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Outgoing administrator looks back on four decades By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

The last thing Paul Pogorzelski dreamed that he would be doing is sitting in an office, managing the day-to-day affairs of Hopewell Township as the township administrator. He knew, as a young boy, that he did not want to sit behind a desk. He wanted to be like his father - a union carpenter, who the youngster sometimes followed around on job sites - and work outdoors. Yet at the end of this month, Pogorzelski will wrap up a 38year career as a civil engineer - the

last 10 of those years spent as the Hopewell Township administrator and township engineer. “I never thought I would be an administrator in my life,” Pogorzelski said, with a tinge of amazement. And especially in the town that he grew up in, said Pogorzelski, who graduated from Hopewell Valley Central High School in 1975. Spurred by his desire to avoid becoming a desk jockey, Pogorzelski decided he wanted to be a civil engineer. He figured that by becoming an engineer, it would give him a chance to be out of doors, he said.

After high school, Pogorzelski earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University and then embarked on a career as a civil engineer. He worked as a consulting engineer in Hopewell Township for many years, representing applicants before the zoning and planning boards. “I didn’t realize that being a civil engineer meant going to a lot of night meetings. What drew me was not being at a desk. You grow into (the profession) and you start to represent clients,” he said. Pogorzelski worked his way up to become a partner in an engi-

neering firm, and spent his time “running around” New Jersey and Pennsylvania taking care of clients. So when Hopewell Township officials offered him the top administrative post, he readily accepted it. “I felt like coming to Hopewell Township (to become the township administrator) would bring some stability to my life. I could slow down a bit and focus on the township. But that didn’t happen,” he said. Instead, Pogorzelski has been busier than ever. “It is a job that requires constant attention. It is relentless. The

issues never stop. You get every challenge you could ever imagine. I never realized how much energy is required for the job,” he said. There are some misconceptions about what it is like to work in government, and what the people who work in government are really like. “I learned after my first month on the job that the people who work in government are limitless in their energy. They like to help people,” he said. Pogorzelski also quickly learned that “everything we do is so complex. You really worry See ADMINISTRATOR, Page 3A

Portion of Interstate 95 to be redesignated in ’18 By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

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Interstate 95 in Mercer County is being “re-designated” in a step requiring New Jersey to spend around $1.2 million to install new road signs reflecting the change to I-295, the Christie administration said last week. Seven interchanges in New Jersey will be renumbered — the old exit numbers will be displayed temporarily — and new mile markers will be installed, the state Department of Transportation said. Due to the name change and construction of a new interchange, officials said seven New Jersey interchanges and four Pennsylvania interchanges will get new exit numbers. Additionally, four exits on I-195 in Hamilton will be renumbered to match existing mileposts. “It’s everything from mile markers because as the road becomes 295, the mile markers will have to match up with the 295 mile markers,” DOT spokesman Steve Schapiro said Friday. The I-95 exits for Princeton Pike (exit 8), Route 206 (exit 7), Federal City Road (exit 5), Route 31 (exit 4), Scotch Road (exit 3), Route 579 (exit 2) and Route 29 (exit 1) on the affected section of I95 will become exits 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 75 and 76 on I-295, respectively. Affected Pennsylvania exits on I-95 for Taylorsville Road (exit 51), Route 332 (exit 49), Route 1 (exit 46) and Route 1 Business (exit 44) will be known as exits 10, 8, 5 and 3 on the new section of I295, respectively. The current I-195 exits for I295 southbound (exit 60A), I-295 northbound (exit 60B), Route 206

southbound (1A) and Route 206 northbound (1B) will be changed to 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, respectively. Work is scheduled to move in three phases beginning in January and ending in August, the state said. GPS companies also have been notified, Schapiro said. The first phase of the project will be the replacing signs in New Jersey and is scheduled to take place between January and March. The second phase, which will start in the spring 2018, will replace signs on both sides of the Delaware River within the Scudders Fall Bridge project limits, while the third phase will replace signs at the remaining interchanges in Pennsylvania. The final phase will begin in late spring 2018. The changes affect a stretch of I-95 north of Philadelphia; parts of the highway in Pennsylvania also are being renamed I-295. The changes, mandated by Congress, come as a new interchange is being built in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and will connect I-95 with the I276/Pennsylvania Turnpike, which then links up with the New Jersey Turnpike at exit 6 through an extension road. “When this new interchange is completed in Bristol, these highways will be re-designated as I-95, which will create a continuous I-95 through New Jersey,” according to a document the New Jersey DOT provided. Interstate 95 is a major highway along the East Coast — connecting Maine to Florida — although there is a “gap” in it in New Jersey, where I-95 breaks up at exit 7A on the New Jersey Turnpike. Interstate 295 turns into I-95 at the Route One interchange in Lawrence. “Anything that can add clarity for motorists traveling through our region is welcome,” Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes said Friday. Statistics from the DOT paint a picture of how many vehicles are on that Mercer County stretch of I95, in both directions, on a typical day. “The average daily traffic volume on I-95 between the Scudder Falls Bridge and exit eight/Princeton Pike ranges from 55,000 vehicles a day near the bridge to 89,000 vehicles a day near exit seven/Route 206,” Schapiro said.

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Carrying a tune into 2018 Hopewell Valley Chorus members performed at the group's December 15 concert at St. James Church in Pennington. The group will introduce a new repertoire for the spring season at open rehearsals on January 22 and 29, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit hopewellvalleychorus.org.

More than 100 acres of farmland preserved by D&R Greenway By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

A 116-acre farm on Hopewell Amwell Road on the Sourland Mountain in Hopewell Township - of which 20 acres will be accessible to the public - has been preserved by the D&R Greenway Land Trust. Preservation of the farm brings the number of acres preserved by the D&R Greenway Land Trust to 20,000 acres since 1989, said Linda Mead, who is the president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit group. The property contains the headwaters of the Bedens Brook, and the hedgerows provide habitat for roosting owls. The 20 acres of land that will be accessible to the public will feature trails that connect to a large network of preserved land. The newly preserved farm is near “Highfields,” the estate that belonged to aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife, Anne Morrow

Lindbergh. It is also near the Joseph Stout House on Province Line Road - also known as the Hunt House, and which was Gen. George Washington’s headquarters when he was planning the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. The first family to farm the land was the Stout family, according to the D&R Greenway Land Trust. The earliest deeds to the property were filed prior to 1789. Since then, the farm has changed hands several times. It has been owned by the Voorhees family, the Wyckoff family, the Wert family and the Conover family - all familiar names in the region. Sandy and Gregg Schwinn, who co-own the farm with their wives, said their father bought it in 1956. Their father introduced the first pheasant hatchery on the property, which became known as Pheasant Run Farm. The Schwinns wanted to preserve the farm, but when none of the other family members wanted to continue to operate it, the broth-

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ers and their wives decided to sell it. They wanted to sell the land and move out of state - quickly. And that’s when the D&R Greenway Land Trust stepped in. The Schwinns were prepared to sell the farm to a developmentoriented buyer, but the D&R Greenway Land Trust worked to find another buyer who agreed to place a conservation easement on the property - thus preserving the farm. The Schwinn brothers and their wives are please that a deal was struck between the D&R Greenway Land Trust and a new owner to preserve the farm. “When you think about the people who came before us - their blood, sweat and tears shed to preserve themselves, their families and their strongly held beliefs then you cannot help but believe preserving the property was the right thing to do,” said Ruth Schwinn, who is married to Sandy Schwinn.

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HOPEWELL VALLEY BRIEFS Brown bag lunch

The brown bag lunch for January at the Pennington Presbyterian Church, 13 S. Main St. will be January 5 at 12:30 p.m. The speaker will be Jo Carolyn Dent-Clark, the executive director of ECHO Inc. ECHO (Energetic Citizens Helping Others) provides activities and information to empower seniors in the Greater Mercer County to remain active, informed and independent through a coordinated, effective network of services. Dent-Clark will cover opportunities of interested to both those nearing retirement and older seniors. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. and the program will start at 1. Bring a sandwich. Beverage, fruit and light dessert will be provided.

Civilian Conservation Corps presentation

On Saturday January 6 at 12:45 p.m., the Civilian Conservation Corps will give a presentation at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville that chronicles the rise of the New Deal’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) as a consequence of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression of the 1930s. Black and white Depression-era film clips, narration and CCC alumni interviews tell the story of the role of the CCC in natural resource conservation and park and forest management throughout the nation. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Harpist at local church

The Pennington Presbyterian Church, located at 13 South Main Street, is pleased to invite the greater Hopewell Valley Community to join in their 10:15 a.m. worship service on January 7 to enjoy the special musical performance by Robbin Gordon-Cartier, harpist. Mrs. Gordon-Cartier is a freelance performer; educator in the East Orange School District; and concert artist/adjunct harp faculty at

Kean University. She is a graduate of Montclair State University and has studied at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin, Ireland. She has received recognition and awards as both a performer and educator. Her performance credits include Carnegie Hall, special television programs, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. An appearance by Mrs. Gordon-Cartier has become an annual tradition for the Pennington Presbyterian congregation. Her music is uplifting and delightful. Pennington Presbyterian members hope that many in the community will be able to enjoy this treat with them to kick off 2018.

Register for Tai Chi for Health and Balance Tai chi Beginner’s class starts on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. for 10 weeks in St. Matthew’s Church, Pennington. Intermediate class follows at 5:30 p.m. Learn a low impact, weight bearing exercise for overall health and wellbeing. Participants report improved balance, flexibility, strength, and a sense of well-being along with relief of fatigue, stiffness, and stress reduction. For more information or to register call Bev Tucker at 609-737-1384 or email taichibev92@gmail.com.

Tech time Tuesday, January 9, 3 p.m. at Mercer County Library-Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. Stop in for tech help from local teens. Registration required by January 4th. To register, contact Randi, 537-0236.

Senior Singalong Wednesday, January 10, 10 a.m. at HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington. Karen Anne Melendez is a board-certified music therapist and licensed counselor as well as a musician who sings and plays the guitar. Daughter of Anne and Frank Litecky, she was raised in Pennington, NJ and has performed throughout the state. We are delighted to have her visit with us in January to share in sing-along! She will be performing some holiday songs as well as some music from the 1950’s by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Everly Brothers, Patsy Cline, Patti Page and others.

