2018-05-25 The Lawrence Ledger

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Township planning to establish safe exchange zone By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township is joining the growing list of towns that provide a safe space where residents can complete transactions that began online or in other marketplaces, under an ordinance introduced by the township council last week. The location known as the safe exchange zone will be in the area of the parking lot between the municipal building and the police/municipal court building,

according to the ordinance. It has been set aside for township residents to complete in-person, private transactions. There are some exceptions to the goods that may be purchased, sold or exchanged. The sale or purchase of a car or truck, weapons, illegal contraband, alcohol and anything that will not fit inside a 10-foot by 10-foot parking space will not be permitted. While the township will not provide police officers or other municipal employees to witness the transactions, each transaction

may be recorded by the police department’s surveillance cameras. The proximity of police officers and the video surveillance system is intended to provide a safe place to conduct business, and “to increase the public’s peace of mind when engaging in such transactions with unfamiliar individuals within the safe exchange zone,” according to the ordinance. The ordinance states that Lawrence Township “makes no guarantees, assurances or prom-

ises as to the safety or security of any in-person transactions” that occur in Lawrence, or to the availability of the parking lot at any specific time. The ordinance encourages residents to meet during daylight hours and to carry a cell phone in case of an emergency. Friends and family members should be notified of one’s intention to meet another person to carry out a transaction. It also warns against inviting strangers to one’s home or agreeing to meet at the stranger’s home.

If anyone refuses to conduct business in the safe exchange zone, the transaction should be reconsidered, the ordinance states. In addition to Lawrence Township’s proposed safe exchange zone, the Princeton Police Department, the Bordentown Township Police Department, the Robbinsville Township Police Department and the South Brunswick Township Police Department offer similar safe havens for the exchange of goods.

Pupils lobby council for intersection upgrades

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Crossing the street at Route 206/Lawrence Road and Eggerts Crossing Road in Lawrence Township can be risky, but several Lawrence Intermediate School students have come up with solutions to make it safer. The fourth-graders, some of whom cross the intersection to get to their school on Eggerts Crossing Road, would like the speed limit on Route 206 to be reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph and they would like to have a lighted pedestrian “Walk/Don’t Walk” signal installed at the Route 206 and Eggerts Crossing Road intersection. And although the intermediate school is down the street from the intersection, the students would like the crosswalk at the driveway entrance to the school to be repainted. Those suggestions, which were presented to the Township Council at its May 15 meeting, grew out of a study of the Route 206 and Eggerts Crossing Road intersection that was conducted by students enrolled in the school’s program for gifted and talented youngsters. Accompanied by representatives from the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Authority, the students spent two days in October studying conditions at the intersection. The students walked from the school to the intersection to take

measurements. They measured the length and width of the crosswalks at Route 206 and Eggerts Crossing Road, as well as the timing of the red and green traffic signals. Based on their study, the students said, there is not enough time to cross the street. The white pedestrian signal would tell people when it is safe to walk across the intersection. The students told council members the intersection is heavily used by themselves and their schoolmates, and by Rider University students who are on the college’s track team. The track team members run from the campus to the intermediate school and back to campus. “Those runners need a safe road, in addition to all of the Lawrence Intermediate School walkers and the car traffic in and out of Lawrence Intermediate School on a daily basis,” one of the fourthgraders told the council. While the students were conducting their pedestrian safety audit, a large truck turned onto Eggerts Crossing Road and nearly struck them, the students told council members. They said they had to jump out of the way and onto the grass because the truck had to go onto the sidewalk to make the turn. The students also researched traffic fatalities and discovered that 26 percent of New Jersey’s

Lawrence Township’s first responders - firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians - will receive new equipment following the Township Council’s adoption of an ordinance appropriating $850,000 from the municipality’s capital improvement fund. Firefighter coats and pants, rescue tools, thermal imaging cameras that detect heat generated by flames hidden behind a wall or ceiling, and carbon monoxide detectors are among the items that will be purchased with money from the capital improvement fund. Several sets of self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, airpacks and face pieces (masks) will be purchased for the Slackwood, Lawrence Road and Lawrenceville volunteer fire companies. The ordinance earmarks money to buy automated external defibrillators for use with victims experiencing a cardiac emergency, and a new van-style ambu-

The artistic touch

Earlier this month, the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System hosted The Family and Friends Art Show, which showcased the work of eight local artists. Pictured above, wearable art by Margaret Simpson was presented in glass cases throughout the art show. Meanwhile, acrylic paintings by John A. Brecko, Jr and pencil and mixed media pieces by Connie Cruser were displayed on the walls.

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Council approves purchase of emergency equipment

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

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lance for the Lawrence Township Emergency Medical Service. An assortment of communications equipment, which includes pagers for Lawrence Road Fire Co. volunteers and for emergency management personnel, will be purchased. Portable radios for emergency medical technicians also will be purchased. The police department is in line to get computer upgrades, including software, hardware and licenses, plus high definition surveillance cameras for the police and municipal court building and for the municipal building, which is across the parking lot. Fencing will be installed at the Lawrence Township Community Garden on Route 206, and water line improvements also are on tap to be installed at the community garden. Barbeque grills will be purchased for the township’s parks. A new Ford Escape sport utility vehicle and a heavy-duty truck, complete with snowplow, salt spreader and other snow removal equipment, will be purchased with money from the capital improvement fund.

Muzi named new principal at Slackwood Elementary School By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Jeanne Muzi, a veteran teacher in the Lawrence Township Public Schools, has been named the next principal of the Slackwood Elementary School. Muzi was appointed to the post on May 23 by the Board of Education. She will replace Jay Billy, who is being transferred to become the principal at the Ben Franklin Elementary School. There was a round of applause from attendees at the meeting after board members voted unanimously to name Muzi as the new

principal. She will assume her new duties July 1 and will be paid $113,000. “I am very excited and I can’t wait to step into my new role,” Muzi said. Muzi, who has taught in the Lawrence Township school district for 16 years, was named the 2008 New Jersey Teacher of the Year by the state Department of Education. She began her career in the district as a first grade teacher at the Ben Franklin Elementary School. For the past six years, she has been the enrichment specialist/gifted and talented program

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teacher for the four elementary schools. “I have been a part of the Slackwood Elementary School community for six years,” Muzi said. “I have worked closely with the students, teachers and parents.” Muzi holds a bachelor’s degree in art from Eisenhower College of Rochester Institute of Technology. She earned a teaching certificate from Rider University. She received a principal’s certification from the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association through the New Jersey Excel program.

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WHAT’S GOING ON Sun., May 27

Winery Sunday Music, 1-4 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Music by James Popik. Twenty-four varieties of Terhune Orchards wine will be available by the glass and light fare is available. No cover charge. Wine tasting is $7 per person. For more information, go to terhuneorchards.com or call 609924-2310.

June 1 & 15

Drum Circle: Summer Series, 4:30 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Registration is suggested. Call 609989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.

