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Discovery Center at Point Breeze opens May 20

Officials will unveil circa 1819 painting of Joseph Bonaparte in its original frame that has never before been seen in public

D&R Greenway Land Trust welcomes community members to the public opening of the new Discovery Center at Point Breeze on Saturday, May 20 from 1- 5 p.m.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. in front of the paneled mahogany doors at the entrance to the Discovery Center, 101 Park St., Bordentown.

Barbara “Blue Jay” Michalski will offer a Lenape blessing.

Bordentown City Mayor Jennifer Sciortino will be joined with state and local dignitaries to cut the ribbon, along with D&R Greenway President and CEO Linda Mead who oversaw the design of the new museum.

“The two years it took to renovate the 200-year-old house, that was lived in by nuns and priests for the past 80 years, was a flash compared to the property’s 13,000 years of history,” Mead said. “It was a flash that has now put the Bordentown community on the world stage, with a welcoming place full of stories and discoveries that will delight history lovers, nature buffs, and artists alike.”

Preservation of the former estate of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte, exiled King of Spain and older

brother of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France, by the state, City of Bordentown and D&R Greenway in 2020, was heralded in the New York Times, the Times of London and the Spanish News Service

Following two years of renovations by D&R Greenway, the land trust is opening the former Gardener’s House, the only remaining structure from the Bonaparte era. Guests will be treated to stories of

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the Crown Jewels, archaeological displays and a circa 1819 painting of Joseph Bonaparte in its original frame that has never before been seen in public.

Local artists will showcase unique features of the land while inviting visitors to discover the special places for themselves. Even the restrooms, named the Delaware River and the Crosswicks Creek Water Closets, share facts and sto-

ries about the waterways and history connected to Point Breeze.

Peter Dawson, chair of the Board of Trustees of D&R Greenway, says, “We are excited to offer this opportunity to discover a new place that is important in history and as a unique natural area, while recognizing people whose stewardship of land has protected this place and others for generation upon generation.”

Many centuries before Bonaparte lived at Point Breeze, the land was occupied by the Lenape. Chief Red Feather, an 88-year-old wisdom keeper from southern New Jersey, will be at the grand opening with unique Native American crafts made from stone, wood and leather, offered for purchase. Recognition of the Lenape as the Original People of the Lenapekoking (land of the Lenape) is commemorated with a newly designed flag that recognizes the three Lenape clans: the turkey, the wolf and the turtle. The native peoples are known for their spiritual connection with the natural world that is recognized in the new Discovery Center.

Members of the public are invited to the Public Grand Opening on May 20 to tour of the new Discovery Center and Historic Garden, view art and never-beforeseen exhibits and a Delaware River sturgeon sculpture by artist Kate Graves.

Admission is at no cost.  Donations are gladly accepted, with a suggested donation of $10 to support conservation of this historic and ecologically sensitive property. All are welcome to discovery.

Princeton University leads an NSF-funded regional consortium advancing photonics research

A new Princeton-led collaboration to drive economic and technological advancements in photonics has been awarded a development grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.

Photonics is the branch of science that includes lasers, optical fibers and cutting-edge light-based innovations.

The grant will lay the groundwork for a multistate collaboration called “Advancing Photonics Technologies” that aims to advance research, transition discoveries into the economy, and build the region’s technological workforce.

The collaboration includes universities and community colleges, leading photonics companies, statewide economic and workforce development programs, and technology accelerators and incubators that help transition research into startup companies.

Photonics, which involves the control of light for use in technologies, has applications in healthcare, clean energy, computing, telecommunications, advanced manufacturing, and more.

It has the potential to improve cancer detection, food safety, smart phones, computing and self-driving cars, among other uses.

The Advancing Photonics Technologies collaboration is one of more than 40 teams across the nation selected to receive one of the

first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which provide up to two years of funding toward the planning of a multistate initiative to create economic, societal and technological opportunities for their regions.

The awards enable the teams to prepare strong proposals for becoming future NSF Engines, which will each have the opportunity to receive up to $160 million to implement their plans, according to a press release.

Princeton University will lead the development-stage collaboration along with co-lead Rowan University, both in New Jersey, with partners throughout neighboring states Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York.

“These NSF Engines Development Awards lay the foundation for emerging hubs of innovation and potential future NSF Engines,” said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. “These awardees are part of the fabric of NSF’s vision to create opportunities everywhere and enable innovation anywhere.”

He said they will build robust regional partnerships rooted in scientific and technological innovation in every part of our nation.

“Through these planning awards, NSF is seeding the future for inplace innovation in communities and to grow their regional economies through research and partnerships,” Panchanathan added. “This will unleash ideas, talent, pathways and resources to create vibrant inno-

Learning the court of law

By KATHY CHANG Managing Editor

Bordentown Regional High School Mock Trial team reflects on Mock Trial competition

There are many facets stepping into a court of law.

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation High School Mock Trial competition allows high school students to not only learn about the facets whether it’s a lawyer, a witness, or even a member of a jury, but they literally become the different roles in the annual competition.

The Bar Foundation also holds a courtroom artist competition.

Members of the Mock Trial team at Bordentown Regional High School know this firsthand as they have been gearing up year after year for the competition.

The team at Bordentown Regional, led by Debate Coach John Tobias, has done pretty well. Last year, they came in second out of 200-plus teams. This year, they came in the top 12 out of 209 teams.

County competitions were held in January and February. In March, regional, regional finals, semi-finals and the final competition were held at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick.

During the 2023 competition season, the team poured their “heart and soul” into a libel social media gone wrong case.

Due to COVID-19, only senior Olivia McGlone had some experience stepping into a real courtroom for the competition during her freshman year. She has participated as a witness – very much like impromptu competitive acting – in all her four years on mock trial.

