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The New Jersey State Button Society will lift its pandemic-induced pause button and celebrate its 80th anniversary tri-state button show at the Union Fire Company and Rescue Square Hall in Titusville on Sept. 11. “It’s a very large banquet hall with good lights and ventilation. We’ll feel safe there,” says NJSBS president Barbara Fox about the gathering that will employ COVIDrelated protocols: masks, reduced capacity, open doors, and outdoor tables. Fox doesn’t expect a huge crowd for the free event, just between 25 or 50, attendees, including members from Lawrence and Plainsboro. But she says they will all be big on the small objects bringing them together. The reasons are multi-layered and more than market value, which Fox says can range from 25 cents to $250. One point of collector engagement is the reality that “each button has a story. Its own little history,” says Fox. “Stories come from those who collect buttons — and those who wore the buttons.” Fox puts today’s now common object into a historic perSee BUTTONS, Page 10

Members of the Hopewell Valley Central High School football team stretch in preparation for an indoor practice at the school. on Aug. 11, 2021. The Bulldogs’ season will start away at 7p.m. at Lawrence on Friday, Sept. 3 with the first home game on Friday, Sept. 10 against Notre Dame High School, also at 7 p.m. (Photo by Rich Fisher.)

‘Old-school’ nonprofit helps keep Valley seniors well fed By Rich Fisher

Since the 1970’s, a little organization has been doing big things for Hopewell Township. Based on its acronym, you might even call it a big fish in a small pond. Friends In Service Here — a.k.a. FISH — of Hopewell Valley is a nonprofit organization that delivers prepared meals to homebound seniors and those of any age who are relegated to being home alone due to various circumstances. FISH is not affiliated with Meals on Wheels, which

receives government funding. The amazing organization runs completely on private donations as it serves residents of Hopewell Township and Borough, Pennington and Titusville. It is an entirely volunteer outfit, starting with co-coordinators Benita Wittenborn and Nella Hamtil and treasurer Terri Riley. The remaining volunteers deliver the meals. “This is the most neighborhood, grassroots community organization that ever was in Hopewell Township,” said Wittenborn, who went from

a volunteer in the early 2000’s to a coordinator 10 years ago. “We’re our own 501(c)3, our own little baby nonprofit. We’re kind of old school. We don’t even have a website.” Nearly everything goes by word of mouth, and right now the word on the street is that the FISH needs to be fed, as in it needs more volunteers to deliver meals. There are still approximately 30 folks offering their services once or twice a month, but that number has decreased from the pre-Covid 19 days. See FISH, Page 7

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Many towns within Mercer County saw varying levels of population growth over the last 10 years, according to information released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau. But there were two towns that didn’t grow at all—Lawrence Township and Hopewell Borough. Both towns, in fact, saw small decreases in population—an oddity for this area of Central New Jersey, which had experienced break-neck growth since the mid-1980s. The statistics come from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Summary File, and they provide the first look at detailed information about where people were living as of April 1, 2020. Numbers are available for the nation, states and communities down to the block level. The report also contains information on Hispanic origin, race, age 18 and over, housing occupancy and group quarters. Overall, the report shows that people are increasingly living in cities and the surrounding areas. The population of U.S. metro areas grew by 9% from 2010 to 2020, resulting in 86% of the population living in U.S. metro areas in 2020, comSee CENSUS, Page 12

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I am running for a township seat on the Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education. I am a mental health therapist with a private practice in Hopewell Township and I am also an adjunct professor at Rutgers University School of Social Work. However, my most important role is that of a single mother of a 3-year-old boy who will be entering the school district this year. As a lifelong New Jersey resident, single mother, a business owner, and mental health therapist, I am in a unique position to provide insight and new ideas to further enhance this amazing school district. I am very focused on our children’s social-emotional health, especially during this difficult time. In addition, I am passionate about education and the role it plays in a child’s life. The education children receive early in life will serve as a stable foundation for their many successes currently and in the future. I also want to give a voice to those who may not feel as though they have one. I rent my home in Brandon Farms, and am sensitive to challenges of living on a budget and maximizing

the value we receive for our educational and taxpayer dollars. I’d like to amplify current work seeking a welcoming community to all backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. I’d love to chat with you personally. Message me on Facebook at Kim Stolow for Hopewell Valley School Board, or email kstolow@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and engaging in conversation about how I can help, and why I would be an asset to the school board. Whether you vote early or on election day, Nov. 2, you can find me on the ballot listed in first column, as Kimberly Stolow —- the only candidate identified as “Responsible, Transparent and Effective.” Kim Stolow, Hopewell Township

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Around Town Friends of Hopewell Quarry acquire swim club The Friends of Hopewell Quarry, Inc., a nonprofit organization has succeeded in closing on transactions to purchase the Quarry Swim Club on Crusher Road, as well as the land it is on, with plans to reopen in 2022 as a public swimming hole. The Quarry Swim Club preservation project garnered significant community support similar to campaigns saving St. Michaels Orphanage and the Mount Rose Preserve. The quarry land is now preserved in perpetuity under the NJDEP Green Acres program. The quarry land and swim club was formerly owned by Quarry Enterprises Inc, an S-corporation belonging to Pennington residents Jim and Nancy Gypton. The Gyptons managed the Quarry Swim Club for 32 years while over 600 families enjoyed swimming in the two-acre spring fed lake, and their teenaged children worked as lifeguards and in the snack bar. In 2014 the Gyptons announced they wanted to sell. The Friends of Hopewell Quarry was then formed and engaged in negotiations with the former owner for over 5 years. Finally, on Aug. 2, the parties were able to close.

Community support has been essential to get this done. I thank all present and former Trustees, Scot Pannepacker, Melanie Staff-Parsons, Jana Pika, Mark Kirchner and our general counsel Katherine V. Dresdner, for all their hard work. We look forward to completing this project with NJDEP Green Acres, the Watershed Institute, D&R Greenway Land Trust, and other partners.”

Color Fun Run coming to Hopewell Valley

The Hopewell Quarry Swim Club property had been on the market since 2014. Friends of Hopewell Quarry President J. David Waldman stated: “I am absolutely thrilled that we were able to save this land and continue the

operation of the quarry swim club. Our mission is to make this preserved environmental gem a recreational facility readily available to the public.

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council is set to host a Color Fun Run and Walk at Woolsey Park on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone’s a winner on the all-ages two+ mile course where individuals, teams, and families can walk, run, or anything in between. Participants will pass through five color stations along the route, with volunteer color-blasters showering participants in dyed food-grade dyed cornstarch. Registration is now open. “Color fun runs are inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi that now takes place around the world as a celebration of love, fun, and color,” said Carol

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Sgt. Lincoln Karnoff, Lt. James Rosso and Det. Joe Maccaquano of the Hopewell Township Police Department. Lipson, executive director of the HV Arts Council. “This is a new event for us — one for all ages — to celebrate health and happiness.” The morning will start off with a full-body warm-up led by Arts Council board member Dawn Berman, of The Pennington Studio for Dance. Then, multiple waves of runners and walkers will be sent onto the fun-run course passing through five color blast stations. The course ends with a closing celebration dance party, a short performance by dancers from The Pennington Studio for Dance, and a group color toss finale. Special recognition will be given to individuals or teams with the wackiest get-up! Shaved ice will be available for purchase. Tickets start at $20. For tickets, FAQs, and more, visit hvartscouncil. org/colorfunrun. Must register by Sept. 10, 2021. Woolsey Park is at 221 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville.

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Hopewell Township held a celebration on Friday, Aug. 13 during which police director Robert Karmazin recognized the accomplishments of members of the Hopewell Township Police force. Lt. James Rosso, Sgt. Joseph Maccaquano, Sgt. Lincoln Karnoff, and Sgt. Robert Sparano were honored for their recent promotions. Sgt. Louis Vastola, Sgt. Chris Vaccarino, and Patrolman Mike Peterson received the Valor Award. The Valor Award is given to officers who exhibit an act of outstanding bravery in the line of duty. Patrolman Mike Peterson and Patrolman Vinny Amabile were recognized with Life Saving Awards. The Life Saving Award is given to officers who provide emergency lifesaving medical attention before more advanced medical personnel arrive. Two members of the force were recognized for completing advanced education programs. Patrolman

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Sandy Ferner graduated from Widener University Delaware Law School with honors and Det. Alexis Mirra received her master of arts in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The ceremony took place in front of the Hopewell Township Municipal Building.

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After being closed for a year and a half, the Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography Gallery in Hopewell is ready to reopen with its first exhibit of the year. The Members Welcome Back exhibition is set to be on view at the gallery from Sept. 18 to Oct. 24. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18 at noon. There will also be an artist meet-and-greet on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibition will feature works by all of the member artists: John Clarke, Pennington; Alice Grebanier, Branchburg; Larr y Parsons, Princeton; Charles Miller, Ringoes; Philip “Dutch” Bagley, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; Martin Schwartz, East Windsor; Joel Blum, East Windsor; John Stritzinger, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; Mar y Leck, Kendall Park; Barbara Warren, Yardley, Pennsylvania; David Ackerman, Hopewell; and Bennett Povlow, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. “We all are very excited to be sharing our work with in-person viewers within the comfort of our gallery, after a year of only showing works virtually,” says gallery member Charles Miller. In addition to the exhibition, artists will also have portfolios of work available for viewing. Gallery 14 plans to offer an ongoing series of exhibits throughout the year featuring individual members as well as guest artists. The gallery is located at 14 Mercer Str. in Hopewell and is open on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Appointments can also be made to view the show at other times. See NEWS, Page 6

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Hopewell Valley Girl Scouts, from Brownies to Ambassadors, participating in a spotted lanternfly workshop at Hopewell Borough Park this summer. NEWS continued from Page 5 More information about Gallery 14 and its exhibitions is online at gallery14.org.