June 1, 15-29

Meditation Circle, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at lawprogs@mcl.org. Posture & Dance Exercises, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested. Call 609989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at lawprogs@mcl.org.

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When an extra (“supernumerary”) tooth develops in the mouth, it most often involves the appearance of an adult incisor called a “mesiodens” (or “middle tooth”), which appears between the upper central incisors (top front teeth). Only about one percent to three percent of the population is affected, and males are twice as likely to develop supernumerary teeth as females. In any case, the tendency to produce supernumerary teeth seems to be inherited. Owing to the fact that supernumerary teeth are unsightly and may cause damage to adjacent teeth and affect the permanent dentition, extraction is generally recommended. It is best to do so before age five, when the root of the mesiodens is not yet fully developed. Today, there is no need to worry about an imperfect smile—it can be repaired using

any number of the methods now available. Whether your child has an extra tooth that needs re-moval, or you are unhappy with teeth that are not white and bright, for more informa on about the many advantages of cosme c den stry, or for an appointment for family dental care, please call us at 609-924-8300. We’re located at Montgomery Knoll, 192 Tamarack Circle, Skillman. “Our commitment is to rela onships of partnership, respect, and apprecia on.” “We o er cosme c and family den stry as well as Zoom!® and Invisalign®.” Please e-mail your questions or comments to: drjamescally@yahoo.com

P.S. By scheduling regular checkups for young children, extra teeth, missing teeth, and other potential tooth problems can be detected early and treated with fewer complications.

Sounds, 5-8 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Wine, light fare, relaxing music and friend-filled evenings every Friday this summer. Grab a glass of one of Terhune’s awardwinning wines, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from jazz and blues to folk and rock. Wine and light fare including cheese platters and chips and homemade salsa are available. Rain or shine event, no admission fee. Individual glasses of wine can be purchased. Families are welcome. Please, no outside food. Music Schedule: June 1 – Jerry Steele June 8 – James Popik June 15 – Victor Tarasso June 22 – Michaela McClain June 29 – Christine Havrilla Mon., June 4, 11 and 18 Yoga, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Sunita Yadav teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 30 participants. Participants must register online for each individual class date. Go to mcl.org, click on the program tab at the top of the page to access EventKeeper.

Tues. June 5

Read & Pick Program: Strawberries, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Read & Pick is a program that combines picking fruit

with your young child and listening to a story highlighting the fruit. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about strawberries. Two books will be read highlighting strawberries followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own container of strawberries. Farm staff will explain how strawberries grow and how they should be picked. The cost is $8 per child and includes the container of strawberries. Registration is requested. There are two sessions: 9:30 am and 11:00 am. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com. Current Events Discussion Club, 7 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Join librarian Matthew Latta for a monthly open and informal discussion of events in the news. We will consider social, political and cultural issues from around the nation and around the world. Registration is suggested. Call 609989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.

Wed., June 6 & 20 Knitting Circle, 7-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Knitters who already know the basics are invited to drop in to socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their choice. Experienced knitter Helene Plank will be available to assist individuals. Registration is suggested. Call 609-9896920 or email lawprogs@ mcl.org.

June 9 & 12

Registration is now open for the Princeton Festival’s popular Music That Tells a Story, a free introduction to opera that includes an interactive workshop led by professional singer and educator Dr. Rochelle Ellis plus admission to a fullystaged performance of the Puccini favorite Madama Butterfly. More information and an online enrollment form is available at https://princetonfestival. o rg / e v e n t / 2 0 1 8 - o p e r a workshop-music-tells-story/. Participants have a choice of workshop sessions: Princeton on June 6 at 6:30 p.m.; Trenton on June 9 at 10 a.m.; or Lawrenceville on June 12 at 6:30 p.m. The opera performance takes place at McCarter Theatre in Princeton on June 14 at 7 p.m.

Sat., June 9

Laffcon 3: The World’s Only Science Fiction Convention Devoted To R. A. Lafferty, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System will be hosting the world’s only science fiction convention devoted to the work of legendary author R. A. Lafferty. The library will have panels on three of Lafferty’s novels: “Not to Mention Camels,” “Past Master,” and “Okla Hannali.” We will have an art show and free refreshments. Registration suggested online through EventKeeper. For more information, go to www.mcl.org or call 609989-6920.

Sun., June 10

The HomeFront “Rock & Roll for Hope” 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk, rain or shine, will benefit HomeFront’s summer camp and year-round children’s enrichment programming for local homeless and at-risk kids. Register to run or walk at 9 a.m., the ETS Campus, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton, or pre-register at homefrontnj.org. There will be live music and a “rock star” costume contest. Also, games, food and awards.

June 11 & 25

Off the Page, 7 p.m. Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) playing one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy — without the threat of performing in front of a live audience. Library staff will “cast” and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.

Mon., June 11

Movie Matinee: “Marshall,” 2 p.m. Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. In 1940 Connecticut, Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, defends a black chauffeur accused of rape. 118 min. PG-13. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.

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‘Let’s Move Lawrence’ bicycle ride scheduled for June 3 By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Neighborhood Bike Ride” took place six months later and has become an annual event. Copleman was an avid bicyclist who celebrated his 60th birthday by embarking on a 3,500-mile trip that took him across the United States. This year’s bicycle ride starts at Lawrence High School. Since the route takes riders on and off pavement, organizers sug-

cling. The rain date is June 9. The bike ride honors the memory of Copleman, who co-founded Sustainable Lawrence in 2005. Sustainable Lawrence encourages residents to recycle and adopt other sustainable practices. Copleman, who was a longtime Lawrence resident, died in January 2011. The first “Let’s Move Lawrence/Ralph Copleman

Lawrence Township bicyclists will embark on an 8-mile meandering tour of the township next weekend during the annual “Let’s Move Lawrence/Ralph Copleman Neighborhood Bike Ride.” The bike ride, which begins at Lawrence High School, 2525 Princeton Pike. at 10 a.m. June 3, is open to all who love bicy-

gest that riders use a hybrid or mountain bike. From its starting point at the high school, the tour takes bicyclists across Princeton Pike to Hoover Avenue, to Glenn Avenue and then to Crest Hill Road. Riders will cross Princeton Pike to Pine Knoll Drive. From Pine Knoll Drive, the riders will turn onto Balsam Court, cross a bridge and onto a path in the former Green Acres

Country Club property that runs alongside a creek that winds through the property. The riders will turn onto Vanderveer Drive, across from Rider University. They will cross Route 206 and go onto the college campus. The bike route follows the remnants of the former trolley line right-ofway and into the Loveless Nature Preserve. From the Loveless Nature Preserve, the riders

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and Meriline Avenue in the Eldridge Park neighborhood.

The riders will cross Route 206 again and ride on Gainsboro Road, end-

ing at the Lawrence High School parking lot.