Tobias noted McGlone is a member of the school’s theater Thespian Society Troupe 6803. The team has a few members who are thespians.

This was the first time in three years that the competition was held in person.

“The transition to virtual to inperson was definitely challenging for some,” McGlone said. “Prior to this I was the only person on team who had been in person before. I kind of knew how it felt to be in the courtroom and had that pressure before of being watched by a real judge, real lawyers, have a jury look at me rather than speaking to an imaginary one.

“We all definitely had to adjust to knowing how to use our space, how to control our body language [since

we were] no longer seen from [chest up]. We are actually [in the courtroom] with everyone’s eyes on you. Adjusting to that pressure added anxiety.”

For juniors Ajay Donthula and Jeremiah Paul, the in-person learning curve and transitioning from being witness roles to lawyer roles were challenges for them this year.

“The transition from witness to lawyer was a lot more difficult than we thought,” Paul said. “From just having to memorize direct examination as a witness and knowing how to find loopholes on cross [examination] to memorizing two direct examinations, knowing all the objections that we needed to use if we got objections on our direct examinations and how to object other people’s direct examinations.”

Donthula said mock trial was part of their everyday for a good month or two, which strengthened his time management skills of juggling sports, academics and mock trial.

“We kept practicing in the middle of class or even just the thought

PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMEER KHAN FOR PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Princeton University doctoral student Atsutse Kludze (center) conducts research in the lab of Yasaman Ghasempour, assistant professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN TOBIAS

Bordentown Regional High School Mock Trial Team. Front Row: Shriya Machanpalli, Isha Amin, Back Row: Rudrhaneel Sen, Kush Gandhi, Aaron Vedaraj, Jeremiah Paul, Anna Madden, Olivia McGlone, Sucheth Mididoddi, Ajay Donthula, Rylie Evans.

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The Discovery Center at Point Breeze.

The Original People Flag, designed by Eric Labacz, will welcome visitors to the Discovery Center at Point Breeze.

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers.

The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

Spring is here! April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and Peanuts are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives.

Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give –donors of all blood types, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care all season long. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey

707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:307:15 p.m.

Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Princeton May 21 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place.

Nutrition

The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults has in-person lunches at nine of its locations.

The Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides a daily nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday, except for county and/or municipal holidays.

All meals meet the required one-third of

the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) daily referenced intake of nutrients for an individual 60 years or older.

Meals are available to Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants when they accompany a participant to the site where the meals are provided.

In-person services will be hosted at: Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center and Sam Naples Community Center in Trenton, Lawrence Township Senior Center, Princeton Café for Older Adults, John O. Wilson Neighborhood Service Center in Hamilton, Hamilton Senior Center, Hopewell Valley Senior Center, Hollowbrook Community Center in Ewing, and Robbinsville Senior Center.

Most meal services begin at 11:30 a.m., although times may vary by location, so call 609-989-6650 or inquire at a local site.

No payment is required for a meal; however, there is a suggested donation of $1 for each meal provided.

Reservations are required; call 609-9896650 to reserve a spot.

Monthly menus can be found on the Nutrition Program for Older Adults web page.

If transportation is a barrier to participating in the congregate meals, Mercer County TRADE may be able to help; call 609-5301971 or email trade@mercercounty.org. Some of the sites also may have transportation options for its participants.

There may be home-delivered options.

For more information, call 609-989-6650 or email adrc@mercercounty.org.

Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey

The season of Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey (GOTRCNJ) will culminate in June with celebratory 5K runs in Somerset and Monmouth counties. The 5K events are presented by the Waldele Family Foundation.  Headquartered in Sterling, the Waldele Family Foundation has generously committed to supporting GOTRCNJ for 18 years.

The 5K races will take place on Sunday, June 4 at Fair Haven Fields in Fair Haven, and Sunday June 11 in Downtown Somerville.  Race registration and volunteer opportunities can be found at www.gotrcnj.org/5k-fairhaven and www.gotrcnj.org/5k-somerville.

The races are open to the public and all ages are welcome.

Take-Home rapid COVID test kits

Take-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at all Mercer County Library System branches. Mercer County residents may request up to three kits at a time. The kits are Lucira brand over-the-counter rapid molecular nasal swab test comparable to a PCR test.

Saturday, May 20 to Monday, Sept. 4

The New Jersey State Museum will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, and end on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. While admission to the New Jersey State Museum is always free, there is a fee for Planetarium programs. That fee is waived under the Blue Star program.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military — Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America. A list of participat-

ing museums is available at

museums.

The New Jersey State Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. General admission is free. For additional information visit www.statemuseum.nj.gov.

Located at 205 West State Street in Trenton, the New Jersey State Museum encompasses three buildings including a state-of-theart Planetarium and holds over two million artifacts in its collections in Archaeology/ Ethnography, Cultural History, Fine Art and Natural History.

The New Jersey State Museum is a center for the exploration of science, history and the arts. We preserve and share stories that inspire curiosity and creativity for the enrichment of our communities.

Friday to Sunday, June 9-11

The American Repertory Ballet (ARB) will close its season at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, June 9-11, with PREMIERE3 featuring the company premiere and revival of Arthur Mitchell’s invigorating Holberg Suite set to the music of Edvard Grieg, as well as highly anticipated world premieres by Amy Seiwert and Ethan Stiefel.

For more information, contact Dan Bauer at dbauer@arballet.org or 609-921-7758.

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The Bordentown Township Police Department offers Straight to Treatment on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Insurance is not

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I have had the pleasure of serving the communities of Lawrenceville, Hamilton, and Ewing for over a decade and would be honored to provide your care.

vation ecosystems all across our nation.”

