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Five candidates emerge to replace Gusciora in Assembly By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Five Democrats from Mercer County, including three from Hopewell Township, have entered an intra-party contest to decide who will be named to an empty state Assembly seat representing the 15th Legislative district that encompasses parts of Mercer and Hunterdon counties. Hopewell Township Mayor Kevin D. Kuchinski became the latest candidate seeking to replace Reed Gusciora, a Democrat who served in the Assembly since 1996. Gusciora resigned his seat on July 1, the same day he become the mayor of Trenton. “I think it’s time we drive forward with a new generation of strong progressive leaders who can really find solutions to some of the pressing issues facing New Jersey,” said Kuchinkski, 49, by phone on July 6. He joined a field that includes Mercer County Freeholder Anthony S. Verrelli of Hopewell Township, Ewing School District Board of Education member Carl Benedetti, Ben Tew, of Hopewell Township, and Jeffrey Laurenti, of Trenton, a former executive direc-

tor of the New Jersey state Senate. Democratic county committee members from the 10 towns in the district are scheduled to have a convention on July 26 at the Cobblestone Creek Country Club, Lawrence Township, to choose Gusciora’s successor. In Mercer, the legislative district includes Ewing, Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough, Lawrence, Pennington, Trenton and West Windsor. In Hunterdon, the district includes East Amwell, Lambertville and West Amwell. Whoever wins the convention will get the Assembly seat and then have to run in a special election in November in order to fill out the unexpired two-year-term. “I think I can bring growth and renewed vigor to Trenton,” Kuchinski said. “I think Trenton’s been ignored, at times, under the Christie administration at the state level.” This is the second time this year there has been a vacant Assembly seat in the 15th district. In January, Assemblywoman Liz Muoio resigned to join Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration as state treasurer. See ASSEMBLY, Page 7A

Residents may file to run for school board seats By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township residents have 17 days left to file a nominating petition to seek a seat on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education. The deadline to file is 4 p.m. July 30. Nominating petitions, signed by 10 registered voters, must be turned in to the Mercer County Clerk’s Office in Trenton by that date. The school board election is Nov. 6. The terms of Dana Drake, Jo Ann Groeger, Joyce Scott and Kevin Van Hise are expiring. The term is for three years. Drake was appointed to the board in February 2017 to fill an unexpired term. Groeger, Scott and Van Hise are serving threeyear terms and were elected in 2015. Drake and Groeger said they plan to run for re-election. Groeger said she feels she still

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Mercer County Jazz Festival Jeff Bradshaw and his band perform at The Mercer County Jazz Festival on July 7 at the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds in West Windsor.

has more to offer and said she enjoys working with the administration and other elected officials. Van Hise said he is undecided on whether to seek another term. Scott could not be reached for comment. Candidates for school board must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and write, and hold U.S. citizenship. They must have lived in the school district for at least one year, and be registered to vote. Candidates may not have an interest in or hold a claim against the school board. They may not serve on the municipal governing body, and may not be disqualified from holding office because of conviction of certain crimes. Nominating petitions are available for pickup at the school district’s Business Office, through the Mercer County Clerk’s Office or online at the school district’s website at www.ltps.org

Nominations sought for Lawrence Township awards By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Wanted: Nominations of businesses and individuals who have contributed to the economic viability or quality of life in Lawrence Township during the past year. That’s what the Lawrence Township Growth and Redevelopment Committee is seeking as it gears up for the 20th annual Economic Development Awards ceremony in October. The advisory group is seeking nominations for eight categories, ranging from awards for new large businesses to new small businesses, to residential awards and preservation and environmental awards. The deadline to nominate a business or individual is Aug. 3.

Nomination forms are available on the township website at www. lawrencetwp.com The awards are given to businesses, individuals or civic groups that have enhanced the township through job growth, an expansion of the ratable base, or by taking part in activities that benefit the township and its residents, according to municipal officials. The Mayor’s Award for Economic or Community Development is presented to a business, civic group, public official or program that deserves special recognition for its outstanding and continual benefits to the community. There were two winners last year - The Lawrenceville School and Rider University. The New Large Business Award is given to a new busi-

ness that established itself during the past year or in the first six months of this year. The winner last year was Costco, corner of Quakerbridge and Lawrence Station roads. The New Small Business Award goes to a small employer, family or individual business that makes a special contribution to the township. The business must have fewer than 50 employees to qualify. Last year’s winner was Centercourt Club & Sports at Lawrence, 1080 Spruce Street.