Residents warned of woman improperly seeking donations By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

nonprofit group that helps the homeless and the working poor. Mercer said the wouldbe solicitor is a white woman with short, reddish hair, who is missing two front teeth. The woman was reported to be soliciting in the Eggerts Crossing neighborhood. “A resident of the Lawrence community called us to report that someone had been in her neighborhood,

If someone knocks on a door and claims to be soliciting donations for HomeFront, don’t believe it. HomeFront Executive Director Connie Mercer said a woman has been going door to door pretending to be from HomeFront and asking for financial contributions. HomeFront is a Lawrence Township-based

Eggerts Crossing, this week going door to door, and very convincingly soliciting money for HomeFront,” Mercer said. When Mercer contacted police, she was told another resident had called police to report a woman fitting the same description had been asking for donations. Mercer said HomeFront relies on donations, but said the organization does not solicit on a door-to-door

basis. It holds fundraisers, such as the upcoming HomeFront Rock & Roll for Hope 5K Run/Walk on June 10, the recent Mother’s Day campaign, and membership in the Women’s Initiative. “We were appalled that someone would violate the sacred trust community members place in an organization when they donate their hard-earned money,” Mercer said. “I believe

there is a special place in Hell for people who scam generous people in the community, who with good hearts open their pocketbooks to help others.” The nonprofit organization helps the homeless and the working poor by providing emergency shelter to families, as well as homelessness prevention services that include back rent and utility assistance, emergency food, and free

clothing and household goods at its Free Store. HomeFront also offers services to clients who are homeless or at high risk of becoming homeless. It offers affordable housing searches, job placement and readiness skills. The goal is to help formerly homeless families to become independent, contributing members of the community, Mercer said.

speed limit on Route 206 would help. They answered with a resounding “yes.” Councilman Michael Powers told the children the speed limit on Route 206 had already been reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph. Route 206 is con-

trolled by the state Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT agreed to reduce the speed limit in 2011 at the council’s request, between Brearley and Skillman avenues. The request to lower the speed

limit was made after two school crossing guards were struck by vehicles at the intersection of Route 206 and Eggerts Crossing Road in 2010 and 2013. Mayor Christopher Bobbitt thanked the students for their presenta-

tion. “Thank you for your recommendations. I can talk to the people at the state. There are no promises, but I can ask them” about lowering the speed limit, Bobbitt said.

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involved in fatal traffic accidents. During the first six months of 2017, there were 68 pedestrians involved in fatal accidents. After the students completed their presentation, Councilman David Maffei asked them if reducing the

traffic fatalities occurred at intersections - that is 131 fatalities out of 500 reported fatalities from 2014 to June 30, 2017. They also learned that in the first six months of 2016, 71 pedestrians were

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THE STATE WE’RE IN

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By Michele S. Byers

Begone, wasteful single-use plastic bags! Reusable is the way to go Look around and you’ll see plastic bags everywhere: tumbling along roads, washed up on beaches, caught in tree branches, and clogging rivers, streams and storm drains. In 2017, volunteers for Clean Ocean Action collected more than 9,000 plastic bags during their spring and fall “Beach Sweeps” up and down the Jersey shore. In April, volunteers for Raritan Headwaters Association picked up 2,370 bags along the Raritan River and its tributaries. These cleanup efforts - involving thousands of volunteers – help keep our ocean and waterways safer

for fish, birds, dolphins, whales, turtles and other aquatic creatures. They also help make the public aware of the enormous harm caused by single-use bags. Happily, this heightened public awareness is translating into action. In 2015, the borough of Longport, just south of Atlantic City, became the first town in New Jersey to ban single-use plastic bags. Stores in this Absecon Island town are prohibited from giving out plastic bags to customers; instead, shoppers are asked to bring their own reusable bags. If a customer doesn’t have a bag, businesses charge customers 10 cents apiece for

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bags. Two more towns – Teaneck in Bergen County and Long Beach Township on Long Beach Island – have also banned single-use plastic bags. Long Beach’s ban took effect on May 1, just in time for the summer season. In February, Stafford Township in Ocean County introduced a law banning single-use plastic bags; a public hearing will be held this summer. And on May 1, Point Pleasant Beach in Ocean County introduced its own plastic bag ban. The town will help the transition by handing out 1,000 reusable canvas bags. These local efforts are critical and very positive. But why not ban single-use bags outright in this state we’re in? New Jersey uses about 4.5 billion single-use plastic bags every year. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fewer than 5 percent of all

single-use plastic bags are recycled. The rest go to landfills or trash incinerators … or end up as litter. Plastic bags burned in incinerators create air pollution. Those in the ocean and waterways are hazards to wildlife, which mistake them for food. Bags exposed to sunlight break down into smaller and smaller pieces, eventually becoming “microplastics.” These microscopic plastic particles become part of the food chain, and end up in our drinking water. Recent research shows microplastic contamination in many popular bottled waters. In 2016, California became the first state to ban single-use plastic bags. On its one-year anniversary last November, the state declared a victory: some 13 billion plastic bags a year had been eliminated, and the number of plastic bags on beaches dropped significantly. Californians quickly adjusted to bringing their

own bags to stores or paying 10 cents for heavierweight reusable bags. California’s law is tough, but not nearly as tough as those in other places! Kenya enacted the world’s strictest ban on single-use plastic bags in 2017. Kenyans producing, selling or even using plastic bags are subject to up to four years in jail or fines of $40,000. More than 40 additional countries have banned, partly banned or taxed single-use plastic bags. Would a statewide ban or tax on single-use plastic bags work in New Jersey? This past February, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle introduced a new bill that would impose a 5-cent fee on single-use plastic bags, an incentive for customers to bring their own bags. The bill is still before the Assembly’s Environment and Solid Waste Committee, and it remains to be seen whether the full

Legislature will get behind it or an amended version. But why wait for your town – or the state Legislature - to act? Take action today to reduce plastic pollution by voluntarily bringing your own reusable shopping bags. It’s not hard to develop this new habit – it’s just like buckling your seat belt or flossing your teeth! Biodegradable plastic shopping bags are another solution, but they’re not yet readily available. Most stores don’t offer biodegradable bags, and they need to be composted rather than tossed in the trash. To learn more about microplastics pollution and its impact on wildlife, go to the NY/NJ Baykeeper website atwww.baykeeperplasticstory.org or the Clean Ocean Action website at www. cleanoceanaction.org/index .php?id=824. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

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Non-profits receive grants On May 10, twelve nonprofit organizations serving Lawrenceville residents of all ages were awarded grants totaling nearly $27,000 at a ceremony hosted by one of the grantees, Project Freedom. This spring’s grantees are: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County, Dress for Success, Greater Eldridge Park Association, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Memorial Day observance

Mercer County’s annual Memorial Day observance will take place Sunday, May 27, at 11 a.m. in the Veteran Section at Greenwood Cemetery, 1800 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton. “I encourage everyone to pause this holiday weekend to honor the men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives protecting our freedom,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “All are invited to attend the county’s annual remembrance service at Greenwood Cemetery.” Col. Walter F. Conner, USMC (Ret.), will deliver the keynote address at the event, which is organized each year by the Mercer County Veterans Council and the Division of Veteran Services. The ceremony will conclude with a wreathlaying, 21-gun salute, playing of taps and benediction.

