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Parents object to random drug tests in schools

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

The Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education has adopted a policy that calls for random drug testing of high school students, but some parents have not given up on their opposition to it.

Neal McGrath and Marti Davis expressed concern about the new policy at the board’s June 18 meeting. The policy, which was adopted by the board on May 21, had been under discussion for several months.

According to the policy, Hopewell Valley Central High

School students will be assigned a number which will be shared with an outside laboratory. It is expected that six students will be chosen at random to be tested each week. The school’s enrollment is 1,200 students.

About 93 to 94 percent of students at the high school take part in sports or other extra- or co-curricular activities, which is the requirement for being subject to random drug testing. Students who hold an on-campus parking permit also are included in the testing pool.

A student can opt out of the testing pool by filling out an activity drop form which indicates

he or she will not be taking part in sports or other after-school activities, and will give up the parking permit.

McGrath termed the new policy “an outrageous proposal” and claimed it violates the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment against unreasonable search and seizure.

“Maybe you can (require random drug testing), but that doesn’t mean you should,” he told the board. “Your job is to educate (the students), not to police or parent them. It’s a violation of civil liberties.”

McGrath said when he asked his daughter about the policy and

being pulled out of class to be tested, she said it would be humiliating. He said he instructed his daughter to tell school officials they need to call him.

Davis said she had the same concerns as McGrath. The policy was not well thought out, she said, adding it is “disgraceful.”

The school district should be known for education, not random drug testing, she said.

Davis said families should test for drugs. A drug testing kit can be purchased at a pharmacy. She said she would not want her child to be removed from class to be tested for drugs.

“I think it sends the message

Pennington historic district to include African cemetery

By Samantha Brandbergh Correspondent

During its July 2 meeting, the Pennington Borough Council adopted an ordinance which will amend the Pennington Crossroads Historic District to include the Pennington African Cemetery (PAC).

The Historic District, which begins at Bethel African Methodist Espiscopal (AME) Church on South Main Street and ends on North Main Street, was created through a 2011 ordinance.

Although the PAC did not fall within that region at the time, it will now be added through the new ordinance.

According to a write-up by Angela Witcher, chair of the Board of Trustees of the Pennington African Cemetery Association, the PAC is one of the oldest historical landmarks in the Pennington area, and is the “resting place of individuals born as far back as the Revolutionary War [and] up until the Civil Rights era.”

Pennington residents who were a part of the United States Colored Troops during these war eras are also buried in the cemetery.

To fight segregation, Witcher wrote, the cemetery was estab-

lished in 1863 to “ensure that Black residents were guaranteed access to a graveyard and place in which to honor their ancestors.”

With the current ordinance, the cemetery will be recognized for its historical context and significance to the Pennington Borough area, said Councilwoman Beverly Mills.

Mills said the addition of the PAC into the Historical District has come “full-circle” for her, as her third great-grandfather was one of the purchasers of the land and a trustee of the church.

“It was he, along with three other trustees of the Bethel AME Church [who made it possible to buy the land],” she said. “[The land] wasn’t exclusively owned

by Bethel AME Church, it was a privately purchased cemetery, but many people who went to Bethel AME Church as parishioners are buried there.”

The connection between Bethel AME Church and the PAC go “hand-in-glove,” Mills said.

“You have the Historical District starting where the church is, and you have the cemetery where the African Americans could be buried,” she said. “To have that as part of the [Historical] District now is very exciting.”

to them that we all potentially think they are taking drugs,” Davis said.

Superintendent of Schools Thomas Smith said the decision to implement the policy was not made lightly. He said school district administrators held two town hall discussions that were also streamed on Facebook, so there was an opportunity to get public reaction.

“I am not sugar-coating it,” Smith said, explaining that the district has a substance abuse problem.

Two dozen students were

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Lining up The 22nd annual Sunshine Classic was played at The College of New Jersey’s Lions Stadium on June 29. The West All-Stars defeated the East All-Stars, 28-20.

Inaugural Blueberry Festival draws fans to local farmers marBy Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Blue was the color of the day - from blueberry ice cream to blueberry-scented soap to blueberry Grand Marnier jam and even blues

music - at the Pennington Farmers Market.

That’s because the sweet little blueberry was the theme of the Pennington Farmers Market’s inaugural Blueberry Festival, held on the lawn in front of Rosedale Mills, Route 31, on June 30.

Susan Schmoyer and her children, Patrick and Emily, braved the heat to check out the event.

“We come here (to the farmers market) a couple of times a year, and the Blueberry Festival did catch my attention,” said Schmoyer, who lives in Hopewell Township.

“We eat a lot of blueberries, plain and with cream. We just bought some blueberries. I’m going to make blueberry rhubarb pie.

I’ve made strawberry rhubarb pie, how could blueberry rhubarb pie be wrong,” Schmoyer said with a

laugh.

Patrick and Emily, meanwhile, were trying to guess how many blueberries were crammed inside a one-quart jar at one of the tables.

It was a guessing game, sponsored by the Pennington Farmers Market.

Patrick guessed there were 109 plump little blueberries in the jar, and Emily guess there were a few less than that. Visitors offered guesses that ranged from 95 blueberries to 780 blueberries.

At one end of the farmers market, Uncle Ed’s Creamery offered blueberry ice cream and blueberry muffins, while blueberries themselves were available a few booths away at Chickadee Creek Farm.

Bearded Goat Fine Foods had some blueberry products that garnered interest from visitors - blueberry Grand Marnier jam that was

created just for the festival, and blueberry barbeque sauce.

“I have a sweet tooth and I love jams and jellies,” said Darla Tarpinian, who lives in Lawrence Township. She scooped up the last jar of blueberry Grand Marnier jam.

At O’Savon Soaps, there was not a blueberry in sight, just handmade blueberry-scented soap.

Sharon Maralit said this was the first time O’Savon Soaps had made blueberry-scented soap.

“It’s just a test,” she said. There were other soaps available, also.

To keep visitors entertained while also carrying out the blueberry theme, musicians Phil and Guy played the blues - Guy DeRosa on harmonica and Phil McAuliffe on guitar and vocals.

They played some blues classics, including “Key to the High-

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way,” which was original to Big Bill Broonzy and later made popular by Eric Clapton, and “It Hurts Me Too,” originally played by guitarist Elmore James.

Meanwhile, Kate Fullerton explained that the Pennington Farmers Market Board of Directors came up with the blueberry theme.

It seemed natural, since the farmers market has a peach-themed festival in August, she said.

“We wanted to do something more than peaches. A blueberry festival is a great way to start off the Pennington Farmers Market,” said Fullerton, who co-chairs the board with Eileen Heinzel.

And for the record, there were 241 blueberries in the jar at the booth. Ken Miller won the guessing game and was rewarded with a gift certificate to use at the Pennington Farmers Market.

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HOPEWELL VALLEY BRIEFS Through July 31

Hopewell Scavenger Hunt.

