2018-07-20 Hillsborough Beacon

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Burchette steps down from Township Committee By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Greg Burchette had until the end of the year to serve out the rest of his term on the Hillsborough Township Committee, but during the governing body’s most recent public meeting, he announced that his time as an elected official would come to an end five months ahead of schedule. Speaking to the public via a prerecorded video recording during the July 10 meeting, Burchette announced that he was stepping down that Friday after changes in his personal life meant

he “no longer [meet] the Hillsborough residency requirement to be a committeeman in this town.” “I’ve been in this position for five and a half years and I would like to thank the great residents of Hillsborough for their trust and confidence that put me here,” he said. The news comes months after he and fellow Republican Carl Suraci did not file to run in last month’s primaries to retain their seats this November. “I’m of the belief that you should do two terms and move on,” Burchette said at the time. Burchette was first nominated

as a Republican canddiate for the township committee in 2012, after then-candidate David Wald withdrew his interest in running. The now former committeeman ultimately earned a seat on the township committee, with Suraci as his running mate. “You get to know someone real well when you’re out there campaigning those nine or ten weekends in the fall,” Suraci said. “He really worked hard as a campaigner, but also as a township committeeman…he will definitely be missed and his replacement will have some big shoes to fill.” Over the years as a public offi-

cial, Burchette was lauded for his work around town, including his spearheading of the Shop Hillsborough initiative, which strove to promote local businesses and expand programs for our seniors and veterans. “I certainly want to wish him the best in his endeavors, thank him for all the time that he has put in and the things he has brought to Hillsborough Township,” Mayor Gloria McCauley said. Committeeman Doug Tomson, who had Burchette as his deputy mayor when he served two years as mayor, said he was going to miss his straight-forward

approach to governance. “I’ve never had someone more dedicated than Greg Burchette,” Tomson said. “His no-nonsense, business-like approach to government sometimes made some of us cringe but it also got the job done every single time.” Moving forward, township officials said they will begin searching for Burchette’s replacement to serve out the remainder of 2018. “We haven’t had to go through this to have someone step down in this regard,” Committeeman Frank DelCore said. “We cer-

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Officials okay $575K for capital projects By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

More than half a million dollars in various capital improvements aimed at a number of safety upgrades and other needed fixes throughout Hillsborough were recently introduced via ordinance by the township committee. During its July 10 public hearing, the governing body approved the ordinance that appropriates $575,000 to pay for a list of seven projects put forward by the township’s Capital Planning Board. “The commission did review many requests over the course of several meetings and these were the top priority,” Committeeman Carl Suraci said. “Most of these are safety related.” According to the ordinance, the township will fund the following: various sidewalk replacements ($75,000), replacement of damaged wooden guide rails ($90,000), a dump truck replacement for the Department of Public Works ($180,000), an automatic salt brine maker ($100,000), partial funding for a Ford pickup truck ($8,000), a roadside mower implement ($26,000) and a traffic signal modification at the intersection of Triangle and Auten Roads ($96,000). Prior to the committee’s vote, Suraci, who also serves as the committee’s liaison to the Capital Planning Board, went into a little more detail on some of the projects. According to the outgoing committeeman, a number of wooden guard rails that line some streets will be replaced with See PROJECTS, Page 3A

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County offers assistance to Gold Star families

Somerset County is participating in a Gold Star Parent program to honor members of the armed forces who died while on active duty and their families. County Clerk Steve Peter, center, holds a replica of the Gold Star Parent Identification Card that his office will be issuing to parents, guardians and other legal custodians. Joining County Clerk Peter are, from left, Freeholder Brian G. Gallagher, Freeholder Mark Caliguire, Freeholder Deputy Director Brian D. Levine and Freeholder Patricia L. Walsh.

Clerico chosen to represent Italian-American organization By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

For the second consecutive year, a local Italian-American service and heritage group selected a Rutgers University student and Hillsborough High School graduate to be its public representative for 2018-19. On Sunday, July 15, the Hillsborough chapter of UNICO National announced that Kristen Clerico was chosen as the latest Miss UNICO Hillsborough. Each year, the Hillsborough chapter chooses its Miss Hillsbor-

ough UNICO based on criteria of academics, community service, arts and music, sports and an Italian heritage. According to the group, Clerico is a recent Hillsborough High School graduate who will be studying Environmental Science at Rutgers in the fall. Over her time as a Hillsborough Raider, she maintained a 4.0 grade point average while taking a number of advanced placement courses. Outside of her scholastic efforts, Clerico was recognized by the organization for her extracurricular activities, which included

dog handling and dancing. Having been a dog handler since she was nine, Clerico has participated in a number of prestigious dog shows, including the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the National Dog Show and the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. Dancing, however, has been a large passion of Clerico’s, having spent 16 years taking tap dancing, jazz dancing, ballet, pointe and lyrical at the Triangle Center in Hillsborough. As for her family’s Italian heritage, Clerico told the group

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that she had pride in the fact that her great-great-grandparents emigrated to the United States from Ivrea, Italy in 1916. After learning of her familial roots, she took six years of Italian studies to learn more of her family’s origins. Founded in 1922, UNICO National touts itself as the “largest Italian-American service organization” in the country, with chapters in 22 states. The group’s entirely volunteer membership work to “support charitable, educational, scientific and literary

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“Cheaper by The Dozen.” The next production of the Somerset Valley Players, Hillsborough’s awardwinning, nonprofit community theatre, is this comedy. Directed Chris Russoniello, “Cheaper by the Dozen” is produced by Karen and Dominick Abbatiello, the stage manager is Harriet Trainor. Somerset Valley Players theater on 689 Amwell Road (Route 514) in Hillsborough. The theater is air conditioned, barrier free and wheelchair accessible. For tickets and show times go to www.svptheatre.org.

Sun., July 22

The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship and Summer Season Sunday School will be at 10 a.m., on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Our sermon, based upon John 20:1-18, will be titled “Phoenices.” The Clover Hill Reformed Church is located at 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, in the historic village of Clover Hill. Since 1834 we have been providing worship, education, fellowship and mission opportunities for individuals and families in Somerset and

Hunterdon Counties. For more information, please call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at www.cloverhillchurch.org.

Mon., July 23 Fri., July 27

Vacation Bible School. The Clover Hill Reformed Church will host the school from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 am each day. The theme will be “Under Construction: Building God’s House on Earth.” Registration ends July 8. Free will donation accepted! To register, visit our website at www. cloverhillchurch.org or contact the church office at 908-369-8451.

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and a movie under the stars. The Fishing Derby will be open to children ages 14 years and younger. Kids are encouraged to come out, cast a line, and try and catch the biggest fish! The events are held rain or shine. The Derby will run from 5-7 pm and the registration fee is $5 per child. The Family Camp Out is $5 a person and will include breakfast on Saturday morning. For $10 a person, Friday night dinner will also be provided. Additional information, registration a is available on the Parks and Recreation website.

Sat., Aug. 4

36th annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. The largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America will feature 100 sport and special shaped hot air balloons taking off twice each day; a live concert series featuring Grammy award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Andy Grammer, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Lifehouse and Laurie Berkner. Solberg Airport, Readington. For more information, visit www. balloonfestival.com or call 1-800-468-2479.

The Hillsborough Music Festival is returning to the Hillsborough Promenade (in the field next to Lowe’s). As in previous years, the 2018 festival is free to the public and co-sponsored by Hillsborough Township. This is a family-friendly outdoor festival dedicated to saving the lives of our children. We invite local businesses, sponsors, and community members who want to join this festival to add their time and resources to support this great day. For more information on how to donate, be a vendor, perform, and volunteer, go to: www.hillsboroughmusicfestival.org

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Tues. Aug. 7

Annual Fishing Derby and Family Camp Out. The township’s Fishing Derby and Camp Out are set for Friday, August 3 at the Ann Van Middlesworth Park. This year’s Family Camp out will include a glow-in-the-dark night hike

Purple Heart Ceremony. Hillsborough Township, a Purple Heart Community, will hold the Annual Purple Heart Ceremony on Tuesday, August 7 at 6 p.m. at the Garden of Honor at Municipal Complex. The ceremony will be

held rain or shine. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony.