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Living with black bears At the Washington Crossing State Park’s Nature Center on Saturday January 13, an intriguing video provides an inside look at one of the state’s most interesting wildlife species and gives some clues on how to safely share the landscape with these animals. The presentation will start at 12:45 p.m. For more information, call 609-7370609.

Mercer County Courthouse Public Art Five decorative elements are sought for the exterior of the new Mercer County Courthouse (opened 2013). Specifically, artwork is sought that will reflect the rich history of Mercer County, the city of Trenton, and/or the County Court system. The five elements are to be sited within five (5), 4’ tall x 8’ wide, existing recessed panels (depth of 4”) in the exterior wall of the Courthouse (to the left of the Courthouse’s main entrance) on South Warren Street. Sculptors, artists or artist teams are invited to submit their professional and artistic qualifications for a public art project of this type, and an expression of interest in being considered for this project. Those finalists selected by the Committee to submit a full proposal for the project will be expected to incorporate, in some way, the unique historic characteristics of the Mercer County justice system, the County of Mercer, and/or the City of Trenton in their final design. Materials used must be weather resistant and the final artwork must be prepared to be readily mounted to CMU block. The total project budget, including installation costs, is $74,000. For questions regarding the RFQ contact Tricia Fagan at tfagan@mercercounty.org.

Baldpate mountain hike At the Washington Crossing State Park’s Nature Center on Sunday, January 14, there will be a hike along a county park trail from its trail head near Church Road to the top of the hill. Participants should meet at the parking lot by Niederer’s Pond (Church Road). Advanced registration required. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. For more information,

call 609-737-0609.

Schafer Sports Center Wednesday, January 17, 10 a.m. at HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington. Join us as Schafer Sports Center presents their current senior programs for you to enjoy. They offer senior swim, water aerobics, swim lessons and stroke classes to improve your technique. Come and learn more about their facility, class offerings and fees.

Nature film series At the Washington Crossing State Park’s Nature Center on Saturday, January 20, a half-hour documentary titled “Turning the Tide” showcases the hidden beauty of the tidal areas in and around the Hackensack Meadowlands of northern New Jersey and the Hamilton-Trenton Marsh (Abbot Marshland) just south of the state capital of Trenton. Then, “Galapagos” will follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin. Observe rare and unusual organisms as this famous archipelago and its surrounding waters are explored with modern equipment and research techniques. The program will start at 12:45 p.m. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Parenting conference The Hopewell Valley Parenting Conference will be held on Saturday, January 20 at Hopewell Valley Central High School from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The goal of the conference is to celebrate parents, caregivers and others who are raising children while providing them with the tools necessary to raise happy, healthy, and responsible children. The conference includes keynote speaker, Matt Bellace, PhD who will present “Helping Kids Reduce Their Stress (and ours) in the Pursuit of Success”, two workshops, refreshments, book signing, community resources and information tables. Workshop topics include, Trends in Adolescents, Parenting Children with Challenging Behaviors, Nurturing Your Child’s Potential, Random Drug Testing: What is It, and more. Parents, guardians and caregivers with children Pre-K to high school are encouraged to register by January 12. Conference fees are $20 per person. After January 12, on-line registration will be closed and only

walk-in registration will be accepted at $30 per person. Workshop availability cannot be guaranteed. Over 225 attended the previous conference which is being organized by parent volunteers in partnership with the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance, Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation. For more information and to register in advance, visit www.hvalliance.org. Questions can be directed to hvparentingconference@gmai l.com.

Cross-country ski workshop At the Washington Crossing State Park’s Nature Center on Sunday, January 21, a workshop will take place at 1:30 p.m. that will showcase the different types of cross-country ski equipment that are available and what to look for in selecting your first pair of skis. Other topics will include: how to dress and where to go skiing in New Jersey. The indoor lesson will last up to 90 minutes. If the ground is snow covered, an additional hour outdoor ski lesson will be offered. Participants will have to provide their own ski equipment for the outdoor lesson. Call the Nature Center to obtain equipment rental information. Advanced registration required. The workshop will be co-instructed by Kevin Kavanaugh, Ewing and Daniel Nurmi McAuliffe, Langhorne. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Lunch & Learn at Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington Wednesday, January 24, 12 p.m. at Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington, 143 W. Franklin Ave, Pennington. Senior Housing Options-Your Questions Answered. Learn about the costs and services of assisted living and other types of senior housing in our area. Enjoy tours of resident and model apartments. Lunch will be served at noon. Please register with Randi if you are interested in attending, 537-0236.

Heart Healthy Senior Health Fair Thursday, February 1 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. Join us at

the Heart Healthy Senior Health Fair and gather information from the American Heart Association, about medication safety, diabetes, cholesterol, exercise, heart healthy diets and much more. You can also learn about and how to preform Hands Only CPR from the nurses and emergency medical technicians. Light lunch will be provided by Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington. Incase of inclement weather the fair will be postponed until Friday, February 2.

Voices chorale auditions

Founded in 1987, Voices Chorale is an auditioned, semi-professional community chorus with members from central NJ and eastern Pennsylvania. Recognized nationally as an award winning community chorus, Voices Chorale and its ensemble Sotto Voce has offered singers the opportunity to perform outstanding choral works at a high artistic level. At this time, Richard Tang Yuk, Voices Chorale’s Artistic Director, is seeking altos, tenors and basses. For information and to schedule an audition, please email: richardtangyuk@gmail.com Upcoming performances in Princeton: - March 4, 2018: MASTERS OF THE RENAISSANCE at the Princeton Abbey - April 29, 2018: THE CREATION by Joseph Haydn at the Princeton Meadow Church. Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Rd in Hopewell, NJ, and will resume on January 8, 2018. To learn more about the Chorale, please go to www.VoicesChorale.org and Facebook.com/VoicesChorale.

Community Closet clothing

The Hopewell Community Closet has reopened and has fall and winter fashions for all ages and sizes newborn to 3X. There’s something for everyone — men, women and children — for a freewill donation or free to those who are financially struggling. Shop hours are Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Hopewell Community Closet is in Burton Hall of the Hopewell United Methodist Church in Hopewell Borough. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes and handbags are accepted at business hours. See BRIEFS, Page 3A

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na Laura Mazan daughter of Gabriela Maceira Babington and Victor Carlos Mazan of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Paul Jeffery Ackerman, son of David Ackerman and Adrienne Tymiak of Hopewell, NJ celebrated their first anniversary on July 29, 2017 with a formal wedding ceremony following their civil ceremony by one year to the day. The couple exchanged vows in front of Argentine and American families and friends at the Scared Heart of Mary Church in Boulder, Colorado. The ceremony included readings by Sara Howland, Lauren Ackerman and Roman Tymiak. A reception followed the ceremony at the St. Julien Hotel, also in Boulder. The bride graduated from University of Colorado in Boulder with degrees in International Affairs and Economics. The groom received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at University of Colorado where he currently works as a post-doc in the Department of Physics. The couple plans to move to NJ.

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The mission of the Hopewell Community Closet is to provide access to free or low-cost clothing to struggling individuals and families. This ongoing outreach is operated by the United Methodist Women of Hopewell United Methodist Church. The freewill donations support UMW missions. The church is at 20 Blackwell Ave. More information is available at www.hopewellmethodist.or g.

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

One Spirit Yoga One Spirit Yoga returns to the train station at 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings from October through May. Bring a yoga mat, a beach towel as well as any other props you like to use and wear stretchable clothing. This class is open to the public and all levels are welcome. Come out and practice yoga to calm your mind, relax your body and restore your spirit. For questions, email Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast.net or call 609-333-1188.

Adopt a flag for Pennington The Pennington Parks & Recreation Commission is seeking donations to buy flags to display along Main Street and Delaware Avenue through September. The flags cost $42 and can be purchased as a donation on behalf of someone special or in memory of a loved one. The commission will send a letter of acknowledgment to the person for whom the flag was purchased, noting the name of the donor and reason for the donation. Donors will also be acknowledged in the local newspapers and at borough hall. To Adopt A Flag, pick up

a form at Borough Hall or go to http://www.penningtonboro.org/Adopt_a_Flag. pdf. For information, contact Michelle Needham at 609-818-1450.

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.

Grief support group meets Group and individual grief support and Biblical counseling are offered in day and evening hours at Calvary Baptist Church, 3 West Broad St., Hopewell, by Joseph A. Immordino Jr., a Walk of Faith counseling ministry. Call 609-466-1880 or 609-209-6046 or email info@calvarybaptisthopewell.com. The website is w w w. C a l v a r y B a p tistHopewell.com or www.AWalkofFaith.net. Registration is appreciated.

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Administrator Continued from Page 1A about the decisions you make. You have to be a contingency planner - what could happen (and how it can be resolved). The challenges can be overwhelming, but so rewarding.” Asked about his achievements in his decade at the township’s helm, Pogozelski rattled off a list of accomplishments - from the development of the former Twin Pines Airport into the Twin Pines athletic fields, to the ongoing construction of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Turning the former airport, which was a grass runway, into an athletic field complex was challenging, said Pogorzelski, who is a licensed pilot. But there was a growing demand for athletic fields, and the project became a joint venture among Hopewell Township, Pennington Borough and Lawrence Township. “It was a challenge for me, as a pilot. I had to meet

Formed in 1972 to encourage interest in postcard collecting, the Washington with the owners and the Crossing Card (Postcard) other pilots. They felt like it Collector Club meets at the was the end for them. It was Union Fire Company, 1396 sad for them and for me to see the airport go away,” he said. The Lawrence Hopewell Trail, of which Pogorzelski is equally proud, is a 20mile bicycle and pedestrian trail that links the two townships. It was a “worthy concept,” he said. It has been in the works since 2001, and sections have gradually been added. “We were able to bring it to life and to bring more life to the community,” Pogorzelski said. “It’s great ROTATIONAL to see people enjoying the PULL trail and having fun, and it’s Along with receding and something you had a hand in protruding teeth, “rotated” teeth are a common problem for creating.” which patients seek orthodontic Looking back, Pogorzel- treatment. As its name implies, ski said that serving as the a rotated tooth is one that township administrator was is twisted along its vertical enjoyable because so many axis. Teeth may develop this abnormal position before they of the people he worked erupt as a result of trauma to with had also attended the mouth during childhood. Hopewell Valley Central Otherwise, cysts, benign tumors, or “supernumerary” High School with him. teeth (extra teeth, such as “It was like a family,” “mesiodens” that appear in the gap between central incisors) Pogorzelski said.