Launched by NSF’s new Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships and authorized by the “CHIPS and Science Act of 2022,” the NSF Engines program aims to catalyze robust partnerships, accelerate technology development, address societal challenges, advance national competitiveness and create high-wage jobs.

“Photonics is one of the unseen gems of the New Jersey economy, providing thousands of good-paying jobs and leading global innovation,” said Gov. Phil Murphy.

“Congratulations to Princeton University, Rowan University, and the many other New Jersey institutions of higher education, companies, and state agencies that are joining forces on this effort to affirm our state’s longstanding role as a leader in innovation.”

The initiative will focus on increasing opportunities for growth and participation in the photonics economy in ways that ensure diversity and equity while providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

The development grant enables the collaborations of universities, community colleges, industry and state economic development agencies to plan: a diverse and inclusive research and innovation ecosystem around photonics; expansive opportunities for the translation of technological and scientific breakthroughs from research labs to industry and a robust pipeline for jobs creation and workforce development.

“This initiative unites colleges and universities, startups, and established companies

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process behind [the case],” he said. “We were always thinking about how to heighten our cross examination, how to heighten our direct examination, how to counter points, our posture … it was part of our lives.”

For Tobias, he said he enjoys seeing the camaraderie and respect among team members and other students from other schools.

During the competition, the students received insight from those in the field including Christine A. Hoffman, an acting Gloucester County prosecutor.

“The mock trial competition is very realistic, and it demands that high school students

across our region to catalyze research, develop new technologies, create jobs and strengthen the economy,” said Christopher Eisgruber, president of Princeton University.

“Princeton is proud to be part of this National Science Foundation program, which is helping to grow scientific research and technological innovation in every part of our nation.”

Princeton’s co-lead institution is Rowan University, a rapidly growing public research institution.

“Public-private partnerships between industry and higher education institutions are critically important for driving economic growth and workforce development,” said Rowan University President Ali Houshmand.

“We are pleased to share in this effort and look forward to translating research into opportunities for our region.”

The collaboration will be led by principal investigator Craig Arnold, the Susan Dod Brown Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Princeton’s Vice Dean for Innovation.

Arnold’s research expertise spans materials synthesis and processing in areas including advanced manufacturing, energy storage and conversion, and optics and photonics.

A holder of 13 granted patents, Arnold is the co-founder of two companies and leads Princeton’s campus-wide initiative to broaden opportunities in innovation, according to Princeton University.

“Photonics will play a crucial role in pushing 21st century applications to be cleaner, smarter, and more secure,” Arnold said. “To enable this technology and expand its reach, we aim to grow a robust, diverse photonics

to prepare and try a case like any attorney would do,” she said. “These students have to learn the fundamentals of our court system, while developing critical thinking and public speaking skills.

“They are amazingly dedicated, willingly putting in countless hours of preparation and practice. Their performances are of a high caliber and always impress the attorneys and judges involved in the program. It is rewarding to work with the students as they grow in confidence and skill, and hopefully some of them will join us in the future in this important profession.”

For more information about the Mock Trial competition visit njsbf.org.

workforce that is tightly integrated within an ecosystem of continuous innovation and useinspired research.”

The collaboration’s co-principal investigator, Robert Chimenti, a visiting assistant professor and photonics coordinator at Rowan University.

An experienced industry expert, Chimenti’s research focuses on new laser and spectroscopy applications, with an eye toward developing novel instrumentation for commercialization. As a community college alumnus, Chimenti is deeply committed to workforce development opportunities and alternate pathways for non-traditional students.

“The mid-Atlantic region has a long history of photonic innovations ranging from the light bulb to the color TV to the modern liquid crystal display, making it the ideal choice for this venture,” said Chimenti. “We have a diverse talent pool, exceptional resources with a high density of companies producing and using photonics technologies and devices, as well as an established academic and technical research ecosystem. In short, we’re at just the right time and place.”

Partners in the collaboration include:

Universities and colleges

Princeton University – lead institution; Rowan University – co-lead institution; Delaware State University; Lehigh University; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Penn State; Rowan College of South Jersey; Rutgers University-Newark; Rutgers University-New Brunswick; Stevens Institute of Technology; Sussex County Community College and University of Delaware.

Companies

Edmund Optics, Go!Foton, Hamamatsu, Hellma USA, Horiba Scientific, Kearfott Corporation, Metrohm Spectro, Nokia Bell Labs, Nubis Communications, OFS and Thorlabs. Statewide economic development agencies New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology; New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools; New Jersey Economic Development Authority; and New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program.

Entrepreneurial incubators and accelerators

Material Impact, Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs, SOSV, HAX Accelerator, and VentureWell.

TOWN FORUM

HEALTH MATTERS

By Esther Frasso, PT

Jaw Pain and Discomfort? It Could Be TMD

Imagine waking up one morning and not being able to open your mouth. Or imagine not being able to chew or speak — or even yawn — without significant pain.

This is the reality for millions of people throughout the United States who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), a musculoskeletal disorder often associated with repetitive motion of the jaw.

At Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation, specially trained physical therapists offer individualized treatment for patients with TMD.

Second Most Common Form of Musculoskeletal Pain

Found on both sides of the jaw, the temporomandibular joint is one of the most complex joints in the body. It serves as a hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull and comprises numerous components, including bones, cartilage, muscles, and ligaments.

These components control the movement of the jaw and allow you to open your mouth so you can talk, eat, yawn, and more.

Temporomandibular joint disorders are a group of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in joint.