Memorial Day closings

Most Mercer County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 28, 2018, in observance of Memorial Day. The following county offices will be closed May 28 and will reopen for business Tuesday, May 29: McDade Administration Building, 640 South Broad St.; Criminal Courthouse, 400 South Warren St.; Office of Mercer County Clerk, 240 West State St.; Civil Courthouse and Office of the County Surrogate, 175 South Broad St.; and Mercer County Connection, Route 33 at Paxson Avenue, Hamilton. All branches of the Mercer County Library System will be closed Saturday,

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Mercer County will honor Memorial Day at the Veteran Section at Greenwood Cemetery. May 26; Sunday, May 27; and Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day weekend signals the end to Sunday hours at the Lawrence, Ewing, West Windsor and Hickory Corner (East Windsor) branches. Sunday hours will resume at those branches after Labor Day. The following county facilities will remain open on Memorial Day: Trenton-Mercer Airport (except administrative offices), Correction Center, Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services Communications Center. The following Mercer County Park Commission facilities will be open on Memorial Day: Marina at Mercer County Park, noon to 6 p.m.; Tennis Center, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; all four County golf courses, 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Equestrian Center, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Wildlife Center, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Tulpehaking Nature Center, Howell Living History Farm and Park Commission administrative offices will be closed. For more information on Park

Commission facilities, visit www.mercercountyparks. org.

County hosts photo project

Mercer County invites you to submit your digital images to help the County create a collection of recent photographs that illustrate living, working and playing within its 12 municipalities. The county is looking for images that illustrate area heritage, economic vibrancy and cultural diversity and that include public buildings, historic sites, parks and events with or without people using those places. “This is a way for talented amateur photographers to help us spotlight the many great things that Mercer County and its vibrant communities have to offer,” said County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “If you enjoy taking photos, we invite you to show us Mercer County through your lens.” This is not a contest but an opportunity for amateur

photographers who seek a broader audience for their work. The images could be used in editorial and commercial digital and print media promoting the County. The photographer’s credit line would appear in the media in which they appear, whenever possible. The county would have exclusive rights of the images and will not sell them. Participants must complete an agreement before submitting images. Instructions and requirements can be found online at ciephoto. com/PhotogDirex.pdf.

Donate flags for retirement

Do you have an American flag that is tattered, soiled or otherwise unserviceable? If so, Mercer

County Executive Brian M. Hughes encourages you to dispose of it properly at the County’s annual flag decommissioning ceremony scheduled for Flag Day, June 14, at Veterans Park in Hamilton. Each year, the Mercer County Office of Veteran Services partners with local veterans from the American Legion Post 31 and the Hamilton Township Patriotic Committee to hold the time-honored decommissioning, also known as “flag retirement.” American flags that are no longer fit for display will be burned in a dignified manner in a large pit during the ceremony and the flames will be doused by firefighters from the Nottingham Fire Company of Hamilton. Individuals and orga-

nizations wishing to have an American flag properly disposed of should bring the flag to any Mercer County office, including County Connection, Route 33 at Paxson Avenue, Hamilton; Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence; McDade Administration Building, 640 South Broad St., Trenton; and Mercer County Veterans Home, 2280 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton. The flag decommissioning ceremony will take place Thursday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park (Klockner Road entrance). Rain date is Friday, June 15. For more information, contact Mercer County Veteran Services at 609989-6120.

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Previewing summer theater, music and film

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A Season of Stories on Stage. All the world may not be a stage, but there are lots of stages in the area that will be busy with theatrical presentations all summer long.

SUMMER MUSIC PREVIEW

Hear the Music Play. Summer isn’t summer without music, and if you want to enjoy the sounds of the season, there are plenty of opportunities to hear live music in the area.

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ON THE COVER: A summer filled with entertainment is upon us, with events including (clockwise, from left), a concert by Chas Collins at Updike Farmstead in Princeton; The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s production of “Tartuffe” and the New Jersey Film Festival at Rutgers.

by Anthony Stoeckert

Beyond the Multiplex If you love movies, there are options beyond the endless stream of sequels and superhero movies that are about to dominate multiplexes over the next few months. The 23rd annual New Jersey International Film Festival will take place at Rutgers University, June 1-10. More than 20 films will be shown weekends, with programs beginning at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. Opening weekend is June 1 and will kick off with the short film “Headless Swans”, which is about a private detective who exposes extramarital affairs, and has grown to enjoy watching the destruction of the relationships he’s investigating. It will be followed by the feature, “Bullit Country” about four buddies with a secret who reunite for a bachelor party. June 2 will offer the documentary “The Wrestler: A Q.T. Marshall Story” by Toms River filmmaker Frank Zarillo. The movie follows the title wrestler as he takes one last shot at making the WWE. A second program June 2 will spotlight two short films and the documentary “Vianey”, which tells the story of hip-hop artist Vianey Otero. Opening weekend will wrap up June 3 with a program including the feature “306 Hollywood” about siblings who lose their grandmother, then figure out what to do with all of her possessions. Other highlights of the festival include “The Best of All Worlds”, from Austrian filmmaker Adrian Goipoinger. The movie is based on the true story of a 7-year-old growing up amid the drug trade of Salsburg, Austria. ”Shellfish”, by New Jersey filmmaker JD Wilson of Point Pleasant Beach, will be shown June 9. It’s a satire about millennials and their attachment to

technology. A second program on June 9 will include the feature “MDMA” about a girl from Newark who goes to a prestigious university in the 1980s and loses her scholarship when she gets involved with selling ecstasy. The movie is based on a true story. Many film screenings include appearances by directors, artists and scholars. For a full schedule and details, go to www.njfilmfest.com. For classic film lovers, summer wouldn’t be complete without Hollywood Summer Nights at the Princeton Garden Theatre. The series continues May 30 with Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” starring Jimmy Stewart as a detective with a fear of heights who is obsessed with a young woman played by Kim Novak. Things will lighten up the next day when the Marx Brothers star in “Horse Feathers” May 31. Other classics on the schedule including “Funny Girl,” starring Barbra Streisand, June 21. The western classic “Rio Bravo” starring John Wayne is slated for June 27. The Garden Theatre’s annual showing of “Jaws” is scheduled for June 28. Rock ’n’ roll fans have a few things to look forward to at the Garden, as the theater will show two Beatles movies, including a free screening of “A Hard Day’s Night” on July 10. The animated classic “Yellow Submarine” will be shown Aug. 29. Elvis fans can get their dose of the king when “Jailhouse Rock” is screened Aug. 9. The Garden Theatre is located at 160 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, including a full schedule for Hollywood Summer Nights and other screenings, go to www.thegardentheatre.com.

