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Pennington School Global Studies students present climate policy proposals The Pennington School’s Global Studies students participated in the 2021 Global Economic Forum (GEF), sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. The 2021 forum brought teams of high school students together on March 2 in a virtual mock competition for funding from the World Bank. Students were tasked with proposing projects to combat climate change and inequity, according to information provided by the school. During a full-day conference, students presented their climate policy proposals to a panel of judges. Two of Pennington’s teams won first place and first runnerup. In first place were Aidan Medina ’22, Avani Prakash ’22 and Daniel Sampaio ’22, who proposed a solar water heating system for Russia. In second place were Chloe Boocock ’22, Jack
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Mercer County Military Action Council supports military personnel, their families Two Mercer County residents with ties to the Armed Forces have founded the Mercer County Military Action Council (MCMAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the service members and the mission of Joint Base McGuire-DixLakehurst (JB MDL), as well as active-duty personnel, reservists, guardsmen, veterans and their respective families living in local towns. Regina Arcuri of Robbinsville and William “Bill” Cleave of Pennington, both honorary commanders at JB MDL, created this nonprofit organization in January. They joined forces with Alan Gilmore, an attorney from Pennington, and David A. Lauer, CPA of Hamilton, to complete the council’s executive board, according to information provided by MCMAC. Arcuri, chairwoman of MCMAC, encourages Mercer County area business owners, local government officials and residents to join the organization. “We need a military support organization here in Mercer County not only to support the service members and the mission of the base, but also to inform local businesses that they can tap into a highly skilled and responsible workforce,” she said in the statement. Arcuri has been active in other military support organizations based in Ocean and Burlington counties for years. She soon realized that many military families
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live and work in Mercer County, many of whom silently struggle to fit into their adopted (and often temporary) communities, she said in the statement. “These families would benefit from a military support organization located close to home,” she said in the statement. “Supporting the base and these families helps everyone who lives in our county.
We all need each other.” Cleave, vice chairman of the organization, noted that his father served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, including the DDay invasion at Omaha Beach, and then in the reserves during the Korean War. His parents, he said, taught him to honor the See MILITARY, Page 3A
County’s proposed 2021 budget calls for flat tax rate Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has presented to the County Board of Commissioners his administration’s proposed 2021 budget, a $332.2 million spending plan that stays within the state-mandated 2% cap and would result in no change in the overall county tax rate. Hughes presented an overview of his administration’s budget proposal to the commissioners on March 11, who will review the document over the coming weeks before voting on its adoption. Of the total budget, $269 million would be collected through property taxes, the same levy as last year. The overall county tax rate would remain at 58 cents per $100 of assessed value, according to information provided by the county.
“This document represents our effort to provide the best possible government in the most cost-effective manner to the taxpayer,” Hughes said in the statement. “The fact of the matter is that many of our residents are suffering because of the pandemic, and it is up to us to tighten our belts and hold the line.” A resident’s actual tax rate will rise or fall depending on his or her municipality once the county rate is equalized to reflect the difference between municipal property assessments and property market values. The budget proposes that $14 million of the county’s surplus be used, leaving a $21 million balance, according to the statement.
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The Hopewell Township Police Department will hold its Youth Police Academy this summer for any Hopewell Valley resident presently completing the seventh or eighth grade. Class times are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16-20. Graduation will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. The classroom curriculum will include such topics as criminal law, arrest search and seizure, criminal investigation, traffic stops/motor vehicle law, physical fitness training, the court system, juvenile law, crime prevention, evidence collection and patrol practices. There will be demonstrations on the use of police equipment, radar and drug identification. Application are available for pickup at the Timberlane Middle School Main Office, 51 S. Timberlane Dr., Pennington; the Hopewell Township Police Department in the same complex as the municipal building; or at www.hopewelltwp.org. All applications must be completed and returned to the Hopewell Township Police
Department no later than 4 p.m. June 18. The class will be limited to 20 students. COVID-19 protocols will be in place (mask usage, social distancing, sanitizing, etc.). If it becomes necessary to cancel the academy as a result of COVID-19, enrollees will be notified immediately. Questions should be directed to Sgt. Louis Vastola at 609-737-3100, ext. 5320. Hopewell Theater’s reopening plans will focus on ensuring the comfort of patrons. Staff members are collaborating with health officials and industry professionals to create a safe environment for a future reopening. Residents can share their input, confidentially, on reopening plans by taking a survey at www.surveymonkey.com/ r/9LC366S The Mercer County Park Commission announced the third year of “Eyes on Eagles” programming to celebrate the four pairs of bald eagles that nest in Mercer County, including two pairs that have chosen county parks for nest sites.
