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By JUlia Marnin Central Park in Lawrence Township is hosting a day full of food, live music, craft vendors and more on its annual Community Day on Sunday, Oct. 6. Residents can partake in different activities like yoga and face painting while discovering more than 100 tables manned by local businesses, services and nonprofit organizations. “We like that everyone comes from Lawrence, there are many different groups, businesses and services that a lot of people don’t know are available here,” says Nancy Bergen, the superintendent of the township Lawrence’s Recreation Department. People will have their appetites satisfied with food vendors such as Deputy Dawg & Catering, Beach Shack, House of Cupcakes, Zinna’s Eatz and Cafe Du Pain Bakery. More than 1,000 people attended last year’s event, which was held at Village Park, where Community Day has been held for years. The township switched up the venue for this year, moving the event to Central Park on Eggerts Crossing Road. “We want to show off another park in Lawrence and give residents the opportunity to ride their bikes or walk in a different part of town,” Bergen says regarding the change of venue.. See COMMUNITY DAY, Page 5

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Pam Mount, owner of Terhune Orchards, finds her way through this year’s corn maze, which was designed by daughter, Reuwai. Turn to Page 7 for listings of seasonal events in the area. (Staff photo by Bill Sanser vino.)

Walk among the stalks Mazes, pumpkin picking and other activities kick off the fall season By loiS levine Summer has faded fast from the rearview mirror, and with it comes fall and all its predictable signs: Pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, the crunch of dried brown leaves under our feet, and...corn mazes? Yes, corn mazes!

One of the most popular family events of the season, a corn maze is simply a series of pathways cut through a corn field. Unlike a labyrinth, which only has one, non-branching path, and only one entry and exit point, there is more than one way to find the exit out of a maze. Here in New Jersey there are several farms that create corn mazes as a fall activity for the public: A. Casola Farms in Holmdel, Etsch Farms in Monroe and K & S Farms in East Windsor. Terhune Orchards in Law-

rence has a seasonal corn maze as well. But one of the most wellknown and well-visited corn mazes in Mercer County is at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell. “Mazes are historical,” said farm director Pete Watson, who has been with Howell for 35 years. “The earliest mazes were found on the tombs of Byzantine pyramids, and they were also built into the knaves of churches. The Hampton Court Maze in England was created See MAZE, Page 6

Six candidates are running for election to three four-year seats on Lawrence Township Council on Nov. 5. Democrats Cathleen Lewis, Michael Powers and John Ryan are being challenged by Republicans Robert Pluta, Joseph Vinch and his father, Philip Joseph Vinch III. The elder Vinch stepped in as a candidate after Eric Jaszewski dropped out of the race due to personal reasons. Lewis and Powers are incumbents. Ryan runs in place of Jim Kownacki, who opted not to run for re-election after serving on township council for two terms. Lewis, 40, and her husband, Paul Penna, have been residents of Lawrence Township for more than 15 years. She currently works in the Office of Clean Energy at the state Board of Public Utilities and previously worked as the director of public affairs and government relations for the AAA New Jersey Automobile Club. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Douglass College, Rutgers University. Lewis serves on the board of N.J. Bike Walk and the Southern and Central New Jersey Girl Scouts. She volunteers with her daughters’ Girl Scout troops and has been room mother at Eldridge Park School. In the past, she was a member of the Zoning See COUNCIL, Page 8

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COMMUNITY DAY cont. from Page 1 The Lawrence Recreation Department has been working to expand the event providing a wide range of activities from noon to 4 p.m. A punt, kick and pass competition is being held by the Junior Cardinals football team during the day, and craft vendors will be at the event selling an assortment of goods, such as jewelry. This year the event will feature live performances from musicians at School of Rock Princeton and local party band The Southside Wanderers, who play tunes from Motown, oldies, classic rock and British invasion. Different activities for children will

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MAZE continued from Page 1 in the 1600s. For a very long time, they have been fun puzzles that people like to create and solve.” It wasn’t until the early 1990s, however that someone came up with the idea of making a maze from a field of corn. Broadway producer Don Frantz remembers flying over miles of open fields, wondering why no one ever thought of creating a corn maze. And so, in 1993, Frantz created the world’s first corn maze, in the shape of a dinosaur—for Pennsylvania’s Lebanon Valley College. The proceeds were given to the Red Cross for flood relief for Midwestern farmers, but little did Frantz know that the success of that maze would initiate the outdoor family corn maze craze on farms all over the country. Howell Living History Farm, which is owned by Mercer County, has been a site for farming since the 1730s, created its first corn maze in 1997, and it has been hugely popular ever since. ”We saw that it was a fun and agriculturally connected activity that our audience would like,” says Watson. This year, Howell Farm offers a four-acre maze with two miles of pathways, with the shape of it being the “Farmer in the Dell,” the famous children’s song/nursery rhyme. “We have a different concept every year,” Watson said. “‘The Farmer in the Dell’ is a part of Mother Goose rhymes, so, in the game we incorporate a history of rhymes, but it is also related to agriculture.”

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live entertainment. Tickets are $10 Monday through Thursday and Fridays until 5 p.m., and $18 Fridays after 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, the farm’s annual HorrorFest will feature four haunts: Hayride of Horror, Barn of Horror, Carnage in the Corn and Alien Encounter 3D. Food, live music, games, a bonfire, craft beer, wine and cocktails will also be available. Admission starts at $23. Shadybrook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, Pennsylvania. Phone: (215) 9681670. On the web: shadybrookfarm.com Field of Terror’s haunted farm will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 4 through Nov. 2, as well as Oct. 24 and 31. Evening attractions include the Killer Kornfield, Haunted Hayride to Terror Town, the Unknown Barn, Timmery Manor and the Creepy Carnival paintball ride. Tickets start at $20. Sunshine Acres daytime activities run Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5 to 27. Guests can take a hayride to pick pumpkins and explore a corn maze. Activities are free. Pay for what you pick. Field of Terror, 831 Windsor Perrineville Rd., East Windsor. Phone: (609) 758-7817. On the web: fieldofterror.com VonThun’s Countr y Farm Market’s Fall Festival Weekends run Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5 to 27. Guests can take a hayride, pick apples and pumpkins, browse the farm market and enjoy over 35 family-friendly activities. The farm’s annual six-acre corn maze is open, celebrating the 150th anniversary of college football with a Princeton versus Rutgers design. The farm market, apple orchard, pumpkin patch and corn maze are all open weekdays. VonThun’s Country Farm Market, 519 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction. Phone: (732) 329-8656. On the web: vonthunfarms.com. Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm will host its Fall Harvest Festival Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5 to 27. The festival will feature pumpkin and apple picking, a corn maze, live animals, live music and drinks from Tomasello Winery. The farm is open Friday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm, 2691 Monmouth Rd., Jobstown. Phone: (609) 353-9000. On the web: johnsonslocusthallfarm.com. Snipes Farm and Education Center will hold its Fall Festival Weekends Oct. 12-13 and 26-27. Each day will feature hayrides, barnyard animals, a corn maze, a cider barn and more. Guests can also visit the Land of Enchantment, featuring dog agility demonstrations, farm animals, hayrides and more, Oct. 5. Costumes and dogs encouraged. Admission to both events is $9. Flashlight Adventure Corn Maze nights will be held Fridays and Saturdays. This year’s theme is Wonderful Wetlands. Bring your own flashlight. $8. Celebrate Oktoberfest Oct. 19 with vendors, games and kids’ activities. Pumpkins, apple cider and pretzels will be available, as well as a beer garden. $6. Snipes Farm and Education Center, 890 West Bridge St., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Phone: (215) 295-1138. On the web: snipesfarm.org.

