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Student launches letter-writing campaign against block scheduling By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Concerned that block scheduling may be implemented at Lawrence High School for the 202122 school year, a Lawrence High School junior has launched a letterwriting campaign in opposition to it. If school district officials approve the switch to block scheduling, it would mean 90-minute classes for high school students, according to the letter that is being circulated in the community. But Ross Kasun, the superintendent of schools, said there has been no decision on what the 2021-22 school year will look like – other than students will return to school in-person for a full day of learning. Gov. Phil Murphy has ordered schools to return to in-person learning in September. Kasun said a committee comprised of about 18 staff members has been exploring the possibility of moving to block scheduling, but “we have not begun to bring it to the whole staff to make a decision on it. “There has been absolutely no decision on what the (Lawrence High School) schedule will look like,” Kasun said.

Nevertheless, Lawrence High School junior Jack Granahan initiated a letter-writing campaign last month to get ahead of the issue. He said he learned about it from a teacher, who he declined to identify. Granahan said a message about the proposed change was posted on Instagram, along with a link to the letter. He said he has urged students to contact the administration and speak out against block scheduling. Granahan said that after thinking about the implications of block scheduling, he realized it was “severely flawed.” “In my mind, it is simply not practical to give teachers 90 minutes to teach. It is too long a class period for students with short attention spans to have a meaningful education, and it would also potentially cause many teachers to become tired of lecturing,” Granahan said. The letter that Granahan prepared stated that the average teenager has an attention span of less than one hour. The pre-pandemic class schedule allowed for classes of less than one hour each, and it was well-suited for students will low attention spans, he said. “As opposed to actually teaching and helping students for the entirety of the class period, most

teachers will likely get tired out and give their students busy work,” the letter said. “As a result, less material will be taught within a smaller number of longer class periods, than within

a greater number of shorter class periods,” the letter said. According to the letter, block scheduling has been proposed as a means to lower the number of student-to-student interactions to pre-

vent transmission of COVID-19. But given the current rate of COVID-19 vaccination (and its expansion to teenagers), it is unlikely that the virus will be a serious issue in September, the letter said.

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ShopRite and Procter & Gamble present a check for $13,000 to the Conserve Wildlife Foundation (CWF) of New Jersey to support the organization’s all-volunteer Bald Eagle Project. The presentation took place last month at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. Pictured left to right: Robert Zuehlke, manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, ShopRite; David Wheeler, executive director, CWF, and Ron Doyle, senior account representative, P&G.

Lawrence Township Community Foundation awards grants By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

While a few hundred dollars may not seem like a lot of money, it means that Jewish Children and Family Services will be able to expand its mobile food pantry across Mercer County – to sites that include the Eggerts Crossing Village and Project Freedom housing developments in Lawrence. Jewish Children and Family Services was among the dozen or so nonprofit groups that were awarded grants, totaling $26,500, by the Lawrence Township Community Foundation at its spring grants cycle awards ceremony May 13. Since its inception in 2002, the Lawrence Township Community Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grants to nonprofit groups in Lawrence and neighboring towns. The Lawrence Township Community Foundation was the brainchild of Eleanor Horne of the Educational Testing Service, Becky Taylor of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and Pam Mount, co-owner of Terhune Orchard. They realized that the needs of Lawrence Township residents could be met by a community foundation. The Educational Testing Service and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. gave their support to the fledgling foundation, along with attorney Daniel Haggerty of the Stark and Stark law firm and Conrad Druker of the Mercadien Group accounting firm. Meanwhile, among the awardees in the spring 2021 grant cycle was the Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County, which has a location on Spruce Street in Lawrence. It will use its award to fund a summer camp and supplemental education program for 50 low-income, at-risk children. Dress for Success will use its grant to bring its “Designing Your Future” workforce development program directly to Lawrence residents, said Michelle Cash. The program is based at the Lawrence Community Center at 295 Eggerts Crossing Road. Designing Your Future is an intensive learning experience that teaches women how to write a resume, how

to respond during a job interview and how to negotiate job offers, Cash said. Dress for Success also provides clothing for interviews, plus a week’s worth of office clothing when a participant lands a job, she said. HomeFront plans to use its award to buy, prepare and deliver food, diapers and other basic necessities to vulnerable people, children and adults – with an extra

emphasis on providing diapers and baby wipes. “Every extra diaper and food bag really does matter,” said HomeFront representative Brian Helmuth. Lawrenceville Main Street will use its grant to bring back its signature Music in the Park series in Weeden Park, next to the Lawrenceville Post Office on Main Street. The money also will be used to support the Summer Arts