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may be the cause. After eruption, a tooth may rotate due to overcrowding, which forces the tooth into a narrower profile. It is also possible for teeth to rotate if they have too much space around them, allowing them to turn in response to abnormal bite forces. Rotated teeth are prone to getting food stuck in or around them and can interfere with how your bite fits together. Rotated teeth can be harder to clean and may increase your risk of gum disease. To schedule a free consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC, at 609-730-1414. Our office uses braces, Invisalign and other orthodontic appliances to improve smiles and dental health, making children and adults look and feel better. We are conveniently located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.

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River Road (Route 29), Titusville. (Parking and entrance are in the rear of the fire house). The program is preceded by a bourse and followed by an auction. Meetings are usually the second Monday of the month at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 to let the collectors and dealers buy and sell or just examine. In all instances, see www.wc4postcards.org for a list of the lots. For information, call Betty at 215-598-7534 or Carol at 609-737-3555.

Stamp club posts schedule Coryell’s Ferry Stamp Club is open to anybody interested in stamp collecting and related subjects. In August the group meets socially at homes. Monthly meetings are on the first and third Mondays. On the first Monday of any month, the site is the Deats Building, 122 Main St., Flemington. On the third Monday of the month, the site is The Crossing United Methodist Church, 1896 Wrightown Road, Washington Crossing, Pa. For information, call 215-598-7534 or 908-8067883.

Join Girl Scouts Girls in grades kindergarten through 12 will make new friends and have new experiences and opportunities in art, science, nature and community service when they join Girl Scouts. For information, go to gscsnj.org/join or email hvgsinfo@gmail.com with contact information.

Auxiliary meetings slated The Hopewell Fire De-

partment Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse, South Greenwood and Columbia avenues, Hopewell. New members are welcome. Contact membership Chairwoman Mary Anne Van Doren at 466-3060 for more information.

Post 339 meetings, events Hopewell Valley American Legion Post 339 meetings and events are held at 19C Model Ave., Hopewell Borough. Noel Singer is commander. For information, call the American Legion Office at 609-466-0316.

Alzheimer caregiver groups Those with a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder, an Alzheimer’s Association support group can offer an opportunity to find out more about community resources and learn from others who are going through similar experiences. Support groups meet monthly. To find out what groups are meeting in the Greater Mercer County area, call the helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/nj.

Artists gather at railroad station Artists gather to paint and draw at the Hopewell Railroad Station on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is time to practice with other artists. There is no fee. Bring art supplies and projects. There are tables and chairs to use.

Contact Lucia Stout Huebner at grassfedbeef@gmail.com to be put on the email list or call 609466-0277.

Join Cub Pack 1776

Cub Scout Pack 1776 of Titusville invites boys in grades one to five to join the pack. Learn to tie knots, shoot an arrow, build a birdhouse, make and race derby cars and go on hikes. To learn more about the programs, email Cubmaster Joe Gribbins at gribbons@comcast.net or call at 309-1962.

Medicine dropoff at HQ

The Hopewell Township Police Department at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road is a drop-off site for Project Medicine Drop, developed by the N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs as part of its effort to halt the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs. It allows consumers to dispose of unused and expired medications anonymously 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at “prescription drug drop boxes” within the headquarters of participating police departments. Police departments in Lawrence, Princeton and West Windsor also are dropoff sites.

Let Me Run

Let Me Run is a nonprofit that meets twice a week over the course of the seven-week program for boys in grades four and five. The mission is to inspire boys through the power of running to be courageous See BRIEFS, Page 4A

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Area superintendents raise a call to action against teen suicide To the editor:

In Mercer County, we are in the middle of an alarming trend regarding teenage mental health concerns. During the last 20 months there have been seven confirmed suicides of teenagers who were residents of, or students attending, schools in Mercer County. These deaths are not always attributed to our county because of the way in which deaths are recorded, but make no mistake - these are our students. We write this letter jointly as superintendents representing every public school in Mercer County because we are heartbroken by the senseless loss of our children. No town is immune from suicide. We have lost students and graduates from almost every town across our county. These deaths have been violent, sudden and tragic. To all of us, one death is too many. What should further concern us all is the alarming number of students who are referred for mental health services, sent to crisis centers, or hospitalized for self-harming acts or ideations. Further evidence of this trend is found in the 2016 New Jersey Suicide Report published by the Department of Children and Family: Suicide Attempts/Self-Inflicted Injuries, Age 10-24, 2013 -2015:

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• 2,731 youth treated by hospital emergency room • 1,660 (61 percent) female • 1,071 (39 percent) male • Mercer, Warren, and Ocean counties have the three highest rates of suicide attempts/self-inflicted injuries seen by emergency rooms. Suicide Deaths, Age 10-24, 2013 -2015: • 269 youth • 196 (73 percent) male • 73 (27 percent) female • Bergen County has the highest number of completions (26) • Salem County has the lowest number of completions (4) Discussions of mental health and suicide often bring blame and shame. As a society, we must stop this fruitless finger pointing and work together for the benefit of our children. Our public schools offer counseling services and provide proactive parent and student programming. Further, our health curricula review suicide, depression, anxiety, stress and mental health. Our staffs are trained, but we can always do more. The solution must be holistic, inclusive, and all encompassing. The concerns are complex and multifaceted. Each tragedy is unique in its own right. We must rise together to acknowledge that we all have a role to play in building resilience, creating connections with kids, and making it safe for students to ask for help. Partnerships in raising awareness and providing systems of support and care are critical. So what can we do in the short-term? We can listen, we can provide guidance and assistance to one another, and we can provide environments of love and support. Students must know that they are not alone; families must know that

they are not alone; mental health providers and educators need your support. We must be willing to acknowledge that depression, anxiety and stress exist and that gone unchecked can have destructive and toxic impacts. With the above in mind, we are raising this Call for Action by creating the opportunity for continued dialogue among mental health providers, educators, and members of the community. On Tuesday, January 9, representatives from the Traumatic Loss Coalition will present a program at Rider University. The presentation will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. This evening will serve as a first step in raising a countywide focus on mental health. Furthermore, a list of trauma and supportive resources can also be found at https://goo.gl/Jok7Xi. Through our collective effort and willingness to combat the stigma associated with mental health we can provide a network of care and support for our students.

Thomas Smith, Superintendent of Hopewell Valley David M. Aderhold, Superintendent of West Windsor - Plainsboro Crystal Edwards, Superintendent of Lawrence Steve Cochrane, Superintendent of Princeton Kathleen Foster, Superintendent Robbinsville Richard Katz, Superintendent of East Windsor Regional Fredrick McDowell, Superintendent of Trenton Michael Nitti, Superintendent of Ewing Scott Rocco, Superintendent of Hamilton Kimberly Schneider, Superintendent of Mercer County Special Services School District and Mercer County Technical Schools

Briefs enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships and to live an active lifestyle. If interested, contact Michelle Brennan at l e t m e r u n hopewell@gmail.com. For information, visit www.letmerun.org.

group. Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the NAMI Mercer Center, Lawrence Commons, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 124, Lawrenceville. No registration is necessary. For information, call 609-799-8994.

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New Jersey Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives. Volunteers assist donors with registration, escorting

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and canteen duties and watches for post donation reactions. Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed and be willing to follow the rules. For information, contact R. Jan Zepka at 732-6168741.

Breast cancer support group The Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center holds a breast cancer support group on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. for any woman un-

dergoing treatment for breast cancer. Attendees will meet people having similar experiences and receive support, guidance, and educational information about breast cancer. The group will be led by a licensed clinical social worker. The group will meet at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center at 2100 Wescott Drive in Flemington. Send items to amartins@centraljersey.co m or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609-874-2163.

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POLICE BLOTTER

The Hopewell Township Police Department reported the following incidents from December 12 to December 20. The charges are no more than an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Chainsaws and a backpack blower were stolen from a resident’s truck on Reed Road sometime around Dec. 12. According to police, Officer Maria Gavdanovich met with the homeowner at

8 a.m. on Dec. 12 to learn of the missing items, that were unsecured in the bed of a pickup truck. The stolen tools had an estimated value of $3,000.

*** A 61-year-old man from Pennington was taken into custody and charged with creating a false public alarm just before 9 a.m. on Dec. 15. Officials said the man, of Gentry Court, had called the Lawrence Township Police Department and made sev-

eral alarming statements that proved to be inaccurate. The man was taken to police headquarters, where he was processed and released.

mph in a 25 mph zone. Once stopped, the couple switched positions in the vehicle to make it look like the woman in the car had been driving instead of the man. As a result, they were *** charged with hindering apA 59-year-old couple prehension. Their case will from Lawrenceville was be heard in municipal court. taken into police custody on *** Dec. 17 by Officer Mandy Grey for allegedly attemptA 62-year-old man ing to hinder apprehension. from Lawrenceville was Police said the incident taken into custody just betook place at about 8 p.m. fore 9 a.m. on Dec. 20 for that evening when the couallegedly stealing more than ple were stopped on Ingle$400 in cash and credit side Avenue for doing 48 cards from a purse located in an unlocked car parked at

a Pennington-Lawrence Road farm stand earlier in the month. Officials allege that the man committed the burglary and theft on Dec. 8. Ewing Township detective William Wolverton helped Officer James Klesney with the investigation, as he was able to help identify the man, due to his familiarity with the suspected individual. Immediately following his arrest, the man was taken to police headquarters, where he was processed and released. His case will be forwarded to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