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COUNCIL continued from Page 1 Board, the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Newark Regional Business Partnership and the Governor’s Highway Traffic Safety Policy Advisory Committee. Pluta, 44, grew up in Lawrence Township and is a graduate of Lawrence High School. He and his wife Magdalena jave two children Eric (12) and Bob (19 months). Pluta has been the owner of Leonardo’s Restaurant for the past 12 years. His community activity includes currently serving as chairman of the Growth and Redevelopment Committee. He is a fourth degree member of Knights of Columbus and the Kiwanis Club. Powers, 51, and his wife Nancy have been residents of the township for 45 years. A 1986 graduate of Lawrence High School, Powers received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Emory University in 1990 and a law degree from Catholic University of America Law School in 1993. Powers currently works as general counsel of the GOG Foundation. He was previously in private practice with the national law firm Buchanan, Ingersoll and Rooney in their Princeton office from 20102016. He also worked as counsel to PharmaNet Development Group. His community involvement includes the Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council #7000, where he was a past grand knight; a Building One New Jersey board member; and the Lawrence Chapter executive committee of the Mid-Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Ryan, 63, has lived in south Lawrence

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with his wife, Linda, for 34 years. A high school graduate, Ryan is retired from the UPS Tractor Trailer Division and a union member with Local 177. His community involvement includes being a member of the planning board; patriotic committee; the 112th Field Artillery Association in Lawrence; and the Sons of American Legion Post 458. Vinch, 26, grew up in Lawrence and has lived in town for 23 years. His community involvement includes membership in the International Order of DeMolay. A 2013 graduate of Lawrence High School, Vinch owns a pawn shop in town called Honest Stu and holds a real estate license. While in high school, he worked at Home Depot and Dick’s Sporting Goods. After he graduated, he was a heavy machine operator for two years before opening his business. Vinch III, 55, and his wife, Brenda, have lived in Lawrence for the past 13 years, and on and off for more than 20. A graduate of the Pennington School and Nasson College, he works as a realtor. For most of his life, he has been in the con-

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Lewis: The town needs proactive leadership to reach out to businesses and showing them why Lawrence is a great place to work and establish a business. That’s why I have fought for years to have a position dedicated to that pursuit, and I am pleased that this year we have been able to establish a position for that purpose. Additionally, finding a way to offer local restaurants the ability to serve beer and wine is an important way to boost the local economy and create stability for community-based restaurants and shopping centers. For the last six years, I’ve chaired a statewide task force looking to create comprehensive change to the statewide laws to provide ways to invest in local businesses without devaluing current licenses. Pluta: As chair of the Growth and Redevelopment Committee, one of the initiatives we sent for review was a revision of the land use ordinance to allow for a-frame signs in the Lawrence Shopping Center and Mercer Mall. Taking a look at unnecessary regulations such as these will help create a business-friendly climate. I support creating a township business coordinator to attract businesses and help them get situated in our town. Business ratables reduce residential property taxes. Powers: Rather than focus on new development in Lawrence, we need to focus on redeveloping our existing commercial properties, such as the Lawrence Shopping Center. Attracting businesses that are appropriate for the surrounding neighborhood and serve the needs of our community is a top priority. When a hotel project was proposed last year in south Lawrence that would have had a detrimental impact to a wooded area surrounding Colonial Lake, I opposed it and joined with my council colleagues in acquiring the land from the developer with Green Acres funding to further enhance Colonial Lake Park. The township’s continuing partnership with organizations such as the Greater Eldridge Park Neighborhood Association, Eggerts Crossing Civic League, Lawrenceville Main Street, Mercer Chamber and County Economic Development Office is another way to keep and attract businesses in our town. Ryan: Development of new businesses is a vital part of keeping taxes low and maintaining a high quality of life in Lawrence Township. However, being judicious in our approach is important. Making sure we take community input Balayage Precision Cuts Dimensional Color High/Lowlights Curly Hair Foiling

early on in the development process is a vital step in ensuring that new businesses that come into town are both desired by the local neighborhood and the town at large. Every business wants to be a positive presence in the community and every successful Lawrence business has had the support of township council and the community. I’ll make sure new business are welcome and supported. Vinch: Planning is the key to success. We need to work smarter to develop the Route 206, Princeton Pike and Route 1 corridors for more commercial ratables. Technology and pharmaceutical-based firms should be heavily marketed and encouraged to transition to our area. Vinch III: First by not buying usable commercial ratables properties for open space. There is a place and a need for open space. Properties on Route 1 and Route 206 are not the places. What are some challenges facing the township that you believe deserve more attention? Lewis: Our township has a growing and changing population, we need to find new ways to connect to them. We also need to find ways to provide more efficient services, we have a long legacy of strong services but we need to find new, sustainable, cost effective ways to provide them to our residents. We need to invest in our community business areas—the Lawrence Shopping Center, Eldridge Park, the Business Route 1 corridor. Not only do we need to be proactive about attracting businesses but also in creating infrastructure that encourages biking and walking, which encourages residents to access these local businesses more often. Pluta: If you trace the path of the Shabakunk Creek, which feeds in to Colonial Lake, you will see a mile-long stretch that runs along Olden Avenue past many heavy industrial sites. After heavy rains, the garbage flowing into the creek ends up in our lake. I would like to see a litter trap placed where the creek feeds into the lake, capturing all the garbage that washes down. Also, I am opposed to the placement of housing next to our beautiful historic Brearley House. The local, county and state government spent nearly $800,000 to restore this gem. Let’s not ruin it by placing multifamily housing next to it. Powers: One of the challenges facing not only Lawrence Township, but also See COUNCIL , Page 10

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COUNCIL continued from Page 9 the world is global warming. We need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and utilize renewable energy sources whenever possible. Township government is doing our part through a private-public partnership with Eznrgy to install a solar panel carport in our municipal parking lot in 2020 that will help to meet the energy needs of town hall. As a councilman, I have supported energy audits of our firehouses, senior center and other municipal buildings and the installation of LED lighting to further reduce municipal energy consumption and save taxpayer dollars. Now that 26% of Lawrence Township has been permanently preserved as open space, another local challenge is making sure our public works department has the resources that it needs to properly maintain the many wonderful parks that our residents enjoy. Another challenge to address will be the impact from the number of police officers expected to retire in the next few years. Making sure the public works department and the police department are adequately staffed is something I will continue to monitor as a member of the council. Ryan: The biggest challenge this town faces has always the same: Keeping our taxes stable while maintaining the superior level of service that our constituents have come to expect—streets plowed on time and efficiently; keeping the parks in shape; and making sure our emergency services are necessarily equipped for whatever they may face. Yes, smaller problems will come and go. But, at the end of the day, it is that over-

arching approach that will enable us to weather any storm that comes our way. Vinch: Keeping residents here in Lawrence needs to be a definite focus. Businesses and families are leaving New Jersey at an alarming rate. This needs to stop. We need to help our seniors stay and enjoy their retirement here, rather than fleeing to a state they can afford. Vinch III: We need to maintain a balance between raising taxes and keeping the value of property. This is a balancing act, as taxes go up, it limits what people can afford to buy, thus lowering the value of homes and commercial property. When the value decreases, so does the ratable income to the town. We need a program to reduce the taxes to our senior citizens who are now on fixed income. More attention must be given to the poorest sections of Lawrence that for too many decades have had little or no change to the community. We must support the local volunteer fire companies and police that protect our citizens and properties. They both must have the adequate tools, resources and funds to properly do their job. How would you work to help control municipal taxes? Are there any areas of the budget you feel need to be looked at? Lewis: The first duty of any council member is to maintain a responsible tax rate. Lawrence is fortunate that we have a long history of great services and reasonable taxes. The first goal should always be finding additional ways to share services. Second, we can work to encourage more commercial ratables in our town. Third, we evaluate our services, ensuring they