However, most TMDs are typically related to the muscles in the jaw. In fact, TMD pain is one of the most common forms of musculoskeletal pain, second only to low back pain, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The NIH estimates that between 11 and 12 million adults in the United States are affected by temporomandibular joint pain, and that TMD is twice as common in women than in men, especially in women between 35 and 44 years old, according to the NIH.

While TMD can be related to an acute injury, in most cases the exact cause is unknown. For many people, symptoms start without obvious reason and may be linked to repetitive motion of the jaw.

THE STATE WE’RE IN

Additionally, people who clench their jaw, grind their teeth, or who regularly chew gum or on objects like pens, may be more prone to TMD than others. Poor posture has also been shown to contribute to TMD.

Pain, Limited Range of Motion

Individuals suffering from TMD often experience the following symptoms:

• Intermittent jaw discomfort, soreness, and throbbing pain (may wake you from sleep).

• Headache and/or neck pain.

• Pain spreading behind the eyes, face, shoulder, neck, and/or back.

• Earaches or ringing in the ears.

• Limited range of motion in the jaw.

• Clenching or grinding the teeth (often at night).

• Painful clicking, popping, or grating in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth.

• Change in upper or lower teeth alignment.

It is important to note that popping or clicking without pain is common, considered normal, and does not need treatment.

For many people, symptoms of TMD may last only a short time and go away on their own However, in some cases they can become chronic or long lasting, and if left untreated could lead to limitations such as difficulty chewing and swallowing and altered speech because of muscle fatigue.

If you experience jaw pain or other symptoms of TMD, see your primary care provider or dentist for an evaluation.

Individualized Physical Therapy

As the NIH notes, there is no standard test to diagnose TMD. Your doctor will review your symptoms and take a detailed medical history. They will also ask you to describe your pain, when and where it occurs, and what makes it better or worse.

In addition, they will examine your head, neck, face and

jaw, and may recommend imaging tests such as an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan to aid in diagnosis and rule out other conditions.

According to the NIH, once TMD is diagnosed, treatment typically begins with self-care measures such as:

• Eating soft foods.

• Applying heat or cold to the face in combination with exercises to gently stretch and strengthen the jaw muscles.

• Reducing habits such as jaw clenching and gum chewing.

• Practicing good posture.

• Reducing stress.

Depending on the severity of your symptoms, your doctor may also recommend physical therapy.

Physical therapy at Princeton Rehabilitation starts with a comprehensive assessment of your posture, head, neck, and jaw movements. Based on the findings of the assessment, specially trained physical therapists will develop an individualized treatment plan that may include:

• Manual therapy.

• Targeted exercises.

• Posture awareness and re-education.

• Breathing techniques.

Goals of treatment include:

• Increased range of motion.

• Decreased muscle tension.

• Improved posture.

• Decreased pain.

Princeton Rehabilitation offers physical therapy for TMD at the South Brunswick Wellness Center in Monmouth Junction. A prescription from your physician is required and most major insurance plans and Medicare are accepted.

For more information or to make an appointment, call (609) 497-2230 or visit princetonhcs.org.

Esther Frasso, PT, is a licensed physical therapist with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation.

By Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation

Reforms needed to protect our public lands

The chunky woodland sandpiper called the American woodcock is a favorite of spring birdwatchers due to the male’s acrobatic courtship display flights. Making a distinctive buzz call and melodious twittering song, males rise hundreds of feet in the air before making plunging dives earthward.

Though woodcocks are part of the sandpiper family, they mostly live inland and feed on soil earthworms and arthropods using their long, sensitive-tipped beaks. They’re considered a species of “least concern,” meaning they’re in little peril of extinction.

So it’s astounding that an agency within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) – whose mission includes protecting threatened and endangered species – would cook up a project to create new habitat for these game birds by destroying nesting and foraging habitat for two rare bird species.

That’s exactly what happened in February and March, when the Division of Fish and Wildlife razed 19 acres of exceptional resource value wetlands and adjacent upland forests in the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Clayton Borough, Gloucester County.

Before being logged and bulldozed, the land provided habitat for barred owls, a threatened species in New Jersey, and red-shouldered hawks, an endangered species. It also contained mature forests and two rare plants, including a wildflower known as showy meadow-beauty; and vernal pools known to support native woodland frog populations. Also destroyed were archaeological sites where the

earliest of New Jersey indigenous cultures were being researched.

Now the land is a barren wasteland, flattened and with no vegetation remaining. All natural resources – plants, animals, soils and surface geology – were altered, removed or exterminated.

On April 6 the DEP’s Bureau of Coastal and Land Use Compliance and Enforcement (CLUE) issued a Notice of Violation to the DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Bureau of Land Management for the destruction of protected wetlands. It’s the same notice that would be given to a private developer who illegally destroyed wetlands or habitat for protected species.

This week, CLUE set a timeline for Fish and Wildlife to submit a restoration proposal for 2.79 acres of freshwater wetlands and 11.95 acres of freshwater wetland transition area that were destroyed. The restoration proposal must be developed by July 15 and will be subject to a public comment period.

CLUE also assessed $266,000 in administrative penalties against Fish and Wildlife, treating itself the same way that any outside party would be treated.

What’s not in CLUE’s administrative order – but critically important – is making sure that a violation like this will never happen again. A much more stringent process needs to be put in place to review all forest and wildlife management plans on public lands, with strong public notice and input requirements.

To his credit, DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette took responsibility for this egregious action. At a State Assembly budget

hearing in April, legislators grilled LaTourette about the Glassboro WMA clear-cutting and bulldozing. “What are you going to do to prevent it from happening in the future?” asked Assemblyman John McKeon (D-27), pointing out that a developer could face jail time if convicted of the same violation.

Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R13) pointed out that the loss of forest harms the state’s efforts to mitigate climate change by using forests to sequester carbon. “We’re looking for carbon-capture systems, and we lose a 21-acre wooded area,” he said.

