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Sudden dip in state aid forces district to cut from budget Changes in state aid formula enacted by Gov. Murphy result in $280K loss

By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Frustration with Trenton boiled over during a recent Hillsborough Township Board of Education meeting where officials discussed the loss of nearly a quarter of a million dollars in funding as a result of Gov. Phil Murphy’s state aid changes.

During the July 23 school board meeting, officials approved a resolution to cut more than $280,000 from the district’s health care costs as a result of the reduction in state aid.

“This is a very unique situation that’s occurring in the state of New Jersey at this time,” Su-

perintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff said.

Though the district approved a $128.9 million budget for the 2018-19 school year back in May, with state aid figures calculated even earlier in the year, shifts in the state’s school funding law have resulted in a more than $280,000 reduction in state adjustment aid.

At the time of its adoption in May, the 2018-19 budget totaled just over $25 million, which reflected a flat amount of state assistance since the 2012-13 school year. The reduction now means the coming school year’s budget will have $24,926,259 in state aid.

Grad earns scholarship for organ donor awareness

By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

A 19-year-old Hillsborough High School graduate was one of two students in the state to earn a $5,000 scholarship for their efforts to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation.

Zachary Roth recently received the Betsy Niles Scholarship from the NJ Sharing Network for having created the Donate Life Club at HHS. Named after a children’s book editor and lifelong Montclair resident who donated her organs after she died in 2011, the Betsy Niles Scholarship is awarded to individuals who try to extol the virtues of becoming an organ and tissue donor.

“I’ll never forget the day my brother died and I’ll never forget the day I found a reason to live for him,” Roth said. “Starting the Donate Life Club – and seeing how far it has already grown – tells me that I am doing something concrete to honor my brother’s life and to help others.”

According to the state Department of Education, an overall state aid increase of nearly 11 percent. Increased funding was the story for a majority of New Jersey school districts that were found to be underfunded by the state. Districts that were found to be overfunded reductions to its state aid numbers, despite the fact that school budgets have already been finalized.

Schiff said the state provides approximately $600 million in adjustment aid. With the plan being to transfer funding from more affluent districts to those with smaller budgets, he said that plan was hard to imagine.

“That is very troubling on its

face to think about $600 million of programs and personnel being eliminated out of a third of the districts in the state,” Schiff said.

“School funding is complex under the simplest of circumstances, however by working with our legislators and trying to influence them that…we need to ensure that no one walks backward.”

Schiff said the district was considered to be overfunded by more than $10 million six years ago.

“There are huge swings on this and that’s frankly one of the problems with the state aid formula - it’s too volatile for school districts,” Schiff said.

School boards and adminis-

trators throughout the state were given until July 31 to adjust their budgets accordingly. In order to make up for the loss, Schiff said the district was able to make cuts to its health care costs due to savings that came about from switching its provider from Horizon Blue Shield to Aetna.

“There was only a one week window in order to do this,” Schiff said. “We have realized savings, so rather than reducing staff or programs, we’re going to reduce the budget by that line.”

Henry Goodhue, president of the Hillsborough Education Association, said he was particularly pleased that the district was

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According to the NJ Sharing Network, Roth had to complete training in order to become a certified volunteer through their organization in order to learn how to speak to others about organ and tissue donation.

Once his training was complete, Roth started his role as the president of the Donate Life Club. Through all of the club’s volunteer, fundraising and other activities, his group was able to help raise thousands of dollars for organ and tissue donation awareness.

Along with Paige LeBlanc, of Columbus, who was awarded the Missy’s Miracle Scholarship, NJ Sharing Network President and CEO Joe Roth said this year’s recipients proved what youths can do to help others.

“Saving lives takes on new meaning when young people embrace it, and Zachary and Paige are two amazing examples,” he said. “When Zach starts at Virginia Tech in the fall and Paige See SCHOLARSHIP, Page 3A

Feds nab former financial advisor for ponzi scheme A 48-year-old Hillsborough man was taken into custody Wednesday on charges related to an alleged investment fraud scheme that specifically targeted elderly investors, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Daniel Rivera was indicted on three counts of wire fraud by a federal grand jury on July 31.

According to the indictment filed by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito, Rivera allegedly solicited elderly investors from 2008 to 2017 with an opportunity to back a company called Robbins

Lane Properties, Inc. During that time, Rivera allegedly told investors that the company employed real estate professionals who would use their investments to fund real estate ventures. Specifically, officials said he told potential investors that they were investing in Robbins Lane and that they would share in the company’s investment portfolio.

Rivera also allegedly promised investors that they would receive a monthly income and that the rate of return would be based on “secure real estate investments in the company’s portfolio,” according to the indictment.

An investigation into Robbins Lane, however, showed officials that the company employed no one and that its real estate portfolio did not exist. Investigators also allege that Rivera would pay investors their purported return on investments from money he received from the other investors.

Investigators allege that Rivera also used the investors’ funds to pay his personal and unrelated business expenses, including his See PONZI, Page 2A

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Scout’s honor

Jacob Dylan Miller, a senior at Hillsborough High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 186, (center) recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He attained the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America after completing his Eagle Scout project, which saw him restoring the planting islands at Mary Mother of God Church. In his project, he removed dead trees, planted rose bushes, ornamental grasses, black-eyed Susans and mulched the areas. The project took a total of 230 hours with the help of 33 volunteers.

School board race to feature eight candidates

By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

With three expired terms and one unexpired term up for grabs on the Hillsborough Township Board of Education, the ballots will be crowded as eight people vie for those open seats this November.

According to information provided by the Somerset County Clerk’s Office, six individuals are running for the trio of three-year terms on the school board, while the remaining two will make a

bid for a one-year stint.

Candidates had until July 30 to file their petitions to run with the county clerk. The school board election will take place during the general election on Nov. 6.

Incumbent member Deena Centofanti, whose term with the school board ends this December, did not file a petition to run.

Current board members Brett Cooper, Dana Boguszewski and Christopher Pulsifer, however, are looking to retain their positions for another three years.

The group of incumbents will

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face opposition from Jane M. Staats, Lisa Maroun and Bonnie R. Kole.