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Theodore A. Pierson III, 96, passed away on December 9, 2017 in Princeton, NJ after a short illness. Ted was born on August 4, 1921 in Hamilton Township, NJ, the son of Theodore A. Pierson Jr. and Marion Eagle. He was raised in Hopewell, NJ with his sister Joyce (Selbie). Following High School in Pennington, he earned his aircraft mechanics license from Luscombe School of Aeronautics. He then attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts where he earned his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering and a commission as Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1943. Wartime service took him to the Admiralty Islands in the South Pacific as Engineering Officer for the AROU-1 aircraft repair unit, which repaired carrier-based fighters and other aircraft for the US and British Pacific fleets. Ted returned home to NJ in November 1945 as a Lieutenant. In April 1946 he married Virginia Elizabeth McGuire and settled in Pennington, NJ to raise a family. His working career started at Research Cottrell Co. in Bound Brook, NJ, but within a few years he began a long career at Homasote Co. in West Trenton, NJ, starting as plant manager and retiring as Vice President in 1987. While at Homasote he developed the Industrial Division, which designed and fabricated end-use products for industrial manufacturers, principally for packaging applications. Sideline businesses included Hessian Hill Nurseries, a partnership with George Moorhead in Pennington, and real estate development of Timberlane Drive and Penn View Heights. He was also a founding member of the Penn Brook Swim Club. Another sideline of Ted’s was service to the local community through public office and membership in the Lions Club. Ted was elected to the Hopewell Township Committee for nine years, and he was a member of the Township Municipal Utilities Authority to design and install a regional sewage system. While on the Committee he served as chair of the building committee for the new Township Hall and State Police substation, township police commissioner, representative to the Stony Brook sewage authority, and finally two terms as mayor. As police commissioner he oversaw the transformation of a part-time police department to a full-time professional force. When he had some free time, Ted liked to organize ski vacations with his family and other families, and to play as much golf as possible—mainly at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club (co-founded by his grandfather) where he was a life-long member. He and Ginny loved to entertain, and many friends enjoyed Ginny’s fantastic cooking over the years. In retirement Ted and Ginny lived for a while at the family home on Timberlane Drive before downsizing to condos—one in Naples, FL, for the winter, and one at Pennington Point for the summer. In 2004, they moved to a retirement community, Stonebridge at Montgomery in Skillman, NJ, where they were among the founding members. Ted’s beloved Ginny predeceased him in 2008. He is survived by his half-sister, Cynthia Edel (Sequim, WA); sons Thomas Pierson (Molly Davis), Steven Pierson (Denise), James Pierson (Nancy), and Jeffrey Pierson; grandchilden Clare Miller, Valerie Pierson, Haley Kirkpatrick, Lauren Giles, Brian Pierson, Elizabeth Eichfeld, Michael Pierson, Matthew Pierson, and Daniel Pierson; and eight greatgrandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2017, at Stonebridge (100 Hollinshead Spring Road, Skillman, NJ). Condolences to the family may be sent to Blackwell Memorial Home (cards or online at blackwellmh.com), 21 N. Main St., Pennington, NJ 08534.

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Sylvia Satteson Hunt, 85 Holland, PA. Sylvia Satteson Hunt, 85, joined God’s choir of angels on December 23rd surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Hopewell Township for 57 years, Sylvia and her husband, Bob, recently moved to the independent living community at Twining Village in Holland, PA. A Music Education graduate of West Chester State Teachers College, Sylvia retired after over 30 years as a music teacher in the Hopewell Valley and Lawrence Township School Districts. She spent many years teaching private piano lessons in her home. She was a faithful member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Pennington for over 50 years, where she served on the Vestry and the Altar Guild and sang in the church choir. She was a Healthy Bones program instructor and led the Tuesday Bible Study Group. Sylvia had an avid passion for music, was a lover of birds and all wildlife and spent countless hours knitting and crocheting. Until recently, she was a member of a local bowling league and has one perfect game to her credit. She is survived by her husband Bob with whom she just celebrated 60 years of marriage in October; daughters and sons-in-law Patty & Jonathan Holmes and Debbie & Mark Oschmann; son and daughter-in-law Ken and Lucia Hunt; grandchildren Shannon Dowling, Colin Holmes and Matthew, Brianna and Christopher Hunt; great-grandchildren Pandora, Lorelai and Audrey Leatherman. She was predeceased by her great-grandson, Aiden Leatherman. Always a warm smile and an amazing woman of faith, she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Calling hours will be Saturday Dec 30th from 2 pm - 5 pm at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 300 S. Main Street Pennington, NJ. A Requiem Eucharist, celebrating Sylvia’s life, will be held Sunday Dec. 31st at 12:00 pm at the church. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 300 S. Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534 or Twining Village Benevolent Care Fund, 280 Middle Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Arrangements are by the Blackwell Memorial Home, for condolences visit the website at blackwellmh.com

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RELIGIOUS NOTES

St. Matthews’s Episcopal - The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages four years through eighth grade meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under four years. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visitwww.stmatthewspennington.org. First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129. Pennington United Methodist — Regular Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor. The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs, including an elevator for wheelchair accessibility, wireless hearing aids and handicapped parking is available. The church is at 60 S. Main St. For further information on youth and adult Sunday school and special programs, call the church office at 609-737-1374 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, December 31. The morning message will be given by Lay Speaker,

Lorraine Donahue. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Adult Small Study Group meets at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings. At this time they are studying Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life. Starting January 7, an Adult Small Group will be meeting to study Get Rooted. It will meet from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. each Sunday evening. A light dinner will also be provided. Children’s Sunday school meets during the morning service. 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@HopewellMethodistNJ. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels. Call the church office at 609-4660758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets. Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609466-0862. The fax number is 609-4664229. Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org.

HOPEWELL BOROUGH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE TO PERSONS WANTING MAIL-IN BALLOTS If you are a qualified and registered voter of the State who wants to vote by mail in the ANNUAL ELECTION AND BUDGET REFERENDUM OF HOPEWELL BOROUGH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 to be held on February 17, 2018, 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 for more than 10 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 therefore 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 completed and filed with the county clerk. Voters also have the option of indicating on their mail-in ballot applications that they would prefer to receive mail-in 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 of 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. It must be mailed or delivered personally unless you are a Military or Overseas Voter. Dated:

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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 is available at 8:45 a.m. and church school for children, youth and adults is at 9 a.m. Worship services begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by fellowship time. Communion is the first Sunday of every month. There is also a class for adults on Thursday evenings at 6:55 p.m. Check our website home page for information about adult education offerings. There is a Bell Choir, and choirs for all ages. Call the church office for details, or look at our FOCUS newsletter under the ‘about us’ section of our website. All are welcome. The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. Call 609-7371221 or visit facebook.com/PennPres and pennres.org for more information. First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 10:45 a.m. the Adult Education class meets in the Heritage Room. All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, six miles south of Lambertville near the foot of the Washington Crossing Bridge. Additional information may be found by visiting www.titusvillechurch.org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or calling (609) 737-1385. Bethel AME Church - Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle. The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-737-0922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events. 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. TUMC Youth Group meets Sunday evenings, twice a month. 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 family-friendly. 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 www.titusvilleumc.org or contact the church office 609-737-2622. 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. The religious education office phone is 609-730-1703. Parish phone is 609-7372015. Abiding Presence Lutheran — Services of Holy Communion Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. for children of all ages and there is an adult study group that meets at the same time. Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service and Sunday school. The Reverend Marianne Rhebergen is interim pastor and the Rev. Becky Resch

is associate pastor of the congregation. For more information please call the church office at 609-882-7759. The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For information, contact Pastor Becky Resch at 609-882-7759. St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor. For more information about the church, call 609-466-0939, or visit www.stpeternj.org. Ascension Lutheran — The church is at 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, Pa. Sundays, worship starts at 10 a.m. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery care for infant through kindergarten is available. Women of Ascension and/or the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 215-497-0447 or visit www.ascensionweb.org. Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch.com. Questions? Call 609730-1114. First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday morning prayer meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m. Special needs accommodations are available. Child care and children’s church are held Sundays for infants through fifth grade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings for all ages. The church is at 87 Route 31, Pennington. Questions? Call 609-737-2282. Central Baptist — The church is at 2015 Pennington Road (Route 31), Ewing. Call 609-882-0337 for information. Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform temple at 2421 Pennington Road at Denow Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-730-8100 or visit www.harsinai.org. Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing — Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski leads Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that we need not think alike to love alike. Sunday children’s religious education and child care are available. Adult enrichment classes are open to guests. For information, call 609-737-0515 or visit www.uucwc.org. His Harvest of Souls Ministries — The nondenominational church holds worship services the first and third Sundays at 3 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. The church is at the Harbourton Community Church in Harbourton village, 1516 Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Hopewell Township. For further information, call 609-883-2937. Community Bible Study — A nondenominational Bible study for women and children. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at Central Baptist Church in Ewing. To register or visit, call or email Shirley McDonough at 609771-8819 or charlieshirley@verizon.net.

With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column. Email updated information to amartins@centraljersey.com so it arrives by 3 p.m. Friday.

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Events at the Pennington Public Library include: A Literary Lunch: Hidden Figures Book & Film Discussion Bring your lunch and join us in a viewing and discussion of this biographical drama based on the non-fiction book of the same name about three brilliant African-American female mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race. Thursday, January 4 at 12 pm Memoir Writing Workshop Would you like to create a written record of your life experience to share with family and friends? Can you use a little a little motivation, to get started on such a worthwhile endeavor? If so, this is definitely the program for you. Through inspiring examples, guided exercises and constructive feedback, you’ll delve into memories with ease. Come trigger your creativity and be part of the exhilarating and joyful experience of committing your life journey to paper. This program is led with enthusiasm, humor and warmth by Donna Atkins, aka The Life Story Lady. Donna is an award-winning communications specialist who has spent a lifetime working with individuals, groups and organizations in the application of narrative and storytelling. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration fee: $10. To register, email: kha@penningtonlibrary.org. Sunday, January 28, 1 - 3 p.m. Making a Meaningful Life Presenter: Janet S. Steinwedel, PhD President, Leader’s Insight, LLC Our lives are busy, even frenetic, and as a new year starts, our thoughts go to “how to do it differently?” It may seem that all of our best plans go by the wayside in the first month. The difference lies in the time we spend tending to our inner life in order to create a more meaningful life overall. When we know what is really important we shed the extraneous much more easily. In this session, learn how to connect with the deeper self. Develop greater self-awareness and more effective self-management. Unfold a deeper authenticity. As President of Leader’s Insight, Janet S. Steinwedel assists leaders in clarifying their goals and objectives while becoming more self-aware in service to their aspirations and business goals. Janet has more than 25 years of experience working in a variety of industries with a broad range of leaders. Wednesday, January 31, 7 - 8 p.m. 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 destress or just let your inner child out. Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and your-

self 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. Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): Support the Hopewell Branch Library in Pennington January 13-20 for our annual Library Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of Hopewell Branch Library. Peruse our selection of children‘s and adult books and find some fun finds or bring home some old favorites. Book sale is open during library hours. This month’s First Friday Film Grey Lady (2017) will be shown on Friday, January 5 at 1:30 pm. A Boston police officer travels to Nantucket to find the killer of his partner. Once there, he uncovers disturbing family secrets that greatly alter his investigation. 109 mins, Rated R. Take part of our monthly small business themed seminar presented by SCORE Princeton (Counselors to America’s Small Businesses). Please call the library for this month’s presentation topic at 609-737- 2610. Members of the Mercer County Library System’s IT department will answer your questions about PCs and tablets, or library services such as eBooks, audio books, or the catalog during the Hopewell Branch’s Geeks & Gadgets program on Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring in your electronic devices for troubleshooting, and get consumer tips if you’re considering purchasing a new computer or device. If you have the manual for your device, please bring that too. Registration is not required, but for best service, we suggest you email your questions to support@mcl.org at least a few days before the event. Join us for our newly formed book group, AfricanAmerican Authors Spotlight, on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 7 pm. This month we’ll discuss contemporary African-American author, Edward Kelsey Moore’s The Supremes at Earl’s All-You- Can-Eat. Registration is requested - online or call 609-737- 2610. Stop by the Hopewell Branch Library for a presentation on Women in Islam on Monday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Heba Macksoud, board member of the Islamic Society of Central Jersey will lead a discussion on the many myths and misconceptions concerning the role of Muslim women. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-737- 2610. Tuesday Night Yoga will be held at the Hopewell Branch Library on Jan. 23 & 30 at 5 p.m. Nancy McCor-