are efficient and effective. Lastly, we continue to find ways to encourage sustainable practices that are not only good for the environment but reduce costs. Pluta: As a fiscal conservative, I am a firm believer in zero based budgeting where every item is reviewed and justified each year, regardless of how much has been allocated in previous years. Since the 2% limit on raises for Local Police and Fire unions has expired, the town needs to successfully negotiate contracts which both compensate the hard work of our local Police and Fire while at the same time keeping the tax rate in check. Powers: As mentioned above, being “green” is just one way that I have helped to reduce the tax burden on our residents. Another way is to make sure tax-exempt organizations such as the Lawrenceville Prep School that utilize municipal services and send children to our public schools pay their fair share. As mayor in 2010, I successfully negotiated the first five figure financial contributions from the tax-exempt Lawrenceville School and Rider University to annually support our municipal budget. Although the township budget already contains many shared services programs with Mercer County and surrounding townships, we need to continue looking to add more shared services opportunities to our budget to save tax dollars. Ryan: I’m no stranger to town hall. I’ve been on the Lawrence Township Planning Board since the beginning of this year and have attended every single council meeting for the past 2.5 years. All of this time and effort has adequately prepared me to

hit the ground running on day one while also being a new face with fresh eyes. As for areas of the budget that need attention: A municipal budget is something that must be looked at as a whole. Every cut or addition to one line item affects the others. And through all of that, my number one priority has always been the safety and security of our residents. Maintaining our quality of life means nothing if our emergency services don’t have the resources they need to keep our residents safe. If elected, it will be my priority and mission to see that through to success. Vinch: The township’s management needs to be put on a financial diet. The current administration is spending money like it’s theirs to spend. It’s not. These are taxpayer funds and need to be looked upon that way. Vinch III: I would want an aggressive active marketing plan for the Route 1 and Alternate Route 1. They are woefully underutilized. We must keep the tax income strong in the business sectors, relieving the burdens from the residential home owners and seniors. We sit in the hub of technology alley. Big tech firms can benefit from our central location as a bridge between Trenton and the Princeton Corridor. This is our strength, we must be more proactive in attracting business here. Better wages for the poorest of the poor of Lawrence will be the primary benefactors to long-lasting well-paying stable employment. New Jersey now ranks in the top five for people, business and millionaires leaving. This must change or we will perish.

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in mechanical engineering with a minor in sustainable energy systems. Adam, 19, is attending The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago, majoring in acting and photography. Romeo-Ratliffe, 40, has been a resident of Lawrence Township for 27 years. She and her husband, Theo, have three children who all attended Lawrence Township public schools. Their youngest is a second grader at LES and their older two are now schooled outside the district due to a lack of available programming for their specific disabilities. A graduate of the Lawrence Township public schools, Romeo-Ratliffe holds a PhD in nursing from Seton Hall University. She has been a registered nurse caring for some 20 years, and is currently employed as a full-time nursing educator at Mercer County Community College, focusing on the psychiatric nursing curriculum. *** The Gazette posed a series of four questions to all of the candidates. Their answers appear below. Although LeCompte is running unopposed, her answers have been included at the end of each section as a way of comparison with the others running for the board. Briefly explain how your experience, expertise or perspective would be most useful on the board. Camp: I am a mother with young children who attend/will attend LTPS. As such, have a long-term interest in the quality of all of our schools. As a board member I would be able to use my own experience as a parent to help augment See SCHOOL, Page 12

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SCHOOL continued from Page 11 board of education policy. Moreover, my extensive background in higher education and years of community work would bring value to the board. I have led projects for schools with community members requiring communication and planning, as well as managed large grants and budgets. I have also planned and participated in several research projects, sat on multiple boards and committees including the Trenton Prevention Policy Board and the Mercer County Minority Concerns Committee, YMCA 5k committee. More recently, I joined the board of the LES PTO, and coached children through Lawrence Hamnett the last two years. Building upon these experiences, I can help to build bridges between the board and the community, while also providing input, research, and programming for our district. Dauber: I have served for three years on the Lawrence Board of Education, working notably in the areas of curriculum and instruction (as the chair of CIAPD), personnel, special education and community relations and legislative affairs. I bring to the table over two decades of experience as a public school educator in Mercer County. Currently, I am in my 14th year as a building principal, with leadership experience at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I have a significant understanding of current trends, challenges and opportunities in public education. My experience as an administrator in Lawrence schools has and would continue to lend itself significantly to the effectiveness of the Lawrence Board of Education. Evans: In my six years of service to the board of education, I’ve chaired the committees on curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development and special education. I’ve served on community relations, negotiations, finance and as liaison to Every Child Valued and town council. My commitment to the children of Lawrence speaks for itself: I’ve held leadership roles throughout the community, including: founding member and president of what is now HomeFront; coached for Lawrence Rec and Lawrence Hamnett; MOMS Club; PTO; nine years on Lawrence Township Education Foundation including two as president; and now hope to keep moving forward with a third term on the board of education. King: I bring to the school board my varied practice as an educator, and my study of how schools are managed, how classrooms operate, and how teachers are developed. Additionally, I have three years’ experience as a member of the Lawrence Township School Board. I have sat on the curriculum and instruction committee and community relations. As a member of the superintendent search committee, I was tasked with interviewing candidates for the superintendent position which resulted in the hiring of Dr. Ross Kasun. As a member of the special education ad hoc committee, I have used my knowledge of, and

experience with, special education, to assist the district in evaluating our current programs and developing a threeyear plan for enhancing our practices. My experience on the negotiations committee, having successfully reached fair and reasonable agreements with two of the bargaining units, will be a resource as the board enters negotiations with the teacher’s union. Romeo-Ratliffe: As a nurse, I am trained to assess, use evidenced based research to drive smart decision making, and use data to develop plans which address the needs of a person or population, all while doing so in a cost-effective manner. As an educator, I am also aware of how hard our teachers work and the many challenges that they face with our increasingly complex student population. LeCompte: As a former PTO president for eight years, a board member for LIMBO, and parent volunteer for LHS Drama for four years, I’ve been actively engaged with LTPS students, teachers, parents and administrators for over 15 years. This experience helps me to understand what is important to students, parents, and teachers, and to enhance programming, resolve problems, and improve our children’s education all within budget. How do you feel about the way that the school board and administration communicates with the community? What do you think they do well, and in what areas can there be improvement? Camp: I think the board and administration have made valiant efforts to engage parents in varying ways of late. They send emails and social media updates about events, feedback surveys, while also supporting educational events, such as the “Most Likely to Succeed” last spring. That being said, I think our district should explore additional avenues to engage parents. This could be done through a multitude of ways, such as providing video footage of meetings for parents who cannot physically attend the meetings, offering meetings at different times, and asking parents to sit on committees to provide input. Parents should have a strong connection to the schools their children attend. LTPS successes should be communicated to the community. We need to tell our own story as we work to make our schools even greater. Dauber: The district has taken steps over the years to improve communication with families. Aside from a variety of electronic communications that exist, the district has utilized auto-dialer messages for a variety of things as well as written correspondence to families in a variety of languages. Parents and older students can now have access to student grades over the course of a marking period as well. Still, there are always opportunities for school districts to improve communication with families. As technology develops, we can make use of new vehicles and opportunities. It is important to ensure that all schools are consistent in how they communicate with families.

