2018-07-13 The Princeton Packet

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Friday, July 6, 2018

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Princeton school board considers splitting referendum By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Princeton Public Schools officials next week will explore their options for the facilities bond referendum this fall that could include shrinking the cost from the current $129.6 million. One possibility is for the district to scale back the referendum by taking some projects out and waiting to have another referendum a few years from now, a scenario the Board of Education will discuss on July 10, Superintendent of Schools Stephen C. Cochrane said. Another possibility is whether to have a two-question referendum, he said. In that scenario,

some of the proposed projects would be broken out and put into separate ballot questions. Voters would need to vote for both questions for the entire package to pass, but they could opt to vote for only the first question, but not the second. “We want to figure out are there things we can absolutely do now and then potentially are there other items that would make sense as a second question or that we could delay in doing to try and respond to the concern we know some in our community have about the tax impact,” Cochrane said in a July 3 phone interview. “We have not made any changes at all to the referendum at this point.”

Taxes would increase on a home assessed at the Princeton average of $837,074 by $295 beginning in 2020 if the referendum, in its current form, is approved, according to data the district released in June. The 30-year average of the tax impact would be $53.49. In making its case for the proposal, the district has pointed to a growing enrollment that is expected to get even bigger in upcoming years. By 2027, enrollment is forecast to top 4,500 students in a community that as recently as 2012 had fewer than 3,500 students, data on the district’s website showed. To make room, officials are looking to build a new school

for fifth- and sixth-graders at the site of the Valley Road building, renovate Princeton High School, buy property and improve other schools. The board is on course to vote on July 17 on whether to have the referendum, which is planned for Oct. 2. Officials could opt to proceed with the referendum, as planned, at the full cost of $129.6 million. “We always said we would be refining the referendum plan up until the July 17 vote,” board member Dafna Kendal said on July 3. “We’re discussing refinements based on feedback we have received, including the cost of the referendum.” “There is no question that as a

district we have a need to expand capacity K-12, to address security in all our buildings, to improve HVAC and electrical efficiencies district-wide, and to make some athletic improvements,” Cochrane said in a statement issued on July 3. “The question we are weighing is whether the tax impact of addressing all of those needs at the same time is one the community is ready to shoulder, particularly in light of the recent decision at the federal level which will limit the ability of residents to deduct state and local taxes,” he said.

Council stays mum on mayor’s participation in university talks By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert is facing no resistance or opposition from the Princeton Council to her possibly being part of future negotiations with her husband’s employer, Princeton University, to voluntarily give millions of dollars each year to the municipality. Lempert floated that prospect last month by saying she had not made up her mind whether or not she would be involved when the time comes to strike a new deal with Nassau Hall. At the moment, the two sides have a seven-year agreement that runs through 2020 and calls for the university to provide $21.7 million in total to the municipality. Lempert, whose husband, Ken Norman, is a psychology professor at the university, has dismissed any suggestion she has a conflict of interest in the matter. Since her comments in June, council members who will be on the governing body when talks with the university begin and the two Democrats running for council have weighed in on the prospect of Lempert having a seat at the negotiating table. None said she had a conflict or that she should recuse herself, with the leader of the Democratic-controlled council wanting to avoid the topic altogether. Council President Jenny Crumiller declared, “I don’t really want to get into this” when asked her view during a recent interview. “I’m not going to talk

about this anymore because I’m not comfortable without talking to Liz about this.” Councilman David Cohen, who is pushing for the university to contribute more financially than it already does, said he had “faith” in the mayor’s ability to be objective. “I would not object to her being involved with it,” he said, “if the attorneys say it’s OK and she decides that she wants to put herself through that.” Other officials declined to say what they think Lempert should do. “I can’t speak for her, honestly,” Councilwoman Leticia Fraga said on July 2. “I don’t really have an opinion on that right now,” Councilman Tim Quinn said on July 2. The council is not expected to take up the issue anytime soon, so Lempert indicated feeling no urgency to make up her mind. “I don’t expect it to come up for probably another year, at least several months,” Lempert said on July 2. “So I’ll decide at the time.” In April 2014, the town and the university announced they had reached a deal for the university to provide annual financial contributions and to provide other funds to pay for building a new headquarters for the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, among other things. University President Chris-

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‘¡No más!’ In the summer heat on Saturday, June 30, the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice organized a rally at Hinds Plaza to voice their anger and frustration over the Trump administration’s immigration policies. A large contingent of protestors attended the rally, which focused on the separation of more than 2,000 migrant children from their parents crossing the border.

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University delays possible development of golf course By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Princeton University has agreed to wait until 2032 at the earliest before it can develop the university-owned Springdale golf course, a delay Nassau Hall agreed to with the private operator of the course. The licensing agreement Princeton has with the Springdale Golf Club runs through 2036, but there is an early termination clause that lets Nassau Hall out of the deal. Based on the old terms, Princeton had

the ability, starting in 2023, to notify the club it would opt out early, provide three years notice, and take control of the land starting in January 2027. But the two sides amended the agreement last week so those dates have been pushed back five years, university Vice President and Secretary Robert K. Durkee said on July 2. Now, he said, the university has the option of notifying the club in 2028 that it intends to opt out and then regain control of the land in January 2032.

“The club is very pleased with this outcome,” Kevin Tylus, president of the club’s Board of Governors, said on July 2. “We’ve been in discussions with the university for several months about this.” Durkee said representatives of the club approached the university in the spring about amending the deal, a request the university was amenable to. “Literally the only thing that needed to be changed in the agreement were the dates,” Durkee said.

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Princeton has said it envisions using the Springdale lands for educational purposes, but not anytime soon. “I don’t think there’s any way to predict when,” Durkee said, “but we were very comfortable in these discussions with a judgment that it would certainly not be before 2032.” The golf course is used by the university’s men’s and women’s golf teams, both of which eventually would need to find a new home when and if Springdale is

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Divorce Recovery Support Group. An open discussion will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton. Free. Contact: Phyllis Rich at 609-581-3889 or divorcerecovery@softhome. net or http:// princetonchurchofchrist.com/ divorcerecovery.html.

