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County judge approves affordable housing settlement By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Hopewell Township’s proposed affordable housing settlement, which would provide an opportunity to build low-cost housing and also protect the township from developers’ lawsuits, was approved by Mercer County Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobsen on Monday. Hopewell Township had reached a settlement agreement with three landowners, who would like to develop their properties, and the Fair Share Housing Center. The nonprofit group has sued

many New Jersey towns in an effort to compel them to provide affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. The proposed settlement agreement was subject to review by Judge Jacbosen in a “fairness hearing” to determine whether it was fair and reasonable, Municipal Attorney Linda Galella told Township Committee Monday night. The settlement agreement acknowledges that Hopewell Township met its initial obligation to provide affordable housing units, and that it is now responsible for

Siris to lead men’s newly minted lacrosse program at MCCC By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

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Rob Siris helped build one of Mercer County’s top scholastic boys’ lacrosse programs while at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Siris is now taking on a new challenge, as he will become the first head coach of the first-year men’s lacrosse program at Mercer County Community College (MCCC). The school announced the addition of men’s lacrosse as a sport and Siris as the program‘s head coach on Thursday. “I am excited about the possibility of what this could become,” said Siris, who had been the longest tenured head coach in the Colonial Valley Conference (CVC) before he recently stepped down. “There is nothing else around here for guys who want to play in college. There are so many high school programs out there and very few local options at the college level.” The men’s lacrosse program at MCCC will be just the fifth at the junior college level in New Jersey. Depending on roster numbers, the Vikings hope to play a limited schedule in the spring of 2018 and a full schedule the following season. “I was part of a committee, probably seven years ago, to explore the option of adding men’s lacrosse at Mercer,” said Siris, who led Hopewell Valley to a pair of Mercer County Tournament titles during his stint as head coach. “I didn’t hear anything of it until just recently. They have a really

strong athletic department. Their baseball team is nationally recognized, and soccer is another strong program. For them to add lacrosse is a great move for them. “I will still be teaching (Social Studies at Hopewell Valley). I think an opportunity to build something and do it the right way is definitely something I am excited about.” Siris took over as head coach of the Bulldogs when the program was in its growing stages. He helped mold Hopewell Valley into one of the top programs in the CVC and will now look to build the same kind of successful program at MCCC. “It was a pretty young program,” Siris said of starting with Hopewell Valley, where he compiled 162 victories in 14 years as the head coach. “We had no freshman team back then. That was close to 15 years ago. My first two years, we practiced at Bear Tavern, and then we had eight years of going to the AFT fields, and then we had the creation of the turf field. We have a very successful program now. “We’ve had two county championships and a bunch of conference championships. I think it is in a much better spot than when I started. I think this is such a great opportunity since lacrosse is a growing sport at the high school level in Mercer County. I think the creation of a junior college program is going to be helpful to a lot of young men in the area.” Adding a program at MCCC certainly fills a void for players in See SIRIS, Page 3A

providing an additional 653 units by 2025. Those 653 units will be provided through the construction of for-sale and rental units, plus some beds set aside in a continuing care retirement center. Landowner CF Hopewell has proposed building 2,150 housing units - to include 430 affordable housing units - on land on both sides of Scotch Road, between I95 and County Route 546. A continuing care retirement community would be built on land near the Capital Health Systems Hopewell hospital on Scotch

Road. Of the 350 bed, 35 would be designated as Medicaid beds, or affordable. The former Oasis Garden Center on Federal City Road, near I95, would be developed into a 300-unit subdivision, of which 48 units would be set aside as affordable housing units by developer Woodmont Properties LLC and Federal City Road LLC. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. property on the PenningtonRocky Hill Road would be developed for 250 units, including 50 that would be earmarked as affordable housing units.

On Route 31 on property owned by Albert Enourato, the U.S. Home Corporation - also known as Lennar - would build a subdivision to include 12 affordable housing units. Also on Route 31, the township-owned Zaitz Tract would be developed to include 78 affordable housing units. The total number of units to be built has not yet been determined. It is near the ShopRite grocery store. With the judge’s approval in hand, Hopewell Township will be protected from “builder’s remedy” See SETTLEMENT, Page 3A

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Breaking ground

Howell Living History Farm will hold its 34th annual Plowing Match on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A dozen teams of draft animals from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York are entered in the match, which tests the performance of farmers, their horses and oxen.

Sandom joins Senior Advisory Board By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Hopewell Township Committeewoman Vanessa Sandom has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Senior Advisory Board, despite concerns from Committeeman John Hart and former Committeeman Harvey Lester. Sandom was named Monday night to fill out an unexpired term that ends in December 2018. Sandom, whose term on the township committee expires in four months, is not seeking re-election to the governing body. Township officials voted 3-1 to appoint Sandom to the Senior Advisory Board. Mayor Kevin Kuchinski, Deputy Mayor Julie

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Blake and Committeewoman Kristin McLaughlin voted “yes.“ Committeeman John Hart voted “no.” Sandom recused herself from voting. Lester questioned the move to appoint Sandom to the advisory board while she is still serving on the committee. Typically, a member of the governing body serves as a liaison to an advisory board or committee. Sandom’s appointment “sets a terrible precedent” and “waters down” volunteering on an advisory board, Lester said. He added that he was concerned that she might exert “undue influence” on the board. But Municipal Attorney Linda Galella did not take issue with the

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appointment of a sitting committee member to the advisory board. Sandom will leave the governing body when her term ends in December 2017. McLaughlin said that no one had stepped forward to volunteer to serve on the Senior Advisory Board. She added that she is “thrilled” that Sandom, who is a former liaison to the advisory board, has agreed to serve. Sandom knows the issues and she is not afraid to advocate for the things that she feels strongly about, McLaughlin said. She agreed that naming a sitting committee member to an advisory board is unusual, but the municipal attorney did not raise objections to it.

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HOPEWELL VALLEY BRIEFS Coffee with the Democratic Club

A newly formed Hopewell Valley Democratic Club will host its first “Coffee & Connection“ event from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Friday, September 8 at Sourland Coffee, 250 South Main Street, Pennington. The meet up will be a morning coffee break with a chance to connect with local Democrats. For more information, email info@ hopewellvalleydems.org or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HVDems.

LHT full moon bike ride

Adults and youngsters aged 12 up are invited to join hundreds of bicyclists expected to participate in a 6mile, late-night ride through open meadows and dark woods lit by an “almost full” moon on Saturday, September 9, at Mercer Meadows. Sponsored by the Lawrence Hopewell Trail and the Mercer County Park Commission, the ride kicks off at 9:30 p.m., with riders being encouraged to allow extra time to sign in for the event. Registration will open at 9:00 p.m., but preregistration at the LHT site, www.lhtrail.org/fullmoonride, is strongly recommended. Helmets are required and

cyclists are encouraged to use bicycle headlights and creatively decorate their bikes with glow sticks for the late-night ride. Ice cream vendors will be on hand at the ride start and end of the trail loop. To help defray LHT’s operating costs and fund further trail construction and maintenance, the participation charge is $10 per cyclist. For any questions about how weather might impact the ride, please visit the LHT website beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September. The LHT will post information regarding cancellation, should that be necessary.

9/11 ceremony The Hopewell Valley September 11 and Emergency Services Memorial Committee will host their annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, September 9 starting at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held at Woolsey Park which is located next to the Hopewell Township Municipal Complex on CR 546. Please bring a lawn chair. Lunch will be provided.

Tai Chi classes Sometimes referred to as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is a low impact weight bearing exercise well 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. Beginner’s class starts on Monday, Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m. for 10 weeks in St. Matthew’s Church, Pennington. Intermediate class follows at 5:30 p.m. For more information or

to register call Bev Tucker at 609-737-1384 or email taichibev92@gmail.com.

Hopewell Valley Chorus rehearsals The Hopewell Valley Chorus invites interested singers to join in on open rehearsals September 11 and September 18, at 7 p.m., in the Chorus Room at Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. The chorus will be rehearsing for “Deck the Halls,” a program of traditional sacred and secular holiday songs. This will be the Chorus’s 58th season, its third under the artistic leadership of Heather Mitchell, DMA. There are no auditions for membership, which costs $50/season. New male voices are particular welcome this year. For information, call 609-448-0615 or e-mail hopewellvalleychorus@gm ail.com.

Senior Picnic Please join us for a free afternoon of food, fun, and music. Seniors ages 60 and over from throughout Hopewell Valley are encouraged to be part of this important community tradition! Please RSVP only if you can attend by calling 609-573-0257 no later than Wednesday, September 6. Rain date Thursday, September 21. Brought to you by Hopewell Valley Senior Services, Hopewell Township Recreation Department and Washington Crossing State Park. Thursday, September 14, 12-3 p.m. at Washington Crossing State Park, Sullivans Grove, Titusville.

Har Sinai Sisterhood Women’s Red Tent Shabbat Service Saturday, September 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Baldpate Mountain via the Fiddler’s Creek Road parking lot in Titusville. Meet in the parking lot under the Red Tent for breakfast, a 30 minute walk up the mountain for service (alternate paved road access available by foot or car) and then return to the Red Tent for oneg/dessert. Cost is $12 members and $20 nonmembers/guests. To RSVP or for any questions, email hstsisco@yahoo.com or call the Har Sinai Temple at 609-730-8100. If the weather is questionable, check the Har Sinai Temple website at harsinai.org after 6 p.m. on the night before the event.

Knock Out Opioid Abuse Mercer County residents are invited to join the conversation on the national opioid epidemic as the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey continues its Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall series on Monday, Sept. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the East Windsor Senior Center, 40 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor. Organized with the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the town hall series focuses on the issue of prescription drug dependency and heroin abuse and includes collaboration from hundreds of local prevention and treatment organizations, as well as local and county law enforcement, government and med-

ical community leaders. The Mercer County Town Hall is co-sponsored by the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, the Prevention Coalition of Mercer County, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office and the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction.

Getting started with Medicare On Tuesday, September 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pennington Public Library, 30 N. Main Street, Pennington, learn about the different parts of Medicare. Find out when you are eligible and when to apply for Medicare and how to choose the coverage you need. Refreshments will be served. Registration is requested by calling 609-537-0236 or rknechel@hopewelltwp.org

Hopewell Township Drive Thru Flu Clinic On Wednesday, September 27 from 2-6 p.m. at the Hopewell Township Public Works Building, 203 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. Follow signs to ball field entrance on Scotch Road. Open to Valley are residents ages 12 and above. Please bring your medicare, insurance card and or prescription card with you. To schedule an appointment, email ere@ hopewelltwp.org of call Liz in the Health Department at 609-537-0257.

Pennington Farmers Market The Pennington Farmers Market is now open for its ninth season on the lawn in front of Rosedale Mills on

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You will find fresh organic vegetables, grass-fed meats, award-winning wine, artisan roasted coffee (and beans personally ground for you), bouquets of flowers and more. Weekly vendors include Beechtree Farm, Caribbean Delights, Chickadee Creek, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Nine Acre Farm, Skyroast Coffee, TreeLicious Orchard & Just Made Bakery, Uncle Ed’s Creamery, and Whipped Confections by Katie. The second annual Peach Festival will be hosted at the market on August 12. Celebrate peaches with special peach-flavored wares from the market vendors, games for kids and a baking contest. The Pennington Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May to November on the lawn at Rosedale Mills (101 Route 31 North in Hopewell Township). To find out more, sign up for the weekly email at PenningtonFarmersMarket@gmail.com, visit penningtonfarmersmarket.org, find them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.

Senior Picnic Volunteers Needed

It’s almost that time of year again for the Hopewell Valley Senior Picnic. Once again we are looking for people to ask for and collect door prizes for the picnic. Please contact Randi Knechel, 609-537-0236 or rknechel@hopewelltwp.org , if you are interested in volunteering. You will be asked to distribute flyers for the See BRIEFS, Page 3A

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Continued from Page 2A businesses and receipts after/at the time the item is picked up. We have a list of past donors, however, new ideas are always welcome. Any door prizes that are collected may be dropped of at Hopewell Township Municipal Building to Randi in Senior Services located downstairs in the Health Department.

Men’s Pool League

Hopewell Valley Senior Services are working in collaboration with the Hopewell Valley YMCA in starting a pool league. They are looking at an afternoon during the week from 1-3 p.m. at the Hopewell Valley YMCA Building, 62 South Main Street, Pennington. This new group would require a group leader to work directly with Randi to make any necessary changes or improvements to the program and manage the overall group of participants. Please call Randi 537-0236

if you are interested in joining this group or becoming the group leader.