Building leadership cannot be myopic in its thinking, allowing for one set of communicative experiences in one school and another set in a different school. It is also important that district leadership routinely get feedback from the community about what does and what doesn’t work ensuring progress year after year. Evans: Families get regular communications through many channels: the district and each school regularly send newsletters and updates via social media. The PTOs, Lawrence Gazette, and others report our news. The district website contains a wealth of information about our policies, procedures, and happenings. I encourage everyone to attend board meetings, either to ask questions and comment on topics of interest or to speak with members of the board and administration face to face. At the same time, I caution people not to base their opinions or concerns on items shared and re-shared on social media. When in doubt, come to the source: official district communications. I find administrators are approachable, the budget is accessible to the public and always discussed in all phases of its development. King: Members of the Lawrence community have challenged the school board in the recent past to increase transparency and improve communication with the public. We have since increased the reporting by committees at the public board meeting, giving more detail to what was discussed in those committee meetings while protecting privacy and security issues. Concerns presented to the board by the public are assigned to one of the board subcommittees, addressed at that subsequent committee meeting, and then, the chair of the committee contacts the person with the concern to inform him/her of the discussion that occurred and the next steps to be taken. I want to ensure that members of the public have knowledge about the positions and actions we take and the ability to raise their concerns, know their concerns are heard, and receive a timely response. Romeo-Ratliffe: While I have seen the current board try to make an effort to improve communication, I do feel as though there is still work to be done. As a parent of elementary school aged children I know first hand how important communication is to parents. Parents need to feel like they are part of the school community and research shows that parents who are more engaged with their children’s education have better educational outcomes. It’s important to note that currently only one of our nine sitting school board members has elementary school aged children and the rest either have older children or no children at all in our schools. I believe there is value in having actual parental input in the decision making process across all levels of our schools. LeCompte: Since I come from a marketing, branding and communications background, I know how important it is to keep the lines of communication open.

I feel the school board and the administration has done a good job relaying information to the school district, but there is always room for improvement, especially to the Lawrence community as a whole. Through our goal-planning session this spring, the board has set communication as one of our main goals. We need to showcase all the amazing things our teachers and students are doing. The board needs a multi-prong and multi-lingual approach to conveying information to ensure everyone is hearing the news. I will help guide the district in making sure information is getting out to parents, students and the community in a timely and relevant fashion. What are some challenges facing the school district that you believe deser ve more attention? Camp: One of the things I love most about Lawrenceville is its diversity. While we embrace the benefits of racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity, we also need to address the challenges. We need to work to meet the needs of all students by meeting them where they are. This means everything from great general education teachers, to strong ESL programming for english language learners, to thoughtfully designed special education and gifted programming. In addition, I think LIS has been a point of weakness in our school system. Lawrenceville has four elementary schools that all feed into one intermediary school. This is a big jump for 4th grade children and has overwhelmed many families, which has been reflected in overall student performance. Many great changes have occurred this past summer, such as the appointment of a new principal and vice principal, in addition to point persons designated for each class, to address issues at LIS. Hopefully these changes will address some of the issues, but our work is not done. Dauber: We need to ensure that student and family needs are met. It is the essence of what effective schools look like. We need to be concerned about what’s equitable rather than what’s simply equal for students. We also need to support teachers in understanding what equitable work actually involves in terms of practice. Everyone wants what is best for students but transitioning this into practice calls for training, support, analysis and evaluation. We need to ensure students are being taught in a manner consistent with 21st century learning—understanding the fact that many careers we are preparing them for do not yet exist. Students also need to be able to apply their learning in a global context. Educational opportunities need to expand beyond the classroom and school itself. As well, mental health and social growth continues to be critical. Our public schools need to find significant ways to connect with community agencies and support pieces to work with schools and families. Evans: I feel the biggest challenges facing our schools today involve preparing our children for life after high See SCHOOL, Page 14

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SCHOOL continued from Page 13 school—whatever that means to each individual student and family. Statistics that boast the percentage of students attending four-year colleges after high school do not tell the whole story of our students’ potential for success. We need to better meet each child where they are and help them grow to their potential, and I believe that is being addressed through an emphasis on equity, social-emotional learning and character education. King: Lawrence Township School District just began a multi-year effort to improve how special education is managed and delivered within our district and how we provide out-of-district placements when needed. Our five-year strategic plan will be renewed this year. Continued efforts to improve social and emotional well-being and to meet the academic and nonacademic needs of all of our students remain in the forefront of planning. Finally, we need to clearly communicate the nature of what this district offers to those not directly connected to our schools to ensure widespread community support for high-quality education, which will ultimately positively impact all current and future residents of Lawrence Township. I want our school district to keep moving forward. Romeo-Ratliffe: The safety and security of our children when we send them to school should be of the utmost concern. As the wife of a law enforcement officer I am in support of the additional

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school resource officers who were added last year and in the additional building modifications that I see occurring throughout our district such as the installation of additional security doors. Our schools, like schools all over our country, are challenged in today’s society to take on ever increasing roles. That being said, in addition to making sure that our schools physically safe, we need to also do more to tackle the underlying issue of mental health. Schools today need to be prepared to address the whole child which includes social emotional learning and mental health. If our children are not mentally healthy then they are not in a position to fully access their education and take advantage of the many great programs we offer here in Lawrence. Even if a child is mentally healthy but they are in a class with another child who is not, it also has the ability to affect the child’s learning environment. Increasing mental health resources and access to school psychologists and certified school counselors should all be part of a comprehensive plan. LeCompte: The diversity of our district is both a strength and a challenge. We benefit from broader perspectives than most towns, and need a wider range of tools to meet the needs of all of our students. I will work tirelessly to ensure all of our children are provided the healthy learning opportunities they need for self-discovery, which will ultimately lead them to fulfilling life choices that strengthen our society.

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HEALTH

HEADLINES OCTOBER 2019

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Gynecologic Cancer Specialist Joins CAPITAL HEALTH CANCER CENTER DR. JOYCE VARUGHESE, a board certified, fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist, has joined Capital Health Surgical Group and is now part of the nationally accredited Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. Dr. Varughese offers expertise in the most advanced treatments for all gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal as well as pre-cancerous conditions in the female reproductive system. “We are always working to expand Capital Health’s cancer care program, so we are excited to have Dr. Varughese join our team,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center. “Her expertise fills an important surgical gap in the region and allows us to offer advanced gynecologic care for women in in our area who might otherwise have to travel some distance to find the specialized services and expertise she provides.” Dr. Varughese completed her fellowship training in gynecologic oncology at Yale University and focuses on traditional and minimally invasive surgical approaches, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System. From diagnosis through treatment, Dr. Varughese works closely with referring physicians and an integrated team of medical, surgical, radiation, and allied cancer specialists at Capital Health Cancer Center to develop a comprehensive, individualized plan of care. “I was drawn to a career in gynecologic oncology in part because of the strong connections I make with my patients and their families,” said Dr. Varughese. “I’m thrilled to be part of an organization that shares my patient-centered approach and my passion for advancing cancer care, particularly in an area of specialization that may not always be readily accessible for women.” Dr. Varughese is part of Capital Health Surgical Group, a multispecialty surgical practice comprised of experienced surgeons who are experts in the surgical fields of acute care, bariatrics, breast, colorectal, general, hepato-pancreato-biliary, thoracic, vascular and surgical critical care.