May 25th – Jun. 3rd, 2018

SUMMER THEATER PREVIEW by Anthony Stoeckert

A Season of Stories on Stage

ll the world may not be a stage, but there are lots of stages in the area that will be busy with theatrical presentations all summer long. Drama, comedy, musicals, new plays and classics will be performed by professional and community groups over the next few months, so start making your plans, and start ordering your tickets. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison has opened its new season with “Tartuffe,” the famous farce by Moiliere, translated by Richard Wilbur. The play, running through June 10, follows Orgon, who is enamored with the title hypocrite and arranges for his daughter to marry Tartuffe. The rest of the family sees through Tartuffe and devises a plan to expose Tartuffe for who he is. Few nights of theater are more enjoyable than the Shakespeare Theatre’s annual outdoor play on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, and this year’s choice is “The Servant of Two Masters,” running June 20 through July 29. Bonnie J. Monte, the theater’s artistic director, wrote a new adaptation of Carlo Coldoni’s comedy in which Truffaldino tells the audience about his abilities to keep his two masters happy. The comedy on the outdoor stage will be contrasted with tragedy indoors when the Shakespeare Theatre present’s the Bard’s “Titus Andronicus,” July 18 through Aug. 5. This early Shakespeare tragedy is one of his most violent works, telling a story of revenge near the end of the Roman Empire. This will mark the Shakespeare Theatre’s first production of “Titus Andronicus” in more than 30 years. Rounding up the summer at the Shakespeare Theatre is Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit,” a sophisticated comedy in which a medium performs a séance and contacts the ghost of the host’s late wife. It will run Aug. 15 through Sept. 2. For tickets and information, go to www.shakespearenj. org or call 973-408-5600. Bucks County Playhouse’s summer season kicked off with “An Act of God,” David Javerbaum’s comedy in which God returns to Earth with a new set of Ten Commandments. It runs through June 16. Last year, Bucks County Playhouse had a smash with “Guys and Dolls,” and this summer will offer another musical classic when “42nd Street” is presented at the theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The ultimate backstage musical is about Peggy Sawyer, who comes to New York seeking to become a Broadway star. Based on the classic movie, it features legendary songs such as “We’re in the

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Sarah Nicole Deaver and Patrick Toon in the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s production of “Tartuffe.” Money” and “Lullaby of Broadway.” Next up will be “Million Dollar Quartet,” running Aug. 10 through Sept. 15. The musical is about an impromptu 1956 studio session by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. The show features 21 songs including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire” and others. The Playhouse also will present a world-premiere concert adaption of “Show Boat,” the legendary show by Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern, June 23, 9 p.m. The benefit will feature Broadway performers and narration by Ted Chapin, president and chief creative officer of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization. Two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes (Broadway’s “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella”) leads the cast as Magnolia alongside James Snyder (Broadway’s “Cry-Baby,” Encore’s “Grand Hotel”) as Gaylord Ravenal. Emmy-award winner Jessica Walter (Bucks County Playhouse’s “Steel Magnolias” and TV’s “Arrested Development”) returns to the Playhouse as Parthy. For tickets and information, go to buckscountyplayhouse.org or call 215-862-2121. Princeton Summer Theater’s season will open with Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick…Boom,” running June 21 through July 8. The show by Jonathan Larson is an autobiographical musical about a composer looking for his break.

Wendy Wasserstein’s “Uncommon Women and Others,” will be presented by Princeton Summer Theater, July 12-22. Wasserstein’s debut is about graduates from Mount Holyoke College at the dawn of second-wave feminism as they make new friendships, fall in and out of love, and imagine a brighter future for themselves. Next up is Lilliam Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour,” running July 26 through Aug. 5. In the play, a lie at a girls boarding school throws things into chaos. Princeton Summer Theater’s season will wrap up with “The Baltimore Waltz,” Aug. 15-19. The play by Paula Vogel is about a couple who travels through Europe on a film-noir inspired trip. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays and Sundays. New this year are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays. ActorsNET of Bucks County in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, has two shows remaining in its 2017-18 season, including the comedy “The Sum of Us,” running June 1-17. In the play, an Australian father goes overboard in supporting his gay son, to the point he drives the son crazy. The company will wrap its season with Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” about a couple of young lovers, July 13-29. For tickets and information, go to www.actorsnetbucks.org or call 215-295-3694. Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College is continuing its season, as well. David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross,” presented by The Pennington Players, will run May 25 through June 3, followed by the musical “Disaster” presented by Pierrot Productions, June 8-17. The regular 2017-18 season will conclude with Shakespeare ’70’s annual presentation at Kelsey, with this year’s play being “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” running June 22 through July 1. Kelsey then has two summer show planned: “The Wizard of Oz,” presented by Yardley Players, July 13-22 and the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” July 27 through Aug. 5. Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville is wrapping up its debut season of musicals. Shows set for this summer are “The Music Man” (June 1-24); “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” (July 6-22); “Oklahoma” (Aug. 3-19); and “Godspell” (Aug. 24-Sept. 2).

For tickets and information, go to www. musicmountaintheatre.org or call 609-397-3337.

May 25th – Jun. 3rd, 2018

SUMMER MUSIC PREVIEW by Anthony Stoeckert

Hear the Music Play

ummer isn’t summer without music, and if you want to enjoy the sounds of the season, there are plenty of opportunities to hear live music in the area. Concerts of all musical styles will take place — both indoors and outdoors — throughout the area. And best of all, many of these live performances are free. So get ready to make your plans to hear some live music this season. The Historical Society of Princeton will host its seventh annual Concert Under the Stars, June 9, 6:30-10 p.m. at the Updike Farmstead. On the bill this year are two Nashville-based artists: Chas Collins will perform on the main stage and Sheridan Gates. Net proceeds support the historical society’s education efforts and collections. For ticket prices and information, go to www.princetonhistory.org or call 609-9216748, ext. 106. The Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton Shopping Center will continue their free Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Thursdays, beginning June 21 through Aug. 23. The series opens June 21 with a jazz concert by the Dirk Quinn Band. The Blawenburg Band will perform patriotic music, June 28. The band is one of the oldest community bands in the state, founded in 1890. Diali Cissokho and Kaira Ba will perform West African dance music on July 5. DCFusion will bring its mix of jazz with a Latin and R&B feel to the series, July 21. Next up, on July 19, is a concert by Trinidelphia, which performs a mix of American and Caribbean styles. Briz and the Revival will bring their brand of R&B and rock, both originals and covers, to the series, July 26. The Grace Little Band will perform Aug. 2, followed by Eco Del Sur, Aug. 9, performing music heard in various Latin American regions. The Octavia Blues Band will play Aug. 16, and Michael Austin will wrap up the series Aug. 23. The Princeton Shopping Center is located at 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. For more

information, go to artscouncilofprinceton. org or call 609-924-8777. Summer Princeton University’s Chamber Concerts series will offer four free concerts at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. This year’s series will start with a performance by the baroque ensemble Rebel, June 26. The Zora String Quartet will play the series, July 2. The Poulenc Trio will perform July 8, and the series will end will a concert by Daedalus String Quartet, July 5. Free tickets are available a week prior to each concert at tickets.princeton. edu, or at the Richardson Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. on the night of each concert. For more information, go to www. princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. Mercer County Park is presenting summer concerts at the park’s festival grounds, beginning with a concert by Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, May 26. Then get ready to move over rover because Jimi will take over the festival grounds when Kiss the Sky will play the music of Jimi Hendrix, June 22. The Best of the Eagles will play music by that legendary band, July 28. Admission to these concerts is free, but there is a $5 parking fee per car. Other concerts at the festival ground charge an admission. The Mercer County Jazz Festival will return to the festival grounds, July 7, 2-8 p.m. Headliners will be the Baylor Project. Also performing are Jeff Bradshaw, Ava and Bob Pollitt. Admission costs $20. After a day of jazz, get ready for some country music with Country in the Park, July 8, 5-10 p.m. The event will feature performances by Brett Young, Dylan Scott, Morgan Evans, Ashley McBryde, Mitchell Tenpenny and Tyler Rich. Tickets cost $37.50-$67.50. The grounds will host a concert by The Sensational Soul Cruisers, Aug. 3. The band is an 11-man horn group fronted by four vocalists singing R&B, Motown and disco. Tickets cost $10.