The commissioner blamed it on “a breakdown” in both personnel and process. “We will put in better guardrails to make sure it does not happen again,” he promised.

Now DEP needs to follow through on that pledge by telling the public what improved protocols will be put in place, and taking public comments on whatever changes they propose. No significant management projects should move forward until the necessary safeguards are in place.

The destruction at Glassboro WMA was more than a simple breakdown in communications; it’s evidence of systemic dysfunction. How is it possible for one division within the DEP to not know about the presence of wetlands and rare species habitat at a site it wanted to drastically alter?

Had the public been notified in advance of the plans for creating woodcock habitat and given a chance to comment, the whole Glassboro debacle could likely have been prevented.

The violation also highlights the need for

the state to move forward on implementing the recommendations of the Forest Stewardship Task Force, a group appointed by State Senator Bob Smith (D-17), chairman of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

One key recommendation is to direct the DEP to conduct a statewide planning and mapping process for public forestland, including better protection of resources historically and culturally significant to indigenous people. A planning process such as this could identify appropriate places to create habitat for species that require open fields without clearing mature forests or protected wetlands, while also identifying areas of mature forests that should be protected as carbon reserves.

Other recommendations include directing the DEP to develop formal rules governing approval of management plans on public lands, with public input; and prohibiting the DEP from including commercial profit from timber operations as a goal in any forest management plan for public land.

Speak out for New Jersey’s wetlands and forests! Send a message to DEP Commissioner LaTourette by going to https://njconservation.salsalabs.org/policy-2023-glassborowmaletter/index.html?eType=EmailBl

astContent&eId=fed8c15c-2466-4fb4-852483b212585bd0. And urge your state legislators to waste no time in adopting the Forest Stewardship Task Force Recommendations.

And for more information about protecting the state’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org.

Thousands of unneeded medications were collected in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s bi-annual National Prescription Take Back Day.

Some 663,775 pounds of unneeded medications were dropped off at nearly 5,000 collection sites on April 22.

Since its inception in 2010, DEA’s bi-annual National Prescription Take Back Day has removed more than 17 million pounds of unnecessary medications from communities across the country.

DEA’s New Jersey Division and law enforcement partners collected more than 15,000 pounds of unwanted, unused, and expired medications.

Since the inception of the program, New Jersey residents have surrendered more than 372,000 pounds or 186 tons of these medications.

For more than a decade, Take Back

Day has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications— those that are old, unwanted, or expired. These medications can be a gateway to addiction, and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.

“Communities across the country again answered the call to rid their homes of unneeded medications to protect loved ones from deadly drugs and drug poisonings,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day continues to protect our communities and create healthier environments by offering safe disposal of prescription medications.”

“The DEA New Jersey Division always appreciates the participation of New Jersey residents in cleaning out their medicine cabinets and removing the temptation for people in the house to experiment with these medications,” said DEA New Jersey Acting

Special Agent in Charge Daniel J. Kafafian. “I also want to thank the more than 240 state, county, and local police departments that assisted in this endeavor. Every pill removed from the home is an opportunity to prevent possible misuse of these prescriptions.”

DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. A list of permanent drug-drop boxes located in communities across the country can be found at https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/ spring/main;jsessionid=iY8g229hjOJ bFO5bFU4HBniGx1dryBzmPtKzBxEh.web2?execution=e1s1

Safe medication disposal receptacles along with DEA Take Back events provide families easy, no-cost opportunities to get rid of unnecessary medicines stored in the home that can be susceptible to abuse and theft.

For more information visit dea.gov.

PEACE OF MIND Joe & Fran

“The best decision we ever made and the most important too! My wife Fran’s health was declining and even with daily support from a caregiver, it all got to be too much for me to handle. We realized we needed to make a change. Maplewood was the best community in the area and I don’t say that lightly. Before coming here, I researched 12 other communities but they just didn’t measure up. Here, Fran and I are treated with the utmost respect and dignity. The people are amazing. The staff is very attentive and caring. We have everything we could possibly need – loving friends, diverse activities and exceptional care. We couldn’t be happier or more in love!”

With a renowned reputation and unrivaled services and amenities, Maplewood Senior Living communities offer residents an exceptional lifestyle. No matter what our residents need, we provide the right level of support and the added peace of mind families are looking for.

Our VistasTM program was designed specifically for those looking for some extra support in their daily lives. Expert caregivers are available to lend a hand with personal care, or with more comprehensive support, such as medication oversight. We also offer a variety of health and wellness activities, a full schedule of social and cultural programs, fine dining experiences, scheduled transportation, and more. We take care of everything so our residents are free to explore their interests and pursue their passions.

—Joe & Fran, Maplewood Senior Living Residents

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necessary to receive assistance. Neither is residency in Burlington County. No appointment is needed.

For more information visit www.straighttotreatment.com or email treatment@ co.burlington.nj.us.

Saturday, May 20

The 44th Bordentown Street Fair will be held on Farnsworth Avenue in Historic Bordentown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 20. Rain date is May 21. There will be shopping, food, entertainment, and family fun.

Monday, May 29

Bordentown City to hold its ninth annual Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. at Bordentown Cemetery, 210 Crosswicks St.

Saturday, June 3

The nonprofit organization Friends for the Abbott Marshlands (FFAM) announces two concurrent events to celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day. 10 a.m. to noon – fairly easy two-mile hike to the bluff above Crosswicks Creek. This hike is for adults or families with supervised children. RSVP (required) at marshtrails@ abbottmarshlands.org. Park and meet at Stanton Avenue (off Route 206 South) trail head. See map at https://tinyurl.com/yc7v7rzz.

