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Planning board eyeing move to acquire land for preservation By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

A portion of the Colonial Bowling and Entertainment Center property on Brunswick Pike, the former Pit Stop service station on Lawrence Road and the abandoned Saturn Chemical site on Ohio Avenue should be considered for the acquisition of open space. Acquiring those parcels is among the recommendations included in the revised Open Space and Recreation Plan element of the Lawrence Township Master Plan.

The Lawrence Township Planning Board reviewed the Open Space and Recreation Plan earlier this month. A public hearing and final action is set for the board’s Aug. 6 meeting. The Open Space and Recreation Plan must be reviewed periodically so the township can maintain its eligibility for state Green Acres program funding to buy land for open space preservation, township officials said. In addition to identifying parcels that could be acquired for open space preservation, the Open Space and Recreation Plan

lists all of the land that has been preserved in Lawrence Township, from municipal parks to parcels maintained by Mercer County and by the state. In total, 2,748 acres have been preserved for passive and active recreation, open space, and preserved farmland by all three governmental entities. Lawrence Township owns 1,075 acres of parks and conservation areas. The Open Space and Recreation Plan recommends acquiring more land for open space preservation, citing the “scenic vistas” and the benefits for the ecology of

the township that acquiring additional land would provide. The document notes that maintaining and preserving open space is becoming more difficult because of the development pressures placed on undeveloped land, and that land is highly sought after “for many different and competing purposes.” “The ability to acquire additional open space is limited and the opportunity to do so will recede over time. Investment in open space today will yield farreaching benefits for the future,” the Open Space and Recreation

Plan states. That is why the plan has recommended acquiring part of the Colonial Bowling property, the former Pit Stop service station and the former Saturn Chemical plant. The Colonial Bowling property is 8.7 acres, but the recommendation is to acquire 5 to 6 acres that border Colonial Lake. The Pit Stop property is about onethird of an acre and the Saturn Chemical property is 5.3 acres. During the public comment portion of this month’s meet-

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‘Red, White and Bang’ event to raise funds for July 4 fireworks display By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Labor Day is six weeks away, but the deadline to sign up for the annual “Red, White and Bang” children’s triathlon - the signature fundraising event for Lawrence Township’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show - is drawing near. The deadline to sign up for the children’s triathlon, which is always held on Labor Day, is Aug. 24, said Nancy Bergen, who heads the township’s Recreation Department. There is no race day registration for the Sept. 3 event, which is geared toward children from 6 to 16 years old, Bergen said. The event is a scaled-down version of a triathlon for adults. It is divided into swimming, bicycling and running segments. It will be held at the Lawrence Swimming Association, 74 Craven Lane, up the street from the Lawrenceville Elementary School. The annual event raises money for the Fourth of July fireworks show. Last year, the children’s triathlon generated about $3,000 toward the goal of raising $20,000 to pay for the fireworks. “[The children’s triathlon] is a nice event. It’s the last thing they do before they go back to school. It gets the children active. They are ready to go at 8 a.m.,” Bergen said. Participation is limited to the first 200 children who sign up by the Aug. 24 deadline. The entry fee includes a special event T-shirt - $30 for a cotton T-shirt and $50 for a moisture-wicking T-shirt. The registration form is avail-

able online at www.lawrencetwp. com on the Recreation Department page. It may also be picked up at the Lawrence Township Recreation Department office at the municipal building on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The completed registration form, which must be accompanied by the fee in cash or by check, can be dropped off at the Recreation Department office. It can also be mailed to the Recreation Department, 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Children between 6 and 9 years old will swim 50 meters in the pool, ride their bicycles for 2 miles in Village Park, and run for three-quarters of a mile around the Lawrenceville Elementary School. Check-in is by 9:30 a.m., and the race starts at 10 a.m. Children between 10 and 12 years old will swim for 100 meters, and 13- to 16-year-olds will swim for 200 meters. All will ride their bicycles for 2 miles in Village Park, and run 1.5 miles around the Lawrenceville Elementary School. Check-in time is 7:30 a.m., and the race starts at 8 a.m. For safety reasons, all children must be able to swim 50 meters. No flotation devices will be permitted. No training wheels, tricycles or scooters are allowed on the bike leg. All participants must wear a CPSC-approved helmet while riding a bicycle. Although the 2019 Fourth of July fireworks show is still many months away, the fundraising effort began nearly as soon as the See FUNDRAISER, Page 3A

Residents have until July 30 to enter school board race By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Time is running out for wouldbe candidates who want to serve on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education. The deadline to file a nominating petition for one of four available seats on the board is 4 p.m. July 30. The nominating petitions, to be signed by 10 registered voters, must be turned in to the Mercer County Clerk’s Office in Trenton on that date. The school board election is Nov. 6. At stake are the seats being held by Dana Drake, Jo Ann Groeger, Joyce Scott and Kevin Van Hise, whose terms will expire at the end of the year. Drake was appointed to the board in February 2017 to fill an unexpired three-year term.