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mack teaches this eight-week series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 15 participants. Class dates are: January 23 & 30, February 6, 13, 20, & 27, and March 6 & 20. All eight classes open for registration on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Registration is required for each class in the eight-week series. Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609-737-2610 to register for a convenient time for help in creating or reviewing your resume. One-on-one help with library digital resources, like ebooks, audiobooks and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-737-2610 or email avanscoy@mcl.org. Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Anna Van Scoyoc at 609-737-2610. If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of getting rid of, the library will take them for its local history collection. Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30, preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in our upstairs Children’s Room for stories, songs and activities. Traditional Book Club: Meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome. Hopewell Public Library (466-1625) is located at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available on the website - redlibrary.org, and on Facebook. Legal Notices

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on January 10, 2018 at the regularly held meeting of the ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF PENNINGTON BOROUGH in the Borough Hall, Pennington Borough, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, New Jersey 08534. The subject of the hearing will be the property located at 17-19 Burd Street, Pennington Borough, New Jersey and designated on the official tax map of Pennington Borough as Block 503, Lot 3 (the “Property”). The Property is located in the TCB Zone. The Property currently has a residential duplex adjacent to Burd Street and a vacant commercial building located behind the duplex. 171921 Burd Street LLC (the “Applicant”) is seeking a variance under NJSA 40:55D-70d(1) to construct a second duplex on the Property. The new duplex would be constructed in the same or approximately the same footprint as the existing commercial building, which building would be removed. The Applicant is seeking a side setback variance under NJSA 40:55D-70c because the existing location of the commercial building is less than 5 feet from the Property line to the north. The Applicant is seeking waiver of site plan approval because it will not be substantially changing the impervious cover or parking on the site.

As an alternative plan, the Applicant is proposing (1) to expand the existing duplex approximately 40 feet to the rear and approximately 10 feet to the front over the existing front porch area, (2) remove the commercial building previously used as a print shop, (3) construct an accessory garage in approximately the same location as the commercial building, and (4) subdivide the lot to create one additional building lot for a single-family home to the south of the current duplex.

The Applicant is also seeking such other variances and/or waivers as the Zoning Board of Adjustment deems necessary or the exigencies of the application may require. Copies of the maps and documents, application, plans and other documents for which approval is sought are available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk of Pennington Borough, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, New Jersey 08534, weekdays (except holidays), between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Christopher K. Costa, Esq. Kenny Chase & Costa 3812 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 HVN, 1x, 12/29/17 Fee: $34.41 Affidavit: $15.00

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2018 BUDGET ADOPTION

NOTICE OF ELECTION

HOPEWELL BOROUGH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1, Mercer County, NJ will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Hopewell Township Municipal Services Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560-1410. The purpose of the public hearing is to adopt the approved Annual Budget of Fire District No. 1 for the year ending 2018.

The annual election for the Hopewell Township Fire District, Board of Fire Commissioners will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, at the Hopewell Township Municipal Services Building, located at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ.

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Hopewell Borough Fire District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on the district’s proposed 2018 budget at its meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 7:30 pm. The hearing will be held in the Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department building, 4 Columbia Avenue, Hopewell, New Jersey. At the conclusion of the hearing the Board will formally act to adopt the budget. A copy of the budget is available for review at the Hopewell Borough Municipal Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. A copy may also be obtained during the week prior to the hearing by calling (609) 309-1949.

A copy of the Approved Budget may be obtained during the week preceding the Public Hearing at District Headquarters, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560-1410, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Greg Davies Secretary of the Board

Donald C. Kintzel, Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners Hopewell Twp. Fire District No. 1

HVN, 1x, 12/29/17 Fee: $15.81 Affidavit: $15.00

HVN, 12/29/17 Fee: $15.81

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3386 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-37866-13 BETWEEN: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON vs RONALD E. SIKORSKI, 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, January 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF EAST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey

In addition to voting on the annual budget for the Fire District, two Fire Commissioner positions will be elected. One position is for a three-year term and one position is for a one-year term. Hopewell Township residents desiring to serve as a Fire Commissioner may obtain a nominating petition form from the Hopewell Township Clerk or from the Fire District Office at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ. Completed petitions must be filed with the Fire District or the Hopewell Township Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, January 19, 2018 to ensure placement of the candidate's name on the ballot. Donald C. Kintzel, Secretary Hopewell Township Board of Fire Commissioners

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3404 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-025267-16 BETWEEN: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB vs SCOTT S. EMMONS, ET AL

HVN, 1x, 12/29/17 Fee: $18.60

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3393 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-009436-17

Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

BETWEEN: MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY vs MARK HOGRELIUS, ET AL

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:

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, January 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

Premises commonly known as: 57 SNYDERTOWN ROAD

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

Tax lot 24 IN BLOCK 41

Premises commonly known as: 72 FEDERAL TWIST ROAD

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

Dimensions: (approx): 2.0500

Tax lot 29.03, PRIOR LOT # 29.3 IN BLOCK 30

Premises commonly known as: 310 LOCKTOWN-SERGEANTSVILLE ROAD

Nearest Cross Street: STONY BROOK ROAD

Dimensions: (approx): 3.3700

Tax lot 15 IN BLOCK 5

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 $352,483.86 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. Beginning at a steel pin set in the southerly line of Snydertown Road, said point being the northwesterly corner of lands of the Colonial Sportsman Club, Inc., (Loc 25.02, section 41, tax map 16) and running thence. Prior Liens/Encumbrances - Total as of October 23, 2017: $0 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.

Nearest Cross Street: UNKNOWN. Mailing Address: 72 Federal Twist Road, Stockton, NJ 08559

Dimensions: (approx): 154.5 FEET WIDE BY 36.5 FEET LONG

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. (973) 538-4700 DATED: October 16, 2017

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 $422,948.14 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. Taxes: Current through 4th Quarter of 2017* Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

HVN, 1x, 12/8/17, 12/15/17, 12/22/17, 12/29/17 Fee: $208.22 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3407 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-028822-13 BETWEEN: CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs DANIEL COHEN, 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, January 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF STERN & EISENBERG, PC (609) 397-9200 DATED: November 2, 2017 HVN, 4x, 12/22/17, 12/29/17, 1/5/18, 1/12/18 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3412 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-024478-16 BETWEEN: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs PHILIP R. MATLACK, ET AL

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 $175,205.90 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF KML LAW GROUP, P.C. (609) 250-0700 DATED: October 5, 2017 HVN, 4x, 12/8/17, 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017, 12/29/2017 Fee: $197.16 Affidavit: $15.00

HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3401 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-027524-15 BETWEEN: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON vs NICOLE WHITED, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises

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:

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, January 10, 2018

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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

at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

Premises commonly known as: 40 WELISEWITZ ROAD

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

Tax lot 5.04 IN BLOCK 23

Nearest Cross Street: KINGWOOD LOCKTOWN ROAD

at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:

Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF EAST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 12 BOSS ROAD

Premises commonly known as: 66 BRITTON ROAD

Dimensions: (approx): 2.8860 ACRES

Tax lot 5 IN BLOCK 11

Nearest Cross Street: MANNERS ROAD -Mailing Address: 40 Welisewitz Road, East Amwell, NJ 08551 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 $349,534.47 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. Sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interests 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 only be entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against 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.

Tax lot 21 IN BLOCK 26 Dimensions: (approx): 189.00FT X 110.00FT Dimensions: (approx): 243 X 178 X 239 X 15 X 163 Nearest Cross Street: ON THE CENTERLINE OF BRITTON ROAD, NEAR SANDBROOK HEADQUARTERS ROAD. Mailing Address: 66 Britton Road, Stockton, NJ 08559 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $228,256.83 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited liens priority of any condominium/homeowner association liens which may exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

Nearest Cross Street: OLD YORK ROAD. Mailing Address: 12 BOSS ROAD, RINGOES, NJ 08551-1003

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 $169,566.14 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 to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. ***If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC (856) 482-1400 DATED: November 16, 2017

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC (856) 793-3080 DATED: December 12, 2017

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: November 21, 2017

HNV, 4x, 12/22/17, 12/29/17, 1/5/18, 1/12/28 Fee: $230.64 Affidavit: $15.00

HB, 1x, 12/29/17, 1/5/18, 1/12/18, 1/19/18 Fee: $219.48 Affidavit: $15.00

PP, 1x, 12/15/17, 12/22/07, 12/29/17, 1/5/17, Fee: $219.48 Affidavit: $15.00

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DANCING IN THE STREETS 'West Side Story' is one of the great American musicals, and PinnWorth Productions is bringing it to Kelsey By Anthony Stoeckert Tara Keelen is playing Maria and Mason Kugelman is Tony in PinnWorth Productions’ “West Side Story,” opening at Kelsey Theatre, Jan. 5.