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The Park Commission, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF) and the Wildlife Center Friends are partnering to host both in-person and virtual eagle viewing programs throughout the spring nesting season. In-person public nest viewing programs will be held at the West Picnic Area at Mercer County Park. Naturalists and guides will be on hand to help the public safely view bald eagles with spotting scopes for a closer look. “Eyes on Eagles” in-person nest viewings will be held on the second Sunday and fourth Friday of the month, from 1-3 p.m., through May 9. Masks and social distancing are required. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Two virtual “Eyes on Eagles” panel discussions will offer an even closer look at life in the nest on April 29 and June 3 at 7 p.m. The Park Commission will air up-todate video footage of the nest featuring two important stages in eaglet development. During the Zoom-based program, expert panelists will supply commentary on eagle behavior, biology and conservation. Registration is required for these free public programs by visiting http://mercercountyparks.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery#!/activities/ eyes-eagles For the safety of the eagles, all viewing will be done from a distance. Bald eagles and many bird species are sensitive during their nesting season. Park patrons must remain on marked trails at all times; disturbance to wildlife will cause harm, where they may refuse to return in the future. Public programs will provide important tips to park users on “eagle etiquette,” including information on federal regulations prohibiting the disturbance of bald eagle nests. Local and regional wildlife photographers are encouraged to share their images of the breeding eagles through email or social media. Images can be emailed to parksinfo@mercercounty.org with the photographer’s name, or shared through social media by tagging or mentioning the Mercer County Park Commission on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If posting pictures of eagles in Mercer County parks, tag the Park Commission and use the hashtag #capitalcountyeagles. Credit will be given to the photographers if outside photos are shared.
To learn more about bald eagle programming opportunities, visit www.mercercountyparks.org or www.conservewildlifenj.org. Stuart Country Day School’s Summer Camp registration is open. Stuart is planning for an in-person and online camp experience for boys and girls ages 2-16 from June 7 to Aug. 6. Campers will explore Stuart’s 55-acre wooded campus at 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, develop new athletic skills, discover the artist within, hone their writing and leadership skills, and find their voices both on paper and on stage. Summer programs are taught by Stuart faculty and coaches. Sibling discount granted automatically beginning with the second child. Lunch through the FLIK dining service. Before and after care will not be offered out of an abundance of caution. Register at www.stuartschool.org/summer. Summer programs at Princeton Day School (PDS), 650 The Great Road, Princeton, will be offered from June 14 to Aug. 9, with co-ed full-day and half-day programs for campers pre-K to Grade 12. This year PDS varsity coaches will lead camps in squash, basketball and baseball. Or, take part in Crazy for Clay, tennis, chess, other sports, water play and more. New offerings include Piñatas & Parties, Bridges & Towers, and Puppetry & Storytelling. Campers do not have to be PDS students to attend. Pre-camp and extended day options are available. Visit www.pds.org/summer-programs/ or call 609-924-6700, ext. 1342 for more information, or to register. NAMI In Our Own Voice (NAMI En Nuestra Propia Voz) is a program by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Jersey chapter geared toward community education and reducing the stigma of mental health, as trained volunteers share their lived experience of mental health recovery. To schedule a presentation at a school, PTA meeting, congregation, town hall, support group or professional training,
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Council Continued from Page 1A sacrifices of the men and women in uniform and their families. “Helping to establish this organization is my way of paying it forward,” he said in the statement. Both Arcuri, who retired last year as a deputy director of New Jersey Lottery after more than 30 years with the state agency, and Cleave, co-owner of Flagship Insurance Agency in Pennington, have been involved in the Honorary Commander Program at JB MDL for several years, according to the statement. Arcuri joined the installation’s first group of honorary commanders inducted into the emeritus program when it was created in 2017. The purpose of the Honorary Commander Program is to increase public awareness of the installation’s mission and to foster a supportive relationship between military commanders and civic leaders. The goal is to educate civilian volunteers on the various missions of each service branch and to encourage communication between installation commanders and sur-
rounding towns. Honorary commanders are required to complete condensed training exercises that mimic those of service members in their respective branches, tour base operations to learn the mission of each branch, attend base ceremonies, and spend time with service members to understand how local communities can better assist them, according to the statement. MCMAC will allow Arcuri and Cleave to continue the important work of communicating the base’s mission and goals, as well as the needs of service members and military families, to its membership, who, in turn, will further the message to their friends and family, according to the statement. Arcuri said it has been their privilege to serve as honorary commanders. “Through that program Bill and I became acutely aware of the base’s economic impact on New Jersey,” Arcuri said in the statement. “It’s now up to MCMAC to educate local government officials, business leaders and residents as to how they can help maintain this valuable asset that
benefits all of us.” Gilmore, of The Gilmore Firm LLC, serves as secretary of the organization, while Lauer serves as treasurer. “Joining MCMAC is an easy way to show that you care about the people who help to protect our country,” Gilmore said in the statement, adding that his father was a Marine who fought in the Pacific Rim during World War II. “His service is a source of pride that should be recognized by everyone and should not be taken for granted, which will hopefully promote and continue the tradition of service.” Lauer, a partner in Five Points Financial in Hamilton, has worked with many military personnel during his accounting career. “Without fail, I have found them to be the most respectful, appreciative, and forthright group of individuals to work with,” Lauer said in the statement. “Paying it back by joining the Mercer County Military Action Council’s executive board was a decision I made without hesitation.” Aside from hosting fundraisers and
military appreciation events, MCMAC will hold networking events so local business leaders can meet base commanders and procurement agents. The organization will also encourage local businesses to tap into the talent on base and offer transitioning service members an opportunity to use their skills in the civilian workplace. MCMAC is now accepting sponsorships and memberships through its website. For more information about the Mercer County Military Action Council, visit www.mcmilitaryactioncouncil.org.