The Stones of Hopewell is this year’s theme for the Hopewell Public Library’s annual self-scheduled, selfguided Scavenger Hunt during the whole month of July. Exercise your mind, body, and observational skills while searching high and low throughout the borough for specific items of stonework, masonry, ornaments, architectural embellishments, and other stony details hidden in plain sight.

Leave enough time to visit the borough’s local businesses, stop for a cold drink and snack, or relax in one of the town parks.

Hunt details and instructions will be posted on the library website, Facebook, or can be picked up at the Hopewell Public Library starting on Monday, July 2. There will be prizes for all children, and also for the top contenders in the adult/family hunt.

There is a shorter hunt for children, and a longer version for adults, teens and families. The hunt is free - and anyone, library patrons or not, can participate.

Hopewell Public Library is an independent town library located at 13 E. Broad St., Hopewell. For directions and information, call 609-466-1625 or check the library website at www.redlibrary.org.

Sat., July 7

Night Hike. Explore Washington Crossing State Park for nature at night and have some good oldfashioned fun on this naturalistguided hike and campfire. Bring a flashlight.

Enter the park from the entrance

on Bear Tavern Rd (Phillips Farm/ Group Camping Entrance) and follow the event signs to the Nature Center. Advanced registration required.

Starts at 8:30 p.m. The Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. Participants must be at least 6 years old. Fee: $2 per person. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Fri., July 13

Nature Explorers. This is an informal session of nature study and enjoyment for children ages 3 to 10 and their parents at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. The activity of the day might be a hike, a craft, an aquatic program, an outdoor skill, etc. Advanced registration required. Free. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Sun., July 15

Pond Study. Kids ages 6 to 12 will use pond nets to collect and examine the various organisms that inhabit our pond from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. Meet at the pond by the park service entrance off of Church Road in Titusville. Advanced registration required. Free. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Tues., July 17

Blood Pressure Blood Glucose screening (fasting or 2-hour post for accurate result). The class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on the lower level of the Hopewell Township Municipal Building. Bring your own blood pressure machine and we can make sure it is working properly.

Wed., July 18

Green Cleaning. Nobody wants to be exposed to toxic substances while they are simply doing their household cleaning. And we all want to do what we can to protect the earth. But when it comes to cleaning products, how do

you know what is harmful and what is not? We could all use a little help reading product labels; and when we switch to something less toxic, how can we be sure it will be just as effective? Joann Held, of the Hopewell Valley Green Team, will be sharing answers to these questions and asking you to share your Green Cleaning tips. 10 a.m., HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington. For more information, call 609-737-0605.

The Short of It – Doris Lessing.

The short story - short in length, but full of content. Join our newly formed discussion group, which has a focus on the short story. Each month we’ll read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month’s author is Doris Lessing and her short stories, “Through the Tunnel,” “Debbie and Julie,” and “No Witchcraft for Sale.” No registration necessary. 2 p.m. Mercer County Library-Hopewell, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.

Fri., July 20

Nature Explorers. This is an informal session of nature study and enjoyment for children ages 3 to 10 and their parents at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. The activity of the day might be a hike, a craft, an aquatic program, an outdoor skill, etc. Advanced registration required. Free. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Mon., July 23

Coffee Connections: From Divorce Lawyer to Romance Author…

Following Your Dream. Divorce lawyer and romance writer, Maria Imbalzano, will take you through her journey from law school, to representing highly contentious and emotional divorce clients, to her current writing and speaking career. How she maneuvered through working in a predominantly male world, highs, lows, stresses, successes and balancing family with career will energize, motivate and inspire you to take that plunge, dive into that hobby, transition from one career to another—in other words, to follow your dream. Maria grew up in Hamilton and lives in Lawrenceville with her husband. She has two grown daughters and a brand new granddaughter. Her third novel, “Sworn to Forget” will be released July 18th. It is the first of a four-book series published by The Wild Rose Press. 10 a.m., Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell. Registration is requested, please call Liz (609) 537-0257 by July 16th. Light refreshments & coffee will be provided.

Wed., July 25

All About Poisons. Every year, between 2 to 4 million poisonings occur in the United States, according to the New Jersey Poison Control Center. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by over-the-counter, prescribed or illegally obtained pain medications and sedatives; antidepressants and other medications prescribed for various health conditions; drug and alcohol interactions; and even household cleaning products. Join Barbara Vaning, MHA, EMT Instructor and member of Princeton HealthCare System’s Community Education and Outreach Program, to learn more about: Identifying poisons, how poisons can enter the body, dos and don’ts of using medications and household cleaners, and what to do if you suspect poisoning. 10:00am, HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Fri., July 27

Nature Explorers. This is an informal session of nature study and enjoyment for preschool-aged children (ages 3 to 10) and their parents at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. The activity of the day might be a hike, a craft, an aquatic program, an outdoor skill, etc. Advanced registration required. Free. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Sat., July 28

Recreational Kayaking. If you are in the market for a kayak, come and learn the ins-and-outs of kayaking from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. Participants (from pre-teen to adult) will have the opportunity to paddle a kayak on the park’s pond. Kayaks, paddles, and adult lifejackets will be provided. Get advice about selecting a recreational kayak that matches your paddling needs. Wear your old sneakers or water shoes and be prepared to get wet. Meet us at the Brick Road/pond parking lot for this fun and informative workshop! Advanced registration required. Free. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

July 28-29

100th Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair. Join us at Howell Living History Farm for a truly enjoyable day. The fair includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music, magic shows, and farm tours. Check out displays by the Rutgers Master Gardners of Mercer County, Mercer County Wildlife Center, Mid-State Beekeepers Association, and many more! Free admission and parking for all! Please bring a nonperishable food donation for Rutgers Against Hunger. Free admission and parking. Saturday, July 28 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Altaira Bejgrowicz at 609-989-6833 or bejgrowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Aug. 6-9

Hopewell Valley Youth Soccer Camp. The Hopewell Valley Youth Soccer Camp offers boys and girls ages 6 to 14 of all skill levels, an opportunity to further develop and improve their soccer skills. Each camper is grouped by age, ability, and playing experience. Sessions will consist of an active warm-up and technical skills introduction/practice to be followed by a progression of small-sided activities and games designed to encourage the player’s application of technical skills. The dates are as follows: Monday, August 6 (6-8 p.m.); Tuesday, August 7 (6-8 p.m.); Wednesday, August 8 (6-8 p.m.); Thursday, August 9 (6-8 p.m.). Ackerson Turf Field, Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Rd Pennington. Cost: $75 on or before July 15, $90 after July 15. Register at http://assn.la/ Reg/?r=1:242217

Wed., Aug. 22

Babysitting class. This will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building. Fee: $35. Call 609-394-4153 or visit www. capitalhealth.org/events to register.

Continuing events

Healthy Bones: Ongoing Classes to Build Bone Strength and Prevent Osteoporosis The classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the Court Room of the Hopewell Township Municipal Building. Space is limited. Call 537-0236 to sign up and confirm enrollment in the class.

Outdoor Summertime Yoga One Spirit Yoga is offered in the Hopewell bandstand gazebo, June 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.