The Business Service Award is geared toward a business that has contributed to the township’s business or civic community. It may include a major building or renovation project. The award last year went to Willis Greenhouses, 1365 Lawrence Road. The New Building/Renovation Award recognizes a significant new commercial or institutional building or renovation project that enhances the surrounding neighborhood. Valet Auto Wash, 4 Litho Road, was

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honored last year. The Residential Award goes to an individual or organization for building and/or restoring a singlefamily or multi-family property in one of the township’s residential neighborhoods. There was no winner last year. The Podmore/Dwyer Award is presented to a business, individual or community organization that promotes the preservation of the township’s history, or that has

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Route 206 will not be closed as expected By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

A proposed two-week closure of a portion of Route 206 in the area of the Crusers Brook Bridge, as had been proposed by the contractor working on the bridge replacement project, has been scrapped. Montgomery Township Administrator Donato Nieman confirmed that Route 206 will remain open at all times and will not be closed. The road closure was opposed by Montgomery Township and Somerset

County officials. The bridge replacement project involves replacing the bridge over Crusers Brook, a stone’s throw from the Montgomery Township Municipal Building. Work has been under way since September of 2017. The bridge was built in 1925, and its overall condition is poor, according to an “open house” held by the state Department of Transportation to explain the project in 2016.

The project spans 1,750 feet along Route 206, and includes replacing the existing concrete bridge with a new concrete bridge. It will incorporate a 6-footwide sidewalk on the southbound side. Route 206 already has two 12-foot-wide lanes, which not be changed. The shoulders, which vary in width, will be widened to eight feet. At the NJDOT open house in 2016, it was suggested that the work on Route 206 did not require

any closures. Plans called for the work to be done in stages, with unimpeded access to all homes and businesses along Route 206. As a main thoroughfare that cuts through a number of municipalities - including Princeton, Montgomery and Hillsborough - Route 206 regularly sees a large volume of traffic. The proposed detours, which have since been scrapped, would have taken motorists onto adjacent roads in Montgomery Township, including

County Route 601 (The Great Road/Belle MeadBlawenburg Road), County Route 630 (Belle MeadGriggstown Road), County Route 518 (GeorgetownFranklin Turnpike) and County Route 533 (Millstone River Road). Somerset County Freeholder Mark Caliguire, who lives in Montgomery Township, contended the proposed road closure would not only have increased traffic on the township’s roads, but could also have caused significant is-

sues for the area’s first responders. The Montgomery Township Police Department, the Montgomery Township Emergency Medical Services and Montgomery Township Fire Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 are all located either within or directly adjacent to the construction zone. All three also respond to emergencies in nearby townships, including Hillsborough Township.

bon 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 cel-

ebrate 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.

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. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.

MERCER COUNTY NOTES Mercer County 4-H to hold annual 4-H Fair

Your special family recipe, homegrown vegetables or creative project could earn you a blue rib-

Free summer nature programs

The Mercer County Park Commission invites families to the Tulpehaking Nature Center each weekend in 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

Council awards contract for road work By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

The Township Council has awarded a $233,413 contract to a Farmingdale company to resurface a section of Princeton Pike, between Fackler and Lew-

isville roads in Lawrence Township. Earle Asphalt Co. was the lowest responsible bidder for the mill and overlay project, which calls for removing the top layer of asphalt and putting down a new coat of asphalt. Work

is expected to begin in August, municipal officials said. Earle Asphalt’s bid of $233,413 was lower than the municipal engineer’s estimate of $300,273. The next lowest bid was $297,452, submitted by

Meco Inc. Black Rock Enterprises offered a bid of $307,772, and Schifano Construction put in a bid of $309,295. The highest bid was submitted by Top Line Construction, at $317,635.

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Inaugural Blueberry Festival draws fans to farmers market By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Blue was the color of the day - from blueberry ice cream to blueberry-scented soap to blueberry Grand Marnier jam and even blues music - at the Pennington Farmers Market. That’s because the sweet little blueberry was the theme of the Pennington Farmers Market’s inaugural Blueberry Festival, held on the lawn in front of Rosedale Mills, Route 31, on June 30. Susan Schmoyer and her children, Patrick and Emily, braved the heat to check out the event. “We come here (to the farmers market) a couple of times a year, and the Blueberry Festival did catch my attention,” said Schmoyer, who lives in Hopewell Township. “We eat a lot of blueberries, plain and with cream. We just bought some blueberries. I’m going to make blueberry rhubarb pie. I’ve made strawberry rhubarb pie, how could blueberry rhubarb pie be wrong,” Schmoyer said with a laugh. Patrick and Emily, meanwhile, were trying to guess how many blueberries were crammed inside a one-quart jar at one of