he Sharks and the Jets are at it again, and this time the turf is the Kelsey Theatre stage. PinnWorth Productions will welcome 2018 with one of the most beloved musicals of all time, “West Side Story,” running for three weekends, Jan. 5-21. The show is a New York City-set adaption of “Romeo and Juliet,” with a gang rivalry standing in for the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. Its songs feature a legendary score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The show’s book was written by Arthur Laurents. “West Side Story” centers around the rivalry between the white gang, the Jets, and the Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks, as they fight for control of their neighborhood. As the battle heads toward its boiling point, Tony, a former Jet and best friend of the gang’s leader Riff, falls in love with Maria, sister of Bernardo, leader of the Sharks. “West Side Story” opened on Broadway in 1957, and ran for almost two years. It won two Tonys, for Jerome Robbins’ choreography and Oliver Smith’s scenic design, and lost Best Musical to “The Music Man.” Following a national tour, it returned to Broadway in 1960, running for about eight months. Three Broadway revivals followed, most recently, a 2009 staging, directed by Laurents. That version included the Sharks singing songs in Spanish, but PinnWorth will be presenting the original version because of rights issues. The movie adaptation, released in 1961, starred Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer and Rita Moreno reprising her Broadway role as Anita, Maria’s friend and Bernardo’s girlfriend. It was a box office smash and won 10 Oscars, the most of any movie musical, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Moreno, and Best Supporting Actor for George Chakiris as Bernardo. LouJ Stalsworth, PinnWorth’s artistic director and the director of the show, says he has tried before to secure the rights to “West Side Story,” and wants to direct it simply because “it's beautiful.” “What do you say after it’s beautiful? At that point

Playing the members of the Jet gang are (from left) David Williamson, Evan Krug, and Matthew Snyder.

we’re gilding the lily,” Stalsworth says. “The music! My gosh, you listen to it and you are moved. And of course, it all goes back to the root work, ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ I do like Shakespeare, I react to it. So here I have beautiful music, a Shakespearean love story, an iconic show and it was time for PinnWorth to do it.” The show has several legendary songs — “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “America,” among them. One of the actors singing those songs is Mason Kugelman, who’s playing Tony. And this production is serving as a sort of second chance for the actor. “I have loved ‘West Side Story’ my entire life,” Kugelman says. “I did it over the summer at the Count Basie, but during that run of the show, I had laryngitis and I also had an infection, so I wasn’t able to give the show 100 percent. I want to be able to sing the way I can sing, and now I can sing this role.” For Kugelman, the best of “West Side Story” is the music. “Even though I love the story, for this particular telling of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ I think the music really

makes you feel the connection between the two,” he says. “The music is what makes you feel the entire show.” Among his favorite songs to sing is the Quintet, based on “Tonight,” which features the Jets, Sharks, and Tony and Maria. “It’s the only time I get to be on stage with everyone,” Kugelman says. He does get to sing often with Tara Keelen, who is playing Maria. Kugelman says there was a connection between the two of them from the start. “I’m really happy because I felt this connection, it was this instant connection,” he says of singing with Keelen. “We sang the ending of ‘Tonight’ for the callback and there was this kind of instant connection where we knew what we were going to say without saying it.” Other actors in the show include Lorraine C. Perri as Anita; Evan Krug as Riff; and Kevin Albanese as Bernardo.

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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT By Anthony Stoeckert

Get Out for New Year’s

ew Year’s Eve is the night to reflect and say goodbye to 2017 while heading into 2018 with the optimism of a new start, good fortune, health and bettering ourselves with resolutions we’ll forget by February. It’s a holiday that often involves parties, but you also can take in a show, or enjoy a festive dinner out, to make the most of the evening. If you’re looking to do something a little different this year on Dec. 31, there are lots of options. New Year’s marks the end of the holiday season, and it’s also the last night to see some of the Christmas-themed shows being performed at area theaters. Because New Year’s Eve falls on a Sunday, performances this year are matinees, making a show a great option for a family outing on a day that is largely designed around drinking.

McCarter Theatre will perform a 1 p.m. matinee of its annual production of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 31. The acclaimed version of Charles Dickens’ story is a Princeton tradition, and features Scrooge, ghosts, and a rousing party at Fezziwig’s. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-874-2159.

Bucks County Playhouse is presenting a different take on “A Christmas Carol.” “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Show” features five actors telling the story of Scrooge and the ghosts who teach him a lesson. It’s filled with laughs and also packs an emotional wallop. It’s short, running under 90 minutes, making it a perfect introduction to theater for kids. The New Year’s Eve performance starts at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.bcptheater.org or call 215-862-2121.

The State Theatre has its own New Year’s Eve tradition with its annual “Salute to Vienna” concert. Inspired by the famed New Year’s concerts in Vienna, the performance features operetta, ballroom dance, ballet and, of course, waltz with singers, dancers and a full symphony orchestra. The concert begins at 6 p.m., in time for a dinner out before ringing in 2018. The Strauss Symphony of America will provide the music with singers Micaela Oeste (soprano), Tilmann Unger (Tenor) and dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine and International Champion Ballroom Dancers. Tickets cost $55-$125 and are available at www.stnj.org or by calling 732-246-7469. Villagers Theatre in Somerset is presenting a “Memories of Motown” concert with two shows, a show-only performance at 7 p.m. and a 9:30 p.m. performance featuring the show, buffet and party. Admission for the 7 p.m. performance costs $25. Admission for the second show costs $65 and includes a buffet featuring fried and roasted chicken, string beans, collard greens, mac and cheese, vegetable lasagna, desserts, beverages,coffee and tea, and a champagne toast at midnight. The theater is located at 475 DeMott Lane in Somerset. For reservations, call 732-8732710. Salt Creek Grille in Plainsboro will mark New Year’s with an alla carte menu, served from 4-10 p.m. Entrees include wild mushroom pappardelle, made with butternut squash, roasted beets, pappardelle, truffled cream sauce and mesquite-grilled baby back ribs. Festive desserts will include an eggnog creme brulee, made with custard and caramelized sugar. There will also be a live band and cover of $25 after 9 p.m. The music of one of the greatest singers of all time will

be heard when The Rrazz Room presents “Simply Barbra! An Elegant New Year’s Soiree,” beginning at 8 p.m. Steven Brinberg’s show offers seasonal tunes and beloved Streisand classics. Brinberg has been portraying the legendary superstar for over a decade all over the world. The Rrazz Room is located at 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Tickets cost $45-$60. For more information, go to www.therrazzroom.com or call 1-888-5961027. The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will perform its annual New Year’s Eve concert at Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, beginning at 8 p.m. The program will feature Paul Dukas’ “Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” and “Tango” from the movie “Scent of a Woman” as arranged by John Williams and with violin soloist Meichen Barnes. The evening’s festivities will be hosted by WWFM radio personality David Osenberg. Tickets cost $40-$75; www.capitalphilharmonic.org; 215893-1999.

Comedy lovers have two shows to head to as they say goodbye to 2017. Princeton Catch a Rising Star will present a show with co-headliners Kevin Brown (Dot-Com on “30 Rock”) and Mike Marino. A gala ball will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the show.The club is located at the Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center Drive in West Windsor. For information on pricing and dinner options, go to www.catcharisingstar.com or call 609-987-8018.

The Stress Factory comedy club in New Brunswick will present its New Year’s Extravaganza with Bret Ernst and Vinnie Brand. There will be a 7:30 p.m. show, costing $59 and a 10:30 p.m., costing $109. For more information, go to www.stressfactory.com or call 732-545-4242.

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Movie and times for the week of Dec. 29 through Jan. 4. Schedules are subject to change.

HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Father Figures (reserved recliners) (R) Fri.-Mon. 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:40; Tues.-Thurs. 2:40, 5:20, 8. Downsizing (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45; Tues.Thurs. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45. Pitch Perfect 3 (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05; Tues.-Thurs. 2:50, 5:15, 7:40. The Greatest Showman (reserved recliners) (PG) Fri.-Mon. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; Tues.-Thurs. 2:45, 5:15, 7:45. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12, 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Tues.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. Ferdinand (PG) Fri.-Mon. 12, 2:35,

5:10, 7:45, 10:20; Tues.-Thurs. 2:35, 5:10, 7:45. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (reserved recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:45, 4:05, 7:25, 10:45; Tues.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:25. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:20, 3:40, 5:20, 7, 8:40, 10:20; Tues.-Thurs. 3:40, 5:20, 7. All the Money in the World (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:35, 4:35, 7:35, 10:35; Tues.-Thurs. 1:35, 4:35, 7:35. Coco (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:05, 2:40; Tues.-Thurs. 2:40. MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): I, Tonya (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Tues.-Thurs. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10. Darkest Hour (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Tues.Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. Wonder Wheel (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 4:45 p.m. The Shape of Water (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45;

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Stalsworth has high praise for his Tony and Maria, comparing them to the cast of PinnWorth’s acclaimed 2016 production of “Miss Saigon.” That show’s cast included Lianah Sta Ana, who played Kim, and was then cast as an alternate for the same part in the current Broadway revival of “Miss Saigon.” “These voices actually blend more beautifully than did our ‘Saigon’ leads,” Stalsworth says. “They are outstanding.” Stalwsworth says the audition process for “West Side Story” was long because so many people want to do it. After the initial auditions, there were callbacks where eight performers were up for Maria and four competing for Tony. Music director Francois Suhr rotated the actors to team up different Marias and Tonys. “With Tara and Mason, the first time they paired up, you got that thrilling magical build when you know the harmonies are

perfect, they do what harmonies are supposed to do, they physically move you, they give you a chill,” Stalsworth says. “The two of them sang and the all the creative heads in the room, they made eye contact, they kind of nodded. We continued to give everyone their opportunity to shine, dazzle and have a fair shot. But the two of them, their voices matched.” He also knew they were right for Kelsey, where, he says, the audience expectation is high in regard to singing. “At that moment,” Stalsworth says, “we knew we had our show.” “West Side Story” will be performed at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Jan. 5-21. Tickets cost $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333.

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PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): Darkest Hour (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:35; Sun.-Mon. 1, 4, 7; Tues.-Wed. 2:15, 5:15, 8; Thurs. 2:15, 8. The Shape of Water (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; Sun.-Mon. 12:45, 3:45, 6:45; Tues.-Thurs. 2, 5, 8. International Cinema Series: Slack Bay (NR) Thurs. 5:30 p.m.

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THINGS TO DO

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“A Christmas Carol,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. David Thompson’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story of the miserly Scrooge and the spirits who change his life on Christmas Eve, through Dec. 31; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Show,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Comedic take on classic story with five actors, three ladders and lots of music, Dec. 31; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121. “West Side Story,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. PinnWorth Productions presents classic musical inspired by “Romeo and Juliet.” The Sharks and the Jets are preparing to do battle over their small piece of New York’s Upper West Side, while star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria are on a collision course toward tragedy. Famed score by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, Jan. 5-21. Tickets cost $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “42nd Street,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Show biz musical favorite about Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer who comes to New York with stars in her eyes. Broadway director Julian Marsh, gives her a spot in the chorus a show whose star gets injured, giving Peggy her shot at stardom. Featuring the songs “We’re in the Money” and “Lullaby of Broadway,” Jan. 5-21. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-3973337.