July 7-8

Blueberry Bash, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Wander through Terhune’s pick-your-pwn blueberry bushes; relax on a wagon ride around the farm. Pony rides, music and lots of tasty blueberry treats – blueberry muffins, blueberry cobbler, and blueberry salsa! Adults can visit the tasting room for a sample of our award winning Harvest Blues wine. Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre will perform both days. Enter your favorite recipe in the juried Blueberry Bash Bake-off on Sunday. Contest rules will be available at the farm store. The prize winners will receive Terhune Orchards Gift Certificate good for any purchase in the Farm Store. Admission costs $8. No

admission fee to farm store or winery. Parking is at the farm. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.

Tues., July 10

Read & Pick Program: Blueberries, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Read & Pick is a program that combines picking fruit with your young child and listening to a story highlighting the fruit. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about blueberries. Two books will be read highlighting blueberries followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own container of blueberries. Farm staff will explain how blueberries grow and how they should be picked. The cost is $8 per child and includes the container of cherries. Registration is requested. There are two sessions: 9:30 am and 11:00 am. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com. Summer Social Under the Tent, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Chauncey Conference Center, 1 Chauncey Road, Princeton. E njoy the summer weather and great networking as the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce brings together colleagues and future connections under the tent at Chauncey. Great food, drinks and an enjoyable summer night await you! The cost is $25 for members; $35 for future

members. Tickets may by purchased here: http://midjerseychamber.org/event/ summersocial/.

July 11

Reading and conversation with author Andrew Martin. Labyrinth Books is hosting an evening with Martin, the author of “Early Work: a Novel” at 6 p.m. Martin&#039;s stories have appeared in The Paris Review, Zyzzyva, and Tin House’s Flash Fridays series, and his non-fiction has been published by The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The Washington Post, and others. Early Work is his first novel. The event is free and open to the public. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, call (609) 4971600 or visit www.labyrinthbooks.com.

Sunday, July 15

Alliance Française de Princeton’s Bastille Day Celebration. Bring a picnic lunch and dish to share. Enjoy French conversation, music and a sing-along. Play a game of boules. Noon to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, near boat rental. $5 for members, $10 for non-members; pay on arrival. RSVP: Gail at gailbruno7@gmail. com by July 8th. Let us know how many adults and children attending. Join us!

Thurs., July 19

Farm to Table fundraiser dinner. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil

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

July 19, 20, 21

The Other Place production. New Jersey theater company Chimera Productions celebrates its 13th year with a presentation of The Other Place by Sharr White, directed by Drew Griffiths and Jeffrey Alan Davis. The play is a drama about a scientist on the brink of a revolutionary discovery who’s also grappling with a possible divorce and her relationship with her estranged daughter. Starring Nishika Bagchi, Alex Leonhardt, David Sullivan and Michelle Wood. Tickets are $15 cash at the door, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. Preferred seating available via IndieGogo through July 14. The Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.

For more information, visit http://artscouncilofprinceton.org. Tickets can be purchased here: www. indiegogo.com/projects/ the-other-place-presentedby-chimera-productionsdrama.

Tues., July 24

Read & Pick Program: Flowers, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Read & Pick is a program that combines picking fruit with your young child and listening to a story highlighting the fruit. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about blueberries. Two books will be read highlighting flowers followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own bunch of flowers. Farm staff will explain how flowers grow and how they should be picked. The cost is $8 per child and includes the container of cherries. Registration is requested. There are two sessions: 9:30 am and 11:00 am. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.

Fri., July 27

Tues., July 31

Stogie Kenyatta’s One Man Show…The World is My Home, A Tribute to Paul Robeson. This scholarship fundraiser benefits From the Fire: Leadership Academy for Young Men. Don’t miss this special onenight only performance in Princeton, the birthplace of Paul Robeson on Tuesday, July 31 from 7-9 p.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton. Tickets are $30. Purchase online at atthewellconferences.org. For info, call 646-592-1488.

Through Aug. 2

Plein Air Painting, Thursdays through Aug. 2, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St. Morven Museum & Garden, New Jersey’s most historic home, is a picturesque backdrop for plein air painting. Morven’s impressive facade and architectural details, outstanding grounds, including wide varieties of plants and foliage in full color, make wonderful subjects. Come explore the changing effects of natural light as it bathes the grounds throughout the afternoon. This is an open studio, no instructor will be available. Artists of all levels are welcome. Register for one week or for eight weeks of summer! Artists supply own materials, canvas, easel, rags, stool, garbage bags, umbrellas, hats, and sunscreen. To register, go to morven.org.

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CAMPUS CORNER The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute’s 255th Commencement exercises on May 4 -5 2018, at the McCamish Pavilion. William Wright Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Abhijit Ravindran Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Niandong Xu - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science --The following student has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. A graduate of Montgomery High School, Sa-

mantha Homan of Princeton earned Dean’s List honors while studying Middle Level Education: Math & Science as a senior. --Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2017-18 have been named to the dean’s list recognizing academic excellence. Ben Arias of Princeton Junction; Caroline Forrey of Princeton; Katharine Hackett of Skillman; Anjali Prior of Princeton; Josh Isaacs of Princeton. --Local residents were among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excel-

lence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List. The students are: Michael P. Diana, of Somerset, a sophomore psychology major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Brendan J. Gregory, of Princeton Junction, a sophomore political science major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Lauren K. Roberto, of Princeton, a senior marketing major in the University’s Kania School of Management. The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. --The following local students have been named to

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of the municipality,” she told reporters in June. Cohen said he thought there would be pushback from the community if Lempert wants to be part of the negotiations. “I think there’s a vocal group in town who are very upset about the university’s contribution,” said Cohen, who is looking for a university with an endowment in excess of $23 billion to contribute more money to the town. “I think it would be tough on her to have to be the target of what would come out of that particular group of citizens.” The two Democrats running for council, Eve Niedergang and Dwaine Williamson, would serve with

Lempert starting next year if they are elected in November. “I think that is up to her and the town attorney,” Niedergang said. “I’m sure she would bring a lot to the table if she was involved, but it’s up to her to make that decision.” Williamson, calling Lempert “a very thoughtful person of impeccable integrity,” said the mayor would “make the decision that’s best for Princeton, as she always does.” “As the mayor of Princeton,” Republican council candidate Lisa Wu said on July 3, “she should put the interest of the people in front of everything.”