Hopewell Valley Soccer Association registration open Registration is now open for the Spring 2018 season of the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association, a recreational program for players of all skill levels. We are open to boys and girls from 3-years-old through the eighth grade. Visit hvsasoccer.org for

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James Boozan of PenMichael Markulec, a list honors must carry nington with a Bachelor of at least 12 graded credit Hopewell Township resiu dent, was commissioned hours and earn a GPA of Science in Business and e as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 3.900 or above. Lorenz is Economics degree with a g United Sates immediately majoring in Communica- major in Finance. t following his graduation tion Studies.

Erin Garrity of Titus- from Princeton University ville with a Bachelor of --o with a Bachelor of Arts Pennington resident Science in Chemical Engi- degree in History. In ad- Helen Corveleyn was re- neering degree.

- dition to his academic and cently accepted into the --Muhlenberg College l military accomplishments, Global Field Program held its 170th baccalaure(GFP) and will be taking Mike was also an excellent ate and commencement classes toward a Master Division I athlete compets ceremonies on May 17 of Arts in Teaching degree d ing at the highest level of - NCAA wrestling for the in the Biological Sciences and 18. A total of 519 defrom Miami University grees were awarded to 511 k Princeton Tiger. through Project Dragonfly. students, and 267 students --d Because coursework in the Class of 2018 graduRyan Butcavage of - Pennington was recently for Project Dragonfly’s ated with honors and dis- named to the Castleton GFP occurs on the web tinctions.

Daniel Lester of TiUniversity Dean’s List for and at field sites interthe spring semester of the nationally, students live tusville graduated with a throughout the country Bachelor of Arts degree in 2017-18 academic year. and world. As a first-year Music and Business AdTo qualify for this acaH GFP student, Corveleyn ministration. demic honor, the student y --will complete web-based must maintain full-time e Danielle Costanzo courses exploring biodistatus and a semester grade point average of 3.5. versity, conservation sci- of Titusville is one of 16 , ence and community and Muhlenberg students to --d Kate Fleming, from the relationship of biology perform in the College’s e Pennington, graduated with technology. In Sum- Summer Music Theatre r from Bucknell University mer 2018, Corveleyn will production Beauty and the - on May 20, 2018. also travel to Baja to study Beast, June 14 - July 1. , --the desert and marine The production will also d Gretchen LaMotte of landscapes of two richly feature 10 Muhlenberg - Hopewell earned a BA de- diverse biosphere reserves alumni who will perform s gree in Science in Society through ecological and so- in various roles.

--d from Wesleyan Univer- cial field methods.

Emma Rosenthal of Corveleyn works as sity at the Commencement o Hopewell graduated from fifth-grade science and ceremony on May 27.

Lao Motte received Honors in social studies teacher at Tufts University on May t Hopewell Elementary 20, 2018 with a Bachelor’s Science in Society.

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--ence (BA) during a univer--James Madison UniDuring Commence- sity-wide commencement versity is pleased to announce the following stu- ment ceremonies on May ceremony that featured the r dents made the president’s 21, 2018, Lehigh Uni- awarding of honorary deh list for the spring 2018 versity conferred 1,103 grees to a number of acaBachelor’s degrees, 402 demic, business and civic s semester.

- Pennington resident, Master’s degrees and 59 leaders making a positive - Karlie Marie Lorenz, has Doctoral degrees. Of the impact on the world.

--r been named to the presi- more than 1,500 graduDaniel Nemec, of Tident’s list at James Madi- ates, degree recipients g son University for the came from 42 states and tusville, has been named n spring 2018 semester. Stu- 53 countries, majoring in to the Spring 2018 Dean’s s dents who earn president’s 91 different disciplines.

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University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester.

--Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester: Krista Balto; Elizabeth Bellotti; Bryce Caton; Emma Eldridge; Mary Grundy; Lauren Hunt; Benjamin Kelly; Kyle Martorana; Catherine Nadar; Kristin Ondrejack; Noah Ouslander; Emily Shangle; Claudia Toto; Emily Witmer.

--Andrea Grafton, a native of Titusville, received a PHD-Chemistry degree from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2018 semester.

--Students at Lehigh University from Pennington attained Dean’s List in Spring 2018. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.

Brennan Kuchinski; Kevin Crow; Thomas Siggillino --Wheaton College congratulates May 2018 graduate Parker David Allen.

Allen, of Titusville, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science.

--Loyola University Maryland recognized the

class of 2018 at its 166th Commencement Exercises on May 19, 2018.

Elijah May, of Pennington, received a BSEI degree in Engineering.

Madison Nicolao, of Pennington, received a BA degree in Writing.

Julia Senkowsky, of Titusville, received a BS degree in Statistics.

Sarah Taylor, of Pennington, received a BBA degree in Accounting.

--Local residents were among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List.

The students are: Sarah J. Gordon of Hopewell, a sophomore exercise science major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies.

Alexander S. Ochalski of Hopewell, a junior operations management

major in the University’s Kania School of Management.

--Ithaca College congratulates all May 2018 graduates.

Isabella Gervasoni of Pennington graduated Cum Laude with a BFA in Writing for Film, Television and Emerging Media.

Imogen Mills of Pennington graduated Summa cum Laude with a BM in Music Education.

--Pennington resident Helen Corveleyn, a new master’s student in the Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University’s Project Dragonfly, will travel to Baja in July 2018. Corveleyn will study desert and marine landscapes through ecological and social field methods.

Corveleyn works as an elementary STEM facilitator at Hopewell Elementary School.

--Samkit Siyal, an Ithaca College student from Pennington, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester.

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Students have free time and they are minutes away from the “epicenter” of the drug trade, Smith said, in a reference to Trenton.

Smith said the random drug testing policy would act as a deterrent. He said it also provides students with a reasonable excuse when they are asked by others if they would like to take drugs.

“We do this out of caring for the students, not out of punishment,” the superintendent said.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The next eight years To the editor: The township’s population growth reflects an active history. The census reveals a major growth spurt between 1950 (pop. 4,731) and 1970 (10,030), a 212 percent increase. You can see these changes throughout the township, with subdivisions in Elm Ridge Park, Princeton Farms and the Washington Crossing Estates, and the new high school and junior high and the elementary school at Bear Tavern.

The 2000 census (16,105) shows growth driven primarily by the additional development in and around Brandon Farms, with the new elementary school at Stony Brook, and major additions at existing schools. The 2010 census reflects a calming of that growth, 17,304 and a 2016 estimate of 18,513. Hopewell Township’s new Master Plan in 2000 contributed significantly to that calming.

Past increases will pale in comparison to the changes wrought by the township’s decisions to allow 2,881 new market-rate homes to be built in the southern tier. From my analysis last week, which the township did not meaningfully challenge at their June 25 meeting, those 2,881 market-rate homes will add approximately 9,500 people

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within eight years, bringing Hopewell Township’s population above 26,000, a 40 percent increase. Add in the new 653 affordable housing units and we are looking at a total population well over 27,000, a 45 percent population increase.