Heirloom blanket on sale The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hopewell Fire Department is selling a one-of-akind 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

Settlement

Continued from Page 1A lawsuit through 2025, Galella said. A builder’s remedy lawsuit, if successful, would force a town to zone for high-density housing in exchange for including affordable housing units in the development. In a builder’s remedy lawsuit, the commonly accepted ratio is four units of “market rate” housing to be built for every affordable unit in a development, thus offsetting the builder’s costs. A final hearing on Monday’s settlement agreement

is slated for Dec. 14, Galella said. In the meantime, the township must rezone the land to permit the density of development that has been agreed upon, and to amend the township’s Housing Element and Fair Share plan, she said. When Township Committeeman John Hart said the settlement agreement does not make any sense and questioned “how is it fair,” Galella responded that “we are not here to debate the Mount Laurel doctrine.” The Mount Laurel doctrine grew out of a series of

Anne Van Doren at 609466-3060 or emailing hopewellblanket@gmail.co m. Supplies are limited. Proceeds support the auxiliary.

Outdoor Yoga

One Spirit Yoga is offered in the Hopewell Bandstand Gazebo, June -September at 9 a.m., every Wednesday morning. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, beach towel and water bottle. Wear comfortable stretchy clothes. Plan to dissolve your stress, clam your mind and restore your spirit. For questions, contact Nancy McCormack at mc- Continued from Page 1A cormackne@comcast.net or Mercer County and the sur609-333-1188. rounding area. Currently, Adopt a flag for the County College of Morris, Union County College, Pennington Ocean County College and The Pennington Parks & Brookdale Community ColRecreation Commission is lege offer men’s lacrosse at seeking donations to buy the JUCO level. Siris hopes flags to display along Main to tap into Mercer as well as Street and Delaware Avenue as surrounding counties to through September. The fill his roster. “There is nothing in flags cost $42 and can be Burlington, Middlesex or purchased as a donation on Bucks County, Pa.,” Siris behalf of someone special said. “In a 20-square-mile radius of the college, there are 60 established high school programs. And there lawsuits - starting with a are a lot of kids that just lawsuit filed in 1975 in don’t have the option of, A, Mount Laurel Township - getting a good education, that challenged zoning reg- and B, it is so affordable to ulations which discouraged go there and then transfer to the construction of afford- a four-year college. able housing. “If we can find a high The lawsuits made their school player who likes the way through the court sys- option of rather than spendtem and up to the New Jer- ing five or six times as sey Supreme Court. In its much money and trying it 1983 ruling in the so-called out freshman or sophomore Mount Laurel II court case, year, they can come to Merthe New Jersey Supreme cer and get on the field and Court ruled that every town play. I’ve seen a lot of kids had to provide for its fair go to a four-year college, share of affordable housing and it is a tough thing to get for low- and moderate-in- on the field right away. To be able to step onto a come households.

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Mahjongg Thursdays in Hopewell Beginners and experienced players alike can come down to the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, located at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd. in Titusville, from 1:303:30 p.m. on Thursdays for

weekly Mahjongg. New players are encouraged to attend and shadow experienced players. Entrance is free, but pre-registration is required for first-time players. For more information, 609-737-0605, ext. 668.

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lacrosse field, play two years and then transfer to a four-year college is a great opportunity.” Siris will jump right in and get the recruiting started this year. The Vikings should have a fall program in 2017 and be playing in the spring of 2018. “If there are enough guys on campus come November and December, there is a possibility of having a full schedule this spring,” Siris said. “We’re using this year mostly as a recruiting year. We’ll find out who is on campus and who is possibly able to enroll for this fall or spring. If we have enough guys, we can move forward. “The college is committing a great amount of resources. They have a great turf field with lights. They are renovating a lacrosse locker room. They are working on a grass field for the fall. There are still steps going for that. They have a strong vision for growth, and I am exited to help with that.” Siris is excited not just for himself and MCCC, but also for the players in the

area who now have another option when it comes to lacrosse after high school. “I will be reaching out to all the Mercer County coaches and then the coaches beyond the county,” said Siris, who was an all-conference goaltender as a college player at Drew University. “I think there is a great opportunity to find those locally grown lacrosse players — guys that have not had an option like this in the past and now have an ability to stay close to home. And we’ll reach out to kids outside the area.” For Mercer’s part, the addition of men’s lacrosse gives the Vikings a sport that fills a void in an area where lacrosse continues to grow. “There has been huge growth in lacrosse at the high school level, but not as many programs available at the college level,” MCCC athletic director John Simone said. “We believe there is a strong interest in the region among lacrosse players, and we are happy that Mercer will be providing this new opportunity for area athletes.”

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By Michele S. Byers

New Jersey’s energy future at a crossroads

When you turn on the lights, you’re probably not thinking about where your energy comes from. But the source of our energy has huge impacts on the health of New Jersey’s families, environment, communities and economy. What are the choices? Will we continue to increase our dependence on fossil fuels? Oil and gas have been cheap and plentiful for many years but they can and do pollute our air and water, threaten human health, and generate emissions leading to climate change. Or will we catch a new wave of clean, renewable energy sources - like responsibly-sited offshore wind and solar - and boosting energy efficiency? Long thought of as futuristic, solar and wind are rapidly becoming cost effective and more readily available. Not long ago, New Jersey was a national leader in clean energy and energy efficiency. For example, in 1999 the state adopted the “Renewable Portfolio Standard” which required retail electric suppliers to obtain a percentage of their energy from renewable sources. But our clean energy efforts have lagged since Governor Christie withdrew New Jersey from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and his administration delayed progress on offshore wind. The Christie administration’s current policies favor increased use of natural gas to generate energy. The best approach is energy conservation and efficiency, but New Jersey lags in this area as well. In 2006, our state was ranked eighth nationally in energy efficiency, but we’ve dropped steadily since then and now rank 24th, according to the American Council for an Energy Efficient

Economy. So how about choosing the clean energy path? Shouldn’t New Jersey get ahead of the energy curve, reclaim its lead and take the road to renewable, clean energy? Although the Trump administration is withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and reducing budgets and authority at the EPA, states, cities and businesses across the country are stepping up their programs to achieve clean energy and energy efficiency. Polls show that most Americans - rural and urban, conservative and liberal - are in favor of clean, locally-produced energy. New Jerseyans are among them. According to a Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind Poll, 80 percent of New Jersey voters support increasing the state’s renewable energy goals to 30 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050. In January, New Jersey will have a new governor, and a golden opportunity to lead the state’s transition to a clean energy future. Clean, renewable energy produces more jobs than fossil fuels and attracts innovation and business in emerging industries. And, ultimately, as the cost of renewables continues to go down, consumers win. The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters’ Green in ‘17 educational campaign has advice for New Jersey’s next administration: • Commit New Jersey to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. • Reform public utility regulations to incentivize high energy efficiency and invest in projects that support emis-

sions reduction targets. • Create disincentives for fossil fuel infrastructure projects that conflict with the goals of New Jersey’s 2007 Global Warming Response Act. • Encourage utilities to meet aggressive energy efficiency targets and invest in energy efficiency programs in low-income communities. • Enact regulations that enable the development of offshore wind, and introduce legislation to allow community solar. • Retire the state’s few remaining coal-fired generation plants before the end of their economic life. • Ensure that existing gas-fired generation plants do not increase emissions. The time is now for New Jersey to take the road to renewable and clean energy! To learn more about the need for renewable energy and energy efficiency, visit the ReThink Energy NJ website at www.rethinkenergynj.org. ReThink Energy NJ is a joint campaign of New Jersey Conservation Foundation, the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. To read the Green in ‘17 Environmental Policy Guide, go to www.njlcvef.org/greenin17.html. And for information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Association website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wishful thinking on pipelines and taxes To the editor: In New Jersey, if you can’t win an argument on the facts, just say “property tax relief.” Judging from the misleading mailer PennEast recently sent Hopewell Township residents, this tried-and-true appeal is the energy conglomerate’s latest - and to date, most desperate - effort to convince us that we’ll benefit from its proposed pipeline. The truth is, it would put our drinking water at risk of arsenic contamination, use eminent domain to seize our neighbors’ homes, reduce our property values, threaten our school children and residents with the potential for deadly explosions, pollute our air, and damage our health. PennEast failed to mention any of this in its mailer, nor the fact that it would build a damaging end station on Pennington-Lawrence Road in Hopewell Valley. The station would regularly vent gas containing carcinogens and fine particulate matter, impairing air quality and emitting significant greenhouse gases. New Jersey already has 50 percent more pipeline capacity than needed to meet gas demands, even in the harshest winters. As opposition mounts to a pipeline that isn’t

even needed in order to meet the state’s energy demands, PennEast pulled out all the stops in their direct-mail piece full of misleading claims: • They say it would “reduce” energy prices in the state, but the New Jersey Rate Counsel, the state’s consumer energy watchdog, has called PennEast “unfair to ratepayers” who would pay more for gas because the costs of this unneeded pipeline would be passed through to ratepayers, while PennEast’s investors enjoy a 14 percent guaranteed return on equity rate. Additionally, recent federal data show gas prices increasing as more pipelines are built in our region. • They say the pipeline would “support” 12,000 jobs. In fact, experts found this number is grossly exaggerated, and PennEast will only create 10 ongoing jobs. • They claim that pipeline gas is “clean” energy, but it’s not. Gas pipelines leak methane, a potent greenhouse gas even more harmful than carbon dioxide. To top it all off, PennEast says the pipeline will reduce property taxes. Yet PennEast’s claims about property taxes are hardly plausible. Even if PennEast would do what it says, its contribution to the public coffers would amount to less than 1 percent of property taxes collected in the township, as gauged by Hopewell’s 2016 property tax revenue of more than $104 million. What’s more, these minor contributions are short-lived.

PennEast would stop paying property taxes after only five years. We’d pay the health costs and safety risks forever. PennEast ignores the significant costs it would inflict on our community, such as reduced property values, contaminated wells, and damaged open space and farmland, not to mention the price we’d pay if there was a deadly explosion. We won’t be deceived by PennEast’s obvious ploy to suggest that they can pay off Hopewell Township to accept their unneeded pipeline. The long-term damage done by a pipeline would not be outweighed by the modest tax revenue PennEast would contribute during the few years that it would pay taxes. Beyond the harms to our health and environment that have been documented by regulators, scientists, and the Hopewell Township Board of Health, the pipeline would ruin open space and farmland that we’ve preserved and paid for with our taxes. PennEast would take something that belongs to all of us and use it for its own private gain. We can’t let that happen. Despite what PennEast says, no good can come of its pipeline. Join me in calling on our federal and state elected officials to stop it.

*** Ithaca College congratulates the following students named to Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester. Linda Vallancourt, of Pennington Emily Mazzarese, of Pennington Christopher Gutierrez, of Pennington Imogen Mills, of Pennington *** Owen Lindenfeldar of Pennington was named to the dean’s list at Bates College. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.71 or higher. Lindenfeldar, the son of Mr. and Ms. Russell G. Lindenfeldar of Pennington, is a 2016 graduate of Princeton High School. *** Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three course credits at Colgate University during the spring 2017 semester earn the Dean’s Award with Distinction. Emelei Klein, a graduate of Hopewell Valley Central HS, from Pennington Emma Schoenberger, a graduate of Hopewell Valley Central HS, from Hopewell ***

Colgate University Class of 2019 member Dalton Bianco, from Pennington, has earned the spring 2017 Dean’s Award for academic excellence. The Dean’s Award at Colgate is awarded to students with a 3.3 or higher term average. *** Pennington resident, Kristine Costill, has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2017 semester. Costill’s selected major is Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies BS. *** This summer, Catherine Nadar, of Pennington, was one of more than 150 UD undergraduate students who worked on a range of research projects in disciplines all across the university as well as in the community. Over the past 10 weeks, they have collaborated with their faculty mentors and, in many cases, with other undergraduates and with graduate students, learning how original research takes place and creating new knowledge themselves. *** Wilkes University welcomes Niamh Harkins, of Pennington, into the Class of 2021. Harkins is one of over 600 students who make up the University’s newest undergraduate class. Harkins has not declared a major.