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topher L. Eisgruber, in a press release, said at the time that Princeton was “pleased” to make the contributions “and in doing so to reaffirm both our desire to help sustain the vitality and well-being of our home community and our deep appreciation for the many aspirations and interests we share.” Lempert recused herself from those negotiations. She said she did so not because she felt she had a conflict or even the appearance of one. “It had become too much about me and I thought that was distracting and not in the best interest

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the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester: Caroline Chan, of Plainsboro, is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in Communication. Dana Angley, of Princeton Junction, is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in Digital Media. Corey Grip, of Princeton, is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Communication. Emmanuelle Farrell, of Plainsboro, is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Psychology.

Gianna Tedeschi, of Skillman, is a member of the Class of 2021 and is majoring in Biology. Lexi Carlitz, of Princeton, is a member of the Class of 2021 and is majoring in Communication. --The following students have been named to the spring 2018 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the

spring of 2018. Sameer Akhtar, of Princeton; Shivsai Gongalla, of Princeton; Vinita Yadav, of Plainsboro; Parth Patel, of Somerset; Alexander Kim, of Princeton; Shanaya Patel, of Somerset; Melissa Yang, of Plainsboro; Tiffany Au, of Princeton Junction; Nicolette Cerminaro, of Somerset; Rachel Kim, of Princeton; Grant Lee, of Plainsboro; Karishma Patel, of Princeton; Alen Vukovic, of Princeton Junction; Neil Shah, of Plainsboro; and Nora Osman, of Plainsboro.

Firefighters battle townhouse blaze By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

A three-alarm fire on June 30 started on the second floor balcony of a townhouse on Sergeant Street, Princeton, the town’s fire official said of a blaze that caused no injuries. The fire, reported at 5 a.m. by the male resident, spread upward, Princeton Fire Official Joseph Novak

said on July 2. “The roof burned off the middle portion of the building and then those units underneath suffered water damage,” he said. Four units in the multifamily building were left uninhabitable, Novak said. The number of people who were displaced by the fire was not available. About a dozen fire companies responded to the

scene to help battle a fire that was brought under control at 6:57 a.m., Novak said, adding that no firefighters were hurt. The cause of the fire has not been determined, he said, adding that “it does not appear to be suspicious at this time.” The man who was home when the fire started later stayed with a friend, Novak said.

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developed. Durkee said the university has not begun to think that far ahead. “We obviously don’t have to answer that question now for a while, but at some point if we were to develop those lands for other educational purposes, we would need to decide how to support the golf teams,” he said. “That’s a decision that will need to be made at some point, but it’s not

one we need to make right now.” The golf club has been growing in 2018, with membership increasing by 10 percent since the end of last year. “Springdale is, fortunately, going through a membership increase right now,” Tylus said of a club up to 410 members. “This messaging allays fears that prospective new members and existing members would have with the previous shorter notifi-

cation period.” In 2020, the golf club will celebrate its 125th anniversary. “I think the longer they can assure their current members the golf course will remain a golf course, the better it is for them,” Durkee said. “Their ability to attract members is helped if they can say, as they now can, that the club will remain in place at least through Jan. 1, 2032.”

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By Michele S. Byers

These New Jersey plants have an appetite for insects In the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” a mysterious Venus flytrap in a florist shop reveals its appetite for human flesh and blood. Fortunately, there’s no real-life equivalent of Audrey II, the diabolical, man-eating plant. But there are many carnivorous plants that trap and digest animal prey – mostly insects – and some of them are found in New Jersey! This state we’re in has three groups of native carnivorous plants: pitcher plants, sundews and bladderworts. Carnivorous plants are fascinating because animals usually eat plants. Countless creatures – humans included – feed on the leaves, roots, shoots, flower buds, fruits and seeds of plants. So why did predator plants evolve to eat animals? The answer is the soil. Pitcher plants, sundews and some bladderworts live in wet, nutrient-poor soils and adapted to get nutrition in other ways. With its often reddish-purple color and net-like markings, the purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is the showiest of New Jersey’s carnivorous plants. The plant’s bright foliage and red flowers stand out sharply among the greens of most bog and swamp plants. The plant can often be seen jutting through sphagnum moss. The pitcher plant’s name comes from its tall, tube-like stems, which resemble pitchers of water. Prey insects, often small flies and ants, are attracted by the plant’s scent. Evidently, the plant’s chemical compounds attract various insects. The pitcher plant’s frilly leaf tips have stiff, downwardpointing hairs. These hairs prevent the insects from climbing out and they end up in a pool of liquid at the bottom of

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the pitcher. The liquid contains digestive enzymes that break down the insects and allow the plant to absorb the nutrients. While pitcher plants don’t need insects to survive, biologists believe plants that get extra nutrients from insects grow larger and healthier, and are more likely to reproduce. Recent studies show that purple pitcher plants, along with at least nineteen other species, lure insects with a florescent glow invisible to humans. The pitcher rim glows blue when placed in ultraviolet light, which appears green to us under normal conditions. When the rim is painted, masking the fluorescence, the plants capture far less prey. Purple pitcher plants can be found from Virginia to Newfoundland and inland to the Great Lakes region and large parts of Canada. In New Jersey, they’re common in the bogs and swamps of the Pine Barrens. But pitcher plants are also found in other parts of the state, including Kuser Bog, an unusual Atlantic white cedar swamp at High Point State Park in Sussex County. At an elevation of 1,500 feet, this cedar bog is believed to be the highest in the world! The White Lake Natural Resource Area in Warren County is another place with pitcher plants. Smaller than a pitcher plant but no less impressive are sundews. New Jersey has three native species of sundews. Sundew leaves are covered with tiny gland-tipped hairs that act like tentacles. On the tip of each hair is a droplet of a honey-like substance that attracts and holds small insects, including mosquitos, gnats and ants. Once the first droplet of sticky dew catches the insect, neighboring hairs lean toward the victim and add their droplets. Once the prey is subdued, the hairs draw the prey downward so it comes in contact with the surface of the leaf, where nutrients are absorbed.