the tables. It was a guessing game, sponsored by the Pennington Farmers Market. Patrick guessed there were 109 plump little blueberries in the jar, and Emily guess there were a few less than that. Visitors offered guesses that ranged from 95 blueberries to 780 blueberries. At one end of the farmers market, Uncle Ed’s Creamery offered blueberry ice cream and blueberry muffins, while blueberries themselves were available a few booths away at Chickadee Creek Farm. Bearded Goat Fine Foods had some blueberry products that garnered interest from visitors - blueberry Grand Marnier jam that was created just for the festival, and blueberry barbeque sauce. “I have a sweet tooth and I love jams and jellies,” said Darla Tarpinian, who lives in Lawrence Township. She scooped up the last jar of blueberry Grand Marnier jam. At O’Savon Soaps, there was not a blueberry in sight, just handmade blueberry-scented soap. Sharon Maralit said this was the first time O’Savon Soaps had made blueberryscented soap.

“It’s just a test,” she said. There were other soaps available, also. To keep visitors entertained while also carrying out the blueberry theme, musicians Phil and Guy played the blues - Guy DeRosa on harmonica and Phil McAuliffe on guitar and vocals. They played some blues classics, including “Key to the Highway,” which was original to Big Bill Broonzy and later made popular by Eric Clapton, and “It Hurts Me Too,” originally played by guitarist Elmore James. Meanwhile, Kate Fullerton explained that the Pennington Farmers Market Board of Directors came up with the blueberry theme. It seemed natural, since the farmers market has a peach-themed festival in August, she said. “We wanted to do something more than peaches. A blueberry festival is a great way to start off the Pennington Farmers Market,” said Fullerton, who cochairs the board with Eileen Heinzel. And for the record, there were 241 blueberries in the jar at the booth. Ken Miller won the guessing game and was rewarded with a gift certificate to use at the Pennington Farmers Market.

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July Jubilee Annad Kim, left, and her sister Elle, of Lawrence, pose for pictures taken by their mother Mary, right, during the July 4 Jubilee at the Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton on July 4.

MERCER COUNTY NOTES Womanspace seeks volunteers

Womanspace, Inc., a leading nonprofit agency that provides services to people impacted by domes-

tic and sexual violence is currently accepting volunteer applications for the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Response Teams. The fall training

will be held in September. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 1. For more information, contact Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Co-

ordinator Heidi Mueller at (609) 392-0316 or dvvrt@ womanspace.org; or Sexual Assault Support Services Coordinator Alison Daks at sass@womanspace.org

TREATING A TOOTHACHE AT HOME If a toothache lasts more than one to two days, it is important to schedule an appointment with the dentist. If left untreated, the abscess, tooth decay, cracked tooth, or lost filling that prompted the pain is likely to pose even greater problems (infection and worse pain). In the meantime, overthe-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen may be used to reduce the pain and discomfort while waiting to see the dentist. There are also over-the-counter dental gels available that contain local anesthetics that numb pain. This treatment, however, is not suitable for children under the age of 12. In addition, while clove oil is an age-old treatment for toothaches, there is insufficient evidence to recommend its use. The best way to zero in on a temporary home remedy for a

toothache is probably through trial and error. Considering the abundance of products on the market today, we’ll be happy to make recommendations so that you can make an informed decision. Since patient education is an important part of our practice, we’re always ready to answer your questions about dental care. Please call us, 609924-8300, at Montgomery Knoll, 192 Tamarack Circle, Skillman. “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. Consuming clove oil can be dangerous for children and pregnant women.

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WHAT’S GOING ON Through Aug. 26

Sangria Weekends, 1-4 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. We’ll be stirring up pitchers of sangria made with our red and white wines and seasonal fruit from the farm. Share a cheese plate with friends while enjoying a refreshing, chilled glass of sangria. Local musicians ranging in styles from country and bluegrass to jazz and rock will perform. During these events 14 varieties of Terhune Orchards wine are available by the glass and light fare is available. No cover charge. Wine tasting is $7 per person. Find Terhune Orchards online at terhuneorchards. com, on Facebook and Instagram. Winery Sunday Music Series Schedule July 15 – B Street July 22 – Bill Flemer July 29 – TBA August 5 – Just Peachy Festival (Music inside festival) August 12 – TBA August 19 – Jerry Steele August 26 – TBA

Through Sept. 7

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. Find Terhune Orchards online at terhuneorchards.com, on Facebook and Instagram. Music Schedule: July 13 – Laundrymen July 20 – Darla Rich Trio July 27 – Acoustic DouVer August 3 – Grouser Girls August 10 – Ocean Country Band August 17 – ALBO August 24 – Dark Whiskey August 31 – Kingston Ridge September 7 – Laundrymen

Fridays through July 20

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 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wed., July 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-

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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 at 10 a.m.