Optional: bring water bottle, camera and binoculars for the view; wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Can be windy at this location.

9:30 a.m. to noon – Enhancing the Trail Experience at Northern Community Park. This is a trail maintenance/stewardship project. A variety of trail enhancements will be the group’s focus, from brushing back vegetation with loppers and hand clippers to clearing a new segment of the trail. Bring water, work gloves and loppers or hand clippers if you have your own. (They will have gloves and tools, but can use additional if volunteers can bring them.)

Please RSVP to Deb at dbrockway8@ gmail.com. Meet at Northern Community Park on Groveville Road, Bordentown between Routes 206 and 130. For map, see https://tinyurl.com/32ywnhyz.

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BY GARY LARSON & AMY ENSZ

ACROSS

1 Fairy tale brute

5 Bamako’s country

9 Lethargy

15 Bygone Swedish car company

19 Maggie Smith’s “Good Bones,” e.g.

20 Agenda

21 Oat Milk Blend shampoo maker

22 Combustible pile

23 Startling revelation for a couch potato?

25 Menu of familysized KFC options?

27 Just-in-case item

28 “Let Me Love You” R&B singer

30 Like many a safari cat

31 Water cooler sound

33 Had to have

35 Apex predators of the ocean

39 Rowan Atkinson character

42 Butters up, perhaps

44 Religious residence

45 Not theirs

46 More oozy

48 Makes jigsaw puzzles, perhaps

49 Brief “If you ask me”

50 Full-time employee at a corn processing plant?

54 Tiny criticism

55 Kanga’s kid

56 Credit __: Zurich bank

57 Director Reitman and tennis great Lendl

58 Golf bag item

59 Fred of “Schmigadoon!”

61 __ now and then

62 Heat unit

64 Sp. titles

65 12-Down and 50-Down, maybe

68 Pride sound

69 Command to a guard dog

71 Bits

72 Feels like

75 “I hate it”

76 Chat with online

77 Fine

80 Hornswoggled

81 “On the other hand

82 Did too much heavy lifting?

84 Med. condition with repetitive behavior

85 Bistro VIP

87 Paged

88 Garden center bagful

89 Ruler divisions

90 Mexican market

93 Like an overtired child, maybe

95 Co-star of Nimoy and Shatner

96 Type of canoe

97 Russian refusal

98 Derek’s ex-wife on “Grey’s Anatomy”

100 Sushi bar drink

103 Wall recess

107 Really, really cheap liquor?

111 Ruse for crashing family reunions?

113 Genre for some Tokyo-based bands

114 Does the job perfectly

115 Costa

116 Blob’s lack

117 Small tastes

118 __ out of: slyly avoided

119 Particle accelerator particle

120 Jedi Council leader

DOWN

1 Backs (out)

2 Ascend

3 “For My Broken Heart” singer McEntire

4 Surfaces

“SHH!”

Cranbury May at Gourgaud Gallery

The Gourgaud Gallery will host a photography exhibit by the Cranbury digital Camera Club (CdCC) during the month of May.

The show will be on exhibit through Thursday, May 31.

The gallery is located in Town Hall in Cranbury 23 A North Main Street and is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Gallery in Town Hall is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

As part of a non-profit Cranbury Arts Council, The Gourgaud Gallery donates 20% of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that supports arts in the community. Checks made out to the artist, or cash are accepted as payment. For more information visit https://www.cranburytownship. org/about/pages/gourgaud-gallery and visit https://www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

East Windsor Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Inspections

To promote child passenger safety, Mayor Janice S. Mironov, Members of Council and the Police Department will be hosting free Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections for East Windsor Township residents, underwritten by a New JerseyHighway Traffic Safety Division grant. Participants will have their child car seats inspected to ensure proper installation and will receive educational materials on how to properly and safely restrain children passengers.

The program will be held on several dates at the following locations:

Thursday, June 8 – 3-7 p.m. – at the East Windsor Township police/court building, 80 One Mile Road.

Monday, July 10 – 3-7 p.m. – at the East Windsor Township police/court building, 80 One Mile Road.

Tuesday, Aug. 1 – 6-9 p.m. – at the East Windsor PAL complex, 30 Airport Road (National Night Out).

Friday, Sept. 22 – 3-7 p.m. – at the East Windsor Township police/court building, 80 One Mile Road.

Hillsborough

Saturday, May 27

For the past 17 years, the Hillsborough community has come together to honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans during the annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast, Memorial Day Parade, and Garden of Honor Commemoration Program.

Salute to Military Service breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. May 27. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. and, as in years past, will be led by Hillsborough Township’s Military Service Personnel. The Garden of Honor ceremony

will immediately follow the parade. The breakfast will take place rain or shine. However, the parade and Garden of Honor Ceremonies will not take place in the event of inclement weather.

Monday, June 19

The Vince Lipani Memorial Golf Outing will be held at the Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough, beginning with an 11 a.m. registration, 1 p.m. shot gun start, followed by a 6 p.m. dinner.

Proceeds from the golf outing will be used by the Rotary Club of Hillsborough Foundation to support the Club’s charitable work, including an annual scholarship, named in Mr. Lipani’s honor.

Registration and additional information can be obtained at www.birdease.com/LipaniMemorialGolf23. For other questions, please contact Tod Mershon at 908-295-1368 or jetphan73@aol.com

Hopewell

The Sourland Conservancy – all year round – is thankful for every single member, volunteer, partner, and supporter for everything they do to save the Sourland Region’s important history and ecology.

Sourland Conservancy is at 83 Princeton Avenue, Suite 1A, Hopewell.

