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D&R Greenway Land Trust preserves ‘piece of heaven’ from Marino family

Pennington School Aviation Club students design plane, win second place in GAMA challenge

Marino property on Hopewell-Wertsville Road PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PENNINGTON SCHOOL

From left: Avani Prakash of West Windsor; Jack Wang of Beijing, China; Jonathan Eaton of Princeton; and Michael Krajci of Yardley, Pennsylvania.

The Pennington School’s Aviation Club team recently won second place in the GAMA Design Challenge, competing against more than 60 teams across the nation. The competition, sponsored by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), challenged high school students to design a plane using flight simulation software. The planes were evaluated based on how fast they could fly and how much weight they could carry. The GAMA Design Challenge began in January; during that month the team studied the science of aviation and airplane design, then entered the official competition in March, according to

information provided by The Pennington School. The judges said, “The Pennington team’s design incorporated an increased wingspan and area, increased engine power, and a streamlined fuselage.” As a prize, the team will receive a custom aviation course from Redbird Flight Simulations. Led by Teacher of Science Ryan Vogt, Pennington’s aviation club team is cocaptained by Jonathan Eaton ’22 and Jack Wang ’21, and includes William Arthur ’24, Nicholas Callan ’23, Gavin Cui ’22, Sebastian Drezek ’24, Michael Krajci ’21, Avani Prakash ’22, Charles Sanders ’21, and Elias Sebti ’24.

D&R Greenway Land Trust announces the permanent preservation of its 316th property since its 1989 founding, less than a half mile from where the land trust first purchased land for preservation. This multigenerational half acre, made up of scenic woodland along Hopewell-Wertsville Road, is the second parcel of land preserved by the Marino family with D&R Greenway. Donated by the Marino siblings, preservation of this roadside woodland ensures continuation of the rural character of the area. During its first decade, the Marino family was among the earliest preservationists with D&R Greenway. Their initial preserved property contributed to the core of the land trust’s Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve that now protects over 3,000 acres within New Jersey’s largest contiguous forest.

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Gary Marino said, “On behalf of the Marino family, I would like to thank D&R Greenway and attorney Richard Goldman for accepting our donation of property in Hopewell. This property had been owned for 100 years by three generations of Marinos. Many family memories are associated with the property. We are so happy that the land will be preserved in its natural state by D&R Greenway for many generations to come.” This sparsely populated area known as the Sourlands includes parts of Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer counties. Groundwater recharge and healthy Sourlands streams that flow into the Delaware & Raritan Canal and the Millstone River protect drinking water for over 1.2 million New Jerseyans. The new preserve, which D&R Greenway CEO/President Linda J. Mead refers to as “a

piece of heaven,” also connects to the Hunterdon Sourlands Preserve. Among the fascinating aspects of this latest preservation success, says Mead, is that, “The first property protected by D&R Greenway was also the very first acquisition in New Jersey completed with the new, at the time, NJ Green Acres nonprofit grant funds. This acquisition brings us full circle, occurring in the same year that we are celebrating the NJ Green Acres Program’s 60th anniversary.” New Jersey has the distinction of having the first state-funded open space protection program in the nation. Initially focused on direct state acquisitions, and municipal and county grants, in 1990, the year after D&R Greenway was founded, the state began its nonprofit grant program.

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Hopewell Theater will reopen in September, four years after initial opening

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After over a year of closure, the Hopewell Theater has set an opening date of Sept. 7. That date marks the anniversary of the theater’s first opening four years ago in 2017, said Sara Scully, executive director and cofounder, in a statement released to the public. “To celebrate our anniversary and our reemergence from the long pandemic shutdown, we will hold a special event performance that week – headliner to be announced – for our dedicated members, press and special local guests,” she announced. “On Sept. 15, the selectively eclectic programming our patrons have come to expect at Hopewell Theater will resume. Get ready for an array of live music, live

performance, comedy shows, and film screenings to go on sale in the coming month for the fall season.” Scully said more than 200 comments were received for the reopening survey “letting us know how much you value our theater and in-person live shows. Knowing that kept us going,” she said in the statement. Hopewell Theater joined the New Jersey Independent Venue Association last year in hopes of

securing necessary funding for local theaters. “We also want to thank you for helping us advocate for and spread awareness of the plight of shuttered indie venues during our campaign for federal and state venue relief funds. Not all venues made it through to the other side, but your loyalty is one of the reasons why Hopewell Theater and many other venues can return this fall – the government heard your support for venues and answered

with relief dollars,” she said in the statement. “The pandemic affected the entire world as we once knew it, from billions of individuals to the whole of society itself. The decline of performing arts during the pandemic was not just a loss to the economy and community, but to the cultural nourishment of each and every one of us. It showed us how much we need each other and need to be together, in person, over creative enter-

tainment. “The reopening of the state is a boon for the arts industry, the communities tied together by their local performing arts centers, and the people who have come to miss the unforgettable experiences theaters provide. With the state reopening and the promised but not-yet-delivered state and federal venue relief grants, our theaters will fully recover, together,” Scully said in the statement.