Market, plus beautification projects and signage. “We are so excited to be able to offer events outside,” said Gina Totaro, who sits on Lawrenceville Main Street’s board of directors. The group helped to revitalize the Main Street business district in the historic village of Lawrenceville, and continues to do so. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mercer County (CASA) will use its grant to expand recruit-

ment and training efforts for community volunteers, who support children in foster care. The CASA volunteer stays in touch with the child while he or she is in foster care, and is sometimes the only constant in that child’s life, said CASA representative Laura Wall. Interfaith Caregivers, which helps underserved senior citizens

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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 University 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 offfield operations. The university will manage all game-day operations, including field management, score-

keeping 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 treelined 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,” Kerrick 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 Thunder 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/draft-league

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The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer is offering book awards to college-bound Jewish students who reside in the Princeton Mercer Bucks community and surrounding areas. The scholarships for academic books and supplies are awarded based on financial need, and students must be accepted and enrolled in a college or university for the fall semester 2021. Applications for are due by July 1. Applications can be completed online at https://forms.gle/WPSAfT4bgc6fCsBG7 For more information about the Book Awards and the application, contact Amy Zacks at amy@foundationjewish.org or 609-524-4374. The Camp College summer youth program, located on the campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC) in West Windsor, will be in full swing beginning June 21 with in-person camp activities all summer long for children ages 6-16. Registration for courses is now in progress. Camp College will roll out a new “Campus Kids Pods” program where groups of children stay together. This season, Campus Kids Pods will be divided into two sessions operating Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first session runs from June 28 to July 15 and the second session runs July 19 to Aug. 12. Campers choose a specific ageappropriate pod per session, while staying together in small groups throughout the day. “Specialty Camp” is also new this year. This format specifically pairs courses to create a weekly (Monday through Friday) full-day experience, with some limited programs offered as a half-day option. Campers combine study in a variety of stimulating subject areas that emphasize intellectual growth and skills development with the fun of recreational activities. For detailed information about Summer 2021 Camp College including course descriptions, dates and fees, visit www. mccc.edu/ The Princeton Farmers Market returns to the Franklin Avenue lot on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 18. Masks are required to be worn for all vendors and shoppers at the market, and while waiting in vendor lines practice social distancing and be mindful of others. The market is authorized to accept SNAP/EBT cards and matches up to $10 on SNAP transactions, per eligible customer, per day. Those eligible for SNAP benefits can learn more at the Farmers Market table. For a list of market dates, vendor information and more, visit www.princetonfarmersmarket.com

Friday, May 28 to Sunday, May 30

Labyrinth Books is holding is spring book sale May 2730 at the Princeton bookstore, 122 Nassau St. All books and gift items will be discounted. May 27 is a preview day for members only. May 28 is a fundraising day for Princeton mutual aid; instead of discounts, 15% of all sales will be provided to rescue services in the municipality. Receive a free Labyrinth pen pouch with a purchase of $75 of more, while supplies last. Labyrinth is also holding an ongoing food and clothing drive on behalf of Trenton Rescue Mission and Arm-in-Arm. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday. For more information, visit www.labyrinthbooks.com/ or call 609-497-1600.

Saturday, May 29

The Spirit of Princeton’s annual Memorial Day commemoration, taking place at Monument Hall, at 11:30 a.m. May 29, will feature no parade, but rather a wreath-laying ceremony and words of profound thanks to service men and women who sacrificed their lives for the United States of America. Following the ceremony, Spirit of Princeton has arranged for a three-minute, community bell-ringing salute by Princeton University and three churches in town: Trinity, Witherspoon Presbyterian, and St. Paul’s. The bell-ringing tribute will present an opportunity for residents to contemplate the sacrifices by the men and women in the military, as well as by the healthcare and other essential workers who, during this pandemic, have sacrificed their lives to enable the rest of us to move forward. For those unable to catch the event on Facebook Live, a link to the ceremony will be posted at https://www.facebook.

com/spiritofprinceton and www.spiritofprinceton.org. Donations to Spirit of Princeton are encouraged to ensure the future of these community events. See the website for information on how you can “Get into the Spirit” by donating. For further information, call 609-430-0144 or visit www. spiritofprinceton.org/ View magnetic sun storms safely through a telescope equipped with special filters from 1-3 p.m. May 29 at Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville. Observe sunspots, solar flares, prominences and other solar phenomena. Learn how these storms can affect the earth as well as other interesting facts about Earth’s closest star. Jennifer and Dave Skitt and other members of the Amateur Astronomer’s Association of Princeton will lead this activity. Clear skies required. Rain date is May 31. Park vehicle entrance fee is $5.00 per car. For more information, call 609-737-0609. Lawrence Township’s annual Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. May 29 from the Lawrence High School parking lot, then wind its way onto Darrah Lane to Birchwood Knoll and then onto Berwyn Place and back to the high school parking lot. A registration form for parade participants is available on the Lawrence Township Recreation Department page on the township website at www.lawrencetwp.com