Sundews are found in many of the same places as pitcher plants: the bogs and swamps of the Pine Barrens, and also Kuser Bog. You’ll need sharp eyes to spot them unless they are blooming, since sundews blend in with surrounding foliage. Threadleaf sundews have bright pink flowers, and roundleaf and spatulate leaf sundews have white flowers. New Jersey’s third carnivorous plant is the bladderwort; our state has about 14 species of bladderworts. Bladderworts are aquatic and their leaves are equipped with little water-filled bladders. Each bladder has a flexible “trapdoor” with bristles. When a tiny aquatic creature comes in contact with the bristles, the trapdoor opens momentarily and sweeps the prey into the bladder along with the rushing water. The door then slams shut. These trapdoors open and shut at lightning speed - about two-hundredths of a second! And within 20 to 40 minutes, the prey is digested enough that the trap is reset and ready for its next victim. New Jersey’s bladderworts mostly have bright yellow flowers, but two species have purple flowers, and one extremely rare bladderwort has tiny white flowers. Make sure you get out to a bog this summer and explore our state’s fascinating carnivorous plants! If you’re interested in raising these plants, you can find them at places like RareFind Nursery in Jackson. You can also attend one of their “bog workshops” to learn more about building your own bog! These plants should never be removed from their native ecosystems. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

By Huck Fairman

University instrumental in quest to create a ‘star’ on Earth For more than 60 years, scientists at Princeton University’s Plasma Physics Laboratory, as well as around the world, have looked at our Sun’s, and the stars’, processes for creating energy. This June at the university, the 23rd International PSI (Plasma Surface Interactions) Conference convened to share information and progress on harnessing the Sun’s fusion energy among more than 400 scientists. If this globally collaborative effort to produce clean, unlimited energy succeeds in time – before global warming possibly changes our planet irreversibly – civilization may find that it can produce the increasing, clean energy it needs. Our local university is involved in a number of different approaches that are and will produce efficient, clean energy, but the work at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), which is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy, is perhaps science’s biggest bet. As examples shine and wink at us from throughout the universe, plasma physics is working to find ways to reproduce and contain the stars’ fusion energy. (Those stars and our Sun are fueled by the fusion of Hydrogen, creating light in the form of gamma rays which are largely trapped in the Sun, save for what escapes and we see as sunlight.) Success in this endeavor may save us; falling short could leave us unable to develop the energy

changes we need. Fusion is the process by which the sun and stars produce their energy – their heat and light. More specifically, fusion refers to the fusing of atomic nuclei, or ions, within a plasma, (sometimes called the fourth state of matter.) Plasma is a hot, electrically charged gas in which fusing can take place, thereby producing bursts of energy that may be used by mankind to generate electricity. If science can reproduce and contain this fusing, it will have produced the hopeful “star in a jar.” But challenges remain. First, PPPL is researching how to create this natural process on Earth, and under control. The plasma must be heated to tens of millions of degrees Celsius while also containing it within powerful magnetic fields. But again, if that energy can be controllably released, it could be used to generate electricity. PPPL has just upgraded its major fusion facility (NSTXU) to make it the most powerful fusion facility (or spherical torus, ST), in the world. Its new design, which is more compact, enables it to contain the highly pressurized plasma within weaker magnetic fields, which are more cost effective. But, at the same time, questions about the stability of the plasma core and about its behavior at the edge of

confinement remain to be answered. To pursue these and other questions, PPPL is collaborating with France’s huge new facility, ITER (under construction), and with other fusion facilities in China, South Korea and Germany. And just as this collaboration is international, so are PPPL’s faculty and staff, with members coming from around the world. Among its many contributors, Rajesh Maingi, head of boundary physics at Princeton, is this conference’s chair. Charles Skinner, originally from the U.K., and principal research physicist, is the Chair LOC. Egemen Kolemen, assistant Professor in the Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, grew up in Turkey and is the conference’s Princeton University’s representative. Whether or not many recognize it, the future well being of our community of nations depends, in part, on the development of energy that does not dangerously change the environments that support us. The fact that scientists have been pursuing this goal for over sixty years is an indication of its importance. Even as it details the complexity of challenges ahead, this year’s 23rd PSI Conference at Princeton offers a number of hopeful progress reports and developments.

fected by the decision until it was too late. No one in the public was consulted or asked their opinion. It was a swift, simplistic, and secretive decision that was also the ultimate in hypocrisy. General Public members have forged decades-long friendships with faculty members and administration workers that will no longer exist on a daily basis. This is sad because, while those making the decision may not understand, the faculty and administrative members value our friendship as much as we value theirs. We’ve watched their children grow up, visited them during illnesses, and even been in each other’s homes. Yes, members of the Princeton “family” do intermingle with the general public. They are as upset as anyone about this decision as anyone and feel the university is in the wrong and has betrayed their confidence on any number of levels. This decision also begs the question as to which other public activities will be canceled by the university. Many organizations use or rent university facilities, which is basically what Dillon Gym members do. Summer camps? Lifesaving instruction? Masters swimmers? Is the plan to divide and conquer by picking everyone off one-by-one? Where does it go from here? If the university truly views itself as a “bubble” it is accomplishing its goal. The truth is that this decision was never made by anyone connected with the Recreation Program but by the top echelon of administrators. It has nothing to do with overcrowding. There is always enough room for anyone to work out. Princeton University should at least admit the true reason, which is glaringly obvious, grandfather in current members and programs, and rethink whether they are truly committed to inclusion, diversity, and the community or not. In other words, facta, non verba.

supporters and ten Clinton supporters came together, red and blue, to form a unique bipartisan citizen’s movement dedicated to no lesser goal than the depolarization of America. They chose to name the group ‘Better Angels’ after the hope that Abraham Lincoln expressed in the last line of his First Inaugural Address, regarding the “better angels of our nature.” Today, Better Angels has more than 3,100 members in all 50 states. Marcia Willsie and I were member delegates to our first national convention in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in early June. At that convention, 147 red and blue delegates participated in the drafting of two founding documents – “An American Declaration” and the “Better Angels Principles and Program,” which lay out our approach. These can be seen on our website, www.better-angels.org/ features/ articles. At a time of deep political division, extreme rancor and lack of civility in our interactions, Better Angels advocates doing things very differently. In our support of depolarization, we engage communities by holding moderated “red/ blue workshops” where people from very different orientations may come together to listen to each other, better understand diverse points of view and also discover common thinking and values, not to mention our shared humanity. The point of the workshops is not to ask people to change their minds or temper their passions, but rather to support principles that bring us together, rather than divide us, and to conduct discourse in a civil and respectful manner. On Saturday, June 30, the first such workshop was held in Princeton, involving about fourteen remarkable participants and several observers. With the guidance of trained moderators, we succeeded in civilly sharing viewpoints and practicing respectful discourse. Several of us were left with the strong sense that the people who should be interacting the most are those with the most divergent views. This may seem counterintuitive to those who tend to pursue political tribalism instead, but we believe that it is wholly appropriate to the world in which we live today. Please take a moment to consider joining this movement at www.better-angels.org

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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.