Kevin D. Kuchinski Mayor, Hopewell Township

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About 2,100 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 21-22, at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or see photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement. The following local students earned their degrees: Katherine Giovannoli, of Pennington, with a Master of Arts in English & American Literature. Colby Hussong, of Pennington, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. *** Christopher Gutierrez, a native of Pennington, graduated Cum Laude from Ithaca College’s School of Business with a degree in Accounting. The degree was awarded in May 2017. *** Ithaca College congratulates the following May 2017 graduates: Jackson Keeler, of Pennington Lauren Swords, of Pennington

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IN THE LIBRARIES

Events at the Pennington Public Library include: Getting Started with Medicare: Presented by Cathy Forbes, of the Mercer County State Health Insurance Assistance Program, this program will help attendees learn about the different parts of Medicare, find out their eligibility, learn when to apply for Medicare, and learn how to choose the coverage they need. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. To register, call 609-537-0236. This program is part of a Baby Boomer Series, but is open to all ages. Get Proactive about Breast Health: Would you like to be more proactive about your breast health? Eighty nine percent of women who develop breast cancer do not have a first-degree relative who had it. Genes are an important but relatively small part of the breast cancer story. You also need to understand the role of inflammation and the importance of your breast density. What increases risk and what can you do to lower it? Join Charlie Erica Fall and learn about healthy dietary habits, daily activities, standard of care options, as well as emerging technologies that can be a welcome addition to your breast care toolkit. Charlie will lead a discussion on steps you can take that can help remove the fear from breast care. Sunday, October 1 at 3 p.m. Charlie Erica Fall is a Certified Thermography Manager. Thermography is an early risk-assessment tool, a non-invasive imaging technology that may help women detect breast abnormalities at an earlier stage. It is radiation free and no compression is involved. Prior to her career in thermography, Charlie spent 20 years instructing families with autism in the dietary interventions to reduce the associated inflammation and symptoms. Food in Jars: Canning Demonstration: Want to preserve without cups and cups of refined sugar? Learn how to safely and deliciously can using honey, maple, coconut sugar and other natural sweeteners with the author of Naturally Sweet Food in Jars and blogger at Food in Jars, Marisa McClellan. She’ll show you how to make a batch of Pear Vanilla Jam, sweetened with honey and set with Pomona’s Pectin. She’ll also demonstrate how to use the boiling water bath method for safe, shelf-stable preservation. Marisa has taught canning and preserving for nearly more than a decade and loves to share her knowledge and experience with new and experienced canners alike. Thurs. October 12 at 7 p.m.

Spirits of Hopewell Valley: Come and hear voices from the past with a historical reenactment featuring eight local figures buried at the Methodist Cemetery on Pennington-Titusville Road and the Pennington African Cemetery on South Main Street. These idyllic burying grounds contain the remains of some of Hopewell Valley’s first settlers, dating back to the early 18th and 19th centuries. Spirits of Hopewell Valley recounts their lives and deaths, the historical times, and the joys and hardships they shared. Period music will be performed by the Hopewell Hall, a small a cappella ensemble specializing in 18th and 19th century repertoire. History is more than dates and times. It is people: stories of their lives, hopes, joys and sorrow. Come and listen to how life was lived right here in Hopewell Township in its earliest years. Post-performance reception with light refreshments to be held at the Pennington Public Library, featuring photography by Cheryl Jackson. Sponsored by the Pennington Public Library, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and the United Methodist Church of Pennington. Sunday, October 15, 2 p.m.; Rain Date: October 22, 2:00 p.m. Halloween Drop-In Craft Week: Leading up to and on Halloween, stop by the library to create spooky and fun Halloween-themed crafts. Decorate your very own pillowcase trick-or-treat bag. Bring your own bag or we will provide one (while supplies last). Great fun for the whole family. October 24-31, New Jersey Room & designated areas throughout the library 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. 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. Meet-

ings 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. September 7 - “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante; October 5 - The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley. 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. Sept 12 - “And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer” by Fredrik Backman; Oct 10 “House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros. 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): This month’s First Friday Films is The Sense of an Ending and will be shown on Friday, September 2 at 1:30 p.m. A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life. [imdb.com]. PG-13, 108 minutes. Take a break at the library Friday afternoons in September for Relaxing Art Fridays — enjoy knitting, coloring, quilting, or other relaxing craft you bring along, and share the company of other fellow craft enthusiasts. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack. RAF will be held Fridays, September 8, 22 and 29 at 1p.m. On Saturday, September 9 at 10 a.m., Princeton SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Businesses) will present a Small Business Seminar, Starting Your Own Business. This month’s workshop will discuss the pros, cons, and how-tos of running a home-based business including work space and zoning requirements, employees, insurance, licensing, and what it require from you and your family. Registration is required online or call 609-737-2610. Bob Kirby is back for a three-week Active Aging Fitness series. Classes take place on September 11, 18 and 25 at 1 p.m. Try our new book club, The Short of It, which focuses on the short story. Each month we’ll read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month’s author is Flannery O’Connor and her short stories, “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” “The River,” and “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.” No registration necessary. The group meets on Wednesday, September 13 at 2:00pm, and stories are available at the Reference/Information Desk. How Did You Sleep Last Night? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 100 million Americans have difficulty falling or staying asleep, which can negatively affect health and mood. Join Tara Scoles, a registered polysomnographic technologist with University Medical Center of Princeton, on Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m. for an eye-opening discussion on sleep disorders and whether a sleep study could help diagnose your condition. Registration requested — online or call 609-737-2610. For this month’s Adult Craft on Wednesday, September 20 at 10:00 am, come create an autumn leaf mason jar candle holder. Materials will be provided. Registration is required at www.mcl.org or call the library. Have you had The Conversation? On Wednesday, September 20 at 1:30 p.m., come learn about how to have The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for Endof-Life Care. The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and the Hopewell Valley Department of Senior Services is sponsoring a film screening and discussion on The Bucket List to highlight the importance of discussing you end-of-life wishes with friends, family, and your doctors. Registration requested - online or call 609-737-2610. Join us on Wednesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. as the Anime Aficionados watch the first three episodes of the action, sci-fi series, FLCL. No registration necessary. Plot Summary: When twelve-year- old Naota meets a strange, pink-haired girl named Haruko, mysterious things start to happen. Please Note: Anime will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Films are for an adult and older teen audience and may include adult (rating of 17+) content. Join Jody Levy, an Advanced Eden Energy Medicine practitioner, on Saturday, September 23 at 10 a.m. for Decoding the Language of the Body: What Is Your Body Trying to Tell you? Levy will help you learn how to understand the language of your body through an understanding of the Five Rhythm Model. You will learn that through an understanding of the mind-body connection, you can achieve greater emotional and physical wellbeing. Registration requested - online or telephone the library 609-737- 2610. The Writers Support Group will meet on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 pm at the

library. All are welcome to attend and enjoy

the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer’s block and perfecting the craft. No registration necessary.

Ensure your child’s car seat is correctly

installed with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Come if you have an in-

fant or child using a car seat, or even if

you’re expecting a baby within the next month. Car seat safety check services provided by

Princeton HealthCare System/Community

Education &amp; Outreach. Car Seat

Safety Checks are taking place on Wednes-

day, September 27, starting at 10 a.m. Please call 609-737-2610 to

pointment for the day is at noon). Registration is limited; please call early.

Stop by the library for this month’s Movie for Adults: Fences (2016) being

screened on Wednesday, September 27,

1:30 and 6:15 p.m. Adaptation of the

Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a black

garbage collector in 1950s Pittsburgh

named Troy Maxson. Bitter about his lot in

life, Maxson frequently takes out his frus-

trations on his loved ones. No registration necessary. PG-13, 139 minutes.

Learn to download: Register for a 30-

minute session with a librarian for one-onone guidance in downloading free audio and

eBooks from eLibraryNJ, streaming free

movies, TV shows, music and audiobooks

from hoopla, accessing online periodicals

with Flipster, or using Freegal to stream or download music or stream videos. To make

an appointment, email avanscoy@mcl.org or call 609-737-2610.

Resume reviews are available by ap-

pointment. 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 re-

sources, 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 Karen TaylorOgren 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 join-

ing the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Summer Reading: Build a Better World

is this summer’s library theme. Sign-up starts June 19 at the library. Decide how many books you’d like to read this summer. When you reach your goal - get a free ice cream at the Boro Bean!

Storytime: Every Monday morning at

10:30, preschoolers and their adult com-

panions 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 p.m. at the li-

brary. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome.

Cookbook Book Club: Cookbook Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each

month at the library from 6:30-8 p.m. As

well as book discussion, each participant

chooses a recipe from the cookbook of the

month and prepares a dish to share at the

meeting. The meeting is free but sign up is

needed. Please stop by the library to sign up

for the meeting and pick up a copy of the current cookbook selection. Social Issues Book Club: Every fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the library - we will be hosting a new social issues book club and

discussion at the library. The library will

have each month’s book available for check

out. The goal is to learn about and discuss

various kinds of social issues that affect our society.

Hopewell Public Library (609-4661625) is at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Bor-

ough. More information is available at redlibrary.org and on Facebook.

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MERCER NOTES

Legal Notices TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER Notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, New Jersey, held on Monday, the 28th day of August 2017, the following ordinance was read a second time and adopted: O R D I N A N C E N O. 17-1664 AN ORDINANCE TO ABANDON, VACATE, RELEASE, AND EXTINGUISH THE PUBLIC RIGHTS IN DETOUR AVENUE, HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk HVN, 1x, 9/1/17 Fee: $14.88

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: V-COMM, LLC SERVICES: Specifications and Drawings to Bid Communications Tower TIME PERIOD: August 28, 2017 to December 31, 2017 CONTRACT AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $56,000.00 _________________________________________________ AWARDED TO:

Mark S. Ruderman, Esq. of Ruderman, Horn & Esmerado, P.C. SERVICES: Labor Attorney Services TIME PERIOD: August 28, 2017 to December 31, 2017 CONTRACT AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $11,000.00 _________________________________________________ AWARDED TO: Mason, Griffin & Pierson SERVICES: LegalServices related to Zaitz Affordable Housing TIME PERIOD: August 28, 2017 to December 31, 2017 CONTRACT AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $10,000.00 _________________________________________________ AWARDED TO: SERVICES: TIME PERIOD: CONTRACT AMOUNT:

Harry A. Carroll of Carroll Mcllhinney, LLC Appraisal services for cell tower leases August 28, 2017 to December 31, 2017 Not to Exceed $1,500.00 Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk

Most county offices closed for Labor Day Most Mercer County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, in observance of Labor Day. The following county offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, and will reopen for business Tuesday, Sept. 5: McDade Administration Building, 640 South Broad St.; Criminal Courthouse, 400 South Warren St.; Office of the Mercer County Clerk, 240 West State St.; Civil Courthouse and Office of the County Surrogate, 175 South Broad St.; and Mercer County Connection, Route 33 at Paxson Avenue, Hamilton. All branches of the Mercer County Library System will be closed Saturday, Sept. 2; Sunday, Sept. 3; and Monday, Sept. 4, reopening Tuesday, Sept. 5. Sunday hours, which apply only to the Lawrence, Ewing, Hickory Corner and West Windsor branches, will restart after Labor Day. The following county facilities will remain open: TrentonMercer Airport (except administrative offices), Correction Cen-

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The Board of Fire Commissioners of Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 regular scheduled meetings for September 7, 2017 will begin at 6:00 PM in order for the Board to enter into a special executive session to conduct Commissioner interviews. Official action may take place during the special executive session. Donald C. Kintzel, Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners Hopewell Twp. Fire District No. 1 HVN, 1x, 9/1/17 Fee: $7.44

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 9/14/17 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Route 1, From CR 533 (Quakerbridge Rd.) to Ridge Rd, Contract No. 008124060, Resurfacing, Township of Lawrence, Township of West Windsor, Township of Plainsboro, and Township of South Brunswick, Mercer and Middlesex Counties Federal Project No: NHP- 0001(317) UPC NO: 124060 DP No: 17135 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.

Please take notice that on 10/04/2017 at 7:30pm, in the Main Meeting Room of the Hopewell Township Municipal Building 201 Washington Crossing - Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey 08560, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Hopewell ("Board") will hold a public hearing on the application submitted by Applicant ("Sadiq H.& Farina Shariff"). Applicant seeks a lot coverage variance from the requirements of the Township's Land Use and Development Ordinance so as to permit a permeable paver patio. Township ordinance permits 20% lot coverage, but the applicant proposes 22.13%. The premises involved in this application is located at 5 Bramble Drive, Pennington New Jersey 08534 designated as Block 78.02, Lot 8.01 on the Hopewell Township Tax Map. The property is located in the Township's R100 Zoning District. In addition to the variance(s) referred to above, Applicant will also seek any and all other variances, waivers or relief that the Board may deem to be necessary or appropriate in connection with this application. At the said hearing, any and all interested parties may appear, either in person or through counsel, and may present any questions, comments and/or objections they may have regarding this application. The application, plans and other documents and materials relating to this application are available for public inspection in the Zoning Office at the Township Municipal Building during regular business hours. - Applicant HVN, 1x, 9/1/17 Fee: $23.25 Aff: $15.00

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization.