Weekends, May 29-30 and June 5-6

In the magical village of Crossford – which Liberty Lake in Bordentown becomes this time of year – the faeries will gather to host their very own socially distanced Masquerade Ball as part of the annual New Jersey Renaissance Faire. The story unfolds each morning at 10 a.m., with seven action-packed hours of interactive entertainment including knight jousts, sword fighting, fire breathing, aerialists, comedy, music, shopping in the Merchant Village of fine artisans, faire-food, and local craft beers and wine. Special attractions include Shelli Buttons, the Righteous Blackguards, William Shakespeare himself, the swashbuckling Lords of Adventure, and Chaste Treasure. Dates are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 29 and 30, and June 5 and 6, rain or shine, at Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Road, Bordentown. Single day tickets are $25 for adults or $10 for children 5-12. VIP Season Pass (four days is $80. Tickets are limited to 30% capacity. For information, visit NJRenFaire.com, YouYube.com/ NJrenfaire or Facebook.com/NewJerseyRenFaire

Sunday, May 30

Take part in a stream stomp from 1:30-3 p.m. May 30 at Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville. Meet at the Nature Center. Open to anyone age 6 and older. Come out for a wet hike the path follows a park stream in search of crayfish, salamanders, caddisflies, stoneflies, mayflies, frogs, minnows and other stream inhabitants. Wear water shoes or old sneakers and be prepared to get wet at least up to the knees. Park vehicle entrance fee is $5 per car. For more information, call 609-737-0609.

Through Tuesday, June 1

The Dr. Esther Wollin Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a scholarship opportunity available to Jewish female students who reside in the Princeton Mercer Bucks community. Monies from Dr. Wollin’s estate were designated to grant a college scholarship to eligible Jewish female full-time students who will be, or are already attending Rutgers University and raised by their Jewish mother in a single-parent household in the Princeton Mercer Bucks Community. Eligibility is based on financial need. Submission deadline is June 1. For more information or to apply, visit www.JFCSonline. org, or contact Joyce at 609-987-8100 or JoyceW@JFCSonline.org. Stuart Country Day School’s Summer Camp registration is open. Stuart is planning for an in-person and online camp experience for boys and girls ages 2-16 from June 7 to Aug. 6. Campers will explore Stuart’s 55-acre wooded campus at 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, develop new athletic skills, discover the artist within, hone their writing and leadership skills, and find their voices both on paper and on stage.

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Sibling discount granted automatically beginning with the second child. Lunch through the FLIK dining service. Before and after care will not be offered out of an abundance of caution. Register at www.stuartschool.org/summer. Summer programs at Princeton Day School (PDS), 650 The Great Road, Princeton, will be offered from June 14 to Aug. 9, with co-ed full-day and half-day programs for campers pre-K to Grade 12. This year PDS varsity coaches will lead camps in squash, basketball and baseball. Or, take part in Crazy for Clay, tennis, chess, other sports, water play and more. New offerings include Piñatas & Parties, Bridges & Towers, and Puppetry & Storytelling. Campers do not have to be PDS students to attend. Pre-camp and extended day options are available. Visit www.pds.org/summer-programs/ or call 609-9246700, ext. 1342 for more information, or to register.

Tuesday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 8

Whenever a longtime executive director who has created a lasting legacy plans to retire or leave for another opportunity, it presents an enormous challenge to a nonprofit. Independent consultant and BoardSource Senior Governance Consultant Susan Meier will share her decades of experience during “Succession Planning: Who’s Next?—Proactively Navigating Successful Transitions.” This two-part virtual session for nonprofit board members and executive directors will cover practices and emerging trends around executive succession planning and board leadership cultivation and will consider how to identify a diverse pool of candidates. The sessions will take place on June 1 and 8 from 121:30pm. To register, visit www.nonprofitconnectnj.org or contact NonProfitConnect Executive Director Allison Howe at allison@NonProfitConnectNJ.org or 609-921-8893.

Wednesday, June 2 to Sunday, June 20

The Princeton Festival’s 17th season, opening June 2, has an updated slate of musical and multi-genre performances plus eight free readings, lectures and interviews. Tickets for seven virtual performances, which include four live-streamed concerts with in-person attendance options, are available for purchase at www.princetonfestival. org or by calling 609-759-1979. The website also includes information on eight free events. Musical performances that have limited seating include: • Baroque chamber orchestra. Two different programs featuring Vitali, Vivaldi, Bach, Biber, Handel and other composers played on period instruments. Live-streamed; limited in-person seating available. Tuesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 10. • Opera by Twilight. Two different programs of arias and ensembles by Bizet, Puccini, Verdi, Lehar and more featuring eight outstanding vocalists. Live-streamed; limited in-person seating. Sunday, June 13 and Sunday, June 20. There are also three virtual-only programs: • Concordia Chamber Players: Music by Jessie Montgomery, Honegger, Puccini, Françaix, and Wolf. Friday, June 4. • Piano competition finals. Various pieces played by top entrants from around the world. Winners announced at the conclusion. Sunday, June 6. • Dreaming/Undreaming. An immersive, multi-genre, interdisciplinary video based on stories by Jorge Luis Borges, commissioned by and created especially for the Festival by Chicago performance collective Kosmologia, Thursday, June 17. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. except the piano competition, which starts at 3 p.m. Ticketholders will be able to watch any of these concerts in recordings until the end of June. There are now eight free talks and interviews on the schedule. Among the latest to be added: • Creating an Interdisciplinary Event on June 2, in which the artists’ collective Kosmologia explains how it built Dreaming/Undreaming for the festival • Artists’ Round Table on June 9, with musicians from the Festival’s Baroque Chamber Orchestra sharing the secrets of playing the repertoire. A complete list of free events is available on the website.