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“It has been my policy to keep a healthy balance in our surplus fund to cover unforeseen circumstances,” Hughes said in the statement. “While no one could have imagined living through a pandemic, our fiscal prudence over the years has helped us weather this unprecedented storm.”
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THE STATE WE’RE IN
Friday, March 26, 2021
By Michele S. Byers
Amphibians on the move!
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he days are longer and warmer, an unmistakable cue to New Jersey’s hibernating amphibians – frogs, salamanders and toads – that it’s time to leave their winter hideaways and start mating. The first warm, rainy nights of spring produce a frenzy of amphibian activity, as spotted salamanders, Jefferson salamanders, wood frogs and spring peepers emerge from below ground and head straight to vernal pools to breed. It’s not a long way – perhaps a few hundred yards – but it can be dangerous for the amphibians, according to David Wheeler, executive director of the nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. “For them, it’s a journey after being stationary all winter. They’re just waking up, so to speak.” Not only are amphibians operating at less than full strength, in many cases they must cross busy roadways. “New Jersey is the most densely populated state, so we have roads bisecting their winter areas and vernal pools,” Wheeler said. With the help of volunteers, the Conserve Wildlife Foundation for nearly 20 years has played “amphibian crossing guard” at key locations in Warren and Sussex counties, slowing or stopping traffic to make sure the critters don’t get run over. Last year, the amphibian migration was already underway when COVID-19 forced the Conserve Wildlife Foundation to cut back its amphibian crossing program. This year, Wheeler said, the program will continue, but with a reduced number of volunteers who will wear masks and keep a safe distance apart. The exact date the amphibians start moving is unpredictable: It can be as early as February if the winter is mild, or as late as April if the ground is still partly frozen or covered with snow. A rainy or misty night with temperatures in the mid-40s or above is ideal. Darkness and rain help the amphibians move without being detected by predators like owls and raccoons. At the peak, hundreds or even thousands of amphibians will move simultaneously toward the same pool. The
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full migration usually takes place over the course of three to six nights – not necessarily consecutive – with perfect weather conditions. Amphibians breed in vernal pools, also known as intermittent or ephemeral ponds, to achieve the best survival odds for their eggs and tadpoles. Vernal pools dry up each summer, so they don’t support fish that would otherwise eat up all the eggs and larvae. The word “vernal” means “of, in, or appropriate to spring.” Vernal pools get their water from snowmelt, rain and rising groundwater, so they’re at their fullest in spring. New Jersey has an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 vernal pools, and most should have plenty of water this spring because of February’s record-breaking snows. Want to see this amazing natural spectacle? The best place to go is Beekman Road in East Brunswick, which is closed to traffic on peak amphibian migration nights. The East Brunswick Environmental Commission encourages members of the public to come out to watch and take photos as salamanders and frogs cross the road to get to their vernal pools. For more information and directions, go to www.friendsebec.com/salamander-migration-updates. If you can’t make it to an amphibian migration, try listening for the amazing sounds of a frog chorus in wetlands near you. What might you hear? One of the earliest frogs to sing is the Northern spring peeper. This tiny woodland frog is known for the males’ mating call—a high-pitched whistling or peeping sound repeated rapidly. The faster and louder male peepers sing, the better their chances of finding a mate. Peepers congregate near water and often sing in trios, with the deepestvoiced frog starting the call. “To me, the peepers are like the official start of spring,” Wheeler said. A female peeper heeding the male’s call will lay 750 to 1,200 eggs, which are fertilized as they are laid. Eggs hatch within two days to two weeks, depending on temperature, and the tadpoles transform into frogs over six to 12 weeks. Wood frogs also begin breeding in early spring and can be found in the same vernal pools as peepers. Male wood frogs sound like ducks with their quack-like calls day and night to attract mates. Females lay masses of 1,000 to 3,000 eggs, which are fertilized by the males and will hatch between nine and 30 days later.