The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 856-486-6623

New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 HVN, PP, 8/25/17, 9/1/17, 9/8/17 Fee: $332.64

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3305 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-026908-16 BETWEEN: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA vs RONALD O. HURFORD, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, September 20, 2017

at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF EAST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 139 ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD IN BLOCK 6

Dimensions: (approx): 50.02'X128.68'X193.44'X140.00'X100.00'X934.46'X445.67'X532.82'X61.16'X845.70'X136. 37' Nearest Cross Street: SERGEANTSVILLE ROAD The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $429,597.50 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.

Dated: September 12, 2017 Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County Clerk 240 W. State St., 7th Floor, P.O. Box 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650 609-989-6494

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 HVN, 4x, 8/25/17, 9/1/17, 9/8/17, 9/15/17 Fee: $230.64 Aff: $15.00

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3292 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-023040-16 BETWEEN: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE vs MARIA MIRANDA, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 12 PAULMIER ROAD Tax lot 11.12 IN BLOCK 51 Dimensions: (approx): 366.00' X 52.00' X 375.96' X 10.09' X 199.53' X 90.94' Nearest Cross Street: GENERAL BRAY HIGHWAY

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 $1,027,863.38 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 2410, 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: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE VS MARIA MIRANDA, dated May 26, 2011 and recorded June 6, 2011 in Instrument No. 20110606000123890 in the amount of $30,480.17. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE VS MARIA MIRANDA, dated Februay 12, 2014 and recorded February 24, 2014 in Instrument No. 20140224000030710 in the amount of $143,243.39.

HVN, 1x, 8/11/17, 8/18/17, 8/225/17, 9/1/17 Fee: $238.08 Affidavit: $15.00

Residents urged to prepare for hurricane season

The peak period for hurricane and tropical storm activity in New Jersey has arrived, and Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is advising county residents to plan and prepare for potential storms during the late summer and fall. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but the height of hurricane and tropical storm activity in New Jersey is mid-August to late October. When they approach land, tropical storms and hurricanes can be extremely deadly and destructive — even as far inland as Mercer County. Mr. Hughes suggests taking the following readiness steps in preparation for hurricane season: Put together a kit of emergency supplies that includes a three-day supply of canned, non-perishable, ready-to-eat food; a three-day supply of water (a total of 3 gallons per family member); prescription medications; a battery-operated radio and extra batteries; a flashlight and extra batteries; and a first aid kit. Make a plan for what you and your family will do during an emergency, including how pets will be cared for. Know how you will evacuate and how to “shelter in place,” which means stay home and avoid driving if at all possible. Stay informed of possible threats by tuning in to your local media outlets for the latest breaking weather news. Also register for the Mercer County emergency notification system by visiting www.mercercounty.org and clicking on “Alert Mercer” at the top of the home page. For more information on how to properly prepare your home or business for hurricane season, visit http://ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/hurricanes.shtml.

All registered Mercer County voters should receive a vote-by-mail application in the mail this year. If you have not received one by September 18, please verify that you are registered to vote, and use the application below. This does not apply if you wish to vote at the polls. If you are a qualified and registered voter of the State who wants to vote by mail in the General Election to be held on November 7, 2017, complete the application form below and send to the undersigned, or write or apply in person to the undersigned at once requesting that a mail-in ballot be forwarded to you. The request must state your home address and the address to which the ballot should be sent. The request must be dated and signed with your signature. If any person has assisted you to complete the mail-in ballot application, the name, address and signature of the assistor must be provided on the application and, you must sign and date the application for it to be valid and processed. No person shall serve as an authorized messenger or as a bearer for more than three qualified voters in an election. No person who is a candidate in the election for which the voter requests a mail-in ballot may provide any assistance in the completion of the ballot or may serve as an authorized messenger or bearer. No mail-in ballot will be provided to any applicant who submits a request therefor by mail unless the request is received at least seven days before the election and contains the requested information. A voter may, however, request an application in person from the county clerk up to 3 p.m. of the day before the election. Voters who want to vote only by mail in all future general elections in which they are eligible to vote, and who state that on their application shall, after their initial request and without further action on their part, be provided a mail-in ballot by the county clerk until the voter requests that the voter no longer be sent such a ballot. A voter’s failure to vote in the fourth general election following the general election at which the voter last voted may result in the suspension of that voter’s ability to receive a mail-in ballot for all future general elections unless a new application is complete and filed with the county clerks. Voters also have the option of indicating on their mail-in ballot applications that they would prefer to receive mailin ballots for each election that takes place during the remainder of this calendar year. Voters who exercise this option will be furnished with mail-in ballots for each election that takes place during the remainder of this calendar year, without further action on their part. Application forms may be obtained by applying to the undersigned either in writing or by telephone, or the application form provided below may be completed and forwarded to the undersigned.

*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.

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ter, Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services Communications Center. The following Mercer County Park Commission facilities will be open on Labor Day: Marina at Mercer County Park, noon to 6 p.m.; Tennis Center, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; all four County golf courses, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Equestrian Center, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Wildlife Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Tulpehaking Nature Center and Howell Living History Farm will be closed on Labor Day.

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RELIGIOUS NOTES

St. Matthews’s Episcopal The church is located at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday summer worship schedule is at 8 a.m for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 9:30 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visit www.stmatthewspennington.or g. 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 — Summer Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. starting June 18. 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 737-1374 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, Sept. 3. Lay Speaker, Rich Miller will be giving the

morning message. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Adult Small group meets at 9 a.m. Pastor Kate is leading a study based on the book by Rob Bell called What is the Bible. Children’s Sunday school will meet again on Sept. 10. They meet during the morning service time. During the service on September 10, there will be a special blessing given over all our students and their backpacks by Pastor Kate. All students are welcome to bring their backpacks for this special time. 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 609-466-0471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.org. You can also visit us on Facebook. 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 609-4660862. The fax number is 609466-4229. 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 minis-

ter of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org. St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — 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 609-466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org. Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care during the summer is available starting at 10:00 am. You may find special Summer Fun and other mission and events on our calendar at pennpre.org. Christian education will resume after Labor Day. The July and August worship themes are based on the “Fruits of the Spirit” found in Galatians 5:22-26. July and August church office hours are 9 am to 12 noon. Call the church office at 609737-1221,x-10, or visit Facebook.com/PennPres and pennpres.org. First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. At 9:30 a.m., Kids Connection classes will take place in the Youth Room, located in the Bannerman Building. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 11 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 church is at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River. More info is at www.titusvillechurch.org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or by 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 609-7370922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information. Titusville United Methodist — TUMC offers a weekly Sunday Family Worship Service at 10 a.m. The TUMC Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. There are small group discussions each month during the summer on the first and third Sundays at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend. On Sept. 3, the discussion will revolve around Psalms 107-151. TUMC Book Group will meet Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. to discuss The Tao of Pooh. Starting Sept. 24, TUMC Youth Group will meet Sunday evenings, twice a month. TUMC Fall Programming Kick-off is coming, Sunday, Sept. 10. The celebration begins with Blessing of the Backpacks during worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday School classes will begin. Continuing after worship, there will be a cook-out and time of fellowship at 11:30 a.m. TUMC Youth Group will kick-off later in the week, Friday, Sept. 15. Holy Communion is celebrated each month. “Celebration Sunday” is an after-worship coffee hour served every fourth Sunday. TUMC is known as a “praying church” whose worship style is casual and familyfriendly. All are welcome, come as you are. TUMC was founded in 1806, and is located at 7 Church Road in Titusville. For more information visit

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www.titusvilleumc.org or contact the church office 609-7372622. St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is

Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is the pastoral associate. With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column. Email updated information to hvn@ centraljersey.com so it arrives by 9 a.m. Monday.

Obituaries

Constance Elizabeth (Rogers) Devereux

Constance Elizabeth (Rogers) Devereux passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2017. She was 84. She was born in Chicago IL on February 8, 1933 and was the daughter of Eleanor Chase Rogers and Bernard (Ben) Odell Rogers. When she was very young her family moved from Chicago to the suburb of Riverside IL. In middle school she and her parents built a log cabin on the shores of the Mississippi River in Cordova IL where they would vacation each summer. While attending Riverside-Brookfield High School, she was very active with the American Junior Red Cross and was chosen to be in a group of American Jr Red Cross high school students traveling on a twomonth study tour through Western Europe. She then attended Indiana University where she was a sociology major, a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, and was one of the co-chairs for the Little Indy bicycling race. At IU she met John D Devereux of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and they were married in 1955. They moved with his work with Shell Oil to St Louis, MO, Tulsa OK and then to Calgary, Alberta Canada. She and her husband then moved to Cambridge, MA for him to pursue further graduate work at the Harvard Business School. After starting their family, the couple moved to Lexington, MA where she lived for almost 50 years. She was a longtime and active member of Hancock United Church of Christ and the Lexington Book Group. She was also a member of the Lexington Ski Club for many years. She worked in a variety of positions most notably at her two companies, Field Flowers of Lexington (a custom decorated candle company) with partner Margie Winter and Devereux Smith Associates (a PR and events firm that established Discovery Day in Lexington among other projects) with partner Jacquie Smith. Over the course of 35 years she was also the Administrator for the annual Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions program with The College Board. Connie was very interested in the arts, studying both oil and watercolor painting with MacLucas “Woody” Ward for many years, as well as basket weaving at The Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, rug braiding, rug hooking and gardening. Later, she also led an exercise class at the Lexington Council on Aging. And she was a member of Chapter U, Lexington of PEO, a philanthropic and educational organization. She enjoyed travel in the US, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and Japan as well as her treasured annual vacations to visit dear friends in Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 2010, she moved to Carleton-Willard Village in Bedford, MA where she continued to be involved in the rug hooking, Art for Fun, garden club and exercise classes. She was also a frequent contributor of both art (including cover work) and written articles to the Villager, Carleton-Willard’s quarterly publication of residents’ writing and art. She is survived by her children Rebecca Devereux Sullivan and husband Steve of Wellesley MA and Andrea Rogers Devereux and her partner Jon March of Hopewell, NJ. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michaela Finley, Delaney Sullivan and Aidan Sullivan. Step grandchildren Scott Sullivan of Portland OR, Will (& Molly) Sullivan and step great grandchildren Jack and Maddie Sullivan of Berkeley CA. Also by Matt & Ikumi Tran and their sons Davis and Spencer of Andover MA. Sisters-in-law Helen Devereux of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Joyce Ingles of Schomberg, Ontario and nephew Martin (& Doris) Ingles also of Schomberg. She is pre-deceased by her former husband John Devereux, nephew Tony Ingles of Schomberg, Ontario, Canada and son-in-law Stephen Finley of Hopewell, NJ. Funeral arrangements are being made through Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., Bedford, with calling hours from 3:00-6:00 pm, on Saturday, Aug 26. The memorial service will be held at Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, on Sunday, August 27, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in memory of Constance E. Devereux to: Hancock Church 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or www.dana-farber.org/gift.