Groeger, Scott and Van Hise are serving three-year terms, and were elected in 2015. 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. They 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.ltsp.org

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Summertime blooms Children and their parents got to pick a wide range of flowers and learn about them in Terhune Orchards’ Read & Pick Program on July 24. Preschoolaged kids and older were educated on fruits, vegetables and other plant life. Above, from left, Margot O’Connor, 2, Rosie Bodnar, 3, Madeline O’Connor, 4, Danielle O’Connor, and Katherine Bodnar, all of Princeton, search for the best flowers to pick during the program. Right, Terhune Orchard’s Stacey Moore readstwo stories that teach attendees about the importance of the crops. Below, Melanie Zoltanski, 6 of Hamilton Square, and Sue Sumutka, of Robbinsville, hunt for the most eye-catching flowers.

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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

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Cook Talks: Southern Brunch. Let the Good Times Roll! Learn how to fix a Deep South Brunch. Spicy Shrimp with Grits, a Creole Scramble, and Cajun Coush-coush. Registration is suggested. Call 609-9896920 or email lawprogs@ mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 11 a.m.

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Meditation Circle. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested. Call 609989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System from 2:30-3:30 p.m. 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 at lawprogs@ mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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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 audi-

ence! 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.

Thurs., Aug. 16

Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library: “In Between” (Israel, 2016). Three Palestinian women living in an apartment in Tel Aviv try to find a balance between traditional and modern culture. 103 min. Not rated. Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 6:30 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 17

Fiction Writing Workshop: Creating a Website Using Google Sites. Learn how to create your own website using Google Sites. If you do not already have a Gmail or Google account, you will need to set one up before the class. It would also be helpful if you brought a short bio to include on your website. Google Sites is one of the many apps offered through Google and is very easy to use. We also hope to discuss how to link Google’s “Blogger” to your website. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mer-

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She’s a natural: Teacher’s skin care line blossoms at retail By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Edye Dumhart never envisioned herself as an entrepreneur. Physical education teacher, yes; stay-athome mom, ditto; business owner, no. Yet this is where Dumhart, the founder and owner of Edye’s Naturals, finds herself after teaching physical education and then staying home while her now-grown children were young. After her two children were older, Dumhart, like many stay-at-home moms,

wanted to go back to work. Unable to find a full-time teaching position, she became a substitute teacher. Around that same time, as happens with many men and women of a certain age who had spent too much time in the sun, Dumhart’s skin began showing signs of sun damage, from rosacea to wrinkles. Dumhart, who lives in Pennington Borough, tried countless numbers of skin care products to mitigate the sun damage, but none of them seemed to work. That’s when Dumhart literally took matters into

her own hands and began to experiment with mixtures of plant oils - from extra virgin olive oil to avocado oil, grapeseed oil, rice bran oil and carrot seed oil, among others. Finally, Dumhart found a winning formulation, and Edye’s Naturals was born. “The first person I gave my concoction to was a friend who had eczema,” Dumhart said. The mixture contained shea butter and an assortment of organic oils, but no chemicals, water or alcohol. That concoction,

Edye’s Face & Body Butter, cleared up her friend’s skin condition in a couple of days, “and that’s when I realized maybe I could help other people, too,” she said. Dumhart decided to take a batch of her organic skin care products to the Trenton Farmers Market on Spruce Street in Lawrence Township, and offer it for sale. “My goal was to make more money than I was making as a substitute teacher,” Dumhart said, adding that she did make more that day than she did as a substitute teacher.

open space tax. Axel Haenssen, who lives on President Avenue, pointed out that Colonial Lake Park is accessible to visitors who rely on public transportation, unlike other township parks. In response, Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski, who sits on the Planning Board, said the board is not the governmental

body residents should approach in regard to buying the land surrounding Colonial Lake. By law, it is up to Township Council, not the Planning Board, to decide whether it wants to pursue the acquisition of the land, how much it would cost and how to pay for it.

With the success of that initial organic skin product, Edye’s Naturals line of skin care products was launched, in the family’s kitchen, dining room and basement. “You couldn’t walk through the dining room. The whole house was taken over by the business,” she said. Edye’s Naturals’ success meant Dumhart had to find a new home for her budding business venture. She found an empty storefront at 152 Altamawr Avenue, Lawrence Township, which is now the home

