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Centenarian celebrates birthday surrounded by (socially distant) family and friends

Mary Palmer celebrates her 100th birthday at the Meadow Lakes retirement community.

By Lea Kahn Staﬀ Writer

Ask Mary Palmer if she ever thought she would live to be 100 years old, and her answer is immediate and spontaneous. “Oh, no. I never dreamed such a thing,” she said. Yet Palmer reached the century mark on June 10, surrounded – at the safe social distance of six feet – by about a dozen family and friends outside her apartment at the Meadow Lakes continuing care retirement community in East Windsor Township. Palmer, who is a former Lawrence Township resident, walked out of her apartment and onto the patio to be greeted with birthday wishes. She wore a battery-operated necklace that ﬂashed “Happy Birthday” and she was treated to a strawberry birthday cake. Palmer was born in the City of Trenton, and spent her formative years there and in Hamilton Township. She attended public school in Trenton through the sixth grade, and then went to school in Hamilton Township. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1938. “We attended the Bethany Presbyterian Church on Hamilton Avenue in Trenton, across from

Columbus Park. I also attended the Slackwood Presbyterian Church on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence, and I still have many good friends there,” she said. Palmer met her husband, David Palmer, at a New Year’s party at the Order of the Scottish Clans, Lady Cameron Lodge No. 145. She joined the social group when she was 18 years old, and is still a member 82 years later. Palmer, whose maiden name is MacNaught, is proud of her Scottish heritage. “I knew David’s parents and family through the Scottish Lodge long before I met him, because he lived and worked in Scotland,” she said. She met him at the New Year’s party while he was visiting family for the holidays. He went back to Scotland for work, and later moved to the United States. The couple married in 1955, and her husband went to work as a lab assistant at Palmer Laboratory – no relation, she was quick to point out. She worked as the cashier in the office at DeLaval Steam Turbine Co. for 36 years. The Palmers’ first home after they married was an apartment in Trenton. They moved to the Hamilton Square section of Hamilton Township before finally settling down on Villanova Drive in

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the Colonial Lakelands section of Lawrence Township. She moved to Meadow Lakes in 2005. “The Meadow Lakes commu-

nity is truly my adopted family. I didn’t know a soul when I moved here. Now, I feel rich in friendships. I love it here,” she said. Palmer is perhaps best known for – and most proud of – her piano playing ability. “I played the piano all my life, and I have enjoyed sharing music with others. I played for the Sunday school in church. Playing the piano has been a joy and blessing all my life,” she said. “I played for our lodge – the Order of Scottish Clans, Lady Cameron Lodge No. 145. I played the piano for several Grand Lodge meetings, which is our annual national convention,” she said. Palmer continued to play the piano after moving to Meadow Lakes. She played the piano for the retirement community’s Presbyterian and Protestant worship services until about a year ago. While Palmer has observed tremendous changes in 100 years – from the telephone to the cell phone, from the ﬁrst man on the moon to the international space sta-

tion – what stands out most for her is her family and friends. “There has been an endless line of friendships throughout my life,” Palmer said. The youngest well-wisher at her birthday celebration, Palmer said, was the great-grandson of one of her own mother’s closest friends. She said she has known the baby’s father and grandmother all of their lives, and recalled visiting the baby’s great-grandmother with her own mother. When Palmer was asked to share the secret of her longevity, her answer was simple and direct: home cooking and a simple life. “I have been blessed with a good life and good health. I have had my share of troubles. My hearing and eyesight are no good any more, but I’m ﬁne. I’ve had broken bones, hip replacements and even a pacemaker, but I am grateful that I can still take care of myself,” she said. “Keep in touch with your family and your friends. They are your treasures,” Palmer advised.

All students of The Bridge Academy graduate, prepare for college

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The Bridge Academy in Lawrenceville recently held its Diploma Pickup Day. Maintaining social distance, students and their immediate families stopped by the school to pick up their diplomas. A nonprofit school for students with language-based learning difficulties, The Bridge Academy has always had 100% of their students graduate from high school, and this year, 100% of their graduates will be pursuing college. Pictured are Angela Echavarria, left to right, Principal Sue Morris, Connor Norton, Jeremiah Brown, Julian Reeves, Kesi Sistruck-Lewis and Zach Amster.

The Coding School adapts computer science learning during COVID crisis; summer programs offered for students in grades K-12 The Coding School (TCS) is making computer science education accessible to K-12 students around the world via a strictly online platform. Students are taught by professional software engineers at top tech companies, professional software engineers and university stu-

dents from across the U.S. They can choose from 18 in-depth curriculums in specialized tech areas created and advised by industry professionals in areas such as artiﬁcial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, quantum computing and computational genomics. Over the last few months due to

the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coding School has taught more than 1,500 students free coding lessons from more than 40 countries. The summer programs include 1:1 and 2:1 coding lessons taught by top engineers at universities and companies; and virtual summer camps offered in specialized tech

areas like Music+Tech with Duff McKagan, bass guitarist for Guns N’ Roses; creative tech; and quantum computing, which was developed and taught by MIT physicists. For more information, visit www.codeConnects.org. Information provided by Shriya Shetty, an undergrad student at the

University of Pittsburgh, and a student outreach intern for the Coding School. She lives in Lawrenceville and is an alum of Lawrence High School Class of 2018. The Coding School has instructors and board members who are Lawrence High School alumni as well.

Lawrence council approves road improvements, building repair projects By Lea Kahn Staﬀ Writer

The Lawrence Township Council has given approval to a pair of ordinances to pay for road improvement projects and assorted capital improvements, totaling $4.1 million. A bond ordinance for $2.5 million, which was approved at the Lawrence Township Council’s May 5 meeting, earmarks money for the road projects. Denow Road, between Federal City Road and the Lawrenceville-Pennington Road, is slated for mill and overlay work. The top layer of asphalt will be removed and a new layer put down on the road. The work is expected to begin later this year or in early 2021. Money is included in the bond ordinance for mill and over-

lay projects on Ashwood Court, Pheasant Drive, Brookdale Drive, Holly Lane, Ivy Glen Lane and Woodbury Lane. Parts of Laurel Wood Drive and Lawrencia Drive also will receive mill and overlay work. The bond ordinance also has money to pay for road and drainage improvements to Princeton Pike, between I-295 and Franklin Corner Road. Drainage and safety improvements are planned for Keefe Road, Cold Soil Road, Carson Road and Van Kirk Road. The work will take place in 2021. The Township Council also approved an ordinance at its May 5 meeting to withdraw $1.6 million from the capital improvement fund to pay for a variety of capital improvements -including nearly $100,000 to buy computer and ofﬁce equipment for the ﬁnance department and mobile comput-

ers for the police department. The capital improvement ordinance earmarks $412,000 for several projects, including a partial roof replacement on the municipal building and new paint for the police/municipal court building. Also included in the $412,000 earmark is money for miscellaneous repairs to municipallyowned buildings, such as HVAC replacements and improvements

to the reception area at the Lawrence Senior Center. An electric vehicle charging station will be installed at the municipal building. The capital ordinance sets aside $212,500 for a response vehicle for the Emergency Management Ofﬁce, and vehicle extrication equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or airpacks, for the ﬁre department.

There is money also for a new ambulance and an all terrain vehicle for the Emergency Medical Services unit. The remaining $700,000 will be used to buy two garbage trucks with a plow and snow removal attachments and a pickup truck with a snow plow for the Department of Public Works, and two electric vehicles for the tax assessor’s ofﬁce and the health department.

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CALENDAR Editor’s Note: Please call before attending any event. As of press time, certain restrictions were still in place due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery is open, with the winery open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In the open space of the apple orchard, the winery will have outdoor seating and outdoor wine bars. Enjoy one of 14 wines by the glass, wine tasting flights and wine slushies. Wine tastings will not be available at this time. Light fare such as salsa and chip baskets will be available. Masks do not need to be worn while seated at winery tables but are required on farm premise and while ordering. Seating is limited to six people per table and a two-hour time limit. No outside food or pets are permitted. Live music will be played from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Terhune Orchards wine is available for porch-side pick up or local delivery daily. Place an order at www.terhuneorchards.com Terhune Orchards is located at 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton. The farm store is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find Terhune Orchards online at terhuneorchards.com, on Facebook and on Instagram. The weekly Sunday Farmers Market at Duke Farms is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 27. Social distancing and safety precautions will apply. Only the farmers market will be open to the public. Duke Farms park and trails remain closed. Duke Farms is located at 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough. For more information, visit the Duke Farms Market Facebook page or www.dukefarms.org

Through Sat., July 4

East Windsor’s Independence Day Celebration has been cancelled. Instead, the Fourth of July Home Decorating Contest encourages families to decorate the outside of their home, porch, balcony, door or windows that shows pride in the nation and reflects the themes of Independence Day and the United States of America. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. To submit a photo, include your name, address, phone number and email address and visit www.east-windsor.nj.us/2020-Fourthof-July—Home-Decorating-Contest

Monday, July 6

Hillsborough Parks & Recreation will begin holding in person day camp from July 6 to Aug. 14 at Auten Road School, 281 Auten Road, Hillsborough, for children ages 5 to 13. Various timeframes will be offered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit https://www.hillsborough-nj.org/ for the registration link and to read the COVID-19 summer camp regulations.