Girl Scouts make spotted lanternfly traps The Hopewell Valley Girl Scouts attended a workshop this summer to learn about the invasive spotted lanternfly. They learned about the harmful insects, discovered in 2014 in Pennsylvania, that have since spread into New Jersey. The pests destroy vegetation by feeding on the sap of more than 70 different plant species, including grapevines, maples and black walnut trees. Their feeding causes significant stress to plants, which leads to decreased health and even death. With an online educational tutorial published by the Penn State University Extension office, the girls learned to build traps that can capture the bugs without harming beneficial insects or other wildlife, such as birds. The trap is made with a collection of items (both recycled and purchased) and attached to a tree. On the web: hovalgirlscouts.org.

Hopewell Presbyterian to hold annual rummage sale Sept. 16-18 Hopewell Presbyterian Church plans to host its annual Giant Rummage Sale at the church from Thursday, Sept. 16 to Saturday, Sept. 18. Items that will be for sale are expected to include gently used housewares, china, furniture, linens, jewelry, clothes, small appliances, books, toys, seasonal items and more. Those interested can drop off donations at the church from 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12 through noon on Wedsnesday, Sept. 15. The church is not accepting shoes, plastic cups or

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bottles with advertising, magazines, textbooks, upholstered furniture, encyclopedias, computers, typewriters, mattresses or large appliances. Anyone with a question about a donation can call (609) 577-8819. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday (outside opens at 8:30 a.m.), and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Saturday is bag day, during which shoppers can fill a bag for $5. Organizers say that proceeds from the sale are used to support local and worldwide mission projects. Hopewell Presbyterian Church is located at the intersection of Broad and Louellen Streets in Hopewell Borough. For more information, call 609466-0758 or visit hopewellpresbyterian.org.

14th annual Tour des Arts set for Sept. 25-26 The Hopewell Tour des Arts will return for another season this month in and around Hopewell Borough. Each year, local artists open their studios to visitors during the tour. Maps of participating artists will e available at the Hopewell Train Station, where the works of several participating artists will also be on display. All studios are within 20 minutes of the train station. The tour is set for Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists expected to participate this year include Cecile Bruck, Guy Ciarcia, James Dashcund, Lynn Ebeling, Scott Grossman, Beth Ann Judge, Joy Kreves, Susan MacQueen, Charles McCollough, Karen McLean, Grant Peterson, Erika Rachel, Eric Schultz, Armanda Sosa, Ric Stang, Sally Stang, Alan Taback, Mayfield Williams, Ellie Wyeth and Ivia Skye Yavelow. More information about the tour is online at hopewelltourdesarts.com.

FISH continued from Page 1 “We got messed up with Covid; a lot of our volunteers got scared,” Wittenborn said. “They were taking care of people who were compromised and all that. We were doing fine, Covid hit and a lot of people left us. They needed to step down because they were taking care of their elderly parents, or they didn’t want to go to the market. And it wasn’t just us of course. That was the way of the world with everyone. We understood.” And while 30 may seem like a decent number, more helpers are always needed due to the fluidity of volunteers. Some stick with it for years, others come and go. The “work” is simple, as it entails picking up the meals at the Pennington Quality Market in the morning, and delivering them to their destinations between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Three volunteers are needed each day — one for the Pennington/Titusville route, one for the Hopewell Boro/Township route and one to serve as a dispatcher. “It’s all very low key, we tell all the volunteers you only do what you want to do,” Wittenborn said. “A lot of them ask ‘Do I have to go to board meetings? Do I have to do this or that?’ They don’t have to do any of that. You do your volunteer thing once or twice a month and feel good about it. It’s all very chill. I don’t want anyone to feel like they have to show up at some big charity event. We’re a small, neighborhood thing and that’s why people like to volunteer. They show up at the Pennington Market, pick up their meals and they’re on their way.” The PQM looms large in the operation, as owners Mike and Barbara Rothwell provide both lunch and dinner at a cost to FISH of just around $7. The market provides and prepares the meals. Each lunch includes a sandwich, cup of soup, dinner roll and fruit; while a typical hot meal might feature a chicken breast, rice pilaf and a side vegetable. “This is truly a nod to the Rothwell family,” Wittenborn said. “This is a family owned market, not some big Shop-Rite or Stop ‘N Shop. They are literally the nicest and most philanthropic people and are so generous to us. They’re amazing. They could charge us maybe three or four times the amount that they do.” That savings is passed on to those who receive the meals. They are charged a nominal fee and, in some cases, if they can prove financial hardship will receive the meal for free. Due to Covid concerns, when the meals arrive, they are left on the doorstep and the recipients are informed that lunch is served. That is altered from the usual routine, in which the

deliverers like to stay for a while and engage in conversation while making their drop. “Right now we still can’t do everything we want to do,” Wittenborn said. “The goal is to provide a nutritious meal and also talk to the people who are receiving it. Just like ‘Hey how’s the weather.’ Some don’t want to talk, some will talk to you for three hours. Some of these older folks are happy to see you. The person delivering the meal might be their one contact of the day. They want to sit down and talk a while. It’s like a human contact thing. “But with Covid we’re doing things with masks on, putting the meal on a table or a chair on their front porch. We talk through windows, through screen doors, we want to say hello, make sure they’re OK. It usually goes way beyond the meal. But you have to be conscious with Covid. Now we’re doing very little besides serving a meal. That’s kind of a bummer for us, because we can’t connect with them as much as we want to.” Nevertheless, it still provides volunteers a warm feeling knowing that they are doing something to help those in need. Wittenborn’s mom did it in the 1980s, and her son did it while a senior at Hopewell Valley Central High School two years ago. “For a few hours a month, they can feel good because they know they’ve done something for the community,” said Wittenborn, who noted that most volunteers are in their 60s and 70s but anyone with a driver’s license and money to pay for gas for their trips can offer their services. Aside from people lending help, there are also those who provide monetary aid through generous donations. “We have a really nice grant from Bristol Meyers Squibb,” Wittenborn said. “We have private donors; some extremely generous local people who donate to us. A lot of them come from a family member who have received meals for their parents or in-laws. After they see what we do they give us a donation.” One very generous donor provided a check for $10,000. “That’s a godsend,” Wittenborn said. “That can literally help keep us going for two years. They’re extremely generous. They believe in us.” In looking at what FISH does, it would be hard not to believe. Anyone looking to volunteer for Friends In Service Here, or who knows of someone who needs their help, can call the organization’s direct number at 609-737-9123. They can also call Randi Knechel of Hopewell Township Senior Services at (609) 537-0236 to recommend a meal recipient.

3 volunteers each day pick up lunches at Pennington Quality Market in the morning, then help deliver them between 11 and 1.

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What You Need to Know Trenton Water Works is committed to continuously supplying residences and businesses in our five-municipality service area with water that meets and exceeds federal and state regulatory requirements. Water samples are taken and analyzed hourly to ensure compliance with safe drinking water regulations. To maintain high water quality, TWW technicians will be working in your neighborhoods at different intervals, starting on September 1 and ending on December 31. This work will occur during the business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and in the evenings and on weekends. Technicians will operate valves, open fire hydrants, and use specialized equipment to flush water mains of aged water. Service-area residents may experience lower water pressure and see brown water at the tap, a condition remedied by running a cold tap until the water runs clear. We do not cut off the water supply to customers during flushing. To learn more about this standard water-industry practice, please call TWW's Office of Communications and Community Relations at (609) 989-3033.

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BUTTONS cont. from Page 1 spective when the object now connected with women and sewing was a manly symbol of power and wealth. That was especially true in eras before the Industrial Revolution when, says Fox, “in Europe, men wore painted and gold buttons. It was the men who were the peacocks. Louis XIV had 1,300 buttons on his tunics. It was said (French King) Francis I wore 30,000 gold buttons on his waistcoat and supposedly other royalty tried to match or exceed that number. If a man had a gambling debt, he could snip a button off his waistcoat to pay the debt.” With such royal interest, it isn’t a surprise that “France was known for beautiful enamel buttons and carved shell,” says Fox, adding that it was Birmingham, England, that later became “the button center of the world in the 19th century.” Fox says soon button production increased with “48 different types of materials, ranging from horns and hooves to coconuts.” So did their ability to hold stories, including buttons with pictures. For example, Fox says, when women started wearing buttons

they wore some that showed images of place traveled or showing their hobbies. Others sported bright images from fairytales, religious and mythical figures, children misbehaving, and the inevitable naughty scene, such as the intoxicated nudes in a brewery metal button Fox shows during NJSBS presentations. Then there are the dark stories about manufacturing and practices that had children working 12 hour days alongside their mothers and fathers. “By dividing the labor, using 50 to 80 steps to make one button, (manufacturers) could employ children barely out of the cradle’ for simple tasks, like stacking disks,” notes Fox. Some aspects of button making eventually became associated with women who during the 1920s were employed to cover and card cloth buttons and solder shanks, the metal loop attached to the button’s back. Then there are personal stories connected to family members who may have accumulated buttons for home use or just because they were attractive. As Fox says, “Many (col-

Button collectors like jewelry maker Susan Freeman will be at the Titusville button show this September. lectors) begin their button hobby because of their emotional attachment to a relative’s button box.” To make her point, Fox says, “Working with my grandmother’s buttons connects me to her. As a preschooler I loved to ‘help’ her

by polishing the metal buttons that pictured everything from fables to insects.” Incidentally, although her grandmother was based in Millbourne, Pennsylvania, Fox grew up in Baltimore, where her parents did cancer research.