Preservation Continued from Page 1A ing, several audience members pushed for the acquisition of a portion of the Colonial Bowling property. The owners of the Colonial Bowling property have proposed building an extended-stay hotel on the land that borders Colonial Lake. Residents who live in the neighborhood surrounding the lake are opposed to that proposal. Lake Drive resident Tom Ritter told the Planning Board that buying the acreage would complete the parkland around Colonial Lake and also help to stop the commercial development that is encroaching in southern Lawrence Township. If the land is preserved,

the path around Colonial Lake could be expanded to tie together the two neighborhoods that surround Colonial Lake, Ritter said. A footbridge could be built across the Shabakunk Cree, which feeds into Colonial Lake. “Those are really important acres,” said Jim Hooker, who lives on Bunker Hill Avenue. The wooded area “really belongs” in Colonial Lake Park, he said. Different species of wildlife live in the woods. “The importance of this sanctuary to the southern end of the township is really almost beyond words,” Hooker said. He encouraged municipal officials to dip into the money generated by the township’s

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Continued from Page 1A last fireworks shell exploded this year. The goal is to raise money for next year’s fireworks show at Rider University. Lawrence Township paid for the fireworks show in the past, but budget issues in 2010 forced the cancellation of the show, much to the disappointment of the spectators who filled the lawn on campus to watch it. That’s when two Lawrence residents - Dana

base of Edye’s Naturals. Dumhart readily admits that starting a business from scratch is “just hard.” “You have to plan on not paying yourself for a long time. You have to put in a lot of hours, days, nights and weekends. You need to have a lot of patience. It’s perseverance,” she said. The buyers of her line of natural skin care products are mostly women, although some men have made purchases, too, she said. It’s all about having healthy skin.

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Love NJ’s great outdoors? Go out and take action now. What do Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens, Jesse Allen Park in Newark, Camden Waterfront Park, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Island Beach State Park and Paterson’s Great Falls National Historic Park have in common? These parks and natural areas – and many more throughout this state we’re in - have all benefited from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a 52-year-old federal program to create and improve public parks, recreation areas, beaches, monuments and historic sites. New Jersey has received more than $346 million through this popular, bipartisan program. But the Land and Water Conservation Fund is set to expire on Sept. 30, and quick action by Congress is needed. Established in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson, the Land and Water Conservation Fund is a fantastic deal because it provides outdoor recreation for millions of people at no cost to taxpayers. It’s funded entirely through royalties from offshore oil and gas projects. Over the past 50 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped preserve iconic landscapes in every state, including Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, the Gettys-

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CNN recently updated its global reporting on the record hot summer that the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing. The heat and rain that Central Jersey has been experiencing has been shared on four continents. On Monday, Japan recorded a temperature never before reached on the island nation since reliable records began in the 1800s. The extreme temperatures are also affecting other countries in East Asia: South and North Korea have set heat records with temperatures climbing near 104 degrees. It is these types of heat waves that scientists have been warning would be a consequence of warming the planet through greenhouse gas emissions. “The impacts of climate change are no longer subtle,” said Michael Mann, a climate scientist and director of the Earth System Science Center at Penn State University. “We are seeing them play out in real time in the form of unprecedented heat waves, floods, droughts and wildfires. And we’ve seen them all this summer,” he said. Much of Europe has also been baking under a massive high-pressure ridge that is allowing tropical heat to climb all the way to the Arctic and blocking cooling rainfalls from ending the stretch of hot weather. Temperatures above 90 degrees extended to the northern reaches of Scandinavia, setting records in Sweden, Finland and Norway for sta-

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burg National Military Park in Pennsylvania and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. In New Jersey, this fund has helped establish, expand and improve public parks in all 21 counties – from small community parks and ballfields to national recreation areas and wildlife refuges like theDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Outdoor recreation is a powerful economic engine in New Jersey, generating nearly $19 billion inconsumer spending every year and supporting 143,000 jobs, $5.9 billion in wages and salaries, and $1.2 billion in state and local tax revenue. This economic engine will sputter if the funds run out. As our state’s population grows, it’s important that we continue to add public open spaces so that everyone can experience the great outdoors. Not convinced? Without the Land and Water Conservation Fund, these projects won’t happen: • Continued revitalization of the North Camden Waterfront Park, extending it by a half-mile with additional trails, picnic areas and spots for sightseeing along the Delaware River back channel. • Continued revitalization of Jesse Allen Park in Newark as a vibrant space for community gatherings, recreation and athletics. When completed, it will be New-

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Murphy announces assistance for start-up companies By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Gov. Phil Murphy, sporting an open collar during a public event with Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber on July 25, mentioned jokingly to him that had he worn a tie, “it would have been orange.” “I’ve got one, I’ve got one,” Murphy said in a remark that got a laugh from his audience. The leaders of two powerful institutions in the state found themselves together at the Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs, a business incubator on College Road in Plainsboro, where Murphy announced steps to aid start-up companies. In their remarks before public officials and others, the two men traded bouquets and even weighed in on a hotbutton social issue. “I thank you for your leadership at Princeton and for the university’s commitment to not just this space literally, but to the broader innovation space,” Murphy said. Eisgruber, speaking moments earlier in introducing the governor, called Murphy “a leader and public servant who really needs no introduction.” “But I will say that I have been personally impressed with his commitment to cultivating a thriving innovation economy here in New Jersey,” Eisgruber said. Murphy is a Harvard