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Every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday in June, July and August, Terhune Orchards on Cold Soil Road in Princeton will present its weekly Sips & Sounds and Weekend music series. Sips & Sounds is Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy wine and light fare. Weekend Music Series continues all summer, with live music Saturday and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. The winery opens at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The current schedule is: June 4 Kara & Corey; June 5 Fabulous Benson Boys; June 6 Bob O’Connell; June 11 Bill Flemer and Friends; June 12 Brian Bortnick & Sam Bortnick; June 13 Jerry Steele; June 18 Mark Miklos; June 19 Bill Flemer; June 20 Jim Matlack & Joe Kramer; June 25 Catmoondaddy; June 26 Mike & Laura; June 27 Acoustic DuoVer; July 2 Jerry Steele; July 9 Ragtime Relics; July 16 Brian Botnick; July 23 Fabulous Benson Boys;July 30 Bill O’Neal & Andy Koontz; Aug. 6 NJ Bluegrass Legends: Danny Weiss and Larry Cohen with Bill Flemer; Aug. 13 ALBO; Aug. 20 Jerry Steele; Aug. 27 TBD; Sept. 3 Dark Whiskey; and Sept. 10 Laundry Men No admission fee. Group maximum of eight. Individual glasses of wine can be purchased. Families are welcome. No outside food. Masks required on premise unless seated at table. For more information, visit www.terhuneorchards.com Right at Home of Central New Jersey can organize a Senior Citizen Prom for local facilities. They will provide music and entertainment. A prom king and queen will be crowned. For more information on how to schedule a prom, call 732-967-0900. Serving northern Middlesex, Mercer and Monmouth counties. Gesher LeKesher is currently accepting applications from 11th and 12th grade teens (as of the 2021-22 school year) to participate in this Jewish peer leadership program. As Gesher “Madrichim” (peer leaders), teens lead a group of seventh to ninth grade “Talmidim” (learners) in outreaches ad-

dressing trending topics from a Jewish perspective including friendships, the impact of social media, peer pressure, prejudice, and anti-Semitism on campus. Gesher LeKesher meets six hours each month: two Monday night trainings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and an additional outreach time either Monday/Wednesday night or Sunday morning. For more information, visit www.jfcsonline.org/gesher-lekesher. The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is kicking off its 19th year giving back to local, national and global nonprofits. The program brings together teens in grades 8-12 from the Mercer and Bucks counties area. The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is a project of Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County and the Ricky and Andrew J. Shechtel Philanthropic Fund. The program is designed to have teens learn about, experience, and act upon Jewish values. Each teen philanthropist donates their own money which gets matched and pooled with money they fundraise during the program. Students meet to discuss Tzedakah and explore needs and the non-profit organizations who address them. At yearend, each group decides how their dollars will be donated. Registration is now open for all participants in eighth through tenth grades, and returning participants in 11th and 12th grades. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.jfcsonline.org/jcyf. Westrick Music Academy (WMA), home of Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir, is currently enrolling students of all ages in a variety of music education classes. For musicians in grades 3-12, there are a variety of classes for all levels. In the Ukulele group class, students will build their musicianship while learning to play traditional songs on one the most delightful instruments. Students can also take individual voice lessons to grow their singing and performance skills. Adults can also take a beginner Ukulele class, learning basic chords and strumming techniques, or a Ukulele class for experi-

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Watershed Institute addresses toxic algae blooms in Rosedale Lake

are having an impact the Watershed may potentially deploy more wetlands out into the lake, Tuorto added. Additionally, Mercer County officials will be installing aeration devices and use barley bales to filter stormwater runoff to also combat the forming of HABs.

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When Mercer County residents visit Rosedale Lake they will see new wetlands floating on the lake’s surface. In Pennington, the 20 floating wetlands will help alleviate harmful algae blooms (HABs), which have plagued Rosedale Lake for several years. The wetlands PHOTOS BY ANDREW HARRISON/STAFF are part of the Watershed Floating wetlands being tied together in Rosedale Floating wetlands being transported by speedboat to be anchored at a designated area in Rosedale Institute’s effort to ad- Lake on May 20. Lake. dress the issue of toxic algae blooms. “The hope is the filter material the islands are made out of will act as a bio-filter, sort of like filter material would for a fish tank. The whole thing is planted with wetland plants,” said Steve Tuorto, director of science at the Watershed. “So the roots and the microbes associated with the plant roots will grow straight down in the water column and filter the Toxic algae bloom starting to form in Rosedale Lake. Steve Tuorto anchors the floating wetlands at Rosedale Lake in Pennington. water, as it goes past removing any nutrients that Through two days the floating wetlands unteers from the Watershed Institute and enter in those tributaries were brought to two separate areas of the Trout Unlimited planted, anchored and dedue to stormwater runoff from the residenlake near flow from tributaries by the Wa- ployed the wetlands. tial communities that are above the lake.” The Watershed Institute will monitor tershed Institutes speedboat and staff. One Part of the Mercer County Park System, the wetlands for two years. section of 10 wetlands had been anchored Rosedale Lake, has been faced with the is“We hope the wetlands will last 10 years on May 20 and a second section of 10 insue of toxic HABs since 2019. At the time or more before they need to be hauled out stalled on May 21. Mercer County had to shut down all recreor renovated,” he said. “We will be moniThe plants and soil medium will absorb ation in the lake for public safety. toring the wetlands at Rosedale Lake. The the pollutants and help cleanse the water. HABs occur due to several factors and Watershed Institute is partnering with the According to the Watershed Institute the produce toxins that are harmful to people New Jersey Department of Environmental floating wetlands consist of growing grass, and pets. Protection and also some other organizaswamp milkweed and cardinal flowers. “They are certainly happening more tions throughout the state to begin as big “They are really good at removing polfrequently due to the warming climate. of a statewide program as we can to monilutants including nutrients like nitrogen and We are getting more hot days that warms tor HABs, to see how frequently and where phosphorus, which feed the algae blooms, the water. When they get plenty of water they are happening.” especially the HABs in the lake. After they and sun they grow,” Tuorto said. “It is also A decision on additional wetlands being from the nutrients that runoff from the lake mature, they sustain themselves and grow installed has not been made as the current really well they will remove enough nutriprimarily through stormwater runoff. With 20 wetlands will need to be monitored to ents that will get less algae blooms,” Tuthe lake settled down and warm weather see if they are successful. orto said. the cyanobacteria (organisms that cause the If the wetlands are really successful and Over the course of the two days, 25 volHABs) grow rapidly creating the blooms.”