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• Pain when urinating • Leaking stool or difficulty controlling gas • Constipation • Seeing or feeling a bulge or heaviness from the vagina • Pain in the pelvis, hip, abdomen, thigh or lower back • Erectile dysfunction • Pain with intercourse Although all genders may be affected, women are particularly vulnerable to pelvic floor disorders. In addition, children can also experience pelvic floor disorders. Common signs of a pelvic floor disorder in children include constipation and bed-wetting. Causes According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the main cause of pelvic floor disorders is pregnancy and vaginal childbirth. Other causes, according to ACOG and the NIH, include: • Conditions that put pressure on the abdomen. These include being overweight or obese, chronic constipation or chronic straining to have a bowel movement, heavy lifting, chronic coughing from smoking or health problems. • Getting older. The pelvic floor muscles can weaken with age and with menopause. • Having weaker tissues. Some people are born with conditions that affect the strength of the connective tissues that make up the pelvic floor. • Surgery. Previous hysterectomy and prior pelvic floor surgery are associated with higher risks of pelvic floor disorders.
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For decades, experts thought New Jersey had only 15 native frog and toad species. Then, in 2011, the green treefrog – a species whose range is currently expanding in the U.S. – was added to the list. The next year brought even bigger news – the discovery of an entirely “new” species, the Atlantic Coast leopard frog. The Atlantic Coast leopard frog had likely been living in the wetlands and ponds of New Jersey, New York and other states for thousands of years. Since the 1930s, it was suspected to be distinct from other leopard frog species. But it wasn’t until the advent of modern DNA analysis that science proved it’s a unique species. The full New Jersey range of Atlantic Coast leopard frogs isn’t yet known, but the Conserve Wildlife Foundation is working to find out. For the last few years, they have surveyed various wetland locations for Atlantic Coast leopard frogs. “We have a number of locations highlighted for this year that haven’t been surveyed yet,” Wheeler said. “It’s exciting.” Don’t miss the opportunity to explore and enjoy this spring’s amphibian migration! And urge your local elected officials to protect vernal pools. New Jerseyans might be surprised to learn that our state’s vernal pools have little protection and can often be filled, except in certain parts of the Highlands and Pinelands. Two decades ago, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection tried to adopt rules to protect vernal ponds statewide but was rebuffed by litigation from the NJ Builders Association. To learn more about the Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s amphibian crossing program, go to www.conservewildlifenj.org/protecting/projects/amphibian_crossing/. To see a list of New Jersey’s amphibian species – and listen to recorded frog and toad calls – go to www.state. nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/fieldguide_herps.htm. And for information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources – including amphibian habitat – visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
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• Race. Certain groups of women, such as White or Latina women, appear to be a higher risk for some pelvic floor disorders. Just as the muscles in the rest of your body can become tight, so can the muscles in your pelvic floor, which can lead to pain and dysfunction. Anxiety, stress, poor posture and the way you breathe can all also affect your pelvic floor. Treatment If you experience signs of a pelvic floor disorder, talk to your doctor. Treatment can help relieve symptoms and enable you to take back control. At the Center for Pelvic Wellness, with locations in Plainsboro and Monroe, treatment includes a comprehensive exam, fluid and dietary education, pelvic floor physical therapy and collaboration with physicians for other treatment options including medication and surgery. Physical therapy for pelvic floor disorders can help people regain awareness, control, and coordination of their pelvic floor muscles. Therapy typically involves exercises to stretch and strengthen the pelvic floor and core muscles along with tools like biofeedback, real time ultrasound, lasers, and electrical stimulation to make you more aware of the correct way to use your pelvic floor muscles. Physical therapists may also teach you breathing techniques to support the pelvic floor and work with you to identify and correct postural problems. In addition, as part of its ongoing community education programming, Princeton Health Community Wellness offers health, fitness, and pelvic health education for adults and children. Prevention Pelvic floor disorders may not be entirely preventable, but there are steps you can take to improve your pelvic function and stay healthy. • Exercise. Staying physically active can help you maintain a healthy weight and take pressure off your pelvic floor. Exercises that focus on contracting, relaxing, and elongating your pelvic muscles are also beneficial. • Avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol, which tend to stimulate the bladder. • Eat a well balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables. Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet and staying hydrated may help relieve constipation. • Practice mindfulness. Being mindful of your posture, your breathing, and your stress levels can help support your pelvic health. Breathing exercises can also help relax your mind and body, and have a positive effect on the pelvic floor muscles. Most important, don’t ignore signs of a pelvic floor disorder in the hope they’ll go away on their own. By seeking treatment early, you can regain function and control so that you can return to the activities that you enjoy. To find an urogynecologist affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, call 1-888-742-7496, or visit www. princetonhcs.org. To schedule an appointment at the Center for Pelvic Wellness, call 609-395-3020. The center is accepting appointments at its Monroe location. Rebecca Keller, PT, MSPT, PRPC, is a certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner and the rehabilitation coordinator for the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Center for Pelvic Wellness.