Years before becoming a button club president, she majored in English but spent most of her time choreographing dance at Duke University (Class of 1961). She merged the two disciplines when she became a dance reporter. When she, her late IBM employee husband, and three children moved to Princeton in 1981, she freelanced for the Trenton Times and worked part-time in Mercer County Community College’s community relations office. In the mid-1980s, she started writing for U.S. 1 and eventually became its longtime senior editor. *** Fox says she got the button bug 15 years ago when her mother died and Fox inherited her grandmother’s collection. “I didn’t begin to investigate or love buttons until about 10 years ago, and now I’m president of the New Jersey State Buttons Society,” she says. Fox’s grandmother, Myrtle Harris Yerkes, began to collect in the 1940s when button collection was new hobby. The college educated wife of a justice of the peace had attended a presentation on

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the topic, saw other women with collections, and thought of the comparable stash of buttons she had accumulated at home. “She had a strong sense of competition that was unfulfilled, so she entered her buttons in competitions,” says Fox. “My take is that she was a club woman, had a college education, and wore a corset every day of her life. She was constrained by her upper class expectations. She did not need to work. Yet she had a desire to excel. I still have her blue ribbons.” Fox notes that fellow or sister members of NJSBS have their own personal paths and involvement with buttons. For example, she says Lawrence resident Herbert Klei encountered his first collectible button when he was sifting dirt for his garden. It was yellow metal and looked very old and struck him as from the colonial era. “Wanting to know more,” says Fox, “he found the website of the New Jersey State Button Society (NJSBS), and had his questions answered by one of the nation’s leading experts on military and uniform buttons, Johnson Frazier” (who will be participating in the September event). The Newport, New Jersey, expert told Kei he found a one-piece gilt button used extensively from the 1820s until around 1850, called a “golden age” button because of the probably London made object’s bright gilt finish. Fox also points to Lawrencevillebased “button artist” and collector Helene Plank, who will display a new work made of buttons at the Titusville show. In a statement, Planks says, “I’ve been a long-time admirer of buttons since I was a child. I played with those little treasures from my mom’s button tin, and later used buttons when I knitted garments. I’ve always considered buttons to be miniature works of art -- a wonderful variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Times change, but my love of buttons has not.” According to Fox, Planks uses recycled materials and “has created more than 20 prize-winning button mosaics, each using from 1,700 to 1,900 buttons bought at yard sales or that were donated. Rather than damage the buttons with glue, she sews each button to the canvas, using same color thread. Plank also has a collection of vintage buttons and is the president of Mercer County Buttoniers, which meets at the Lawrence Library.” She also recently reaped some recognition. As announced on her Facebook page, “All Buttoned Up,” she recently won an award from the Mercer County Senior Art Exhibition and was the topic of a two page article in July’s National Button Society Newsletter. Fox also mentions several others. Plainsboro resident, NJSBS member, and jewelry maker Susan Freeman “began designing with buttons when she discovered a bag of red abalone buttons at the Columbus flea market,” says Fox. And Princeton NJSBS Nancy Beatty calls herself a “button

fancier” who got hooked after attending a Fox presentation and went to one of the Titusville shows. The above NJSBS members show an enthusiasm for buttons and collecting that has a history in the region. “The NJSBS was one of the first formed in 1941,” says Fox. “Collecting wasn’t a formal hobby until 1939. There was an article in hobby magazine and general button collecting ballooned from there.” Fox believes the effort was helped because “women had loads of buttons. When they got married they had charm buttons” and “as soon as WWII was over, dealers were able to siphon off valuable buttons form European and sell them to Americans.” Putting the focus on the state, Fox says, “New Jersey was the home of several famous collectors who wrote the seminal books on collecting. That includes Lillian Smith Albert and her husband, Dewey Albert. They lived in Hightstown.” A 1964 New York Times article calls Lillian Albert “a national authority,” “one of the principal researchers among the 2,000 persons in this country who collect, categorize, and treasure buttons with loop shanks, and “the author of four books on button collecting and editor of the bimonthly bulletin of the National Button Society.” Her husband was described as “a retired high school teacher, (who) also collects buttons, specializing in military uniform buttons.” The Alberts wee friends with another regional power button couple, Vivian and George Ertell of Flemington. The former is the late author of 1973 book “The Colorful World of buttons” and once maintained a “Viviane Beck Ertell button Museum” that boasted objects from the collection of important French historian HenriRene d’Allemagne. *** Fox, a self-defined “button evangelist,” says she is looking forward to the upcoming show and the resumption of other button society events so she can “introduce people the fascinating world that buttons offer.” She says, “Before Covid, I gave programs at libraries and quilting groups. And after each talk we would distribute free buttons to the participants and let them chose buttons to put on a tray. The act of choosing buttons and fastening them on a card or tray is the first step turning someone into a button collector. At the show we’re going to give everyone a card with punch holes and wires and let them chose the buttons to put on the card.” And why not? As Fox says, “We need more people to collect buttons to keep this 80 year old organization alive. And I know the collectors are out there.” New Jersey State Button Society’s 80th Birthday Show, “Together Again,” Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad hall, 1396 River Road, Titusville, Sept, 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. CDC protocols followed. (609) 759-4804 or newjerseystatebuttonsociety.com.

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CENSUS continued from Page 1 pared to 85% in 2010. “Many counties within metro areas saw growth, especially those in the south and west. However, as we’ve been seeing in our annual population estimates, our nation is growing slower than it used to,” said Marc Perry, a senior demographer at the Census Bureau. “This decline is evident at the local level where around 52% of the counties in the United States saw their 2020 Census populations decrease from their 2010 Census populations.” Overall, the population in Mercer County grew by 5.7% from 366,515 to 387,340—an increase of 20,825. This was a slower rate of growth than over the last 30 years. By comparison, the county grew by 35,000 residents from 2000-2010, and 25,499 from 1990- 2000. The numbers also show that the county became more diverse. The white population decreased by 20.7% from 225,012 to 178,447. There was a small .9% increase in the Black population from 74,320 to 74,993; and a 48.2% increase in the number of Asians from 32,752 to 48,537. The Hispanic/Latino population was the other group that saw the largest increase in Mercer County. That number went from 55,319 in 2010 to 84,177 in 2020, a 52.2% increase. Other categories were: American Indian, from 1,194 to 2,442 (104.5%); Pacific Islander, from 295 to 206 (-30.2%); Two or more races, from 10,087 to 33,143 (228.6%); and Other,

from 22,856 to 49,572 (6.2%). The report also lists information on housing. The total number of housing units in Mercer increased by 7,273, from 143,169 to 150,442, an increase of 5.1%. Slightly more than 11,000 of those units are listed as being unoccupied. The total population in group quarters in 2020 was 19,477, which includes 12,268 in college/university housing, 3,414 in adult correctional facilities and 1,632 in nursing homes. The Mercer County numbers are similar to those for the state of New Jersey, which also saw a population increase of 5.7% to 9.28 million people over the last decade. The racial and ethnic diversity of the state increased. There was a 7.6% reduction in the number of white people to 4.82 million, while there were increases in all other categories. Overall, New Jersey is about 52% white. There was a 28.8% increase in the Hispanic/Latino population, to just over 2 million, a 1.2% increase in the Black population to 1.22 million, and a 30.9% increase in the number of Asians to 950,090. People identifying as Two or More races or ethnicities grew by 275% to 903,494, and those identifying as Other grew by 87.4% to 1.05 million. *** Lawrence Township saw the biggest population reduction in the county, going from 33,472 in 2010 to 33,077 in 2020—a decrease of 395 people (-1.2%).