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Gov. Phil Murphy spoke at the Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs in Plainsboro to announce steps the state is taking to assist start-up businesses. graduate with an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, two rival schools of Princeton in the Ivy League. But as the state’s chief executive, he serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees of a university that has called New Jersey home since its founding in 1746. Murphy, a Democrat, took office in January. In that short time, he has already attended one board meeting and a committee meeting. “Having just passed my six-month mark, one of the singular honors of this position is that ex-officio capacity on the Board of Trustees,” Murphy said. “I think he’s the first governor, in my memory, to have actually come to a committee meeting,” uni-

versity Vice President and Secretary Robert K. Durkee said after the event. “I think he’s been very attentive to the university and we appreciate that.” Earlier, Murphy and Eisgruber touched on the conversations they have had. “We met before I was elected. We’ve spoken several times since privately,” the governor said in calling the university “one of the great gems of this state, of this country, of the university ecosystem in the world.” “And I’ve had the privilege of talking with him on several occasions,” Eisgruber said of Murphy. “In each interaction, I’ve greatly appreciated his attention to education, innovation and entrepreneurship and,

above all, his faith in the extraordinary human capital that we have in the great state of New Jersey.” Murphy is the second New Jersey governor that Eisgruber, in his role as university president, has had to deal with since assuming control of Nassau Hall five years ago. Former Gov. Chris Christie, whose oldest son, Andrew, attended Princeton, was the first. During the Christie administration, the state played a key role in the university’s arts and transit redevelopment project, which involved moving an NJ Transit shuttle train a little farther away from its previous location. On bolstering the innovation economy, Murphy and the university are on the same page.

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“We have a strong alignment of interests here,” Durkee said. In an issue that could have implications for Princeton and other universities in New Jersey, Murphy is in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults; a view he reiterated at the event with Eisgruber. When asked if Princeton and other universities in the state had expressed support, concern or opposition to marijuana legalization, Murphy replied, “I have not been a part of any deliberations at Princeton in my short time as an exofficio member.” The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has said marijuana is “the most widely used illicit drug among college students,” at a rate of 1 in 22 who use it “daily or near daily.” “We haven’t taken any position on this,” Eisgruber said of the possible marijuana legalization in the state. “We watch the debate with interest, obviously.

What we are focused on is making sure our students, as they grow up, are able to be civic and engaged adults and dealing with all the pressures that come from the use of whatever substances, including the ones that are legal now, are a part of college life. That’s a challenge for us.” This week, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal asked municipal prosecutors in New Jersey to adjourn marijuana cases until Sept. 4 or later. He said he intends, “by the end of August,” to issue a directive on “the scope and appropriate use of prosecutorial discretion” in such cases at the municipal level. “We follow the laws, so whatever the state law is, that’s what the town will follow,” said acting Princeton Mayor Lance Liverman, who attended the Murphy event.

Solutions Continued from Page 4A and heavy rain events, much more frequent and more intense than they used to be,” Hayhoe said. Remember the series of brutal nor’easter snowstorms that hit New England during a particularly cold stretch in late winter and early spring? The frequent bouts of snow and ice had many people wondering, “what happened to global warming?” Well, here it is. And this is what it looks like. Although it will still get cold

during the winter and there will be colder-than-normal spells from time to time, the heat will return, and summers are getting hotter. This year is the hottest La Niña year on record (the cooling of the ocean waters in the Pacific during La Niña tends to cool the planet), according to the World Meteorological Association, and with La Niña fading away and El Niño (which warms the Pacific Ocean) likely to take its place, things are only going to get hotter.

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES 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: 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.

DEP accepting nominations to honor people, organizations for commitment to recycling Nominations are being accepted for the Department of Environmental Protection’s annual recycling awards program that honors individuals, businesses and governments for excellence in recycling, and inspires others to do the same, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today. The DEP, in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, annually recognizes excellence in recy-

cling 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, and 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

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Movie Matinee: “Phantom Thread” (2017). Set in 1950’s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. 130 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 at 2 p.m.

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Science Fiction Book Club: “All the Windwracked Stars” by Elizabeth Bear. On the Last Day, the historian Muire fled the battle, leaving her sibling Valkyries to die. More than 2,300 years later, only a single city, Eiledon, has survived as the dying world slowly turns into ice. Ashamed of her cowardice, Muire now vows to keep the last humans safe, but as she slowly pieces together the horrific truth behind the magic that has kept Eiledon standing, she must decide whether it’s worth the price. Next sci-fi book title is: American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Refreshments served. 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.

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Adult Craft Workshop: Paper Quilling. Create beautiful flowers out of paper through the process of quilling. Strips of paper are rolled, shaped and glued together to create decorative floral designs. Registration is suggested and limited to 15 participants. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 6 p.m.