Tues., Aug. 14 Sun., Aug. 19

Annual Rotary fair. The Rotary Club of Hillsborough will once again provide local businesses with multiple opportunities to showcase their services and connect directly with customers at its 11th annual Rotary Fair, scheduled this year for August 14 – 19. Over 15,000 attendees from Hillsborough and surrounding communities are expected to visit the weeklong family event held at the Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206 (adjacent to the Lowe’s parking lot). For more information on the upcoming Hillsborough Rotary Fair or how to participate as a sign sponsor or tent vendor, please contact Ken Genco at 908229- 5045, kgenco@att. net, or Anthony Franchini at 908-334- 9304, anthony. franchini@td.com.

Sat., Sept. 8

Sourland Spectacular. Enjoy a gorgeous rural ride and gourmet lunch for a great cause! This bicycle rally (not a race!) helps to raise critical funds to support the Sourland Conservancy’s mission to protect, promote and preserve the unique character of the Sourland region. This event, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., offers challenging routes for serious cyclists as well as a shorter alternatives for more casual bikers. For information and registration, visit www. sourlandspectacular.com. Proceeds benefit the Sour-

land Conservancy.

Sat., Sept. 15

Walk of Hope & Awareness Day. Carrier Clinic will host its annual event in support of the many programs at its Belle Mead campus to battle mental illness and drug addiction. The public is invited to take part in this special day of inspiration. On-line registration is easy. Visit CarrierClinicWalkofHope.org or call 908-281-1688 for details. Sign-in for walkers opens at 9 a.m. The 1-mile walk around the Carrier campus begins at 10 a.m. Walkers are invited to bring their dogs, so long as those pets are on a leash and are vaccinated. Individual participants are urged to aim high and raise more than $108 (one dollar for every year of Carrier’s existence.) Walkers can also form teams, inviting others to join.

Thurs., Nov. 8

Sight & Sound Shot “Jesus.” Clover Hill Reformed Church is offering a day trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, Penn., for the brand new production of “Jesus.” The trip is on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The bus will depart Clover Hill Church, 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough at 9:15 a.m. Parking is available in the lot across from the church building. The package price includes round trip transportation, a buffet luncheon at Miller’s Smorgasbord, show admission, and all taxes and gratuities. The cost is $129 for adults and $92 for children ages 4 to 12 yrs. Checks should be made payable to Clover Hill Reformed

Church. The bus returnsC to Clover Hill Church approximately 8:45 p.m. For additional information and reservations, contact Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362.

Continuing events

VFW Meetings Monthly meetings of the Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post #8371 are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Somerset County Hillsborough Senior Center, 339 South Branch Road. The post’s mission is Veterans and Military Support, Youth Scholarship Activities and Community Service. All veterans with foreign service are welcome as members to assist our post in achieving our mission. For information regarding membership, post activities or our youth scholarship programs please contact Commander Tom Cellilli via phone or text at (908) 255-3669. Outdoor Summertime Yoga One Spirit Yoga is offered in the Hopewell bandstand gazebo through September at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. All levels are welcome. Wear stretchy clothes, bring a beach towel and water bottle. Yoga mats can be provided if you don’t have one. Intend to dissolve your stress, calm your mind and restore your spirit. For questions, please contact Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast. net or 609-466-8786. Walk and Roll events Join the East Coast Greenway Alliance for two 7-mile leisurely-paced bike

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Continued from Page 2A rides this summer along a traffic-free Canal Road and the D&R Canal between Rocky Hill and the Griggstown Causeway. For the bike ride, meet at 10 a.m. at the D&R Canal State Park parking lot on Kingston-Rocky Hill Road (Route 603) in Rocky Hill just south of Route 518. The ride will use Canal Road and the D&R Canal towpath (weather permitting) to create a seven-mile loop. Plan on a break at the Griggstown Causeway (bring your own water and any snacks). All riders must wear helmets. Both rides are free, but pre-reregistration is required. Sign up via greenway.org/events. Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary flea markets The Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its 2018 series of flea markets at 375 Rt. 206, Hillsborough until October. Please join us to sell or browse the merchandise. Arrive as early as you like. The flea market is outdoors. Spaces are always available for $15 - no reservations

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tainly wish Greg well and he will be missed up on the dais. I hope he’s happy in his new venture in life and…I wish him the best.” This November, Republicans Shawn Lipani and Ron Skobo will run against Democrats Jeffrey A. Wright and James Bergstrom for two open seats on the governing body. A

necessary. Tables are not provided. The flea markets are fundraisers for the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #2 Ladies Auxiliary Dates for future flea markets are as follows: July 28, Aug. 11 and 25, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20. For more information, call 908-359-6819, 908578-5202, or 908-725-4908 Summer Basketball Camp The Dan Schantz Basketball Camp has announced the camp dates for this summer. Once again, the camp will be held at Mary, Mother of God, in Hillsborough. The camp, in its twelfth season, will be directed by Dan Schantz, former Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth. There will be three sessions offered this summer with the final session to be held: Week #3: July 23 – 27, is open to boys in grades 6-9 This camp will focus on the fundamentals of basketball and will include contests, games, prizes, lectures and drills. All campers will participate in

three full court games per day, and receive a camp Tshirt. For a camp brochure, or more information, please contact Dan Schantz at schantzbballcamp@gmail. com, or call 908-334-3771. Hillsborough Baseball Winter Training registration open They say that great players are made in the off season, so help him or her prepare with Hillsborough Baseball League’s winter training sessions. Hillsborough High School Varsity Coach Eric Eden and Coach Ryan Kane will work with your child (ages 7+) in one of our hitting, pitching, or catching courses. Sessions take place on Saturdays and Sundays, are six weeks long, and are capped at 10 kids so that players get maximum instruction. A six-week session is $170, and players who sign-up for multiple sessions receive a discount. Hurry-sessions begin on January 6. To register, go to http://hbl.leag1. com, scroll over “Training/ Camps,” and click on “2018 Winter Training.” Also, registration is still open for the 2018 spring baseball season. For more information,

go to http://hbl.leag1.com, scroll over “Spring 2018,” and click on “Spring Registration.” Alzheimer’s caregiver support group Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Clerico

In the video, Burchette said he remains the owner of Bridgewater Motorworks, will continue to serve as the president of the Hillsborough Rotary Club and plans to remain active with the Hillsborough Republican Party. “I look forward to seeing everyone around town in this great town of Hillsborough,” Burchette said.

Bridgewater. All are welcome.

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Continued from Page 1A causes while promoting Italian heritage and combating negative stereotyping.” A potential candidate must also be comfortable speaking in public and must be 18 to 25 years old. She must also be familiar with the goal of UNICO and be able to attend the John Basilone Parade in Raritan on Sunday, Sept. 23. Clerico will make her first public appearance as Miss UNICO Hillsborough at the Hillsborough Rotary Fair Family Fun Day for families with children and young adults with disabilities on Sat., Aug. 19 from 1–4 p.m. in the Lowes Parking Lot.