Pulsifer is currently serving on the school board after he was chosen earlier this year to fill a vacancy left by Thomas Kinst, who cited changes in his professional life that pushed him to resign last December.

As for who will vie for a chance to serve out the remainder of Kinst’s term, perennial candidate Thomas J. Zobele will run against Joyce Eldridge-Howard.

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CALENDAR Through Sun., Aug. 5

“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 based on a memoir written by two members of the Frank and Lillian Gilbreth family. The Gilbreths were noted innovators in the field of industrial efficiency and the parents of 12 children.

They resided in Montclair, New Jersey, in the 1920s.

The comedy centers on the efforts of their eldest daughter, Anne, to become an independent teenager despite two quirky parents and 11 siblings. Produced by Karen and Dominick Abbatiello, the stage manager is Harriet Trainor. Somerset Valley Players theater on 689 Amwell Road (Rout 514) in Hillsborough. The theater is air conditioned, barrier free and wheelchair accessible. For tickets and show times go to www.svptheatre.org.

Fri. Aug. 3

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 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

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 cosponsored by Hillsborough Township. The HMF will feature outstanding and diverse local bands, solo artists, great food, vendors, and children’s activities.

Since 2010 the festival has raised funds for youth suicide prevention through outreach, education, and mental health awareness programs. This is a familyfriendly 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.

Be an HMF Volunteer: Adults and kids, gain experience and service

hours! There are ample opportunities to get involved, both before the festival and on the day of the event.

Sign up using our online form, and we will connect you with the tasks that suit your skills and schedule!

Be a HMF Sponsor: For more information on sponsorship levels, go to: www. hillsboroughmusicfestival. org/become-a-sponsor. html Be a HMF Vendor: For more information on showing off your products or services at the festival, go to: www.hillsboroughmusicfestival.org/vendor- information.html For more information on how to donate, be a vendor, perform, and volunteer, go to: www.hillsboroughmusicfestival.org

Sun., Aug. 5

Worship service. The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship will be at 10 a.m. on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. 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, call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at www.cloverhillchurch.org.

Tues. Aug. 7

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 cer-

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

Wed., Aug. 8 Fri., Aug. 10

2018 Somerset County 4-H Fair. The event will be held at North Branch Park in Bridgewater. This year marks the county’s 71st anniversary of free, family fun.

There are no admissions or parking fees, no midway or carnival rides. Daily schedules and maps can be found at the Information Booth or online at http:// www.somersetcounty4h.or g/fair/. The fair will run 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. all three days, with free shuttle buses running from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day of the fair from Raritan Valley Community College Rt. 28, North Branch.

Since 1947, the Fair continues its tradition of focusing on agriculture, while recognizing the accomplishment of the Somerset County 4-H clubs and remains a showcase for visitors to see a variety of 4-H projects in action. Twirling, go karts, rockets, magic, model airplanes, R.C. cars, model trains are on hand as other 4-H clubs compete and perform. The Arts & Science Tent and Prep Tent (for the youngest 4-Hers) are packed with exhibits, activities for visitors, demonstrations, and performances. Ten other 4-H tents house a variety of animals, including dairy cows, beef, alpaca, horses, dogs, herpetology, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits and small animals. Most animal tents have a petting area and information about how to join 4-H. The food at the fair is provided by 20 nonprofit organizations at affordable

prices.

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).

Businesses have the option of purchasing a $300 sign displayed at the fair throughout the week, or a $600 tented space that provides an opportunity to meet and talk with the fair’s 15,000 attendees.

Tent availability is limited.

Orders will be handled on a first come, first served basis.

For more information on the upcoming Hillsbor-

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If found guilty, the charges of wire fraud against Rivera each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, or twice the gross loss or gain caused by the offense.

Following Rivera’s arrest, Carpenito credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of

ough 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 Sourland Conservancy.

Send items to calendar@centraljersey.com or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609874-2163.

Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie in Newark, and special agents of the IRS-Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Bryant Jackson, with the investigation leading to the indictment.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Dara Aquila Govan of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Cybercrimes Unit in Newark.

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Aid Continued from Page 1A not looking to reduce staff sizes or cut programs.

Goodhue did, however, question the school board’s decision to vote on two resolutiosn that called for more than $2 million to purchase new Chromebooks the same night they were forced to make cuts.

To that end, he asked the board if there were any other areas in the budget that could have been dialed back to make up for the loss.

“I do question if there were other places we could have saved to either bankroll this money so that we could anticipate in later years or to possibly bring back some of the positions that were lost to attrition,” Goodhue said.

In the 2018-19 budget, the district lost four teachers at Hillsborough High School and one transitional primary teacher through attrition.

Schiff said the decision to cut specifically from the health care savings was “based on budget that’s already lean.”

Board member Gregory Gillette said he had prob-

lems with how the changes to the budget came about, stating that the board had no input about where reductions would be made.

“Mr. Goodhue had a good question - what other things were on the table?

Does the board not have any options on this,” Gillette asked.”Why can’t we keep the Chromebooks we have for one more year and have no leases this year?”

Dr. Lorraine Soisson, a school board and education committee member, said the need for the new Chromebooks had been outlined to the board prior to the approval of the budget.

“It’s my understanding that many of the Chromebooks that we have are not usable and that this was something that we needed to do,” Soisson said.

“While I am sympathetic to the frustration that people feel…about receiving this very late in the game, I think taking [the cuts] from the health care line is the best option we have at this point.”

When asked by Hillsborough resident Thomas Zobele about whether the

district would file litigation against the state for the state aid cuts, Schiff said that course of action would prove difficult for any district in the state.

“Lawyers that know a lot more about the constitutionality of the state aid funding law say that the [current state school funding law]…is the only state funding law that has passed constitutional muster,” Schiff said. “So at this time, to try have a legal argument versus a legislative argument seems like that may not be a fruitful direction - that the real fruit can be borne through the political process.”

Looking forward to the next few years, Haas said the district was going to begin conducting ongoing discussions about what needs to be done moving forward, emphasizing that officials were “not going to wait until the budget season to start looking where we can make reductions and generate revenue to the district.”