According to the population/ethnicity statistics, the white population in town reduced by 4,431, from 22,322 to 18,891, a 19% decrease. Increases included: Hispanic or Latino, 1,184 people, from 2,503 to 3,687 (47.3%); Asian, 11,171 people, from 4,721 to 5,892 (24.8%); Two or more, 1,640 people, from 819 to 2,450 (199.1%); Black, 295 people, from 3,602 to 3,897 (8.2%); and Other, 945 people, from 913 to 1858 (103.5%). Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski commented on the statistics. “The very slight decline in population as shown in the 2020 U.S. Census suggests that the community maintains a consistent population level given that we are and have been essentially built out since the last census,” Nerwinski said. “The 2020 census was conducted during a world health pandemic and at a time when the political climate may have caused some from our diverse community to not participate. “The importance of the census cannot be overestimated, and our community did an excellent job in getting the count that we did.” In terms of residential housing, the community is essentially built out, which is borne out by the fact that Lawrence saw very few houses built over the last 10 years. According to the Census Bureau report, there was an increase of only 29 housing units in town, from 13,239 to 13,268. A total of 718 of those units are identified as being vacant. The population in group quarters

is 2,209, with 260 of those in nursing homes and 1,949 in college/university housing. *** The other community with a population decrease was Hopewell Borough. The number of people living there went down by four people over the last decade, from 1,922 to 1,918 (-0.2%). Like Lawrence Township, the Borough saw a small increase in the number of housing units—from 817 in 2010 to 828 in 2020 (1.3%). The Census Bureau reports 41 of those units being vacant. The municipality with the most growth percentage-wise was Robbinsville, which grew by 1,834 people (13.4%). The population went from 13,642 to 15,476. The number of housing units in Robbinsville increased by 410 from 5,687 to 5,277 (7.8%). There are 208 houses reported as being vacant. West Windsor Township was another fast-growing community. The population there increased by 8.7% from 27,165 to 29,518, an increase of 2,353 people. The town saw an increase of 1,052 housing units from 9,810 to 10,862 (10.7%). A total of 493 units are listed as being vacant. The City of Trenton also saw growth over the last decade. The population grew from 84,913 to 90,871 (7%), a total of 5,913 residents. That’s a stark change from the previous decade, when the population decreased by 490 See CENSUS, Page 17

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what’s happening Back to stage & school Fall is coming, and with it hints of a return some sort of normalcy. Students in the region’s schools — many of which are highlighted in the special Back to School section starting on page 13 — are preparing to return to fulltime, in-person classroom instruction for the first time in more than a year. And cultural venues, from museums to theaters to concert halls, are equally hopeful that they will be welcoming audiences back to their galleries and auditoriums for live, in-person art, music, and theater. Dan Aubrey has a preview sampling of what’s to come this season beginning on page 4. But some venues aren’t waiting for fall. The Marie L. Matthews Art Gallery at the D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center in Princeton, is in the midst of its first in-person exhibit in more than a year. The aptly titled “Recovery” is a juried exhibit offered in partnership with the Garden State Watercolor Society (GSWCS), is on view by appointment through October 17. An outdoor awards ceremony and reception is set for Friday, September 10. In addition to the juried exhibit, members of GSWCS also have more than 100 “mini-paintings” illustrating aspects of the Delaware River on view in the education center’s lobby. drgreenway.org. Continuing the nature theme is Princeton’s Mor ven Museum and Garden, whose current exhibit, “In Nature’s

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Realm: The Art of Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh,” is on view through January 9, 2022. The exhibit examines the work of Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh, the great-great-grandson of Rutgers’ (then Queens College’s) first president. Hardenbergh was a self-taught artist and ornithologist who split his time between New Brunswick and the Jersey Shore, where he would collect and preserve birds to be submitted as specimens to biologists at Princeton University. His paintings depicting birds were both scientifically accurate and well regarded by art enthusiasts during his lifetime (1856 to 1915). A gallery walk with Tom VanNostrand, a collector of Hardenbergh’s works, is set for Saturday, September 25. Entry to the museum, open Wednesdays through Sundays, cost $10. morven.org. And at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, the 60-year retrospective of works by American sculptor Bruce Beasley remains on view through January 9, 2022. Beasley is known for his monumental works in cast iron, stainless steel, and aluminum, but also for his incorporation of modern technology, such as the use of virtual reality modeling, into his process. Timed admission tickets, $18, are required to visit the sculpture garden. groundsforsculpture.org.

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from the cover Venues offer art and hope for an uncertain new season By Dan Aubrey The region’s art and culture venues are getting ready to get back to show business after a year where the spotlight was focused on the pandemic. And while there are some lingering questions of whether the shows will go or what social distancing protocols will be practiced, area presenters are cautiously optimistic and raising the curtains on some serious talent — much of it homegrown. Here’s a sampling of just some of the numerous fall events coming our way this fall.

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The Hopewell Theater reopens its live concert series with a Friday, September 10, performance by Hopewell’s nationally known singer-songwriter Danielia Cotton. Also featured in the event marking the theater’s fourth anniversary are New York guitarist Matt Beck and Spin Doctors founder and drummer Aaron Comess. The festivities start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $36.

Singer-songwriter Danielia Cotton, left, headlines the start of Hopewell Theater’s live concert series on Friday, September 10. Bordentown’s David White, right, is among the playwrights contributing to Passage Theatre’s community-centric season. Pyrenesia with Alex Adus also hit the stage in September. The Lambertville-based quartet and creator of the CD “Off-Beat Symphony” are noted for

their manouche (or gypsy) and middleEuropean inspired sound. They’ll be joined by Lehigh/Delaware Valley connected performer Adus. Look for them

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The Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton hosts ‘Blippi The Musical,’ above, based on the popular children’s YouTube sensation. Above right, Anita Wise is featured in Hopewell Theater’s ‘Salami’s East Coast Comedy: Living Legends of Laughter’ show on Thursday, September 23. At right, the Bordentown Historical Society’s popular ‘Harrowing History’ series returns from September 18 through November 6.

Theater Stages The capital city-based Passage Theatre Company is presenting a “Trenton Makes” season of works created by artists and residents of the Trenton community for the Trenton community. “Not only are all of the shows set in Trenton, but they are all world premieres that were developed at Passage over the past several years,” says artistic director C. Ryanne Domingues. The company is using a cautious approach to returning to live theater during the current stage of the pandemic and is opening its season with a Writers’ Roundtable. The “behind-thescenes” event is a preview of a year by several of the playwrights creating it. That includes Bordentown writer David White. The donation-requested presentation is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 25. Then it’s time for the annual seasonal fundraiser performance. This year’s stage event is “A Christmas Carol” — performed by two Passage performers and a box of props. The date is Sunday, December 11. Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. 609-3920766. www.passagetheatre.org. *** The Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton hosts “Blippi The Musical,” based on the popular children’s YouTube sensation. The all-ages production features skits, dancing, and the singing of 13 family-friendly songs. The from-screento-stage show is set for Friday, September 17. Cure Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton 609-656-3200. www.cureinsurancearena.com. *** The Bordentown Historical Society’s “Harrowing History,” the popular performance series based on true-life sto-

ries of area crime and passion, returns on Saturday, September 18. After the success of last year’s debut, the BHS’s creative team is promising to offer six tales of “mayhem, murder, and mystery.” Presentations take place at the café space of the City of Bordentown’s newly acquired Divine Word Missionaries, located at the site where Joseph Bonaparte built his mansion. Shows run through November 6. Bordentown Historical Society. Presenting at Divine Word Missionaries. 609-298-1740. bordentownhistory.org/ harrowing-history. *** Hopewell Theater is also getting into the act by presenting live theatrical performances and standup comedy. Here’s what’s on tap: “Salami’s East Coast Comedy: Living Legends of Laughter: Featuring Anita Wise.” Joining the Mercer County based Tonight Show, Evening at the Improv, and “Seinfeld” regular are national stand up headliner Mike Eagan and impressionist, musician, and comedian Gary Delena, a former Hopewell resident. Thursday, September 23. The 50+ Comedy Tour of popular comedians over the age of 50. Hosted by Paul Anthony, a regular New York comedy presence, the Hopewell stop features Robin Fox, a Bridgewater, resident who after spending “17 years as a full-time mom and dieting” became a comedian and carries some weight in the New York and national comic clubs. Thursday, September 30. “Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the Titanic,” October 10. New York City-based performer Deborah Jean Templin brings the story of the Titanic disaster alive through the voices of witnesses found in diaries, letters, and interviews. The production features costumes, characterizations, and original musical. Sunday, October 10.

“Dudes Interrupted” is a night of comedy featuring Brain Cichocki and Marc Kaye. In addition to his standup comedy career, Cichocki is also an actor and film director. He was raised in Trenton where, according to his biography, he “gained a broad education in human behavior as he moved in and out of many circles filled with mixed cultures and observing varying degrees of racial/ethnic tension.” Kaye is an East Coast comic circuit regular whose topics include “growing up differently,” child rearing, marriage, and divorce. Friday, October 15. “Anybody!,” presented by the New York based hip-hop improv team North Coast, mixes rap and improv comedy and relishes riffs on historic figures from Nikola Tesla to Louisa May Alcott. Saturday, November 13. “The Quickest Thinkers in Comedy: Baker & Mark” is the New York improv duo focused on its “never insulting or attacking” brand of humor. They bring their show honed in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and on cruise lines to Hopewell on Friday, November 26. Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell. 609-466-1964. www. HopewellTheater.com.

Visual Art Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton will augment its usual schedule of sculpture exhibitions, such as the current one featuring national sculptor Bruce Beasley, with the premiere of its multisensory “The Night Forms Series” in November. Part of a two-year partnership with Klip Collective, the light and sound project was specifically designed for GFS’s 42 acres of sculpture and landscape design. Klip Collective is a Philadelphiabased creative studio that uses projection mapping, lighting, and sound design to create immersive sensory experiences. Founded in 2003 by media artist Ricardo Rivera, it has collaborated with the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C., Philadelphia Museum of Art, Center for Contemporary Art in Moscow, Sundance Film Festival’s New Frontier, and Longwood Gardens. The first commission, “Night Forms: dreamloop,” will feature more than a dozen designs by Rivera that bring visitors into a “visual and sonic landscape.” The evening presentations will

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‘Constant Repeating Themes,’ an exhibit of photographs by noted street art photographer and Ewing resident Aubrey Kauffman, is on view at the Arts Council of Princeton from September 11 through October 9. Pictured above is ‘Break of Dawn.’ Ricardo Rivera, right, is the founder of the Klip Collective, which brings its ‘Night Forms: dreamloop’ installation to Hamilton’s Grounds For Sculpture in November. ARTS, continued from Page 5

Join us September 28, 2021, 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake for an event with representatives from the State of New Jersey to discuss the new plastic bag legislation and its impact on Mercer County businesses. In addition, you will hear from representatives from the New Jersey Clean Communities Council and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on programs and incentives to improve your business’s bottom line and impact on the environment. Please contact the Mercer County Office of Economic Development at (609) 989-6555 or businessadvocate@mercercounty.org for registration and program details.