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Before signing off in his video message, Burchette thanked the “utmost professional township staff that’s always done fantastic work in making me look good up here,” as well as his fellow committee members for their “friendship and camaraderie.” He also thanked Committeeman Doug Tomson in particular for his friendship and advice as a “fellow newbie.”

is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road,

for safety improvements from various developers” throughout the township,” for landscaping efforts “more modern steel ones.” throughout Hillsborough. Of particular interest Suraci said. According to the orWhen asked where the to some committee memfunding was coming from dinance, the township rebers behind the dais is the by a member of the public, ceived $22,000 for landplanned effort to modify Mayor Gloria McCauley scape funds and $4,000 for the traffic signals at the Auten Road and Triangle said the entire bill will be municipal landscaping. A second, public hearRoad intersection. Accord- covered by the township’s ing to Suraci, the new light Capital Improvement Fund. ing will be held on the proAlong with the seven posed ordinance during the fixtures will include a left turn signal to give motor- aforementioned projects, township committee’s next ists a window to turn left at the ordinance also listed meeting August 14 at 7:30 the intersection. “off-site contributions p.m. at the Hillsborough “This is 00256889.0217.03x10.18.BeckerNose&Sinus.indd mainly going that the township received Municipal Complex.

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By Michele S. Byers

Meet New Jersey’s oﬃcial reptile, the bog turtle In 1974, reptile researcher Robert Zappalorti captured a female bog turtle in a Sussex County swamp. In keeping with protocols, he marked the turtle by cutting tiny identifying notches on the edge of her shell. After snapping her photo – which became the cover of his guidebook – Zappalorti released the turtle back into the swamp. More than 40 years later, in 2017, the same turtle was found by another researcher, Colin Osborn of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Amazingly, she was still in the same Sussex County swamp! “It just goes to show you that if the habitat is there for them, they will survive,” said Zappalorti, noting that the turtle’s boggy home was permanently preserved during the period between her first and second captures. Unfortunately, good habitat doesn’t exist for all bog turtles. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, bog turtles are endangered in New Jersey. The state’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program estimates that there are fewer than 2,000 in the entire state. But there’s hope for these small, beautiful turtles, which grow to about four inches long and have bright yellow or orange markings on their necks. ManvilleNews.2.736x4.5.StaffBox.indd

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Thanks to an effort launched by Princeton schoolchildren and embraced by local legislators, in June the bog turtle became New Jersey’s official state reptile. The official designation helps raise public awareness of threats to bog turtles – and support for measures to increase their population. The bog turtle originally found by Zappalorti is now estimated to be between 65-70 years old, which makes her the oldest known living bog turtle in the state. Brian Zarate, senior zoologist with the Endangered and Nongame Species Program, isn’t surprised that Zappalorti’s bog turtle didn’t travel far in the 43 years between sightings. “They’re homebodies,” said Zarate. “Bog turtles tend to stay within their little wetland complexes all year round” – feeding, breeding and hibernating. However, he added, many bog turtles are limited in their ability to move around and breed with bog turtles from other populations. “Close to half of the known bog turtle populations are probably isolated,” said Zarate. “That’s saddening.” Roadways are one major barrier, and so are patches of development and non-traversable agricultural fields. Bog turtles are also jeopardized when their swampy habitat becomes contaminated by pollutants, such as motor oil, road salt, fertilizer and other chemicals carried by

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stormwater runoff. Not surprisingly, most of New Jersey’s bog turtles are found in rural areas with less roads and development. Sussex and Warren counties are the strongholds, with populations also found in parts of Morris and Hunterdon counties. In southern New Jersey, bog turtles are mainly found in Salem, Gloucester and Burlington counties. According to Zarate, the first step toward restoring bog turtle populations in New Jersey is protecting their habitats. “If we can do a good job at protecting wetlands and protecting the uplands surrounding the wetlands, that’s a primary approach to restoring them,” he said. Removing invasive plants will also improve the habitats. Improving connectivity between swampy habitats will also help. The Endangered and Nongame Species Program is creating safe passage for a population of bog turtles in Monmouth County by building two “turtle tunnels” beneath roads, along with fencing to guide turtles toward the tunnels. Bog turtles lay only one clutch of two to four eggs per year, so another important way to increase their numbers is to protect eggs and hatchlings from predators by placing wire cages around known nests. Thanks to the schoolchildren who helped bog turtles

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By Susan Alaimo

Choose the ideal college for a specialized major A college education is certainly intended to expand students’ knowledge in many areas of life. But it’s also meant to prepare students for careers that will likely be the focus of their lives for decades after they graduate. So, in choosing a college, students should carefully consider which institution would best prepare them for the particular career of their dreams. Students who are fascinated with self-driving cars, and want to pursue an education in this field, would do well to consider Carnegie Mellon University’s computer science school. Some computer vision graduates at this Pittsburghbased university are being offered starting salaries as high as $200,000. Students who want to enter the field of cyber security should consider Fordham University in New York City. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Fordham as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, and the F.B.I. earlier this year hosted its International Conference on Cyber Security on Fordham’s campus. Students talented in math who dream of a career in the high paying field of Actuarial Science might also want to head to New York City. The Actuarial Science program at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University has been designated as a Center of Actuarial Excellence for the past nine years. Only 15 other universities in

the U.S., including Penn State, Temple, Towson, and the University of Connecticut, hold this prestigious honor. Students who want to major in the specific field of food marketing would do well to head to Philadelphia for the Haub School of Business at St. Joseph’s University. Most of its faculty members have had careers in the field, and the University maintains strong ties with the food industry, greatly helping students launch their careers. While learning the field, students are given opportunities to travel to major food conferences throughout the country. Other specific fields that students might find of interest, and the colleges and universities that offer them, include Medical and Biological Illustration at Johns Hopkins University, Biomedical Photography and Medical Illustration at Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.), Entertainment Engineering and Design at the University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Toy Design at both the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in New York City and the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, and Animal Behavior at Bucknell University. If students first identify their dream career, finding the ideal college becomes a lot easier! Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of SAT Smart in Hillsborough that has been offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation courses, as well as private tutoring by Ivy League educated instructors, for more than 25 years. Visit www.SATsmart.com or call 908-369-5362.

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The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Through the month of July, view the collections of Survana Nagaraju (student artwork). The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Special Events SCLSNJ Summer Reading Challenge: The SCLSNJ Summer Reading Challenge continues until Aug. 18. Reading every day - either independently or with someone - can help maintain reading proficiene cy over the summer. Our challenge supports lifelong learning for all ages, with programs, prizes, reading recommendations, and more. Join SCLSNJ’s Sumo mer Reading Challenge. Register at sclsnj.org/Sum, merReading or at your local e SCLSNJ library branch. Somerset County 4-H - Fair - Aug. 8-10. The a SCLSNJ booth at the Somf erset County 4-H Fair on e Milltown Road in Bridgewater will have giveaways, e activities and storytimes. Adult programs (registration required): • Suspense with Susie Book Discussion - “It’s Always the Husband” by Mi-

chele Campbell. Tues., July 24, 7-8 p.m. • Introduction to Excel - Learn about Excel’s basic features and navigation. Sample documents will be created in class to illustrate Microsoft’s popular data/ spreadsheet program. Wed., July 25, 7-8 p.m. • Move It! Special Needs Fitness - Adults (18 and up) with special needs will break a sweat during this monthly exercise program. Features a variety of fun fitness activities led by certified personal trainer, Jodie Shuster. Thurs., July 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Writers Group - Writers can receive constructive feedback at this monthly session, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Thurs., July 26, 7-8 p.m. • Musical Summer Movies - “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. (Rated PG, 110 min.) Tues., July 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Geeky Grown-Ups Group - This is a monthly meeting of “Geeky GrownUps,” otherwise known as adults who are enthusiastic about science fiction, fantasy and gaming topics. Wed., Aug. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Your Home, Your Haven: Life in a Smart Home - Learn about smart home technology and how to put it to work for you. Presented by Hillsborough resident Rohit Anand. Thurs., Aug. 2, 7-8 p.m. • Nonprofit Issues: Webinars from the Foundation Center - Each session offers a different webinar topic, such as fundraising, grant budgets, and proposal writing. Meets the first Monday of alternate months.