Mon., July 6-Fri., July 10

Princeton Photo Workshop has translated many of its photography classes, including photography basics, photo editing, portrait photography, composition, and black and white photography, into fully interactive remote classes. Summer Photo Camp for Teens will be held from July 6-10 and from Aug. 10-14 via Zoom since the workshop is closed through at least September. Camp will start at 10 a.m. for about four hours. Campers will learn the basics of taking better pictures, including camera settings, composition and using light to capture the image you envision. After a break for lunch, campers will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic to download, edit, organize and creatively process photos. At the end of each virtual day, campers will then be assigned photo exercises. New experiences will include how to do virtual portraits, experimenting with abstract art photography and an exploration of science-fiction-like worlds with renowned Macro photographer Don Komarechka, direct from his home in Ontario. Requirements are a digital camera and computer. To register, visit princetonphotoworkshop.com/remotecamp

Tuesday, July 7

Princeton Art Museum will present “In Conversation” with artist Mario Moore and museum Director James Steward from 7-8:30 p.m. July 7. Moore painted portraits of members of Princeton University’s workforce, particularly African Americans. Register at http://artscouncilofprinceton. org/calendar/view/week/2020/07/01/

Thurs., July 9

The Burlington Mercer Chamber of

Commerce will hold a business networking barbecue dinner from 6-8 p.m. July 9 at Liberty Lake Picnic Grove, 1195 FlorenceColumbus Road, Bordentown. The group was previously called the Northern Burlington Regional Chamber of Commerce. Members and non-members welcome. Registration fee of $20 includes BBQ dinner, networking, corn hole, mini golf. RSVP required. Visit www.burlingtonmercerchamber.org, call 609-298-7774 or email info@ burlingtonmercerchamber.org. Bring business cards. In addition, the chamber will help businesses plan their grand re-openings with ribbon cuttings, photos and social media promotions. Call 609-298-7774 to schedule an event. Free to chamber members. Renew membership or join by visiting https://burlington-mercer-chamber-of-commerce.square.site/

Fri., July 10

Cranbury Township will hold drivein movie showings at the West Property on June 10. The matinee will be “Toy Story 4” for the younger crowd at 6 p.m., followed by the feature showing of “National Lampoon’s Vacation” at 8:45 p.m.

Sat., July 11

Shariese Katrell and the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice will hold a Black Lives Matter rally on July 11. Assembly will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Princeton YMCA, 59 Robeson Pl., Princeton, with the route walking toward Hinds Plaza. An event featuring guest speakers will be held from 2-5 p.m. All those who wish to participate or volunteer should email Katrell.shariese@gmail. com or visit www.facebook.com/shariesekatrell

Mon., July 13

Princeton PFLAG meeting. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Peer-facilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental setting. Refreshments. Newcomers welcome. Serving Central New Jersey and beyond. 7-9 p.m. Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer St., Princeton. Visit pflagprinceton.org for more information.

Cranbury Recreation will offer day camp at Village Park beginning July 13. For more information, COVID policy and downloadable registration forms, visit www.cranburytownship.org

Tues., July 14

An Outdoor Greenway Farmer’s Market will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 14 at Carnegie Center, in the 200 Series Greenway, 101 Carnegie Center, Princeton. Weather-permitting. Vendors will vary. Free music concert by the Desperados. For more information, call 609-452-1444.

Wed., July 15

Hillsborough Township, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, Derstine’s and Community Assistance Network will distribute food from 9-11 a.m. July 15 at the Willow Road Complex, 530 Willow Road, Hillsborough. No one will be admitted prior to 9 a.m. Open to Hillsborough residents only; ID required. Maximum two units per household. Each unit includes one gallon of milk, 5 pounds of cheese, 10 pounds of produce and 10 pounds of protein. Items will be placed in the car’s trunk by volunteers. No contact pickup. Enter from Willow Road directly across from Valinor Road. Registration is required; ticket must be shown upon arrival. For more information, visit www.hillsborough-nj.org Seniors may register by calling 908-3693880.

Thurs., July 16

The Mercer County Senior Art Show will be available online from July 23 to Aug. 7. Any Mercer County resident age 60 or older can submit an entry. Deadline is July 16. The closing reception and award ceremony is planned for 1-2 p.m. Aug. 7 via Zoom. Winners will be notified of the Zoom code closer to the reception date. All first place winners are automatically included in the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show. For the registration link, visit mercercounty.org. For more information, call Cheryl Reed at 609-989-6899 or email chreed@mercercounty.org. See CALENDAR, Page 8A

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What #Black Lives Matter and COVID have taught me in 2020 A few days ago I watched my friends graduate from high school, on my computer screen. The speeches were pre-recorded, the montage of the diploma ceremony was videoclips of parents handing the certificates to their children in living rooms or front yards and, all things considered, it was beautiful in every way. That same day across the country, across much of the world actually, millions of people were standing up against racial injustice, inequality, and inequity. In some places, cities were burning. In others, protesters and police stood in unison against racism. Welcome to the world you are inheriting, graduates. My high school shut down in-person classes in mid-March. My friends and I, like 55 million other high schoolers across the country, lost physical contact with each other overnight and became thumbnail-size faces on Zoom chat virtual classrooms. In the weeks that followed, I began adjusting to life under quarantine and social distancing. The academic framework I had grown accustomed to for the last 11 years of family, friends, and school, which had a straightforward measurement system of grades, acknowledgments, and incentives became wildly skewed as everyone was now making it up as we went along. The new normal has not yet found its footing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining about my situation in any way. I have come to appreciate all the blessings and safety in my life even more than I did before. I knew I was fortunate in countless ways with a loving family, caring friends and teachers, and a roof over my head. Knowing these things would still be there when I wake up every day is incredibly comforting. My teenage life was still going on under COVID-19 so I studied for my AP exams as expected. We also performed the spring play online, acting into our laptops as dramatically as we could over Zoom. For the first few weeks I tried hard to stay optimistic, probably think-

ing a positive attitude would somehow keep viruses away from those I care about. I still worry about losing someone close to me. The circle of people I know who are healthy and safe is gradually shrinking. Friends of friends have gotten COVID-19, and one or two people I knew distantly have died, including my kindly elderly neighbor with the two cocker spaniels. By the end of the term, off the record, I didn’t really care about classes. It was hard to motivate despite the best intentions of my teachers, who did try their best. The gloom that had been building over 12 weeks, simply put, was whispering in my ear, “none of this matters.” A lot of things in my previous life aren’t as important as they used to be. Superficial and material things like my outward image, owning stuff, even haircuts. Working remotely has made me appreciate the nuances that make up the world. I miss the smiles in the school hallways, the sea of voices in the cafeteria, the meaningless conversations with friends that mean everything now. But I’ve noticed new details in my now smaller world too: the angle of sunlight in the late morning, my teachers’ dedication, my family’s affection, my friends’ support. My core friendships have evolved as well. Before COVID-19 much of our relationships were based on shared experiences – being in the same classes, hanging out together, physically being side by side. Since then, we’ve grown closer through conversations, video chats, messaging. We’ve crossed into the (surprisingly comfortable) realm of articulating how we truly are feeling and thinking, saying out loud what we have been holding inside. I’ve become more comfortable talking to my friends about what scares me about what my future may or may not hold, and my friends are sharing more

as well. I appreciate hearing my friends Matt’s and Shivant’s voices over the phone or through a video game. I miss other people’s laughter, singing and words. I do have a much greater appreciation for having food in the

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refrigerator, and being able to sit down at the dinner table with my mother and father, and my siblings Quincy, Christian and Celeste. Instead of thinking about the computer science club, water polo or asking someone to prom, my worries during COVID-19 were hoping my family and friends stayed healthy and safe, that doctors and nurses got their needed PPE, and that hospitals obtain

enough ventilators so they didn’t have to choose who would be granted a fighting chance to live and who will be slotted to die. Being 16 years old during this time is a peculiar feeling. I am no longer a child and legally not yet an adult. My generation is rapidly inheriting the complex world we live in, which is both beautiful and horrifying. For a short window of time, I thought the biggest problem our country would be facing was public gatherings during COVID-19 and more infections. Sadly, things are much worse. During the last few months I’ve watched and read about incredible acts of kindness as well as horrific acts of cruelty. I learned that people deemed essential, including healthcare workers, grocery store workers and bus drivers, are literally giving their lives in service of others. Elsewhere, innocent lives are continually being disregarded and minorities are being wantonly murdered, a minuscule number are known only thanks to camera phones. As a teenage, Asian-French American male, I fit into certain boxes and have lived a generally peaceful life. I have not personally felt persecuted based on who I am or how I look, sound or act. I do know the difference between right and wrong, however, and I know there are many things wrong today.