Scholarship Continued from Page 1A attends the University of Tennessee, we know they’ll continue to share the message of organ and tissue donation.”

LeBlanc earned her scholarship after creating a podcast series that featured interviews of families touched by organ and tissue donation. She also made the topic a focus of her Se-

nior Gold Award project.

The issue was close to her heart after her brother Zach received three liver transplants by the age of 22.

“I know firsthand that most awareness comes from knowing someone who is either a transplant recipient or a donor,” said LeBlanc. “I’m proud to bring real stories to life for those who otherwise

wouldn’t have a connection to organ donation.”

The NJ Sharing Network estimates that approximately three New Jersey residents are added to the transplant waiting list each day, with nearly 100 people dying before they could get a transplant last year.

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Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, At our Sept. 6 meeting, Cape Breton, Cabot Trail, we will have Ella Furlong Prince Edward Island, from Avalon present “What “Anne of Green Gables,” Happens When You Get to Hopewell Rocks, Bay of the Hospital.”

Fundy and Lunenburg. Trip Trips & Programs is closed.

Sun., May 19-26, 2019 Thurs. Sept. 20 – Hunt- We have a special offer erdon Hills Playhouse “Run for a cruise to beautiful For Your Wife.” Served Bermuda from New York lunch, dessert buffet and on the Norwegian Escape. a hilarious show. Cost Open to members and non- $59. Bus departs 10:15 members. Participants of a.m. Lowes parking lot. the seven-day cruise will Drivers should arrive at travel from New York on HHP at 11:10 a.m.

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Thurs., Oct. 4 – Autumn Thurs. Aug 16 – Sight Appreciation Lunch Our & Sound “Jesus.” Bus, traditional appreciation admission, lunch at Mill- luncheon now during our er’s Smorgasbord, Depart monthly general meeting Lowes 9:45 a.m. Cost $129. in the multipurpose room.

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Thurs. Oct. 23 – Cabaret

By The Sea at Crystal Point Yacht Club in Pt. Pleasant, NY. Three course lunch and a show “Dynamite 60s & 70s” with Vincent Talarico. Bus departs 9:45 a.m. form Lowes parking lot.

For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908369-4362.

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.

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B’s website for the latest upto-the-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 Octoberfest: Krucker’s Picnic Grove, Pomona, NY - Oct. 24 Longwood Gardens, PA - Nov. 28 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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SENIOR ROOM In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area.

Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment.

Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You do not need to be a club member to join any games. You just need to be a senior and live in Hillsborough.

SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER The senior centers operated by the Somerset

Disability Services have announced the program schedule for the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough, located at 339 S. Branch Road.

All Somerset Countyoperated senior centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 and older. Menu choices include a hot meat-based or meatless entrée and a cold meat-based 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.

Fit & Flex with Rose every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. This free weekly exercise program changes frequently and is suitable for all. Included are stretches, strength training, laugh yoga, breathing exercises and more.

From 12:45-2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, the Healthy Bones Exercise Class, a peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program, will be held for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required, as well as a doctor’s note, prior to the first class and then once every year.

For a new participant, the price is $45, which will include ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee. If ankle weights are not needed, the price is $15.

Horseshoe Pit – Available Monday – Friday (Weather permitting) Bocce Court and Horseshoe Pit – Available Monday – Friday (Weather permitting) Global Kaleidoscope – Sangeeta Kishore, world traveler and High School student. Aug. 13-17. This month, as part of Sangeeta’s Girl Scout Gold Award, she will take participants to three countries without ever leaving the center.

The three-day program will teach participants about the lifestyle, culture and the history of Italy, Mexico and India. The interactive program will include lessons on dances from these countries, an interactive create and take, and unique art displays.

Center schedule: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 – Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Club, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy time outside while being part of our horseshoe and bocce ball clubs! Great for all ability levels. Instruction is available. (Weather permitting) Aug. 3, 24 & 31 – The Week in Review, 10 a.m.

Join us as we recap headlines of the week, and have a group discussion about articles of interest. Bring an exciting event to share,

or join a lively discussion about local and national events.

Aug. 3 – Healthy Food Tasting: Mini Fruit Tart with Janet Timari. In this demonstration, participants will watch the making of a Mini Fruit Tart and then enjoy a tasting.

Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Scrabble Club, 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy a friendly game of scrabble. If interest is shown, the center may plan opportunities for members to compete against other scrabble clubs.

Aug. 6 – “The Life Story of Juliette Gordon Low: Founder of the Girl Scouts” by Carol Simon Levine, Storyteller, 10:30 a.m. Juliette Gordon Low the Founder of the Girl Scouts, will come to life through the storytelling of Carol Simon Levine. In honor of two amazing Girl Scout Gold Awards occurring at the center this month, we wanted to share the story of Girl Scouting and the significance it has had in the United States.

Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 – Puzzle Club, 10 a.m.

Strike-up conversations, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles.

Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 – 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 socialize.

Aug. 8, 24 & 31 – Bingo Bonanza, 10:45 a.m. Bingo is more than just an exciting activity. Researchers found that playing Bingo has multiple health benefits.

It promotes socialization, strengthens hand-eye coordination, and improves listening skills and short-term memory.

Aug. 8 – “Under the Sea Art Exploration: Pastels” – Lunch & Learn Opportunity by Ariella Franchino, Art & High School Student, 1 p.m. Ariella will lead us in a class using pastels, an art medium that uses a stick consisting of pure powdered pigment and a binder.

The color effect of pastels is closest to the natural dry pigments compared to any other process. Participants will learn to use pastels as they create a beach sunset scene. Program begins at 1 p.m. Call (908) 369-8700 to register in advance. Registration is required to ensure that there are enough supplies for all participants.

Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29 – 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 need fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available at the center. Call (908) 369-8700 for more information.

Aug. 9 – “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” 10:15 a.m. This game, made popular by the television program, will test your recollection of events, products, and all those things you learned in school that you thought you would never use again.

Aug. 9, 16, 23 & 30 – Trivia Time, 9:45 a.m.