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Friday, June 4, 2021

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Save New Jersey’s bees: Reduce use of ‘neonics’

ew Jersey is still the “Garden State,” famous for blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, corn and other delicious fruits and veggies. But these valuable crops will not grow without the services of honeybees, wild bees like bumblebees, and other insect pollinators. Together, they pollinate nearly $200 million worth of produce a year. Bees are disappearing at an alarming rate and mounting evidence points to insecticides known as neonicotinoids, or “neonics” for short. Chemically related to nicotine, neonics are neurotoxins that kill by attacking the nerve cells of insects. Neonics are often applied as a “drench” to plant roots or as a coating on seeds. The toxin dissolves in water and is soaked up by plants as they grow, spreading through the tissues to all parts of the plant, including the nectar and pollen. It kills insect pests, but that is not all. Bees and other beneficial pollinators feed on the contaminated nectar and pollen as they buzz from flower to flower. Neonics also persist in soil for a long time and wash into streams and water supplies. The levels applied can be so high that plants remain toxic to insects for years. Reducing neonics in the environment is the goal of the state Legislature’s “Save the Bees Bill,” which would eliminate non-agricultural uses of neonics. If passed, the bill would be one of the strongest in the nation to reduce widespread pollution from these neurotoxic chemicals. In recent years, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland and Vermont have passed legislation to remove pesticide products containing neonics from retail stores and to allow their use by only licensed pesticide applicators for lawn care or on turf, trees, shrubs and gardens. New Jersey’s law would go farther, taking neonics out of lawn care businesses and off store shelves. Sponsored by senators Bob Smith and Kip Bateman, and Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, the bipartisan bill (A-2070/S-1016) was passed by the Senate in 2020. It is now awaiting a vote by the full Assembly. Restricting the use of neonics is critical. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) found in a 2020 study that most neonic use comes from lawn treatments for insect pests. Certified applicators, including landscapers, applied nearly 30,000 pounds of neonics to New Jersey lawns in 2016. This is overkill. According to a Cornell University report, neonic treat-

ments on lawns and ornamental plants are unnecessary and can easily be replaced with less harmful alternatives. New Jersey must protect its bees and by extension the entire food web of this state we’re in. Domesticated honeybees are a $7 million industry in New Jersey and beekeepers report having lost between 40% to 50% of their colonies every year for most of the last decade. Wild bees are just as vital in pollinating crops and are also in serious declines. After reviewing many scientific studies, the Natural Resource Defense Council has concluded that neonics are a leading cause of massive bee die-offs around the globe that threaten food security, agricultural economies and the environment. For that reason, most neonics are banned in the United Kingdom and Europe. Bees at risk in the United States include both domesticated honeybees, which are not a native species, and more than 4,000 native bee species. Neonics are also linked to bird population declines, the collapse of fisheries, birth defects in white-tailed deer and a variety of potential health issues in other mammals, including humans. For its 2020 study on neonics, the DEP collected more than 250 samples of surface water and groundwater at 123 sites throughout the state. They found neonics in more than half the water samples and neonic concentrations in most samples are above federal benchmarks for harm to wildlife. The proposed targeted restrictions on neonics would not only protect New Jersey’s bees, but also drinking water and ecosystems. “This would help lessen the poisoning of pollinator populations that the entire ecosystem food web, including our food crops, depend upon,” says Dr. Emile DeVito, Manager of Science and Stewardship at the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Take action; you can help. It’s time for New Jersey to get smart and save our pollinators and our environment. Please ask Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin to post the Save the Bees Bill, A-2070, for a vote without further delay, and urge your Assembly representatives to vote yes on the bill. To find your representatives, go to https://www.njleg. state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp To learn more about the Save the Bees Bill, go to https://www.njlcv.org/news/broad-coalition-environmental-groups-urges-immediate-passage-save-bees-bill

To read the DEP study, go to https://www.nj.gov/dep/ dsr/wq/neonicotinoid-insecticides-rps.pdf To learn more about neonics, go to https://www.nrdc. org/experts/daniel-raichel/ten-things-you-always-wantedknow-about-neonics Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

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End gun violence

As we all continue our struggle to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to keep in mind another public health crisis that continues to take American lives every single day: gun violence. The Wear Orange campaign was created in 2015 to bring attention to the critical issue of gun violence across our country and the need to make our communities safer for our families and ourselves. National Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 4. The movement grew after the death of 15-year old Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot and killed in Chicago just one week after performing at President Barack Obama’s second inaugural parade in 2013. Why orange? It’s the safety color hunters wear to tell others, “I’m a human, not a target.” After Hadiya’s death, the Wear Orange initiative grew exponentially into what it is today: an annual time for everyone to stand up, speak out, raise awareness about gun violence, and honor the more than 30,000 lives cut short and hundreds of thousands more wounded by gun violence every year in the U.S. Your voice as a citizen is powerful. Please be sure to let your state and federal legislators know that you want to see common sense gun violence legislation passed. H.R.8 – Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 has passed the House. We need to let our senators in Washington know that the Senate needs to pass this lifesaving legislation now. Let’s all work together towards realizing a future free from gun violence. Are you with us? Laura Coyne Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Hillsborough

