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Council considers new regulations for brush collection By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Plagued by mounds of tree limbs and yard waste piled up on Lawrence Township’s streets, the Township Council may introduce an ordinance to clarify how the brush collection system works. Council members spent nearly an hour at their June 18 meeting discussing the brush collection program, one of the more popular programs offered by the township, with Public Works Director Greg Whitehead. There have been “a ton of issues” with the program lately, Whitehead said, adding that “we

need some serious tweaking to keep the program, to preserve the program.” The Department of Public Works picks up yard waste - tree limbs and brush trimmings - from each street once a month. The township is divided into four collection zones. The existing regulations require residents to put brush and tree prunings not more than 4 feet away from the curb, in a pile not more than 3 feet tall and 12 feet in length. Tree stumps, grass clippings, diseased material and firewood will not be picked up. Grass clippings are to be put in trash bags and placed in trash cans with

household trash. Compliance with the regulations is poor, Whitehead said. Commercial landscape contractors continue to place yard debris in the street even after DPW crews have passed through the neighborhood to collect it, he said. Lately, commercial landscapers have been placing tree stumps in the street for collection, Whitehead said. The landscapers leave the tree stumps in the street and “the neighbors are upset because they do not want to look at the piles,” he said. Whitehead also said commercial landscapers have been caught

dumping yard debris from other towns onto Lawrence Township streets. He said they bring the materials from their jobs in other towns into the township for collection. Another issue is the proximity of yard debris to storm drains, he said. Although the yard debris is not supposed to be placed within 10 feet of a storm drain, sometimes debris covers a storm drain and clogs it. Added to that is the amount of time DPW crews spend on brush collection, Whitehead said. They spend about 3,500 man-hours on brush collection, leaving less time for other tasks.

“Leaf and brush collection are starting to swallow up our time,” Whitehead said, adding that the brush is piling up. In 2015, crews collected 8,400 cubic yards of debris. In 2016 and 2017, they collected 10,000 cubic yards each year. To date this year, the crews have picked up almost 10,000 cubic yards, he said. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski agreed the brush collection ordinance needs to be revised or tweaked. He told council members he has asked Municipal Attorney David Roskos to draw up a new ordinance.

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Township creates zone for safe online exchanges By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township has joined the growing list of towns that provide a safe place where residents can complete transactions that began online or in other marketplaces, under an ordinance approved by the Township Council last week. A “safe exchange zone” in the parking lot between the municipal building and the police/municipal court building has been set aside for 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 a transaction, 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. Nevertheless, the ordinance states that the township “makes no guarantees, assurances or promises 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 the individual with whom they are making a transaction during daylight hours and to carry a cell phone in case of an emergency. Friends and family members should be told of one’s intention to meet another person to carry out the transaction. The ordinance warns against inviting strangers to one’s home or to agree to meet at the stranger’s home. If anyone refuses to conduct business in the “safe exchange zone,” the ordinance states that the transaction should be reconsidered.

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Safety first A team of trained and certified Mercer County Sheriff’s Officers inspected approximately 40 child car seats, finding nearly one-third of them incorrectly installed during safety inspections at the St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center in Lawrenceville. Officials said the improperly installed child seats were reinstalled or adjusted to current national safety standards. The car seat inspection event was supported by St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, the Mercer County Coalition for Safe Kids and Lawrence Township EMTs. Pictured above are some of the officers who participated in the child seat safety check. Pictured right, one of the officers makes sure the car seat, and the child in it, are safe in the car.

Residents push for speed humps on Puritan Avenue By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township officials are going to look into the possibility of installing speed humps - raised mounds of asphalt - on Puritan Avenue as a means of slowing down motorists who speed. More than two dozen Puritan Avenue residents signed a petition asking municipal officials to install speed humps because their street has become a popular shortcut between Brunswick Pike and Ohio Avenue. “There has been a growing problem on our street that is extremely dangerous for our children, and is now increasingly worse since the City of Trenton built housing and condos on New York Avenue at the bottom of Pear Street,” according to the petition.

The petition states that speed humps have been installed on Pear Street, “more than likely for the same reason” that the Puritan Avenue residents want the traffic calming devices. Both streets are “through” streets to New York Avenue. Cars and trucks that use Puritan Avenue often ignore the stop sign at the intersection of Puritan and Ohio avenues, according to the petition, which states that motorists travel at a high rate of speed on Puritan Avenue, which puts children at risk. “We all feel this is detri-

mental, and it is imperative that something gets done about this problem before it’s too late and something bad happens,” the petition states. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said when a request is made for speed humps, the municipal engineer is asked to consider the request and review the necessity for them. “A part of that process is for the police department to perform a speed assessment study, which tracks the traffic and speed of vehicles using the road,” Nerwinski said.