Discussion and networking following the webinar. Mon., Aug. 6, 1-3 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Baby Songs - Spend time making music with your little one. Ages birth - 24 months. Fri., July 20, 10-10:30 a.m. • Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Entering grades K-4. Fri., July 20, 3:45-4:45 p.m. • Unique Creatures from Around the World - Get up close and personal with weird and interesting creatures. Presented by Larry Apap of Unique Creatures. Entering grades K-5. Sat., July 21, 2-2:45 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social interactive time with literacy resources and activities for you and your child. For parents/caregivers with children birth - 36 months. Mon., July 23, 10-10:45 a.m. • Libraries Rock: A Musical Adventure - Have fun making your own instruments, creating songs, and playing musical games. Tues., July 24: 1-1:45 p.m. entering grades K-2; 2-2:45 p.m. entering grades 3-5. • HHS Summer Reading Book Club - Meet weekly in the teen area to discuss this week’s chapters with your peers. Entering grades 9-12. Tues., July 24, 31; 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Timeless Tricks and Throwback Hits - Learn the basic skills and beginner tricks to juggling, plate spinning, flower sticks, diabolos, yo-yos, and flop balls while practicing to retro tunes. Entering grades 6-12. Tues., July 24, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Movin Munchkins - Creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver. Ages 36-60 months. Thurs., July 26, 10-10:45 a.m. • Family Storytime: Stories at Castle Park - Storytime with Miss Jessica at Hillsborough’s Castle Park playground, located next to the Hillsborough Municipal Building. Families with children. Fri., July 27, 1010:45 a.m. • KIDZ Art Zone: Under the Sea Mixed Media - Budding artists can have fun creating masterpieces with their friends. Entering grades 1-4. Fri., July 27, 3:30-4:15 p.m. • SCLSNJ Celebrates Harry Potter - This summer, SCLSNJ celebrates the Boy Who Lived with fun and games. Entering grades 6-12. Sat., July 28, 2-3:30 p.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 1836 months. Tues., July 31, 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nurs-

ery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 18 months. Tues., July 31, 10:30-10:50 a.m. • HHS Summer Reading Book Club - Meet us weekly in the teen area to discuss this week’s chapters with your peers. Entering grades 9-12. July 31, August 7; 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Get a Job: Application and Interviewing Process - Have a snack and learn the basics on how to apply and land a job. Presented by Middle Earth. Entering grades 9-12. Tues., July 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch? Email hil.teens. scls@gmail.com for an application and additional information. Grades 7-12. Writing Center Get help with informational and creative writing assignments, proofreading, grammar, spelling, college essay peer review, and midterms/finals writing assignments. The writing center is available to students in grades 3-12. Dropin only, no registration needed. Tuesdays - Thurs-

days, 6-8 p.m. Library resources Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer. Entering grades K-4. MondayThursday, through Aug. 16, 10 a.m. - noon and 4-6 p.m. Book A Librarian - Get personalized help with the online catalog, databases, research questions, storytime plans, locating materials, library apps and readers’ advisory. Parents, children and teens can request an appointment at the Youth Services desk by filling out a simple form. All ages. Bag of Books to Go You can request, at the Children’s Desk, a bag filled with books related to a theme. Book Discussion Kits Do you belong to a book discussion group or would you like to start one? Are you looking for a good book to share and have copies for everyone in your group? Our book discussion kits contain ten books that can be checked out for six weeks.

state’s unique and beautiful threatened and endangered species. For more information on bog turtles, go to www. state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/ pdf/end-thrtened/bogtrtl. pdf and www.conservewildlifenj.org/species/fieldguide/view/Glyptemys%20 muhlenbergii/. To find out about other official New Jersey plants and animals, go to www.

state.nj.us/nj/about/symbols/. And to learn about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation. org or contact me at info@ njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A At our Aug. 2 meeting we will have Gordon James perform his own special music for us. Trips & Programs We have a special offer with great prices and perks for a limited time for a cruise to beautiful Bermuda from New York on the Norwegian Escape. Open to members and non-members. Bermuda seven day cruise from New York on The Norwegian Escape. Our group prices and perks are locked-in until July 27. You may be able to join the group until Dec. 31, if cabins are still available. Stateroom price examples for two people - includes tax and fees: Inside: $2,404 - $2,504* Oceanview: $2,804 - $2,864 mid-ship* Balcony: $3,104 - $3,204 Mini-suite w/balcony: $3,504 - $3,544 Studio (single): $1,602* *Depends on location Choice of two perks: paid gratuities, beverage package, specialty dining, free wifi, etc. Thurs., July 19 – Intergenerational Bingo with Day Camp children. 11:30 a.m. in multi-purpose room. Pizza lunch and prizes. Thurs., July 26 – NYC River Cruise on Bateaux. Narrated site-seeing of New York Harbor with pianist entertainment, plated lunch on board. Depart Lowes at 9:45 a.m. Cost $95. Trip is closed. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-3694362. News & Notes Book Club chat group will resume Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors also are eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-334-8091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item

to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson

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Check out Hillsborough’s Senior Club Chapter B’s website for the latest up-tothe-minute information at hsccb.webs.com. Contact Ralph Fariello with additional items at the next club meeting. The next monthly meeting will be held Aug. 9. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. You can bring a bag lunch if you want. Coffee and tea will be provided. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. The next bingo will be held Aug. 16. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for one double card, $5 for two; this includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, a drink, and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips Hunterdon Hills Playhouse - Aug. 15 Long Island - 4 days/3 nights - Sept. 4-7 If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details.

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SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services have announced the program schedule for the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough, located at 339 S. Branch Road. All Somerset County-operated senior centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 and above. Menu choices include a hot meatbased or meatless entrée and a cold meatbased or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations before 10 a.m., at least one business day in advance. Why not invite a friend or neighbor to join you for lunch. Or come earlier in the day and enjoy one of the center’s many programs. If you drive or have your own ride, you can attend any of the centers. To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www.co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the county-operated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Janet Timari, the manager, at 908-369-8700. Center schedule: July 20 – Craft: Yarn Floral Wreaths, 10:45 a.m. This month in our very popular “Crafting with Pam Series,” participants will create their own individual yarn floral wreath. Participants can create a one-ofa-kind masterpiece in the colors of their choice. After weaving yarn around a wreath, select an assortment of flowers to decorate the wreath. Create a summer or fall wreath to share and enjoy. July 20 & 27 – Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Club, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy time outside, while being part of our horseshoe and bocce ball clubs! It’s great for all ability levels; instruction will be available. (Weather perLegal Notices

mitting). July 20 – The Week in Review, 10 a.m. Join us as we recap the new headlines of the week and discuss articles of interest. Bring an exciting event to share or join in our lively weekly discussion of local and national events. July 23 & 30 – “Learn about Genealogy and Start a Family Tree (two-part series)” by Janet Timari, Hillsborough Senior Center Manager, 10:45 a.m. Janet enjoys genealogy in her spare time. Over the next two weeks we will learn about her family search, offer pointers on research for people interested in starting genealogy as a hobby and help individuals create their own family trees. July 23, & 30 – Scrabble Friends, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble; with sufficient interest the center may plan opportunities for members to compete with other area Scrabble clubs. July 24 – Puzzle Club, 10 a.m. Strike up conversations, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles. July 24 – Social Networking Group (Tuesday group), 12:30 p.m. Join a group of people that get together to chat about everything under the sun. Themes can range from the best local restaurants to coupons for shopping. This group is a great way to get out and meet new people and connect with friends. July 25 – Mahjong Club, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn how to play mahjong, or are you familiar with the game but just needing some fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available. Please call 908-369-8700 for more information. July 25 – Social Networking Group (Wednesday group), 12:30 p.m. Join a group of people that get together to chat about everything under the sun. Themes can range from the best local restaurants to coupons for shopping. This group is a great way to get out and meet and connect with friends. July 25 – “Summer Art Party: Create a Summer Masterpiece to Enjoy” with Caitlyn Campbell, Foothill Acres, 10:15 a.m. Join our friends from Foothill Acres for a Summer Art Party. Listen to soothing music, socialize with friends and paint a beautiful keepsake landscape or floral. All supplies are included. In order to ensure that there are enough supplies available, please call 908-369-8700 to reserve your spot. LegaL Notices