‘Evening in the Garden’ with Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer Co.

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host an “Evening in the Garden” at Mercer Educational Gardens, Hopewell Township, on Wednesday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine.

Stroll through the Mercer Educational Gardens where Rutgers Master Gardeners will offer ways to draw you out into your own garden in the evening. Discover the pollinator and host plants for butterflies and moths. Each of the individual demonstration gardens will be staffed by Rutgers Master Gardeners who have developed and maintained the garden. Brief tours will be offered of the entire Educational Garden, with identification of trees, shrubs and plants that are important sources of food for butterflies and moths. You might just find that your backyard is your favorite summer evening getaway. Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce St., Lawrence. Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the county, as well as answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, (609) 9896853, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, March through October. For more information on the Master Gardener program, the Mercer Education Gardens, or other Extension educational programs, contact Rutgers Cooperative Extension at 609 989-6830 or visit the Master Gardeners of Mercer County website at www. mgofmc.org.

Mercer County Clerk’s Office moves back to South Broad Street

Renovations have finished being made to the Mercer County Courthouse Annex which was previously home to several offices including the Mercer County Clerk. The County Clerk’s office will return to its permanent location at 209 S. Broad St. starting July 27 and will reopen on July 31. Safety concerns prompted the Mercer County Improvement Authority to make renovations to the courthouse annex with the approval of the County Freeholders. The Courthouse was built in 1909. The Mercer County Clerk’s office, which temporarily moved to 240 W. State St. in January 2016, will be moving back to 209 S. Broad St. on July 31. Candidates filing school election petitions should still

file School Election Petitions should file them at 240 W. State St. on the seventh floor on Monday, July 30 by the 4 p.m. deadline. In the newly modernized Courthouse Annex, the Clerk’s office will be providing services in similar fashion as it was conducted previously. The first floor is where you can record property, obtain a passport, register a small business, and be sworn in as a notary public. The second floor will be designated for Elections and County ID departments. The Mercer County Record Rooms, which is home to thousands of deeds, mortgages, and other essential records, will be on both the first and second floor of the annex. The passport office, however, will be separate from the other offices. The public is encouraged to visit the renovated Courthouse Annex to obtain office services, including Vote-By-Mail ballots for the November general election. Please feel free to reach out to my office at (609) 989-6465 or (609) 989-6353 with any questions or concerns and we will do our best to assist you in addressing these matters. Lastly, please remember that our mailing address will remain at PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08608.

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

Your special family recipe, homegrown vegetables or creative project could earn you a blue ribbon at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair, planned for July 28 and 29 at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. There are many “Open Division” categories for public entries — you do not need to be a 4-H member to exhibit. Any class listed, including arts and crafts, photography, foods, gardening, clothing, woodworking and more, may be entered under the Open Division. This year Mercer County 4-H is marking 100 years of annual 4-H fairs. On Saturday, July 28, 4-H will celebrate the centennial with special music and cake as well as an old-fashioned country dance, complete with a caller and live music. Please visit http://mercer.njaes.rut-

gers.edu/4h/fair, where you will find the fair exhibitor catalog and a complete schedule. Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 26, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Howell Farm. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29. Admission and parking are free. Children’s activities, hay rides, animal shows, music, farm tours and exhibits will take place throughout the fair. Plenty of food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will be available. The opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. July 28 in the Show Tent. 4-H, a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth in Mercer County. The fair is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase projects they have worked on throughout the year.

Free summer nature programs

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

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School board seeks clarification on new employee vetting law By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Aiming to prevent one school district from passing along a predatory teacher to another school district, state lawmakers have passed a law requiring schools to check for allegations of sexual abuse or sexual offenses against children. Dubbed the “Pass the Trash Child Protection Measure,” the new law requires public schools, charter schools, private schools and contracted service providers

to check into an applicant’s employment history for the past 20 years. The applicant must provide contact information for all former employers in which the applicant had direct access to children for the past 20 years. While the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education supports the law, board members are concerned about the details and have written to state lawmakers to express their concerns. “The spirit of the law is

well intended, but it’s how do you do it. The details need to be worked out,” board member Jon Dauber said. Board member Jo Ann Groeger agreed, pointing out the dilemma is that 20 years is “a long time ago.” At issue is how the employer goes about getting all of the information for the past 20 years, she said. The intent is “noble,” Acting Superintendent of Schools Andrew Zuckerman said, but there is a lack of guidance in the law. If a

Edward Brennan Meredith, Jr., 58 Edward Brennan Meredith, Jr. died June 10 at the age of 58 after a long illness. Edward was a lifelong resident of Hopewell Township and most recently resided in Pennsylvania. Born in 1960, Edward was the son of Edward Brennan Meredith and Regina Haig Meredith. He is survived by his three children, Aleigh, Teddy and Harry of Pennington, NJ. He is also survived by his three sisters, Regina Meredith-Carpeni (Skillman, NJ), Eleanor Meredith Monroe (New Canaan, CT) and Alexandra Meredith (Pennington, NJ). He was educated through the Hopewell Valley School District until high school, attended Lawrenceville School and graduated from Proctor Academy. He is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University with a BA in Anthropology. Edward was the Founder and Managing Principal of Meredith Realty Partners, LLC of Hopewell, New Jersey. He held real estate licenses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Edward had more than 30 years of experience as a broker, consultant, and valuation expert representing commercial real estate tenants, owners, and investors in the New York Tri-State Area. Prior to Meredith Realty Partners, he worked at Cushman & Wakefield, ESG and Insignia/ESG, specializing in investment, office and industrial real estate. He was also an active long-time member of The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), a prestigious global association. Edward was an avid landscaper and often could be found landscaping and gardening on his property in Hopewell with his devoted dogs by his side. Prior to his illness, he was a golfer and racquets player at the Bedens Brook Club. He also loved to sing and had been an active member of the church choir. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, July 22 at 5:00 pm at The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville. Arrangements under the direction of the Murphy Funeral Home, 935 Parkway Ave., Ewing, NJ 08618. Please visit www.murphyfh.com for additional information.