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The Boys in Blue and Gray - Civil War Baseball. Long considered America’s National Pastime, and much more than a typical sporting event, baseball has evolved to become a significant part of the American experience. During the American Civil War, Americans from the home front to the battlefront, Union and Confederate, played this wonderful game while great armies met and fought each other on the battlefield to decide the Country’s fate. Join Historical Reenactor, Lecturer and Tour Guide Michael Jesberger for a discussion on the evolution of the game and how it impacted the soldiers who fought during the American Civil War. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 7:30 p.m.

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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. --Manika Panwar, from Lawrence Township, graduated from Hood College in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. --Casey Ryu, a freshman majoring in brain & cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester, has been named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the spring 2018 semester. Ryu, a resident of Lawrenceville, is the child of Soniya Kim and Jehoun Ryu, and a graduate of Lawrence High School in Lawrenceville.

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Notes Continued from Page 6A 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, visitwww.nj.gov/dep/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. The Association of New Jersey Recyclers is a nonprofit, nonpartisan network representing the public and private sectors that works to promote sustainability by encouraging sound resource management and recycling strategies through education, advocacy and enhancing professional standards. To learn more, visit www.anjr.com/

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 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.

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

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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.

Womanspace, Inc. currently accepting applications for volunteers Womanspace, Inc., a leading nonprofit agency that provides services to people impacted by domestic 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 until August 1, 2018. The 80-hour program will feature specialized training on such topics as the law, sensitivity to the needs of victims and their children, and how to provide swift, safe and appropriate responses at a very critical time for families. Womanspace will be accepting applications from prospective volunteers who meet the following minimum requirements: · 18 years of age · Possess a valid Driver’s license & available transportation · NO Criminal Record History (Applicants must submit information for a background check & interview) · Attend mandatory training and attend monthly meetings · Ability to communicate well with others and be sensitive to victims’ feelings · Bilingual individuals and persons fluent in American Sign Language are encouraged to participate For more information, contact Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Coordinator Heidi Mueller at (609) 392-0316 or dvvrt@womanspace.org; or Sexual Assault Support Services Coordinator Alison Daks at sass@womanspace.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 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.

Application forms available for history and arts programs

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/culture-and-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 County-based 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.

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illiam Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is now in production at the Heritage Center Theatre in Morrisville, Pa., until July 29. The classic tale of star-crossed lovers is anything but perfect as the Heritage Center Theatre’s cast put on a disappointing performance on their opening night of Friday, July 13. In an 85-seat theater, where the square footage is smaller than the average American home, audience members were met with office fans that sat in the two corners in front of the stage and blew the audience’s warm breath back into their faces. Due to an electrical surge earlier in the week, the Heritage Center Theatre was left without air conditioning during the hot summer nights of mid-July. Throughout the five-act play, I counted multiple times where the actors stumbled over their lines throughout the production. When they weren’t stumbling over their

own lines, actors went through them as if they were forced to recite them. At some moments, I was transported back to my 9th grade English class, where Mrs. Nava forced hesitant students to read aloud in front of the class. The leading lady of the show, Kelly Colleran (Juliet Capulet), seemed to speed through each one of her lines as if she had to get every last word out in each breath. Colleran’s fast recital of lines made her clearly out of breath and hard to understand. While the male lead of the show, Nick Napoli (Romeo Montague), could barely convey emotion through his performance. Each time he attempted to show a different emotion, whether it was sadness or affection, Napoli would get louder and start to yell his lines to the audience. Keep in mind that the theater sat only 85 and his shouting

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show that is anything but fun for all families, William Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus” premiered on July 18 at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey that is located on the campus of Drew University in Madison. The dark and chilling tale of revenge, deceit and murder were all relevant in the production of “Titus Andronicus,” which was performed by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey for the first time in more than 30 years. Set towards the end of the Roman Empire, the play opens following the death of the Roman emperor and his two sons after a battle against the Goths, which has lasted for the last 10 years. Returning from battle, Titus Andronicus (Bruce Cromer) arrives victorious, and with prisoners as well. Titus’ prisoners included the Queen of the Goths, Tamora (Vanessa Morosco) and her three sons, Alarbus (Brett Comer), Demetrius (Torsten Johnson), Chiron (Quentin McCuiston), as well as her secret lover, Aaron the Moor (Chris White). To avenge the deaths of the former Roman Emperor and his two sons, Titus plans to kill Tamora’s eldest son, Alarbus. Tamora who begs for Titus to spare him, is left feeling vengeful as Titus does not hear her pleas. Tamora, along with her two sons and the Moor, vow to get revenge on Titus and his family. Eventually, Titus is asked to take the throne, but refuses because he does not feel that he is fit to rule. Titus elects that Saturninus (Benjamin Eakeley), the eldest of the former emperor’s two remaining sons, take the throne. Saturninus is immediately elected as emperor. Needing a bride, Saturninus wants to marry Titus’ daughter, Lavinia (Fiona Robberson). Though, Lavinia is already betrothed to Saturninus’ brother, Bassianus (Oliver Archibald). Bassianus refuses to give up his love, Lavinia. Titus’ four sons tell him that the be-

