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    www.hopewellsun.com JANUARY 15–21, 2014 FREE

    Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11Editorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

    INSIDE THIS ISSUEGreen acres

    Township, county team up topreserve farmstead. PAGE 3

    Maloneyappointed

    chiefof police

    By NORA CARNEVALEThe Sun

    Answering his phone for an in-terview as “Sergeant Maloney”and quickly correcting himself to“Chief Maloney,” Hopewell Town-ship’s new chief of police demon-strates his commitment to thenew position.

    On Jan. 1, Lance Maloney wasappointed to fill the position of re-tiringHopewell Po-lice Chief George Meyer.Maloney is agraduate of the New Jer-sey State Asso-

    ciation of Chiefs of Po-lice West PointCommand andLeadershipProgram, the FBI National Acad-emy 241st Session and The Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Execu-tive Development Seminar, andalso holds a bachelor’s of science

    NORA CARNEVALE/The Sun

    Hopewell Valley’s Drew Wiley takes a free throw during the Jan. 9 game against Allentown High School. Hopewell gained its first vic-tory of the season, beating Allentown 57-52.

    Hopewell tops Allentown, 57-52

     please see MALONEY, page 6

    MALONEY

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    JANUARY 15–21, 2014 –THE HOPEWELL SUN 3

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    The Hunter Farm homesteadin Hopewell Township has beenpreserved through a partnershipbetween Mercer County andHopewell Township, announcedMercer County Executive BrianM. Hughes.

    In addition to the historicvalue of the 1700s farmstead, this138.7-acre preservation contractprotects the Howell Living Histo-ry Farm viewshed and the area’shistoric and natural amenities.As part of the deal, the countywill own the remaining land adja-cent to the 1,132-acre BaldpateMountain and Ted Stiles Pre-

    serve, where it will expand the ex-

    isting trail system, creating a cir-cular trail that will also include aviewshed of the Pleasant ValleyHistoric District.

    “This purchase offered aunique opportunity to partnerwith Hopewell Township anddovetail their goal of preservingthese historic structures and thecounty’s goal of preserving theview and enhancing our trail net-work,” Hughes said.

    Under the terms of the deal,Mercer County contributed $1.9million and Hopewell Townshipno more than $400,000 based onthe Green Acres certified value of 

    $15,000 per acre, according to the

    County Planning office. The prop-erty has been subdivided, withthe township owning 50 acres – containing all the structures – be-tween Pleasant Valley Road andthe stream. The township will puta historic conservation easementon its portion to prevent the de-struction of the historic build-ings. That property is slated forpublic auction by Hopewell Town-ship.

    The county will own the re-mainder of the property. Fundingof this property was through theOpen Space, Farmland, Recre-ation and Historic Preservation

    Trust Fund.

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    4 THE HOPEWELL SUN — JANUARY 15–21, 2014

    Timberlane seventh and eighthgraders recently took part in twoholiday service projects meant tospread the joy of the season tokids in need.

    Since November, eighthgraders have raised $2,100 in aScholastic Books fundraiser thatpurchased books and supplies for60 children at the Children’s Day

    School in Ewing. The schoolserves special needs studentsfrom low-income families acrossMercer County.

    In the seventh grade, students

    donated more than 400 gifts of toys, clothing and other needs onthe wish lists of 252 foster chil-dren served by the Delta Commu-nity Supports of Bucks County.Seventh-grade families gaveeverything from scooters to cloth-ing to electronics to gift cards tochildren whose first names, agesand sizes were provided by thecharity, as well as their wish lists.

    Students then wrapped thegifts and eight seventh-grade stu-

    dents were chosen to representthe grade as they delivered thegifts to Delta Community Servic-es and enjoyed a holiday lunchthere.

    The Children’s Day Schoolpicked up the books and suppliesfrom Timberlane eighth graders.

    “At Timberlane, we stress thesix pillars of character on a dailybasis,” Principal Anthony Suozzosaid. “These projects truly repre-sent the pillars as our studentsdemonstrate caring and citizen-

    ship to make a difference in thelives of children in need duringthe holiday season. I couldn’t bemore proud of our students andstaff for doing an outstanding

     job!”

    Students raise moneyfor those in need

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    Fourth-grade Webelo’s Cub Scouts from Pennington Pack 44 held a winter coat drive to benefit Home-Front. Toll Gate Grammar, local churches and generous members of the community donated well morethan 100 coats. The boys made sure that people knew they would accept all winter gear. So along withthe many bags of coats, they had several bags of hats, scarves, boots, gloves and snow pants. The boysgathered the donated winter gear, packed it all up, like Santa’s helpers, and delivered it all to HomeFront.Through the generosity of the community, the Scouts were able to provide a bit of winter warmth toneighbors. From left are Ryan Rhoads, Rowland Lawver, Ronan Karp, Elliot Overhiser, Sam Dunn, OwenClingman, Kevin McManimon, Michael Boyer, Max Johnson, Tyler Kaminski and Jack Creegan.