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n The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: l 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. d Through the month of July, view the collections of Surt vana Nagaraju (student artwork). s The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to s help out at various programs. Community service hours a 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 informa– tion or to register. Program dates and times are subject to . change. All programs are free and registration is required e unless otherwise indicated. s Special Events n SCLSNJ Summer Reading Challenge: The SCLSNJ s Summer Reading Challenge continues until Aug. 18. r Reading every day - either independently or with someone - can help maintain reading proficiency over the summer. e Our challenge supports lifelong learning for all ages, with n programs, prizes, reading recommendations, and more. l Join SCLSNJ’s Summer Reading Challenge. Register at n sclsnj.org/SummerReading or at your local SCLSNJ li0 brary branch. w Somerset County 4-H Fair - Aug. 8-10. The SCLSNJ l booth at the Somerset County 4-H Fair on Milltown Road e in Bridgewater will have giveaways, activities and storyf times. n Adult programs (registration required): l • Nonprofit Issues: Webinars from the Foundation Cen- ter - Each session offers a different webinar topic, such s as fundraising, grant budgets, and proposal writing. Meets e the first Monday of alternate months. Discussion and netg working following the webinar. Mon., Aug. 6, 1-3 p.m. s • Summer Side Salads - Discover flavorful summer salads using quinoa, wild rice, and other nutritious ingre– dients. Presented by Samantha Nuzio, Registered Dietitian . from ShopRite of Hillsborough. Wed., Aug. 8, 7-8 p.m. , • Musical Summer Movies - “Beach Blanket Bingo” y starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. (Not Rated, 98 min.) Thurs., Aug. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. & • Intermediate Microsoft Word - Learn about Word’s - intermediate features including text alignment, header/ y footer, tables, borders, and photos. Wed., Aug. 15, 7-8 p.m. n • Musical Summer Movies - “Singin’ in the Rain,” start ring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds.

- (Not Rated, 103 minutes). Thurs., Aug. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. . Youth programs (registration required): m • Storytime - STEM Stories: Reach for the Stars - Exo plore non-fiction books and enjoy a hands-on activity. s Ages 36-60 months. Fri., Aug. 3, 10-10:45 a.m.

- • SummerSTEM: You Be the Chemist - Explore science, tech, engineering, and math concepts with fun, o hands-on activities, and experiments. Entering grades 3-6.

Fri., Aug. 3, 3:30-4:45 p.m. o • Monday Morning Playtime - A social interactive time with literacy resources and activities for you and your s child. This week Samantha Nunzio, RD from ShopRite. o Parents/caregivers with children, birth - 36 months. Mon., . , m

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• BubbleMania: Comedy with a Drip - Casey Carle will wow in this high energy performance and creation of unbelievable bubble creations including bubble cubes, and spacecraft, bouncing bubbles, and trapping people inside bubbles. Entering grades K-5. Tues., Aug. 7, 4-4:50 p.m.

• Make a Difference: Memory Books - Help the local residents suffering from memory loss at Grace Healthcare Services by creating memory books for them. Community service hours will be awarded to participants. Entering grades 6-12. Tues., Aug. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Baby Songs - Spend time making music with your little one. Ages birth - 24 months. Fri., Aug. 10, 10-10:30 a.m.

• Captain Underpants Party - Are you a fan of George and Harold? Then it’s time for some ultimate undergarment fun. Make crafts, play games, and do battle. Entering grades 2-5. Sat., Aug. 11, 11 a.m. - noon.

• Lip Sync Battle - Step onto the stage and perform in front of your peers a song of your choice. If you only want to watch, but not perform, please note that in your registration. Entering grades 6-12. Sat., Aug. 11, 2-3:30 p.m.

• Captain Underpants Party - Are you a fan of George and Harold’s? Then it’s time for some ultimate undergarment fun. Make crafts, play games, and do battle. Entering grades 2-5. Sat., August 11, 11 a.m. - noon.

• Lip Sync Battle - Step onto the stage and perform in front of your peers a song of your choice. If you only want to watch, but not perform, please note that in your registration. Entering grades 6-12. Sat., Aug. 11, 2-3:30 p.m.

• World Rhythmz Family Dance Party - Dance to the latest music with a variety of dance styles from around the world. Entering grades 3-adult. Mon., Aug., 13, 7-8 p.m.

• Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues., Aug. 14, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

• Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 18 months.

Tues., Aug. 14, 10:30-10:50 a.m.

• Craftacular: Painting Craft - Get your craft on at the Library. We provide the supplies, you supply the creativity. Entering grades 3-6. Tues., Aug. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• HHS Summer Reading Book Club - Meet us weekly in the teen area to discuss that week’s chapters with your peers. Entering grades 9-12. Tues., Aug. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• Savvy Spender: Make the Most Out of Your Money - Have a snack and learn how to budget, not be fooled by marketing tactics, shop online safely, and the pros and cons of different forms of payment. Entering grades 9-12.

Tues., Aug. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Art Adventures: Starry Night - Get those creative juices flowing and take your own masterpiece home. Ages 4-6. Thurs., Aug. 16, 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 Build-

ing. Families with children. Fri., Aug. 17, 10-10:45 a.m.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Entering grades K-4. Fri., Aug. 17, 3:45-4:45 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.

Drop-in only, no registration needed. Tuesdays - Thursdays, 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. Monday-Thursday, 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.

Legal Notices NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on July 25, 2018, The Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional Service. The contract was awarded under a process that does not require or permit certain political contributions to be made. The contract and resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Executive Director of the Authority at 220 Triangle Road, Suite #234, Hillsborough, New Jersey.

The contract was awarded to Daniel Reiter, LLC for Operations Consulting services for a term of one (1) year, ending July 31, 2019.

Scott Lynn Executive Director Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority HB, 1x, 8/3/18 Fee: $16.74 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission held a public meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolution was memorialized:

Naturally Nurturing, LLC- File #HHPC-18-01 – Applicant granted favorable recommendation for construction of a one-story single-family dwelling, approximately 1,650 square feet, with conditions. Property is identified in the Historic Preservation Plan Element, Hillsborough Township Master Plan, Adopted April 5, 2001 as located within the Millstone Valley Agricultural Historic District. Property known as Block 205.11, Lot 48.05 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 1878 Millstone River Road, in the MVH, Millstone Valley Agricultural Historic District and the RA, Residential Agriculture Zoning District.