It is obvious that such population growth will generate massive tax increases, but the township tried to minimize the impending change at their last meeting. When asked about the assumptions that I used in my last letter, Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and Deputy Mayor Julie Blake responded that they had not read it. Nonetheless, they had counterarguments at the ready.

Deputy Mayor Blake stated that the schools currently have excess capacity and can accommodate some new students without incurring large costs. True enough, but disingenuous. The 3,745 new students from those 2,881 new market-rate homes will not represent incremental change.

With an average $17,800 cost to educate every student in this district, we are looking at $53 million in additional school costs, to say nothing about the massive school expansion that will be required.

Mayor Kuchinski added that the Scotch Road buildout may be delayed owing to its infrastructural costs.

Perhaps, but this township committee must still bear the lasting responsibility for having authorized massive new development there without having brought the process before the public. In my experience, developers all find a way.

Mayor Kuchinski and Committee member Kristin McLoughlin met with state officials regarding proposed legislation on affordable housing. In decades past, township committee members would have camped out down there to press for essential change. But this committee has allocated no monies to press the state. Professionals are not being directed to engage the effort.

Deputy Mayor Blake still likes to emphasize that the township is spending on litigation to block yet more development. Bravo on that, but the real point is they are unwilling to contribute to the fight against the impact of the court-imposed affordable housing mandate at the state level. Their approach remains penny wise and pound foolish.

Cheryl Edwards Hopewell Township

How’s your Comcast service?

To the editor: As I write this letter, Brazil is playing in the World Cup but my television does not work. I have service from Comcast.

I have tried calling Comcast, more than dozen times, but they do not pick up. I tried the internet, which is slow but works, but Comcast’s web site is down. I called the township. They tell me it’s a regional outage. There’s no prognosis for the return of service.

The Hopewell Township Committee has introduced a renewal agreement for Comcast. There are all sorts of goodies in there for the municipality and for the schools.

The township even receives a nice percentage on Comcast receipts. I guess that offsets our taxes, a good thing!

But, what’s in the contract for the customers? Are you a customer of Comcast? Do you have any concerns or complaints? Is their customer support all you want it to be? Do you feel that your concerns are being met or ignored by the company?

For years, my service was quite poor. As a result, there have been a whole series of Comcast service folks in my home. One tried to put the ground on the gas pipe. One told me that my $100 gold-plated, high-performance cables were the problem and replaced them with standard Comcast cables, providing no compensation for what he expropriated.

I complained repeatedly about the poor performance in my home, and they finally replaced their 25 year-old wiring. Overall, my service now is mostly fine. But this letter is not about me or the World Cup. How old is the cable wiring to and within your home?

Do you think that the township should have addressed customer concerns township-wide before offering up a 10year extension?

Imagine if they still had a Cable TV Advisory Committee to address such concerns. Imagine if they had conducted a survey of residents before agreeing to extend the contract. I suggested both of these steps many months ago but I was ignored. Only now that they are approving the contract are they about to re-establish the Cable TV Advisory Committee, dormant for more than a decade. That will be way too late to matter.

Please consider attending the Comcast public hearing at the next township committee meeting on Monday, July 30. Yes, that’s right, in the middle of the summer when lots of folks are away. Comcast promises to have a representative there. In my experience, it’s hard to get Comcast to listen. Perhaps they will listen then and there.

Jon Edwards Hopewell Township

Your intolerance is showing, Mayor Kuchinski To the editor: Another Hopewell Township Committee meeting, another opportunity for Mayor Kevin Kuchinski to show the true nature of his intolerance to public questions and accountability.

Mayor Kuchinski’s latest display of disdain for the public was as petty as they come. A question was asked that required a simple yes or no answer as to whether documents that were mentioned in an ordinance, which was

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Register now for Tai Chi Sometimes referred to as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is a low impact weight-bearing exercise known for its ability to improve overall health and well-being. Participants report greater balance, flexibility, strength and a sense of well-being along with relief of fatigue, stiffness and stress reduction.

A beginner’s class will start Monday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m. for 10 weeks in St. Matthew’s Church, Pennington. An intermediate class will follow each week at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, or to register, call Bev Tucker at 609-737-1384 or e-mail taichibev92@ gmail.com Community Closet clothing The Hopewell Community Closet has reopened and has fall and winter fashions for all ages and sizes newborn to 3X. There’s something for everyone — men, women and children — for a freewill donation or free to those who are financially struggling.

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

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

Borough.

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

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

This ongoing outreach is operated by the United Methodist Women of Hopewell United Methodist Church. The freewill donations support UMW missions.

The church is at 20 Blackwell Ave. More information is available at www.hopewellmethodist.org.

Heirloom blanket on sale The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hopewell Fire Department is selling a oneof-a-kind heirloom blanket featuring nine historic sites in Hopewell. It is available in four colors: cranberry, hunter green, duke blue and black on a natural background. The blanket measures 48 by 68 inches and includes a brief history of each landmark shown on the blanket. The cost is only $40 each.

The landmarks are St. Michael’s Orphanage (1898), Old School Baptist Church (1715), Hopewell Academy (1756), Hopewell House (circa 1700), John Hart Monument (1865), Hopewell Fire Department (1911), Pierson/

Gantz residence (1891), chocolate factory (circa 1900) and railroad station (1882).

Blankets can be purchased by calling Mary Anne Van Doren at 609-466-3060 or emailing hopewellblanket@ gmail.com. Supplies are limited. Proceeds support the auxiliary.

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

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

For questions, email Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast.net or call 609-3331188.

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

to the person whom the flag was purchased for noting the name of the donor and reason for the donation.

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

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

Mahjongg Thursdays in Hopewell Beginners and experienced players alike can come down to the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, located at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd. in Titusville, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays for weekly Mahjongg.

New players are encouraged to attend and shadow experienced players. Entrance is free, but pre-registration is required for first-time players.

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

Grief support group meets Group and individual grief support and Biblical counseling are offered in day and evening hours at Calvary Baptist Church, 3 West Broad St., Hopewell, by Joseph A. Immordino Jr., a Walk of Faith counseling

ministry. Call 609-4661880 or 609-209-6046 or email info@calvarybaptisthopewell.com.

The website is www.CalvaryBaptistHopewell.com or www.

AWalkofFaith.net. Registration is appreciated.

Postcard collection group Formed in 1972 to encourage interest in postcard collecting, the Washington Crossing Card (Postcard) Collector Club meets at the Union Fire Company, 1396 River Road (Route 29), Titusville. (Parking and entrance are in the rear of the fire house).

The program is preceded by a bourse and followed by an auction.

Meetings are usually the second Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

Doors open at 6:30 to let the collectors and dealers buy and sell or just examine. In all instances, see www.wc4postcards.org for a list of the lots. For information, call Betty at 215-598-7534 or Carol at 609-737-3555.

Stamp club posts schedule Coryell’s Ferry Stamp Club is open to anybody interested in stamp collecting and related subjects. In August the group meets socially at homes. Monthly meetings are on the first and third Mondays.