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Musician Ricky Byrd ‘comes back stronger’ with second single off album
Guitarist/singer-songwriter/producer Ricky Byrd released the second single from his album “Sobering Times” on March 19. Following the release of first single “Together,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer presents his second single “I Come Back Stronger.” Continuing Byrd’s journey as a recovery troubadour, “I Come Back Stronger,” co-written with Richie Supa, spreads a message of hope and resilience to those who struggle with addiction and substance abuse. “It’s about the lessons life puts in front of us at every turn,” Byrd said in a pre-
pared statement. “Whether we are willing to learn from them is the big question. I believe we can learn way more from our failures than our successes. So in the words of Mr. [Frank] Sinatra … pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.” As Byrd says, “with music and lyrics we press on and pass it on….” “Sobering Times” will be released on April 9 via BFD/The Orchard. To listen to “Together,” visit https:// orcd.co/RickyByrdTogether Pre-order the album at https://orcd.co/ RickyByrdSoberingTimes Although best known for his time with
Joan Jett The Blackhearts, Byrd has also recorded and played with Roger Daltrey, and toured with Ian Hunter and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, respectively. He has shared stages with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Smokey Robinson, and Mavis Staples, among others. For more information on Ricky Byrd, visit www.rickybyrd.com/
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Ricky Byrd released “I Come Back Stronger,” the second single off his album “Sobering Times,” on March 19.
HomeFront wants to set world record for collecting diapers and baby wipes By LEA KAHN
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HomeFront wants to collect 250,000 diapers and wipes by Mother’s Day on May 9 so it can land a spot in the Guinness World Records book – but more importantly, to help families who cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and the working poor, operates its own Diaper Resource Center in a blue warehouse building at its Family Preservation Campus in Ewing Township. The nonprofit group’s headquarters is in Lawrence Township. While the Mother’s Day diaper drive aims to set a world record, it is also another way to honor the donors’ own mothers who cared for them and also to help another set of mothers take care of the children they love, HomeFront officials said. Diapers of all sizes are needed. Diapers and wipes may be dropped off weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at HomeFront’s headquarters at 1880 Princeton Ave. in Lawrence Township. They may also be dropped off on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was hard for parents to find enough money in the budget to pay for diapers and wipes, HomeFront officials said. One in three mothers nationwide cannot afford enough diapers, which cost an average of $80 per month per child. There are no state or federal child safety net programs that allocate dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers. Food stamps cannot be used to pay for diapers, and that’s why HomeFront’s Diaper Resource Center is so important, HomeFront officials said. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have distributed more than 630,000 diapers and wipes,” said Catherine Cozzi, HomeFront’s Resource Network director. “Our shelves are getting bare. We need to restock so we can continue to be there for families who are suffering.”
The Diaper Resource Center creates some room in the budget so that families who are trying to make ends meet can have help in getting diapers. If that need goes unmet, parents need to make hard choices – like less frequent diaper changes. “We have seen the most horrific cases of diaper rash because parents change diapers on a set schedule, as opposed to when there is a need, because they just don’t have enough diapers,” said Connie Mercer, Homefront’s executive director. Diapers are a necessity to keep a child healthy, and the kind of shame that parents feel when they can’t keep their baby clean is overwhelming, Mercer said. But it’s more than just having enough diapers to keep a baby clean and dry, HomeFront officials said. Without diapers, a baby cannot take part in early childhood education, and without childcare, parents cannot hold down a job. Most childcare programs require parents to provide diapers. “This is about helping parents work. If children need access to disposable diapers to attend a daycare program, without those diapers parents can’t go to work,” Mercer said. “Childcare is a critical link to help families get to work, and diapers are a key part of that.” The Diaper Resource Center, which opened in 2018, had been a dream for Mercer since the days when a group of women – herself included – visited the motels along Brunswick Pike in Lawrence Township to feed hungry, homeless families. “I had this dream for years. The moms would ask if we had diapers for them. We could not meet that need, and it broke my heart,” said Mercer, who founded HomeFront. While there are food banks that help families in need of food, such a resource does not exist for diapers and wipes. HomeFront’s Diaper Resource Center has stepped into the void and provides diapers to families in need, Mercer said.