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Rider University offers program for entrepreneurial vets and military Entrepreneurial veterans and active-duty military are encouraged to apply to Rider University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Training program. Returning for its eighth year, the free, seven-week program helps veterans and active-duty military develop a business concept or grow an existing business. Led by faculty in Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business, the program guides participants through a range of business development skills and concepts, including conducting a feasibility study and market research, developing a business and market plan, and understanding their business’ operational and financial needs. “Each year, I am incredibly proud of the veterans who participate in this program. Their personal and professional growth is phenomenal to witness,” Dr. Ron Cook, founder of Rider’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and associate dean of graduate programs in the Norm Brodsky College of Business, said in the statement. “Because we keep the program small with only 20 participants, each veteran gets the individual attention needed to leave the course with a solid framework for starting or growing their business.” After participating in the 2020 program, Dr. Olufemi Olatunji is ready to launch his business in the near future, according to the statement. With a background in nursing and more than a decade in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, he developed a plan for an adult day care services center. “The program is a must before anyone launches a business idea,” he said in the statement. “The important nuggets of turning ideas into potential businesses gleaned from the program cannot be overestimated.” The program is offered through Rider’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies with support from the New Jersey Bankers Charitable Foundation and the Uncommon Individual Foundation. Participants may also receive college credit for the course, with a separate registration and additional academic work, and a limited number of scholarships for the for-credit option are available. Upon completion of the program, all participants can apply for one year of mentoring as they pursue their business venture.

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Rider has a long history of assisting veterans and service members, according to the statement. Since 1865, the university has opened its doors to veterans and military service members with most of the inaugural class comprised of Civil War veterans. Today, the university continues its proud tradition of helping current and former members of the Armed Forces transition from enlistment to enrollment. Recently, Rider was ranked the ninth most military-friendly school in an annual ranking of 1,200 institutions, according to the statement.

In light of COVID-19, this year’s program will run virtually via Zoom on Wednesday evenings beginning May 19 and running through June 30. Applications are due May 12 and are available at rider.edu/ vetprogram. For more information about Rider’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Training program, contact Assistant Professor Dr. Mayank Jaiswal at mjaiswal@rider.edu or visit rider.edu/vetprogram.

School board approves 2021-22 budget Preparing a budget is one of the most important and challenging things that a school board and the administration can do, said Ross Kasun, the superintendent of schools. “It’s a balancing act and it becomes more difficult every year. There are so many things competing for the dollar,” Kasun said. Thomas Eldridge, the business administrator for the school district, said the cost drivers are basically the same – salaries and benefits, and enrollment fluctuations and shifts. Salaries and benefits, which account for 80% of spending in the budget, grew by $1.2 million – from $60.7 million to $61.9 million. The budget for general education increased by $626,619 – from $27.5 million to $28.1 million. The cost for the special education program grew by $739,902, or from $15.9 million to $16.7 million. Tuition for special schools outside of the district, which are needed for certain special education students, increased by $306,857. The district budgeted $3.9 million last year, and increased it to $4.2 million in the 2021-22 budget. The increases in the costs for regular education and special education programs reflect at trend over the past few years, Eldridge said. There are not necessarily more special education students enrolled in the district, but the expenses are increasing – from tuition for out-of-district special-

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The Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education approved its $79.6 million operating budget for 2021-22, following a public hearing at the school board’s May 5 meeting. The 2021-22 budget carries a 2-cent increase in the school district property tax rate – from $1.57 per $100 of assessed value to $1.59. The school district property tax applies to residential and non-residential properties. A 2-cent increase in the school district property tax rate means the owner of a house assessed at the township average of $282,395 will pay $4,490 in school district taxes, or $68 more than last year. Turning to the revenue side, the property tax levy to support the newly approved budget is $70.9 million. This compares to the $69.7 million tax levy to support the 2020-21 budget. Other sources of revenue include miscellaneous revenue, such as tuition and interest on savings, and state aid. Miscellaneous revenue declined by $70,000 – from $328,000 to $258,000. But state aid increased by $630,445 to $4.8 million. This reflects the trend of increased state aid for the Lawrence Township Public Schools. The district received $4.2 million in the 2019-20 budget and $4.3 million in the 2020-21 budget.