On the first Monday of any month, the site is the Deats Building, 122

Main St., Flemington.

On the third Monday of the month, the site is The Crossing United Methodist Church, 1896 Wrightown Road, Washington Crossing, Pa. For information, call 215-598-7534 or 908806-7883.

Join Girl Scouts Girls in grades kindergarten through 12 will make new friends and have new experiences and opportunities in art, science, nature and community service when they join Girl Scouts.

For information, go to gscsnj.org/join or email hvgsinfo@gmail.com with contact information.

Auxiliary meetings slated The Hopewell Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse, South Greenwood and Columbia avenues, Hopewell.

New members are welcome. Contact membership Chairwoman Mary Anne Van Doren at 466-3060 for more information.

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 609-874-2163.

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Tulpehaking Nature Center to offer free picnic days for families Looking for free family summer fun?

Pack your lunch and enjoy a day outdoors on Picnic Days at the Tulpehaking Nature Center. Due to last year’s success, this event has been extended to three Saturdays throughout the summer: July 28 and Aug. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. Families and friends are invited to relax in the shade and enjoy educational activities, and even a sweet treat from Rita’s.

Join Watershed Fellows Amanda Buchner and Giovanni Rivera for bilingual educational games and activities on the importance of water and the Delaware River watershed.

Spanish-speaking volunteers will be on site. Guests will be able to explore the small but mighty creatures that live in the marsh, participate in arts and crafts, and then finish out the day with a cool refreshing cup of Rita’s Italian ice.

Picnic Day is free and open to the public as part of Tulpehaking Nature Center’s summer-long effort to provide engaging family programs. For more information, please call (609)888-3218 or e-mail tnc@ mercercounty.org.

The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

The nature center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission.

For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.

11 from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine.

Stroll through the Mercer Educational Gardens where Rutgers Master Gardeners will offer ways to draw you out into your own garden in the evening. Discover the pollinator and host plants for butterflies and moths. Each of the individual demonstration gardens will be staffed by Rutgers Master Gardeners who have developed and maintained the garden. Brief tours will be offered of the entire Educational Garden, with identification of trees, shrubs and plants that are important sources of food for butterflies and moths. You might just find that your backyard is your favorite summer evening getaway.

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce St., Lawrence.

Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the county, as well as answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, (609) 989-6853, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, March through October. For more information on the Master Gardener program, the Mercer Education Gardens, or other Extension educational programs, contact Rutgers Cooperative Extension at 609989-6830 or visit the Master Gardeners of Mercer County website at www.mgofmc. org.

Mercer County Clerk’s Office moves back to South Broad Street

Renovations have finished being made to the Mercer County Courthouse Annex which was previously home to several offices including the Mercer County Clerk.

The County Clerk’s office will return to its permanent location at 209 South Broad Street starting July 27 and will reopen on An ‘Evening in the July 31. Safety concerns prompted the Garden’ with Rutgers Mercer County Improvement Authority to make renovations to the courthouse annex Master Gardeners with the approval of the County Freeholdof Mercer County ers. The Courthouse was built in 1909.

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of MerThe Mercer County Clerk’s office, cer County will host an “Evening in the which temporarily moved to 240 W. State Garden” at Mercer Educational Gardens, St. in January 2016, will be moving back Hopewell Township, on Wednesday, July to 209 S. Broad St. on July 31. Candidates 00245502.1111.03x5.25.WilsonFuneralHome.indd

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In the newly modernized Courthouse Annex, the Clerk’s office will be providing services in similar fashion as it was conducted previously. The first floor is where you can record property, obtain a passport, register a small business, and be sworn in as a notary public. The second floor will be designated for Elections and County ID departments. The Mercer County Record Rooms, which is home to thousands of deeds, mortgages, and other essential records, will be on both the first and second floor of the annex. The passport office, however, will be separate from the other offices.

Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello and her staff are committed to doing everything possible to make the transition as smooth as possible. “We will still provide the same fast and efficient services our constituents have grown accustomed to on West State Street,” she said.

The public is encouraged to visit the renovated Courthouse Annex to obtain office services, including Vote-By-Mail ballots for the November general election.

Please feel free to reach out to my office at (609) 989-6465 or (609) 989-6353 with any questions or concerns and we will do our best to assist you in addressing these matters.

Lastly, please remember that our mailing address will remain at PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08608.

Mercer County 4-H encourages community exhibits at 100th annual 4-H Fair Your special family recipe, homegrown vegetables or creative project could earn you a blue ribbon at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair, planned for July 28 and 29 at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township.

There are many “Open Division” categories for public entries — you do not need to be a 4-H member to exhibit. Any class listed, including arts and crafts, photography, foods, gardening, clothing, woodworking and more, may be entered under the Open Division.

This year Mercer County 4-H is marking 100 years of annual 4-H fairs. On Saturday, July 28, 4-H will celebrate the cen-

tennial with special music and cake as well as an old-fashioned country dance, complete with a caller and live music.

Please visit http://mercer.njaes.rutgers. edu/4h/fair, where you will find the fair exhibitor catalog and a complete schedule.

Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 26, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Howell Farm. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29. Admission and parking are free.

Children’s activities, hay rides, animal shows, music, farm tours and exhibits will take place throughout the fair. Plenty of food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will be available.

The opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. July 28 in the Show Tent.

4-H, a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth in Mercer County. The fair is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase projects they have worked on throughout the year.

Free summer nature programs

The Mercer County Park Commission invites families to the Tulpehaking Nature Center each weekend in July and August for free summer programming. Weekends will involve hands-on activities, comprehensive learning and fun outdoors.

Summer Weekends at the nature center continue through Sunday, Aug. 26. There will be seven different programs to choose from, including activities such as fishing, gardening, guided nature walks, nature games and more; no registration required.

Programs are appropriate for families, and children of all ages.

The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

The nature center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.

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Brian Thomas Coleman of Pennington, New Jersey passed away peacefully at Temple University Medical Center on Friday, June 29th in his 78th year. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he had been a resident of Pennington for the past twenty four years.

Brian’s career spanned positions with The Ford Motor Company, IBM and management consulting in the area of enterprise architecture. He was an avid reader, historian, traveler and enjoyed classical music.

Son of the late John and Frances Coleman, he is survived by his wife Gayle of fifty three years, and two sons Mark (Ruthanne) Coleman of Minneapolis, MN and Paul (Pascale) Coleman of Montreal, Quebec. He is also survived by his sister Denise (Michael) Thomas of Huntsville, Ontario and six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Laura, Brad, Scott and Kate, that he adored immensely.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Friends and relatives may send condolences to blackwellmh.com.

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Scott Taylor Paul Huddleson passed away on June 25, 2018, from complications of diabetes. He was 56.

The middle of the five children of John and Carol (Lasche) Huddleson, Scott was born in Princeton, NJ, on December 29, 1961.

He graduated from Hopewell Valley In 1980 and attended Mercer County College for Computer Science, where he graduated with honors.