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A story of environmental activism at the New Jersey Film Festival By Anthony Stoeckert

The documentary "Saving the Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport" tells the story behind an historic effort to preserve land in Morris County. It will be shown Sept. 24 during the New Jersey Film Festival at Rutgers University.

n December of 1959, The Port of New York Authority — known today as The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey — announced plans to build a massive jetport on a wildlife refuge known as The Great Swamp. The announcement didn't sit well with the residents of the Morris County towns near the swamp. Not only did they not want the traffic and noise the jetport would bring, they appreciated the swamp as a place to experience nature. The swamp's 7,800 acres are home to grasslands, forest, wetlands, marsh, ponds and streams. Animal life there includes deer, foxes, coyotes, river otters, muskrats and more than 244 bird species. Reptiles living there include various frogs and turtles, including threatened species such as the bog turtle, wood turtle and blue-spotted salamander. In what set an example of grassroots environmental activism, people in the area fought the authorities, stopping the jetport and eventually having the swamp declared a federally protected natural landmark. It was a long fight, one of the first environmental movements in the country, and that story is now being told on film. "Saving the Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport" is a one-hour documentary that will be shown at the New Jersey Film Festival on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick, Sept. 24. The film is directed by Scott Morris, who has lived in Chatham for 25 years. "I’ve enjoyed going to the swamp with my family from the time my kids could walk, Morris says. "I knew of the jetport story but always sort of took it for granted." As he got know people in the area, Morris met Nicolas W. Platt, the mayor of Harding Township. In talking about the swamp and the story of the

jetport with Platt, Morris got the idea for the film. He and his producer, Larry Fast, put a proposal together for funding of a documentary for public television. "It was pretty clear from the beginning that the story was not clearly known by most of the people who lived in the area," says Morris, whose films have been shown on PBS and HBO. "There was some mythology around it, about what exactly happened and who fought the plan and how it all unfolded, but as we started to dig deeper, we found a really compelling, multi-faceted story about the grassroots movement to fight the plan that the port authority was setting forth." Morris says the fight took 10 years, starting with protests at a high school and going all the way to the U.S. Congress, which declared the swamp protected wilderness. Environmental activism is part of today’s world, particularly concerning climate change. The fight over the swamp was one of the first of its kind and continues to serve as a blueprint for environmental causes. “At the time, there was not what you’d call an environmental tool kit, there was no Clean Air Act or Clean Water Act," Morris says. "So everything the people were doing in the area to fight it, it was all new. In fact, the whole effort continues to be a model for environmental activism to this day.” The film also shows how different things were back then. While today, it is largely democrats who warn against global warning, back then, republicans, including longtime congressman Peter Frelinghysen, fought to save the swamp, while democratic governor Robert Meyner supported the jetport. Morris says Meyner ran as a strong pro-labor candidate and wanted the jetport in part

because he believed it would bring jobs to the area. Another difference is media and how the people of Morris County found out about the jetport. In today's world where cell phones and social media have us sharing news at lightning-fast speed, it’s hard to imagine that back then, people found out about the jetport because of a story in the Newark Evening News. “That’s how everybody found out," Morris says. "There are people in the film we interviewed who remember that day and what a shock it was that they were going to obliterate four towns, that they were going to destroy the watershed and the whole ecosystem for the wildlife out here. So the reaction was fierce and it was multi-faceted.” The film explores how the fight started as a word-of-mouth campaign, with newspapers, flyers, and phone calls, which led to committees being formed. The issue got to Trenton quickly and the state legislature voted against it, but then it turned out that the Port Authority had jurisdictions outside the powers of the state. “They kept persisting and it took a lot of effort to continue to fight," Morris says. That’s the political side of the story. Another side is the personal one, about the people behind the fight. One of those was Helen Fenske, a housewife who lived in Green Village and became secretary for a group called the Great Swamp Committee. “Helen became a fierce advocate for the opposition and pulled together funding and brought about a lot of public awareness through newspapers and whatever media should she could engage at the time," Morris says. "It went as far as The New York Times writing editorials and articles about it, so the word got out.” Continued on page 4

Also Inside: Engelbert Humperdinck at the Count Basie • Your guide to theater, music, art and more

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MUSIC

By Mike Morsch

Humperdinck at the Basie here was something about the song that Engelbert Humperdinck liked. It was an instrumental by Frank Weir, a British orchestra leader and soprano saxophonist, and the first time Humperdinck heard it, he was intrigued. “The melody seemed so catchy and so wonderful that I said to my manager at the time, ‘That’s an amazing melody. Let’s find the lyrics and record that song,’” Humperdinck says. The manager, Gordon Mills, was aware that Arnold George Dorsey had been struggling to make it in the music industry for several years to that point in the mid-1960s. It was Mills who suggested that Dorsey change his name to Engelbert Humperdinck — borrowed from a 19th-century German composer — to help jump start Dorsey’s career. But there was just something about that song.

“We got the song, I went into the studio and recorded it,” Humperdinck says. “The arrangement was so wonderful and so catchy and the introduction was so recognizable.” The finished recording of the song then sat on a shelf at the record company, Decca Records, for three months. In early 1967, Humperdinck was asked to stand in for Dickie Valentine, who was ill, as host of a British variety television show called “Sunday Night at the London Palladium.” It was on this show that Humperdinck dusted off his version of “Release Me,” an old country song that had been a hit for three different country artists — Jimmy Heap, Kitty Wells and Ray Price — all in 1954. And more than a decade after it first be- Engelbert Humperdinck will perform came a hit, “Release Me” was again a hit, at the Count Basie Theatre, Sept. 10. this time for Humperdinck. On the strength of the TV show performance, Humperdinck’s record company released the song and it shot up to No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart. Not only that, it temporarily put a stop to the Beatles hit-making machine in 1967 by keeping “Strawberry Fields Forever”/”Penny Lane” out of the No. 1 spot. “Thank God for that TV show. It really gave the song the exposure that started the ball rolling,” Humperdinck says. “And I’ll tell you something, I’ve met Paul [McCartney] and he’s such a gentleman, he’s never even brought up the subject [of “Release Me” keeping the Beatles song from reaching No. 1].” It’s been 50 years since Humperdinck’s “Release Me” propelled his career, one that now includes sales of 150 million records worldwide. To mark five decades in the music industry, Humperdinck has embarked on a 50th anniversary tour, which kicked off in late July and will make a stop at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, Sept. 10. In addition, to further mark the fivedecade milestone, Humperdinck has a new release, “Engelbert Humperdinck 50,” which has 35 tracks, including two new songs, “I Followed My Heart” and “I Don’t Want to Call It Goodbye.” Humperdinck tells fans these days that

his show doesn’t have “any dull moments in it where I have to talk and tell jokes.” And he’s embraced social media as a way to help get his music and performances in front of as many fans as possible. “There are little hints about the show on social media,” Humperdinck says. “It’s rather wonderful that we do have social media doing that because when I go and do a show, people know little bits and pieces that are coming up because they’ve seen it online.” As for his unique stage name, Humperdinck says that it has served him well. “I have to say that it’s really left its mark and has given me a good solid career,” said Humperdinck. “I got teased a lot with it, though. People used to call me ‘Pumpernickel.’” One of those who had fun with the name was the legendary crooner and Rat Pack’s No. 2 guy, Dean Martin. In the early 1970s, Martin took Humperdinck under his wing when the latter started to regularly play Las Vegas. “When I first signed up with the hotel, he put his name on the marquee, which he never did for any other artist who was at that hotel — ‘Dean Martin presents Engelbert Humperdinck.’ That was very nice,” Humperdinck says. “Dean always called me ‘Humpy Bumpy Dumpy Dumpy.’ He never called me by my real name.” After five decades, Humperdinck is still having fun and in moments of contemplation, is thankful to still have the opportunity to perform. “Isn’t it great? I mean 50 years, not many people reach that number [in entertainment]. You have to have something in order to sustain a career,” he says. “Sometimes I think it’s all a dream, but it’s not. It was my destiny and thank God it came my way. I’m very happy about that.”

Engelbert Humperdinck will perform at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, Sept. 10, 4:30 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.countbasietheatre.org or call 732-842-9000.

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Player is Back

By Mike Morsch

The classic ‘yacht rock’ band is one of the ’70s groups playing at Harrah’s this month

few years ago, Peter Beckett was at a ballgame with his son when he got a phone call from a guy in Atlanta who was the singer for a band called the Yacht Rock Review. Until that moment, Beckett, co-founder and lead singer of the band Player, had never heard the term “Yacht Rock.” “He said he was doing a huge festival in Atlanta and that his band does every ‘70s hit song that you’ve ever heard of,” Beckett says. “And now they were starting to bring in the actual artists who sang those songs as guests and would I be interested in coming down.” Beckett was apprehensive at first, but eventually decided to participate. “And it was fantastic. It was a huge crowd and everybody was wearing sailor’s caps and drinking chardonnay,” he says. “There was a great crowd just going crazy for all of these hits. It was like being a pop star all over again and I loved it. Anything that keeps the ‘70s music alive. It’s great fun.” Player had made its mark in the late 1970s and had several hits, three of which made the U.S. Billboard Top 40, including the No. 1 single “Baby Come Back,” cowritten by Beckett and J.C. Crowley. Beckett and Ronn Moss, another cofounder of Player, have been keeping the band’s music alive on various yacht rock tours and cruises for the past several years. And now the current version of the band will participate in “Soft Rock Month” at Harrah’s in Atlantic City with a full show, Sept. 14. Harrah’s will feature a band from the ‘70s on Thursdays through September. In addition to Player on Sept. 14, Firefall will perform on Sept. 7; Ambrosia will be featured on Sept. 21; and Orleans will play Sept. 28. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Player’s debut album, which featured “Baby Come Back,” the hit that almost didn’t get recorded because record

Player will bring ‘Baby Come Back’ and other ’70s hits to Harrah’s.

executive Clive Davis didn’t think he heard “a hit” when he first auditioned the band at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1976. After leaving as president of Columbia Records in 1973, Davis had founded Arista Records. As president of Arista, Davis signed many notable artists in the mid1970s, including Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Carly Simon and the Grateful Dead. “We were at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in the ballroom, and there was nobody there but Clive,” Beckett says. “We were onstage with no mics, just the acoustic guitars, and he was sitting right in front of the stage in a suit and tie, with his legs crossed. “By this stage of the game, we had written ‘Baby Come Back.’ We did two songs, then ‘Baby Come Back,’” said Beckett. When the band was done playing, Davis gave his immediate and honest assessment. “After the song, he said, ‘You know, you guys look great and you sound wonderful, but I just don’t hear a hit,’” Beckett says. Davis then took the band members to his hotel room and started playing other artists’ songs he thought were hits on a recorder.

“To me, they were kind of obscure and I’ve never heard them since,” Beckett says. Davis passed on signing Player to the Arista stable of artists. After that, the band members lost faith in themselves for a period of time, that was until they got an audience with Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter. Lambert and Potter were songwriters who had written tunes for the Grass Roots, and and trio of Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds in the late 1960s. By the mid1970s, Lambert and Potter had established their own label, Haven Records, whose roster of artists included Glen Campbell, Dusty Springfield, the Four Tops and the Righteous Brothers. “They had everything going on at the time,” Beckett says. “And we played them our songs. When we played ‘Baby Come Back,’ they both just kind of stopped — with their mouths open — and said, ‘This is a hit.’ They heard a hit. And they got us in touch with RSO Records and that was it.” RSO — the Robert Stigwood Organization — managed the careers of several big names at the time, including the Bee Gees and Eric Clapton. Player was asked to do

another live performance for RSO executives. “I was pretty cocky in those days and by then we had worked ‘Baby Come Back’ up with the live band,” Beckett says. “And all these guys were sitting in the back of the studio and we did a few songs. “I remember walking up to the mic and saying, ‘And now we’d like to do our first No. 1 hit.’ And we really belted it out and it felt powerful at the time. It felt like something could happen here. And that was the clincher. We were signed with RSO,” Beckett says. “Baby Come Back” was a hit and stayed on the charts for 32 weeks. “Clive didn’t miss much, but he missed that one,” Beckett says. Today’s version of Player includes Beckett as the frontman. Beckett spent some time in the late 1980s and into the 1990s with Little River Band and wrote songs for other artists and for films and television. Also in the group are Mark Winley, who has played with Johnny Winter, on bass; Buster Akrey, who has done session work for Steely Dan and Don Henley, on keyboards; Rob Math on guitar; and Burleigh Drummond, the original drummer for Ambrosia. Moss, who also starred in the daytime soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful” from 1987 through 2012, is on leave from the band doing a theatrical play based on the soap opera and is scheduled to return to the group at the end of October. But Player is still out there rocking the yacht rock tunes. “I’m not going to say it’s been an easy ride. There’s been good years and bad years,” Beckett says. “Thank God ‘Baby Come Back’ and some of our other stuff still gets played and we still get good royalty checks and you can’t ask for much more than that. It’s all good.” Player will perform at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. For tickets and information: www.caesars.com/harrahs-ac.