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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey stages “Titus Andronicus” for the first time in more than 30 years. trothal is still legitimate under Roman law. Titus accuses them of treason and chases after Bassianus as he and Lavinia try to run away. His four sons trying to stop him lead to Titus accidentally murdering his youngest son, Mutius (Emery Lawrence). Saturninus denounces the entire Andronici family and then shockingly announces his pick for his bride. Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Tamora asks Saturninus to pardon his brother, Bassianus and the Andronici family. Which he does, setting her plan into motion. The next day, while out on the royal hunt, Queen Tamora sneaks off to be with her secret lover, Aaron the Moor. When, Bassianus and Lavinia happen upon the two in the midst of their thralls, Tamora calls upon her sons, Demetrius and Chiron to kill Bassianus.

Begging for her life as well, Lavinia pleas with Tamora for her life. Tamora already, was going to spare her, and tells Lavinia that she would never deprive her sons of her. Now begging Tamora to kill her, her two sons drag Lavinia into a cave to rape her. Making sure that she can never tell anyone what truly happened, they cut out her tongue and chop off her hands. Writing a forged letter to Saturninus, Aaron of Moor frames Titus’ sons, Quintus (Braden Spear) and Martius (Jackson Knight Pierce) as the murderers of Bassianus. Marcus (Robert Cuccioli), Titus’ brother, stumbles upon Lavinia in the woods and is immediately shocked by her state. Marcus decides he must take her to her father. Aaron the Moor seeks out Titus to falsely tell him that Saturninus will spare his sons, Quintus and Martius, if either he, his

brother Marcus or his eldest son, Lucius (Clark Scott Carmichael) chops of their hand and sends it to him. Titus agrees to do it, and has Aaron chop off his hand. Giving it to Aaron, he eventually returns with the hand, along with Quintus’ and Martius’ heads in bags. Titus now distraught and desperate to get revenge, the first act ends with him sending his last remaining son, Lucius to leave Rome and raise an army to return to overthrow the throne. The set for the production was amazing. Giant sword blades were placed strategically around the ceiling of the stage and a giant Roman helmet was placed on the right side of the stage, lopsided and jutting out from the floor. Dry ice was pumped onto the stage and the theater was in a state of fog. Costumes were very well done. The Romans were all in a mix of robes on top of suits. Which made them look modernlyauthentic. While the Goths wore furs and chains and were branded with fake tattoos, looking somewhat like the Dothraki from Game of Thrones. What was incredible acting and directing from all who took part in the production, was overshadowed by the darkness of the show. Fiona Robberson gave a tremendous performance as Lavinia. It was so well done, that it truly looked as if she were being raped on stage. From the look on her face to her chilling, blood-curdling screams, it was really hard to watch. I was not shocked to see several people get into their vehicles at intermission and leave before the conclusion of the show. It is needless to say that this show is not for families and parents should be wary if they plan on bringing their families out for a night of theater. ‘Titus Andronicus,’ continues at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 36 Madison Ave. Madison, through Aug. 5. www.shakespearenj.org. 973-408-5600.

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Romeo and Juliet Continued from Page 2B hurt my ears, I didn’t even ask the elderly couples sitting around me what they had been thinking. There were a few times throughout the production where there had been more than 15 actors on the stage at once (sword fight, masquerade). The stage, which was not very big, could not handle this many actors at once. The scenes were over-crowded, and you could not follow what was going on because everyone was so close together. Though trying to preserve the authenticity of the production, the over-crowding of the couple of scenes really brought you outside of the show. One of the biggest problems of the production was the set itself. A two-story building which served as the only set throughout the entire show, looked very authentic to the Verona setting of the play. To the right of the building was even a fountain with running water. With three doorways on the bottom, each with a black curtain, to mask the entrances and exits of each actor, and a matching three doorways above them to serve as balconies, the building looked very genuine. The upper balconies were used to proclaim announcements from, with of course, the key balcony for the Act II, Scene II, passage

THINGS TO DO where Romeo and Juliet share a secret moment. The topright doorway was used for this scene. Though the building looked more than true to the show, there was one glaring issue that just could not be excused; the set was too big. The tops of the upper-balcony doorways went way above the lighting in the ceiling of the theater. Standing in this section of the set, any audience member would have to crane their neck to be able to fully see the actor in the scene, unless they preferred to watch with the scaffolding of the lighting coming across the actor’s mid-section. During the iconic balcony scene, Colleran, who was portraying Juliet, had to kneel onto the ground and perform the scene almost laying on the floor. What should have been the pivotal scene of the show, was not as Romeo held up his hand to the girl who looked ready to go to sleep. Honorable Mention: The only enjoyable part of the entire production was Cat Miller as Mercutio. Miller nailed the role of Romeo’s best friend and portrayed a male better than the males who were actually on the stage. It was unfortunate that Miller was playing the character who was the first to die, it would have been nice to see her continue her performance past Act III.