MUSIC

CLASSICAL MUSIC Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Choral Reading of Gilbert & Sullivan, Trial by Jury & Cox and Box. Members of the community gathered together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music, to sing through for their own pleasure the great works in choral literature, with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. The meetings are informal readings in which any musically interested person may join the chorus, Jan. 7, choir rehearsal at 3 p.m., reading at 4 p.m. Admission for guests costs $10; www.princetonol.com.

JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Tommy Conwell, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Acoustic concert, Jan. 6, 9:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. show is sold out.) $15; www.mancavenj.com; 609-424-3766. Mammas Marmalade, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Classic bluegrass instrumentation (banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass) and acoustic music, ranging from the blues to Old Time, from gypsy jazz to bluegrass, Jan. 6, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609466-1964.

MUSEUMS

Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895-1925,” The first retrospective devoted to the photographer in over a generation, the exhibit surveys White’s career from his beginnings in 1895 in Ohio to his death in Mexico in 1925, through Jan. 7; “Making History Visible: Of American Myths and National Heroes,” artists whose work is featured include Titus Kaphar, Thomas Hart Benton, Elizabeth Catlett, Glenn Ligon, Sally Mann, William Ranney, Faith Ringgold, William Rush, Kara Walker, Carrie Mae Weems, Charles White, John Wilson, and Hale Woodruff, through

lections 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.

GALLERIES

All Aboard for Art Linda Bradshaw’s watercolor of the Hopewell Train Station is on view in the exhibit “The Artists At The Station,” at the Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn through Jan. 15. The exhibit features works by a group of artists who meet at the station to practice their art. They work on individual projects Tuesday mornings. All artists who wish to work in an open studio environment are welcome. The Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn is located at 15 E. Broad St., Hopewell. For information, go to www.hopewellvalleybistro.com or call 609-466-9889. For information on the Artists At The Station group, email artistsatthestation@gmail.com. Jan. 14; “Hold: A Meditation on Black Aesthetics,” During the 1960s, black artists and intellectuals embraced the idea of a black aesthetic as an ideological alternative to Eurocentric notions of beauty and taste. Since then, black aesthetics has served more broadly as a site of convergence across the African diaspora, weaving a history of placelessness and belonging, support and constraint, holding and being held. The works in this exhibition, ranging from the 1950s to the present, embody various ways the aesthetic realm has enabled re-imaginings of blackness, through Feb. 11; “Rouge: Michael Kenna,” photographs by Kenna of the Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan, through Feb. 11. Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Bruce Katsiff at Ellarslie. “DrawCutShootPrintAssemble.” Exhibit featuring six artists who created works on paper. The artworks on paper include several sophisticated processes: collagraphs and digital prints, shaped paintings on paper, watercolor collages, very fine graphite drawings, etching, and mixed media, through Jan. 14; “Trenton’s Christmas Past,” featuring historical photos of downtown Trenton during the holiday shopping period. From Trenton Magazine, Curator Karl Flesch has compiled images of advertisements from dozens of Trenton stores with their suggested gift ideas, through Jan. 15. Hours: Wed.Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Festival of Trees” holiday tradition sees the museum’s galleries, hallways and porches decorated by local businesses, garden clubs, and non-profit organizations, through Jan. 7; “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 col-

D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. “Feather & Flight: Juried Exhibit,” celebrating birds, as well as highlighting conservation’s significant role in supporting crucial travel patterns for the 4,000 species that migrate, through Feb. 9; Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge St., Lambertville. “Memories,” featuring works by lla Podolsky, Joseph Zogorski, Gail Bracegirdle and Debbie Pisacreta. The images apture each artist’s memory of a location, scene or life moment, through Dec. 31. “Naturally Inspired,” 4x4 winter group exhibition. Works by Bill Jersey, Maxine Shore, Beatrice Bork and Joe Kazimierczyk showcasing the great outdoors, Jan. 4-Feb. 4. Opening reception, Jan. 7, 1-4 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com. Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Artist Ken Wilkie exhibiting his collection of cartoons, including holiday cards he has created over 35 years, through Jan. 3. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri.Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897. Princeton University School of Architecture, Princeton University Campus, “ARE WE HUMAN? The Design of the Species: 2 seconds, 2 days, 2 years, 200 years, 200,000 years.” The installation is designed by Andres Jaque and the Office for Political Innovation, an international practice that explores material politics at the intersection of design, research and activism. The entire School of Architecture will be filled with a dense collage of overlapping works by architects, artists, designers, scientists, filmmakers, research groups and think tanks. The effect is a kaleidoscope of artistic, technical, philosophical, theoretical and ethical reflection on the intimate relation between “design” and “human.” It is the first time the exhibition will be shown in the United States, through Jan. 5. soa.princeton.edu/arewehuman. Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. “The Red Dot 10x10 Fundraising Exhibition.” Showcasing more than 200 Trenton-area artists creating works on 10-by-10-inch canvases. Professional and novice artists created works in oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pastel, watercolor and more, through Jan. 9; Inaugural Members Show, through Jan. 9. For more information, go to artworkstrenton.org or call 609-394-9436. Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn, 5 East Broad St., Hopewell. “The Artists At The Station,” groups show of artists who together at the Hopewell train station to practice their art, through Jan. 15; www.hopewellvalleybistro.com; 609-466-9889.

AUDITIONS

Capital Singers of Trenton is a 100 voice choir founded in 2006. Rehearsals are held twice a month on Sunday evening at Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton. The choir is currently welcoming singers of all voice parts, particularly tenors and basses. For more information, or to schedule a placement hearing, go to www.capitalsingers.org or call 609-434-CST1. Voices Chorale is an auditioned, semi-professional community chorus with members from central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Richard Tang Yuk, Voices Chorale’s Artistic Director, is seeking altos, tenors and basses. Rehearsals are held Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell. Upcoming performances are scheduled in Princeton, March 4 and April 29. For information and to schedule an audition, please email: richardtangyuk@gmail.com. To learn more about the Chorale, please go to www.voiceschorale.org.

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Friday, December 29, 2017

A Packet Publication

PACKET PICKS Dec. 30 Noon Year’s Eve at Princeton library The Princeton Public Library will host a Noon Years Eve at the library, located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Too young to stay up until midnight? Join the library for a celebration the day before New Year’s Eve for a countdown to noon. There will be music, dancing and crafts. For children ages 3 and up. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

Hogmanay celebration at Trent House The Trent House Museum in Trenton will present a Hogmanay celebration of the Scottish New Year, beginning at 1 p.m. Bagpipers will perform outside. George Washington will discuss his time in Trenton. There also will be choral music, hot mulled cider, eggnog and Scottish snacks. The museum is located at 15 Market St., Trenton. For more information, go to www.williamtrenthouse.org or call 609-989-0087.

Jan. 1 First day hike in Kingston Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will host a “First Day” hike, noon to 2 p.m. The hike will will begin and end at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters at 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston. The hike will be an easy 1.5mile loop through the Mapleton Preserve. For more information, go to www.fpnl.org or call 609683-0483.

Jan. 4 Film screening at Lawrence library The Lawrence library will present a screening of the 2016 Chinese film, “Soul on a String,” beginning at 6 p.m. as part of its “Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library” series. After discovering a sacred stone in the mouth of a deer, Taibei, a solitary Tibetan cowboy, embarks on a mission: to bring it back to the holy Mountain of Buddha’s Handprint. Pursued by black market traders who seek the priceless artifact for themselves, as well as two brothers seeking vengeance for the long-ago death of their father, Taibei's journey will be a long and difficult one. The film is not rated and will be shown in Tibetan with English subtitles. The library is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike in Lawrence. To register, call 609-989-6920.

Battle talk at Historical Society The Historical Society of Princeton will host local author Larry Kidder for a lecture in conjunction with the anniversary of the Battle of Princeton, beginning at 7 p.m. The story of Trenton in the American Revolution is more than just the two battles that led to the Battle of Princeton. The town played several military and political roles throughout the war and became a crossroads of the Revolution. Author Larry Kidder will examine those roles and how the stories of Trenton and Princeton were closely entwined throughout the war for independence. Copies of the book, “Crossroads of the Revolution: Trenton 1774-1783,” will be available for purchase ($34), with proceeds benefitting the Historical Society of Princeton and the Princeton Battlefield Society. Admission is free. To make a reservation, go to www.princetonhistory.org, or call 609-921-6748, ext. 102.

LOOSE ENDS

Pam Hersh

Here’s to a fun new year Anne Reeves wants to see people put down their phones, connect with each other, and enjoy the experience Has anyone noticed what I have dubbed the “Giving Bench” outside of the headquarters building of Arts Council of Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts? For the past couple of weeks, coinciding with the holiday season, a person (or persons) has been leaving all sorts of stuff on the bench — clothes, milk, bread. Anyone can take whatever he or she would like. I have no idea who is doing this, and I would never divulge even if I did know. I do know that the Giving Bench reflects the creative and giving spirit of my longtime friend Anne Reeves whose heart and soul is the foundation of the Arts Council of Princeton, where she served as its director for 24 years from 1983 until 2004. The Giving Bench inspired me not only to contribute to the stash on the bench, but also to make Reeves the community personality recipient of my annual endof-year question: “In one word, tell me how you would like to describe Princeton in 2018.” With that characteristic twinkle in her eye and lilt in her voice, she said “fun.” “We need to be ambassadors of fun,” Reeves said. “It strikes me as though people nowadays seem be having a lot less fun in their daily lives. All it takes is to simply look up from their phones and tablets, look around at their surroundings, look people in the eye and greet them with a smile. That would be a big start. Not all fun has to be about possessions and orchestrated activities,” said Anne, who in her role as the arts council’s founding director has been associated, ironically, with some of the community’s most orchestrated events. She noted, however, that the events in which she was involved were born out of creativity, and thus had an element of surprise and quirkiness, “just plain fun,” she said. Earlier this year, the Arts Council of Princeton celebrated its 50th birthday and used the occasion to celebrate Anne’s contribution to the organization. Even though the arts council was born in 1967, Reeves was the “founding director,” because the organization had no full-time director when it was first established. Her stamp on the community arts scene was characterized by her creative and whimsical approach to the world around her, and her refusal to put the kibosh on any creative idea, born out of passion. Although Reeves and the Arts Council are so closely identified with the spring season, thanks to the Communiversity town/gown arts and entertainment festival, I more often think of her during the Christmas/New Year’s season. I worked closely with Reeves on two traditions that no longer are part of the Princeton scene —the Princeton Borough Merchants window decoration contest and Curtain Calls, the