The above-referenced Resolution has been filed in the Planning & Zoning Office and is available for public inspection at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant / Planning Board Clerk HB, 1x, 8/3/18 Fee: $24.18

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CENTRAL JERSEY’S GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Aug. 3rd– Aug. 12th, 2018

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Dozens of murals are located alongside Asbury Park’s iconic boardwalk. Jenn Hampton, curator of the Parlor Gallery on Cookman Avenue, handpicks each artist to create imagery throughout the community.

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sbury Park is moving forward as an emerging visual hub for new age artists as the community immerses itself in contemporary culture.

Today, animated murals adorn the sides of haunting infrastructures, which are now insecure from the impact of natural disasters - including time.

Dozens of murals are located alongside the city’s iconic boardwalk. Larger-thanlife abstract paintings also reside on buildings along the city’s streets that now house attractive eateries, retail shops and tourism.

Jenn Hampton, curator of the Parlor Gallery, which is on Cookman Avenue, said the colorful sights were non-existent until three years ago.

“I felt really weird when I would read all of these articles about Asbury Park being an un-artistic community … I noticed that people didn’t know about art, and I noticed when people would say ‘oh there are no sculptures or murals in town,’ ” Hampton said.

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self, knew there was something that could be done to bringing art to the small city she said was in need of an artistic overhaul.

Hampton handpicks each artist to create imagery throughout the community. The thriving music and culture scene - a modern renaissance one might call it - involves playing off the intrinsic flair Asbury Park naturally exudes.

“When you are doing it, like many other things in life, you are not sure why.

You’re just like, ‘I know I need to do this.’

It is interesting to see how art does change a landscape and people’s energy,” Hampton said.

“Any town that is finding its identity needs art in it,” Hampton said. “We are in an area where people don’t necessarily know about contemporary art … New Jersey isn’t really known for art. There is this narrative that needs to be changed.”

Aside from historical iconography that has existed for years in the city, includ-

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usicians on a Mission, a local nonprofit organization, had two of its local bands performing at the Monmouth County Fair on July 27. The organization, which was founded in 2010, was conceived with the goal of using the power of music to create connection and inspire giving.

Brenda Wirth, who is on the Board of Directors and serves as the treasurer of Musicians on a Mission, was at the fair with those bands to try and spread the word of what the organization is all about.

“We put on musical events using local musicians at local venues and we raise money for small local charities,” Wirth said.

Musicians on a Mission is currently working with more than 30 local charities, according to its website. The organization is always open to adding more charities to that list.

“We want to let people know what we do,” Wirth said. “If you have a charity that you know something about, and it might be a little something that helps children or veterans or something, but you came to us and said you think this would be a good fit for us, we might be able to put on a little show at a local church or a local venue and then we charge admission, the musicians play for free, and we donate all of that money to that charity. It’s like everybody wins.”

The musicians come from various places. All of the bands look to get more exposure and they can do that by working with Musicians on a Mission.

‘We provide a place for the musicians to play and it’s them giving back to the community.

We were trying to figure out a way for musicians to give back and this does it.’

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Elaine Orzechowski performs with her band, The Cimarron Sky Band at the Monmouth County Fair on Friday, July 27.

“It’s great because the musicians get to play in front of larger audiences than they would normally where a lot of local musicians play,” Wirth said. “Some of these bands were playing in local coffee houses and they get the chance to have a larger audience.

We provide a place for the musicians to play and it’s them giving back to the community. We were trying to figure out a way for musicians to give back and this does it. Our musicians are very generous.”

Elaine Orzechowski was at the

Monmouth County Fair on July 27 to play the first of two sets with her band, The Cimarron Sky Band. Orzechowski has been involved with Musicians on a Mission for several years.

“I lived in Asbury Park, and a lot of the Asbury Park musicians were the core base of Musicians on a Mission,” Orzechowski said.

“I played at some of their open mics and then I branched out and have my own band now. We still play some of the events and try to keep a hand in it. It’s a great organization and they do a lot for local

organizations and charities.”

Orzechowski, who has been playing in bands since she graduated from high school, plays guitar, mandolin, keyboards and flute.

The Cimarron Sky Band plays bluegrass and country.

“We do a little bit of each,” she said. “We play a lot of shows each year dedicated to the classic ladies of country music. We did a whole series at the Ocean County Library for Women’s History Month and we do that every year, we have a lot of fun doing it.”

The second band representing Musicians on a Mission at the county fair was Michael Patrick and the Suburban Hillbillies.

“We do a lot of country rock,” Patrick said. “We do a lot of covers, we used to do a lot of originals, but we like to get paid.

We’re just happy to be here. It’s a nice event and I’m happy to be out playing on a nice Friday night.”

Patrick has been involved with Musicians on a Mission since almost the very beginning.

After meeting Jenny Woods, the co-founder, when she was selling guitar string-based jewelry, the two of them clicked. Patrick has been involved with Musicians on a Mission ever since.

“Over the years, but not as much as I like to because we play all over the tri-state area, we try to get involved as much as we can,” he said.

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Murals Continued from Page 2B ing the all-too-cheery, yet slightly gothic Wonder Bar cameo, the new art that can be found throughout Asbury Park could best be defined as oceanic hyper-surrealism.

As an ode to the Atlantic Ocean, the murals are a mixture of pop culture and fantasy, components of which make each piece entirely unique and fit for the modern era.

Since 2015, Hampton said, she has facilitated the creation of 31 murals in Asbury Park.

On any given day, you can see people interacting with the murals, taking pictures alongside them and simply enjoying the beauty that is in front of them. Hampton said she admires the engagement the works receive from members of the public.

“Asbury needed new iconography,” Hampton said. “The colors they are painting our town are as sad as a wall having no art on it. Somewhere in the lineage of the art world, in design sensibilities, someone has decided that gray is high-end.