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expand the sculpture garden’s hours and serve as a winter attraction. November 26 through February 28. Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. 609-586-0616. www. groundsforsculpture.org. *** The Arts Council of Princeton’s visual art season opens in September with Aubrey J. Kauffman’s “Constant Repeating Themes.” A prominent, award-winning street art photographer and former New Jersey Network photo journalist based in Ewing, Kauffman says: “The themes of urban landscape and man’s impact on the environment have long intrigued me both artistically and intellectually. I witness this in constructions as simple as building façades in a strip mall to the deserted athletic fields in parks and playgrounds. I seek to contrast and compare the interactions of natural and man-made elements.” On view September 11 through October 9, with an opening reception set for September 11. “Talk to Me,” a visual conversation between New Hope-based painter Janet Filomeno and Hoboken artist Katherine Parker, follows. The works and exhibition were born when the two artists met by chance 25 years ago, became friends, and shared ideas. And while each continued to paint and show extensively in the New York/ New Jersey area, their studio visits over the years became “an important touchstone for each, a means of trying out and sharing new work, of examining challenges.” October 16 through November 20. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Classical Music The Princeton Symphony Orchestra, one of the few regional performing arts groups to maintain presentations over the past year, opens its season in September with two outdoor — bring your own chair — chamber concerts at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton. The first is the Jasper String Quartet. The Philadelphia ensemble and professional quartet-in-residence at Temple University will perform works by American composer Florence Price and French composer Maurice Ravel. Thursday, September 16. The Exponential Ensemble, based in New York City, follows with a concert featuring works by less familiar 20th and 21st century composers, including the late New Jersey resident Ulysses Kay and contemporary American artist Valerie Coleman. Thursday, September 23. The orchestra gets serious in October when it heads to Princeton’s McCarter Theater where maestro Rossen Milanov conducts “Mendelssohn & Beethoven.” The program features Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto performed by 25-year-old Seattle-born violinist Simone Porter. Other selections include Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony and New York City-born Jessie Montgomery's “Banner,” written in 2014 as a tribute to the 200th anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Sunday, October 3. The Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Performing at Morven Museum & Garden and McCarter Theater. 609-4970020. www.princetonsymphony.org.

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(orchestra) played it with artistry, passion, and compassion.” Thursday, October 23. Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey, War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. 609-558-2292. www.capitalphilharmonic.org. *** This cultural season is unlike any other, so remember to check event organizers’ websites for possible pandemic-related changes, protocols, and additional events. And remember to check Community New Service website for more offerings and updates. www. communitynews.org.

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tion Center. He has worked for Chef Jose Garces and at DiBruno Brothers in Philadelphia, among others, and has been at Rat’s for 3 years. Freedman says that Potironne Company — the supplier of Rat’s escargots — provides wild Burgundy snails to some of the top restaurants in the country and world. He was working at Beau Monde back in 2000 when he met Potironne owner Douglas “The Snailman” Dussault in France, and learned the story about Potironne’s origins. “[Dussault] was a chef who worked at Taillevent and started selling snails to Daniel Boulud and other top chefs and restaurants,” Freedman says. “I tried a can, and have been using them ever since,” Freedman says. Freedman says the texture, size and shape of Potironne escargots are superior to any others, and says other brands do not take the time Potironne does to cook the snails in broth with fresh bay leaves, hand-cut carrots and aromatics. “The way the snails are raised on old grape vines is similar to how they grow in the wild. Many people are turned off by the rubbery texture of snails — but that is because they have never tasted ones of this quality,” he says. On the web: ratsrestaurant.com.

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By Bob Thomas, Head of The Laurel School of Princeton The thought of your child having a learning difference often strikes fear and concern from parents who believe their child may get left behind because of their learning difference. Periodically, that happens with some public and independent schools, who are not equipped with the resources and trained teachers to meet the needs of these children. However, parents should feel assured there are outstanding independent schools dedicated to educating their children and recognizing their strengths and potential. Students with learning differences have unique challenges that impact their ability to learn. It doesn’t mean they can’t learn; it only means they need strategies and tools to help them manage their learning styles. Empowering students with language-based learning differences to discover

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Bob Thomas, head of The Laurel School of Princeton ability to organize and prioritize complex information, shift flexibly, access working memory, and selfmonitor. The Laurel School of Princeton provides a safe, supportive environment encouraging creativity and risk-taking. No child should feel bad about themselves or struggle needlessly because a school can’t accommodate their learning needs. The Laurel School of Princeton “sees” your child, and, more importantly, we help your children see themselves. The Laurel School of Princeton, 800 North Road, Hopewell. 609-566-6000. www. laurelschoolprinceton.org. See ad, page 14.

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Home of the Iron Mikes Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy, Inc. at McCorristin Campus is a pre-K through 12th grade not-for-profit Independent school in Hamilton. The Academy has been leading the way since 1962 with outstanding academics, championship sports teams, and a safe, positive, nurturing environment where every student can grow and succeed. Outstanding Quality Pre-K through 12 Education. At Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy, Inc., our students excel. Classes are sized to allow teachers to provide individualized attention and support. The upper school graduation and college acceptance rate is routinely 100 percent. The average amount of college scholarships/grants extended that graduates receive range from $50$70K per student. The Academy also offers a challenging college preparatory program, awardwinning robotics & STEM program, a state-of-the-art computer lab, outstanding athletic programs,

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trade or craft, vocational education is offered through the Mercer County Technical Schools. Be an ‘Iron Mike’ for a Day. Interested students are encouraged to come visit the Academy and be an ‘Iron Mike’ for a Day. You’ll get the chance to shadow a current TCPA Student Ambassador, attend classes together, interact with teachers and students, and gain valuable exposure to other facets of daily activities, course work, and life at TCPA. TCPA Commitment and Dedication. TCPA is dedicated and committed to inspiring excellence and changing lives forever. It is our mission to provide an outstanding, safe, empowering, and nurturing learning experience and vital services for all young people by promoting innovative proven teaching methods and technologies. We also embrace service, diversity, inclusion, and acceptance for all. We are proud of our history, we are proud of our students, and we are excited to educate future generations at Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy, Inc., for many years to come. “lt’s a Great Day to be an Iron Mike!” * “Project Lead the Way” STEM

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Hamilton Area YMCA Serving the Community for More Than 70 Years The Hamilton Area YMCA was born of a need to serve children and families in the community and 70 years on, they’re still doing that, and so much more. Led by their history-making female CEO, Diana Zita, the inclusive organization accomplishes its mission through programs that nurture the potential of young people, improve individual health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back to the community and support our neighbors. Over the last 70 years, the Y has transformed from a small organization providing programming, summer camp and child care at sites including schools and churches to an organization of nearly 12,000 members (prepandemic). The organization has two facilities – the JKR Branch in the center of Hamilton and the Sawmill Branch in the more rural Yardville area of town – and, has expanded and adjusted its program offerings over the last

seven decades to ensure that they consistently serve the everchanging needs of the community. Some of the programs the Hamilton Area YMCA offers are timeless, the things that our community will always need, such as: • Child Care • Swim Lessons • Summer Camp • Group Exercise Classes • Wellness Center • Youth Sports In recent years, the Hamilton Area YMCA has expanded to ensure that they reach every

member of the community. This led to the creation of programs that address friends and neighbors with specific health or developmental needs: • Diverse Abilities programming for children and adults • Healthy Living programs for those living with chronic illness These programs demonstrate The Y’s commitment to ensuring the impact of their mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility is felt throughout all parts of Central New Jersey. Heading into its 70th year the

Hamilton Area YMCA faced its most daunting transformation to date with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic dramatically impacting the organization and forcing their doors closed, their service to the community never ended. The Y mobilized child care for first-responders and essential workers, hosted blood drives to combat the critically low blood supplies at local hospitals, and held food drives to stem the increase in food insecurity. Many of these services borne of the pandemic are continuing in addition to the Y’s regular programming now that the Y is returning to a more “normal” level of service. As a non-profit organization, the Hamilton Area YMCA relies on the support of the community to do its mission work. The Y enjoys partnerships with a variety of local businesses, corporations and foundations and raises funds through their annual giving campaign and special events held throughout the year. If you would like to learn more about the Hamilton Area YMCA, these programs, and so much more, visit the organization’s website at www.hamiltonymca.org. See ad, page 17.

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A Special Kind of Improvisational Theater YES, And! Those two small words have been proven to be life-changing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other conditions that impact their social and/or communication skills. People who learn and practice this simple technique in their lives have grown to develop strong communication and social skills along with building confidence, listening skills, collaboration skills, and very importantly, what makes them unique. For more than 14 years professional actor and founder of JW actors studio, Jody Wood, has taught children and adults the skills and principles of improvisational theater. Workshop participants have reported a wide range of transformative benefits that impact many aspects of their lives and work, including courage in risktaking, discovering hidden talents and capabilities, creativity, focus, and presentation skills. Applying his skills, Jody Wood began conducting workshops based on improvisational theater

techniques for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and other unique communication needs. Inspired by the possibilities, he developed, tested, and formalized a new program; SKIT® (Special Kind of Improvisational Theater) was launched to the community. In Jody’s TEDx Talk he describes his journey from New York to Hollywood actor and director all the way to becoming the founder and director of SKIT®.