ized schools to transportation costs, Eldridge said. The district expected to renew its existing transportation contracts, but the companies announced they would not be renewing the contracts, he said. The district went out to bid for a new set of contracts, and the price increased by $366,000. Changes were made to the transportation policies to economize. The school district looks for ways to save money so more dollars can be put into the classroom, Eldridge said. The savings come from a mix of “insourcing and out-sourcing” the district’s needs, he said. The school district runs some of its own buses, in conjunction with the transportation companies, for example. Half of the custodial staff are school district employees and the rest are outsourced, Eldridge said. And the district generates some of its electricity through solar panels that were installed many years ago, he said. The district also has its own fiber optics network, which reduces utility costs. Kasun and Eldridge acknowledged the challenges of preparing the budget during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The way we approach all of these problems is as an opportunity. With everything we do, we approach it with a level of resilience. There are things we are learning and things that are disappointing, but there are good things happening, as well,” Eldridge said.

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ow comfortable are you in the outdoors? Do you feel happy and safe in parks and outdoor spaces, or do you feel unwelcome or uncomfortable? Your answer may depend on the color of your skin. Not everyone feels safe in parks and nature preserves that belong to us all. People of color may feel out of place or, worse, the target of suspicion or hostility. Changing that situation was the aim of a recent discussion on “outdoor equity” led by Black author, storyteller and educator Carolyn Finney. Finney was invited to speak to New Jersey’s land conservation community – a largely white group that works to preserve open space, parks, trails and farmland – about ways to make their work more inclusive of New Jerseyans of all ethnicities and backgrounds. Finney is the author of the book “Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors.” She has backpacked around the world and has seen firsthand that people of color are frequently challenged or questioned when they are out in nature. “For Black people, navigating both city streets and hiking trails can be charged; at worst, they are fraught terrains where we are at the mercy of someone else’s interpretation of our presence,” she wrote in a 2020 essay. “Too often, by default, Black people are perceived as threats to White people’s physical safety.” In turn, that threatens their safety. For example, on the morning of Memorial Day 2020, a Black birder named Christian Cooper grabbed his binoculars and headed for his favorite spot in New York City’s Central Park. Trouble ensued when Cooper asked a woman to leash her loose dog. When she refused, he began filming her with his phone. The woman, who is White, responded by saying she would tell the police that “an African-American man is threatening my life” and then dialing 911. “George Floyd and Christian Cooper exist on a continuum,” Finney told the New Jersey audience via Zoom. “On one end of the continuum, you could die.” The topic of Finney’s talk was “Finding Common Ground: Equitable Access for All to Nature and Preserved Land.” Making New Jersey’s outdoor spaces more inclusive of all races is not easy. The perception of many people of color, Finney noted, is that parks and open space are preserved for wealthy White people. What is needed to change that perception, she said, is a willingness for those in power “to meet people where they are and connect with their humanity.” That means acknowledging historical losses that came when Blacks, Native Americans and other people of color were separated from their land. It means debunking the 19th century doctrine of manifest destiny, the belief that U.S. expansion across the American continent was justified and inevitable. It could mean making reparations for land unjustly taken. “Reparations means repair,” Finney said. “We can find common ground on what repair looks like.” The process won’t be quick; Finney calls it “the long game.” It will also take courage and a willingness by those in power to step out of their comfort zones. “If you are going to look at this honestly, it’s going to shake your world up,” she said. “A lot of people don’t want to do it because it feels crappy and you have to give up some stuff.” But Finney feels encouraged by the simple fact that a conversation is taking place here in the Garden State. “I’ve never seen a door open so wide in my life,” she said. In Mercer County, for example, a coalition of public and private conservation groups has founded the Outdoor Equity Alliance to ensure nature is available to all. Jay Watson, the head of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s land preservation program and one of the alliance’s founding members, said the group’s goal is to make sure all people can enjoy the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of spending time outdoors without fear or feeling unwelcome. The Outdoor Equity Alliance is exploring what the real and perceived barriers are to enjoying nature. For instance, some people might lack transportation to parks and preserves, while others may feel they don’t know enough about the out-

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nation. “We want this to be so well done that others working for equity will want to take it on and make ‘Nature for All’ a reality,” Watson said. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