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    6 THE HOPEWELL SUN — JANUARY 15–21, 2014

    1330 Route 206, Suite 211

    Skillman, NJ 08558

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    select addresses in the 08560, 08525 and08534 ZIP codes.

    If you are not on the mailing list, six-monthsubscriptions are available for $39.99. PDFsof the publication are online, free of charge.For information, please call 609-751-0245.

    To submit a news release, please [email protected]. For advertising information, call 609-751-0245 or [email protected]. The Sun welcomes suggestions and comments from

    readers – including any information abouterrors that may call for a correction to beprinted.

    SPEAK UPThe Sun welcomes letters from readers. Brief and to the point is best, so we look for lettersthat are 300 words or fewer. Include yourname, address and phone number. We do notprint anonymous letters. Send letters [email protected], via fax at 609-751-0245, or via the mail. Of course, you can dropthem off at our office, too.

    The Hopewell Sun reserves the right toreprint your letter in any medium – including electronically.

    Dan McDonough Jr.CHAIRMAN OF ELAUWIT MEDIA

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    verall, New Jersey’s schools

    are excellent. That’s not in

    question. A recent study

    ranked New Jersey second in the na-

    tion in student achievement and

    chance for success.

    That’s impressive.

    The Garden State ranked second on

    The Quality Counts report, which the

    publisher of “Education Week” con-

    ducts. Only Massachusetts ranked

    higher than New Jersey in the Chance

    for Success Index, which measures the

    role of education in an individual’s

    life.

    The state’s B+ grade was much high-

    er than the national average of C+, and

    also bested the grade for nearby states

    Maryland (B), Pennsylvania (B),

    Delaware (B-) and New York (B-).

    Yay for us.

    With every positive seems to come a

    negative, though, or, in this case, an

    area in need of improvement.

    The same Quality Counts report

    ranked New Jersey below average in

    the categories of standards, assess-

    ments and accountability (C – 44th

    overall) and teaching profession (D+ -

    38th).

    It has been widely reported, both

    here and elsewhere, that our school

    districts are actively working to im-

    prove their accountability and assess-ments, so let’s leave that one alone for

    now. The concerning aspect of this

    study is, without a doubt, the teaching

    profession.

    According to the report, New Jersey

    has “no incentives for teachers or prin-

    cipals working in hard-to-staff disci-

    plines or schools, no salary parity with

    other occupations, and no financial in-

    centives for teachers to earn national

    certifications.”

    This needs to change.

    As we wrote some time ago, our stu-

    dents and, therefore, our schools are

    only as good as the teachers and ad-

    ministrators we hire; ergo, we need to

    ensure that our teachers and adminis-

    trators are not only well qualified at

    the time of hiring but are also incen-

    tivized to grow professionally within

    our system as well.

    Our schools are great now, but let’s

    make sure they continue to be great.

    Let’s find a way to incentivize our

    teachers and administrators to work in

    difficult subjects, in difficult schools

    and earn bigger and better certifica-

    tions.

    Our students are the ones who will

    benefit the most.

    in our opinion

    Let’s do more for our teachersOur schools are good, there’s no doubt, but let’s mak e them even better

    Your thoughts

    What are your thoughts on the state ofour schools? Do you believe incentivizingteachers and administrators to grow asprofessionals is worth the return oninvestment? Let your thoughts be heardthrough a letter to the editor.

    degree in law and justice from TrentonState College. Maloney is a 20-year veteranof the Hopewell Police Department, begin-ning his career in January 1994, andthroughout his time, he has witnessed alevel of excellent service to the town thathe remains proud of and ready to uphold.

    Maloney is the township’s fifth full-time

    chief of police and previously served inthe department under Meyer’s directionfor two decades. Maloney feels fortunate tolead the department.

    “Retiring Chief George Meyer ran avery efficient police department, and I

    hope to maintain that,” Maloney said. “I donot see the need for too many hugechanges. I really hope to maintain the goodrelations that we have established with thecommunity.”

    The new chief explained that HopewellPolice Department focuses heavily on itscommitment to service, and he is strivingto keep that a top priority.