If you have planted any native plants and trees at your home or business, please email the Conservancy to let them know. They would like to highlight the efforts of private citizens in planting native to help connect green spaces and provide habitat for native and migratory species. For more information, visit their website www.sourland.org or email info@sourland.org.

Diabetes Education at Capital Health

Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell

One Capital Way, Pennington, will hold four evening sessions from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

The dates are June 6, 13, 20, 27; Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; and Nov. 7, 14, 21, and 28.

For more information call 609-537-7081.

Saturdays at Howell

Living History Farm

The farm is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township and is a facility of the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information on the events listed call 609-7373299 or email info@howellfarm.org.

May 20 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Corn Planting: Corn Mosaic Sunflower

May 27 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Haying: Straw Star

Hopewell Valley Arts Council happenings

May 19 – Join the Council for a night of classic cars, great company, and visit the council’s tent along West Broad and Seward John-

son’s Bake Sale sculpture.

May 20 – Pennington Day – Join the Council at Howe Commons for a day filled with community spirit, fun activities, and the unveiling of one of Johnson’s life-sized sculptures.

May 21 – The Awakening Opening Ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Farm Preserve.

Sundays through June 18

Hopewell Parks and Recreation will hold a Track and Field program that will focus on running, jumping and throwing. The program runs on Sundays through June 18 at Woolsey Park. There are three categories: Squirts for ages 3-5 from 3-3:50 p.m., senior squirts for ages 5-7 from 2-2:50 p.m. and foundations for ages 7-9 from 1-1:50 p.m.

For more information visit www.hopewelltwp.org/recreation or call 609-737-3753.

Lawrence Township

Join Lawrence Township Recreation Department‘s Senior Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 30 E. Darrah Lane. Get ready for art displays, exercise class demonstrations, healthy living demos, nutritious food sampling, healthy snacks, giveaways and door prizes.

Montgomery

Saturday, June 17

The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), Central New Jersey’s only African American history museum sharing the history of Black Americans since the trans-Atlantic Slave trade, will hold its second annual Juneteenth celebration “Freedom Forward” on Saturday, June 17, from noon to 4 p.m. (rain or shine).

Our Juneteenth celebration, “Freedom Forward,” is a family-friendly event that aims to educate, celebrate, and promote unity and cohesion within our culturally diverse community. The event will feature music by the Jon Ware Quintet featuring Gina Ware, a youth rock band from the Allegra School of Music and Arts, opera singer, Dr. Sonya Headlam, an original play written by Ryan Kilpatrick and performed by youth actors from the Allegra School of Music and Arts, original poetry

by Olivia Altiidor, a youth poet from Hillsborough High School, a stone mosaic workshop from Emmy award-winning educator and artist, Dr. Ronah Harris and a family tree heritage workshop led by the Morven Museum.

The event will feature classic African American barbecue from The Big Easy of Trenton and vegan food options from Mukolee Food Truck. The day will also feature a Juneteenth museum exhibit and activities in our Heritage Garden and tours of the grounds. This familyfriendly event will have fun games and activities for all to enjoy. The event will take place at SSAAM, 189 Hollow Road, Skillman.

For more information visit https://www. ssaamuseum.org/juneteenth. Adult general admission is $25 by online pre-sale only and $30 at the venue; tickets for children 14 and under are $15 presale and $20 at the venue.

Princeton

Happenings at McCarter Theater

McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place, Princeton. For more information about events listed visit www.mccarter. org.

McCarter Theater Summer Camp will offer students from ages 5 to 15, the chance to immerse themselves in a creative process. Online registration began Feb. 17.

Camp runs Monday through Friday in five sessions. Session 1 runs from June 19-23, Session 2 runs from June 26 to July 7, Session 3 runs from July 10-21, Session 4 runs from July 24 to Aug. 4, and Session 4 runs from Aug. 7-11. For more information visit Summer Camp 2023 | McCarter Theatre Center May at Morven

A lot of exciting programming happening at Morven Museum & Garden this May. The museum is at 55 Stockton St. Princeton and is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gardens are open daily until dusk.

The first exhibition of its kind,  Striking Beauty features over 50 tall case clocks, representing almost as many different clockmakers, from both private and public collections. These freestanding pendulum clocks are as functional as they are beautiful with faces made of intricate brass work or painted designs of objects like ships, suns and moons. Internally, their complicated workings are mechanical masterpieces.

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ADVERTORIAL

Capital Health Cancer Center Approved as a Participating National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program Site

Pennington, NJ – Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell is now an NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) affiliate site of the Atlantic Health Cancer Consortium (AHCC). As a participating site, Capital Health Cancer Center will now offer residents in the greater Mercer and Bucks County region access to new and innovative NCI-sponsored clinical trials in the cancer prevention and control, screening, care delivery, and treatment areas.

“The vision for our Cancer Center is clear,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health, “To deliver exceptional care for our patients in a convenient location, with the clinical and support services they need and the research to support their fight and the advancement of care. Our participation in NCORP brings more opportunities to our patients, who are at the heart of everything we do.”

“Capital Health is known for its commitment to providing people of the greater Mercer and Bucks County regions with the highest quality care close to home,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center. “With the NCORP site designation, our Cancer Center will provide patients access to cancer clinical trials and cancer care delivery studies that are available at top institutions around the nation. We look forward to contributing to NCORP’s national network of research that focuses on cancer prevention, screening, and treatment, especially in regard to how it affects access to care among underserved populations. This aligns well with Capital Health’s mission to serve urban and suburban communities in our area.”

“Academic medical centers play an important part in cancer research, but most cancer care is provided in local communities,” said Dr. Doria. “By expanding research outside academic settings as an AHCC NCORP site, we will provide access to a larger patient population that is more diverse and better reflects the

Capital Health Cancer Center in Pennington, New Jersey.

complexity of cancer care.”