By Tomer Davidov, MD

Late Night Heartburn Could Be Gallstones

f heartburn keeps you up at night or strikes a few hours you are more likely to have others. after a rich meal, the problem may not be acid reflux. Moreover, gallstones can cause complications including: It may actually be gallstones. • Inflammation or infection of the gallbladder. Gallstones affect an estimated 10-15% of the U.S. popula• Obstruction of the bile ducts and a dangerous infection tion, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and in the liver. can lay dormant for years before they start causing symptoms. • Gallstone pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the panIf you are concerned about heartburn-like pain, see your creas from a gallstone blockage, resulting in severe pain. doctor for a diagnosis. Once identified, gallstones are easSurgery Often Recommended ily treated, typically with a combination of diet and lifestyle Gallstones are typically diagnosed with an abdominal ulchanges and, if necessary, with minimally invasive, laparo- trasound, and in some cases can be managed by eating a lowscopic surgery. fat, high-fiber diet and not skipping meals. Women at Greater Risk Unfortunately, however, there are no medicines that can Gallstones develop when hardened deposits of bile form make gallstones disappear. in your gallbladder, a small, pear-shaped organ in your upper In cases of frequent or severe gallbladder attacks, surright abdomen. Bile is a fluid produced by your liver to aid in gery to remove the gallbladder is usually recommended. digestion. After removal, the liver takes over the function of storing bile. You can have one gallstone or many, and they can range in In most cases, surgery can be performed with a minimally size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. invasive, laparoscopic procedure that takes about an hour unGallstones tend to run in families and occur more often in der general anesthesia. Most people go home the same day women than in men, according to the NIH. The risk for gall- and resume their normal activities within a week to 10 days. stones also increases with age and is greater in people who are Lower Your Risk overweight, eat a diet high in fat, or were recently pregnant. You can lower your risk for gallstones by eating a healthy Pain Similar to Heartburn diet and getting regular physical activity to help reach and Gallstones don’t always cause symptoms, but when they maintain a healthy weight. do, the pain is often confused with acid reflux or heartburn To help prevent gallstones, you should avoid unhealthy because the sensations are similar. fats, such as those often found in fried foods and desserts, and Gallstones can cause discomfort that is mild and lasts for eat: several minutes or pain that is more intense and lasts for sev• More high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, beans, eral hours. and whole grains. In cases where a stone gets lodged in the bile duct and • Less sugar and fewer refined carbohydrates, such as causes a blockage, you can experience intense upper abdomi- foods with white flour. nal pain, sometimes with yellowing of the eyes. • Healthy fats, like fish oil and olive oil, to help your gallSigns that you might be having a gallbladder attack, in- bladder contract and empty itself on a regular basis. If you’re unsure about whether your heartburn might actuclude: • Sudden, intensifying pain in the upper right abdomen or ally be a gallbladder attack, visit your primary care physician. Also, be sure to seek medical evaluation if over-the-counter in the center abdomen just below the breastbone. • Pain in the back between the shoulder blades or in the medications do not eliminate symptoms, if symptoms become more frequent, or if the discomfort intensifies. right shoulder. To find a physician with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, • Nausea, vomiting, or a bloated sensation. • Symptoms that worsen after eating fatty or fried foods, call 888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org often intensifying at night. Tomer Davidov, MD, is board certiﬁed in general surgery • No improvement with antacid medications. RELEASE DATE—Sunday, 2021of the American College of Surgeons. He is andJune is a 13, fellow • Yellowing of the eyes and skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek prompt a member of the Medical Staff at Penn Medicine Princeton medical attention. Once you have a severe gallbladder attack, Health. Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

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Local farmer pivots farm business to create ﬁrepit starters

Local tenant farmer Tama Matsuoka Wong has partnered with the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS) to sell wild cedar firestarters in order to maintain her farm assessment, when her business of supply restaurants with speciality ingredients took a hit due to COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, Wong farmed and foraged at the Marshall’s Corner (formerly known as Thompson) Preserve. Employing sustainable practices, Wong harvested and sold unique organic plants as specialty ingredients to high end restaurants in New York City. When the pandemic hit, Tama lost her customers overnight as restaurants shut down, according to a prepared statement. n Adding to her misfortune was the risk of not meeting the minimum income requirements to qualify for farm assessment on the property. -

Wong is a forager, weed eater, meadow doctor, lawyer and mother of three, according to the statement. She has written several books including a James Beard award nominated cookbook “Foraged Flavor: Finding Fabulous Ingredients in Your Backyard or Farmer’s Market.” After graduating from Harvard Law School and serving more than 25 years as a financial services lawyer in Tokyo, New York and Hong Kong, she returned with her family New Jersey and rediscovered her passion for the natural world. In 2007 she was named Steward of the Year by the New Jersey Forest Service. Currently, Wong is a tenant farmer for the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space in Hopewell Township. Wong notified Stewardship Director Mike Van Clef of her tenuous position and together they sought out solutions to