Governor Murphy: Raise the Flag Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order back in April to have the U.S. flag flown at halfstaff indefinitely. Really?! Don’t you know that if you repeat something enough it loses its meaning? So, you have the U.S. flag flown at half-staff for the New Jersey citizens who have died of

COVID. OK. What about all the other New Jersey citizens who have died because they can’t get to a doctor or a hospital because of your order to “shelter in place?” We are about to celebrate July 4, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepen-

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ave you ever had chickenpox? If so, did you know you are at risk for developing shingles? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 99% of Americans born before 1980 have had chickenpox, meaning almost all older adults in the United States are at risk for shingles. And while an increasing number of younger people are also developing the virus, according to the CDC, the risk for shingles and serious complications increases sharply with age. People 50 and older can protect themselves against shingles and its painful complications by getting vaccinated. What is shingles? Also known as herpes zoster, shingles is a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After chickenpox resolves, the virus lies dormant in your nervous system but can reactivate at any time and cause shingles. The reasons why the chickenpox virus reactivates and causes shingles are not well understood, though the risk increases with a decline in your immune system. This decline can be caused by: • Increasing age • Stress • Cancer, especially leukemia and lymphoma

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• HIV • Bone marrow or organ transplants • Medications that suppress your immune systems, including steroids and chemotherapy It is important to note that individuals vaccinated against chickenpox can still develop shingles, but they are less likely to suffer from severe symptoms. The CDC reports that for reasons unknown there has been a gradual increase in shingles cases among younger adults over a long period of time. About one out of every three people in the Unites States will develop shingles during their lifetime, according to the CDC. What are the signs of shingles? Shingles is characterized by a rash that typically occurs on one side of the body in one or two adjacent dermatomes where the virus has been hiding. Dermatomes are defined areas of the skin that are supplied by one of the nerves coming out of the spine. The most common area for shingles to develop is on your trunk, which is supplied by the thoracic nerve, but it can develop anywhere on your body. However, it rarely crosses the midline, meaning it usually does not affect both sides of your body at the same time. Shingles usually starts with pain, itching or tingling in the affected area. After a few days, clusters of blisters normally develop. These blisters eventually dry and crust over,

and typically heal in two to four weeks. Some people may also develop a headache, fever, fatigue, chills, and sensitivity to bright light. It is rare for shingles to be transmitted from one person to another though it can spread through direct contact with fluid from the blisters. If you have symptoms of shingles, contact your doctor. The sooner you begin treatment, the better. What are the complications of shingles? The most common complication of shingles is a condition called postherpetic neuralgia, which is characterized by long-term nerve pain that persists in the area of the rash. This pain can last for weeks or months, and in some cases, years. The risk for developing postherpetic neuralgia increases with age. As the CDC reports, older adults are more likely to have longer lasting, more severe pain. Approximately 10-18% of people who get shingles will develop postherpetic neuralgia, according to the CDC. In cases where shingles involves the face and eye, blindness can occur. Rarely, shingles can lead to: • Pneumonia • Hearing problems • Brain inflammation • Death Can shingles be treated?

Shingles can often be treated with antiviral medication that shortens the duration and severity of the virus. However, these medications are most effective if you start taking them as soon as possible after the rash appears. Your doctor may also recommend overthe-counter or prescription medication to relieve the pain and itching. Once you’ve had shingles, the risk for developing it again is low. How can shingles be prevented? If you are 50 or older, the CDC recommends getting vaccinated. As with any vaccine, side effects can occur. The most common are soreness and swelling in your upper arm where the vaccine was given. While you may experience pain for a few days after getting the vaccine, the CDC notes that pain will be less severe than having shingles and the complications from the disease. If you are concerned about your risk for shingles, talk with your doctor about getting vaccinated. To find a primary care physician affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, call 1-888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs. org. Eugene A. Ryﬁnski, M.D. is board certiﬁed in internal medicine and a member of the medical staff at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

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New Jersey is home to aquatic and semi-aquatic mammals

ou’re walking near a stream or a lake and suddenly catch a flash of a small, sleek creature with dark, glossy fur. Could it be a mink? Or maybe you hear a loud slap on the water, followed by a glimpse of a submerged creature diving under a pile of sticks and logs. Could it be a beaver? Yes and yes! Mink and beaver are native New Jersey mammals found in and around freshwater. They and other aquatic and semiaquatic mammals – including otters, weasels, ermine, fishers and muskrats – are in this state we’re in, but they are not easy to spot. “They are incredibly secretive,” said Dr. Emile DeVito, staff biologist for the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. “Nobody really studies them in New Jersey. They are an overlooked group of animals, except by trappers.” Anecdotal evidence suggests these aquatic mammals are becoming more common due to cleaner waters, more forest cover and less trapping. But because these animals are most active at dawn, dusk and nighttime, they are not often seen. But if you are in the right place at the right time – possibly even in broad daylight – here’s what you might see: • Mink (Mustela vison) – Known for their exceptionally beautiful and soft fur, American mink have a lanky body, long tail, short legs and partially webbed toes, which make them excellent swimmers. They are a member of the Mustelidae family, which includes otters, fishers, skunks and weasels. Mink are solitary and territorial, feeding on crayfish, frogs, fish, mice, reptiles, earthworms, and waterfowl. Like their skunk cousins, mink defend themselves by spraying a foul-smelling liquid. • Beavers (Castor candensis) – Beaver are among the few animals, other than humans, who completely reshape their en-

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vironment to suit their needs. After damming a stream to create a pond, they build a separate beaver lodge. They pile mud, rocks and sticks inside the lodge to form a “floor” above the water. On top of this, they weave sticks into a large mound. They burrow up through the floor and chew out branches from within to create a “room.” Beavers live in communal groups and slap their flat tails to warn of danger. Unlike many of the other animals on this list, beavers are not carnivorous – they are part of a unique family in the rodent family, and are vegetarians whose favorite foods include water lily tubers, spatterdock, clover, algae, apples and the leaves and green bark from trees. • River otters (Lutra canadensis) – Otters are the most aquatic members of the mustelid family. Their long stiff whiskers help them find prey, and special flaps allow them to close off their nostrils and ears to remain underwater for up to eight minutes on one breath. They are highly social and form family groups centered on a female and her young. They eat fish, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, mollusks, insects and even small birds and mammals. • Ermine (Mustela erminea) – Ermine is another name for short-tailed weasel. They are famous for snowy white fur, but that’s just their winter coloring. In the summer, ermine coats are brown with white chests and bellies. Like mink and other weasels, they have long bod-

ies, short legs, round ears, long tails and long whiskers. New Jersey is also home to long-tailed weasels (Mustela frenata), which do not change color in the winter. Weasels are carnivores like dogs, cats, bears and raccoons. • Fishers (Martes pennanti) – Fishers are the rarest of New Jersey’s water-loving mammals and are making a comeback in northwestern New Jersey after an absence of 100 years. These fierce carnivores go after squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, mice, raccoons, shrews and even porcupines. According to the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey website, “The best description of a fisher would be to imagine a cross between a cat and a fox with the nasty attitude of a wolverine.” • Muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) – Despite their name and long, skinny tails, these rodents are not actually rats. Semi-webbed toes on their hind feet help them swim, and they eat roots, stems, leaves and fruits of aquatic plants, as well as small fish, clams, snails, crayfish and turtles. Muskrats sometimes build water houses like beavers, but they do not build dams. They have scent glands that secrete a musky odor – hence their name. Enjoy wildlife watching in New Jersey’s great outdoors and with luck you might spot some of these fascinating aquatic and semi-aquatic mammals. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