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The police rely on the 85th percentile parameter as a basis to determine whether a speed device is needed, he said. That means if 85 percent of the vehicles are traveling within a certain “miles per hour” of the posted speed limit, there would be no cause for further methods of controlling the speed, he said. But the percentile factor is only one factor in reaching a decision, Nerwinski said. Other factors include whether there is a school on the street and whether there are children who live in the area who cross the street, he said.

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Sunset, Sips and 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 29 – Christine

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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 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at lawprogs@mcl.org.

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While the incidence of partial/ total tooth loss in adults and seniors has decreased since the early 1970s, edentia remains a potential health problem for many adults. Not only does tooth loss hamper a person’s ability to derive nutritional benefit from a varied diet, it also detracts from appearance. Moreover, recent research suggests that tooth loss at middle age is linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (independent of such traditional risk factors as high blood pressure, poor diet, and diabetes). According to the study, middle-aged adults who have lost two or more teeth in the recent past could be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. This is another important reason to replace lost teeth with dentures, bridges, or implants. Our philosophy is not only to treat dental needs, but more importantly, to educate

our patients to prevent future problems. At Montgomery Knoll, 192 Tamarack Circle, Skillman, we offer complete general dental care, from cleanings to full mouth reconstruction to repair of any damage done by neglect or trauma. We also provide cosmetic dentistry for the sunniest smiles possible. Call 609-924-8300 for an appointment. “Our commitment is to relationships of partnership, respect, and appreciation.” “We offer cosmetic and family dentistry as well as Zoom!® and Invisalign®.” Please e-mail your questions or comments to: drjamescally@yahoo.com

P.S. If left untreated, the gap(s) left by lost teeth will be filled with adjacent teeth that drift out of position, creating bite problems that may further compromise chewing.

Fri., June 29

“Rabbi’s Tisch,” Adath Israel, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. Rabbi Benjamin Adler of Adath Israel Congregation will hold a “Rabbi’s Tisch,” an old Chasidic custom t gather around a Rabbi’s table for celebration, words of Torah and Fellowship. Following services, stay for an extended Oneg Shabbat, jokes, songs and stories shared by everyone at the table. The evening service will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Rabbi’s Tisch will follow at 8:30 p.m. For more information, go to www. adathisraelnj.org or call 609-896-4977.

Mon., July 2

Jersey Transit Concert. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, starting at 7 p.m. Performing without instruments, acapella ensemble Jersey Transit sings a repertoire of songs taken from jazz standards to reggae to R&B to today’s pop. The ensemble has been around for more than 25 years, with some of the original members still in the group. Registration is suggested. Call 609-9896920 or email lawprogs@ mcl.org. Sing! A Celebration of Modern Acapella Music concert. The concert will take place at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Registration is suggested. For more information about the library’s programs call 609-9896920, e-mail lawprogs@ mcl.org or visit www.mcl. org.

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Current Events Discussion Club. 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 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, starting at 7 p.m.

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July 5 & 19

Posture & Dance Exercises. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr atlawprogs@ mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Friday, July 6-20, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Crochet Corner. Needle crafters who already know the basic crochet stitches are invited to drop in to socialize and work on a project of their choice. Experienced needle crafter Margaret Woo will be available to assist individuals. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. 3–5 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System

Thurs., July 5

Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library - The Teacher (Slovakia & Czech Republic, 2016). A middle school teacher greets her new students by asking each to announce what his or her parents do for a living. Soon, it becomes apparent that her pupils’ grades are tied to how helpful their families can be with favors, both big and small. 103 min. Not rated. Slovak with English subtitles. Registration is suggested. Call 609-9896920 or email lawprogs@ mcl.org. 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer

Meditation Circle. 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. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. Friday, July 6-20, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

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June 6 & 20

Drum Circle: Summer Series. Join us for this drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Registration is suggested. Call 609-9896920 or send an e-mail to lawprogs@mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Friday, July 6 & 20, 4:30 p.m.

July 7-8

Blueberry Bash, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Wander through Terhune’s pick-your-pwn blueberry bushes; relax on a wagon ride around the farm. Pony rides, music and lots

of tasty blueberry treats – blueberry muffins, blueberry cobbler, and blueberry salsa! Adults can visit the tasting room for a sample of our award winning Harvest Blues wine. Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre will perform both days. Enter your favorite recipe in the juried Blueberry Bash Bake-off on Sunday. Contest rules will be available at the farm store. The prize winners will receive Terhune Orchards Gift Certificate good for any purchase in the Farm Store. Admission costs $8. No admission fee to farm store or winery. Parking is at the farm. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.

July 9 & 23

Off the Page. 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! We 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. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Monday, July 9 & 23, 7 p.m.