“I don’t want people to remember there are wooden walls holding up (structures) because of superstorm Sandy or because something is in flux. All of a sudden, you forget what those wooden walls represent, which is a work in progress. Now, you just remember the murals. You don’t remember things were once falling apart.”

The Parlor Gallery is redefining the way art is perceived by the individual consumer, locals and visitors. Hampton, who was once referred to as the “The Mother of Asbury,” said that as a curator, her goal is to facilitate a personal relationship between individuals and the art they view, that is, if such a relationship exits.

“I wish I could put a microphone on people when they come into galleries.

They say, ‘I don’t get it. I could do that myself,’ ” Hampton said. “There is that narrative and it is interesting that this is a universal thing.”

Hampton said the personal relationships that exist between works of art and the individual are the most meaningful in terms of exposure.

“One of my goals in Asbury is to cre-

ate an artists’ residency here. The ocean is inspiring. I feel like the town is inspiring.

I’m wondering how (Asbury) can change an artists’ body of work. You take yourself out of the studio and you put yourself in an uncomfortable environment to see how it changes your art,” Hampton said.

Next up for a residency at the Parlor Gallery is trianglist Howard Schoor.

Schoor’s art is defined by the use of the triangle. Trianglism is a concept that Schoor, a retired civil engineer, said is accompanied by a certain aesthetic he wants viewers to appreciate as he begins to define his identity in the art world.

The inclusion of the triangle throughout the collection appears to represent Schoor’s desire for the continual use of the mechanics of precision – a quest for accuracy and symmetrically finite details.

“I am trying to go into the depths of the art process and sell my art. I know I have a chance to meet people and tell them my story. Hopefully, it will resonate and they will buy some art,” Schoor laughed.

Schoor’s exhibition may be viewed from July 28 through Sept. 1. at the Parlor Gallery, 717 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park.

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“High School Musical,” Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. Follows the story of Troy Bolton, a basketball star for the East High Wildcats, and Gabriella Montez, a new student who catches his eye. The two eventually discover a secret passion for musical theater and audition for the spring musical. July 29 & Aug. 5 at 3 p.m., Aug. 1-2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: Adults $28, Seniors $26, Students $20, www.axelrodartscenter.com/shows, 732-5319106.

“Oklahoma!,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, the most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the cen-

tury, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly and Laurey, play out their love story, Aug. 3-19. Performances: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www. musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-3973337.

“42nd Street,” Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Classic backstage musical brings Broadway golden-age glamour, a large tap-happy cast and a score chock-filled with American songbook classics to Bucks County Playhouse in an all-new production.

Directed by Bucks County Playhouse Artistic Associate Hunter Foster and choreographed by Jeremy Dumont, through Aug. 4, $40-$80; www.bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121.

“Titus Andronicus,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madi-

son Ave., Madison. Shakespeare’s rarely produced violent tragedy about a general seeking revenge, July 18 through Aug. 5; www.shakespearenj. org; 973-408-5600.

“The Children’s Hour,” Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Lillian Hellman’s play in which one child’s lie throws a girls’ boarding school into chaos. This fiery American classic depicts a world where rules are rigid, rumors fly faster than truth, and the hint of scandal is enough to bring two schoolteachers’ lives crashing down, July 26 through Aug. 5. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732-997-0205.

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THINGS TO DO Continued from Page 6B Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Paula Vogel’s play follows Anna and Carl through Europe on a film-noir-inspired trip, filled with mysterious detectives, devious doctors, and alluring men as they search for a cure for Anna’s disease, Aug. 9-19. Performances: Thurs.Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732-997-0205.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE “Disney’s Sleeping Beauty,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Its Princess Aurora’s 16th birthday and three fairies must use their magic to save her from the spell of the evil sorceress, Maleficent, July 27 through Aug. 4. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The July 28 performance will be ASL interpreted. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC 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, Raindate: Aug. 4, 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. Junior Watson with Dean Shot, The Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 East Main Street, Tuckerton. With nearly thirty years of experience, Junior Watson has reached cult status. Junior has done what all great artists have done: melting diverse styles to create a style all his own, Aug. 2, 8 p.m., $30, lizzierosemusic.com.

Kara Grainger, The Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 East Main Street, Tuckerton. With sultry, mesmerizing vocals, engaging songwriting talent, and fiery slide guitar work, Kara Grainger boasts an impressive set of skills, Aug. 4, 8 p.m., $30, lizzierosemusic.com.

Robert Kimbrough Sr.- Blues Connection, The Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 East Main Street, Tuckerton. Robert Kimbrough Sr. continues the Cotton Patch Soul Blues style created by his father, the legendary Junior Kimbrough, Aug. 5, 8 p.m., $20, lizzierosemusic.com.

The Zac Harmon Band, The Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 East Main Street, Tuckerton. Zac Harmon is

an award-winning guitarist, organist, singer, and songwriter whose distinctive style combines the best of oldschool soul-blues artists with modern lyrics and themes that bring the blues into a new century, Aug. 9, 8 p.m., $20, lizzierosemusic.com.

MUSEUMS Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” Between 1984 and 1999, the American artist Frank Stella executed four ambitious print series, each of which was named after a literary work that had a distinctive narrative structure: the Passover song Had Gadya, a compilation of Italian folktales, the epic novel Moby-Dick, and the illustrated encyclopedia Dictionary of Imaginary Places. Through these four bodies of work, Stella evolved printmaking projects of unprecedented scale and complexity that both transformed the artist’s visual language, through Sept. 23; 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; 609258-3788.

GALLERIES The Gourgaud Gallery, 23A N. Main St, Cranbury. “Celebration,” by Creative Collective Group. The following Creative Collective members will be displaying artworks at the gallery: John Brecko, Lynn Cheng Varga, Stephen Cohen, Connie Cruser, Linda Gilbert, Seema Bhattacharjee, Lee Leonard, Robert Lowe, Frances Melvin, Lonnie Merrill, Annette Newmark, Bill Plank, Helene Plank, Elaine Rosenberg, Laurie Schwartzer, Margaret Simpson, Stephanie Sprague, Evi Sutkowski. Free and open to the public, Aug. 5 - 24. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am-4 pm. Sundays, 1-3 pm.

