIDGE ROAD

Premises commonly known as: 24 HANCOCK STREET

Tax lot 11 IN BLOCK 39

Tax lot 6.01 IN BLOCK 1087

Dimensions: (approx): 316.80 FT X 88.61 FT X 289.99 FT X 100.00 FT.

Dimensions: (approx): 75.00 FT X 125.00 FT X 75.00 FT X 125.00 FT

Nearest Cross Street: RITTENHOUSE ROAD. MAILING ADDRESS: 131 SANDY RIDGE ROAD, STOCKTON, NJ 08559-1513 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 $294,471.59 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. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. *** 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. SUBJECT TO USA'S RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: Pursuant to 28, U.S.C. Section 2410c, this sale is subject to a 120 day right of redemption held by the United States of America by virtue of the Internal Revenue Service Lien: FEDERAL TAX LIEN. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE vs DEIDRE E. WOULD, dated February 14, 2013 and recorded February 25, 2013 in Instrument No. 20130225000105410 in the amount of $13,864.81.

Nearest Cross Street: GRANT AVENUE. MAILING ADDRES: 24 HANCOCK STREET, LAMBERTVILLE, NJ 08530-2302

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 $242,228.29 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. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. *** 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. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Website not affiliated with Sheriff's office.

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: February 26, 2018

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: February 23, 2018

HVN, 1x, 3/23/18, 3/30/18, 4/6/18, 4/13/18 Fee: $230.64 Affidavit: $15.00

HVN, 1x, 3/23/18, 3/30/18, 4/6/18, 4/13/18 Fee: $230.64 Affidavit: $15.00

BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL 88 EAST BROAD STREET HOPEWELL, NEW JERSEY 08525 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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.

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3464 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-007038-17

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Hopewell in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey at the Municipal Building, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, New Jersey on April 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, and at that time and place publicly opened and read for the following:

BETWEEN: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY vs JOAN A. KAESLER, ET AL

Phase II- East Prospect Street Road Improvements

Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

The improvements involve the construction of new concrete and granite block curb, removal of existing driveway aprons and replacement with new concrete driveway aprons, pavement milling, complete excavation and reconstruction of the roadway and asphalt repaving of the roadway. Construction shall take place between July 16 and August 29, 2018. All work must be completed within 45 calendar days from the time the contractor starts construction.

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:

Bidders shall note that the specifications include a fuel price and asphalt price adjustment for asphalt binder used on this project.

Bidders should note that the contract specifications include references to the 2007 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction of the New Jersey Department of Transportation which are available on the internet at www.state.nj.us/transportation/eng/.

Bidders and their listed subcontractors must be registered with the N.J. Department of Labor pursuant to P.L.1999, c.238 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.49 et seq.) and the N.J. Department of Treasury pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2001, c.134 (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44). Bidders are also required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:272.1 et seq., concerning affirmative action and equal employment.

Bids shall be submitted on the form(s) provided, completed in accordance with the specifications contained in the Instructions to Bidders and other bidding documents, and include the following: Bid Proposal Form, with Acknowledgment of Addenda; Bidder's Ownership Disclosure Statement as required by section 1 of P.L.1977, c.33 (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2); Bidder's Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate as required by P.L.1999, c.238 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.49 et seq.); List of Subcontractors as required by section 16 of P.L.1971, c.198 (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16); Bidder's and Listed Subcontractors' Business Registration Certificate(s) as required by section 1 of P.L.2001, c.134 (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44); Non-Collusion Affidavit and Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. See required document checklist on Page 24.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a guarantee in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond for not less than 10% of the amount of the bid, but not to exceed $20,000.00, payable to the Borough of Hopewell, and a Consent of Surety from a surety company stating that it will be bound to furnish performance and payment bonds as required in the Instruction to Bidders. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids.

Sealed bids will be submitted to the Borough Administrator in person, by mail or by messenger prior to the bid opening. The Borough assumes no responsibility for loss or non-delivery of any bids sent or delivered prior to the bid opening.

After March 22, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., copies of bid documents will be available for purchase for the non-refundable fee of $30.00 at the Hopewell Borough Municipal Building, located at 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525, 609-466-2636.

HVN, 1x, 3/23/18 Fee: $57.66

Michele Hovan Borough Administrator

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 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: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 180 LOCKTOWN-SERGEANTSVILLE ROAD Tax lot 15 IN BLOCK 12

KARAN PATEL - 65% 9 Reler Lane Somerset, New Jersey 08873

Objections, if any, should be made immediately, in writing, to: Laurie E. Gompf, Clerk, Township of Hopewell, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville 08560-1410.

Jason C. Mandia, Esq. Attorney for PK’s Retail Inc. 685 Neptune Boulevard Neptune, NJ 07753 (732) 774-0800 HVN, 2x, 3/23/18, 3/30/18 Fee: $57.66 Affidavit: $15.00

N NO OTI TIC CE E Pl ea s e s en d a l l Leg a l s a d c o py t o :

Email: legalnotices@ centraljersey. com If questions, or to confirm, call:

609-924-3244 ext. 2150

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.