Tues., July 10

Read & Pick Program: Blueberries, 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

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Recent 5K race benefits children’s program, camp By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

They came, they ran and they raised money for HomeFront’s annual 5K race and 1-mile run/walk to benefit the nonprofit organization’s “Joys, Hopes and Dreams” children’s program and the Camp Mercer summer camp. More than 800 runners and walkers ranging in age from 7 to 71 took part in the 5K race and 1-mile run/ walk event on the campus of the Educational Testing Service on Rosedale Road in Lawrence Township on June 10 Of the 365 runners who participated in the 5-kilometer race, the quickest

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Continued from Page 1A Residents have come to expect brush collection as a municipal service, Nerwinski said, adding that “we are a victim of our own success. We are not taking the service away.” He said the key issue is enforcement of the regulations. The brush collection program was intended for homeowners who do their own yard work, but it has gone far beyond that, he said. The primary problem is the commercial landscape contractors who do

runner was an 18-year-old boy who finished in just over 17 minutes. The last person to cross the finish line was a 45-year-old woman who took just over an hour to run the course. This was the 10th annual race sponsored by HomeFront, which helps the homeless and working poor. The nonprofit organization is based in Lawrence Township. What was different about the event this year is that about a dozen local rock bands and a capella groups provided music and entertainment to the runners and walkers on the route, said event co-chair Suki Wasserman.

“We had a committee and we knew we wanted to come up with a ‘big idea’ to draw a lot of people. We wanted to grow the event significantly in size,” Wasserman said. “We started with the idea it would be great to have teens from the local area come with their high school bands or their own music groups to perform. From that idea, the rock and roll theme evolved. We decided to invite adult bands, too.” Among the adult bands that performed was the Electric Stingrays, one of whose members, Bryan McKenna, teaches fourth grade at the Littlebrook Elementary School in Princ-

not remove what they have trimmed or clipped, he said. Councilman Michael Powers concurred with Nerwinski that the program is a victim of its own success. The volume of material that is collected has grown, although the number of houses in the township has not increased, Powers said. Landscapers are dumping the debris in the streets and not loading their own trucks, he said. Powers suggested registering and licensing commercial landscape contrac-

tors. The municipal clerk could give them “the rules of the road” when they apply or receive a license, so they would know what is expected, he said. Roskos said the township does not want to be a dumping ground. The issue is more about education, letting the landscapers know they need to take the debris with them. “If we catch you bringing (debris in), we will fine you,” Roskos said. Councilwoman Cathleen Lewis said a monetary

rence. Kayleigh Morrison and Madison Ochs, of Lawrence Township. Nicole Lorenzi, Robert Tidona, Megan Yingling, of Skillman. In order to achieve

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eton, Wasserman said. Some of the school’s pupils turned out to run and to see McKenna play, she said. Homework of Caffeine, which is made up of students and adults from the Princeton Day School, including one of the school’s music teachers, Jesse Neuman, also took part, Wasserman said. The other bands included School of Rock, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North’s steel drum band, BoxORox, and Fleetwood Mac & Cheese, whose members include four John Witherspoon Middle School seventhgraders in Princeton. Wasserman said an

fine for violating the regulations needs to be part of a new ordinance. The first violation would result in a warning, but subsequent violations would result in a fine, she said. Nerwinski said if a fine is part of the ordinance, it would not be used as a money-maker, but only to enforce the regulations. A new ordinance could be brought to council next month.

“adorable” pre-teen brothers and sister act, Milz Stone, also played, along with Planet Peacock. All four of Princeton High School’s a capella music groups performed, too, she said. A runner who participated in the race said one of the best things about the fundraising event is that it will help homeless children go to camp this summer. “That’s the true trophy of this race,” said Mary Jo Kahn, who teaches at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton.

HomeFront’s Camp Mercer provides day camp for homeless and at-risk children, Wasserman said. The eight-week camp provides arts and crafts, swimming, dance, sports, drama and field trips, as well as reading and academics. Last year, 129 children attended the camp. The “Joys, Hopes and Dreams” program occurs during the school year and offers tutoring, field trips, social programs and fitness programs, Wasserman said. More than 400 children in Mercer County participate in the program.

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Explore the Pine Barrens through paddles, hikes and tours New Jersey may be the nation’s most densely populated state, but how many of its citizens know the Pine Barrens? The Pine Barrens wilderness includes more than a million acres of pine forests, rivers and streams … with few roads, cars or developments. It’s a place with a unique plants and animals, fascinating history and culture, and it sits atop one of New Jersey’s biggest underground freshwater reserves. It’s also highly accessible, located directly west of the busy Garden State Parkway as it crosses through Ocean, Burlington, Atlantic and Cape May counties. Introducing people to the Pine Barrens is the mis-

sion of Pinelands Adventures, an offshoot of the nonprofit Pinelands Preservation Alliance advocacy group. Now in its fourth season, Pinelands Adventures offers an up close and personal look at the region through paddling trips, hikes and guided tours. Pinelands Adventures was established after Carleton Montgomery, executive director of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, realized that introducing more people to the Pine Barrens would help build public support for the region’s protection. “Unless people really get to experience something, it remains abstract,” explained Rob Ferber, director of Pinelands Adven-

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tures. “Once you paddle down a river or take a hike, you see how special the Pine Barrens are.” In the hot summer, Pinelands Adventures offers paddling on the Mullica and Batsto rivers. The company owns a fleet of kayaks and canoes for naturalistguided and self-guided trips. For those who prefer to explore the Pine Barrens on foot, Pinelands Adventures offers a variety of hikes. One popular hike is the moderate “Journey between Two Rivers,” hike, just upstream of the confluence of the Batsto and Mullica. More serious hikers might enjoy tackling the famous 52-mile Batona Trail in sections with a guide.