facility at which an individual previously worked has closed, how does a prospective employer obtain the information, he asked. “If we can’t get the information, then we can’t hire the person,” Zuckerman said. Board president Kevin Van Hise, who is an attorney, said his law firm counsels clients to verify employment. But what if an applicant worked at a day camp 19 years ago and the camp is now non-existent, he asked. “I’m not sure how many employers in the private sector know about this. It becomes problematic for a candidate. All of us are 100 percent on board with the law, but it’s what do we do

if we can’t get the information,” Van Hise said. That is why the board has written a letter to New Jersey Commissioner of Education Lamont Repollet, state Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, state Sen. Shirley K. Turner (D-Hunterdon, Mercer), and Michael Vrancik, the director of governmental relations for the New Jersey School Boards Association. The board’s June 13 letter seeks to find out how a school district should handle the situation when a former employer cannot be contacted, and how the state will provide oversight to ensure all school districts comply with the law. The letter also asks about the forms or docu-

ments used by school districts, suggesting the forms should be universal in design to ensure consistency in reporting. The letter also asks about the consequences if the law is not enforced. “As board members, our responsibilities include making sure our district is well run and tax dollars are appropriately allocated,” board members wrote. “Some of the perhaps unintended consequences of the new legislation hinders a timely and efficient hiring process, will drain limited finances and may deny our getting our choice candidates.” The letter was signed by the nine members of the board.

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Educational Testing Service, according to the nonprofit group. The Educational Testing Service, which is known for administering standardized tests such as the SAT and advanced placement exams, has consistently donated to the foundation. In fact, the Educational Testing Service and its then-president, Greg Anrig, was the moving force behind the creation of the foundation, along with Superintendent of Schools Barry Gleim and community members in 1992. The Educational Testing Service offered its guidance and support to help lay the groundwork for the founda-

tion, which was one of the first nonprofit education foundations established in New Jersey. Since the foundation’s formation in 1992, the Educational Testing Service has donated more than $2.7 million of the $3.5 million that has been raised to support it. The amount donated includes the company’s latest annual contribution of $85,341 to the nonprofit group. “This donation is one of many examples of the Educational Testing Service’s commitment both to excellence in education and to the well-being of its local community,” said Amy Da-

Local education group continues its support of township schools A new storage unit for the Lawrence Intermediate School’s instrumental music department and a second 3-D printer for the Lawrence Middle School. Four iPads for each kindergarten class at the Ben Franklin Elementary School, and a visit from “George Washington” to Lawrence Middle School seventh-graders. Those are among the special projects funded by grants approved by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation, none of which would have been possible without the support of donors such as the

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Sangria Weekends, 1-4 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. We’ll be stirring up pitchers of sangria made with our red and white wines and seasonal fruit from the farm. Share a cheese plate with friends while enjoying a refreshing, chilled glass of sangria. Local musicians ranging in styles from country and bluegrass to jazz and rock will perform. During these events 14 varieties of Terhune Orchards wine are available by the glass and light fare is available. No cover charge. Wine tasting is $7 per person. Find Terhune Orchards online at terhuneorchards.com, on Facebook and Instagram. Winery Sunday Music Series Schedule July 8 – Blueberry Bash (Music inside festival) July 15 – B Street July 22 – Bill Flemer July 29 – TBA August 5 – Just Peachy Festival (Music inside festival) August 12 – TBA August 19 – Jerry Steele August 26 – TBA

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Sunset, Sips and Sounds, 5-8 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Wine, light fare, relaxing music and friend-filled evenings every Friday this summer. Grab a glass of one of Terhune’s awardwinning wines, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from jazz and blues to folk and rock. Wine and light fare including cheese platters and chips and homemade salsa are available. Rain or shine event, no admission fee. Individual glasses of wine can be purchased. Families are welcome. Please, no outside food. Find Terhune Orchards online at terhuneorchards.com, on Facebook and Instagram. Music Schedule: July 6 – Karl Dentino

Schools Continued from Page 6A vis, president of the foundation’s Board of Trustees. Walt MacDonald, the president of the Educational Testing Service, said the yearly corporate contribution “is just one indication of our support for the Lawrence Township Education Foundation and its fine work.” In addition to its financial contributions, the Educational Testing Service has hosted the foundation’s annual Handbag Bingo fundraiser. Karen Fairman, the executive director of the foundation, said the nonprofit group is “extremely grateful” for its partnership with the Educational Testing Service. “The Educational Testing Service’s financial and in-kind contributions allow us to achieve our mission and to enhance the educational experience for all Lawrence Township public school students,” Fairman said.

Ragtime Trio 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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Garden Tours, every other Friday, 11 a.m. at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. Visit Morven Museum & Garden for a 45-minute tour of what’s in bloom in the gardens! Explore the restoration of Helen Hamilton Shield Stockton’s Colonial Revival early 20th century garden, and examine this year’s demonstration garden featuring heirloom flowers and their contemporary counterparts. Your tour will also cover some of Morven’s other restored landscape features as well as the present renovation of Morven’s gardens surrounding the new Stockton Education Center. Advance registration is required. Tours are canceled in the event of rain. Admission costs $10. For more information, go to www.morven.org.

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Princeton Farmers Market, Thursdays 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. on Hinds Plaza, next to Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. The market includes a roster of 27 vendors, local musicians, and more. People attending the market will be able to shop local produce from Chickadee Creek Farms, Terhune Orchards, Cherry Grove Organic Farm, and Fruitwood Farms. A variety of local artisans will be on site selling organic vegan chocolates, small batch pastas, seasonal kombucha, handmade baked goods, and more. Throughout the season the market will feature Sustainable Princeton, offering their Resource Recovery program, and Jazams, with toy demos and activities for children. For more information, go to www.princetonfarmersmarket.com.