The goal of SKIT® is to introduce and build communication skills, social skills, and confidence to improve the ability to form relationships, friendships, participate in life more fully, and to have an opportunity to secure more purposeful employment and meaningful careers. SKIT® has expanded the programs offered to acting for those who are serious about the craft, songwriting, playwriting and storytelling, and a popular class, workplace communication. SKIT® is a strong

advocate for inclusion of people with disabilities in the meaningful workplace and in films and television. Accomplished in a fun, highenergy atmosphere, students often don’t even realize they are learning these critical skills because they are having such a great time! SKIT is about opening the doors to what is possible. We focus on the ability for everyone to be their very best. We have had so many students, parents, and caretakers tell us from their hearts that, “I’m telling all of my friends how the improv (in SKIT) facilitates so many skills for my son. Previously it had been very hard for him to think in the moment and to speak out!” SKIT® has multiple locations, virtual classes, and has established many community relationships, including other local programs such as Encouraging Kids Family Resource Center. SKIT® looks forward to serving more families in the state of New Jersey with locations now in Pennington, Beverly, and Deptford. We are also still offering virtual classes. Contact us at 609 2407080 or info@skitprograms.com and visit our website at www. skitprograms.com. See ad, page 22.

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Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Four things parents can do to help their daughters become confident leaders At Stuart, girls are free to be who they want to be: a leader, an athlete, an artist, a philanthropist, a scientist. Girls are given the opportunity to grow, to be challenged, and to challenge others in a safe environment. Our mission is to educate girls for lives of exceptional leadership and service. With outstanding academics and our expert and innovative faculty — who know girls and know each girl well — Stuart girls discover ways to unleash the strength within and transform themselves into brave, bold, powerful and wonderful young women. Below are four ways parents can support their daughters’ leadership development: 1. Listen. One of the most important things that parents can do is to listen. Ask your daughter

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lines of communication that we open at the two-year-old stage, and beyond, are really important and will help set a foundation for conversations and understanding later. 4. Guide your daughter to create aspirational goals. How often is your daughter asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” While it seems like an innocuous question, it can actually be pretty overwhelming. Instead of asking girls what they want to be when they grow up, why not ask them, “How do you see yourself impacting the world?” Ask your daughter how she sees herself collaborating with others. These kinds of questions will spark her creativity and allow you to better direct and guide her on her journey of leadership and self-discovery. To learn more about how your daughter will develop her leadership skills through academics, the arts, athletics, service and more at Stuart, we invite you to join us at our fall open house on Sunday, October 17, 1 to 3 p.m. Register at www. stuartschool.org/openhouse or SPECIAL KIND OF IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER call 609-921-2330 to schedule a personal tour. See ad, page 20.

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beneficial for their confidence and performance in school. 3. Make brushing and flossing fun! Remind your kids they need to brush twice a day for two minutes. Flossing daily is also extremely important, especially after eating dinner. There are a lot of things you can do to get your kids excited about oral hygiene, such as sticker calendars, music, or kid-friendly floss holders. 4. Choose the right snacks. Switch from sugary snacks to healthy, kid-friendly alternatives. Instead of candy or chips, try nuts or fresh fruits instead. Avoid granola bars and sticky sweets, and instead opt for celery sticks, baby carrots, or cheese cubes. These healthy habits will also increase their focus and attention throughout the school day. However, be careful with salty snacks; simple starches can break down into a gooey coat on teeth that can cause decay. There is lots of added sugar hiding in juices, teas, and other flavored drinks. Encourage your children to stay away from sugary drinks and to drink lots of water throughout the day. 5. Stay Prepared. If your child is involved in sports, make sure to invest in a mouth guard for extra protection, and prioritize drinking water instead of sugary sports drinks. Having a back-up plan for dental emergencies is always a good idea, especially for the unpredictable back-to-school season. The first step in taking care of your child’s dental needs is visiting the dentist for customized care. Schedule an appointment today with our Pediatric Dentistry Services! Hamilton Dental Associates, 2929 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square. 609-359-0063. 2501 Kuser Road, Hamilton. 609-403-3217. www.hamiltondental.com. See ad, page 19.

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HOPEWELL VALLEY IS WELCOMING A TOTAL OF 3,432 RETURNING AND NEW STUDENTS TO OUR DISTRICT FOR FALL 2021!! Greetings HVRSD Community, My name is Dr. Rosetta Treece and it is an honor to serve as your Superintendent of Schools. I am also extremely proud to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team of professionals. I thank our Assistant Superintendent, Directors, principals, vice principals, and supervisors for their diligence preparing for the reopening of our schools. I am also grateful for our facilities and maintenance crews, members of our Technology department, our Transportation staff, secretaries, Child Study Team members, and counselors. They have been working all summer to ensure that our student schedules, bus routes, and plans are ready to go. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our school nurses for collaborating with me, the health departments, and our local pediatricians to set protocols and to disseminate important updates on COVID-19 to the greater Mercer County community. As a result of their efforts, we are well equipped to keep our community informed, healthy, and safe. We thank our parents and guardians for supporting our teachers and for entrusting us with the education of your children. We could not do our work without the partnerships we have with our families. Finally, I thank our Board of Education for their support as we made some very difficult decisions about our reopening of school plans. Know that every decision we make is with our most important stakeholders in mind, the children in this community. This year’s theme is: Be a Better Human. As we begin another season in the shadow of a pandemic, we must take time to acknowledge how far we have come together. We accomplished so much, in spite of the turmoil we faced. Our talented teaching and support staff continued to deliver rigorous lessons both in-person and online, sometimes simultaneously. With the help of our PTOs and the HVEF, we were able to provide students with enriching activities, virtual assemblies, and celebrations. We continued to encourage our students to create, to inquire, to think critically, and to innovate. We moved our district equity goals forward, we wrote curricula, and we stood with our student activists as they fought for those who could not fight for themselves. We set trends across the State of New Jersey as educators and others continued to look to us for our example. We were one of the first districts to open our doors to students and stayed open with little incidents of transmissions in our schools. We did all of this with very little learning loss. We took care of each other and our students . We also banded together as a community to help our neighbors who needed a hand. Last Septem-

ber, we all were not sure we would ever get to this point. As a result of our commitment to our fellow citizens, we will indeed open our school doors on September 8th to all of our students and staff for in-person learning. Now, as we grow fatigued and frustrated with the Pandemic, I ask you to rally once more for our young people. I know this has been a very difficult time for us all. Some say that our Democracy is in jeopardy and that our country and schools are broken. I don’t believe that is true. I believe that we are at the precipice of real change, change for the better. In this country, we have a legacy of evolving and becoming better, stronger during our darkest moments. I challenge us all to keep our focus and to not let the noise that is going on outside get in the way of our mission. Our job is and continues to be bringing out the very best in each other. We start by being the best human we can be and by helping our neighbors to do the same. I know that if we do that, as a collective, we will start to see the change we are hoping for. Our young people are watching and depending on us. I look forward to seeing you all soon and to an amazing school year. Sincerely, Rosetta D. Treece, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

It’s been great to see our athletes back on the fields. HVRSD HIGHLIGHTS | Hopewell Express13

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Our Facilities Team has been working diligently this summer to prepare our buildings for students and staff ! Some of their accomplishments are :

• Forms are available for download @ www.hvrsd.org > • If needed, forms can be picked up at the Administration Building. Please call ahead (609) 737-4002, ext 2306. • Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2021 GATHER PROOF OF DISTRICT RESIDENCY/STUDENT DOCUMENTS • ONE of the following legal documents is required to verify district residency: Current tax bill paired with valid driver license with Hopewell Valley address Deed or lease; lease must carry signatures of lessor and lessee HUD statement from closing (also known as a settlement sheet) Sales contract with signatures of buyer and seller. Must include name and address or property location * Affidavit signed by a representative of a host family residing in the district, along with the host family’s deed or lease • Birth certificate: copy with a raised seal • Immunization records (copy) • Latest report card from former school (copy) • Latest testing scores from former school (copy) Check out our website for the most up to date information: www.hvrsd.org Connect with us on: Facebook: Facebook.com/hvrsd Twitter: @HVRSD YouTube: Bulldog TV Instagram: @hvrsd See Something, Say Something Please contact our tip line via telephone 609-737-4000 x 8477 (TIPS) or email tips@ hvrsd.org For an emergency, please call 911. Residency Investigation Tipline (609) 737-4002, ext 2306 All calls are confidential District Policies and Regulations All current policies and regulations for the Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education are available online: www.hvrsd.org >Board>Policies

The Hopewell Valley Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organization serving the needs of the public schools that make up the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Our mission is to enhance the educational experience in Hopewell Valley schools through the identification and development of community partnerships and resources. Find us at www.hvef.org Are you looking to say “Thank You” to teachers and staff for contributing to your child’s education? Recognize a teacher, team of teachers or other school employee who has made a difference in your child’s life with a donation to HVEF in his or her name. 14Hopewell Express | HVRSD HIGHLIGHTS

All Classroom air handlers have filters that are changed regularly and Classroom air is changed approximately every 15 minutes with fresh outside air. All HVAC units have been checked for functionality and HVAC units will be scheduled to to begin circulating air at least two hours prior to the start of the school day. All classrooms have HEPA air cleaners The cleaning program the district uses provides for all areas to be cleaned and disinfected with no cross contamination, new clean rags and mops are used in each individual space. Electrostatic sprayers are used to complete the cleaning and disinfecting process There are hand sanitizing stations in every classroom and throughout the halls. All of our programs exceed CDC and DOH guidelines.