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DR. VARUGHESE Dr. Varughese completed her fellowship training in gynecologic oncology and residency in obstetrics and gynecology, serving as administrative chief resident, at Yale University. She received her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Bronx, New York and her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Harvard University. She is frequently invited to lecture and present research at local, regional, and international medical conferences and has multiple peer-reviewed publications in Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology and other journals. To make an appointment with Dr. Varughese, call 609.537.6700 or visit capitalsurgical.org for more information.

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Capital Health Earns National Reaccreditation from the

Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, has again received national accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for another three-year term. To earn accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 quality care standards established by the CoC, be evaluated every three years through an extensive survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care. Capital Health last earned this accreditation in 2016.

advanced treatment options such as CyberKnife Radiosurgery, da Vinci Robotic Surgery, TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (traditional 3D conformal radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, RapidArc radiotherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery), high-doserate radiation therapy, advanced imaging technology (digital mammography, 3D mammography, molecular breast imaging, PET/CT, and 3T MRI), nuclear isotopes (SIR-spheres), and more. Visit capitalhealth.org/cancer to learn more.

As a CoC-accredited cancer center, Capital Health takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer as a complex group of diseases that requires individualized care among surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, and other cancer specialists. This multidisciplinary partnership results in improved patient care. “This is significant. Being reaccredited as a comprehensive community cancer center by the Commission on Cancer demonstrates our ability to provide cancer treatment and care that meets the highest standards in the nation and regionally,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, medical director of Capital Health’s Cancer Center and an internationally renowned surgeon. “It also reaffirms that we have an extraordinary team of medical specialists committed to providing patients with individualized treatment plans tailored to their needs across all disciplines involved in care.” The CoC Accreditation Program provides the framework for Capital Health to maintain its high quality of care through various programs that focus on the full spectrum of cancer care including prevention, early diagnosis, cancer staging, optimal treatment, rehabilitation, life-long follow-up for recurrent disease, and end-of-life care. When patients receive care at a CoC facility, they also have access to information on clinical trials and new treatments, genetic counseling, and patient-centered services including psycho-social support, a patient navigation process, and a survivorship care plan that documents the care each patient receives and seeks to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life. Like all CoC-accredited facilities, Capital Health maintains a cancer registry and contributes data to the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB), a joint program of the CoC and American Cancer Society and the largest clinical disease registry in the world. Data on all types of cancer are tracked and analyzed through the NCDB and used to explore trends in cancer care. CoC-accredited cancer centers use this data to create national, regional, and state benchmark reports that help CoC facilities with their quality improvement efforts. Capital Health Cancer Center is the area’s most advanced provider of cancer treatment delivered by some of the most experienced medical experts. At Capital Health, a team of physicians from related fields such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecological oncology, neurosurgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, interventional GI and pulmonology, colorectal surgery, radiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, thoracic surgery and other specialties collaborate and provide patients with a network of physicians trained in the most complex oncology issues. Capital Health is the only center in the region that offers

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SHIFT

A 12-Week Group for Adults Experiencing Depression

Every Tuesday of every month | 2 – 3 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton 1445 Whitehorse – Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 SHIFT will teach you new, healthier ways of thinking, feeling and behaving while you gain new perspectives on how to manage your depression. Group therapy provides benefits that individual therapy may not. Psychologists say, in fact, that group members are almost always surprised by how rewarding the group experience can be. Groups can act as a support network and a sounding board. Other members of the group often help you come up with specific ideas for improving a difficult situation or life challenge, and hold you accountable along the way. Regularly talking and listening to others also helps you put your own problems in perspective. Oftentimes, you may feel like you are the only one struggling — but you’re not. It can be a relief to hear others discuss what they’re going through, and realize you’re not alone.

The time to SHIFT to a healthier, happier you is now. To sign up, call Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists at 609.689.5725.

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Stroke and Neurovascular Diseases For more than a decade, Capital Health has been providing advanced neurological care to patients in Central New Jersey and parts of Bucks County. Patients with complex conditions affecting the brain and spine continue to rely on its Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center (part of its Capital Institute for Neurosciences) for diagnosis and treatment of all types of neurovascular diseases, including cerebral aneurysms, strokes, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and more. “The commitment Capital Health has made over the last decade to comprehensive stroke care is something very few places do, and is completely unique in this region ,” said DR. VERNARD FENNELL, who soon after joining Capital Health last year became the first dualtrained neurosurgeon in New Jersey (and among the first in the country) to use the FDA-approved EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device to safely remove a blood clot from an artery in the brain that caused a stroke. Dr. Fennell was also involved in some of the initial research on the device’s design. Dr. Fennell is co-director of the Capital Health Stroke Program and a dual fellowship trained neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, with additional expertise in microsurgery, skull base surgery, brain and spine tumors, spine trauma and reconstruction as well as epilepsy surgery. In the event of an emergency, “call 9-1-1” is a common refrain, but when a 911 call is received for symptoms that suggest a patient is having a stroke, Capital Health’s Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) can be co-dispatched with basic and advanced life support services. In 2017, Capital Health deployed the innovative MSU designed to bring time-critical stroke care to patients at their home, or wherever the MSU is dispatched to assess them. At that time, it was the first unit of its kind in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or the Delaware Valley to go live and only the second on the East Coast.

The Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at the Capital Institute for Neurosciences is the only Joint Commission certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region. Located at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Trenton, the Center provides emergency stroke and neurovascular services 24 hours-aday, seven days-a-week. OUR PROGRAM OFFERS: n

A multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuro-intensivists, neuro-anesthesiologists, physician assistants and nurses who provide highly specialized, coordinated care. A state-of-the-art neuroendovascular interventional suite — the only one of its kind in the region — specially designed and equipped for the treatment of neurovascular disease. One of the largest and most advanced neuro-dedicated intensive care units in New Jersey and the Delaware Valley

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The MSU team conducts critical assessments and works with neurologists, neuroradiologists and emergency room physicians at Capital Health to diagnose and treat patients in the field who are having an acute ischemic stroke. “Calling 9-1-1 is key to better outcomes if you think you are having a stroke,” said DR. CHRISTIAN SCHUMACHER, co-director of the Capital Health Stroke Program and a board certified stroke neurologist at Capital Health. “If the patient is experiencing an acute ischemic stroke, our specialized team in the MSU can initiate intravenous (IV) tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to help break up the clot while he or she is taken to the hospital for additional care. This can save time and help provide treatment more quickly.”

Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven? Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly? If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared.

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Unless otherwise noted, call 609.394.4153 or visit capitalhealth.org/events to sign up for the following programs. UNDERSTANDING HIP AND KNEE SURGERY Monday, October 14, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Join DR. ARJUN SAXENA from Trenton Orthopaedic Group at Rothman for a discussion of surgical options that are available to help you maintain your active lifestyle. HOW TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE WINTER WITHOUT THE WINTER BLUES Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that most commonly occurs during the winter months, typically starting in the late fall. Join DR. CHRISTI WESTON, medical director of Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists, to learn more about SAD and depression risk factors.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

October 4 – October 19

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Join a unique two-week shopping and dining event to raise awareness about breast cancer that affects one out of eight women, and help educate women (and men) on the importance of early detection. All funds raised through Hope is in the Bag enhance supportive services for women (and men) cared for at the Capital Health Center for Comprehensive Breast Care. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! For more information to support Hope is in the bag, contact Joanne McGann at 609.303.4346 or jmcgann@capitalhealth.org or visit our website at capitalhealth.org/hope.