Princeton Parklet returns as public gathering space The Princeton Parklet has returned, marking the Arts Council of Princeton’s (ACP) fifth iteration of the public gathering space. The parklet is a sidewalk extension that provides outdoor seating and space to enjoy time with friends and neighbors. The parklet has found a new home for 2021, outside of Chez Alice at 5 Palmer Square West, where it will remain until November. In 2015, the first parklet was installed in front of Small World Coffee on Witherspoon Street and in 2017, an interactive parklet, “Energy Playground” came to life in front of jaZams, according to information provided by ACP. The springs of 2018 and 2019 saw the parklet return to Small World. The 2021 parklet uses the same structure designed by architect James Hobart Weiss in 2017, updated by the design team at Chez Alice with chic touches like dangling wisteria and French bistro-inspired furnishings, according to the statement. “After a year of keeping our distance, we’re ready to enjoy the simple pleasure of having a coffee with a friend in the fresh air and sunshine,” Artistic Director Maria Evans said in the statement. “We’re so happy to be back in 2021 to make some good memories in a beautiful new location.” Sponsors for the parklet include the Whole Earth Center of Princeton, Cherry Grove Organic Farm, MacLean Agency, The Watershed Institute, and the Princeton Entrepreneurship Council. To learn more about the Princeton Parklet and Arts Council of Princeton community programs, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

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The Princeton Parklet has returned, this year on Palmer Square West outside of Chez Alice. The parklet is a public gathering space free for residents, visitors and passersby to enjoy.

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Friday, June 4

Concordia Chamber Players is for back for its 17th season with a festival at 7 p.m. June 4 with works by composers such as Giacomo Puccini, Hugo Wolf and Jean Françaix. The ensemble features Concordia’s artistic director and cellist Michelle Djokic; Alexi Kenney, violinist; Jonathan Moerschel, violist; and Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violinist. For ticket information, visit https://princetonfestival. org/performance/2021-concordia/ The Summer Youth Jobs Connection for Mercer County youth ages 16-24 is accepting applications through June 4. Orientation will be held June 28 to July 1. The program runs July 6 to Aug. 27. Pay is $12 per hour for the eight-week work experience. Transportation assistance offered. To register, email ycc@mercercounty.org or call 609989-6206.

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Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and stretch out on the green next to Thomas Sweet at 183 Nassau St. in Princeton to enjoy a free evening performance by local bands. Thomas Sweet expects to host live music every Friday and Saturday night from 7-10 p.m., weather permitting, through September. The current schedule is: June 5, The Counterfeits; June 25, BackTrack; June 26, Dragonfly; July 10, The Counterfeits; July 17, BackTrack; July 24, Dragonfly; Aug. 7, The Counterfeits; Aug. 14, RocBird; Aug. 21, Dragonfly; Aug. 27, BackTrack; Sept. 4, Dragonfly; Sept. 18, BackTrack

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The Princeton Community Pride Picnic, a free, family-friendly event to celebrate Princeton’s LGBTQIA+ community with music, art, activities for kids, and more, will be held from 5-7 p.m. June 5 at Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Pl., Princeton. Attendees will gather in the Princeton Family YMCA’s field to enjoy tunes from DJ Linda Leigh, make their mark on a collaborative community mural, take part in a variety of activities, and go home with giveaways. Families are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass, and local vendors including the bent spoon, Tico’s

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Memorial Day – The spirit of America