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The Coming Costs

long with the spreading of the coronavirus, this country is facing a range of destructive changes from the climate crisis. And, not as widely recognized, the climate crisis is also resulting in escalating costs. NOAA warned last year that we faced 14 weather and climate calamities, each costing over $1 billion dollars in damages and recovery. And, NOAA predicted both the number and the costs will be increasing. These impacts are the result of our continent’s increasing exposure to ever more numerous, powerful storms, to sea level rise, and to the locating of communities in vulnerable areas. But what is not as immediately evident from these impacts is their rising costs, from recovery and from insurance. And these increasing costs may well damage substantially the U.S. economy. Black Rock, the investment management company, is predicting a 275% increase in major hurricane risk by 2050. Who will pay for this? It is unlikely that private insurers, or their clients, can or would be willing to pay for the increas-

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ing costs. Because states cannot borrow, as the federal government can, this leaves the latter as the only actor able to respond. But the pandemic has revealed the difficulties and limits of federal spending, particularly when facing several calamities at once. Already banks are passing risky mortgages to the government-backed lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But even now the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood insurance program is $20 billion in debt. And the increasing borrowing pressures are likely to increase the government’s low cost of borrowing, which, in turn, may slow the economy as a whole. This year has seen an increase in the federal deficit, rising from $1 trillion in 2019 to an expected $4 trillion this year. This increase will require more borrowing, while at the same time reducing the creditworthiness of borrowers. So, what do we do? The common sense answer is to reduce the causes, the drivers, of climate change. And the majority of scientists worldwide point to the necessity of reducing emissions from fossil fuels usage. This seems simple enough, but driving through the State of New Jersey one sees relatively few electric vehicles on the roads – despite the fact that gas-driven vehicles are the state’s leading source of emissions. The sight brings to mind the photos of hundreds of young people swarming southern beaches, despite the warnings of, and now the statistics of, exploding virus numbers. How to get people to reduce emissions? One strategy that is slowly gaining support is a carbon tax. We have seen that the climate crisis is already increasing costs. Therefore it is entirely reasonable to tax carbon usage, which would reduce that usage and raise needed revenue to address climate change costs – revenue that will be needed to be raised in any case. Both the nation and the world need leadership on this issue. There is no hope that our current leader or the Republican Senate majority either understands or is prepared to do anything to make the needed reductions. But our own future, and the world’s (as there is no other nation that has the potential to lead) urgently need that leadership in order to avoid the predicted destruction and the dangerously rising costs.

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Jim Stagnitta becomes new head coach for Hun School boys lacrosse

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Jim Stagnitta is the new Hun School Raiders head coach for the varsity boys lacrosse team.

The Hun School has named Jim Stagnitta as its new head coach for the varsity boys lacrosse team. Stagnitta takes the helm of the Raiders program with 32 years of professional coaching experience, which includes the 2019 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) championship, and Coach of the Year accolades. “I’m no stranger to high school lacrosse,” Stagnitta said. “As a parent, I’ve watched my son play at the high school level. As a coach at Rutgers, I’ve recruited players from high school, Hun included. I’ve learned what it takes to get players to the next level, so coaching high school will

allow me to develop these student-athletes and help them build a foundation for a successful future.” On the collegiate level, Stagnitta has coached both Division I and Division III teams, including Rutgers University, Arcadia University, University of Pennsylvania, and Washington and Lee University. He began his professional career as head coach for a Major League Lacrosse team, the Denver Outlaws. Later, he served as assistant coach and offensive coordinator for the Florida Launch. After a few successful seasons, he moved on to fill the position of head coach for the Charlotte Hounds, according to the Hun School.

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Most recently, Stagnitta is the head coach of the Whipsnakes of the Premiere Lacrosse League. During his time coaching college and professional teams, his accomplishments include seven NCAA berths, MLL Coach of the Year in 2013 and 2016, Division I Coach of the Year in 2003, Coaches Association Man of the Year in 2005, and fivetime Old Dominion Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. According to the Hun School, Stagnitta has drawn many parallels between psychology and lacrosse and crafted a com-

prehensive outlook of the game. He is the founder and president of two companies which focus on just that: MVP Development Group and Complete Athlete 360. The MVP Development Group is a company on a mission to specialize customized approaches to helping professional and collegiate sports teams in the areas of culture, leadership and communication. Complete Athlete 360 is built on the foundation that leadership, education, wellness and psychology are key factors in the success of coaches and teams. “When I first started these corporations, we were working with high schools and student athletes. We have grown to accommodate teams at higher levels but because I’ve been doing this for so long, I’ve seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t work for athletes,” Stagnitta said. “It’s important for student-athletes, especially at the high school level to learn self-worth, resilience, trust and how to make people around you better. Teaching players those aspects of life is the driving force behind my coaching style.” Stagnitta added that when he begins working with the players, he plans to teach players to focus on celebrating the journey just as much as celebrating the wins. “Success isn’t about winning. Success comes from the journey and the growth, so as a coach, I celebrate the journey of each player and each team,” he said. “Each player learns differently, each player develops differently; it’s my obligation to nurture the different ways each player will grow and celebrate that.” Stagnitta explained that he is particularly excited to work with high school athletes because he knows that the four years they spend at Hun are very formative years, and he plans to help his players develop not only as athletes, but also as individuals. “There’s a difference between coaching and leading; I’m here to be a leader for the team and to help them

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f it looks and sounds like a hot frankly rather impressive. car, is it truly a “hot” car? So, if you are asking me, the That’s a good question. The answer should be that this attracanswer, of course, detive sports car, the pends on who you ask. coupe version of the When it comes to IS sedan, is certainly the 2020 Lexus RC a “hot” performance 350 F Sport, an all car. wheel drive coupe that However, there is a sure head turner are those in the autowhen you take it down motive press that give the block, the good this Lexus high marks looking part of that for its looks, craftsequation is a certain manship and comfort, slam dunk. but stop short of patThe sound part is ting it on the back as Peter Perrotta easy,too. a sports performance When you put this coupe. coupe, introduced in 2014, in the However, for me, the 3.5 liter, “sports plus” driving mode it emits V6 engine with a six speed autoa heartwarming exhaust rumble matic transmission that puts out when you accelerate that is quite 311 horsepower at 6,600 pound

feet of torque has plenty sports performance in it. You may not win any Indy races with that powerplant, but it can certainly get you in a whole heap of trouble with your local law enforcement agents if you so chose to get heavy footed with this vehicle. The 0 to 60 clocking on this snazzy coupe is six seconds. Again, I’m not trying to win the Grand Prix here. But, that is more than enough to get your heart pounding when doing an aggressive pass or just trying to accelerate onto the interstate. The folks at Consumer Reports say: “The various driving modes sharpen throttle and steering response, but the car’s weight ultimately compromises its agility.” Personally, I didn’t find that to

be true. I ran this car aggressively through some tricky twists and turns from time to time and thought that it held up quite well. It sticks to the road with very little body lean and I never felt that the car was about to get away from me at any point. Over at Car and Driver, for comments under “high points” they said: “Fierce body work, surprisingly refined ride quality and spacious cockpit”. For “lows”: “Back seat is not spacious, contrived touchpad controller, should be quicker.” I agree on the back seat and the controller, but not on the “should be quicker” comment. Overall, Car and Driver stated, “The RC has the superficial traits of a sports car but lacks the athleticism.” I’m not sure what these guys were driving, but, sure if you compare it to the AMG Mercedes line, or the M series BMWs, it’s not going to measure up. But, in reality, there aren’t many roads or circumstances where you can even use the power of this car to its full potential. So, what’s the point of those 500 to 600 horsepower stallions? Anyway, for the record, my test vehicle has a base price of $50,905. With added options and destination charges, the MSRP sticker price comes in at $57,785. The added options included: $2,725 for the Navigation/Mark Levinson Audio package; $1,160 for triple beam LED headlamps; $1,100 for a power moonroof; $500 for intuitive parking assist; $150 for an F Sport heated steering wheel and $220 for an all weather package that includes headlamp washers, windshield wiper de-icer, water repellant front door glass and fast-response interior heating. While the exterior of the RC 350 is certainly an aggressive looking sports coupe, the interior is nicely refined. The ergonomics of the dash and all the controls is expensive looking and sporty at the same time. The front bucket seats