As part of AHCC NCORP, Capital Health Cancer Center’s team of providers and researchers will help patients gain access to clinical trials across a broad range of cancer care benchmarks, including symptom management, prevention, screening, surveillance, care delivery and quality of life. The NCORP network’s diversity in patient age, race, and geographic location, provides a natural laboratory for developing improved strategies for cancer prevention, more efficient cancer trials, and a better balance between the risks and benefits of interventions.

“On behalf of the entire organization, I am excited to welcome Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell to Atlantic Health Cancer Consortium Community Oncology Research Program (AHCC CORP), the only New Jersey-based NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP),” said Dr. Eric Whitman, principal investigator at AHCC CORP and medical director of Atlantic Health System Cancer Care. “Together we will continue to advance the science of cancer care and shine new lights on cancer journey pathways for our patients.”

To help connect patients to advanced care options, research staff at Capital Health Cancer Center will select trials from the NCORP research portfolio that may benefit the Center’s patient population. Appropriate studies are then presented to oncology physician teams to determine if they are good fits for specific patients. When a match is made, a primary investigator is appointed, and Capital Health research staff open the trial for Capital Health Cancer Center patients.

To learn more about open clinical trials at Capital Health Cancer Center, visit www.capitalhealthcancer.org/ncorp to sign up for email updates or call 609-537-6363 to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians.

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Some even chime with contemporaneous melodies. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 18, 2024.

May 21 – 2 p.m. – Morven Moves Outdoor Dance Performance. This performance will take place outside in Morven’s gardens (weather permitting). In the event of rain, the program will move inside to the Stockton Education Center Gathering space.

May 22-24 – Three Day Plein Air Painting Workshop with the Arts Council of Princeton from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 24 – 6:30 p.m. – The Costs of Luxury: Mahogany and Tall Case Clocks in Early America.

Friday, May 19

The Princeton Folk Music Society presents a joint concert with Mara Levine and Gathering Time at 8 p.m. May 19 at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. For more information, tickets, and link to livestream at princetonfolk.org

Saturday, May 20

Princeton University Concerts (PUC) welcomes The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to Princeton for the final family program of the 2022-23 season — CMS Kids: Exploring Dvo≈ôák,” curated for kids ages 3-6 and their families. Performances will take place on Saturday, May 20 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Lee Rehearsal Room at the Lewis Arts Complex. Tickets are available at puc.princeton. edu, or by phone at 609-258-9220 (Mon-Fri, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 21

The Westminster Community Orchestra conducted by Dr. Ruth Ochs, will present a concert celebrating Piano Duo Ena Bronstein Barton and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer on Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. in Hillman Auditorium in the Marian Buckelew Cullen Center on the Westminster Campus of Rider University in Princeton. A suggested donation of $10/person will be accepted at the door.

Princeton Public Library

Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St. May 23 – 7-8 p.m. – Amplifying Asian

American and Pacific Islander History. May 30 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Film and Q&A: “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” with filmmaker Christine Choy.

West Windsor

Kelsey Theatre at Mercer presents:

OTHER DESERT CITIES

Fridays, May 26 and June 2 at 8 p.m.

Saturdays, May 27 and June 3 at 8 p.m.

Sundays, May 28 and June 4 at 2 p.m.

ROMEO & JULIET

Friday, June 9 and 16 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 10 and 17 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.

THE LION, THE WITCH, & THE WARDROBE

Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 24 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 25 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

LA TRAVIATA

Friday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Saturday, July 8 at 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m.

BYE BY BIRDIE

Fridays, July 28 and Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.

Saturdays, July 29 and Aug. 5 at 8 p.m.

Sundays, July 30 and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m.

Il TABARRO/SUOR ANGELICA

Friday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.

Sunday Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located at the Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Wednesday, May 17

The Mercer County Symphonic Band will perform a spring concert Wednesday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Kelsey Theatre on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor campus. The event is free of charge. For those who cannot attend in person, the concert will also be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/3387522.

West Windsor Arts

West Windsor Arts Council, located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, is hosting a number of events.

Registration for Summer Arts Camps –June 26-Sept. 1

For more information, call (609) 7161931 or visit westwindsorarts.org.

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Bethany Manor Apartments, a senior citizen building located at 500 Broad Street in Keyport, NJ, is adding to their waiting list for one-bedroom apartments, $1353.00/ monthly and efficiency apartments, $1000.00/monthly. All utilities are included in the rent.

The waiting list for subsidized 1 bedroom apartments is currently closed.

To be placed on the waiting list, applicants would have to be 62 years of age or older and be under an annual income of $62,600 for one person or $71,550 for two people.

Information can be obtained by calling 732-264-9550 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Capital Realty Group manages this complex in conjunction with the US Department of HUD and New Jersey Housing.

The Owner does not discriminate against persons with disabilities.

Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Nichols Lewis

Cancer Prevention: Current Screening and Diet Recommendations

Monday, June 5, 2023 | 6 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center | One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534

Early detection and prevention are important weapons in the fight against cancer. Join DR. CATALDO DORIA, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center, and medical oncologist DR. ARTURO LOAIZA-BONILLA to learn about the latest cancer screening recommendations. Melissa Phelps, a registered dietitian and boardcertified specialist in oncology nutrition at Capital Health Cancer Center, will also share tips for healthy eating to prevent cancer.

This event will be taking place in person at Capital Heath Medical Center – Hopewell, with the option of attending virtually using Zoom. Register by calling 609.394.4153 or register online at capitalhealth.org/events, and be sure to include your email address. For those attending virtually, Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 –3 days before the program date. For those that plan to attend in-person, class size is limited, so please register early.

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