LegaL Notices LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE 2018-07

ORDINANCE 2018-08

An Ordinance titled,

“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 172 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH, TITLED “FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION”

“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 166 “FIRE PREVENTION”, SECTIONS §166-14 “PERMIT FEES”AND §166-15 “CERTIFICATE OF SMOKE DETECTOR AND CARBON MONOXIDE COMPLIANCE (CSDCMAC)” OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY”

was introduced at a Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey held on May 22, 2018 and was passed and approved by the said Township Committee at a regular and duly convened meeting held on July 10, 2018. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

HB, 1x, 7/20/18 Fee: $18.60 LEGAL NOTICE

HB, 1x, 7/20/18 Fee: $21.39

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2018-12 An Ordinance titled, “ ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP TAX MAP AS BLOCK 11, LOT 57” This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey at a meeting being held on August 14, 2018, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB, 1x ,7/20/18 Fee: $23.25 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled:

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2018-11 An Ordinance titled, “ ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP TAX MAP AS BLOCK 202, LOTS 8 AND 8.01”

This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey at a meeting being held on August 14, 2018, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance.

ORDINANCE 2018-13

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

An Ordinance titled,

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“AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING CERTAIN MONIES HELD BY THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,000.00, IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH” This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey at a meeting being held on August 14, 2018, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

ORDINANCE 2018-10 An Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 143 “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, ARTICLE XII “SCHEDULES”, SECTION 143-42 “SCHEDULE XIII: BUS STOPS” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY”

HB, 1x, 7/20/18 Fee: $24.18 NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolutions were memorialized: Terrace Industrial Park – File 08-PB-08-MJF (2018 Extension Request) – Applicant GRANTED one-year extension through June 30, 2019, to extend the amended final major subdivision approval granted by Board Resolution dated, September 04, 2008; previous one-year extension granted by Board Resolution dated July 7, 2016; and previous oneyear extension granted by Board Resolution dated July 13, 2017. Approval granted to subdivide 19.586 acres into ten lots for an industrial park, including one stormwater lot, with improvements and conditions, on property known as Block 185, Lot 1 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located on Weston Road, in the I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District. WSH Enterprises, Inc. – Amended Final – File 08-PB-15-MJF (2018 Extension Request) Applicant GRANTED one-year extension through June 30, 2019, to extend the amended final major subdivision approval granted by Board Resolution dated March 13, 2014; previous one-year extension granted by Board Resolution dated July 7, 2016; and previous one year extension granted by Board Resolution dated July 13, 2017. Approval granted to subdivide 8.8244 acres into eight lots to consist of seven single-family dwelling lots and one detention basin lot, with improvements and conditions, on Property known as Block 148, Lot 24 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located on Beekman Lane, in the R, Residential Zoning District. SB Capital Associates, LLC (General Tool) - 18-PB-04-MSP – Applicant GRANTED preliminary and final major site plan approval and waivers to construct a 77,745 sf. warehouse / office building on the rear flag lot (Lot 35.01), with associated parking and stormwater management; and construct a common driveway running down the flagstaff, on property known as Block 183, Lots 35 & 35.01 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 284 Sunnymead Road / Sunnymead Road, in the I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District, with conditions.

HB, 1x, 7/20/18 Fee: $110.67

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled:

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2018-09 An Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 143 “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, ARTICLE XII “SCHEDULES”, SECTION 143-30 “SCHEDULE I: NO PARKING” OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY”

The Resolutions referenced above have been filed in the Planning & Zoning Department at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, and are available for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant / Planning Board Clerk

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

HB, 1x, 7/20/18 Fee: $41.85

HB, 1x, 7/20/18 Fee: $24.18

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An intimate night of French Baroque music

COVER STORY

3 IN REVIEW

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Les Agréments de Musique. An intimate night of French Baroque music.

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James Michael Reilly as Truffaldino in The Shakespeare Theatre’s production of “The Servant of Two Masters.”

James Michael Reilly steals the show in ‘The Servant of Two Masters’

night of laughs, romance and deceit were the common themes when The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ came to life on their outdoor stage on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown. ‘The Servant of Two Masters,’ originally written

by Carlo Goldini in 1746, was translated and adapted by The Shakespeare Theatre’s own, Bonnie J. Monte in 2010. For the first time since being performed in that original 2010 debut, ‘The Servant of Two Masters,’ offers a hilarious and entertaining show for all in attendance. Set in 18th century Ven-

ice, Italy, Beatrice Risponi (Izzie Steele) disguises herself as her murdered brother, Federigo, to fool Pantalone de Bisognosi (Jay Leibowitz) into gaining his fortune along with his daughter, Clarice (Miranda Rizzolo), who her deceased brother was betrothed to. But, after hearing that Federigo was killed,

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Les Agréments de Musique at Westminster Choir College

n the evening of Sunday, July 15, the Westminster Choir College in Princeton played as the host to the French Baroque concert, ‘Les Agréments de Musique,’ at the Bristol Chapel on the school’s campus. The French Baroque concert has been an annual performance held at the Bristol Chapel every summer since 2013. Led by John Burkhalter (recorders), Minju Lee (harpsichord) and Abigail Chapman (soprano), the group played works from Jean-Baptiste Lully, Élizabeth-Claude Jacquet de La Guerre, Louis-Nicolas Clérambault, Michel L’Affilard and Marc-Antoine Charpentier. The ensemble, which was originally just a duo, came about ten years ago after Burkhalter and Lee met for the first time. “The birth of, ‘Les Agréments De Musique’ took place when Minju and I had the opportunity to meet for the first time,” said Burkhalter. “It was actually at a program that didn’t involve French music at all, but 17th-century Dutch music. We were doing a program that was involved with a lot of mutual friends and colleagues. Our chemistry was just spot-on. We didn’t know much about each other. I had some brief background knowledge of her and she had the same for me, and I knew that she was a very fine harpsi-

chordist and she knew that I knew my way around a recorder. So, there was no agenda other than get together and just playing.” The two were asked to consider playing music that had a very difficult repertoire to it and the average musician couldn’t just sit down and start playing. “It looks very simple and unadventurous on the page, but to bring it to life, you have to have a background in historic performance practice that will allow you to infuse the musical mind with its body,” he said. “And we did this with such ease, that we just looked at each other and said, ‘This is so unbelievable.’ The chemistry is just so perfect for us. So, we thought we should just form an ensemble.” After realizing that they were both interested in playing French Baroque style of music, the two of them were met with the same task the they had recently faced. Would they be able to take on such a harrowing venture of an older style of music? “We got together to read through some pieces, and it was so easy to work with each other,” he said. “French music is just so elusive in terms of modern performance. It looks very uncomplicated on the page, but it is hugely complicated. There’s a poetry and a rhetorical underpinning to the music that you must know to play. I know there

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Minju Lee, left to right, John Burkhalter and Abigail Chapman perform “Les Agrements de Musique” at Westminster Choir College. is a language and a poetry to the music, and Minju is very conscious of the musical language and the musical rhetoric. So, between the two of us, the music just leaps off the page in a felicitous way.” Lee seemed to share the same thoughts as Burkhalter on their undertaking into such a difficult style of music. “We didn’t know each other but we played together, and we didn’t say anything, we just played, and our chemistry was just so good,” she said. “Since that time, we have been working together.” Lee came to America from Korea to study music at Stony Brook University in New York. After hearing someone play the harpsichord, Lee was immediately entranced by the sound. Already knowing how to play the keyboard, the transition over to the harpsichord was pretty easy

for Lee. She eventually changed her major to the instrument and received her master’s degree from Stony Brook. “I was very interested in keyboard music, and once I found out about harpsichord, there was some improvisation, but with my musical composition background, it was very natural for me to change over,” Lee said. Burkhalter and Lee have been playing music together for the last 10 years and performing at the Westminster Choir College for the last six years. But it wasn’t until this year that the duo became a trio. Moving to the area about a year and a half ago with her husband, Abagail Chapman, a singer known for her opera and oratorio style, met Burkhalter through a mutual friend. During the last holiday season, Chapman and