are form fitting, firm and comfortable. And, the Mark Levinson sound premium sound system is simply “off the hook”. It outfits this coupe with 17 speakers that are capable of pumping out 835 watts of premium surround sound. I was quite impressed with this audio system. The only knock is that the touchpad center console controller that links to the 10.3-inch color screen is at times finicky and clumsy to use when trying to control the phone, music selection or navigation. The voice command system, which bypasses the need for the touch pad controller, works fine, though. The EPA Department of Transportation fuel economy ratings for this vehicle are 21 miles per gallon overall – with a 24 mpg rating for highway driving and 18 for city driving. The EPA estimates that the annual fuel cost for operating this coupe to be about $2,300 per year as it uses about 4.8 gallons of gas per every 100 miles. This vehicle has not been rated by the government for its 5-star safety rating test. The RC coupe comes in an all wheel drive and rear wheel drive version. It’s available in a 300 model featuring a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder turbo engine that puts out 241 horsepower. There’s a 350 and 350 F Sport with the 3.5 liter, V6 that I drove. And, finally there is a top of the line F model that features a 5.9 liter, V8 that puts out 472 horsepower. The RC 350 I drove comes with loads of standard equipment, including: 19-inch split, five spoke wheels; F Sport grill; Bluetooth; Apple Car play and Android capability; a rear view camera and loads of the newest safety and technology equipment. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Questions and comments are welcome. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com

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Calendar Continued from Page 2A Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State will be held at 2 p.m. July 16, courtesy of the Mercer County Park Commission. CWF Executive Director and author David Wheeler take the audience on a journey through the diverse wildlife, nature destinations and outdoor activities offered in New Jersey. To view, visit https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_ZqECAhGDQc69WUDqdwa_cQ

Sat., July 18

The West Windsor Arts Council is celebrating what would have been Priscilla Snow Algava’s 80th birthday by throwing a virtual artmaking party from 3-7 p.m. on July 18. All are invited to join this free online event and create art together in a playful, judgment-free space, view Algava’s artwork and listen to some reggae music. Algava died of cancer in 2019. She was often found sketching in the Small World Coffee cafe below her Witherspoon Street studio. Algava’s daughter Carin is organizing the event with her sister Alisa, artist Heather Barros artist Mic Diño Boekelmann, and with support from the West Windsor Arts Council. The event will kick off with brief instruction and art prompts from Barros. No artistic experience necessary. An online exhibition of Algava’s artwork, along with a number of her former students and colleagues, will be on display at westwindsorarts.org beginning July 13. Some works will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting the Priscilla Snow Algava Scholarship Fund at West Windsor Arts Council. For more information or to register, visit https://westwindsorarts.org/event/virtualartmaking-extravaganza/.

Thurs., July 23

as stay-at-home orders necessitate cancellation of school programs, special events and regular visitation hours. How can nonprofits make strategic financial decisions confidently during and after this crisis? Are there new business models, cost-saving strategies, and alternative revenue streams that can help? Does the crisis actually offer new opportunities to reimagine financial sustainability for these organizations? How will institutions ensure that their collections and programming are accessible to communities without resources, and would reaching such communities expand potential funding opportunities? This session will ask participants to consider equity and access alongside fiscal strategy and touch on board engagement and stewardship as well. Readings will be circulated ahead of time to familiarize attendees with some of the issues that may be at play. Each webinar is free to attend with registration. With registration you will receive information to participate via Zoom. The webinars will be recorded and shared publicly following each session. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/ advancing-your-mission-during-covid-19and-beyond-registration-104787907452

Sun., July 26

“Look Before You Vote: Televising the Presidential Conventions” will be held at 1:30 p.m. July 26. Join the Sarnoff Collection for July’s Sunday at the Sarnoff Zoom discussion about the history of broadcasting and the presidential conventions and the cool technologies that were invented to cover those technologically challenging events. To view, visit https://tcnj.zoom.us/webinar/register/6415917309967/WN_dYHy_ pcVTrm6IKYyi4SFFA?fbclid=IwAR3Pmk MbCuKYJehN2Gtj1e9NB8sJLMb7aEbuN d4S4-n1bMK7e2FGBUSfxQE

Fri., July 31

Advancing Your Mission During COVID-19 and Beyond will continue from 10:30 a.m. to noon on July 23, with a workshop on long-term strategies for resilience in terms of revenues, costs and business models. The sudden and pervasive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is upending revenue streams for many businesses. Non-profit cultural institutions are particularly hard hit

Nominations are being accepted in 10 categories for an annual recognition program to celebrate individuals, businesses and governments for extraordinary commitment to recycling. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, annually recognizes excellence in recycling to highlight program successes

achieved by individuals, agencies, businesses and others whose efforts help keep New Jersey communities clean and healthy. Applications may be submitted in these categories: Institution, Business, Retail Merchant, Government, Leadership, Rising Star, Recycling Industry, Outstanding Educator/ Educational Program, Volunteer Citizen and Source Reduction/Resource Management/ Sustainability. Nominations are due by July 31 and awardees will be notified in September. Award winners will be honored at the Association of New Jersey Recyclers Symposium and Awards Luncheon scheduled Oct. 14 in Neptune. To view the application and information packet, visit www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/awards.htm or www.recycle.nj.gov.

Fri., July 31 – Sun., August 2

Girls on the Run of Central NJ (GOTRCNJ) has transitioned its season 5K run to a virtual event. The Rainbow Run for Fun virtual 5K will take place between July 31 and Aug. 2. Complete the 5K on your own time at your own pace. Register at https://runsignup. com/rainbowrun4fun5k. Registration is free and open to all; however, donations will be accepted during registration to benefit the scholarship fund for those girls who otherwise would not be able to participate. All participants will receive a printable bib, a printable finisher certificate, a 5K training plan, weekly emails with training tips and words of encouragement, a photo frame/finisher’s sign. For more information, email donna. york@girlsontherun.org or call 908-6424321. GOTRCNJ anticipates there will be a fall 2020 program, either in person, virtual or a hybrid of both. For more information, visit www. gotrcnj.org.

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A series of structured workshops will benefit poets who are interested in honing their craft and working toward publishing their work. Featuring Anna Evans. Will be held online courtesy of the West Windsor Arts Council. To register, visit https://westwindsorarts.z2systems. com/np/clients/westwindsorarts/eventList.

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Fri., August 7

Watch an artist create a masterpiece before your eyes. Part art studio, part rock group, part creation lab, Artrageous takes audiences on a visual journey and highenergy ride of inspiration, creativity and engagement, paying tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres. It’s a frenzy of movement and color as lines and brush strokes appear on giant canvasses, culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. Tickets are $30-$40.

Sat., August 8

Relive the experience of a live Motown concert, circa 1964, during “Shadows of the ’60s.” For all ages. 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. Tickets are $30-$40.

Mon., Aug. 10-Fri., Aug. 14

Princeton Photo Workshop has translated many of its photography classes, including photography basics, photo editing, portrait photography, composition, and black and white photography, into fully interactive remote classes. Summer Photo Camp for Teens will be held Aug. 10-14 via Zoom since the workshop is closed through at least September. Camp will start at 10 a.m. for about four hours. Campers will learn the basics of taking better pictures, including camera settings, composition and using light to capture the image you envision. After a break for lunch, campers will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic to download, edit, organize and creatively process photos. At the end of each virtual day, campers will then be assigned photo exercises. New experiences will include how to do virtual portraits, experimenting with abstract art photography and an exploration of science-fiction-like worlds with renowned Macro photographer Don Komarechka, direct from his home in Ontario. Requirements are a digital camera and computer. To register, visit princetonphotoworkshop.com/remotecamp