Those interested in historic and cultural landmarks can take a Pinelands Adventures bus trip. Try the John McPhee Tour, based on the places made famous by the New Jersey author’s 1968 book. There’s also a fall cranberry farm tour, and a “ghost towns of the Pine Barrens” tour. Last year, about 8,000 people joined Pinelands Adventures paddles, hikes and tours. Most came from outside the Pine Barrens, in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. “A lot of people don’t know that this incredible wilderness is here in between New York City and Philadelphia, in the most densely populated state,” said Rob. “It’s such

a unique and special place that the people who come are usually interested in learning more about it.” Pinelands Adventures also runs “Pinelands Discovery Tours,” which include nature walks along the Mullica River at Goshen Pond, wading in the river with nets to find aquatic life, and learning how to conduct water quality surveys. Many schools, including some from Newark and Camden, offer trips to students. Thanks to grants from the Victoria Foundation and Subaru, Pinelands Adventures can provide the programs to these urban districts at little or no cost. Want to have fun this summer while learning about the Pine Barrens

from those who know it best? Try Pinelands Adventures! To sign up for a paddle, or book a hike or bus tour, go to www.pinelandsadventures.org. For more information about the Pine Barrens, visit the Pinelands Preservation Alliance website at www.pinelandsalliance.org. And to learn about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation. org or contact me at info@ njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

By Huck Fairman

Reintroducing a carbon fee to reduce carbon emissions Thirty years ago, then NASA scientist, Dr. James E. Hansen, warned Congress that the greenhouse effect was warming the planet. Despite that year, 1988, being the warmest

to date, divided Congress was unable, and has continued to be unable, to come together to address this issue, the most serious threat to our civilization. (World wide, not a few of the fac-

tors - heat, drought, flooding, ocean rise – that have propelled people to immigrate to other environments and lands are climate-related.) In 2007 other scientists

and concerned citizens formed the Citizens’ Climate Lobby in another attempt to address this issue. Their primary approach has been a fee and dividend (with proceeds returned to citizens,) levied on carbon emissions. The idea was that a rising cost attached to carbon emissions would, through variable, marketbased incentives, encourage producers and users of carbon to reduce their production and usage. Estimates projected that a family of four would receive two thousand dollars in the first year to offset their rising fuel costs. Now, with any number

of repercussions from our man-made global warming becoming increasingly evident, another group, Americans for Carbon Dividends, has launched a campaign to legislate nationally a fee and dividend program. What’s new about this group is the wide, bipartisan support it has generated. Lead by former Republican Senator Trent Lott and former Democratic Senator John Breaux, and supported by former Republican secretaries of state James Baker and George Shultz, it has also found encouragement from Janet Yellen and Ben Bernanke, former Fed chairmen.

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Foundation interested in purchasing Westminster Choir College By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

A Westminster Choir College graduate leading a campaign against Rider University’s planned sale of her alma mater said on June 27 that a nonprofit organization she leads would try to raise the money to buy the college and its Princeton campus rather than see them sold to a foreign buyer. “Being independent has been the focus of our effort from the beginning,” said Constance Fee, president of the Westminster Foundation of Princeton New Jersey Inc. The organization, made up of fellow alumni and others, is trying to stop

Rider University from selling the college to Kaiwen Education of China. Rider University has a $40 million deal for Kaiwen to buy the school and keep it in Princeton. The agreement has not been finalized. Fee, a 1971 graduate of Westminster, said her group eventually would approach the administration of Rider University with the proposal once the idea is “fully formulated” and “legally combed through.” Her comments came after a town hall-style forum her organization held on the future of Westminster. For nearly two hours, about 150 people in Nassau Presbyterian Church listened to panelists weigh in and then had a chance to ask ques-

tions. P. Randolph Hill, vice president of the foundation and a panelist, advocated for Westminster to become independent again. He touched on the value of a school campus located midway between two major cities, in an “affluent,” intellectual community, and what losing control of it would mean. “This campus is part of the reason … and this location is part of the reason why Westminster is so prominent now,” Hill said. “The foundation would like to discuss, explore and gather ideas that would lead to a re-emerged Westminster Choir College which would hold the deed to our campus. The foundation