FREE HIP AND KNEE SCREENINGS Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 5 – 7 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton Meet one-on-one with orthopedic surgeons DR. ARJUN SAXENA or DR. CHRISTOPHER SELGRATH of Trenton Orthopaedic Group at Rothman, who will conduct a free screening and recommend next steps. ROOM TO BREATHE: What Is COPD and How Do We Treat It Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center COPD is a major cause of disability that may prevent you from performing everyday activities like walking, cooking, or climbing stairs. Join DR. DIANA KOLMAN, director of Interventional Pulmonology at Capital Health, to learn about COPD risk factors, symptoms, and the latest screening and treatment options. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Capital Health – Hamilton This course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. You must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license to attend this course. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. PANCREATIC CANCER: Managing Risk, Making and Understanding a Diagnosis Thursday, November 21, 2019 | 6 p.m. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center Led by DR. JASON ROGART, director of Interventional Gastroenterology and Therapeutic Endoscopy at the Capital Health Center for Digestive Health and a genetic counselor from the Capital Health Cancer Center. Capital Health – Hamilton 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534 18Lawrence Gazette | Health Headlines by Capital Health

CAPITAL HEALTH WELLNESS DAY FRIDAY, October 25, 2019 · 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. D&R Greenway Land Trust at the Johnson Education Center One Preservation Place · Princeton, NJ 08540 Wellness results from the active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Please join us for an exciting day of wellness-promoting activities as we host Capital Health Wellness Day at D&R Greenway Land Trust in Princeton, NJ with planned events including yoga, laughter therapy, meditation, art therapy, music therapy, Tai Chi, chair massage, and aromatherapy. The event is provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of Capital Women in Philanthropy. The event is open to the public, but you must pre-register by calling Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists at 609.689.5725.

SPORTS Mature and intense Sargent a leader for boys’ soccer By Rich Fisher

his emotions better and I’m really happy for him. He’s just everything I want him Strange as it may sound, Ryan Sar- to be this year.” Sargent and Hatfield are leaders of a gent’s biggest issue playing soccer was solved by spending some time down on defensive unit that includes first-year varsity goalie Foster Wakeman, senior the farm. Sargent, a senior co-captain along with Connor Monaghan and sophomore Alex Hatfield for the Lawrence High Dylan Adamsky. Molinelli said of Wakeboys’ soccer team, is in his second year man “We threw him in there this year as the Cards’ starting sweeper. After a and he’s done a great job communicatcouple of well-behaved seasons on the JV ing with those guys.” Sargent played attacking center-midteam as a freshman and varsity as a sophomore, the intensity of varsity play began field on the JV, but was moved to outside back as a sophomore and became the to catch up with Sargent last season. “He’s a great kid, he just had some sweeper—a position not seen much any issues with some cards last year, some more in soccer—last year. “We put him back there and our immaturity issues,” coach Jeff Molinelli defense has been pretty said. “He’s always been a strong the last couple good kid, it’s just the game years, and he’s definitely got a little emotional at the main reason why,” times. I told him, ‘Dude, Molinelli said. “He’s not you’re a great kid, why let the best goal scorer, but that kind of stuff happen?’” he likes to stop goals.” Sargent admitted he When informed of was a bit of a loose canthat assessment, Sargent non during his junior chuckled. campaign. “I can finish in the box, “I just had to get over they just don’t let me,” some of my emotions,” he he said playfully. “Coach said. “I got very emotiondoesn’t give me the ally involved in the game, opportunity.” and I kind of let it get the In seriousness, Sargent best of me. Over the sumSargent knows that defense is mer I worked on myself, his best position, and he and learned to just walk away when I don’t agree with the call embraces his role. “Oh yeah,” he said. “I see the field betthat was made. I think it’s really matured ter, make judgments. I’m not afraid to go me.” What’s interesting is how he learned in and win any 50-50s. I feel like I throw to work on it. Some of it came during my body out there which some guys actual summer games; but there was don’t want to do.” Sargent feels the key to being the another factor—his part-time job at Tersecond-to-last line of defense is to have hune Orchards. “I work at a space where I have to deal good vision. “You have to know where with a lot of people, so I think it’s kind of the other players are gonna play the ball, come from there,” Sargent said. “Seeing you have to get there on time, help out different people and how they react to cer- your teammates.” Part of Sargent’s aggressive nature tain things has helped me keep my calm. I get to interact with people every day when on the field comes from playing lacrosse I’m there. It exposes me to new people, since third grade. He feels soccer is his and I learn from them and learn how to better sport, however, and hopes to play in college. His grade point average is keep my calm if I’m getting frustrated.” The result has been a more mature over 3.0 and he is currently reaching out but still intense sweeper for the Cardi- to schools to figure out the right fit. When he’s not playing sports, he is nals, as Sargent has become a model of good behavior and the epitome of a team watching them. A fan of the Manchester City Football Club, Sargent also roots for leader. “He really grew up over the summer,” the pro teams in Philadelphia. But he gets a bigger kick out of actuMolinelli said. “We decided to make him our captain and he’s been everything I ally competing. “Sports is physical, and it activates knew he could be. He’s a leader, works hard every day, holds his teammates your mind too,” Sargent said. “It gives accountable. He’s first in drills, he’s you something to do, keeps you in doing a great job as a senior captain. shape. Sometimes it can distract me We had a lot of conversations during the (with schoolwork), but I’m pretty on top summer. I knew he would step up this of my game in the classroom.” And thanks to learning when to walk year, and I’m honestly not surprised at away when he would rather yell at an what he’s doing. “He’s enthusiastic about it, he’s emo- official, he is on top of his game on the tional and I think now he’s controlling field as well.

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Calendar of events Tuesday, October 1

Lawrenceville Toasmasters Club, WSP Inc., 2000 Lenox Drive, third floor, Lawrence. lawrenceville.toastmastersclubs.org. Meeting. Noon. Current Events Discussion Club, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Informal discussion group. Registration suggested. 7 p.m. Read and Pick: Pumpkins, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-9242310. terhuneorchards.com. Read stories and learn about pumpkins. $8. Register. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Wednesday, October 2

Hamlet, Yvonne Theater, Rider University, 2038 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence, 609896-7775. rider.edu. Shakespeare’s classic performed by a female cast. $20. 7:30 p.m. Activing Aging Fitness, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609883-8294. mcl.org. Exercise class. Registration required. 3 p.m. Knitting Circle, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Bring a project to work on. Registration suggested. 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 3

Crochet Corner, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Bring a project to work on. Registration suggested. 3 p.m.

Friday, October 4

Piano Teachers Forum, Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. pianoteachersforum.org. Monthly meeting. $20. 9:15 a.m. Meditation Circle, Lawrence Public Library,

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2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 2:30 p.m. Posture and Dance Exercises, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 3:30 p.m. Drum Circle, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 5

Paper Quilling Pumpkins, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609883-8294. mcl.org. Adult craft program. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. Kathak for Diwali, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Indian dance presentation and workshop celebrating the Festival of Lights. Registration suggested. 2 p.m. Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Albo, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 6

Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Reock and Roll, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, October 7

Off the Page, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Play reading. Registration suggested. 7 p.m. Friends of the Lawrence Library, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Meeting. 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 10

Glorious Garnishes, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Tips on creating food decorations. Registration required. 11 a.m. Mercer’s Best Toastmasters, Lawrence Community Center, 295 Egerts Crossing Road, Lawrence. mercersbest.toastmastersclubs. org. Meeting. 6:45 p.m. Poetry Circle: U2, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 7 p.m.