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF RAS CITRON, LLC (973) 575-0707 DATED: February 14, 2018 HVN, 4x, 3/16/18, 3/23/18, 3/30/18, 4/6/18, Fee: $226.92 Affidavit: $15.00

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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 609-7370985 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 609-737-0122.

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 — The morning worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 25. 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 Palms.

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.

On Friday, March 30, the church will sponsor Meditations in the Dark: An Interactive Prayer Walk for the Whole Community.

This event will take place outside on the lawn of the church, where community members of any (or no) faith tradition are invited to take an individually guided meditative prayer walk.

If you are hurting and looking for a place to connect with others, or if you would simply like to lift up positive thoughts and prayers for your neighbors, the community, or the world, this is an event for you. The event will go from 7-9 p.m. at 20 Blackwell Ave, Hopewell. Guests will be invited to stay for a free community dinner once they have finished the prayer walk. In case of rain, the prayer walk will be moved indoors.

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.

Second Calvary Baptist — 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 — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m.

Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’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 609466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org.

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 Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609466-0332. 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. Call 609-7371221 or visit facebook. com/PennPres and pennres. org for more information.

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. information on future ser- understanding of the scripThe First Presbyte- vices and upcoming events. tural and liturgical events rian Church of Titusville, St. George R. C. of Holy Week. Participants founded in 1838, is located Church — The Church of will be led through a scripat 48 River Drive along Saint George, 1370 River tural timeline of Holy Week the banks of the Delaware Road (Route 29) Titusville, beginning with the triumRiver, six miles south of holds Masses on Saturdays phal entry of Jesus on Palm Lambertville near the foot at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at Sunday to the Resurrection on Easter. This scriptural of the Washington Cross- 9 and 11 a.m. ing Bridge. Additional inDaily Mass is Tuesday overview will be followed formation may be found through Friday at 7:30 a.m. by an outline the liturgy of by visiting www.titusville- Sacrament of Reconcilia- Holy Thursday, Good Frichurch.org, facebook.com/ tion is Saturdays from 4:30 day and the Easter Vigil. titusvillechurch or calling to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. An opportunity for ques(609) 737-1385.

Michael J. Walsh is pas- tions and comments will Bethel AME Church - tor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is follow.

Sunday service begins at 11 the pastoral associate. The With few exceptions, a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. religious education office Angela M. Battle. phone is 609-730-1703. only religious instituThe Bethel AME Parish phone is 609-737- tions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be Church is located at 246 2015.

South Main Street in PenOn Sunday evening, included in this column. nington. The phone number March 25 at 6 p.m., Msgr. Email updated information is 609-737-0922. Visit the Vince Gartland will lead an to amartins@centraljersey. church’s website at bethel- hour long program to help com so it arrives by 3 p.m. pennington.org for more parishioners gain a deeper Friday.

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Obituaries

Homer “Sandy” Wilcox Homer “Sandy” Wilcox passed away after a long illness on Friday, March 9, 2018 in Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Wilcox, a resident of Lambertville, NJ, was retired from 30 years of service at the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, where he helped manage the Cancer Registry and performed special epidemiological studies. Always interested in science, Mr. Wilcox was a graduate of the Germantown Friends School, and held degrees in the biological sciences from Haverford College and the University of California at San Diego. He maintained a strong interest in nature including wild mushrooms, and at one time served on the board of the Native Plant Society of NJ. He was also an avid reader of science fiction from middle school years. He was a member of the Germantown Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends in Philadelphia.

Wilcox was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Bowen Wilcox, Jr., and Elizabeth Nichols Evans, his step-parents, Edna Wilcox and Nathaniel Evans, and his wife, Judith Schmidgall Stein, and niece Laura Wilcox. He is survived by five siblings, Paul Nichols Wilcox (Amanda) of Penn Valley, CA, Robert Bowen Wilcox (Leah) of Columbia County NY, Thomas Wilcox, of Lawrenceville, NJ, Caren Wilcox of Washington, DC and Elizabeth Evans (Jeanne) of Bethany, CT, his friend, Ann Kyllingstad of Yardley, PA, and many nephews and nieces.

The family will hold a memorial for family and friends at a later date. To remember Sandy please consider giving to: Haverford College, the Arboretum Revitalization Project, on line at http://hav.to/give or by mail to: Haverford College, Institutional Advancement, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041, designating the Arboretum Project, or to another charity of your choice.

BURNT OFFERINGS A Chinese funeral rite that dates back hundreds of years calls for the family of the deceased to burn joss paper (also known as “ghost” or “spirit” money), which takes the form of paper replicas of items that the deceased will need in the afterlife. These paper offerings may include money and facsimiles of such things as cars. This notion of preparing the dead with material possessions they will need in the afterlife is nothing new, as ancient Egyptian custom attests. If nothing else, providing the dearly departed with significant gifts and offerings provides survivors with a measure of comfort that they are able, at least symbolically, to demonstrate their care and love for the deceased.

A funeral is a meaningful event that can help ease the pain of separation that naturally accompanies death. It is a time of sharing good memories and experiences with family and friends. It is a time when respect, concern, and appreciation for a life that has been lived can be expressed in a sincere manner. To learn more about our services, please call 609-737-2900.

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