sees the passing of the title of the campus to a nonprofit subsidiary of a for-profit company an overwhelming threat to Westminster’s future and its legacy in music education and performance.” Fellow panelist, Bruce I. Afran, the attorney who represents the foundation, was optimistic about a fundraising campaign. “I am quite confident, from what I know, that we can raise the money from a variety of sources, even kicking a little in from the existing endowment if necessary … to give Rider exactly the kind of money it’s looking for without the loss of independence of this school,” he said. “I think right now one solution will

be to organize that pledge campaign, get those funds together and then we can give Rider what it needs to spin off Westminster.” Representatives of Rider University attended the forum, with one later reacting to the idea of the foundation trying to raise the money to buy Westminster. “I think it’s honorable the community would like to see the success of Westminster Choir College,” Rider University spokeswoman Kristine A. Brown said. “I think it’s important to understand the point of the process we are in now, in which we have signed a binding contract with a buyer.” Last week, Rider University announced it had

signed a purchase and sale agreement with three subsidiaries of Kaiwen to obtain the music school, the Westminster Conservatory and Westminster Continuing Education. Rider University has operated Westminster since 1992 and will continue to run the music school in the upcoming academic year. Westminster used to be a stand-alone school, but rough financial times led school officials to have Westminster become part of Rider University. Afran said he felt Westminster could survive as an independent school “with the donor base in this country.”

Westminster Foundation will keep up fight against sale of choir college A group made up of Westminster Choir College alumni and others plans to go to state court and before the state Department of Education to stop the sale of the music school to a foreign buyer, the group’s lawyer said on June 25. Members of the Westminster Foundation of Princeton, New Jersey Inc., also made up of faculty members, financial donors and past college board members, already are suing in federal court in New York to keep Rider University, Lawrenceville, from selling the school and campus to Kaiwen Education. The foundation intends to join the lawsuit the Princeton Theological Seminary filed against Rider University earlier this year in Mercer County to fight the sale, attorney Bruce I. Afran said at a press conference. In addition, the founda-

tion plans to act as a formal objector before the state Department of Education, where Westminster will need to be certified as a degree-granting college under the new ownership. Afran said they would go before the Department of Education to demonstrate Kaiwen is “not a competent buyer” based on its track record in China, with loses of $5 million every quarter for the past five years. Kaiwen operates two K-12 schools, and previously made steel bridges, but has no experience in higher education. Rider University is closing in on a deal for Kaiwen to buy the school and the 23-acre-campus in Princeton for $40 million. Last week, the university announced it has signed a “purchase and sale agreement” with three subsidiaries of Kaiwen, although the

agreement is not finalized. In a news release, Rider University said last week the purchase price “is subject to transaction adjustments.” Kaiwen plans to spend $16 million over five years “for working capital and capital expenditures,” the release said. Rider University has said both sides will look to conclude the deal by July 2019; the university will continue to operate the music school for one more academic year. “As we have stated on many occasions, the future of Westminster Choir College is not with Rider University, and we strongly believe Kaiwen Education provides the best, and only, opportunity at this time for Westminster Choir College to continue carrying on its mission of musical excellence,” Rider spokeswoman Kristine A. Brown said.

“The Rider University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) so Westminster can move forward with the next chapter of its long history. We are strongly encouraged by the progress made to date with Kaiwen Education and its plans for Westminster Choir College,” Brown said. “We are grateful for the many messages of encouragement we have received from those who understand and support our goal of transitioning Westminster Choir College to a new owner so it can be sustained and continued in the future. “Over the coming year, we will work diligently to conclude this transaction so Westminster has the chance to continue its mission of educating future generations of talented musicians. We welcome the assistance

of the Westminster community in making this a successful transition,” Brown said. But Afran seized on details in the university’s news release which states Kaiwen would agree to operate Westminster, under its current curriculum, for five years and operate the campus for 10 years. “This transaction does not provide any guarantee for the continued, longterm existence of Westminster Choir College,” Afran said. He referred to the merger agreement between Rider University and Westminster from the early 1990s in which university representatives pledged to “continue” the choir college’s educational mission. “It can’t end the program, that’s the price Rider paid for being given the valuable asset of an entire

college for free,” Afran said. “If Rider refuses to carry out the terms of this agreement, that school goes back to its independent status.” Allowing Westminster to be independent again is one of the outcomes the foundation would accept, Afran said. As an independent college, a new board of directors would have to be created, he said. Other scenarios the foundation would accept include Westminster being affiliated with another college or university or for Rider University to keep operating it as it has been doing, he said. Rider University has said it cannot close on the sale of Westminster until the two lawsuits are settled. With it unclear if the lawsuits will be resolved by

IN HONOR AND FOND MEMORY OF OUR PARTNER, COLLEAGUE, AND FRIEND,

DR. JEFFREY L. CHAIT, M.D. It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Jeffrey Chait. His passing on June 15, after a brief illness, is a loss to PMG, to his many devoted patients, and to his wife, Rita and their children and grandchildren. The funeral occurred June 17. Jeffrey Chait joined PMG in 1992. Since then, he tirelessly served his PMG patients, supporting countless mothers-to-be and their babies, and caring for women throughout their lives. He had a quick smile, was warm and compassionate, and was known for his calmness in the midst of times of stress. The entire Princeton Medical Group Family mourns the loss of such a great physician. His family has asked that donations in his memory be made to Doctors Without Borders.