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OBITUARY Charles Naylor Patterson, 89 Charles Naylor Patterson, 89, of Mt. Washington, KY left us June 10, 2020 to join his son, Charles Raymond Patterson in Heaven. Charlie was born on May 29, 1931 to Raymond Hastings Patterson and Edith Cryer Patterson in Trenton, NJ. Charlie spent his young life on the farm in Penns Manor, PA until enlisting in the US Air Force in 1951. Upon leaving the Airforce in 1955, Charlie married Dorothy Armes Patterson. He farmed for 30 years (primarily potatoes) in Cranbury, NJ. After leaving farming, he went on to become an airplane mechanic for Continental Airlines at Newark, NJ airport, qualiﬁcations gained from spending hours and hours at a local airport as a teen. Charlie owned his own airplane, a J3 Cub while still in High School. Charlie is preceded in death by his son, Charles Raymond Patterson; grandparents, Sarah and Thomas Patterson, Sarah and John Cryer, mother and father, Edith Cryer Patterson and Raymond Hastings Patterson; in law’s Colleen and Emory Armes; brother, Raymond John Patterson; sister, Dorothy Patterson Hovi; brothers-in-law, Leo Hovi and Thurber Zeh; sister-inlaw, Lynda Patterson. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Patterson; daughter, Susan Patterson Schreib (Richard); daughter-in-law, Constance Patterson; sister, Katherine Patterson Zeh; brother, Donald Patterson; grandchildren, Casandra, Scott, Aaron, Kaori, Richard, Colby, Christian, Michelle, Kristi, Mary, Bradley; great grandchildren, Delaney, Gavin, Dylan, Kaleigh, Ashlynn, Alex, and Benjamin (Franklin); numerous nieces and nephews, and his ice cream and walking buddy Chester Too. Charlie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury, NJ and Hightstown Apollo 41 Masonic Lodge. A celebration of his life and interment will be held at a later date in Cranbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the IPA Foundation, http://.www.ipapilot. org/foundation , 3607 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219. which is dedicated to providing for the well being of children with exceptional medical requirements. Martha E. Brooks, 85, of East Windsor, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro, NJ. Born in Mineola, NY, Martha grew up the daughter of a career Navy officer, and moved around a lot before landing at Newton High School. After high school, she continued her education at Lasell Junior College and later completed her Bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts, Boston in 1981. Martha worked for Kimball & Robinson and Sudbury Valley Trustees. Martha was an accomplished and award-winning quilter and was generous with her skills, frequently making and giving quilts to family and friends over the years. She was a talented photographer, an avid sailor, and a committed enthusiast of all performing arts. She loved to ski, throw backyard barbeques, and support her grandchildren in their activities. She was an active volunteer to a variety of non-profits and chaired many reunions at Newton High School. She was a whiz with typing, word processing, and database management. Martha was an active member of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist church in Wayland.

HEADSTONE PORTRAITURE This country’s earliest headstones were made of wood, slate, or marble, which gave way to today’s granite. Not only is granite renowned for its durability, but the stone takes well to engraving, which preserves the deceased’s name, age, year or death, as well as other preferred words and descriptions. More recently, the art of monument design has been taken to whole new levels of detail with laser etching. This technology allows for the possibility of having the deceased’s portrait etched on the face of the headstone. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a gravestone portrait speaks volumes about the deceased and brings visitors ever closer to feelings of being close to their loved one.

Predeceased by her parents, Lee and Gisela Ellis; her husband, Phillip Brooks; and her son, Buddy Brooks; she is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Stephen and Cathy Brooks and Lauren and Alain Hebert; her grandchildren, Scott and Julia Brooks and Delano, Addison, and Remington Hebert. Services and cremation will be private and under the direction of Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ and John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd., Wayland, MA.

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Princeton University drops Wilson’s name from buildings By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

The Princeton University Board of Trustees has agreed to drop President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and from the residential Wilson College. The trustees voted to remove Wilson’s name at its June 26 meeting, on the recommendation of Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber. The trustees cited Wilson’s “racist thinking and policies (that) make him an inappropriate namesake whose scholars, students and alumni must be firmly committed to combating the scourge of racism in all its forms.” The former Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs will be known as the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. It had been named in Wilson’s honor in 1948. The former Wilson College will be known as First College. Plans were already in the works to close Wilson College and retire its name after opening two new residential colleges that are under construction near Poe Field. The Woodrow Wilson Award will continue to be awarded – with its name unchanged – to an alumnus or alumna on Alumni Day to recognize the recipient’s extraordinary public service. When Princeton University accepted the award from an anonymous donor in 1956, it took on a legal obligation to name the prize for Wilson, officials said. Previous winners of the Woodrow Wilson Award include political activist Ralph Nader, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotormayor, former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean,

former New Jersey U.S. Senator Bill Bradley and U.S. Army Lt. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Wilson, who graduated in 1879 from The College of New Jersey – Princeton University’s historic name – grew up in Georgia and South Carolina. He joined the Princeton University faculty in 1890, where he taught

Wilson served as the president of Princeton University from 1902-10. He served two years as the governor of New Jersey before being elected president of the United States. politics and jurisprudence. Wilson served as the president of Princeton University from 1902-10. He served two years as the governor of New Jersey before being elected president of the United States, serving from 1914-21. During his time in office, Wilson initiated the federal income tax, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Trade Commission, which addressed price fixing. He also supported giving women the right to vote, which was established in the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It was ratified in 1920. Wilson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919 for his efforts to establish the League of Nations in the aftermath of World

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War I. It was formed in 1920 and subsequently dissolved. The United Nations was the successor to the League of Nations, created after World War II. But it was Princeton University’s Black Justice League that initiated the movement to drop Wilson’s name from the School of Public and International Affairs. It began with student protests in November 2015, aimed at dismantling “the legacy of white supremacy and anti-Blackness on campus,” according to an online petition filed by the student-led group. The student protesters occupied the Nassau Hall office of Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber for 32 hours on Nov. 18-19, 2015. They refused to leave until they reached an agreement with him and university officials. As a result, the Princeton University Board of Trustees created an ad hoc committee to study Wilson’s legacy at Princeton University. In its April 2016 report, the committee recommended reforms to increase the university’s inclusiveness and to recount its history more completely – but it left the names of the school and residential college intact. But last month, the trustees reconsidered its earlier conclusions in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Rayshard Brooks, Eisgruber said. The killings of those Blacks drew “renewed attention to the long and damaging history of racism in America,” he said. Eisgruber said that he and the trustees respected the Wilson Legacy Review Committee’s process and report, “including its presumption that names adopted by the trustees after full and thoughtful deliberation would remain in place, especially when the original reasons for adopting the names remained valid.” “The board nevertheless concluded that the presumption should yield in this case because of considerations specific to Wilson’s racist policies and to how his name shapes the identities of the school and the (residential) college,” Eisgruber said. Wilson actively discouraged Blacks from

applying to Princeton University, which admitted its first Blacks to the undergraduate program in the 1940s. “Wilson’s racism was significant and consequential even by the standards of his own time. He segregated the federal Civil Service after it had been racially integrated for decades, thereby taking America backward in its pursuit of justice,” Eisgruber said. Wilson’s action “added to the persistent practice of racism in this country, a practice that continues to do harm today,” he said. Two members of Wilson’s Cabinet, both Southerners, advocated for racially segregating their departments soon after he took office. Wilson did not object, although the expansion of the practice was stopped by the end of 1913 after he was presented with a petition signed by 20,000 opponents of segregation, according to the U.S. Department of Labor website. “When a university names a school of public policy for a leader, it inevitably suggests that the honoree is a model for students who study at the school. This searing moment in American history has made clear that Wilson’s racism disqualifies him from that role,” Eisgruber said. Princeton University honored Wilson “not because of, but without regard to or perhaps even in ignorance of his racism,” Eisgruber said. But that is ultimately the problem, he said. Princeton is part of an America that has disregarded, ignored or excused racism and which has allowed the persistence of systems that discriminate against Black people, he said. “The steps taken June 26 by the Board of Trustees are extraordinary measures. These are not the only steps that our university is taking to combat the realities and legacy of racism, but they are important ones,” Eisgruber said. “I join the trustees in hoping that they will provide Princeton University, the School of Public and International Affairs and our entire community with a firm foundation to pursue the mission of teaching, research and service that has defined our highest aspirations and generated our greatest achievements throughout our history and today.”

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Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2020-19

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the construction of the above referenced project will be received by the Borough of Pennington until 11:00 AM, prevailing time on July 22, 2020, at which time the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Pennington Borough Hall located at 30 North Main Street, Pennington, New Jersey 08534. As of the writing of this advertisement, Borough Hall is closed to visitors. To pick-up copies of the bidding documents, kindly make an appointment with the Borough Clerk at 609-737-0276.