Friday, October 11

Meditation Circle, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 2:30 p.m. Posture and Dance Exercises, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 3:30 p.m. Posture and Dance Exercises, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 3:30 p.m. Women’s Discussion Group, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 4:30 p.m. Kids Count ALS Conference, Hope Loves Company, Robert Wood Johnson Conference Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton. hlckidscount.org. Information and resources for those who want to provide support to a child affected by ALS. $20 and up. Free for those living with ALS. Register. 8:15 a.m. Rummage Sale, Slackwood Presbyterian Church, 2020 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrence, 609-392-3258. 9 a.m.

Saturday, October 12

Wii Sports for Adults: Bowling, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. No prior video gaming experience needed. Registration suggested. 9:30 a.m. Wii Sports for Adults: Bowling, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. No video gaming experience needed. Registration suggested. 9:30 a.m. Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Mountain Heritage, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Birding, Fiddler’s Creek Preserve, Baldplate Mountain, Titusville, 609-921-8964. Washington Crossing Audubon Society public birding walk, bring binoculars and a field guide. Free. 8 a.m. Tomahawk Throwing, Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, , 609-737-0609. Free. 1 p.m. Used Toy and Clothing Sale, Lawrenceville Elementary School, 40 Craven Lane, Lawrence. lawrencevillepto.com. Lawrenceville Elementary School PTO childrens clothing sale 8 a.m. Rummage Sale, Slackwood Presbyterian Church, 2020 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrence, 609-392-3258. 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 13

Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Stony Brook Bluegrass, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, October 14

Ewing Woman’s Club, Michael’s Restaurant, 2991 Route 1, Lawrence, 609-883-4344. Meeting. New members welcome. 1 p.m. Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Jay Smarr, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 15

Public Talk, Rider University Art Gallery, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. rider.edu. Discussing Salina Almanazar’s “Ni de acqui, Ni de alla: On Being a Third-Generation Dominirican” with People and Stories/Gente y Cuentos. 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 16

Bright Star, Bart Luedeke Center, Rider University, Lawrence, 609-896-7775.. rider.arts. Preview performance of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s play about love and redemption set in the American South during the 1920s and 40s. $9, $5 seniors. 7:30 p.m. Country Line Dancing Class, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-3937300. coopersnj.com. $10. 7 p.m. New Beginnings: Eight Great Ways to Get Your Words on Paper, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Fiction writing workshop. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. Knitting Circle, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Bring a project to work on. Registration suggested. 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 17

Sunday, October 20

Narratives in Improvisation, Bristol Chapel, Wesminster Choir College. rider.edu. A Wesminster Conservatory faculty recital. Free. 7:30 p.m. Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards. com. Live music by Raritan Valley Ramblers, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, October 21

CASA Information Session, CASA of Mercer and Burlington Counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing. casamb.org. CASA for Children is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in family court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/ or neglect. 5:30 p.m. Using the Internet to Research Your Family History, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Tips on using various websites and resources. Registration suggested. 10 a.m.

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Friday, October 18

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, , 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. David Catlin’s interpretation of the classic story. 8 p.m. State House Artwork Tour, New Jersey Statehouse, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609847-3150. njstatehousetours.org. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Meditation Circle, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 2:30 p.m. Posture and Dance Exercises, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 3:30 p.m. Drum Circle, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 19

Capital Philharmonic Orchestra, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 215-893-1999. capitalphilharmonic.org. Performing works by Wagner, Mozart, and Holst. $30-$65. 7:30 p.m. Fall Fair and Flea Market, The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street, Lawrence. pclawrenceville.org. Food, vendors, handmade crafts and activities for children. Free. 9 a.m. Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Goodbye Blue, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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CALENDAR continued from Page 21 Morning Book Club, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Discussion on “Convenience Store Woman” by Sayaka Murata. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. Five Feet Apart, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Screening of the PG-13 movie. Registration suggested. 2 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23

Room at the Table, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. Members of the local published authors’ group perform their work. Registration suggested. Free. 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 24

Opening Reception, Rider University Art Gallery, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. rider.edu. Opening for “I’m Still Black,” featuring works by photographer Osmyn J. Oree. Running through Friday, December 6. 5:30 p.m. I’m Still Black, Rider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center, Rider University, Lawrence. rider.edu. Opening reception for the exhibit of photographs by Osmyn J. Oree. The exhibit runs through Friday, Dec. 6. Free. 5:30 p.m. Soprano Sungji Kim, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Arias and musicals by Rossini, Puccini, Gershwin and more. Register. 7 p.m. Mercer’s Best Toastmasters, Lawrence Community Center, 295 Egerts Crossing Road, Lawrence. mercersbest.toastmastersclubs. org. Meeting. 6:45 p.m. Soprano Sungji Kim, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-8838294. mcl.org. A performance of opera arias and musicals by Rossini, Puccini and Gershwiin. Registration suggested. 7 p.m.

Friday, October 25

Catch Me If You Can, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Musical comedy based on the film about Frank Abagnale, who successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer even as an FBI agent is hot on his trail. Through November 3. 8 p.m. Statehouse Artwork Tour, New Jersey State House, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609847-3150. patriotsweek.com. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including

stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Meditation Circle, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl. org. Registration suggested. 2:30 p.m. Posture and Dance Exercises, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Registration suggested. 3:30 p.m. Bucket Book Club, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl. org. A discussion of “The Master and Margarita Part 1” by Mikhail Bulgakov. 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 26

Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Borderline, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hike Milford Bluffs, Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, , 609-737-0609. Hike for pre-teens through adult. Registration required. Free. 10 a.m. Western Sourland Bus Tour, East Amwell Municipal Building, 1070 route 202/31, Ringoes, 609-309-5155. sourland.org. Tour of the Sourland Mountains includes a visit to the Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum. $45. Registration required. 1 p.m.

Sunday, October 27

Catch Me If You Can, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseyatmccc.org. Musical comedy based on the film about Frank Abagnale, who successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer even as an FBI agent is hot on his trail. 2 p.m. Arturo Toscannini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra, The Sarnoft Collection, Roscoe West Hall, The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. Pop-up exhibit. Free. 1 p.m. Apple Days Harvest Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. terhuneorchards. com. Live music by Heavy Traffic Bluegrass Band, activities for children, hay bale maze, discovery barn, pumpkin picking, food. $10, ages 3 and younger free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, October 28

Off the Page, Lawrence Public Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-883-8294. mcl.org. Play reading. Registration suggested. 7 p.m.

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Community Affairs will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning on October 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. Mercer County is currently accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program. Families who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. TANF and Food Stamp recipients must consult their caseworker regarding the automatic benefit application.