he 17th century safely be restored. The English poet, university complied, but scholar and cleric the clapper’s allure was John Donne said in a sertoo strong. In April 1992, mon that because we are a member of the Class of all part of mankind, any 1995 was injured, when person’s death is a loss to he fell 40 feet from the all of us: “Any man’s death third story of Nassau diminishes me, because I Hall in pursuit of the am involved in mankind; clapper, which was then and therefore never send permanently removed. to know for whom the bell Ernie Andreoli, the tolls; it tolls for thee.” music director at St. That spiritual sentiment Paul’s Church on Nassau was at the heart of the PrincStreet, said that St. Paul’s eton community bell tolling bell chiming conveys at noon on Saturday, May 29 several different mesthat marked the conclusion sages, including a call to The Spirit of Princeton’s to worship prior to all Memorial Day commemomasses; the celebration ration. of weddings with a joyThe three-minute bell ful peal of all five bells ringing by the churches and creating a raucous, happy PHOTO COURTESY OF PAM HERSH sound; and the concluPrinceton University was inCapt. Alex Gephart speaks at the Spirit of Princeton Memorial Day ceremony. tended as a way to have resision of funerals with a dents and visitors pause for slow, somber tolling. and friends, the ones who carry on, the ones together, and may our collective actions a moment and contemplate the enormous Princeton’s renowned historian Shirwho have to live in tragedy’s aftermath. … properly honor the service members who sacrifices made by the nation’s service ley Satterfield noted that the Witherspoon “So how do we honestly receive this have given their lives for our brighter fumen and women, who may be unknown Presbyterian Church carillon plays a hymn gift from these men and women that we ture,” Capt. Gephart concluded. to us, but whose selfless actions ought to at noon and 6 p.m. daily, but recently has Although bells tolling throughout hisnever knew?” be etched into our consciousness. And this been silenced, because it is in need of reA graduate student at Princeton Univer- tory have been associated with military year, the bell tolling also was intended to pair. sity’s School of Public and International milestones, such as victory or imminent have us remember the health care, emerIn the more than 40 years I have been Affairs, Capt. Gephart had a simple but attack, bells ringing can communicate sevgency services and essential workers, who, living and working in Princeton, I have moving suggestion as to how we can ac- eral messages to bring the community toduring this pandemic, made huge personal encountered only one ban-the-bells/endknowledge the men and women who died gether in common awareness. sacrifices for the benefit of others. noise-pollution activist. Mr. Andreoli, Princeton University’s Nassau Hall bell in the line of duty. People must be “willU.S. Army Capt. Alex Gephart, the however, said he believes that most resiing to help out our neighbors and empower rings for only a few university events evspeaker at the Spirit of Princeton Memorial dents consider the bells an inspirational asthem to improve their small corner of the ery year: the P-rade (the Reunions Parade), Day ceremony, eloquently expanded on the set, if the tolling is done with respect and world. We must take every opportunity to Baccalaureate, Class Day and Commenceessence of John Donne’s words. not overdone. tell those around us that we love them and ment, as a way of coalescing the university “Each year, the ferociousness of this “It generates a togetherness that you do how thankful we are for the small acts of community for momentous occasions. day is hard to overcome,” said the Princnot get from other modes of communicaTechnicians reinstall the bell’s clapper mercy and grace in our lives.” eton resident and West Point graduate, tions,” he said. He even pointed out that The legacy of the service men and for these occasions and remain in the bell who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. “It one of the local newspapers a few years women – for whom the bells toll – will en- tower while it is in use. The reinstallation is a heavy day, a day of reflecting on the ago had a real estate listing for a home on dure, if “we do good for our fellow Ameri- of the clapper and its operational security true cost of the sacrifice that these men and Moore Street, right down the street from cans, so that we may confront the many are procedures made necessary by a Princwomen willingly made. A day of reflecting St. Paul’s. The listing noted specifically the challenges of the world. We are all in this eton University undergraduate student traon the cost as shouldered by their families appeal of the pealing of the bells from the dition of stealing the clapper. neighboring St. Paul’s church. For more than 100 years, stealing the Since the bell ringing for Memorial Nassau Hall bell clapper was a popular stuDay is a brand new element in the Spirit of dent prank — and even a rite of passage. Princeton Memorial Day celebration, it is The first clapper-stealing student hailed hard to say how the ringing was perceived. from the Class of 1865. He climbed the All I know is that now whenever I hear outside of the bell tower in March 1864 bells ringing on Memorial Day, I will know and made off with the clapper, after which for whom the bell tolls and reflect on how a janitor had to strike the bell with a hammy actions have honored the their legacy. mer. In subsequent years, clapper theft became such a freshman tradition that the The Memorial Day commemoration university kept a barrel of clappers on hand ceremony is sponsored and implemented for quick replacement. by the Spirit of Princeton, a charitable I was actually working in Nassau Hall non-profit group of local residents dediin the 1990s, when clapper-stealing incicated to bringing the community together dents led to the permanent removal of the through a variety of civic events, including clapper. In 1991, one student sprained an the Memorial Day parade and ceremony, ankle while scaling Nassau Hall; and anFlag Day ceremony (which will be held in other dropped the clapper from the roof, person at the Princeton Municipal Buildnarrowly missing students on the ground. ing on June 14 at 11:30 a.m.), and the VetAt that point, the administration had the erans Day Ceremony. www.spiritofprincbell clapper removed. 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Stony Brook Pedestrian Bridge receives design award from state parks association The Mercer County Park Commission received the Excellence in Design Award for Stony Brook Pedestrian Bridge in Mercer Meadows. The 500-foot pedestrian bridge opened to the public in July 2020 to connect Pennington and Hopewell Township to Mercer Meadows in Lawrence Township, and offers new trails to park patrons, connecting to the 22-mile Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT). The Excellence in Design award is based upon the quality of public use, recreation and park facilities, which exhibit unique aesthetics, design, usability and versatility, according to information provided by Mercer County. The New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Annual Awards Ceremony took place at the Summit Family Aquatic Center in Summit on May 26. The award was accepted by Aaron T. Watson, executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission; Deputy Director Joe Pizza; Project Manager Herman Snyder; and Leslie Floyd, director of the Mercer County Planning Department. Mercer Meadows features a wide range of recreational activities while promoting

the environment and stewardship. Under the category of Special Use/Other Design, the Park Commission was presented the award representing areas of conservation, accessibility and community. “The addition of the bridge has enhanced the features of Mercer Meadows, extending a network of trails and creating new routes” County Executive Brian M. Hughes said in the statement. “This has been a great benefit to the community and new visitors to the park throughout the pandemic.” “I would like to recognize the work of our commissioners, elected officials, the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation and Mercer County Planning Department, who worked collaboratively to make this bridge an important community asset,” Watson said in the statement. “We encourage you all to explore this new area of Mercer Meadows and the LHT either on bike or on foot.” The Stony Brook Pedestrian Bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in New Jersey. It crosses a Category 1 stream, maintains a floodplain, and completes one of the last portions of the 22-mile Lawrence Hopewell Trail.