Lakefront Gallery, 1 Hamilton Place, Hamilton. “Mel and Leon,” paintings by Mel Leipzig & Leon Rainbow.

Free and open to the public, the exhibit titled Mel & Leon is sponsored by the Princeton Photography Club, through Sept. 5. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

ART SUBMISSIONS Franklin Day Festival - ArtWalk. Franklin Township is accepting free submissions for ArtWalk. The 2018 theme is Celebrate New Jersey. Submit your two-dimensional art for display and sale in this juried exhibit. Accepted art will be on view at the Franklin Day Festival, Sept. 22, held in Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset. Submissions must be received by Aug. 4. The notification of acceptance will be mailed by Aug. 11. Submission forms and guidelines can be found at Franklintwp.seamlessdocs.com/ f/ ArtWalkCall4Art. See THINGS TO DO, Page 13B

Aug. 3rd – Aug. 12th, 2018 “ANABRANDS” By BRUCE HAIGHT ACROSS 1 Muppet chimp __ Minella 4 “Patience you must have” speaker 8 Text for a promo 14 Unit of weight 19 Biblical priest 20 Steady 21 First name in the 2016 campaign 22 Informed 23 Track circuit 24 Company covering the ninth of Salinger’s “Nine Stories”?

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36 Belief system 37 Robot arms don’t have them 38 Camera lens feature 39 Like a D, gradewise 40 Subway posting 43 Madame Bovary 45 Bankrolled 47 Acronymic distress about being excluded from the fun 48 Leery of 49 Opening feature 51 Company for ones who love taking sides?

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69 “Real Time” host 72 Canadian site of the 1988 Winter Olympics 73 Tiny and shapeless 77 Timeless, in verse 79 ’60s chic 80 __ page 81 Acapulco gold 82 Company that moves a lot of cash?

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message, stereotypically Oil acronym Many a gamer Three-horse carriage Dislodges Key of Beethoven’s “Eroica” Silky-voiced crooners they are not One of the Weasley twins Dog tag?

Italy’s Lake __ Wham! or Roxette Elite crew Blog series Awesome Formally propose Support Film noir hat Serving no purpose “Look Back in Anger” playwright John “Nick of Time” singer Software details “Glee” actress Rivera Get-up-and-go They’re rubbed when mingling Calls for DVD forerunner Piece of cake “Get Shorty” novelist __ Leonard Unequivocal refusal

69 Softens 70 ’70s breakout gaming company 71 Toast for Mrs. Robinson 74 Capital south of a panhandle 75 “Dies __” 76 How vichyssoise is usually served 78 Wipes out 80 Stamps of approval 83 Pilfer 84 Whirled weapon

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Look steadily Tools in locks Early TV maker Caught in the rain without an umbrella, say 113 Bouncer’s requests 114 Ballpark fig.

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MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of Aug. 3 - 9. Schedules are subject to change.

HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Disney’s Christopher Robin (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00. The Darkest Minds (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10. Mission: Impossible- Fallout (PG13) (Luxury Seating) Fri.-Thurs. 12:40, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10. Teen Titans Go! To The Movies (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (PG13) (Luxury Seating) Fri.Thurs. 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50. Incredibles 2 (PG) Fri.-

Thurs. 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:55.

MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): Leave No Trace (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35. Eighth Grade (R) Fri.-Thurs. 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30. Three Identical Strangers (NR) Fri.-Thurs.

2:55, 5:15, 7:35, 9:55. RBG (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 2:30, 7:30. Won’t You Be My Neighbor (NR) Fri.-Thurs.

2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot (R) Fri.-Thurs. 4:50, 9:50. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00.

PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-2791999): Three Identical Strangers (PG-13) Fri. 4:00,

6:45, 9:15; Sat. 1:00, 4:00, 6:45, 9:15; Sun. 1:00, 4:00, 6:45; Mon. 2:30, 5:30, 8:00; Tue. 2:30, 5:30; Wed. 2:00, 5:30; Thurs. 2:30, 5:30. Eighth Grade (R) Fri. 4:15, 7:00, 9:15; Sat. 1:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:15; Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 7:00; Mon.-Tue. 2:30, 5:00, 8:00; Wed. 2:00, 5:00, 8:00; Thurs. 2:30, 5:00, 8:00. Kids!: Bee Movie (PG) Sat. (8/4) 10:30 a.m. Hollywood Summer Nights: Yellow Submarine Sing-A-Long (1968) (G) Tue. 7:30. Hollywood Summer Nights: Sleepless in Seattle (1993) (PG) Wed. 7:30 Hollywood Summer Nights: Jailhouse Rock (1957) (NR) Thurs. 7:30. Tickets: General $18, Member $16. Movie Tickets: General $14, Member $12

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few weeks ago, I peaked in the window of the newly relocated Cranbury Station Gallery on Palmer Square-now at 10 Hulfish Street next to Jazams-for a glimpse of artwork by my favorite Princeton landscape artist, Kathleen Maguire Morolda .

I left with an entirely different picture – a scene of a dozen disabled individuals with looks of sheer joy on their faces. I had to go into the gallery to find out how I could purchase some of what they were exhibiting.

Kathie Morolda, who also is the owner of the gallery, was the host to a paint party for residents of the Veterans Memorial Home, based in Edison.

Usually she goes to the memorial home to conduct her paint parties for the veterans. This time the veterans were treated to a field trip to Princeton, where they found artistic heaven in the gallery and a visual treasure in Palmer Square. Ninety-nine-year-old John– who in his ‘youth’ was a professional artist – rediscovered his artistic talents thanks to his muse, Kathie. “‘Kathie, you have certainly made my day!’ ” says John to me after each class. I always tell him that, in fact, HE, has made my day,” said Kathie.

John was so excited about his new lease on life that he invited his children to Princeton to observe the paint party.

I quickly learned that the magical and transformative effects of Kathie’s paint parties are not limited to disabled veterans. Kathie convinced me (whose attempts at painting have been as pathetic as my attempts at cooking) to participate in a paint party on the evening of July 12.