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 609-9896920 or email lawprogs@ mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System from 7 to 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 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 11 a.m.

Sun., July 15

Teens tell of mission trip. Teenagers from Princeton, West Windsor, Lawrence, Montgomery and Yardley will present the sermon at Princeton United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. The team of nine adults and 19 teens spent a week in Hancock County, Tennessee, working with the Appalachia Service

cal 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 at 7 p.m.

Mon., July 16

Farm to Table fundraiser dinner. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, is thrilled to once again be hosting the seventh annual event on the farm from 5-9 p.m. The dinner is a benefit for the Mercer County Sustainability Coalition. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Throughout the evening live music will be by Ocean Country Band, a Jersey Shore-based quartet that plays a mix of country, bluegrass, and rock cover songs. Tickets are $100 per person or $150 per couple. Tickets are on sale now through the Sustainable Lawrence website, sustainablelawrence. org. Find Terhune Orchards online at terhuneorchards. com, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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 human. 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 scifi book title is All the Windwracked Stars by Elizabeth Bear. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Tuesday at 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 from 10 a.m. – noon.

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 Medi-

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 at 4:30 p.m.

Mon., July 23

Off the Page. Try out your acting chops (or in-

dulge 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 at 7 p.m.

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 609-9896920 or email lawprogs@ mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2 p.m.

Tues., July 24

Read & Pick Program: Flowers, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Read & Pick is a program that combines picking fruit with your young child and listening to a story highlighting the fruit. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about blueberries. Two books will be read highlighting flowers followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own bunch of flowers. Farm staff will explain how flowers 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 am. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.

MERCER COUNTY NOTES 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

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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.

Allison Foltiny, of Lawrence Township, received an Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management degree from Quinnipiac University. Samantha Paradee, of Lawrence Township, received a History degree from Quinnipiac University.

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Lawrence Little League wins first district title since 1976 Ask any 12-year-old baseball player what his ultimate goal is and the answer will be “Williamsport,” the location of the Little League World Series. The first step in getting there is winning your local district championship. For Lawrence Little League, it was 42 years in the making. It had been 1976 when the Lawrence Little League baseball team had last won the New Jersey District 12 Tournament title. On July 8, Lawrence ended that long dry spell when it defeated Hamilton Township Recreation Baseball Association, 3-2, in extra innings at Van Horn Field in Hamilton to claim the 2018 District 12 championship. In its quest to claim the title, Lawrence won four games, all in either extra innings or by one run. In fact, the team needed to climb back through the elimination bracket after dropping

its initial game against the defending district champion, HTRBA. Their first game of the tournament was a 12-11 victory over Bordentown Little League. Lawrence then fell in an extra inning battle with HTBRA, which forced Lawrence to win three straight games in order to claim the title. Lawrence proceeded to defeat a district power, Robbinsville,with a walkoff victory in the bottom of the sixth. Then came the championship battle. Lawrence faced the challenge of having to defeat HTRBA twice to win the championship. In the first game, both teams battled to a 4-4 tie after the regulation six innings. After three additional scoreless innings, the Lawrence bats came alive in the top of the 10th with three home runs en route to an 11-4 victory. Not to be denied, in

the winner-take-all game, Lawrence would once again battle back from an early deficit to tie the game with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. This game would then go to extra innings and Lawrence would once again walk off with the victory as it scratched across the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Sean Kelly serves as the Lawrence manager while his assistant coaches are AJ Moore and Marcos Lopez. The Lawrence team consists of Gio Brogle, Daniel Dryzga, J.T. Gorden, Jacob Jordan, Rohun Kaistha, Robert Kelly, Marcos Lopez, Drew McGuire, Kellen Moore, T.J. Niemann, Ben Pawlak, Riley Rivera and Ben Weeks. Lawrence will now move on in its quest to reach Williamsport when it plays in the New Jersey Section 3 State Tournament that opens this Saturday in Ocean Township.