    Meyer dedicated 38 years to theHopewell Police Department, and it is clearthat his time spent as chief has left a re-sounding positive impression with his

    staff, and a legacy Maloney is excited aboutmaintaining. Hopewell Township has ahistorically tight-knit relationship withthe police department, and with Maloneyat the forefront, residents can expect to feel

     just as valued and dutifully served as years

    past, he said.Although he feels he inherited a primed

    department, Maloney feels the ability toprovide effective training is important.

    “Over the past 20 years, I have seenHopewell constantly make an effort to in-crease the amount and types of trainingbased on the many different aspects of the

     job,” Maloney said.Maloney is currently head of 28 police

    officers, with a new officer scheduled to besworn in on Jan. 27. Maloney expects tohave plenty of future opportunities to in-

    still Hopewell Police Department’s valuesin each new addition to the team.

    Adding to the changes of the new year,an upcoming internal promotion willallow a new lieutenant to fill Maloney’sprevious position.

    MALONEYContinued from page 1

    Maloney hopes to maintain community relations

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    WE NES Y JAN. 15Resume Reviews: 10 to 11 a.m. at

    Hopewell Branch of the MercerCounty Library System. Call for

    an appointment with Andrea at(606) 737-2610.

    Storytime: Ages 2 to 5; siblings wel-come. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. atHopewell Branch of the MercerCounty Library System. Thesestory times introduce children tothe best age-appropriate storiesin children’s literature. Actionrhymes, songs and felt boardactivities are part of the program.An age-appropriate craft follows.

    Manga Club: Grades six and older. 6to 7 p.m. at Hopewell Branch of

    the Mercer County Library Sys-tem. Discussions, snacks, moviesand other activities centeredaround anime, graphic novels andsuperheroes.

    THURS Y JAN. 16Toddler Rock: Ages 2 to 3; adult

    supervision required. 10 to 10:30a.m. at Hopewell Branch of the

    Mercer County Library System.Singing, dancing and rhymes.Through structured group activi-ties, kids play with musical instru-ments, puppets, parachutes andmore.

    Storytime: Ages 2 to 5; siblings wel-come. 11 to 11:45 a.m. at HopewellBranch of the Mercer CountyLibrary System. These storytimes introduce children to thebest age-appropriate stories inchildren’s literature. Actionrhymes, songs and felt boardactivities are part of the program.An age-appropriate craft follows.

    FRI Y JAN. 17Story time with Miss Cindy: Ages 2to 5. 10:30 a.m. at the Pennington

    Public Library. Enjoy books,music and a craft. No registrationrequired.

    SUN Y JAN. 19Hopewell Presbyterian Church:

    Worship service at 10:30 a.m.Intergenerational Sunday Schoolfrom 9 to 10:15 a.m. Coffee fellow-

    ship from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.80 West Broad St., Hopewell.

    Hopewell United MethodistChurch: Worship Service at 10a.m. Adult education from 9 to9:45 a.m. Children’s Sundayschool is held at about 10:15 a.m.,as the children leave the sanctu-

    ary with the teachers early in theworship experience. Look for usat www.HopewellMethodist.orgthen come and visit at 20 Black-well Avenue, Hopewell.

    St. Alphonsus Roman CatholicChurch: Mass at 7:30, 9 and 11:15a.m. 54 East Prospect St.,Hopewell.

    Word Christian Fellowship Interna-tional: Worship service at 10 a.m.

    Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. 44Van Dyke Road, Hopewell.

    MON Y JAN. 20Library closing: The Hopewell

    Branch of the Mercer CountyLibrary System is closed in obser-

    vance of Martin Luther King Jr.Day.

    TUES Y JAN. 21Baby Time: Ages newborn to 2;

    adult supervision required. 11 to11:30 a.m. at Hopewell Branch ofthe Mercer County Library Sys-tem. This program is a great wayto introduce children to librarystory times and reading. Age

    appropriate books are sharedwith the group. Songs, nurseryrhymes, puppets and felt boardfigures create a rich audio-visualand social experience. After 20minutes of structured group time,

    there is time for play and forsocializing.

    Storytime: Ages 2 to 4; siblings wel-come. 2 to 2:45 p.m. at HopewellBranch of the Mercer CountyLibrary System. These storytimes introduce children to thebest age-appropriate stories inchildren’s literature. Actionrhymes, songs and felt boardactivities are part of the program.An age-appropriate craft follows.

    Hopewell Township Environmental

    Commission meeting: 7:30 or 8p.m. at the Hopewell TownshipMunicipal Building, 201 Washing-ton Crossing-Pennington Roadthe third Tuesday of the month.Verify time at hopewelltwp.org.

    Historic Preservation Commissionmeeting: 7:30 p.m. in the HopeellTownship Main AdministrationBuilding the third Tuesday of themonth. For more information visithopewelltwp.org.

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