Burkhalter played some French carols together and realized how much harmony they had together. “That was when we sort of knew that we had this chemistry,” Chapman said. “Our ornamentation was in sync and we really enjoyed making music together.” Burkhalter invited Chapman to perform with him and Lee at a music festival this past March, it was there where they created the first-half of what they would play at the Westminster Choir College. “My first performance with them was at the ‘Grounds for Sculpture Early Music Festival’ in March and that’s a twenty to thirty-minute program and we used that for the first half of this program,” she said. “John is such an encyclopedia for this sort of repertoire, he just knew everything that he wanted to pull together to make this program at full-length.” Chapman, who grew up in Maine, has been singing since the time she could talk. Belonging to a Baptist church with her family, Chapman witnessed both of her parents as well as her grandmother sing in the church choir. Her mother sang to her every night before going to sleep and at age four, Chapman started to begin singing back to her mother. By the time she was six years old, Chapman had her own solo in the church choir.

Eventually joining a semi-professional choir that did a mixture of early music and new music, Chapman fell in love with early music. “That continued through college,” Chapman said. “I lived in New York for six years and did a lot of early music there. I moved out to Denver, Colorado, in 2007 and found there is a vibrant and growing scene of early music there.” After going to the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland to get her master’s degree, Chapman made sure to take almost every course revolving around early music. “Every early music thing that I could fit into my schedule, I took,” she said. “I sing other things as well, but I really love being a specialist in early music.” Playing as a trio for the first time at Westminster Choir College, the ensemble made sure that their synchronization was like none other. Burkhalter felt that the community of Princeton is such great home for their ensemble, he would never fail to provide music for them. “I am happy to play music and promote early music activity,” Burkhalter said. “This is a fantastic community for this repertory and as long as I breathe, I am going to put air into my flutes and play music.”

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THINGS TO DO MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Blue Curtain- Iberi Choir, Pettoranello Gardens at Community Park North, Princeton. The Iberi Choir brings Georgian polyphonic singing to Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater while Lakou Mizik from Haiti will supply the danceable grooves, July 21, 7 p.m., the concert is free and open to the public, info@bluecurtain. org. Daedalus String Quartet, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Program features music by Beethoven, Fred Lerdahl and Joannes Brahms, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at tickets.princeton.edu one week before the concert. Tickets also will be available at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office at 6:30 p.m. the night of the concert. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org.

Fife & Drum Taptoe Concert Series, Old Barracks Museum, Trenton. The Taptoe recreates a summer evening in 18th century Trenton, when the music and the guard would march through a garrison town signaling the time for the taverns to close their taps and for the soldiers to return to their barracks, July 28, 8 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for reserved balcony seating with included light refreshments; $10 lawn seating. Advanced tickets are available at www.barracks.org.

JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Hippiefest Tour 2018, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. Featuring Vanilla Fudge, Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland, July 26, 8 p.m. Tickets range from $29 - $59, stnj. org, 732-246-7469.

Tues., Aug. 14th Sun., Aug. 19th Tuesday-Thursday 6pm-10pm Friday & Saturday 6pm-11pm Sunday 2pm-7pm For information on being a vendor please contact Ken Genco 908-229-5054 or kgenco@att.net

THE HILLSBOROUGH PROMENADE Spectacular Fireworks Display

50/50 CASH RAFFLE

Friday, August 17th (Approximately 10PM) SPONSORED BY Petrockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grille

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

$30 FOR ALL NIGHT.

The Fair is the major fundraiser of the Hillsborough Rotary Foundation. Rotary - Service Above Self.

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Pantalone promises his daughter’s hand to her true love, Silvio (Russell Sperberg). When Pantalone sees Beatrice disguised as her brother, he believes that it is really him and takes back his agreement to Silvio to honor his original promise to Federigo. Beatrice, who came to Venice for Pantalone’s fortune, was also following her true love, Florindo (Tug Rice), who killed her brother, Federigo, when he disagreed with their relationship. Under the guise of her brother, Beatrice travelled with his servant, Truffaldino (James Michael Reilly), who does not realize her true identity. Truffaldino, who feels mistreated by his master, patiently waits in the town square while Beatrice confronts Pantalone about the promised betrothal of his daughter, Clarice. While waiting outside for Beatrice, Truffaldino sees a struggling porter attempting to carry a luggage trunk. Offering his assistance in hopes of a reward, the trunk’s owner, who turns out to be Florindo, offers Truffaldino a job as his servant when he sees him accompanying no master. Truffaldino, seeing an opportunity to double his profits as well as his portions of food, eagerly accepts the position and the

title of the production is now relevant. Truffaldino has become the servant of two masters. Reilly stole the show with his performance as Truffaldino. Reilly offers humor, wit and spunk in his portrayal of the character and I was drawn in by his ability to connect with the audience. My favorite scene in which I believe Reilly truly showed his acting ability was the opening scene of Act II. Truffaldino is tasked with bringing food to both of his masters. Beatrice and Florindo, who both happen to be staying at the same inn, unbeknownst to each other, are in separate rooms and both require dinner. Truffaldino, who still has not eaten dinner himself, is starving, but must bring food to both of his masters. Going back and forth between both ends of the stage, Truffaldino scurries across the stage between the suspicions of the chef, Brighella (Connor Crew) and his two waiters and maid (Alexander Emond, Benjamin Lang & Abby Carroll). Reilly exhibits such a hilarious depiction of the character. He really brought life to the stage and gave the audience many laughs. Aside from the actors’ performances, director, Doug West, did an excellent job with the production. One of the best parts

of the show, is whenever a character is having a thought. The scene freezes, and they turn their head out to the audience and share their inner monologue. In fast-paced scenes, the actors would jump in and out of them and share their thoughts without missing a beat; the flow of the scene never stopping. Honorable Mentions: Tug Rice as Florindo was one of my favorite parts of the show. Rice’s portrayal of the smug but loving character really came across and made you believe the performance. His hair was also nice, too! Raphael Nash Thompson’s performance of Dottore Lombardi, Silvio’s father, was fun to watch! Though his time on stage was short, Thompson’s performance was very entertaining. From switching from English to Latin many times throughout the play to also providing humorous banter with Leibowitz’s Pantalone, Thompson really brought life to the stage every time he appeared.

‘The Servant of Two Masters,’ continues at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Outdoor Stage on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown until Sunday, July 29. For more information and tickets, go to www. shakespearenj.org; 973408-5600.

Editor’s Note: Erika Rachel can be reached at iloveerikarachel@gmail.com. Her email was incorrectly stated in the Loose Ends column, “A view to cherish in Princeton,” in the July 13 issue of TIME OFF.