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riday, March 19, the windy day before the arrival of spring, blew me away when I had the good fortune to bump into a climate strike in Princeton’s Hinds Plaza. Late in the afternoon, I found myself in the midst of a dozen masked young people, chanting “Our Planet/Our future, Our Water/Our Future, Our Air/Our Future” and carrying signs about loving, sustaining and saving our planet. Earth Day on April 22 was four weeks away – so what were these youngsters doing? They were “striking” to make the point that every day ought to be Earth Day – the celebration and nurturing of the earth should be ongoing. These teenagers apparently took to heart the wisdom of Princeton’s well known social justice and community activist Albert Hinds, whose words are inscribed on the plaza’s gates: “It Is Always the Right Time To Do the Right Thing.” Princeton High School (PHS) junior Harmonie Ramsden organized the Princeton Youth Climate Week Strike (PYCW) and other advocacy activities with the help of her “team” that included PHS adult advisors Ken Kurtzig, Meredith Soden and James Smirk; along with students Yaw Asante, Aurora Yuan, Jane Bennett, Neha Viswanathan, Abby Walden, Joycelyn Brobbey and Amy Colhoun. The climate change advocacy initiative, conceived by Harmonie, was actually a 10day festival that ran from March 11-21 . “The PYCW festival aimed to help youth find an outlet for their creativity and climate frustrations through a multifaceted approach that targets the interests of our generation. We will be the ones to resolve the current crisis of environment degradation—this is a precursor to future environmental advocacy,” said Harmonie,
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who noted that the other activities included a virtual advocacy strike, sewing reusable masks, letter writing campaign, tree planting and a session on environmental journalism. The project grew from an honor that Harmonie received a few months ago. She was selected last October as one of only 16 finalists in the international Project Green Challenge (PGC). PGC participants are “challenged to envision and work toward the healthy, just, and resilient future they want to thrive in.” Since launching in 2011, PGC has built a movement of young leaders, engaging 145,032 students directly and tens of millions indirectly on 9,700+ campuses, in 50 states and 188 countries. The movement invites and inspires youth to join together to change the world. The seed for Harmonie’s environmental activism, however, was planted about three years ago when she and her family lived in Davidson, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte. With a population of about 13,000 people and often cited as one of the best places to live in North Carolina, Davidson inspired Harmonie to fight a development project that she felt would ruin one of Davidson’s best assets – open space that invited people to enjoy the outdoors. “My family’s house was on a cul-de-sac that was surrounded by a forest with walking trails and a pond. We found out that the mayor was supporting a plan to turn the
Harmonie Ramsden at the Climate Strike on March 19 on the Princeton University campus.
wooded area, a favorite recreational site for my family and friends, into a hotel,” Harmonie said. With help from her younger sister Keegan – 18 months younger – and two other friends, plus support from her parents, Harmonie launched a campaign to protest the hotel plans. She made her position known by attending town hall meetings and hosting lemonade stands, with the lemonade sales financing her campaign. “We spread the word, the mayor was voted out of office in the next election, and the hotel project was stopped completely,” she said. When the family moved to Princeton, Harmonie found her new home town to be fertile turf for environmental and local government activism, and the high school embraced Harmonie’s activism and supported her save-the-planet initiative.
She assured me that her environmental advocacy efforts are no passing fancy. “No matter what I study or what path I take as far as a career, I always will be an environmental activist,” she said in acknowledgement of the fact that what good is an interesting profession or joyful lifestyle, if there were no earth in which to enjoy it? Several of the sign’s slogans that I saw during the strike struck chords with me as being perfect for getting a message to stick. What I stand for is what I stand on. Respect existence or expect resistance. Be part of the solution, not the pollution. Like the oceans, we rise. The Earth should not be hotter than Danny DeVito. My slogan would say: Go Harmonie, With A Bit of Dissonance, You are Making Beautiful Music.
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ver the p a s t f e w years, General Motors (GM) has spent a lot of time and money trying to “spice up” its Buick brand. First introduced in 1904 – 117 years ago – this iconic American brand had come to reprePeter Perrotta sent a solid, good quality automobile that perhaps lacked some pizzaz but was the kind of car your grandfather would own. In recent years, GM has jazzed up its Buick line making it more contemporary looking. It also juiced its ad campaign for the brand – especially television commercials – attempting to reach out to a younger generation demographic. Five years ago, it introduced a totally new compact crossover SUV to its lineup, the Envision. The Envision was truly unique. It was actually initially introduced in China in 2014 and was sold under its Chinese name: “Ang Ke Wei.” In the summer of 2016 it first went on sale in the United States making it the first Chinese-built GM vehicle to ever be sold in America. For 2021 Buick gave the Envision a makeover making it sportier and more aggressive looking while maintaining its luxury status. More than 90% of the Envision’s parts are made in China, including its engine and transmission. This vehicle’s final assembly plant is located in the Yantai Etdz province in China. I recently settled behind the wheel of a 2021 Buick Envision Essence FWD for one week to put this newly redesigned model through its paces.