NEW POSITIONS IN CURRICULUM AND STEM Dr. Vicky Pilitsis was recently appointed as the new Curriculum & Instruction for the Hopewell Valley School District. Dr. Pilitsis has been with the district for 6 years in the roles of Supervisor of Math & Science and then Director of STEM. Prior to coming to Hopewell Valley, Dr. Pilitsis taught high school biology for 12 years. In 2014, she earned her PhD in Learning, Cognition, Instruction, & Development from Rutgers University. Her research focus was how preservice teachers attended to student thinking. Dr. Scott Brettell was board approved as the new Director of STEM during the August board meeting. He has been with the district for eight years as one of the vice-principals at the high school. He recently earned his doctorate from Rider University.

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As a reminder to returning elementary families and information for our new families, all school supplies will be provided by the elementary schools. As long as your child has a lunch box for snack and/or lunch and a reusable water bottle, they are all set!

Over the summer, the District Green Team and our local Hopewell Valley Green Team partnered to assemble “low waste party kits” for each of our schools. By using these kits, staff and students will be able to significantly reduce plastic waste during celebrations and events. Grant funds for this project were awarded by Sustainable Jersey. HVRSD HIGHLIGHTS | Hopewell Express15

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OUR SUMMER READING In keeping with a tradition of offering “one school, one book” opportunities at Central High School, students in grades 9-12 read the compelling memoir I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai over the summer. Previous “one school, one book” selections included Born A Crime and This I Believe. Next year, we are hoping to partner with our local libraries to champion their community reading selection.

Deborah Linthorst (2019-2021) Hopewell Township Board President Jessica Grillo (2020-2022) Hopewell Borough Board Vice President Chair, Personnel Committee Liaison: Hopewell Elementary, Hopewell Borough Adam J. Sawicki (2011-2023) Hopewell Township Chair, Finance and Facilities Committee Liaison: Green Team

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Registration: Scan QR Code or visit website: https://www.hvef.org/newsevents/heritage-month-book-club.html Hopewell Valley School District will be honoring Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration to promote the history, culture, & contributions of Hispanic & Latin Americans, specifically those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Central and South America.

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Population change in Mercer County, 2010-2020 Population changes in Mercer County municipalities from the 2010 to the 2020 census are as follows (source: United States Census Bureau): Princeton: 12,307 to 30,681 (149.3%; see note) Robbinsville: 13,642 to 15,476 (13.4%) East Windsor: 27,190 to 30,045 (10.5%) West Windsor: 27,165 to 29,518 (8.7%) Pennington: 2,585 to 2,802 (8.4%) Hightstown: 5,494 to 5,900 (7.4%) Trenton: 84,913 to 90,871 (7%)

CENSUS continued from Page 12 people from 2000-2010. The largest growth was in the number of Hispanic or Latino residents, which went from 28,621 to 40,905, an increase of 33.7%. The biggest decrease in the city was in the number of white people, which went down by almost 50% from 22,549 to 12,004. The numbers reported for Princeton were somewhat confusing, because Princeton Township and Princeton Borough consolidated into one community in 2013.

Hamilton: 88,464 to 92,297 (4.3%) Ewing: 35,790 to 37,264 (4.1%) Hopewell Township 17,304 to 17,491 (1.1%). Hopewell Borough: 1,922 to 1,918 (-0.2%) Lawrence Township; 33,472 to 33,077 (-1.2%) Note: Princeton Township and Princeton Borough have merged into a single municipality since the 2010 census, meaning that the 2020 census population for Princeton incorporates both the former borough and the former Princeton township.

A number of news outlets mistakenly reported that Princeton was one of the fastest-growing towns in the state, not realizing that the 2010 number in the report (12,307) was for Princeton Borough only, and the 2020 number (30,681) is for the consolidated Princeton. The Census report shows the municipality’s population growth as 149.3%. In actuality, in 2010, Princeton Township had 16,265, which added to the Borough’s population of 12,307 yields a total of 28,572. That means the increase was really 2,100 residents (7.4%).

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Dylan Eng does it all for Bulldogs’ football By Rich Fisher

Dylan Eng considers himself a baseball player first and foremost, and is hoping to play that sport in college. But he still can’t do without football. “It’s really just irreplaceable,” the Hopewell Valley Central High School senior said. “Nothing gives you that action packed adrenaline rush like getting on the field. I love it. Every minute on the field is a gift.” That attitude is gift for Bulldogs coach Dave Caldwell, who has Eng on the field quite a bit. In last year’s Covidshortened season, Eng rushed 39 times for 279 yards and a touchdown; caught five passes for 97 yards and a TD, tallied one 2-point conversion, made 31 tackles at defensive back and led the Bulldogs with four interceptions in seven games. “Offense, defense, special teams, whatever I can do to play, I’m happy to do it,” Eng said. Caldwell feels Dylan’s baseball involvement, along with playing rec basketball in the winter, helps make him such a diverse weapon. “He’s pretty versatile,” the veteran coach said. “I like when my kids play multiple sports. I do not want them to focus on one sport. That’s exactly what he doesn’t do. So he’s an athlete and it makes him a little more versatile on the football field when he’s able to catch the ball out of the backfield, he’s able to run the ball. He’s got good vision, he runs pretty well behind his pads. “In the secondary, he’s good at communication and understanding the game. He’s got a knack for interceptions too. He’s just an athlete.” And he combines brains with his athletic skills. Eng has a 4.1 weighted grade point average while taking Advanced Placement courses, and is also a student on the football field. His ability to show up where the ball is thrown while playing safety is not just coincidence. “Sometimes you can read small things, like how a wide receiver looks,” Eng said. “Sometimes they get real happy when they know they’re getting a deep ball. A guy usually jogs out (to line up for the play). When you see him sprinting out he’s probably getting the ball.” That ability for Eng to read a situation is not lost on his coach.

“He’s a really intelligent kid,” Caldwell said. “He’s the epitome of a student athlete so when you have that kind of kid who comes with a great work ethic it doesn’t only help him in the classroom but on the playing field as well.” Eng’s older brother Rickey also had that intelligence, having played four years at Pennington before suiting up for Wesleyan University as a freshman this year. Due to a two-year age difference, the two never met on the field when the rival schools finally met last year. Dylan would have liked that opportunity to show his mentor what he learned. “He definitely got me into football,” Eng said. “He started playing a year or two before me, he really loved it. I finally talked my mom into letting me play and in sixth grade I started.” Much like his high school career, Eng did everything while playing Pop Warner for the Hopewell Bulldogs . . . except play quarterback. “I can’t throw,” he said with a shrug. When it came to high school, he considered following Rickey to Pennington but opted to attend HVCHS. “I always thought Hopewell was the right fit,” he said. “I know I made the right choice.” Eng made the Bulldogs varsity as a sophomore. He saw little time on offense, having just one rush and catching one pass. But he was a regular in the secondary, collecting 21 tackles, a sack and two interceptions. Last year he emerged as a key player while learning to adapt to the uncertainty of games being canceled due to Covid. “You just took it one week to the next,” he said. “You prepare for that week, but you never know until you show up so we always just put in all the work. You hoped you played, and if you didn’t it was just more practice for the next game.” Eng is one of a handful of seniors on the squad this year as the Bulldogs were hit hard by graduation. He looks forward to stepping into a leadership role. “ I think it’s important,” he said. “We have a small senior class (of 11) with a lot of juniors (25). They’ll be real good next year. So if I can contribute to a good team for next year that will be good for me.” As for this year, Eng will be part

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Dylan Eng may consider baseball his first sport, but he also excels on the football field. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) of what Caldwell hopes is a balanced offense. Junior Tim McKeown returns at quarterback after completing 42 of 82 passes for 680 yards and eight touchdowns with eight interceptions. “Timmy is a solid quarterback,” the coach said. “He can make all the throws, he commands the offense. With his ability to throw the ball and get rid of the ball quickly, and be versatile back there -- whether it’s sprinting out or a play action pass or in the quick game -- I think we’re gonna be a little more balanced offensively with him. “Timmy can open up our running game, or vice versa. We haven’t had a thousand-yard back in years. We’ve had a few kids approach it but not quite. I think this year it would be great to have a thousand-yard back but if we don’t it means we’re more balanced on offense. At the end of the game I want to see that we ran the ball as much as we passed the ball. I think they will complement each other.” The good news for Eng is he will be part of the running and passing game thanks to his receiving ability. When it comes to running it, the 5-foot-9, 160 pounder will be more finesse than physical. “I mainly try to get good reads,” Eng said. “I try to be elusive. I don’t take that big hit. I make sure I hit the hole and make sure I stay away from the defensive guy.” When Eng is the defensive guy, he will play both cornerback and safety. Although “he’s not afraid to put his nose in there,” Caldwell doesn’t want to see him making many tackles. “If your corners or safeties are making a lot of tackles it’s too many yards

gained,” he said. “Dylan’s obviously a pass-first defender but if he has to come down and fill the alley or he’s asked to contain as a corner, he’ll do that. He’s intelligent enough to do that.” When he’s not hitting other players, Eng is hitting the books or doing volunteer work for his church. St. Matthew’s Episcopal of Pennington. “I try to volunteer as much as I can,” he said. “I keep the grounds clean, wipe stuff down, especially with Covid.” Sounds like Dylan is as much a gift to his church, as every minute on the football field is a gift to Eng.