PLANE FACTS To prevent the mild form of gum disease known as “gingivitis,” patients should be diligent about brushing and flossing at home and scheduling professional cleanings that can effectively remove the sticky film of bacterialaden “plaque” that can cause inflammation. As gums become inflamed, they pull away from teeth to form pockets. Plaque that then becomes trapped in these pockets cannot be removed with regular brushing. Instead, the accumulated plaque hardens into “tartar,” which can only be removed with “scaling and root planing.” This deep-cleaning procedure involves the use of a sharp, hook-shaped instrument that scrapes away plaque and tartar from the sides of each tooth, all the way down below the gum line to the bottom of the pockets. Some studies estimate that more than half of all people over age 18 have at least the early stage of gum disease. After age

35, about three out of four adults are affected. Avoid the need for gum scaling and root planing, and protect yourself and your family—practice conscientious home care, have regular checkups, and eat a healthy diet. We’ll help too at Montgomery Knoll, 192 Tamarack Circle, Skillman. Call us for an appointment at 609924-8300. “Our commitment is to relationships of partnership, respect, and appreciation.” “We offer cosmetic and family dentistry as well as Zoom!® and Invisalign®.”. Please e-mail your questions or comments to: drjamescally@yahoo.com

P.S. According to a July 2015 study in the Journal of the American Dental Association, scaling and root planing are beneficial to patients with chronic periodontitis, which affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the United States.

Stars Teen Night, 7 p.m. at Hinds Plaza (weather permitting) or the Princeton Public Library Community Room. Members of Central Jersey Dance give demonstrations and lead others in an evening of dancing. This seasonlaunching event will include favorite songs chosen by the library’s Teen Advisory Board. The season continues on the second and fourth Fridays from June through August, concluding Sept. 7. Send items to calendar@centraljersey.com or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609-874-2163.

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Wilmott, Hemmingway shine bright in football classic By Jarrad Saffren Staff Writer

Two Mercer County running backs provided the spark during this summer’s 22nd annual Sunshine Football Classic. Hopewell Valley Central High School’s Elijah-Blu Wilmott and Lawrence High School’s Davon Hemmingway steered the rushing attack when they powered the West All-Stars to a 28-20 victory over the East All-Stars at The College of New Jersey’s Lions Stadium on June 29. Wilmott gained 72 yards and scored two touchdowns and Hemingway picked up 57 yards on the ground and scored one TD on a warm Friday evening in Ewing. The game attracts players who just graduated from high schools in Mercer, Burlington, Hunterdon, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Proceeds from the game will go to the Sunshine Foundation, which focuses on helping “seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children,” according to the game’s website. “I was very happy. Very competitive game, lots of enthusiasm. I’m just thankful these kids gave up seven nights of their summer, and the coaches probably 10 or 11 nights,” said the game’s organizer, Jack Quinn. “We still have a lot of bills to pay, but hopefully we’ll be able to give the Sunshine Foundation $5,000.” Wilmott suffered a leg injury this past fall and missed six of Hopewell Valley’s 10 games. Playing in this all-star game provided some redemption after that unfortunate ending to his high school career. Wilmott broke away down the sideline for an eight-yard touchdown in the first half and produced a 13-yard score in the third quarter. He was named the game’s Most Valuable Player and received the award on the field before his peers after the game. “It feels good to get back out there knowing my senior year was cut short,” Wilmott said. “The game plan was mostly to run the ball and to pass the ball a little.” Hemmingway opened the scoring in the first quarter when he bolted up the middle for a 30yard touchdown. That scoring burst provided the West with an early lead that it would never relinquish. Wilmott’s touchdown in the second quarter helped the West move ahead, 14-0. Then, after an East touchdown, the West scored on an interception to make gain a 21-6 lead at the half. After the East cut the West lead to 21-12 in the third quarter,

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The 22nd annual Sunshine Classic was played at The College of New Jersey’s Lions Stadium on June 29. The West All-Stars defeated the East All-Stars, 28-20.

‘It feels good to get back out there knowing my senior year was cut short. The game plan was mostly to run the ball and to pass the ball a little.’ Elijah-Blu Wilmott Wilmott’s second touchdown, the 13-yard run, put the game away. Wilmott, like any smart back, credited his line for the big holes. “I give it all to my line,”

Wilmott said. “Without them, you can’t run.” A few local players helped open those holes for Wilmott and Hemmingway.

Paving the way were two of Hemmingway’s Lawrence teammates, Christian Hlewicki and Trevor Delcampe, and two Princeton linemen, Adam Musa and

Marqui McBride. “When you have a nice running attack, you’re in good shape. The running game wins,” said Princeton High head coach Charlie Gallagher, who served as the West’s offensive coordinator. “We had two really good running backs this year in Hemmingway and Blu.” The East also relied on a really good running back in Hightstown’s Johnny Andre, who ran hard all night and accumulated 67 yards, leading the East in rushing. Andre plans to walk on to the wrestling team at East Stroudsburg University, but may not play football at the Pennsylvania college. So Friday night may have been the last organized football game of his life. “It meant a lot. Since I was a freshman I saw a lot of people play in this game, and now I got to play in it, so that’s pretty cool,” Andre said. “I still may walk on for football. I’m not sure yet.” Andre was joined on the East team by four other local players- Hightstown teammates Matt Decristofaro, a wide receiver, and Christian Louisne, a defensive lineman, and Allentown High School wide receiver X’Zavier Harris and offensive lineman Andrew Dorfman.

Princeton, Hopewell, Lawrence boast dedicated football players By Jarrad Saffren Staff Writer

Princeton High School and Hopewell Valley Central High School went a combined 1-19 in the 2017 football season. Performances such as that often steer scholastic students to pursue other activities. But not the players at Princeton and Hopewell Valley. Those two programs featured committed senior classes that maintained a standard of showing up on time for workouts, practices and games. The leaders of those classes— Princeton’s Adam Musa and Marqui McBride, Hopewell Valley’s Elijah-Blu Wilmott and Mike Pham—were selected to play in the Sunshine Football Classic Friday on June 29 at The College of New Jersey. The Princeton and Hopewell