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Overall, this version of the Envision is somewhat luxurious – not up to the snuff of a BMW or Mercedes – but it sits on the fringes of luxury. It is very comfortable. The ride is smooth – albeit not overly nimble or athletic – and it’s plenty roomy. The interior ergonomics are solid, but not overly impressive. The Essence version of the Envision I tested carries a base sticker price of $35,800. My tester had a bottom line sticker price – with added options and destination and delivery – of $39,990. The technology package, a $2,500 option, includes an upgraded 10-inch touch screen and a Bose 9 speaker sound system. One thing I really thought was a great new design feature for this Envision was how they positioned the 10-inch touch screen that literally controls all of the car’s functions. The front dash is designed such that the 10-inch touch screen protrudes out a bit and is angled toward the driver. This is a fantastic design concept that more car makers should embrace. It enables the driver to more easily see and interact with the touch screen without having to stretch your neck or hands around to touch or see the screen. In most cars these days, these screens, no matter how fancy or impressive, are still mounted flat into the dash and not angled towards the driver’s sight line. The design and layout of the screen in the Envision is truly awesome. It allows the driver to safely interact with the touch screen controls for navigation, phone, music or climate without having to take your eyes off of the road. I think this is a much safer system than provided for in most vehicles these days. The Envision Essence I drove came equipped with a 2.0 liter, four-cylinder turbo charged engine that puts out 228 horsepower. This power plant is paired with a nine-speed transmission. I found the Essence model to be adequately powered and smooth. It won’t
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Arts Council of Princeton faces challenges with creativity A year ago on March 16, the Arts Council of Princeton announced the temporary closure of the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts due to growing concerns about COVID-19. After a year that challenged everything we knew to be true, we’ve never been so grateful, or so proud, of the community we’ve built here together. Facing a challenge with creativity is nothing new to Arts Council community, but the onset of COVID-19 propelled this instinct to new heights. Within days, plans were hatched for a community mask-making project that would ultimately provide more than 2,000 free fabric masks to members of our community. Simultaneously, we launched apART together, a series of art-making opportunities that helped people feel less alone at the height of lockdown isolation. Particularly special was our Community Sketchbook Project, prompting hundreds of drawings and journal entries documenting the authors’ feelings. We were there to listen and to applaud the effort it takes to express one’s true sentiments when maybe, we were their only ear. Our educational offerings and outreach programs to low-income seniors and children quickly pivoted online, allowing our dedicated students to maintain a morsel of normalcy and continue to make art at
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Grover Cleveland’s birthday commemorated in the Princeton Cemetery On a damp and chilly day, a handful of soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, along with Princeton Mayor Mark Freda, gathered to lay a wreath at the grave of former U.S. President Grover Cleveland in the Princeton Cemetery. The annual ceremony was held March 18, on what would have been Cleveland’s 184th birthday. Cleveland is the only president to have served two nonconsecutive terms; the Democrat served from 1884-88 and from 1892-96. Cleveland settled in Princeton after he left the White House in 1897. He purchased Westland at 15 Hodge Road and became involved in town matters. He became a trustee of Princeton University. He died in 1908 of a heart attack. The wreath-laying ceremony, hosted by the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, is managed by the White House Military Office. The White House Military Office is responsible for coordinating the annual placement of presidential wreaths at tombs and resting places of former presidents and other famous Americans, and at certain memorials of historic significance. Freda welcomed the small group. He said he was honored that Cleveland had chosen Princeton as his retirement home, and that it is an honor that the Princeton Cemetery was chosen as his final resting place. During the ceremony, musician/soldiers from the 78th Army Band, part of the 99th Readiness Division, played the national anthem and “Taps.” Maj. Gen. Mark Palzer, the 99th Readiness Division’s commanding general, said one of Cleveland’s greatest accomplishments was welcoming the placement of the Statue of Liberty in 1886, commemorating the centennial of the United States of America. “During the dedication ceremony, President Cleveland said, ‘We will not forget that Liberty has made her home here, nor shall her chosen alter be neglected. Willing votaries will constantly keep alive its fires,’ ” Palzer said. Those “willing votaries” at the 2 million-plus Active, Guard and Reserve soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and government civilians, he said. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol that is inspirational, and that shows that the United States is worth fighting for, Palzer said. Americans, both civilian and military, fight for American ideals. America breeds patriotism, he said. “The Statue of Liberty will endure not just because of its physical presence, but because it evokes the spirit of freedom and liberty, which makes us Americans. May she forever hold her flame aloft,” Palzer said.
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Princeton Mayor Mark Freda, second from right, and Maj. Gen. Mark Palzer, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, third from right, pay their respects to President Grover Cleveland during a wreath-laying ceremony March 18 hosted by the 99th RD at the former president’s gravesite in Princeton Cemetery.
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OPEN EMOTION When attending a funeral that features an open casket, visitors should prepare to view the body of the deceased. While there is no obligation to approach the casket, many find that viewing the body provides a chance to say a prayer or a final goodbye to the deceased. Understandably, some people become emotional when viewing the body. For anyone who wants to view the body but is afraid of becoming overwhelmed, it may be best to approach the casket with another person. Otherwise, those who are initially reluctant to view the body may find themselves growing more comfortable with the idea in an atmosphere where others so readily accept the practice as a means of gaining closure.