He moved to Denver, CO, in 1996 to be close to his mother and brother.

Scott had lived in London, KY, since 2005 until the love of his life, Kathy Hunt Stacy, passed away in November 2017. Kathy had two children, Beth and Josh, from a previous marriage. Scott, who had no children, treated them like his own. In January, Scott moved to Lawrenceville, NJ, to be close to his family.

Scott was known for his intelligence, sharp wit, strength of character, and will. In spite of all of his health challenges, he never complained.

His sense of humor was unwavering.

People of Pennington may remember Scott walking his seeing eye dog around town while wearing a custom made T-shirt advertising “for a real blind date, call...”

Other health challenges led him to adopt the moniker “Stumpy from Kentucky.”

He referred to many as “poor, helpless, sighted people.” He was a man of few words; a raised eyebrow would suffice.

He is survived by his brother, Jody (wife, Pauline; son, Alec; stepdaughter, Nicole); sister Mary Beth (son, Dan Harrah); and twin sisters Sarah (husband, Jeff Herbst ) and Amy (husband, Joseph Ficci; daughter, Nicole).

There will be a private memorial.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Scott’s name to The Federation for the Blind .

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IN THE LIBRARIES Events at the Pennington Public Library, located at 30 North Main Street in Pennington, include: Family Movie & More: Coco, Marigold Craft & Mexican Hat Dance Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m., 105 min.

Create a paper marigold to keep and learn some Mexican Hat dance moves before relaxing with Pixar’s Coco.

Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Basic Mexican Hat Dance moves will be lead by local dance instructor and Library friend, Dawn Berman. Rated PG, 105 minutes. Bring a blanket or towel.

Music Story Times Join us for a special Story Times featuring local neighborhood friends.

July 11 at 11 a.m. - Music Together July 18 at 11 a.m. - Kid’s Music Round Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Giselle & Pistal Thursdays, July 12 - August 9, 4:45-5:45 p.m., Register for a 15-minute slot Come read to Reading Therapy Dog Giselle or Pistal and their owner Debra Lampert-Rudman. A great way for readers to develop fluency while gaining confidence. For ages 5 and up. To register, please call the library at 609737-0404.

Ongoing: 2018 Adult Summer Reading Club: Libraries Rock! Prize drawings throughout the summer! Pick up entry forms at the circulation desk & submit from 6/1 - 8/10.

There will be an end of the summer grand prize drawing for a Kindle Fire! All books count, including print books, e-books, and audiobooks. Participants must have a Pennington Public Library card to be eligible for prize drawings. Through Aug. 10.

2018 Children’s Summer Reading Club: Libraries Rock! Collect stickers & win prize when you sign up for the Summer Reading Club! Sign up starts Wednesday, June 20th. Register and receive a personal reading log, an activity game board, and a free mustache lip whistle. Stickers will be awarded to mark your progress, and additional prizes will be awarded at the halfway and end points. Also, collect all ten stickers to be entered in a drawing to win a Kindle Fire Kids Edition. You may also earn stickers for attending special summer events. Program ends August 3rd. Geared toward ages 5-10. Ask about our under 5 program! Through Aug. 3.

Homebound delivery: The Pennington Public Library is pleased to announce its newest service, HomeBound Delivery. If patrons can’t get to the library, volunteers will drop of requested books and media to their homes, free of charge. This free service is available Monday through Friday to all Pennington residents with an active library card.

Requests can be made by calling 609-737-0404 or emailing HomeBound@penningtonlibrary.org. The library will attempt same-day delivery for requests made by 11 a.m. and next business day delivery for requests made after 11 a.m.

Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page.

The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to de-stress or just let your inner child out.

English Language Conversation Sessions: Meeting leader Bambi Hegedus has tutored professionally and on a volunteer basis for 25 years. Participants at these relaxed and informal sessions should have some knowledge of English. Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of the participants.

Please e-mail trussell@penningtonlibrary.org for more information and to register. Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life. Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles.

Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome.

Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month.

Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September.

Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our long-running, monthly book discussion group for lively and stimulating conversation. Registration is not necessary. December 7 - Book and Film - Hidden Figures. First Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club: Designed for peo-

ple who barely find enough time to breathe, this book club will read only a short work per month-nothing longer than 120 pages. Dec. 12 - The Lemoine Affair by Marcel Proust. Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): This month’s First Friday Film, The Dark Tower, is screening on Fri., July 6 at 1:30 p.m. A gunslinger battles the sinister Man in Black in a fantasy world that connects to Earth (PG-13, 95 minutes).

Yoga for Success offers simple, but powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. Instruction by a trained Isha facilitator. An introductory class will take place Sat., July 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Learn about replacing typical summer products with powerful non-toxic, essential oils at the Essential Oils 101: Summer Wellness Guide program on Tues., July 10 at 10:00 a.m. This is a child-friendly program. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609737-2610.

Join us for our book group, African-American Authors Spotlight, on Thurs., July 12 at 7 p.m. This month, we’ll discuss contemporary African-American author, Eric Jerome Dickey’s Sleeping with Strangers and Walking with Enemies from the Gideon Series. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-7372610.

Take a cool break at the library on a peaceful Friday afternoon – bring some knitting, coloring, quilting, or other relaxing craft, and share the company of other fellow craft enthusiasts at Relaxing Art Fridays on Fri., July 13, 20 and 27 at 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack.

On Sat., July 14 at 10:00 a.m., take part of our monthly small business-themed seminar presented by SCORE Princeton (Counselors to America’s Small Businesses).

Please call the library for this month’s presentation topic at 609-737-2610.

Bob Kirby is back for Active Aging Fitness. Class takes place on Wed., July 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Join us at our inaugural Gardening Book Club on Tues., July 17 at 10:00 a.m. We will be discussing The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. Green thumb not required.

Our book club, The Short of It, focuses on the short story. Each month we’ll read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month’s author is Doris Lessing and her short stories, “Through the Tunnel,” “Debbie and Julie,” and “No Witchcraft for Sale.” The group meets on Wed., July 18 at 2 p.m. Copies of the stories are available at the branch library.

The Writers Support Group will meet on Tues., July 24 at 6 p.m. at the library. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer’s block and perfecting the craft.

Michael Salas, an experienced community health representative at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, will cover steps that should be taken in preparation for doctor visits,

TOOTH SLENDERIZING

Some patients benefit from a procedure called “interproximal reduction”. Also known as “tooth slenderizing,” this technique involves the removal of a thin layer of tooth enamel from between selected teeth. This enamel reshaping procedure is usually carried out on wide teeth so that they can achieve the desired placement with regard to adjacent and opposing teeth. Many patients have a discrepancy in the width of the upper teeth as compared with the lower teeth. Other patients have a malocclusion (“bad bite”) known as “overjet” which refers to upper teeth that are protruded (the lower teeth are situated some distance behind the upper ones). In these adult patients, narrowing teeth with tooth slenderizing enables the orthodontist to pull back the upper teeth so that they are in a more regular alignment with the lowers.