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Explore lives of lichens at Mercer County Park

The Mercer County Park Commission will host lichenologist Dennis Waters on Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, as he unveils the mysterious lichens commonly found throughout our natural world. Waters will lead two hours of exploration along the wooded trails of Mercer County Park, shedding light on the strange lifestyles and ecological importance of lichens. Hanging hauntingly from the branches of trees, providing bursts of color in an otherwise barren and toxic copper mine, and adorning the presidents of Mount Rushmore with 5 o’clock shadows, lichens can be found thriving in nearly all of earth’s environments. Their incredible ability to grow almost anywhere, including inside solid rock, has enabled lichens to cover 5 percent of earth’s land surface. Most people never think twice about these unassuming, undervalued life forms commonly seen as grayish-green patches on tree trunks, but Waters will be bringing lichens into the spotlight. Waters is a lichenologist, member of the British Lichen Society and the American Bryological and Lichenological Society, and Lawrence Township Historian. He has played an active role in major lichenological field surveys, traveling from the South Atlantic Coastal Plains of Georgia to the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. He has been studying and cataloging the variety of lichens found in Mercer County parks. During this walk, Waters will teach you how to identify some of the common lichens that he knows so well, as well as teach about the ecological importance, behaviors and lifestyles of lichens. This fun

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Learn more about your local lichens during a guided, educational walk with lichenologist Dennis Waters on June 30. and informative walk will take place next to the Caspersen Rowing Center. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water. This program is free and suitable for teens and adults. To register, call the Nature Programs at (609) 888-3218 or register online by following this link: https:// goo.gl/forms/.

Tulpehaking Nature Center to offer free picnic days for families

Looking for free family summer fun? Pack your lunch and enjoy a day outdoors on Picnic Days at the Tulpehaking Nature

Center. Due to last year’s success, this event has been extended to three Saturdays throughout the summer: June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. Families and friends are invited to relax in the shade and enjoy educational activities, and even a sweet treat from Rita’s. Join Watershed Fellows Amanda Buchner and Giovanni Rivera for bilingual educational games and activities on the importance of water and the Delaware River watershed. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be on site. Guests will be able to explore the small but mighty creatures that live in the

marsh, participate in arts and crafts, and then finish out the day with a cool refreshing cup of Rita’s Italian ice. Picnic Day is free and open to the public as part of Tulpehaking Nature Center’s summer-long effort to provide engaging family programs. For more information, please call (609) 888-3218 or e-mail tnc@ mercercounty.org. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The nature center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.

An ‘Evening in the Garden’ with Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host an “Evening in the Garden” at Mercer Educational Gardens, Hopewell Township, on Wednesday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Stroll through the Mercer Educational Gardens where Rutgers Master Gardeners will offer ways to draw you out into your own garden in the evening. Discover the pollinator and host plants for butterflies and moths. Each of the individual demonstration gardens will be staffed by

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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 blueberries. Two books will be read highlighting blueberries followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own container of blueberries. Farm staff will explain how blueberries grow and how they should be picked. The cost is $8 per child and includes the container of cherries. Registration is requested. There are two sessions: 9:30 am and 11:00 a.m. For more information call 609-9242310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.

Wed., July 11 & 25

Active Aging Fitness: Summer Series. The health benefits of regular exercise for older adults are both physical and mental. Get moving with certified Senior Fitness Specialist Bob Kirby, and add some life to your years. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or e-mail lawprogs@ mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Wednesday, July 11 & 25, 3 p.m.

Wed., July 11 & 18

Knitting Circle. 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 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Wednesday, July 11 & 18, 7–8:30 p.m.

Thurs., July 12

CookTalks: Small Batch Canning. Learn how to safely and deliciously can using honey, maple, coconut sugar and other natural sweeteners with the author of Naturally Sweet Food in Jars and blogger at Food in Jars, Marisa McClelllan. She’ll show you how to make a small batch of honey-sweetened blueberry jam. She’ll also demonstrate how to use the boiling water bath method for safe, shelf-stable preservation. Marisa McClellan is a food blogger, cookbook author, and canning teacher based in Center City Philadelphia. Her books include Food in Jars, Preserving by the Pint, and Naturally Sweet Food in Jars. Registration is suggested. Call 609989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Thursday, July 12, 11 a.m.

Mon., July 16

Morning Book Club. “Anything is Possible” by Elizabeth Strout. These nine linked tales about people who overcome miserable childhoods, severe losses, disheartening marriages, and war trauma to experience moments of amazing grace offer comfort and reassurance. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Monday, July 16, 10 a.m.