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IN THE ARTS by Kelly Giuliano Pets (and Their Humans) tapped into the individual’s psyche

ets - our faithful companions - serve as our attentive counterparts who listen to human conversation without interruption. Pets offer emotional support and contribute to a unique friendship dynamic separate from the reassurance that is offered from human relationships. The difference? Animals can not talk back. One of the contrasts among humans and animals is their inability to communicate and withhold a cohesive discussion. Because the the wiring of both the human brain and the animal brain is phenomenally divergent, in certain

aspects, animals and humans are not equipped to comprehend language as humans naturally can with one another, of course. But what would happen if our pets did begin striking up casual conversations with us, the humans? On July 14, the La Strada Ensemble Theatre showcased its production, “Pets (and Their Humans) at the Jersey Shore Performing Arts Center in Ocean Grove. An emotional comedy written by New Jersey playwright, Mike Sockol, featured a talented local cast who performed for an intimate audience. Pets (and Their Humans) fea-

tured Doug Bollinger, Neptune; Kyle Kimmel, Forked River; Mackenize Klein, Whiting; Payton Klein, Whiting; Izzy Mizell, Jackson; Alexandria Pascucci, East Hanover; Melissa Pascucci, East Hanover; and Rebecca Wycoff, Jackson. In a statement, Sockol said, “I’ve always been fascinated by the ‘human qualities’ within our pets. Their intelligence, their empathy, and their passion make me wonder how much they know and how much they are concealing from us.” The production followed the plot of a widowed man, Brad, who takes comfort in conversing with his fun-loving pet

dog, Titina, and his unusually inquisitive (keep this in mind) cat, Mac. The widowed protagonist routinely and openly speaks with his pets about his personal life. Although Brad is unphased by his unique ability to interact with animals, his new found love interest in the production, Stephanie, of whom he meets in a park, is entirely dumbfounded by what she insisted were glimpses of insanity on Brad’s part. Brad, whose wife was killed by a drunk driver, appears to have not fully recovered from her death. Although Brad has began a new relationship with Stephanie, he can’t help

but fall victim to subtle reminders that his wife - the love of his life - is dead. Brad’s children, Cassie and Barb, are visibly shaken by their mother’s absence, but try to allow Stephanie into their lives. Throughout the production, Brad and Cassie, who also has the ability to speak with her pets, seek guidance and advice from Titina and Mac. Skeptic Stephanie demands Brad prove his abilities to her, asking Brad to converse with her canine, Scout, of which he is successful. The production surrounds more of the straightforward aspects of love, loss and companionship prior to a concluding twist that pushes the theme of the play into another realm of thinking entirely. With little forewarning, toward the play’s conclusion, Titina and Mac admit to one another that they are actually reincarnated family members. Mac is Brad’s grandfather and Titina, of whom, is the dead mother. “The show is not about pets. It is about family,” Sockol said in an interview following the production. “We were trying to build a philosophical and theological aspect of pets as as a recycling device for human souls.” Although there were various subplots that intertwined with the moving parts in this production, Sockol said one of the fundamental proponents available for inspection was Brad’s notion of insanity, which proved to be un-

founded. “We wanted to get people to rethink the family structure,” Sockol said. The philosophical notions offered early on by the feline were questionable, who would often ponder existence. This was the red flag that indicated the animals could have been (and were) a shell containing something greater - a human soul. The pets in the production did not wear animal costumes, but rather, wore clothing and pranced around on four limbs. Humans strategically meowed or barked, and even began panting at the sight of a half-eaten sandwich. Sockol said, “I did not want to disguise the human qualities of pets” and said he wanted to refrain from a “Disney-like” character association of the animals. Transparency throughout the performance was a key component of memorability. Scene changes were apparent and the characters made use of the entire performance space, limiting their time on the stage itself. A number of high-intensity moments were incorporated throughout the production that correlated well with the themes of love, death, and family. Perhaps the most impactful was a scene between Brad, Stephanie and her dog, Scout. After Stephanie demanded Brad prove to her that he could understand animals, Brad had a

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Consolidation debate has returned G reat news. It’s back. Like a zombie, the consolidation controversy has risen from its death declaration a few years ago in Princeton. Once again, consolidation is the source of energetic debate in my life. After Princeton Borough and Princeton Township voted to consolidate on Nov. 8, 2011, I experienced a manic-depressive moment. I was super-thrilled with the YES vote to consolidate and super-depressed over the fact that I was losing my closest companion – consolidation conversation.

For nearly four decades, consolidation provided me with intellectually stimulating, apolitical, and fairly civil (except for a few notable lapses) discussions every week, often every day during election season. Thanks to Chad Goerner, the last mayor of Princeton Township and the key mover and shaker in the movement to consolidate the towns, consolidation talk has returned. Debating consolidation as I sip my coffee in the coffee shops of Princeton has gotten my intellectual juices flowing again-the coffee also helps. And it was over a cup of

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coffee that Chad and I discussed the op-ed he penned two weeks ago on July 8, 2018 in The Star-Ledger that was titled: “I was the last mayor of Princeton Township: Consolidation works and we need to stop being afraid of it (www. nj.com)”. Next week Chad will be filming a New Jersey issues cable television show (Jersey Matters) to debate the topic with another New Jersey consolidation and local and state government expert, Marc Pfeiffer. The show is being taped on Friday, July 20, for airing sometime over the weekend. All the shows are

posted on the Jersey Matters website: http://jerseymatters.com/. Chad, however, is unable to take full credit for the resurgence of the issue. The New Jersey Senate President, Steve Sweeney, unleashed the debate by releasing a report from his Economic and Fiscal Policy Working Group that spoke about the potential that consolidation offers to bring property taxes to more sustainable levels and curb tax rates. Then two prestigious Rutgers University/Bloustein School academics, Marc Pfeiffer, well known among Princetonians for his

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37 years in New Jersey lo- New Jersey municipalical government administra- ties &#8212; especially as tion, and Raphael Caprio, a it relates to school districts professor renowned for his - can result in significant expertise in local and state long-term savings and at government finance, threw the same time it can lead fuel onto the consolidation to better planning and refire. sponsiveness in local govThey published a ernment,” said Chad in his Bloustein white paper op-ed. called: “Size May Not Be Chad draws attention The Issue: An Analysis of to some important considThe Cost of Local Govern- erations concerning consolment and Municipal Size idation and shared services in New Jersey.” This paper that are often left out of the inspired The Star-Ledger conversation. June 22, 2018 article that “For instance, one comwas titled: “Merging 191 munity of 1,500 residents towns won’t fix crushing could have an average costtaxes.” per-capita of $1,500 and a Since the flurry of activ- large community of 10,000 ity surrounding the Janu- residents could have the ary 2017 publication of his same per capita cost. With book on Princeton’s con- no thorough analysis of solidation experience (A actual services provided to Tale of Two Tigers: Princ- residents, it does not prove eton’s Historic Consolida- that a town is equally eftion), Chad had been rela- ficient. If one community tively quiet on the topic. offers superior services, He devoted the past year a police department and/ to his career as a financial or a library for the same analyst for UBS bank and cost, which one is more efto his avocations –writing ficient? another book, painting and “The fact is that consolifarming. But the Sweeney dation has worked, and we report, the Pfeiffer report need to stop being afraid and The Star-Ledger ar- of it… Princeton blazed ticle got Chad Goerner, the the trail with millions in consolidation tiger, to roar annual budgetary savings again. “Consolidation of See LOOSE ENDS, Page 14B

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and the lowest municipal tax growth rate post-consolidation than any neighboring municipality,” he said. “….The unfortunate result of the Pfeiffer/Caprio white paper was misguided headlines about consolidation at a time when New Jersey municipalities and school districts should be considering all options to garner efficiencies in service delivery and control costs….(The paper) broadly determined per capital town costs, (but) left the other side of the equation, service levels, largely unexplored….” said Chad. The consolidation debate first re-emerged in my life on June 23, the day after The Star-Ledger article questioning the value of consolidation. The location was the

last place I ever anticipated such a discussion – the memorial service reception honoring former Princeton Township Mayor James Floyd Sr., who died a month ago at the age of 96. With the live jazz music of internationally renowned trombonist, Wycliffe Gordon in the background, I reminisced with other longtime Princetonians about the incredible legacy of Jim Floyd, who was the first black man elected to political office in Princeton Township and a passionate community leader in the area of social justice, affordable housing, diversity, neighborhood and historic preservation, education – and consolidation. “Jim was a visionary in a lot of areas – including the value of consolidation of the borough and the township,” Chad said.