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he automotive l a n d scape is literally littered with crossover models these days. Every manufacturer has at lease two or three or even four crossovers in their lineups. These popular Peter Perrotta relative neophytes to the industry aren’t quite full high off the ground SUVs. Neither are they low to the ground traditional sedans, either. Rather, most of them are designed to either look sporty or rugged from the outside and give one the driving experience of both an SUV and sedan at the same time. Most of them are four wheel drive, but offer limited off-road capabilities. I assume that well informed product engineers who make big bucks know a little bit more than me about what the general motoring public wants or needs. So, for now at least, this trend appears to be continuing. In keeping with that seemingly popular trend, the folks at Infiniti for 2022 are offering up a brand new model in their lineup. Yep, you guessed it, another crossover. Enter the 2022 Infiniti QX55 Sensory AWD. In keeping with our efforts to provide our On The Road readers all the latest reviews, I recently had the privilege of jumping behind the wheel of this new model for one week just shortly after it first began showing up in showrooms for sale. The new QX55 will be offered up in three trim levels: the base Luxe model ($47,525); the mid range Essential ($52,625) and the top-of-the-line Sensory $58,075. The DNA of this new Infiniti model is rooted in the FX crossover models Infiniti introduced back in 2003. However, this new QX55 model shares the same platform as the compact Infiniti QX50 SUV. Moreover, its powerplant is the same as the one offered in the QX50, a variable compression turbocharged 2.0 liter, four cylinder engine that is capable of produc-

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ing 268 horsepower. It is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a standard four wheel drive drive train. First off, as far as looks go, this new QX55 is a stunner. Designed to compete in the same crossover segment as the Porsche Macan, Mercedes GLC or BMW X4, I would say this new model can hold its own looks-wise, at least, with the competition. The test model I drove came in a “Dynamic Sunstone Red” exterior with a graphite interior. This is an attractive combination. The QX55 has a bold new look with an aggressive looking front fascia and 20-inch dark painted and machine finished aluminum alloy wheels. The interior outlay is what you would expect from an Infiniti but not overly luxurious. So, how does it drive? Well, there’s the rub. When you put the drive of the QX55 up against its European top competitors like the Porsche Macan, Mercedes GLC or the BMW X4, I feel it comes up a tad short in the dynamic driving experience category. The QX55 has a very smooth and comfortable driving feel to it – typical of most of the Japanese imports. In fact, it’s a very easy crossover to settle into and get used to. However, when you switch it into the “Sport” driving mode with the anticipation that you are going to get a bit of a more dynamic feel to it, it’s a bit disappointing.

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The combination of the 2.0 liter, four cylinder turbo charged engine and the CVT transmission lacks a real punch. When you try to aggressively accelerate in the sport mode the engine just revs more and sounds a bit tinny but there’s no real “Wow” factor there. That being said, not everyone needs to or wants to drive in a sporty, more aggressive style – that happens to be my thing – but others may never need to go there. Overall, the QX55 offers a very solid and comfortable ride with smooth and precise handling. This car has a softer more pillowy suspension and its AWD system is capable but not designed for any serious off road challenges. The interior of the new QX55 is average. It’s not overly luxurious but it’s designed well and the dual screen infotainment system is easy to use and syncs quite easily with your phone or music system. The voice command system is above average. With a base price of $58,075. my tester had tons of standard equipment. If you splurge and get this top of the line model, there isn’t any need to get any expensive options. In fact, the only additional options on my tester were $900 for exclusive paint and $1,025 for destination charge. It carries a bottom line sticker price of $58,975. The EPA has no fuel consumption ratings for the new QX55 yet and neither has it been safety crash test rated under the

government’s 5 star rating system. Overall, I think the QX55 will find its niche in this highly competitive segment. While I don’t think it will threaten the European leaders, I do think it will turn enough heads to attract a niche following for those who like the feel of the Japanese luxury imports. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Email pperrotta@comcast.net with any comments or questions.

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Dogs take ‘Freedom Ride’ from Georgia to Lawrence Township; Hopewell scouts donate toys, supplies for pets ond home. Adoption events take place at All Good Dogs in Lawrence Township. As a result, Mercer County now has thousands of alumni, adopters, volunteers and supporters. This spring, Hopewell PHOTO COURTESY OF CONSIDINE COMMUNICATIONS Girl Scout Troop 70129 Girl Scout Troop 70129 of Hopewell fulfilled their Bronze Ser- fulfilled their Bronze vice Award by stocking SoCo Rescue’s Freedom Ride and Service Award by makmaking 250 tugs toys. ing and donating tug toys, and collecting dog Kids across Mercer County are showfood and other supplies ing their love of dogs who need help, their for SoCo. volunteer efforts benefitting hundreds of Troop co-leaders Christy Stier and Lisa dogs in need of a permanent home. Springer worked with the fifth grade girls For almost 10 years, Southern Comfort to collect and up-cycle old T-shirts, braidAnimal Rescue (SoCo) has been bringing ing them into more than 250 dog toys. abused, neglected, and homeless dogs from They also led a donation drive to collect rural Georgia to New Jersey, where they hundreds of pounds of dog food, supplies, are adopted into loving, forever homes. and treats. Driving a large bus outfitted with more Each girl committed roughly 20 hours than two dozen crates, volunteer and of volunteer time. The effort culminated at founder Scott Bennett makes the 1,700- an adoption event where the girls met the mile round trip “Freedom Ride” every dogs and dropped off their donations. month to connect area dog-lovers with “These girls have such big hearts; it pups in need. was wonderful for them to meet Scott and All the dogs come from a poverty area see the dogs,” said Stier, a self-proclaimed in Georgia, but New Jersey is SoCo’s sec- dog-lover. The troop selected SoCo, in