Valley players competed for the West All-Stars in their 28-20 victory over the East All-Stars at the college’s campus in Ewing. The all-star game attracts 2018 graduates from Mercer County as well as Burlington, Hunterdon, Monmouth and Ocean counties. All proceeds went to the Sunshine Foundation, which focuses on helping “seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children,” according to the game’s website. Musa, McBride, Wilmott and Pham practiced at Hopewell Valley all week leading up to the game. True to form, unless they had to work a summer job, they showed up on time and played hard. In other words, they treated a charity game like a state playoff game. “They did a great job for us, not only this past year but over the past four years,” said Prince-

ton coach Charles Gallagher. “It’s important to give these guys one more opportunity. Bright things are in their futures.” “Both guys (Wilmott and Pham) work hard year-round to be the best players they can be, so they deserved the honor,” said Hopewell Valley coach Dave Caldwell. Musa will not play college football. He is going to TCNJ to study engineering, a demanding program at any school. “Football taught me to work hard even when the outcome isn’t there. Keep trying, keep trying, keep trying,” Musa said. “I’ll definitely have to do that next year.” Wilmott and Pham are going to play on the collegiate level at Gettysburg College and The College of New Jersey, respectively. Wilmott is undecided on a major, but leaning toward business. Pham will study accounting.

They will take the same approach to college classes as they did to high school football. “Same attitude every week, no matter the record,” Wilmott said. “We went to practice every day with our heads held high. Practicing for that next win,” Pham said. “I take everything I learn from football and apply it to my life. I’ll also apply it in college and wherever I work.” Lawrence High School coach Nathan Jones picked six seniors—Davon Hemingway, Jabril McKeithen, Christian Hlewicki, Trevor Delcampe, Tommy Tanner and Love Chavis—for the Sunshine Classic. Like the Princeton and Hopewell Valley seniors, the Lawrence players competed for the West All-Stars last Friday night. Four were three-year starters at Lawrence, sparking a turnaround from 0-10 in 2015 to 7-3

in 2016. They also made the state sectional playoffs as seniors in 2017 when Lawrence finished 5-6. “Yeah so it was a no-brainer to select them. They made a huge impact,” Jones said. “Chris Hlewicki is one of the best linemen I’ve coached. Jabril was such a good cornerback that teams didn’t throw to his side.” Jones also coached these seniors on the freshmen team in 2014. The group moved up to varsity together the next year. “The first year was tough but we got everybody to buy in,” Jones said. “We put a ton of time in, so it feels awesome to get selected for this game,” Hlewicki said. “When we first got there, it was a me team. When we left, it was a team.” “Hard work can get you anywhere,” Delcampe said. “That’s what I got out of it.”

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Prevost healthy and back pursuing MLB dream By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

Josh Prevost knew it was going to take a lot of work to get back on the road to his ultimate goal - getting to the Major Leagues. Prevost, a Montgomery High graduate who went on to become the Big East Pitcher of the Year while at Seton Hall University, was on that road to the majors when he was sidelined by an injury that required Tommy John surgery. Prevost missed the end of the 2016 season and all of the 2017 season while recovering from surgery. He is back on the mound this year with the St. Lucie Mets, a Single-A affiliate of the New York Mets, and after a slow start to the season seems back to the form that had him heading to what he hopes is a Major League career. “Last year was nightmarish,” Prevost admitted. “No one wants to be in rehab. It’s the worst place to be, but it was necessary. In April, my first four games were pretty rough. I didn’t have my stuff and I was lacking a lot of confidence. It had been a while since I pitched. But then things started working out and since early May I have a 1.7 ERA and four wins. I feel like I am having a good season now.” Prevost’s best performance of the season came on June 8 when he tossed a complete game onehitter in a victory over the Lakeland Flying Tigers. The 6-foot-7 righty struck out nine and did not allow a baserunner after the first batter of the game reached on a single. “It was pretty darn cool, especially looking at the end results,” Prevost said. “That was a highlight to the season. But I would say the biggest thing for me so far was my first quality start (May 1 against the Charlotte

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Montgomery High graduate Josh Prevost has returned to the mound after successful Tommy John surgery and is putting together a solid season for the St. Lucie Mets. Stone Crabs). After that start I was like, I can do this again. It’s not impossible. I can do this and can do it again.” Prevost tossed six innings and allowed just two runs in that May 1 start. He followed that performance with four more solid starts for St. Lucie before being called up from the Florida State League to make a spot start for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the Double-A Eastern League. “They sent me up after four consecutive quality starts at St. Lucie,” Prevost said of his June 2 start against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. “They sent me

up there to face what has been touted as the best lineup in Minor League baseball. That team has Vlad Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Cavon Biggio (all sons of former Major Leaguers), so it is a difficult lineup. I thought I pitched okay. I left after 5 and 2/3 with three runs in and two runners on. Both of those runners eventually scored. I looked at it as a learning experience. I welcome those kinds of opportunities.” Prevost’s next start was the gem against Lakeland, for which he was named the Florida State League Pitcher of the week. After

an up-and-down April, Prevost found his groove in May, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.71 ERA in the month. After so much time away from the mound, Prevost is now working himself back into a groove and his goal of reaching the Major Leagues is back on track. The recovery process has been slow but steady. “I had the surgery in October, 2016 and I was in a cast but was able to do some stretching,” Prevost said. “Around six weeks after my surgery I started physical therapy and they let me do that home as long as it was approved

by the Mets. I came down to Port St. Lucie in February and started the slow process of building arm strength and stretching the tendon to be where I was. “Honestly, before Tommy John after a start my whole body would be sore and it took a few days to get back where I needed to be. So I always felt like I was playing catch up. Now, after the surgery, I feel like I could pitch the next day. I feel like I am at 110 percent.” So while the time off was filled with a lot of frustration and hard work, Prevost was able to get through it and has his career back in track. “I would’t be here if I didn’t truly believe I have what it takes to contribute at the Major League level,” Prevost said. “It was a lot of hard work and I had a lot of support, especially from my girlfriend (Samantha Massei). She did a lot. She was the rock and kept everything together.” Prevost still lives in Montgomery during the offseason and keeps in touch with some of his former teammates, as well as his former high school coach, Peter Mueller. He’s thankful for the support of family and friends as he continues on his quest to reach baseball’s highest level. “I enjoy my job want yo keep doing it as long as I can,” he said. “Pretty much all of my former teammates say I need to stay with this as long I can. They all say you want to keep your focus and determination and that eventually it will happen.” Josh Prevost is a firm believer it will happen for him and he hasn’t let any setback in his journey stop him.

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