May 25th – Jun. 3rd, 2018

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THINGS TO DO SAGE “Turning Off the Morning News,” McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. World premiere comedy by Tony-winning author Christopher Durang that takes a dark look at today’s world, through June 3; www.mccarter. org; 609-258-2787. “Tartuffe,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison. Tartuffe, the consummate con man, hypocrite and womanizer, meets his match in Molière’s masterpiece of biting social commentary, through June 10; www.shakespearenj. org; 973-408-5600. “Act of God,” Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Comedy by David Javerbaum in which comes back and sets up a new set of Ten Commandments, through June 16; $40-$80; www.bcptheater.org; 215-8622121. “Glengarry Glen Ross,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. A group of desperate real estate salesmen are sharpening their knives as they prepare to sell some questionable properties really fast in David Mamet’s classic. Presented by The Pennington Players, May 25-June 3. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www. kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “The Sum of Us,” ActorsNET of Bucks County’s Heritage Center Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. David Stevens’ comedy about a straight Australian father who goes way overboard in supporting his gay son’s lifestyle – to the point of driving his son crazy, June 1-17. Performancs: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 pm. Tickets cost $20, $17 seniors (62 and older), $15 students; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694. “The Music Man,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Meredith Wilson’s classic musical set in River City, Iowa, where con man Harold Hill dupes the town folk into thinking he’s a band leader, but not everyone is falling for his scheme, June 1-21. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost

$22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609397-3337. “Night With Oscar”, George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick. Benefit play reading of Eugene Pack’s new comedy featuring Rob Morrow (“Northern Exposure,” “Billions”), Robert Wuhl (“Bull Durham,” “Arli$$”) and Talia Balsam (“Mad Men”), June 8, 8 p.m. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-2467717. CHILDREN’S THEATRE “101 Dalmatians Kids,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Pet owners Roger and Anita live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat, through May 26. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org. “The Cat in the Hat,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. From the moment his oversized, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that they are in for an adventure like no other. Based on the Dr. Seuss book, presented by Theatreworks USA and Two Beans Productions, June 2, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. $12, $10 children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Capital Singers of Trenton, Sacred Heart Church, 343 S. Broad St., Trenton. Choral concert featuring the debut performance of conductor Vinroy D. Brown Jr.’s “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing.” The program also will include Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Mass in G Minor, selections by Alice Parker, Moses Hogan and Franz Haydn, and more, June 3, 4 p.m. www.capitalsingers.org; 609-434-2781. Eastern Wind Symphony, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Concert featuring world premiere of Julie Giroux’s Symphony No. V, Elements. The perforSee THINGS TO DO, Page 6B

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May 25th – Jun. 3rd, 2018

THINGS TO DO Continued from Page 5B mance will feature additional pieces by Julie Giroux, and a performance by the EWS Youth Band. A light reception will follow, June 9, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30, $20 seniors/students; easternwindsymphony. org. JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. American roots music, their performance of Ungar’s composition, “Ashokan Farewell,” became the musical hallmark of Ken Burns’ “The Civil War,” May 25, 8 p.m. hopewelltheater.com.

MUSEUMS Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Ellarslie Open 35. Annual juried exhibit continues a tradition of supporting area artists and bringing the finest in visual art to patrons and visitors. Juried by Heather Campbell Coyle, through July

1. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” Between 1984 and 1999, the American artist Frank Stella executed four ambitious print series, each of which was named after a literary work that had a distinctive narrative structure: the Passover song Had Gadya, a compilation of Italian folktales, the epic novel Moby-Dick, and the illustrated encyclopedia Dictionary of Imaginary Places. Through these four bodies of work, Stella evolved printmaking projects of unprecedented scale and complexity that both transformed the artist’s visual language, through Sept. 23; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton. edu; 609-258-3788. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “A Gentleman’s

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Pursuit: The Commodore’s Greenhouse” Exhibit reveals the findings at Morven from Hunter Research’s excavation of one of New Jersey’s earliest greenhouses, through June 3. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America.” Multimedia exhibit pairs the two iconic documentarians of work life, underscoring how the decade was a dramatic time of transition for the American workforce. It is not simply a look back: many of the themes that Owens and Terkel identified remain strikingly relevant, engaging visitors to consider their own perspectives about working, through B July 29. Artists talk with Bill Owens, April during Art After Hours: First Tuesdays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10

a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.

GALLERIES Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. “Walking Distance” by Dave Burwell. Photographic series by Burwell of images he made within walking distance of his Princeton home; “Notions” photographs by students of a the photography class at Princeton Day School, through May 20. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511. Taplin Gallery at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. “Interwoven Stories International.” 3-hole fabric pages, stitched with memories, places, and people, speaking to the generosity, diversity, spirit, commitment and creativity of a community, through June 23. artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609924-8777. The Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main St., Cranbury. Exhibit of works by members of the New York City United Federation of Teachers Painting Class exhibit. The UFT Painting Class began in 2010 at the Monmouth County Library, through June 29; www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, 65 Olden Street, Princeton University campus. “Learning to Fight,

Fighting to Learn: Education in Times of War,” exhibition at World War I and its effect on education, drawing from the university srchives and the public policy papers of Princeton University Library, through June 2018. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. during the academic year; library.princeton.edu. Gallery at Mercer County Community College, Mercer County Community College campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. “Mercer County Artists 2018,” featuring 28 works in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, graphite, mixed media, ceramic, wood and more, through July 9; www.mccc.edu/gallery.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE “SUPPRESSED URGES” By GAIL GRABOWSKI ACROSS 1 Read digitally 5 Songs in Bollywood soundtracks 10 Stopped stalling 15 Nincompoop 19 __ Bell: fast-food chain 20 Donovan of “Clueless” 21 45 player 22 Alternative to de Gaulle 23 Back up on a job? 24 On the take 25 No-fuss course 27 “Spin” that really doesn’t affect the ball 30 Motive 31 Berkshire jackets 32 Cardiology concern 34 Help dishonestly 38 Floods 41 Katz of “Hocus Pocus” 42 Rural expanse 43 Rarity for a duffer 44 Invitation enclosure 49 Inc. relative 50 Governing gp. 52 Property attachment 53 Signs often numbered 54 Entreaty 55 “You wouldn’t dare!” response 56 Wood-shaping tool 57 Apothecary’s measures 58 Like some early hieroglyphics 59 Trickle 60 They may rest on sills: Abbr. 61 Wine label first name 62 Gift 63 “Affliction” actor 65 Key next to F 66 Cheney’s successor 67 Document often framed 69 Landlord’s sign 70 Surfer’s shade? 71 Eligibility factors 74 Skips past 75 Cope 76 Part of LGBTQ 77 Texas tourist spot 78 Gimlet options