I am surprised that no one has noticed that my wrinkles and bags under my eyes have diminished without the benefit of air brushing or a facelift. I am 20 years younger, in spirit at least, than I was PPP (Pre Paint Party). People of all ages, all socio-ethnic backgrounds, and all professions participated with me in Kathie’s mid-summer paint party.

The wannabe artists included: a 92 year old, downtown Princeton resident Mary Anne Haas, who has participated in about two dozen of Kathie’s paint parties; Millennials for whom the paint party was part of night out on Palmer

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What sets Kathie’s paint parties apart from others that I have seen advertised is that Kathie, instead of focusing on eating and drinking, emphasizes camaraderie, painting, and learninghow to create a piece of art “that really makes the participant proud,” said Kathie.

The intoxication comes from the act of painting. In the no-stress, no-angst zone of the gallery, the party goers painters laughed a lot, made new friends, escaped all stressful electronic equipment and people at home/work, and came away with an arts “masterpiece” suitable for framing..

Kathie, who has been producing paint parties for groups and individuals in her gallery and in many other locations for about five years, handed me a brochure listing the benefits of painting: fosters creative growth; strengthens memory; nurtures emotional growth; builds problem solving and motor skills; offers stress relief; promotes an optimistic attitude. But I contend that all these benefits are due not only to the act of painting, but also to the painting instructor.

I have known Kathie since she opened her Princeton gallery in 1983 and have been a fan of her upbeat demeanor and smile-inducing artwork in which her use of color is the key. As a Jersey gal “through and through,” she sees the natural beauty of her New Jersey environment – both urban and rural. She loves the variety of New Jersey’s landscape, particularly its brilliant color changes throughout the year, has

been the inspiration.

The Jersey native lives in Monroe, where she built her first gallery and framing business within a renovated blacksmith shop behind her residence. The fact that she has built a successful business, raised four children (who are responsible for her six grandchildren), remained married, and is the caregiver to her severely handicapped brother is a testament to her nature and how painting has helped her keep it all together.

Teaching has always been part of Kathie’s artistic picture. For years she has run a women’s watercolor workshop – two days at her Jersey Shore house in Lavallette with views of the ocean and bay. Even though the workshops cost a few hundred dollars, she donates a scholarship every year to a woman who is “going through a very tough time and could benefit mentally and perhaps even physically from the workshop.

The selection process is run through the Princeton YWCA,” said Kathie.

Her commitment to her community and to helping others has been recognized formally by community groups; she is the recipient of the 2007 Mercer County Business Woman of the Year; the 2007 State of New Jersey Business Woman of the Year; and the 2010 Princeton YWCA Tribute Award.

“But my best reward, greatest satisfaction is seeing others find the same joy in painting that I find,” said Kathie, who convinced me to do a paint party with my six grandkids and their parents (if they are good) as a Christmas present. She would provide - and therefore wash- the full-body aprons (along with berets that the kids can keep), and she would be happy to host the party in her gallery, not in my house. http://cranburystationgallery.com/.

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38 slayback drive oPen HoUse sUndAY 8/5 1-4pm This home has so many wonderful features!! 4 BRs, 3 baths.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® recently honored Mercer County sales associates for their sales performance for May and June at a bi-monthly Breakfast of Champions. Sales associates honored by (standing, left) David Rickel, senior vice president and regional manager and (standing, right) Joan Docktor, president, BHHS Fox & Roach, include (sitting, l to r) *Carole Tosches, Princeton Home Marketing Center (HMC); *Priya Khanna, Princeton HMC; Angela Tucker, Princeton Junction Office; *Lorraine Fazekas, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; *Virginia Santana-Ferrer, Princeton Junction Office; Sherri Mahoney, HamiltonRobbinsville HMC; Tom Friedman, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; (standing, l to r) Paul Lindsay, Trident; Gerri Grassi, manager, Princeton HMC; Mike Gerstnicker, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; Debbie Lang, Princeton HMC; *Rocco D’Armiento, Princeton HMC; Sharon Sluder-Risch, Trident; and Wiley V. Taylor, Princeton.

Lawrence Rundbaken, Princeton Junction Office. *Honored for their outstanding contribution to the Trident Group.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s second largest provider of total home services and recently recognized as “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Most Trusted Real Estate Brand” in the 30th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® study. The company, which has 5,000 sales associates in more than 65 sales offices across the Tri-State area, was recently acknowledged as #1 in units sold throughout the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance. The companysponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach Charities, is committed to addressing Honored but not pictured were *Brian Smith, Allison Hamilton, Hamilton- the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed Robbinsville HMC; Roberta Parker, *Sunny Sharad, John Terebey, Jr. and the Terebey over $6 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit Relocation Team, Princeton HMC; *Lana Chan, Nicolas DiMegliom and Neal our Website at www.foxroach.com.

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Adoption

YAMAHA C-3 Grand Piano 2007 List price $58,000+. Selling for $17,000. Lovingly played.

(609) 577-5063

A loving couple wishes to adopt newborn into home filled with happiness, security and endless love. We long to share our love with a child.

Expenses paid. Please call Bobby and Peggy at 347-790-1468

Garage Sale

PRINCETON Friday 8/3, 10 am - 2 pm Saturday 8/4, 10 am - 3 pm Contents of house. Lots of antiques, collectibles, and nice household. Sixty years of stuff, all must be sold.

944 Cherry Valley Road

Announcements Wanted to Buy: Princeton University Memorabilia—Beer Jackets and Other Clothing I collect beer jackets, t-shirts, sweaters etc.—1970s and earlier, any condition! Please contact me 609-251-2481

Real Estate Open House

STOCKTON 16 Bridge Street Sunday August 5th 1 pm - 3 pm Exquisite commercial building in the heart of Stockton Borough offering many opportunities. Three full finished levels with spacious rooms and tall ceilings. Three powder rooms and one full bath. Beautiful fully equipped kitchen with high end appliances. Private parking lot. $995,000. Contact Chris Preston, Lisa James Otto Country properties.

215-262-9609

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