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The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s outdoor stage on the College of St. Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown. Italian romp featuring Truffaldino, the servant, making the audience privy to and complicit in his increasingly complicated attempts to serve two masters at one time. By Bonnie J. Monte, translated and adapted from the play by Carlo Goldini. Patrons are encouraged to pack a picnic for al fresco dining on the lawn before the show begins, through July 29; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-4085600. High School Musical, Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. follows the story of Troy Bolton, a basketball star for the East High Wildcats, and Gabriella Montez, a new student who catches his eye. The two eventually discover a secret passion for musical theater and audition for the spring musical. July 29 & Aug. 5 at 3 p.m., Aug. 1-2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: Adults $28, Seniors $26, Students $20, www. axelrodartscenter.com/shows, 732-531-9106. See THINGS TO DO, Page 6B

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IN CONCERT Continued from Page 4B Oklahoma!, Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, the most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly and Laurey, play out their love story, Aug. 3-19. Performances: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337. “42nd Street,” Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Classic backstage musical brings Broadway golden-age glamour, a large tap-happy cast and a score chock-filled with American songbook classics to Bucks County Playhouse in an all-new production. Directed by Bucks County Playhouse

Artistic Associate Hunter Foster and choreographed by Jeremy Dumont, through Aug. 4, $40-$80; www.bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121. “Titus Andronicus,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison. Shakespeare’s rarely produced violent tragedy about a general seeking revenge, through Aug. 5; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-408-5600. The Children’s Hour, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Lillian Hellman’s play in which one child’s lie throws a girls’ boarding school into chaos. This fiery American classic depicts a world where rules are rigid, rumors fly faster than truth, and the hint of scandal is enough to bring two schoolteachers’ lives crashing down, through Aug. 5. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732-997-0205.

The Baltimore Waltz, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Paula Vogel’s play follows Anna and Carl through Europe on a film-noir-inspired trip, filled with mysterious detectives, devious doctors, and alluring men as they search for a cure for Anna’s disease, Aug. 9-19. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www. princetonsummertheater.org; 732-9970205. CHILDREN’S THEATRE Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Its Princess Aurora’s 16th birthday and three fairies must use their magic to save her from the spell of the evil sorceress, Maleficent, through Aug. 4. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The July 28 performance will be ASL interpreted. $8; www. musicmountaintheatre.org.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Fife & Drum Taptoe Concert Series, Old Barracks Museum, Trenton. The Taptoe recreates a summer evening in 18th century Trenton, when the music and the guard would march through a garrison town signaling the time for the taverns to close their taps and for the soldiers to return to their barracks, July 28, 8 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for reserved balcony seating with included light refreshments; $10 lawn seating. Advanced tickets are available at www.barracks.org. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. An Intimate Evening with Tom Gross, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Rd. New Hope, PA. Tom is an unabashed romantic, known for his dynamic and personal songs about love and longing. A selfSee THINGS TO DO, Page 8B

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MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of July 27-Aug. 2. Schedules are subject to change. HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG) Fri.Thurs. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10. Mission: Impossible- Fallout (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:00, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45. Teen Titans Go! To The Movies (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:00, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20. Skyscraper (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10. MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): Leave No Trace (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35. The Catcher Was A Spy (R) Fri.-Thurs. 5:00, 9:40. Three Identical Strangers (NR) Fri.-Thurs. 2:55,

5:15, 7:35, 9:55. RBG (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 2:40, 7:20. Won’t You Be My Neighbor (NR) Fri.-Thurs. 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot (R) Fri.Thurs. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00. PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-2791999): Three Identical Strangers (PG-13) Fri. 4:00, 6:45, 9:15; Sat. 1:00, 4:00, 6:45, 9:15; Sun. 1:00, 4:00, 6:45; Mon. 2:15, 5:00, 8:00; Tue. 2:15, 5:00. Wed.-Thurs. 2:15, 5:00, 8:00. Sorry To Bother You (R) Fri. 4:15, 7:00, 9:25; Sat. 1:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:25; Sun. 4:15, 7:00; Mon.-Tue. 2:00, 5:30, 8:00; Wed.-Thurs. 2:00, 5:30. National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (NR) Sun. 12:30. Hollywood Summer Nights Encore: Casablanca (1942) (NR) Tue. 7:30. Hol-

lywood Summer Nights: The Killing (1956) (NR) Wed. 7:30 Hollywood Summer Nights: Beetlejuice (1988) (PG) Thurs. 7:30. Tickets: General $18, Member $16. Movie Tickets: General $14, Member $12