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Film Fest Continued from Page 1 Also key was a wealthy land owner, Marcellus Hartley Dodge. “He came up with a plan to actually donate his land and he approached a lot of other people in the area, farmers, to donate their land to the U.S. government, which was the only way they could have it officially protected from the Port Authority, if it became federally owned property,” Morris says. “He initiated the whole thing with about 1,000 acres but they needed at least 3,000 acres and the other 2,000 were purchased with donations.” A key source the filmmakers used was a 1978 book written by Cam Cavanaugh, “Saving the Great Swamp: The People, the Power Brokers, and an Urban Wilderness.” The other key to the filmmaking process was talking to people who talked about their first-hand experiences with the fight. “We compiled over 30 hours of interviews with these people,” Morris says. “We were able to take the combination of Cam Cavanaugh’s book to provide narrative ele-

ments and these interviews, and sort of create this beautiful mosaic that brings the whole story to life. And where we had missing pieces that the interviews couldn’t give us, we wrote a narration script.” That narration is by the Tony- and Emmy-winning actress Blythe Danner. Following its screening at the film festival, “Saving the Great: Battle to Defeat the Jetport” is set to be shown on public television stations in the fall. As much as this story is a timely one, Morris says that wasn’t his goal. “I did not make the film with the expectation that there would be climate denial going on,” he says. “I just made it because I thought it was a great story and it’s become kind of peculiarly relevant.” The festival will showcase featurelength narrative and documentary films as well as short subjects. It will open Sept. 15 with the short film “Hitchhiking with a .357 Magnum” and the experimental ghost story, “Greeting In the Afternoon.” Opening night

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The documentary “Melody Makers” tells the story of a music magazine during the classic rock era. will wrap up with “Hello Hello Hello: Lee Ranaldo: Electric Trim,” about the making of a new album by Ranaldo, a member of the band Sonic Youth. Another music-themed doc will be shown Sept. 17. “Melody Makers” tells the story of the British magazine Melody Maker during the classic rock era, from 1965 to 1975. Director Leslie Ann Coles got the idea to make the movie when she met Barrie Wentzell, the chief contributing photographer for the magazine. He moved to Canada in the 1980s, and he and Coles met in the ‘90s. Coles says Wentzell showed her some of his photographs, which fascinated her and led to her wanting to make a documentary about him, “Originally, it was an intimate artist’s portrait about a rock ‘n’ roll photographer who shot for Melody Maker magazine, 1965 to 1975,” Coles says. “And that was the initial inspiration — the actual photographs and Barry’s anecdotal stories.” The film’s scope grew to cover the magazine and rock ‘n’ roll after Coles went to the U.K. to talk with journalists, promoters and managers about Wentzell. “When I met these other characters, I realized that it was even a bigger story because it was about the world’s first musical press that wrote furiously and intelligently about rock ‘n’ roll,” she says. “It was a forerunner to Rolling Stone, really.” Melody Maker was founded in the 1920s and initially covered jazz. It was slow to cover rock music, which didn’t gain much respect early on. The magazine covered music until it folded in 2000. Coles says those years from 1965 to 1975 were the most interesting because the

accessibility of the musicians led to amazing photography and insightful articles about music. Wentzell took photos during interviews and after them, capturing personal moments such as Roger Waters of Pink Floyd in his kitchen, looking out a window, as his cats are on the table, also looking at the window. “When you look at the photographs in the film, they’re not all just live shots,” Coles says. “There are live shots of them performing but there are many, many iconic images.” Wentzell’s style set the style for Melody Maker, and also influenced rock photography in virtually every magazine that covered the music. As the ‘70s progressed, rock stars got less accessible, partly because the business got so big that the musicians got more protected by their managers and publicists. Another factor was the national press covering stars as celebrities, what they did behind the stage, as opposed to Melody Maker, which focused on the music. “The national press realized they could sell more papers by exploiting the idiosyncrasies of the artists, and celebrity in general,” Coles says. “That was big news — people wanted to know who was doing what, who died of what cause, that kind of thing. It became sensationalized.” One of the rock legends she interviewed was Eric Burdon, of the Animals and War, who told her rock stars of his era were the first people to be followed by the paparazzi. “As the national press became interested in rock ‘n’ roll, and sort of exploiting those elements, the door started to close,” Coles says. “Also, rock ‘n’ roll was a big business, people were making millions of dollars at that point.” But Coles’ film starts with Wentzell. “It’s his story and then there’s the Melody Maker story because it became clear to me that maybe without Barrie, Melody Maker wouldn’t have become what it was,” Coles says. Most screenings for the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2017 take place at Voorhees Hall 105 on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. For more information, go to www.njfilmfest.com or call 848-932-8482.

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STAGE “Other Desert Cities,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Drama about Brooke Wyeth returns to her parents’ Palm Springs home toting an explosive, about-to-be-published tell-all memoir, through Sept. 2; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “What the Butler Saw,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s F.M. Kirby Shakes Theatre, Drew University campus, 36 Madison Ave. Joe Orton’s 1969 farce that unveils the fragile state of truth in the hands of those in power, and the power of truth despite our easy ability to twist it, Sept. 6 through Oct. 1. $29-$69; www.shakespearenj.org; 973408-5600. “Disaster!,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Musical spoof of ‘70s-era disaster movies set in 1979 at the opening of a floating casino and disco in New York, Sept. 824. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $13 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469. “Memphis,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Tony-winning musical set in 1950s Tennessee at the dawn of the rock music revolution. Presented by PinnWorth Productions, Sept. 8-17. Tickets cost $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. Simpatico, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Sam Shepard drama in which a simple phone call causes Carter and Vinnie’s shady past to resurface, and fierce loyalties that were once hotblooded begin to run astray. Collaboration between McCarter and Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, Sept. 8 through Oct. 15; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Paul Barnes, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. Visiting artist Paul Barnes Presents will perform “Philip Glass at 80: A Retrospective,“ Sept. 8, 8 p.m. Free; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663. Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University. Seasonopening concert will include Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” Op. 49 and

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 “Choral” featuring the Westminster Symphonic Choir, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. (pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.), Sept. 17, 4 p.m. (preconcert talk at 3 p.m.) www.princetonsymphony.org; 609-4970020. Clipper Erickson, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. Pianist Clipper Erickson will open the Westminster Conservatory 2017-2018 Faculty Recital Series with a performance titled “The Russian American Connection,” Sept. 17, 3 p.m. Free; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:4510 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. Suede, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Jazz singer who has played clubs including New York’s Birdland, Sept. 9, 8 p.m., $30; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027. Princeton Garden Statesmen, West Windsor Plainsboro Community Middle School, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. 48th annual barbershop contest, Sept. 10, 2 p.m. $25; www.gardenstatesmen.org; 1-888636-4449. Anne Hills, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. The singer-songwriter will perform the season-opening concert for the Princeton Folk Music Society, Sept. 15, 8:15 p.m. Admission costs $20, $10 students under 22, $5 children; princetonfolk.org 609-799-0944.

MUSEUMS Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Great British Drawings from the Ashmolean Museum,” featuring more than 100 works from the 17th to the 20th centuries, through Sept. 17. “Transient Effects: The Solar Eclipses and Celestial Landscapes of Howard Russell Butler.” Exhibit brings together experts from the sciences and art history to present the history of Howard Russell Butler’s paintings and the story of the artist who created them. Butler (1856-1934) was a graduate of Princeton University’s first school of science, through Oct. 15; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.

10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-2583788. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Ellarslie Open 34. Cadwalader Park: An Olmsted Vision: Exhibit highlighting Cadwalader Park and its world-famous designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed Cadwalader Park and Central Park in New York City. Exhibitions on both floors of the museum will run, through Sept. 17 with various complementary events, lectures and tours. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Historical Society of Princeton at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: The Architect in Princeton. The exhibition features architectural drawings by Wright from the Historical Society’s collection, telling the story of Wright’s sole Princeton clients and the Frank Lloyd Wright house that could have been, through Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon to 4 p.m. $4; princetonhistory.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Newark and the Culture

of Art: 1900-1960.” The exhibit explores the unique combination of art and industry that made Newark a magnet for modern artists in the early 20th century. Morven’s exhibition celebrates the culture of creativity that flourished alongside John Cotton Dana, the visionary figure in the organization of the Newark Library and Newark Museum. Through his efforts art, industry and society were brought together to inspire the everyday Newark citizen through accessible and beautiful exhibitions. Dana’s goal was to educate by presenting examples of superior design to the greatest number of people possible, including Newark’s immigrant and working-class population; making art a vital part of Newark’s culture and society. Morven’s nearly 50 loans hail from public and private collections from across the country and will reflect Dana’s vision by including painting, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Highlights from the New Hope-Solebury School District Art Collection, through Oct. 8; George

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Sotter: Light and Shadow, through Dec. 31; Dedicated, Displayed, Discovered: Celebrating the Region’s School Art Collections, through Jan. 7; www.michenerartmuseum.org; 215-340-9800. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.

GALLERIES

River Queen Artisans Gallery, 8 Church St., Lambertville. “Summer Blessing,” featuring new work from more than 30 local artists, through Sept. 9. riverqueenartisans.com; 609-3972977.â⇔‹ Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. “Dreamscapes,” annual exhibit by members of the Plainsboro Library’s Artists’ Group, through Sept. 27. Reception, Sept. 11, 68 p.m. 609-275-2897. The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. “Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit” featuring approximately 20 works by full-time and adjunct faculty members. The programs represented in the exhibit include visual arts, photography and digital imaging, advertising/graphic design, ceramics, and digital media arts. Among the participating faculty members Michael Chovan-Dalton, Ingrid Jordan, Lucas Kelly, Jared Kramer, Tina LaPlaca, Paul Mordetsky, Kerri O’Neill, Mircea Popescu, Lauren Rabinowitz, Rachel Stern, Kyle Stevenson, Michael Welliver and Mauro Zamora, through Sept. 28. Hours: Mon.-Tues., Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.mccc.edu/gallery. Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge St., Lambertville. Exhibit featuring paintings by Carol Sanzalone and Michael Schweigart, Sept. 7 through Oct. 1. Opening reception, Sept. 9, 4-7 p.m. Closing tea and conversation, Oct. 1, 3-6 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St. Hopewell. “Iceland: A Land Like Not Other,” photography by Martin Schwartz. In the Goodkind Gallery: “Watercolor Wonders” featuring art by 12 painters. This is the first time the gallery has taken the opportunity to exhibit fine art photography but another form of wall art. The water colorists are students of Jo-Ann Osnoe and use the Gallery 14 as their learning facility. Sept. 8 through Oct. 8. Reception, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists, Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511.

COMEDY

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Bill Bellamy, Sept. 1-2, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., $32; Julian McCullough, Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 8-9, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., $20; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Mike Recine, Sept. 8-9; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

DANCE

Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Sept. 6, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; Second Saturday English Country Dance, Sept. 9, 8-11 p.m. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Dancing by the Peddie Lake, 112 Etra Road in Hightstown. Fall sessions of “Dancing by the Peddie Lake with Candace-Woodward-Clough”, offering instruction in Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz and Latin dancing. Classes will begin Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 and run four weeks. The cost is $60 per person for the four-week sessions. Register at candaceclough1987@yahoo.com or by calling 732-995-4284. Friday Night Folk Dancing, at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272.

Artistic Dreams “Stormy Eye” by Sandha Modi is on view in “Dreamscapes,” an exhibit of works by the Plainsboro Library’s artists’ group, on view at the library’s gallery through Sept. 27. This year, artists were asked to share their dreams through their art, from imaginary to real-life landscapes, dreams, visions or nightmares. A reception will be held Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 609-275-2897.

MISCELLANY

www.31mainfarmersmarket.com; 443-248-6738. Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon St. (next to the Princeton Public Library). Seasonal and organic produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles, through Nov. 16. Live music 12:302:30 p.m. Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. princetonfarmersmarket.com. West Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot of the southbound side of the Princeton Junction. (Use 2 Vaughn Drive for GPS.) Host to 16 regional farms, 11 artisan food and natural product vendors. For for sale include locally grown fruit and vegetables, mushrooms, pastured meats and poultry, fresh coastal seafood, cheese, milk, farm fresh eggs and more. There also is an on-site knife- and blade-sharpening service. Also includes live music, cooking demonstrations and community organizations, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Thanksgiving. manager@westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.