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Anne Reeves (second from right), pictured at the Arts Council of Princeton’s 2016 Dining by Design event. Also pictured, from left, are Veronica OlivaresWeber, Marlyn Zucosky, andSarah Collum Hatfield. community New Year’s Eve party that brought the town and gown communities together to ring out the hold and ring in the new. Reeves and I were part of group of downtown aficionados that also included then Princeton Borough Mayor Marvin Reed, Historical Society of Princeton Director Gail Stern (sadly deceased), and other town personalities who rotated in and out of the group. We walked the Central Business District from Moore Street to Bayard Lane and down Witherspoon Street to Paul Robeson Place and judged the window decorations in several different categories. “As judges, we often were freezing cold, we agonized, we debated, but we laughed and had fun,” said Reeves, a resident of Princeton since the mid 1960s. Curtain Calls was a non-alcoholic town/gown New Year’s Eve festival that went on for a number of “magical” years. “There was nothing like ringing in the New Year with your friends and neighbors who you knew and those who you just met, Reeves said. “It was complicated and exhausting to implement, we never could have done it without the incredible skills of the coordinator Anne Brener [now executive director of the Princeton Adult School]. There were all sorts of challenges, but it the end it was so rewarding — and fun.” She also reminisced about her close friend and soul mate in fun, the now

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Anne Reeves with a work of robotic art at the Arts Council of Princeton’s 2016 Pinot to Picasso fundraiser. deceased and former Princeton Borough Mayor Barbara Sigmund. “We remember Barbara for more than her ‘accomplishments.’ We see her smile, hear her laugh, and recall her irrepressible sense of humor,” Reeves said. Anne Reeves and Barbara Sigmund’s definition of fun has little connection to self-indulgence, but rather more to do with a relentless crusade to help others. She mentioned specifically a few of her favorite fun initiatives, such as: ‘Hats For the Homeless,’ when students on campus got together to laugh, de-stress, and knit hats that then are taken to those in need; and the HomeFront partnership that for years has been bringing the children of local

homeless families to the Arts Council each week for a variety of arts experiences and mentoring. Another interest of hers is the Petey Greene Program, which supplements education in correctional institutions by preparing volunteers, primarily college students, to provide free, quality tutoring and related programming to support the academic achievement of incarcerated people. “I am also obsessed with . . . the prison system and the Petey Greene Program, where university students provide companionship and tutoring for prisoners,” Reeves said. “It truly is a learning experience in both directions.” So, let’s toast to a 2018 filled with fun — a la Anne Reeves.

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Freehold resident seeks life-changing transplant A serious medical issue has made life a challenge for Lynn Kava of Freehold Township, but she has maintained a positive outlook as she searches for a living kidney donor. Kava, 54, was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2010. Biopsies performed in 2010 and 2013 led to a diagnosis of interstitial nephritis, i.e., an inflammation of the spaces between renal tubules. The inflammation was caused by an auto immune disease known as Sarcoidosis, which is a multi-system disease that causes inflammation of the body and inflammation of the tubules. In 2014, a decreasing level of kidney function put Kava on a regimen of dialysis that requires her go for the procedure three evenings a week for

two hours and 45 minutes each session. Today, she has one kidney that is non-functioning and one kidney that functions at 14 percent. For the past two years, Kava, who is a 1981 graduate of East Brunswick High School, has actively been seeking a living kidney donor. For a variety of reasons, no one in her family is a suitable match. Kava, who works part-time as a school bus aide, is reaching out and attempting to network with anyone who may be able to provide her with a kidney that could mean a healthier life and the end of the dialysis treatments. She said a paired kidney exchange program offers the prospect of widening the net for a potential donor. “I was in denial for awhile,” Kava said, recalling the time when the is-

sues manifested themselves. “I managed to stay off dialysis for three years. I don’t want to be on dialysis for the rest of my life. I’m going to be 55. I want to live my life.” A kidney donor can be male or female, of any ethnicity, and within a wide age range, according to Kava, who has become well educated about issues that affect her health. She said an individual who donates a kidney to her would undergo a laproscopic procedure, while she would undergo major surgery to complete the transplant. Kava and I share one thing in common, as I, too, have dealt with a kidney issue for a number of years, although nowhere near the level she deals with every day. Her search for the person who can provide her with

the gift of a healthier life hits close to home for me. Anyone who would like to reach out to Kava may email me at news@thenewstranscript.com and I will forward those responses to her. Somewhere out there, the person Kava is searching for is waiting to be identified. It would mean everything to her to find that person and to make the connection that would be the lifechanging moment she is trying so hard to find. Mark Rosman is a managing editor with Newspaper Media Group. He may be reached by email at news@thenewstranscript.com.

Rotary College Possibilities Night at TCNJ The six Rotary Clubs of Mercer County are hosting a free “Rotary College Possibilities Night” at The College of New Jerseys Brower Student Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, Jan. 11, 7-9 p.m. The event for high school students and their parents will include the participation of the following schools: TCNJ, Rider, Mercer County Community College, Stockton University,

and Mercer County Technical School. Presenters will include Kevin Wong, a Princeton University graduate and co-founder of PrepMaven; Give Something Back financial aid and mentoring; Janssen Pharmaceutical; Don Betterton, founder of Bettertoton College Planning; Bill Carter, consultant on the financial aid form; United Way; Andrew Miglione, director of client services from NJ Higher

Education Student Assistance Authority; and Rotary, the largest civic organization in the world. The six local Rotary Clubs each provide scholarships. The event also will include presentations on “The Importance of Seeking Higher Education Opportunities” and “College Planning, Options and Admissions” (in five parts). Tables will be outside the hall with

scholarship applications and financial aid information and applications for local colleges and trade schools. There also will be experts available to answers questions and assist in other areas of the college admissions process. A full house is expected. To register, go to http://community.tcnj.edu/2018RotaryCollegePossibilitiesN ight.

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Almost everyone experiences a little acid reflux every now and then. But when acid reflux is frequent or chronic, it can contribute to more serious digestive disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett’s esophagus. At University Medical Center of Princeton’s Center for Digestive Health, patients have access to high-quality screening, testing and treatment for common and complex gastrointestinal conditions, including GERD and Barrett’s esophagus. What is Barrett’s esophagus? In simplest terms, Barrett’s esophagus is a precancerous condition that is often associated with GERD. In patients with Barrett’s esophagus, the cells in the esophagus change and are replaced by a different type of tissue similar to the lining of the intestine. If left undiagnosed and untreated, these changes may lead to esophageal cancer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that Barrett’s esophagus affects between 1.6 to 6.8 percent of Americans. Are you at risk? The biggest risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus is GERD, a condition in which the contents of the stomach flow backward into the esophagus. Over time, stomach acid can harm the esophageal lining and cause damage to the cells. As many as 64 million people living in the United

States have GERD, and up to 15 percent of them will develop Barrett’s esophagus, according to the NIH. Barrett’s esophagus is also more likely to affect men, Caucasians, and individuals over age 50. Obesity, smoking and family history are also risk factors. How do you know if you have Barrett’s esophagus? Barrett’s esophagus does not cause any symptoms, but GERD does. The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn, a burning sensation deep in your chest. Other common signs of GERD include: • Problems swallowing or painful swallowing • Sore, raw throat or hoarse voice • Feeling that food is stuck in your throat • Frequent sour or bitter taste of acid, especially when lying down • Burping acid into the mouth • Feeling of choking that may wake you up Doctors can diagnose Barrett’s esophagus through images provided by an upper endoscopy. During an endoscopy, a slender, flexible tube carrying a light and video camera is passed down the throat into the esophagus. The patient is briefly sedated and normally feels nothing during the five-minute procedure. Endoscopy is typically recommended for patients who have been taking medication over an extended period of time to control GERD or who have persistent or recurrent heartburn.

vanced diagnostic and treatment techniques for GERD and Barrett’s esophagus including: • Wireless esophageal pH monitoring and impedance pH testing for GERD. • High resolution esophageal manometry measuring function of the lower-esophageal sphincter and muscles of the esophagus. • Stetta therapy, a miniCan Barrett’s esophagus mally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency abbe prevented? You can lower your risk lation to stimulate and the lower for Barrett’s esophagus by strengthen esophageal sphincter, propreventing GERD. Limiting the amount of fatty food you eat, and eating small, frequent meals rather than the traditional three big meals a day can help prevent GERD. Doctors also advise against certain food and drinks that can make GERD worse, such as greasy food, chocolate, coffee, spicy food, tomatoes and alcohol. A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and vitamins has also been found to decrease the chances of developing Barrett’s esophagus. dergo radiofrequency ablation remain free of Barrett’s esophagus for at least five years. Radiofrequency ablation has also been shown to prevent esophageal cancer in high-risk patients. Additionally, your doctor may recommend acidsuppressing medications called proton pump inhibitors to prevent further damage.

Dr. Anish A. Sheth How is Barrett’s esophagus treated? Treatment for Barrett’s esophagus is based on the level of severity. Patients with more advanced disease who have evidence of dysplasia on biopsy will move directly to treatment. Most patients, however, do not have dysplasia and will be followed with periodic endoscopy and biopsy. For high-risk patients, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure called radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, uses radio waves to heat and destroy diseased cells from the esophagus before they become cancerous. This outpatient procedure requires moderate sedation and typically takes 15 to 20 minutes. Patients may experience mild chest discomfort for a few days after the procedure, but there are few other side effects. In most patients, the diseased tissue is replaced by healthy esophageal tissue within three to four weeks time. Studies show that the majority of patients who un-

Talk to your doctor Because Barrett’s esophagus can be diagnosed only by a gastroenterologist, it is best to seek medical advice if you have the risk factors or suffer from GERD. Talk to your doctor, and review your medical and family history. Your doctor may recommend screening for Barrett’s esophagus. Early detection and treatment can prevent the disease from progressing, and allow you to live a fuller and healthier life. The Esophageal Program at UMCP provides ad-

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