2560 Pennington Road, Pennington NJ www.WilsonApple.com Wilson-Apple Funeral Home Robert A. Wilson, Owner NJ Lic # 2520
609-737-1498
Cromwell-Immordino Memorial Home
Joseph A. Immordino, Jr., Manager NJ Lic # 4231
Wilson-Apple Funeral Home
R. Asher Wilson, Manager NJ Lic # 3823/Pa Lic # FD-000766
609-737-1498
Timothy F. Reeg Funeral Director Timothy F. Reeg, Manager NJ Lic # 3982/Pa Lic # FD-013977-E
609-392-1039
Commonly, funeral homes have a number of caskets that you can choose from, including cloth-covered caskets, as well as caskets made from various woods and metals. It is also possible to customize many of the caskets to pay a fitting tribute to your loved one. If you are interested in learning more about the services we offer, please call 609-737-2900. We are located at 21 North Main St. Continuous Family Service Since 1881. QUOTE: “When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
Serving Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough, Lawrenceville, Ewing, Pennington, Titusville, Blawenburg, and Princeton.
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WEST WINDSOR, NEW JERSEY BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE 1-, 2- and 3- BEDROOM RENTAL APARTMENTS
THE ARBOR BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH, REALTORSâ HONORS MERCER COUNTY SALES ASSOCIATES WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORSâ recently honored Mercer County Sales Associates for their exemplary sales performance in 2020 with a variety of awards.
Rocco D’Armiento Team: Chairman’s Circle Diamond Award. “This award is due to a great team effort with everyone working hard in difficult times,” remarks Rocco D’Armiento. Team members, led by D’Armiento, include Angel Spector, Robert Desimone, Leikonya Bupivi and Tara O’Connor. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s largest provider of total home services and largest residential broker-
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APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE, AT HOUSINGQUEST.COM OR BY EMAIL: WESTWINDSOR@HOUSINGQUEST.COM PIAZZA ASSOCIATES, INC. 216 ROCKINGHAM ROW, PRINCETON, NJ 08540 (609) 786-1100 EXT.5 MON-THU 9:30AM - 5:00PM, FRI 9:30AM-4:00PM
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Terebey Relocation Team: Elite Circle Award & Chairman’s Circle Diamond Award. Team members, led by John A. Terebey and John Terebey, Jr., include George Terebey, Ayodele Abiona, Cherie Davis, Brenden Delaney, Christopher Giannino, Yang Li, Haley Milano, Ann Marie Monteiro, Debra Schuster, Suneel “Sunny” Sharad, Steve Takacs and Xuemei “Mei” Zhao.
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Congratulations to Elite Circle Award Winners in Top 100+ of Company HallMark Platinum Group: Elite Circle Award & Chairman’s Circle Diamond Award. Team members, led by Donna Murray and Lisa Candella-Hulbert, include Cynthia Bol, Caitlin Brendel, Kevin Davy, Beifang Guo, Kathleen Palermo, Alexus Palmer, Evan Rosenblum, Denisse Sanchez, Darlene Synder and Nate Stypinski.
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BHHS Fox & Roach honored sales associates with the Elite Circle Award, a prestigious honor given to the top 100+ sales professionals in the company. All these sales associates have received the Chairman’s Circle Diamond Award, placing them in the top ½ of 1 percent of more than 50,000 BHHS agents nationwide.
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Preference will be given to qualified veterans for 9 of the affordable apartments. Qualified veterans must be income qualified AND be eligible under N.J.A.C. 54:4-8.10 AND be able to provide form DD214 to verify qualified service as set forth therein. All rental rates and income limits are subject to change without notice. *The monthly rent does not include water, sewer, gas and electric. ** Recipients of regular, on-going rental subsidies are not subject to the minimum income requirements.
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age company in the U.S. in sales volume, according to the 2020 REAL Trends 500 report. The company was recently awarded “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Highest Ranked in Trust and/Love” in the 32nd annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. With over 5,500 sales professionals in more than 75 sales offices across the Tri-State area, the company was recently acknowledged as #1, for the fifth year in a row, in the entire national Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance. The companysponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach/ Trident Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $7.2 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.
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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP $400,000 Jean Grecsek 609.751.2958 MLS# NJME309454
LAMBERTVILLE CITY $649,000 Louis R Toboz 609.751.1247 MLS# NJHT106878
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $407,000 Sheila H ‘Mickey’ Graham 609.731.7781 MLS# NJME309024
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $667,500 Martha ‘Jane’ Weber 609.462.1563 MLS# NJSO114376
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $425,000 Ira Lackey, Jr 609.203.2099 MLS# NJME309172
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $685,000 Cherry Valley Road
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PRINCETON $1,100,000 Norman T ‘Pete’ Callaway 609.558.5900 MLS# NJME276250
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