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The Lawrence Little League baseball team won the New Jersey District 12 Tournament championship.

MERCER COUNTY NOTES Tulpehaking Nature Center to offer picnic days

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: 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.

Mercer County Clerk’s Office moves back

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

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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) 9896353 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.

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES DEP accepting nominations for recycling

Nominations are being

accepted for the Department of Environmental Protection’s annual recycling awards program that honors individuals, busi-

nesses and governments for excellence in recycling, and inspires others to do the same, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe an-

in the insurance industry, was elected to the school board in Ewing in 2011 at the age of 20. Now 27, he pointed to some recent victories by candidates in their 20s: Julia Fahl, 27, winning the mayoral primary in Lambertville, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 28, upsetting a congressman in a Democratic primary in New York City. “I feel we’re in a unique point in time where we’re seeing, sort of around us, a desire for younger individuals to get into serious positions in government,” Benedetti said by phone on July 6. “I think, given the state of politics in all levels, there is a true desire for younger individuals to get involved and I think that, being a younger individual whose got a decent amount of elected experience under his belt at this point, that I would be the best individual to represent the 15th district.” Laurenti, 68, ran for Congress in 1986, losing to Rep. Chris Smith, a Repub-

lican. Laurenti previously worked as the executive director of the United Nations Association of the United States. He called himself an “alternative who will stand up for Gov. Murphy’s program and try to rein in the kind of confrontational attitude some Democratic leaders in the Legislature have displayed toward the governor.” So far, the field of candidates does not include a woman, although two out of the three members of the legislative delegation are women: Reynolds-Jackson and state Sen. Shirley K. Turner. The field also will not include Mercer County Freeholder Samuel T. Frisby Jr., who had indicated previously that he was considering running. “My schedule is so crazy right now, and I don’t have the ability to shut down to do the type of work it would take to win,” he said in a text message on July 6.

pleman Environmental Award honors a business, organization, community group or individual that practices sustainability. The winner last year was Junior Girl Scout Troop 70019. Completed nomination

forms should be sent to Lawrence Township Business Advocate Andrew Link at 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648, by fax to 609-896-0412 or by email to alink@lawrencetwp.com

Assembly Continued from Page 1A In the same process Democrats will use to replace Gusciora, Muoio was replaced by Trenton Councilwoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, who also must run in a special Assembly election in November if she wants to retain the seat. Verrelli, who could not be reached for comment, is running for the Assembly twice in the same year. He lost his bid to replace Muoio when Democrats chose Reynolds-Jackson at a convention in February. Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said on July 6 that he was supporting Verrelli. “I think he did a very fine job running against Verlina Reynolds-Jackson,” Hughes said. “He went out and he touched all of the delegates. He wrote them letters, he talked to them on the phone. He’s a very one-on-one person, and I like him and I respect him.” Benedetti, who works

Awards Continued from Page 1A helped to educate others about the township’s history. Archaeologist Ian Burrow of Burrow Into History LLC earned the award last year. Finally, the Ralph Co-

nounced today. The DEP, in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, annually recognizes excellence in recycling to highlight program successes achieved by agencies, businesses, individuals and others in keeping New Jersey communities clean and healthy. Nominations for the program are due Friday, July 27 and awardees will be notified in September. Award winners will be honored at the Association of New Jersey Recyclers Symposium and Awards Luncheon on Wed., Oct. 17 in Neptune, Monmouth County. Nominations may be submitted in 10 categories: Institution Business

Retail Merchant Government Leadership Rising Star Outstanding Education/ Educational Program Recycling Industry Source Reduction/Resource/Management/ Sustainability Volunteer Citizen The 2017 awardees included a diverse group of individuals, businesses and organizations. Among them were a vocational technical school in West Caldwell, Essex County; a government recycling program in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County; and a pharmaceutical company in Titusville, Mercer County. New Jersey has a proud legacy of leadership in recycling, becoming the first state to require recycling

by passing the New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act in April 1987. Today, the Murphy Administration continues developing policies to further increase recycling rates, clean up the recycling stream, and to adapt recycling strategies to match current lifestyles. To view the 2018 Recycling Awards application and information packet, v i s i t w w w. n j . g o v / d e p / dshw/recycling/awards. htm or www.recycle.nj.gov For more details about the annual Recycling Awards Program, contact Steven Rinaldi atnjrecycles@dep.nj.gov or (609) 633-0538. To learn more, visit www.anjr.com/

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