When determining if reshaping your teeth will work to your benefit, your orthodontist will consider factors like the size and shape of your teeth, their position and alignment, and your facial features. To schedule a consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC, at 609-730-1414. We use the latest technological advances in the industry, such as invisible ceramic braces and Invisalign. Our office is conveniently located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington..

Please visit our website at: www.Bracez4you.com P.S. Interproximal reduction may be used to create the space that is needed to realign crooked and overcrowded teeth.

as well as what to cover in the time spent with the doctor.

By preparing and using the simple tools provided, the visit can flow smoothly and the patient will walk away feeling “heard”. Effective Doctor Visits takes place on Fri., July 27 at 10 a.m. Registration requested at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-737-2610.

Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609-737-2610 to register for a convenient time for help in creating or reviewing your resume.

One-on-one help with library digital resources, like e-books, audiobooks and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-737-2610 or email avanscoy@mcl.org.

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

If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of getting rid of, the library will take them for its local history collection.

Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Summer Reading Program 2018 - “Libraries Rock!”: This 6-8 week summer program is designed to encourage children to keep reading during the months of school vacation. Young readers and soon-to-be readers sign a pledge indicating the number of books they would like to read (or have read to them) during the summer.

There is ice cream at the Boro Bean for each child who achieves his/her goal, as well as an end of summer celebration. The library offers special programs each week related to the summer reading program theme.

Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30, preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in our upstairs Children’s Room for stories, songs and activities.

HPL Book Club: Held on the first Monday of each month, at 7:00pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome.

Traditional Book Club: Meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome.

Cookbook Book Club: The cookbook book club meets in the library on the third Thursday of every other month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Members choose a cookbook – classic, new, hot, or obscure – to pore over every two months. Each member cooks one dish from the book and brings it to the library so everyone can sit down together and discuss the book while eating a feast from the book’s recipes. Check for details on Facebook (“Hopewell Library Cookbook Club”), or contact the library for more information. Books can be obtained through interlibrary loan at the circulation desk.

Hopewell Public Library (466-1625) is located at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available on the website - redlibrary.org, and on Facebook.

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BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 2018 - 10 AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON, COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING THE PENNINGTON CROSSROADS HISTORIC DISTRICT TO INCLUDE THE PENNINGTON AFRICAN CEMETERY. The foregoing ordinance was finally adopted at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on July 2, 2018. The ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and on the Borough web-site. Copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk.

Betty Sterling Borough Clerk HVN, 1x, 7/6/18 Fee: $14.88 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3514 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-018238-17 BETWEEN: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY vs ROBERT GOLDRING, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF EAST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 45 MANNERS ROAD Tax lot 8.03 IN BLOCK 24 Dimensions: (approx): 170 X 398 X 207 X 400 X 37 Nearest Cross Street: WERTSVILLE ROAD - MAILING ADDRESS: 45 MANNERS ROAD, RINGOES, NJ 08551 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $444,436.91 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.

Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, municipal or tax liens that may be due. Prior mortgages, judgments, liens, encumbrances: N/A. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C. (856) 669-5400 DATED: May 1, 2018

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

HVN, 4x, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018, Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3526 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-004872-17 BETWEEN: MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP vs PAULA C. CUNNIUS Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 22 PERRY ROAD Tax lot 38 IN BLOCK 1002 Dimensions: (approx): 75' X 160' Nearest Cross Street: ALEXANDER AVENUE - MAILING ADDRESS: 22 PERRY ROAD, LAMBERTVILLE, NJ 08530 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $183,809.90 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale.

All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC (973) 797-1100 DATED: June 1, 2018

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introduced at the regular township committee meeting on Monday, June 25 actually existed. Yes or no.

Mayor Kuchinski chose the path of least information: “Make an OPRA (Open Public Meetings Act) request and we’ll find out,” he announced.

Really? Mayor Kuchinski wanted a written, formally-submitted information request to the municipal clerk rather than answer a simple yes or no question pertaining to documents that were described in the body of the ordinance as having been “submitted to the mayor.”

Either Mayor Kuchinski actually received the documents, which were said to be “submitted” to him or he did not receive the documents, which were said to be “submitted” to him.

Surely he knows whether the documents actually exist. Yes or no.

Meanwhile, Mayor Kuchinski’s political majority sat in conspicuous silence as he showed himself, once again, to be an embarrassment to the township, similar to this past February 26 when he yelled “bull****” from the dais.

Mayor Kuchinski has shown that he has neither the temperament nor the interest in public accountability to serve on the township committee, much less act as its chair as mayor.

Perhaps, Mayor Kuchinski was absent from school on the day that they taught that elected officials work for the people.

Harvey Lester Titusville

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

HVN, 4x, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018 Fee: $212.04 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3515 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-2561-17

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BETWEEN: PRO CAP 5 STERLING NAT'L BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US BANK vs GORDON E. DARLING, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 567 ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD Tax lot 29 IN BLOCK 36 Dimensions: (approx): IRREGULAR Nearest Cross Street: STOCKTON FLEMINGTON ROAD - MAILING ADDRESS: 567 ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD, SERGEANTSVILLE, NJ 08557 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $78,885.84 the principal and interest secured by its tax sale certificate number 2014-003 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.

Prior liens and encumbrances not extinguished by sale: Open tax quarters and unpaid municipal charges due and owing to Delaware Township: $2,354.36 as of June 4, 2018.

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF GARY C. ZEITZ, L.L.C. (856) 857-1222 DATED: April 11, 2018

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

HVN, 4x, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018 Fee: $212.04 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3520 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-021011-17 BETWEEN: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs EILEEN F. COFFEY, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey

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Premises commonly known as: 9 GRANARY ROAD Tax lot 14.19

IN BLOCK 36

Dimensions: (approx): 125.00FT X 183.00FT X 125.00FT X 183.00FT Nearest Cross Street: RITTENHOUSE ROAD - MAILING ADDRESS: 9 GRANARY ROAD, SERGEANTSVILLE, NJ 08557

HVN, 1x 7/6/18 Fee: $272.80 Affidavit: $15.00

BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 2018 - 12 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A TOW AWAY ZONE ON A PART OF GREEN AVENUE NEAR BROEMEL PLACE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 200-10, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES The foregoing ordinance was introduced and approved on first reading at a meeting of the Pennington Borough Council on July 2, 2018. Said ordinance will be considered further at a Public Hearing to be held at the Regular Council Meeting on August 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., at Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ at which time all interested persons may appear for or against adoption. Said ordinance is posted on the bulletin board in Borough Hall and copies are available to the public in the office of the Borough Clerk.

The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $316,578.71 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale.

All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's a ttorney. ***If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Website is not affiliated with Sheriff's office.

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ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: March 9, 2018

HVN, 1x, 7/6/18 Fee: $17.67 Affidavit: $15.00

HVN, 4x 6/22/18 - 7/13/18, Fee: $219.48 Affidavit: $15.00

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RELIGIOUS NOTES St. Matthews’s Episcopal - The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School.

Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages four years through eighth grade meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under four years.

The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector.