Tues., July 17

Science Fiction Book Club. “Transformation” by James Gunn. Riley and Asha have traveled across the galaxy, found the Transcendental Machine, and been translated into something more than hu-

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man. They’ve returned to Earth and won over the artificial intelligence which once tried to destroy the Transcendental Machine. Now they must save the fringes of the Federation. Next sci-fi book title is All the Windwracked Stars by Elizabeth Bear. Registration is suggested. Call 609989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Tuesday, July 17, 7 p.m.

Thurs., July 19

Shingle Me Out. Almost one out of three people in the United States will develop shingles during their lifetime with your risk increasing as you age. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles. However, you can protect yourself against this painful virus. Join Aubrie J. Nagy, MD, FACP, board certified in internal medicine as she discusses what causes shingles and how to reduce your risk of developing it. Dr. Nagy is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Registration is suggested. Call

609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Thursday, July 19, 7 p.m.

Fri., July 20

Fiction Writing Workshop: Photography Day. Join us to have a professional author’s photo taken for your press packet. Registration required. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Friday, July 20, 10 a.m. – noon.

Mon., July 23

Movie matinee - Beatriz at Dinner (2017). A Mexican holistic medicine practitioner is stranded at a client’s house and becomes a somewhat unwilling guest at a snooty dinner party that evening. 83 min. R-rated. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@ mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Monday, July 23, 2 p.m.

College Continued from Page 5A July 2019, Afran said the university would have to continue operating Westminster even past that time. “No court in this country will allow Rider to shut Westminster down under the terms of this contract,” he said. Afran was joined at the press conference by representatives of the Rider Uni-

versity chapter of the American Association of University Professors, the faculty union. Jeffrey Halpern, a union official, said his union intends to arbitrate the future layoff of all Westminster faculty members. “There can be no sale if the arbitrator finds they have failed to meet the contractual requirement for laying off the faculty,” Halpern said.

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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.

Rutgers Master Gardeners who have developed and maintained the garden. Brief tours will be offered of the entire Educational Garden, with identification of trees, shrubs and plants that are important sources of food for butterflies and moths. You might just find that your backyard is your favorite summer evening getaway. Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce St., Lawrence. Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the county, as well as answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, (609) 989-6853, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, March through October. For more information on the Master Gardener program, the Mercer Education Gardens, or other educational programs, contact Rutgers Cooperative Extension at 609 989-6830 or visit the Master Gardeners of Mercer County website at www.mgofmc.org.

County Clerk’s Office moves back to South Broad Street

Renovations have finished being made to the Mercer County Courthouse Annex which was previously home to several offices including the Mercer County Clerk. The County Clerk’s office will return to its permanent location at 209 South Broad Street starting July 27 and will reopen on July 31. Safety concerns prompted the Mercer County Improvement Authority to make renovations to the courthouse annex with the approval of the County Freeholders. The Courthouse was built in 1909. The Mercer County Clerk’s office, which temporarily moved to 240 W. State St. in January 2016, will be moving back to 209 S. Broad St. on July 31. Candidates filing school election petitions should still file School Election Petitions should file them at 240 W. State St. on the seventh floor on Monday, July 30 by the 4 p.m. deadline. In the newly modernized Courthouse Annex, the Clerk’s office will be providing services in similar fashion as it was conducted previously. The first floor is where you can record property, obtain a passport, register a small business, and be sworn in as a notary public. The second floor will be designated for Elections and County ID departments. The Mercer County Record Rooms, which is home to thousands of deeds, mortgages, and other essential records, will be on both the first and second floor of the annex. The passport office, however, will be separate from the other offices. Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello and her staff are committed to doing everything possible to make the transition as smooth as possible. “We will still provide the same fast and efficient services our constituents have grown accustomed to on West State Street,” she said. The public is encouraged to visit the renovated Courthouse Annex to obtain office services, including Vote-By-Mail ballots for the November general election. Please feel free to reach out to my office at (609) 989-6465 or (609) 989-6353 with any questions or concerns and we will do our best to assist you in addressing these matters. Lastly, please remember that our mailing address will remain at PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08608.

Application forms, guidelines available for history and arts programs

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Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County recently at work maintaining the Cottage Garden at Mercer Educational Gardens. Pictured from left are Kathleen Yurwit, Hightstown; Sheryl Fuller, Trenton; Mary Wagner, Pennington; Ann Vaurio and Marge Steinberg, Princeton. The Mercer Educational Gardens will be open to the public for an “Evening in the Garden” on Wednesday, July 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. Rutgers Master Gardeners will highlight pollinator and host plants for butterflies and moths and surely draw you out into your own garden as the sun goes down.