avoid losing the farm,” she said. As they walked the land, Van Clef noted that the wild cedar (juniper) trees needed to be removed in order to maintain and properly preserve the meadow. “Removing the underappreciated, weedy, local tree helps restore the land,” Wong said in the statement. “I never like to waste anything, so I researched ways to repurpose the juniper. When I found out that Native Americans revered our local juniper trees for its ‘hot flame,’ I knew I was onto something.” Wong began experimenting and found if she lightly kiln-dried the wood, they became highly flammable and less smoky, resulting in the perfect firestarter. She said many people are staying home and enjoying their fire pits. Wong’s company Meadows & More partnered with Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space to sell wild cedar

firestarters to the public with goal of raising enough revenue to maintain her farm assessment. When Pennington Quality Market (PQM) owner Mike Rothwell heard Wong’s story, he immediately wanted to help. “As a local business, PQM has always focused on giving back to the community. We have been a longtime supporter of FOHVOS, and when they told us about Tama, we knew that the Hopewell Valley community would want to get behind this effort to help a local farmer and we were happy to distribute their wild cedar firestarters,” Rothwell said in the statement. Wild cedar firestarters are $5 each or 3 for $12. Profits will go to FOHVOS. Unlike other firestarters, they contain no wax or chemicals, are locally harvested, kiln dried and wrapped in natural paper, according to the statement.

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Continued from Page 2A . y -Wednesday, June 2 to Monday, July 5 y Art Speaks, a gallery show of paintings and photographs, opens June 2 at Small World Coffee, 104 Witherspoon St., Princeton. The show by Art+10’s area artists covers a broad range of subjects using narrative and abstract art forms. Narrative art is distinguished from other genres in its ability to tell a story yacross diverse cultures. d These works can be seen at Small World in their “Walk Thru Gallery” during business hours. , The show runs through July 5, and all work is for sale. Art+10 is a collective of working artists. Participating in Art Speaks are Gail Bracegirdle, Ryan Lilienthal, Deborah Land, Phyllis Wright, Jane Zamost, Betty Curtiss, Heather -Barros, and Katja Reutyer. For information call 609-924-4377 or visit http://smallworldcoffee.com.

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A Proud Heritage: The African American Presence and Contribution in the Sourland Mountain Region & Surrounding Area, will be presented virtually at 6:30 p.m. June 3. The talk will be led by local historians Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, award-winning authors of “If These Stones Could Talk” and co-founders of the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum. Suggested contribution is $18 per household. Profits will be donated to the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum. Register at https://cbc.payquiq.com/index.cfm?event= embedform&embedform=1&contentid=29337644-C57142C0-9798343851DE9E56 Co-Sponsored by Congregation Beth Chaim’s Racial Justice Task Force, Har Sinai Temple’s Social Justice Committee, Flemington Jewish Community Center, and Congregation Kehilat Shalom Racial Justice Working Group.

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y favorite Princeton University graduation event is neither the commencement nor the baccalaureate ceremony, but rather a celebration that is a bit more obscure – and in a class all by itself. It is Class Day, which features no pomp and circumstance, just a lot of soul. A tradition that dates to 1856 and takes place the day before Princeton’s Commencement, Class Day is a lighthearted ceremony organized by seniors to recognize the achievements of their class. Over the years, I have stalked the proceedings (located – in my time – on Cannon Green behind Nassau Hall) by standing on the sidelines outside of the roped seating for members of the graduating class. The ceremonies I have seen featured speakers from very diverse backgrounds and professions, but all sharing a talent for evoking laughter, while dispensing memorable and profound advice about life post- Princeton. This year’s Class Day for the Class of 2021 on May 15 was particularly joyful for me, because I did not have to crane my neck and strain my back or melt in the sun to enjoy the program. It was virtual, and I was able to watch the proceedings with my favorite companion – my Thermos of coffee. Of course, the members of the Class of 2021 were somewhat less joyful about the virtual presentation, but they really rose to the occasion. They produced a first-rate show filled with jokes, memories, and countless thank yous to university staff who made their campus lives so meaningful and bearable over the past four years. And no one during the entire program asked anyone to unmute. This year’s Class Day speaker was Trevor Noah, author, comedian and host of The Daily Show (now called The Daily Social Distancing Show) – but he didn’t give a speech, like some of his comedian colleagues, who, in the past have graced the Class Day podi-

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Class Day 2021 for Princeton University featured a conversation with Trevor Noah.