part, because Stier herself has so many friends who have adopted through SoCo. “We appreciate the generosity of our neighbors in donating to our effort, and we are so proud of our girls,” she said. Young runners also stepped up to help SoCo Rescue. Titans Youth Run Club, under the leadership of parent organizers Christie Brown and Jacklyn Garay, dedicated its 2021 spring season to “Running for the Rescues,” with SoCo Rescue chosen as one of the beneficiaries. The Ewing-based youth empowerment organization which serves children ages 5-12, hosted a 5K Fun Run, with children reaching out to friends, neighbors and family for donations. The run raised $1,500 to help animal rescue organizations carry out their mission. “I have known about SoCo for a long time; in fact, my own dog is a SoCo dog,” Brown said. “So many families in the area know about SoCo and have adopted through them.” “We could not do our work without help from this kind-hearted community,” said Bennett. “From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!” That help is needed now more than ever. The rented kennel property in Wheeler County, Georgia, which houses dogs until

they have been rehabilitated and vetted before coming to New Jersey, is being sold. Volunteers have launched a capital campaign dubbed Rescue Our Rescue, to raise $100,000 towards the cost to purchase a forever home for SoCo Rescue. SoCo is grateful to receive a grant from the Atlanta Humane Society but it is only allowed to be used towards necessary renovations. SoCo has also received a generous commitment from The King Family Giving Foundation which has committed to match all donations, dollar for dollar, until May 31. SoCo Rescue operates without government funding, with income only through modest adoption fees and donations. To get involved or learn more about adopting a dog, go to www.SoCoRescue. com To donate, go to Paypal at SoCoRescue8@gmail.com; or mail to Southern Comfort Animal Rescue, 1484 N. Highway 19, Glenwood, GA 30428; or Venmo at @SoCo-Rescue (Scott Bennett, 4 Digit Code 0145. Follow SoCo Rescue on Facebook or #socorescue2001 Instagram. Learn more at www.socorescue.com * This information was provided by Considine Communications.

Rider University to host Trenton Thunder in MLB Draft League Rider University will host the Trenton Thunder for the 2021 season as the team competes in the Major League Baseball Draft League. Announced in November, the new MLB Draft League is the first league in the country focused on top prospects eligible to be drafted by MLB clubs this summer, according to information provided by Rider. With the 2021 MLB Draft moved from June to July, draft-eligible players will have a unique opportunity to showcase their abilities and gain exposure to MLB clubs and fans. “We are very proud to partner with Major League Baseball and the Trenton Thunder and serve as the team’s host for the inaugural MLB Draft League season,” Rider Vice President for Facilities and Uni-

versity Operations Mike Reca said in the statement. “Fans are going to have a great opportunity to see these top prospects compete up close while visiting our beautiful campus in Lawrenceville.” As host, Rider will provide support for the Thunder’s on- and off-field operations. The university will manage all game-day operations, including field management, scorekeeping and concessions. Rider will also provide housing for players and some of the coaching staff. The team will compete on Sonny Pittaro Field, home to Rider’s Division I baseball team. The tree-lined field boasts stadium seating, a press box and other amenities. “We are very grateful to Rider University for all they are doing to welcome our Draft League team on their campus,” Ker-

rick Jackson, president of the MLB Draft League, said in the statement. “We truly appreciate all they have done to ensure our inaugural Draft League season goes well for our Thunder, by making several of their top-notch facilities available to our players, fans and officials.” A long-standing Double-A franchise, the Trenton Thunder was the New York Yankees’ affiliate from 2003 until becoming a founding member of the MLB Draft League. In addition to participating in the Draft League, the organization is also hosting the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, in Trenton for the 2021 season. “We want to thank Rider University for partnering with the Trenton Thunder to host the 2021 Draft League team while we host the AAA Blue Jays,” Trenton Thun-

der General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Hurley said in the statement. “The campus and facilities at Rider University will be a great home for the Draft League players and coaches as they prepare to showcase their talents for the upcoming MLB Draft.” The inaugural season of the MLB Draft League will consist of 68 games, 34 home and away for each club, with opening day on May 24 and the final regular-season game being played Aug. 13. The Thunder’s first game at Rider will be May 26 against the Williamsport Crosscutters. There is no charge for attendance and no ticket is required. Seating is first-come, first-served. For more information, including a full league schedule, visit rider.edu/draftleague

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Additional COVID-19 restrictions in New Jersey will be lifted on June 4 Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 242, lifting significant COVID-19 restrictions and moving forward with additional reopening steps. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, during the last two weeks, key COVID-19 benchmarks have been achieved across New Jersey. These benchmarks include a dramatic increase in vaccinations, and significant decreases in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, spot positivity rates and rates of transmission, solidifying the foundation for the state’s reopening steps. Per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, individuals who are not fully vaccinated – defined as two weeks after receiving the second shot of a two-dose vaccination or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccination – are strongly encouraged to continue masking and social distancing, according to the press release. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, my administration has been guided by science, data and facts to put New Jersey on the road to recovery with the public health and safety of all New Jerseyans as our highest priority,” Murphy was quoted as saying in the press release. “Together, we have made tremendous progress in crushing this virus and the last two weeks have shown significant decreases in key areas of our data. “These data points, coupled with a dramatic increase in our vaccination efforts resulting in over 4.7 million New Jerseyans with their first shot, allow us to lift major restrictions and move forward with our most significant reopening steps to date,” he said. The following changes will go into effect on June 4: • Removing the general indoor gathering limit, which is currently at 50 people; • Removing the indoor gathering limit for political