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TOWNSHIP TALK Tax collection, a primer By Mary Kennedy-Nadzak

“In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes,” said Benjamin Franklin in 1789. And he was right. Tax collectors have been around since at least 6000 B.C.E. in what is now Iraq. Archeologists have found the first records of organized tax collection in ancient Egypt, from around 3000 B.C.E. Taxes were generally consumption taxes, poll taxes, or tariffs on imported goods; real estate tax was temporarily imposed only during times of war. As land increased in value, so did the dependence on real estate tax as a means of revenue. Payment for taxes was made in material, crops, or labor, and money was rarely used. The Tax Collector of yore was the “middleman” between the sovereign and his people. The collector was given a stated amount to be raised, and any overage was his “salary.” There was little recourse to predations by the collector. Failure to pay could result in prison or loss of title to the land. In 1776, Adam Smith wrote in The Wealth of Nations that there were four principles of taxation. The second principle reads, “The tax with which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary. The time of payment, the manner of payment, and the quantity to be paid ought all to be clear and plain to the contributor and every other person….” In New Jersey, municipal tax collectors are bound to follow state statutes. These statutes are quite clear: when taxes are due, how the billing, collection, reporting, and enforcement are handled, and the determination of the amount to be billed are all covered by statute. The amount of tax charged to each property is determined by the assessed value of the property times the tax rate. Every property in the municipality pays taxes at the same rate. The only difference is the assessed valuation. The township assessor sets these values. Unlike in the past, the tax collector in New Jersey cannot act as an appraiser, nor vice versa. It is considered a conflict of interest. The collector can answer your questions regarding the amount of tax billed, payment history, et cetera, but cannot answer

questions regarding how your property was assessed. Tax payments are due as stated in the statutes: the first of February, May, August, and November. These dates do not change, and are the same for every municipality in the state. The only difference between municipalities is the grace period date, which may be up to 10 days after the billing date. Weekends and holidays may extend this period to 11 or 12 days. And if billing is late, the grace period must be at least 25 days after the bills are issued. Statute allows payment to be made in cash, by check, electronically, and via credit card. Interest and penalties are capped by state statutes as well. Municipalities may set different rates if the rate does not exceed the state cap of 8% for the first $1,500.00 of delinquency. Any balance over the $1,500.00 is charged 18% interest. The rate will remain at 18% until full payment has been made. Interest begins on the first day of the quarter-the due datenot at the end of the grace period. At the end of the year, if delinquent balances and interest exceed $10,000, the municipality may impose a penalty of up to 6% as well. Taxes levied on real estate in New Jersey are open public records. Hopewell Township taxes can be found on the Township website hopewelltwp. org. Scroll down on the home page, and click on the tax/utility icon. These statutes follow the suggestions made by Adam Smith in his second principle of taxation. Mary Kennedy-Nadzak, Hopewell Township’s Tax Collector, has a degree in Business Administration from Glassboro State College. She worked in the commercial banking field before changing to government service in 1999, when she became the Assistant Collector-Water Utility in Franklin Township, Somerset County. She obtained her Certified Tax Collector license in 2001 and was appointed as a Deputy Collector. She became the Collector in Waterford Township in Camden County before joining Hopewell Township in 2008. She is a member of the Tax Collectors & Treasurers Association of NJ. Mary Kennedy-Nadzak can be reached at (609) 737-0605, Ext. 6450 or mkennedy@hopewelltwp.org. Hopewell Township provided this content.

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Township Police Pride Month raises $3,500 for LifeTies On Aug. 19, the Hopewell Township Police Department presented Lori Morris, executive director of LifeTies, Inc., with a check for $3500. The donation was the result of a fundraising drive that took place during Pride Month in June, run by Detective Alexis Mirra, to support Triad House, a program of LifeTies. Triad House is an LGBTQ+ friendly residential home in Ewing for teens and young adults. First, Det. Mirra had the idea to create a rainbowthemed patch that the officers in the Township could voluntarily wear to show their support for Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community, the first department to do so in New Jersey. Next, Mirra decided to sell pride patches to the greater community as a fundraiser. Working with members of Hope Rises Up in Hopewell, a patch, sticker, and postcard were fashioned to amplify the message, with proceeds to go to LifeTies in support of Triad House. The 300 patches and

Hopewell Township police detective Alexis Mirra holds a check for $3,500 to support Triad House, an LGBTQ+ friendly residential home in Ewing for teens and young adults. At right: a card with an illustration of the pride badge the police department sold to raise the money. stickers that Mirra ordered quickly sold out, resulting in the $3,500 donation. Hopewell Township Police Director Robert Karmazin and Det. Mirra say they are pleased with the success of

both the fundraiser and the Pride Month recognition. Mirra says she is already thinking about how the success could be built upon for Pride Month in 2022. “As a police department

dedicated to all in our community, it is especially important to support organizations like the Triad House, which promotes a safe and inclusive environment for youth which emphasizes the importance

of diversity. We could have not thought of a better organization to donate the proceeds from our commemorative Hopewell Police Department pride patch,” Karmazin said in a media release.

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Spoiler Alert: The ending of The Wizard of Oz revealed. Glinda The Good Witch floats in from her beautiful pink cocoon and emerges to tell Dorothy, “You’ve always had the power” (to get home). Glinda confesses that she hadn’t shared that message sooner because Dorothy “wouldn’t have believed me. She had to learn it for herself.” Like Glinda, Mother Nature has shared much the same message and also struggles with disbelievers. Sometimes it takes a crisis for disbelievers to learn that they had the power all along. Kansas had a tornado that propelled Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road. We had a pandemic that led us on a journey filled with learning and dangers but holding the promise of something better at the end of the experience. Almost immediately after the pandemic took hold, the earth itself began healing. Dramatic declines in worldwide air pollution levels, associated with reduced travel and industrial activity were documented through satellite imagery. In an interesting twist of fate, as the world’s human inhabitants suffered the negative impacts of

Covid-19, the environment thrived. Death, illness and economic challenges reached unimaginable levels. Yet businesses, schools and communities learned new ways to stay healthy. Companies such as Janssen Pharmaceuticals updated their work model to allow 3 days in office and 2 days work-from-home, reducing their carbon footprint while adding flexibility for workers. Schoolchildren spend more time outdoors, and residents are adding ecological features to their homes. Nature is being rediscovered for its healing qualities. Nature Rediscovered can take many forms. For example, your FoHVOS land trust has always preserved open space and made it accessible to the public. During the height of the pandemic, state, county and other local preserves closed, but FoHVOS partnered with our municipal leaders to keep our lands open. Our community rediscovered how a hike through the forest contributes to overall well being. Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space will celebrate Nature Rediscovered in an open-air event at the Glenmoore Farm on Sept. 11, and will honor many local community leaders for furthering conservation efforts. Former superintendent Tom Smith will receive the highest honor, the Jack Gleeson Award for Environmental Achievement. In 2018, Dr. Smith

invited FoHVOS Community Conservation to help the district install outdoor learning areas in every school. We knew that school meadows would provide wildlife habitat, improve stormwater management, and offer a setting where students could learn about ecosystems and other science standards. Yet, the outdoor learning areas also delivered additional safety and respite for the schools. Smith explains “outdoor learning spaces are critical to our return to school plan and a necessity for the health and safety of our staff and students.” Before Covid-19, the district encouraged outdoor learning; “now there is an expectation that every staff member is going outside at some point in the day.” Nature Rediscovered for students and staff. The Valley has always embraced its rural character. Homes in the area display beautiful landscaping. Yet with the advent of the pandemic, residents have become more thoughtful in their efforts and choices. Replacing finely manicured lawns that are awful for our planet with native wildflowers that increase biodiversity and plants that generate oxygen and clean water, that create topsoil out of rock, and that buffer extreme weather events like droughts and floods. Homeowners have rediscovered gardening for life in record numbers.

Sometimes rediscovering nature requires added caution. Last month, a 21-year-old resident was out at nature preserve at 10pm at night and was bitten by a copperhead snake. He spent 3 days in the hospital and is now home. Since copperheads are nocturnal, are not aggressive, and cannot bite through a boot, wearing proper footwear and limiting walks to times when you can see the path is most prudent. Other preserve visitors have reported sightings of downed trees and ticks. Being mindful during your walk and checking your dog, children and self after the walk is always recommended. Storms, proliferation of invasive species, overabundance of deer and ticks are all signs of declining health of our planet. We should heed the warnings. Sharing the woods with its other inhabitants should not deter you from rediscovering nature. Being in nature is proven to improve mental, physical, and spiritual health. The healthier we keep our lands, the healthier nature will keep us. Mother Nature, like Glinda, tells us “You’ve had the power all along” to heal her, and ourselves, if we would just learn the lessons and believe. Lisa Wolff is the executive director of Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. Email: lwolff@fohvos.org.

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