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college degree, be a quick study, have digital audio (unzipping) experience, and have great grammar and proofreading skills. No exceptions. Send resume to wtrscramp@aol.com. HIRING TEACHERS: Lightbridge Academy of Plainsboro is currently accepting applications for early childhood educators to join our team. Looking for qualiﬁed and experienced applicants to ﬁll PT/ FT and Floater positions. Must be dependable, have a great work ethic, minimum two years experience with children. Please send resume to plainsboro@ lightbridgeacademy.com. JOBS WANTED A FRIENDLY HANDYMAN seeks small jobs. Let me help you with a variety maintenance and repairs around your home. Please call me at 609-275-6930. COMPUTER PROBLEM? Or need a used computer in good condition - $80? Call 609-275-6930 A PERSONAL DRIVER seeking to transport commuters, shopping trips, etc. Modern, attractive car. References provided. Less than commercial taxi services. E-mail to gvprinter@gmail.com or call 609-331-3370. FOR SALE TREADMILL AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE FOR SALE! Request photos by email or view items in Lawrenceville, NJ. Call 609-331-3370 or email gvprinter@ gmail.com. WANTED TO BUY HAPPYHEROES USED BOOKS LOOKING TO BUY old Mysteries, Science Fiction, Children’s Illustrated, Signed books, EASTON

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press and GOOD condition pre-1965 Saturday Evening Posts and Collier’s Magazines. Call 609619-3480 or email happyheroes@ gmail.com. CASH PAID FOR WORLD WAR II MILITARY ITEMS. Helmets, swords, medals, etc. Call 609581-8290 or email lenny3619@ gmail.com CASH PAID FOR SELMER SAXOPHONES and other vintage models. 609-581-8290 or email lenny3619@gmail.com WANTED: BETTER QUALITY CAMERAS AND PHOTO EQUIPMENT FOUNTAIN PENS AND OLDER WATCHES FAIR PRICES PAID CALL HAL-609689-9651. GARAGE SALES NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE - Saturday 10/5, rain date Sunday 10/6. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multi-house yard sale in Cranbury Brook. 19 Middlesex Blvd., Plainsboro. HOME MAINTENANCE CLEANING SERVICE Affordable rates, reliable, excellent references. Call Patty for free estimate, 609-273-3790. VACATION RENTAL FLORIDA BEACH RENTAL: FORT MYERS BEACH 1br vacation condo on the beach, ﬂexible dates available. Call 609-577-8244 for further information. COMMERCIAL SPACE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. 160 SQUARE FEET Shared waiting room with possible storage and administrative use. Franklin Corner Road in Lawrenceville, NJ. Perfect space for Accountant, Psychiatrist, etc. Please call PETE

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Trimming • Removal • Firewood Hedge Trimming • Stump Removal INSURED

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MENTAL HEALTH AN UNOBSTRUCTED PATH, LOCATED IN CHATSWORTH NJ, OFFERING INTUITIVE READINGS ENHANCED REIKI, TRAUMA RESOLUTION & MANAGEMENT. Individual, Personal, and Confidential Guidance. Over 20 years of dedication to trauma resolution. Enjoy our relaxing art gallery and sculpture garden! Questions or for appointments, email us at PK@ anunobstructedpath.net. Visit us at www.anunobstructedpath.net. BUSINESS FOR SALE SALON FOR SALE- excellent opportunity. Priced to sell. Relocating out of state. Large space, great potential. Call 609462-0188. PERSONAL ARE YOU SINGLE? Try us first! We are an enjoyable alternative to online dating. Sweet Beginnings, 215-949-0370. REAL ESTATE THE KNOWLES HOUSE, a 5 bdrm/3.1 bath stately Federal style manor home w/carriage house rests on 1.22 acres in Yardley borough. Main house features expansive front porch, large brick rear patio, kitchen with upgraded appliances, sunny breakfast room, high ceilings, tall windows, wide moldings and pumpkin pine floors. The carriage house includes spacious guest quarters, gym with spa, 4-car garage, and storage/ workshop space. Close proximity to main roads, train stations and airports. This is a lovely serene haven from the daily hustle. Carole Barocca, 215-378-8397 cell. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, Realtors.

6 Issues $59 PER ISSUE. For more information call 609-396-1511

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at 609-896-3791. ALLENTOWN/HAMILTON BORDER Excellent retail/ professional/ofﬁce space. 920sf includes large open area/ powder&utility rooms. Highly traveled area&very visible location in Globus Plaza. Easy access to NJTP,Rt.130&195. $1395/mth. DiDonato Realty (609)586-2344 Marian Conte BR (609)947-4222 cell. EWING, MERCER COUNTY. PARKING LOT FOR LEASE, Lower Ferry Road. 100 car parking. If interested, call 609-883-7900 or 201-488-4000. INSTRUCTION KATHAK AND BOLLYWOODINDIAN DANCE CLASSES: Kids and adults. All levels. For more information, e-mail daadarts@ gmail.com, call 908-510-2966 or visit www.daadarts.com. ART AND CRAFT CLASSES: Drawing, oils, acrylics, watercolors, traditional Indian crafts, canvas painting, and more. Kids and adults. All levels. Email daadarts@ gmail.com, call 908-510-2966 or visit www.daadarts.com. VIOLIN AND PIANO LESSONS. 25+ years of teaching experience, masters in teaching, bachelors in music performance. In my home in Hopewell or yours. Contact azmusicandtutoring@gmail.com or 609-498-1647. MUSIC LESSONS: Piano, guitar, drum, sax, clarinet, voice, ﬂute, trumpet, violin, cello, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, uke, and more. $32/half hour. Ongoing Music Camps. Free use of an instr. For your trial lesson! Call today! Montgomery 609-924-8282. www. farringtonsmusic.com.

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TAKING AWAY THE KEYS DOESN’T TAKE AWAY THE RISKS… Over two-thirds of all deaths associated with underage drinking are NOT on the roadways. *CDC

EDUCATE. ENGAGE. EMPOWER.

They could...go.... all...the way!

Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25

at at vs. at

Ewing Princeton Steinert

2 PM 7 PM 7 PM Cherry Hill East 6 PM

www.mercercouncil.org

College Access Program Exploration Boys & Girls Clubs is offering career exploration for student members and the public with a series of career presentations and information from local colleges and universities. October 15 - 4pm-6:30pm October 29 - 4pm-6:30pm October 1 - 4pm-6:30pm October 22 4pm-6:30pm October 8 - 4pm-6:30pm

CATE. ENGAGE. EMPOWER.

Please register for these seminars with Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County at www.bgcmercer.org or call main ofﬁce at 609-695-6060 ext 0. Seminars hosted by United Way of Greater Mercer County in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County.

Free College Admissions Essay Writing Seminar October 10 - 4pm-5:30pm

Boys & Girls Clubs, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville, NJ Learn a new approach to writing a compelling college admissions essay. Space is limited.

Free Assistance with College Financial Aid Forms

Boys & Girls Clubs, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville, NJ The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application opens October 1, 2019. High School Juniors and Seniors should apply early for a better chance at college scholarships and financial aid. October 10 - 6pm-7pm October 17 - 5pm-7pm November 14 - 5pm-7pm January 9, 2020 - 5pm-7pm

Free Assistance with College Financial Aid Forms. More Dates and Another Location!

United Way of Greater Mercer County, Crossroads Corporate Center, 3150 Brunswick Pike, Suite 230, Lawrenceville, NJ October 3 - 4pm-7pm November 7 - 4pm-7pm To register call 609-896-1912 or email carrie.pabreza@uwgmc.org

2020 Check www.uwgmc.org for tax locations and times.

Struggling to Make Ends Meet? United Way of Greater Mercer County and Single Stop are partnering to connect you with federal benefits your family needs to thrive. Call an Enroller at 609-637-4917.

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