“Over Here, Molly Pitcher,” Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road. Dramatic presentation by living history educator Stacy Roth, who highlights the lives of women who “belonged to the army” during the American Revolution. The presentation will be held at the Visitor Center Museum’s auditorium, Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Vehicle park entrance fee applies; 609-7370623. Washington at Rockingham, September 1783, Rockingham, Route 603 (Laurel Avenue/Kingston-Rocky Hill Road), Kingston. On Aug. 23, 1783 General and Mrs. Washington arrived at Rockingham, the Berrien family homestead, which had been rented by Congress for their use. On Sept. 9, 11 am to 5 pm, the General will be in residence once again at Rockingham. David Emerson will portray Washington during his stay in the area, looking back on the trials behind him, at the tasks at hand, and the impending future of long retirement from public life, or so he thought. Three main rooms of the historic house will be open for visHopewell Valley Chorus, Hopewell Valley Central itors to “meet” the General and interact with him throughHigh School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. out the day. For more information, go to Opening rehearsals for Hopewell Valley Chorus’ new seawww.rockingham.net. son, “Deck the Halls,” a program of traditional secular and sacred holiday music. No auditions. Male voices especially welcome, Sept. 11 and 18, 7 p.m. Seasonal membership costs $50; hopewellvalleychorus@ gmail.com; 609-4482017 Capital City Farmers Market, Mill Hill Park, 0615. located at 165 East Front St. Hand-crafted teas, proYouth Orchestra of Central Jersey, West Windsorduce, sweet treats, cold pressed juices, prepared foods and Plainsboro High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, more, through Oct. 26. Thursdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plainsboro. Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey will hold au31 & Main Farmers Market, Campus Town, located ditions for new student musicians, Sept. 12. Students who adjacent to The College of New Jersey in Ewing (GPS ad- play virtually any musical instrument can audition for this dress: 1928 Pennington Road/Route 31). Featuring vendors local youth orchestra by registering for an audition time. selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meat, honey, fresh pasta, Players must be privately taught and, if accepted into YOCJ, baked goods and more. Markets also feature cooking must continue to work with their school orchestras. Regisdemonstrations, health screenings, live music and special tration and all audition requirements can be found at events, through Oct. 29. Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.yocj.org.

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PACKET PICKS Sept. 2-3 Indo-American Fair at Mercer County Park Mercer County Park in West Windsor will be the site for the annual Indo American Fair, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 2 and 3. The fair will showcase cultural programs, heritage, traditional dances, live entertainment and more. Parking costs $5, entry tickets cost $3. For more information, go to www.indoamericanfair.com.

Sept. 2 Plowing match at Howell Farm Howell Living History Farm will hold its 34th annual plowing match, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A dozen teams of draft animals from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York are entered in the match, which tests the performance of farmers, their horses and oxen. Members of the general public, including youngsters, can win ribbons by plowing in visitor classes beginning at 10:30 a.m. Classes are for ages 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16 & up. No experience is necessary. Pony rides, wagon rides, an obstacle course driving competition and music by the Jugtown Mountain String Band are also planned. At noon, hungry plowers and visitors can lunch on roast pork sandwiches, a chicken barbecue, kosher franks, and local potatoes and sweet corn. The farm is located on Valley Road, off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. For more information, go to www.howellfarm.org or call 609737-3299.

Sept. 6 Play reading at Princeton Library Princeton Public Library will host a community play reading, “Cowboys and Con Artists in the Plays of Sam Shepard,” 7-9 p.m. In advance of McCarter Theatre’s production of “Simpatico” by Shepard, a community play reading of scenes, monologues and dramatic moments from some of the celebrated playwright’s most notable works (“Buried Child,” “Curse of the Starving Class,: “Fool for Love,” “True West”) will be held. The reading will be in roundrobin format where everyone gets a chance to read aloud. No experience or preparation is needed. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

Sept. 6-7 Classic movies at the Garden Princeton Garden Theatre will wrap up its Hollywood Summer Nights series of classic movies with screenings of “Dirty Dancing” on Sept. 6 and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” on Sept. 7. “Dirty Dancing” is the ’80s classic starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” stars Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn as a couple whose liberalism is tested when their daughter gets engaged to an African-American doctor, played by Sidney Poitier. The film marked the ninth time Tracy and Hepburn starred in a movie together. It also is Tracy’s final film. Admission costs $11, $3 for patrons 18 and younger. Dress in the theme of the movie and get free popcorn. The theater is located at 160 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.thegardentheatre.com or call 609-2791999.

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Bringing the spirit of Bansky to Princeton A mural by Xavier Simonelli now graces the wall outside Kopp’s Cycle On Aug. 21, 2017, I purposefully took off my eclipse sunglasses and gazed upward at the sky to look a building that caught my eye as the sunlight flickered across the building’s façade. What I saw certainly lacked the intense, emotional gravitas of the solar eclipse, but in fact it was pretty mesmerizing — “awesome” to quote a teenager straddling a bike next to me. And in some respects, what we viewed was better than the eclipse in that it was no ephemeral celestial occurrence. Princetonians every day of the year can gaze at the new mural decorating the Kopp’s Cycle building at 38 Spring St., both the front and the side facades. Like the eclipse, the painting has a somewhat otherworldly, outer-space quality — vivid, fruit-ice-pop colors and geometric shapes of figurines and objects. The artwork adds funky character to a building that is home to a down-to-earth phenomenon, the oldest continually running bike shop in America, according to its owner Charlie Kuhn. The artist, who put the finishing touches on the painting on Aug. 25, is 19-year -old Xavier Simonelli, a Kopp’s Cycle enthusiast, native Princetonian, Princeton High Graduate (2016), and a fine arts and design student at Pratt MWP, a design and art college in Utica, New York. Two other people, said Xavier, were responsible for the success of this project: Kuhn and Jack Stange, another native Princetonian, Princeton High School graduate, and Xavier‘s friend since fourth grade. Last year, Stange had the job of removing the ivy from the Kopp’s building, which still sports the lettering “A.J. Skillman Upholstering” even though that business disappeared from the location decades ago. When the job was complete, Mr. Kuhn, whose father in the late 1940s bought the bike shop originally founded in 1891, mentioned to Jack that he would love to ‘Banksy” his building” — a reference to the renowned, anonymous, England-based, edgy, graffiti artist. “Jack then suggested that his artist friend Xavier could do the mural for the building,“ Simonelli said. “Charlie agreed I should do it — based on Jack’s persuasive comments about me, even though he [Kuhn] knew this would be my first mural project, and I am no Banksy. He gave me the money for all materials I needed [brushes, poles, paints] to get the mural done.” Working continuously for 11 weeks, Simonelli overcame many challenges that involved thinking not only like an artist, but also like a materials scientist and mathematician — even though he refuses to think of himself as an academic. In addition to figuring out how to deal with the height of the building, Si-

Princeton High School grad and art student Xavier Simonelli by the mural he painted for Kopp’s Cycle. monelli researched the best paint. The uneven, peeling stucco surface, required a primer coat of paint. He built his own sketching/painting tool — a big pole to which he rubber-banded a house brush to the end of. He had to figure out the right dimensions for the size of his stucco wall. As far as the creative process, Simonelli said he worked from his “head with no pre-sketches.” His mind’s eye guided him. “I love sci-fi and love geometric shapes and this is what happened. . . . Not being partic-

ularly good at math, I still respect math, and now I realize how geometry has helped me as an artist,” he said. Simonelli also thanked his parents for their continued and enthusiastic support of his love of drawing, something he has done from the time he was a toddler. “My artwork is all over the house. . . . My parents have a picture of me drawing, when I was seated in a high chair,” he said. Xavier’s success with his first public mural endeavor may have the emotional intensity of an eclipse for

the entire family, because the art project was completed a year after the drowning death of Xavier’s brother, 24-year-old Colin Simonelli, at the Community Park Pool on Aug. 20, 2016. “Public art is great for lifting people’s spirits,” Simonelli said. “Plus, this art is not virtual. You don’t need a battery to enjoy it.” I would add that you don’t even need special glasses to look at and appreciate the accomplishment of Xavier Simonelli.

Passage Theatre names artistic director Passage Theatre Company in Trenton has announce that it has named C. Ryanne Domingues as its new artistic director, replacing June Ballinger, who announced earlier this summer that she was leaving the position she has held for 21 years. Passage is a two-time Barrymore Award-winning company that creates and produces socially relevant new plays and community devised arts programming that transforms the lives of individuals and community. Domingues co-founded Simpatico Theatre in Philadelphia and was the producing artistic director there. At Simpatico she directed shows whose themes reflected the company’s mission to encourage active dialogue that promotes positive social change in the community. She has also worked for a variety of Philadelphia theaters, including The Wilma Theater (where she spent two years as External Relations Director), InterAct Theatre Company, and Plays & Players Theatre. While working toward her MFA in directing at the University of California, Irvine, she worked at South Coast Repertory, California Shakespeare Theater, and Utah Shakespeare Festival. “I knew from the moment we received her resume that she would be the one,” Ballinger said. “Her mission, background and experience just felt right. When I met her I was even more enthusiastic. Ryanne is smart, enthusiastic, and full of energy.” Ms. Ballinger says she is returning to her career as a writer, actor and teacher. Her association with Passage

C. Ryanne Domingues is the new artistic director of Passage Theatre Company. She will replace June Ballinger, who is stepping down after 21 years of leading the Trenton-based theater. continues as an artistic adviser and she will continue to live in Trenton. Damion Parran, Passage’s Managing Director, now in his fourth season with the theatre, is also pleased that Ms. Domingues is the new artistic director. “I am excited that Ryanne will be working with us,” says Damion Parran, Passage’s managing director. “She possesses immense creativity

and vision, which Passage and the City of Trenton will need in the future. I believe Ryanne’s experience and warmth will resonate well with our community.” Passage will open its 2017-2018 season and introduce Ms. Domingues to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m.. The ceremony will take place outside the Mill Hill Playhouse, located at 205

E. Front St. in Trenton. Following the ribbon-cutting, Passage staff will offer a tour of the Playhouse. Passage’s season will open with “Paradise,” a play by Laura Maria Censabella about a Muslim-American teenager and her mysterious biology teacher. They form an unlikely partnership to investigate adolescent romantic love. The play will run Oct. 5-22.

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A day to celebrate all things Celtic Kilt Fest NJ returns to Mercer County Park with games, dance, music, food and more By Rich Fisher Special Writer

Chris Beyer has Irish in his blood, but he does not like seeing his fellow Gaelic and Celtic countrymen get short changed when it comes to getting credit for having fun. Thus, the second annual Kilt Fest NJ will be held at Mercer County Park, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival will be packed with events, food, drink, music, games, merchandise and other fun events, while also celebrating the heritage of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and beyond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see these Irish festivals all the time all over the place,â&#x20AC;? said Beyer, a Hopewell resident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the same festival every year, the same 50 songs, same band, that kind of thing. I was thinking if we had something a little more Celtic oriented â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Irish culture, the Scots, the Welsh, anybody with a Gaelic or a Celtic background â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some interest in that area. Then it could be a lot more of a fun festival.â&#x20AC;? Beyer got his idea when an

Irish festival stopped running at Mercer County Park a few years ago. He requested that slot and, despite being of Irish descent, wanted to add other heritages to the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Scots and the Welsh always get short-changed,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole tie-in between Ireland and Scotland and Wales. St. Patrick was a Welshman. He was kidnapped in Wales and brought over to Ireland. The last time the Scots fought against the British for independence, half the soldiers fighting were Irishmen. It really wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a fight for independence as much as a fight for ascendency to the throne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of all that, we decided to do a real Celtic festival. We decided to do the Highland games, bring in bag pipers; different bands that are more oriented toward Gaelic music and Celtic music, with a little more modern take on that too.â&#x20AC;? The inaugural festival proved there was an interest, as 1,500 people attended last year despite temperatures as high as 99 degrees.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be lots of music on stage at Mercer County Park during Kilt Fest, Sept. 9. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun kicks off with a 2-mile kilt run through Mercer Park. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open to all ages as long as the runners wear kilts. With food and drink â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both Irish and American; alcoholic and non-alcoholic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as the backdrop, the gates open at 10 a.m. The fun starts with the Central New Jersey Highland Games, which is an ancient Scottish sport. World-class athletes will perform, tossing the caber, hurling the hammer and heaving heavy stones for distance and heights. The athletes

will demonstrate and guide any spectator wishing to try different Highland events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are over 20 guys competing, and these guys are top-notch athletes,â&#x20AC;? Beyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a really big competition. Everyone was really excited last year.â&#x20AC;? A new addition is that of Irish dancers, which Beyer said many folks clamored for last year. At 11 a.m. the Riley Irish Dance troupe from Hamilton will perform, and at 1 p.m. the Rince Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Chroi Irish dancers from Philadelphia will perform

The food will feature Irish and Scottish cuisine, along with standard American Fair. There will be a number of craft beers on hand as well as domestic, and there will be vendors selling Gaelic merchandise, including kilts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have the holy trinity of Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp, and Rinn Duin Brewing in Toms River is an Irish microbrewery that will be bringing in his beer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Scotch Ale, Irish Red,â&#x20AC;? Beyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to support the local guys.â&#x20AC;? Kilts are not required for entry. Tickets are available online and cost $20, $5 students and children 17 and under. Tickets are available at www.kiltfestnj.com. Beyer said his goal is simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to celebrate all the cultures â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gaelic, Celtic, all of it. I call it Irish-plus,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we want to keep people entertained throughout the day.â&#x20AC;?