Mercer County 4-H encourages community exhibits at 100th annual 4-H Fair

Your special family recipe, homegrown vegetables or creative project could earn you a blue ribbon at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair, planned for July 28 and 29 at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. There are many “Open Division” categories for public entries — you do not need to be a 4-H member to exhibit. Any class listed, including arts and crafts, photography, foods, gardening, clothing, woodworking and more, may be entered under the Open Division. This year Mercer County 4-H is marking 100 years of annual 4-H fairs. On Saturday, July 28, 4-H will celebrate the centennial with special music and cake as well as an old-fashioned country dance, complete with a caller and live music. Please visit http://mercer.njaes.rutgers. edu/4h/fair, where you will find the fair exhibitor catalog and a complete schedule. Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 26, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Howell Farm. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29. Admission and parking are free. Children’s activities, hay rides, animal shows, music, farm tours and exhibits will take place throughout the fair. Plenty of food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will be available. The opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. July 28 in the Show Tent. 4-H, a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth in Mercer County. The fair is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase projects they have worked on throughout the year.

Free summer nature programs

The Mercer County Park Commission invites families to the Tulpehaking Nature

Center each weekend in June, July and August for free summer programming. Weekends will involve hands-on activities, comprehensive learning and fun outdoors. Summer Weekends at the nature center continue through Sunday, Aug. 26. There will be seven different programs to choose from, including activities such as fishing, gardening, guided nature walks, nature games and more; no registration required. Programs are appropriate for families, and children of all ages. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The nature center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.

County announces 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

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the Division of Culture and Heritage announce that application forms and guidelines for the FY19 Mercer County LAP grants and the Mercer County History Regrant programs are now available on the County’s website: www. mercercounty.org/departments/cultureand-heritage/. The Mercer County Local Arts Program (LAP) grants are available to eligible Mercer County-based nonprofits, libraries, units of local government and institutions of higher education offering arts programming and events. The Mercer County History Regrants support eligible Countybased nonprofit historical societies, history organizations, local government entities, schools, libraries and other Mercer County nonprofits offering local historic programming and events. Each program offers either General Operating (GOS) or Special Project (SP) grants to eligible not-for-profit organizations and historical sites. Proposed projects to be funded through this FY19 round of grants must take place during the calendar year 2019 (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2019). Deadline for submission of the FY19 grants is July 13, 2018. Organizations are encouraged to review the online guidelines for information on eligibility requirements. Grant guidelines and application forms can be found on the Division’s pages on the County website, www.mercercounty.org/departments/culture-and-heritage/, under “Grants Information” on the left-hand side of the page. For more information or to request a hard copy of the grants package, contact Tricia Fagan at tfagan@mercercounty.org. The Local Arts Program (LAP) grants are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The County’s History Regrants are made possible with funds from the New Jersey Historical Commission’s County History Partnership Program (CHPP) and Mercer County’s Cultural and Heritage Commission. Both grant programs are administered by the County’s Division of Culture & Heritage and supported by the County of Mercer.

Obituaries

Saul Singer, 81 PRINCETON… Saul Singer, also known as Chef Saul MD, age 81, passed away June 19, 2018, in Newark after a life well lived and also a day after celebrating his 59th anniversary. Born on June 9, 1937, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the former Rose (Renee) Leviloff and Jack Singer. After graduating from James Madison High School, where he was class president, he attended Princeton University, where he was a member of Court Club, majored in biology, rowed lightweight crew, and managed the marching band. A week after graduating, he married Susan Greenhauff, with whom he’d been set up after seeing her cheerleading for Jamaica High at the New York City High School basketball championship. Saul trained in medicine at SUNY Downstate and did his internship and residency in general and pediatric surgery at Columbia Presbyterian, where he was also chief resident. He then served as a major in the Air Force in Teheran, Iran, and Wichita Falls, Texas. Saul and Susan lived for many years in Hollywood, Florida, where he established a thriving surgical practice specializing in trauma surgery; he was chief of surgery at Memorial Regional and Biscayne hospitals; he also practiced at Doctors Hospital. After retiring from medicine, he trained as a chef at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), where he subsequently endowed a scholarship. While in Florida, he was deeply involved with Jewish philanthropic initiatives including the Jewish Federation of South Broward; he served as a national vice chairman of the United Jewish Appeal and helped raise funds to open the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Hollywood/Davie and established its Saul and Susan Singer Early Childhood Center. Over the course of an astonishing 44 trips to Israel, his fundraising efforts helped Bar Ilan, Technion, and Hebrew universities, and Hadassah Hospital. Through Project Renewal, he helped to develop Hod Hasharon, now a thriving suburb of Tel Aviv. Saul also helped establish the Center for Jewish Life at Princeton University. He and Susan moved to Princeton five years ago. Saul is survived by his loving family including his wife, Susan Singer; his children Sharon, Sara, and Steven Singer; their spouses Alan Schoening, Gordon Bloom, and Barbara Sacks Singer; his four grandchildren: Clare Singer, Audrey Bloom, Jason Bloom, and Dylan Singer, his granddog Socrates as well as his niece, nephews, and their families. Appreciated for his outstanding wit, generosity, and eccentricities, he was truly larger than life.

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