“Ordinance Accepting Deed Of Dedication From The Estate Of Doris Eaton For A 0.607 Acre Portion Of Land Located On Long Hill Road And Identified On The Hillsborough Tax Map As A Portion Of Block 174, Lot 202.”

The Bid Opening will be held at Pennington Borough Hall, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534. All in-person attendees will be required to comply with the current social distancing requirements. The Bid Opening will occur outside, please plan accordingly. For those who prefer to attend via conference call and/ or video conference, the bid opening will be accessible through the following means: video conference link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/898688261. Audio only access: call in number: (571)-317-3122, access code: 898-688-261#.

This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, at a meeting being held on August 11, 2020, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance.

Project Description The work required for this project includes, but is not limited to, furnishing / installing the following: • Replacement of the HVAC systems including all required electric, plumbing and gas work. • Sloped and flat roof replacement. Required repair work including, but not limited to, partial replacement of soffits, fascias, and rakes. • Re-pointing brick and pre-cast masonry at walls, columns, steps. Masonry repair of steps. • Replacement of existing windows including all required finish work. • Interior repair and replacement work, including gypsum ceilings, acoustical grid ceiling, acoustical ceiling tiles, flooring replacement, and painting. • Concrete curb and sidewalk repair and replacement. • Site restoration of construction disturbance. In connection with the previous advertisement/ re-advertisement there were two (2) nonmandatory pre-bid meetings held. The resulting meeting minutes and associated addenda are included in the bid documents. There will be no additional pre-bid meetings held for this re-advertisement. Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Borough Clerk at Pennington Borough Hall at 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534 (herein designated the Issuing Office). Kindly make an appointment to examine the documents, if required, with the Borough Clerk at 609-737-0276. Copies of Bidding Documents may be obtained only from the Issuing Office, upon the presentation of the name and mailing address of the interested party and the payment of a non-refundable charge of $100.00 for reproduction and processing. Checks shall be made payable to Borough of Pennington. These are the same bid documents that were first available on Friday, March 13, 2020 and May 15 under the first re-advertisement and include all issued Addenda. At the time a bid is submitted, the bidder shall submit a copy of its Business Registration Certificate. All bids must be accompanied by bid security. The bid security shall be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond executed by a principal of bidder and surety company attorney in fact and witnessed and attested to with the power of attorney attached, in the amount of 10% of the amount of the bid but not to exceed $20,000.00 and made payable to ʻBorough of Penningtonʼ. Note: separate bid security must be furnished for each project. In addition to the certified check, cashier's check or bid bond as bid security, each bid must be accompanied by a Consent of Surety of a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to the Borough of Pennington that in event of an award of a Contract to the bidder, said surety will furnish the required bonds in the sum of the full amount of the bid. The successful Bidder must furnish a 100% Performance Bond and 100% Labor and Material Payment Bond in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents on the included forms The successful bidder will be required, upon final payment, to furnish a General Maintenance Bond, which shall be acceptable to the Borough of Pennington, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Should the successful Bidder to which this Contract is awarded fail to comply with the above provisions as to the submission of the required bonds, fully executed, or to execute the Contract within the time required herein, the Owners may, at their sole discretion, declare the successful Bidder in default, and shall be entitled to retain the bid security. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of New Jersey P.L. 1975, C.127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27), Public Works Contractor Registration Act (PWCRA); P.L. 1999, C.238N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48, et seq, Prevailing Wage Act; P.L. 1975 C.33, Affirmative Action; P.L. 1963, C.150, Disclosure of Interests, as amended and supplemented, and P.L. 2004, c.57 concerning Business Registration of Public Contractors. Under the statutes of the State of New Jersey, the Contractor will be required to pay prevailing wages for each classification of labor including appropriate fringe benefits. The successful bidder will be required to comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and all of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Pursuant to P.L. 2010 c. 108, a bidder may request that its bid be withdrawn due to a "mistake" on the part of the bidder, as defined in the Law. Otherwise, no bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. The Borough of Pennington reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities or immaterial differences should the Borough of Pennington deem it to be in the public interest to do so. All bids may be rejected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2. Each proposal or bid must be submitted in accordance with the terms of the aforesaid specifications and must be made on standard proposal forms contained in the specifications. It must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the project name and the name and address of the bidder and be delivered at the place on, or before the hour above named when all received bids will be publicly open and read aloud. By order of, Elizabeth Sterling Borough Clerk HVN, 1x, 6/26/2020 Fee: $106.02 Affidavit: $15.00 The Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled on July 9, 2020 will be conducted virtually on Zoom. Please visit www.hopewelltwpfire.org for information on how to attend the meeting. HVN, 1x, 7/3/2020 Fee: $5.58 Notice of Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 Nomination Petition Filing Deadline The annual election for the Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1, Board of Fire Commissioners will be held on November 3, 2020. Four Fire Commissioner positions will be elected. Two positions are for a three-year term, one position is for a two-year term, and one position is for a one-year term. The deadline for filing, with the Mercer County Clerk, of nominations by petition for direct nomination for membership on the Board of Fire Commissioners of Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 is July 27, 2020. Mr. Cosmo Tomaro, Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners HVN, 1x, 7/3/2020 Fee: $13.02

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB. 1x, 7/3/2020, Fee: $25.11

TAKE NOTICE that an applicatin has been made to the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Hillsborough to permit a Change in Corporate Structure of Monmouth Park Spirits, L.L.C., the owner of Liquor License # 1810-33-006-007, so as to reflect that Timothy T. McLoone transferred all of it 100% interest in Monmouth Park Spirits, L.L.C, to Darby Development, L.L.C. The Liquor License will be continued to be utilized at 150 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, New Jersey. The license is currently active. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to : Pamela Borek, Township Clerk, Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844. Copies of all application documents can be viewed by the public at the office of the Township Clerk during normal business hours Respectfully submitted by Thomas J. DiChiara, Esquire Drazin and Warshaw 25 Reckless Place Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 732-747-3730 HB, 2x, 7/3/2020, 7/10/2020, Fee: $50.22 Affidavit $15.00