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on the main stage. Continuous music starts at noon, with the Druids from Kildare, Ireland; the Gallway Guild from Philadelphia; and Sean McNally from New York City joining holdover bands the Birmingham Six of Birmingham, Ireland and the homestate Skels from New Jersey. Area fans may be familiar with McNally, who often played at Tir Da Nog in Hamilton. Also at noon will be a Renaissance Fair-type of performance, in which a kilted battle will take place between two armies. An Irish show for kids will combine traditional Irish music story-telling and step dancing, and is accompanied by bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bodhran and pennywhistle. Speaking of bagpipers, they will be out in force as they will play to start the fun run and the Highland games. For the remainder of the day, they will perform to maintain tempo when bands are breaking down and setting up.

MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): Tulip Fever (R) Fri.-Mon. 2:25, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55; Tues.-Thurs. 2:25, 4:55, 7:25. The Trip to Spain (NR) Fri.-Mon. 2:25, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55; Tues.-Thurs. 2:25, 4:55, 7:25. Good Time (R) Fri.-Mon. 4:40, 9:35; Tues.-Thurs. 4:40. Menashe (PG) Fri.-Mon. 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30; Tues.-Thurs. 3, 5:10, 7:20. Wind River (R) Fri.-Mon. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; Tues.-Thurs. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20. The Big Sick (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55; Tues.-Thurs. 1:55, 4:35, 7:15. Maudie (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 2:05, 7.

PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-2791999): The Trip to Spain (NR) Fri. 4:15, 7, 9:20; SatSun:1, 4:15, 7, 9:20; Mon. 1, 4:15, 7; Tues. 2:30, 5:30, 8; Wed.-Thurs. 2:30, 8. Step (PG) Fri.-Sat. 4, 8:30; Sun. 4, 9:15; Mon. 4; Tues. 8; Wed.-Thurs. 5:15. The Midwife (subtitles) (NR) Fri. 6; Sat. 1, 6; Sun. 1; Mon. 1, 6; Tues.Thurs. 2:30. Lady Macbeth (R) Tues.-Thurs. 5:45. Hollywood Summer Nights: Dirty Dancing (1987) (PG13) Wed. 7:30 p.m. Guess Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coming to Dinner (1967) (NR) Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

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Innovative treatments target liver cancer

=Did you know that the incidence of primary liver cancer has more than tripled since 1980? More than 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with primary liver cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. And thousands of others will be diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) liver cancer, cancer that spreads to the liver after starting somewhere else in the body. While surgery remains the gold standard for treating liver cancer, advances in medicine have made more treatment options available, especially for patients who may not be able to tolerate surgery or in cases where tumors are too large to be removed safely. At the Edward & Marie Matthews Cancer Center at University Medical Center of Princeton, patients have access to a full range of services for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including liver cancer.

Liver basics Your liver is your largest internal organ and is positioned under your right ribs just beneath your right lung. It consists of two lobes, and weighs a total of about 3 pounds. It is also unique in that it has two blood supplies — the portal vein and the hepatic artery. Your liver performs many vital functions including removing toxins from your

blood, breaking down and storing nutrients that power your body and repair tissues, and producing bile to help your body absorb nutrients. Many primary liver cancers are related to the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus, which increase the risk for liver cancer. Other common risk factors include: Gender. More men develop liver cancer than women. Cirrhosis. A disease that causes scarring of the liver and is most associated with alcohol abuse and hepatitis, cirrhosis increases the risk for liver cancer. Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes has been linked with an increased risk of liver cancer, usually in patients who have other risk factors such as heavy alcohol use, chronic viral hepatitis, or a combination of the two. Obesity. Obesity can increase the risk for liver cancer as it is associated with diabetes as well as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which can lead to cirrhosis. In addition, liver cancer can also be caused by other cancers that have started elsewhere in the body and metastasized to the liver. Metastatic liver cancer is most commonly associated with colon, lung and breast cancer. Advances in treatment Traditional treatment for liver cancer typically involves

surgery, chemotherapy and external beam radiation. However, not all patients are candidates for surgery and some may not respond to traditional chemotherapy and radiation. Today, there are several innovative approaches — such as radioembolization, chemoebolization and microwave ablation — that are making treatment more precise and more accessible to a broader number of patients. With radioembolization, radiologists insert a catheter into the hepatic artery — the blood supply to the tumor — and insert tiny beads that lodge in the artery and give off small amounts of radiation, selectively targeting the tumor. The procedure, which is performed through a small incision in the groin or the wrist and guided by X-ray images, kills the cancer cells and shrinks the tumor while sparing the surrounding healthy liver tissue. Radioembolization is a generally a treatment option for cancer that is largely confined to the liver and for patients who meet certain baseline standards for liver function. Similar to radioembolization, chemoembolization uses a catheter in the hepatic artery to delivery tiny beads of chemotherapy to the tumor. It is most beneficial in patients whose cancer is predominately limited to the liver.

Both radioembolization and chemoembolization block or reduce blood flow to the tumor, helping to kill off the cancer cells. Because the main blood supply to the liver is through the portal vein, healthy liver cells are relatively unharmed. Another procedure, microwave ablation uses heat to destroy tumors. With microwave ablation, doctors — guided by an ultrasound or CT scan — insert a needle-like probe into the tumor. The probe emits heat from microwave energy that reaches temperatures greater than 100 degrees and kills the cancer cells. Microwave ablation is typically used to treat smaller tumors, generally no more than 2 inches across. All three procedures are generally well tolerated by patients. Side effects are typically mild and may include lowgrade fever, abdominal pain and nausea. Usually, the procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. In addition, because the procedures are precisely targeted there is normally little damage to healthy liver cells. Individualized approach As with most diseases, there is no single right approach for treating liver cancer. Each patient is different and requires a treatment plan that is specific and targeted to their unique condition.

Girlchoir to launch Boychoir division

Princeton Girlchoir will launch a Boychoir division for the 2017-2018 Season. Fred Meads, former director of vocal studies at the American Boychoir School, will conduct the ensembles in this new division, serving boys in fourth through 12th grade. Earlier this month, the American Boychoir School announced that it was closing.

This will mark Meads’ eighth season with Princeton Girlchoir, and he will join the faculty in full-time capacity to lead this new initiative. In this new role, he will also continue to develop the choir’s music education offerings to serve the broader community. Mr. Meads has been director of choirs in public and private schools, churches and at

the collegiate level for the past twenty-five years. From 19992009, he was artistic director of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has conducted various honor choirs and all-state choirs in Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Nebraska, Ohio and Wyoming. He has served on the boards of both

the Indiana Choral Directors Association and the New Jersey Choral Directors Association. Auditions for the boychoir will be held during September, with rehearsals beginning in October 2017. For more information, email boychoir@princetongirlchoir.org or call 609-688-1888.

Fortunately, innovations in cancer care are enabling doctors to manage complex cancer cases with more precise treatment, ultimately providing better outcomes for their patients. If you have been diagnosed with liver cancer, talk with your doctor about your treatment options and the safest and most effective approach for your individual condition. The Edward and Marie Mathews Cancer Center at UMCP is accredited with commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer and a recipient of the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement

Award. UMCP and the UMCP Breast Health Center earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, and the UMCP Breast Health Center is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. To find a physician with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496.

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Donna M. Murray CRS, e-PRO, ASP, SRS, Sales Associate, Realtor Office: 609-924-1600

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Here I am with my family. Jonathan, Abigail, Laurel, and my husband Tom.

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. Tell us about yourself. A. I grew up in a small town called Silver Creek, which is in the western section of Chautauqua County, NY, an hour past Buffalo on Lake Erie. I’m still a diehard fan of the Buffalo Bills. I then worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines for 18 years, traveling the world, before going into Real Estate.

. Tell us about your family. A. My husband Tom works for American Airlines as a 777 Captain Check Airman. He recently had the honor of serving as one of the four captains who flew Pope Francis during his U.S. visit. We have three children, who attended St. Paul’s School in Princeton and Notre Dame High School (’09, ’11, ’13) in Lawrenceville. Jonathan graduated Rutgers Engineering program and works for TD Securities, Abigail is a grad student at Rider going for a Masters in Clinical Mental Health, and Laurel is graduating Seton Hall in May 2017 and continuing there in the fall for grad school.

. What do you like to do for fun? A. I love taking our Cavalier King Charles dogs, Shamrock and Sebastian, for walks on the many

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nature trails in the area. I also love to entertain and enjoy volunteering in the community. Most importantly, I cherish when my family of five can coordinate our busy schedules to spend some quality time together.

. What do you see in the future for Real Estate? A. Real Estate is continuing to change quickly with the times. More listings will have interactive floorplans, 3D virtual tours, aerial drone pictures, etc., and the industry will continue to find new innovations for enticing buyers. Buyers search online, wanting to be equipped with as much information as possible before choosing to visit a home, and I anticipate that trend continuing with the aid of technology.

. To what do you attribute your success in Real Estate over the past 20 years? A. I am patient with my clients and enjoy educating them on real estate in our area. I do my best to treat each client and property with the same care. I don’t believe in cutting corners when it comes to providing service or marketing a home as I would my own, no matter the size of the home or the price point. My motto is “From starter to stately homes, and everything in between.” I also maintain my knowledge of the ever-changing inventory, have excellent negotiating skills, and stay up to date on industry technology. Here are my two dogs, Shamrock and Sebastian, playing in our backyard.

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real estate news Coldwell Baner Hosts Cares Cup Charitable Event at Meadowlands Racetrack

Custom estate set on over 5 acres was built to pure perfection! The exceptional attention to detail and quality of construction is evident throughout the main home and attached 3 bedroom, in-law suite with its own entrance and private porch. The main home features large chef’s delight kitchen, breathtaking great room with high-beamed ceiling, bar and stone wall ﬁreplace. The master suite boasts beamed ceiling, his & her baths and 2 walkin closets. There are 4 additional en suite bedrooms. Custom heated gunite saltwater pool with spa, paver patio and private backyard make this home ideal for entertaining. Minutes to beach!

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares, the philanthropic arm of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., is hosting the second annual Cares Cup event at the Meadowlands Racetrack to benefit local charities. The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The Cares Cup event will feature an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash raffle, casino games for chances at hundreds of gift baskets, and a silent auction for a wealth of items, all in support of community causes. Individual tickets are $100 and on sale at www.TheCaresCup.com along with additional sponsorship opportunities. Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment is located at 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, N.J. 07073. The funds raised through this event will enable Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares to support 10 charities doing important work locally. These are: The 200 Club of Union County, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Children’s Aid and Family Services, Holiday Express, HomeFront, Liam’s Room, Morris Habitat for Humanity, PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network), Table to Table, and United Hospice of Rockland. “Last year, the Cares Cup raised $100,000 that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares donated to local charities. We hope to surpass that goal thanks to the generosity of the community, and look forward to welcoming everyone for a night of fun,” said Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y.

Since its inception in 2005, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares has given more than $1 million to charities supporting local communities, along with countless volunteer hours donated by affiliated sales associates, managers and staff. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares’ primary purpose is to provide financial assistance to charitable organizations where Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has a presence. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares is a chapter of the Realogy Charitable Foundation, Inc. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 52 offices with 3,400 affiliated real estate agents serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. Visit www. ColdwellBankerHomes.com for more information. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y.

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SHIPPER/ RECEIVER We currently have a challenging opportunity in our Shipping/ Receiving Department. Duties include: -Shipping and Packing -Stock and Freight -Shipping Operations, Labor, Storage -Logistical Coordination of Shipments -Building Crates Full Time position, Monday-Friday. Benefits offered medical & dental, 401K & life insurance. Vacation days.Qualified candidates, send resume to: hr@crest-ultrasonics.com Announcements Public Notices Keeping an eye on your governments? Manually search the site or register to receive email notifications and/or save your searches. It's a free public service provided by NJ Press Association at www.njpublicnotices.com

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