their lives thus far bookended between two traumatic and transformational events – the attack on Sept. 11, 2001, and the pandemic. When Sept. 11 occurred nearly 20 years ago, the members of the Class of 2021 were babies, whose lives were deeply affected by the changes, paranoia, and prejudices imposed on society because of the horrors of 9/11. Thinking about this made me appreciate the remarkable accomplishments and composure and (I hate to use that COVID-19 overused word) resilience, demonstrated by the seniors who presented this Class Day program. And I hope they found particular comfort in Trevor Noah’s definition of home. Yadav, an international student from New Delhi, India, asked Noah, who moved from South Africa to the U.S. to pursue his comedy career, about his definition of home: “How do you navigate ‘belongingness?’ ” “Home for me is where my people are,” Noah said. “And what I’ve come to learn is

my people can be anywhere.” His friends — from his childhood, in the comedy world and other parts of his life — keep him centered. “They remind me of who I am. They make me enjoy life with them.” Wearing a Princeton University hoodie for the interview, he continued, “If you can find a group of people who you relate to, who make you aspire to be more, who challenge you, who help you enjoy life and help you through the tough times as well, then I think you’ll find a sense of belonging no matter where you are. Noah had these parting words for the seniors: “I really hope you guys go out and change the world. Don’t let it be the same way it was when you came into it.” Rather than parting words, I prefer to think of his comments as starting words for not only the members of Princeton’s Class of 2021, but also all of us, who are members of the world.

Grants Continued from Page 1A who are homebound and adults with disabilities to stay in their homes, plans to apply its grant toward volunteer recruitment and training. It will also be used to help identify and support new and ongoing care recipients. Lawrence High School’s Project Graduation was approved for grant funding. Project Graduation helps graduating seniors celebrate their achievement – traditionally, through an after-graduation, drug- and alcohol-free party. The event was canceled last year because of COVID-19. The grant approved by the Lawrence Township Community Foundation will help the Class of 2021 celebrate in a COVIDfriendly manner, including the distribution of lawn signs, gifts and give-aways – much like the celebration of the Class of 2020. NAMI Mercer, which provides help for the mentally ill, plans to apply its grant toward the annual Harvest of Hope wellness conference, which will be held in October in conjunction with National Mental Illness Awareness month. Prevention Education Inc., also known as PEI Kids Inc., offers counseling to young victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect. Child abuse thrives in secrecy, and the lockdown and stress associated with COVID-19 provided it, said PEI Kids Inc. Executive Director Roslyn Dashiell. Dashiell said that for the first time in five years, there is a waiting list for help in

crisis situations. The grant will address the immediate need and will serve Lawrence residents, she said. It will help five Lawrence Township children and five family members in a dozen, hour-long counseling sessions, she said. Paula Rainey of The English School at the Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church said it will use its grant to pay for teachers during the fall semester. The English School helps immigrants to learn the English language. COVID-19 meant it had to switch to online learning, and there was a drop-off in participation, she said. “Hopefully, with this money, in the fall we can be back physically and teachers can come in to teach,” Rainey said. Some of the adult learners do not have access to computers, she said. Womanspace plans to use its grant to buy gift cards to grocery stores, which will be given to clients staying at its Safe House and to others who are being served through its counseling center, said Womanspace representative Erin Hartshorn. Fewer victims of domestic violence could stay at Womanspace’s Safe House because of COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, so they were placed in motels, Hartshorn said. The gift cards will allow the women to buy food at grocery stores. Counseling center clients also have experienced food insecurity, she said.

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"Spring Meadow Farm'' - a picturesque piece of history w/thoughtful preservations, eco-friendly additions & modern-day comforts. Enchanting 6-acre estate w/5000+ sf home, 2 BR/1BA guest house & det 2C gar w/loft. Orig house ~1740-80, expanded over yrs to 13-rm home - 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs. Orig wood ﬂrs, hand hewn beams, period hardware, 2 staircases, crafted millwork, large frml LR & elegant DR. Wood burning FR fplc surrounded by peg & chiseled wood. Country kit w/cust cabs, upgraded appl's, farm sink, ctr isl w/bar-style seats, Silestone cntrs, built-in-buffet, plate rack & brkfst rm. 2014 renov: UltraTouch denim insulation, sustainable acacia hdwd in MBR (vaulted ceil) & great rm w/wind seat storage. MBR sitting rm w/fplc & BA w/soaking tub. Restored doors from 1800s. View surrounding 62 acres of Sourland open space preserved land from music rm, screened porch, trellised deck & balcony. Set on quiet country road, 15 mins from downtown Princeton. Natural gas generator, 2nd ﬂr laundry, bsmt & more.

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AARON ENGLISH JOINS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH, REALTORS® PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ–Gloria Monks, sales leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® Princeton Junction Office, welcomes Aaron English as a sales associate. He resides in Hamilton and he serves Mercer and Burlington counties. English can be contacted at 609-526-8774 or by emailing aaron.english@foxroach.com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s largest provider of total home services and largest residential brokerage Aaron English company in the U.S. in sales, according to the 2021 REAL Trends 500 report. The company has been awarded “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Highest Ranked in Trust and/Love” in the 32nd annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. With over 5,500 sales professionals in more than 75 sales offices across the Tri-State area, the company was recently acknowledged as #1, for the sixth year in a row, in the entire national Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. Through its affiliated services, the Trident Group and Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC; the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance. The companysponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $8 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.

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