79 Language group that includes Swahili 80 Lengthy lunch? 81 “Night Moves” singer 82 L, at times: Abbr. 83 “Curious though it may seem ... ” 86 Sinus dr. 87 By and by, to a bard 89 Needing a nap 90 Feuding (with) 92 He pardoned Richard 93 Syrian leader 95 “Li’l Abner” critter 97 Miss the beginning 99 Fairy tale feature 104 Frank account, e.g. 108 Sarcophagus holder 109 Bonkers 110 Parcel measure 111 Bring together 112 One in training, perhaps 113 City near Vance Air Force Base 114 Test release 115 Mixed nuts tidbit 116 Dubai dignitaries 117 Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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THINGS TO DO Continued from Page 7B Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Exhibit of hand-painted and fired ceramic tile art by central Jersey artist Adrian Nicoara. The exhibit will include original portraits, landscapes, and still life, as well as interpretations of classical art; it will also include decorative tiles and plates. Most of the work is created on 6 inch tiles, arranged in groupings that measure 12 inches to 36 inches. They are edged in copper, and assembled in hand-made wooden frames with inlaid fabrics or papers, which serve to enhance the tiles within, May 26 through June 20. Opening reception, June 3, 2-4 p.m. Hours:

Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 609-275-2897.

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

Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Mike Eagan, May 26; J.J. Ramirez, June 1, Gilbert Gottfried with J.J. Ramirez, June 2; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Craig Robinson, May 25-26, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $32-$37; Open mic night, May 30, 8 p.m., $5; Kevin Brennan, May 31, 7:30 p.m., June 1, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., $20; Kevin Nealon, June 2, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., June 3, 7:30 p.m., $32; www. stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.

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Princeton gets a gift of bike lanes

I found out on my birthday — May 20 — that I count, because I was counted. Unbeknownst to me, I stepped on a counter on the sidewalk along Wiggins Street, and I became a data point in a Princeton initiative that turned out to be hands-down (or more accurately feet-down) the best gift of the day — a celebration of biking and walking. The gift, inspired by the Princeton Bicycle Advisory Committee, comprised about 16,000 feet of black-and-yellow-and-white tape, dozens of cans of white spray paint, and several laminated signs. The cost was $5,000, a relative bargain, even by Amazon standards, because, for the most part, it was a one-day, free delivery by Princeton volunteers. Forty volunteers, including Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert, plus two members of the Princeton Engineering Department, spent six hours on Sunday installing temporary bike lanes on Wiggins Street from Sylvia Beach Way (the road behind the library) to Walnut/Chestnut lane. The bike lanes will stay in place through May 29 , but the counters that count pedestrians on the sidewalks, bikes in the bike lanes, and cars on the roadway, were put into place May 11 and will remain until the first week of June. The data collection, facilitated by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, will report the before, during, and after transportation use of the halfmile of roadway. I hope this is a gift that keeps on giving. The pilot program of temporary bike lanes in a high-traffic area may pilot the town’s way to a permanent installation. I urge bikers and walkers to get out there and be counted on Wiggins and contribute

Volunteers helped install temporary bike lanes in Princeton. The lanes will be in place through May 29. to my birthday celebration. Residents can make sure they count by taking the online survey on the town’s website www.princetonnj.gov. A smaller group of volunteers worked two weeks ago to canvass the homeowners along Wiggins to get their reaction to the installation of temporary bike lanes that will lead to the elimination of that precious Princeton commodity, parking spaces. According to Lempert and Princeton Engineer Deanna Stockton, the response was overwhelmingly positive. The people living in the neighborhood are fans of walking and biking around town and are willing to live with parking space deprivation in order to get the bikes off the sidewalks and into a safe lane of transit on the roadway. The planning for my gift began last September on International Parking Day, a day when parking spaces can be repurposed for pedestrian lifestyle uses, such as temporary outdoor seating and/or entertainment spaces. “But this repurposing only lasts one day, and the Princeton Bicycle Advisory Committee decided to adopt a goal

to create a longer parking-space-takeover project in the form of bike lanes,” Stockton said. “The engineering department embraced the concept, as did the mayor and elected officials, even though no formal council resolution was required to implement this temporary data-collection.” This project is a perfect fit for the PBAC whose goals are to: • Promote and accommodate walking and bicycling as modes of transportation • Advise the mayor and council about the character, safety and location of future pedestrian and bicycle facilities and/or accommodations. Since I am a member of the Princeton Complete Streets Committee, this birthday present was no surprise. It was originally scheduled for installation on May 19 , but Mother Nature made sure the work took place on my birthday. The surprise element of the initiative was related to the starting point of the bike lanes at Sylvia Beach Way. Sylvia Beach (March 14, 1887 – Oc-

Among those who helped install the bike lanes were Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert (left) and Municipal Enginner Deanna Stockton.

tober 5, 1962), born Nancy Woodbridge Beach, was an American-born bookseller and publisher who lived most of her life in Paris, where she was one of the leading expatriate figures between World War I and II. She is known for her Paris bookstore, Shakespeare and Company, where she published James Joyce’s controversial book, “Ulysses” (1922), and encouraged the publication and sold copies of Hemingway’s first book, “Three Stories and Ten Poems” (1923). The Sylvia Beach Papers — a collection that documents the life and activities of Sylvia Beach (18871962), particularly relating to Shakespeare & Company — is housed at the Princeton University Library. When they start naming bike lanes, I want to be first on the list. This might serve as a fund-raising tactic to pay for the permanent installation and would be a great birthday present to honor those who love walking and biking. It lasts longer and is healthier than my favorite gifts after bike lanes: chocolate and Cheetos.