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that I, Mary Kennedy-Nadzak, CTC, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, will sell at public auction on Friday July 17, 2020 at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, at 10:00 am or at such later time and place to which said sale may be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount on municipal liens chargeable against said lands as of December 31, 2019, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et. seq. together with interest and costs as computed to July 17, 2020. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against each parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18% per annum. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (NJSA 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (NJSA 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (NJSA 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of this site. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of CASH, MONEY ORDER, CERTIFIED/BANK CHECK,OR WIRE (wire for balances greater than $1,000.00), only. Properties for which there are no bidders will be struck off to the Township at an interest rate of 18%. In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the tax collector should be notified immediately. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: Block Lot Qualifier Assessed To Property Location Type Amount 2 2 HILLBILLY HALL INC 203 HOPEWELL WERTSVL RD T 23,557.21 6 6 -C608STEFFENHAGEN BARBARA J 8 CASTLE LANE T 52.56 8 112 137 RESERVOIR ROAD LLC 137 RESERVOIR RD T 15,946.48 16 12 JOHNSON ROBERT & LORI 1009 CHERRY VALLEY RD T 3,215.39 18 32 VIEWTOP LLC C/O DENGLER PHILLIP L CRUSHER RD T 1,076.45 20 25 SWICK SANDRA J ESTATE PENN HOPEWELL RD T 6,970.27 31 83 LIANA BETTY L ESTATE 44 POOR FARM RD T 20,065.44 38.10 26 TEDD THOMAS K & MARTHA K 100 BRADFORD LANE T 9,806.05 39.02 10.01 BAINBRIDGE JAMES SR & JOANN O 1 BAYBERRY RD T 20,588.81 40 54 PAITAKIS GEORGE & MARY ANN 35 NELSON RIDGE RD T 5,733.13 43.06 1 KRAEGER R ESTATE C/O NIESCHMIDTLAW 30 HONEY BROOK DR T 4,683.66 43.11 4 SCHWAGER ALFRED J & ENNY ESTATE 101 ELM RIDGE ROAD T 4,559.96 43.12 3 MACKERER CARL R & MARIE E 5 BLUE SPRUCE DR T 22,218.82 43.12 4 PEARSON BARBARA A 7 BLUE SPRUCE DR T 480.72 43.18 3 ZHANG ZHILING 6 AQUA TERRACE T 16,351.93 45 1.02 LUCASH MONTGOMERY LLC 340 PENN ROCKY HILL RD T 14,447.99 46 40 HARROP JOHN 52 TITUS MILL RD T 12,334.94 49 26 FELLER HARRY M JR & AUDREY M 78 ROUTE 31 NORTH T 84.25 49 28 ZHONG QUNMING 45 YARD RD T 2,925.36 50 16 BARAN ROBERT WILLIAM 305 PENN HARBOURTON RD T 11,029.54 50 24 RAM DOOT MANAGEMENT LLC 273 PENN HARBOURTON RD T 2,744.97 52 47 DOMBOSKI ELIZABETH A 1449 TRENTON HARB RD T 9,604.19 62 12.03 2 HALLETT DR LLC 2 HALLETT DRIVE T 20,564.19 62.01 23 CICIPPIO ELHAM G 252 PENN HARBOURTON RD T 5,303.98 62.01 51 CRANE BENJAMIN 258 PENN HARBOURTON RD T 10,519.03 69.01 20 HIGGINS PETER C 116 CORRINE DR T 8,340.14 72 10.22 RUTGERS BAKERY & CAFE LLC 2 BENJAMIN TRAIL T 6,030.48 72 27 WOJTERA JADWIGA 103 BLACKWELL RD T 6,770.36 75.01 11 ADE DONALD & BARNES LOTTIE R 15 SIOUX RD T 139.29 78 2 KASYA LLC 2512 PENNINGTON RD T 3,811.82 78 7.24 MELCHIOR MICHAEL & MACDONALD LYNN 53 LEXINGTON DRIVE TS 6,956.38 78 9.09 MARDER CAROL W TRUST 32 LEXINGTON DRIVE S 124.60 78 10.02 -C183HEMMEL ERICA 117 NEWMAN COURT T 2,507.30 78 10.02 -C228MALDONADO-CARRERO J M & JAFFER M 249 CONCORD PLACE S 241.28 78.02 6.01 PATEL MEELAN & NAIK PRIANCA 9 BRAMBLE DR S 169.53 78.15 1 -C107GIALLELLA SARAH 107 TREYMORE CT TS 11,727.44 78.16 24 AYERS MARK DAVID & DEBRA MARIE 93 CHICORY LANE S 326.10 78.18 5 CARLSON ERIC F & DANIELS KARYN A 405 DENOW RD S 123.19 78.19 13 -C49DEUTSCHE BANK/INDYMAC/OCWEN FIN CRP 610 PEBBLE CREEK CT TS 5,414.83 78.19 13 -C80ROGERS NINA FAITH 101 MOORE CT S 245.38 78.19 13 -C86SEPTAK GARY M JR 107 MOORE CT S 1,062.02 78.19 14 -C115SILK ALYSON 9 HOWE CT S 125.94 78.19 14 -C153FORMOSO THOMAS M 104 GENTRY CT S 70.88 78.19 14 -C160MAFFEI PATRICIA 201 GENTRY CT S 151.04 78.20 15 -C36OWENS NATASHA N 106 LANSDOWNE CT S 431.14 78.20 15 -C71LAU SIU YIN & WU QIUYANG 204 SANDPIPER CT S 106.72 78.20 18 -C109KLINK XAVIER 207 CASTLETON CT S 90.71 78.20 18 -C124JEFFERS DIANNE F 206 DEER RUN CT S 301.42 78.20 302 WILSON AUDREY M 2 BREWSTER COURT S 361.12 78.29 11 PETERSON ROCKY L 17 TEMPLE COURT S 755.99 78.37 1 -C161FLESCH JOSEPH J & STACY B 161 COBURN ROAD S 699.32 78.39 15 NAGY STEPHEN 22 COBURN ROAD S 507.08 78.39 23 HIGGINS DANIEL S & CAREY A 30 MANLEY RD S 196.86 78.42 30 FRASCELLA DAVID W 213 PENN LAWRENCEVILLE RD T 1,414.17 85 2 PIRONE FELICE N 1652 REED RD T 10,200.12 92.02 13 TISTAN JEFF & SCOTT & HALL WESLEY 307 WASH CROSS PENN RD T 399.66 92.02 27 SMITH HOPE 17 STATE PARK DR W 91.71 92.04 23 CASEY THOMAS & LAURA 25 NATHANIEL GREEN RD W 286.59 99.01 13 SIMON MICHAEL S & GALE 14 CREEK RIM DRIVE T 9,491.27 117 66 DIETZ CHRISTOPHER 520 WASH CROSS PENN RD T 6,586.51 132 27 LINDENTHAL PETER W & ALDA L 10 WILDWOOD WAY T 5,928.05 Totals 337,036.76 T - Property Taxes W - Water S - Sewer HVN, 2x, 6/26/2020, 7/3/2020, Fee: $266.60, Affidavit: $15.00

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This project is being re-advertised due to an Amended Scope of Work to address the revised building operations during the COVID-19 situation. Bid documents for the project will be those used in the original bid, advertised on March 13 and re-advertised on May 15, as modified by all issued Addenda. Work under this contract shall include furnishing all labor, equipment and materials required to complete the renovations at the existing Borough Hall, located in the Borough of Pennington, Mercer County, New Jersey.

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The National Purple Heart Honor Mission is opening the nomination process for its 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project. This multi-day salute to service will bring together Purple Heart heroes representing each state and territory in the nation to pay tribute to their courage and sacrifice on behalf of a grateful nation. One Purple Heart recipient and an escort of their choosing from each state and territory will again be selected for an allexpenses-paid tribute filled with tours and ceremonies honoring their service and that of all those who have earned the Purple Heart. The four-day Patriot Project Mission will feature visits to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, historic Washington’s headquarters where the Badge of Military Merit originated in 1782, and a private tour of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor – the museum dedicated to paying tribute

to our nation’s combat wounded. Other special tribute events are also being planned. Anyone can nominate a Purple Heart recipient they know. Nominations must include a short description (up to 250 words) of why their nominee is deserving of this special recognition. Submissions can be sent via email to Info@PurpleHeartMission.org or submitted via www.purpleheartmission. org/patriot-project. Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 31. The Honor Mission will select three finalists from each state and territory and a national panel of Purple Heart recipients and other distinguished Americans will select the final honorees. A complete list of honorees will be announced nationally on Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

Through Sun., September 13

“Fine Feathered Friends: Birds as Mainstay and Muse.” The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibition that brings the fun of birdwatching indoors through nearly 200 rarely seen artifacts and specimens exploring birds as an ecological mainstay and their role as a design-inspiring force, or muse, for New Jersey artisans. Free. Museum hours: 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday. Auditorium galleries hours: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. For more information, visit statemuseum.nj.gov.

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The Community Health Law Project (CHLP) has extended the deadline for nominations of candidates for the Ann Klein Advocate Awards and Mike Lione Accessibility Award to recognize those who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of people living with disabilities through Oct. 17. The Ann Klein Advocate Award is given to a group of select individuals and organizations, nominated by the public, who have performed exemplary work as advocates for people living with disabilities and/or vulnerable populations. The award is named in memory of Ann Klein, former commissioner of the NJ Department of Human Services, whose career as a public servant, legislator and social worker paved the way for significant advances in the human services systems throughout the State of New Jersey. The Mike Lione Accessibility Award was established in 2013 in memory of longtime Community Health Law Project Board Member and former Chair Mike Lione. This award is presented to an individual or entity that has performed exemplary work as an advocate for accessibility on behalf of persons living with disabilities. For more information, visit www.chlp.org or call 973-2751175.

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VFW Meetings: Monthly meetings of the Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371 are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Somerset County Hillsborough Senior Center, 339 S. Branch Road. The post’s mission is Veterans and Military Support, Youth Scholarship Activities and Community Service. All veterans with foreign service are welcome as members to assist the post in achieving its mission. For information regarding membership, post activities or the youth scholarship programs, contact Commander Tom Cellilli via phone or text at 908-255-3669.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group: Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater. All are welcome.

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While there is justification for removing Woodrow Wilson’s name from Princeton University buildings, there is a glaring hypocrisy in the university’s handling of racially motivated harassment. When Princeton professor Imani Perry falsely accused two white Princeton police officers of racial harassment, an accusation later proven false, no measures were taken. False statements such as these trivialize the victims of actual racism. Marian Anderson was once turned away from Nassau Inn and Einstein invited her to stay at his Mercer Street home. Paul Robeson was turned away from Princeton University although his father, a fellow Presbyterian minister, was a friend of President Wilson. These were real instances of racial injustice. False accusations of racism only serve to trivialize and inhibit the struggle for equality and justice.

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