gatherings, weddings, funerals, memorial services, performances and other catered and commercial events, which is currently at 250 people; • Removing the 30% capacity limitation for indoor large venues with a fixed-seating capacity over 1,000. On May 26, Murphy issued Executive Order No. 243, which takes effect on June 4 and rescinds the requirement in Executive Order No. 107 that businesses and nonprofit organizations accommodate telework arrangements for their workforce to the maximum extent practicable and reduce their on-site staff to the minimal number necessary for their operations, according to a press release from the Governor’s office. Employers bringing employees back to a physical worksite must continue to follow all applicable portions of Executive Order No. 192, including notifying employees of on-site exposure and performing health screenings of employees entering the worksite. The order further permits employers at indoor worksites that are closed to the public to allow employees who can verify they are vaccinated the ability to forego wearing a mask and social distancing, according to the press release. Employers retain the ability to issue more restrictive policies on masking and social distancing. Employers will not be permitted to restrict individuals from wearing a mask and will not be permitted to penalize or retaliate against individuals who choose to wear a mask. The following changes related to COVID-19 restrictions went into effect on May 28: • The mask mandate in indoor public spaces was lifted; • Businesses and entities overseeing indoor spaces continue to have the ability to require masking for employees, customers and/or guests;

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• Per CDC guidance, masks will continue to be required in healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities and office-based settings; correctional facilities; homeless shelters; and on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation; as well as at transportation hubs such as airports and stations; • Additionally, also per CDC guidance, child care centers and facilities, youth summer camps, and public, private and parochial preschool program premises and elementary and secondary schools, including charter schools and renaissance schools, are not affected by this announcement and continue to be governed by existing requirements; • Masks will continue to be required in public-facing state offices, such as Motor Vehicle Commission agencies; • The 6-foot social distancing requirement was lifted in businesses, including retail stores, personal care services, gyms, recreational and entertainment businesses, and casinos, and indoor gatherings, including religious services, political activities, weddings, funerals, memorial services, commercial gatherings, catered events, sports competitions and performances; • Businesses and entities overseeing indoor spaces can continue to require social distancing should they choose; • The prohibition on the use of dance floors at bars and restaurants was lifted. The prohibition on ordering and eating/drinking while standing at bars and restaurants was also lifted. Legal Notices The annual meeting of the Harbourton Cemetery Association will be held Thursday June 10, 2020 at 6 PMat the Titusville Presbyterian Church. HVN, 1x, 6/4/20 Fee: $4.65 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE # 3252 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET F-031277-15 FIRST CHOICE BANK VS FIRST PENTECOSTAL PRAYER OF FAITH CHURCH, INC

Continued from Page 4A Juice Truck, and Milk & Cookies will be present. The Princeton Community Pride Picnic will follow current COVID-19 safety protocols. Attendees are expected to practice social distancing and wear a face mask when appropriate. The Mercer County Improvement Authority will hold a household hazardous waste collection and electronics recycling event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5, rain or shine, at the John T. Dempster Fire School, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence Township. Accepted materials include aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides and herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil-based paint, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealant, insect repellents, mercury, and fluorescent and CFL bulbs. Accepted electronics include computers, printers, copies, fax machines, stereos, televisions and microwaves. Prohibited items include latex paint, heating oil, infectious waste, radioactive materials, explosives or munitions,

railroad ties, asbestos, tires, wood, fencing, air conditioners, helium or oxygen tanks, humidifiers or dehumidifiers, batteries and any unknowns. No registration is required, just proof of Mercer County residency. For more information, visit www.mcianj.org or call 609-278-8086. The 30th annual Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Golf Classic, presented by Sean’s Landscaping, will take place on June 14 at Cobblestone Creek Country Club, 2170 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. Each golfer will experience a full day of activities: greens fees with individual cart, scheduled tee time, use of the driving range, individual pre-packaged lunches with insulated lunch tote, refreshments and snacks throughout the course, complimentary gift, and a gift certificate to The Clubhouse at Cobblestone Creek Country Club (in lieu of dinner). Tee times will be scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon. To register, visit www.rwjbh.org/hamiltongolf

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 venue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 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 WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 638 BRUNSWICK PIKE LAMBERTVILLE, NJ 08530 (COMMERICAL) Tax LOT 17.02, BLOCK 16 Dimensions: (approx.): 680FTX875.001FTX321.91FTX838.33FTX571.43FTX2.54FTX54.49FTX8.92FTX33.93FT X696.56F TX31.29FTX804.35FT Nearest Cross Street: APPROX 194.74 FEET TO ROCK ROAD W 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 $1,861,720.05 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that personʼs 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 EISENBERG, GOLD & AGRAWAL, P.C. 856-330-6200 DATED: 5/12/2021

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What do you do when you are not working? A. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the theatre and doing word puzzles. I have also been teaching tap dancing for the past 38 years too, and I chair an annual fundraiser, Ribbons of Hope for the benefit of Dance for the Cure, an organization that gives financial assistance to local breast cancer patients.

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What is the most challenging/gratifying aspect of what you do? A. Real estate is unpredictable, which is the fun part for me. I am a good “juggler”; most days I have to shift gears on a moment’s notice. The intricacies of each transaction combined with the personalities of the parties involved equals a different scenario each time. While this is challenging, I find tackling the challenge and helping people get settled in the right home very gratifying.

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