Questions? Call 609-7370985 or visitwww.stmatthewspennington.org.

First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129.

Pennington United Methodist — Regular Sunday Summer worship is at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor.

The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs, including an elevator for wheelchair accessibility, wireless hearing aids and handicapped parking is available. The church is at 60 S. Main St. For further information on youth and adult Sunday school and special programs, call the church office at 609-737-1374 or visit www.pumcnj.com.

St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m.

Monday through Saturday.

The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon.

The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717.

Visit stjamespennington.org for more information.

Hopewell United Methodist — The Morning Worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 8.

The morning message will be given by Rev. Laura Steele. The topic of her sermon will be about Healing Hands. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time.

Adult small group study meets every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Children’s Sunday school will resume again on Sept. 9.

Hopewell United Methodist Church offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. The church is located on 20 Blackwell Ave. It is handicap accessible. For more information about the Church and its programs, please contact Pastor Hillis at (609) 466-0471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.org. You can also visit us on Facebook@HopewellMethodistNJ. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels.

Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad

and Louellen streets.

Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m.

The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609466-0862. The fax number is 609-466-4229.

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

Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music.

The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue.

A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org.

St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation.

The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org.

Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care during the summer is available at 10 a.m., and worship services begin at 10:15 a.m. followed by fellowship time. Communion is the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome!

Christian education programs for children and adults are on summer hiatus and will resume after Labor Day at 9 a.m. There is childcare during the education hour.

There are choirs for children and adults, and a bell choir but there are no regular rehearsals during the summer. Look at our FOCUS newsletter under ‘about us’ section of www. pennpres.org for more information about our changing programs. The church bulletin is also online.

The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. Call 609-7371221 with questions.

First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 11 a.m. the Adult Education class, which is currently studying Romans, meets in the Heritage Room. Youth Christian Education classes will resume in September.

All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public.

The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, six miles south of Lambertville near the foot of the Washington Crossing Bridge. Additional information may be found

by visiting titusvillechurch. org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or calling 609737-1385.

Bethel AME Church Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle.

The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-737-0922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events.

Titusville United Methodist — TUMC offers a weekly Sunday Family Worship Service at 10 a.m.

The TUMC Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

There are small group discussions each month during the summer on the first and third Sundays at 9 a.m.

All are welcome to attend.

TUMC Youth Group meets Sunday evenings, twice a month. Holy Communion is celebrated each month. “Celebration Sunday” is an after-worship coffee hour served every fourth Sunday.

TUMC is known as a “praying church” whose worship style is casual and family-friendly. All are welcome, come as you are. TUMC was founded in 1806, and is located at 7 Church Road in Titusville.

For more information, visit www.titusvilleumc. org or contact the church office 609-737-2622.

St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m.

Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr.

Michael J. Walsh is pastor.

The religious education office phone is 609-7301703. Parish phone is 609737-2015.

Abiding Presence Lutheran — Regular summer worship services are held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. on Sundays mornings. Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service.

The Reverend Marianne Rhebergen is interim pastor of the congregation. For more information, call the church office at 609-8827759.

The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For more information, contact Pastor Marianne Rhebergen at 609-882-7759.

St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only.

The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor.

For more information about the church, call 609466-0939, or visit www. stpeternj.org.

Ascension Lutheran — The church is at 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, Pa. Sundays, worship starts at 10 a.m. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery care for infant through kindergarten is available.

Women of Ascension and/or the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

For information, call 215-497-0447 or visit

www.ascensionweb.org.

Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch. com. Questions? Call 609730-1114.

First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday morning prayer meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m.

Special needs accommodations are available.

Child care and children’s church are held Sundays for infants through fifth grade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings for all ages. The church is at 87 Route 31, Pennington.

Questions? Call 609-7372282.

Central Baptist — The church is at 2015 Penning-

ton Road (Route 31), Ewing. Call 609-882-0337 for information.

Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform temple at 2421 Pennington Road at Denow Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-7308100 or visit www.harsinai. org.

Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing — Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski leads Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that we need not think alike to love alike. Sunday children’s religious education and child care are available. Adult enrichment classes are open to guests.

For information, call 609-737-0515 or visit www.uucwc.org.

His Harvest of Souls Ministries — The nondenominational church holds worship services the first and third Sundays at 3 p.m.

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and the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. The church is at the Harbourton Community Church in Harbourton village, 1516 Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Hopewell Township. For further information, call 609-883-2937.

Community Bible Study — A nondenominational Bible study for women and children. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at Central Baptist Church in Ewing.

To register or visit, call or email Shirley McDonough at 609-771-8819 or charlieshirley@verizon.net.

With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column.

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SDG Scherer Design Group, LLC is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located in the vicinity of 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, Mercer County, NJ 08560. The new facility will consist of a self-support lattice tower at an overall top-height of 180 feet above ground level. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 6118004898-KR c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (413) 281-4650.

HVN, 1x, 7/6/18 Fee: $9.30 BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Borough of Pennington, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey on July 2, 2018 and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such bond ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement.

Copies of the full bond ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $225,000 FOR PRELIMINARY PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL AND INVESTIGATIVE ANALYSIS AND ANY NECESSARY WORK OR IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOROUGH-OWNED LANDFILL AND ANY OTHER RELATED PROPERTIES FOR POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF PENNINGTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $225,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF Purpose: Preliminary planning, environmental and investigative analysis and any necessary work or improvements in connection with the Borough-owned landfill and any other related properties for potential redevelopment purposes, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto, as described in Bond Ordinance #2017-4, finally adopted March 6, 2017 Appropriation: $225,000 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $225,000 Grant Appropriated: A $301,604 grant expected to be received from the State of New Jersey Economic Development Authority Section 20 Costs: $225,000 Useful Life: 40 years Elizabeth Sterling, Clerk HVN, 1x, 7/6/18 Fee: $37.20 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3412 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-024478-16 BETWEEN: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs PHILIP R. MATLACK, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 66 BRITTON ROAD Tax lot 21 IN BLOCK 26 Dimensions: (approx): 243 X 178 X 239 X 15 X 163 Nearest Cross Street: ON THE CENTERLINE OF BRITTON ROAD, NEAR SANDBROOK HEADQUARTERS ROAD. Mailing Address: 66 Britton Road, Stockton, NJ 08559 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $228,256.83 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.

The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority.

Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited liens priority of any condominium/homeowner association liens which may exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

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

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

HVN, 4x 6/22/18 - 7/13/18, Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3516 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-025864-17 BETWEEN: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY vs JAMES F. COTTRELL, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 63 RITTENHOUSE ROAD Tax lot 16.01 IN BLOCK 39 Dimensions: (approx): 7.06 AC. Nearest Cross Street: SANDY RIDGE ROAD - MAILING ADDRESS: 63 RITTENHOUSE ROAD, STOCKTON, NJ 08559 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $1,192,986.82 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.

Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 2018* Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF STERN & EISENBERG, PC (609) 397-9200 DATED: May 18, 2018

FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY

HVN, 4x, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00

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