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taught musician and songwriter, Tom has performed to tens of thousands in the United States and Europe, and has been heard on ABC, HBO and several independent films, July 28, 8 p.m., $20, therrazzroom.com, 888-596-1027. See THINGS TO DO, Page 11B

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Fitness is a way of life, love for Robert Murphy

obert Murphy is a man of few words. The philosophy guiding his professional life as a fitness facility management professional can be summed up in just a few of his words: “Well done is better than well said,” said Rob, who for the past decade has worked at health fitness facilities in the 08540 zip code area. Thanks to my professional life that focuses on words with the power to inspire action (I hope), I have talked to Rob and watched him in action at all three of the Princeton/Plainsboro fitness facilities he has managed: CanDo Fitness at Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton Fitness and Wellness on the Princeton Medical Center campus and now, Life Time Athletic Princeton in the heart of Princeton Forrestal Center (Princeton University’s Corporate Office 00254046.0113.02x4.9.CranburyInn.indd

and Research Park), at 7 Forrestal Road South. He is a fan of show-and-tell exercise only when it is followed up by action. Even though he can wax eloquently about Life Time’s “incredible” staff, equipment, fitness classes, indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and other amenities, “their value is how they interact with our members. Our equipment and trainers are so important because they enable people to live in the healthiest possible way and to the fullest. I derive most of my professional satisfaction from watching members use the amenities and watching my staff work with them to make a difference in their lives,” he said. Rob Murphy of Life Time Athletic Princeton He describes himself as “member-centric fitness facility professional,” who has delivered a “fitness experience ing myself happy,” he said. “She encouraged me to pursue to over 70,000 members…always putting the member what I loved most – being fit and inspiring others to find first. Fitness in my world should not be an obligation, or the joy in fitness.” something that you are forced to do by doctors or family He left his account managing job and embraced his members, but rather an activity you really want to do and passion by becoming a “personal enhancement coach and enjoy without a trace of dread…. I want to change ‘have’ personal trainer” at CanDo. With persistence and passion to work out to ‘want’ to work out.” he rose through the ranks to become the facility’s general After graduating from college with a B.A. in history manager, an opportunity to spread his fitness gospel more and a lot of experience as a hockey and lacrosse player, effectively and more broadly. Rob first pursued a career as an account manager for a He laughed off being dubbed the Pied Piper of fitness, large American food corporation. even though dozens of members and fitness professionals “I was making money, but my wife [a Pilates instructor See LOOSE ENDS, Page 11B whom he met on a blind date] noted that I was not mak-

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Loose Ends Continued from Page 10B als have followed him from one fitness facility to another. He did not laugh off, however, the description of Life Time Fitness as a “Disney style fitness resort.” Just like Disney whose mission is to bring every individual the comprehensive and highest quality entertainment experience, “Life Time Fitness offers the ‘Healthy Way of Life’ experience through an array of health, wellness, nutrition, relaxation and entertainment services and programs,” said Rob who gave a healthy shout out to Princeton Forrestal Center executives, whose support, flexibility, and guidance enabled Life Time to create “the ultimate fitness experience.” When Rob is not working, he generally is working out. His leisure time with his two young daughters includes very little sitting-still time. He does a variety of exercises and sports with his two daughters, including pushups, squats and wall sits. Coming to work with Dad is far cry from sitting in a windowless office with a

computer. Work means an indoor pool, an outdoor “aquatic oasis” featuring a large pool, water slides and whirl pools, outdoor bistro, indoor café, and hanging out in the Life Time Kids Academy, a program designed especially for kids from three months to 11years, and led by experts teaching classes in many areas including tumbling, yoga, Spanish immersion, and arts. When his wife books a hotel for vacation outside of the Life Time Fitness building, “she knows me well enough to know that I can only be happy at a hotel with a good gym.” “The point is that I know am so fortunate that my work corresponds to what I want to do when I am not at work,” he said. “But I have to say again that the real gratification comes when people come up to me and say ‘you have changed my life. I never have been happier.’” This actually happened when I was sitting with him in the Life Time café. “How lucky can a guy get?” said Rob. It goes without saying that no other words are necessary.

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MUSEUMS Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” Between 1984 and 1999, the American artist Frank Stella executed four ambitious print series, each of which was named after a literary work that had a distinctive narrative structure: the Passover song Had Gadya, a compilation of Italian folktales, the epic novel Moby-Dick, and the illustrated encyclopedia Dictionary of Imaginary Places. Through these four bodies of work, Stella evolved printmaking projects of unprecedented scale and complexity that both transformed the artist’s visual language, through Sept. 23; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton. edu; 609-258-3788. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America.” Multimedia exhibit pairs the two iconic documentarians of work life, underscoring how the decade was a dramatic time of transition for the American workforce. It is not simply a look back: many of the themes that Owens and Terkel identified remain strikingly relevant, engaging visitors to consider their own perspectives about working, through July 29. Artists talk with Bill Owens, April during Art After Hours: First Tuesdays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848932-7237.

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