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Robotic arm-assisted surgery is transforming joint replacement procedures More than 1 million hip and knee replacements are performed in the United States each year, according to the National Institutes of Health, and with the aging of the baby boomers that number is expected to grow. Moreover, advances in technology and surgical techniques are making joint replacement an increasingly popular treatment option for younger patients who suffer from joint conditions. Today, surgeons affiliated with the Jim Craigie Center for Joint Replacement at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (PMC) are offering robotic arm technology for total knee, partial knee and total hip replacement surgery. Arthritis common reason for joint replacement Your knee is made of three basic parts that move and work together to ensure smooth motion and function, while your hip is made of two. When osteoarthritis or other conditions affect the knee or hip, the cartilage that serves as a cushion for the joint wears away or is destroyed. The bones then rub up against each other, causing pain and stiffness, particularly first thing in the morning or after resting. Other common symptoms of osteoarthritis include: • Limited range of mo-

tion or stiffness that goes away after movement • Clicking or cracking sound when a joint bends • Mild swelling around a joint • Pain that occurs upon starting an activity or that worsens with activity or toward the end of the day Osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons for joint replacement. Other conditions that affect the joints include rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis and bone conditions such as Paget’s disease and osteonecrosis. Partial vs. total Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with metal, ceramic or hard plastic implants. For knees, if the damage has occurred on both sides of the joint or in all three joint components, a total knee replacement procedure may be performed. During the procedure, the diseased portion of the knee is resurfaced, saving as much of the patient’s healthy bone and surrounding tissue as possible. An implant is then secured in the joint to allow the knee to move smoothly again. Sometimes, the cartilage damage in your knee is limited to just one side or the kneecap. When this happens, a partial knee replacement procedure may be appropriate. Partial

and technological advances that lead to longer-lasting implants.

Dr. Harvey E. Smires knee replacement is similar to total knee replacement except only one of the three knee components is replaced. In total hip replacement, the upper part of your femur — called the femoral head — is replaced with an artificial stem, which fits inside the femur bone. The damaged cartilage surface of your socket is removed and replaced with a metal socket or cup. Screws are sometimes used to hold the socket in place. A plastic and ceramic bearing is then inserted between the new stem and the socket to allow for a smooth gliding surface. In the past, joint replacement was predominately for patients age 60 and older, but today it is considered for younger individuals as well, thanks to refined surgical techniques

A new approach Robotic-arm assisted surgery is a new approach to joint replacement that enables surgeons to more accurately plan and place implant components. Prior to robot-assisted procedures, patients undergo CT scans that are used to create 3D images of their unique anatomy. The information is then uploaded to the robot to help the surgeon plan the procedure. The 3D modeling enables the precise placement of the implants and enables the robot to limit the movement of surgical instruments to a pre-designated area. The system also allows the surgeon to make adjustments to the plan during surgery as needed. For knee replacement, the robot can also simulate the full range of motion and ensure the knee is in complete alignment. For hip replacement, the robotic technology allows surgeons to align the cup in position to lower the incident of dislocation and often restore normal leg length. The precision of robotic-arm assisted surgery can result in faster recovery, a higher rate of patient satisfaction and longer-lasting mobility. Patients are often up and moving almost pain-

free the same day as surgery. The Jim Craigie Center at PMC has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for total hip replacement and total knee replacement. In addition, U.S. News and World Report has rated PMC high performing in hip and knee replacement procedures. For more information about robotic arm-assisted

joint replacement surgery at the Jim Craigie Center for Joint Replacement or to find an orthopaedic surgeon with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7469. Harvey E. Smires, M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon on the Medical Staff at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

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24 sycamore Way Hamilton Square 3 BR, 2 full bath Ranch located in the highly demanded Steinert School District. This customized home offers an open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining. MLS #7180117 $319,000 609-586-1400

3444 bloomingDale, hillsborough tWp. Cathedral LR with gas FP overlooks the DR & kit with granite counters. Freshly painted. ID #3454231

25 Winterset Dr. robbinsville Totally remodeled from top to bottom, this spacious ranch is in move in cond. Located in desirable neighborhood of Windswept, it is situated close to Mercer County Park, train stations, major hghwys & shopping centers. MLS #7177683 $424,872 609-586-1400

189 georgetoWn Franklin tpk. Welcome home to this sunny 3 BR, 2 bath Montgomery Twp Ranch on almost 1 acre of land & backing to Cherry Valley. Award winning Montgomery Schools. Come visit this home and be the next lucky owners.

370 rt 156 hamilton Lovely Ranch offers 3 BR, 1.5 baths, eat-in-kit, full bsmnt & oversized 2 car gar. Located in Steinert School District! MLS#7159901

2 ponD vieW lane hopeWell tWp. Stunning 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3800 sf home in desirable Hopewell Ridge on 1.84 acre lot. Upgrades galore! ID#7118306

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547 stonybrook Dr. bristol tWp. Ranch with 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths. 1,398SF of space. Quick close possible. MLS# 7102420

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4 meriDan ct. West WinDsor Impeccable North-facing home in desirable Windsor Hunt, w/large conservatory on private cul-de-sac w/prof landscaping, deck & large pool. Min. to PJ Train Station, Parks & Recreation. MLS#1001183174 $819,900 609-921-2700

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14 ginger rD. chesterFielD Beautifully maintained & updated 4 BR, 2.5 bath Colonial offers: family rm w/FP & wet bar, deck w/hot tub & 3 car-gar. Situated on 1 acre wooded lot! MLS#7166652 $469,900 609-298-3000

28 merion place laWrenceville Sprawling 2 story home w/5 bedrooms, 3 full baths (2 newer), newer kitchen, open LR,DR,KIT, huge deck & patio! Brick FP in FR! MLS#1000482548

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514 prince st. borDentoWn city Lovely 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath semi-detached home offers beautiful landscaping, storage shed and 2 porches. Conveniently located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and school. MLS#7175085 $235,000 609-298-3000

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630 kressman rD. Williams tWp. 1820 Stone house next to the stream. Gourmet kitchen, 3 Bedrooms and Family Room, 5 FP, Vintage and Modern touches. MLS# 7126242 215-862-9441

21 boss rD. e amWell tWp. Country Classics new construction. Just minutes to shopping in Flemington & 15 miles to Princeton. MLS #3458030 $619,000

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20-b everettstoWn rD. FrenchtoWn boro Adorable well maintained 3br w/ hardwood floors, Updated kitchen with granite countertops, large backyard. MLS # 3452517 $285,000 609-397-0777

5 carDigan rD. hamilton Lovely 3 BR, 1 bath home in Hamilton. Newly remodeled bath with Haven tub. Full, partially-finished bsmnt w/bar, sink, washer & dryer, & storage area under the steps. MLS #7181922 $280,000 609-737-1500

209 HarriSon ave. Hamilton Well maintained 4 unit apt building features (1) Two bedroom and (3) One bedroom apts. Located near public transportation. ID #7061222

204 hopeWell princeton rD. hopeWell tWp. Classic Ranch located almost an acre of land in Hopewell Township. This is a great home with lots of potential and a full basement. Centrally located near many major highways. This home has a lot to offer so make your appointment today! MLS #7176595 $254,000 609-737-1500

33 lexington Dr. hopeWell tWp. Lovely 2 BR, 2 bath home in desirable Wellington Manor. The rear of the property faces a wooded area and is landscaped to reveal its natural beauty. MLS #7177311

7 Winthrop Dr. laWrenceville Expanded Alexander Model in the desirable Lawrenceville Green. New bath rooms, hardwood floors, freshly painted and a great backyard! See it today! ID#1000402056

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