“I am really happy that he lived long enough to witness the successful consolidation of the two communities to which he was so deeply committed.” Another Jim aficionado – also named Jim, retired land use attorney Jim Britt - asked me when the town was going to name something after Jim Floyd to celebrate not only what he did but also inspire others to do the same. Jim Britt suggested renaming the Community Park School the James Floyd Sr. Elementary School. Thinking more broadly as a way to touch all the students in the district, I suggest Jim Floyd’s name be attached to the high school, where I first heard the incredible music of Wycliffe Gordon, who performed at the high school thanks to Wycliffe’s good friend – James Floyd, Sr.

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disturbing conversation with Scout. Scout revealed to Brad that Stephanie abuses her, while an unconsolable Stephanie admits her faults. Sockol said the goal was to “tap into the emotions” of those who were in attendance. “I get particularly perverse pleasure when people cry,” Sockol said. “The audience is a critical component of the entire piece.” The goal for Pets (and Their Humans) is to redefine the family dynamic, Sockol said, and explore the endless potential of an animal’s mind he said poses human qualities. Sockol compared the ability to speak with animals to children who have imaginary friends. He said he wanted to explore the same component of playfulness in his script.

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Doug Bollinger, left, as Brad speaks to his cat, Scout, played by Mackenzie Klein.

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Postpartum Depression Common, Treatable

abies are considered bundles of joy. Why then do so many new mothers experience feelings of sadness and anxiety after giving birth? The answer is complicated, but one thing is clear – it is not because of something a mother does or does not do. What is also clear is that these feelings are common. In fact, an estimated 1 in 9 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Help, however, is available. Most new moms experience mild feelings of unhappiness, worry and fatigue in the days after giving birth. These feelings, commonly referred to as the Baby Blues, tend to resolve on their own within a week or two. Postpartum depression, on the other hand, is characterized by extreme feelings of sadness and anxiety that interfere with a woman’s ability to take care of herself or her family. Unlike the Baby Blues, symptoms of postpartum depression typically do not resolve on their own and require treatment. Symptoms can occur up to one year after having a baby, but most often start within one to three weeks after childbirth and may include feeling sad, hopeless, empty or overwhelmed; crying more often than usual for no apparent reason; inability to sleep; loss of interest in activities; appetite changes;

withdrawing and isolating behavior; trouble finding emotional attachment; and low libido. When a mother’s ability to function is so impaired that she cannot care for herself or her baby or she cannot be the mother she wants to be, it is time to seek help. It is important to note that postpartum depression is different from postpartum psychosis, which is rare, occurring in 1 to 2 of every 1,000 childbirths. Symptoms of postpartum psychosis typically occur suddenly and include hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thoughts. Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency, requiring immediate treatment. There is no single cause of postpartum depression, though it is likely triggered by a combination of factors including sleep deprivation, physical discomfort and hormones. In the hours after childbirth, estrogen and progesterone levels drop rapidly. This sudden decrease in hormones leads to chemical changes in the brain that can cause depression. Risk factors include symptoms of depression during or after a previous pregnancy; personal or family history of depression or other mental illness; giving birth at younger than 25 years; stressful life events during or after pregnancy; lack of a strong emotional support system; intimate partner violence or sexual abuse; and unwanted pregnancy. The first line of treat-

ment is to discuss symptoms with your OB/GYN. Sometimes medication alone is enough to stabilize your mood and relieve symptoms. In many cases, mental health counseling and talk therapy are also used in combination with medication to treat postpartum depression. Though postpartum depression can’t be prevented, women can eat a healthy diet; exercise regularly as your body allows; try to sleep when the baby is sleeping; take 10 minutes each day for yourself; see your doctor as scheduled and be honest about the feelings you are experiencing; and ask for help. The Women’s Program at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offers specialized treatment to help women overcome postpartum depression and build skills to process emotions, thoughts and behaviors. The program teaches skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. Treatment is available at Princeton House’s outpatient centers in Princeton, Hamilton, North Brunswick, Moorestown and Eatontown. For more information, visit www.princetonhouse. orgor call 888-437-1610. Michelle Kerekes, L.P.C., L.C.A.D.C., is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. She is a senior primary therapist with Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health.

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She was confusing her words. “I had hit my head, and I told my friend that I didn’t feel a dent, but I was seeing straws instead of stars” Kate says. Dr. Navid Redjal, director of Neurosurgical Oncology at the Capital Health Center for Neuro-Oncology, part of its Capital Institute for Neurosciences, explained that the tumor appeared to originate in the covering of the brain known as the dura. The tumor had compressed, and possibly infiltrated, critical speech areas of the brain. Although the tumor did not appear to originate from the center of the brain, it didn’t mean it wasn’t dangerous or even potentially deadly. “In the brain, the tolerances are small, the space is small, and anything that gets bigger can cause significant difficulties,” he says. “What matters is how the tumor is behaving.” While the idea of an awake surgery can be unnerving to some people, Kate didn’t hesitate to choose it when the doctors presented her with options. “They said, ‘We can do traditional surgery, or we can do an awake craniotomy.’ I said, ‘Awake surgery. That’s what we’re doing,’ It was my immediate response. I knew I wanted to be awake and to give feedback during the surgery. I also had total faith in my team of doctors because I had seen their work before when a family friend needed surgery. Dr. Redjal and his team are so human. You can feel the compassion,” she says. “They had already gone way beyond the call. They were advocating for me well beyond the operating room.” Dr. Redjal underscores his belief that the procedure was the best way to tackle the tumor without impacting brain function, specifically Kate’s speech. “With the awake craniotomy, we are able to constantly monitor her speech while at the same time removing as much of the tumor as possible,” he explains. While there are some aspects of the surgery Kate doesn’t remember, she recalls each medical person in the operating room introducing themselves to her by name, explaining the role they would play during the surgery and how they would interact with each other. In the case of an awake craniotomy, the team includes the neurosurgeon, the neuro monitoring team, the neuro-anesthesiologist, the surgical physician assistant, and the OR nurse, all of whom play crucial roles during the surgery while they work to ensure that the patient’s brain function remains intact throughout. Neurosurgeons at Capital Health have tools, such as advanced brain mapping and intra-operative neuro-navigation, that allow them to stimulate areas of the brain while the patient is awake and create a map of areas that should be avoided during surgical resection. After they properly numbed the area they would be operating on and provided the necessary level of anesthesia to keep her sedated but not unconscious, doctors put Kate under a tent with a nurse who would speak to her throughout the surgery and ask her questions when feedback was necessary to guide the surgeon. “She asked me things, like ‘What can you do with a shirt?’ Apparently, I gave a whole paragraph on dry cleaning and properly hanging up clothes,” says Kate. From a medical standpoint, the purpose of keeping Kate awake and asking her questions that required that kind of response was to monitor her brain as they operated. “We can monitor cranial nerves, for example, when the patient is asleep, but speech is a very complex function that requires multiple different systems, and to really assess it, the patient has to be awake,” Dr. Redjal explains. “It provides us with real-time feedback and helps us gauge how aggressive we’re going to be in terms of resection. It helps us avoid permanently damaging the brain while we’re trying to cut away the tumor.” Kate went home with her sister about 36 hours after her awake craniotomy. While she struggled for the first five months to follow some of the instructions to help her brain heal—avoiding reading for long stretches of time or really exercising the brain too rigorously—her overall prognosis is good. Less than six months from surgery, Kate is back to work and is avidly writing and reading again, building a nonprofit to assist US Servicewomen in their transition from the military to civilian life. She feels grateful for the concussion that initially brought her into Capital Health in November and resulted in life-altering surgery. Kate says, “It’s not enough to simply put ice on that concussion! I’m so grateful that a bump on the head led me to my Capital Health neuro-family. I can’t say enough for this wonderful community hospital; care, compassion and advocacy extraordinaire!” To learn more about Capital Health’s Center for Neuro-Oncology, visit capitalneuro.org.

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